Rappahannock News, January 1, 1997

49th Year, No. 112 Pages Bureaum«IfCi^j«tion WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1997 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents Rappahannock News file photo Louise van Dort has helped numerous county organizations. 1996 Citizen of the Year. Van Dort Gets Things Done From organizing the effort to get the Rappahannock Historical Society the most up to date computer equipment to tying Christmas bows for the decorations on the street signs in Washington, Louise van Dort, the Rappahannock County Citizen of the Year for 1996, is one who gets things done. Besides serving as treasurer for the Town of Washington, she has also served as treasurer and member of the Board of Directors for the Rappahannock Association for the Arts ahd the Community, chairman and member of the Board of Directors for the Child Care and Learning Center, vice president of the local Literacy Volunteers, and an active participant in the Friends of the Rappahannock Library organization. Her combination of dedication, energy, exquisite taste and knowledge of computers has benefited almost every segment of the Rappahannock community. Ms. van Dort believes in the mission of the Child Care and Learning Center. She sees the center's role as crucial in helping children get off to a good start in school and life. "She has a real concept of the need CCLC serves in the community and is real motivated to See Citizen, Page 3 Equine Breeding Center Opening in Amissville Location Central for East Coast By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Drs. Vito DelVento and Kevin Dippert, 1995 graduates of Colorado State University, are planning their grand opening of Equine Reproduction Concepts in Amissville this weekend, Jan. 4 and 5. The two men say that they are offering a full service equine reproduction facility. Their plan is to work with horse breeders and vets to produce quality foals. They chose the east coast because they wanted to be centrally located and near a large horse population. They also need to be within an hour of an airport so they can transport frozen semen, cooled semen and embryos for shipping to other areas of the country or overseas. What drew them to Rappahannock County was the scenic beauty of the mountains; property taxes also played a factor in their decision. The facility will maintain a herd of mares for embryo transfer. Right now they have 15 recipient mares, but plan to double that' number shortly. The embryo transfer mares are essentially living incubators, said Dr. DelVento, providing the housing for the embryo. (They could also be known as "surrogate moms," he said.) Seven days after the genetic mare ovulates, the embryo is flushed out, bathed, and placed in the embryo transfer mare. Fifty days into the pregnancy, the mare goes to the owner's home to live. Once the foal is bom, the embryo transfer mare nurses it and treats it as her own, but it is, of course, genetically tied to its original mother. The facility offers a buy-back program for the embryo transfer mares, but the mare often stays with her new owner, they say. Embryo transfer mares are purchased from different sources. They can be run of the mill, said Dr. DelVento, but they need to be at least 15.3 hands tall, between the-age of three and 12 years, and reproductively sound. Another service offered at the facility is the collection and transportation of semen, either cooled or r frozen. The cooled semen can be * shipped anywhere in the country with- I in a 24 hour period, which is about the ' maximum amount of time it is viable. I Semen can be frozen at the facility and; stored there, using liquid nitrogen to* keep it at minus 196 degrees Centigrade,'or shipped to somewhere else in the country or internationally. - The advantage of frozen semen is I that it preserves the genetics for future progeny, said Dr. DelVento. Also, al horse owner can still show the stallion; See Horses, Page 2 ; Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Dr. Vito DelVento and Dr. Kevin Dippert are ready to open Equine Reproduction Concepts in Amissville. Year's Stories Include Weather, Murder By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Weather played a major role in the top stories for 1996 with a blizzard in January and hurricane caused flooding in September. In between, trash, both in dumpsters and at the headwaters of the Rappahannock River in Chester Gap, featured prominently in the news. Blizzard Between Saturday, Jan. 6 and Monday, Jan. 8, 30 to 36 inches of snow were dumped on the county, and indeed most of the eastern seaboard. High winds piled the snow in drifts up to 10 feet high. The National Guard helped out with two HumVee vehicles, as the Sheriffs Office was asked to respond to a variety of situations. School was closed for more than a week, as VDOT crews had problems clearing drifts from the roads. Then rain combined with the rapidly melting snow created floods Jan. 18 and 19, washing out many areas recently repaired from flooding in June, 1995. v Hurricane The county got up to eight inches of rain with winds of up to 40 miles per hour as Hurricane Fran came through Friday, Sept. 6. Flooding was heaviest in the Thornton River watershed, both in Sperryville and in Old Hollow. Also hard hit were areas near the Madison County line. Again the county was applying to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for help in clearing debris from county streams. Many customers lost electric power, some for several days. VDOT crews were again called into service to rebuild roads washed out by the floods. Dumpsters At their February meeting the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to close the dumpsters at Huntly and Scrabble. Supervisors Hubert Gilkey and Robert Anderson, whose districts include the dumpster sites, voted against the motion, but supervisors Ron Frazier, Charles K. "Pete" Estes and Make Massie voted to close the dumpsters "as soon as possible" but definitely by June 30. This produced the expected storm of protest as signatures in opposition to the closing were collected at country stores. As the June deadline approached the supervisors voted to keep the dump Old Rag Bulletins School Information Information on school closings or changes in the high school athletic schedule caused by winter weather is available on voice mail by calling 987-9316. Government At A Glance • Board of Supervisors, 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, Courthouse. • Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, Town Hall. • Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, Courthouse. iii■ ii amaai l■ll■■l■■ll Rappahannock News P O Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540)675-3088 (fax) Governor Fares Better With Panel t By TERRY SCANLON CapdUl N«wi Service RICHMOND — Even though an advisory panel appointed by Gov. George Allen called for the state's environmental protection agencies to prosecute more repeat offenders, it stopped short of finding flaws with the current enforcement policy. It also recommended some small-scale deregulation. In all, the panel sharply contrasted with a scathing report concerning the Allen administration given earlier this month by the legislature's investigative branch, the Joint Legislative and Audit Review Commission. The Governor's Commission on Environmental Stewardship, headed by Attorney General James S. Gilmore III, submitted 53 recommendations to improve the state's environmental protection laws. Still, one significant change called for the state to assist businesses with their technology to help protect the environment. The commission suggested that a portion of the money raised from fines against polluters be used for loans to small businesses for purchasing pollution-prevention equipment. v The governor's panel also suggested easing some per-; mits to allow industries to use innovative but unproven technology for pollution prevention. Nonetheless, environmentalists contend that the environmental commission's recommendations aren't strong enough. "What we are seeing here is a molehill of policy interspersed in a mountain of politics," said Albert Pollard, a lobbyist for the Sierra Club of Virginia. sters open until a centralized trash collection facility is opened. As the year drew to a close the supervisors were negotiating with Rosemany and William Anderson for 17 acres and with the heirs of Bryant Fletcher for an adjoining 10 acres. These properties are behind the high school and along the Rock Mills Road. The supervisors intend to use the land for a central trash drop off point and for additional athletic facilities for the schools. Cleanup Hunt Harris of the Ragged Mountain Resource Center worked with the Sheriffs Office, VDOT, County Administrator John McCarthy, See Top 10, Page 3 Photo courtesy of the National Park Service Julie Williams, left, and Lollie Winans were found murdered in their campsite near Skyland Lodge in June. Panthers Champs in Tourney By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahaaaock New* Staff Writer The varsity Panthers defeated Strasburg 67-59 Saturday evening to win the -championship in the Page/Valley Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament after^efeating Page County Friday night. Coach Eugene Baltimore said he had challenged his players when they arrived at the Page gym Saturday noting that they had hoped for the chance to play Strasburg for the championship. To win they would have to increase the defensive pressure on Strasburg which had scored 86 points in defeating Rappahannock earlier in the season, he said. "It was a total team effort," Coach Baltimore said of the victory. The kids really stepped up and played defense." Jeff Atkins and Daniel Settle were named to the All Tournament Team. They paced the Panthers Saturday night also. Jeff scored 17 points, and Daniel added 12. Chris McLear and Eric Smith scored 11 each. Rappahannock jumped out to a lead Friday night against Page and had a 10-4 lead early in the first quarter, but Page fought back and tied the score at 13 all by the end of the quarter. That story was repreated in the second quarter as the teams were tied at 27 at t^ie end of the half. In the third quarter the Panthers again pulled ahead, and this time they refused to surrender the advan\ tage. The Page Panthers would not give up, however, and kept coming back, but Jeff Atkins make critical free throws in the waning minutes, and Rappahannock came away with a 70-65 win. Coach Baltimore said of that game that it was the best Page has played this year. Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Chris McLear brings the ball up against Page Friday.

