Rappahannock News, February 23, 1984

l£>C2V^i Few At Line In Town Race It appears that there will be a circle of new faces—or maybe no faces at all— around the Washington Town Council table after elections this May. With the deadline for filing just two weeks away, only one incumbent has definitely announced his intention to run. Three of the current council members have definitely decided not to seek reelection and two, including Mayor Newbill Miller, have yet to make up their minds. The last seat on the council has been vacant since the death of Charlie Jenkins last summer. Brad Fisher is the one announced candidate. The diverse assortment of mail which the postal service delivers to his door is proof that the incumbent Washington Town Treasurer weal’s many hats. Fisher says the federal government wouldn’t bring him their mail if he weren’t Washington treasurer, cumptroher, water department general manager, director of publie works, vicemayor. even at times town police chief and Washington Chamber of Commerce president. Fisher likes filling all these slots and says he’ll take another stab at it this year because “1 enjoy serving the town.” Now in his third term as town treasurer, Fisher narrowly lost an earlier attempt at councilman. He says he was pleased at the margin because he had just moved to Washington at the time and didn’t know as many people as he does now. The Fishers moved to Rappahannock from Vienna in 1974. A chemist, Fisher is a lab administrator in Potomac. Md. (Continued on Page 2) After The Deluge Rappahannock News Photo/D Hutchinson HARD SURFACED ROADS in the hollows below the Blue Ridge sustained almost as much damage as graveled roads. Flood waters lifted chunks of asphalt, leaving gaping holes that won’t be completely repaired until spring. Rappahannock News Photo/D. Hutchinson AFTER THE WATERS SUBSIDED, highway crews were out inspecting the damage left by the seven inches of rain that fell last Tuesday. Willie Ryan, bridge crew supervisor for the Fauquier/Rappahannock residency, checked the road in Beahm Hollow after gullies carved by the flood stopped his four-wheel drive International truck, the department’s “drift buster.” Flood Hits County Roads With “Double Whammy” By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Kappahttnnock News Staff Writer “It’s a double whammy!” announced a disgruntled resident highway engineer as he surveyed the damage left in the wake of last Tuesday’s downpour. “The flooding and the thawing both. We’ve got a mess here,” said Don Askew. “But we’ve got to look at the bright side,” he continued. “Six inches of rain would have been 72 inches of snow. We wouldn’t have been able to even find Rappahannock County if that had happened!” Askew said last Thursday that he’d originally estimated flood damages to the county’s roads at about $75,000. “But after a closer look, 1 think it’s up there in the $100,000-1125,000 range.” The cost will be considerably less than after the Sperryville storm in 1979 that dumped 12 inches in a much smaller area, essentially two hollows above the village. “We lost bridges in that one,” the resident engineer noted. “We’re real for tunate this time. There’s damage around some of the bridge abutments that we’ll have to repair but that’s all. To the bridges, at least.” The roads are another story. “We got 6‘/a to 7 inches of rain countywide. You’ve got to figure that’s 100 percent run off because the ground’s froien,” Askew said. He reported that both the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers hit their highest points since tropical storm Agnes in 1972. “And we got 12 inches of rain in Agnes,” Askew added. According to the National Park Service, the Potomac crested at nearly four feet above flood level at 9 a.m. on. Thursday at Little Falls near the District of Columbia line. By noon that day, the river was flowing at a rate of 142 billion gallons. Tropical Storm Agnes generated a flow of 232 billion gallons. The river’s normal February flow is 10.2 billion gallons. Worst Damage In Hollows “Water runs downhill and it sure did,” said Askew. reporting that roans in the hollows along the Blue Ridge sustained the worst damage in the sprawling Culpeper Highway District. The worst of the worst came in Harris and Gid Brown Hollows on the Route 622 loop and m Beahm Hollow near Flint Hill, he said. Askew and Willie Ryan, bridge crew supervisor for the Fauquier and Rappahannock residency, were in Beahm Hollow on Thursday, checking on the progress of road grading work. In a giant “drift buster,” a fourwheel drive International dump truck reserved for heavy duty jobs, they attempted to negotiate the deeply rutted and rock strewn track of what might laughingly be called a road. They made it up the hollow a mile or so before being stopped by ravines gouged by the flood waters. They couldn’t even hear, much less see, the grader working somewhere up ahead. “And this is typical of all the hollows along the Blue Ridge,” Askew noted. He said that he had ap plied to Kiehmond for storm emergency money but had been denied. Armed with a Polaroid camera, he was collecting photographs of the destruction, adding that he planned to repeat the request, this time with documentation. Askew reported he has money in the county’s secondary road budget to cover repairs—"if it doesn’t snow any more. And we’ve still got four weeks of winter left so we can’t count on that,” he said, adding that snow removal will quickly exhaust any funds remaining in the maintenance budget. In the meantime, he has brought help to Rappahannock from adjoining counties: state force bridge crews, construction crews and sign crews, two trucks from Bealeton, two from Culpeper, a motor grader from Marshall and a track dozer and front-end loader from Warrenton. However, the equipment operators were running into problems on water logged back roads Thursday. A (Continued on Page 12) Business Brief Before Budget By MICHELE MAY Rappahannoc k New* Staff Writer Rappahannock County School Board Chairman Beverly Massie kidded as, she adjourned last Thursday’s meeting at a comparatively early hour that when superintendent Robert Estabrook promised a light agenda, he was actually offering board members “ample opportunity to gear themselves up for March.” The first in a weekly series of sessions on the proposed 1984-85 school budget is set for March 6. The open portion of the February session lasted from 7:30 until 8:35. Board • members then went into executive session until 9:57 after which they approved Edward Wines as a substitute bus driver and voted to ask their legal counsel to investigate the rate setting process for special education. Welcome Oliver It was the first meeting for newly appointed School Board member Bill Oliver. He replaces Stonewall-Hawthome District representative Nelson Lane who resigned after his election to the Board of Supervisors. “We look forward to having your wise counsel with us,” said Massie, pointing out that she had now served with 16 different School Board members during her own 11 year tenure. This turnover has caused a lack of continuity, according to Massie, and some things get lost in the shuffle. “I hope you will see in your term some completion of projects,” she told Oliver. Remember Montague The board also unanimously adopted a resolution to be sent to the family of former School Board Chairman E. N. Montague, who died on January 24. “He was a delight to have on the board,” said Massie, “very wise in his counsel.” Montague was “always willing to go the extra step for the children” she said. Montague was appointed to the board in the summer of 1970, becoming vice chairman and the regional representative to the Piedmont Technical Education Center in 1973. In 1975, he was chosen School Board Chairman, serving in that capacity for two years. The resolution of appreciation noted Montague’s high esteem in the community and his part in the success of Piedmont as well as his service to Rappahannock schools and “abiding com(Continued on Page 12) Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara Burke "OR CANOOERS, AT LEAST, last Tuesday’s weather was something o smile about. White water enthusiasts, like these two men sailing down 5iney River in Old Hollow, enjoyed a heyday on the county’s normally juiet rivers and streams. Ruritans’ B allfield Request Draws Cries OfuFoul By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock Newt Staff Faced with opposition from neighboring landowners and questionable legality under county ordinances, the Rappahannock Planning Commissioners voted unanimously last week to recommend denial of an exception to subdivision regulations requested by Mrs. Luther Stuart and the Amissville Ruritan Club. Mrs. Stuart and the Ruritans were seeking approval to subdivide an 11% acre lot fronting on the south side of Route 211 in “downtown” Amissville. According to zoning administrator David Konick, Mrs. Stuart wants to split off her house and 3.1 acres and give the remaining 8.66 acres (where the Ruritan ballfields are located) to the club. The larger lot has no frontage on a state road; its only access to Route 211 is over a 20 foot right-ofway, Konick said, adding that Mrs. Stuart proposed to donate 20 more feet to increase the right-of-way to 40 feet. He noted that the county’s subdivision ordinance requires that lots less than 25 acres have 250 feet of road frontage on a public 50 foot right-of-way. “They have two ballfields there now and they want to put in a third field,” said neighboring landowner James Paul. He said he was opposed to (1) losing his privacy and (2) the excessive dust raised by traffic going in and out, of the ballfield during summer months. At the very least, if the exception is approved, Paul said, the right-of-way should be widened to allow for trees to be planted to screen the ballfield from residences and preserve privacy and the athletic park should be closed at dark. “The night traffic in the summertime gets pretty bad,” Paul said, adding that Mr. Carter, another adjoining landowner, “can’t even open his windows, the dust is so bad.” “The Ruritan Club is an awfully nice organization and an awfully good cause but I don’t see in the ordinance where we can do this, even if Mr. Paul and Mr. Carter are not damaged by it,” said Planning Commissioner Newbill Miller. If the subdivision is approved, the deed on the parcel conveyed to the Ruritans should carry a restriction, prohibiting its use as a building lot, Konick interjected without that, he said, once the lot is created, the club could conceivably sell the land and a house could be built there. “But this ordinance doesn’t allow special exceptions,” Miller said, referring to the county’s subdivision regulations. Konick told the planners that he wasn’t sure whether state law permits variances to subdivision ordinances as it does for zoning ordinances. But if subdivision variances or exceptions are allowed, then the same requirements for public notice called for with zoning variances should apply, said Konick, adding that neighboring landowners present at the Planning Commission s meeting were there only because they’d heard of Mrs. Stuart’s proposal through the grapevine. Dick McNear, Fauquier’s professional planner who has been working with the county commissioners on review and revision of Rappahannock’s zoning ordinance, reported that up until two years ago, there was no provision in state law for waiving requirements of subdivision ordinances. Then Virginia’s General Assembly enacted legislation permitting subdivision variances, but only under the same hardship showing re(Continued on Page 12) Outhouses Allowed In Flood Plain? Gid Brown Church Addition Raises More Questions “We don’t .do anybody any favors by allowing them to do it (build structures with drainfield8 in a flood plain). Actually, we’re doing them a favor if we don’t allow it,” said Commissioner Newbill Miller as the Rappahannock Planning Commission wrestled with another request for flood plain construction at last Wednesday’s meeting. But as the dicussion progressed, the commissioners learned that the flood plain restriction is only one of the problems Rev. John Burke faces with his application for an addition to the Gid Brown Bible Church. After receiving a request from the Board of Supervisors for a recommendation on a possible ordinance revision to cover Burke’s application, Miller inspected the church lot in the hollow above Washington. “I went up and looked and it’s definitely flood plain soil,” he reported. Although the county’s zoning maps show the church lot as flood plain, Burke and others maintain that the property has never actually flooded. Passing around a photograph traken the day bofore during the height of last week’s flooding, zoning administrator David Konick noted that it showed the creek behind the Gid-Brown Bible Church still well within its banks. Repeating the suggestion he made to the supervisors earlier this month, Konick asked if the commissioners wanted to extend changes in the county’s proposed zoning revisions to allow accessory buildings and additions in flood plain if the applicant can show' the property is not subject to flooding. At present, the county’s ordinances do not allow new structures or enlargements and additions to existing buildings in flood plain. Proposed revisions now being reviewed by the Planning Commission would permit accessory buildings without plumbing facilities in flood plain; however, that would not cover the church addition sought by Rev. Burke, according to Konick. The allowance for construction of additions and enlargements to existing buildings “and maybe even some now ones” should be broadened. Miller replied, adding, however, that residences and other structures with plumbing facilities should continue to be prohibited. Konick noted that the main Gid Brown Church does not have plumbing facilities. “And if they can’t get a health permit, I reckon they’re not going to put any in (the proposed addition),” he said. “I clon’t think there’s any place on the whole church lot where they could get a drain field,” Miller added. Several of the planning commissioners voiced support for Burke’s proposal even though the church addition would be in flood plain (Continued on Page 12) Orchardists Are Good Neighbors To Out-Of-Work Tazewell Miners ‘Tazewell Unemployed Are Desperate" announced the headline in the February 3 Northern Virginia Daily. That desperation was eased a little bit last week as 3,000 pounds of apples donated by Rappahannock orchardists were loaded into pick-up trucks bound for southwest Virginia and the jobless miners of Local 6025. The “good neighbor” policy was the idea of Sylvia Kreitler, director of Rappahannock’s Department of Social Services. She read the Associated Press article in the Northern Virginia Daily that described the southwest Virginia coal miners as the forgotten working poor. Unemployment in Tazewell is officially 16.2 percent but many have been jobless so long they’ve exhausted their benefits and are no longer on the unemployment rolls, according to the article. “A lot of them have lost their homes. They’re just barely keeping their heads above water. And they’re ineligible for help or aid because they own a car or a small piece of land. It’s a desperate situation. They’re penalized for having work,” AF wire service quoted Betty Waldron, wife of a disabled coal miner, as saying. Waldron and others are seeking help from lawmakers and businesses. “Hopefully, people will come to realize the plight of southwest Virginia coal miners and respond,” said Mrs. Waldron. “A lot of these people are willing to work: they just can’t find jobs. ” The story of their diffi culties found a sympatheti< listener in Kreitler. “ thought wouldn’t it be nict and neighborly if our county could send surplus apples down there,” she recalled. It only took one telephone call to orchardist Sam Snead to begin the volunteer effort. “I explained the situation to Sam and he took it from there,” Kreitler said. “It was kind of touching and we felt it would be a worth while thing,” Snead explained. “We all have difficulties sometimes; we all have problems. I don’t think it hurts to help your neighbor out. Maybe it will come back to you later.” Snead and his wife Helen called around to some of the other growers whom they thought had apples left. Twizzy Wood of Washington and Jens Tholand of Sperryville both volunteered donations. Others, like Herbert Foster of Flint Hill, wanted to give but had no apples. “Mr. Foster wanted to go out and BUY apples to contribute but we couldn’t let hiir do that,” Kreitler added. Of the support for the jobless in Tazewell volunteered by Rappahannock orchardists, Snead said, “We just felt sorry for them. We see the news. We hear about these coal mining towns. It’s a real crisis situation for them.” On Friday, Hubert Brewster, Curt Shrader, Robert Hayes, Harold Gillespie and Herman Gillespie from local 6025 rolled into the Rappahannock Cold Storage plant in Sperryville to load 3,000 pounds of red and golden delicious, stamens and winesaps on their trucks. Again and again, they thanked the Rappahannock folks for their generosity. “Don’t you ever go through Tazewell without stopping to see us!” The appreciative miners said as they waved goodbye and headed back to southwest Virginia with their cargo.

