Rappahannock News, December 31, 1997

"' ■r';. \ -£ /.• »,r-I* • /i «■; f i i'-i 274994 LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA 1100 CAPITOL ST RICHMOND VA 23219-3408 **C011 i ‘j,:- ;f -•, LcSituCiiUc. <2^6181 v f * ■. ;^r ^ .. •i>-n.c— v ' f • * - »i 120th Year... No. 53 •fV- IT Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31,1997 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents 9 V- .. Y Stewart Willis: An all around nice guy By Jan LaValley r Rappahannock News Staff Writer When Steve Critzer was asked to comment on our choice for 1997 Citizen of the Year he knew who it was before he was told. “Is it Stewart Willis? It is, isn’t it?” he asked. Yes, I answered, it is. “He’d be my choice for man of the year,” Critzer said. "I know him and I know what he does in and for the community. He’s a leader. People listen to and “ follow him.” Willis, now mayor of the of Washington, re-set- ^ in Rappahannock in the * •ly ‘80s. His wife, Eve, bora at Mt Green, out- ' le Washington, Va., and her family was from the county. They met at Eisenhower’s Inaugural Ball in 1957 and have been married 38 years. When they met Willis was a cadet at West Point. As military families do, they moved around quite a bit in the earlier years of their marriage. Willis got his masters and later doctorate in physics while stationed near TVoy, N.Y. at Rensoeler Polytech ^s^tu^He wasa professor | . 17 years. . " H " ; ; When Willis retired from West Point they came back to Rappahannock they set- A tied at Mount Prospect Farm in Washington, which they restored, and became See CITIZEN, Page 3 : ' A? li. £i£££S&Ui ' 4 ; Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebom J. Stewart Willis, Mayor of the Town of Washington, 1997 Citizen of the Year. Above, Willis at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to which he and his wife, Eve, brought hot cider foralt iMm ■iiiiiiuiiii.i mm M 'drnmim 4: * Year’s Top 10: A look at ‘97 - In looking back on the major stories of 1997 in Rappahannock County it is immediately clear they are not stories to look back on but rather stories that are continuing into 1998 and most likely beyond. We’ll take a look at them in the basic order in which they occurred, or began, during the past year. School budget The first is the continuing problem of funding the county’s school budget, the revenue for which comes solely from county real estate taxes. In 1997 there was a tax increase and with upcoming capitol improvement projects planned by the school system and the newly implemented Standards of Learning (which will require remedial training funds just as the Literacy Passport Test did) the issue of yet another tax increase is sure to come up soon. Ridgetops Development of mountain and ridge tops in the county is an issue which came up repeatedly (almost every month this year). The County Planning Commission has worked for several years to draw up a proposal to amend the Erosion and Sediment Control ordinance. The first half of that proposal was forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors in November (was tabled for December) and it will come up this month at the board’s meeting. Meanwhile the commission IssriHt-weirk tofmalize thelast half of the proposal! There has been much argument both for and against and it is an issue which will no doubt generate a great deal of debate in 1998. Water issues The county’s water issues have also been much in the news this year. Stories have followed efforts by environmental groups and organizations such as the Ragged Mountain Resource Center and the Piedmont Environmental Council to educate the public about the state of our streams and rivers. Since agricultural is the big business here the importance of how farms affect the streams and about what farmers are doing, statewide, to aid in keeping the rivers clean is of vital importance now and in for the future. The county is not the only place with water issues. This past year has seen the Town of Washington address its water issues. The paper has covered stories on the many water and waste water options available that the town is looking into and the Town Waste .water Study Committee has been formed to study the problem and make recommendations to the Town Council. A town sanitation survey of each residence in town is presently underway. Town future The town council has also worked toward planning for the future of the town and how and whether it will expand. The Town Future Committee evolved into the Town Steering Committee, composed of citizens who volunteered and directed by professional planner Milton Herd. The steering committee has made some progress in 1997 but was only formed in October and has much more to do, including writing ..a revised comprehensive plan for the town. ^ ^ The Inn The Inn at Little Washington was the subject of two of the year’s top ten stories. The first story centered around the wedding of Federal Sm STORIES, Pag* 3 Farm Bureau discusses issues at annual convention By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Agriculture in the classroom and the lottery were the two main issues stressed at the 72nd annual convention of the Virginia Farm Bureau at the Richmond Marriott in December, said Chris Parrish, Rappahannock County Farm Bureau president. The Farm Bureau is looking to the school classrooms to raise appreciation of family farms which comprise the majority of farms in the U.S., said Parrish. A keynote speaker was Jane Shaw, co-author of “Fact Not Fear: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Children About the Environment.” The book cites examples of false environmental claims presented in textbooks and children’s books. As an example, she cited the Alar scare and added that global warming is becoming a political issue rather than a scientific one. The environment is getting better, not worse, she said. The lottery was criticized for spending too much money advertising and not sending money back to the counties, said Parrish. Instead profits are placed in Virginia’s general fund, an issue that upset many farmers. Delegate Jay Katzen (R31st) agreed that the lottery funds should return to the county where the tickets were sold and he said he will introduce a bill which proposes that. Virginia’s Agricultural Stewardship Act which went into effect April 1 was praised by an Environmental Protection Agency official at the meeting. It allows farmers to solve problems usually without fines. He pointed out that 20 percent of the nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay is from air pollution originating at the Ohio Valley power plants which bum oil and coal. Farmers have been critical of the state Stewardship Act, said Parrish, which accepts anonymous tips against polluting farmers, and does not state a clear standard for pollution. “They are missing the point — farmers should be policing themselves,” he added. “It is a stop gap against increased policing by environmental groups.” Whether to allow out-of-season shooting of deer and bear which are destroying crops on Sundays was a divided issue. Sunday may be the only opportunity to shoot such an animal while others felt Sunday should be a day when people feel safe from hunting. Those opposed to Sunday hunting won a hand count vote. The meeting drew concerned farmers from the entire state. The eastern part of the state wanted a percentage of the race track betting proceeds to go toward equine research. Tbbacco growers had the strongest voice, although dairy, livestock, peanut and truck crop farmers were well represented. Parrish noted that cotton is becoming a big crop in Virginia. The Farm Bureau is one of the six strongest lobby groups in the nation, according to Parrish, and they were See FARM, Page 3 Old Rag Bulletins •Walter Nicklin and Tucker Hill will sign copies of their new limited-edition book “Pieces of Piedmont, Puzzle of One Life” at the Middle Street Gallery on Jan. 4, at a reception for the opening of the gallery’s “Directions “98” show, from 2 to 6 p.m. Happenings This Week •Jan. 5, Rappahannock public schools resume classes. •Jan. 5, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors meets at 2 and 7 p.m. at the courthouse. Rappahannock News P O Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) U.S. 522 turn lane decision postponed By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer In its last meeting of the year, the Commonwealth Transportation Board voted unanimously to postpone its decision on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s proposal to construct a left turn lane for westbound traffic on U.S. 211/522 at Sperryville. The project is part of the state’s Six Year Construction Plan for Secondary Roads. Despite considerable local opposition, the project was strongly endorsed by the county board of supervisors in October. VDOT District Engineer Bob Moore submitted the supervisors’ supporting resolution and the results of the September public hearing to the VDOT District Administrator for review. Moore also supported the project, citing safety and increased efficiency in traffic movement. In the face of mounting protest and citizen complaints, VDOT management turned to the CTB to resolve the issue. Board member James E. Rich proposed that action be deferred to the Jan.'1 News analysis 15 meeting. He felt that it needed to be delayed for more analysis and consideration.” Several of the written comments received from the public suggested alternative design approaches that would be more compatible with the needs of the community. Though, by far, the most popular option was to terminate the project altogether, some writers proposed changing the location of the beginning of the turn lane, incorporating pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths, or including improvements to the Thornton River bridge in the plan. “When I read the report,” Rich explained, “I noticed that only six people supported the change and 110 opposed it. That was a red flag to me. I was particularly concerned that the small businesses, the lifeblood of the town, were contacting me.” - Calling for "a meeting to resolve some outstanding issues,” Rich is seeking “a win win situation.” He wants to “sit down again with citizens and their elected representatives to see if we can iron out (the problems) and please most of the people. I’ve always said the roads belong to the people themselves and they should have a say in how they are handled. That is the purpose of this further analysis.” The Rappahannock News obtained a copy of the complete report from VDOT. Thirty four people attended the public hearing. Two Sperryville business owners submitted oral comments which were recorded during the hearing. One hundred sixteen written comments were received. Only four clearly supported the project, and of these, one requested design modifications favoring pedestrians. In addition, 20 county residents submitted a petition requesting that the Thornton River Bridge and U.S. 522 be moved to the west and a “traffic calming comer turn in the road (at its junction with Main Street)” be developed. Finally, 23 additional opposing comments were received after the official comment period closed. These were also forwarded to the CTB for consideration. Many of the commenters expressed dissatisfaction with the form of the public hearing itself Although VDOT provided engineers and other experts to answer questions and explain maps no overall briefing was provided nor were people afforded the opportunity to discuss the matter as a group. Rich stated that he, too prefers “the old fashioned town’ meeting format” for VDOT public hearings. F a citizens’ meeting at the county library on Dec. 8 Moor!' conceded that the town mS provides a better venue for dS cussion. He agreed to meet wfth county residents at least quartet! ly to provide information on fil status of projects in the Six YetJ I 5£2£!r—¥

