Rappahannock News, July 17, 1986

‘V, VA. 23219 THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1986 Washington, Virginia 22747 Phone 675-3349 36TH Year, No. 30 USPS 455580 16 Pages 25 cents Chemical fire puts unknown fumes in air By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock News Staff Writer Firefighters cordoned off the base of Jenkins Mountain Tuesday afternoon, evacuated families, and donned breathing apparatus as they battled a blaze believed to be consuming potentially toxic orchard chemicals. Until late Tuesday night, the air waves crackled with questions as emergency personnel sought answers to just what was burning in the shed behind the Farmers Cooperative and how best to put the fire out. Dispatchers relayed inquiries from nearby residents who asked if they should leave. “They evacuated us,” reported Georgia Walsworth as she waited at a friend’s house for the all-clear sign and word that she could return to her residence across the lane from the shed. “They said they were concerned about the chemicals. They didn’t know what was being burned.” The fire was reported at around 3:30 p.m. Volunteers from Sperryville, Chester Gap, Flint Hill, Washington and Salem in Culpeper County arrived a few minutes later; they didn’t leave until almost midnight. “Initially, the fire was fought with water until we found that there were spray materials in the shed,” reported Steve Leake, who was in charge of the control effort. He couldn’t say for certain what chemicals were burning. “Probably captan, guthion — orchard sprays, things we eat every day, but when you mix them together and put the heat on. . .” the Sperryville fire chief said, his voice trailing into a question mark. “We had no way to identify exactly what was burning. The packages were burned. It was all old stuff — some of the packages had a 1973 date.” Alex Sharp, who took over management this year of the orchard owned by Wilbur Wright, said he stored nothing in the shed. Called in for consultation by the firefighters, he was on the scene for several hours. Mr. Sharp said he saw “something yellow — it could have been sulphur” in the old containers, but added that most of the containers “may have been empty.” Once it was suspected that spray materials might be burning, “we looked up all the chemicals that could have been in there” to determine what to use in fighting the fire, Chief Leake said. “We couldn’t use water on account of the possibility of run-off.” oonsuueu uy teiepnone, specialists in handling toxic chemicals and the state’s toxic waste disposal unit suggested carbon dioxide, dry chemicals or foam, according to Mr. Leake. “We tried, but there were too many hot spots left. The only thing left was to cover it up.” The highway department was asked to lend a front-end loader and trucks to haul sand. Residents of houses downwind from the fire — “whichever way the wind was blowing” — were evacuated. “Some were advised to leave but wouldn’t go,” the Sperryville fire chief noted. Emergency personnel at the junction with Route 211 stopped traffic from proceeding down the lane. The co-op’s assistant manager was called and asked to open the farm supply store to provide firefighters with rolls of duct tape. According to Mr. Leake, the tape was used to stop infiltration of smoke and fumes through cracks in the firemen’s breathing apparatus, SPERRYVILLE VOLUNTEERS Wright’s property. Rappahannock News Photo/Daphne Hutchinson vainly attempt to douse the flames which consumed a shed and a car Tuesday on Wilbur boots and gloves. In asking the dispatcher to relay the request for the duct tape to Ranny Aylor, the speaker said, “We wouldn’t ask him but it’s almost a die-hard emergency right now.” But Chief Leake downplayed the cause for alarm. “We don’t know if there was a danger. There .could have been. It’s best to play it safe.” And if the smoke posed a health threat to fire fighters, that threat was not totally eliminated by the precautions taken Tuesday night. “Our breathing apparatus isn’t 100 percent sound,” Mr. Leake con ceded. “It doesn’t get it all. . . There are some chemicals that nothing will get.’’ Spectators watching from several hundred yards away noticed a sharp chemical odor and scratchy throats after breathing the smokefilled air for an hour or so. But firemen appeared to have no problems with the fumes, according to Mr. Leake. He noted, however, that the effects of some of the chemicals suspected to have burned don’t become apparent for as long as 72 hours after exposure, so firemen have been cautioned to watch for symptoms. It took three loads of highway department sand to quell the fire, and when the tired firemen pulled away, they left a giant sandpile behind. “It’s out. We’re gone,” reported a haggard, sooty fire chief. “It’s their baby now,” he said, adding that the landowner has the responsibility for finishing the cleanup. i wuu Li ic11 l esfjuiiaiuit; for seeing that the landowner removes the sandpile before rain brings unwanted run-off, Mr. Leake replied: “That’s a good question!” But he expressed confidence that the toxic chemical specialists have already notified the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the accident. Col. Dieter Knuepfer, disaster coordinator for the county, added that he planned to call the state’s Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday to report the fire. * Chief Leake said that the blaze apparently started when Walter Freeman burned empty bags of spray material that had been applied in the orchard that day. Alex Sharp, Continued on page 4 Drought relief sought By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock News Staff Writer At a special meeting last Friday, Rappahannock’s supervisors affirmed what farmers here have known for weeks: This spell of dry weather means disaster for the county’s agricultural production. Reporting that crop losses will exceed $1 million, the board asked Gov. Gerald L. Baliles to declare a state of emergency in Rappahannock, clearing the way for local farmers to become eligible for federal assistance. “The state has already requested damage assessment reports from us,” said Linda Henry, director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) for Rappahannock and Warren counties. “I think that means the governor is ready to declare a state of emergency.” i ne omy remaining nuraie w> ieaeral assistance — concurrence from the U.S. Department of Agriculture — is “normally a formality,” once the governor’s declaration is issued, she added. Federal assistance to drought stricken farmers comes through low interest loans from the Farmers’ Home Administration and through ASCS’s Emergency Feed Assistance Program. In the Emergency Feed Program, qualifying farmers are able to buy com for livestock feed at 75 percent of the loan rate or $1.56 per bushel. To qualify, producers must have a feed loss of at least 50 percent with less than a 90-day feed supply on hand, according to Ms. Henry. “Most of our people have a 50 percent loss just in pasture and hay,” she said. The ASCS director said there is no limit to the number of farmers who can get help through this program. “Everyone who has the required feed loss can qualify,” she said, adding, however, that produc Rappahannock News Photo/Greg Turner THE RAIN that fell last week left this farm pond quiet after the storm and brought the precipitation for July to 1.73 inches, still far below the normal for the month. Ponds and river levels give a distorted picture of the water crisis here. Rainfall half of normal has left the soil dust bowl dry, leading the Board of Supervisors to seek a drought emergency declaration for Rappahannock. ers who normally buy all their feed are not eligible. Nor will the program help defray costs of any feed except com, she noted. In asking the supervisors for the emergency resolution, Extension Agent Birgitt Thornhill reported a 50 percent reduction in the first hay cutting of the season. There hhs been no second cutting, she told the board. And with pastures “just gone,” livestock producers are already having to feed those meager hay reserves, she said. In a telephone interview on Tuesday, Mrs. Thornhill described Rappahannock’s corn crop as stunted. “If we get some rain, it may be good enough for silage. If we don’t, I’ve heard farmers talking about putting a fence around their com fields and turning in the cattle because it won’t be worth their time to run the machinery.” As for county orchardists, peaches and apples are both undersized due to the lack of precipitation, the extension agent said. Based on drought reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, area rainfall is running four inches below normal for June and July, Mrs. Thornhill continued. Local weather watcher Dennis Wingfield Confirmed the USDA’s figures. Normal precipitation for May in Rappahannock is 3.48 inches; the county got 2.02 inches. Normal for June is 3.35 inches; the county got 1.45, Normal for July is 3.88 inches and to date, Mr. Wingfield’s gauges show that 1.73 inches of rain has fallen. That gives the county a rainfall deficit of 5.51 inches over the last three months. And there’s more to the farmers' problems than rain. While the rain gauges show below normal, the thermometers read above normal. As oi July 14, were running three degrees warmer in the daytime and 2.4 degrees warmer at night,” Mr. Wingfield said. “The warmer temperatures and warm winds from the south just suck the stuff right out of the ground. We ■ could have the same precipitation with cooler temperatures and quieter winds, and the rainfall would be more productive, more beneficial.” . Speaking to the urgency of getting a resolution from the supervisors, Mrs. Thornhill noted that if the governor declares a drought disaster, “those who come in first usually get the money” that’s available for low cost loans. "We wanted Rappahannock to be at the top of the list in case the governor does something.” Lack of insurance big WSA concern Kappahannock almost lost its Water and Sewer Authority last week. WSA attorney Douglas Baumgardner staved off resignations from a majority of the Authority members at last Thursday’s meeting when they learned that they were excluded from the county’s public officials liability coverage. And even with assurances from legal counsel that they were in “no danger of losing the family farm,” they acted solely on matters that appeared to pose no potential liability. All other business was postponed until this Thursday when the WSA will meet jointly with the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. Zoning Administrator John McCarthy was the bearer of the bad tidings. He reported that comprehensive general liability for the Sperryville sewrage treatment facili ties had been tacked on to the county’s policy, effective July 1, but that coverage does not include public officials’ liability for the WSA members. “That leaves you in the same boat as the Welfare Department,” he told the Authority members assembled in Mr. Baumgardner’s law office. Regular policy holders have either enacted a moratorium on writing coverage for government officials or stoppped offering it completely, Mr. McCarthy added. He recalled that a similar problem arose a few years ago for sheriff s departments across Virginia. Local law enforcement officers now get liability coverage through the state’s Department of Risk Management. A similar “pool” for public officials' liability is now being organized but Continued on page 4 VFHS suit continued; judge sets deadline By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Virginia Federation of Humane Societies suit against the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, set for hearing last Friday, has been continued until September 4. The action came Friday afternoon following a long-distance telephone conference among Judge W. Shore Robertson and attorneys Peter Luke, county attorney for Rappahannock, and Harry Bosen, counsel for the Humane Society. “As long as they are in compliance with state law I don’t have any complaints,” Mr. Bosen said in a telephone interview last Friday. “My job is not to make a choice of remedies — only to see that the law is followed. “The judge felt that it is a black and white issue; the county either has a pound or it doesn’t. He expects them to comply — that’s the feeling I got from him. I don’t believe he will tolerate it.” County Attorney Peter Luke said:“It appears that a resolution satisfactory to the plaintiffs is imminent, so the continuance was granieu to anow me loose enas to be tied up.” That resolution is a contract with John Klein, owner of a private kennel in Fauquier* County, to house Rappahannock County strays until a permanent site for Continued on page 3

Kcws of Record General District court Cases decided Tuesday were: Jason Lynn Smoot, drunk in public, $10/$30. Jens Tholand, failure to appear, $50420; failure to report apple sales, continued to July 14, 1987. Gladys Joan Dodson, assault, continued one year. Larry Mann, drunk in public, $10/$20. Jack Pence, refusal of bloodbreath test, continued to September 2, 1986. William Henry Rector, assault, continued to January 20, 1987. Mary Catherine Hume, false information to officer, 30 days in jail, suspended, $25/$35. Ida Porter, drunk in public, $15/$20. Johnnie T. Taylor, non-payment fines and costs, continued. Alan Knighting, assault and batter, continued to July 14, 1987; brandish firearm, continued to July 14, 1987. Ruth Ann Hill, reckless driving (78/55), $78/$25. Robert Wayne Smith, Jr., no county tags, $15/$20. Julia Shreder Bowers, speeding (68/55), $26420. Thomas uamei Compton, driving under influence, continued to August 5, 1986; driving on suspended operator’s license, continued to August 5, 1986. Bonnie R. Gallagher, driving under influence, reduced to improper driving, $25/$20. Alvin Dudley Grigsby, Jr., no county sticker, continued to August 5, 1986. Harold Lee Lawson, speeding (68/55), $26/$20; no operator’s li-. cense, $10/$20. Charles William McKenny, no county tags, $15/$25. Shelbv Gail Mayfield, speeding (70/55), $15425. Andrew Boyd Peterson, speeding (63/45), $36/$20. George Elvan Posey, no county sticker, $15420; driving on suspended/revoked operator’s license, no prosecution. Susan Marie Taylor, speeding (44 25), $38420. Frank Willis Vetto, no Virginia inspection, $15425. William Kean Wilson, speeding (73/55), reduced to defective equipment, $15420. William S. Carter, Jr., speeding (70/55), $30/$25. Daniel Lee Palmer, driving on suspended/revoked operator’s li cense, continued to August 5, 1986. Dale Alder Peterson, speeding (69/55), $28/$25. William Frazier Scott, Jr., speeding (80/55), $80/$20. Russell Shannon Streets, speeding (72/55), $34/$25. Julianne Banziger, speeding (69/55), $28/$20. David G. Brandt, speeding (72/55), $34/$25. Howard Wulsin Coon, driving on suspended/revoked operator’s license, $50/$20. Aubrey Douglas Settle, violation of VASAP conditions, dismissed. James East, failure to yield right of way, continued to September 2, 1986. Douglas A. Allison III, speeding (69/55), $28/$20. Matthew Cirtos Berems, defective equipment, $15/$20. Charles David Blanton, driving under influence, continued to September 2, 1986; driving on suspended/revoked operator’s license, continued to September 2, 1986. Michael Edward . Carpenter, reckless driving (86/55), $86/$20. Clarence Calvin Carter, driving under influence, operators license suspended three years, 60 days in jail, suspended, $300; speeding (68/55), no prosecution. Annie Fletcher Clanagan, driving under influence, continued to September 2, 1986. Virgil Anthonio Clark, speeding (74/55), $38/$20. Ronald Lewis Collins, speeding (71/55), $32/$20. Jon E. Dvorak, reckless driving (75/55), reduced to 74/55, $38/$20. Bahram Forovzanfar, speeding (73/55), $36/$25. Joseph Franklin Foster, defective equipment, $15/$20. Raymond Eugene Fox, reckless driving (accident), reduced to improper driving, $25/$20. Terry Lynn Frazier, reckless driving (accident), continued to Sep Rappafyannorb ihtofi Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $8.00 Elsewhere in the U.S. per year $10.00 Outside the U.S. per year $8.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE () New () Renewal () Check Enclosed NAME___ ADDRESS___—CITY STATEZIP--- ZIPSecond class postage paid at the Post Office at Warrgnton, Va. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. 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George Albert Knaysi, speeding (74/55), $38/$20. Robert Shirley Knupp, illegal use of radar detectors, $25/$20. Mark Alfred Larocque, reckless driving (80/55), $80/$25; driving on suspended/revoked operator’s license, operator’s license suspended 90 days, $100/$25. Charles William McKenney, speeding (70/55), $30/$25. Kenneth Ervin McNeely, Jr., speeding (73/55), $36/$20; illegal use of radar detector, $25. Gary Wayne Manuel, speeding (74/55), $38/$25. Randy Allen Mobleym, speeding (74/55), $38/$25. Philip Lee Morris, speeding (68/55), $26/$25. Thomas Nelson Murray, speeding (72/55), $34/$20. Jimmy Wayne Nicholson, detective equipment, continued to September 2, 1986; driving on suspended/revoked operator’s license, continued to September 2, 1986; driving under influence, continued to September 2, 1986. Jack Pence, driving under influence, operator’s license suspended six months, $200/$20. Eugene R. Pendleton, driving under influence, ASAP, operator’s license suspended six months, $200/$20. Sharon C. Pierce, speeding (70/55), $30/$25. Virginia Polk, speeding (73/55), $36/$20. Patrick R. Pontzer, speeding (70/55), $30/$25. Matthew Robert Rademaker, speeding (70/55), $30/$25. Harry David Reaves, driving on suspended/revoked operator’s license, operator’s license suspended 90 days, 10 days in jail, 9 days suspended, $100/$20; reckless driving, (75/55), reduced to 74/55, $38/$20. James Francis Relph, Jr., speeding (71/55), $32/$20. David John Roberts, driving under influence, continued to August 5, 1986; reckless driving (81/55), continued. David M. Rowzie, speeding (70/55), continued to August 12, 1986. Jae Yul Shin, speeding (68/55), $26/$20. Charles John Skuba, speeding (70/55), $30. Kirk Anthony Smith, speeding (72/55), $34/$25. Robert Wayne Smith, driving under influence, ASAP, operator’s license suspended six months, suspended, $200/$20; driving on suspended/revoked operator’s license, no prosecution. Judy Nora Mae Staats, failure to yield right of way, $25/$20. Ernest Eugene Sweeney, driving on suspended/revoked operator’s license, operator’s license suspended 90 days, 10 days in jail, 9 days suspended; $50; defective equipment, $15/$20. Gerald B. Sweeney, speeding (73/55), $36/$20. Johnnie T. Taylor, driving on suspended/revoked operator’s license, continued to September 2, 1986. Stephen Eliot Thompson, illegal use of radar detector, $25; speeding (74/55), $38/$20. Patricio A. Villalobos, speeding (70/55), $30/$25. . Edward Peter Walston, failure to appear, continued to September 2,1986. Real estate transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Louise King Eastham and others to Gene S. Adams and wife, 119.4099 acres, Jackson District. $131,340. Dennis Corbin and wife to Levi J. Corbin, 2.0 acres, Wakefield District. Gift. I. Christopher Parrish and wife to Jackie R. Bruce, 5.068 acres, Jackson District. $17,500. I. Christopher Parrish and wife to Manly J. Bruce and wife, 5.058 acres, Jackson District. $17,500. Gordon E. Lindenblad and wife to Evelyn Miller Willis, 1.0 acre, Hampton District. Gift. Willard Williams and wife to Geoffrey Christian Williams, onefourth undivided interest in 63.6 acres. Gift. PUBLIC AUCTION OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATION: Burwell Van-Lennys Foundation Due to ill health I will sell the following located 15 miles East of Winchester, Virginia, turn North off Route 50 onto Route 723 then Right onto Route 621 approximately 1 mile. Watch for sale signs, on SATURDAY, JULY 26,1986 at 10:00 A.M. 977 H Power shift Cat loader on track; JD 350 loader on track, crawler w/2 buckets; INT 2500 backhoe w/3 buckets (18-24-36); 212 Cat Motor grader; Atlas Copco diesel air cool air compressor; sand blaster; 2 jack hammers w/drill pavement breaker; 2 dynamite magazine factory made; rubber tire blasting mat; 10 ton floor jack; 6 cycl. Chrysler water pump 6" intake; air tamper; new cutting edge for 955 loader; blade for grader; Champion shop air compressor (like new); Tandem F 1000 1969 Ford road tractor w/318 Detroit 10 speed; 1977 GMC dump truck 5 speed w/2-speed axle live tandem axles; 1964 Dodge dump truck; 1972 Chevy pick up 3/4 ton on 4 speed; 1967 4-axle tag along trailer; log chains; heavy extra duty log chain; binders; saw; plumbing supplies; copper fittings 1/2 and 3/4 inches; pipe wrenches; disc 3 pt. hitch; pipe bender w/vice on stand; 8' walk-in cooler; file cabinet; adding machine; Paymaster; tire w/wheels; 10-10020 tire new; 2 Chrysler motors for parts. A lot of articles too numerous to mention. All of the equipment is in operation. Plenty off the road parking. TERMS: Cash or Good Check on Day of Sale. (Nothing to be moved until settled for.) • (LUNCH RIGHTS) W. D. Orndorff - Auctioneer Martin Excavating, Inc. 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FOR DOOR PRIZE Auction Au rUgS accompanied by Certificate of appraisal C0mpany Telephone: 202-347-1055 County emergency log Fire and rescue The following calls were routed through the dispatch center in the past week: July 7:9:06 p.m., chest pains, Rt. 621, off Rt. 626, Washington Fire Department. July 8: 11:31 a.m., fire alarm sounding, Warren County, Chester Gap Fire Department. July 9:3:06 p.m., chest pains, Rt. 211 in Sperryville, Sperryville Rescue Squad and Washington Fire Department; 4:07 p.m., electrical fire, Rt. 693, Culpeper County, Amissville Fire Department; 4:11 p.m., electrical fire, Rt. 211, Town of Sperryville, Sperryville Fire Department; 5:09 p.m., bam fire, Rt. 642, Amissville Fire Department, Washington Fire Department and Castleton Fire Department. July 10: 1:10 a.m., auto accident, Rt. 211 east, Amissville Fire Department; 9:27 p.m., possible stroke, Rt. 661, Castleton Fire Departmnet. July 11: 9:40 p.m., sick call, Rt. 211 west, Washington Fire Department. July 12: 10:59 p.m., overdose, Rt. 693, Culpeper County, Amissville Fire Department. July 13:8:17 a.m., transport from Fauquier Hospital to U.Va. Hospital, Flint Hill Fire Department; 9:38 a.m., sick call, Town of Sperryville, Sperryville Rescue Squad and Washington Fire Department; 12:18 p.m., roadside fire, Rt. 678, Amissville Fire Department; 2:53 p.m., auto accident, Rt. 522 north, Chester Gap Fire Department; 4:12 p.m., possible heart attack, Rt. 211 east, Flint Hill Fire Department and Amissville Fire Department; 6:13 p.m., vehicle fire, Rt. 211, near Rt. 640, Amissville Fire Department; 10:15 p.m., auto accident, Rt. 730, Amissville Fire Department. Sheriff July 7: Harassment, Town of Washington; reckless driving, Rt. 211, Sperryville. July 8: Reckless driving, Laura • Paint • Lumber • Millwork • Hardware Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO., INC. on the By-pass, Warrenton 347-1400 Mills area. July 9: Disturbance, Rt. 651, Sperryville; public service, Rt. 658, Flint Hill; assist motorist, Rt. 211 west; tree blocking the road, Rt. 622, Harris Hollow; tree down, Rt. 522 south, Flint Hill; auto accident, Rt. 522 south, Boston area; powerlines down, Rt. 522 and Rt. 626; auto accident, Rt. 626, Rock Mills. July 11: Assault, Amissville area; reckless driving, Sperryville area; intoxicated pedestrian, Rt. 522, Flint Hill area; disturbance, Town of Washington; intoxicated pedestrian, Rt. 626. July 12: Vehicle blocking the road, Rt. 646, Amissville area; harassment, Amissville area; drinking in public, Rt. 602 and Rt. 707, Peola Mills area; intoxicated pedestrian, Rt. 522 south, Sperryville area. July 13: Vandalism, Rt. 626, Castleton; vandalism, Rt 618, Castleton; vandalism, Rt. 626^ Castleton; vandalism, Rt. 626 and Rt. 522;domestic, Rt 522, Scrabble area; do\ mestic, Rt. -643, Amissville area; vandalism, Rt. 626. Marriage License The following marriage license was issued at the Clerk’s office during the past week: Bobby Lynn Smoot, Washington, and Connie Elizabeth Baldwin, Washington. Read QHie &appaf)annocfe iletos for local news nvaviBK UTESTOCS IZCBUBl INCORPORATED Regular sales every Tues. 