Rappahannock News, December 18, 1996

18th Year, No.51 12 Pages bJ^TSS^SL- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1996 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents All This and Cake Too Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cinily Mahan Members of Town Council enter Town Hall to a trumpet fanfare to start the festivities Saturday. Town Considers Own Internet Site Nutrition Center Approved By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer At last Wednesday's meeting the Town Council considered whether or not to set up a site on the Internet. Mayor Stewart Willis had asked Treasurer Louise van Dort to research the issue. She said she found a variety of sites, some well-designed and some poorly designed. She said the town would have to decide first what it wants and then contract with a professional if it wants a good job. She said there is a page being developed for the town and another for the county, but these are being done by a private individual. She said the town might want to reserve the location even if it does not have a page. , Ms. van Dort said some page designers do not realize that most people will not wait more than 30 seconds for a page to download. Some pages rely too much on graphics that take a long time to down load, she noted. She estimated the cost for setting up a well-designed page for the town and its businesses would cost between $400 and $800 with a cost of $ 100 to $ 150 per year to maintain it. Most members said they would want to find out if businesses are willing to contribute to this cost. Member Charlie Tompkins said, "You can't get the merchants to contribute to Colonial Christmas. Why would they contribute to this? I don't think we're in the Chamber of Commerce business." "It seems like a maintenance nightmare," he continued. "Who puts up the 4th of July schedule and takes it off? It seems like a needless headache to me." Ray Gooch disagreed saying he did not know enough about maintaining Internet sites to have an opinion, but "I wouldn't want the reason we decide not to do this to be because it isn't the business of council to be a Chamber of Commerce. It is. A visitor's center is one of the primary goals of this council. This is what we live on. We ought to be promoting the town and what we've got here." Peter Skowronski said the Futures Committee should be looking into the issue. More promotion of tourism could mean "losing more of the residential character. I'd like to invite people to See Council, Page A-6 Study Says Polluters Damaging State's Waterways By TERRY SCANLON Capital News Service " • RICHMOND — Virginia's waterways are' falling prey to polluters — and the state's guardian of its environment is doing little to Stop them, according to a recent study conducted by the General Assembly's investigative arm, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission. * Virginia lags far behind ks regional neighbors in on-site inspections of water polluters, and the report showed fines levied by the Department of Environmental Quality against violators have dropped from more than $300,000 in 1992 to $4,000 in 1996. Tom Hopkins, director of the DEQ, said the report studied only a small percentage of the agency's work while failing to look at the environment's relationship with the economy. These two aspects, he said, complement each other and are crucial to understanding the department's work. "This error of perspective — these spectacles with the wrong prescription through which JLARC has viewed the facts," he said, "have resulted in a blurred and distorted outlook." While the report showed no signs of a letdown in fighting air pollution, it cited inspections of businesses and public owned waste management facilities that discharge high levels of water as being lower than any other state in the region. Virginia inspected only 42 percent of major water-pollution sources during the past year, and the number of inspections statewide has dropped steadily during the past three years. Mr. Hopkins, who took the top spot at the DEQ five months ago, said the agency recently filled many staff -vacancies and -istraining new inspectors. "When they are trained and fully operational we expect that they will contribute substantially to increasing the number and frequency of our inspections," he said. The report blamed poor management at the DEQ for the‘low levels of enforcement and accused Secretary of Natural Resources Becky Norton Dunlop of meddling in a case by ordering DEQ officials to retract a fine. The report said Ms. Dunlop, whose cabinet post oversees eight agencies including the DEQ, interfered with the enforcement of a fine resulting from an accident two years ago in Southwestern Virginia. Large amounts of cow manure that spilled into Big Wilson Creek from Phipps Dairy Farm in August 1994 killed 4,255 fish. The report said DEQ officials retracted a fine against the Grayson County business only after Ms. Dunlop instructed them to do so. DEQ officials, however, deny any involvement by Ms. Dunlop in the enforcement of any case — including Phipps Dairy Farm — saying that overseeing the department is part of her duties. , A similar spill occurred in April 1996 at the same site, when an estimated 225,000 gallons of cow manure flowed into the creek. No action has been taken by the state. DEQ officials say the company acted in good faith and spent an estimated $30,000 repairing a retaining wall. Sen. Joseph V. Gartlan, D-Fairfax, accused Ms. Dunlop of not adhering to the law in terms_ of enforcement and her role as "secretary, suggesting that if she's unable to do that then "she ought to resign." A spokesman for Gov. George Allen called the report politically motivated, saying the DEQ has done its job and that fining businesses more would only hurt the state's economy. "There's little merit in it," said Ken Stroupe, the governor's press secretary. "Their (JLARC) goal is to chase jobs and businesses out of Virgihia." Sen. Gartlan said federal regulators would be able to do at least as good a job at less cost to Virginia taxpayers. He suggested that if the state can't clean up its act then a different approach in needed. Old Rag Bulletins j 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 Reason. Their budget does not include special funds for the holidays. They are particularly looking for money and donations of non-perishable food, but would welcome any person or group that is able to adopt a family or wrapped gifts designating the age hnd sex of a recipient. Donations need to be in by the end of the business day on Friday, Dec. 20. Send checks to P.O. Box 87, : Washington, Va. 22747, or drop off donations at the office. Call 675-3313 for further information. ' Government At A Glance ; • Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, Courthouse. • Board of Supervisors, 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, Courthouse. Rappahannock News P O Bon 39 Washington. Va. 22747 (340) 675-3338 (340) 675-3088 (fax) Times Newspapers Editors Grill Santa Claus By SHANNON SOLLINGER Times Newspapers Staff Writer Santa Claus dropped in on the Times Community Newspapers Editorial Board meeting Thursday and ran into a barrage of questions about his operations. Nonetheless, Claus distributed candy canes to the senior editors of the group, including publisher Arthur W. Arundel, while pointing out that the candy wasn't offered till after he had submitted, voluntarily, to the intense grilling. There could be no question, said Claus, of his • "buying off' the press with the candy. Times editors showed no hesitancy in asking Claus about details of his activities. The questions and answers follow: Marcia McAllister (managing editor, Fairfax): Do you have clearance to land at Dulles Airport? Has obtaining clearance ever been a problem? Do you expect to have enough Elmo dolls? Santa Claus: This is no a regional issue and clearance has never been a problem. We don't need to land at Dulles in any case. As far the Elmo supply goes, we expect to have plenty. The whole Elmo issue has been overblown. Ramona Fortanbary (associate editor, Fairfax): Are you able to fly over the White House? Claus: There are special exceptions, but usually we land on the Old Executive Building and go underground through the tunnel from there. McAllister: The metropolitan Washington region is considered a serious non-attainment area for air pollution. Can you tell us, does your sleigh cause air pollution? What steps are you taking to prevent pollution? Claus: Air pollution has really been a non-issue. The sleigh and the reindeer are very environmentally friendly, and we send a clean up team around the next day to pick up some particulate material on the ground. That goes back to the North Pole and we recycle. McAllister: Would the proposed Western Bypass make it easier for you to reach the children of Northern Virginia? Claus: We re mostly air mobile, so we really don't have any problem with ground transportation issues. The elves have some problems in the summer, when they're checking lists and keeping tabs on behavior. We would always encourage inter-state transportation and cooperation. Arthur W. Arundel (publisher): On the subject of animal rights, can you assure us that the reindeer are well treated? See Santa, Page A-2 Eastern Loudoun Times Editor Tim Farmer promises to be good.

Lundquist Has Holistic Vet Practice ► Santa From Page A-l Claus: Absolutely. They’re treated better than most thoroughbreds and we never use spurs; they're well fed, and they only work one time per year. Arundel: We've heard reports that one of your reindeer, I believe his name is Rudolph, is sometimes mistreated by the other reindeer and not allowed to participate in social activities. What are you and Rudolph doing to prevent this type of on-the-job discrimination? Claus: Our workplace conforms to all ADA needs and other special needs as well. This so-called issue has been overblown by the media for several generations. John Toler (executive editor, Fauquier Times-Democrat): Your North Pole workshop is a significant source of jobs and revenue. What are the chances you would, move your workshop to Virginia and bring these jobs to this fine state? Claus: The North Pole is a right-towork area, like Virginia, and we're Well established there although we might consider out-sourcing. Remem-ber, we take care of a lot of recycling needs for the rest of the world, including Northern Virginia, although we still haven't found a use for all that hot air ed you for employing illegal elfians? Claus: No, all of >our elves are . native bom. Snodgrass: Home security systems . are becoming quite common in this ; area. Have you ever had a problem with • any of these new security systems? Claus: We have had some problems getting in, but we’re very light on our feet, we're usually in and out before we ! get noticed by the motion detectors. Tim Farmer: (editor. Eastern Loudoun Times) With a diet consisting mostly of cookies’ and milk, children everywhere *e concerned about your health. What do you do to maintain - your health? Claus: It requires a great deal of; caloric intake to maintain this robust figure, so the cookies are really neces- 1 sary. ; ; f Farmer Do you exercise? Will you -1 make a New Year’s resolution to eat A only low-fat cookies and drink skim - | milk? I Claus: I don't exercise at all, but I'm f in excellent health. It’s not likely that » Til give up cookies or milk. It would be ■ bad for my health, and if I gave up - cookies, think of all the bakers whd would be closing. Farmer. I noticed you are wearing ; glasses. Is your eyesight good enough ; to drive- a sleigh through inclement weather in the dark, or do you pose a hazard to other sleighs in the air that • night. By BETSY BRANSCOME T1m« Newspapers StafT Writer No one could accuse veterinarian Carol Lundquist of not knowing her mind. Since childhood, she has followed a path that would lead eventually to her new holistic practice in Rappahannock County. Just like she imagined years ago. Dr. Lundquist practices holistic medicine and includes no traditional treatments in her little black vet case. She uses a grab bag of remedies and physical therapies that include acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic's, homeopathy, herbals and special saddle-fitting techniques. Dr. Lundquist is able to offer all the knowledge standing behind her doctorate in veterinary medicine earned in May, 1992 from the VirginiaMaryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine backed up with a full range of holistic solutions and ' natural treatments. "I have a wide range of clients," said Dr. Lundquist, 28, during a break at her office just south of Washington on Mount Prospect - Farm. "Race horses, dressage horses, eventers, hunter-jumpers, warmbloods, thoroughbreds, quarter horses, Morgans, pleasure horses — all ‘Horses at all levels of competition may be better helped by acupuncture, for instance, in a particular case than with traditional medicine. It is on a case-by-case basis.’ — Carol Lundquist interested in pursuing holistic medicine," Dr. Lundquist explained. "And Dr. Harmon was willing to share her knowledge and office space." Dr. Lundquist worked with Harmon until this summer when she opened her own ambulatory service from Washington. "I wanted to concentrate entirely on holistic medicirte," she said. "There are plenty of established vets in this area who already offer the conventional treatments. But with my approach, I can offer the choices for horses who perhaps aren’t responding to traditional medicine." A popular treatment during competition season for sport horses, she said, is chiropractics. "Lots of people have the concept that chiropractic medicine is hard and forceful," she said, "but you can work easily without force, I've found. There are a lot of techniques I use to relax the horse first, to take the tension away. I can then do a good adjustment easily. Most of the chiropractic techniques are extrapolated from human work. "Most horses I see are getting chiropractics and acupuncture together,” she added. "Combined, these treatments are so much more effective. The acupuncture can be performed with needles, or if the horse objects, with a laser, I sometimes inject vitamin B-12 into the pressure points for a stronger stimulation. There are ways to combine treatments for maximum benefit." Herbal remedies and homeopathics are a specialty of their own, according to Dr. Lundquist., Special tinctures and additives for a horse's regular ration can make the difference, she said, between a horse that is successful and one who is uncomfortable. Arnica, for instance, is used to reduce swelling, while Calendula ointment is a topical treatment for a cut. Chinese herbs found in the Stress Free mixture or the herbals in Relax are used to calm a fractious animal, while Probiotics can help a horse digest his food more efficiently and avoid colic problems. Though Dr. Lundquist's husband Todd Fortune commutes from Washington almost into the other Washington daily for his public relations job in Arlington, Dr. Lundquist said she has found everything she needs for her holistic practice in Rappahannock. "The range of performance horses out here is very wide," she said. And with such a variety of horses, there comes a like number of "unsolvable" problems — perfect prescription for Dr. Lundquist's alternative therapies, she said. To contact Dr. Lundquist, call 675-2273. types can benefit from a holistic approach to medicine. Horses at all levels of competition may be better helped by acupuncture, for instance, in a particular case than with traditional medicine. It is on a case-bycase basis. "There are definitely signs, ways to tell if a- horse would benefit specifically from acupuncture, or chiropractics," she said. "A, horse with an ongoing 'cold back,’ or one who is stiff in the back when you first get on him, or one who is constantly on the forehand — that horse might be trying to tell you something. A nebulous lameness that you can't quite pinpoint, or a horse that is Times Newspapers Staff Photo by Betsy Branscome Veterinarian Carol Lundquist visits with a foal. Chef Franco & Marcella" Wish You & Yours a 1 Happy Holiday Season Vtdrfvifr y^^u/ato/Ue Open 7 Days a week Join us for Sunday Brunch & dinner 181 N. Loudoun Street • Winchester, VA | (540)667-8006 iYes! [ Please enter my new I subscription to &appaI)annotfe iSetus Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock. .