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 2 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Jesse Solis, 70/55, $45/40. Dean R. Spilker, 70/55, seat belt violation, continued to Jan. 20, 1998. Robert Larry Stanley, 68/55, $39/30. Penney Stephenson, 72/55, $5V40. Lester Barbour Stevens Jr., 70 /55, no seat belt, continued to Jan. 20, 1998. Erin Kathleen Stover, 72/55, $51/30. Edward Albert Straker Jr., 70/55, $45/40. Shigeyasu Suenaga, 70/55, $45/30. Christopher William Tinsley, 80/55, $125/40. Stephanie Marie Waikart, 69/55, $42/30. Kiel Paul Weaver, reckless driving 81/55, driver improvement class March 3, 1998, improper driving $25, $30 cost. Cynthia J. Wood, 69/55, driver improvement class March 3, 1998, $30 cost. Michael Wayne Wright, 74/55, continued to Jan. 20, 1998. Arianne Elise Young, 74/55, $57/30. Philip John Zamat, 74/55, $57/30. Sam Warden, motion for discovery, continued. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 9 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Waren Douglas Williams, drunk in public, $30/50. Genevieve Claire Jobin, 72/45, $81/30. Karen Ann Serum, 74/55, $57/30. Dimitrios Vlassopoulos, 49/35, $42/30. Siegesmund Vonilsemann, 77/55, $66/30. Patricia Want, no inspection, $25/30. Amy Jo Sprifke, bad check $190, 30 days suspended, 24 hours community service, $130 cost. Carrie Lee Lansberry, reckless driving, driver improvement class, $500-$450 suspended, $90 cost. Joyce Ann Haley, bad check, 60 day suspended, 24 hours community service, $160 cost. Debbie Bailey, allow dog to run at large, continued. Michael Mitchell, DUI, $500-$300 suspended, 12 months in jail, driver’s license suspended one year, $100 cost; obstruction of justice, 90 days, $62 cost; DUI, 12 months in jail, suspended, $1,000, suspended, driver’s license suspended one year, $100 cost. Linus M. Adler, 66/55, $33/40. Jennifer Ruth Anna, failure to display plates, $25/30. Jeffrey Dwayne Atkins, 68/55, reduced to defective equipment, $35/30, no seat belt, $25. Gabrielle Lee Ball, 73/55, $54/40. Brian Douglas Beaver, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Sarah R. Belville, defective equipment, $30/30, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Richard Barton Berens, 73/55, $54/30. Herbert Murray Boswell III, reckless driving-accident, dismissed. Jerry Russell Bragg, defective equipment, $30/30. Daniel Matthew Brody, 66/55, $33/30. April Nicole Clements, defective speedometer, $30/30, defective equipment, $30/2, no registration in possession, $10/2. Kathleen * Margaret Cougan, 72/55, $51/40. Thomas D. Demas, reckless driving 79/55, $100/30. Merilyn M. Flowers, no registration in possession, complied with law. Walter Alan Gilberg, reck less driving 79/55, $100/30. Phillip R. Glover, 68/55, $39/40. Jeffrey Adams Grady, failure to display two plates, $35/40, seat belt violation, $25. Cecile Moffett Graves, show cause H.O., dismissed. Jamie Lee Gray, seat belt violation, $25. Hayden Lislie Helmick, insufficient tire tread, $30/30. Kathryn B. Hoffman, defective equipment, $30/30, seat belt violation, $25. Bonita Marie Howard, 67/55, $36/30. Chris Ruth Jensen, seat belt violation, $25. William Andrew Kenney, 66/55, continued to Jan. 13, 1998. Edward L. Lehman, 71/55, $48/30, no seat belt, $25. Richard Gottfred Mann Jr., reckless driving 81/55, driver’s improvement class March 3, 1998, improper driving $25, $30 cost. William David Martin, reckless driving-accident, improper driving $25, $30 cost. James Irvin Miller, defective equipment, $30/30, seat belt violation, $25. Stafford Orrett Morgan, 68/55, seat belt violation, continued to Jan. 13, 1998. Bruce Erling Nelson, no inspection, $25/30, failure to display plates, $25/2, no seat belt, $25. Richard Allen Pence, 68/55, $39/40. Thomas Moore Rodes, 69/55, $42/30, no seat belt, $25. Dawn Renee Salsgiver, 72/55, $51/40. Brenda Joyce Schult, no seat belt, $25. John E. Schult, no inspection, $25/30, no seat belt, Pet of the week A yellow medium-size lab wearing a brown flea collar was found on Dec. 24 at the intersection of Route 229 and Route 621. It has been taken to the Rappahannock Animal Shelter. The shelter has many other pets for adoption. All have their shots and are heartworm tested regularly. The shelter is located near the county landfill in Amissville. ESTEE LAUDER CUSTOM CARE for normal to dry or normal to oily skin Yours for 17.50 with any Est6e Lauder purchase. Worth 95.00 Don't miss this opportunity: Choose the 8-piece skin care and makeup collection custom-created for your skin type. Including either Resilience Elastin Refirming Creme or Resilience Oil-Free Lotion. You'll be amazed at how great your skin looks and feels. 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Gary Ian Uhler, 69/55, continued to Jan. 13, 1998. Alexandria Lee Vacek, 67/55, $36/30. Pedro G. Velasauez, 66/55, $33/30, no child restraint, $50. Sam Warden, forge public record/certificate, $5,000 bond, to appear before grand jury Jan. 12,1998; false report to police, dismissed; habitual offender, $500-$250 suspended, 90 days in jail, 10 to serve; has appealed case. Jane Lois Weakley, child safety violation, $50; no driver’s license in possession, $10/2; no registration in possession, $10/40. Roy F. Wollschlager, no seat belt, $25. Dick William Wright, drinkin while driving, $50/2, 67/55, $36/30. . Ronald Lee Falls, DUI, dismissed. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 16 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Fernando Escorza-Arriaga, DUI, reckless driving, continued to Jan. 20, 1998. Christopher James Peil, illegal dumping, continued to Jan. 6, 1998. Gary Wayne Phelps, assault and battery, $2,500 bond, continued. Billy Joe Armstrong, seat belt violation, $25. Melanie B. Bemardi, 73/55, $54/30. Jon S. Cross, expired registration, $25/30. John Joseph Fink, defective equipment, $30/30. Jerry Arnaz Flynn, 44/25, $57/30, seat belt violation, $25. Dahl K. Gray, 45/25, $57/40. Lynn Edward Q. McFarland, DUI, drive/forfeiture of driver’s license, refusal, continued to Jan. 29, 1998. Brad Clayton Miller, assault and battery, restitution $181, continue one year, $60 cost. I Donnie Roberts, 70/55, $45/30. Denise Anne Waite, 67/55, $36/30. Deborah Woodward, 53/35, $54/40. , Debbie Bailey, destructive dogs — allow dogs to run at large, $100/140 cost, 60 days suspended, $59.63 restitution, continue two years. Jason Philip Tepper, reckless driving 78/45, improper driving $25/30. Christopher Kleponis reckless driving 80/55, defec tive equipment, $50/29. Scott Alexander Slankard reckless driving-accident improper driving, $25/30. Robert Aaron Allen, reck less driving, 84/55, reduced t< 74/55, $57/30, no chil restraint, $50 suspended. David Lee Hamlett Jr. 71/55, $48/30. Daniel G. Leary, 70/55 $45/30. Charles Edward Roy, expired state registration $25/30. Richard Brent TappenJ 73/55, $54/30. Kim Allen Bonser, n inspection, $30 cost., no regis tration in possession, complied; with law. Jhihan Bernard Clark, reckless driving, reduced t’< improper, $25/30. Dennis Lee Good, drive suspended/revoked, dismissed, defective exhaust, $30/30. Brenda Southard Jenkins, f 72/55, $51/30. | Mark Lee Jenkins, 67/551 j $36/30. V Peggy Ann Jones, 69/55,; sent to drive’s improvement^ class, continued to March 17,; $30 cost. Sarah C. Latham, 69/55, i $42/30. Raymond Millard Miller, 72/55, $51/30. Marshall Anthony Pace, expired inspection, $25/30. Morris Bruce Taylor Jr., expired inspection, $25/30. County Emergency Log The following calls came through the dispatch center during this past week: Dec. 23: 7 a.m., traffic accident, U.S. 522, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 12:18 p.m., possible stroke, Route 231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 2:14 p.m., unknown fire, Route 630, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 5:52 p.m., neck injury, Route 628, Washington, Washington VFD; 6:48 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 24: 6:18 kitchen fire, Town of Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 25: 5:30 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 612, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 11:38 a.m., difficult breathing, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Dec. 26:. 11:52 p.m., sickcall, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD; 11:50 a.m., transport, Route 607, Woodville, Sperryville VRS. Dec. 27: 8:52 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 640, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 9:39 a.m., auto accident, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 12:59 p.m., head injury, Route 637/645, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 2:58 p.m., heart attack, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS. Dec. 28: injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 10:11 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 640, Amissville, Amissville VFD. The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during this past week: , . Dec. 22: family offenses free text, Route 637, Amissville; stray dog, Route 616, Castleton; family fights, U.S. 522, Woodville; lost/missing dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, Route 651, Sperryville; illegal dumping, Route 729/640, Amissville; civil problem, Route 684, Washington. Dec. 23: info, gen., Route 637, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Huntly; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; damage property, private, U.S. 522, Huntly; animal emergency, response, U.S. 522, Boston; citizen request assist, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; conservation animals, Route 628, Washington; damage property/private, Route 630/628, Huntly; info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; suspicious incident, Route 678, Amissville; info, gen., Route 1001, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 622, Castleton; traffic accident/personal injury, Route 628, Flint Hill; found property, Route 622, Castleton; stray dog, Route Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.. .$19.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.$24. Name Address City_ State Zip__ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Bappahamuwk Nrim, P.O. 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Dec. 24: contempt of court, Route 637, Amissville; residence, Route 621, Washington; noise disturbance, Route 612, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 621, Woodville; suspicious incident, Route 632, Huntly; stray dog, Route 639, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray dog, Route 639, Amissville; stray dog, Route 618, Woodville; stray dog, Route 637, Flint Hill; animal control < free text, Route 651, ] Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211/611, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; DUI, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; abandoned vehicle, Route 642/211, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; parking violation, U.S. 522, Sperryville; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., Town of Washington. Dec. 25: extra patrol/welfare check, Route 626, Castleton; citizen request assist, Route 628, Huntly; stray dog, Warren County; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 621, Sperryville; info, geri., Route 660, Chester Gap; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville. Dec. 26: info, gen., Route 607, Woodville; felony theft, Route 642, Amissville; public service, Town of Washington DUI, Charlottesville; info, gen., Route 600, Sperryville; criminal trespass,U.S. 211, Amissville; extra patrol/w0lfare check, Route 637, Amissville; fish and game violations, Route 749, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 622, Washington; info, geri., Route 619, Woodville; suspicious incident, Route 626, Castleton; info, gen., Route 622, Washington; business, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen., Route 621, Woodville; suspicious incident, Route 600, Sperryville. Dec. 27: traffic accident/property damage, Route 622, Washington; civil problem, Route 684, Washington; stray dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; simple assault, Route 637/645, Amissville; info, gen., Route 621, Woodville; suspicious incident, Route 600, Sperryville; ambulance, U.S. 211, Washington. Dec. 28: extra patrol/welfare check, Route 600, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 621, Woodville; lost/missing dog, Route 626, Castleton; conservation/environment, Madison; walk through/security check, Route 636, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; stranded motorist, , U.S. 522, Sperryville; traffic accident/private property, U.S. 522, Huntly; info, gen., Route 621, Woodville.

