Rappahannock News, December 4, 1996

48th Year, No.49 12 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1996 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cento ** I Welcome Wetland § - . Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan A Great Blue Heron and Canada Geese enjoy hanging out at the pond at Mt. Prospect Farm outside Washington. Loan Approved, Nominee Halted 4-H To Get Part Timer -f *1 By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board to borrow up to $2.1 million to purchase and renovate a former Kentucky Fried Chicken property in Culpeper for offices and use as a commercial kitchen for nutrition programs. The approval was not without controversy, however. Community Services Board member Rose Ann Sharp appeared at the meeting and said Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties had already given approval and Fauquier had asked for more information. She said the supervisors should not let the controversy over the senior nutrition site in Rappahannock County deter them from approving the resolution allowing the CSB to borrow money, which will be secured by the property itself. The county cannot be held liable for the loan she said, and Commonwealth's Attorney Peter Luke agreed. She said the CSB was always looking for ways to save money and one way is to purchase the building rather than "throwing money away in rent." * She said the commercial kitchen will also enable the CSB to save money in the cost of providing meals. When the issue was raised last month, the board tabled consideration of the borrowing resolution to see what other counties did. Also Joy Sloane had a series of questions for CSB executive director Brian Duncan, chiefly about the local nutrition site for seniors. Mr. Duncan responded in writing to these questions, but Mrs. Sloane said she was not completely satisfied with the answers. In some cases she said she suspected Mr. Duncan was being "deliberately obtuse." She sugj gested the county cut its contribution to the Community Services Board and send the money to the Senior Center Committee which will be responsible for utility bills at the new nutritioii site. ' ; Stonewall Hawthorn District representative Robert Anderson asked Mrs. Sharp is she was pleased with the services offered by the CSB. See CSB, Page A-6 River Basin Commission Looks at Local Headwaters By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock stew's Staff Writer The Rappahannock River Basin Study £ mmmm ' this year, met at the 4-H Center in Harmony ; Hollow on Monday. - The group, which is made up of state senators R. Edward Houck, Kevin G. Miller and -William T. Bolling, Delegates Jay Katzen, John J. Davies, III, William J. Howell, Harvey B. Morgan, W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr., and Robert . D. Orrock Sr., also includes a representative * from each of the IS counties included in the planning districts of RADCO, RappahannockRapidan, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula and the city of Fredericksburg. The first order of business was to take a bus tour to see the headwaters of the - Rappahannock River in Chester Gap, at the site ! (J the massive clean-up which took place last _ slimmer. The tour then headed down Route 635 and into Fauquier County to cross the river aggiin, over a small bridge. - > This tour was to give the group an idea of what the river is like in this area of the state, versus what it is like in the portion of the state " where it flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Robert Anderson, member of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, is this county's representative bn the commission. He said that the Rappahannock Riverax—immm mmm/m 9 or on the river in other areas of the river basin. For example, the people of Spotsylvania County arid Fredericksburg depend on the river for their water source; in Rappahannock the river servbs more of a recreational purpose. Mr. Anderson had to leave the meeting before the afternoon session because of a Board of Supervisors meeting in Rappahannock. He said that the main purpose of the study commission is to get each jurisdiction along the Rappahannock River aware of the river and the uses of the river. As a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay, the river is of concern to everyone located in the river basin. The mission of the commission is “to study and make recommendations on intergovernmental coordination and planning in the Rappahannock River Basin.” One of the main topics of discussion at the meeting had to do with strategies to reduce nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) which end up in the water. The nutrients can come from animal and human wastes and fertilizers. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) environmental program planner Collin Powers said that nutrients need to be kept on farmers' fields, hot in the water. DEQ wants to work fetetefcay ■>*. pwfaHi that are cost effective and equitable, he said. He hopes that local governments will form subcommittees to work with local planning commissions to combat this problem. "To really protect an entire ecosystem you must protect all parts of it," said Mr. Powers. The Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort will help the Rappahannock River and vice versa, he said". Project Coordinator Eldon James said that some counties on the lower end of the Rappahannock believe those like Rappahannock County, along the upper reaches of the river and its tributaries should be included in the Chesapeake Bay Act. This idea did not sit well with some of the commission members. Commission member Doris Lackey from Madison County said that if her county is polluting the Rappahannock (and they don't think they do), then they want to know about it. Richard Wallace of Orange County voiced the same concern, saying that someone needs to let his county know what they are doing right or wrong. A member of the Madison County Board of Supervisors, who was in the audience, spoke up, saying that his county lost a lot of nutrients and sediment from recent major floods. He said he felt that moving the Chesapeake Bay g * pm <01, (jin— —»*— a mistake. "Don't mandate us. We are up to here in mandates," he said. Del. Murphy said that he thinks the study will show that there is not a jurisdiction in the Chesapeake Bay watershed that is not con■ mfcwtiiwg *q iti pollution. - -. See River, Page A-6 Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Robert Anderson and Hunt Harris chat during the meeting. ; Old Rag Bulletins 4-Wheel Drive Help In order to assist county residents during " the coming snow season the Office of ■ Emergency Services is compiling a list of persons with 4-wheel drive vehicles who would be willing to help in emergency situtations. High road clearance vehicles are pre. ferred. Persons interested may call 675-2315. Government At A Glance • School Board, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, RCHS Library, (public input into the 1997-98 school budget). • Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, Town Hall. 03700 23050 Rappahannock News P.O Bos 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fas) Deer Present Road Hazard By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News SUIT Writer At this time of year, especiall>*during deer hunting season, the presence of deer in the roadways is a hazard to many drivers. Last week two teenage girls, in separate accidents, swerved to avoid hitting deer and caused $1,000 damage to the each of the vehicles they were driving. The first one took place on the late morning of Nov. 26 when 19-year-old Jessica Letsen of Castleton was driving a 1995 Chevy 4-door north on Route 642 in Viewtown, and ran off the left side of the road and struck an embankment when she swerved to avoid hitting a deer. According to State Trooper S.M. Knick's report she was injured in the accident, but details were unavailable. Last Saturday, a 17-year-old Washington girl was charged with reckless driving following an accident on Route 626 in Rock Mills, .4 mile from Route 622. According to Trooper M.C. Woodard's report, she ran off the left side of the road to avoid striking a deer, overcorrected, and ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree with her vehicle. She was not injured. State Trooper Mike Hodges says that the most important thing for drivers to do to avoid hitting a deer is to pay attention. Where there is one deer, there are usually two or three more, so drivers should stop when they see one. He said that many people swear by the "deer whistles" which can be installed on the front of car bumpers, and he has them on his personal car. Also, said Trooper Hodges, be especially cautious while driving near a wooded area, and expect that a deer may come out of the woods. Rappahannock News file photo These Rappahannock County frogs will finally make it to TV Sunday. Frog Film Airs Sunday • By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff NN riter "The Last Frog," a National Geographic Explorer film, will air from along with three other short features from 7-9 p.m. this Sunday evening on TBS. For those who are unable to get TBS or who are interested in seeing the film with a group on a large screen, the county Library will have the show projected on an eight-foot • screen in the Jamieson room. Some of the movie scenes were shot at John and Brenda Van Ness's pond in Gid Brown Hollow in May, 1994, and several local children acted in the film. The release of the film has been anticipated for a long See Frogs, Page A-4

siWwwwwSfis Stephen Ernest Apesos, possess marijuana, continued. Gregory William Dodson, DIP, $30/29. Stephen Lee Johnson, possess marijuana, $200/199 cost, O.L. suspended 6 mos. David Allen Menefee, possess marijuana, $100/199 cost, O.L. sus-’ pended 6 mos.; 30 days, suspended Tina M. Bushinsky, false report to police, continued to Dec. 17. Malaika Oneita Barnes, no O.L., $30/29. Andrew John Armstrong, 71/55, $48/29. Beckylee Chappell Barker, no O.L. in possession, complied with law; defective equipment and child safety violation, continued to Jan. 21, 1997. David Robertson Carr, 73/55, $54/29. James Michael Dougalas, no O.L. in possession, complied with law. Dawn C. Moore Douglas, no seat beft, $25. James Michael Douglas, no reg. in possession, complied with law; defective equipment, $30/29; no seat belt, $25. John A. Forrest, 67/55, $36/39; no seat belt, $25. Paul R. Gellner, 71/55, $48/29. Ronald Stone Gilliam, defective speedometer, * $35/39; no seat belt, $25. Michael William Grenn, 68/55, $39/29. Jill E. Hammock, 68/55, $39/39. Steven Robert Holt, 68/55, $39/39. Carrie Leigh Hopkins, no seat belt, $25. Walter William Hottinger, seat belt violation, $25. William Keith Houston, disregard stop sign; seat belt violation, contin ued to Jan. 21, 1997. Lacy Alfonzo Jackson, no reg. in possession, complied with law. Gary Matthew Jenkins, 66/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25, suspended, $29 cost. Hilary Browyn Jones, drive without headlights, $30/29. Dennis George Klosterman, 66/55, $33/29. Michael Kevyn Landrum, 67/55, $36/39. James R. Langley, 70/55, $45/39; no O.L. in possession, $10. Robert John Lewis, 70/55, $45/29. Allison Denise Medina, 73/55, $54/39. Christine Marie Mitchell, 65/55, $30/39; no seat belt, $25. Robert Francis Moorman, 66/55, $33/29; seat belt violation, $25. Jason Andrew Owens, defective equipment, $35/39. Ronald Wayne Pembelton Jr., insufficient tire tread, $30/29. Todd David Price, 68/55, $39/29. Vernon Avis Reedy Jr., defective equipment, $30/29; seat belt violation, $25. James Russell Riley, tinted windshield, $30/29. Marcus W. Robinson Jr., no seat belt, $25. Charlie William Rowe, 68/55, $39/39. Jessie Ronald Seale, seat belt violation, $25. ' James Banker Shiflett Jr., 74/55, $57/29; seat belt violation, $25. Robert Joseph Stack, 69/55, $42/39; seat belt violation, $25. Anthony Eugene Stringfellow, 68/55, continued to Feb. 18, 1997; sent to driver improvement school, $29 cost; no O.L. in possession, complied with law; seat belt violation, $25. Woncheol Suh, 77/55, reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, WILD BILL'S • JEANS 6 WESTERN TBINCS • "Beeps You Dressed Your Western Best ” : Western Wear For That Special Cowboy or Cowgirl on { Tour Christmas List Boots • Bats • Accessories At Discount Prices at. U forth ot Stephens City • Open Mon.-Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-S (6401-868-4430 PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, December 7,1996 * 10:00 a.m. Farm Machinery Henry Stowers, Leesburg, Virginia Directions: Take Rt 15, south of Lsesburg, Vs. 7Urn onto Rt. 621. Turn Left onto Tolbert Lane. Go .5 mile & turn Left on Farm Lane. Look for signs. Reducing my farming operation, I will sell the following items at public auction: TRACTORS: John Deere 4240 with P.S., cab, good rubber. 3,500 hours; John Deere 2640 with #146 loader, good rubber, 3,200 hours; #65 Massey Ferguson gas tractor with industrial loader. EQUIPMENT: New Idea #705 self-propelled 3-row chopper; John Deere #346 baler with kicker; 3 metal-sided hay wagons; Butler #1830 ensil-mix waaon; New Holland #358 grinder-mixer; Stolfus lime spreader; John Deere #428 40 hay elevator' John .Deere #709 rotary mower; John Deere #145 5-bottom plow: John Deere #210 12' disc; John Deere #800 Windrower; G.T. #570 grain dryer. Terms of sale: Cash or Check with I.O. Not Responsible for Accidents. Lunch Served. Bill Tillett and Craig Damewood, Auctioneers Mr. Henry Stowers vtyrtaUcrra* Mt tndtso 540-668-6179 Leesburg, VA Auctioneer's Note: Mr. Stowers is we# known lor his upkeep end maintenance of his equipment. Please enter my new subscription to ^Rappaf)annocfe^e®^~ Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock..$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S.$24.00/yr. NAME____ ADDRESS—C1TY__ STATE_ZIP_ * Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: J 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 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrentpn, 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. i POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Ii-: $50, suspended, $29 cost. Patrick Ryan Sweeney, 69/55, $42/29. Gregory C. Thompson, 66/55, continued to Jan. 21, 1997. Gene Austin Troutman, no seat belt, $25. Linden Joy Voneichel, no inspection, $35/39. Jeffery Lee Waters, 66/55, $33/29; seat belt violation, $25. Tina M. Bushinsky, hit and run, continued to Dec. 12. Roger Demuth Allan, 54/35; $57/29. Summer Moon Anderson, 45/35, sent to driver improvement school, $29 cost, continued to March 18, 1997. Zahir Rafik Baloum, 62/35, $81/39. Stephen R. Berry, no county sticker, $25/39. Kelvin Eugene Carbaugh, DUI; capias; failure to appear 11/5/96; 77/55; drive suspended/revoked, all continued to Jan. 21, 1997. Amy Susan Coffman, 77/55, $66/39. Wendy Dawn Collis, drive suspended/revoked, continupd to Jan. 21, 1997. Leroy Epperson, drive suspended/revoked, $100/39, O.L. suspended 90 days. Daniel Burl France, $78/55, $100/39. Teresa P. Jamieson, no inspection, dismissed, $29 cost; no county sticker, not prosecuted. Joann M. Marinangeli, 37/25, $36/2; drive suspended/revoked, no O.L., $10/29. Norman W. Nebroski Jr., no O.L. in possession, complied with law. Melvin Jerry Lee Price, 44/25, $57/39. John David Province, 67/55, $36/29. Jennifer Rae Pullen, drive suspended/revoked, no O.L; $10/29. Alfredo Ramirez, no inspection, $25/39; no O.L. in possession, $10. Brandon M. Robinson, drive suspended/revoked, $100/50 suspended, O.L. suspended, 10 days, suspended. Shelia A. Smith, 37/25, $36/36, appealed Jan. 13, 1997; drive suspended/revoked, $100/12, O.L. suspended 90 days. Patricia C. Spory, 37/25, $36/29. Kelvin Eugene Carbaugh, refusal, continued to Jan. 21, 1997. Donald M. Ekman, illegal dumping, $200/49. Larry Dennis Jenkins, DIP, $100/39. Brandon M. Robinson, possess alcohol underage, $50/29. Lonnie Clatterbuck, assault and batter, show cause, $59 cost, continued to Jan. 2, 1997. Hunter Located in Search By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer A search and rescue was conducted on Route 614 in Gid Brown Hollow last Saturday evening. Tommy Hartman, a hunter, did not return to his hunting party at the end of the evening, and other members of the party were alarmed and notified the Sheriffs Office. According to Sheriff Gary Settle, search and rescue teams were put together using five people from the Sheriffs Office, teams from the Washington and Sperryville fire and rescue squads, and State Troopers M.C. Woodard and W.A. Sumner. After searching for just