Rappahannock News, December 11, 1996

48th Year, No.50 12 PagesBure«u'"olf!ar^«non _ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1996 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents ag, ,1,1 Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Liam Wallace, mom Amy Kretz and sister Marcella tree at Moose Hill Farm near Slate Mills last Sunday. Wallace chose and cut down their white pine Christmas Area tree farms will probably be busiest this weekend. riiiiiHriiiii ImdM m. Schools Ponder Football, Money Test Success Critical v-*vMuuA V- — > >.« St*©-; ■ . Wv - ■'v*** , By SHARON KILPATRICK «*, Rappahannock News Staff Writer Providing a football program and finding about $400,000 more from local taxes for the school budget were the two main topics of discussion at the School Board meeting Tuesday night. Bonnie Lofton said she had again become involved in promoting football after being asked to help a student, B.J. Christian, with his science project on why Rappahannock has no football program. She said B.J. had surveyed boys and found that 102 were interested in trying out for football and only 14 were not. She said they also found out that small schools can have successful football programs. "Goliath can be beaten," she said. "I didn't realize our inferiority complex was so totally unjustified." She said once a football program was started it could be self supporting and even support other sports programs. She suggested the board consider hiring a fundraiser to raise money privately to start a football program. Her presentation received support from B.J. Christian's mother and r DeaiseHawkins, another mother, who said if she won the lottery she would buy the school a football team, j' Chairman John Tole said he had met with B.J. and Mrs. Lofton last week. He said the comments from principals and coaches at other small schools about the benefits of a football program for community support had impressed him. "My attitude has changed after seeing some of this. It's a means of bringing people together." Piedmont District representative - Dennis Wingfield said they would l need to consider all the costs and do it ?■ right if they do it at all. "The only way to do it right is to have as complete a picture as possible so the people who control the dollar bills know you've done your homework." Mr. Tole said, "It's a subject that bears more consideration. There are competing reasons to think carefully about this. We need to ask community members to provide feedback to this board about this matter." The board also heard support for ■ the curriculum enrichment program. Jane Bbwling Wilson asked the board to increase its support from $2,500 to See Schools, Page A-6 1 Old Rag Bulletins , Help the Needy Rappahannock's Social Services Department is hoping the community will once again come through with help for families in the community during the holiday season. Welfare workers are particularly looking for money and donations of non-perishable food. Donations need to be in by the end of the business day on Friday, Dec. 20. Send checks to RO. Box 87, Washington, Va. 22747, or drop off donations at the office. Call 675-3313 for further information. Settle Recognized Ester Settle of Flint Hill was recognized by the Virginia Division of the American Cancer Society as one of the 1995-96 Volunteers of the Year. She was honored for her outstanding effort towards the agenda of cancer control at a ceremony in Richmond in November. 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 emergencies. High road clearance vehicles are preferred. Persons interested may call 675-2315, giving name, phone number, address and voting district. Government At A Glance • Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 p.m.,' Thursday, Dec. 12, Courthouse. • Architectural Review Board, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, Town Hall. • Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, Courthouse. 23050 Rappahannock News P O Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Trooper Sumner Is Joined By Marko for Police Work . • . j; ", . -ifct4W.lt', <£ t ‘-Y ■: - T..x .. . . K-9 Team Has 13-County Area Responsibility By CINDY MAHAN Rappahnnock News Staff Writer Virginia State Trooper Wayne Sumner of Rappahannock County graduated from Patrol K-9 School at the State Police headquarters in Richmond last Friday. Trooper Sumner attended the school for 12 weeks of intensive training, and once finished, returned to Rappahannock with Marko, who is a Belgian Malinois almost five years old. Five other men attended the school, and because there was one extra dog to be trained, Trooper Sumner also had a Rottweiler, besides Marko, during the training. Once school was finished, he had to choose which of the two dogs he would bring home. He said it was a really tough choice, but even though the Rottweiler doesn't have a job with a handler right now, he will be assigned to someone in the spring. As one of the two canine handlers in Division II in Virginia, Trooper Sumner is on call 24 hours a day. Division II is made up of 13 counties in the state. The other handler is in Fredericksburg, so Trooper Sumner and Marko cover mostly west of Culpeper. He has already had two calls — one to assist in a search and rescue and another to chase a suspect in a neighboring county. They are also certified to go anywhere in the state, if needed. When another handler in the division was promoted, Trooper Sumner was chosen out of seven applicants to attend the Patrol K-9 School. He has always had dogs, he said, and besides Marko, he has beagles which he uses for hunting. The State Police built a kennel at his house for Marko, and Marko rides in Trooper Sumner's state police car when he is on the road. v Marko's breed, Belgian Malinois, is one of four varieties of Belgian Sheepdog and is named for the Belgian city of Marines. They are relatively new to the U.S., having been recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1965, in the herding group. According to a Belgian Malinois information page on the Internet, they are known to excel at tracking, agility, obedience, protection, narcotics and bomb detection work, search and rescue, herding, assistance dogs and pulling sleds or carts. They are easily trainable and very obedient. A very handsome dog, Marko weighs close to 90 lbs. Trooper Sumner said his dog is very alert. "He wants to get the job done and get it done now,” he said. Marko should be able to work until he is 10 or 11. Marko is certified in tracking, article search, area search, reasonable force, agility, handler protection and building search. When tracking, Marko tracks the human scent and ground disturbance, where a person's running through the grass has disturbed it. Dead skins cells are always fairing off a body, said Trooper Sumner, and that is another way that Marko can track the human scent. If someone tried to attack Trooper Sumner, he said that Marko would bite them. Trooper Sumner said that there are two types of male dogs — alpha and beta. The alpha is the dominant male, fears nothing, and will back down from nothing, said Trooper Sumner. "He is top dog,” he said. Marko is certified with the Virginia Police Work Dog Association, which includes 200 dog teams in the state; the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA), and the Virginia State Police. Though Marko and Trooper Sumner have completed the 12 week training course, individual training still continues at Trooper Sumner's home. During training he gets food rewards. They also travel to Richmond three days.a month for additional training. Trooper Sumner has been employed for four years with the Virginia State Police. Prior to that he spent six years as an MP in the Marine Corps. r i Rappahannock News Slaft Photo by Cindy Mahan Belgian Malinois Marko is ready to work with State Tropper Sumner. Birthday Guest Photo courtesy of Mary Ann Kuhn George Washington will address citizens and help cut the cake at Washington's 200th birthday Saturday. Violation Yields Jail Term By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer In Rappahannock County Circuit Court last Thursday, 42-year-old Samuel D. Berry of Culpeper was ordered to jail for violating the terms of his probation. Judge W. Shore Robertson told Mr. Berry that the court had no choice but to find him in violation. "He has violated and it is the duty of fhe court to impose sentence at this time," said Judge Robertson. ‘ According to testimony from Mr. Berry's probation officer Daniel Karkos, Mr. Berry had admitted to him that he had consumed alcohol, which is a violation of his probation. Also, he said, Mr. Berry had walked into a group meeting at Family Guidance in Culpeper with a beer in his hand, and was intoxicated. He has since been banned from the group. Another time, he said, he visited Mr.' Berry’s residence and found him passed out. Mr. Berry's attorney, public defender Laura Cook, explained that her client had hoped to attend the substance abuse program at Boxwood in Culpeper but that he was not eligible to attend it because he had V'A benefits. He had previously attended a program at a VA hospital in Mai unsburg, but had transportation problems and could not get there w hen he needed to. Several friends of Mr. Berry testified that they fell he needed a structured program to combat his drinking problem, and Mr, Berry admitted luufcself that he still had a problem. “The problem is," said Mrs. Cook, how do you just cut souieoue off from alcohol in one fell swoop?" Commonwealths Attorney Peter Luke said that Mr. Berry’s violation of See Court, Page A-b

The following cases were heard in Rappahannock General District Court Dec. 3 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Ki Gol Lee, trespass, continued to Jan. 14, 1997. David Webster Debrandt, 74/55, dismissed. Kevin James Robins, 69/55, dismissed. • The following cases were heard in Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 10: Ronald Albert. League, obscene/threatening language, show cause. Pete Allen Taylor, trespass to hunt, dismissed. Reubin Franklin Taylor, trespass to hunt, dismissed. Thomas Winston Adkins, illegal dumping, dismissed, $29 cost. Wendy Sue Blankenship, illegal dumping, dismissed, $29 cost. Mark Duane Chrisp,, illegal dumping, $200/59. Walter Kevin Dotson, illegal dumping, $200/49. Richard Allen Kelly Jr., illegal dumping, $200/59. Harold V. Marshall Jr., illegal dumping, dismissed, $29 cost. Timothy Winter Veise, illegal dumping, continued. Jason Erickson Brown, possess marijuana, continued to Jan. 14, 1997. Tony Floyd Haun, illegal dumping, dismissed, $29 cost. Sandra Lyy Madison, drunk in public, $30/29. Joel Glenn Cabanban, expired county sticker, $35/29. Treva Lynn Jenkins, no county Investigation Yields Results By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newt SUIT Writer After a very extensive investigation, the person responsible for a burglary and many larcenies in . Rappahannock and Fauquier Counties has confessed. Arrest warrants are pending for six * larcenies which took place in Rappahannock over the spring and ' summer. The same man is allegedly - responsible for 48 larcenies and burglaries in Fauquier County. He has cooperated in the investigation by showing Major MacWelch where he had stolen items. Working with Fauquier County detectives and using a pin map, Major Rick MacWelch said they found a pat- tern: all of the thefts took place during • the daytime and were on or near Route 647 which runs from Flint Hill to Marshall. Also, nearly all of the items taken were working type tools, such as weedeaters and chainsaws. Many were traced back to the culprit by checking through thousands of pawn shop records, said Major MacWelch. Some of the stolen property has been found and returned to the owners. The man who will be arrested at a later date is still cooperating in the investigation. Following an accident oh Route 637 in Amissville early last Saturday morning, Doris Hogan, 42, of Washington, was charged with driving under the influence. According to State Trooper C.A. Moore's report, Ms. Hogan ran off the right side of the road in a 1987 Plymouth, ran into a ditch and overturned. She was wearing a seat belt, but was injured in the accident. 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Elsewhere in the U.S. ....$24.00/yr. NAMEADDRESS. CITY_ -STATE_Z1P. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money orde^payable to: RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: I The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 21086 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communication, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, .Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere inU.S. _ POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. sticker, $35/29. Veronique Pelletter, no county sticker, dismissed. Stephanie Irving Adams, 65/55, $57/29. William August Bassler, 44/25, continued to Jan. 14, 1997. Kevin Thomas Bell, ,70/55, $45/29. Carey Hillsman Brogan, 44/25, $57/39. Louis Alan Cable, 54/35, $57/29, no operator's license, $25/2. Barbara Anita Fuller, 73/55, continued to Jan. 14, 1997. Guy Wesley Merritt Jr., driving under influence, $400/200 suspended, $165 cost, operator's license suspended three years, six month jail/2 days to serve. Jimmie Steven Miller, 42/25, $51/29. Alikce E. Olson, 54/35, $57/29. Alicia A. Poles, defective equipment, $35/39. Jenna R. Smith, 72/55, $51/29, no operator’s license in possession, complied with law, seat belt violation, $25. Adam Lorin Straton, defective equipment, $35/39. Johnnie Carlton Wharton, reckless driving, continued to June 16, 1998, $49 cost. Daniel Shawn Dauffman, improper driving, $25 cost. Earl Keller Jewell, reckless driving/accident, dismissed. Nancy Wood Reeve, 68/55, dismissed. Linda Garletts Vacheresse. 74/55, dismissed. Joaquin A. Chavez, 72/55, $51/29. Jeffrey Alan Cook, reckless driving, 81/55, continued. William Elsworth Davis Jr., 70/55, $45/39. Chul Hong Lim, 71/55, $48/29. Barbara Mae Butler, 69/55, $42/39. Kelli Talbert Eckler, reckless driving, 78/55, reduced to 74/55, $57/29, no operator's license, complied with law. Ronald Allen Feathers Jr., 72/55, $51/29. Shawn Robert Gray, 68/55, continued six months, $29 cost, seat belt violation, $25. Eric Jason Hitt, VASAP rest, suspended/revoked, $1,000 bond, reckless driving/fail to control, continued to Jan. 7, 1997. James William Knight Jr., 74/55, reduced to 64/55, $27, suspended, $29 cost. Frances Catherine Lachowixa, 73/55, $54/39. Richard Joseph Mulrooney, seat belt violation, $25. Janet Clark Nieto, 70/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/29. Hunter Thomas Nuttall, reckless driving, 78/55, sent to driver's improvement class, $29 cost, continued to March 4, 1997. Kathleen Rose Picikerall, 71/55, $48/29. Meitsen Yeh, 69/55, $42/39. Elton John Hitt, possess marijuana, possess alcohol under age, continued to Jan. 7, 1997. < Cider Scare Worries Growers Many Virginia apple growers are concerned that the' Food and Drug Administration may force all apple juice producers to pasteurize their products. The government is considering the action after a recent outbreak of E. coli from unpasteurized apple juice killed a child in Colorado and sickened dozens of others in western states. "It would put me out of the juice business," said Bill Freeman, a Giles County apple grower ahd Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board member. "I can't compete with the large producers who have big, expensive pasteurization plants set up." Oldway Art Center and > ^glassworks gallery Present Studio Open House and Holiday Sale Sat and Sun Dec. 14 & 15 11 Am to 5 PM Visit the studios of: Patty Mullen-Stained Glass Mike Doyle-Welding and Sculpture Christina Ward-Ceramics and Glass Eric Kvarnes- Glassblowing The Glass Elves have been so busy at night we have to have a 30% off Blown Glass Sale! 2 Pavs Only Buy Local Art this season fot Unusual and Beautiful gifts, 1 Mi.West of Spefryville on Lee Hwy. 540-987-8474 Pasteurization is a heating process that kills the deadly E. coli bafreria, but many say it also kills the flavor in the juice. According to Mr. Freeman, that extra flavor is what keeps his customers coming back to buy the 500 gallons of cider he presses each week during harvest season. Most growers don't use apples that have fallen to the ground, Mr. Freeman said, and quality apples from the tree pose no threat of spreading E. coli. "Usually it's (cider) a good, healthy product," he said. "The growers making their own juice know the right way to do it and they're not going to poison anybody." Cider is one of the only ways growers can get a return on small or blemished apples that are unsuitable for the fresh market. Apples are a $35.5 million a year commodity in Virginia. County Emergency Log i The following fire and rescue calls yere routed throughout the dispatch ;enter during this past week: Dec. 2: 12:12 a.m., structural fire. Route 662, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD, Chester Gap VFD and Washington VFD; 5:15 a.m., rekindled fire, Route 662, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD; 10:55 a.m., rekindled fire. Route 662, Huntly; Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 5:51 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 612, Sperry ville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Dec. 4: 9:15 a.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 5: 7:19 a.m., chest pains, Route 640, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 9:09 a.m., difficult breathing, Culpeper County, Washington VFD; 9:31 a.m., sickcall, Town of Washington, Washington VFD; 7:43 p.m., mutual aid, U.S. 522, Culpeper, Castleton VFD; 8:02 p.m., chest pains. Route 231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 9:48 p.m., transformer fire, U.S. 522, Boston, Sperryville VFD and Castleton VFD; 10:30 p.m., transformer fire. Route 729, Flint Hill, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 6: 8:13 p.m., possible broken arm, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VRS, Washington VFD and Castleton VFD. Dec. 7: 12:39 a.m., auto accident, Route 637, Amissville, Amissville VFD. uet. o: y.ji a.iii., MCKtau, u.o. 211,' Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office during this past week: Dec. 2: reckless driving, U.S. 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 231, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Woodville; parking violation. Town of Washington; fish and game violations. Route 707, Sperryville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Washington; fish and game violations. Route 618, Woodville; public service. Route 614, Washington. Dec. 3: stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; abandoned vehicle, Route 707, Boston; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen.. Route 626, Washington; bad checks, U.S. 21 i, Washington; bad checks, U.S. 211, Washington; bad checks, U.S. 211, Washington; bad checks, U.S. 211, Washington; bad checks, U.S. 211, Washington; bad checks, U.S. 211, Washington; public service, Route 628, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. , Dec. 4: stray livestock/horses. Route 231, Sperryville; open door/window. Route 626, Scrabble; public service, U.S. 522, Sperryville; bad checks, U.S. 211, Washington; bad checks, U.S. 211, Washington; Choose & Cut CHRISTMAS TREES ' Spring Hill Tree Farm Specializing in White Pines WREATHS Complimentary 1 Cookies & Cider ' Free Gift For Children -OPEN DAILYGrace & Jack Boehm J 540-987-9414 \ From Warrcnton: Take 211 West for 25 miles. Look for y Rappahannock High School on Left. Continue i mile to Ri. 622 Turn Right on 622. Farm is one mile on Right. a Marlow Motor Company 45 Announces ^ Their $50000 Down Used Car SALES BONANZA! 