Police, Fire And Rescue Emergency Log In addition to routine police work, the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Department log shows that law enforcement officers responded to the following emergency calls in the past week: Tuesday, February 14— stranded motorist on Route 618; investigation of high w ater reports on Route 618, 729, 622 and 645. Wednesday, February 16—assault in Castleton. Friday, February 17— assault in Flint Hill. Saturday, February 18— assault in Sperryville; report of unsafe road conditions in Washington: assault in Sperryville. Tuesday, February' 21— vandalism of property at Massie s Comer. Fire And Rescue Emergency service units answered the following calls for assistance in the past week, according to the dispatcher’s log: Tuesday, February 14, 8:51 a.m., evacuation in Peola Mills, Sperryville Fire Company; 3:15 p.m., stranded motorist at Laurel Mills, Castleton Fire Company; 6 p.m., public service call to pump water from basement at Eldred residence, Washington Fire Company. Thursday, F ebruarjT 16—10:56 a.m., leg iiyury at the elementary school, Washington Rescue Squad; 7:34 p.m., pedestrian struck on Route 211, Amissville Rescue Squad. Friday, February 17— 3:39 a.m., lacerated finger at residence on Route 621, Amissville Rescue Squad; 10:17 a.m., sick call on Route 211, Amissville Rescue Squad; 1:57 p.m., automobile accident at the intersection of Routes 229 and 621, Amissville Rescue Squad. Sunday, February 19— transport from Culpeper Memorial Hospital, Sperryville Rescue Squad. Tuesday, February 21— 8:02, sick call on Route 211, Amissville Rescue Squad. I THE FOOL, THE GHOUL, CLEVER CARMELITA and the rest of Bob Brown’s puppets will take the audience at the Gay Street Theater around the world with folk tales. The program, sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, will be presented Sunday, February 26, at 2:30 p.m. Last Day For Labels: The Campbells Are Coming To School, To School RCES physical education teacher Teresa McLawhom says more than 14,000 Campbell labels have been collected so far towards this year’s goal of 20.000. The number turned m to date far exceeds the 13,000 from last year and 12.000 from the year before. Tomorrow is the last tum-in day, according to McLawhorn. “This is the best we’ve ever done,” she said of the program, now in its fourth year. McLawhom credited increased awareness with the greater participation each year. “One lady even sends her labels every year from California,” McLawhom said, noting that people A Touch Of Class99 To Rappahannock Those who want to add a touch of class to their lives, surround themselves with glamorous fashions, be.entertained by ballroom dancW and fea&t on exquisite cuisine should plan to attend the annual Rappahannock County Women's Club fashion show this year. "A Touch Of Class” will be presented Sunday, April 1. at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Frank’s and barren Quality of Front Royal will provide women’s and men’s fashions. Children’s fashions will come from Jack and Jill of Culpeper. _Patron ads are now available. Tickets or patron ads may be purchased from any member by calling Fran Eldred at 675-3385 or Janet Yancey at 937-5239. Prices for tickets are $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children in advance; $3 and $2 at the door. Patron ads are $10. ftoppahannnck Ntuu Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $8.00 Elsewhere in the U.S. per year $10.00 Outside the U.S. per year $8.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION.RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ( ) New ( ) Renewal ( ) Check Enclose NAME___ ADDRESS CITY STATE_ ZIP '_ Second class postage paid at the Post Office at Warrenton, Va. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper St., Warren ton, VA. by the Warrenton Pnnting Company, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA. 22186. POSTMASTER, PLEASE SEND 3579 TO BOX 631, Warrenton, VA. 22186. Tax Deductible NEEDED k GIFTS ft For f The Birth Of Great Meadow With final preparation of facilities for our new community site for steeplechasing, three day eventing, pony club and the open field events, The Meadow Outdoors Foundation is needing gifts of these items— • A new or used manure spreader • A large turf aerator • Fence rails • Telephone or electric poles • Flag poles • PVC pipe (any length or size) Phone 347-7144. Thank You. All contributions tax deductible to the Meadow Outdoors Foundation under section 501-C-3 IRS Code. should save their labels all through the year to be collected during next year’s drive. The labels are redeemed by the Campbell Soup Company for physical education equipment. McLawhorn says the elementary school has received volleyballs, baseball bats, first aid kits, basketballs and nets, soccer balls and even a parachute through past drives. This year she plans to use the labels for enough rubber balls so each teacher can have one for his or her classroom. This will save time locating sports equipment when children want to play ball, McLawhorn says. Meanwhile, she plans to use the budgeted $500 for sit-up benches, volleyball poles and other outdoor equipment. The Campbells labels will go towards “luxury” sporting goods. McLawhorn extimates he school system saves beween $500-1,000 each year bv using Campbell soup labels. The drive also includes labels from Franco-American and Recipe brand products. Residents who have been saving their labels are asked to drop them off at the elementary school this week— and everyone is asked to start saving for next year. Colorful Pet Show Planned Plans are underway for the second annual RAAC Pet Show to be held Saturday, April 21, in Washington after the Fodderstock Race. Chairing the event, on the premise that The-FoolsAren’t-All-Dead-Y et-Principle, will be Sandra Cartwright-Brown for the benefit of the Rappahannock Association of the Arts and the Community (RAAC). “There will be many categories this year,” Mrs. Cartwright-Brown reports. Among other categories yet undreamed of, ribbons will be awarded for 1) the cat with the most toes, 2) the fattest feline (Fat Cats are another story—they’re invited to donate to the cause), 3) the biggest cat, 4) the blackest cat, 5) the whitest cat, 6) the cat with the most unusual eyes, 7) the cat with the most unusual voice, 8) the cat who can jump the highest, 9) the best mouser, 10) the cat who can perform the best trick(s), 11) the cat with the longest tail, 12) the cat with the longest fur. Dogs will also be judged in any of the categories above that apply as well as 1) dog with the best smile, 2) dog who can best catch a flying frisbee, 3) dog who can best fetch anything, 4) best working sheep dog (please bring several sheep for demonstration, 5) dog who can best push a stone, 6) best digging dog (handlers are directed to come early and bury something so their dogs can demonstrate his/her skill, 7) best climbing dog (bring own ladder, tree or whatever) 8) best singing dog, 9) most obedient dog. For the overall show judging categories apply for 1) the biggest pet, 2) the smallest pet, 3) the most unique pet, 4) the best dressed pet. There will be an entrance fee of $1 per pet per category which should be payable to RAAC and sent in advance to The Conyers House, Sperryville, Virginia 22740. Owners are instructed to include the name of pet, species, size and colons), breed, if any, name and phone number of the owner, pets previous honors, if any. A prize will be awarded in The Best Dressed category. Extra points will not be awarded for designer clothes. Anyone wishing to help with the Pet Show is urged to run, not walk, to the nearest telephone to call Mrs. Cartwright-Brown at 9878025. Please leave a message with the machine or any human who might answer. Logistic experts are particularly asked to consider serving on the committee and supplying the benefit of imagination and/or experience as the chairman is quite overwhelmed at the prospect of registering, sorting out, finding, retrieving, weighing, measuring, etc. the contestants. ‘“Dogs to the right, cats to the left, and others in the middle’ is the extent of my plans at the moment” said Mrs. Cartwright-Brown. “There is surely room for improvement at this point.” Participation in the Pet Show will be limited to animals only this year. Baby brothers and sisters, no matter how darling, will not be judged in any category, much less Most Unusual Pet. Plants will also not be welcome to participate, especially in the Best Trick category just because he/she/it drops its leaves when under or over watered. Exceptions will be made, however, for particularly talented or appealing insects as long as they are on a leash. ALL contestants will be required to wear leashes, including reptiles. The wearing of collars will be left to the discretion of the owners. The wearing of collars for the pets will also be left to the discretion of the owners. Pianist Earl Rose Performs In Concert Members of the Community Concerts Association will have a treat in store when they hear pianist Earl Rose in the third offering of the season on Thursday, March 1, at the Culpeper High School auditorium at 8 p.m. An evening of favorite hits of Broadway, songs of yesteryear, as well as current pop, will be presented by Rose whose sparkling performances have delighted audiences throughout North America. Noted composer-arranger for television, he is the assistant conductor for the Johnny Carson show and Earl Rose does arranging and composing for “Captain Kangaroo” Bland Scholarship Contest Set Lions’ Club Carrying On Tradition In Ole Virginny Local competition' towards the annual Bland Music Scholarships awards will be held in the elementary school library on Sunday afternoon starting at 2 p.m., according to Rappahannock Lions’ Club president Paul Nichols. The music scholarships were started by the Virginia Lions’ Club to honor James A.' Bland, the composer of the song “Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny”. The Lions’ Club also backed the successful move in 1940 to have the song officially adopted as the Virginia state anthem. Nichols says interested students should obtain registration forms from their principal. The contest starts at the individual club level. then spreads to regional and district contests until finally 12 scholarship winners are chosen at the annual state convention. Scholarships totaling $7,400 are financed entirely through voluntary contributions from the individual Lions’ Club's throughout the state, Nichols says. Council Race (Continued from Page 1 ) Fisher is also active in the Washington volunteer Fire Department and Trinity Episcopal Church. Miller Mulls (her Decision “I’m not sure what I’m going to do. I’m giving it a great deal of thought. I'm not ready to announce," was the word from mayor Newbill Miller on Tuesday. Miller, who also served on the county Planning Commission, said he was considering various options, including the possibility of running for the council and not for the mayor’s spot. The Rappahannock native says he was about 26 when he started in government. He was one of the youngest men in the state to serve as chairman of the Board of Supervisors, a post he held early in his career. Miller says he had “the best guidance in the state" to go along with it—his mentors were former clerk of the court Ned Jones and Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis. During the intervening 22 years. Miller has also been a member of the Rappahannock School Board Hawkins And Clater Also Mulling Dorothy Hawkins and council clerk Dorothy Clater haven’t decided yet either. Hawkins is the senior veteran on the council. ‘Tve been a member for only 34 years.” She laughed. "I started when I was six,” added the youthful looking grandmother who was first elected with the all-woman slate that took office under Mavor Dorothy Davis. LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING SALE NOW Up To 80% OFF! Plain Flat Hunt Bridles Hunting Breast Plates Sandwich Boxes Saddle Carrying Cases Any White Riding Shirt - British House Too! Hunt Crops & Whip Thongs Tweed & Black Hunt Coats and Breeches 1 Beautiful Man’s 42 Pink Coat: Reg. $450 - Now $200 & lots more! Everything marked with a Spring Green Tag! 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He said he would like to see at least one lawyer among this year's slate of candidates. Washington merchant C. E. “Skippy” Giles, owner and manager of the Washington Cash Store and an eight year veteran of the council, has also decided to pass up the race this term. “I don’t have time for it anymore,” he explained. According to clerk of the court Diane Bruce, no candidates have filed with her office to date. Deadline foi completing a statement ol eligibility and declaration ol intention to run is March 6. Town elections are set for May 1. Qualifications are few, Candidates must have beer a resident of the state of Vir ginia for at least a year, must be registered to vote ir the town and must be a resident of the town as of filing date. 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WSA Still Awaiting Final Word On Federal Grant By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock N*w« Staff Writer U ncertainty over a “grant anticipation” financing plan and lack of word on final award of the $1.5 million grant for construction of Sperryville’s sewer system prompted the Water and Sewer Authority to shorten its agenda at Monday night’s meeting. “As of Friday, we’ve received no word on the grant. We’re still hanging in there,” reported Chairman Bob Dennis, in reference to notification of formal grant award expected at any time from the Environmental Protection Agency. Dennis said he had filed a request with Virginia’s congressional delegation, asking the congressmen to waive the five day notification period, lead time given politicians so they can notify their constituents of federal largresse. “We’ve heard nothing from the congressional people, nothing from EPA, nothing from anybody.” “I expect the EPA grant will be coming out in the next few days,” noted Wayne Cilimberger, executive director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission who has been assisting the WSA on the sewer project. He reminded the WSA members that once the grant is officially awarded, they must sign to accept the $1.5 mil lion before the $600,000 block grant for the sewer project from the state is released to the county supervisors. The Authority members agreed to meet immediately upon release of the EPA award so that necessary paperwork for release of the block grant can be completed in time for the supervisors’ meeting on March 5. “Front” Money In November, the WSA received a proposal from Baker-Watts investment banking firm to provide interim financing for Sperryville’s sewer system. In simple terms, the company proposed to loan the WSA $2.1 million, the total of the two grants. The money would be borrowed at 6.5 percent interest (with interest free notes offered investors) and the investment firm would then invest the $2.1 mHliofi'at 10.25 percent, earning the WSA a profit of between $30,000 and $93,000, depending upon the firm’s charges and legal fees. The loan would provide the WSA with money to pay construction bills for the sewer system as they are received and would be repaid as reimbursable grant funds come in. Since receiving the proposal from Baker-Watts, the Authority has heard from Wheat First Securities, an investment firm with War After February 1, for emergency calls to police, fire and rescue, dial 6354888 from Chester Gap and Huntly (635 and 636 exchanges). C^Sa^cEstate s^aTSS!™ Eileen M. Day realtor THE TITLE SEARCH When you buy real estate, you may wonder why a title has to be searched when it was probably done many times before, especially if it’s an older home. If you are taking out a mortgage, the question is academic. The lender will require a title search to protect its investment. The search will attempt to answer the following questions: 1. Is the seller the legal owner of the property? 2. Is the legal description of the property accurate? 3. Are there any municipal or contractor liens on the property? 4. Does anyone else claim an ownership interest? 5. Are there any easements which could affect the property’s value? 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One Rack of Wrangler Clothing SPECIALLY PRICED FOR CLEARANCE RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, Va. 987-8555 renton offices also interested in offering a “grant anticipation” financing plan. “I’ve been in continuing contact with Wheat First Securities and under the new IRS regulations, they think we can’t legally do what we’ve been talking about,” Dennis reported. He relayed a suggestion from the company that the WSA work directly with a bank to provide interim financing that would guarantee an adequate cash flow for the sewer project. “They said we could probably do as well by just going to the bank on our own." Vice chairman Carson Johnson said that he had met on Saturday with James P. Jamieson, financial expert who has been the WSA’s recent advisor on money matters. According to Johnson, Jamieson has discussed the financing proposal with Wheat First Securities’ representatives. “They raised this legal question and Mr. Jamieson wants to talk to his attorney about it (the new IRS regulations which recently took effect). But with the weekend and the holiday, he hasn't been able to resolve it yet," Johnson reported, relaving a request from Jamieson to delay action on the “grant anticipation” financing proposals until he has answers to the legal questions. “He seemed to think that something could be worked out,” Johnson added, volunteering to take a copy of BakerWatts proposal to Jamieson for a final review. After a short executive session for personnel matters, the three WSA members present at Monday’s meeting (Clifford Miller, Dennis and Johnson) returned to open meeting to vote unanimously to hire Douglas Baumgardner as the Authority’s attorney. In other routine housekeeping” business required by federal and state grant regulations, the WSA members designated Dennis as the official signatory for the Authority on EPA and State Water Control Board documents and affirmed the procurement policy adopted at last November’s meeting. Anderson Named SSS Director Robert P. Anderson of Woodville has been appointed by the Director of Selective Service to serve as a member of Virginia standby Selective Service Local Board No. 41. Anderson is a Pilot with Eastern Air Lines at Washington National Airport. He is a member and past president of the Rappahannock Lions Club. Although there is no present authority to classify or induct men into the military, the selection and training of standby Local and Appeal Board members gives the Selective Service System increased capability to meet mobilization requirements in the event of a national emergency. Another important part of the revitalization of the Selective Service System is the federal law which requires young men (bom on or after 1 January, I960) to register with Selective Service thirty days before or after their 18th birthday. They may register at any U.S. Post Office. Registration is quick, it’s easy and it’s the law. Who Took The Book? Volume four of the ’84 edition of the World Book Encyclopedia has “walked away” from the Rappahannock County Library, according to library volunteer Pat Helmer. Helmer issued the plea Tuesday to the present custodian of the missing book, “Please bring it back! No questions asked!” A bashful borrower could slip it into the mailbox at midnight, Helmer said. The librarians won’t mind. They just want the book back. “We have so little money, we would hate to use it to replace when we could buy some good fiction,” she added. There is an encyclopedia which may be checked out, but not the new one, she said. Appeals Court Funding Attacked By SEAN ADAMS Arundel Newspaper* Richmond Bureau RICHMOND—The latest obstacle to establishing the Intermediate Court of Appeals is neither its composition nor its jurisdiction. It is money. Opponents of the embattled court, scheduled to begin operating in January, are trying to kill it by slicing its funding from the 1984-86 state budget. They succeeded Sunday in the Senate Finance Committee, which voted, 8-7, to elirtiinate $6.2 million in court funding, earmarking the money for education. Local legislators say there may be enough votes, particularly in the House of Delegates, to kill the court by keeping the money out of the budget. “The financing of it could be a very live issue before all of this is over,” says Del. Thomas M. Moncure Jr. (R53rd). The General Assembly approved the court in the waning hours of last year’s session, but Moncure voted against it. The compromise bill, he noted, would limit the court’s jurisdiction, prohibiting it from hearing civil appeals. The backlog at the Virginia Supreme Court, he said, is in civil appeals. It takes the court an average of two-and-a-half years to render a decision in civil cases, he noted. Del. Kenneth B. Rollins (R-32nd), who voted for the court last year, says he’ll oppose it this session. He says he supported it in 1983 with the understanding that changes would be made this year—particularly to eliminate the automatic right of appeal from the state’s circuit courts to the appeals panel. “Anybody can appeal,” he says of the automatic provision, “and when you do that (the appeals court is) going to be overburdened immediately.” In terms of the cpst, Rollins says no one really knows how much it will cost to operate the court. And backers have underesti Most Local Legislators’ Bills Alive By SEAN ADAMS Arundel Newspapers Richmond Bureau RICHMOND — Early last week the General Assembly was in the midst of one of its most frenetic periods, a mid-session deadline known as “crossover day.” By the deadline of Feb. 14 — with limited exceptions —the House of Delegates had to complete action on its bills and the Senate had to finish its own bills. For the most part, each chamber is now considering the other’s bills, except for some budget and tax legislation. The three senators and five delegates who represent Fauquier, Clarke, Rappahannock, Loudoun and western Fairfax counties (the area covered by Arundel Newspapers) have proposed 61 bills and 13 resolutions. They are among the 1,730 pieces of legislation introduced in the 60-day session, scheduled to end March 10. Crossover day usually causes legislative casualties, and none of the eight local lawmakers escaped unscathed. Of the 74 bills and resolutions local legislators introduced, 24 were either killed or carried over until the 1985 session. One carry-over bill was Loudoun’s proposal for a Transferable Development Rights program, by which the county hopes to control growth by separating development rights from land. Also carried over was Del. Robert T. Andrews’ (R33rd) resolution to study the use of heroin to ease pain in terminally ill cancer patients. Yet another carry-over was Del. Raymond R. “Andy” Guest’s (R-31st) bill to prohibit developers from selling lots until they have completed public improvements within subdivisions. Some legislators weren’t fortunate enough to get their legislation carried over. Del. Andrews had to withdraw a bill, because of lack of support, that would have allowed a tax credit for people who care for the elderly. 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Another of his resolutions asks Congress to make sure war,veterans are buried with “dignity” in national cemeteries. The new boy on the block, Sen. Kevin G. Miller (R-26th) also has a bill that has passed the House and Senate and gone to the governor. It would regulate the killing of black bears by requiring people to notify game wardens before shooting them for damaging crops or other property. Two of Guest’s proposals have passed the House, although in weaker form than he originally proposed. One would require public notices to be made when power lines of 150 kilovolts or more are proposed. The law now provides for notice of lines of 200 kilovolts or more; he originally sought a threshold of 100. That bill came at the request of Rappahannock County. Another bill would require public hearings to be held before state sludge permits are issued. One of Del. Guest’s resolutions, pending in the Senate, would continue study on a Virginia Horse Center. mated the expense, he said. But Del. Raymond R. Guest Jr. (R-31st) says the court should go ahead as planned. “I think it probably ought to have a chance to work,” he says. Del. Robert T. Andrews (R-33rd) agrees. “The concept is still sound and the need for it is still there,” he says. “Justice delayed is justice denied.” Statistics support the view that justice is being delayed. While the number of petitions to the state supreme court increased five-fold between 1961 and 1981, the court heard a smaller percentage of cases. Not only that, but it takes 12 months and 12 days on the average for the court to render decisions in criminal cases, and two-and-ahalf years in civil appeals, according to the 1982 State of the Judiciary report, prepared each year by the supreme court. Nevertheless, Sen. William A. Truban (R-27th), one of the eight committee members to oppose court ftinding, says the court isn’t needed. “I don’t like the appeals court. It’s just a great move to spend a lot of money,” he says. Truban says he’d rather see the supreme court expanded from nine to 12 justices, and see the local courts improved “so they can get more work done.” Sen. Charles L. Waddell (D-33rd) says he is “for the court 100 percent,” but may vote against the funding for other more parochial reasons. He says he wants the Senate leadership on the finance committee to make sure money is in the budget for the Loudoun Emergency Youth Shelter. The committee did not include money for the shelter in the 1984-86 budget. Waddell says the same people who excluded money for the shelter are asking him to support funding for the court. He indicated that he wants a commitment on shelter funding before he’ll vote for the court money. Although the Senate budget left out court funding, the House Appropriations Committee included it. So the matter will likely be dealt with one of the more mysterious and secretive of legislative creations: the House-Senate conference committee on the budget. That panel, which rarely meets in the public eye, is expected to restore court funding, since the Senate conferees support the court and will agree with the House committee’s position to include its funding. But Rollins thinks there may be enough votes in the House to reject the courtfunding when the budget conference report comes to the House, probably in the middle of the night on the last day of the session. Until then, the court will be mired in the legislative labyrinth, much like the lengthy legal appeals it is designed to redress. ATTENTION BOWHUNTERS: ArrowMaster A newly established area business, IS READY TO SERVE YOU! Featuring Easton's line of aluminum arrows: GameGetter - $25.00 Doz. (now in stock!) Interested Bowhunters are invited to compare prices and see the savings! (ARROW REPAIR SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE.) For more information call (703) 987-8043, or write for price sheet. 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% &appafjannotfe i?etos An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNOEL, Publisher JOHN T. TOLER, Exec Vice Pres. DAPHNE I. HUTCHINSON, Editor/General Manager BARBARA C. BURKE, Office Manag USA H. BURKE, Advertising To Subscribe Phone 675-3338 BY MAIL: $8.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties $10.00 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES: 3 months or more 70c, 1 -2 years - $1 00; over 2 years - $3.00 (if available) OFFICE: Rappahannock News Bldg., Washington, Va. 22747 HOURS: 8:30 a m. to 5:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Published by Warrenton Printing & Publishing Company, Inc. Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation Thursday, February 23,1984 Good Neighbors Rappahannock County is a special place. Part of that specialness comes from the spirit of neighborliness that touches every cluster of houses tucked back in a hollow field or hillside. Volunteers drive senior citizens to town for a doctor’s appointment or grocery shopping. Families who have lost their homes and belongings to fire or flood find their living rooms refurnished, and closets and shelves filled again by donations from friends, acquaintances and people they don’t even know. Those bereaved by the loss of a loved one are given comfort from those same folks, whether in the form of a strong arm to lean on or a casserole for dinner that leaves them with one less thing to worry about. The young and the strong help the older and infirm by chopping wood, shoveling walks and mowing lawns. The “haves” give to the “have-nots” and the “have-nots” share what little they do have with those who have even less. More than the beauty of the Blue Ridge, the sparkling streams, the rolling fields, this spirit is what makes Rappahannock a special place. Last week, a few generous orchardists packed up some of that spirit for export. They donated a couple of truck loads of apples to jobless miners in southwest Virginia who have exhausted unemployment benefits and are practically begging for government commodities and other assistance. It ws difficult to get these local growers to talk about their generosity. Sam Snead, one of the organizers of the effort, at first refused to comment at all, insisting he didn’t make a donation just to get his natne in the paper. When we told him that we already knew about the apple contribution and were going to write about it so our readers could have some good news for a change, he softened a little. But it wasn’t until we told him that the example of the Rappahannock orcharists might inspire others to lend a helping hand that he agreed to talk. And even then, he didn’t want to say much. But what Sam Snead, Jens Tholand and Twizzy Wood did deserves recognition. With federal budget cuts bringing reductions in social services at the same time the unemployment in southwest Virginia climbs to over 16 percent, it’s more important for others to rediscover the old fashioned neighborliness that people here in Rappahannock have had all along. Who knows? Maybe the Rappahannock spirit that was exported to Tazewell County along with our Rappahannock apples will spread. We hope so. This Was The News In Bygone Rappahannock Times... 20 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS 10 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS Snow blanketed Rappahannock county on the night of February -■>, 1904. The result ranged in depth from seven to 20 inches. Heavy wet snow clung to eveything it touched, but more snow predicted for later in the week failed to materialize. Raymond M. Johnson, Chief Forest Warden of Rappahannock County, named the men who would be available for forest control work during the year. They were: Charlie Atkins, Clarence Jenkins and James F. Smith in Sperryville; Roadcap Atkins, Earl Putnam and John Tapp in Amissville; George W. Beahm and C. B. Palmer, Jr. in Washington; John A. Burke, Karl J. Kilby and Chester T. Wayland in Woodville; George Deavers in Flint Hill; M. A. Greeley in Chester Gap; Turner Settle in Viewtown; Herbert Hitt in Castleton and Conner Jenkins in Boston. An unusually heavy entry forecast “full and exciting” races for Rappahannock’s Point-to-Point on Saturday, March 7 at Thornton Hill Farm. Seventh District Congressman John O. Marsh, Jr. said he would pursue the need for apple disease research. Marsh spoke out against a Department of Agriculture statement that there were no funds to continue research into the cause and control of the York spot disease. Marsh added that the problem was of particular concern to Virginia, where the York variety of apple is grown in quantity. The first of the weekly Lenten covered dish suppers and discussion meetings would be held on February 27 in the Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Hostesses were Mrs. T. L. Pillar and Mrs. E. N. Montague. The discussion was to be led by the Rev. Charles F. Gleanzer. In the want ads, the “Little Red Schoolhouse” near Flint Hill was listed with Edward A. Harris & Associates in Huntly. The home featured a bath and a half and a sky-high living room ceiling—only $12,500. A 42 acre farm with a log cabin was available for $9,500. For the first time since the establishment of the Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-operative, its volume of business topped the million dollar mark in 1973. In making the report, manager Gordon Thornhill was complimentary to the employees of the local company which is a subsidiary of the Culpeper store. In spite of runaway costs, the previous year saw the lowest operating costs in Rappahannock since 1967.' Rappahannock Planning Commission members were reviewing a new set of subdivision road standards drafted by E. P. Luke and Fanning Baumgardner. The guidelines would require that roads must lie “lightly upon the land utilizing natural support wherever possible.” The slope would be in accord with the surrounding terrain. The County School Board was gearing up for Rappahannock’s first kidnergarten. Reports were being prepared for the state Department of Education describing the program due to start in 1976 with approximately 80 children. The Rappahannock Hunt was ready for Virginia’s second in the annual series of point-to-point races. Set for Saturday, March 2, at Thornton Hill Farm “in the mountainous area near Sperryville” the Rappahannock races were billed as “probably the most ‘countrified’ and informal of all in the Virginia circuit.” Heather Fannon and Hampton Massie were photographed examining the assortment of silver trophies to go to the winners. Entries for the race were good, reported the editor, “and with just a little cooperation from Mother Nature the outlook (was) excellent for a spectacular day.” The first production by the Country Road Players was in rehearsal. Due to open on March 15 was “Winnie-the-Pooh” directed by Don Bomberger and sponsored by the local education association. Stars included Cindy Davis, Kathy Am and Buddy Carter. WHY DID THE GEESE CROSS THE side, of course. Kippatunnock News Photo/D Hutchinson ROAD? Why, to get to the other ^afsubj^t0 ott8^etj$$$%& • eA^or Atauon's s, „iPver. ^ „,<**• **1^ c\a^u ' of® "' iS\eM>‘* rtWiS'\ettets rebe tteTs 35* &■**&*, <$<* f£z>* S5> ^ icb tc»( 'V^e' vbe V<Vf 0(6 *V“"v W (it ^W*““V'4v(„V;'c V'>'^S'>e4*0* c6t»*®T edt**6*' Article Appreciated To the editor: Thank you for your time and effort in .. behalf of George Mason High School as evidenced by your very fine article about us in the February 2nd issue of the Rappahannock News. The story was well done and I believe reflected our school very favorably. We are most appreciative. In the article you made reference to George Mason High School’s relationship with Rappahannock High School as members of the Virginia High School League Bull Run Single A District. I wish to publicly and officially express how pleased we are with this relationship. We have found Bob Chappell, the principal of Rappahannock County High School, and his associates to be the kind of educators and persons who hold very similar values to ours about high standards of instruction, discipline and sportsmanship. I was pleased recently to be able to nominate Mr. Chappell as vice chairman of the Bull Run District. I know that the kind of fine leadership he is providing in the Rappahannock High School will also be provided to the seven schools in the Bull Run District. Our students and staff all enjoy the relationship we have with Rappahannock High School and look forward to its continued development. Again, thank you for your interest in us. GEORGE H. THOMS Principal Enthusiasm For RCQE To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to share my enthusiasm for the aims of the recently organized group known as the Rappahannock Citizens for Quality Education. The group consists of parents who have children in Rappahannock County schools or who, like myself, have young children bound for county schools in the notso-distant future, as well as other county residents who recognize the value of quality education to the whole community. It is our intent to encourage greater parent and community involvement in shaping the goals of public education locally and to offer our assistance in meeting those goals. As a relatively new parent, I am very much caught up in my daughter’s passion for learning and, of course, want her to have educational opportunities which will stimulate and maintain her interest. It has been exciting and reassuring to find that there are a good number of people who are equally concerned about the educational opportunities we offer our chil dren, who have creative ideas about expanding those opportunities and who are willing to devote time to working in partnership with our professional educators toward that end. If you share these interests, we invite you to join the Rappahannock Citizens for Quality Education at our next meeting, Monday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. at the Child Care and Learning Center (Sursum Corda). SALLIE STEMPLE MORGAN Washington Aunt Michele Missed To the editor: We will still look forward to enjoying reading the Rappahannock News every week, but without the Castleton News it won’t be the same. We will miss Aunt MichTo the editor: The police, fire and rescue emergency log that now appears in the Rappahannock News each week ele’s affectionate tone and the homey style of writing and the heartwarming interest she has shown in the goings-on of Castleton residents. She was like one of the family. We’re sorry she is anCommended should be commended. It shows that our sheriffs department and volunteer fire companies are not sitting idly by. They are other casualty of AT&T. Please come back, Aunt Michele. DORIS B. DONALD WILLIAM F. DONALD Castleton serving us all and should receive full support from all of us. HARRY A. COOKE Viewtown Name Omitted To the editor: The 3rd six weeks Honor Roll for R.C.H.S. appeared in the paper recently. We inadvertantly left one of our fine students, Natalie But ler, off the list we presented to the News. I apologize to Natalie and her family for this omission. Thanks to you and the other workers at the News for the continued fine coverage of R.C.H.S. activities. ROBERTT. CHAPPELL Principal After February 1, for emergency calls to police, fire and rescue, dial 9878525 from Amiss ville, Washington, Castleton, Sperryville, Woodville and Flint Hill (987, 937, 675 and 547 exchanges). “From Both Barrels Lawmakers Playing To The Grandstands By GEQRGE BOWLES Considering that the next General Assembly elections are almost two years away, a surprising number of lawmakers are busily attempting to build up their brownie points with the voters by introducing or supporting emotion-laden legislation. Many of these bills have little value beyond their transparent political appeal. Some of them are unfair, some are probably unconstitutional, and some are simply ludicrous. In the last category a remarkable contribution jvas made by Del. Theodore V. “Ted” Morrison (DNewport News). Now, Morrison is normally the most responsible and level-headed of lawmakers. He is chairman of the prestigeous House Finance Committee. But Morrison’s bill would make it a crime for anyone to operate a motor vehicle (including mopeds) within eight hours of con 8uming an alcoholic beverage! Needless to say, if such a measure were to become law it would either be laughed to scorn or there would be rioting in the streets of the Commonwealth. Beyond that, except for their legislative immunity from arrest, a hefty percentage of our lawmakers would be grounded for most of the General Assembly session. And for many of them, as well as for many ordinary mortals, a legitimate place behind a steering wheel would remain an elusive eight hours away, in perpetuity. After an absurd amount of serious debate on the bill, it was mercifully killed on the House floor. Still alive, however, and now in the Senate is a House passed measure which would raise the legal age for purcashing and drinking beer from 19 to 21. Now, this is one of those politically safe "kick the kids" iaw-and-order bills which does several things. It is a sure-fire best seller among the older neo-prohibitionist set who profess to blame all of the world’s ills on the young folks and the demon rum. The measure appeals strongly to religious fundamentalists who make up a formidable part of some legislative constituencies. In many areas it is equally attractive to bootleggers who are ever interesed in limiting availability of legal hooch. But the legislators can stand tall on the subject. “Protecting our young people” is right up there with motherhood, apple pie and the flag as a marvelously secure hunting ground for votes. Of course these same young people, as Sen. Thomas Michie of Charlottesville has pointed out, can get married, enter into contracts, own homes, get drafted, hold responsible jobs, vote and otherwise function as adults. For the General Assembly, in its infinite wisdom, to say they can't buy a can of beer is nonsense. When the bill is taken up in the Senate it should be promptly tossed on the legislative garbage heap where it rightfully belongs. A third example of a bill which belongs there is one which would deny admission toVtate colleges and universities to young men who refuse to register for the draft. It would also deny them financial aid. This is another of those red-white-and-blue shoot’em-up-bang pieces of legislation. It is guaranteed to be a big hit with veterans' groups, the DAR and assorted other well-intentioned citizens, many of whom are inclined to put their adrenalin glands ahead of their brains every time somebody waves Old Glory. It is sponsored by Del. Jeff Stafford (R-Pearisburg) who may be eyeing the Republican nomination for Congress from the 9th District this year. Let it be said at the outset that I yield to no one in my contempt for those who refuse to obey the draft registration law for reasons other than genuine—and demonstrable—religious or moral convictions. The federal statute properly provides for heavy fines or imprisonment for such violators. But this bill is badly flawed for reasons which are both practical and philosophical. In the first place, it would put our state colleges and universities in the position of being federal law enforcers, a radical departure from their proper role as educational institutions. Secondly, as far as the laws of the Commonwealth are concerned, our colleges may now admit murderers, robbers, rapists, muggers, embezzelers, thieves, communists, politicians and journalists. No class, criminal, political, or occupational, is presently excluded. To begin such exclusions with a miniscule bunch of draft non-registrants seems a bit silly when there is no machinery to weed out those who may have records of committing far heavier crimes. And finally, the measure smacks strongly of being in the nature of a Bill of Attainder, a type of law expressly forbidden by the U.S. Constitutional. A Bill of Attainder imposes a punishment without trial for an alleged offense. In spite of its questionable constitutionality and other objections, the bill has been passed by the House. If it is not voted down by the Senate, it should be vetoed by the governor. These, we greatfully note, are not typical of the bills being processed by the 1984 legislature, but they serve to illustrate the point. In their search for the voters’ approval, the lawmakers all too often appeal to their gut reactions instead of their heads in the legislation they introduce and support. That, to be sure, is hardly a compliment to the good sense of their constituents. But sadly, much of the time it works. Contest Opens The Virginia Prize, one of the largest literary awards in the country, will be offered for poetry this year by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. The $8,000 award alternates annually between fiction and poetry. The deadline for submission of manuscripts for the competition is April 1. According to the Commission, any Virginia resident who has lived continuously in the state since January of 1982 is eligible to enter. Manuscripts must be a minimum of twenty typed pages of original poetry to qualify. These manuscripts must be collections of poetry which have not previously been published, although individual poems may have been published. The author is asked to submit four copies of the manuscripts which will not be returned. Along with the manuscripts the author should enclose a self-addressed, stamped post card with “Manuscripts Received” typed on it. The Virginia Prize competition is administered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, a working retreat for writers, visual artists, and composers, located at Sweet Briar.

