Rappahannock News, April 26, 1984

maupahaiuiorkrjeuis l9» va. 23; 19 S4IPLE The County Family Newspaper Sinc%1877 33rd YEAR. N<». I 14 Pages Thursday, April 26,1984 WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA Phone 673-3349 25* No Opposition School Budget Endorsed Bj DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock New* Staff Writer “What is more important to spend our money on than our children?” asked Frank Reynolds, one of about 50 Rappahannock citizens who came out to support proposed 1984-85 school expenditures at Monday night’s budget hearing. There was no opposition voiced to the projected 12 percent increase in school costs that will, if approved, raise local educational expenditures from $2,354,662 to $2,629,155. After listening to an hour of comments, all supporting the proposed school expenses, Supervisor Hubert Gilkey noted this is his fifth year of budget work. “Every year, we’ve always put the schools off... I’d like to go on record supporting this budget in its entirety,” he announced, prompting a sustained round of applause. Ill follow that up, said Supervisor Nelson Lane. The former member of the School Board noted that he’s proud of the progress the schools have made but added “I haven’t always been viewed as the good guy.” Lane acknowledged that everyone attending Monday’s public hearing appeared in favor of increased school expenses that would result in higher local taxes. However, he reported that he’d been contacted by people not at the hearing who expressed opposition to a tax hike. “I’m condemned for either wanting to keep taxes down or for being the only person in the county who can afford to pay them,” joked Lane, whose family corporation, Lane Industries, is Rappahannock’s largest single landowner. While maintaining that he supports education, Lane again stressed nis opposition to the index salary scale for teachers. He described the proposed three to five percent pay increases at the higher end of the scale as “inflationary,” maintaining that the index scale will permanently stifle starting salaries. Lane said that, emotionally, he wanted to encourage experienced teachers to stay in the Rappahannock system. “But teachers won’t live forever,” he added, insisting that the county has to say competitive in starting salaries offered teachers, an option impossible under the proposed index scale. (In actuality, starting salary in Rappahannock ranked near the state average last year, 90th out of 136 Virginia school divisions, according to figures from the State Department of Education supplied by the county School Board office. In comparison, at the more experienced end : of the current pay scale, j Rappahannock ranks 117th j in maximum teacher pay sat j ary.) No Rehabilitation % Lane called for a “bulkt, proof” evaluation system td' weed out unsatisfactory tea4 chers and repeated his sup* port for merit pay. “Th% county shouldn’t expend it* resources on “rehabilitating inferior and substandard personnel,’* he said. Lane added that “the little red school house on the prairieP has just as much chance of producing an intellectual as the urban school systems of places like Fairfax County. His remarks brought only silence from the audience. In contrast, the remarks of all other speakers at the public hearing met with applause. Rappahannock News Photo/Jon Heddlcstoo RAPPAHANNOCK’S SUPERVISORS held their first night budget meeting Monday evening and were rewarded with a crowd of 50 some local residents unanimously in support of the proposed 12 percent increase in school expenditures for 1984-85. Spring Ahead This Weekend Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend, officially, the time to “spring ahead” is 2 a.m. early Sunday morning, April 29. Clocks should be turned ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. —Rappahannock News Photo/D. Hutchinson EYES ON THE EGGS, youngsters at the Child Care and Learning Center head for the finish line in an Easter race. —Rappahannock News Phony Jon Heddleston AND NOSES IN THE GRASS — Sammy Vanneman pushes along in an Easter egg roll while Eliza Coon sneaks in some help with her hands. The children at the Child Care and Learning Center (Sursum Corda) were joined by parents Thursday for a morning of Easter fun and games. Rappahannock’s Economic Indicators Farming Touched—A Little— By Improving Economy By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON A recovering economy that has sparked construction activity and land sales and pushed the Aileen Sewing Plant, Rappahannock’s largest single employer, back to full production and hill staff has apparently brushed Rappahannock’s agricultural industry as well. “Farmers are buying more fertilizer, they’re buying more seeds, they’re redoing pastures, they're buying more of everything,” reported Gordon Thornhill, manager of the Rappahannock Farmers’ Cooperative. While he declined to put a dollar or percentage figure on the recent increase in co-op business, he acknowledged that “things , jJgS&fF the year,” judging by the first ^ quarter of 1984. “January and February are normally slow months but we’ve been much busier this year. . . It looks like agriculture is coming back to where it was in 1981. Things are up for the first three months.” According to Thornhill, orchardists, like beef producers, had it pretty rough in 1983. “But they’re coming out of it and buying. They’re getting ready for spring. They’re optimistic that things will get better. Farmers are always optimistic.” The co-op manager noted that less than three percent of the U.S. population — America’s farmers — feed the remaining 97.5 percent of the country, as well as exporting produce to the rest of the world. “Our farmers are growing more. They’re feeding more people but they haven’t been making more profits,” he said, adding that agriculture is one segment of the economy that hasn’t been helped much by the current administration. Beef Production Since last fall, the beef cattle market has improved, Thornhill said. He maintained that prices would be even higher now if the weather had cooperated with warmer temperatures to produce lush pastures earlier. At the Culpeper heifer sale three weeks ago, stock brought an average of four cents a pound less than last year at the same time, he noted. He didn’t see that trend as continuing, however. “Cattle would be bringing higher prices if the grass bad come in earlier.” Thornhill’s forecast parallels that of Virginia Tech’s agricultural experts. VP I animal scientist K.C. Williamson believes thatVirginia cattle producers should havft a, slightly better year in 1984 • than they did- in 1983. The market was triflutficed' “ when beef cattle producers were forced to reduce their herds last fall because of the drought and high cost of feed. With some decrease in beef production as the result and with very little increase in the supply of competing meats coupled with consumer income increases, there should be a modest increase in fed cattle prices above 1983 levels, Williamson said. Assuming feed prices remain stable or drop slightly, feeder calves and yearlings should sell above fed cattle prices throughout the year. “With some sustained improvement in fed and feeder cattle prices, producers will probably retain more heifers for herd building and cull fewer cows. This would reduce beef supplies even further in the latter part of 1984 and into 1985. If this occurs, then the higher price level should be maintained into 1985,” Williamson said. He predicted that producers will see a five to seven percent increase in price at spring sales of steer calves and yearling steers. They averaged $72 and $66 respectively in 1983. Williamson also predicted that prices in the 1984 fall sales will rise 10 to 15 percent for steers, non-fed heifer calves and yearling steers. If this happens, he noted, it will be a sharp contrast from 1983 when prices lagged significantly behind 1982. Figures from the 1982 census of agriculture indicate that Rappahannock farmers may be in a better position to feed cattle with the acreage devoted to hay production jumping from 7,503 to 1978 to 15,795 in 1982. During the same period, dry weight in tons of hay harvested climbed from 11,216 to 15,795. Acres classified as pastureland also in'*creased fj-om 15,250 to 18,136 over'the four years. Hog Production When the bottom fell out of the hog market a few years ago, at least one local farmer put off plans for starting a major hog operation in Rappahannock. The county may yet join the ranks of swine producers, however, if Thornhill's perception of the economic situation is correct. “Hogs are probably at the break even point right now. They’ve been way down for the past two years but I think they’re coming back,” he said, adding that “everything goes in cycles.” According to Virginia Tech experts, hog prices should be at least as good in 1984 as they were in 1983. “It looks profitable for the first half of the year. What happens during the last six months is dependent on what happens to com production,” said animal scientist Charles Cooper. “Prices (Continued on Page 14) Elections On Tuesday Voters in the town of Washington will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 1, to elect a new mayor, treasurer and five council members for two year terms. On the ballot for mayor is Peter Kramer, former head of the council. Also running without opposition is Bradford R. Fisher, incumbent town treasurer. Vying for five council seats are incumbent secretary Dorothy Clater and J. Newbill Miller, current mayor of Washington, and newcomers to the town’s po litical scene, Wallace Critzer, Reinhardt Lynch, Peter Skowronski, William Wickens and Evelyn Miller Willis. According to county registrar Ruth Kilby, 136 people are registered to vote in Tuesday’s elections. However, she noted that the number may be adjusted to reflect those who have recently moved in or beyond the town’s boundaries. The polls at the courthouse will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information Session On Group Home Set Sam Snead, local partner in the proposed Rappahannock Center for Independent Living, has scheduled an informational meeting tonight, April 26, at the courthouse, beginning at 7:30. State and loc&l officials will be on hand to answer questions regarding the dsewage disposal system intended to serve the group home for the elderly planned for the old ski area site in Harris Hollow. In a letter dated April 20 and addressed to neighboring landowners in the hollow, Snead explained that the meeting will provide an opportunity “to discuss what is being planned and voice what concerns you may have about waste water disposal.’’ He emphasized, however, that questions will be restricted to that disposal system. “Time permitting I will try to answer other questions you may have about the project,” Snead wrote. “I am not limiting this meeting to just those who receive this letter,” he continued. “You are welcome to bring your friends and neighbors or other property owners. I want to emphasize, however, (that) I will not address special interest groups or political organizations, only concerned Harris Hollow residents.” Also scheduled to attend Thursday’s informational session are Becky Tolliver from the Health Department’s Division of Water Programs, Gary Moore from the State Water Control Board and Wayne Stanton from Culpeper Engineering. Snead noted this week that additional hearings will be held at a later time on other aspects of the group home proposal. —Rappahannock News Photo/Jon Heddleston BREAKING THE TAPE in last Saturday's Fodderstack Classic, Steve Pinard set a new course record for the 10 kilometer distance, lowering the course mark by 25 seconds. (See story, photos on page 6.) Planning Begins For Co-op Day Camp The encore performance next weekend, May 4 and 5, of “Where I’m Cornin’ From” is just one part of the organizing effort now underway for Rappahannock’s second cooperative community day camp at the 4-H Education Center in Harmony Hollow. List year’s pilot project was so successful that the initial one week session has been tentatively expanded to two two-week camping adventures, the first June 13-22 and 25-29 and the second July 30-August 3 and August 640. Proceeds from the encore presentation of “Where I’m Cornin’ From” plus money raised through the play’s debut last month and by an earlier benefit fashion show have helped make the expanded camping program possible. “We’ve made enough money to definitely go ahead with the two weeks of day camp. Scheduling of the second session will depend in part on the interest shown,” said Pali Delevitt, organizer of last year’s camp and one of the workers on this year’s effort. This week, letters went home to parents of students at the county elementary school, high school and Wakefield School in Huntly. “We’re asking people to sign up for the weeks of their choice,” Delevitt noted. For those who have not received information through the schools, camp applications are available at the Extension office in Washington. “The grounds are fabulous!” said Delevitt of the 4-H Education Center where the day camp will be held. “You would pay at least $100 a week to go to a camp like this in Alexandria or Fairfax.” Fees for Rappahannock campers will be just $35 a week, she reported. “That covers staff salaries and use of the 4-H center’s facilities and shelter plus it includes $5 for pool use.” This year, organizers also hope to provide bus service through coordination with Wakefield School. Delevitt said plans call for the bus to run from the F. T. Valley and Route 231 through Sperryyille and Washington to Massies Corner and then down Route 522 by Flint Hill, Huntly

Police, Fire And Rescue Funding For Summer Driving Studied Emergency Log In addition to routine police duties, local law enforcement officers responded to the following emergency calls during the past week, according to the log kept by the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Department: Tuesday, April 17: Community service. Wednesday, April 18: Assist Welfare Department; Suspicious subject on Route 618, Woodville. Thursday, April 19: Dog bite, Rappahannock Lakes; automobile accident, deer, Route 211, Sperryville; Reckless driving of a motorcycle, Flint Hill area. Friday, April 20: Illegal trespassing, Gid Brown Hollow; prowler, Sperryville. Saturday, April 21: Suspicious vehicle, Route 646, Viewtown; illegal burning, Slate Mills area; automobile accident Route #660, Chester Gap. Sunday, April 22: Suspicious vehicle. Route 606, Flint Hill area; broken windshield, throwing objects at moving vehicle on Route 211 between Washington and Sperryville. Monday, April 23: Larceny, Route 211, Amissville. Fire And Rescue According to the log, the following calls were routed through the dispatch center in the past week: Tuesday, April 17: 10:22 p.m. Sick call on Route 668 in Washington, Washington Rescue Squad. Wednesday, April 18: 11:25 a.m. Possible heart attack, Route 729, two miles from Ben Venue, Flint Hill Medic 4 Unit. Thursday, April 19:11:55 a.m. Brush fire, Route 626, Rock Mills, Castleton and Sperryville Fire Departments. Friday, April 20: 6:59 a.m. Chimney fire, Viewtown, Amissville and Castleton Fire Departments; 7:51 p.m(r Vehicle fire, Hopewell Baptist Church, Route 600, Sperryville Fire Department; 7:56 p.m. Structural fire, Route 621 in Culpeper County, Amissville Fire Department. Saturday, April 21: 6:28 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Route 522, Huntly, Chester Gap and Flint Hill Rescue Squads; 6:28 p.m. Dumpster fire, Route 626, Scrabble, Castleton Fire Department; 7:24 p.m. Patient having seizures, Old Route 211, Washington, Washington Rescue Squad; 8:39 p.m. Dumpster Fire, Route 626, Scrabble, Castleton Fire Department. Sunday, April 22: 6:24 a.m. Sick call, Flint Hill Methodist Church, Flint Hill Rescue Squad; 1:58 p.m. Sick call. Piedmont Avenue, Washington, Washington Rescue Squad. Monday, April 23: 10:48 a.m. Sick call, Route 611, Amissville. Amissville Rescue Squad; 11:01 a.m. Vehicle fire, Route 522, Chester Gap, Chester Gap and Flint Hill Fire Departments; 8:26 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Route 211 in Washington, Washington and Flint Hill Rescue Squads; 9:32 p.m. Sick call, Route 229 in Culpeper County, Amissville Rescue Squad. Correction Last week’s Rappahannock News story, “Aileen Plant’s Work Force Near Record High And Climbing,” incorrectly reported that half of the sewing plant’s work force comes from Rappahannock County and the other half from Flint Hill. The workers at the plant are divided almost evenly between Rappahannock and Front Royal in neighboring Warren County. The News regrets the error. Rappahannock -News Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $&00 Elsewhere in the U.S. per year $10.00 Outside the U.S. per year $8.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION flATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ( ) New ( ) Renewal ( ) Check Enclose NAME ADDRESS ~ CITY STATE_ ZIP 1 ~ Second class postage paid at the Post Office at Warrenton, Va The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper St.. Warrenton. VA. by the Warrenton Printing Company, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA., 22186. POSTMASTER, PLEASE SEND 3579 TO BOX 631. Warrenton, VA. 22186 By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock N«w» Staff Writer Rappahannock school officials must find a new way to pay drivers education teachers during the summer. The dilemma results from a cut in state funds for the program. School Superintendent Robert Estabrook told the school board during its April 10 meeting that starting this summer there will be no state money for “behind-the-wheel” drivers education training. And high school principal Robert Chappell told the board the summer program must be continued to meet the need for drivers training in the county. Teachers working with driving students during the school year have other classroom responsibilities ' which limit their time on the road, Chappell explained. It would place an undue burden on other teachers to try to schedule more road practice during the year. New state rules which cut funding to local jurisdictions also allowed school divisions to increase their per student fee. Estabrook explained that Rappahannock students now pay $25 each to enroll in the drivers education program. This income can go towards paying the teachers, he noted. Estabrook emphasized he would not consider curtailing the county’s program. He and Chappell plan to return to the board at its May meeting with recommendations. In another part of the superintendent’s report, Estabrook expressed satisfaction at the number of students signed up for the new series of special classes for the gifted and talented. School Budget Endorsed At Public Hearing (Continued from Page 1) $42 More On $30,000 Property Lee Bird put the proposed 12 percent increase in the school budget in terms of a dollar increase in local taxes. If the jump in school expenses is absorbed entirely through the real estate tax rate, it works out to a 13 cent rise in the levy, according to Bird. In dollars, that means a person owning property valued at $30,000 will pay $42 more in taxes; someone with property valued at $90,000 will pay an additional $126 and a taxpayer with $300,000 worth of property will owe $420 more. “I think the public schools are the most important thing we do in this community,” said Bird, adding GOLD CUP RACES Broadview Course - Warrenton, Va. Saturday, May 5 Post Time 1:30 p.m. The Virginia Gold Cup 4 miles over Timber H.B.L. PORSCHE-AUDI PURSE 2-Mile Hurdle The First Colony Life Insurance Plate Amateur Hurdle, about 2 miles Two additional hurdle races and a flat race Pre-Race RACE DAY Membership Membership Parking.$20 1 cm-, 3 tickets.$35 Membership Tickets.$7 Race Day General Admission $4; General Parking $3 Tickets and Inquiries: The Virginia Gold Cup Office 9 Main St, Warrenton, Virginia 22186 703-347-2612 Twenty-two pupils in grades 4-7 are signed up for a newspaper reporting course which started on March 29, Estabrook noted. The class is taught by Rappahannock News reporter and freelance writer Theresa Reynolds. A series of guest speakers is the basis of a class on county government. A dozen students from grades 8-12 met with Sheriff John Henry Woodward last Wednesday to hear about his job. Later they will meet with County Clerk Diane Bruce, Treasurer Frances Foster and Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke, Estabrook said. Also on their agenda is a day in court and attendance at the May Board of Supervisors meeting, Estabrook added. A creative writing class for children in the second and third grades is due to start the week after Easter break. It will be taught by former RCES teacher and freelance writer Diane Wood. The summer enrichment program will be continued this year, Estabrook added. Last year’s session involved six teachers: Lynne Baines, Denise Nelson, Deb Mills, Lynn Myrtle, Candy Lamina and Dawn Gehringer-Welch. Approximately two dozen students from grades 5-7 participated in the two week session. Each program was planned to include a number of various academic disciplines and to show that “there is more than one way to think”, Baines explained at the time. These activities ranged from making monsters to figuring out how to get an unwanted hip popotamus out of the bathtub. Estabrook says this year’s session is still open for enrollment. It is available to students in grades 38 who have been identified as gifted and talented through the school screening. Estabrook says approximately 125 children in the system were so identified during the testing. Estabrook invited any of these children to sign up for the summer enrichment class. Approximately 29 have indicated tentative interest so far, he said, but there is still no final count. Assistant Superintendent Tom Campbell has been at work solving other problems. Campbell gave the board his latest special education update. Campbell was charged with implementing state recommendations sent after last spring’s inspection by rehabilitative services coordinator Joe Huffman. “We are now in substantial compliance with state regulations at the elementary school,” Campbell told the board. He reported that curb cuts were made on both sides of the building, one from the front parking lot and the other at the back by the primary playground. Ramps were built leading up to the gym entrance and at the back lot as well “so we have the building now totally accessible to wheelchairs.” Grab bars have been installed in the rest rooms, Campbell added. In addition, handicapped parking signs were received that same day to mark reserved parking spaces. These will be on the other side of the road from the building, Campbell noted, to keep them away from the school bus traffic in the driveway during the afternoons. Campbell says he now will turn his attention to facilities at the high school. Computer Committee Continues Campbell also gave the latest news on a committee forming recommendations on computer classes for both schools. Campbell says the committee hopes to “make proposals in light with state suggestions on what students should be exposed to” in the area of computer literacy and its members “hope to have a program in place next year.” The committee is com-, posed of Campbell along with high school personnel John Toth, Greg Waters and Don Bomberger and elementary school representatives Mike Cotter and Valerie Hibbs. The group met for two hours on March 21, Campbell reported, and plans to meet again next Wednesday. The committee has met with school officials in Fauquier County on several occasions to learn about the computer program there and has also visited the Radio Shack computer center at Fairfax. Campbell says both sources have lent Rappahannock various types of software equipment for the committee to review as it works towards specific computer curriculum plans for Rappahannock. “I’m real pleased,” he told the board. “We’re making progress.” What About School Lunches? Some citizens in attendance were surprised by the rather substantial profit the school lunch program seemed to be making. During his monthly cafeteria report, Estabrook said the school lunch account showed a total balance of (21,442.24. This includes $5,518.12 in reimbursement due from the state. “We’re looking at the possibility of reducing the price next year if we can maintain this kind of balance,” Estabrook said during a later telephone interview. “It’s looking very healthy.” Estabrook added that the account has such a healthy balance that some of the money might have to be returned to the state at the end of the year. “We can only carry a certain surplus,” he said, adding that state and federal guidelines governing school lunch programs that were adopted about six years ago now prohibit spending any of the money on cafeteria equipment. A dishwasher for the high school cafeteria is included in the portion of the proposed school budget under operation and maintenance that deals with repair and replacement of equipment. Reimbursement rules prevent spending money from the school lunch account for the dishwasher, according to Estabrook. “This whole area is pretty regulations-ridden,” he said. Estabrook explained that the increased balance is a result of a greater participation in the lunch program. The average number of lunches sold each day in March has increased from 443 last year to 449 this year at the elementary school and from 206 to 208 at the high school. Half of the total number of high school students are now buying hot lunches on any given day, Estabrook added. There are 415 students enrolled at the high school and 615 at the grade school. Some parents endorsed reducing the lunch price last fall. However, the price remained the same at the end of last year because “it’s elementary school children eat in the cafeteria. He called high school students “a fickle group” with some girls dieting and many teens preferring other foods. “We have pretty much a series of menus we've given a test to over the years” he said, indicating high school attendance “is close to the ceiling now” in terms of numbers that could be expected to participate in the lunch pro-, gram. “We’ve given Judy a couple of years to improve the high school and she certainly has,” he added, crediting the better numbers to school lunch supervisor Judy Burke. Appreciates Supervisors Estabrook said last week’s budget work session between the school board and Rappahannock supervisors was a success. “I was pleased with the opportunity to sit down with the two boards and talk through with the supervisors rather than have a cut and dried presentation from me,” he said, adding that he was “glad the supervisors were willing to spend the evening with us...The notion of two boards working together is a good step in any county so I was very pleased with that.” that school expenditures should be viewed as an investment in the future. “It’s prudent and conservative to maintain ones investment.” The county’s investment in its teaching staff can be protected by encouraging experienced teachers to stay and avoiding excessive turnover, he said, supporting approval of the index pay scale. The roof of the elementary school is another investment that should be protected through adequate repairs, Bird continued. “I walked through there this morning and they’re running out of buckets! It’s kind of a scandal that it’s been allowed to deteriorate to this extent,” he said, encouraging the supervisors to leave intact $110,000 in the budget to complete elementary school roof repairs. “That’s a deferred maintenance bill that has come due this year. I think we have to bite the bullet,” he said of the expenditure that comprises one third of the proposed school budget increase. The 1984-85 budget includes $53,534 for architectural fees to cover the start «pf an expansion program at the high school centered around a new pre-engineered metal gymnasium and renovation of existing space into classrooms, science labs, larger library and cafeteria and other support facilities. Bird called the capital outlay allocation in the proposed budget “prudent and necessary” to meet state requirements and to plan adequately for educational needs of the future. “I don’t like to pay taxes anymore than anybody else,” said Bird, who owns Horseshoe Hollow Farm on Fodderstack Road. “But we get our most visible return from the taxes we pay locally... In the interests of good citizenship, good conservative citizenship, I urge you to do the right thing and pass this chool budget in Smile. B-K Office Supply, Inc. has an Entire Copy Center for the PriceofaCopier Alone The Sharp SF-900Copy Center > 41 Come to our showroom ni see the astonishing new SF-900 compact copy center from Sharp, h makes great quality copies at 40 copies a minute. And it has so many automated features, it does the work of a full-blown ropier center. Yet it costs only a fraction as much. And takes up a fraction of the apace. Drop in today or simply give us a call. 