The ^following cases were-heard, in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 17, and not previously reported. in the Ruppahannock News: Maria Vailas, 70/55, $45/39. Steven F. Vandersoude, defective speedometer, $30/29, no child restraint, $50. Reil Vincent Rodriguez Verano, 70/55, $45/39. E. Fang Wang, 70/55. $45/29, child restraint violation, $50. Paul Franklin Wiley, 73/55, continued to Jan. 7, 1997. •Thomas M. Wiltshire, 75/55, reduced to 64/55, $27/29. Thomas Daneil Wood, 70/55, 5/39. \John W. Woodson, defective signal Tights. $35/39. Christopher J. Adams, 69/55, $42/29. inspection, $35/39. Katherine Sue Baltz, reckless driving, 77/55, $77/39, seat belt violation, $25. James David Baud, 72/55, $51/29. Robert Graham Boisvert, 67/55, $36/29. Joseph Larry Bray Jr., 74/55, $57/39. Joann Marie Brech, 70/55, $45/29. Donalea Marianna Adams, no Michael John Cadle, 74/55, $57/29. Clare M. Chapman, reckless driving, 78/55, continued to Jan. 14, 1997. Michael Thomas Cobb, no operator's license in possession, $10/39. Cynthia Zapur Cooke, expired inspection, $35/39. Oliver Grey Crump, defective tires, $30/29. Jacob Ray Davis, 68/55, sent to driver's improvement class, $29 cost. Michael Scott Deemer, 67/55, continued to Jan. 14, 1997. Martin Murphy Delph, no child restraint, $50. James Lawrence Dooley Jr., 67/55, $36/29. Mary Kathryn Dougherty, fail tot yield right-of-way, $25, suspended, $29 cost. ■* Scott M. Dupree, fail to change address, $25/29. General Lee Edwards Jr., defective equipment, $30/29. Craig Steven Freidline, 69/55, $42/29. Scott David Fuhrer, illegal sunshading, dismissed. Daniel P. Gonzales, 72/55, $51/29. Robert N. Goodnight Jr., 72/55, $49/29, seat belt violation, $25. Darrel Matthew Grandstaff, 72/55, -'immr ■ Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Dr. Vito DelVento with a container of frozen semen. 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Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. i POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. ► Horses From Page 1 -*during the show season and not have to keep taking him to other farms for breeding purposes. A collection shed is on the premises for the collection of semen from stallions. Two phantoms, nicknamed Sally (for horses) and Little Rosie (for ponies) are used to help in this endeavor. A spacious laboratory is set up with all types of equipment needed for evaluation of the semen or embryos. The frozen semen is kept here and maintained at a constant temperature. A densimeter sits on the counter ready to use for counting sperm cells in the semen. Reproduction evaluations are available for mares and stallions to determine their breeding status and reproductive capability. In the palpation room, three stocks are set up to handle mares during embryo transfers, insemination, palpations, ultrasound and other examinations. The new building and 9-stall bam, which is nearly complete, are built on a beautiful 25-acre spread on Route 6£6 in Amissville. There is plenty of room for expansion, and the two doctors already have planned out where a new bam could be built, or a new addition put on the main building. The extensive fenced-in areas for the mares incorporate a new kind of fencing which Dr. Dippert says is safer for the horses and lower in maintenance. The fences look like a regular four-board wooden fence from a distance, but up close one sees that the "boards" are made of a rubber material which is stretched tightly between the posts. One of the paddocks, where the mares are kept at night, is lit up during December and January from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. in order to stimulate the mares to cyc(e earlier in the year, by simulating longer daylight. The breeding season is spring and summer; the gestation period for horses is 11 months. The bam, which was constructed in Colorado and then reconstructed in Amissville, has walls of galvanized steel which, says Dr. Dippert, are'easier to wash down. The stalls are 12 feet by 14 feet. The bam alsp houses a tack room, medicine room and another small room with a window to the next stall which will be equipped with a cot in case a mare needs to be watched overnight when she is close to foaling. Both doctors grew up on farms with horses. Dr. Dippert in New York and Dr. DelVento in Connecticut. Dr. Dippert received his Ph.D. in Equine Reproductive Physiology in 1995 from Colorado State University and Dr. DelVento earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) that same year from Colorado State University For the grand opening this weekend, the doctors are planning a tour of the facilities and slide shows. Equine Reproduction Concepts, at 111 Hackleys Mill Road (Route 645) in Amissville will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days. Sheriff To Get Video for Cruiser The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office has received a grant from the Department of Motor Vehicles to purchase a video camera for one of the police cruisers. Major Rick MacWelch said that the camera would be used to tape driving under the influence (DUI) arrests and serious accidents. He hopes that the Sheriffs Office can eventually have a video camera for all of the police cruisers. sent to driver improvement class, $29 cost. Hosely James Gravely III, no registration in possession, $10/39. Japies J. Griffin Jr., 74/55, $57/29. Jordan-, Lee Harding, 68/55, $39/29. \ Paul Dkvid Hastings, 67/5, $36/29. \ ff Zhair Sam Hatami, 74/55, $57/39, no operator's license in possession, $10/2. Paul Russell Hedrick, 73/55, $54/29. John Lewis Hicks, 69/55, $42/29. Ronald William Howard, no registration, $25/29. Thomas Edward Jenkins II, 69/55, $42/29. Loranne May Jennins, radar detector, $40/29. Judy Margaret Jensen, 69/55, $42/29. Christopher David Knouss, 72/55, no registration in possession, continued to Jan. 14, 1997. Suzanne F. Komaromy, 70/55, continued to Jan. 14, 1997. Shi Pong Lee, no operator's license in possession, $10/39, 69/55, $42/2. Tommy Alexander Lightfood, drive suspended/revoked, attempt to elude, reckless driving, 77/55, illegal sunshading material, foreign object on mirror, continued to Feb. 4, 1997. Bjom Alexis Lindholm, no operator's license in possession, $10/39. Terry T. Lucie Jr., no operator’s license, $10/39. Michael Eugene Marsh, 71/55, $48/29. Christian Defoe Mayberr, 72/55, sent to driver's improvement class, continued, $29 cost/ Lisa Anne Moc*e, 71/55, sent to driver's improvement class, $29 cost. Louis Jeffrey Moses, 74/55, $57/29. Sean Michael Noonan, defective exhaust, $35/39. John F. Ohlinger, no front plate, $35/39. Richard Allen Powell, 69/55, $42/29. David Allen Pullen, 67/55, $36/29. Kevin August Raimond, 74/55, $57/2, defective equipment, dismissed. William Jessup Ralston, defective exhaust, $30/29, no registration possession, complied with law, expired inspection, $25/2. Troy Allen Robinson, expired inspection, $25/39. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Dec. 20: 8:06 p.m., hemorrhaging, Route 628, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Dec. 21: 12:27 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 621, Woodville, Washington VFD; 1:53 p.m., difficult breathing, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD. Dec. 22: 8:02 p.m., possible stroke, Route 637, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 23: 7:10 p.m, sickcall, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD; 7:55 p.m., asthma attack, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Dec. 24: 8:55 a.m., difficult breathing, U.S. 211, Sperryville VRS arid Washington VFD; 10:56 a.m., sickcall. Route 640, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 4:34 p.m., possible stroke. Route 626. Scrabble, Castleton VFD, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 5:19 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 5:54 p.m., hazardous material, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VFD. Dec. 25: 3:45 p.rrt., sickcall, U.S. TREMENDOUS SELECTION NOW OF FALL & WINTER MERCHANDISE! Peebles Great fashions Great Prices Ever) Day! ROYAL PUZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (MO) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON. 10-9, TUES. 10-6, WED. 10-6, THURS. - SAT. 10-9, SUN. 12-6 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1020 • HOURS: MON. 10-9, TUES. 10-6, WED. 10-6, THURS. - SAT. 10-9, SUN. 12-6 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER » LURAY, VA » (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON 10-8; TUES. 10-6; WED. 10-6; THURS. - FRI. 10-8; SUN 12-6 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 9:18 p.m., injury from a fall. Route 638, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 26: 9:16 a.m., difficult breathing, Route 612, Speryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 4:27 p.m., difficult breathing. Route 662, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office during this past week: Dec. 20: cruelty to animals, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., Town of Washington; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington; suspicious incident. Route 640, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Chester Gap; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville. Dec. 21: suspicious incident, Route 638, Flint Hill; suspicious incident, Route 600, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Route 610, Chester Gap; fish -and game violations. Route 626, Castleton; walk through/security check, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, Route 628, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; stray livestock/horses, Route 640, Viewtown; info, gen., Route 707, Sperryville; emergency message, Route 628, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 622, Huntly. Dec. 22: info, gen.. Route 641, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Ben Venue; walk through/security check, Route 641, Flint Hill; suspicious incident. Route 601, Sperryville; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen., Route 626, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Amissville; info, gen.. Route 644, Boston; suspicious incident. Route 683, Washington. Dec. 15\ suspicious incident. Route 231, Sperryville; conservation/animals, Route 626, Castleton; public service. Town of Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; info gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; damagi property/private, Route 615 Castleton; intoxication. Route 621 Woodville; info, gen., unknown; info gen., unknown; stranded motorist CCS. 211, Sperry ville; stray livestock/horses, Route 628, Flint Hill: intoxication. Route 626, Washington; hit and run, Route 626, Castleton. Dec. 24: citizen request assist, U.S. 211, BenVenue; open door/window, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; open door/window. Route 641, Flint Hill; fish and game violations. Route 622, Washington; stray dog, Route 729, Castleton; illegal dumping, Route 639, Amissville; hit and run, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; info, gen.. Route 646, Viewtown; vacation request. Route 638, Flint Hill; illegal dumping, Route 617, Castleton; citizen request assist, U.S. 211, Amissville; citizen request assist. Route 640, Amissville; family fights, U.S. 211, Washington. Dec. 25: business. Route 231, Sperryville open door/window, U.S. 211, Sperryville; open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; assist Culpeper County Sheriffs Office, Route 729, Culpeper; info, gen.. Route 600, Sperryville; stranded motorist, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog. Town of Washington; info, gen., unknown; residence. Route 640, Amissville; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Sperryville; citizen request assist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Dec. 26: assist Fauquier County Sheriffs Office, Route 631, Flint Hill; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; fish and game violations, Route 622, Washington.

