Rappahannock News, January 10, 1996

PAID CIRCULAIIORN^i^^^^^^" —-L. . 2,950 . Subject to ABC AbM .happahannock HOUSEi«fi!ja& - Tr-?r-^rr-.—fr----|T.*tr p"' tT~‘~Ti I?-II-rTrif“»"«T* **/. &7Jhv/?£& W,4**h !?{•'■ M . ■/'; -5. .48th Year, No.2 8 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1996 Wasliington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cent® / Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Cindy Mahan Patsy Jenkins spent most of Monday making passes up and down Route 231, pushing new drifts back. By SHARON KILPATRICK ' Rappahannock News Staff Writer The 1996 General Assembly session gets underway this week with the state budget the major item on the agenda. >, First assembly members must get past the organizational meetings, and in the State Senate, at least, that may produce a battle. Last week. Democratic Senator Virgil Goode, Rocky Mount, said he would bolt the party if Republicans are not given equal committee assignments and chairmanships. , With the State Senate split 20-20 between the parties and Lt. Gov. Donald Beyer poised to break the tie, Democrats had counted on continuing their control of the committee system. In an interview with Times Community Newspapers editors last week, State Sen. Richard Saslaw, 35th District, leader of the Democratic “majority” said the issue might not be resolved Wednesday. “We Ml try to work around that,” he said of Sen. Goode’s threat, “We always tty to be fair.” Sen. Saslaw said major needs in the Commonwealth fo?education and transportation will go unmet without a tax increase. He added that the current political climate makes a tax increase impossible. The only hope, he said, is that the economy picks up steam generating increased tax ' revenues. However, he noted that the current upswing is about due to be reversed. Sen. Saslaw^ criticized Gov. George Allen’s budget increases for education for relying too much on spending that is only available onetime, such as funds from the Trigon settlement and selling state property. Even with the increases in the governor’s budget, Rappahannock County will see a dramatic decrease in state funding for education because of the increase in the local composite index. The index will also be used to' require a much greater county contribution/or the Health Department. "Sen. Saslaw said the state needs a commission bn state revenue similar to one chaired by Carrington Williams in the 1970s. “We’ve become an urban state, but we have a rural tax structure,” Sen. Saslaw said. “The pie is not big enough,” he added. He said only four states Mississippi, South Dakota, Tennessee and New Hampshire — have a lower tax structure than* Virginia. He said all the road money in the state can not make a dent in Northern Virginia's transportation needs. Sen. Saslaw predicted an increased burden on the state when the federal government completes its work on balancing the budget. Medicaid is the fastest growing program in state government, he said, and long-term care takes 70 percent of the Medicaid spending. “The Medicaid budget is bleeding us dry,” he said. “1 don’t have a sound bite solution for that.” Sen. Saslaw predicted a bill requiring parental notification for abortions for minors will reach the senate floor this session. He stopped short of predicting its passage, but others have. In Richmond several sub-committees held hearings on issues of domestic violence last week. Attorney General James Gilmore has called for mandatory arrests in these cases. The assembly is expected to consider this and other proposals to deal vt'ith family violence. Old Rag Bulletins \ School Information Information on school closings and - changes in the high school athletic schedule caused by winter weather is available by voice mail at 987-9316. Government At A Glance • Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, Courthouse. • Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, Town Hall (rescheduled). • Planning Commission, Public Fopjm on By-Passes and Villages, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, Sperryville Fire Hall (rescheduled). • Architectural Review Board, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, Town Hall (rescheduled). • School Board, no inform^ion on rescheduled meeting. Is Competition Coming To Local Phone Service? By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The future may hold an end to the practice of. allowing monopolies to control local telephone service in Virginia. During the 1995 session the General Assembly changed Virginia law to allow local telephone service competition starting Jan. 1 Companies wishing to compete for local telephone service must apply to the State Corporation Commission for a certificate. The SCC has developed a series of rules that require a minimum level of service that must be provided by any company wanting to enter the local telephone service business. These include: • Provide access to 911 and E-911 services; • Provide white page directory listings; • Provide access to directory assistance; ' • Provide access to operator services; • Provide equal access to interLATA long distance carriers; • Provide free blocking of 900-and 700-number services (as long as the same requirement applies to incumbent local exchange companies); • Provide interconnection on a non-discriminatory basis with othex local exchange telephone service companies; • Comply with*6oplicable SCC service and" billing standard or rules; and • Provide procedures to prevent deceptive and unfair marketing practices. Under the SCC rulesr'tetepfione'numbers would be portable within certain geographic areas regardless of the chosen local exchange carrier, making it possible for consumers to change providers without having to change telephone numbers. The SCC is still working out details of how a minimum level of service will be guaranteed, especially in rural areas where competitive alternatives may not exist.. In Rappahannock County |wo companies provide local telephone service but do not compete. Bell Atlantic serves much of the county including Sperryville, Woodville and Amissville. Sprint/Centel provides service in Washington and Flint Hill as well as Huntly and Chester Gap. Many calls that were long distance within the county -are now or soon will be toll free. Customers with 675 exchanges in Washington and Flint Hill passed referendums to pay higher monthly rates in exchange for toll free calling first to Culpeper numbers and then to Front Royal numbers. This will made almost all of the county toll free from the county seat in Washington, but those with 67f elephone numbers are paying a hefty rate for) te service. It is not clear if allowing competition in local telephone service will have any effect in Rappahannock County. Roads, i Schools By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer This has been one whopper of a blizzard, the biggest snowstoim to hit Rappahannock since 1962 when up to 40 inches fell on the east coast under -'blizzard conditions. Mother Nature dumped from two to three feet of snow on most of the county between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. Maybelle Gilkey in Chester Gap estimated that they had at least 30 inches, possibly 36. Exact measurements were nearly impossible because of the high winds and drifting. The wind was so power. ful that it could leave some spots totally free of snow, next to a drift of monumental proportions. Dennis Wingfield of Sperryville, Channel 4’s weather watcher, reported 30 inches of snow fell at his house. He measured the depth in 11 different spots in his yard. He said, “The winds changed the. amounts of snow in different locations. Some areas are protected from the winds. You have to use common sense and logic when you measure.” With the big storm in progress, Mr. Wingfield called in weather updates to Channel 4 five times on Sunday; on a normal day hecalls them two or three times. - ~ Unlike the 1962 storm, most peo pie in the county continued to have power and telephone service. There were a few localized instances of power outages. The National Guard was called in to help county residents, arriving at 11 p.m. on Sunday. Sheriff Gary Settle and Col. Dieter Knuepfer, the county’s disaster coordinator, requested their assistance to help get to residents who had an emergency situation. Four National Guardsmen from Ft. Belvoir showed up with two HUM-Vs (high mobility multi-purpose vehicles), and were assigned to plenty of tasks through the SherifFs Office, including picking up SherifFs Office personnel so they could get to work. Sheriff Settle said he does not know what they would have done without the help of the National Guard. “We would have been stopped,” he said. Many calls from, citizens requesting assistance were handled by the SherifFs Office on Sunday. Jim Hitt of Castleton became stranded when his truck got stuck in snow on Route 640 in Amissville. Luckily Mr. Hitt was able to make it to a nearby residence until the Sheriff’s Office could help him get his truck out. Also on Sunday, Frances Eubanks See Snow, Page 2 Sheriff Gary Settle and Deputy Richard Hunter pose with National Guardsmen Staff Sgt. Michael Funderburk and ' Staff Sgt. Ronald Keller and one of the HUM-Vs. Winter Survival Tips Sleet, snow, freezing rain, howling winds and bone-chilling temperatures are all be a part of Virginia’s weather scenario this winter. “Severe winter weather doesn’t have to be a life or death peril,” said Addison E. Slayton, Jr., state coordinator for the Virginia Department of Emergency Services. “If we prepare for winter hazards and pay close attention to National Weather Service weather advisories, we can safely face winter’s bag of tricks.” The following tips can make the winter months safer for you and your family. • Stock an emergency supply of water and non-perishable foods. • Keep an adequate supply of fuel in your home. Have an alternate heat source such as a wood stove, fireplace or space heater in case you lose power. / • Make sure you have a flashlight, a battery-powered radio, extra batteries, a first-aid kit and extra prescription medications that you might need. • To prevent hypothermia, dress warmly, both during the day and while sleeping. Several layers of lighter weight clothing or blankets are better than a single heavy layer. Be sure to wear a hat when going outside. Nearly half your body’s heat is lost through the head. • Check on elderly neighbors and relatives. The elderly are especially susceptible to hypothermia, even inside their homes. Icy and slippery surfaces can cause dangerous falls. • Be sure your car is in good running order. Have a mechanic check your battery, antifreeze, wipers, ignition and thermostat. Good tires are very important! • Keep basic items in your car like a windshield scraper, battery booster cables, tow chain or rope, bag of sand, blanket, flashlight, first-aid kit, road map and some non-perishable food. • If you get caught on the road during a winter storm, stay in the car. Don’t seek shelter or a telephone unless you can see one close 1 by. For heat, turn on the car engine for brief periods. • To keep water pipes from freezing, wrap them in pipe insulation. During sustained cold periods. let each faucet drip a little to avoid freezing. • Cold weather puts a strain on the heart, even without exercise. During the blizzard of 1993, more people died from heart attacks brought on by ovenytertion than any other cause. Be careful when shoveling snow, pushing a car or other exertion. •»