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The proposed index salary scale will only keep teacher pay here from slipping to a less competitive position, she said, ITm high school building program will provide better science labs and core facilities, but will add only two new classrooms, Kilpatrick pointed out. It will do nothing for vocational education and the lV^ hours now taken from the school day by transporting Rappahannock students to Piedmont Vocational Center in Culpeper, she said. But despite its failure to meet educational needs fully, the proposed 1984-85 school budget will probably require a significant tax increase, according to Kilpatrick. At the same time, funds the county receives from the state will decrease next year while Virginia’s overall funding for education is on the rise, she pointed out. Kilpatrick explained that this situation has arisen because the county is ranked near the top in the state in its ability to pay for educa tion when high land values are measured against a relatively sparse population for Rappahannock’s composite index figure. In determining ability to pay, the state doesn’t take into account reduced appriasal values placed on land in the use value taxation program or in agricultural and forestal districts, Kilpatrick noted. She suggested that the supervisors begin worfcng with the county’s representatives in the General Assembly to change the way the composite index (that determines state contributions for education) works against Rappahannock County "so we can pursue the twin goals of improving education and supporting the agricultural base of our economy." (Continued on Page 14) WANTED auto & light duty truck technicians. 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—Rappahannock News Photo/Franklin Schmidt SMILING LADIES of Sperryville’s auxiliary present fireman Steve Leake with a $1,000 check for the volunteer firefighters. The women who raised the money through a series of community dinners include (left to right) Janet Clater, Charlotte Jenkins, Laura Ann Whorton, Betty Lou Waters, Mildred Leake, Josephine Jenkins, Marie Atkins and Joyce Lillard. Local Fire, Rescue Squad Fundraisers Begin By JON HEDDLESTON Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Their mission is to save lives and protect property. When called into action, they respond immediately and urgently. Rappahannock’s volunteer fire departments and rescue squads are there when needed, regardless of weather, time of day or night or personal inconvenience. With fundraising time at hand, these volunteers again are seeking private contributions to keep them providing the best service possible. The following is a brief report on these fundraising activities. Ainissville Amissville now is in the midst of its annual fund drive. To date, 1,175 letters soliciting support have been mailed; 148 responses received. Donations at present total $4,668.00. Castleten Castle ton volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel wrap up a three-month fund drive this Friday with a dinner and give-away of $300., $150., and $75. To gamer private contributions, Castleton volunteers went door to door selling benefit ticket);, the proceeds of which will go directly for the purchase of new equipment. Tops on Caistleton’s list of equipment needs this year will be new hand-held radios. These units enable a volunteer to call for help or additional equipment without leaving the victim of an accident or scene of an emergency. Castleton specified no goal for contributions this year. Flint Hill Flint Hill’s main fundraiser begins the first week of August when a four-day carnival will take place. Again this year, the giveaway will be a new automobile. .• In addition, Flint Hill solicited private contributions by mail in February, sending letters to residents in “first-response” areas, those areas normally served by Flint Hill’s fire and rescue squads. Some dinner fundraisers also will take place in early summer and late fall. Sperryville Fire Sperryville firefighters will conduct a fundraising auction on Saturday, May 12. The auction will take place at the Sperryville Emporium, beginning at 10 a.m. Consignments will be accepted and private donations appreciated. For more information, call Steve Leake at 987-8971. Sperryville Rescue The Sperryville Rescue Squad recently completed its annual beauty contest, netting $1,000 in contributions. Sperryville Rescue is soliciting private contributions by mail again this year. The rescue squad hopes to replace a vehicle, if a new one is purchased, it will cost approximately $3v>,$00, and take four or five years to pay off. Sperryville Rescue’s budget for 1984 will exceed $15,000. Uniforms and extrication equipment will be purchased, if possible. Washington Washington’s Fire Department began its fund drive by mail in February. Some 600 requests for contributions were made; about1 100 donations have been mailed in so far. Washington’s primary objective this year will be completion of the upper portion of the firehall, which presently is just a shell. Even with volunteer help to complete this project, Gene Leggett estimates the cost to be as high as $30,000. The Washington volunteers also hope to add shocktrauma capabilities in 1984. No fundraising goal has been set; Washington hopes to continue receiving private contributions throughout . the year. 1 Editor’s Note; Chester Gap’s fundraising efforts will be covered in next week's edition. Goings On In The Arts By TUTT STAPP-HARRIS and LAURIE MARSHALL RiHihannock Nrw» Special Writer* Weaving On Saturday, April 28, local weaver Stephen Shaffer will open his spring season at “Got It Made” Handwoven Wearables Boutique, located at 4955 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda, Maryland. Stephen will present his classic suits, skirts and tunic tops in cotton and silk. New spring fashions have been designed by Stephen and his partner Esyule Gamache over the winter and will be presented then. An outstanding feature of this weaver and seamstress team is the rich colors and textures in the fabric: skirts of silks and cottons in warm white, azure blue, peach, cocoa and pale blue. Tops in burnt browns, violet and sea green and light blue blended combinations and ofT-white. Classic suits in fuscia, black and white. Stephen and Esyule live and maintain a studio near Slate Mills. Visitors are welcome by appointment. (5473969). Art As Ritual Art blossomed all over the county last weekend as scores of earnest eggs were transformed into bright messengers of springtime reawakening. Undoubtedly many eggs were decorated by persons who disclaim any artistic inclinations, who would never attempt to sketch a sunset or create a poem. And yet the beautiful eggs abounded, to the delight of children and adults alike. Historically, art was a form of religious expression, in both the rituals of holidays and the rituals of daily life. Even though today art is considered to be the realm of a few specialists, this practice of religious expression through created symbols touches us deeply, and provides a space in which anyone can be an artistdecorating Easter eggs, creating and enacting a meaningful ceremony on each night of Hannukah, making homecrafted Christmas decorations, and giving loving and creative attention to the sadar and its traditions are all art in its most historical context. The artistry of daily life and its nurturing influence on family and community is a vital force on our lives. The art of baking fine bread and the time and patience needed to realize a beautiful garden lend quality and caring to our lives, as do dozens of other tasks when performed consciously and with our best effort. The time spent coloring Easter eggs is time away from the passivity of television-watching, away from job worries and the seemingly unstoppable pattern of hurrying in our society. These activities are viable art forms, not only by merit of the finished products, but because of the effect they have on those who perform them and the widespread influence that these individuals can have on our communities and our world. Planning Begins For Second Co-op Day Camp and Chester Gap to the 4-H Center over the mountain in Warren County. Wide Range Of Activities Class offerings tentatively include tennis, swimming, soccer, drama, art, music, dance, tumbling, canoeing, softball, horseback riding, volleyball, basketball and nature studies. Instrucr s* tion will be provided by volunteers as well as paid instructors, both adults and teenagers. Part of the thrust of the day camp is to provide jobs for local youngsters, Delevitt noted. The Extension office is now taking applications from young people, ages 15-18, interested in being junior leaders. Deadline for submission is May 11, Delevitt said, adding that teen counselors must attend upcoming 4-H leadership training sessions. This year’s organizational effort is not a solo affair. Delevitt, as volunteer coordinator, is working with Florence Vickers, Rappa hannock’s new home demonstration and 4-H agent, and John Dooley, director of the 4-H Education Center. In addition, assistance is coming from day camp director Hunt Harris and advisory committee members Steve Scoggins, Mary Jane Capello, Karen Rodgers and Charlotte Nichols. Laurie Marshall, executive director of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, is also helping. Currently, the Virginia Commission for the Arts is reviewing a grant application for the day camp. A decision is expected by May 15. If the grant is awarded, a second two-week session will definitely be scheduled, according to Delevitt. In addition, the grant will enable the advisory committee to offer more scholarships for needy families who would not otherwise be able to afford to send their children to camp, she added. When parents return the camp application forms, they should indicate if they’re interested in applying for a scholarship, Delevitt said. Enrollment in the camp is limited to 70 youngsters per week. “Spaces will be awarded on a first come, first served basis so applications should be in by May 20 to ensure a slot,” Delevitt said. For additional information, parents who want to enroll their children and adults or teenagers interested in a summer job should call the Rappahannock Extension office at 6753619 or camp director Hunt Harris at 987-8564. Delevitt urged support for the summer day camp which will provide recreation for youngsters and jobs for teenagers. “What we do for our children, we do for ourselves, for the growth of our community,” she said. “If we want the maximum development of our children’s potential, we have to give them something now or they’ll go elsewhere and deplete the community of its most precious resource.” Clean-up Week i rttuiuuiiaiijr, spring is the time for washing windows, moving all the furniture from the living room and waxing floors, taking down the dining room curtains and sending them off to the cleaners and otherwise getting the indoors spick and span. Staying in step with tradition, Washington’s Town Council has designated April 23 through 30 as town cleanup week, time to give the uuiuuuia a uvcr as well. A special trash pickup to aid residents with their cleanup projects is set for this Saturday, April 28. Bags of trash, bundles of wire and other refuse should be left as close to the street’s edge as possible for collection. Townspeople are reminded that this special trash pickup is not intended for bumables. PEC SPRING OUTING Windrush Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunday, April 29 Bird walks begin 8 A.M. Wildflower walks begin 9 A.M. Bring Your Own Picnic Call (703) 347-2334 to Register Rain Date: May 6 Windrush is located in Rappahannock County on the South side of Route 637. Turn east onto 637 from U.S. 522 at Wakefield School (two miles north of Flint Hill). Or turn west (and north) onto 637 horn 647 (the Marshall-Flint Hill Road). Or take 645/637 north and west from U.S. 211 west of AmissviDe. Meet at Windrush Gate. Tax Deductible NEEDED i GIFTS & For pt The Birth Of Great Meadow With final preparation of facilities for our new community site for steeplechasing, three-day eventing, pony club and other open field events, The Meadow Outdoors Foundation needs gift of these items• Grooms Viewing Stand ($700 each named) • Timber Fences ($500 each named) • Tractor (50 HP or larger) • Walkie Talkie System ($7,500) • Flags (U.S., Virginia) • Flag Poles • Snow Fence • Manure Spreader (used or new) • Fence rails • Telephone or electric poles • PVC pipe - any length or size Phone 253-5126. Thank You. Contributions to the Meadow Outdoors Foundation are tax deductible under Section 501(c)(3) IRS Code. RAPPAHANNOCK AEROBIC DANCE 6 Week Spring Session April 30 - June 8 Fee: $20.00 for twice a week $30.00 for unlimited attendance Time: Mon. & Wed. 4:00-5:00 p.m Flint Hill Fire Hall Tues & Thurs. 9:00-10:00 a.m. & Fri. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Old Washington School house Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Elementary School Gym New Students Welcomed! Call Rose Ann Sharp at 675-3887 for more information FARMERS CO-OP NO-SALE! The below listed items are currently NOT on sale. The prices listed in this ad are our everyday low coop prices. So come get 'em today or wait till next week — either way, you save when you shop co-op. n PINE BARK MULCH 3CU. FT. n PINE BARK DECO NUGGETS 3CU.FT. 3CU.FT. MULCH $2.55 (Or $2.50 Cash) 3CU.FT. PINE BARK DECO-NUGGETS *3.25 (Or$3.19Cash) 3CU.FT. PINE BARK MICRO NUGGETS PINE BARK MICRO NUGGETS 3CU.FT. *2.95 (Or $2.89 Cash) NO Restrictions, NO Limit on Purchase, and NO Hassles When You Shop At The Co-op. 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ftappafyattnock i^etos An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher JOHN T. TOLER, Exec Vice Pres DAPHNE L HUTCHINSON, Editor/General Manager BARBARA C. BURKE, Office Manager 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, April 26,1984 A Good Start Rappahannock’s Board of Supervisors initiated practices in the past few weeks of budget preparation that should help build renewed public confidence in local government. For the first time, they met with the School Board in a special work session. They listened to school administrators and School Board members explain the pressing needs of the county’s educational program. They listened to explanations and justifications for the requested 12 percent increase in school expenditures. The exercise has to have given the supervisors a better understanding of the school costs that account for 80 percent of the county’s tax dollars. Then on Monday, the supervisors held their first evening public hearing on a proposed school budget. Night meetings on school expenditures have been sought in the past to no avail. Daytime public hearings have been sparsely attended. School supporters claim it’s been because most of those who promote quality education for Rappahannock County have jobs and can’t arrange to attend a 10 a.m. public hearing on Monday morning. Whatever the reason has been, on Monday night the courtroom was full. And everyone who spoke—with the exception of one supervisor—endorsed the School Board’s funding request for 1984-85 as submitted. The exercise has to have given the supervisors a clearer understanding that their constitutents are willing to pay higher taxes if it means quality education. After the hearing, every member . of the board stayed to talk with concerned citizens. Supervisors Charles Estes, J. R. Latham and Nelson Lane were there until the lights were turned out and the last person had left the empty courthouse. The private conversations have to have given the supervisors greater insight into commitment of at least some county citizens to quality education. And on the other side, the willingness of the supervisors to listen should convince people that they do care about the wishes of the voters— even with election time almost four years away. It’s a good start. But the supervisors shouldn’t stop there with just a work session, a night meeting and 45 minutes spent talking to those who want to see Rappahannock’s educational programs upgraded. They should follow the unanimous recommendation of the audience at Monday’s hear* ing and approve the 1984-85 schoolX budget as it has been submitted— without any cuts. i We need a new roof on the e/ ementary school. The $110,000 included for the long ongoing repair project should be viewed, not as an educational expense, but as af deferred maintenance bill that has finally come due. Anything less than completion of the roof repairs will imperil the health, safety and educatio nal progress of the children in that school. We need an additional math teacher at the high school. The focus today is on academic challenge and excellence and to that end, the State Department of Education, following the recommendations of the Presidential Commission of Education, has imposed tougher math requirements for graduation. Without the new teacher, those requirements will not be met at Rappahannock County High School. We need to reward—and keep— our experienced teachers. The proposed index salary scale is designed to do that. Supervisor Nelson Lane maintains that the index scale will stifle our chances of attracting the best of the crop of new teachers. He ignores the fact that Rappahannock is already much more competitive in atarting salary than it is in pay for teachers who have polished their talents during a few years in the classrooms. And by focusing on starting salary, he apparently assumes that any new teachers hired by Rappahannock to replace less than satisfactory or retiring personnel will be fresh out of college ahcfstarting at the bottom of the experience scale. We need to attract the best of veterans, as well, to fill our vacancies. We need a building program at 1 the high school. A few years ago, the School Board studied the offerings at RCHS and after much deliberation, voted to add new courses, such as academic English and additional math. But the curriculum expansion was scrapped. There was no room to squeeze even one more class into the overcrowded building. Youngsters must try to learn laboratory science without a science laboratory. There are no language lab facilities. One boys’ bathroom and one girls’ bathroom—with no accomodations for handicapped students— serves an enrollment of over 420. There is no clinic space where sick children can wait to be picked up by parents, no music room for aspiring singers or musicians. Young actors rehearsing their lines must compete for space with young athletes practicing their jump shots in the combination gymnasium/auditorium. The library is jammed, limiting both books and the number of students who can use this resource. The cafeteria holds less than a quarter of the youngsters who attend RCHS; the rest must eat outside or in classrooms after waiting in line for almost half their lunch period just to be served. Teachers move from room to room for classes, hauling their materials with them, unable to stay at their desks where they can more effectively use their planning periods. And the list goes on... The supervisors have made a good start by listening to school needs. We urge them to make a good finish by approving the proposed 198485 school budget as submitted. Our children deserve no less. Gospel Music OnStage Saturday This Saturday evening, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Washington’s Gay Street Theater, an exciting evening of gospel music is planned. Four local groups will be performing: The Macedonia Price Singers from the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill, The Clarence E. Dearing Gospel Chorus of the Washington First Baptist Church, The Singing Word from the Amiss ville United Methodist Church and the Spiritualaires of the Promised Land Baptist Church in Washington. Rev. Shorb of Flint Hill’s Methodist Church and Rev. Dean of Macedonia Baptist Church will lead the opening songs and prayers. It will be an ecumenical night of music, hand-clapping and singing praises to the Lord. Proceeds will go to benefit the Macedonia Price Singers and the Promised Land Baptist Church. Baked goods and cider will be on sale. This program has been planned in cooperation with the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC). Tickets are $3 in advance at the Beauty Box, the Middle St. Gallery and. the RAAC office, and $3.50 and the door. Call 675-3347. Park Visits Increase Parks are more popular this year, judging by figures supplied this week by the Shenandoah National Park. To date the number of visits counted at the various Shenandoah entrance stations has climbed 18.8 percent compared with the first three months of 1963. Through the end of March there were 128,800 visits in 1964 compared with 118,110 < during the same period last year. During the month March there were 62,600 1984, just 62,000 in 1983. In other statistics supplied by park officials, the number of overnight stays at Shenandoah showed a slight increase. To date there were 10,215 overnight < 5-2. stays in 1984 compared with 10,644 in 1963. During March there were 6,799 this year, 7,416 last year. At Big Meadows the weather records showed a high temperature of 64 degrees in March. The low was six degrees. There was 8.06 inches of precipitation, 13.6 inches of snow. LOur Rappahannock Heritage Letters To The Editor Common Sense Says “No” To Group Home To the editor Today, April 21, I received a letter from the Rappahannock Center for Independent Living (RCIL), informing me of an informational meeting for concerned citizens and neighbors about the waste water disposal system planned for the RCIL. I might add that this is the first information, either by letter, phone, or personal contact, that I have received from Mr. Snead or any of his associates about the new plans for the old Rappahannock Ski Area. My family came to Harris Hollow when I was seven years old. I have lived here for over 30 years. I own a substantial tract of land known as “The Plains,” which joins the Rappahannock Ski Area. I am presently raising a family of my own and plan to spend the rest of my life here. I represent no political organization or special interest group. I’m not an expert on, anything; 1 have no college ' degrees. I do have something I wouldn’t trade for any of the above. It’s called common sense. To begin with, the Ski Area was established for just that purpose. It sounded sensible. It was not far from a large metropolitan area. The climate was as cold as any place within an hour’s drive from D. C. The slope of the land was steep, with enough moderately sloped land for parking, etc., at the bottom of the slopes. Most important, the property was protected from the warm sunshine. There was less than five hours of sunshine per day on the slopes. As I said, it sounded sensible, but Mother Nature prevailed, answering with warm winters and heavy rains at the most inopportune times — Christmas and New Year holidays, etc. The Ski Area failed. A lot of money was lost. It was a bad business adventure. Next came the amusement park theme. Why not turn the site into a yearround recreational area? It sounded sensible, or did it? The first thing you need for an amusement park is a million people close by. We didn’t have them and I hope we never will. The Arab oil embargo and hard economic times soon killed the idea. Now we come to the newest proposal, a so-called Rappahannock Center for Independent Living. If there were five reasons why the first two ideas were bad, there must be a hundred reasons why this idea is worse. To begin with, the soil at the Ski Area is mostly sand, loam and rocks. It all adds ■ up to one thing: drainage problems. If the area is to house 100 to 115 people along with 50 employees and an undetermined number of visitors, combined with laundry, dishwashing, bathing, etc., then I think the area would need a waste water disposal system compatible to the one present proposed for the town of Sperryville. There is no way the land between where the buildings will be and where Rush River will contipue to be can absorb or hold this much waste water. We have spent years and lots of money to clean up the problem in Sperryville. Why create another one just as bad -in Harris Hollow? Rush >i River may have had its classification changed by Richmond but it hasn’t changed in Harris Hollow, not yet anyway. If I were a resident of the town of Washington, I would be very concerned about my water supply, as the town well is located on the banks of Rush River. It may take 10 to 15 years for the waste water to find its way into the water table. It could be a lot sooner. Thank God I live above the Ski Area. This old country boy knows that water and everything else flows down hill! I could fill this paper with other rasons why the RCIL should not be built in Harris Hollow. I’ve seen the road closed for days due to snow, floods, and ice storms. I’ve had to borrow a generator to keep the food in my freezer from spoiling when the electricity was off for more than three days. There are various poisonous snakes and insects to constantly nibble on you during the summer months. It is a long way to the nearest hospital; the Medical Center at Washington is already overused. If you have to wait a half hour now to see a doctor, you will have to wait longer with the additional people. The Center for Independent Living will be expensive to build and operate, due to its remoteness, excessive grading, trucking of goods, heating, etc. I could go on but most people should get the picture. This time we are not talking about the money of individuals or private enterprise. We are talking about taxpayers’ money. I’m sure there is a need for just such a facility. I’m not against that — just the location. If Mr. Snead could provide the following, I’m all for his idea: 1. Keep the waste water out of Rush River and everyone’s drinking water downstream from the facility. Not just the first year of operation but 20 years from now. 2. Have a doctor on call 24 hours a day. 3. Have his own ambulance, driver, and related personnel. Not the county’s. 4. Install and maintain an alternate source of electricity such as a hospital is required to do. 6. Provides his own snow removal equipment so an ill resident of the facility could get out to a doctor or hospital in case of an emergency. 6. Get rid of the snakes, mosquitos and insects that would constantly plague people living in the group home. Now, you cannot sit outside after sundown in the summer months. 