over two hours, the teams found Mr. Hartman in the woods and he was not hurt. He was on a four-wheeler which had gotten stuck, said Sheriff Settle, after he had taken a wrong turn. Because the night was rainy and foggy, it made it all the ■ more difficult for Mr. Hartman to find his way out of the woods. He told his rescuers that he was okay, but was exhausted. A cellular phone was reported missing from an unlocked vehicle owned by Benji Atkins of Chester Gap which was parked at Massie’s Comer last Saturday. Sheriff Settle said there are no leads in the case. Two chimney fires happened the day after Thanksgiving. In the wee hours of that morning, Charles Francis of Route 614 in Gid Brown Hollow called and said that he woke to a house full of smoke and thought the chimney was on fire. Firefighters found that was the case, and were able to extinguish the fire with just minor damage to the log home. That night, a fire broke out at a house rented by Ellen Berg on Route 638 in.Flint Hill. She complained that smoke was backing up in her house and there was a chimney fire. Sheriff Settle said the report does not indicate that the house was damaged by the fire. Choose & Cut CHRISTMAS TREES Spring Hill Tree Farm_ ^ Specializing in White Pines WREATHS Complimentary Cookies & Cider' r Free Gift For Children u f Grace & Jack Boehm 540-987-9414 From Warrenton: Take 211 West for 25 miles. Look for , Rappahannock High School on Left. Continue i mile to Rr. 622. Turn Right on 622. Farm is one mile on Right. Rappahannock County High School Honor Roll 1996-1997 - First Advisory Brought to you courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank ALL A HONOR ROLL SENIORS Marie Andreoni Melissa Dawn Dodson Keirsten Kerr Korbinian Lindemann Kathryn Zindel JUNIORS Brock Hermansen SOPHOMORES Steven Frazier Emily Sims Jennifer Thomas Braden Wolfe FRESHMAN Jami Gillis Crystal Grigsby Berkeley Hobson Mary Elaine Morgan Sandra Oliver Ryland Pace Frank Paratore EIGHTH GRADERS Christopher Payne Amanda Sims Amber Welch A-B HONOR ROLL SENIORS Walter J. Arnold III Jeffrey Atkins Stacy Atkins Adam Bouffard Anna Chemyatyeva Nathan Flinchum Nancie Gallegos Jonathan Heddleston Julie Hitt Kristi Husdon April Jolliffe Johanna Linnoaho Tanya Lockhart Chris McLear Anna Metcalfe Julius Norwood Eve Proper Nerissa Roberts Eric Smith Tracy Swift Michelle Switzer Dana Ashley Van Diver Jennifer Woodard JUNIORS James Brown Angela Frazier Andrew Inglis Jamie LaFollette Jessica Lawyer Crystal Leake Courtney Mauro Jonathan Moore Stacey Payne Milton John Switzer HI SOPHOMORES Thomas Baldwin Robyn Kaye Claire Schadler Emily Taylor Maria Ubeda Jillian Waters FRESHMEN Sonya Anderson Benjamin Atkins Ian Blubaugh Amy Buckholtz Jennifer Bywaters Amanda Clark Heather Dunn Meghan Fairbrother Stacey Fincham Amy Freeborn Chad Heddleston Rebekah Letsen Kathryn May Rebecca Metcalfe Adam Rogers Sara Roszak Katrina Smoot Mark Williams Matthew Wolfe Michelle Woodard Laura Beth Yowell EIGHTH GRADERS David Anderson Steven Clark Colin Nichols Kenneth Robinson Tatiana Siccardi Jeffrey Simeon Jennifer Waters County Emergency Log’ The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Nov. 25: 8:49 a.m., unconscious person, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 11:10 a.m., difficult breathing. Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 12:02 p.m., difficult breathing, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Nov. 26: 10:41 a.m., auto accident, Route 642, Viewtown, Amissville VFD and Castleton VFD; 4:56 p.m., unconscious person. Route 231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Nov. 27: 4:12 a.m., injury from a fall. Route 707, Slate Mills, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 6:45 a.m., sickcall. Route 707, Slate Mills, Castleton VFD and Washington VFD; 11:53 a.m., residence, Route 617, Castleton, Amissville VFD and Castleton VFD; 7:36 p.m., sickcall, Route 606, Hint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Nov. 28: 9:09 a.m., possible DOA, Route 626, Castleton, Castleton VFD; 12:16 p.m., sickcall. Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; 3:41 p.m., sickcall, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD; 5:19 p.m., seizures, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 6:21 p.m., sickcall, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD. Nov. 29: 3:17 a.m., chimney tire, Route 614, Washington, Washington VFD, Sperryville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 8:01 chimney fire, Route 638, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Amissville VFD. Nov. 30: 8:11 p.m., possible stroke, Route 666, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 8:58 p.m., search and rescue, Route 614, Washington, Washington VFD, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS. Dec. 1: 1:59 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 659, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office during this past week: Nov. 25: assist Culpeper County, U.S. 211, Amissville; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; vacation request, Route 674, Washington; fish and game violations, Route 630, Flint Hill; civil problem. Route 612, Sperryville; fish and game violations. Route 628, Washington; fish and game violations. Route 612, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 630, Flint Hill; suspicious incident. Route 630, Flint Hill; info, gen., U.S. 522, Sperryville; animal emergency, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; animal emergency, U.S. 522, Woodville; suspicious incident. Town of Washington. Nov. 26: info, gen., Route 231, Spenyville; traffic accident. Route 642, Viewtown; stranded motorist. Route 642, Viewtown; intoxication, U.S. 211, Sperryville; parking violation, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; residence, Route 618, Castleton; citizen request assist, unknown. Nov. 27: stray livestock/horses. Route 231, Spenyville; suspicious incident, Route 642, Viewtown; assist Culpeper County, Route 617, CastletonT _ residence. Route 617, Castleton; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 628, Washington. Nov. 28: stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 638, Flint Hill; unattended death, Route 626, Castleton; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; criminal trespass. Route 622, Washington; info, gen.. Town of Washington; stray dog, Route 607, Sperryville; citizen request assist, Route 628, Flint Hill; civil problem, Route 677, Flint Hill; citizen request assist, Route 729, Flint Hill. Nov. 29: info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; open door/window, Route 642, Amissville; residence. Route 231, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Route 638, Flint Hill; illegal dumping, Route 604, Boston; burglary, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; stray dog, Route 626, Castleton; dog bite. Route 660, Chester Gap; animal emergency, U.S. 211, Washington; illegal dumping. Route 621, Washington; stray dog. Route 606, Hint Hill; public service,, Town of Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 622, Castleton; simple assault, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen.. Route 638, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, ’ U.S. 522, Huntly; info, gen., Route 707, Boston. Nov. 30: open door/window, Route 1001, Sperryville; info, gen.. Route 610, Chester Gap; residence. Route 637, Flint Hill; suspicious incident, Route 622, Washington; animal control, Route 621, Woodville; traffic accident. Route 626, Rock Mills; abandoned vehicle. Route 611, Amissville; citizen request assist, Town of Washington; larceny, Route 610, Chester Gap; public service. Town of Washington; citizen request assist. Route 614, Washington. Dec. 1: extra patrol/welfare check. Route 231, Sperryville; suspicious incident, Route 231, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 231, Sperryville; public service. Town of Washington; public service, U.S.. 211, Sperryville; public service, R.oute 659, Huntly; info, gen.. Route 621, Washington; public service, Route 231, Sperryville; info, gen., unknown; ihfo. gen., Town of Washington; citizen request assist, Route 610, Chester Gap. Adult Ed Classes Cut Short : All Regional Adult Education classes provided by the Piedmont Technical Education Center in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock will close early for the Christmas break. The final class will be Thursday, Dec. 12. Classes will restart the week of Jan. 6 as planned. The changed dates result from a recently announced budget cut that affects all adult education programs irr the state. Because the cuts came after local budgets were set, early closure of classes is necessary. Spring end dates may be affected as well. For more information on the impact of thesse cuts, call George Moltz,, Director of Adult Education, at 825-0476. BAUMGARDNER’S CHOOSE & CUT CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Pine, Spruce & Fir Trees U.S. 211 between Washington, Vnginia & Sperryville, Virginia (Across from Rappahannock High School) Open Daily through December 24 540-675-3371 or 540-987-9017 Just The Facts: • Had an average SAT score of 1300 • Placed 100% of graduates at selective colleges • Regularly qualifies students for national talent programs • Charges $3,400 to $6,200 annual tuition • Sits on a spectacular new, centrally located, 50-acre campus & • Has bus service to nine counties Who are these guys, anyway? Wakefield School Grades Pre-K through 12 4439 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains, VA Admissions - Open House Sunday, Dec. 8th, 2 p.m. can540-253-5393 for information.

Romance Novel Has Flint Hill Setting ’ By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sabeeha Johnson has a book out this week in the Harlequin Temptation -series. Writing under the pen name 'Sabrina Johnson, Mrs. Johnson was -quite excited about selling her first ' attempt at a romance novel. •J She had been a Sunday columnist and writer of features for the Gannett flagship newspaper in Rochester, .N.Y., The Democrat and Chronicle .until it was merged with the evening - paper. Mrs. Johnson had interviewed a _ writer of romances and decided she could learn to write like that. The story is set primarily in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., but culminates with a visit to the hero's family home in Flint Hill. Mrs. Johnson and her husband Gale Johnson have owned a weekend place outside Flint Hill since 1971. She said it is tucked back in the woods above the Jordan River. "We lived in D.C. and spent glorious weekends in Flint Hill, choosing for years not to have a phone," she said. "We played Bingo at the Fire Hall and frequently drove and hiked up the fabulous mountains and fished in friends' ponds and in Hot Air Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Jensen Kvames gave a demonstration of glass, blowing at the opening of Glassworks Gallery Sunday. Speakers To Explore History This Friday night at 7:30 p.m. the .Town Council is sponsoring another . of its series of talks about town his• tory. Two presentations have been .added to the program. Besides Diane Bruce, who will discuss the Clerk's , office, and Douglas Baumgardner, who will talk about the Johnson Trial in the 1850s, Dorothy Butler and a group of high school students have also agreed to participate. Mrs. Butler will discuss the Black community's heritage, and students in the RCHS Public Speaking Class will giving readings from materials collected by the Rappahannock Historical Society. Select Gifts for Children. - County Girl Scouts once again * encourage the community to visit the Christmas tree they have set up and ■ decorated at the county library and select a child to receive a gift. About 20 girls from Junior Troop 2021 and Brownie Troop 590 as well as Amanda Brown from Senior Troop ■ 402 made handmade ornaments, and decorated the tree. On the tree are cards with numbers on< them. Each card is matched with a child under the care of the county’s Social Services Department. Visitors are encouraged to draw a card and select a present. Each child is identified as a boy or girl with the age given. Presents must be dropped off at the Social Services Department by the end of the business day, next Tuesday, Dec. 10. Ted FeJMegafifa. Rappahannock Photographer is back with his second calendar! The 1997 calendar has 24 beautiful color images - A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT! I On Sale at these locations L Mountain Side Market Public House Horse Country Saddlery Blue Moon Cafe Rush River Faith Mountain Bleu Rock Sperryville Flint Hill Warrenton Sperryville Washington Sperryville Washington ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper ABEBDEEN ■BARNS ; 825-1037 Wednesday Night Prime Rib Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato & Onion Rings $10.95 the Jordan. We still go back and stand on the porch in awe of The Peak.” When they moved to upstate New York, they continued to spend some weekends in Rappahannock County. A few years ago they decided to rent their Flint Hill house out "so it would be looked after and kept up," she said. "Still, we return and plan to move back full time as soon as this house sells here. We have to buy a different place now since we own five horses." The romance novel The Better Man tells the story of Darcy, who was jilted at the alter and becomes a planner of fantasy weddings. Josh, the best man from her cancelled wedding, sees a story on her new career, and hoping to convince her he is "the better man," goes to her to help plan his sister's wedding. She plans a wedding for Josh's sister that involves tents, Persian rugs, and a blend of European foods and music all to take place at the family farm outside Flint Hill. These plans change, but Darcy falls in love with Josh, and he takes her there "where their dreams come true,” Mrs. Johnson said. The .book should be on shelves in stores early this month and will be available for about two weeks. Hospice Is Best Choice By PAGE ANN SMITH Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Jack Kervorkian, the retired pathologist who helped at least 40 people end their lives, continues to fuel the debate around physician assisted suicide. National attention is growing on this controversial issue, with public opinion split on whether or not it should be legal. However, a recent Gallup Survey revealed that 70 percent of respondents, if terminally ill, would seek one of the fastest growing trends in medicine today — hospice care. Hospice is not a specific place, but a comprehensive, medically directed program of care which accepts death as a natural part of life, seeking neither to hasten nor prolong the dying process. Last year, over 390,000 peopled turned to hospice. This care usually takes place in the patients' own homes and provides the highest quality of life during the time that remains to them. The hospice team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, nurse’s aides, chaplains and volunteers. The Gallup Survey also found that nearly ninety percent of the respondents feel it's the family's responsibility to care for the dying. And the single greatest fear associated with dying is being a burden on family members. Hospice addresses these issues by providing guidance and counseling to family caregivers and by following through with bereavement support during the year following a death. Locally hospice care if provided by the Hospice of the Rapidan. Founded in 1983, Hospice of the Rapidan is one of over 2,800 hospice programs in the country. By the end of this year. Hospice of the Rapidan will have cared for over 1,000 patients and their families. Generous support by the community makes it \ Qarden Qaller^l 1 Washington Antique : & Fine Arts Center 1 now carries gifts to , delight the gardener! Poinsettias, Paperwhites r Topiaries & Fresh Cut Flowers ■ Also: Holiday Wreaths & Roping , Gardening Accessories ^ ^ Open Thursday-Monday . J 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. j \ Gay Street, Washington , f (540)675-1414 possible for Hospice of the Rapidan to serve everyone without charging patients and their families for care. Last month Home Box Office presented a program on hospice care called "Letting Go: A Hospice Journey." The ^minute documentary tells the moving story of three terminally ill patients, their families, and the hospice professionals who care for them. "Our intention is to impart a message about the meaning of death with dignity, a life issue that affects everyone,” says Jeff Bewkes, chairman and president of HBO. A videotape of the program is available