Rappahannock News, February 18, 1988

38th Year, No. 7 USPS 455580 12 pages The County Family Newspaper Founded 1877 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18,1988 Old Rag Bulletins • Sign-up has begun for the ' 1988 Acreage Reserve Programs, ; the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service announced. County farmers are eligible for support payments if they agree to . hold acreage in reserve rather than plant crops which have produced surpluses in the past. For additional information about the program, contact the ASCS office in Washington. Interested farmers must apply by March 11. Inside Panthers near berth in district playoffs p. 3 Wakefield senior awarded Classics scholarship p. 3 Rappahannock's legislators report p. 5 g Celebrate Washington's birthday with cherries p. 8 Government at a glance • Architectural Review Board: Thursday, Feb. 18,8 p.m., Courthouse. Regular monthly meeting; • Washington Planning * j Commission: Tuesday, Feb. 23,8 p.m., Courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. Weekend weather According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will remain seasonal through the weekend, with daytime , temperatures in the low to mid-40s. There's a chance of rain Friday and Saturday, followed by sunny skies and stiff breezes on Sunday. Rezoning approved, utilities blasted at hearings on ordinance amendments by LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer C. E. (Skippy) Giles Jr. watched as his rezoning request sailed smoothly through the town’s Planning Commission and Council, but the town’s electric and telephone utilities found rough seas in Mr. Giles’ wake. With no opposition, little public comment and a short discussion, first the town’s Planning Commission and then the Town Council voted unanimously to grant Mr. Giles’ request for rezoning his business property from village residential to village mixed use. “Service in this town is unbelievable: it stinks with capital letters.” — Fran Eldred Although his request was specifically for the lot occupied by the Washington Cash Store, on the comer of Main Street and Blue Ridge Avenue, the Council also rezoned the three lots between the Cash Store and the Washington House of Reproductions to mixed use as well. That rezoning was necessary to fulfill a legal prohibition against “spot zoning,” the zoning of a specific piece of property for the benefit of an individual. Although about three dozen people attended the Council meeting, only a handful spoke on Mr. Giles’s proposal. All urged approval of the request. Camille Harris called Mr. Giles’ proposal for office space on the first floor and three apartments upstairs “sensitive to the needs of the community. I have stated publicly that the town’s zoning ordinances and comprehensive plan do not give enough outlets for modest business growth. I support Skippy’s plans and I support the rezoning.” Eil06n Day said she also supported the request, and asked how many possible building sites are on the two unimproved parcels between Dean Morehouse’s property and the Cash Store. “We’re willing to work with you, but underground installations are going to be more expensive.” — Harry Saufley Potomac-Edison Mayor Morehouse replied that it depends on the use, whether the properties perc and what setbacks are required. Ms. Day expressed her concern about possible septic problems throughout the town, and suggested that the vacant lots be perc tested before the owner, Bruce Corneal, presents the town with a building plan. Otherwise, she said, the town could be forced to approve development which would not be in the public’s best interests. “I agree,” Mr. Morehouse replied, “but it’s incumbent upon the owner to prove the property meets the health department’s standards —and the requirements of the town’s ordinances.” Grace Sims called Mr. Giles’ request “reasonable, especially with the Washington House of Reproductions on one end (of the block) and the Cash Store on the other." Before the rezoning, the mixed use area ended with the Washington House parcel. “As a neighbor,” said Charlie Eldred, owner of the Washington House, “I feel that the proposal is in the public good. There’s very little space allowed for future commercial development — this would allow some. It’s only common sense to put expansion there, there are already commercial operations in the neighborhood.” Also, Mr. Eldred added, “Most people feel that commercial is the future of those vacant lots — that would “This is a historic town. I doubt we want it lit up like Tyson’s Corner.” — Charlie Eldred not be a surprise to anyone.” Roseanne Sharp pointed out that “it only makes sense to zone mixed use, it’s not been used as a residence in the past.” Mr. Giles said only of his request, “I was going to say something but they summed up what I had to say.” Frank Reynolds, the town’s legal counsel, reminded the Council members that they must consider the «»rea as a whole, and not just the request of an individual property-owner. “The rezoning must be done for the public good . . . (however) if the owner benefits incidentally, that’s okay.” He noted that “most uses of the vacant lots would have to meet (the ordinances’) requirements of parking, septic, water and other permits.” A special use permit, which might be needed for certain uses, would also require the applicant to prove the adequacy of those services. Following those public comments, the Planning Commission closed its public hearing and unanimously recommended the rezoning. Council member Evelyn Willis told Mr. Giles that she. shared Ms. Day’s concern over the septic situation, particularly in the north end of town. Mr. Giles replied that Health Department sanitarian Jack Lockhart had assured him that the property’s septic system would be adequate for his proposed use. The sanitarian is responsible for that, Mr. Reynolds confirmed. When Mr. Giles applies for a special use permit for the apartments, he will have to present proof of the septic system’s adequacy. “We would like some of the benefits which you provide to your other customers.” —Mayor Dean Morehouse Nan Thomasson said that “I thought in 1986 that the area should have been mixed use. I'm ready to propose a motion to rezone . . . the nice thing about mixed use is the checks and balances, the special use permit requirements. There’s lots of protection, and that makes me comfortable with mixed use.” Mayor Morehouse said that, because he owns property on the block, he intended to abstain on the vote. With no further discussion, the Council approved the rezoning of the four lots, an amendment to the town’s comprehensive plan to reflect the rezoning and a change in the town zoning map to show the change. Mrs. Thomasson, Mrs. Willis, Peter Skowronski and Brad Fisher voted in favor; Mr. Morehouse abstained. Utility hearing draws heat The Council and Planning Commission also held a second public hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow the placement of public utilities underground “by right” — that is, without a permit. See REZONING, p. 12 ---1“It would not be feasible to' put existing lines underground. Any costs to the company would be passed on to its customers.” — Roseann Wells Centel School Board honors Rappahannock’s high school physics students, teacher Rappahannock County has always been on the map for beauty. But now it’s on the map for science as well, due entirely to a dedicated teacher and dedicated students,” said Superintendent David Gangel as he presented a plaque from the School Board to representatives of the Rappahannock County High School physics class last week. “This was not just a science experiment. You were really on the cutting edge of technology.” “We’re especially proud of the work you did on your own time,” sajd Chairman Beverly Massie. . “They know what to do. They’re self-directed!” high school Principal John Toth added. What was it that brought such praise for teacher Brion Patterson and 11 RCHS students? Merely the duplication of work which won the • 1987 Nobel Prize for Physics. -? The project, suggested by RCHS graduate Richard Tribino, began .over the Christmas holidays when Hhe students gathered at the high ■school to grind, mix, and heat copper, barium, and yttrium in a pains.taking process that went on for 14 'hours. Later the powder was-taken to -George Mason University (where •Tribino is a science major) to be ^pressed into pellets, then back to the !RCHS kiln for another round of heating at 1,650 degrees. Finally, the pellets were carefully and slowly cooled to minus 320 degrees. > The long hours of monitoring -temperature gauges on the cranky Shop class kiln paid off when three of the four disks levitated a tiny magnet in liquid oxygen, proof that the RCHS students had made actual sujperconductors. k Not only the Rappahannock News but also the Richmond Times Dispatch reported the feat, accomplished to date by only two other 'nigh schools in the United States. Since the publicity on the experiment, Sean Wayland, one of the -RCHS scientists, has been asked “at 'least 50 times” to explain what su Rappahannock News photo/D&phne Hutchinson THE SUPERCONDUTOR EXPERIMENTERS: from left, Daniel Kremers, Jay Burke, Sean Wayland, Angie Armentrout, Dana Cloud, Mamie Turman and Heather Kilpatrick. In front of the students is a molecular model of a superconductor, constructed of gumballs, raisins, marshmellows and toothpicks. perconductivity is. Going through his spiel again at last week’s School Board meeting, he noted that a transition occurs in many metals when they are cooled to absolute zero — minus 460 degrees Fahrenheit — whereby they lose all electrical resistance and gain the ability to conduct an electric current with no energy loss. This phenomenom w’as discovered in 1911 but had no practical application because of the difficulty and expense in bringing metals to such a low temperature. The two Ncbel Prizes given for work with superconductors involved raising that temperature, Sean told the School Board. And still superconductors aren’t very practical, said Heather Kilpatrick. In the continuing search for technological break-through, the scientific community is now experimenting with a spray that solidifies, into a superconductor, she said. Researchers are also trying to make superconductors, which are not metal but a “ceramic, crystalline sort of form,” into wire that can replace copper wire for conducting electricity, Heather said, adding that this could save billions of dollars since copper wire loses seven percent of the energy it carries. Experimenters are also investigating the possibility of using superconductor coils to generate electricity, replacing electro-magnets with superconductors, and making superconductors into computer chips, she said. Advances are coming quickly: just in the last couple of weeks, it’s been reported that the temperature for turning metals into superconductors has been raised to minus 27 deSee AWARD, p. 12 Engineer leaves hearing with few complaints Once a year, the Highway Department gives people a chance to publicly air complaints about the state of the county’s roads. But judging from the turnout for Monday’s public hearing on Rappahannock’s six-year plan for secondary road improvements, folks here are pretty well satisfied. “We’re here to see what people want, or don’t want,” announced resident engineer Bob Moore. And if the Highway Department can’t really say that money is no object, at least it’s not the object it has been in past years. “Our funding projections are up considerably,” the result of Gov. Gerald Baliles’s “program to accelerate road building,” Mr. Moore said, referring to the gas tax increase proposed by the governor and enacted by the General Assembly last year. The county will receive $640,000 to $660,000 annually for a total of $3,764,735 over the next six years. “That seems like a lot of money, but (road construction and maintenance) is a fairly costly business,” Mr. Moore noted. By districts, residents and the supervisors, who earlier inspected the roads with the highway engineer, proposed additions to the sixyear plan. Jackson District Supervisor Ellis Bingham asked for the removal of banks which obstruct vision around a curve on Route 642. Hampton District “Absolute overkill!” is how Robin Purnell described railing put up along old Route 211 on the outskirts of the town of Washington. “It’s not in keeping with the town (which is an historic district and relies heavily on tourist trade) ... It makes my driveway look like an exit ramp,” she said, adding that workers left trash and construction debris at the site. Mrs. Purnell asked why no notice of the work was given. “I knew nothing about this. They just showed up one day.” “Another good example of absolute overkill,” said Doris Donald, borrowing the phrase for the ground clearing and removal of trees for the paving of Route 622 up Aaron Mountain. “It’s the biggest mess you’ve ever seen.” And now residents are being told that the road won’t be widened and hard-surfaced after all because of problems in securing the rest of the right-of-way, she complained. Mr. Moore acknowledged that the Highway Department has run into problems getting donated rightof-way from one or two property owners along the road. “But it’s still scheduled to be done.” Donna Fisher reported that water pooling on the road has eaten out a hole in the pavement on Route 626 at Estes’ hill. “It’s an axle buster — wet or dry!” Another large puddle at the blind comer approaching Route 668 on the same road also presents a safety hazard, she told the Highway Department representatives. In addition, reflectors are missing from the bridge on Route 626 and trees overhanging the road at the bridge block the view of approaching traffic, she said. “Some of our regular maintenance work should be able to take care of all that,” Mr. Moore responded. Lois Peterson asked that Route 621 between Route 647 and the last lot of Peyton Farms Estates be paved. There have been several accidents there, and despite regular applications of gravel, the Highway Department can’t maintain the road properly due to its heavy use, she said. Sid Mank made the same request, adding that motorists traveling at higher rates of speed on paved stretches of Route 621 present a - safety hazard when they hit the potholed gravel section. Roseanne Sharp asked that Route 624 in Harris Hollow be paved over a steep section which now reSee ROADS, p. 12