Boosters Keep Sports Teams in Uniform By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Only a small portion of what high school sports teams cost is provided in the school budget. Most of the expenses are covered by private fund raising and gate receipts. The school budget covers stipends for coaches and drivers and buses for trips to away games. A major expense not covered by the school budget is the cost of officials for the games. The host school is expected to pick up the cost of referees, and they generally cost $100 per contest, according to high school athletic director Mike Tupper. Sales of tickets to attend games is supposed to cover the cost of this, but only boys basketball ever consistently covers the costs of its own referees. Then basketball gate receipts are expected to pick up much of the cost« of providing officials for other competitions. In a year when RCHS teams compete in regional competition, RCHS will get a share of those gate receipts. That helps, but in other years, Mr. Tupper has to dip into "general fund" revenues, from such things as drink machines and school photographs, to cover the cost of referees for spring sports. For the past five years the Athletic Boosters' Club has been providing uniforms for the teams and often sports equipment also. Skip Arnold and Jeannie Welch, two active Booster Club members, said they have provided part or all of uniforms for all teams in the past five years. Witn an approximately fiveyear life expectancy for sports uniforms, it is rime to start over. The least expensive uniforms set the Boosters back $ 1,000. A set of uniforms for a team more commonly costs $2,000. The major source of money for the Boosters' Club is concessions sales at home basketball games. President Skip Arnold, his wife Dee Dee, Jeannie Welch and her husband Mike work the concessions stand at most games. Besides selling drinks, hotdogs, popcorn and candy bars, the Boosters conduct 50-50 raffles at most home games. Once a year they also have a big money raffle with a top prize of $1,000. They have also put on yard sales, sold concessions at homecoming and engaged in fund raising for the new sign in front of the high school. Besides covering the cost of officials, gate receipts have also been used to provide uniforms and equipment. Mr. Tupper said the ticket pride is set by league policy. This year the price for admission to girls' volleyball games went up from $2 to $£ Mr. Tupper seemed pleased with this development, since he feels it makes it more likely gate receipts will cover the cost of officials, with perhaps some left over to help out in other sports. Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Sharon Kilpatrick DeeDee and Skip Arnold keep the Boosters Club going. • ► Top^10 From Page 1 Friends of the Rappahannock River and environmentalists generally to clean up a site at the headwaters of the Rappahannock River in Chester Gap that had been used as a dump for years. On Saturday, May 4, tons of general debris and a truly impressive collection of discarded appliances were hauled from the area. A plan to install a gate to keep the area from filling with trash again has not yet borne fruit. Women Slain On Saturday evening, June 1, the bodies of two women who had been murdered were discovered in their campsite near Skyland Lodge in Shenandoah National Park. The women, Julie Williams, 24, and Lollie Winans, 26, of Vermont, had been ► Citizen From Page 1 , help," CCLC director Rose Ann Sharp said. "For any kind of fundraising event, she is the one who gets in there and does the work. She has played an important part in helping us raise money." The center needs to raise about $35,000 per year from the community to make up the difference between what grants and parents can contribute to running the center and the cost of its operation. "She has been a strong board member, and I'm lucky to have her," Mrs. Sharp said. "She's one . board member I can always call on if I desperately need something done. No matter how busy she is, she gets right down and whips it out." RAAC President Sallie Morgan echoed those sentiments. Ms. van Dort serves the organization as its treasurer. "She is one of those doers,” Ms. Morgan said. "Whatever it is, she will say I’ll do it, and it gets done." Ms. Morgan said Ms. van Dort was responsible for getting out fliers for the movies and creating elegant invitations for the garden party last summer. She makes sure RAAC's bills are paid and |ts books accurate. "That is a timeconsuming job," Ms. Morgan said. It becomes particularly time consuming as the July 4 festivities draw near. Ms. van Dort took care of all the finances for that mammoth undertaking. The Rappahannock Historical . Society had a couple of aging PCs. Ms. van Dort saw the frustration the volunteers were having working with them, organized a fundraising effort and got the organization an up-to-date Macintosh system. She then helped get all the records on the new system. "She has made it all possible for us,” said Cathryn Knuepfer. "We could not have done it otherwise, and we're ever so grateful to her. As she has time, she helps us to learn new things, and she's available when we have problems." Helping with computer systems has also been a major part of Ms. van Dort’s role with the local literacy volunteers. "She advised us on the purchase and setting up" a pair of Macintosh computers. The group also has a pair of IBM-type computer^ and is ready for more clients. Ms van Dort is vice-president of the Rappahannock chapter of the Literacy Volunteers. She has also advised on computers and office equipment donated to the public library by the Friends of the Rappahannock Library. President Ed Lauder Completes Basic Training Army Pvt. Amber M. Lauder has graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. During the training, students ft received/instruction in drill and ceremonies,/weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Pvt. Lauder is the daughter of Katherine A. and Randall E. Earley of Chester Gap and a 1994 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. Barton said Ms. van Dort had been able to find the group bargains in computers and furnishings. She also designed and got out the group’s newsletter and helps with the book sales. "I’ve never seen anybody put as much enthusiasm and energy into the town and organizations and individuals," Mr. Barton said. "I thoroughly endorse her selection. She does so much for the community, does it cheerfully and very often anonymously. She has people she's very fond of and people she’s not so fond of, but she works with everybody." When Bob Darby, who had been active with the Fauquier chapter of Habitat for Humanity, was ready to launch the first Habitat project in Rappahannock County, he had Ms. van Dort lined up as the chief organizer here. She was the principal organizer for fundraising, putting together the construction schedule, and in putting together the dedication ceremony. Through her contacts in the decorating business she was able get the group materials at bargain prices. "She's as good an organization person as I've ever seen,” Mr. Darby said, adding that he looks forward to working with her on another Habitat project soon. As much as these organizations have benefited from the efforts of Ms. van Dort, it is the Town of Washington which has benefited the most. Her efforts have covered a very wide range of activities and many years. An early and enthusiastic member of the Celebrations Committee, her activities ranged from ordering and firing off fireworks to decorating the Town Hall for Colonial Christmas. She is the person most responsible Former Honorees Rappahannock County Citizens of the Year 1978 - Eva Smith 1979 - Herbert Barksdale and Mary Quaintance 1980 - Rachel Ay lor 1981 - William and Ramona Carrigan 1982 - Howard and Helen Holschuh . 1983 - Don and Judy Bomberger 1984 -> James R and Mary Jamieson 1985 - William A. Buntin 1986 - Rayner V. Snead 1987 - Roger Roach 1988 - Phil Irwin 1989 - James W. Fletcher 1990 - Frances Thornton 1991 - Maurice OBannon 1992 - Jennings W. Hobson HI 1993 - Marie Davis 1994 - Barbara Gentry 1995 - Paul Nichols Our best wishes for a peaceful and bountiful New Year The Rappahannock Historical Society 326 Gay Street Washington, VA ^ (540) 675-1163 Open Monday - Friday 9-4:30 Weekend Hours by appointment for making the renovations in the Town Hall once the library moved out. As chairman of the Planning Commission she oversaw the redrafting of the town's zoning, subdivision and historic district ordinances, keeping track of all the changes on her comDUter and makine sure the members had up to date copies as they went along. Once the ordinances had been adopted, Ms. van Dort provided each Planning Commission member and each member of Town Council with a copy in a binder. With Mayor Dean Morehouse and Treasurer Brad Fisher out of town much of the week, it fell to Ms. van Dort to work with Rappawan on the scheduled replacements for most of the pipes in the water system. She became familiar with the entire project and became the person on call to represent the town. As treasurer she has developed a new system for keeping track of the town’s expenses and income and developed a new system for water bills that should soon have that system on an even keel. Ray Gooch, who worked with Ms. van Dort on both the previous Town Council and the current one said he found a record of a study done by a UVa architecture student of the houses in town. He was prepared to stuff it in a binder and turn it over to someone, but-he gave it to Ms. van Dort. "She made copies of all 200 pages, put them in binders with copies for every member of the Architectural Review Board, SHOWN-RW OKINAWAN KARATE Wednesday @ Ki Theatre Gay St., Washington, VA Junior Classes 4-5:30 p.m. Women & Senior Citizens 5:30-7 p.m. Arthur Drago,-5th Dan, Sensei 340-635-7554 Betsy Toth, 2nd Dan, Asst. 540-349-0632 Classes Begin Jan. 8th _Join Anytime arid copies for Miss Ruby Jenkins for the First Washington Museum and for the Historical Society. She had it color-coded and indexed by street. That's the way she did a job, I would have just stuffed in a file folder," he said. "She exnerts nf her friends what she gives herself. She gives the best of her ability and talent and strength and courage. Not many can live up to this high a standard. If she's going to do something, she does the best she possibly can. She’s an incredible person." He Said "her little office there [in Peter Kramer’s building] is like town central." Clerk Diane Bruce shared this opinion. "If Louise does anything, she does it first class," she said, noting that many local organizations have benefited from Ms. van Dort's combination of decorating skills and computer skills. Mr. Morehouse said, "Her organizational skills are enormous. She's one of those people, if you get her involved will give 100 percent. She keeps a pretty even keel when not a lot of other Rappahannockans can do that. She doesn't lose sight of where you want to get to. She just quietly goes about getting it done and getting it checked off the fist. "Rappahannock County is lucky to have her, and so's the town. I want to personally thank her for the work she’s done for the town and the work she’s yet to do for the town. I'd probably support her in anything she wanted to do." r VACUUM STORE Expert Repairs < Bags • Belts Parts for all brands Located in Royal Plaza Front Royal, VA 635-3355 IT'S NOT TOO LATE... to enroll for Winter classes. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE... to continue your education. 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STRAYER COLLEGE Alexandria (703)329-9100 Arlington (703) 892-5100 Fredericksburg (540) 785-8800 * Loudoun (703) 729-8800 Manassas (703) 330-8400 Takoma Park (202) 722-8100 Washington (202) 408-2400 Woodbridge (703) 878-2800 Visit our Web Site on the Internet: http://www.strayer.edu Community Calendar Saturday, January 4 • Open house at Equine Reproduction Concepts - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, January 5 • Open house at Equine Reproduction Concepts - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Opening reception at the Middle Street Gallery for the January Show "Whimsey" - 2-5 p.m. Monday,January 6 • Workshop on college financial assistance, at the RCHS library - 6:30 p.m. (987-8575) \ - ^ Friday, January 17 • RAAC Movie "Spitfire Grill," at The Theatre - 8 p.m. Saturday, January 18 • Jazz and classical guitarist CharlieByfd in concert, at The Theatre - 8 p.m. \ or- ■ ■ / camping with a dog. On Sunday two employees of the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office, Major Rich McWelch and Capt. Jeff Brown, were called in to help Park Police and the FBI collect evidence. The murders remained unsolved at year’s end. Lyn Rothgeb, spokesperson for Shenandoah National Park, said this week that the FBI and National Park Service are still getting leads and are still investigating the murders. Anyone with information can call toll-free 888-856-2467. By-Pass A public meeting sponsored by VDOT at the high school Monday, Feb. 12, to discuss possible routes for a Sperryville by-pass ran into a torrent of opposition. The Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors adopted resolutions in opposition to the bypass, and VDOT announced that plans will nnt po forward Nutrition Site In November Rappahannock's senior citizens moved into a new nutrition site at the old Washington School thanks to efforts by a local citizens group to locate and develop a site that is handicapped accessible. For years the seniors met in Trinity Episcopal Church. The site is not handicapped accessible. Additionally the seniors had to move out of the site in September and October to make room for flower arranging for the annual house tour and flower sale. A group of citizens worked to locate a site that the seniors could use that would be their alone, so they could start projects there and not have to take V «" everything away at the end of each day: The citizens group negotiated a lease arrangement between * William* Carrigan, who owns the former school, • and the Rappahannock Rapidan l Community Services Board, which*' runs the meals program, to make