Rappahannock News, October 23, 1996

The Bounty of Fall ^ * s fowtoaoodtNiw* Staff PhotobyCindy Mahan , Indian corn and gourds form a colorful reminder of the bounty of the earth as the seasons turn and winter approaches. ; Old Rag Bulletins Daylight Savings time, ends this Sunday morning. Set clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday evening. Jackson District Meeting Supervisor Ron Frazier will host a Jackson District town meeting at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Amissville Fire Hall. Topics of discussion will be VDOT's six-year road plan, taxes, schools : and other local concerns. Fall Election The Voter Registrar's Office will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26, and next Saturday, Nov. 2, for people wishing to cast absentee ballots. Absentee ballots can also be cast during regular office hours from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Voter Registrar Nancy Le^ke reminds voters that the last day to cast absentee ballots is Saturday, Nov. 2. Land Use Assessments Applications for revalidation of land use assessments have been mailed out by the Commissioner of Revenue's Office and must be returned by Nov. 1. The office is also accepting new applications for land use taxation. For information or answers to questions call the office at 675-3513. Government At A Glance • Library Board, October meeting canceled. • Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., •Thursday, Oct. 24, Courthouse. , . Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675 3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Planners Urged To Save Roads Sewers Threaten County By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The planners were urged to protect the county's country roads at a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan last Wednesday. • Following a two-hour open house for anyone who wanted to question members of the Planning Commission, chairman Mike Massie opened the formal public hearing. Phil Irwin said, "I like it. There is a lot of good language in it." He noted that the plan calls for maintaining the present road system arid making improvements only for the sake of safety or county-planned growth. "It is important that smaller road projects maintain their rural character," Mr. Irwin said. Kathleen Maier read a statement endorsed by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection., She urged the planners to consider the roads along with air, water and soil as natural resources. "Natural resources are those gifts that are not renewable and once they are consumed or destroyed, are irreplaceable," she said. "The analogy of roads as resources may be a bit dramatic, but in these times, it seems as though we need the vision to redefine sources of health and well-being." Ms. Maier said the Comprehensive Plan clearly calls for keeping the roads as they are, but "it seems in reality we are at the mandates of VDOT authorities unless there is a public hearing as in the case of Route 630. Perhaps we need to focus on greater communication between VDOT regional planners and our boards," she added. Ms! Maier said more effort should be put into involving the public in the six-year road plan. "Even though there may be advertisements or easy access to the plan through the zoning office, unfortunately many people remain uninformed of changes until it is too late." She said that the rural character of the roads is important to the tourist trade and cited the Fodderstack Road as an example. Bob Dennis, former president of the Piedmont Environmental Council urged the planners to study future needs for sewer. "I think you’ve done a great job," he said. He said PEC had watched See Planners, Page A-2 Paul Nichols Dies Teach Reading With Phonics TTy SHARON KILPATRICK New. stair Writer Last Tuesday Robert W. Sweet, president of the National Right to Read Foundation, talked to a small group of citizens about the advantages of teaching phonics. The gathering was sponsored by the local Republican party and held in the Courthouse. Mr. Sweet said there are many programs that can help children master phonics and that purchasing a "whole language system" costs schools four to five times as much as purchasing a phonics-based system. Mr. Sweet said, "In most schools today in America children are trained to memorize words or look at the first and last letters. He said they can generally get through first and second grade. It is often third grade before reality hits that they can't read new works." He said the current reading systems "works for some children, but 25 to 30 percent don't get it that way. There are many casualties. I have talked to thousands of parents of children 9 to 11 years of age that haven't mastered the basics." He said all children can benefit from instruction in phonics and for some children "it is essential that they have direct systematic instruction in phonitJs." He said it could be taught in a way that appeals to See Reading, Page A-2 By LISA G. CURRIE P>pp«t«—o<li Newt Contributing Writer v The death of Paul .Andrew Nichols Sr. bnngs more than just an empty pew at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. , It brings an ache in the hearts and tears to the eyes of hundreds. On Thursday, Oct. 24, 70 years after his birth, Mr. Nichols will be honored with a traditional church service. The 1 p.m. service will be conducted by Rev. Jennings Hobson at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, in a sanctuary where Mr. Nichols spent more than 43 years, a place where his children, his grandchildren and his godchildren were baptized. It is a place where he knelt each Sunday, taking the faithful back pew which was affectionately known as "Paul's seat." Due to the size of the anticipate ed crowd, the parish hall will also be used and the service televised via cameras. Following the service a reception will be held at the church. Another service offering a community tribute to Mr. Nichols will be held at 4 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. This remembrance celebration includes speakers, stories and reflections of the life of Paul Nichols. "He had an incredible gift with children. Even in the most adverse situations he was able to get right to the child and communicate with them," said David Gangel, superintendent of Rappahannock County Public Schools. He said Mr. Nichols will be remembered for his "common sense dealing with issues." Dr. Gangel said no matter how intricate the issues, Mr. Nichols was always able to use his own values and judgment for a fair and practical approach. Paul Nichols was as familiar in the community as the sun, without pretension or airs. "I've know Paul for over.40 years. He was just a pillar of the community but for more than his faithful service to his church, his dedication to the Boy Scouts or his See Nichols, Page A-6 Paul Nichols 1926-1996 Services: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26. Rappahannock County Elementary School, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. Battle of the Warners Enters Final Weeks Senator Confident Record Will Win By DAN LOWREY and MATTHEW BROWN Times Newspapers Staff Writers John Warner may still hold a significant lead in polls, but in the battle for a seat in the U.S. Senate, money has a wearing effect. And his challenger, Alexandria telecommunications tycoon Mark Warner has plenty of it. This summer, Mark Warner began flooding the airwaves with a $5 million television advertising campaign that attacked the Republican senator's record. Some polls indicate he is gaining somewhat on the senator's lead. Since then. Sen. Warner has been touring the state in an attempt to answer his challenger's charges and set the record straight. "No Republican other than myself could withstand that amount of campaign spending," said Sen. Warner at an interview with the Times Community Newspapers editorial board. For John Warner, 69, raising money comes the old-fashioned way: through working constituents and special interests for their support. "An essential part of being elected is the ability to convince other people to give money to your campaign," he said. He added that putting enormous amounts of one's own money into a See Senator, Page A-6 John W. Warner Home: Alexandria Party: Republican Age: 69 Education: B.S. Washington and Lee University; University of Virginia Law School. Political career: U.S. Senator 1979 to present, second ranking member of Armed Services Committee, and on four other committees. Challenger Says Race Narrowing By DAN LOWREY and MATTHEW BROWN Times Newspapers Staff Writers Mark Warner has worked hard, and paid , plenty, to keep the focus of the U.S. Senate race on incumbent John Warner and his record. On Senator John Warner's suggestion that putting so much of his own money into his campaign is "not the Virginia way," Mark Warner counters that no voters have suggested they would prefer he fund his campaign out of special interest contributions. But the challenger's message may have been buried beneath the onslaught of negative advertising that has hallmarked his candidacy. Mark Warner’s message is about the future. He envisions an information-based economy, a computer in every classroom and a world linked together by a global network. The telecommunications tycoon supports public education and favors teaching computer skills to all students. He calls computers "the great disparity diminisher." ”1 think we are moving from an industrialbased economy to an informational-based economy," said the 41-year-old Democratic U.S. Senate candidate. "I believe Virginia has to be the Mark W. Warner Home: Alexandria Party: Democrat Age: 41 Education: B.A. George Washington University; Harvard Law School. Career: Managing director of Columbia Capital Corp, Capital Cellular Corp. Political career: Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia (1993-95) See Challenger, Page A-6 12 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1996 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents

District Court Docket •Mb The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15, and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Jang-Hyun Choi, 68/55, $39/29. Frank Joseph Connors, 70/55, $45/39, no registration in possession, complied with law. Anthony Edward Clanagan, possess marijuana, possess alcohol under age, reckless driving/accident, seat belt violation, continued. Eric Keil, possess marijuana, continued to Oct. 21, 1997, operator's license suspended six months. Kevin August Raimond, possess marijuana, continued to Nov. 12. Darrell Lewis Farr, expired registration, $25/29, no inspection, $25/2. Sean Lee Fleming, 74/55, $57/29. Stephan Johh Froggett, 70/55, $45/29. Leslie Rene Gerhardt, 72/55, $51/29. Carl Leslie Griffin, 70/55, $45/29. Fraser Cochrane Hay, no inspection, $25/39. Wiliam Todd Hutcherson, 73/55, $54/39. Ahmad Hashem Kasem, 70/55, $45/29. Chong Kyu Kim, 72/55, $51/29. Dusty Hickman Lewin, defective windhsield, $25/39. Gary Wayne Nelson, 72/55, $51/29, no seat belt, $25. Jimmy David Norman, reckless driving/accident, reduced to improper driving, $25/29. James Praxton Pullen, defective equipment, $25/29, violate restricted license, $25/2, seaLbelt violation, dismissed. Henry Charles RickierTr&ckless driving, 87/55, $125/29. \ ) Todd M. Scalph, 72/55, $57)0. Janet Herby Scheffman, no operator's license, dismissed. Robert Edward Smith, 74/55, $57/29, seat belt violation, $25. Victoria Lynn Sowers, driving under ► Planners From Page A-l "other counties going down the chute” because of "pressures to put in sewers and water supply systems." He said hie did not know if the Comprehensive Plan was the right place to address the problem but added "we've got to figure out alternatives to traditional sewer systems." He suggested adding language that the county "depends on sewage treatment that does not discharge into streams." He also urged the planners to "hire somebody" to consult with them on how to avoid having to add sewer systems and estimated it would cost $50,000 to $60,000. "If we allow development that is dependent on septic systems and they fail, we risk being forced to build sewage treatment systems. Sperryville is not a model," he said. "Development patterns created a health hazard. We know from that experience we have thd sword of Damocles hanging over our heads. Maintaining our fiscal health is very difficult. You've done a tremendous job." County Administrator John McCarthy noted that the planners had also received written comments from Jennifer Alexander calling for more emphasis in the Comprehensive Plan on providing opportunities for recreation, particularly hiking and bicycle paths. Mr. Massie closed the hearing but noted that written comments may continue to be submitted until Nov. 4. Mr. McCarthy will include a draft of the suggestions received at the public hearing and in writing for the planners to consider at their November meeting. LAND-USE DEADLINE November 1,1996 is the deadline to file paperwork for land use taxation of 1997. If you wish to apply for a new parcel or need to return revalidation forms, either must be done prior to November 1st. Call the Commissioner of Revenue's Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.mv Monday through Friday, if you have any questions, 540-675-3513. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE FOR THE RECODIFICATION AND READOPTION OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE As provided by ordinance adopted unanimously on October 7; 1996, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing to recodify and readopt the Rappahannock County Code, pursuant to §15.1-37.3 of the Code of Virginia. The function of this ordinance is to bring into compliance with state law certain sections of the County. Code, making changes as required by law. A full and complete copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors, as well as of the County Code itself, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, on Gay Street, in Washington, VA. Rappahanno< League for onmental ANNUAL MEETING tinber 1, 1996 ;36-9:30 p.m. Sperryville Fire Hall The annual meeting is free to ffie public and is an opportunity to beconfe involved with the planning O^ Jiur county's future. We will implement techniques taught by international traffic planner Ian Lockwood on how to design me "Villager Concept* of our choice for»Flint Amissville, Woodvllle and Sperryville. Fle&se come and share In thjfc er\iqyable and vital brocess for the fi^rel . , ■ , . -jp_ _ The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 21086 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communication, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing ofTices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. influence, continued to Oct. 21, 1997. William Vernon Stepp, no inspection, $25/29. Lewis W. 1\jtt Jr., no operator's license in possession, complied with law. Jay David Alvey, 69/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 21, 1997, $29 cost. Wayne Allen Atkins, driving under influence, $500/300 suspended, $49 cost, 12 months jail/six months suspended, operator's license suspended three years. April A. Braun, no front plates, $25/29. Carlos Alberto Castro, unauthorized use/inspection sticker, $30/39, no registration in possession, complied with law. Sean Magee Connor, 67/55, continued to Nov. 12. Otis Sterling Darnell Jr., 69/55, $42/29. Irene Marie Dauria, 67/55, $36/39. Jon Eric Davis, reckless driving/accident, continued to April 16, 1997, $29 cost. Linda R. Dietel, 74/55, $57/29. Jianming Ding, 69/55, $42/39. James Lawrence Dooley Jr., 67/55, sent to driver improvement class, continued to Jan. 21, 1997, $29 cost. Wells Grey, 70/55, $45/29, no seat belt, $25. Jawaid Muzaffar Hashmi, 68/55, $39/29. Frank Daniel Hogan, reckless driving, dismissed, $29 cost. James Patrick Klein, reckless driving, 77/55, reduced to 74/55, $57/29. Robert F. Majors Jr., 70/55, sent to driver's improvement class, $29 cost. Scott Edward Newton, 68/55, $39/29. Hiensoo Oh, 70/55, $45/29. Don Howard Pratt, 68/55, $39/29. Kathleen Louise Price, 67/55, $36/29, no operator's license in possession, $10/2. Alexandra Quiniones, 72/55, $46/39. Kevin August Raimond, 74/55, defective equipment, continued to Nov. 12. Samuel Roy Reddick, 74/55, sent to driver's improvement class, continued to Jan. 21, 1997, $29 cost. Timothy M. Redmond, expired inspection, $25/29, no operator’s license, in possession, complied with law. Harvey M. Schwartz, 74/55, $57/29. Wallace Lee Scruggs Jr., 69/55, $42/39. Thomas R. Seltzer, seat belt violation, $25. , Raghuveer Sharma, reckless driving, 77/55, continued to Nov. 12. Philip Jose Silverman, 74/55, $57/29. Mary M. Slack, 71/55, continued to Nov. 12. Miachel Henry Smith, defective equipment, $30/29. Edward Brian Soloway, improper license plate display, $25/29. Curtis Lee Spiggle, reckless driving/accident, dismissed, $29 cost. Willie James Spillman, driving under influence, continued to April 15, 1997. Louis Gordon Sullivan, reckless driving/accident, reduced to improper driving, $25/29. Gregory April Taconi, 68/55, sent to driver's improvement class, continued to Jan. 21, 1997, $29 cost. Marcela D. Urbina, 74/55, $57/39. Kevin Nathaneil, 67/55, $36/39, no operator’s license, $25/2. Timothy L. Watson, 74/55, sent to driver's improvement class, $29 cost. James Lee Wolfe, 74/55, $57/29. Deborah D. Wooddell, 70/55, $45/29. ► Reading From Page A-l today's youngsters and that one half hour a day of direct instruction in phonics can give children what they need by the end of first grade. Mr. Sweet worked for the U.S. Department of Education before becoming involved in the Right to read Foundation. He said that professional educators resist the movement to phonics, but it will come anyway because the state of California has adopted laws requiring it after adopting "whole language" and Finding "test scores falling through the floor." He said California teachers are being retrained "but the education establishment as a whole is in denial that anything is wrong and there is resistance to retraining." He said the trend away from phonics began in 1914 with the adoption of the Dick and Jane reading books. ' Mr. Sweet said 50 percent of the American adult population "has serious reading problems, and in California 60 percent of fourth graders were reading "below the basic level." School Superintendent David Gangel said Rappahannock schools had never dropped phonics, but two Rappahannock graduates at the meeting said they had never learned phonics in county schools. PUBLIC HEARING: Six-Year Plan for Secondary Roads & 1997-1998 Secondary Road Improvement Budget In accordance with §33.1-70.01 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended), on Monday, November 4,1996, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a fmoiic hearing on the Six-Year Secondary Road mprovement Plan for Rappahannock County. This meeting shall also include a public hearing concerning the Secondary Road improvement oudget for the coming fiscal year. Proposals and suggestions for both the Six-Year Plan and Fiscal Year budget are available for inspection from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday at the County Administration Office in Washington, VA, and at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Warrenton Residency Office in Warrenton, VA. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment. We Can Solve Your H2O Problems Softening, Filtration, Deionization, Chemical Treatment, Reverse Osmosis, Waste Treatment Culligan Drinking Water Systems • Fresh from the tap • Available for sale or rental We provide a complete range of Water Treatment services for home & industry \ k A A . 1-800-284-3440' *-z The world's source for Q better water. Locations throughout Virginia & Maryland Pet of the Week: The featured dogs at the Animal Shelter this week are two male dalmations, found one mile off U.S. 522 on Route 647 in Huntly. Other animals brought in by Animal Control: • Lab cross, female, reddish brown, approximately one year old, found on Route 772 off Route 613 in Amissville. • Australian shepherd, male, blue merle, found on Route 626, three miles from U.S. 211 in Washington. • Setter cross, female, brown and white, feaf, found at Route 618 and Route 231 near Sperryville. • Corgi cross, male, black and tan with orange flea collar. • Spaniel cross, brown and white, male, found on Route 618 and Route 231 outside Sperryville. The shelter is open from 9 a.m. until noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The number for the shelter/lost animal registry is 937-3283. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Oct. 14: 12:45 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 5:26 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 628, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 5:48 p.m., difficult breathing, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD. Oct. 15: 9:10 a.m., difficult breathing, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 10:32 a.m., sickcall, Route 618, Castleton. Oct. 17:7:35 p.m., seizures, Route 622, Castleton, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Oct. 18: 9:52 a.m., auto accident, Route 622, Rock Mills Road, Washington VFD, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS; 2:21 a.m., sickcall, Main Street, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 2:57 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 637, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 8:57 p.m., vehicle fire, Town of Washington, Washington VFD, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS. Oct. 19: 9:26 a.m., allergic reac- . tion, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD; 10:33 a.m., chimney fire. Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS; 2:19 p.m. bum patient, U.S. 21U Amissville, Amissville VFD; 2:26 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Washington VFD, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS. Oct. 20: 4:13 p.m., public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 6:35 a.m., public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS; JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Apples Select Your Own Stayman, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Rome, York, Granny Smith & WInesap Pears: Bartlett & Magness AlSO: Horn* API* Butter* Jam* Bring your own container* Fresh Cider Directions: From Culpeper on Rt. 522, Left at Yhncey Road, approximately 2 miles. From Sperryville, RL 522, Right atYancey Road, 2 miles. Watch for signs. Woodvtle (540) 987-8192 Celebrate! The Magic of Christmas • Santas • Snowmen • Angels Galore! • Victorian & Wood too. Santa's Workshop is a wonder. Also For This Season: Apple Butter & Peach Butter • Preserves • Cider • Honey Free Pet-A-Pet Farm Pony Rides ($2.50) _ . The, Chnstmas Shop & The Wishing WeU Rt. 522 Somn halfway between Front Royal & Winchester Open 7 days. Fri. & Sat until 9 pm MC& Visa 10:53 p.m., false alarm. Route 643, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD. • The following calls were routed through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office during this past week: Oct. 14: suspicious incident, Route 640, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; info, gen., Town of Washington; civil problem, Route 640, Amissville; communication abuse, Route 600, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 707, Sperryville; citizen request assist, Route 729, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; suspicious incident, Route 628, Washington. Oct. 15: larceny/from yards, Route 608, Sperryville; found property, Route 635, Huntly; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; reckless driving, Route 626, Scrabble; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; fish and game, violations, Route 645, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Sperryville; public service, Route 707, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; animal emergency/response, Route 610, Chester Gap; info, gen., U.S. 522, Chester Gap. uct. tramc accident, U.6. dzz, Flint Hill; residence, Route 624, Washington; telephone harassment. Route 621, Woodville; damage property/private, Route 618, Castleton; hit and run, Route 1001, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 622, Washington; traffic accident, Route 640, Amissville; residence, Route 643, Amissville; suspicious incident, Route 678, Amissville; residence, Route 624, Washington; noise disturbance, Route 1001/211, Sperryville; residence, Route 624, Washington; abandoned vehicle, U.S. 211, Amissville. Oct. 17: family fights, Route 646, Amissville; repossession of vehicle, Route 613, Amissville; stray dog, Route 647,-Flint Hill; fish and game violations, Route 621, Woodville; info, gen.. Route 628, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route • 647, Flint Hill; info, gen., Route 1001, Sperryville. diet. 18: info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 622, Rockmills Road; dog nuisance, U.S. '522, Flint Hill; communication abuse, U.S. 211, Washington; walk through/security check, Route 626, Castleton; info, gen., unknown; parking violation, Town of Washington; civil problem, Town of Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; walk through/security check, U.S. 211, Washington; fire department, Town of Washington; residence, Route 617, Castleton; public service, Town of Washington; info, gen., Route 626, Castleton. Oct. 19: traffic accident. Route 622, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; residence. Route 231, Sperryville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; lost/missing dog, Route 618, Castleton; lost/missing dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, Town of Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; parking violation. Town of Washington; fish and game violations, Route 707, Sperryville; found property, Route 1001, Sperryville; parking violation, Town of Washington; intoxication, U.S. 211, Amissville; firing weapon, U.S. 522, Huntly; emergency message, Route 612, Sperryville. Oct. 20: intoxication, U.S. 211, Washington; public service, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray dog. Route 626, Washington; stray dog, Route 647, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; family fights, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; neighborhood disputes, Route 600, Sperryville. Subscribe to the Rappahannockr News. Call 676-3338.

County Student Is Merit Semifinalist By SHARON KILPATRICK ■Uppthimock Nrwj Stiff Writer Scott Updike of Washington a senior at Wakefield School in The Plains was named a Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program based on his outstanding performance on the Preliminary Aptitude ' Test (PSAT). He' now proceeds to the finalist level of competition for scholarships that will be awarded next April. "The Wakefield faculty and Scott's ’ fellow students join me in congratulating him on this well-earned honor," Headmaster Peter Quinn said. "Scott's performance on this pre-SAT exam was superior. Out of 32,000 Virginia students who took the test, he scored among the top 60 in the state. We are very proud of Scott and wish him the best as he continues in this academic year's National Merit competition." In a telephone interview Scott said that when he was coming out of the test last fall, "I thought I'd done fairly well. I didn't think I'd do that well." He said in the month leading up to the test his English class had spent two class periods a week working on test problems. That and the demanding vocabulary study at Wakefield helped him sith the test, Scott said. "I don't consider myself an English person. I think of myself as a math person, but all that drill helps in English," he said. The Merit Scholarship competition actually gives the verbal score twice the weight of the math score. As he ponders his future Scott says he is interested in dcfing "something scientific." He said he is particularly attracted to the field of biology. His interest was sparked by work on his family's farm where embryological work on catde is going on. Donor cows are treated to cause them to release several eggs, Scott explained. The eggs are fertilized and after some days a veterinarian examines them and selects some to be implanted in recipient cows. "That way a good cow can have several calves in a year and the genetics is passed on to the next generation," Scott said. Scott is planning to apply to Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Harvey Mudd, MIT and Cal Tech. The last two, he said, "are just a hope." Besides his academics, 4-H and farm activities that include showing his family’s Angus cattle, Scott has been able to play three sports at Wakefield. He is on the soccer, basket ball and volleyball teams. Last week he was elected student body president. "That means I get to go around and smile a lot," he said. Scott has attended Wakefield School since pre-kindergarten. He is happy with the new campus in The Plains that the school moved into this fall. "It’s more like a school, finally," he said. He notes that for the first time since the split with the school in Huntly Wakefield School will be able to have home games. He feels his younger sister and brother will really be able to benefit from the new campus. He said although he has never attended any other school and thus can't compare his education with one available anywhere else, "I’ve really enjoyed it The small classes mean you get a lot of teacher attention." He said some of his classes had only two students in them "and that really helped." Chosen from across the nation, the Semifinalists for 1997 National Merit Scholarships are last year's high school juniors who scored highest (the top one-half of one percent) on the PSAT in their respective states. In order to advance to the finalist level, students must meet additional requirements, including completing a detailed application, demonstrating an Scott Updike outstanding academic history, being recommended by a high school principal, and submitting SAT scores that confirm the student's earlier PSAT performance. Finalists will then be considered for one of about 7,000 Merit Scholarships, worth approximately $27 million, to be awarded throughout the United States. Community Calendar Friday, October 25 • Halloween Fun Fair and haunted house, at RCES - 7-9 p.m. (547-3476) Saturday, October 26 • Homecoming Carnival at RCHS - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Homecoming Alumni Soccer Game - 1 p.m. • Sports/Celebrity Auction sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 200, at the Flint Hill Fire Hall - 6-9 p.m. • Moonlight Hike up Old Rag - 5 p.m. (987-9061) Sunday, October 27 • Halloween Party at the Amissville Fire Hall - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 • Community Halloween Bonfire in Washington - dusk Friday, November 1 • RLEP Annual Meeting, at the Sperryville Fire Hall - 7:30 p.m. (9879542) Saturday, November 2 • Amanda Balestrieri in concert with "Popular Victorian Parlour Songs,” at The Theatre - 8 p.m. Sunday, November 3 • Artist's Reception for Mary Brownstein's show of sculpture and works on paper, at the Middle Street Gallery - 2-5 p.m. • "Magic with a Message" with Mr. Vic, a program for families sponsored by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of Trinity Episcopal Church, at The Theatre - 3 p.m. • Ronald Heinemann talks to the Rappahannock Historical Society about Harry Flood Byrd Sr. at the Library - 3 p.m. Students Learn To Mediate Conflicts By NAOMI SMOOT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Last Thursday and Friday, 17 RCHS students grades 9-12 became trained peer mediators. The group was elected at the end of last year to help fellow students resolve their problems. They will deal with things such as rumors and misunderstandings, "he-said-she-saids." Before the mediators could help, however, they needed to attend a 12 hour training session. The course was conducted by the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center from Warrentoh which has trained many other schools including Liberty High School in Bealeton. The mediators enjoyed the class. "It was really fun and we've all bonded together like one big family. Together we can conquer anything," one new mediator, Katie Zindel said. Another mediator, Abe McLear agreed, "It was a great and wonderful experience." "I thought it was a very worthwhile experience and it taught us a lot ways to deal with our problems. The course we took will help us with conflicts in the future," added mediator Ashleigh Cannon. 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Abe learned "how to work with other people when we actually medi Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Clockwise from bottom Kent Switzer, Naomi Smoot, leader John Oelkers, Abe McLear and Robin Kaye role play. Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 829, Front Royal, VA Route 55 East Benefit: Warren County Chapter, American Red Cross 231 Chester Street, Front Royal, VA Tuesday Night - October 29,1996 Doors Open 5 p.m. Play 7:00 p.m. — Must be 18 — Early Bird Games $50 Regular Games $100 Jackpot $1,000 • Free Coffee • Food Available • Open to Public CANINE/FELINE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC Rappahannock County and the Rappahannock County Animal Welfare League will sponsor a rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 9, 1996, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall in Washington, VA. Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats will be provided by Dr. Clark of the Blue Ridge Mountain Animal Clinic in Luray for a fee of $6.00 per animal. Cat owners are requested to bring their pets in a cat carrier. ABERDEEN , BARKS . ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825-1037 .Wednesday Night Prime Rib $11.95 ** Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato &. Onion Rings $10.95 ate. We're going to be better trained and will know each other." "I learned to be patient and respect everyone else," Lauren Sharp added. These skills were taught through lectures, games, role plays and videos. Each mediator had their favorite part though. "I liked the M&M's!" exclaimed mediator Kent Switzer. The M&Ms were used as part of a game which showed mediators how much better things go when you work together instead of against one another. The group's problem solving skills were not the only things affected by the class. "I think it affected me for the simple fact that I'm willing to work with people I don't know and make the best of it," commented mediator Monica Jett. Beginning next week the school administration will be calling on these newly trained peer mediators to tackle disputes between RCHS students. Tuesday, November 5 • Election Day - 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Scouts Plan Special Auction By CHRIS GRAVES Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Boy Scout Troop 200 of Flint Hill is hosting its second annual sport/celebrity auction starting at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26. The auction will take place at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. Admission price is $2 per person. Admission includes free stadium food such as hot-dogs, peanuts, drinks, chips, and Cracker Jacks. All proceeds go to support the troop and buy much needed supplies. Some items up for auction include: autographed photos of Terry Bradshaw, Mario Andretti, Troy Aikman, autographed script from the Roseanne show, Newt Gingrich Contract with America, tickets to the Bullet and Capitals games, Official MLB 1995 All Star program and baseball, and much more. There will be a total of 47 items up for auction. Also there will be the ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday for the refurbished Fire Hall bathrooms and kitchen. The refurbishment is my Eagle project: So come out to the Fire Hall Saturday night for a good time and a chance to see the newly decorated kitchen and bathrooms. Your Choice For November 5 .1996 For a Virginian family of four earning $30,000 a year, Republican tax relief means you get to keep an extra $1,261 of your money. Balancing the budget and cutting taxes means saving just pennies out of each dollar spent by Washington - while protecting Social Security and Medicare. Here’s your choice: With the Republican Plan Write Your Check To Your Family $l,26l a year $103 a month $25.25 a week -ORWith the Democrat Plan Write Your Check To The IRS $1,261 a year $103 a month $25.25 a week V£2L MyFtunUy _, 1,261,00 One, Tfioutarut, two hundred, sixty-one, and, 00/100 | For My PaMdiy Budget 1 030flflfi 0333iM,m Mary Smith Pay to the order of_ Tke,tRS Notstwiber 5 19 96 $ 1.261.00 One, Tkouxcund, turn hundred, sLx±y-one, and 00/100 Bill Clintons For Washington Bureaucracy 030666 033314*^ Mary Smith, Who should have to pinch pennies... you or the Washington bureaucrats1 The Choice is yours on November 5 when you vote. Vote Republican Authorized and Paid for By The Rappahannock County Republican Committee