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TAGS, TITLE FEES AND $55.00 PROCESSING FEE NOT INCLUDED IN SALES PRICE OR MONTHLY PAYMENT CREDIT APPROVAL REQUIRED. Oiler ends Dec. 31, 1996 Harlow Motor Co. 707 Commerce Ave. • Front Royal 635-4158 • 665-0729 "Where They're Shootin' Down High Prices" bad checks, U.S. 211, Washington; j :riminal trespass, Route 707, ! Sperryville; lost/missing dog. Route , 729, Flint Hill; residence. Route 612, j Washington; info, gen., U.S. 522, Woodville; firing weapon, U.S. 522/677, Flint Hill; vehicle theft, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Dec. 5: info, gen., unknown; stray dog, Route 628, Flint Hill; citizen request assist. Route 612, Sperryville; abandoned . vehicle. Town of Washington; public service, Route 231, Sperryville; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 522/729, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 610, Chester Gap; citizen request assist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; citizen request assist, Route 642, Viewtown; parking violation, Main Street, Washington; citizen request assist, Route 618, Woodville; citizen request assist. Route 640, Amissville. Dec. 6: stray livestock/horses. U.S. 522, Woodville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Castleton; public service. Route 661, Castleton; bank, Town of Washington; public service, Route 620, Woodville; public service, Route 610, Chester Gap; public service, Route 610, Chester Gap; residence. Route 680, Castleton; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; gas theft, U.S. 211, Washington; bank. Main Street, Washington; driving under influence. Route 618, Woodville; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 677, Flint Hill; firing weapon. Route 618, Castleton. Dec. 7: open door/window, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog. Route 640, Amissville; suspicious incident. Route 622, Woodville; public service, US. 211, Sperryville; missing/no foul play indicated, Route 621, Woodville; dog nuisance, Route 612, Sperryville; info, gen.. Route 666, Chester Gap. Dec. 8: traffic accident, U.S. 522, Washington; info, gen., Town of Washington; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Boston; resident, Route 621, Washington; public service. Route 626, Washington; suspicious incident. Route 645, Amissville; info, gen.. Route 640, Amissville; criminal trespass, Route 729, Flint Hill; simple assault, Route 618, Castleton; residence, Route 621, Washington. Water Video To Be Shown The Izaak Walton League's "Save Our Streams" video will be shown at the Rappahannock Extension Office starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The video shows how to establish a citizens group to monitor water quality in local streams. 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Brooke Miller Joins Practice in Luray By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Non SUIT Writer Dr. Brooke Miller of Flint Hill has joined two other doctors in a private practice in Luray. Dr. Miller is a native of Rappahannock and graduated from RCHS in 1978. He had worked as an emergency room doctor since he graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency in family practice in Richmond in 1989. His first six years were at Culpeper Hospital, then one year in Montana, and back to this area to work at the hospital in Luray. He said he has always wanted to specialize in family practice, although he enjoyed the years he worked in emergency rooms, being really busy with life and death situations. "I thought I would enjoy having my own group of patients," he said. He also admitted that he doesn’t miss working nights and weekends in the emergency room. When Dr. Prager, a doctor in Luray, recently moved away. Dr. Miller and his fellow doctors picked up a lot of his former patients. Drs. Dale and Rakarick, who share the practice with Dr. Miller, are both internists. Their office is located on Memorial Drive right next to the hospital. Dr. Miller said it is convenient being right next to the hospital for xrays and tests. Dr. Miller said that a family practice covers about everything, and he probably sees more younger patients than the internists do. He sees patients mostly from the age of two on up, and can handle all sorts of medical problems, including obstetrics, gynecology and minor surgery. Dr. Miller's hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays he sees patients from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. without an appointment. The number to call to make an appointment is 7436558. He lives in Flint Hill with his wife Ann and their two daughters and two sons. Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Dr. Brooke Miller looks over files with nurse Cindy Johnson. Smaljest Singers Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Sharon Kilpatrick Kindergarteners entertained during the All American Holiday concert Thursday. 176 Show Panther Pride During First Six Weeks There were 176 RCHS students eligible for Panther Pride membership at the end of the first six weeks. To be eligible students must have no grade below a "C," no discipline referrals and no more than one day absent. The junior class had the highest percentage of students eligible, 58 percent. Half the seniors were eligible as were 48 percent of sophomores, 44 percent of freshmen and 37 percent of eighth graders. The students were to be recognized in an assembly and receive pins, special T shirts, and free passes to athletic events. An additional absense will be accepted for first semester membership (a total of four for the semester). Principal Jack Raines plans to have a special reward for those students who maintain membership for both semesters. , Havura To Discuss Movie Rabbi Carla Theodore announced that Havura Ktana will show Death and the Maiden, an ethically challenging film, at its December meeting. In this film Ariel Dorfman portrays the I limits of vengeance and the painful ! process of letting go of the past. 1 The meeting will begin at 1:15 < p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Any interest- < ed person is welcome. Call 987-8813. ; Rated Top Ten Best Restaurant By National Zagat Guide in D.C. Area Bleu Rock Inn Week Night Special $16.95 per person This Coupon is Good on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Choice of Small Salad or Soup, Entree, Dessert. Offer good for two people through January 31, 1997. You Must Present Coupon. Gift Certificates Available 540-987-3190 Fine French-American cuisine and lodging with a Blue Ridge Vista. US 211 West between Washington and Sperryville, Virginia. 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And may we say "thank you" for your patronage. —The Staff and Management BROOKSIDE RESTAURANT LURAY, VIRGINIA We will close at 2.00 p.m. December 15th for our “Winter’s Nap" ] and will reopen for full-time operation January 17th, 1997. Community Calendar Friday, December 13 • Santa arrives at the Viewtown Store - 7 p.m. (937-3249) • Tree lighting ceremony, in front of the Rappahannock County Courthouse - 7:30 p.m. • "Insects: Interesting, Invaluable 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 - 711 a.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 IzaakWalton League's "Save Our 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, December 21 • Friends of Gaia present The Psyche Circus, Kim Doyle’s Dance Works Students and Friends present The Black Dance and Linda Ramer presents GaiRamma Jamma, in a Celebration of the Winter Solstice, at the Community Center on the Fodderstack Road - 8 p.m. Friday, January 17 • RAAC Movie "Spitfire Grill," at The Theatre - 8 p.m. I_ Tax Help Training Offered Virginia Cooperative Extension, Community Action Programs, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) are teaming up to provide free income tax assistance to the elderly and limited income citizens of Rappahannock, Orange, Madison, Greene and Culpeper counties. . The assistance in tax preparation will occur at local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) of Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites in local communities. Similar sites in Virginia and throughout the country have been serving people for more than 25 years. The goal of this local effort is to bring the service closer to the people during the 1997 tax season. As a result, these organizations are looking for volunteers who have a desire to help those in need and the ability to meet and deal with people from different circumstances. Volunteers should have experience in doing their personal income taxes and/or an academic background in taxes. Training involves successful completion of the IRS training program lasting three to four days during January. All training materials are provided. The sites open in February and stay open through April 15. Volunteers are asked to spend about four hours a week assisting people prepare their income tax returns. Applications to become a volunteer and any questions to be answered can be obtained from the local Extension Office or by calling Christine Kastan in the Orange County Extension Office at (540) 6721361 or the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. The training is scheduled to be conducted at the Orange County Cooperative Extension Office in the early part of January 1997. Don ’t miss our second annual * • , 'f ■ One-Stop Snopping Party Sat. & Sun. Dec. 14 & 15 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Gourmet & natural foods, books, fine art, cards, jewelry, clothing, & collectibles Holiday tastings & valuable giveaways in every store Mountainside Market Odyssey Collection, Inc. Cabin Fever Books The Shops at Mountainside Market One mile west of SperryviUe on ‘Rpute 211. for info call(540) 987-9100. VALLEY INTERNAL MEDICINE James G. Dale, D.O. and I. Steven Rakaric, M.D. proudly announce the association of D. 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Eappabannock Jletosi Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Barbara C. Wayland General Manager Ann Brown Sharon Kilpatrick Editor Cindy Mahan Account Executive staff Writer and Photographer 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 (ah 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 Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President David Smith Senior Vice President Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1996 Happy Birthday Washington This Saturday will bring big doings to Washington as the town : celebrates 200 years since the town was recognized by an act of the General Assembly. How much older the town is will remain a matter of dispute, but the Assembly required a population of "200 souls" for a recognized town, so Washington definitely predates its Dec. 14, 1796 birthday by some time. The celebration itself offers a wide variety of opportunities for those visiting to enjoy the hospitality of the county's seat. Music will include carolers strolling in the streets, performances by the Royal Alexandria Fyfes, Drums and Trumpets on the streets and in the Town Hall and Theatre, performances by the RCHS band / and two elementary school glee clubs, and the Piedmont Quartet at the Middle Street Gallery. Also offered will be a balladeer at Mrs. Coxe's Tavern and classical harp music at Rare Finds. Walking tours and carriage rides will be available and the town's shops will be offering hospitality and seasonal bargains. The ghost of Ann Coxe will be giving tours of her tavern. Of course food and drink will also be avaifable there, and The Country Cafe will offer a menu featuring traditional Brunswick Stew. George Washington will return to the town he surveyed and visited frequently to address dignitaries and citizens and to help celebrate by cutting, along with co-owner Reinhardt Lynch, the spectacular birthday cake being prepared by The Inn at Little Washington. Gen. Washington and Saint Nicholas will visit with children of all ages at the Town Hall. A tree commemorating the birthday of the town will be planted outside the Town Hall. Several non-profit organizations are counting on visitors to the town to help raise money for their causes. The Child Care and Learning Center will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar at the old Washington School on Mount Salem Ave. Featured will be opportunities to have photos taken with Santa Claus and a "children only" shopping room. The Feline Rescue League and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League will be hoping for help from visitors to Tanya Richey's Windflower Gallery. Finally a group of local theatre lovers will be giving two performances of "The Shepherds' Play" at Ki Theatre at 5 and 8 p.m. This recreation of a 15th Century German nativity play performed by villagers offers dance, music and poetry, moments of humor and reverence and a reminder of the "reason for the season." Come celebrate the history of Washington and the Christmas season. Help Our Neighbors Once again employees of the county's Social Services Department are hoping the community will help them make the season brighter for their clients. They are collecting non-perishable food stuffs and donations of money to purchase other food and gifts. Some groups are adopting families, others are helping to provide gifts for the children under the care of the agency. There is nothing in the Social Services budget that covers these extras during the holiday season. Only the generosity of the Rappahannock community makes this possible. Office manager Marie Davis said donations need to be in by Friday, Dec' 20, so that 1 employees can put together packages for each family. Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Snow draped a mountain laurel bush in the Shenandoah National Park last Friday morning. Letters to the Editor Foresight Shown To the Editor: ' . For a long time I have intended to strongly and warmly compliment the people of Rappahannock County for keeping it so lovely and unspoiled, still so much like it was when I was growing up in the Gid Brown Hollow many years ago. I have now gotten around to doing so. 1 am a supporter of the Wilderness Society, Nature Conservancy, National Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited, and other conservation organizations. While it is good to know that President Clinton has saved the Utah wilderness under the Antiquities Act of 1906, the legacy of the greatest American conservationist of them all, Theodore Roosevelt, it is even better to know that something closer to home is safe. I was overjoyed some months ago (Sept. 4, 1996) to read in the Rappahannock News that much of my beloved Gid Brown Hollow was going to be protected by conservation easements. My heartfelt thanks go out to Mr. Bridges, Mr. McNear and all the other landowners who have done this, who have acted with such foresight. It proves that individual landowners can play an important role in conservation; it is not always something that a governmental body has to do. There is not just one road to take toward the goal of preserving our natural and historical heritage. We can surely agree that these landowners are actually doing more for conservation than all the Hollywood celebrities with their sound bites, not to mention such elements as the self-righteous, destructive animal rights movement. ' Judge Rayner V. Snead was quoted in.your paper last year (April 26, r 1995) as writing in his book Hollow Boy, "I wish every child in the world could grow up in a place like Gid Brown Hollow." I wholeheartedly endorse that sentiment and give thank^ that this will be one "paradise" that is not "hauled away." PATRICK H. ALTHER Charlottesville Save The River < To the Editor: 1 am a 72 year old man, bom only a few miles from the Mattaponi River. There were nine,of us children, all.but one sister, one brother and myself were bom on a farm right on the river, just a few miles below Mundy's Bridge. My Dad used to float logs down the river to Braxton's Landing at Aylett where the Chesapeake Corp. bought them and floated them on down to West Point. At that time a steamboat came up the river from West Point and turned around at Aylett. Aylett could still be a small shipping port if the river had been kept dredged. Just below Mundy's Bridge was a farm owned by the Lumpkins family that had a road going down a steep hill to our swimming spot called The Cat Hole. On Saturday afternoon, Mother or my sister Claire, or both, and our neighbors would all go down for our Saturday afternoon baths and swim. The current was swift so the water stayed clear and clean. What a delight! This old river holds such dear memories for me. Just recently, my wife Marge, and 1 moved down to Braxton's Landing at Aylett, where so many years ago my Dad floated his logs to and Rt. 360 was just a two lane dirt road.. 'JfaffY&Mau 4 I know those of you reading this wonder where I'm going. It simply shows the intimate feelings thousands of us who live and have lived along the banks of this rare pristine body of water, have for it. We love it! Life long friends who have lived on the Mattaponi Reservation since the days of Chief Custalow, remember when he used to drive a 1933 Ford with a drawn bow and arrow on the front, and repaired and sold radios to supplement his income from the river. I recently met Shirley Little Dove Custalow, who I hope will be my friend, who has worked so tirelessly in our endeavor to saveThe Mattaponi. It is unconscionable that our representatives will endorse anything, if somepne tells them it is in their best interest to do so. They couldn't care less who it hurts. ' I approached Sen. Robb at the State Fair and asked him what he and Sen. Warner were thinking about when they endorsed the damming of the Mattaponi River at Walkertown and flooding 2,200 acres of land so they could pump 75 million gallons of water from the river daily. The Army Corps of Engineers, the real culprits in this whole fiasco, are deaf and blind to everyone and anyone opposing their mission of destruction. They couldn't care less about who or what will be affected by their actions. The residents of the Mattaponi Reservation will be homeless, their sacred burial grounds flooded. It will put an end to the migration of shad and herring to their spawning grounds above Aylett; nesting grounds for osprey, herons, red fox, trukey, deer, salamanders and innumerable other species of birds and animals that contribute to the livelihood of the Indians, will be destroyed. The developers in Newport News need to build some more shopping centers for tax write-offs, some of which will go bankrupt and the developers will have lined their pockets and gone their merry way. There are many ways to supplement the water supply in Newport News without taking our river. All are working diligently to spread the Mattaponi River Gospel and expose her thoughtless enemies , that want to destroy her for the sake of the almighty dollar. It all boils down to money 1 THOMAS O. MINOR, JR. Aylett, Va. William Coon To the Editor: On behalf of William Putnam * ■ Coon I would like to extend my deep- < est thanks and best wishes to all those l who have called in to express their i heartfelt sentiments and condolences. ! A special thanks to Jeff Brown, J Werner Krebser and all the members J of the rescue squad for their prompt- ■ ness, kindness and calm. » My personal thanks to all those • very good friends who have supported • me and the family in this painful hour. There are souls that occasionally * grace this planet whose lives cannot be J measured by society's standard yard-' J sticks of how far, how high, how many * toys we take to bed. Our brother ■* William's life was such a life, and » those who knew him well understand * the incredible effort he made and phe- ! nomenal pain he suffered in his * attempt to meet us all here on the play- J field of life. His grace, his art, wis- * dom, agony and love shall live on and % reside in all who knew him and shall 1 give us strength. i There will be a remembrance and * ceremony for William to be held at Coon Holler starting at 3 p.m. on the \ 22nd of December. Call 937-4602 for information. * Ah William, you are better loved ; than you ever thought. Until- I HOWARD COON I Castleton " The Time Machin From the Rappahannock 30 Years, Ago! Thursday, December 8, 1966 ohn James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norvel James of Viewtown, will complete his training and schooling with the Virginia Department of State Police on December 16, 1966 at which time a graduation program will be held in Richmond. The Rappahannock Panthers and the Montevideo Maroons opened their respective seasons last Friday night and the Montevideo team came out on top 65-39. Mrs. J.B. McCoy of Culpeper has been named to head the Piedmont Board of Realtors for the next year. 25 Years Ago! Thursday. December 9, 1971 The Jaycees of Rappahannock under the direction of their president, Wilson Burke, are making it easy for the children of Rappahannock and Santa Claus to get * together at the Library at Washington, * Va. on Saturday, December 18, at 3:30 * p.m. 1 I The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have its annual Christmas - Pageant the "Birth of Christ" on ! December 19 at 8 p.m. < 10 Years Ago! * Thursday, December 11, 1986 An Angus bull sired by Pine « Drive Big Sky was the top selling bull at the Virginia BC1A performance tested bull sale December 6 at Staunton. Rappahannock's Pop Quiz team decisively defeated Waynesboro High ' School in a first-round matchup last week. ‘ Washington celebrated its first ; Colonial Christmas last weekend, and ! the consensus of opinion seemed to be that it was a successful affair.