use of ~ the former home ec room in the school; The citizens group arranged to have a ramp installed and raised funds to pay' for utilities for the space. * * Cicadas l This was the year the "17-yeas* locusts," which are not locusts at alC returned to Rappahannock County. * From mid May through June the, high pitched whirring of these insects * could be heard in the woods through- ♦ out the county. Although they do little * serious damage, some residents found! the noise disturbed their* sense ol' peace in the country. * Block Schedule I - This fall the high school adopted 2 block scheduling. Each day students l take three or four 90-minute classes* instead of six or seven 45-minute classes. The schedule alternates with stu* dents taking four classes one day and three different classes, with a resource block the next day. Sewer Rate Sperry ville customers of the sewejr system protested to little avail. Their sewer rates were increased in September from $21.50 per month to $28.50 per month. The increase was needed to meet increased operating expenses and the cost of borrowing money to install a surge tank. SPRING SEMESTER 1997 - EVENING COURSES At George Washington Carver-Piedj Technical Educati CODE AUT100 BUS011 BUS012 CFT011 COM021 COM022 COM041 COM042 COM043 COMG44 COM045 COM046 COM051 COM052 COM061 COM071 COMlOl COM102 COM120 COM121 COM 122 COM123 COM124 COM125 CLASS NAME TIME Basic Car Maintenance for the Novice 6:00 - 9:00 Income Tax Preparation Made Easy 5:00 - 8:00 Income Tax Prep, for the Self-Employed 5:00 - 8:00 Spring Tune with a Flair Windows 95 Windows 95 MS Word, Part I MS Word, Part II MS Access, Part I MS Access, Part II MS Excel, Part I MS Excel, Part II Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers Introduction to Lotus SmartSuite Lotus for Windows Windows 3.1 Windows 3.1 Internet Internet Internet Internet Internet Internet 5:00 5:00 7:15 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 7:15 7:15 6:30 6:30 5:00 7:15 6:30 6:30 5:00 7:15 5:00 7:15 5:00 7:15 7:30 7:00 9:15 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 9:15 9:15 9:00 9:00 7:00 9:15 9:00 9:00 7:00 9:15 7:00 9:15 7:00 9:15 DAY MON TUE TUE M&TH MON TUE THU THU THU THU THU THU MON TUE TUE TUE MON TUE MON MON TUE TUE MON MON COST HRS $60 15 $25 $12 $60 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $50 $50 $80 $40 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 6 3 15 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 12.5 12.5 20 10 $50., 12 5 $50 12.5 10 10 10 10 10 10 BEGIN Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Feb.11 Mar. 3 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 30 Mar. 20 Jan. 30 Mar. 20 Jan. 30 Mar. 20 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 28 Mar. 18 Mar. 24 Mar. 18 Jan. 27 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 28 Mar. 24 Mar. 24 CUM 126 COM127 COM 160 COM201 COM202 COM301 COM302 COM400 COM401 COOlOl CTY101 ECOIOO ELE011 ENG101 ENG102 GEN011 LAW101 PASO11 SIG011 SPN101 SPN102 STR011 . TYPO 11 WRI101 WRI201 WRI301 internet 5:00 Internet 7:15 Introduction to Microsoft Office 7:15 Microsoft PowerPoint 5:00 Microsoft PowerPoint 7:15 WordPerfect for Windows, Part I 7:15 WordPerfect for Windows, Part II 7:15 Introduction to Computer Hardware 6:30 Advanced Computer Diagnostics 6:30 Healthy Cooking 6:30 Culpeper County/History Intro. 6:30 Investments for the 90s and Beyond 7:00 Electrical Wiring, Commercial 6:30 Small Engine Repair I 6:30 Small Engine Repair II 6:30 Genealogy 7:00 Law Enforcement 7:00 Pastel Drawing 6:00 Introduction to American Sign Language 6:00 Conversational Spanish I 7:00 Conversational Spanish II 7:00 Stress Management 7:00 Typing/Keyboarding 6:30 Write It Right 6:30 So You Want To Be A Writer 6:30 From Idea to Sale 6:30 7:00 TUE 9:15 TUE 9:15 MON 7:00 MON 9:15 TUE 9:15 THU 9:15 THU 8:30 TUE 8:30 TUE 9:00 THU 8:30 "THU 8:30 MON 9:30 MON 9:30 MON 9:30 MON 8:30 THU 9:00 MON 9:00 MON 9:00 MON 9:00 M&TH 9:00 M&TH 9:00 MON 9:30 THU 9:00 MON 9:00 MON 9:00 TUE $60 $60 $80 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $60 $60 $24 $64 $70 $70 $96 $96 $16 $75 $60 $60 10 10 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 FREE 6 $75 30 15 15 6 16 30 30 24 24 .4 30 15 15 $100 25 Mar. 18 Mar. 18 Jan. 27 Mar. 24 Jan. 28 Jan. 30 Mar. 20 Jan. 28 Mar. 18 Jan. 30 Mar. 13 Jan. 27 Jan. 27 Jan. 27 Mar. 24 Jan. 30 Jan. 27 Jan. 27 Jan. 27 Jan. 30 TBA Jan. 27 J an'. 30 Jan. 27 Mar. 31 Jan. 28 CLASSES TO BE HELD AT ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL . KEY031 Basic Keyboarding 6:00 - 9:00 THU $75 30 Jan. 30 COM038 Beginning WordPerfect 6:00-9:00 TUE $75 30 J«. 28 COM039 Intermediate WordPerfect 6:00 - 9:00 THU $75 30 Jan. 30 Registration Procedures: Registration for classes will begin on Monday, January 6,1997, and will end on Friday, January 17,1997. You may register by doing either of the following: (1) telephone - 825-4218,9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, provide necessary information and mail check, or after hours, leave name and phone number on voice mail and your call will be returned the next morning; (2) come by the center between the hours of 9:00 am. and 3:00 p.m., provide the necessary information and pay for classes; (3) fill out the form below and mail with tuition payment. Tuition costs do not include textbooks or supplies./ (Should class not run, tuition will be refunded in full). NO REFUNDS AFTER FIRST / NIGHT OF CLASS. For additional information about a specific class or program, call / the Continuing Education Office at 825-4218. 7

-Kappaljannocfe J2etos—— 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 S Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1997 Editorial Platform "Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe." — Thomas Jefferson The Rappahannock News regards several bedrock issues to be ,of special importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County and takes these consistent editorial positions on them. 1. Growth and development must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and fairly enforced zoning regulations sensiy>_ tive to Rappahannock's character, powerful beauty, and the quality of Jife of its people. Development plans must be reconciled with the county's Comprehensive Plan, which serves as the essential roadmap to our future. 2. Education standards should be steadily raised and facilities updated in recognition that education is the key to unleashing the potential of our youth. 3. New business and clean industry for economic expansion should be actively sought to provide new employment opportunities for our residents and their children under conditions which ensure that these businesses are sulf-supporting, not a burden on the tax base. Tourism and the business that supports it should be strongly encouraged, since they provide revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. 4. Volunteerism, a hallmark of those who live in this proud and independent community, will be supported and encouraged as a continuing reflection of the strong timber and fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. 5. Recognizing that none of these objectives may be realized without a vigorous, democratic local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and independently investigate any abuse of public trust by public officials. Funding for Schools As the new year gets underway, there is little good news from Richmond when it comes to helping the county fund its public school system. Although the state is economically healthy, it is unlikely any of the surplus will go to helping Rappahannock. The cpunty's representatives were able to get money for this year's budget to make up for funds lost because of the county's higher Local Composite Index for the current biennium. Unfortunately the higher LCI applies to the second year of the two-year budget also, but the special funds do not. School Superintendent David Gangel has said that he expects to start his budget process needing $300,000 more for next year. That unfortunately translates into an expected increase in, local real estate taxes. Combat Drug Use To the Editor: Americans heard much discussion lately about the increasing use of drugs by teenagers and children across the nation. For many, the recurring problem of increasing drug use by children may have come as a surprise. For over a decade, drug use among teenagers both locally and nationally had been declining steadily. This trend came to a halt in 1992, and since then, drug use among children has increased sharply. The national organization PRIDE Parent Training, an anti-drug organization based in Atlanta, helps to train parents and families in preventing and fighting drug use in the home and in our communities. Each year, PRIDE conducts a study of drug use nationwide by teenagers, and the results for 1996, released by PRIDE in late September, were not good. Across the country, nearly one in five 12th graders used drugs at least once a week, an increase of 88 percent from 1987-1988. Almost 27 percent of these children use drugs once a month, and over 40 percent used drugs on an annual basis, up from 28 percent just eight years ago. These figures are the highest recorded since PRIDE began these studies nine years ago. Regrettably, all drugs are making a comeback with young people. Among 12th graders, 38 percent have used marijuana within'the last year and 7 percent have used cocaine; 11.6 percent have used "uppers"; 12 percent have used hallucinogens, and almost 4 percent have used heroin in the last year. Obviously, we cannot stand by and watch our nation's young fall victim to the plague of drugs. I am pleased to report that this community and region Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Icicles hang from a tree fallen across the Rush River in Harris Hollow. is galvanized to face the problem and work on implementing solutions. On November 22,1 hosted a 10th District workshop on building and maintaining anti-drug community coalitions. This workshop, held at Fauquier High School, attracted people from around the entire 10th District. The purpose of the workshop was to teach the concept of .the anti-drug "community coalition." A community coalition is made up of civic and elected officials, businessmen and women, law enforcement officials, parents, teachers and school administrators, students, the media, and many others. Members of this community coalition work together as a unit to stem the tide of drugs in their community and help educate young people about the dan gers of drug use. Community coalitions help avoid duplication of efforts by those in the community, as well as bring a singularity of purpose and a common message and strategy to help keep youngsters off drugs. The concept has worked in many other regions around the nation, and I am pleased to see communities here at home embracing the idea of community coalitions. At our conference we were fortunate to have leading speakers on this topic discuss how a community coalition can be built from scratch in a region where one does not exist, and how to sustain them once they are started. It is my hope that our cities, towns, and counties will continue to address problems of drug use by young people through community coalitions. The battle for our young* people is one that must be won. We must coordinate strategies and con-* cepts with one another in order to be_ successful. ' FRANK R. WOLF10th District* - Parents Benefit From DARE Program \ By PAGE JOHANSON Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The sixth and final DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Parent Program Class was held Tuesday evening, Dec. 17, at RCES. The evenings program, led b*y Capt. Jeff Brown of the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office, gave the 20 parent participants an opportunity to speak with a' panel of community leaders. Member of the panel were: Raye Tupper, principal of our elementary school; Sheriff Gary Settle; Susan Fox, at-risk coordinator at our high school; the Hon. Burke Hertz, former juvenile court judge; Jon Heddleston, lay minister and high school teacher; and Beverly Leathers, director of social services. All panel members stressed how fortunate we are to live in a close-knit rural area where all branches of the community work together closely and continuously for the well-being of our youth and their families. When a problem within a family is identified, all services and agencies provide help, not only for the children involved, but for all family members. Here in Rappahannock County there is definitely a commitment to "help families get strong and stay together" Mrs. Leathers said. After listening to Sheriff Settle speak on his unwavering commitment to promote the safety and well-being of our young people.