News of Record County emergency log' Fire and rescue The following calls were routed through the dispatch center in the past week: Feb. 9: 1:44 a.m., sick call, Rt. 626 and Rt. 522 intersection. Castleton Fire Department and Sperryville Rescue Squad; 7:34 p.m., structural fire, Rt. 729, Amissville Fire Department and Castleton Fire Department. Feb. 11: 6:05 p.m., seizures, Rt. 622, Washington Fire Department. Feb. 12: 5:54 p.m., dumpster fire, Rt. 642. Amissville Fire Department; 9:27 p.m., convulsions, Rt. 643. Amissville Fire Department. Feb. 13: 3:55 p.m., convulsions, Rt. 626. Amissville Fire Department; 10:16 p.m., chimney fire, Rt. 618, Amissville Fire Department and Castleton Fire Department. Feb. 14: 2:22 a.m., sick call, Rt. 522, Sperryville Rescue Squad; 11:09 a.m.. dumpster fire, Rt. 626, Scrabble, Castleton Fire Department and Sperryville Fire Department; 11:26 a.m., auto accident, Rt. 640 and Rt. 229, Amissville Fire De partment; 11:26 p.m., structural fire, Semonile Road, Chester Gap Fire Department and Flint Hill Fire Department. Feb. 16: 1:13 a.m., structural fire, Rt. 211, Amissville Fire Department, Flint Hill Fire Department and Washington Fire Department. Sheriff Feb. 9: Sisturbance, Rt. 211, Amissville. Feb. 10: Public service, Rt. 636, Sperryville. Feb. 11: Suspicious person, Rt. 628, Flint Hill; illegal dumping, Huntly; disturbance, Rt. 211, Sperryville. Feb. 12: Auto accident, Rt. 211, Sperryville; burglar alarm, Rt. 618; tree in road, Rt. 622, Washington. Feb. 13: Burglar alarm, Rt. 211; domestic disturbance, Woodville; auto accident (hit and run), Town of Washington. Feb. 14: Breaking and entering, Rt. 211, Washington; disturbance, Rt. 211. Feb. 15: Auto accident, Rt. 231. Real estate transactions The following real estate transfer^ were recorded during the past week: Earl R. Yancey and wife to Elmer T. Jenkins and wife, 14.670 acres, Jackson District. $15,000. Robert E. Stein and wife to David M. Gangel and wife, 25 acres, Hampton District. $45,000. Mary Frances Sheffield and othr ers to Russell J. Evans and wife, Lot 2, 11.4163 acres, Jackson District. $42,000. Rayner V. Snead Jr., Trustee, to Paul M. Baldwin and wife. Lot 5, 35.21+ acres. $140,000. The Racer Partnership and others to Daniel H. Seabolt and wife, 122.0559 acres, Hampton District. $105,000. Rappahannock National Bank “Your community bank” Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday evenings 5-7 Gay Street, Washington 703-675-3519 SUPER TUESDAY March 8, 1988 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION This is your opportunity to have a voice in choosing the person who will be nominated as candidate for President. Then you should vote SUPER TUESDAY. March 8, 1988. If you will be away March 8th, you may make application to vote ABSENTEE. In addition to the regular office hours of the Voter Registrar’s Office: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This office will also be open: Saturday, February 27,9 a m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday. March 5,9 a m. to 5 p.m. for ABSENTEE VOTING. Saturday, March 5.1988, is the LAST DAY for ABSENTEE VOTING! QUESTIONS? Phone 675-3739 Ruth B. Kilby, General Registrar Yes! Please enter my new subscription to ftappafyannocfe Sterns Subscription rates by mail: Rappahannock & adjoining counties SlO.OO/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S..il5.00/yr. Outside the U S..$15.00/yr. (plus postage billed quarterly) NAME: ADDRESS: CITY:_ -STATE: -ZIP: Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock News, Washington, VA 22747. This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: Second class postage paid at the Post Office at Warrenton, VA. The Rappahannocl News is published every Thursday by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Com munications, Inc. Postmaster, please send 3579 to Box 631, Warrenton, VA 221860631. Deborah Flinchum for the Rappahannock News KICKING OFF THE MAGAZINE DRIVE are, from left, Stacy Clark, last year's top salesman, and John Jones, the sales company representative. Radio fundraiser begins By DEBORAH FLINCHUM Rappahannock News Special Writer “Good luck. . .good selling. . . go for it!” said John Jones, the magazine representative who encouraged Rappahannock’s elementary school students as he conducted the kickoff assembly for the school’s magazine drive. Fourth through seventh grade students were shown prizes and given procedure instructions by Mr. Jones. The most important aspect of this year’s drive, however, is that all proceeds will go toward the purchase of two-way radios for the county’s buses. Students who sell magazines may choose from a number of prizes. Stuffed animals, candy, laser yo-yos, telephones, and many other items are available, depending on how much each student sells. Anyone who would like to donate to this cause or purchase magazines may contact the magazine chairman Martha Kidwell at 987-8259. The drive will last until Feb. 23. Just call 675-3349 to subscribe. General District Court Louis Linwood Spain, trespass to hunt, $50/20. Robert Samuel Thorpe Jr., hunt without license, complied with law; hunt without big game license, complied with law. James Scott Alger, trespass to hunt, continued to March 15, 1988; no blaze orange clothing, continued to March 15,1988. Henry Ludwell Butler Jr., trespass to hunt, $50/20; hunt 100 yards on roadway, continued to April 19, 1988; trespass to hunt, continued to April 19, 1988; fail to check deer, continued to April 19,1988. Charles Roosevett Hoffman, trespass to hunt, $50/20. Steve F. Hoffman, trespass to hunt, $50/20. David Moss, take doe in closed season, $200 replacement fee, $100/20, $100 suspended. Shannon Estes, fail to appear, paid; non-payment of costs, paid. John Sebastian Campbell, failure to appear, dismissed; reckless driving, $75/20; defective equipment, dismissed; reckless driving (pass on solid line), dismissed; attempt elude, operator’s license suspended 90 days; 6 months in jail, 2 to serve, $100; drive on suspended/revoked, operator’s license suspended 90 days, 10 days in jail, 2 to serve, $100. James W. Bailey, 64/55, $18/25. Michael Reid Brown, 72/55, $34/20. John M. Cahill, defective equipment, $15/25. James Arthur Combs, 77/55, reduced to 64/55, $18/20. Clyde Sydney Craft, defective equipment, $10/20. James Gadsby Crook, 68/55, reduced to 64/55, $18. David Manuel Dodson, reckless driving (accident), reduced to improperdriving, $100/20. Joan Elizabeth Elliott, 74/55, $38/20. Gordon D. Eyre, 80/56, $100/25;> use of radar detection device, $25. ! Winded Dale Faine, 70/55,1 $30/20. 1 Arthur Henry Garrison, 74/55,; $38/20. ! John M. Harmon, fail to maintain . control, dismissed; driving while in-j toxicated, operator’s license sus-j pended six months, $200/20. ; Martha Lynn Hitch, 68/55, rei duced to 64/55, $18/20. • Karen Ann Jones, 67/55, $24/20. j Andrew Lawrence Keaton, driv-j ing while intoxicated, continued tcj March 29,1988. i Eugene H. Kendall, no state in-j spection, $10; 74/55, $38/20. j Kurt Darryl Kistenbroker, 80/55; continued to March 29,1988. ; George W. Lee, defective equipment, $15/20; no operator’s license iij possession, complied with law. j Sheila Lewis, 71/55, $32/20; nd operator’s license, dismissed; drive, on suspended or revoked, 100 hours community service, 12 months in jail, 10 days to serve, $100/20. i Rick L. Meadows Jr., reckles^ driving, reduced to improper driv-j ing, $25/20. j Marc Adam Nelson, 74/55,' $38/20. 5 Thomas D. 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QlL the road to the plnynffs ;:RApPAHANNOCK S TWO BIG MEN, Godfrey Freeman (left) and Butch Foster, paced the 64-49 Panther victory against •. Strasburg on Friday. Rappahannock dropped Tuesday’s road game against Central, 75-69. The Junior Varsity mirrored -the Varsity, whipping Strasburg 63-29 but losing to Central by 48-39. Phillip Daczewitz led both JV games wi h 15and 12 •points in the two contests. uanu u Novels, films in series The Rappahannock County Library’s upcoming lecture series, “Moral Survival: Fiction of the Fifties,” will be accompanied by a series of films based on the novels. The lectures are part of a continuing series sponsored by the Friends of the Library through a grant from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy. The films, starring some of the most famous and popular actors in the history of motion pictures, were made because of the enthusiasm with which the novels were greeted by the public, according to Diana Bird, one of the volunteer organizers of the project. “In short,” she said, “this brief series of ‘golden oldies’ is virtually a film classic revival in itself.” The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, (1956) to be shown March 7, stars Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Frederic March and Anne Harding, as well as a number of recognized supporting actors. Ten North Frederick, slated for screening March 29, features Gary Cooper, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Suzy Parker. Gregory Peck will again lead the cast of On the Beach, which will be shown April 11. The film also stars Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire in one of the first, and still classic, visions of a postnuclear world. Another popular but seldomseen film of the era, Executive Suite, will be shown April 18. It stars William Holden, June Allyson, Barbara Stanwyck and Walter Pidgeon. The films will be shown at the Gay St. Theatre at 7:30 p.m. On the Monday before each film the original novel will be discussed at a lecture^ at the Rappahannock County Library, also beginning at 7:30 p.m. The speakers at the discussions will be two George Mason University faculty members, Professors Joel Foreman and Debra Bergoffen, and Dr. Peter Wirth, an independent scholar from Esmont. Dr. Wirth and Prof. Foreman have lectured at previous library series, and Dr. Wirth spoke on All the King’s Men, a Robert Penn Warren novel which also appeared on film at the Gay St. Theatre. For additional information on the films and lecture series, call or visit the Rappahannock County Library on Gay St. (6753780). Advance registrations and book orders are being taken. Limited numbers of the novels are also available for loan from the library’s collection. The Village Cafe has agreed to stay open for dinner, beginning at 6 p.m., before some of the events. Call the Cafe (675-3877) for dates and reservations. Datta awarded scholarship Wakefield senior Nicola Datta has been informed that she has won a three-quarter tuition scholarship to Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C. The award will further her education in classical studies. This scholarship, worth approximately $30,000 over the four years at the school, is awarded annually by the Classics Department at CUA to the student who receives the highest score on a national competitive examination in the classical languages. Nicola, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Nimia Datta of Warrenton, has been a student at Wakefield since the seventh grade. Latin, Greek and Sanskrit are among the ancient lan guages she has studied while at Wakefield. She has also studied French and German, and is presently enrolled in her fourth year of Russian. Nicola’s classical language instructors, Kay Larrieu and Patrick Duffy, expressed special satisfaction at her winning of the prestigious scholarship, which will ensure, they said, that she continues her reading and study in the classics. A National Merit Commended student for 1987 and the recipient of a Johns Hopkins University Talent Search Award, Nicola is a candidate for Wakefield’s 33-credit Advanced Studies/Classical Diploma. RCHS sports ' The winter sports Season continues at Rappahannock County High School. The following games are scheduled during February: Boys’ Basketball •; Friday, Feb. 19: Stonewall Jackson at RCHS. This game Amissville ! : Beauty ! i Boutique ! M0%off all Nexxus | Products, i Perms, Shampoos, Sets, ] : Cuts i • You must present this Coupon I l Offer expires February 20th I J Hours: Tuesday9to6 I • Wednesday - F riday 9 to 8 I • Saturday 9 to 3 j Operators; Brenda, Patfie and Fran j • Walk-ins Welcomed | '703-937.5895 j —_—----1 Real Estate IjSlJ Eileen M. Day realtor*”" Gilding the dream house ! Some builders will tell you that thjey can build a house in 90 to 120 d4ys but rarely, so very rarely, is a house really ready for occupancy 90 or even 120 days after groundbreaking. Even more rarely can a buyer do anything to speed up the process. Actual closing dates usually run one to six months, or iinore after the date in the contract. If you are selling your old home while having another one built for you (which is usually the case), allow plenty of time beyond the paper closing date on the new property before closing on the old. You can calculate a rough estimate of how much extra time you’ll need by talking with people who have already had homes built by your builder. The risk of setting too early a closing date on your old house is obvious. You’ll be forced to move out of it with nowhere to move into. Such a situation could intensify the emotional stress of a move and cost you a bundle in extra living and storage expenses. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate pleas? drop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, The Clopton House, Washington, Va. 22747. Phone: 6753033. We’re here to help. ends the regular season for the Panthers.* JV game begins at 6 p.m., Varsity follows. Wednesday, Feb. 24: Bull Run District tournament quarter-finals. Location to be announced. Games begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26: Bull Run District tournament semi-finals. Warren County High School, Front Royal. Games at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27: Bull Run District "final. Warren County High School, Front Royal. Game begins at $:30p.m. Admission price for the public to Rappahannock County High School basketball games is $2.50. The Rappahannock County School Board office needs current addresses on the following former employees: Kathryn Chambers Edwin Ford Erika Maynard William Scott Victoria Kulich Susan Farley Sally Brand Linda Lamm Nonnie Woodward If anyone knows how to get in touch with these individuals please contact Jeanie Dwyer at the School Board Office (703) 987-8773 \J*J CULPEPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SPRING HEALTH FORUM SCHEDULE Feb. 25 7:30 p.m. CHOLESTEROL AND CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Joel Poole, M.D. April 26 7:30 p.m. BREASTCANCER & TOUR OF MAMMOGRAPHY SUITE George Broman, M.D. May 10 7:30 p.m. DEPRESSION Alan Berkowiti, M.D. Nancy Batiste, RN, CS Keeping You Informed To attend any of these free presentations, please call Jill Pegelow at 829-4307, or 672-4322, or mail this form. Community Relations Dept. Culpeper Memorial Hospital P.O.Box 592 Culpeper, Va. 22701 Please reserve-spaces for the Health Forum(s) on Other topics I am interested in for future forums: signed Va. 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Rappafyannocfe Setose An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL LOU HATTER Publisher Managing Editor BARBARA C. BURKE JOHN T. McEWAN General Manager President ANN BROWN, Account Executive To Subscnbe Phone (703) 675-3338 BY MAIL $10.00 a year m Rappahannock and adjoining counties $15.00 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES: 3 months or more 70c. 1 -2 years - $1 00: over 2 years - $3 00 (it available) OFFICE: Rappannock News Bldg . Washington. Va 22747 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p m . Mon.-Fn. Published by Arundel Newspapers. Inc. Member. Audit Bureau ot Circulation. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 18.1988 Editorial Turning up the heat At last week’s Town Council meeting, employees of the utility companies serving the town heard from some of the residents about what they feel are inadequacies in service. The representatives from Centel and Potomac Edison heard an earful from residents who have put up with what they consider poor service for some time. It’s an old complaint, and one which the utilities don’t seem to take very seriously. Maybe it’s time they did. Granted, some of the complaints probably involve matters which are beyond the utilities’ control. After all, they can’t be held responsible every time someone gets a wrong number, or the power goes off at an inopportune moment. But it seems that Washington has more than its share of problems with telephone service, particularly during ; prolonged wet spells. The switching equipment often seems to suffer from a case of “the damps,” making connections difficult and sometimes impossible. The Rappahannock News office has had the unpleasant experience of the power going off without warning, causing the loss of files on computer terminals. The law office next door has had the same experience. Again, Potomac Edison can’t be blamed for every power failure. But, in these cases, we later found that the outage was planned, so that the company could replace transformers ; near the offices. Wouldn’t it have been possible to notify ‘ customers in advance, or perhaps do the work after business hours? . A member of the Council complained last year tKat tree trimmers working for the utility cut trees on his property without permission. According to him, the property owner is supposed to be notified before trimming is done. Again, why can’t the utility consider its customers? Sometimes trimming trees to allow clearance for lines is unavoidable, but can’t the crews work to accommodate the property owners when possible? Late last year, the Council approved a permit for an underground installation of an electric service, and authorized the town to pay whatever expenses were not covered by Potomac Edison’s credit to the homeowner for not having to erect a service pole. The company refused to issue a credit, leaving the town to pick up the entire tab. Since the utility saved itself the cost of installing the pole, why wasn’t that savings passed on? After making a point of its policy of not requiring other customers to pay for additional costs incurred by underground installation, shouldn’t the reverse also be true for customers who save the utility money? Granted, the town has only a few hundred residents, and the county only a few thousand. We are, in the words of one resident at the hearing, “a small town in your big pond.” But we are customers, and we do pay for services. The government has granted a monopoly to the utility companies. It’s not like buying gas — if we don’t like the electric service we can’t take our business to the station down the street. It seems that the utilities should recognize the special responsibility which they owe in return for their guaranteed business, and attempt to serve their customers with courtesy and thoughtfulness. If they’re going to make their customers pay for any additional expenses, shouldn’t those same customers be credited when they save the company money? We’re behind the Town Council in requesting action from the utilities. Promises of maintenance schedules and service upgrades have been made. The residents of the Town of Washington expect those promises to be kept. Rappahannock’s representatives Listed below are the names, addresses and telephone numbers of Rappahannock County’s elected representatives in the Virginia General Assembly. They may be reached at either their district offices or at their offices in Richmond. State Senate, 26th District Honorable Kevin G. Miller General Assembly Building Room 355 910 Capitol Street Richmond, Va. 23219 (804) 786-7288 417 Mountain View Drive Harrisonburg, Va. 22801 (703)568-6842 House of Delegates, 31st District Hon. Raymond R. Guest Jr. General Assembly Building Room 614 910 Capitol Street Richmond, Va. 23219 V^804)786-7395 27 South Royal Avenue Front Royal, Va. 22630 (703)635-8822 Commentary Rappahannock Heritage THE PAST WEEK’S FRIGID WEATHER has left even the Rush River encased in an icy crust. Rappahannock News photo/Cindy Mahan Letters to the editor Abhorrence of war, not fear of soldiers T«k the editor: I would like to thank Fletcher Eastham for describing me as a talented artist and for stimulating an opportunity to articulate my beliefs about the complex issue of world peace. Two things happened on that Thursday evening in the fire hall that prompted such a passionate response by Mr. Eastham, as far as I can tell. One, he did not hear my words as I said them, and. two, in the imperfection of the moment, my words did not convey my intentions clearly. I described one of my art works which was exhibited at the gathering. I said that the collage, entitled “Fathers of Fate” was a dialogue with myself about the things that I love about men and the things that I fear about men. What I love includes my father and husband and the model of the lives of Vincent Van Gogh, Albert Einstein and Jesus Christ. What I fear is soldiers and the military mentality that would ever allow a nuclear w ar to happen. I realized after reading Mr. Eastham’s comments that it is the decision to use violence and weaponry in a conflict which stimulates my greatest fear - not an individual soldier. I readily apologize to veterans who may have interpreted my statements as belittling their sacrifices. That was far from the spirit in which I spoke. It is my abhorrence of killing and war that propels me to seek non-military solutions to conflicts in our contemporary world. Nuclear weapons change the scale of potential loss dramatically. Their unparalleled destructive capacity makes it more imperative than ever before in history that we use the power of our minds and words instead of force to solve problems. >•' I, too, look to Jesus as the most profound teacher on these matters. The basic form of “Fathers of Fate” is the shape of a crucifix in which are images of nurture and destruction. I deeply believe that acting with Jesus' courage to love is the only thing that will save the human race from self-annihilation. Jesus taught how to break the cycle of war by risking the first nonviolent step. “Love your enemy” is the greatest challenge there ever was to the human soul. God gave it to us for a reason. If we are unable to perceive the humanity in those we fear the most, we cannot survive. We must meet fear and hatred with a willingness to learn about the nature of our enemy's experience and with a faith that we will find a way to live together. My talk at the fire hall was a plea for us to share our hopes and fears in the search for peace. It was painful to be associated with those who spit on soldiers returning from Vietnam, as Mr. Eastham did in his letter. For that, good sir, is not how I treat people. The faith in uncontrolled human interaction that underlies our country’s law guaranteeing freedom of speech is what makes us the strongest nation on earth. I appreciate that Mr. Eastham took the time to exercise this precious right. His letter stimulated deeper thought on my part about what I can do to build a world of peace, beginning right here in Rappahannock where we use words as the tools for expression and resolution of conflict. LAURIE MARSHALL Washington Anti-war, not leftist To the editor: I am sure your readers had diverse reactions to Mr. Eastham’s letter in your last issue. He reacted negatively to the “talented young artist’s” (spelled Laurie Marshall) presentation at the potluck supper for our recent Soviet visitors. My own reaction was one of shock and puzzlement at the very different ways Mr. Eastham and I heard and understood the very same remarks. I have had the good fortune to work with and get to know Laurie Marshall over the past many years. Mr. Eastham puts her remarks in a “leftist” context. Anyone who knows Laurie is aware of her peace-seeking and anti-war orientation. If that is a “leftist” stance, it includes a very •large number of U. S. citizens. Laurie, in her short explanation of her montage, had the courage to share some very intimate thoughts about her life and family. I hope the ' Soviets present did not miss this display of ultimate frankness and openness in the personal expression of one’s ideas. Finally, as I heard her remarks, Laurie was in no way apologizing about anything American. She was rather using some visual material reflecting her personal life to symbolize the dark side of all mankind, all men (arid women, Laurie!), be they American, Soviet, Chinese, Afghan or Vietnamese. If mankind is ever to control its tendency to war among its members, all of us must recognize the dark side of each of us that gets us into this ultimate kind of horror. SID GOTTLIEB Boston Legitimate concerns, important questions To the editor: During the past few weeks I have made a considerable effort to study the pros and cons of continuing the four-laning of U.S. Highway 211 to Sperry ville. As a fiscal conservative I have come to the conclusion that spending $14 million on a five-mile stretch of roadway is an example of state and federal mismanagement of taxpayers' money. With millions of Americans concerned about our overwhelming federal deficit, I think it’s our responsibility to say “No!” I also believe that the very legitimate safety concerns can be effectively addressed by lowering speed limits in some areas and by straightening the roadway in others and not by spending this enormous amount of taxpayers’ money. Personally, I have never experienced the so-called “bottleneck” and do not feel that “getting there faster” is enough justification for this project. r / It’s in regard to the long rangp potential for further four-laning beyond Sperryville that concerns rite the most. Will the proposed Inland Truck Port in Front Royal, designed to service a 200-mile radius arounjj that point, encourage traffic planners to continue this four-laning to Culpeper on Rt. 522 or Madison ofl Rt. 231 to facilitate increasing trucji traffic to Front Royal? Will a by-pass around Sperryvijlg be a necessity? ■■ If safety is the utmost concern shouldn’t we be discussing a by-pas^ around Sperryville now? What are the ramifications for the business community in Sperryville? ^ All of these questions need to be carefully considered by everyone concerned with the future growth and development of RappahannoSJc County. ROBIN B. PURNELL Washington ^ 5 Bravo, Mr. Eastham To the editor: My salute to a Green Beret: Fletcher Eastham. I congratulate you on your letter, “We owe no apologies.” You call a spade a spade and you stand up for your country. It is all right to have dreams and illusions as long as you don’t think they are realities. Communism might be a wonderful idea, but it has not functioned for the last 80 years for the benefit of the people, and as long as there are “human beings” it will never function. The Russians you saw were here only because they must be strong supporters of a suppress! system; if not so, they wouldn’t harf been allowed to leave their country!? As far as the “Red Army” is coJfS cemed: They left a bloody trail <j| rape and murder through the easjg em parts of Germany on their waft to Berlin in 1944/45, in a war whiq§ the USA won! And they did so undffi the order of their highest command: You said it, Fletcher: “We are free!” This idea is not only worth standing up for, it is always worth fighting for! 'V MAJOR ULI MAEYER Washington inaiM i ‘Still a dance yet’ 3 To the editor: Many years ago I read a book by A. A. Milne entitled archie arid mekitabel. archie was a cockroach who wrote letters to “The Boss” by hopping from one key on the typewriter to another. He could not capitalize the letters, of course, and could not punctuate, but he managed to get across an account of the gay antics of mehitabel. mehitabel was an elderly cat, and archie did not approve of her way of life, but she told him in no uncertain terms that “there was a dance in the old dame yet.” There are in the county several “dames” in whom there is a dance yet and who enjoy life but who are not physically able, nor do they want to continue to have the responsibility of taking care of large houses anck big yards, but who have no place to go and still remain in the county. These ladies have done much for the county, and will continue to do much. We do not want to lose them. It would be a real boon to them and to those of us who have benefited from their contribution if a place of residence - perhaps an apartment complex — could be provided for them where they can be safe, enjoy privacy, be self-sufficient, and have fellowship with the other residents but who are no longer burdened with household maintenance chores. MRS. C.E. JOHNSON JR. Sperryville 3 i J 4 4 4 4k 4 4