JV Volleyball Gets First Win By NAOMI SMOOT Rappahannock New Contributing Writer Monday night the JV volleyball team got its first win over Stonewall' Jackson after a loss in a close match with Page last Wednesday. The varsity is still looking for its first regular season win after defeating all comers in a tip-off tournament to start the season. Both teams won the first games in the match with Page, but ended up losing by a small margin in the remaining games. Athletic director Mike Tupper said both teams had fantastic games against Page even though they lost. He said the varsity match, in particular, featured three solid games with extended volleys. Coach Heidi Mayer was proud of her JV team following Monday's victory over Stonewall Jackson saying that "We missed a couple of practices during Thanksgiving and were a little off against Page. They weren't up to their potential, but now they played the way they could tonight. I'm really proud of them and I’m satisfied with the way they played." The first JV match last Wednesday evening began with a point served by Alice Gentry. This was followed by two additional points by Ashley McNeally. Rebekah Letsen and Janice Wilson each made one more to tie the score 5-5. Lauren Sharp then helped pull the team ahead making the score 7-5 with Ashley also serving another point for Rapp. Rebbekah then served bringing Rapp ahead 11-5 before Page finally called a time out. After this she served an additional point before Page regained control of the ball. The match ended with two more points from Lauren and one from Alice. The second game started with a 6-0 score in Page’s favor at which time Rapp called a time out. Alice then made the team's first point. She was followed by Meghan Fairbrother who served up an additional four. The Panthers soon called another a time out, finding themselves behind Page 13-5. Claire Schadler served next, making one more for the team. She was followed by Robyn Kaye who added two more to the score. The Panthers got in one more point,, an ace by Lauren, before losing the game 15-9. During the third game Alice once again made the first point for Rapp. Rappahannotk News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Angie Atkins spikes the ball while Katy Paratore looks on in the game with Stonewall Jackson Monday. Ashley also made four points to add to the Panthers' score. This was followed by Claire who made two and Alice who made another. Page however still won 15-13. The Varsity game began with two points by Sarah Gentry, two by Fran Overdorf and another by Nancie Gallegos. Page however quickly managed to get ahead 11-5. After a time out for Rapp, Angela Atkins served two pbints. Fran also made one and Courtney Mauro served five to make the score 12-11. Nancie contributed another point after which Katie Paratore served up two more to defeat Page 15-ill. Page however managed to attain a three-point lead during the second match. Angela, Fran, and Courtney quickly served up enough points to tie the game 7-7. Page quickly pulled ahead 10-7 though, and Rapp called a time out. After this Sarah made two more points, Angela made two and Fran added one. With Rapp closing in 13-12. Page felt the pressure but still won 1512. Sarah and Angela served up the first two points during the third match. They were followed by Fran who made one more and another by Courtney. Katie also contributed two points to make the score 9-5 in Page's favor. A few minutes later Fran tied the score. She was followed by Courtney, Sarah and Angela who pulled Rapp ahead 13-9. Courtney made an additional point before Rapp lost 16-14. YOU’RE LOOKMG OT TWO OREST WAYS TO GET SOIEUIIE TV. nrn ©1995 Metro-Gottwyn-Mayer lac The^^rfWrjp Channel ©1995 Untorsal City STadkn me. tod Stats Drafts tadtovtsMis ONLY PRIMESTAR OFFERS YOU THE OPTION TO RUY OR RENT! With one TV... Get a satellite mini-dish far just $199 when you buy a year of programming. 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Coach Jason Gochenour said his team " Jumped out to a 16-5 lead in the first quarter, but in the second quarter we got away from what was scoring points for us. We let up the defense and turned the ball over, and we were not getting inside." The result was that Luray was only down 22-17 at the half. In the third quarter "we let one of their players score a lot," he said. "During the fourth quarter we hit some big shots. They tied at one point, but otherwise we were ahead throughout," he said. "Overall it was a pretty good ball game. We just let down in the second quarter," Coach Gochenour said. B.J. Christian scored 10 points and added nine rebounds. Daryl Roberts also had a good game off the bench with eight points and five rebounds, he said. "I’m ; . always happy about a win," he added. He said in the game with • Strasburg Saturday the JV Panthers played a good first quarter that ended in a tie. "We did everything right defensively. The second quarter we fell apart. 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► Schools From Page A-l $4,000 in the next budget. Ellen Neil Dore asked for support for the curriculum enrichment program, for the volunteer coordinator, for teacher salaries, and for smaller class sizes. Mitzie Young noted that adding football would cost 100 times as much as the $4,000 requested for the enrichment program. "It's incredible that it's [football] considered anywhere near as important, and I come from a football family," she said. "There is no intention to make that contrast," Mr. Tole said. "Football is another dimension. I feel we're getting to the point where we will be respon, sible for funding the schools entirely. How do you do that. Every year people are saying we can’t pay any more. Our challenge is to find what it is the schools can do to benefit not only the children but all members of the community. 1 would like to see us avoid a battle which is self-destructive. Our I funding sources are fragile because of our tax base. "It behooves us to actively search out activities that bring the community together. It isn't going to get any easier. It's going to get harder." Jackson District representative Ron Makela noted that the curriculum enrichment program had received a lot of financial support from the community. "I'm going to support what the community supports," he said. "The same type of thing is going to have to happen for football. It will have to show the same level of support." School Superintendent David Gangel said that indications are the schools will be receiving between $150,000 and $160,000 less from the state next year. He received board support for sending a letter to Rappahannock's representatives in the General Assembly requesting additional help like the county received last year. Because of the decrease in state aid as a result of the county's increase in the Local Composite Index, the county got a special onetime appropriation for the current budget. Dr. Gangel said he would be asking for about $250,000 more in spending for two additional elementary 1 Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 with your suggestions for stories or photos. r school teachers to reduce class size and two additional remedial teachers because funding for that had been cut by the Federal government. He said he will also be requesting funding for remedial summer school and teacher raises. He said the new state testing program is heading towards the point where state aid for education may be contingent on success on the tests. The new accountability program is linked to test scores which will be linked to accreditation which will be linked to funding) That's the direction everything is moving, and it’s moving like a freight train.” During the current year the state will be developing tests based on the new Standards of Learning. The state has also decided to give new norm referenced standardized tests in third, fifth, eighth and 11 th grades. " Most of his suggestions for increased spending for next year are linked to achieving greater success in the new testing program. "We have to do everything we can to get the students to the point where they're successful," he said. ► Court From Page A-l his probation was a blatant violation. He added that Mr. Berry's criminal record was one of the longest that had ■ ever been before the Rappahannock County circuit court. (Mr. Berry had been placed on probation after conviction of petit larceny). He said that he felt Mr. Berry's consequence should be to spend 12 months in jail. His girlfriend said that she depends on his income to pay the bills and for their son. She will be trying to get Mr. Berry into a VA hospital in Richmond for his substance, abuse problem. The judge agreed that Mr. Berry could attend the program and still receive credit for his. jail time while there. Also, Mr. Berry will be able to be on work release during the weekdays to work a job in Warrenton, but he must spend his nights and weekends in jail. Carol Kelley McLain, 35, of Hood, Virginia, was given 12 months' supervised probation. A jury had found her guilty of unlawful entry, a misdemeanor, in September. Judge Robertson sentenced her to 12 months in jail but suspended that sentence and gave her probation instead. She must also pay restitution. 97th Annual Bird Count Slated in Park Sunday .j The 97th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by Shenandoah National Park and the Shenandoah Natural History Association, will be held in the Luray area for the 28th consecutive year on Sunday, Dec. 15. Count Compiler, Park Interpreter Marsha McCabe, reports that the count will again be centered on Hershberger Hill near Stanley and cover an area of roughly 177 square miles within Page County. Since the Luray count began in 1969, over 120 species of birds have been recorded, with at total of 18,322 individual birds and 85 species being seen in 1995. The count area contains a variety of habitats, ranging from the Shenandoah River to Hawksbill Peak (4,050 feet) in the Park. The area is divided into 11 sections and for each section, an experienced watcher is designated as coordinator. Apart from its attraction as a social and sporting event, the annual Christmas Bird Count reveals interesting and scientifically useful information on the early-winter distribution patterns of various species of our winter resident birds, where they are and in what numbers. The Luray area count is one of[ more than 1,500 similar counts taken from Guam and Hawaii to Labrador, and from Alaska to Venezuela, during a two week period surrounding the Christmas holiday. This year marks the 97th anniver-i sary of the original Christmas Bird Count, taken on Christmas Day, 1900, by an intrepid group of strollers in twenty-five locations, mostly around major northeastern cities^ Since then, this annual event has grown from its original 25 to 1,500 plus, and the total participants from 21 to well over 41,000. The count itself is undoubtedly the biggest birding event of the year, and for most groups, it means days and weeks of planning and preparation in hopes of yielding the most extensive list possible in their designated area. Anyone interested in joining the Luray count or counting birds at their backyard feeder during the day of the count is welcome. For more information, contact Park Interpreter Marsha McCabe, Shenandoah National Park at (804) 985-7293. —.' I A. 29.99 MEN'S FANCY SWEATERS. Cottoh blend sweaters in crew, polo and henley styles. Choose from many colors and patterns in men's M-L-XL. B. 29.99 HAGGARD WRINKLE-RESISTANT CORDUROY PANTS. 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Community News Obituaries Rappahannock News Real Estate Classifieds B WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11,1996 Dramatic Murder Trial Recounted By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Those at the Town Hall last Friday evening for presentations on the history of the Town of Washington were in for quite a treat with Clerk Diane Bruce showing the variety of materials available from her office and the Rappahannock Historical Society, Dorothy Butler describing the black schools in the county in her youth and the continuing important role of the Black church, and high school public speaking students reading from materials from Rappahannock's history. But the best was definitely saved for last when Douglas Baumgardner gave a dramatic recounting of what he called "the trial of two centuries. On Friday, May 13, 1859 "a convicted killer went to the gallows," Mr. Baumgardner reported. There had been 2.000 people present for his trial. There were no seats available in the court house and "people were hanging outside the windows," he said. There were 5.000 present for the hanging. The case had "drama, suspense, horrer, illicit sex, an unwanted pregnancy, and the secret birth of a child," he said. Mr. Baumgardner said his report was based on a pamphlet published anomymously by a "member of the Rappahannock Bar Association" shortly after the recorded events. Mr. Baumgardner said he believes the author was probably Horiatio Gates Moffett, who had been Commonwealth's Attorney but was not in that office at the time of the trial. The Historical Society's copy of the pamphlet has disappeared, and Mr. Baumgardner said he relied on a report from it that appeared in the Rappahannock News, which the Historical Society does have. Mr. Baumgardner also checked out records in the Clerk's Office including the order of execution and boxes containing summaries of testimony by witnesses. There were 37 witnesses called for the defense although only six took the r ‘In the long, black catalog of guilt and woe that make up the criminal record which has come down to us, there is no deed that stands out in colors of deeper, darker malignity than yours/ Judge John Tyler stand. Another 24 testified for the prosecution. Presiding was Judge John Tyler of the 9th Judicial Circuit. The prosecutor was J.Y. Menefee, but Mr. Baumgardner was not able to find anything that told him who represented the defendent. James Johnson, 36, lived on a farm purchased with other family members in Harris Hollow. Mr. Baumgardner said he believes the farm is the former ski area property. Mr. Johnson was considered well mannered, and h$ had never before been in trouble. He was tnaried to Alice Dulen Johnson and they had several children. Mr. Johnson is reported to have said he married his wife "for her riches not love.” The other major character in the drama was Mary E. Shreve, called "Mollie" from Loudoun County and described as "an auburn-haired beauty." She came to live with the Johnsdns, "to take care of her aunt," Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Baumgardner said she was a beautiful girl, very popular in town with the reputation of a "pure young lady." "In the winter of 1858 there began to be heard dark and suspicious rumors of an improper intimacy. Her physical appearance began to change; she carried within her bosom the germinating fruit of a guilty passion," Mr. Baumgardner reported. He said Mollies father wrote her asking her to come home, but Mr. Johnson intercepted the letter. At some point a child was bom, and later she did return to her home in Loudoun County. From there she wrote to Mr. Johnson letters that became evidence at the trial. She asked him in one lettter, "Do you ever go to our baby’s grave?" In another letter she suggested he run away with her to Kentucky. Mr. Baumgardner reported that on June 11 "the town was thrown into a state of frenzy, as rumors circulated that an inhuman and diabolocal murder had been perpetrated." A James Carter had been at the Johnson farm talking with Mr. Johnson about buying sheep. He was invited into the house to have lemonade, and at that time Mrs. Johnson seemed to be feeling fine and had lemonade with her husband. Mr. Carter said he watched Mr. Johnson wash Mrs. Johnson's glass out. Shortly after they left they were summoned back when they heard that Mrs. Johnson was sick. A Mr. Gearing, summoned by a black slave girl, found her doubled over in pain. He said she told her little five-year old daughter that she would die because her husband had poisoned her, just as he had previouslypoisoned the dog. In short order she was dead. In examining the property for evidence, the shallow grave of a baby was discovered. Mr. Baumgardner said a post mortem was done over Mr. Johnson's objections. Mrs. Johnson'sstomach was removed and taken to Pennsylvania. An expert witness for the prosecution testified that the stomach contained strychnine. A bottle of strychnine was also found on the premises. Sapsucker Earns His Name The world is silent and dark on this clear, cold morning in early December. Days seem bereft of light now. The calendar tells me we are about three weeks away from the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year when the sun rises late and sets early. No wonder primitive man in this latitude became fearful when he saw less and less of the sun. Would it disappear completely and life with it? The sky toward the east is pale yellow with a hint of pink reflected on the clouds; Shakespeare's "rosy fingered dawn." I went outside to replenish seed in the bird feeder and noted the temperature at 22 degrees. How silent is the world. I did not even hear the "chink” of a Whitethroated Sparrow. Usually they do a bit of talking at dawn. 1 find myself back inside with the window open, listening for any bird sound. My attempts to write are futile, so I gaze out the window and look at the mountains to the south. The right words won't come. Or if they come they don't fit; seem trite and worn. wnai i am reaiiy aomg is waiting for the light to form around the dogwood tree in Mr. Jett's yard. He is our neighbor. Will the sapsucker return to the trunk of this small tree to lap the sap from the holes he has been drilling? For weeks early morning has brought this curious bird to tentatively tap on the dogwood tree; making neat holes through the bark. Suddenly the sapsucker is there.. I hear his curious, mewing note, a downward slurring whine, and can just make out the vertical white stripe down the side of the bird. No other woodpecker has this distinctive mark. I have a friend. Had a friend would be more appropriate for I have neither seen nor talked with Paddy Malone for many months. Curious, the friends one keeps in thought and ones who fade from the present because, of a move to "down in the country." This was a MadeiraMcLean friend. Paddy fixed her amused attention on the name of one bird. She asked repeatedly if there "...really is a bird called the Yellowbellied Sapsucker?" Well, yes, there is. The bird does have a yellow breast and they do suck sap. Lap would be appropriate for most birds are not equipped for By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist L J sucking. Sapsuckers drill regular holes in horizontal rows in tree trunks. Then they return to these holes periodically to sip up the sweet sap that accumulated. Birds are great opportunists and quickly take advantage of a new food supply. Other birds. Downy Woodpeckers along with warblers, kinglets and hummingbirds, drink the sweet sap that results from the sapsucker's systematic hole drilling. In warm weather insects gather to take advantage of the sweet sap. Birds gather in to snap up the ' insects. Whether or not sapsuckers resent others taking advantage of their labor and try to drive other birds off, I do not know. I found no references to it. There is an ornithological term for this "eating at the same table." The word is commensalism. Definition: "...term for the actions of birds and other animals while profiting from certain habits of their neighbors, without important effects on those neighbors." That is from THE AUDUBON SOCIETY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS by John Terres. I cannot recommend this volume enough. That definition set me to wondering. The word ’animals’ includes us humans. We are, after all, members of the Animal Kingdom. Are we indulging in commensalism when we sit down to one of the feasts that occur at Thanksgiving and Christmas? I suppose the answer lies in the interpretation of "...without important effects on those neighbors." Lenore Trott and I observed commensalism last May in southern Vermont. A European Weeping Birch, with chalky white bark, grew just outside the dining room window of the house where we were staying. We watched the sapsucker drill holes in the trunk; he was systematic about making neat horizontal rows. Withing days a male Rubythroated Hummingbird arrived and hovered at each hole, drinking the sweet sap. 1 am a tree-trunk watcher and find very few mature trees that have not been visited by sapsuckers. The regular rows of holes, now sealed up, show clearly for years after the sapsucker drilling. If drilling by these birds harmed trees there wouldn't be many trees around, or hole-drilling, sap — sipping birds for that matter. Sapsuckers have been drilling into tree trunks for millions of years. I am not concerned with the result. Nature has a way of dealing with these relationships. Adaptation and evolution worked out any problems long ago. I he Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is a kind of woodpecker and all woodpeckers drill or tap on tree trunks and limbs. They obtain their food this way. Only sapsuckers drill holes and drink the accumulated sap. The nest cavity is also constructed by drilling. Besides food getting and next construction, woodpeckers communicate through their measured and systematic drumming. The sapsucker's tapping is erratic; there are often a series of rapid thumps followed by slower, more rhythmic ones. By this irregular tapping, I always know when a sapsucker is at work. On only two occasions have I known the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker to visit our bird feeder. In McLean, suet regularly drew one of these over-wintering birds during cold, snowy weather. The other y^as in Rectortown. I placed a half-orange on the feeder and a splendid male sapsucker flew in and sipped from the fruit. It's worth the effort to attract these fine birds to the feeder. What would taste most like tree sap? John Trott welcomes reader commend at PO. Box 515, Flint Hill. Va. 22627. In supporting the guilty verdict Judge Tyler said, "Never in my experience have I seen a chain of circumstantial evidence more complete, more consistant or more conclusive of guilt. . . . In the long, black catalog of guilt and woe that make up the criminal record which has come down to us, there is no deed that stands out in colors of deeper, darker malignity than yours." Judge Tyler is also reported to have said, the trial "evidenced an adulterous and guilty passion, which like a tornado has blasted in its course the reputation of a deluded female, wrecked her peace and happiness forever and has spread death, desolation and destruction." Mr. Baumgardner reported that Benjamin F. Kennedy, was the justice of the peace who issued the warrant for Mr. Johnson's arrest, was one of his creditors. A member of the jury which convicted him, James William Fletcher, the grandfather of attorney James W. Fletcher, was another creditor, but no pne at that time considered such things a conflict of interest. The Sheriff who escorted Mr. Johnson from the jail through throngs of people accompanied by a corps of muskets and hung him from a tree in the area that now holds the pond on the property of Evelyn and Stewart Willis was William T. Miller, an ancestor of Newbill Miller. At the hanging Mr. Johnson is reported to have said he did not deny he had received a fair trial, "I do not blame the judge or jury, but I do blame the witnesses," and then he proceeded to name them all, Mr. Baumgardner reported. He said Mollie Shreve later traveled to the far west "a far cry from the beautiful young girl she had been. She was a poor penitent and heart broken." Birthday Present Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Esther Kidwell and Arland Welch have traced the ownership of each lot in town in this book available for sale in town this weekend. Proceeds will benefit the Rappahannock Historical Society. J Shopping Spree Scheduled By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Twelve lucky kids will be going on a shopping spree this Saturday as part of the "Shop With a Deputy" program put on by the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office. Major Rick MacWelch of the Sheriffs Office said that the program is designed to assist families in need. The 12 children, all chosen from the Rappahannock County Elementary School, will be picked up at home on Saturday morning and taken to the KMart in Warrenton to be paired up with a Rappahannock deputy for shopping. K-Mart is the national sponsor of the "Shop with a Cop" program. This year is the first year for this program locally. In a letter sent to potential spon Quartet At Gallery The Middle Street Gallery will be featuring the • Piedmont String Ensemble in a performance of classical and seasonal music from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The ensemble includes Margaret Borland on viola, Sharon Ford and Donna Griffith on violins and Matt Suddarth on cello. This performance will be in conjunction with the "Twelve Days of Christmas" art show at The Gallery and the Town Washington's Bicentennial Celebration. Solstice Celebration Planned The wheel of time goes round and round, and so it's time for the Second Annual Friends of Gaia Winter Solstice Celebration at 8 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Community Center on the Fodderstack Road, j Festivities will include "The Psyche Circus.” Also included in the evening's entertainment are Kim Doyle's young Dance Works students in "The Black Dance," inspired by the increase in darkness that is part of the natural world at the time of the winter solstice. Finally the evening will include Linda Ramer in "GaiRamma Jamma," an eclectic mix of various dances. sors for this program, which had set a goal of $100 each for five children, Sheriff Gary Settle said, "My staff and I are dedicated to , helping Rappahannock citizens, young and old. With the holiday season upon us, it is our goal to make Christmas a very special time for children who may not be quite as fortunate as others. We recognize all children are special in their own unique way; however, the Sheriffs Office is dedicated in providing assistance to those children who need extra support." Though the initial goal was to take five children shopping, said Major MacWelch, donations exceeded expectations and there is enough to take 12 children shopping. 'The goal is to get. these children necessities first, whether it be a coat, hat, and gloves, and have enough left over to buy some toys," said Major MacWelch. K-Mart is offering a 33 percent discount, which will allow each child to spend more than the allotted $100. After shopping, the kids will all be treated to a breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Western Sizzlin in Warrenton, where they will be given presents by Santa. Upon their return to the Sheriffs Office, each family will also receive a turkey to take home for their holi day dinner. Sheriff Settle said that the benefits of the program are that "it places the child in a positive one-to-one contact with a law enforcement officer, and that it affords the child to have something a little special for those Christmas memories." It also gives them some of the necessities they are lacking. The fund-raising for the program began three weeks ago with Capt. Jeff Brown talking to individuals and business owners about it. The goal of five children was quickly passed and grew to be enough for 12 kids in no time. Major MacWelch said that deputies and other employees of the Sheriffs Office are donating their time and have also been contributing money. Any surplus will go into a fund for next year and a special bank account is being set up for the project. Though this year's goal has been met, donations are still welcome. Checks can be made out to "Shop With a Deputy," and should be mailed to the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office at P.O. Box 487, Washington. VA 22747. Major MacWelch agrees that the people of Rappahannock have been very generous in their donations. "That tells you something about the people in this area," he said. Photo courier) ot NjifMir hi w in Nathan Erwin will discuss sharing the planet with insects at a program at the Library Friday evening.

Church j •: ■ ■ .'i . . J Activities mtmkm mmm Appreciation Service Set An appreciation service will be given at the Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22 for Mrs. Mabel J. Pendleton for her many years of service as pianoist in the church. .Everyone is invited. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. 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. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 15 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville Baptist Interim Pastor: Rev. David Small Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle are held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. 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. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 6 p.m. TUesday: 'Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.ift. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. | Morning Prayer I 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. — Mr. and Mrs. John Richard Eastham, Jr. Miss Lori Breining Weds John Richard Eastham Jr. Miss Lori G. Breining of Toms River, New Jersey, formely of Orlean became the bride of John Richard Eastham, Jr. of Washington on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Washington Baptist Church. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Phillip Bailey. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Britten from Toms River, N.J. and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Breining of Shohola, Pa. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Eastham, Sr. of Front Royal. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark, also of Washington. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a portrait neckline gown which featured lace, pearl and iridescent sequines covered with traditional white satin and a long train from the designer Alfred Angelo. The tiera veil was designed with Austrian Crystal, pearls and Jace with long pearls which enchaned the attached veil. Mrs. Donna Raccuia, sister of the bride from Bricktown, .N.J. served as matron of.honor. She wore a wine silk. satin and lace tea length suit featuring pearl buttons. Samantha Falls of Woodville, niece of the groom served as flower girl. Richard Simmons was best man for his step son. Robert Falls, nephew of the groom was ringbearer. The bride is a graduate of Fauquier High School in Warrenton and will join the staff at Oak Springs Nursing Home as a CNA in midDecember. The groom is a graduate of Rappahannock High School and is currently employed as Grocery Manager in Food Lion, Inc. in Warrenton. A reception was held in the Washington Baptist Church fellowship hall immediately, following the ceremony. The food was catered by David Huff at The Country Cafe. The groom’s mother made and served the four tier white wedding cake with baby’s breath, boxwoods, wine roses and pearls on the columns. Following a honeymoon to Pigeon Forge,'Tenn. the couple is residing on Fodderstack Road in Washington. Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 to findout who’s getting married in your neighborhood. Christmas Programs For Your Enjoyment Living Nativity Near Washington Living Nativity sponsored by the United Methodist Churches of Rappahannock will be Saturday night, Dec. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. The nativity will be presented in the red shed at Sycamore Hill beside the Library in Washington. Willis Chapel Choir Program, The Christmas Star will be presented by the Willis Chapel Choir at Willis Chapel in Huntly on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. Admission is a can of food for the needy. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church A special Christmas service will be held at, Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 14. A Christmas banquet will be held at 5 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Evangelist Mark Rogers from Fairbanks, Alaska will be singing and speaking. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to all to attend. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church ' The youth and Sunday School of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will present a program entitled, “Getting Ready for Christmas” at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. On Sunday, Dec. 22 at Christmas Cantata will be presented by Reynolds. Rev. Jon Heddleston is pastor and the community is invited to attend. Washington Baptist Church A children's Christmas play and nativity program entitled “The First Christmas Present Ever” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Washington Baptist Church. Melody Hackney is directing the play and the community is invited. Massanova Pentecost Church On Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. a group from Free Gospel Bible Institute in Pennsylvania will be presenting a Christmas Play entitled, “Greater Than Gold” at Massanova Pentecost Church. On Sunday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. the children of Massanova will be presenting a two scene Christmas play, the first scene entitled, “The Meaning of Christmas,” and the second scene entitled, “The Perfect Christmas Gift.” The pastor the Rev. L.D. Savage and congregation extends a warm welcome to the public. First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church will have their annual Christmas play following the morning service and lunch on Sunday, Dec., 15. The pastor the Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant and congregation extends a warm welcome to the public. Fellowship Assembly Of God Church Fellowship Assembly of God Church is having their annual Christmas Play entitled, “A New King Is Bom” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. The pastor the Rev. Joel Cress and congregation extends a warm welcome to all. Sperryville Methodists . The Sunday School of the Sperryville Methodist Church will present a play, The Miracle at the Orphanage at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. The community is invited. Sperryville Methodist will have their annual Christmas Eve candlelight service with communion at 8 p.m. on the 24th. Airiissville United Methodist Church On Sunday, Dec. 15 beginning at 9:45 a.m. during the Sunday School time the Amissville United Methodist Church will have a Jesus Birthday Party. Children are asked to bring a can of food-. There will be cake and punch, the Christmas story and each child will receive a small gift. At 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 there will be a play, “What’s Up, Down in Bethlehejn” will be presented and will be followed by treats and fellowship in the church’s social hall. The community is invited. Food Safety Course Planned Virginia Cooperative Extension in Planning District 9, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health, is sponsoring two 16-hour certification courses on Applied Food Service Sanitation for food service personnel. One will be held on Tuesdays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, 1997 at the Fauquier County School Food Service Office in Midland. The second class will be held at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, 12425 Village Loop. Culpeper, Virginia on Wednesdays, 2 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 12. 1997. • This course id designed to educate owners, operators, managers, and other food service personnel in proper food handling techniques and sanitation management/ The textbook used will be Applied Food Service Sanitation (cost is included in tuition). After completion of the course, there is a one-hour exam. With successful completion of the course and passing the exam, students will be issued a certificate by the National Restaurant Association. The cost of the five-week course is $92. Registration is due Jan. 3, 1997. For more information or to pre-register, call the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619. 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In 2 Corinthians 9:8 we are promised, '“And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work.” If we have faith in God's Word and draw upon it daily to meet each challenge, God will redeem us...our soul secure, covered by the Source front which all blessings flow. Worship God each Sabbath and invest in His promises. Your dividends will increase with interest. 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j Boston Residents Entertain, Travel Leslie Terry and his fiancee, Julie i Young of Connecticut spent the long I • Thanksgiving Holiday here with his mother, Mrs. Irene Terry and also visited other relatives. A great evening was enjoyed to all present for the “Pickin and Sing Along” party at the Salem Fire Hall on Friday evening and all proceeds from the refreshment stands were greatly appreciated by the Fire Department and Rescue. This w4s the last party for 1996. We offer our congratulations as we add the following names to our list of area students who made the Honor Roll at Rappahannock High School for the latest grading period, Eric Smith, Michelle and John Switzer, By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Rebekah Letsen and Braden and Matthew Wolfe. Keep up the good work! Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Helen Friendstine, who passed away over the weekend. Mrs. Amanda Brown Celebrates 16th Birthday, Has Party Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown hosted a Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party for their daughter, Amanda on Friday night at the Sperryville Fire Hall With 32 friends attending. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown entertained with a family birthday party for their daughter, Amanda’s 16th Birthday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and sons Robbie and Randy and a friend of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark, and Rev. Phil Bailey. Happy belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Carol Marangoni of Castleton who celebrated her day on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Mrs. Mary Updike is recuperating at Overlook Rehab after having hip surgery at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Sunday, Dec. 5 Mrs. Earlene Jesspe the State Women’s Missionary Union Director will be guest speaker during Sunday schooll hour and will preach at the 11 a.m. worship service. Rev. Phil Bailey pastor of Washington Baptist Church invites the public to attend and hear this"dynamic leader in the area of Missions. Mrs. D.C. Welling of Fairfax Station was a Monday guest of her mother, Mrs. Jean B. Moffett. Chuck Richardson is recuperating nicely at home after having surgery on his heel at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Judy Deal of Hume and Roger Hawkins of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Stacey and Amanda were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and Christy in Culpeper. The Youth of the Washington Baptist Church meet every Sunday evening from 4 until 6:30 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston, Vergil Payne and Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch in Front Royal on Saturday. Viewtown News Notes Santa Claus arrives at the Viewtown Store at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. For more information call 937-3249. By GLADYS DODSON V 937-4904 Happy birthday to Donnie Settle who celebrates his day today, Wednesday, Dec. 11. I apologize for the mistake in last weeks news, about Mrs. Edna Mills being a patient in the Luray Hospital. It should have said, Mrs. Edna Mills is home after being a patient in the Winchester Hospital. Get well wishes is extended to Mrs. Richafd Hitt who has been very ill. Mrs. Carolyn Dodson has moved from Viewtown to Manassas and she is being greatly missed by the community Have a .great week! Subscribe to tbs Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. yi ■vi£v'\fc , * ♦ *** By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 t Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of Sperryville, Mrs. Frances Eubank and Vergil Payne had dinner in Charlottesville. Sunday guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Donald Keyser of Alexandria. . Don’t forget to pick up your fruit that was ordered from the Rappahannock High School Band and Chorus, you can pick it up at the Rappahannock Coop on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. until 12. Call Sally Havstad about your orders at 987-9342, Please do not call the Coop. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons, Eric and Jason of Centreville were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Schultz at Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern in town. Have a good week! Friendstine and her late husband Donald, were former residents here having owned the Old Cloud farm on Route 615. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family of Castleton Ford Road were in Rochelle, Madison County on Saturday afternoon to attend the 50th wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke, which was held in the fellowship hall of Mt. Nebo Lutheran Church. They were joined by other members of the Burke family including Mrs. Lottie Burke Seal and daughter and son-in-law of Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Lee Burke of Culpeper. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Halterman, Boston-Reva Way were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham in Jeffersonston and were joined by Mrs. Charlotte Gough, Dale Lynn and Carla, Kirby Cunningham, Ashby Dodson and Jason Jones. Belated birthday wishes go out to Miss Margie .Williams who celebrated her day on “snowy” Friday and we extend wishes for a happy birthday to Mrs. Lillian Norman who celebrates today, Wednesday. We have learned that Mr. Thomas Hensley, Sr. of Rocky Top has recently underwent bypass heart surgery in the Fairfax Hospital and our prayers are for his complete recovery. Mrs. Robin Grigsby and Mrs. Janet Peregory dined at China Jade in Culpeper on Monday. A reminder that the Antique sale at the Laurel Mills store will continue through the month of December, so shop early while there’s a good supply. In the midst of rain showers, Santa made his arrival on “wheels” in the Reva area on Saturday and was greeted by many parents as they brought their children out to see him on his first arrival in our area. Old man we hope you treat these brave little ones good when you return at Christmas. Last Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Weakley, Reva Way and Mrs. Dorothy Barfield dined at Chesapeake Seafood House in Manassas. The workers of Massanova Christian Academy and church dined at Golden Corral in Culpeper Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family had as Sunday luncheon guests, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer. ♦ Miss Allison Baker, a ninth grade student at St. Luke’s Lutheran School made the All-A-Honor Roll during the first quarter. Congratulations! “The good we do is remembered best when we forget ourselves." ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 825-1037 South, Culpeper ABE&DEEli Wednesday Night Prime Rib Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, -| OC Potato & Onion Rings vP X vl# i OurJobIsTDHelpYou TLjrn THem Into Molehills. une oi tne sad realities or modern day life is that problems can simply become too big to handle without professional help: If that time comes, remember Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center. A partnership of Culpeper Memorial Hospital and the University of Virginia, Pinebrooke-UVa provides ■ caring, effective treatment on a shortterm basis for a full spectrum of psychiatric disorders from depression and anxiety to more complex disorders. Every effort is made to return our patients to a healthy, normal life as quickly as possible. As a result, therapy is, for the most part, shortterm and intensive. But the most important Pinebrooke-UVa advantage is the personal attention and interest we show to each and every patientWith only 18 beds, staff and patients here almost become family. For more information, call or visit Pinebrooke-UVa. Because life's problems shouldn't be insurmountable. Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center at Culpeper Memorial Hospital Culpeper, Virginia (540) 829-4132 (800) 848-3899 weanesaay, uccemoer 1i, iyyo L/U Upcoming Events ■ One-Stop Shopping Party The second annual one-stop shopping party will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Shops at Mountainside Market, one mile west of Sperry ville on U.S. 211. There will be gourmet and natural foods, books, fine art, cards, jewelry, clothing and collectibles. Each store will feature holiday tastings and valuable give-aways. The shops include Cabin Fever Books, Odyssey Collection, Inc. and Mountainside Market. For additional information call 987-9100. 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 Santa, special appearance by George Washington, Christmas special at the shops and many, many other activities throughout the Town. All are invited to attend this free day of fun and excitement. Adult Education Survey The Rappahannock County Public School plan to offer adult education classes beginning in January, 1997. A survey is now being conducted to determine the types of classes to be offered. Anyone wishing to contribute their opinion or teach classes are encouraged to contact Jeanie Dwyer at 987-8773. Rlay 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 nop-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. Holiday Opening at Public House The Flint Hill Public House is hosting it's second annual Holiday Open House. Proprietors John and Denise Pearson encourage everyone to come and join them and the staff at the Public House for some holiday good cheer. They will be serving refreshments while enjoying the music of Harpist Lorraine Duisit. The Open House begins at noon, Dec. 14 and will conclude at 3 p.m. The Public House will also serve lunch during there normal service hours which are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 675-1700. 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 pen person. There will also be a free photo with Santa for children 10 and under. Coping with Holiday Grief As a service to the community, Hospice of the Rapidan will provide a workshop on coping with holiday grief at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2320 in Culpeper. Anyone who has lost a loved one through any circumstances is welcome to attend. For more information, or to register for this free program, call Hospice of the Rapidan, 8254840. Fruit Ready for Pickup The Rappahannock High School Band and Chorus fruit orders are in and can be picked up at the Rappahannock Coop from 2 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12th and Friday, Dec. 13th also on Saturday, Dec. 15th from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Please do not call the Coop about your fruit, call Sally Havstad 987-9342. Winter Solstice Celebration Friends of Gaia presents a Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 8 p.m. at the Community Center just outside Washington. Festivities will include: a mask theatre production of "The Psyche Circus"; a piece choreographed by Kim Doyle for her Dance Place student entitled "The Black Dance"; a new dance choreographed by Linda Ramer entitled Gai Rahima Janna plus food, dancing and music. Admission is $5 per person. Special Bingo Planned A special bingo will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Castleton Volunteer Fire Department. For more information call 9373°76. . 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 Charhpagne 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 willaccompany all tastings. Live .music emphasizing Chopin will accompany this unique event from 11- a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 6357627. Director To Speak The Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia, Harry Weinstock will speak and answer questions at the December meeting. 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 information or support call Pat Salmon at 675-3137.

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Make check/money order made payable to: Times Community Newspapers-Classlfled P.0. Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 ■1.;__ 3._ 5 __ 7._ 9_ If._ 13._ 15._ 17_ 19._ 21_ 23. __ 25.___ 27. __ 29._._... Which Paper(s): 2. 4.. 6.. 8.. 10.. 12. _ .14.. .16.. .18.. 20 —-1ADDITIONAL WORDS . 22. _ .24.. .26 . .28 . .30.. v/diuymy m.__ Name:_ ._ Address:__ City: __ ' Stale:_Zip: Phone: ( )__ 1 Antiques ft Collectibles Scott Antique Market - 1,600 exhibitor booths. December 21 & 22. Monthly- November thru June. Ohio Expo CenterColumbus, Ohio. 1-71, Exit 17th Avenue. (614)569-4112. Verons Antiques and Flea Market: antiques and collectibles. Route 11 across from fire house, now accepting dealer applications, PreIndian museum, open 9am-5pm, Thursday thru Sunday. (540)248-3532. Public Auction, Commonwealth of Virginia, December 18, 1996, *9:00am. VCU Surplus Richmond Virginia. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice, 1990 Dodge Van, 1983 GMC Van, 1973 Dodge Van, 1981 Chevrolet Stake Body, microscopes, back isolation machine, computers, printers, chairs, desks, copiers, medical and scientific apparatus, fax machines, file cabinets, metal lathe, battery charger, much more. Items subject to change. For a complete listing contact » State Surplus Property (804) 2363666. Warehouse, Cary Street, Public Auction: Commonwealth of Virginia. Saturday, December 14, 1996, 9am. Confederate home for ladies. 2800 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. Brass door knockers, knobs, window pulls and latches, coat hooks, double glass doors, solid wood doors, glass towel bars, wooden hand rails, Vitreous china sinks, artist books, copyrights from 1901, retired photo exhibits, Olympic posters 1972-1976 some signed, urns, large cast iron, weaving looms, lawn mowers, Kohler leaf blowers, toro grounds master 220 tractor with sweeper, toro trailor, aerator, Ryan pull behind, 36, rototiller, Honda F500, Toro, 42 inch mowing deck. . Auctioneers Note: The items in this auction are from the confederate Home for ladies Building renovation and other Virginia museum of fine arts property, none of the items in this auction are. property which belonged to the Confederate Ladies. Some items will be sold preprice. Items subject to change. For a complete listing contact State Surplus (804) 236-3666. 3 Announcements DIabeticsl (using Insulin) Medicare pays for supplies. We bill them, ship to you. Save money. Satisfaction guaranteed. Liberty Medical 1 -800633-2001. No H.M.O. Members mention 12401. VA. Wine of the Monti Club Award winning Va wines shipped to youi door each month. The made in Virginia Store 807 Caroline Street Fredericksburg. 1 - 80C/826-0534. http://www.vawine.club.Com. We Would like to express our sincere appreciatipn to everyone for the outpouring of support our family received at the loss of our beloved Bobby. To know that he had touched so many lives and was loved by so many will help us to deal with our sorrow. We-are grateful to Reverend Merlin Shorb and Reverend Phillip Bailey for helping us to find the strength that we so desperately need. Each act of kindness and caring was very special and will always be remembered. May God bless you all. The Smpot Family. 4 Building Materials Honda 1995 Civic EX. 4 door, 5-speed, 45,000 highway miles, fully loaded, including extra accessories. 6 CD changer, split 5 Star rims, tail, alarm, moon roof, new tires. Good owner, $16,000 negotiable. Ask for Chris. 540-349-3381. Profit Storage Centers: Steel mini-storage buildings. Factory direct: erection available. 30x100, 20 units, $9,692; 40x150, 30 units,, $16,215. Free brochures. Sentinel buildings, 800-327-0790, extension 790. Steal Building Sale: “Rock Bottom Pnces!” Go direct. Save up to 40%. Example: 25x40, $2,344; 30x50, $4,788; 40x60, $6,944; 47x90, $9,988; 70x120, $23,944. Others. Ends optional. Pioneer 1-800-668-5422. Two steel buildings, public liquidation, 40x27 was $6450, now $3250. 40x60 was $8690 now $5980. Must sell, can deliver, blueprints included. 1-800-292-0111. 5 Business Opportunities Home Computer Users needed. $45,000 income potential. 1 ^800-5134343, Ext. B-22370. Call for details. Auctions 2 AN TIQUE AUCTION Sunday* Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. (Preview Sat., Dec. 14,10 a.m.-6 f.m.) Featuring: Over 100 lots of furniture including early 1900s Early American kitchen step back (one of a kind); 4-tin pie safe cabinet; Oak china cabinet; Oak high back bed; Ornate mahoga Tiger oak bow front server. Oak & walnut armours; chests; Marble-top washstanik; Pegged farm table; Drop leaf tables; Parlor stove; Chests; Dressers; Stands; Tables; etc. A number of pieces varying in condition from primitive, painted, stripped, and finished from late 1800s toearly 1900s. 3 old country store display cases (I countertop slant front). Over 75 collectible toys including 1930s Amos & Andy "Fresh Air Taxi" by Marx; 1929 “Joy Rider'' by Marx; 1922 On Boy cap pistol; 1920s Lehmann climbing monkey; Early 1900s 2o fire engine; Little Orphan Annie stove; Plus numerous tin, die cast, fncuon, and windup vehicles from '30s to ‘60>, tin lunch boxes, etc Several dozen collectible dolls mostly mint, in box. plus older dolls and doll furniture Contents of tour showcases full of glassware, china, figurines, and whatnots. Numerous miscellaneous including old farm bell; Large iron pot, b-ptece sterling dresser set by Tiffany; Crystal apple by Tiffany; Tiffany clock. Skit machine, Vintage clothing; Linens; Quilts; Rugs; Oil la Trunks; etc , etc , etc :ugs; Oil lamps; Mirrors, PnnLs, Pictures; Culpeper Auction Center t L5 unit* NL ««l town on Kt, 522) 122X2 Srvmvillc Pike (Rt.522) Culpeper, VA 22701 tor Mk1$4A X25-9M5 # 1 Fax: i*M) X25-7H40 Auctioneer: Km DIMrii VAR#2I37 terms: ('ask. credit card, ckeck/pusilive 1.1). No Iwyer s no rrwnrs absolute* a tut ion. Staling. IiuhI by lAikt siilc ( titering. Wednesday, December 11,1996 5 Business Opportunities Attn: Experienced Truck Drivers, Drive to Own!! $0 Down/ 78 cents all Miles. Ownership possible in 18 months. Average . 10,000 +miles/ month. Company Drivers: Newer equipment. Competitive pay / benefits. Call: New Apple Lines 1800-843-8308 or 1-800843-3384 Madison, SD. Monday - Friday, 8-5pm Central. Call!!! Log 'Home Dealerships. Unlimited earning potential! Part/ Full time. Protected marketing area/ leads. Log packages from $12,000. For information call Brentwood Log Homes, 800-2645647 ext CP07. MARSHALL. VA PRINT SHOP Exc. bus. oppt. for Small Business Man. Must see to appreciate. For oppt. call Diversified Realty Corporation. 703-759-7311. Person Wanted to own & operate retail candy shop in Loudoun area. Low investment. FOR INFO., CALL Mrs. Burden’s Gourmet Candy Company, ' Dallas, TX (972) 991-8239 Supplement Your income, work with National sports organization by establishing youth' and adult programs, in your area. Looking for directors, umpires, for softball, baseball, etc. Send inquiries to: Softball, P. O. Box ,1914, Salem, Virginia 24153. 11 Crafts & Art Unique Handcrafted gifts available at the Rappahannock Mud Works Factory Gift Shop located at 6287 Vint Hill Road, Warrenton, Virginia. (800-327-7541) Items from stemware to lamps. From wind chimes to porcelain boxes are made, and, or decorated on the premises using many motifs including fox hunt, grape, floral and holiday. Store hour 7:30A.M. to 5:00 P.M., M-F; 9A.M.-2P.M. on Saturdays. (evening . hours available by * appointment) 14 Farm Equip/ Supplies Hey For Sale: square bales. Quality orchard grass. Bluegrass with clover mix. Flint Hill. Easy access. $2.75 bale. (540)675-3137. 