^nd after noting all the tireless dedicated days of Capt. Brown’s work with our students in both schools, we parents began to feel less alone in our daily struggles. Our children are in good hands when they leave our homes to go to school. The DARE classes have shown us that it's our responsibility to provide structure and age-appropriate discipline at home. As Judge Hertz shared with us, children are "looking for structure that's missing. They keep looking until they find it," even if they eventually fine it in court. Our children desperately need strong positive role models at home. This was the clear message given to us by Mr. Heddleston. It is his view that there is absolutely nothing more important in our daily lives than parents providing the best examples that we possibly can for our children. We must convey to them our sense of moral convictions, ethics, and values. The subject of increased Violent behavior in our youth was discussed by the panel members and parents. Mrs. Tupper has noticed a marked increase in violent outbursts in the younjg children at RCES. She gave us information on the steps usually taken when intervention is required. Mrs. Fox explained how helpful the Peer Mediators have been in diffusing violent confrontations at the high school. Peer Mediators are a group of RCHS students highly trained in conflict resolution who work together with all involved parties in absolute confidentiality to find fair settlements to student disputes. Over the past six weeks we parents have been taught invaluable skills in identifying changes in our children's behavior which could possibly be linked to drug and/or alcohol abuse. We learned how to better communicate' with our children, how to give them our undivided attention and truly listen when they speak. We were shown examples of the constant bombardment by the media, upon our youth, of messages advocating violence. During one class we watched a shocking video full of material which conveyed graphic messages of extreme violence and which promoted immoral behavior. Particularly disturbing were the lyrics contained in some music videos shown routinely on cable music channels. Everything we viewed is readily accessible to our children, even more so when we aren't monitoring the television programs they are watching. Throughout the DARE Parent classes we were given reference material to keep fpr our future use. One invaluable booklet contains photographs of most widely used drugs, prescription and illegal, and their attendant paraphernalia. If we parents find a suspicious pill or strange looking powder in a pocket or purse hopefully we'll be able to identify it in the booklet. We should also know which community service agency to call on for help and what to expect from each. Hopefully, we may never have to face that horrible moment, for, however -high drug abuse may be in neighboring areas, the general consensus of t \ our panel speakers was that in our county the main substance abuse' youth problem is that of underage1 drinking. » During one evening's class we„ f<?rmed teams to work together to find., solutions to some hypothetical prob-> lems between parents and their children. It was exciting and fun to share] ideas with each other. We parents' came up with some remarkable solu-* tions to problems in minutes. Each Tuesday night while parents., attended the DARE classes, their ctiil-’ dren were placed in the able care of RCHS Honor Society students. When , it was time to go home, many children didn't want to leave their "baby-sitters." Our children looked forward to > every Tuesday class, some even counting the hours until class time. These' Honor Society students did a fme job and we are grateful to all of them for their efforts. The DARE Parent Program gave, us a chance to meet others with the same concerns. We learned together how we can help our childrento reach" adulthood safely without the troubles' of drug or alcohol abuse. Although the topics we studied were frighteningly, serious, Capt. Brown managed to keep, the overall tone of the classes lively and positive. We are fortunate to have his fine guidance and assistance. The DARE Parent Program is' another excellent example of our sher-' iffs promised dedication of time and resources to assist the youth of Rappahannock County. (Old Dominion Politics By JOHN GOOLRICK The "short" session of the Virginia General Assembly due to convene this month will no doubt feature a full plate of partisan jockeying for position in a gubernatorial election year. As a new year starts, both Democrats and Republicans have some reason to be hopeful of success in statewide and legislative elections next fall. Democrats managed to retain an even split in the State Senate during a special election to fill the vacancy created by Virgil Goode's election to Congress, and in another special election they added to their narrow margin in the House of Delegates. The party seems reasonably united , behind Lt. Gov. Don Beyer for governor, though former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder recently directed some _ scathing remarks toward Beyer that ’ bolster the case of those who contend the man will try to win election with a Clinton-like laundry list scattered in all directions. Republicans did manage to carry Virginia for presidential nominee Bob Dole despite his lackluster campaign and have made gains in all regularly scheduled legislative elections during the 1990's. Despite constant Democratic attacks, Republican Gov. George Allen remains popular and prospective GOP Democratic nominee Atty. Gen. Jim Gilmore, while not as charismatic as Allen, has shown an ability to tackle crucial issues relating to education, the environment and economic development in a considerably more innovative manner than Beyer who gives lip service to reducing the bureaucracy while favoring measures that would increase it. Democrats think that their continuing blasts at Republicans for what they call their insensitivity to environmental issues and rejection of education programs such as Goals 2000 have struck a responsive note with the public and plan more of the same. Democratic legislative leaders will be eager to debate Republican legislators during the 1997 session on those subjects. Republicans are likely to turn the legislative agenda, insofar as possible, to economic and anti-crime matters, and to re-emphasize their commitment to welfare reform and reducing the size of government. Under such highly partisan conditions, with control of the executive and legislative branches of state government at stake, it is unlikely that this session will produce meaningful new legislation directed toward helping solve a myriad of problems facing Virginia. What problems, you say? There should be a real dialogue during 1997 on such matters as economic diversification to cope with expected continued defense related reductions as well as tobacco industry problems. Part of the dialogue should involve economic development in the state’s inner cities, including vocational programs, that might not only help provide a solution to welfare but also stem the flow into overcrowded jails and prisons. Infrastructure, particularly roads,needs a good hard look. The present ; pressure on transportation systems is almost unbearable and threatens to' become even worse. Without solid , means of transportation combined ! with sound environmental policies ' and quality education no matter what ' the level, the state will lose its com- ! petitive edge with other states. If that' happens and military cutbacks contin- ] ue, the standard and quality of living 1 for Virginians will inevitably go • down. ‘ ] "Feel good” words uttered by] politicians won’t address the lurking,] problems, but 1997 is an election year . and a big one for both parties. So we-! will probably get spin doctors at work, ] instead of the neurosurgeons that are j needed. ’’ j John Goolrick, a former political • reporter, is now an aide to 1st District • Rep. Herbert H. Bateman. Opiniqns { expressed are his own.

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Rolling, meadows & woods & woods w/springfed stream, & mtn. views-all only 1 hour to DC Beitway! A once in a lifetime opportunity! Excellent financing. Call owner now- 304-2622770. 17 Real Estate 8ale By Owner Brick rambler: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full basement, porch, car port, garage, CAC and neat. Amissville. $126,900. 540-3470072. 25 Adoption Wi are a Happy Family with room for one more. We want to adopt a baby, will help with legal/ medical expenses. Consider adoption!!! Call Martha or Herb at 703736-0992. 33 Child Care Services Offered Mother would like to take care of your child in my home references available. Ask for Teresa 540-967-6849. 37 Construction Heavy Equip STEEL BUILDINGS Sale: 30x40x10, $4,650; 40x60x14, $8,503; 50x75x14, $11,489; 50x100x16, $14,214 ; 60x100x16, $17,552. Mini-storage buildings, 30x100, 20 units, $9,692. Free Brochures. Sentinel Buildings, 800-327-0790, Extension 79. Giveaways Cockltel For Giveaway Born in April 96. Whistles. Not Tame 7772491. Giveaway: Bam homes needed for shy unadoptable cats. All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered. 703-295-0678. 55 Lost Husky Lost: Black and gray with white mask. He was lost in Morrisville area. He had on a black invisible fence collar. Very friendly. 540-4392351. v LOST PERSIAN CAT Cream colored, male. Flint Hill REWARD!!! 675-1529 Missing sines 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. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale WOLFF TANNING BEDS . TAN AT HOME. Buy DIRECT and SAVE) Commerical/Home units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. FREE Color Catalog. CALL TODAY 1-800-8421310. 57 Miscellaneoua Wanted Cherry Picker w/Bucket Lift A Farm Trailer Tax deductible gift needed of hydraulic bucket lift wAruck. Also farm wagons A trailer. For use at non-profit Great Meadows Field Events Center. Please phone Bob Hilton, Grounds Manager (540) 2535001, evenings (540)253-5030, or fax (540) 253-5005. ou Pet Supplies Seles ft Services TRIVERMICIDE: Recognized safe & effective against hook, round, & tapeworms in dogs 7 cats. Available OT-C at Southern States. 61 Personals A devoted couple seeks to adopt your new bom and start our family, expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800-494-8695. Loving childless couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal and medical expenses. Call Bill and Kelley collect at 301-570-4258. 65 Services. Business Painting: Interior. Experienced. Call Gina. 540-923-4652. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 HAPPY JACK flLY'S CARPET, INC. 67 Services, Financing Mortgagee SDEBT CONSOLIDATIONS Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop Collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. FREE confidential help. NCCS non profS, 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 * 1-800-2549506. 1ST A 2ND MORTGAGES FAST. Any Credit Rating. No Upfront Fees. Easy Payment Plans. Great Rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0588 or 1-800-827-8909. CROSSTATE MORTGAGE. DEBT CONSOLIDATION! Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce or eliminat% interest. 24 hr. .approval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. Call TOLL FREE 1-888-7957671. Protect Your EstateSave Thousands in legal fees and taxes. Special report shows how. To learn more, call toll-free 24 hours. 1-888-2710314. 84 Automobiles BMW 1987 325.I: Grey with black leather interior. Auto, 4 door, sunroof. Tender loving care. $4,500 Call 703-7711838, leave message. Ford 1982 Mustang, 5.0 L, H.O. 302, new engine work, 5 star aluminum wheels, recent paint job. $2000. Call Michele 3477822. 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. VW 1979 Scirocco. Runs great. $1200/ best offer. 540-937-6146. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used puts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions and parts IneMsd (If purchased hare). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. Via Buy and Sell running cars and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt 229,3 miles past Cupaper High School. BM571 85 Trucks Chevy 19$ 2 pick-up. Restored, 6 windows, runs good, iooks good, new paWt. $5,800. (301)739-2627. Chevy 1952 Pickup: Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint, $5,800. (301) 739-2627 100 Bide ft Proposals REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS *97-0218 ENGINEERING SERVICES Clarke County Administrative Services, on behalf of the County of Clarke and the town of Berryville, Virginia, is requesting competitive sealed proposals from Qualified Engineering firms FOR PROFES SIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES for three separate components: (1) general services for Clarke County, (2) general services for Town of Berryville and (3) combined services for County and Town Planning Departments. To obtain specifications, call the Purchasing Office (540-955-5148). Each bidder must be an Equal Opportunity Employer as defined by Federal and State Law. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 PM, Tuesday, February 18, 1997. Clarke County and Town of Berryville reserve the right to reject any and all quotes, to waive informalities, and to negotiate with the successful bidders). Thomas J. Judge Administrative Services Director 540-955-6100 01-01-97 #17076 101 Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to a decree ot the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia, made and entered on the 13th day of November, 1996, in the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Heager, et a) against Anna Stump Kirth, and others. Chancery Cause *3530, and the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Heager, et al. against Martmet R. Tanner, et al. Chancery Cause 095CH-4O (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 5 Acres, together with a right of way thirty feet in width; 2. A lot containing 1.02 acres (less 0.17 acre, more or less); 3. A lot containing 1.90 acres with a 15-foot right of way and the ‘....use of a certain spring situated on the other land of Mary J. Reager....,' together with all improvements situated thereon and all privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, which property is situated in Wakefield District, on the west side ol U.S. Route 522. Said tracts are more particularly described by the records contained in the files of the above syded 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 of sale: A bidder's deposit of $5,000.00, said deposit being due and payable on toe date of sale in cash or equivalent funds with the balance of said purchase price being due and payable, in fuU, thirty (30) days form toe date of sale. THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AND CONFIRMATION BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. Settlement and compliance with (he terms of sale to be had and complied with within thirty (SO) 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 *17013 91 Help Wanted MAINTENANCE Here i tke dirt on a fantastic luperriior poiition. up daring the work week and Aca oa pardtf, loo m the Hoatekeepiag/Malateeaace the mem Kohl’* Kohl'a la one of AacrklT fattest-growing department (lore chilai, specialising la name brand ncidandbc at "tepitat A» Haataplni/ Ntenan fcpuilat pool be wpcaMi fcr ■! aspects of oar Mark tppeanace. Ybar « « - _- _-a |HUilKU. JO*I OV Rail nO foil tea a coapcObc wage tad cxcelleat beaefllt, lacladlng adltiVdcmil, IjarbmkUadrfdbtb pap dkt, tod poor temaae toe Kohl'* Deptrlmenl Store* Regional Recruiting Office Btabrook Plata ISIS N. 124th