Rappahannock County School News ■* w ^ —Rappahannock News rnoto/M May SMOKE WILL BE SORRY to see his new friend Maarit Nord go home. The exchange student seems to speak his language as well as Russian, French, English, Swedish — and her native Finnish. " -MenuRCES crackers, potato rounds, February 27-March 2 spicy applesauce, choice of Monday milk. Grilled cheese sandwich, Tuesday chicken noodle soup with Little smokies, macaroni FOOT FACTS by Dr. Bruce Vogel “High Arched Feet” "My feet are bothering me but I don't have flatfeet, why should they be hurting me?” This is a common question asked by many people. The foot is a complex part of the body that functions in a complex manner. A study performed at a California university for the Department of the Army has proven that the foot functions in the following basic way. It flattens out to adapt to uneven terrain for a short period of time and also allows for the hips to rotate over the legs. It then moves into a relatively high arched position and locks to propel the body forward. If it remains flat (and loose) it causes problems but remaining stiff and high arched can also cause problems. Dr. Bruco I. Vogel, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.S. 8353 Sudley Hd. Manassas. Va 22110 368-7166 Medical-Dental Building Warren ton, Va 22180 347-9593 and cheese, buttered beets, diced pears, homemade biscuit/butter, choice of milk. Wednesday Chicken pattie on bun, french fries, wonderbar, choice of milk. Thursday Beef barbecue on bun, buttered corn, cole slaw, choice of milk. Friday Hot dog on bun, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, homemade oatmeal cookie/raisins, choice of milk. RCHS Monday Choice of pepperoni pjfza, or cheeseburger on bun, potato rounds, buttered succotash, homemade yellow cake/chocolate frosting, choice of milk. Tuesday Taco’s/beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato, french fries, chilled mixed fruit, choice of milk. Wednesday Choice of hot dog on bun, or fish filet on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, homemade applesauce cake/raisins, choice of milk. Thursday Lasapie/beef, and cheese, buttered peas, spicy applesauce, homemade French bread, choice of milk. WE HAVE WRITTEN A BOOK ABOUT YOU! Articles appearing in the Ifcappafjaimodi ihtoa each month of the 1983 sesquicentennial year have been collected, along with articles of historical interest appearing in past years, into an attractive book. ON THE MORNING SIDE OF THE BLUE RIDGE: A Glimpse of Rappahannock History features chapters on Education. Soldiers, Doctors. Slavery, Freeman and Integration, Mountain People and The Park, The Depression, Old Mills and Settlements, Travel. Entertainment, Natural Disasters, Mountain Justice and Farming, written by our staff with the help of hundreds off Rappahannock people. Call the iietofi office at 675-3338 to order your copy* of “ON THE MORNING SID£ OF THE BLUE RIDGE at $8.95 plus tax and $1. TO for postage. Finnish Girl Learns Rappahannock Life Style By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock N«w« Staff Writer Jeanie McNear says the folks who matched the McNears with Maarit Nord thought the Finnish girl came from a small rural community similar to Sperryville. In fact, the exchange student lives in a city of some 25,000 people, just a few kilometers from Helsinki. But the 18-year-old has been above all adaptable, according to her hostess. “She blooms where she’s planted,” says McNear. Maarit has been doing some riding, some down-hill skiing, a little aerobic dancing. She’s taking oil painting lessons from Helen Bridges. She lives in a city apartment with no pets in Finland. Here she enjoys the McNears’ farmhouse nestled next to a mountain side. She has no younger sisters at home. Here she helps mother three little girls: 13year-old Jennifer, 11-yearold Susannah and six-yearold Laura. (There are three horses, three cats and two dogs.) “We’ve concentrated on introducing her to things she’s never done before,” says Mrs. McNear. one s used to an on-the-go life style, but luckily she’s mature and adaptable.” The rest of the group of students Maarit traveled with were mostly assigned to the Fredericksburg area, according to McNear. She came with approximately 12 teens from all over the world. Maarit is the only one sent to Rappahannock. The students have no say about where they will spend their year abroad, McNear adds. They fill out applications listing their interests and describing their life style. Officials at Youth for Understanding send summaries to selected parents in America and let them choose the student that seems most compatible. “We wanted someone who was adaptable,” says McNear. She found Maarit is definitely that. Maarit arrived in Rappahannock on August 3 and returns to Europe in early July. She has spent her time here enjoying country living, but taking it a little easy in school. McNear says Maarit’s biggest challenge at RCHS is studying her academics in a foreign language. Her level in Finland is more like that of an American junior college, as McNear explains Maarit’s studies. The curriculum here seems easy to her and she won’t get credit for U. S. classes when she returns. She Vtron’t graduate until she’s 20 because of the more rigorous Finnish course of study. The Finns don’t take education for granted. At age 15, students must decide whether they want to go to high school and gear up for the hardships. Secondary education isn’t automatic as it is for most youth in the states. It is also much harder to gain acceptance into the European universities. Students must pass a grueling six hour long test on the first or second try. They have to be really good to get into the university and then they have to study to stay. Maarit says. Jeanie McNear says she has been interested in the student exchange program since she was in high school herself. As a teen she spent a year in England. And when she was growing up, her parents opened their home to a boy from Germany through American Field Service, another exchange program. McNear says the Fishers, Brad and Dawn of Washington, have been hosts to two exchange students. The McNears decided they also would apply. Maarit is mighty glad they did. “We do lots of fun things. Just being with them is very interesting,” she says when pressed to tell her favorite event to date in Rappahannock. The one that stuck most in her mind on Monday was flipping over in a canoe on the Covington River on Sunday. “It was pretty cold,” she said, but, yes, it was fun. Mrs. McNear is a good cook, too, Maarit says. She especially enjoys Mexican tacos and American hamburgers. “We have hamburgers, too, but not like Mrs. McNear makes." Maarit supposes that when she gets back home her friends will ask about the discos and restaurants and be surprised to find that she spent her year abroad feeding the cows and making friends with a horse named Smoke. The part she’ll talk about most will probably be her art lessons with Helen Bridges. She started shortly after she arrived last summer and feels she’s making a lot of progress. “I always wanted to take painting, but I was so busy — or thought I was busy.” She probably was too busy. At home, Maarit would be required to take at least seven or eight classes plus electives. Being enrolled in the “language line” (as opposed to the “math line”) Maarit must learn at least four foreign languages. She has studied Russian, French, Swedish and English. At home she would be required to take notes in class just like a college student here. It would be her responsibility to review on her own for tests. “They might just say this book comes to test — and that’s it.” Here she’s relaxing with Easy CM* CooktOP ' i ni‘ Rem0', able Plu(! 4Hi< pti*4* Sun*1’* " L%ii,s ■BjgMatre Lift-* P Top She'"'* I)o»'-, Ra***"' Wk.nP gystert* able poof ?S$* fStor^ nr*'*er R :«>A To!son Appliance Center, Inc. 285 WMt Shlrisy Avo. (on tho Bypass) 347-3030 just six classes in an educational system where teachers help students before exams by telling them exactly what to study. “It’s small. It’s kind of fun,” she says of RCHS, “It’s different.” She’s just as glad that her credits won’t transfer to her school back home. “I don’t have to be scared about grades," she says. The boring part about RCHS is studying the same subjects all semester. In Finl^id, courses change every six weeks and the students are tested over that material. “Here everything is same, same, same,” she says. Even the school day here is the same whether it’s Monday or Friday, fall or spring. In Finland, the average day starts at about eight in the morning and lasts until four or five o’clock “but varies. I like change. I hate doing everything the same, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. That kills me.” But Maarit hasn’t been bored staying with the McNears. While practicing her English, she has taught sixyear-old Laura how to count in Finnish. Laura giggles whenever she thinks about her favorite fantasy. What if Maarit got back to Finland and only remembered how to speak English? Then she would have to teach all her old friends how to speak English. It’s funny, but not likely. For as Mrs. McNear noted, the one quality Maarit has in abundance is adaptability. JUST FUNNIN’ — Fourth grade pupil Aubrey Surface practices clowning for the 4-H Share-the-Fun contest. 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Church Activities Amissville Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Joseph S. Stirman, Jr. Phone: 937-4728 February 26- March 1, 1984 Sunday: Monday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Church Training/Deacon Study - 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship - 6:45 p.m. WMU - Round Table Book Club - Book Title, His Five Smooth Stones, a book about grief - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/Bible Study - 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m. St. Peter Catholic Mission Old School Annex Washington, Va. Rev. Maurice chi Castillon, C.l.C.M. HOLY MASSES: Daily: 8:30 a. m., rectory Sundays: 9 a.m. and 11 a. m. (Sung) Holy Days: 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School: In the rectory after 9 a.m. Mass. Slate Mills Baptist The young people of the Slate Mills and Novum Baptist Churches will present a mini concert at the Slate Mills Baptist Church on Sunday at the 11 o’clock morning worship. The pastor’s message will be “God Speaks Through His Word,” The public is cordially invited to attend. Washington Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Steven !\. Scoggin Office Phone: 675-3336 February 26-28 Sunday: Sunday School program 9:45 a.m. for infants through senior adults Worship 11 a.m. Nursery is provided Tuesday: Community Bible study on the Gospel of John 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome Amissville United Methodist February 26-March 1 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. Junior Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Jr. UMYF 7:30 p.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. Cub Scouts 7 p.m. Sr. UMYF 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts 7 p.m. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Baptist Winter Bible Study Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville and F.T. Baptist Church on Route 707 cordially invites all of the sister churches and the community at large to join with them in the annual Winter Bible Study in I Corinthians to be taught by the pastor, the Rev. Douglas Farmer. A covered dish fellowship dinner at Reynolds will be Sunday evening, Feb. 26 at 6:30 with study to follow at 7:30 p.m. The study will continue on March 4 and 11 at 7:30 p.nh at F.T. Church, concluding at Reynolds, March 18 with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. and study at 7:30 p.m. Daily Bible Readings February 26-March 3 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Colossians 1:15-19 Matthew 13:36-43 I Thessalonians 4:13-17 Psalm 139:1-12 Matthew 6: 28-34 Proverbs 11:5-13 Hebrews 7: 23-28 V +** Our printing service now offers wedding invitations, too. Stop by the News office to see our collection of colorful stationery samples. Woodville Area News By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock New* Correspondent Phone 987-H827 Mrs. Julia Johnston of Boston was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mrs. Chloe Brown. Steve Butler of Culpeper was a Sunday afternoon guest of his mother, Mrs. Lucille Butler and Mrs. Vallie Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beard and Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hawkins were Saturday evening guests. On Sunday Kathv Suter, Ron Allan and Monica and Peter Schmidt of Washington, D. C. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Manwaring, Gina and Lisa. Mrs. Maxwell Willis of Culpeper was a Wednesday guest of Mrs. Dillard Glenn, Mrs. Frank Brown and Mrs. H. B. Winfrey. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Robeson were their Saturday guests. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Johnston and Julie Marie were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Coffelt at Edinburg. Kristie Johnson and some friends from Mary Washington College spent the weekend in Norfolk. Members and friends of the Woodville Baptist Church went bow’ling on Sunday afternoon at the, Culpeper Bowling League. It isn’t too late to buy apples. Check the Rappahannock News classifieds for prices and places. Davida Grant Miss Grant Engaged To Mr. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Eld red of Washington announces the engagement of their daughter, Davida A. Grant, to David M. Parker of Chesapeake. A 1981 graduate of Fauquier County High School, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Parker, formerly of Fauquier County. Miss Grant is a 1981 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. Both attend VPI and SU in Blacksburg where she is majoring in music education and he in civil engineering. A June wedding is planned. Viewtown News By MRS. GLADYS DODSON Rappahannock New* ( orreapondent Phone <*.{7-4904 Mr. and Mrs. Neil Keefe and Mike from Annandale spent the weekend here at theip. farm. Miss Shirley Dodson, SAVE SH DISCOUNT COUPON USERS! DON’T THROW MONEY AWAY! SAVE hundreds of dollars a year on your food and household budget! Receive the wanted discount coupons of your choice. Hurry! You must enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for easy details on how to save money at your local store. SEND TO: UNITED COUPON CLUB. INC. “FREE” 6427 West Capitol Drive INFO Mllwaukao, Wisconsin 53216 ‘Enclosed is stamped, self-addressed envelope. Please send facts on joining the Club. DISCOUNT COUPON USERS! DON'T THROW MONEY AWAY! SAVE\ Miss Carolyn Dodson and Miss Tammy Stigilic of Warrenton were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson.- son.Mike Cooke was a Saturday overnight guest of Joey Reid. Mrs. Nellie Nicholson of Stephens City spent last week here visiting her brothers and sisters and members of their families. Mrs. Roberta Woodward of Warrenton was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Smith. Cleaning the attic? Sell your antiques with a Rappahannock News classified ad. *** Sitting in your house shivering? Check the Rappahannock News classified section for a firewood dealer near you. BRigidaire geversa* Si poors ?Randolpk^hoppe * ^CAUPfT •CQiyPM ENT^✓•CA«N£TJ Rt. 29 North of Culpeper • 825-9520 Flint Hill Area Notes By rULLY N. AYLOR Rappahannock New* Correspondent Phone 987-H136 John B. Browning of Charlottesville spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. John S- Browning. They motored to Charlottesville on Saturday and were joined for dinner at the Bavarian Chef by Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Browning. Frankie Huff and Doug McCabe attended a Fire Chiefs convention at Williamsburg from Friday until Sunday. Mrs. Warren Presgraves returned to her home on Monday after being a patient at Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hickerson had dinner in Winchester on Saturday in celebration of Mrs. Elmer Hickerson’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pearson of Hume were Saturday evening visitors of Mrs. Wade Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Gavor Foster were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Odie Herndon and sons of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hudson of Front Royal were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Cathy. Dorothy Anderson of West Virginia spent the weekend with Mrs. Ethel Pullen. Keith and Kevin Kinsey of Front Royal were Saturday visitors of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. Mr. and Mrs. Judd Darnell of Jefferson were recent visitors in the Warren Presgraves home. Mrs. Charles Hickerson visited with Mrs. Horace Pullen at the Lynn Care Center in Front Royal on Friday. Mrs. Moffett Brady has returned to her home after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane at Lanham, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch at Fairfax. The McCullochs spent the weekend here with her mother, Mrs. Brady. Mrs. Robert Nethers was a Sunday afternoon guest. Mrs. Mary H. Lea of Bedford and Mrs. W. W. Wilkes, III and son, Ryan of Harrisonburg were recent overnight guests of Mrs. Frank Spalding. Robert L. Massie of Richmond spent the weekend here with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. William Smoot and Lisa of Culpeper were Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lilian! had as their Thursday dinner guests Cathy Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson and Clyde Lilian!. Mrs. Henry Beumer of Manassas has been spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Guy Foster, Sr. and Betty. Guy Foster, Jr. of Sperryville was a Sunday guest. Frankie Huff attended funeral services last Thursday at Charlottesville for James Jessup. Mrs. Jack Curtis and Mrs. Bob Lewis attended a Postmasters meeting last Tuesday. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. James Lillard of Gainesville, Mrs. Debra Clatterbuck and son of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dellinger and children of Reliance, David Lillard of Pennsylvania, Danny and Tommy Lillard of Cary, N. C., Shelby Lillard and Clyde Lillard Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker returned home Monday after spending a week in Florida. They toured Daytona Beach, visited the Frank Goode family at Orlando and places of interest in Tampa. They also visited their son, Doug Walker at Columbia, Ga. Mrs. Robert Nethers with Mrs. Helen Coffey of Sperryville and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis of Huntly visited Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers and family at Stephens City on Sunday. It’s A Girl! Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Foster of Orlando, Fla. announce the birth of a daughter, Cynthia Ann, on February 15. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William E. Foster, Jr. of Flint Hill. ICEMAGIC* AUTOMATIC of any i quality Whirlp<K)l C/ REFRIGERATORS Comes with: • 17cu. ft. No-frost Storage Capacity • No-fingerprint Textured Steel Doors with the luxurious look of leather • Power Saving Heater Control Switch that can help reduce operating costs during periods of low humidity • Adjustable Rollers for easy moving • Three Adjustable Full-width Plated Steel Shelves • Juice Can Rack kb $43500 Model EHT171TK Features: • 19.2 cu.ft. 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Out Of The Attic By FLORENCE VICKERS Exttmion A**nl Youngsters ages 9 to 19 are invited to share the fun in the 4-H Share-The-Fun competition on Friday, February 24, at 3:20 p.m. in the elementary' school gym. Kids can compete individually or in groups in five different categories. For more information, call Florence Vickers at the Extension Office in Washington, 6753619. Sweet-Sour Pork 4 servings, about 2/3 c. each - About 225 calories per serving 2 cups cooked pork, cut in strips, 1 tablespoon margarine, Vi teaspoon garlic powder, V, teaspoon salt, dash pepper, I'A cups water, 1 cup green pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 'A cup raisins. Brown pork in margarine. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add green pepper and continue cooking 1 minute. Mix cornstarch, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Stir into meat mixture with Worcestershire sauce and raisins. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is clear and thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. SAFETY LABELS CAN SAVE LIVES This signal means LOOK OUT: It is the international standard used on produce labels (2) and usage manuals to point out DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE (1). The extent of the hazard is designated by color intensity. Danger is red, warning is orange, caution is yellow and notice is blue (3). Safety labels also include a picture (4) of the hazard that pro-, vides a non-verbal message as well as the written message of the hazard (5) and shows the result (6) of ignoring the warning. You^an al ways avoid injury when using products if you “read" the labels and safety instructions (7). Wear Seat Belts Last year in Virginia, 16 children under the age of five lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes and 1,596 children of the same age were seriously injured. The Virginia Child Restraint Law became effective Jan. 1, 1983. The law requires that “...Any parent or legal guardian who drives any motor vehicle registered in Virginia and manufactured subsequent to Jan. 1, 1968, shall ensure that his/her child or ward under the age of four being transported therein is provided with and properly secured in a child restraint device approved by the Superintendent of State Police, except that a child over 40 lbs. may be secured in a standard automobile seat belt.” Tax Time Everyone’s thinking about taxes now. If you have questions, the Federal Tax Information phone service is available. Just call 1-800424-1040 (toll-free). Substitute Herbs Use herbs to limit salt in your diet. It is hard not to pick up the salt shaker but herbs and herb combinations can effectively season foods without the addition of salt. Basil, parsley, English thyme, marjoram and summer savory are good for flavoring meats. Tarragon and rosemary are good for poultry, and rosemary is good with lamb. So, cut out the salt and experiment with herbs to find the flavorfs) you like best. Washer Tips Surprisingly enough, you can save energy and money when buying an automatic clothes washer. Some tips are: 1) look for controls that let you match the amount of water to the size of the wash load 2) warm and cold options are important and 3) suds saver allows you to reuse wash water. Consider a washer with a lower operating cost. The price may be higher, but lower utility bills will pay back the extra money. A yellow “energy guide” appears on each model and gives the estimated yearly operating cost. Regardless of which machine you buy, you can save money by using hot water only for heavily soiled loads. Sperryville Area By MRS. B. M. VARNER Rappahannock New* Correspondent Phone 987-8710 Word has been received here of the death of Mack Trotter in North Hollywood. Calif. He was mar ned to the tormer Virginia Bruce, deceased, of Rappahannock County. He was the brother-in-law of Mrs. Nina B. Brown of Sperryville, Robert Bruce of Front Royal and Benny Bruce of Tampa, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Holland spent last Thursday and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul West and son, Joshua in Virginia Beach. Joshua returned home with his grandparents for a visit. Mrs. W. W. Cloe, Jr. oi Stafford spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pillar. Mrs. J. W. Fletcher was a luncheon guest Sunday of Mrs. Brown Miller at Brookside near Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Heather were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Cozzo in Falls Church. They were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Aylor and David in Wood bridge. USED CAR SALE (Largest Selection of Quality Used Cars in the Area!) INTEREST RATE FOR FEBRUARY 11.9% 1978 Dodge Omni, 4 door, Auto. 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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overhulser of Alexandria and their grandson Chris Cooper of Annandale were Sunday guests of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Willoughby of Unionville were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. T. M. Johnston at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. Mrs. Gordon Payne of Madison was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. John Coates of Brightwood spent the weekend in Keyser, W. Va. with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard and family where they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Bolyard and family of Solon, Ohio. ' Mrs. Tom Leake returned home on Sunday from Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Maurice Butler and daughter, Susan of Annandale were weekend guests :>f Mrs. Robert W. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brown and family. Gary Wharton of Falls Church was a guest Sunday of his grandmother, Mrs. A. W. Sisk. Mrs. Roy L. Reeve’s dinner guests last Wednesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and son, Fred. She was hostess Monday evening to the S. BURKE’S STORE ] Woodville, VA. 987-8814 Friday, Saturday Charvnin Tissue-snhl.69 Cheer_-Mo*. *3.39 Kraft Cheez Whiz_ Phillips Pork end Beans_ ssot*1.10 Frenchs Scalloped or Au Gratin Potatoes-j%«.65'b« Tony’s PiZZaS Chee»,SiuMg» or Pippironi ....179 Blue Bonnett Margarine.. RCCola__ PRODUCE _ii). 65* ~S-16oz.r«L*1.19 Potatoes_~.L._iouM79 Radishes_____^ptms.39* White Grapefruits_5/89* FRESH MEAT COUNTER Top Round Steak or Roast_ifc*2.49 Photo Courtesy Of Mary C. Woodard POSING WITH THE PUPPIES—Lassie napped in the sun while Mary Ellen Racer and Roger Lee Cooke took over the babysitting chores for her children. The photograph was taken in Harris Hollow in 1959. ' I News From The Washington Area uy UAKnAKA t. HUKIVHi Rappahannock News Staff Phone 675-3349 Mrs. Pearl Bentley of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina was a houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindstrom from Thursday until Monday. Joining them for News-.N. P. Wives Bridge Club of Luray. Mrs. Frances Tabler and her son, Richard Yowell of Chalfont, Pa. who was her houseguest were guests at a birthday party Saturday evening for her daughter, Mrs. Frank Marcey in Falls Church. On Sunday they attended a party for her granddaughter, Melanie Yowell in Arlington for her 16th birthday. Mr. Yowell returned to his home in Pennsylvania on Sunday. Mrs. Ruby Dwyer spent the weekend in Luray with Mr. and Mrs. Maywood Cornwell. Deployed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman William C. Lancaster Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Lancaster Sr. of Boston, is currently deployed to the Mediterranean. He is a member of Attack Squadron 176, based at Naval Air Station Oceana, 'Virginia Beach, Va., and currently embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence. The squadron is operating off the coast of Lebanon in support of the Multinational Peacekeeping Force. dinner on l nursday evening were the Rev. and Mrs. Douglas Farmer from Haywood and the Rev. and Mrs. Steven N. Scoggin. Dr. and Mrs. Mervyn Jeffries and family from Bethesda, Md. spent the weekend and holiday here at their cottage in Tiger Valley. Ashton Burke of Warrenton was a Thursday visitor of his mother, Mrs. Charles C. Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley spent from Friday until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dwyer at Woodbridge. Sunday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Alice Beahm were Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Jr., Stacey and Amanda. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett returned on Sunday evening after spending three weeks as the guest of her son-inlaw and daughter, LCDR and Mrs. Craig Welling and family in York, Maine. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peneranda of Griffinsburg, Mrs. Josephine Wood of Reva and Mrs. Ashby Way land were Thursday visitors of the latter’s sister, Mrs. Louise Bayne at Adelphi, Maryland. On Thursday, February 23, Truman J. Keesey will attend the postponed winter meeting of the Governor Advisory' Committee of the Aging in Richmond. SALE WINTER CLEARANCE i 20% - 50% off all winter merchandise RAPPAHANNOCK HUNT PoinMo-Point Races SAT., MARCH 3,1984 10:30 a.m. Post Time 8 Exciting Races Plus The Hound Race Subscriber Parking Available $2.50 General Admission $3.00 Parking Contact: David Carter (703) 987-8829 _, 825-1849 Upcoming Events World Hunger Garden Project The problem of hunger in the world is a multi-faceted one icluding politics, economics and education just to name a few, according to Rev. Steven N. Scoggin, pastor of Washington Baptist Church. As a way of responding to this problem a “World Hunger Garden Project” is being organized for the summer. Anyone interested in learning more about this community centered project is invited to an organizational meeting set for Thursday, February 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Those who cannot attend but are interested in participating should call Rev. Scoggin at 675-3833. This “project” is open to all ages. R.C.Q.E. To Meet The Rappahannock Citizens for Quality Education will be meeting on Monday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Child Care & Learning Center. Parents and citizens interested in public school education are encouraged to attend. If babysitting is needed in order for you to attend, please call Camille Harris, 675-3757, no later than February 26. For more information, call Barney O’Meara, 987-8271. S ha re-T he-Fun Youngsters ages 9 to 19 are invited to share the fun in the 4-H Share-The-Fun competition on Friday, February 24, at 3:20 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Kids can compete individually or in groups in five different categories. For more information, call Florence Vickers at the Extension Office in Washington, 675-3619. Woman’s Club To Meet The Rappahannock Woman’s Club will meet on Tuesday, February 28 at 8 p.m. at the home of Margaret Baumgardner in Sperry ville. All members are urged to attend. Puppets To Perform Puppets will caper and cavort on stage at the Gay Street Theater this Sunday, February 26. Sponsored by RAAC, the Bob Brown Puppet Show will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets at the theater will be $3 for adults and $2 for children who are RAAC members. For others, tickets will be $4 for adults and $3 for children. Advance tickets ($2.50 for adults, $2 for children) are available at Nature’s Foods and Middle Street Gallery in Washington and the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Ladies To Meet There will be a special meeting of the Sperryville Ladies Auxiliary at the fire hall on Tuesday, February 28 at 7p.m. ■' All members are urged to attend and note the change of date. “An Unmarried Woman 9 Shows At Gay Street Theater On Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. “An Unmarried Woman” will be shown with Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates and Michael Murphy. Writer-director Paul Mazursky explores America’s rootless affluent society in this sophisticated satire concerning a woman’s struggle to piece her life together after her husband walks out. Benefit Cake Walk The Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Amissville United Methodist Church will sponsor a Cake Walk on Friday, Feb. 25, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the fellowship hall of the church. Everyone invited. RAAC Concert Set The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community will sponsor a recorder, flute and guitar concert on March 10 at 5 p.m. at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington. Wine and cheese will be served. Admission is $3 for RAAC members, $4 for the general public. Learn To Stir Fry The Rappahannock Extension Office is sponsoring a wok and stir-fry cooking class scheduled for March 1, 7-9 p.m., at the courthouse. The class will include demonstrations, sharing session and taste testing. Cost will be $3 to cover ingredients for the recipes. Participants must pre-register at the Extension Office in Washington, 675-3619, by noon on February 28. The class will be cancelled if there aren’t at least 10 signed up by that time. Benefit Dinner Planned The Sperryville Ladies Auxiliary will be serving a dinner on Saturday, March 10 at the fire hall for the benefit of the fire department. Proceeds will be used to help purchase beepers for the new dispatch system. The menu consists of barbecue spare ribs, meat loaf, sauerkraut, green beans, com, macaroni salad, congealed salads, desserts, rolls, butter, coffee and tea. Prices are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Serving time will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with carryout orders from 4:30 to 5:15 only. Tickets may be purchased from members of the auxiliary or fire department and at the door. For further information call 987-8802.