patting .1000 on bills %: By SEN. KEVIN MILLER 26th District f\ This week the Senate will complete consideration of all Senate bills gxcept budget and revenue bills. jZ Ail of the eight measures I intropced have been passed by the Senand sent to the House of Delfates, except for one that is being eld over until the 1989 session, one of the bills has created signifint controversy. I introduced the [lowing legislation this session: SB 95: Permits Rockingham punty to elect to prorate certain ersonal property taxes. (Persons uying a new car would then pay tax sed on the remaining months in * year of acquisition.) SB 96: Exempts libraries of instijjtions of higher education from the requirement that persons employed pill-time hold a state librarian’s license. SB 105: Allows two or more corporations that are owned by the same five or fewer individuals to eliminate intercompany transactions in calculating the local tax that is based on gross sales. SB 127: Would exempt libraries such as Rockingham Library from paying sales tax on library purchases. This bill was included in a group of several related bills that will be considered in the 1989 session. SB 221: Provides that in counties that adopt the damage stamp program, an owner of property damaged by big game is not prohibited from recovering damages even though he places reasonable restrictions on those allowed to hunt SB 259: Would allow those counties that adopt the damage stamp program to charge a fee of up to $5 per year for residents and $10 for non-residents. SB 354: Would permit the owner of livestock to shoot on sight any bear chasing, injuring or killing any livestock on his property in those counties that join the Shenandoah National Park west of the Blue Ridge. SB 355: Clarifies bonding requirements for developers of property that is to be turned over to a property owners association. To express your opinion on pending legislation, contact Senator Kevin Miller, General Assembly Building 355, State Capitol, Richmond 23219, phone 804-786-7288, or General Information 786-6530 or 7867281. Sen. Kevin Miller represents Rappahannock County in the Virginia Senate. The Rockingham County resident was elected to a second term in November. This was the news In bygone Rappahannock times 20YEARSAGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the Feb. 15, 1968, edition Colonel Evan A. McNear of Washington, Va., has retired from the U.S. Army after 31 years of service. On January 31, he concluded his military career when he retired as post commander at Vint Hill Farms Station near Warrenton. He was presented the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service and a certificate of appreciation. Miss Beverly Payne, a junior at Rappahannock County High School, was named Sweetheart of 1968 at a Valentine dance and party Saturday evening at the school. She received her tiara from last year’s winner, Miss Betty Jenkins. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne of Boston, Beverly was escorted by Steve DeMent of Sperryville. 10YEARSAGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the Feb. 16, 1978, edition The Rappahannock National Bank at Washington elected its first woman director at its meeting Monday. Mrs. Mary L. Payne, who has been an employee of the bank since 1951, was named to the bank’s board of directors. She has been cashier since 1972. Rappahannock Deputy Robert Jenkins Jr. has received certificates for the completion of courses on jail operations and jail management. The course, developed by the University of Wisconsin under the auspices of the National Institute of Corrections, Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, will enable the deputy to handle his duties in a more competent, professional manner. Photo courtesy of Mrs Mary Woodard Out of the Attic PROUD FATHER: Leedy Coppage poses with his threemonth-old daughter Mary Lewis. The photo was taken in 1940 at the family’s home in Sperryville. GED tests March 12 The General Educational Development (GED) Test for those persons who were once enrolled in school but who did not complete graduation requirements, will be given March 12. Testing will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. at the Warren County Vocational Center. The tests, administered and supervised by the Adult Education Service of the Department of Education, are designed to measure the educational devlopment of individuals who left school before graduation. The battery of five tests in English Composition, Social Studies, Natural Science, Literature and Mathematics is designed to measure the major skills that result from study in a four-year high school curriculum. ! By achieving satisfactory scores (m GED tests adults may earn a high School equivalency certificate, qualify for admission to college or advanced educational opportunities, meet educational requirements for ^Wiployment or promotion, or satisfy educational qualifications for induction in the United States Armed Forces. Certificates may be issued to civilian and military personnel who meet the following requirements: ' An applicant must be at least 18 nuonsB u-— unsTou f A | mumE INCORPORATE Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m.. Every MonfPI STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st. Tues., 1 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2* Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale - Consignments Welcome. Foi further information call 364-1SS6 f mile east of Marshall on Rl 55 years of age. Under special circumstances which are considered justifiable by local school authorities, the age limit may be lowered. Applicants must have been a physical resident of Virginia 30 days prior to applying for testing. Persons interested in taking the test may apply at their local office of the Superintendent of Schools in the county in which they reside. Applications will be accepted through March 4. A fee of $15 is charged for the battery of five tests and $3 for each re-test. Applicants who apply must present their Social Security card or another means of identification when an application is made for GED. Residents of Rappahannock County call 703-987-8773; Frederick County 703-662-3888; Winchester City 703-662-3471; Clarke County 703-955-2438; Shenandoah County (703) 477-3161; Page County 703743-4465; Warren County 703- 6352171. 15 YEARSAGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the Feb. 15, 1973, edition George Nicholas Slater was recently promoted at United Virginia Bank, Richmond, from assistant trust officer to trust officer. Mr. Slater, who joined the bank in July 1968 as trust administrator, is a native of Upperville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Slater. His wife is the former Mildred Buckner Fletcher of Sperryville. Ray T. Cannon of El Rancho Grande Farm, Castleton, has received the Get-of-Sire award from the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association for the third consecutive year. The award was presented last Friday at the Cattlemen’s Convention in Fredericksburg. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE EQUALIZATION BOARD Pursuant to Section 58.1*3378 of the code of Virginia 1950, as amended the County of Rappahannock Real Estate Equalization Board will meet in the Court Room in Washington, Virginia on the following dates hereafter listed for the purpose of equalizing real estate assessments in the County and for the purpose of hearing all complaints of inequalities including errors in acreage in such real estate assessments. The following dates have been assigned for hearing complaints:_ Feb. 3, Feb. 5, Feb. 8, Feb. 17, Feb. 18, Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and Feb. 29 From the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Applications for adjustment of the 1987 General Reassessment must be presented in writing on forms obtainable from the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office in Washington, Virginia. Upon filing of a written application, the property owner will be assigned a hearing time on one of the above dates. County of Rappahannock Real Estate Equalization / WEEKEND SPECIAL Direct-Drive “No-Belt” System: Proven dependable and durable Whirlpool Model LA5500XS Large Capacity Washer • 7 Automatic Cycles • 3 Water Temps • 3 Water Levels Whirlpool RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, Va. 987-8555 OWENS/CORNING FlBERGlAS ■ lUXklK FREE Kodak K400 35mm Camera - When you buy 10 rolls or more of top-quality Owens-Coming pink Fiberglas® insulation (20-roll purchase required for R-11 50 sq. ft. mini-roll). 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Church i Activities 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 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p. m. Amissville Baptist Church Interim Pastor: Rev. Jim Floyd Sunday: ' Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Praise and Bible Study 7:30 p. m. Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Rev. Sidney Rodriguez Sunday: Sunday School 10 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth and Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 21, 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. Family Worship Center Pastor: Rev. William “Bill” Taylor Phone: 987-8014 Sunday: Adult Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 a. m. Wednesday: Intercessory Prayer 6:25 p.m. Praise Singing 7 p.m. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Aerobics. All welcome. No charge. 6:30 p.m. Youth Night 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Sperryville Assembly of God . Pastor: Rev. Ray Campbell Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a. m. Young People 6 to 7 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p. m. Saturday: Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. Washington Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Larry C. Hovis Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a. m. Mission Friends 11a.m. Monday: “I Believe” Class 4 p.m. Wednesday: Lenten Dinner and Program 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 8 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. Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Trinity Episcopal Lent I Holy Eucharist/Women’s Corporate Communion and Breakfast 8 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Troop 123 7 p.m. Wolf & Bear Dens 3:30 p.m. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Meditation and Prayer 12 p.m. Lenten program 6:15 p.m. Webelos7p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Danny Duncan Sunday: Worship Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7 p.m. Quaker meeting There is an hour of silent worship on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Middle Street Gallery. Massanovah Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School and Worship 10 a.m. Children’s Church 11 a. m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. Saturday: Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m., guest speaker Tom Von Fange Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Amissville Full Gospel Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p. m. Happenings around Amissville By CATHY SMITH Rupuunnwk New* Correspondent Little League sign-up for ages 6 through 15 will take place March 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hackley Store parking lot. For more details call Clarence “Boosie” Dodson at 937-5218. Amissville Full Gospel Church will host singers from Free Gospel Bible Institute, Export, Pa., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The church invites the community to attend. Cub Scout activities Cub Scout Pack 50 will hold its Blue and Gold Banquet and present awards Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. A highlight of the evening will be a fashion show by the leaders. The pack has 22 members. The community is proud of these boys and the volunteers who give of their time and effort to insure our boys grow up to be fine citizens of the community. Leaders include Cubmaster Silas Martin and Assistant Thelma Martin; Clarence “Boosie” Dodson, Webelos leader (10year-olds), Jennifer Gray, Bear leader (nine-year-olds), Janet Hitt and Gloria Deal, Wolf leaders (eightyear-olds), and Cheryl Digges, Tiger Scouts leader (seven-year-olds). Cub Scouts meet Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. New members are encouraged to join. Call “Boosie” Dodson at 937-5218 for more details. Coming events for the Cub Scouts include spring clean-up April 9, when the Scouts will clean a fivemile stretch of Rt. 642 from Rt. 211 to Rt. 640; Pine Wood Derby April 18, and campout for fathers and sons May 30. Amissville EHC news The Amissville Extension Home makers Club, which meets the first Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church on Rt. 642, invites all women of the community to attend the meetings and workshops. Interesting programs are planned for each month. New members are always welcomed. You may call Mary Priest at 937-4072 for more details. Current officers are Mrs. Barbara Bradley president, Mrs. Nora Segrest vice-president, Mrs. Mary Priest secretary, and Mrs. Betty Jenkins treasurer. The Amissville club joins other Rappahannock clubs in serving refreshments following the baccalaureate service and presenting a scholarship to a graduating senior at Rappahannock High School. The club celebrated the 25th anniversary of its organization at a combination Christmas and anniversary party at the December meeting. A big cake decorated for the anniversary was served for dessert. Charter members who are still active are Mrs. Omega Hitt, Mrs. Juanita Settle and Mrs. Mary Priest. Charter members who no longer belong to the club were invited to attend. All club presidents were recognized. Currently a quilting class is being taught by Mrs. Katherine Riley to interested members and friends. Coming events for the group in elude election of officers Feb. 23, induction of new officers March 1, tasting party for local foods March 8, and nutrition discussion by Tudy Herring, food service manager for Culpeper Memorial Hospital, March Around the village TOPS meet at 10:30 a m. on Tuesdays at the United Methodist Church. TOPS is grateful to Pastor Parker and members of the church for the use of their facilities. New members are welcome. For more details call Cathy at 937-5024. The Amissville Fire Department and Rescue Squad is soliciting donations of articles to be sold at its auction March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Call Mr. Poling at 937-5205 to arrange for pick-up of items. The VFD meets the first Wednesday at 8 p.m. and new members are always needed. Happy birthday Feb. 18 to Lorraine Early. Our thoughts and prayers are with Louise Embrey and Roger Stover. Mr. Stover remains in Winchester Memorial Hospital quite ill. ■ Many from the United Methodist Church enjoyed a Valentine’s dinner Sunday at the Golden Corral in Culpeper. Amissville Baptist Sunday School Superintendent Nelson Burner advises that Rev. Jim Floyd from Culpeper is their interim pastor. Worship services are held at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. For more information call Mr. Burner at 937-5270 or Rev. Floyd at 825-5707 weekdays or at the church on Saturdays at 9376159. Sperry ville social notes Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford, Mrs. Bill Baker, Mrs. Annie Huff and Danny Huff of Flint Hill had dinner Sunday at Howard Johnson’s in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dodson of Fairfax were guests Sunday of Mrs. Lester Dodson. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cottrell df Torono spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Lindsey were hosts at luncheon Sunday at their home in Charlottesville honoring Dr. and Mrs. John P. Snead on their first wedding anniversary. Family and friends were guests. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard in Keyser, W.Va. The Rev. and Mrs. Dabney Carr of Alexandria and Mrs. Francis Up dike and Suzanne of Culpeper were luncheon guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and Mrs. Jack Bruce. Dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Robert W. Brown were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Groves of Remington, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brown and Kelly and Michael Brown. Virginia Pullen has been transferred to Culpeper Health Care Center. FOR SALE To the highest cash bidder, local bank stock—4970 shares of Marshall National Bank & Trust Co. Contact: Trust Department, Marshall National Bank & Trust Co. (703)364-1559 For further details as to the submission of bids & expiration of sale offer. 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Boston news notes ' Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and Peggy and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cave and Tonya spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fincham at Leon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer were dinner guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke at Rochelle. The Peregorys had as their luncheon guests ‘Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier. Mrs. Nina Peyton and her mother were in Luray Friday to attend funeral services for a relative. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. flelen Smith of Boston-Reva route ‘at the death of her mother Mrs. Ethel Peters. , * Many from our area traveled into ' Sperry ville during the weekend for the Washington’s Birthday festivities. r Mrs. Hilda Marshall of Front Royal was an overnight guest Saturday of her sister Mrs. Hazel Hawkins. Mrs. Hawkins accompanied her home Sunday morning and with Mrs. Carroll Petty they spent the day in Winchester. Mrs. Harry Morrison of Winchester spent last Wednesday with her mother Mrs. Cary Thornhill. Mrs. Ray Frazier was honored last Sunday at a surprise birthday party given by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Peyton at their home. Guests enjoying the occasion were Mr. Frazier, Michele, Michael and Christopher, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Peyton, Miss Penny Peyton and Kindal Peyton. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church hosted a dinner Monday evening for the ministers of the Shiloh Association and their wives. Mrs. George Butler was a luncheon guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs. In the afternoon she visited Mrs. Cary Thornhill. Chief Dickie Atkins reports that he and Salem Fire Company members Stralford Settle, Kenny Mills, Frank Short, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edens, Joyce Short and Scott Nesbit attended the State Fire Chiefs Association Conference Feb. 6 and 7 at the George Washington Inn iii Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornhill of Vienna spent the weekend here at Grayson Hill. Mrs. W. S. Peyton has returned home from Culpeper Memorial Hospital where she was a patient with a broken hip. Love will endure when you keep it pure! It’s a girl! Bryant and Robin Lee of Washington are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brittney Michelle, on Jan. 29 at 12:40 p.m. at the Fairfax Hospital. Brittney ! weighed 8 pounds, 1V2 ounces. i She is the granddaughter of Thomas and Loretta Lee of Washington and Robert and Louise Ludwick of Castleton. Kelly Atkins celebrates birthday Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Atkins and Angela hosted a birthday party at their home in Sperryville last Saturday for daughter and sister Kelly who celebrated her fourth birthday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Allan Tuel and Mandy Lynn of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cummins of Jeffersonton, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Atkins of Washington, Larry Myers and L.W. of Richardsville, Lyle W. Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Gore, Keith and Heather, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sacco, Shelby Atkins, Betty Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wharton, Gary and Mark and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Atkins, Tammy, Ray and Robin, all of Sperryville. Read Cfje fcappatjannocfe i5rtog for local news Flint Hill homes welcome guests i Mr. and Mrs. Grady Vest re! turned home Friday after spending ! last week with Mr. and Mrs. Michael ; Vest and family at Virginia Beach, j Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pearson of I Hume visited Mrs. Wade Pullen i Tuesday. . Keith Kinsey of Front Royal spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. Ray Hickerson of Richmond recently visited his brother Charles Hickerson and Mrs. Hickerson. Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Smoot Jr. ' and Scott of Front Royal were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Smoot. Bobby Welch of Richmond spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Welch. Danny Lillard and family of Clayton, N.C., were weekend guests of Mr. Lillard’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard. h Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane of lianham, Md., spent the weekend at )heir home here. Their dinner guests ^Sunday were Mrs. Moffett Brady 2^nd Mrs. Irene Hamilton. The Flint Hill United Methodist ^Church will have worship service on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 9 a.m. Hie pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public to attend. Miss Sallie Lillard visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frazier at Amissville on Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Barr and Ashley of Winchester were guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. Ronnie Lillard of Warrenton, Mrs. Bonnie Cameron and daughters Carrie and Kayla and Jackie Lillard' of Front Royal visited their mother Mrs. Ethel Lillard Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brady and children Jason and Mollie of Oakton spent Friday with Mr. Brady’s Missionary speaks kt Sperryville 5 Rev. Barbara Klein will be guest Speaker Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Sperryville, Rev. Ray R. Campbell Sr., gastor, has announced. - Miss Klein is an Assemblies of God missionary to Europe where she teaches the Bible at Continental Bible College in Belgium. During her visit Miss Klein will tell how God directed her into the ministry at Continental Bible College. Miss Kleih has a master of arts degree in Biblical studies and a master of divinity from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Mo. mother Mrs. Moffett Brady. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hickerson of Chester Gap were dinner guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. Dinner guests of the Hickersons Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard, Clyde Lilian!, Mrs. Frances Hudson and Kathy Hudson. Mrs. Barbara Gentry and her [laughter Mrs. A. C. Dodson of Staunton went shopping in Harrisonburg Monday. The Trading Post Authentic American Indian Arts and Crafts cordially invites you to meet Two Tuscarora Iroquois Indian Stone Sculptors Sandy Pemberton and Duffy Wilson from the Tuscarora Reservation in New York Sat. and Sun. Feb. 20-21 11-5 P.M. At 211 West, 1.5 miles west of Washington, VA All Wrangler Clothing in Stock 25% off thru Feb. 24”’ RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, Va. 987-8555 Book Signing ■TlfT1 NEW LEAF BOOKSTORE (Towne Centre Shopping Center—Food Lion—Ames) February 19th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Authors: Lee Moffett & Nancy C. 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Barbecue dinner planned A barbecue dinner will be served March 2 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County Elementary School to benefit the annual seventh grade class trip to Williamsburg, Jamestown and Richmond. Carry out service will be available. The cost will be $4. For additional information call Mrs. Lynne Baines at 675-3253 or Arthur Neufeld, 675-3728. Garden Club lo sponsor trip to Philadelphia Flower Show The Rappahannock County Garden Club is sponsoring a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show Wednesday, March 9. The fee of $28 includes bus fare and admission ticket to the flower show. The bus will leave the Sperryville Emporium at 7:30 a.m. and will stop at the new commuter parking lot outside Warrenton around 8 a.m. A check for $28 should be made out to the Rappahannock County Garden Club and sent to Mrs. Eino Siira, Rt. 1, Box 285-C, Sperryville 22740. Only a few seats are left for this trip so call Mrs. Siira at 987-8385 for your reservation. Weight Rally to be held The Ways and Means Club of the Macedonia Baptist Church will sponsor a weight rally Saturday, March 13, at 6 p.m. The Men’s Chorus of Macedonia will present a full concert. Rev. James A. Price, pastor, says the public is invited. Valentines, new works at Middle St. A new show of selected works by gallery artists is on view at Middle St. Gallery through February. Included in the exhibition are handcolored photographs and collages by Mahan and Marshall, cicada studies in colored pencil by Purnell, cow landscapes in watercolor by Lewis, a large acrylic seascape by Griffin and new ceramics by Drevas. Also available in the new Art Shop are one-of-a-kind Valentines and other cards by Drevas, Hoyer, Moore and Marshall. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and by appointment. Call 675-3440 for information or an appointment. Auction planned The Amissville Fire Department will hold an auction Saturday, March 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Auctioneers will be Tom Reese and Bill Payne. For further information or for pick-up of donated items call Paul Poling, 937-5205, or Carroll Ray Settle, 937-4781. Geographic slide show Feb. 22 Retired National Geographic photographer Joe Scherschel will present a series of three slide shows at the Gay Street Theatre Monday, Feb. 22, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The show is part of the Monday Night Alternatives series, co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and RAAC. The public is invited, and admission is free. Gallery coffeehouse The gallery coffeehouse will be held Saturday, Feb. 20. Please come with your talent or just come to listen. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $2 and refreshments \yill be available. . Historical Society to meet Feb. 21 The winter meeting of the Rappahannock Historical Society will be held Sunday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse in Washington. The guest speaker will be Mrs. H. J. N. Graves of Luray, who will speak on the Germans who settled in the Shenandoah Valley during the Colonial period and the unique “forthouses” they built as defense against Indian attack. She illustrates her talk with a collection of excellent color slides. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion. Refreshments will be served. All members and interested persons are cordially invited. ‘Mary Popping9 The movie Mary Popping will be playing at the Gay Street Theatre Saturday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. The movie stars Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and Ed Wynn. Winner of five Academy Awards, Disney’s triumphant musical masterpiece returns with unforgettable songs, exuberant dances and a dazzling combination of live action and animated visual effects. Note: This film will be shown on Saturday at 2 p.m. only and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The movie is rated G. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Fashion show planned The Rappahannock Woman’s Club will sponsor a fashion show on the theme Luck of the Irish Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Advance tickets and/or patron ads may be purchased from any member. Lamaze childbirth series A seven-week childbirth course will begin Friday, Feb. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. Instruction in the Lamaze method of breathing will be provided, as well as information on labor and delivery and the newborn. The $55 fee includes a manual, use of a lending library and films. Please call Diane Wood at 987-8267 for more information. Adventure Team plans party The 4-H Rappahannock Adventure Team will hold its monthly business meeting and Valentine party Thursday, Feb. 18, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. Anyone interested is welcome to join. Sight and hearing screening The Lions Club mobile screening unit will be in Rappahannock County March 9, 10 and 11. The van is equipped with the latest vision and hearing-testing equipment, including diabetes and non-contact glaucoma testing devices. The testing is free and available to everyone. For more information contact any Lions Club member. Master gardeners class A Master Gardener Program began Feb. 17 in Front Royal and will meet each Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. until April 11. Classes are held at the Santmyers Youth Center. The cost is $25. Persons interested in attending should contact the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Service at 675-3619. ‘Moral Survival — Fifties* Fiction Register now for the lecture-film series “Moral Survival - Fiction of the Fifties” at the Rappahannock Library, beginning Monday, Feb. 29. Professor Joel Foreman of George Mason’s English Department will speak on The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit. The film based on this book will be shown at the Gay Street Theater the following week, as part of an eight-week series of lectures and films. Visit the Library or call 675-3780 for information. (See article elsewhere in this issue for more details.) The program is free to the public and is made possible in part by a grant from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy.

