Rappahannock News, November 20, 1996

RICHMOND, VA Year, No.47 12 Pag. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1996 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents . More Than Frost • Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan The first snowfall of this season fell on these pumpkins and gourd at Sperryville Farms last Thursday. Season Opens With an Average Bang The season for hunting deer with rifles opened Monday. - At the grocery the number of deer checked in the first two; days seemed about normal. At Baldwin's Grocery in Washington the first day was very heavy, but the deer checking seemed to level off by Tuesday. Mayhugh's Grocery in Amissville reported an average year for the opening days. At the Flint Hill Store the first two days of the rifle season seemed light, but many deer were checked during the black powder season. Game Warden Jim Bankston said it had been an average opening both in the number of deer killed and in complaints. but the hunting pressure is down in the rifle season, he said, probably because of the earlier archery and black powder seasons. "There was a substantial increase in the black powder lull," he said. He expects Saturday, the first day does can be shot with rifles to be "a big day. They will be out in force Saturday," he predicted. Mr. Bankston wants to remind people that turkey is now out of season and will not come back in until Dec. 9. Bear season will begin next Monday. Across the state, many farmers were complaining that deer are damaging their crops costing them lots o£ money. n As a result Virginia Tech has been conducting a survey to determine the extent of the damage. This will be the state's first comprehensive deer damage survey, although the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries put out an estimate of $1J million in damage in 1992. The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences of Virginia Tech mailed questionnaires in August to 1,170 agricultural producers and 310 homeowners in Virginia. Notices were sent Oct. 21 to those who hadn't tgtaeatjy responded, asking for their input. Yhe results should be available in January. "Any hard data we can obtain about deer damage is greatly welcomed," said Wilmer Stoneman, an assistant director of public affairs with the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. "The bottom line is there is far too much agricultural damage in Virginia resulting from too dam many deer." The survey was designed to determine the severity of deer damage to crops and other plants. Land Condemned For Trash Center Negotiations 'Ripening' By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock Newt SUIT Writer After more than one and a half hours in executive session Monday night, the members of the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted for a resolution to condemn 17.1 acres of land belonging to Rosemary Wire Anderson and William W. Anderson off of the Rock Mills Road near the high school. The resolution states that the board found "the taking of the . . . property necessary for public educational purposes" and "for solid waste management purposes" and that "a bona fide but ineffectual effort has been made to acquire the property" by negotiation rather than condemnation. The supervisors have been trying for many months to acquire the property from the Andersons and another 10-acre property belonging to the heirs of Bryant Retcher Sr. for a centralized site for collecting trash and for additional athletic space at the high school. The Fletcher property is immediately behind the high school. The Anderson property is behind that and connects with Route 622 to U.S. 211. Bryant Fletcher Jr. attended the meeting and met with the supervisors during their executive session, but no action was taken Monday evening on acquiring that property. Members of the board said they had not been trying as long to get that piece of land, and they still hoped they could purchase it without condemning it. They will continue to negotiate with Mr. Fletcher. He, a sister and two minor children of a deceased sister own 90 percent of the land. Another half sister owns 10 percent. Mr. Fletcher told the supervisors he was authorized to negotiate for the other heirs. Commonwealth's Attorney Peter Luke said the negotiations with Mr. Fletcher "had not ripened yet." Once the centralized trash site is developed, the dumpster sites at Huntly and Scrabble will be closed. The new site will accept ordinary trash and recyclables. The school system has been considering building a baseball field on elementary school property, since the current baseball field is not a standard size. Now possibly that can go on high school grounds. Additional space could be used for soccer and other baseball and softball fields. nei(jfjai lai n iuu\ Board of Supervisors began lemnation procedures to acquire a 17-acre .Another 10-acre Old Rag : Bulletins Alumni Tournament The Panthers of the Past put on a show as the RCHS Athletic Department presents its 8th Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament - on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30. - There will be four men's teams and two women’s teams. Games begin at 7 p.m. both nights. Admission is $3 per person. For further information call Kelly Settle or Mike Tupper at 987-8575. ;: Taxes Due Real estate and personal property tax .bills have been mailed. Taxes are due by Dec. 5. Call treasurer Frances Foster at 6753334 for further information. Government At A Glance • Library Board, 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, Library (change from regular meeting .date). , • Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, Courthouse (additional .meeting). Rappahannock News P O Bo* 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Town Explores Greenhouse By JOY SLOANE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Washington Town Waste Water Committee met last Thursday with John Ives-Halperin of Applied Environmental Technologies to leant about a system of treating sewage using greenhouses and artificial wetlands. The meeting was a continuation of meetings the committee has had to learn about alternatives for sewage treatment. At the same time the committee has contracted to have a needs assessment done that will involve testing streams and ponds around town and interviews with town residents about the condition of their septic tanks and drainfields. Dr. Ives-Halperin discussed what his firm calls "Living Machines," the firm's name for their systems which have been used in Frederick, Md, and for pretreatment of waste from chocolate manufacturing. i . See Sewer, Page A-6 Painted Lines Debated Again By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer At last Wednesday's Town Council meeting the issue of painting lines on the roads was again the main source of controversy. ' Some members of council are apparently determined to prevent VDOT from painting white lines down the sides of the newly paved roads and yellow lines down the middles. Others are convinced the lines make the roads safer. VDOT meanwhile says it has no choice. Main Street, Middle Street and Warren Avenue are considered primary highways as Business 211, and the white and yellow lines are required. To the suggestion the roads be reduced in importance to See Council, Page A-6 ■ Photo courtesy of the Royal Fyfes, Drums and Trumpets The Alexandria Royal Fyfes, Drums and Trumpets will entertain at Washington's 200th Birthday Celebration at Town Hall and The Theatre Dec. 14. Festive Celebration Planned By MARY ANN KUHN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Town of Washington is putting on a spectacular, festive Bicentennial Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14, featuring a group which will play fyfes, drums and trumpets in colonial costumes and later in the program will change into toy soldiers for a Christmas performance. The founding of the town 200 years ago is being combined with the annual Christmas celebration for children of all ages. Carolers will be strolling the streets throughout the day. "We invite all of our citizens and residents in the area as,well as visitors to participate in celebrating this special day," said Mayor Stewart Willis in a recent interview. The town celebration is open to the public and free of charge. Kicking off the bicentennial events at 12:15 p.m. is the Alexandria Royal Fyfes, Drums & Trumpets, dressed in colonial customes, parading through the village streets calling the citizens and visitors to the Town Hall for the day's opening ceremonies. This group has been performing for the past 13 years at various conventions in the Washington, D.C., area as well as for Queen Elizabeth and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. They will play American patriotic music. At 12:30 the Fyfes, Drums & Trumpets group will lead a grand procession to the Town Hall. The trumpets will sound a grand fanfare. The Town Crier will announce and present the Mayor, members of the Town Council, George Washington and other dignitaries. The mayor will welcome guests, and the formal opening ceremonies will begin, consisting of the color guard and the presentation of colors as well as the playing of the Star Spangled Banner in three-part harmony. Mayor Willis, George Washington and other dignitaries will then give speeches. The trumpets will plan an See Celebrate, Page A-6

District Court Docket The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Sandra Sue Warren, 70/55, $45/29. Richard Pearce Webb Jr., 68/55, $39/29. Eric Carson Whetzel, defective equipment/windshield, $30/39, insufficient tire tread, $30/2. Jeannie Annette Williams, no operator's licenses in possession, complied with law. Christopher W. Woodward, no valid inspection, $25/29, no seat belt, $25. Pamela Sue Youngblood, 66/55, $33/39. Yong II Yun, 74/55, $57/39. no registration in possession, $25/2, seat belt violation, $25. • The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: George Harold Grist, fail to appear/capias, continued. Penny Sue Montessi, fail to comply, seven months jail (starts serving January 3. 1997), $109 cost. Heath Spaulding Bourne, 72/55, continued to Dec. 17. Joseph Carbone III, 54/35, $57/29. Tod Jacob Cohen, 44/25, $57/29. Bryan Stallings Dixon, recklesS driving/accident, reduced to improper driving, $25, suspended, $29 cost. George Harold Grist, drive as habitual offender, capias, continued. Adam Douglas Haase, reckless driving/accident, $50/29. Steve Allen Hall, drive suspended/revoked. continued to Dec. 17. Joyce Elaine Clanagan, capias/fail to appear 7/9/96, dismissed, show cause non compliant, dismissed. Michael William Wharton Jr., assault and batter, continued one year, $29 cost. Jack Leroy Redman, peace bond, dismissed. Jack Scott Hunt, fail to maintain control/accident, reduced to improper driving, $25/29, no Virginia operator's licenses, complied with law. Troy Lee Best, 70/55, $45/29. Lorraine A. Comi, 66/55, dismissed. Billy Morgan Benton, 70/55, $45/29. Candace Virginia Bohon, 74/55, reduced to 64/55, $29/29. Horace James Beurnett. 72/55, $51/29. James George Charles, 74/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Feb. 18, '97, $29 cost. , Anthony Edward Clanagan, reckless driving/accident, seat belt violation, capias/fail to appear, bond forfeilure/contempt, damage property, possess marijuana, possess alcohol under age, continued,to Dec. 17. Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 with your suggestions for stories or photos. Monday Night Football at Mrs. Coxe's Tavern Wash away the Monday blues with your friends. Watch the game and enjoy our newly expanded Monday Night Tavern Menu. Starting at 6 p.m. Featuring: Buffalo Wings, Mozzarella Stick’s, Jalaperio Peppers Regular tavern menu also available. Main Street Washington 540-675-1900 NOTICE OF TAXES DUE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK 1996 Real Estate and Personal Property taxes are now due and must be paid on or before December 5, 1996 to avoid penalty. If you have not received a bill, please contact the County Treasurer's office at 540-675-3334. Failure to receive a bill through the mail does not relieve the taxpayer of any additional charges that will accrue under law for failure to pay within the prescribed time. Mailed remittance must be postmarked on or before December 5, 1996 to avoid penalty. Penalty for late payment is 10% of the tax after December 5th and 10% interest beginning January 1, 1997. Office hours: November 29th, December 2nd, 3rd, N 4th & 5th - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed December 6th. Frances A. Foster, Treasurer Yes! Please enter my new subscription to ftappabannocb Jtetbs Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock.$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U S.$24.00/yr. m I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II NAMET ADDRESS_;___ CITY_STATE_ZIP_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7665 & 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 .offices Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Sean Magee Connor, 67/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Feb. 18, '97, $29 cost. Michael David Crain, no registration in possession, complied with law. Gwendolyn Ann Davis, 68/55, $39/29. , Cecil Dubois, 74/55, $57/39. Donald Lee Cline II, first offender, $209 cost. Jason Teague Hicks, possess marijuana, continued one year, operator’s license suspended six months. Timothy Owen Humphreys, possess alcohol under age, $50/49. Andrew Richard Lise, first offender statute, $200/59. Kevin August Raimond, possess marijuana, continued to Dec. 17. Jessica Alyn Waites, possess marijuana, continued to Dec. 17. Florence Mary French, 69/55, $42/29. Debra Jeanne Fyodorov, 69/55, $42/39. Priscilla Ann Gibson, 72/55, $51/29. Michael P. Griffith, 72/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Feb. 18, '97, $29 cost. Richard Melvin Haines Jr., reckless driving, 76/55, reduced to 74/55, $57/29. Janine Nicole Harris, improper driving, $50/29. Zhair Sam Hatami, 74/55, no operator's license in possession, complied with law. Jason Teague Hicks, 74/55, $57/29, no registration in possession, complied with law. Timothy Lukas Juergen, 72/55, $61/29. Jerrold Dorn Levy. 70/55, $45/29. no inspection. $25/2. John Ocampo Miranda, 69/55, sent tp driver's improvement class, continued to Feb. 18, '97, $29 cost, no registration in possession, complied with law. * Susan E. Pollack. 69/55, $42/29. Dale Wayne Price, no registration One Indicted For Chain Saw Theft The Grand Jury handed down one indictment on Term Day in Rappahannock County Circuit Court last Thursday. Ronnie L. Kennedy, 19, of Culpeper, was indicted for grand larceny. He is charged with stealing a Husquavama chainsaw and a Shiwada chainsaw from Charlie D. Hawkins. in possession, complied with law. Robert C. Quivis, 70/55, $45/29. Kevin August Raimond, 74/55, defective equipment, continued to Dec. 17. Mark Alan Rothleder, improper stopping on highway, $30/39. Raghuveer Sharma, reckless driving, 77/55, sent to driver's improvement class, continued to Feb. 18, '97, $29 cost. Mary M. Slack, 71/55, continued. Lisa Anne Smith, 70/55, $45/29. James K. Stewart, driving under influence, continued to Jan. 14, '97. Letitia Tygett, 70/55, $45/29. Lanise Edna Waites, 70/55, $45/29. i Lester Ashby Wayland, fail to yield right of way, $30/29. Walter M. Zalatoris Jr., no operator's license in possession, complied with law. • The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 19: Ronald Albert League, obscene/threatening language, continued to Dec. 10. Thomas Winston Adkins, illegal dumping, continued to Dec. 10. Robert Henry Foushee, illegal dumping, $200, suspended, $29 cost. Sharon Lee Howard, illegal dumping, $200/49. Harold V. Marshall Jr., illegal dumping, continued to Dec. 10. Russell Clinton McWinney, illegal dumping, $200/49. Mary Alice Rice, illegal dumping, $200. $175 suspended, $29 cost. Brian Lee Snider, illegal dumping, dismissed. William Henry Stickle, illegal dumping, dismissed. Mary Catherine White, illegal dumping, dismissed. Zcne Davis Wynkoop, illegal dumping, $200/59. James Lee Boggess Jr., show cause/fail to comply, dismissed, possession of-marijuana, $1,000 cost. Lisa Anne Hammond, 74/55, dismissed. Jill Macncil Harrison, 48/35, dismissed. Cecil Delaney Williams Jr., 70/55, dismissed. - Scott Lawrence Zirn, improper driving. $150/29. Martin Robert Kearns, 74/55, $57/29. Vicki Lualn Knighting, 70/55. dismissed.' Mark William McGregor 73/55, dismissed. Lawrence Todd Sandcroff, 74/55, dismissed. Mel John Kampmann, 72/55, dismissed. . Richard Raymond Pratt, 70/55, $45/29. Joanne Marie Royaltcy, 70/55, Public Hearing Ordinance For Re-Codification And Re-Adoption Of The Rappahannock County Code As provided by Resolution adopted unanimously on October 7, 1996, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on Monday, December 2,1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rappahannock County Courthouse, on an Ordinance to re-codify and re-adopt 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, and to delete Chapter 51, Solid Waste Advisory Committee. 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. Power to dean your home, and the air you breathe. The Miele White Pearl vacuum cleaner delivers unmatched power, performance and quality, plus a welcome change in the air you breathe: the k exhaust from the advanced filtration system is actually cleaner than the normal air in a ■ room. Optional HEPA and charcoal filters A further eliminate unhealthy particles that f other vacuum cleaners leave behind. equally advanced is Miele s uniquely designed ribbed interior, ensuring tremendous cleaning power, even as the dust bag fills. Come in to learn more about the unmatched quality and uncompromising cleaning power of Miele 1 vacuum cleaners. ftfiele Anything else is a compromise. No Ordinary Vacuum-No Ordinary Deal Miele Vacuums Regular Price Range $469.00 to $899.00 Brand Opening Specials S399.00 to $799.00 Sale Ends 11/26/96 Vacuum Store . Royal Plaza, across from Martins, Front Royal 635-3355 dismissed. Dwight Leon Berry, 71/55, dismissed. J. Sue Dean, 68/55, dismissed. Robert Smith, 72/55, $51/29. Nolan G. Turner, 83/55, $100/39. Brenda Renee Baker, no county sticker, $25/29. Joseph Franklin Foster, no county sticker, $30/29. Clifford Reed Northup, no county sticker, $25/29. Ronald Kirk Werroner, no county sticker, $25/29. George Harold Grist, capias/fail to appear, $50 cost, 90 days jail, suspended, driving after declared habitual offender, $500, $400 suspended, 90 days jail, 80 days suspended, 10 days to serve. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Nov. 11: 12:04 p.m., injury from a fall, Town of Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 2:23 p.m., possible suicide. Route 629, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 4:42 p.m., unknown fire. Route 681, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD; 5:40 p.m., unknown fire, Route 681, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD; 8:23 p.m., sickcall, Route 729, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Nov. 14: 7:58 p.m., abdominal pain. Route 647, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Nov. 15: 7:56 a.m., vehicle fire, U S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 8:57 p.m., traffic accident, U.S. 522, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Flill VFD. Nov. 16: 10:18 a.m., sickcall. Route 622, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 3:12 p.m., injury from a fall. Route 628, Washington, Washington VFD; 5:49 p.m., unassigned incident/unknown injury. Route 637, Flint Hill. Nov. 17: 6:03 a.m., sickcall, Town of Washington. Washington VFD and Flint hill VFD; 2:14 p.m., unknown fire. U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD; 7:36 p.m., vehicle fire, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff's Office during this past week: Nov. 11: stray livestock/horses. Route 647, Flint Hill; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Huntly; stray dog. Route 630, Huntly; residence, Route 621, Woodville; felony theft. Town of Washington: civil problem, U.S. 522, Sperryville; suicide. Route 629, Flint Hill; harassing communication. Route 640, Amissville; lost/missing dog, Route 642, Amissville; extra patrol/wclfare check. Piedmont Ave, Washington; stray livestock/horses. Route 618. Woodville. Nov. 12: residence. Route 637, Flint Hill; stray dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; suspicious incident. Route 622, Washington; citizen request assist. Route 626, Castleton; extra patrol/welfare check. Town of Washington; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., unknown* Nov. 13: info, gen., Town of Washington; stray dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; other police/in state, U.Sf 211, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Route 628, Flint Hill; illegal dumping, U.S. 522, Huntly; traffic accident, U.S". 211, Washington; fish and game violations, Route 662, Huntly; suspicious incident. Route 622, Washington; info, gen., unknown. Nov. 14; family fights, U.S. 522', Huntly; criminal trespass, U.S. 522, Boston; citizen request assist, Route 626, Scrabble; public service, Gay Street, Washington; criminal trespass, Route 628, Washington; suspicious incident, Route 707, Slate Mills; lost/missing dog, Route 662, Huntly. " Nov. 15: info, gen., unknown; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen.,-U.S. 522, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 522/211,. Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; simple assault. Route 610, Chester Gap; stray livestock/horses. Route 626, Castleton; discharge from vehicle or street, U.S. 522, Huntly; dog bite. Route 1001, Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Huntly; ambulance. Route 610, Madison. Nov. 16: damage property/private, Route 647, Flint Hill; fish and game violations, Route 622, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info, gen . Route 626, Washington; suspicious incident. Route 707,' Sperryville. " Nov. 17: public service. Town of Washington; assist Culpeper County Sheriffs Office, Route 615, Castleton; residence. Route 617, Castleton; larceny/from yards, Main Street/ Washington; info, gen.. Route 660, Chester Gap; larceny/from building,' Route 622, Washington; info, gen.; U.S. 522, Front Royal; family fights* Route 642, Amissville; gas theft, U.S. 211, Sperryville; animal control/free text. Route 645, Amissville; citizen request assist. 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Exchange Students Experience County By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The population of the RCHS senior class is increased by five because of foreign exchange students who came to the county under the auspices of Youth for Understanding. Five youngsters from around the world have found local families for the School year. Jose Zapata Zurito comes from Ecuador in South America. He is living with Mark and Gretchen Long, Margo, "iyier, Houston and Max. He is an only child, and now he has a large family. He said the main thing he that surprised him when he came to Rappahannock County was the quiet. He came from a large city to live on a farm, but he says really the United states is a lot like his country. He said his city is at a high elevation, so he is used to the cold, but his city never gets Snow. Jose says the thing he likes best about living here is the friendliness of the people. "They really open their door for you," he said. He misses his mother and friends and being able to get around on his own. "Here the malls are far away, the restaurants are far away," he said. For Jose, as for most exchange students used to living in larger metropolitan areas, the main shock of Rappahannock County is realizing that there is no public transportation and every activity requires that they find someone to drive them to it. Jose plans to play on the soccer team this spring. He enjoys splitting firewood and would like to find people who would be willing to pay him to split firewood for them. Like the other foreign exchange students, he is hoping to save money for the senior trip and a trip vith other exchange students to New York City. Anna Chemyaty va of Kazakstan is living with Wanda and Sam. Snead and their daughters Nancie, an RCHS senior, and Becky, a freshman at VCU. She said the only thing she misses from home is her cat. Anna said the thing that surprised her most about this country is the way people smile at each other so much. She also was surprised by the quiet compared to the small town in the north of Kazakstan where she lives and the mountains compared to the flatlands there. She said she likes the people including her American family and the people she meets at school and church. She also likes shopping and. the stores in this country. She is enjoying living in the mountains. She is interested in getting baby sitting jobs to help her save for trips. Johanna Linnoaho of Finland is living with Sharon and Peter Luke and their children Christina and Ben. She said she hasn't found big differences between this country and Finland, but there are no mountains near her home. But the main difference is in transportation. At home she is able to get everywhere she wants to go on bicycle or on foot. Now she is dependent on others for transportation because of the distances. She said it is "easy to get to know people here," and she likes that. She Panther Pause By CarIssa Denies Congratulations to the SCA for a yery successful Homecoming Weekend. They made a profit of $400 which is being donated to charity to help needy families. The SCA has some upcoming activities for the Holiday season. Among these is an Angel Tree for needy children. The SCA will also sponsor a Holiday assembly here at the school. With the Holiday festivities there will be a door decorating contest. SCA is now working on a school beautification program, which includes cleaning and fixing bulletin boards. The SCA isn't the only organization sponsoring activities, there is also the National Honor Society. The NHS is sponsoring a Mardi Gras Dance from 8 to 11 p.m., on Nov. 22. They are also proud of the baby-sitting program which they have started. During an adult education class taught by our DARE instructor, members of NHS will watch the children of those attending the class. Other activities NHS plans to sponsor include cake raffles during the boys’ basketball and girls volleyball games and a tribute to Mr. Paul Nichols. In addition to these club activities, the winter sport season has begun. Tryouts are complete and soon games will begin. The athletes who participate in these sports have been anxiously awaiting the beginning of the season. HORiZON ChiRopRAcric Dr. Thomas Lee, Jr., B.S., D.C. » Affordable Chiropractic Care • Family Care Chiropractic • Gentle Chiropractic Techniques • Network Chiropractic • Myotherapy, Muscle Work Rappahannock Hours: Tues.-Fri. 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat. 10a.m.-3 p.m. Warrenton Hours: Tues.-Fri. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Phone 675-2498 or (540) 349-1152 Fees: $45 New Patient; $25 Per Visit Mention this ad on first visit and initial intake including: Consult, Exam, and First Treatment for $25 (limited time only) By appointment or please call before arrival. •Remember, your health is your no. 1 asset!! Mrs. Janet Long would like to congratulate, Emily Taylor, alto, and Tiffany Meredith and Margo Haynes, sopranos. They represented the RCHS Chorus at All-District Chorus auditions on Nov. 5. FBLA would like to announce that they are sponsoring Apples for the Students this year until Mprch 1, 1997'. FBLA is asking people in the community to please donate their yellow Giant receipts to our school. Also included in this program are the pharmacy tapes and prescription coupons. If you have any yellow Giant receipts, you can leave them in the main office of the high school, where a box will be set up. If you would like to mail them instead, the school's address is: Rappahannock County High School, 12576 Lee Highway, Washington, Va. 22747. FBLA extends its thanks to those who can donate these receipts. In Loving Memory of Jennifer Wines Dead leaves fall to the ground, Another year without you around, The days go by, ' the nights do too, But the iove we shared, we'll never lose. You were so fun and full of life, How would we have known what would happen that night? Our hearts still ache and tears still fall. Jennifer, we miss you so much and we wish we had you here to hold. Love you and miss you, Mom, Dad, Janie & J.D. §5^ You are cordially Invited to^gS dm (^foul/ufate (^(ehe/imt# Holiday Open House Sunday November 24, 1996 Noon to 4 p.m. , Personal Service • Refreshments • Fun Participating Merchants: Randy's Flowers 825-4440 Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio 825-4391 Culpeper Pawn Broker 829-7296 Corner Shelf Bookstore 825-4411 Blue Ridge Frame Shop 825-3155 Nuway image 825-6892 Photo courtesy of Jeannie McNear Adrianna, Anna, Korbinian, Jose and Johanna bring an international flavor to the senior class at RCHS. misses the ability to travel on her own. Johanna is also interested in getting baby sitting jobs and has a lot of experience at home. Korbinian Lindermann from Bavaria in Germany said he had been in the United States before visiting his father who worked in Oregon and California for a while, so he did not find much surprising about coming to Virginia except that he had not expected to be "so deep in the country.” He is living with Jenks and Molly Hobson and their children Jennings and Berkeley, he said "American society is friendlier, more open" than in Germany. He said he sometimes misses his friends though. He is planning on playing on the soccer team this spring. Adrianna Briceno Colmenares is from Merida, Venezuela, a city of 300,000. She was somewhat,surprised also to find herself living in such a small place as Flint Hill. She is living with Bob and Patty Metcalfe and their daughters Anna and Rebecca. She said she likes everything about living'here, her American family, the school and the food. Still she misses her family and friends from home sometimes. Mr. Metcalfe is a pilot, and Adrianna Has been able to travel because of that. So far she has been to Arizona, Ohio and Rhode Island. She said she "loves to travel." She enjoys playing tennis and riding horses and may try to play on the softball team in the spring. Jeannie McNear and Geneva Welch are area representatives for Youth for Understanding. They would like to hear from families interested in hosting foreign exchange students next year or from local students interested in being exchange students abroad themselves. The Americans Abroad program includes full-year programs, half-year programs and summer only programs. Some of the summer programs center on sports and the American students travel about on learns. Others are family exchanges like the school year programs. Mrs. McNear can be reached at 987-8150. and Mrs. Welch at 6753686. Wolf's Anti-Drug Workshop In Warrenton This Friday U.S. Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-lOth District) will host a 10th District AntiDrug Workshop at 9:30 a.m., Friday. Nov. 22, at Fauquier High School in Warrcnton to assist local communities in creating their own anti-drug programs. Friday's workshop follows a June conference that featured a discussion of the growing illegal drug problem nationwide and in our community. The purpose of Friday's workshop is to begin developing specific strategies for communities to deal With the issue. Several speakers knowledgeable with community anti-drug initiatives will be on hand to share their thoughts and answer questions. Tenth district school officials, law enforcement representatives and community activists have been invited and encouraged to attend. The session will begin and end with remarks by Rep. Wolf. Bill Oliver, executive director of PRIDE Parent Training will also have address the group. Speakers will be James E. Copple, president of Community AntiDrug Coalitions of America; Dr. Glenn R. 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(987-8474) Thursday, December 5 • "All-American Holiday" chorus concert, in the RCES gym -9:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. (987-8259) Friday, December 6 • Talks on the history of Washington, Va„ at the Town Hall, Diane Bruce on the Clerk's Office, Douglas Baumgardner on a famous trial of the 1880s - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7 • Annual Christmas Dinner to benefit the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, at the Fire Hall - 5-8 p,m. Sperryville Surge Tank Project Moves Ahead By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The slab for the surge tank for the Sperryville sewer system was poured last Thursday, Daniel Keyser reported to the Water and Sewer Authority at their meeting that evening. Mr. Keyser said the tank itself will be delivered in mid December. He also said he believed the project can be completed for $75,000 instead of the $110,000 the WSA is authorized to borrow from the state. That should reduce the WSA’s annual payment to the state, he said. Treasurer Carson Johnson reported that John Shipman is behind on payments he agreed to make "to 1ceep his property from being foreclosed for debts to the WSA. WSA members agreed to ask County Attorney Peter Luke to proceed to foreclosure unless Mr. Shipman makes the payments he owes. Mr. Johnson said Del. Jay Katzen (R-3Ist District) said he could get state help for the Sperryville sewer system if it is needed. Mr. Johnson said Del. Katzen reported he had received numerous calls from people in Sperryville complaining about the rate increase. The WSA did not take any action on Del. Katzen's offer. They adopted a motion to ask all plant employees to keep a log of their daily activities from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20 and to have it available for the WSA at the January meeting. Member Richard Smith said the logs were needed to determine if. the school system is paying its fair share of the cost of operators. 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-Rappahannock Jletos;Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Barbara C. Wayland Sharon Kilpatrick General Manager Editor Ann Brown Cindy Mahan Account Executive 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-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1996 Deer Hunting The season for hunting deer with rifles opened Monday and will continue through Jan. 4. As usual this will be the cause of controversy in the county. Some, mostly newcomers to the county, view deer hunting as immoral. Other landowners are disturbed, not by the morality of hunting itself, but by the morality of some hunters who feel they have a right to cruise the roads shooting onto posted land and trespassing on any land they like. Others who attempt to produce com, apples or vegetables on their land hope hunters are very successful indeed. Deer regularly damage the young tips of small apple trees, harvest the com just as it is ripening and reduce rows of crops in gardens to nubs. Some plant gardens joking that if the deer harvest the crops, they can at least harvest venison. Old timers remember when deer were quite rare in the Virginia Piedmont. In those days hunting meant primarily squirrel, rabbit and fox hunting. The numbers of deer have increased dramatically, partly as a result of policies of reintroducing them to the area and partly as a result of changes in land use. Deer are creatures ot the edge. As more ot the land has been allowed to grow up, there are more edges where cleared land meets woods. This is one reason there is reluctance on the part of some farmers to attempt to solve the, problems of nutrient runoff from farm fields into tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay by planting a buffer of trees along the streams. This will add miles of edge to provide habitat for deer. In recent years deer have increased so dramatically that game laws have become much more liberal, and the harvest has picked up. The recent emphasis on archery and muzzle-loader seasons in advance of the rifle season has taken some of the pressure off opening day, increased the deer harvest and spread the hunting season out. Not long ago the county deer herd was showing signs of outgrowing its food supply. Mature does produce twins most years. Shooting only bucks does very little to reduce herd size. As the herd grew larger the size of the average deer killed was dropping. The more liberal hunting laws, particularly those that have increased the number of days during which does may be shot, has reversed this trend, and the deer being shot appear larger and healthier. Landowners and hunters must work together to see that the deer herd is maintained in good health without making the production of other crops nearly impossible. Perhaps some way can be found to create a clearing house tlfat would match landowners wanting to reduce the number of deer on their properties with hunters who want venison for the table. In the meantime the game warden needs the cooperation of everyone to prosecute the scofflaws who give other hunters a bad name. Schools Thanked To the Editor: The Steering Committee of the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation wants to thank Superintendent David Gangel, and Principal Jack Raines, for allowing us to view a satellite down-linked program in the high school library last Thursday evening. High school librarian Beth Scott skillfully aligned all the necessary electronic elements to bring in the program. We would also like to thank the representatives from local nonprofit groups who joined us to learn how to build an reinvigorate governing boards. The program, produced by the National Center for Nonprofit Boards and Civic Network Television, was entitled Building Boards that Work. KATHRYN TREANOR Chairman, Steering Committee Giants in Our Midst To the Editor: Congratulations to the Rappahannock News and Cindy Mahan for the excellent article on the Inn at Little Washington ("Inn Cookbook Debuts at Gala Party in D.C.," Wednesday, November 13). So often, because one grows accustomed to their presence we take giants in our midst for granted, while those far distant hold them in awe. Patrick O'Connell and Reinhardt Lynch are giants in their Fields; they are to the restaurant and culinary arts world as Cal Ripken is to the baseball world, or Michael Jordan is to basketball. Out of nothing they have created, through raw talent, a love of their art and the sweat of their brow a great ongoing work of art which the Rappahannock article so well noted has achieved The Writer's Art Going Over the Transom By JAMES J. KILPATRICK* In the days of my youth, most business offices had transoms. You don't see them anymore. A transom was a narrow window over the top of a door. It could be opened to let some smoke out and some ventilation in. In magazine and book publishing, the term came to be applied to unsolicited manuscripts. The offerings didn't come from an agent. They came over the transom. Most of the manuscripts disappeared as unceremoniously, but those with promise won a reading. What quickly distinguishes a reject from a keeper? For the writer who goes over the transom — the writer whose reputation is yet to come — three factors are important. These are the first impression, the first paragraph and the first whistle. 