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RSVP volunteers recognized at breakfast By LOU HATTER Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Participants in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program were honored recently at an informal breakfast held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. The RSVP program, sponsored by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, provides volunteers to assist other members of the community with a variety of services. One of the most visible roles the volunteers play is providing transportation for others who, for many reasons, cannot drive themselves. “There are many other services which the volunteers provide,” said Carolyn Szabad, RSVP volunteer supervisor. “Many are not as visible, but they are just as important. The most hours are spent on transportation, but many other important contributions are also involved,” including: - Assisting in the Community Services literacy project. - Providing clerical assistance to the Welfare Department. - Visiting and providing home support for the homebound elderly. - Tutoring and working as library aides in the elementary schools. - Cooking and serving meals at the Senior Nutrition Sites. - Working as volunteer aides at the Hospice of the Rapidan. -- Helping with the World Hunger Garden project. Ms. Szabad added that “the volunteers are extremely self-motivated. I see an assortment of wonderful skills brought to work at these projects. We have a very diverse program, which is becoming more so all the time.” She explained that the program began about six years ago with a core membership of retired teachers. The main assistance was in providing transportation to the Mental Health Center, and visits to doctors and dentists, mainly in Culpeper. The only remaining member of the original RSVP Advisory Council is retired teacher Barbara Gentry, who began her involvement by providing transportation. She has also served as the temporary supervisor of the Senior Meal Program. The Volunteer Services participants in Planning District 9 provide more than 60,000 hours of service per year, which, if paid at minimum wage rates, would add up to more than $250,000 billed to the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. Between 450 and 500 volunteers are active in PD 9, and about 60 people are participating in the program in Rappahannock County, under the supervision of volunteer specialist Jeanie McNear. “Most of the participants in Rappahannock are seniors,” Mrs. McNear said. “About ten percent are under 60. This breakfast is a thank you for all the volunteers’ efforts.” “Many of the volunteers don’t get a chance to see each other. This breakfast gives them a chance to get together, to rub elbows,” Ms. Szabad said. RSVP is one-half of an integrated Volunteer Services program. The other half is the Community Services Volunteer Program, which involves younger members of the community. “There are two dimensions to our services,” she explained. “The volunteer wants placement; and we have requests from our stations to fill their requirements. Our job is to mix and match those two, sometimes conflicting, needs.” Mrs. Gentry agreed that her involvement began with providing transportation. “But, as the program grows, and you look at what people are doing, it makes you feel good. We’re going to take off.” Ms. Szabad reiterated that the program is growing all the time. “Although the number of volunteers seems large, it’s not enough. We’re always recruiting, trying to spread out the burden and the workload. “Some people volunteer because of loneliness, to ease the task oi moving back into society after an illness, or the death of a loved one. Volunteers are very dedicated people -- it’s hard for them to say no. But it’s also important (for them) not to take too much responsibility. That can lead to discouragement.” S^llie Morgan, manager for support services and aging coordinator, added that “There is a special feeling to events here. Everyone gets involved . . . everyone pulls together, It’s a unified program.” Ms. Szabad urged anyone who is interested in contributing their serv ices to the RSVP or CSVP progran to contact the local office of the Rap pahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center. More informatioi may be obtained from Famil; Guidance Services in Washingtoi (675-3329). Shelter Continued from page 1 the county’s kennel is agreed on. The Board of Supervisors has expressed a preference for the kennel to be located on the same site as the county’s future landfill. Some modifications will have to be made to Mr. Klein’s kennel to satisfy the state’s requirements. Several new runs will be erected and a concrete slab will be poured. That slab will for the base for a modular structure owned by the county which will house the dogs. Until Mr. Klein’s facility is ready, Madison County has agreed to take Rappahannock’s strays and house them in its new, state approved shelter, with Rappahannock County paying the boarding costs. Mr. Bosen asserted that “if (the counties) do animal control programs correctly and comply with the state law they can pay for themselves — some jurisdictions actually kick back money into the county’s coffers. It can be accomplished through enforcement of animal control laws, dog tags and licenses and %■ Be Resourceful. Recycle. For Information Call 1-800 KEEP ITT shots. “Human health is also a consider ation,” he continued. “Rabies an< livestock1 predation are two hazard: in this area.” “I’m very glad that it’s finally happening, although I can’t say I’n pleased with the rate and speed,’ said Patricia Saltonstall, one of th< plaintiffs in the suit and vice-presi dent of the Rappahannock Human* Society. “We can get a positiv* adoption plan going in the county i we have a place to work from. ” Ms. Saltonstall added that th< state has passed a new law mandat ing specific training requirement: for an animal warden to enforce th« animal control laws. “I would like t( see our county . . . take a new tael — to comply first instead of last. ” AMISSVILLE BEAUTY BOUTIQUE SUMMER PERM SPECIAL Reg. $35 NOW ONLY $25 CLIP this coupon Offer expires July 31 Unisex styling Precision cutting APPOINTMENTS or Walk-ins welcome 3 blocks east of Amissville Post Office offU.S. 211 703-937-5895 — — Wakefield - -SAT Prep Course • Now in 7th successful year • Study of important test-taking strategies • Intensive drill in vocabulary and reading comprehension • Review of basic math skills and problem solving • Prep for TSWE • Full-length practice test • 30 hours - July 28 - August 1,9:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. • Cost = $125 (minus deposit) • Deposit of $25 (payable to Wakefield School) due by July 25. Class limited to first 20 applicants. Write: Wakefield School, Huntly, Va. 22640 Telephone: 635-8111 Acreage reports accepted now The Rappahannock County Office of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service is now accepting acreage reports for 1986, including acres planted, diverted, idled, and other farm program uses. The final reporting date is July 15, according to ASCS official Linda Henry. Program participants are required to report crops and acreages planted and the uses to be made of these crops, acreage conservation reserve or idled cropland, and acres diverted for payment. She said that producers not participating in the 1986 programs should report their crops to insure future benefits and to protect acreage bases. After farmers report their acres, the ASCS county office will select farms at random to verify that acreage reports are accurate. Gilliam to speak at district breakfast George H. Gilliam, a former chairman of the 7th Congressional District Democratic Committee, will address the monthly breakfast of the Democratic Legislative District July 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. Mr. Gilliam was the Democratic candidate for Congress in 1974 from Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, receiving 47.25 percent of the vote against incumbent Republican J. Kenneth Robinson. He served on the Charlottesville City Counsel from 1972 to 1976. From 1980 to 1983 he was chairman of the 7th Congressional District Democratic Committee where he served on the Steering Committee and the Finance Council of Virginia Democratic Party. He was chairman of the 1982 Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner. During the Robb administration he served as chairman of the State Board of Community Colleges, the governing body for Virginia’s 23 community colleges. Governor Gerald L. Baliles recently appointed him as Virginia’s representative on the Education Commission of the States. He and the Governor will represent Virginia at the meeting of the Commission to be held at San Diego during the week of July 21. Mr. Gilliam is currently a member of the law firm of Paxson, Smith, Gilliam and Scott, P.C. He is a graduate of Columbia University and the ( University Law School. He and his r wife, Page, who is an attorney and x real estate developer, live in Albemarle County with his daughters, Louise, a junior at Sweet Briar College, Carter, president of the Honor Society at Charlottesville High School, and Caroline, bom November 26, 1985. The Legislative District breakfast is open to the public. It is a cooperative effort of the Democratic Committees of the counties of RapI pahannock, Culpeper, Greene, Madison and Orange. GRAND OPENING MINI MARKET Rt. 211 Sperryville Saturday & Sunday July 26 & 27 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Watch next weeks paper for more information. (=} Real Esta te Eileen M. Day realtor TITLE EXAMINATIONS A title search or title examination for land, involves looking at public records to determine if the person claiming to own the land actually does own it, and to further see if there are any defects in the title to the land, such as unpaid mortgages and other liens, easements or unpaid taxes. In order to perform a title examination, the attorney first traces the “chain of title” from the current owner back a number of years, carefully examining each deed, will, or other title transfer document. He then “comes forward” with this chain of title, checking the indexes for the name of each owner to insure the property had not been sold to more than one person, that there are no unpaid mortgages or other liens against the land, that taxes have been paid, and there are no other situations which would affect the title. If you buy land without having a title examination performed, you are taking a tremendous risk that the property has some sort of problem with the title. 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. Rappahannock News Photo/Lou Hatter THE PLANNING COMMISSION for the Town of Washington listens intently to the suggestions of several dozen citizens at public hearings last Thursday. Both the proposed comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances were discussed. Following the hearings, the commissioners voted to recommend both documents to the Town Council. Serving on the commission were (1. to r.) Frank Reynolds, Councilman William Wickens, Dan Lewis and Randolph Clater. NOTICE ATTENTION ALL DOG OWNERS RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC Dr. P.M. 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Eappafjannock Jietos An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher JOHN T. McEWAN, President JOHN T. TOLER, Exec. Vice Pres. BARBARA C. BURKE, General Manager LAWRENCE K. EMERSON, Executive Editor LOU HATTER, Managing Editor LISA H. BURKE, Advertising To Subscribe Phone (703) 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: Rappannock News Bldg., Washington, Va. 22747 HOURS: 8:30 a m. to 5:30p.m., Mon.-Fri. Published by the Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Newspapers, Inc. Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation. THURSDAY, JULY 10,1986 Of epochs and eras By EUGENE McCARTHY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On his way to the island of Bali in late April of this year, President Reagan dropped down at the China Lake Naval Weapons Center in California to perform what the Administration's Director of Personnel Management, Constance Homer, declared to be an “epochal?’ act. The announcement received less attention than it should have, since epochs do not come along often and historically have lasting and significant consequences. Admittedly this epoch was a low-level one, an announcement of a proposal to simplify the civil service and extend the pay principles of private industry to the federal work force. Obviously it does not rank with the Bible’s great flood, an event long recognized as of epochal proportions, floating the Ark and making Noah’s reputation. If this epoch stands the test of time, it will be the first presidential epoch in the history of the United States. Recent presidents have been more heavily into “eras,” starting them or ending them, or being caught in them. In fact there have been more eras identified by “eraists,” that is, experts in eras, in the last 30 years than were noted in the whole period of modem history — beginning with the “Era of Napoleon” as history turned into the 19th century, and ending with the “Era of Good Feeling” following World War I. The current rash of eras began in 1957 with the launching of Sputnik by the Russians. Era watchers immediately noted that in this new era, the world would need a new philosophy, new theology, and new economic, social, and political forms. But before these changes and accommodations could be made, a new and more demanding “era” was upon us, that of “nuclear biology” in which, it was said, the “nature of man” was to be changed — thus making irrelevant the earlier findings of philosophy, theology and social and political thought, which might have been useful to the creatures with the old “nature of man.” At the same time that these great and overriding cosmic eras were coming and going and overleaping each other, lesser eras were also running their own course. Thus the end of the Vietnam War in the 1970s was declared by the Wall Street Journal to mark the end of an era — in this case the end of an era which had never been recognized while it was in force. The era of the 1960s, meanwhile, had come and gone. In the Carter Administration, with Zbigniew Brzezinski as advisor to the President, an announcement was made that a new era in international relations had begun with the recognition of China. The Nixon Administration, even with the help and guidance of Henry Kissinger, never claimed that it had started an era or an epoch, although it did have a number of “firsts” including the “incursion” into Cambodia, the first incursion conducted by the United States in its history (as distinguished from a number of invasions), and the first presidential resignation in the history of that office. The Reagan Administration this < year, well into its sixth year of power, has not claimed or been credited with either starting, experiencing, or weathering an era. It has not even claimed a Nixon-like first. The invasion of Grenada came close to being a first, but it was not different enough from invasions and intrusions into Caribbean islands and Central America countries by other American presidents — most recently President Kennedy who half-heartedly invaded Cuba, and President Johnson who did the same in the Dominican Republic. Lebanon might have been a first for President Reagan, but for the fact that President Eisenhower sent Marines into that country in the mid-50s under cover of the “Eisenhower Doctrine.” So now we come to the epoch claimed by the Reagan Administration but not yet validated by epochists, who are in short supply and somewhat out of practice. It is possible that the distinguishing mark of the Reagan Administration will be its “epochal character.” An epoch can start an era. It can also end one. What starts out an epoch may turn into an era. On the other hand an epoch can be short-lived. An epoch may be a first, but it need not be. We may, without knowing it, already be living in the epoch of Ronald Reagan, marked by a national debt likely to reach three trillion dollars by 1989 — the end of the Reagan Administration, or era. Rappahannock News Photo/Lou Hatter A TWISTED TIN ROOF and some metal drums convered with sand were all that remained after the firefighters left late Tuesday night. Fire Continued from page 1 Mr. Freeman’s employer, said that the bags had been burned about 30 feet from the shed. He noted that burning the empty bags is standard practice and poses no environmental or health hazard. Mr. Freeman’s car, which was parked next to the shed, was destroyed in the fire. Chief Leake noted that both the fire chief and the lieutenant from Salem at the scene have completed training in hazardous materials, as has Greg Way land, captain of Sperryville’s Co. 2. Now that experience has shown an accident can occur here, will the rest of Rappahannock’s firefighters take that same training? “I think everybody got it tonight!” concluded Tommy Jenkins. Call tBije Bappatjannotb iietos at 675-3349 with your suggestions for stories or photos. Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Photo/Greg Turner HEAVY FOG shrouds the woods just south of Timber Lost on the White Oak Canyon trail. V Letters to the editor Compare school spending To the editor: The annual report of Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction for the 1984-85 school year offers some astonishing insights into Rappahannock County’s school system as it compares with the other 93 county school districts in our state. How are we different from, or like, other districts? How do we fare at the hands of the state in getting school funds? How are we doing in digging into our own pockets for our children’s sake? For starters, here is a look at what we spend per pupil on the operation of the regular day school in comparison with all Virginia’s counties: Administration Instruction Attendance-health Transportation School plant Fixed charges TOTAL OPERATIONS (Food Services Rapp’k County $127.05 1,550.56 10.33 220.26 334.55 382.83 $2,625.59 $162.86 All Va. Counties $64.36 1,756.55 22.39 164.19 370.64 521.71 $2,899.84 $139.75 Difference $ +62.69 -205.99 - 12.06 + 56.07 - 36.09 -138.88 $-274.25 $ + 23.11) Why do we fall so far short of matching the rest of Virginia’s county school efforts in most expenditure areas, while incurring so much heavier expenses in other areas? And why are Rappahannock schools getting so much less support in total? ONE KEY: Ours is a mini-system among Virginia’s county districts. In the 1984-85 year, all of Virginia’s county school district together had an Average Daily Membership of 6,705 pupils. Only four Virginia counties had ADM’s under 1,000. Rappahannock, with an ADM of 997, was one of the four. That fact explains a lot. Look at our administration costs. Rappahannock has — along with one superintendent — only one assistant superintendent, only one other professional administrative staff member, and only very small numbers in other categories. Yet our administration costs per pupil are nearly double the average. So how do you have fewer than one superintendent, or fewer than one principal per school? The extremely small number of pupils helps explain, too, the high per-pupil costs in other areas. We spend nearly a third more per pupil on transportation than does the average county. With the fourth smallest number of pupils spread out over a very large county, that seems unavoidable. And those unavoidably outsized per-pupil expenses help explain why the supervisors find it so difficult to fund the salary requirements of an experienced, competent instructional staff. They help, but they by no means fully explain the woefully low pay of Rappahannock’s teachers. The average salary in all teaching positions in Rappahannock County in the 1984-85 year was $16,196. For all Virginia schools, the average was $21,076. To catch up, our teachers would have needed a pay raise of more i.han 30 percent! One reason for that shortfall: Rappahannock County has failed to contribute the tax revenues required to attract an experienced teaching staff. On the average, all Virginia’s county school districts raised $1,580 per pupil from local sources. Rappahannock County raised $1,456. To have matched the average county effort would have cost Rappahannock property owners an additional $123,628 — about 5.6 cents on the tax rate. But that s far from the whole picture. Rappahannock Comity, as Barney O’Meara and others have noted, is being shamefully shortchanged by the state. Much of the state aid is designed to equalize educational opportunity around the state — that is, to subsidize poorer school districts (which, almost by definition, means rural counties). So how does it work out? Look, for a prime example, at the “basic state school fund": All counties together received $657 per pupil from that fund. Rappahannock schools got $441 per pupil! The shortfall of $216 per pupil comes out to $215,352 in total — the equivalent of 10 cents on Rappahannock’s property tax rate! If we were a rich community, high on the ability-to-pay-taxes scale, that would be pardonable. But we are not rich! And it is not pardonable! It seems obvious that, if Rappahannock’s elected officials are serious about slowing the tax rise, it’s time they took the lead in a campaign for fair treatment by Richmond. CHARLES and HELEN PLATT A caring group 1 o the editor: It is very easy to take for granted the services given to our community by the Volunteer Rescue Squads. However, if you were to see these dedicated men and women in action, you would never be so passive again. I wish to express my sincere and heartfelt appreciation to the Flint Hill and Washington Squads and to all the others who came to my father's aid last Saturday. You were professional, responsive to all our needs and most of all you were caring. Thanks to all of you. PEGGY RALPH AND FAMILY Flint Hill WSA Continued from page 1 coverage won’t become available for two months, Mr. McCarthy reported. Mr. Baumgardner said that he knew of no case in Virginia in which a suit against members of a governing body has been upheld. “In some other states, that has occurred, but in Virginia, the courts have been very reluctant to uphold money judgements against public officials as individuals.” ine personal assets oi wsa members would be at risk only if the members of the Authority knowingly exceeded the powers conferred on them by the state or if they acted maliciously towards a particular individual, the attorney advised. “But not having (government officials’ liability) is a very serious matter,” Mr. Baumgardner conceded. “I don’t want to minimize the seriousness of the situation when I say that Virginia’s courts are not likely to uphold a suit against you.” Lawsuits — whether successful