Rappahannock News, January 17, 1996

PAID CIRCULATldN NOW 2,950 Subject to ABC Audit RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2,722 RN1 ;-C,'lC'4 10* V * ****•*•«(■* *•■*.»*#•»► ^ Af*. L IEsA-AR •' Ov VIRGINIA . £ETR: -!. - b! T . i i T H t> C APITGL •. ic ; : -••pi roi. st RICHMOND, VA 23219 Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 48th Year, No.3 10 Pages WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1996Washington, Virginia Phone 075-3338 50 Cent. gu//y of the Bird Feeder? • -.5 *^1* f , ' Photo by John Trott I ‘ *V* ■ ti ■'i'nli..l.i..nir iVil p .■ .* ‘ - .-'.t • *k»* •••'• »-Vj Old Rag Bulletins Assembly Hotline The General Assembly pf Virginia will again provide a toll-free Constituent Viewpoint hotline. The hotline will allow citizens to voice their opinions on legislative issues during the session. The number is 1800-899-0229. Constituent Viewpoint will receive calls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on each legislative work day through March 9. Callers should be prepared to give their name, adddress, and legislators they with to receive their message. The message will be recorded and forwarded to the legislators. 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. PD-9 Appointment Gary Christie was appointed executive director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission replacing Rick Stremple. ; Mr. Christie was most recently town manager in South Boston, Va. Government At A Glance • School Board, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. IS, RCES library (rescheduled), • Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, Courthouse (rescheduled). • Architectural Review Board, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, Town Hall (rescheduled). • Board of Supervisors, special meeting, report on the snow emergency, 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, Courthouse. By JAMES MCMAHON Capital News Service RICHMOND — Amid the battle between the Senate Republicans and Democrats concerning committee assignments stands Sen. Kevin G. Miller, R-26th District, who for the first time as a state senator finds himself enjoying a power-sharing opportunity in the 20-20 split chamber. Sen. Miller, a James Madison University graduate and former professor elected to the House of Delegates in 1980 and the Senate in 1984, said he thinks the chairmanship compromise will help keep the peace among the 40 Senate members. /"•■»As part of the deal struck in the Senate, Sen. Miller was named chairman of the Privileges and Elections Committee that handles campaign legislation. He also obtained a seat on the powerful Finance Committee, a seat he has said he should have held for See Miller, Page 2 County Digs Out Schools Remain Closed, 1922 Storm Remembered By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Everything is slowly getting back to normal in Rappahannock County. Nearly everyone has by now shovelled out of their winter wonderlands and begun to ease into a somewhat normal routine again. All roads are at least passable, though some areas on some back roads still tend to be slushy or icy. Mountains of snow decorate every street and line the back roads keeping melting snow from getting into the roadside ditches. The Humvees and their National Guard troops have left after performing valuable service for the county. With the public schools still closed Wednesday, students have enjoyed seven snow days, a vacation day, and two weekends, for a total of 12 days off in a row, exactly the time they had off for Christmas vacation. Students at Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly returned to class Monday after a 2^ hour delay. Commuters to Washington, D.C. whoc for the U.S. government had several daysj but faced horrendous traffic jams in returnli work. « Two residents of the county reminiscea^fiW,* week about the Knickerbocker storm of 1922 which brought the Washington, D.C. area to a standstill, in the days of horsepower but no snowplows. Maurice Herndon was 10 years old and living at the comer of 22nd Street and Massachusetts Avenue when the storm hit. What the Sperryville resident remembers most about the storm, being a typical 10 year-old boy, was that the snow was packed and perfect for sledding. “I went sleigh riding every day for I don’t know how long,” he said. His house was just 4 1/2 blocks from the Knickerbocker Theatre on Columbia Road, where 98 people tragically lost their lives when the roof of the theatre collapsed. Mr. Herndon remembers that well, too. One of the fire trucks on the way to the theatre got stuck right in front of his house. His grandmother responded to a request for blankets needed at the theatre by donating three. Mary Scheeler, who presently lives in Amissville, was living in Alexandria at the time of the mammoth storm. She walked the five miles home from school in the beginning of the storm, and remembers troops from Ft. Belvoir coming in to clear the roads. Also, she said, horses would clear the streets pulling a v-shaped concaption behind them. 95 A snowmobile which was donated to the county in 1993 and in storage since then was ^ttfed up by Washington Fire Chief Roger Roach '4(id Bill Lanning. Mr. Roach had the snowmobile out for a spin last Friday and it was running smoothly, easily plowing through extremely deep snow, better than any other vehicles around. Mr. Roach said the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will have the snowmobile on hand for rescues. So far it has not been needed. Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Roger Roach had the snowmobile ready to run rescues. Housing Starts Drop 55 new houses were built in Rappahannock County in 1995. Here’s a look at the past nine years. Highest growth Moderate growth Lowest growth [source: Rappahannock Building Inspections Office Rappahannock News Graphic/John Bretschneider Building Off Slightly in 1995 By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer New house starts were off slightly in 1995 as compared to 1994, according to’building inspector Richie Burke. Mr. Burke reported 55 permits for new houses in 1995. There were 58 in *1994. Mr. Burke said he expects Rappahannock’s growth to remain steady with between 50 and 60 new houses built each year. “Growth follows the same pattern,” he said. “It goes up a few houses a year or down a few, but growth is steady year after year.” This is an increase from the early 90s when a low point of 48 new houses were built in 1992 but a decrease from the late 80s when 87 new houses were built in 1987. Mr. Burke said they also are not the same type of house he inspected in the 80s when more moderate-cost houses were built. Houses with 6,000 square feet are fairly common now, he said. Commercial construction was also off slightly with three building permits issued for new commercial buildings in 1995 compared to five in 1994. Mr. Burke said contractors he talks with say they have as much work as they can handle and some mention hiring additional people. In terms of the dollar value of construction, there was also a slight drop off from nearly $10 million in 1994 to $9.1 million in 1995, but Mr. Burke does not place much confidence in those , figures. The Rappahannock building office charges by the square foot for a building permits, but owners or contractors are expected to estimate the cost of a building. Mr. Bqrke said they customarily will estimate low. — Walters Weathers Storm With Shelter's Animals By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer If anyone was worried about the dogs at the RAWL animal shelter during the recent snowstorms, they may rest assured that they were well taken care of. Mary Lou Walters, who is the fulltime kennel attendant at the shelter, made a courageous hike into the shelter on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 7., when the blizzard was at its worst. She ended up staying straight through until Tuesday evening. A neighbor of Ms. Walters’s gave her a ride to the road which leads to the shelter and landfill. It then took her one hour to hike all the way in, sometimes trudging through drifts up to her waist. She said that the snow got especially deep the closer she got to the shelter. iweniy-iive caliicu uup wcic waiting for her, and she said that the dogs got a little bit spoiled having her there overnight and from her special attention, but that she .really loves those dogs. All of the outside runs had been completely snowed in, so the dogs had to be kept inside all the time, except for a little running time outside. She slept, on the floor with a sleeping bag and a couple of quilts, and had carried in sandwiches for her stay there. Karen Flynn, a volunteer at the shelter who lives in Washington, made it in on Tuesday morning to help out. She was a welcome sight, said Ms. Walters, as it is difficult for just one person to take care of all 25 dogs. She also received telephone culls from other shelter workers and friends while snowed in. At home in Flint Hill, Ms. Walters has six dogs and six cats of her own. “I seem to understand dogs better than most people. I don’t know anything I’d rather do,” she said. Rappahannock New* Stall Photo by Cindy Mahan The shelter dogs appreciate ed Mary Lou Walters’s devotion during storm.

' The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County District Court on Tuesday, Jan. 16: • Thomas Wayne Embrey, fire rifle from roadway, $100/2, hunting license suspended, trespass to hunt/posted property, $500/400 suspended $49 cost Jerry S. A rehart, trespass, bond $1,000 dismissed. Ryan Gregory Armistead, drunk in public, continued to Feb. 20, possess marijuana, continued to Feb. 20. Daftiel S. Jenkins-Dodson, drunk in public, $25/29. Douglas Markwood Butler, brandish a firearm, continued to Feb. 13. Franklin Campbell Hitt, curse and abuse, continued to Feb. 13. Robin O. Day, prohibited items in dumpster, dismissed. Olli Thruman Wines, destructive dog at large, dismissed. Matthew Frye, capias — fail to appear, continued. Ruby F. Frye, fail to appear, continued. Douglas Edward Butler, improper driving, $25/29. Mark Brian Evry, 70/55, dismissed. Frank Hua Ku, 72/55, dismissed. Martha J. Leonette, 74/55, dismissed. Faye Camille Peterspn, 68/55, failed to comply, $39/29. Frederick William Ellis, 74/55, continued to Feb. 6. Ever S. Guevara, 72/55, dismissed. Melissa Ann Pierce, 71/55, dismissed. Jessica Lorane Garvin, 69/55, dismissed. Kurtis M. Keesling, 68/55, failed to comply, $36. Hyung Min Kim, 77/55, dismissed. Andrew Richard Lise, 72/55, dismissed. Patricia A. Meyer, 69/55, dismissed. Charles S. Myers, 70/55, dismissed. ► Miller From Page 1 years because he is the Senate’s only certified public accountant. He is also the ranking Republican on the Transportation Committee, the Committee on Local Government, and the Rules Committee. “Even though everyone didn’t get what they wanted, it (the compromise) best serves the Senate,” he said. “I don’t think there was anyone (in the Senate) who didn’t vote for it.” With organizational matters settled, Sen. Miller said it was time for the Senate to deal with the pressing issues facing the assembly. Virginia’s income tax structure tops Sen. Miller’s priority list in his district as well as in the state; Sen. Miller, a longtime supporter of income tax reform, argues that the state’s system has been too hard on those at the lower end of the income bracket. “Those making $15,000 a year — which is near poverty — are being asked to bear too much of the burden,” he said. As for the education issue, Sen. Miller echoed Gov. George Allen’s sentiments expressed in his State of the Commonwealth address. Gov. Allen compared his 7-year-old daughter’s Christmas wish list to the education budget, saying she knew Santa ClauS'OOijldn’t give her everything on her list and neither can taxpayers. While agreeing that more money is needed for both public and private education, Sen. Miller cautioned about other budgetary needs in the state. “We need to increase the tuitionassistance grants currently in the budget,” he said. “But the lobbyists for education need to keep in mind that there are other areas of need in the state like juvenile justice reform.” The Governor’s Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform led by Attorney General James S. Gilmore III recommends reforms having an estimated cost of $47 million. Furthermore, budget amendments proposed by the Commission on Youth call for adding nearly $67 million to the next two-year state budget. In another matter, Sen. Miller endorses Gov. Allen’s controversial parents’ rights amendment to the state constitution that would include such measures as parental notification befote a minor has an abortion. “I am pretty much right alongside the governor on the parental notification issue,” he said. “I have always been a very strong supporter of parents’ rights.” Sen. Miller, however, expressed little confidence in the bill’s chances of getting through a committee, mainly because of its swift defeat last year when it never reached the floor of the Senate. * “In looking at the committees, the chances of the legislation -making it through hasn’t improved,” he said. “If anything, it will be tougher. We need to look at parliamentary ways to get around the committees.” In keeping with the conciliatory tone set by the governor on the opening day of th£ session, Sen. Miller - said he foresees a cooperative session — at least in the Senate. “I think it will- be amicable as far as the Senate is concerned,” he said. “But you never know how the House is going to behave — or misbehave.” Elisa Burdette Pickell, 74/55, dismissed. Alan Lacy Walker, 69/55, failed to comply, $42. Mathew Ryan Eidson, driving under influence, continued to July, 16, 16 hours community service. Christopher M. Hoffmann, possess alcohol under 21, continued to Feb. 13. George D. Coldsmith, possess controlled substance, continued to March, 12, possess marijuana, continued to March, 12. Robert Spenceley Etchells, possess marijuan, continued to March, 12. John W. Malcolm, possession