2]micjous? ! 4) ••. This is NOT a trick question. Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan - Horses pastured beside Library Road seem more interested in grazing than visiting. thunderous worldwide accolades. As a local resident and occasional diner at The Inn, I am proud to have this wonderful institution in my community and regard Mr. Lynch and Mr. O'Connell as true local heroes, whose presence I never tire of bragging about to visitors, many of whom 1 have taken to The Inn and watched with delight their utter astonishment at the elegant setting, the exemplary service and of course the sensational cuisine. Mr. O'Connell and Mr. Lunch truly understand what gracious service means. Well mannered service in the grand tradition reflects a real sense of grace that puts the guest at ease with both a reassuring sense of welcome and an unimposing attention to every detail. It is all part of a masterful theater of experience: setting, food and service that make The Inn a great work of art. When looking at photographs of favorite dishes from the new cookbook, it is almost like remembering favorite pieces of music; the dishes are so distinct and memorable. While Rappahannock County is fortunate to have such a distinguished institution in residence, it is also clear through the cookbook's numerous lovely photographs of local people and places that Mr. O'Connell and Mr. Lynch have a great affection for their neighbors and the beautiful surrounding countryside in which we live. FREDERICK E. HART Hume Recycling Suggestions To the Editor: I have been learning about recycling in school, and I have a project. My project is to let people know why and how to recycle. I'm going to give you a couple of tips on how to recycle some of your garbage. First, don't ever pollute or litter. Also don’t burn or throw away any of your aluminum, glass or plastic containers. Go to the Washington Fire Hall or the County Landfill to recycle your trash. Keep all your recyclable garbage in a separate trash can. When necessary, empty the trash can in a recycling center. When you go on a walk, pick up the trash you see on the ground and recycle all the garbage that you can. Participate in county clean-up1 efforts, support recycling proposals before the Board of Supervisors and help others to learn how easy and beneficial it is to recycle. If everyone does their share, Rappahannock County may become one of the cleanest and most healthy places ever known. MORGAN BLUBAUGH Washington It is astonishing how indifferent the amateur author can be toward the most elementary rules of submission. The first page of a manuscript creates an immediate impression. If the novel, article or short story has been bicycled for months in search of a buyer, at least the first page should be made pristine. Every line must be correctly punctuated, every word correctly spelled. I mention these kindergarten reminders because a manuscript came over my transom in August that broke all the rules. The author misspelled two words on the first page. He had left out a comma where he needed one, and he had inserted a comma where it did not belong. Moreover, the thing was single-spaced and the pages weren't even numbered. Aaargh! Appearances count. The first paragraph can make or break. In a busy editorial office, dealing with a dozen transoms a day, the first few sentences are vital. All of us can remember great leads: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." So Dickens began "A Tale of Two Cities." Melville hooked us with, "Call me Ishmael.” Sinclair Lewis was equally laconic: "Elmer Gantry was drunk." In "Another Country," James Baldwin began slowly: "He was facing Seventh Avenue at Times Square." In "Butterfield 8" John O'Hara lured his readers: "On this Sunday morning in May, the girl who later was to be the cause of a sensation in New York awoke much too early for the night before." In "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Harriet Beecher Stowe led us softly into the story: "Late in the afternoon of a chilly day in February, two gentlemen were sitting alone over their wine." In "The Cask of Amontillado," Edgar Allan Poe took his time: "The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge." In "The Ransom of Red Chief," O. Henry piqued our interest: "It looked like a good thing, but wait till I tell you.” These were good leads. What were the best and worst of times ? Who was" Ishmael? What had the girl done to make her a sensation? Who were the two gentlemen drinking wine? Good writers set their hooks with the first bite. I digress long .enough to recall the tale that is told of a frustrated novelist. He began with a marvelous first sentence: "Naked, Elaine stood at the window watching John come up the walk.” It was perfect. The sentence had a nice lilt. It held true to the best tradition of the Genre of the Ripped Bodice. Alas, the author then fell into a writer's block and John never made it to the door. Thus the manuscript ended. For some years I was charged with hiring editorial writers. Applicants sent in samples of their work, and I looked for the first whistle. Let me explain by example. The other evening I fell to reading a suspense yearn by Jonathan Kellerman, "The Web." He was describing a remote island in Micronesia. Seen from a low-flying plane, narrow roads "were coiled like limp shoelaces." This was on Page 2, barely 500 words into a novel. I said, "Whew!" On Page 3, we meet a boy "as talkative as an all-night disc jockey." On Page 7, the author looks at banyan trees, whose "aerial roots dripped like melting wax from several boughs, digging their way back into the earth.” Now, these were not the greatest similes ever minted, but they had the ring of a WRITER at work. If freelancers are to hook the jaded reader-in a publishing house, they should work for the first whistle. A long time ago, as a reporter; 1 interviewed a little old lady who had a remarkable record of winning contests. What was her secret? "The t$d mitten," she said. Her custom was4» paste a small red mitten, cut from Christmas wrapping paper, on the fifiit page of her entry. She had learned tlfit in the final winnowing, a judge likely to say, "Let’s look again at tfce one with the red mitten." It worked for her. A well-turned phrase, lighting up the first 500 worJs, could work as well for you. « Copyright 1996 UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE The Time Machine From the Rappahannock News back when 30 Years Ago Thursday, November 17, 1966 Ihe Arts and Crafts project met Tuesday with eleven ladies par■A. ticipating in a Christmas workshop. A.Y. Stokes of Sperryville, was recognized as Rappahannock Conservation Fanner of the Year at the annual award dinner of the Culpeper Soil Conservation District which was held Monday evening at Graves Lodge. Ralph Sparling of Bethesda, Md. has assumed duties as the manager of Skyline Ski Area located in Harris Hollow near the Town of Washington. 25 Years Ago Thursday, November 18, 1971 Rappahannock Homemaker Club members and friends assembled at Chester Gap Thursday evening for the annual Achievement Night program of the couftty clubs. The annual Harvest Supper spon sored by Forest Grove Baptist Churcji will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 in the old Forest Grove school building near Viewtown. At the request of Potomac Edison Company of Virginia the hearing scheduled for November 18 has been continued until some time after January 1. 10 Years Ago Thursday, November 20, 1986 The firm of Q. Earl Yancey, CPA, PC, has been notified of its successful bid to administer the Personal Financial Management Program contract at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a trip to Williamsburg for the Grand Illumination on Sunday, December 14. Airman Larry W. Sisk, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Sisk of Sperryville, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

' By CINDY MAHAN r Rappahannock News staff Writer ; Coach Eugene Baltimore says that ; ,hou8h his varsity basketball team this t year does not have a lot of height, they i know what it takes to go out and win. , 'They just have to go out and do it," he | said. ; Five players are returning from f last year — seniors Jeff Atkins. Jon J Digges, Eric Smith, Tommy Settle and { junior Jason Baldwin: New members i of the squad include senior Chris < McLear, juniors Andrew Inglis (who ! was on varsity at Wakefield Country ; Day School last year), Mike Baader J a°d R-J- White, and freshmen Erving | Phillips and Michael and Daniel ; Settle. Erving can dunk the ball. The team has been practicing for ! less than two weeks. Coach Baltimore \ sa'd that all the players come into ; practice with a good attitude. "We will ; have to work hard as a team," he said, ’.adding that he will miss last year’s players Willie Eastham, Jason Carter and Jon Butler. Last year, said the ; coach, Willie stepped up and took , charge of the team. He is looking to Jeff Atkins to do that this year. At times we will look sharp and at times you .will see inexperience." _'said the coach, who is beginning his third year of coaching the RCHS team. He said hi$ team will have to give 100 ^ percent all the time. "I really think we will be okay. I don't know until the games are being played how we will do," said the coach. The varsity and junior varsity •teams will play scrimmages against .Handley this Saturday morning at *RCHS, with junior varsity playing at 10 a.m. followed by varsity. " Junior varsity coach Jason Oochenour was proud of his team ■winning three out of four quarters in a ■’scrimmage at Randolph Macon ♦ Academy last Saturday, after they had had only four days of practice. ."Everyone played," he said. 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"It is a good evalua tor of talent," said the coach, adding that his team played really good defense and rebounded extremely well. He learned from the scrimmage that they need to work on handling the ball and moving it better. The team is comprised of six 10th graders, six 9th graders and one 8th grader. With four players named Chris on his team, Coach Gochenour decided to call them by their last names to avoid confusion. They are Chris Sealock, Chris Sause, Chris Dennis and Chris Turner. The other members of the team are Daniel Digges, Alex Baumgardner, B.J. Christian, Darryl Roberts, Adam Starks, Abe McLear, Jason Brown, Kent Switzer and Zack Todd. Coach Gochenour is looking to Alex and B.J. to be his post players, interchanging the positions of power forward and center. Daniel Digges, a really good guard said the coach, will Junior Panthers Chris Fletcher, Zack Corbin, Kirk Davis, Mark Wharton and Ray Ramcharam work on defense. AUCTION RAPPAHANNOCK CO. 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Washington of '40s and '50s Recollected By SHARON KILPATRICK .... Nww Sttff Writer It is popular in certain circles to say that The Inn at Little Washington put the Town of Washington on the map. In fact, it was the all-woman Town Council elected in 1950 that put the town on the map as former Mayor Dorothy Davis Brown explained Friday night. About 40 people had gathered at Town Hall to hear the former mayor talk about the town in the 1950s and retired Judge Rayner Snead talk about the town in the 1940s when he took up a law practice. The two presentations were part of the town's Bicentennial Celebration. Mrs. Brown explained that two weeks before the June 1950 election for the Town Council the Rappahannock News carried an article stating that the then mayor would not seek reelection. One woman in discussing the situation with the county trial justice complained that "weeds and grass were waist-high along the streets, stray dogs were running at large, and burned-out street lights weren’t replaced for weeks." The judge suggested she interest the women of the town in correcting conditions, and since the ballots would be blank, he would try to find an allwoman slate for a write-in campaign. On Friday before the election, the group discovered its candidate for mayor had not paid her poll taxes. Mrs. Brown was then recruited. She said she spent Monday visiting every voter's house in town and on election day stood outside the polls talking to voters. "Excitement was running high and 99 out of a possible 122 voters turned out," she said. Fifteen of the others were away that day, so only eight voters who could have voted did not„she noted. She won by four votes, and "the low woman beat the top man by one vote.” That brought a storm of publicity to the town, and the all-woman town council was featured in numerous publications. One referred to Washington, Virginia, as "She Town." The town and all-woman council received more publicity when Mrs. Brown was selected to be a contestant on "The Big Surprise," a TV quiz show. She made it all the way to the final round before losing, but for that final round the entire council went to New York for the show. The town had an income of about $1,800 per year derived from the ABC Board and a bank franchise tax and about $3,000 in savings. Mrs. Brown said she believes it is important for women to be involved in local government, and she was delighted with the present appearance of the town. Newbill Miller said Mrs. Brown had been too modest in her talk. "This lady and council did more than any ► Council From Page A-l secondary roads, several predicted that will not happen. VDOT receives more funding for primary roads than secondary roads and will not want to give up those monies. Former Mayor Peter Cramer attended the meeting specifically to address that issue. He said traffic coming into town on Main Street slows down when it reaches the end of the painted lines in front of the Middleton Inn. That makes the roads safer, he said. Peter Skowronski said he had not noticed a similar situation on Harris Hollow road in front of his house. Traffic does not slow down approaching town, and he said not having the lines makes the roads less safe. Council members eventually approved asking VDOT to put its policies in writing, o With far less fanfare the Town Council agreed to spend up to $3,000 for the Bicentennial Celebration. Mayor Stewart Willis noted that the town could schedule the Alexandria Royal Fyfes, Drums & Trumpets for $2,500. For this fee they will perform at Town Hall dressed in colonial uniforms and lead a contingent to The Theatre for a performance where they will transform into toy soldiers. Also on tap is an appearance by George Washington who will reminisce about being in the town as a 17-year old surveyor. Mr. Washington will cost between $200 and $300. The celebration will also include a visit from Saint Nicholas who will meet with children at the Town Hall after the program at The Theatre. The rest of the money is for, incidental expenses of the day. Although Diane Bruce mused from the audience that this was "a lot of money," council members voted unanimously to spend it. Member Ray Gooch said it would be worth the money to see George Washington riding in a carriage with Saint Nicholas. Earlier that afternoon several members of the council and others from the area as the committee on the town's future had met with Mike Watkins and Colin Greene, representatives from Duany/Plater-Zyberk, architects and town planners. The visitors had taken a ride around town and then met with the futures committee and town residents for a roundtable discussion. Topics included sewer, growth, parking, affordable housing, the tourist business and the asphalt ditches along some roads. The planners said everything could be worked out once the town decided how much it wants to grow. Mr. Gooch, chairman of the committee. said the town could not afford an ongoing formal relationship with the firm but an informal relationship might be possible. other council. They started the rejuvenation of the Town of Washington. They passed the first zoning ordinance. Of course, they had the inside track on a good attorney. They got the waterworks out of receivership. They started the beautification, and they did it with no money.” Judge Snead gave his talk referring to a homemade map of the town. As he talked he located houses and businesses on the map. He said that when he came to town in 1945 to set up a law practice following service in the navy, there were three stores, four garages or service stations, two barbershops and a mortuary. There was no doctor, dentist, drug store or supermarket. He said for recreation people had a