15 Firewood Wanted: tree tops or lap wood & Dead trees to use as Firewood. We do the cutting. Call Collect (301)874-3974. 1 1/2 year old German short- haired pointer: spayed, good with kids, free to good home. Call (703)689-3750. Adopt • Kommondore, 3 years, female, spayed, 120 lbs. Also, 2 Cocker Spaniels, 1 male, 4 years, neutered, tan; 1' female, spayed, blond, 2 years, very sweet dog.. Second Change Rescue. 304-229-7285. Adopt Radbona Hound, 1 year female, spayed, 30 lbs Very sweet dog. Second Chance Rescue, 304229-7285. Barn homas needed for shy, unadoptable cats. Spayed/ neutered. All medical provided. 703295-0678. National Geographies magazines: please call Thursday only, 1st caller wins! (703)729-2901. Season Specials Give the Gift of Clean this Christmas. 3 hour, 4 hour & 6 hour Clean Service Gift Certificates. Call Clean and Green 675-3139 foar more information. 41 Lost & Found F.ound: Adult calico cat, very friendly, timid, Washington, VA, 12-5. 540-675-3679. Lost: Reward! Male Jack Russell Terrier, answers to Tuffy, Jeffersonton area. (540)937-2131. the CLASSIFIEDS get results! Misc. 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 pack, $10; High chair, $40; Car seat, $10. Call Pam Lettie at (540)9550503. Woodstove: Classic Jotul 1979, used only one season, green enarfiel cast iron, $500. Beautiful stove. Call 540-9878443, after 6pm. 43 Misc. Wanted CASH!!! We pay Cash for notes secured by real estate First or second deeds of trust or mortgages. Fast closings; friendly people. Call CAMBRIDGE nowl 540-662-2300 Chany Picker w/Bucket Lift & Farm Trailers Tax deductible gift needed of hydraulic bucket lift w/truck. Also farm wagons & trailer. For use at non-profit Great Meadows Field Events Center. Please phone Bob Hilton, Grounds Manager (540)253-5001, evenings (40)253-5030, or fax (540)253-5005. WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers All types. Cash terms. Will pick-up at (arm . (410) 987-5642 45 Musical Instruments Plano- Kohler & Campbell, black concerto with bench, 42”, brand new, $2,250. Please Call 703444-1140._ Personals A devoted couple seeks to adopt your new bom and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. Services r (BflQjftQgJ e©Gm p wjM.mi Child Care Directory Call Today To Place Your Child Care Service or Child Care Wanted Ad At a Discounted Rate. ^ 1.800-8524797 Ask For Jackie M. Announcements The Community Health Care Services Guide £tm«5 Contact: Colleen L. Shelton 1-800-852-4797 Make A Toast “To Your Health" Your greatest wealth Is your health. Classified's “To Your Health: The Community Health Care Services Guide” will help Improve the return on your Investment. You’ll find Information about the professionals, organizations, community resources, pharmacies and other resources to keep you and your loved ones happy, healthy & safe. Classified’s “To Your Health” focus section will start making house calls January 1, 1997. It's the best prescription we can offer for a better way of life! Happy Jack Trivermicide: Recognized safe & effective against hook, round, & tapeworms in dogs & cats. Available OT-C at Southern States. 437-180Q.__ Jack Ruaaall 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. 52 Services EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 20/20 without glasses! Safe, rapid, non-surgical, permanent restoration 68 weeks. Airline pilot developed. Doctor approved. Free information by mail: (800) 422-7320, ext. 239, (406) 961-5570, Fax (406) 961-5577. http://www.visionfreedom.com Satisfaction Guaranteed. Chimney Sweeping Relining ©lb Jfaafjumeb j&rrtiice Fully Insured Bruce Vierling 675-3508 WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL Dec. 15 to Feb. 28,1997 All manufacturers of mowers, tillers and trimmers Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE This special applies to ALL manufacturers of MOWERS • TILLERS ■TRIMMERS CMtoracpwtmMt JJLSwan, Jr. & Co. 16033 Ira Hoffman Lane Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-8371 Rt 29 Acroaa from Co-op. 55 Service* Misc SDebt Consolidations Free. Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non-profit, licensed/ Bonded. 1-800955-0412. 56 Services Personal SSCASHSS Immediate $$ for structured settlements and deferred insurance claims. J.G. Wentworth 1-800-3863582. Affordable and beautiful Weddings! Smoky Mountain Wedding Chapels. Rustic log, Elegant contemporary. Formal Wear, Honeymoon rentals. Photos , videlo, music, etc. free Information. 1-800262-5683. Debt Consolidation! Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce or eliminate interst. 24 hour approval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. Call Toll Free 1-888-7957671. Rentals Apartments For Rent: Wintergreen Condo, 1 or 2 bedroom, weekly or weekend rates, near ski slopes and Wintergarden. By owner. 540-987-8150. Mlddleburg, in town, ground floor, 2 bedroom, T bath, wood floors, washer/ dryer hook-up, central air/ heat, cable TV available. Pets on approval. Available Dec. 16th. $675. 540-687-5855, leave message. Sperryville, 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 Two Bedroom house on farm, electric and wood heat, Gid Brown Hollow, Washington, Virginia. $500 month; references required. (540)987-8150. Horse stable also available. 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. Rentals Wanted 1 bedroom apartment for . 1 person, within a 20 minute drive of Washington, Virginia. No pets. Excellent references. 6753806, leave message. Wanted to Rent: Shortterm lease, December ‘96 thru June '97. Excellent references. Will consider housesitting. Please call 540-987-8114, leave message. Wanted: Large 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. Real Estate For Sale Can't afford the home you need? Own a home now, without the down payment most banks require. Complete permanent financing if qualified. DeGeorge Home Alliance. 1-BOO-343-2884. Foreclosed government homes. Save up to 50% or more on repossessed homes. Little/no down payment. Bad credit OK. Call now 800-777-0097 Ext. 500 (SCAN) Hunting/ Fishing Cabin: Sizes to sleep 4 to 12. Steel strength, 20-year warranty. Erect yourself in one day. Limited availability. From only $1,995. Toll free 1-888-422-4239, Rappahannock County: 25 acre parcels on protected land. Beautiful views, lovely house sites. (540) 636-9388. REES Call Today To Place Your Christmas Tree Ad All It Takes Is A Phone Call 1-800-852-4797 Ask for Jackie M. run ■ u« aiisiuu TUI:I IAI H Going Out of Business Sale '' ANY TCt f JWt l-MI <ll-l H "VIRGINIA'S FINEST" and other fine Norway Spruce 5-91; White Pine 5-9' and Blue Spruce 4-6* OPEN 9-5 DECEMBER 7,8,14 & IS LOCATION: 4 miles east of Flint Hi* on Rt. 637 (North Poe s Rd) DIRECTIONS: from Warraneon: 5 mies W onUS 211 toRt. 688; R 8 rm to Rt. 647; 14 m. toRI 637, R 2 mi to larm. From other area*- check map or can (home) 301-5774316 or (tarm) 540-364-2811 Snack shack and toilet facilities available.

Real Estate Lota/Acreage 1 Hour DC Beltway. Horse Lover’s Dream. 21-t- Acres - $49,900. Rolling meadows & parklike woods with pristine mountain views & S minute walk to private spring-fed river. Long, frontage. Ready to build, camp, ride horses or just relax! Special low terms. Call now 304-262-2770. 50 Mile Mountain Views! 10+ acres Riverfront $49,777. Enjoy the best of both worlds! Pristine rolling land with breathtaking 3 state views and level frontage on crystal dear river for, fishing, conoeing & swimming. One-of-a-kind! Rare opportunity to own land Inear town. Excellent terms. Call now 304-2622770. Hunter Company, Virginia. Bay Area. Astounding! 13.06 Acres Waterfront $19,990 Developer doseout. Beautifully wooded homesite with direct access to Ches. Bay. Paved state roads, ug utils, buyer satisfaction guarantee. Hurryl First time offered at this price! 800-775-4563 ext. 1974. A Blue green Property. Martlnsburg, WVA Timber Co. Liquidation, 10 acres - $39,900. Beautiful land near river with large stately trees & great views - selectively thinned for a park-like setting. Only 1 hour DC Beltway. Soil tested, warranty deed. Bank wilt finance at 8.85% fixed. This was a great timber deal for us, now a tre^ mendous land bargain for you! Priced way below market for immediate sale. Call owner for appdntment. 304-2622770. Real Estate Wanted state road Cash- In unwanted cemetery property. 1 year listing only $39.00. 1800-559-0166. Attention cemetery lot buyers- Can for huge Savings through ‘For Sale By Owner" List. a5^™™11 Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County,. Virginia, made and entered on the 13th day of November, 1996, in the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Reaper, et al against Anna Stump Kirth, and others, Chancery Cause #3530, and the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Heager, et al. against Marsyet R. Tanner, et al. Chancery Cause S95CH-40 (said chancery causes having been consolidated), I will, on Friday, January 3, 1997, at the front door of the Court House in Washington, Virginia, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on that day, offer for sale to the highest bidder, three (3) parcels of real estate, lo-wit: 1. Tract #1 containing 5 Acres, together with a right of way thirty feet in width; 2. A lot containing 1.02 acres (less 0.17 acre, more or less): 3. A lot containing 1.90 acres with a 15-foot right of way and the ‘....use of a certain spring situated on the other land of Mary J. Reager....,* together with all improvements situated thereon and all privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, which property is situated in Wakefield District, on the west side of U.S. Route 522. Said tracts are more particularly described by the records contained in the files of the above sytled Chancery suits. Said 5acre parcel (Tract #1) is also more particularly described by plat and survey of Larry C. Himelright, dated June 1, 1993, and filed with the Commissioner's Report in the above-referenced Chancery Suit #3530. Said three parcels of real estate are further shown (as 5.0000 acres, 1.90 acres and 1.02 acres) on a topographical plat made by John Baumgardner, P.C., dated December 17, 1995, and filed amonast the papers of the aforesaid Chancery Cause #95CH40. Terms of sale: A bidder's deposit of $5,000.00, said deposit being due and payable on me date of sale in cash or equivalent funds with the balance of said purchase price being due and payable, in full, thirty (30) days form me date of sale THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AND CONFIRMATION BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Settlement and compliance with the terms of sale to be had and complied with within thirty (30) days of me date of sale. In the event of default by me purchaser, the Court reserves the right to declare a forfeiture of me deposit, keep me deposit, and read vertise and re-sell the proeprty at me risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The Special Commissioner makes no representations as to me physical characteristics or condition of any improvements located on the property. Prospective bidders ae encouraged to inspect me property prior to the date of sale. The property is to sold subject to all covenants, restrictions and easements of record. The Special Commissioner may sell the three parcels that are the subject of this notice separately or together, or in such combination as he deems appropriate. The lots being sold are contiguous and may be subject to appropriate boundary adjustments so as to optimize building sites. The lots in question, all of which are relatively small, offer a rare investment opportunity in Rappahannock County. DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER, Special Commissioner For more information contact: DOUGLAS K.. BAUMGARDNER Special Commissioner Post Office Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 • (703)675-3617 12-11, 12-18, '12-25-96 and 1-1-97 *165252 j VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK * COUNTY DELIA LINDSEY HALL, COMPLAINANTS v. MARGARET RECTOR THOMAS, et. als, Defendants IN CHANCERY NO. 93 CH-18 SQMMjSSIgNERS: Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, entered on the 16th day of May, 1996, in the chancery cause of Delia Lindsey Hall et als, vs. Margaret Rector Thomas, et als, No. 93CH-18, the undersigned Special Commioners will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Court House of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in the Town of Washington 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) awes, 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 County, Virginia in Deed Book S, page 251. Said parcel was surveyed by John M. Baumgardner, Land Surveyor, on December 7, 1995, as containing 21.4218 acres, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit in this cause. This parcel is 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. _QE_SALE: 110,000.00 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 Sjaerr^ville, Virginia (540) 987-8511 - or - T.C. Lea, Jr., Esquire 15145 Brandy Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540) 825-0033 11- 20,11-27,12-4 4 12- 11-96 *162930 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 5541 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 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 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 84 Automobiles Acura 1995 Integra LSBlack, 3 door, power everything, surtroof, AM/ FM cassette, low mileage. Excellent condition! $15,250 or best offer. Call 703-860-5709 after 7pm or 703-787-3840 daytime. _ Acura 1995 Integra LS: Black, 3 door, power everything, sunroof, am/fm, low mileage, excellent condition, $15,500/ or best offer. Call Shayna after 7pm (703)860-5709 or (703)787-3840 Daytime. BMW 1987 325.I: Grey with black leather interior. Auto, 4 door, sunroof. Tender loving care. $4,500 Call 703-7711838, leave message. Chevy 1952 Pickup: Restored, 5 windows,. runs good, looks good, new paint, $5,800. (301) 7392627. Ford 1987 Escort GT: 5 speed, sunroof, Red, great condition in and Out, 130K miles, well maintained, 2 owner car, $1,850/ or best offer. (540) 338-7968. 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. Toyota 1983 Tercelwhite. Good mechanical condition. Needs body work. $600, must sell. 540-349-9449. CARS UNDER $200. DEA, IRS, FBI Nation-wide Auction. Trucks, boats, motorcycles, more! Call now 1-800-400-3308 Ext. 4071. 85 Truckg/Vang 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. 88 Parts & . Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions and parts installed (If purchased hare). Over 2,000 cars and tmcks at all times. We Buy and Sell running cara and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 . Sunday 9-5 Located Rt 229,3 miles past Culpeper High School. PM571 Help Wanted BACKHOE OPERATOR NEEDED Please call (703) 471-1990 or report to Jim Ownes with Brothers Development for interview at the Coffeewood Juvenile Correctional Ctr in Mitchells, VA. DAIRY FARM Need help milking and working with cattle. Driver's license required. Hospitalization available. 703-754-0136 KENNEL HELP NEEDED 20-25 hours per wk Must be willing to work days/eve./wknds Send work exp anc references to: P.O. Box 428 Washington, VA 22747 Job update M&Week Edttion Saltt Team up with Orkin! Exceptional opportunities in a recession proof industry are now available for Residential & Commercial sales Inspectors Orkin team members must be self motivated, honest & aggressive with a genuine desire to succeed. Prior direct or commercial sales experience a plus. If you possess a winning attitude... we’ll provide: •Excellent earnings potential limited only by your abilities •Great benefits including company paid retirement plan, guaranteed income during training & generous auto allowance. •No overnight travel •Strong advertising support •Advancement into management for those who qualify To be a part of the Orkin team, contact ART KING at: 800-518-8885 Orkin Pest Control eoe m/f/d/v Drug-Free Workplace Electricians- Residential mechanics and helpers, experienced or will train. Must have own tools and transportation to shop, located between Warrenton and Gainesville. We offer top pay, paid holidays/ vacation, health insurance (medical, dental, life), 401K retirement plan, 40/hr.+ work week. Sponsor of the Fairfax Co. Apprenticeship Program. Sundance Electrical Contractors, Inc., New Baltimore Business Park, 540-349-8200. Photographic Technician Master b&w printer needed. Must be ‘able to print and judge quality of exhibition grade b&w prints. Must be willing to take and accept responsibility. Other photo exper. desirable. Call Frank at 540-364-4588 MH/CLINICIAN III #7047-02 Full-time position in Fauquier. Licensed therapist to provide full range of therapy to children, adolescents & adults to include crisis intervention, intakes, assessments & short term therapy. Must be able to ihdependently assess & treat consumers with a wide range of symptomology & provide clinical supervision. Hiring Rangp: $30,849-34,651.50/yr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 12/20/96 to: Human Resources RappahannockRapidan CSB 401 S. Main St. Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. DEPUTY SHERIFF/JAILER The Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff/Jailer. Applications may be obtained in person from the Sheriff's Office Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Applications must be completed and returned to the Sheriff's Office prior to December 31, 1996. Applications previously submitted after January 1, 1996, are still active and will be considered for the position. Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office P.O. Box 487 Washington, VA 22747 540-675-3331 An Equal Opportunity Employer 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 LITE CELLULAR, INC. HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT ITS LOCATION AT WARRENTON, CULPEPER & , FRONT ROYAL: INSIDE SALES/OFFlCE ASST. SALES MANAGER CELLULAR. MGMT., OFFICE, CUST. SVC., AND/OR SALES EXPERIENCE IS A PbUSt CALL ROXANNE AT (540) 229-3456 TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW. EXTENSION HOURLY TECHNICIAN Part time (twenty hours per week) restricted through June 30,1997. Location: Rappahannock County, 4-H Youth Duties: Provide leadership for the Rappahannock County 4-H youth program including planning, implementing, arid evaluating Extension edcational programs. The programs include community clubs, special interest dubs, in school enrichment programs, and community based workshops Other duties involve coordinating and planning 4-H camps and recruiting and training youth and adult volunteer leaders. Support other unit Extension and county activities as needed. Salary: Hourly rates will be based on qualifications and experience. Qualifications: Experience in educational programming, youth work, volunteer management, effective communication, and computer skills. Knowledge of agriculture, home economics, youth education, or related areas. Valid Virginia driver’s license To Apply: Forward a letter of interest, resume, and a completed Rappahannock County Application for Employment to: Kenner Love, Extension Agent, P.O. Box 119, Washington, VA 22747 by January 9 Application forms are available at the Rappahannock Extension Office located in the Washington Arts Building Rappahannock County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Obituaries Phil Eastham Philip Byrd (“Phil”) Eastham Sr., died on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Bom on Aug. 16, 1924, in Flint Hill, he was the son of Edwin Marion Eastham Sr. and Fannie Guerrant Pullen Eastham. ■ He was the fifth generation for the Eastham family to live in the Flint Hill area of Rappahannock County. Following his marriage to Helea Hampton Wright in 1950, he moved to Fauquier County. He made his home in Hume for over 40 years. He spent the last years' of his life in Warrenton. In addition to his wife, Helen, he is survived by three sons, Philip Byrd Eastham Jr. of Charlottesville, George Wayne Eastham and his wife Caren of The Plains and Mark Hampton Eastham and his wife Kathy of Tappahannock. He is also survived by three grandchildren. The sixth of seven children, he was preceded in death by his sister, Fisher Eastham Burford, and his brothers. Dr. Edwin Marion Eastham Jr. and Dabney McGhee Eastham. Surviving are one sister, Frances Eastham Brad*jprd of Flint Hill and two brothers, William Guerrant CLOREGEEST 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 GRAB FOR SAFETY ■ Avoid slipping in the tub • with Guardian's Deluxe - Tub Grab Bar. " • Easy tool-free installation • Attractive, sturdy clamp ’ design ~ • Nonslip grip = • Lifetime limited warranty Model 98005wht 4C0NVALESS The Plains Pharmacy • The Plains (540) 253-5275 • 800-237-5717 (“Dunny”) Eastham Sr. of Amissville and Thomas Lindsay Eastham of Ben Venue. He was a member of Leeds Episcopal Church. Memorial services were held on Friday, Dec. 6 at Leeds Episcopal Church, located on Route 688 between Markham and Hume. John Printz (Johnnie) Lillard, 96, of Etlan, died on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. He was bom in Madison County, on Aug. 21, 1900. He was a retired carpenter and a member, of Etlan United Methodist Church. His parents were the late John. Henry Lillard and Martha Susan Printz Lillard. « > His wife was the late Martha Utz Lillard. 1 Survivors include three daughters, Betty L. Estes of Sperry ville, Edna L. Royston of Leesburg and Martha L. Watson o( Richmond; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.' Funeral service were held on Friday, Dec. 6 at Etlan United . Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry Daniel Aylor officiating. Interment was in Etlan Cemetery. 9 Pallbearers were Charles Kennth Estes II, John Anthony Roston, JohnChristopher Watson, James Stewart Lillard, Walter Richard Lillard, Michael Joseph Baader II, Russell Curtis Lillard and Robert B. Lillard Jr. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. • Helen Fridenstine Helen Marie Fridenstine, 80, formerly of Rappahannock County, died on Dec. 6, at Rappahannock Westminister Canterbury Health / Center in Irvington. A native of Amherst, Ohio, she was the widow of Donald George Fridenstine. She was a member of Kilmarnock Baptist Church. \ She is survived by a sob and daughter-in-law, Neal D. and Lovey Jane Fridenstine of Kilmarnock; a daughter and son-in-law, Marie F. and Larry W. Williams of Chatham, Ma. She is also survived by four grandchildren. \ Graveside services were held on John Lillard ^JJnD OPtNlNG 6 bedding King Koil Chiropractor Endorsed } SAVE UP TOfraaM 50-70%| Shop Now for the Bests Values on Remaining I Seasonal Serta invento Don't miss this chance Save on Serta including £9 PLUS Bed Frame purchase of any DISCOUNTERS of MATTRESSES 106 W. Main\St., Luray, VA 540-743-2573 l r* lajor Credit Cards Honored

Amissville Officers fc Amissville Fire and Rescue Company elected their officers for 1997 at the Dec. 4 meeting held at the firehouse. Serving for the coming year will be President Jack Atkins; VicePresident Art Candenquist: Sec'retary Sheila Smith; Treasurer Sandi Carter; and elected to the Board of Directors is Bobby Carter. Operational officers for 1997 include Fire Chief J.B. Carter, Jr.; Assistant Chief Scott Chamberlin; «Captain Wayne Dodson; Lieutenant Al Kellert; EMS Assistant Chief Sharon Scott; EMS Captain Sheila Scott; EMS Lieutenant R.M. Hosna IV. The members of the Amissville Fire and Rescue Company urges community residents to include fire safety - in their holiday plans and wishes everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. The emergency crews also thank the community for their ‘ support in 1996. The Community Christmas Food a 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 you would like to make a cash 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 basket, 31 fruit baskets, and 32 poinsettias were delivered to deserving area residents thanks to the generosity of people like you! 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. Time is running out! 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. With every $10 purchase at Hackley’s Store, your name will go into the Christmas Raffle “Chance Jar” and have an opportunity to win: First Prize — gift basket with assorted specialty items including Cheddar cheese, Virginia jams, Virginia Jellies, Virginia maple syrup, old fashioned Christmas candy and much more, in a handmade split oak basket; Second Prize— one quart of select oysters; Third Prize — $10 gift certificate for Hackley’s deli. Your area Boy Scouts are busy selling poinsettias ready to grace your home or office. They make great gifts for that hard-to-buy-for person. Due to the holidays, the news will need to be in the box at Hackley’s Store at little earlier, I will pick Up the news for Christmas week on Thursday, December 19th and for the January 1 st Andersons Enjoy Guests Mr. and Mrs. James Carly Anderson of Mobile, Alabama arrived on Tuesday to spend a few days with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson. Don and Bonnie Cobb returned to their home in Laurenceburg, Tennessee on Tuesday after spending the Thanksgiving holidays with Mrs. Coob’s mother, Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray ivfCNE CLARK.! tm-z&n was a Sunday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and all attended the Christmas dinner held at the Woodville Baptist Church. Curtis Crawford and daughter, Katherine of Flint Hill and Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mrs! Audra Crawford. Rodney and Jo Vest spent Friday and Saturday night Christmas shopping in Fredericksburg. PLEASE KEEP IT DOWN. High blood pressure can be controlled Tb learn how. call us. American Red Cross Real Estate Directory .—i — —— ■ ■■■■ —- — ■■■ 1 — ■■■■■■■■■■■ 111 By GLENDA GUM issue on Thursday, December 26th. Let me hear from you with* your plans For Christmas or if you had guests over he holidays. Real Estate Transaction The following real estate transaction was recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock 'Clerk’s Office. / Robert G. Wellemeyer to Robert Gerard Wellemeyer, lot one, 10.870 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of Gift. Take Your Pick of Rappahannock Properties • Gid Brown Hollow - Jenkins Mountain; six parcels from $2,500 - $4,000. The best views in the county! • Reduced to $59,000 - 5.9 acres in exceptionally natural setting. • Appealing home with many new improvements on two acres for $91,000. IB. The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 10.2289 ACRES mostly open, in a prime location in Flint Hill. Improved with a 3/4bedroom, 2-bath Rambler with full basement and a grand full back porch. Nice spacious barn and one outbuilding. $177,500 29.120 MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN ACRES improved with a 2-story home that has excellent workmanship. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, stone fireplace, full daylight basement with office space. Enjoy nature and the sounds ot the Jordan River. $280,000 40 ACRES of mountain land on Big Bastard Run. 4-wheel drive to get in. Private and naturally beautiful. $80,000 TWO LOTS: abutting 522 in the Scrabble area. (1) 5.0730 acres at $41,000 and (2) 4.3450 acres at $38,500. Both are beautiful and will make fine homesites. 28.5230 ACRES in the Castteton area. Wooded, private and views. $79,500 25.9300 ACRES in the Castleton area. Wooded, privacy and views. $79,500 Rappahannock Really Rt. 522, Flint HilI22627 540-675-3414 usiness & Service ■tt Director v ilfiM * , r " : • Only $4.60 per week if for# 1 inch space "mmam ■ -,l 540-675-3338 Neat Deadline » December 23 f BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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VA GIFTS Hummingbird Meadow A ^ UltTS Personalized Cifts To Show | You Care Ivjir i o^orvc: i o g 540-937-5977j.wm, B»n» | I HEALTH _ Qood jl»_ m\ii _ r Ear* Noedod Extra Inconw Ho Mora Commula Frta 100 d a Talk For Too Fltitblo Work Schedule • Complola Al Homo Training • Doctor Douolopod Producti 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 PlXLEiVS Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified New & Old Work /•'nr Kstimules on A’eic Work 540-675-3849 PAINTING FAUX FINISHES Murals & DECORATIVE PAINTING hv Linda Heimsira 540-987-3349 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 f—— 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 PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937^7541 TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & 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 ol cable; poor ' antenna reception; renting a dish? SWITCH - 40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed in all areas. For more info, call 1-800-641-9999 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection In VA. Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. „ 1329 E. 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Fifty miles to Beltway. $259,000 Ask for Don Keithley (540) 347-1144 or (540) 675-3431 REALTY HOUSE & ASSOCIATES 145 Sullivan Street m ~~~_Warrenton For Rent Garage apartment with 2-car garage in private setting near Washington.". W/D included. No pets $500^ Call 675-3490 evenings or (540) 347-7826, days Sperryville RealtySPERKWILLE EMPORIUM :; James W. Leake, Broker : 540-987-8088/office BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre ; open & woodpd lot on deed- ; ed right-of-way. $22,000 t Rt. 211 - west of : Sperryville, small gift shop - fruit stand complex, 1.5 acres. $40,000 TWO 25-ACRE - wooded ; tracts, stream, elevated > building sites, convenient to Rt. 211. Your choice at I $89,000 each. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 lit r it Takes a Village Like Little Washington.... 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Town Survey Predates Founding By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer On Dec. 14, 1796, as George Washington was concluding his second term as the first President of the United States of America, by an act of the Virginia General Assembly the Town of Washington was officially recognized. It was this act which is being memorialized in the Town of Washington's Bicentennial Celebration this Saturday. The Rappahannock Historical Society has a copy of the act of the assembly. Records at this valuable county resource and the help of Katherine Knuepfer in gathering material has been essential to the writing of this report. Washington was included in the act along with 12 other Virginia towns. Apparently to be recognized and organized by an act of the General Assembly under laws then current the town had to have a population of at least "two hundred souls." The law also provided for the appointment of trustees to manage the town. , The law provided for a town of 25 acres, the property of John Calvert, James Jett Jr., and James Wheeler, in the County of Culpeper. The trustees approved by the act in the assembly were "John Strother, James Green, Edward Pendleton, Charles Browning and John Jett, gentletnen." It was their responsibility to see that the town was "laid off into lots of half an acre each, with convenient streets." Once the lots were laid off, the trustees "shall proceed to sell the same at publicauction, for the best price that can be had." The proceeds from the sale were to go to the former owners of the property. Anyone who purchased one of the lots was required to build on his lot "a dwelling house 16 feet square at least with a brick or stone chimney to be furnished fit for habitation within seven years from the day of sale." The trustees were "empowered to make rules and orders for the regular building of houses therein and to settle disputes concerning the bonds of the said lots." They were also authorized to' go onto the lots and sell them again if no dwelling that met requirements had been built within the seven years. In this case the money from the second sale would be used "for the benefit of the town." Thirteen months later the General Assembly passed an act which expanded the town to provide for adding six lots "already laid off' belonging to William Porter and "contiguous to the town of Washington." Mr. Porter had not wanted his land included with rest for the 1796 bill, saying the town "had not grown to such proportions so as to warrant his property to be included as part of the town area," but apparently he later had a change of mind. Of course, Washington's claim to be the On The Cover Members of the Colonial Dancers met on the steps of the Town Hall to help celebrate the town’s 200th birthday. Rappahannock News photographer Cindy Mahan captured the colonial tradition that continues in the late 20th Century. Additional photographs provided for this supplement by Sheilah Sweet date from the 1890s. General Manager: Barbara Wayland Editor: Sharon Kilpatrick Production: Christina Trifillis eadond from the Town of reetinaA TOasfotngton, Virginia lltcentenntal Cljrtstmas Celebration 1796-1996 i&aturtiap, ©etemher 14,1996 Photo courtesy of Sheilah Sweet F.C. Baggarly's house on Gay Street was moved to Avon Hill and became the current Avon Hall. The small outbuilding to the right in . the photo was moved to become the current Rappahannock Historical Society building when the telephone building was constructed. "First Washington of All" is based on the belief that the town is nearly 50 years older than that 1796 date, that in the summer of 1749 George Washington as a young surveyor laid out the town which became Washington. In 1949 as the Town of Washington approached the bicentennial of that event Franklin Clyde Baggarly wrote and the town had published "The History of the Town of Washington, Virginia," which supported this claim. Mr. Baggarly is identified as "formerly attorney for the town.” Mr. Baggarly moved Avon Hall from Gay Street to its current location and was descended from Baldwin Bradford Baggarly who served as the town’s first treasurer under the charter granted to the town by the General Assembly in 1894 which provided for the mayor and town council form of govenment the town still has. Mrs. Knuepfer of the Historical Society also provided a copy of this 20-page pamphlet. Mr. Baggarly's history traces the relationship between George Washington and Thomas Fairfax, Sixth Lord and Baron of Cameron, the holder of land grants to much of the land in Virginia from the valley to the Chesapeake Bay. It was as a surveyor working for Lord Fairfax in Culpeper County that George Washington "Survey'd for Richard Barnes, Gent, of Richmond County, a certain tract of waste and ungranted land situate lying and being in the county of Culpeper" and “On the second day thereafter, accompanied by John Lonem and Edward Corder, I journeyed one half day in a northwestern direction from Fairfax [the name then used for the Town of Culpeper] and in the Blue Ridge mountains in Culpeper County I laid off a town." This notation is supposed to come from Washington's miscellaneous papers and to be in Washington's own handwriting. In addition Mr. Baggarly's pamphlet includes a "Plan of the Town of Washington" clearly showing Main and Gay streets running north-south and Wheeler, Calvert, Middle, Jett and Porter streets running east-west with 51 numbered lots. According to the "History” this plan was found in 1847 among the records of the Fairfax surveys and grants which purports to be, and from every appearance is, the origi nal as made by George Washington." According to Mr. Baggarly, "experts have identified the paper on which it is drawn from its texture and finish, as having been manufactured prior to the year 1750." The Historical Society has old maps, one noting a Kennedy’s Mill where Washington is now. but another calling the location Washington. It seems a population of at least 200 gives some support to the claim that the town is considerably older than the 1796 date. At the time Mr. Baggarly's pamphlet was printed in 1949, Washington had a population of "nearly 500 with five churches, two auditoriums, three general metcantile stores, a National Bank, hotel, two wayside restaurants, 10 tourist homes, three garages with ladies rest rooms, county court buildings, a Mason Hall and the Washington High School with an attandance of over 200, a barber shop and many other business places." In 1996 the number of churches has been reduced as the Methodist Church has become Ki Theatre and the Presbyterian Church became first the library and now the Town Hall. General Mercantile stores have been replaced by stores catering primarily to tourists. Tourist homes have been replaced by more expensive bed and breakfast businesses. The former school once more houses children as the Child Care and Learning Center leases part of it for an after school program, but it is also a Senior Citizens Center. The National Bank remains, at least for the time being, and the Masonic Hall still shares space with the Washington Baptist Church. The hotel is gone, but "Mrs. Coxe's Tavern" opened recently in the same location, one of the few buildings in what became Washginton, Virginia, that was already there when the young surveyor first ventured into this part of the Commonwealth. One of the former garages is now the location of the world famous Inn at Little Washington. The list of businesses in town in 1949 clearly indicates that Washington, Virginia, was then as it is now, a community dedicated to providing tourists seeking relief from that other Washington with comfortable lodging and good food in a setting of unsurpassed beauty.