Emily Elizabeth Jenkim Infant Girl lnf;int Emily Elizabeth Jenkins died Friday, Febniai \ 17. 1984. at the Fauquier Hospital in Warrentun. She is survived by her parents, Robert William and Emily Dwyer Jenkins of Washington and three brothers. Robert William Jenkins, Jr., Kirk Dale Jenkins and James Allen Jenkins, all at home. Additional survivors include her maternal grandparents. Mrs. Lorraine Dwyer of Washington and the late Thomas Dwyer and paternal grandparents, Mrs. Eva Sample of Culpeper and the late Nelson Jenkins of Washington. Graveside services were conducted on Sunday at the Sperryville Cemetery by Pastor John K. Burke. Moody Funeral Service in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home Of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS GDbttuama Corrinne DelGrosso Flint Hill Homemaker Mrs. Corrinne Frances DelGrosso, 50, of Flint Hill, died Sunday, February 19, 1984, at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Front Royal by the Rev. William Ruehl. Mrs. DelGrosso was born on February 20, 1933, in New York, daughter of Vivian K. Putnam Cook of West Palm Beach, Fla., and the late Warren C. Cook. Mrs. Delgrosso was an active member of the Flint Hill Homemakers’ Club for the past decade. She served as president for the county’s Homemakers’ Association in 1976 and 1977 and president of her club in Flint Hill in 1978 and 1979. An artist with needle and thread, she donated hours and hours of her time to assisting community organizations. She made costumes for the Rappahannock Players’ productions of H.M.S. Pinafore and Peter Pan and last year created magnificent gowns in the fashions of 1833 for the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community’s sesquicentennial ball. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Anthony DelGrosso; a son, Michael DelGrosso of Flint Hill; six daughters, Jean Hammel of Charlotte, North Carolina, Debra Dalgo of Louisiana, Toni DelGrosso of Fairfax, Connie DelGrosso of Sperryville, Anita and Theresa DelGrosso of Flint Hill and three grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Warren Cook and James Cook, both of Long Island, New York. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Hospice of Fauquier County, Inc., P.O. Box 764, Warrenton, Va. 22186. Arrangements are being handled by the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Rappahannock Business & Service Directory Call 675*3349 to Place Your Ad! Only *2.65 per week for a 1 inch space! Call about our combination rates with , The Fauquier Democrat, The Clarke Courier, Loudoun Times-Mirror, and The Reston Times 13 WEEK CONTRACT Next Deadline March 21 Antiques COUNTRY HERITAGE American Handcrafts & Folk Art Qualit\ Antiques Nmtqucs Restoration ' h«- < U>fXo« H—ir a ..J- np.w, Vi f»~Vf»IS Architect DONALD REED CHANDLER AIA ARCHITECT FLINT MILL VIRGINIA 22627 TELEPHONE (703)675 3286 Bakery JOHNSON’S BAKERY HOIMMnStlM — -r1 from Royal, »«. t**JO " 63S-344A (Aafc tar Dcbortlt) p'anmng a Parry 7 See Us1 Boats I OWE ALUMINUM JON & BASS BOATS f vm'ude Motors & Service .11 riuat 1 raiters. Galv , $325 M Si R SALES ! iiM Tjtt St . RtMlcvtlle, Maryland 301-424-3800 Cabinetmaker ">»• ' -tanjmade Kitctiers it es Bathrooms Mantles r irmat Wac Paneting (■ Hepioduction Tuiniture y. iu si >t*e Jor Showroom' A IS' .nqton Vd 6’S 3294 * <A"'OW% l c*rw Custom Kitchens. Boonshetves. 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He joined B & W in 1972 as senior engineer and since has held positions in the Pump and Drive Unit and recently was manager of Mechanical Equipment. He received his B.S. degree from V.P.I. and State University, graduating in the top ten of his class. Kennedy is married and has two children, Vickie and Doug and lives in Lynchburg. His mother, Mrs. Waverly Kennedy lives here in our area, where Robert was raised. Mr. and Mrs. David Bates of Arlington visited here at Range View during the weekend. - Mrs. Joseph Hawkins was a Monday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Sims and Amanda. Alicia Ramey and Jane Racey spent Sunday in Washington, D. C. Congratulations are in order for Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn Randolph Willis Griffith on the birth of a daughter, Danner Eloise, bom Monday, February 13 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Sharon Lucas Cappielo of Essex, Connecticut spent several days last week with her grandfather, Oliver Durant and Mrs. Durant. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Hudson and family of Madison, Ohio were overnight guests last Sunday of Mrs. Hudson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Powers. Mrs. Geraldine Schoenfield of Fairfax was a guest during the weekend of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Deane. Mrs. George Butler, Mrs. Cary Thornhill and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan attended a stork shower for Mrs. Ricky Bennett at Holiday Inn in Culpeper on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murray recently attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Jimmy’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith at Etlan Methodist Church fellowship hall. Mark, Jason, Patricia and Jonathan Butler spent last weekend with their grandmother, Mrs. Roy Reeve in Sperryville. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Glenn Cave and family in the loss of his mother, Mrs. Lula Cave of Stanley, who passed away last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Whitman of Norwell, Mass, spent last week with his aunt, Mrs. Clifford Miller. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Alphin spent last week in San Francisco, California and attended the N.R.E.C.A. convention. Prior to this trip, Mr. Alphin had been in Richmond several days attending the VirginiaMaryland-Delaware Electric Association at John Marshall Hotel. Sympathy is extended to the Green family in the passing of Mr. Fred Green. He was a former resident of our area and at one time operated the Sperryville Teepee. Mrs. Bessie Corbin spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Otis Burke in Culpeper and visited Mrs. Kate Covington at Culpeper Health Care Center. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Racey were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Corbin and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kelchner in Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy of Rockville, Md. were Washington’s Birthday holiday weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie A. Wood at “Dun-Lookin.” Guests last weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Filyo, Jr. and Stephen Christo pher, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fetsko of Rockville, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cooper of Silver Spring. Mrs. Harry Morrison of Winchester spent last Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill and on Saturday Robert Thornhill of Fairfax visited his parents. Mrs. George Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Butler and Paul, Mark wood Butler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peneranda, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan and Mrs. Cary Thornhill all gathered for a homemade ice cream party for Mr. George Butler at the Culpeper Health Care Center on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Billy Fincham and Donna were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb and sons. In the evening they visited Mr. and Mrs. Billy Meredith, Kellie and Jermy at Reva Park. On Saturday they were guests of Miss Sue Fincham in Culpeper. Mrs. Gladys Schlosser was a Monday evening caller of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Hensley at “Rocky Top.” Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Petty of Front Royal were Friday guests of Mrs. Ruth Lillard. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Shultz and Mrs. Ethel Wilds at Green Pastures Christian Home were Mr. and Mrs. Dean Moberely, Dean and Brian and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Shultz, Jr. and Heather, all of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. James Murray and Jay of Etlan. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fincham of Culpeper spent the recent weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and Peggy. Amissville Personals By EDIE F1SHBACK Rappahannock News Correspondent Phone 937-4910 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Scruggs are living in Buies Creek, N.C. Mrs. Scruggs is the former Kay Lawrence of Amissville. Mark is enrolled at Campbell University Law School and has completed the first semester ranked 3rd in his class of approximately 100. Their address is P.O. Box 1114, Buies Creek, N.C. 27506 and they’d love to hear from their Amissville friends. The Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Amissville United Methodist Church will sponsor a Cake Walk on Friday, Feb. 25, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the fellowship hall of the church. Everyone invited. Mrs. Ralph Rowzie has returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hann of Cantonsville, MD. Mrs. Hann and Mrs. Rowzie stopped in Marshall to visit Rev. and Mrs. John Willis, III and Mark on their trip home. Mrs. Willis returned to Amissville to visit her mother, Mrs. Rowzie. Candy Todd of Warrenton and Mrs. Frances Doyle visited several ladies at the United Methodist Home in Washington, D.C. recently. Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bowey were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest LaPlanche of Glen Burnie, Md. On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Burner and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bowey had dinner at the Chesapeake Bay Seafood House in Manassas. Tiff REALLY BAD The disaster isn't over when the emergency teams leave. For tonight these families need food, clothing, shelter Tomorrow they'll start rebuilding their lives And that takes months The good news is that the Red Cross will help these families every step of the way No matter how long it takes. 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Rappakannock Journal •Farm •Business •Garden •Rural Life Cuddly Creations Squeeze Out The Cabbages by DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Kappuhannork Nr» s Staff Writer There’s room in the garden for two. That’s what Eva Stephenson believes and she’s proving it with her “Cuddly Creations,” the Rappahannock version of the popular “Cabbage Patch” doll. “My sister in Tennessee gave me the inspiration. She kept insisting that I could make dolls just as cute as the ones everybody across the country was buying," she said. Eva looked everywhere trying to find a pattern so she could try. And again her sister was the key, sending a “Cabbage Patch” book. “I didn’t really know until then just what I was trying to make,” Eva said, admitting that she was one of the few people in the country who missed out on the latest baby doll fad. She’s quick to point out that her dolls are not copies of those from the cabbage patch; they’re from another part of the garden altogether. “I combined ideas from three different patterns so actually, they’re made from my pattern,” Eva emphasized. She picked the name, “Cuddly Creations,” because later she plans to incorporate stuffed animals into the line of hugables. “This would cover both dolls and animals, everything I plan on doing. They’ll all be soft and cuddly,” she explained. Her “Cuddly Creations” have dimples on their knees, dimples on their elbows, endearing smiles and wide eyes. Soft and squeezable, they invite kisses from tots. Their $30 dollar price tag may seem high at first thought.. But every doll is an original and each takes about a day to make. “It’s hard to say exactly how long I spend. I cut out three or four at a time and work on them until they’re finished— at night, on weekends, on holidays, everytime I get a free hour. But I figure I have about a day invested in each.” Those extra hours for cuddlies are difficult to find. Mrs. Stephenson has a full time job at the Freedom Studies Institute in Boston and with her husband and their two children, she makes and sells other crafts. George Stevenson is the business manager, daughter Peggy, a senior at Rappahannock County High School, creates stained glass pieces, son Chuck, a freshman at Lord Fairfax College, does leather work and Eva fashions cpm husk dolls. She and her husband are also enthusiastic supporters of RCHS athletic teams so “Cuddly Creations” must also take a back seat to girls and boys basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball and girls and boys track and cross country. Then in the summer months, there are community teams that the Stephensons follow, cheering on the same youngsters they’ve come to know from high school contests. It isn’t just the schools that have won their support; they’re ardent supporters of all things in Rappahannock. First introduced to the county through their craft sales to Jimmy and Phylis Swindler’s Country Manor Gift Shop, they moved here from Loudoun County six years ago. “And it’s the best move we’ve ever made! The environment here is so much better for the kids—for everyone,” Eva Stephenson concluded. (Em Stephenson'8 “Cuddly Creations” are available at Country Manor and Park tray gift shops in Sperryville and will also be sold at her booth at the Sperryville Indoor Antique and Flea Market when that reopens April 15. Special orders for cuddlies can be placed by calling her at 9878968 after 6 p.m.) Gel Ready To Stir Fry w ant to get a head start on the wok and stir-fry cooking class set for March 1? And belatedly celebrate Chined# Ne»w Yeai»and the arrival of 365 days of the rat? Then add diversity to winter menus with a few recipes from the Orient. An added plus to cooking Chinese is that the meals are generally very low in cholesterol, just right for serving in February, the month of Rappahannock’s Heart Fund Drive. This is the last week that volunteers will be collecting door-to-door. Those who haven’t been contacted and would like to make a donation should get in touch with Steve Scoggin, chairman of the Rappahan CULPEPER MOTOR’S WINTER CLEARANCE OF NEW & USED LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT 3 -12 H.P. Cadets with mowers. Hydro-drive. I- 14 H.P. Cadet with mower. Hydro-drive - Hydraulic lift. II- 12 H.P. Cadet with mower. Gear drive. 1-16 H.P. Bolens Hydraulic Lift. Hydro-drive • 48" mower. 1-8 H.P. Snapper 1 - Farmall Cub tractor with rotary mower and other equipment. 1 - Cub 154 Lobov with mower. 3 point hitch • IPTO. 1 • 83 yr. demo 682 Cadet • 17 H.P. Twin Kohler - Hydrodrive w/mower. Big Savings. 1 • 83 yr. demo 282 Cadet - 8 H.P. Hydro-drive • electric w/36” mower. Reduced 25%. 2 - 83 yr. Cadets 383 -11 H.P. - Hydro-electric - Reduced 2 - 83 yr. Cadets 682 - 17 H.P. Twin Hydro with 44" mowers - Big reduction. 1984 MODEL SHIPMENTS JUST RECEIVED Culpeper Motor Corp. Pontiac-GMC-IHC 401 James Madison Hwy.—In Town Culpeper. Va. Phone 825-8381 Foreign & American Car Repairs / Specializing in German & Japanese Made Cars Jack’s Service Center 30 Ashby Street Warrenton 347-3785 nock unit of the American Heart Association. Connoisseurs of oriental food generally -.turn their noses lip' af this' next selection. Ordered .in. restaurants, it frequently comes with overly thick, overly sweet sauce and fat encrusted meat. But try this version—it’s perfect! Sweet And Sour Pork (Suan T’ien Chu Jou) 2 pounds raw pork, cubed 'A cup sliced onion Vi cup sliced carrots 2 tablespoons com starch Vi cup sliced green pepper ‘A cup cubed and drained pineapple Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce In a kettle, cover cubed pork with 1 cup cold water and boil 20 minutes or until tender. Pour off water, if there is any left, and cool. While meat is cooling, saute onions, green pepper, carrots and pineapple chunks in 2 tablespoons oil for 1 minute. Remove from pan. Mix soy sauce and cornstarch and add to cooled pork, stirring to coat meat thoroughly. Deep-fat fry the meat until crisp and brown. Drain. Combine meat with hot sweet and sour sauce and sauteed • vegetables. Serves 4. Sweet And Sour Sauce 3/4 cup sugar Vi cup soy sauce 1/3 cup vinegar 2/3 cup water 3 tablespoons cornstarch Add liquid ingredients to cornstarch and sugar, stirring to break up lumps. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. (From The Art of Chinese Cooking by the Benedictine Sisters of Peking) Rappahannock News PhotiVD. Hutchinson A CRADLE FULL OF CUDDLIES wait to be claimed by kids as their creator, Eva Stephenson, straightens a few locks. VITA Provides Free Tax Assistance Again this year, VITA volunteers will provide free tax assistance for low income, elderly, handicapped and non-English speaking people who will be filing short tax return forms or who qualify for the Earned Income Credit. VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service and has been available to Virginians for 15 years. In 1983, VITA workers helped prepare more than 18,000 returns at 339 sites across the state. Area locations where this service is being offered include: Hume — By appointment only, telephone 364 2701. Luray — Page One Community Center, 50 West Main Street, Sat., 9 a.m.noon beginning February 4. Warrenton — Peoples National Bank, Fri., 9 a.m.1 p.m. beginning February 3. (Designated as a tax counseling for the elderly site.) Winchester - Knights of Columbus Hall, 519 South Cameron Street, Mon.Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. beginning January 30. Those seeking help should bring their 1983 basic 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ forms, along with W-2 forms, interest statements, copies of last year’s tax returns and any other pertinent information concerning income and expenses. Saturday, February 25,1984 10:00 A.M. - Rain or Shine TO SETTLE ESTATE OF H.L. PILLING, *T. 4tt. CMfra, VNWMU *M CAM Of BAB WIATMt, A0CTMN WIU ■ NOD MM" Directions: From Culpeper. Vi. tike Rt. 229 North to Rt. 729 approx. 4 mi. to Rt 633. East approx. 1 mi. to auction on right. Ford Tractor Model 860 3 pt Hitch Scraper Blade Hew Scoop Snapper Riding Lawn Mower 30” Electric Start with Bagger Massey Ferguson Riding Lawn Mower 36” Electric Stwt Yard Liae Spreader on Wheels Roto Tiller Front Tinea Aliens Rear Tine Roto Tiller Brash Burner Hotnelite Saw Electric Weed Eater Electric Portable Air Co so pressor No. 126 Rockwell Electric Door Planer Oaftaaaa Table Saw w/Metal Bench Black ft Decker Sander Portable Air Tank Electric Bench Grinder Mbc. Lot Carpenter’s Tools Heavy Doty Tap ft Die 8et w/Wood Box Wet or Dry Shop Vacioni Cleaner ‘/i” Black ft Decker Drill 3/8” Black ft Decker Drill Black ft Decker Saber Saw Skil Saw Assorted Draw Cabinet w/Bolts Old Antigne Table Old Wooden Churn Old Baskets (2) Old Crocks Old Cast Iron Black Kettle w/8taad (2) Old Milk Cans Antique Vise Cast Iron Pot (Old) 2‘A Gallon Sprayer Rotary Lawn Mower Hedge Trimmer ft Tree Trimmen Lot Garden Hoes; Rakes; etc. (2) Load Binders Lot Hand Tools (3) Splitting Mania Tool Cabinet Extension Ladder Lot Bolts ft Nvts Lot Grease Gnns ft Ca nlkiag Cans Old School Desk Doable Bed w/Dresaer ft Mirror ft End Table Maple Bedrooa Suite Doable Bed w/Dneeer ft Stool Conch ft Matching Chair Dining Rsoa Drop-Leaf Table w/Ladder Bask Chairs to Match Dinette Set (Table ft Chain) (3) Recking Chain Bookcase Wing-Back Chair China Dishes Let Choking UteaMIs Lawn Chain Bar Steeds End Tables Lot Lamps (2) Cedar Chests Conch Electrolux Vac a an Cleaner Kitchen Table Rocking Chair Portable Sewing Machine LOTS MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS NOT LISTED. Robert Sfiidk, Executor Burning Law Effective March 1 Forest Wardens for the area are reminding everyone that the 4 o’clock Brush Burning Law goes into effect on Thursday, March 1, and is in effect until May 15. Section 10-62B of the State law makes it unlawful to set fire to, any brush, leaves, grass, debris or other inflammable material capable of spreading fire, located in or within 300 feet of any woodland, or brushland, except between the hours of 4 p.m. and 12 o’clock midnight. The law applies seven days a week, to camp fires and the burning of brush piles, household trash, stumps, fields of grass or any type of fire that could escape or spread nre. “The law is an effective and good fire prevention measure because after 4 p.m. when temperatures are lower with higher humidity and decreasing winds lessen the chance that a fire will spread,” said Rappahannock’s chief forest warden Clifton W. Jenkins. He noted that the law is seasonal, applying only during those months when the forest fire danger is more critical. The following fire laws are in effect year round: 1. A fire built within 150 feet of woodlands (or any other material capable of spreading a fire) must be totally extinguished before it is left unattended. 2. Reasonable care and precaution must be taken prior to any open burning. 3. Any time a fire escapes into woodlands or brushlands as a result of carelessness, negligence or by intention, the person responsible is liable for expenses of suppressing the fire. While these state laws may seem complicated, they have a purpose since the vast majority of forest fires are caused by man, Jenkins noted. For additional information on forest fire laws, contact Jenkins at 987-8837, or Rappahannock County Forester William Vemam at 703-347-7989. VEC Sets Employer Reception The Employer Advisory Committee of the Culpeper Job Service of the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) will host an Employer Reception at the Culpeper VEC office on Thursday, March 1, 4-6 p.m. Area employers, including management and personnel staff, are welcomed to come by the office at 110 West Cameron Street to meet VEC staff members and the Employee Advisory Committee. In addition to a tour of office facilities and explanations of current VEC services, refreshments will also be served. Jackie Cooke, recently appointed supervisor of Job Service, welcomes this opportunity to meet area employers and to discuss the many ways that VEC can help serve the needs of area employers. The Culpeper Employer Advisory Committee, the sponsor of the event, was formed in 1977 as a result of the Job Service Improvement Program, and was designed to serve as a communications link between area employers and the VEC Management and staff. The Committee more re eently is credited as being one of the major forces in achieving the re-establishment of the Job Service section in May of 1982 after it was closed due to state-wide budget cuts in January of that year. Leading this effort were local Delegate George Beard together with state EAC Chairperson Delores Bayne of Second National Bank and current local chairperson Carolyn Switzer of the Federal Reserve Bank. Those needing additional information about the Employer Reception may call the local office at 825-8117. Sludge Session Set There will be a public informational meeting on sludge application on agricultural land in Rappahannock County on Wednesday March 7th at the Washington Courthouse, 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, people may contact the Extension Office at 675-3619. “DOC” GODFREY’S * tfSEDCAH ..SAV/NGS IMPORTS 1*12 MAZDA RX7GSL 2-Door, loaded. 1282 VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM GL White, loaded. 1882 MAZDA 828 4- Door, blue....w. 1981 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON But, automatic transmission. 1981 MAZDA 828 2iDoor, green.. . 1988 FIAT 124 Sport, Convertible. 1M0 DATUM no DELUXE 5- Speed, 19,000 miles. 1*77 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 4-Speed transmission. I M2 FORD GRANADA GLX 4-Door, loaded, 11,000 miles. DOMESTICS 1882 ONITSLEIUBAR8N CONVERTIBLE *9995 *9395 *6995 *6995 *4995 *4995 *3995 *1595 *7595 Air conditioning, Cruise Control, etc. 13,000 miles. 1882 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP Durango Pkg., V-6, P.S. 1881 DODGE ST. REGIS 4-Door, loaded. 1981 BUICK CENTURY 4-Door... t... *19,495 *5495 *5495 *4995 1*71 OLDS MOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME ITT* FORD COURIER Pickup Truck.. 1979 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Landau, looded. extra nice... M7IFMBFESTA 2-Door, 18,000 miles. 1*77 CHEVROLET MONZA. 1*77 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2-Door, rod. *2395 *5395 *2995 *1995 *1995