Street RrookfleM.WI 5SOOS Sn: II4-7IMM( Attcatloa: Krista Nelaoa f!J>1!IUL-l <aa» l(k* it lot»A Ofm $amrtr% Cowyary LITE CELLULAR. INC. HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT ITS LOCATION AT WARRENTON, CULPEPER & FRONT ROYAj^: INSIDE SALES/OFFICE ASST. pULES MANAGER „ CELLULAR MGMT., OFFICE. CUST. SVC., AND/OR SALES EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS! CALL ROXANNE • AT (840) 229-3466 TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW. NOTICE QF SALE VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, made and entered on the 13th day of November, 1996, in the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Reader, et al against Anna Stump Kirth, and others, Chancery Cause #3530, and the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Reager, et al. against Margaret 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 5 Acres, together with a right of way thirty feet in wrdth; 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 spnng situated on the other land of Mary J. Reager.' together with all improvements situated thereon and all privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, which property is situated in Wakefield District, on the west of U.S. Route 522. The lots in question, all of which are relatively small, offer a rare investment opportunity in Rappahannock County. DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER. Special Commissioner Post Office Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 (540)675-3617 01-01-97 •17192 SECURITY Unfortunately, Nile* ami Reeloki aren't tie only mealeninoaritorefc V pm km oftiluu m ■ mllmhmHkwifcpBilm bkh ho* ■ poatdm dm la pm pntalf. KoM'i b oar of Aiocrlca'a fa»te«t|rowlng dcpiriacal Mora chain*, apectaHxbtg la am brand aaerdtandke at nkr price* A* tom hncnttoa Snptrrkot. port dnriop and condocl proctdiaca to taaarr (tore aafctp hwaaiutp coatral and theft pmuriin at oar mw •tom located la Vtacheatet Tool dbcct m team hi Jiwtde a cotapctkhe wage and excellent benefit!, ktdudk^ dtacoonia, a nock owtterklp Hd and ■ota. Apply aow. V pm hate a pood eye Aw dbtp aacafccia, atari poor teauaae to: Kobl'a Depart Meat Storea Regional Recruiting Office Elaibrook Plata 2515 N. 124th Street Brookfield, Wl 55005 Pas:4l4-706-454< Attention: Krlata Nelaon KOHL’S Tl+ti met* tifr it 10* - A Ong Soaanhg Campap SECRETARY It c not just how you type. It s what type you are. tt you'it the adfanotlvaicd, limed ijpc,ps be Meat tor dm poaldoa at Mote Stciettrp M the erw Kohl's store hwntf4 In Winchester. Kohl's la tat of Amerlca'i fastest-growing department dote chains, spedallaiits In nhe prices Ac esc Snr Secretary, pane dmlcs wll Include pep rad ptoccsring and personnel paperwork. Yoed need aeanp void pnccehpi and communication dria, as wd aa the aMtp to handte nnaMple pnfccta, hi return, eel provide e competitive wage and cncchent benches. Including mcdlcal/denlal. stock ownerddpphm and same. Apply now. Send pew detailed Kohl's Department Stores Regional lecrnitlag Office Ilmbrook Plata Ml) N. 124th Street Brookfield, Wl 5)00) Pax: 4l4-7M-4)4d Attention: Krlata Nelson KOHLS 71+ti /»jfc« it tOI-AOUf fcr—S|Cwy^i RECEIVING Steer more tlun • (orUifo. Steer an entire department We're aearcklng for • drlxea ladlxldoal tfe be the deceiving Supervisor at tbc lew Kohl's More located la WlacheMer. Kohl's Is oae of Aaierlca's fastest-growing depsrtaieat store chalas. specializing la assM hraad axrchandtje si nine prices. As hectMng Sapcrriaoc yon will he icspoaslMc for ■alatalalag oar rccetrlag sod stock areas. Tooll process the day to day flow of aerchasdlsc, prepare Inventory cossrsi pspcrwstfc sod trala aew recelwlag sModstes. Aay prior tcceMag or stocklag experleace Is helpful. hi return, wek proride a competitive wage sad excellent benefits, ladadiag ■edksl/deaial, Immediate store ikscoaaie. a , stock ownerahlp plaa sad aMee. Apply bow. ' Steer yoar career to the right. Apply by sending yoar resume to: Kohl's Dcpartaieat Stores tcgloaal kecraltlng Office Habrsok Plata MIS N. 124th Street Brookfield, WI 53005 rax: 4I4-7S4-4344 Atteatloa: Krista Nclsoa KOHLS aaaarh /tifes ft. EQt • A Drvg iowwlw| Cowyny RETAIL With this jot, clothing is optional. Become oorVhiaihacniMtai SpeclaBat, aid 7ml do aodl more Una ctoUic mnnnet|ubio. Yoof roordfcmt id atpecta of atiUmda and riaaal dbplap* Indudhn In More gnyMci and mbomI Mm • ■ Uw arw Kohl'. More locMcd M WbichcMec Kohl', li one of America’. faateel|rowla| department More data, ipectaMilng la not bread merdnndhe M reloc price*. 1b become oorWal Treatntalua SpedaiM.you muM bore among bactpemonal thHa.ae wcB re a pear or more of hand, on experience ha ret ad riwial preaenutton. In remra. pool enfoy a eompcUUre wage and excellent benefit., lachtdlng fire and more. ApjdpnoaT** If joole hneieMed, do dm KoM’i Department I tore* The Comfort Ian dWO Loladale Conn Springfield, VA 221 SO Attention: Heidi Hlgglna KOHLS Thfi "***+ tik* it n.AOngVmntCnrer MORE CLASSIFIEDS ON PAGE 7

Church „ ...s' ¥ SN; , N\ v -x.\' v ■» V ^ Activities Watchcare Service Planned Family and friends will meet for Watchcare Service on Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville. The service will start with a pot-luck dinner at 9 p.m., followed with fellowship and communion service. The pastor, the Rev. Forrest L. Freeman and congregation extends a warm welcome to the public. Sunday: Wednesday: Saturday: Sunday: Wec^iesday: Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Hymn Sing 7 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Aaron Roberts Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God ♦ . Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m.; Morning Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study T^rm. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Church Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. ^ Wednesday: Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Maranathan Independent Baptist Sunday: Wednesday: Friday: Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Pastor: Rev. Clyde R. Woodward Sunday School 10 a. m. Morning Worship and Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Teen Time 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. ' Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W W.M.U. Meeting Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. i Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Rev. Sidney Rodriguez Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: / Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 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. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Christmas Pageant 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer II 11 a.m. Monday: Epiphany Service Feat of Lights 7:30 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 5 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m., with communion;Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor of the Rappahannock Methodist Charge and invites the public. Kimberly Jenkins arid Jimmy Norman Miss Jenkins To Wed Jimmy David Norman Bobby and Gloria Jenkins of Sperryville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Sue to Jimmy David Norman of Woodville. Jimmy is the son of Sadie Norman of Woodville and the late David Norman. A June 10, 1997, wedding is being planned. Birthday Wishes ; To Miss Kady Gum 4 Happy birthday wishes go out to Kady Gum who will tum ten years old on Jan. 2nd! You have brought so much joy to our family and we are so^ very proud of you. Keep up the.good work in school... Our thoughts and prayers are with Frances. Wood who is in Prince William Hospital, Charles "Hump" Adams who is recovering in the hospital in Winchester, and to the Blackburn family on the loss of their daughter, April. May God comfort and heal you. Congratulations to Margaret and Wallace Stover on the birth of their great granddaughter on Monday, Dec. 23, born to their granddaughter, Heather. First prize of the gift basket in the drawing at Hackley's Store was won by Michelle Atkins. Ike Frye took second prize of one quart of select oysters. Larry Clatterbuck was the winner of a $10 gift certificate for Hackley's deli as third prize. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all who participated! James Jacobs of Viewtown was the first place winner in the Ruritan's judging of the Christmas decorations in our area. The Jacobs' home really "outshone" the rest! The-meeting of the Amissville Ruritan's was held on Thursday, Dec. 19 at Amissville Baptist Church. The Amissville Homemakers served dinner for the members. Discussion was held on the installation of the drywall, the lighting fixtures and the heat. Vice President Ford Naramore asked that the Board of Directors' meetings be held at the RuritaA ffc By GLENDA GUM,, % . sx Community Building on Saturday mornings, with the idea to work at the' < site after the meeting adjourned. The January meeting will be held on1 Saturday, Jan. 4 at 8:30 a.m. Even though this issue of the"? paper is dated for Jan. 1, 1997, it will’ still be available to the public o#TF Monday evening, Dec. 30, therefore^ we would like to remind the commu« " nity of a Watchcare service at Bethel1 Baptist Church here in Amissville. The se^yice will begin at 9 p.nr. v on Tuesday, Dec. 31 with a pot luck ‘ dinner followed by fellowship and a ” communion service. There will b£ ' various activites throughout 'th$r'evening. Rev. Forrest Freeman is pas-. tor of Bethel Baptist and with hiS congregation invites the public tb attend this service. ^ I hope each and every one of you1 had a fantastic holiday, lime to make those New Year's resolutions and gear , up for winter. Have a very Happy" New Year and I pray your 1997 year will be one of good health and pros* " perity! Let me hear how you spent youff ; holidays! Please leave you news in£* the box at Hackley's Store by noon oh Sunday. 5! Woodville Residents Entertain, Travel Mr. and Mrs. James Sykes, Brad Sykes and children, Michael and Thomas of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and daughter, Katherine of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford and children; Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperry ville were Christmas Day dinner of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Rodney and Jo Vest, Todd and Kim Vest and children, Ashley and Logan, Charles and Pat Wharton and Dr. Walter B. Kilby of Sperryville were Christmas Day breakfast guests of Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Mrs. Pearl Hawkins of Alexandria joined them for Christmas Day dinner. Frankie Early of Bealeton, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Falls of Warrenton, Mrs. Flora Falls of Overlook, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Price, Rev. and Mrs. Stark By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Jones and Mary Clark, all of Sperryville, Dan Jacobs of Reva, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and children, Samantha and Robert were preChristmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Falls. Dr. and Mrs. John O'Bannon, Andy and Jenny of Richmond, Jack O'Bannon of Charlottesville were Christmas Day dinner guests and overnight guests of Dr. O’Bannon’s mother, Mrs. Louise O'Bannon. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eastham, Sr. of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls;, Samantha and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert entertained family members on Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hemp of Middlebrook, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones of Charlottesville, Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeParis of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Craig Getzloff and son, Liam of Richmond were Thursday guest of Rev. and Mrs. Stark Jones. Raymond Johnson and Raymond K. Johnson of Massanutten were Christmas Day dinner guests of Bryan and Janice Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. John Normati, 7 Leslie and Eric of Washington were Christmas Day guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Mr. and Mrs. Die””" Burke. On Thursday, Mrs. Sarah Browp ' and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie 1, of Washington were luncheon guesfS of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha — and Robert. * " Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitf were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fox in Luray. Others in attendance were Mr. and,. Mrs. Kurt Cloud and Matthew, Mr, and Mrs. Jeffery Brown, Chris ancj Amanda Foster and Mr. and Mrs, Milton Sours, Anthony and Nathan. * ■>Richie and Lori Eastham of Washington were Thursday visitors of , Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Robert and,; Samantha. Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ’Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - 9:00p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8:30 p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hillt VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST.. 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Yet, when the children follow Hebrews’ advice and “go on to maturity", then the parents experience a growing maturity that comes precisely because they have hung in there with the growing children. And both children and parents ultimately come to know the joy of being family and more importantly of being a “maturing family." 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#:k*£fe-..v:d| Mary Golightly : Mary Helen Golightly, 71, of ; Marshall, died on Sunday, Dec. 22 at tier residence. She was bom in Rappahannock County on June 21, 1925. funeral services were held on , Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the Moser Funeral I Home in Warrenton with the Rev. ' Daniel Robayo officiating. Interment followed in * the Warrenton Cemetery in Warrenton. Mrs. Golightly with her late husband owned and operated Ben and . Mary’s Steakhouse fii Warrenton for ! over 40 years. She and her husband were active supporters of the Fauquier High School Falcon Boosters Club. $he was a past president of the Warrenton Scroptomist Club. She is survived by two sons, Donald Golightly of Key West, FL. and Terry Golightly of Delaplane; two brothers, Franklin Dodson of Fairfax and Shelton Dodson of New Mexico; one sister, Jean Jones of Urbanna and Phyllis Cunningham of Warrenton a devoted friend who she cared for as a daughter. She is also survived by four grandohildren. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Golightly; her father. Bumum Dodson and her mother, Emma Nina Dodson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ben and 'v.. Mary Golightly Scholarship Fund, Fauquier Falcon Booster Club, P.O. Box 1166, Warrenton, Va. 20186. Ronald Taylor Ronald Edward Taylor age 62, of Orange died op Sunday, Dec. 22 at Piedmont ^ Health Care Center in Charlottesville. Mr. Taylor was bom on Feb. 10, 1934, in Stanley, the son of the late Cecil L. Taylor, Sr. and Tilda Mae Jenkins. Mr. Taylor was a self employed tree surgeon. t Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 27 at the Bradley Funeral Home, Inc., in Luray with the Rev. Charles Clinedinst officiating. Burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Stanley. Survivors include nine brothers, Robert Lee Taylor of Madison, Willis Taylor, Alfred Taylor and Charles Elwood Taylor, all of Silver Springs, Md., Pete Taylor of Deerwood, Md., Reuben Taylor and Roger Taylor, both of Orange, Cecil L. Taylor, Jr., of Gaithersburg, Md. and Richard Taylor of St. Petersburg, FL..; three sisters, Geneva White of Culpeper, Betty Jenkins of Takoma Park, Md. and Frances Taylor of Germantown, Md. Also surviving are two sons, Ronnie Taylor or Las Vegas, Nv. and Michael Taylor of Buena Park, Ca.; one daughter, Debbie Copley of Huningtpn Beach, Ca. and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, James Arnold Taylor. Addie Grimsley Addie Scroggins Grimsley, 91, of Manassas died on Friday, Dec. 20 at Annaburg Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Grimsley was bom June 29, 1905, in Flint Hill, daughter of the late John Scroggins and Jane Aylor Scroggins. Funeral services were held at Moser Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 23 with the Rev. Barbara Minter officiating. Interment was in the Warrenton Cemetery in Warrenton. Mrs. Grimsley was a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Eleanor Moore Rector of Hume, Louise Valasquez of Manassas and Lana Grimsley of Towson, Md. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Newton Grimsley Sr. and a son, Walter Newton Grimsley, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to Warrenton Volunteer Rescue Squad, RO. Box 3370, Warrenton, Va. 20188.’ Preston Parker Infant Preston Allen Parker died on December 24. Survivors include his parents, Ronald Lynn Parker and Bonnie Marie Norman Parker and his sister, April Dawn Parker, all of Amissville. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Sadie V. Norman of Woodville; paternal grandmother, Nina V. Parker of Amissville and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. in Washington Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. John Burke officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. William Morgan William Isaiah Morgan Sr., 94, of AmissVille died on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. He was bom Oct. 12, 1902. - He owned and operated a service station and grocery store. Survivors include three sons, William I. Morgan Jr. of Oxen Hill, Md., Fred Junior Morgan and John P. Morgan, both of Amissville; two daughters, Gail R. Murray of Amissville and Jackie Ann Morton of Manassas and many other 'relatives *and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 27 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville with the Rev. Forrest Freeman officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Rappahannock School Lunch Menus RCES Thursday, Jan. 2: Breakfast: waffles/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Jan. 3: breakfast pizza or :ereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Jan. 6: scrambled :ggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice ind milk. Tuesday, Jan. 7: hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Jan. 8: hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Jan. 9: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Jan. 10: grilled cheese sandwich or cereal/milk, juice and milk. Thursday, Jan. 2: Lunch: sausage perryville Residents njoy Holiday Guests 1 Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Dennis, of ackSon, S.C. are holiday visitors of dr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor. Christmas Day dinner guests of he Aylor's were Heather Aylor and -ee Ayres of Culpeper. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mrs. T.M. Johnston were Mr. and Mrs. \ndrew Reams, Brad and Morgan of Winchester, Ms. Carolyn Meade, Bethany and Broocks of Johnson City, Penn, and Fr&d Gruer of Batesville. Ms. Meade, Bethany and Broocks spent several days during the Christmas holiday with Mrs. Johnston. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. ;and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkjns, Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan, Mr. $nd Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David, Andy Baldwin and Ashleigh. 3 Thursday guests of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swiijdler were Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers and Mrs. Pam Tibbs, all of I « 4 By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 . x • ,■; ■■■:.■■■ - Front Royal and Margaret Devers. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Christmas Eve guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buracker and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins were Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and family in Aroda. Mrs. Thelma Jenkins was a Thursday guest of Mrs. Lillie Corbin. I would like to thank everyone in the community who has provided me with news for my column and to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Job update Mid-Week Edition SECURITY OFFICERS Accepting applications for Full/Part time, IMartned/Armed positions. Prior Military/Law Enforcement/Security experience preferred, but nqt required. Available to work 24 hour rotating shift when needed. A Virginia Operator’s License and Home Telephone a must. Top wages and benefits: •" -Health Insurance r 'Life Insurance J 'Uniforms Furnished j* -Sick Leave S 'Vacation Leave *' 'Holiday Leave f Apply an f White-Coates Protection Agency £ 129 East Davis Street #10 >’ Culpeper, VA 22701 540-829-6072 't&i A*WWWWWW The Community Health Care Services Guide Simes Contact: Colleen L. Shelton 1-800-852-4797 Make A Toast “To Your Health" Your greatest wealth Is your health. Classified's *To Ydur Health: Thy Community Health Care Services Guide" will help Improve the return on your ^investment. You’l find Information about the professionals, organisations, community resources, pharmacies and other resources to keep you and your loved ones happy, healthy G safe. Classified’s “1b Your Health’ focus section will start making house cals January 1, 1997. It's the best prescription we can offer for a better way of Bfel pizza, buttered peas or corn and choice of fruit. Friday, Jan. 3: chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, fresh carrot and celery sticks and cherry pixie pie. Monday, Jan. 6: hamburger on bun, french fries and choice of fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 7: sausage biscuit, mashed potatoes and baked apples or chilled fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 8: chicken nuggets/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, buttered peas and choice of fruit. Thursday, Jan, 9: pork barbecue on bun, quick baked potato and cole slaw or chilled fruit. Friday, Jan. 10: steak nuggets, scalloped potatoes, green beans and hot biscuitA>utter. RCHS Thursday, Jan. 2: sausage biscuits, mashed potatoes and baked apples or chilled fruit or pepperoni pizza and chilled fruit. Friday, Jan. 3: cheeseburger on bun, french fries, choice of fruit and yellow cake/chocolate. . Monday, Jan. 6: chicken nuggets/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, steamed broccoli and choice of fruit or hot steak and cheese, onion rings and chilled fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 7: grilled ham and cheese, french fries and cherry turnover or chilled fruit or cheese pizza and fish nuggets with hush puppies. Wednesday, Jan. 8: barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and hot roll/butter or hamburger on bun or tuna salad sandwich and chilled fruit. Thursday, Jan. 9: taco’s/beef, cheese, seasoned curly fries, choice of fruit and homemade cookie or Italian sub or hot dog on bun and chilled fruit. Friday, Jan. 10: barbecue on bun, potato rounds and cole slaw or baked apples or cheese pizza and chilled fruit. CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 f-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, •' Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant I c In the year about to unfold, we wish our good friends and neighbors peace, harmony and abundance. Many thanks! TURNER-ROBERTSHAW 1Funeral Home 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave. Royal, Virginia 22630 • 540-635-4186 C. Warren Turner, Owner "Your Golden Rule Funeral Home" Upcoming Events 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 will 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 Dr. Vito DelVento and Kevin Dippert, is located at 111 Hackley's Mill Road in Amissville. For more information, call 937-9832. Classes To Begin Shorin-Ryv Okinawan Karate classes will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Ki Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Junior classes will be held 4 to 5:30 p.m. and women and senior citizens from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information call Arthur Drago, 5th Dan at 635-7554 or Betsy Toth, 2nd Dan at 349-0632. You may join the class at anytime. 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. * 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. Coping With Holiday Grief As a service to the community, Hospice of the Rapidan will provide a follow-up workshop on coping with holiday grief at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2320 in Culpeper. Anyone who has lost a loved one through any circumstances is welcome to attend. For more information, or to register for this free program, call Hospice of the Rapidan, 825-4840. Del. Katzen Visits Rappahannock Del. Jay Katzen (R-31st) will be at the Rappahannock County Library Friday, Jan. 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to address questions and concerns of the citizens of Rappahannock County. Del. Katzen would especially like to hear your views and ideas on issues that may arise during the General Assembly Session in January, but he is also interested in leamjng of other issues that may be of concern. Camp For Cloverbuds Set Youth ages 5-8 can learn about the world around them through a District 4-H Camp. The theme of the camp is "The Great Outdoors." Hands on activities with an environmental focus will help youth develop an appreciation for nature and the wildlife common to this geographical area. Classes will include a nature hike where youth will examine flora and fauna, making feeders for our bird friends, examining the living creatures in an around our streams, and a guest visit from some special reptiles. Special events will highlight the weekend and carry out the theme. The cost of the weekend is $40 which includes meals and lodging. Parents may participate with their child in this event, but need to register in advance at the same cost. The registration is firs come, first served and 70 spaces are available. The camp will be held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center in Front Royal March 7-9. Adult and teen volunteers are being recruited. Applications are available from your local Extension Office now, and need to be completed and received by the Northern District 4-H Center by Feb. 14. Volunteers may attend at a reduced coSt of $25, and will be required to attend a training on Friday, March 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Kenner Love with the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension at 675-3619. Red Cross To Offer Classes The Culpeper-Madison Chapter pf the Red Cross will offer the following classes in January 19917: Adult CPR — Infant & Child CPR-First Aid on Friday, Na. 17, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $45. Cost: $45. Babysitter Course will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $20. Minimum age for this class is 11 years. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to enroll early, as space is limited. For more information on classes, recertification, or service provided by the Red Cross, call the office at 825-8611 or come by any weekday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Real Estate Seminar Set The Greater Piedmont Area Association of Realtors will sponsor a seminar for the real estate professional on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The goal-setting seminar, entitled Managing My Objectives, will be held at the GPAAR Building, 47 Garrett Street, in Warrenton. The professional development seminar will offer dozens of tips for real estate agents on how to manage their objectives and plan effectively for their success. The presentation is by Donald E. Daly. Mr. Daly is locally recognized speaker on real estate related topics and teacher of real estate continuing education. The cost is $20 for GPAAR members and $25 for nonmembers. Advance reservation are required. To register, call 347-4866. Registration Underway Registration is now open for the 19th annual Bryan Adrian Summer Basketball Camp. Boys and girls ages 5 to 18 are eligible. Included on the 1997 Summer Camp Staff are; Tim Duncan (WF), Jerry Stackhouse (PRO), Harold Deane (UVA), Serge Zwikker (UNC), Dante Calabria (PRO), There are several locations including Lynchburg, Elkins, WVa; Bristol, Tenn. Greensboro, N.C. and Charlotte, N.C.; For a free brochure call anytime 704-372-3236. 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 program should 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. 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.