or not — cost money, countered WSA member Bob Dennis. “We live in a litigatory age, and we have some folks in this county who like to be difficult,” he said, suggesting that the supervisors be asked to cover the cost of defense against any suits which may be lodged against WSA members until liability coverage is secured. We decided two months ago to turn off the warning lights at the sewage treatment plant at night,” noted Del Price. “Even with a fence, if a child should get in there and drop into a tank, if we had the lights out, I think we’d be just as liable as we can be.” Describing the cost of electricity for the lights as “piddling,” Mr. Price maintained that the WSA would be wrong not to turn the lights back on. Bill Strider, executive director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission which administers the grant funds for construction of the Sperryville sewer system, had informed the WSA members at an earlier meeting that the new Virginia Municipal League insurance pool would provide liability coverage effective July 1. “I understood from Alexander and Alexander (the firm handling that pool) that government officials’ liability would be part of the pool. I was misinformed by one of their representatives,” Mr. Strider told the WSA members on ThursHav WSA secretary James White proposed requesting the Board of Supervisors to “indemnify and hold harmless” the Authority in the event of a suit. “We should pass a resolution asking the supervisors to cover us. And we should attach our resignations. If they don’t, we’re out of business ... We need immunity from personal liability.” Mr. Price called the suggestion “all entirely within the realm of reason . . . Whatever action we take, we’re individually responsible. ” “We’re putting all our assets on the line,” Mr. White affirmed. If the WSA members should resign, the State Water Control Board or the Department of Housing and Community Development could run Sperryville’s sewage treatment plant in the interim, Mr. Dennis noted. “I’m not going to vote on any thing else tonight. We’re put in an impossible position here.” Mr. Baumgardner asked the WSA members to delay handing in their resignations until he has an opportunity to review the general liability policy already in place and the scope of its coverage. “In accepting this job, I accepted “' some personal liability,” said WSA Chairman Martin Woodard. “We cannot expect absolute indemnity . . . I don’t find this matter serious enough to take my marbles and go home tonight,” he said, balking at joining in the threat to resign. Without government officials’ liability coverage, the WSA members,, cannot incur personal liability if they are acting within' their designated authority, Mr. Baumgardner stressed. And even with full coverage, they can still become personally liable. As an example, Mr. Baumgardner said, if a WSA member on an inspection visit to Sperryville’s sewage treatment facility maliciously shoots someone, that member would be personally liable, no matter how complete the insurance povpracrp. The county’s supervisors “put us in this bind by their negligence,” maintained Col. White. “I don’t see the reason for any of us risking our personal assets.” “Did they put you in this bind knowingly, or did they in good faith negotiate (for coverage) only to be told no by the insurance company?” asked engineer Hank Gerhart. “The board was acting under the assumption that the Water and Sewer Authority WAS included in its public officials’ liability policy,” Mr. McCarthy confirmed. “They only learned after the fact that this was not the case.” Carson Johnson proposed that the WSA first ask the supervisors for an indemnity resolution. “If that’s not forthcoming, then maybe we can come back at another date and make it a little stronger.” In a series of votes, the WSA: • Rrequested the supervisors to indemnify and hold harmless the Authority members against personal liability and the cost of defense until government officials’ liability coverage is obtained. • Directed Mr. Baumgardner to review the general liability insurance policy now in effect and advise the members as to the scope of their powers under state enabling legislation. • Ordered warning lights at Sperryville’s sewage treatment plant turned on again at night and the gate to the facility locked whenever the ODerator is ahspnf Acting on matters which they considered to pose no threat for personal liability, the WSA members approved an extension of 20 days to the contract with Buckley-Lages for installing septic tanks at individual properties served by the sewer system. That gives the company until July 24 to finish putting in the 30 remaining tanks. Mr. Gerhart also advised the WSA to seek the release of $58,000 of the $82,000 contingency budget provided by the construction grants. Without this extra, there may not be enough money to pay for the installation of eight additional tanks and hook-ups now planned to be included Continued on page 16

This was the news In bygone Rappahannock times 25 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the July 20, 1961, edition Seventeen officers of the Presbyterian Youth Fellowship from Newport News, Va., were in Rappahannock County for a retreat last weekend. They stayed in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brue Wood in Flint Hill. A group of public spirited citizens from Amissville, Castleton and Viewtown and the surrounding areas are trying hard to create enough interest to form a Ruritan Club. Two preliminary meetings have been held and another meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, at 8 o’clock in the Amissville fire hall. 20 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the July 14, 1966, edition The Rappahannock Garden Club will meet Wednesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. E. N. Montague near Sperryville. Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr., program chairman, will have as her program theme “The American Flag.” Sharp gusts of wind Monday evening blew a tree on the power line in the Slate Mills area, leaving residents without electricity for over two hours. The tree was felled at the home of Mrs. Ethel Frazier. 15 YEARSAGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the July 15, 1971, edition Bill Stokes and Bill Kilby of Sperryville left July 7 for a 22-day high adventure trip in the mountains of Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base in northeastern New Mexico. They joined 30 Scouts and Explorers from the Shenandoah area for the trip. Swimming classes for nonswimmers six to 14 years of age will start next Monday, July 19, at 6 p.m. at Meadow Brook Hall, located north of Flint Hill on the west side of Route 522. Paul Nichols has volunteered once again to serve as swimming instructor. Dr. Werner Krebser kindly consented to the use of his swimming pool and the Rappahannock Farmers Cooperative donated the chlorine. 10YEARSAGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the July 15, 1976, edition As a first step towards alleviating overcrowding at the County Court House, the Rappahannock Space Study Committee voted at their fifth and final meeting Tuesday night to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the Zoning Administrator’s and Registrar’s offices be combined in the same room. This would release a room to satisfy the District Court’s demand for additional space and, since both of the offices involved are open only once a week, would not cause a problem for either the Zoning Administrator or the Registrar. Wool and lamb producers are reminded to keep all wool and unshorn lamb sales tickets in order to file for payment under the Wool Incentive Payment Program. Area producers are encouraged to stop by the ASCS office and file an application for incentive payments as soon as all wool and lamb sales for the year are completed. New librarian appointed By MARY JAMIESON Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On July 4 Audrey G. (Dee) Brents was appointed librarian of the Rappahannock County Library by the Library Board of Trustees. On July 14, she took over the position from which Grace Sims has resigned after two and a half years of energetic and professional leadership in upgrading and expanding library operations. Mrs. Brents is well qualified in respect to education and experience. She has a bachelor of arts degree from Hollins College where she was an English major and a cum laude graduate. She has worked at the Library of Congress in the Talking Books Department and helped establish a radio station for the blind. As assistant to a vice president of the Dominion Savings and Loan in the settlement department, she disbursed loan funds averaging $18 million per month. She is a licensed insurange agent in Virginia and a licensed real estate agent in Virginia and Texas. For five months, from October 1983 to February 1984, Mrs. Brents worked as librarian in our library. Before and after that period she was .and has been a valuable weekly volunteer. Thus she is familiar with library methods and functions as well as being part of the Rappahannock community. Dee Brents will be ably supported by Assistant Librarian Cindy Dodson, who has shown outstanding competence since she started working under Mrs. Sims in the fall of 1985. Grace Sims will continue to Shenandoah mushroom foray On August 2 the third annual Shenandoah Mushroom Foray, sponsored by the Mycological Association of Washington and led by Professor Rob Simpson, will be held. Members as well as non-members of the Association are invited. Those wishing to attend must send a $5 registration fee to Bill Waller, MAW president, 2A West Loudoun, Leesburg 22075, by July 30. Checks should be payable to Mycological Association of Washington and marked “Shenandoah Foray.” The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the north entrance to the Shenandoah National Park, just south of Front Royal. Bring your lunch for a picnic at Elk Wallow picnic grounds. lend her Certified Librarian expertise as coordinator of the volunteer staff. The Library Board of Trustees for the fiscal year 1986-87 consists of Dr. William Young, Jr., chairman, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. E. M. Jones, appointed to the board April 22 by the Board of Supervisors, Mrs. Mary Jamieson and Lt. General Hugh Exton. “This board feels fortunate,” said Chairman Young, “in Dee Brents’ enthusiastic acceptance of the librarian position and feels confident the exacting job is in capable hands.” fFLINT HILL CARNIVAL July 30-August 2 Parade: Thursday 6:30 p.m. It's Clearance Time At Front Royal Motors! We’re getting ready for the 87’s and giving special deals on all remaining 86’s. PLUS Ford Motor Credit is offering special finance rates or cash rebates. APR as low as 6.9% or up to $600 cash rebate. HURRY, while selection is good. See our salespeople for full details. Your local Ford dealer since 1932 FRONT ROYAL MOTORS, INC. 7th & N. Royal Ave., Front Royal, Va. 703-636-2901 Dealer #1501 FORD Early explorers found rough going, great beauty ByTHERESA REYNOLDS Rappahannock Neva Special Writer Like the bear in the children’s song, the German explorer John Lederer scaled the Blue Ridge mountains with great difficulty only to find another endless series of mountains — in this case the Alleghenies — rising even higher than the peak on which Lederer stood on an early spring day in 1669. Lederer was a physician from Hamburg, a scholar and an explorer. He came to Virginia with the intention of finding a land route to the Pacific, or at the least, a bay or river connecting directly with that Western sea. The discovery of an easy trade route with Asia was on Lederer’s mind as he mounted a party with three Indian guides. ine guides served Lederer well, for as soon as he reached the fall line, he was traversing essentially virgin territory, empty even of Indian camps and teeming, according to his journal, with rattlesnakes, wildcats, deer, elk, bears, beavers, foxes, wolves and mountain lions. Lederer’s journal, written entirely in Latin, describes one exciting encounter after another. Perhaps the details of his trip were a great deal more exciting to the civilized German than they would have been to a native explorer accustomed to the wilderness. The man and his guides moved slowly, taking a week to cross the piedmont and reach the summit of the Blue Ridge. Lederer claimed that he crossed the “south branch” of the Rappahannock, but study of a map reveals that this river was probably the Rapidan. A crude map drawn by the explorer indicates that he re-crossed the Rapidan and went west towards the south branch of the Rivanna. No one knows which river Lederer actually followed to the peak. If he had followed the Rivanna towards its headwaters, he would have reached the ridge at Swift Run Gan. If he went along the Rapidan, he probably would have found its headwaters near Hawksbill Mountain, halfway between Swift Run and Thornton Gaps. Historians have considered both theories. Lederer left the horses with one of the guides and he and the two other Indians climbed on foot to the peak. Although the view of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley must have elated the party, it was immediately obvious to Lederer that there was no easy passage west. Bitter cold and deep snow prevented him from exploring further on that expedition. Lederer next explored the beautiful piedmont lands, going south towards what is now Lynchburg and on towards South Carolina. Later, still hoping to discover a trail to the Pacific, Lederer led a party of ten colonists and five Indians from Port Royal on the Rappahannock, following the great river to its headwaters at Chester Gap. He had not discovered the “western sea” but he had seen the great mountains and a vast, wild valley beyond the imagination of most Euro peans. He returned, enthusiastic about his discoveries, to almost complete disinterest on the part of his Tidewater friends. Disappointed, Lederer moved to Maryland and worked on the translations of his journals. These journals tell us that, although Lederer’s party crossed the territory that was inhabited by the Manahoac Indians in the early 1600s, he encountered not a single Indian. In fact, Captain Smith had established the headwaters of the Rappahannock at Chester and Manassas Gaps as Manahoac territory from his conversations with Indian scouts. Historians are agreed that there were no permanent Indian camps in the Blue Ridge, but at one time there were scattered summer camps all over the mountains. The very trail that Lederer followed from the rapids on the Rappahannock to the high ridges towards Front Royal was a Manahoac trail. Some believe the Indians were terrified of the encroaching white man and some say that their contact with Europeans at their lower camps gave them terrible diseases to which they had no immunity. But the tribes that had camped in the ancient mountains for ten thousand years, burning off the high meadows and fashioning soapstone bowls and pipes on the piedmont side, had vanished somewhere between the turn of the 17th century and 1669, along with many of the other great, peaceful tribes of the southeast. Out of the Attic Photo courtesy of Luring Anderson LORING ANDERSON AND SON. Ashby. Photo was taken in Harris Hollow above DeBergh homeplace in the early 1940’s. 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Church Activities Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: J. Harold Eaton " Sunday: Sunday School 10 a. m. Morning worship 11 a. m. Wednesday: Childrens choir 6:45 p. m. Youth and Adult choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: First W.M.U. meeting Amissville United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Steven D. Parker Phone: 937-4397 Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Monday: Dieters’ Support Group meeting 6:30 p.m. Adult choir practice 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Mary/Martha Fellowship 1 p.m. Bible study 7 p.m. St. Peter Catholic Mission Old School Annex Washington Rev. Maurice duCastillion, C.I.C.M. Holy Masses: Daily: Rectory—8:30 a.m. Sundays: 9a.m. and 11 a.m. (Sung) Holy Days: 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school in the rectory after 9 a.m. Mass. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, July 20, as follows: Flint Hill at 9 a.m., Sperryville at 11:15 a.m., and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor, invites the public to attend. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Carl Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Evening service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer meeting and Bible study 7 p.m. Washington Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Steven N. Scoggin Office Phone: 675-3336 Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Baptismal service at Reynolds Memorial Baptist 12:30 p.m. Youth group meeting 6 p.m. Monday: Baptist Young Woment meeting 7:30 p.m. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle include Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public to attend. Amissville Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. J. Paul Franklin Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Prayer, praise and Bible study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: r amity W orship Center Old School Building Washington, Va. Pastor: Rev. Robert Dunphy Associate Pastor: Rev. William Taylor Phone: 987-8505 Phone: 987-8014 Sunday: Adult worship service and children’s church 10:30 Evening service 7 p.m. First Sunday afternoon of every month is fellowship day. No Sunday evening service. Wednesday: Intercessory prayer 6:30 p.m. Praise singing 7 p.m. Bible study 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Aerobics. All welcome. No charge. 6:30 p.m. Revival and anniversary at Macedonia Revival services are in progress this week at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill and will continue through Friday at 7:30 each evening. The Rev. Ronald Chunn from Columbus, Ohio, is guest speaker. On Sunday, July 20, Macedonia will celebrate its 121st anniversary. The morning service will be conducted by Pastor James A. Price. At 3 p.m. Rev. Jesse Jones and his congregation will be guests. Lunch will be served following the morning services. Everyone is invited. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Rt. 522 at Scrabble Pastor: John Warren Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Morning worship 11 a. m. Bible study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. July 21-25 Vacation Bible School 7 to 9 p.m. VBS at Hope Hill Baptist Vacation Bible School will be held at Hope Hill Baptist Church July 21 through July 25 at 7 p.m. All children are invited to attend. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Ernest Cornwell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study and choir practice 7:30 p. m. Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday: Eucharist 10 a. m., with coffee hour following Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Worship service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a. m. Mrs. Mark H. Eastham Amissville residents enjoy picnic Monday evening, July 14 the Amissville Homemakers Club enjoyed a barbecue-picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Semones. Co-hosting were Mr. and Mrs. Emiel Smet and assisting were the Semones’ daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bradley, new residents of Amissville. Special guest was Mrs. Sandra Richardson, the Home Extension Agent of Washington. Others attending the picnic were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Liebold, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Laurence, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lawrence, Brenda Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. “Butch” Zindel, Katie and Luke, Mrs. Mickey Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Charlied Priest, Mrs. Pearle Clarke, Mrs. Inez Chapman, new resident of Amissville, Mrs. Irma Holmes, Mrs. Jean Burner, Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins and grandson, Chester of Virginia Beach. Mrs. Charlie Compton accompanied by Mrs. Anna Fincham at B» KIUK USHBU.k tended the Rosenburger Reunion on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Garber at Jeffersonton. Mrs. Sandra Willis of Marshall was an overnight guest of Mrs. Ralph Rowzie on Sunday. \@ad Z\)t £appat)annocfe iletos for local news Miss Dodson bride of Mr. Eastham The marriage of Kathy Renee Dodson and Mark Hampton Eastham took place June 21 at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg. Officiating at the 2 p.m. ceremony were the Rev. Charles Sydnor and the Rev. Llewellyn Fairchild. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby George Dodson of Ash Grove, Goldvein. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Eastham of Eastview, Hume. The bride was escorted by her nephew, Everet Blaisdell of Hartwood. She wore a traditional gown of ivory silk face satin adorned with French alencon lace, mother of pearl sequins, and pearls. The Victorian sleeve was shirred with inserts of the French lace and covered buttons. The gown featured a sabrina neckline, basque waist, and cathedral train with alencon cutouts. She wore a juliet cap of alencon lace, sequins and pearls. The veil of French ivory illusion was trimmed with French lace. The bride carried an Eastham family prayer book surrounded by a cascade of sonia roses and stephanotis. The matron of honor was Marion Eastham Facchina of Amissville, cousin of the groom. Attendants were Sandra Blaisdell of Hartwood, Candace Rehling of Gainesville, sisters of the bride, and Deborah Grove of Somerville. The attendants wore peach tea length gowns in bengel moire taffeta featuring a gathered skirt and an overlay bodice with soft bows. They carried bouquets of sonia roses trimmed with baby’s breath. Mr. Eastham was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Byrd Eastham of Charlottesville, Wayne Eastham of Warrenton, brothers of the groom, and Peter Cronin of Holden, Mass. A reception followed the ceremony at The Chimneys. Classical guitar music was played by Pete Fields of Fredericksburg. Eastham family goblets were used for the bride’s and groom’s first toast. The four-layer cake was decorated with flowers matching the bride’s bouquet. Jim Wootton of Charlottesville was wedding coordinator. The groom’s parents were hosts for the rehearsal dinner at their home. rre-weuuing parties wcic given by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Blaisdell, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Rehling, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Eastham. A brunch and shower were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Acker of Alexandria, and a dinner and shower were hosted by Mrs. Thomas Eastham and by Mrs. Edwin Eastham. A luncheon and shower were given by Mends from Mary Washington Hospital. Showers were also given by Marion Facchina, Virginia Wright, Deborah Grove, and Kitty Farrar and Gretchen Brown of Episcopal High School. Mrs. Eastham is a graduate of George Mason University with a bachelor of science in nursing. She is a registered nurse in the ICU at Mt. Vernon Hospital. Mr. Eastham graduated from Washington and Lee University and is director of publications at Episcopal High School in Alexandria. After a wedding trip to the Tides Inn in Irvington, the couple is living in Alexandria. 