Horse & Farm Directory Reaching 41,000 homes, stables and farms in Fauquier, Loudoun, Clarke, Rappahannock and Fairfax Counties Your ad will run in all of these newspapers for as little as $10.00! louboun Eimtf-jMirm IfKjfauquirr Srmocrat The Iteston Times &appaf)annotfc ifrtoa £t)t Clartt Countr Leesburg, Va Warrenton, Va. Reston, Va. Washington, Va. Berryville, Va. *03-777-1110 703-347-4222 703-435-7200 703-675-3349 703-955-1111 f INDEX ^ Auctions - Norse/Livestock Bam Construction Boarding and Training rarm Equipment At Supplies Tarm Services Tamers Fencing At Oates Hay for Sale Help Wanted Horses At Ponies - Tor Sale Horses At Ponies - Wanted Horse At Ponies to Give Away Jumps Instruction Livestock for Sale Miscellaneous Position Wanted Real Estate Saddleries Shows and Events Stables for Sale or Rent Stud Service Tack At Equipment for Sale Vans and Trailers .Veterinarians GREENBRIER STABLES Ri. 1 Box $00 Chantilly, Va. 22021 Top Quality Boarding & Instruction Superb Selection >f Horses & Po rues /or Fox-Hunting, Shim/mg Fleming, Dressuge 703-327-4454 The Little Farm lohjnna »nd Tony Dold (703) 327-6743 I (Kited in convenient AUie. Vi. Quality boarding and training facilities. Always a fine selection of horses and ponies for every equestrian need. Instruction available. AGRICULTURAL LIME tor sale, for information call 703-777-3800or metro. 471-7041 Luck Stone Corporation GFT FEED & PET SUPPLIES NOW OPEN! Visit Our Brand new Feed & Pet Supply Center We feature the finest • WAYNE Feeds and Pet Foods • OLD MOTHER HUBBARD & • SCIENCE DIET Pet Foods • FORTELX Feed/Water Buckets • FARNUM Animal Health Aids • Plus Lead Lines • Feed and Watering Devices • Arline Carrying Cases tor Pets COHSULTATIOH DtLIX'ERY ARRATHjED GFT FEED & PET SUPPLIES 280 Sunset PariQfemdon I On Spring St. I mi W ofRestonAve ) 435-3331 BONNIE L SIZEMORE, farrier Trimming and horseshoeing A graduate ot Michigan School of Horseshoeing Call 703/788-9622 EXPERIENCED FARRIER & BLACKSMITH John Croghan 703/683-2335 HORSE SHOEING - hot and cold, normal and corrective, dependable service. Bernard 0 Short 703-435-9558 FENCING Complete line of wire, HI-TENSEL, plank and rail. Also will install. GEORGE WHITE SUPPLY,me. mdtHaburo. Va. WiVWVWWV Vf w 703-687-6371 HUNT COUNTRY FENCE. CO. Leesburg, Va. 703-777-4080 Farm and aetata fencing FARM GATES Made to Order. Any Size Oak Lumber H. G. Rose Ddaptane. Va. 364-1574 Bar J FARM FENCING Hay—rtri. Va. All types of fencing including chain link. Bushhogging and cleanup. 5 year warrenty. Excellent references. (703)754-8823 COMMONWEALTH FENCING, INC. Hm. Va. QUALITY board fencing, split rail woven wire, high tensile and barbed wire. Custom Wooden Gates. 703/364-1392 or Mac Moore. 364-1241 HAY. Alfalfa and orchard grass. $1 50 bale Ralph Cochran. Bluemont Va Phone 703-5548111 2-23-11 75 BALES good orchard grass/ timothy hay, $2 25/ bale Call 703/636-2344 after 8pm. HAY ORCHARD GRASS - Horse grade. $1 75 a bale Mulch grade. $ 50 a bale Large round bales. $2000 70^338-7414 TOP QUALITY “ PENNSYLVANIA HAY and Straw Deferred Large £> Smaf Loads CaC Dave 703/937-4708 EXPERIENCED HEAD GROOM needed for Middleburg show stable Applicants should be a mature adult with extensive experience and interest in long term employment Excellent working conditions 5'/? day work week and salary increases Traveling to shows not required Older applicants preferred Riverside, Sean M Daly. Middleburg, Va 703/6876137 HELP WANTED Maintenance person for local school Must have knowledge of farm machinery Please send resume to Route 4, Box 43. Leesburg, Virginia. 22075 HORSE PERSON A nice farm of high quality thoroughbred breeding stock is seeking a quality oriented person or persons with solid horse show or racing expenence Salary commensurate, housing possible, integrity a must 703/636-2220 STABLE HELP — Need dependable and experienced person, Stable cleaning, feeding, and excercising Large stable; apartment included Call 703-759-2558 BAY THOROUGHBRED MARE. 8 years, 15 1, hunted with Warrenton Good on trails and for Pony Club Reasonably price Call 703/788-4274 after 5 30p m BARGAIN DAYS till Spring1 Broodmares. yearlings, two-year-olds and other young quality prospects for racing or showing Thoroughbreds and paints Also Ocicat kittens and stud service and exotic birds for sale 703-837 2023 223-it DARK BROWN THOROUGHBRED Mare. 5 years, super disposition Talented on flat and over fences Make an offer, leaving country Helen. 703/592-3666. 592-3642 ELEGANT, DARK BAY thoroughbred gelding, 15 2 hands, 11 years old. Experienced show and field hunter Perfect manners $3,500 Call 703/347-7993 GENTLE RIDING HORSES FOR SALE Large selection $500/up Also 13 1 Bay mare show pony Quiet over fences Ideal for pony club $750 Orchard Hill Stable, near Middleburg. Virginia 703554-8255 American saddle bred registered bay mare. 11 years, 15.2 hands, pleasure horse, English/Western. Intermediate rider. Excellent bloodlines. No vices. $900. 703/253-5393 Evenings It Weekends GORGEOUS 15 HAND QUARTERHORSE grulla mare Super halter and western pleasure prospect Has the looks and way ot gotng to put you in the ribbons 703/948-6642 (leave message) or 703/948-6963 QUALITY REGISTERED QUARTERHORSES for sale Many western and hunter prospects Ideal for show or farm use Well worth a look Financing available with approved credit 703/948-6642 (leave message) or 703/948-6963 REGISTERED ARABIAN MARE and gelding Call 703/937-4725 after 4p m STALLION PROSPECT - 16 hand chestnut Thoroughbred by Stage Door Johnny out ot Raise the Flag by Raise a Native Allowance winner of more than $40,000 His first crop are foals ot 1983 Good looking and great disposition 703-837 2023 TWO YEAR OLD Appaloosa gelding 14 3 hands, flashy, gentle, good hunter prospect $1200 Call after 6pm or weekends anytime 703-327-4898 7 YEAR OLD. 16 2 hand bay Thoroughbred broodmare prospect Winner on track, sound, well bred, ready to breed for early foal $3500. Call 703-955-3789 after 6pm 2-16-21 FREE to good home only - beautiful grade buckskin mare. 16 years old 15 1 Sound, healthy, very sweet Beloved pet of future college student Call Laura after 6:30pm 703-777-8652 WANTED TO BUY - horses, ponies and colts Call 703-554-8255. WANTED: CATTLE & HORSES All types. Cash terms. (301)987.5642 RUBY — Beautiful black hunterpleasure mule. 54 Brownie - excellent well-mannered all around mule, works well on carts or in your garden $900-$500 Pick-up, truck carrier, custom built, hauls' mules, tack and equipment $550 703-430-5432 RIDING LESSONS Maintree Indoor and Outdoor Ring Trail Rides, Indoor Lighted Ring Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 703-777-3012 703-777-3279 703-777-3204 CLUB OF 100 for use of facilities at Joan of Arc hippodrome Derby MfiADewS Family $225 Individual $175 For details, call Le Manege (703) 754-2683 also lessons, daily rates Mike Brouphy Photography * Personal * Equine# Commercial mm Herndon, VA MoMarCord (783) S20-92S1 WANTED TO RENT Pasturelano with good fence and water. SO 100 head ot cattle tor grazing season Write P0 Box 164. White Post Va 22663 or call 703-837-1264 COUNTRY PROPERTY • Easy Access • Secluded • Pnme Location • By Owner 703-451-3336 New Spring Merchandise Arriving Daily! Horse Country Saddlery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Sat. 10-4 Check - Cash Mastercard - Visa 347-3141 254 Lee Highway. War rent on Intersection: Rts. 29*211. 15 & 17 1984 Cotner Horse Trailers Xwide - In Stock Horse Country Saddlery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Sat. 10-4 Check - Cash Mastercard - Visa 347-3141 254 Lee Highway. Warrenton Intersection: Rt». 29-211. 15 & 17 Dealer *H467 HORSE - CATTLE - FLATBED TRAILERS Over 200 new models in stock in 10 broods. New extra wide Deluxe 7' roll with sliding windows, rain doors, rock comportment or standard width Thoroughbred models with four wheel brakes, 2 escape doors, roin curtain and spore for S2595. Extra wide Deluxe Thoroughbred models with 4 wheel brakes, rain curtain, spare. S2795. Addkkxtol $ 100 discount for any 1963 2-hone models left in stock. New 16 x6'Dumper Stock, S2450 New 16 x6’ Gooseneck Stock, S2950 4-Horse Gooseneck with side romp and dressing room, S7500 Trades accepted; financing ovoiiobie. Open 9am to 6pm, 6 days a week (CL05ED THURSDAYS) LUX STABLES Jesse ft. Austin. Distributor Lanham. Maryland 301 >464-2574 BROODMARE BARN - 12 stalls, indoor riding ring, plenty of paddock space. Brookhill Farm, Middleburg. Call 703-754-4879 after 6pm. CHARMING COTTAGE - CIRCA 1835 on estate in beautiful Fauquier Hunt Country Newly renovated. Living room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, bath, electric heat and woodstove Private drive, beautiful views. Located North of Warrenton near the new Virginia Gold Cup race course Convenient to I-66, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D C Available late spring, no children or pets. $600 per month Adjacent to house, additional fenced acreage and large bam facility. 48’x156', for horses and indoor riding. Could customize to your needs Terms negotiable Send reference to Box Z, c/o Fauquier Democrat. P.0 Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186 LARGE 12 STALL, Center Aisle Barn with turn-out acreage Heated feed/ tack room plus kitchen/ office with bath Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 703-687-5522 "LONGVIEW"- Fauquier County, Virginia, Orange County Hunt. A handsomely developed horse farm overlooking the new Virginia Gold Cup race course. The rolling Orange County Hunt territory of Northern Virginia renowned as the mecca of field sport in the United States, is the site for "Longview", a newly constructed and compact estate built to the standards of a working horseman and respected builder The finely crafted and impeccably maintained main residence, and dependencies, overlooking and adjacent to the new Virginia Gold Cup Race Course, provide the essential ingredients for relaxed country living or formal entertaining, in a setting which coddles the eye with panoramic vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and fine views of Wildcat Mountain to the south. “Longview's" convenient location, near the attractively restored 19th century Village of The Plains. Warrenton, Middleburg and 1-66, and Dulles International Airport, makes it particularly attractive to the purchaser requiring easy access to the countryside, Washington D C and the outside world. For more information or appointment contact Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. Middleburg, Virginia. 703/687-5522 (U j SEASONS TO: Oxford Flight. Vast Empire. North Tower, and Gala Harry Call 703/253-5230 evenings YWfc fL pjn Jnnmirf iKXv cypniwK For Sale 14'// CROSBY SADDLE, excellent condition $300 703/347-3462 TACK ft SADDLES WHOLESALE PRICES Write for our catalog, send $ 1.00 to cover postage: T ft D Tack ft Saddles P O Box 219 Spetryvllle. VA 22740 1976 FORD CLUB WAGON, 4 wheel drive."Quadravan", $6500 1978 Cotner trailer. 4 horse, extra wide. $4500 703/253-5249 KINGSTON - HARTMAN DL NO 446 Call Batterlon's Trailers. Berryville 703-955-3328 - 9-8-tf 1975 STOCK TRAILER. 16' gooseneck Good condition Horse divider in front. $2000 Call 703/347-0733 Complete Horae Trailer & Van Repairs Welding - shop or portable; Hitches-gooseneck fold down balls: Custom steel truck bodys: Stal fronts: Stall screens; Horse G Flat trailers bought-any size or condRton 703/937-4402 TRUCKS • S-10 Blazer 4x4 • S-10 Extended Cab 4x4 In-stock for Immediate delivery ro n Chevrolet Oldsmobile Rt. 7 ft Fort Evans IRd., Leesburg 471-5086,777-3880,662-8324 703-777-9215 QitSlllty Over 20 years / , \ experience BUILDINGS & SUPPLIES PO Box 1055, Purcetlville, Ve. 22132-1055 Specializing In the design and cone truction of: ★FARM BUILDINGS* Dairy complexes Beef units Horse facilities Poultry houses.Swine buildings Storage ★LIGHT COMMERCIAL* Warehouses.Garages Apple storage A Division of Seonebumer Construction 4£ Engineering Co. Inc 3642706 Country Buildings Box 413 Marshall, Va. 22115 3641112 Residential and Agricultural Construction We specialize in custom horse barns indoor riding arenas run-in sheds and an other agricultural buildings Also Sun decks garages additions “Experienced, Professional, Affordable” Buildings For All Purposes Country Charm Quality custom work designed with your needs and desires in mind. -- Horse facilities our specialty Bonanza Buildings • Residential • Farm • Commercial John Fuog - Agent Call lor tree estimate Umbaugh Building Co. Rt. 2, Box 6J, Purcellville, Va. (703) 338-6111 Metro: M-F, 8-5: K), 430-7601 Classifieds Antique Center Of Leesburg 17 Quality Shops Antiques 6 Collectibles 326 Davts Ave. (Just off S. King St. near Rt. 7 & 15 bypass). Tues.-Sun. 10am 5pm 703-777-5358 ' CLASSIFIED INDEX GENERAL CLASSIFIED 0 Artificial (reading 1 Antiques 2 Auction* 3 Business Opportunitle* 4 Child Service* 5- Child Care Wanted 6- Commuters Corner 7- Crafts-a-Plenty 8 Building Material 9 Construction Equipment 10-Farm Equipment & Supplies 12 Firewood for Sale f 3-Garage ( Vard Sale t4-Gardening Equipment 8 Produce 15-Giveaways 20-Happy Ads 21 -Happy Birthdays 22- Horse & Tack Traders Corner 23- Horses for Sale 24- Household Items for Sale 25- Instruction 40-Livestock tor Sale 41 -lost 8 Found 42- Mlsc for Sale 43- Misc Wanted 44- Mobile Homes - Sales Rent 45- Musical Instruments 8 Equipment 46- Persona.' 50-Pets 51 -Recreational Equipment 60-Rentals-Apts. 61 -Rentals-Business 62- Rentals-Houses 63- Rentals-Rooms 64- Rentals-land 65- Rentals-Vacation Homes 66- Rentals-Wanted to Rent 67- Real Estate Wanted 68- Real Estate-Sale by Owner 70- Roommates Wanted - Available 71- $ervices-(uslness 72- Services-Farm 7 3-Services-Home Improvements 74- Services-Personal 75- Services-Mlsc 76- Swap 8 Trade 77- Tributes 8 Thanks EMPLOYMENT 100- Employment Sendees 101- Help Wonted 102- Help Wanted Domestic 103- Help Wanted Farm 8 Garden 110-Jobs Wanted NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS 125- Business Notices 126- Blds 8 Proposals 127- Legal Notices VEHICLES 200- Vehicles tot Sale 201- Motorcycles 202- VehlclesMechanic 's Delight 203- Vehicles-Parts 8 Accessories 204- Vehicles-Recreatlonal 205- Boats 8 Accessories ANTIQUE ALLEY V. Kii-I ( hIuiii,il Hwv. i( Mil lit 7i Hiiiiiiltmi. V;i. SALE Starts Thurs . Feb 16 through Sun.. Feb. 26 lues. - Sat. 10-5. Sun. t-5 Metro 0 C must use area code (703) 338-9029 :*> BUSINESS 4 OPPORTUNITIES SMALL TOWN OPPORTUNITIES. The Plains now launching mapr revitalization Invite and seek enterprise tor top quality shops and professions1 services Compatible with English Village concept Buildings available for lease or purchase Call 703 253-5620 FARM EQUIPMENT] ■ AND SUPPLIES ■ Bright Clean Wheat straw $2 per bale Tom Massle (703) 675-3524 ORCHARD SPRAYER Swanson DA 300 excei'ent condition Muiti|et nozzles, easy to change settings Myers Centrifugal pump, adiustabie air fan outlet Drive pulley adapts to various tractor sizes 300 ga'ion staimess steel tank Versatile sprayer for any kind of commercial fruit operation $4,000 Can 703-6753219 or 703-675-3687 «• FIREWOOD FOR SALE FIREWOOD FOR SALE We deliver. .Call 703/675*3220 FIREWOOD, mured hardwoods, split and delivered by the half cord or fun cord Cali 703 987-8965 FIREWOOD All hardwood, seasoned over one year. $90/<:ord delivered. 304-263-0442. TROYBILT ROTOTILLERS D s counts Immediate shipment Furrower included Parts, engines 703942-3871 Hickory Hill Nursery Rt 1 B6x 390A Fishersvilie VA 22939 Inflation Fighter Pre Pay Your Classified Ad And Deduct 25$ from rates below &t)e ftappafjannock jfretog CLASSIFIED ORDER BLANK Name__ Address_ City_State_Zip_ Classification_ CopyTo Run:_Weeks ($2 charge per week for mailing bo* number replies ) RATES CLASSIFIED WORD AD: 20 words (or less)..$3 45 15c each additional word Save 25c when you pay in advance CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: Per column inch.. $410 HORSE & FARM DIRECTORY: Word ad (20 words or less).$10 00 25c each additional word Display type-Per column inch. .$12.50 MAIL TO: The Rappahannock News P O. Box 59. Washington, Va 22747 Attn: Classified Adv Dept.