► Snow From Page 1 I I t " \ ; of Washington called, worried that • her ceiling was going to fall in due to • the weight ot snow; the wind was . blowing some snow through her ceil, ing. A neighbor was able to help her, as the National Guard had not yet '< arrived and no one could get there r from the Sheriffs Office. The office also provided assistance in bringing kerosene for heat to isolated homeowners about to run out of fuel. VDOT workers have been working around the clock to clear roads of the tons of snow.JDn Monday, Patsy Jenkins was in charge of keeping Route 231 clear. As soon as she finished going up and down the road from U.S. 522 to the Madison County line and back, there was more snow blown into the road and drifts which had to be cleared again. By the end of Monday, few secondary roads had yet been cleared but VDOT had most roads passable, by Tuesday evening. Crews were scheduled to work 24 hours a day until all roads were passable. The storm brought just about everything to a standstill Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday, more and more people ventured out into the streets. Post offices, which had been closed on Monday, opened Tuesday, but county offices remained closed, cancelling Term Day in Circuit Court on Monday and General District Court on Tuesday. Schools were closed through Wednesday with most people predicting they will not reopen this week. Farmers and their animals have an especially difficult time during storms such as this. Toni Updike and her family were able to get out on Monday and were going for more feed at the Co-op on Tuesday. And at this point, nobody wants to hear this, but the weather forecasters are predicting more snow for this Friday. Probably many residents agree with Maybelle Gilkey’s comment about the snow: “We have more than we need and more than we want.” MEETING HATI! CHANGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUSLIC FORUM Please join your neighbors and the County Planning Commission for an Open Forum on the subjects of: BYPASSES & VILLAGES in Rappahannock The Forum will be held at the SPEPPYVILLE Fire Hall on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:30 PM | Please enter my new I subscription to i ftappafjannocfe jjetos 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 1 ! Old Address: I I \-:i -- i New Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 22186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Second class postage paid at Warrenton, Va. and at additional mailing offices. 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Jan. 1: 7:44 a.m., difficulty breathing, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 9:33 a.m., injury from a fall. Route 735 in Fauquier County, Chester Gap VFD; 12:16 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 637, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 5:16 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 612, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS, Washington VFD; 5:28, chest pains, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Amissivlle VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 10:02 p.m., diabetic, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS, Washington VFD. Jan. 3: 10:02 p.m., sickcall, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. Jan. 6: 1:10 a.m., heart attack, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD; 2:16 p.m., false alarm, Route 729, Ben Venue, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 6:17 p.itL, unconscious person, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 8:52 p.m., auto accident, Route 640, Amissvtlle, Amissville VFD and Castleton VFD; 9:06 p.m., chest.pains, U.S. 211, Sperryville,, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 9:33 p.m., unknown fire, U.S. 522, Culpeper, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VFD. ,Jan. 7: 11:23 a.m., false alarm, Route 647, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 12:01 p.m., vehicle fire, Route 642, Viewtown, Amissville VFD; 4:18 p.m., chimney fire, U.S. 522, Massies Comer, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. • Thfe. following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office this past week: Jan. 1: 2 a.m., information-general, Washington; no time available, firing a weapon, Route 613, Amissville; 9:15 a.m., funeral escort, U.S. 211, Sperryville; 11:47 a.m., animal control free text, Route 626, Castleton; 12:09 a.m., stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Huntly; 12:09 p.m., stray dog, Route 626, Washington; 1:30, conservationanimals, Route 626, Washington; 4:25 p.m., stray dog, Route 626, Castleton; 5:19 p.m., misdemeanor theft, Route 645, Amissville; 5:38 p.m., public service, Route 600, Sperryville; 6:59 p.m., DUI-alcohol, Route 637, Flint Hill. Jan. 2: 8:13 a.m., stray livestock/hors es, U.S. 211, Amissville; 8:17, stray dog. 1 Route 622, Castleton; 9:10 a.m., citizen requested assistance, U.S. 21 Ik, Washington; noon, damage property-private, Route 600, Sperryville; 5:07 p.nt, stray dog, Route 622, Castleton. j Jan. 1;2:42 a.m., information general, Route 602, Sperryville; 7:55 a.mJ, public service, U.S. 211, Washington 6:53 p.m., family fights, Route 100J, Sperryville; 9:17 p.m., lost property, U.S. 211, Washington; 11:58 p.nu, ungovernable, Route 637, Amissville. ■!; . Jan. 4: 1:32 a.m., noise disturbance,' Town of Washington; 10:03 a.m., abandoned vehicle, U.S. 211, Amissville; 3:01 p.m., bad checks, U.S. 21 i, Amissville; 7:25 p.m., traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint HU1; 10:38 p.m., information-general, Route 630, Flint HiH; 11:18 p.m„ telephone harassment, Roufe 610, Chester Gap. Jan. S: 7:56 a.m., traffic accident, Routes 607 and 707, Sperryville; 11:56 a.m., stray livestock/horses, Route 707, Slate Mills; 1:38 p.m., damage propertyprivate, Route 622, Harris Hollow; & p.m., public service, U.S. 21J, Sperryville; 7:31 p.m., public servic£, Route 600, Sperryville; 8:51 p.m., fish and game violations, Route 62l, Woodville. _ J Jan. 6: 7:38 a.m.,' str^y livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Sperryville; 7:39 a.m., parking violation, Route 660, Chester Gap; 9:10 a.m., fish and game violations, Route 622, Castleton; 10: J2 a.m., stray dog, Route 643, Amissville; 10:12 a.m., found property, U.S. 211, Sperryville; 2:15 p.m., stray dog, Rpute 643, Amissville; 5:27 p.m., fijr&ig weapon, Route 621, Woodville;‘6r22 p.m., suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 643, Castleton; 8:52, traffic’accident, Route 640, Amissville. ? 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. • * ....... ■ Where's Home? Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan ,*A skunk looking for his den tries unsuccessfully over and over to climb a drift on Route 231. Boys' Basketball Team Gets Two More Wins ,v/' By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Stiff Writer ‘w".Th« varsity boys’ basketball f te^hj picked up two more victories last week, while the JV added two . losses. jv..At home on Wednesday the varsity. defeated Page County 68-61 in a .game that was always close. Then on v,fyiday the team traveled to Strasburg and won again to bring its record to six wins and two losses (4 and 2 in the district). • Panther shooting was miserable In the first half of the Page game. “If ^ve’d hit half our shots and half our Jayups, the game wouldn’t have been hlose,” Coach Eugene Baltimore Commented following the game. Willie Eastham and Jason Carter missed several layups in the first half. Longer shots by Jeff Atkins and Jason Brown were no more successful. Jon Butler picked up some of the ^lack and led the scoring with 26 points including three three-pointers, feff Atkins added 14 and Willie Eastham had 13. ! Rapp trailed 31 to 24 at the end of khe first half but pulled up in the third Quarter as shooting improved and ^railed by only one point, 42-41 going ^nto the final quarter. * With 34 seconds to go Rappahannock led by only two points, 63 to 61, but thereafter Page •was shut out as repeat trips to the foul Jine added to the Panther score. THE BOOKWORM New Books Cards & Gifts 146 N. Main St., Culpeper (540) 829-6209 Mon-Sat 9-6 Real Estate Eileen M. Day REALTOR ITEMIZE HOUSE DEDUCTIONS The latest tax laws have allowed homeowners one of the best tax shelters going. That is the deduction of mortgage interest and property taxes from your taxable income. As a homeowner, you will generally find it to your advantage to itemize deductions rather than taking the standard deduction. This is especially true during the earlier years of home ownership. The mortgage interest and property taxes on your pefsonal residence, when added to other deductible items, will usually be well in excess of any standard deduction you could claim. Your home payment may consist of several parts; an amount placed in escrow to pay real estate taxes and fire insurance, FHA mortgage insurance premiums, and an amount applied to reduce the principal of the mortgage. Of these parts, only the interest and taxes are deductible - but that will prove to be a very sizable figure. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please stop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, the Clopton House, Washington, Va., 22747. Phone 675-3033, We’re here to help. “Jon Butler played big for me tonight,” Coach Baltimore said of the game that left him relieved over the win but frustrated with the play. “I’ll give the kids credit. They didn’t quit. They kept fighting and fighting.” Although his team lost, Coach Luther Stanley was happier with their play. The JV lost a heartbreaker 53 to 52 after leading 27 to 25 at the end of the first half. “The ball club gave 100 percent,” Coach Stanley said. He was particularly pleased with the play of R.J. White, Daniel Settle and Jason Baldwin. “They played a good hard game,” he said. “Michael Baader gave me a lot of hustle,” he added. “A couple of bad passes didn’t help any, and Page played a good game too.” Athletic director Mike Tupper is perplexed about how to make up games missed this week. He said he will consider scheduling home games for Saturday. The regular basketball season must be completed by Feb. 19 in time for the tournament and the volleyball season must be completed by Feb. 17. In addition the semester exam schedule keeps changing because of missed school days, and Mr. Tupper wants to avoid scheduling games for the day before an exam. “There are not a lot of open dates in January or February,” he said. FAUQUIER ; LIVESTOCKS EXCHAN6E Mandatory Arrest Proposal Debated By JAMES MCMAHAN Capital Newt Service RICHMOND — The system never gave Alesha Johnson a chance. Her family watched as she was stalked, threatened and beaten by her ex-boyfriend, Larry Mack. Mr. Mack was arrested twice, only to be released each time on an unsecured bond. He tormented Alesha and her family, making them fearful to leave their house in Roanoke. Alesha’s mother, Sylvia McCullum, waited, counting on the legal system for help but none came. Alesha’s terror ended this past October when Mr. Mack killed her and then himself. Questions about why the legal system allowed Mr. Mack to stalk and murder Alesha remain unanswered. uuring a public hearing last Thursday night in Richmond, Alesha’s family offered some answers of their own-to members of the legislative Commission on Family Violence Prevention. “I waited for the system to work,” Ms. McCullum said. “It didn’t work and now my daughter is dead. I just need help, and I’m willing to help you in any way that I can.” The hearing, one of several throughout the state, provided an open forum for concerned citizens to voice their opinions on a piece of proposed legislation that would create a statewide mandatory arrest policy in domestic violence cases. Many who spoke to the commission asked for better training of law enforcement officers and magistrates so these officials can deal more effec tively with family violence situations. Maj. Jim Fox of the Henrico Police Department said when he joined the force 24 years ago he was taught not to get involved in family matters. “When we talk about the increase in crime in this country we talk about the family,” Maj. Fox said. “We just can’t go and make an arrest .... When you start someone into the system, you have to make sure that system works.” Sen. Janet D. Howell, D-Reston, chairwoman of the commission, said the group has made real progress toward its goal of preventing family violence. “One of the greatest tragedies in our society is family violence,” Sen. Howell said. Attorney General James S. Gilmore III, another key supporter of the proposed legislation, pushed consistently throughout the past year for mandatory arrests. An arrest ends the violence for the night and reduces the chances violence will occur again in the future,” Mr. Gilmore told the commission at its meeting last month. , Many in attendance supported the idea of a mandatory arrest policy, but others said they think such a law is not enough, and more assistance is needed. Sen. Howell said while almost everyone supports a statewide arrest policy, many stiil disagree about what the law should encompass. “Exactly what the law will be is still a complex and controversial thing,” she said. “One thing everyone agrees on is that we must have the shelters, the prosecutors and the training for the law to work.” Pet of the Week: The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is a male, Jack Russell, black and white. Found on Route 621 Woodville. • Sassy: tan female hound/cross. Found on Route 605 Slate Mills. • Misty: six month old (s) female shepherd/cross. Tan color. • Abbey: $ix month old (s) female shepherd/cross. Tan and black. • Hootie: six to seven month old (n) male shepherd/terrier. To reach the Shelter call 9373283. Shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The lost animal registry can be Tound in the classified section of the Rappahannock News. ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825-1037 ABERDEEN •BARKS Wednesday Night Prime Rib $10.95 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special N^w York Strip, Salad, Potato, &. Onion Rings $10.95 Community Calendar 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. Sunday, January 21 • Havura Ktana sponsored exchange on the Israeli Peace Process, at the Library - 2 p.m. (987-8813) Saturday, January 27 “Jane Eyre,” a one-woman performance by actress Lisa Hayes, at The Theatre - 8 p.m. Monday, February 12 VDOT informational hearing on the Sperryville Connector road, at RCHS- 4:30-7 p.m. Perjury Charge Dismissed Charges of penury against Brian William Wayland were dismissed in Circuit Court last Thursday. Mr. Wayland was charged with perjury for testimony he gave in the trial of Chris Hitt, who was found guilty of hiaking an obscene telephone call last Dec 31 or Jan. 1, when he was a juvenile. Mr. Hitt is now an adult. Mr. Wayland had provided an alibi for Mr. Hitt in his trial last March. , Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke had three witnesses for the prosecution. Ellen Mustoe, juvenile probation officer, testified that she had heard Mr. Wayland testify that Chris Hitt was with him from December 31 at 11 a.m. until after lunch on Jan 1. She said that she wondered about his testimony because, as a condition of Mr. Hitt’s parole, she had asked his mother keep a log of his comings and goings, and she remembered that the log said Mr. Hitt left home Dec. 30 with an unidentified person in a truck and did not return until Jan. 2. , Captain Jeff Brown of the; Rappahannock Sheriffs office and Terry Hitt, Chris Hitt’s mother sup* ported this testimony. Following the presentation of the prosecution’s case, defense attorney Robin C. Gulick moved to have the perjury charge dismissed. He said the prosecution had not shown that the testimony was relevant because it had not shown that the telephone call took place during the timq Mr. Wayland said Mr. Hitt was with him. * After consulting two law books, Judge Shore Robertson agreed and dismissed the case. King Day Program Planned A program of gospel music to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. is planned for 2 p.m. this Monday afternoon, Jan. 15, at The Theatre. i. Music Will be provided by The" Inspirations from the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill, both the Young Adult Choir and the Men’s Chorus from the Promised Land Baptist Church in Gid Brown Hollow, and the Young People’s Choir of the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville. There will -be a free will offering collected to benefit the Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Fund.' This fiuto gives two scholarships each year to Rappahannock County High School graduates to further their education. There is no charge for the program. I leaving the area January 2jjt • Jewelry • T-Shirts • Music • Books Your last chance, to shop and, save! • Cards • Beadwork' • Sweet-Crass Candles 15% OFF all merchandise • Navajo Blankets • Herbal Teas • Original Fry Bread Mix • Black Hills Traditional and Contemporary noney • Sage Candles Native American Arts 163-East Davis Street Historic Downtown Culpeper (540)825-3515 ALL SALES FINAL A subsidiary of Valley Health System °rt are a vital component of i ehensive, coordinated care provided Health System, and make a signific ValleyHealthSystem All the care you need. contribution to the well being of our community' Vfar Memorial Hospital • Warren Memorial Hospital • Urgent Car* ^ Pham>~» * *** IMd

-&appaf)annocfe jSetoS An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Lou Hattor Executive Editor Barbara C. Wayland General Manager Sharon Kilpatrick Editor Ann Brown Account Executive Cindy Mahan, Staff Wrttar and Photographer Peter W. Arundel. President John T. Toler Executive Vice President David Smith Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to I960, $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 10, 1996 ditorials 1 996's Blizzard The 30 inches of snow that fell on and then blew around the county Saturday evening through Monday morning brought most ( activities to a halt. Cancelled were court dates, high school sports, meetings and i church services. " v County offices were closed as were most businesses, but VDOT got to work trying to clear roads and the Sheriffs Office and fire and rescue organizations responded to emergencies. Fortunately most homes continued to have electricity A chimney i fire was put out before the house caught on fire, and rescue crews | were able to reach anyone who needed medical attention, j Sheriff Gary Settle arranged to have two HUM-Vs with troops from the National Guard in Winchester brought into the county to assist in emergencies. They were used primarily to assess situations to see if a solution could be found short of sending out ambulances and fire trucks. “They’ve been a Godsend,” Sheriff Settle said. Schools were closed Monday and Tuesday and seem unlikely to open before the end of the week. Federal workers who had just received funding to return to work were told to stay home. In the face of conditions beyond their control, most people relax and go with the flow. Cheerfulness in adversity comes to the fore, and neighbors help each other