of marijuan, continued to March, 12. Suzanne Joyce Rossiter, possess marijuana, continued to March, 12. Pet of the Week: The featured dog at the shelter in Amissville this week is a 10 month old Lab X named Katy, a spayed female with all shots. • Wendi: 2-3 year old (s) female, tan and black, shepherd X. • Beau: a 3-year old white (n) male Billy hound. • Sonny: a 2-3 year old (n) male Husky/Shep, tan and white. • Kelley: a 3-year old (s) female, tan and black, hound X. To reach the shelter call 9373283. Humvees Leave County By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The National Guardsmen and their Humvees left on Sunday morning, after helping out the residents of Rappahannock tremendously during and after the snowstorms. Because they could go where no other vehicles could, they were able to deliver much-needed medicine to several people around the county. Capt. Jeff Brown said that he thinks that having them here had a calming effect on people in the county. “People knew we could get them out one way or another if there was an emergency. Whatever help was needed, they were there,” he said. James Richard Hartlap, 24, of Washington, was arrested for assaulting Julia Nichols, also of Washington, on Jan. 10. According to Capt. Brown, Mr. Hartlap used a weapon to intimidate Ms. Nichols by placing a weapon on a counter and verbally threatening her. Mr. Hartlap was released on personal recognizance. Don Waverly Bailey, 20, of Warren County, was arrested on Jan. 15 for assault and battery on his girlfriend, Jamie Bolt, also of Warren County. The incident took place in Chester Gap on Route 610. Capt. Brown said that according to what Ms. Bolt said in the report, Mr. Bailey and Ms. Bolt had an argument and Mr. Bailey grabbed her around the throat and “ busted her lip.” On Jan. 6, Michael Shawn Cooke, 21, of Amissville, was charged with driving under the influence after he had a one-car accident on Route 640 in Amissville. The accident occurred .5 mile south of U.S. 211 at about 8:45 p.m. when Mr. Cooke’s 1978 Jeep ran off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and overturned, according to Sgt. Hawkins of the State Police. Mr. Cooke was injured but the extent of the injuries are unknown. Trooper Wayne Sumner investigated the accident. An accident involving two cars took place on Route 729, one mile south of Route 642, at 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 13. A 1993 Honda 4-door driven by James Thomas Gardner, 22, of Culpeper, struck the rear of a 1979 Subaru 2-door driven by a 16 year-old female from Lorton. The Honda sustained $800 damage and the Subaru had $2,000 damage. Trooper Wayne Sumner charged Mr. Gardner with following too closely. A chimney firfe got out of control at an apartment building in Chester Gap on Jan. 9. Jeff Williams, Chief of the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department, said that the chimney had a crack and no cleanout. The building sustained mostly smoke and water damage. A 6-wheel drive firetruck from Front Royal got stuck in the snow and was pulled out by a grader brought up from a contractor in Flint Hill. Check Our References We're matching your health needs with some of the finest doctors in the area. Fauquier Hospital’s Phy sicianReferral Service " is a quick and reliable way for you to select your doctor of choice. Whether you are seeking a family practitioner who participates in your health plan, or a specialist whose hours are convenient to you, we are here to help. 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Jan. 9: 8:23 a.m., sickcall, Route 638, Flint Hill, Amissville VFD; 11:00 a.m., difficult breathing, Route 611, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 4:58 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VRS; 10:08 p.m., sickcall, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS. Jan. 10: 11:29 p.m., chimney fire, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. % Jan. 11: 8:24 p.m., difficult breathing, Route 623, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 10:28 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 647, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 3:55,p.m., cut to finger, Route 1001, Sperryville, Spenyville VRS. Jan. 12: 2:40 p.m., chest pains, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 6:38 p.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VRS, Castleton VFD and Washington VFD; 8:08 p.m., chest pains, Route 622, Washington, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD: Jan. 13: 3:06 a.m., o.b. patient, Route 622, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 12:49 p.m., abdominal pain, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Jan. 14: 1:52 p.m., chest pains, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 4:28 p.m., public service, Route 729, Amissville, Amissville VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office this past week: Jan. 8: citizen requested assistance Route 622, Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 635, Huntly; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211/522; citizen requested assistance, Route 622, Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 622, Harris Hollow; citizen requested assistance, Route 663, Flint Hill; abandoned vehicle, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; public service, Route 654, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Woodville; stray dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Jan. 9: public service, U.S. 211; business, Town of Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 663, Flint Hill; citizen requested assistance, Route 622, Washington; abandoned vehicle, Route 642, Amissville; missing - no faoul play indicated, Route 681, Spenyville; neighborhood disputes, Route 642, Amissville; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 522, Sperryville; animal emergency, Route 626, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; residence, Route 630, Flint Hill; family fights, Route 631, Flint Hill; extra patrol/welfare check, Route. 610, Chester Gap; public service, Route 622, Washington. -N Jan. 10: animal emergency, Route 611, Amissville; civil problem, Route 626, Washington; citizen requested assistance, U.S. S22, Flint Hill; citizen requested assistance. Route 614, Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 614, Washington; conservation free text, Route 622, Castleton; citizen requested as$istance, Route 681, Sperryville; public service, Route 622,. Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 622, Woodville; bank, Town of Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 621, Woodville; family fights, U.S. S22, Flint Hill; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Gay and Wheeler St. Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; traffic accident, Route 229, Amissville; citizen requested < assistance, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Jan. 11: abandoned vehicle, Route 618, Castleton; traffic accident, Route 628, Washington; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 522, Woodville; stray dog, Route 604, Boston; citizen requested assistance, Route 619, Castleton; dog bite, Route 637, Amissville; stray dog, Route 674, Washington; stray dog, Route 600, Sperryville; parking violation. Route 618, Castleton. jan. iz: residence, K.ouie ojj, Washington; civil problem, Route 600, Sperryville; information-general, Route 678, Amissville; citizen requested assistance, Route 600, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, Route 621, Washington; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 522, Boston; lost/missing dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; civil problem, Route 666, Chester Gap;" extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; civil problem, U.S. 211, Amissville; civil problem, Route 622, Castleton, cruelty to animals, Route 610, Chester Gap. Jan. 13: residence. Route 647, Flint Hill; animal emergency, U^Si 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 730, Amissville; citizen requested assistance, Town of Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 653, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 21.1, Washington; traffic accident; Route 626, Castleton; information-general, Route 622, Washington; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 21 lv Washington; dog nuisance, Route 604, Boston; traffic accident, Route 729, Amissville; information-general, Town of Washington; cruelty to animals, Route 637, Amissville; cruelty to animals, Route 637, Amissville; open door/window, Town of Washington; residence, Route 64% Flint Hill; iost/missing dog, U.S. 211, 'i Amissville; residence, Route 647, I Flint Hill; citizen requested assistance, Route 637 south poes road. Jan. 14: citizen requested asyjftance, Route 645, Amissville; stray dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; simple assault, Route 610, Chester Gap; straff dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; residence* Route 647, Flint Hill. REMINDER TO DOG OWNERS COUNTY TAGS DUE All Rappahannock County dog owners are reminded that they need to obtain their dog licenses for 1996 no later than January 31. The Treasurer's Office is open from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday to serve you. Should you have any questions, please call (540) 675-3334. By Order of: John W. McCarthy, County Administrator Yes! Please enter my new subscription to l&appafjannock Metos . Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock. .,TT.7^... $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 toy RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON. 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Blue Jay Rules Roost at Area Feeders With loud, raucous calls a Blue Jay announces his arrival at our bird feeding tray here in Flint Hill. As . many as 20 House Finches, Goldfinches, juncos and Whitethroated Sparrows scatter like dry leaves before a gust of wind. Even birds feeding on the ground under the feeder leave. Suddenly all are gone and the jay, cocky and arrogant, bounces down with crest erect. I am aware, that many readers ‘ who feed wild birds have little of a ' positive nature to say about a Blue “. Jay other than that he is a strikingly " handsome bird. Look at it this way: jays have been training small birds to flee and hide in the presence of a hawk for millions of years. An ” unwary junco quickly becomes a ’“hieal for a hawk. I recently had a telephone query '““about jays from my friend Elsa Rosenthal of Rectortown. She has . seen a large number of jays at her feeder and wanted to know: “Are ‘ they going to stay around? Is this * normal? Answer to the first question “ is no; and yes, this is normal. There are a lot of Blue Jays around just now; I have noticed the ;"same thing at our feeder. Jays are ■‘short distance migrants. Those we are seeing now are probably migrants from farther north; they will move on soon to where the cli1 mate is milder and more natural food is available. Those jays that ' nested with us here in Virginia last ■ summer have already moved into ' south Georgia and Florida. * ; Elsa’s call set me to thinking. ■Jays elicit contradictory responses from people. Jays are bullies or The Virginia Naturalist By John Trott seem to be if one interprets their behavior in terms of oilr own. We don’t like to see smaller birds fly in fright at the approach of a jay. Elsa is an artist of great sensitivity and talent so I expect she appreciates the Blue Jay’s elegance of plumage with all the shades of blue plus mauve and lilac, set off by gray, black and white. Still, she does not like the jay intimidating the tiny Carolina Chickadee with his black bib and cap or the alert and perky Tufted Titmouse. Elsa was excited when a Redbellied Woodpecker visited her feeder for the first time; she was delighted with the Chinese red on the bird’s head and the striking black and white pattern on the back. Even a Blue Jay gives way to this big woodpecker with his formidable bill and ruby-red eye. I am frequently asked to name my favorite bird. The answer is usually any warbler just seen whether it be a Prothonotary with a golden head, a Hooded Warbler with a yellow face mask outlined by black or a Black-throated Blue Warbler. This tiny fragment of reality has a name which describes the male perfectly: blue all over with a black throat and clear white breast. If I am to be reincarnated as a bird and have a choice, it will be as a Blue Jay. They are handsome birds. For now I will overlook their cocky arrogance and propensity for stealing and eating the eggs of other birds and concentrate on admirable qualities. jays taice tneir responsibilities to reproduce themselves very seriously. When the nesting season arrives jays become so quiet one would hardly know they are around. All energy and time is spent in nest building, egg laying, incubation and guarding and feeding the young. No bird except the Great Horned Owl is more fierce and fearless in defending the nest and young than a Blue Jay. I know. I have been attacked and pecked on the head in my attempts to photograph nesting jays. It would seem that jays are concerned for their fellow birds, for they are the first to announce the presence of a hawk, owl, snake or cat. The trees ring with their cries of indignation; smaller birds either flee to protective cover or gather for the attack. Whether or not to attack depends on the size and nature of the predator. I would be most interested to know how many readers who, as hunters, have tried to slip quietly into the woods only to have a jay give the alarm and announce your presence and intent to all squirrels within hearing distance. This has happened to me when 1 was hunting and stalking birds with a camera. I favor any fellow creature with a saving sense of humor and jays certainly seem to have one. If not, how to explain a jay’s seeming delight when they imitate the call of a Red-shouldered or Sharp-shinned Hawk and birds quickly flee to protective vegetation. This must be cause for merriment for a jay though I don’t know how a jay would laugh. Finally, and this appeals to me most, once jays have finished the work of nesting and the young are out of the nest and on their own, jays gather in gangs and roam the woods screaming with seeming delight and indignation at any and everything they do not like. This is a harmless effort of jay gangs. It does seem like fun. , I could do worse than return as a Blue Jay. But let me quote from Robert Frost’s Birches'. “May no fate willfully misunderstand me And half grant that 1 wish and snatch me away Not to return. Earth’s the right place for love; I don’t know where it’s likely to go better.” 