$!9.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S. .$24.00/yr. NAME __:; ADDRESS__ CITY_1_STATE_ZIP_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. 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Dr. Lundquist said that horsemen, widely considered a traditional bunth who hold dear to old school thoughts and common misconceptions just because of longevity, should take a look at holistics when "conventional medicine stops working on a horse. Holistics are a good extra attempt to make a horse healthy or sound," she said. "These treatments affect the whole body and can be used for the horse's whole health." Dr. Lundquist said that she has been focused on her current profession ever since she began taking riding lessons as a child at a stable near her native Lutherville, Md. Throughout her undergraduate and graduate studies at Virginia Tech, Dr. Lundquist accepted internships and externships that carried her along the road to becoming a sport horse vet. In 1990, she worked in County Kildare, Ireland, in Newmarket, England, in London at the Royal Veterinary College and at an Illinois equine practice with performance animals. She spent time in 1991 at Tufts in Massachusetts, the Marion duPont Scott Equine .Medical Center in Leesburg and the Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos! Ca. She opened a mixed practice in North Carolina in 1992, but she wanted to practice strictly on horses, though, and in February, 1994, , became the resident veterinarian for Averett College in Danville. Averett, renowned for its riding program, maintains about 60 horses for students and clashes. "I taught animal anatomy and physiology," Dr. Lundquist said of her two years at Averett. After completing the 1995 school year, she decided to move back out on her own and moved to Rappahannock County to work with Dr. Joyce Harmon of Harmany Equine Clinic in Flint Hill. 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Arundel: We've heard that beautiful women throw themselves at you. Is; there any truth to that? Claus: No. Arundel: Then I don't want your job. Claus: They have sometimes climbed into my sack, though. Snodgrass: Is "elf' a politically correct term? Should we perhaps be calling them "vertically challenged" or; "small persons"? Claus: No more than I would call Tim over there "follicularly challenged." Snodgrass: We've seen pictures of you in past smoking a pipe. Are you still smoking: Claus: No more, for both health and EPA reasons. Farmer: With all the traffic to deal j with, especially here in Northern Virginia, how do you circle the globe in 24 hours? 1 ! Claus: I slow time down, thi)s; allowing you to finish all your extra tasks on the night before Christmas; ; and I mine. Arundel, in conclusion: So, we can report: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. ’ - from Richmond. Toler: Your policy on distributing gifts seems to favor only the good children. Is there any truth to the rumor that you maintain a list of who is naughty and who is nice? How do you decide? Is the list computerized? Claus: We do maintain a list and as a matter of fact, we have recently received an alarming report about an individual in this room (hard stare directed to Arundel). We do have an email address, and we can be contacted on several elf-generated web pages. But there's no web search necessary to find the naughty and the nice. Patti Snodgrass (news .editor, Loudoun Times-Mirror): Is there an invasion of privacy issue here, probing into people's personal lives to compile these "naughty and nice" lists? Claus: There's no privacy issue when acts are conducted in public. Even the media (sometimes biased) report on those. We get a lot of our information from your newspapers. Cindy Mahan (Rappahannock News): How do you maintain fair labor relations? Claus: We customize conditions in the workshop. For one, because of the size of the elves, we minimize the use of floor space. Elves take up much less room than reporters, you might want to consider using elves at Times Community Newspaper. There is a staggered work schedule, of course. We're very busy this time of year. Elves are economical in other ways. Because they are very long lived, they take a thousand years to retire and 400 years to vest. Mahan: Has the Immigration a'nd Naturalization Service ever investigat • at ; County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Dec. 9: 4:55 a m., chest pains, Route 601, Sperryville, Washington VFD; 7:38 am., asthma attack, Route 730, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 11:14 a.m., sickcall. Route 615, Castleton, Amissville VFD. Dec. 10: 10:51 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 12:15 p.m., sickcall, Town of Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 7:37 p.m., difficult breathing, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 11: 1:39 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 640, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 11:16 a.m., false alarm. Route 621, Woodville, Washington VFD and Sperryville VFD. Dec. 12: 3 p.m., sickcall, Route‘628, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 6:20 p.m., sickcall. Route 231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Dec. 13: 10:35 a.m., sickcall, Route 661, Castleton, Amissville VFD; 12:37 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville, VFD. Dec. 14; 7:40 p.m., mutual aid. Route 635, Fauquier, Chester Gap VFD. Dec. 15: 12:12 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 8:42 p.m., sickcall, Route 707, Sperryville, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VRS. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office during thisi past week: Dec. 9: stranded motorist, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen.. Route 231, Sperryville; residence, Route 640, Amissville; stray livestock/horses. Route 638, Flint Hill; felony theft. Route 729, Amissville; suspicious incident, Route 612, Sperryville; criminal trespass, Route 669, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville. Dec. 10: assist Warren County Sheriffs Office, Warren County; info, gen., U.S. 21 1/522, Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Sperryville; gas theft, U.S. 211, Washington; abandoned vehicle. Route 626, Castleton; suspi-I cious incident, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., Route 231, Sperryville. I I Dec. 11: open door/window, Town; of Washington; suspicious incident. Route 640, Amissville; suspicious incident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray dog, - Route 607, Sperryville; stray dog, U.S;. 211, Sperryville; walk through/security check, Route 639, Amissville; larceny/from yards. Route 658, Woodville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Woodville citizen request assist, Route 647, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Amissville. Dec. 12: driving under influence; U.S. 211, Washington; larceny/from coin machine, U.S. 522, Sperryville; found property, Route 628, - Washington; lost/missing dog. Route! 729, Flint Hill; stray dog. Route 681,' Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211. Washington; citizen request assist, U.S. • 522, Huntly; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, Town of Culpeper. Dec. 13: residence. Route 621,; Woodville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; stray dog. Route 614, Washington; info, gen., Route 638, Flint Hill; abandoned vehicle. Route 622; Woodville; intoxication. Town of Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Huntly. Dec. 14: info, gen.. Route 610/655,. Chester Gap; info, gen., Route 626, Washington; stray dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray dog, U.S. 211 Washington; info, gen.. Route 606, Flint Hill; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 612, Sperryville; public service, U.S.. 522, Sperryville, residence. Route 622,Washington; dog nuisance, Route 610,Chester Gap; info, gen.. Route 623/522, Huntly; neighborhood disputes. Route 628, Washington. Dec. 15: extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; damage property/private. Route 600, Sperryville; suspicious incident. Route 680, Cast'eton; info.r gen., U.S. 211, Washington; damaged property/private,. Route 600, Sperryville; found property, U.S. 211, Amissville; damaged property. Route 600, Sperryville; larceny/from building, Route 647, Flint Hill; reckless driving. Route 729, Amissville; public service. Route 640, Amissville.

Sheriff's Shopping Trip Shows Spirit By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer , The Christmas spirit is alive and • well in Rappahannock County," said Capt. Jeff Brown of the Sheriffs Office. An article in last week’s , Rappahannock News reported that 12 i elementary school-age kids would be going on a shopping spree with . deputies from the local Sheriffs Office , on Saturday. That number swelled to over 20 before it was time to leave for * the Saturday morning shopping trip, . * and each youngster had over $100 to - spend thanks to the generosity of the Rappahannock community. • • Each Sheriffs Office employee * was paired up with at least two kids at - K-Mart in Warrenton. The shopped first for necessities, like winter coats and other clothing. There was enough ‘ money so they could buy presents for ‘ other members of their family, and then shop for toys. Some of the kids needed more ; than others, said Sheriff Gary Settle. - One little girl exceeded the $100 and ‘ • still hadn't bought all the clothing she really needed. It worked out, though, and she was still able to get a toy, said the sheriff. He added that he felt the most „ remarkable thing was that the goal was to take five children shopping, and to see if the program would fly. "I went out of town a few days and came back and they had 25 kids," he said. Major Rick MacWelch said that when the cash registers were tallying up what was purchased by the kids, if something showed up at a sale price that they didn't know about, the deputy would run back into the store and get more stuff. While the children had breakfast at McDonald’s in Warrenton, all of their presents were brought back to the courthouse and wrapped by a large group of willing volunteers, well equipped with wrapping paper, ribbons and tape. When the children returned to 'Washington, they had Polaroids photos taken with Santa in his sleigh behind the Sheriffs Office, and each family was presented with a box of food including a turkey, canned ham, vegetables and other goodies. Major MacWelch said that Sheriffs Office personnel doubled up on shifts. Some came in ehrly to allow midnight people to go earlier, he said. "The public has given us such tremendous support. I don't think it could have turned out any better," said Capt. Brown. Photo courtesy of Peggy Schadler These box people are looking for the Psyche Circus. Solstice Celebration Set 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. Festivities will include "The Psyche Circus,” a new masked theatre production that mixes circus images with Carl Jung's psychology, some Hindu mythology and a little Theatre of the Absurd, accord ing to director Peg Schadler. Also included in the evening's entertainment are Kim Doyle's young Dance Works students in "The Black Dance." It is inspired by the increase in darkness that is part of the natural world this time of year. Finally the evening will include Linda Ramer in "GaiRamma Jamma," an eclectic mix of various ethnic and modem dances combined with powerful percussion from The Friends of Gaia's musicians. i Christmas ‘Trees ‘Evergreen, Etc. (540)937-58501 the Eo[e JamiCy Choose and Cut/(Dia Sat./Sun. Now thru Christmas 9 a.m.-Dark (other times call or catch us) White Pine * Scotch Pine Douglas Fir * Blue Spruce Directions: 211 West to first Left past Coop - 622. Follow 622 for 3 miles to Evergreen, Etc. on Right. VACUUM STURE Expert Repairs a Ran.c • Rplts Parts for all brands Located in Royal Plaza Front Royal, VA 635-3355 END -OF-YE \R SALE!!! The Church Mouse Up to 50 % off all Merchandise Starting Friday, December 20th Open Weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EfKSTft-i Main Street Sperryville 540-987-9106 Closing End of December Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Jessica Ugarte was one of the volunteers who helped to wrap presents at the Courthouse Saturday. Social Security Reminders By BRUCE HUNDLEY Social Security Manager Have you ever paid a bill late and incurred a late fee simply because you forgot to drop it in the mailbox on time? It's easy to forget. So, with the end of the year fast approaching, I \yant to remind you that there are certain Social Security-related matters that you should tell us about, you don't have to run to the mailbox. Just call (800) 772-1213 and let us know. If you changed your name this year (through marriage, divorce, or any other reason), make sure your new name is listed on your Social Security card and in Social Security's records. If you don't do this, we may have problems posting your earnings to Social Security's files. (This could reduce your future Social Security benefits.) Also, the Internal Revenue Service may have problems processing your tax return. To get a replacement card, you usually need one identifying document. To change the name on your card, you need documentation that shows your old name and your new name. If you were bom outside the United States, you generally must show proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status. Your replacement card will have the same number as your old card. If you have a child who was bom this year and doesn't have a Social Security number, make sure you get one before you file your tax return next year. The law requires you to list the Social Security number on your tax return for each dependent bom before November I, 1996, being claimed on your 1996 tax • return. Remember, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wilj not process a return without the correct Social Security numbers for dependents. If you're already getting Social Security benefits and you moved this year, make sure we have your new address. (Sometimes people who have their checks sent directly to their bank forget to tell us about a change in their mailing address.) You must notify the post office and Social Security immediately if you change your mailing address. In fact, failure to report a change of address is the leading cause of checks not arriving on time. Your report should include your claim number, your old address, and the new address, including ZIP code. Give the names of -all family members who should receive benefits or information at the , new address. 