out. Perhaps what the nation’s capital needs right now is about three more feet of snow, but most folks in Rappahannock hope to escape the next storm. Audits Mike Massie, Hampton District’s representative on the Board of Supervisors was quite right to say that the-funds of the county’s fire and rescue companies should be audited. According to County Administrator John McCarthy the funds the county spends on operating expenses of the companies will automatically be part of the county ’s audit. The system in place before the operating expenses are paid back with taxpayer funds will guarantee that the costs have indeed been paid by the companies. However, taxpayers and patrons of the companies need assurance that funds , are not being wasted. Saying that the books are open, when the books may be nothing more than the checking account used by the current treasurer, is inadequate. These companies have provided invaluable service to the people of Rappahannock County. The number of hours put in by volunteers in training and service are almost beyond comprehension. However, as the companies become more and more dependent on the taxpayers for funds, they need to realize they can no longer operate as private clubs. The public will expect to have a say on everything from whether electricity is being wasted to the charge for the use of the fire hall. Part of the operating expenses the guidelines expect the county to pick up is the cost of audits. The companies should arrange to have these audits done. Is there life.. -s after snow? etters Loan Closet Praised To the Editor: Of all the remarkable community services offered by volunteers in Rappahannock County, perhaps the most under-sung is the Loan Closet. We, who have only recently had on occasion to use its services, feel a need to “sing its praises.” This small, well supplied and wonderfully willing group'of dedicated volunteers offer services to anyone in need of home care fumishings/rom simply canes to complex wheel chairs, from bathroom appurtenances which assure the handicapped independence to elaborately designed hospital beds. They have all sorts of conveyances and conveniences which, were the persons needing them to procure them privately, would be very expensive. Many of these devices are required for only short periods of time, while others may be necessary for three months or more. Extensions may be arranged upon request. Supported by donations from concerned persons in the county as well as many of the grateful users, this organization provides “no questions asked, no funds required” aid to the handicapped as needed when needed. We cannot commend the group highly enough nor recommend its use more enthusiastically. MITZIE and BILL YOUNG Washington Letters Policy The Rappahannock News welcomes contributions from our readers. "Letters to the Editor” is yout forum, the place where you can express your opinion on matters of interest and concern to the community. Letters should be brief and MUST be signed and include the address and telephone number of the writer. Letters may be edited for clarity or due to space limitations; and no letters which, in the judgement of the editor, are of questionable taste or possibly libelous will be published. . Mail should ^ be addressed to “Letters to the Editor” Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747; or they may be hand-delivered to the newspaper office on Main Street. The deadline for letters is . noon on Tuesday. Our Rappahannock Heritage The window in Chris Gooding’s jewelry shop on Main Street in Washington looked like a scene out of a novel by Charles Dickers. Assembly Continues Tradition By DEL. JAY KATZEN This Wednesday the Virginia General Assembly convenes to continue the “work of the people,” initiated by such statesmen as Patrick Henry, George Mason and Thomas Jefferson. Almost 380 years have passed since the House of Burgesses first met at Jamestown in 1619, but the most basic and most important precept of our state legislature remains unchanged: Virginia’s counties, cities, and towns, elect one of their own citizens to convey their concerns, share their ideas, and participate on their behalf in the formulation of public policy to advance the common good. This philosophy of governing, one in which the people control the agenda, truly embodies and emulates that which the jramers of our system envisioned sq/ong ago. Situations and details may have changed since 1619, but the crucial issues that these patriots debated remain the same: government control versus the preservation of liberty, a growing reliance on bureaucratic regulations versus an unconditional trust of free people in a free society, and satisfaction with the status-quo versus a vision of our Commonwealth continuing to move forward. Because this is an even-numbered year, the upcoming session will last sixty days. Undoubtedly, each one of those days will present new legislative opportunities and challenges for Virginia. As your representative in the House of Delegates, I am both excited and encouraged by the volume of well-thought, insightful, and innovative suggestions, ideas, apd approaches to the critical issues facing our Commonwealth. I am proud to present our agenda this session. Among our legislative goals will be enacting all seven point9 of our Contract With Virginia, including higher standards in education arid' real reform of our juvenile justice system; while re-introducing impact fe£ bills for Fauquier and Rappahannock, counties. Obviously, to enact these initiatives, bi-partisan support is imperative,- - To achieve our goals, this session will require conciliation and cooperation. As in previous sessions, I will be sending weekly reports to the local press, anticipating upcoming issues. . and reporting on legislation consid-" ; ered. My voting record will be avail-;' • able through my office and at the pub-, lie libraries throughout the District. 1. invite you to visit our office ii) . Richmond (Room 716) during the • session and ask that you continue to present your ideas. My phone number „ there is (804) 786-6801 and the fac-. simile number is (804) 786-6310. The Writer’s Art How's That Again? By JAMES J. KILPATRICK A couple of months ago Jerry Tarkanian took over as head basketball coach at Fresno State College in California. He put his team through a 40-minute scrimmage. According to The Associated Press, it was a remarkable occasion. “During the scrimmage, Tarkanian paced the sideline with his hands in this pockets while biting his nails.” That was probably the trick of the week in the world of sports, but some other remarkable things have been happening lately. “San Diego Chargers coach Bobby Ross underwent surgery Thursday night to remove scar tissue that was pinching his small intestine and causing pain in San Diego.” The surgery caused pain in the abdomen, too. In Denver, a science writer interviewed Dr. Ken Faber, a specialist in endocrinology who treats some older women with testosterone pellets. He resents the unfair stereotypes of older women: 1 “Our society has a prejudice that says older women don’t have any interest in sex. But the most determining factor in a menopausal woman’s sexual life is whether she has a partner that is healthy or alive.” Well, preferably alive. Misplaced prepositional phrases cause all kinds of havoc. In Pennsylvania, a defendant in common pleas court pleaded guilty to having “a weapon with a criminal record.” No bail for that weapon! In Staten Island, police were searching for “a black male, approximately 195 pounds and 5 foot, 8 inches tail, wearing a white and dark-colored striped shirt, sunglasses and a black leather jacket with short „ cropped hair.” That was no jacket, that was a Scottish terrier. Knight-Ridder’s Washington bureau covered a hearing in June on a bill to give parents the ability to blank out programs of sex or violence. “The action,” said the reporter, “was part of a broad assault on smut in the Senate.” The bill will be called the Bob Packwood Memorial Act. As I have remarked before, some horrible things happen when writers tire of sentences that repeatedly trudge to the beat of subject-predicate-object. They want to wake up their readers. Better the writers should have stayed in bed; • From a Florida editor’s account of his first therapeutic massage: “Face down on the table, Colleen started on my head and then moved to my feet.” • In Laurinburg, N.C., Indignant Reader complained to the weekly Exchange about local imperfections^,,. “On last Saturday while driving down East Vance Street, a tree limb fell to the ground along with live wires.” • In Seattle in March, and editorial writer grumped about Gov. Mike Lowry’s insensitivity to charges of sexual harassment: “Sifting through the 51-page report by former press aide Susanne Albright, a key question emerges.” Now, it is apparent that the key question wasn’t sifting through the pages, the tree limb wasn’t driving on East Vance Street, and it wasn’t Colleen who was lying prone on the table. I’m all in favor of varying sentence structure, and there’s nothing wrong with an introductory phrase or clause. The important thing is to make sure the clause has something solid to hang onto. Now and then some startling verbs turh up in the day’s mail. A ’ i headline in Stuart, Fla., let us know that “Political Season Draws to a Start.” In Detroit, “Man is Evolving . • Back to Slime.” In Tyler, Texas, a • woman was struck “by a bullet soar- . ‘ ing straight down.” I’ve heard of ; things drawing to a close, but it’s a -’ • novel idea that something could draw to a start. And could anything soar straight down? Maybe the sen- ' * tences are OK, but they caused me .’ stumbles. [ Stumbles may be distinguished ’ ) from Blinkers. These are sentences that make us blink, go back, and start * over. In Florida a man died in a bizarre accident: “Police think he bypassed the starter switch with a >•. * screwdriver, causing the van to crank * up and fatally run him over.” ' ■ At George Mason University in . . Fairfax, Va., a code of student con-" ’ ; duct includes “gays’ and lesbians’., , right not to be stood too far away from during conversations with - > ; straights.” It’s a right to think about. Copyright 1995 - . • Universal Press Syndicate . .

