Rappahannock News, December 3, 1997

1100 CAP I TO RICHMOND VA 3219-3408 Phone (540)675-3338 Times C< ‘He knows if you’ve been bad or good.. , -*- Rappahannock News Staff PhotortJARL EBORN Luaren Ettne, 3, of Amissville, sits on Santa’s lap at Faith Mountain Ridge Christmas celebration this past weekend in Sperryville passing ; Store in Sperryville. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for the Blue out lollipops and cheer to all who visited. L .2: . .r;,_- Jr ..1 Enjoy old-fashioned Christmas this week By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sleigh bells will ring, singers will sing and there will be entertainment and fun for all when the Town of Washington, Va., celebrates an Old Fashioned Christmas this Saturday, Dec. 6. The annual day-long Christmas celebration has become a tradition in the town and this year will feature a series of events beginning at 10 a.m. During the day there will be carolers strolling the streets and a horse-drawn carriage and a horsedrawn sleigh to ride in and view the town. The carriage and sleigh will depart regularly at the Clopton House Saint Nicholas Day is also celebrated on Dec. 6 and St. Nick will arrive early at the old Washington School on Mt. Salem Ave. where the Child Care and Learning Center is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a children’s shopping room, photos taken with Santa between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., as well as a bake and craft sale. Lunch also will be served. St. Nick will depart from the school in a horse-drawn carriage, which will circle the town, and he will disembark at the Clopton House where he will be located to give out treats to children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Merry elves will also be on hand spreading Christmas cheer. The Rappahannock Association See CHRISTMAS, Page A8 Kfffreat permit denied By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Again, as at last month’s Planning Commission meeting, it was standing room only as the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors heard the application by the Korean Central Presbyterian Church for a special use permit to build Pine Ridge Retreat Center on Route 662. The application was forwarded to the supervisors by the commission which recommended denial based on conflict with county code standards for road access for such a facility. The facility would have been located at the end of Route 662, a dead end, and this was alsQ viewed as a potential problem during bad weather. Many members of the church spoke at length about concessions and limitations the organization would be willing to accept should the project be approved. They also addressed issues, cited by residents of that area as reasons not to allow the application, that were brought out at the planning commission meeting. Many ot the same objections were raised by residents again Monday. They included: noise pollution; the effects of such a facility on water quality in the river; the light generated by such a facility in the area; the traffic generated by construction; the fact that the church would pay no taxes (since it is non-profit) but would use county services such as fire/rescue; and the accessibility of the road annually for those using the facility (for most the major issue). County Administrator John McCarthy told the supervisors that he never got to the point of answering questions on the other issues because he couldn’t get past the “getting the bodies to the property” to make it go. He had recommended to the commission that the application be denied based on “the use’s impact on the transportation infrastructure that serves the property.” He said he didn’t agree with the numbers the church had for trips on the road because it didn’t take into account the trips for services to the property and those would add 30 to 40 percent to their figures for a facility of that size. The real question, McCarthy said, is whether or not it is in the best interest of citizens of the county to have the facility and he could not say it is based on how the facility would affect that area. He said since the zoning ordinance allows See BOARD, Page A8 Old Rag Bulletins • The Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office will be participating with the Virginia State Police in a DUI sobriety checkpoint on Dec. 6 • Don’t miss ole’ St. Nick on Dec. 6 at the Old Fashioned Christmas celebration in Washington, Va. He will be on the porch of the Clopton House. The celebration goes on from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with various activities planned. Happenings This Week • Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. the Child Care and Learning Center’s annual Christmas Bazaar at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Ave. • Dec. 7, from 1-3 p.m. reception for Ned Bittinger’s “Illustrations of a Rocking Horse Christmas” show at Oldway Gallery in Sperryville. • Dec. 8, 7 p.m. at the library, Bob Moore of VDOT will address questions about county roads at an open meeting. • Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. the School Board meets at the RCHS library. • Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. the Town Council meets at the town hall. 2 A look at Piedmont roads and bridges By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer This is the second in a series of five articles on the state’s Six Year Plan to upgrade or improve secondary roads in the county. Charles K. “Pete” Estes, county supervisor representing Piedmont District and vice chairman of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors, strongly supports good hard-surfaced secondary roads that are safe for school buses, U.S. mail delivery, and will be more accesible to the rescue squads, fire departments and the sheriff's office. The Virginia Department of Transportation Six Year Plan for secondary roads in the county evolved in response to requests made by citizens voicing their concerns directly to VDOT in public hearings, or through the supervisors. Estes, who has been a supervisor for more than 10 years, and county sheriff before that, said he loves the county and the people who live here. A Rappahannock native, whose family has lived in the county “since even before there was a Rappahannock County,” Estes grew up on the narrow dirt and gravel roads around Sperryville. As a former volunteer firefighter, he knows the horror of pulling bodies out of the twisted wreckage of cars that failed to negotiate some of those same country roads. “I would pick up children butchered in accidents,” he said grimly. “It would really get to me. I still think about it (years later).” He believes that if people would put the needs of the county ahead of their own personal wants, they would recognize how important safety is. “Ten to 15 years ago, people were in favor” of paving the secondary roads. “There would have been no fight over Rt. 621, Yancey Road. Recent purchasers have turned the situation around.” Proposed VDOT paving and widening of Yancey Road in Stonewall-Hawthome District is opposed by many residents of that district. The construction project would destroy trees, including a large sycamore, on Lane Industries property. Lane Industries has already agreed to donate the land to VDOT for the road improvement. At Monday’s meeting of the board of supervisors, residents of Route 621 asked for that road to be put back on the supervisors agenda Six-year plan Improyements involve road reconstruction and widening. t Federal ' Highway i V.A. Primary Highway Secondary j Roads X Source: VDOT Genera! Highway Map' Times Newspapers Graphic/J. BRETSCHNEIDER. and dropped from the Six Year Plan. VDOT district resident engineer Bob Moore also commented on the public’s change in attitude. “Up to five years ago," he said, “people were glad to have us come in and do something to the road, but that has been changing. People are demanding earlier involvement in the process.” Moore will be representing VDOT in a 7 p.m. meeting at the county library on Dec. 8. to address citizens’ concerns, discuss options, and answer questions about the Six Year Plan. “There are no major road building plans for the county. But there is a certain amount of money in the pot, allocated to each county every year,” Estes said. “If Rappahannock doesn’t use its share, the public doesn't save any money. It goes to someone else. And paved roads are much cheaper and easier to maintain than gravel roads.” The current Six Year Plan runs from 199798 through 2002-03. Roughly $760,000$810,000 is earmarked for the county each proSam year, for a total of approximately ,722,000 over the life of the plan. Estes and many of his fellow supervisors see problems with die condition of many of the county’s secondary roads. According to Estes, property owner James Russell requested that Woodward Road'be paved. “I remember riding horses on it whei}5 was a kid,” Estes explained. “It goes back to a deed in 1750 and is the boundary line to an original land grant. I hate to see it (paved), b)it there is hardly any place to go. It’s barely 10 feet wide. But, (Russell) is right, of course.” The county’s “Pave in Place” program, where the road is paved but not widened or ^ ditched, is not necessarily the right thing, either, says Estes. While it does help preserve the scenic beauty of the road, it doesn't solve many of the safety problems. All scenic bywayB in the county are already paved. Tbo many roads are too narrow for school buses and trucks to pass safely, or are inaccessible to emergency vehicles. Some have dangerous curves and blind hill crests, poor sight distance at intersections, and narrow or steep shoulders. Snow removal is another complication. Like Woodward Road, many roads are very narrow or are bordered by stone fences or streams, so there is no place to push the snow off. Estes also explained that the practice of applying chloride to the roads not only melts the snow, but melts deep into the roadbed itself. See ROADS, Page AS

gUgi The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court onf Tuesday, Nov. 4 and not previously reported ipj,’ the Rappahannock News: Anita Y. Humphrey, ^disorderly conduct, dismissed. , Sean Patrick Kelly, habitual offender, declared. Constance Virginia Brisbane, grand larceny, continued to Dec. 2. Philip Troy Baker, reckless driving, $50/30. - Betty Joe Brackenridge, no county sticker, $25.40. Diana Lynn Corbin, fail to display county sticker, $25.30. Lewis Alexander French, possession of marijuana, continued to Dec. 2. Aaron A. Garnett Jr., driving under influence, sent to ASAP, reduced to improper driving, $25/50, continued to June 2, 1998, radar detector, $30/2. Jamie Lee Gray, no operator's licenses, $100/50. Eugenia Lynne Haught, aid and abet, $1,000/900 suspended, $60 cost, one year jail/eight days to serve, 150 flours community service. Tucker Dan Hunter, illegal dumping, $200/40. Thomas F. Lyons Jr., no inspection, $35/30. i Lawrence S. Robertson, 40/25, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued ti> March 3, 1998, $30 cost. ! Anthony A. Sheffield, assault and batter, continued to six months, $50 cost. Elizabeth Y. Smith, 58/45, $39/30. ! James T. Atkins, bad (Jheck, 30 days jail suspended, $50 cost. Jeffrey Allan Costello, <Jriving under influence, peace bond, continued to Dec. 2. Carrie Heey Lansberry, no operator’s licences in possession, cafctiquedlA Dec. 2. V'v Gary Wayne Phelps, assault and baiter, $2,500 tand,'<ja)fias. 1/ 6’J^e AnibyHaley, bad contimAp to Dec. 2. Samuel fyAVigington, fail to contajb cattle, continued to Dec. 2. Brad Clayton Miller, assault and batter, continued to Dec. 16. Alissa Lara Anderson, 71/55, $48/30. Nicholas Kumar Bansal, 74/55, $57/40, no registration in possession, $10/2. Luis Barrutieta, reckless driving, 93/55, $150/40. David Michael Berger, 71/55, $48/40.. Elaine Charlson Bredehoft, 70/55, $45/30. Larry Gene Donahue, defective equipment, $35/40, no registration in possession, $10/2, no seat belt, $25. Peggy J. Dunn, defective equipment, $35/40, no registration in possession, $10/2. Randall Stewart Finney, no seat belt, $25, no child seat belt, $50. Lawrence Nelson Loy Sr., defective equipment, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. Richard Gottfred Mann Jr., reckless driving, 81/55, continued to Dec. 9. John E. Mills, 69/55, $42/30. Luigi Nocchi, 67/55, $42/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Arnold Louis Pavlik III, defective equipment, $30/30, expired inspection, $25/2, no registration in possession, complied with law. Keidi Robinson, 66/55, $33/30. Daniel James Sullivan, Paid Political Advertisement NOTICE OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee hereby announces that it will hold an assembled caucus beginning at 7:00 p.m., December 11, at the Rappahannock Public Library for the purpose of electing members to the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. The Caucus will elect seven (7) members from each of the five (5) magisterial districts of Rappahannock County (35 members total). An additional fifteen (15) at-large members will also be elected. Any person wishing to seek election as a member of the committee must file with Franklin R. Schmidt, Chair of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee, 488 Quaintance Road, Woodville, VA 22749 (540) 987-8410, no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 1997. A voluntary administrative fee of $15 (which may be waived) will be charged at the time of filing for those wishing to be elected members of the committee. There is no charge for those wishing to attend and vote at the caucus. Doors to the caucus will open at 6:15 p.m. for check-in. Any person attending the caucus before participating in that caucus shall sign a standardized Caucus Participation Form stating that'he or she is a Democrat, does not intend to support any candidate who is opposed to a democratic nominee in the ensuing general election, believes in the principles of the Democratic Party, and is a registered voter in such precinct or county or city. Caucus Participation Forms must be filled out at the caucus prior to participating in the caucus. At 7:00 p.m., the doors to the caucus will be closed and no person may complete a form and participate in the caucus after that time with the exception of those persons in line at 7:00 p.m. For further information and pre-file forms (necessary for committee membership), please contact Franklin Schmidt, Rappahannock County Democratic Committee at 987-8410. Paid for and authorized by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: i Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*19.“ Elsewhere in the U.S.*24. Name _' Address City_State_ Zip_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Bjppafamnocfc News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address New Address: J The Rappahannock Afciw(ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ 73/55, $54/30. Sam Wareden, forge public record/certif., $5,000 bond, habitual offender, $5,000 bond, continued to Dec. 9. Barbara Lynn Wean, 68/55, dismissed, $30 cost, no registration in possession, complied with law. Barbara J. Thrailkille, give false statements/unempl., continued one year, $50 cost, fail to appear, 9/16/97, dismissed. Joseph Allen Lake, driving under influence, (third in 10 years), fail to appear, 10/7/97, attempt to elude police, seat belt violation, continued to Dec. 2. Benita Gail Adkins, reckless driving/not under control, reduced to improper driving, $100/30. Lorene Frances Dodson, fail to drive right of center, $100/75 suspended, $30 cost. Maiy Elizabeth Donovan, 74/55, $57/40, no seat belt, $25. Susan Marlene Henrikson, 71/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to March 3, 1998, $30 cost. Melissa Dawn Hill, 70/55, $45/30. Walter Calley Pittman, 71/55, $48/40. Robert Eugene Rector, 69/55, $42/30. Randy Lynn Smoot, 70/55, $45/30. Thomas Wells Cronin, 71/55, $48/30. Darlene Alaine Abbas, 74/55, dismissed. Scott Adams, 73/55, $54/40, no inspection, $30/2, no seat belt, $25. James Michael Alger, driving under influence, $500/350 suspended, sent to ASAP, 60 days jail suspended, $60 cost, 72/55, dismissed, no insurance, complied with law. Robin Lynn Allen, 76/55, $63/30. Richard Andrew Arculin, 72/55, $51/40. Steven Michael Auth, 72/55, $51/40. Dennis Michael Bailey, 70/55, continued to Dec. 2. Jay Benforado, 75/55, $60/30, no operator’s license in possession, complied with law. Jose Javier Benitez, reckless driving, 86/55, continued to Dec. 9. William Roger Block, 70/55, $45/30. Wendy Dawn Bowers, 69/55, $42/30. Kevin Christopher Bowlby, driving under influence, $1,000/60, operator’s license suspended one year, fail to appear, 10/7/97, dismissed. Katherine Kennedy Bradnley, 70/55, $45/30. Paul Schuyler Cline, 71/55, $48/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Shirley Ann Compton, 71/55, $48/30. Malcolm H. Coolidge, 70/55, $45/40. Joyce Jean Cooper, 72/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to March 3, 1998, $30 cost, no seat belt, $25. Kelly A. CorcoranEssepian, 74/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to March 3, 1998, $30 cost. Angie Dee Crabbs, 67/55, $36/30. Steven W. Darden, 74/55, $57/30, seat belt violation, $25. Corey Wade Davis, 71/55, $48/30. Paul Howard Davis, 74/55, set to driver’s improvement class, continued to March 3, 1998, $30 cost. David Arnold Dean, 69/55, $42/30, seat belt violation, $25. Gregory Ryan Demik, 74/55, $57/30. Sandra Marie Dodson, 77/55, $66/30. Corraine Mag Dolan, 76/55, $63/30. Patricia Lynn Drake, 69/55, $42/30. Edwin Marion Eastham 3rd, uninspected trailer, $25/30. Jonathan W. Edmonds, 70/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to March 3, 1998, $30 cost, no seat belt, $25. Jeffrey Lester Ellenwood, 72/55, $51/30. Richard Willia Estes, 74/55, $57/30. Angela Beth Evans, 73/55, $54/40. Roitan Farahifar, 78/55^ $125/40, seat belt violation,'* $25. Thomas Patrick Finch,* 70/55, $45/30. < Mehran Firouzbakht, reck-* less driving, 86/55, continued* to Dec. 2. *« John Erskine Fitzgerald?; 71/55, $48/40. :: Jacques Leslie Ford, reck-*! less driving, 84/55, $125/40. »; Susan Laramy Fox, 68/55;* $39/30. < Timothy Andrew Grant?; 74/55, $57/30. Z~ Pamela Louise Guiffrerl 70/55, $45/30. ♦* Dion Orlando Hamf, 67/55' - $36/40, no seat belt, $25. ! Ronnie Leon Henry, 71/55, reduced to defective equip-, • ment, $35/30, no registration in possession, complied with law, no seat belt, $25. Sergio Ancizar Hernandez?' 69/55, $42/30. Douglas Eugene Horn?defective speedometer, $30/30. Gerald Raymond Hunt, 68/55, $39/30. Kumait N. Jawdat, 71/55, $48/30. Robert Daniel Johnson; 69/55, $42/30. Michael Paul Jones, 70/55, • $45/30. Alicia Kaminsky, 70/55,' $45/30. Joy Lynn Kraemer, 73/55, $54/30. Michelle Denise Lane,■ 72/55, $51/30, defective equip-1' ment, $28/2. The following fire and rescue calls came through the dispatch center during this past week: Nov. 24: 4:48 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Sperryville VRS.. Nov. 25: 2:43 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 7:59 p.m., o.b. patient, Town of Washington, Washington VFD; 9:53 p.m., chest pains, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 11:05 p.m., sickcall, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS. Nov. 26: 10:15 a.m., difficult breathing, Route 622, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. Nov. 27: 5:15 p.m., possible stroke, Route 622, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 9:52 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 646, Viewtown, Amissville VFD. Nov. 28: 9:10 a.m., possible Benefit Bingo for Project Home 1 Warren County Home for the J Mentally Handicapped December 7,1997 f 5:30 p.m. - Doors open at 4.-00 p.m. |i Front Royal Moose Lodge • John Marshall Highway Prizes: i: $100 per game $1,000 jackpot guarantee Admission $15 minimum No one under 12 years of age admitted broken leg, Route 231, Sperryville, Spenyville VRS and Washington VFD. Nov. 29: 2:14 a.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 2:23 a.m., unconscious person, Route 619, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 11:31 p.m., structural fire, Route 646, Etlan, Spenyville VFD. Nov. 30: 3:47 p.m., auto accident, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. The following calls came through the Rappahannock County SherifFs Office during this past week: Nov. 24: suspicious incident, Route 671, Spenyville; dog nuisance, Route 677, Flint Hill; stray dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Castleton; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; lost/missing dog, Route 622, Tired of Hauling Stinky Trash to the Dump? Sign up for a year and save moneyL As a matter of fact, if you live in Rappahannock County a trash route already goes by m your house once a week. All you have to do is call 937-5040 and sign up! • Reasonable rates • Large pickups: refrigerators, washers, etc. • Not planning on moving anytime soon? Satisfaction guaranteed, or double your trash back! Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; family fights, U.S. 211, Washington; suspicious incident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; fish and game violations,. Route 618, Castleton. Nov. 25: public service. U.S. 522/211, Massie’s Corner; citizen request assist, U.S'. 522, Sperryville; telephone harassment, Route 677, Flint Hill; business, Gay Street, Washington; citizen request assist, Route 613, Amissville; stray dog, Route 628"; Washington; traffic accident,U.S. 211, Sperryville; .driving under influence, Route 671, Sperryville; info, gen., Tbwn of Washington; traffic accident,. Route 729, Castleton; traffic; accident, U.S. 211, Amissville;info. gen., U.S. 211,! Sperryville. Nov. 26: citizen request assist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; suspicious incident, U.S. 211,' Sperryville; citizen request; assist, Gay Street,! Washington; extra patrol/wel-; fare check, Route 674,; Washington. Nov. 27: info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, Route 671, Sperryville; stray! livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; conservation/animals, Route 231, Sperryville} fish and game violations, U.S! 522, Huntly; citizen request assist, U.S. 522, Woodville; info. gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident: Route 647, Flint Hill. Nov. 28: animal control free text, Route 613; Amissville; accidental injury, Route 231, Sperryville; conservation/animals, Route 625, Washington; residence, Route 640, Amissville; residence! Route 618, Woodville; info: gen., Route 1001, Sperryville; driving under influence, Route 610, Chester Gap; fish and game violations, Route 626, Castleton; fish and game violations, Route 231! operryvnle. Nov. 29: stray dog, Route 642, Viewtown; info, gen., Shurgen Lane, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, Town of Washington; damage property/private, U.S. 211, Sperryville; fish and game violations, Route 622, Washington; civil problem, Route 626, Castleton; firing weapon, Route 642, Amissville. Nov. 30: civil problem, Route 645, Amissville; animal emergency/response, Route 622, Washington;info. geru, Route 730, Amissville; inf<J(. gen., Town of Washington; civil problem, U.S. 2 It, Washington; traffic accident, Route 707, Sperryville; traffic accident, Route 707, Sperryville; traffic accident, Route 600, Sperryville; residence, Route 624, Washington; citizen request assist, Rout£ 600, Sperryville; info, gen:, Route 600, Sperryville. -