for loan from Hospice of the Rapidan in Culpeper. Also, hospice nurses, bereavement counselors and social workers are available to speak, free of charge, to community groups, school and churches. For information, call 825-4840. Garden Center Opens Just in time for the holidays Lynn Beaver has opened a garden center in the Washington Antique and Fine Arts Center on Gay Street. The shop will carry poinsettias, paperwhites, topiary and fresh cut flowers. | The garden center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through J Monday. Ms. Beaver said she will be j| taking orders for fresh cut flowers on j' Thursdays for weekend pickup and is ■ | interested in accommodating specific customer requests. I I Blue Moon Cafe Proudly presents Singer/Songwriter CHET LOWTHER Saturday, December 7 Beginning at 8 p.m. U.S. 21 1 West of Sperryville next to Mountainside Market 540-987-3162 Iio Cover Charge Daily food and beverage specials available xu\ CAMELEER HRISTMAS AMENTS from Russia, Mexico, Slovakia, Sweden, El Salvador, India, Kenya, and the USA! 104 E. Davis St. • Downtown Culpeper • 825-8073 ‘Open 7 Days A Week sale Antiques sale Down Under Laurel Mills Store Holiday Sale Through December Discounts to 50% Sat. 10-5 or by appt. Rt. 618 Sun. 11-5 540-937-5778 Castletonr VA Community Calendar 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 1850s, Dorothy Butler on the Black community's heritage, and RCHS Public Speaking Class - 7:30 p.m. . Saturday, December 7 • Hike to Broad Hollow and Pine Hill Gap, sponsored by the Ragged Mountain Resource Center - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (987-9061 or 675-1879) • Annual Christmas Dinner to benefit the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, at the Fire Hall - 5-8 p.m. Sunday, December 8 • TBS National Geographic special including "The Last Frog” presented at The Library - 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 • Performance of "The King Who Loved His Lollipops," by the RCES 5th, 6th and 7th grades, in the RCES auditorium - 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 13 "Insects: Interesting, Ihvaluable and Sometimes Irritating," a talk by Nathan Erwin at The Library - 8 p.m. Saturday, December 14 • Breakfast with Santa at the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department - 711a.m. • Child Care and Learning Center holiday bazaar at the Washington School - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Town of Washington Bicentennial Celebration, in the Town Hall and The Theatre - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Bake Sale to benefit the Feline Rescue League and T-shirt and sweat shirt sale to benefit the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, at the Tanya Richey Gallery - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Video presentation of the Izaac Walton League's 'Save Out Streams' water monitoring program at the Extension Office - 10 a.m.(675-3619) • Piedmont String Ensemble in Concert at the Middle Street'Gallery - 2-6 p.m. • Two performances of The Shepherds' Play, at Ki Theatre - 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.(675-1616) Saturday Hike Scheduled The Ragged Mountain Resource Center will be conducting a hike to Broad Hollow and Pine Hill Gap from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., this Saturday, Dec. 7. 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——ftappafjanttocfe JJetos;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, DECEMBER 4, 1996 Editorial Community Services Board Issues concerning the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board are becoming very confused. Board members and executive director Brian Duncan seemed to make a good case for purchasing a building for offices and a commercial kitchen rather than continuing to rent, but the issue was not buying versus continuing to rent the old hotel building in Culpeper, since the board has already signed a lease for the new building. If the board purchases the building instead of renting it, presumably more money will go into renovations to make more of the space useful. It has not been clear what alternative there is if the board is unable to get Fauquier County to agree to the purchase. , Questions have been raised about what property the CSB owns. A complete, rather than piecemeal, answer to that is owed to the various boards of supervisors. The issue of the level of services Rappahannock's seniors have been receiving and will continue to receive is certainly separate from the issues of property ownership, but if the cost of maintaining all these properties becomes an excuse not to expand the number of days Rappahannock's seniors are served and not to include a contribution towards utilities in the next budget, then Rappahannock's supervisors should join those in Fauquier iri wondering what the county is getting for its contribution. Certainly there are other valuable services provided in the ar^as of mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse. Senior programs are not the only services provided through the CSB as Rappahannock's representatives on the board have pointed out. However, they are h^rticularly visible, and the CSB would be wise to consider that in preparing next year's budget. Alumni Tournament The success of adding women’s competition to the annual Alumni Basketball Tournament was gratifying. It should be noted that the difference between the scores is only partly because women score less. Their quarters were only eight minutes long versus 12 minutes for the men. This annual Thanksgiving weekend event has truly become RCHS’s Homecoming. Perhaps in the absence of a football team the high school and athletic department should consider building Homecoming around this event keeping it at Thanksgiving. The continued support for the Alumni Tournament by Shenandoah Moters and now Marathon Bank has also contributed greatly to the success of the event. With these organizations sponsoring the tournament in providing trophies and T-shirts, player entry fees and gate receipts can go to help out the underfunded athletic department. ■putxj Our Rappahannock Heritage I ' Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Mrs. Coxe's Tavern, shown in an early snowfall, is in one of the original buildings in Washington. Letters to the Editor .........„..Mini ..liiiiim.minium... l in liliili.Mn—milililili.lli. Prominent Citizens To the Editor: At Town hall on Nov. 16 in relating anecdotes about the Town of the 1940s, I may have inadvertently given the wrong impression of at least two of our more prominent citizens of those earlier years. I'd like to set the record straight. Frank Moffett, despite any fondness he may have had for card games, was a prominent and successful lawyer. Commonwealth's Attorney of Rappahannock County and farmer. He had an excellent reputation as a zealous prosecutor and as an able and skilled attorney. He well represented the interests of the county and his clients and was a distinguished resident of the Town. CJ. Miller, Jr., affectionately known as "Jack" or "Town Jack,” to differentiate him from, his cousin "Country Jack" of the Gid Brown Hollow, may not have been admired by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Dudley, who reportedly came to his wedding to her daughter dressed in black and sobbed through the ceremony, but he was much loved as a husband, father and neighbor in the Town. He became cashier and President of Rappahannock National Bank, • Secretary-Treasurer of Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance County and was a prominent farmer and livestock dealer. He and his wife, Achsah, were dedicated members of Trinity Episcopal Church while Achsah's sister, Mayes Campbell and her husband Curtis, who lived in the home next to them on Mount Salem Ave. were dedicated members of Washington Baptist Church. Jack had a very sincere interest in people and his Town. 1 am much indebted to all of these former friends, and neighbors of the Town who gave me and my family such a warm welcome when I returned here in 1945 to open a law office. They gave a young attorney advice and support for which I shall always be grateful. RAYNER V. SNEAD Washington Gilmore Should Reconsider To the Editor: On Friday, Aug. 23, 1996, the Richmond Time-Dispatch published the results of the latest survey done on the topic of tobacco regulation. Fiftyfive percent of the adults surveyed said "the federal government should regulate tobacco as a drug because it. contains nicotine, which some scientists say can be addictive." In the same poll, 69 percent favored restrictions on advertising by tobacco firms "to help reduce smoking among teen-agers." The article went on to say, "The findings suggest that today's expected announcement by the While House of restrictions on tobacco, aimed at curbing teen smoking, could be welcome news in the least likely place; a Southern state that rejected Bill Clinton four years ago, and where the cigarette industry remains a powerful political and economic force." Virginians, when "reminded that tobacco is a major source of farm income and manufacturing jobs-in Virginia, 86 percent said they would still favor die steps to decrease teen smoking." The results of these and similar polls show the marjority of the citizens of the Commonwealth favor regulations of tobacco products, particularly in the area of availability to children. We were disappointed to see that the Commonwealth of Virginia is going to join No/th Carolina and Kentucky in the filling of a friend-ofthe-court brief against the FDA concerning the regulation of tobacco sales aimed at curbing youth smoking. If indeed the industry is in favor of regulations discouraging youth access to tobacco and the majority of the citizens of the Commonwealth are in favor of such regulation, we would hope that Virginia, instead of suing the FDA, would work with the orgnization to bring about a prohibition of underage access to tobacco products. To date no one in Virginia has been prosecuted or fined for selling tobacco products to minors. The American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and American Lung Associations are very concerned with the economic status of the Commonwealth, particularly with the problems facing Virginia's tobacco farmers and communities. These communities must be preserved. Sept. 24, through Sept. 26, these volunteer health organizations joined with other health care advocates and tobacco farming interests to discuss these issues and how .everyone can work together to ensure sustainable healthy communities. We will work hard with this cpmmunity to help reach a solution. It is the hope of these organizations that- Attorney General Jim Gilmore syill revise his decision to represent the tobacco manufacturers and be guided by the wishes of the marjority of the citizens of the Commonwealth to restrict youth access to tobacco products. WILLIAM L. BANKS JR., PhD. American Cancer Society PATRICIA A. MENNONNA, RN American Lung Association of Northern Virginia WILLIAM D. SPOTNITZ, MD American Heart Association ELEANOR H. GARRETT, RN American Lung Association of Virginia How Do You Say Thanks? To the Editor: After my log cabin came perilously close to burning down in Gid Brown Hollow on Thanksgiving night, I approached the volunteer firefighters from Washington and Sperryville who were packing up their trucks. They had worked hard extinguishing the chimney fire. We put in the emergency call at 3:17 a.m.; unbelievably the firefighters had arrived by 3:40 a.m. — with three trucks and more than a dozen men ready for the worst. So just how do you say thank you to a group of volunteers who hauled themselves out of their own beds, left their families and made it to their respective fire stations, put on their firefighting gear; then made it to my house, all in a half hour in the middle of a freezing Thanksgiving night? Words fail. No question, without these volunteers the precious old chestnut logs would have been reduced to smoking ash by daylight. I said what they did not need to hear, "You saved my house. I thank you sincerely." No one responded; it was too late for small talk. Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Richie Burke simply said, "That's what we are here for." Then he and his men departed. You cannot know how important the volunteer fire and rescue squad is to our community and to our lives until you need to call upon them or have the privilege of seeing these men in action. Before this incident, probably like many people in our county, I read the County Emergency Log in the newspaper.or received their annual request for a donation. But Thanksgiving night I saw a demonstration of professionalism, training and equipment 1 had never imagined coming from volunteers. Of course this is no accident. It is a result of serious training and serious investment. The Washington and Sperryville Volunteer Fire Departments receive a good deal of | their support from the newly enacted Fire Levy which gives them the funds they need for maintenance. But as I later learned, these funds cannot be used for capital expenses such as the purchase of the new fire truck, a used 1986 Pierce Fire Truck which carries 500 gallons of water. When I went to thank Chief Burke at his store in Woodville he told me they had just pruchased the new truck for $80,000, on a 90-day note. The cost of maintaining the old 1971-model had reached the point where it no longer made economic sense to postpone the purchase of a new one. One of the best things about this new truck is it has an enclosed cab which carries six men in greater safety, especially in high speed emergency missions. This is critical for our volunteers. Who are these guys willing to get out of bed in the middle of the night to battle flames without pay? What keeps them motivated? They are real people with jobs and families and problems like everybody else. 1 figure two things make them unique! First, they must like the challenge of battling a terrible emergency. It tests their skills to the utmost. But second, these are men with civic blood in their veins. Service to others and community is the virtue they display daily for all of us to respect, hold up as local heroes and fund. How to thank them? Dig deep when you get your request for a donation. No complaining, just write the biggest check you can. Your turn to call them may be sooner than you think or fear. Then personally thank them for the great work they do. Thanks from me in this season of Thanksgiving to: Sperryville Asst. Chiefs Greg Wayland and Ricky Lillard, Firefighters Carl Menefee, Richie Baldwin, Adam Jenkins, Mike Jenkins, Tim Falls, Richie Lillard, and Washington firefighters Gary Jenkins and Tyler Hartman — to all you guys who volunteer your time and skills. CHARLES FRANCIS Gid Brown Hollotf Support Soccer To the Editor: We in the. Rappahannock Soccer League held our annual Awards Banquet on the evening of Nov. 16 at Rappahannock County Elementary School. I would like to thank all the players and parents who attended that evening. We had a very good turnout with a lot of tasty dishes for everyone to enjoy. The Rappahannock Soccer League is a volunteer organization, with the exception of our referees; so we depend on the willingness of parents to makfc the league run smoothly. This year we had more new volunteers than we've ever had before, which made the operation of the league easier.for all involved. One of the hardest jobs in the league is that of a coach. It demands the greatest commitment of time and effort. Thanks to all the coaches who made this commitment and helped to make the '96 fall season a very sue-. cessful and enjoyable one. I would also like to thank the many parents who took time to help during our soccer clinic that we held with Soccer Academy. All those who participated in the clinic had a great opportunity to benefit from some excellent instruction from very qualified teachers. This was our 7th Awards Banquet, and the person who has consistently been there to make sure that everything works out is Maggie Rogers. The Soccer League owes a great dead to Maggie's many years of hard work. I would also like to thank Sandra Hirth, Lisa Pendleton, Sharon Pyne, and Maggi Pearcy for their efforts in putting the banquet together. Each year the Soccer League gives a special award to the person ,who has put forth the greatest effort towards the operation of the league. We call it the Golden Shoe Award. This year it was presented to someone who was tireless in her efforts to bring new people into the league and help organize every aspect of the league. 1 was very happy to award the Golden Shoe td Kathryn Treanor, and 1 would like to thank her once again for all her help.. I'd like to remind everyone who i$ interested in playing Spring Soccer that registration begins in February. Please register on time in order to save money.' I d also like to urge Rappahannock soccer parents to show your support for soccer in our county by purchasing a Rappahannock Soccer decal and displaying it on your vehicle. The decals are available at Cabin Fever Books lor '$5. Thanks again to all the players and parents who continue to be a part of Rappahannock Soccer League. RICHARD PRICE Commissioner RSL

