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a a a The News Leader, Wednesday, November 3, 2004 www.newsleader.com Obituaries Lena M. Phillips, 84 About This Service Clarence A. Tinsley, 69 1 p.m. Friday at Augusta Springs; a brother, Jimmy RAPHINE Memorial Park. Visitation will Shaffier, also of Hot Springs; Lena Marie STAUNTON Clarence of 4758 Cold Springs We provide free obituaries as a Allen Tinsley of 56 Gish Lane to p.m.

Thursday be from 7 8 three sisters, Peggy McKenney at McDow Funeral Home. of Hot Springs, Charlotte Phillips Road, died Monday (Nov. 1, reader service in memory of all died Monday (Nov. 1, 2004) at Waugh of Glen Daniel, W.Va., 2004) at Augusta Medical Cen- area residents and former Augusta Medical Center. He She born and Selma Lee of Bloomery, ter.

was Sept. 4, 1920, residents. We accept was born May 27, 1935, at Augusta County, to obituaries from Staunton, to Allen and Genia Plecker and Karen KinDavid John H. Shaffier 56 W. three stepdaughters, at James E.

and Blanche (Hite) Brooks. funeral homes until Nellie G. (Goolsby) Tinsley. He HOT SPRINGS John H. caid of Warm Springs and Mary She was preceded in death 6 p.m.

daily. Privately worked for Sperry Marine, Shaffier Jr. died Monday (Nov. Riddleberger of Stokesdale, by her parents; a son, Hiram placed obituaries Charlottesville. 1, 2004) at Bath County Com- N.C.; and four DenLee Phillips; a sister, Audrey are subject to Mr.

Tinsley was preceded in munity Hospital. He was born stepsons, nis, Jackie, Billy and David KinFitzgerald; and a brother, Irvin verification. death by his parents and a sis- Jan. 26, 1948, at Bath County, caid of Hot Brooks. Survivors include a Obituaries can be directed to the ter, Irene T.

Johnson. Survivors to John H. Shaffier Sr. and Springs. Graveside services will be at daughter, Phyllis Stinespring of news department at 213-9119, include his wife, Doris Tinsley Hazel A.

(Lowry) Shaffier. He 2 Thursday at Warm The p.m. Waynesboro; a son, James M. via fax to 885-1904, or via e-mail of Staunton; three sons, Danny was a groundsman at Springs Cemetery. Visitation Phillips of Stuarts Draft; a sister, to Wimer of Cashiers, N.C., K.

Scot Homestead Hotel, and he will be at time at the home club and ski any Nannie B. Hamilton; and a All obituaries are edited to our Tinsley of Churchville and Jeff worked at the gun of Angie and Mark Wolfe, brother, Terry M. Brooks of style. Tinsley of Goshen; a daughter, area. Warm Springs, or at the home Augusta County.

Donna Glover of Goodview; a Mr. Shaffier was preceded in of Jimmy Shaffier, Paul Siple Graveside services will be at brother, William Tinsley of death by his parents. Survivors Drive, Mitchelltown. McLaugh2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Staunton; and a sister, Mary include a daughter, Angie Wolfe lin Funeral Home is handling Carmel Presbyterian Church from 6 to 8 this evening at Elkins of Fishersville.

of Warm Springs; his former Visitation will be McDow Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at wife, Helen Shaffier of Hot arrangements. Cemetery. Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments in sniper case The Associated Press law used to prosecute Muham- spun argued that, under one of defendants' were deemed eligi- dence in the commonwealth," mad is unconstitutional and said those counts, Virginia law ble for the death penalty, one Greenspun said. The maximum RICHMOND Convicted that prosecutors unfairly offered allows a death penalty only for for smashing the victim's head sentence that could be imposed sniper John Allen Muhammad conflicting portrayals of Muham- the triggerman.