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I sure wish I had his eyes.” “Ah, honey,” grandmother said, putting her arms around her little granddaughter. “It is not your grandaddv’s eyes you want It is his FAITH.” Then she kissed Rachel, knelt down and looked her straight in the eyes. “One day, if you work at it, you will have his faith. Then you will see God in everything. Because this is His world. And He is EVERYWHERE if you have faith to see Him.” Copyright 1986 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P 0 Box 8005, Charlottesville, VA 22906 uy Mie rtmai oiuie outiBiy Sunday Nehemiah 9:5-21 Monday Isaiah 1:10-20 Tuesday Isaiah 55:1-13 Wednesday Jeremiah 3:11-22 Thursday Hosea 14:1-9 Friday Luke 3:1-20 Saturday Luke 23:32-43 COURTESY CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH-DODGE, Inc. Sales Service 727 N. Royal Ave. Front Royal 703-635-2151 “™ When Think Virginia Him Think Culpepef Culpeper Route 29 South 703-547-2111 CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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50th anniversaries highlights Washington news Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Moulis of Silver Spring, Md., entertained Sunday afternoon at the Washington Baptist Church at a 50th wedding anniversary party for her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ned Settle. Congratulations and best wishes to you both! Best wishes also to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and relatives at their home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Slack of Baltimore, Md., were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and family. I know you readers will think this is a repeat but the Slacks were called home again early Sunday morning due to the birth of a daughter to their son and daughterin-law. This has happened two weekends, each time a new granddaughter. The proud parents are Tim and Denise Slack. The baby was named Robin Nichole. This is two granddaughters in two weeks for the Slacks. Earl Burke left last Wednesday for his home in Guam after visiting By RUTH CLARK Phone 675-3608 here with his mother Mrs. Mary E. Burke and other family members. Mrs. Pauline Hershey of Bristol, Pa., was an overnight guest Thursday of her mother Mrs. Charles Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Campbell and Harry Deal at Country Cookin' in Culpeper to celebrate Billy Campbell’s birthday. Happy birthday, Billy. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington spent the weekend at their summer place at Lewisetta. Their daughter Ellen Tharp of Nokesville joined them during the weekend. We are glad to see Mrs. E. M. Jones has returned home after being a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital for several weeks. Luncheon guests Monday of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Mary Hudson, John Eubank and Tommy Lee. Mrs. Eubank had as dinner guests Sunday Ms. Betty Menefee and John Metts of Sterling Park, Md., Mrs. Mike Hudson and daughter Victoria of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Hitt of Woodville, Mrs. Mary Carter Smoot and daughter Crystal of Lake Front Royal, Mrs. Mary Hudson, John Eubank, Ms. Pauline Scroggins and daughter Angie. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Baker and daughters Lesley and Raven visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Wood Baker in Warrenton Sunday. Sunday guests of Mrs. Mattie Ball Fletcher were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wingfield of Manassas. Mrs. Alician Sengstack and sons Flint Hill homes welcome guests The Flint Hill Extension Homemakers Club held their annual picnic July 8 at the home of Mrs. Wade Pullen with an attendance of more than 30. Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker spent the weekend in Roanoke and attended the Miss Virginia Pageant there. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lillard and Amy of Gainesville, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dellinger and children, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Moats and Donald Barry of Front Royal. Mrs. Robert W. Curtis and son Joshua of Tulsa, Okla., were expected to arrive Tuesday to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Curtis. Mrs. Mary Blaisdell attended the Pearson family reunion in Front Royal Sunday. The United Methodist Women of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet Monday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Janet Eastham. The Flint Hill Firemen and Ladies Auxiliary are busy making preparations for the annual firemen’s carnival to be held at the carnival grounds July 30 through August 2. We’ll have more details on the event in next week’s column. ~t ■ ■ ■ • Mrs. Reba Good of Shenandoah spent last weekend with Miss Sallie Lillard. Ronnie Lillard of Warrenton and George Grimsley visited Mrs. Ethel Lillard Sunday. Jackie Lillard of Front Royal It’s a girl!! Mr. and Mrs. Cary Gordon Thornhill, Jr. of Culpeper are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brittany Simone, on June 27 at Fauquier Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. Gordon Thornhill, Sr., of Boston. Maternal grandparents are Leonard Kopjanski and Ms. Irene Kopjanski of Shelton, Conn. Mrs. Cary G. Thornhill of Boston is the little girl’s paternal great-grandmother. BURKE’S STORE &S5* Woodville, VA. 987-8814 Friday, Saturday Dole Chunk Pineapple.8*2/990 Jello Gelatin Orange, Lime & Strawberry.3*2/690 Campbell’s Pork & Beans...is* 2/890 Castleberry Hot Dog Chili.10% *290 Star Kist Tuna in Oil.it790 Gwaltney Franks Regular & Big 8.mJ.29 White House Vinegar.ign.2.69 RC Cola.8-16 oz. ret 1.39 USDA CHOICE Top Round Steak_2.291. 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We have available tor private duty nursing: • RN’s • LPN’s • Aids • Companions • Homemakers Any shift-on call duty , Private Duty Service Co-ordinator 703-347-4774 Jf Eric and Jason of Centreville spent Monday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and her sister and family, Mrs. Donna D’Ottario, Alan, Gianni and Manis of Sioux City, Iowa, who are visiting here for several weeks. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Keyser at The Oaks Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Painter of Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Slaughter of Leesburg. Miss Edna Burgland of Alexandria, Minn., is arriving Wednesday to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindstrom. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Amanda and Stacy visited Mrs. Grace Hawkins, Mrs. Agnes Pullen and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and daughters Christy and Pearl in Culpeper Sunday evening. Mrs. Alice Beahm and Lanie Morgan spent Monday with Mrs. Linda Clark and children. The children enjoyed a hot afternoon playing. Calling on Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters Amanda and Bobbie Jo Monday were Mrs. Vickie Beatty and son Randy and Jennifer Harris of Point O’Woods. Happy birthday and best wishes to Bobby Brown whose birthday was Tuesday, July 15. L. V. Merrill had surgery Friday at the Winchester Medical Center due to a fall at the Bon Air Home which resulted in a broken hip. His daughter Mrs. Marilyn Bailey has been visiting him regularly and says he is expected to return to the Bon Air Home by the middle of the week. Congratulations to Chris Smoot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smoot, on winning the $500 given away Saturday night at the Chester Gap carnival. Mrs. Anna Fincham was entertained Sunday by friends at Big Meadows on the Skyline Drive in celebration of her anniversary. Mrs. Fincham and her late husband Ollie were former residents of Washington. Have a good week and think rain!! Upcoming Events Jenkins reunion The fourth annual family reunion of the late Aubrey R. and Ellen Baker Jenkins will be held Sunday, July 20, at the Rappahannock Park on Rt. 211 near Washington. Relatives and friends are invited. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Flint Hill Carnival July 30-August 2 The Flint Hill Firemen’s Carnival will be held at the carnival grounds next to the fire house Wednesday, July 30, through Saturday, August 2. On opening night patrons may ride any and all rides from 6:30 to 10 p.m. for one low price. Grand parade will be held Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. Rides, games, food and fun for all throughout the week. Coffeehouse and open mike Come experience true amazement at a Pass-the-Hat Coffee House Saturday, July 19, at 8 p.m. at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington. Two acts are scheduled along with the open mike for performances of all kinds. (Call 675-3120, mornings to join the line-up, or come early the night of the Coffee House.) Magnificent Anthea will perform original belly dancing in the ancient spiritual tradition. Easy Martin, poet, and Durell Jackson, “guitargod”, will create a poetry music jam entitled “sometimes love is an outlaw.” A $1 donation is requested at the door. Basket workshop scheduled Janet Kerig will hold a basket weaving workshop at the Middle St. Gallery Artists’ Cooperative on Saturday, July 26. The one-day session will be devoted to completing an Appalachian melon basket with a wild grape vine handle and natural dye splints. The fee for the workshop, which will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is $45 and includes all materials. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Ms. Kerig at 9878670 or the Middle St. Gallery at 675-3440. Special showing caps RAAC’s annual picnic Woody Allen’s critically acclaimed film, 'Hannah and her Sisters, sure to be a leader in this year’s Academy Awards race, is the feature this weekend at the Gay Street Theater. The film will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Sunday screening follows the annual RAAC membership meeting and picnic at Bill and Mitzie Young’s farm in Castleton. The picnic from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, is a potluck affair with members and prospective members of RAAC invited to bring food and entertainment — guitar, bapjo, dulcimer, spoons or just a pair of hands to clap. For directions to the Youngs’ farm or additional information, call the RAAC office at 675-3193. Summer programs The Child Care and Learning Center is sponsoring the following summer programs: fun and fitness, July 28-August 6, ages 12-16, hours 9-noon; painting class, July 21-July 25, ages 6-10, hours 9:30noon; handicrafts, August 8-August 15, ages 6-10, hours 9-1. Details on kindergarten preparation will be announced later. . For more information call 675-3237. CPR classes offered by Extension Office CPR classes will be held at the Child Care and Learning Center August 9 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The cost will be $7.50. Sandra Richardson, Extension Agent, will teach the class. To register call 675-3619. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs, activities, and employment opportunities are available to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, or political affiliation. Bloodmobile at Culpeper The Red Cross bloodmobile will visit Culpeper Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blood collections in this area are below the needs of the community. VBS at Hope Hill Baptist Vacation Bible School will be held at Hope Hill Baptist Church July 21 through 25 at 7 p.m. daily. All children are invited to attend. Iris sale The Fredericksburg/Richmond chapter of the American Iris Society will have a sale of iris rhizomes on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Spotsylvania Mall, Rt. 3, Fredericksburg. Settle reunion The sixth annual Settle family reunion will be held Sunday, July 27, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Park, near Washington. Everyone is requested to bring a covered dish. Both family and friends are invited to attend. Draft horse and mule show Plowing, log skidding, and obstacle driving are just some of the events which are featured at the Blue Ridge Draft Horse and Mule Show to be held July 26 at Ferrum College in Ferrum. More than 100 competitors will take part in the scheduled events which begin at 10 a.m. and run through 5 p.m. Also featured are craft demonstrations and sales, traditional music, and a buggy, cart, and wagon parade. Ex-smokers support group Lung Association Stop Smoking Clinic participants, graduates and other former smokers are invited to attend an ex-smokers support group meeting on Thursday, August 7, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Pender United Methodist Church, 12500 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. For more information, contact the American Lung Association of Northern Virginia at 703-591-4131. Bluemont concert scries to present Celtic Thunder Celtic Thunder, a quartet offering Irish traditional music, will appear at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20, as the third of the Bluemont Concert Series being held on Culpeper’s Courthouse Lawn, Peter H. Dunning, Bluemont’s founder and director, has announced. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic if they like. In event of rain, the concerts will be held indoors at a location to be announced. During the afternoon on Sunday, as part of Bluemont’s outreach program, Celtic Thunder will perform for shutins. Roberts and Barr and at Warren Green The Bluemont Concert Series will present John Roberts and Tony Barrand in concert Saturday, July 19, on the lawn of the Warren Green Building in downtown Warrenton. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Requested donation is $1 per person. In the event of bad weather, the concert will be held indoors at the Warrenton Junior High School. Concerts will be held outside whenever possible. A decision to move indoors is made at 5 p.m. the day of the concert and information will be broadcast over local radio stations. For further information about this or other Bluemont activities, contact the Bluemont Concert Series at Box 208, Leesburg 22075 or call (703)777-0574.

Boston residents travel and entertain Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Durant have returned from a vacation trip to Florida. Mrs. Virginia Dalton of Richmond spent last week with her sister Miss Gertrude Lewis and brother John M. Lewis on Stonehouse Mountain Road. New Salem Baptist Church held revival services this week, closing last night. Rev. Herbert Browning, pastor of Culpeper Baptist Church, " ' -fhe sneaker. Mrs. t,ugene Kigley ha., re turned to their home in Danville after spending several days here last week with their son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Charles Clinedinst and family. Guests Friday afternoon of Mrs. Faye Clinedinst were Mrs. Alvin At kins of Sperryville and Miss Gwen Jordan of Amissville. We offer our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Carder who were recently married and are living in our area. Mrs. Bessie Corbin spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Burke and family in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baker and family were in Charlottesville on Wednesday. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville visited Mrs. Emily Durant and Mrs. Lucy Thornhill, our Boston natives, at the Culpeper Health Care Center Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Durant is in Room 11 and Mrs. Thornhill in Room 88, so please pay these folks a visit or send a card some time. I know they would enjoy it. By MARIE F. ATKINS Phone 987-8802 Mrs. Lorainne Robson of Meadowood recently visited her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Neufeld and baby in New Jersey. While there she attended a memorial service for her late husband Eugene Robson. Weekend guests of Mrs. Robson at Meadowood were Miss Heidi Antanoff and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Antanoff of Woodcliff Lake, N. J., and Daniel Neufeld of Fort Lee, N. J. Mrs. Robson and her guests attended the Wine Festival in Culpeper on Sunday and ended the day’s festivities with a swim in Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holschuh’s pool. Little Thelma Smoot of Route 615 was honored on her seventh birthday Friday evening with a party given by her mother Mrs. Jean Smoot. Close friends and neighbors attended. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele, Michael and Christopher were luncheon guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade at Culpeper. Miss Linda Hawkins of Richmond spent the weekend here with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hawkins. Amanda Sims was also a guest. 1 ilRappafjannocfe iSttos gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3349 to give one. f Rappahannock Business & Service Directory Next Deadline July 24 * Call about our combination rates with Call 675-3338to Place Your Ad! Only $3.00 per week for a 1 inch space! The Fauquier Democrat, The Clarke Courier, Loudoun Times-Mirror, and The Reston Times 13 WEEK CONTRACT Aluminum Siding 3 Aluninuni or Solid Vinyl Siding Custom Window & Door Tnm j Replacement Windows & Doors ] Additions & Masonry etc i Tom Hanger Home Improvement Co. Luray. 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Directory ads are sold only on 13 week contacts, bringing the entire cost for a 1 inch ad to $3900 In order to be in our August directory ads must be received by July 24 Mrs. Hilda Marshall spent the weekend with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Wilmont in Linden. They all returned here Monday to be near Mr. Marshall, before he was transferred from Culpeper Health Care Center to McGuire Hospital in Richmond for more treatments. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier have returned to their home on 615 from an extended trip to Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and son Joseph of Rixeyville visited the Fraziers Sunday. Guests during the weekend of Mrs. Ertha Hawkins and her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Carder of Pennsylvania, who is visiting her, were Mrs. Evelyn Norment of Sterling and Mrs. Edith Green. Buddy Browns honored at surprise anniversary celebration Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Brown were honored with a surprise anniversary party with live music and Sharon Brown celebrated her 16th birthday on Saturday evening at their home in Sperryville. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullen, Sr., David Menefee, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullen, Jr., and Robbie, James Menefee, all of Flint Hill, Wayne Sutphin of Ben Venue, Roger Menefee and Joyce Ann and Elizabeth Jenkins of Washington, Doris Brooks and Herman Sorrell of Spotsylvania. 1 Also attending were Mrs. r ranK Brown, Melissa Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Menefee and family, Linda Martin and Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jenkins and family, Roger Rutherford, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kuhn, Angela Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sykes, all of Sperryville, Mrs. Opie Crawford of Woodville, Charlie Shipp and Mr. and Mrs. Foley Butler of Culpeper, Steve Butler and family, Barry Jolliffe and Frank Raynor of Amissville, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fox and Andy of Midland. Miss Wingfield designs nature trail at JMU Denise L. Wingfield of Sperryville has been chosen by James Madison University to design the tour of the nature trail at the University’s arboretum, and will also write the visitor guide. Miss Wingfield, a 1984 JMU graduate, teaches biology and coaches girls’ varsity tennis at Fauquier High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis B. Winfield. The arboretum covers 30 acres of forest across Interstate 81 from the main college campus and includes flora of the Ridge and Valley Province of the Eastern Deciduous Forest, a wide variety of wildflowers and an array of plant habitats. Lord Fairfax offers late registration Lord Fairfax Community College will conduct registration for courses which begin on Wednesday, July 30, on the 30th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Admissions Office. The courses are the third part of a three part sequence and will continue through August 23. With the exception of English Composition III, which has a prerequisite, the other courses, General Biology III, General Geology III, History of Western Civilization III, and History and Appreciation of Art III, all may be taken out of sequence. Tuition is $17 per credit in-state and $81 out-of-state and is due when registering. First time students must submit an application for admission. For additional information or a summer schedule, call Lord Fairfax Community College at 869-1120, ext. 123. TOUR MONEY OR TOUR LIFE. When you give to the Red Cross, you take on a great responsibility: saving thousands of lives. Maybe even your own. ADVERTISING DEADLINES LOCAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING ^Rappahannock News Ads * Tuesday, 12 noon * Combo Ads y (one or more papers) [ Monday, 3 p.m. [ Real Estate Combo Ads Friday, 4 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Rappahannock News Tuesday, 12 noon Horse & Farm Monday, 12 noon ►Combo Classified Display Monday, 3 p.m. Combo Word Ads Monday, 5 p.m.