County tuition tax credit plan being examined By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer _ Ron Frazier, Rappahannock County Supervisor for the Jackson District, is promoting the idea of private school tuition and home schooling tax credit to be deducted from .county personal property and real estate tax. Michelle Easton, President of the Virginia State Board of Education, would like Rappahannock County to be a test case for this plan, Frazier said. The supervisors’ support for this legislation being introduced to the Virginia General Assembly in February is critical for the county being selected, he added. At the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. the supervisors will discuss the issue. Pat Grigsby from Loudoun County, where the tuition tax credit plan began locally, will speak. Frazier sent a letter to county residents whose children are not attending public schools urg ing them to attend the meeting on Jan. 5. Rappahannock parents of children who attend private school or home school would be able to see some relief from the double financial burden of paying personal property tax and real estate tax which mainly supports the public schools as well as paying private school tuitions or expenses^for home schooling. Presently approximately 20 percent of the county school age children do not attend school at the Rappahannock County Schools. Frazier, whose own children are home schooled, hopes that this incentive will encourage more parents to choose alternatives to the Rappahannock County Schools. If the public school enrollment continues to grow, he said, more extensive and costly building projects will have to be initiated. His solution is to pay parents in the form of an annual tax credit of $500 to $1,500 per child with a $3,000 cap per family. This year the cost of educating a student at the public schools was $6700, Frazier said. The state provides $1,186 and the county pay $4,187 with the difference made up by the Federal government. The present enrollment is 1066 students, 16 students less than the one and one-half percent rate of increase projected several years ago. The expansion plans proposed by Dr. David Gangel, Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. John Tble, Chairman of the Rappahannock County School Board, suggest building a new high school which will increase the present tax rate by 20 cents on $100 of taxable property, Frazier estimated. The tax credit will only cost five cents on $100 of taxable property, a considerable savings to the tax payers if the school does not have to build and staff an additional building that would disproportionately increase administrative and overhead costs, Frazier added. The driving force of a market economy is being able to choose the product or service of your preference. Parental choice in education is being used in different ways in Iowa, Minnesota and Arizona, while being hotly debated in Michigan, where there is discussion of allowing tax credits to relatives and even businesses. Saving could be used to support additional educational programs, other county needs or reduce taxes. Frazier said opposition will probably come from those who fear that the plans would rob the public schools of funding or that the number of children who did not attend the public schools was not great enough to change expansion plans. How do birds deal with very cold weather? It is well-known that feathers provide the best known insulation against cold weather. The chickadee at your bird feeder would have’ 1,119 (give or take a few) feathers and a body temperature of about 112 Farm From Page A1 ( t responsible for revising the < death tax from $600,000 to $1,500,000, helping to keep fam- i ily farms together. “The average person thinks of the Farm < Bureau as an insurance compa- i ny, but they are a politically in ; .tune group,” he said. Concern i was expressed that the new break on personal property tax ] may increase real estate taxes. i ! Larry Sabato, a political ( analyst, reviewed the last ten i "gubernatorial elections. The rural vote has more impact j now than in the past, he said. ] The way for any group to have i an impact is to stay together, I since politicans never forget i who voted for them, i Agricultural areas in Virginia 1 ilected more politicians than my other group in the state. When asked how elected offi:ials might respond to lemands for food safety and jnvironmental issues the ?arm Bureau opposes, Sabato loted only four percent of the voters said they considered mvironmental issues when ;hey marked their ballots. He idded only 34 percent of the idults in Virginia vote. Sabato predicted the projosed car tax exemption is ikely to pass in the Virginia jeneral Assembly. When isked by a member of the VFB Board of Directors how county governments will restore the oss of revenue, Sabato ■esponded, “Gilmore had beter hope the economy stays •obust or else hell have to stretch this out for a long ime.” Stories From Page A1 Reserve chairman Alan .Greenspan and NBC news correspondent Andrea Mitchell on April 9. The town of .Washington became the center of a omega-media event with photographer’s and reporters from every branch of the news media jockeying for position as the many famous and well known faces of guests invited to the wedding emerged from luxury cars to attend. The second event — also a well attended by the media — was a part of the expansion of The Inn that has been going on this year. That event was the arrival of the prototype Vulcan stove. The stove arrived in pieces but still took a crew of men to get it into the new kitchen area. Patrick O’connelFs cookbook The Inn at Little Washington, A .Consuming Passion, was named to the bestseller list for The Washington Post. Lottery win The biggest story of the year — monetarily speaking ;— involved the Grady Vest family of Flint Hill who won a little over $13 million in the Virginia Lottery. What is a dream for most people became their reality and we also did a follow up story with them several months later. We hope to re-visit the Vests again this year to see how life fairs one year after winning the lottery. Six Year Plan During the latter part of 1997 the supervisors have met a good deal of resistance to the county’s Six Year Plan for secondary roads. The issue came about as a result of disagreement between the supervisors and a group of residents of Route 621 in Woodville which the residents do not want paved but which is on the Six Year Plan. The road work for Route 621 was approved earlier this year however the citizens felt they weren’t properly informed. That controversy generated a great deal of interest in the Six Year Plan and what is in store for the roads in the county. It is an ongoing process and there are most definitely those for and against paving of roads. The Rappahannock News will continue to cover this issue in 1998. Road access Along with the road issue is tied in another of the dilemmas facing the county — the problem of access to many county roads by fire and rescue vehicles and other county vehicles such as school buses. Many of the problem areas lie with private roads and the supervisors will be looking at what to do about enacting a road standard for mountain roads. The planning commission is now looking at that very issue and has asked for the help of the fire and rescue companies and the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection in developing those standards. All of these will be stories that will develop further this year and ones which the Rappahannock News will continue to follow. I& 156 OTHER TREES are doomed if VDOT gets their way on Route 621. Save on your taxes and save ME! The Scared Sycamore9 (I'm really OLD... stop and see me .6 of a mile from 522 on 621 ... then call your supervisor) All Things Wild And ! Beautiful John Trott degrees While experiments with Cardinals indicate they register 109 degrees. A bird has more feathers in cold weather than they have when they don’t need them, in warm weather. All those feathers should keep birds warm when the temperature plunges toward zero, and they do to a remarkable degree. Yet, major adjustments must be made if a chickadee is to stay alive during the long nights and short days of winter. Like man, birds are warmblooded and able to maintain the body and brain at a nearly constant temperature. Birds are extremely sensitive to fluctuations in the temperatures of their environments. Through a variety of means physical and behavioral they adjust their temperatures to changes in their environment. Birds are remarkably adaptable and are found all over this planed except at the North and South Pole and they get mighty close to those. The ancestors of birds, reptiles, are cold-blooded and are generally the same temperature as their environment. They can not tolerate very high or very low temperatures. A snake or lizard is constantly at the mercy of its climatic environment. The evolu tionary leap from cold- to warm-blooded is truly remarkable and is the main difference between birds and reptiles. In Homo sapiens, the rise or fall of one to two degrees in body temperature can cause serious problems. A bird has a much greater range. Studies have shown that a Song Sparrow’s temperature may fluctuate by 10 degrees over the period of one day. The rise , or fall haturally depends on the bird’s activities; it is much lower when the bird is at rest, for example, and when the bird is roosting at night. It is higher when the bird is active, flying and actively seeking food. It is imperative then, that in extremely cold weather, all who feed wild birds make a special effort to keep the stomachs of avian visitors full. During long, cold winter nights birds, because of their very high metabolic rate, bum energy rapidly. They need food think of it as fuel the instant they are active at dawn. It is known that a chickadee must find food within 15 minutes of becoming active in the morning; if not, the bird will starve. Each year, I have to remind myself of this and check the feeders for a goodly supply of seed and other high protein food at night so it is there when birds need it most. When the ground is covered with snow or ice, birds need all the help they can get for natural food is covered. How do birds cope and adjust to very low temperatures? We’ll discuss that in part two of this column in next week’s issue of the paper. Citizen From Page A1 active in town life. The Willis’ own three stores in Washington, Rare Finds, Gay Street Mercantile and Washington Antique and Fine Art Center. “I’ve done work for both of them and they are both a pleasure to deal with,” Critzef said. “They don’t let you teach at West Point for 17 years unless you’re good. Our town is fortunate to have him as mayor. “ Newbill Miller, of Washington, who has a long history of involvement in town and county government and is a distant cousin to Eve, said, “He’s a good choice (for citizen of the year). He’s been very patient and given the Tbwn of Washington very good leadership. He has kept the council on an even keel. A lot of controversy has taken place and he has not submitted (to pressure). He has kept them (the council) as focused as possible." Critzer, a member of the town council, also feels Wilis has been exemplary as mayor. “I certainly like working with him on town council. Under his leadership the water system was finished and other programs have been carried on. He took over the council at a time when it was a tough tran Obituaries 'V- mm M John Weakley Retired carpenter John Thomas Weakley, 79, of Fredericksburg died Wednesday, Dec. 24 at Carriage Hill Nursing Home. Mr. Weakley was bom in Rappahannock County on Sept. 26, 1918, a son of the* late John Floyd Weakley and Frances Dodson Weakley. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Church of God. He is survived by three sisters Lizzy Compton and Roberta Smith, both of Castleton and Mary Mitchell of Charlottesville; a brother William R. Weakley of Culpeper and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Fairview Cemetery by Pastor L.D. Savage. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Bernard Vaughn Culpeper resident Bernard Vaughn, 82, of Culpeper, died on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at his residence. Mr. Vaughn was bom in Culpeper County on July 29, 1915 to the late Rufus and Frances Utz Vaughn. He was a member of Alum Spring Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Vaughn of Culpeper; a son, Bernard L. Vaughn of Culpeper and a granddaughter, Michele Phumphery of Reston. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 29 at CloreGeest Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dan Shackleford, Kyle Proctor, John Dove, Milton Nicholson, Bud Jamerson and John M. Lewis. Honorary pallbearers were John Pack, Robert Apperson and Charles Younger. ** ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper yns™ 825-1037 ABEHDEEN BASKS; * • Wednesday Night Prime Rib (M J Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, /h -g Potato & Onion Rings JplUi/Ij sition. He’s so well respected in the community. He also spends a lot of time educating himself (about issues).” Town attorney Frank Reynolds met Willis through Eve when they moved back to the county. Like Critzer, he has worked closely with Willis on council. “He’s a very detail oriented person,” Reynolds said of Willis. “He basically tries to understand issues and does that before he embarks in any direction.” Reynolds credits Willis with “keeping the ship running” '— implementing measures to carry out programs which had been started before he took office. Again, Reynolds says it is Willis’ leadership abilities which are the key. “He has been successful in working with and directing the members of the council and the town has continued to progress. His leadership allows this to happen. The town is basically in good shape and he’s part of that.” All of them put it down to the fact that Willis is “just basically an all around good person.” If something needs doing — he does it. If there is a problem — he handles it. He does these things without anyone really hearing about it. He takes care of business. “The main thing I like about Stewart,” said Reynolds, “is his gentlemanly, conciliatory approach (to everything). I’ve never seen him raise his voice — even though at times he has had good reason to.” dORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-8254)395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Happy Kew In the year about to unfold, we wish our good friends and neighbors peace, harmony and abundance. Many thanks! TURNER-ROBERTSHAW Funeral Home 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave. Front Royal, Virginia 22630 540-635-4186 C. Warren Turner, Owner “Your Golden Rule Funeral Home"

-Eappatjannotb Jietos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice PresidentSenior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations Letters Editorial Platform ££Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe.” — Thomas Jefferson The Rappahannock News regards several bedrock issues to be of special importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County and takes these consistent editorial positions on them. 1. Growth and development must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and fairly enforced zoning regulations sensitive to Rappahannock’s character, powerful beauty, and the quality of life of its people. Development plans must be reconciled with the county’s Comprehensive Plan, which serves as the essential road map to our future. 2. Education standards should be steadily raised and facilities updated in recognition that education is the key to unleashing the potential of our youth. 3. New business and clean industry for economic expansion should be actively sought to provide new employment opportunities for our residents and their children under conditions which ensure that these businesses are self-supporting, not a burden on the tax base. Tourism and the business that supports it should be strongly encouraged, since they provide revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. 4. Volunteerism, a hallmark of those who live in this proud and independent community, will be supported and encouraged as a continuing reflection of the strong timber and fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. 5. Recognizing that none of these objectives may be realized without a vigorous, democratic local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and independently investigate any abuse of public trust by public officials. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cari Ebom Aaron Hawkins, 13, of Castleton poses with a the buck he took with a muzzle loader. Deer hunting season closes Jan. 3. Letters Call with your thoughts As we prepare for the 1998 session of the Virginia General Assembly, I am reminded of the story of an older gentleman who set out with his grandson to plant a tree alongside the road. As they prepare the soil, the youngster looks up and says, “Grandpa, why are you planting this tree, when you won’t see it grow to be big and strong?” “Because, son,” he replies, “There are a lot of trees that are big and strong now which I am able to enjoy that were planted by others before me who were not able to see the fruit of their labors, either.” So it is with the upcoming session: our principal task will be to decide how $40 billion of Virginia’s taxpayers’ money can best be utilized, planting the seeds for the future of our Commonwealth, while protecting and enhancing what we have. I will continue to do my best, and welcome your input in a process which will touch on virtually each and every part of your lives, ranging from education to law and order, from welfare to health, from the environment to child care. Please let me know of your thoughts by calling me directly at our new number (804) 698-1031 or on the toll-free constituent hotline (800) 889-0229. Meanwhile, Paddy joins me in thanking you for what you do for Virginia and wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 1998. JAY KATZEN Delegate, 31st District No Ft. in F.T. Valley I have observed that in some case F. T. Valley is designated Ft. Valley. I am not a native of Rappahannock County, but as a very longtime resident and co-author of Rappahannock County History, I would like to register a protest against that name being used for Route 231 south of Sperryville. Circa 1740, almost' 100 years before our county, the second Rappahannock, was formed, Francis Thornton owned a large tract of land in this area. To mark the trail he carved his initials —F.T. — on a tree, and from that time on the valley was known as F.T. Valley, and the road as the F.T. Valley Road. At one time there was F.T. village and the F.T. church is still very active. There never was a fort in this valley, but there has been . F.T. Valley and F.T. Valley Road for over 200 years. If ' would be sad to lose this bit of local history and a name that has been in usage for so long. MRS. C.E. JOHNSON JR. Sperryville Driveways of Rappahannock: Does yours measure up?. It’s wintertime; you smell smoke in your house, so you call 911. You are told help is on the way and to get everyone out of the house, which you do. You look back at your house. You can see flames in the living room. Most everything you own is in that house: money, important papers, photos, collections of things, books, clothes, even the photographs of your valuables to show the insurance company in case you had a fire, but now you remember you failed to store the photos someplace else. You wonder when the fire engines will arrive. What happened to 911? Well, when the 911 call came in, a dispatcher in the Opinion Kappahannock bherin s Umce in Washington, Va., handled it and alerted the nearest fire and rescue company’s members by means of voice-activated pagers that the volunteers wear. They now know the nature of the fire and its location and are soon underway. They have sets of detailed maps and they know the county roads backwards and forwards. While you’re shivering away and trying keep things under control, the volunteer fire and rescue people are on their way, using those roads. Until they encounter your driveway. You have a four-wheel drive, so there’s no trouble for you, but friends joke about your driveway and some think a visit is a challenge. There’s no end to the kinds of driveways and access roads in Rappahannock County. Some are in good shape. Some are Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 4, 1968 The lowest temperature recorded this year at the official weather station operated by Miss Ruby Jenkins at Washington was a 5 below which registered during the night Monday or early Tuesday morning. Precipitation during the month of December totaled 3.70, and the total for the year of 1967 is 39.82. The yearly average stands at 36.14. Forester William C. Vemam, Virginia Division of Forestry, warns that there has been a heavy crop of oak acorns this year and that there have been reported losses of livestock in the state where animals have been allowed to graze woodland areas. Losses have been attributed to the excess tannic acid in the acorns. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 4, 1973 Miss Ann Spieker received an award of appreciation from members of the girls basketball . team at RCHS. The presentation of the award was made by Sharon Foster and Cheryl Poling at an assembly. Winners of the annual Christmas home lighting contest sponsored by the Amiisville Ruritan Club were announced yesterday. In first place was the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Paul while that of Mr. and Mrs. John Slivey rated second and receiving third place was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Poe. Farrell Nichols has been named to the presdiency of the Amissville Ruritan Club for the year which is beginning. Edward E. Clark Jr., a senior history major at Bridgewater College, was named to the dean’s list for the fall term. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Clark Sr. of Flint Hill. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 31,1987 Many folks take down Christmas trimmings on Jan. 6, Epiphany or Old Christmas, the 12th night after Christmas, following an old English tradition. By burning them, it was believed back luck could be avoided for the coming year. Actually, the custom began at a much earlier time when farmers made bonfires to scare off witches threatening the home and crops. The Heads Up 4-H Club, in the spirit of the holiday season, provided a merry Christmas for four needy families in the area last week. Members of the club gave turkeys and holiday food, wrapped Christmas presents and clothing to three Rappahannock families and a fourth household in the Jeffersonton area. For anyone with a bit of woods on their property, or even a large backyard, the old Christmas tree can provide welcome safety and cover for a variety of wildlife. Laid on its side, small birds, chipmunks, squirrels or rabbits may find shelter from the harsh winter weather. 