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Sunday, January 19 • Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration, at The Theatre - 3 p.m. Services Board To Ask Less From County By JOY SLOANE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board held a private luncheon and a public meeting at the Airlie Conference Center last Tuesday. It was the final meeting for two retiring members. There was discussion about the budget requests for each county. These need to be turned in to the boards of supervisors in January or February. Mr. Duncan said, "We would take $3.95 per person." The plan is to ask Fauquier and Rappahannock counties for 3 percent less than last year while requesting 5 percent increases from Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties. « Currently Fauquier County contributes the most to the Community Services Board budget, both in absolute terms and on a per capita basis. Rappahannock County's contribution is second on a per capita basis, but not,high in absolute terms. One of Fauquier's representatives on the board pointed out that if there was equity in local funding for the coming budget Fauquier’s share would drop by $51,000, not $7,000. Mr. Duncan said the boards of supervisors in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties understand they are paying more and are willing to continue to move to equal local shares over time. Shanks Promoted Jennifer E. Shanks has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of airman first class. Airman Shanks is an information management apprentice at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. She is the daughter of Barbara L. Shanks of Washington. The airman is a 1992 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. BINGO Happy Holidays! No Bingo at Union Hall, December 22 & 29, 1996 Thanks for your support in 1996, hope to see you when Bingo starts again on Sunday/ January 5, 1997 at the Union Hall, 231 Chester Street. 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-Hlappatjannocfe JSetos—— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Barbara C. Wayland Sharon Kilpatrick General Manager Editor Ann Brown Cindy Mahan Account Executive Staff Writer and Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 . BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) I Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Ya. 22747-0059 ; Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax:(540)675-3088 > • Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.., Monday-Friday ! Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1996 1 Editorial gum Choices It will be unfortunate if those who want to promote enrichment of Ithe curriculum in the schools decide they must face off against those iwho hope to add football to the sports program. * The curriculum enrichment program was started as a volunteer fundraising effort to bring assembly programs to all grades in the schools. Wonderful programs have been made available and all public school students have benefited. By the second year, some county funds were provided in the school budget, but still most of the funds came from soliciting the community. A committee worked to see that offerings reached all students and provided a rich variety of programs, not just assemblies, but very interesting workshdps as well. During the current year the offerings have increased, largely because fundraising efforts were magnified by the Faith Mountain Company's offer of proceeds from the catalog sale of one of Eric Kvames sun catchers. That was a one-time thing, and supporters are asking for an increase from $2,500 to $4,000 in the regular budget. Of course that is small potatoes compared to the $400,000 plus it would probably take to start football, but that is entirely beside the :point. No one is suggesting that the School Board ask the taxpayers to •pick up the cost of getting football started. * The presentation made by Bonnie Loftort and friends to the School Board on football last week included a request to consider hiring a fundraiser to solicit the wider community for funds. It does not seem likely at the current time that such a position will Ibe included in the next school budget, but if it were, it would only be a ♦matter of the county fronting the money. The first task of the fundrais*er would be covering his or her own salary. The Rappahannock News is neither promoting nor opposing football. It is up to the ^ple of the county to decide if they believe ;adding football is something they want to support with their time and ^financial resources. ; There is powerful evidence that a successful high school football •program is a means of bringing a community together. But the evidence also suggests successful football programs do not just happen. In some sense the community togetherness fostered by football is necessary for football to be successful. The supporters of an enriched curriculum have demonstrated widespread community support. School Board members were correct in suggesting supporters of football need to demonstrate a similar commitment in the county, but there is no;future in pitting one group dgainst the other. If Rappahannock County is going to have a truly outstanding school system there are needs that go well beyond the resources taxpayers are ever going to willingly provide. People and groups in the rcounty can find many ways to help, and those with different interests Iwill find different ways. - The schools need the support of everyone. r m Ml put YOUR Support ' WHERE YOU WANT TO! Our Rappahannock Heritage n . , _ „ i Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan 5>aint Nicholas and George Washington had company during their carriage ride Saturday afternoon. Letters to the Editor My Favorite Place To the Editor: If I had to choose my favorite place, I think it is my Aunt and Uncle's home in Amissville, Virginia. It is a very beautiful place. As I walk out on the deck, I hear the birds chirping in the background. Looking up into the trees, I see bluejays and a cardinal. As I stroll back further on their property, 1 can hear the babbling creek. In parts of the yard there are wet spots from the fain. It feels cold and muddy, but I don't mind. As I put my hand in the creek water, it turns to ice because it is so cold. During the fall is when we usually visit my cousins. The smell of the.new fallen leaves, is unforgettable. We always have a bonfire at night, and in the morning I savor the smell of the smoldering campfire. About an acre behind their house is a freshwater pond. My uncle will stock the pond next year with fish, and he plans on building a dock for his children. If you stand on the deck, you can see miles of the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains. I can hardly wait until we visit the Hogan’s in Amissville again, because it is one of my favorite places. EMILY HAYDEN Chesapeake '. Editor's Note: Miss Hayden, 13, is the niece of Richard and Nanette Hogan of Amissville. Businesses Thanked To the Editor: 1 would like to thank some people from your area, but I don't know their names or address. Maybe you will put this in your paper and they will see it. First of all, the people at a luncheonette, in Sperryville, that has automobile memorabilia as a motif. Secondly, a Christmas tree farm, going east, off the dual highway. It must be about two or three miles on the left hand side. After a church with a high steeple, you turn left. It was at a blue house. 1 think it's on 211 or 511. I seem to remember Brown Hollow. The lady at the tree farm was very considerate, and while we were get ting a tree, she took us in and gave us hot cider and cookies. People like these are an asset to your area, and I am sure I will visit again. STANLEY IGNOTOURKE Delaware Mayor Deserves Credit f To the Editor: When it comes to thanking people and patting them on the back for the spectacular Bicentennial the Town of Washington celebrated on December 14, I think it is important not to overlook our town leaders —- especially Mayor J. Stewart Willis — and, what they did to make it a very special day. First of all, each member of the Washington Town Council is due a big thanks for voting to appropriate the substantial funds to put on the day's events, making it all possible for the town to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its founding in an appropriately grand and memorable style. That council vote set in motion the beginning of a combined effort of individuals to produce a day that would make us all proud. It also triggered a series of events that elevated the spirit of the town to a higher level to togetherness and good will. It was quite a stirring sight to see our townspeople following the Alexandria Royal Fyfes, Drums and Trumpets as they paraded through the town to the Town Hall, not to mention the moving ceremonies inside the Hall. A great deal of credit for all of this goes to Mayor J. Stewart Willis for his direction, dedication and persistence in making this a day we all will remember. He, too, is due a big thanks for his role in spearheading the entire effort and steering our town on course toward the next century. MARY ANN KUHN Bicentennial Organizer Old Dominion Politics By JOHN GOOLRICK He was a very bright star on the Virginia political firmament, a man who certainly seemed destined to become Governor and, perhaps, later an aspirant for national office. It hardly seems possible that it has been more than a qharter century since J. Sargeant Reynolds, who was lieutenant governor at the time, died on June 13, 1971 of a brain tumor. Born in 1936, Reynolds was just 35 years old at the time of his untimely passing. A new book titled, "Sarge Reynolds: In The Time Of His Life," has just landed on my desk and has evoked in me many memories of that young man who was approximately my age and who was always gracious and friendly. The book is written by Andy McCutcheon and Michael P. Gleason, both ^former Reynolds campaign operatives, and gives not only a rich portrayal of Reynolds himself but the turbulent political era in which he went to the House of Delegates, State Senate and then the lieutenant govern norship in a remarkably brief span of time. He was well-connected, of course, as part of the family that controlled the Reynolds Metals Company, and yet he had the common touch that so often eludes those who come from highly affluent backgrounds. After he became lieutenant governor by winning in 1969 at a time Virginians were electing their first Republican governor in modern times, I recall entering the Sheraton Inn in Fredericksburg and seeing Reynolds dining alone there after ful filling a speaking engagement. He invited me to join him and we talked at some length about the role he envisioned for himself as lieutenant governor and about the future of the Democratic Party in Virginia. Reynolds foresaw with keen prescience the deep ruptures in the party that were just beginning to take shape, the life or death struggle between the Old Byrd Organization and the liberal-populist forces led by Henry Howell and George Rawlings Jr. Yet Reynolds, a pragmatic and charismatic politician, somehow seemed to transcend all that. Amazingly, he had enthusiastic supporters within all the factions of his own party and maintained an open door policy that kept him in touch with those various elements. When Reynolds left the State Senate, a young black Richmond lawyer named Doug Wilder replaced him. After his death, Henry Howell was elected lieutenant governor in a special election for the post. Those of us in the political press corps had a high regard for Sarge Reypolds because of his remarkable integrity and honesty. I can still recall the Shad Planking of 1971 when Reynolds was invited to be the featured speaker and in the heart of the region that had most enthusiastically supported Massive Resistance to desegregation roundly denounced the elforts that had been made to evade what the Supreme Court had decreed was the law of the land. That talk was enough to finish him with what was left of the old conservative organization, but a few months later Reynolds was dead. In the summer of 1970, less than six months after taking office, Reynolds collapsed at a family reunion. A brain tumor was diagnosed and he battled it bravely for the next year, but the fight was a losing one. Sarge Reynolds didn't live long enough to make the indelible mark on sate politics he may well have made had his life been a longer one. But this volume sums up his career quite nicely and 1 have the added advantage in reading it of having known the man as not only a politicians, but a friend. ' John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert H. Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. The Time Machine Prom the Rappahannock News back when 30 Years Ago! Thursday, December 15, 1966 The Christmas Home Lighting and Decorating Contest annually sponsored by the Town Council in Washington will be judged this year on Christmas Eve between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Northern Virginia Fox Hunters Association, in session Dec. 9 for their final quarterly meeting of the year at the Second National Bank of Culpeper, elected officers for the coming year. One hundred and fifteen BC1A bulls have completed 56 days of their feed test at Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises. 25 Years Ago! Thursday, December 16, 1971 The Rappahannock Electoral Board met Monday night to hear recommendations for new members of the local School Board. Santa Claus was seen checking' Rappahannock Library earlier this week to survey the situation prior to his visit there Saturday. The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection presented a statement Monday before the State Corporation Commission hearing in Richmond in opposition to a rate increase application by the Virginia Telephone & Telegraph Company. 10 Years Ago! Thursday, December 18, 1986 Three Rappahannock County rescue squads"were honored recently with the presentation of the "Call of the Year" award at the RappahannockRapidan Emergency Medical Services Council annual meeting. Delegate Alson M. Smith, of Winchester will address the monthly meeting of the Democratic Legislative District breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday Dec. 20.

Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Cindy Mahan Mark Wharton brings the ball upcourt against Luray. Daniel Digges hangs before getting off a shot. Jeff Atkins has been high scorer in most varsity games. Basketball Coaches Pleased With Progress During Season By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer * "It is early in the season and this i team will only get better and better," said RCHS varsity basketball coach Eugene Baltimore. After Monday night's 66-59 loss to t Madison, the team's record for this sea„ son stands at 2-3. They hope to beat Page in a Tuesday night game; they won . over Page last Friday night, 73-60. On Monday night, the Panthers led , during the first three quarters. "In the fourth quarter, they got away from us,” . said Coach Baltimore. He said that his i team stopped playing defense in the crucial fourth period. He said that Madison is a very , tough team, with a record of 3-1 going into Monday night's game. They had , beat Brentsville and Orange County this . season. "My big men are freshmen and they are playing well,” said Coach Baltimore, about forwards Daniel and Michael Settle and Erving Phillips. He said they aren't used to the type of competition they got from the Madison team. "As far as I can remember Rappahannock has not fared well against Madison," he said. But Rappahannock outplayed Madison for the first three quarters. Madison has seven or eight seniors on their team who , played heavy minutes, said the coach. The team relies on the freshmen players to do the majority of the rebounding, said the coach. "Erv did a great job on both ends of the floor," he added. High scorers were Jeff Atkins and , Jason Baldwin, each with 14 points, and Daniel Settle with 11 points. The 73-60 win over Page on Friday " night was due to the team playing really well and coming back strong after their loss to Stonewall Jackson on Dec. ’ 10. ' ‘ The team picked up their defense in the second half, led by Erv. That made * the difference in the game, said the coach. He hopes his team will put forth the same effort in the Tuesday night game against Page, though he said it is more difficult when they play on the road. "We need to go out and take it to Page defensively," he said. He feels his team will build confidence once they win a game on the road. They have not done that so far this season. Coach Baltimore said that his team may take their lumps this year, but he thinks that the team will be really strong in the future. He said that losing a big man like Willie Eastham inside the paint and relying on freshmen to replace him is a big task. "But the freshmen will only get better and better and better,” he added. Jeff Atkins led the scoring in the Page game with 22 points and 16 rebounds; Daniel Settle contributed 17 points to the final score. 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► Council From Page A-l come and think about living here." Mr. Gooch said the town would need to promote tourism "until you have some alternate revenue source. The closest thing to that was the proposal to sell bottled water from the town spring, but nothing came of it," he said Mr. Tompkins said he agreed with Mr. Gooch but feared die town would again be depending on a volunteer to do all the work and then "six factions in I-' - town would be second guessing the volunteer, and it could be ugly to boot." Mr. Gooch agreed the town should not be depending on a volunteer. "We should do it on a professional basis. It’s not fair to expect volunteers to step forward." "I agree," Mayor Willis said. Ms. van Dort said the county bed and breakfasts report they get 35 percent of their reservations from the Internet. "We should buy our name whether we do this or not to keep somebody else from doing it," she said. "I'd like to see if there is some real response from the business community," Mr. Tompkins said, "not just it's a great idea if somebody else does it” Town Attorney Frank Reynolds said they could consider sharing the cost with Rappahannock County and Sperryville businesses. Council took no action on the matter. They agreed to explore the possibility of sharing RAAC’s sound system for council meetings. Mr. Tompkins demonstrated the superiority of the system, and said RAAC would probably be willing to let council use it if council would buy microphones and speakers. The council unanimously approved a special use permit for the Community Services Board to operate a senior nutrition site in the old Washington School'. There was no discussion of that, but there was concern about other uses of the building. Mitzie Young said council should allow the Loan Closet, which provides medical equipment free for people to use in their homes, to have another room in the building. The Loan Closet is currently using an unhqated building on the property. Mr. Reynolds said an application for the Loan Closet would have to be handled separately. Ms. van Dort brought up Hunt Harris’s use of a room in the building for the Ragged Mountain Resource Center. "Is he a quasi-public service?” she asked. Mr. Reynolds said people get permission from owner William Carrigan to use the building and do not realize they also need a special use permit from the council under the new provision for "adaptive reuse." He said John McCarthy, who acts as the town's zoning administrator, would have to decide if other uses were "by right or pre-existing" or require a special use permit. Mayor Willis said he would discuss this with Mr. McCarthy. Ms. van Dort reported the water system continues to lose a lot of water that is not metered and that many accounts are overdue. Council approved a motion that anyone with questions about their bill should direct their questions to Ms. van Dort. Mayor Willis read a letter from Robert Moore, VDOT resident engineer. VDOT will install a four-way stop sign at the Main Street and Middle Street intersection "based, upon the increasing pedestrian traffic and adjacent commercial entrances," Mr. Moore wrote. In addition VDOT has eliminated the passing zone at Baldwin’s Store and reduced the speed limit to 25 miles per hour in town by moving the lower speed signs to the town limits. VDOT suggested local law enforcement monitor compliance before VDOT will consider further changes. Mr. Moore wrote that VDOT will consider further repairs to sidewalks "as funding becomes available." Finally Mr. Moore’s letter said VDOT will go ahead with painting white along the side lines and yellow for the center lines for Business 211 in town. 1 Sale Pre-Christmas LADIES;__ 25-50% OFF MISSES' COORDINATES. Choose styles from Alfred Dunner, Koret, Villager, Norton McNaughton and more. 22.49-44.99 MISSES' ACTIVE SETS. 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• Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News • Real Estate • Classifieds WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18,1996 Celebrate With Food and Music Rappahannock News Staff Photon by Cindy MahanClockwise from top left: Ann Speiker and Barbara Jamieson sell soup for the Washington Fire Department. George Washington cuts the town birthday cake. Page Johanson plays the harp at Rare Finds* The Piedmont Ensemble entertains at Middle Street Gallery. The high school band leads the parade back to Town Hall. In The Theatre the entertainers became toy soldiers. i ' Ice Curls in the Woods "Look at this!" I said to Peter and Margie White whose fine company Lee Trott and I were enjoying. We were walking in their woods near Sperry ville, on that cold autumn - morning. "Packing stuff," said Margie White. The white coils did look as if someone had tossed a handful of plastic packing on -the dry oak leaves. "No," I said. "It's ice." I broke off a piece and tasted, my usual approach in my outdoor ramblings. The curled ribbons of blue-white ice looked like nothing so much as shavings on the floor of a woodworking shop. The ice spirals had a sweet taste. My attention was excited. What had caused these ice shavings in the . woods? We moved on. For the time I forgot my puzzlement when we found the delicate and tightly woven basket of last year's vireo nest hanging between sling-shot prongs of a dogwood tree. Plant material had been held together, with spider webbing; the lining was of reddish brown I needles of the white pine. How many ; times had I looked for the nest of a constantly singing Red-eyed Vireo never to find it until the woods were bare of leaves? Another cluster of coils of white - ice caught my attention. I was - reminded of those elegant shavings of ’ cold butter that appear on some elegant dining tables. How was I to solve the riddle of frozen winter flowers? More fragile ice spirals were clustered on the side of the road. I was not allowed to forget the ribbons of ice. We came home to Hint Hill with - warm and satisfying memories of All Things Wild And Wonderful By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist good food, good talk and an entrenched friendship. The mystery of the ribbons of ice stayed with me, begging for explanation. The enigma nagged at me like a persistent child tugging at my sleeve for attention. As I often do, 1 plucked Donald Culross Peattie's An Almanac for Modems from its place on the shelf beside my bed. Why did I turn to his essay for December second which began with, "So frost is on the land at last...?" Toward the end, 1 read, "sickles and spirals and curls like a carpenter’s shavings are shooting out of the stems of the frostweed, that modest little member of the rock-rose family, and from the dittany, which has the same odd property of extruding the water in its stem." So! The beginning of the answer. I went to sleep with plans to check indexes of wildflower books on frostweed and dittany early the next day. I knew of dittany. Jocelyn Sladen had pointed out the small pink flowers of this late-summer blooming mint to me near Leesburg only a year before. Descriptions of dittany had no mention of coils of ice in a number of references. Now for Frostweed. I learned that it has two kinds of flowers: small, insignificant ones and larger yellow blooms which "...fade early and fall gway.. (they) open only once in sunshine." That was intriguing .enough to make me impatient for summer whdn I could search for this plant. There was no mention of icy spirals in that book. In Flora of West Virginia there was a lengthy, 'technical description followed by: "In cool weather of late autumn crystals of ice push out from the bark at the base, suggesting the common name." Finally, after searching through five books I could draw together enough information to satisfy my curiosity about the curls of ice on the woods' floor. The plant draws water into its roots and up through the stem like the wick in an oil lamp. When the temperature plunges to well below freezing the plant must rid itself of water which, in a frozen state, can be injurious to its cells. As the water freezes it is extruded out of the stem through cracks. The coiled ribbons of ice in the woods of Sperryville are explained. The sweet taste 1 had detected came from the plant itself. John Trott welcomes reader comment at P.O. Box 515, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Sculpture Classes Offered ■ Charles Flickinger, award winning sculptor and local resident, will conduct a portrait and figure sculpture class at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio (an affiliate of The Art League School of Alexandria) locat ed in Slate Mills during winter and spring terms. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Flickinger, students, working from the model in clay, will sculpt heads and figures or larger figurative frag Photo courtesy ot Charles Flic Linger Charles Flickinger’s sculpture of ‘Lucy’ is life sized. ments. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy, design and style. Classes are for all levels. Mr. Flickinger studied at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and The Corcoran School of Art. He holds a BFA from The Corcoran. Currently he teaches sculpture at The Corcoran and the 1 Art League School. He resides in Rappahannock County. Previous teaching experience has been at such notable schools ■ as the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore and Carnegie Hall in Lewisberg, W.Va. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the 1990 Grant for Excellence in the Visual Arts from the Maryland State Arts Council and has participated in many exhibitions including • the 1992 Cabaret Revoltaire sponsored by the Washington Project for the Arts in Washington, D C. His work has been reviewed by The Washington Post, Washington Times, New Art Examiner and many others. While an outstanding figurative and portrait sculptor, Mr. Flickinger is an accomplished artist in other lorms of sculpting. He excels in woodcarving, metal sculpture, mixed media and casting as well. The winter class session w ill be held on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. from Jan. 6 through March 3. The cost for the nine-week term is $165 (model fees additional). There will be a one time $20 material fee for the cost of the clay. Sculpting tools and stands will be provided. For more information or to register contact The Art League School at (703) 683-2323 or Carol Vogel, director of Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio, at 547-4385.