Classified Advertising TWO BICYCLES, good condition, both need paint job Call 703/6753338 days or 703/987-8058 evenings David: Being 30 isn't the worst crisis in the world I'm sure you'll make the best of it Happy birthday I Love from Flame Pee Wee: Bet nobody bakes better biscuits Let's share Sunday supper soon Love you. Dingy ‘iimrocic FOR SALE Black Cows need POLLED HEREFORD BULLS Take vour choice From six 2 vr. bulls-$750 ca. BONHEART FARM, Remington, Va. 937-4260 Noon or Nitc TRIO FARMS SIMMENTAL Performance tested yearling bulls sired by top quality A l bulls Mostly polled 12 - 3/4 - 7/8 and purebred Also Simmental cows and heifers Luray VA 703/778-2009 APPLES Red Delicious Golden Delicious Winesap & Stayman $7 per bushel plus tax. Bring own container. Monday through Saturday Noon. Rappahannock Cold Storage, Sperryville, Va. Turn on Rt.1003 onto Rt.1002. APPLIANCES. Jenn-Air. Thermador. KitchenAid. Amana. Sub Zero and more Call COUNTRY CUPBOARDS. Washington. Va 703/675-3294 Delicious Nutritious ORGANIC BEEF from JORDAN RIVER FARM Grown primarily on mother's milk and naturally fertilized grass, finished on a minimum amount of corn raised on the farm organically. No hormones, anti-biotics, or other growth stimulants used. Result - a leaner, healthful beef. Custom cut, wrapped, and frozen to your order Call 703/636-9388 ELECTRIC RANGE, good condition, one small unit needs repairs $60 or best offer Call 703/987-8158 MANUAL TYPEWRITER. Royal, new ribbon. Platen scale, cleaned, lubricated. adjusted, $60 Never been used since serviced Call 703/9878588. OLD HAND HEWN chestnut log cabin, excellent logs Also old chestnut and pine boards Call 703/788-9911 PHOTOGRAPHS--Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office Prices are $5 for 5x7 and $8 for 8x10 703/675-3349 SPINNING WHEEL Solid walnut production wheel. Handmade in Kentucky, contemporary design. $150. Call Lindsey: 703-437-5400 or 703-777-5853 ^^uvEtmjcr tj. R»SAL«S WANTED Mower for Super C International Harvestor tractor or parts for mower Call 703/987-8736 after 6pm AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY has hospital bed. wheel chairs, walker, bandages and many other sick room comforts for the aid of cancer patients Call 703/675-3449 AKC SANCTIONED “B" MATCH Sunday, February 26th Purcellville Roller Rink All-Breed Confirmation For informatlon:(703>336-4604 orf7031>22-5125 I MENTALS. 1 OFFICE FOR RENT ON U.S. ROUTE 211 Formerly a law office. Features main office, waiting room/ secretary office, file room, large storage hall, private bath, pantry, good parking. Would be ideal for law office, real estate/ insurance office. Lighted highway sign available. ALSO separate small office for rent. Call (703) 937-5126 or (703) 937-4725 WANTED Someone lo share space in an Antique Shop in Aldie, VA. for crafts and gifts, excellent location. For information call 703-327-4528 after 5p.m. REAL ESTATE 1 ^AUiYoWRj RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, approximately 62 acres, fish pond and charming late Victorian house in Hunt country. Breathtaking views of Blue Ridge mountains Suitable for vineyards or horses. 2 superb building sites on high elevation. 703/8225290 or 703/825-3067 OU3E TOWNE SWEEPS Open again for the 1983-84 Season Experienced and tally m, insured, modem equipments Call today for free estimated# Brae* Vtorttag, FttatHOLVa. 675-3885, Day 675-3508, Night ANTIQUE RESTORATIONS, refimshmg and upholstery. Call COUNTRY CUPBOARDS. Washington. Va 703/675-3294 A TIP TOP Chimney Sweep. Cleaning liners and caps, fully insured Call 1-703-948-6706. BUILDER Custom Carpentry Cabinets, wall systems, kitchens. Built-in units tor home & office, display modules. Specializing in one of-a-kind pieces and quality outbuildings References Free estimates & design assistance. HENRY R. GORFEIN (703) 675-3515 DEPRECIATION ft AMORTIZATION SCHEDULES AVAILABLE All types $2 50 each LYTT ENTERPRISES, P.O. Box 1638, Front Royal, VA 22630 703/635-2580 FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Marshall, Virginia Tuesday, March 6 In addition to our regular sale, we will have 150 head of lA and V2 blood Santa Gertrudis cross, 75 Hereford cows, all starting to calf by day of sale plus 50-75 Charolais and black cows, many with calf at side. For information call 703/364-1566 W0DDING PICTURES Franklin' Photography. Award-winning, weddings. portraits. Reasonable rates. Free consultation in your home. Franklin and Esther Schmidt. 703/987-8410, anytime. EXPERIENCED IN CARPENTRY and brick laying, all phases of building and remodeling 30 years experience. Edward M Clark, 703/6753608 or Bobby Brown 703/675-3624. PIANO TUNING: 30 years full time - now living in this area. Work guaranteed. Call collect 703/937-5857, Warren Emerson Dennis. No Sunday calls please! REMODELING, RESTORATIONS, additions, all types of carpentry. Licensed. F W. Hutchinson, 703/9375579. ROOFING- GUTTERS and down spoutings Tinning and roofing of all kinds Aluminum gutter and down spout Roof repair Call Bill Starks, 703/675-3630, Washington, Va. THE VAC SHOP, new vacuums, reconditioned vacuums. 823 North Shenandoah Avene (1 block south of Memorial Hospital). Front Royal Va. THURMAN WHORTON, Flint Hill Plumbing, heating and electrical work. 24 hour emergency service at 703/675-3607 ALUMINUM OR VINYL siding. Thermopane replacement windows - soffit - facia (overhangs - eaves) Custom window and doortrim, seamless gutter, etc Licensed, bonded and insured 29 years experience. Five year warranty on all workmanship. 50 year nonpro-rated warranty on vinyl Free estimates. Call anytime. Luray 703/743-7500. collect BROWN'S TAX SERVICE Open al year for your convenience. Reasonable rates, will pick up And deliver, no extra charge. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Phone Lewis Brown 703/635-2520 for information In memory oi our dear Mother and Wife, Mrs Betsy M Lewis, who went home to live with God 24 years ago today. February 19.1960 Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be, As long as life and memory last We will remember thee Husband and Children I wish to thank everyone for the flowers, visits, cards and prayers during my recent stay in the hospital Carol Hackley ADULT DAY PROGRAM COORDINATOR Responsible tor daily operation ot day program in Warrenton providing skill based training for MR and MH clients Includes supervision of employees, direct service, record keeping and assisting in planning for program Requires previous experience with MR and knowledge of behavioral and prevocational evaluation and programming Psychotherapeutic techniques and crisis intervention. Experience with chronic MH and vocational training preferred. Call Personnel Manager, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, Culpeper, Va. at 703/825-4343 no later than March 1 to request application. E O.E./AA. FULL TIME PRIVATE duty nurse for 8 hour shift. Excellent educational opportunity Good salary, comprehensive insurance plan, paid vacation Must be willing to learn and cooperate in a team nursing rehab setting Send resume to Box D, c/o Fauquier Democrat, P O Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186. GENERAL FARMWORKER Needed immediately in The Plains area. Full time. Experience and good references required. No house available. Call days 703/347-7144 - 9a.m. to 4p.m., or evenings between 6 and 8p.m., 703/347-3711. GROUNDS & TURF MANAGER Needed immediately in The Plains area. Duties will include various types of landscape work and general turf maintenance. Experience necessary. Good references required. Call 703/347-7144 between 9a.m. & 4p.m. or 347-3711 between 6p.m and 8p.m. HELP WANTED: Licensed hairdresser needed at Amissville Beauty Boutique Call 703/937-5895 MATURE WOMAN for Telephone Receptionist/Secretary position. The Washington Inn Call for appointment after 6 p m. Wednesday through Sunday. 703-675-3800. CARPET SHOP TRAINEE Opportunities unlimited to right person. Learn alt operations of carpet shop with work shop on premises. Must be ambitious and eager to advance. Benefits. References required. Call Mr. Roberts at: 471-7120 FLOORING INSTALLER Carpet helper trained with tools only. Top pay and benefits. Must have good references. Call Mr. Roberts for appointment: 471-7120 Executive Social Director To sell, stock, distribute and represent exclusive local chapter sponsored by the National Registry. Call (703)790-1133 OUTDOORS WRITER Do you speak hunting, canoeing, ballooning. backpacking, fly fishing, skiing and flying? Can you produce compelling prose and photographs for a weekly sports section? If so, let's talk. We're looking for a parttime outdoors writer. Contact: Editor, Fauquier Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va 22186 Telephone: 347-4222 or Metro 691-0477 NEWSPAPER EDITOR 3,000 circulation weekly in historic Washington, Virginia, seeks an experienced journalist for editor’s position. Responsibilities include news and feature writing, editing and design. Send resume and clips to: Editor The Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 Or caE (703) 675-3349 I for an appointment. I PSYCHOLOGIST One full time or two half time positions available. Work in community mental health clinics in Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties providing treatment to clients with emphasis on family therapy and phychological testing. Requires PHd in Psychology, license preferred. Apply by sending letter of application stating salary requirements and resume by March 1 to Personnel Manager, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 S. Main Street. Culpeper, Va. 22701. E.O.E./AA. WAITER - WAITRESS POSITION. The Washington Inn. Call for an appointment after 6p.m. 703/675-3800. GENERAL FARMWORKER Needed immediately in The Plains area. Full time. Experience and good references required. No house available. Call days 703/347-7144 - 9a.m. to 4p.m., or evenings between 6 and 8p.m., 703/347-3711. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES' SALE Under and by virtue of the authority vested in the undersigned Trustee(s) under that certain Deed of Trust from Wingfield Roberts and Francesca A. R. Roberts, his wife, recorded in Deed Book 136, at Page 326, as re-recorded in Deed Book 138, at Page 768, among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia, and by virtue of a certain Appointment of Substitute Trustee appointing Richard T. Cregger as Substitute Trustee, recorded January 6.1984, as Instrument Number 4843. among the aforesaid land records. default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured, and having been directed by the holder of the note so to do. the undersigned will, on Monday, February 27,1984 at 12:00 P.M. at the front door of the Courthouse of Rappahannock County. Virginia, offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, the property mentioned in the aforesaid Deed of trust situate antTbelnQ 91' Rappahannock County, Virginia, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center of Virginia Route 660 approximately 1 mile south-west along Route 610 & 660 from Virginia Route 522 being N 74° 31'25’ W 26.23 feet from an iron pipe set on the east side of said Route 660: thence departing from the center of Route 660 and with the A. R. Williams Property as shown on the attached plat which is a part of this description. S 74° 31' 25" E 219.26 feet to a large poplar tree found at a fence line intersection and corner to the Reager property and Parcel “E” of the Skyverge Estates; thence departing from the said Williams and Reager properties and with the said Parcel “E" generally along the remains of a wire and stone fence line; S 20° 26' 32” W 39911 feet to a pipe found at a fence line intersection, corner to Basil Kuser property and lying east of a 25” Locust tree; thence departing from the said Parcel "E" and with the Basil Kuser property and generally along a wire fence N 74° 09' 0T W 271 50 feet to a point in the center of the aforesaid Virginia Route 660. and being N 74° 09' 01” W 25 30 feet from an iron pipe set on the east side of the said road; thence with the center of Virginia Route 660 generally as follows: N 28° 20' 27” E 317.96 feet to a point, 87 36 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of 1079 96 feet, a delta angle of 04° 38' 05” and a chord bearing and distance of N 26° 01' 24" E 87 34 feet to the point of beginning and contains 2 2220 acres Continued BEST FRIEND KNOWS... CLASSIFIEDS AUTOS • HOMES SELLorBUY CALL 675-3338 Rappahannock News LEGAL NOTICES (Also known as: Route 610, Chestergap, Virginia 22623) (Approximately one (1) mile from Route 522) TAX MAP REFERENCE NO 123-3723 TERMS OF SALE: CASH This sale is also subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, rights-of-way and easements, if any, contained in the deeds forming the chain of title to the above property Information as to the status of record title and the improvements on the above described real property and all documents available to the Trustee(s) may be examined by prospective purchasers at the offices of the Attorney for the Noteholder on Monday through Friday, inclusive, or each day (exclusive of legal holidays). between 1 00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M A deposit of $5,000 00 cash or certified or cashier's check will be required by the successful bidder at the time of sale with the balance due at settlement, which shall be held on or before fifteen (15) days from the date of sale. Time shall be of the essence with respect to settlement The deposit shall be applied to the credit of the sqccessful bidder at settlement; or, in the event of the failure to complete settlement: within fifteen (15) days after the date of the sale, m accordance with the terms of sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs of sale, including Trustees' fees, and the property shall be resold at the cost and expense of the defaulting purchaser, The balance of the purchase price shall be in cash or its equivalent at the time of settlement. The subiect property and any improvements thereon shall be sold in "as is" condition without warranties of any kind Real estate taxes shall be adjusted as of the date of sale All costs of the conveyance, which shall be by special warranty, examination of title, recording charges, notary fees, settlement fees, including preparation of deed and grantor's tax thereon, etc . will be at the cost ot the purchaser The Trustee(s) re'serve(s) the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement: (ii) to extend the period of time within which the purchaser is to make full settlement; (ili) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to the termination of the bidding; (iv) to keep the bidding open for any length of time: (v) to reiect all bids; and (vi) to postpone or set over the date of sale In the event the Trustee(s) deem(s) it best for any reason at the time of sale to postpone or continue this sale from time to time, such notices of postponement or setting over will be in a manner deemed reasonable by the Trustee(s). RICHARD T. CREGGER Substitute Trustee CREGGER & CREGGER, P C 6824 Elm Street McLean. Yirginia 22101 (703)790-1860 (For information ask for ToddCregger) PUBLIC NOTICE REISSUANCE of NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TO STATE WATERS AND STATE CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 62 1-44 2 ET SEQ , OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950). AS AMENDED Public Notice No: VA-RO-M-0232 Public Notice Issue Date February 23.1984 The State Water Control Board has under consideration a reissuance to the following NPDES Permit and State Certificate: Facility Name & Location Rappahannock High School Name of Permittee: Rappahannock School Board Permit No VA0064181 Permittee Address Box 273 Sperryville, VA 22740 Flow: 0 005 MGD Receiving Stream Covington River. Rappahannock River Basin. Section 4. Class III. Special Standard: q Discharge: Existing Municipal Discharge Continued The discharge is a result of the owner's treatment of waste The proposed reissuance consists of reissuing the NPDES permit for the continued discharge of treated sewage effluent from this facility The proposed retssuance is tentative On the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the State Water Control Board proposes to reissue the permit subiect to certain conditions These proposed determinations are tentative PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMULATION OF FINAL DETERMINATIONS Persons may comment in writing to the Board on the proposed reissuance to the permit within 30 days from the date of this notice Comments shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and shall contain a complete, concise statement of the factual basis for the comments Only those comments received within this period will be considered by the Board The Board may. upon request or upon its own motion, decide to hold a public hearing if it determines that public response is significant All pertinent information is on file and may be inspected, and arrangements made for copying at NORTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE 5515 Cherokee Ave., Suite 404 Alexandria. Virginia 22312 (703)750-9111 Following the comment period, the Board will make its determinations regarding the proposed reissuance These determinations will become effective, unless the Board grants a public hearing Due notice of any public hearing will be given. The proposed reissuance consists of a permit containing final effluent limits, and a letter from the Executive Director. State Water Control Board, which establishes interim effluent limits These interim effluent limits shall remain in effect until such time as construction grant monies are available and new facilities are constructed to meet the final effluent limits. PUBLIC NOTICE ISSUANCE of NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TO STATE WATERS AND STATE CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 62 1-44 2 ETSEQ.OFTHECODE OF^GltJVUm^v,^ AMENDED Public Notice No VA-RO-M0231 Public Notice Issue Date: February 23.1984 The State Water Control Board has under consideration an issuance to the following NPDES Permit and State Certificate Facility Name & Location: Rappahannock Group Home Name of Permittee Samuel D Snead Permit No VA0068039 Permittee Address: Rt 1 Box 345 Washington. VA 22747 Flow 0 012 MGD RECEIVING STREAM Rush River. Rappahannock River Basin. Section 4. Class III, Special Standard: q Discharge: Proposed Municipal Discharge The discharge is a result of the owner s treatment of waste The proposed issuance consists of issuing the NPDES permit for the continued discharge of treated sewage effluent from this facility The proposed issuance is tentative On the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the State Water Control Board proposes to issue the permit sublet to certain conditions These proposed determinations are tentative PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMULATION OF FINAL DETERMINATIONS Persons may comment in writing to the Board on the proposed issuance to the permit within 30 days from the date of this notice Comments shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and shall contain a complete, concise statement of the factual basis for the Continued comments Only those comments received within this period will be considered by the Board The Board may. upon request or upon its own motion, decide to hold a public hearing it it determines that public response is significant All pertinent information is on file and may be inspected, and arrangements made for copying at NORTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE 5515 Cherokee Ave Suite 404 Alexandria. Virginia 22312 (703) 750-9111 Following the comment period, the Board will make its determinations regarding the proposed issuance These determinations will become effective, unless the Board grants a public hearing Due notice of any public hearing will be given The proposed reissuance consists of a permit containing final effluent limits, and a letter from the Executive Director. State Water Control Board; which establishes interim effluent limits These interim effluent limits shall remain in effect until such time as construction grant monies are available and new facilities are constructed to meet the final effluent limits NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS Having been requested by Patricia Saltonstaii Executrix of the Estate of Ranee Lee Spellman, deceased, to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent. or his estate, all persons interested are hereby notified that I have fixed upon Tuesday. March 6. 1984 at 11 00 a m. as the time, and Office of the Commissioner of Accounts. Court House Building. Washington Virginia, as the place for taking proof of such debts and demands GIVEN under my hand this 16th day of February 1984 James W Fletcher Commissioner of Accounts Rappahannock County. Virginia 1981 CHEW IMPALA. 4 door, power steering - brakes a c. AM-FM stereo. V-6 engine. 54.000 miles excellent condition Call 703 675 3270 Joe Socket! & Sons Foreign & Domestic Auto Ports h Accessories Great Prices! Mon -Sat t A M to 6 P.M Sunday 10 A.M. to 2 P.M 123 N. Royal Ave Front Royal. Va 635-3241*635-0159 Place your Classified Ad In The Rappahannock News Today! 675-3338 Warrenton Printing All Types of Printing • Announcements • Business Stationery 1 Business Cards • Letterheads Envelopes • Catalogues Weddings • Tabloids Shoppers • Brochures Programs IXappatjannocfe iietog 675-3338 weekdays 8:30-5 ,703-987-8058 evenings & weekends

B allfield Request (Continued from Page 1 / quired for zoning law variances, he said. Konick listed the subdivision requirements which would be violated by Mrs. Stuart's proposal: a 3.1 lot without public water and sewer would be created (regulations require a minimum of five acres without those services except in cases of subdivision for conveyance to family members) and the larger 6.1 acre rear lot would have no road frontage (regulations require 250 feet on a 50 foot right-of-way for lots under 25 acres). “I'm very sympathetic towards the Ruritan Club but I don't see how we can do it," Miller repeated. "Zoning can protect you as well as restrict you," he told the adjoining landowners opposed to the subdivision request. “That’s what it’s intended to do — protect you." Chairman A. Y. Stokes said that the Planning Commission will probably be criticized for denying a request from a community group, like the Ruritan Roads (Continued from Page 1 ) truck working behind Foster Brothers packing shed in Flint Hill fell through the pavement and lodged up to its frame when the roadbed caved in. “The road looked perfectly normal,” Ryan noted. “We’ve had graders stuck, trucks stuck, a frontend loader stuck,” Askew added. Immediate maintenance projects involve leveling and re-graveling unpaved roads. “I’ve ordered 500 tons of stone for Rappahannock County but we’re going to need more. I think we could use all 500 tons in Beahm Hollow alone," Askew said after he and Ryan were forced to turn around on their trip up the hollow in the big International “drift buster." Flood waters that submurged paved roads leading back into hollows washed away chunks of asphalt. “We’ll have to finish tearing up those spots and then lay down new asphalt in the spring," Askew said, concluding that it will be early summer before flood damage repairs are completed. Club, which is engaged in public service. “We’ve caught static for being against it, too,” said a woman in the audience. “No one who doesn’t live over there can know what goes on at 2 and 3 in the morning,” said Jackson Wells, a nearby landowner' He added that he as well as others in the area are opposed to expanding the ballfield facilities. “You can take a garbage can there on Sunday morning and fill it up with beer cans and whiskey bottles,” said Paul. Stressing that they were not opposed to the Puritans having another ballfield, just to the proposed location in a residential area under a subdivision request not permitted by county ordinances, the Planning Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend denial of the ordinance exception. “This is an example of why you have to have the right things in the right places,” concluded McNear. —Rappahannock News Photo/Douglas Lees AND THE WINNER WAS SUSIE, first across the finish line in the 1981 and 1982 runnings of the Rappahanncok hound race. Kelly Corbin, dog warden for Culpeper, has Susie entered again in this year's contest. Final event of the day in the Rappahannock Hunt’s point-to-point on March 3, the hound race is a real crowd pleaser and the only one of its kind on the race circuit. Business Brief (Continued from Page 1 ) mitment to the education of young people in the county of Rappahannock. ” “We'll have many fond memories of Mr. Montague’s service on the board,” said Massie. Budget Report A communication from the Rappahannock County Education Association regarding budget requests was postponed because the group has requested more time to prepare its report, Estabrook said. His own budget report dealt with instructional expenditures for the current year. With the school year 58 percent completed as of the end of January, Estabrook said the budgeted amount for “other instructional” had been 84 percent depleted. The reason is that supplemental duty pay for teachers was separated from the teachers' salary account last year under state accounting guidelines and incorporated into “other instructional” which previously included only drivers education and homebound teachers. Estabrook explained that the* shortfall was created when supervisors ap proved approximately $7,000 last year as had been previously spent for drivers ed and homebound, rather than the $21,000 which was requested to cover all three categories of service. Estabrook asked that the school board transfer approximately $4,000 from the assistant principal’s salary to “other instructional” to help make up the difference. The assistant principal account is at 37 percent because RCES assistant principal Mike Cotter started in mid-September and will not receive the entire annual salary, Estabrook explained. Money may be transferred within (but not between) categories without the Board of Supervisors approval. Thus instructional salaries may be transferred within their accounts with a School Board vote, Estabrook explained. The board approved the change while members agreed that a permanent solution should be sought from supervisors during this year’s budget hearings. RCES Roof Contract The contractors need about four days in a row of good weather to re-roof part of the elementary school, Estabrook explained, because the work involves “taking everything off’ the gym and cafeteria portions of the building. E. M. Martin of Charlottesville was low bidder at a special January 3 meeting. The company bid $19,257 to install rubber roofing over part of the elementary school. They were supposed to start work within 30 days of signing the contract on January 10. “What about this?” asked board member Bill Oliver pointing to the water stained ceiling directly over his head. The board was in its customary meeting place—the elementary school library. The contract doesn’t include interior damage nor does it include external roofing other than over the gym and cafeteria, Estabrook answered. The project would be done in phases although “we’re pushing our, luck throughout this building in waiting." Massie told Oliver that the board had decided to start over the gym since its roof seemed to be in the worst shape. The board could then see results of the Gid Brown Church (Continued from Page 1 ) as long as no plumbing facilities are involved. “I don’t see anything wrong with putting a structure in there but they shouldn't dream they could ever put in a drainfield." Miller said. Needed For Congregation Konick noted, however, that the zoning ordinance requires Health Department approval of a sewage disposal system for dwellings, places of employment AND buildings “where human beings congregate." So, he concluded, the addition proposed by Rev. Burke would need some type of plumbing facilities. “Maybe they could put in ‘johnnies on the spot.’ I know the Health Department has approved those in the past. Another obstacle to aproval for the church addition comes in compliance with the statewide building code, regulations enforced by the building inspector who serves both Fauquier and Rappahannock counties, Konick noted. In addition, the zoning administrator said, Burke plans for the extra space for Sunday school classes to be in a trailer on a permanent foundation, not the modular building specified in the original presentation to the supervisors. Richard McNear, professional planner who is assisting the commissioners with the ongoing review of county zoning ordinances, noted that a trailer, even on a permanent foundation, would not be permitted under the revised ordinances as currently proposed. “It wouldn’t be allowed under this one either,” said Chairman A. Y. Stokes, pointing to the existing zoning ordinance. Konick said he will advise Rev. Burke to postpone his application until after the revised zoning ordinance, with expanded provisions for flood plain construction, is adopted and to then apply for a special use permit to build a modular addition — not a trailer — to the Girl Brown Church. "He’s got a setback problem, too. Don't forget that," added McNear in reference to the variance to setback regulations that the church addition will require. Shoe Sales Not Home Occupation In a review of applications to be considered at this week’s meeting of the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend denial of Chilton Raiford's request for a special use permit. Konick explained that Raiford wants to use an accessory building on his property on Route 211 near Amissville as a retail store on weekends. “It’s a home occupation of sorts. He won’t have any outside employees,” the zoning administrator said. “He wants to sell shoes. This is not a home occupation,” countered Commissioner Werner Krebser. “He’s not making the shoes at home!” Konick noted that the ordinance allows retail sales in antique, craft and gift shops by special use permits on agriculturally zoned land, such as Raiford’s. “Why not shoes?" he asked. McNear reported that shoe sales will not be included in the list or definition of home occupations in the revised zoning ordinance. “Looks to me like it’s commercial,” said Miller. The rest of the commissioners agreed that the sale of shoes falls under the category of retail commercial operation and thus would not be allowed in an agricultural zone by special use permit, voting unanimously to recommend the denial of Raiford’s application to the BZA. “This next one is very similar," said Konick, referring to an application for a sign from Phillip Strange who wants to sell furniture and other crafts made on the premises from his shop on Route 729 between Estes and Viewtown. The shop has no road frontage, being serving by a private rightof-way from the state roan, the zoning administrator informed the commissioners. "I just don’t see what the difference is (between Strange's and Raiford’s requests)." Srainge “has a home occupation. He doesn't go out to the warehouse and bring something back to sell," said Krebser. "If a man’s going to have a home occupation, he ought to be able to sell his product on his premises,” announced Charles Estes, the Board of Supervisors' representative to the Planning Commission. “There’s a big difference in this and going down and buying whatever and putting it in your yard and selling it!” With Miller abstaining, the commissioners voted unanimously to recommend to the BZA that Strange’s sign be allowed with size not to exceed six square, the limit under proposed zoning ordinance revisions. (Under existing ordinances, the limit is 20 square feet.) The commissioners also recommended approval of William and Jeannie Harrison’s request for a sign permit for their furniture refinishing business in the basement of their home on Route 231 near Ashby’s Corner with that same six foot limit. The Harrison’s had also sought a special use per mit for the furniture repair and restoration business itself as a home occupation. Konick noted that they had indicated they may want to hire outside employees in the operation. “Then it would fall under the category of cottage industry, not a home occupation, (in the proposed zoning ordinance revisions),” said Me Near. As part of their recommendation, the commissioners proposed that the Harrison’s business be allowed, but only as a home occupation with no outside employees. In other action, the planning commissioners: —voted to approve a plat for a subdivision (under the family conveyance exception) for the heirs of Bertha Cook of Viewtown provided that the less-than-two-acre lot to be conveyed to her son, Harry Cook, has 250 feet of road rontage. In addition, the balance of the 43.6 acre tract on Route 642 is to carry a prohibition against further resubdivision. —listed (1) assistance on revision and review of the county's subdivision, ordinance and (2) assistance on revision and review of the town of Washington’s subdivision regulations as possible work projects for the Rappahannock - Rapidan Planning District Commission in 1984-85. —agreed to implemention of a rule requiring that neighboring landowners to property involved in requests for special exceptions to subdivision regulations be notified by mail of such requests before they are heard by the Board of Supervisors. —set a special work session on the Revised zoning ordinance for Wednesday, February 22. rubber roofing in that area before doing the rest. “Are you saying you’re budgeting for the rest of the building?” Oliver asked Estabrook. “I can’t imagine anything more essential than a roof.” Estabrook said that the rest of the roofing project would be included in his budget proposals to be submitted to the School Board and in turn the Board of Supervisors. Attendance Improved In other business, Estabrook reported he was “very proud” of the effort demonstrated by children and their parents in increasing the percentage of attendance to date. Including the 13 teaching days of January, the average daily attendance stood at 95.2 percent for the current school year. That compares to 92.78 percent during the same period a year ago. The total enrollment at both schools is 1,068. The average daily attendance is 975.46. School Board Chairman Beverly Massie called the climbing percentage an indication of “the support that education is receiving from the homes” in Rappahannock. State Commends Music program The School Board also received a letter from State Department of Education music supervisor Paul Sanger praising the progress of the music program at both schools in the county. Sanger wrote RCHS principal Robert T. 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Day, REALTORS Beverly Atkins 987-8621 Clapton House, Bo* 126 Washington, Va. 22747 675-3400 Kevin Day 987-8009 QJ MLS Lucille Price 675-3427 Mittie Young 937-5196 Lisa Day 937-5248 Hunt Races Just Ten Days Away After Tuesday s torrential downpour, organizers for this year’s Rappahannock Hunt point-to-point races are hoping for a minidrought and a few weeks of sunny, windy days before the starter’s gun goes off on March 3. Dave Carter, secretary for the races, is optimistic, believing that it can’t keep raining forever. And despite the soaking the course got last week, he expects that footing will be good to excellent by race day, noting that the south facing, welldrained slopes dry out quickly. Crews were busy on Sunday, repairing fences and brush jumps that had seen better days. With the footing good and the course in top shape, spectators on March 3 will see some of the best of Virginia’s horses and steeplechase riders at Thornton Hill Farm. The card for the Rappahannock Hunt’s pointto-points include the % mile Homer C. LeHew turf race on the flat at noon, the 2 Vi mile Mary D. Slaughter Memorial over timber at 1 p.m., the two mile Mount Salem ladies timber race at 2 p.m., the lVs mile Rappahannock hurdle race at 1:30, the % mile junior flat race at 2 p.m., the two mile Durant Hill owner-rider hurdle race at 2:30 (points count toward First Colony Trophy), the New Mount Marshall ownerrider foxhunter race over two miles of Rappahannock Hunt terrain at 3 p.m. and the 2Vi mile Ben Venue foxhunters race over timber at 3:30 (points count toward Seven Comers trophy). The finale, the one-of-akind hound race, goes off at 4 p.m. Carter reports that he’s already received 40 entries, including Kelly Corbin’s Susie, who won the race in 1981 and 1982. If Susie or another of his hounds crosses the line first this year, Corbin could retire the trophy. Corbin has managed that feat once already as has Jack Bruce, Rappahannock’s dog warden and the county’s resident expert on fox hounds. Bruce’s dogs also have two of the three wins necessary for a repeat. General admission for Rappahannock’s races is $2.50 with children under 12 admitted free. Parking is an additional $3. Spectators who don’t bring fancy tailgate spreads of picnic lunches may buy food and beverages on the grounds. For information on sponsor parking, contact Frances Thornton at 987-8703. For general information on the races, call Carter at 9878829, evenings or weekends. State Police Seek Dogs The Virginia Department of State Police is looking for a few good dogs. More specifically, the department is looking for owners interested in donating male German Shepherds, one to two years of age, no less than 70 pounds in weight and no less than 25 inches in height. 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Contents Roaring '40s..page 3 Owning a Racer.pages Circuit Guide.pages 8-9 Steeplechasing...page 11 Great Meadow.page 14 The Cover "Impressions of Aintree,” a watercolor by British artist Michael Lyne, is reproduced on the front cover of this Spring Pointto-Point and Steeplechase Supplement to the Arundel Newspapers. The artwork is provided by the Fifth Street Gallery of Sport in Warrenton. Special thanks are extended to Francis T. Greene for allowing publication of excerpts of his diary and to Douglas Lees for use of his outstanding photographs. This supplement was produced by Clive Carnie, equestrian sports editor for Arundel Newspapers. To report any news on horse sports and events in the Piedmont region call: (703)347-4222. SEE YOU AT THE RACES Franklin & Esther Schmidt 987-8410 Box 15B Woodviile, VA. 22749 — Doug Lees photo for the Fauquier Democrat Riders afe airborne in Casanova timber race *73 — Doug Lees photo for the Fauquier Democrat Leaders hit stride during Middleburg timber race — Doug Lec\ photo for the Fauquier IVmncrat Judges and officials at Middleburg point-to-point fasten their glasses on field rounding far side of course UMBAUGH Bringing you the best in horse facilities • Residential • Farm • Commercial Umbaugh Building Co. Rt. 2, Box 63, Purcellville, Va. 22132 (703)338-6111 ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS & AIKBKl SH RKNDKKINGS by DAMON M. HERTIG SPECIALING IN SPORTING, EQUESTRIAN AND WILDLIFE 25 years of experience in commercial and fine artwork has made this artist among the finest in the area. He is now available to share his talent locally. Will accept virtually any subject matter on approval. Photo restorations also available. W<* W elconie All Inquiries call or write to: DAMON M. HERTIG Rt. 2. Box 455 Aniissville, VA 22002 (703) 937-5136