Story hour begins at Library By DEBORAH FLINCHUM Rappahannock News Special Writer Preschoolers will have an opportunity to “catch a tale and read” this summer at the Rappahannock County Library. Community volunteers will conduct story hour each Wednesday at 10 a.m. from July 16 to August 6. Interested children ages two to five may register at the library. This summer’s volunteers are Cindy Dodson, Liz Blubaugh, Christine Sims and Kay Robertson. Story hour is a fun time where children listen to the reading of books, participate in learning games, make things, and socialize. Assistant librarian Cindy Dodson recalled an interesting story hour. “The children were read several stories about Eskimos, Then the volunteer had made an igloo herself out of sugar cubes and had put little people inside beside a fire. They all got to look inside to get the feel of what it was really like. They usually do something that pertains to the story that they read.” Librarian Grace Sims said that the story hour was back this year by popular demand. “I feel the children benefit greatly, especially those who don’t attend a preschool. I can notice a greater awareness of listening skills in each session,” Mrs. Sims observed. Story hour serves a twofold purpose. It keeps the children interested in books and gives children and adults an incentive to come to the library. This year story hour is in conjunction with the summer reading program offered June 16-August 15. The theme is “catch a tale and read.” Sixty-one area children are registered in the program this summer. Each child has a folder on file at the library which contains a poster with space provided on the back to record books read. For the eight-week period children are encouraged to read as many books as possible. A list is kept of the books read and the child is given a sticker when a designated number of books are read in a particular area. This year’s categories include mystery, real life, nature, long ag°> giggle, other worlds, adventure and hobbies. The children also receive games and puzzle worksheets to work on or color. Miss Dodson was surprised that children had seemed to enjoy books from all categories. “I had thought that everybody would want to read from just one area but they seem to be really interested in all the areas. Having them read from various categories helps to encourage children to broaden their outlook.” The Rappahannock Library has 3,000 children’s books available; however, Miss Dodson has selected 8-10 books of various levels from each category and has them labeled for easy accessibility. Children are not restricted to these books but they are available for those interested. The children like getting stickers but the greatest motivational factor in the program is the child’s great desire to read. “Kids love to read and they enjoy being involved in something during the summer,” Miss Dodson noticed. Children themselves reinforced this belief. Lea Blubaugh likes to read real life and giggle books most. “I get bored at home and so I read.” Second grader Kathryn Beatty enjoys adventure stories because “things seem to happen quickly. I’m reading The Adventures of Babar this week. I know a lot of words so I guess that’s why I like to read so much. My mom saw the sign-up sheet in the library and she asked News from Woodville , Layne Terrell and children Ian and Helen of Big Island were guests Sunday of Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Frank Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby O’Bannon and children Jason and Katie Ann of Culpeper spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon. Patsy Vest returned home Monday after a stay in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. By JUNE CLARK Phone 987-8827 The Herb Sakalaucks family have returned home after a threeweek tour of the Great Lakes area including much of Canada. The twins enjoyed it tremendously. me if I’d be interested. The most fun about the program is reading and also getting stickers afterwards.” Sally and Kelly Lawler look forward to finishing books so they can go to the library to get more. “I like to go to the library because there are lots of books to read and you don’t have to pay for them!” Kelly exclaimed. The summer reading program participants will be awarded certificates on August 13 at 7 o’clock at the library. Following the awards pre sentations children and parents are encouraged to attend a puppet show presented by Pizzazz, entitled The Tiger’s Tale. Refreshments will culminate the evening’s activities. In Winnie-the-Pooh Roo said, “Don’t swing on a string—it’s much to frail, the best kind of swing is a Tigger’s tale.” Follow Roo’s advic®— “Catch a tale” at the Rappahannock County Library July 16, 23, 30 and August 6 at 10 a.m. and August 13 at 7 p.m. h VIRGINIA'S m SUMMER READING 1986 PROGRAM Call Wbt i&appafjannocfe iietog at 675-3349 with your suggestions for stories or photos. STIHL Brushcutters. Tools Not Toys. Underpowered trimmers just won’t cut it when you're up against heavy weeds and brush. That’s when you need a Stihl FS-80AVE Brushcutter with a high-powered engine and exclusive PolycuPhead. When you have work to do, don't play around. Get a Stihl Also available FS61, FS65, FS90 & FS51 orusncuuer. ana gei me jod aone. See a demonstration at: SHENK’S RUSCO WINDOW CO. 518 N: Royal Ave. FrontRoyal, Va. 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A magic night at the Gap THE LIGHTS of the ferris wheel and the roller coaster lure kids of all ages to the Chester Gap carnival last weekend. Ronald Clatterbuck (left) and Wayne Settles are all smiles as they sail high in the sky. Jennifer Wines, Miss Honorary Fire Chief, waits for her tiara. First runner-up was Sheila Owens (right). Rappahannock News Photos/Greg Turner Ci)e &appat)annocU news staff wants to hear your story ideas. Call the news room today with your suggestions and news tips. p*n$uprame NOBODY'S FUSSIER. At Penn Dairies, were fussy about everything that goes into our ice cream. Only the freshest cream, the ripest, juiciest fruit, the plumpest nuts, the tastiest flavors. We taste each batch of ice cream at least three times (that's why we love our job), to make sure it's perfect. We just can't get the rich flavor and velvety-smooth texture of Pensupreme without being so fussy.. 3(K MANLJFACIUSER'S COUPON EXPIRES PEC 31, ]Q8c ] 30C SAVE 30 C SAVE 3CKON ANY HALF-GALLON FLAVOR OF PENSUPREME ICECREAM. We will pay legitimate retailers th» tact vaiue plus 8c handling for each coupon received in connection with the retail sale of the product induated hor payment ut properly handled coupons mail to Penn Pairies hit I'D Box 7X0480 Hi Paso IX 7^73 ( oupon void and I or felted if invoices prov.rtg purchase ol sufficient -4oc k to <over redemptions are not prodcacd 1 >n request or it i hy one not a retail distributor ot uftl pr.sfin t or or requires Ik ensing [*• esent jtn "> t. >r rcdetnpf >• ( ustomer pa vs anv applicable tax ! mnt >m coupon per purchase C ash redemption value I 20th of a cent Keproduction prohibited C oupon e*i«res Pec emhei \! iu8c. upon assigned transferred or presented it c oupon i> taxed, restric ted. prohibited n without < omplianceconstitutes trail'd 72nD 1D3142 BYE. BYE. BIRDIE Now thru July 20th OLIVER opening July 23rd Enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner before the show at our on-campus restaurant. . . At Route 50 and 1-81 Wine hester, Virginia FOR INFORMATION FOR RESERVATIONS (703)665-4569 UP5TAGEI; Unless you help. Join the fight against illiteracy by calling toll-free 1-800-228-8813. Volunteer Against Illiteracy. The only degree you need • is a degree of caring. doincil Coalition for Literacy

YIELDS FOR HOME CANNERS will be below average this year. John Marshall Barbour is picking Chinese cucumbers from his garden in Washington, but he mentioned that his garden could use some more rain. Vegetable garden pests By BIRGITT THORNHILL Extension Agent Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Once again it is time to pay close attention to your garden to make sure you get more to eat out of it than the bugs do. Listed below are some of the common insect pests found on garden crops. Good control of pests begins with proper identification. imported cabbage worm. The imported cabbage worm is a pest of all crucifers. The caterpillar eats ragged holes in the leaves of plants and often tunnels into the heads of cabbage and cauliflower. The larvae grow to about one inch and are bright green. Adults are well known and are found flying throughout the spring, summer and fall. They have three or four black spots on white or pale yellow wings. Severity of infestation often depends on the weather. Be sure to destroy all remnants and weeds after harvest to help alleviate problems the following year. Cabbage looper. The cabbage looper is also a pest on all crucifers. It is a pale-green “measuring worm” that grows to about IV2 inches long. The adult moths are brown with distinct white-colored spots on their wings. About four generations occur in Virginia each year. Cabbage loopers are very susceptible to insect diseases and viruses. When infected the loopers hang from the undersides of leaves and later turn black and liquify in the heat of the sun. The spores are then dispersed and in turn reinfect other larvae. * Cutworms. Cutworms are among the leaders for the ugliest caterpillar award. They are dark gray to black, very plump, and grow to about two inches in length. They do most of their damage at night by cutting their favorite plants off at the soil line. Cutworms will attack most garden crops but major host plants include com, tomatoes, peppers and beans. During the day they can be found beneath clods of dirt near their host plant. Beware of cutworm problems when turning sod land over to plant your first garden. Only those insecticides that are used before planting will effectively control these pests. Tomato homworm. This ferocious-looking caterpillar is found most often on tomato and eggplant but also eats pepper and potato. The homworm is light green with white stripes down its sides. A red horn near its hind end gives this insect its name. When full grown it is three to four inches long and as big around as a nickel! Homworms mature into beautiful “hawk” moths. When infestations are light, just pick off the caterpillars and destroy them. Don’t kill the ones with little white cocoons on their backs since these are cocoons of parasitic wasps which will emerge and control future infestations. Com earworm. Also known as tomato fruitworm, cotton bollworm and vetchworm, this pest’s primary host is sweetcom but it will severely iryure tomatoes. Earworm larvae, when full grown, are one to two inches long and vary in color, with pink, green and brown forms common. Com earworm moths prefer to lay their eggs on com silks. By spraying an appropriate insecticide on the silks, earworm larvae will be killed upon hatching from their eggs. Good results may be obtained by putting mineral oil just inside the tip of each ear. This will stop larvae from entering and feeding in that ear. Flea beetles. Often an early season pest, these small beetles earn their name because they jump like fleas when disturbed. They chew holes on a number of garden crops including beans, peas, com, eggplant and tomatoes. They are small, usually less than 1/8 inch and often a shiny, blue-black color. Often major flea beetle infestations can be avoided by keeping your garden weed-free. Squash bug. The squash bug and its relative the leaf-footed bug are primary pests of vine crops. They are usually a dingy-brown color and orange or yellow underneath. Many emit a very disagreeable odor when handled. Symptoms of infestation include wilting and/or browning of leaves and vines. Often when the bugs are in high numbers entire plants may be killed. Adults overwinter in moist, well protected areas. When possible eliminate these harborages by good sanitation. Mexican bean beetle. The adult beetle resembles a ladybug beetle but is large about 1/4-3/8 inches long and has 16 black spots on its back. Adults as well as the yellow, spiny larvae (called spiny-backs) skeletonize the leaves of their favorite hosts, snap and lima beans. If left unchecked they will destroy your bean crop. If chemicals are needed, be sure to direct the spray to the undersides of the leaves. For information on controlling any or all of these pests, contact the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 676-3619. YIELD OF HOME CANNED AND HOME FROZEN PRODUCTS FROM RAW MATERIALS Commodity Purchasing Unit Approximate net weight Apples Apricots Asparagus Beans, Lima, in pod Beans, snap Beets, without tops Berries (except strawberries) Broccoli Brussels sprouts Carrots with tops Cauliflower Cherries, as picked Bushel Box Bushel Crate Bushel Crate Bushel Bushel Bushel 24-qt. crate Crate 4-qt. boxes Crate Bushel pounds 48 44 48 22 40 28 32 30 52 36 25 Bushel 36 50 20 56 Corn, in husks Grapes Bushel 35 Greens Peaches Pears Peas, green, in pod Plums Bushel Lug box Bushel Bushel Bushel Bushel Bushel Crate Rhubarb Squash, summer Strawberries Sweet potatoes Tomatoes Bushel 48 28 18 48 50 30 56 20 10 40 24-qt. crate 36 Bushel 50 Bushel 53 A Yield Canned Range Approximate Number quarts quarts 16 to 25 20 14 to 23 18 12 to 24 ■ 16 6 to 12 8 9 to 16 10 5 to 10 6 6 to 10 8 12 to 22 18 14 to 24 18 11 to 24 16 17 to 20 18 22 to 32 28 (unpitted) 6 to 10 8 (kernels) 12 to 20 16 7 to 8 9 3 to 8 6 16 to 24 18 17 to 25 20 5 to 10 7 22 to 36 25 8 to 13 9 7 to 10 9 10 to 20 16 7 to 16 12 16 to 22 18 14 to 22 18 Yield Frozen Range quarts 16 to 20 14 to 18 30 to 36 14 to 17 Approximate Number quarts 18 16 33 15 7 to 11 6 to 8 15 to 22 17 to 22 16 to 20 16 to 20 7 to 12 18 to 22 10 7 20 20 18 12 3 18 20 10 18 7 to 9 (kernels)' 8 6 to 9 16 to 24 20 to 25 6 to 8 19 to 28 6 to 10 5 to 8 16 to 20 19 to 30 6 20 22 7 25 8 7 16 24 Preserving food ( 1 Many reasons are given for preserving food at home. Some families see it as a way of saving money while others like to have control over the quality of food used. Some persons get a great deal of satisfaction from producing and preserving food. And then there are those who can’t bear to see food go to waste. Check your motivations for preserving food. Do you feel that your family eats a greater variety of foods as a result of having home-preserved foods? Do you get satisfaction from looking into a full freezer or pantry? Or are you one who cans or freezes food just because it is available without considering ultimate usage? Principles of food preservation There are two major goals in preserving and storing foods. They are to maintain high quality and to prevent the growth of organisms which can cause illness. Food must be of high quality to start with if the first goal is to be achieved. No method of food preservation improves the quality of food. In fact, there is usually some loss of quality. The nature of the food, the storage period, and the storage conditions must be considered when choosing a preservation method. Enzymes, yeasts, molds, and bacteria are responsible for changes in foods. Yeasts and enzymes cause changes in food quality but rarely affect the safety of a food. Salt and sugar The amounts of salt and sugar used in canning and freezing do not have a preservative effect. They are used primarily for flavor and may be omitted. However, fruits canned without sugar will be softer in texture than those canned with sugar. Honey and com syrup can replace sugar in canning and freezing. Remember that honey has a distinctive flavor which will persist in the finished product. It is recommended that artificial sweeteners be added at the time the fruit is used rather than when preserved. Freezing Freezing is probably the most popular method of food preservation. Its popularity is due to two factors — the ease with which foods can be prepared for freezing, and the fresh flavor of frozen foods. Another plus factor is the convenience of having frozen foods available. One factor on the negative side is the energy cost of freezing. Costs What are the costs involved in freezing? The cost of a freezer or of freezer space in a refrigerator or freezer locker is an obvious one. Some repairs are necessary over the 15-year life of a freezer — figure 2 percent of the purchase price each year. You won’t spend that much each year but you’ll spend more than that when a service call is needed. Energy is needed to operate the freezer. A small amount of the energy is used for the initial freezing of foods but the principal energy usage is for maintaining 0 degrees F. in the freezer. Total energy usage will depend on a number of factors including the size of the freezer, its efficiency, and its location. Packaging materials are another cost of freezing. The cost per pound of frozen food can be calculated by dividing the total costs of operating a freezer by the number of pounds of food frozen. A 12-cubic-foot freezer would hold about 420 pounds, 35 pounds per cubic food. If it used $100 worth of energy a year, the energy cost per pound of food would be 24 cents. One way to decrease the cost per pound is to increase the quantity of food going through the freezer. If you ’ filled the freezer one and a half times during the year (630 lbs. of food) then the energy cost per pound would be 16 cents. Packaging materials for freezing Frozen foods maintain high quality if all air is excluded from the package and a moisture-vapor-proof seal is achieved. Many different packaging materials are used in the freezer. Some do a better job of keeping food at the peak of quality than others. A good packaging material should be moisture and air tight, stand up at freezer temperatures, suit the food and be strong. To blanch or not to blanch? Freezing does not destroy any of the microorganisms which cause changes in food quality and food safety. Bacterial growth is very slow at freezer temperatures so food is not apt to spoil in the freezer. There may be loss of quality, however. Changes in the color, flavor, and texture of fruits and vegetables can be caused by the enzymes which are responsible for ripening. Heating foods before freezing will destroy the enzymes. That’s why blanching or steaming of vegetables is recommended. Heating does reduce the number of bacteria, yeasts, and molds present but its principal purpose is to destroy enzymes. Heating also makes vegetables easier to pack into containers. To blanch, lower a small amount of vegetable into boiling water. The ratio of vegetable to water should be such that the water doesn’t stop boiling. A pound of prepared vegetable to a gallon of water is a common proportion. The blanching time must be long enough for heat to penetrate the food. As a rule, the larger the piece, the longer the blanching time. Thus the extremes go from IV2 minutes for green peas to 11 minutes for large ears of com. Start counting blanching time when food is immersed in boiling water. Enzyme action may be stopped by steaming foods rather than boiling them. The time required for heat penetration is greater for steaming than for blanching. Whether blanched, steamed, or par-cooked, it is important to cook the vegetable quickly to stop the cooking process. Plunge the vegetable into ice cold water for about the same length of time you heated it. Then drain, package, and freeze. For some foods, you may find it more satisfactory to set the containers of food in ice water for cooling. Remember, enyzmes affect food quality, not food safety. If food is used in a short time or heavily seasoned, changes in quality may not be detected. Canning The processing equipment needed will depend on the food to be canned. A pressure canner is a necessity for canning low acid foods such as beans, peas, corn, and greens. A water bath canner will suffice if only fruits and tomatoes are to be canned. Boiling water bath canner Boiling water bath canners are available on the market but any large container may be used if it is deep enough. There should be two to four inches above the tops of jars to allow water to boil freely. The water bath canner must have a rack and a lid. A pressure canner can be used as a water bath canner if it is deep enough. Put the lid on the pressure canner but do not seal. Leave petcock or safety valve open to allow steam to escape and to prevent the buildup of pressure in the canner. Jars and lids Glass jars are made in different shapes and sizes and are tempered (strengthened) for heat and cold. The Mason jar is the most widely used type. It is generally made in a round-square shape, and with standard or wide mouth. Mason jars are available in half-pint, pint, quart, and half-gallon sizes. They have a screw-thread neck and a sloping shoulder. Jars with standard mouths seal on the top or on a sealing shoulder, depending upon the type of lid used. The wide mouth jars seal on top. Be sure all jars are perfect. Dis r WE HAVE ALL YOUR CAMMING NEEDS! •Jars •lids •rings ^ •Fruit Pect^ •spices WASHINGTON CASH STORE C. E. Giles, Proprietor Washington, Va. 675-3514 :ard any with cracks or chips as hese defects can prevent sealing. Glass jars and lids need not be iterilized before use if food is to be irocessed in boiling water bath or jressure canner. Jars for jellies and ams which will not be processed should be sterile. The two-piece metal lid is a lid uid screw band combination. The lid s fitted with a sealing compound, ind no other rubber is needed. The id is used only once but the band nay be reused. Follow the manufac;urers’ recommendation for lid prejaration. To use, wipe jar rim clean after iroduce is packed. Put lid on with sealing compound next to glass. Screw metal band tight by hand, rhis lid has enough give to allow air ;o escape during processing. There s no need to tighten the screwband ifter taking jars from canner. Test the seal on the day after canning by pressing the center of lid, jr tap with a spoon. The lid should stay down and give a clear, ringing 30und when tapped. The one-piece zinc lid is lined with porcelain. It is used with a rubber ring. To use, fit wet rubber ring down on jar shoulder but do not stretch unnecessarily. Fill jar; wipe rubber ring and jar rim clean. Screw cap down firmly and then turn it back 1/4-inch. Tighten the lid as soon as you take jar from canner. Test the seal on the day after canning by tilting the jar. Look for leakage around the rubber ring. Altitude Altitude affects processing. The times given are for use at altitudes of less than 2,000 feet. If the altitude is greater than 2,000 feet, you’ll need to increase processing time. If using boiling water bath canner, add one minute to processing time of less than 20 minutes; two minutes if processing time is more than 20 minutes; 20 minutes for each 1,000-foot increase in altitude. Oven canning Oven canning is not recommended. There may be a buildup of pressure in the jar which breaks the seal or even, at times, causes the jar to explode. Open kettle canning Open keetle canning, in which the food is cooked and then poured into sterile jars and sealed without further processing, is not recommended. Food may be recontaminated in the packing process. Some air is trapped in the tops of the jars which may hasten changes in quality. Botulinum spores survive and could produce a toxin in low-acid foods. Using the boiling water bath earner Fill the water bath canner half full of water and start to heat while filling jars. Place the jars of food on a rack in the canner allowing sufficient space for free circulation of water. Add boiling water to bring water level one inch above tops of jars. Cover and bring to a boil. Start counting processing time when the water returns to a full rolling boil. Adjust heat to keep water boiling during the processing period. Using a jar lifter, remove jars from the canner as soon as the processing time is up. Set jars top-sideup on a rack or folded cloth to cool. Allow space for air to circulate around jars. For best results Keep the time between harvesting and canning as short as possible. Follow the procedures outlined. The processing times are for canning in glass jars in a large pressure canner. If you are using a pressure saucepan, add 20 minutes to the processing time. Store canned foods in a cool, dry place. Ideally, the temperatures should be below 70 degrees F. Warmer storage temperatures allow microogranism activity, bringing about discoloration, flavor changes, and even bacterial spoilage. Freezing does not make canned food unsafe unless the jar or seal is broken. The texture of canned food may be softer after freezing and thawing. Pressure canning techniques By SANDRA R. RICHARDSON Extension Agent One of the most popular ways of preserving foods is canning. Of all the canning methods from which to choose, the pressure canner method is the only safe way to can “low-acid’foods. The pressure canner achieves th< high temperatures (10 pounds pres sure equals 240 degrees) necessar. to destroy the spores of clostridiun botulinum. It is necessary to use ; pressure canner for asparagus beans, beets, carrots, com, mush rooms, okra, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, greens, squash, and sweet potatoes. Remember, it is important that all of the food in each jar reaches the desired temperature. Care should be taken to process for sufficient time and also at the correct pounds of pressure. Many people are reluctant to use a pressure canner. If the directions are read and followed carefully, the CANNING EQUIPMENT E.G. Hackley Amissville, Va. Route 211 937-5373 Yes, We can supply your canning needs. We stock jars lids rings vinegar g sugar pressure canner is a safe and pleasurable method of canning. The dial gauge needs to be checked from time to time. This can be done by bringing canners to the local Extension Office for testing. Have you ever wondered how liquid escapes from jars after the liquid is in place? Jar lids are designed to allow air to escape during processing. By the same manner, liquid can escape. Sealing occurs after processing when jars have cooled sufficiently for a vacuum to develop inside the jar causing the lid to be forced down tightly. Several factors can cause liquid loss: wide fluctuations in the temperature during processing; speeding the cooling time, and excess air left in the jar or in food. Jars that have lost considerable liquid are still safe to use, but the food not covered by liquid oftentimes becomes discolored and soft. BALDWIN’S GROCERY Come see us for all your canning needs. Paul and Cucie Baldwin Washington, Va. 675-3383 /H4RT -CANNING SUPPLIES— KERR JARS Regular Mason Jars $4.49 doz. Wide Mouth Quart Jars $4.99 doz. KERR LIDS Regular Dozen 2/$1.00 _Wide Mouth Dozen 79c GOLDEN HARVEST JARS Regular Pint $2.99 doz. Regular Quart $3.99 doz. FREE GIFT Free Granola Bar with $5.00 purchase Main St., Front Royal