Rappahannock News Start Photo/JAN LAVALLEY HUNTING VIOLATIONS: These bears were shot illegally and recovered by Game Warden Jim Bankston. The poachers face fines in General District Court. Bear poachers arrested By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Early Monday morning, Nov. 24, State Game Wardens arrested two Sperryville men, Harry W. Mundy and William El. Cameron, for bear hunting violations. Also apprehended was Lee Charles Smither of Oakton. The three men were found in possession of four male black bears prior to the opening of bear season. Evidence also suggests that the men had. been feeding the bears and were using food to entice the bears onto the property. All three will be arraigned in Rappahannock General District Court, Gay Street, Jan. 20, 1998, on misdemeanor charges of hunting bear during closed season. Mundy and Canieron are also charged with hunting over a baited area. Smither was further charged with exceeding the yearly legal limit of taking one bear. Senior Game Warden Jim Bankston stated that arresting officers followed up on a tip called into the Richmond Game Department hotline. He said that “we had been watching that area for some time. It was just a case of being in the right place at the right time.” If convicted, the three will each be charged a replacement fee of $1,000 for taking bear out of season, plus fines and court costs. Quilt raffle planned to help band The Rappahannock County High School Music department is selling a quilt with a “musical theme” graciously donated by a friend from Rappahannock. Tickets for the quilt are $1. Contact any band members for tickets or call David Gillis at 987-8096 to make arrangements. They will be selling raffle tickets at the Christmas Concert. Faith Mountain Company is selling a Music Lovers Sun Catcher. Profits from the sales will go to support the Band Booster Program of the school system. This program is dedicated to raising the funds necessary to purchase instruments that will enable the schools to have a complete band. Faith Mountain annually supports community programs. The sun catcher will make a great gift and can be purchased at the Faith Mountain Store in Sperryville or by calling (800) 822-7238. Orders for citrus fruits will take place in the middle of November. They are ready to help “Mail early” is the word from Rappahannock County Post Offices. This 1997 holiday season, U.S. Postal Services customers will bring more than 19 billion cards, letters and packages to post offices during the holiday season starting after Thanksgiving. Employees are gearing up for the busiest time of the year. They are asking customers to keep it coming, but start early so they can make sure everything is delivered on time. Customers can help by providing window clerks with full information on packages, such as requirements for insurance, delivery confirmation, desired time for package arrival and other pertinent information. To help their customers, the Postal Service suggests the following mailing tips: • Write, type or print the complete delivery address neatly. • Always use a return address. • Always use complete address information, such as Ave., Blvd. and St. Always use Postal Pointers From Rappahannock Postmasters the apartment or suite number. Always use correct directionals, such as N, W, and SW. • Don’t let an incorrect ZIP Code delay delivery of cards and letters. Local post offices and the Postal Service web site, www.usps.gov, offer ZIP Code information. • Select a container that’s strong enough to protect the contents. Leave space for cushioning inside the carton. • Always use tape that is designed for shipping, such as pressure-sensitive tape, nylonreinforced craft paper tape or glass-reinforced pressure-sensitive tape. • Plain air-popped popcorn, shredded or rolled newspaper, bubble wrap, and Styrofoam peanuts work well for cushioning package con-* tents. . , • The only addresses on packages for mailing should be the delivery and return addresses. Extra tip: Place a return address label inside the package, also. • Stuff glass and fragile hollow items, like vases, with newspaper or packing material to avoid damage due to shock. When mailing framed photographs, take the glass, out of the frame and wrap it separately. * • Packages that weigh at least one pound must be taken into the post office for mailing. • Access the Postal Service’s web site,, www.usps.gov, for postage calculations, the latest addressinformation and unique giftq. . • When writing to Santa, be sure to use a return address. Santa may write back! Citizen of Month Eve Willis Born at Mt. Green outside Washington, Va. she is 57 and lives in Washington, Va. Her grandfather was John L. Miller, a long-time state senator. She grew up in Rappahannock and attended the old Washington School on Mt. Salem Ave. She met her husband, Stewart Willis, now mayor of the Town of Washington, at Eisenhower’s Inaugural Ball in 1957 on an arranged blind date. She has lived abroad in Taiwan and Okinawa and lived in Troy, N.Y. for a time. She worked in interior design for many years and Eve Willis has had some famous clients. She continues to use her knowledge of design in the shops she and her husband own here. The shops help support the community by bringing in tourism to the Town of Washington and thus to the county. They own Rare Finds, Gay St. Mercantile and the Washington Antiques and Fine Art Center in Washington, Va. She loves living here and says family and lifelong friends, and her animals, are the most important things to her. She is always . - willing to help out and lend a hand to friends and is known for that trait. She said in the design business she made many lasting friendships by remembering two things, listen carefully and keep your mouth closed (never discuss anyone else’s business). We offer many specialty shops, antique stores, galleries, restaurants, arts & crafts of all levels, B&Bs & many other attractions. U.S. 211 and Rt. 522 Historic SperryviUe, VA yiCCage Caterers is now open in ‘Washington, Va. Let us take the hassle out of your holiday entertaining. Cad for our brochure: (540) 675-3442 ZU] CAMELEER Unusual Gifts from Around the World 104 E. Davis Street • Downtown Culpefrer Mon.-Sar. 10 a.m.-? |».m. • Sun. 12.30-4.30 |>.m. • 540-?25-?072 Baumgardner's CHOOSE & CUT CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Pine, Spruce & Fii Trees U.S. 211 between Washington, Virginia Si Sperryville, Virginia (Across from Rappahannock High School) Open Wednesday through Sunday until Cnristmas 540-675-3371 or 540-987-9017 are aardiallv Invited to an Open J+ou*e at Till &j he T9m Ve*eMt?er fa & and 7&lOcim lo fa pm qU TaskpneJ Crnad r&m zhrifka* Celebration, tie will he *e(le*Hnf non perifkaMa freed ife** in frrent efr He *fore /ial weekend fret JifbibuHon h ho*e in need. famide* donaHnfr freed ibem* wid receive a 45.00 yfrk tedifritake redeemable ak Talk efr tte Temt Of THE Town You will find many groat gifts throughout the store and t . » hundreds of ornaments in our new lower level Christmas room. 311 Qay Strati Washington, Virginia •7S-1SS0

ftappafjannocfe j)etos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday JDL Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1997 — V* Editorials Don’t miss it! D on’t forget this Saturday, Dec. 6, is the Old Fashioned Christmas celebration in the Town of Washington. The celebration has been an annual tradition for many years and is always an exciting daylong event with many activities for all ages to enjoy. This year is certainly no exception. There are activities beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. For information on what and when check out the Page A1 story. Or better yet, check out the celebration itself on Saturday — no doubt you’ll be glad you did. Lend a hand We would be remiss if we didn’t recognize and commend George Pullen, his family and friends for the effort they are personally making to give those less fortunate a memorable Christmas. ~ The good will and caring for their fellow man which they are demonstrating is what this holiday is really about. . . We all know the feeling w^ get when we watch our ^children open a present they really love and delight in. It’s even more rewarding to give that gift to those you know can’t afford to give that feeling to their own families. If you can, help them in their effort to help others. Rappahannock Today Christmas display at The Church Mouse in Sperryville this past weekend. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN etter* to toe Editor A sure route to safety The purpose of this letter is to address the issue of safety on our secondary roads. We are responding to Bob Anderson’s quoted statement in an article last week in the Rappahannock News where he said “quietly”: “I don’t think I would ever get over it if some kid hit that tree after we determined that it was safe.” May we please point out that that dangerous lifethreatening tree has been standing beside the road for some 100 years and we find no records anywhere of anyone hitting it. It is a very large, white and gray sycamore, and you would have to be blind drunk or driving way over the speed limit to hit it. Now it is true that if the road were paved all the way through and the speeds were to increase dramatically on Route 621, someone might just hit that tree. But we residents of Route 621 are fighting for safety by fighting that the road not be changed. As it stands now the road is safe because it is a winding narrow gravel road, and because human beings use common sense when they drive on gravel. They don’t speed on gravel. They do speed when a road is paved and VDOT has information to back this. There is a greater danger if you pave than if you don’t pave. We would like to ask Mr. Anderson if he could get over it after the road is paved and the trees are all cut and some kid speeds on the road and spins out of control and dies or is injured anyway. Or may we ask how he has lived with his conscience over the last 14 years knowing that this life-threatening situation exists, without him doing anything about it. Every week we pick up beer cans and bottles along the ditches of Route 621, that have been thrown out of the car windows. We presume it is by kids drinking illegally 30 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 7, 1967 The Amissville Ruritan Club is sponsoring the annual home lighting contest this Christmas season. The contest will ^ encompass the area within a three mile • radius of Amissville and judging will be • dbne between Christmas Eve and Jan. 1. ; A first prize of $10 is awarded with $6 for second and $4 the third prize. The Parent-Teacher Association of Washington Elementary School will be ; held Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ! Skyline Ski Area at Washington, Va. is I scheduled to open the season on | Saturday, Dec. 16. The facility has been ! leased to the Washington, D.C. Ski Club ! by the Skyline Ski Corporation. The area will be open on weekends only. » ; The Madison Livestock Market, Inc. at • Madison Mills reports that its 1967 fall ! feeder calf sales exceeded in dollar volI ume that of the previous year. Records ; show sales totaled $618,662.48 for 4,505 head as compared to a total sales of : $529,012.80 in 1966. I Th© Amissville Homemakers’s Club held ; a buffet and Christmas party Monday • evening instead of the regular December I meeting with 27 attending. Holly and | pine corsages were given everyone and ; were made by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tferhune. Mrs. S.W. Riley was in charge of decorations which included candles, ! pipe and holly and a small lighted tree. ; Favors were at each place on the table j and were made by Mrs. Terhune, Mrs. ! Gilbert Lawrence and Mrs. Gary Perkins. The Amissville Club was named | the outstanding club of the county at a jreyent achievement night program. ** * •♦'a 25 Years Ago : 'J'hursday, Dec. 7, 1972 -The Rappahannock County Garden Club will offer old-fashioned Christmas wreaths made of freshly cut evergreens, beginning this weekend, Saturday, Dec.9 and Sunday, Dec. 10, and again on Dec. 16 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Quail Call Farms, 2.5 miles from U.S. 211 (on Route 642) Amissville. For homemakers who like to do some additional decorating with live greens, assortments of cut evergreens will also be available. Proceeds of the Christmas greens sale will go into the Garden Club Scholarship Fund. A short film depicting land use efforts and successes in Great Britain will be shown at the Dec. 8 meeting of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Inc. The film on the English experience, entitled “A Future for the Past,” offers insights into how England has attempted to preserve its historic landmarks and green spaces in the face of expanding population and development pressures. The problem of wise growth management, long familiar to Britons, is a new concern to many parts of America, including Rappahannock County. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 3,1987 Wakefield Country School’s cross-country team placed second in the Delaney Conference’s final meet of the year, losing by one point to the conference’s topranked Seaton School team. Wakefield team captain Dennis Shanta, a sophomore, received the first place overall trophy for his individual effort, and freshman Malcoljm McCurry took home the third place individual honors. Marilyn Clark Beck, dean of academic affairs at Lurleen B. Wallace State Junior College in Andalusia, Ala., has been named president of Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown, ANNUAL TRADITION: This photo from the Rappahannock News file photos is of the annual lighting of the town tree which will soon take place. The local Girl Scouts decorate the tree and plan and execute the event which is held in front of the courthouse.. VCCS Chancellor Jeff Hockaday announced in Richmond. Beck is secretary-treasurer of the Southern Association of Community and Junior Colleges and listed in World Who’s Who of Women. She will assume her duties as presidents at Lord Fairfax Community College on Jan. 4, 1988. along Route 621, since adults have more comfortable places to drink. Enforcing drinking and driving laws in the county would probably contribute to the safety of our secondary roads a lot more than paving them. Mr. Anderson used a trigger sentiment when he employed the word “safe.” We need to be serious when we employ these words and not throw them around for effect. On our small stretch of road alone, there live two people whose lives have been dramatically altered because of car accidents that they did not cause. If they had not been on roads where cars go 55 mph, neither of these accidents would have been so life threatening. The surest route to safety is slow driving. Can’t we be permitted to have one mile of secondary road where the natural winding and narrow nature of the road eliminates the threat of speeders? LINDEN AND HENRY VON EICHEL Route 621 Who exactly says so? I read with bemusement your page one story (Nov. 12 issue) about Congressman Frank Wolf. That first sentence really got my attention. “Citizens of the 10th District may not realize that Frank Wolf, their U.S. Congressman, is recognized as an international leader in human rights and religious freedom.” Why, no indeed, I had not realized this. But who, exactly, aside from your reporter Mary Beth Martin, says so? I read the entire story and unhappily I did not find anyone, aside from her, saying Mr. Wolf has such stature. Aren’t such com ments normally supposed to be attributed? The second sentence says . that the Congressman has made 31 trips to foreign count tries in the past 15 years. Aren’t those called junkets? Doesn’t the money for ‘ those trips come out of the public treasury and from special interests? If one figures conservatively that a trip to a foreign country (air fare, meals, hotels) will cost about $4,000, it looks to me as if Mr. Wolf has taken $124,000 worth of trips that were paid for by ) somebody else. Now there’s a humanitarian for you. But there’s more. Your story says: “His commitment to human rights extends to his family.” Gee, I bet he’s nice to his • dog, too. No doubt he is a decent man, after all the voters of this district keep sending him back to Congress. Without disputing a single assertion in your story about Mr. Wolf, I still have to wonder. Don’t these kinds of stories belong on your editorial page? Or is it advertising? * JOHN LAN6 Flint Hill Thanks to alj for support j • • I would like to express my J appreciation to all who havp expressed concern and sup- * port for me during my recent, fall near U.S. 211 Business and during my recovery from; the injury. ' I would especially like to • thank Bob Lane and James ' Freeman who stopped and J helped after several cars had* passed, to the Washington and Sperryville Rescue Squads who came to my support, and to Dr. Brooke Miller for his friendship and profes-; sional care. « JOHN MERANDO Washington Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor as a forum for discussion of local public affairs. •WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington Va 22747 •FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3338 To be considered for publication: * •Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. •Personal attacks will not be published. •Long letters from those with special authority on a current issue may be treated as a guest column (with your photo/requested). •If possible, type your letter double spaced using upper and lower case. •Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. 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Opinion Community responds to call to help accident victim I’d like to relate a story which had a very happy pending. A few months ago a • young man’s life was devastated by an accident. His •name is Roland Williams, ! otherwise known as “Buster.” ; A group of jus, aided by •area businesses, raised ! $1,545,27 to help Buster after ; his accident. I want to thank the businesses first of all. ! Their efforts should not go |un-announced. Thanks to: • Appetite Repair Shop, ! Baldwin’s U.S. 211 Quickie ; Mart, Baldwin’s Grocery in • Washington, Ben Venue ! Market, Blue Moon Cafe, ; Burke’s Flint Hill Store, C&W Auto, Country Cafe, ! Early’s Carpet, Hackley’s ; Store, Hillsdale Grocery, • Laurel Mills Store, , Lombardy’s Restaurant, ; Mayhugh’s Store, • Mountainside Market, U.S. ! 