Blue Teams Victorious in Annual RCHS Alumni Tournament i i Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Eric Dunn heads for the basket in a Friday night game. By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Class of 1986 did very well in the Eighth Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament as Tommy Jenkins was named Most Valuable Men's Player and Karen Jordan was named Most Valuable Women’s Player. The men's Blue Team coached by Paul Hitt prevailed over the White Team coached by Walter Frye 84-81 and the women's Blue Team coached by Connie Compton prevailed over the White Team coached by Rhonda Jenkins 2621. Semi final action got underway Friday evening with the White Team made up of Clarence Pendleton, Walter Frye, Eric Dunn, James Roy, Marley Hay, Carroll Frye and Arathon Aylor jumping out to an early 10-2 lead over the Green Team coached by Gary Settle and including Kenny Baldwin, Jon Butler, Jason Carter, Steve Leake, Richie Lillard, Bill Settle, Carroll Ray Settle, Robbie Settle, Johnnie Smith and Jamie Walters. The White team had a 45-27 lead at halftime. In the fourth quarter the Green Team started pulling even and was down only 77-73 with 22 seconds to go, but the White Team added two more points for a 79-73 win. Clarence Pendleton had 31 points in the team’s winning effort. Walter Frye added 18 and James Roy 11. For the losing Green Team, Gary Settle had 14 points, and Jason Carter and Kenny Baldwin had 13 each. The other semi-final matchup had the Blue Team including Paul Hitt, Mike Atkins, Bill Atkins, Dearl Cloud, Danny Ellis, Bobby Jenkins, Tommy Jenkins, Mike Payne, Jack Pullen and Jason Settle matched against a Red Team coached by Kevin Joliffe with Ray Atkins, Jason Brown, Lee Freeman, Michael Grimsley, Greg Pendleton, Jeff Porter, Daniel Vanderkolk and Ryan Welch. That game was close with ties and lead changes throughout. With 34 seconds to go the Blue Team led 73-71. Kevin Joliffe made a foul shot to cut the lead to one point and the Blue Team called a time out. Paul Hitt • got the inbounds pass and started dribbling in circles until he was fouled. This worked as he made both foul shots for a 75-72 lead, but Jeff Porter's three-pointer tied the score with seven seconds left. Paul Hitt made another foul shot for the final 76-75 win. Paul Hitt had 28 points, Tommy Jenkins 13, and Jason Settle 13 for the Blue Team. Kevin Joliffe had 18, with Jeff Porter and Daniel Vanderkolk adding 14 each for the Red Team. Saturday night the White Team took an early lead in the women's competition and had a 7-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. Karen Jordan took control early in the second quarter and ran off three straight baskets to get a 10-7 lead for the Blue Team at the end of the half. In the third quarter the White Team cut into the lead closing to 20-18 before the Blue Team again took control for the final win. Karen Jordan had 10 points and Penny Atkins and Connie Compton had six each for the Blue Team. Emma Swatman and Janet Hitt had five each for the White Team. In the men's final the White Team again took a commanding early lead and led 43-28 at the half, but the third quarter ended with the White Team up only 55-52. The final quarter was something of a shooting contest between Eric Dunn and Paul Hitt. Eric Dunn's three-pointer got the score to 82-81 for the Blue! Team, but Paul Hitt made two more foul' shots for the final maigin of victory. Clarence Pendleton again led the; shooting for the White Team with 20 points followed by Eric Dunn with 19 and Marley Hay with 18. Paul Hitt led the shooting for the Blue Team with 26 points. Jason Settle added 18 and^ Tommy Jenkins 17. ? Christmas Qifts Jtom \ Carry Case, Extra Chain & Quality Hat JllSt $60.00 value } 023 16" 025 16" 026 16" $269.95 q $299.95 , $399.95 J 'Offer good for a limited time with purchase of select STIHL chain saws, j > SWAN’S §j.a. swan, jr. & co. jam 16()33 Ira Hoffman Lane Rt. 29 North (Across from Co-op) Culpeper Volleyball Teams Off To Big Start By NAOMI SMOOT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The varsity volleyball team defeated all of its Bull Run District foes in a tip-off tournament Monday evening at George Mason. > , "They rocked the district teams,"* JV player Lauren Sharp said of the Varsity win. Tryouts began Nov. 11. Laura Conklin returns to coach the .varsity and the JV is being coached by jtfie team of Leslie Nichols and Heidi Maeyer. - "The coaches are really good. They have a lot of experience and they can show us how to do things," one J.V. player, Janice Wilson stated. , Coach Conklin has a team of five .seniors and two juniors. They are Angela Atkins, Nancie Gallegos, Sarah Gentry, Kierstin Kerr, Courtney Mauro, Fran Overdorf, and Katy Paratore. "It’s good. So far they're looking pretty good. Of course the more they play the better they'll get," Coach .Conklin said, adding their strongest point is that "they've played together for a while. Their weakest right now is getting the serve reception right up to the setter but we're working on that." Coaches Maeyer and Nichols have A much larger team with a total of 11 players. 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► CSB From Page A-l She said she was pleased both as a board member and someone with a relative receiving mental retardation services. She said this planning district has no waiting period for those needing services and in other planning districts clients can wait months even when they have been referred by the court for counseling. "You're saying we have to look past the senior citizens site," Mr. Anderson said. "That's just a little part of the picture," Mrs. Sharp said. Jackson District representative Ron Frazier suggested Rappahannock follow Fauquier County’s lead and not approve the resolution yet. However, the board voted 4-1 to approve the resolution with Mr. Frazier voting "no.” Later in the meeting, when the supervisors considered appointments, the split deepened. The term of Ellen Manson, who is one of Rappahannock's representatives on the Community Services Board and the board's chairman, expires at the end of December. Mr. Duncan had sent a letter to County Administrator 'John McCarthy recommending that Ms. Manson be reappointed for a new three-year term. "Ms. Manson is a dedicated Board member and we would be very pleased if the Board of Supervisors would consider her reappointment," he wrote. Mr. Frazier nominated Frank Warner for the position, and Hampton District representative Mike Massie seconded that nomination. Chairman Hubert Gilkey nominated Ms. Manson, and Mr. Anderson seconded that nomination. That left Piedmont District representative Charles K. "Pete" Estes with the deciding vote. Mr. Estes suggested tabling the vote on the appointment. Mr. Anderson said the supervisors . would be "setting a precedent to take Ms. Manson off the board." "She must be doing a good job is they made her chairman," Mr. Gilkey said. Mr. Frazier said, "Fm not saying she didn't do a good job. It's time to get somebody with a different background." Mr. Estes said, "It's a tough call, Fm not prepared to have you put me in this position." The supervisors agreed to close the nominations and postpone the vote until January. On Monday Mr. Warner asked that his name be withdrawn from consideration leaving Ms. Manson as the only nominee. The supervisors unanimously nominated Nancy Reeve to se&e on the Social Services Board. They postponed appointments from Hampton District to the Planning Commission and three appointments to the Library Board as well as the Community Services Board representative. Mrs. Sloane also thanked County Administrator John McCarthy for getting landowner permission to have VDOT clear out culverts in a low water bridge on the North Fork of the Thornton River that had been blocked up forcing water onto the road in heavy rains. The board unanimously approved a Resolution of Appreciation for Paul Nichols that states in part: "Paul served since 1954 on the Rappahannock County School Board, with only a single four-year hiatus, watching all four of his children rise to adulthood as changes swept the county's education system while his unique rapport with children stayed as perhaps the only constant.", Mr. McCarthy reported that it is not likely the Extension Agent for 4-H and Home Economics will be approved this fiscal year. He received permission to hire someone part time to work with the 4-H program using funds that would have gone to pay the agent. Following an evening public hearing with no public comment the supervisors unanimously readopted the County Code. From Page A-l ► River A spokesman from the Soil and Water Conversation District, Mr. Beals, explained that no one (farmers, local governments) will be convinced they are doing any harm unless they have real data to look at. More technical assistance and more money are needed to allow people from the Soil and Water Conservation District to work with local governments, said Del. Murphy. "We need to spend money on natural resources. Where can we get the money," he asked, adding that "Funding will be a major issue." At the end of the meeting, a resolution was passed by the commission to recommend to the Virginia General Assembly that the study commission be continued. In part, the resolution said that the panel "examined, discussed and compiled information on a wide variety of topics,” including laws affecting the river and the growth and demographics of the region. Hunt Harris, who "said he was a "self-appointed diplomat," for Rappahannock and the only one there to speak for Rappahannock because Mr. Anderson and County Administrator John McCarthy had to leave early to attend the county's Board of Supervisors' meeting, said that the Chester Gap cleanup happened because people cared. There was help from the county government, law enforcement, local citizens and VDOT for the cleanup. "Every county should take responsibility for itself in addressing their resources," he said. Following the meeting, Mr. Harris said that Rappahannock is lucky that it has an active community of citizen groups, along with help from PEC, 4H and the Izaak Walton League, working to create more citizen participation and awareness. The Rappahannock River Basin, he said, still has a problem from questionable farming and timbering practices and from natural disasters. He agrees that the counties in the watershed need to see some statistics generated from acceptable standardized data collection methods, done by methods of observation, biological and chemical. After those statistics are examined, we will be better able to determine whether it would be appropriate and useful to extend the Chesapeake Bay Act further westward in the tributaries, said Mr. Harris. He believes it is time for the various agricultural and conservation groups to meet with government agencies to see what the best management practices would be and what should be considered. "People need to begin to discuss this realistically," he added. ► Frogs From Page A-l t time, with several phone calls made ta the producers over the past two and a; half years asking when the film would be shown. Rappahannock kids with parts in the film are Kelli Kvames, Alex: Purnell, Tyler and Jamie Hartman, and Yana McLaughlin. Independent film producer Allison Argo said that the half hour film deals with, the declining frog population around the world and the reasons for it. It is, she said, a look at what frogs mean to us and the role they serve in, the world today. Frogs are very sensitive and can be an indicator of the health of the environment. 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• Community News •Obituaries • Real Estate • Classifieds ♦ f By TED ALLEN Times Newspapers Staff Writer The family that plays together, stays together. For the Hickson family of Marshall, a tight-knit, single-parent household with eight children, athletics is part of the glue that keeps them •united. While parents Sharon Hickson and her husband are separated (The children's father lives in Front Royal.), the five girls and three boys have developed strong bonds by playing multiple sports together at Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly. - Kristin and Bridget Hickson, senior identical twin sisters, are standout student athletes in four sports. They are the third and fourth girls in the family. All the children have attended WCDS where their mother is an academic dean and English teacher. Older sisters Marie Pat and Elizabeth Hickson were excellent athletes as well; they graduated in 1995 and 1996, leaving Kristin and Bridget the next in line to shine among the 160 students now enrolled in the school. Younger sister Anna, a sophomore and three younger brothers, Peter, David and Eric, currently in the ninth, seventh and fifth grades, form a strong foundation for the future of the WCDS athletic program. "They're a really.athletic family," WCDS athletic director Jim Harris said. "Sharon runs all the time, four or five miles per day." The children clearly take after their mother in their love of sports. And they have to stay on their toes to try to keep up with her. "Our mom does cross country* skiing, when she's not running or biking or swimming," Bridget said. "She’s very athletic." Mrs. Hickson served as the assistant coach on the WCDS cross country team when it first started. Sunday Soccer Aside from a shared strong faith in God, soccer is one of the common threads that helps unite the family. The Hicksons have a field in their backyard where they play family games of soccer, often on Sundays. Sharon Hickson usually volunteers to play goalkeeper. "Each girl always wants me to be on the Opposing team because I tend to allow a lot of goals," she said. In a Sunday informal pick-up game last month, Marie Pat played in one goal while her mother started in the other. Elizabeth, Peter, Eric and David played on Marie Pat's team, while Kristin, Bridget and Anna played on their mother's side. During the winter months, when the pond on their property freezes over, soccer games are replaced by family ice hockey matches. "We've had so much fun playing ice hockey," Mrs. Hickson said. Athletic Prowess at Wakefield On its brochure WCDS promotes itself as a place with "a warm, supportive, family atmosphere.” The Hicksons agree; their family has contributed eight students to the school at one time. The year Kristin and Bridget enrolled as seventh graders, aftefr the family moved from Front Royal to Marshall, Wakefield School divided in two. WCDS opened in Huntly, and the Wakefield School moved to Marshall. It is now located in The Plains. Although the family lives closer to the school in The Plains, the Hicksons opted to go to the school in Huntly instead. In 1991, the first year after the split, the Hicksons comprised more than 15 percent of the entire student body — eight out of 50 in kindergarten through 12th grades. ”1 got to play on the varsity team • Times Newspapers Staff Photo by Heather Hall Sharon Hickson and her eight children contribute mroe than just numbers at Wakefield Country Day School. Shown are: top row Eric and David; center row, Mrs. Hickson, Elizabeth, Marie Pat, Bridget, Kristin; bottom row, Peter and Anna. r 1 The Joy of Shuffling I am a leaf shuffler. For me, there are few sounds as comforting to the spirit as walking through autumn's dry leaves, the remnants of last May's exuberance. I don't think of the foliage on the ground as dead for there is no death in nature; there is just a stage from life to life. Robert Frost expressed it in his poem, "In Hardwood Groves." "The same leaves over and over again!" he wrote. "They fall from giving shade above To make one texture of faded brown And fit the earth like a leather glove." How apt is that last metaphor. After the melting of a heavy snow has pressed the leaves, now darkened and uniform in color, they do indeed look like a well-fitted glove across the back of a fisted hand. My pleasure in leaf shuffling is over for this