choice of the movie theater or a dance hall over a pool hall where the Rush River Company is now. Also popular were card games setback, casino and bridge. There were already two lawyers in town, Frank Moffett and Botts Strother. Mr. Moffett played setback and Mr. Stother played bridge. Judge Snead told a tale reported to him that a man came into town hoping to get a deed drawn up for a piece of property he wanted to purchase. He went to Mr. Stother who was involved in a game of bridge. He said, "I'm not the only lawyer in town.” Mr. Moffett was involved in a game of setback and told him, "I'm not the only lawyer in town; go see Mr. Strother." So the man had to go out of town to get a deed drawn up, Judge Snead reported. Casino was popular in back of the Clerk's Office, Judge Snead said. When he sent his wife Lois to research a title, she would be gone for hours "inveigled into a game of casino," he said. Judge Snead said he found a town with many "wonderful people to have as neighbors." "Washington was a great place to live, in 1945, and it is a great place to live now," he added. ► Celebrate From Page A-l attention grabbing fanfare and the event will then move down Gay Street to The Theatre at 1 p.m. The Royal Fyfes, Drums & Trumpets will convert to toy soldiers as they present a 20 minute "Christmas in Washington" program. At 1:50 p.m., the celebration will move back to the Town Hall. A carriage bearing George Washington accompanied by St. Nicholas will escort citizens and visitors back to the hall. At the Town Hall, children can •visit with St. Nicholas and George Washington. Refreshments will be served, including cider and a big birthday cake for the town baked by chef Patrick O'Connell of The Inn at Little Washington. In addition to these festivities several other events will be taking place throughout the day : • The shops in town will be offering pre-Christmas specials and sales throughout the d%y. • The Child Care and Learning . Center will hold a holiday bazaar at' the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bazaar will feature a "Children Only" shopping room, photos with Santa and a big bake sale, among other things. •• At 5 p.m. and again at 8 p.m., the "Shepherds Play" will be presented at the Ki Theater. ► Sewer From Page A-l This is a system for the biological purification of waste water and sewage that uses no chemicals. In a greenhouse there is a two-stage anaerobic reactor connected to several open aerobic reactors that have plants and various small snails and shrimp in them. A clarifier is the next step in the process. Over a period of several days the waste goes through these steps and then into a constructed wetland. At this point it could be discharged into a stream or a leach field or recycled to flush more toilets or to water lawns. Dr. Ives-Halperin, who has a PhD in biology, explained that there would be some minor odor, but that once the system was working, it would need very little maintenance. The major expense is the cost of someone to supervise the plant. There is little machinery. Heat that the sewerage creates would keep the building warm except during extremely cold weather, he said. When the settling tank needs to be cleared out, the solids are applied to plants in the constructed wetlands. These wetlands would be in the greenhouse to keep them warm so the plants can work at peak efficiency. Several of these systems have been constructed. Besides the one that treats part of the sewage in Frederick, Md., the firm has "Living Machines" designed for the M&M/Mars plants in Texas and Brazil, a brewery in California and Body Shop plants in Ontario, Canada, and in Great Britain. The company created a system that processes 10,000 gallons a day for the Audubon Society at their visitor center in the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida. That system recycles 80 percent of the water and it takes four days to pass through the system. The Audubon Society is using part of the greenhouse for a visitor center. In addition to treating town sewage the system could be designed to accept septage from tanks in the county, he said. Dr. Ives-Halperin said he could not give an estimate of the size of plant needed for Washington without a needs assessment and preliminary engineering study that would cost the town $20,000. He said a turnkey operation of 50,000 gallons a day would cost about $750,000 and take six months to construct. This, presumably does not include the cost of the networks of pipes to bring the sewage to the plant. Hey Mom! No Cooking! No Dishes! Thanksgiving Dinner at Thistle Hill . 5541 Sperryville Pike Traditional Dinner - Family Style Appetizer through Dessert November 28 - 11:30 a.m-to 6 p.m. $15.95 per person I Reservations Required Under 12 - half price I 987-9142 4 and under FREE I ^6(ic 9io^ XVI Four Course Tfiank&gimngs Dinner ' . ^ Soup and Salad th choice of Four Entrees “3? Traditional Turkey W Virginia Baked Ham “1? Prime Rib W Salmon W Dessert Plus a Turkey Sandwich for each person to take home! Seatings from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For reservations call (540) 675-1700 $2895 (not inclusive of tax and gratuity) $1295 Children under twelve BROOKSIDE at the foot of the Blue Rldgi Mountains RESTAURANT & GIFT SHOP flol* u& 94t *76**6*^*1*^ &*tf fan Gun Sufaet Fresh Roasted Turkey, Spiral Cut Ham with Fruit Sauce, Crispy Fried Chicken, Fried Breaded Shrimp, Fried Catfish. Peas, Carrots, Green Beans, Homemade Dressing with Gravy, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Homemade Rolls, Cranberry Sauce, Homemade Pumpkin Pie and Cake plus More Homemade Desserts and Our 30-Item Salad Bar. $10.95 • Children under 12 $7.95 Rt. 211,4 miles east of Luray or 4 miles west of Skyline Drive (540) 743-5698 Your Hosts: Bob & CeCe Castle Reservations recommended for groups of 7 or more. Hcam: 7 am. - 8 p.m • Breakfast served from 7 -11 30 am. • Sandwich A Dinner menu available from II am. Happy Thanksgiving To All From' The Country Cafe Closed Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the many blessings from above. We will be with our family and we hope you will be with yours. | Have a great day! Deopening Friday, November 29th Main Street • Washington • 67>1066 ® Join Us For Traditional Buffet 12 noon - 3 p.m. Turkey & Dressing • Steamship Round • Mashed Potatoes • Green Beans • Fresh Mixed Vegetables • Soup • Seafood Salad Baked Ham • Baked Fish • Yams • Fried Apples • Salad Bar Dessert All You Care to Eat $11.95 Children under 12, $6.95 For Reservations, call 825-1037 Aberdeen Bam Rt. 29 South • Culpeper Colonial Thanksgiving at Mrs. Coxe's Tavern Reservations Required Three Seatings: 12:00; 2:30; 5:00 Call (540) 675*1900 or inquire within Thanksgiving Bill of Fare • Pumpkin Bisque • Cucumfcjer, Walnut and Blue Cheese Terrine served with Chiffonade of Romaine & Cranberry-Apple Chutney • Deviled Smithfiela Ham with Biscuits & Assorted Relishes a • Traditional Oven-Roasted Turkey with Gravy • Colonial Oyster Stuffing • Candied Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes • Scalloped Tomatoes & Artichoke Hearts • Green Beans Almondine • Old Fashioned Minced Meat Pie Made with Traditional Minced Meat • Pecan Pie, Apple Pie FIXED PRICES Adults $25.00 Children 5-12 $7.00 Children Under 5 FREE The Thornton Tavern Room Will Be Closed on This Day to Usual Tavern Traffic. Mrs. Coxe's Tavern Will BE CLOSED on Friday, Nov. 29.

Community News Obituaries Rappahannock News • Real Estate • Classifieds wrnMt-cniv ^VEMBER 20,1996 Skyline Country Tots Is Licensed Day Care By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock New* Staff Writer - ' Christal Werner, who runs Skyline Country Tots in Huntly, said that her childcare business is definitely the most rewarding career that she has ever had. ' ‘ That is evident to anyone visiting her home where she cares for seven children, Monday through Friday, frohi 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. She treats the 1 children as her own, and in fact, one of thfe Seven is her 2-year-old son Jared. Other children in the group, all from Rappahannock, range from 1 1/2 years old-to 5 years old, though Mrs. Werner is willing to care for children as young as I; Mrs. Werner began her business in early September. "I wanted to stay home with our kids. I was commuting to Woodstock, and it was 12 hour days," she said. She did that for nine months, and in the meantime also found it difficult to find affordable childcare in the county. - . By starting her own business, Mrs. Werher said that she wanted to provide affordable childcare in a safe environment in Rappahannock, and she claims to be the only family home ehildcare business in Rappahannock that is state licensed. That includes serving the children food according to USDA guidelines. Last Friday, the children were Teaming their new color for the week — yellow. They each painted their own sun picture, and these were promptly displayed on the wall. The yellow school bus was another favorite; it seems that all the kids are really excited about school buses, said Mrs. Werner. The spacious finished basement of the house is set up for the kids, complete with an area for producing art, toys of all kinds, a stereo system, a television and VCR for occasional videos (watching videos is rare), tables and chairs, and pegboard for little coats. The group also studies a new number weekly, and of course spends time learning about different holidays. Now they're focusing on Thanksgiving, and soon they'll have a Christmas tree to decorate. They paint several times a week, do coloring, play with blocks to learn motor skills, do puzzles, put on finger plays, and play music, sing and dance, which may be nearly everyone's favorite thing to do. When Mrs. Werner put some music on last Friday, all the children grabbed their favorite instrument, be it a recorder, a tambourine, or cymbals, and played along with the music; some danced around the room too. Next it was time to play outside, as the weather had warmed up considerably. After donning coats, the group headed upstairs to the fully enclosed deck, which is set up with all sorts of Lauren Eline, 2, paints her sun yellow. Advantage of Smallness A recent experience with a tiny over-wintering bird set me to thinking: what are the advantages for a bird in being little? I mean really small, such as £l hummingbird's three inches. It seems that fascination with hummingbirds is derived from their size and their seeming lack of awareness of big objects; us, for example. One took a sip from a feeder in Lee Trott's hand once; she was taking it to be filled. * I get many letters and even more telephone calls and personal comments about hummingbirds. "They are so bold," wrote one correspondent. Their feistiness and tameness, plus the small size, are at the root of our fascination with this mite of a bird. Is it that we don't appear at threat to hummingbirds? We are not perceived as predators in search of a meal. What about hawks and owls? For even a smallish hawk such as a Sharp-shinned to go after a hummingbird would be equivalent to us expending great energy and much time after one shrimp. As for owls, these birds are nocturnal hunters and hummingbirds are creatures of sunlight. Hummingbirds have been ensnared in spider webs and stuck on thistle $pit)es. One writer observed a hummingbird caught by a preying mantis. Large dragon flies have been known to capture hummingbirds and ride their backs to the ground, and frogs occasionally snatch them from the air. It would seem that these predators perceived hummingbirds as insects. Indeed, the first European settlers thpught them moths. Back to my early November encounter with a Ruby-crowned Kinglet for that is what I heard chattering to itself in the maple in our side yard. I went to investigate, sure I knew the bird making that dry sounds The dimunitive bird, less than four inches long, was searching for insect eggs at the tips of twigs and was so intent on this search that it ignored me and fluttered to within two feet of my face. Hn A Field Guide To the Birds, Roger Tory Peterson referred to the kingjet as "A tiny stub-tailed birdlet." That it is. Both the Ruby-crowned and the Golden-crowned Kinglets spend their winters in the southeastern states to which they migrate in short, easy All Things Wild And Wonderful By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist flights from breeding grounds in New England and Canada. Both species are olive green and have brilliant feathers on their heads which are only revealed when the bird is courting or alarmed. Kinglets are in constant motion; darting, fluttering, and swooping in search of insect eggs laid near the tips of twigs. Both seem curious yet unafraid of humans and can be lured in for a close look by the sharp sound made by a dry kiss on the back of the hand. Back to the question: What are the advantages of a diminutive size in birds? There are a number, it seems. These birds do not have to concern themselves with being snatched out of the air by a hawk. Low temperatures and other whims of the weather, including high winds, disrupt nesting and keep small bird populations at a healthy level with the available food supply. Chickadees, also small, are very tame. One often flutters and scolds over my head when I go to the feeder to put out sunflower seed. Their larger cousins, Tufted Titmice* are less tame, and Cardinals are easily spooked by humans. So it would appear that a dimunitive bird has less to fear from large predators. Do small birds live longer than large ones? I know not the answer to that one. Since I am not a tall man, I should search out the answer. John Trvtt welcomes reader comment at P.O. Box 515, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. play equipment, including a sandbox, slide, tricycles and push and pull toys. "They are a lot of fun," said Mrs. Wemer, adding that she enjoys seeing the kids learning every day. "It is hard work but it is very rewarding," she said. She explains that once, kids start school after having been in childcare, they tend to do better in school. She serves breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks, taken from a USDA menu. Typical breakfast fare could be cereal, toast, fruit, pancakes or waffles. Milk is always served; USDA guidelines require milk being served with breakfast and lunch. Snacks could be cheese crackers, celery and carrot sticks, juice and fruit, and lunch might include chicken nuggets, vegetables, fruit and milk. The maximum number of children Mrs. Wemer is licensed for is 12. Right now she hopes to have one more child sign up. When that happens, she will be able to hire someone part-time to help her during mealtimes and various other chores. She cares for children mainly from age 1 to 5, though she will care for older siblings too if their younger sibling is already there. For more information, call Mrs. Wemer at 675-1378. Case Kramer hesitates at the top of the slide. Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Emily Sims and Robyn Kaye practice a poem written for two voices speaking in tandem or alternating. Writing Class To Perform By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock N«w« Stair Writer The Creative Writing class at RCHS is planning a treat for the public. This Sunday, Nov. 24, they will be reading from their original poetry at Ki Theatre. Coffee and refreshments will be available as the class wants to create the atmosphere of a coffee house. The evening entertainment begins at 7 p.m. The students are preparing poetry readings that include some poems for two voices. If it works out, some of the poems may be read with accompanying slides projected on a screen. Last week the class was rehearsing. Teacher Cindy Cumins had them practice breathing and speaking from deep down, rather than from their throats. She emphasized the importance of speaking so they can be understood and not swallowing their words. She said they would have to practice particularly for the two voice poems so the timing would be perfect. In a few short minutes of practice improvement was very noticeable. The subjects of the poems range from boy-girl relationships to other stresses of adolescent life and living close to nature. The charge Tor Sunday evening's entertainment is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Cindy Mahan Cristal Werner reads a book to Samantha Hodge, who is about one and a half. Courtney Marie Owens, 4, plays in the sandbox. 'Shepherds' Play' Scheduled Two Performances Planned for Dec. 16 Rehearsals are underway for this year's performance of The Shepherds’ Play which will be presented at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Ki Theatre, Now being performed by members of this community for the fifth •year, this 14th century nativity story was originally enacted by German farmers after the fall harvest. . Peter Hombostel returns in his role as the shepherd Gallus, flanked by Howard Coon and Michael Garcia as Huckle and Muckle. Sid Gottlieb will return as the Star-Singer. Alison Lofton will be the Angel, a new role for her. Barbara Sherwood will be playing Gabriel. Sally Morgan will be Mary and Paul Nunn Joseph. Michael Mahoney returns as one of the innkeepers with June Jordan as the other. Beth Levick, Lyt Wood, Helen Ziemer, Susan Hombostel and Miki Leeper provide musical accompaniment on hard, dulcimer and recorders. Margaret Gottlieb and Susan Diamantes will add to the chorus. Mrs. Gottlieb will also continue in her role as provider of costumes. Jean Falk directs the dramatic efforts of shepherds, angels, saints and innkeepers while Beth Levick works musical magic with the chorus. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children, available in advance from Mountainside Market (Sperryville), Talk of the Town (Washington) and New Leaf Book Store (Warrenton). For more information, call 675-1616. Water Meeting Saturday .There will be a meeting from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Nov 23, at the Extension Office to discuss waterrelated issues in the county. Some of the topics on the agenda include possible site locations for volunteer water monitoring efforts, future clean-up efforts, possible streambank restoration projects and the upcoming visit to the county by the 15-county Rappahannock River Basin Study Commission. Anyone interested in participating or adding agenda topics should call Hunt Harris at 675-2879 or 987-9061 or just show up at the Extension Office for the meeting. This meeting is, in part, a followup on a workshop held earlier this fall when many citizens learned about monitoring streams by counting and identifying insects and crustaceans.