Sporting Calendar For ticket^ and directions to these events please see the d<J\ erfising information which ma v appear an these pages July 17 Julv 17-20 July 19 July 19 July 19 July 19 July 21 Tralee A.M. Schooling Show, Tralee Farm, Nokesville Kesw ick Hunt Junior Show, Old Dominion Show Series, Joyful Noise Farm, Calverton November Hill Schooling Show, November Hill Center, Bristow Stirling Horse Center Show, Stirling Horse Center, Fredericksburg Northern District 4-H Horse Show , 1-H Center, Front Royal Annual Tralee Show, Tralee, Nokesville July 23 Warrenton Hunt Schooling Session, Grove, Warrenton July 24 Tralee A.M. Schooling Show, Tralee Farm, Nokesville July 24 4-H/Open Junior Dog Show, Fauquier Fairgrounds, Marshall July 26 M-B Ruritan 4-H Schooling Show, Weston, Casanova July 26 Horse, Pony, Draft, and Mule Show, Fauquier Junior Fairgrounds, Marshall July 27 Old Dominion Show Series, Tantallon Farm, Warrenton H LE-IN-ONE CONTEST— Win A 1986 Pontiac 6000! Sponsored By Prince William o Goose Creek Golf Course ^ Golf Course Contest begins July 1st, 1986.... every Tuesday at Prince William & every Thursday at Goose Creek. The first person scoring a holein-one wins a 1986 Pontiac 6000, compliments of Koons of Manassas and Fore Golf Shoppes* at Prince William & Goose Creek Golf Courses. •Or* may only be won al Prince William on Tuesdays. July 1.8. 15. 22. 29. & Aug. 5. 1986. Cars may only be won al Goose Creek on Thursdays. July 3, 10. 17. 24. 31 & Aug. 7. 1986. For further Information call the Golf Shoppes. All golfers eligible. |9o estra charge for contest. CONTEST ENDS AUGUST 7, 1986 Prince William Koons Golf Course Of Manassas 754-7111 368-9100 Metro 385-1033 Metro 631-9500 Goose Creek Golf Course 777-2500 478-1816 1982 LYNX 2-door $1995 1985 ESCORT 4-door $3995 79 Ford Econoline Van Auto., PS, Radio '83 Ford F-150 Pickup V-8, Auto., PS, PB ’82 Toyota Pickup 5- Speed, Cap, FM ’81 Ford F-100 Pickup V-8. 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Va. 361-7162 ASCS news Linda Henry, county executive director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), recently informed sheep growers in Warren and Rappahannock Counties that incentive payments for wool and mohair sold through other than normal trade channels will be based on the method by which the sale was made. “We wanted to clear up any misunderstandings and answer certain questions about the eligibility of producers to receive incentive payments for wool and mohair sales to persons or business entities who buy through other than normal trade channels,” she said. ii a sneep grower applies ror an incentive payment and the sales document indicates that the wool or mohair was sold to a person or entity who does not purchase through normal trade channels, or the wool was sold to a hobby crafter or hand spinner, ASCS will consider the value added to the wool or mohair sold, to meet the standards of the person or entity who bought it. “We will not make an incentive payment to a producer for an amount greater than four times the national average market price received by all producers for the year in which the payment was made,” the ASCS official said. The 1985 national average market price received by producers was 63.3 cents per pound for shorn wool, and $3.45 per pound for mohair. TTie ASCS official said if sheep producers receive more than four times the national average market price for wool or mohair, the incentive payments will not be paid on any amount the seller received exceeding four times the average market price for the year in which payment is being made. For further clarification on bona fide wool and mohair sales, sheep producers may contact the local ASCS office. All programs administered by ASCS are, by law, open to eligible producers regardless of race, religion, sex, color, national origin, or handicap. Step up in Life — DRIVE A CADILLAC 1986 Cimarron 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham See Pete Modena, Bob Nicholson, or Kevin Reynolds at PONTIAC - CADILLAC - GMC - BUICK, INC. MADISON RD., ORANGE * DLR #1644 * 672-3700 Polo Club loses match The Rappahannock Polo club of Amissville lost a hard fought game last Friday to the Pimm’s team of Potomac, Md. in the opening round of the President’s Cup tournament held at Phipp’s Field in Middleburg. Rappahannock lost the close game on a loose ball that Chip Limehouse of Pimm’s took advantage of to drive over the goal line to end the sudden death overtime. “It’s always tough to loose a close game, even if it was a good game,” commented Bill Fannon, first position player on the Rappahannock team. In addition to Fannon, playing for Rappahannock were 3 goaler Phillip Staples of Richmond, Herman Noguera, a 1-goaler from Santiago, Chile, and Daniel Fernandez, a 3-goaler from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Playing for the Pimm’s Team were Ami Shinitzy, a 2-goaler and editor of Equus and Polo Magazines, Marcello Cassette, a rated 5-goaler from Argentina; 1 goaler Chip Limehouse of the South Carolina Limehouse polo family, and Julio d’Angelo, an Unrated player from Argentina, who currently resides in the U.S. Rappahannock dominated the first three chukkers and went into halftime leading 4 to 2. Luck seemed to be on Rappahannock’s side as they were awarded several penalty shots, two of which resulted in goals for Mr. Fernandez. The fast and furious playing continued with no normal half-time break as a large thunder storm came up and threatened to cancell the remainder of the game. All players agreed to continue playing, even in the rain, which turned out to be only a brief shower. “The field played well, even in the rain,” commented Mr. Stables, the number four man on the Rappahannock squad. “The horses didn’t even slip (on the field) in the rain,” he continued. But the shower seemed to put a damper on the lead opened up by Rappahannock in the first half as Pimm’s began to tighten up its game. Marcello Cassette, the highest rated player in the game, took command of the field and proceeded to control the game. By the beginning of the sixth chukker Pimm’s had pulled ahead 6 to 5. One more goal by Daniel Fernandez evened the score and all players settled down to serious player in an attempt to score a winning goal with less than three minutes left in the game. A last minute goal line save by Phillip Staples of Rappahannock kept Pimm’s from a victory and forced the game into a sudden death overtime. A well aimed shot by a Pimm’s player seemed destined to be a goal but Staples whipped his horse into overdrive and literally backhanded the ball a mere two feet before it passed between the goal post and over the line for the winning score. A ten minute break sent riders scurring back to trailers to select their best mounts for the overtime play. “Anytime you get into sudden death overtime, luck plays an important part in winning,” commented Juan Salinas, Fernandez’s right hand man at the Rappahannock Polo Club. Ana iuck seemea to De on me Pimm’s team this half as overtime play began. At the throw-in both teams aggressively moved the ball, first Rappahannock, then Pimm’s, from the west side of the field to the east, with neither team seeming to be able to approach their respective goals. Suddenly, a shot from somewhere in the pack of players and horses sent the ball away from the mob and toward the Pimm’s goal. Limehouse seized the opportunity and rode down to the ball, cleanly slicing it between the goal post for a Pimm’s victory. Staples summed up the general attitude of the day when he stated, “It was a good game, even if we lost”. But the Rappahannock Polo club : has more polo to play as the season ; swings into high gear. * £ In addition to playing in several : • up-coming tournaments, Rappahan- ; - nock will play host to a benefit match * - on their home territory at Laurel * Hill Farm in Amissville on Sunday, I July 27, at 4 p.m. ;• l The polo match and a barbeque ; will benefit the Hospice of the Rap- 1 idan, Inc. The Hospice of the Rapidan, Inc. - is a non-profit organization designed 1 to provide support to families of the terminally ill as well as to the patients themselves. ; nospice Oi uie ivapiuan cuvcio Orange, Madison and Culpeper •Counties as well as overlapping into y Rappahannock as necessary”, stated t Elizabeth van Wambeck, fund raising chairperson for the organization. “In raising funds we were limited to what we could do,” she added. Thus the idea of a benefit polo match and barbeque was bom. Ed Gentry will cater the barbeque and the Rappahannock Polo Club will provide the excitement between 4 and 8 at Laurel Hill Farm in Castleton. Tickets for this worthwhile char- • ity benefit are $25 per person, which includes fun, food, beer and betting to meet the polo players personally.. For more information contact Mrs. John van Wambeck, La Grange Farm in Boston, Virginia. Wrye chosen as park superintendent Ronald N. Wrye, who since 1981 has been superintendent of Acadia National Park in Maine, has been selected to be superintendent of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. He replaces Robert R. Jacobsen, who retired last January after 13 years as superintendent. “In Ron Wrye we are getting someone with a long record of experience in park maintenance and strong credentials in management and staff leadership,” said National Park Service Mid-Atlantic Regional Director James W. Coleman, Jr., in announcing the appointment. During his five years service at Acadia, Wrye supervised the reconstruction of a rustic restaurant and gift shop in the park that had been destroyed by fire, cooperated with the Mount Desert Island-wide Chamber of Commerce to open a new information station at one of the park entrances, and signed an agreement with Canadian park officials to interpret for visitors the St. Croix Island International Historic Site that is located at the United I States-Canada border. He represented the Park Service with various community organizations, serving as chairman of the area League of Towns and as a member of the Baxter State Park Advisory Committee, the Forest Resources Research Advisory Committee of the University of Maine and the Mount Desert Island Rotary Club. Before going to Acadia, Wrye served as assistant superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, and as acting superintendent of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia. Previously, he was regional chief of maintenance for the National Capital Region in Washington, D.C., from 1974 to 1977 after serving as superintendent of Prince William Forest Park in northern Virginia. He joined the National Park Service in 1961, progressing through maintenance positions at Greenbelt Park and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Maryland. t A native of Saegertown, Fa., he received a degree in ornamental horticulture from Pennsylvania State University. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He and his wife, Marcia, have three children. A son, Keith, lives in Florida. A daughter, Lisa Price, her husband and sons, Adam, 6, and Matthew, 3, lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Another daughter, Lori Singleton, lives in Bar Harbor, Maine. Wrye will, take up his duties at ShenandoahJuly 20. Taylor receives Spellman scholarship Lord Fairfax Community College Educational Foundation announces the first recipient of the Ranee Lee Spellman Memorial Scholarship is Phillip Wayne Taylor of Edinburg. The memorial fund to honor the late foreman of Points of View farm in Flint Hill who died on November 9, 1982, was established by Spellman’s employer and farm owner, Patricia Saltonstall, to encourage the development and recognition of farming skills and support services. Phillip Taylor, a 1986 graduate of Central High School, plans to enroll in a transfer program at Lord Fairfax Community College this fall and then continue his education to achieve his goal of becoming an agriculture instructor. While at Central, Phillip was active in varsity baseball and the Future Farmers of America program. During his five years as a member of the FFA he has held several offices including chapter president and Federation vice-president. He was also an active participant in the FFA state poultry, dairy, and farm business contests. Phillip will receive a $1,500 scholarship for the 1986-87 academic year which covers all tuition, books and fees for three quarters of full-time attendance at Lord Fairfax Community College. r Virginia State forks 50\fears And Still Growing

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Turnout and instruction available Near Manassas, 703/788-4458 BOARDING — near Waterford stalls and turn-out $6. a day, with exercise, $10 703-882-3673 LICENSED TRAINER (W VA, MD, PA, N.H.S.A.) has stall available at training track Reasonable References available. Call Gloria 703/439-3936. PASTURE with stall in Midland, near Casanova Wooded, open trails. $75 per month. Call 703/439-9004. ^Madcap Farm. Boarding Instruction^ Training Jeanne Blackwell 253-5606 The Plains WE CATCH WILD or stray stock, roundup, hauling. No job too big or small. Will go anywhere 703/754-4311, 703/369-7637 or 703/399-1044 SPRAY PAINTING Fences Barns Outbuildings Licensed & Insured Free estimates LET US SPRAY 703/547-3125 BONNIE L SIZEMORE, farrier. Trimming and horseshoeing A graduate of Michigan School of Horseshoeing, Call 703/788-9622. ZIBA R DEARDEN, handmade shoes available. Graduate Oklahoma Farrier's College Member, Va. Horseshoers’ Assoc. Call 703/594-2715 or evenings 703/754-9762 WE INSTALL all types farm fencing. Free estimates. Pruitt Fencing 703/369-7637 GILES M. SHOWERS FENCING Locust posts, sawed and round, stakes, fencing board. Also rustic fence. 703/364-1045 R. Showers -- L Fencing Co - •• 1 !.. 1 he name tfjat is a inuiuion in fencing ” Fence Installation or Materials for sale. 703/364-1389 B fie J FENCING Haymarket Virginia We install board, rail and all types of wire fences, wooden or metal gates. We also specialize in spray painting fences and barns. We have plenty of locust posts for sale. Licensed and bonded. Tree estimates. (703) 754-8823 WOLFE FENCING Residential & Farm All types installed. Painting and Staining A Speciality! Satisfaction Guaranteed. 703-327-4851. FENCING Complete line of wire, HlTENSEL, plank and rail. Also will install. GEORGE WHITE FENCING,INC. Middleburg, Va. 703-687-5803 ALFALFA AND TIMOTHY mixed. Excellent for horses Will deliver in trailer loads - or pickup for $2 per 45-50 lb bales. Also sell by ton. Hillsboro, West Virginia. 304/6534753 HAY FOR SALE phone after 6p.m 703-822-5160 HAY FOR SALE -- Timothy, alfalfa, mixed hay. straw and woodshavings CASSIDY BROS. FARMS 703-777-5134 (9am - 5pm) Phone (703) 338-3338 Quality / i \ \ BUILDINGS 8 SUPPLIES. INC. Over 20 Years Experience in the Building Industry Specializing in the design and construction of light commercial and farm buildings. ★ Farm Buildings ★ Dairy Complexes . . . Beef Units . . . Horse Facilities Swine Buildings . . . Poultry Houses . . . Storage ★ Light Commercial ★ Warehouses . . . Garages . . . Apple Storage P.O. Box 1055, Purcellville, Va. 22132-1055 HUNTING FOR A GOOD BUY? DO YOU... •Need a Horse/ Pony? •Need Tack/ Riding Apparel? •Want Riding Lessons? •Need Farm Related Servies? Keau the BOBU & FUM DIRECTOR! Only $11.00 reaches over 100,000 readers WEED-FREE ALFALFA and Others: Lush, green, from Pennsylvania Reasonable prices Delivered Get yours before the shortage1 703-338-9317/ 703-338-6368 EXPERIENCED HORSEPERSON wanted, hunter duties, clean barn, tack, kennels, exercise horses. Warrenton Hunt, 703/347-5919. WANTED: Part-time assistant for small show and fox hunting barn. Must be excellent rider with best references Opportunities to hunt 703/364-1901 or 703/364-3119, MAN/WOMAN for general stable duties - stable cleaning. Part-time, hours flexible. Warrenton/Marshall area. 703/364-2117 or 703/3649571. GREAT FALLS HORSE CENTER Barn Manager. Position open full-time. Must be capable of taking care of large lesson and boarding barn. Other responsibilities would be taking care of working student program and medications of horses. Experience preferred, but will train. For more information call Louie, 759-3400/3401. For Sate ■J A.O.H A REGISTERED MARE - 9 years old. 15.2 hands, chestnut, out of “Hank Spec Deck". Not for novice. A man's horse, good cow pony or pleasure rider. $950 or make reasonable offer Call 703882-3506 APPALOOSA GELDING - Black, 15.1.3 years, very green but sane Ideal training protect Good home a must. Negotiable terms Discount to 4-Hers. 703-554-8874 after 7pm . Monday through Friday, anytime weekends. 2 BEAUTIFUL ARAB YEARLINGS, halter broke, $400 each. Call 703/594-3457 BEAUTIFUL JET BLACK 16 hand Tennessee Walker 6 year old mare, doing ring work and trails. Needs more experienced rider. $1,300/ negotiable Call Scott 703/253-5869 evenings, or Jeanne 703/253-5606 days COPPER CHESTNUT MARE, 14 3 hands. 10 years, registered 3/4 Arab-Morgan. Ridden by woman but heavy muscled can carry a man Excellent trail horse, safe in traffic No breeding or foaling problems. Handsome and a good mover with strong trot. Started driving. 703-877-2184. DRESSAGE PROSPECT in training now Elegant gray, 15 1 hands, 4 year Arab gelding. Call 703/9374946, leave message. FLASHY 15 3 HAND THOROUGHBRED liver chestnut gelding. 10 years. Local and A show winner. Excellent mover. Scopey jumper, quiet, sound, no vices. Owner off to school. 703/347-3220 after 7p.m. FOR SALE • 16 hands, 9-year-old registered bay thoroughbred $2,000 304-725-5064 weekdays 162 HAND THOROUGHBRED GELDING — green but super quiet, 7 years, very attractive, excellent manners, $1500. Call 703338-6047 MINIATURE HORSE REDUCTION sale! Your chance to buy at rea-, sonable prices and start your own herd Breeding packages available. Yearlings and weanlings also. Little Nip Miniature Horse Farm, 703/948-6444 12.2 HAND SMALL PONY gelding, 12 years Lots of fun to ride Show quality, $750 Call 703/253-5606. MORGANS — Chestnut mare. 11 years. 15 0 hands, lovely pleasure horse, started lumping. Chestnut gelding, 5 years, 14 1’/? hands, green but quiet, started jumping cross-rails Also 3-year-olds and broodmares Wonderf.. dispositions 703-554-8290 early a m or after dark MUSTANG MARE, from the Western Mustang Adoption Program. Halter broken, charming personality, $300. Call 703/987-8944 after 6p.m MUST SELL, 2 lovely thoroughbred broodmares (ages 9 and 10) with handsome colts by their side. Not bred back. Will sell individually or super deal for all 4 703/937-4216 REGISTERED ARABIAN - Grey gelding, 14.1 hands, 12 years, sound, intelligent, no vices, great mount for intermediate/ experienced rider. $750. 703-754-8451 SESAME - 11 years, 131'/? hands, dark bay Welsh gelding Hunted, many show ribbons and championships. Nice mover, excellent ]umper, quiet $2,000 firm. 703/825-8990 STALLION or teaser prospect, 16.2 hands, 4 years old, colt, by Mac-diarmida out of Bijon Won for $25,000 first time out at Aquduct 703-687-5105 THOROUGHBRED - 5-year old chestnut gelding, 15 3, clean legs, excellent mover, started over fences. Very quiet and willing. By “Janas Nashua". 703-327-6659 (days)/ 703-777-3279 (evenings) VERY ATTRACTIVE 5 year old dark bay thoroughbred gelding, 16 3 hands, fox hunter prospect, lightly schooled over fences Call 703/777-4311 6 YEAR OLD, REGISTERED Thoroughbred gelding, 16 hands, $2,500 or reasonable offer Call 703/347-9376 WANTED ANGLO ARAB - minimum 15.3 hands. 5 years or older. Will pay reasonable price. Call or leave message 703-777-3203 HORSES WANTED for purchase and/or consignemt basis. Contact November Hill Equestrian Center. 703/594-2090. Mojre Quality - More Features i!^ore Wart^ly'iliifi:^M * Horse Barns * Arenas iTION’S LARGEST BUILDER OF TIMBER COLUMN FARM BUtLDH Fuog & Reed Pole Building Company Horse — Farm — Commercial Specializing in Horse Facilities P.O. Box 237, PurceUviUe, Va. 22132 J. Reed J. Fuog (703) 659-3271 (703) 338-2306 Call Evenings Stafford, Va. PurceUviUe, Va. CENTERED RIDING INSTRUC'-' TION - from instructor trained by Sally Swift Many years teaching experience, active combined training and jumper competitor Horses also schooled 703-7772273 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 3 MINI LOPES born May 30th, show stock, litter box trained, different colors, $15 each. Call 703/7889732 evenings and weekends 80 HEAD OF REGISTERED Polled Hereford brood cows with fall calves at side Ages 4 to 8 years old. Victor bloodline Sentry Oaks Farm Inc , 804/847-5151. CUSTOMIZED FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS STABLES • BARNS • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL SALES • SERVICE • COMPLIMENTARY SITE SURVEY THE GAMEWELL CORPORATION STERLING, VA 701-450-4000 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'/?". 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 ) Cf)t ftappafyannocfe i2ttos P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 703-675-3338 DOG DIPPING Eveiy Saturday Tri-County Feeds, Inc. Marshall, VA. We carry a complete line of travel £, show cages for dogs. All dog supplies and specialty dog foods. M-F7-5 Sat 7-12 703/364-1891 WANTED: Part-time job exercising field hunters. Reliable, experienced rider will condition your horse/ horses safely. Willing to work with green horses. Call Kit at 703/347-2184 (U «■*> ) BABY GEESE — Ducks, Chicks, Guineas, Bantams. Sea Brights, Koshings, Old English, many other breeds Adults Ducks and Bantams. 703-430-6560 EXCELLENT FACILITIES - Comvenient Location — Rt 15 south Leesburg Indoor/ outdoor rings, long trails 90-acre pasture Many paddocks 24-hour supervision. 703-777-8312. FINE RESTORED COLONIAL home located in beautiful valley setting with 22 stall center isle barn and new trainers quarters. Convenient to Commonwealth Park 703/948-6444. FOR RENT: Middleburg, 12 stall, double wide. Belmont barn, $85/ | stall - turnout included, with small | apartment in center. Apartment j $175 a month. 703-442-0051, 703| 687-5445. i FOR RENT TOP floor of large | stone house on Leesburg horse farm 3 rooms and bath, no kitchen, air-conditioned, light cooking permitted. Perfect for two, $450 per month 703-777-3731. HORSEPERSON wanted for roommate situation $220 a month plus 1/3 utilities. 703-435-3548. pSAVESKgrf'WI ON BOOTS & SADDLES Full selection of Eng . Western, Polo Race. Hunt & Show CATALOG $300 KAUFFMAN 1 39 E 24 St NYC IOOIO 1 800 872 0687 212 684 6060 #R? Real Estate CLARKE COUNTY, VA. 52 ACRES — Stream and southern exposure. Hard-surfaced road frontage. 180 ACRES — Stream and woodea building sites. Frontage on Route 340. $288,000. 