with a rock and the other for on Muhammad under the trigcannot get the death penalty mad and his cohort, Lee Boyd Prosecutors contend that holding the victim down. german rule is life in prison, the under a Virginia law because Malvo, at their respective trials. Muhammad and Malvo formed Greenspun said the differ- defense contends. he was not the triggerman in Muhammad was convicted a sniper team, and that each ence in the sniper killings is that The second capital murder the October 2002 killing spree, and sentenced to death on two were equally culpable. only one person, the trigger- count alleges that the sniper his lawyers argued to the counts of capital murder last Greenspun's assertion was man, was involved in the phys- killings were an act of terrorSupreme Court of Virginia.

year for the Oct. 9, 2002, shoot- immediately challenged by Jus- ical act of the killing. ism. Under that law, MuhamDuring oral arguments Tues- ing of Dean Harold Meyers near tice Donald Lemons. He com- Allowing Muhammad to get mad would not have to be the day, Muhammad's lawyers also Manassas.

pared the sniper killings to a the death penalty "would over- triggerman to get the death said that a new anti-terrorism Defense lawyer Peter Green- previous case in which two ride two decades of jurispru- penalty. Calendar Today to for schedule information a on membership 337-8337, or program. Local Democratic Party Office 9 S. Augusta St. (across from Sun Trust Bank) 540-490-0142 540-490-0144 Authorized by Staunton Democratic Committee Nov.

12 Diwali (Hindu celebration of light and the Hindu new year) Nov. 13 Staunton Veterans' Day parade, 11 a.m. Nov. 23-28 Mary Baldwin College Thanksgiving break Ever Young singers: 10 a.m., First Baptist Church, 406 W. Frederick Staunton.

A group that sings to nursing home residents. Prospective members are invited. Ted Grudzinski, director. 885-1848. I Churchville Senior Center: 9 a.m., coffee break and music; 9:30 a.m., word search; 10:30 a.m., Christen Springer will present "What's the 11:30 a.m., lunch; noon, games; 12:30 p.m., walking; 1:30 p.m., village visit, games, puzzles.

337-6000. Stories, crafts and more: 3:30 p.m., Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro. Stories, unusual crafts and an occasional snack for elementary school children. Siblings are invited when accompanied by an adult.

942-6746, www.waynesboro. va.us/library.html. Bingo: 6:30 p.m., Staunton Moose Lodge 1635. All regular games, $100. Two $500 jackpots will be awarded.

Winner take all. Community Emergency Response Training: p.m., Augusta County Government Center, Verona. Offered to residents of Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County. The course, presented by Shenandoah Valley Project Impact, was designed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and will teach basic skills in disaster preparedness, fire safety, first aid, terrorism awareness and crime prevention. Call to register.

Free. All materials will be provided. 885-5174, Happy Notes practice: 10 a.m., Verona United Methodist Church, 406 Lee Highway. An interdenominational group dedicated to preserving classic hymns. Seeking new members.

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Wed. Sat. Sun. 12-4 26-28 fast Beverley St. Staunton, VA 24401 Tel-(540) 886-9463 Pax: (540) 886-6946 0 TRIBUTE PAID ANNOUNCEMENT CLARENCE ALLEN TINSLEY STAUNTON, VA.

Clarence Allen Tinsley, 69, of 56 Gish Lane, Staunton, died Monday, November 01, 2004 at Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville. He was born May 27, 1935 in Staunton, son of David Tinsley and Nellie G. Goolsby Tinsley. Mr. Tinsley served with the U.S.

Air Force and was stationed in Alaska. He worked for Sperry Marine in Charlottesville for 37 years. He loved bass fishing, enjoyed his retirement by spending quality time with his grandchildren, and was always willing to help others. Mr. Tinsley was proud to be an American, and always gave of himself to benefit those he loved.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Irene T. Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Doris Tinsley of Staunton; 3 sons, Danny Wimer of Cashiers, NC, K. Scot Tinsley of Churchville, Jeff Tinsley and wife, Elyssa of Goshen; 1 daughter, Donna Glover and husband, Gary of Goodview, VA; 9 grandchildren, Crystal Travis Glover, Ray Jackson, Crystal Culley, Kelly Danielle Tinsley, Coltan Martee Strong, and Wesley Tinsley; 2 great-grandchildren, Gavin Culley and Jacob Thorne; 1 brother, William "Bill" Tinsley and wife, Kay of Staunton; 1 sister, Mary Elkins of Fishersville; special friends, Dwight and Linda Tinsley, Harold Reid and family, Bob Campbell and family, the Brown family, Bill and Barbara Wimer and family, the Cash family, the Fitzgerald family, Frank and Debbie Thomas family, Tom and Gina Humphries family, Charles and Barbara Massincup family, all of his life-long friends and co-workers. His memories will be cherished and he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday at the Augusta Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be family and friends attending the service. The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Thursday at McDow Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St.Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. I Luncheon meeting: 11:30 a.m., Evers Restaurant, Mount Crawford. AARP, Staunton Chapter 1650.Carrol Byrd will present the program.