7. Last but not least, move the mountain behind the Ski Area so our elderly citizens could receive the full day of sunshine they so richly deserve and eryoy. These conditions will satisfy me and most other residents of the county. The people who will be living there deserve them and more. We had outside help getting rid of the last two adventures at the Ski Area — Mother Nature and the Arabs. This time we don’t need any outside help. What we need is right here. It’s free. It’s called common sense. I urge every resident of Harris Hollow and also of the town of Washington to attend the meeting at the Rappahannock County courthouse tonight, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. JOHN CLARK, JR. A very concerned citizen of Harris Hollow A Successful Day To the editor Fodders tack Day became, last Saturday, much more of a Day, rather than just a Morning. The gathering of participants and spectators by increased numbers suggested that the efforts of different Rappahannock organizations were so timely as to earn a spreading reputation which might guarantee a healthy growth in attendance in the future. The success of the pet show proves that the idea which labored against all odds last year had survived and could triumph after all. The performance of the Aerobic Dancers, with the expert guidance of Roseanne Sharp, demonstrated that the growing recognition of the benefits obtained from well designed exercises could result in enjoyment for spectators as well as the dancers. Following the f “Aerobics,” a related activity of carefully choreographed routines filled the Gay Street Theater to overflowing to reveal in the humor of the precisely trained “Breakenoids” from Prince William County plus several Rappahannock assistants. Their intent to amuse found delighted response in the receptive audience. Their concentration and skill were admirable. Last, but not least, the RAAC Film Club put on “The Man from Snowy River,” a movie qualified to take its place with a long list of exceptionally excellent presentations in the revived theater. Beautiful color, magnificant settings, credible acting and the action of the story bound tightly together by the pounding hoofs of wildly streaming horses added up to a portrait ot enormous vitality and raw emotions. It was a handsome climax to a day of great exertions. In conclusion, as cochairmen of fund raising for RAAC, Sam and I wish to express appreciation for the work of all those who loyally support the intentions of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, whether in supplying refreshments or entertainment to the county. WALDRON O’CONNOR Washington The fastest wind ever recorded at the Earth’s surface swept across Mount Washington, in New Hampshire, in 1934. Its speed was 231 miles an hour, says National Geographic. -From Both Barrels -a The Fading Politics Of Planked Shad By GEORGE BOWLES In a way, last week’s Shad Planking in Wakefield was symbolic of the condition of Virginia’s political parties, as well as the state’s politics in general, in the mid-1980s. It was bland and listless beyond belief. Now, this is not a reference to the social aspects of the occasion. As an outing it was a grand affair, with the fellowship, liquid refreshments and political talk flowing like a Niagara of good cheer through the backwoods of Surry County. But as a vehicle for political intelligence and insight, the old Shad Planking ain’t what it used to be. One recalls that in the earlier years of the institution, say, a couple of decades ago, the all-white, allmale audiences were rallied to the Byrd organization’s cause-of-the-moment by the rolling thunder of oratory from the flat-bed truck which served as a speakers platform. The future of the Commonwealth could be cieariy reaa in me signs and symbols of the gathering. But times changed. As the Republican Party became more conservative and more socially acceptable (by Shad Planking standards), it’s members * invaded the event. Grudgingly, the color and gender bars were also lowered. Thus, at this 36th annual planking of the shad, the guests were probably predominantly Republican, only 99 percent male and 99.9 percent white. Who can stay the hand of progress! Ranging through the crowd were scores of politicians shaking hands, slapping backs and testing the uncertain political waters. Some were searching for votes, while others were determining if it was worth their time to try to search for them. The common bond which united the vast majority of those attending, whether Democrat, Republican or independent, was the brotherhood forged of obligatory Virginia conservatism. At the shad plankings this ranges in degree from very to ultra. And since it does so range, and since an odd symbiotic relationship between the Democrats, the GOP and others does so bind them, those attending were very leery about voicing thoughts which might offend anyone whose help might be needed further on down the pike. Indeed, a traditional feature of any Shad Planking is an attack by the principal speaker on the extravagance and general rascality of the federal government. This had always served as a sort of rite of defiance of events stemming from the day of infamy at Appomattox. This year the task fell to former Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. In rolling Godwinian tones he dutifully blasted the federal government for its trillion-dollarplus national debt. But since Godwin is a Reagan man, and since Reagan, is responsible for doubling the debt during his three years in office, Godwin didn’t dwell long on the subject. The bipartisan crowd gave his speech warm bipartisan applause. What has happened to the Shad Planking is similar to what has happened to Virginia politics in general. The conservative Republican party has moved to occupy the high ground on the state’s political right. In order to win elections, the Democrats have had to move to the right, thus often blurring the philosophical line between the parties and their candidates. This has caused outrage among the Democrat’s black, liberal and labor constituent groups. The “new Democratic Party” organized under Gov. Chuck Robb claims to have spread an umbrella wide enough to shelter all of the party’s diverse components. It worked in 1981 when Robb and ticket^swept the state. Whether this triumph, which was largely the result of a charismatic leader heading the ticket plus a series of lucky breaks, has been converted into a real organization at mid-deead^ remains to be seen. In the meanwhile, most of the Virginia electorate views all this with a collective yawn. With both parties trying to woo the state’s vast moderate-to-conversative electorate, most voters tend to forget about party labels and vote for the individuals whose views most closely conform to their own. This being the case, it is arguable that, sadly, Virginia politicians place a higher premium on followership than on leadership. And if this is so, don’t look for any George Masons or Tom Jeffersons to emerge on Virginia’s political scence any time soon. If they did appear they would likely be accused of opposing the state’s right-to-work law and favoring gun control. At least they probably would have been so accused at the Shad Planking. Fodderstack Is History To the editor: The Sixth Fodders tack 10K Classic is history and I want to thank all of the volunteers and sponsors who contributed towards the successful running of the race. Special thanks are given to the Sperryville, Flint Hill and Washington Rescue Squads and the Rappahannock County Sheriffs De partment. I especially want to thank you, Daphne, and Barbara, and the Rappahannock News for the help you have given us, not only with publicity, but during the early stages of planning and organizing. DIANE BRUCE Washington Responsible And Affordable To the editor During the evening of April 23, a full courtroom gathered to tell the Board of Supervisors what they thought of the 1984-85 school budget recommended by the School Board. All of those who spoke, save one of the supervisors, urged passage of the budget without farther reductions. There are two observations that should be made now. First, the School Board’s budget is already “bare bones” and “fiscally responsible”; it is, in fact, the result of many compro mises and should not be compromised any further. Second, the financial impact of the proposed budget increase over 1983-84 is readily affordable; it would add only about $70 to the real estate tax bill on property valued at $50,000. Those who want to see the budget passed as is should call their supervisor before Monday, April 30, when final action is to be taken. The supervisors are elected by you. They will listen. Washington LEE BIRO

Rappahannock County School News Trio Takes Trip To Trade Thoughts Rappahannock’s FHS (Future Homemakers Association) president Debbie Pullen says the recent convention in Roanoke was good because “basically you get ideas from other people there.” “All the schools from the state got input from other schools — what they’re doing (that we can do) to make ours better,” she said. There were workshops to get ideas and Pullen says the local representatives brought back several good ones. Faculty advisor Betty Wood drove Debbie and treasurer Wendy Burke to Roanoke on April 5. They stayed overnight at the Hotel Roanoke during the two day session. The concept Debbie brought back that she’d like to try here is something called “Start.” It’s a compet itive event during which students participate in mock job interviews. Winners go on through state and national contests. Pullen says “Start” also has other categories, such as public speaking, that would be useful to load students. Some of the demonstrations she saw at the conference were valuable as well, Pullen added. She especially noted two. One dealt with the prevention of child abuse. The other taught how to get the community more involved in FHA. Community involvement is one of the FHA president’s pet projects. She likes people to know that FHA is not strictly a home economics oriented organization. Nowadays it involves people of all ages, she says, pointing out that the local club activities include pupils at the kindergarten and senior dti FHA... IS FOR EVERYONE . COME SAIL % WITH US FHA PRESIDENT DEBBIE PULLEN zens at the nursing homes, based thing,” she says, em“So it’s really a community phasizing her firm belief tnat r HA is sometmng everybody should get involved in.” In their own community service, FHA members recently made Easter baskets for each child in Rappahannock’s kindergarten class. The high school students colored eggs for the younger children and staged an Easter egg bunt at the elementary school. FHA tries to plan something special to take to the kindergarten on each holiday, according to Pullen. The members also help their elders celebrate the holidays. The sophomore is serving her second term as club president. She thinks the time spent on FHA activities has been well worth while. “I really do enjoy it,” she says. “Our club is very, very small but I think the more activities we get the more members we will have.” UUIHJ5 IA3 CUI1V CllLlUHS 10 how she gets the ideas she will use to help make the club grow. The Child Care & Learning Center April 30-May 4 Monday Peanut butter sandwiches, buttered peas, celery sticks, applesauce with raisins, milk. Tuesday Zucchini egg and cheese casserole, baked sweet potatoes, sliced peaches, milk. Wednesday Bean Tennessee corn pone, buttered green beans, sliced pears, milk. Thursday Tomato rarebit on English muffins, buttered turnip greens, celery sticks, pineapple chunks, milk. Friday Manicotti, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, mixed fruit, milk. On Fodderstack Day Breakdancing Provides Break By JON HEDDLESTON 9U/T Writer It’s a relatively recent phenomenon—an unusual dance that combines the isolation techniques of mime and modern dance, the athletics of gymnastics and the rhythms of soul. And, like a marble cake, it swirls to create a smooth and perfect recipe. It’s called breakdancing. Breakdancing made its formal public debut in Washington on Fodderstack Day. Breakdancers and aerobic dancers both were part of events sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for Arts in the Community (RAAC). Actually, there were two breakdancing groups. The Breakazoids, four young men from Prince William County, joined local youths Patrick Brown of Flint Hill and Herbert Shanks of Washington. RAAC director Laurie Marshall invited the Breakazoids after hearing about them through Cheryl Taylor of Old Hollow. Cheryl’s twin nephews, Larry and Terry Graham, both are members v of the Breakazoids. \ The breakdancers from Prince William met the breakdancers from Rappahahnock for the first time jufct 15 minutes before showtime. “It pleased me to see the respect the performers gave each other,” Marshall said. "They’d known each other for such a short period of time.” Time stood still, seemingly, while the breakdancers performed before a capacity crowd at the Gay Street Theater. The Breakazoids took the stage first, dressed in black with white gloves and shoes. Their tightly choreographed routine included back flips, shoulder spins, undulating crawls, electricity and robot moves. Brown and Shanks followed, demonstrating a liquid and skillful style of their own. Both groups then combined, creating a routine that was quickly planned backstage before the show, and a little bit ad-libbed, too. Brown first saw break dancing on T.V., and first practiced it at home on the living room floor, much to his mother's dismay. “Mom thought it was stupid at first,” he said. “When she heard it was sweeping the nation, she told me to go for it.” Rappahannockers young and old alike went for the energy and grace of the breakdancers. Autograph seekers crowded the stage after the show; other folks waited outside to compliment the performers and ask more questions. Patrick Brown, a freshman at Rappahannock High, is the son of Carolyn and Will Brown. Herbert Shanks, a sixth-grader at Rappahannock Elementary, is the son of Barbara Dennis Shanks and the late Herbert Shanks. Rappahannock News mokVM May SISTER ACT—Nipth grade Maria and sixth grade Claire Roeroer are among Rappahannock dancers who were cast in the Fauquier Community Theater production of “Guys and Dolls.” The show opens in Warrenton on May 18. School Menus — RCES April 30-May 4 Monday BIRTHDAY. Chicken pattie on bun, french fries, buttered peas, cheese straws, choice of milk. Tuesday Spaghetti/beef and cheese sauce, apple, celery, carrot sticks, buttered succotash, homemade roll/butter, choice of milk. Wednesday Grilled ham and cheese on bun, steak fries, baked beans, homemade applesauce cake, choice of milk. Thursday Sliced turkey sandwichAettuce, tomato, and mayo, onion rings, strawberry jello/fruit, choice of milk. Friday Little smokies, macaroni and cheese, peas and car rots, fresh pear, homemade biscuit/butter, choice of milk. RCHS April 30-May 4 Monday Choice of Italian sub, or steak’ums on bun, french fries, chilled mixed fruit, homemade apple sauce cake, choice of milk. Tuesday Spaghetti/beef and cheese sauce, tossed salad/dressing, buttered succotash homemade french bread/butter, choice of milk. Wednesday Choice of chicken pattie on bun, or sausage pattie on homemade biscuit, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, baked apples, choice of milk. Thursday - Barbecue chicken, potato salad, buttered peas, homemade roll/butter choice of milk. Friday Choice of sausage pizza, or hot dog on bun, potato rounds, sliced peaches, homemade yellow cake/chocolate frosting, choice of milk. NOTICE The Planning Commission of Rappahannock County has recaived and forwarded to tha Advisory Committee, an application tor a tag-on to tha axMing Nad Johnaon Agricultural and Foraatal District in tha Pladmont Magisterial District of Rappahannock County, Virginia Tha application it mada pursuant to Chapter 26, Section 15.1 - 1509 of tha Coda of Virginia, 1950 as amended. Pursuant to Section 15.1-1511 of tha Coda of Virginia, notice is hereby given of tha following. (i) The aforesaid proposal is on file and open to the public Inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. (H) Any municipality whose territory encompasses or is part of tha proposed district may propose a modification in any form deemed appropriate by such municipality. (Hi) Any such modification must be filed with the local Planning Commission within thirty (30) days of tha filing of the original proposal. (tv) a) The proposed district includes aM lands intended to be included in the district and no further proposals by tha owners desiring such district will be considered at tha time of such application. b) Any owner included in the proposal may withdraw his land, in whole or in part, at anytime until the local governing body makes a final decision as to the constitution of the district. c) Additional qualifying lands may be added to this district after its creation upon separate application pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended at any time following such creation. (v) At the termination of a 30-day period from the date of the filing of said application, the proposal and propoeed modifications will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors and the Advisory Committee. There after a public hearing will be held on the proposal and any propoeed modifications. 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Pinard Sets New Fodderstack Mark Three hundred and sixty-nine runners massed at the start in Flint Hill last Saturday morning. Thirtytwo minutes and twenty seconds later, SteVe Pinard of Hart wood broke the tape in Washington, setting a new record for the 10 kilometer Fodderstack Classic. The overall mark wasn’t the only one to fall under Saturday’s overcast sky and moderate temperatures which combined with no wind to produce ideal racing conditions. Kimberlee D. Belgea crossed the line in 36:46, establishing a new record for women and shattering the previous record by a full seven minutes and seven seconds. Second and third place women runners Windi Runion and Pam Heinze also beat the old record of 43:53. Frank Reynolds of Washington claimed his fourth Eva L. Smith Memorial presented to the first Rappahannock man to finish and Betty Settle captured her third Smith Memorial for the first county woman. Their performances prompted race organizer Diane Bruce to announce, “I challenge anyone to beat these two!”, as she handed out the original trophies, crafted this year by Rappahannock potter June Jordan. Reynolds finished 13th overall and third in the men’s 40-49 age 'division. Previously, he has placed as high as second overall and first in his age division. However, his time of 35:56 on Saturday was his best performance ever over the demanding Fodderstack course. “I’m more than satisfied!” remarked the exhila-' rated Washington resident after he’d caught his breath’. Betty Settle’s Memorial winning time of 46:55 was also good enough to take first place in the women’s 30-34 age division. Grace Sims was the only other first place finisher from Rappahannock, winning the women’s 60 and over age division. Merrill Strange from Castleton and Mary O’Meara from Slate Mills, both former winners of the Eva L. Smith Memo rial, placed in their divisions. In other local highlights, Faye Crescenti earned $500 in pledges this year by running the six mile course for her older friends in the Rappahannock Nutrition Program for senior citizens. Another jogger for dollars, Dennis Wingfield, covered the Fodders tack course, his first ever road race, in 58:18. The history teachers and SCA sponsor was running to earn money for a new trophy case at Rappahannock County High School. Nancy Secrist, Rappahannock’s former home demonstration and 4-H agent, was back from New York City for the Fodderstack but she didn’t compete this year, "however, her son Bart ran the 10 kilometers in 52:08. In the expectant mothers’ class, a new addition to the Fodderstack’8 categories, local entries Daphne Hutchinson (expecting in two weeks) and Stephanie Ridder (expecting in seven) crossed the finish line together, posting times of two hours and 12 minutes. The last two walkers to arrive in Washington, they trailed the mothers pushing carriages—Diane Wood, Laurie Marshall and Beth Levick— by about 15 minutes. Other Rappahannock runners and their times were Paul Regan (38:04), John Borgens (39:07), Phillip Strange (42:32), Ted Walsworth (42:32), Richard Hogan (42:54), Michael Eidson (44:12), Jonathan Watson (44:32), Jerry Martin (46:57), Brian Updike, whose father is factor dike of Washington (48:23), John Raney (48:34), Matthew Eidson (49:27), Vinnie De Louise (51:14), John Fannon (51:34), Curtis Nichols (51:54), Doug Nichols (52:07), Tom Taylor (52:43), Nancy Massie (54:39), Dennis Fairbrother (54:39), Katie Arnold (56:35), Becky Hogan (58:42), Linda Pestelle (58:42), John Alexander (59:49) and Sue Karp (59:51). Marti Nelson, the prior women’s record holder who took first overall for women ALL SILVER REPLATING REDUCED 25% No charge for straightening* SALE ENDS MAY 31 BRING IN SILVER TODAY! AFTER Make YOUR old Silver look like NEW! Every Item Replated at Sale Prices This is an excellent time to take advantage of these low low prices to have your worn silverware antiques and family heirlooms replated like new These pieces are now more valuable tfwi ever and make wonderful gifts All work HEAVILY SILVERPLATED by our skilled silversmiths and Sale prices apply to ALL pieces c FuH 25 Yoar Warranty on |U silvar raptatfno. HK ASOUT FULL DETAILS •REPAIR PWJCY: FREE OBIT REMOVAL and aM0NMta| m O Nmm m ‘ONLY SUM FON AMY UNO ANO ALL MOTIONAL N&AM, no mMst how (My Call Ted Portnoy 347-2336 or347-3175 nmo Camay Of Bill Young GRACE SIMS, county librarian, proved she knows racing as well as books on Saturday as she took first place in the Fodderstack’s 60 and over division with a time of 89:18. in 1982 and 1963, finished in 47:43. Another former Fodderstack winner, Chris Flavin, ran in 38:22. According to organizer Kane Bruce, Saturday’s field of 369 was the largest ever. “We had about 100 more than last year’s record for entries,” she reported. Winners in each of the men’s and women’s divisions and the times were: First 3 men to finish, 32:20 Steve Pinard, 33:25 James Alexander III, 33:40 Tim Kearney. Age Categories: Male 12 and under 44:22, Evan Wiesel; 13-18 34:27, Matt Coyle; 19-24 36:01, Brian Pinard; 25-29 34:36, Paul Baltutis; 30-34 34:45, Michael'S. Banks; '35-89 37:04, Butch Snow; 40-49 3633, Sean O’Connor, 50-59 39fl8, Bob Stanhope; 60 and over 47:11, Ben Johnson. First 3 women to finish, 36:46, Kimberlee D. Belgea, 41:04, Windi Runion, 41:37, Pam Heinxe. Age Categories: Female 12 and under 56:35, Katie Arnold; 13-18 44:18 Kiran Beyer, 19-24 44:51, Barbara Fogelberg, 25-29 5331, Laura Henshaw; 30-34 46:56, Betty Settle; 35-39 47:43, Marti Nelson; 40-49 51:01, Betty Dameron; 50-59 48:10, Rachel Bourn; 60 & over 89:18, Grace Sims. Photo Com*? or Bin Yom« TWO RUNNERS IN THE FAMILY—Frank Reynolds, first Rappahannock man across the line in last Saturday’s Fodderstack Classic, congratulated daughter Grace on her finish. Reynolds won his fourth Eva L. Smith Memorial trophy with a time of 35:56, his best ever for the 10 kilometer race. _ Rappahannock News PhofcvT. Revrolda REPEAT WINNER—Betty Settle duplicated ner performance of last year, again claiming die Eva L. Smith Memorial for the first Rapphannock woman to finish in the Fodderstack Classic. She also won the 30-34 women’s division. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Filing Petitions and Date of Election of Soil and Water Conservation District Directors ' An election of Directors for the Culpeper 8oil and Water Coneervation District will ba held in the general election on November 6, 1984. The District encompasses the Counties of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock, Including any Incorporated towns therein. Candidates for elected Directors must reaide within the boundary of the county (or Incorporated town within the county) which such candidates shall represent upon election. TWo Directors shall be elected to repreeent all the citizens within each county. Nominating petitions for the office of Dt»«aor must be filed with the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Commission no later tlmn 5.-00 p.m. (E.D.T.) on June 7,1984. Each petition must be signed by twenty-five or owe registered voters residing within the boundary of the county which the candidate wM represent For further information contact the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District 804 South Main Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701, or the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, 203 Governor Street Suite 208, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Pet Show Doggone Good They came from ail over the county. Hie largest, smallest, oldest—even ugliest—arrived by leash ami by lead to compete in the second annual Rappahannock Association for Arts in the Community (RAAC) Pet Show. Most awards went to the dogs, which was not surprising as canines represented most of the 40-or-so entries. Other notable entrants included Nubian goats Camilla and Meggie. Tinker the big grey cat, Puffy the pigeon, and even the Easter bunny himself (or was it herself?), Mopsy. Sandra CartwrightBrown, organizer of the Pet Show, was pleased by the turnout. “I was tickled (to see) so many people interested. The object was to have a good time. I think everyone did.” Larry LeHew served as master of ceremonies, assisted by Bemie Dahlgren, who was honorary judge. Waldron O’Connor pitched in as M.C. during opening ceremonies. Dan Lewis designed posters and signs, Dave Konick served as offi dal scribe, Cindy Mahan acted as registrar, and Irv Kenyon supplied bales of hay. Winners, not necessarily all of them or in any particular order, were:* “Ugliest," Bogart, owned by Steve Williams; “Best One-Eyed Dog,” Shep, owner Jeremy Weinberg; “Best & Only Father/Son,” Marvin and Joey, owned by Bemie Dahlgren; “Prettiest Dog,” Taffy, owner Carrie Coomly; “Frisbe Champ,” Ida Red, owned by Dennis Fairbrother; “Best Blue Eyed,” Tara, owner Don Audette; “Best Dressed,” Greth, owned by Lucille Price; “Best Irish Dressed,” Parnell, owner Waldron O’Connor; “Blondest & Fuzziest,” Puddy, owner Mary Updike; “Best Eater & Sleeper,” Snoopy, owned by Heather Aylor; “Best Singer,” Nipper, owner Barbara Scherer; “Smartest Dog,” Hugo, owner Eric Kvarnes; “Largest Pet” and “Whitest and Fuzziest,” Fin McCool, owner Becky Sheey; “Smallest,” Bunny, owned by Ryan Viguerie. Hunt*s Trail Ride Adds Cook-Off Rappahannock may not be Texas but that doesn’t mean that the county lacks great chili cooks. They'll assemble at Mont Peber in the F.T. Valley on Sunday, May 20, for “The Great 1964 Chili Cook-Off and Pie and Cookie Contest,” sponsored by the Rappahannock Hunt. I The culinary activities are just a sideline of the Hunt’s annual spring trail ride vMeh irffl leave Mont • I Peber at II him. for a trip Olympic Flame Will Pass Through Area 1 A relay team of Olympic < torchbearers is tentatively scheduled to run the Olympic flame along Route 50 in Virginia on May 15, passing through Middleburg and < Winchester, enroute from New York to Los Angeles, , for the start of the 1964 Summer Olympic Games. From Winchester, the Olympic flame is expected to continue along Route 50 through Hayfield on the way to Romney, West Virginia, and points west. The Olympic Torch Relay will begin in New York City on May 8. The flame will pass through 38 states and thousands of cities and towns before it reaches the Los Angeles Coliseum on July 28, where it wfll be used to ignite the host city’s Olympic flame, to signal the opening of the games. Olympic planners had already conducted a trial run along Virginia’s Route 50. However, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee will not announce a detailed time and route schedule in Virginia until early May. * • * ‘There is a need to fisel our bodies have a alrill and energy of their own, apart from the man-made machines they may drive. There is the desire to find in sport a companionship with kindred people, I have found all these.”