21 and Route 229 Q-Stop, • Settle’s Grocery and Garage , and Viewtown Store. ; It is wonderful to be living • in a county where people really care. They give to the less fortunate in a time of need. With God’s help, Buster has been given a second chance at life. I know of*h'is family and know some of his friends. I saw how they worried while Buster lay in the hospital for so long trying to recover. Buster has been given back to his family and son for a second chance. It is wonderful to live in a county where so many are willing and wanting to help. I witnessed first hand what the Williams family was going through. There is nothing in the world like your children if you’re a parent. After the accident there was nothing to do but wait. After the third day everyone was really pulling for Buster but still we didn’t know what to do for his family. Being there helps but it doesn’t pay the bills. I knew in my heart, and my family did too, that we had to do something for Buster. But what? Jars, we thought! We’ll put out jars and try to raise money to help his family deal with the crisis. So that is what we did. We had to do some running around to get enough jars and all but one were located in businesses in Rappahannock County. This tragic accident woke me up and showed me how wonderful people can be, how they reached into their pockets to help Buster. He and his family send many, many thanks to all who visited, sent cards or flowers, gave generously and showed so much support and kindness. I also want to give Bob Bracewell of Amissville a special thank you for his computer help in making copies for the fund drive jars. As I close, I thank that little boy who came into Lombardy’s and asked his mom what the jar said. His mom read it to him and he reached in his pocket, pulled out some change and said, “Here sir, please put this in that jar.” Last but not least, thanks to Kimberly Ellis for all that she has done. If I’ve left anyone out please don’t be offended because I couldn’t remember. This is more writing than I’ve done since last December! Thanks to each and everyone involved for a job well done. Anyone wishing to match their collection or just wanting information should contact Lombardy’s Restaurant at 937-3951 or the Williams family at 9374708. Here’s wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. GEORGE PULLEN Lombardy Restaurant Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EB©RN HELPING HAND: George Pullen presents a check to Charles.Williams. From left, Ann Wilson, Buster Williams, D.J. Williams, Cody Williams, Pullen and Charles Williams. • It s sure wonderful to know how many people really care I would like to begin by letting the citizens of Rappahannock county know how wonderful it was for me, George Pullen, to play the part of Santa’s helper last year. I’m also writing because it’s that time of year again and I’m hoping, just maybe, to have another wonderful year. We, a group of us from Lombardy’s Restaurant, began collecting food and donations of money and toys given by the citizens and businesses of the county. We also held our Christmas party in hopes of collecting more food and toys for the less fortunate in the county. With the help of the wonderful people from this county, I think it was a success. I do know one thing for certain, it gave me a better feeling than I’ve ever experienced. Sometimes we all get confused and forget the real meaning of Christmas. Whether from the fast moving pace of today’s society or just JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit SELECT YOUR OWN Apples: Red D; : C. Idr Delicious. Stayman Winesap. Rome & Granny Smith. Also: Cider, Honey. Jams. Jellies. Apple Butter Open Friday & Saturday Only! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your own containers Directions: From Culpeper ,-r! Ft: 522, Lett at Yancey Road, approximately 2 r-.ies From Spew'ie. 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Well, I knocked on the door and there was no response. At the second knock a lady came to the door. I said, “Merry Christmas Ma’am, I’m just helping Santa out.” A little boy ran out from behind her. He asked, “Are you Santa?” This caught me off guard. “No son,” I replied. “Santa is very busy, but he sent me so you won’t be left T tloliday Workshops At the State Arboretum! Nov. 15 - Dec. 14 Our instructors help you create your own wreath, centerpiece or other holiday decorations using natural materials! Children's classes too! Call 540-837-1758 Ext. 21 The State Arboretum is on Rt. 50 nine miles east of Winchester. out.” The young boy grabbed that bag of toys from me while my helper, Jerrell “Buck” Freeman, handed the lady the ham. “So many thanks!” the lady said as we walked away and she started to cry. The many families Buck and I helped made us feel warm inside. I’ll never forget that little boys eyes as he thanked “Santa” for not forgetting his family. Even he knew, believed, that Santa was busy too. I thank each and every person out there who helped. Without that help we couldn’t have gotten through last year. So, now it that time again. We are working hard again to collect toys, food boxes and even donations to purchase more hams and toys. I wish I could list all the places the Bankruit? Repossession? Bad Credit? S'oaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY * DOWN! * C redit Approval Center (Sound (.limuT Auto I in.imi' I\|H'rl>) New/1 sed (. ars-Trucks Vans l-80()-635-()730 C all Today All Applications Accepted Peace of Mind... ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Nursing Home Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Skilled Rehabilitation Service • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 (540) 364-1200 s donations will go but at this time I don’t have a complete list. 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Girls’ volleyball season begins By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School girls’ volleyball team is working hard getting ready for a busy schedule with its first game on Dec. 3 at Page County High School. On Dec. 4 the team will travel to Strasburg High School, on Dec. 6 to George Mason High School, on Dec’ 8 to Stonewall High School and on Dec. 11 the first home game will be played against Luray High School. Two players returning this year are seniors Katie Parator, No. 14, and Courtney Mauro, No. 13. New players are senior Lily Menze, No. 24; juniors Lauren Sharp, No. 21, Janice Wilson, No. 20, and Claire Schadler, No. 11; sophomores Alica Gentry Orfila, No. 25, Meghan Fairbrother, No. 10 and Sonya Wigington, No. 12. Last year’s team was the favorite of the district, especially with Sara Gentry, player of the year for the district team, said Coach Laura Conklin, 26. The team lost the district play-offs, she said because “they just had a bad day.” With the promise the new players are showing in hitting and covering, they will win the district this year, she predicted. This is Conklin’s fourth year*1 as coach and she was nominated last year by the district as “Coach of the Year.” What makes a good volley ball player? Strong legs make a good vertical jumper and strong shoulders make a better hitter, but the team with the best skills doesn’t always win, said Conklin. It takes a positive attitude with aggressive determination to attack and get the ball. The team’s motto is, “Whatever it takes, as long as it takes.” Conklin hopes the team will get good support from the community and people will come out to see the games. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/MARY BETH MARTIN READY TO PLAY: The Rappahannock County High School girls volleyball team: from left front, Courtney Mauro and Katie Parator; from left back, Janice Wilson, Lauren Sharp, Claire Schadler, Sonya Wigington, Alica Gentry Orfila, and Lily Menze. Not pictured! Meghan Fairbrother. The team has its first home game on Dec. 11. DEFENSIVE POSE: Volleyball team member, Claire Schadleir, No. 11, prepares to hit the ball during practice last week. VDOT to address road issues Have a question on the Six-Year Plan for secondary roads in the county? The next step on the turn lanes at Sperryville? Upcoming road improvements? Route 621? The bridge in Sperryville? The Virginia Department of Transportation’s district resident engineer, Robert Moore, will be at the Rappahannock County Library on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. to answer questions on county roads or how VDOT operates. The meeting is open to the public The Perfect Gift ...Anytime UMUKSTK/ “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge”. tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people I The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles I which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage NO DISH TO BUY • NO DISH TO BUY • NO DISH TO BUY You won’t have to shell out a lot lot. You don’t have to be fast Just act fast. With one low price for everything, and no dish to buy, it's the best deal in satellite TV. But it all ends October 31. If you don't want to miss out, don't put it off any longer. Call the number below now. Satellite TV Complete (after $50 installation rebatt'coupon) Including • Equipment installed - including the dish • Channel-packed PRIME Entertainment' - FREE first month • SHOWTIME movie channels - FREE first month • And the revolutionary new Prime Finder’ Remote — E v e ry thing you need is all part of the deal — For a Free Demonstration or to Order Call 1 -800-PRIMESTAR PRIMESfti' ^Assumes SX P MAtionut e ol IW9 and use ol ISP rebate coupon Prices may vary by regwn and ckstrbulot Otter ends October 311997 Party cat mo dtstrtutors only PRIMtSTAR is a reastered service mart PRIME Entertammeni is a service mark and PRIMEfNXR ,s a trademark ol PRIMtSTAR Partners! IP bhowtvne is a registered service mart ol Stowtvne Networks, a Viacom Comply

E911 system upgrades planned for county By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Wrjter County E911 coordinator . Richie Burke and members of 'the county’s E911 committee * are evaluating contractor pro• posals for software upgrades to the county’s emergency response system. The county also purchased nearly $7,500 worth of hardware. Software programs must be acquired before the new system can be installed. Considered state-of-the-art and custom-built five years ago, the present system is now bbsolete. Many applications packages have been designed specifically for E911 use. “So many things are now available that were not available five years ago,” said Burke. “New options include different types of maps, digital graphics files, photos of houses, etc. UNIX (the original operating system) has not kept up with graphics, and our old graphics cards will not run on the new hardware.” The committee met with system vendors in November to discuss and evaluate their products. So far, only one formal bid has been received. Two others are expected by the end of the year. As E911 coordinator, Burke also serves as liaison between the committee, the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office and the Rappahannock County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. Each of these organization’s specific needs must also be met by the new E911 system software. Once the committee evaluates the bids and comes up with its recommendations. Burke and the committee will brief the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. The board will then decide which vendor will be awarded the contract. The present system is being maintained by contractors Chris and DeeDee Salmon, who update the The Persimmon tree .* I just learned that the ; Genus — first name — of the ; Persimmon tree, Diospyros, translated from the Latin, means “food of the God.” Since ■ the term’s origin is Greek, the | God referred to is Zeus, the big * boss of them all. * In regards to a distinct ! taste — which is divine — I would agree. Some lesser God must have prepared the fruit for Zeus; getting the divine and ^distinct goodness out of a per- simmon is hard work. * Separating the sweet pulp ’of a persimmon from its flat ; seeds and outer covering is, in current jargon, “labor intensive” to a high degree. How well I remember my mother working through a “mess” of orangebrown, frost- nipped persimmons to get enough pulp to . make persimmon pudding; one ! of those desserts of late autumn that punctuated and defined my sprouting years in central North Carolina. In a deep dish, the pudding * came straight from the oven to ' the table. When a spoon broke ; into it. sweet smelling steam floated across the table. The pudding was served in bowls and topped with shipped cream; hot and cold were ! blended into perfection. This desert appeared infrequently, no more than twice between Halloween and Christmas.After the turn of the year, there. were no more persimmons because opossums and raccoons got to the sweet fruit for their own special occasions. - When later in life I became a cook myself, I tried to get the recipe of persimmon pudding from my mother. It was impossible. She was an instinctive fcnd natural cook who never followed a written recipe. There were no measuring cups for her. An amount of anything was lermed a “dab” and illustrated £y a cupped hand. What I All Things Wild And Beautiful John Trott learned of other pudding ingredients — brown sugar molasses and cornmeal — were the results of furtive observation. To silently watch the preparation of food was considered a serious waste of time. Besides, boys shouldn’t show an interest in cooking. Later, as men, they could “fix” snapping turtle soup or fry catfish. Now I know of many recipes for persimmon pudding. Persimmons have been discovered; they are in. Recently I read directions for making persimmon beer. That does not appeal to me. The final product sounds too far from the source; would the beer truly taste of persimmons? As November terminates itself, I become a dedicated watcher of persimmon trees. December days march toward Christmas with icy mornings followed by gray days. No, I prefer persimmons hanging on a bare tree. If that tree grows in the open, as it often does along Virginia’s country roads, it has a shape nearing perfection. From the main trunk, the branches grow out and up, followed by a graceful downward sweep that ends in delicate clusters of twigs. From theses twigs, if the tree is a female, hang the wrinkled globes of persimmon fruit. Diospyros virginiana is rarely a big tree, but it is a distinct one. Later, after raccoons and opossums have collected their harvest and the trees are no longer decorated with fruit the size of golf balls, I can call the name of the tree if the car is not moving too fast for me to see the textured trunk. The gray-to-almost-black bark is distinctive and like no other tree as far as I am concerned. Broken into deep, squarish segments it is referred to in some books as “...resembling an alligator’s skin.” I am not that familiar with alligators, so can’t comment on the rightness of the comparison. I do know the bark of a persimmon tree when I see it. It has been determined by those who study such things, that a flat persimmon seed — about the size of the nail on my little finger — that has gone through the digestive tract of a raccoon produces a more vigorous and healthy seedling than one that has not made that curious journey. Some sort of striations are made on the seed that produce a more vigorous plant. Raccoons, squirrels and opossums climb the persimmon tree to get at what botanists call a “berry.” In their gathering, they shake and knock down the wrinkled, organism fruits so that non-climbing mammals such as foxes, skunks and deer can get at them. Apparently they find persimmons just as delicious as I did my mother’s persimmon pudding. The wild turkey also feasts on persimmons though I suspect they get the most nourishment from the flat seeds in each “berry.” Celia Rutt of Purcellvile is a botanist of awesome talent. Saturday, she whispered to me that her dog loves persimmons. Our conversation in praise of the tree took place at a board meeting of the Virginia Native Plant Society. It was a whispered diversion in which I should probably not have been involved. Still, it is difficult for me to maintain self discipline when persimmons are involved. TODAY’S JACKPOT $8.5Million Chance of winning jackpot, 1 in 7.1 million. ^VIRGINIA LOTTERY www.valotttry.com database, edit maps, and coordinate with the U.S. Postal Service for address changes. The system uses a global positioning system to locate houses by latitude and longitude. It also generates an onscreen topographical map that shows terrain, ponds, rivers and streams. “For a county of this size, we’re way ahead (of many other communities),” Burke said. Systems using aerial photography to create detailed maps were too expensive five years ago, so Washington Volunteer Company Fire Chief Roger Roach and Assistant Chief Ann Spieker designed another map-generating computer program for fire and rescue volunteers that enlarges neighborhoods and provides additional information. Burke says that aerial pho tography technology is now being considered because, like other computer software, the cost has fallen dramatically. The county’s emergency response system consists of two distinct parts. Emergency telephone calls come into the sheriff’s office to a dispatcher on what is known as the Liberty console. This is the “enhanced” part of E911. The system automatically displays the caller’s phone number and physical address, even if the caller cannot communicate. The dispatcher can also quickly cross-reference to the family’s last name. The Liberty console and its database is maintained separately by GTE Sprint. The other part of the system is the one being upgraded. Its purpose is to provide information needed by law enforcement and fire and rescue per sonnel. It consists of two identical computer set-ups. One is used exclusively for editing and updating information so that the other can remain online at all times. With cooperating software, it can also be tied directly into the Liberty system. Much of the data in tl?e current system is stale and needs to be updated, explained Burke. After the computer system is selected and approved, the committee hopes to obtain information to update the system database. The committee is considering a door-to-ddbr survey and other alternatives to ensure accuracy of the data.. After the upgrade is coihpleted, however, property owners and tenants will need to keep the system editors informed of any changes. Exactly how that will be done has not yet been determined; Library Board says fond fair well By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock Library Board members expressed their regret over the imminent loss of Roberta Anderson, president from the board, at last month’s meeting. Anderson’s eight-year term expires this month and it was her last meeting with the board. Jim Gannon of Castleton will fill the spot vacated by Anderson. “The library is in good shape, we have a good director, a good board and it’s a good time for me to walk away,” Anderson said, addressing the board. “If at the end of a year the board should want me to come back I could do so then. I thank you all for your support and cooperation.” There was some comment about perhaps amending the bylaws to lengthen term limits. “I am in complete agreement with the bylaws,” Anderson said. “We need to have term limits. When I realized my term was about up I spent some time looking at the bylaws and at the makeup of the rest of the board to see how the term limit issue would affect it.” “Due to the length of the terms it will be rare that we bump up against this but it’s far better to have them than not have them,” she said. All members agreed her points were valid and that the board will remain with the set term limits. Library Director David Shaffer reported that the telephone problem had been fixed and that Sprint had provided the library with a more up-todate set of phones at no cost. Sprint only charged for the work to repair the line. The library will close the day after Christmas, Shaffer said, but will be open Jan. 2. Shaffer also reported that he has completed the revision of the Five Year Plan. The board expressed its appreciation for all the work he did. The library’s expenditures through October were $30, 594. 05, which represents a third of the fiscal year. County Administrator John McCarthy reported that-tlje shares from the Gordon Estate are now being held in "tne clerk’s office safe and they afe seeking a buyer from among the other share holders. .* The building and grounds committee reported that fh«y are working to try and get!t®e walkway fixed which has sunk to a degree. They estimate the repair will run about $1,600.; McCarthy reported thdt the cast aluminum letters fcjr the outside of the library wHl cost $1,057.50. They are- 10 inches high and have two coats of baked on paint. The cost covers the 25 letters needed which will be permanently installed above the entrance Go the library. J The board approved h motion to go forward on thie letters and the walkway work and finance the work with funds from building fund^, special funds and maintenance funds in that order. The next meeting of the board will be Jan. 22, 1998 at 10 a m. Give us a call... you’ll like what you hear » A ivV.0 - '•J w> Our new Customer Service Center has improved dramatically. Give us a call... you'll like what you hear. 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Rappahannock News Staff Photo/JAN LAV ALLEY COLLECTORS DELIGHT: These hand-painted Christmas balls are the creation of local artist Geneva Welch and may be found at the Gay St. Mercantile. Christmas From Page A1 for the Arts and the Community will have a Hospitality Tent set up behind the Clopton House to dispense treats — like minimince pies made by the Blue Ridge Bakery & Delicatessen -4- and information. Old fashioned games for kids, sponsored by the Rappahannock Historical Society, will be held on the lawn of the Historical Society building on Gay Street. I A poinsettia sale will be held by the Trinity Episcopal Church Garden Guild at the town hall on Gay Street. Holiday crafts made by the Rappahannock County 4-H Program will be for sale at the Extension office (above Talk of the Town) and open house will be held at all the shops. Local artist Geneva Welch has designed hand painted Christmas balls which have scenes from Washington such as The Inn, the courthouse, many local houses and even George Washington. They are for sale at the Gay St. Mercantile and sell for $25 to $33 each. She said the balls of the courthouse and George Washington seem to be the most popular. She hopes the balls will become collector’s items. “I wanted to do something special — just for Little Washington — and I’m having a hard time keeping them in the store,” she said. Talk of the Town, 311 Gay Street, will be spreading the Christmas spirit by collecting food for the needy. They’ll give you a $5 gift certificate if you bring in food. Some shops will be staying open until 8 p.m. Mary Ann Kuhn, one of the coordinators of the event, said, “It’ll be a great day for children — of all ages — with the carriages, carolers, sleigh and the dinner at the Washington fire hall, which they’re going all out for, winding it up.” The Montpelier singers perform at The Theatre on Gay Street from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. with a special concert entitled “Songs and Carols for the Holidays.” The dinner at the fire hall will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $15. Then cap off the day by attending the performance at The Theatre at 8 p.m. of Dixieland Jazz from the Joe Rinaldi Quintet. Reservations are recommended, call 6751253. The day-long event is sponsored by the Washington Business Council with individuals and groups helping. HOUDAYGIFTS FOR THE NEEDLEWORKER SCARVES,THROWS, VINTAGE PILLOWS, AND ORNAMENTS GIFT CERTIFICATES ^ KITS FOR KNITTING & NEEDLEPOINT Hunt C.ountm Yarns 1 WEST FEDERAL ST., MIDDLEBURG. VA 20117 540 687-5129 KNITTINC, NEEDLEPOINT AND SPINNING Remember, Everyone Cai Shop The Co-op! Evergreen t Trees Balled and Burlapped Choose a Living Christmas Tree to Enjoy This Season and For Years to Come! Iff Off All Christmas Evergreen Trees Expires 12/23/97 WARRENTON FARMERS CO-OP . 