3* ' ' ' • ' 1 : ■ / n—■ Church ® Activities . fenS 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. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m! Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Hymn Sing 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship'7 p.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 22 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m., Sperry ville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.. with communion. 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. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 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. Mt. Lebanon Baptist' Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Fiayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. 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. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Clarence M. Trinkle, Rector 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. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:3.0 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 4-6 p.m. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Ch.oir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 18 a.m. » Christmas Pageant 9:30 a.m. < Morning Prayer II 11 a.m. Tuesday: Holy Eucharist II 5 p.m. (Christmas Eve) Coffee Hour 10:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 p.m. Wednesday: Christmas Holy Eucharist II 10 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 1(? a.m. Worship Service 11 a m. Masses: . Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Tuesday: Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Woodard, Jr. Woodwards Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Woodward Jr. of Castleton married 50 years of marriage on Nov. 3, 1996. The celebration was held at the Castleton Fire Department and was given by their children. Approximately 150 friends and family members joined in the celebration. J.T. Woodward Jr. and the former Melzie Stanley were married November 4, 1946 in Winchester by the Rev. Smithson. They are the parents of one son, • John H. Woodward of Castleton and four daughters, Darlene Conover of Lima, Ohio, Diane Myers of Rixey ville. Dale Grimsley of Castleton and Donna Sheads of Rixeyville. They have 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Woodward is a farmer in Castleton. His wife is retired from the Aileen Plant and is now a homemaker. Both J.T. and Melzie now enjoy baby-sitting their grandchildren. Sperryville Residents Prepare for Holiday Mrs. Shirley Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. was a weekend guest of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton was a Saturday guest of her mother, Mrs. Brown. Jason Brown of the Virginia Military Institute arrived home on Monday to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Brown. Paul Brown of VMI is expected home on Thursday. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Aroda, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper, Ronnie Jenkins and Larry Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Swindler of Hanover, Pa. were recent guests of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swindler. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold their annual Christmas Eve candlelight service with communion on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. The community is 1 invited. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8:45 a m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Holiday Programs For Your Enjoyment Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church On Sunday, Dec. 22 a Christmas Cantata will be presented at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. Jon Heddleston is pastor of Reynolds and with the congregation extends an invitation to the community to attend. 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. Sperryville Methodists Sperryville Methodist will have their annual Christmas Eve candlelight service with communion at 8 p.m. on the 24th. Amissville United Methodist Church On Sunday, Dec. 22, Amissville United Methodist Church will have "The Blessing of the Toys” at the 11 a.m. worship service. You are invited to bring a gift for a child between the ages of two and a half to 16 (Please wrap, mark girl/boy, age and item). "As we present these to the Christ child we will pray for the children that will receive them,” said Amissville Pastor, Nancy White. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, there will be a candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. Carols, scriptures and meditations will culminate in everyone lighting a candle as the group sings "Silent Night, Holy Night." Nursery will be provided for children through five years old. The church is located on Route 211 West of Warrenton and East of Washington. The congregation and Rev. White encourage the community, newcomers, and visitors to attend. Fcir more information call 937-4397. Hope Hill Baptist Church The Hope Hill Baptist Church Christmas celebration will take place on Sunday, Dec. 22. The day will begin with Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by the morning worship sefvice at 11. After the service there will be a covered dish dinner in the church fellowship hall. "Following dinner there will be a time of singing and remembrance of the coming to this world of the Lord Jesus Christ," said Pastor, Milton Switzer, who invites members and friends to attend. There will also be a Christmas party for children on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the church. All young people are invited. There will be games, prizes and pizza. Thornton Gap Regular Baptist ■" Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Church will have their Christmas Program at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28. A cordial welcome is extended to everyone. . . F.T. Baptist Church The F. T. Baptist Church located on Slate Mills Road will have a candlelight communion service at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 24. The pastor, the Rev. Douglas Farmer extends a warm wel-! come to the public. ; ; Flint Hill United Methodist Church The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will present their annual Christmas program on Dec. 22. The public is invited. Woodville Baptist Members of the Woodville Baptist Church will have a Christmas music program on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m-. Everyone is invited to attend. Flint Hill News Notes, The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will present their Christmas program on Sunday evening, Dec. 22. Worship services on Dec. 22 in the United Methodist Church will be at 11:15 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Ann and Harlen Jones of Frostproof, Fla. are spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Alice Brady. Leon Lillard, Amy and Allison of Broad Run, Edith Graves of Fredericksburg and Mark and Diane Graves were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. 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Carols chime the birth of Jesus as the flickering candles cast an entrancing glow on stained glass windows. As the choir sings “0 Holy Night" or perhaps trills the “Hallelulia Chorus" you are transported to the realms of spiritual reality. Holiday tiredness and tension are replaced by tears of joy as you are truly touched by the spirit of the Christchild. As the steeple bells ring out at midnight, heralding . „ Christmas Day. the warmth in your heart could melt the deepest snow. You are truly prepared to celebrate Christ’s birth. experience the “reason for the Season" this Christmas and celebrate Cod's gift each Sabbath through weekly worship. Keep the gift of Jesus alixe all the year through. Sunday Luke 1:26-38 Monday Luke 1:39-56 Tuesday Luke 2:1-20 Wednesday John 1:1-18 Thursday John 1:19-34 Friday Matthew 1:1-25 Saturday Matthew 2:16-23 k. 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Descendants Visit Ancestral Homesite By WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Nov. 16, 1996 15 relatives, ; descendants (collateral and direct) met at the church in Old Hollow to begin their day retracing some of their heritage. Two of the group, Wayne Baldwin and Sally D. Keyser are local • inhabitants. The other thirteen were »■ from Vienna, Middletown, and Falls , Church, Virginia and Pennsylvania. , They were Elmer and Louise Bowen White, Carol Ellis, Dale and Judy , White, Sonny and Anne White Wolfe, James Wolfe, Rachael Wolfe, James and Mary Ellis Tucker, Connie Bowen Pike, and Vickie Bowen, all descen, dants of Clemet C. Bowen. Historical Background William Bowen, a Corporal in the , Revolutionary War, who died in October 1832, whose wife's name was Martha (who died in December 1832) . were parents of, viz: Silas Bowen, Nancy (a.k.a. Ann) Bowen wife of • John Beahm, William Bowen (whom I'll call Jr.), and Thomas Bowen. William Bowen Jr. (bom 1786, died 1876) had married three times < and was father of fifteen children. Of . the fifteen, Joseph Cephius Bowen and John Bowen are of importance • here since this article concerns their . descendants. John Bowen was wounded at Gettysburg and after having his leg amputated, died ther. John had married Rebecca E. Pullen, daughter of Joseph and Narcenia Vaughan Pullen. Joseph Cephius Bowen married Margaret Ellen pullen, daughter of Thomas E. and "Pegg" Nash Pullen. Joseph William Bowen was bom 13 Nov. 1847, the same day his father died. "Joe Billy" married his cousin, Annie Bowen, daughter of John and Rebecca "Maam Beck" Pullen Bowen. They were parents of: 1) Margaret Lilia "Maggie" (1881-1905) who married Amos Frazier, 2) Ruby Elizabeth (1883-1931) wife of John Bernard Bolen, 3) Oklahoma (or Okley Homer) (1887-1967), 4) Clement C. Bowen, and 5) Nina Henrietta (18901972), who married David M. Dwyer. Sally D. Keyser, above mentioned, was their daughter. My relationship to the Bowen family is a little further removed. I descend also from William Bowen Sr., but through his son, Thomas Bowen who died in 1822, ten years before his father. Thomas Bowen had parried Nellie Smith of Fauquier County in 1811. Their daughter, Mary Bowen (1812-1865) married Edward Bolen who married Robert L. Pullen was my great-great-grandmother. Another of Edward and Maty Bolen’s children. Elizabeth Frances who married Miles Jackson Dwyer renders another direct line to the Bowen connection. Elizabeth being my great-great-greatgrandmother also. The House Through the courtesy of Bruce and Joy Sloane we were allowed to park on their place which eliminated many steps. We entered Shenandoah Park via the Hull School Trail and made our way the mile or so to the entrance to th$ Bo>ven house site, which sets on the hill across the branch to your right. Here wer explored the remains, taking pictures, sharing stories, and singing that,song about "uncle Nort, being so short, who after a pint of mountain dew became a giant", and finally sitting down for a little snack. Having just started our day, we still had another 2 1/2 to 3 miles to go. The family cemetery is known by the names of Mary Frazier of Joe Billy Bowen and located high up in Frazier Hollos. We came back down Hull School Trail and took a left had turn across the Thornton River with its intersection with Frazier Hollow road and began the ascent! Reaching the cemetery in good time, but finding that the sun was going behind the mountain, it was getting cooler and darker there in the shadows. We took several pictures and tried to unriddle the relationships of the persons whose names were on the markers. Making our way down again, crossing the Devil's Dancing Ground, passing old familiar sights, we were approaching our automobiles and it was four o'clock! I don’t want to leave out anything in this story, so that those who participated will be sure to relay on to future generations the whole account. I therefore must relate to the reader of my roll in this. I was consulted by cousin Mary Helen back in September during the Bowen family runion about leading a group on today's trip. I conceded, and though not perhaps the best escort, and indeed not the most knowledgeable, I thought I could do a fair enough job. Well, the whole of the day was not oo remarkable, until their guide (me) strikes himself in the forehead with his walking stick. Wiping blood now and again from the tiny cuts my leadership seemed challenged. "I" was the only one to shed blood for this cause, but why wasn't "I" feeling triumphant or exalted. I was humbled then and there, not ashamed, but humbled. Mrs. Keyser did not go to the cemetery with us. She has other things to do, and parted company from us at the Frazier Hollow road. We were invited by Sally to come by her house after we returned. I proposed that I would to have a cup of coffee. All but two of the group stopped by Sally's. Here we had coffee and our cousins browsed through Sally’s collection of Bowen family information. Another day in the life of the kin Seeker. Wedding Highlights Amissville News Congratulations to newlyweds Brandy Lei Hensley and Gary Breeden Gray, Jr. who were married on Dec. 7 at the home of Brandy’s grandparents, Adrian and Jean Hensley of Amissville. Brandy is the daughter of Dan and Debbie Hensley who own Buckland Home Services in Warrenton. Cristy Lynn Hensley, sister of the bride, and Amy Alexander of Hume were her attendants. Tom Kuzner. and James Sullivan of New Baltimore were Gary’s groomsmen. > We apologize for misspelling the name of EMS Lt. R.J. Sosna IV in the column last week announcing the 1997 officers of Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, The members of the Amissville Fire and Rescue Company reminds residents with cut Christmas trees to By GLENDA GUM keep them watered each day to prevent the trees from drying out and becoming a serious fire hazard. Remove the tree from the house as soon as possible after the holidays. Amissville Fire and Rescue members wishes'everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. Jeffersonton Homemakers will be meeting on Thursday, December 19tii at the Jeffersonton Community Center for their covered dish Christmas Party to begin at 12:30 p.m. On Dec. 19 and 20, the Amissville Ruritans will be judging Christmas decorations on homes within a 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. Amissville Girl Scout Troop 920 enjoyed an evening in Warrenton which included bowling at Warrenton Lanes and filling up on pizza at Pizza Hut. Special thanks to Charlotte Mills for assisting op our trip and for being there to verify that 203 score! Great bowling, girls. Happy early birthday to Betty Canfield, my mom, whose big day is Dec. 31st! We're looking forward to the holiday with my parents here to celebrate with us! Due to the holidays, the news will need to be in the box at Hackley's Store a little earlier. I will pick up the news for Christmas week on Thursday, Dec. 19 and for the Jan. issue on Thursday, Dec. 26. Let me hear from you with your plans for Christmas or if you had guests over the holidays. Washington Homes Welcome Guests Sunday guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Judy Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume and Roger Hawkins of Warrenton. Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark shopped in Winchester and had lunch in Front Royal. Mrs. Sarah Brown and Mrs. Ruth Clark visited Mrs. Chloe Brown of Woodville at Culpeper Memorial Hospital in Culpeper on Friday. The Deacons of the Washington Baptist Church will have a "dutch treat" supper at The Cafe in town on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. and afterwards will hold their regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the church. Sunday, Dec. 22 during Worship Services at the Washington Baptist Chruch a Christmas Cantata will be Mrs. Shafran Selected Mrs. Kimberley Shafran has been selected as Mrs. Rappahannock International 1997 and will represent Rappahannock at the Mrs. Virginia International Pageant on May 30, 31st and June 1st, 1997 at the Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium. In 1985 Mrs. International Pageant was founded. Mrs. International has a strong desire to promote married women in a way unaccustomed to pageants. The elimination of swimsuit competition has been replaced by aerobic wear. Husbands are included in the program during the evening goj^n competition and the new 1997 titleholder’s husband will be placing the crowxi on the wife's head at the completion of the show. The pageant scoring is 50 percent interview, 25 percent aerobic wear and 25 percent evening gown with an on stage question. Each contestant is required to have a platform. Mrs. Shafran's platform is Importance of Early Childhood Development. • Kimberely Shafran is 38 years old. She resides in Viewtown with her husband, Tom. Mr. and Mrs. Shafran have two children. Mrs. Shafran has a B.A. in Journalism, TV news (1980) from Trinty University in San ••Antonio, Texas. Kimberely's ^favorite chqjity. is Hospice. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 performed by the Adult Choir. The music is created and arranged by Stan Pethel. Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston and her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch in Front Royal on Saturday. We are glad to hear that Miss Elsie Dodson of Flint Hill had her surgery last week at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal and is recuperating nicely. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo visited his grandmother, Mrs. Chloe Brown at Culpeper Memorial Hospital in Culpeper. . Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz joined Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack, Eric and Jason in Centreville and attended a Christmas Program at the Centreville Methodist Church in which Eric was in the Junior Choir and Jason was one of the Bell Ringers. Friday'Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz attended the Silver Eagles Association luncheon at Falls Landin Restaurant in Great Falls. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz had dinner with Steven and Alyson Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason in Centerville on Tuesday to celebrate Alyson's birthday, after dinner they attended a music program at the Centreville Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Holand of Manassas were Monday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richardson and they had lunch at The Cafe. Have a good week and Happy Holidays. Hold the entire Northern Virginia market in your hand. “We-Print” Inserts in N O K I H k K N V I M r. i S I A We’ll DESIGN, PRINT and INSERT your promotional flyer in our newspapers for as low as $39.37 per thousand. Call your ad representative at (540) 347-4222 Upcoming Events Holiday Workshop Planned A Children’s Holiday Workshop will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Mountainside Market just west of Sperryville. Children can make ornaments and gifts as well as decorate wrapping paper and make cards. There will also be gifts availalble for sale by local children and artisans. Proceeds will go toward a local home school association. For additional information call Maureen Day at 937-4920. 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. Open House Slated Equine Reproduction Concepts, a full service equine reproduction facility .'ill host an open house and grand opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 4 and 5. Slide presentations will be at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The facility headed by Drs. Vito DelVento and Kevin Dippert, is located at 111 Hackley’s Mill Road in Amissville. For more-information, call ' 937-9832. Winter Solstice Celebration Friends of Gala 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 Kipi Doyle for her Dance Place student entitled “The Black Dance”; a new dance choreographed by Linda Ramer entitled Gai Ramma Janna plus food, dancing and music. Admission is $5 per person. Wakefield To Present Holiday Play Wakefield School in The Plains will present the play Miracle on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. in the school gym. Miracle features student actors from the eighth through twelfth grade and is a celebration of the miracles, mystery, and merriment of the holiday'season in both the Jewish and Christian traditions. The play was written by Wakefield’s Upper School facutly member Tutt Stapp-Harris and is based on Howard Schwartz’ Nest Year in Jerusalem and a story by Paul Gallico. Miracle includes the performance of original songs and adaptations of 15th century music, as sung by the group “Nowell Sing We Clear” Wakefield’s Art Department created sets for the production, and students designed their own costumes. The show is suitable for all ages. Admission is free, and the public is cordially invited to attend. 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 9373076. Apple Butter Available The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department made apple butter over the weekend and it is now available at the cost of $16 a gallon or $4 a quart. All proceeds will benefit the fire department. To get yours call Jeff at 636-3279 or 635-5482. Champagne Open House The Oasis Winery will be hosting the Champagne open house on Dec. 21. This open house will feature all the Oasis sparkling wines available to taste including their Internationally acclaimed Cuvee D’ Or. Complimentary Virginia-made specialty gourmet Hor’s D’eouvres will accompany all tastings. Live music emphasizing Chopin will accompany this unique event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 635-7627. AIDE Workshop Set Rappahannock County High School will be hosting a financial AIDE workshop on Jan. 6th at 6:30 in the RCHS library. The purpose will be to help parents of college-bound students learn how to complete the FAFSA and learn about grants and loans. For more information please call Joyce Brown, Guidance Counselor at 987-8575. Master Gardener Training The Fauquier County Extension Office will conduct the 1997 Master • Gardener Volunteer Training Program during February and March. Classes will be conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Extension Office in Warrenton. The first class will be Feb. 4. The Master Gardener Program involves 50 hours of classroom instruction. Upon completion of the classroom portion, participants are required to return 50 hours of volunteer service to the program. The cost for the program is $75, which includes the Virginia Master Gardener Handbook. Persons interested in the programshould contact the Fauquier Extension Office at 341-7950. All applicants must make an appointment to pick up a registration form and participate in an orientation interview ’ Rapidtran Will Not Operate Rapidtran will not operate on the following days: Friday, December 20, an agency in-service day; Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas. Rapidtran is a program ot the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board. Raffle Tickets Available A NASCAR raffle to benefit The Flint Volunteer Fire Department is currently underway. The Daytona 500 package includes five nights stay for two with Oceanfront hotel on Daytona Beach and $600 cash for travel The donation is $10 per ticket and only 1,000 will be sold. Drawing will be December 21, 1996 for the February trip. Tickets may be purchased from any fire department member or by calling Connie Huff-Hams at 675-3389 Recruiters Meeting Set Virginia Defense Force Recruiters will meet at the H.L. Pearson Armory in Warrenton every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. For more information call Maj. Bill Jagdman, 825-0567 or 399-3782. WEDDING STATIONERY INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BQIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES &appaf)annock jftetos 675-3338

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Leesburg volunteer Eire Dept. 9pm-1am. For more Information call Bonnie (703) 777-4166. Diabetics! (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. Diabetics. Save money on supplies. Medicare pays if you use insulin, we bill for you. Mention 9042. 1-800-633-2001. IS CHRIST IN X-MAS7 Was Christ bom on December 25th? What do Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and Mistletoe have to do with the birth of Jesus Christ? For the answers to these questions, call 1-800768-0137. End Time Assembly of God. REMINDER; SOME OF TOIIR ADS WILL CONTAIN THE NEW 540 AREA CODE 4 Building Materials Steel Building Sale: “Rock Bottom Prices!” 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. 5 Business Opportunities ADDITIONAL CASH FOR HOLIDAYS. UP TO 125% EQUITY, BAD CREDIT OR BANKRUPTCIES OK. WILL FIND LOWEST RATE POSSIBLE. CALL RICK AT MILLENNIUM MORTGAGE TODAY, 1800-655-9432. 5 Business Opportunities Be A Paralegal) Train Now! Be part of one of today's fastest growing careers. Accredited attorney instructed diploma/ degreed home study programs. Free catalog. (800)476-3316 Ext 13. 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). A NATIONAL COMPANY SEEKS INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS for computer software. CD Roms, Educational, childrens software. $100K YEARLY POTENTIAL, 50K P/T. NO SELLING! INVESTMENT $12,980. 1-800-675-9175 Home Computer Users needed. $45,000 income potential. 1-800-5134343, Ext. B-22370. Call for details. Excellent Profits Log Home Wholesalers. Join proven 18 year Log Manufacturer 16 Kiln-dried log styles, starting $9800. Exclusive territory. Mr. Buck 1-800-321-5647, Old-Timer Log Homes. Assemble Arts, Crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing ’ and computer work. Great pay. No fee call 1800-632-8007. 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 Child 6 Service* (Tfrrrrflmg £toura Ultr kvidr i/rr*t I V1 ► 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. 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) Farm Equip/ Supplies Hay 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. Giveaways Barn homes needed for shy, unadoptable cat's. Spayed/ neutered. All medical provided. 703295-0678. 41 Lost & Found Found: Tortoise colored female cat, very friendly, found near Mt. Gilead area. Please call to identify. (703)771-0055. Lost: Reward) Male Jack Russell Terrier, answers to Tuffy, Jeffersonton area. (540)937-2131. Missing since December 10. Tiger stripped female cat, 6 months old, brown eyes. She was recently spayed, so tummy area is still partially shaved. Town of Flint Hill, in Rappahannock. If found please call Tammy at 347-4222, 8am3:30pm. 42 Ml sc. for Sale/ Rent COOKWARE. CHRISTMAS BLOW OUT SALE! INCREDIBLE OFFER! 22-PC SET FOR 17-PC PRICE) FIVE LEFTI WATERLESS! HEAVY DUTY) SURGICAL STAINLESSI COOK NUTRITIOUSLY) DINNER PARTY RETAIL $1527.00, NOW $395,001 1-800-434-4528 Announcements The Community Health Care Services Guide Slimes 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'D find Information about the professionals, organizations, community resources, pharmacies and other resources to keep you and your loved ones happy, healthy & safe. Classined's “1b Your Health* focus section wDI start making house calls .January 1. 1997. It's the best prescription we can offer for a better way of life! Mlsc. for Sale/ Rent Snow Plow: 6-1/2 ft. Western power angle. New Condition. $2,000/ best offer. 703-771-7480. : For Sale: Large Satellite dish, $300/ best offer. Call Tammy 540-9879433. Tanning Beds. Finally, home beds the size erf salon beds, yet no special wiring required. Guaranteed results or money back. Financing available. Call today 1800-892-5015. Mlsc. Wanted CASH!!! We pay Cash for notes secured by real estate First or second deeds of trust or mortgages. Fast closings; friendly people. Call CAMBRIDGE now! 540-662-2300 Cherry Picker w/Bucket Lift & Farm Trailers Tax deductible gift needed of hydraulic bucket lift w/truck. Also farm wagons & trailer. For use at 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 farm. (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 born and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. Adoption: Loving, childless couple wishing to adopt infant. Willing to pay legal and medical expenses. Call Bill and Kelley collect 301-570-4258. Assisted Living. 24/ hour. Licensed supervision for the elderly, from $900 monthly, all inclusive. Eleven Virginia locations. Since 1968. American Retirement Homes. 1-800-999-6637. Happy Jack Tri vermicide: Recognized safe & effective against hook, round, & tapeworms in dogs & cats. Available O-T-C at Southern States. Jack Russell Terrier puppies. Ready for Chnstmas It 3 females, 3 males. Born 10/21. Mother - sable/white smooth coat from English working stock. Father - tri- ' rough coat, bench quality. Pups - tri, sable/white, rough, broken and smooth available. Bred specifically for good temperament, personality. $400(540)364-2929. Rottweiler Puppies AKC, Champion Bloodline, male and female, great temperment, par-, ante on premises. $450i' $550. Serious inquiries " only. 540-635-4964. 52 Services Business EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 1st and 2nd Mortgages Fast. Any Credit rating. No upfront fees. Easy payment plans. Great rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0588 or 1800-827-8909. Crosstate Mortgage. 20/20 without glasses! Safe, rapid, non-surgical, permanent restor^ion 6, 8 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 (Bib Jfaeljumeb j&rfria Fully Insured Bruce Vierling 675-3508 T & K Cleaning Service. Residential and Commercial. Reasonable rates. (540)675-3418. 54 Services Home Improvement 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. 55 Services Mlsc (Debt Consolidations Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non-profit, licensed/ Bonded. 