Washington’s birthday brings cherry recipes BY SANDRA RICHARDSON Extension Affnt. Home Economics When one thinks of George Washington, several things come to mind. He was our country’s first president, for years his birthday was celebrated on Feb. 22, and, of course, George chopped down his father’s cherry tree. Washington’s birthday cannot come to mind without thoughts of cherries. Cherries originated in Asia Minor as far back as 300 BC. Early settlers brought cherries across the Atlantic Ocean with them. By 1629. cherry trees were being cultivated in Massachusetts. Cherries are divided into two groups: sweet and sour. Sweet cherries are the larger of the two, heartshaped, firm, and tender. Sour cherries are a rounder and softer textured fruit. More than 140,000 tons of cherries are consumed by Americans every year. Ninety percent of the sour cherries produced and more than 50 percent of the sweet cherries produced are either canned or frozen. From time to time all of us use maraschino cherries as a garnish or in recipes. These are usually made from bleached and pitted Queen Anne cherries which are steeped in a syrup made of sugar, water, food coloring, and a touch of bitter almond. Maraschino cherries date back some 300 years to Italy where they were soaked in a cordial called “maraschino” made from the marasca cherry. Nutritionally, fresh cherries, both sweet and sour, contain small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Canned and frozen cherries are similar in food value except that those processed with sugar contain more calories. • Fresh sweet: 3V-. oz. = 70 calories • Fresh sour: 3Vi oz. = 58 calories • Canned in light syrup, sweet: 3V2OZ. = 65 calories • Canned in light syrup, sour: 3Vi oz. = 74 calories • Maraschino: 3Vi oz. = 116 calories Perhaps the most famous of all gala desserts is the blazing Cherries Jubilee. Although it is a simple dish to prepare, it quickly sets the mood for a festive occasion. Cherries Jubilee 1/2 cup sugar Dash of salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup water 1 pound pitted dark sweet cherries 2 to 4 tablespoons brandy 1 pint vanilla ice cream Combine sugar, salt, cornstarch, and water. Add cherries; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour brandy over top, ignite, and spoon immediately over ice cream. Makes 4 servings. Diabetics and dieters can join in the celebration without feelings of guilt when served Cherry Parfait. Cherry Parfait 1 box (3 ounces) cherry gelatin 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup hot water Dash of salt 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 can (1 pound) water-packed EXTRA LOW m FOOD LION PRICES! LONDON BROIL, TOP ROUND, & SIRLOIN TIP ROAST, FULL CUT BONELESS ROUND J STEAK & BONELESS SHOULDER ROAST XT $198 ^ ■ Lb. USDA Choice Beef USDA Choice Family Pack Cube *% Steak Crisp Iceberg LETTUCE m FOOD LION V Fresh Green Broccoli ROUND ROAST. GRAPES Stew Beef 8188. 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(3 oz.) cherry flavor gel-; atin 1 tsp. red food coloring (optional)' 4 bananas, sliced 1 cup chopped pecans 2 baked 9-inch pie shells J In saucepan combine pie filling'undrained pineapple, sugar and, cornstarch; cook over medium heat until thick; add gelatin and food coloring, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in’ bananas and nuts. Spoon into pie shells. Refrigerate until firm. Garnish with whipped cream. Makes 2 pies. «" Cake lovers will eryoy both eating and serving Maraschino-Cherry Cake with Marshmallow Frosting. Maraschino-cherry cake 1/2 cup shortening I'A cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 16 maraschino cherries, cut fine . 2 cups plus 6 tablespoons sifted cake flour 3 teaspoons baking pow'der 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cherry juice 1/2 cup milk 4 egg whites } Marshmallow frosting Cream shortening well; add sugar gradually, beating until ligh£ and fluffy. Add almond extract. Miirj cherries with 2 tablespoons floury Sift remaining flour with baking powder and salt. Beginning and end? ing with dry ingredients, add tf? cream mixture alternately with con£? bined cherry juice and milk, beatinp until smooth. Beat egg whites unti£ stiff but not dry and fold into flourj mixture. Pour into two pans (8x8xSg inches) lined on the bottom with wav paper, then greased. Bake in pre« heated moderate oven (350 degrees F.) for about 35 minutes. Cool for 5! minutes. Turn out on racks, peel off; paper, and cool. Spread marshmal-! low frosting between layers and on; top and sides. Garnish with more cut maraschino cherries, if desired. • Marshmallow frosting l'/L> cups sugar 1/3 cup water ! 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites ; 1 V-z teaspoons light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ■ 1 cup miniature marshmallows or ’ 16 large marshmallows, cut up Red food coloring | Combine first 5 ingredients in | top part of double boiler. Beat with ' rotary beater until mixed. Place • over rapidly boiling water; beat con-! stantly for 7 minutes, or until frost-! ing forms peaks. Remove from heat, 1 add vanilla and marshmallows, and ; beat until smooth and of spreading J See CHERRIES, p. 11 I ■ The Home Front I by: Gary K. Olsen CRS • CRB • GRI Many communities around the country are adopting building moratoriums while local officials review zoning ordinances. They are concerned about development bringing heavy traffic and straining local government resources. New windows feature "low emissivity" - they prevent radiant heat from entering or escaping, thanks to an invisible metallic coating. Cost is about 20percent over ordinary double-pane windows, but heating and cooling costs would be cut. Give old favorites an up-to-date look: upholster period furniture with modem fabric. Rule of thumb for insulation: the vapor barrier is always on the warm side. 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Washington residents entertain Valentine Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crews were Mr. «nd Mrs. J. Clark Crews and children Eric and Lorissa of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Baber and son Joey of Brandywine, Md. Happy birthday to Lorissa Crews of Manassas, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crews, who celebrated her seventh birthday Feb. 11. Luncheon guests Wednesday of Mrs. Charlie Burke were her son £nd daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Burke of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Baker and daughters Lesley and Raven and Mrs. Mary Kindall epjoyed Valentine’s Day dinner at Country Cookin in Culpeper. Miss Kim Hawkins of Springfield was a weekend guest of her father Roger Hawkins and grandmother Mrs. Annie Hawkins. . Mrs. Frances Eubank and Johnny Eubank had lunch Sunday at the Village Cafe. Mrs. L. J. Turner had dinner Sunday night with her son and daughter-in-law Dr. and Mrs. John Turner at Waterloo Farms, Warrenton. Happy birthday to Bobby Frazier in Castleton who celebrated Feb. 17. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and family Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Mrs. Ollie Vann of Castleton. Mrs. Ruth Clark and her father Robert L. Frazier had dinner Sunday evening at the Bonanza Steak News from WoodviUe Miss Bonnie Brown of Gaithersburg, Md., spent Saturday with her mother Mrs. Chloe Brown. Rev. L. Starke Jones of Culpeper will be speaking at the Woodville Baptist Church Sunday, Feb. 21, at 11 o'clock. Everyone is invited. James Nelson Rector of Marshall was a guest Sunday of Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Frank Brown. Visiting Mrs. Ada Burke and Mrs. Ruth Rowles Sunday were Mrs. Edna Woodward and children Tabitha, John and Jeffery Woodward of Castleton and Don Bigger By JUNE CLARK Phone 987-8827 staff of Richmond. Ruby and Audrey Pullen and Charlotte Trout of Culpeper were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Ruth Orange. 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Winchester / 667-6777 35 Fealtiertied Lane Federally Insured FSLIC Woodstock / 459 2105 1001 S Main St X)v' & cm shop AT LURAY — ESTABLISHED 1937 ;/GreekNight^ Greek-American Buffet Friday & Saturday, Feb. 26 & 27 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. Also Featuring Daily Luncheon Buffet Breakfast Buffet Every Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. -11 a.m. Weekend Buffet Every Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 4 miles east ofLuray or 4 miles west of Skyline Drive 703/743-5698 Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. JYour Hosts: 4 Lloyd & Katina Wakeman J } & Sons { House in Winchester. Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud visited Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and family in Alexandria Sunday. Guests Monday of Mrs. Janie Pullen were Margaret Jett and Dorothy Jackson. Tommy Walker visited Mrs. Pullen Tuesday, and on Thursday Mrs. Clara Woodward was a caller. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell visited their son Danny Campbell in Front Royal on Sunday. Danny is recuperating from a operation in Warren Memorial Hospital. Monday they visited another son Billy Campbell in Culpeper who is recuperating after surgery at Culpeper Memorial Hospital on the same day as his brother. We wish them both a speedy recovery. The Campbells visited Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lockhart in Front Royal Wednesday and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Campbell in Flint Hill Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell of Frederick, Md., were luncheon guests Saturday of the Leonard Campbells. Mrs. Josephine Wood of Reva Park was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland. If at first you don’t succeed, try something harder. Have a good week! Obituaries Ella Brinklow Elle Mae Brinklow, 57, of Front Royal, died Feb. 8 in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Mrs. Brinklow was born Sept. 23, 1930, in Rappahannock County, the daughter of the late Snowdon and Ernie Shifflett Williams. She was employed by the Virginia Laundry and Cleaners in Front Royal. Surviving are two sons, Grafton D. Brinklow Jr. of Shenandoah Shores and Douglas Lynwood Brinklow of Front Royal, two daughters, Connie Clatterbuck and Sherry Ryder of Front Royal, her stepgrandmother Lena Shifflett of Winchester, a brother Elwood Williams of Huntly, three sisters, Rosie Marie Seekford, Elizabeth Scott and Martha Jones of Front Royal, and nine grandchildren. She was a member of Willis Chapel United Methodist Church, Huntly, where her funeral was conducted Feb. 11 by the Rev. Merlin Shorb. Burial was in the Willis Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Stanley, Norman Hoverter, Mike Ramey, Lewis Norman, Carlan Brooks and Lynwood Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Lincoln Scott, Jerry Scott, Jimmy Scott, Hillman Cox, Debora Cox and Ileen Ramey. Horace Oliver Horace E. Oliver, 79, of Woodstock, died Feb. 10 in the Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Oliver was born May 24, 1908, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Alonzo and Martha Day Oliver. He was a retired auditor with the Veterans Administration and a veteran of Army service in World War II. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Woodstock. Surviving are his wife Grace Val +CONVALESS The Plains Pharmacy Home Health Equipment (800) 237-5717 The Plains. VA entine Oliver, a son Horace E. Oliver Jr. of Fairfax, a daughter Cecelia 0. Pike of Sperryville, two grandchildren and one great-grandson. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were handled by the Dellinger Funeral Home in Woodstock. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home tf Thoughtful Service** Phone 825-2361 Culpeper CEMETERY MEMORIALS Rappahannock Business & Service Directory Next Deadline February 24 Call 675-3338 to place your ad! Only $3.50 per week for a 1 inch space! Call about our combination rates with The Fauquier Democrat, The Clarke Courier, Loudoun Times-Mirror, and The Reston Times 13 WEEK CONTRACT \ Aluminum ( / Sh“»8 \ ALUMINUM 01 VINVl SHNNC Cutters, Shutters Soffit and Fascia HUE RIDGE HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. Culpeper 547-344* Antiques COUNTRY HERITAGE Antiques and Crafts Comer ot Middle St. and Main Washington, Va. 675-3738 Thurs., Fri., Sat. Sun. *********** ##*#*#**#**## MOSTLY YESTERYEAR Antiques & Collectibles Corner of Porter* Gat Streets Washington. Va. *75-3223 Sat. * Sun. ************** RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE Automofce pals A «wnut 732 East Man SC Liny. Vg 703-743-4551 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 30 a m -jpm Sat 0a m 3p m ****♦*♦*♦♦** 5 Building 7 Supplies \ Cherry Slreel Building Supply Corp See Us For Al Your Building Supply Needs 825-0397 miotm u c.um Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat 7:30-5 00 Closad Sunday Distinctive Handmade Kitchens Libraries Ballrooms Mantles and Formal Wall Panetmg Fine Reproduction Furniture You must see ou> Sno*rootn' a«i«y Cupboards. LTD. TnePi*»>s v« 22''' '03 2^3^9*2 \ £op*r 7 copy SERVICE AVAILABLE Copies while you wait , * V C* BiptmikAM Mi** sneet 703 WavNn*ro'' &7S-3JJ8 Dentist 1 W.N. Mayberry, DBsl * Family Dentist Washington Office I 675-3530 w Thursdays * Saturdays I by Appointment I \ Electric & / ) Plumbing \ QUALITY II ELECTRICI PLUMBING Old Work/New Work Farms. Residential. Commercial Licensed and Bonded Amtssvtlle. Va. 703-037-5343 Excavating Tiger Valley BickhoeServier®*^ Charles W. Jenkins Route 1, Box 870 Washington, Va 22747 703/675-3463 Heating OIL HEAT * BURNER Distributor of Exxon. MoMt Petroleum Products ft Exxon LP Gas 2nd SI. A Commtrct Art Front Royal 703 635 4155 Washington 703-675 3214 COMPLETE UNE FEED*., FAfMSUPPUES ii: Purina Feeds, Custom Grinding & Mixing Liquid Feed Supplement Grain Storage Gram Brokerage Ariens Equipment Echo Equipment Liquid Fertilizer & Nitrogen Farm & Lawn Seeds talrhmtaiiN,lM. 325 Wausau Place Culpeper, Virginia 703/825-2381 Painting QUALITY INTERIORS i Specutfimuym Interior Paintity 17031 547-2475 17031 547 3935 1 Pump Installation I f xpert Pump InslalLilion and Repair Service lUtXX .IX.lll.ltilr .1/ CiSqit F—w Coop. Inc •rantfy ftoed B2S-2200 I I Realtors ^ Tax Service* ^ JUSTING. WADE, EX ACCOUNTANT Accounting, Tax Services, Consulting 763 Madison Rd Suite 208 B Culpeper. Va. 22701 703/825-6670 T V. 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Classified Advertising Your Action Number 675-3338 Antique* 1 Antique and used Orentai rugs wanted Any size, condition Pay top dollar 703-548-5881 SPERRYV1LLE ANTIQUE MARKET Winter Hours Saturday & Sunday 10a.m.-5p.m. Antiques, Collectibles, Country Farm Tables Consignments i±<elcome For information call 703 987-8050 or 703 987-8180 Business 3 Opportunities "Mew ' lease option program now available for Professional Toning & Tanning Systems by Suntana Worn Tannmo Beds & Booth. 8 in 1 & iG station toning table sets Call 1800 843-9548 or S04 747-1231. Child 4 Services Loving mother of one will do babysitting in her home in Amissville 703 9375970 Child Care 5 Wanted Responsible person to care for one year old in my home Full time, possible live m Amissville area off Rt 613 Starting March 21, 1988 703 347-9059 Building 8 Materials All Steel Clear- Span Building Sale! 30x40x10$4,990; 40x50x10- $6,390: 40x60x10- $7,490; 50x100x12- $12,990; 60x100x12- $14,990: 80x100x14- $19,990; All prices F.O B. Factory Other sizes Call 1 800 2238028 r Construction 9 Equipment February Closeout ProEngineered Steel Buildings- 30x40x12-$4,287; 30x50x14- $5,395: 40x75x14- $9,380: 50x100x14- $13,795; 100x100x16- $23,995 Other sizes available Pioneer Building Systems 512389-3664. Finn Equip. 10 and Supplies Hi -Mag Mineral - Prevent grass tetany In your cattle this spnng Book now for best prices at County Farm Service, Inc 703 825-2381. Loader-Case W24, 84 totally retxjilt with 3Vs yard bucket. Sale or lease Also 83 International 3588 2 + 2 tractor. John 804,7309500 Mulch hay for sale Call anytime at 703/364-1469 or 301 384-3149. Round bales of hay for sale $15.00. Will deliver. 703/364-1469 or 3013843149 2 Case Backhoes 580-D & 580-SE JD 440-A Skiddernew tires. JD 450 Dozer. JD 350 loader. Case 480-C loader landscaper. All equipment reconditioned. 703 586- 6814 day. 804 239-1838 nights. Firewood 12 for Sale LS. Tree Experts, firewood. landscaping, tree work. Sperryville. Virginia. 703-987-8796 Seasoned hardwood,$90 cord; $50. half cord: mixed. $80 cord Call 703 9878297 Garden 14 Equip, ft Produce Wanted- Old Gravely tractor and accessories Does not have to be in running condition. 703-349-8686 after 8p.m. Happy Ada 20 Happiness is shopping BABYLAND. Weems Lane, Pineville Plaza. Winchester, Va 22601 703-6651899 Specializing in baby furniture and accessories. Camille’s Flowers for all occasions •Weddings •Dinner Parties •Office •Special Events •Gifts Main Street Washington. Va 703/675-3757 Instruction 25 Train to be a Suit locally, full time part-time. Train on live airline computers. Home study and resident training. Financial aid available. Job placement assistance. National Hdqtrs. Lighthouse Pl, FI. A.C.T. TRAVEL SCHOOL 1-800-327-7728 Accredited member N-H-S.C. Livestock 40 for Sale Purebred Angus Bulls. Some sired by Pine Drive. Ray T. Cannon, Castteton, Va. 703/937-4900 or James Cannon, 703/9374700. Beautiful 3V4 year old filly, green broke, high spirits. Very dean gaits. 703/9878736 after 6p.m. Inflation Fighter Pre Pay Your Classified Ad And Deduct 25$ from rates below JLappafjannocfeiietos CLASSIFIED ORDER BLANK Name__ . — AddressCity-State-Zip_ Classification_:Copy- CopyTo Run_weeks 152 emerge De' <*ee« <o» nr'a""''g do« lumDe' 'eo es RATES (per insertion) CLASSIFIED WORD AD: 20 words (or less). $4.40 15c each additional word Save 25c when you pay in advance CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: Per column inch. $5.30 A HORSE & FARM DIRECTORY: Word ad (20 words or less). $20.00 75c each additional word Display type-Per column inch.. $24.00 TRIBUTES & THANKS: $5.50 minimum ($3.25/inch) • GENERAL INFORMATION ERRORS - No adjustment will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by the Monday (5:00p m.) following the date of publication. Prepayment is required for some classifications and types of ads. Call for us further information. AFTER AM AD IS ORDERED it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadlines for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read back to you for any corrections you may want to make. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make a change call us at once! MAIL TO: The Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 Attn: Classified Adv. Dept. Livestock 40 for Sale Wanted to buy- down, crippled and slow cows, steers, bulls. Fair prices paid. 703/788-4930 2 PB. Reg. milking Shorthoms-$425 00 each. 2 P B polled Heretords and 2 PB. 6 month heifer calves A.B.S. sired, $700.00 pair., $1,300 the lot. 703/9375819. Lost and 41 Pound It You have found or lost a dog or cat, call Pet Registry anytime. 703/547-2298. Animals available for adoption. Iliac, for 42 Sale/Rent Stereo includes AM FM radio, 8-track tape, record player. Cabinet model, good condition. $35. Call 703-987-8058 Six new western saddles, 15', handmade. Call 703-987-8927. 78 round bales of good oak hay at the farm. $20/ bale. Easy access. Muster Lane Farm, Middleburg. 703687-6238 or 7036875058. Half price Fantastic deal! Our best large flashing arrow sign $2991 Lighted, non-arrow $289! Unhghted $249! Free letters! See locally. Call today! Factory direct: 1 800/423-0163. anytime. Sewing Machines- Due to school budget cuts, the nation's largest manufacturer offers new heavyduty models, many stitches, buttonholes. everything. 20 year guarantee Originally $449, now $139. Freearm $20 extra. Credit cards. COO. , Free delivery. Limited $ back warranty. 315/5938755. Swimming Pools, $1 layaway. 1987 factory leftovers, $999. Big 19X31 O.D.. 15X24 swim area. Comes complete with deck, fence, liner, filter and ladder. Installation and finances available. Limited supply, call now. 1-800-262-3047. 'Tobacco*-' Chew or smoke a pipe? Big bargains on sweet chewing snuff smokeless, twist plug pipe smoking. Free sample. Write today: Stoker's, Dresden, TN 38225. 1000 Sunbeds, Toning Tables, Sunal- Wolff Tanning Beds, Slenderquest Passive Exercisers. Call for free color catalogue. Save to 50% 1/800/83^3826. Half Price! Flashing arrow signs $299! Lighted, nonarrow $289! Unlighted $249! Free letters! See locally. Call today! Factory: 1-800-423-0163, anytime. MARY’S LITTLE SHOP New & Used Gift Hems Redskin souvenirs. Ceramics. Bnde dolls. Toys. Brass Dower stands and more OLD WOODVILLE POST OFFICE Rt 522 PHOTOGRAPHS Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are $8 for 5x7 and $12 for 8x10. 703/675-3349 Mobile Homes - 44 Sale/Rent New A Used mobile homes New homes start at $16,900 and up. We havedouble wides on our sales lot. Used homes start at $1,900 and up. Bank needs responsible parties to assume payments on 2 & 3 bedroom mobile homes. We have lots available in some locations. Located Rt.29 and Rt.666, Culpeper, Monday-Saturday, 8-6; Sundays 12-6. Virginia Mobile Homes, call 703/825-2446. Double Wide 24X40 $16,995. Clayton Homes. Harrisonburg, VA. Across from K-Mart. No phone calls, please. Musical Instr. 45 ft Equipment FEBRUARY SPECIAL With this ad get 10% off your next purchase of $20.00 or more Calpeper Mask k Calpeper Va M I 703/825-1331 Peisonals 47 family experience. Australian. European. Scadinavian High School Exchange Students arriving in August. Become a Host Family for American Interculturaf Student Exchange. Call 1 /800/SIBUNG Home for the Elderly in Clarke County. Come join our family. Lots of TLC in lovely country setting. Excellent references. 703955-1246 or 703-9551091. Medical Insurance forms piling up? We can help. Professional filing service. Call MCPS, Inc. for brochure (703)476-5609. Turn fat into $$$. Need 100 overweight people to try incredible new weight loss program. Lose weight and/ or make money. Doctor recommended 303/9898311 Services To Abused Families, Inc. Providing battered Women Alternatives for Safety. For help or information call: 349-0309 or 825-TURN SURPRISE! A BELLYDANCER 'or your party! Classy, affordable 5, 15 or 25 minute shows by "ANTHEA". 703/923-4030 Pets 50 Cocker Spaniels - male/ female. AKC top champ lines, shots, vet and breeder checked. Red/ white or black/ white/ tan. Ready now! Call Nancy at 703-667-5783 or 703-6670875. Rentals - 62 Houses Contsmporary Solar, award- winning house on private farm between Warrenton and Washington, Va. Immaculate 2 bedrooms, 1 Vi baths, utilityrec room, living- dining, kitchen, laundry, woodstove- fireplace. Very secluded, complete road maintenance. Pets welcome Available March 15. $650 plus utilities, security deposit, references. Reply to P.0 Box 59-GG, Washington, Va. 22747. Rentals - 66 Wanted to Rent Young couple looking tor 2 bedroom home to rent in or around Rappahannock County. No children. Do have pets. $400-$450/ month. Call 703/347-5175 after 5p.m., ask for Brenda. Young man employed at the Inn is seeking one bedroom apartment or room to rent. References. Call the Inn at 703/675-3800, ask for Carol or John. Real Estate - 67 Wanted Wanted: House or lot in Little Washington limits. Federal official retiring. Settlement within 12 months. Call 703/751-6945 or 202/268-4800. Couple Hoping to purchase (financing?) scenic, protected property for retirement in 1999. Will sign covenants to protect land/ wildlife and your use. 703527-5660. Miac. 43 Wanted CA$H PAID FOR SCRAP CAST IRON Such as Stripped Automotive Blocks, etc prices uerermmec —j By Quantities <• ^ and Qualities 4 Delivered to Our Yard in Culpeper BINGHAM & TAYLOR FOUNDRY Nalle Place 825-8334 Culpeper Real Estate- 68 Sale by Owner 2 acres in Rappahannock County, owner financing, $16,000 Repty to Jim Hitt. Box 252, Castleton, Va. 22716. For Sals - Undivided interest in recreational property in the Shenandoah valley on the Shenandoah River, known as North Fork on the Shenandoah near Front Royal Over 135 acres. Deeded property. Must sell due to health. Has swimming pool, miniature golf, tennis courts, picnic areas, fishing, many other beautiful features and amenities. Hookups for RV's and motor homes. Save <0 percent from original price, only $5,000 Call 12-4484 (Winchester) after 6 p.m. Build your dream with Lincoln Logs. High-quality, energyefficient alternatives to conventional housing at prices you can afford. Call or visit today for Mors information. LTD Country Classic Home* Rt. 1, Box 897 Amissville, VA 22002 (703)937-5663 Real Estate - 69 For Sale Lakafront Bargain Chatham, Virginia- 183 acres. Road, lakefrontage on Cherrystone Lakes. Nearby airport. Danville area. Excellent hunting, fishing. Timber reserved. $127,500. Appointment. Wayne Long 703/8969064. LOCAL AUTHORIZED BUILDER/ DEALER Nationwide Modular Homes. Will build or sell package 703/825-1663 CORBIN HOMEBUILDERS, INC. North American Homes • More %ahu for C.ill Modular Concepts 703 319-8247 oi 1-800-541-1135 Services- 71 Business Auto Insurance problems? Call Leary Insurance for low monthly rates; immediate SR22 filings. Call 703/825- 4234 from 8:30a.m.-4p.m. daily. HAM Electrical Control Corp specializng in commercial/ residential and computer wiring, low rates. Herndon, VA. 703/4374772. Middletown Furniture Stripping. Paint and varnish removed from wood and metal. 7745 Main St., Middletown, Va. Tues. - Sat., 9 - 5. Call 869£695. Mortgage Money available: Air types of mortgage loans, good or poor credit. Brokers protected. Call (703)273-1450 or 800-3CASH11. Old Black and white photos copied, reasonable prices. Hand-coloring available. Cindy Mahan, 703987-3106. Professional Decorating at discounted prices. Cali tor a consultation, or shop at home service. Love Interiors, Inc., 205A Keith St., Warrenton. Open daily 9:30-5, Saturday 10-2. 703/347-0455. Roofing - Gutters -down spoutings. Tinning and roofing of all kinds. Aluminum gutter: down spout. Roof repair. Bill Starks, 703/675-3630, 703/6753724. m in douine - - ' t * Queens ij Experienced and Fully Insured Modem Equipment Chimney Lining BRUCE VIERLING 703/675*3508 Services- 71 Business ATTENTION reVRDKHOEOSNBfc Don't overpay for your home. T.G. Taylor Coartructioa will introduce YOU to CaaSaeatal Moiaiar Ilian' 703/987-8043 Help For Hire •Handyman •Odd Jobs Reasonable Rates Free estimates 703/937-4910 PIANO TUNING: Work guaranteed 30 years ftiU time Warren Emerson Dennis Call collect AmlsivlUe. Va. (703) 937-5857 PHOTOGRAPHS Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are $8 for 5x7 and $12 for 8x10. 703/675-3349 PULLEN’S ELECTRICAL A PLUMNMO State Licensed Now A Old Work Pump Installation Free Estimates on Nriv Work 703-675-3249 BALDWIN BUILDERS Builder/ Dealer Quality Homes by Continental 703/987-8079 Tom Baldwin, Jr. Model shown by appointment WASHINGTON ' VIDEO RENTALS Open Wed.-Stm. 12-7 p.m. VOt's for feat or sale Main Street In the basement of the Miller Bldg. 703/675-3454 VHS flt BETA Sendees - 72 Farm Tree Stumps removed — Neat and reasonable. By STUMP JUMPER, 703777-2349. Services - 73 Home Improvement Phase II Carpentry, all types of home improvements and repairs. Free estimates. 20 years experience. References supplied. 703/439-2636 evenings. 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. Sanding 6 refinish hardwood floors. Reaso ble rates Call Roc 703/635-2558. B dr B BUILDING Specializing in decks, additions ft remodeling 18 years experience No Job too small Call alter 8p.m., 703/837-5280 RUTH KIGER Now serving the Rappahannock County Area HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES announces the addition of Sperryville resident RUTH MGER to our staff. Cal with your questions for her today... Ready to provide personal attention for your real estate needs. (703) 9B7-627S. oT HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES Gary K. Olsen, Broker CRB, CHS, GUI SOS S. Royal Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630 (703)635-7157 lemwt *> WUNVMDUDC.MJN Scnrlces- 75 Mirella aeons Quality Brick Homes- built on your lot 100% complete starting from $36,150. Capes. Ranchers. & 2-stories. no money down financing, free brochures. Call collect Richmond 804/794-4614 or Fredericksburg 703/373-2711. Tributes 77 In loving memory of our dear brother and son, Andrew J. Lewis, who went home to live with God three years ago today, February 14,1985 Though absent, but always near SUM loved, still missed, still very dear You will always be in our hearts Until memory fades and life departs. To see your face, to watch you smile. To sit with you and talk awhile; To be together in the same old way Would be our greatest wish today. Father, Sisters and Brothers Help 101 Wanted Accountant - Culpeper firm needs a capable, well organized, experienced professional in all phases of bookeeping and analysis. The ideal candidate must be a meticulous record keeper with experience in computerized accounting. Is a Fortune 500 company. We offer good salary and benefits. Send resume to: Ford New Holland. 790 James Madison Hwy, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Accountant Career Opportunity in our main office in Manassas, Virginia. Accounting degree and 2+ years of experience required. We offer competitive pay, very good benefits and growth potential. Mail your resume to: Merchants, Inc., Attn. Acct., 9073 Euclid Ave., Manassas, Va. 22110 Accounting Clerk. Full time position with complete company benefits. Previous accounting experience necessary and proficient use of a 10 key calculator is required. For immediate consideration send your resume to: Accounting Clerk, Attn: Ann, P.O. Box 188, Manassas, Va. 22110. Accounts Payable Clerk. Manassas corporation with multiple locations is seeking an experienced AIP Clerk. Data entry and account coding ability is necessary. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our stable and profitable organization. Send your resume with pay expected to Box WW, c/o Fauquier Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186. Accounts Receivable clerk, intellegent, reliable, mature, individual with knowledge of property management receivables. Detail oriented, and good worker, references required. Must have pleasant telephone communication skills, call for appointment, 703-631-7200. Avon Sales. Earn $$$$'s selling Avon at work or where you live. VA/ MD/ DC metro area. Call 703-4517103. Virginia Toll- Free: 1-800-233-1015. Architectural Draft spereon-full time, minimum 5 years experience. Commercial & industrial projects. Manassas architect's office. (703)368-1600 Banking position opening in Trust Operations Department. Knowledge of accounting and data entry required. Call 703/3471711 Ext. 273, 8:30 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Carpenter — Lead Capenter for commerical projects in Loudoun, Fauquier and Prince William counties. Minimum requirements include tools, transportation and phone. For application call 703777-1855 between 7:304:30pm Monday - Friday. Or come by Bernard M. Carlton, Inc., 207 South King Street, Leesburg, VA. Construction— Leesburg area paving company seeking supervisor with at least 5 years experience. Must possess organizational skills and be an aggressive self- starter. Excellent salarv and benefits, call 703-771-8497 or send resume to: Dominion Paving, P.O. Box 309, Herndon, VA. 22070. Cook— Uve In, for private residence. Experienced, good salary. Other help employed. References. 703-687-6608, or 703-6875320 after 5pm. Computer r Entry level position into our arge Manassas company. Knowledge of RPO II language required. Very good Benefits, competitive pay and growth potential. Submit your resume to Merchants, Inc.. ATT: C. P., 8073 Euclid Ave., ' see, Va. 22110. Help 101 Wanted Dishwashers Needed in the Ptaines for full or part time positions. A good opportunity tor someone interested in learning more about fine foods. Please call Ms. Good at 703-2535286. Finish Carpenters wanted for an expanding custom builder working in northern Fauquier County. Only those with experience in custom building and interested in full time work need apply. Must have own tools and transportation. Salary and benefits baaed on ability and experience. Call Miller & Blackwell Construction. Inc. at 703/3642509. Full Time positions are available for green house workers, manufacturing, custodial, retail, grocery, clerical and food service. Can JobShop, Inc., 1-800367-6587 or 703/825-0596 .1 Help 101 Wanted General Freight Hauling. Commercial Transport needs owner/ operators! If you need training, we will train you. You will operate your own tractor. If you don't have one, Commercial Transport offers a purchase program that we think is one of the best in the industry. If you are 21 or over and think you may qualify, call for a complete information package. Cal weekdays: toll free 1/800/348-2147 ask for Operator 524. Commercial Transport is a division of northAmerican Van Lines, a Norfolk southern Corporation subsidiary. Home Construction- Immediate openings, will train, factory environment ages 18 and up. 703/8250596 or 1 -800-367-6587. Landscape Laborer needed full time. Call (703)754- 2222 or (metro)385-0678. pSI#CE 1932|p| DRIVERS NEEDED One of the ten best companies to work for in Amer tea and winner of the U.S. Senate productive award is looking for full time drivers. Minimum requirements for a tractor trailer driver •Clean driving record •1 year tractor trailer driving experience •Current DOT physical •DOT written certification and road testWe will certify if needed •Must be 21 years of age •Must have Va. class A license Applications taken at: 9825 Godwin Drive Manassas, Va. 22110 Monday-Friday For additional information Please cal 703/361 -0151 An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F JOIN (18 IN THE OUT OF DOORS! APPLY NOW FOR YOUR SUMNER JOB! Earn Income, Cash Incentives, A Suntan, Free Passes & More We Need: Day Camp Staff $3.50-56.00 Hr. Pool Staff $3.40-56.00 Hr. Attendants for Golf and Docks $3.75-$5.00 Hr. Concessionaire $3.75 Hr. ^ We operate pools and parks from the eastern to western ends of Prinqe William .^ounty. If you have the right job skills and good customer service skills, we want to hear from you. Prince William County Park Authority 12249 Bristow Rd. Bristow, VA 22013 703-361-7181 E.O.E. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS STUDENTS AND SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS Golf, dock & facility attendants: $3.75-5.00 hr. Locust Shade (S. Triangle) and Lake Ridge Parks Begin as early as March 1: Flexible weekday hours Full-time on weekends Ensure your summer job now! Earn extra money before parks open. If you have good customer relations .skills, are willing to maintain the facility and are looking for a job that provides cash incentives for good performance, call: Prince WDBam County Park Authority 12249 Bristow Rd. Bristow, VA 22013 703-361-7181 E.O£. LAND DEVELOPMENT Site Planner/ Landscape Architect Dewberry & Davis, architects, engineers, planners and surveyors, has an immediate opening for a Site Planner/ Landscape Architect in our Manassas, Virginia and Lake Ridge, Virginia branch offices. Individuals will be responsible for designing and drafting preliminary subdivision and site plans as well as assist in the preparation of rezoning documents and feasability studies. A strong graphic ability is desirable. Applicants should posses B.S.L.A. or equivalent experience. Dewberry & Davis offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages, and a chance to grow with a dynamic organization. Interested applicants should submit resumes to the appropriate office. Manassas Branch Office 7526A Diplomat Drive, Manassas, Virginia 22110, Attn: Marty Crahan Lake Ridge Branch Office 1942 Davis Ford Rd. Woodbridge, Va. 22192 Attn: Gene Millar DEWBERRY & DAVIS EOE/M/F/H/V

