Rappahannock News, December 10, 1997

Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10,1997 •« Newspaper'Sln'cejftffl ^ ■”:vr' ^ T 'Vknr*'*? 'T*-T5-; ; f .;; ' i?JT _;■’ ;■ .1 • X*f-8Hr *&nt 50 cents 120th Year... No. 50 ———————- c Jolly Ole’ St. Nicholas makes a visit - w _i V ’ ’ ( • < < Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebom St. Nicholas arrives in Washington, Va., via horse»drawn carriage, for the beginning of the Old Fashioned Christmas held Saturday. •»pyB -.■ ■mm***** — A .* -1 — Grants supplement sheriff’s budget By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County Sheriff Gary Settle has saved the county thousands of dollars and made training, community safety programs and extra officers possible for the sheriff’s office — and all it took was thousands of hours of hard work on his part. Settle has applied for and received 11 grants from various sources to supplement the budget for the Sheriff’s Office in the last year. Two more for next year have already been okayed. “I apply for as many as I can to supplement county funding and allow this office to do more,” he said. The many hours of time-consuming labor to complete the paperwork required for the grants (which includes follow up reports on how the funds were used) were hours spent working above and beyond his normal duties as sheriff. Perhaps the most beneficial of these grants are the two “Cops Grants,” one for $37,076 and the other for $59,334, which will enable Settle to actually add extra officers to his force, the purpose behind those grants. The cops grants, he said, are part of a move toward a universal hiring program put in place in localities to put more officers on the road. The grants, which are matching grants, provide 75 percent of the money while the localities provide 25 percent. He is in the process of getting a waiver for the 25 percent and says it looks like he’ll get it. He said the funds will give him an additional officer for three years. At the end of that time he can reapply. In addition, he received six grants this past year through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. One of those, a video camera grant, has already been extremely useful to his office, he said. “The video camera provided us by the grant is a movable unit,” he said. “We can use it for sobriety checks, special assignments and at crime scenes. Most of the cases we have worked where we used this camera have been pled out See GRANTS, Page A3 vitot addresses questions By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Virginia Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Bob Moore met with nearly two dozen. county residents at the Rappahannock County Library Monday night to discuss issues surrounding the Six Year Secondary Road Construction Plan. Several leaders of the Piedmont Environmental Council, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, and the Sperryville Historical Committee joined other concerned citizens in learning the details of the road planning process. Moore opened the meeting by inviting the public to participate in quarterly future meetings. H6 explained that it is important for VDOT personnel to reach out and communicate directly with citi zens. “We thought we understood how people thought about us,” he said. “We were wrong!” As a result, Moore and his staff meet regularly with the board of supervisors and individuals involved in the planning process. He provided flyers, maps and other handouts and volunteered to provide other printed materials from his office. Moore covered the basic procedures of how a road improvement project gets into and through the process. He emphasized that VDOT is most concerned about the primary, interstate and urban road system and leaves most management decisions involving secondary roads up to county boards. Many of the questions from the audience concerned VDOT terminology, the Pave-in-Place program, and information regarding specific road projects. Moore explained that VDOT focuses oh safety and potential liability when it considers road improvements. VDOT’s policies have become more flexible over the years. Instead of being straight with 90 degree intersections, he said, “Roads can now meander. It has a tendency to .keep, speeds low.” VDOT engineers also track traffic flow, daily traffic count, condition of bridge, etc., in order to ensure safety in the future. If moderate changes are noted, VDOT anticipates that work will need to be done in the next several years and works the project into the budget. In response to a suggestion by Hunt Harris’, of Ragged Mountain Resource Center, VDOT Will provide informational materials for the Library’s County Comer. Moore also said that VDOT notices of public hearings and other meetings will be widely publicized. Mitzi Young, Bemie Fisken, and several other people expressed disappointment with VDOT’s handling of recent public hearings. They felt that the procedures used at the U.S. 522/211 hearing at Rappahannock High School provided little useful information to them as citizens. VDOT posted maps and made engineers available to answer See MEETING, Page A6 01dBullets ^etTh^^^k Library Board The BaPVa^™m0nth. Their next ss®-:*" ttappeni»Ss ijrj^is WeeK . Dec. I®, at 1-30 ^“nhalh° Council meets at th « McNear . Dec. 12. f 8 at the library ^^^ennlrmedofthe on keeping citmen ^ county oublic works-services p .m. P . Dec. IT. fr“®^ of Congressman Karen Bowling ® Extension OfficeWolfs office, at the^ the county . Dec. IT. at "Dton meets at the Planning Commission m Courthou8ein Rappahannock News P.O Boa 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-333* (540) 675-308* (fax) Hampton District into the 21st Century By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer This is the third in a series of five articles on the state’s Six Year Plan to upgrade or improve secondary roads in the county. Hampton District Supervisor Mike Massie believes that the Virginia Department of Transportation’s planning process “works very well. I think it is very healthy that more and more people are getting involved in the secondaiy (road planning) process every year. I think that the more people that get involved, the better the process will be.” VDOT district resident engineer Bob Moore meets regularly with members of the board of supervisors, concerned citizens’ groups, and individuals interested in county road development. On Monday, Dec. 8, Moore addressed a group of more than 20 residents, including members of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Sperryville Historical Committee. Quarterly meetings are planned to discuss individual construction projects and progress of the Six Year Secondary Road Plan. Moore will also attend the December board meeting to provide supervisors updated information on the Six Year Plan and the results of recent public hearings. The formal revised plan will not be available until the January meeting. It will be given to County Administrator John McCarthy just before Christmas. The VDOT planning process is interactive, depending primarily upon input provided from citizens through the county supervisors or in public hearings. Some citizens have complained that the board has voted to support a road project, Six-year plan First project, Route 622, begins in April 2001. Rappahannock County Districts /%, 2 Federal y Highway 7) V.A. Primary s Highway c Secondary 6 Roads Source: VDOT General Highway Map Times Newspapers Graphic/J. Bretschneider despite consistent opposition. When this happens, the Commonwealth Transportation Board reviews the project and makes a final decision based on input from the supervisors, public hearings, and VDOT engineers. The proposed left turn lane on U.S. 522 in Sperryville is being considered for review at the CTB’s next meeting later this month. Said Massie, “The process should always be evaluated to make sure it is effective. It is natural that when folks are unhappy about the result (of the process) that those folks want to reopen the process or change it. On the other hand, the* folks who are happy with the result are happy .with the process.* Massie, who attends many citizens’ meetings, says he encourages people to come to meetings and say how they feel and what they need. McCarthy generally opposes paving of the county’s roads, especially dead end roads. “Rappahannock is about gravel roads with stone walls and trees,” he said in a recent interview. “I like to keep gravel roads whenever I can. Some roads have been taken off the Six Year Plan because residents wouldn’t donate land” to VDOT for the project. And, while VDOT does aggressively manage primary, interstate and urban roads, McCarthy cannot recall an where VDOT pursued a project that the board opposed. Se* ROADS, Pag* A6

Docket >. J' l The following cases heard in the Rappahani_ General District Cour/^n Tuesday, Nov. 4 and not deviously reported in Rappahannock News: Martin Randall LehVw^ 70/55, $40/30. \\ Kira L. Marchenese, 71/55/ $48/40. Anne Marie May, 69/55, $42/40. Peter C. Moritz, 73/55, $54/40. Charlote Munro-Wilson, 73/55, $54/30, no seat belt, $25, no registration in possession, complied with law. Jason Andrew Newman, no trailer inspection, $35/40. Homayoun M. Nouri, reckless driving, 80/55, $125/30. Grace Dennis Nugent, 71/55, $48/30. Jeremy Patrick Ott, 73/55, $54/30. Curtis Alexander Otto, 71/55, $48/30. Michael Anthony Passieux, 69/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to March 3, 1998, $30 cost. Robert J. Pergoraro, reckless driving, 81/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, $30 cost. John R.D. Peterson, reckless driving/accident, continued to Dec. 2. Nancy Rebekah Peterson, 69/55, $42/30. Barry Alan Pfeifer, reckless driving, 80/55, $125/30. Frederick A. Phillips, 70/55, $45/30. Ashburn Richard Piland Jr., no inspection, $25/30. Jesse Lee Puckett, 68/55, $39/40, no seat belt, $25. Janet Lynn Putman, 67/55, $36/30. Ann Rasmussen, 72/55, $51/30. John H. Robb, 72/55, continued to Dec. 2. Ronald Clyde Robbins, 71/55, $48/30. Maria Sophia Robinson, 73/55, $54/30. Nathan James Rogers, 70/55, $45/3fc « OBryan *\Jeror ^4/55, $j»40. C) -Gary T. Schul cf^fngv»^55, $1J Sarver, 'feigelsr Fayj 68/5^J$/30, reckless 10. ion, $25. :>croggms, belt violasergot, 78/55, Delois A. Settle, 67/55, $36/40, seat belt violation, $25. Steve Sylvester Siksay, 69/55, $42/40. Edin Skaljic, 73/55, $54/30. Richard Gaines Steer, 75/55, $60/40. Effie Mae Thomspon, 70/55, $45/30. Christopher William Tinsley, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to Dec. 2. Cecil Lane Turner, no operator’s license in possession, $10/40. Siegewsmund Vonilseman, 77/55, $66/30. Cassandra Leigh Warren, 71/55, $48/40. Keil Paul Weaver, reckless driving, 81/55, continued to Dec. 2, no seat belt, $25. Michael Randolph Williams, 71/55, $48/30, reckless driving, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to March 3, 1998, $30 cost. Violet Etta Eutena Wilson, defective tail lights, $35/40, uninspected vehicle, $35/2. Cynthia J. Wood, 69/55, continued to Dec. 2. Cari Ann Wynkoop, 70/55, $45/30. Randa H. Yassin, 70/55, $45/30. James Vincent Hammond, drunk in public, $25/30. Denise H. Ambrose, 70/55, dismissed. Brian Andrew Barwatt, reckless driving, 78/55, reduced to improper driving, $25/30. Radika Dinanath Latchman, 67/55, $36/30. Brian Hugh Millar, 65/55, dismissed. Evelyn O’Connell, 69/55, continued to Nov. 18. HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR THE NEEDLEWORKER SCARVES, THROWS, VINTAGE PILLOWS, AND ORNAMENTS Cl FT CERTIFICATES ■— KITS FOR KNITTING 6. NEEDLEPOINT Hunt (^.ountm Yarns 1 WEST FEDERAL ST., MIDDLEBURC. 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Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock AfegyPCTBox 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ John Lee Oliver III, 66/55, $33/30. Richard McConnel York, 69/55, dismissed. Robert Chris Whitmer, 58/45, dismissed. Patricia Munselle Carter, reckless driving, 80/55, dismissed. Travis Hudsonpillar, hit and run, $500/450 suspended, $40 cost, $134.17 restitution. Carol Ann Nicholson, reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, $25/30. • The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 18 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Richard Allen Bottomley, grand larceny, continued to Jan. 6, 1998. Rodger William Bottomley, grand larceny, continued to Jan. 6, 1998. Doris Jean Hogan, DUI, $500/350 suspended, operator’s license suspended for one year, six months in jail/two days to serve, $110 cost. Kimberly Ann Yednock, DUI, $500/350 suspended, ASAP, 60 days in jail suspended, $50 cost. Amy Suzanne Burns, 54/35, $57/30. William H. James Jr., reckless driving, dismissed. Chester D. Lowther, 44/25, $57/30. Byron Perry, Teckless driving (accident), reduced to improper driving, $25/30. Michael William Wharton Jr., assault and battery, guilty. Randolph Charles Barron, illegal dumping, $200/50. Susan Jeanne Burke, ille gal dumping, nolle prosecute. Kevin Jerome Hooper, declared habitual offender, dismissed. Wanita Mae Martin, illegal dumping, $200/175 suspended, $50 cost. . Roy Eugene Mitchell, illegal dumping, $200/60 cost. Ray Palmer, illegal dumping, $200/60 cost. Debra Ann Racer, no county sticker, $25/30. Donald Rufus Yowell, illegal dumping, $25 suspended, $50 cost. Samuel H. Wigington, failure to contain cattle, continue for review to Dec. 12, 1999, $100 restitution paid, $50 cost. Gary Hitt, assault and battery, dismissed. Debbie Bailey, destructive dogs, continued to Dec! 16. Laverne Maynard Baugher, failure to drive to right of road, $50/30. Richard Bruce Becker, 73/55, $54/30. Christopher Mark Bohince, 74/55, $54/30. Robert Frederick Brown Jr., 74/55, $56/30. Ngan Ying Chen, 73/55, continued. Kenneth Wayne Clark Jr., 74/55, $57/40, seat belt violation, $25. ' John Leonard Collins, 67/55, $36/40. Martin Anthony Deconcilis, 73/55, $54/30. Daniel David Dittman, 74/55, $57/40. Joyce Ann Duvall, 74/55, $57/40. Jennifer Grey Eden, 74/55, driver improvement class, continued to March 3, 1998, $30 cost. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls came through the dispatch center during this past week: Dec. 1: 8:46 a.m., kitchen fire, Route 613, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 8:49 a.m., siqkcall, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 7:37 p.m., chest pains, Route 628, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; false alarm, Route 626, Scrabble, Culpeper County VFD and Sperryville VFD. Dec. 2: 9 a.m.,' structural fire, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD. Dec. 3: 5:03 a.m., chest pains, Route 643, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 11:02 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 3:32 p.m., unconscious person, Town of Washington, Washington VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Sperryville VRS; 4:25 p.m., sickcall, Main St., Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 6;32 p.m., chimney fire, Route 641, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD. Dec. 5: 5:35 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 6: 9:47 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 10:26 a.m., roadside fire, U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and VRS and Washington VFD; 2:58 p.m., unconscious person, Route 707/231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 6:24 p.m., chest pains, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 9:24 p.m., mutual aid, Route 629, Culpeper, Castleton VFD. Dec. 7: 12:27 p.m., possible stroke, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD.. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office this past week: Dec. 1: DUI, alcohol, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, Route 622, Castleton, Route 611, Amissville, Route 729, Amissville; felony theft, Route 626, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 616, Castleton; stray livestockhorses, Route 632, Huntly; repossession of vehicle, Route 749, Boston; fish-game violations, Route 640, Amissville; animal control, Route 642, Amissville; citizen assist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info. gen., U.S. 211, Washington; citizen assist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info. NOW AVAILABLE REVISED EDITIONS C7/z£ iBeahm dumiCtj oj CPaqe. Co., $30.00 plus $3.00 shipping & handling . (allow 2 weeks for delivery) C7/i£ \itLe.z OamiLtj of CPdqe. 