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Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 1 3. 5 7. 9 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 2. 4. 6 B. 10. 12 14. 16. 18. 20 ADDITIONAL WORDS 21 23. _ 25. _ 27... 29 22. 24. 26. 28. 30. Which Paper(s):_ Category #:__|_ Name:__ Address:__ City:__State:_Zip: Phone: ( )__ Announcements A Wonderful Family Experience. Scandinavian, European. South American, Asian, Russian High School Exchange Students arriving August. Become a Host Family/ Aise. Call 1-800-Sibling. BEMINPEB; Some of our ad* will contain the NEW 840 Area Code 5 Business Opportunities Be 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. 18 Giveaway Laying Hans and one Chinese goose, also, free bails of straw. 703-8225425. 25 Instruction Become a paralegal. Join on of America's fastest growing professions. Lawyer instructed home study. Specialty programs offered. P.C.D.I., Atlanta, Georgia. Free Catalogue. 800-362-7070 Dept. LU738. 40 Livestock 20 Purebred Black Angus bulls, cattle prices are low and so are bull prices. Pick yours now and save. Prices lower than ever. Ray T. Cannon, 540-937-4000 41 Lost ft Found Missing* Flint Hill area large spayed female Great Dane/ German shepherd mix. Black with white oh her chest and 4 toes. Lost . January 1,1096. Answers to Zoya. She is wearing a neon ' pink collar. Family pet. If d you have seen her, please call 'Tammy at 347-4222 or leave mes> / sage at 347^*516. V 42 Mi sc. for Sale/ Rent Are You diabetic? You can receive supplies - no cost to you. You must have insurance or Medicare w/supplement. (Medicare-insulin treated) Call Medi Center 1-800583-4747. For Sale: RCA 18‘ Mini Satellite Dish. Like New $475. Call (540) 7784370. Store Fixtures - Richmond Warehouse - slotwell gridwall, gondolas, wood & glass shelving, showcases, manakins, garment racks, hangers, literature & countertop racks, signs, jewelry supplies, brackets. 800-9372232. Swimming Pools $887 Warehouse Clearance! ‘All 1995 Model's! Huge 31' x 19" x O.D. Pools Come Complete Deck, Fence Ladders Liner, Filter, Pump & Motor. Financing and Installation/ Available. Call Now 1800-447-7207. 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. WINTER SERVICE ^SPECfAl OlC. HI. IMS to F«t> IS. 1MS Al mn/tsdunrs of mows, fMnandotnmn Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE This special ippiM to All marxisdumrs of MOWERS • TILLERS > TRIMMERS •' Cil to Mflofoinint v.v.v.*. J.A. Swan, Jr, & Co. 201S. Ess1 Sl, Cobeper 825-8371 43 Misc. Wanted WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers All types. Cosh terms. Will pick-up at form. (410) 987-5642 Ws pay cash for Deed of Trusts or mortgage notes secured by real estate. Why wait on payments when you can have cash? Call Cambridge Investment Todayl 540662-2300. Loatft Pound 41 Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O. Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 Hsurt: Mm., fn, Thun., Fri. 4k Smt. 8-12 hooh Lost Animals * Holly, 7 year old spayed female mixed breed, brown and tan with long hair, wearing a tan collar, lo«l on Rt. 211, Amissville. * Lakota, 4 year old neutered male, Australian Shepherd cross, grey and while, lost on Rl 612, Old Hollow. * Mikey, 3-1/2 year old brindle and white Boxer, floppy ears and a docked tail, lost near Madison. * J.R., 3-1/2 year old neutered male. Jack . Russell, white with brown on face, lost on Rl. 730 and 688, Hume. * Bruce, 6-8 month old female Beagle, lost on Rt. 616, Castkton. Shelter Located U.S. 211 onto 639 Amittville, Virginia 47 Personals 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. Assisted living - 24/ hour Licensed Supervision for the elderly, from $900 monthly, all inclusive. J&ven VA Locations. Sirtc&-1968. American Retirement Homes. 1-800-999-6637. Happy Jack Trivermicide: Recognized safe & 'effective agINST Hook, round, & tapeworms in dogs and cats. Available O-T-C, Southern States 4371800. 52 Services Business EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 57 Tributes A TRIBUTE TO ELEANOR V. JORDAN In loving memory of our wife, mother end sister, Eleanor V. Jordan, who departed this life January 10,1992. We love you. We miss you. May Gob Bless and always keep your sour at rest. We think of you always and will love you forever. Your Loving __Family 60 Rentals Apartments 1 Bedroom Apartment in, Flint Hill $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 Hill. Va. $600 plus utilities. Call 540-6358668. 61 Rentals1 Commercial Office Space/ The Plains - on corner Rts. 24S and 55. Small stone building in the park with 2 rooms and 1/2 bath. $375 month. Call Alera 1-703687-6683, Armfield/ Miller & Ripley Real Estate. 64 Rentals Office Space/ Washington, VA. 2 rooms, 180 sq.ft, each, private entrance, rent 1 or both, $125/ month per room including utilities. Available now. 540-675-3317. 66 Rentals Lots/Acreage Barn. Available immediately, behind Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, has 7 stalls, center isle, hay storage, new fencing around 2 paddocks. $800/ month. Call Alera, Armfield/ Miller, Ripley Real Estate. 703-687-6683. 71 Real Estate For Sale 3 State Views! 111 Acres/ Spring $84,777. Woods, fields, views & pond site. Super hunting. 4 miles - Potomac River. Gravel road, utilities, perc, survey. Driveway ini Special holiday financing thru 1/15/96. Call owner 540-662-9216. Beaufort, S.C. Incomparable beauty, history, and average temperature of 56 to 75. Spectacular island homesites from $29,900. On intracoastal waterway, overlooking Atlantic, yet minutes from downtown. All the amenities. 1-800-417-6770. Seamont Realty. Footstep* to River! 5 acres - $15,900. Off-season price on beautiful blend of hardwood & meadows with picture perfect homesite. Walk to pristine river with schools of trout & bass. On new road - ready to build your dream home. 1-1/2 hours west of DC Beltway. Must see - bring your fly ro4l New, reduced, finance rates! Call now 304-4925429. 73 Real Estate Lots/Acreage After X-mas sale save 44% 2.26 AC $9,990. Minutes to Chesapeake Bay. Beautiful wooded waterfront community with deeded access to boat dock & pier. Hurry, won't last. Good thru 1/14/96. Call today 800775-4563, ext 6755. South Carolina Lakeview Bargain! $19,900. Free Boat Slip! Beautifully wooded lot with free private boat slip in spectacular waterfront community abutting golf course. Paved roads, water sewer, more! Excellent financing. Waterfront also available. Call now. 800-704-3154. Timberlake Estates. 80 Legal Notice* BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA APPLICATION FOR ' VARIANCE PURSUANT to Section 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public nearing on Wednesday, January 24, 1996 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon in the Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia in order to consider the following applications: VARIANCE # Ms. Lynn Sullivan, P.O. Box 321, Washington, VA 22747, desires to obtain a Variance to the fifty foot (50") setback requirement for main structures; encroachment of approximately three feet (3’) to the main dwelling is due to the recent construction of “stairs leading up to second floor deck" (reference, Building Permit #95-159, located in County Building Office); Zoning Violation within meaning of Section 15.i496.1. Tax Map 20, Parcel 34-A (lot of record), located orV near RT. 628, Washington, VA in Hampton Magisterial District. Variance allowed under Section 170-36 (D), Articles 1 through 5 of the Rappahannock County Code. 1-10.1-17-95 #110639 84 Automobiles PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION Sat., Jan. 20th Wokcnun Ct. Manassas, VA Average Sale; $300 HENRY’S WRECKER SERVICE 703-280.9734 703498-8900 Donat* Vahichl** - RVs Boats - to Jewish Heritage for the Blind. Tax Deductible. Free Towing. Need not run. 1800-2-DON ATE/ 1-800236-6283 Ford Ranger, 1995, 4x2 King cab. 10,000 miles, splash wheel package and splash sport suspension. Love the truck but must sell. Please call 540-347-1639. Rang* Rov*r 1992. Country Edition. Blue, 66K miles, records available. $29.999/or best offer. Call 202-363-5656. 88 Pwt« at Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Soma new pans Motors, kansmissons and parts instated (it purchased hare). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all dines. Ws Buy and Sell running cars and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt. 229.3 mitospast Culpeper High School S2MS71 Help Wanted CLINICIAN ll/SA ’ (WOMEN’S ALTERNATIVES) #6049-01 Full-time evening position. Provide SA & mental health counseling to clients of women's day treatment prpgram. Perform intakes, assessment, case management & crisis intervention. Master's degree required. CAC helpful, faring range. $25,584.00$28,743.00. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon. 1/19/96, to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB.401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703-825^3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. The Fauquier and Rappahannock Health Department is looking for an office Services Specialist to provide clerical support to Health Department Clinics, 30 hrsper wk. at 7.91 hourly. Knowledge office procedures, computer skills, ability to communicate effectively a must. Prefer exp in acct. and medical setting. Send completed State application to Teresa Hutchens, Orange Co. Health Dept. 350 Madison Rd., Orange, Va. 22960 by January 17, 96. Job update MI±W90h Edition DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #6047-02 & #6050-01 Two full-time positions located in Fauquier & Culpeper. Provide training & support to adults w/mentai retardation at vocational training day support programs. AA degree or equiv. exp. Experience working w/MR population preferred. Hiring range: $8.22$9.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon. 1/19/96, to Human Resources, Ra pp ah anno ck-Ra pidan CSB, 401 S. Main St.. Culpeper, VA 22701. 703-825-3100. EEO/AA. COOK #6052-01 On-call position available for meals preparation in agency kitchens located in Warrantor Culpeper & Orange. Exp. in commercial cooking. Salaiy: $6.20/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon. 1/19/96 to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB. 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703-825-3100. The Rappahannock/Warrtn County FSA offices have one opening lor a temporary intermittent office position. Applications can be obtained from the Rappahannock County office located at the Corner of Gay and Jett Streets, Theatre BwkF ing, Washington, Va. Application filing deadline • January 23. FSA b an Equal Opportunity Employer. CONSERVATION SPECIALIST is needed for the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District. Successful applicant will have B.S. degree or equivalent experience in conservation related field. A knowledge of' Erosion and Sediment Control' Laws a plus. Beginning salary range $22,000-$30,000 plus benefits depending on experience. Send State Application to Culpeper SWCD, 604 S. Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Deadline for applications, Friday, January 26,1996. EOE. "Tired" of your present transportation? Cruise through our columns today! MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR #6040-01 & #6051-01 Two Apartment Living/Residential Counselor positions to work Tues.-Sat. Provide assessment, living skills training for CMI consumers and suprv. day-to-day activities of apartments. 1 position based in Orange & 1 serves Culpeper, Orange & Fauquier counties. Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or equivalent experience. Hiring range: $10.87$12.23/hr. Apply with RRCSB Application by 12:00 noon on 1/19/96 to Human Resources, ' Rappahannock-Rapidan C SB, 401 S. Main St.. Culpeper. VA 22701. 703-825-3100. , EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. RESIDENTIAL AIDE #6038-02 Full-time position in Orange & Culpeper to include evening & weekend hrs. Provide assistance & residential support to consumers w/mental retardation at supervised ' apartments. Exp. with MH/MR populations helpful. DMV record check required. Hiring range: $6.81-$7.66/hr. Apply . with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon. 1/19/96 to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St. Culpeper. VA 22701. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA. STAND OUT!! This is... 14 Point To get your ad noticed call your Account Executive today. 703/689-1260 Times Community Newspapers SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #6030-01 Full-time position at residential substance abuse treatment facility in Culpeper. Monitor consumer activities & ensure consumer safety. Exp. in human services. 4 00 pm to 12 midnight. Some weekends & holidays. Hiring range: $8 22$9.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 1/19/96. to Human Resources, Rappahan nock-Rapidan CSB, -<401 South Main St.. Culpeper. VA 22701. 703-8253100. EEO/AA