—Roger Bannister through the Blue Ridge wilderness. Charge is $10 for all riders and $5 each for non-riding picnickers. All proceeds will benefit the Rappahannock Hunt’s new kennel fund. The official rules of the soon-to-be-renowned Great Chili Cook-Off and Pie and Cookie Contest are: 1. All entries must be submitted the morning of Miy 20th. - - - 2. Chili entries should consist of two or more quarts; cookie entries of two or more dozen and pie entries of one or more pies. 3. Cooks may enter one, two or all three divisions. Each division will be judged by a panel of culinary notables. First, second and third places will be awarded in each division. All those riders and picnickers not entering the contest should bring a suitable tantalizing dish for the picnie. For more information, Dahlgren (635-4873) or secretary Sally Cunningham (987-8566). TO THE RESIDENTS OF WASHINGTON, VA. VOTE 0J.NEWBILL MILLER tor town council May 1,1984 I piadgato aarva aa I hava aarvadtn tha past PUBLIC AUCTION April 28, 10:00 A.M. Sheriffs Sale to Satisfy Judgments to be held at the Rappahannock County Courthouse Washington, Va. Surba a Associates, Ltd. VC. 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Panthers Take First In Berryville Thriller By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON iMUlwwth Noth SUIT WriUr “It was close. The kids were calculating what they needed to do to win,” reported RCHS track coach Ann Spieker of Rappahannock’s double barrell victory in the boys’ and girls’ divisions of the April 18 tri-meet with Brentsville and last year’s Bull Run District champs, host Clarke County. For the Panther boys, their 66-to-67Vfe-to-46Vfe victory, qualified as the thriller in Berryville. Despite outstanding individual performances that saw 27 athletes meet their individual goals set by coach Spieker and her assistants, the team trailed * * * “The art of running the mile consists, in essence, of reaching the threshold of unconsciousness at the instant of breasting the tape.”—Paul O’Neill Building? •Paint •Lumber* l r*.< •Millwork ■ •Hardware wmpiete une-itep BUILDING SUPPLY Warrenton Building Material Co., Inc. on the By-Pass, Warrenton 347-1400 Brentsville by one point and Clarke by two points with only three events remaining. As RCHS fans raced back and forth from one side of the oval to the other, Wayne Woodard and Chris Caperton took first and fourth in the 200 with times of 23.98 and 26.17. “Wayne came out of the first turn and seemed to move into another gear to burst ahead of the field,” Spieker recalled. Then, in what has to rank as the top group effort of the afternoon, the Panthers swept the two mile, capturing first, second, third and fourth. Rappahannock’s one-two distance punch, Scott Keithley and Ronnie Atkins, lapped the rest of the runners, including teammates Will Oliver and John Dodson. Keithley posted his best time at the distance, 10:18, his smile widening as each stride brought him closer to the mark. Atkins finished in 10:34, Oliver in 11:42 and Dodson in 11:52. Then the mile relay contingent of Dexter Freeman, James Dennis, Chris Caperton and Craig Kenyon took second. “That was the icing on the cake,” Spieker said. The finish ahead of Brentsville came despite a dropped baton. The Rappahannock foursome had first by 20 yards when Dennis, running his first relay ever in his first track season, misjudged the distance needed to hand off. The delay to pick up the baton cost the relayers 40 yards but they OMINION Saddlery ANNOUNCES THE 1984 OPENING OF OUR CULPEPER STORE LOCATION: Commonwealth Park at Showday Farm Rt. 522 South, Culpeper, VA. 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Another near sweep came in the mile with Keithley first in 4:41, Atkins second in 4:44 and Will Oliver in fourth in 6:05. “Will was barely nipped out of third,” the coach noted, adding that the times for all four runners are excellent for this point in the season. Craig Kenyon claimed first in the 800 for Rappahannock, running in 2:10. Caperton added another blue to the Panther talley in the 400, finishing in 64.1. “That time could easily place him in district competition,” Spieker said. She also complimented the performance of track newcomer James Dennis who was third with a time of 67.7 seconds. “He’s a first year runner who is improving every day.” The brother act of Jimmy and Dexter Freeman finished third and fifth in the intermediate hurdles in 46.3 seconds and 48.6 seconds. In the high hurdles, it was David Fischbein clocked at 18.08 seconds for third and Jimmy Freeman right behind him in fourth in 18:52 seconds. 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Then in the discus Davis claimed another blue with a throw of 94’ 6Vi”. Kelly Bristol, who moved from the distance runner spot she held last year to become lead hurdler for Rappahannock in the 1984 season, captured third place with a time over the barriers of 18:48 seconds. Kathy Davis was third in the 100 dash in 13.73 seconds and then joined Shannon Watton, Ann Tupper and Raynetta Gheen for a Panther second in the 800 relay. Davis, Watton, Gheen and Bristol combined to finish first in the 4000 relay. “Their good concentration on hand-offs paid off with better speed,” coach Spieker reported. Blue Ridge Changes To May 12 By CLIVE CARNIE Hopefully May 12 will be third time hicky for the Blue Ridge Hunt point-to-point meet as poor weather has once again forced the hunt to reschedule its races for later in the season. Snow caused the first cancellation of the Blue Ridge races which had originally been scheduled for Saturday, March 10. Paradoxically the week before Rappahannock had had a dry and very successful meet and the week after Warrenton had a successful and dry week. With a week to go before their rescheduled date of Sunday, April 29, the officials at Blue Ridge once again had to cancel their meet, this time because part of the course was flooded. “It is underwater up here, just awful,” said Mrs. Judy Greenhalgh Jr., master of the Blue Ridge Hunt. “There is a stream running through the finish line. Most of the course is fine, but the critical part is not.” Weather patterns on the other side of the Blue Ridge Mountains have brought a lot of rain this year, even more than has been seen in Fauquier and Loudoun counties. o “It is a different ball game on this side of the mountains this year.” said Peter Dunning Jr., chairman of the Blue Ridge races. “We have water here that I have not seen in at least four years. It is too wet to plant com even.” The new date of May 12 will hopefully be drier and warmer. The original sevenrace card is still planned to be run and Mr. Dunning is confident that there will still be horses and spectators willing to come out to Berryville to eryoy a day’s racing. “The whole region hiss had severe weather condi FOOT FACTS Dr. Bruce Vogel “Oh! It’s only a sprained ankle” This is heard time and again by many people following an injury that is one of the most neglected of all sports (and otherwise) injuries to the foot. The injury occurs usually when the toes are pointed downwards as in jumping (basketball) or when stepping off a curb. There is a sudden and severe pain and often the person falls to the ground clutching his or her leg. Most ankle injuries occur when the foot ts forcibly turned inwards. This type of injury most commonly leads to the simple sprain. A sprain is a tearing or a stretching of the ligaments holding the bones together. It is important that this injury be checked because very frequently an undertreated ankle sprain or ligamentous tear will lead to a chronically unstable ankle. This patient can be constantly twisting his or her ankle until tne joint be-1 comes very uncomfortable. Remember if there is more thant slight swelling or if there is significant pain twelve hours after the injury, have the ankle examined, abuse them. _. Dr. Bruc* I. Vog*!, d.p.ri., 8363 8udt«y Rd. MKflcaMfental BuftttiQ M>n»<M. 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We now have someone to challenge our distance star,” said Spieker of Roemerg 14:27 time for second place. Another Lady Panther, Ann Oliver, was the start to finish leader in the 800, posting a time of 2:45. She teamed up with Ann Tupper, Denice Eidson and Kelly Bristol for another first in the mile relay as the RCHS foursome rounded tions this year,” said Mr. Dunning. “Training has been set back across the whole season but there have been excellent entries at all the point-to-points this season and I am hoping we will have good entries. “If we were just looking for a good spectator turnout we would have the races this Sunday, because the course is not all that bad, especially not the timber course. “But we feel the horses, riders and trainere come first and we are looking further down the line hoping to keep drawing people back Five-Miler Scheduled Lord Fairfax Community College will holds its Fifth Annual 5-Miler beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 12, rain or shine. The course for the run will begin at the college, go through Middletown, out onto rolling country roads and return to the college for the finish. Tee-shirts will be given to all officially entered participants. Awards will be made to the first male and female finishers in addition to age group winners. Surprise drawings for finishers are also planned. The'fentty'fee Is $4 for pre-registrations postmarked by May 5. All other registrations will be $6. The entry form and fee should be sent to Todd Smith, 5-Miler Director, Lord Fairfax Community College, P.O. Box 47, Mid uie track in 4:41.68. Tupper and Eidson also finished second and third for RCHS in the 400 in 1:06.3 and 1:08.7. More points came from Gheen’s second place finish in 28.4 seconds in the 200. The Rappahannock girls reached 20 of their individual goals in the tri-meet, Coach Spieker reported. This Friday, the Panthers take on Manassas Park in the final home meet of the 1984 season. Competition begins at 3:45. The Bull Run District Meet is set for May 3 at Clarke County, the Region “B” Meet May 11 at Fluvanna and the State’s 44A” track and field championships on May 19 at George Wythe. here in the future. We have a good course here and think that people looking for a good timber course will come to us. “Middleburg has been delayed, but they expect good entries, even going the day after the Gold Cup. “We are not in conflict with any other meets now, we would have had a conflict with the Potomac Hunt meet in Maryland on April 29. We think that horsemen will be willing to hold on just one more week and come to us.” dletown, Virginia 22646. 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Church a Activities Revival At Thornton9s Gap Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Church near Sperryville will hold revival services April 30 through May 4 at 7:30 each evening. Evangelist Roger Freeman from Nokesville will be the guest speaker. Pastor Kirby Shenk and the congregation extends a cordial invitation to the public. Sperry ville Assembly Of God Pastor Michael Lamm Phone: 987-8620 April 29-May 2 Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Youth Service, 6:30 p.m. Evening Service, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Children’s Church, 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study, 7 p.m. Saturday: Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all. For further information regarding the service please contact the above listed number. Mt. Salem Revival Mt. Salem Baptist Church near Washington will hold revival services April 30 through May 4 at 7:30 each evening. The evangelist will be Everett Powell, pastor of Shenandoah Farms Baptist Church. James Burke is pastor of Mt. Salem and with the congregation invites everyone to attend. Trinity Episcopal April 2? -May 3 M Sunday: Easter 1 Eucharist 8 a. m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer/coffee hour 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p. m. Family Worship Center Family Worship Center is now holding a Wednesday night service temporary at Amiss ville fire hall. Beginning at 7:30 there will be a song service followed by Bible teaching at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 987-8505. Watch the listing for Sunday services to start soon. Amissville United Methodist April 29 • May 3 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship Service -11 a.m. Children’s Choir - 6:30 a.m. Junior Choir - 7 p.m. Adult Choir - 7:30 p.m. Junior UMYF - 7:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - 7 p.m. Senior UMYF - 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts - 7 p.m. Bible Study - 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Revival The Amissville Baptist Church will hold revival services, beginning on Sunday morning, April 29, and concluding on Friday, May 4. Rev. Ray Cutchin, Petersburg, Va., will be the evangelist. Special music will be offered each evening at 7:30 pm. Rev. Cutchin, a native of Holland, Va., recently completed a 30-year pastorate at Monumental Baptist Church, Petersburg. He received his religious education at Wheaton College, Southern Baptist Seminary, and Southeastern Baptist Seminary, and served as an evangelist fun' seven years before coming to his church in Petersburg. During his career, Rev. Cutchin has conducted over 300 crusades, and has traveled and preached in 49 states and 24 foreign countries. Washington Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Steven JV. Scoggin 'y Office Phone: 675-3336 Sunday: Sunday School for infants through Senior Adults 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Monday: Conway Diet Class 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Community Bible study on the Gospel of John 10 a.m. Birth Announced Mr. and Mrs. Mike Corbin of Fredericksburg are the parents of a daughter, Brandy Lynne, born on Monday, April 16,1984. Great grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster of Flint Hill. Mrs. Corbin is the former Janice Eykholt. DAR Visits Historic Homes Twenty-seven members and guests of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter NSDAR from Culpeper, Madison and Rappahannock counties were in Fredericksburg Tuesday, April 10, for a guided tour of the home of Mary Washington and “Kenmore”, the home of Betty Washington Lewis, daughter of Mary Washington. An interesting note is that Betty Washington Lewis’ grave is in Culpeper County. Betty Lewis was visiting her daughter in Culpeper County when she was taken seriously ill and died. Due to the extremely bad weather and roads, it was impossible at that time to take her body back to Fredericksburg. The homes visited have been tastefully redecorated in the last few years and some furniture has been added. This tour, titled Historic, is one of the phases suggested for each chapter by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Zillah Gutowski of Culpeper, first vice-regent, was coordinator for this tour. The May 8 meeting of the Culpeper Chapter will be a luncheon prior to the meeting at Malvern Club House in Madison County hostessed by Mrs. Joe Fray, Mrs. James Rumpler and Mrs. Carlyle Crigler. Mrs. Robert Dabney Eastham Miss Hollingsworth Marries Mr. Eastham Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hollingsworth of Jacksonville, North Carolina announce the marriage of their daughter, Jane Carden to Robert Dabney Eastham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Eastham of Flint Hill. The ceremony took place on April 24, 1984, in Washington, Virginia. The bride received her B. S. from East Carolina University and M. A. in Foods and Nutrition from News From Amissville By EDIE FISHBACK u i R ippjhmnock News CNTMposdcsl Phone 137-491• Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bowey recently visited Mrs. Blanche Maxsell of Gaithersburg, Md. while there they attended the wedding of Mr. Robert Maxsell, II. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Estell of New Carlton, Md. were Easter Sunday visitors of In accordance with Section 33.170-01 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will hold a public hearing to consider the Secondary Improvement Program for FY 1984-85 to be held at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on May 7, 1984 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse, Washington, Virginia. Citizens of Rappahannock County are invited to be present to make their comments for FY 1984-85. Teste: Diane Bruce, Clerk Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors . too AL HOMtMO OPPORTUNITY ^“cEstate Eileen Mt Day realtor LOOKERS OR BUYERS? Most people ei\joy watching parades and get a thrill out of the color, pageantry, floats, costumes, music, and rows of marchers. But there’s one parade that’s not enjoyed very much: the parade of people that come trooping through your home if you decide to sell it yourself. Besides wasting your time (this “parade" can go on for days and days), it must be remembered these people are complete strangers who walk in off the street after seeing your sign. And don’t be impressed by numbers — you want quality, not quantity when selling. Sure, they’ll show a lot of interest as you take them through your home, but you have no way of know ing if they’re lookers or potential buyers. On the other hand, we carefully screen every one showing an interest in your home if you list it with us. We find out who they are, their present financial and economic situation, and most important, if they’re sincerely interested in buying your type of home. When we bring them over, they’re not strangers — they’re good prospects! If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please phone or drop in at EILEEN M. DAY, realtor, The Clopton House, Washington, Va. 22747. Phone: 675-3400. We’re here to help. New York University. The groom received his B. S. from the College of William and Mary and will graduate from new York University Law School in May. He served four years in the Navy teaching nuclear physics. The couple will be at home in Los Angeles, California where the groom will be employed by the law firm of Lyon & Lyon. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bowey. Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Armstrong of Culpeper and Elliott Doyle had lunch and spent the day in Front Royal recently. Saturday visitors of Mrs. Julia Poe were Mrs. Roy Pierson and Bo of Herndon. Mrs. Julia Poe was given a surprise birthday and Easter dinner at the Menslyn Restaurant in Luray given by her children. Those attending were Mrs. Olive Ray and Dr. Brenda Ray of Richmond, Mr. Alan Poe, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pullen, Daryl, Junior and Carey Chamberlain all of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. John Silvey, Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Carter, J. B., Mr. and Mrs. Bill Settle and Robbie, Mr. and Mrs, Mike Smoot, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Poe, Cindy and Gary Hitt, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Poe, Missy, Sherry and Mrs. Catherine Gollher all of Amissvilie. Also visitors on Sunday were Mrs. Elinor White and Sherman Davis of N.C., Mrs. Lena Bragg, C. D. Baldwin, Linda Jollifee. Hope you had a happy birthday. Mrs. John Hodge and William of N. C., and Mrs. Hodge’s sister of Calif, were luncheon guests on Friday of Mrs. Marion Rowzie. Mrs. Rowzie was a recent visitor of Mrs. Sandra Willis and family of Marshall. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hackley were Mrs. Elinor White and Sherman Davis of N. C. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hackley were Mrs. Elinor White, Sherman Davis of N.C., Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hackley, Mrs. Brenda Clark, Tony and Angie, Sonny Williams, Tracy and Mark. Other visitors on Sunday were Mr. Jack Lockheart and Teresa of Bentonville. Sperryville Social Happenings By MRS. B. M. VARNER *1wr"""TfiJlSmi'm'11 Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Cloe, Jr., Weedon and Beth of Stafford were guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. TJ. Pillar. Mrs. Launah Smith, a resident of Virginia Baptist Home in Culpeper is a patient in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottsville. Sunday guests of Mrs. T.M. Johnston were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Meake, Beth and Broocks and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ballard and son, Andrew, all of Charlottesville, also Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reams, Brad and Morgan of Winchester. Tish Kilby of Connecticut recently spent several daysjgjth her mother, Mrs. Helen Kilby. aits. Mary v^uainiance was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Sanford and family in Orange. Mrs. Fred Codding, Hayden, Cady, Calley, and Claire of Fairfax were guests from Wednesday until Friday of their parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins. They visited relatives in Front Royal Friday. Dinner guests Thursday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and Fred C. Schaefer were Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Palmer, Jr. of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Updike and Suzanne of Culpeper. Mrs. Joe Murphy and son, Marie and his friend, Pete Passarow returned to New Canaan, Conn. Saturday after spending some time with Mrs. Brown Miller. Jim Miller returned to his home in Atlanta, Ga. on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Lee Swindler, Jr. and daughter, Barbara of Hanover, Pa. and son, Mike of Delaware Law School, Wilmington were weekend guests of Mrs. Lee Swindler and Mrs. Roy Swindler. Additional dinner guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. James Swindler and daughter, Bobette, Mrs. Virginia Lewis and Mrs. Donald Carroll. Sunday guests of Mrs. A.W. Sisk and Bill Sisk were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sisk and daughters, Donna and Chrissie also Teresa and Judy Sisk, all of Fairfax and Mrs. Mary Anna Wharton and daughter, Karen of Falls Church. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers and family of Front Royal were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Way land and Mrs. Randolph Devers. Mrs. Maurice Butler and Susan of Annandale were weekend guests of Mrs. Robert W. Brown. Visitors Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Heather were Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers, daughter, Sissy, and a friend from Stephens City, Mrs. Bob Lewis of Huntly, Charles Corder and daughter Karen of Front Royal and Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown spent Saturday with Mrs. Brown’s mother, Mrs. J.D. Brown in Buena Vista. Mr. and Mrs. David Cordle and daughter, Devon of Williamsburg were Easter euests of their Darents. Mrs. W.H. Cordle and Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Sisk. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Yoder of Lancaster, Pa. were Easter guests of Mrs. Ruby Dwyer. Mr. and Mrs. David Tyner of Palmyra were Monday guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Bolyard and family of Solon, Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard and family of Keyser, W. Va. were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers. Additional dinner guests Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. John Coates of Brightwood, Mrs. Randolph Jenkins and Mrs. Thelma Coppage both of Etlan, Clifton Nethers of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. Brainard Charlton of Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal visited Dennis Jenkins at Mountain View Nursing Home in Aroda Sunday. Mrs. Brown Miller entertained at bridge Saturday evening at her home and guests included Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Keyser of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer, Mrs. R.E. Thompsen, Mrs. Mary Quaintance and Jim Miller. Dinner guests during Easter of Mrs. Roy L. Reeve were Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Brown and sons, Derek and Keith and Mrs. Viola Brown of Hanover, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Dean Irvine, Erin, Pam and Daren of Madison, Markey Butler, Mark, Jay, Joh and Trish of Boston and Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Reeve and Karen of State College, Pa. Mrs. Mary Quaintanee, Mrs. J.W. Fletcher, Mrs. Julia Wood, Mrs. HJJ. Wood, Jr. and Mrs. T.M. Johnston had lunch Friday at The Ordinary in Culpeper. Easter day dinner guests of Mrs. Irene Frazier were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ricketts, Penny, Mike and Mat of Reston, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Frazier and Mrs. Mae Smoot and Rock, all of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Wade Frazier, Wade, Jr., Stevie, Angie and Samantha. Blaster day visitors of Mr. George Alther were his daughter, Mrs. Irene Frazier and his grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ricketts and family from Reston, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Frazier of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Wade Frazier and family. Birthday Dinner Mrs. Reid Payne of Flint Hill was giapn a birthday dinner at the bane cf her daughter, Mn. Doug Ricketts in Sperqrville on Sunday. Other guests attending were Sheila Estes, Donnie Welch, Reid Payne, Nellie Nicholson, Nancy Jones and Ernest McClennon, all of Flint Hill, Mrs. Jessie Corbin and Danny of Culpeper and Doug Ricketts and Staey. 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• News Around Washington Area By BARBARA C. BURKE f Rawahaanock Newt 8Uif r Ptwa*(TMt4t Mr. and Mrs. Franklin P«ype and Mrs. Linda Jenall of Culpeper were ay guests of Mr. and i Luther Payne, faster dinner guests of Alice R. Wood were Mr. [and Mrs. Kent Reeve, Ms.j Mary Bailey, Md. Frances Conover and their families and Miss Mary Miller Wood. Mrs. Arne Olsen, Byrd and Arne of Concord were Friday guests of Mrs. Olsen’s mother, Mrs. E. M. Jones. Mrs. Raymond Kite, Sara, Frances and Jackie of Luray were weekend guests of Mrs. Jones. On Sunday Mrs. Jones was a dinner guest of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Tuiner at Waterloo Farm in Warrenton and was joined there by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Jones, Will and Kristen of Centreville. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark, Edie and Richie Eastham were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and Ananda and Robert L. Frasier. Afternoon visitors sere Bonnie Brown and Trnya Brown, both of Gaithersburg, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jenkhs were Saturday overnght guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Campbell at Anissville. They were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. Jmkin’s grandparents, Mr. aid Mrs. Elbert Foster at Voodville. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark «k., Stacey and Amanda vere Friday evening dinner fuests of Mrs. Alice Beahm. Easter Sundy dinner fuests of Mr. and Mrs. Ike tails and Steve were Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Ralls, Melinda and Candy of Linden, Glenn Tharpe of Castleton, Tammy Huff and Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr. and family. H. Taylor Updike was an Easter Sunday dinner guests of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Updike Jr. and family at Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Campbell and family of CulSuzanna of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gardner of Maryland and Mr. and Bus. Leonard Campbell were recent Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fitzgerald in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lockheart in Front Royal. Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bailey and ] children from Manassas. 1 l John Weaver of Washj iQgton, D. C. visited his fa' ther, J. Stant Weaver on Thursday. They were over! night and Friday guests of j Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda at Griffinsburg and ! their houseguests. Dr. and BENEFIT DINNER Castleton Fire Hall April 27 at 5 p.m. i roast turkey and steamship round of beef with all the trimmings At assorted desserts Coat Is $3 for chttdrea Sr $6 lor adults rriicm are to he giiea mttmy Mrs. Clay Walker, Christine and Angela of Columbia, S. C. On Thursday evening they had dinner with Mrs. Josephine Wood at Reva Park. On Friday evening the entire group joined by Mark Penaranda of Fairfax had a pre-Easter dinner at the Penaranda’s home. The Walker family left on Saturday for their home. Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Burke and Judy were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ciatterbuck, Christie and Heather Estep, Mrs. Mary Burke, Ray Burke and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Burke of Sperryville. Mrs. Ashby Wayland was a Sunday dinner guest of her son and daughter-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Wayland, Eddie, Mike and Brian. Cletus Burke of Front Royal and Ashton Burke of Warren ton were Wednesday luncheon guests of their mother, Mrs. Charles C. Burke and her houseguest, , Mrs. Georgia Vaughan of Fredericksburg. Mrs. Vaughan returned to her home on Thursday after spending several days here with her sister. Mrs. Janie Burke of Culpeper spent from Friday until Sunday with Mrs. Charles C. Burke. Saturday afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Silas Beahm. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Burke and Eddie of Front Royal were Easter Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Mary E. Burke. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. J. W. Bennett of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gera, all of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Burke, Mike and Sandra, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hawkins, Amanda, * Juh»--T«u»d- -Arigi* v froflT Fairfax, Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. John Deal and Jonathan of Hume, Roger Hawkins and Kim of Warrenton, Ms. Evelyn Wright and Tommy of Woodbridge, Mrs. Jean Alther and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Payne and Julie. Bob Hawkins of Arlington spent Saturday here with his mother, Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Andrew and Sally Mank of Washington, D. C. visited Andrew’s parents, Sid and Dot Mank and Mrs. Mank’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Abbott. In the evening they has dinner at the Quality Inn in Front Royal in celebration of Mr. Abbott’s 90th birthday. The News Staff and community extends belated birthday wishes to Irvin Abbott. According to the Washington Post, former town resident Allan Ryan, the Justice Department’s top sleuth in hunting down and prosecuting Nazi war criminals in the United States, is leaving that position to open a private law practice in D.C. Ryan, who in 1980 was named head of the department’s newly created Office of Special Investigations, has just finished a book which is scheduled to come out in October about his work at Justice. Reportedly, his new practice will consist of civil law, at least for the time being. Flint Hill Social Happenings By POLLY N. AYLOR Bippahnnocfc Noth Canr«nnn<>n> Phone M7-41M Mrs. Floyd Menefee of Sperryville was a Saturday overnight guest of James Menefee. Joining them for Easter Sunday dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Udel C. Layton and Dee Dee and Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Jenkins and Jennifer, all of Charlottesville, Sherry Ralls of Sperryville, Roger Menefee and Joyce of Washington, Earl Menefee Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Menefee Jr. and Theresa, all of Warrenton and Mrs. Margaret Fincham and Margaret Ann of Front Royal. Nancy Menefee of Strasburg was an afternoon visitor. Mrs. Ethel Pullen visited among her children in the Front Royal area for Easter. Eric Robinson, 11-yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Robinson won second place in the Fodderstack Classic on Saturday, April 21. Eric ran the 6.2 miles in 47.26 minutes. Mr. and Mrs. David Sisk of Slate Mills and Larry Clark of Front Royal were Sunday visitors aof Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Fairfax returned to their home on Monday after spending Bev* eral days with the latter’s mother, Mrs. ’ Moffett Brady. Visiting on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brady and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brady and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Pullen of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Foster, Gavor Foster, Chris Foster, Angela Facchina, Mrs. Ertha Corbin and Mrs. Mary Chadwell were among picnic dinner guests of Mrs. Delores Corbin at Hartwood on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Welch, Ryan and Courtney of Mt. Airy, Md. spent the Easter weekend with their mother, Mrs. Roland Welch at “Mountain View.” Also joining them were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Nicholson and Shane were Saturday guests in the Grady Vest home. Miss Joyce Walker of Arlington spent the Easter holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker. The Walkers with Tammy Newlin and Arland Welch motored to the Reading and Lancaster, Pa. area on Saturday. Mrs. Wade Pullen was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler and THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY WISHES TO THANK THE SPONSORS WHO HELPED MAKE THE FODDERSTACK 10 KILOMETER CLASSIC POSSIBLE AGAIN THIS YEAREILEEN M. DAY REALTORS COCA COLA AND PEPSI COLA Burke’s Store Settle’s Garage Okie Town* Sweep/Aunt Jane’s Rappahannock Realty The Corner Store Roger Batcheldcr, Realtor Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-op The Cooyer’s House Sperryville Exxon Bill Lyne, Realtor South Wales Swim Club Luke and Genebach, Ltd. Rappahannock National Bonk Catalytic Dampers The Washington Cash Store Sperryville Realty Barbara Wood Celia Deli The Sperryville Emporium I* Out Of The Attic *| —Photo Courtesy of franco Thornton I COUNTRY DOCTOR — Dr. James I Gideon Brown and his wife. Dr. Brown I practiced medicine in Woodville, I beginning in the 1890s. Ml sons at Front Royal. Bobby Welch ot Richmond spent the Easter weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Welch. Mrs. Wade Pullen and Mrs. Luthur Atkins returned to their homes last Monday after spending a week in Florida on a tour trip. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Anoia of Virginia Beach spent the holiday weekend with the latter’s grandmother, Mrs. Christine Vest. They visited with her maternal grandmother, Mrs. John S. Dodson on Sunday. Mrs. Warren Presgraves visited in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Baynes at Vienna for a family dinner on Sunday. She was accompanied there by Mr. and Mrs. David Lenox of Chestertown, Md. and was accompanied home by Denny Nutter and Mrs. Joy. Hoag. Visiting in the Presgraves home on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Darnell of Jeffersonton. A. 0. Smoot, William Smoot and Billy Smoot visited Humpy Smoot at the Life Care Center at New Market on Sunday. Spending Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Smoot were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smoot and William Smoot of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. James Bywaters and Jimmy. Mrs. Robert Nethers with Mrs. Bob Lewis, Charles Corder Jr. and Karen Corder were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Coffey Jr. at Sperryville. They later visited Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Heather. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers, Sissy and a friend from Stephens City. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy and Chris Lillard were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hudson at Front Royal in celebration of Bunny Hudson’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Spence and Sarah of Harrisonburg spent Sunday and Monday with the Mrs. Spence’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. Joining them on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Grove of Front Royal. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard for the holiday were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lillard of Gainesville, Mrs. Debra Clatterbuck and Donald Berry of Front Royal, Danny and Tommy Lillard of Cary, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dellinger and children of Reliance, David Lillard of Pennsylvania and Jean Lillard. Robert L. Massie of Richmond spent the holiday with his mother, Mrs. Frank Spalding. Keith Kinsey of Front Royal spent the Easter holiday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard sperjfc the Easter weekend With the latter's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sours at Warrenton. They were joined by others on Sunday for a family dinner. Mrs. Warren Presgraves visited in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Baynes at Vienna for a family dinner on Sunday. She was accompanied there by Mr. and Mrs. David Lenox of Chestertown, Md. and was accompanied home by Denny Gutter and Mrs. Joy Hoag. Visiting in the Presgraves home on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Darnell of Jeffersonton. A. 0. Smoot, William Smoot and Billy Smoot visited Humpy Smoot at the Life Care Center at New Market on Sunday. Peola Mills & Nethers Area By JEAN W. GALLIHUGH Mrs. Jean and Susan Gallihugh were guests last weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Revercomb and son Randy in Arlington. On Saturday night they attended a play at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Randy was one of the cast members. Homer Jenkins has returned home from Martinsburg Veterans Hospital and is improving. The community wishes him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Jenkins visited Mrs. Jean and Susan Gallihugh and Mrs. Martha Jenkins on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Yowell and children spent the holiday with Mrs. Yowell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stiglick at Roanoke. Surprise 21st Birthday Chris Foster of Flint Hill was host to a surprise birthday dinner party for Angela Facchina on Saturday, April 14 at the home of his parents, Gavor and Shirley Foster in Flint Hill. Guests for the festive occasion were Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Foster, Mrs. Frances Chadwell and Mrs. Ertha Corbin, all of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Corbin of Fredericksburg, Mrs. Delores Corbin of Hartwood and Rev. Hoover Heflin of Front Royal. Those sending gifts but unable to attend were Milton and Mildred Hawkins of Washington and Russie Miller of Flint Hill. Miss Facchina received many lovely gifts. Cancer Drive The annual Crusade of the Rappahannock unit of the American Cancer Society is now in its final week. “Our volunteers who have been collecting door-todoor have tried, to -get around to everybody,” said fund drive chairman Jule Konick. “But if somebody who would like to make a contribution has been missed, they can call me at my home at 937-4364.” She added that donations to the Cancer Society may also be dropped off at the law offices of David Konick in Washington. Eye Examinations Contact Lenses DR. BEN BEAHM 53 1 A E. Main Bt. 63 6*3 306 (Next to The Eyeolah Factory) Front Royal Friday, May 4 Saturday, May 5 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., both days Also Dally Luncheon ft Dinner Specials Salad Bar at no extra cost with extras! Wed. • All the pan filed chicken you can eat ■very Then. • All the spaghetti with special sauce you can eat Friday • Fried Pork Chops and Fried Flounder Saturday • Rib Eye Steaks and Pork Chops BUFFET EVERY WEEKEND Friday & Saturday 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday 1 • 8 p.m. LuncheonRuffet Monday-Frlday 11:30 to 2 HOURS lou-Tkm. 7:00 i.a.4 p.m. . Fit I Sat. 7KI0 >.m. to 1:30 p.a. F 4 mMes east ofLuray or 4 miles H west of Sky line Drive ■ 743-5698 0 Hosts: ^lofd Ik Katina Wakaman 6 Sons ! Upcoming Events Dinner With Trimmings As part of their annual fund drive, the Castleton firefighters will host a benefit dinner on Friday, April 27, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Castleton fire hall. The menu features roast turkey and steamship round of beef with all the trimmings and assorted desserts. Cost is $3 for children, $6 for adults. As an added attraction, the firemen will be giving away an array of prizes. NAACP Branch Meeting The Rappahannock NAACP Branch will meet on Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Washington. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Childbirth Classes Attention expectant couples with June due dates, a new series of childbirth classes will begin on Wednesday, May 2 at the Washington Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The seven lecture series teaches all about nutrition, breastfeeding, parenting, relaxation and lamaze breathing techniques, as well as the anatomy and physiology of labor and birth. The fee is $45 per couple. For more information call Rose Ann Sharp at 675-3887. V “The Big ChiU" Shown This weekends presentation at the Gay Street Theater in Washington will be “The Big Chill,” one of the 1984 Academy Award nominees. A well acted, witty and thoroughly entertaining serious comedy, the film focuses on a group of seven former college friends from the ’60s who gather for the funeral of the campus radical who brought them together. They’ve all fallen away from their causes to become the kind of people they used to despise and now find needed solace in each other. “The Big Chill” will be shown on Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. There will be no Monday performance. Next week’s movie, “Educating Rita,” will be shown only once, Sunday at 7 p.m., due to the encore presentation of “Where I’m Cornin’ From,” scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5. Historical Society Meeting The quarterly meeting of the Rappahannock Historical Society will be held, Friday, May 4 at the Society’s building on Gay Street. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. Members are reminded that dues are payable at this time and the election of officers will be held. Plana are being made fbr a guest speaker who will talk about growing up in Rappahannock County. Anyone is welcome to come to the meeting. Daytime Diet Class Conway Diet ^planning to open a daytime class in Rappahannock in the upcoming weeks. Anyone interested in attending a day class should call 987-8938 so plans and arrangements can be finalized. Antique Market To Open The Sperry ville Indoor Antique Market will re-open on Saturday, May 5. The market will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located on Route 211 in Sperry ville. For more information contact Arthur and Peggy Smith at 987-8180. Encore Performance An encore performance of “Where I’m Cornin’ From,” the musical about and by Rappahannock’s young people, will be presented Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, at the Gay Street Theater in Washington. The curtain will rise at 8 p.m. both nights. Tickets at $3.50 for adults, $2 for children, students and senior citizens, are available in advance from Middle Street Gallery and Nature’s Foods. Proceeds will benefit Rappahannock’s 4H cooperative summer day camp and the camp’s scholarship program. High Blood Pressure The film “Feelin’ Fine,” a presentation of the American Heart Association, will be shown on May 3 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Actor Eddie Albert narrates the film, which discusses what senior citizens should know about high blood pressure. Vivian Tumau, area field consultant for the Virginia Heart Association, and Frances Thornton, Rappahannock Heart Unit Medical and Community Program chairwoman, will discuss the film and offer tips on living with high blood pressure. Reunion Plans Continue Plans for the reunion of the Rappahannock County High School class of 1974 will continue at a 4 p.m. meeting next Sunday, April 29, at the home of Nanette Butler in Sperryville. For directions or additional information, contact her at 987-8339 or call Nancy Leake at 987-8971. Homemakers Hold Open House In observance of Extension Homemakers’ Week, May 6-12, Rappahannock’s Extension Clubs will hold an open house at the Rappahannock County Elementary School on Saturday, May 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities will include pre-schooler fingerprinting, free blood pressure checks, breast selfexamination film and information, an exhibit on the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, an arts and crafts show and recreation for young people.

Susie Bishop Rectortown Resident Mrs. Susie Catherine Bishop, 64, of Rectortown, died Monday, April 16,1984, at her residence. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, April 23 at the Rectortown United Methodist Church by the Rev. Tom Echrroe. Burial was in the Marshall Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Betty Owens of Rectortown, Mrs. Joan F. Hocks of San Carlos, Calif., and Mrs. Ann Hargett of Warrenton; three brothers, John Pullen of Warrenton, Jonas Pullen and Robert Pullen of Amissville; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Cornell of Warrenton and Mrs. Mary Brady of Flint Hill and six grandchildren. Royston Funeral Home in Marshall was in charge of the arrangements. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home Of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS (frbttiiamB I Ernestine Brooks Born In Rappahannock Mrs. Ernestine Williams Brooks, 74, of Front Royal, died Wednesday, April 18, 1964, at her residence. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday at the Mt. Morris Baptist Church by the Rev. J. P. Battimore. Burial was in Mt. Morris Cemetery. Mrs. Brooks was bom April 19, 1909, in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Wade and Mary Pinkett Williams. She was a member of the Mt. Morris Baptist Church, the church Usher Board and the choir. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Primitive Baptist Second National Kectocton Association. She was married to the late Alfred Brown Brooks. Surviving are one daughter, Ida Dowe of Front Royal; two foster daughters, Pear lie Payne and Annie Robertson, both of Front Royal; three brothers, Charlie Williams of Front Royal, Willie Williams of Falls Church and Raymond Williams of Culpeper; one sister, Laura Hughes of Harrisburg, Pa. and two grandchildren. Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front' Royal was in charge of arrangements. James Sealock Bricklayer James Golden Sealock, 68, of Front Royal, died Friday, April 20,1984, in Warren Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were conducted on Monday at the Turner-Robe rtshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. M. Claude Cook and Rev. William Alford. Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery at Front Royal. Mr. Sealock was born in Rappahannock County on February 17,1916, son of the late Daniel and Flora Dulin Sealock. He was a bricklayer and retired from FMC Corporation after 37 years. He was a member of the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Thelma F. Sealock; four sons, James W. Sealock of Amissville, Robert L. Sealock of Falls Church, Michael A. Sealock of Front Royal and Stephen D. Sealock of Flint Hill; two brothers, Billy L. Sealock of Front Royal and William A. Sealock of Chester Gap; four sisters, Edith Mills of Savage, Md., Marie Sealock, Minnie Kreisher and Lillian Fox, all of Front Royal and five grandchildren. Taste Testing Party A low-cal and low-sodium foods tasting party for health and enjoyment is being sponsored by the Rappahannock Extension Office. Interested people should sign up at the Extension Office and come join the fun at the courthouse from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on April 30. 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 Wednesday, April 18 Aluminum Siding Custom gndoi A Door Trtm., AddNtons A Mooonry, me. Horn# Improvwngnt Co. Limy. VA. 743-7M C— CoOrt AwyOm COUNTRY HERITAGE Antique* and Craft* Comer of Middle St. and Main Washington, Va. 675-3738 FrL. Sat At Saa. Noon to Fwt LOWE ALUMINUM JON 4c BASS BOATS Evmrude Motors & Service Jon Boat Trailers. 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S23-42M l\OOM SERVICES, floor A wttcokmttgs ml dkwct ctrjmta 11S South Man St Culpaptr VA (703) 825-3550 HCE ESTIMATES Nellie Biggers Boston Resident Nellie Catherine Powers Biggers, 79, of Boston, died Saturday, April 21, 1984, at the Orange Nursing Home. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday at the Precious Blood Catholic Church by Father Maurice du CastiUon. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery. ‘ - Survivors include one son, Joseph G. Powers of Boston; a daughter, Barbara Lyon of Culpeper; one brother, George Butler of Flowery Branch, Ga.; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Moody Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. View town Area Social News By MRS. GLADYS DODSON lm«lmM(t Nowo CimMpMijinl Phone *374*04 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bailey spent last week in Lanham, Md. visiting their sonin-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wonunack. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Smith entertained family members at a dinner on Easter Sunday. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dodson, Dwayne and Robin of Culpeper, Becky Frazier and Tommy and Lee Corbin of Eggbomsville, Carolyn Dodson, Tammy Strigler and Phyllis Woodward, all of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. William Settle of White Plains, Md. were weekend guests of Mrs. Eliza Settle. Tuesday callers were Brue Settle and Johnny Settle of Culpeper. Mrs. Settle was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mis. Johnny Jenkins in Castleton. Miss Carolyn Dodsoa, Tammy Strigler and Phylhs Woodward were Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. Boston Personals By MARIE F. ATKINS «M»«ti»nnocfc N«w» CurrMpgiOft Photic 987-8802 Paul Butler visited his uncle, J. Stant Weaver in Washington last week. Word has been received here of the death of William (Bill) Colvin of Winchester. His wife, the former Louise Jenkins, is a niece of F.R. Frazier, Sr. Mrs. Lorainne Thomas of Arizona was here during the weekend and with her sisters, Teresa Brown of Sperryville and Mrs. Virginia Dodson had breakfast Saturday at Jolly Jeff in Culpeper. Afterwards they visited their brother, Charlie Brown at Culpeper Health Care Center and also were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Wharton in Culpeper. Mrs. Thomas left Saturday afternoon to visit her daughter in Delaware. Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Marshall of Culpeper were Saturday guests of Mrs. Marshall’s mother, Mrs. Ruth Lillard. Easter luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jenkins, Bill, Lisa and Wendy of Bentonville, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Jenkins and Randy, Charlotte Gaines and sons, Tommy and Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Evans, David and Connie. Mr. and Mrs. Lester McDaniel of Elkwood accompanied Mrs. Robert McDaniel to Charlottesville on Wednesday for her check-up at University Hospital. Mrs. Marie Marsden of Fairfax spent the Easter holiday weekend with her mother, Mrs. Calvin McCloud. Ms. Agnes Holdren of Camp Spring, Md. spent the long Easter holiday weekend with her father, F.R. Frazier, Sr. and brother Harold. She returned to her home Monday afternoon. Additional Easter Sunday luncheon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville. Stanley Dodson of Inlet spent the Easter holiday weekend with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dodson. Miss Becky Knighting of Chester Gap was also a guest in the Dodson home during the weekend. Mr. Glenn Cave and daughter Tonya and Mrs. Billy Fincham and Donna were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb and sons at Reva. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church held their Easter Sunrise'service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holschuh and following the services the group was served breakfast by the Holschuhs. Mrs. Betty Meredith, Jenny and Kellie, Mrs. Billy Fincham and Donna, Mr. and Mrs. Echol Meredith and family, Mrs. Frances Meredith, Mrs. Ruby Meredith, Mrs. Nancy Meredith and their families, and Mrs. Mary Nicholson and chil dren, Cindy, Linda and Judy of Castleton were among those attending a birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Meredith at Reva Park on Saturday evening. They were celebrating the birthday of the Nick Meredith’s son, Eric, who was three. Mr. and Sirs. Timothy Cole and family spent the Easter weekend with .Mr. Cole’s parents, the Rev. and Mrs. William Cole in Lexington. Mrs. Cole’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. Peter BUchert of Fort Wayne, Indiana and her sister, Kris WUcox of Berkley, California are expected the latter part of this week for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs entertained about thirty-five family members for luncheon on Easter'Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham were Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham, Jr. and sons at Etlan. Donna Fincham spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Jenkins and family at Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston were Wednesday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill. Their Saturday guests were Robert Thornhill and son Robbie and Jim Rickbaurg of Vienna. Overnight guests were Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Thornhill and Allen Graybill of Bumpass. Luncheon guests Easter Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Thornhill and Dave Bryant of Nokesville. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mr. Joseph Powers and family on the passing of his mother, Mrs. Nellie Powers Biggers. Mrs. Bessie Corbin spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William 0. Burke in Charlottesville. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hopkins of Remington were Easter morning guests of Mrs. Gladys Schlosser at “Fox Hill.” Easter luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henlsey at “Rocky Top” were Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Fox and Robbie, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hensley, Susan and Trey and Mrs. * Gladys Schlosser. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan have been making regular tripe to visit Mr. Duncan’s brother, Edward Duncan, a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Easter Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Schultz at Green Pastures Christian Home were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weakley and Melony of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. James Murray and Jay of Etlan, Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Shultz and Heather, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Moberely, Dean and Brian and Timothy Shultz, all of Culpeper.