Classified Your Action Number 675-3338 Birth announced Ken and Cathy Cieslak are the proud parents of a son, Michael Samuel, born Tuesday, Jan. 12, in West Germany. He is the great-grandson of Mrs. Moffett Brady of Flint Hill. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane of Lanham, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Cieslak of Pittsburgh, Pa. Culpeper Day spaces available The Culpeper Jaycees will sponsor Culpeper Day Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Davis Street in Downtown Culpeper. Persons interested in reserving a space to display crafts and exhibits must send in completed entry forms by April 15. The cost of each space (equivalent to a parking space) is $10. For entry forms and information call Rusty or Sue Jenkins at 8257768. Cherries Continued from Page 8 consistency. Add a few drops of food coloring, if desired. It would be unpatriotic to be talking about “The Father of Our Country” and forget to mention Deep-Dish Cherry Pie, which has become nearly as all-American as apple pie. Deep-Dish cherry pie with shortcake crust 1 can (1 pound) pitted red sour cherries 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Dash of salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup prepared biscuit mix 1/4 cup milk Drain cherries and reserve juice. Combine 3/4 cup sugar with flour and salt. Gradually stir in cherry juice. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice, butter, and cherries; pour into 1-quart casserole. Combine biscuit mix and 2 tablespoons sugar; add milk and beat well. Spoon batter over cherries. Bake in preheated hot dven (400 degrees F.) for 20 to 26 minutes, or until brown. Makes 4 servings. Help 101 Wanted Mechanic, experienced. Please apply in person Skyline Nissan. Culpeper, Virginia. 703/547-3344. Mechanic, small engine, general lawn and garden and 2-cycle experience desired to work at our friendly, growing dealership. Call Homestead Lawn Equipment at 703/349-1066. Heeded • Plumbing serviceman. Call 703/825-0025. Northern Virginia contractor needs operators for pans, loaders and dozers. Good pay and benefits. Experience preferred. Call Hilco, Inc. 703/591-4300. weekdays. Help 101 Wanted Nurse/ registered- Fun time, permanent, rotating shifts. $19,147-$26,169. Submit State application to Nottoway Correctional Center, P.0. Box 468, Burkeville. VA 23922. Application deadline: 3/2/88. EOE Photojoumallet - Awardwinning weekly seeks experienced photographer who has a commitment to excellence and can produce top work under strict deadlines. Full benefits package. Advancement potential. Send resume, work samples to: Editor, The Fauquier Democrat, Box 631,Warrenton, VA 22186. Please, no telephone cads. Truck Drivers Shipping and Receiving Dockworkers, Laborers, Assemblers Woodworking plant in Haymarket, Va. has need for good steady employees to work in our plant and shipping department. Good starting salary and benefits. Call 8a.m.-5p.m., Monday-Friday: _ 703/754-4163 Immediate Opening INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN Excellent wage and benefit program. Send resume or apply in person to: The Rochester Corporation Personnel Office P.O.Box 312 Culpeper. VA 22701 E.O.E. Carpenters & Group Leaders 20K Potential + Holidays + Benefits + Vacations Advancement opportunities and incentives. Guaranteed wage during training. Work year round under roof Assembly of construction products. No heavy lalx>r involved. We are located in Haymarkct, Va. 10 miles from Manassas on Rt 66. Call our Personnel Director at: Metro S88-0078 or 703/754-4163 6a.in.-5p.iH. HELP WANTED LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TOWN HOME COMMUNITY IN WARRENTON IS ACCEPTING BIDS FOR CARE OF ITS COMMON AREAS FOR 1988. CALL 703/642-4046 M-F AND ASK FOR MARTY Party Chief Manassas, Virginia Dewberry & Davis, architechts, engineers, planners and surveryors, one of the leading land development engineering firms in the Washington. D C. area is currently seeking a Party Chief for our Manassas, Virginia branch office. Dewberry & Davis offers competitve wages, comprehensive benefits and the chance to grow with a dynamic organization. For immediate consideration, please call Jimmy Portella, 7526 A Diplomat Dr., Manassas. Va. 22110, 703/369-4933. Dewberry & Davis EOE/M/F/H/V PHARMACIST INTRODUCING DART DRUG! Dart Drug is opening a new store in Culpeper and we are seeking energetic and enthusiastic pharmacists. We offer flexible work schedules, excellent working conditions, great salaries and benefits and opportunities to council patients in a professional environment. For more information please send resume or call: Nancy Barnhart DART DRUG 3301 PennsyDr. Landover, MD 20785 301/341-0600 OUTDOOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES Park Groundskeepers Up to $7.08/Hour Park Rangers $6.50/Hour Park Caretakers $5.82/Hour We have a flexible schedule for you: 6-10 Months«Weekends*F-T, P-T Great incentives: Salary, additional earnings, advancement opportunities, training, leave and benefits for some jobs. We welcome students and retirees. Prince William County Park Authority 12249 Briatow Rd. Briatow, VA 22013 703-361-7181 e.OJ. Help 101 Wanted OTR Drivers. Driver recruiting. McClendon Trucking. 1/800/633-5647 M-F Noon-4:30pm. 2 years recent DOT certified. OTR experience. Clean MVR. Minimum age 23. Excellent benefits and pay. Salesperson, Full and part time. Home Center. Expanding, growing company in Loudoun County, Virginia. Prefer experienced, will train. Excellent benefits: Hospital and life insurance, vacation, sick leave, profit sharing and employee discounts. FOE. Phone 703-7777919, ask for Mr. Milbourne. The Area's Largest Banquet Facility is seeking a BANQUET MANAGER with sales experienced preferred. Hill time / flexible hours. Call for interview: Lee-Jack son/Best Western (703) 662-4134 711 Millwood Ave., Winchester Help 101 Wanted Self starting, motivated, responsible woman or teenager wanted for full or part time housecleaning at country inn. Flexible hours; near Slate Mills. 703/9878025. Shift into high gear- The need is growing for owner/ operators geared to moving household goods. Get into a high demand career today. Join the Relocation Services Division of North American Van Lines. You will operate your own tractor. If you don’t have one, we offer an attractive purchase program. We provide training (no expenence necessary) and clothing allowance. Single operator or teams including husband and wife are welcome. Life, medical and dental insurance programs available. If you are 21 years of age or older call today for a complete information package. 1/800/348-2191 Ask for Dept. 524. South Wales Golf Course taking applications for summer and seasonal work on golf course. Part time and full time. Pick up applications at Maintenance Barn. Monday- Friday. 8-3. Youth- ages 18-21. Earn *5.00 per hour. Call JobShop, Inc., 703/8250596 or 1 -800-367-6587 DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Old well established Manassas company is seeking an aggressive person to accept this position to head our data processing department. Conversion from S/36 to larger system in the near future. Salary based on experience and an excellent benefit package, including profit sharing. Mail your confidential resume to: Merchants, Inc. Attention: DP 9073 Euclid Avenue Manasass, Virginia 22110 Richardson Electric Needs mature individuals who are willing to be trained as: Electricians Excellent opportunity for advancement and security. Top salary. Companay benefits. Work in Manassas/ Chantilly areas. 703/347-0709 Metro 273-0909 Help 101 Wanted Texas Oil Company needs mature person for short trips surrounding Rappahannock County Contact customers. We train. Write: O.R. Dickersori, Pres.. Southwestern Petroleum, Box 961005, Ft. worth, Texas 76161. Truck driver to deliver plants in 18' straight truck during March and April. Call Long Mountain Nursery, 703/675-3707. Warehouse Manager, health foods distribution. Salary approximately $16,000. Madison County. References required. 703/987-8551. PART TIME FURNITURE SALES Our quality furniture sells itself. You provide the product knowledge and creative ideas. Permanent. part-time position. 3 days a week including 2-3 Saturdays a month On job training. Apply in person: Country Home Furniture Bypass. Wanenton Forklift Operator Experienced forklift driver capable of operating 35,000 lb capacity hyster. Duties include: storing and loading precast concrete products. Benefits include: paid vacation. sick leave, holidays. Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, pension and profit sharing and education expense. Apply in person to: Smith-Midland Corporation Rt.28 Midland, VA 22728 Sandblaster Needed for pre-cast concrete plant. Must be able to sandblast architechtual pre-cast concrete panels to approved specifications Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, pension plan, profit sharing, paid tuition and education expense. Apply in person to: Smith Midland Corp., Rt. 28, Midland, Va. 22728 FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Luray Motor Company’s February Overstock Sale on every MUSTANG (4-cylinder and manual transmission) and every ESCORT! "STRAIGHT SALE Example STICKER PRICE..$9,309“ SALE PRICE....$8,540“ FORD MOTOR CO. REBATE.. $400“ BALANCE TO FINANCE.$8,140“ 10% X 60 Months/Your Payment is $173.67 STICKER PRICE.$10,21S« SALE PRICE.S9,434°° FORD MOTOR CO. REBATE.. . $400 BALANCE TO FINANCE.$9,034°° 10% X 60 Months/Your Payment is $192.74 OTHER REBATES AVAILABLE TAURUS.$750 CASH BACK THUNDERBIRD.5400 CASH BACK THUNDERBIRD TURBO CPE..51,000 CASH BACK AEROSTAR WAGON t VAN.5500 CASH BACK BRONCO II.5500 CASH BACK RANGER.5500 CASH BACK F SERIES TRUCKS.$500 CASH BACK (Minuil Transmission Only) QUALITY USED CARS & TRUCKS Ford Cars 1*0) Esc art. AT. AC. 4*r. 1*17 T a Mr 40* Wofon. I*17 CXI*. J spd.. AC. AM/PM Cassette. 1*0) Mustanf LX. 1*04 LTD II, Maroon. 1*04 Tli ion dor bird Turbo, Rod. im Thundorbird Turbo. J-spd.. Blue .. IIM Touru* OL. 4-dr. INI Bicorl. l-dr. 1*04 Toon no. 4-dr. 1*04 Thundorbird. V0. 1*04 Escort Wofon. 1*04 LTD II, Oroy. 1*04 LTD II. Silwor. 1*01 Muilonf. 1*01 Escort Wo«on.». 1*01 Escort Wo«on, AT. AC. 1*00 Musfano. *7,m SI 2,700 $t,m $t,995 $7.99$ S 11,200 $11,200 sn.soo $5,295 . $5,195 ..$0,2*5 $MfS . $5,295 . .$$,295 $2,075 S3.WS . $2,175 $2,4*5 .. $2,195 Competitive Make Cars 1*04 Pontiac Flora SC.$9,595 1*0$ Eonautt Alliance.$3,2fS 1*04 Honda CRX.$$.29$ 1*01 Car a liar We ten.$4,19$ 1*01 Chevrolet Comoro Z-M.$7,99$ 1*0) Ronaolt Allianco.$3,200 1*0) Plymouth Reliant.$2,99$ INI Dod«* Como*.$3,49$ 1*0) Chevrolet Camara Z-M.$7,49$ INI Chevrolet Chevelto.$3.$00 1*0) Pontiac T-1000.$2,000 1*01 Arte* K. $2.19$ Wo Chevreiei Camara.$2,49$ Ford Trucks 1*0) P-IM XLT Lariat 4».$11,400 1*0) Ranyer.$4,49$ 1*0* P-IS0 4a).....to, 5*5 1*01 P-i$0. Red.$4,99$ 1*0) P 1)0. Blue.. $$,99$ "« ’....$4.39$ 1*47 F IJ0 4H... ...v.$$,19$ 1*01 P-1 JO 4a4.*.$4,99$ »«•» *•'". $4,49$ i*00 P-iJO.$3,7$0 *'»•.$3,49$ »”• $2,99$ »”« *'»•.$2.99$ 1**4 Bronco.$2,99$ Vans l*)0 Pord Work Van..$3.$9$ Competitive Make Trucks 1*0) Oodo* Dakota 4o4.$9,99$ 1*0) Chevrolet C IO.$4,79$ 1*00 Chevrolet Luv 4«4^,.$4,59$ Mechanic Specials 1*14 Chevrolet Pickup.$99$ 1*)) Pord P 100 w/topper.$49$ •*)• Volkswapon. S42S Lurav Motor Coses pony’s Saloo Department is opsn Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.no.>7:00 p.sn. and Saturday. 8:00 a.on.*3:00 p.sn. North Broad Street, Luray, Virginia 2283S Phone: 743-5128 Dealer No. 195 Help 101 Wanted Truck Drivers — Tandem dump truck experience, $9 per hour Bring current driving record to: J.B. Shotweil 4 Son, Inc., 1106 Sterling Road, Sterling, VA. (703)450-2340 Production Workers Production employees needed for precast concrete plant. Experience not necessary, but must be energetic and dependable. We are an aggressive growing company with opportunities for advancement. Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, pension and profit sharing, and education expense. Apply in person to: Smith-Midland Corporation RL 28 Midland, VA 22728 Vehicles 200 For Sale 1983 Nissan Sentra Deluxe. 4-door, 5-speed, doth interior, AM.FM stereo cassette, air conditining, tilt wheel, excellent condition, $3,100. 703/937-5068. 1980 Mustang) 4 speed, AM/FM cassette, many new parts, runs well, body good $950 703/675-3428. Vehicles _ 200 For Sale - » Bustin’ Snow Drifts! 1987 Suzuki Samuri, 5 speed 4 wheel drive, excellent condition, convertible, am/fm cassette, back seat, white with blue sport striping. Alarm system. 4 year extended warranty. $8,000. 703-777-7174, after 5 p.m.. 1976 Chevy Suburban— Dual air-conditioners, new engine, radiator, radials, heavy duty battery, transmisison. Red/ white. Looks like new, excellent condition! $5,000. 703-4370544. 1965 Pontiac Fiero SE, silver, 4 speed, 6 cylinder, air conditioning, tilt wheel, am/fm stereo, sunroof, new tires, 5 year warranty. One owner, low mileage. Must sell. Best offer. 703-7778499. 1983 Bulck Century Limited 4-door, 4-cylinder, excellent condition. Like brand new. One owner. $5000 or best offer. 703938-5472 Evenings or 703444-4460 Days. 1965 Dodge 3/4 Ton PickUp. 19/8 engine. New '.es all the way around. Excellent turning condition. Needs (saint. Four on the floor. $800. Call Windle. 635-4226. 1972 Otdsmobile 96. AT. AC. Power windows/locks. Excellent condition. $600. Call 635-2697. Vehicles 200 For Sale 1962 Chrysler Le Baron, 2 door hard top, p.s.. p.b., am/fm stereo, front Wheel drive, air conditioned, extra dean. $2750 or best offer. 703/825-5482. 1960 Dodge Pickup, 4 wheel drive, $30Q. 703/675-3639 after 6p.m. 1980 Mustang, p.b., p.s., 3- speed with overdrive, very dependable, tires like new. $1,700 or best offer. 703/825-6539 or 703/8256430 leave message. 1979 Chevrolet station wagon, $500. Call 703/3471595. 1979 Ford Courier pickup. New high performance engine. $1,000. 703/9878257. 1977 OMsmobile Su^ preme Cutlass. Excellent running condition. $600. 703/937-4551. 1975 Honda - well-cared for. Not pretty, but reliable. $400 or offer. 703/3479557. 1972 Chevrolet station wagon, good motor and transmission, needs work. $400 or best offer. 703/9878593 after 7:30p.m. 1969 Ford Van. 302 automatic. a.c., 3/4 ton, window van, good condition. $900 or best offer. 703/8252036. 1958 Ford Fairtane, no rust, $3,600. Reply to Jim Hitt, Box 252, Castleton, Va. 22716. 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Rezoning Continued from Page 1 Presently, any utility placement in town requires a special use permit from the Town Council. Attending the hearing were Roseann Wells, a representative of Centel telephone company, and Potomac Edison district manager Harry Saufley and engineer Pete Jackson. Ms. Wells introduced herself as the new Centel manager in Front Royal, then expressed the company’s willingness to work with the town to place any new phone lines underground “It would not," she added, "be feasible to put existing lines underground. Any costs to the company would be passed on to its customers." Mrs. Thomasson questioned Ms. Wells on the “town tax” item on customers' bills: “What’s it for? This $3 each month — the town does not get it." Ms. Wells replied that she didn’t know the answer, and promised to "get back to” Mrs. Thomasson with an answer. Dr. Werner Krebser told the utility representatives that he is "puzzled" by their problems in putting the utilities underground. “All the utilities are underground along Rt. 522 from Front Royal to Washington; why do you say it’s not feasible?" “It’s not economically feasible,” Ms. Wells said, “to dig up the town’s streets and sidewalks." What about burying all the utilities in the same trench. Dr. Krebser continued. “The maintenance and overhead (for underground lines) is much less. I don’t see what’s the problem." Mr. Saufley told the audience ’ that Potomac Edison had been negotiating with the town for the past seven months over the possibility of burying the utility’s electric wires. In the interim, at the Council’s request, a Potomac Edison proposal to upgrade the electric services in the town has been on hold, he noted. Mr. Saufley pointed out that existing services and new installations are two different things. Underground “can be done, but it’s a costly installation,” he said. “I’m not here to take a stand; I don’t see poles as beautiful, I see them as a necessity. We’re willing to work with you, but underground installations are going to be more expensive.” Mr. Saufley added that maintenance of underground lines is a bit less, “but not much.” Mr. Jackson, the utility’s engineer, said that, contrary to popular belief, there are maintenance prob^ lems with buried lines, and the re~ pair costs are “astronomical, ten times the cost to replace an overhead line.” Councilman Skowronski said he finds it “curious” that Virginia Power’s rates to bury lines in Warrenton are "one-tenth” of Potomac Edison’s charge. That may be true, Mr. Saufley acknowledged, “but our rates are lower per month.” Mr. Reynolds pointed out that “it’s true, is it not, that Potomac Edison installs underground lines by law in other areas. Is there a different cost between subdivisions and single-family dwellings?” Mr. Jackson said that all new construction in Maryland must be served by underground utilities. The costs are spread differently, he said, principally to the developer. Jim Thomasson asked if the cost of the underground installation could be spread over time. No, Mr. Saufley replied. The utility is willing to split up the costs, but one-third of the project cost would be due before work begins, one-third when the job is half completed, and the balance due upon completion. The cost estimate from the utility, Mavor Morehouse added, is $660,000. “How do you amortize equipment costs now?” asked Dr. Krebser. “We borrow,” Mr. Saufley replied. “Oh, so you borrow,” Dr. Krebser shot back. “That’s what we want to do. In Europe it’s been done for 50 years.” Ms. Day expressed her frustration over the utility’s resistance to change. “The way they transmit electricity is the same since electricity was discovered. I wish they would take some of their advertising money and spend it on development.” ‘That’s to the point,” Dr. Krebser added. “The utilities don’t want to change. They need a little forcible pressure.” “Given the costs we’ve been quoted,” Mayor Morehouse said, “it’s not feasible for us to do improvements at this time. Our position is that we would like your Our Reputation is Building February 18, 19 & 20, 1988 Come see the 1988 Design Highlights and take advantage of the special savings Find out what's new at Morton Buildings! This is a good time for you to discuss your building needs. Bring in your plans and ideas. There will be fresh donuts, hot coffee and as always we will be there to help. ^MORTON BUILDINGS, INC. Excellence — Since 1903 1918 Industrial Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701 825-3633 Hours: 9-5 Coder* be offering COURSES FOR BEGINNING FRESHMEN The courses are schedu.^ » . 1 opportunity to reqister for ?,ve student an are des,^ courses Sfi credits. P e M y conversion to semester EnSUsh Composltloa l Tues-arHiu*s. CoUc9eGraminer ^U^Oaon. Gen. College Math ““S-Mp-m. Registration is scheduled for March 2&3 Noon - 7:00 p.m. aZTjf0rmati0n “"869-1120 Jindask for counseling services. c/'cu^ajr ^Zjom/nu/u/p. ^o/Zeye P O BOX 47. MIDDLETOWN, VA 22645 703-869-1120 maintenance and improvement schedule.” The mayor then delivered what he called “a message to the home office," and asked the utility representatives to deliver it. “We want to bury the utility lines in this historic town. This desire will not be shuffled away. We would like your cooperation to finance it over time. If we don’t get that cooperation, we will look to the way that other companies work with other historic towns. We will see what arrangements can be made. Then, when your utility comes up before the State Corporation Commission (for license renewal), we'll be there to make our pitch.” Mrs. Willis added that the pending project to renovate the town’s water system presents a “golden opportunity” to put the lines underground — since the town’s streets and sidewalks will be torn up for that project. The tension in the room became electric when Fran Eldred stood up and told the utility representatives that “service in this town is absolutely unbelievable: it stinks with capital letters." She said she feels that the Council’s minimum requirement of the companies, particularly Potomac Edison, ought to be that “the lines and lights be less offensive,” that they clean up the “schlock” which they have put up all over town. Her husband Charlie added that “nothing is consistent. Look at the fixtures around town, every leftover light from the throwaway piles in your storage yards” has been put up in Washington. x unco exit puui mamtained, he added, pointing to a line strung loosely across the intersection of Main and Middle Streets. “If those lines were inspected, you’d be in trouble.” Two years after the line was installed, a truck caught it and pulled it down. “They wrapped it around the other lines to hold it up. I’m timing it to see how long it takes to unwind.” Another time, the street light at that intersection burned out, Mr. Eldred said. After three weeks, a crew arrived to replace it. They put a new bulb in, then as the cherry picker crane swung away, it caught the light and broke the replacement. “I won’t tell you what the man said.” Since the crew brought only one bulb, he added, it was another three weeks before the bulb was replaced again. Mr. Saufley pointed out again that some maintenance has been I Building? I Paint Lumber Miliwork Hardware Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO., INC. on the by-pass, Warrenton 347-1400 Line Up with Lyne AN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, for a partnership, a group of friends or professionals, a developer or individual looking for a homesite to relax surrounded by nature’s beauty. This 238 acre wooded tract has it all. Readily accessible, mountain top, views, streams, desirable terrain relatively free of rot. A wise selection of trees with dogwoods scattered throughout. Shown by appointment. $1500 per acre, cash preferred, terms considered. W.H. Lyne, Broker 703-987-8588 Rt. 1 Box 495 Washington, VA. Phyllis H. Yancey John L Marocchi Viewtown,Va. Sperryville, Va. 703-937-4436 703-987-8645 held up because of the negotiations over underground installations. He said the utility has allocated $50,000 to “clean up” the town. Mr. Jackson’s suggestion that the incandescent lights presently installed in town be replaced with mercury vapor bulbs met with boos and hisses from the audience. “This is a historic town," Mr. Eldred said. “1 doubt we want it lit up like Tyson’s Corner.” His reply met with claps, cheers and nods from the residents listening. The incandescent lights may be obsolete, he added, but certainly the utility has some bulbs somewhere. “There’ve got to be places where you can find them." “We would like some of the benefits which you provide your other customers,” Mr. Morehouse repeated. “Perhaps we need to direct our requirements to the General Assembly to find ways for you to help us with this.” Mrs. Eldred apologised to the engineer if he is new on the job. “This is a situation which has existed over years,” adding that she gives the utility credit for good performance in emergency situations. “You may prove yourself if you are new oh deck. We are a small town in your large pond. Centel is far worse — but what you do is visible. I look forward to w hat you are going to do,” she added, "but please, dear God, don’t light us up like a shopping mall." After closing the public hearing, the Council accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation to amend the ordinance to permit underground utility installations by right. The amendment was passed unanimously. Award Continued from Page 1 grees. “We’ve got winters in North Dakota a lot colder than that!” the RCHS senior joked. The kids had a range of answers when asked later what they’d learned from the project: • “Patience.” —Jay Burke. • “Something is always going to go wrong." — Marnie Turman. • "That we can stay up all night.” — Angie Armentrout. • “Nobel Prizes aren’t up that high. We can reproduce them ourselves.” — Daniel Cremers. • “Just because we’re a small school doesn’t mean we can't accomplish big things." — Sean Wayland. [—Sperryville Realty—. SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM (703) 987-8088 - Office This spacious home has beautiful hardwood floors, 6 bedrooms, living room w/fireplace, dining room, new kitchen, den in basement, 2 baths. Fenced lot, workshop with attached 3 auto carport. $125,000. Three bedroom brick rambler, kitchen, dining and living area combined with fireplace, 2 baths, full basement. Garage and large metal building. All on 3.8 acres on paved road. $79,000. On Old Rag Mt., and Ragged Run, partially furnished 3 room cabin with fireplace, well, 1 acre on state road. $39,000. On Rt.,211 in Sperryville 5 unit motel apartment complex, gift shop, fruit stand, restorable 2 story frame home, .95 acre, town sewer. $150,000. James W. Leake - 987-8236 Barbara Sisk Julian Brown 987-9015 987-8758 Bud Corder Joseph Nordone 675-3291 987-8691 John Eubank Carson Johnson 987-8146 987-8720 u\v Prices from the sixties • Underground utilities • Water and sewer • Wooded lots • Paved roads by Sovereign Homes, Inc. 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Piedmont District Supervisor Charles Estes asked that higher priority be given to improvements on Route 622. “That’s in this year’s budget," said Mr. Moore. The Highway Department is working with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, which holds a conservation easement on the only property which has not donated the necessary right-of-way. Cars are caught between the river and a hard rock at Rock Mills, where Route 626 takes a long, hard, blind curve, said Elizabeth Gaskell, suggesting that the department put up reflecting mirrors so drivers can see another vehicle approaching. “I wish I could donate the pavement they put on my road two years ago to some of you folks!” said Lou Hatter. Since the paving of Rt. 608, the road sees more traffic travelling at higher speeds, he told the highway department representatives. On a sharp 90-degree bend about one-half mile off Rt. 231, Mr. Hatter asked for a sign warning of the approaching narrow', blind curve.“There’s going to be an accident there sooner or later,” he said of the spot, where the road drops off sharply into a streambed on both sides. “There’s mud coming up in the middle of the street" on Route 615 from the Culpeper County line to where the road meets Route 617, said Donald Friedenstein. “In a lot of places the road IS the ditch. The water runs down the road,” he said, adding that conduits have not been cleaned in several years and are clogged with debris. Friends visiting described Route 615 as “a logging road,” he said. Mr. Friedenstein also noted that two oak trees are leaning at a sharp angle over Route 615. “With rain and a little wind, they’re going to. come right down across the road,” and maybe on top of a passing car or school bus, he said. Stonewall-Hawthorne Supervisor Nelson Lane, noting the “conflicting interests” involved in road improvements, proposed that the Highway Department change its statewide policy to allow secondary roads to be paved without the donation of a 50-foot right-ofway. Requiring that right-of-way will make all the county’s rural roads “look like interstates.” 1 As to specific projects, Mr. Lane asked that a railing be erected along a steep bank on Route 649. “I don’t think metal guard rails are pretty, but it might be appropriate there.” He also requested surface treatment for Route 707 through Slate Mills.' Mr. Moore, who was named resident engineer in 1987, when Don Askew was promoted to the Fredericksburg District office, noted that his predecessor had “used imagination quite often” in designing road improvements to spare trees and other components that give character and beauty to country roads. 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v< ••■ ' ' *■ ' Join the excitement -:V Spring is a rpagk time in Virginia. No other state can claim the rich slate of spring steeplechase races which fill weekends from the end of February through May. Northern Virginia can claim no other sport which packs so many spectators and participants together, though they are far from any stadium. Steeplechasing is conducted among the rolling hills and open country of the Piedmont and it is this unique setting that creates a sport so appealing for so many. The fields, hills and fences provide a i challenge incomparable to flat track 1 racing. But beyond racing, the country-fair atmosphere of a steeplechase meet is a delightful excuse for a picnic, a time for socializing and a time of fresh, spring air. For the sportsmen, it is a time to prove their horses over hill and dale, timber or brush. It is also a time of comradeship when, after 13 weekends of sport, the horses become the heroes and those who've ridden and watched them through the long spring season become simply their admirers. Point-to-points offer few cash purses to winners. Usually their material rezoard is a simple piece of silver plate. It is the - ageless appeal of horses, the upcoming challenge of each obstacle on the course and that final burst of power coming home that gets sportsmen, and women, out on the course year after year. Arundel Newspapers extends an invitation to all to join this rich sporting tradition in Virginia. We're proud to share this slice of a sport which makes so many of our equine and equestrian heroes, that brightens our local culture and brings so much to our area through the community spirit it creates. Tina Skinner Equestrian Sports Editor Inside Thirteen meets fill fall calendar .Page 3 Manners and dress for the races.Page 5 j For that special tailgate table.Page 9 ! A different kind of race —for pairs.Page 11 Pull-out reference guide to the races.Page 13 Will the kids be racing this year?.Page 16 A promising new trainer, Lilith Wilson .Page 18 Pictorial glance at races past.Page 22 On the Cover The silks of Eva Dahlgren and Dr. William Russell, leading lady and gentleman riders on the 1987 point-topoint circuit, create a scene commonly found outside the jockey's tent. Staff photo by Steve Eaton Manassas Office l703)361-0241/Metro 631-0160 Our New Warrenton Office (703)347-1080 Fine Dining Regional Americ. w y w\ Warrenton's Cozy Informal Cafe with Outside Terrace .\*tp#n*\s 67 Waterloo St. Warrenton (703) 347-4300 Sun.-Thurs. 11:30a m.-12 p m . Fri. Sc Sat. 11:30 a m.-2 a m.