1-800-955-0412. $Debt 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. Action Cash • Any Credit Rating - Cash for Homeowners - No Equity Programs - Lowest Rates - No Up Front Fees - Local Company - Mortgage South, Inc. - Call Nelson • 1-800-254-9506. 56 Services Personal ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS. START 97 ASAVING MONEY. 1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES. CONSOLIDATE DEBTS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS CASH OUT, NQ EQUITY PROGRAMS FIRST RATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION TOLL JREE- 1-686-344-0Q91 Debt Consolidation! Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce of eliminate interst. 24 hour approval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. Call Toll Free 1-888-7957671. vwj. " Rentals Apartments Spsrryvllle, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available. $325 & $375. Lease/ security deposit required. No pets. 540675-7171 days. Rentals Commercial PROF. OFFICE LEASE Bowman House/ Bowman Green Dr. Exec. Ofc. with add'l. Admin. Module. Iricl. Receptionist, shared Conf. Rm. & Ltd. Admin. Support Phone Sys. Avail NOVA Commercial 318-8400. Washington Virginia: One room office with private entrance. $125 month includes utilities. Available immediately. One year lease. Call (540) 675-3316 or (540) 635-4392. Rentals House Small charming house for rent as residence or business in center of Washington, Va. 540675-1388. Short Term Rental - 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, 15 minutes from Warrenton, private setting, porch and deck. 540-675-1190, 540-937-5703. Owner/ Broker. $1090 per month, pets OK. Deposit required. 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 Vacation FLORIDA SW COAST. Naples, Macro Island, Ft. Myers Beach. Beach cottages, pool homes, condos. Week/month rentals. Free 32-page Vacation Rental Guide. 800-237-2010, Blu6bill. Williamsburg Vacation 3 days 2 nights. Historic Powhatan Plantation. Two nights Quality Inn Historic free. 800-7057179. Limited space. Some restrictions. Live operators. Travel today. Real Estate For Sale ANTIQUE FARMHOUSE 17+ AC/Stream $79,900 Old farmhouse w/slate roof needs a lot of TLC. Rolling, meadows & woods & woods w/springfed stream, & mtn. views-all only 1 hour to DC Beltway! A once in a lifetime opportunity! Excellent financing. Call owner now- - 304-2622770 , Can’t afford the home you need? Own a home now, without the down payment most banks require. Complete permanent financing if qualified. De George Home Alliance. 1-800-343-2864. Government Foreclosed homes from pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo's, REO's. Your area. Toll free 1800-218-9000 Ext. H6080 for current listings. Rappahannock County: 25 acre parcels on. protected land. Beautiful views, lovely house sites. (540) 636-9388. Real Estate Lots/Acreage SO Mile Mountain Viewsl • 10+ acres Riverfront $49,777. Enjoy the best of ioth worlds! Pristine taking 3 state views and level frontage on crystal clear river for fishing, conoeing & swimming. One-of-a-kind! flare opportunity to own land Inear town. Excellent terms. Call now 304-2622770. Hunter Company Virginia. Bay Area. Absolute liquidation. 13.06 acres was $49,900 now 19,990. 1.50 acres was $71,990 now $49,900. 2.23 acres was $16,990 now $8,890 Nothing held back! Save thousands! Waterfront Community Closeout! Final waterfront and water access sites just released for liquidation. Only 15 minute boat ride to open waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Paved state roads, UG util., private boat launch, protective covenants. Hurry! You don’t want to miss In'S opportunity. (800)775-4563 ext 1981 A Bluegreen Property. Grand Opening ot Phase III - our Final Phase. Spectacular lakefront sale on 50,000 acre recreational lake in SC. Phases 1 & 2 - 130 lots sold in under 12 months! Don’t miss out! Call immediately 800-704-3154. land with breath 79 Bids 6t Proposals The Rappahannock County School Board is requesting bids from qualified roofing consulting firms to provide a detailed proposal on work that needs to be performed on the Rappahannock County Elementary Schpol and Rappahannock County High School roofing system. Deadline will be received until 12:00 P.M. January 14, 1997 at the following location. Rappahannock County School Board Office . 6 Schoolhouse Road Washington, Virginia 22747 (540)987-8773 . The Rappahannock County Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive bidding formalities or irregulanties and accept bids which are in the best interest, without explanation. 12-18-96 #166283 Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DELIA LINDSEY HALL, etala, _ COMPlAWfWTS 'M iARET RECTOR THOMAS. #L als. Defendants 80 Legal Notice* IN CHANCERY NO.83 CH-18 Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, entered on the 16tn day of May, 1996, in the chancery cause of Delia Lindsey Hail et ala, vs. Margaret Rector Thomas, et als, No.93CH-18, the under* signed Special Commioners will offer tor sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of thegfipurt County-JMwlprTOtho TowMUNnlngton orv~ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21,1996, at 10:00 A.M. All that tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being on the east side of State Secondary Route 640, three miles northwest of Amissville, Jacks on DI s trict, Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing approximately twenty (20) acres, mpre 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 th^AJIerk’s Office of BjupTOpnock CounutWfWfln Deed 251. said plpft 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. OF SALE; $10,000.00 deposit on day of sale and balance in cash within Jlam(30) James W. Fletcher, III and T. C. Lea, Jr. Special Commissioners For information contact: James W. Fletcher, III, Esquire P.O. Box 298 Sperryville, Virginia 22740 (540) 987-I T.C. Lea, Jr., Esquire 15145 Brandy Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540) 825-0033 11- 20,11-27,12-4 * 12- 11-96 *182930 Real Estate - 73 Lota/ Acreage NEW LISTING! • PRIVATE wooded 18 ac. with mt. views, frontage, $78,000. Cali Lisa Dyer, 540-923-4765. • BROOKLEA 24- Ac. mt. farm near Nat’l Park, renovated < ‘ farmhouse, stream, $223K. ; y) i ' ! Call Bill, Jefferson Land & Realty, Madison Co., 540-948-5050.

80 Legal Notice* NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to a decree ol the Circuit Court ol Raopahannock County. Virginia, made and entered on the 13th day of November, 1996, in the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Reager, et al against Anna Stump Kirth and others, Chancery Cause *3530, and the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Reager, et at. against Maraget R. Tanner, et al. Chancery Cause #95CH-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, to-wit: 1. Tract #1 containing S 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.T 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 amongst the papers of the aforesaid Chancery Cause #95CH40. Terms ol sale: A bidder’s deposit of $5,000.00, said deposit being due and payable on the 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 the date of sale. THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OP 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 the date of sale. In the event of default by the purchaser, the Court reserves the right to declare a forfeiture of the deposit, keep the deposit, and readvertise and re-sell the proeprty at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The Special Commissioner makes no representations as to the physical characteristics or condition of any improvements located on the property. Prospective, bidders ae encouraged to inspect the 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 81 Lefla/ABC ABC Llcanaa Apple Hill Inc. trading as Ben venue Market 113830 Lee Highway Amissvtlle, VA 22002 Rappahannock Virginia 22002 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL fora Wine & Beer- Off Pram- • ise license to sell alcoholic 12 beverages. V Wayne W. Waller, Diracp lor 18,12-25-96 •168902 84 Automobiles 300ZX 1987 2 + 2: auto, champagna/tan leather, T-tops, loaded. Great condition. It'a a ataal at BMW 1987 325.1: Gray 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. . GMC 1992 1 Ton DuHey: loaded, 40,000 highway miles, super clean, ready to pull Gooseneck trailer. $18,500/ or best offer. (703)594-2548. 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. Nissan 300ZX 2 + 2: auto, champagne, tan leather, T-tops, loadedGreat condition. It’s a steal at $5,800. Call (703)444-1140. Toyota 1983 Tercelwhite. Good mechanical condition. Needs body work. $600, must sell. 540-349-9449. 1994 Mazda B-4000 Pickup 4x4, automatic, air-conditioning, power everything, fiberglass cap, bedliner, diamond plate tool box, tow package, with snow plow 61/2 ft. western, power angle, new condition. $16,900/ best offer. 703771-7480. 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. 1 Parts ft Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions and parts Installed (II purchaasd hers). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. W# Buy and Sell running ' cars and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sal 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt. 229,3 miles past Culpeper High School. 825-2571 Security Advertising sales. Experience preferred. Waynesboro, VA. Growing area, beautiful region and excellent family environment. Roxanne Viccaro at 1-800-366-0509 Career opportunities in pro sports! Sports teams currently seeking applicants in sales, marketing, finance, HRM, and operations. Perks include season tickets! For details call 800-903-4339 CDL drivers flatbed, 1 year experience. Home often. Excellent pay, benefits. $750 bonus. Call Trism Transport today! 1-800-845-5620 Drivers- start 29e/mile (includes 3e bonus), home every weekend, no touch freight, conv. equip., paid benefits. EPES Transport System wants you with 2 years recent OTR exp. For the facts call Mike Stevens. 1-800-948-6766 Proud past, progressive future. Drlvers-OTR. Advanced $1,000 sign-on bonus. Limited openings for flatbed drivers. Phone apps approved in 2 hours! 800-646-3438, Ext.1015. Owner-operators welcome. Drlvers-solo/teams. Teams-$100K+! Trainers-$70K+! $2K sign-on (teams)! Drive conventionals coast-to-coast! Bonuses, benefits, 401K. Covenant transport (experienced) 1-800-4414394 Ext. SA58. (Graduates) ' 1-800-338-6428 Ext. SAS8. Weekend recruiters. Drivers... Hiring experienced & inexperienced drivers. Off-site contracted training available. Great pay & benefits. Tuition reimbursement available. Consistent miles. Make the swift move: 1-800-800-7461, (eoe-m/f) Drivers:. Start at 2732e/mile. Raises to 36/mile. Home every 912 days with assigned tractor. Medical/dental/retirement. $1000 tarp and quarterly safety bonus. Hornady Truck Line 1-800-343-7989 ext. SW-4. distribution Immediate Income: nat’l prescription care plan seeks distributors. Strong “add-on" line lor healthcare distributors, insurance agents, benefit planners, & small business owners. Call (301) 445-4020. * GOV’T - POSTAL JOBS * NOW HIRING START $16.74/HR. For Appl. & Info. Call between 12-15 & 12-23. 1-818-5065354 EXT. 2245 CLASS SECURITY OFFICER Vance International, a world-class protective service. Is seeking top-notch Individuals to work as fuU- and part-time security officers at prestigious contract locations In MD, DC and Northern VA. Weekend and evening positions are available. We Offer: ■ Excellent Wages ■ Quality Training (Evening Classes) ■ Medical Insurance ■ Dental & Vision Plan ■ Retirement Plan (ESOP) ■ Professional Environment ■ Weekly Pay ■ Free Uniforms & Equipment To find out If you qualify for ona of these axcollant amploymant opportunity, atop by our otflcaa and fill out an application batwaan 9am • 4pm. 10467 White Granite Dr. ' k - f Suite 201 * \ Oakton,VA ARE YOU PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE & RESPONSIVE? Silver Spring, MD or An equal opportunity employer. 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, and evaluating Extension edcational programs. The programs include community clubs, special interest clubs, 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 Log horn* dealerships. Unlimited earning potential! Part/full-time. Protected marketing area/leads. Log packages from $12,000. For information call Brentwood Log Homes, 800-2645647 extCP17. MAILROOM Part-Time • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • More days approaching holiday season • Must be able to work long hours plus SOME weekends & Fridays • Licensed drivers a plus Apply in person No phone calls Monday-Thursday Sonny Wright Loudoun Tlmes-MIrror 9 E. Market Street Leesburg, VA EOE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS Training program provided. Excellent earnings. 1-800-327-2468 http:Wwww.collegepro.conn PRESS OPERATOR 8 UNIT URBANITE • 4 Day Work Week • Full Benefits Package • Goss Community or Urbanite Experience Preferred • Competitive Salary Based on Experience Send resume to: Loudoun Tlmes-MIrror c/o Allen Key P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20176 703-777-1111 EOE NEED A GOOD PAYING JOB? Work in your spare time or want full-time work? We have the job for you! Processing delinquent mortgage inspections and doing routine property maintenance in your area! Excellent pay!!! Set your own hours!! Call today, 803-8657888 to secure your position with us! 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 Southern hospitality needed. Part time positions available assisting our supervisors with product demonstrations in club stores throughout Northern Virginia. Call 24hr job line 800-5982498 ext.200 94 Jobs Wanted House Cleaning- I will clean your place thoroughly. I have 18 years experience, excellent references and own transportation. 703-237-3951. 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 Sheriff’s Office P.O. Box 487 Washington, VA 22747 540-675-3331 An Equal Opportunity Employer JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS mufQffieil ' X® $112 .OO/weekend IMM Vance International, a World Class Protective Service organization needs PT security officers. With a minimum wage of $7.00/hr., you can work just two 8 hour shifts and earn $112.00. Many locations pay morel WE OFFER: • Quality Training (Evening Classes) ♦ Weekly Pay, Every Friday • Free Uniforms & Equipment * Professional Environment COME VISIT US TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 10467 White Granite Drive Suite 201 Oakton, VA VANCE No phone ci. INTERNATIONAL An Equal Opportunity Employer JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS ■ NEWSPAPERS ■ - -=^ ...