Journal •Farm •Business •Garden •Rural Life Ex-New Yorkers Find Home And Business Here By Daphne hutchinson Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Franklin and Esther Schmidt belong to the school of new Rappahannockers who fell in the love with the county, moved here and then set about creating jobs for themselves. Franklin has now been in the photography business, hill time, for the past two years. “The more he does, the more he likes it. It’s a self-contained profession, keeps us in the county as much as possible,” explained Esther, his partner and the “idea” and “social director” half of the duo. Both were living and working in Washington, D. C., when a friend visiting from their native New York persuaded them to take a break for a drive in the country one weekend. “We headed west to the mountains, drove all the way to Luray and then turned around for the return trip to the city,” Esther recalled. “We got to Massie’s Corner and looked back to Rappahannock County. Both of us said simultaneously—believe it or not—That’s home!’ We knew we wanted to live here.” “My father came from a place like this — except it was in Lithuania. He told me stories about his boyhood in the country, in the mountains,” Franklin added. “I’ve heard the same stories from folks here in Rapjtthannock so I felt from the beginning that T knew the county.” "I know it sounds corny. But Rappahannock, to me, feels like extended family. It really feels like home,” said Esther. Home or not, it took the couple a while to carve a niche here. Weekenders since 1974 at a rented cabin, they bought land in Rappahannock and moved full time to the county in 1979. Officially, Franklin has been ^ professional photographer for 25 years. That is, he sold his first picture at the age of 15. While he never put down the camera for long after that, advertising and publishing — not photography — was his career. “I wanted to be an artist but I couldn’t draw,” he explained, his face crinkling into a characteristic smile. “When I was a kid, it was a miracle to me that you could snap a button on a caihera and get a picture. Actually, it’s still a miracle. Everytime I see an image coming up in the darkroom, I get excited all over again.” Schmidt didn’t go to school to learn his craft. Instead, he took pictures, lots of pictures, hundreds and I hundreds of pictures. "And I \ can remember almost everyone of them. Something must have snapped in my brain along with that shutter,” he said, laughing again. While he wasn’t a ftill time student in a formal photographic program, Schmidt did attend seminars over the years. "I’d take a course, say in lighting, and then I’d do what I could with what j I’d learned until I felt I | couldn’t go any further, then I’d take another course.” And as he progressed, he learned from other, more experienced photographers, < either as an apprentice in a \ portrait studio or just by j watching and listening. “Photography is art as well as craft,” Schmidt maintained. “But knowing lenses, knowing film, knowing what you can do with in a lab, all help in the art.” He believes there are three types of photographers: the photographer who catches what happened, the photographer who makes things happen and the photographer who asks what happened. “I’ve got a little bit of all three. Of the two, capturing and creating, I think you can learn how to create a moment. But you can’t learn how to catch a moment. That’s a gift.” Business Grew OnltsOwn ■■■•*»• When Schmidt actually began his fill] time photographic business, it was almost by accident. He was asked to take a couple of weddings, a couple of portraits, and then word of mouth did the rest. “It started to grow on its own,” Esther said, recalling the start of Franklin Photography. “We saw it would be something visable, something we could make a go of , so we gave it our complete attention.” Recognition came quickly. Schmidt was named to the board of governors of the Virginia Professional Photographers Association and chosen as editor for the Association’s journal. He was awarded a number of blue ribbons, judged by his peer’s in the group’s annual photographic exhibitions. Currently, he’s aiming for certification as a Fellow of Photography, a designation that usually takes seven or eight years to earn through points awarded for prize winning photographs and instruction in seminars. “That’s one measure of success,” Franklin said of the certification program. FABM EMINENT IS IMNI BUSINESS* l?0raB BqajSipiioaiaO 0% AJPA. Financing lor 12 norths. <«—« 3% AJ’JL FlnHdng for 18 months. 6% KPJL Fkundng lor 24 norths. LAST WEEK Hurry! DoadUno to April 30.1984 Pool hestatsl Bs prepared far ttw upcoming hrgt lup crop. ■iy now and taka advantage of low Merest! W« haw apactacidar daks on nn hap and tong* equipment, toadare, manure apraadare. imw $ rawHOtutfyp —**♦•** “°^ Nw Holtand—Culpopot MNKW8MCH TtOJvnit IMtoon Highway Ihmmmmbbw m-oias I HAVE CAMERA, WILL PHOTOGRAPH—Esther and Franklin Schmidt and camera, a self-portrait. 'Another measure is when lomeone buys one of your HCtures because they love it, because they want to hang it on their wall and look at it for years to come. It makes you want to keep on working.” Right now, the Schmidts do weddings, portraits, commercial shots, horse and hunt photographs, school groups, community activities like the recent Miss Rappahannock Beauty Pageant — practically anything the customer orders. Franklin worries about the light ing and snaps the shutter while Esther keeps track of appointments and names, poses subjects and generally tries to put people at ease '' while they’re smiling into l the camera. “I know what < it’s like to be nervous and 1 uncomfortable. I absolutely 1 despise having my picture 1 taken!” she admitted. .’ The couple has just ex- ] panded their offerings to include advertising consultant 1 < services, an area in which they both have extensive experience. “We’d like to get into everything where you Stalking The Most Elegant Vegetable of Spring By T. REYNOLDS laftJhannackNcwi Special Writer Even a temporary resident can set out tomatoes or cultivate a few beans. But to start an asparagus patch is a kind of commitment, an acknowledgement that you’ve found a home and plan to be around for the twenty or so years that the patch will bear. Like other endeavors of this nature (marriage and childbirth come to mind) the success of the asparagus patch depends a great deal on the effort and attention expended at the start and during each growing season thereafter. Unlike other long-term commitments, however, asparagus will unfailingly respond to your efforts and reward you with a bigger harvest each year. Most people plant oneyear-old roots and there’s still time to do this now. Plant them in a very carefully prepared bed enriched with compost and manure. Allow plenty of room and keep the patch weed-free. Each spring and fall, remember to give your patch more manure and compost. When the foliage turns brown in the fall, cut the stems to the ground. In the first year of your patch, harvest only the spears that are six to eight indies high. Cut the spears at ground level, never closer than two inches to the crowns. Those who garden in raised beds should allow asparagus its own bed, because otherwise it tends to take over the garden. For those young enough to wait another year, there are cuttings each year thereafter. Mary Washington has been the traditional variety because it solved the problem of asparagus rust. Now there is a hybrid - Brocks Imperial - that is said to stay tender farther down the stalk and to have less purple coloration. Four asparagus spears provide 12 calories, 1.3 grams of protein, 540 international units of Vitamin A, 16 miligrams of Vitamin C and measurable amounts of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Iron, B-12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium and Potassium. This information should console all those who feel they have an unreasonable and sinful appetite for the precious vegetable. To cook asparagus, snap the stalks at their natural breaking point, just above the white part. If they’re too tall to fit horizontally in your steamer, try standing them upright in a coffee pot or other tall pot. Cook no longer than twenty minutes. They should be tender, but not limp. Serve simply with butter, butter and lemon, Parmesan cheese or hollandaise sauce: Holland aise Sauce 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon cold water MARLANDFARM PRODUCTION SALE Saturday April 28 —1:00 P.M. Fauquier Livestock Exchange Marshall, Virginia 25 Purebred Cows 17 Cows with Fall Calves & Rebred 6 Cows with Spring Calves 8 Open Heifers 11 Performance Tested Bulls Frame Scored, Semen Tested Pelvic Measured Free Delivery with $4000 Purchaaa Cattle on Display Saturday Morning i ' , Jerry Chappell, Manager 703-364-2993 communicate photographically,” Esther maintained. HBut how can be predict vhat we’ll be doing five, ten rears down the road? How an we plan?” asked Frankin, grinning. “If someone Lad told me 18 years ago in 'iew York when I had an adrertising business that I’d >e doing photography in Voodville, Virginia!” he tdded, now shaking his head ind grinning even wider. ‘We don’t know where we’re joing to be — it’s out of our lands!” 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and finely diced '{jpaliJwJwl^e peppjr^ J cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon strained fresh lemon juice. Pour water to about one inch in the bottom of a double boiler, heat the water until it simmers, then reduce to low. Place the top of the double boUer over the bottom, making sure that the top does not touch the water. Put the egg yolks and the cold water into the top and beat them until the yolks are smooth. Whisk a small portion of the butter into the yolks and when the butter has been absorbed, continue adding butter until it has all been used. Beat until thick and creamy. Season to taste with salt, pepper, cayenne and lemon juice to taste. Asparagus Gratin 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed, peeled and tied together in a bundle salt 8 tablespoons butter, melted Vi to Vi cup grated Gruyere cheese pepper Cook the asparagus, uncovered in boiling salted water for about ten minutes or until tender. Drain the asparagus on a kitchen towel and remove the tie. Just before serving, dip each asparagus tip in the melted butter. Place the asparagus in layers in a buttered gratin dish and sprinkle the grated cheese over the tips of each layer. Season with a little pepper AUCTION APRIL SPECTACULAR FRIDAY, APRIL 27,1964 - 7 pm. LOCATION: On Rout* 522 Just North of Doublo Tollgate Intersection. (From Ml, take exit 78 at Stephana City East on Rt 277,4'A miles to Rt. 522, North)* QUALITY AND PERIOD FURNITURE including Sheraton, Queen Anne, Victorian, Federal. Chippendale, Hepplewhite & Mission Oak styles; Gold pocket watches, rings and other; Sterling, pewter and plated silver; 1903 brass National Cash Register. 26* bisque head doll (KW Germany); early weather vane (cow); pair iron bird dogs; “Bavaria", "Limoges", "Nippon", "Havtiand", & "Nontake" china pieces; cut glass and other early glass bread trays, etc.; coverlets and quilts, some dated; early Oriental rugs and much more. Auctioneer s Note; "Quality" is the key to this auction! Local Winchester Estate plus items from large home in Charles Town, W. Va., Pittsburgh, Pa., and other consignors. SHEN-VALLEY AUCTION COMPANY Office Phone 869-1561 W. Wayne Esheknan WilNam S. Royston 636-8292 636-971# Hours: 10:30 a.m. • 5 p.m. Preview: April 26 6 27 — AM Day T ASCS NEWS New Signup For 1984 Wheat Program Announced Wheat formers will be permitted to enter the revised 1984 wheat program during an April 16 - May 4 signup period. Farmers with wheat bases who previously had not signed up for the 1984 wheat program are eligible to participate in the revised program. During the earlier signup from Jan. 16 through March 16 nearly 240,000 forms - representing over 50 percent of the total U.S. wheat base acreage - signed up. Fanners who previously signed up for the 1984 program need take no action unless they wish to change their level of participation in the revised program. Producers who earlier signed up may change their participation in the wheat program and the paymentin-kind program by notifying the county ASCS office. The basic legislated program changes are: —The target price has been lowered from $4.45 to $4.38 per bushel. —Although the reduced and brown the asparagus under a preheated broiler. nation of pasta with4 early 1 perfectly cooked young vegetables. The tender spears of asparagus may be used, as may any young tender vegetable. Pasta Primavera With Asparagus 3 tablespoons each butter and olive oil 1 cup minced onion 3- 4 cloves garlic, minced Vi teaspoon salt freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon basil 12-15 small asparagus spears 2 cups small cauliflowerettes V* lb. mushrooms, chopped 2 cups raw peas 1 medium size red bell pepper, diced 3 tablespoons tamari sauce 1 lb. spaghetti or linguine 4- 6 scallions, minced 1 cup finely-minced parsely 2 cups grated cheese. In a large heavy skillet, cook the onion and garlic in butter and olive oil, with salt, pepper and basil, until the onions are soft. Add asparagus spears, cauliflower and mushrooms. Stir, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Let cook until the asparagus and cauliflower are just tender. Add peas and diced red pepper. Stir and cook over medium heat for just a few minutes - until the peas and pepper are just heated acreage requirement remains at a minimum of 30 percent, 20 percent of the requirement must be under an acreage reduction program and the remaining 10 percent will be a paid land diversion with a paid diversion rate of $2.70 per bushel. —Advance diversion payments will be available. —PIK payments are increased from 75 percent to 85 percent of the established yield times the acres diverted. —The Virginia State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee has authorized haying and grazing on acreage conservation reserve acreages devoted to wheat prior to Jan. 12,1984. The same rules will apply for the 1984 wheat haying and grazing program as were in effect for the 1983 wheat haying and grazing program. A signup will not be reopened for the 1984 feed grain. The revised 1984 wheat program signup will be conducted at the ASCS county office. through. Remove from heat and stir in tamari sauce. Set aside in a warm, place and agger it. ^ Ceokthepasta in plenty' of boiling water until id dente. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and immediately add the saute with all its liquid. As mixture is tossed, sprinkle in the scallions, parsley and cheese. Serve immediately. Winter wheat producers who are covered by federal crop insurance will not have to pay premiums on diverted acreage and may benefit from higher yield guarantees. FCIC will accept revised acreage reports from those winter wheat farmers who have already filed their acreage reports, even though, technically, they are liable for the premium on all acreage already reported. To be eligible for the increased yield guarantees and reduced premium liability, a producer must file a revised acreage report with USDA’s Federal Crop Insurance Corporation by May 8. The revised report must designate acreage to be destroyed in order to comply with the new program. The producer must give FCIC A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESTROY such acreage and must have received written consent from that agency. If a producer fails to take advantage of the opportunity to revise his acreage report, FCIC will not give consent for insured acreage to be destroyed and the producer must care for the acreage until harvest to receive an indemnity. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK MCORPORATED REGULAR SALES Every Tues. HORSE SALE 2nd S«L 1 P-wu, Evwy Mont STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE latTuaa. 1 p.m. Evary Month 1 Mila East of Marshall Rt 55 PHONE 364-1566 Mats SNAPPER; Discover The Difference SPRING FEVER! ONLY $849!