Call for reservations. 885- 4371, 886-2170. Children's programs: 9:30 a.m., Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 9:30 a.m., Mother Goose Time for infants to age 2 and their caregivers; 10:30 a.m., preschool story time for 3- to 5- year-olds; 3:45 p.m., Cool Stuff After School will feature literaturebased activities for children in grades K-6. 332-3902.

Instructor class: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Nov. 4 and Nov. 6, American Red Cross of the Blue Ridge, 331 N. Central Staunton.

Become an instructor in CPR, First Aid, AED, bloodborne pathogens and CPR for professional rescuers. Preregistration is required. 886-9151, (800) 943-4511. I Churchville Senior Center: 9 a.m., coffee break and music; 9:30 a.m., puzzles; 10 a.m., diabetes awareness; 10:30 a.m., The Williams hymn sing; 11:30 a.m., lunch; 12:30 p.m., PACE exercises with Carol Byrd; 1:30 p.m., banking, cards, puzzles. 337-6000.

I Preschool story time: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville. For children aged 3-5. 885-3961, 949-6354. Mother Goose Time: 10 a.m., Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville.

For children younger than 2 and their caregivers. 885-3961, 949-6354. CASA volunteer orientation: Noon-1 p.m., CASA for Children, Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce building, Va. 608 and Ladd Road, Fishersville. Court Appointed Special Advocates conduct orientation for prospective volunteers.

213-CASA, I Bridge Club: 1-4 p.m., Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1114 W. Johnson Staunton. All experienced bridge players are invited. Presented by Staunton Recreation.

332-3945. I La Leche League Waynesboro: 9:30 a.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, 473 S. Wayne Waynesboro. For mothers with nursing babies and mothers-to-be.

Other children are welcome. 949-0828. Lottery Pick 3 Day: 4-8-8 Night: 4-6-8 Pick 4 Day: 6-1-3-8 Night: 2-3-4-3 Cash Five Day: 10-11-19-24-31 Night: 4-6-13-22-27 Mega Millions 24-32-42-49-50 Mega Ball: 3 November MT WT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 More calendar data online at www.newsleader.com Teen night: p.m., Rosenwald Community Center, 413 Port Republic Road, Waynesboro. For high-school students. There is a basketball gym and a game room with air hockey, foosball and pingpong.

$1 equipment deposit required. 942-6735. Staunton Senior Center: Memorial Baptist Church, 224 Taylor St. 8 a.m., snacks, social hour; 9 a.m., crafts; 10 a.m., election coverage, discussion; 10:30 a.m., musical walk-about; 11 a.m., lunch; 12:15 p.m., Anita Wright will tell the story of the American flag. 886-4634.

Fit for Life: p.m., Rosenwald Community Center, 413 Port Republic Road, Waynesboro. There will be high- and low-impact aerobics, tips offered for weight reduction and more. Presented by Waynesboro Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required. $20 per month.

942-6735. I Staunton Stitchers quilting group: 6:30 p.m., second floor, Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. Open to the public. Free. I Stretch and tone: 9-10 a.m., Rosenwald Community Center, 413 Port Republic Road, Waynesboro.

Rubber bands and mats will be furnished. Presented by Waynesboro Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required. $15 per month. 942-6735.

Toddler Time: 11 a.m., Augusta County Library, Churchville. For 2-year-olds with adults. 245-5287. Toddler Time: 10 a.m., Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Ave.