121 ACRES — Deer, pheasant, and wild turkey abound. Portion of the “Hardesty" Farm. $115,000. ALL LOCATED IN ESTATE TYPE SETTINGS! IColoriM 112 NORTH CAMERON ST WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA 22601 ^PHONE (703) 662-0323 Summer Sale Children's Riding Jackets - V2 Price Children's Jodphers & Breeches - V? Price Children's Riding Shirt -All Onlys9w All Ladies' Short Sleeve & Sleeveless Riding Shirts$10.w Ladies' Sportswear - /• Price Large Assortment of Breeches - !6 Price Zimecterin Wormer - Only s8.w Ladies' Calico Shoes - ^ Price Ladies' Navy or Grey Pinstripe Riding Jackets - s89.°° Assorted Leg Wraps, Bridles, Halters - V2 Price Jb. Mon.-Fri. 9-6 Sat 9-5 Evenings by Appt 254 Lee Highway Warrenton, Virginia 2218i 703/347-3141 HORSE COUNTRY Sale Starts July 16th - Ends July 31st! All Sales Final. MCA/isa Accepted BULL RUN HUNT HORSE SHOW Sun., July 27,9am Frying Pan Park 2 rings—10 divisions^ 620-4980/327-4290 M-B RURITAN/ 4-H SCHOOLING SHOW SATURDAY. JULY 26. 9a.m. Weston, Casanova, Va Pre-entry $4. Post $5 14 Championship Divisions include 3 Pony Hunter. 4 Hunter. 2 Short Stirrup. Leadline. Student Hunter. 4-H &. Pony Club Hunter & 2 Pleasure 6 Ribbons - Silver Trophies 2 HIGH SCORE AWARDS OPEN PIT PORK BARBECUE Into 703/788-4355 or 703/788-4826 17" english saddle with stirrups, girth and new pad $295 Call 703/636-9941 CHILDRENS ENGLISH RIDING clothes, excellent condition For : information call 703/347-4976 16'/? INCH STUBBEN Siegfreid Used twice $525 703-435-3548. SADDLES — 2 western with bri dies, $25 each; bareback pad, I $10,703-668-6053 <3 Tack & Equipment For Sate BATTERTON TRAILER SALES - Va DL446 Kingston, Cotner, Allen (fiberglass) in stock. Discount prices Berryville, 703-955-3328 DOUBLE D QUARTERHORSE Trailer Good ramp, floor, tires, overall condition. Ideal for small horses ponies $800 After 5pm 703-777 1642 GORE & COTNER TRAILERS in stock, steei and aluminum models 9-6 Mon -Fri , 9-5 Sat & by appointment Horse Country Ltd, 254 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA 22186, at intersection of Rt .15-1729-211.703/347-3141 Dlr#5281 1981 F-150 Ford Pickup With cap, 71,500 miles, asking $4,900 1981 Chevy 4-wheel drive, custom 20, 68,000 miles Asking $4,200 Botti in good condition, 703-444-3858 LIKE NEW RICE trailer Used 6 times, Beaufort double - front end unloader $38,00 703-592-3437 1981 JEEP WAGONEER, 50,000 miles, heavy duty trailer package j excellent condition. $7,000 or best offer. Call 703/825-2777 SUPER LIGHT THOROUGHBRED sized aluminum trailers for compact pickups with or without dressing rooms, 2 year warranty Other trailers also available 703/898-8572 or 972-7945 July Overstock Sale Dan’s Buckets & Tubs, any color any quantity. If not in stock, order by July 21 for special price. Selected summer coats, starting at $50: Devon-Aire Breeches, 40% off. Saddlepads including Wash-a-pads and Navajo. The Tack Box, Inc. 3-B West Federal St-,Middleburg, Va 703-687-3231 DOMINION SADDLERY Chantilly, Va. 11th Annual “TENT SUE" July 26th & 27th 10a.m. — 5p.m. Breakfast and Lunch Available 3 Miles West of Chantilly, Va. on Rt.50 TBE BEST ETEB!!! Summer Sale Continues in Our Chantilly Store July 29th through August 2nd Chantilly Store CLOSED July 28th .All Other Stores OPEN New Shipment Arriving in 2 Weeks. Pick Your Colors Now • 2-Horse Xwide • 2 Full TB escape doors • Ramp w/storm door • Fiberglass roof • Front jalousy windows • Spare tire w/cover • Gravel guards • All wiring in tubes • Safety break-away system • Swinging steel encased center divider w/shoulder separator • Xtall • 4 Wheel electric brakes • New hidden ramp springs - lighter lifting • Large tinted side windows • All mats & padding • Fender steps • New fender details w working lights • Undercoating • Padded butt & breast bars • Heavy duty tie rings inside &out Choose your own colors - delivery in 2 weeks. Solid base color - 6" or 8" hand painted stripe. $4299 del. to Warrenton. Aluminum models available add 10% And best of all, it’s a Gore. Mon.-Fri. 9-6 Sat. 9-5 Evenings by Appt. 254 Lee Highway Warrenton, Virginia 22186 703/347-3141 HORSE COUNTRY Dealer #5281

Classified Advertising Your Action Number 675-3338 i. Antiques 23 CONSIGNMENTS — Antiques and Crafts Beautiful and unique location in Leesburg, Virginia, for selling on consignment. Call us to discuss a way to expand your market Contact Joanie or Bob Trowbridge at The Catoctin Emporium 703-777-6175 SPERRYVILLE ANTIQUE MARKET Accepting Consigr rnents For our 1986 Season Open Weekends & Holidays 10-6 Antiques, Collectibles Featuring Large Selection of Hand Crafted Country Farm Tables For Additional Information Call Arthur or Peggy Smith 987-8050 Or 987-8180 ANTIQUE ALLEY 55 E. Colonial Hwy., Rt. 7 Hamilton, Virginia Month-Long Sale! Items reduced include collectables, clothing, jewelery. furniture, prints. Some up to 40% Hurry!!! (703) 338-9029 Closed Mondays OPPORTUNITY TO OWN and manage small business in growing home care industry. Twelve years of professional expertise have been built into the HomeCall franchise. For offering circular, write or call: HomeCall Inc., 30 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701. 301-663-8867 9. wOnSis UCtSOfl Equipment ) CAT 955K, $18,400 CAT 955L, $28,500 CAT 955C, $33,900 CAT 613 pan, $55,000 Komatzn 0758, $55,000 D31S, $24,500 « All equipment excellent condition. 703/672-5625 CLASSIFIED INDEX GENERAL CLASSIFIED 1. Antiques 2. Auctions 3. Business Opportunities 4. Child Services 5. Child Care Wanted 6. Commuters Comer 7. Crafts-a-Plenty 8 Building Materials 9. Construction Equipment 10 Farm Equipment & Supplies 12 Firewood for Sale 13 Garage & Yard Sales 14 Garden Equipment & Produce 15 Giveaways 20 Happy Ada 21 Happy Birthdays 22. Horse 6 Farm Directory 23 Horses For Sale 24 Household Items tor Sale 25. Instruction 40. Livestock for Sale 41. Lost & Found 42. Mlsc. for Sale/Rent 43 Mlsc. Wanted 44. Mobile Homes - Sale/Rent 45. Musical Instruments & Equipment 48. Office Equipment 47 Personals 50 Pets 51 Recreational Equipment 60 Rentals ■ Apts 61 Rentals - Business 62 Rentals - Houses 63 Rentals - Rooms 64 Rentals - Land 65 Rentals - Vacation Homes 66 Rentals - Wanted to Rent 67 Real Estate - Wanted 68. Real Estate - Sale by Owner 69 Real Estate For Sale 70 Roommates Wanted. Available 71. Services - Business 72 Services ■ Farm 73 Services - Home Improvements 74 Services • Personal 75 Services - Misc 76 Swap & Trade 77. Tributes 4 Thanks EMPLOYMENT 100. Employment Services 101 Help Wanted 102. Help Wanted Domestic 103. Help Wanted - Farm & Garden 110. Jobs Wanted NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS 125. Business Notices 126. Bids & Proposals 127. Legal Notices AUTOMOTIVE 200 Vehicles lor Sale 201 Motorcycles 202 Mechanic s Delight 203 Parts & Accessories 204 Recreational Vehicles 205 Boats and Accessories f 10. Farm Equipment & Supplies ) INTERNATIONAL 184 TRACTOR Woods 5' finishing mower 6' scraper blade, ike new Ca 703/937-4054 after 4p m SMALL ROUND BAlES of ”ay for sale, fescue orchard grass Can 703.675-3429 1981 JOHN DEERE - 4040 Cab and air. 4 wheel drive 85 horsepower 3 pomt dual hydraulic and pto Like new $17,000 John Deere 8250 double disk drill. 21 hoe $3,000 John Deere 170 skid loader 65 horsepower. 6 foot bucket $5200 International 424 gas. 3 pomt 38 horsepower $3,000 International 10 foot offset transport heavy disk. $2 000 301 - 898-7426 c 12. Firewood for Sale ) LOCUST POSTS and stakes Also firewood Nils Aylor Call 703/6753224 ORDER NOW & SAVE All hardwoods Costello Firewood & Tree Service 7031636-6527 ( 13. Garage & Yard Sales MOVING SALE Antiques, furniture, tools, household items. Saturday and Sunday, On Rt 211, just past Farmers Coop, Washington 20. Happy Ads ) CONGRATULATIONS to Frances North for 50 pounds loss with Diet Support Group Miracle Workers. £ Livestock for Sale ) NUBIAN DAIRY GOATS, 1 milking doe. 2 doe kids, purebred, from excellent breeding stock. Call 703/937-5021 for information 41. Lost & Found IF YOU HAVE FOUND OR LOST a dog or cat, call PET REGISTRY anytime 703/547-2298 Animals available for adoption. LOST JULY 9th, Rt.211 and Clevengers Corner area Female, black lab, spayed, flea collar, 10 years old named "Gina" Mange spot on back Reward 703/9374144 a Mlsc. for Sale/ Rent ) USED KITCHEN CABINETS fruitwood, good shape, need to be cleaned' up $350 Call 703-3498288 WALNUT DRESSER, 6 drawers with mirror. Sears chest freezer, 10 cu ft , good condition, $100 each: 2 wicker chairs natural $25 each Call 703 987-8974 evenings f 42. Mtsc. tor Sate/ Rfrt ) JOHN H. MOORE CARPETS Quality Caqjet & Installation It you're building a new house, you can't afford not to see us for carpet, tile or vinyl floor covering SALE NOW GOING ON! 1 Church St.. Front Royal 703/655-8883 MOVING SALE - Sofa, dining tabie and chairs, coffee table. 25" console TV. 2 studio couches, other household items 703 347-0121 PHOTOGRAPHS Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are $7 for 5x7 and $10 for 8x10. 703/675-3349 P0ULAN CHAIN SAW, seldom used. $250 Cal! 703/349-8288 SUMMER "HOT" SALE' Flashing arrow sign $269! Lighted, non-arrow $259! Nonlighted $229! Free letters! Few left. See locally. 1(800)-423-0163, anytime ^ 43. Mlsc. Wanted OUT OF THE ATTIC PICTURES NEEDED The Rappahannock News would like to borrow reproducable pictures of events and historic landmarks for use in its Out of the Attic feature. Pictures will be returned. Please brins to the office on Main Street in Washington. ( 44. Mobile Homes Sale/Rant ) NEW AND USED mobile homes, used homes starting $1,900 and up R1.29 «ncJ-ftt.666, Culpeper, open 7 days per week, Monday - Saturday, 8a.m.-6'p.m., Sunday 9a.m -6p m. Call 703/825-2446. DOUBLE WIDE 1982 Tidwell. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, central alr/heat pump, washer/dryer, 44” X 22". Wall to wall carpet, skirted. Asking $35,000 Call Lina Ward (work) 202-227-2721 or (home) 703-8604644. c 45. Musical Instruments & Equipment ?> Having a party? Call us for hand hookings. DJs to hands. Culpeper Music 200 North Main St. Culpeper, VA. 703/825-1331 2. Auctions Saturday, July 19th, 10:00 A.M. Rain or Shine ESTATE OF JAMES PHILLIPS, RT. 211, AMISSVILLE, VA. Directions: Take Rt. 211 East of Amissville, Va. just before Rt. 613, auction on left. From Warrenton, Va. area take Rt. 211, just past Rt. 613, auction on right. Antique Round Oak Dining Room Table (6) Antique Oak Plank-Bottom Hip-Hugging Chairs Antique Oak 5-Drawer Chest Antique Oak Sideboard w Mirror Lot Antique Pictures Several Antique Flat Irons Antique Kitchen Cabinet Antique Oak Lamp Table Antique Bowl & Pitcher Antique Dresser Several Milk Crocks Antique Oak Washstand Several Antique Straight Razors Antique Ice Cream Parlor Chair Large Antique Wardrobe Several Antique Butter Prints Cane Wing-Back Chair Maytag Wringer Washer Chest-Type Deep Freeze Lot Iron Skillets; Pots: Pans, etc. Lot Dishes (Some antique) Lot Stoneware Several Metal Kitchen Cabinets Breakfast Set w/4 Chairs 30” Gas Cook Stove G. E. Electric Refrigerator Lot Small Electrical Appliances (2) Sleep Sofas (2) Metal Double Beds (2) Metal Single Beds Several Metal Wardrobes Several Trunks Modern Maple Dresser & Chest of Drawers Several Chest of Drawers Coffee Grinder Modern Matching Dresser w/Mirror & Chest & Double Bed Sofa Cedar Wardrobe Several Dressers Lot Aluminum Lawn Chairs Lot Lawn & Garden Tools 5 H.P. Riding Mower Fence Wire & Metal Stakes Antique Rocker Oval Top Trunk LOTS SMALL ANTIQUE PCS. NOT LISTED, PLUS MISC. MDSE. Terms: Cash Lunch Served Women's Abuse Shelter Providing tvattereo Women Alternatives tor Satetv to: help or information can. 349-0309 or 825-TURN ( SO. Pits J v.\ —y m:UAlA>4\ % ”E\S •; wtVvs CFA^eg sie-eo cK3”:s « ' D cea^ ocxm v-'-a e ' p ..e dom mae a"j ’e-a e Ca 703 253-5393 e\enipgs'weexenos NEWFOUNDLAND PuPS - AnC champion cries. snots iwomed Vet checked Breeaer juarantee 703 347-9189 Bouvier Des Fiand'es puppies A K.C.. excellent pedigree Own both parents $350.-$500 703668-6497. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES - Champion Lines, Dam and puppies home raised. $300 Call 202547-8125 weekdays or 703-8225914 weekends. Rentals - Business y OFFICE FOR RENT in Town of Washington, including shower, small kitchen, and 2 large rooms $275 per month, including utilities. Call 703/675-3617,9a.m. to 5p.m. STORE FOR RENT, excellent location in Warrenton, suitable for store or offices, 26 Main St.. across from Peoples National Bank, 703/347-0709. UNIQUE OFFICE, RETAIL, Antiques or Crafts, space available in Leesburg at The Catoctin Emporium.. All Utilities included. 200 to 2000 square feet available now. Contact Joanie or Bob Trowbridge at 703-777-6175. ( 62. Rentals - Houses ) 5-ROOM HOUSE. Available immediately. $325 per month. Sperry1 ville. 703/937-5564. CENTRAL LEESBURG - Plaza Village, available now. Two bedroom townhouse, all appliances, including washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpet, gas heat, CAC. Full unfinished basement. $570 a month, plus utilities. Other units also available. Sorry, no pets. Please call Jane at 703-893-2214. LEESBURG - PLAZA VILLAGE. Available August 1, nearly new. 2bedroom, Vk bath townhouse. Wall to wall carpet, dishwasher, disposal, gas range, frost free refridgerator. Washer/dryer, gas heat, c.a.c. $525. month + utilities Sorry, no pets. Contact Jane 703-893-2214. MIDDLEBURG ESTATE GUEST House for single person. Grounds maintenance provided. Hunt area; scenic views. Only five miles from Middleburg. 703-687-6032. f 65. Rentals - Vacation Homes SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE - 2 bedroom, air-conditioned, waterfront mobile,home. Private dock, quiet cove. $200 weekly. Call 703-2975425 (iMt ft n mi# m _ 86. KSniSiS ■ Wanted to Rent WANTED TO RENT - small lovely country house for weekend retreat. Call collect 202/965-3168 evenings. f 67. Rati Estate - V Wanted J WANTED: 50 to 100 acres within 5 miles of Washington, Va. with at least one site suitable for building. Mountain view and land suitable for pond are necessary. Partially wooded property is acceptable. I am not a broker. Call 202/331 - 5073 or write P.O. Box 59-V, Washington, Va. 22747. 68. Rant Estate - Sale by Owner BETTER THAN NEW — Spacious, liveable floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 full, 2 half baths, finished basement with laundry, storage and family room. Leesburg. Assumable townhouse $87,500. Call for appointment: 703-771-9352 CHARTER MEMBERSHIP ir North Fork Shenandoah Resort, near Front Royal, Va. Inftudes campsites, Coast-To-Coast and all amenities Price greatly reduced from original price. Call 703-662-4484 (Winchester)after6pm CLARKE COUNTY - 20 acres near the Shenandoah River in Blue Ridge Hunt Country. Spectacular views of surrounding mountains. Call 703-837-1485after6pm v ***** J S'-A' A COWW! t'v ~>a'Vf>: No'" Vvv.r ‘-cvsi'o v'owa \v .'S' ''svr rv»; v« 'v'v5 a* *o\\Vt' M,w \v'v ,w '5: ss Acs. Pc twee' ‘ O': 9ova av Stasp. Av Mo\na\ t'v\. Sa: . P.»* ' .' i \,V" 4 Vo 636 .VP' SV4... -AW ‘VSV ■ Aange Aw \s v Wi’ t\vn c rtv)p.o<:\.'o .V .vos two houses :*o Pa-'s 'etvmg pond and s: t\v" Avses .ve 9 vears oM a 'd ” e\ce ent condition $'92 TOO Ca 7033'1-0026 AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING INSTITUTE Hands on training for auto, diesel technicians. Our representative will be in your area. Call for appointment 1-800-468-1094. CUSTOM BUSHHOGGING. Washington area Call 703/675-3271 after 6pm GORE'S ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Electrical Services Sales St Appliance Repairs 24 Hour Emergency Service State Licensed 703/987-8748 HEAVY DUTY BUSHHOGGING with industrial equipment. Light clearing with front end loader. Call ■ 703-825-0473 PHOTOGRAPHS Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are $7 for 5x7 and $10 for 8x10. 703/675-3349 PIANO TUNING: Work guaranteed 30 years full time Warren Emerson Dennis Call collect, Amissvtlle, Va. (703) 937-5857 ROOFING - GUTTERS - DOWN SPOUTINGS. Tinning and roofing of all kinds. Aluminum gutter; down spout. Roof repair. Bill Starks, 703/675-3630, 703/6753724. SANDING AND REFINISHING hardwood floors, reasonable rates. Call Roger at 703/635-2558. TV REPAIR, all makes and models. Factory authorized service center for RCA, Zenith, Magnavox, Philco and Sylvama. Jenkins' TV Servicb, 514 Culpeper Shopping Center, Culpeper 703/825-0665. T. G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION Building Contractor Remodeling, room additions, new homes, garages, decks, and bams. State Licensed. 703/987-8043 WASHINGTON VIDEO RENTALS 6 Months Membership $ 15 1 Year Membership $25 $2.00 Week Nights $3.00 Weekend Nights $ 1.00 Additional Days 12:00-7:00 Wednesday-Sunday Monday & Tuesday Free Days!! Main St., Basement of Baumgardner Bldg., Washington, Va. (703) 675-3454 Q 73. Services - Homs Improvements DOMINION GENERAL CONTRACTING. Remodelling, room additions, kitchens, bathrooms, rec rooms, garages, decks, patios plus handyman service. For estimates call 703/937-5482 after 5p.m. / n^Tributttik ^ TTuftkl Wp MWVVi likf e\0'PS<- <\> Vfrt'P1: fiaAr. v Va.vo ,Va ■ Mo-eVwse i\mc iVvare-s up H,if* a-v M 'Via'.' fti'Vr a'i,i c,v‘ o' W,\Vv ’p *,i !'p' assista-ve i' Vlonc -p'vvf a dead doc ‘v- >v OM.ip-i oSundav Jij\ dea1' R Mof+ef! Mi iW'i; A i Mo*etl WOULD YOU LIKE your groceries home delivered7 UPS will do this with the TREND card. Sign up now. TREND accepts manufacturers coupons. Use check or Visa/Mastercard for your groceries. Call 703/253-5214 ‘or additional information. BELLYGRAMS - The perfect surprise for home or office parties by professional Bellydancer. 703/8253974. ^ 1Q1. H^lp Wanted CARPENTER & CARPENTER HELPERS needed to build houses in Northern Virginia. 3 man crew with pickup, ladder rack, tool boxes, generator, air tools, 30 to 35 years old, at least 10 years experience, excellent pay, year round work. Call Paul .301/2997725 days, 703/533-1211 nights. CERTIFIED AIDES in home health and/or geriatrics needed for home health and private duty. Call 703/347-4774 CONSTRUCTION LABORERS, immediate openings, top pay - retirement fund - bonus. Please call between 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m. 703/450-6630 or 703/430-5992 SECRETARY/ BOOKKEEPER -H.S. Diploma, accounting and typing skills required, computer experience preferred. Piedmont Technical Education Center. Call 703/825-0476 for appointment. TEACHER, SMALL ENGINE: High School Diploma/ G.E.D. and minimum of 5 years experience required. Piedmont Technical Education Center, 703/825-0476. THE CHILD CARE and Learning Center is accepting applications for two part-time preschool teaching positions. Hours are 9:30-5:30 Monday through Friday until September. Call 703/675-3237 for more information WINE STEWARD/ BARTENDER. Part-time position available Friday - Sunday evenings. Duties include tending bar, stocking and keeping inventory for bar and wine cellar Experience and references required. Salary open. Call Debra 703/675-3800, The Inn at Little Washington. KITCHEN HELP/ HOUSEKEEPING. Weekends, part-time. Call after 3p.m. 703/547-3851. LPNS, RNS needed for private duty nursing service. Call 703/3474774. OFFICE MANAGER. Part-time position available. General office duties, salary open. Experience and references required. Call Debra 703/675-3800, The Inn at Little Washington. RAPPAWAN INC. is accepting applications for a loader operator with 5 years experience in house excavating and grading. Apply at the Office Rt.522 South Front Royal, Virginia EOE BARN HELP NEEDED. Full time duties include complete care of four field hunters and yard work Great working conditions and friendly atmosphere. Chance to ride. Must be sober, reliable and honest. 703/253-7403 after 4p.m. 69. Real Estate - For Sale CLARKE COUNTY JUST REDUCED — $159,950. Convenient to Route 7. Large 3-bedroom brick home on 5 beautiful acres. Perfect for the commuter. Better grab it now. Call for an appointment today. BUTLER REALTY CO. 1834 Valley Ave., Winchester, Va. Call: (703) 667-4850 Evenings: (703) 667-3288 MLS ioi. H«lp Wanted DRIVERS NEEDED Wednesdays Only Must have own vehicle. CALL 347-4222 After Wednesday ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY to president and vice president. Excellent typing, telephone and dictation equipment skills required. Five years experience required. Applicant must be experienced in supervision, able to set priorities and handle heavy work schedule under pressure. Must be able to make travel arrangements, maintain complex appointment calendar, set up conferences and maintain files. Total compensation package $21,000 - $27,000, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, paid vacation and sick leave, pension plan and profit sharing. EEO employer. Send resume and salary history to: SMITH-MIDLAND Corporation (formerly Smith Cattleguard Company) P.O. Box 300 Midland, Virginia 22728 SECRETARY/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full time position in The Plains area. Candidate must have excellent typing (minimum 75 wpm), light bookkeeping and at least 5 years secretarial administrative experience. This is a challenging position which requires job flexibility. Call Maurisa 703/347-7144 From 9a.m. to 12 noon or 2 to 5p.m. EDITOR Ct)t ;fauqrner Democrat, a 14,000 copy per week NEWSpaper in Warrenton, Virginia, is looking for a professional EDITOR to handle the news of Fauquier County and manage its busy newsroom. We are seeking a top-notch person who knows community journalism, has graphic design talent, and is willing to work hard on one of Virginia’s finest weeklies. If you want a position that offers opportunity as well as challenge, please send resume and writing sample to: John T. Toler, Gen. Mgr. Jfauquter democrat P.O.Box 631 Warrenton, VA 22186 Photojournalist Top-notch 14,000-circulation weekly newspaper seeks experienced news photograher of similar calibre. We produce an average of 70 pages under tight deadlines each week. Successful applicant will shoot most important assignments and run a busy darkroom. The hours are long; the work is difficult, and you won’t get rich. We offer good benefits, pleasant working conditions and the chance to be part of an outstanding news team. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume and work samples to: The Editor, The Fauquier Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186. • Design • Sheet & Web Press Potomac Press is accepting applications for persons interested in the printing business (with or without experience). If you would like to have an application on file should an opportunity arise — stop by today and pick up an application. Complete it here or complete it at home and mail it back to: • Lay-out • Typesetting • Stripping • Camera Printing Dept. Potomac Press 9 E. Market Street Leesburg, VA 22075