f HiDEX "N Auctions - Morse/Livestock Barn Construction Boarding and Training Farm Equipment Or Supplies Farm Services Farriers Fencing flr Oates Flay for Sale Help Wanted Morses Sc Ponies ■ For Sale Morses Sc Ponies - Wanted Morse Sc 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 Tackfir Equipment for Sale Vans. Trailers Or Trucks CLIFTON FARMS Horse Patch specialize breaking yearlings ay ups. sales preparation Reasonable rates, top care, ex ceilent references Call Pagt evenings. 703-662-5157. 4-12-4t HIGH CLOVER FARM - Licensed trainer has stalls available Breaking and conditioning for hunting or racing Culpeper, Virginia After 5pm (703)547-3391 HORSES BOARDED - Reasonable rales near Goose Creek on Rt. 7. 703-437-6853 THE Gate HOUSE Stable - Breaking and training tor pleasure, hunting and driving Chuck & Robin Bateman Middleburg, Virginia 703/687-6968 BONNIE L SIZEMORE, farrier Trimming and horseshoeing A graduate ot Michigan School of Horseshoeing Call 703/788-9622. ZiBA R DEARDEN, handmade shoes available Graduate Oklahoma Famer's College Member, va Horseshoers Assoc 703/594-715 AFA&VHA Certified Farrier Tom Reichert Offers alI types of shoema to n-reet the needs of both the profeNnnef horse owner For appofnenent cal between 6a.rn. 8im or 6p.m -9pm 703/937-4475 TRACTOR Ford 5600 with cab, heater, 800 hours. Reduced ti > ft,000 or best offer. 703-777-5127 HORSE AND CATTLE hauling - shod and long distance, competitive rates Call Tom Bowman. 703 837 2206 4-19-2t haDiator REPAIR - Auto. (arm. truck heavy-duty and speciality radiators You bring 'em, we fix em STERLING RADIATOR WORKS 703-430-3332 Safeguard Fence Co. Specializing in board fence, (ham link, tennis courts, industrial fencing. Free estimates. 703364-9736 Marshall, Va COMMONWEALTH FENCING, INC. Him. V*. QUALITY board fencing, split rati woven wire, high tensile and barbed wire Custom Wooden Gates. 703/364-1392 or Mac Moore. 364-1242 B ar J FARM FENCING llayrail. Va. All types of fencing. Also available boards, rail, post flr wire. Wooden or' metal gates. All work guaranteed. Will deliver. Excellent references. (703)754'8823 ItMra; 7 J FENCING Complete line of wire, HI-TENSEL. plank and rail. Also wiN install GEORGE WHITE FENCING,INC. Mtddletourg, Va. 703-687-5803 HUNT COUNTRY FENCE, CO. Va.< 703-777-4000 FARM GATES Made to Order, Any 8be Oak Lumber H.Q.I 304-1574 CATTLE HAY - Fin your bam this summer, $90/ton delivered, discount for large quantities, please place orders before June 1 703471-9344 or 703-777-5134. NEED MATURE PERSON for 4 to 8 hours on weekends to help take care of horses in small private barn between Middleburg and Purcellville Grooming, cleaning stalls, riding Experienced working with young horses desirable $4 per hour Call 703438-2557 evenings PART-TIME GROOM wanted for 15-stall bam in Waterford/PurcelIville area Schedule flexible S5ihr Call 703-554-8528 PERSON TO HELP care tor thoroughbred broodmares, foals, and sales yearlings. Must have experience with this kind of work. Wages, house and utilities. Call 703 347-3043 except between 5 and 7p.m. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS REGISTERED Quarterhorses All well broken 703/948-6642 ANGLO-ARAB, registered, 14 2 gray mare. 9 years, classy looker, champion lumper, always in ribbons. good disposition. $2500 Lome. 7037759-3400. APPALOOSA GELDING. 2 years, unusual Leopard, flashy with good temperament and great conformation Ready to break. You'll stand out in the crowd on this one. $1500 A M 703/754-8638, P.M. 703/368-LOBO. APPENDIX REGISTERED Quarter Horse mare. 15.3 hands, has hunted. shown and competed in combined tests successfully, nice mover, very honest jumper, schooling 3'6 . She is very easy to ride. Owner has moved to larger horse $3500 or otter. 703-83723174-26-1t ARABIAN MARE, grey, 15 hands. A horse for beginner of any age. Very kind, super disposition Excellent trail or family horse $1,000 Call 703/347-0338 or 703/439-8303. ARAB GELDING - gray, 4 years, registered, sire Jon-San Nova, $1500. 703-687-6560. CROSS BRED PONY, 14 hands, 5 years, bay. mare Very cute, quiet, easy to ride, pretty mover Call 703/364-1610 CHESTNUT FILLY, 3 years old. 3/4 thoroughbred, excellent hunter or show prospect, gentle, halter broken only Also 14 year old chestnut. mare, half bred, excellent conformation, hunt, show, pony clubbed, top brood mare, quiet but not beginners horse Won many local hunter championships $2,500 for both of $1,500 each or make offer 703-687-5209 GENTLE RIDING HORSES FOR SALE Large selection Reasonable prices Orchard Hill Stable, near Middleburg, Virginia. 703554-8255 4-H PROJECT Loan ot small 3 year old unbroken Palomino quarterhorse colt Excellent temperament If interested, call 703/3491238 alter 6pm 16 HAND THOROUGHBRD QUARTERHORSE cross, 8 years old, hunter/|umper $3,000 negotiable Call 703/754-7834 16 2 HAND THOROUGHBRED bay gelding. 8 years, currently jeventing training level Very iclassy, attractive horse Easy to ode Hunts quietly. 703/364-1327 REGISTERED LEOPARD APP 13 years, getting. 15.3 hands, enginh pleasure, wiing jumper, $1500 After 7PM cal: 703-754-4961 QUARTER HORSE Gelding-8 years. 14.2 hands, sorrel. Rides engSsh or western, trail or pleasure, $1000. cal after 7PM: 703-754-4961 American saddle bred registered bay mare. 11 years, i5.2 hands, pleasure horse, English/Western. Intermediate rider. Excellent bloodlines. No vices. $85G/offer. 703/253-5393 Horse & Farm : Directory Reaching 41,000 homes, stables and farms in Fauquier, Loudoun, Clarke, Rappahannock and Fairfax Counties . loafcmni Craef-jSirror I Leesburg, Va. I 703-777-1110 ®bf 3auquirr firmocrat Warrenton, Va. 703-347-4222 < The Heston Times Reston, Va. 703-437-5400 SLappatvomock Washington, Va. 703-675-3349 Vfee (latte Corner Berryville, Va. 703-955-1111 14 2 HAND THOROUGHBRED MORGAN Mare. 7 years, very attractive. excellent pony club horse Shown locally, evented training level, excellent jumper $2500. 703/364-1327 16.2+ HAND THOROUGHBRED Clyde Gelding, 12 years, a big, strong, sound horse Well schooled in dressage, a packer over fences, has evented training level successfully, shown lumper, also field hunts. $5,000 703/3641327 LEASE FOR CARE - Aged Palomino mare, 14.1 hands, super pleasure horse Safe, smooth, pretty Pasture required 703/3641642 REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE - 15.3 hands, 5 years, green broke, would be super endurance horse. 703-837-2317. 4-26-11 REGISTERED THOROUGHBRED MARE Lovely mover, willing and bold, super disposition Dark bay $4500 Sterling, 703-430-1451 REGISTERED HALF ARABIAN Mare, 13.1 hands, experienced show pony, priced right for Mom and Dad's wallets 703/948-6642 TENNESSEE WALKER mare - chestnut, top bloodlines, endurance and pleasure classes, drives carriage or sleigh, stylish ride for beginner or advanced. 703-837-9926. 4-26-lt 2 TENNESSEE WALKING MARES - one 3 year old, one 9 year old One pair peafowls 703-777-1549. THOROUGHBRED GELDING, Bay, 16.1, talented jumper, experienced eventer, nice mover. Great teacher tor novice rider. 703/594-! '2803 wit paa-ngp THOROUGHBRED FILLY - 3 years, 16 hands. Broken Classic looking beauty for race, show, or hunt. Lovely disposition $4,000. Call 703-754-4695 TWO REGISTERED yearling geldings: tlashy chestnut thoroughbred by Debby's Keelo out ot a War Pippin mare Elegant dark bay thoroughbred/quarter horse by thoroughbred Alon Conformation and size. Quality show prospects 703-822-5506 UNUSUALLY BEAUTIFUL ALBINO Mare, 152 hands, moves well on flat and schooled over fences A real eye catcher for the show ring 703/948-6642 WANTED horses and ponies for childrens summer camp Call 703554-8255 CLUB OF 100 for use of facilities at Joan of Arc hippodrome Family $225 Individual $175 For details, call Le Manege (703) 754-2683 also lessons, daily rates NORTH FORK SCHOOL Of Equitation — Spnng Classes are starting Beginners, intermediates, advanced - adults, children, juniors Also time to think about our summer resident camp for serious nders. co-ed ages 9-21. Send for brochure If you like to board where things are going on such as trail rides, shows, occassional clinics, fox hunting in season, people to ride with - give us a calf. 703-338-7474. SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION INSTRUCTOR — Qualified and experienced. Interested in serious students (703)554-8560. 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 Western Horsemanship CLINIC May 5 9.30am Sponsored by VQHA Region I W.M. Jennings Arena Leesburg, Virginia Demonstrations ond Mounted Instruction Spectators $5.00 Mounted $10.00 Indoor Arena Available for information contact ‘Skf&er" tiemhru :.r,s . (703)347-9620 Mike Jennings1 (703)777-6975 8 BLACK ANGUS COWS with calves bom in Feb. 703-882-3486 GOATS PUREBRED ALPINE doe $175 dry, American Nubian does due to kid in Sept Call 703/9375568 Mike Brouphy Photography * Personal * Equine# Commercial mm Herndon, VA MasterCard (703) 620-92S1 ON SALE NOW First Edition Virginia Hunt Country Map includes the 11 Hunt Boundaries which are verified by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. Printed on Ivory color paper in 3 colors, measuring 18"x22’/2" Phone and mail order accepted $3.95 per copy (plain paper); $6 50 per copy (laminated paper) Plus $1 00 postage and handling (Va residents also add 4% sales tax ) Imtinun Eimrt-Hlirror P.O. Box 359 Leesburg. Va. 22075 703-777-1111 RELIABLE COUPLE, mid 30's, desire position for one or both with hunter bam or estate. Private living accomodations desired. Combined experience includes estate and bam management, teaching and schooling. 804/276-4448 or 301/236-0181. CEDARLAND HORSE CENTER'S first combined test of the season is April 21 and is being |udged by Caroline Treviranus Divisions: low division through preliminary Call for entry information, 703-837 2317. 4-5-3t THE PHILOMONT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Unrecognized Horse Show will be on Saturday. April 28th beginning at Sam at the Philomont Horse Show Grounds, Rt. 734 in Philomont, Va. Rain Date - Sunday, April 29 Entry fee $4 Post Entries. The divisions will be Baby Green, Open Hunter, Small/Medium Pony, Large Pony, Short Stirrup and Local Pony. HORSE SHOW May 5th Great Falls Hone Center 10001 Amon Chapel Road. 830AM Registration. 759*5505/3400 VQHA RMe For Research 13 Mle Judged Pleasure Ride and Optimum Time Clm Hw—■ BUMiUi - Mv 12. iui Donations wS be to Potomac Fever FundVJHA. 703/754-4294 ■Mp* 9^f^fWlt0t-r:'' t mam*mmmmmMirn* BARN, 20 stalls, inside exercise track, tack room, paddocks, 3/4 mile training track, located in Calverton *400 month. 703/573-0190. HORSE LOVERS - Hume area, new facility, stalls, paddocks, indoor show and exercise barn, feeding and care, all on 700 beautiful acres; 3 bedroom house available 703/364-2156,364-9773. "LONGVIEW"- Fauquier County, Virginia. Orange County Hunt. A handsomely developed horse farm overlooking the new Virginia Gold Cup race course. The rotting Orange County Hunt territory of Northern Virginia renowned as the mecca of field sport in the United States, is the site tor "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 tor relaxed country living or formal witertaining, in a setting which codoles 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 COUNTRY BUILD 364-2708 Residential and Agricultural Construction We specialize in custom horse bams, indoor riding arenas, run-in sheds, and all other agricultural buildings. Also Sun decks, garages, additions ‘Expsrlsncsd, Professional, AffordaMs’ ALL WOOD UTILITY BUILDING BUILT ON SITE COMPLETE WITH WOOD FLOOR 8’* 12’.$725 10’*12’...L.$875 10’* 16*.$1100 12'xl6.$1500 12’*20’. $1640 Total Price* brluduf Tax (anpainted). Price 10 mile radios of Parcellville. QUALITY BUILDINGS «i SUPPLIES PO Box 1055 PurceUviUe, Vo. 22132-1055 703-338-3338 703-777-9215 I ^<ting Builder of Hone Facilities DUNTHORPE FARMS Purebred Angus Cattle SPECIAL SPRING OFFERING Choote from 60 Purebred Angus Cows and Calve* * Calves sited by tw nation's leading bMli * Rebraedlng service to your choice otlhe nation’s leading sirei * Consider purebred cross-breeding programs wNh Btangus. Brahman, Salers, or Chlanlna breeds. * Management and Marketing services available. L0t us go to work for you. Kan and Nancy Barnhart Rt. 1 Box 215 PurcellvIlle.VA 22132 703-668-6356 Function We construct buildings designed to accomodate varied functions. Professional custom work yith your needs in mind. Horse facilities our specialty Bonanza Buildings « * Residential • Farm • Commercial Call for free estimate )otm Fuqf. Agent Umbaugh Building Co. * Rt. 2. Box 63. PurcellviUe. Va. M-F. 8-5:30 (703) 338-6111 Metro430-7601 SEGREGATOR - flashy APHA Hack and white paint. Many show wins in raining, bridle path hack and grand champion at halter. Super disposition. Fee: $400. live foal guarantee. Quality mare care. Call 703-955*3789. 3-15-12t PEPPY BEAR • beautiful AQHA buckskin with speed and sense. Performance bred Poco BuenoYellow Jacket bloodlines. Fee: $300, live foal guarantee. Excellent mare care. Call 703-955-3789 3-15-12t STUD SERVICE Standing In Warrantor! “HIMDCJ SPICE” MM • nfmw, DJf rwiwgtf Brown Horse. 163,4 years Ft: Private 439-8191 or 439-2216 DRESSAGE SADDLE, 17* Kieffer. almost new. $500. Call 703/3641610. LADIES RIDING SADDLE. 60 years old. Hand engraving. Best offer. 703-687-6143. BATTERTON TRAILER SALES - Va DL 446. Kingston. Hartman. Allen (fiberglass)' m stock. Discount prices. Berryville 703-955-3328 1981 COTNEB THOROUGHBRED TRAILER — extra wide Good condition. $2850 Call 703-860-2025 1968 DROVER, 4 horse bumper hitch, good condition. Make offer Call 703/347-0733. Dealer #8465 HORSE TRAILER, Double J. TB size. 2 horse, used 4 years. No rust/new paint Warrenton, Va 703/347-1966. UNITED CUSTOM TRAILERS 1984 United horse and stock trailers. Buy direct from manufacturer and save 804/561-5855. TRUCKS • New 1984 Corvette in our showroom now factory retail $25,911 • y* Ton Chassis Pickup • Blazers r p n Chevrolet JmK Oldsmobile Rt. 7 & Fort Evans Rd., Leesburg 471-5066,777-3080,662-0324 Virginia Saddlery will be opening its second srore on rhe Georgetown Pike, Greet Foils, Virginio on the 1st of May. 703-739-4900 Saddlery In Stock or Shipped Freight Free Our Price $650.00 Regular $725.00 HORSE COUNTRY 2&4 L— lighwy Wmnkm. VhgHa 22186 703-347*3141 Estate “Mighty” Spreader Model 000 e 25 Bushel manure spreader that can be putted with as smaM as a 10 H.P. garden tractor. e Unit is ground driven so that no PTO is required, e Handles ail types of manure, even that with straw & hay. e Load bed is 6 ft. long by 2Vz ft. wide, overall width at just 46 in. allows for easy access into small spaces, e Heavy duty structural steel, with long-lasting treated lumber. VtaadMeeter Charge accepted 1984 Cotner Horse Trailers Xwide - In Stock HORSE COUNTRY 2331ft H ifctiM j\ Wjrmftm. Vrnpnu 22116 703-147 3141 Hours: Mon.-Frl. 9-5 Sat. 10-4 'Check-Cash Mastercard - Visa Drain #8467 TOW VEHICLE “Dooley's” We Stock for Immediate Delivery Dual Rear Wheel Super Cabs • Crew Cabs • Cruisers • Gas or Diesel Exclusive Area Centurion Dealer DISCOUNT PRICES! East Coast Lai Van Convert OVER 16NA! Dealer 1 BRANDS Custom■ Jerryfr & Truck Discount Center 6510 Little Riyer Tpk. (Duke St. Extended) Annandale. VA Phone 256-5000 Let the Competition Beware k.

Classified Advertising ALLEY 55 EaM Colonial Hwy., OW Rt. 7 Hamilton, Va. Have We Met? OkJ costume jewelry shelf sale, postmaster's desk, ornate oak dbl. bed, fine china, linens, prints, pine table, quilts. Blue Willow Giant Flea Market, Crafts, Antique show. May 30th Benefit and to be held at Warrantor Horae Show Grounde. 203/306-4989 or 703/687-5634 need money for any reason? 1st & 2nd mortgage loans available. We will go out of our way to arrange the money you need. Bad credit okay. MaaaAi ^ *-a* iMqJTUf OPrWPPL Call Nike Anthony 703/7900750 SMALL TOWN OPPORTUNITIES, The Plains now launching major revitalization Invite and seek enterprise for top quality shops and professional services. Compatible with English Village concept. Buildings available for lease or purchase. Call 703/253-5620 v WOULD like to babysit in my home, years of experience, by the hour or day. Call 703/675-3834. MUGHT, CLEAN WHEAT STRAW i $2 per bale (703)675-3524 MOVING SALE 30 cu. (I. freezer. $600 ChataiMw, ftimttine. clothes. Books, toots and mlsc. Items. Sat. & Sun. 9-4 Turn* Ben Venue MsriutOn Rt. 729 ■ Co app. 3 miles to RL 622 - On right Pint property on right psst 636 WATCH FOR SIGNS (703) 937-4449 SPERRYVILLE THRIFT SHOP Open for the summer session!! New tennis shoes, prom dresses, gold brocade living room chair, jewelry, picture frames, household items, clothes. Honrs: Saturday 12 to 5 Sunday 10 to S WHETHER ITS A garage, deck, patio, yard, porch or attic sale, YOU WILL attract more customers with a classified ad Place your ad today and pickup a FREE yvd sale sign at our office on Main Street. 703-6753338. MOM. Watch the Mother's Day section for a special message from your two loving daughters! C&B MOC. WANTED THE CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER is now accepting donations for its 1984 4th of July Benefit Auction in the categories of antiques, art, boutique, children's corner, crafts, entertainment, food and restaurants, house and garden, services, sports, and vacations. Hems should be new or in exceNent working condition. Please call 703^87-8120 and tafc wHh Leslie or Alwr King, or leave a message. WANTED: One pet donkey tor small children to ride, must be gentle. Cel 703(6753826 after 6p.m. ANGUS AUCTION - 13TH ANNUAL Production Sale, Zeuswyn Farm - Culpeper, Fri., May 4, 12:00 Noon. 60 registered females (cows with calves, open and bred heifers). Fa catalogs call Va. Angus Assoc 804/293-3044 or Zeuswyn 703/825 8191. ANGUS BULLS Ginger HU1 Bulla continue to excell in Performance Teata. At Culpeper thla year our bulla ranked 1. 2. 3. 4 and 6th among 55 Ansua Bulla teated from 3 states.Excellent Bulla for aaie at the farm. 8800 and up. Good Bulls Don't Coat They Payt NewbUl MlUer 703-675-3091 COMPLETE DISPERSAL Hitch Court Farm J. F. Pfafman on the farm Hume, Va. • south of Front RoyM. SATURDAY, MAY 5,1904 10*30 AM. Salt ratal or ihtaM - lunch avotamta. 40 Head Registered Angus Cow-Calf by such Angus greets as Mentieth of Graham 37, Scheaibrook Shoshone, Sk Big WiHam to name a few. 40 Head of Commercial Cows - Angus. Charolais, including 3 daughters of the Chianina Bui, Superstar! Complete line of General Farm Equipment including, Int 464 Tractor with 2250 loader; Heston 5530 rd baler John Deere 336 Tractor, John Deere 336 Hay Baler; Heston 1071 Cut Conditioner; flew Holland 451 Sickle Bar Mower, other equipment too numerous to name. For detailed brochure contact the Sale Manager - Coleman Sales Inc., 500 Westfield Road. Charlottesville, Va. 804/973-4346 APPLIANCES, Jam-Air, Thermador KitehenAid, Amana, Sub Zero am more. Cali COUNTRY CUPBOARDS Washington, Va. 703/675-3294. FOft SALE. str^S taiitUng shelf and hoi water tank 1200 Diane Bruce, 703675-3391 a 703-907-8256. OLD HAND HEWN log cabin, die mantled. Also old pine beaded paneling, pine flooring, doors and mantles. 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 tor 5x7 and $8 tor 8x10.703/675-3349 “RAIFORD’S SHOES’* First shipment of summer Sandals have arrived Shoes from >5 to *20. Women's Frye boots, *40. Open Sat 10ajn.-6p.rn. and Sun. 10ajn.-6pjn. NEW LOCATION— 9 mfles west of Warrenton on RL 211, turn left at Morgan's Service Station, brick budding on right side of road Watch for rigns. (703)937-4804 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, new and used, save money for your church, school, fireball or restaurant. Best prices anywhere, large display of supplies. Visit our shwwoom at 663 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester or phone 703/662-1124, Harwill Equipment Company. WANTED TO BUY: Large type gentle sitting hens. Call 703/967-6806. WARM WEATHER'S COMING!! Time to sharpen those bowhunting skills with a brand new set of arrows! ARROWMASTER can help!! 703967-8043. GRAZING LAND to pasture cattle until late fan. Can 703/547-2324 after 12 noon. NEW EDITOR for Rappahannock News and family must find house to rent in the county. Prefer near Town of Washington, 3 bedrooms, garden spot, acreage desirable. Phone 703/676-3338. NOTICE Advertising published in this newspaper Is accepted with the understanding that it will meet the criteria of the standards of a family newspaper. Advertising Is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services as ottered are accurately described and are available to customers at the advertised price. Advertising that does not conform to these standards, or that is deceptive or misleading la never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards, we ask that you Inform us. ARE YOU INTERESTED in a video distributor in Rappahannock County? Look on page 3 (or complete details!! I will not be responsible for any debts except those incurred by me. Robert H. Jenkins, Sr. Sperryville AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, Registered - 2 males, 1 female. $125. Call 703/675-3400 or 9878121. ENGLISH SETTEX Male. AKC, 10 moollis. Oraofle Baton. aO shots, lovable dtapoaMoo. vetybMy. $100. 703/253-5393 FOR SALE: Purebred Black Pekinese puppies, no papers, $75 each. Call 703/636-1055. CAMPER SHELL and furnishings, good condition, fits Chevy pickup, $550 703/675-3761. COMMEXCIAL SPACE 1340 TOTAL Square Feet SUITED for ReMamam. Two bathrooms with an OflcW Storage Room HEAT Pump/A. C PARKDVGLot LONG TERM Leaae Available EXCELLENT Locatton In Washington. Va.. Next to Poat OAce Immediate Occupancy <703)638-8401 t HILTON HBAD.S-Cr Luxury condo on beach. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, pools, 10 night lighted tennis courts, golf, etc. Like new, totally furnished. $575 per Wee703-759-5377 1 HOUR METRO Retiring Soon? Clarke Co. BLUEMONT - RT. 1 — Looking for real value at a bargain price? A mountain setting with exciting views of woodland, pasture fields and a country church. Very secluded and privacy guaranteed by Clarke zoning. Land with plenty of space to build your own home, have your own garden with fruit trees, keep livestock. Deer, turkey and grouse throughout. Fish and swim in nearby Shenandoah River. 15 minutes to tennis and golf course. Not far from an excellent hospital and fine restaurants. 40 ACRES OF PASTURE, WOODS AND STREAM with all the firewood you'd ever need. Well located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge estate area between Middleburg and Berryville. One of the best areas of the world to live and still close to airports and cultural centers. Low taxes. $69,500. Less for cash. Bring $500. deposit. Wayne Long (703)896-9064. Shenandoah Valley Also 20 acres $43,750 REMODELING. RESTORATIONS, additions, all types of carpentry. Licensed. F. W. Hutchinson. 703/9375679. 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. THURMAN WHORTON. Flint Hill. Plumbing, heating and electrical work. 24 hour emergency service at 703/675-3607 OLDE TOWNE SWEEPS Open again (lor the 1983-84 Season Experienced and hilly 675-MBS, Dq 673-3506, Night j AAA HOME OWNER LOANS. $5,000 to $150,000. credit no problem. fast approvals, application by phone. 703/998-7458 anytime. ANTIQUE RESTORATIONS, refinishing 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. ELECTRICAL WORK Plumbing Repairs Pump Installations WILLIAM E. SISK Electrical Contractor Sperryville, Va. (703) 987-8772 EXPERIENCED IN CARPENTRY and brick laying, all phases of building and remodeling. 30 years experience. Edward M. Clark, 703/6753606 or Bobby Brown 703/675-3624 GENERAL BULLDOZER WORK, roads, lots, etc. Low rates. Will do to your satisfaction. R.V. Johannis 703923-4623 I WANT TO TAKE care of elderly > person in my home. Call 703/8250251. 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! In loving memory of our sister, Father and brother, (Virginia, John Rich and Roger Summons) who passed away in the month of April. April holds sad memories of loved ones gone on before. But God Knows best, so he cho6e You "three" to be the ones who had to go. Eight years have passed dear sister Since you had to go away, But we still hold loving memories as if you are here today, Four years ago God chose you Dad, Oh it was hard to bear A few days later dear brother for you I We shed our tears, | We Know God loved all of you. We too express our love, Someday we ll all meet again up in the heavens above. - Lovingly, Edith & Ora Apprentice Farm Workers Full time positions available immediately. Learn general farm work - mowing, haying and many other interesting farm duties. Salary $150 to $175 per week depending on qualifications. Excellent references required. 703/347-7144 Between 9e.rn.-4p.rn. 703/347-3711 Betwien Sp.m.