Short stories, puppets, songs, movement activities and crafts for 2- and 3-year-olds accompanied by an adult. 942- 6746, www. waynesboro. va.us/library.html. "Birding: Take a Walk on the Wild 12:30 p.m., Forest Trails Loop, Virginia Birding and Let Us Not Forget.

9- 11-01 Key Dates Nov. 9 Report cards go home for Staunton schools Nov. 11 Veterans' Day Baha'u'llah's birthday (Baha'i celebration of the prophetfounder of the faith, begins at sundown) Wildlife Trail, Staunton. Guided walk led by David Whitehurst, director, and Jeff Trollinger, assistant director of wildlife diversity for the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Registration forms may be downloaded at www.gcvirginia.org, click on the "conservation" link.

887-7009. Athletic Booster Club: 7 p.m., Robert E. Lee High School cafeteria, 1200 N. Coalter Staunton. Teamsters' retirees: 12:30 p.m., Evers Restaurant, Mount Crawford.

248-0579. National Association of Retired Federal Employees: 1:30 p.m., Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville. 885-3961, 949-6354. Augusta Library Quilters: 6:30 p.m., Augusta County Library, Fishersville. Thursday Biosolids information meeting: 7 p.m., Spottswood Community Center, Va.

620, Spottswood. C.W. Williams, chairman of the Biosolids Information Group, will discuss health hazards associated with biosolids and the responsibilities of farmers who spread biosolids on their land. There also will be a video presentation, and a question and answer session will be after the presentation. Hosted by members of Spottswood-Raphine Ruritan Club.

377-6022. Staunton Senior Center: Memorial Baptist Church, 224 Taylor St. 8 a.m., snacks, social hour; 9 a.m., "Let's Dance;" 9:30 a.m., PACE exercises with Carol Byrd; 10:30 a.m., relaxation; 11 a.m., lunch; 12:15 p.m., Karen Stilner will present a nutrition program. 886-4634. AUTHOR SIGNINGS Fri.

Nov. 5th Sat. Nov. 6th 3-5 PM 1-3 PM Brewster Robertson Staunton native "A Posturing of Fools" Gregg Clemmer THE "Ola Gilleghany" General Ed Johnson BOOKS 1 East Beverley St. Downtown Staunton Mon-Sat 540-885-2665 885-1166.

Fun Bunch and ladies' aerobics: 10 a.m., Wayne Hills Baptist Church, 222 Edward Waynesboro. Fun Bunch for seniors; 6:15 p.m., ladies' aerobics. 943- 2237. Qi gong for self-improvement: p.m., child- adult class; adult class, Rosenwald Community Center, 413 Port Republic Road, Waynesboro. Covers a range of motions or movements, posture, regulation of breathing, quiet relaxation, visualization and control of mental activity.

Sign up anytime; fee will be prorated. $42 for 8 sessions for child-adult class; $28 for 8 sessions, adult class. 942-6735. I A Little Lunch Music: Noon, Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. Gian-Carlo Menotti's "The Telephone" will be presented.

Bring lunch or share free pizza. 332-3902. -Children's story times: 9:30 a.m., Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 9:30 a.m., Mother Goose Time for infants to age 3:45 p.m., A Little Cool Stuff for children in Pre-K to grade 1. 332-3902.

Mother Goose Time: 10 a.m., Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Ave. An interactive program featuring songs, books, movement and nursery rhymes for babies from birth through age 2 and their caregivers. 942-6746, www.waynesboro. va.us/library.html.

Birding forum: 9 a.m., Forest Trails Loop, Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail, Staunton. Hosted by George Fenwick, president of the American Bird Conservancy, and David Whitehurst, director of wildlife diversity for the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Registration forms may be downloaded at www.gcvirginia.org, click on the "conservation" link. 887-7009. To submit items, e-mail newsleader.com or send to Calendar, The News Leader, PO Box 59, Staunton, VA 24402-0059 Curry FRAME FARM WE SHRINK WRAP YOUR PRINTS 943-3249 Elemental Fusions Handcrafted Home Decor Custom Orders Welcome candle holders wine racks lamps jewelry hand-blown glass sculpture gifts hand-crafted Christmas ornaments 6 N.

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