A4 -Rappafyatmocfe JftetosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Barbara C. Wayland General Manager Ann Brown Account Executive Sharon Kilpatrick Editor Cindy Mahan Staff Writer and Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in 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-ftiday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1996 ;^v Editorials Re-Elect Bill Clinton The American economy is healthier than it was four years ago, and that will apparently be enough to win reeleclion for President Bill Clinton. Employment is up; unemployment is down; inflation is low, and the deficit has been slashed. Unfortunately not all the news is this rosy. Too few of the 10.5 million jobs added to the economy during the past four years pay enough, to support a family, and Sen. Dole is right, most families require two workers: But it is low wages, not high taxes, that has caused this change. There is no question that global competition has brought lower wages in manufacturing, and it is beginning to reduce wages in the service economy also. Americans can take some satisfaction that they have come through this with less unemployment than many of our European partners, but it is a painful process made more painful for many people because a few people at the top of the economic heap are doing very well indeed. President Clinton and the Democrats seem to understand this. Sen. Dole and. the Republicans do not. In what appears to be a desperate attempt to win the election, Sen. Robert Dole, who made his reputation in the U.S. Senate as a deficit hawk, is proposing a large tax reduction. Most voters are skeptical of this. Those who believe he just might do it if elected, worry that it would simply increase the deficit, driving up interest rates and inflation. Sen. Dole has given the voters no reason to believe they would be better off if he is elected President and many reasons to fear they might well be worse off. Bill Clinton’s steady economic course has earned him a second term. Return John Warner Mark Warner makes a very appealing case for his election to the U.S. Senate. He is young and energetic, and he seems to understand the challenges that come with global competition. However, Virginia cqntinues to need John Warner. Four years ago candidate Bill Clinton promised to move submarine building to Groton, Conn. Sen. Warner fought to keep this work in Newport News, Va., and with those contracts the many jobs that result. His success in ensuring that half the subs will continue to be built at Newport News and that the bases in Hampton Roads remain open affects even Rappahannock County. Major cutbacks in defense spending in Virginia could well seriously damage the state's economy, with less money coming into the treasury in Richmond to be spent in the localities on schools and other state services. John Warner personifies the highest qualities of character and political independence, is a giant credit to Virginia in the U.S. Senate and has earned the continued loyalty and support of the people of Rappahannock County. Bob Weinberg For Congress Rappahannock voters have never before had the opportunity to send one of their own to Congress. Although Bob Weinberg is not a county native, he has adopted it as his home. He and his wife Wendy have brought so much richness to the county through the offerings at the Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Frank Wolf has been a hard-working Congressman, but sometimes seems unable to understand Rappahannock County. He brags of an environmental record that includes adding acres of new park land to the National Park system, but in the meantime the needs of the Shenandoah National Park in Rappahannock’s backyard are put <?n indefinite hold. A few years ago when the park announced that only the middle section of the Skyline Drive would remain open through the winter months, Rep. Wolf rushed to demand that the northern section be kept open to help merchants in Front Royal. He seemed ' unaware that for Rappahannock County merchants nothing could be more favorable than having the northernmost entrance to the Skyline Drive come through Sperryville. While Rep. Wolf worked to end the government shutdown that caused so much harm to his district, he was a willing part of the Republican Party strategy that led to that shutdown. Rappahannock's citizens should not miss the opportunity to vote to have their own voice in the House of Representatives. Letters ; • ili True Experts To the Editor: I would like to compliment and thank the women of Trinity Episcopal Church for expertly handling all the details of the tea held at my home during last weekend’s house tour. Their organizational ability, baking skills and the courtesy are a marvel to behold. My guess is that the ladies served tea, cookies and sandwiches to more than 700 people in just a few short hours without a glitch. Our community's support for this annual house tour is very strong. In fact, I’m sure there are many people who consider themselves to be Episcopalians one weekend a year just for the joy of participating as a hostess or tour Workers. It was our pleasure to serve as the tea house, an honor Walt and I would readily accept at any time, especially since we’ve seen firsthand just how skillful the women of Trinity Episcopal Church are at this event. SUSAN LONGYEAR Washington Support Greens To the Editor: Are you planning to sit out this election? Don't do that! Go to the polls and make your outrage and disgust visible. One way is to write in Ralph Nader's name. Last time I voted for Clinton as the lesser of two evils, but the evils Our Rappahannock Heritage . Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan The entrance to the Flournoy property in Harris Hollow decorated for Halloween. are getting hard to distinguish. Signing the welfare bill, acquiescing in jailing a shocking number of our citizens, extending the death penalty, Clinton's tepid defense of the environment, his acceptance of the death- ' grip of the corporate world on our democratic process — I could go on — but hardest to understand is Clinton's failure to level with us on the devastating effect of our economy upon the life support systems of the earth. Both Dole and Clinton advocate economic growth. They do not tell us that global production levels are already beyond levels that can be sustained. They do not tell us that every measure of the health of the biosphere shows deterioration. They do not tell us that continuing economic growth spells disaster for humankind. Shouldn't one of our political parties be talking about this? One party is — the Greens. Their candidate is Ralph Nader. I phoned the registrar to learn the mechanics of a write-in vote. To my dismay I was advised that according to Virginia State code 24.2-644 the privi lege of a write-in vote does not extent!* to Presidential elections. I have sincelearned that the State of Virginia is being sued by the Greens. The State ■ code conflicts with our State constitu- • tion. I I may still write Nader's name on; my presidential ballot, or just leave if; blank. Hopefully if others do the • same, at least those who count the ballots will know that some of us, far from being indifferent, care far too much- to stay silently at home. CARLA THEODORE' Woodville /Biggest Tax Increase' Is False Charge To the Editor: A central theme of Sen. Dole and the Republicans .campaign this year is that President Clinton's budget package contained "the biggest tax increase in history," which established him as a "tax and spend liberal." Here are the facts: First of all, the 1982 bill sponsored by Sen. Dole and signed by President Reagan was the biggest when measured in current dollars. When adjustments are made for inflation, Businessweek reported, the 1982 tax increase is valued at $278 billion, while the 1993 increase of $240 billion is valued at only $227 billion. Second President Clinton's 1993 budget package included both tax increases of $240 billion and cuts in Federal spending totaling $255 billion over five years. Please note that this balanced approach, in which spending cuts exceeded tax increases, reduced the deficit by almost $500 billion over the five-year period. Third the Clinton tax increases were hardly oppressive. Indeed, as will be noted below 90 percent of Americans were not even touched by the tax increases, and owing to an increase in the earned income tax credit, millions of low-income working people were taxed less than before — five times as many taxpayers had their taxes cut as had their taxes increased. v' Here are the nuts and bolts of the six separate taxes in the 1993 package: 1. An increase from 31 percent to 36 percent in the top rate for personal income (i.e. $115,000 for single persons; $140,000 on joint returns) plus a 10 percent surcharge on taxable income over $250,000. Only 1.2 percent of American taxpayers were affected. 2. The alternative minimum tax rate was increased from 24 percent to 26 percent for taxable income less than $175,000, and to 28 percent for taxable income above $175,000. Only 400,000 taxpayers were affected. 3. The corporate income tax rate increased from 34 percent to 35 percent for corporations with taxable income agove $10 million. Only 10 percent of 2.2 million • corporations nationwide were affected. The overall package otherwise included tax breaks for small business. • 4. A cap of $ 135,000 was removed for the 2.9 percent Medicare tax. 5. Taxpayers whose incomes exceed $34,000 for individuals or $44,000 for couples, when half of their Social Security benefits are included, were required to include 85 percent of those benefits (up from 50 percent) as taxable income on their tax returns.. This change affected only 12 percent of all Social Security recipients. 6. Deductions for business meals (the three-martini lunch?) and entertainment were reduced from 80 percent to 50 percent. On these facts readers may judge for themselves whether President Clinton's 1993 budget was the work of a "tax and spend liberal," as alleged, or whether it was a moderate, balanced, and responsible program to reduce the deficit, help put our nation's financial house in order, and make the tax system fairer. LEE BIRD Flint Hill Why I Favor the Dole-Kemp Team To the Editor: Our Virginia granddaughter, who will be 15 in late November, spent the past weekend with us. She can't vote until the year 2000, but she asked why I favored DoleKemp. My answer follows: Dear Johanna, To help you understand why I favor the Dole-Kemp team in 1996, a few words about what's important in making a choice between candidates and parties. From your first vote, four years hence, to your last, two main factors will determine your choice in elections: first, philosophy of government, which tells you what he or she believes governments should dc second, character, which tells you what sort of person you are choosing. Here a word of warning: don't expect perfection or full knowledge of anyone or his ideas. But every candidate has a record, a reputation, so you can judge character. In the 1996 elections, that choice is easier than usual. On both elements, Republicans — though not perfect — have a clear advantage. Take the principles of government: we have the results of over 60 years of applied Democratic liberal philosophy. Begun during President F.D. Roosevelt's first term. It is based on the idea that governments should solve peoples' problems. And the results of the liberal philosophy of government put into law principally, though not solely, by Democrats? Since 1960, 1. Violent crime is up 550 percent 2. Illegitimacy up 400 percent 3. Divorce rate up 100 percent 4. Children in poverty up 40 percent There you see the results of "compassionate liberalism" in action. These are major, major changes. No wonder President Clinton says little about past Democratic accomplishments. No wonder he talks constantly about some sort of "bridge to the 21st century!" If your party had waged a War on Poverty for 30 years, costing $5 trillion, without success, would you brag? If your policies on welfare, divorce, abortion and individual responsibility produced an accelerating decline of the family in America, with children hurt the most, would you brag? I do not want to suggest that Democrats have knowingly led us so badly astray. Most are as good, as concerned for American's future, as anyone. But when a guide, ignoring signposts left by earlier travelers, insists on leading you toward a cliff, you'd better find another. Now to the issue of character. None is perfect, but here too the difference is clear. Consider a few items that bear on President Clinton's character: 1. Paula Jones’ sexual harassment lawsuit. 2. Jim and Susan McDougal’s conviction and jailing. 3. Five of ten Arkansas state troopers, used by then-Govemor Clinton as bodyguards, publicly telling of "other duties," procuring young women for him. 4. The White House Travel Office scandal, based on charges clearly trumped up. 5. 700? 800? 900? FBI files of former White House employees obtained by the Clinton White House — why? There you have it; That's why I support Dole-Kemp team in 1996. Can you be certain I'm correct? No, since equally sincere people reach a different conclusion. So use your head to decide. When your time to vote arrives, pay attention to the candidates' beliefs and principles; do they support ideas that have succeeded? Afe they persons of good character? This year the choice is clear. The results of 60 years of liberalism and the lessons of history make that clear. That's why I plan to vote for Dole and Kemp, John Warner and Frank Wolf, in two weeks. With love, Your Grandpa JOHN MAROCCHI Sperryville VaRnER AMt> *W LAST L&£... sroif/Tmc,

Runners Win at Luray Meet Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Meghan Fairbrother passes two Luray boys on her way to victory in the girls' cross country race. By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer Both girls and boys cross country teams placed first in a meet with Luray, Page and Clarke County teams in Luray last Wednesday. Meghan Fairbrother broke the course record for girls, shaving 33 seconds off her previously held course record of 23:47. The girls scored 24 to Clarke's 37. The boys also had 24, easily winning over Clarke's 47; Luray had 88 and Page had 90. The weather was hot for running, about 75 degrees, and some runners collapsed at the finish line. Chris Sause finished second overall, first for the Rappahannock boys, with a time of 19:24. Other boys' standings were Matt Wolfe, 4th; Chad Heddleston, 5th; Chris Dennis, 6th; Mark Williams, 7th; Jeff Atkins, 9th; Tommy Baldwin, 13th; Alex Baumgardner, 15th; Jason Baldwin, 18th; Josh Waddell, 26th; Nathan Flinchum, 27th; Jesse von Fange, 28th; and Brady Wolfe, 34th. For the girls, Jessica Gheen finished second with 23:52; Allison Lofton, 6th; Emily Sims, 7th; Lauren Sharp, 8th; Beth Yowell, 11th; Robin Kaye, 13th, and Sara Thomas (junior varsity), was 19th. Rappahannock will host the,adistrict meet on Oct. 23 on their course at Bleu Rock on U.S. 211. The meet will begin at 4 p.m. By HODGE MILLER Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Athletic Association Minor League baseball team won its fourth game in the Warrenton Fall Baseball League on Oct. 12. Rappahannock stopped Warrenton2, 14-13 in five and a half innings to improve their record to 4-1. This was the oldest and best hitting team we have faced to date. Warrenton-2 came into the game undefeated and their smallest margin of victory was five runs. Rappahannock came out flat early and really had to work hard for the win. Twice we went down by five runs and twice we responded by tying the score. Warrenton was plagued by inconsistent pitching, which also affected our hitting. But, our boys showed patience at the plate, and our patience resulted in 23 bases on balls. ' Jacob Dodson had a double and a single, and Alex Sharp added a single to pace Rappahannock's hittihg attack. Timmy Clanagan came up in the fourth inning with the bases loaded and was robbed of sure extra bases on a fine running catch by Warrenton's left fielder. Jacob Dodson recorded six strikeouts in three innings work, and Jason Jenkins struck out seven to close out the game. ' "■* Again, we were our own biggest enemy in the field. We put too much pressure on ourselves early,-and we let,. Warrenton gain confidence. Later we settled down and played the kind of ball game we were capable of playing. I am proud of the way our team came back against Warrenton. Our team is often outnumbered on the roster and outgunned in hitting, but our fielding and teamwork is the best in the league, and it is reflected in our record. David Miller and Nick Raiford made nice plays in the field. Jacob Dodson threw our a runner trying to steal third base. Rappahannock's last game, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19 at Stuart Field was rained out. Rappahannock will pay tournament games at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Bradley Elementary School in Warrenton. Your support would be appreciated. WCDS Team Is 4 and 4 After coming off four straight wins the Wakefield Country Day School girls' volleyball team came up against the toughest opponent of the season in Fredericksburg Christian School and lost. 15-4, 15-4, and 15-6. 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On the back row Tracy Thomas, Tiffany Keys, Dawn Havstad, Sarah Gentry, Jennifer Woodard and Coach Laura Conklin. JV Defeats Manassas Park By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The JV picked up its first win of the season with a 33-10 victory over Manassas Park last Tuesday. "Overall it was a good game," Coach Rhonda Jenkins said. "We played conservatively." Beth Magee led the team with 10 points and Margo Haynes added eight and led the team in steals. Alice Gentry ana- N/landolyn Ashby led in Thursday at Brentsville the team suffered another loss 40-32. ^We should have won that one too," Coach Jenkins said. "We were down 34-30 with two minutes to go and they started stalling. We had to foul to stop the clock, and they scored six consecutive free throws to beat us. Overall I feel we played very well." Again Beth led the scoring with 12lpoints. This Tuesday \the team fell to George Mason 44-13, and the score i was never close. Rebecca Metcalfe had four points to lead the scoring. I Margo led with nine steals. "I think > they were just intimidated, and they came out shooting cold," Coach Jenkins said. The varsity is still looking for its first win, but came close in a weekend match in a tournament at Madison. Against William Monroe the Panther squad lost by only four points 43-39. "We should have beaten that team," Coach Laura Conklin said. "We were down by eight points by the end of the first quarter and got back into it." Sonya Wigington led the team with In the second game of the tournament Madison overpowered the RCHS girls winning 77-28. Kylene Wolfe had her best game of the season scoring 15 points. Against Manassas Park, last Tuesday starters Dawn Havstad and Sonya were missing. "We played horribly and lost 45-21,” Coach Conklin said. Then last Thursday against Brentsville the team lost 60-37, but Coach Conklin was pleased with the team’s effort. Sonya had 17 points, and Sarah added 12. 