-Spjn. Weekdeye Anjimlt nOMSnOI HOUSE CLEANER, 2 days per week. Also need, temporary window cleaner. References required. Call 703/937-5844. OPENING FOR CLERICAL POSITION, good typing skills and an aptitude for figures necessary, experience required. Address resume including experience and education to Box 115, Washington, Va. 22747. WANTED - L.P.N. CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR, R.N. with B.S N. Degree - salary dependent on experience Apply Piedmont Technical Education Center 703/825-0476. RAPP AW AN, INC. ts accepting applications for the foQowtng: Dora Operator and Applications are being accepted at our office located on Rt. 522, South, Front Royal Va. I would like to do lawn and garden work on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Call Jean after 5p.m. 703/675-3796. VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY JOHN R PENDLETON and MABEL PENDLETON Complainants vs. DOROTHY FLYNN, at als Defendants IN CHANCERY NO. 3216 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to effect partition amongst the owners by sale or otherwise of a tract of land of which John Franklin FI inn (a/k/a John Franklin Flynn), died seized and possessed of. located in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, said land being described by deed recorded in Deed Book 0 at Page 39 amongst the land records of the Clerk's Office Of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, as is more fully recited in the Bill of Complaint filed herein An Affidavit having been made and filed and the Bill of Complaint having stated that the addresses of Dorothy Flynn, Robert T. Flynn, Jr., Caron F. White, Daryl Flynn, Marshall Flynn, Debbie Flynn, Keith Flynn, Clara F. Tolbert, Carol’F. Mallory, Cynthia F. Capers, Cheryl F. Hollman, Martha Marshall, Lucy Flynn, Rose Flynn, Frank Flynn and Elizabeth Flynn, K they be living, are unknown, and that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of thi? suit whose names —aed/pr addresses, are unknown, which Bill of Complaint has made > said parties defendant by the general description, PARTIES UNKNOWN, it is therefore ADJUDGED. ORDERED and DECREED, that all possible PARTIES UNKNOWN having an interest in all of that certain tract or parcel of land which John Franklin Flinn (a/k/a John Franklin Flynn), died seized and possessed of are made parties defendant and said persons are made parties defendant by a general description of "UNKNOWN PARTIES," as follows, to-wit: Unknown heirs of Dorothy Flynn, Robert T Flynn, Jr., Caron F. White, Daryl Flynn, Marshall Flynn, Debbie Flynn, Keith Flynn, Clara F. Tolbert, Carol F. Mallory. Cynthia F. Capers, Cheryl F. Hollman, Martha Marshall, Lucy Flynn, Rose Flynn. John Franklin Flirm (a/k/a John Franklin Flynn), Milly Flynn, Frank Flynn and Elizabeth Flynn, or their widow or wodower and heirs, devisees, and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parlies defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, and it is therefore further ADJUDGED. ORDERED and DECREED that Dorothy Flynn, Robert T. Flynn, Jr., Caron F. White, Daryl Flynn, Marshall Flynn, Debbie Flynn, Keith Flynn, Clara F. Tolbert, Carol F. Mallory, Cynthia F. Capers, Cheryl F. Hollman, Martha Marshall, Lucy Flynn, Rose Flynn, Frank Flynn and Elizabeth Flynn, if they be living, and any of said unknown heirs, devisees, or successors in title, if any such there be, and/or any unknown parties having an interest in the lands of John Franklin Flinn (a/k/a John Franklin Flynn), died seized ELECTRONIC ENGINEER Leesburg Location Tracor, Inc., a leading international technological products and services company has an opportunity for an Electronic Engineer to work in Leesburg. This opportunity involves designing, developing, and testing MF/HF/VHF band antennas and assisting in the operation of an antenna test range. Must be familiar with FORTRAN programming. MSEE or BSEE with at least two years knowledge in electromagnetic theory and applications desirable. Shipboard antenna experience a plus. Tracor offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Interested persons should call Jerry Homa at toll free 1-800638-8512 (in Maryland 301-279-4514) or send a resume to: Tracor, Inc., Dept. ED-21, 1601 Research Blvd., Rockville, Maryland 20850. We are an equal opportunity employer. lhicor SMarass LEGAL NOTICES and possessed of, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, do appear on or before June 1, 1964, and do what is necessary to protect their interest. It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this order be published once a week for tour (4) successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper having general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, within ten (10) days after the entry of this Order of Publication, that the Clerk post an attested copy of this order at the front door of the Court House and that the Clerk further prepare a certificate of said facts and file same in the papers of this cause. DIANE BRUCE, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1 ask for this: Douglas K. Baumgardner, Esquire Attorney at Law P.O.Box 235 Washington, Virginia 22747 Counsel for Complainants A Copy Teste: Betsy Murray, Deputy Clerk VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY In Re: The Adoption of Richard Jesse Donohue, a minor, and his change of name to Jesse Hampton Heisserman. ORDER OF PUBLICATION To: Randy Thomas Donohue 2626 E. Street San Diego, California 92109 The object of this suit is the adoption of the minor child, Richard Jesse Donohue, bom November 26, 1978, by William Henry Heisserman of Star Route Box 309, Huntty, Virginia 22640, and the change of name of the said Richard Jesse Donohue to Jesse Hampton Heisserman. An affidavit having been made that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of the said Randy Thomas Donohue, and that his last known post office address was 2626 E. Street, San Diego, California 92109; It is ORDERED that the said Randy Thomas Donohue, natural father of the said Richard Jesse Donohue, appear before this Court on or before June 1, 1964, to do what is necesary to protect his interest in this cause. It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks inlhe Rappahannock News, a newspaper having general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, State of Virginia, and that a copy be posted at the front door of the Courthouse, within ten days after the entry of this order of publication. Entered this 10 day of April, 1964. Diane Bruce, Clerk I ask for this: Sharon Gerreback Luke, Esq. Luke and Genebach, Ltd. P.O. Box6 Washington, VA 22747 Counsel for Gloria Jean Heisserman and William Henry Heisserman A Copy Teste: Betsy Murray, Deputy Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE REISSUANCE OF NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TO STATE WATERS AND STATE CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 621-44.2 ET SEQ., OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950). AS AMENDED Public Notice No: Aileen STP - Rappahannock Company Public Notice Issue Date: April 19. 1964 The State Water Control Board has under consideration a reissuance to the following NPDES Permit and State Certificate: Facility Name & Location: Aileen STP - Rappahannock Co. Name ot Permittee: Aileen, Inc. Permit No : VA0027812 Permittee Address: P.0. Box 27, Flint Hill, VA 22627 Flow: 0.015 mgd Receiving Stream: Hickman Run, Rappahannock River Basin, Section 4, Class III, Special Standard: q Discharge: Existing Municipal Discharge The discharge « a result of the owner's treatment of waste. The proposed reissuance consists of reissuing the NPDES permit tor the continued discharge of treated sewage effluent from this facility. The proposed reissuance 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 subject 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 informationis on file and , ,q\»y be inspected, and arrange- _ merits made for copying at NORTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE 5515 Cherokke 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 beoqfne 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. CULPEPER MOTOR CORP. PONTIAC-GMC-IHC “Your In-Tom Ful Service Deehr” 401 Jamas Madison Hwy ., Culpeper, Va. 22701 703-625-8381 GMC nuns T wm«c 1878 BUICK REGAL, 1 owner, under 30,000 orig. nniles. 2 door with air cond., auto. 1878 BUCK LESABRE, 2 door, air cond., auto., & more. 1878 FORD Vi TON PICKUP 1x4, local owner, 4 speed, x>wer steering, short bed 1878 FORD COURIER, 4 cyl , 1 speed, & camper cap. April showers bring Msy lowsrs and tad thick grass! He have a large selection of need end new riding mowers gn mcougn nu iouyn#«i yards. Come In and buy now. The grass Is growing ■very day you watt! Used farm tractors A hay aqulpmsnt In stock, including Round Baler A mower conditioner. Buy now, don’t welt for the hay to get away! Dealer #412 1981 PLYMOUTH HORIZON, 4 Joof, excellent condition, 48 mpg., rent wheel drive, 4 speed, cassette stereo, new tires. S3795. Call ^03/347-4222 (ext. 103) before Sp.m. or 703/675-3194 after 6p.m. 1978 CHEVROLET 1 TON dump, exsellent running condition, $3,500 or jffer. Call 703/987-8768 I975 CHEVY C-10 Custom Deluxe )ickup 'k ton 350-4V, 3 speed ransmission Typical Chevy rust, xjmerous small dents, but bed is jood and cab is clean. Mechani:ally good. $700 or best offer. r03/347-4997 after6pm 1974 MUSTANG II. Runs, but needs vork. Good tires, perfect interior. 1-6, automatic, power steering, xjwer brakes, air conditioning. Inspected. as is $450 703/347-4997 liter 6p.m. 1973 CHEVY PICKUP, engine and ruck bed in good condition. $400 Call 703/675-3761. »i. . Som Sockett & Sons Fomtan a DomeWlc Auto Pom a Accwnortw Great PrtoMl Mon-SotS A.M. k>6P.M. Sunday 10 AJM. to 2 PM 123 N. Royal Avw. From Royal, Va. 635-3241 • 635-8159 mONAL VfHtCLES Mirlltni Vmii ■■‘n.ito TRAVEL TRAILER, Dutchcraft 1970, 18 ft., bath, $1200 or trade for money. Eves - 937-4388. AT THE SHOWERS FARM ON RT. 688, MARKHAM, VIRGINIA. FROM THE MARKHAM EXIT 1-66 (BETWEEN MARSHALL AND FRONT ROYAL), TAKE 688 SOUTH 3!* MILES TO THE FARM. MARKHAM IS 19 MILES EAST OF 1-81. FROM FLINT HILL TAKE 647 EAST TO 688 NORTH. FROM 211 WEST OF WARRENTON TAKE 688 NORTH. SIGNS WILL BE POSTED. SATURDAY, APRIL 28 — 10:00 A.M. RAIN DATE, SATURDAY, MAY 5—10:00 A.M. VEHICLES: 78 SHASTA travel trailer e '73 FORD SW e 75 FORD Gran Torino e ’68INTL SCOUT with snow blade • 74 GMC 6500 with 16' steel dump bed e 72 FORD C750 with 20’ flat bed e 70 FORD LN900« '68 INTL 1750 • '66 GMC with 20’ flat bed e ’65 FORD F600 with 14' flat dump bed * 65 CHEV with 18’ Omaha bed •62' WHITE tractor • '61 FORD with 18' alum cattle bed • ’59 MACK 10w dumps'51 INTL e 20’ cattle body with wooden floor • 11 ’ utility trailer with tandem axle • MANY MORE FOR SALVAGE. TRACTORS: elH 300 Utility • Ford 801 Diesel • AC 190 with cab* MF 35 Deluxe with loader • FORD 801 Gas with 3 PH • INTL 460 with 2 row mounted com picker • INTL 544 • OTHERS FOR PARTS. EQUIPMENT: • INTL 3616IND. Tractor with loader • CAT 9226 Loader • AC Bulldozer • D4 Bulldozer • Winch for D4 e'JD450 Loader • CASE 310 Gas Track Loader • FRANKLIN SkkJder • Tamper • DAVIS Ditch Witch • Cement Mixer. FARM MACHINERY: • Post Drivers • Post Hole Diggers • GEHL 2 row Field Chopper with grass head • JD and other Field Choppers • Ensilage Wagons • Ensilage Blowers • JD Haybine • NH 66 and 273 Hay Balers • 3 Sickle Bar Mowers • GEHL and Schuler Front Unloading Feeder Carts • MILLER 10’ offset disc • 3 Bottom CASE plow • 3 Row AC Sod Planter • INTL and JD Grain Dritee Manure Spreaders el Row Mounted Com Picker • Elevators and Augers • Bush Hog • More. SAWMILL: • Complete Sawmill and miscellaneous sawmill equipment • 671 GM IND. Engine on wheels • 371 GM IND. Power Unit • 4 cyl. gas Power Unit. MISCELLANEOUS: • Large Metal Building • Cub LoBoy Lawn Tractor • Many tools • Log Splitter • Dearborn cut-off Saws • Chain Saws • Compressors • Tanks • Pipe • Gates • Wire • Fencing • Posts • Entire contents of farm buildings and machine shops • Many items too numerous to mention. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: THIS SALE OFFERS EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY FOR THE FARMER, TRUCKS FOR THE TRUCKER, AND MANY UNLISTED ITEMS FOR THE DEALER AND THE SALVAGER. TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS LUNCH SERVED BY THE WILLING WORKERS FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: GARY L VANCE AUCTIONEER CO., INC. STRASBURG, VIRGINIA ESTATE OF GILES SHOWERS (703) 465-9172 MARKHAM, VIRGINIA

Citizens Endorse Proposed School Budget (Continued from Page 2) Endorsement From Chairman "We have children we can be very proud of, children who have grate on to do great things (after their graduation from the county’s public schools),” said School Board chairman Beverly Massie. She expressed confidence that Rappahannock’s schools now meet the needs of students. “But there’s always a need in education to expand and go ever Anther,” she added. Willing To Pay More “The people here are communicating their willingness to pay more in taxes for better education,” said Barney O’Meara, president of Rappahannock Citizens for Quality Education and father of two children in the elementary school. He noted that his first reaction to the original budget submitted by superintendent Robert Estabrook was “Where’s the beef?” Estabrook ahd already exercised “considerable restraint” by reducing appropriations requested by teachers and building ad ATTENTION: Motor Vehicle licensed decals must be purchased and displayed on vehicle by 12 midnight, April 30. 1984. Summons will be issued by the Sheriff’s Department beginning May 1,1984 for failure to do so. John H. Woodward, Sheriff Rappahannock County *★*•**★#*★★*****■ NOTICE OF DEADLINE May 1,1984 is the deadline to file personal property taxes. A 10% late filing penalty will be added after this date. Rtorto Scoggin LINE-UP WITH LYNE 5 worm, terrific views, abundant water, highly productive soil, $2,000 an acre. Financing available. 11.096 acres, some woods, stream, pond site, black top frontage, $2,500 an acre. Call for further details W.H. 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SECLUDED LAKEFRONT RETREAT. Rustic hideaway, stone fireplace, 2 bedrooms, large screened porch overlooking wildlife area, $45,000. NO, I did not see a bull fight on my trip to Spam. (But I did see a donkey quarrel) WELCOME TO SPRING. NOCK SPOKEN HERE. . . RAPP AH ANROGER BATCHELDER, circa 1924 Gay , Waihngum, Va. 22747 675-3777 Res: 937-4388 ministrators, O’Meara said. Then the School Board again reviewed and reduced contemplated expenditures to come up with “the most reasonable possible budget,” he said. He asked the supervisors to refrain from making further cuts in the school budget. Chris Bird described the proposed budget as a “first step” towards providing an improved educational program. “If we don’t meet the needs of our children, they won’t be able to offer the world what it needs.” Joe Williams from Chester Gap told the supervisors that he has one child in school and one graduated. “I don’t feel like Rappahannock (schools) have given our children what they need. I don’t feel like what they’ve been given is good enough.” Williams said he’s seen the educational and sports equipment provided inamtes in jails and prisons. “Then I see what my son is playing in and learning in. I feel ike he deserves a lot better." In asking for adoption of the budget as submitted by the School Board, Bob Dennis noted that his daughter has already graduated from RCHS and his son will be a senior there next year. Improvements in the educational program will come “too late for them,” but even with no children in the public schools, “we’re more than happy to pay our share of the tax load,” Dennis said. Speaking as both an educator and a parent, Laurie Marshall asked the supervisors to remember the last time they spent seven hours with their children, then add three more hours alloted to in preparation for that time together and multiply by 20 children. That is essentially what teachers do every day, she said, describing the job as overwhelming. “It takes brain, soul and spirit. What they do cannot be overesti mated,” Marshall said, urging adoption of the proposed school budget and specifically the index pay scale to encourage experienced teachers to stay in Rappahannock. Willing To Pay For Quality “I have two children in the elementary school but I feel that I’d be willing (as a property owner) to pay the bill for quality education whether I had children in the schools or not,” said Frank Reynolds. Citing figures from the Auditor of Public Accounts for 1982, the latest data released by the state, Reynolds noted that Rappahannock residents paid $344 per capita for education, 75 percent of the Virginia average. By comparison, per capita cost of education in neighboring counties was $419 (91.6 percent of average) in Orange, $446 (97.5 percent) in Fauquier, $409 (89.5 percent) in Culpeper, $380 (83.2 percent) in Warren and $379 (82.9 percent) in Clarke. Reynolds noted that Bath and Surry Counties, both with populations smaller than Rappahannock’s, spent $607 per- capita (132 percent of the state average) and $685 (150 percent of the average) respectively for education. On the other end of the spectrum, he noted that Page County allocated $339 per capita — 74 percent of the state average — for its public schools. “So we are a little bit higher than page County but I don’t think we can be proud of that.” Industry’s First Priority Reynolds maintained that there is nothing more important to spend tax money on than the education of children. But as further justification for educational expenditures, he asked the supervisors if they knew the number one consideration of industry in selecting a site in which to locate. “It’s not the tax rate. It’s not the locality’s attitude towards industry. It’s not the crime rate, it’s how good are your schools because they want their employees to be happy. “I don’t think we should be satisfied with anything less than the best educational system in the state,” Reynolds continued. “I don’t mean the biggest. I mean the best. And I think we can do it if we apply ourselves.” Nancy Schoppet, RCHS Booster Club president, offered that group’s endorsement of the proposed school budget, particularly allocations for the high school expansion and the index salary scale for teachers. Speaking on behalf of the Rappahannock County Education Association, Scarlett Dyer supported adoption of the school budget as proposed, citing particular need for the index salary scale, the high school expansion and the new math teacher’s position at RCHS. Teachers Deserve Good Pay “Our teachers deserve good pay,” stated Joe Daczewitz of Woodville. “I’m in favor of the index scale. I don’t know if it’s the whle answer but it’s a start...I’d like to see something done to the high school.” Will Brown, president of the elementary school’s PTA, cited safety factors as reason for completing the $110,000 roof repair job at that school. “I was in my son’s classroom recently. I went inside to miss the rain but I think I caught more in there!” In a more serious vein, he told the supervisors that water is leaking through light fixtures in some classrooms. “Children sit in the comer (behind those fixtures). If there was a fire, they’d have to break through to get out the door.” “Look at the school budget not in terms of the expense but in terms of an investment in our future,” suggested Margaret Strawser, who has two children who graduated from RCHS. “I support adoption of the school budget not because it’s satisfactory but because it’s what’s been presented,” Liz Blubaugh told the board members. She maintained that every year, school expenditures are pared down to minimal or subminimal levels before the budget is even presented to the supervisors. “Next year, I want to see a budget that meets our educational needs.” “Our school faculty, our teachers, are some of the finest available. Some have few peers,” said RCHS principal Robert Chappell. “And we have 420 or more really fine young men and women. Some have few intellectual, creative or athletically talented peers.” Rappahannock’s teachers need to feel that their efforts are being rewarded with adequate pay, Chappell said. Students and teachers both need an adequate facilty in which to teach, learn and live, the principal said. He pointed out that the high school currently has four science programs but only one with a lab. “We need two more (labs) desperately in order to meet state requirements.” There’s no place for a sick child to rest while waiting to be picked up by parents, Chappell continued. A bigger library, a cafeteria that seats at least half of the student body, a meeting room that hold more than three or four people at a time, a separate area for dramatics are also necesary, he maintained. “I urge you gentlemen to put the children of Rappahannock County first,” Chappell concluded, asking the suDervi Farming (Continued from Page 1) „ should exceed the break-even $46 to $48 per hundred weight level by a few dollars but they will not approach the 1975 record of $74.” The number of hogs raised in Rappahannock parallels the market decline, judging by the 1982 ag census. The total number of hogs and pigs in the county dropped from 1,291 in 1978 to 645 in 1982. During the same period, the number of hogs and pigs used for breeding fell from 428 to 151 and the uumoer sold fell from 2,bzz to 950. Corn Production Corn yield and prices were down last year across the state, largely due to the summer drought. In 1982, Virginia com producers harvested a record crop, averaging 105 bushels per acre, but received only $2.30 per bushel, well below the break even price of $2.60 to $2.80. But again, judging from the 1982 census, Rappahannock farmers appear to be following a gambling, optimistic lead. The number of acres devoted to com production here went from 2,938 in 1978 to 3,722 in 1982. Apple Outlook One area where the economic picture doesn’t look quite as promising is apple production. “For livestock in general, Die market has improved,” said Sam Snead, Rappahannock orchardist and member of the Virginia Farm Bureau’s Apple Marketing Committee. “But we’ve just come through the worst year that I can remember for apples. It was a combination of over-supply from the huge new acreage coming into production out west and the quality of the fruit here. I don't think we’d have, any problem selling top apples but Rappahannock County doesn’t have a reputation for producing top quality packing fruit,” said Snead, noting that the majority of apples grown here are used for processing. And the processing industry is an industry on the decline, he said. “So the prices they pay growers are on the decline, too. There’s not as great a demand now for processed apple products plus the processing plants have had problems with labor and overhead. They know their fixed costs — the price of the can, labor and the plant. The only place they can hedge in order to stay competitive is the price they pay for the fruit,” Snead said. He added that he’s read lately of a slight improvement in the economic picture for canneries but he didn’t hold out much hope that it would translate into an improved economic picture for Rappahannock orchardists as well. “We’ve just come through a touch recessionary period. And some industries — like the apple processing industry — are slower to recover than others. As long as enough apples are being produced to meet their needs, they have no incentive to raise their prices.” In addition to lower prices offered for fruit, last year’s yield was lower, according to Snead. “We had drought and size problems. I had a 30 percent reduction in production as measured by weight. It was the worst year that I can remember — ever!” he concluded. The ag census figures reflect the problems local orchardists have faced. The number of acres devoted to orchards here increased slightly from 2,178 in 1978 to 2,258 in 1982 with acres planted in apples going from 1,901 to 1,997. However, during the same four years, the pounds of apples produced in Rappahannock dropped from 21,254,260 to 18,382,612. Still, assessing the overall outlook for agriculture in Rappahannock County Gordon Thornhill is as optimistic as any full-time farmer. “Farming is going to get better,” he maintained. “I don’t know how quickly but it’s going to improve. It has to,” the co-op manager added. son for adoption of the school budget without cuts. After Supervisor Gilkey’s promise to support the proposed school budget and Lane’s remarks, Chairman T. R. Latham added a final saution. “I know no one likes the word ‘compromise’ but it's essential if we’re going to accomplish anything in government.” The board is scheduled to meet next on Monday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in the courthouse to act on the proposed school expenditures for 1984-86. 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