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Dec. 3: susp. person-vehicle-incident, Route 660, Chester Gap; animal control, U.S. 522, Washington; stray livestock-horses, U.S. 522, Huntly; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 628, Washington; welfare check, Route 621, Woodville; info, gen., Town of Washington; fish-game violation, Route 628, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 611, Amissville; criminal trespass, Route 663, Flint Hill; info, gen., U.S. 211, Business; traffic accident, Route 641, Flint Hill. Dec. 4: public service, Route 647, Flint Hill; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock-horses, Route 632, Huntly; lost-missing dog, Route 729, Flint Hill; fishgame violations, Route 622, Washington; info, gen., Route 622, Rock Mills; public service, Route 651, Sperryville. Dec. 5: susp. person-vehicle-incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; lostmissing dog, Route 604, Boston; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; larceny from vehicle, Route 626, Castleton; noise disturbance, Route 622, Amissville. Dec. 6: susp.-person-vehicle-incident, Route 615, Castleton; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Huntly and Route 729, Amissville; DUI alcohol, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville, Route 643, Amissville and U.S. 211, Washington; marijuana possession, U.S. 211/Route 613, Amissville. Dec. 7: simple assault, Route 611, Amissville; info, gen., Route 621, Woodville; traffic accident, Route 637, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; public service, Route 1001, Sperryville. Send in your Christmas stories The Rappahannock News would like to hear about your . most memorable Christmas. Send in your best story — whether happy, sad, funny, heartwarming or inspirational — and we will print it in the Christmas edition of the . paper. All stories must be in the Rappahannock News office on Main Street in Washington, Va. no later than 5 p.m. Dec. 18 to be included. CAMELEER Leather Goods from Colombia Briefcases • Handbags • Wallets • Kilim Carryalls 104- E. Davis Street • Downtown Culpeper Extended Holiday Hours: December 15th - 22rd Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-? p.m. • Sun. 12:20-5:00 p.m. • 540-?25-?073 WHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC DRYER <0g> Whirlpool LER4634EQ Extra-Large Capacity Electric Dryer • 4 Drying Cycles • 3 Temperature Settings (in timer) •Automatic DRY-MISER® Control •.Large Reversible Side-Swing Door • White-on-White and Almond-on-Almond Styling RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, Virginia 540-987-8555 I. lany thanks your patronage F<y further information call 364-1L 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. SS. 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Board hears from citizens on road issues By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The major topic of concern to citizens at this month’s afternoon session of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors’ again concerned Route -€21 in the StonewallHawthome District. A group of people who live along the road protested the continuation of the current work being done to pave and widen Route 621. They also requested that the supervisors put the issue of work to that road on their agenda for January. County Administrator John McCarthy told the procedure for adding an item to the agenda is for them to call their district supervisor and petition him to put the item on the agenda. The Virginia Department of Transportation does not yet have a contract for the second portion of the roadwork scheduled. Bob Moore, VDOT resident engineer, said he had spoken again with residents and a public meeting was held earlier this week to address people’s concerns with the Six Year Plan for secondary roads (see story page Al). So far the issue has not been put on the agenda for the January meeting. In other business before the board: • Dr. David Gangel, superintendent of schools, asked the supervisors to allow the Rappahannock School Board to proceed with selection of an architect in order to begin the process for capital improvement projects for next year — an off-budget request. Gangel said they want to avoid the problem they ran into last year with the high school roof contract. He estimated the projects to replace the roof over the shop at the high school, fix the elementary school roof and repair the restrooms in both schools will run $169,500. • McCarthy said the Town of Washington had asked of the county would think about donating office space for a joint visitor’s center to help promote tourism in both the town and county. McCarthy said he’d get more information on it to bring back to the board. • The board agreed it would support the Radco Region 7 legislative agenda and send several representatives to the caucus on Dec. 11. • The board approved a release of a covenant/easement restriction that was placed on a piece of property in 1991. Jack Dwyer had merged some properties in 1991 and put a scenic easement on them but 18.92 acres not belonging to him were included in the plats. Dwyer will work with the Virginia Outdoor Federation concerning the restriction on his property. • The revised composite index, FY99-00 biennium, is down and McCarthy said that means the county will get more from the state. • The board approved resolutions concerning VDOT permits to install, construct, maintain and operate certain public works and public utilities projects along, across, over and upon highway systems of the state. • The board noted the need • to fill two positions on the, Recreational Facilities Authority. • The board approved the appointment of Roberta Anderson to fill the spot held by Aline Johnson whose term expires Dec. 31. • A resolution from Warren County and text of amend-, ments forwarded by the Planning Commission were tabled to next month. • The supervisors were reminded to have their financial disclosure statements in before Jan. 15. The Evening Grosbeak: Startlingly beautiful, rarely seen , The memory of my first sighting of an Evening Grosbeak is as vivid and sharp as if it happened yesterday. Truth is, it was sometime in the early 1950s during one of the early eruptions of this exotic bird into the southeast. The male, about the size of a Robin, is startlingly beautiful; a bird of vivid yellow set off by jet black and white. The heavy bill is chalky white during the winter and turns a remarkable shade of apple-green as April veers toward May. I hope Evening Grosbeaks being reported to me at area feeders stay around long enough for this amazing bill color to emerge before they fly to the far north to nest. Jack Alcock of Marshall is an experi'enced and widely traveled bird watcher not given to expressing All Things * Wild And f Beautiful John Trott mm excitement. Even he could not hide his exhilaration when he telephoned to report 30 of these handsome birds at his feeder. I hope he has a good supply of sunflower seed. These birds consume enormous quantities; yet they pay well for their food with their startling beauty. Another report came from a bright young lady — a junior high school student — also from Marshall, who told of seeing a flock of “...great yellow birds. They were beautiful,” she added. No doubt it was the same flock that visited Alcock. Since then, I have had other reports. Virginians who have Evening Grosbeaks at their feeders are lucky. I hope the birds add our Flint Hill feeding tray to their itinerary and visit the Trotts; we have plenty of sunflower seeds. The last time the big yellow birds were seen in my back yard was during the great blizzard of January 1996. It is during periods of extreme cold, when food sources are scarce in eastern Canada and New England, that the grosbeaks turn up in the southeast. What does this mean for us weather watchers in the upper Virginia Piedmont? I am no meteorologists and make no weather predictions. I only know that snow and ice bring in rare and exotic birds like Evening Grosbeaks, Cops From Page A1 before ever going to court. It’s a useful tool.” Other DMV grants have provided funds for proactive programs covering safety belt use, highway safety enforcement, sobriety checks, drug checks, extra patrols and enabled the sheriffs office to ! participate in the DMVs Smart, ; Safe and Sober campaign. The sheriff’s office also got ' a Domestic Violence Training ; grant (V-STOP) which netted them two Spectra cameras and allowed them to. send two officers through training on the use of the equipment. “The cameras are used to pull out depth in detailed photos of injuries in domestic vioCorrection The men referred to in • last week’s poaching ! story were served war; rants not/“arrested” and ■ will appear in court to be ! fined. The Rappahannock ■ News regrets the error. Blue Mow Cafe ggijljg&lg Bankrupt? Repossession: Bad Credit? Shaky Credit! No Credit? NO MONET lence and criminal cases,” Settle said. “They’ve been a very, very important tool — one we use weekly. The cameras take pictures to scale and are very important to technical evidence in court.” Another successful proactive program the sheriff’s office conducted as a result of grant money was the church vandalism protection grant. They used part of that money to buy locks, lighting devices, window hinges and other things, and helped install them, to make the churches less of a security risk. Settle said they are on tap again for more church crime prevention funds. Other grant monies they obtained were for the DARE program. “The DARE program has really taken off in the last two years,” Settle said, “and we needed things to use for that program, like literature kids could be given.” The DARE parent program money went toward getting parents more involved and Settle feels it was an unqualified success. He has already reapplied and funds have been approved for this year. He said this year’s grant will allow other deputies to attend training as well, get exposure to the program, and provide some assistance to Capt. Jeff Brown. “The paperwork needed to apply for these grants is enormous,” Settle conceded, “It requires a lot of time and effort — there are a lot of strings attached. But, this grant money goes for things citizens have actually asked for and it allows us to do more. And, we don’t have to ask the county for it.” Now Open Jewelry by Edmund Custom Made ias relocated from New York to 322 Main Street, Washington, VA. 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By the end of the 18th century, most birds of North America had been noted and described even before John James Audubon and the father of American ornithology, Alexander Wilson, arrived to enhance them through their art. The Evening Grosbeak was not known to science until 1823, when one was shot with an arrow by an Indian boy near Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich. Ornithologist, William Cooper, received the stuffed skin of the bird and wrote: “During severe winters in the north, some species of birds extend their migrations farther south than usual. This (the grosbeak) appears to have been the case during the past season.” He went on the describe the bird as “ ...yellowish and cinerous, of the grosbec (his spelling) species, ...appeared this day in the neighborhood of one of the sugar-camps on the river. The Chippewas call it Pashcundamo, in allusion to the stoutness of its bill, and consequent capacity for breaking surfaces.” The Chippewas, at any rate, were familiar enough with the bird to give it a common name. I don’t know what was meant by “...breaking surfaces.” It was exciting to ornithologists for a new species to be described, Elliot Coues (pronounced cows) dominated American ornithology in the last quarter of the 19th century; he wrote “...A bird of the ] ‘Evergreen, Etc 285%pctMitts%d. (540)937-5850 j the rFo(e (Family ^ Choose and Cut" or U Dig or We (Dig Sat./Sun. Now thru Christmas 9 a.m.-dark (other times call or catch us) White Pine * Scotch Pine Douglas Fir * Blue Spruce Directions; 211 West to first Left past Co-Op - 622. Follow 622 for 3 miles to Evergreen, Etc. on Right. most distinguished appearance, indeed, is the Evening Grosbeak. Clothed in the most striding color contrasts of black, white and gold, he seems to represent the allegory of diurnal transmutations; for his sable pinions close around the brightness of his vesture; just as the night encompasses the golden hues of sunset; while the clear white spaces enfolded in these tints foretell the dawn of tomorrow.” By contemporary standards of ornithological description, Coues overdid things a bit. Romantic descriptions, of birds like his went out of fashion in the early part of this century. Yet, Coues’ fervent description appeals to me; he put into words my own startled impression on seeing the bird for the first time. To this day, ornithologists are not sure what caused this beautiful bird to erupt out of the vastness of the spruce forests of northwestern Canada and make their way east. It was one of those unexplained and complex ecological happenings that keep us from feeling too arrogant with knowing about nature. From eastern Canada, the birds moved south and were first recorded in Massachusetts in 1890. Flocks of hungry grosbeaks were first recorded in Virginia in the 1950s and have been seen during periods of snow and ice ever since. They are still rare enough to generate excitement. I have not mentioned the subdued, yet beautiful, female grosbeak. Her yellow feathers have a dusky overlay that creates a beautiful image. Nor .have I tried to describe the collective calls — loud and distinctive —- that a flock of these brilliant birds make. The sound is as if clusters of harness bells are being vigorously shaken. Once heard, it is not forgotten. DSS taking donations The Rappahannock County Department of Social Services is accepting donations of food and money to assist families in need. Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so at the social services office on Gay St. in Washington or mail donations to DSS, P.O. Box 87, Washington, Va. 22747. 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&appat)annock 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 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 Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President David Smith Senior Vice President Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Frid Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations Friday WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1997 Our View Put it on agenda Residents up in arms concerning supervisors refusal to hear them out It has become increasingly clear in recent months that some county citizens do not feel they are being heard clearly by their elected representatives. To pave or not to pave is the question. There are valid points on both sides. The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors and others on the community have pointed out that many of the county’s roads are a problem for fire and rescue vehicles as well as school buses, farm vehicles and other types of large trucks and machinery. They are extremely concerned about the continuing problems this represents as well they should be. Opponents of planned road work to secondary roads say that once roads are paved the speed on those roads increases and that creates a safety hazard. The Virginia Department of Transportation has figures to back them up. No one on either side really disputes those points. However, some opponents of the county’s plans for secondary roads, specifically those people objecting to continued work on Route 621 in the StonewallHawthome District, have brought up another very valid concern. Why can’t they get their road issue back on the agenda since, to date, VDOT has no contract for work on that remaining portion of the road even though the supervisors have approved the road work? Seems a fair question. After all, we do live in a democracy, the supervisors are their elected representatives and they are only asking to be heard formally. They say by the time they realized what was planned for the road the work had been approved and begun. Yes, they should have been more aware. The supervisors have said they’ve heard the arguments against continued work but feel the work is necessary. In light of the continued opposition to the road work they should allow the issue to be put back on the agenda. After all, what will it hurt to listen? We want your attic photos The Rappahannock News wants your attic photos. We’ll pay $5 per photo that we use. Photos should be brought in i to the News office and may be picked up after they are used. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom The stream off Harris Hollow Road was picturesque after Tuesday night’s snowfall, the first of the year. Although there wasn’t much accumulation, schools in Rappahannock did close and road conditions were slick. Letters Put Route 621 back on agenda Discussion around the planned paving of Route 621 has brought many important point to light. It is apparent that the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors care deeply about the well-being of Rappahannock County and that they uphold the philosophy of keeping it “scenic.” But there is considerable difference of opinion between the board and some of their constituents. An inspired, concerned group of people who live on Route 621, as well as a large < majority of the people with whom I have spoken, disagree with paving the last mile of 621. The board has been asked to put Route 621 back on the agenda for reconsideration and have politely decided against it. They argue that they don’t have time to put something back on the agenda every time someone disagrees. They feel that they have heard from their constituents and are prepared to make a decision. The problem is that many of their constituents don’t feel as though they have been heard. While the board and the people who oppose paving ( Down Memory Lane ''s'1" 30 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 14, 1967 Citizens National Bank, Flint Hill branch, will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Saturday, Dec. 23 and on Christmas Day. The Assembly of God Church, Sperryville, will present a Christmas pageant on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. The Christmas Home Lighting and Decorating Contest, annually sponsored by the Town Council in Washington, will be judged this year on Christmas Eve between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church in Sperryville will present a Christmas play entitled “The Christmas Stranger” on Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. 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. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 14, 1972 The Trail Riders of Rappahannock are corralling a full range of sopranos, altos, tenors and basses for this week’s Christmas Caroling Ride through the Big Woods. Singing in the saddle will surely warm the spirit if not the toes of those who leave with them at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17. The Christmas party annually held at the library for all the county children will be on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. The Christmas luncheon held annually by the Rappahannock County Garden Club is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. and will be held at the Steak House on LF.S. 522 near Culpeper. The public dinner served in Castleton Sunday was well attended and proceeds benefited the Castleton Community Fire Department. The Castleton Ladies Auxiliary donated a door prize, a ceramic Christmas tree made by Woodrow Bennett of Scrabble, which was awarded to Brook Woodward of Castleton. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Dec., 1987 The movie “Dragnet” will be playing at the Gay Street Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The Middle Street Gallery in Washington is displaying fine arts and crafts for holiday gifts. Ann Kolack, pastry chef at the Village Cafe, will be offering a class in the fun art of gingerbread house making Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Child Care and Learning Center. The Bed and Breakfast Association of Rappahannock County is having an open house and tour on Dec. 13. All seven B&B’s will be open. Fourteen Future Business Leader of America students attended the National Fall Leadership Conference held Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22 in Washington, D.C. at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Piedmont’s participants in the educational workshops included Eugene Hodge, Ralna Trout, Tommy Dodson, Travis Wiley, Lisa Carpenter, Apollo Cotton, Neil Dowell, Vicky Gordon, Cindy McFarland, Francis Powell, Crystal Stallard, Pamela Sykes, Robin Shanks, J.J. Jubilee and advisers Nancy Smith, Jim McCormick and Nancy Pettengill. Route 621 disagree, they are also in agreement. They are both worried about safety, about the future integrity of the county as a rural entity and the well-being or Rappahannock’s residents. Paving and widening will ensure that people can pass on the road, that trees will not be in precarious locations and that large agricultural vehicles can pass. These agricultural vehicles are of great importance as the large beautiful masses of land that allow us to call it scenic and rural are mostly agricultural. We need to assure their longevity. The other side says that if the road is paved, safety will be sacrificed; it will be used more often and driven on faster. They see into the future when the road could be used as a Sperryville bypass, cutting from U.S. 522 and Route 231, which would sacrifice their quiet, safe neighborhood, threaten business to the farms on that road, which would lose their quaint atmosphere, and possibly even effect the wellbeing of business in Sperryville. They are aware that the road was put on the agenda in 1982, but much has changed since then. The comprehensive plan wasn’t even in existence at that time. They also know that agricul ture is integrally important to the county, but that agricultural is not necessarily a synonym for environmentally sound — a balance must be achieved. What I see is an issue that needs further discussion. We are entering a very delicate era. Rappahannock is an exception in a sea of encroaching development. And paving Route 621 is about development — it makes land more accessible, “safer” or more quickly and easily employed by not only agricultural machinery and cars, but construction equipment, school buses and tour buses. The threat of subdividing is brought closer to home when the county makes decisions that seems to cater to it. The Route 621 issue is a microcosm of a struggle Rappahannock will face over and over in the future. Whether or not Route 621 is paved, the issue will arise again. We, as citizens of Rappahannock and as elected officials must be willing to make and support decisions that may seem inconvenient at the moment, but that will assure the future beauty of our county. Everything this county does sets a example to the world outside. Everything that the board of supervisors does in the direction of devel opment sets a precedent for ! Rappahannock’s future. We | do not want to be friendly to development. We want to go screaming and kicking, dragging our feet. We want our beautiful, agricultural, environmentally sound county to be here for generations and generations to come. Development is stealthfully approaching, and Route 621 is an example of it. We must tread carefully and thoughtfully into the future. The weight of any decision made concerning matters of development stretches far beyond the single issue. Waiting to decide about Route 621 seems the only thing appropriate. Isn’t a decision of this importance worthy of causing a little delay in routine? This is an exceptional case that will be . setting a precedent. The board has been asked to reconsider and does not seem to be listening. What can we do in order to be heard? Before further action is - taken on this issue, I implore the board of supervisors to at least set the precedent of letting the people of Rappahannock be heard; please put Route 621 back on the agenda for further study • and consideration. DAFNA LAURIE Woodville What are we choosing? I have been following the clarification of the six year plan and the recent opposition to the paving of Route 621 with great interest. Galen McBride’s articles have been revealing and informative. The letters you have received from county residents concerning this issue has been compelling. After a thorough reading of McBride’s article I was left with several impressions, some of which made me think about the usefulness of writing at all. Does the “universe of opinion” have any bearing? Is it just opinion that has been so strongly and well expressed in the recent weeks of Letters to the Editor concerning Yancey Road? And how does my supervisor support the paving of all secondary roads despite language in the Comprehensive Plan that allows for saving the rustic character of some of our county’s roads? Aren’t most of us hoping that this comprehensive plan not only has meaning, but can save us from losing what we know in Rappahannock? These are not issues that should be ignored and summed up in “recent purchasers who put their personal wants first” against the safety of the people born and raised here. We are all residents in Rappahannock County. The changes I have seen on the road I travel (in and out of Gid Brown Hollow daily) have been beneficial in making one curve safer and keeping the road in operation during a flood. I recall the concern of several neighbors who came out the day the trees were felled as the road was widened. Maybe they were recent purchasers. I also recall hearing a long time resident saying when he entered Route 622 from U.S. 211 he didn’t feel like he was going home anymore. The straight part of Route 622 paved and widened and without trees on either side has always been straight but I can guarantee the cars and trucks go a lot faster now, calling for the need of two speed limit signs. I have also observed a gravel road etiquette that seems to be in place. People slow down when coming around the narrow turns because they know they are there. Cars slow down to let another take the bridge first. And the urgency of UPS, a school bus or a pick up truck compels one to give the right of way, especially on the gravel road. People putting their wants ahead of the needs of the county is not the issue here. These “recent purchasers” (and those who oppose certain changes who are not recent purchasers) are invigorating our county and care about it. Theses are not selfish concerns with no heed to safety. , I would like to live in a * county whose residents were^ both “recent purchasers” • with these kinds of concerns * and those who have been \ born and raised and walked the dirt roads before I was <■ born. A scar on a mountain £ top is a sign for all to see for? ever. So is a stately Sycamore on a winding coun? try road. What are we choos-iing, as county residents rep-1 resented by our supervisors, ’ together? r BARBARA SHERWOOD Washington i l

JV, varsity play well but fall to Strasburg ; By Jan LaValley . Rappahannock News Staff Writer < Rappahannock came out Strong and scored the first goal ;in the boys varsity basketball game against Strasburg Friday night but after that had a tough time as Strasburg quickly •answered with a three pointer. Rappahannock rallied to ;pull within four to six points at various times during the first quarter of the game. They hustled and had better full; court offense and defense than I Strasburg but rushed the ball :to the goal many times and lacked the percentage of baskets that Strasburg had. !■ But Rappahannock kept "fighting galvanized by No. 33 [Jason Baldwin and No. 55 wMike Settle. . i At the end of the first quar[{ter the score was Strasburg, !;16, Rappahannock, 10. |l Strasburg pulled ahead in II the second quarter by as much | as 13 points but the Panthers 'kept at it and narrowed the I; lead to within six points to ! make it 23 to 29 with about 1 2:40 left in the quarter. However, they continued to rush the ball to the goal and missed valuable shots while Strasburg made their shots count. At the half the score was 24 to 34 giving Strasburg a comfortable lead. During the third quarter both teams continued to hit about the same number of shots to keep the score about 10 points apart. But at about the halfway point Strasburg began to pull ahead and increased their lead by 14 points with just under three minutes remaining. Strasburg increased that to a 15 point lead, 53/38, with 18 second left in the quarter and that was the final score at the end of the third quarter. During the fourth quarter play was fast and furious but Strasburg maintained a better shooting average even though Rappahannock again pulled to within 10 points. With 3:40 left in the game, Strasburg pulled further ahead and had a 14 point lead with 1:13 left to play.. The Panthers narrowed that to 58 to 68 for the game final, with No. 45, Dan Settle making the last basket. The junior varsity team didn’t fare as well as the varsity and lost to Strasburg 26 to 45. Again, the percentage of baskets made was the key to Strasburg’s success. The junior Panthers played well but had a difficult time keeping control of the ball. At the end of the third quarter the score was 19 to 33. The Panthers had several good rallies and continued to hustle but couldn’t maintain the pace. They really put pressure on toward the end of the fourth quarter but it was too little too late. The percentage of missed free throws was also a factor in the Panthers loss to Strasburg. The teams were to play Stonewall Tuesday but the game was rescheduled to Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. due to school being canceled for snow. The next home game is Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. against Emmanuel. ON THE MOVE: Rappahannock’s Dan Settle, No. 45, drives the ball downcourt. I--T— Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan LaVafley IT’S GOOD!: Rappahannock boys varsity basketball player Jason Baldwin, No. 33,(at left with arms raised) shoots a foul shot during the game against Strasburg Friday. Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. Diremt Call Classifies Direct (800) 852-4797. We hope lots of good old-fashioned cheer will be coming your way during the holidays. And may we say "thank you" for your patronage. —The Staff and Management BROOKSIDE RESTAURANT LURAY, VIRGINIA Brookside Gift Shop will be open until December 24th. HUGE SALE IN PROGRESS. The Restaurant will close at 2:00 p.m. December 14th for our “Winter's Nap” and will reopen for full-time operation January 16th, 1998. 025 w/16‘ bar $299.95 BG-55 Electric Blower $69.95 STIHL When You Depend On Tools, Depend on STIHL In-store Financing Available Santa Has Arrived at Luray Motor Company! Tremendous Year-End Reductions! Check out these super values for under $9,000! Plus many more reductions too numerous to mention* I 26 North Broad Street, Luray, Virginia 22835 If^i (540) 743-5128 Open tU 7 pjn. Monday thro Friday • Saturday tH 1 jun. i Quality MteMwccarli FORD AD ENDS 12-20-97 lamwwciiiinfc 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, call (540) 675-3338. '. . . .. . , ' ' No subscription accepted for more than 1 year. Offer expires December 31,1997