Thanksgiving Service Set The Ecumenical community Thanksgiving service will be held at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. Rev. Philip Bailey, pastor Washington Baptist will deliver the message. All are invited to attend. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. 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. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday. Nov. 24 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m., Sperryville at 8:45 a m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.. with communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Morning Worship/Children’s Church II a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children's Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Ordination Service Planned The pastor and members of the Bethel Baptist Church invites you to an Ordination Service or Rev. Ray W. Jackson on Nov. 23 at 12 noon. Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant is the Catechizer and will be preaching the sermon. Lunch will be served. 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. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. 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. Amissville United Methodist Sunday: Thursday: Sunday: Tuesday: Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 6 p.m. Children's Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist 1 8 a.m. Family Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Community Service 10 a.m., Reynolds Memorial Flint Hill Residents Entertain, Visit The following news should have appeared in our Nov. 13 issue. We regret the omission. Mollie Maples of Mineral was an overnight guest Thursday of Mrs. Mabel Lillard and also visited Jack and Mary Curtis, returning to his home on Friday. Grant arid Joan Patton of Stephens City visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson on Sunday and visited the latter's father, Charlie Lillard at the Sunny Slope Nursing Home. , Barbara Gentry and Jill Omdorf of Catlett attended a Retired Postmasters luncheon at Dinwiddie on Wednesday. On Thursday the attended a Retired Postermaster’s luncheon at Evers Restaurant near Harrisonburg. Bryant and Holly Welch and girls Emily and Katie motored to Reston on Saturday to the Ice Form, ice skating By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 and had dinner at Chilji's and shopping at Fair Oaks Mall. Larry Clark and Tony Green of Front Royal visited Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Cathy on Saturday. Debra Moats and Amanda and David Lillard, all of Front Royal visited Mrs. Mabel Lillard on Sunday. Gloria Monroe and Mrs. Alice Pullen motored to Arlington recently to visit Mrs. Annie Putman. Visiting Mrs. Pullen on Sunday were Charlie and Alice Virginia Butler and Todd of Front Royal. Edith Graves of Fredericksburg and Wayne Graves of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Allen and Kim Vest are proud to announce the birth of a son, Kirkland Allen Reece Vest bom on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. The infant weighed six pounds and nine ounces and was 21 inches long and has a very proud sister, Victoria Hudson. Mrs. Clarice Lillard of Ashbum is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. She will be spending some time with her husband, Charlie Lillard at the Sunny Slope Nursing Home. Lois Duncan and Allison Lillard of Broad Run and Edith Graves of Fredericksburg were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Joy Shorb is recuperating after having foot surgery last week. We wish her a speedy recovery. * Ethel Lillard returned to her home last Wednesday after being a patient at Warren Memorial Hospital for several days. A speedy recovery is extended. , Dale and Phyllis Reece of Richmond are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vest and family. . Our sympathy to the family of Bobby Smoot. .. Ronnie Lillard of Warrenton was a Sunday visitor in the Bunny Hudson home. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 11:15 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the publip. Normans To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Best wishes to John and Nina Norman who will celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary this week. Happy birthday to Elaine Hix who has a birthday on Nov. 22 and Harold Scoggin who will have his day on Saturday. Nov. 23. Our condolences to the Bobby Smoot family in Flint Hill and the Marge Eastham family. Rev. Phil Bailey, Angie Hix and Mrs. Sarah Brown attended "Focus on Children" conference on Monday at the Culpeper Baptist Church. Congratulations to Allen and Kim Vest and Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill on the birth of their son and brother. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason of Centreville visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and all enjoyed dinner at Skyland Restaurant on the By RUTH CLARK 675*3608 Skyjine Drive. Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of Sperryvilie, Mrs. Frances Eubank and Vergil Payne had lunch at Country Cookin Restaurant in Culpeper on Sunday. Sunday guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Donald Keyser of Alexandria and Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill. Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston was a Saturday visitor of her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Eubank. The Rappahannock High School Band is taking orders for Christmas fruit if you would like to place an order of grapefruits, oranges, tangerines or tangelos please contact Amanda Brown at 675-3624 after 5 p.m. Amanda is a drummer in the high school band. The Rappahannock Girl Scout Service Unite hosted the V.S.G.S. Annual Association meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Washington Fire House. Thirty-five leaders from Culpeper, Charlottesville, Salem, Orange and other counties in the Skyline District were greeted with homemade desserts and Rappahannock Hospitality. The meeting was opened with a flag ceremony by Amanda Brown, Jessica Estes, Bobbie Jo Brown and Allison Anthony. The delegates were approved and new legislature was discussed. This is the first time a council meeting has ever been hosted by the Rappahannock Girl Scout Service Unit. The unit also would like to thank the Washington Fire Department for use of the hall. The Rappahannock Girl Scout Leaders will have a Christmas party op Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at The Country Cafe. Everyone is to bring a homemade gift to exchange. Mr. Solomon Bruce is recovering from a stroke. He is in a Rehab Center in Winchester and is visited often by family members and friends. He hope to soon be able to return to his residence in Gid Brown Hollow. Have a good week and call me with your news for my column. Thanksgiving Service at Amissville Happy birthday wishes go out to Randy Gum who will be celebrating another year on Thursday, Nov. 21! On Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Amissville Baptist Church will be hosting the annual community Thanksgiving service. Time for fellowship will be immediately following the service. Please bring a finger food to share. Holidays are especially hard on our service n»en and women who are unable to return home; or for folks who have recently become widowed or lost a loved one; or those less fortunate than we are. If you are able to set an extra place at your table this Thanksgiving, give someone a call who may need your gesture of kindness. Everyone will benefit! During December, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association By GLENDA GUM will air a trio of programs to blanket the world with God's peace. A Crusade telecast and the World Television Christmas special will be televised the week of Dec. I in addition to a North American Television Christmas special the week of Dec. 15. Please pray for the television placement negotiations and for the interpretation into 33 languages. which are currently taking place. Pray also for God to prepare the hearts of millions to receive His Son. Time is running out if you plan to assist the ACTEENS of Amissville Baptist Church in their collection of items to be sent to the women in the Goochland Correctional Center as one of their mission action , projects. Contributions are needed prior to Dec. 1 and may be placed in the box in the foyer of the church. Fortunately, our little dusting of snow did not cause any delays in our area. There is still a little in the shadows hanging in there due to the cold weather. I heard the way farmers use to tell if we were going to have a rough winter was to look at the woolly worms. If the brown was darker toward the head, the outlook was for a bad winter. If the brown was darker toward the rear, the winter should be mild. Frankly, I never liked the' woolly worm enough to want to figure out if it was coming or going, but I have seen more crossing the roads this fall than I can remember in the past. I hope that’s not a bad sign... ? Just a reminder to all of our hunters to carry your, hunting license, wear bright colors, obtain permission from land owners, and take extra care when you are in the woods. Be sure of your game before you shoot — hunting accidents can be avoided. News for the week of Nov. 25 sill need to be left in the box at Hackley’s Store by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, due to the holiday schedule. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - 9:00p.m. Sun. toThurs. 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 “How Do You Know?” One din in late fall, little Jessica | tugged at her mother's hand, j and headed toward the front ! sard. "Mom." she exclaimed. • nearly in tears, "my big old climbing tree is almost bald, like Grandpa got when he was old and sick before he died and went to heasen! Is my tree going to die like Grandpa?" “No, Jessica," Mom reassured her. "It just looks that way.” "But how do you know?” Jessica cried. "It still lives inside.” explained her mother, “where Grandpa's soul lived when he died and went to live with God. Your tree will look alive again when spring comes, because it lives inside." Jessica was puzzled. "But how do you know?” Mom was patient. "Because of our faith in what God has promised us. Just believe me. Jess." Our Lord says in John 20:29. "Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed." That is how we know. As you worship this week, go to God as a child and just believe. Sunday Psalm Li5 Monday Psalm 66 Tuesday Psalm 67 Wednesday Psalm 84 Thursday Psalm 91 Friday Psalm 92 Saturday Psalm 93 Scr pturts Selected by Tf*e Amencsn B*ote Society Ccoyftgni 1996 Krisier W-.iiams Newspaper S«^>c*s P 0 Box 8005 Char1ofl#svi#e. VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN : Steaks - Seafood - Prime Rib ) Banquets - Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 540-825-1037; Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & ! domestic parts. . ! 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper ! 540/825-8030 : The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds * Rt. 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper* Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Fomily Steak House 540-825-5888/ Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Jenkins Celebrates 30 Years With VDOT - Congratulations to Mr. Richard Jenkins who lives on Route 707 and has just recently completed thirty years as an employee of Virginia Department of Transportation, a career he began in Fairfax and transferred back to Culpeper iri 1980. He was awarded a certificate at the staff I'neeting in October. Mr. Jenkins and his wife, Lillian have three and they are members of Slate Mills Baptist Church. The Windmore Writers will present a program this Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Baptist Retirement Community.. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal visited residents at Culpeper Heailth Care Center on Sunday and later were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road. Belated birthday wishes go out to Peggy Tharp whose day was Friday; to Morgan Glascock on Saturday; and Jason Grigsby whose day was yesterday, Tuesday and we hope each one had great days. More wishes go out to Missy Bragg who will celebrate another year, Thursday. Down 522 Way, Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Mason spent last weekend in Winchester with Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Kelchner and visited Mrs. Nettie Corbin in a nursing home there. In our Reva Way, we send condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Jenkins upon the passing of his father, Lester Jenkins. A weekly bingo game is held every Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. at the Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station. Beekeepers in our area are invited to the Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Associational Meeting Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cooperative Extension Service building. Joseph and Jennifer Peregory were Thursday evening guests of the Buddy Grigsby family. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Susan Dodson and family upon the loss of her father, Mr. Thomas Haynes who passed away at the University Medical Center on Saturday. "Kindness is the oil that takes friction out of life." Please call anytime with your news. Sperryville Merchants Make Preparations for Holidays At this time of the year we start serious Christmas shopping and we encourage local residents to shop local. Many stores within our Sperryville area are having special sales. A Christmas open house will be held at The Church Mouse the weekend following Thanksgiving, Nov. 5-9, 30 and Dec. 1. There will be free refreshments and a special sale on Christmas ornaments. Make sure to stop by on any of those days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Chipmunk Hollow just west of Sperryville will host a Christmas Open House on Friday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop will be closed on Saturday, however the open house will continue with the same hours on Sunday, Dec. 1. Birthday wishes are extended to Miss Tiffany Wayland who will cele brate her fourth on Saturday, Nov. 23. Mrs. Barbara Wayland and Tiffany attended the annual flower show and house tour sponsored by the Luray Garden Club on Saturday afternoon. The youth groups from the Washington Baptist Church and Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church enjoyed a hayride and bonfire at the farm of Billy, Barbara and Tiffany Wayland on Sunday afternoon. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Attic Treasures near Sperryville on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. All area children are invited to come and visit with Santa. Vest Family Has a Boy! Allen and Kim Vest of Flint Hill are proud to announce the birth of a son, Kirkland Allen Reece Vest born on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. The infant weighed six pounds and nine ounces, 21 inches long and has a very proud sister, Victoria Hudson. Grandparents of the infant, are Grady and Doris Vest of Flint Hill and Dale and Phyllis Reece of Richmond. Great-grandmothers are Mrs. Christine Vest and Mrs. Ethel Nicholson. Woodville Families ' Entertain Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cline and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grizzle of Fredericksburg were Friday evening 'dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners. *■ Mrs. Lillian Sykes and grandchildren, Michael and Thomas of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford and children, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and daughter, Katherine of Flint Hill were Sunday guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. • Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hitt attended a gift show in Gatlinburg. Tennessee from Tuesday until Thursday. Mrs. Pat Wharton, Mrs. Josephine Vest and Ashley Vest were shoppers in Winchester on Saturday. VACUUM STORE Expert Repairs Bags • Belts Parts for all brands Located in Royal Plaza Front Royal, VA 635-3355 JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Apples Select Your Own ' >»' . ck Twig, Fuji, Stayman, Golden Micious, Red Delicious, Rome, York and Granny Smith. -.. • Pears: Bose & Magness Al»0; Honey. Apple Butter & Jams Direction*: Yancey Ri Sperryvllle, 2" 122, Left at mile*. 