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► Nichols From Page A-I service to education," said friend and School Board colleague Beverly Massie. "He was truly a treasure, a man who will never be replaced," she said. The 1995 Rappahannock News Citizen of the Year, Paul Andrew Nichols was bom in Hopewell, Va. August 23, 1926. He was one of nine children of Burel and Elizabeth Logwood Nichols. After the death of his parents, he joined the United States Navy, becom-. ing a signalman in the Asian basin. Upon his return from World War II, he attended Lynchburg College, meeting his wife of 43 years, Charlotte Virginia Golladay of Woodstock. They married in June of 1953 and moved to Rappahannock the same year. They lived in two homes prior to moving to the white stucco Flint Hill house known throughout the county as the "Nicholses." mere Paul Nichols nurtured his garden, a place where he grew a great quantity of vegetables. But Mr. Nichols grew more. He grew life. His yard was a place to play ball, have picnics and celebrate, for Paul Nichols was a man who enjoyed being alive. There he nurtured his family as the father of three boys, Andy, Curtis and Doug and one daughter, Leslie. But, Mr. Nichols was a role model to all children he came in contact with. He was a terrific uncle, and outstanding neighbor and a friend to everyone. Besides many other activities, Mr. Nichols gave countless hours 3s a 4-H camp counselor each summer. "Wherever you would find kids, you would find him,” said his son, Andy. In truth, Mr. Nichojs always had time for children, urging them forward to watch the dew on the grass, to attempt raw com, to watch a snake slither to its home or even watch a star falling from the heavens. "He was a good Pop," said his Goddaughter, 8 year old Ashleigh Lamma. She remembers Mr. Nichols waiting patiently for a night star which he was determined to notice while she stood less patiently at his side. He was a man with great patience for children, tolerating their questions, teaching them humor, and understanding their ability. His greatest joy in his last years was playing with his grandchildren by the hour. But Paul Nichols was a man who loved all people. He rarely had a bad word to say about anyone, always find ing some good, some reason or some lesson in life. His mission was to share that optimism, that love of his kindred, that passion for life. "Paul had a genuine interest in every person he met, every person he talked to,” said Mrs. Massie. She said his interest was obvious after the first word he exchanged, and it was sincere. "He really was interested in what you were doing and what you were saying," she said. "He liked to sit around down at the store and have coffee and talk with people. He liked to go out to breakfast just to talk with people," said friend and fellow Boy Scout leader, Phil Lamma. Mr. Lamm a remembers Mr. Nichols from years back when Mr. Lamma was a Boy Scout and Mr. Nichols was the leader. In his last years of retirement, Mr. Nichols spent his time, visiting and talking, as familiar as the sun that rises each day — and as bright. "He was enjoyed by everyone," Mr. Lamma said. As a young man, Mr. Nichols graduated from college with a degree in biology and went on to teach for a few years. Upon his arrival in Rappahannock, he took a job with the Department of Agriculture in Warrenton, working in a veterinary lab as microbiologist. He retired in 1989, after 30 years of service. Coming to Rappahannock, Mr. Nichols wasted no time getting involved. He became a charter member of the Rappahannock Lions Club and later a lifetime memlvr, an honor that is handed down by the international office recognizing an excellence in dedication and service. He is fondly remembered as the man who sold apple butter, standing along U.S. 211, with jar in hand, supporting his club. "He has done so many things for the club," said fellow Lion's Club member Holly Pendleton. He remembers Mr. Nichols participation with various projects, his willingness to work and his active participation in club activities serving as a member of the Board of Directors, past president several times, and secretary. Mr. Nichols joined the Rappahannock County School Board in 1954. He served until his death, with a brief four-year reprieve. "He was sorely missed," said Mrs. Massie of Mr. Nichols’s time away from the board. He ran for election in the November 1995 campaign, winning his seat for a ninth term. Over those years he saw a tremendous change in the education in Rappahannock County. His interest and concern for his fellow man motivated Mr. Nichols to care for his community. Extending it into the future, Mr. Nichols became a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, taking his tenure into Ten Good Reasons To Re-Elect Wolf == CONGRESSMAN 1. Frank Wolf always places the people of Tenth District first. 2. Frank Wolf voted for a plan to balance the federal budget for the first time in 26 years. 3. Frank Wolf brings more jobs to the area. 4. Frank Wolf supports tax and spending cuts so more people can keep more of what they earn. 5. Frank Wolf works effectively for better transportation. 6. Frank Wolf supports protecting the environment. 7. Frank Wolf champions quality child care and strengthening families. 8. Frank Wolf protects Social Security and Medicare. 9. Frank Wolf supports welfare reform to get people back on their feet. 10. Frank Wolf backs legislation to curb special interest influence. Oil November 5 ^j Vote for Frank Wolf l«»c io i*\ o fid'* wor mc decades. He watched as more than 40 of his boys became Eagle Scouts and cared for more than 500 boys as they entered his Troop 36. The tan uniform became as familiar a symbol for Mr. Nichols as his coffee cup and his conversation. "The leaders are going to miss him as much as the Scouts," said fellow Scoutmaster and leader Eddie Thompson of Front Royal. Mr. Nichols was a regular at Camp Rock Enon from 1947, attending nearly every year of his life until the end. He camped every woods he could find, teaching boys to persevere and survive. "His claim to fame was that he could cook an egg in a paper bag," laughed Mr. Thompson, saying Mr. Nichols did it every time, showing Boy Scouts that anything was possible with determination. "He enjoyed the time he spent with his own sons and many other sons," said Mr. Thompson with pride. He said as chairman of the round table, Mr. Nichols was a great leader in the Boy Scout world not only in Rappahannock but for counties around the region. Mr. Nichols died Monday in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He leaves behind his four children, three daughter-in-laws, Don, Karen and Deb, six grandchildren, Drew (Paul Andrew m) Jake Brown, Erin Elizabeth, Alayna Leslie, Samuel Golladay and Isaac Lewis, two brothers Shannon and Leland of Hopewell and three sisters Clara Casey of Hopewell, Dorothy Jones of New Bern, NC, and Marion Whitehead of Colonial Heights. He is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth and two sisters, Edna and Ethylan. His wife, Charlotte, lives in Flint Hill. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral home' in Front Royal. In lieu of flowers, tax exempt donations are being, accepted in the name of Paul Nichols in care of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, to establish a Paul Nichols Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will benefit Rappahannock County High School, graduates pursuing higher education who have demonstrated a high level of community involvement. Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Instructor Erich Junger demonstrates how to lift finger prints from a can. Evidence Collection Taught By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office personnel have been in several mandatory training sessions so far this year. The most recent class took place last Friday when Erich Junger, a Fauquier County Sheriffs Office investigator of major crimes, spoke about evidence collection to most of the Sheriff s Office deputies. Capt. Jeff Brown and Major Rick MacWelch also taught the class. Mr. Junger recently retired as the chief forensics investigator for the Navy for over 20 years. He spoke to the group about preservation and collection of evidence at a crime scene, questioning, preliminary scene surveys, photography, lab exams, packaging of evidence^ fingerprinting and other subjects relating to evidence collection. He often interspersed his talk with examples from cases which he has worked on in the past to further illustrate how to do (and how not to do) evidence collection. Major MacWelch, who had attended a blood splatter analysis seminar in the past, spoke to the group about that subject. Sheriff Gary Settle said that the training will probably be most useful when Sheriffs Office employees are investigating a breaking and entering or an assault, because fortunately, Rappahannock does not have much hard crime to be investigated. Earlier in the year, employees attended classes on report writing, supervisory skills and a drug seminar. The drug seminar, which was attended by four employees, was sponsored by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The seminar taught them about methamphetamine, a drug whose presence is increasing, said Sheriff Settle. Sheriff Settle said that all classes have been free, and the county will not have to pay anything for them. On Nov. 4 and 5, four of the employees will be sent to a class to learn how to use Identi-kit, a very successful method used to do a drawing of a suspect for use on wanted posters, etc. The next two classes planned will cover robbery and homicide. ► Senator From Page A-l campaign is "not the Virginia Way." Sen. Warner has some history of personal donations himself, though, having extensively financed his first campaign. "I loaned it [to my campaign], but it was all paid back," he said. In speaking of why he should be reelected, the senator points to his record and his influence on important committees like the Armed Services Committee, where he is second in seniority to chairman Stron Thurmond. "I'm optimistic that I will be reelected, and it will be a virtue of my record," he said. Specifically, he mentioned his ability to reverse President Clinton's decision to take submarine building con tracts from Newport News shipbuilders. Pointing to his seat on four other standing committees, including the Environment and Public Works Committee, which is responsible for transportation spending, the senator implied that a loss for John Warner would hurt the Commonwealth the most in terms of seniority. "A freshman would have just two [committee] seats," he said. Many Republican loyalists still blame John Warner for Oliver North's failed bid in the 1994 U.S. Senate election. Sen. Wamei says, "In my campaigning today. I've only seen vestiges of that problem." The senator sticks by his decision to back independent candidate Marshall Coleman over North, the Republican conservative. And Sen. Warner said "in no way" is he distancing himself from the Republican leadership to win independent voters and independent-leaning Democrats. Made Warner's ads have attacked the senator for approving a GOP-led budget resolution that included a $270 billion reduction in Medicare funding, which the challenger said would be used "to give tax breaks to the rich." The senator counters that he voted for an increase, "just not as high as the president wants." The senator said he was confident that the entitlement program could be salvaged in the same manner Social Security was saved. Sen. Warner said he was not taking a stand on the 1S percent tax cut proposed by Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole until he see§ exactly where the cuts would be made. place where this historical revolution takes place. "There is a picture to be painted that isn’t painted by our elected officials," Mr. Warner said in an interview with the Times Community Newspapers editori “Only the best for my baby.” Ask Kerry what’s important in her life and she'll tell you. Family friends her garden ... tending to their health and well-being Ask her what she looks for in a doctor and she pauses a moment— Trust, commitment, candor... a spark of innovation. “Finding someone who will still he my doctor 20 years from now. I promised myself years ago that I'd always try to make gxid choices. Isn’t it great to know that the best choices are right in my own backyard Fauquier Hospital Physician Referral 349-0588 , al board Oct. 11. » ) '— Getting his " vision of the future through to Virginia voters has been an uphill battle, however. He still trails Senator John Warner significantly in polls. The latest Virginia Commonwealth University poll, released earlier this month; shows Mark Warner behind by 16 percentage points. He has already spent more than $6 million of his own money to finance his campaign; most of that money has gone toward buying television air time. In his ads, he criticizes. Sen. Warner for his stands on Medicare, the environment and education. Most of the attacks focus on the senator's support for the GOP-led Congress's 1995 budget resolution — the nonbinding spending blueprint that called for massive cuts in federal spending. Mr. Warner said, if elected, he would make balancing the federal budget a top priority. "I'm willing to take the political hit of not proposing a tax cut until we get the fiscal house in order," he said. To balance the budget, Mr. Warner recommends several cuts, including reining in Medicare spending, ending Corporate entitlements and selling a few B-2 bombers. But many voters are leaning toward the incumbent because of his seniority, which has helped Virginia win many military contracts including a huge submarine building contract for Newport News and highway improvement funds. Nevertheless, Mark Warner responded, "I believe you can make up with energy and passion what you lack in seniority." He said he is encouraged that he has been gaining ground in the polls and is confident that he will be ejected. "I feel we've made tremendous progress in this race...there's been a steady increase in me and a steady decrease in John." The poll, released Sunday, concluded that Mark Warner's jump in popularity was due to revelations that Sen. Warner's campaign ran a television ad with a doctored photograph. But, Mark Warner knows there is still a long way to go. He said he will continue to emphasize "the contradictions in what Sen. Warner says and what he does — the focus of his television advertising blitz. And he says he will continue to hammer home the differences in their visions of the future. Virginia's path to the future is going to go one of two ways, according to Mr. Warner. Either the state will split into the information technology haves and have-nots, or all parts of Virginia will rise to and prosper in the technology revolution.

• Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News • Real Estate • Classifieds WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23,1996 Crop Small but Prices High Lack of Bees for Pollination Worries Growers By CINDY MAHAN Rappahaanock Newi Staff Writer Apple orchardist Tom Lee, who has been working in the apple business since picking apples as a 6-year-old, said it has been 20 to 25 years since apples have sold so well as they have this season. Though the crop has been short overall, he said, sales to processors in Winchester and sales from their apple shed on U.S. S22 near Massies Comer 3 have been really good. Most of the east coast, said Mr. Lee, did not produce crops as good as here in Rappahannock. Part of this was due to many trees being knocked over by Hurricane Fran. Alex Sharp, who manages his own orchard in Harris Hollow and manages orchards at Mt. Vernon in Sperryville, Mellen in Flint Hill and Huntly and Sunnyside in Harris Hollow, agreed that crop tonnages were down from last year. His orchards averaged 40 percent less than last year, but prices are from 30 to 50 percent higher. He said that National Fruit is paying from $7 to $7.50 per 100 pounds for juice apples, compared to $5.50 last year. Canner apples are bringing about 30 percent higher, he said, adding that the demand is very strong but there are not enough apples. "I wish I had last year's crop this year," he said. Like Mr. Lee and orchardist Louis Moore Jr., Mr. Sharp places some of the blame for crop reduction on pollination problems due to the decline of the bee population. "The bees did not do their work," said Mr. Lee. A lot of rain also hurts, said Mr. Sharp, because the apples need a lot of sun to grow big. Besides being confronted with cool spring weather, explained Eddie Williams of Williams Orchard, the bee population has had a mite problem. The number of wild bees is only 10 to 15 percent of what is used to be ten years ago, he said. To help the pollination, "We bring in some extra bees from Mends and neighbors," he said. Louis Moore Jr. said that their crop was not really big this year, A little cool weather when the bees were pollinating made a difference, he said. The Moores will probably finish harvesting this week, finishing up with Winesaps, which are a good keeper apple, said Mr. Moore. But, he said, you can't beat a golden delicious for an eating apple. Most of the Moore apples are sold to processors in Winchester and Mt. Jackson, and they sell a lot from the farm on Fodderstack Road. Jerry Jenkins, who has been in the apple business for 42 years, said his crop from his orchards in Woodville is about normal. He has 38 acres in apples and sells to stands on U.S. 211, to farmers' markets, and to customers right from the farm on Route 618 in Woodville. Eddie Williams of Williams Orchards in Flint Hill said they've had a very good crop and will be finished picking their York apples, the last of the crop, this week. He estimates the demand for apples this year has increased at least twofold, maybe threefold. The Williamses sell at their farm on Route 729 in Flint Hill, at stands in Warrenton and Tyson's Comer and to a processor in Winchester. Though this has been a good sales year, Tom Lee likes to talk about how the county was covered with apple orchards in the past. "This whole county used to be nothing but orchards," he said. All of the mountains land used to be orchards, and now that they are not," he said, the deer come down to the orchards