143 Washington Street Warrenton, VA Mon. - Fri. 7:30 - 5:30 Member Virginia Nurseryman's Association Sat 8:30 -1:00 ^0!£> (540) 347-7100 , J Remember, Everyone Can Shop The Co-op! Roads From Page A1 Then, as temperatures fall overnight, the entire road refreezes into a treacherous sheet of ice. Citizens opposed to paving and other road improvements express concern that truck traffic and speeding will increase as a result, making the roads more dangerous while sacrificing the rustic beauty of the county. Estes disagrees. In his opinion, “paving roads has a very minor impact on traffic loads and increased population.” He believes that truckers will use the shortest, most direct routes available, because time spent driving is money. Don Audette, a Sperryville resident who has done extensive research on the county’s roads, stated that some of the residents of Sperryville are considering petitioning VDOT to restrict and re-route truck traffic so that tractor- trailers no longer go through town. The VDOT planning process is time and dollar-driven. The timetable is built based on VDOT’s projected engineering workload, availability of money, and priorities established at the county level. At least once a year, Moore meets personally with each supervisor to discuss the Six Year Plan. He also meets with local citizen groups and individuals who have specific concerns or objections to proposed projects. Based on the information he receives from all sources, he and his staff prepare draft plan revisions. The draft plan goes before the supervisors next month. County Administrator John McCarthy said that he has never known VDOT to pursue a project that the supervisors opposed. Sometimes, however, the board votes to authorize a project despite strong public opposition. When this happens, the matter is referred to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for final decision. The CTB, which usually meets the third Thursday of each month, considers the position of the supervisors and comments from public hearings. The turn-lane and intersection improvements proposed for U.S. 522 and U.S. 211 in Sperryville are being considered for CTB action this month. Most of the road improvement projects scheduled for Piedmont District in the current Six Year Plan involve “reconstruction” and widening. Reconstruction requires widening the existing roadway, ditches and banks from about 10-15 feet to a standard 18 feet (nine feet on each side of the center of the road), plus five feet on each side for new shoulders and ditches. The road is then paved. McCarthy stated that “People who live where the road is being ‘improved’ often feel differently than people in the rest of the county. But they are not the only constituency that the board of supervisors has to consider. The universe of opinion is not expressed by who comes out for a public hearing.” Piedmont Projects The Piedmont District projects in the current plan are: (Numbers refer to priority established county-wide by the Board of Supervisors.) No. 1: Gid Brown Hollow Road from Route 623 to .5 miles south Route 623 (.5 miles in length). Reconstruction, paving, and widening of a gravel road that runs between a creek and, in some places, a stone fence. When the creek floods, it washes the road out. The gravel ends up in the creek bed, causing environmental impact on the creek and wildlife. There is no firm engineering plan. However, Moore stated that the road will have to be paved in order to permanently solve the flooding and washout problems. Widening and adding more gravel to the surface will not stabilize the roadbed. The project was ultimately delayed and given a lower priority number due to VDOTs not being able to obtain right-ofway and other more critical projects. The project has worked its way back up the priority list to No. 1 again. Some landowners have indicated a willingness to donate right-of-way property. No. 7: Keyser Run Road from Route 622 to .5 miles west ILS. 522 (.5 miles in length). Reconstruction, paving, and possible widening of a road that runs along a creek that floods. 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No. 8: Route 612 to .5 miles south Route 612 (.5 miles). Improve sight distance on blind curve. Very little preliminary work completed. Projected completion date late 1999, early 2000. No. 18a: Water Street bridge in Sperryville from .2 miles east U.S. 522 to .25 miles east U.S. 522 (.05 miles). Reconstruct approaches. No. 18b: Reconstruct Water Street bridge over Thornton River. Narrow wooden deck bridge with metal beams and marginal guardrails. Weightlimited. Engineering safety rating of 31.90 out of possible 100. If work is significantly delayed, bridge will eventually deteriorate to the point that it will have to be closed. Moore believes that a much wider bridge will be built if VDOT has to completely replace the bridge. Several distinct groups are in opposition to the project. Preliminary engineering work will begin as project moves higher up priority list. Projected start and completion date, mid-2001 to early 2002. No. 21: Gid Brown Hollow Road from Route 623 to 1 mile north Route 623 (1.01 miles). Reconstruct, pave, and widen road in same general area as No. 7. Flooding creek washes away roadbed and strands property owners. Paving required. Projected start date Fall 2001. Projected end date mid-2002. No. 23a: Old Hollow Road from 1.59 miles west Route 600 to 1.62 miles west Route 600 (.03 miles long). Reconstruct approaches to Route 612 bridge. Moderate funnel- shaped widening required to blend into existing road and provide working room for crews. No. 23b: Old Hollow Road bridge over Thornton River. This is a school bus route affected by flooding. When bridge is • impassable, the only other way! into/out of hollow is extremely' long. Bridge has engineering safety rating of60.40 out of possible 100 and continues to deteriorate. VDOT looking to completely rebuild with a precast; concrete deck and beams. Seethrough handrails will help keep rustic appearance. Projected start date for both projects Fall 2001-. Projected end date for both pro- • jects mid-2002. No. 26: Fletcher’s Mill Road; from .1 mile east Route 655 to2.2 miles west Route 620'. (approximately .05 miles); Reconstruct approaches to bridge on already-paved road. Flooding causes trash and fallen trees to build up around! bridge. This forces water over; the bridge. There have been" fatalities. No engineering plan. 1 VDOT will start assessments' within 12- 24 months. Project start and ending date 2003. Board From Page A1 the use it would not be in violation of the comprehensive plan. Jackson District Supervisor Ron Frazier said if someone wanted to put a chicken, hog or cattle farm there no one would have a problem with that since the land is zoned for agriculture and the supervisors wouldn’t have a thing to say about how much traffic it caused. Frazier said the real issue was use, not the road. He said it was an opportunity to control what happens on that piece of property especially since the church was willing to make concessions; “I believe if the road was wider we would still have the same opposition.” The other supervisors did, however, see the road issue as a problem and the application was denied based on the grounds put forth by the planning commission — the use for the road is not in accordance with county codes. The board passed the application by William F. Tapp and Betty L. O’Connor for a special exception permit to separate their family farm, located on South Poes Road in Amissville, into two parcels. The farm, now in three pieces will be made into a parcel of about 98 acres which will be O’Connor’s and the other about 125 which will' be Tapp’s. The board also declared a structure on the James E. Williams property, in Rappahannock Lakes, unsafe and gave Williams 30 days to make the building inaccessible to the satisfaction of the; building official. If after thattime the structure remainsunsafe the board will act. Other business from the board of supervisors will be included in an article in next , week’s addition of the; Rappahannock News. I \ INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS Sappahannock News Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. 540-675-3338 MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, December 6,1997 • 10:00 a.m. Tilletts Auction Barn, Ashburn, VA Directions: From Leesburg, take Rt. 7 East, 5 miles. Turn right onto Belmont Ridge Rd. Go 5 miles to Tilletts Auction Barn on left. Or, take Dulles Greenway to Belmont Ridge Rd. (Exit 4). Go South 1 mile to Tilletts Auction Barn on left. 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• Neighbors/B5 • Obituaries/B5 ”• Classifieds/B • Real Estate/B December 3, 1997 A passion for painting By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer “When you find your passion, you can find a way to do it,” said Tanya Richey, and she admits painting is an obsession for her. She delivered her $24,000 painting of Washington, Va. to a Maryland home last week. The four by six-foot painting went over an eight-foot mantle and fit right into the room with its 20-foot ceiling. A New York designer is hoping to have the home displayed in Architectural Digest Magazine. “It gives me a sense. of accomplishment, but being an artist is a tough way to make a living if there is no other income coming in,” said Richey. Her husband, Barney, was the breadwinner and always her personal cheerleader. When he died in August 1996 and she said she considered giving up her painting career and looking for a “real” job using her accounting background. Fortunately, she didn’t and her business experience helps her manage the financial side of her successful art career. She said she reads biographies to understand other people and she lives by the philosophy of Johann von Goethe whom she quotes, “Boldness has a genius of its own, so begin it.” People intellectualize too much by worrying “what if...” and they don’t do anything. Nothing will happen Unless they try, she said. Richey, 50, said she began painting at her home in Orlean when her daughter, April, entered kindergarten in the late 1970s. She said she realized she couldn’t do everything, so she gave up gardening and keeping chickens. She lived in Europe from 1981 to 1987 and became aware of art history, especially the French Impressionists Monet and Cezanne. Seeing the museums and taking classes affected her painting, inspiring her to paint with more vivid colors and awareness of form. Her paintings were well received in Europe and gave her the confidence to open a gallery in Washington and later in Sperryville. Richey recently sold her Orlean home of 21 years and moved into the apartment above her shop, Tanya Richey Studio, on Sept. 21. Five days later, 300 guests and 1,000 visitors stopped by for the opening. The next time she moves it will be with a suitcase, she joked. She likes being in town where she enjoys the company of the other shopkeepers and artists. It is a pleasant balance to the solitary, creative side of her life, she said. The studio has a warmth unusual in a gallery, with comfortable sofas and chairs one can lounge in while looking at her large painting of Old Rag with its luminous and iridescent sky. Cezanne had his Mt. Sainte-Victoire and I have my Old Rag, she said. And she paints many local landmarks. Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern displays a historical painting Richey did of the tavern inspired from old photographs. She added owner Fran Eldred’s cat and a stagecoach headed west to Missouri. A large painting of Sperryville is being delivered to Atlanta, Ga. and she has done a number of commissions including the label for Ibmatillo Salsa Verde. Her shop carries a variety of items ranging in price from $4.50 to several hundred dollars. Tbtebags and aprons will be for sale on Dec. 5 for the Old Fashioned Christmas in Washington. In January Richey is going to begin teaching a weekly class in watercolor. She described painting as 90 percent observation and 10 percent execution. The class is intended to help participants learn their own styles. Anyone wanting to enroll should call her at 675-1113 to help schedule the time. The class will cost $75 and will run for six weeks. A six-week class in acrylic and oil will begin in February. The Tanya Richey Studio is open Thursday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/OARL EBORN THE ARTIST: Tanya Richey with one of her Town of Washington landscape paintings. PASTORAL SCENE: Richey is well known for her landscapes. DOWNTOWN: The Richey Studio, which is located on Main Street in Washington. . ■_ opened in September, Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN UNIQUE POTTERY: The Middle Street Gallery is holding The Red Nose Sale, an incredibly large and diverse show, this month featuring pottery and many other works of art for sale. Middle Street extravaganza on now By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock New Staff Writer The Red Nose Sale is an incredibly large and diverse show at the Middle Street Gallery that has drawn not only the regular artists, but also a number of new exhibitors, many who are county residents. June Jordan, curator of the show, said it was a difficult show to hang, not just because of the volume, but because of the variety. The show has jewelry, prints, paintings, sculpture, note cards, books, pottery and furniture. Sales are brisk, but many beautiful items are still available. “Early morning,” an oil painting about 18 by 24 inches by Chris Stevens may catch your eye on entering, but it is worth a second look. “It is just plain good art,” said artist Sandra Burton who was working at the Gallery on Sunday. The rich colors, strong light and illusion of depth give it an unusual strength and warmth. The $700 price may be too much for some, so he also has less expensive smaller landscapes, an intriguing shadow box and still lifes. Included in the show are unique pottery pieces by Jeanne Drevas and Noriko Hoge; handpainted tiles by Anne Richards; metal jewelry by Ellen Fairchild-Flugel; hand-blown glass vases and fish sculptures by Jensen Kvames; puppets from another dimension by Don Becker;and a snake table by B.J. Harlan. Also available at the show are wooden vases, sculptures, Christmas ornaments and a copper fountain by Sandra Burton; stained-glass mirrors by Arlene Baker; handmade paper books, collages and jewelry by Eunice Winger; comical people pots by Dotty Hassfeld; handmade paper notecards by Nina Moore; and bronzes by Program on public services planned By Diana Bird Rappahannock News Contributing Writer In a continuing effort to keep our citizens informed of the public works of our community, the Library Program Committee has asked Jeanie McNear and Gary Rafala to speak on Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. at the library. McNear is the volunteer coordinator for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Rappahannock County and Rafala is the clinic director of the Rappahannock Family Guidance Services, operating under the RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board. They will address “The Retired Senior Volunteer Still life demo/workshop set Ned Bittinger, award winning painter, instructor and book illustrator, will conduct a still life painting demonstration on Friday evening Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The demonstration will be held at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio located in Slate Mills. The demonstration is being held in coryunction with a twoday still life painting workshop. However, those wishing i to attend only the demo may do bo. Bittinger has been a profes sional artist for over 22 years specializing in painting the still life and portrait. He taught pastel painting at The Art League School and currently teaches figure drawing at Shimmering Meadows. In addition, he has illustrated three children’s books: The Matzah that Papa Brought Home, The Blue and The Gray and A Rocking Horse Christmas. Cost for the still life demo is $30. For further information contact Carol Vogel, director, at 547-4817. Program” and “What Is Counseling and How Tb Choose an Effective Counselor.” McNear, who has been the volunteer coordinator since 1984, has lived in the county since 1970 except for a few years in Fauquier County. In addition to her professional work she has volunteered here in placing and hosting foreign students through the Youth FW Understanding International Exchange. A recent Rappahannock News article discussed her becoming Virginia representative for Equitour Worldwide Riding Holidays. A committed horsewoman, she fox hunts with the Old Dominion Hounds. The many people who cooperate in the RSVP program McNear heads will learn from her how they fit into a group of more than 50 individuals providing the services that make life possible when both expected and unexpected problems arise in our rural setting. , Rafala is a licensed counselor in the state and has been a therapist for 14 years. He received his masters degree in counseling in 1984 from the University of Hartford and a post masters educational specialist degree from James Madison University. On Jan. 1 he will have worked in the county for 10 years. Rafala’s wife, Cynthia, is a counselor in private practice. They have two small sons and live south of Boston in Culpeper County. He is an avid back-packer who takes his boys car camping now that they are 2- and 4-years-old, but they will soon be scampering up Old Rag with him. The functions of the guidance center are extensive and designed to help everyone who needs mental health counseling and mental retardation and substance abuse services. Rafala can inform the audience on the extent to which his profession functions are needed in Rappahannock. The audience will be able to question and discuss with the speakers concerns about both volunteering and using the services administered by McNear and Rafala. Mary Brownstein (who also has a cement “Woman and Dog” on display outside). Monotypes (one-of-a-kind prints made from a handdrawn plate and printed only once) by Tucker Hill, of Madison County landscapes, are avialable. They were recognized as artist Steven Kenny’s pick of the show. More in the similar medias are photographs by Tess Jamieson; hand-colored photographs by Steven Eastham; colored negatives by Pat Bress; and a blueprint of “Empty Money” by John Kirchner. There are many excellent paintings including Jill Fetterman’s bird series; Jerry Couter’s “Dancer” in gouache and pencil; Jeffrey Bussells’ “Mountain Road” in oil; Steven Kenny’s still lifes; Barbara Sherwood’s pastel landscape; Kitty Dodd’s frog; Xavier Grijalva’s colorful acrylic painting; Rebecca Humphey’s handmade paper relief; Mary Allen’s watercolors; and June Jordan’s pastel. The show has something for everyone. It runs until Dec. 28 with the opening reception on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. JL _ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN DECORATING CREW: Members of Girl Scout Troop 2021 with some of the decorations for the Giving Tree now at the library. From left, Jessica Estes, Kim Hogan, Missy Rowe, Ginger Dennis, Victoria Hudson, Latoya Porter and Bobbie Jo Brown. The Giving Tree is waiting Every year for the past 10 years the Rappahannock Library has hosted the Social Services Giving Tree. The tree provides an opportunity for the community to give Christmas gifts to needy children. This year there are 25 children who are identified only by age, sex and number. “Some years there are as many as 50 children, but things must be looking up for people since there are only 25 this year,” said Sarah Brown of Social Services. She began the program when she noticed that Warren County had several programs and there was none in Rappahannock County. Social Services provides the information to the library and Brown’s Girl Scout Troop decorates a tree donated each year by Baumgardner’s Christmas Tree Farm. People who visit the library can choose a child from the tree. The stocking cut-out decorations hanging on the tree have the information listed above. There is no monetary limit either high or low for a gift or gifts. Brown said she chooses a child each year and buys a toy and an outfit which she leaves the tags on for exchange or return.