1 not. Well, tonight is payoff night for you, because here’s how things operate in the real world and hopefully your driveway is up to snuff. For newcomers, you’re living out in the countryside and not in the city. They don’t have hydrants every block out here and there are no streetlights along the roadways. It’s dead dark out there at night and the fire companies that are responding to a 911 call are bringing their own water with them. A lot of people don’t understand the significance of this last statement, so let’s repeat it. The fire companies are bringing their own water with them. The water is carried in the fire trucks, called either pumpers or tankers. These are good-sized units, 25 or more feet long, 10 feet wide, which includes the side mirrors, and are 11 feet high with their flashing lights and any equipment on top. They could weigh up to 21 tons. As to the water, a large pumper can carry 1,000 gallons and depending on the nature of the fire and how many hoses are working, they can douse a place for about 10 minutes. Now a tanker carries between 1,000 and 2,000 gallons depending on its size, and here’s how the tanker comes into play. It can lay out on the ground a large unfolding holding tank and can fill that with the water it carries. The tanker is then freed up to go for another load of water. Where does it go? It goes to a nearby pond, river, or possibly a full-running stream. A pumper is stationed there to fill the tankers, sucking water from the pond or river and transferring it to the tanker. The tanker then brings the water back to the site of the fire to refill the holding tank on the ground. Usually, a number of tankers are dispatched so they can cycle back and forth between the fire and the source of water nearby. It gets pretty busy on a driveway and the fire companies use two-way radios to coordinate who is going back and forth and in what sequence. It should be dawning on you by now that your driveway is pretty important. There are some driveways in this county that are remarkable. For openers, there may be no indication of an address, either on a mailbox, a signpost, or on the front of the house, so emergency vehicles and other people don’t know that they are at your place. Then there are the driveways themselves. They have tight turns that a large fire truck could not get around; they have flimsy private bridges that may collapse under a weight of 21 tons. They have low hanging branches or side branches that may give your driveway a rustic appearance, but the branches do considerable damage to vehicles that are wider and higher than your car or truck, fire companies are not too happy when low branches tear off a bar of light from their roofs or rip off side mirrors or equipment. Some driveways have roadbeds that turn to mud in the spring; that have water flowing over them in major downpours; that have sides that drop off 75 or 100 feet or more. They have poor drainage, have roadbeds that are concave instead of convex, are filled with rocks and have severe cases of wash boarding. Some are just dirt and in a heavy rainstorm will send a pretty plume of mud out onto the regular highway for drivers to slip and slide through. Many have steep slopes, which are okay for a four-wheel drive, but not for a 21-ton fire truck. What about driveways that have beginning pillars, posts, or fences flanking them; stuff so close a fire truck could not get through. How about locked gates or a sign that says there is not driveway, walk up to the house and enjoy the scenery for a quarter of a mile or so? The fire and rescue companies will bull their way through locked gates, cut down trees, etc., to get to you. They’ll get out of, their emergency vehicles and | walk up to your place if neces- • sary, carrying equipment, but • time is passing. Volunteer fire * and rescue personnel are not*; supposed to be participating irj i “extreme sports” in answering ; your call. , • Let’s assume the emergency services can get to your | place. Is there any turnaround • space? Is the parking area at I the end chock-a-block witfi your own vehicles? What is a . fire truck to do when it reaches | a dead-end driveway with no • turnaround space at all? Hoses I are just so long and pumpers | and tankers have no room to • work. Does everyone have to go backwards to the start and ; rearrange themselves? The > rescue squad may be parked at ! the start of the driveway wait- | ing its turn. Or it may have ■ been first. What if you had a stroke and time was critical? . ' Maybe its winter and you’ve left your car or truck at the beginning of your driveway as you were expecting bad weather. It is blocking the way. When you plow out your driveway in the winter do you make it just wide enough for your vehicle to get in and out? What about trucks that are 10 feet wide compared to your vehicle that is six and a half or seven feet wide. A fire truck won’t make it with snow banks hemming it in. The rescue squad won’t make it. The Rappahannock County fire and rescue companies could have the biggest, best, most sophisticated equipment in the world, but it won’t do any good if they can’t get to your place. Maybe you ought to look at your driveway from the point of other people. So you won’t be asking, what happened to 911? This is the first of a short series on driveways in Rappahannock County. Other' parts will cover the specifica-! tions of a reasonable driveway, | construction and maintenance* costs, etc. ; DON AUDETTE:

Happy Birthday wishes to A. Pullen Miss Ashleigh Pullen celebrated her birthday on Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Washington Fire Hall. Ashleigh was two years old on Dec. 26. Those helping Ashleigh celebrate were her parents, Ricky and Cathy, Mrs. Barbara Payne and Melissa, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jenkins and Adam, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Jenkins and Kayla, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, James, Christal, Tbm and Ited and Mr. and Mrs.Kirk Jenkins and Dale, all of Washington. Also Mrs. Sharon Dodson, Cody and Brittani and Mr. and Mrs. Branson Jenkins and Wendy, all of Culpeper. Also Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie, Andy Baldwin and Ashleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David, Mrs. JoAnne Buracker, Richard Jenkins Amy Wharton and Amanda, Mrs. Lisa Dodson and Amber and Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mrs. Barbara Payne in Warrenton Mr. and Mrs. Benny Brown and Travis of Winchester, Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Mr. and Mrs. Strother Brown and Jay, MR. Julian Brown, Paul and Jason and Mrs. Catherine Brown. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dennis, Ashlyn and Matthew of Jackson, South Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Wethers of Stephens City, Miss Heather Aylor and Lee Ayers of Culpeper. Mrs. Thelma Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buracker were Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Jenkins, Connie and Randy and Mr. Marion Peyton. Christmas Eve and Day dinner guests of Danny Ray, Bonnie Sue and Jason Baldwin were „ Meghan Fairbrother, Kenneth Baldwin, Jennifer Papp, Andy Baldwin and Ashleigh, Angie Jenkins, Richard Jenkins, Eva Dodson, Richie, Linda and Katie Baldwin, Billy, Jean and Dawn Dodson, Ronnie, Lisa and Amber Dodson, Kenny, Cindy and Kayla McGhee, Jon, April, Chad, Joy and Bret Heddleston, Sandy Jenkins and Timmie. Miss Angie Jenkins and Andy Baldwin were Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Tom and Christina Brown are home on leave for a week from Utah. Mrs. Shirley Kushner and Mrs. Catherine Brown visited with Mrs. Nellie Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and Carlton Atkins. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh were Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David. Sunday guests of Mr.and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie of Aroda, Jordan Gray of Madison, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan. Guests in the Jenkins home on Christmas Eve were Mrs. Lisa Dodson and Amber. Their Friday guests were Larry Jenkins and Lori Darnell. Mrs. Shirley Kushner and Mrs. Catherine Brown traveled to Montgomery Village, Maryland to visit Mr. and Mrs. Rob Kushner, Matthew and Elizabeth. On Saturday Mr. Julian Brown, Paul and Jason and Mrs. Shirley Kushner visited mutt Atkins at Sunny Slope in Flint Hill. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan, Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda, Andy Baldwin and Mr. and Mrs Jack Baldwin and David. Birthday wishes go out to Andy Baldwin who will celebrate his on Jan. 1. I would like to wish everyone a very happy New Year. Washington residents entertain, visit Christmas Eve guests of Mrs. Dorothy Ralls were Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Ralis and family of Linden, Steve Ralls and friend Mike of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Linda Clark Amanda Clark and Stacy Clark. Dinner guests on Christmas Day of Mrs. Annie Hawkins ere Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Butch Hawkins and daughter Ashley of Fredericksburg, Billy Hawkins of Stephen City, Mrs. Dottie Burke of Annandale, Roger Hawkins of Warrenton, Mrs. Mabel Burke, Richie Burke and daughters Molly and Katie of Woodville George Bennette of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan. * Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls Samantha and Robert in Woodville were Ms. Dana Smith of Amissville, Richie E^stham, Mrs. Ann Simons, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda, Bobbie Jo and Lucy Burnham and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M< Clark. T Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Cferk were Monday visitors of ' Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Atkins in Sperryville. Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL Dec. 1 to Feb. 15,1998 This special applies to ALL manufacturers of MOWERS, TILLERS & TRIMMERS Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE Call for appointments A Swan Jr. & Co. 16033 Ira Hoffman Lane, Culpeper, VA 540-825-8371 «Rt 29 across from Coop 'JnS'liLzLncj 1/l/ozcU by Randy Minter TIME TO LIVE The fact that time is a human invention is clearly demonstrated when we compulsively cram as much activity into our schedules as we can. Are we living, or simply going through some carefully orchestrated motions? The answer may rest in the words of Isak Dinesen, “Natives dislike speed, as we dislike noise, it is to them, at the best, hard to bear. They are also on friendly terms with time, and the planning of beguiling or killing it does not come into their heads. In fact the more time you can give them, the happier they are, and if you commission a Kikuyu to hold your horse while you make a visit, you can see by his face that he "hopes you will be a long, long time about it. He does not try to pass the time then, but sits down and lives.” The sages know a secret about how to truly get the most out of life - live it one moment at a time. It is only in this present moment that we can find happiness, no matter how much we plan for an imaginary future time when all will be all right. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we welcome folks from all backgrounds and experiences. We are here 24 hours a day at 347-3431 (233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton). We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. “Ordinary people merely think how they shall spend their time; a man of talent tries to use it." - Arthur Schopenhauer were Mrs. Edie Falls, Samantha and Robert of Wqodville and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda Bobbie Jo and Lucy Burnham. We are happy to report that Miss Ellie Clifford is recuperating nicely after her recent major head surgery at the UVA Hospital in Charlottesville. Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and family in Castle ton and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and family. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons had dinner with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton were evening visitors in the Clark home. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spent the Christmas Holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. Luncheon guests on Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr. Amanda and Stacy were Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Ralls and family of Linden. Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz joined Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason in Centreville and attended ser vices at the Centreville Methodist Church where Eric is in the youth choir. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack, Eric and Jason in Centreville. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and family had Christmas Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown and other family members in Woodville. Dinner guests Christmas Day of Mrs. Alice Butler were Phil Butler of Vienna, Charlie Butler of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Butler, Rachael Berta and Michael Berta and Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Miss Alicia Butler and Phil Butler children of Mrs. Alice Butler remained overnight with her on Christmas Day. Holiday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr. Amanda and Stacy were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany and Mr. and Mrs. John Clark of Sperryville, and Mrs. Pat Davis and son Kirk. Happy Birthday to Robert Falls who will celebrate his sixth birthday in Woodville on Saturday Jan. 3. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nancy Reeve on Sunday Jan. 4 and to Bill Welch of Flint Hill on Monday Jan. 5. Mrs. Frances Faulks of Norfolk, VA. is visiting her niece Mrs. Teresa Fletcher and sister Margaret Freeman, formerly of Washington, VA. now living in Warrenton. SAVE THE SYCAMORE On Route 621 r3j. M 4 S3 iTTTJ i - J ■ ■ T*T • ] - 1^*7* 1 i T 4 " nowofiSju? i v^SSS1 MSBCHSiSS"® Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 ‘ HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON -SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Upcoming Events Lord Fairfax College class The Lord Fairfax Community College class, Business Law, course number BUS 100 will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. The cost of the three credit class is $145 plus a textbook fee. Registration for the course will be held on the first night of class, Jan. 13. For more information contact Jeanie Dwyer at 987-8773. Bereavement supporters to meet Hospice of the Rapidan hosts a bereavement support group from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Amissville United Methodist Church on US 211. Anyone who is coping with grief due to the death of a loved one under any circumstances is welcome to attend. This is a community service of Hospice of the Rapidan, and there is no charge to attend. Call 825-4840 to confirm that the group will meet as scheduled. Homemakers to meet The Amissville Homemakers will meet on Monday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church. A presentation will be made by Katherine Riley on the history of Amissville. Ragged Mountain activities Ragged Mountain Resource Center located at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville announces the following upcoming events: Thursday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day hike, The Peak, meet at Ragged Mountain Resource Center Office behind Oldway Art Center between 9 and 9:30, return mid to late' afternoon. Bring food for self and layered clothing. Saturday, Jan. 10, Second Saturday Series hike, “Robertson Mountain”, meet at Ragged Mountain Office between 9 and 9:30, return by mid-afternoon. Shenandoah National Park pass or $5 fee required. Also on Jan. 10, moonlight hike of Old Rag, meet at upper lot trail head in Nethers by 4 p.m., park pass or $5 fee required. Saturday, Jan. 17, Rappahannock Water Monitoring Network meeting, Rappahannock County Extension Office, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For additional information or other activities call Ragged Mountain Resource Center at 987-3366. Services board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Administrative Office on Bradford Road in Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146, or 8257391 (TDD). Family dance party set There will be a family dance party at Marshall Community Center on Jan. 9 and Jan. 30 from 8 to 11 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Soft soled shoes, no heels please. Also available are line dancing, swing, jitterbug and dance lessons which are offered every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $2 per person. Children are welcome. For more information call 675-3444. Rapidtran will not operate Rapidtran will be closed Thursday and Friday, Jan 1 and 2 in observance of the New Year holiday. Rapidtran is a program of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and serves the general public as well as clients of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board in the five counties of Planning District 9. Auxiliary business meeting set The Culpeper Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold their annual business meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. in the hospital dining room. Reports of officers and various committees as well as the<annual financial report will be presented. Election and installation of the officers and board members is scheduled for this membership meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. Hospice offers ivorkshop Hospice of the Rapidan is offering a free workshop, “Coping with Grief during the Holidays,” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 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. Mot tier s Coop, play group to meet The Mother’s Coop and Children’s Play group will meet in the Parrish Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon through the winter season. All are welcome. For more information call Brenda VanNess at 987-9527. Story hour underway The Rappahannock County Library’s Story Hour for pre-school children, ages 2-6 is currently underway and will continue every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. through the remainder of the year. The program of songs, finger-plays and a story will last about 30 minutes. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult, but no pre-registration is necessary. Aerobic classes slated Aerobic classes are being held at the Community Center in Washington Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Classes include an aerobic workout, floor work and yoga stretching. For information call Beth Levick, 675-3108. Spring auction planned The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department is planning a spring auction. If you have any items you would like to donate call 636-3279 or 635-6392. Play group underway Country Kids Play group is underway at the Jeffersonton Community Center. New families are welcome to join. The play group is a non profit group for parents or care givers and children ages infant to five. It meets every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Call Barbara Verhaalen of Amissville at 349-3185 for more information or directions. Free tutoring for adults The Literacy Volunteers of Rappahannock County are continuing to provide free tutoring for adults, in improving reading and math skills and preparing for the GED exam. Weekly sessions are on Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. For information call 675-3419, 675-2549 or 937-4279. Cooking Classes A former student of Mercella Hazan is teaching Italian cooking classes. For more information call 987-9142.

i Activities New Year's Eve service set A New Year’s Eve service will be held at Woodville Baptist on Dec. 31. A covered dish meal will be held at 8 p.m., followed by gospel music by Collis Fincham and his group. There will also be a time of group singing and a sermon by Pastor Alpheus Atkins. The community is invited to attend. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Hymn Sing 7 p.m. every 4th Saturday Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday: - Wednesday: Saturday: Sunday: Wednesday: 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. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 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. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for*Sunday, Jan. 4 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m. with communion; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 18 a.m. > Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist I 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. ECW meeting 1:30 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. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Third Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. with communion Many holiday visitors for Flint Hill The United Methodist Women met for their Christmas meeting at the home of Mabel Lillard recently. The meeting was well attended. Dinner guests on . Christmas Day of Mary Frances Bywaters were Mr. and Mrs. Dougie Bywaters and children, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sanders and children, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler and boys, and Mr. and Mrs. David Bywaters and Jennifer and Alice Pullen. Christmas • Eve guests in the Bunny Hudson home were Larry and Gloria Clark, Larry, Jr. and friend, Joelle; and Gapr Clark, of Front Royal; Odie and Madolene Herndon, Brian and Stacy Herndon of Manassas, Roxanne Campbell, Barry Hudson of Front Royal and Mary Hickerson. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Guests during Christmas of Mrs. Christine Nest were Rodney and Jo Vest, of Woodville, Johnny Nest and Michael and Janet Vest of Virginia Beach and Allen and Kim Vest and Kirkland and Victoria Hudson. A speedy recovery to all those on the sick list. Ken and Cathy Cislak and children of Ruther Glen spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Crane. Sunday guests of the Crane’s were Tina Crane and Laura of Greenbelt, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard had as their visitors on Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins and family, Leon Lillard and family, Edith Graves and family, Lois Duncan and family and Mr. Thomas Williams. Mrs. Alice Brady will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Friday. We wish her a very happy birthday. Christmas Day guest of Mabel Lillard were Tommy and Linda Lillard, Christine and Andy Arnold and children, Debra and Clark Monts and family, Diane Dellinger, David Michael and Bobby Lillard, Jean Lillard and exchange student Byron, and Clyde Lillard and Danny Lillard and Dexter of North Carolina who spent a few days. Jack Curtis entered Winchester Medical Center on Monday to undergo surgery. Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dodsqp of Staunton and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunn and twins «f Mineral and Gary and Karon Dodson and children $>f Hendon were Christmas Day guest of Barbara Gentry. ; Recently Mrs. Barbara Gentry with her granddaughter, Susan Scott spent a weekend at Williamsburg and visited Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Clemens at Seaford. Bob and Sandy Curtis, Joshua and Tiffaney of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rachael Dean of Charlottesville and Tommy and Ashley Dean of Raleigh, N.C. visited Mr. and Mrs. Ja<jk Curtis during the holidays. * Happy New Year from Amissville Happy New Year! Here’s wishing you a year filled with good health, good friends, good humor, and the love of family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Walter Holmes who passed away Dec. 21 and continue to be with Edward King during his illness. I can’t believe I overlooked the Dec. 15 birthday of pretty little Beth Martin, but I obviously did because she made sure I knew about it this past Sunday. Beth is the daughter of Greg and Patricia Martin and attends Rappahannock Elementary School. Happy belated birthday Beth! The winners of Hackley Store’s 1997 Christmas drawings are: first prize went to Viewtown highlights By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Christmas Day guests of the Acrey Dodsons were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson, Charles Jr., James Dodson, Caroline Dodson and a friend, Trey of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kilby, Cory and Ashley, Mr. and Mrs. #t, C=2>u% By GLENDA GUM Linda Digges of Warrenton who received a Made in Virginia split oak basket filled with jelly, honey, peanuts, soup mix, candy and beanie babies; second prize of one quart of oysters was won by Joan Taplin of Amissville and third prize winner was Jim Phillips of Amissville who was Tommy Frazier and family, Lisa Corbin and Alice Canard, all of Rixeyville, Brittany Reid and Mrs. Barbara Settle. Sunday guests of the Acrey Dodsons were Mrs. Angel Laing and Amber Bailey of Warrenton. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hitt was the setting for a Christmas Party for their father, Mr. Eugene Dodson, who was spending the holidays with them. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dodson of Bealeton, Mrs. Florine Smith of Warrenton, Mrs. Bertie Hackley, Mrs. Mattie Hackley, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson, Mrs. Joan Reid, Mrs. Sherlean Wayland, Jean Marshall Dodson, Heather Dodson, David Hitt, Karen Wilson and friends. Have a safe and Happy New Year! the recipient of a $10 deli gift certificate. Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to all who participated! Amissville Baptist Church will hold a New Year’s Eve Service on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Special thanks to all who contributed to the Food for the Hungry sponsored by the Ruritans and to the wonderful individuals who volunteered their time and efforts in packaging and delivering the food. This community wide effort provided food baskets for the less fortunate in our area. On Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the Hospice of the Rapidan is offering a free r workshop on Coping with Grifef during the Holiday. It will be held in their office in Mulberry Commons located in Culpeper. At the end of 1997, Jimmie’s Shoe Repair in Culpeper will be closing its doors after 43 years of dedicated business and our shoes will never be the same. Good luck in your retirement and thank you for your exceptional workmanship! I Thank you to all of my friends and readers who are generous in their praise and forgiving in their reviews of our weekly news. Amissville is a community to be proud of. Looking forward to serving up another year of news in 1998! i School menus RCES Lunch, Monday, Jan. 5: Sausage pizza, donut, choose two, buttered limas, steamed corn, chilled peaches. Tuesday, Jan. 6: Hamburger on bun, nachos/cheese, choose two, vegetable sticks, chilled applesauce, chilled mixed fruit. Thursday, Jan. 8: Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, choose two, steamed broccoli, buttered peas, chilled pears. Friday, Jan. 9: Spaghetti, garlic bread, choose two, buttered corn, pineapple and oranges, applesauce. RCHS Monday, Jan. 5: Chickennuggets/roll, macaroni and! cheese, garden fresh peas, chilled fruit or sausage pizza, french fries and fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 6: Cheeseburger on bun, french • fries, cherry cobbler or fish square on bun, hot dog and fries. Wednesday, Jan. 7: Fried chicken and biscuit, mashed potatoes, buttered limas, donut or grilled ham and cheese, fruit. Thursday, Jan. 8:! Spaghetti, green beans, hot apple sticks, garlic bread or chicken pattie on bun, curly fires and fruit. Friday, Jan. 9: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese,, vegetable sticks, oranges and pineapple or bologna and' cheese sub, french fries and fruit. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, 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 King Out Sunday John ! 4:1-42 i I Monday John 4:43-54 Tuesday John 16:16-24 Wednesday j John 16:25-33 Thursday Luke 2:21-40 Friday Luke 2:41-52 Saturday Hebrews 1:1-14 The old year wanes. The last sands trickle down the hourglass as the old man totters into irrevocable past and a lusty infant year begins. Bells ring in church steeples, confetti rains, horns blow. People sing and shout and maybe shed a tear. Cries of "Happy New Year" nil the ears and ralj on happy hearts, or sad. To some, the old year brought joy and happiness. To others it held sadness and despair. Thus, men greet the new year differently : some with uissviw i * * wiiiv *mi« i twiuiiuii, 3IIII uiiki l till a ’>UIUC. Whatever your feelings about the year ahead, there is one wav to be sure of its promise. God is the source of all goodness. Make Him and His house a part of your life and you Mill find the strength and inspiration to make each day prosperous. The sum of our days shapes the year. 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Available Feb. 1st. $950. 703-777-5598. Credit references & deposit required. 7 Rentals Office Washington VA: office space available. One room business office. Private entrance. 150 sq. ft. $125 per month, utilities included. One year lease. Security deposit required. (540)675-3316. 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. Real Estate For Sale Breathtaking 360° Blueridge views from Rappahannock County house, farm in Sperryvile. 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 built in 1985. Open floor plan. New paint, tile, carpet. Woodstove. Huge deck with hottub. Detached 1000 square foot 2-car garage with large garden/ equipment room. Includes 2nd 5 acre building lot. Total assessed value $217,000. Asking $195,000. 540-3642929. Winchester: Best ot both worlds, 3 bedroom country farmhouse on cul-de-sac near town, hardwood floors, spacious rooms throughout, 2 car garage/ workshop with electnc, full deck, large front porch, partially finished basement. Priced to sell, $92,000. Call Tess Klimm, Jim Barb Realty, 1-800-8168172. 25 Adoption 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. Hap• py, 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. Arts & Crafts Crafters interested in exhibiting at Art/ Craft show, Jan. 24 & 25, at Capital Expo Center, Chantilly, call 301-7912346. 29 Auctions Antiques & Collectibles Auction Suiu. Jan. 4 at 12 noon Preview Sat 104 Large selection of antique and desirable furniture (a lot of oak) and home furnishings in addition to large selection of collectibles, glassware, prints & miscellaneous. For FAX or info (540) 825-9045 Culpept action Ce >er Auction Center VAF #255 12282 Sperryville Pike (Rt. 522 N) Culpeper, VA 32 Business Opportunities 1000 Envelopes-$4,000 from home! Make $4 per envelope you stuff with my circulars, guaranteed. Free information package. Call now! 1310-335-6990 Dept. 7. Person Wanted to own and operate retail candy shop in Washington area. Low investment. For information call Mrs. Burden's Gourmet Candy Company, Fort Worth, TX (817) 3329792. Take home more...be home more. Average 1996 wage was $41,500. Out 7 days, home 2. Out 10 days, home 3. Eastern and National Fleets. 48753’ van or flatbed, full benefits and Qualcomm. Students are welcome. Call 1-800-467-6345. www.roehl.net. work in your spare time! Great extra income! Assemble products in your spare time. Nation's best program-As seen on Tv. Call now: 1-800377-6000 ext. 1010. 41 Found Found Rottweitler: between Falls Church and Arlington County. Looking lor a gqod home. Please call: (703)533-7317. Beautiful 3/4 Dane puppy 1 year old spayed, all shots, good with children. Needs a good family. 540-338-2542 Washing machine.mint condition needs one part.U-haul. 540-8823362 ise STONE COTTAGE FOR RENT 1 bedroom Stone Cottage near The Plains. Secluded in the woods behind Great Meadow. $75(Vmonth. Call Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. Cathy Bemach 540-687-6500. C7 Miscellaneous vf Wanted I Pay Cash for old outbuildings from plantations - smoke & spring houses, slave quarters, kitchens, any condition considered. Call corrected number 540-2535367. 67 Services, Financing Mortgage $Save Money-Get cash$ Homeowners-1st and 2nd Mortgages Cash for any reason slow credit-no credit, no problem 800-955-2282 Abbey Mortgage Virginia Owned Company. . _ Services CQ Home VV Improvement EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Da Ow-Ska Staf) tor cm*** Homt Dtcwamg Stnn ftoor Cowngi • Wnfa* Trauma ' 9p Cowa t Itohtttory nuUuMtH ComtmcU M.211 AmitsvW*, VA 937-5500 71 Tributes Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. I just want to thank all the great people of this community, in this country and around the world on Internet for all of your prayers, giving of precious time, dinners, and deep concern in our very stressed time of need. You all are great! Refined of purest gold. I wish I could get to all of you with the biggest Sharron bear hug possible, (leaving your eye balls in their sockets of course). I want you to know each and every one of you is so deeply appreciated. You have so overwhelmingly touched our lives. Keep Praying! Prayers are still very much needed. Merry Christmas and love to all, Sharron Proper and family l Oft Business Vk Opportunities 70 Services Miscellaneous “Get Married” Smoky Mountains. Area's most beautiful chapels, elegant white & cedar mountain top chapel, church ministries, honeymoon & family cabins, Complete arrangements, no tests. 1-800-8937274.http://www.smo- 7274.http://www.smokymtnmall.com/mall/smo keywed.html. Ford 1968 Mustang Convertible: Turquoise/white, good condition, V8, 289, automatic, power steering, 144k miles, runs good, interior needs restoration. $9,500. (703) 471-4696. BMW 1987 325, 4 door, power windows, sunroof, cassette, am/fm, A/C, stick. Very good condition. $5,000/ Best offer. 703-847-1514. Chevy 1995 Corsica good condition, less than 55K miles, V-6, AC, automatic, cruise, $7500. 540-937-8299. Ford 1990 Probe 3.0 V6 engine, 5-speed, brand new premium tires, drive axles, alignment. Low miles, clean. Best offer. (540)347-4997 after 6pm. Ford 1975 Maverick, Ford 1976 Grenada and Ford 1971 Torino. $4,000 Buys them all. Call: (540)675-1587. Ford 1996 Bronco XLT 4WD, 5.0 litre engine, showroom condition, black exterior with grey interior, running boards, visor, bug guard, aluminum wheels, cd player, 40k highway miles. $19,500. Call: (703)771-3222. Geo 1990 Prizm: 4 door, 5 speed, air, am/ fm cassette, 86K. Virginia inspection. Runs great. $3,200. (703)6209621. GMC 1994 Jimmy: 4x4, black, leather interior, SLT package, a/c, automatic, am/fm cassette, with equalizer. Call: $16500 (540)7884705 leave message. Honda 1986 Accord LX: Excellent condition inside and out! 5-speed, power everything, a/c, sunroof, cruise, alarm, upgraded stereo. $3,500. (540)347-5903. Honda 1995 Accord LX: 4 door, 5-speed, pinstripping, like new. Call for information: (540)675-1199. l S300-S500 DISTRIBUTING PHONE CARDS. No axparlenca nocastary. For mors information sand a telf-addrassed stampad anvalopa to: Primetimr Commuiuratioiu P.O. Bax 694355, Miami, FI. 33269-1355 Childcare NANNY NEEDED For two toddlers. Live in or out in Middleburg. Experience and references required. (540) 687-6776. 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. Jeep 1994 Grand Cherokee: V-8, Laredo, loaded, 65K, immaculate condition, $16,500. (304)876-3703. Jeep 1995 Wrangler: 4 cyl, automatic, 37k miles, $9,500. (703)4217392 or (703)435-4345. Mazda 1991 Miata: 5 speed, air, power windows, cruise, cassette, C D., alloy wheels. Red, 59K miles, must see. (540)338-9774. mercury raad urana Marquis LS: leather interior, fully equipped, clean, excellent condition. $9500. 540-3411880. Nissan 1992 Stanza: low miles / 57k miles, Four door, auto, all power, a/c, cruise, well maintained. Excellent condition, very clean. $7,000. (703)771-2188. Oldsmobile 1990 Delta 88, power windows/ locks, cruise, air-conditioning, am/fm cassette, silver, 90,000 miles, $3800. 703-729-2379. Toyota 1991 Camry DX: automatic, air, power steering/ brakes/ windows/ locks, alarm, 4 door, 84K. Excellent condition. Best offer over $6,000. (703)779-9730. Toyota 1996 Camry DX: 2 door, fully loaded, CD, 5 speed, leather, sunroof, power windows, 22K, $16,200/ negotiable. (703)803-1095. Trucks Chevy 1990 454 dual wheel, extended cab, 84k miles, 1 owner, red on red, perfectly maintained. $15,000. Call Eric 540-347-3363, leave message. GMC 1995 Sonoma: extra cab, red, 2-wheel drive, 4 cylinder, auto, bedliner, power windows and doors, 17,000 miles. $13,700. (540)347-6581 leave message. Niaaan 1993 King Cab. 4x4, SE, V6, Automatic, A/C, AM/FM stereo, cruise, bedliner. sliding rear window. 65K miles, $11,999./ best offer. 703-644-5576. m Nissan 1993 Quest, XE, Automatic, AM/FM stereo, cruise, power window, power lock, power steering, 62K miles, Excellent condition. $12,499. 703-644-5576. 88 Motorcycles Buell 1996 S2T. Excellent condition. Under 4,000 miles. Many extras. 4 year extended warranty. $11,500. 540937-8299. Harley Davidson 1996 Road King: 3,200 miles, garage kept. Violet. Show room condition. Lots of extra chrome. $17,500. (540)667-0111. Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (if purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running cars ’land trucks Open Mon.-Sal 9-5 • Closed Sun. Located Rt. 229, 5 miles past Culpeper High School ■ 895-2571 Help Wanted ASSISTANT BARN MANAGER Middleburg Horse Farm looking for experienced Assistant Barn Manager. Housing, salary and benefits. Fax resume to: (540) 687*3364 Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving taping and computer work. Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007. DRIVERS School van. Front Royal area. 4-5 hours per day. Call Wakefield Country Day School. 540-635* 8555. 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 • V V NEW YEAR8 EVE CELEBRATION <4 Oo You want to have tun, safe, H local, plans tor # / New Years Eve? ■ B Bring in the Near Year w/ friends & family ^HUGO’S SHOW I Featuring Sllvarwii A Enjoy hors d'oeuvre & i w dancing aH night_ * iyv3t Stf V p *• 11/97 9pm-1 am 9.0 Help support Lois Volunteer Fire Dept Oat your tickets NtfwJ Ask any Lois Fire DepJ Volunteer for info $30 par single $50 par coup la 540-439-1300 or 540-439-2120 Invitation to Bid for Architectural Services Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids lor architectural sen/ices. Deadline for receipt of bids is 2 p.m. January 9, 1998. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540)987-8773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 12-24 & 12-31-97 #83836 “TSTESTtS— Clarify Free: Bunk BedRight Angle, with desk, White, assembly required, fair condition; Hammond Organ, needs repair. 17031729-2524. Lost: cat, black, grey and white tabby with double paws. May have collar around Thanksgiving. in the Viewtown Area. (540)347-6370 or (540)937-3526. Saab 1986 900 Turbo: with 112K miles, Gray with leather interior, air, power windows, am/ fm cassette, power windows and cruise control, $1,000/ negotiable. Please call (540)675-3649. Scottie, Cresthill Rd., Marshal, found 12/26/97. Call 540-364 1438. Suzuki 1993 Katana 600. Low miles, loaded with extras. $3500 or best offer. 540-347-4997 after 6pm. Invitation to Bid for Performance Contracting Servicee Rappahannock County Pubiic Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for performance contracting services. Deadline for receipt of bids is 2 p.m. January 29, 1998. Mandatory pre-bid meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m., January 8, 1998 in the School Board Office conference room. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540)987-8773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or ail bids. 12-24 ft 12-31-97 •83834 91 Help Wanted EXPERIENCED ADVERTISING SALES Energetic, outgoing sales person with a “can-do" attitude needed for growing Northern Virginia newspaper company. Lucrative .Fairfax County territory is available for experienced sales person. Minimum two years advertising sales experience preferred. We offer stability, professionalism and an opportunity for advancement. For confidential interview, please fax resume to (703) 435-9754 Or call L. Schilling at (703)478-6666. 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

Holiday checklist for indoor plants BY: DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist With the New Year rapidly approaching, it is time to make the check list of your house plants. After all, the companions that give you such pleasure year-round should not be neglected in the happy exchange of the holiday season. Following are some gifts that your plants would appreciate. Fine cuisine - all plants do not have the same tastes in fertilizer. Read the labels and comparison shop for the best food for your special prize. Remember that plant foods do not come only in large sizes. They are also packaged for convenience in sticks, tablets, slow-release capsules, and water soluble granules to satisfy the most elite of plants in their quest for the caviar of the plant foods. Solve your plants problems Plant prescription whether you are raising a hypochondriac Hypoestes or a declining Dracaena, you might look around for a “problem solver.” First, determine what the problem is. If your plant has pests, find out from your local Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener what the best control would be, then wrap it up with a pretty ribbon. Most often the solution does not come in a bottle or box, so you could write a note of promise: “Dear Fern, I promise to water you more often and provide you a location with higher humidity.” A little work may solve a lot more problems than a lot of costly chemicals. Light requirements - many plants, especially house plants, would appreciate a light gift. The range of fixtures for supplying extra light is wide. The idea is to match the fixture with your decor so that plants and their gift of light both look lovely in your living room. A new pot can create a new look Dressing up - maybe your plant is “pining away” for a pretty party pot. With care, you can give your beauty a whole new look and a little growing room. Select a pot no more than two inches in diameter larger than the current pot. Too large pot will make a plant look as out of proportion as a little girl in mother’s clothes. If the pot is too large it also could cause the plant to grow poorly. The new pot should have good drainage to ensure healthy root development. if you find a beautiful pot that is just prefect but has no drainage, consider using it strictly as a cover for a traditional clay pot in which the plant thrives. This fancy pot might be alternated with baskets or even decorative paper to allow your plants to dress for any occasion. A group of plants can add character to the decor Company - maybe youf plant would be happier if it had a few others around for company. A grouping of three or five plants often lends more New Years Eve service scheduled There will be a New Year’s Eve Watchnight service at Woodville Baptist Church to begin with a covered dish meal at 8 followed by bluegrass music and a message by the pastor Alphesus Atkins. Happy Birthday to Robert Falls who will be celebrating his fifth birthday on Saturday Jan. 3. Dr. and Mrs. John O’Bannon Book benefits hospice fund ? 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 features 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. Hospice of the Rapidan is a nonprofit community organization providing medical care, social services and volunteer support to people with a limited life expectancy. Community support is essential to its mission. BankrijctL Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY * DOWN! * j* — 1 ■' 1 Credit Approval Center Vniptl t hium.- Auto Fin.uxc h\|icrM \i'w/l w(t Cars-Trm ks-\;ins 1-800-633-0730 Call Today All Applications Accepted Sperryville Realty SPERKYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office SPERRYVILLE -Woodward Road, 6 room & bath, older home. Lots of potential. $59,000 MOSTLY OPEN - 18.8 acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $80,000 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 stand, 1.2 acre lot. $160,000 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 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 and son Andy of Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. Bobby O’Bannon of Culpeper; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott and Mr.and Mrs. Lee Hitt were Saturday dinner guest of Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. Charles and Pat Whorton, Todd and Kim Vest and children Ashley and Logan and Rodney and Josephine Vest were breakfast guest on Christmas Day of Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sykes, Brad Sykes and family of Culpeper; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and Katherine, of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperryville, Kathleen Tallivan and Sharon were Christmas Day dinner guest of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Greg Daczewitz, of Fairfax; Philip and Jacque Daczewitz, of York Pennsylvania; Derek Daczewitz and friend Becky Winfrey, of Blacksburg and Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray were Christmas Day dinner Hr guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and through the holidays. Richard Eastham,Sr. of Front Royal and Jimmie and Myrtle Falls were Saturday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert. Christmas Day - dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fox in Luray were: Darlene Cloud and son Matthew; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lane, Chris and Amanda Foster, Milton and Charlene Sours, Nathan and Tony Sours. Bobby, Sarah, Amanda and Bobbie Jo Brown, Lucy Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons, Mr. Richard Eastham, of Washington were Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert. Thanks to all that helped with the Woodville news column and Happy New Year to all. in i m for all your friendship and ^ ' business during 1997 L= Or maybe it’s not. As many as one in eight teenagers suffer from clinical depression. Occasional “blues” are a normal part of growing up, but don’t shrug off the following warning signs as simple “kid stuff:” ■ Thoughts of suicide ■ Changes in sleep habits ■ Sudden weight loss/gain ■ Increased isolation ■ Severe mood swings ■ Persistent sadness ■ Loss of interest in activities ■ Alcohol/drug abuse If you’re concerned about changes in your child’s behavior, Hurst House, an adolescent treatment program offered through Winchester Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Services, can help you find solutions. Incorporating individual, group and family therapy, our team of experts can help you and your child get back on track. Behavioral Health Services Call Crisis Care at: 722-8152 (800) 786-2673 Winchester Area Toll Free i Free, Confidential 24-Hour Winchester Assessment & Referral Service ' Medical Center J SSi irvM««Hll System character to a window or a corner than a single plant. If you decide to bring home a few friends for your healthy house plant, get acquainted with them first. Make sure they will be companions, that they like the same light and humidity as your pet. Be sure that they won’t be a bad influence, that they do not have any insets or disease. Bedtime stories - maybe your plant would like a good book. Books are available to appeal to a wide variety of interest. If your plant tends to be rather conservative and prefers to know more about others like itself, try a house plant book. Perhaps your plant would prefer to discover ways in which to grow better and be more useful, how about a book on gardening under lights of decorating with house plants. Dr. Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech Community Services Board names officers The Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board is pleased to announce the following officers for 1998: Raymond Brush, Chair; Mrs. Dorothy Hobbs, Vice Chair; William Frazier, Treasurer and Robert Douthit, Secretary. The Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board (RRCSB) is a regional services provider for local governments created as a result of the acts of the Virginia General Assembly and the Federal Older Americans Act. The mission of the RRCSB is to improved the quality of life to citizens of Planning District 9 who are elderly or who have disabilities related to mental illness, mental retardation, and substance abuse. The RRCSB strives to accomplish this mission through offering a comprehensive array of services in local communities. Fees are assessed for most services and charges based on an assessment of a person’s ability to pay. Third party insurance payments are also billed for some services. No individual is refused services because of inability to pay. The Board of Directors • meet the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Administrative Offices on - Bradford Road, Culpeper. The Board encourages public comments regarding local needs. To provide public comment or to receive additional information contact the Executive Director’s office at 825-3000, ext. 3145.Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend Board meetings should contact Paula Benenson 825-3100, ext. 3146 or TDD 825-7391. Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 I Next Deadline January 23 . AUTO U.S. 211 1 b y i mi Specializing in Auto Body Repair, Paints Auto Detailing & Cleaning Quality Work Reasonable Prices (540) 987-8338 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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