1 am well satisfied with my life here and now as a joyful and loving watcher of birds. » Smithsonian Concert Series Continues The third concert in the 1995-96 “Smithsonian at Little Washington” series will take place at 8 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 20, in The Theatre at Washington. Pianist Lambert Orkis and ‘cellist Kenneth Slowik will play Johann Sebastian Bach’s D Minor Suite for . Solo ‘Cello, BWV 1008, and three works by Ludwig van Beethoven: the Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57, the appassionata; the Variations on a Thi'me of Handel, “See the con46’ring hero comes,” WoO 45; and thtf" Sonata in A Major, Op. 69 for jU_ piano and ‘cello. Before the concert, at 7:30 p.m., Messrs. Orkis and Slowik will discuss their program and their exceptionally beautiful and historically important instruments. The evening will mark the third program presented in as many years at The Theatre by these two artists, whose noted ensemble playing and relaxed yet informative method of discussing their work has made them audience favorites and, in the words of the Washington Post, “leaders in the art of entertaining and educating.” Mayes Brings 'Jane Eyre' Characters to Theatre ST Actress Lisa Hayes brings the t?th century literary heroine Jane Igyre to life in her compelling adaptation of the classic novel of that name at The Theatre at Washington at 8 j&ni. On Saturday, Jan. 27. m Besides the orphan Jane, Ms. ftayes portrays pompous Mr. Qrocklehurst, angelic Helen Bums, (Jharismatic Mr. Rochester, and the rest <#■ the colorful characters in Charlotte ^jronte’s famous story of love and ijjystery, betrayal and reconciliation. wMs. Hayes’ Jane Eyre has travelled widely, with performances in New York, Maryland, and Montana in this country, and in London, England, and at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. The performance at the V College Aid Workshops Planned I - “ To assist families of college §ound students identify sources of financial aid to help pay for college expenses, Rappahannock County High ^chool will be hosting two financial aid workshops. The same information will be presented at each workshop, so & is not necessary to attend both. * The first workshop will be held ^•om 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, gnd the second one will be presented pT)m 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29. College bound seniors and their parants are strongly encouraged to attend. £ The speaker for the Jan. 25th program, will be John Sellers, financial aid officer from James Madison University, and the speaker for the Jan. i9th program will be Vem Fairchild, financial aid officer at Bridgewater College. Both speakers will “walk” Earents and students through the ederal Financial Aid Form. ! James Futtrell, RCHS guidance director, will present information about local scholarships. The local scholarships range from $100 up to several thousand dollars within a four-year period. Theatre is the only one scheduled for Northern Virginia. The production has received excellent reviews. “Hayes plays Eyre with fiery virtuosity, her wide-open blue eyes not innocent so much as clear . . . Jane Eyre is a PBS-style literary history come alive on stage,” reported The Village Voice. “With no prop other than a vvooden reading stand, Hayes took on all the roles in the novel . . . What emerged as a result of Jane’s voice and Haye’s performance, was both a nineteenth-ceritruy heroine and a contemporary woman,” noted Theater Week. Tickets for the performance of Jane Eyre at The Theatre at Washington are $13.50 with reservation and, $15.00 at the door. Children’s tickets are half price. For reservations phone 675-1253. THE BOOKWORM New Books Cards & Gifts 146 N. Main St., Culpeper (540) 829-6209 Mon-Sat 9-6 FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK miP INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 am, Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE I^Twra., 130 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the T° Tuesday of each month, wo will haw a Stata Graded Faodar Cattio Saio Consignments Welcome. For Further Information eaN 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on RL 55 Lambert Orkis is Principal Keyboard of the National Symphony Orchestra, teaches at Temple University, and has appeared on major concert stages throughout the world as recital partner to ‘cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. Kenneth Slowik directs the Chamber Music Program at the Smithsonian, teaches at the University of Maryland and at the Oberlin College Conservatory, where he leads the Baroque Performance Institute, and enjoys an international reputation for his chamber music recordings and his work as a conductor. Their 13-year collaboration as members of the castle Trio has led them to explore a series of historically aopropriate instruments and performing styles for a repertoiTe spanning two centuries. For this program, Mr. Orkis will use a six-octave fortepiano built for him by Thomas and Barbara Wolf of The Plains. The instrument, constructed almost entirely of wood, is based on Viennese models from the 1810s, and is stunningly veneered in rich mahogany, making it spectacular visually as well as sonically. Mr. Slowik’s ‘cello was made in Milan by Carlo Antonio Testore in 1750. It is set up with gut strings in the fashion of the early 19th century to match the fortepiano exactly in timbre and articulation. The program has been chosen to highlight each instrument in turn before bringing them together for the A Major Beethoven sonata, one of the composer’s most lyrical works, and by far his best-known for this instrumental combination. The final concert in the Smithsonian at Little Washington series will take place on Saturday evening, March 23, when the Smithson String Quartet plays works of Beethoven, Schubert, and Mendelssohn. Tickets for either of these concerts are $13.50 with advance reservation an<| $15.00 at the door, with students at half price. For further information or to make reservations, phone The Theatre at 675-1253. The Bleu Rock Inn 6ffers A Winter Wine Dinner Friday, January 26,^996 at 7:00 pm Roedcrer Estate Brut N.V. Bruchetta with White Beans and Fresh Sage Villa Poggiplo Sangioveese ’93 Chcvrt ooited with Pignolias served with Sweet Red Pepper Cream Girard Chardonnay ’93 Broiled Sea Scallops with Lemon Pcs to Handley Sauvignon Blanc ’94 Grilled Garlic and Herb Cured Loin of Lamb Steltzner Merlot ’92 Vanilla Poached Pear & Chocolate Biscotds Deloach Late Harvest Gewurtttraminer ’92 $47.50per person. For reservations, call 540^87-3190 ■^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper ABERDEEN 825-1037 Wednesday Night Prime Rib $10.95 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, (J?*| QC Potato, &. Onipn Rings ^J^ / Community Calendar Friday, January 19 • RAAC Movie, “II Postino” (The Postman), (PG), at The Theatre - 8 P-m. Saturday, January 20 • Lambert Orkis, fortepiano, and Kenneth Slovak, 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) • Gospel singing program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at The Threatre - 3 p.m. (rescheduled). Saturday, January 27 • “Jane Eyre,” a one-woman performance by actress Lisa Hayes, at The Theatre - 8 p.m. RAAC's 'Postman' Is Friday's Movie The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) is showing the movie, II Postino, “The Postman” this Friday, Jan. 19, at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington as part of its Third Friday Film Festival. The movie, which is rated (PG), begins at 8 p.m. Admission at the door is $5 for adults; $3 for children under 12. The film is loosely based on Antonio Skarmeta’s bittersweet 1985 novel, Burning Patience. The film tells the story of Mario, a lonely postman who delivers mail to Pablo Neruda, the Chilean poet and diplomat who was briefly exiled on the Italian Island of Capri. In the movie, set in the 1950’s on the remote island, Neruda (Philippe Noiret) comes for temporary solace, but instead finds eternal satisfaction in the land of good-hearted, illiterate, fishermen. More importantly, in postman Mario (Massimo Troisi), who brings his enormous fan mail, he finds a lifelong friendship. Postponing a heart operation to complete the project, the 41-year-old' actor Troisi died 12 hours after film-, ing was completed. The movie contains minor sexual themes. Artists and Friends Photo courtesy of Middle Street Gtllery , Margaret Novak’s pen and ink ’Madison County, Syria, Virginia,’ is among the works on exhibit at the Middle Street Gallery through Jan. 28. 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Eappatjannocfe j&etos An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Lou Hatter Executive Editor Barbara C. Wayland General Manager Sharon Kilpatrick Editor Ann Brown Account Executive Cindy Mahan, Staff Writer and Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President . John T. Toler Executive Vice President David Smith Senior Vico 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 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 17, 1996 ditorials Storm Cleanup Perhaps it was because this was a bigger storm. Perhaps-because it was more general. For whatever reason the VDOT response this time does not seem to have been as well organized and efficient as Rappahannock County.has come to expect in past few years. Residents realize that except in emergencies, VDOT crews could not come onto the .back roads until drifting stopped and the main highways were opened and staying that way. However, even after that had happened, no one in the local VDOT office seemed to know which roads had been plowed and which had not, or when those that had not been opened might be. And no one seemed to be in charge. - VDOT needs to make plans now to see that the confusion of the past week is not repeated. Lottery Funds * In his budget, Gov. George Allen proposes to return $15 million .in lottery profits to the localities. Rappahannock’s share of that $15 million is $7,100. ; This is supposed to be the state’s share of $24.20 per student. In Rappahannock’s case the state share amounts to a little more than $7 I per student. ! According to an analysis of the proposal made available by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo), Culpeper County’s share is $76,300, Fauquier County’s is $86,400, Madison County’s is $37,500, Page County’s is $57,800 and Warren County’s is $67,000. All those counties are clearly getting more than $7 per student, although Fauquier County’s is not much more. Del. Jay Katzen said the lottery proceeds would be distributed according to a “new formula.” This looks suspiciously like the old formula for state aid for education known as the Local Composite Index (LCI). This formula greatly exaggerates Rappahannock’s wealth when it comes to supporting education. County citizens should vigorously oppose any plan to distribute lottery profits which does not give them equally .to all counties based on school-aged population or students in average daily membership. When the state runs the funds through a formula that attempts to include a locality’s “ability to pay,” Rappahannock County always comes out the loser. When I wake up(- I'll be stretched oat on a hot sandy beach/ on a deserted island in". Our Rappahannock Heritage ■utppaninnock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan The Hazel River makes its way between banks of snow and ice off Route 231 near the intersection with Route 681. '••'v. ; .7 - ' 7 <- ■■ ' - Letters to the Editor Nichols Thanked To the Editor: I would like to offer my congratulations to Paul Nichols on being named Rappahannock County’s 1995 Citizen of the Year. Since I was not fortunate enough to have lived in this county my entire life, I did not have Mr. Nichols as a Boy Scout leader, but being a Scoutmaster myself, 1 can say that it is a very fulfilling honor to be a role model for boys in the age that we live in now. It takes time and a genuine concern for the future of young men and our country, a concern that I am sure Mr. Nichols has had for many years and has displayed in many ways. I have worked with Mr. Nichols in Scouting and have learned many things during that time. I would like to thank him for helping me to get Troop 200 started in Flint Hill in the past year. Congratulations, Mr. Nichols, and thank you for'all you have done for the youth of Rappahannock County. JIMMY D. JOBACK Scoutmaster Troop #200 Flint Hill Schools Need Jielp To the Editor: I am writing primarily to applaud RCHS science teacher Brion Patterson’s willingness to enter into public exchange on the issue of the local public schools. In a recent letter to this paper Mr. Patterson displayed qualities in an educator that I value; an informed point of view (whether or not I agree with it), candor, profes sional commitment, the courage to question business as usual and proposals for improvement. I was present at the School Board meeting when the Richmond Times Dispatch article citing Rappahannock among underachievers in attendance was portrayed as simply misleading.' I had an uneasy feeling about this official posture at the time and again on reading Mr. Patterson’s letter. If in fact the administration and paper have “circled the wagons to explain away the problem,” what part ffave we as parents played in allowing this to occur? Are these attendance