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. Gid Brown Bible a Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Thomas Everett Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Maranathan Independent Baptist Pastor: Rev. Clyde R. Woodward Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship and Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Teen Time 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Sunday: Wednesday: Friday: Reynolds Memorial Baptist Intermin Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector Masses: On Sundays 10 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days of Obligation 7:30 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 1 Morning Service 11 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p«m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer g Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean F. T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Monday: . Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. (Christmas Day) Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Moderator: Elder Rodger Frazier Sunday: Every Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Church * Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Julie Lynn Cox end David Lee Menefee , # . I % . Miss Cox, Mr. Menefee Plan March Wedding David and Kathryn Cox of Winchester announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Lynn Cox to David Lee Menefee, the son of Richard Menefee of Sperryville and Phyllis Tapp of Warrenton. The bride to be graduated in 1989 from Handley High School, and in 1993 from Shenandoah University school of Nursing. She is employed at Winchester Medical Center in CCU. The groom graduated in 1987 from Rappahannock County High and in 1989 from the U.S. Army in Fort Benning, Georgia. He is employed at Signal Company, Inc. in Leesburg as a foreman. A march 9, 1996, wedding is planned. January According To The Almanack Weather watch: A fair, colder period (11-13). Fair, cool days next (14,15), with light snow windy days (16,17) but fair, bitter cold (18,19). There’s more snow squalls, windy weather (20-23), then continuing windy, partly cloudy, cold (24-26) with more wind and snovy squalls (27-30). The month winds up clearing, rather cold. Observe civil rights leader Martin Lu(her King, Jr’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 15. In the garden: With winter’s chilling blasts it’s no time to spend in the garden, but pushing the pencil by the fireside when seed catalogues arrive is time well spent. Snow and icy conditions call for a change in driving habits. Roads, especially bridges, will freeze unexpectedly. Also, be prepared for unforeseen weather changes by carrying equipment for digging out and extra heavy clothing in case you are stranded. J. Gruber’s Thought for Today’s Living. “Those resolutions should not be made lightly. Plan to achieve what you set out to do. Blizzard of 1996 1 Cancels Activities , i We have several postponements due to the blizzard over the weekend. Being fast of the I}lue Ridge Mountains here in Amissville, our snow totals were just under three feet; but we understand just west of the Blue Ridge they experienced just over three feet of snow. It began snowing Saturday evening and did not cease until late Monday morning. The blizzard forced closing of major airports, schools, federal, state and local governments; virtually everything was paralyzed. It will probably be days before many are able to dig out from the numerous high snow drifts. We were so blessed . not to have the electric power go off. The Amissville Homemakers Club meeting was postponed to Monday, Jan. 15 at Amissville Baptist Church. The Health and Fitness Group was also postponed to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Amissville United Methodist Church. Deadline for registration to go on the bus trip to the Eastern Sports Show is Jan. 17. The trip is set for Feb 3 and is sponsored by the Jeffersonton Ruritan Club. Call Cliib President, Paul Oesterreicher at 9375119 for more details. Cost is $35 for bus trip and admission ticket, only $25 for children 12 and under. Mr. Oesterreicher is also president and founder of TASC for Teens, (Travel, Adventure1, Skiing and Camping). You may call him at 9378272 for more information on upcoming trips. Amissville Baptist Church begins its Winter Bible Study at 6 p.m. this Sunday. They will be studying the book of Amos. Amissville United Methodist Church will have a special service during their 11 a.m. service on Sunday. TJiere will be dedication of officers and committees doing work of the church for 1996. Also, there By CATHY LOU SMiml , 937-5024 will be presentation of Bible certificates for those who completed the Bible study plan for 1995. We are happy to report that Mrs. Ruth Davis is feeling stronger now and can receive visitors. We have a correction to the .winners in the Christmas Decorations Contest. Instead of Don Oliver as a winner, it should have read, Donna and Larry Oliver. Reminder, Citizen of the Year Award nominations for area residents are being accepted until Feb. 5. Mail your recommendations to Amissyille Ruritan Club, care of Charles, HMills, 4087 Waterford Road, Viewtown, Va. 22746. Belated sympathy is extended to the family of Annie Laurie Bywaters. She died on Christmas Day. I Knciw shehad been a dear friend to Mrs. Maybelle Stuart during her stay jat.the Baptist Home. They were both from our area. Our very special thanks to all our volunteer firemen and rescue personnel. It has been a very challenging job to answer calls during the blizzard. _ Don’t forget to feed the birds .during the bitter cold weather. If you run out of seed, they would be grateful;for any crumbs/scraps. It’s been interesting to watch the birds, as well as the Canadian geese. The geese are concentrated in the center of the pond not frozen. ' “' School Lunch Menus - RCES Monday, Jan. 15: Lee Jackson King Day!!! ^Tuesday, Jan. 16: Breakfast: waffles/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Jan. 17: grilled cheese sandwich or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Jan. 18: little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Jan. 19: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Jan. 15: Lee Jackson King Day!!! Tuesday, Jan. 16: Lunch: fish nuggets, macaroni and cheese, collard greens or peas and fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 17: mexican sombrero, french flies and apple pixie pie. Thursday, Jan. 18: bacon cheese burger, potato rounds and pineapplp upside down cake. Friday, Jan. 19: early release at 11:00 a.m., lunch will not be served. RCHS Monday, Jan. 15: Lee Jackspn King Day!!! Tuesday, Jan. 16: exam’s ear(ly release, french bread pizza, buttered com and fruit or barbecue on bun, potato rounds and fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 17: exam’s early release, cheeseburger on bun, french fries and fruit or tuna salad on byn ,or grilled ham and cheese and fruit. Thursday, Jan. 18: exam’s early release, hot dog on bun, hash browns and baked beans or chicken pattie on bun, hash browns and fruit. Friday, Jan. 19: exam’s ea,rly release, 11:00 a.m., lunch will npt be served. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Tooth ills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Frl. & Sat. 7a.m. - 8:30p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8j).m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7NORTH MAIN ST., CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 540/825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 540-825-0937 Sperryville Emporium The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts. 211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-823$ r F |?i KiiJ Interesting thing about a rope - it rarely becomes tangled when it’s serving some useful purpose. It stretches firm and taut... reaching...holding. But lay the rope aside...waiting without a purpose...and it becomes so tangled you can't even find the ends. Life is like that! For some folks it seems an impossible tangle of conflicts, worries and disappointments. They haven’t discovered how to devote their strand of years to a vital, constant purpose. But for others life stretches firm and taut from birth to Eternity. The tangles disappear as men reach across time to hold certain the truths bf which God would have us live. Life without tangles...life with purpose...discover it in God's House this week! .. ^ Copyright 1996, KoisMr-WMlano Newspaper 8005, ChaittMm.10. VA 28906 BROWN AND CLARK: CONSTRUCTIONHome Improvements and Repairs Bobby Brown V *. Washington, Va. 540*675-3624 " ABERDEEN BARN :: Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib ’ - Banquets • Luncheons • • in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper' _540-825-1037 \ Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign &] domestic parts. . - 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper 540/825-8030 t The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South - 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House I 540-825-5888, Culpeper:

Heart Association Offers Low-Fat Treats The holiday season is over but it’s no secret that this time of year can be a challenge for those trying to watch their calories and cholesterol, as well Cas' heart health. The American Heart Association, Virginia Affiliate has these tips for those entertaining i whether it’s for a special occasion or ;femily gatherings: — ' - ■ • Don’t go to the event hungry. TUl up with a tall glass of water or eat a high-fiber snack such as reduced fat popcorn before you leave. • When you arrive at the hors ; ; d’oCuvre table or buffet table, go for ' Ihc vegetables first. Go easy on or leave off the dip. • Small portions of fish or lean ■meat accompanied by mustard instead of mayonnaise can cut calories and cholesterol. stay away from the nut bowl— ' loaded with calories, salt and cholesterol—unless you are someone who ! can eat just one. } * Fruit in moderate portions can ‘ Wa great substitute for fatty snacks. • For a low-calorie alcoholic bev•ertige, try a white wine spritze^which7 ; ’ iS %yine laced with sparkling wateA . Tonic water or sparkling water 'with lemon or lime makes a non-alco^ Kolic and low-calorie alternative to' the b'ar. . If you’re planning a party or fami1y‘get-together, but want to make dishes lower in cholesterol, the ' Anjerican Heart Association, Virginia Affiliate, suggests the following recipes found in the * American Heart Association Quick and Easy Cookbook: Cranberry Fruit Dip This refreshing fruit dip comes together in 5 minutes or less. Serve it with a variety of fresh fruit, such as , apple slices, orange sections, melon spears, and pineapple chunks. ,1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat vanilla, lemon, or peach yogurt 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry "sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger ' In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients. Serve .with fruit. This dip can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Makes 1 cup. Serves 8; 2 tablesfrobns per serving. Preparation time: Less thin 5 minutes. ' 1' Parsley-Mustard Spread This is a spicy spread for bread or crackers. Don’t forget, to read labels j when you buy margarine. Choose a [ brand with no more than 2 grams of s&tipated fat per tablespoon. 