year, l fear. Heavy rain at the end of November has silenced the leaves; they are matted close to the earth now, well on the way to fitting the earth with Frost's "leather glove." "Before the leaves can mount again To fill the earth with another shade,” Frost wrote. "They must go down past things coming up, They must go down into the dark decayed." This year’s fallen leaves will eventually nourish the tree that produced them. It's another of nature’s cycles of life. Maybe my leaf treading is part of the process but only a very small part. Nature does not need my help in sending the dry leaves down into the "dark decayed" All Things Wild And Wonderful / \ By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist to become a part of the soil in which the tree grows. It is odd how a chance comment can give insight and clarity. I never gave thought to the gratification I received as I shuffled my way through dry oak leaves in November woods. The pleasure was there, not yet analyzed. It had no name. The name was given by a young naturalist I met in Oregon in the late 1970s. His name was Kit Gillem, and I met him while working for the U.S. Forest Service. It was an accidental encounter. We found ourselves on a trail under ancient evergreens on a National Forest on the coast of Oregon. Kit was naturalist and this was his natural habitat. I had questions about this forest so new to me. Kit could give me insightful answers. A friendship was formed, and I invited him east to experience our oak forests. Hehad expressed fervent interest in oaks. There are few of the genus Quercus in the Pacific Northwest when compared to the east which is rich in many species: scarlet,, pin, black, red, blackjack, willow, live, water and shingle. Our eastern woods are indeed rich in oaks. My new friend came to Virginia in November, and we walked among leafless trees. Kit stopped and stood silent for a time. "I've never heard this before," he said in wonderment. No bird was calling. I was puzzled. "Heard what?" 1 asked. "This sound," he said, shuffling his feet. "These dry leaves." Kit was a young man of Oregon; his love of the natural world had been developed and nourished where evergreens dominate the woods. There is no great autumn fall such as we experience from deciduous trees in the east. Pine needles on the ground make for soft and silent walking. Now I knew why I walked with such delight in autumn woods. The rustling sound of my passage is now tied to the pleasure of a brilliant young naturalist who loved trees as I did. Kit went on to a fine career in conservation with The Nature Conservancy. I wonder where he is now? Does he still listen to his passage through dry leaves? Robert Frost's short poem which begins wjth "The same leaves over and over again!" ends . "However it is in some other world 1 know that this is the way in ours." And, thankfully, my world. John Trott welcomes reader comment at P.O. Box 515, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. as a seventh grader, since there weren't enough students," Kristin said. "That was fun." The list of academic and athletic activities, achievements and awards for both twins runs long. This fall, Kristin was one of 20 Virginia finalists for the Wendy's High School Heisman award. Bridget was nominated for the same honor in the past. Both have run cross country and played varsity volleyball, basketball and soccer since eighth grade. Both have been named Most Valuable Player and named to Delaney All Conference Teams numerous times. This fall Kristin and Bridget finished second and third in the Delaney Athletic Conference cross country tournament, held Oct. 19 at James Long Park near Haymarket, enabling WCDS to capture the championship for the third year in a row. "Our cross country team is always pretty strong, though last year they only had three runners, which is the minimum needed to compete as a team," Mrs. Hickson said. "Their first year, it was Bridget, Kristin and Elizabeth Hickson and they got first place in the conference." This year the identical twins alternated second- and third-place finishes. "We would vary who would win, but we usually finish second and third," Bridget said. "Sometimes she'd get her head across the line first and sometimes I'd get my hand across first. We always run together, we can push each other." David finished his cross country races in around the same time as his senior sisters, while Peter, three years their junior posted faster times. Eric is eager to join as many athletic teams as he possibly can, once he reaches the junior high level. "Peter wants to play basketball, and Eric dreams of being the next Pele in soccer^" Mrs. Hickson said. The twins also play volleyball in the fall and girls basketball in the winter, but their true love is soccer, which they plan to continue to play next year in college, joining their older sisters on the varsity team. ■ "Kristin is-so good at scoring at ‘Seeing them grow up, you just stand back in awe. I look back and say, “Thank you, God’” • — Sharon Hickson s f : t the striker position and Bridget is an outstanding athlete at sweeper," Mr. Harris said. "They both have blazing speed; they run two to three miles per day before volleyball practice." The twins, who are both first honor students, share similar interests and complement each other well on the courts and playing fields. "We understand each other out there and get along real well," Bridget said. In addition to their success in cross country, the Hickson twins, along with Elizabeth, helped the Owls to a third-place finish in the Delaney Athletic Conference basketball tournament last year and a second-place showing in a pre-season volleyball tournament last fall. Kristin has played setter and Bridget has been a hitter for the volleyball team. "I like volleyball," Kristin said. "We also play beach volleyball together. In basketball, we both have always played guard." "Their first year of playing on the basketball team in ninth grade, neither had played basketball before and they didn't win a game," Mrs. Hickson said. "They've gotten better each season, and this year they have an excellent new coach." As rpuch as they have excelled in others, soccer is clearly the sport in which both girls — and the entire family shines the brightest. "We run cross country and play basketball to get in shape for soccer," Kristin said. College Bound Next year both twins plan to join their older sisters at Franciscan University at Steubenville of Ohio, a small liberal arts Catholic school run by the Friars. Kristin expects to enter the nurs* ing program; Bridget wants to join this Peace Corps so she can travel all around the world. Both plan to participate in intra4 mural sports, but will only have tinuj for one full-time sport in the Division III athletic program, and that will be soccer. V Thanks to their heavy involvement in athletics throughout their high school careers, the twins "know how to get all of our work done and still play sports," Bridget said. J, "Sports is what keeps us alive,1! Kristin said. "This is a difficult school academically, and it can be stressful: Sports give us some leeway and lets us relax and rebuild our energy levels." < They need the outlet. They're expected to work on sports as well as their studies. * Marie Pat Hickson is a third-yea* political science major at Franciscaij University, and Elizabeth is a fresh-1 man studying English. Marie Pat plays stopper/sweeper for Franciscan, but this year is taking a break to serve as the team's assistant coach. She plans to return to the field for her senior season of soccer, joining her three sisters on the team, assuming Bridget and Kristin both make the varsity squad as freshmen. Marie Pat hopes to attend Georgetown University as a graduate student; Anna has her mind set on studying in Ireland, becoming the first in the family not to attend Franciscan out of high school. "They're a job, all of them," Mrs. Hickson said. "You have to give them order and discipline as children and that allows them the freedom to develop their talents. "Seeing them grow up, you just stand back in awe," she added. "I look back and say, Thank you, God.'" Insects To Be Program Topic By LENORE TROTT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer "Insects: Interesting, Invaluable and Sometimes Irritating" will be the subject of a slide lecture by Nathan Erwin at the Rappahannock Library at 8 p.m., Fri., Dec. 13. Mr. Erwin is the Director of the Insect Zoo at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. Widely known and highly regarded for his witty and informative presentations on insects, Nate Erwin decided when he was 12 years old that he wanted to be an entomologist. After being awarded a degree in entomology from the University of Delaware in 1981, Mr. Erwin worked for five years with the Maryland Department of Agriculture in pest control. During this time he was involved in the biological control of the gypsy moth. Following this, Mr. Erwin was a staff scientist with the Rachel Carson Council for the Living Environment for four years. In 1993, Nate Erwin was one of a small team of scientists chosen for the National Geographic-sponsored Jason V Project in Belize, Central America. In this unique educational project, scientists were filmed as they explored and discussed insect life on specially designed walkways in the trees of the rain forest canopy. This was telecast internationally to classrooms for specially selected high school students. More recently, Mr. Erwin taught a group of Mexican teachers about their country's abundant and fascinating insect life. This was done in a remote and little known cloud forest in Northeastern Mexico. Highly regarded as an enthusiastic teacher, Nate ‘Erwin has taught courses on insects in Washington, D.C. for the Audubon Naturalist Society and the Department of Agriculture Field School. In the summers of 1995 and 1996, Mr. Erwin conducted two-day seminars on butterflies for the Airlie Foundation in Warrenton. He travels widely and lectures on butterfly gardens on which he is considered an expert. In our efforts to eliminate insects through chemical application, we have only damaged our own environ ment. The program at the library will provide the audience an opportunity to learn about how to live with and appreciate the dominant life form on the planet. Nate Erwin was bom and educated in Doylestown, Pa. He now liveS in Falls Church, Va. "> ■ ■ ■ : . 1 ■ ■ 'The Shepherds' Play' Rappahannock. New* Slafl Photo by Cindy Mahan Sid Gottlieb will recreate the role of the Star Singer in two performances at Ki Theatre next Saturday.

Church Activities Service at Flint Hill Baptist A service will be held at Flint Hill Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 with Rev. John P. Oliver of Front Royal as guest speaker. There will also be special music provided by Donald and April Stubbs of Front Royal. All are invited to attend. Woodville Baptist Sunday: Thursday: Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Tuesday: Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Worship 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Morning Worship/Children’s Church 11 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. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 8 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sperryville at 11:15 a.m., with communion and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday School 10 a. m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Choir Practice 7 p.m. Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. 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: Sunday: Wednesday: 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. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday School 9:30 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer I 11 a.m. Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m. Thornton's Cap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Marriage Highlights Washington News The following news arrived at our office too late to be included in the Nov. 27th issue. Congratulations to our grandson, Richie Eastham upon his marriage to Lori Breining of Whiting, New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Mrs. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md. spent Wednesday until Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Sunday Mrs. Mable Burke of Woodville, Roger Hawkins of Warrenton and Mrs. Annie Hawkins visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins in Fredericksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and Bobbie Jo were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty, Randy and Robbie in Front Royal. Happy birthday to Miss Jamie Deal who had her day on Wednesday, Nov. 27fh and Mrs. Marilyn Bailey who celebrated her day on Friday, Nov. 29. Monday Mrs. Kim Vest and babyof Flint Hill and her mother of Richmond were visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank. Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas was a Saturday visitor of Mrs. Frances Eubank and they had lunch in Front Royal. . Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of Sperryville, Mrs. Frances Eubank and Vergil Payne enjoyed a Ferry Ride and lunch in Fairfax. IPUrfv ‘ ' V ' -- > y IT By RUTH CLARK ' v l a - <$75-3608 :•-■■■■■ The following news was from Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend. Sunday dinner guests of Doug and Beverly Exline and Andrew were Mrs. Alice Racer and Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck, also of Washington. They all enjoyed shopping in Warrenton in the afternoon. Best wishes to Wes Klise of Flint Hill who has a birthday on Sunday, Dec. 8. Mr. and Mrs'. Leroy Hall of Camilla, Georgia spent last week with Miss Mary Miller Wood. If you would like to purchase a Christmas Poinsettia in memory or honor of a love one to be placed in the sanctuary at the Washington Baptist Church call Miss Mary Miller Wood at 675-3639. The price is $5.75 each and the last day to place an order is Thursday, Dec. 5. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spen the Thanksgiving holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moffett in Warrenton. Thanksgiving day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo, Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons. Happy birthday to our granddaughter, Amanda Brown who has a 16th brithday on Sunday, Dec. 8. The Rappahannock High School Band will participate in a parade in BetTyville on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. The "Gods Squad" of the Washington Baptist Church will have lunch after church services Sunday, Dec. 8 and go roller skating in Culpeper. They will leave the church at 1:15 and return at 4:30.. For more information call Judy Deal or Deborah Flinchum. Mrs. Virginia Lindstrom attended a family Thanksgiving Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson at Dan's Steak House near Luray. Charles Richardson of Luray spent the Thanksgiving holiday with his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richardson and son, Charles and Wayne McKeown were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of her father, Larry Davis in Winchester. Mr. and Mrs-. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo shopped and had dinner in Winchester on Sunday afternoon. | We wish a speedy recover to Wes Klise of Flint Hill who is a patient at Winchester Hospital. Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas was a Saturday visitor of her mother, Mrs. Frances Eubank and they shopped in Front Royal! Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston and Herndon Hudson were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests . of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of Sperryville, Ms. Betty Menefee and friend, Bill of Manassas and Vergil Payne. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Menefee and daughter .of Sperryville, Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jenkins and family- ilyDinner guests on -Thanksgiving Day of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Mabel Burke, Richie Burke and . daughters, Molly and Katie of; Woodville, Miss Kim Hawkins and ; Roger Hawkins of Warrenton, Chriss Hawkins of Culpeper, Billy Hawkins of Stephens City, George Bennette of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz spent the Thanksgiving holiday with their daughter, Mrs. Denise Jakubowicz and family in Doylestown, Pa. Have a good week and call me with news for my column. Holiday Busy for Flint Hill Residents Susan Scott of Bethesda, Md. and Barbara Gentry joined Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dodson and family for dinner at the home of Michael and Sharon Dunn and twin daughters at Mineral last Sunday. Susan visited her grandmother, Mrs. Gentry on Saturday. Michael and Janet Vest of Virginia Beach spent Tuesday to Sunday with Christine Vest. Also visiting Mrs. Vest and other friends and relatives in the area durin ghe holiday were Johnny Vest, Leslie arid Meredith, Curtis Vest and Phil Wheatley, all of Virginia Beach. Bunny and Frances Hudson and Kathy Hudson were guests on Thanksgiving Day of Mr. and Mrs. Odie Hemdon and boys at Manassas. Get Well Cards and Letters Appreciated By TOM JUNK Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Former pastor of St. Peter's Church in Rappahannock, Father Albert Verbeke, recently underwent major heart surgery while visiting his homeland in Belgium. Due to the seriousness of this operation he will need to stay in Belgium several months. As he did so much for the Rappahannock community, I am sure he would enjoy hearing from all his friends. Well wishers can send cards to: Reverend Albert Verbeke Missehuis Van Scheut Koninasstraat #6 B-8800 Rumbeke, Belgium I Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 to find I out who's getting married in your neighborhood. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Gale Gencarelli of Lynchburg spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Klise and Linnie Cummings. Wes Klise entered Winchester Medical Center on Saturday for a few days. Clarice Lillard of Ashbum and Linda Peirpoint of Alexandria recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Friday guests in the Hickerson home were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hickerson and girls of Amissville. Dinner guests on Thanksgiving Day of Mrs. Alice Pullen were Mr. and Mrs. Dougie Bywaters, Angie, Matthew and Josh, Greg and Cindy Sanders and Nathan, David and Terry By waters and Jennifer, Charlie and Alice Virginia Butler and Todd of Front Royal and Daniel Butler of James Madison University and Mary Frances By waters. Jim Curtis of Linden, Catherine Riley of Amissville and Mable Liilard were dinner guests on Thanksgiving Day of Jack and Mary Curtis. Joan Spence of Richmond and Sarah Spence of Mary Baldwin College, Dennis and Betty Grove and children of Front Royal were guests •over the holiday of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. Ken and Cathy Cieslak and family of Ruther Glen and Gladys Smith of Maryland spent Thanksgiving Day with Ernie and Thelma Crane. Gladys remained for a longapr visit. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. \ Grady Vest on Thanksgiving Day were j Mark and Crystal Werner, Joshua and Jared, David and Renee Calisto and Nikki, Ethel Nicholson and Leslie and Meredith Vest. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Liilard had as dinner guests on Thanksgiving Mr. Leon Liilard, Allison and Amy Liilard, Edith Graves, Mark and Diane Graves, Wayne Graves and Thomas Williams. Allen and Kim Vest, Kirkland and Victoria spent Thanksgiving Day with her parents, Dale and Phyllis Reece at Richmond. We would like to wish each one on • the sick list a speedy recovery. The Flint Hill United Methodist* Church will have Worship service on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. 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 Hilly 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 Outside of God’s Love H ow wonderful to warm by the fire after being outside in the cold. Relief runs through your body in a soothing rush as the warmth envelopes you snuggly with open Sunday Mark 13:24-37 Monday Mark 11:27-33 Tuesday Mark 12:1-12 Wednesday Mark 12:13-27 Thursday Mark 12:28-34 Friday Mark 12:35-44 Saturday Mark 13:1-13 arms...a welcome respite from the frigid, biting air. Our spirit, as well as our body, needs warmth. We need a source of soothing spiritual warmth to relieve the chill of grief, disappointment, hurt feelings, and other unavoidable aspects of human existence. Is there such a place of comfort? God is our source of spiritual warmth. In Hosea 11:8, God assures us as He says, “...my compassion grows warm and tender.” Worship each week in an atmosphere of welcoming love and rest in the spiritual comfort of His arms. It's always cold outside of God's love. Secures Sheeted rv "'v 4/*vr.v.i/’ B fre See erv .oi'vf'vT- ' ***ste' Williams N^.vspap*?' 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Anniversary Wishes to the Gums Happy anniversary to Randy, miy husband of twelve years. And they said it wouldn't last! Thank you for making my dreams come true! Our "business spotlight" this week is on Anne and Frank McWhirt who own and operate "Chestnut Hills." The McWhirts grown beautiful white pine, scotch pine and Norway spruce ■ Christmas trees that you "choose and cut." They have been selling trees since 1975 and open daily from 10 ' a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. Sperryville Residents Enjoy Thanksgiving Mrs. Rosemary Thacker of Alexandria was a Thanksgiving week• end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko and Sara. Tano Gomez of Bridgewater 'College also visited with the Klatkos during the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and ; Ashleigh in Washington were Mrs. Thelma Jenkins and Angie, Andy Baldwin, Larry Jenkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin and David. Remember to shop the local stores for all of your Christmas needs. Most are featuring special sales for the holi7 day season. Santa Claus will be at Attic Treasures near Sperryville on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2 to’5 p.m. All community children are invited to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Sperryville United Methodist ’ Church will have worship service at ‘11:15 a.m. with community on Sunday, Dec. 8. Rev. Merlin Shorb •invites the public. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Viewtown News Notes Sympathy is extended to the , Dickson family on the passing of Mr. , John Dickson. Ms. April Reid celebrated her . ninth birthday on Sunday, Dec. 1. Mr. Ricky Settle of Culpeper was a Thanksgiving Day dinner guest of By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle. v Ms. Susan Weaver of Culpeper was a weekend guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Dodson. Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson were Mr. and Mrs;. Floyd Kilby, Ashleigh and Corry, Mr.J Joey Reid, Ms. Brittany Reid and Ms. Lisa Corbin, all of Orange and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Frazier, Bobbie Jo, Tommy Jr., Nicole and Whitney, Ms. Shirley Dodson and Ms. Susan Weaver, all local. Ms. Edna Mills has returned home after being a patient in the Luray Rehab Center and is doing very well. Prayer is extended to Mrs. Richard Hitt. Have a great week! Christmas Celebration The charming storefronts and streets of historic Middleburg will be adorned with festive holiday decorations, providing the perfect backdrop for “Christmas in Middleburg,” Saturday, Dec. 7. The holiday celebration begins at 11 a.m., when the Middleburg Hunt takes off from the Red Fox Inn. Throughout the day, the streets will be tilled with the sights and sounds of the holiday season including festive musical entertainment by various community church choirs, and the S.C.O.R.E. Musical Group at 12:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church on Washington Street. The day-long celebration also includes the Middleburg Arts and Crafts Festival taking place from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Center, located at 300 West Washington Street. For more information, call the Middleburg “Pink Box” Visitor’s Center at (540)687-8888. If you haven't found that special tree, ride on out to "Chestnut Hills" taking Route 211 to Route 611, Seven Ponds Road, turn left and it's the first house on, the right. Make this an annual family tradition! The community Christmas Food Drive is underway. Collection boxes for non-perishable goods will be located at Early's Carpet, Hackley's Store, Lom-Bar-Dy's, and Mayhugh's Store as well as the community churches. If your would like to make a cash i, %;■. rw- \ : • }' ' ? ’>• • -V Kr * By CATHY PULLEN ^ 987-8740 Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Miss Sharon Jenkins, Ronnie Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David. donation or have a question concerning the Food Drive, call project coordinators Dorothy Hackley at 937-4822 or Nancy Nicholas at 937-4470, or see Jan Makela at Hackley's Store. Last year, 13 food baskets, 31 fruit baskets, and 32 poinsettias were delivered to deserving arearesidents thanks to the generosity of people like you! Anne and Frank McWhirt spent Thanksgiving with their son, daughter-in-law and grandson, Walter, Pam and Matthew in Fredericksburg. Mary and Katelyn Murphy, their daughter and granddaughter, as well as other family members, joined in for' an enjoyable day! Amissville Ruritans still have Ruby Red grapefruits available for only $18 per box. Contact Charlie Priest at 937-4072 or any other Ruritan member to place your order. Members of the Culpeper Girl Scout Service Unit will be caroling at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning at 5 p.m. around the Tree of Lights. Each girl scout is encouraged to donate hats, gloves, socks or some other item of clothing for the needy children in our area schools. This annual event always proves to be a fun time for everyone. Hope to see you there! On Dec. 19 and 20 the Amissville Ruritans will be judging Christmas decorations on homes within five mile radius of Amissville. If you would like to be a part of this contest, please contact a Ruritan member with directions to your home. Please continue to be in prayer for the Pastoral Search Committee for Amissville Baptist Church who have had a difficult time lining up prospective candidates. This is a tedious task for all involved and" we are very grateful to those members who are working so hard to fill this position. During December, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 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. 1 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. ‘ I hope your Thanksgiving holiday was filled with good food and good times. Please continue to leave your news in the box at Hackley's Store. VI875 y [SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY Spring 1997 Registration Underway! • School of Arts and Sciences • Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business • Shenandoah Conservatory • School of Health Professions (Nursing and Respiratory Care) • School of Pharmacy Classes start January 7,1997 Two campuses - Winchester and Leesburg, Virginia Ask about our generous financial assistance programs! home page • http://www.su.edu Winchester 800/432-2266 or 540/665-4581 E-mail • admit@su.edu Loudoun Campus - Leesburg 703/777-7414 E-mail • nable@su.edu Complete Dispersal WO 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 • Im Peach • Teana Sunday, December 15,1996 at 2:00 p.m. Oakley, Upperville, Virginia Hprses may be inspected by appointment Becky Armstrong 540-592-3842 AUCTIONEER OAKLEY is located H. Rodney Hoffman on Va. Rt. 50. The west 540-832-2158 side of The Upperville VA License #339 Catalogues on Request Horse Show Grounds. Upcoming Events Tree Lighting Ceremony The annual tree lighting ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 at the front of the Rappahannock Courthouse in the town of Washington. Rev. Phil Bailey will officiate and there will be Christmas carols, etc. The community is invited to attend. Christmas Celebration A Bicentennial Christmas Celebration will be held in the Town of Washington on Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a colonial parade, followed by opening ceremonies in the Town Hall at 12:15 p.m. There will be live musical performances, visit from S^nta, special appearance by George Washington, Christmas special at the shops and many, many other activities throughout the Tpwn. All are invited to attend this free day of fun and excitement. "All American Holiday" at RCES ' On Thursday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. and at 7 p.m. the kindergarten and second grade students will present their musical program “An All-American Holiday.” The fifth grade chorus and the sixth and seventh grade chorus will also be 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. Hike Scheduled Tha Ragged Mountain Resource Center will be conducting a hike to Broad Hollow and Pine Hill Gap this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested participants should meet at Mountainside Market on Route 211 west of Sperryville between 9:30 and 10 a.m. It is recommended that hikers bring layered clothing and food enough for themselves. For more information, call Hunt Harris at 675-1879 or 987-9061. Mountainside ' Market’s number is 987-9100. Play To Be Presented Ki Theatre presents The Shepherds’ Play, a traditional 14th Centure nativity pageant, with acoustic music, acting and singing on Saturday, Dec. 14. Performance times are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Ki Theatre on Gay Street. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children, available in advance from Mountainside Market, Talk of the Town and New Leaf Book Store, or by writing The Shepherds’ Play, P.O. Box 203, Washington, Va. 22747. For more information, call 675-1616. Christmas Book Fair Set Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly will hold its annual Christmas Book Fair on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 13. The fair is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and 12 noon through 8 p.m. on Friday.. Over 600 titles will be on sale including children’s, young adult, and adult fiction, pre-school favorites, bestsellers, biographies and selected non-fiction. Special orders will be taken for Christmas delivery. All proceeds will benefit the WCDS library. The school is located on Route 522, two miles south of Flint Hill. For directions or information, call the school office at 635-8555. Breakfast With Santa The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a breakfast with Santa from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The breakfast includes sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes and orange juice. The cost is $5 per person. There will also be a free photo with Santa for children 10 and under. 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. Apple Butter Available The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department made apple butter over the weekend and it is now available at the cost of $16 a gallon or $4 a quart. All proceeds will benefit the fire department. To get yours call Jeff at 636-3279 or 635-5482. 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. Brunch at Oasis Winery The Oasis Winery will be hosting their annual Champagne Brunch at the Winery in the Grand Tasting room at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Flint Hill Public House Chefs are the guest chefs this year and'will cater this gourmet brunch. The brunch will be accompanied by a live demonstration on the methods used in making sparkling wines on the Oasis bottling line system. Please call for the menu to be faxed or E-mailed, 6357627. Cost is $55 per person, includes wine, brunch, demonstration, gratuity and tax. Santa at Viewtown Store Santa arrives at the Viewtown Store at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. Caroling, hot chocolate, and Christmas cookies will be available. Bring your list and be good. For information call 937-3249. Champagne Open House The Oasis Winery will be hosting the Champagne open houses on Dec. 14 and 21. These open houses will feature all the Oasis sparkling wines available to taste including their Internationally acclaimed Cuvee D’ Or. Complimentary Virginia made specialty gourmet Hor’s D’eouvres will accompany all tastings. Live music emphasizing Chopin will accompany this unique event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 635-7627. Services Board To Meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. IX) at 1 p.m. at Airlie Conference Center in Fauquier County. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825 • 3100 or 825-7391 (TDD). . , Director To Speak The Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia Harry Weinstock will speak and answer questions at the December meet’ ing. The group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the home of the Holloway’s in Midlen. For transportation, directions, infnr mation or support call Pat Salmon at 675-3137. .