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Aberdeen Barn ★ Bangkok Cafe ★ Bertines North ★ Cafe Michael ★ Copeland’s of New Orleans ★ PeeDee’s ★ Earthly Paradise ★ Firehouse Cafe & Market ★ Graves Mountain Lodge ★ Legend’s ★ Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern ★ Napolean’s ★ Old Town Cafe ★ Spanky’s ★ The Coach Stop ★ The Copper Bit ★ Tlie Comer Deli ★ The * Depot ★ The Flint Hiil Public House ★ The Little Chef ★ The Riverview ★ Tolliver House ★ Yen Cheng ★ Plus eligibility to win free meals for two at: Willow Grove Inn ★ Fantastico’s ★ Fiddler’s Green ★ Tlie Inn at Little Washington ★ Prince Michel ★ Bleu Rock Inn ★ Your purchase of a coupon book at just $30* will help us provide medical care and support for terminally ill patients and their families. Order yours today! Hospice of the Rapidan, 825-4840 ‘Add $2.50 for postage and handling, or visit Hospice of the Rapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite w# 2320, Culpeper, Va. Open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m,, weekdays. Phone orders welcomel , Complete Dispersal NO RESERVE Horses From the Estate of Mrs. A. C. Randolph Mares • Weanlings • Yearlings Two-Year-Olds • Three-Year-Olds From the Families of Steeplechase Champions • Uncle Edwin • Uncle Merlin Irish Hammer $*lm Peach • Teana Sunday, December 15,1996 at 2:00 p.m. Oakley, Upperville, Virginia Horses may be inspected by appointment \ <5Bepky Armstrong AUCTIONEER H. Rodney Hoffman , 540-832-2158 VA License #339 540-592-3842 Catalogues on Request OAKLEY is located on Va. Rt. 50. The west side of The Upperville Horse Show Grounds. Upcoming Events Education Group To Meet The First Thursday Education Support Group will meet on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office on Gay Street. Out topic will be “What teachers see as priorities for educating our children, short term and long term.” Bring a friend; all are welcome. If you have questions or items for the agenda, please call Ellen Neill-Dore at 675-1461. "All-American Holiday" at RCES On Thursday, Dec. 5 at 9:15 a.m. and at 7 p.m. the kindergarten and second grade students will present their musical program “An AllAmerican Holiday.” The fifth grade chorus and the sixth and seventh grade chorus will also fie included in the event. The community is cordially invited to attend these performances. All visitors are asked to report to the Main Office 15 minutes prior to the performances. For further information please call the RCES office at 987-8259. Hunter's Breakfast Buffet You are invited to enjoy a warm, hearty breakfast to benefit the Washington Volunteer Fire Department with a donation of $7 for adults/$3 for children. You will have your choice of made-to-order eggs or omelets, pancakes, homefries, grits, homemade applesauce, bacon, sausage, toast, juice and coffee. “Please join us on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 7:30 to 11 a m. at the Washington Fire Hall,” said an organizer. Christmas Food Drive at RCES Rappahannock County Elementary School students will have the opportunity to learn that giving can be as rewarding as receiving by participating in the ninth annua) Christmas food drive. Food and supplies will be collected in boxes located in the RCES lobby from Dec. 2 to Dec. 18th. For further information please call Mrs. Candy Lamma, Guidance Counselor, at RCES, 987-8259. ‘ 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. Any male who has graduated from Rappahannock County High School and is interested in playing the alumni tournament should call Kelly Settle at 987-8575 by Friday, Nov. 15. Annual Christmas Dinner The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will serve its annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the fire hall. This special five-course holiday dinner will feature stuffed comish hen, wild rice and vegetables. Appetizer, soup, salad, desert and beverages are also included in the cost of the dinner. Advance reservations fro the dinner are $13 for adults. You may purchase tickets at the door ($14 for adults). Dinner for children twelve and under is $5. For more information or advance reservations, call the WVFD at 675-3615. Beekeepers To Meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its November meeting at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, please note change from usual date at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building, at the corner'ot South West Street and Davis Street. The program will be: BeeSwax, a presentation given by George Kelly of Dadant and Spns. This is a fascinating look at beeswax. All are welcome: prospective beekeepers, new beekeepers and experienced beekeepers. For furthers information contact Ann Harman at 364-4660. Parenting Training Sessions Set Free training entitled, Effective Parenting of Teenagers is going on now and will continue for six sessions at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Each meeting will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information and to register, call Valerie at 675-3313. Moonlight Hike Up Old Rag On Saturday, November 23rd there will be a moonlight hike up Old Rag Mountain sponsored by Hunt Harris of The Ragged Mountain Resource Center. Interested participants should meet at Mountainside Market on Route 211 west of Sperryville between 3:30 and 4 p.m., or meet at the upper lot of Old Rag off of Route 231 near Nethers. Layered clothing, especially a hat and gloves, along with food enough for oneself is recommended, as well as a flashlight. For more information, call Hunt at 675-1879 or 987-9061, Benefit Bingo Scheduled A benefit bingo for Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board’s Senior nutrition center in Rappahannock will be held on Nov. 30. Doors open at 4 p.m. with bingo at 6:30 p.m. There will be a guaranteed jackpot ot $1,000; $100 p^r regular game and $20 minimum admission. Bingo will be held at Front Royal Moose Lodge, John Marshall Highway East in Front Royal. Transition Fair Scheduled Do you know someone with special needs? Could they benefit from information on financial planning, employment assistance, housing, college support, adult education, counseling and/or parent support? If so, they should plan to attend the Transition Fair at Fauquier High School on Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. Encouraged to attend are students and graduates with disabilities, parents, school personnel, and anyone interested in the services available for individuals with disabilities. For more information, call Mrs. Tammy Snider at 987-8575 or Mrs. Connie Covington at 347-6100. Open House at Winery The Oasis Winery will be hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 featuring complimentary hor d’oegvres, wine tastings, winery tours, Virginia made specialty food and gift products and live music on stage. The free open house will be held rain or shine. 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 HuffHams at 675-3389. Parenting Preschoolers Group If you’re a parent of an infant, a toddler, ona preschooler, you want to start right away to build healthy family relationships that will last throughout your child’s growing years. Early Childhood Step, a new parenting course, can help you foster confidence ahd cooperation in your child — from the start. Meeting with other parents in an atmosphere of mutual support, you’ll learn how to build self-esteem, discipline effectively, deal with common concerns like tantrums, toilet training, mealtime behavior, and much more. The Step course will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from 7-8 p.m. at the Child Care and Learning Center beginning Wednesday, Nov. 20. Group facilitator will be Tammy Ehrhart. The course is free, with a $13 book available at CCLC, call 675-3237 for information.

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Call us for fiTrther information. DEADLINES Horse & Farm: Monday - 1:00pm Regular Deadline: Monday -5:00pm Too Late To Classify: Tuesday - 3:00pm Legals: Monday - 3:00pm (For proof of Legals before publication, deadline is S.-OOpm Thursday) Home Impr./ Business & Prof. Directories Friday — 12:OOnoon RATES Classified Word Rates: $7.32 first 20 words, SO* each addt'l word Display Rates: $8.72 pci (per column Inch) Horse & Farm Word Rates: $30.44 first 20 words, .75c each addt'l word Horse & Farm Display Rates: $38.63 pci (Horse 6 Farm ads appear in 3 newspapers: Loudoun Times-Mirror, Fauquier Times ; Democrat & The Clarke Courier) Legal Advertisement Rate: $6.20 pci To Place Classified Ads Call 1-800-M2-4707 or 703-777-1110 Classified Hrs. 7:OOam-5:OOpm Monday-Friday To Place Employment Ads Call 600-1260 It cannot be changed or cancelled after tlie posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read back for any corrections to be made. 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Make check/money order made payable to: Times Community Newspapers-Classlfied P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 1. 3 5 7. 9 11 13 15. 17. 19 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 ADDITIONAL WORDS 21. _..._ 22._„_ 23_ 24_' 25 . 26_ 27 . . 28 _ 29 30._ Which Paper(s) ' Category #:_ Name _ Addrets:.... ■ _. City:.. ._ Slate . Zip Phone: ( )___ 1 Antiques & Collectibles Scott Antique Market 1600 exhibitor booths November 30th ana De cember 1st. Monthly- No vember thru June. Ohic Expo Center- Columbus Ohio. 1-71, Exit 17th Ave nue. (614)569-4112 m Announcements REMINDER; SOME or YOlTt ADS WILE (OXTALV THE YEW 340 AREA CODE 4 Building Materials 3 steel arch buildings, new: 40x30 was $6,200, now $2,990; 40x56 was $10,840, now $5,990; 50x120 was $20,450, now $11,990; endwalls available 1-800-7452685 Metal Roofing and Siding tor Houses/Barns. Incredible Proven Product. Super Attractive. Low Cost. Easy Installation. Guaranteed 20 years. We Cut To The Inch Fast Delivery! 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Ask for Teresa, 540-987-8849 11 Crafts & Art Unique Handcrafted gifts available at the Rappahannock Mud Works Factory Gift Shop located at 6287 Vint Hill Road, Warrenton, Virginia, (800-327-7541) Items from stemware to lamps. From wind chimes to porcelain boxes are made, and, or decorated on the premises using many motifs including fox hunt, grape, floral and holiday. Store hour 7:30A.M to 5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday, 9A.M.-2P M. on Sat' urday. (evening hours available by appointment) IS Firewood Wood for sale by pickup load. Call 675-3417. 18 Giveaways Bull Mastiff- extremely loving and loyal companion with excellent breeding Very active Strong and beautiful fescue. Needs alot of exercise. Good' home only. 202797-1536. GIVEAWAY: Free to a loving home. A young male doberman mix. Good with children, affectionate & playful. Needs room to run. (540)439-1463. Sofa, Chair, coffee table, end tables, double bed, boxspring and mattress with frame, odds and ends. Call (703)8602836. 25 Instruction Guitar lessons at my home/ studio, in Jeffersonton. 8 miles south of Warrenton. Over 15 years teaching experience. All styles/ beginner to advance. Call John Oelkers 349-2865 Livestock 120 HIGH QUALITY ANGUS FEMALES SELL NOV. 23 - NOON - Hill Crest Farm, Delaplane, VA * 70 Lots of Spring & Fall calving cows, open and bred heifer. For catalogues or more Information, call: Sue Rucker (540) 364-2875 Jim Wylie (540) 592-3620 Jerry Crenshaw (540) 554-2552 41 Lost & Found LOST: Midland, Va. Family Pet: Pekingnese, 5yrs. old. On Special Diet. Lost last Thursday about 5:00. Please Call (540)788-4593. 42 Misc. for Sale/ Rent Big Screen TV, 32” to 61 plus your Choice free deluxe camcorder, or remote stereo system! Easy payments $10 month! Name brands, factory warranties. Call 1800-766-9035 (Revolving charge, 15.9% APR, 1/60th month after 6 months). Free delivery! Nobody beats our deals'! Boarding available, new .facility, Culpeper area, Moonshine Ridge Farm, 540-547-2351. Computers, Deluxe multi-media system plus free color printer! Easy payments $10 month! 3 year factory warranty. Free delivery! Call 1-800-766,9035. (Revolving charge, 15.9% APR, 1 /60th month after 6 months). Nobody but nobody beats our deals!! Diabetic? Are you still paying for supplies? Why? For information on how you can receive-supplies at little or no cost call 1-800-678-5733, Hunting Club Membership: includes use of 6,000 acres in Northern , Virginia. Call 703-6709783 Christmas 19 Trees X-Citing 9\[ezo X-Xfas Tree Special Section For More Details Call 1-800-339-6267 ext. 376 Ask for Jnt'kie M. Happy Ada 20 Happy Birthday Number 4 TIFFANY! Love, Mommy & Daddy 42 Mlsc. for Sale/ Rent FORGET FRUIT CAKES AND STORE BOUGHT TRINKETS Make them an incredi bly delicious and ridicu lously easy Shern Cake or a snow whit< Pina Colada Cake! / quick, easy and inex pensive gift that every one will enjoy (a home made gift is always th< best!) - Send request - $2.00 for BOTH recipe! to: SEC, P.O. Box 282 Catlett, VA 20119. BACK ISSUES - Family Handyman magazine Valuable reference material! - Sene request + $1.50 pei issue to: SEC, P.O. Box 282, Catlett, VA 20119 Be sure to include month & year of issue. Do-It-Yourself family will kit saves hundreds! Truth is-"You Need A Will!” Free information. Guaranteed. Treasure world 107 Gannett Road, Farmington, NY. 14425. ' 43 Misc. Wanted CASH!!! We pay Cash for notes secured by real estate First or second deeds of trust or mortgages. Fast closings; friendly people. Call CAMBRIDGE now' 540-662-2300 Cherry Picker w/Buckei Lift & Farm Trailers Tax deductible gift needed of hydraulic bucket lift w/truck. Also farm wagons & trailer. For use at non-profit Great Meadows Field Events Center. Please phone Bob Hilton, Grounds Manager (540)253-5001, evenings (40)253-5030, or fax (540)253-5005. Chain saw wanted: 2.1 - 3.4 cubic inches, 2 cycle engine. 16" - 20" in good running condition, under $75. Please call Tammy at 347-4222, between 8am - 3pm. WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers A‘t types. Cosh-terms, Will pick up at form, (410) 987-5642 Wanted: Boxwood cuttings. Proper trimming of boxwood is essential. We trim every two or three years. We pay top price for the cuttings. Write or call: Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, VA 22942; phone 540-832-2175. Wanted: Rototlllar, good working condition, under $100. Please call Tammy 8:00am-3:00pm at 540347-4222. 47 Personals A devoted couple seeks to adopt your new born and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jea■ nette and Glen collect at 703-765-1696 ADOPTION We want to share our home of love & laughter with a precious newborn Happily married couple, unable to have children. You can answer our prayers. Legal/ EMd. paid. If your considering the loving option of adoption, please call Marlanns & Las Collect anytime at home 703-444-4341 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 Touch Up For the Holidays. Painting & Wall Repairs. Hand-painted skies. Call Gina after 5pm. 540-923-4652 (DUV CLnliutr ^Uu'i'ps Chimney Sweeping Relining ©fcjfaslrumeb^prtttr Fully Insured Bruce Vierling _ 675-3508 55 Services Misc SDebt Consolidations Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non-profit, licensed/ Bonded. l-SoO-955-0412. SDebt Consolidations Free. Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. 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Shop before you train and compare. Save nearly $1,000 over Alliance. 