Thirteen opportunities for race goers Thirteen race meetings will thunder on Virginia soil this spring. Each has a unique character and feeling to offer its participants and spectators. 31st Casanova Hunt Point-to-Point Saturday, February 27 Casanova Hunt traditionally has the honor of heralding the spring season, and though Mother Nature isn't always kind, the < hunt always seems to enjoy a large crowd of spectators. Master of Foxhounds Col. Samuel Richards says people have cabin fever by the time the first meet rolls around and they're determined to get out, whatever the weather. This year Casanova Hunt will provide nine races for spectators, four over timber, three over cedar hurdles and two on the flat. The first race kicks off at 12:30 p.m. The Mt. Sterling Farm race course is located on Route 605 near Warrenton. For more information call 347-3611 or 788-4401. Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point Saturday, March 5 In addition to eight races and a hunting pair event, Rappahannock Hunt throws in a hound race and possibly a mule race this year. Rappahannock Hunt is famous for its dare-devil risks as the hounds hunt over some of the most mountainous country in Virginia. They run their race meet on the side of a mountain; the upside taxes the strength of the best while the downside makes a steady pace difficult. Four races will be run over timber, two over hurdles and one on the flat. In addition, juniors on large and small ponies will get the first crack at the flat course, when they start the card off at noon. A hunter pair race starts at 10 a.m. The course is located on Route 522, one mile east of Sperryville. For more information call 987-8703 or 547-2810. 39th Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point Saturday, March 12 The drive alone to the Blue Ridge Hunt races makes the day worthwhile. Woodley Farm, sight of the annual event, is nestled in some of the most beautiful mountain country of Virginia. Spectators at the races stand atop a large promontory while the races surge below. Last year the competition was sharp, with close finishes in nearly every race. This year 10 races fill the day's card — with five exciting timber races, three races over hurdles and two contests on the flat. The first race is slated for 12:30 p.m. Woodley Farm is located near Berryville. For more information call 837-1719, 955-3828 or 837-2904. 47th Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point Saturday, March 19 Warrenton Hunt runs its annual pointto-point in Warrenton, where development crowds the classic setting of this race meet. Nevertheless, the course is virtually unchanged and still accommodates the many spectators who enjoy perfect views of the races. Last year the hunt opened up the infield for spectators, so viewers can sit in the middle of the action as the horses race around them. Six races will be run in all: three over timber, three over hurdles. The first race goes off at 1 p.m. For more information call 347-3104 or write Warrenton Hunt Point-toPoint Races, P.O. Box 972, Warrenton Va. 22186. Piedmont Fox Hounds Point-to-Point Saturday, March 26 The Rokeby Challenge Bowl is up for grabs by gentlemen foxhunters — again. Contested over 3V* miles, the final race is only one of eight races carded for the 47th running of this Upperville race meet. Three timber races in all will be disputed, in addition to three hurdle races and two races on the flat. The Salem Course in Upperville sends its timber toppers off on a figure-eight course, most of which is visible to spectators. The 47th running of this annual event begins at 11 a.m. with a hunter pace event and the races get under way at 1 p.m. The course is located on U.S. Route 50 in Upperville, opposite the historic show grounds of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show. For more information call 592-3304 or 592-3377. Arundel Staff Photo/Wendy Arundel The spring steeplechase season in Virginia starts jumping late in February and continues through 13 weeks of frequent races. Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point Saturday, April 2 Glenwood Park is a favorite race course for many fans. Stone bleachers and a hill provide perfect viewing, and the Blue Ridge Mountains and two ponds prove a perfect backdrop fora day of racing. There will be a lot of racing, with 10 races crowding the day'scard. Four timber races, three hurdle and three flat races will make for heated competition. Post time for the first contest is 1 p.m. Earlier in the day, a hunter pace event will pit pairs over four miles of hunting country. For more information call 687-6266 or 777-6700. Old Dominion Hunt Point-to-Point Saturday, April 9 Hills, hills and more hills provide the excitement and the competitive challenge and scenic splendor at the Ben Venue Farm race course. Eight races are scheduled for the day, including three over timber, three over hurdles and two on the flat. Three races offer purses as an extra incentive to racehorse owners. Two hurdle races and one timber contest offer $3,000 in purse money. The day starts early, at 10 a.m., with a hunting pair event. The first race gets under way at 12:30 p.m. Ben Venue Farm is located on Route 211 west of Warrenton. For more information call 347-0603 or 364-2339. Please see next page