Meeting From Page A1 questions, but did not make a formal presentation or offer a question-and-answer period for all participants. The calendar for next year’s public hearings is being scheduled now. Most will be in Fauquier and Prince William counties. Several citizens asked Moore to look into specific safety concerns on their neighborhood roads. Tom Pendergast, Grand View Road resident, asked that vegetation be cleared to improve sight distance where Hunter Road dead-ends at Route 626. He also said that roadside ditches were up to a foot deep and were full of debris and leaves. Moore agreed to check out the vegetation problem and agreed that ditch depth can be reduced, “but real improvement means pushing the ditches back which impacts trees, fences, etc.” In response to Harris, Moore stated that “no one has asked us to restart the Sperryville bypass or connector, but that may resurface again.” Regarding the Kellerco Study, “VDOT is not doing anything to r that degree, but there is an effort to develop a statewide needs plan that would run to 2015.” Moore expects to receive additional information in 1998. “Money needs are up in the billions of dollars,” said Moore. Moore said that U.S. 29 and U.S. 17 south to Fredericksburg will receive more VDOT attention. Truck traffic is expected to increase. “Truck traffic was banned on 17, but that only pumps the trucks through the county.” He also projected that U.S. 29 will become six lanes from Warrenton to Gainesville, following the results of VDOTs Interstate 66 Major Investment Study. VDOT already controls the right-of-way necessary for the project. Anna Wallen of Woodville also had questions regarding U.S. 29. According to Moore, VDOT has an active study to rebuild U.S. 29 south from Warrenton to Charlottesville as a limited access highway. After the study was completed, it was “modified to be less impactive on the land and sent back to the governor’s office” for review. It is being held for the next appointed Commonwealth Transportation Board. Moore suggested that the information could be provided to local county governments to use to help reserve land for the future right-of-way. Marc Malik from Gid Brown Hollow Road asked if VDOT was working in conjunction with the Planning Commission. Moore replied that cooperative projects with several citizens’ groups have been very fruitful, particularly where citizens specifically represent their magisterial districts. Frank Warner, a Scrabble Road resident, pointed out that both the population and residents’ attitudes toward road construction have changed dramatically over the past 30 years. “Most roads in the county are passable,” he observed. Some people wanted “some improvement — now it’s too much.” Moore recognized that environmental awareness and the need for preservation has spread all over the country. He referred to the Golden Crescent — pressure from population centers on the East Coast — and said, “I anticipate us doing fewer roads but spending the same amount of money.” Joy Sloane, the newly-elected president of RLEP, proposed that VDOT consider the needs of people who use dirt and gravel roads for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. “We are discussing speed versus a slower life style, not just paving versus gravel.” Moore said that VDOT is “developing a traffic calming policy designed to slow traffic. Some roads can be designated for bikes and pedestrians, but that has not proven very effective on gravel roads” out in the country where enforcement is difficult. Barbara Williams, of the Sperryville Historical Committee, brought up a continuing flooding problem near her home in the Sperryville historic district. Over time, the roads have been built higher and higher. With no drainage system, yards repeatedly flood. Moore noted that VDOT would look into the problem arid that it would coordinate with the numerous environmental and historical groups concerned with the town’s preservation. Milling down the roadbed and installing drains was a possible solution. Newbill Miller, of Washington, inteijected that the number of people in the county who do not want any roads are in the minority. He stated that a great deal of effort had gone into the zoning process and that the county had benefitted from it. He was concerned that “this movement against roads will result in a complete turn- around.” Roads From Page A1 Hampton Projects The Hampton District projects in the current plan are: (Numbers refer to priority established county-wide by the board of supervisors.) No. 16: Route 622, Rock Mills Road, from Route 626 to .5 miles east Route 626 (length .5 miles). Reconstruct, widen and pave a gravel road. Daily traffic count 132. Improvements requested by a few property owners in the area. No engineering activity ongoing. Have not contacted property owners concerning right-of-way acquisition. Road has required a great deal of maintenance in the past due to flooding and washouts. VDOT will make effort to minimize impact on trees, etc. Improvements designed to stabilize roadbed. Projected start date April 2001, projected completion, July 2001. No. 17: Route 626, Mount Salem Avenue in the Town of Washington, Va. From Route T1101, Gay Street, to Business U.S. 211/522, Main Street, (length .05 miles). Widen existing pavement and install drain. Daily traffic count 419. This is now an open ditch next to the building housing the County Building Inspector’s office and several small shops. On one side of the ditch is a stone wall. VDOT proposes to install an underground drainage pipe, widen the hardsurfaced road slightly and add a sidewalk that would intersect the sidewalk on Gay Street. VDOT already has sufficient right-of-way to do the work. No opposition expected. Projected start date July 2001, projected completion, August 2001. No. 31: Route 633, Battle Run Road bridge. From .02 miles east Route 627 to .07 miles east Route 627 (length .05 miles). Reconstruct approaches to the bridge and reconstruct the bridge itself. Daily traffic count 35. This is a timber deck ' bridge with metal siderails. The bridge has a safety rating of 44.30 out of 100. 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Neighbors/B3 Obituaries/B5 Classifieds/B4 Real Estate/B6 December 10,1997 Chris Goodine: A master of metal By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer He says he has always been a dreamer and calls making his jewelry a magical process. Christopher Goodine, owner of Chris’ Shop designs in gold and silver in Washington, Va. is a New Hampshire Yankee who wandered through the county with his wife, Jean, in 1984. They loved it and Goodine rented his shop in 1985, making his the oldest business on Main Street. He said he would love to see the town full of artists *md craftspeople. “The folks who come down from The Inn really help preselect my clientele nicely,” he said. It is wonderful to be on Main Street, he said, because The Inn sets such high standards. Goodine’s customers come from all over the world, and one-half of his jewelry is custom-made. He is busy from September to December just filling custom orders for Christmas. Goodine said visitors who come into his shop are pleased the jewelry is openly displayed. He says he cannot remember anything ever being shoplifted. ' The theme of most of his jewelry is the “wave link,” one inch size pieces of silver or gold wire hammered into a wave shape. Most of his jewelry is made of combinations of wave links and rings, each piece is handmade and assembled. It is a slow process to make the pieces and art can’t be rushed, he said. The pieces are named for area locals and vary in numbers and patterns of links. The Rappahannock style is a simple wave link chain. The Appalachian style is made with two parallel wave links, the Cross-current is double Appalachian chains crossing. His earrings called “Joy” are made of concentric circles that rotate freely around a center ball. - He also crafts snowflake pendants that he actually weaves together. The Nefertiti necklace is an Egyptian looking style necklace, in gold with garnets, and the Cleopatra is similar without stones. The Venturi bracelet, inspired by the design of the 1958 Chevy, has a futuristic style and can be purchased in gold and silver. Jewelry prices start at about $30 to $40. Jewelry is a craft that teaches you patience, Goodine said. Each wave link takes 100 hammer blows to form and then is filed and holes drilled. It is connected to rings, soldered shut, pickled and finally polished. He creates jewelry in silver, white, yellow and rose gold. He said he prefers silver because silver has better reflective qualities. Goodine’s workshop is well organized and equipped with every piece of machinery a jeweler might need in an incredibly small space — 10 by 18 feet. Anna Wallen and Robin Kaye help him sell and make jewelry in the tiny shop. He said he soon hopes to build a larger shop next to his pre sent one where and will be able to hire more help. lb conserve space the area behind one display counter drops to expose a trap-door with a stairs that lead to the basement workshop. It’s easy to bump your head and the problem with the stairs caused quite a few bruised noggins, so the offending timber was abundantly padded to soften any blows one might incur from descending too quickly. Not long ago Goodine invented the “kachunka” machine and explained its purpose with the analogy that the “kachunka” machine is to the wave Jink . what the Gutenberg Pr*ess is to the word. This hydraulically operated, noisy machine with it’s vice and multiple pieces of long brass tubing snaking around, allows Goodine or his Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cart Ebom HARD AT WORK: Goodine works at the hydraulic press which he uses to form gold and silver wire into wave links. helpers to manufacture wave links with tremendous speed and accuracy. It makes a loud and distinct “kachunka” sound when the three foot handle is moved back and forth. It reduces the number of hammer hits required from 100 to about five or six for the final twist. Goodine looks every bit the craftsman with his brown leather vest, turtleneck and thick glasses. His precision with words may surprise some. When a word is unclear he immediately looks it up in the large dictionary on his desk. He said he has learned to do that being married to a woman with a phD in English. His wife, Jean teaches and heads the English department at Northern Virginia Community College. After high school Goodine was in the army from 1963 to 1966. He attended Belnap College for one year and in 1970 he said he bought a raising hammer (a jeweler’s hammer) in Boston beginning his career as a self-taught jeweler. He is a member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen which is the oldest organization of its kind that helps preserve cottage industries. Goodine became a League member and he also sells his jewelry at the League’s stores. He works from 11 a.m. to^ 11 p.m., although his life is ' leisurely, he says. His shop is open Thursday through Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. He closes in August when he travels to his studio in the birch woods in New Hampshire. WAVE LINK PATTERN: On display at Chris’ Shop are his originals such as this necklace done in silver. Bittinger’s illustrations on display at Olde Way Studio By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer “Rocking Horse Christmas,” by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by local artist, Ned Bittinger, is among the top 10 best selling books distributed by Ingram’s, a bookstore wholesaler. It is also Review the American Booksellers’ Pick of the List from among the 6,000 children’s books published each year. Bittinger’s colorful show at Olde Way Art Studio in Sperryville displays the 17 oil paintings he designed and painted for the book. The paintings are arranged to fol Rappahannock News Start Photo/Carl Ebom SIGNING: Ned Bittenger signs a copy of his book for Marisa DeJamette of Culpeper at last week’s opening of his current show. low the pages in the book and with the accompanying text have strong visual and emotional impact. It is well worth the trip out to Sperryville to see the show the book is an added bonus. The first printing was limited to 60,000 books and is no longer available in many bookstores. For each book sold, Bittinger receives 79 cents. A second printing is planned, but not until Christmas of 1998. Bittinger, 46, expresses the wonder of childhood fantasy well. What makes his book illustrations such fun is his exciting depiction of dramatic action, as when the young boy on his rocking horse battles a charging war horse and knight. Children, as well as those who are young at heart, can easily relate to Bittinger’s work. His paintings for the book show fine technique and the supportive details, such as the sailboat in many background scenes, subliminally unifies the book. His use of dramatic light and shadows and a colorfill palette bring life to the scenes. Also on display at the show is the palomino rocking horse modeled by Bittinger who did not want to infringe on any copy write laws by using another artist’s model. He said he learned to sculpt and carve wood in classes taught by Charles Flickinger at Olde Way. He said he considers Flickinger an excellent teacher and that sculpting is far easier than painting. Several local children as well as Norman and Sandra Cartwright-Brown’s Jack Russell terrier, Nellie, were models for the illustrations. Oliver Brass, Bittinger’s neighbor, was the model for the main character as a young boy and later as his son (with red hair). Steve von Fange was the model for the boy as he appeared as a 12-year-old. Bittinger said his idea for the cover was originally turned down by his editor at Scholastic Press, Diana Hess, but ultimately was chosen for the cover. The most difficult illustration, Bittinger said, was the last page which originally showed birds flying in the sky. He was never completely satisfied with the painting, he said, and Hess wanted it to be more of a holiday book, so he went back to the easel to rework it. The result, a Santa and sleigh seen mostly as a shadow, was an excellent conclusion to a charming Christmas book! Lands End catalog chose one illustration from the book for their holiday cover. Brooke Myers, a young Rappahannock County resident, appears in the Christmas morning scene with Oliver Brass. Bittinger was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and attended Landon School in Bethesda, Md. and Denison University in Ohio. He earned a master of fine arts degree from George Washington University and lived in Northwest Washington. He and his wife, Mary, planned to move to Asheville, N.C. until they visited Rappahannock County with a friend from Linden. By the time they went through Flint Hill, he said, they changed their minds and decided to move here. Bittinger uses a technique called “alia prima” which manipulates paint while it is still wet. He uses a product by Winsor and Newton called Artisan Water Mixable Oil Painting Medium that allows the oil paint to be thinned with water. The advantage in this product is that the artist does not inhale the toxic vapor from turpentine or mineral spirits. Bittinger’s first book, “The Matzah that Papa Brought Home,” by Fran Manushkin won the American Library Associations’ Notable Children’s Book Award. “The Blue and the Gray,” by Eve Bunting won the International Readers’ Association Teachers’ Choice and the Hoosier’s Young Readers’ Award of Indiana. He will demonstrate his technique as a still life painter on Friday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Shimmering Meadows Studio in Slate Mills,, the fee is $30, and the demo will be followed by a painting workshop this weekend. Call 547-4817 for more information. RCES sponsors food, toy, supply drive Rappahannock County Elementary School and the Rappahannock County Elementary School ParentTeacher Organization are sponsoring a collection of non-perishable food, new school supplies, new hats, mittens and toys for families in need this holiday season. Items will be collected in the lobby of RCES through Dec- 17. Boxes for collection will be provided. Families receiving supplies will remain anonymous. Every year RCES has quietly collected for families who are having a difficult time or are a little financially strapped during the holiday season. Donations have been made available to the Social Services Department, the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office and other organizations for anonymous distribution. In addition this year, RCES and the RCES PTO are working with local churches to get the word out to the community to take care of those in need. Donations of new toys would be especially appreciated this close to Christmas. But many other supplies are helpful. Candy Lamma, guidance counselor at RCES, suggests, “pencils, paper and other school supplies, puzzles, wooden blocks, classic children’s books, new stuffed animals in addition to the basics such as canned goods, boxed food, soap, scarves and mittens.” “We live in an extraordinary community. People are so willing to give,” said RCES PTO vice president Susan McCarthy. “If we all work together we can give everyone a happy holiday season. It is important for children to see a community come together to help others,” she said. Donations will be collected at RCES from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call Candy Lamma at RCES, 987-8259 or McCarthy at 675-1101.