Washington Busy for Holiday Happy birthday to Robert Falls in Woodville who will be five years old on Friday, Jan. 3. Also to Mrs. Nancy Reeve who will have her day on Saturday, Jan. 4 and to Bill Welch of Flint Hill who will celebrate on Sunday, Jan. 5. Mrs. Melody Hackney entertained the Washington Baptist Church Adult Choir with a Christmas meal after worship services on Sunday, Dec. 22. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown were recent visitors of Mrs. Chloe Brown at Culpeper Memorial Hospital in Culpeper. Happy belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Sally Fretter who had her day on Monday, Dec. 23. Saturday, Dec. 21 Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark shopped in Winchester and had lunch in Front Royal. Sunday, Dec. 22 Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and son Robbie of Front Royal were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Charles Richardson of Luray is spending his holiday vacation with his father and step-mother. Chuck and Melody Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richardson and son, Charles and Wayne McKeown were dinner guests Christmas Day of her father Larry Davis and family in Winchester. Mrs. Frances Eubank enjpyed Christmas Day with fifteen member of her family. Mrs. Addie Keyser celebrates Christmas Day with fifty members of her family at her home. Mrs. Lois Baker of Culpeper is spending the Christmas Holiday with Mr. and Mrs.. Troy Baker, Lesley and Raven and Mrs. M^ry Kindall. Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Baker, Lesley and Raven and Mrs. Mary Kindall and their •houseguest Mrs. Lois Baker were Mr., and Mrs. Ray Baker and son of Strasburg, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Baker and Brandan of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. William Blackburn of Amissville and Philip Baker and Amy Fogel of Front Royal. Saturday, Dec. 21 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and Christy were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacy. tk Quilt Course Set Belle Grove Plantation will offer a six-week Beginner Quilt Making course to begin Monday, Feb. 3. Classes are offered in the morning, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and in the evening, 6 to 9 p.m. All classes are held at the house museum located one mile south of Middletown, Virginia, on U.S. Route 11. Students,»taught by Belle Grove’s Curator of Quilting, Suzi Williams, will learn basic quilt making techniques by constructing a six-block wallhanging. Instruction will be given in pattern drafting, color and fabric coordination, precision hand piecing, applique, hand quilting, and binding. Participants will finish the course with the knowledge of basic skills required to complete a quilt. The cost for the six week course is $50. For further information and/or registration, please contact the Belle Grove Quilting Office at (540)869-3511. Holiday Closings Scheduled The following county offices and businesses will be closed on the indicated days in observance of New Year’s: The Rappahannock Health Department, Social ' Service, Rappahannock National Bank and F&M Bank will be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997. The Family Guidance will close at 4:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 and will be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997. The Rappahannock School Board and Rappahannock County Administrative Office will be closed on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 and on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997. All local post offices and the' Rappahannock Library will be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. 1997. The Rappahannock News will also be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997. Have and safe and happy New Year’s! By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 ' 'j'' '? c■■ : V' . Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacy visited Mr. Dorothy Ralls and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pullen. Luncheon guests Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacy were Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Ralls and family of Linden and Mrs. Dorothy Ralls. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacy were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark in Sperry ville. Mr.' and Mrs. Richard Simmons and Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham were Christmas Day breakfast guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark> Christmas Day afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and family in Castleton. Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Browft, Amanda and Bobbie Jo were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert in Woodville. .Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo had dinner on Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Jeanetta Hawkins of Arlington, Mrs. Dottie Burke of Annandale, Mrs. Sandra McClellan of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Ffank Hawkins, Butch Hawkins, Rosa Payne and Ashley? Payne of Fredericksburg, Roger Hawkins and Kim Hawkins of Warrenton, Mrs. Mabel Burke, Richie Burke and daughters Molly and Katie of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume, Mrs. Janet Payne and Julie and Mrs. Leslie Copplan and daughter Kayla. Billy Hawkins and grandson Bert White of Stephen City were Christmas Eve visitors of his mother, Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz joined Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason in Centreville to attend a program at the Centreville Methodist Church in which Jason was in the Bell Ringer group and Eric was in the choir. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz had Christmas Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack, Eric and Jason in Centreville. Thursday, Jan. 2at 7 p.m. the Band Boosters will meet in the music room at the Washington Elementary School. All parents of children in the Band are encouraged to attend. Andrew Burke was in his Band Concert at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Friday. Beverly Exline and Andrew attended the Cub Scout Pack 123 Christmas Party at the Washington Fire Hall on Sunday, December 15. Everyone had a great time. On Sunday, Dec. 22nd Doug and Beverly Exline and Andrew, Mrs. Alice Racer, and Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck, all went to Walmart in Culpeper. They also dined at Western Sizzler in Warrenton. Doug and Beverly Exline and Andrew were Christmas Eve guests of Ken and Claric O'Maley and sons, Timothy, Joseph and Matthew of Culpeper. Others present were Kilo and Wanda Cerventz and sons, Robbie and Junior of Orange, Robert Exline of Fredericksburg and Donnie, Nikki and D.J. of Elkwood. On Christmas Day Doug and Beverly Exline, Mrs. Alice Racer and Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck, all of Washington visited Bud and Louise Clatterbuck in Front Royal. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clatterbuck and Jonathan of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fox of Uiray, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Huff and Zachary of Chester Gap, Mr. and Mrs. MetVin Gochenour, Mr. and Mrs. Joey Winters, Brittany and Matthew, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Glascock and Wesley, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Clatterbuck, Jeremy, Henry and Jennifer and friend Jeff, all of Front Royak Happy New Year! Viewtown News Notes The Acrey Dodson family had their annual Christmas dinner on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25 for family and friends. About 3( in attendant's. Mrs. Christine Dodson _ Robin Dodson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Betty Hitt and Mrs. Edna Mills are at home and are feeling well. Mr. Eugene Dodson of Luray spent the Christmas holiday with his family on Dodson's Road in Viewtown. Mr. Donnie Settle of Maryland spent the Christmas holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle. t, - ' K \ <x' r ■ t By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Christmas Day guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle was their son, Ricky Settle of Culpeper. Have a great week! Combo Real Estate Advertising For rates and more information, call the Rappahannock News 675-3338 Build On Your Lot - For This Little: From $80,700 Or Ask Us To Find The Best Lot For You! THE NANTUCKET FROM $80,700 •Quality homes affordably priced from $60,500 to $150,000. •We’ll help you determine the price you can afford, then help you choose a plan from our wide array of exciting home designs. •On your lot or we’ll help you find the perfect site. •Excellent financing available. •100% financing for qualified landowners. •No dbwn payment or closing costs.* •Optional front porch and fireplace. •Get the most home for your money — call 1-800-468-7320 or mail the coupon! Amerim) FtirrBy Homes' Name. Address City/State/Zip. Home Phone Mail this coupon to American Family Homes 171 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407 | | Please send me s FREE American Family Homes brochure. _Work 'FOR QUALIFIED HOME BUTERS I g} Almanack for January January's forecast according t the Hagerstown Town and Country Alamanack is for below average temperatures with average precipitation. Weather Watch: The year begins windy with flurries (1), followed by a fair, very cold period (2-5). Snow is expected (6-8), with (9,10) fair, very cold, but more snow (11-13). Another two days (14,15) of fair, cold temps, followed by (16-18) light snow, windy. Look for a partly cloudy, windy very cold period (1922), with more snow and very cold (23,24). Expect (25-28) to be fair, windy, very cold, with light snow and windy days winding up the month (29-31). Tornado Watch: No activity of this nature is foreseen in January. Full Moon: This month's Full Moon, according to Indian lore called the Wolf Moon, occurs on the 23rd at 10:11 a.m., e.s.t., but with temperatures that date expected to Jbe bitter cold-and with snow it could also be classified a Cold or even Snow Moon. Be sure to observe the birthday of Martin Lurther King, Jr, on his day, a national holiday, Monday, January 20th. Twelfth Night: Though tradition calls for the taking down of the Christmas greens on January 6th, or Twelfth Night, refrain from burning them in the fireplace. The greens, by now fairly dried out, can Easily cause a disastrous chimney fire. The Garden: You won't be venturing out of doors much these days, but you can put them to good use leafing through the annual seed catalogues which begin arriving this month. Winter Driving: Add some weight in the trunk or your car of better tffection and control. Also, carry blankets and other emergency equipment in case you are stranded somewhere on the road. J. Gruber's though for today's living: "It isn’t how much education you have that is important; it's how you put that education to good use.” Food Safety Course Set Virginia Cooperative Extension in Planning District 9, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health, is sponsoring two 16-hour certification courses on Applied Food Service Sanitation for food service personnel. One will be held on Tuesdays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, 1997 at the Fauquier County School Food Service Office in Midland. The second class will be held at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, 12425 Village Loop, Culpeper, Virginia on Wednesdays, 2 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 1997. This course id designed to educate owners, operators, managers, and other food service personnel in proper food handling techniques and sanitation management. This course will help managers increase the level of sanitation in their facility, while decreasing the amount of foodbome disease. The textbook used will be Applied Food Service Sanitation (cost if included in tuition). After completion of the course, there is a one-hour exam. With successful completion of the course and passing the exam, stu-.'; dents will be issued a certificate by the National Restaurant Association. The cost of the five-week course is $92. Registration is due Jan. 3, 1997. For more information and a registration form, contact Christine Kastan at* Rappahannock Extension Office or call 675-3619. usiness & Servic HKD irecto r wHl Next Deadline January 23 v BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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