3 weeks or 8 weekends Shippers Choice of Virginia. Inc. 1-1-(800)6462374 Smoky Mountains: Lifetime of Memories. Experience the Beauty and Romance of a Mountain Wedding in Gatlinburg. Ordained Ministers No Blood Test/ Waiting. Honeymoon Lodging, 1-800258-6797. In Memory of Eleanor Virginia Jordan on her Birthday, November 25th. To a wonderful Wife & Mother. If we could have one life time wish, we would wish with all our hearts for yesterday with you. God has you in his keeping & we will always have you in our hearts. We Love You. Your Husband Melvin, Son Anthony & Daughters Valerie, ‘ Mary & Karen. , In Memory of our sister & sister-inlaw, Eleanor Virginia Jordan on this very special day, November 25th. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Your loving & caring memories will be with us. We Will Always Love You, Miss You & Never Forget You. Your Sister, Mamie & Brother-in-law, Brevious Rentals Commercial SPERRYV1LLE 1 st floor store space avail. Dec. f, 550 sq.ft., 1/2 bath. $325/monthly+ util. 540-675-7171 days Rentals House Arlington, South: Great neighborhood and location, 2 level, 2 bedroom with den Simi-detached house. $718 a month plus utilities. Deposit required. For more information please call (703) 271-0829. 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, 540-687-4144. Rentals Lots/Acreage 10 acrp horse pasture with fresh water, good fencing, 3 stall bam with electricity, water, tack room, hay storage. 1000 acre farm for riding,; $100/ month per stall. Washington, VA 540987-8150. Rentals Wanted Wanted to Rent: Shortterm lease, December '96 thru June '97 Excellent references. Will consider housesitting. Please call 540-987-8114, leave message. Real Estate/ Owner For Sale: Townhouse, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Winchester. Close to Rte. 7, 50 and 81. Reduced to $72,000. 703-729-0042. Real Estate Lota/Acreage Bay area Sandy Beach Wooded Bayside Picnic Area 2.89 acres $18,900. Beautifully wooded bay access homesite with community pier, boat ramp, paved state roads, public sewer and underground utilities. Buyer satisfaction guarantee. 800-775-4563 ext 1990. A Bluegreen Property. Bay Area. Absolute liquidation. 13.06 acres was $49,900 now 19,990. 1.50 acres was $71,990 now $49,900. 2.23 acres was $16,990 now $8,890. Beautifully wooded bay access homesite with community pier, boat ramp, paved state roads, public sewer and underground utilities. Buyer satisfaction guarantee. 800-775-4563 ext 1990. A Bluegreen Property. Coastal North Carolina. Free list of waterfront bargains. Acreage and homesites as low as $17,900 Live Oak Development. 1-800-566LAND. Grand Opening of Phase III - our Final Phase. Spectacular lakefront sale on 50,000 acre recreational lake in SC Phases 1 & 2 - 130 lots sold in under 12 months! Don’t miss out! Call immediately 800-704-3154. King George County 20-r Acres $49,900. Close to Fredericksburg, DC. Wooded with stream, state park nearby. Terms. Owner 540-899-1919. , Other parcels available. ' 2-28 acres. Martlnsburg, WVA Timber Co. Liquidation, 10 acres - $39,900. Beautiful land near river with large stately trees & great views - selectively thinned for a park-like setting. Only 1 hour DC Beltway. Soil tested, warranty deed. Bank will finance at 8.85% fixed. This was a great timbei deal for us, now a tremendous land bargain for you! Priced way below market for immediate sale. Call owrier for appointment. 304-2622770. North Carolina - Don't Waste Anymore Time! Hickory Bluff has just what you’re looking for. Located on NC’s Crystal Coast, this private waterfront community is high and dry. Beautiful hardwoods and gorgeous water views make this an opportunity of a lifetime. Homesites from the low $20's! Selling fast, call now! Call now 800-448LAND, ext. 1947. Real Estate - For Sale AMERICAN FAMILY HOMES We build on your lot! Quality stick built construction 25 beautiful models to choose from 10 year home owners warranty Well & septic included/ Turnkey Priced from the low 60's to mid 100’s Call Judy at 1 -800-468-7320 or visit our model at 171 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA Real Estate Lota/Acreage North Carolina. Enjoy a vacation year round! Don’t just dream about it?Live It... at Wild Dunes of Holden Beach. Hunt for shells on the uncrowded beaches or fish and boat, on the Intracoastal Waterway. Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime to make your dreams. come true! Oceanview homesites from just. $41,500! That’s right! $41,500. Low down pay-* ment with great financings (800)711-LAND ext.3004. A Bluegreen Property. Waterfront Bargain! 94 acres, $49,900. 340 ft. on Trout River Timber Co. liquidating land holdings along spring-fed river loaded with bass & trout. Towering hardwoods, rolling meadow; gorgeous building site.’ State road frontage with utilities. Buy way below market value! Bank terms ■ available.. Must see, call now, 304-262-2770. Bay Area. Absolute liquid dation. 13.06 acres was $49,900 now 19,990. 1.50 acres was $71,99Q now $49,900. 2.23 acres was $16,990 now $8,890.' Nothing held back! Save thousands! Waterfront Community Closeout! ■ Final waterfront' and water access sites just released for liquidation. Only 15 minute boat ride to open waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Paved state roads, UG util., pri-, vate boat launch, protective covenants. Hurry! - You don’t want to miss this opportunity. (800)775-4563 ext 1981, A Bluegreen Property. VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BEATRICE YOWELL GRIMSLEY, Complainant vs. CLARA E. NICELY, etals., Respondents IN CHANCERY NO. 96CH2C PUlSuCATION The object of this cause is to determine the proportional' interests of the Complainant and the Respondents in a certain parcel of land containing 23.54 acres, more or less, and identified on Rappahannock County Tax Map 41, as Parcel 21, and to partition said real property accordir affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by counsel for the Complainant to ascertain the whereabouts of the following Respondents, without effect: John Johnston,' • Mary V. Johnston a/k/a/'. Mollie V. Burke William T. Lemaire, William Spicer Manuel, Philip Joy Johnston, Clara Putnam, Mary Lou Putnam Frye! William Garrison' Grimsley, Jr. and Eleanor,. Grimsley Rector; and the Bill of Complaint filed in this matter stating that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this suit whose names are unknown, namely, the widow(er)s and heirs, devisees and successorsin interest of John N Grimsley, Margaret Grimsley, John N • Grimsley, Jr„ Jane D > Grimsley, Susan Margaret Grimsley, W. Shelton Grimsley, Mvy E Grimsley and Julia Grimsley Johnston, and making said persons parties defendant by the general descnption of Parties Unknown", and an affidavit having been made and filed that they are unkown.

80 Legal Wotlces UPON CONSIDERATION WHEREOF, it is hereby ORDERED that the siad Respondents, namely, John Johnston, Mary V. johfiston a/k/a Mollie V. Burke, William T. Lemaire, William Spicer Manuel, Philip Joy Johnston, Clara Putnam, Mary Lou Putnam Frye, William Garrison Gnmsley, Jr., and Eleanor Grimsley Rector, and the widow(er)s and heirs, devisees and successors in the interest of Margaret Grimsley, John 0. Grimsley, Jane D, Grimsley, Susan Margaret Grimsley, W. Shelton Grimsley, Mary 'E Grimsley and Julia Grimsley Johnston, made Respondents by the general description of “Parties Unknown' appear on or before December 20 ig96, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this suit. It if further ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Rappahannock News a newspaper having general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, State of Virginia, and published in that County. ENTER: Diane Bruce Clerk DATE: OCTOBER 25, 1996 I ask for this: M. Andrew Gayheart Counsel for Complainant M. Andrew Gayheart, P.C. I2t W. Davis Street P.O. Box 1583 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540)825-3200 Virginia State Bar No. 26385 11-06,11-13,11-20 & 11-27-96 #160236 III PUBLIC NOTICE III Effective November 25, 1996, RAPIDTRAN will no longer operate a shuttle service in the town of Culpeper.. Demand-Response transportation services for individuals and groups will replace the shuttle service. The fare is $.50 one way; $1.00 round trip. RAPIDTRAN also operates a demand-response commuter service from Culpeper to commuter on Saturday mornings. The bus departs from the Lord Culpeper Building at 6:30 A.M. The bus returns to Culpeper from Oak Springs Plaza in Warrenton at 3:35 P.M. The fare is $.50 one way; $1.00 round trip. Demand-response commuter services to Charlottesville are available fdr Fauquier, Culpeper and Madison county residents on Tuesdays; services are available from Culpeper and Orange on Fridays. A bus departs from Warrenton between 8:30 and 9:00 A.M. to connect with the bus, departing at 10:00 A.M. from the Lord Culpeper Building at 401 Sr Main St., town of Culpeper. Rappahannock and Madison County residents can board the bus at the Madison Family Guidance Clinic on ^ashington St. at 10:30 Orange residents can board the bus at 10:00 4JM. at the Lower Level Marking Lot, Lake of the \Soods; 10:30 A.M. at the Orange Family Guidance Clinic, 358 Madison Rd., Town of Orange; 10:45 A.M. at the 7-11 in Gordonsviile. Round trip fare to Charlottesville from Warrenton is $7.50. Round trip fare from Lake of the Woods, and the towns of Culpeper, Orange and Gordonsville is $5.00. The bus returns from Charlottesville at 3:30 P.M. Passengers may board the bus in front of the Primary Care Center, University of Virginia Hospital. Rides can be arranged with the RAPIDTRAh Dispatcher. She can be contacted on (540) 825 3100 from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Requests for rides must be made 24 hours ahead of the intended travel date. 11-13, 11-20-96 •161344 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES1 SALE Pursuant to a Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust") from William Mitchell Burke and Melissa Burke, dated June 20, 1994 and recorded in Deed Book 206, at page 802, among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Rappahannock, Virginia conveying certain real property, in trust, default naving been made in the payment of the note secured thereby, and as directed by the noteholder in writina, Pptomac Trustees, L.C., a Virginia corporation. Trustees, will offer for sale at Public Auction at the front entrance to the Circuit Court for the County of Rappahannock. Virginia, located at 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia on November 22. 1996, AT 8:00 a m said real property, described as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land located in Stonewall Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, as aescribed as Parcel "E" in the subdivision plat by George E. Foard, dated September 19, 1972, Qf the Chester Jackson Weaver land, said plat being recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuits Court of RappaJHinnock County, Virginia in Deed Book 104, at Page 728, and reference is hereby made to said plat for further description of said land. STREET ADDRESS: Route 1, Box 45 B, Boston, Virginia, Tax Map #56-2-E The property will be sold subject to the lien of a prior Deed of Trust, the balance due on which will be announced at time of sale. The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other manors of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, including the Deed of Trust in the original to be fully announced at time of sale. I EMMS ui- SALh: Cash. A deposit of 10% of the successful bid, in cash or cashier's check payable to the Substitute Trustees will be required at the time of sale, with the balance due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustees' fee. All costs of conveyancing (which shall be by special warranty deed), including examination of title, recording charges, and Grantor tax, to be at the cost of purchaser, along with past-due and current real estate taxes adjusted to date of sale. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to reject all bids, extend the time to receive bids, withdraw the property from sale, waive the deposit requirement, and/or extend the period of time for settlement. Should the Substitute Trustees be unable, in their sole discretion, for any reason to convey marketable title to this property, then it shall be a term of this sale that the purchaser's sole remedy in law or equity shall be the refund of deposit only. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect. Written notice of this Substitute Trustees' sale, as required by Section 55-59.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, has been sent to the property owner as his address appears in the records of the noteholder and to all parties prescribed therein. Additional terms of sale will be announced at the sale. Potomac Trustees, L.C. a Virginia corporation. SubstituteTrustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald S. Deutsch, 8630 Fenton St., #925 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 585-9555 10-13 & 10-20-96 #161307 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DELIA LINDSEY HALL, et als, COMPLAINANTS v. MARGARET RECTOR THOMAS, et. als, Defendants IN CHANCERY NO. 93 CH-18 • COMMISSIONERS' Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, entered on the 16th day of May, 1996, in the chancery cause of Delia Lindsey Hall et als, vs. Margaret Rector Thomas, et als, No. 93CH-18, the undersigned Special Commioners will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Court House of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in the Town of Washington on~ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1996, at 10:00 A.M. All that tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being on the east side of State Secondary Route 640. three miles northwest of Amissville, Jackson District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing approximately twenty (20) acres, more or less, ana being the same land conveyed to William Rector by James P. Jeffries, Special Commissioner, by deed dated April 6. 1891 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book S, page 251. Said parcel was surveyed by John M. Baumgardner, Land Surveyor, on December 7, 1995, as containing 21.4218 acres, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit in this cause. This parcel is pan of tax map 31, parcel 42, of the tax map of Rappahannock County, Virginia. References is herewith had to the above mentioned survey and deed for a more complete and accurate description of the land to be sold. day of sale and balance in cash within thirty (30) days of sale and upon confirmation of sale by the Court. James W. Fletcher, III and T. C. Lea, Jr. Special Commissioners For information contact: James W. Fletcher, III, Esquire P.O. Box 298 Sger^rvHle, Virginia (540) 987-8511 - or - T.C. Lea, Jr., Esquire 15145 Brandy Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540) 825-0033 11-20, 11-27 4 12-4-96 #162922 Legal*/ABC ABC LICENSE John Francis Loretti and Charles William Greene trading a* Blue Moon Cafe, 11763 Lee Highway, Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, 22740-2125 Is applying to tha VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Mixed Beverage license to sell alcoholic beverages. John Francis Loretti, Owner 11-20 4 11-27-96 #162222 84 Automobiles 1962 Cadillac. New tires, runs great. 540-3498709. Chevy 1952 Pickup: Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint, $5,800. (301) 7392627. Ford 1987 Escort GT: 5 speed, sunroof, Red, great condition in and out, 130K miles, well maintained, 2 owner car, $1,850/ or best offer. (540) 338-7968. Ford Tempo 1991: automatic, great condition, low mileage. Red. $3,000. Call (703)7778341. Toyota 1983 Tercelwhite. Good mechanical condition. Needs body work. $600, must sell. 540-349-9449. 88 Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions and parts Installed (If purchased hers). Over 2,000 cars and tmcks at all times. We Buy and Sell running care and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located RL 229,3 mUes past Culpeper Ugh School. >25-2571 91 Help Wanted Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer 'work. Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007. ATTENTION: $1500 weekly working from home possible! No gimmicks! No experience necessary! Serious individuals call toll free 1800-707-0252. AUTO MECHANIC Mechanic wanted to lease/operate 2 bay repair garage next to Viewtown store. 