1 " 1/2 cup acceptable margarine 2 tablespoons snipped fresh pars)ey/ ' ' '1 tablespoon Dijon or spicy | brown mustard In a medium bowl, combine all ' ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until Well combined. This can be stored in an airtight cpntainer in the refrigerator for sever■ al weeks. Makes about 1/2 cup. Serves 24/ 1 teaspoon per serving. Preparation time:"‘7 minutes. % Golden Pumpkin Bundt Cake ;! There’s no need to frost this moist | cake since it’s topped with crunchy 1 * sugared pecans. • Vegetable oil spray J '18 1/2-ounce package light yellow cake mix (see Note) , ! '-L 1/3 cups water 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not I pumpkin-pie filling) MOM NOW UNTIL MAllCII 31, OLTA BUTLER CLASSIC™ BUILDING FOB A BOCK BOTTOM PRICE 40x75x14 25 S.L., 80 W.L., Roof 1/2 on 12 $13,530 Other sizes and designs available at a discount ' • Materials, freight and tax included • Erection and foundation extra • nice does not include accessories as shown L&L Builders, Inc. ’ Call Today for a No Obligation Appointment Collect (703)662-5030 ;ToU Free 800-524-6372 • . V* State Contractors #13488 • ♦ WV State Contractors #001588 BUTLER 0l*AAic~ EuilUUnf* ■Offer good through March 31,19% flAL Builders, Inc I Stonewall Industrial Park^£lii£& ^ [225 Lenoir Drive ® (Winchester, VA 22«J3 I Please send me more information about , The Butler Buildings. (Name_ Address___1_ lAddn }Town (state_ |l*hone_ _Zic _County_ _arJ Egg substitute equivalent to 2 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup acceptable margarine 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a Bundt pan with Vegetable oil. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, pumpkins, egg Substitute, cinnamon, ginger, and nut■ meg. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 25 minutes. Remove from pan. Let stand 20 minutes or until completely cooled. in a smau skillet or saucepan, melt margarine, stir in brown sugar and pecans. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 ' minutes. Spoon nut mixture over the top of the cooled cake, cut into 14 slices before serving. Note: If you are using a light cake mix with different amounts, ingredients, and/or directions, follow the package directions. Serves 14. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 1 hour. Cooling time: 45 minutes. Cauliflower and Mushroom Nibbles Now you can enjoy the taste of fried cauliflower and mushrooms without the grease. These oven-baked morsels are low in fat* and high in ' fiber. 2/3 cup plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg white 1 teaspoon water 2 cups bite-size cauliflower florets 8 ounces bite-size whole fresh mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed Low-fat meatless spaghetti sauce (optional) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a plastic bag with a tight-fitting seal, combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. . In a small bowl, stir together egg white and water. Dip a few cauliflower florets in egg-white^'mixture. Place in the plastic bag with the bread crumbs and Parmesan mixture. Seal bag and shake gently until vegetables are evenly coated. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet, repeat with remaining cauliflower florets and mushrooms. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with hot spaghetti sauce for dipping if desired. Cook’s Tip: To clean fresh mushrooms, wipe them with a clean, damp cloth or rinse them briefly in a colander under running water and dry gently with a paper towel. Never soak fresh mushrooms, since they absorb water like a sponge, which will ruin their texture and taste. * Serves 8; approximately 4 pieces per serving. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes. For more information call your local American Heart Association or 1 -800-HEARTLINE (1-800-4327854). * American Heart Association Quick and Easy Cookbook, 1995, published by Times Books, a division of Random House Inc., New York is available in bookstores, $25. Baines Have Son, Daughter Mr. and Mrs. R.“ Lee Baines of Unionville announce the birth of a son, Evan Alexander Baines, Nov. 1. Mrs. Baines is the former Sharon Gill, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Charles Gill of True Blue, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Baines of Honey Brook, Pa. announce the'birth of a daughter, Grace Ann Baines, Dec. 27. Mrs. Baines is the former Ann Armstrong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Armstrong of West Chester, Pa. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Rufus A. Baines, Jr. of Tappahannock, Virginia, formerly of Ben Venue. Haktz Construction Co., Inc If you're planning to build a new home or addition, or you want to remodel, give us a call for a FREE ESTIMATE. We've been doingquality work at a reasonable pdce for oVer 30 years. —John D. Hartz, President 540-364-2054 Stltiiirmfi8aia RAPPAHANNOC Business & Servic Miil 540-675-3338 Only $3.95 per week for a 1 inch space ANTIQUES - — {/itujuiteS' It Ilf I! E SSI-, CLOSED JANUARY & FEBRUARY ' Except by Appointment Amissville, Va. 540-937-5786 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd. , Culpeper Brandy Station 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 TXI TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, LUX Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. <5 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION yCarpentry jyTimber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937-3039 VA Class A Building, Plumbing. Electrical CARPET 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 Coverings -Carpel - Vinyls • Tile - Hardwood 2. Window Treatments - Drapes - Valances - Louvers • Blinds (Made in our Workroom) 3. Slipcovers and Re-Upholstery • *. Area Rugs - Remnants 5. Orientals ) _ Hwy. 211 Amissvllle, VA, one mile from Poet Office J Residential Commercial Free Estimates & Delivery-Shop At Home Service W.N. Mayberry DDS Family Dentist Washington Office 540/675-3530 Thursdays (if Saturdays by Appointment * LICENSED INSURED EXCAVATI NG Amissvillc. Ml 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 r PAINTING ALMIGHTY & CO. Professional Painting Interior/Exterior Local References Call Carl Letsen 540-937-4520 FAUX FINISHESMurals & DECORgMlK PAINTING by Linda Hcimstra 540 987-3349 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PULLEN'S Pumps & Watertieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL A 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 RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryvllle, VA , $87-8555 A Very Happy and Prosperous 1966 STORAGE SPERRYVTLLE STORAGE CO. Safe Bandy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRYVIIXE. VA TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCAVWeo Products Channel Master Antennas, GI&HCA SateWe Systems, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main Street Madison 540-948-2200 WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Sreet CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 PIEDMONT PRESS & GRAPHICS • Graphics Design & Fill Color • Full Service Printing & Binding • Brochures, Business Forms, Books, etc. Delivery to your home or business Orders taken at &appat)annocfe ietaet 540/675-3338 &appafjannock Betas NEXT DEADLINE January 23 Upcoming Events Mardi-Gras Planned A Mardi-Gras for the local high school youth sponsored by “Friends to Mom”, an interdenominational Christian group will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Trinity Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall. The program on love and dating will be presented by El&ine Sanders. Food will be provided and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. For more information all 987-9336 or 987-8137. Practical Nursing Aptitude Testing George Washington Carver - Piedmont Technical Education Center will begin testing on Feb. 7 for those who are interested in applying to the Practical Nursing Program that begins in September, 1996. This is an eighteen month course that prepares a graduate to take the National Council.Licensure Examination for becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.). Call 825-0476 to register or for further information about the testing and/or the program. A $7 testing fee is required at the time of registration. Adult Education Classes Set Free adult education classes meet from 7-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evenings in the basement of the Rappahannock County Public Library. Because all study is individual, persons may join -the class at any time. The staff requests that new students come for the first time on Wednesdays because there are more volunteers to help with intake on that evening. To register or get more information call 1-800-371-7380. Story Hour Underway The Rappahannock County Library story hour for pre-school children, ages 2 to 5, is underway and will continue 10:30 a.m. 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. Candidate To Be Guest Jim Miller, candidate for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, will be guest of honor at a “desserts to Die For” reception at Fairlea Farm Bed & Breakfast in Washington on Sunday, Jan. 21. It is open to the public. For more information, call Susan or Walt Longyear at 6753679. 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 Pari'sh Hall. Please attend if possible. For further information, directions, transportation or support call Pat Salmon at 675-3137. 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. 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. CSC Will Not Operate CSC Transit will not operate on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Lee-Jackson-King Day. CSC Transit is a program of the RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board. CSC Transit serves the general public as well as clients of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board in the five counties of Planning District 9. Piedmont Alliance To Meet The Piedmont Alliance for the Mentally 111 will hold its regular monthly'meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 in the Education Room of Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. If you have any questions or you are disabled and require assistance to attend and participate in this meeting, contact Martha Skinker at Fauquier Family Guidance Services, 347-7620. Health Programs Scheduled The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Senior Nutrition Center: On Jan. 17, at 11:30 a.m., program on Improving Communication between Doctor and Patient by Dr. Gil Webb. On Jan. 22, at 11:30 a.m., Blood Pressure Check by Rappahannock County Health Department. If interested in attending any of these programs, please contact Anita Richards at 825-3100, 347-0440, or 672-1717. Supported in part by Piedmont United Way. The RRCSB serves as the area agency on aging for the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. First Aid, CPR Classes To Be Held The American Red Cross, Culpeper Chapter will be offering an Adult CPR and Standard First Aid Class oh 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. 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 Dotti’e Rinker at 937-4041, Melanie Woodward Marcus at 937-9853 or Karen Payne Ellis at 987-7212. Lord Fairfax Offering Classes ^ Lord Fairfax Community College will be offering an “Introduction to Business” class (course # BUS 100) at Rappahannock County High School beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 10. Tuition for the class is SI39.95 with an extra charge for textbooks. For more information, please contact Dr. Ron Ludwick at Lord Fairfax Community College at (540) 869-1120 or Jeanie Dwyer at 987-8773.