Strawberry Hill Races SaturdayApril 16 Held on the State Fairgrounds in Richmond, this popular sanctioned steeplechase meet celebrates spring with a strawberry theme. The races have a long history, dating back to 1895 when they were organized and sponsored by the Deep Run Hunt Club. TTiev were revived in 1928, and in 1973 the State Fair of Virginia took over the role of sponsoring the race meet. This year will mark the 55th annual running. Seven races are carded for the day, featuring the historic Deep Run Hunt Cup timber race, five races over hurdles and one on the flat. For more information call (804) 228-3200. 22nd-Annual Oatlands Point-to-Point Sunday, April 17 Historic Oatlands lends itself well to a point-to-point meeting and the Loudoun Hunt-sponsored event is a favorite of racegoers. Eight races fill the day's card, including four exciting timber contests. The William Corcoran Eustis Cup is one of the most prestigious races on the point-to-point circuit, with the historic trophy and a cash purse of $2,000. In addition, three races will be run over hurdles and the day will be finished off with a flat race over two miles. Races kick off at 2 p.m., but the gates open at 11 a.m. to allow visitors plenty of time to set up picnics. The course is located on Route 15, a few miles south of Leesburg. For information about parking and subscriptions call 7773456, 777-9510 or metro 478-1042. Fairfax Hunt Point-to-Point Races Sunday, April 24 The long driveway leading to the Belmont Plantation mansion serves as the rail for the final stretch of the race course, and spectators can enjoy splendid tailgate picnics along the board fence. After a hunting pair event, the first race of the day will be a team relav on the flat at 1:30 p.m. In all, three timber races, three hurdle races and a flat race make up the day's card. Belmont Plantation is located on Route 7, east of Leesburg and about 15 miles west of the Capital Beltwav. For more information call 777-3805, 532-2956 or 759-2651. Middleburg Spring Races Sunday, April 24 Glenwood Park has hosted steeplechase racing for over 60 years. The course and the surrounding property were left in a trust fund which benefits Loudoun Memorial Hospital in Leesburg through three annual race meets, including the sanctioned spring meeting. Seven races are slated over the timber and brush courses at the spring meeting, featuring the Middleburg Spring Race Sport Council Stake and the Middleburg Hunt Cup. An exhibition of carriages is planned General admission is $8 and reserved parking is also available. For further information call 687-6595 or 687-6545 The Foxfield Races Saturday, April 30 University of Virginia students and Charlottesville residents turn out en masse for this sanctioned race meet. The featured race of the day is the $15,000 Foxfield Cup. Six races in all fill the card, with five hurdle races over National Fences and one race over timber. The Foxfield Race Course is located on Garth Road near Charlottesville. For more information contact the Foxfield Racing Association at (804) 293-9501. The 63rd Virginia Gold Cup Saturday, May 7 The Virginia Gold Cup finishes up the state's spring steeplechasing slate in grand style. For years, this hunt meeting has been "the place to be" on the first Saturday in May. Thousands turn out — last year more than 40,000 — to watch one of American timber racing's most prestigious and oldest races — the Virginia Gold Cup. Now run at the Great Meadow race course in The Plains, horses and their riders face four miles and 23 post-and-rail fences for the honor of a Gold Cup victor)-, which also carries a heft)’ purse to sweeten the win. Four hurdle races and two more timber tests add to the total of $100,000 purses for the day's contests. Great Meadow is located on Routes 17 and 245 near The Plains. For more information call 347-2612. Working Hard v To Be The Best!! Full Line Of New Chryslers And Plymouths Large Selection Of Used Cars Full Service Department Friendly Sales People ! MANASSAS m y Chrysler Plymouth 14 REB YANK DRIVE, MANASSAS, VIRGIh ■ ■■■ ■■■ , ' METRO 631-1166

What's in, what's not, at the races People, people and more people — that's what racing is about for many spectators who come out to enjoy the best of fashion and food. By Wendy Sizer Arundel Neivspapers Special Writer Rather than the T-shirted tailgater who plops down on a blanket, brew in hand, while gnawing on a piece of Kentucky Fried chicken, the fashion, food and etiquette wisdom imparted here is for the ambitious tailgater out to impress, express, and effervesce. We'll even throw in a few tips on what the Casanova and Virginia Gold Cup tailgate contest judges look for in a winning tailgate picnic. But first things first. Before you get started, ask yourself a few simple questions. Why am I doing this? Some people entertain business clients at their tailgate picnics. Others simply wish to see and be seen by their friends. What can I afford? This can mean the difference between rail or general parking, oysters and French champagne or fried chicken and domestic white wine. Once those questions have answers, it's time to get down to business. The first consideration is what to wear. FASHION Or what goes great with green Wellies Because weather plays a major role, fashion decisions must wait until the last minute. But that doesn't mean you can't have two or three outfits in mind. City folk beware — mud features prominently at early spring point-to-point race meets so, unless you own a dry-cleaning plant or revel in the sensuousness of brick-red slime oozing between your toes, pay special attention to footwear. These conditions are no place for opentoed espadrilles or Gucci loafers. Even if predictions are for sunny skies and balmy temperatures, throw the Wellingtons, a raincoat and umbrella in the back of the car just in case. Even in the best of turf conditions, spiked heels make walking a chore. Watching women "teeter" and sink into the ground is great entertainment for others, notes former fashion model and now fashion photographer Samantha Swann. But who wants their "teetering" to be the object of other people's tittering? Generally speaking, says Ms. Swann, point-to-point races or even the prestigious Virginia Gold Cup are "not a place for the super trendy. To me it's always classic fashion." For women, natural fabrics such as linen, cotton and heavy silk in seasonal transition colors such as navy, white, cream or pastels are the best bet. For shoes, low heels or flats are best, but Ms. Swann warns that race-goers should stick an extra pair in the car just in case weather or turf conditions merit a change. For men, veteran tailgater Bill Shaw says his taste leans toward the khaki, cords and tweed look rather than the more formal blazer, shirt, tie and boater look. TAILGATE EATS Or leave the Hellmann's at home It's time to unleash culinary creativity but within certain parameters. Knives, for instance. Fauquier hostess Bibi Kulski tries to do away with knives because cutting food at a tailgate is often cumbersome. Finger food or that requiring only a fork is a good idea, she says. Don't use mayonnaise, local tailgate hosts say. When it sits in hot sunlight it goes rancid, looks grim and can cause many an upset tummy. Use oil instead, they say. Following the gourmet less-is-more principle, Mr. Shaw says, "I have never been impressed with going whole hog I just don't think it's necessary." What he looks for is good sense "in putting a table together" and good presentation like "vintage accessories" such as grandma's silver champagne bucket and seasonal accessories such as fresh spring flowers. On the practical side, Mr. Shaw notes, if wine is served use stemmed glasses even if they are plastic. They are much easier to handle and lock more elegant. Premoistened towelettes, he adds, are a thoughtful addition to any tailgate, particularly for those comprised of fried chicken, ham bisquits, cold roast beef and cocktail nibbles like salted nuts. TAILGATE PROPRIETY Or pip, pip for Perrier In Mr. Shaw's opinion, the "absolutely No. 1" no-no is drinking too much alcohol. "Perrier," says Warrentonian Betsy Burnett, "is nice to have on hand or, for that matter, any kind of non-alcoholic beverage." The race-goer eventually has to drive home, so drinking and driving definitely deserve a thumbs-down. "It's just tacky to drink too much," she adds. As an avid foxhunter and Pony Club instructor, Mrs. Burnett possesses a keen interest in horse racing, so she suggests firsttime race-goers bone up on the sport and ask intelligent questions while there. If necessary, "feign interest," she advises, and stop talking when the races run. Chit-chatting during a race is like "talking during the Super Bowl," she says. Mrs. Burnett also speaks to the image projected by horse events. Often, she says, people think steeplechases are exclusive events, and they couldn't be more wrong. Horses are an industry in this part of Virginia, the events are "pretty" and "exciting," so no one should feel excluded from the fun. TAILGATE CONTESTS Not all winners sport manes and tails The serious tailgater eventually wants to prove his prowess at one or both of Fauquier's two tailgate contests. The Harden and Weaver Tailgate Handicap, now in its 13th year, is a golden opportunity. Held at the Casanova Races the last Saturday in February, it is open to "men and women at catch weights on parking area turf and possessed of tailgating expertise" — in other words, anyone. So too is the Mid-Atlantic Country magazine's tailgate contest now going into its fourth year at the Virginia Gold Cup Races, May 7. MAC'S sales development manager. Bob Barron, explains the judges (usually himself, MAC's marketing director and a chef) award pewter cups for three types of entries: the best theme, the most elegant and the best tailgate portraying the "feeling of the magazine." J~lis advice? Come and set up early. Judges have many tailgates to visit (last year 150), so be ready when they arrive. Elegance, he adds, does not necessarily mean silver and crystal, and color can be a theme as much as any idea or concept. In fact, one previous MAC winner just used contrasting colors for table cloths, flowers and accessories, he says. George Washington crossing the Delaware was the theme three-time Harden and Weaver winner "Rob-O" Myers and friends used one year at Casanova. Organizer Bob Montgomery seconds Bob Barron's advice to arrive and set up early. This year, says Mr. Montgomery, judges will attempt to finish the circuit by the first or second race so people can get down to the serious business of eating. Early judging by local gourmets and visiting celebrities also gives Casanova's win, place and show tailgaters the rest of the day to bask in their victory. As Mrs. Burnett says, "The whole idea is to have fun" whether you are the chef or Col. Sanders. Note: For recipe ideas, see Page 9.

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Culinary treats for race-meet outings Mrs. Julian Kulski ofOrlean and Mrs. Sandra Moore, a Bostonian with frequent yearnings to cross the Mason-Dixon Line to attend Virginia point-to-point races, are renown for their culinary expertise. Both ladies were asked to contribute tailgate recipes keeping practicalities such as "no knives in mind. Tailgaters enjoy a super-sized sub at the races. Picnic entrees range from fried chicken to marinated sirloin tips, from potato chips to extravagant pasta salads. Mrs. Kulski suggests: Lemon Rice Salad Ingredients: Rice Chicken stock 1 tbsp. butter 1 small onion (chopped) Mushrooms (quartered) Olive oil Lemon juice Preparation: . Melt butter in pot, add onion and cook until soft. Add rice, stir until well-coated and add hot stock. Boil hard for two or three minutes and then add lots of water and boil until just done, but still bitey. Drain and place in a colander over simmering water. This keeps the rice from sticking. Meanwhile, saute the mushrooms in olive oil and lemon juice over a high heat, shaking the pan or stirring constantly to keep them from burning. Add this mixture to the rice and let it cool. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more lemon juice if needed. Marinated Beef y Ingredients: Filet of beef, trimmed of all fat and tied garlic red wine soy sauce Preparation: Place meat in glass or ceramic dish. I eel and crush 5-6 large cloves of garlic and spread over meat. Pour in enough wine and soy sauce to cover half the meat. Go heavier on either the wine or soy sauce depending on your taste. Soy sauce gives the meat a rich flavor which makes it unnecessary to make a sauce. Marinate at least six hours (or overnight) turning frequently. The beef should be rare, so cook at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes (depending on size of the filet). Cool and slice, halving the larger pieces. The advantage of this filet is that it's so tender, there's no need for a knife. Serve either by itself or with pieces ot good bread with butter. Free-Form Apple Tart Ingredients: Pate grisee pie shell Granny Smith apples (about 4 per 12” shell) peeled, cored and cut into very fine slices Apricot glaze (melt apricot jam, take ou lumps) V* cup sugar Preparation: Roll dough (or flatten ready-made pie shell) into rectangular shape (or any shape you want) with a V*" thickhess. Crimp edges. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Paint the inside of the pie shell with a thin coating of apricot glaze. Arrange apple slices in an overlapping series of rows over the shell. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake in middle level of oven for 20 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 400 degrees and bake another 20 minutes or until done. When done, paint tart and the tart's edges with more glaze. Place on a rack and lot cool. Mrs. Moore suggests: Chinese Chicken Salad Ingredients: 1 boned chicken breast per serving white wine 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup soy sauce Vi" piece of ginger cut in fine Julienne Sherry to taste 2 generous squirts (about 1 tbsp.) of sesame oil scallions walnuts sweet red pepper snow peas or lettuce Preparation: Poach chicken breasts in equal amounts of white wine and water. Slice and present on decorative lettuce or lightly steamed (until they're bright green) snow peas. For the sauce, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, ginger, sherry, sesame oil and pour over chicken. Slice scallions (including the green parts) and cut the pepper into thin matchsticks. Decorate chicken. Mrs. Moore notes that for the best taste, the sauce should be made three days in advance. Serves six. Tortellini Delight Ingredients: Cheese tortellini Capers Dill V* cup cherry tomatoes V* cup ripe olives (preferably Calamatas) Garlic Scallions Olive oil Lemon juice Parmesan cheese (or feta) Preparation: , Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Add capers, dill, tomatoes, olives, garlic, scallions (including greens) and toss with 2-to-l proportions of olive oil and lemon juice. Serves six. Artichokes Trim artichoke leaves and poach. Hollow the center and fill with shrimp marinated in garlic, sherry, ginger and soy sauce. Strawberry, Chocolate Fondue It is recorftmended you use Sterno under your chafing dish or fondue pot at the races. It might be windy and Sterno is safer to use. Melt one pound of semi-sweet chocolate and add 3/4 cup of rum, cinnamon, cloves and allspice to taste. Rinse a quart of strawberries but be sure to leave the stems on so your guests can more easily dip them into the chocolate Serves six.