20 min. to Warrenton 540-937-9909 TRAINEE Knowledgable trainee wanted for auto repair shop. Full time. Some benefits available. The right pay for the right person. Call 540-349-8709. Job update IM-W—M EdWon_ Daycamp Co-DirectorRLEP and PEC natural history daycamp in Rappahannock County seeking co-director for Summer 1997, mid-June to mid-July. Naturalist preferred. Salary negotiable. Send resume to: RLEP Camp, 47 Dearing Road, Flint Hill, VA 22627 or call Robin Purnell, 540675-1531 for more information. DRIVER/ HANDYPERSON COOK/CLEAN Male/Female/Couple needed to care for quiet, professional couple in Middleburg, VA. Peaceful, parklike estate w/lake. Private residence and insurance provided. References required. Resume/letter to: Opportunity PO Box 510225 Riverton, VA 22651 Gat paid to shop! Make $347 weekly..as “Mystery Shopper” for local stores. Check friendliness, cleanliness. Shop for T.V.’s, clothes, more! We pay for it...you keep it! Apply, send S.A.E. Shoppers 9852 W. Katelia, Dept. 168-2193 Anaheim, CA 92804. INSTALLERS For carpet, vinyl, pergo & hardwood. Full or part time. Apply at: Early’s Carpet, Amlsville, VA, Call for appointment: 540-937-5500 MACHINIST Setting up and operating CNC vertical machining centers. Benefits. Southern Fauquier. Kelmar, Inc. P.O. Box 60 Midland, VA 22728 540-439-8952 Manager needed locally for business consultant. Career minded-mature, honest, dependable. No selling-high income. Will train-call 847-8841072/630-415-0655. SALESPERSON For reputable floor & window covering store. Full or part time. Experience preferred, but will strain for career minded person. Apply at: Early’s Carpet, Amisvflle, VA, Call for appointment: 540-937-5500 Travel Agent - PfT Experience preferred but will train. Please calli 540-547-4370 MH - PSYCHOSOCIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST #7062-01 Full-time position in Culpeper to work with adults who have mental illnesses. Develop service plans, teach skills, coordinate work unit & document services; help plan social, recreational & educational programs. Experience in pre-vocational training preferred. Experience working w/mental health consumers helpful. DMV record check is required. Position subject to drug & alcohol testing. Hiring Range: $8.22$9.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 12/2/96, to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 South Main St., Culpeper, \/A 22701. 540-8253100. EEO/AA. JOB COACH To supervise and coordinate RCHS students who are working in the community as a part of their special education plan. Skills needed for this parttime position include attention to detail, ability to work with students, teachers, and employers, and ability to manage time in an efficient way. Rappahannock County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, or national origin. Call School Board Office at 540-9878773 for application. WEB PAGE ARTIST With good HIML skills and scripting experience. Prefer Macintosh person with Photoshop abilities. Apply at: Piedmont Press & Graphics (540) 347-4466 for appointment Drivers: start at 2732e/mile. Raises to 36e/mile. Home every 912 days with assigned tractor. Medical/Dental/Retirement. $1000 tarp/$500 safety bonus Homady Truck Line 1800-343-7989 ext. SW-5. Jobs Wanted GARDNER available for position in Northern Virginia hunt country. 6 years experience at Monticello with flowers, fruit and vegetables. 540253-5751. HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE 540-987-9329 OFFICE ADVISOR Virginia Farm Bureau is Seeking an Office Advisor. This administrative supporl/inside sales position will assist the county Insurance staff in the solicitation, processing anti servicing of multi-line insurance products; schedule appointments; obtain sales leads; track expiration dates on policies and referrals; process new business applications. The qualified candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills; telephone experience; IK; knowledge and typing skills. Licensed agent preferred. Virginia Farm Bureau is committed to Quality and Customer Service. We oiTcr an excellent benefit package and a challenging environment. For consideration send resume and salary requirements to: FARM 1 BUREAU VIRGINIA j Virginia Farm Bureau Attention; Agency Manager 17 Butler Barn Lane Woodvillc, VA 22749 EOE M/F/V/H HELP WANTED WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR The Rappahannock County Water & Sewer Authority is seeking applications from qualified persons for the position of part-time Wa ter/Wastewater Operator. The position involves operations and maintenance responsibilities for the Sperry villa Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Rappahannock County School’s water and wastewater sys terns, and the Town of Washington Water System The position is part-time, approximately sixteen (16) hours per week, generally on weekends and holidays with occasional weekday work as needed Salary dependent upon qualifications Experience preferred, including valid State of Virginia certifications, but will train Applicants must have high school diploma or GED and a valid Virginia State motor ve hide license Applicants must obtain and fill out a County of Rappahannock job application, available from the County Administration Office, P O Box 519, 290 Gay Street, Washington. VA 22747 or by calling 540-6753342 during normal business hours Completed applications must be received at the County Administration Office no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, November 22, 1996 Rap pahannock County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Obituaries Margaret Eastham Margaret Hughes Eastham, 66, of Flint Hill, died on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 18, 1929, in Warrenton, the daughter of the late Puller A. and Virginia Evelyn Cropp Hughes Sr. She was predeceased by her husband, Dabney M. Eastham. She was a member of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Dabney Hughes Eastham of South Boston; one brother, Thomas M. Hughes of Warrenton and one sister, Virginia Elizabeth Hughes of Culpeper. Funeral services were held at the Flint Hill United Methddist Church on Friday, Nov. 15 with the Rev. Merlin Shorb officiating. Interment was in the Flint Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 179, Flint t Last! A diking Cane That Picks Up What You Can’t! Introducing The Unique New :'^m§13Si}) Pick-Up Cane Doubt* tfto Function, Doubt* tho Votuo o4 Ordhory Conod The Reacher Is Built Right In! • Walking Cane plus a built-in reacher • Lightweight • Brushed bronze anodized finish Please call tor price. Th0 Utl Chok* for jl Chok* for Miyw* bnpskid moUHfy. CONVALESS Home Health Equipment 800-237-5717 Hill, Va. 22627, op to a fire department and rescue squad of your choice. Grace Smith Grace (Aunt Pearl) Smith, 95, of Brightwood died on Friday, Nov. 15. Miss Smith was bom in Rappahannock County, on February 25,1901, to the late James Thomas and Annie Jackson McDonald Smith. Miss Smith was a life-long member of Alum Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by, two nieces and their husbands, Thelma and Ed Cassidy of Brightwood and Mary Ruth and Harris Burke of Culpeper; two nephews and their wives, Joseph and Ruby Hawkins of Brightwood and Jackie and Judie Smith of Unionville. Additional survivors include 12 great nieces and nephews, 27 grdatgreat nieces and nephews and several cousins. Besides Miss Smith's parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Smith and Thurman Smith and a sister, Annie Smith Hawkins and her husband, Edward Hawkins. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 18 at Alum Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. John Miller and the Rev. Dr. R.W. Turner Jr. officiating. Interment followed in Gourdvine Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lewis Hawkins, Carson Hawkins, Otis Deal Jr., Phillip W. Burke, Steven Cassidy and Aubrey Hawkins. Found and Sons was in charge of the arrangements. Viewtown News Notes Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson were Rachel Grigsby and Mr. Billy Dodson and daughter, Tanya of Bealeton. Mr. Robert Dodson of Bealeton and Mr. Acrey Dodson of Viewtown visited their brother, Mr. Eugene Dodson in the Luray Nursing Home recently. Ms. Edna Mills is in the Winchester Medical Center and is doing well. She will return home soon. Sympathy goes out to the Switzer family on the passing of Mrs. Oliver Springfield in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Switzer Jr. and family of Viewtown and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Switzer and family of -tv- * m By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 _ Culpeper returned to their homes on Sunday after attending their sister, Mrs. Oliver Springfield's funeral in Phoenix, Arizona. Prayer goes out to Rev. Milton Switzer Sr. who is not doing well. We hope he feels better soon. CLORErGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 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 YOU’RE LOONNG AT TWO GREAT WAYS TO GET SAFEUIH TIL ©ISfH "ggg mn sag™ ©1995 Channel ®1995 MnyabllMiMMntt ONLY PRIMESTAR OFFERS YOU THE OPTION TO BUY OR RENT! iWIl DISH FOR 499 With one TV... Get a satellite mini-dish for just $199 when you buy a year of programming. 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Preparation of Wild Game Meats By BARBARA C. WAYLAND New, Staff Writer Now that hunting season is underway cooks everywhere are searching for the perfect wild game recipe. The method of preparing it is determined by the amount of gamey or wild flavor you wish to retain. Most freshly killed game is usually tough. When it is stored from two to four days in a cool, dry place it become more tender, firm and has a better flavor. Venison requires about two weeks to age or ripen. All game tends to be less tender, however it is very lean. Cook the meat with that thought in mind. To reduce that wild gamey flavor soak it in salt, soda, vinegar or onion water for at least one hour prior to preparing. Venison (Deer, Moose, Elk) Follow general directions for cooking Beef. It is usually well cooked. Most people feel that it is unappetizing when rare. Baste the roast with red wine for a special touch. Wild plum jelly is a natural with venison. Note: If you like the "wild" flavor, cook a shorter time with simple seasonings. If you do not, increase cooking time and add more seasonings. Never overcook! Roast Wild Duck To Roast...for a brown crispy crust, roast uncovered in hot oven (425 degrees). Baste several times with hot water at first, then with juices in pan or a wine, until moderately well done...tender and juicy (1/2 to 1 hour depending on size and age of duck). If preferred, duck can be roasted longer in a mod. oven (350 degrees). To Glaze...that last few minutes and just before serving, brush with a mixture of orange juice and currant jelTy. To Garnish...use slices of orange topped with currant jelly. For Stuffed Wild Duck...the experts say to sue a mixture of equal parts of chopped carrots, onion, and celery sauteed in butter, and surround Duck with the vegetables — the flavor is extended in them. Squirrel and Rabbit Best in the fall and early winter. • Prepare like Chicken. When roasting, truss the forelegs back and the hind legs forward. Fasten bacon over the shoulders and back. Baste with a mixture of 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup boiling water. Turn several times. The stuffing is made as for Chicken. Garnish, when served, with lemon slices on watercress. Poached Pheasant Poach sections of the breast of pheasant in hot butter in chafing dish at the table. Cook only until it loses its transparency (5 to 10 minutes). The dark meat, legs, etc. can be served late in a main dish. Quail and Ruffed Grouse Split in halves and pan-broil breast-side-down in lots of butter.' Baste often. Or wrap in strips of bacon and back in mod. oven (350 degrees) 30 to 35 minutes. .. The following recipes were submitted by Ann Brown and her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Teresa Brown: ' ■ • Deer Swiss Steak This is a recipe for preparing, potroast style, a thick steak you haven't had time to marinate, which might be a bit tough. Select a steak 1 1/2 or 2 inches thick and hammer it well on both sides with a meat hammer or with edge of a saucer. Add salt and pepper, and dredge it with flour. Let it stand about an hour, adding more flour as necessary to coat it very thoroughly. Then put it in a lightly greased skillet and sear it on both sides. Add a can of mushroom soup, pouring it on the center of the meat. Add enough hot water to the pan to cover the steak. Put a cover on the skillet and cook the meat in a moderate oven $325 degrees) for about 2 hours. If this recipe is being prepared outdoors, a Dutch oven can be used instead of the skillet. Bear Steak Casserole Marinate the steak overnight; wipe it dry, and cut it into 2 or 3-inch squares. Roll these in flour and fry in a little fat in a skillet until well browned. ^Transfer the meat to a casserole and* pour over it the following mixture: Licenses Issued The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. * Michael Clinton Woodard, Washington and Robin Lynette Weaver, Washington. ^ Richard Lee Stevens, Amissville and Janet DcLong, Amissville. 1/2 cup water 1/3 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon ground bay leaves 1 onion, chopped fine Dash of pepper Cover the casserole and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees, adding a little more water if necessary. (This recipe can also be prepared outdoors in a Dutch oven.) Braised Bear Marinate a thick bear steak overnight. Wipe it dry, and sear it on both sides in a Dutch oven with a little cooking oil or bacon fat. When seared, add the following: 1/3 teaspoon garlic salt Dash of pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Cover and let simmer for about 2 hours. Then add 3 Or 4 large onions, sliced 2 cans tomato soup Continue cooking until the onions are done. If you desire the sauce to be thicker (like a gravy), stir 1 tablespoon flour with water to make a thin paste, and stir this into the ingredients in the pot until the mixture thickens. Add a little more water if the juices get too thick Marinade 2 cups claret or other wine 2 cups-vinegar (or 4 cups of either) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 bay leaf 2 whole cloves Pinch of salt Hasenpfeffer (Sweet-Sour Rabbit) 1 large or 2 small rabbits, cut in serving-size pieces 1 quart vinegar 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoons pickling spices 1 tablespoon peppercorns 2 large onions, sliced 2 tablespoons fat 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup cold water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice Put the disjointed rabbit in a crock and cover it with the vinegar combined with salt, pickling spices, peppercorns, and one onion. Let this stand in a cool place for 24 hours. Drain, put the meat in a pan, cover with boiling water, and simmer until tender, which will be about 1 1/2 hours. Remove meat and strain broth. Melt the fat in a skillet, blend in the flour, and add water, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened. Add the rabbit, the strained broth, cinnamon and allspice, and the remaining onion. Simmer for 1 hour. Serve the meat with the gravy. If you’re short on vinegar substitute for the quart of vinegar 1 cup vinegar and 1 12-ounce can beer. Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transac-, tions were recorded recently. Franklin L. Brosgol to Franklin L. Brosgol and wife, 25.6930 acres, Sommarbeth Estates, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. M.E. Smith Construction, Inc. to Larry M. Bergman and wife, .816 acre, Jackson District. $112,625. William A. Ferster and wife to Ramin Z. Pcrtee and wife, 25 acres, Hampton District. $132,000. Virginia R. Thornhill and other to Tobey A. Wheelock and wife, 1.3081 acres, Stonewall District. $46,000. 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