Beatrice Butler r Mr». Beatrice Weaver Butler, 86, of Boston, widow of George Richard Butler, died on Friday, Jan. 5 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. A native of Boston, Mrs. Butler w*3 Jhe daughter of the late Mark and .^Alberta Fishback Weaver. She was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church at Boston and the Women’s . Missionary Union of the church and a former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. > She is survived by Five sons, George R. Butler, Jr. of Culpeper, Douglas M. Butler of Sperryville, Samuel W. Butler, Paul F.’Butler and Maurice L. Butler, all of Boston; two daughters, Jane B. Thornhill of Culpeper and Jean B. Gibbs of Boston; 17 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday, however due to inclement weather services were held on Wednesday at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Wiles officiating assisted by the Rev. Mark Jarvis. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Lebanon Baptistry Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements were handled by Geest Funeral Home. L The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Horn* of Thoughtful Service'' 825-2361 *1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS Geest Funeral Home, Inc. 405 SperryviUe Pike Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-0395 LA. Wayne English & John Noon Western, Funeral Directors ^______Chn^opher_C^^sU^nsul^t_____^__^ Businessman Elected To National Association The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) announced recently that Jeffrey LeHew has been elected to serve as a member of the Association’s Retail Council. LeHew, owner of Via Satellite in Front Royal, has been active in the SBCA since 1986. Located at ISIS Shenandoah Avenue, Via Satellite was founded in 1986 and currently serves Northern Virginia and the Panhandle. Via Satellite specializes in commercial satellite systems along with residential satellite and Home Theater systems. LeHew is also active in local civic and social organizations. He has been a member of the Rappahannock Hunt club for the past 20 years and has served on their Board of Directors for the past 10 years. Established in 1906, the Rappahannock Hunt Club is one of the oldest fox hunt organizations in the state of Virginia. The SBCA Retail Council, comprised of 19 satellite television retailers from across the United States, is elected annually by the retailer members of the Association. The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) is the national trade organization representing all segments of the home satellite television industry. FAIRFIELD, Berryville, Virginia • 540-955-1434 N/rn? Tears SUPER SALE! Extended Thru Sat., Jan. 27th Drastic Reductions on All Seasonal Clothing Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri., Jan. 8,9, 10,11,12 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. If you are in the 703 areaand the first three digits of your telephone ( number are listed here, code will change to 540. After January 27, you 11 have to dial 540 to reach these 345 local exchanges or your calls may not gp through. So don’t get left behind A New Area Code For A Growing Virginia New 540 Hxchanges* 220 326 384 474 570 223 328 386 475 574 224 332 387 477 576 225 333 388 479 579 226 334*389 480 580 228 336 390 483 582 229 337 395 485 586 230 338 396 489 587 231 340 398 495 592 232 341 399 496 593 234 342 420 498 596 236 343 423 499 597 238 344 427 520 599 245 345 429.523 621 248 346 431 529 622 249 347 432 530 623 251 348 433 531 624 253 349 434 539 625 254 350 436 542 626 258 362 439 543 627 651 726 828 885 952 652 727 829 886 953 653 728 831 887 955 654 731 832 888 956 655 732 833 889 957 656 738 835 890 961 657 740 837 891 962 659 743 839 894 963 662 744 840 895 964 663 745 842 896 965 665 747 852 897 966 666 748 853 898 967 667 752 854 899 969 668 755 856 921 970 669 762 857 923 972 672 763 858 925 973 673 766 859 926 977 674 770 861 928 980 675 772 862 929 981 676 773 863 930 982 259 363 261 364 262 365 265 366 268 371 269 372 270 373 279 374 286 375 289 376 291 377 297 380 298 381 320 382 322 383 445 544 452 546 456 547 459 552 460 554 462 559 463 561 464 562 465 563 466 564 467 565 468 566 470 567 472 568 473 628 677 629 678 632 679 633 682 634 686 635 687 636 688 637 694 638 699 639 720 645 721 646 722 647 723 650 725 774 775 776 778 782 783 785 786 788 789 794 796 822 825 864 865 867 868 869 870 871 872 873 877 879 880 881 882 884 932 983 933 984 935 985 937 986 939 987 940 988 as Virginia grows with its new area code — make sure your records and programmed equipment are updated to show the new 540 exchanges. For more information, call your local Centel or United Telephone business office. If you are in the 703 area and thefirst three digits of your teleplxine number are listed here, your area code will change to 540. For more information, call your Centel or United Telephone business office. *.-4 Vi«* 11 HI. i*m This information provided by Centel &: United Telephone * tmr.J k4)4*a* < ki^ma <4 Viipim <V l *mu»I I«4f4iik S<«lk.M. Ii*. REAL ESTATE TVTT) T /'^'T/^'n \/ DIREC lUlvY THOUGHTFUL RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY... LITTLE WASHINGTON area: Great Mt. views from 9.75 acres along wooded ridge, $49,000... Also 28 view acres, $115,000... OLD BROWNTOWN ROAD: Nearly 10 acres in the Mt foothills, divided into 6 building lots, $57,390... BLACKWATER CREEK flows thru 5 acres open and wooded with, remodeled Circa 1910 house, fireplace, many porches, walnut paneling, barn, beaver dam, $155,000... THORNTON RIVER FARM, wild and scenic, 41.5 acres, secluded 4 BR house with great room, bam, partially fenced, $275,000... ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MOSBY: Two-level home with fireplace, 2 BRs, needs TLC, $60,000... A JEFFERSONIAN FACING THE SUNSET) Designed « by local architect with drama & quality in mind. High ceilings^Sf loft, 10 acres of meadow, woods, pond, $249,000.. ROGER BATCHELDER, at Little Washington 540-675-1776 The Realtor 540-937-1776 (Res.) SB WMU Regency HOME: 540-937-3029 OFFICE: 540-341-1080 1-800-341-1080 ANNE FURTICK START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT Dreamed of a home business such as elderly living whefff one can have an animal or foster home care where childreA can have animals - so many possibilities with this 7-8 BE home, 2 kitchens, outbuildings, cross fenced and in-ground pool for $298,500 in Rappahannock County. 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 magnificent trees; even two 5ACRE parcels! Whatever the need, we’ll make it work! Call Anne i\ow! Talk to me about land, open or secluded! OR the 2 wondrous log cabin homes in the “modern, livable way”! OR the home with “fast occupancy” on 30 acres with river frontage, pond and views only $224)800! in Rappahannock County. Are You Totally Is it 2 TSP or 2 TBSP? IS it 283/s or 285/8"? ■ Pull what tab? Those tiny details are guaranteed to make you look twice. You may need stronger glasses or bifocals; At The Johnston Center For Sight, a friendly, experienced and professional staff can help you with all your eye care requirements, from testing your eyesight, to helping you select contact lenses or glasses? to performing eye surgery. The Johnston Center for Sight is owned by a board certified opthalmologist. We are a full service facility complete with our own optical ; shop. We do it all. We’ve been here for over’ • twenty years. Look no further. ♦> . 211 Gibson Street • Suite 103 • Leesburg,VA (800) 830-6655 • (703) 777-8333 Robert M. Johnston, M.D. DlPLOMATE: American Board of Opthalmolooy American Board of Eye Surgery