that are left and are a big problem. "I don't think there will ever be the apples there were in the country," he said. Photo courtesy of Paul Gall Merlin will assist Mr. Vic in his magic show. Family Magic Show Slated By PAUL GALL Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Trinity Episcopal Church, invites you to, be a part of a special •family fun presentation at The Theatre in Washington starting at 3 - p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Mr. Vic, a gospel magician and ventriloquist, will be presenting "Magic with a Message." It's a fast paced magic presentation that includes comedy, ventriloquism, fun music, sculpture balloons and audience participation that is sure to generate good family fun and laughter. Along with the family and humor, illusion will be used to help illustrate some basic Bible truths concerning salvation. The program will last about one hour, and admission is $3. All proceeds from this event will go toward meeting some special needs within our own community. We hope that you will join us for a wonderful time of fun and fellowship, as we support outreach ministry here in Washington. Concert of Victorian Parlor Music Scheduled at Theatre The intimate Theatre at Washington is the setting for an unusual and light-hearted evening of popular parlor songs — the music whijph would have been performed in the parlors of Victorian England and 19th century America. The concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. The audience is invited to dream of "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair," warm to "Little Buttercup," be charmed by "A Pair of Sparkling Eyes," or be roused to follow the spirit of adventure in "Excelsior!" From the maudlin to the self-important, from social consciousness and political energy to abandoned love, from new love to enduring sentiment, these once and forever popular songs represent a cherished era. Unlike the musicians who performed for their families and friends in the parlors of the last century, the musicians coming to the Theatre at Washington are professional. Acclaimed soprano Amanda Balestrieri studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Oxford University. In review of one of her concerts, Joseph McLellan wrote in The Washington Post, "Her style happily combines vocal agility, keen intelligence, and impressive respect for the words she sings and a gift for eloqqent facial expressions." Accompanying Ms. Balestrieri on the piano, and perhaps being tempted to sing also, is R. Benjamin Dobey. He is keyboards artist for the Washington Bach Consort. He studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the Eastman School of Music, and acknowledges that he also "spent two years in hiding as a choral scholar at Wells Cathedral, England." Tickets for the concert are $13.50 with reservation, $15 at the door. Children's tickets are half price. For reservations and information, phone 675-1253. A limited number of half-price or free tickets are available for those who can’t afford full price. Call in advance for information on this. Mary Brownstein's Works To Be Shown Middle Street Gallery in Washington will be exhibiting the works of Mary Brownstein from Nov. 1-24. The artist's reception will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. The show is titled "Getting Personal: an exhibition of works on paper, in bronze, and direct cement." This exhibition represents the most recent work of the artist. The small bronzes and large outdoor sculptures in direct cement continue to explore the relationship between everyday events which occur in the artist's life and how those events translate into personal artistic statements. For the first time Ms. Brownstein will include a number of works on paper. About these works the artist says, "Full of symbolism and rich color, the works on paper are highly emotional and represent. my inner world. The imagery of both the two and .three dimensional works comes from visions which I see in my mind." Ms. Brownstein received her MFA in sculpture from the American University. She has won a number of awards for her work, including a Redford University Sculpture Purchase Competition. Her sculptures are in private collections throughout the United States and in Canada, with a number of outdoor works gracing private gardens in the Washington, D.C. area. Ms. Brownstein lives and works at her home, "Round Stone Spring," in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For further information, contact the gallery at 675-3440. — RLEP Annual Meeting Set The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) will hold its Annual Meeting on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Sperryville Fire Hall. The meeting will begins at 7:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public. This year, the festivities will be held on a weekend night to accommodate all weekend residents of Rappahannock County who are interested in preserving its natural beauty and vistas. Part of the meeting will include an exercise in redesigning our local communities, including Sperryville. If you have something to say about keeping the character of our county truly "Rappahannock," please join us there. Free refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Karen Henderson at 987-9542. Gettin' in the Spirit Rappahannock news Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Katie Zindel, Michelle Switzer and Vickie Eastham show their school spirit during 'inside out and backwards day' at the start of Homecoming Week. Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Jerry Jenkins sells many of his apples from the farm. Many Locations Host Halloween Events Several Halloween happenings will be taking place around the county this week. Friday, Oct. 25: A Halloween Fun Fair will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School from 7 to 9 p.m.. Festivities will include a spooky haunted house, refreshments, games, a costume contest and many other activities for the entire family to share. A spokesman for the school said, "Get out those costumes and come join the fun!” For more information, call Page Johansson at 675-1490. Friday, Oct. 25: The Amissville United Methodist Church is hosting a pumpkin party beginning at 7 p.m. The Rev. Nancy White said the party will offer games, costume judging, prizes and refreshments. She said that the church encourages creative, wholesome and fun costumes. Storybook, TV, Bible characters, and animals are welcome, she said. Children through 12 years old are invited from the county, and parents may attend with their children. For more information call 937-4082 or 937-4885. Saturday, Oct. 26: The Chester Gap Fire Department will be hosting a haunted house, games, costume judging and prizes at the fire hall for children up to 13 years old from 6 to 8 p.m.. For more information, call 6356392 or 636-3279. Sunday, Oct. 27: The Amissville Fire Department will be putting on a party in the fire hall with games, including pinatas and bean bag toss, costume judging for separate age groups, and refreshments starting at 6:30 p.m. Spokesman Sandy Carter said that the judging will probably happen first. For more information call 937-4218.. Thursday, Oct. 31: A community bonfire will be held in Washington beginning at dusk. Organizer Hunt Harris said that people are invited to contribute brush or wood for the bonfire. Call 675-1879 for more information. Historical Society Presents Program on Harry Flood Byrd Professor Ronald L. Heinemann of Hampden-Sydney College will speak to the Rappahannock Historical Society at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Historical Society's meeting will take place at the Rappahannock County Library, just east of the Town of Washington on U.S. 211. The meeting is open to the general public. Professor Heinemann, a 1961 graduate of Dartmouth College, is the author of Harry Byrd of Virginia, a recent biography of Virginia Governor and United States Senator Harry Rood Byrd Sr. Prof. Heinemann, who received his doctorate at the University of Virginia, is known nationally as an expert on the New Deal era and twentieth century Virginia history. Dr. Heinemann will outline Byrd's career, which encompassed over 60 years in public life, including service as a State Senator representing the Winchester area, a term as chairman of the Virginia Democratic Party, a term as Governor of Virginia from 1926 to 1930 and over five terms in the United States Senate. Sen. Byrd died in 1965 at his home, Rosemont, near Benyville in Clark County. Sen. Byrd was the leader of Virginia's renowned "Byrd organization," which was often referred to by its critics as "The Byrd Machine." His position as the titular head of Virginia's conservative Democratic organization was solidified during his term as the chairman of the Virginia Democratic Party in the early 1920s. He went on to initiate major reforms of Virginia's political structure during his term as Governor from 1926 to 1930 and was appointed to succeed Claude Swanson as Virginia's Juniof United States Senator in 1932 upon Senator Swanson's appointment as Secretary of the Navy by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Dr. Heinemann's presentation will focus, in part, on Byrd's numerous connections to Rappahannock County. He was a confidante of William Meade. Fletcher, who served as a member of the Virginia State Corporation Commission in the 1920s and 1930s, and Wade Massie, who was a close associate of Senator Byrd in the apple business and who was appointed to the State Highway Commission by then Governor Byrd in the 1920. James W. Fletcher, the son of William Meade Fletcher and the former chairman of the Seventh District Democratic Committee and chairman of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee, was also a close associate of Senator Byrd. Professor Heinemann's presentation will be of interest to any citizen of Rappahannock County and the surrounding area who has an interest in the history of Virginia from the time of Senator Byrd's election as a State Senator in 1913 until his death in 1965. Nobody who aspires to an understanding of Virginia's politics can achieve this objective without an understanding of Harry Byrd's political organization and its impact on Virginia's politics and governance.

Church Activities Sunday: Thursday: 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. Anniversary Celebration On Saturday, Oct. 26 members of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their pastor, Rev. James A. Price at Bowling Green South County Club in Front Royal at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Lloyd Roberts from Alexandria. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m; Revival at Gid Brown Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. with Evangelist Don McCann from Kingsport, Tenn. There will be special singing each evening and a nursery will be provided. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to all to attend. St Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Clarence M. Trinkle, Rector Masses: On Sundays 10 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) 8 a.m. On Holy Days of Obligation 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Saturdays 5:30 p.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Oct. 27 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m.; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m., with communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Anniversary at Promise Land The Usher Board of the Promise Land Baptist Church will be celebrating their 20th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 27. The preacher for the afternoon will be Rev. Arthur L. Greene, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Swift Ford Baptist Church of Criglersville. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. Dinner will be served after the morning service. Everyone is invited and Rev. John R. Pendleton is pastor. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Special Service Scheduled The Hopewell Baptist Church family in Sperryville will have a memorial service of the former pastor and first lady, Rev. U.S. and Sister Minnie Brokenburr on Sunday, October 27 at 3 p.m. The Rev. George O. Dean, his choir and congregation of Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville will be the guests. Rev. Henry A. Townes is pastor and J. Rachel Aylor, chairperson of the event. Sunday: Wednesday: Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Family Service Holy Eucharist II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer II 11 a.m. Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Quest Speaker at Black Oak Colonial Virginia Baptist Preacher John Leland will speak at the Black Oak Regular Baptist Church at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Elder Leland was bom in Grafton, Massachusetts in 1754 but moved to Virginia in 1776 where he began his preaching ministry and struggle with other Baptist preachers against the established church (Virginia then had a state church). The public is cordially invited to attend this service. “A harvest dinner will follow the morning services and all are invited to stay and fellowship with us,” said a church spokesperson. Revival and Anniversary Set First Baptist Church will have a week of revival and celebrate their anniversary Sunday, Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. On Monday, Gospel Fest will be featured, Rev. William Harrison and Mass Community Choir from Mt. Zion, Alanthus and The Gospel Descenders of Middleburg will be guests. On Tuesday, Rev. Journey Beasley from Rock Hall in Wolftown and Beulah from Eggbomsville; Wednesday, Rev. Ludwell Brown from Mt. Cavalry in Haywood and Bethel in Mitchell; Thursday Rev. Forrest Freeman from Bethel in Amissville will be speaking. A memorial service will be held on Friday with Rev. Howard Frye from Nazareth Baptist. The 123rd anniversary celebration will be on Sunday, Nov. 3 with Rev. Arthur Green. Lunch will be served. DAR Officers State Regent, VADAR, Mrs. Stephen Hunter, second from the left, was the speaker at the Oct. 8 luncheon meeting of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, held at the Public House in Flint Hill. Shown with her are, from the left, Mrs. Edgar F. Puryear Jr., State Treasurer, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby, Chapter Regent, and Mrs. Dale J. Metzinger, District VI Director. Burkes and Normans Enjoy Dinner, Scenery Richard, Rena, Die and Michele Burke drove across the Skyline Drive on Sunday and had dinner with Nick, Lillian, Randi Lynn and Dylan Norman at Big Meadows. The colorful leaves and views were enjoyed by all. But with one inch of snow on the ground it was like driving through Winter Wonderland. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grizzle of Fredericksburg were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners. Die and Michele Burke joined Michele’s parents in Fredericksburg on Saturday for dinner. Mrs. Lillian Sykes and grandson, Michael of Culpeper were guests on Sunday of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hemp of Middlebrook were weekend guests of Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Andrew, Lisa and Grade Hancock of Aspen, Colorado arrived on Oct. 14 for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson. On Thursday Mr. Bryan Johnson and houseguests Andrew, Lisa and Gracie Hancock went to Warsaw for a visit with their great-grandmother, Bannor. Mrs. Bryan Johnson and Raymond K. Johnson joined them on Friday, all returning home on Sunday afternoon. Viewtown News Notes Mr. James Burke of Maryland and Mr. Earl Nicholson of Culpeper were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. They also visited their sister, Ms. Juanita Grigsby while in the area. Mr. Bobby Hackley of Nebraska is visiting his mother, Ms. Bertie Hackley. Birthday wishes are extended to Tommy Frazier who will celebrate his day on Saturday, Oct. 26. Have a good week! Birthday Celebration Enjoyed by Friends Mrs. Melody Richardson entertained with a birthday party for her husbapd, Chuck with 17 family and, friends attending on Saturday evening. Our condolences to the Jeff MacNelly family on Route 729 who had the misfortune to lose their son to a climbing accident in Colorado. Friday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark attended the Hutchinson auction and had dinner in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carroll and daughter, Denise and family of Powhatan were Saturday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. The community was saddened to hear of the death of Paul Nichols of Flint Hill. Our condolences to his wife, Charlotte and family. The Washington Baptist Church Youth group for grades 7 through 12 continue to meet at the church on Sunday evenings at 6 to 8 p.m. Activities include personal growth issues, singing, Bible study and refreshments. Invite a friend and come join in the fun and Christian fellowship. Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacey were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and Christy of Culpeper. Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz were visitors of their daughter, Mrs. Alyson Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason in Centreville. Saturday Mrs. Alyson Sengstack of Centreville and her mother, Mrs. Betty Schultz attended the Rappahannock House Tour. Donald Keyser of Alexandria and his mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser attended the music festival at Groves Mountain Lodge on Sunday. God’s Squad the youth group for classes 4 through 7 of the Washington Baptist Church enjoyed Friday evening at the Discovery Zone in Manassas inspite of the" bad weather. Twenty youth attended with chaperons, Mrs. Sarah Brown, Mrs. Janet Batis, Mrs. Gretchen Long and Bobby Brown. Mrs. Jeanetta Hawkins of Arlington was a Friday visitor of Mrs. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Annie Hawkins. Saturday Mrs. Connie Snider and 'children Samantha and Blake of Ashbum were visitors of Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Luncheon guest of Mrs. Annie Hawkins on Sunday were Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville and Mrs. Judy Deal of Hume. Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of Sperryville and Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch in Front Royal on Sunday. Mrs. Mary Smoot and daughters, Crystal and Megan of Winchester and Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Joe and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark had dinner at Chasen’s Restaurant in Winchester on Sunday evening. The Rappahannock Loan closet provides items for convalescents to Rappahannock residents free of charge. If in need of an item you can call Carol Marangoni 937-5292, Mary Williams 675-3765 or Ethel Bailey at 675-3602, these ladies will be glad to assist you. The loan closet also accepts donations of items that you no longer have use for. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before retiring Saturday night and enjoy your extra hour of sleep. Mrs. Mabel Pendleton is in the Winchester Medical Center Hospital.' James R. Freeman, Sr. is now at home from his stay in the Winchester Medical Center Hosptial for a week. Have a good week and call me when you have news for my column. Hospital Acquires Equipment Warren Memorial Hospital has acquired one of the most advanced cataract extraction systems currently available, upgrading the hospital’s cataract surgery capabilities. The new Alcon Surgical equipment uses ultrasonic vibration to break a cataract into fragments before removing them from the eye. This process, called phacoemulsification, can reduce discomfort after surgery and provide faster rehabilitation than other surgical techniques. The new technology and upgraded surgical techniques can also reduce the amount of time spent in the operating room. The new equipment is easier to use and allows the surgical staff to view the procedure on a video monitor, said Trudi Riley, RN, Director of Patient Care Services, Surgical Services, at Warren Memorial. Warren Memorial Hospital’s Surgical Services Department provides a variety of outpatient (same-day) surgical and diagnostic procedures as well as inpatient services using lasers, video cameras and other advances in suigical technology such as the new cataract equipment. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - 9?00p.m. Sun, to Thurs. 7a.m.-8:30 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 Three of a \ Kind... Sunday Isaiah 42:1-9 Monday Isaiah 58:1-14 Tuesday Amos 5:1-27 Wednesday Micah 2:1-13 Thursday Micah 3:1-12 Friday Micah 4:1-5 At this point these three kittens are not very different Saturday from one another. Similar marking...all cuddly...identically 6-V16 impelled with a desire to explore the world. Later they will begin to show individuality and respond to the personalities of those humans who soon become their world. The human process of grow ing up has parallels. Only gradually does individuality become evident. The developing child will also be strongly influenced by those closest who, likewise, become his or her world. Our churches and synagogues in their ministry to families build upon this principle. While strengthening family relationships, they help children to grow spiritually at their own pace. Their emphasis on truth and commitment makes the exam pie of grownups more effective, more inspiring. Your children deserve and your family needs God’s ministry to V 01. 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Upcoming Events RAAC-on-Tour Trip Planned RAAC is sponsoring another RAAC-on-Tour to Washington, DC. For "Museums of Choir" for participants, meet in Trinity Episcopal parking lot at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Return late afternoon, the cost is $10. To reserve, call Rosie Day 675-3182 or Julie Musie 987-8756. Safety Course Planned A Hunter's Safety Course will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. The course is a 10 hour course and everyone must attend both days. Anyone between the ages of 12 to 15 that has not taken the course is required to take it. There is no preregistration. For more information call the Sheriff's Office at 675-3331. Life Enrichment Series Continues The Rappahannock Healing Arts will continue their weekly life enrichment series on Thursday, Oct. 24 with Herbs as Medicine. Learn historical uses of botanical medicine and see how herbal therapies are being integrated into mainstream medicine today with Kathleen Maier, Physician's Assistant and Herbalist. The session is free and the time is 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call 987-7204 for more informatioh. Family Fun Presentation Set The Brotherhood of St. Andrew Trinity Episcopal Church invites you to be a part of a special family fun presentation at The Theater in Washington on Sunday, Nov. 3 starting at 3 p.m. Mr. Vic, a gospel magician and ventriloquist, will be presenting "Magic with a Message." It's a fast paced magic presentation that includes comedy, ventriloquism, fun music, sculpture balloons and audience participation that is sure to generate good family fun and laughter. Along with the family fun and humor, illusion will be used to help illustrate some basic bible truths concerning salvation. , The program will last about one hour and admission is $3. All proceeds from this event will go toward meeting some special needs within our own community. Jimmy Dean Visited Hackley's Store Jimmy Dean (of music and Jimmy Dean Sausage fame) visited Hackley's Store on Friday while passing through Amissville. While browsing, he purchased some Mary Jane candy! ; In my article spotlighting Jeff and ; Susie Kesner's construction company, . their telephone number was misprint; ed. It should have read (540)937-3192. | I apologize to Jeff and Susie for any inconvenience this may have caused. Amissville Girl Scout Troop 920 . toured the Reptile Center in Luray on ; Saturday, October 19. In spite of the ■ cold, gloomy weather, a wonderful ! time was had by all. ! Many fascinating animals were viewed and discussed at length with our tour guide. The girls were able to hand feed a llama, several white tailed ‘ deer, and many goats in the Center’s • petting area. It was well worth the trip! Just a reminder that there will be a . Jackson District meeting on Thursday, • October 24 at 7:30 p.m. to be held at By GLENDA GUM the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. Discussion will center on, but not be limited to, VDOTs six year road plan, taxes, schools, and other issues of importance. If you are in this district, you are encouraged to attend. The Amissville United Methodist Church will host a "Pumpkin Party" on Friday, October 25 beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Sunday, October 27, the Amissville Fire Department will spon sor a Halloween Party starting at 6:30 p.m. Costume judging will also be held so dress up those kids, and yourself, and come out for a fantastic time. This is a well-organized, fun-filled event for the whole family to enjoy. Virginia Cooperative Extension will sponsor a parent education course, "Becoming a Love and Logic Parent," which will be offered on Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3. The classes will be held at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Office, second floor of the Washington Arts Building on Gay Street in Washington. A $10 registration fee is to cover the cost of the parent education manual. v You may register for the Love and Logic Parent Education Series by calling the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Office at 675-3619 or Athena K. Taylor at the Culpeper Unit of Virginia Cooperative Extension at 825-2233. While on the subject of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Helen Smith for her years of service to our community. She will be greatly missed and we all wish her much happiness in her soonto-be new surroundings. Best of luck, Helen! Saturday, November 2, Amissville Fire Department will hold a country ham and turkey dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost is $8 per plate or $10 for allyou-can-eat. Children 5 to 10 years of age are only $5 and children 4 are free. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour by 2 a.m. this Sunday or, if you're like me, you'll set it back before you go to bed on Saturday night. While you're at it, change those batteries in your smoke detectors, too. Please continue to leave your news in the box at Hackley's Store by noon on Sundays. I enjoy hearing from you! Grigsby Family Hosts Fall Cookout Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and children, Crissy, Kevin and Jason hosted a cook-out party Saturday evening having as guests, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier all of Castleton Ford Road. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark were Sunday guests in the Grigsby home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory in Front Royal. Wedding anniversary are bells ring out for Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Peyton who will be celebrating their day Friday. The next Sing-Along and Pickin party will be held at the Salem Fire and Rescue Hall on Friday, November 8. Belated birthday wishes go out to 5 L BOSTON By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Miss Ashleigh Cannon who celebrated her day on Monday and Mrs. V.L. Frazier whose day was Sunday and great wishes go out to Karla Bragg who will be another year older on Monday, the 28th. Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Alphin who won the Calfee Garden Club Award of Merit and the Arboreal Award, also of the Calfee Club and at the meeting the Horticulture Excellence Award was Presented to Mrs. Alphin all taking place at the recent Club Flower Show held at the Baptist Retirement Center. We're proud of the young people in our area who did so well in the first six weeks of school at Rappahannock High, where they are students and were listed in the "Panther Pride" group, namely Amanda Sims, Eric Smith, Kylene and Braden Wolfe, Crystal Mills, Michele and Milton Switzer, Steven Lane and Jonothan Whorton. Great going youngsters, keep up the good work. Our apology if we missed anyone. The Salem Fire and Rescue Company held their spaghetti dinner on Saturday evening and according to a spokesperson are grateful for all those who came out and helped to ' make it a success. The fine folks will be having an all-you-can eat pancake supper on November 9 from 5 until 7:30 p.m. For advance tickets, they may be purchased from any member of die company or call 825-9112. The Reva Fire Company No. 16 held their ground-breaking ceremony on Sunday as they are planning the construction of their new building at the intersection of Route 740 and Route 29 6n land that was donated by Walton Thompson and Joe Daniel. This needed facility will be a great help in responding to accidents, etc. for the community and surrounding areas. Around 200 were in attendance at the ceremony. Sperryville Residents Visit, Celebrate Mr. AX. Swindler of Hanover, Pa. was a weekend guest of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swindler. Ms. Phyllis Savoy of Arlington was a Saturday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie. The Sperryville United Methodist . Church will have worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 27. Rev. • Merlin Shorb invites the public. Birthday wishes go out to my sister, Rhonda Baldwin and my sister-inlaw, Emily Jenkins who will celebrate theirs on Friday, October 25. Everyone is urged to continue to shop at Country Manor and Faith Mountain for special sales during the month of October. Also shop the local fruit stands on U.S. 211 for those apples, cider and pumpkins. Many have already started to think about holiday shopping and this is an excellent time to take advantage of all the fall sales at various locations. Another great idea is the Rappahannock Woman’s Club cookbook. It is available at many businesses throughout the county and also from any member. The cost is $7.50. All proceeds will be used to benefit local community projects and/or the annual scholarship given by the club to a graduating senior at Rappahannock High School. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and By CATHY PULLEN \ 987-8740 Ashleigh in Washington. Remember to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday night as Daylight savings time ends on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany entertained with a fall gathering on Sunday for 20 friends. Friends and family members from the Sperryville area would like to take this special opportunity to wish our correspondent and dear friend, Cathy Pullen a very happy birthday. Cathy will celebrate another year on Thursday, October 24 and resides in Gid Brown Hollow with her husband, Ricky and their daughter, Ashleigh. Cathy has served as the Sperryville correspondent for many years and we are grateful for all that she does to keep our community abreast of various activities. Happy Birthday Cathy and thanks for all you do. Have a great week! Rug Hooking Workshop Set Belle Grove Plantation, the National Trust for Histortic Preservation house museum located one mile south of Middletown will offer a traditional wool rug hooking workshop for all levels. This workshop will be held on Oct. 26 from 9:30 to 3 p.m. This is a Christmas workshop and students will hook a traditional rug "A Partridge in a Pear Tree”. This can be used as a pil low or wall hanging. Isabel Brooker will teach the workshop. The cost is $50 which covers instruction and materials. Each student needs to bring sharp scissors and a 14" hoop and a brown bag lunch. The workshop is by preregistration only and registration is limited. For more information or to register for a workshop, please call the Belle Grove office at 540-869-2028. • You’re Invited To Look As Good As You Feel The Center For Plastic Surgery Cordially Invites You To A Presentation On State-of-the-Art Techniques in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. ▼ Advanced Facelift ▼ Thmescent Liposuction ▼ Endoscopic Facial Procedures ▼ Breast Surgery ▼ Laser Skin Resurfacing Tuesday, October 29 6:00 to 7:30pm Fair Oaks Medical Plaza Auditorium 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive Fairfax, Virginia Limited Seating Available. Please Call For Reservations 703-648-1730 CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY, P.C. Albert F.Fleury, Jr., M.D. James H. French, Jr. M.D. G. Wesley Price, M.D. Craig R. Dufresne, M.D. Anne M. Nickodem, M.D. Now in its 10th Year of Dedicated Service and Excellence Surgeons ire Board Certified by American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. B/EGENO. The PRIDE LEGEND is a 3 and 4 wheel, rear-wheel drive, electric scooter. Manufactured with state of the art components, a 1-piece sealed transaxle, and an onboard charger; the PRIDE LEGEND is very stylish, ultramodern in design, and competitively priced. This scooter is a must see from Pride. For more information on the PRIDE LEGEND or other products manufactured by Pride Health Care, contact thb following authorized Pride Dealer. #CONVALESS The Plains, Virginia 20198 1 -800-237-5717 Halloween Party Set The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Halloween party at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 27 at the fire hall. For more information contact Sheila Scott at 937-4357. RLEP Annual Meeting The annual RLEP meeting will be held 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Sperryville fire1 hall and is free to the public. The meeting is an opportunity to become directly involved with the planning of our county's future. We will implement techniques taught by international traffic planner Ian Lockwood on how to design the "Village Concept" of our choice for Flint Hill, Amissville, Woodville and Sperryville. Please come and share in this enjoyable and vital process for the future. Hike Scheduled There will be a Moonlight Hike up Old Rag on Saturday, Oct. 26. Meet at 5 p.m. at Mountainside Market and 5:45 p.m. at Old Rag parking lot. Approximately return by midnight. Call 987-9061 for more information. Sports/Celebrity Auction Set Boy Scout Troop 200 will be hosting their second auction of sports/celebrity memerobilia (autographed and not autographed) on Saturday, Oct. 26. The auction will be held at the Flint Hill Fire Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission cost is $2 per person. Admission includes stadium fare foods such as hotdogs, nuts, crackerjacks, and soda. This will be the first event in the newly refurbished fire hall. Fun Fair At RCES There will be a Halloween Fun Fair, haunted house and refreshments at the Rappahannock County Elementary School from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. "Come one, come all, lots of fun for the entire family," said an organizer. For additional information or any questions call Cecelia Dennis at 547-3476. Ham and Turkey Dinner Planned The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will hold a benefit ham and turkey dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. All proceeds will benefit the fire department. For more information call Sheila Scott at 937-4357. Walk-in Clinics Planned Walk-in Clinics for the Rappahannock County Health Department for November include Nov. 4 at 8:30-11 a.m.; Nov. 12 at 1-3 p.m. (flue only) and Nov. 18 at 8:30-11 a.m. Alumni Tournament Planned The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Department will sponsor the 8th Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament on Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. For more information, contact Kelly Settle at 987-8575. Apple Butter Making There will be an apple butter making at the Chester Gap fire hall on Saturday, Oct. 26. The apple butter will be for sale beginning Oct. 27. To reserve yours call Jeff at 636-3279. Prices are $16 for a gallon and $4 for quarts. Free Development Screening Set The Rappahannock County Public School System is sponsoring a free developmental screening for children birth to 21 years of age from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 25 to Nov. 25. Most children show regular signs of growth and development during the first five years, Children who do not meet these developmental milestones may need immediate or future special services. There is no charge to the parents for either screening. Referrals for evaluation are also being accepted for children five to 21 inclusive, who are suspected of having disability. For more information call 987-8259. Raffle Tickets Available A NASCAR raffle to benefit The Flint Volunteer Fire Department is currently underway. The Daytona 500 package includes five nights stay for two with Oceanfront hotel on Daytona Beach and $600 cash for travel. The donation is $10 per ticket and only 1,000 will be sold. Drawing will be December 21, 1996 for the February trip. Tickets may be purchased from any fire department member or by Calling Connie HuffHarris at 675-3389. , Fall Soccer Clinic All soccer players are invited to Rappahannock County . Elementary School for the Fall Soccer Clinic to be run by Soccer Academy on Saturday, Oct. 26. For information call Richard Price at 987-9428.