Church h Activities Prayer breakfast scheduled The Baptist General Convention Division of Women Area L has scheduled a prayer breakfast on Dec. 6 at Holiday Inn at 9 a.m. Alfreda Dean of Happy Creek will be the guest speaker. Donation for the breakfast is $10. For additional information call Jennifer Gray at 937-6022 or Rachael Aylor at 987-8739. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Christmas program set The Massanova Pentecostal Church will present a Christmas program, “The Miracle of Christmas” on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. All are invited. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 7 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. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange. Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a m. Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m, 7:30 p.m. Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Sat. or by appt. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: - Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Christmas service planned A special Christmas service will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church near Washington on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Mark Rogers from Fairbanks, Alaska will be singing and preaching. A nursery will be provided and GkJJBrown Pastor John Burke extends ah invitation to all. Sunday: Wednesday: Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Choir Practice and Prayer 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayerll 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. ECW Meeting 1:30 p.m. Life of Parish Dinner, Program 6:15-8 p.m. 1 hornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Lecture planned at Trinity Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington will present an illustrated lecture with historian/traveler Paul Henze on the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. The public is invited to attend, nursery provided. Mr. Henze, who owns Rock Mills Farm, has been a part-time resident of Rappahannock for the past 30 years. He is a retired foreign service officer who served in the American Embassy in Addis Ababa at the end of Haile Sellasie’s reign. He published a book of his family’s travels in this ancient country, Ethiopian Journeys, in 1977. He has continued to travel frequently there. Since the fall of the communist regime in 1991, he and his wife have spent several weeks each winter exploring ancient churches and monasteries in the northern part of Ethiopia. Mr. Henze will show some of the highlights of this remarkable, littleknown ancient culture that is still flourishing. For further information, please contact the Trinity Church office at 675-3716 or Elizabeth Johns at 987-9040. Amissville residents enjoy guests Frank and Anne McWhirt spent a lovely Thanksgiving Day with their son, Walter, daughter-in-law, Pam, and grandson, Matthew, as well as their daughter, Mary, son-inlaw, Michael, and granddaughter, Katelyn Murphy. They were joined by other relatives and friends for a delicious dinner. Happy birthday wishes are extended to Frank McWhirt who will celebrate his 85th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 6! This is a busy time of year for the McWhirts who have a “choose and cut” Christmas tree farm at Chestnut Hills on Seven Ponds Road. They are out and about showing customers their white or scotch pines and Norway spruce so I am sure Frank won’t be kicking back and taking it easy for his birthday. The Literacy Volunteers of By GLENDA GUM Rappahannock County provides free tutoring in improving reading and math skills and preparing for the GED exam for persons 18 years old or older. Register at the Literacy Office located in the lower level of the Rappahannock County library on Monday at 7 p.m. Weekly sessions are on Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 675-3419. Congratulations to Courtney Mauro who made RCHS Student of the Week. Courtney is a wonderful role model for young people to look up to and a mother’s dream. We wish her continued success in her Christian life, her studies, and her career! The Amissville Ruritans would like to thank everyone who supported their annual fruit sale and made it a success. The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters still have raffles tickets available for $20. First place prize is $1,000; second place prize is $750; third place prize is $250. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Tickets may be purchased at any Rappahannock County High School home game or from a booster member. Betty and Denzil Canfield of Madison and Evelyn Gum of Manassas were the dinner guests of Randy, Glenda and Kady Gum for Thanksgiving. Our parents were able to catch up on the latest news while we put the finishing touches <Jn the meal. It was a wonderful, relaxing holiday and for that I am thankful. Even though we normally start decorating for Christmas after Thanksgiving, I was still surprised to see trees strapped to the roofs of cars for the ride home over the weekend. We are fortunate our Amissville area has several Christmas tree farms which offer a variety df trees, wreaths, holly, etc. and wfe don’t have to commute to shop!. Let me hear about your Thanksgiving feast! News should be submitted by noon on Sundays in the box in fronlt of Hackley’s Store. Just ah early reminder that news for the week of Dec. 22 will bfe picked up on Thursday, Dec. 18, and submitted on Friday, Dec. 19. Richards celebrate golden anniversary Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Peyton at Clover Acres were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Peyton and daughter Kamry of Madison. Saturday afternoon the elder Peytons accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville matored to Luray to attend the Golden Anniversary party for their pastor Elder and Mrs. Wayne Richards, the party being held at Trinity Church near their home. Elder Richards soon will be completing 32 years as pastor of Black Oak Regular' Baptist Church and others of his church attending the party were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp, Mrs. Daisy Lucas, Owen Cubbage, Mrs. Ada Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson and Marc and Mrs. Julia Sisk. Miss Amanda Sims spent the Thanksgiving holiday with her grandmother Mrs. Hazel Hawkins. Thanksgiving Day Mr. and By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons, Michael and Christopher were guests of Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper and were joined for the day by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mrs. Linda Weakley and Gary Meadows of Standardsville, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Swindler of Culpeper and Billy Meade. Congratulations to Cameron A. Yates grandson of C.F. Yates who was recently presented the Congressional Bronze Award by Tom Bliley U.S. Representative from Virginia. Cameron is a student at Wakefield School and achieved goals in four areas to earn the award. Condolences go out to the family of Mr. Leroy Sisk who passed away last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Timbers of Etlan were dinner guests on Thanksgiving Day of Mrs. Darlene Updike and sons. The Castleton Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring shooting matches each Friday at 7p.m. Mrs. Ray Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were shoppers in Fredericksburg on Friday. Quite a number of deer have been checked in at the Boston General Store according to Mrs. Alexander. Our community will certainly miss the Gottliebs, as they have purchased property Breakfast, lunch menus RCES Monday, Dec. 8: Breakfast: hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 9: scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Dec. 10: sausage biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Dec. 11: hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Doc. 12: hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Dec. 8: Lunch: jingle bells hot dog, Christmas cake, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and baked beans. Tuesday, Dec. §: chef boy ar dee ravioli, hot biscuit, pop tart, buttered limas, steamed corn and spicy applesauce. Wednesday, Dec. 10: caroling fish filet, corn bread/butter, scalloped potatoes, collard greens and buttered peas. Thursday, Dec. 11: chicken noodle soup with crackers, grilled cheese sandwhich, vegetable sticks and mixed fruit. Friday, Dec. 12: naughty or nice lasagne, garlic bread, fresh veggies/dip, buttered peas and fresh orange. RCHS Monday, Dec. 8: chef boy ar dee ravioli, vegetable sticks, sliced peaches, hot biscuit and in Washington and will he leaving Blackwater Homesteads. Sympathy is extended to the family of Myrtle Fincham Correll who passed away Wednesday at Mafy Washington Hospital-. She was a former native of Boston, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Fincham. Miss Christy Grigsby of Export, Pa. spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs Buddy Grigsby and sons. Belated birthday wishes are extended to Glenn Thailp who celebrated on Monday and upcoming wishes are slated for Miss Margie Williams whose day is Saturday, the sixth and Mrs. Dee Williafns adds another year on Sunday. The old Butler House on Rt. 650 is undergoing renovations and is really looking good thanks to the new owners. , cookie or grilled ham and cheese or tuna salad on bunl Tuesday, Dec. 9: chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, onion rings, fruit or chili dbg on bun or hamburger on buh. Wednesday, Dec. 10: golden fried chicken, mashed potatoes, garden fresh peas arid hot biscuit or steak nuggejts /roll or fish square on bun. Thursday, Dec. 11: cheeseburger on bun, french fries and cherry cobbler/cool whip or burrito/salsa or turkey sub Friday, Dec. 12: beef barbecue on bun, potato rounds, cole slaw and hot cinnamon bun or sausage pizza, potato rounds and fruit. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” Rts. 211 & 522 SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 An impending birth...hem thrilling...always a bust time of anticipation and preparation. V hubs sho«cr. a nursen to reads. announcements to choose... 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Flint Hill residents entertain Thanksgiving guests of David and Renee Calisto and Nikki were Tommy Hensley, Brenda Hensley, Grady and Doris Vest, Ethel Nicholson, Mark and Crystal Werner, Josh and Jared. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Linnie Cummings and Betty Klise spent Wednesday and Thursday of the Thanksgiving holiday with Betty’s daughter, Gale Gencarelli and family at Orange. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Mrs. Odie Herndon and family an Manassas. Joan Spence of Richmond, Sarah Spence of Staunton, Dennis and Betty Groves, Eric and Jennifer of Front Royal spent Thanksgiving with their parents Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. Mr.a and Mrs. Dan Hickerson and Jenny of Amissville were Saturday evening guest of Mary Hickerson. Mabel Lillard and Clyde .Lillard were guests on Thursday of Mary Hickerson. Jim Curtis of Linden spent Thanksgiving Day with his parents, Jack and Mary Curtis. We would like to wish all those on the sick list a speedy recovery. Leslie and Meredith Vest of New Jersey spent Monday to Saturday as a guest of Nikki Calisto. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 11:45 a.m. Thanksgiving dinner guests of Alice Pullen were Greg and Cindy Sanders, Nathan and Jonathan, Charlie and Alice Virginia Butler, Todd and Daniel Butler, Dougie and Athena Bywaters, Matthew, Angie and Joshua, David and Terry Bywaters and Jennifer and Mary Frances Bywaters. ■j Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard had as their guests for [Thanksgiving dinner Edith , Graves, Mark and Diane Graves, Wayne Graves, Amity Graves, Leon Lillard, Allison and Amy Lillard and Thomas Williams. ■- Alice Pullen visited Arnold «tnd Ethel Whitmer in Front Royal on Sunday. Arnold has Recently returned home from the hospital. !• Barry Hudson and itoxanne Campbell and Larry jQlark of Front Royal were ^Sunday visitors of Bunny and prances Hudson and Kathy. «•* Visiting Christine Vest ^during the Thanksgiving holijday were Curtis Vest, Leigh Gomez, Emily and Michael, Johnny Vest and Michael Vest, -all of Virginia Beach and Sjleredith and Leslie Vest of 3&ew Jersey. •December *' • ■according to ithe almanac *; For December, 1997 we "foresee temperatures that will •be below average but with • Average precipitation. • • Weather Watch: fair, cool ^period (2-4), expect rain or <$now (5,6), then fair, rathet , cold temps (7-10). More snow f>r rain (11-13) and fair, cold •(14-18). Snow is in the offing *(19-21), with fair, cold (22,23); | spell (27-28). Snow showers ;with cold temps (29,30), with •the month and year winding lap fair, windy, cold (31). • I Full Moon: Often referred I to as the Cold Moon, others l^all it the Before Yule Moon or l.even the long Night Moon. At • any rate, it will occur on the Hj3th at 9:37 p.m. E.S.T. !'• Special notes: Remember ; Pearl Harbor on the 7th. • Welcome Winter on the 21st at 8:07 p.m. E.S.T. 4-H holiday workshop Photo courtesy of HAZEL ZINN-DAY CRAFTS: The Rappahannock County 4-Her’s will have a children’s holiday craft room open on Saturday,.Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rappahannock Extension Office on Gay Street. For a small fee children can make a holiday craft to take home or purchase some already made. This is the yearly fund raiser for the 4-Her’s. These 4-Her’s worked to prepare items for children to make this Saturday. Pictured from left to right Amber Welch, Nathan Welch, Jeremy Miller and Ericka Miller. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these activities, call 675-3619 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, prior to the event. Members enjoy demonstration By HELEN PLATT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock County Garden Club turned to two of its members for the November program. The subject was Floral Designs and members Jo-An Getsinger and Celine Siira demonstrated various styles of arranging floral materials. Mrs. Getsinger discussed the principles of Oriental design as practiced by students of different schools of Ikebana. Mrs. Siira presented several arrangements ranging from mass design to very sparse, modem linear design. During the business meeting President Betty Wood asked every member to sign up for the Christmas Greens workshop which will begin Dec. 8. This is the club’s only money raising project and each member is expected to give two days of help in making wreaths and other Christmas decorations. Several club members displayed artistic arrangements with blue ribbons going to Mary Priest and Helen Platt. In the norticulture exhibits blue ribbons were awarded to Ruth Baumgardener, Frances Russell, and Carolyn Emerick. Hostesses for the meeting were Maggie Bracewell, Mary Priest, and Edna Metzinger. ^ (3ive~ylie(3>ft G"T~3at j<Ceeps On 3 ivi ng! <*■ ,1 Give a subscription of the Rappahannock News as a gift that informs and entertains every week with news, church, classified, real estate and informative feature articles. It’s a thoughtful gift that will remind them of you - ^ every time they sit down to read it! ^ Buy one subscription or renew a current subscription at ' full price, and get the second for half price... and we’ll mail a gift card with your subscriptions if you wish. - For more information and rates, caU (540) 675-3338 No subscription accepted for more than 1 year. Offer expires December 31,1997 Upcoming Events Christmas bazaar planned The Child Care and Learning Center will be having its annual bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. There will be 17 different crafters selling their wares, a huge bake sale, a children’s shopping room where everything is $1, a lunch room, pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a silent auction, and a raffle for a quilt and dinner for two at The Inn. Santa in Viewtown Santa Claus will be visiting Viewtown General Store Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Amissville Fire Department will be bringing him! Come visit with Santa and enjoy cookies and punch with your friends. For more information call 937-3249. Benefit banquet planned The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Christmas Banquet for the community on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 6-9 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. The menu include appetizers, salad, soup, comish game hen, green beans, glazed carrots, rolls, dessert, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children. Save $1 each ticket by calling 675-3615 for advance tickets. Poinsettia sale underway Beautiful, florist quality poinsettias are for sale to benefit the new garden at Trinity Church. Red, pink, or white, two, three and four branches. Prices range from $15 to $40. Order early for the best selection by calling the Trinity Church office at 675-3716. Pick-up and payment at the Town Hall on Friday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Video to be shown A stimulating and provocative video called “Blacks and Jews” will be presented by the Havura Katuna at the Rappahannock Library on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. This story is one of predjudice and the fight against it. A lot of plain honest feelings of both blacks and Jews are expressed, such as when a black Chicago neighborhood is bought out by real estate speculators, leaving blacks out on the street. Hollywood’s Stephen Spielberg and Richard Pryor are also featured in this documentary. Citrus fruit pickup set Those individuals ordering citrus fruit from the Rappahannock Band Boosters should note that pickup is scheduled for Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 from 2 to 4:45 p.m. and on Dec. 13 from 7 to 11:45 a.m. at the Rappahannock Farmers Coop. Free health screenings set The Rappahannock County Health Department will be offering free cholesterol screening sponsored by Fauquier Hospital, free blood pressure screening and free glucose screening on Friday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. There will also be additional health tips offered at the same time. 4-H Clubs to meet The new 4-H Computer Club will meet Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 7 p.m. This 4-H Club is geared toward children 11 years and older. The 4-H Small Animal Club will meet on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Extension Office at 2 p.m. for an informative meeting on finding injured wildlife presented by wildlife rehabilitator Amo Merritt. For more information, please call the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 6753619. If you are a person with the disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these activities, call 675-3619 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, two weeks prior to the event. Dance at Amissville Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is scheduling a dance for Dec. 20 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proper dress is required. For additional information call 937-5282. Wakefield open house Wakefield School in The Plains will host an admissions open house on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. The public, and especially prospective students and their parents, are invited. Admissions testing for rising 5th- 12th graders will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Call Wakefield at 253-5393 to reserve a space. Wakefield is located 1/2 mile north of 1-66, Exit 31 (The Plains/Old Tavern), at 4439 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, Va. Wakefield is an independent day school offering a prekindergarten through 12th grade curriculum for 290 boys and girls. Concert at RCHS The Rappahannock High School and Elementary School Bands will be having their annual concert at the high school on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Survey to be conducted The Rappahannock Health Department in conjunction with the American Cancer Society and the Rappahannock Medical Center is conducting a survey of women interest in a mobile mammogram screening. For a copy of the survey or for more information call 675-3516. IRIS Centre activities “Get Into the Spirit!” at the IRIS Centre & Studio in Washington, Women’s Drumming Circle, Friday, Dec. 12, 7-10 p.m., $10; Women’s Spirituality Support Group: Celebrate the Sacred Feminine! will meet monthly for six months beginning January, 1998 through June 1998. Women at any stage of the spiritual path are welcome to explore exciting transformational and creative tools to assist them on their journeys and more. For more information, call Denise Horton, Ph.D., 675-3003. Town Christmas celebration set Celebrate an “Old-Fashioned Christmas” on Dec. 6 in the tbwn of Washington, where there will be carolers strolling the village streets, horse drawn carriages, open house at shops and galleries and a special Santa giving treats to children from the porch of the Clopton House on Main Street. The Rappahannock Historical Society will sponsor oldfashioned games for children. There will be a special Christmas performance by the Montpelier Singers at The Theatre from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Christmas dinner at the fire hall. Ragged Mountain activities The Ragged Mountain Resource Center located at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville has the following activities scheduled: On Dec. 13 final second Saturday series hike for 1997, meet at Mountainside Market, followed by final Full Moon hike for 1997 of Old Rag Mountain for those still able...For information on these activities call 987-3366.