ROARING FORTIES Pre-war Point-to-Point Racing Offered End Of Season Thrills For Fox Hunters From The Diary of FRANCIS T. GREENE Red Flower didn’t look too good when I looked at her on my way to work the Monday morning after the Piedmont race. Suzie Ford (than whom I know few better horsewoman) suggested returning her twoyear-old stable mate who had been left out with the other rough horses. So we promptly did this. Also Suzie said not to do a thing with the mare but walk and graze her and try to freshen her up. I agreed with her 100%, so all the mare did from Monday ’til Friday was to walk and graze off a lead shank. As a result by Friday when I (Editor’s Note: This excerpt recalls the fifth running of the Middleburg Bow! at Cherry Hill Farm near Aldie on March 29, 1941. Mr. Greene had raced his mare, Red Floiver, at the Piedmont Hunt point-to-point at Paul Mellon's Rokeby Farm the precious week and she had fallen at one fence and banged herself badly on several others.) blew her out a quarter of a mile she was high and fresh and feeling good. I never realized how much foot she had until I breezed her that quarter. She moves very smoothly, runs low to the ground with a long reaching stride. It was just enough to make her breathe a little heavy. I walked the course Saturday morning. It was a real point-topoint course over natural honestto-goodness hunting country. The fences, mostly post and rail, but with two chicken coops and two stone walls, ran from three-foot-six-inches to four feet! There was one exception, however. That was a rail fence at the end of the first turn that stood at least four-foot-two-inches and looked ungodly high. The course ran all around the edges of a natural bowl with a high hill flanking the finish from which almost every fence could be seen. It measured five miles and some odd yards. Just about the time the horses got into the paddock the west wind blew a black squall cloud over us that suddenly opened up a small blizzard. It be HUNT COUNTRY HOME HEALTH 1066 Hastings Lane Warrenton, Virginia 22186 We Make Home Visits We Can Provides Skilled Nursing Occupational Therapy Home Health Aide Medical Social Worker Physical Therapy Laboratory Testing Speech Therapy Nutritional Services Homemaker Services All insurance accepted. Joanne Shively, RN, Director (703) 347-4774 gan to snow so damned hard you couldn’t se€ 100 feet. The spectators shivered and shook or else stayed in their cars. The horses under coolers also shivered and shook as, heaven knows, so did I. After the usual milling about we finally got to the post, cold and miserable and wishing we were safe home where we ought to have been. Mrs. Peal on that big chestnut beast looked particularly unhappy as he lunged and fought for his head as we walked up to Louis Leith, the starter. After the flag dropped we started off at a devil of a clip for the first huge looking fence. I took Red Flower well back and placed her into it nicely — or at least hoped I had, for you couldn’t see a thing in the swirling snow except the back of the man and horse in front of you. But, to my joy and relief the mare flew it like a clipper, well up over it, and lit running on the other side. She felt good, keen and fresh, and was pulling my arms out running down towards the second fence where you’ve got to bend left-handed after crossing a small stream. Again she jumped beautifully, not losing a second but placing herself nicely. After a COUflW nont/ ROBERT METCALFE GENERAL CONTRACTOR New Homn Cabins • Additions Ramodsllng' Commercial as well As Residential Box 147 Flint Hill. Va. 703-67S-3M7 Va. 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Fence Racing: Changed Little In 40 Years (Continued from Page 3) Winston Frost on Skypainter, who had won the race in 1938, was going well. The little Shea boy (Danny Shea’s son and a chip off the old block) was also in front of me. I never saw Mrs. Peal after the start. Nor did I see Capt. Kirkpatrick. Across the run at the bottom of the hill I just closed my eyes and prayed. But the mare got across all right by guess and by God and by dint of a scramble. Then an up hill snake fence into a wheat field where we swung left around a flag and headed back to where we started. As I came into the stone wall with the drop I slipped my reins all the way back to the knot, checked her and let her pop it. She landed nicely but to tell the truth, I thought she would never land as she sailed out on the other side, with the ground dropping sheer away. That drop was —Photo By Tom Darling Of Middle burg Courtesy Francis T. Gteeene Beatty Brown on Commedienne (second from right) on his way to winning the 1941 Middleburg Bowl. Francis Greene, who came third, is not pictured. so big that when the chap in front jumped he just disappeared out of sight when he landed! As we swung left to jump the big fence near the start, it was snowing harder than ever. The fence itself was white with the clinging wet snow. And nobody had broken a rail! I could have cried. With my heart in my Beautiful Passive Solar Sunrooms • Sunroofs Retractable Awnings, Canopies Commercial • Residential Custom or Kit An excellent way to enclose your deck or patio. Visit Our Showroom For Full-Sized Display MAPLE CREST CO. General Contractor, Restoration - Log, Stone, Frame 120 W. Main St., Purcellville, Va. (703) 338-6666 mouth we went into it and the mare stood back nicely to clear it with room to spare. From here on it was pretty clear sailing and I settled down to run a bit. Bobby Young and I were head and head over the next two. I remember saying to him that I thought the pace was too damned fast and that horses couldn’t keep it up for another two miles of reasonably heavy going. He answered that it wasn’t too fast for Beatty Brown’s mare. And it wasn’t either, for every now and again I’d catch a glimpse of him up front and flying along like it was a two-mile brush race. The mare was grand over the chicken coop befor the turn and picked up two lengths on Bobby Young and Winston who had gone into it with me. Then “Popcorn” (Samuel L. Pfefferkom, Jr.) on Windsor Boy cut a flag and had to pull up and turn and I left that group behind. I started down the back side with Arnold Scruton a little in front of me but passed him over the rail fence just beyond the stone wall. Then at the next young Danny Shea went endover-end and that left only Comedienne, Clifton’s Gem and Tom Mott on Play Pal in front of me. (Continued on Page 15) RED CARPET' Sentry (Realty, 3ne. Rt. 29-211 Nw Baltimore, VA. {703) 347-7727 Metro 631-1175 8805 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA. (703) 381-8286 Metro 631-1848 Professional staff specializing in Quality Properties CALL 347-7726 TODAY 1984 Volvo LANTZSCHX 1984 Rabbit GTI H.B. LANTZSCH INC. Volvo 11020 Main Street Fairfax, Virginia 22030 591-1820 The Washington Area’s Fastest Growing Volvo Dealer and The Washington Area’s Largest VW Sales Leader For 1982-83 Route 50-1 mile East of Fair Oaks Mall Sales • Parts • Service • Body Shop Dealer #666 H.B. LANTZSCH INC. Volkswagen 11050 Main Street Fairfax, Virginia 22030 273-6700

— Doug Lees photo for the Fauquier Democrat Harvey Styer falls at Casanova ’75. Dave Washer, also pictured, fell later INVOLVEMENT Owning A Racehorse Makes The Came Much More Fun To Play By CLIVE CARNIE Arundel Newepnpen Staff Writer Good food and wine seen1 to taste much better when enjoyed from the side of a hill overlooking a field of spirited thoroughbreds racing over fences. From the very nature of point-to-point racing, with courses located deep in fanning and hunting territory, picnicking and enjoying the fresh air and beautiful scenery comes naturally. With thousands of other people all intent on doing the same thing it is hard not to get caught up in the excitement. (Continued on Page 6) Racing around for something to do on St. Patricks Day? \ _ * .'T Come join us for some unbridled fun at THE WARRENTON HUNT POINT,TO,POINT RACES Saturday, March 17 — 1 p.m. Gold Cup Course, Warrenton ♦ 7 Race* over brush, timber and on the flat f Special exhibition of the .Warrenton Foxhounds by Michael Power, our wonderful Irish Huntsman Don't Horse Around, Take The Bit In Your Teeth and Order Now! SUBSCRIPTION: #25 includes reserved parking, 2 tickets and admission to the paddock. PATRON: #50 includes front reserved parking, 4 tickets, admission to the paddock and # 10 tax deductible donation to the Warrenton Rescue Squad. GENERAL ADMISSION: #5 (Hedge youre’bets and get 4 for the price ot 3 if ” you order by Monday, March 12.) Sounds like alot of malarky but / want to on/en A-Subscriber Tickets (d *23 TOTAI_ A-Patron Tickets (ti *30 TOTAI_ A-General Admission Tickets (cl *5 TOTAL_ (4 for price of J before 3/12/84) Subscribers 6C Patrons are listed in the program if received by March 12. NAME___ ADDRESS__ Make checks payable to the Warrenton Hunt and mail to P. O. Box 972, Warrenton, VA 22186 Information: I47-M00 or 347-9145 t. J Pre-Inventory Clearance Sale We are overstocked - this is the best sale in our 8 year history!!! Best selection now available! 50% off • Chinese • Tibetan • Afghanistan 40% off • Turkish • Pakistan 35% off s • Indian • Persian Xanadu [1$: ,lnc.l Importers Of Fine Oriental Rugs, 29 South King St., Leesburg 777-1622 m*o47^-5979 Ramey Limousine Service “The Added Touch” Hunt Country Tours - Weddings - Airports - Prom - Business and Social Functions - Embassy - Va. Gold Cup Races - Shopping Sprees. I u Color Tv s • Portable Bar/Pub • Security Available On Request We Handle All Your Transportation Needs. Courteous, Professional Service by Uniformed Chauffeurs. P.O. Box 678 (703) 347-0501 24 Hours Service Warrenton, Va. 22186 (703) 691-0655 Anytime by Appointment the FAIRFIELD series A traditional center aisle barn plus a tack room - lounge or a studio apartment extension. Both to your specifications. EXPERIENCE QUALITY VERSATILITY Free literature Custom designs Our Model Horse bam is available for your inspection at Upperville, VA Call or Write: UPPERVILLE BARNS Division of Northern Counties 703/592-3232 Operations - Eastern U.S. P.O. Box 97, Upperville, VA 22176 Building for Horsepeople for over 25 years.

JUMPERS Owners Become Addicted (Continued from Page 5) The excitement becomes especially heady if you are the owner of one of the horses in the race. How do you become an owner of a point-to-point racer? “The first thing I would recommend anyone to do if they are interested in getting involved in point-to-point racing is to find themselves a successful wellknown professional,” says Judy Gilman, racing secretary for the Old Dominion Hunt. This advice is echoed by many people who have been involved in point-to-point and steeplechase racing for a number of Breach** by HARRY HALL PIKEUR REGENCY OEVONAIRE 10% off thru Fob. 29 6abblerp CoMn Run and Wakar Rood* Groot FaHa, VlrgMo (703)759-3500 years, including the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association (NSHA), the governing body for sanctioned steeplechase meets in America. Most point-to-point and steeplechase racers are ex-flat racers claimed from the race track or bought at auction or in private sales. To get a claimer you should be an owner or trainer with a horse running at the track where you want to claim a horse. In some states this rule does not apply or is not strictly adhered to, and if you know a trainer racing at the meet it becomes a lot easier to find a suitable horse. “If you buy a horse that has run a lot of times and is sound you should be pretty safe,” says Speedy Smithwick, a successful steeplechase rider who has also trained many of his own horses. “A good-sized racehorse with a nicely-sloping shoulder who can cover a lot of ground should usually make a good point-topoint or steeplechase horse.” Some people turn show horses into point-to-point horses. Mr. Smithwick did this with his horse Crocodile Fears and won COMMONWEALTH FENCING, INC. Hume, Va. QUALITY board fencing, split rail, woven wire, high tensile and barbed wire. Custom Wooden Gates 703/364-1392 or Mac Moore, 364-1241 Rov Wheeler Realty Co. area leader in ‘Tarm, 'Estate and Country ‘Property sales. "WASHINGTON SURVEY". 194 acres, c. 1822 Cape Cod residence; numerous outbuildings; pond; conveniently located for easy commute. $350,000. "FOXFIRE". 30 Acre horse farm with lovely 4-bedroom home; 10-stall stable with schooling ring; 3 board fencing. Spectacular views of OldRag Mt. $298.00. "HITCH COURT". 128 Acre horse and cattle farm; c. 1723 resotred residence; tenant dwelling; board and stone fencing; exceptional views and location. $425,000. 'WESTWOOD'. Beatiful stone and frame residence situated on 22 rolling acres. Minutes from 1-66. $265,000. ‘Please call for information on these and other country properties. 347-7171 Metro: 471-4308 246 Lee Highway Warrenton, Virginia Doug Lee-. photo fur the Fauquier Democrat Hurdle racing at Oatlands provides excitment and thrills the $15,000 Arlington Steeplechase with him in 1983. “It isn’t easy getting a show horse ready to race overjumps,” adds Mr. Smithwick. “Crocodile Fears, who is a six-year-old, had never been pushed very hard, he was what I call ‘fat inside’! “He had all the problems a two-year-old usually has at the race track such as bucked shins and bowed tendons. It took a lot of work to get him right, but now I think he is one of the best timber horses around.” A horse that shows good potential in the hunt field, has confidence, can carry weight and covers a good length of ground will often make a good point-topoint horse if trained by the right person. Again, finding a reliable and successful trainer is very important. “An owner must have a lot of trust in his trainer,” says Mr. Smithwick. “He is putting his horse in his trainer’s hands and (Continued on Page 7) Before the races, enjoy a country breakfast at JOHNSON’S A Full Service Family Restaurant Coffee, newspaper and conversation are all part of breakfast at Johnson’s. Bring the whole family for good service and great food. 203 E. Market St., Leesburg, Va. 6:30a.m. -11 p.m. Tues. Sat.; Sun. 8 a.m. -10 p.m. ^ VALUED ^POSSESSIONS DESERVE PROFESSIONAL PROTECTION • CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION • PERIMETER SECURITY • FIRE DETECTION • RESIDENCE SECURITY • AUTOMATED GATE SYSTEMS • TRAFFIC MONITORING • TRAINING A SUPERVISION OF SECURITY PERSONNEL • DESIGN - INSTALLATION • MAINTENANCE • REFERENCES. UPON REQUEST • SURVEYS CONDUCTED (No OMiptioa) r American Security ' v\ Services Corporation 201 E. Washington Street, Middleburg, Va. 22117 (703)687-5586 (703)777-8085 (Metro) 471-7529

A SLICE OF THE PIE Owning A Point-To-Point Horse is Expensive, But It Adds To Sideline Enjoyment (Continued from Page (>) his trainer is watching the horse, noting how he is shaping up, what he can and cannot do and so on." The cost for this expertise varies from trainer to trainer and from horse to horse, depending upon how much work the animal needs. Average prices go from $15 to $30 a day. If you want a good trainer you have to pay for it. Most point-to-point meets require that a horse be fairly hunted with a recognized hunt to qualify for their races. If the owner cannot hunt the horse or cannot find someone to hunt him, he should let his trainer know. “It does a horse a lot of good to be out in the hunt field with other horses,” says Mr. Smithwick. “It builds up his confidence and means he does not get bored. Unfortunately this year the weather has really hampered the number of hunts you can go on.” The trainer should have the horse in his hands for at least a month before he runs in order to get him ready for a race, says Mr. Smithwick. This period will be longer if the horse has never been hunted or raced. When the horse is ready to race he must be entered in the race by the deadline, and he The Horse and the Hound go together and we feed them both. Mid-County Feed Falmouth St., Warrenton 347-1742 “A Great Place For Food and Spirits -N’Co,. Family Restaurant Rts. 29-211 Between Gainesville & Warrenton Cocktails Accommodations for private parties Catering to All Occasions 703-347-3614 Your Hosts Nick & Jimmy BENT OAK 4 BUILDERS We Design and Build Quality Horse Facilities Stables-Indoor Arenas-Barns 703-825-6162 Days 703-987-8607 Evenings Janies Robinson Box 292, Spcrrvville, Va. 22740 must be eligible for the race that he is to be entered in. “Obviously the owner must read the race card before he enters his horse in a race,” says Katherine Kingsley, racing secretary for the Middleburg Hunt point-to-point. “We have to rely on their honesty somewhat if they are entering a new horse and hope that the horse does meet the conditions. “I would like to see all pointto-points require that a horse new to jump racing be schooled over the course before a committee or an official of the meet. Some meets do this already, but not all. It would help the horse and all the other horses in the race a great deal.” Horses running in NSHA recognized steeplechase meets must have proved themselves over jumps in order to be entered. A horse that qualifies for a race is identified for the racing secretary by age, color, sex and if it is a thoroughbred, by breeding. The person entering the horse must also give the jockey’s colors so they can be recorded on a program. “Most horsemen enter their horse in a race at the last minute,” says Colonel Sam Richards, joint master of foxhounds for the Casanova Hunt. “The deadline is noon on the Monday before the race, and Monday mornings are always busy for the racing secretary.” This year the job should be easier for several racing secretaries as a new system of a central entry position is being tried. “It gets to be a real chore at times taking all these entries in,” says Mario DiFrank, publicity director for the Fairfax Hunt. “I thought it would be a good idea to have a centralized entry for all the meets. If the NSHA can do it for their sanctioned meets with horses coming from all over the country and even from abroad, we should be able to do it with just the meets in Virginia!” Will O’Keefe, the racing secretary for Casanova and an announcer at many point-to-poirjts around the state, is manning the central entry position. “Will is very experienced,” adds Mr. DiFrank. “He knows the job and he knows a lot of the horses and people that enter the races, and he enjoys doing this sort of thing.” Once the horse has been entered in a race the owner or trainer is sent passes to the meet and an overnight form showing all the other horses entered in the race. “We recommend that the owners get to the meet at least an hour before the first race,” says Judy Gilman, racing secretary for the Warrenton and Old Dominion Hunts. “They should check in with the racing secretary so we know if there are any scratches and are not left waiting until the last minute for someone. (Continued on Page 10) 11 E. Washington St. Middleburg, Va. (703) 687-5277 Distinct! Visit our showroom today Loudoun Furniture • Carpet • Decorating Mon ■ ■— Company, It*. 1100 W. Church Rd. (Rt. 625) Sterling. Va. 430-2100 - Thurs & Fn. 9-9.Tues . Wed.. Sat 9-6.Closod Sun.