Church \ Activities Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Third Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 14 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. with communion and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. -Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Choir Practice 7 p.m Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Rev. 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. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. F T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Choir Practice and Prayer 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Eucharist II 9:15 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek 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. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. 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 and nursery will be provided during the lecture. 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 Seilasie’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. Photo courtesy of Mary S. Priest HOMEMAKER OF THE YEAR: Alice Pullen, center, was awarded Homemaker of the Year honors at a recent achievement night. With Mrs. Pullen are daughters, Mary Frances Bywaters, left and Alice Virginia Butler, right. Alice Pullen receives double honors, award By MARY S. PRIEST Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock County Family & Community Educators’ (Homemakers Club) Achievement Program was held Nov. 3 at Amissville Baptist Church. Mrs. Florence Tidman, 90 year old me^beTi'gave the devotional emphasizing the importance of a smile or kind word to those we meet daily to help them and us along life’s way. The program Personal Safety was given by an officer of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department. His information was well received and time was allowed for questions from the audience. Mrs. Iva Lam, president of the Amissville club recognized Mrs. Alice P. Pullen as Homemaker of the Year and pinned her with a FCE pin. Mrs. Pullen has been a member of Homemakers Club for over 50 years. Mrs. Mary Priest, secretary of the County Council pinned a corsage on Mrs. Pullen and announced that the scholarship given to a graduating senior each year by this group will be named, The Alice P. Pullen Scholarship. Mrs. Pullen has been a hard worker all her life. She was born into a family of five girls .and one boy in Fauquier County. She attended school in a one room school. At an early age she learned to milk cows, cut corn and plow the fields. After the death of her husband, she began to help at the Senior Center. She is still serving food there as she has for the past 18 years. Mrs. Pullen also helps with the Bloodmobile as she has for many years. She makes the chicken salad sandwiches and pound cake served to donors. She has always helped with the Baccalaureate reception. We all remember her pouring punch at one of the tables after baking dozens of cookies to be served too. We know Alice as the dahlia lady. She raises beautiful dahlias in her garden. They are arranged in her church many Sundays each year. In the fall when the roots are dug, some of these roots find new homes and the beauty is spread. At 85 years old, Alice Pullen continues to give. When told the scholarship was being named for her and we would like for her to present the scholarship/in June at graduation, she said, “I’ll do it.” Book benefits hospice By participating in the second annual Adventures in Dining program, 25 popular local restaurants are supporting Hospice of the Rapidan’s Benevolent Care Fund for terminally ill patients and their families. The 1998 book fea tures 37 coupons redeemable for over $200 in discounts. Coupons are valid through November 1998. Books may be purchased at $30 each, or $25 for two or more, by calling Hospice of the Rapidan, (540)825-4840. Attend holiday church services Gid Brown Bible Baptist A special Christmas services 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 Gid Brown Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to all. Sperryville Methodist 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. Methodist Living Nativity The Methodist Churches of the Rappahannock charge will once again sponsor the living nativity, on Dec. 2Q from 6 until 9 p.m. The event will be held in the Red Shed, beside the Rappahannock Library near Washington at Scyamore Hill House. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Older youth Christmas pageant will be held at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Please bring a favorite potluck dish or two to share at the fellowship dinner to follow. Also at Reynolds Dec. 21 adult choral cantata will be held during the 11 a.m. worship service and the younger youth pageant and hymn sing at 7 p.m. On Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. there will be a candlelight service at Reynolds. All are invited to attend. Willis Chapel United Methodist The Willis Chapel United Methodist Church will present the Christmas Play “Is That Your Christ?” on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. The admission is a can of food for the needy. Fellowship Assembly of God Fellowship Assembly of God near Sperryville will be having their Christmas program entitled, “The Miracle of Love” on Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. Pastor Joel Cress and congregation extends a warm welcome to all. Amissville United Methodist Church On Sunday, Dec. 14 during the Sunday School hour there will be a “Jesus Birthday Party” with cake and small gifts. Each child is asked to bring canned or packaged food as a gift to Jesus as we help special families to have a nice Christmas. At the 11 a.m. service the Advent Them is Joy. We have a children’s time during this service and have children’s church during the sermon for ages through third grade. Nursery is available all morning from 9:45 until the close of worship. In the evening, there will be a Christmas program at 6:30 p.m. with each Sunday* School class contributing poems, music or skits. * Following this we will have refreshments in the fellowship hall and talk with Bishop Nicholas of the 4th century, the boy bishop . Treats will be found in our children’s shoes. Come and bring the family. For more information call Rev. Nancy White at 937-4397.1 On Dec. 21 at the 11 a.m.service the church will be receiving gifts for boys and! girls in five families. , ' Please join and bring a/ small gift. Mark it boy or girl; and the age range to help to! deliver it to the appropriate! child. “The Blessing of the Toys” takes place at this service. There will be a Candlelight Service on Christmas Evfe> starting at 7:30 p.m. It will? include readings, scripture, communion, and the singing of hymns. We invite visitors, guests in your home for the holidays, and the whole community to join. Amissville United Methodist church is located on Route 211 west of Warrenton and north of Culpeper. Nursery is provided 0-5 years. It sits on the hill past the intersection of 642 and 211. Flint Hill United Methodist The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have a1 Christmas program oh Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. 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) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts. 211 & 522 SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 The words themselves are mv'tones to him. black "w.|ineeles" auainst the white pace - but Daddy makes them sound very interesting. Later this boy will 'hew in to read for himself and a vast new world will be opened. In it. howev er. other mysteries will appear - other things that seem as impossible as the black Words against the white pages. But gradually these will Sunday Luke 3:1-20 Monday Malachi 3:1-18 ^- become clearer. One of these mysteries is religion. Understanding God's message and learning the meaning of faith - these s ital subjects take a particular kind of education and special studs. It will take the remainder of iucsudy Malachi 4:1-6 Wednesday Psalm 126 Thursday Isaiah 9:2-7 his lifetime. and yet more. to fully understand the spiritual universe. But it this little boy is lucky his parents will see to it that he eets this "education'' in a special place - in their house otWorship. 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4-H Junior garden club Photo Courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day The 4-H Junior Garden Club members will have the happiest birds in Rappahannock County this holiday season. Under the volunteer leadership of Ms. Carolyn Emerick the 4-Her’s made treats from stringing cranberries and popcorn on a thin wire and shaping them into hearts. Also making “grub tubs” from orange halfs filled with peanut butter, birdseed and popcorn and covering large pine cones with peanut butter and birdseed. A recycling project using plastic liter bottles and dowel rods as bird feeders were also made. These 4-Her’s will have a beautiful tree in their yard to watch and identify wild birds during the holiday season. Pictured from left to right Devin Day, Carly Day, Ben Pendleton, Carolyn Emerick, Tommy Pendleton and Lisa Pendleton volunteer leader. Wishes extended to Mrs. S. Atkins , Happy birthday to Mrs. Sallie Atkins on Fodderstack Road who will celebrate her day on Friday, Dec. 12. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Frazier and daughters Crystal dnd Kerri of Spotsylvania were recent visitors of relatives in the county. Sorry Mr. Frazier’s names was left out of the recent news. The Youth Group of the Washington Baptist Church is selling T-shirts and caps with Christian logos for $12 and riiouse pads for $7. To place an order call Gretchen Long at 675-1713 or the church at 6753336. * Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. the deacons and their spouses are invited to a Christmas buffet at the Washington Baptist Church parsonage. Miss Amanda Brown and Miss Lucy Burnham returned home Sunday evening after sight-seeing for several days in New York City with a group of 40 students. From all reports a great time was had by all. Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill and Bobbie Jo Brown spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Wednesday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Dorothy By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Henry of Purcellrville and Miss Judy Henry of Leesburg. Saturday guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Jeanetta Hawkins of Arlington, Mrs. Connie Snider and children Blake and Samantha of Ashburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Burke of Annandale and their grandchildren Brandon and Mathew McClellan of Manassas. Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville and her mother Mrs. Annie Hawkins shopped and had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins in Fredericksburg on Sunday. Monday Charles Clark of Manassas visited Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church visited the Clarks on Friday. Have a great week. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. HICKORY * M x: 4;>-, No Payments No Interest until 1998 s Financing contingent on your approved credit. Hackleys celebrate 50 th anniversary Our own Dorothy and Graham Hackley were married on Nov. 12, 1947, raised a family, worked side by side for over 40 years in Hackley’s Store, and have “seldom” had a cross word! They are amazingly compatible and genuinely enjoy each other’s company. We held off on our anniversary wishes so family members could surprise them with a visit. God bless you both as you head toward your next 50 years! Congratulations to Brandy and Gary Breeden, Jr. who celebrated their first anniversary Dec. 7. You are invited to attend the Rappahannock High School and 'Elementary School bands’ annual concert being held Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. at the high school. Once again the Amissville Baptist Church, Amissville Methodist Church, Bethel Baptist Church, and the Amissville Ruritan Club are joining forces for the Community Christmas Food Drive. There will be collection boxes for canned and boxed food items at the three churches as well as Hackley’s Store, Mayhugh’s Store, and LomBar-Dy’s in Amissville. If you would like to make a cash donation, there will be a collection iar at Hackley’s Store or you may contact Dorothy Hackley (937-4822), Nancy Nicholas (937-4470), or Charlie Priest (937-4072) before Dec. 20. Donations may be mailed to Dorothy Hackley, P.O. Box 75, Amissville, Va. 20106. Last year this effort helped needy families with generous food baskets and presented many senior citizens and shutins with fruit baskets and poinsettias. If you have a suggestion of someone who should be remembered in one of these ways, please drop their name and address (as well as your name and telephone number) By GLENDA GUM m m - a mmmm mmmmm mm i » in the collection jar or call Dorothy Hackley with the information. Help us to help others in our community to have a joyful holiday season! Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be hosting a dance on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proper dress attire is required — no shorts are permitted and shirts must has collars. For more information call 937-5282. Guess who is visiting Viewtown General Store this Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. — Santa Claus! Come shake Santa’s hand and 1 enjoy refreshments with your friends. Call 937-3249 for more information. Flashing yellow lights, blinking red lights — no, these are not Christmas donations. It is a school bus preparing to stop to load or unload children. State law requires a driver to wait until the lights are turned off before proceeding and to obey the 25 mph speed limit in school zones when the lights are blinking. This speed is in effect until the “End of School Zone” sign is reached. Be patient because a driving citation is not something you want for Christmas! Just an early reminder that news for the week of Dec. 22 will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 18, and submitted on Friday, Dec. 19. News for the week of Dec. 29 will be picked up by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Thank you for helping me with our early deadlines! Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 with your ideas for stories or photos. In the beautiful Shenandoah Valley — Luray, Stanley, Page County 6th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour Of Historic Bed and Breakfasts December 13,h: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. December 14th: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Visit 10 spectacular inns, gloriously decorated for the holidays. . .in Luray, Stanley and the Page County countryside. Tour homes built in the 1700s & 1800s - enjoy refreshments and browse for special gifts. . .unique items and crafts displayed for sale! Admission price is $12 and includes tour book with recipes and history of homes. Tickets available at Luray/Page County Chamber of Commerce & Brookside Restaurant. Call 540-743-3915 or 540-778-4680 for information. =Open House— Sunday, December 14, 6-9 p.m. (540) 955-4725 * Rt. 340, 2 niilrK S of Brrryville • 0|wn 6 days incl. Sunday! (markdowns to 50% off) Old & new friends are invited ^ to share in the Christmas < spirit and the opportunity to go home with some great gifts! Door Prizes Include • FREE 50# ®.Nubwi*FiectoHorse Feed to 1st 10 Horse Owners • 50# of River Run Dog Food • 100# of ®tNutivnaF»*di Horse Feed • Plus Much More! Come By for Friendship, Food and Fun! $$LG 12/a - 12/14 Just a Sampling: Waterproof Turn-out Rugs, reg. $169.99 NOW $134.99 ALL Dog Beds - Bridles - Horse Blankets & Sheets 20% Off Drastic Reduction On All In-Stock Saddles STABLE S PET SUPPLY _ Authorized Dealer ©. NutrenaFeeds fhey Ve worked tor thru* generations Upcoming Events Meeting date change The 4-H Rappahannock Small Animal Club meeting date has been changed to this Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 2 p.m. The program will be presented by wildlife rehabilitator Amo Merritt and Penny Weaver. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these activities, please call 675-3619 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, prior to the event. Santa and Mrs. Claus to appear Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Attic Treasures on U.S. 211 near Sperryville from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. All area children are invited to come and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Ragged Mountain activities The Ragged Mountain Resource Center, located at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville, has the following activities scheduled: On Dec. 13 the final second Saturday series hike for 1997 will take place. Participants should meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville by 9:30 a.m. and bring food for lunch and layered clothing according to the weather of the day. The group will return by mid-afternoon. Hike destination is Mary’s Rock. Following the day hike will be a Moonlight Hike of Old Rag. Participants will meet at Mountainside Market by 3:30 p.m. or at the upper parking lot of Old Rag in Nethers by 4 p.m. There is no charge for the hikes but contributions are encouraged. For more information on ongoing and upcoming activities, call 987-3366, e-mail hunt @ musinc.com or check the web site at “www.oldway.com/rm.htm.” Dinner, banquet planned The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department will have their annual Community dinner and Awards banquet at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the fire hall. The fire department will provide ham and turkey. Everyone else is asked to bring a covered dish. 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, fror more information call 937-3249. 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. nana boosters to meet Rappahannock Band Boosters will meet on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Rappahannock High School Library. All are invited. Santa in Flint Hill Santa will be at the Horse -n- Hound in Flint Hill on Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Free pictures with Santa. RCES sponsors holiday drive Rappahannock Elementary School and The Rappahannock County Elementary School Parent — Teacher Organization are sponsoring a collection of nonperishable food (i.e. canned or boxed goods), new school supplies, new hats, mittens and toys for families in need this holiday season. Items will be collected in the lobby of the elementary school through Dec. 17. Boxes for collection will be provided. Families receiving supplies will remain anonymous. Share the joy of the season with your family and friends — take children out to shop for others this year! Contact Candy Lamma at RCES at 987-8259. Breakfast with Santa The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21 at the fire hall. The menu consist of sausage, bacon, eggs, gravy, biscuits, cereal, coffee and orange juice. For more information call 635-6392 or 635-5472. Bloodmobile coming The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be sponsoring a bloodmobile from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. For more information call 675-3638. 4-H Club 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. For more information, call the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619. Open house at CvtD There will be a Christmas open house at Castleton Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. Featured activities will include Santa Claus, pictures with Santa, Christmas crafts, fire truck rides and blood pressure checks. Movie to be shown The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will present the illuminating meditation on Shakespeare’s “Richard III”, “Looking for Richard”, at The Theatre on Gay Street, Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. Certainly any serious actor would want to perform the works of Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the history of the English language, and A1 Pacino is no exception. Playing both the haunchbacked would-be king Richard III, ’ as well as himself, Pacino assembles a group of American actors that includes Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin and Winona Ryder. Filmed rehearsals show the rather tenuous American approach to the Bard, giving Pacino the opportunity to present critiques and observations from the likes of Shakespearean veterans such as Sir John Gielgud, Vanessa Redgrave, Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi and James Earl Jones. (PG-13, 118 minutes) 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. Hospice offers workshop Hospice of the Rapidan is offering a free workshop, “Coping with Grief during the Holidays,” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 17 and Jan. 7 at the organization’s office in Mulberry Commons, Culpeper. The workshop is open to anyone who is coping with grief due to the death of a loved one through any circumstances. 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.

INDEX Rentals 1. Rentals - Apartments 2. Rentals - Commercial 3. Rentals - Condo 4. Rentals - House 5. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 6. Rentals - Mobile Home 7. Rentals - Office 8. Rentals - Room 9. Rentals - Vac./Time Share 10. Rentals - Wanted 11. Roommates Wanted Real Estate 15. Real Estate - Commercial 16. Real Estate For Sale 17. Real Estate For Sale Owner 18. Real Estate Lots & Acreage 19. Real Estate Wanted 20. Manufactured/Custom Housing General Classified 25. Adoption 26. Announcements 27. Antiques & Collectibles 28. Arts & Crafts PQ Ai irfjnn 30. Birthdays/Happy Ads 31. Boats & Accessories 32. Business Opportunities 33. Child Care Services Offered 34. Child Care Services Wanted 35. Commuters Comer 36. Computer/Electronics Sales/Service 37. Construction/Heavy Equipment 38. Entertainment 39. Farm Equipment & Supplies 40. Firewood 41. Found 42. Fumiture/Appliances 43. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 44. Giveaways 50. Hay, Straw & Feed 51. Horses For Sale Please refer to category you wish to use General Classified cont. 52. Instruction 53. Lawn/Garden Equipment 54. Livestock For Sale 55. Lost 56. Miscellaneous For Sale 57. Miscellaneous Wanted 58. Musical Instruments/Equipment 59. Office Fumiture/Equipment 60. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 61. Personals 62. Produce 63. Recreational Equipment/Health 64. Seasonal Specials 65. Services - Business 66. Services - Cleaning 67. Services - Financing/Mortgages 68. Services - Home Health Care 69. Services - Home Improvement 70. Services - Miscellaneous 71. Tributes Automotive 83. Antiques & Classics 84. Automobiles 85. Trucks 86. Campers/RV 87. Vans 88. Motorcycles 89. Parts/Accessories 250. Too Late To Classify 251. Too Late To Employ Employment 90. Employment Services 91. Help Wanted 92. Help Wanted Domestic 93. Jobs Wanted Legal Notices 100. Bids & Proposals 101. Legal Notices 102. ABC License Heal Estate Rentals/ Sales I General Classified Legal Notices | Employment I - Automotive Call 703>777«i 110 and ask about our Horse & Farm, Home Improvement and Business & Professional Directories Rappahannock News Fauquier Times-Democrat Clarke Times-Courier Loudoun Times-Mirror Eastern Loudoun Times Reston Times Herndon Times Vienna Times Great Falls Times McLean Times Centreville Times Chantilly Times Fairfax Times Fairfax Station Times Burke Times Springfield Times Weekend Classified Wfc Mt QcZ lIfJ 1-800-852-4797 Fax 703-689-1278 http://www.timespapers.com Community Newspapers I Northern Virginia 1 Rentals Apartments Rappahannock County: Apartment tor 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 that 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 telephone number. Sperryville Area 1 bedroom,large rooms, no pets. $325.00 a month plus utilities. Call 540987-8789. 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. Small 2 bedroom cottage, washer, dryer, gasheat, no dogs, $450/ month. Flint Hill. Day 675-3958; evening 6753508. 10 Rentals 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. 4C Real Estate IU For Sale BeiTy Hollow Farm: Syria, 70 acres, borders Park, cabin, 3 acre. Lake, frontage, views, reduced to 245K. Rappahannock County, lovely wooded 18 acres, parcel, stream, frontage, $69,900. A Rare Offering! Etlan area, 101 acres, borders Park, mostly wooded, stream, views, tenant house, $295,000. Rappahannock County, 9.6 acres, wooded stream, frontage, 55K. Call Lisa Oyer. Black Diamond Farm, Etlan, 179 acres, open and wooded, frontage, streams, ponds, farmhouse, bams, mountain views, 660K. Call Cart Broyles. Jefferson Land & Reality, (540)948-5050. 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. Government Foreclosed homes from pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo's, REO’s. Your area. Toll free 1-800218-9000 Ext. H-6080 for current listings. 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. 1-800-8168172. A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. 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. [IPjReal Estate For Sale) 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 29 Auctions Absolute Auction Wednesday, Dec, 17, 10:00 AM assets of dettor, Edwards & Morris in Ivy, VA. 19 freezer and other assorted trucks; automobiles and vans; tuggers, fork lifts, and other shop tools; computers, printers and other office equipment, supplies and furniture; appliances and more. Contact Jonna McGraw (VA#2434) for details and inventory list. Woltz & Associates, Inc., Brokers & Auctioneers. 800-5513588 or 540342-3560. Antiques & Collectibles Auction Sun., Dec. 14 at 12 noon Featuring lots of antique and desirous furniture, collectibles, glassware, jewelry, old toy banks and numerous quality box lots (at end of sale) from endof-year auction center cleanout Please call for FAX or info. (540) 825-9045 Culpeper Auction Center VAF #255 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 ' 29 Auctions Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 Every Friday Night Dec. 12, at 6:00 p.m. Lots ot oriental furniture from Chantilly Estate, incl. oriental paintings, silks, silk screens and porcelain. Plus Model Home Furniture plus Christmas Toys Furniture • Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We buy or sen complete or partial estates Wei aiso buy used tumtue and household toms. Pdopavaiabte. Gansignmsnfc Hfetame For Mae Hormdfcn Cal I (703) 327-4004 E-mail: mosby@erols.com CaKm Neal, VAAR #2064 L.W. ■Scoop' Magmss, VAAR #1308 Dir: From Chantlly, lake Rt 50 3.5 miles W ot Rt. 28 (Sully Rd). From Gilberts Cornet (Rts. 15 & 50), 7 miles E on Rt. 50 (Next to Meadows Farms Nursery). Terns: Cash, Check. MOST Debit Cards. Visa, MC, Discover. Announcements day of sale tde precedence over pmted material. 36 Computer/ Electronics Sales/Service 386 Computer With VGA monitor: great for games, word processing. Software loaded, $200. (540)338-2503. 3 Indoor Cats: 12 Year old Male, 3 year old Male and 9 year old Female, all fixed and declawed. Good with children. (703)771-0101, 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. Free To Good Home Only: Dalmation mixed puppies, 6 weeks old. (540)439-9103. German Shepherd, 4 years, female. No cats, very active, playful, affectionate. Loves frisbee. Needs firm loving environment. Call 8am-8pm 779-8216. M Childcare Wanted M Livestock For Sale Llamas: Heavy and medium wool for pets, sheep guardians, breeding and packing. Registration and health records. Raised with TLC. VISA/ NIC. Warrenton area. El Shaddai Farm 540-439-1046. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Amana Air conditioner-. 8600 BTU/ HR. Like new, $300.Call 703-3919128. Sing and snore Ernie for sale. New. $600 or best offer. (703)330-3003. Technics Pro-Logic surround sound 5-speaker stereo system, $400; MAK-90 (AK-47 style), with 6-30 RD clips & 500 RD's, $400; Giant Custom Mountain bike (21” ?) $175; 500-lbs of Olympic weights plus Multi-use mega bench $175; Vita-mixer super food processor $225, De-humidifier $75; 5018 Zerox Copier (needs servicing) $35; Manual pushmower $45; Large electric weedwacker $40; Large H.E.P.A. Airpurifier $75; TV & 4 head VCR $50; Butcher Block table $200; Super vaccum cleaner $175; Dustbuster $10; shelves, desks, lamps, CD’s, books, comic book collection, crystals, Herbal Tinctures & Press. Call Justin, in Sperryville, 540-987-1167. U7 Miscellaneous vl Wanted I Pay Cash for old outbuildings from plantations - smoke & spring houses, slave quarters, kitchens, any condition considered. Call 540253-5369. Yamaha Alto Sax good condition played 2 years. $650 Call kathy 703610-1906. Cash now! We buy payments you’re receiving from insurance settlements, annuities, lotteries, seller-held mortgages/business notes, inheritances/trusts. Best prices! Advance funding 1-410-863-4707. Toll free 1-888-999-9928. Financial Freedom! Average people are earning $5-$10k permonth P/T. Very simple. No personal selling! Learn tax reduction & asset protection strategies! Not MLM! 24 hour message! 1-800-9950796 ext. 1046 Free Cash Grants! College. Scholarships. Business. Medical bills. Never Repay. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. G- 6080. NANNY NEEDED For two toddlers. Live in or out in Middleburg. Experience and references required. (540) 687-6776. 69 Services Home Improvement EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Tt»0r*9op9»ptaf arvm Horn Doconlnj S*f«« Floor Cwwrji • WndM Tiwtnafe V**WS»C tours lUptotsary --r_» rmnivnw f uomrnvfvw Rt 211 Amiuvim, VA _937*5500_ $4,000 Buys 1975 Maverick, 1976 Grenanda & 1971 Torino. Call: (540)675-1587. Ford 1987 Escort: 4 speed, good condition, runs great, new inspection. Good for student, $1,200. Call after 6pm. (540)937-5794. Ford Escort 1991: Four door, white, 5-speed, a/c, cassette Runs great. Best offer. Must sell. (540)937-5978. Honda 1992 Civic LX, mint green, mint condition. Automatic, 4 door, air-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 Mlata: 5 speed, air, power windows, cruise, cassette, C.O., alloy wheels, Red, 59K miles, must see. (540)338-9774, 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 for current listings. 