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Make check/money order made payable to: Times Community Newspapers-Classlfied P.0. Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 1 7. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 2 4 6 8 16 18 20 ADDITIONAL WONDS 22 23.. 25._ 27 _ 29 24. 30 | Which Paper(s) _ Category # _ Name:__ Address_ City:_ Phone ( Slate_Z'P _ 5 Business Opportunities MARSHALL, VA PRINT SHOP Exc. bus. oppt. for Small Business Man. Must see to appreciate. For appt. call Diversified Realty Corporation. 703-759-7311. 11 Crafts* fit Art Unique Handcrafted gifts available- at the Rappahannock Mud Works Factory Gift Shop located at 6287 ■Vint Hill Road, War-' renton, Virginia. (800327-7541) 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., M-F; 9A.M.-2P.M. on Saturdays, (evening hours available by. appointment) 18 Giveaways 6 year old phocolate Lab free to a good home only, we're moving, and cannot take her with us. Please Call (703) 822-4236. Bam homes needed for shy, unadoptable cats. Spayed/ neutered. All medical provided. 703295-0678. 19 Season Specials Unique Christmas Gift: Take your loved one down memory lane. 60 minute cassette tape. Have you a favorite old time song or singer, .1895- 1950. Brochure information, $1.00. Songs' of Yester-years, 14521 Lee Highway, Amissville, VA 20106, (540)9374496. 23 Hones for Sale Three stall barn with electricity, water, tack room, hay storage. 10 acre horse pasture with fresh water, good fencing, 1000 acre farm for riding, $100/ month per stall. Washington, VA 540-987-8150. Household Items for Sale Bed: Kina size brass head and frame, with orthopedic firm mattress. Never used, still boxed. Cost $1,200, asking $385. 703-2f2-7094. Mlsc. for Sale/ Rent Baby Items for sale: Two white cribs with matching changing table, $600, including mattresses: Crib bedding; bumper pads, dust ruffles: Baby back (jack, $10; High chair, $40; Car seat. $10. Call Pam Lettie at (540)9550503. Hunting Club Membership: includes use of 6,000 acres in Northern Virginia. Call 703-6709783. Mlsc. 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/Bucket Lift & Farm Trailers Tax deductible gift needed of hydraulic • bucket lift w/truck. Also farm wagons & trailer. For use at nu..-profIt Great Meadows Field Events Center. Please phone Bob Hilton, . Grounds Manager (540)253-5001, evenings (40)253-5030, or fax (540)253-5005. Auctions Auction Sat., Dec. 7,1996 at 10 a.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA Come join us for our festive end-of-year, all-day auction featuring quite a bit of everything: rUST RIGHT FOR THE SEASON: Single horsedrawn wagon w/complete harness - reAdy to go! GLASSWARE PORCELAIN 4 POTTERY: Fine sets of dinnerware: Royal Doulton 'Royal Gold', Wedgwood 'Lichfield', Wedgwood 'Edme'; Heisey Victorian stemware, tumblers, etc.; Rockingham pie plate/bowls; Fiesta; Hull; Haeger; Red Wing much more! NOTABLE Dep. glass; bowl; pitcher; ana much, FURNITURE: Wal. Eastlake sq. dining table; Oak Larkin 5drawer chest w/label; Prim pegged pine pie safe w/screens; Rd. oak ped.-base dining table; Ota carved A poster cradle; Old Viet settees/chairs; Drexel mah. breakfront w/inlay; Oak Viet full size bed; Lovely Statton solid mah. country Fr. dining table '-carved coffee table; Oak 3-dra w/2 leaves; Ornately-carved coffee table; Oak 3-drawer w/bev. mirror; Grain-&-faux-marble dresser; Sm mah oxbow 4-drawer chest Eng. country pine chest Sm paid, oak ladies' rolltop desk; Ram's head sofa; Eastlake 3-drawer chest Oak serp.-lront chest; ra. oaK 4-leg curung taDie; Kocxing cnairs; iwig stand; Recent maple dresser w/mirror; Chest, night stands & full size bed; Mah. drop leaf table; Bentwood/cane-seat chairs, Sm. mah. cabinets; Piano stool w/glass ball it claw feet; Pr. rust swivel rockers; End tables; Upholstered desk chairs; Old chairs (sets it singles), Several sofas, chests of drawers, and a whole lot more!! TOYS: Lionel train & tender 2018, + caboose 6057; Fire Chief No. 9 pedal car; Midwestern pedal tractor w/cart, Old scooter, Gilbert chem. lab, Tonka trucks it grader; Bikes Galore1 ALSO: Coins, inc.: Silver selling by roll (a great deal unarc); 4 old coin silver pocket watches; Lg. group of beautiful brass Limps-table, floor, ceiling; Ironware, inc. Griswold; Kitchen utensils, Car oil lamp; Lots of Sterling silver, inc pr. sm. candid Libra. Hated teasets; Iron butchering kettle/stand; Lap desk, Brenton violin, RiegeT autoharp, Jewelry, inc group semi-precious stone necklaces; Lovely old mirrors, Signed/» d prints + otter framed art, inc. a depot watereolor Marked lard press, Trunks/wooden military boxes; Glass w/drawers floor display cabinet; Brand-new, never-out-of-its-box 'Cardioforce exercise machine. Scrapbooks, Cookbooks; And A Truly Angelic Box Lot Heaven!!!!! In case of snow or icy roads, please call ahead!!! Bill Bayne auctions, inc. (540) 937-4142 • 675-3729 VAAF#390 43 Mi sc. Wanted WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers All types. Cash terms. Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 47 Personals A devoted couple seeks to adopt your new bom and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen collect at 703-765-1696. Jack Russell Terrier puppies. Ready for Christmas !! 3 females, 3 males. Born 10/21. Mother - sable/white smooth coat from English working stock. Father - trirough coat, bench quality. Pups - tri, sable/white, rough, broken and smooth available. Bred specifically for good temperament, personality. $400 (540) 364-2929. * Services Business EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office , Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Chimney Sweeping Relining ®lb Jlfaaljunttb j&erttrr Fully Insured Bruce Vierling Tributes In Loving Memory of our Father, Charlie C. Lewis wno passeo away •even years ago today, December 6.1989. If tears could build ' a stairway, And heartaches make a lane, We would walk the path to heaven And bring your back again. The Children Rentals Apartments 3 bedroom. Available December 1 st. Security deposit and references required. No Pets. $575./ month. 540-937-6123 after 4pm. Sperryvllle, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available, $325 & $375. Lease/ security deposit required. No pets. 540675-7171 days. Rentals Commercial Washington Virginia: One room office with private entrance. $125 month includes utilities. Available immediately. One year lease. Call .(540) 675-3316 or (540) 635-4392 Rentals House Small charming house for rent as residence or business in center iot Washington, Va. 540675-1388. Rentals House Rappahannock County, Efficiency Cottage on private estate. $300/ monthly. Call Wanda at Sam Snead Realty, 1800-292-3548 days; 540987-9336 evenings. Rappahannock County. Large 2 bedroom 2 bath house, master suite, $800/ monthly. Wanda, Sam Snead Realty, 1800-292-3548 days; 540987-9336 evenings. The Plains: 1 bedroom Log Cabin in the woods. Large stone fireplace, gas heat, 1 bath. No pets. Maximum 2 people. $675/ month. Call Cathy, Thomas & Talbot Real Estate, 540-687-4144. Wanted: Largs room/ bath, private residence. Country setting, farm, estate. Christian, educated senior/ couple seeking companionship. I am 37, well traveled, speak French, good sense of humor. Exchange chores, consider housesitting, long term. Reasonable rent desired. You- enthusiastic, like travelling. Michael anytime, (717) 264-2994 or 1-800-4847835. Enter Pin #1834. Southern Pennsylvania. References. Rentals Wanted Wanted to Rent: Shortterm lease, December '96 thru June '97. Excellent references. Will consider housesitting. Please call 540-987-8114, leave message. Por Sale Rappahannock County: 25 acre parcels on protected land. Beautiful views, lovely house sites. (540) 636-9388. Owner Arlington South 5215 S. 10th Place 2 BR, W/ Den, Wash, and Dryer, $708 per month plus utilities Deposjt Required. Open Saturday 12/7/96 and Sunday 12/8/96 between 2pm and 4pm. For Sale: Townhouse, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Winchester. Close to Rte. 7, 50 and 81. Reduced to $72,000. 703-729-0042. Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 26, 1996 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SU #96-11-01 Charles A. & Marianne W.T. Wilson 5641 Sperryville Pike, Boston, VA 22713, desire to obtain a Special Use Permit in order to construct a family apartment to consist of 1200 square feet of living space. Property is located at Tax Map 56, Parcel 46, Stonewall District near Boston, VA and is zoned "A" Agricultural. Allowed under Section 170-36, Article 170-62 (G) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday 80 Legal Notices through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, December s 18, 1996 at seven-thirty' in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 12-4 & 12-11-96 #164260 TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SEC-. TION 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 11, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, on Gay and Calvert Streets, Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: TW SU #96-11-01 Ruth D. Kiger for Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Site, “dba" Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Nutrition Site, Rappahannock County,. General Delivery, Washington, VA, desires to obtain a Special Use Permit in order to conduct regularly scheduled meetings (currently being held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 10:30-2:30) of the Rappahannock County Senior Nutrition Site Group. This will involve serving a hot lunch each meeting day. Location to be in the “old home Ec. Rm.", former Washington School located on Mt. Salem Avenue Washington, VA. Property is currently zoned "RR" Rural Residential at TW Map 20A-1-78. Allowed under Section 1-4-1 (i), Adaptive Use of Existing Structures; Ordinance of Town of Washington. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting and should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 11-27,12-4-96 •163604 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 COMM^IgNERS1 Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, entered on the 16tn 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 onSATURDAY. , 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, and 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 (Jounty, Virginia in ueea 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 ol which is filed as an exhibit in this cause. This parcel is part 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. TERMS OF_SALE$10,000.00 deposit on 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 Sperryville, Virginia 22740 (540) 987-8511 - orT.C. Lea, Jr., Esquire 15145 Brandy Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540) 825-0033 11- 20,11-27,12-4 & 12- 11-96 *182930 85 Trucks/Vans Chevrolet 1994, 3/4 ton pickup. 5 speed, A/C, power steering, extended cab, fiberglass cap, low miles $17,000. neg. 703779-2229 after 6:00 pm. 84 Automobiles Chevy 1952 Pickup: Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint, $5,800. (301) 7392627. _ ' Ford 1987 Escort GT: 5 speed, sunroot, 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. Nissan 1988, 300ZX, 5 speed, t-top, leather seats, 70,000 miles, one owner, new tires & timing belt, garaged, excellent condition. $7500. Amissville, Va. 540-937-4675. 88 Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions ind parts Installed (If purchased hors). Over 2,000 cars and Jrucks at all times. Wt Buy and Sail running cara and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Saf 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rl 229,3 miles past Culpeper High School. 825-2571 91 Help Wanted DAIRY FARM Need, help milking and working with cattle. Driver’s license required. Hospitalization available. 703-754-0136 91 Help Wanted! Daycamp Co-Direct orRLEP and PEC natural history daycamp in Rappahannock County seeking co-director for Summer 1997, mid-June to _ mid-July. Naturalist pre- - ferred. Salary negotiable. ■ Send resume to: RLEP * Camp, 47 Dearing Road, ; Flint Hill, VA 22627 or , call Robin Purnell, 540- . 675-1531 for more infor- - mation. PHLEBOTOMISTS • Needed for immediate local; assignments. Excellent salary; flexible hours. ’ Please call ' Lab Force 1-800-LAB TECH * M CLEANERS [ Merry Maids is hiring-. Mon.-Fri. day hours, $225.00-$300.00 in weekly pay, bonuses, benefits. Car needed; pd. mileage. • Call: : 17-1411 n-144$ DRIVERS I WANTED FRANKILN I MOTOR coach: Must have valid CDL Class B license w/passenger endorsement. Experience! preferred. Must be* able to pass req’dDOT physical. Please! call for an appt. & * 1-800-899-1675. FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE FOR EXERCISE RIDER/GROOM Steeplechase, fox hunting stable in MIddleburg, Virginia Is seeking a full time exercise rider/groom. Must be an energetic, conscious worker. Gallop experience necessary, Accommodations and health benefits available. Salary commensurate with experience. Please call 540-687-3423 or send resume and references as follows: Belvedere Management Co. P.O. Box 1787 MIddleburg, Virginia 20118-1787 Fax Number 540-687-6657 Call Today To Place Your Christmas Tree Ad All It Takes Is A Phone Call 3* 1-800-852-4797 Ask for Jackie M. **$&"?*■n m 11 yi n h i ClitWIHU TOtr I AI M Going Out of Business Sale 4MTTOEE I Ml I 41 I -I II Includes certified ML "VIRGINIA'S FINEST" and other fine Norway Spruce 5*9*; White Pine 5-9' and Blue Spruce 4-6' OPEN 9-5 DECEMBER 7t *t 14 © IS LOCATION: 4 miles east oI Flint H* on Rt. 637 (Nortt Poes Rd) DIRECTIONS: Iron Warrenton: 5 m4es W on U S 211 to Fit. 688; R 8 mi to Rt 647. L4 mi. to Rt 637, R 2 mi to tarn. From other areas- cheek map or call (home) 301-577-4316 or |tarm) 540-364-2811 Snack shack and toilet facilities available

Lt. Col. J.K. Dixon Lt. Col. John Kenneth Dixon USAF (Ret.), 63, of Viewtown, died on Sunday, Nov. 24, at Fairfax Hospital. He was bom on Jan. 12, 1933, in Melrose, Massachusetts to the late George W. Dixon and Eleanora Janyak Dixon. Mr. Dixon received his Master's Degree in electrical engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. He was president of Research Service Bureau, Incorporation of Falls Church for 22 years. He was owner/operator of Dixie Meadows, a beef cattle farm in Viewtown and served as Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force for 37 years as a pilot from 1955 to 1993. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Helen L. Dixon; two sons, Gregory K. Dixon of Culpeper and John R. Dixon of Fairfax; two daughters, Patricia A. Thomas of Middleburg and Cathy H. Dixon of Culpeper. He is also survived by one brother, George Richard Dixon of Castleton and three grandchildren, Melissa L. Dixon, Charles R. Dixon and Robin C. Dixon. Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 29 at Found and Sons Chapel. Interment with military honors followed in Culpeper National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gregory Dixon, Bob Dixon, Michael Dixon, Eric Dixon, Richard Dixon, Don Teague and John Harrison, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 47, Amissville, Va. 20106. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. William Jenkins William Franklin Jenkins, 68, of Culpeper, died on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Culpeper Health Care Center. He was bom July 9, 1928, in Rappahannock to the late Willie Jenkins and Elizabeth Settle Jenkins. Survivors include one daughter, Kay Keyser and her husband, Ronnie; and one son, Ricky Jenkins and his wife, Patti, all of Culpeper. He is also survived by one brother, James Jenkins; two sisters, Louise and Betty Hume, all of Culpeper and four grandchildren, Michael and Chrissy Keyser and Laurie and Stacie Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Edwards Jenkins. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Gordon George Jr. officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Marks, Frank Hensley, Willie Hume, Tim Lillard, Harry Keyser and Vernon Bunch. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Viola Nicholson Viola May Nicholson, 85, of Leon, died on Monday, Nov. 25 at Autumn Care in Madison. She was bom in Madison County, on May 1, 1911. Her parents were the late Lewis K. and Dasey Bell Nicholson. Her husband was the late James Daniel Nicholson. Survivors include two daughters, Dasey Nicholson of Reva and Rosei May Woodward of Berryville; four sons, Lewis Daniel Nicholson of Culpeper, James Garlow Nicholson of Gordonsville, Roosevelt Nicholson of Middleburg and Robert Trent Nicholson of Inwood, W.Va.; 30 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, James Nicholson of Castleton, Tippy Nicholson of Madison and Henry Nicholson of Baltimore, Md. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Atkins and the Rev. Steve Gamer officiating. Clore-Geest Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Woodville Residents Entertain Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Bethany Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Bethany included Mr. and Mrs. Bray Williams and son, Austin, Florine Estes, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins and Roberta Kelly, all of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners. Mrs. Dorothy Daczewitz of Rapid City, South Dakota is spending several weeks with her son and Jaughter-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Candlelight Concert Set The Culpeper-Piedmont Choral Society proudly announces its 1996 Christmas Candlelight Concerts. Singers from Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock, Madison, Spotsylvania, and other surrounding areas join together each year to welcome in the holiday season. Two concerts are scheduled for your enjoyment. The first concert will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Culpeper Baptist Church in Culpeper. The second concert will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at The Lake of The Woods Church in Locust Grove. As always these concerts are free and open to the public. For more information call Linda Bailey at 825-5632. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Raymond K. Johnson of Massanutton and Tommy Johnson were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson. Mrs. Vallie Butler, Norma Holt and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton. Lee and Martha Lou Hitt entertained guests for Saturday evening dinner Dr. John O'Bannon, Jack, Ginny and Andy O'Bannon of Richmond, Mrs. Bobby O'Bannon of Culpeper, Ray and Beth Scott and Mrs. Louise O'Bannon. Derek Daczewitz of Blacksburg spent the Thanksgiving holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Don and Bonnie Cobb, Tom and Tina of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee spent the Thanksgiving holiday with Mrs. Audra Crawford. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz were their houseguest Mrs. Dorothy Daczewitz of Rapid City, South Dakota, Greg Daczewitz of Fairfax, Phillip Daczewitz of York, Pennsylvania, Jacque Mattison of Hacketstown, New Jersey, Mark Sommer of Georgetown, Derek Daczewitz and Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray. Mrs. Starke Jones has recently returned from a 17 day mission trip to Slovakia. Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones spent the Thanksgiving holiday with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hemp in Middlebrook. CLOR&GEEST 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 Everyone Can Shop Co-op. Co-Op Customer Appreciation Sale Friday & Saturday December 6th & 7th Brown Jersey Chore Gloves Wild Bird Seed 25 LB. ^51 50 LB. $9, Check Out WILD BIRD SEED '' " Full 3 Cubic Foot Pine or Hardwood $2.38eag Gallons Chain Saw Bar & Chain Oil 6 Packs 32:1 Oiled Sunflower Seed .50 .95 [ OILED SUNFLOWEI 1 SEED 25 LB. $6.50 50LB.$1 1 .95 these Great Automotive Specials! Gallons Windshield Washer Solvent — Compare Gallons - Auto Pro Antifreeze *3.75 & Save on Fences 8 Ounce WD-40 All Purpose Lubricant A$1.65 Starting Fluid 2/90* g & Livestock Equipment! — Keystone Red Brand Field Fence Kwik-way Herdsman Automatic Headgate *265.00 939-6-11 $109.00 1047-6-11 $119.00 (330 Ft. per roll) 4.000 Ft. Hi-Tensile Smooth Wire 170.000 PSI Tensile Strength *51.50 7 Bar Heavy Duty Tubular Gates 12' 14' 16' $54.00 $61.00 $64.00 2 Piece Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeder rcrrrm (Without Panel) $129.00 (With Bottom Filler Panel) $139.00 Plus 10% off all showroom merchandise not otherwise sale priced! These and many other items on sale for two days only! Remington Farmers' Co-op Warrenton Farmers' Co-op Marshall Farmers' Co-op REMINGTON, VA WARRENTON, VA MARSHALL, VA 540-439-3254 540-347-7100 ^ 540-364-1533 Everyone Can Shop Co-op. usiness & Servic ■ . x* \ , * ' ; .. t t « Only $4.60per week £ A A £JHXL Next Deadline far a 1 inch space v aU"U/ u“OOOQ !D«xmber23 ^ BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd , Culpeper rr Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:36-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CARPET EARLY’S CARPETING The One-Stop Shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper • Slip Covers & Upholstery Residential & Commercial Rt 211 Amissville. VA 937-5500 CONSTRUCTION C.M.H. Construction. Inc. 'Quality Workmanship is Our Standard' for new Homes. Additions and Remodeling 804-985-6737 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder , Class A License 540-987-8043 CONSTRUCTION KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking . 540-937-3039 VA Class A Building. Plumbing. Electrical JENKINS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION Specializing in rooting, remodeling & additions Robert W. Jenkins, Jr. 540-987-9526 DENTIST W.N. Mayberry DDS Family Dentist Washington Office 540/675-3530 Thursdays & Saturdays by Appointment FENCING FENCING Installer of Safe Fence High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire. Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Curtis Crawford Home: 540475-3943 Pager: 540-399-2688 Flint Hill, VA GIFTS I Hummingbird I Meadow Gifts ^ Personalized Gifts To Show I You Care ' GIFT BASKETS 540-937-3977 Joanne Be*a Earn Naedtd Eitn Incomo ■ No Moro Commute - Frot too * « Talk Fo( You - Floiibla Work Schtdult - Complata AlHoma Training ■ Doctor Donloped Producli 1 -800-678*5522 • xt 864 INSURANCE BATTLEFIELD INSURANCE • Fire • Auto • Life • Health Open Mon-Thur 7-8 pm Next to Viewtown Store 937-9909 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PULLEN'S Pumps & Wateitieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified New & Old Work Free Estimates on Sew Work 540-675-3249 PAINTING FAUX FINISHES Murals & DECORATIVE PAINTING h\ Linda Hvimstra 540-9X7-1349 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987*8507 SPERRYVILLE, VA SERVICES BONNIE'S SECRETARIAL Correspondence, database, manuscripts, resumes, wills, etc. Laser printer. Free local pickup & delivery Call Bonnie at First Dollar Farm. 540-675-3460 TAX PREPARATION TAX 'REPARATION >elta Accounting 937*7541 TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE 1 RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St, Madison. 540-948-2200 TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor antenna reception; renting a dialt? SWITCH - 40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed in all areas. For more info, coll 1-800-641>9999 W00DST0VES W00DST0VES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pallet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 jJJ&ljMI UNCLE FLETCHER’S SPORTING CLAYS THE THRILL WITHOUT THE KILL MULTIPLE RANGE SITES SPRINGING TEAL, BATTUES, HARE & FEATHER AND MORE LOCATED AT BEN VENUE FARM, FLINT HILL, RT. 729/211 WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY CALL 540-675-1275 FAMILIES & LADIES WELCOME GROUP & WEEKDAY RATES $] • South Wale Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229. All sizes available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level unit* tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up ’ doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. _540-341-7000

Holiday Brings ManyVisitors The following news should have appeared in our Nov. 27th issue. Congratulations to Joseph Peregory of Castleton Ford Road for being the top salesman in the recent popcorn sale for the Shenrapawa District for Boy Scouts. For his winning he has a choice of tickets to the Redskin-Dallas Cowboy game in Washington, D.C. or the Nascar Races in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family hosted a party on Sunday in honor of friends who have had recent birthdays, including Johnny Bragg and Missy Bragg, Mrs. Lucille Peregory and Mr. Grigsby and Jason. Besides those mentioned other enjoying the party were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark Bragg, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family. Belated birthday /ishes go out to Tony Tharp who celeurated his day on Sunday. Family members met at the home of Mr. Owen Cubbage on Sunday for their pre-Thanksgiving Day dinner. Miss Amanda Sims spent the weekend with her grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Hawkins. Here in our vicinity we offer our great sympathy to the family of Mrs. Roberta Jackson, who passed away Friday at Culpeper Health Care Center. Mrs. Faye B. Coates, down Reva Way has been added to the staff of Beck Insurance Company and will be glad to discuss you personal insurance program, by giving her a call at 540373-17.00. This week in our birthday list we have two fine gentlemen. Buddy Grigsby and Johnny Bragg who will be celebrating, Wednesday, just before turkey day. Our prayers go out to Miss Carolyn Peyton who just last week underwent tests for heart conditions in University of Virginia Hospital and is reported to be doing great. The Windmore Foundation of Arts Writers gave a program of readings at the Culpeper Baptist Community on Saturday. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company met for their general membership meeting last Thursday evening at Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Missy Bragg, Kellie and Karla, Mrs. Robin Grigsby and Chrissy and Mrs. Janet Peregory and Jennifer attended a Home Interior Party at the home of Mrs. Ruth Peregory in Front Royal on Friday evening. \RIEF. ATKINS 1 , .^880^,^ The following news was from the holiday and weekend. Parents in the Boston-Reva area are invited to bring their children out this Saturday, Dec. 7th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to meet Santa Claus, who will be riding aboard the Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company's Fire truck. This time Santa will be riding his "sleigh on wheels” there on Route 29 in front of the Country Shops, Summerfield Market and Leonard's Collectibles and Antiques, and he will help the fire company collect canned goods and toys for less fortunate children. All donations will be greatly appreciated while brightening the holidays for the less fortunate. Mrs. Phyliss Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were, shoppers in Fredericksburg on Friday . Mrs. Atkins was an overnight guest Friday of the Fraziers. The monthly "Pickin and Sing Along Party” will be held Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. down at the Salem Fire and Rescue Building. Come out and enjoy this tithe with us said a spokespeson as this is the last one for this year. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier ort Castleton Ford Road were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke of Rochelle, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Compton of Flint Hill, Charles Wharton of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family and Ray Wharton, all local. Mrs. Edna Mills returned to her home on Tuesday after a stay in Winchester Hospital where she was recuperating from a stroke. Congratulations to Jennifer Peregory a student at Rappahannock Elementary who made the honor roll for the past six weeks and to Miss Amanda Sims who made the honor roll at Rappahannock High School. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Green and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Halterman motored to Madison and dined at The Little Chef and afterwards enjoyed the program Toys for Tots sponsored by Jaycees. They reported a nice tfme, with free entertainment and lots of toys were donated to be given to needy families in an Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 with your ideas for stories or photos. r snug Plant A Christmas Memory Buy A Live Tree i ^—Limited Supply: —~ White Pines ana Spruces Balled and Burlapped. Holiday Special: 10%0ff Expires 12/21/96 WARRENTON FARMERS' CO-OP GARDEN CENTER 143 Washington Street * 347-7100 Garden Center Main Store Mon.-Fri.8:30-5 Mon.-Fri.7:30-5 Sat. 8:30-12:30 Sat. 7^O-12r30^_ Also Available:, Cranberry Plants Blueberry Bushes Pansies Shade Trees Hollies Red Twig Dogwood Larry Lauder's Walkingstick Member Virginia Nurseryman's Association effort to make their upcoming holiday season a little brighter. Thanks to the Jaycees who will distribute the toys in time for Christmas. Thanksgiving Day, Mr. and Mrs. Green motored to Colonial Beach and dined at Wilkersons Seafood Restaurant and Friday were dinner guests of Mrs. Edith Green. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Crissy, Kevin and Jason and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Sims and Amanda were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mrs. Hazel Hawkins. Mrs. Carroll Petty of Front Royal was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Hawkins. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mrs. Clarence Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins and family of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Bemie Jenkins and Charlottee Gaines and sons, Tommy and Stewart. Sympathy is extended to Mr. James Nicholson and family of Castleton Ford Road upon the loss of his sister, Mrs. Viola Nicholson who passed away Monday at Autumn Care in Madison. Mrs. Joe Peregory and little Jacob Heflin and Mrs. Missy Bragg, Matthew and Mark dined at Country Cookin in Culpeper last Thursday, Nov. 21. Miss Serena Waddell, a student at V.C.U. in Richmond spent the Thanksgiving holiday with her parents and brother, Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell and Joshua on Route 707. Rev. and Mrs. Lindsey Savage spent the Thanksgiving holidays visiting relatives in Oklahoma. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and famiy motored to Manassas where they met Mr. and Mrs. Joel Peregory and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and all met for a party at Holiday Inn, in celebration of the 79th birthday of Mrs. Lucille Peregory. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade in Culpeper and were joined for dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jenkins of Brandy Station, Mrs. Linda Weakley, Dave Weakley and Gary Meadows of Standardsville, Kenny Leavell fo Richardsville, Steve Leavell of Culpeper and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville. b ; Real Estate Directory ■ v;::; ^ V ■: V ' ' > ' *: ■ I Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office. James W. Grehan to Ellis J. Smith, Jackson District. $100,000. Merrill K. King and other to Roy T. Abel and wife, 30 acres, Wakefield District. $75,000. James B. Atkin to Helen W. Hall and other, 61.182 acres, Hawthorne District. $294,000. Irene Terry to Earl Keller Jewell, parcel 1 and parcel 2, merged 5.2178 acres, Stonewall District. $25,200. . All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. .Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper arc available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500- The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Sr ^ ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. CASTLETON - Bring your imagination to this 2-level house with 11 rooms, 4 FPs, 4 BAs, some hardwood floors, decks, screen porch, swimming pool, 125 acres with long frontage on Thornton River & great views!! Room for studio, in-law/teenager suite & much more!! $459,000. FLINT HILL - Just listed! Great location & great views for this 3/4-BR/3-BA Contemporary that sits high on a hill! Amenities include: 3 stone FPs, skylignts, full-length deck & screened porch, sauna room, hot tub & furniture included! small stable/shed, 10 acres! $275,000. ROUND HILL/BOSTON AREA - 25 acres of woods for hunting, pasture for horses or cattle, & views for your homesite! Plus stream, road frontage & driveway. Only $89,000. VIEWTOWN - Highly motivated seller! This 12.6 acres is in 2 parcels. Approx. 7 acres is open & excellent for pasture, bold stream, poss. pond site & bldg, site with views! $69,000. . 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Home Phone For a free brochure or appointment call or visit our office located at American Family Homes, 171 Warren too Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22403 No .Located in. .Business Phone __________Homeewnm .County* —fti For Rent Garage apartment with 2-car garage in private setting near Washington. W/D included. No pets. Call 675-3490 evenings or (540) 347-7826, days SperryviDe Realty SPERKYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office TWO 25-ACRE - wooded tracts, stream, elevated building sites, convenient to Rt. 211. Your choice at $89,000 each. BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre open & wooded lot on deeded right-of-way. $22,000 Rt. 211 - west of Sperryville, small gift shop - fruit stand complex, 1.5 acres. $40,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146; 75 wooded acres on Foe Mountain. Cleared house site with high panoramic views of the Blue Ridge. Road and utilities in. $3,750 per acre. Cute and cozy Farmhouse on 2.6 acres on a knoll above Sperryville. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large country kitchen. Front porch with swing to enjoy the views of the mountains. $145,000. 25 acres up in the Hollow with mountain stream. Open woodland full of wildlife. State road frontage 3 miles from Rt. 211. $114,000. Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540)675-3033 g Washington, Virginia lit Prime location, surrounding property in scenic easement, private building site, fantastic Rappahannock County views! Eighteen acres priced at $89,900. , The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker . H (540) 675-1190 B New Listings In Town of Washington - Cape Cod: Interesting practical floor plan in 2-bedroom, 2-bath house with office/den/bedroom (3rd) on first floor. Full basement, outside entrance affords ample extra room and has roughed-in bath. $155,500. Land in Peyton Farms - 7+ acres with river frontage. $65,900. Owner financing considered. More listings of land and homes available upon request. Real Estate III m ' Mitzie Young, GRI ESS- (540) 675-3555 Washington, Virginia (540) 675-1373 Rick Kohler, Broker fat (540) 937-6146 1—1 owwrvniT Building Houses to Buying Horses... Kim has a FARM CREDIT loan for you Kim knows from experience that raising horses and maintaining a country property can be a commitment of time and money. She would like to talk to you about the financing you need to make your operation or your property complete. Kim is a Rappahannock County resident. She’s also a Virginia Tech graduate who has worked - in agriculture and natural resource conservation positions for ten years, six of those with FARM CREDIT. Kim Love, senior loan officer If you need a loan for home or farm improvements, farm equipment or livestock, or to purchase real estate, call Kim because nobody knows more about financing country living. 1-800-559-1016 RVRMCREDIT 540-347-3344 “serving agriculture for more than 60 years” 516 Fauquier Rd., Warrenton, VA