Schedule of Events Washington Bicentennial Celebration Saturday, December 14 • Shops open with Christmas Specials - 10 a.m. • Walking tours of the town beginning at the Historical Society building on Gay Street - 10 a.m.-noon. • Carriage rides through town - 10 a.m.-noon. • Christmas Bazaar for the Child Care and Learning Center, with children only shopping room and photos with Santa, at the Old School on Mt. Salem Avenue - 10 am.-3 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. • Ceremonial Parade with the Alexandria Royal Fyfes, Drums & Trumpets, starting at The Theatre on Gay Street, left Jett Street, right on Main Street, right on Calvert Street, right on Gay Street to Town Hall - 12:15-12:30,p.m. • Ceremonies in Town Hall, with Alexandria Royal Fyfes, Drums & Trumpets, Town Crier, dignitaries and George Washington - 12:30-1 p.m. , • Parade back down Gay Street to The Theatre 1-1:05 p.m. • The Toy Soldier’s Christmas Musical at The Theatre 1:30-2 p.m. • The RCHS Band leads a parade back to Town Hall, followed by St. Nicholas and George Washington in a carriage and the RCES Glee Club 2-2:15 p.m. • The Piedmont String Ensemble plays classical and seasonal music at the Middle Street Gallery - 2-6 p.m. • Birthday Party at Town Hall, with cake provided by The Inn at Little Washington and a performance by the RCES Glee Club, St. Nicholas and George Washington visit with children - 2:15-3 p.m. • Tree Planting at Town Hall - 3 p.m. • Presentation of “The Shepherds’ Play” at Ki Theatre - 5 p.m. • Presentation of “The Shepherds’ Play” at Ki Theatre - 8 p.m. Photos courtesy of Sheilah Sweet The former Methodist Church on Gay Street is now Ki Theatre. Across the street the former Jones General Store was torn down. Peter Kramer’s building replaced it Below is a view from Prospect Hill. Gay Street Inn BED &. BREAKFAST Your Host, Donna and Robin Kevis Qift Certificates Available Open Year Around P.O. Box 237 Washington, Virginia 22747 540.675.3288 SUP. is The Town of % Washington ’ -S • ... M ■ ■ on its Heritage House Inc. BED & BREAKFAST Cynthia Brown, Manager (540) 675-3207 Main Street • P.O. Box 427 Washington, VA 22747 The Foster Harris House i Bed & Breakfast I nnkeeper Phyllis Marriott P.O. Box 333, 189 Main Street Located in Historic Washington, VA (540) 675-3757 6r (800) 6664)153 MIDDLETON INN . ■Vl,. • — tAjbV* 1 .. . Mary Ann Kuhn, Proprietor P.O. Box 254 • 176 Main Street • Washington, VA 22747 540-675-2020

WasMn^^ it Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fresh Baked Breads Ar Desserts Party Hatters & Catering 675-6247 THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Original Art and Fine Crafts MIDDLE STREET GALLER\ Come join us for Cider & Cookies and SEASONAL MUSIC by The Piedmont String Ensemble Perfprming-2-6 Hours: 11-6 Friday - Sunday Kush River (jallery pne American (^raft and /\rt ZJ% OFT* AH E>oolcs Register for [)oor Prizes 507-A Main Street, Washington, VA 227+7 (^^o) ^7?- H 5 ^ In Celebration of the Town Bicentennial Saturday, December 14, 1996 at Rare Finds Gifts, Antiques, Accessories Main Strcei, Washington, Virginia 54-0-675-14-00 1SISI® Macintosh ^ Tutoring • Disk Repair • Memroy Upgrades • Software installation Mac I s-°-s 675-3037 675-3138 EQUIPMENT SALES Louise van Dort 311 Gay Street Washington. Virginia .^ Congratulations to the Town of Washington from Jfirfit Masrtjtngton ffluseum Ruby Jenkins, Creator Washington, Virginia 22747 Tel.: 540-675-3352 RNB Rappahannock National Bank Congratulates the Town of Washington on its 200th birthday! Established 1902 ★ **★★***★★* i %e Gounbuj, Gaya 389-A Main Street • Little Washington, Va. 22747 540-675-1066 RnecJzfa&t • Jluncli • ^binnek Monday - Thursday 8 to 8 Friday & Saturday 8 to 9 Sunday 8 to 3 Come on by and have something that has been working for 200 years MEAT and POTATOES One Day Sale December 14 1996 Rappahannock Christmas Tree Ornament Regularly $10.00 SS.00 Of TH€ Town 311 Gay Street Washington, Virginia 675-1690 / i * e f i / t 4 &t €1 G G & & & icentennial * Sterling Silver "Orbit" Earrings Original Size A j | v/ |: ;<>; '.. ' d\x\i ‘i ^ * i i V' . . ^ >„s: j-tvs. rM-<* s-:w r :•.! tCL/ **< ' 1 " ;/?* ^-'v i Cfaistopfier Goodine =*■:. : ^ , Jf _*fr. r ^Designer- goCdsmtfi ? ■■ .V :.- , 4 EO, Box 417, Washington, VA 22747 * 540-675-3190 pu4Pi,JUur*<r .. ’ Join Us for the Bicentennial Celebration December 14, 1996 Washington Antique and Fine Art Center 370 Gay Street Washington, Virginia 540-675-1414 1Wea&d' Hie original isth century Tavern anb Orfcnwvj In Historic Washington, VA. Dme In the room where George Washington binefc anb banceb in 1749 when the town was swrvevjeb. Have conversations anb libations in the original Tavern Room where the town’s founding fathers met. Check our bulletin boarb for the December 14th schebwle. Reservations accepteb at: 675-1900 Congratulations and Happy Birthday Washington, VA From All of Us at ISSPii THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON We are proud to be a part of one of the nation’s oldest and most unique communities. Patrick O’Connell Reinhardt Lynch

Time Has Changed Town Little Some Lots Still Empty, A Few Others Overbuilt The plan for the Town of Washington that Franklin Clyde Baggarly said was found .among the Fairfax papers in 1847 shows a town little different than the current one. Several of the half-acre lots have been further divided, but others have never been built on. The intersection of Main and Middle Streets was already there in 1749, according to Kathrine Knuepfer of the Rappahannock Historical Society. It was an intersection between a road coming over the mountain at Thornton Gap, making a sharp 90 degree turn and going on to Alexandria, and one coming over the mountain from the Front Royal area and meeting it along what is now the Fodderstack Road. Lots 44 through 46 now house most of the county government, including the courthouse, clerk's office, treasurer and commissioner of revenue's offices and the county jail. The Health Department is on lot 6, formerly the location*of a general store. Lot 47 holds the Washington Baptist Church, while lot 25 is Trinity Episcopal Church. The former Methodist Church on lot 43 is now owned by the county but used-by Ki Theatre. Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern on lot 8 was the site of a log building in 1749, according to Mrs. Knuepfer. Before the county government buildings were constructed court was held in that building. Lot 21 held the first jail (spelled "goal" in those days). A livery stable on lot 31 was another of the original log buildings in town, Mrs. Knuepfer said. Lot 24 across the street from Mrs. Coxe's Tavern holds the famous Inn at Little Washington, but it also has a house and the Middle Street Gallery on it. Some of these separate buildings and lots were once "dependencies" for the larger houses on the lots. As separate lots they have been expanded crowding a few of the original town lots. The Rappahannock News office is in lot 13, but there seem to be four buildings plus the ice house used as Windflower Gallery on three of the original lots. This overall plan with generous lot sizes resulted in lots of open green spaces in the town. Whether George Washington or the General Assembly of Virginia should get credit for that will probably never be resolved. However, current residents and visitors alike should be grateful that someone had the foresight not to crowd too many buildings into the area that became Washington, Virginia. Continued farsightedness will be needed to preserve this simple elegance. Rappahannock News Graphic/John Bretschneider George Washington's plan for the town can be seen in the heart of the current map of the town showing its present boundaries. w» «V. 5-Sp^V* :* *!f|p>>. v^v.' ‘sS^iX r*V^: ► *y*FWS%» *r &MR., ■;• - .**•* ■• *-"<• fe- ? A« C.F. Baggarly claimed this plan for the Town of Washington was found in 1847 among the records of surveys done fpr the Fairfax lands.

Some Changes Were Expected By GEORGE WASHINGTON As told to Bruce Sloane Rappahannock News Contributing Writer It is with humility and fond remembrance that I look back upon my association with what you call the Town of Washington, and I thank you for the opportunity you have proffered to me to comment on the 200th anniversary of this fair town. In my time, these estates were part of the Northern Neck of Virginia, and included more than 5,700,000 acres of land south of the Potomac River. They were owned by Thomas Fairfax, sixth Lord and Baron of Cameron, a noble gentleman who through the years of our mutual relationships was my employer, friend, companion, and advisor. Indeed, our relationship started as a familial and intimate one when my half-brother, Lawrence was joined in’holy matrimony with Lord Fairfax's second cousin Anne. In my youth I had desired a career on the high seas, but my mother's foresight and wisdom convinced me to be a surveyor. I first met Lord Fairfax in 1747. At that time my Lord, because of the pressing need of Virginia settlers, was planning to establish manors throughout his domain, and promised me, a strapping lad of 17 years, employment as a surveyor. So it was that several months later I traveled by horseback to the several log cabins scattered in the wilds and woods of the foothill of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With the help of my two chainman we surveyed, named, and laid out, for the pre sent and future settlers, the lots, streets, and boundaries of your fair town. The street names I gave them remain the same today. Wheeler, Calvert, Jett, and Porter were named after earlier settlers. The name Gay Street often arouses a certain question today, but in my, time, Gay was a name often bestowed by parents upon young females, and the name refers to a youthful love that, alas, was unfulfilled and unrequited. I also surveyed other lands for Lord Fairfax including the port town of Belhaven (now known as Alexandria) and other settlements in the estates of the Northern Neck.. This town you call Washington is now the county seat of a county that did not even exist in my day. I have been asked to comment on chahges and differences from my day to yours. As I look around, many of the changes are amazing. What once were dense woods are now undulating fields of grass and grain filled with sleek and healthy herds of cattle. Steel ipules and other .modern machinery have replaced hired hands, and permit one farmer — working alone! — to raise enough produce to feed dozens. What were a few log cabins is now a thriving village, with shops, eating establishments, and other industries. The sanitary facilities are inside the buildings — a most unfastidious thought at first, but most satisfactory once you get used to the idea, particularly during the cold winter nights. I could find no livery stable to care for my horse, and those automobiles are more of a hazard than a runaway stage coach. There are more eating establishments and better chefs, who actually served me fresh lettuce in December. But I could feed the entire Continental Army for a week at the price they charge today for one dinner. Some things do not surprise me. I am pleased and gratified to see that the sovereign United States of America has prospered and grown. In my day we knew it would, but could scarcely visualizer50 states' from the original 13. We were an upstart little colony when I was born, but even then I knew we were headed for greatness. One thing that does surprise me is that I am considered the father of this country, with towns, states, and even the federal town named after me. In actuality, I never fathered any offspring, but I was always a sort of father to other people’s children — Martha's by her first husband, and the many brave young soldiers and patriots, I commanded and nurtured. I am not too surprised by what you call technology — Ben Franklin told us electricity would one day work for mankind — except for the advances in transportation and communication. I expected great things from this country. I worked hard to improve transportation, particularly the navigation of the Potomac River and hoped that ships would become faster and faster. But I never dreamed that machines would carry people through the air like birds. Today you get on a flying machine with more pews than a church and sail in comfortable armchairs from Virginia to the European capitals in a matter of hours. Your television and telephones seem like magic. You now know instantly who is elected President, instead of waiting days or weeks for members of the Electoral College to return home with the results. There is daily information about wars in far off countries with names I can't pronounce. Your Town of Washington was, as you say, the first of them all. It was the first for me too, my first career, and I look back to it with affection. But for most of my life and employment I was a soldier, farmer, and politician. And that is another story. Realtors of Washington, Virginia w1 All of our homes may not be historic, but the "Spirit of '76, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" pervades throughout Rappahannock County! “Enjoy‘The Holidays! THE BUYER'S AGENCY, INC 540-675-1190 Washington, Virgina 22747 a Butch Zindel Hf-s ^ Buyer Broker ^ ^ REAL ESTATE Farms, Homes, Land “The Morning Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains” Stop by with George and survey our new expanded offices in the front side of The Theatre on Gay Street GOOD CHEER TO ONE AND ALL! fititz/e (/out* Rid/Culler 540-675-1373 Happy 200 Years Washington, VA!!! Season's greetings Eileen M. Day, Realtors "The Country Property People" Finding country places for over 30 years. B (540)675-3033 ft

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