* * 4 * Obituaries Myrtle Correll Born in county Myrtle Virginia Correll, 64, of Fredericksburg, died on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born on Feb. 17, 1933 in Rappahannock County to the late George Bernard Fincham and Lacy Lee Fincham. A cafeteria employee for Fredericksburg and Stafford County Schools, Mrs. Correll was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and of the Dorcas Class there. She is survived by her husband Robert J. Correll of Fredericksburg; a son Harry L. Jenkins of Madison; a brother George Lee Fincham of Spotsylvania; a sister Eunice Weakley of Culpeper as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Otis Fincham. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 1 at Friendship Baptist Church, with the Rev. Larry Stanley, Steve Fain and Charles Leonard officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Andrew Johnson, Pratt Sullivan, Broaddus Jefferson, Josh Troutman, Charles Cooper and Monroe Brooks. Mullins (and Thompson, Fredericksburg Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Dennis Corbin Retired farmer Dennis Corbin, 94, of Flint CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs-Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Hill, died Monday, Dec. 1 in the Mountain View Nursing Home in Madison. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde R. Woodard and Rev. John Burke. Burial will ‘follow in the Corbin family cemetery. Mr. Corbin was born Aug. 1, 1903 in Madison County, son of James L. Corbin and Mary E. Nicholson Corbin. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife Monie Dove Corbin of Madison; two daughters Myrtle Frances Corbin and Virgie Aqn Wince, both of Flint Hill; a son Dennis Levi Corbin of Charlottesville; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 23 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Junior Levi Corbin, Raymond Dennis Corbin, Darren Corbin, Edward A. Wince and David Frazier. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, Va. Dollie Fincham Culpeper resident Dollie Jenkins Fincham. 78, of Culpeper died on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Culpeper Health Care Center. Rappahannock News Business & Service Directory Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space (540)675-3338 Next Deadline December 23 AUTO U.S. 211 AUTO BODY SHOP Specializing in Auto Body Repair, Paints Auto Detailing & Cleaning Quality Work Reasonable Prices (540) 987-8338 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Electrical EXCAVATING Excavating Roads • Drain Fields Ponds * Basements Riding Kings« Clearing Quality work and satisfied customers art ourkl priority M.uirv Sutpliin (540)675-3429 374 Ben Venue R»1 Him Hi, VA 22627 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Privacy Poncing Available Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 54M75-3943 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547*3452 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 sKSsd & bumh^> Service Truc* Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN PLUMBING ELECTRICAL rnjjaro Pumps & Walerhealers In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL i PLUMBING Clus.'> .1 Certififil ('nmiilrlr /./nr Hiller Sufi ('umlitiunrrs /nr tMinutlcs on .Veir Uiirfc' 544M»75-;t24» PAINTING FAUX FINISHES Muruls C'f DECORATIVE PAIN riNG 1 inj.i tK'im.itrj 540-9N7-! 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For more info, call 1-800-641-9999 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection m VA Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone 4 Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804)971-6777 WEDDING STATIONERY / Invitations > [Announcements, MeddUntf, a>tuLcm&u». (540) 575.3338 Nrud 338 She was born in Rappahannock County on July 20, 1919. Her parents were the late Cooper Jenkins and Bessie Hampton Jenkins. Her husband was the late Aubrey Fincham. Survivors include one son James F. Fincham of Brightwood; two brothers John W. Jenkins and George Jenkins, both of Culpeper; five sisters Virginia Winn, Florine Hitt, Anna Covington, all of Culpeper, Peggy Wayland of Fredericksburg and Mary Frances Hash of Boston; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son John Marshall Fincham. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at CloreGeest Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper by Pastor William Smith. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick}7 Myers, Steve Knighting, Ray Weakley, Henry Weakley, Howard Fincham and John W. Jenkins Jr. Viewtown holiday notes Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of the Acrev Dodsons were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reid, Ms. Melissa Zirn, Mr. Billy Dodson, Ms. Rachel Grigsby, Devin Ketchum and Tanya Dodson, all of Remington, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Frazier and family and Mrs. Becky Frazier of Eggbornsville, Ms. Lisa Corbin and Brittany Reid of Rixeyville, Charles Dodson Jr. and Susan Weaver. By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Dodson and Mr. James Dodson visited Ms. Carolyn Dodson and friend Trish in Manassas on Thanksgiving Day. Get well wishes goes out to Mrs. Floyd Kilby who was in an accident on Friday and to Mr. Elmer Cook who is a patient at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. ^M/oxch by Randy Minter HOLIDAY REMEMBRANCES The approaching holidays give rise to thoughts of reuniting with friends and family. Thus, it can be a difficult period when death has taken from us someone whose absence is conspicuous amid feelings of holiday togetherness. Those who must endure the emotions swirling around the loss of a loved one during the holidays are encouraged to resist the understandable urge to withdraw from the holiday spirit. Instead, they might want to seize upon it to come together with others who are feeling the loss, and to join with them in loving remembrances of the departed. Doing so may well help allay their sadness and might even evoke a nearly palpable presence of the departed. Holidays can be especially hard for those who have recently lost a loved one. It is especially important, therefore, that you be kind to yourself, allow yourself to surround yourself with those whom you love and who love you, and not set expectations for how you’ll feel. At the MOSER FUNEkAL HOME, prearrangements offer security and comfort to those who like to be sure their loved ones are protected financially when they pass away. We are here 24 hours a day at 347-3431 (233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton). We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "Recollection is the only paradise from which we cannot be turned out. ” - Jean Paul Richter Amanda Brown celebrates 17 th Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and daughters Bobbie Jo and Lucy entertained with a 17th birthday party for their daughter and sister Amanda on Sunday evening. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and Robbie of Front Royal, Mrs. Kim Vest, Victoria Hudson and Nikkie Calisto of Flint Hill, Brant Marlett of Amissville and Mrs. Ruth Clark. Amanda’s birthday is really on Monday Dec. 8th however, she and Lucy are going to New York Dec. 4th until Dec. 7th so the family gave her an early birthday party. Captain and Mrs. D.C. Welling and family of Fairfax Station and Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family of Leesburg were Wednesday night and Thursday guests of Mrs. Jean B. Moffett. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moffett and Melanie of Warrenton joined the family on Thanksgiving Day for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz motored to Centreville on Monday and took their grandsons Eric and Jason Sengstack to the Community Concert at Manassas High School. Happy birthday to Carol Marangoni of Aaron Mountain Road on Thursday Dec. 4th. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 were George Bennette and Wayne Bennette of Front Royal , Mrs. Mabel Burke, Richie Burke and daughters Molly and Katie of Woodville, Roger Hawkins, Chris Hawkins and Kim Hawkins of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan. George Bennette of Front Royal spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert ,of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Lucy Burnham. Visitors on Thanksgiving Day evening were Dana Hitt of Amissville, and Mrs. Gerald Frazier and daughters Crystal and Kerri of Spotslyvania and Richie Eastham. Mrs. Virginia Claud and Mrs. Addie Keyser had Thanksgiving Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and family in Alexandria. Woodville highlights Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Bethany entertained for Thanksgiving Day dinner. Guests included Page Level of Luray, Roberta Kelly, Jennifer Williams, Florine Estes and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins all of Sperryville and Mr.and Mrs. Emory Conners. Guests on Sunday for Thanksgiving dinner of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Johnson in Griflfinsburg were Linda Johnson of Silver Spring, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Johnson and daughter Kathy of San Francisco, Calif., Kristie Johnson of Culpeper, Raymond Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson, Julie and K.C. Johnson. Sunday guests of Mrs. Andra Crawford were Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper, Ray Crawford and Katherine Crawford of Flint Hill and Kathleen Tallivan. Recent Saturday guests of Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones were Glenn Smith and Mrs. Mariam Richardson of Richmond. Recent Monday guest of Rev. and Mrs. Jones was Mrs. Bessie Powell of Fredericksburg. Greg Daczewitz of Fairfax, Phillip and Jacque Daczewitz of York, Pa., Derek Daczewitz and Becky Wingfield of BlUcksburg were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests and remained for the weekend with Mr.and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray joined them for Thanksgiving Day dinner on Thursday. Mrs. Vallie Butler. Norma Holt, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest. Ashley and Logan Vest and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. .Charles Wharton. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Die Burke were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mrs. Margaret Burke, Hazel and Mary Anne Grove in Front Royal. Dr. and Mrs. John O’Bannon, Andy and Ginny, of Richmond, Jack O’Bannon of Charlottesville, Lee and Martha Lou Hitt and Ray and Beth Scott were Friday dinner guests of Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. Holiday guests of Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones were Mr. and Mrs, Dallas Hemp of Middlebrook, Mrs. Larry Jones and Miss Sandy Jones of Charlottesville, Mrs. Louella Spillman of Amissville and Mr. Dan Jacobs of Reva. Our Teenager Goes Through So Many Mood Swings . . . Maybe It’s just A Phase. Or maybe its not. More than 6 million young people in the U.S. suffer from adolescent depression, which goes far beyond just having a bad day. 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Pound cakes perfect for approaching holiday season! How many different ways are there to prepare pound cakes? Depends upon how many people you ask. Everyone has a favorite pound cake recipe. Most pound cakes do not have icing, however we have one recipe which calls for an icing. Pound cakes normally freeze well and with the holiday approaching they are perfect for that unexpected company which always seems to arrive. Pound cakes can be served plain or dressed up with cool whip and any type of fruit or just served with ice cream. They definitely are always a hit and very easy to prepare. We hope you will enjoy these recipes from Rappahannock cooks. Pound Cake Cream together until smooth: 1 cup melted butter 1/2 cup Crisco oil 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 1 cup milk 3 cups flour (all-purpose) 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoon lemon or vanilla extract r Bake at 300 degrees for two hours. Enjoy PEGGY ATKINS Washington Butternut Pound Cake 2 sticks margarine 1/2 cup Crisco 3 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 3 cups flour 2/3 cups evaporated milk 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons butternut flavoring Cream shortening, sugar and salt well. Add eggs, one at a time. Combine milk and water and add alternately with flour to creamed mixture. Add flavoring. Bake in 350 degree oven about one hour, starting in cold oven. Depending on stove, it may take longer to bake. DEBBIE MASSIE Amissville Buttermilk Pound Cake 3 cups sugar 1 stick soft butter Recipe Corner By Barbara Wayland 1/2 cup shortening 5 eggs 3 cups flour 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon Combine sugar, butter and shortening; beat until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour and buttermilk alternately; mix well. Dissolve soda in 1 tablespoon water; stir into batter. Add flavoring; pour into greased tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour and 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool completely. Buttermilk Icing 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Stir soda into buttermilk; combine all ingredients except vanilla in saucepan. Cook until icing forms soft ball; cool, add vanilla, beat slightly. Spread over side and top of cake. Note: Frances said this recipe makes a lot of icing. She uses only half of recipe. Very good on fresh apple cake, too. FRANCES FOSTER Washington Cold Oven Pound Cake 6 eggs 2 sticks butter or margarine 1/2 cup Crisco oil 1 cup milk 3 cups flour (all-purpose) 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoon lemon extract Cream together butter, oil, sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beat well after each one. Add flour and milk, alternating. Beat well after each addition, beginning and ending with flour. Add salt and extract. Blend well. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Put in oven, turn oven to 350 degrees and bake one and one-half hours. ALICE PULLEN Flint Hill Chocolate-Raspberry Cake Chocolate Pound Cake 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shortening 2 1/2 cups sugar 5 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1 cup milk Combine butter and short ening, mixing well; gradually^ add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and cocoa; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. * Mix well after each addition. Pour batter into a wellgreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan 15 minutes; remove from pan and let cake cool completely. Topping Whipping cream Raspberry jam Spread jam on top of cake and top with whipped cream. 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The Tirnes| Community Newspapers will not Accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement . » | deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or | ^et-up. The Times-Community Newspapers are not ■Sable for the quality of advertised products or service's. "Fill out the coupon below & Mail check/money order made payable to: Times-Community Newspapers Classifieds Department P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Va 20178 \\ c Accept 1 2 3__ 4. 5 6 _ 7 B 9 10 II _' 12. 13. 14 15. 16. 17 18. __ 19. 20 Additional Words 21 __ 22_ 23 _ 24.__ 25 36. Xf 26 ______ 29._ 30_____ Category #:_ No of win _ C Card#:_ Exp Dale_ Pfione#:_ Name__ Address___ Chy_ Stale: _Zip:_ 1 Rentals Apartments Computer Tutor: Experienced teacher offers PC instruction, beginneradvanced, in your home of office. Custom training-individuals or groups 540-937-6171. Flint Hill 2 bedroom, 2 bath, large home with garage, $800 monthly, Call: Wanda at Sam Snead Realty (540)635-9808 Leesburg: Potomac Crossing. 3 level townhouse with finished basmenet. 3 bedrooms, 21/2 baths, CAC, gas heat Available Jan. 1st. $950 . 703-777-5598. Credit references & deposit required 4 A Rentals IV Wanted Lovettsville, Lucketts, or Purcellville Areas: Young couple seeking house, townhouse or apartment, can afford approximately $500 per month inclusive. Reliable, dependable, trustworthy. (703)779-2147 Wanted: House to rent for 2 professionals Excellent local references and home repair skills. Must have good light, privacy, wood stove hookup, 2-3 bedrooms (or loft plus bedroom) and area for workshops/ tools. Charm desirable. Prefer lease/ purchase, but will rent. 540-6753003, leave message. Real Estate For Sale Breathtaking 360 Blueridge views from Rappahannock County house in Sperryvile farm for sale. Bear, deer, turkey are your neighbors on 25 acres 100 yards from Shenandoah Park. Easy commute Pond, large run-in shed. 3 bedroom 2 bath rambler. Open floor plan New paint, tile, carpet. Woodstove. Huge deck with hottub. Detached 1000 square foot 2-car garage with large garden/ equipment room. $195,000. 540364-2929 4£ Real Estate IQ For Sale Winchester: Best of both worlds. 3 bedroom country farmhouse on cul-de-sac near town, hardwood floors, spacious rooms throughout. 2 car garage/ workshop with electric, full deck, large front porch, partially finished basement. Priced to sell, $92,000. Call Tess Klimm, Jim Barb Realty. 1-800J1168172. m 25 Adoption A Loving Couple Wishes to adopt infant. Happy, secure home with full time Mom. Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at 1-800-579-1860, or collect 703-830-1341. Adoption: Robin and Michael, a warm and loving childless couple seeking to adopt infant. We will pay all legal and medical cost. Please call us at 703-780-5433. 26 Announcements Radford University Scholarships available to Northern Virginia High School Students! High school juniors and seniors and their parents, school administrators, teachers and guidance personnel are invited to take a closer look at the scholarship opportunities and academic programs available at RU dumg a Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7PM. For more information, please call Sheryl Albus at (703)556-0149 or E-mail at runova@aol com. 27 Antiques & Collectibles Edison Fireside Cylinder machine all original plays 2 and 4 minute records. Has 8 panel fireside maroon horn with crane in good condition. Also has original brass bell horn fair/poor condition. Call 703-3138020 Fire piece, 1970 style, free standing, red, price negotiable. Call (304) 728-6445 31 Boats & Accessories For Sale: 16' Sidewinder Ski Boat with 135 HP Mercury Outboard; All inclusive with ski pole. Great condition and runs fantastic. Fast and safe. Nice 1st boat. $2000/ best offer. 703-4448584. Real Estate For Sale Computer/ Electronics W Sales/Service Computer Jet printer JPTOOO. Radio Shack, $75.00. Call (304) 7286445. 42 Furniture Appliances 42” x 72” Glass dining room Table withoui chairs. $50/ best offer. 703-444-8584. Fire place, 1970 style, free standing, red, price negotiable. Call (304) 728-6445. Sony SA-VA15 Home Theater Active Speaker System; Includes Dolby Pro Logic Decoder, Super Woofer Speakers and Surround Speakers Transferable ESP Warranty through 1999. Great for the Family Room $300/ firm. 703444-8584 Speed Queen Marathon heavy duty washer, large capacity multi-cycle with stainless steel drum, $150.00. Call (304) 728-6445 44 Giveaways Adopt - Shepherd puppy, 5 mo. neutered male. (304) 229-7285. Adopt: Doberman, spayed female. 3 yrs housetrained, ears, tail done, black/tan Very nice looking dog. Second Chance Rescue. (304) 229-7285. Adopt: Pit bull, spayed female, 1 yr. 45 lbs, brindle, very affectionate and loving, slightly mixed, Second Chance Rescue. (304) 229-7285. Adopt: Shepherd puppy, 5 mo. neutered male, 30 Lbs, floppy ears, almost housetrained Will drive to Leesburg or Middleburg to show Second Chance Rescue (304) 229-7285 Australian Sheppard, chow, Labrador, husky, puppies. Please call 540-338-3311 Becky. Cocker Spaniel AKC, Female, Black, 5 months old. House broken, wonderful personality. Please Call 540-3474205 ask for Tom. Couch excellent condition U-haul away. 540338-5106 Free Golden Retrievei pure breed. 5 month old, male. Great family pet good with kids. Needs a good home. 540-7883613 Free Medium Dog Crate: Please call (703)729-0025. American Family Homes We Build On Your Lot 25 models to choose from Quality Stick Built Construction 10-Year Home Owner's Warranty Well/Septic Included/Turnkey Priced from the low $60s to mid $ 100s Call 800-468-7320 or visit our sales center at 171 Warrenton Road ' Fredericksburg, VA Giveaways Free To Good Home Of cat lovers only: 8 years old White Female spayed Calico cat. All shots Answers to the name of Cali, great with kids over 5, wonderful temperament and disposition, well trained, listens well. Call after 5pm ,703)815-2561. Giveaway: Barn homes i ieeded for shy unadoptable cats. All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered. 703-295-0678. Grandma's Pinkie: Long hair, large green eyes, exceptional for seniors and children 540987-9841. Old English Sheep Dog: 1 year old Male, smart, house trained, excellent watch dog, very protective. Loveable, clumsy clown Loving home orily, room to run. (703)753-9714. CO Lawn/Garden vO Equipment WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL Dec. 1st to Feb. 15th 1998 All manufacturers of mowers, tillers and trimmers Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE This special applies to ALL manufacturers of MOWERS •TILLERS •TRIMMERS Call lor appointment J.A. Swan Jr. & Co. 16033 Ira Hoffman Lane Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-8371 Rt. 29 across from Co-op Llamas: Heavy and medium wool for pets, sheep guardians, breeding and packing. Registration and health records. Raised with TLC VISA/ MC Warrenton area. El Shaddai Farm 540-439-1046. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Amana Air conditioner8600 BTU/ HR Like new, $300 Call 703-3919128 Computer Jet printer JP1000, Radio Shack, $75.00. Call (304) 7286445 Fire place, 1970 style, free standing, red. price negotiable. Call (304) 728-6445 Wolff Tanning Beds. Tan at Home Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/ Home units from $199,00 Low Monthly Payments Free Color Catalog. Call Today! 1-800-711-0158. 57 Miscellaneous Wanted Wanted: Boxwood Cuttings. Proper trimming of boxwood is essential We trim every 2 or 3 years We pay top price for the cuttings. Highlander & Sons. P O Box 272. Gordonsville. VA. 22942. Phone: 540-8322175. Fax: 540-8322242 FQ Musical 00 Instr & Equip Yamaha Alto Sax good condition played 2 years. $650 Call Kathy 703610-1906. Auctions Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy Chantilly, VA 20152 NO SALE FRIDAY NIGHT Next Sale Fri., Dec. 12 Estate Sale Model Home Fumilure • Furniture * Antiques and Otherwise •CoHectbtes* Glassware* Household Items We buy of sel complete or panel estates Wet atso buy used tun*Lre and hofiehotd items Pduo avakabe Conacpmentsltebome For More rtbrmefcn Cat I (703) 327-4004 E-maf: mosby@ercte.com Calvin Neal, VAAFI #2084 L.W -Scoop' Magmss. VAAR #1309 D». From ChanMy take Rl 5015mles W ot Rl 28 (Suly Ftd ). From Gtosrts Comer (Rts. 15 A 50). 