85 Trucks Ford 1996 Ranger XL, like new, bedliner, Sony CD Player, custom wheels, 22,000 miles, $10,000. 540-364-1418. Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts tor cars and trudts Some new parts Motors, trasmrssrons and parts Installed (it purchased here). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. we Buy and Sell running cars and trucks Open 7 days. Mon -Sal 8-6 Locator III 229. 3 mtos past Culpeper High School 82S7S71 91 Help Wanted ELECTRICIANS Helpers & Trainees Full time with benefits for residential work throughout No. Va. Call: E.L. Kellogg, Corp. 703-968-5545 IMMEDIATE OPENING Washington, VA company seeks a full time detail oriented person for administrative/accounting duties. Nonsmoking environment. Wage negotiable. Please fax resumes to 540-9878122 Q 4 Help W 1 Wanted Aircraft Mechanics and Inspectors-Currently accepting resumes lor A&P mechanics for our BE-90 overhaul program. Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Send resume with cover letter to: K & K Aircraft Inc., P.O. Box 7, Bridgewater, VA 22812. Construction BACKHOE OPERATOR Herndon, VA Prefer experience in electric utility work. New work and cable replacement. Drugfree workplace, good wages, good benefits, well established company with 60 years in ppwer and communications construction. Call 1-800-762-5426 (EOE) VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Licensed veterinary technician needed for progressive small animal -• practice. Duties include all aspects of veterinary technology. AM/PM/Altemating Saturdays. Full time & part time positions available. Salary commensurate with experience. Call: (703)777-3313 CM Help 91 Wanted Driver to own! Class a CDl. $0 down/80 cents all miles. Average 10,000 plus miles/montn. Company drivers: Newer equipment. Competitive pay/benefits. New Apple Lines 800-843-8308. 800-843-3384. Driver-USXpress, . Inc. hiring company drivers and independent contractors now! Competitive pay, late-model conventionals, executivestyle benefits, quarterly bonuses, new pet and rider program. 1-800558-2879. Drivers-Miles add up with Homady! Start up to $.32/mile, tarp pay, bonuses and raises to $.36/mile. Assigned conventionals, benefits, more! Hornady Truck Line Su. 1-3 Wk7-5CST 1-800-343-7989 ext. EM52. Drivers-OTR. Advance your flatbed career with A.D.S.! Phone applications approved in two hours! $1,000 sign-on bonus and more! Call today! 1-800-646-3438 Ext. 1015 Owner Operators welcome! Drivers-Owner-Operators plus $.80 all miles plus stop/drop pay, our trailers and reefer fuel, paid lumpers and inhouse plate financing plus orientation pay$200. Bring truck today! Haul a load tomorrow! New Apple Lines Inc. 1800-843-8308/1-800- 800-843-8308/1-800843-3384. Drivers...Hlring experienced and inexperienced drivers! Low cost CDL training available! Excellent pay and benefits. home often, job stability, consistent miles. Swift transportation 1-800-347-4698. EOE. M/F. ADVERTISING ASSISTANT We are looking for help in the Display Advertising Department of the Fauquier Times-Democrat. We are offering a part-time position (Monday afternoons. Wednesday and Thursday mornings) amounting to 16-20 hours per week. We require: * Administrative skills-light typing, filing, completing forms. * Good organizational skills, telephone manner. * Must have own transportation-for occasional in-town pick-up and delivery. ’ Experience in newspaper ad layout desirable To schedule an interview, contact Kathleen Keller or John Toler, (540) 347-4222 Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007. MECHANIC Manassas Yr ‘round work. Must have 3-5 yrs. experience on gas, diesel, hydraulics, and heavy equipment. Drug-free workplace, benefits, well established company. Apply in person at 9701 Bsthtohwn Road or call 800762-5426 or 703368-6117. (EOE) 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 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 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: Gary Sweredski RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST II. #8067-01 Full time in Culpeper. Coordinate programs to enhance community integration/vocational opportunities for MH consumers. BS or < equivalent. $19,324.50-$21,723.00. •> SECRETARY II. #8066-01 Full time in Fauquier. Knowledge of office procedures, computer < operation/word processing, insurance billing. $7.49-$8.41/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 12/19/97, to: Human Resources, RRCSB P.O. Box 1568 Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)825-3100 II EEQ/AA I

Legal NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS IN RE: ESTATE OF BETTY WALLS MUNRO, DECEASED At the request of James W. Fletcher, III, Executor of the Estate of Betty Walls Munro, Deceased, and pursuant to Sec'Mion 64.1-171 of the ' “Code of Virginia, I , have fixed the 23rd day of December, , 1997, at 10:00 A.M. ‘ as the time, and my ‘ office in Washington, ' Virginia, as the place, for receiving debts and demands against the said decedent or her estate. The final account of the Executor is now before me : for settlement. Sharon G. Luke ■ Commissioner of Accounts ‘ 12-10-97 81623 4AA Bids & IW Proposals BID & PROPOSALS tor Plumbing * Electrical Rappahannock County Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for plumbing & electrical services. .Deadline for receipt of bids is 1:00pm on December 29, 1997. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at 540-9878773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids. #81641 12-10,17-97 miLegai IVI Notices TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE 52.4509 + acres I] 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 1 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 aubtion at the front door of the Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse, Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, on December 19, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., the following real estate with improvements thereon, Tax Map Identification No. 37-9B 0S follows: k All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and : being situate in. Piedmont Magisterial District, i ftappahannock County, Virginia, located on the •■South side of U.S. Route 211, approximately 2 ♦niles west ol 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. Kagey, 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 ana 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. I PC., Carter Hall, 31 Winchester Street, i Warrenton, Virginia, Monday through Friday bet| ween 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH, all costs of the conveyance, which shall 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 i TO THE PROPERTY, IF ANY, SHALL BE ! CONVEYED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IN “AS IS" CONDITION. THE i 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 I 3. FITNESS FOR HABITATION, i NOTICE TO SUBSEQUENT LIENHOLDERS ] ONLY- To the extent there are sufficient funds ] from the proceeds of sale, Trustee shall pay the i holder of the loan secured by the trust being exe* cuted interest on its loan through the date of J 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 set! tlement; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at I any time prior to the termination of the bidding; (iv) to Keep the bidding open for any length of time; (v) to reject all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the bate of sale; and (vii) to determine the order of .sale at the time of sale. In the event the Trustee ideems 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 , Tfust00 MICHAEL A. SCOVRONSKI Substitute Trustee ’ ATTORNEY FOR THE NOTEHOLDER . AND PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION:' Powell Lawson Duggan WALKER, JONES, LAWRENCE, DUGGAN & SAVAGE, PC. 31 Winchester Street Warrenton, Virginia 20186 (540)347-9223 PUBLISH: December 3,10, and 17 *80362 BIDS & PROPSALS (or CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for custodial supplies. Deadlines for receipt of bids is 1:00p.m. on December 29, 1997. For more information on RFP specif cations, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at 540-9878773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids. #81648 12-10.17-97 BIDS & PROPOSAL for PEST CONTROL Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids lor pest control. Deadlines for receipt of bids is 1:00 p.m. on December 29,1997. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at 540-9878773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids. • 81655 12-10.17-97 BIDS & PROPOSALS FOR HVAC Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for HVAC services. Deadline for receipt of bids is 1:00pm on December 29, 1997. For more information on RFP specifications, . contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at 540-9878773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids #81647 12-10,17-97 Q 4 Help 51 I Wanted LOUDOUN TRUCK CENTER Heavy Duty Truck Mechanics Must have experience, references ft own tools. Contact Mike at: 540-338-7156 NANNY NEEDED For two toddlers. Live in or out in Middleburg. Experience and references required. (540) 687-6776. Sales LAND SALES CAREER WATERFRONT SPECIALIST N.Y.S.E. Comp. offers unique opportunityto work directly for owner selling prime waterfront homesites. Leads, training provided. No cold calls. Must have a winning attitude, reliable transportation, able to work weekends. R.E. License preferred but not required. Fax cover letter and resume to Sales Manager (804) 580-3002 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 Lake Ridge areas. Please send your resume and salary history to Southern Financial Bank, 35 W. Piccadilly Street, Winchester, VA 22601. Two years outside sales experience and excellent credit required. "TooTateTo^” Classify BMW 325 I, 1989: 6 cylinder, 4 door, with sunroof, 5speed, electric windows, am/fm ’ cassette. 126k miles. $6,500. (540)6368919. _ Harley Davidson Road King 1996: 3,200 miles, garage kept. Violet. Show room condition. Lots of extra chrome. $17,500. (5401667-0111. Too Late Employment FARM WORK WANTED FAUQUIER AREA Dairy, beef cattle and garden experience. Good recent references upon request. Call Sam Bright. 540-6873641 NEW YEARS EVE DANCE - Leesburg Fire Department. 9pm-1am. Music by Brandy Stills Band. Must be atleast 21 yrs. of age to attend. Call for more info: (703) 7774166. SECRETARY NEEDED for Chiropractic Office. 35 hours ! per week. 540-6751850 Earn Thousands Stuffing Envelopes Send SASE to: J & D, Inc. 2565-A Bullard St. Newport News, VA 23604-1337 Take home more...be home more. Out seven days, home two. Out 10 days, home three. Eastern and National Fleets. Three year drivers can earn 31-35 cents, we'll show you how. 48753’ • van or flatbed, full benefits and Qualcomm. Students are welcome. Call 1-800-467-6345. Roehl Transport. 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. 1998 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, P.O Box 519, Washington, VA 22747022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 12-3,10-97 # 80398 f SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED FEE SIMPLE REAL ESTATE Under and by virtue of the authority vested in the undersigned, Substitute Trustees, under that certain Deed of Trust from Bradford A. Anderson, dated April 28, 1994, and recorded in Deed Book 0719 at Page 1600 among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia: 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 parties 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 TC. Lea, Jr., Esquire T.C. Lea, Jr„ P.C. P.O. Box 478 15145 Brandy Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 11-19,11-26,12-3,12-10-97 #78777 7 Holman mmuarters TELE M 4 CEEISTHAS TREE I AlH Coinl‘ Out of Business Suit1 \\v mi U-Cut or U-Dit» m and other fine Norway Spruce 5-9'; White Pine 5-9' and Blue Spruce 4-7'. OPEN 9-5 DECEMBER 6,7>13 & 14 LOCATION: 4 miles east of Flint Hill on Rl. 637 (North Poe s Rd.) DIRECTIONS: From Wanenton: 5 miles W on U S. 211 lo Rt. 688; R 8 mi. to Rt. 647; 14 mi. to Rl. 637; R 2 mi. to (arm. From other areas: Check map or call (home) 301-577-4316 or (farm) 540-364-2811. Snack shack and toilet facilities available. \ NEW YEARS EVE ^ CELEBRATION * Do You want to have tun, sate, 4 local, plans tor (New Years Eve? a Bring in the Near Year „ w/ triends & famil * HUOO’S SHOW Featuring Sllverwl Enjoy hors d'oeuvre t dancing all night. L2/31/S7 9pm-1am B.O.I i support Lois Fire Dept. JB's CHRISTMAS THEE FARM Midland VA. CHOOSE & CUT WHITE PINE SPECIAL SALE 6' ind ovor $20; 6’undar $24. Entar In drawing lor Iraa 1998 (rat. Opan Frl. 11/28 «nd wk*nd» Him to dark. From Wamnton Maatz Road to South on Rt. 28: Loft on Rt. 810 (Midland Rd): right on Rt. 802 (Roguao Rd) 1-1/2 mHoa to tarm on right. 540-788-4035 FRESH CUT WHITE & SCOTCH PINE M-F 6:00an-9:00pm. Wknds 9:00am-9:00pm Lois Vol. Fre Dept. Rt. 17, Bealeton 540-439-2120 $20 wsfBSPm • Ja-Un Farm ® White pin* & Spruce, cut your own. 4 Salee Weekends 8am-5pm > t With tree heyrtdee (weather permitting) Weekdays Call lor appL 4 (Rt. 28) Calverton East on Brlstersburg Rd. 1 f (RLS16) Lett at church (RL 607) to 10360 j k Shenandoah Path ~ tr ' iors ' cuitnus TREES ChooM and Cut Rt 606,1/2 ml. North of Catlott oft Rt 28 Scotch * Whit* Pine All size* to 12ft. $20 each ♦ tax Open Daily until Dark Family-Owned. S40-T88^m J £6£trZg8-008-|' SdaiJISSV13 3HJ. Nl aaVHl • TI3S • Ana m Obituaries Mary Cooper Sales clerk Mary Frances Cooper, 65, of Spotsylvania, died on Friday, Nov. 28 at her residence. She was born in Rappahannock County on Nov. 3, 1932. She was a clerk at Culpeper area 7-Elevens for the past 20 years. Her parents were the late William S. Peyton and Mary E. Hitt Peyton. Survivors include one son Herbert Jefferson Cooper Jr. of Spotsylvania; one daughter Deborah Brace of Culpeper; three brothers James Peyton, Andrew Peyton and Marion Peyton, all of Culpeper; two sisters “Pee Wee” Elizabeth Smoot of Madison and Betty Woodard of Culpeper, five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, 22701. Marlen Wines Born in county Marlen Elaine Wines, 54, of Front Royal died Wednesday in her home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 6 at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. David Sterling and Rev. Greg Amos. Burial followed in Panorama Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Wines was born May 4, 1943 in Rappahannock County, daughter of Elias and Mamie Henry Wines. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Front Royal where she was employed by Royal Day Care. Surviving are her husband Ronald Lee Wines; a son Kevin S. Wines of Front Royal; a daughter Ronny Lee Carver of Front Royal; two brothers Waldo “Wally” Wines of Chester Gap and Ray Wines of Locust Grove; six sisters Mazie Williams, Hazel Williams, Helen Foster, Virgie Ubben, and Rachael “Lou” Williams, all of Chester Gap and Mae Oliver of Bunker Hill, West Va. Pallbearers were Roy Williams, Larry William, r l (Tfyozch by Randy Minter BORN INTO IMMORTALITY Different perspectives give new meaning to concepts. Take, for example, the perspective that death is more of a beginning than an ending. This idea eludes those whose idea of reality is so steeped in the material world that they can scarcely imagine that another lies just ahead. The notion of a reality beyond our worldly one did not escape Benjamin Franklin, however. He showed a side of himself to his brother’s stepdaughter that the public did not often see when he wrote her the following words: “A man is not completely bom until he is dead. Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals, a new member added to their happy society ?” Whatever one believes about what comes next, death remains a mystery that Can evoke a host of feelings. When you face the death of someone you love, find both the support you need from friends as well as the right folks to help you out with the funeral details. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME. 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we are happy to give you a tour of our spacious and peaceful facilities. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. “There is no death, only a change of worlds. ” - Seattle, Indian Chieftain Richie Mahoney, Glenn Mahoney, Tony Williams and Michael Williams, Honorary pallbearers were Sharon Kenney, Odessa Linn, Peggy Peacher, Barbara Wines, Bonnie Williams, Shelby Polk, Debbie Sharp and Karen Shifflett. Nellie Nicholson Church member Nellie Frances Nicholson, 85, of Front Royal, died Thursday in the Heritage Hall Health Care Center in Front Royal. Graveside services were conducted Saturday in the Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal with the Rev. John Burke officiating. Mrs. Nicholson was born March 5, 1912 in Madison, daughter of the late James Robert and Cynthia . Corbin Nicholson. She was a member of the Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington. She was married to the late John Lovely Nicholson. She was predeceased by a daughter Donna Frances Cffbin. Surviving are three stepdaughters Jessie Pearl Corbin and Essie Mae Nicholson, both of Culpeper and Claudie Frances Nicholson of Madison; seven grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Flint Hill social notes The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have a Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. The public is invited. « Harlen and Ann Jones have been speeding some time with her mother Mrs. Alice Brady. By PO LLY AYLOR 987-8136 Joan Patton of Stephens City and Clarice Lillard of Burke, Va. were Saturday guests of Mary Hickerson. Visiting on Sunday was Larry Clark of Front Royal who also visited in the Bunny Hudson home. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Wednesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 8:45 a.m. TheRev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Viewtown highlights Weekend guests during the Thanksgiving holiday of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Switzer Jr. were their sons Keith Switzer and Mike Switzer of Annandale, their daughter Michelle Switzer of Harrisonburg, Danielle Aveta of Fairfax, Erin Platt of Rock Mills, Brock Hermenson of Amissville, Richard Sitorius of Flint Hill and Sherlean Wayland of Viewtown. Prayer goes out to Mr. Eugene Dodson in the Page Memorial Hospital in Luray. Hope he feels better soon. Mrs. Barbara Settle was in the Viewtown area visiting recently. I CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME Illl90 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

Boston residents entertain, travel unday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family were Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and son Timmy, Mrs. Janet Peregory and daughter Jennifer and Ray Wharton. Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Mason of Sumter, S.C., formerly from 522 way will be arriving today, Wednesday for a visit and business trip with family members here. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peyton attended a birthday party in Fredericksburg on Sunday. We’ve been informed of the passing on Sunday morning of Mrs. Clara McFarland Settle at Culpeper Health Center. She was the widow of Bill Settle, who passed away in April. Our condolences go out to the family. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier on Castleton Ford Road were Charles Wharton of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Compton of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and Tim and Ray Wharton, all local. The Joe Peregory family were evening guests. Congratulations to Jeff Peyton who has completed training and graduated with the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Department and is now an “on the road” deputy sheriff. uown oalem Way, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson and Marc joined by other members of their church including Mrs. Gladys Williams, Mrs. Alvin Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Williams and Owen Cubbage all dined at Country Cookin in Culpeper following Christmas program practice, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and daughter were Thanksgiving Day guests of their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Gheen in Mavertown. In the 31st annual edition for the year 1996-97 for the Who’s Who Among American High School Students two of our area young people received this recognition Miss Kylene Wolfe and her brother Brady of Route 707. Students are nominated by their principals and guidance counselors, churches, youth groups and educational Woodville social notes Charlie Cline who has been visiting his brother-inlaw and sister Emory and Frances Conners returned to his home in Cape Coral, Fla. on Monday. Joining them for dinner on Thursday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grizzle of Fredericksburg. Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper visited her mother Mrs. Audra Crawford during the week. Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill were Sunday evening guests. - By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Rodney and Jo Vest were shoppers in Fredericksburg on Wednesday and Thursday. Die Burke hosted a birthday party for his wife Michele Burke at Pargos in Winchester on Saturday evening. Those in attendance were John and Debbie Suche, Edie Suche and friend Jennifer, Becky Suche and friend Butch, all of Culpeper and Richard and Rena Burke. Licenses issued The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Michael Larry Brown Jr., Washington and Kelly Danielle Nigro, Midlothian. Ryan Jacob Oyster, Castleton and Rachel Ann Koski, Amissville. Christopher James Preli, Boston and Dyan Jacqueline Maige, Boston. By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 organizations. We congratulate these young people. Birthday wishes go out to Jeff Peyton whose day is today, Wednesday and to Mrs. Lillian Norman who adds another year on Thursday. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Marion, Andy and Jim Peyton and sisters, “Pee Wee” Smoot and Betty Woodward upon the loss of their sister, Mrs. Mary Frances Peyton Cooper who passed away last Friday at her home in Spotsylvania. Also to Mrs. Mary Hash and her family upon the death of her sister Mrs. Dollie Jenkins Fincham who passed away at Culpeper Health Care Center on Sunday. Mrs. Annie Maude Woodward Haynes, passed away on Monday at University of Virginia Medical Center and our condolences are extended to her mother Mrs. Ira Woodward and family. They were former natives here in Boston. Miss Christy Grigsby returned to her studies at Export College in Pennsylvania after spending the holiday here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and sons. The monthly Singing and Picking party at the Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue building on U.S. 522 will be held Friday, Dec. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available from the depart ment. This is the last party for the year, so come out and support your fire department while enjoying the singing, food and fellowship. No admission is charged. Miss Kylene Wolfe and her brother Mike, students at V.P.I. in Blacksburg spent the Thanksgiving holidays here with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Tbm Wolfe, Matthew and Brady of Route 707. 81 ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825*1037 ABEHDEEN , BARKS . Wednesday Night Prime Rib | ** Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, OC Potato & Onion Rings JLvJ» >/s3 Only $4.60per week fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 i Next Deadline December 23 AUTO U.S. 211 AUTO BODY Specializing in Auto Body Repair, Paints Auto Detailing & Cleaning Quality Work Reasonable Prices (540) 987-8338 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop lor complete Home Decorating Servee Floor Coverings • Wirxtoe Treatments Warper-Sip Covers S Upholstery BeerderrW t CommtrcU RI211 Amieevihe, VA 937-5500 CATERERS Ijilfaye Caterers hat Cauiat For Aar (ktosum Washington, VA (540)675-3442 | CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING (Olbmm (LquJtffTs i^tuefUp B. Chimney Sweeping Relining ,?eu&iaKt«t Service Fully Insured f6 “2ftem £xpeUt*ct Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CHIROPRACTIC Warrenton Office. (540) 349-1152, D.C. Washington Office (540)675-2498, THCJr-Sati fry A&frw'mmrnfi CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 CONSTRUCTION JENKINS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION Specializing in roofing, remodeling & additions Robert W. Jenkins, Jr. (540) 987-9526 BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry' • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937-3039 VA Class A Building, Plumbing, Electrical EXCAVATING Excavating [1mmmol Ijlo fnkkuy \ h|uymo« lix Roads • Drain Fkids Ponds • Basements Quality work ami satisfied customers art our #] priority Maun Sutphin (540)675-3429 374 Ben Venue Rd ' Hint Hill, VA 22627 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electee, Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available Also Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (S40) 547-3451 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quarm Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 Specialized Back jack!»>r *“S <***£«*<> Service Tnicfc Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers S Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN PLUMBING ELECTRICAL piijjelys Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class ,4 Certified Complete Line Water Soft Conditioners Free Estimates on Xetc Work 540-675-3849 PAINTING FAUX FINISHES Murals & DECORATIVE PAINTING l>\ Linda Hoimstra S40-9X7-1W PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SERVICES BUSHHOGGING BACKHOE WORK Specialized Back hoe Service (540) 675-3901 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY STORAGE J SPERRYVIIXE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRYYILI.E, VA South Wales Business & Mini Storage Intersection of Rt. 211 and 229 All Sizes Available (540) 341-7000 TAX PREPARATION nn a -yjr PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937-7541 ---. TELEVISION GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas S Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St. Madison (540) 948-2200 TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor antenna reception; renting a dish? SWITCH - 40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed in all areas. For more info, call 1-800-641-9999 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra. Jotul, Waterford. Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-8777 WEDDING STATIONERY V\ WEDDING \\ STATTDNEBY Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactiQns were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Charles H. Foster and wife to Sandra F. Hawkins and others, 1.05 acres, .78 acre, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Phillip J. Whiteside and wife to F.M. Bank Winchester, Trustee, 3.1168 acres, Jackson District. $160,000. Terrence E. Reideler and wife to John A. Pearson and wife, .663 acre, Wakefield District. $120,000. Patricia Lynn Shaw,, Executrix to Wakefield; Country Day School, Inc. 6.125 acres, Wakefield. District. Patricia Lynn Shaw, Executrix to Matthew Harcourt Lynn, 6.88 acres,, more or less, Wakefield District. Sea Farer NV to Muriel R. Ortiz and others, 5.265 acres and 7.404 acres. $54,900. James S. McKee and wife to Preston Angell, 9.733 acres, Hampton District. $265,000. 1=t EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office FLINT HILL - 3 BR, 2 BA ; Rambler on 2 acres. Call for details. $116,000 SPERRYVILLE - 211 West, ; 3 BR, 2 BA brick home, 28x28 retail building, fruit I stand, 1.2 acre lot. ; $160,000 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 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 ||J 987-8146 We are having an OPEN HOUSE at our office in {jj The Theatre Building Friday, December 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Please stop by and welcome the holidays! Refreshments served. Real Estate III Mitzie Young Rick Kohlw 675-3555 937-6146 DI Lana Alukonia 937-3476 FOR SALE THE PLAINS VILLAGE TRUST BUILDING r 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 REAL ESTATE ' Land and Estate Agents Since 1967 Post Office Box 500 • Middleburg, Virginia 20118 • (540) 687-6500 • Metro (703) 478-8180 Beneath all is the Land Harris Hollow: 25 private wooded acres on private road. Southern exposure with several house sites with view potential. $75,000 25 rolling acres of hardwoods and apple trees. Year-round stream through center. Old bam, mountain and pasture views. State road frontage near Sperryville. $100,000 25 acres near Little Devil Stairs. Keyser Hollow Road and Keyser Run. Winter mountain views. $114,000 F.T. Valley: 32+ acres off 231 on a private road. Old stone chimney, stream and panoramic views. $3,000 per acre 8.9 wooded acres in Jenkins Hollow. State road frontage, hilltop building sites with east and west views. $65,000 5 acres west of Flint Hill. Mostly wooded with mountain views. Small stream and nice building site. $44,000 2 small building lots on the edge of the village with town sewer. Seller financing available. 0.696 acre- $25,000 1.4334 acres- $38,000 Isslt I hi ( oimln m i* Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 nl*h Viii*i*ii*i titis