figures and test scores important indicators to us? Even experts will disagree about what these data mean. Debating the details could go on as long as any Congressional filibuster. Regardless of the particular issue and our individual perspective, if we care about our children’s education at all, it is enormously important to engage regularly in discussing, articulating and acting on common ideals. We can do this by choosing to participate in the school decision-making process. As a parent ot school children I have met many admirable, genuinely dedicated individuals hard at work in the local schools, but I am disappointed at the conspicuous absence of regular, vigorous advocacy for high educational standards. The school system needs many parties — parents, students, teachers, administrators, the school board and community — to be willing to speak up for whatever is valued. Yes, we must recognize that the public system has an extremely tall order, juggling complex requirements and operating under nearly constant financial strain (Rappahannock especially suffers a harsh effect from Virginia’s peculiar state funding formula). No, these practical realities must not be permitted to squelch the aspiration to excel. Mr. Patterson usefully suggests several strategies to move us forward. I especially agree that we need “renewed commitment to curriculum and academic achievement and to the administration working with the faculty,” To succeed, however, this alliance must include parents and students as vital partners ,in forj desire to learn. Perhaps you are already the many employees and volunteers who collectively keep local public education running. If not, and you’d be willing to contribute in any way, there are numerous possible routes to pursue. The School Board meets monthly (watch the newspaper), the First Thursday Education Support Group meets bi-monthly (watch the newspaper or call 675-1461 for information), the RCES PTO meets regularly, RCHS principal Jack Raines holds meeting for parents and others to air their views and Volunteer Coordinator Jan Makela has openings of ma^ny kinds. However you choose to show support, please follow Brion Patterson’s example in stepping up to bat. ROSA T. CROCKER Huntly Letter Appreciated To the Editor: I’d like to thank Brion Patterson for his Letter to the Editor in the paper two weeks ago concerning the need for improving academic achievement and for a better attendance policy. As educators, parents, and community members, we all want what is in the best interest of our children. Both good attendance and striving for academic excellence are necessary to ensure a successful education. MOLLY M. BAILEY Washington Neighbors Thanked To the Editor: The worst weather can bring out the best in people sometimes. I want to thank Steve Critzer and his snowplow for saving me hours of work in digging out my car last Wednesday. He also took a good swipe at the driveway. Bill Rapp, a new resident to the county who lives in my neighborhood on Harris Hollow Road, also helped by lending me his snow shovel and by helping me shovel. That feeling of freedom and elation when the car is finally out is hard to match. But if I had had to shovel out my car entirely by myself, 1 would have been too pooped to drive anywhere! CINDY MAHAN 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. Mail should be addressed to “Letters to the Editor” Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. Report From Richmond > V' ■■ ' ; ?: By DEL. JAY KATZEN Last Wednesday, during his annual State of the Commonwealth address, Gov. George Allen remarked, “The citizens of our Commonwealth are the owners of this Virginia government.” He continued to say, “They rightfully expect rational scrutiny of all government expenditures, accountability,, and measurements to determine success.” 1 believe this statement was extremely appropriate, as Wednesday was the opening of the 1996 General Assembly’s regular session. In making that statement, Gov. Allen reminded all legislators, regardless of party affiliation, why they had been selected by their neighbors to represent them and what was expected of them now as delegates and senators. Whether a legislator is a freshman or entering his or h^r 30th year as a member of the Assembly, Gov. Allen’s remark should ring resoundingly clear and serve as good advice when sitting in committee, casting votes, and listening to the concerns of constituents. Despite the Ice and snow across the Commonwealth, legislators were able to make it to Richmond in time for the swearing in on Wednesday. Committee assignments are complete and subsequently, mine will remain the same: Labor and Commerce, Militia and Police, and Transportation (formerly Roads and internal Navigation). 1 am looking forward to serving the 31 st District as a member of these committees again. Several Republicans, however, were removed by the Speaker of the House, Tom Moss, from key committees on which they had served for several terms. This shuffling of members between committees is particularly disconcerting, not only because my party is proportionately underrepresented on committees already, but because such switches cause not only seniority to be forfeited, but also deprives the losing committee of years of accumulated expertise. It is especially troubling recognizing that the vast majority of our work is accomplished in committee. Now that both houses of the General Assembly have organized, we are able to move forward with legislation that will prepare the Commonwealth for the 21st century. As this Tuesday was the last day to submit all bill requests to Legislative Services, our agenda is beginning to take shape. Improving the lives of every Virginian is the objective of our agenda, ^hether it be making hunting more accessible for disabled sportsmen and women or ensuring that Virginians assigned overseas by^ the government are able to participate in Commonwealth-wide elections. ; | During the past week, my office] has received many calls and letters! from citizens of the 31st District who are concerned about or interested inlegislative proposals. I encourage you to visit Richmond during the legislative session to met with legislators to discuss items by which you are affected or have a particular' interest. Your input is an invaluable! resource for me and ^ther legislators* in managing and completing our leg-* islative agenda. Correspondence with my office via mail should be addressed to Del.( Jay Katzen, P.O. Box 496, Richmond, VA 23203. My office phone number is (804) t86-6801. ,

G-M Defeats Volleyball Teams By NAOMI SMOOT RapfMhMMck Newt Cantrlbutlaf Writer The volleyball match against Goerge Mason Thursday, Jan. 4. proved to be rather disapointing for the JV team. However varsity came close to a win. That evening varsity played three games. During the first game Angela Winter Sports Schedule On Hold At least two high school basketball games and three volleyball games will have to be rescheduled as a result of school missed last week and this one, but that is only the start of the problem. Athletic director Mike Tupper has tried to work the schedule so the teams do not have games scheduled the days before exams. This was supposed to have been exam week, but exams had been rescheduled, so more games had been scheduled for this week. Now those games will also have to be rescheduled, and another week freed up for exams. With the entire state missing school because of the weather, the Virginia High School League may reschedule the end of the winter season tournaments*" but they can not be moved back much without interfering with spring sports. The Bull Run District basketball tournament had been scheduled for Feb. 20-23, and the volleyball tournament for Feb. 17. Those dates had been set in time to allow the winning teams to go on,to regional and state . • level tournaments. Scheduling winter sports has always been challenging, but 1996 , promises to be a year that will live . long in Mr. Tupper’s memory. Snow Storms Close Park When the new storm threatened last Friday, Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Bill Wade announced that the park was closed until further notice, not only along the Skyline Drive, but also the trails - accessible from the park’s boundaries. The winter storm that began Saturday evening, Jan. 6, left the park covered in 3 to 4 feet of snow; winds created snowdrifts of 10 to 20 feet. & “The park will be closed to day hiking, backcountry camping and all other visitor use until after the storm passes through the area and an assessment can be made related to the safety of any visitor use activities,” said Park Superintendent Bill Wade. “It will also take us some time to get the Skyline Drive open for yisitor traffic,” he said. . Anyone wishing to visit the park in the winter, and especially in the next several weeks, should call 540999-3500 for up-to-date information. The emergency operations that followed the storm last weekend, and included the rescue of 10 people, have strained available resources, both personnel and equipment, to the limit. “Park staff and partners have done a tremendous job,” said Supt. Wade. “We want to thank the Virginia Department of Emergency Services, the U. S. Park Police, the National Guard, and the Virginia Department of Transportation for the use of their equipment and personnel. Without these additional resources, rescue may . have come too late.” Cycle Shop To Open A new motorcycle repair and ' parts shop will open in Brandy Station . near Culpeper this Saturday. - Minutemen Cycles, Inc. will specialize in Harley Davidson’s but* offers parts, repairs and service for all . types of bikes. ", The three owners have owned / more than 20 motorcycles among them and have a combined 50 years of . experience. Minutemen Cycles will be open /from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays off U.S. 29 in Brandy Station on the Old Brandy Road or phone 829-0313. Atkins served first for Rapp and quickly got a 2-0 lead. Sherri Lillard served for the team keeping them ahead of their opponents 3-2. Sarah Gentry also made another point. Minutes later though, Mason was ahead 6-4. Angela tied the score and continued to serve two more points before the ball was returned to the other team. Fran Overdorf, Sarah, and Angela all put in additional points for the team. Mason tied the score 11-11 though, and a time out was called. Sherri served two more points for the team but they tied once again. Two time outs were called, the second one after Rapp’s opponents had'pulled ahead by one point. Sarah then tied the game at 15 all, and another time out was called. Angela served next to win the game 17-15. During the second game Courtney Welch served the team’s first point, an ace, which made the score 11-1 in Mason’s favor. Angela served three more points as well as Sarah who made an additional two. George Mason was still ahead by seven points though. Moments later they won 15-6 due to an illegal time out by Rapp. During the final game the teams tied Several times. However, Mason soon got a 9-5 lead and later won 155. During the J.V. game Ashley McNeely served her team’s first two points. Mason ended up getting a 9-2 lead and a time out was called. Alice Gentry and Meghan Fairbrother brought the score to 13-8 Mason won 15-8 during that . game. During the second they won 15-0. Coach Maier said, “The first game was fine.” Her team was “still hustling and doing a good job.” But she added, “One player shouldn’t get fourteen points,” as was the case in the second game. UOHEeftte " ftMTHEKPftBE SOCCER vs. I*. ttUOtfffK fjUMX '930 i.MHUeoWCERT if* I TO ESSAY 730 , -4U . .Jt X A P P AH A N N O G I< •• '• .COUNTYHIGH SCHOOL ^ y‘ ^ *—’ V.»• *- * *<».: -_%*• U -1. lUSSi Boosters Plan School Sign § By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer The RCHS Athletic Boosters’ Club hopes to install this sign in front of the high school this year. Designed by Rosa Crocker of Monroe and Crocker architects, the sign is 20 feet long by 6 feet 8 inches high not counting the panther. The wall is planned to be 32 inches deep, and the platform with the panther on it is 5 feet 8 inches long. The side of the sign facing the road will hold a locked case for announcing events with removable letters. The sign will be lighted by a spotlights placed on the ground. the wall is to be stucco over concrete block with anodized aluminum letters attached. The panther, Ms. Crocker notes, * could be a sheet metal cutout, af£ three dimensional metal sculpture^ or painted plywood. She suggests it * might be created by the art students. * The Boosters’ Club, School * Board and county have already t 'approved the sign. Fundraising and * gathering volunteer materials and * labor are next on the club’s agenda. area code and then some. On January 27th — 540, it’s time to use it. Some things change. Some things don’t. And come January 27, Virginia’s western and northern regions change to the 540 area code. You should use 540 now (except for local calls), and if you haven’t told all your potential.callers, please do it before January 27. Cost haven’t changed. Local calls are still local calls, just like before. And your monthly cost for service hasn’t changed. Why a new area code? when you think of all the new phone numbers we need in Virginia - for tax 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. Don’t wait. Use the new area code - 540 - now. And reprogram any special routing equipment like PBXs, speed dialers, modems, or fax machines. For more information call 1-800-672-2628. Or visit our Home Page on the Internet at httpyAvww.bell-atl.com. Here are'Some of the towns that now have the 540 area code: Bedford, Blacksburg, Buena Vista, Chrisliansburg, Clifton Forge, Covington, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Front Royal, Galax, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Marion, Martinsville, Norton, Palaski, Radford, ' ' ' • Roanoke, Rocky Mount, Salem, Staunton, Warrenton, Waynesboro, Winchester, Wytheville. Here are the counties that now have the 540 area code: Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, 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, Tazewell, Warren, Washington, Wise, Wythe. For pur foreign exchange service customers and people living in the following counties - Fauquier, Loudoun, and Stafford - please see exchanges below to find if your area code has changed. Here are the telephone exchanges that now have the 540 area code: .220 341 223 342 224 343 225 344 226 345 228 346 229 347 230 348 231 349 232 350 234 362 236 363 238 364 245 365 248 366 249 371 251 372 253 373 254 374 258 375 259 376 261 377 262 380 265 381 268 382 .269 383 270 384 279 386 286 387 289 388 291 389 292 390 297 393 298 395 ■ 320 396 322 398 326 399 328 420 332 42r 333 427 334 429 336 431 337 432 338 433 340 434 436 562 439 563 .445 564 452 565 456 566 459 567 460 568 462 570 463 574 464 576 465 579 466 580 467 582 468 586 470 587 472 592 473 593 474 596 475 597 477 599 479 608 480 621 483 622 485 623 489 624 495 625 496 626 498 627 499 628 520 629 523 632 529 633 530 634 531 635 539 636 542 637 543 638 544 639 546 645 547 646 552 647 554 650 555 651 559 652 561 653 654 762 655 763 656 766 657 770 659 772 662 773 663 774 665 775 666 776 667 778 668 782 669 783 672 785 673 786 674 788 675 789 676 794 677 796 678 797 679 798 682 822 686 825 687 828 688 829 694 831 699 832 720 833 721 835 722 837 723 839 725 840 726 842 727 843 728 851 731 852 732 853 738 854 740 856 743 857744 858 745 859 747 861. 748 862 752 863 755 864 865 947 867 948 868 949 869 950 870 951 871 952 872 953 873 954 877 955 879 956 880 957 881 961 882 962 884 963 885 964 886 965 887 966 888 967 889 969 890 970 891 972 894 973 895 977 896 980 897 981 $98 982 899 983 921 984 923 985 925 986 926 987 928 988 929 989 930 99 ^ 932 992' 933 994 955 995 937 996 939 997 .-.940 999 942 943 944 945 946 01446 Bell Allantic ©Bell Atlantic THE HEARJ OF COMMUNICATION"