Classified Advertising Your Action Number 675-3338 Stripper with camera experience for quality printing establishment ! potomcic ; p re// - Leesburg Metro 478-1910 703-777-1115 CONTROLLER for growing 50 employee engineering firm First priority is final implementation of computer system. Other responsibilies include personnel and office administration. Experience in maintaining financial policies, procedures and control as well as effective job delegation is required. Realistic compensation and benefits for career individual. E.O.E. SOIL Consultants, Inc., 13944 G ■= Willard Rd., Chantilly, Va. 22021. 703/631-3555. L* DRIVERS — Tandem dump truck experience, good company bene: fits. Bring current driving record •; to: J.B. Shotwell & Son, Inc., 1106 :> Sterling Rd., Sterling, Va. 703-450g 2340 j* - ... ' : r : OFFICE CLERK :: Duties to include filing, copying, proofing and administra■; five duties. Day and evening •: hours. Barber & Ross Co. j: 110 Catoctin Circle • ; Leesburg, Va. 22075 Metro 478-1970 or 703-777-4200 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR pie Child Care and Learning Center of Washington, Virginia is seeking an executive director for its new facility, in this beautiful rural county in the Blue Ridge Area. Experience in early childhood development and administration necessary. Call 703/675-3237 Monday through Friday for information. EXPERIENCED SECRETARY needed Middleburg area. Will pay additional for P and C insurance background. Please reply to Box ZZ, c/o The Fauquier Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Virginia 22186. EXPERIENCED COOK/ COUPLE. Live-in, full time, for active elderly lady, farm Marshall area. Must drive. References required. Excellent salary. 703/592-3609. HELP WANTED: Customer service and data center manager. Skills required - minimum high school education, some college preferred, typing 50 words per minute required. Computer experience desired. Pleasant disposition, organizational skills and ability to deal with the public a must. Competitive salary and benefits. Contact Sheri Woodard at 703/9878521. HOUSECLEANER NEEDED in Woodville area, one day per week, flexible, good pay for good work. References, own transportation required. Reply to: P.O.Box 59-C, Washington, Va. 22747. Immediate Career Opportunities Available For plumbing foremen, plumbing mechanics, and advanced helpers. Excellent benefit package and top pay. Please call collect if necessary 301/670-2719. Masters Inc. E.E.O . M/F RAPPAWAN is accepting applications for BACKHOE OPERATOR to install septic systems. Must have at least 5 years experience. Apply at the office Rt.522 south. Front Royal, E.O.E. TRUCK DRIVERS - Tandem dump truck experience, good company benefits. Bring current driving record to: J.B. Shotwell & Son, Inc., 1106 Sterling Rd., Sterling, Va. 703-450-2340 BILLING/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Duties to include coding and pricing of invoices, researching billing problems and other administrative duties. „ Must be efficent with calculator. Experience preferred but will train a capable individual. Advancement opportunities available for aggressive individuals. Barber & Ross Company HOCatoctin Circle Leesburg, Virginia 22075 Metro 478-1970 & 703-777-4200 BOOKKEEPER Duties to include general bookeeping, administrative and secretarial assignments, must be good with numbers. Experience preferred but will train a capable individual. Barber & Ross 110 Catoctin Circle Leesburg, Virginia 22075 703-777-4200 or Metro 478-1970 COMPUTER OPERATOR Evening hours 3-11:30pm. Full time permanent position with full company benefits. Duties to include: billing, order entry, miscellaneous printing and back-ups. Barber & Ross Company HOCatoctin Circle Leesburg, Virginia 22075 Metro 478-1970 & 703-777-4200 COLLECTOR United Virginia Bank is seeking a candidate with minimum 1 year finance related collection experience to join our credit adjustment team. Qualified candidates should have kftipwledge of collections and repossession legal procedures. Excellent communication skills are required. We offer excellent benefits & salary commensurate with experience. Position is located in our Vienna Office. For appointment or additional information. Call B. J. Struder 703/838-3055 UNITED VIRGINIA BANK E.O.E. Stripper with camera experience for quality printing establishment Leesburg Metro 478-1910 703-777-1115 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 offered 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 is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards. we ask that you inform us. Reward Offered For information on the owner/ operator of 79-81 white Ford Mustang involved in hit and run collision while leaving Dodson driveway at intersection of Rts. 729&642 (Forest Grove) at 10:45a.m. Monday, 'July 14. Information will be held district confidence. Call 703/987-8143, leave message. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) A Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Washington, Virginia (2) Amendments of Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Washington, Virginia Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 15.1-431 of the Code of Virginia, that the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia will conduct two public hearings on Wednesday, July 30, 1986 beginning at 8:00 p.m., in the Courthouse at Washington, Virginia, to consider the following: (1) Adoption of a Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Washington, Virginia (z) Amendments to tne Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Washington, Virginia to establish various separate zoning classifications of land within the Town, and to regulate uses of land within the Town, as well as other amendments to the same zoning ordinance. The public hearing on the proposed Plan will be heard first, and the public hearing on the Zoning Ordinance amendments will begin immediately following. The proposed Comprehensive Plan and the Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Cogrt of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All citizens are invited to attend and present their views. After consideration of the information presented at the public hearings, the Town Council intends to consider the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. This notice is being published in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia for two successive weeks as required by the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Council of The Town of Washington D. F. Moreehouse, Mayor FOR SALE: 1977 Ford Explorer Excellent condition. New paint job, new tires and AM/FM stereo. $2,700 or make offer. Call 703/987-8740 after 5:30p.m FRUEFIAUF 35 ton low boy, fixed neck, good tires and brakes, excellent condition, $7,500/ best offer. 40' flat bed trailer, good condition, $1,400/ best offer. 68 Ford road tractor, cab over, rebuilt Cummins, 10 speed, good condition, new paint, $2,950/ best offer. 703/672-5625 or 703/672-5799 IH 1600 with 22' rollback, V-8. 5 -2 speed, good condition, $5,800/ best otter, 1976 Ford F350 with ladder/' bucket, Onan generator, $3,450/ best otter." 1976 Suburban 4X4, V-8, 3 speed, $1,250. 1971 Dodge 1 ton flatbed 4X4, good tires, V-8, 4 speed, $1,250. 703/672-5625 or 703/672-5799. 1980 DODGE ASPEN - 10,000 original miles, garage kept, like new. 703/253-7403. 1983 FORD RANGER, 4x4, 50,000 miles, excellent condition, no air. $4995. Call daytime 703/347-4199, after 6p.m. 347-7532. 1980 F-150 PICKUP with camper, good condition. $3,000. Call 703/675-3652, evenings. 1970 LTD FORD CAR, maroon/ black vinyl top, 2 doors, automatic $500. Call 703/987-8052. 1969 MACK with 17' steel dump body, $8,950/ best offer. 1972 Ford F600 double cab dump truck, $2,850/ best offer. Call 703/672-5625 or 703/672-5799. 1974 HONDA CB 450 — looks and runs great, with new and extra parts. $550 or best offer. Call 702F 364-1346 or 703-955-1448. CULPEPER MOTOR CORP. PONTIAC-GMC4 oa$$ ik Your In-Town Full Service Dealer 401 James Madison Hwy., Culpeper, Va. 22701 703/825-8381 1979 FAIRMONT WAGON, 6 cylinder, air conditioning, automatic transmission, runs good 1984 S- 10 CHEVY DURANGO PICKUP, tUt wheel, AM/FM cassette, air conditioning, bed liner, sliding glass rear, rally wheels, more... 1980 SUNBIRD, AM/FM cassette, 4 speed, nice shape. 1976 MUSTANG II FASTBACK, automatic transmission, AM/FM stereo, clean car. 1981 VW PICKUP, clean, real economy! AM/FM cassette, radials. Several vehicles available for wholesale buyers. Call Dave Carter or John Goldsborough between 8a.mSp.rn. weekdays. Dealer *412 NISSAN Nissan Standard Regular Bed $6,299™ PLUS FREIGHT New 1986 Nissan Maxima GL Sedan with Sunroof Several to choose from. $18,19(1 Stock #7722 1986 Nissan 300 ZX Turbo 2-Seater Demo with testier interior. New From Nissan, For Work And Play From serious work to sporty fun, Nissan has what you need. They’re all dependable and they all look hot! See us today for the full line of fun-to-drive Nissan cars and trucks. THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL DEALER MARKUP ADDED TO THESE PRICES. SKYLINE NISSAN ™_ Orange, Virginia 1-800-533-7604 ^-.mid-zummer Clearance CARS 1985 Escort 4 dr.$8,495 1984 Tempo 4 dr. (white).$5,495 1984 Thunderbird.$8,795 1984 Tempo 4 dr. (red).$6,695 1984 Escort 2 dr., 4 spd.$3,295 1983 Renault Alliance.$3,695 1983 Escort 4 dr., AT, AC.$4,995 1983 Chevy Citation.$4,495 1982 Mustang.$4,395 1982 Escort 2 dr.$3,995 1982 Plymouth Champ 4 dr. ..$2,295 1982 Chevy Cavalier.$4,495 1982 Escort Wagon..$3,295 1982 Toyota Wagon.$5,395 1981 Pontiac Bonneville 2 dr..$5,775 TRUCKS 1985 Bronco Wagon.$12,000 1984 Ranger.$6,895 1984 Dodge D100......$8,495 1984 Dodge D250..$7,695 1982 Dodge Rampage.$3,795 1981 Ford F100.$5,295 1980 Ford Courier.$2,495 1979 Bronco Wagon.$5,995 1978 Dodge Ram Charger.$4,395 1981 Ford.$5,595 NO TRADE SPECIALS i sou uranaaa h ar.92,909 1980 Thunderbird.$3,465 1980 Pontiac Phoenix 4 dr.$2,300 1980 AMC Spirit 2 dr.$ 875 1980 Renault Le Car.$1,550 1979 Fairmont Wagon.$ 675 1979 Crown Victoria.$2,700 1979 Dodge Aspen Wagon.$1,250 1979 Country Squire Wagon ..$1,995 1978 Chevy Impala Wagon ....$1,700 iy/o Liu urown victoria.$1,325 1978 Granada 4 dr.$1,050 1977 Olds Cutlass 2 dr.$1,950 1976 Ford 4 dr.$ 725 1975 Granada 4 dr.$ 775 1974 Olds 98 4 dr....$ 885 1974 Ford 4 dr.$ 665 1973 Lincoln Mark III.$ 985 1973 Pinto Wagon.$ 410 NO TRADE TRUCKS 1979 Ford F150. $2,200 1979 Jeep Wagoneer.$2,550 1978 Courier.$2,200 1978 Jeep Wagoneer.$1,450 1977 Chevy 4x4.$2,995 1976 F250 Super Cab.$2,650 1976 Chevy Van.$1,200 1976 F100 Pick up.$1,995 1976 Datsun Pick up.$ 400 1976 Jeep CJ7.$2,650 LURAY MOTOR CO. 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Mom rocks with 6The Dead,’ comes back alive, enlightened By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock News Staff Writer “Hot” has new meaning. “Hot" is what you get when you’re packed onto the field in D.C.’s RFK Stadium with 60,000 scantily clad, sweaty bodies — most of them young, most of them bouncing, twitching and writhing — with the sun high, the air still, the humidity at 90 percent and the thermometer at 97 degrees. That is hot. How did I get there? The story begins some weeks previous. “Mom, Mom! The Dead are coming to D.C. for a concert with Dylan!" announced my son, the James Madison University senior. For the uninitiated, the Dead are the Grateful Dead, phenomenon of the 1960s that has endured to the present. As a teenager, my husband listened to the band’s 30-minute drum solos at free concerts in San Francisco’s parks; my son discovered their endurance rock as a JMU freshman and has traveled up and down the East Coast since at every chance to hear his idols. What makes a reasonably sensible, well-adjusted young man spend the night in the parking lots of Richmond, the Hampton Coliseum and Maryland’s Meriweather Post Pavilion to catch back-to-back performances? I couldn’t find the answer in the bootleg tapes he slips on the cassette player whenever my vigilance flags. “This is a long and bonng song. It just keeps going on...and on...and on,” I’ve chanted, much to his irritation, during the seemingly interminable instrumental riffs. Now, as a mother, I’ve struggled to understand the things that are really important to my three sons. Their buddies have joined us on family vacations at the beach and their girlfriends have joined us at the dinner table. We’ve had the soccer team camp out in the yard overnight. I’ve learned to love the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Redskins, the New England Patriots, the Georgetown Hoy as and the L.A. Lakers. I read Hunter S. Thompson, Rolling Stone magazine and The Sporting News. If I couldn’t find the answer to why my son became a “Dead Head” by listening to concert tapes, then I was ready for more heroic measures. So when he offered to treat me to a ticket, I accepted. Besides, Bob Dylan was a voice for my generation, but a voice I’d heard only on records. During the great concert era, I wras busy with other things. While my peers were trailing rock stars from Woodstock to Altamont, I was trailing toddlers from the swing set to the sandbox. This would be my chance to discover what I’d missed two decades ago. For my husband, it would be a jaunt down memory lane, and when we mentioned our plans to friends, we found others who wanted to take that same trip. When we counted the “I-want-to-go-toos,” we needed a dozen tickets. But this adventure almost ended before it began. The JMU senior and his brother, the VCU sophomore, announced they were going to spend the night at a ticket outlet parking lot. “That’s silly,” admonished the wise mother. “They’ve got 60,000 tickets for this thing.” I reminded him that the lawyer in our troupe of memory lane trippers had an automatic redial telephone. “Just ask him to phone in our order. We can charge the tickets. That will be much simpler.” The JMU senior was mighty dubious. “Listen to us," his father and I insisted. “We know what we’re talking about. Bruce Springstein and Michael Jackson might sell out in a few hours — not Dylan and the Dead. They’re yesterday's stars.” But oh, the times they have been a changing while we weren’t looking. The telephone was dialed; all lines were busy. When the call finally went through 15 minutes later, every ticket was gone. "My summer is ruined,” moaned the JMU senior. “This was the ONLY thing I wanted to do." Like any good mother faced with a heartbroken child sunk in deep depression, I got busy. I called a friend whose son is a Dead Head at U.Va. Undeterred by parental counsel, he had camped out in the parking lot and had extra tickets. (Dead Heads always buy to the ceiling that the outlet and their wallets will allow. THEY know there are millions of others like them out there.) He wanted $45 — more than double the original price — and it was a reserved seat with restricted view rather than the coveted field admission. But if it would save the summer for the JMU senior, it was worth it. However, at that price the rest of the family and our friends would stay home. “Mom, Mom! They’ve scheduled another concert on Monday!” came the second excited announcement. This time, we didn’t argue when he insisted on spending the night at the ticket outlet; this time, we got our dozen tickets. In two cars, ^ve joined the caravan down Constitution Avenue on July 7. edging in between battered vans and VWs plastered with Dead stickers. Blocks from the stadium, the party started. Groups of Dead Heads gathered with coolers under the shade trees that ring a neighborhood high school. The sidewalks blossomed with tie-dye, the signature of Grateful Dead fans. Vendors hawked commemorative T-shirts: “Give me liberty or give me Dead!” We were ready. We had three thermoses filled with ice and water, one a monster that held 10 gallons. We had sunscreens, hats, sunglasses and bandannas to soak in cold water for relief from the heat. And we had an old Indian print spread, a relic of the 1960s, to throw on the ground for seating. We might as well have left it at home. The JMU senior, when he’d used his $45 ticket the day before, had reconnoitered the area. He led us to a spot directly in front of the sound board (from which the volume and tone of the music on stage is regulated). It was one and a half hours before Bob Dylan would step up to the microphone. We stretched out the spread, setting bags and thermoses at strategic comers and edges. “This is OK!” I thought as we settled in and filled cups with ice water to hold back the heat. “A little warm, but OK.” A half hour later, we’d tucked half the spread under as the crowd began to squeeze onto its edges. In another half hour, we’d halved the spread again but still marked the boundary of our turf with the coolers and bags. Thirty minutes to curtain and we’d pulled our supplies into a pile. The social worker and I, the only two members of our group brave — or foolish — enough to remain on the ground, were scrinched onto a tiny square of Indian print spread, looking out into a sea of tanned legs and tennis shoes. Even a whisper of a breeze was blocked by the press of bodies while nary a whisp of a cloud blocked the sun. But we were coping. One Thermos had been designated as a bandanna dip. We gulped ice water. Self-appointed relief crews, smiling youngsters armed with spray bottles filled with cool water, stopped regularly at our little knot of humanity, trading blasts of wet spray for a hand full of dripping ice. Several in our party joined the lines at the edges of the field waiting for a bigger blast from the water hoses manned by stadium workers. Ten,year-old Grace, the youngest in our troupe, was ensconced above the masses on the top of the giant Thermos, her shoulders draped with an ice water soaked towel. Showtime. The crowd roared. Dylan walked to the microphone. This wasn’t the skinny, pasty white Bob Dylan in blue jeans whose acoustical guitar helped inspire pro i l ! ! NUGGETS OF TRUTH ‘ By REV. ROBERT DUNPHY j PASTOR 1 i S Family Worship Center { Washington, Va. ! GREETINGS, IN THE \ NAME OF JESUS i ; I know many of you pray to God j for things and many beg God for heal- 5 ing or beg Him to save your children! or your mate. Some even pray the so! called Lords Prayer, but pray it in a rit- i ual type, prayer. They just recite it.; The Lords Prayer is actually the 17th! Chapter of the Gospel of John; where | Jesus is praying for us, His disciples, i A disciple is someone that studys af- j ter and follows Him. But the prayer \ that most people call the Lords Prayer j is in Matthew, chapter 6. Listen now; to Jesus teaching on prayer. Verse 5.' "And when thou prayest, thou shalt! not be as the hyprocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the streets, that they may be seen of me. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward." (read verses 6 thru 8). Verse 9 Jesus said, "After this manner therefore pray ye." Verses 10 thru 13: Now he said after this manner. uo you Know me iuii meaning 01 what you are praying, or is it just a habit or ritual with you? If it is, you are waisting your time. Get to know the person you are talking to, through His word. Read the 17th chapter of John. Study the life of Jesus. It will change your life. You should start your prayer with praise, honor and thanksgiving. Tell Him how great He is. Praise Him for the blood He spilled for you. We will be talking about prayer for a few more weeks. In August I will start a weekly teaching on The Lord’s Prayer in our church. Watch for it in the church section of the newspaper. We love you and want to help you in any way we can. Your tax deductible donations will help us put this weekly article in other newspapers in this area. Robert Dunphy Ministries, Inc., RL1, Box 266 Sperryville, Va 22740 (phone 987-8505) tests and marches against the masters of war. This was Bob Dylan, wirey, muscular and tanned, in black leather pants and bright red top tied with tiny spaghetti straps over the shoulders. This was the Bob Dylan of the electric guitar who inspired dance steps. Joined by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, he set the crowd rocking. We turned into teenagers, singing, dancing, cheering and clapping to old favorites — Just like a WonJan, Baby Blue, Knockin' on Heaven's Door and Blounn’ in the Wind. Eyes squeezed shut to hold back ' tears as the goosebumps popped up on the arms of sentimental old timers. Forgotten were the heat and the strangers bumping on all sides. I hadn’t missed Woodstock after all. Two and a half hours later, Dylan and Petty took their final bows. Only then did we notice sore feet, aching legs and dripping sweat. We felt like we’d just marched across the Sahara. But we were still grinning. Lieaa time was last approaching. Hordes of reserved seaters pushed onto the field, and our supply pile became more vertical than horizontal as the territory we had claimed shrank. Down by the sound board our popularity grew as those around us noticed we still had precious water and even more precious ice. The sun was going down but the temperature on the field hung steady, the mercury buoyed by the heat from 60,000 sweaty bodies. Showtime again and this time, the roar shook the stadium, evidence that the crowd was more Dead than Dylan. Grace gave up the spot on the big thermos so that the JMU senior could better see his heroes. They didn’t look like rock ‘n’ roll stars. Singer and rhythm guitarist Bobby “Ace” Weir wore cut-offs, tennis shoes and short hair. Venerable Jerry Garcia wore a hundred extra pounds. There was no glitter, no glitz, no spangles, no high tech special effects. But they owned the crowd. Thousands of feet started jumping as thousands of voices shouted the lyrics along with the band. Dylan joined the Dead for a couple of numbers but he was overshadowed by Jerry Garcia’s dazzling guitar. They boogied for an hour, alternating fast numbers with gentle love songs that sent sweaty sweethearts into clinches. Then came the part I remembered from the bootleg tapes — Space, the never ending drum solo. “If all the reserved seaters are down on the field, we ought to be able to get great seats in the stands,” reasoned my husband, another non-fan of the long and boring song. With him as blocker, we squeezed our way through the fanat PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES j* 32 years experience in helping homeowners® with their problems! | STANDARD SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT CO. 501 E. Main St., Front Royal, Va. "703-635-45471 Eileen M. Day, REALTORS 18 overgrown acres fronting on Rt. 211.2 miles west of Amissville. Nice building site. $28,800 29 wooded acres frontage on state road, bold stream, beautiful location. Close to National Park. $27,550 25 wooded acres 3 + cleared for home site, near Park. $1400 p.a. Mitzie Young Kevin Day Lisa Day 937-5196 675-3736 636-3878 Ready To Move In... 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Dancers leaped into the air, taking it on faith that they would find space for a landing, and each time, like the Red Sea before Moses, the crowd parted. Spotlights moved across the field, and in the pool of light, arms lifted to the sky. It seemed as if everybody but us knew every word to every song. From our high vantage, we spotted thousands of balding and gray haired oldsters, vintage Dead Heads, some of them doctors, lawyers, bankers and leaders of government in the real world. Ana men n enaea. uespite tnousands of lighters held into the air, despite thousands of hands clapping and feet stomping, despite thousands of voices begging for more. For those of you out there who can’t sleep for worry when your children are at a rock and roll concert, I have good news. There was no cloud of marijuana smoke hanging over RFK Stadium. The Washington Post’s reviewer pointed to the smiles on young faces and the shouted accompaniment to Dylan’s “everybody must get stoned” as evidence of widespread drug use. Certainly, there were a few joints and a few pipes passed around. But most kids were singing and grinning just because they were having a good time. And most were drinking ice water, not beer or liquor. Even as a mob, these kids were . good kids. “Excuse me’s” and “pardon me’s” provided a background to the music. One fire cracker was tossed and sparked a resounding chorus of “boo.” There wasn’t a second. As the thousands headed for the exits, there was an astonishing absence of pushing and shoving. Now 1 understand why the JMU senior spends the night in parking lots. Would I go again? You betcha! We just bought tickets for Bob Seeger and his Silver Bullet Band, for Joan Armentrading and for the Eurythmics. I came back alive from the Dead, and I’ve learned you’re never too old to rock ‘n’ roll. 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