•,—- . __^ community! Obituaries P| P00 William Wake William Leonard Wake, 84, of Front Royal died Tuesday, Dec. 3 in the Winchester Medical Center. Funeral service were private. Mr. Wake was bom Dec. 27, 1911, in Bethany, West Virginia, son of Arthur and Maude Brown Wake. He was employed by Wark and Company for the construction of the American Viscose Plant in Front Royal and was a ILS. Navy veteran of World War n serving two years in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy Seabees. He attended Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa; He graduated in 1952 from Auburn University with a degree in veterinary medicine and served as Veterinarian for the Department of Agriculture for 10 years. * He practiced veterinary medicine in Rappahannock County for 20 years and retired in 1968. His rather was minister ot First Christian Church in Strasburg. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Lauck Wake and two brothers, Arthur Wake of Monticello, KY and Jean S. Wake of Wilson, N.C. Contributions may be made to the Front Royal Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 567, Front Royal, Va. 22630. Arrangements were handled by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Page Mallory Page Frankline Mallory, 68, of Woodstock, formerly of Flint Hill, . died Wednesday, in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 9 at Culpeper National Cemetery with Chaplain Michael Payne officiating. Mr. Mallory was bom Dec. 6, 1927, in Charlottesville, son of Benjamin F. and Mary Tooms Mallory. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are two brothers, Benjamin S. Mallory of Castleton and Edward L. Mallory of Flint Hill. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Virgie Keys Virgie Smith Keys, 89, of Boston, died on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was bom Dec. 7, 1907, in Berkley County, West Virginia to the late John Wesley and Ada Victoria Bohrer Smith. She was a member of Slate Mills Baptist Church. Mrs. Keys enjoyed flowers, baking, bird watching and especially her children. Survivors include two sons, James Wesley Keys of Culpeper and Raymond A. Keys of Slate Mills and two daughters, Betty Lou Fincham of Boston and Patsy K. Fincham of Culpeper. .She is also survived by one sister, Mabel Swartz of Martinsburg, West Virginia; sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond James Keys, one son, John Gilbert Keys and three brothers. Graveside services were held on Friday, Dec. 13 in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Eaton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Slate Mills Baptist Church, do Eloise Weaver, P.O. Box 62, Boston, Va. 22713. Pallbearers were Mrs. Keys grandsons Otis Lee Fincham, Raymond Joseph Fincham, Thomas Lawrence Fincham, John Wesley Fincham, James Wesley Keys, Jr., and Kevin K. Keys. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Graham Northup Graham Theodore Northup, 71, of Vienna and Rappahannock County, died on Dec. 12, 1996. He was a native Washingtonian, a 1943 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a 1950 graduate of George Washington University where he was a member of the Washington City Rho Chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Mr. Northup followed his fathef and grandfather into the field of government affairs. During his career he served as Deputy Republican Staff Director of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs in the U.S. House of Representatives. There he was involved with financial institution and consumer finance policies and legislation, including the issues, and oversight of some dimensions of the "Watergate" affair. Subsequent to his work on Capitol Hill, Mr. Northup was Director of Congressional Relations and Corporate Communications at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC> through most of the unprecedented levels of bank closings and mergers in order to protect depositors and the Federal deposit insurance system. Mr. Northup retired from the FDIC in 1987. Earlier in the career he worked for the Mortgage Bankers Association and was assistant commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration when it was an independent agency. Mr. Northup earned a Purple Heart for injuries he suffered during World War II in northern France in 1944 as a soldier with the 302nd Infantry Regiment of the 94th Division of the United States Army. He maintained his association with the 94th Division until his death. As a young man he was a volunteer fireman with the Glen Echo, Maryland Fire Department, later becoming Captain. From boyhood he developed a love for the Blue Ridge mountains and for more than 30 of his last years enjoyed the camaraderie and challenges of his "Friendship Farm” in Rappahannock County, in Riley Hollow near Flint Hill. Recently, he was also active in real estate, genealogy and living One Day At A Time. He is survived by his wife, Rita Griffiths Northup of Vienna; two sons from a previous marriage, Clifford' Northup of Arlington and James CLOR&GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant 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 Northup of Grand Canyon, Arizona; two sisters, Jacquelyn Branner of Rehoboth, Delaware and Roldah Cameron of Summit, New Jersey; and four grandchildren, Kimberly, Brian; Erin and Amy Northup. Memorial donations can be made to the American Lung Association of • Northern Virginia 9735 Main Street, Fairfax, Va. 22031. Memorial services will be held at The Falls Church "Episcopal," 115 East Fairfax Street, Falls Church on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Interment with military honors Arlington National Cemetery on. Friday, Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. Final interment will be at Friend ship Farm, Rappahannock County at I p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. Barbara Kemper Barbara Genilla Kemper, 49, of Tiicson, Az. died on Sunday, Dec. 15 inlticson. ' She was bom on June 11, 1947 in Warrenton. The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Moser Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nancy B. White officiating. Interment will follow in the Amissville United Methodist Church Cemetery. She was raised and educated in the Washington D.C. area and graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School. : Miss Kemper had worked for Capitol Credit Union in Washington, D.C. for 25 years. In Tucson, she worked in day care. She loved animals and working in her flower garden. She is surivied by her mother, Mrs. Genilla R. Kemper of TUcson, Az. one aunt, Eunice Elliott of Bethesda, Md. and three cousins, Bobby Carter, Catherine Paul and Gloria Clatterbuck all of Amissville. She was preceded in death by her father, Amos James Kemper. Mrs. Crawford Enjoys Guests On Saturday Mrs. Lillian Sykes and grandchildren, Michael and Thomas of Culpeper were guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. On Sunday Ray Crawford and children, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperry ville were visitors of Mrs. Crawford. By JUNE CLARK • 987-8827 On Sunday the families of Milton Daniel and Lizzie Heflin Norman met at Chason's Restaurant in Winchester for their Christmas dinner. Rodney and Jo Vest spent Saturday night in Winchester where they attended the Virginia Farm Bureau Christmas dinner. Mr. Vest was also recognized for 26 years of service and his retirement effective 12-31-96. Carolyn B. Butler of Springfield was a Thursday afternoon guest of Misty Hitt and Mrs. June Clark. Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Price were hosts on Wednesday night for the Woodville Baptist Church Choir party. Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones were in Fredericksburg on Tuesday to attend a lunchon with friends. Woodville Baptist Church will have their Christmas music program on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited. It's a Girl! John and Brenda VanNess of Washington are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter. Harper Walz VanNess on Dec. 5 irr Charlottesville. Weighing nine pounds and four ounces. She joins her sister, Lucy Arden VanNess. Harper’s maternal grandparents are Christopher and Rose Marie Walz of Alexandria and paternal grandparents are Harper and Sue VanNess of Bethesda, Md. Subscribe to the Rappahannock Mawa. Call 675-3338.

Gardening Resources Available By DR. DIANE RELF Extension Consumer Horticulturist The holidays are fast approaching, and many people are wondering what to get for that avid gardener on their shopping list. The Virginia Gardener Program, part of Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech is now offering publications perfect for any gardener, said Diane Relf, horticulture •specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech. Notes From the Virginia Gardener Notes from the Virginia Gardener contain useful, year-round gardening tips readers will enjoyed during the long, winter months. Two separate .volumes are available. These handsome books are printed on recycled paper and include reprints of antique gardening illustrations. They are spiral bound with dividers for the four seasons. Each season is divided into months then categories, such as vegetable, herbs, indoor plants, and landscaping. Both volumes of Nptes from the Virginia Gardener would be beautiful, useful additions to a gardening library and great gifts for your favorite gardening friends! Each volume is Residents Entertain, Travel, Visit Congratulations to Mr. Buddy Dodson of Route 707, an employee of Rochester who was selected as their Quality Employee of the Month. Mr. Dodson has been employed there for the past 29 years and he received a "Quality of Month Certificate" and a restaurant gift certificate. Our deep sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Virgie Keys who passed away at Culpeper Memorial Hospital last Tuesday. Miss Serena Waddell, a student at BOSTON By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Virginia Commonwealth University arrived on Friday for the holidays with her parents and brother, Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell and Josh on Route 707. Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher were Saturday callers of Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. It might be of interest to our readers to learn that Mrs. Lucille Mays, who is employed at Holiday Inn was selected as the 1996 Virginia Hospitality Employee of the Year. She was honored at the meeting, Dec. 5-7 in Hot Springs at the Homestead Resort. Mrs. Mark Halterman was a guest last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham in Jeffersonston. 1 We offer our congratulations to Kindal Peyton, an employee of Coffewood* Corrections Center of Mitchells, upon being selected as Employee of the Year for 1996. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. William "Woody" Tharp and to Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Webb, both couples will be celebrating on Monday the 23rd, and we wish them many more. Kamry Peyton will be celebrating her birthday, today, Wednesday and we extend good wishes. Condolences are extended to the family of Mr. Jasper Butler of Reva Way who passed away on Friday and burial following today, Wednesday. With this issue we would like to wish each of our readers a very happy Holiday season. Marriage License Issued The following marriage license was issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. John Richard Eastham, Jr., Washington and Lori Grace Breining, Whiting, New Jersey. • BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT in the Rappahannock News Classifieds only $7 postpaid. Send your Order (if ordering a single volume, please specify Volume I or Volume II to the Virginia Gardener Program, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0349. Please make your check payable to "Treasurer, Virginia Tech." The Virginia Gardener Handbook The Virginia Gardener Handbook is a must for any gardener. This 600page text is used to instruct Master Gardeners in several states and is a text for college-level home horticulture classes at Virginia Tech. The Virginia Gardener Handbook covers many topics: botany, physiology, environmental effects on plant growth; soils and fertilizers; basics of entomology, plant pathology; diagnosing plant damage; understanding pesticides; plant propagation; pruning; indoor plants; vegetable gardening; tree fruits in the home garden; lawns; selection, use, and care of woody plants; herbaceous plants; landscape design; Master Gardener volunteers; and water quality. This work is the definitive reference for gardening in Virginia and other eastern states. It makes a useful addition to your gardening library and a great gift for your favorite gardening friends. Each copy is. $55 postpaid. Send your order to the Virginia Gardener Program, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0349. Please make your check payable to "Treasurer, Virginia Tech." The Virginia Gardener Newsletter The Virginia Gardener Newsletter is an informative garden tool produced by the Virginia Tech Office of Consumer Horticulture. "Gardening is great therapy after a day at work, but it is also an activity that can have significant impact on our environment. We feel it is very important to provide our readers with the scientific, environmentally sound information they need when gardening. That's a major foie of The Virginia Gardener," said Diane Relf, Virginia Cooperative .Extension specialist for consumer horticulture. The Virginia Gardener is a monthly subscription newsletter that addresses the information needs of home gardeners in Virginia and other eastern states. Recent issues have included articles on the impact of home gardening on the environment, plants for winter interest, starting seed indoors, and gardening for exercise. It also provides monthly "Notes” to remind readers of activities to ensure a productive garden. The Virginia Gardener newsletter — it's like getting a new gardening tool in your mailbox each month! The cost for a year (12 issues) is $5 or two years (24 issues) is $ 10. To subscribe, send a written request along with your check payable to the "Treasurer, Virginia Tech" in the Amount of $5 or $10 to The Virginia Gardener Program, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0349. Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. . Real Estate Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office. Anthony A. Lapham and wife to Gary A. Younkin and wife, 243.65 acres, Wakefield District. $541,500. Floyd C. Stiiley and wife to Mary Melville Lewis, 39.180 acres, Jackson District. $230,000. ©be &appafjannocfe iietosi offers FAX MACHINE SERVICES To $end information: Any U.S. destination $5.OO-first sheet $2.00-each additional sheet To receive fax information: $4.00-first sheet $ 1.00 each additional sheet ©be &appafjannocfei}etos Main St. Washington, VA. 703/675-3338 Fax: 675-3088 Only $4.60 per week for a l inch space 540-675-3338 Next Deadline December 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates „ 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 EARLY’S CARPET INC. 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