7 miles E on Rl. 50 (Next lo Meadows Farms Nursery) Tern* Cash Chech. MOST Datacards Visa MC. Oerxver Annouicements day ol sale take precedence over printed material Antiques & Collectibles Auction Sun., Dec. 7 at 12 noon Featuring furniture, huge selection of glassware (over 200 pieces of Depression alone), loads of collectibles, over 40 Max field Parrish items, David Winter cottages, selection of Roseville & other pottery, Black Americana memorabilia, toys, numerous antique & desirous furniture lots. Please call for FAX or info. (540) 825-9045 Culpeper Auction Center VAF#255 /VLJ CHON Sat., Dec. 6, at 4:30 p.m. at the gallery. Rt. 211 in Amissville As usual, the gallery is absolutely packed with a huge assortment of merchandise Come join us for a fun evening as we wind out the year’! Furniture *• Carnival Glass M Coins »* Jewelry Final Session of the Gigantic Frog Collection •’Tools, incl. a farrier's forge, etc.” Some horse equipment *• Guardian & Revere Ware ** Lote gla&S & porcelain, incl. more of that wonderful Pansy Collection and much, much, much more, including A Most Glorious Box Lot Heaven!! In case of snow or icy roads, please call ahead TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID, NO BUYER S PREMIUM. Food Served Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. (540) 937-4142 • 675-3729 VA, A.F. #330 ££ Services W Cleaning Looking For House Cleaning work in’ Rappahannock area. Bred and Breakfast's included Reasonable rates. If interested, call Lois at (540)987-3165 67 Services, Financing Mortgage Free Cash Grants! College. Scholarships. Business. Medical bills. Never Repay Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. G- 6080. Services Home Improvement EARLY’S CARPET, INC. n* O* Slop Shop br arxrn Horn* taming Swwci Floor Comings • WrOn Trturuncs Vftftapw • Stp Cows 1 UphoMry i njtmnnp • LOtTvnvmi Rt. 211 AmiuvHIp.VA 937-5500 1 $4,000 Buys 1975 Maverick. 1976 Grenanda & 1971 Torino. Call: (540)675-1587. Chevy 1961 Impala, 2door, R/T Project Car. Many new parts all there. Lost storage and don't want car out in bad weather. $6000/ firm. 703 444-8584 Ford 1986 Thunderbird: Turbo coupe. 4 cylinder, 5 speed, leather interior, power steering/ brakes, AM/ FM cassette, power windows/ locks/ seats, all options $1900. 540439-4240 Ford Escort 1991: Four door, white, 5-speed, a/c, cassette Runs great. Best offer. Must sell. (540)937-5978 Ford, 1992, Explorer, XLT. 4wd, 4 door, Silver with blue interior. New Goodyear LT tires Excellent vehicle $9700. 540-341-4150. Honda 1992 Civic LX. mint green, mint condition. Automatic, 4 door, aif-condition, am/fm cassette, power windows, loaded! Gets 40 mpg; makes someone a great xmas present! $5950/ obo Call 540-364-3748. Honda Accord 1995 LX: 4 door, 5-speed, pinstripping, like new Call for information: (540)675-1199. Honda, 1987 Prelude SI, loaded, 125,000 miles, new tires/ accessory belts/ timing belt/ waterpump, great for Highschool student. $4,000. 540-554-2347. Mazda 1991 Miata: 5 speed, air, power windows, cruise, cassette, C.D., alloy wheels, Red. 59K miles, must see. (540)338-9774. Mazda 1992 Miata: 5 speed, FM cassette, red/ black. Excellent condition. Runs great. Asking $5900. 540-349-1794. Seized Cars from $175. Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW’s, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD's. Your area. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. A-6080 tor current listings. Suburban 1995, 4x4, rare Autumnwood color, loaded, leather, towing package, garaged, 66k miles, locally owned. $25.000. 540-347-3838 Toyota 1991 Tercet, 5speed, excellent condition. runs great, $3700 540-347-4867 Volvo 1988 740 GLE, $3500 4 extra wheels with snow tires mounted Full-size spare Safe, reliable, comfortable Great Buy!! 540-9375522 Trucks Ford 1996 Ranger XL, tike new, bedliner, Sony CD Player, custom wheels, 22,000 miles, $10,000. 540-364-1418. Ford Bronco XLT 1993: 351 engine. power everything. $10,800. (540)439-2920 after 6:00pm. GMC 1994 Suburban SLE: 9 seats, rear air, am/ fm cassette, power windows, 54K, great condition (540)349-4646 88 Motorcycles Buell 1996 S2T. Excellent condition. Under 4,000 miles. Many extras. 4 year extended warranty. $11,500. 540937-8299. Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used pans lor cars and trucks Some new pads Motors, trasmissions and pads Installed (if purchased here) Over 2.000 cars and trucks at all times We Buy and Sell running cars and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon -Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rl 229 3 rml« past Culpe0er High School 8?S-?571 Too Late to Classify Loving, Yellow male cat seeks good home. Likes dogs. Found in Broad Run area. 540-347-9182. Office and Retail Space in Sperryville. 540-675-3421. One bedroom apartment & 1 cottage in Sperryville. 540-6753421. Rappahannock County: Apartment for rent located on a farm, close to route 211, Washington, Virginia and Sperryville, Virginia. Sleeps 2 adults. Convenient to area restaurants and hiking trails off the farm. Rent $550/ month with a one- year lease. Short term rent available, rent adjusted, signed lease. Pay your own electric and phone. Heat and air conditioning by heat pump. Wood stove in the living room. Clothes' washer on the premises Suitable for working adults. city dwellers tnat might like to maintain a country retreat or local business in need of additional office space. References, credit check and security deposit required. For application call (540)9878613, leave name and teleDhone number. REDSKINS TICKETS Two ticket to the Redskins-Eagles football game Lower level seats Face value. Please Call 540-347-1761 After 6pm Sperryville Area 1 bedroom,large rooms, no pets. $325.00 a month plus utilities. Call 540-987-8789. Bids & Proposals REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INDOOR PLUMBING REHABILITATION PROGRAM The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting request for proposals for project administration and management of the Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation Loan Program for Rappahannock County. The successful bidder will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Indoor Pluming and Rehabilitation Program and be responsible for soliciting and procuring qualified contractors to participate in this program and shall be responsible for knowledge of and total compliance with all requirements contain in the indoor Plumbing Rehabilition Program Management Manual, May 1 1997 Edition, as amended. A full and complete set of bidding specification and qualifications is available from the County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Va 22747, during normal business hours or by calling 540-675-3342. All bids must be received in the County Administration Office, by Friday, December 12, 1997 at 12:00 noon, when they will be publicly opened and read. 11-25-97, 12-3-97 BY: John W. McCarthy County Administrator #79785 INTENT TO DESTROY CLOSED CLINICAL RECORDS Attention Former Clients of RappahannockRapidan CSB (RRCSB) Including Family Guidance Services of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock RRCSB intends to destroy clinical records of former clients who have not received services from RRCSB in the past ten years (specifically cases which closed between January 1967 and December 1967) If you have any questions please contact us by December 8, 1997 Contact Jim Bemat at our Clinical Services Office (540) 829-2466, ext 16 or by FAX (540)_829-4039 If you leave a message, please leave a daytime phone number where you can be reached 11-19 A 12-3-97 •

Legal Notices RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT to Section 170-12- of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahnnock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday. January 5. 199R at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: SE# 97-11-01 Edibaldo Silva-Lopez and Blanc Silva-Lopez, contact purchasers of a portion of Tax Map 44, Parcel 4D, consisting of approximately 25 acres, desire to create a ten acre lot from said tract fronting on RT. 730; to merge the residue with Parcel 6 thus creating a 25 acre lot; no additional lots to be created. Tract is located in Jackson District, Amissville by Special Exception, Section 170-37 of the Rappahannock County Code. Property is zoned “A” Agricultural. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m.. Said application will-be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 12-3,10-97 # 80398 TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE 52.4509 + acres 11589 Lee Highway, Sperryville, Virginia 22740 In execution of a deed of trust from James E.. Swindler and Phyllis P. Swindler, dated September 16, 1991, and recorded in Deed Book 187 at page 577 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, default having been made in the terms of the loan secured thereby, and having been requested to do so by the holder of the note evidencing said indebtness, the undersigned trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse, Gay Street, Washington, Viminia, on December 19, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., the following real estate with improvements thereon, Tax Map Identification No. 37-9B as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, located on the south side of U.S. Route 211, approximately 2 miles west of Sperryville, Virginia, and being more particularly described according the plat and survey prepared by Richard H. Vogel, C.L.S., dated July 5, 1989 and recorded among the Rappahannock County, Virginia land records in Deed Book 177 at page 840, shown thereon as 52.4509 acres, more or less. And being a portion of the same property devised to A.W. tfagey, Thomas R. Swindler and Addison Lee Swindler, Jr. with a life estate to Roy Albert Swindler by the Last Will and Testament of Louella F. Swindler recorded in Will Book Q-147 of the Rappahannock County, Virginia land records. The said A.W. Kagey, and Thomas R. Swindler and Heide S. Swindler, his wife, conveyed their interests to the aforementioned property to James E. Swindler by Deed dated October 7, 1972 and recorded November 1, 1972 in Deed Book 104 at page 561; and the said Addison Lee Swindler, Jr. and Joan B. Swindler, his wife, conveyed their interests to the aforementioned property to James E. Swindler by Deed dated January 23, 1973 and recorded on February 28, 1973 in Deed Book 105 at page 739; and the said Roy Albert Swindler and Anna Bell Estes Swindler, his wife, conveyed his life estate to James E. Swindler and Phyllis P. Swindler, husband and wife, by Deed of Gift dated February 6, 1973 and recorded on February 8, 1973 in Deed Book 105 at page 610, all being recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia; And also being property conveyed to James E. Swindler by Deed dated October 7,1985 from the Commonwealth of Virginia, acting through the State Highway and Transportation Commissioner, and recorded on October 24, 1985 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book 153 at page 715. This conveyance will be made subject to conditions, restrictions, rights-of-way, easements, reservations, and financing statements contained in deeds and other land records forming the chain of title to this property, subject to any potential filed or unfiled mechanic’s liens and any other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust being executed, subject to real estate taxes for the year 1997, and subject to rollback taxes, if any, as a result of the property being in land use. To the extent permissible by law, all bidders, including the successful bidder, waive and release the Trustee, the Noteholder, and their respective agents, successors and assigns from any and all claims such bidder or his successors and assigns may have now or in the future relating to the environmental condition of the Property including any claims pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and all other actions pursuant to state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations for any environmental condition of the Property The information as to the status of record title and improvements on the above- described real property and all documents available to the trustee may be examined by prospective purchasers at Walker, Jones, Lawrence, Duggan & Savage, PC.. Carter Hall, 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia, Monday through Friday between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH, all costs of the conveyance, which ^iall be by special warranty, examination of title, preparation of deed and grantor's tax thereon, etc., will be at the cost of the purchaser. A deposit of the lesser of $20,000.00 or ten percent (10%) of the successful bid (cash, cashier’s or certified check) may be required of successful bidder at the time of sale, and settlement in full shall be made within thirty (30) days from the date of sale at 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia, time being of the essence. THE PROPERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY, IF ANY, SHALL BE CONVEYED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY ’ KIND IN “AS IS* CONDITION. THE WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN SECTION 5570.1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. THOSE EXCLUDED INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: 1. FREEDOM FROM STRUCTURAL DEFECTS; 2. CONSTRUCTION IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER; AND 3. FITNESS FOR HABITATION. NOTICE TO SUBSEQUENT LIENHOLDERS ONLY- To the extent there are sufficient funds _ from the proceeds of sale, Trustee shall pay the holder of the loan secured by the trust being exe• cuted interest on its loan through the date of ' settlement. Real estate taxes for 1997 shall be adjusted to the date of sale. The Trustee reserves the right: (I) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to extend the period of time within which the purchaser is to make.full settlement; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to the termination of the bidding; (ivl to keep the bidding open for any length of time; (v) to reject all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date of sale; and (vii) to determine the order of sale at the time of sale In the event the Trustee deems it best for any reason at the time of sale to postpone or continue this sale from time to time, such notices of postponement or setting over will be In a manner deemed reasonable by the Trustee. MICHAEL A. SCOVRONSKI Substitute Trustee ATTORNEY FOR THE NOTEHOLDER AND PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Powell Lawson Duoaan WALKER, JONES^LAWRENCE, DUGGAN & SAVAGE, PC. 31 Winchester Street Warrenton, Virginia 20186 (540) 347-9223 PUBLISH; December 3,10, end 17 >80362 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK DOROTHY C. EASTHAM, Complainant v. , IN CHANCERY NO. 94-CH-35 GLADYS JORDAN, et als, Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is as follows: to partition the real estate that Lucy Jordan Curtis died seized and possessed containing 0.18 acre, more or less, located in the Village of Flint Hill, Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia. An affidavit having been made and filed that the following is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and that her last known post office address is correctly set forth opposite her name listed below: ELIZABETH ANNE (EMMA) AUSBERRY 1124 Owen Place, N.E. Washington, D C. 20002 And the bill stating that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this cause, whose names are unknown and making them parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, an affidavit having been made and filed that they are unknown. It is ORDERED that the said non-resident defendant, Elizabeth Anne (Emma) Ausberry, and any other UNKNOWN HEIRS, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, and/ or any unknown parlies having any interest in the real estate of which Lucy Jordan Curtis died seized and possessed, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, are hereby required to appear on or before January 12, 1998 and do what may be necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this Order of Publication be published once a week for four successive weeks in the RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. DATE: November 10, 1997 Diane Bruce, Clerk T.C. Lea, Jr., Esquire T.C. Lea. Jr., PC. P.O. Box 478 15145 Brandy Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 11-19,11-26,12-3,12-10-97 _*78777_ 04 Help i/ I Wanted Director of Guest Arrangements Local organization seeks Director of Guest Arrangements, to work closely with sponsors, corporate businesses, vendors and equipment suppliers. Must be motivated, responsible and organized. Computer knowledge necessary. Salary based on experience. Send resume to P.O. Box 840 Warrenton, VA 20188 Employment NANNY NEEDED For two toddlers. Live in or out in Middleburg. Experience and references required. (540) 687-6776. ADVICE NURSES Kaiser Permanente is seeking ADVICE NURSES for our centralized Call Center in Fair Oaks, VA We currently have part-time positions, to work evening or night shifts One year of current RN experience required Strong Internal Medicine background with Pcdiatrics/OIVGYN experience a plus Working knowledge of PC, 40 wpm typing skills and current VA RN license required WALK-IN INTERVIEWS will be held on Thursday December 4th and 11th, 1997, from 3:00 pm - 7:0(1 pm at 12255 Fair Lakes i’lcwy, Fair Oaks, VA. PLEASE CALL (703) 359-7615 TO REGISTER. EEO/AA A Company Who Cares About You Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work for one? We care enough to offer: •Appointment Generation Programs •Company Training •40IK Retirement Plan •$40,000+ Income •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen immediately. No experience necessary. You Owe It To Yourself and Your Family To Find Out More. This Could be the Last Ad Call You Ever Make! For An Interview HILLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 Rixeyville Rd. Jeffersonton, VA 22724 Phone: 540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 Attn: Cary Sweredski FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERS Mondays - 9:00am-5:30pm Fair Oaks, VA - Part-time ■Creative new concept - work in our Call Center as a resource to advice nurses. Responsibilities include authorizing medication and treatment, and coordinating patient and nurse education. Please fax/mail vour resume to: (301) 816-7425, Kaiser Permanente, Box 6500, Rockville, MD 20849 EOE/AA. PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Membership Services is seeking a Production Coordinator for this for this rapidly expanding organization. Individual will coordinate production efforts and market insurance and noninsurance benefits to various associations and affinity groups. Candidate should be a team player and have 2-3 years experience in direct mail. Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills are also required. Please send cover letter, salary history, and resume to: Marketing Director 1767 Business Center Dr., Ste 150, Reston VA 20190 Are you a TOP SALESPERSON? Are you interested in working as a mortgage loan officer with a bank that has many different programs to offer? If so, please send us your resume. Southern Financial bank has two positions open for CORPORATE LOAN OFFICERS in Loudoun, Fairfax, Herndon and the LaM£ Ridge areas. Please send your resume and* salary history to Southern Financial Bank, 35 W. Piccadilly Street, Winchester, VAi 22601. Two years outside sales experience' and excellent credit required. AT LITTLE WASHINGTON • Housekeepers • Disiiwasiieks • Maintenance Helper We arc looking for people to fill these openings who are dependable, reliable and willing |<> work hard for a full-time job, a good pay check and benefits Interested? Call Jan at 1-800-272-4466 THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON MAIN & MIDDLE STREETS ^WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 22747^ _ Executive Assistant/ Sales & Marketing Newly created position available at our corporate headquarters in Front RoyaL As a support person to our sales and marketing team this person must be self-motivated, a decision maker and be able to work with a variety of people in a confidential manner. Previous administrative experience in sales, marketing, or customer service preferred. Advanced skills in spreadsheet, word processing, and internet software required. Must be professional in appearance and manner. Associates degree and three years related experience desired. PenTab offers a competitive wage and benefits package. To apply for this exciting position, please fax or mail your resume and cover letter with salary history in confidence to: Director of Human Resources Pen-Tab Industries, Inc. 167 Kelley Drive Front Royal, Va. 22630 Fax: 540-622-6411 Wondering Where To Purchase yourSiohiday goods & Services ? f BOB’S CHBISTIUS Choose and Cut Rt 606,1/2 mi. North of Catlett off RL 28 Scotch & White Pine All sizes to 12ft. $20 each + tax Open Daily until Dark Family-Owned. 540-788-4397 $20 FRESH CUT WHITE & SCOTCH PINE M-F 6:00an-9:00pm. Wknds 9:00am9:00pm Lois Vol. Fre Dept. Rt. 17, Bealeton 540-439-2120 $20 IB s cnimus TREE FARM Midland VA. CHOOSE & CUT WHITE PINE SPECIAL SALE ' Mid ov*r $20; S’ S24. nt*f In drawing tar frMltMtrM. fMD Fri. 11/28 and intend* 11m to dirk, rom Mammon Moot* Road to South on 1.2*: Lift on Rl. 610 (MMind Rd): IgM on Rl. (02 (Roguw Rd) ■1/2 milw to tom on right. 540-788-4035 ^ Christmas Trees # Ja-Lin Farm * • Whit* pin* 8 Sprue*, cut your own. 3 S*l*s Wk* Sam-Spm , With fr** hayrida* (w*ath«r permitting) i WMk*nd* Call tor tppt. (Rt 28) Calvarton Eatt on Bri*t*rsbuig Rd. (Rt.616) L*ft at church (Rt 607) to 10360 { PW—n.lli ^ bnenanaoan rain Happening Whether H Be: •Crafts •Bazaars •Christmas Gifts • Dances/ Parties 540-349-9577 A Ask For Sarah N. A >i ir ice 111 is I HAS III! IAIH Cioiiui ()at ui (iiM/ii'ss S.ilc 1111 iffi U-Cut or U-Dio V \ Includes certified "VIRGINIA'S FINEST" and other fine Norway Spruce 5-9'; White Pine 5-9' and Blue Spruce 4-7'. OPEN 9-5 DECEMBER t, 7, 13 8 14 LOCATION: 4 miles east ol Flirt Hill on Rt. 637 (North Poe's Rd.) DIRECTIONS: From Warrenton: 5 miles W on U.S. 211 lo Rl. 688, R 8 mi. to Rt. 647; L 4 mi. to Rt 637; R 2 mi. lo farm. From other areas: Check map or call (home) 301-577-4316 or Harm) 540-354-2811. Snack shack and toilet facilities available.