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Hunter pace events challenge teams with the natural jumps of hunt country. Hunter pace, a different race Hunter pace events require the utfnost in horsemanship and competitive spirit. They are far different from steeplechase races where competitors race over constructed courses. The hunter pace event is designed to accommodate the existing countryside and riders may find themselves jumping fallen trees, in-andouts, crossing country roads and chicken coops which dot the fencelines of Hunt Country. The teams competing in this event may race for speed or optimum time across the course, but rarely have a straight and narrow course to follow. Hunter pace courses require sharp turns from horse and rider, stream crossings and sudden changes of gait. More than anything, though, they demand a bold and trusting horse. Though the riders walk the course the day before, the horse usually faces the territory for the first time. For the spectator, hunter pace events are an excellent opportunity to view the hunter at work under controlled conditions. Many spectators bring along a blanket, walk the course, and put the blanket down at each obstacle to watch several teams as they pass. A word of caution: Team participants are serious. Year-end awards are offered in addition to trophies and ribbons at each event, so spectators should take care to stay out of the way of oncoming horses and ponies. Casanova Hunt Hunter Pace Event Sunday, February 28,12:30 p.m. Mt. Sterling Farm, Warrenton 3 miles. Members of recognized hunt or pony club, fairly hunted during 1987-88 season. Optimum time, fast time and junior optimum time awards. Flat, optimum time, for members and non-members. Rappahannock Hunt Hunter Pace Event Saturday, March 5,10 a.m. Thornton Hill Farm, Sperryville 2Vi to 3Vi miles. Members of recognized hunts, fairly hunted during 1987-88 season. Optimum time, junior optimum time and adult fast-time awards. Blue Ridge Hunt Hunter Pace Event Sunday, March 13, 1 p.m. The Hunting Box, Boyce 2xh miles. For members of recognized hunts, fairly hunted during 1987-88 season. Adult, adult/junior or junior optimum time, and adult fast-time awards. Warrenton Hunt Hunter Pace Event Sunday, March 20, 1 p.m. Land-Ho Farm, Warrenton 3 miles. For riders, horses or ponies, fairly hunted during 1987-88 season. Optimum time and junior optimum time awards. Piedmont Fox Hounds Hunter Pace Event Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m. Salem Course, Upperville For members of recognized hunts, fairly hunted. Optimum time awards. Middleburg Hunt Hunter Pace Event Saturday, April 2, 9:30 a.m. Glenwood Park, Middleburg 4 miles. Fast and optimum time divisions. Old Dominion Hunting Pair Event Saturday, April 9,10 a.m. Bep Venue Farm 3 miles. For members of recognized hunts, fairly hunted during 1987-88 season. Optimum time awards. Bull Run Hunter Pace Event Saturday, April 16,11 a.m. Greenville Farm, Haymarket 3 miles. Two divisions for pairs who are foxhunt members and pairs who are not. Fast and optimum time competitions. 2-mile flat race for pairs, optimum time. 3-mile, optimum time, for groups of three horses or ponies. Fairfax Hunt Hunting Pair Event Saturday, April 23,11 a.m. Belmont Plantation 3 miles. For members of recognized hunts, fairly hunted during 1987-88 season. Optimum time awards. NEW LEAF BOOKSTORE 347-READ Books on Equestrian Subjects "High in Old Virginia's Piedmont" A History ot Marshall - b\ John Ciorr Virginia Country Magazine Virginia Civil War Quarterly My steries bv Dick Francis and more for the Horse Hnthusijst Towne Centre Shopping Center VVarrcnton bteepiecnase time... —photo courtesy of Douglas Lees Party time • • • 7 CHOICE OF tHe A NEW GENERATION. NpAp»Oh.MT)«Ow»o(iNnC - 0 Remember that glass bottle & aluminum sans can be recycled -Keep Virginia Beautiful- ' " Pepsi Cola Bottling of Warrenton, Va. (703) 347-4222

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Your Guide to the Races February 27 Casanova Hunt Point-to-Point Mt. Sterling Farm, VVarrenton Post time 12;30 (703) 347-3611 or 788-4401 March 5 Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point rhornton Hill Farm, Sperrvville Post time 12 noon (703) 987-8703 or 347-2810 March 12 Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point Woodley Farm, Berryvflle Post time 12:30 (703) 955-2300 or 837-2077 March 19 Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point Broadview Race Course, Warrenton Post time 1 p.m. (703)347-3104 March 26 Piedmont Fox Hounds Point-to-Point Salem Course, Upperville Post time 1:30 p.m. (703) 592-3304 or 592-3377 April 2 Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point Glenwood Park, Middleburg Post time 1 p.m. (703)687-6701 April 9 Old Dominion Hunt Point-to-Point Ben Venue 1 arm Post time 12:30 (703) 347-0603 April 16 Strawberry Hill Races State Fair Grounds, Richmond Post time 1:30 (804) 228-3200 April 16 Bull Run Hunter Pace Events Greenville Farm, Havmarket First event 11 a.m. (703) 754-8380 or 364-3397 April 17 Oatlands Point-to-Point Oat lands, Let's burg Post time 2 p.m. (703) 777-3456 or Metro 478-1042 April 23 Fairfax Hunt Point-to-Point Belmont Plantation, Leesburg ' Post time 1:30 p.m. (703) 777-3805 or 750-2651 April 24 Middleburg Spring Races Glenwood Park, Middleburg Post time 1 p.m. (703) 687-6545 or 687-6595 April 30 Foxfield Races Foxfield RaceCourse, Charlottesville Post time 1:30 p.m. (804) 293-9501 May 7 Virginia Gold Cup Great Meadow, The Plains Post time 1:30 p.m. (703) 347-2612

Race committees face fear of law suits By Tina Skinner Arundel Xcu'fipaver> >taff Writer In 1987, for the first time, young jockeys on the Virginia point-to-point circuit were given year-end awards for their performances. For the 1988 spring season, pony races have been all but eradicated. Emotions are running high on the ponyrace issue. The unanimous opinion among steeplechase enthusiasts is that it is a shame that children will no longer have as many opportunities to ride. Nevertheless, everyone is scared of being sued. In Virginia, only the Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point and the Virginia Gold Cup are planning to include pony races on their spring card. In addition, many of the race meets have raised the age requirement for riders from 16 to 18, when the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association and the major race tracks require only 16 years of age for licensing The scare which has prompted the decision from race chairmen and their committees started last spring when the Virginia Point-to-Point Advisory Council asked Allen Olson, attorney and steeplechase enthusiast, to advise them on the use of liability releases. "I told them releases in the case of adults were effective. A minor cannot sign a release, nor can a parent sign a release on behalf of a minor without prior court approval which would never be granted," Mr. Olson said. "A release is, in a wav, a contract. It's an agreement that you will not file a claim. A minor can t give up anv legal rights. It's corollary to [the fact] a minor can't sign a binding contract. 1 don't know whether individual race committees had considered it before [the issue of releases], but it vcasn't an' issue until last year because they weren't using them." Mr. Olson also advised race organizers that a minor has three years after his or her 18th birthday to enter a claim for something that happened while he or she was a minor. After these warnings, a scare seems to have spread through race committees. Though several concerned individuals are trying to come up with solutions, some race committees are not going to consider pony races until they have that solution in their hands. The race committee members who made the decision to raise age limits and exclude pony and junior racing from their schedules are bearing a lot of anger and unhappiness as a result, but few are having second thoughts. Pony races have been part of the Middleburg Point-to-Point races for "years and years. I imagine since we've been holding the races," Co-chairman Dr. James Gable said. Nevertheless, his race committee has decided to break with tradition. "1 don't like it, I don't like it at all," Dr. Gable said. "1 think it's tragic, but it's the environment we're living in. Either the society or the law has to change." Society seems to be the problem, with race organizers claiming that this is the era of litigation. Dr. Gable recounts a popular television commercial as an example of this mentality: "You've seen the ad on TV where they closed the playgrounds in California. The ridiculous thing is, the ad is a way of raising enough money to pay for the insurance: it isn't looking at a society that would sue a playground." Master of Foxhounds Larry Le Hew's Rappahannock Hunt is the only hunt uougias Lees ror Arunaei iNewspuptris Children and their ponies have traditionally enjoyed the sport of steeplechasing. Fear of liability suits, however, has worried many race organizers and many have chosen to cancel pony races. scheduled to host pony races at its 1988 spring point-to-point. "We're going to try to have them unless we have trouble with our insurance. In my opinion, when you get on a horse you are taking the risk yourself. But I guess it is a suing society. "We pay a premium of $4,000 a year for insurance and that really cuts into our budget. But to protect everyone, we choose to have the insurance." After what he estimates was 25 years of pony racing at the Fairfax Point-to-Point races, chairman Randolph Rouse decided to exclude them from the card this year. He's not happy with that decision. "Basically it's the fact that the world has become so litigious. There's no way of immunizing yourself against suits, the children can't waive their own rights and the parents can't either. It just puts us in a position where we can't protect ourself against claims. "We did not eliminate riding in the races if you're under 18 but over 16, but we did cut down on that happening by excluding races for juniors," Mr. Rouse said. "One thing that's always worried us is that some people, in order to give their horse a race, will take a tough race horse and put a junior on it. Some of these kids really get run off with and can't control them." Junior races are disliked by many who regard them as dangerous. President of the point-to-point advisory council's steering committee Sonny Phillips Jr. said, "I'm not worried about the little shaggy ponies. I do have some concern about juniors riding these fire-breathing thoroughbreds. A lot of them can ride better than the old-timers, but these are real race horses." Kathy Williams, who helps to organize and take entries for pony races at various meets, said she was disappointed when she heard most race meets would no longer have pony races. "1 was not disappointed that there would not be junior races. I always thought they were dangerous. But I always thought ponies love themselves, take care of themselves and the child is relatively safe on them. I feel sorry for the children. It's sad, but I understand the hunts. If they ever got a massive lawsuit, it would be a disaster." That's the brunt of the issue. Most people feel that the children who've competed in the pony races were fairly competent and safe. Every hunt is afraid of a lawsuit that could well spell the end of their organization. There may be solutions to the pony-race dilemma. Children can race in Pennsylvania and Maryland where the Delaware Valley point-to-point circuit offers a host of pony races for children, including a unique jumping race for children under 16. But on the home front, a new release being worked up by Mr. Olson and Maryland attorney • Doug Worrall may be pony racing’s best hope this year, if race committees will accept it. The indemnification agreement they are proposing would be an agreement signed by parents agreeing that should the child be hurt and sue the hunt and collect money from the hunt, then the parent will reimburse the hunt for all moneys that had to be paid to the child. "What we are doing," Mr. Olson said, "is putting the parents on notice that it is an inherently dangerous sport and saying that if the child should be hurt, it was originally the parents who allowed the child to ride. It Please see page 26

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Lilith Wilson, new to the racing scene • By Tina Skinner Arundel Xewspapers Staff Vinter Lilith Wilson came onto the steeplechase scene in 1987. Her first season training Joe Richards' Colonel's Request was a smashing success which culminated in a race for timber horse of the year. Miss Wilson saw her first steeplechase in the fall of 1986 at Fairfax. She had only lived in Virginia for a month and a half. "1 sat there with my father and watched my first timber race and said 'that's not anything 1 couldn't do.' 1 thought it was so slow. It seems slow till you ride your first one.'' The first time John Wilson saw his daughter ride he warned, "1 don't want to see you do,that again.'' That, from an otherwise encouraging father, wasn't enough to stop Miss Wilson. "You know how it is," Miss Wilson said, "you just get hooked. Now it's really hard because I want to ride. I really wish I had a ladies' timber horse because I'm really competitive." What Miss Wilson does have is a stable full of other people’s horses to train, among them Colonel's Request. Owned by Joseph Richards II and trained by Miss Wilson, Colonel's Request was beaten by a nose in the final race of the 1987 season in Georgia. He ended the season only three points behind Jaughs for national timber horse of the year honors. people Kept looking at me like they expected me to cry. Why should 1 have been upset when I got beat by a nose?" Miss Wilson asked. "1 mean who would have thought that / would be racing for timber horse of the year. I was ecstatic." Colonel's Request first proved himself on the 1987 Virginia point-to-point circuit. That's where he broke in his trainer as they both started their new careers. Miss Wilson discovered the horse at a meeting of the Fairfax Hunt. Mr. Richards was having trouble loading his hunter and Miss Wilson pitched in to help. Soon afterwards she was preparing the horse for a new racing career and, after earning the loyalty of the owner, today trains several horses for Mr. Richards. "When he [Colonel's Request] came to me, he'd already foxhunted," Miss Wilson said. "He was a natural jumper." After two weeks with the horse, she took him to the Old Dominion Hunt Point-to-Point. "We did things to that horse that now I know better” than to do. i ogetner tney survived tor a third in the ladies' timber race. Two weeks later they were first in the ladies race at Fairfax. "He did really good, even though 1 screwed up." Colonel's Request, or "Blackie" as he's called around Miss Wilson's Purcellville farm, had his moment in the sun at Great Meadow when he won the International Gold Cup with jockey Colvin Ryan up. "1 was really, really lucky this horse did so extraordinarily well. When it's 10 degrees outside and I don't want to go out and ride those horses, I keep in mind the way I felt when that horse won the International Gold Cup." This year Miss Wilson hopes to have him back on the Great Meadow timber course, this time for the Virginia Gold Cup. "He's only a six-year-old — that's awfully young. I'd like to see him do one point-to-point as a prep, the Gold Cup and then the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup. If he did that I'd be happy." Miss Wilson's stable sports several —, • Arundel Staff Photo/Wendy Arundel Colonel s Request, jockey Colvin Ryan and trainer Lilith Wilson return from a win at Middleburg. other potential champions. She is currently training nine hurdle horses, including Colonel's Request's half-sister Whiskey Priestess, a successful flat horse at Laurel, Md., and two more "future timber horses." It's a lot of work starting out as a new trainer. On an average day Miss Wilson rides nine to 11 of her charges. When she has extra help with the riding, she pitches in with the stable help and cleans stalls. "Sometimes, when you have to make do, you work harder," she says. It isn't all galloping for the young trainer, either. She applies the same principles she learned in combined training to her steeplechasers. "What is a steeplechase but a cross-country event and throw in six more horses?" she asked. "It gives me a great feeling of confidence to know that the horses have done other things." A month before racing at Fairfax, Please see page 25

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Continued from page 18 Colonel's Request competed in a schooling dressage show. Miss Wilson is the daughter of an army officer. She was bom in Germany and has lived all over the United States. She even lived in Virginia as a young girl, but she calls Louisiana “home." She decided to move back to Virginia because of her interest in eventing. "In the south you have to travel eight or 10 hours to get anywhere. I always wanted to live in Virginia so 1 could be close to everything." In Louisiana she and her father would travel eight hours one way to go foxhunting. So she took a position with Mike Turner in Round Hill training hunters and steeplechasers. "It's hysterical to my family that I'm the only one in the family still doing something with horses. They used to drag me crying and screaming to the stables. I was more into ballet and swimming. Then a sibling rivalry developed between me and my older sister." Miss Wilson gave up her pursuit of swimming before high school, after qualifying and competing in national competitions. She says now that she will always wonder how far she could have gone with her swimming. She's not going to leave herself room for doubt as far as horses are concerned. Riding Apparel, Stable Requisites, Supplies & Gifts. COUNTRY® tin ma st saddlery i/im'll find! 254 l.hK HIGHWAY WARKKNTON, VIRGINIA 22186 70A 247 4141 The Cheswick Inn and The Pub at Cheswick Light fare dining in the Pub at Cheswick 11:30 AM-10 PM 7 Days a Week or Dine formally in the Manor Room at the Cheswick Inn Daily 11:30 AM-10 PM Sunday Buffet Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM z/fxt Cazan'i Fine Dining Banquets Receptions Parties 1.394 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 349-9112 \ferynew, very few Introducing the limited-edition Mercedes-Benz 300CE Coupe. The perfect fusion of beauty and technology. Evei \ now and then a ear appears that is so new. so unique that you simplx must see and experience it lot voursell. The new Mercedes-Ben/ 1(X)CE Coupe is just such a car. From its dramaticallv sculpted shape to its sumptuous interioi comioi t to its spine-tingling oxer-the load performance, the .100CE is an automobile that must he experienced firsthand to lx- lulls apples luted n stunning new coupe for the renow ned Mercedes-Ben/ 100 Class. Only a tew ol these limited pn duet ion ears will be ax at table But il you wish to expel lenee the MXK'F. Coupe- yourself, we will gladly ananjie tor a test drive. Just call or stop in and sev us. you r authorized Metvedes Be n/ dealer. to make* all the ai t .mgemeiits. Pei haps you will become one ol the very leyy to own this very new Mercedes Ben/ l ike* iioodu r dealers in die world. ■WINCHESTER — "... we treat you right!" TOYOITH TOYOT/y MERCEDES BENZ/SALES & SERVICE 183*; VALLEY AVE WINCHESTER VA 703/66 7-9200 M<*tro/691 1050 Mid-County Farm Supply, Inc. OMOLENE 300 The Foundation-Builder for Young Athletes OMOLENE #300 is formulated specifically for growing foals (sucklings and weanlings to yearlings) and for maintaining brood mares when they are being fed with foals. Because it's formulated with precise levels of protein energy, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, it gives foals a firm and solid foundation to cany into maturity. Omolene, the Sweet Feed Choice of American Horsemen for Over 65 Years. Mid-County Farm Supply, Inc. Rt. 15, Business-Falmouth St. Warrenton, Va. 22186 Phone 347-1742

Continued from page 16 hasn't been tested in a Virginia court, but I don't see why it shouldn't work." Participating adults will be signing releases this year for all the point-to-point races. They will also have to prove that they are covered by workmens' compensation or a health insurance policy before thev ride in any races. "This puts the riders in a position where they don't have to sue because medical expenses are covered," Mr. Olson said. "If it means somebody can't ride — don't let them. Those [who are not covered] are the people who are going to sue when thev can't pay their medical bills. There's going to be a lot of grumbling, but it's going to be standard." Meanwhile, as the adults wrangle with the legal questions, it is the children who've been preparing for a season of racing who have to face the fact that there probably won't be many ponv races in Virginia this year. For children who dream of a career in race riding, there is no better time to start than early. Two-time leading national steeplechase jockey (in 1986 and 1987) Ricky Hendriks got his start in the pony races. So, too, did James Lawrence of Marshall, who is now a professional jockey and steered the steeplechase horse of the year Chief of the Clan to his national title in 1987. Mr. Lawrence was trained on a pony named Li'l Fritz, the same pony who took Jill Waterman to the medium pony championship on the point-to-point circuit last season. Jill, 13, also dreams of a career as a steeplechase jockey. The pony races, she said, will help her attain that goal. "Learning how to ride a course and how to train them will help," she said. 1 always walk the course with my father and he helps me with how to ride it. We [the cither kids and I] don't normally trv to kill each other, so it's not too rough or anything." This summer, Jill's father helped her break a new, 3-vear-old pony for the races this season. She may not get to do much riding in Virginia, but she expects to do most of her racing in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Gus Brown, 13, on the other hand, isn't sure if his winter spent training his ponv will pay off — he may not get to race as far away as Pennsylvania and Maryland. The pony races, he said, are a big help in reaching his goal of a career with steeplechase horses. His two years of racing so far "helped me to learn a lot more than just riding around the farm and foxhunting. The more races I get now, the more valuable it will be for me. 1 learn how much exercise and how to bandage, all sorts of things like that." Gus is very safety-conscious when he rides. "I try to stay out of the way and not hurt anybody, more than winning. That was the first thing my dad told me." The second thing was "just try your hardest." The liability issue has, according to steeplechase trainer and point-to-point advisory council member Don Yovanovich, "brought about the biggest scare I've ever seen in a sport. No matter what race you run there that day, you have the same risk for everyone. To say We'll cut out the kids and that will take care of it' is stupid." Douglas Lees for Arundel Newspapers Jill Waterman, 13, was one of the point-to-point circuit's first champions in 1978 on her veteran pony Li'l Fritz. Over 20 Entertainment Centers to choose from. All shapes, styles & sizes! 62W x 24D x 61L , Country/Traditional Raised Solid Oak Panels TV area is 31 "Wx23Dx31L TV/VCR Cart *119 1 *249 *209 ^Deluxe 21" deep TV Area is 30W x 20D x 26L *599 OAK BARN SALE MANASSAS 7812 Centrevtlte Road (Rt. 28) 1 mi. so. of Law's Auction { 10-8 M & W 10-6 Th. thru Sat. & Holiday Mondays (703) 369-7789 ASHBURN off 495 at Rt 7 West (Just past Sterling to 641 So. 2 ml. I 10-8 M&W 10-6 Th. thru Sat. & Holiday Mondays (703)729-2625 ENJOY BARBECUED RIBS HOT DOGS SOFT DRINKS at the POINT-TO-POIMIS O Prepared by NEW BALTIMORE LIONS CLUB Horse Portraits in Oil Deborah Cass Hoffman at 703/937-4772 Have it Catered from Start to Finish! > Tailgate and Tent Parties • Buffets • Hunt Breakfasts • Weddings • Receptions • Formal and Informal Dinners • Box Lunches, Picnics, and Barbecues (703)777-9068 metro 478-1179 Great Tailgate Parties Supplied by ! What’s. ■ Cookin'? • Non-electric Warming Trays • Picnic Cloths • Paper Plates, Cups and Napkins with Horse Themes • Horsey Cookware • Aprons • Baskets • and more! (G©msnm©S 1 Rts. 29-211 I Warrenton, VA I Waterloo Station , (703)347-1307

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