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Comprehensive training and support discounts, commissions, and upgrades for free information call 1-800-3119006. Auctions CONSIGNMENT AUCTION TRI-COUNTY LIVESTOCK MKT2796 RIVERMONT DRIVE FRONT ROYAL, VA. SATURDAY - OCT. 26-10:00 A.M. 60HP 5000 Ford Tractor, 20/10 John Deere, 35 Massy Ferguson Deluxe, John Deere Gas Model 30/20 Wood Loader on John Deere Belourus 420A 4 Whheel Drive w/Bushhog Loader (been used 99 Hr.), Vermeer 5x4 Hay Baler (Like New), 1977 Ford 300- 6 Engine 4 speed w/Dual Rear Tires 8’ Utility body (64135 AC.Miles), Cattle Trailer (Double Decker), Freightliner Road Tractor, 806 90HP International Tractor (Excellent), 400 International 45HP Farm Tractor, Manure Spreader (like new), 2-Ford Pick-Ups, Ford Dump Truck, Cattle Goose Neck Trailer, 16’ Trailer (new), 24’ Goose Neck Trailer (like new), 20’ Flatbed Goose Neck Trailer, 2 Post Drivers, 30’ Cut-Off Saw On Frame, 7’ Snpw Plow, 2-6’ Bush Hogs (Massey Furgenson), Lots of Miscellaneous Items. THIS IS A PARTICLE LIST AS CONSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH. LUNCH ON PREMISES. AUCTIONEER: DONNIE G0CHEN0UR VA LIC. *535 THURMAN S. PERRY, OWNER *1 rirfri ftgni AUCTION Saturday, October 26,1996 10 a.lll. rain or shine Directions: Go to Catlett, VA. Rt. 28 to stoplight, East on Rt. 806, approx, one block to auction on Left just before railroad tracks. Box Type Ambulance Body 1965 Chevrolet Dump Truck (4) Utility Trailers, 8' to 20' (2) Boats w/ Outboard Motors Boat Trailer 1986 Subaru 1985 Toyota 1985 Nissan Sentra 1980 Chevy Luv Pickup 1968 Chevy Pickup 1991 Mazda (Wrecked) 1985 Nissan (Wrecked) Plows Disc Cultivators 3 Pt. Hitch Scoops Bush Hog Diesel Fuel Tank & Pumps Lawn Mowers Antique Hand-Crank Oil Tank Craftsman Mower New Car Parts (for older cars) Chevrolet Body Parts (for older cars) 4x4 Chevrolet Parts Heavy Duty Motor Hoist Lot Tools; etc. (2) Snap-On Cabinets Used Tires 20-Ton Press Gasoline Water Pump Bicycles Lot Case Backhoe Parts (2) Ford 460 Blocks Lot Ford Parts Lot Lawn and Garden Tools, •DON'T MISS THIS AUCTION. We have a lot of good merchandise here. Come see for yourself! You will be surprised what Is here, too much to list.* Auctioneer: Col. Toni Reese Owner: Digges Automotive TERMS: CASH LUNCH SERVED © TOM W. REESE I Virginia Auctioneer Bonded and Insured 1205 S. Main St., Culpepar.VA Phone (540) 825-2800 5 Business Opportunities We Pay You to coordinate and support local businesses who offer our pet identification system.* Minimal startup, huge income. For free info call 303-922-0098. 7 Child Care Wanted Immediate Help for 2 small children needed in Haymarket, Va. MondayFriday. Hours very flexible. Permanent parttime position. Excellent job for college students. Must be 18 or older. References required. Salary based on experience. 703-7541157. 9 ComputersSale/ Services 466 x 133 MHZ, built by Erols, CD ROM, 16 Bit Soundblaster with speakers, 8 mgb memory, 640 Harddrive Lexmark Ink jel printer (Lexmark by IBM) color VGH Monitor IBM Compatible. Fully loaded with Microsoft, 28.8 Fax Modem, Windows 95. Keyboard, mouse, speaker holders, loaded with programs. Adult and child. $1000/ best offer. 703-779-2826. Farm Equip/ Supplies Hay- 1000 lb. round bales in barn. Orchard grass/ clover/ alfalfa mix. Horse quality, $35. Cattle, $25. Flint Hill. 540675-3761. Auctions 16 Garage/Yard Sales Multi Community Yard Sale! Saturday, .October 26, 8:00am. China hutch, office furniture, table & chairs, entertainment center, sofa & chairs, misc. items, holiday decorated cakes & cookies. Proceeds to benefit Single Adults of Battlefield Baptist for a Missions trip to the United Kingdom. Held at Battlefield Baptist Church, 4361 Lee Hwy, Gainesville, VA, about 4 miles Off I-66. 540-347-5855 for more information. Garden Equip/ Produce English Boxwood, plants in container, 1824" tall, 36-40" diameter. Price. $20-$25, Meadow Grove Farm. Call 540, 937-4431. !Pid^your oum Pumpkins Muskrat Haven Farm Amissville For picking info. 540-937-5892 15 mi west of Warrenton on Rt 211 18 Giveaways Free firewood. Wooden boxes that you cut up and haul away. Great starter wood. 5415 Lee Hwy., Warrenton. Contact Mr. Stone, 540-3475600. _ Free Kittens! 6 beautiful Halloween kittens to good homes! Both male and female. 3 males, 3 females, various colors. (540)822-9037. Giveaway: Female puppy. 12 weeks, short-hair, tn-colored. Will be medium size dog. Looks like Beagle/ Sheperd mix. Extremely affectionate. Call 304-725-2315. 2 Giveaways Giveaway: Beagle mix. 5 months. Female. Has shots. House broken. Very affectionate. Please call (703) 435-8654. Mixed Breed border collie: free to good home, 4 years old. (703) 7290025. __ Siberian Huskie: free to good home, AKC registered, Black and White, neutered male, blue eyes, 1 1/2 years' old. 540-788-9812. Saddlery Liquidators We Have Moved The Show To A Massive Building at: Annandale Lumber. Sale starts Wed. Now thru Thursday October 31st. Big Shopping Days! locations: Junction of Rt. 66 & Rt. 15 in Haymarket, VA. Behind Sheetz Gas Station This will be a Christmas sale! We Are Thinning Out Our Inventory at Ridiculous Prices! Example: Miller sweaters $9.95; Miller Paddock shoes. $25 & $19.95; Leather Riding Boots, $39.95. 15,000 sq. ft. Filled. We Will Not Be At Mosby's Tavern In December, SO SHOP NOW! Hrs. 10am to 6pm. Sunday Noon-5pm Cash or approved check only. Cut out this ad for a free gift. Closed Every Tuesday. (703) 754-8237 24 Household Items for Sale Bed: King size brass head and frame, with orthopedic firm mattress. Never used, still boxed. Cost $1,200, asking $385. 703-212-7094. 25 Instruction Private Investigation Tired of monotonous desk jobs? Why not try private investigation, professional , body guarding, security, or even mastering the martial arts. Call (804) 276-2851 for some excitement. 41 Lost & Found Found: Black zipped binder, found in Leesburg area. Call to identify contents and location of loss. (703) 771-9389 ask for Marilyn. 42 Misc. for Sale/ Rent Electric ' Generator PTO driven, 65 Amps, 115/230 Volts. Used approx. 100 hours.' $2500. 540-364-1841, Hunting Club Membership: includes use of 6,000 acres in Northern Virginia. Call 703-6709783. Wedding Gown for sale: Size 8 beautiful white satin and lace sheath style gown with pearls, low back, lace appliques and fitted sheer lace sleeves. Detachable cathedral length train. Paid $1,400, sale price $600. Headpiece included. Call 703643-9529. 43 Misc. Wanted WANTED Horses, Ponies. Cattle & Trailers AH types. Cash terms. Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 Wanted: Boxwood cuttings. Proper trimming of boxwood is essential. We trim every two or three years. We pay top price tor the cuttings. Write or call: Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, VA 22942; phone 540-832-2175. Personals Adoption: Loving family wants to adopt second baby. Will help with legal and medical expenses. Call Martha or Herb at 703-736-0992. Save- Cash on items you but at Drug- Grocery- Department Store, National Brands you select for information call coupon pal) Free 1-800-318-8083 Best Repeat Fund Raiser in America. Singles: Meet single people throughout rural America. Confidential, reputable, established plan. Free details. Country Connections Newsletter, P.O. Box 406, Superior, Nebraska 68978. 52 Services Business EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 52 Services Business ■■■■ Chimney Sweeping Reiining (Bib^aslliorc&^erfna Fully Insured , Bruce Vierling 675-3508 54 , Services Home Improvement Odd Jobs, general maintenance, you name it, I'll do it. Whenever, Wherever, Whatever, small or large jobs. 675-3160 or 987-8439. 55 Services Misc Any Credit Rating. Cash for homeowners. No equity program. Lowest rates. No up front fees. Local Co. Mortgate South, Inc. Call Nelson 1800-254-9506._ T & K Cleaning Service. Residential and Copimercial. 540-675-3418. References Available. Rentals House Short Term Rental - 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, 15 minutes from Warrenton, private setting,-porch and deck. 540-675-1190, 540-937-5703. Owner/ Broker. $1090 per month, pets OK. Deposit required. COMPLETELY REMODELED FARM HOUSE IN PRIVATE SETTING: 3BR, 2 BA, Rockland area of Warren County. Call between 8am & 3pm (540) 636-2192, 2 refs required. The Plains: 1 bedroom Log Cabin located in the woods. Large stone fireplace, gas heat, 1 bath downstairs. No pets. Maximum 2 people. $700/ month. Call Cathy, Thomas & Talbot Real Estate, 540-687-6500. Town of little Washington: 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 6 fireplaces, newly renovated, 1 1/4 acres, barn, garage and storage house (separate). Mountain view porch. $850/ month. 703-205-1940. Rentals _Office Washington, VA: For Rent: Office Space, Clopton Hduse. 2 large rooms, bath and kitchen. $400 per month. 540675-3033 or 540-9878121. Roommates Herdon Room for rent with private bath. 1 Bedroom, kitchen privileges. $300/ month plus 1/3 utilities. Must like dogs. 703904-8518. Real Estate/ Owner Blue Ridge foothills: Rappahannock Countyheart of Old Dominion hunt country. Two 25 acre parcels on restricted land. Beautiful views, lovely* house sites. (540) 636-9388. At Bryce Resort.. 5 rooms, 1-1/2 baths on 2 level lots. Great room has stone fireplace, floor to ceiling & oak hardwood floor, front deck, enclosed back porch, part basement with washer/ dryer, oil heat, 2 car garage with loft, nicely landscaped with English boxwood. $110,000/ best offer. Call 540-459-8755 (collect). For Sale: Townhouse, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Winchester. Close to Rte. 7, 50 and 81. Reduced to $72,000. 703-729-0042. 81 Legals/ABC ABC LICENSE Leon Allen Hutcheson & Betty Ann Hutcheson trading as Sunset Hills Farm Bed & Breakfast, 105 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia 22747 is applying to tha VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Bed & Breakfast license to ’sell alcoholic beverages. Leon Allen Hutcheson, Owner. 10-16 & 10-23-96 *157686 Automobiles Chevy 1952 Pickup: Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint, $5,800. (301) 7392627. Chrysler 1987 LeBaron GTS, 64,000 miles,. 4 door, power steering/ brakes, air-condition. $3,000. 540-338-3756 after 6pm. From the estate o/John S. Pixley, Sr. wykaski Edgeworth Farm at the comer of Rt 688 (Leeds Manor Rd.) & RL 647 (Crest Hill Rd.) Ortean, VA Sat., Oct. 26,1996 at 10:00 a.m. Cars, boats, amateur radio equipment, antique radios & , components, electronic test equipment, box lots, and other items (this is a collection of over SO years!) SELLING FIRST: 1979 Camara RS; 1970 Lincoln Mark ID; Seeburg Model 100 jukebox; Boat - 19’ IMP cruiser w/318 Dodge 225 HP 1$ motor, Olde Town canoe; 1948 Ford dump truck; National Geographies from 1918 on; etc., etc. OLD RADIOS: 25+ to include: Atwater-Kent, Farnsworth, Motorola, Airline, Majestic, etc.; Original horns, speakers, components; Trade publications; Old advertisements, etc. AMATEUR RADIO EQUIPMENT: Collins KWS-1 transceiver (1500 watts); Henry Mdl. 2K-3 linear w/160 meters (used aboard the USS Hope); Yaesu FT-301 SD & FT-301 D transceivers; ICOM IC-751 & 1C-25H transceivers; Drake TR-4 transceiver and RV-4C remote VFO, Dentron 160 XV transvertfcr and MT-3000 antenna tuner, MJR model MFJ-901B antenna tuner, Racal antenna tuner, 2 KW; Ten-Tec Argonaut 509 transceiver, model 405 QRP transceiver and two Keyer model KR5A; Mirage B3016 160 wan amplifier, National NC-125, RBL6, HRO-7 and three SW-3 receivers; Hallicrafter S-38C, SX-28, Sky Champion and Super Defiant receivers; Harvey-Wells, Brandmaster Delux transminer with Heathkit HC-10 VFO; Meisaner signal shifter & signal shifter deluxe; BC-453B + several BC command sets; Heathkit HC-15 & Connect Systems Private Patch II phone patches; Pair hand-held transceivers; D104 and other mikes; BC-221 frequency meter w/AC supply; Beams; Towers; Rotators and various mobile antennas (Hustler, Cusbcraft, B&W, etc ); 8 different types of Polamar loop antennas; TU-7/U U S. Army tube tester, Old St new test equipment; Oscilloscopes; Frequency counters (Tektrorucs, H>P>, Boonton, Simpson, etc.); EDS video distribution amplifiers w/manual; Thousands of older St modem vacuum tubes for transminers/receivers; Box lots of coils, resistors, capacitors, wire St cable, transformers, chokes, crystals; Home-brew RF deck (8010 m.) w/power supply & 19” rack mount cabinet w/castors plus transmitters; Receivers; Antennas; Alarm systems, etc.; AC inverters; Battery chargers; Eliminators, etc.; Many QST, CQ and other publications, many early; QST binders, unopened; Portable TV; Phonographs; Tape recorders; and much mote!! TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID. No buyer's premium. No food served. Bm&ayne Auctions, Inc sf (540)937-4142 - 675-3729 ” VAAJ- #330 Garden Etfuip. and Produce 17 I Bring Containers and Pick Your Own I APPLES fc M Plenty to pick! J jr^t^OO/bu. (21 c/ib^ W from tn*. iPc^r ground \ r beginning 10/25/96 1 Stayman, York, Granny Smith, Ida Red, ' Stayman, York, Granny Smith, Ida Old Fa'. - Fashioried Winesap, Red Delicious, Yellow Delicious No previous discounts apply hwhAfpkCkk^lndbnCon\ConmtJk$,AffikmMm^ Moormont Orchards Rapkfan, VA 1-000-572-2262 ' Open Daily 8 am - 6 pm. ‘Bring a picnic and enjoy a view of 18 a countie* from our mounttincap picnic area. lint^gicni 1996 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 dr., 5 spd., A/C and more. 5,500 miles. Local Trade. $13,995* 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 4 dr., auto, A/C. 2 to choose from. $9,995* 1995 CHEVROLET PICKUP W/T 2 wheel drive, auto, 6 cyl, A/C 1 $13,995* «***' MOTOR CORP. Hwy. • Culp«p*r 825-8381 TliamtoltpaonfcTbtttp^itoMl PntBgmdthu duv at bum 10/S/% 401 Automobiles

84 Automobile* Toyota 1983 Tercelwhite. Good mechanical condition. Needs body work. $600, must sell. 540-349-9449. Two 1989 Ford Escorts. Both with air, automatic, 2 do- , etc. One with low mileage on engine and trans, good body for $1500. Second has only 76,000 miles but needs body work for $695. Both for $2,000. Call 540-3474997 after 6pm. 88 Parts ft Accessories . SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parti tot cars and truck* Some new parts Motor*, tnmaiMoni ud pert* kstofltd (It purdiwd here). Over2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy end Sell running cere end true Ice. Open 7 days, Mon-Sal 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Looted Rt 229,3 mlet pest Cdpepef High School. 82S-2571 We bring employers and jobseekers together. &appatarmocfe CLASSIFIED DAIRY FARM Need help milking and working with cattle. Driver's license required. 703-754-0136 FARM HELP WANTED Will be working with livestock & machinery. Call: (540)675-1001 MAILROOM Part-Time • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • More days approaching holiday season • Must be able to work long hours plus SOME weekends & Fridays . • Licensed drivers a plus Apply in person No phbne calls Monday-Thursday Sonny Wright Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 E. Market Street Leesburg, VA EOE PRESS OPERATOR 8 UNIT URBANITE • 4 Day Work Week • Full Benefits Package • Goss Community or Urbanite Experience Preferred • Competitive Salary Based on Experience Send resume to: Loudoun Times-Mirror c/o Allen Key P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20176 703-777-1111 EOE DENTAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Our dental team Is seeking an exceptional person that is mature, selfdirected, health oriented and willing to work afternoon and evening hours. The qualified person will provide clinical support to the doctor, hygienists and dental assistants. Individual must participate fully with clients and other team members. Dental experience is requested but not required. Call for a brief telephone interview. 635-3610,or 800/832-9901, Monday through Thursday. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY! Dr. Craig A. Zunka Front Royal, VA POSITION AVAILABLE LEGAL SECRETARY: Position available for highly skilled and experienced Legal Secretary for Fauquier County law firm. This position requires ability to perform duties immediately upon hiring. Successful applicant must have demonstrated skills in all areas of litigation support. Administrative experience in billing, bookkeeping and advanced word processing is also required. Some experience with estate planning and real estate matters is a plus. Please submit resume, references and evening telephone number. All applications will be accepted in strict confidence. Please respond to: LSO#156160 P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20177 E.l. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY The DUPONT Front Royal plant, a leader in the automotive refinish paint business for 15 years, will be accepting applications for production technicians. Production technicians operate in a self-managing team environment, operating seven days a week with 12-hour rotating shifts. Our plant is committed to excellence in all we do. We are looking for individuals with the skills and capability who will become part of our successful future. We offer competitive salaries and an ouistanding benefit’s package. Applications will be accepted on: Monday, October 28,1996 to Friday, November 1,1,996 Virginia Employment Commission 22 West Piccadilly Street Winchester, VA (540)-722-3420 9:00AM - 4:00PM An Equal Opportunity Employer DRIVERS, MOVERS, HELPERS Excellent pay. benefits, medical, dental, life, paid vacation, pension/profit sharing, guaranteed hours. Driver qualifications: Valid Class A or B. CDL, Experience in moving furniture preferred. Apply in person: J.K. Moving & Storage 44112 Mercure Circle Sterling, VA. 703-260-3408 WAREHOUSE PERSON Full-time position with benefits. Heavy lifting required. Driver’s license and, good driving record required. Agricultural background helpful. Previous applicants need not apply. Apply in person: Marshall Farmers’ Co-op Marshall, Virginia POSITION AVAILABLE LEGAL SECRETARY; Position available for highly skilled and experienced Legal Secretary for Fauquier County law firm. This position requires ability to perform duties immediately upon hiring. Successful applicant must have demonstrated skills in all areas of litigation support. Administrative experience in billing, bookkeeping and advanced word processing is also required. Some experience with estate planning and real estate matters is a plus. Please submit resume, references and evening telephone number. All applications will be accepted in strict confidence. Please respond to: LSO #156160 P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20177 Regional Visual Merchandiser Peebles Department Store We’re looking for regional visual merchandisers who truly believes customers come first, who has an eye for fashion and who knows what it means to give great service through visual presentation. Peebles is a fast-growing department store chain with 78 stores in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina. Delaware, Tennessee, Kentucky. New Jersey, Alabama, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. Position Requirements: * Hands-on visual presentation experience Excellent communication skills ‘ Willingness to travel overnight "■ Supervisory experience Peebles offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Mail Resume To: Peebles Department Store Ken Vaughan V.P. Regional Manager 251 West Lee Highway Suite 650 Warrenton, VA 20186 Peebles Ari Equal Opportunity Employer Don't Be Left Out Of The Crowd Be First In Line For A Times Community Newspaper Classified Ad Loudoun Times-Mirror Eastern Loudoun Times Reston Times Herndon Times Vienna Times Fairfax Times Fairfax Station Times Rappahannock News Fauquier Times-Democrat Clarke Courier Centreville Times Chantilly Times Burke Times Springfield Times-Courier 1-800-852-4797 CD P rt ,ro o ■p c/) co ro cl Co »p H4 /*r CD rf Obituaries James Thompson James Robert,Thompson, 84, of Front Royal, died Sunday, Oct. 13 at MontVue Nursing Home in Luray. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 16 at First Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Greg Amos. Burial was in Panorama Memorial Gardens. Mr. Thompson was bom Dec. 7, 1911, in Rappahannock County, son of the late Robert N. and Sara North Thompson. He was a retired custodian for Warren County public schools and a retired farmer. He was a member for 47 years of First Assembly of God Church in Front Royal and the husband of the late Virgia Wood Thompson. Surviving are a son, Joe Allen Thompson of West Virginia; two adopted daughters, Gina Ree Riley and Jackie Catlin Thompson Lake, both of Front Royal; three foster sons, Michael Bynaker of Virginia, Donald Bynaker of Florida, and Kevin Catline of Georgia; a foster daughter, Tina Kelly Smith of Pennsylvania; two sister, Blanche Miles of Baltimore, Md., and Cathleen Simons of Hagerstown, Md.; five grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jeremy Ray Riley, Michael Anthony Riley, Sam Smith Sr., Jackie Bernard, Dorman Groves Jr. and Philip Hunt. Memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God Church, 1111 North Shenandoah Avenue, Front Royal, Va. 22630. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Floyd Woodward Floyd Nelson Woodward, 78, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Front Royal, died Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Va Medical Center in Martinsbuig, West Virginia. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Oct. 14 at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal by the Rev. Jerry Young. Mr. Woodward was bom February 25, 1918, in Rappahannock County, son of the late Jack and Minnie Clatterbuck Woodward. He was a retired horse farm groomer.’He was a member of the Disabled American Legion Post 400 of Ocala, Fla. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World Warn. He was the husband of the late Vera D. Woodward. Surviving are a daughter, Joan Rogers of Keameysville, West Vnginia; three brothers, Edward Woodward of Norfolk, Silas Woodward and Mackwell Woodward, both of Orange; three sisters, Dorothy Frye of Sperryville, Sarah Davis of West Chester, Pa., and Pearl Pollett of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal. I Flint Hill Residents Entertain Mrs. Mary Curtis and Mrs. Mabel Lilian! visited Mrs. Avatis' mother, Mrs. Eleanor Timmons at Leesburg on Sunday. Danette Williams and sons, David of Chester Gap visited Mr. and mrs. Charles Hickerson on Saturday. Also . visiting were Mrs. Eleanor Hickerson of Chester Gap. Visiting in the Hickerson home on Sunday were Ellis and Virginia Donaldson of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Also calling were Wade and ( Mindy McLonnell and daughter, Nicole Elizabeth of Suffolk, who had visited Mindy's grandfather, Charlie Lillard at the Sunny Slope Nursing Home. David and Renee Calisto, Nikki Calisto and Victoria Hudson had dinner on Saturday at the Western Steer at Stephens City. Harlen and Ann Jones of Frostproof, Fla. have returned to their home after a visit with her mother, Mrs. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Alice Brady. Thomas Williams of Front Royal was a Sunday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, October 27 at 11:15 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. A speedy recovery to all those on the sick list. Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 to find out who’s getting married in your neighborhood. Antiques, Etc. lYard Sale! (Multi-Partv) October 26 & 27 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (No early birds please) Decoys, Furniture, Paintings, Quimper, Fishing Collectibles, Old Toys & Parts, Old Tools, Wrought Iron Garden Stuff, China, Silver, Old Display Cases & Junque 15.3 miles west of Warrenton on 211 or 1 mile east of Ben Venue on 211 Amissville, VA 540-937-4675 'bjou’re *3nuited Sto tour our new facility at 11190 James Monroe Highway Route 29 South, Culpeper, VA on Sunday; October 27 12 noon to 5 p.m. Dedication 2 p.m. Clore-Geest Funeral Home I 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs-Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant • j! - .vrr’i" m [«ij 7"7T~7T71 2H3T WARNING! It’s Now a Federal Crime, 5 Years in Jail by Trying to Protect Your Assets! Fact: Almost 50% of all adults over 65 will end up spending time in a nursing home ..According to the Select Committee on aging of the US House of Representatives, the average stay in a nursing home will wipe out the savings of most American couples today! As of August this year, a new Federal law now makes it a crime, with penalties up to 5 years in JAIL if you improperly transfer your assets to qualify for Medicaid. Don’t let this happen io you! There still are sound, legal solutions to protect yourself from having your home, life savings and retirement income from being seized by the government if you have to go into a nursing home. But Vou have to have a plan! Medicare and health insurance pay NOTHING towards custodial long-term care! 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Apple Cider, Apple Juice: the Difference Apple juice. Apple cider. You fflean there's a difference? Apple juice and apple cider are both part of the tradition of good taste in Rappahannock County and throughout Virginia. Cider, long popular in Europe, continued to be a favorite in the early days of the Commonwealth, reinforced by the limited storage and refrigeration facilities available. Newly planted apple trees often produced fruit that was •more suitable for pressing into a beverage than munching on or even cooking. Today, with the wealth of excellent varieties of apples available for every purpose, there is still a demand for both juice and cider. Interest in the healthful aspects of these naturally delicious beverages has kept their popularity high. The advent of modem processing and marketing has made the two terms almost interchangeable in the minds of the public. However, there is a difference. Apple juice is prepared from the first pressings of fresh, whole apples. The natural, undiluted and unfermented juice is sterilized by pasteurization so it can be held unrefrigerated for up to- a year without significant loss of quality. To bring out its sparkling amber color, apple juice is often clarified, or filtered, to removed any solids leftover from the pressing. Unclarified juice retains its slightly cloudy appearance. Apple juice is available sweetened or unsweetened, fortified with vitamin C or in combination with other fruit juices. It is then packed in vacuum-sealed cans or bottles, aseptic cartons or in frozen concentrate form, ready for sale year round. Cider is also the natural and undiluted juice of fresh, whole apples. ‘However, it is less highly filtered so more of the apple solids are left in, and it is not pasteurized or vacuum packaged. That means that it needs immediate and continuing refrigeration to keep it sweet and unfermented. With adequate refrigeration, cider will remain fresh for up to two weeks. It is generally packaged in gallon and half gallon containers and sold at roadside stands. Shoppers should note that although unclarified apple juice is sometimes labeled as cider, only unpasieurized juice actually fits the definition of cider. Both apple juice and apple cider are delicious by themselves or in combination with a variety of other ingredients. Try these recipes for the great taste of apples prepared a new way. Mulled Apple'Cider 1 teaspoon allspice 2 cinnamon sticks (2 inches) 14 cloves 2 quarts apple cider or juice 2/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar ground nutmeg Place allspice, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a small cheesecloth bag and tie firmly. Pour cider and sugar into a large saucepan. Add spice bag. Simmer for 15 minutes over low heat (longer if a spicier flavor is desired.) Remove spice bag. Serve hot in mugs. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Yield: 7 cups. Pageant Applications Now Accepted Applications are now being accepted Tor the title of Mrs. Rappahannock County International, an official preliminary to the Mrs. Virginia International Pageant, which is to be presented at the Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium on May 31 and June 1, 1997. The woman chosen as Mrs. Rappahannock will become an ambassador from the Rappahannock area and will receive an official title and sash. The woman chosen as Mrs. Virginia International will receive a prize package valued in excess of $10,000. Competitions will include interview, aerobic wear and evening gown. There is no swimsuit competition. Married women living in the Rappahannock County area interested in applying should call (540)9772314. Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Pork Chops in Cider Casserole 4 to 6 rib or loin pork chops 1-1/4 cups apple cider 2 cups sliced cooked carrots 1/2 cup sliced scallions or parboiled onions 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water Brown chops quickly in a hot broiler, turning once. (Do not cook; merely brown.) Boil apple cider for seven minutes. Place pork chops in a baking dish and add apple cider, cooked carrots, onions, water and salt. Bake, covered, at 400 degrees F for about 45 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, uncover and let chops brown on top. Yield: 4 to 6 servings Chuckwagon Apple Cake 3 large cooking apples 2 teaspoons cinnamon 5 teaspoons plus 2 cups sugar, divided 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 cup pineapple or apple juice 1 cup vegetable oil 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pare, core, and slice the apples. Mix the cinnamon and the 5 teaspoons of sugar in a small bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups sugar, the flour, baking powder, pineapple juice, vegetable oil, vanilla, and eggs. Mix just to incorporate. Grease and flour a bundt pan. Pour half the batter into the pan. Top with 1/2 the apples and 1/2 the cinnamonsugar mixture. Add the remaining batter and top with the remaining apples and cinnamon mixture. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes clean. Yield: 10 to 12 servings Green Onion and Apple Sausage 11/2 pounds ground pork 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cooking apple (such as Granny Smith), cored, peeled, and finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter In a large bowl, combine the pork, salt, peppers, sage, green onions, and apple pieces. Mix thoroughly and form into 3/4-inch-thick patties. In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the butter until the sausages are brown on both sides and the centers are no longer pink (10 to 12 minutes total). Yield: 6 servings Pork With Apple-Nutmeg Sauce Unpeeled red apples make a colorful sauce. 14 to 5-pound pork loin center rib roast, backbone loosened : 2 cup chopped apple 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon rfiargarine or butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1 1/4 cups apple juice or apple cider Oven 325 degrees Trim fat from meat. If desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place roast, rib side down, in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer. Roast in a 325 degrees oven for 1 1/2 to 3 hours or till thermometer registers 170 degrees (well-done). Cover with foil and let stand 15 minutes before carving. For sauce, in a saucepan cook apple, onion, and garlic in margarine till tender. Stir in cornstarch, boullion granules, nutmeg, and pepper. Add apple juice all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. To serve, slice between ribs; pass sauce. Serves 8 to 10. 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 nutmeg. 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. Spiced Apple Rings A tasty and colorful accompaniment to pork. 4 small cooking apples 1/3 cup red cinnamon candies 1/4 cup sugar ■ If desired, peel apples. Core and cut crosswise into 1/2-irtch rings. For syrup, in a large skillet combine candies and sugar. Add 2 cups water. Cook and stir over medium heat till liquid boils and candies dissolve. Add apples to syrup. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or till tender, spooning syrup over apples occasionally. Cool apples in syrup. Cover and store in syrup in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Drain before serving. Makes 6 servings. Note: If desired, substitute 6 inches stick cinnamon, broken, for the cinnamon candies and increase sugar to 3/4 cup. Cook and stir over medium heat till boiling. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add apples to syrup and cook as above. usiness & Servic tthDirectorv mm 540 Only $4.60 -675-3338 ter week for a 1 inch space BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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All sizes available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. 540-341-7000 Next Deadline: October M Real Estate Directory Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Cleric's Office. Nancie W. McManus to John F. Dienelt and wife, 2S.621 acres, Hawthorne District. $72,500. Terry Lee Waggener to Floyd C. ********* Rappahannock St Culpeper Counties Come See 37 beautiful rolling acres, woods and streams, mostly open, high building site with view. Surrounded on three sides by large farms. Asking $3,500 per acre. Owner finance 9%25 years, no points. Also 10 rolling acres with streams and woods, part open, $35,000. Owner finance 9% - 25 years. Must see to appreciate! Call Florence to see. 540-937-5888 Florence DiLiberti, Broker CLOVERHILL FARM REALTY Stilley and wife, 6.6015 acres, Hampton District. $199,900. Mitchell Ellis Jenkins and other to Gene P. Banks and wife, 25 acres. Stonewall District. $125,000. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office TWO 25-ACRE wooded tracts, stream, elevated building sites, convenient to Rt. 211. Your choice at $89,000 each. BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre open & wooded lot on deeded right-of-way. . $22,000 Rt. 211 - west of Sperryville, small gift shop - fruit stand complex, 1.5 acres. $40,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder 675-3291 John Eubank 987-8146 g REVA, VA. 25 private pasture acres with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge. Large 2story Farmhouse with 3 BRs, 3 BAs, large kitchen, 2 FPs, wood floors, rear screened porch. Pool, large frame barn. $349,000 Back in the hollow as the Jordan River flows by you get peace & quiet at this 3-level custom-built home. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, full basement. Fireplace and deck. $280,000 Quaint Cottage in the middle of Hunt Country. 1 BR, 1 BA, large deck. Surrounded by 5 mostly wooded acres. $83,000 Charming 3*BR Farmhouse in Sperryville. 2.6 acres with small barn and outbuildings. Mountain views, room to grow. $145,000 Breathtaking views of the western Blue Ridge range from this 32 acre secluded parcel with stream. 6 acres open. $5,200 per acre. Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 Washington, Virginia Since 1927 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia's Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FLINT HILL-Exceptional location for an exceptional property!! 50-acre estate with 3-BR, 3.5-BA Cape with guest quarters, 3-car garage. Horse facilities include 8-stall barn with tack room, wash stall, 3 run-in sheds & 20 board-fenced acres (5 paddocks). Plus manager's apt., swimming pool, tennis court & 2-acre yard that has been extensively landscaped. $600,000 CASTLETON-Fish in the 2-acre pond. Relax & star gaze from the deck of the 3BR, 2-BA Contemporary. Hike the walking trails that meander through the 58 acres. Stone FP, SGD to the deck, full basement, new Thermopane windows, detached 2car garage, streams, & views! $359,000 FLINT HILL-Late 19th century stucco Victorian with wrap porch, tin roof, interior & exterior beveled glass doors, pine floors, 3 FPs, large windows, beautiful woodwork, slate entrance hall, & 11 rooms!! 1.4 acres. Great for a family!! B&B potential!! $175,000 ACREAGE-Fllnt Hill-42 mostly open & rolling acres with fantastic mt. views, stone walls, streams, sm. barn, & drilled well. *$188,000 VIEWTOWN- Motivated seller on this 12.6 acre-approx. 7 open acres with stream & views. $69,000 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 Country Farmhouse: in beautiful treed and flowering setting. Charming home has large formal LR, DR, FR w/ wood stove, plus screened porch facing the mountains. Master suite with walk-in closet, second bathroom plus study/guest room. Nice bam w/ 2-car garage & potting shed enhance the property. Pleasant and very private on small acreage. Reduced to $149,500 3-BR, 2-BA Home: south of Washington on 6 acres w/ stream & space for animals. LR-DR-Kitchen combination w/ deck facing mountain views. Private deck off MBR for quiet times. Separate office or rec room on lower level w/ outside entrance. Stone chimney for wood stove. Sturdy shop building. $137,500 10+ Acres: Private w/ large stocked pond in center of property. Half open & half wooded, can be acquired in 1 or 2 parcels, 2 perc sites, very convenient location. $79,000 6 Acres: with super mountain views in scenic & protected Gid Brown Hollow near Washington. Owner says sell at $27,000. Adjoining parcel also for sale. Real Estate III Washington, Virginia (540) 675-1373 It AIALTO** Mitzie Young, GRI (540) 675-3555 Rick Kohler, Broker (540) 937-6146 Rappahannock Horse Country Ideal location on a Virginia Byway with many beautiful appointments • 31 fenced and cross-fenced acres • 180 foot square riding ring • Seven stall stable with attached bank barn • Deck house with open floor plan • Offered at $450,000 The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190