Sperryville residents entertain visitors Ci Mr. and Mrs. Fred Codding r*l>f Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. George Hawkins and Beatrice Sheppard had Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday at the Aberdeen Barn in Culpeper. Mrs. Emma Swindler spent the Thanksgiving holiday with her son and family Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Swindler in Hanover, Pa. Mrs. Catherine Brown along with Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md., Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton, Mr. Benny Brown of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and the latter’s parents of Centreville and Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and Jay enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at Aberdeen Barn in Culpeper on Thursday. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington were Mrs. Thelma Jenkins and Angie, Andy Baldwin and Ashleigh and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor were Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers of Stephens City. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Andy Baldwin, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh and Mrs. Rhonda Baldwin and David. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany were Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public to attend. Andy Baldwin, Angie Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Sunday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. The Sperryville United Methodist youth along with several adults recently visited residents at nursing homes in Madison, Flint Hill and Front Royal. Everyone enjoyed a *very rewarding day. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold their annual Christmas play entitled Why the Chimes Rang on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Merchants in Sperryville will celebrate the entire month of December with an old fashion Christmas celebration throughout the town. Residents are urged to shop locally and support the community. Local garden pointers BY KENNER P. LOVE Extension Agent, ANR * Remove grass and weeds from trunks of fruit trees and grapes to prevent damage by mice and rodents. Leave a bare circle (one foot wide) around tree trunks when spreading mulch to deep mice from feeding on the bark. A collar or fence of poultry wire or a commercial tree guard approximately 18 inches high .will deter rodents and rabbits. * Remove all mummified fruit from fruit trees, and rake up and destroy those on the ground. Also, rake and dispose of dropped apple and cherry leaves. Good sanitation practices reduce re-infes-tation of insects and diseases ?the following season. E* , * Plowing that leaves the soil bare throughout late fall & early spring can create problems, such as leaching Ejfthd erosion. It is too late to Ejplane cover crops to hold nutrients in the soil, but mulching could help preserve Soil that otherwise might be test during heavy rainfall. * * Be sure not to store apples Or pears with vegetables. The spruits give off ethylene gas ’Which speeds up the breakdown of vegetables and causes them to develop off-flavors. aL * Keep an eye out for spider mites on your house plants; they thrive in dry air. At the first sign of any insect i---_____ Christmas tour planned Half a dozen of Culpeper’s oldest, and most historic homes will open their doors for touring when South East Neighborhood Watch sponsors the fourth annual “Christmas On East Street” celebration Dec. 6 from 1-5 p.m. Originally surveyed by George Washington, Culpeper was one of the most strategic locations during the Civil War and a place from which some of the most important campaigns of the war were launched. All of the homes on the tour this year were built between the mid 1800’s to early 1900’s. Among these private residence is the “Hill Mansion,” home of the brother of Gen. A.P. Hill, C.S.A. Another home on tour, Fountain Hall, in Culpeper’s first Bed & Breakfast. The home tour will be complimented with recreation of a Confederate encampment on the lawn of the Hill Mansion by professional Civil War Reenactors. i- Ticket prices are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For more information call 8258300. infestation, isolate your plant. Several thorough washings with plain water may bring them under control. If not, apply an appropriate insecticide—follow the instructions on the label! * Keep the compost heap moist to aid in the decay process. Turn the pile to mix in all late, fall additions. Add fertilizer residues from nearly empty bags onto the pile and mix. * Earthworms must remain below frost line to survive. Mulch piled on top of soil raises the frost line. If you want earthworms to help break down organic matter in the upper soil layers, mulch deeply. If you need the subsoil aerated, leave the surface mulch thin; the worms will burrow downward to stay warm. * Store liquid pesticides where temperatures will not fall below 40 degrees F. Too low a temperature may result in a breakdown of the chemical. If the liquid should freeze, there is the danger of the glass container breaking and scattering the chemical in the storage area. * If fall rains have been scarce, water landscape evergreens thoroughly once every week or so until the ground freezes. Evergreens continue to lose moisture from their foliage all winter, but once the ground is frozen, they’ll be unable to take up enough water to replace it. Sending them into winter well watered reduces the potential for damaged foliage. Broad leaved and tender evergreens exposed to drying winds and sun may need to be shaded on the south and southwest sides to reduce moisture loss and foliage injury. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Ronald R. Holden, personal representative to Ingard Wurzler and others, lot 14, block 5, section E, plat 5, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District, one half undivided interest each. Deed of Gift. Ronald R. Holden, personal representative to Ingard Wurzler, lot 12, block 5, section E, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District, one half undivided interest each. Deed of Gift. 38 acres of grazing pasture, 4 board fencing, 7 stall horse bam with wash room and heated tack room. 20 ton hay storage, several run-in sheds. 3 bedroom, 3 bath contemporary home with fireplace, screened porch and decks, 2 car attached garage. $490,000 235 acre cattle farm with large timber frame main house and 2 tenant houses. Large bam and machine shed. Covington River flows through center. Good location with panoramic mountain views. $960,000 &t:.< fe Eileen M. I )ay, Reaitors (540) 67">'303 3 The Country Property People W iivhingtcn. Vngmm 03 CM®® ®0K]® 5.9 acres, rock outcroppings, big trees, quiet area above Washington. $59,000 5.7 acres on a ridge affording western views, dogwood trees, some small hardwoods, Sperryville area. $64,000 The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. II Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 FOR SALE THE PLAINS VILLAGE TRUST BUILDING Commercial property located in The Plains on a comer lot with high visibility. Charming building with two rooms, fireplace and half bath in excellent condition. Ideal for an office or retail space. $60,000. For more information contact: * THOMAS AND TALBOT REA I. ESTATE Land and Estate Agents Since 1967 Post Office Box 500 • Middleburg, Virginia 20118 • (540) 687-6500 • Metro (705) 478-8180 Since 1927 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FLINT HILL - Excellent terms offered by owner on this 269-acre incomeproducing farm. Includes a 3 BR/1.5 BA stone house w/hardwood firs., 4 FPs, large country kitchen, patio & security system, a 2-story stone building, numerous farm buildings, 3 stocked ponds and fabulous Blue Ridge Mt. views. $995,000. Brochures available. CASTLETON - Tastefully renovated cozy frame cottage on 5 pretty acres. 2 BRs, a stunning stone fireplace, new pine firs., skylight in kitchen and new gas heating system! Mt. views!! Owner will consider lease purchase. $139,500 FLINT HILL - Charming older 3 BR/2 BA Colonial offering pine floors, 3 FPs, screen porch. Great possibilities. $125,900 WASHINGTON - This 25 wooded acres is biking distance from the town! Build on the hillside & take advantage of the pastoral & mountain views. Owner financing. Great price at $73,000. A Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m “ Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 fcS REAL fSTATf AUCT/OMS SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH SDR PM 5,000 sq. ft home. Luxury home Warrenton. Custom landscaping, indoor pool & jacuzzi, spectacular atrium. Built of the finest materials on 10 acre wooded lot. 5 bedroom home with separate guest house over 3 car garage and inlaw apartment at the lower level. All w/separate entrances, kitchens, and baths A premier home. 3K Co-op1m SATURDAY, DECEMBER 67H, f/:OP AM i Town House 3 levels. Well appointed w/lg. deck, Overlooking parkland. Location, Location, Location, 5 mins, i Metro, downtown Alex/Wash. and all major Highways. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 9TH tO:OP AM Hinton, MD 2 adjoining parcels totaling 9 acres behind southern Maryland hospital on Surrates Road. Residental zoning RL Rasmus Auctioneers, Inc. ' VAAF #2*1 24 HR /HfO 203-320-5260 Call for complete packages on properties & terms of sale 8.86 WOODED ACRES with a super 3 bedroom, 1 full bath, two story cabin. This fronts on an awesome waterfall which can be viewed and heard from your wrap deck. Very near the Natl. Park. Great for writers, artists, or those wanting to enjoy nature. $175,000 FLINT HILL: 5.50 Acres (two lots), mostly open with nice pond. Two story Colonial style home with 2.5 baths, 4 bedrooms, living room, and large family room. Finished basement for in-law suite. Small bam and one two-room outbldg. Fenced. $195,000 665 ACRES, 80 percent open, with fantastic mountain views, long frontage on the Covington River. Pond site, long river frontage, and super bldg, sites. 2 bedroom, 1 bath older home that has been partially renovated. in prime location with provacy. By apt. only with Agent. $325,000 1459 OPEN ACRES, located in Pint Hill area. Grand neighbors. Long road frontage. $87,500 Two nice building lots in Castleton, VA. 28.523 acres @ $72,500. 25.9 acres @ $72,500. Rappahannock Really Rt. 522, Flint Hill 22627 ra 540-675-3414 ^ Hum i=r SperryviUe Realty SPERRYV1LLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office SPERRYVILLE -Woodward Road, 6 room & bath, older home. Lots of potential. $59,000 WELL-LOCATED - Well maintained brick home on 4.3 acres. Dining area with fireplace, 3 baths, full basement, attached garage,, central heat and air, 24x36 workshop. $185,000 SPERRYVILLE -211 West, 3 BR, 2 BA brick home, 28x28 retail building, fruit stand, 1.2 acre lot, $160,000 MOSTLY OPEN - 18.8 acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $80,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 lfi* 987-8146 Instant Financing! 4^'Auction & IX By Don P. Smeltzer 3:07 LOCATION: Turn South on Reservoir Ave. (across from McDonald's) in Luray VA, go past Fairview Store approx. 1/2 mile turn left on Lewis Street. WATCH FOR SIGNS! Due to demise of Merrill K, & Lorraine “Clem” Umbel the following wUl be SOU) Just In Time for Christmas! A WORKING MAN'S HOME AT A THINKING MAN'S PRICE! Here is your opportunity to get the space you need at the price you want. All you need is $5,000 day of sale and closing cost of approx. $600 at settlement and this home could be yours! This 9 room brick home comes with full basement, outbuildings, elec, heat, central air and a large lot OWNER FINANCING; $5.000 DOWN DAY OF SALE balance to be financed by OWNERS over 20 years at 1% interest • balloon at the end of the third year. DUE DILIGENCE FOR MAD-BASE MINT: Seller & Auctioneer assume that the Bidders have conducted property inspections and performed their own due diligence 10 days prior to the auction event, we will require the purchaser to waive its right to conduct the inspection after the auction. For an inspection call today! BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 6% buyer’s premium will be added to purchase price of Real Estate and included in the total contract price. All announcements from the auction block will take precedence over any previously printed material or other oral statements made. THE REAL ESTATE AUCTION SPECIAUSTS & MARKETERS Century 21 Professional Auction & Realty 540-743-2121 Don P Smeltzer CAI, ARRE lie *045 Roddie Baldwin ♦CAI, AARE, Lie. #681 PRICED BELOW ASSESSMENT: 70 acres and barn. Views improve spectacularly as one moves up this mountain, good road leads to house site, a lesser road to a higher clearing. Heavily wooded. $220,000 PRICE CHANGED: Now $399,900. One of the rare stone houses: Large rooms, master suites, recreation areas, three second floor bedrooms, 2 car inhouse garage on 25 nice acres. OFFERED ANEW: 16 viewing acres and^ bedroom, 4 bath home with pool, patio, porch, 6-car garage and a guest house. $325,900 HOLIDAY HAVEN: Master-built log home on 25 stream-crossed acres. Very private, 3 handsome fireplaces to enjoy, many versatile rooms. $369,000 SKATE OR FISH - weather depending - 58 acre property with charming contemporary 3 bedroom, 2 bath, full basement, at ground level, separate 2-car garage. Lovely large pond, views, privacy. $349,500 Plus many more homes and land - listings. Real Estate III St 675-1373 H Mitzi* Young Rick Kohler Lana Alukonit 67S-3SS5_837-6146_ 937-3476 v } i Boston, VA 8.3 acres, no covenants. Finished walk-out basement, screen porch, decks, large workshop w/wood stove. Two 2-car garages. See and appreciate handwork by builder/owner. All cedar and very private. $199,900 Orlean 1600 ready in 2 weeks. Pick carpet, move in. Over 2 acres, lot 25 Churchill. Full walk-out basement, free span with no posts! 2nd floor laundry. 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs ana wonderful wrap porch._$162,300 600* frontage on Hazel River. 11 acres, 2000 sq. ft. Rambler with full walk-out basement and large building for workshop or car repair. Some fencing._$189,900 1,000 sq. ft Rambler near RL 17 and 28 Bealeton. 3 BRs, 2 full BAs on 1/2 acre lot $99,999 Call Les or Linda for more information on these properties 540-825-1613 r M>1 S. Main Sire*. 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