, ■ ' ■ ;'1% ;■< ... W Church ' ' ■ Activities • Sunday: Thursday: Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School K) a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Morning Worship/Cl^ldren’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m.'^-f’ Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: , Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: ’ Sunday School 9:45 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Thomas Everett Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. - Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds,Memorial Baptist / Intermin Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: \ Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Wprship 11 a.m. 1 Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Masses: Sunday: Friday: Sunday: Tuesday: St Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector On Sundays 10 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days of Obligation 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday School 9:45 a.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. Chilton’s Choir 7 p.m. AduItChoir 7:30 p.m. Sunday: F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eycharist I 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 119:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Moderator: Elder Rodger Frazier Sunday: Every Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 21 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m.,; and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. ▲ Noelle Littleton and Joseph E. McCullough, Jr. - Noelle Littleton To Wed Joseph E. McCullough, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Littleton, Jr. of Ashburn and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hutchinson of Washington announce the engagement of their children, Laura Noelle Littleton and Joseph Edward McCullough, Jr. Noelle Littleton, a summa cum laude graduate of Longwood College has taught 2 years in Rappahannock and plans to teach in Alaska. Joseph McCullough attended James Madison University and works for Alaska State Parks. An April wedding is planned at iscopal Church in Trinity Ep Washingt®!. Emily Welch Celebrates Birthday Emily Welch celebrated her seventh birthday on' Saturday'evening at her home with her parents, Bryant and Holly Welch and sister, Katie. Others joining them were Larry and Shelley Welch, Steve and Molly Welch, Amber and Nat Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Arlington, Leon Lillard and Amy of Broad Run were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard, Jack and Mary Curtis spent some time recently with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis and family at Tulsa, Okla. . Mrs. Ethel Nicholson of Luray spent a few days recently with Mr.' and Mrs. Grady Vest. Visiting recently with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson were Lynn and Betty Lillard of Springfield and Michael and Dayna Lillard of Alexandria. • A speedy recovery to all those on the sick list. Barry Hudson and Roxanne were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H'ckerson and in the Bunny Hudson home. Also visiting the Hickersons was Mary Frances Bywaters. Recent visitors of Mrs. Mabel Li Hard were Debra Moats and family, Diane Dellinger and family, Tommy and Linda Lillard, Jean Lillard, David Lillard and Ddrtny Lillard and son, Dexter of Selma, S.C. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship services at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. Anyone with Flint Hill area netos should give me a call at 987-8136. Community Saddened By Death of Mrs. Butler Our community is deeply saddened by the death of Mrs. Beatrice “Bee” Butler, widow of George Butler, who passed away Jan. 5th at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. She was one of our oldest natives having been bom here 86 years ago and we offer heartfelt sympathy to the family. * Condolences are expressed to the Pulliam family upon the passing of Mr. George “Billy” Pulliam at Culpeper Memorial Hdspital on Friday. Mr. Pulliam was bom her in Boston 79 years ago. An announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Suzanne Hoskins, daughter of Bemie and Faye Burke Hoskins to Joseph Shaw of Bealton. Miss Hoskins is the grandaughter of the late J.B. and Doris Butler Burke. Miss Carolyn Peyton of Stafford spent the New Year’s Holiday weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Peyton. Our prayers are with Mrs. Charlie Wood of “Deen-Lookin” who is recuperating from a broken hip which occurred on Dec. 23rd. ivix. ana Mrs. rreaaie ouuer spent part of the holidays with their son-inlaw and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sims and family in New Jersey. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer was the setting on Dec. 30 for the annual Christmas party gathering of the Frazier family. Those enjoying the occasion together were Mr. and Mrs. Holtzman Frazier of Fredericksburg, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Frazier and Crissy of Woodbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele, Michael and Christopher of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier of Castleton and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke of Rochelle. Mrs. Atkins remained overnight with her niece and family, the Peregory^ Mr. and Mrs. Kent Higginbotham and family of Orange spent the Christmas holiday weekend here with her mothfer, Mrs. Hilda B. Winkler. Mrs. E. J. Hoffman spent the Christmas holidays with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey W. Jenkins in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Mason or Route 522 spent the Christmas holidays with their three daughters and their families in Sumter, South By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 . Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Timbers and Shelley of Etlan were guests during the Christmas holidays of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dodson,^and also Mrs. Mildred Timbers in Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cubbage and Mrs. Harvey Tharp of Culpeper were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage on Richmond Road. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mark Bragg who celebrated his day, “Snowy Sunday” — Jan.“ 7th. > Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dean of North Carolina spent part of the holidays here with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Griesbv and family. Mrs. Rosie Wharton of Culpeper has been visiting Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams. Those in attendance at a Njew Years’ Eve party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Peregory on Castleton Ford Road were, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kelly, Karla, Matthew and Mark of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Whorton and family, of Rixeyville, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Whorton, Jonathan, JoAnna, Esther and Deborah of Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Crissy, Kevin and Jason of Viewtown and Mrs. Montrue Frazier. Wishes for happiness go out to Woody Tharp who celebrates his birthday, Friday, Jan. 19th. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Halterman were recent guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham in Jeffersonton. The “Pickin and Sing Along Party” will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 at the Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hall. Please take note the place hs been changed'from New salem church because of space. Viewtown News Notes Congratulations are extended to Daniel Hitt and Lori Corbin on their marriage Saturday, Jan. 13. The couple were married at Thoroughfare Baptist Church in Madison County. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Joan Reid who celebrated hers on Tuesday, Jan. 16 and to Billy Dodson who will celebrate his on Saturday, Jan. 20. Mr. Silas Jolliffe has returned home following a stay at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital and is doing nice,!y. Prayer is extended to Mr. Larry Wayland, who continues to be a patient at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Sympathy is extended to the Coughlin family upon the passing of Mr. Woodrow Coughlin on Sunday at a hospital in Charlottesville. s Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Frf. & Sat. 7a.m. - 8:30p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8 p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST.. CULPEPER. VIRGINIA 540/825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 540-825-0937 Sperryville Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts. 211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-8235 If you are skiing out in the woods with an amiable companion, you can revel in the white beauty of the snow. If, on the other hand, you are on a city street, facing an icy wind, you may feel i Siite differently about e matter. Isn’t that the way it is with almost everything? The way we i react to a situation so often depends upon ■ the way it affects us personally. We aren’t 1 ’ to be blamed for this; ; yet, we should stop to think that there are , two sides to every story. We should not * judge the merit of a * , viewpoint on whether _ or not it agrees with I ' our own opinion. God’s House is used to different view- < points, to controver- I sy. It has lived with changing times and opinions for centuries, and it has never been more involved than it is today. The Church is changing as change is needed, ever ready to investigate and to explore the new. Have you been keeping up with it? Why not get involved with your church or synagogue now? 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Fruits and Salads Remind Us of Sunshine With the holidays behind and a jong winter still ahead before the first spring bulb pokes timidly from the garden, fruit remains one of the foods that reminds us that somewhere the sun still shines. Winter Pears, available nearly all year around, can easily put the sunshine back into winter meals. Properly ripened, pears provide the sweetness and juice that only fresh fruit can offer. Summer or Winter salads are both versatile and healthy. Curried Pears and Rice Salad with a hint of far east flavors is tantalizing and can be made ahead. Curried Pears and Rice Salad (Makes about 6 servings) Water 1 can (12-1/2 oz.) beef broth 1 cup rice 2 fresh USA Anjou, Bose or Comice Pears . 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 1/2-3/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme lettuce Add water to broth to make 2 cups; bring to boil. Add rice; sinjmer about 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Cool. Combine rice, diced pears Public School Lunch Menus RCES Monday, Jan. 22: Breakfast: - sausage biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Jan. 23: grilled cheese ' sandwich or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Jan. 24: scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice " and milk. Thursday, Jan. 2S: french toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and • milk. Friday, Jan. 26: hot cinnamon : toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Jan. 22: Lunch: pizza, choice of vegetable and choice of ' fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 23: mexican sam- brero, french fries and apple pixie pie. Wednesday, Jan. 24: barbecue on bun, potato rounds, cole slaw or fruit and homemade cookie. Thursday, Jan. 25: spaghetti/beef, cheese, fresh veggies/dip, chilled peaches and hot garlic bread. Friday, Jan. 26: ctyicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, vegetable sticks ^ and choice of fruit. RCHS Monday, Jan. 22: little smokies/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, garden fresh peas and chilled fruit or cheese pizza, french fries and chilled fruit Tuesday, Jan. 23: chill concame, vegetable sticks, apple pixie pie and com bread/butter or fish filet/corn bread or hot steak and cheese, vegetable sticks and fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 24: vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and jelly, onion rings and fresh fruit or hot dog on bun, onion rings and chilled fruit. Thursday, Jan. 25: lasagna, tossed salad, buttered com and homemade garlic bread or tuna salad on bun or grilled ham and cheese and potato rounds. Friday, Jan. 26: fried chicken, mashed potatoes baked apples and homemade biscuit/butter or mexican sambrero or hamburger on bun and french fries. Messingers Have Son Andrew Messinger and Shelley Smith Messinger of Flint Hill are I proud to announce the birth of a son, Wyatt Daniel on Dec. 27. at Jefferson t Memorial Hospital in Ranson, W. Va. Wyatt weighed eight pounds and was 20 inches long. Grandparents of the infant are Darwin and JoAnn Smith of Athens, Ga. and William and Sophie Messinger of Floral Park, N.Y. Mrs. Oris Smith of Fountain Valley, Calif, is the great grandmother. — Marriage License The following marriage license was recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office. Robert Francis Archer, Austinburg, Ohio and Diane Lora Mossier, Washington, D.C. and celery. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder and thyme. Stir into rice mixture. Chill thoroughly. serve on lettuce-lined platter. Poached Pears are easy to make, very fast and sure to be a grand-finale to any meal. Peaches may also be used. Poached Pears 1/3 cup sugar ■9 1/4 cup sweet white wine or orange juice 2 1/2 to 3 inches stick cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 medium pears, peeled, halved, and cored; or medium peaches, peeled, halved,and pitted % In a large skillet bring sugar, wine, cinnamon, vanilla, and 3/4 cup water to boiling. Add pears or peaches. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to IS minutes or till tender. Remove cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled. Serves 4. Another family favorite at this time of year are the many recipes using apples. Often times families will only use apples in the fall season, when indeed they can be used year round. Baked Apples are easy and of Apple Dumplings are a real treat. Baked Apples 4 medium cooking apples 1/2 cup raisins, snipped pitted whole dates, or mixed dried fruit bits 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup apple juice or water Oven 350 degrees Core apples; peel a strip from the top of each. Place apples in a 2-quart casserole. Combine the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ftutmeg. Spoon into centers of apples. Add apple juice to dish. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 40 to 45 minutes or till apples are tender, basting occasionally with the cooking liquid. Serve warm with ice cream, light cream, or yogurt, if desired. Serves 4. Apple Dumplings 1/14 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup shortening 6 small apples, pears, or peaches Oven 375 degrees For syrup, mix 1 cup of the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in margarine. For pastry, mix flour and 1/4 tea-' spoon salt. Cut in shortening till coarse crumbs form. Add 6 to 8 tablespoons water, a little at a time, mixing till moistened. Form into a ball. Roll into an 18 by 12-inch rectangle; cut into six 6-incK squares. Peel and core apples, place fruit on each pastry square. Combine remaining sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over fruit; Moisten edges of pastry; fold comers to center atop fruit. Pinch to seal. Place in an 11 by 7 by 1 1 /2-inch baking pan. Pour syrup over. Bake in a 375 degrees oven about 45 minutes or till fruit is tender and pastry is brown. Serve with ice cream, if desired. Serves 6. There’s nothing better than a simple Waldorf Salad that may be made ahead and ready before that special family meal or just for an extra special touch to a regular dinner. r Waldorf Salad Spreading the dressing over the fruit mixture before it’s chilled seals out’-trirand helps keep the fruit fresh longer 2 cups chopped apples 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice" 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1/4 cup raisins or snipped pitted whole dates 1/4 cup seedless green grapes, halved (optional) 1/3 cup whipping cream or 2/3 cup frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing Ground nutmeg In a bowl toss apple with lemon juice. Stir in celery, nuts, raisins, and, if desired, grapes. For dressing, if using whipping cream, in a chilled mixing bowl whip cream or dessert topping. Spread dressing over the top of the apple mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Cover and chilj for 2 to 24 hours. To serve, fold dressing into fruit mixture. Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings. We hope you have enjoyed this week’s recipes and now we will return to our opening paragraph concerning fruits and foods that remind us that the sun is still shining regardless of the 1996 Blizzftrd conditions and hope that you will try this Sunshine Salad and enjoy! ' Sunshine Salad Serves: Approx. 10 1/2-cup servings Preparation: 35 min. 1 cup mandarin oranges ' , 1/2 cup pineapple chunks 1/2 cup grapefruit 1/2 cup black cherries 1/2 cup grapes 1/2 cup fresh fruit, pears, plums, or apples 1/2 cup orange juice 1 /2 cup shredded coconut 1 tablespoon lemon juice Drain all canned fruit. Cut fresh fruit into small 1 1/2-inch chunks. Combine all fruit in large serving bowl. Add juices and mix. Chill. Add the coconut before serving, may mix in or sprinkle on top for finished look. Lemon juice will help keep fruit fresh for several days. ■?% ■' \ '< 540-675-3338 Only $3.95 per week for a 1 inch space ANTIQUES Kill' II E!>SI-. 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For mqre information all 987-9336 or 987-8137. { Practical Nursing Aptitude Testing \ George Washington Carver - Piedmont Technical Education Center j 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 registra-} tion. ‘ } Adult Education Classes Set j 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 individtgtl, persons may join the} class at any time. j The staff requests that new students come for the first time oro Wednesdays because there are more volunteers to help with intake on! that evening. To register or get more information call 1-800-371-7380. ! I Story Hour Underway \ i The Rappahannock County Library story hour for pre-school chil-J dren, ages 2 to 5, is underway and will continue 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays* through May. s' ! 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-regis-! tration is necessary. I Candidate To Be Guest j 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 675-< 3679. . 1 t ' Health Care in Recovery t i Health Care in Recovery is a closed 12-step meeting for Health Care; Professionals recovering from the disease of alcoholism/substance abuse. This group focuses o 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 employ-! ment reentry. 1 Health Care in Recovery meets weekly. Anonymity is strictly hon-! ored. For further information call Lisa 675-1564, Kym 662-8865 or 678-1 5491 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 937-1 3027. ; 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. J 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. * Country Kids Playgroup Meets i Country Kids Playgroup meets every Monday and Thursday from 10* to noon at the Jeffersonton Community Center in Jeffersonton now; through May. ; The non-profit playgroup is for parents and children ages infant to 4^ Toys are supplied, activities and field trips ar planned. Minimal dues are* charged to help cover cost of rent. Call Elizabeth Trop at 937-5702 or Barbara Verhaalen at 349-3185 for more information. New families are* encouraged tp join. ! Health Programs Scheduled ! The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites per-! sons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Senior Nutrition Center: 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 off Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. ! Aerobic Classes Set On going aerobic classes are held at the community center ii^ Washington. Morning classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9t Call Beth Levick for information, 675-3108. 1 1 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. ' ; I Recruiters Meeting Set i Virginia Defense Force Recruiters will meet at the H.L. Pearson! Armory in Warrenton every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. For more infor-| mation call Maj. Bill Jagdman, 825-0567 or 399-3782. | j! - , 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 round trip 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 beingaccepted. 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. » t

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Make check/money order made payable to: Times Community Newspapers-Classifled P.O.Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 2 4 6 8. 10. 12. 16. 18 20 ADDITIONAL WORDS 2T. 23 25 27 » 22. 24. _ 26 28 30. Which Paper(s) Category *: Namo Argfcoss: 5. Oily: « * (?w»o ( ) Zip Slate 2 Auctions Commonwealth Of Virginia, sealed bid sale: 1968 ‘57 Aluminum MotorYact "Chesapeake*. Vessel built by Burger Boats. Routine yearly overhaul performed in November 1995. For a complete bid package, contact Mr. J. E. Thomas (804) 236-3662, State Surplus Property. Bids will open at 10:00 am on March 21,1996. Time Share and camp membership auction, Saturday January 20, 1996.The Marriot's Tysons Comer, Va.Buyers and sellers. Call Auction America, Inc. 800-7044220 for pamphlet and information. Var#378 Doors open 10:00. Announcements BEMINPERi Some of our ads will contain the NEW 840 Area Code Share America with Scandinavian, European, South American, Asian, Russian High School Exchange Students Arriving August. Become a Host/ Family/ Aise. 1-800-Sibling. 5 Business Opportunities Bs Your Ckvn Boss. Possible $2500 part-time, $8000 full-time monthly, processing insurance daimes lor healthcare providers. Investment required. Software purchase plus computer. Financing available, 1-800722-SAMS. Business Opportunity speaalizing in unique process tor refurbishing Ceramic Tile, Formica Cabinets. Fiberglass, Porcelain fictures, etc. $19,500. Limited availability. Manufacturer's authorized training. Phone: 904-629-7640. Love Candles? Partylite seeks Design Consultants with management/ selling experience in direct sales/ partyplan to introduce candles and canale accessories to this area. No investment, deliveries or territories. Call 1-800-666-6620. Restaurant for sale. Fully equipped operating business. Central VA location, 200 seats, 5000 sq. ft. excellent lease ($2350/ month) & location. Asking $125,000. 804-385-1075. Farm Equip/ Supplies Bushhog, S foot Ford. 3 point hitch, new paint, great condition. $499 CAM 540-967-8852 15 Firewood Firewood, mixed hardwood, $80.00 per cord. Delivery available. 540675-1970. 40 Livestock 20 Purebred ' Black Angus bulls, cattle prices are low and so are bull prices. Pick yours now and save Prices lower than ever. Ray T. Cannon. 540-937-4900 41 Lott ft Found Missing- Flint Hill area large spayed female Great Dane/ German shepherd mix. Black with white on her chest and 4 toes. Lost January 1,1996. Answers to Zoya. She is wearing a neon pink collar. Family pet. If you have seen her, . please call Tammy at 347-4222 or leave message at 347-4518. 42 Misc. for Sole/ Rent Bahama Cruise: 5 days/ 4 nights. Under bookedl Must selll $279/ couple, limited tickets. 1.-800935-9999 ext 2127. Monday-Saturday, 9:00am10:00prn. Flight Jackal. Men’s large size in flame-retardant Nomex fabric. $125 firm. Like new. Brian days 777-1111; evenings 771-4927. _ Hunting Club Membership; includes use of 6,000 acres in Northern Virginia. CaH 703-6709783. 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. Wolff Tanning Beds. Order direct from factory distribution center. Solid steel, full body tanning beds, financing available. Free Catalog. 1-800-5379113 (Callers inside 804 area code) 1-800-4470040 (Callers inside 540/703 area code). 43 Misc. Wanted WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers All types Cash terms. Will pick up at farm. (410) 987-5642 We pay cash (or Deed of Trusts or mortgage notes secured by real estate. Why wait on payments when you can have cash? Call Cambridge Investment TodayI 540662-2300. 47 Personals ADOPTION Young happily married couple who cannot have children wishes id adopt baby. Will share photos, letters as child grows, if desired.°Will pay medical & lejpl expenses. Miriam & Jeff code 3103 ^ 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 703-971-372S or 800797-0603. Legal! confidential. Assisted living - 24/ hour Licensed Supervision for the elderly, from $900 monthly, all inclusive. Eleven VA Locations. Since 1968. American Retirement Homes. 1-800 999-6637. Single Men and women a free call will provide die information you need to find a new, exciting relationship. Recorded message. 1-800-311-2871. Happy Jack Trivermicide: Recognized safe and effective against hook, round, and tapeworms in dogs and cats. Available O-T-C. At Southern States. 52 Services Business Mortgage Annuity, lottery mortgage, annuity, tottery. Get cash now. Colonial Financial, the nationwide leader since 1984. 1-800-969-1200. Extension 50. EARLY’S CARPET, INC. RL211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Chimney Sweeping Relining Fully Insured Bruce Vierling 703-675-3508 55 Services Misc 1st and 2nd Mortgages Fast. Any Credit rating. No upfront fees. Easy payment plans. Great rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0588 or 1800-827-8909. Crosstate Mortgage. Any Credit Rating - Cash for Homeowners - No Equity Programs - Lowest Rates - No Up Front Fees - Local Co. - United Southern Mortgage . Call Nelson - 1800-254-9506. Ws Buy Mortgages, Trust Deeds, Annuities, Lotteries. Did you sell your property? Receiving payments? Why waitl Get Cash now. Nation! wide. Great Prices. Call 1-800-659-2274, Ext. 36. 60 Rental* Apartment* Bam. Available immediately, . behind Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, has 7 stalls, center isle, hay storage, new fenang around 2 paddocks. $800/ month. Call Alera. ArmfieKt/ Miller. Ripley Real Estate. 