»V " ■ -Si t£. ‘ i* -'• ..' •_% ■ |3| 4 4 - rV' Casaii^aHuait V.ftS-'j - ft fjrf~ ftOtba,, \.£. 1 ‘ T j- S',ft Jf £ i < * ,'f : • -ft c ^Vj!\--’'. ■'» i 5 ;S’f'ffi: ft ’ Saturday, Feb. 25 — tjUenwood Park*1 Bkldiebarg ft.;. First Rare 12:30p.m. ■ .. y F.C J; Owner rbler hurdle rate ITS fcs.' 2. dgeo'timberrsM*' I Dpeftfot s-see—^nsSe—560 ih&, maidens .JQ ib«. . 4, Ladk? timber rare — i —145 tbs. . » -f - * | / , ••- , ‘5- Open hurdle race —, J ¥t miles—ifto lbs, ' ' •'•• % * -•-6. G^r,df-rte»owj»f-rtd^timfc‘eri«(g:---2,*i!!iale»^4a)3fe8.■** V 'iih’’1 ?. Ow'iwr?idertimb»»rrsLce—‘imife —binting'tack-155lba. -- ‘ XX >**»' ft %$$&$Maiden hqrdfemc*^ weightforage, .'jffr/'/ '&£ , " 9. Flat r»! — 1 Vi miles —100 !bs., makkmw 10 lbs. ,* .' r ‘ '■ X- Casanova opens the racing season on foreijm territory this yea4 giving/jx Kenwood Park its earliest race meet ever. ^ .'• Gienwbood Park is north of Middfleburg oathe w^ to Fpxcmft School 6b ^ ., Route 50 in the middle off JdiddlebUig head north at the flashing fight (a right , |jg$i))m tf heading east ion Route 50). The race course » on the right about two- * S&JgSIm-down- the road. General admission b $5 per person. *. * /'*• - pf4:/'4;Be8kfes the horse, races there will also.be the Harden and Weaver Bipdfvf ' fcsgrheginning at poonfor tadgatcra. The winnerwitl be determinedon the h«T , sis ^expertise in tailgating with a li<juid trophy to be awaidedi ’■-• Sunday, Feb. 26: Hunter pace pair events, S|t. Sterling Farm, Casano^V noon. - ' ■ ■ • r» \.fv. fi’:;, Racing returns to Casanova’s own territory forth? hunter pace pair; v Mt. Sterling is on Route 60S off Route 29/211 north rtf Warreiittm. It Ss^f fex^hatti toot milesctown'hn the right. Admission is free.- f,/' Js8 The first hunter pap event will be for junior and senior foxhunters arid hilltoppere over a lVi-mile flat natural-hunting course. Prices will be awarded a'. - lor optimum time* '.k. ft'-j; ■ ,-5 '4. The second race is the Longwood, over -2Yt raUes of lwntKm 'cdmfttrXft - - V' ^ ;".j v. - Rappahanm t, Saturday, March 3 — Sperryviile r^cfe — 2 miles—catch weights First Race Noon, »fe Hxtf <■ 1- Flat race—%-mife—160 lbs. “ 4 ' J ?■ Timber race -a ?</* miles £ 165 m, 3. Timber race--- Ladies -2 miles -.145 it*: a?*r^'4>jfryTpw' 'nwpwafi 1 ?< mM*i, ijianii nub FC ft Hurdle race ~>o«rnar-nder—2 miles—175 lbs, . • , " V>>; ; ; T.lWjerrace—bwiker-rMlw—2miles—huntingtack— 155lba. 'iSM * Owner-rider timber race-- Smites—W% ft Hound Race ' .. Rappahanock provide* a true day’s racing beginning with thefpfrrimpkst * 10:80 a.m. and ending with the hound races. To get to the races take Route 211 C- to Massey’s Comer and Route 5^2. Take a left on 822 ami the course is at Thornton Hill Fawn. Genera! admission is $2.50 ami parking is #!, ’ „ rrizes m the pair raws wiM be awaked far optimum and fastest times. - The nnal race, the hound race, wif feature some 100 high-spirited hounds r»h*•- png o Igwp.. ■ . isM-MA-n -* fe i. ' JV - . Sunday,'March 25: <)& feshtoned race, 11 a*m . ■ S ‘ Rsppahannodi Hunt Old-fashioned raring! wham the riders o»wpi<»Tt - won routes but must pass certain points, wp, fee held at John LyUt's Farm'll •.. Ben Vetiue. Admission Jg free, Toe farm is loeated-onTit- ?2& approxpnatciy 2 miles south of Rt. £11 on the right. 5 i’jSj , 'j*3*' “ ■ ■■'■' ' ■ '■ " ; •*> & • ...} M' " Ml Blue Ric Hunt T$! . .... V- Saturday, March 10-*- BerryviHe : HonterPatrs 11 a.m. "it*. • :^K ■v* . First Race I p.m, ' • J. Flatten-1 VJ« miles— IftUte. f ft »:!j! fc Novice timber nee «*- 3 miles. Owner-rider hurdle neft—2 a&m —,1751feai 4. Larffes timber rscs? -if miles ^ 5* Ownvr-rkler timber rsre /ft fttfc Open hunUe race — 1% mites & 4 7fQ^t«mhmr«ee*—3«»a*s — Molba. ' ' V ' ^ Blue Ridge offers a beautiful and exritfng course for spectators and a good t variety of races. To get to the course take Route 50 west from UppmiHe and - * sm (v*^ w t cnvOv a y tv vi»C fcUyU ac t ftpy lVt'Utv vvl Is Veils v J/J/Ci V Hlf nilCt i*fid<Heburg to Route 840. Take a right on 340 approximately 3 wdjes to Weori^ ky Farm about 1 Vt miles from Berry ville. S# .,G«oetai admission to the raoesw|2acariind$4a person. The buntfa’pace jmtr event starts the deyat ?0 a.at* yirith prfe^awardedtor optimum and tunes*.,* * v ■... . 'i.*.—• v-. ^- .>■ 2*.. : F .>'^r . v/vT •WarVeriton o Broadview, '‘Warrehte® 'j'Stj Saturday, March 1? 'First race 1 p.m. .;. ' '#g ■ > . Ffe -si; 0*wr-rfd(t hariHentee—J&irilee- t7a ««fc Ladies timber, race—-8 mites—145 lbs, : ,'3. Of*1!! timber race — 3 mile* — M3 lbs, is, „... Maiden hurdle rats^glXereiW—155 tb*. > a- Owner-rider tfmbtfhrw’e —3 mites —-189 H*Open hurdle race— I‘4 tidies —-1# lbs ■ ' 7, Flat race —l,S4mB«—160 Sas." * A ,- - v — <■'; i Hus is the 43rd funning of the Warrenton point-tO-pomt races. Raring on ! the historic Gold Cup course at Broad vieto give® .some of theriders a unique ' ^Opportunity to ride the course before the classic steeplechase the first Satur- '* davinMay- - \ 1 ‘ ’ \ ' ? i -s . Ti 5tJ? 5 CSV* -Vj • b V .•> r .i 11 V . *■ I ■ i Pill ■ ix 111 ' -4* '-£ 5f'4 '■■ I.V.- £*,U V.Stl,' , K; site. >.-uf sij£ RrtSv-Sy yi0-‘: *, . . i o get to uroaaview uine me T»«rxenvun i>j jkuw «»«* turn onto BetirWal' 'JoW Road beside theCaVaHfer Motel. Thecourse is on the left (tenoral admisf lion will be $4. Between some of the races Michael Power, huntsman for the •^Warrenton Hunt, will be giving a demonstration of the Warreutoil Hounds, ip The Ashland Bassets will also be shown between riu^L " u X# Xg, X- , \ X -s\ —*• ' y% March IS. ffcSj^ mm**02$ ^ ;'T^C-y -^..pwneiMrkte^tiiirtller^ m«atej*t m»ic . ^|^.4v Opeft hunUerace — IVi mile*--1601b*. t.:, x« •* $. Maiden hurdle ran -r *% mites— 4 W^'#ltH * " fes * ■'*fsV^tJ,v>\iS*- 4 & .<15^ .v4' ,-;M ; * Piedmont Hunt rating will take place onMra. & C. ftamfotaifri; Salem -rj&'x. cputse opposite the Upperville Horae Show Grounds on Route SO. Admission a/to the races m free. Hunter paee pair events, for aduks only, begin the day vtfjfth an optimum time, • *. •_. "v-; -y * x 7. fi-sk : “nal event ** the historic Rokehy Bowl for gentlemen members ofh recognized hunt. This r»?e Is <H*er a livi-ini lecoursp. , {\ ' f 1984 LOCATION OF VIRGINIA RACES v Sunday April 1 ^ Uletmood Park - fo&M* . Hunter paofr pairs 10 a. to. ‘ S ■ , ‘ gSatracelp.ra. ' • r-^\ > Junior flat r*Ni—'t8,»rtd odder— portkns VS mile.JwtfwkV, mil*.'' :3§: Opepftat ok* —a-year-oMs, 135 Um, older I4U R». £jjj, £ VLV3SS&. '1 & OwneM-ktef hurdle*- 2 mile* i-l7Hhj«. $ . •;$SV 3. Ladies timber3nutes^—150lb*. \ J **$& r .\r.;;r £,'ll*idenhurdle m*"- - - - *' - -7"- - .* S , ‘‘i £! -,, »,FW IW6 -~J% miS* — l‘if>U*. - £. RiK'ii.i? return;- to Utenwoed l>su<PR#fi!»'!M£i<fti4ro«r &&$$ & ronirmt ld a.m. pair:; JtEn jy aim: Hit, r; WiUbe at ^ mile fist ,.. . \^;- * ^*r.K . “H . 1 * .r* . * • .• . ._. .. . - • fp a - Old Dominion Hounds 'mm J Satm*,. Ap-s7— BenrvUle li.. ■ k- tr. ?T5fFb‘Wtracent«Jii. ' ''** i m S».! @K $&*£ v,;c A* 2_S» VVJf’ ■ _ . _ « t -s, 4 Hi®- t i «‘ - .» "■!>< r-2*jnliw«~-Mf-u». - - ,. ^ ■ \TC y-£ <r*iK, 1 .ier hiyirtte—iboot 2 mite* •*«■*'** ■* -<~u*A« ••**.«*- ;; ’ _.. .... . 173»i. |* iJ.- -i- Novice timber -—noo-winwitN pf2-* about :f M}&'Maiden Hurdle — 1 V4miles — weight forage tH $U**> purse ® ?'• m m ‘it S.uwm i iviet prober — about sg/imiiwlbs S--3jpe* %& - * *' * •- abeatStnife*^ )A5Bh.— «.WH>ari«*|£v * 7. (‘pen hurdle' ,F Fiat rare - * ps ' '•tfSill1 “A *. In 1H84 for the first time purses i-ffl bfe efferertforsome of the Friefisat the; *{' OM Dominion point-to-point meet. This should make racing more attractiy^to competitors as it eves them jMSwnoe to offset,expenses. ■ ‘|c,,.%C To get to Ben Venue take fiooteSll west."Turn rh&tffnlMute ?29\v'the ',*■ geherajjstore to the bourse. Genei^al admiesion is v '• * J .: The Henchman's Lea hunting pair races begin the program at 10 a.m. Ju-. triors aunt adults will be judgedeh optimum time ami adults will also be able to % compete for the foeteat time. BetVeen races the hounds MU be shOM-tt by hunt-. *• • n ,. • V1-^: ■•:•••■ /--y,.-: .-.• -A -.. ... v. ■••• - A;v.< •* - , i J ■. sraan James Atkins. . -V/: .,-;^ ii.%1 CbugltsU** llotoV"Juggernaut ' over th* last fence on his wajr£ ' to winning the 1980 re-"; Snewal of the Middle - bur* Hunr Plate . owner-rider * „ 'tMher % *■- :■ mce v* - -'W’ a- ^ •,,v ’M& a S. -;■ *(v Jw.SJ**, ., - v3.- SJWijsK' ?*v **-..vS®a>■* ■<■&&&..aagarv*•% Si Jit Maiden timber race ~ 3 mites —ISO ibs, RK ;54.0wner^ri<ter hurdle race —f mile* - *£«., *. Julies timber race — 3 miles—146 lbs.. fru%^»Euette Cup timber-race-^,3 auk** «ee>*3 mttw— 160lb4' p; . J-’ ’f^-«vehvr»ce eare! & slated for t)»e Loudoun Hun; itwefc at Osatha»dfc*®fe^ * Riming at tr^sai wfth'aaiiiHien httr^e refce. 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UNDER RULES Exciting Year Lies Ahead For Steeplechasing "With New Meets And Added Money By ANN BARKER Arundel Ntwnpapera Special Writer Steeplechase racing will celebrate its 140th anniversary this year with all signs pointing optimistically to another record breaking season. Thirty-five days of sanctioned racing spread through the spring and fall hunt meetings are scheduled, complemented by a dozen other classics to be staged at Monmouth Park, Belmont Park and Saratoga. A total of 11 days of sanctioned races will take place in Virginia, more than any other state, beginning in April with Strawberry Hill near Richmond, and culminating with the Montpelier races in early November. If you suppose it might be difficult to top ’chasing activity in 1983, not to worry. Last year’s NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE AND HUNT ASSOCIATION W84 RACE MEETINC DATES (Sprtng) PALM BEACH. Wear Palm Beech Ha Sat March 10 AKEN. A*en. SC Sat March 24 CAROLINA CUP. Camdan. SC Sal March 31 ATLANTA Cummmj. Ga Sal Apr*! 7 BLOCK HOUSE Tryorv N C Sat Apr* 7 STONE YBROOK Southern Pmes N C Sat . April 14 MV LADY'S MANOR Monfcton. Md Sat STRAWBERRY HILL. Richmond Va Sat OXMOOR LootsvPe Ky Sat MIODLEBURG Middle burg Va Sal GRANO NATIONAL Butt* Md Sat FOXFlELD Charlotte*viKe Va Sat MARVLANO HUNT CUP Glyndon Md Sat HIGH HOPE LeimgtOh. Ky VIRGINIA GOLD CUP War.enton Va TANGLEWOOO. Ctammon*. NC IROQUOIS Nashville. Teon RADNOR Malvern Pa HARD SCUFFLE Protpect Ky FAIR HILL Few Hill Md FAIR HILL F*« Hill Md (Fain FAIR HILL Fair Hilt Md Mon Sept 3 Sat May 5 Sat May 12 May 12 May 19 May 26 May 28 Memorial Day! „ Sat June 9 Son Sat Sat Sat FAIR HH.L. Fat* Hill Md FAIRFAX Leesburg Va FOXFiftD Charlotte*vile Va VIRGINIA FALL Middleburg Va VIRGINIA FALL Middleburg Va MORVEN PARK Leesburg Va MONMOUTH Red Bank N J GREAT MEADOW Th» Pta.n* Va GENESEE VALLEY Genesee N Y ESSEX fer MiH» N J MONTPELIER Montpelier Station Va PENNSYLVANIA HUNT CUP Union vHe Pa COLONIAL CUP Camden S C 'labor Dayi Sal Sept 1S Sat Sept 22 Sat Sapt 29 Sat Oct 6 Sat Oct 20 Sat Oct 20 Sat Oct 20 Sat Oct 2 7 Sat Nov 10 Son Nov 18 BOX 308 KMONT. NEW YORK 11003 Tel 516 437 6666 PROUDLY wear your personal COAT OF ARMS engraved on a fine 14 Kt. gold signet ring Let us recommend the ring most suitable for such detailed engraving. We offer a selection of sizes and shapes. Caulkins JcweierSj Inc. Sterling Park Mall 430-6497 11 S. King St., Leesburg 777-1108 record breaking purse distribution amounted to more than $6,000 per race. The $1,360,815 horsemen collected came primarily from the hunt meetings in the country, and this season will be no exception even though a multitude of changes have come about to freshen up the picture. National Steeplechase and Hunt Association has restructured its administrative personnel. Charles T. Colgan, who has had the dual role of executive secretary and racing secretary for the past seven years, moved up to the position of executive vice-president and chief operating officer. Additionally, Colgan will assume the responsibility of a newly created position, stewards’ secretary. In this role, he will work as a professional official who advises the stewards at the hunt meetings on technical matters of racing, in much the same manner that has been highly successful in England and Ireland for many years. William Gallo Jr., who has served as assistant racing secretary the past seven years, has moved up to the position of rac ing secretary and handicapper. Another important change coming from the NSHA office is (Continued on Page 12) Stop in and let the professional sales staff at Rick Hunt Ford put you in the saddle of a quality new or used car or truck. Specializing in Sales, Service and Satisfaction. Rick Hunt Fold Lincoln-Mercuy, Inc on the By-Pass, Warrenton DUt. #7415 (713) 347-1234 HowTo Get A Better Run For Your Money Before you buy your next cat van or truck, there are three things you ought to consider: 1. \feur needs. 2. The bottom line. 3. The dealership’s reliability. New Cars The New Leesburg Ford LINCOLN ^ MERCURY Route 7 East of Leesburg, Va. Local 777-2102 Metro 471-4404 • Used Cars ■ Parts * Service ■ Financing ♦ Leasing • Rentals Dir #8527 TOE COMFOIST ©IF IT©®AW — Sturdily built of 6" x12" logs up to 40 feet in length. — Hand-hewn for authenticity. — Weathertite double splined to eliminate air filtration. — Predrilled for electric wiring. — Dove-tail notched for precise fit. — Modestly-priced optional erection service by trained crews. — Ten years of acknowledged leadership in hand-hewn, dove-tail notched log home construction. If you would like more information, send $6 for a 64 pg. color brochure to: Hearthstone Hand Hewn Log Homes, Inc., Ronald M. Hawes, Inc., Rt. 2, Box 105E, Lovettsville, Va. 22080 • 703-822-5795 Models available for viewing Call for appointment Name Address_ City_ State__Zip — : t

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'Chasing Gains Fans ThurxUy, February 23, 1984 Page 13 (Continued from Page 12) each week. The Brook Steeplechase will return in handicap form to Belmont Park in September with $40,000 added. October 12 will find the renewal of the Temple Gwathmey at Belmont Park preceded by ‘‘NSHA Day” at that track. The hunt meeting schedule has undergone a healthy number of changes starting with the inaugural meeting of the Palm Beach Steeplechase March 10. The $40,000 purse structure included four races, three over fences, with the $15,000 Sotheby Cup as the feature. To be held at the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, the event will be set up on the two main polo fields of a mile circuit. The National Fences will be used fo* the three brush races that include a $10,000 maiden ’chase, the feature, and an allowance ’chase. Atlanta Steeplechase, scheduled for April 7, has been elevated to the richest meeting on the circuit, offering $87,000 in purse monies for six jump races. The $50,000 Delta Airlines -USA Today Cup could well be termed the “sprint cham-pionship”. The two-mile han-dicap event for four-year-olds and upward is expected to draw an excellent field. In Virginia, the Gold Cup will be contested for the final time at the Broadview Course at Warrenton on May 5. The queen of Virginia timber races will then gracefully depart for the new Great Meadow course at The Plains. Great Meadow will have a preview fall meeting Oct. 20 and it is expected that the renewal of the International Gold Cup will take place then. The spectacular cup, first given at the Grasslands meeting in Tennessee in 1930 as a gift from Alonzo, King of Spain, to that once great race meeting, was transferred from the Rolling Rock meeting this past winter for use at the Great Meadow Races. 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Planned aflh efB- - aency. the designs or the horse facflty makes It a turn-key operation for the owner. Located on 58 acres (adjacent to acreage covered by a scenic easement) in the Orange County Hunt territory, LONGVIEW is 6 mies North of Warren ton, 4 mles South of 146. Within a convenient commuting dbtance, LONGVIEW offers accessaMky to the Washington metropolian area as wel as the ambiance of country Mng. 204 E. Washington St., P.O. Box 1500 MuLUeburg, Va. 22117-1500*(703) 687-6395 THOMAS & TALBOT . , .Betti EiWW 0 Country Properties Middleburg, Va. (703) 687-5522 . N — Doug Lees photo for the Fauquier Democrat Leaders clear second fence in ’74 Gold Cup race won by Paul Mellon’s Mongogo While sanctioned hunt meetings have become more professional and richer - in both dollars and participants - the all important nursery of the sport, pointto-point meetings are now underway. 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NEW COURSE Old Race Gets By CHRISTINE LAURENTJOYE Anindrl Newspaper* Special Writer It isn’t only in England that supporters of steeplechasing are confronted with problems of permanent courses. In Virginia, in the same manner as Aintree, the site of the Virginia Gold Cup must be saved. The Americans, however, have solved the problem in a different manner. They have decided to build a new race course for the 60-year-old timber race which is in the same league as (Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Bulletin of the Steeplechasing Society Of France.) A New Home one of the most classic timber races in America, the Maryland Htint Cup. Thanks to the stubbornness of one man, a steeplechase enthusiast named Nick Arundel, this dream is finally able to be realized. Mr. Arundel purchased a 540acre site in the northern part of Virginia approximately 50 miles west of Washington, D. C., for the Gold Cup site. He named the large, rolling tract of land Great Meadow and donated it to a charitable organization called the Meadows Outdoor Foundation. On a recent visit to several French steeplechase courses Mr. Arundel was very impressed by the stream crossings he saw. The water jump at the Pan partic Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point Post time 1 p.m. April 1,1984 Glenwood Park Course Middleburg, Va. Hunter Pair Race 10 a.m. For further information call — (703) 687-5692,327-6247 or 338-4366 — Democrat Staff Photo/Lawrence Emerson Great Meadow, future home of the Gold Cup, under recent snow ularly impressed him and he plans to recreate this jump at Great Meadow. After having studied different types of turf used in England and France Great Meadow was entirely seeded with a mix of six different types of seed adapted to local conditions. Some Fortress fescue, the seed used on American football fields, was also added. This composition seemed to please the riders at the first gallop on the turf last ‘June. Plans for the new course were done by Steve Groat of Unionville, Pa. There will be four or five courses, each 3,200 meters (approximately 2 miles) around with turns. Two of the tracks will be for timber races, one for flat races, and one or two for steeplechasing. What are timber races? They are, in the case of the Virginia Gold Cup, run over four-mile courses staked out by large fences. These fences, composed of wooden rails, vary in height from four feet to five-foot three-inches such as seen in larger races like the Maryland Hunt Cup. It’s not by chance that some winners of the Maryland Hunt Cup and the Virginia Gold Cup, (Continued on Page 16) American & international Cuisine Enjoy Your Favorite Drinks In A Relaxed Atmosphere Reservations Recommended FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA Rt. 522 & Rt. 647 12 Miles South of Front Royal orvU.S. 522 675-3862 675-3414 Master Card and Via* Welcomed Complete printing and custom computerized addressing to previous subscribers and new subscriber prospects from the FoxCom Computer Blue Book of current addresses of program listed supporters of steeplechasing and other equestrian events in the Piedmont countryside and Washington area. A new service to the steeplechasing and point-to-point sport, and other events in the Virginia Piedmont. •a duvfeioft. of- ARCoM FOXCOM For information phone John McEwan - 703-777-H14, Leesburg, Va.

w Douglas Las h»r The hauquicr Democrat Casanova shows how {>oint-to-points have changed little in 40 years HUNT RACING Change Is Slow In Racing Tradition Gracious 18th Century Hospitality' Sperryville, VA. 22740 (703)987-8025 (Continued from Page 4) This time we really drove down the hill but I couldn’t get to any of them. Play Pal, of course, can run pretty good — he was a “ringer” for a horse named “James A’’ at Havre de Grace a couple of years ago and won a nice allowance race at a whale of a price. That was before the Motts bought him of course. One more rail fence to go, and nothing had been broken out of it either, but the mare was still jumping good. Then the stone wall with the drop and we would be home. The mare made it safely and I sat down to really ride for home. I passed Play Pal all right just after the wall, but couldn’t get close to Comedienne. I closed some ground on Clifton’s Gem, however, but could not pass him, so ran third, beaten perhaps 15 lengths by Beatty Brown and perhaps two lengths by Billy Hulbert on the gray mare of Duncan Read. esL\ if u Courtin’ CufHoar£ Cafinflmafycrs (jtnc fcmtn (P.O.<Bojl' i) gtiOtiUgay Streets cilMsknfton. <Vt. u?47 (7»!)'(75'M4 204 East Washington Street P.O. Box 1500 Middleburg, Virginia 22117-1500 (703)687-6395 for your horse & you The Hunting Box. 60 acre workable horse farm in Clarke Co. offering ideal facilities for a hunting/showing/dressage operation. 19 stall bam with attached covered arena and one bedroom manager's apartment. One level contemporary frame residence with main living area and private inn wing with 6 bedrooms. $895,000. Swift Shoal. Newly restored Virginia farmhouse in Clarke Co. with 3 bedrooms, 3V6 baths. Located on 8 acres overlooking the' Shenandoah River. 4 stall bam with paddocks. $297,500. Pennygent. Representative of the traditional early Virginia farmhouse of stone with stucco, with random width floors, beautiful woodwork and trim. 4 bedroom, 3% bath house is located near Rectortown, in the Orange County Hunt territory, on 220 gently rolling acres. Convenient access to Route 66. $950,000. Bollingbrook. Located within minutes of Upperville, this 707 acres farms lends itself to the pasturing of cattle or horses. Boldly sited against a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mts., the expansive 19th century stucco-over-bfick mansion is pleasingly eclectic in style. Within are principal reception and dining rooms of large proportion. $2,950,005. Middleburg Printers • Brochures • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards • Leaflets & More 15 E. Washington St., Middleburg 687-5710 * Tire Headquarters for Fauquier County Tom Frost T»**estone 239 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton 347-1500 347-4671 —Automotive Service— I • C./p-#\m<y Jyoc CWtMrcn , « 8 V) > « >5 4 «e $ ^ skop-f® fee. «-£pfc>r«4^ eriyxptj. . nJc. K<vo<- <verv4k’wa «/br- Mur "+A.\(aatC- plenie 0#5T '+♦»«. roc«pau^M <ao«d«. cUvs*V£flaS5*s. b*s|c«i Ch aood«. cUvs*v <ala«5*s, boskets, <pe«n*s Md oUrfc/ ' uWkwt^Wn sf. MuAiUJfer^ • *t7-4SPTo ^ • 0oc* f Aa#i l>«ne*S • faerie 5* Cord5 .5 1 £ 3 $ v5 V> >. p “Doc" Godfrey Says, We have 1984 SCIROCCOS SCIROCCO IN STOCK! *1500 to *1700 DISCOUNTS GODFREY V. W. 3031 Valley Aye. Winchester, Va. Phone 703-667-7111 Dealer No. 2000; Sales Dept. Winter Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. - Saturdays 9 A M. to 5 P.M.

MEADOW Future Home OfVa. Cold Cup (Continued from Page 14) like Jay Trump and Ben Nevis, have also won the Grand National in Liverpool. Jay Trump, after having won the Maryland Hunt Cup and the Grand National, came and raced in the Le Grand Steeple (the French Grand National), where he finished third. Great Meadow is unique in that it will have both a small timber course and a large course of 22 fences with one or two stream crossings. The fences will be a compromise between the Maryland and Virginia versions in order to attract the greatest number of riders. Fence height will be between four feet and four-feet-eightinches at an angle of five to ten degrees. All fences will be easily visible to spectators on the hillside adjoining the course. Two types of steeplechase fences will be installed at Great Meadow. The first, called brush fences, are made of plastic and don’t require an exceptional jumper to clear them. This is the type of fence found at most American steeplechases. The second, called natural fences, the brush jumps commonly used in France, will come a little later and will be similar to the fences at Auteuil cv£E CROSS Trophies — If they’re worth winning they’re worth engraving 17 t^p r#*ncc l^vC L/lOSS Master Hand Engraver Machine Engraving Jewelry & Watch Repairs Middlcburg, Va. 687-5481 Every Horse Lcrver !r Dream Come True After the Fox What every horse lover dreams of is now a reality; You can own your very own 10- to 50-acre horse farm with 30 miles of bridle and carriage trails, training and dressage rings, the Joan of Arc arena—all along tire banks of Bull Run at the foothills of the Blue Ridge in the heart of Virginia Hunt Country. The farm parcels at Derby Meadowsover 1,000 acres—are sold with post and board fencing and are priced from the $60s. Located 8 minutes to 1-66, 20 minutes to_ Middle burg and 30 minutes to Fairfax, Derby Meadows awaits your visit. Take the Beltway to I-66W to Rt. 15N for 6.3 mi. to right on Logmill Rd. (Rt. 701) for 1.6 mi. to entrance on right. Follow signs to silo office. Open daily, 11-5. Phone: metro 385-7316; local 754-7359. Brokers welcome. —DiHiiihtN 1aV> hf llw I uiiquicr IViimktuI Great Meadow will soon be the scene of several exciting steeplechase meets and Pau which are made of natural materials. This will make racing easier for any French horses that come to compete in America, and may, hopefully, encourage more exportation (of horses) to the United States. Virginia is one of the few states in which betting is prohibited. The organizers of Great Meadows believe, however, that they have, found a means of sponsoring the race meets. They hope to be able to entice the media, particularly television, to give annual coverage to the event and introduce the public to the sport of jumping fences. Nothing could better serve the steeplechasing dause in America, as well as playing a leading role in bringing European riders to America. We wish our American friends luck in this project and hope that the first meet, which will take place in October 1984, will be a great success. For your Tailgate Parties At the Point-To-Point We Offer Meat Si Cheese Party Platters To Suit Your Needs fleer & Wine Also Available COUNTRY MANOR CELLA DELI Rt. 211—2 miles west of Sperryville 987-8372 .THE Platfe $etinp CANDLE OUTLET MILLWOOD, VIRGINIA 703-937-2150 •CANDLE OUTLET over 10,000 candles. LOWEST PRICES ANYWHERE! •LAMP SHOP custom electric lamps - oil, repairs, parts, rewiring and restorations. •ANTIQUES nice selection of early American and English furniture. •GIFTS fine quality crystal, silver, pewter, porcelain, copper and brass. Outfitting Your Horse & You Nylon Race Breeches Racing Boots • Goggles # Helmets Racing Saddles • Bridles • Irons Weight Pads THE TCK BCK, INC. MMi»H,*.IH17 (TODMmai