703-687-6683. 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, One Bedroom, very private, secluded basement apartment. Lots of sunlight. Oft of Rt. 17. 16 miles from 1-95. Morris villa, $400 /mo. Includes utilities. 540-347-4222 leave message. 61 Rentals Commercial Otflcs Space/ Washington, VA. 2 rooms, 180 sq.ft, each, private entrance^ rent 1 or both, $125/ month per rbom including utilities. Available now. 540-675-3317. Office Space/ The Plains - on comer Rts. 245 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. 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 Government Foreclosed Homes for pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax. Repo's, FDIC, RTC, IRS. Your area. Toll tree 1800-898-9778 ext. (F 5139 for current listings. Fee. 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 ml Special holiday financing thru 1/15/96. Call owner 540-662-9216. Footsteps to River! 5 acres - $15,900. Off-season price on beautiful blend of hardwoods & 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 rod I New, reduced finance rates I Call now 304-4925429. 72 Real Estate/ Owner Martlonsbura. WV . 7 acres with nuge hardwoods overlooking ‘Deer Highway', pond site, state road front, 90 minutes D.C. No down payment, $19,000 Owner 304-788-0613 or 304788-4014, Private, ' wooded, perked, building, lot3.275 acres. $30,000. 522 to Smith Heritage Lane, near Rappahannock- Culpeper County line. CAII Owner 703527-6478 evenings 73 Real Estate Lota/Acreage Chasa peaks Bay Absolute Liquidation. Free color brochure & List List of VA waterfront & water access acreage on Bay's most pristine area. Private boat dock & pier. On site finanang. Call today 800-775-4563. ext. 6873, Coastal North Carolina. Free list ol waterfront bargains. Acreage and homesites as low $17,900 Live Oak Development. 1 -800-566LAND. South Carolina Lakeview Bargain! $19,900. Free Boat Slipl Beautifully wooded lot with Iree private boat slip in spec? tacular\waterfront community ^abutting got I course Paved* roads, water sewer, more! Excellent finanang Waterfront also available. Call now 800-704-3154. Timberlake Estates. 80 Legal Notices 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, 1906 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 (31 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 15.1496.1. Tax Map 20, Parcel 34-A (lot of record), located on/ near RT. 628, Washington, VA in Hampton Magisterial District. Variance allowed under Section 170-36 (D), Articles 1 through 5 of the Rappafiannock County Code. 1-10,1-17-95 #110639 84 Automobiles ' PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION Sat., Jan* 20th W.ikvman Cl. Manassas, VA Averse S*l«x $300 HENRY’S WRECKER SERVICE 703-280-9734 703-698-8900 Donat* Vehichles - RVs - Boats - to Jewish Heritage lor the Blind. Tax Deductible. Free Towing. Need not run. 1800-2-DONATE/ 1-800236 6283. Ford 1993 Mustang GT white, fully loaded. $9500 00/best offer. Call 540-439-0425. Must Sell: 1992 Infiniti G-20, Red, 4 door, loaded. Power everything, power sunroof, 65K miles. $13,000 lobo. Please call 540-347-1639 if no answer, please leave a message. Suzuki 1988 1/2 Samauri 4X4. Green in color, 2Tops, Body in MINT condition, wheels and Ores in great condition, needs new engine. Will sell for $850 00 obo. Call 703 815-2561 ask “lor Stephen. 85 Trucks/Vans 1984 GMC; 2500. 4x4, automatic, A/C, diesel, over 20 extras, just painted, navy/ silver, 2 ton. New inspection. Great snow tires. $6995 CAD 540-987-8852 Range Rover 1992, Country Edition. Blue, 66K miles, records available. $29,999/ or best offer. Call 202-363-5656. 88 Part* at Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars and trucks Some new parts Motor*, tansmtaions and parts instated (H purchased hats). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all-times. We Buy and Sell running ears and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat S6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rl 229,3 mUeepait Cdpeper Hift School 82S-2S71 Job update Mid-Week Edition 90 Employment Services Postal Jobs. Start $12.08/hr. plus benefits. For exam and application info, call 219-794-0010 ext. VA160, 9AM to ,11PM, 7 days. 91 Help Wanted Auto Technician wanted for automotive service center. Experience necessary. Top salary and benefits. Apply in person: Warrenton Foreign Car, Inc. 540-347-3470 BOLTON ELECTRIC INC. Seeking entry level apprentices & apprentices with up to 3 yrs. experience. Apply In person, MF, 9-2. Call to make appt. 703-257-5766 35,000/ Year Income potential. Reading books.' Toll free 1-800-898-9778 ext. 5139 for details. Fee. AAA Opportunity OTR drivers. A career company. A 1 equipment. A place to call home must be at least 25 with good MVR. Call Mike Sides Challenger Motor Freight. 1-800-756-3054 8a.m.5p.m. Home typists needed. Also PC/Word processor users. $40,000/year income potential. Toll free 1-800-898-9778 Ext. T5139 for details. We bring employers and jobseekers together. &appafjannocfe jftetos; CLASSIFIED Drivara - OTR adds $1,000 sign-on bonus) Limited openings lor experienced flatbed drivers. Assigned conventional, benefits. 401k and more. Call today I 800-6463438, Ext. 1015 Owner Operators welcomel Drivara: $36,000 -f yearly, up to $.36/mi., be home every 9-12 days, free medical, dental, re- ' tirement, $1000 tarp, $500 safety bonus. Assigned tractors. Hornady Truck Une 1-800-3437989. Drivers -OTR... $1,000 sign-on bonus, new conventional equipment, great benefits, lease program. Earn up to 29 ‘ cents per mile. Students „ welcome! Cal-Ark International. 800-950-TEAM, 800-889-1030. MECHANIC Experienced small engine mechanic needed. Call: 540-347-4238 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR 11/MR #6053*01 Full-time position to “float" between agem cy group homes for developmental^ disabled adults. Assoc, degree in human services or equivalent exp. Requires knowledge of behavioral programming & skill w/consumers w/mental retardation. Day, evening & weekend hrs. Hiring range: $9.91-$11.14/hr. Apply with RRCSS application by 12:00 Noon, 1/26/96, to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 South Main St., Culpeper. VA 22701. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA. The Rappahannock/Warren County FSA offices have one opening tor a temporary intermittent office position. Applications can be obtained from the Rappahannock County office located at the Comer of Gay and Jett Streets, Theatre Building, Washington. Va. Application tiling deadline - January 23. FSA b an Equal Opportune ty Employer. CUSTOMER SERVICE Small, but rapidly growing company is looking fpr dedicated self-starter for a Customer Service position. Duties include data entry, response to telephone inquiries, and general administrative work. Good communication and computer skills required. Experience desired, but, will train the right person. Call, mail or fax resume/letter to address below. L’Aprina International Inc. P.O. Box 221644, Chantilly, VA. 22022 Phone: (703) 378-1340 Fax: (703) 817-9860 CONSERVATION SPECIAUST 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.

C. S. Menefee Cleveland Smith Menefee, 71, of Sperryville, died on Saturday, Jan. 6 at Fauquier Hospital. He was bom on June 28, 1924, in Rappahannock County to the late Floyd William and Josie May Menefee. He was retired from Freedom Studies as a mail clerk and attended New Hope Bible Church. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Della Mary Atkins Menefee of Sperryville; two daughters, Linda Lou Bird of Manassas and Wanda Lee Rutherford of Rixeyville; two sons, Carson Eastham Menefee and Billy William Menefee, both of Sperryville. He is also survived by four brothers, Richard Menefee of Sperryville, Earl Menefee of Warrenton, James Menefee of Flint Hill and Roger Menefee of Washington; four sisters, Bertie Pullen of Flint Hill, Ann Layton and Oakey Lambert, both of Charlottesville and Margaret Fincham of Front Royal; 11 grandchildren *and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 12 at Found & Sons Chapel with the Rev. Carl Menefee officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Pallbearers named were Randolph Clater, Eddie Wayland, Roger Jenkins, John Eubank, Buddy Brown, Steve Clatterbuck, James Leake and Pete Estes. Roy Heltzel Roy Franklin Heltzel, age 70, died on Sunday, Jan. 7 after a long illness. He was bom on Oct. 16, 1925, at Edinburg, and was the son of the late Grace Heishman Heltzel and Perry Lea Heltzel. He was a member of Culpeper Baptist Church and had served as a deacon, chairman of the deacon board, Sunday School teacher, and had served on various committees in the church. He received his bachelor’s of science degree in animal husbandry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1953. He later received his master’s degree from North Carolina State in agriculture. He worked in Madison and Rappahannock counties for several years as VPI Extension Agent. He came to Culpeper in 1955 and served as VPI Extension Agent (Agriculture) for 32 years of Culpeper County award. After retirement from extension, he worked with the Culpeper County Farmers Co-op for 10 years as director of training, where he received the Leadership Award from the Virginia Council of Farmers Cooperatives. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara C. Heltzel, a son, Roy F. Heltzel Jr. and his wife Ann J. Heltzel of Norfolk, a daughter, Margaret Paige Haynes and her husband, the Rev. Richard Randall Haynes of Charles City. He is also survived by three grandsons, Roy F. Heltzel III (Tripp), Ryan Perry Haynes and Joseph Tyler Haynes. Surviving family also includes a brother, Earl G. Heltzel of Culpeper and three sisters, Renetta Helsley of Woodstock, Ester Polk of Edinburg, and Bessie Sherman of Woodstock. Memorial contributions may be: made to the Culpeper Baptist Church, Building Fund, West Street, Culpeper, 22701, or the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, Harmony Hollow Road, Front Royal, 22630. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Jan. 14 at Culpeper Baptist Church with the Rev. John S. Farrar officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Clore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Ruth Pyne Ruth Marian Pyne, 83, of Washington died Dec. 26 at the Fauquier Hosptial in Warrenton. ; She was born Aug. 1, 1912, in Dayton, Ohio. ;She was a retired technical librarian with the U.S. Department of Agiiculture. ■ She is survived by a son, Michael Pyhe and his wife, Sharon L. and a granddaughter, Lea Beatrice Pyne, all of Washington. ;Memorial services will be held privately. -Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church P.O. Box 27 Washington, Va. 22727. Lucy Goodall ;Mrs. Lucy Nethers Goodall, 84 of Etlen, died Saturday, Jan. 13 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Bom Sept. 28, 1911, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William (Tip) and Inez Brown Nethers. ;She was the wife of the late Asa Goodall. 'Mrs. Goodall was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church at Nethers. She is survived by a son, Albert and his wife, Sandra Goodall of Rixeyville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild and two great-greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Nelson Nethers of Sperryville, Clifton Nethers of Amissvilie, Ray Nethers of Stephens City |nd a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Etlan Cemetery in Etlan with the Rev. Patricia Stover officiating. a Memorial contributions may be made to the Culpeper Christian School, 810 Old Rixeyville Rd. Culpeper, Va. 22701. Clore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. W. B. Hay III William Bucky Hay, III, 43, of Culpeper, died on Sunday, Jan. 14 at his residence. He was born Nov. 22, 1952, in Charlottesville to Willie Mae Bledsoe Hay and the late William Hay, Jr. He was a 1971 graduate of Culpeper County high School and received his degree from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Bucky was a past member of the Jaycees and the Culpeper Rotary club where he was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He was also a member of the Rappahannock Hunt Club. He was on the Board of Directors of the" Virginia Automotive Wholesaler Association and was coowner and president of the Culpeper, Orange and Warrenton Auto Parts. He and his wife owned and operated Hay Day Farm where Camp Fantastic was held annually supporting the Make a Wish Foundation as well as numerous 4-H events. He was a member of the Culpeper United Methodist Church. Those who knew Bucky will remember and deeply miss his wonderful sense of humor. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Gilda G. Hay; his daughter, Leslie C. Hay of CulpeperJ his mother, Willie Mae Inskeep and her husband Robert L. Sr., of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; one brother. Robert L. Inskeep, Jr., of Charlotte, North Carolina and one sister, Anne I. Smith of Madison. He was preceded in death by his father, William Hay, Jr. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Found & Sons Chapel with the Rev. Robert J. Donnelly officiating. Eulogy was given by Rev. R. Wayne Bernardo. Interment followed-in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pete Nelson, Curtis Stallings, Bobby Ryan, Billy Yowell, Powell O’Bannon and Tad Loving. Honorary pallbearers were John Hanback, Clinton Covington, Nick Olinger, Milt Jeffries, Clinton Shifflett, Oliver Brown, Mike Olinger and Craig Brissette. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leslie , C. Hay Educational Trust Fund, c/o Central Fidelity Bank, 151 N. Main Street, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Vance Jenkins Vance Thomas Jenkins, 43, of Rapidan, formerly of Remington and Castleton died on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the University Hospital in Charlottesville after a brief illness. Born August 18, 1952, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Inez Queen Jenkins and the late Rudolph A. Jenkins. He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a graduate of Fauquier High School and James Madison University with a degree in English. Until recently, he was sports writer for the Culpeper News. At his death, he was a selfemployed contractor whose specialty was the reconstruction of log houses. Van was an avid bird hunter and annually travelled to Texas to hunt quail. Services were held on Jan. 17 at Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper with the Rev. John S. Farrar officiating. Interment was in Remington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rapidan Volunteer Fire Department or the Orange County Rescue. Pallbearers were Chris Queen, Tim Queen, Allen Cubbage, Trone Powles, Charles “Bo” Mueller and Jimmy Green. Clore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. W. Coughlin Mr. Woodrow Coughlin of Castleton, died Sunday, Jan. 14 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville after a long illness. He was born in Rappahannock County on Nov. 1, 1912, to the late James and Golda Deal Coughlin. He was baptized into the Baptist faith. Mr. Coughlin was a retired farmer and builder. Survivors include his wife, Doris Hudson Coughlin of Castleton and sister, Eckis Simms of Culpeper. Funeral services were held at Clore Funeral Home Chapel on Jan. 17 with Rev. John McKay officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Pallbearers were Roy Ellis, Carl Clinedinst, Elliott Bucker, Melvin Jenkins, Tommy Williams, Ross Miller, Wayne Weller and Franklin Hitt. Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Cleveland Bailey Cleveland Jackson Bailey, 77, of Culpeper died on Monday, Jan. 15 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 1, 1918, in Culpeper to the late Richard and Ella Mae Clatterbuck Bailey. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Elizabeth Baumgardner and Carolyn Judith Bowler, bpth of Culpeper; three brothers, James Bailey of Warrenton, Clarence Bailey of Fredericksburg and Leonard Bailey of Washington and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Bailey. Graveside services will be held at 2.p.m.‘on Friday, Jan. 19 in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton with the Rev. William Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be ' made in his name to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, 22701. Found & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Patricia Pucher Patricia Fincham “Patty” Pucher, 43, .of Chesapeake died Jan. 10, in a Chesapeake hospital. Mrs. Pucher worked in the data processing department at the Naval Supply Center. She was a native of Chesapeake and a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church. She graduated from Indian River High School and attended Tidewater Community College. She was formerly from Rappahannock County. Survivors include her husband, William Joseph “Bill” Pucher, a stepson, William A. Pucher, her mother, Verlie “Judy” Fincham of Chesapeake. Also surviving are a sister, Betty Jean Briley of Chesapeake; three brothers, Luther M. Fincham of Flemington, N.J., Louis B. Fincham Jr. and Jerry Wayne Fincham, both of Chesapeake; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis B. Fincham Sr. Funeral services was conducted Jan. 13 in Woodland Heights Baptist Church by Dr. Kenneth A. Barnes and the Rev. Paul D. Moore. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Wood Fincham Wood Ray Fincham, 71, of Chesapeake died Jan. 8, in a Chesapeake hospital. He was retired and self-employed. He was a native of Rappahannock County and a Baptist. He was an Army veteran of World War II and he received the Victory Ribbon. He is survived by his wife, May B. Fincham; two daughters, Angela Jones of Virginia Beach and Shelia Wilson of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Virginia Castello and Vickie Sparrow, both of Chesapeake; three sons, Gregory Fincham of Jacksonville, Fla., Danny Fincham of Virginia Beach and Woody Fincham of Chesapeake and two stepsons, Jody Clewis of Lafayette, La., and Alvin Clewis of Chesapeake. * * Also surviving are two brothers, , Luther C. Fincham of Chesapeake ; and Edward Fincham of Frederic® ' County; 11 grandchildren; foster j daughter, Sarah Hebert of Chesapeake and dear friends, Dr. and Mrs. W. Stanley Jennings of Chesapeake. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 12 by Pastor Vinnie Loschiale in i Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, , Great Bridge chapel. , Burial was in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. g The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 825-2361 •1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS Geest Funeral ‘ Home, Inc. 405 SperryviUe Pike Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-0395 3 A. 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Amissville Ruritans Seek Nominations 1 we finally got dug out from Buzzard of 1996. It’s certainly one we will long remember. The only person we know digging out driveways is Roger Cordani; you may want to keep his number handed for the next big snowfall, if it comes, 937-5739. Roger said he worked from 6 a.m. to 9 and 10 o’clock at night all last week; even dug out a couple of people on Sunday. Also, I understand Donnie Uber at 937-5708 has snow removal equipment, but VDOT contracted with him to remove snow from the state roads. He also worked long days last week, when he’s not removing snow, he’s helping with operations of the Viewtown Store. Today, Jan. 17, is the deadline for registering to attend the Eastern Sports Show on Feb. 3. Call Paul Oesterreicher at 937-5119. Feb. 5 is deadline for nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award. Mail your recommendations to By CATHY LOU SMITH 937*5024 %mKW “Amissville Ruritan Club, care of Charles R. Mills, 4087 Waterford Road, Viewtown, 22746.” Amissville Baptist RA’s are collecting coats for the homeless in Alexandria. Leave in the vestibule. Guest speaker at the Amissville United Methodist Church in the 11 am. service this Sunday, Jan. 21 will be Stanley Wade, from the Front Royal Camp of the Gideons. In Blizzard News, we’re sorry to report that Pauline Latham’s nephew, Van Jenkins, passed away. Bob Chandler had a heart attack last Tuesday week ago and is in Fauquier Hospital. He was assisted from his property on Korea Road by one of the National Guard’s HumV’s. Mike Kelly, Waterford Road, was also carried by Hum-V to a waiting rescue squad and taken to Fauquier Hospital after a back injury. Charles Stringfellow suffered a heart attack. Our prayers are with all these dear friends and their families. A brand new baby has arrived at Hackley’s. she bravely arrived during the height of the “Blizzard of 96” on Sunday night. Graham, Josh and Jan helped revive the adorable little black heifer who was covered with ice and nearly frozen. Little “Icy” is being bottle-fed now and is doing fine! Charlotte Mills and Courtney will have Childrens Church at Amissville Baptist Church Sunday, Jan. 21. Attention parents, if you have teens or pre-teens, you may be interested to know that the “Parental Guidance” magazine by Focus on the Family has changed its name to “Plugged In.” You can stay informed with today’s youth culture with reviews and commentary on music, movies, and TV aimed at young people. Suggested donation is $20 for 12 issues. Call 800-232-6459.v This Sunday, Jan. 21, is “Sanctity of Life Sunday.” ThousandsVof churches across the country will toll their bells for the millions of babies who have lost their lives through abortion. The 23rd annual March for Life takes place at noon on Monday, Jan. 22, in Washington, DC. Our won John Borgens interviewed the current and former directors of the Warrenton Crisis Pregnancy Center in his program last Saturday, “WPRZ’s Concern.” Their 24-hour hotline is 347-7770. Thanks for leaving your news at Hackley’s Store. Miss Bobbie Jo Brown Wins a Bicycle Miss Bobbie Jo Brown daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown was the lucky winner of the bicycle given away at the new Food Lion Store in Front Royal. Due to the snow our new minister, Rev. Phillip Bailey’s first sermon due on Sunday Jan. 7th was postponed but was enjoyed by the congregation on Sunday the 14th. Happy belated birthday wishes to Tim Settle of Castleton whose day was Friday, Jan. 5th and to Mrs. Vickie Beatly of Point O’ Woods Front Royal who celebrated her day on Saturday, Jan. 13th. James Miller candidate for the Republican U.S. Senate will be guest of honor at Fairlea Farm, home of Walter and Susan Longyear from 7 to 9 on Sunday, evening Jan. 21. The By RUTH CLARK : 675-3608 -.C'4- <%:>,. '■- V' - public is invited to attend. For more information call Walter or Susan Longyear at 675-3679. Our prayers are with Mrs. Lois Peterson who had surgery at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville recently and also for Roger Menefee and Charles Stringfellow. Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped in Warrenton on Thursday. Bobby and Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo, Nina Coates and son Chris and Mark Shepandson enjoyed dinner at the Pizza Hut and bowling on Saturday evening in Front Royal. Our sympathy to our Washington post-ministers, Mrs. Linda Butler on the passing of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Beatrice Butler of Boston. Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler were Katie Giles and Rachael Benta. Monday Mrs. Edie falls and children, Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped and had lunch in Warrenton. Mrs. Sarah Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo attended the movies in Front Royal on Monday afternoon. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Donald Keyser of Alexandria, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Mr. and Mrs. David Keyser of Sperryville. Our condolences to Mrs. Doris Coughlin of Castleton whose husband, Woodrow passed away Sunday. Have a great week and please call me when you have news for my column. American Heart Association WtW Hf ,HllNMOI-' . .dl .•*: 7 yi f'■£#■:;: ■•'■: ■.X ■::■■(■■'&/::X& mimml I» &&5j ®p! fe%T,F-' V V*V£W ; <• »■ &gSi / TOTAL SAVINGS NOW UP TO 40%! Now our Red Dot Sale includes our entire stock of Fall & Winter Clearance merchandise. And the selection is the largest it will ever be. Look for the Red Dots and take 20% off the prices currently marked. Peebles Where Quality and Value are Always in Style rnPKF ^OYAl, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9: SUN. 12-5 • LURAY SHOPPING rFNTTB • IIJPAY va • Hoult5; MON-FRI- »»a»-sao - warr^on Milwarrenton, va Ms« °™moa. houSsVSwlSif imUSJViV REAL • ^^^^^^^^WXvXyXvt-V. v.£.;.v.v.;.v.;.v ;..\ F^TATF LJ 1 jtTL A I_i F^TTIF/^nr/^TI\/ DIRE CTORY Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office. Marshall M. Atkins to Dean Marshall Atkins, 8.439 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of Gift. Richard Lee Settle and others to Peter A. Kreyling and wife, 10.2583 acres, Hampton District. $50,000. Barbour J. Weaver and others to Swendolyn G. Hays and others, tract one, 30 acres and tract two, 15 acres, Jackson District. $369,900. Charles H. Easton and wife to Delmas Dean Dotson and wife, tract 15, .8 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. ■' John O’Marley Bums to James G. Combo Real Estate Available in 14 Newspapers Call 675-3338 Brown and wife, parcel C, .4148 acres, Hampton District. $5,000. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE 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 VERY WHITE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY.. (Where all the good guys are) BLACKWATER CREEK FARMETTE: Unique remodeled farmhouse, porches, stone fireplace, walnut walls, many special features, looks over beaver dam on the creek, open land and woods, barn, horse country secluded 5 acres, no traffic (except for horses) $155,000. NEW CAPE COD FARMHOUSE: Private setting on 5 wooded acres in area of larger tracts and farms, 4 bedrooms, 3% baths, family room, basement, garage, porches, views, wood floors, French doors, not in development, paved road frontage, $189,000. LITTLE WASHINGTON area: 3 bedroom home in area of larger tracts and hiking, cascading creek area near Shenandoah Nat’l Park, decks with mtn views, 3.3 acres open and woods, " $119,000. THE WHITE HOUSE in Washington, $195,000. ROGER BATCHELDER, Still behind the / u/uu on uay street 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (Res ) LAND - NOW YOU CAN SEE TT ALL - RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY The whole Blue Ridge range from this lovely spot of 32+ acres just off Rt.231. Come see for yourself--it's spectacular! Asking $5,500 per acre. Fogg Mountain: Only 21 75 lovely hardwood acres with super views of Blue Ridge Mts. Private road, underground utilities; under scenic easement. $3,000-$3,500 per acre. 14 rolling acres on Castleton View Rd., stream, small barn, mountain views. Well and septic. $73,000 10 acres, excellent location, Washington, VA. Secluded, great views, small stream. $90,000. 4+ private acres to build your weekend getaway. Mountain views $45,000. . 2 acres near Sljenandoah National Park. Trout stream, private $45,000. 3 lots available overlooking village, nice views, convenient underground utilities. Good terms. $28.000-$42.000 EILEEN M. DAY, REALTORS The Clopton House Box 126, Washington, Virginia 22747 540-675-3033 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEKI OPEN SUNDAY 12 TO 4 PM _The Country Property People Regency HOME: 540-937-3029 JOFFICE: 540-341-1080 1-800-341-1080 ANNE FURTICK RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY has need for rentals! Have 2 good homes, 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms, both rented. Seller financing with 10% down. $128,500. CHECK BUILDING PERMITS - You will see why “Good “ land will be harder to find' “SNOW" prices NOW below Market - many with seller financing! Small tracts or large preserves, tell me what you need NOW!!