Rappahannock News, February 25, 1988

The County Family Newspaper I'UlM lKd LATIONNOU Sut>iec' to ABC Audi! 3,023 K \IT VIIIWN k H«H SI llltl l» 2,722 Founded 1877 38TH Year, No. 8 USPS 455580 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25. 1988 Pho^675^9 25 cents :--— Old Rag Bulletins ' —fjft? .pCi Three members of the Rappahannock Panthers basketball telm were selected to the Bull Run All-District team. Senior Butch Foster and junior Eric Dunn were named to the district's second team, and senior Godfrey Freeman made Honorable Mention. The three are the team's captains. Only one other school, Central, had three players named to the team, 'it's a big credit to our team and our leaders," said Coach Gary Leake. Inside Burning law in effect March 1 P-2 Rappahannock's legislators report p. 5 Celebrate Heart Month with low-cholesterol fish p. 8 Remembering Edward Pawley P-9 Panthers head to district playoffs p. 11 Government at a glance • Water and Sewer Authority: Thursday, March 3, 7:30 p.m., t Courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. ” .Visors: Monday?' March 7,10 a. m.. Courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. • School Board: Tuesday, March 8, 7:30 p.m., RCES library. Regular monthly meeting. • Washington Town Council: Wednesday, March 9,8 p.m., Courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. Weekend weather According to the National Weather Service, sunny skies and cool temperatures are predicted through Saturday, with a chance of rain or wet snow on Sunday. Highs will range from the mid 40s to low 50s, with lows dipping into the 20s. t: V1 SI 64 junkers removed in program’s first month Even now, John McCarthy grins when he tells about sending the report to Richmond. “There are 32 spaces on each page, and when I signed it, two pages were completely filled.” What program brought the zoning administrator such satisfaction? The county’s new abandoned car removal effort, run in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and a private hauler. Junked cars have been an eyesore in the county for years. They are also strictly regulated by the county’* zoning ordinances. Unfortunately, for years there have been few remedies for those whose properties are littered with abandoned vehicles. It was expensive to have a towing company come in and remove the hulks, and many are rusted to the point where they’re useless for anything but scrap. So, it’s been difficult for the county to enforce the prohibition against accumulating the junkers. “It’s been a problem — they’re hard to get rid of. There was no place in the county where they could be legally disposed of,” the zoning administrator said. But, Mr. McCarthy added, “by far the most persistent zoning violation in the county is abandoned cars. We’ve tried to pursue violators, but it’s difficult because it’s been hard for them to comply with the law.” All that changed last month, when the county be-, gan its abandoned car removal program. The program is funded by the state DMV, through a $2 charge on each motor vehicle transaction in the Commonwealth. The state pays a $50 bounty to the county on each car certified as junked and disposed of. Mr. McCarthy explained that the county will keep $5 for its administrative costs in running the program, and the other $45 goes to Cecil Wood of Rileyville, who is hauling the cars out. Mr. Wood is free to negotiate with each propertyowner over how much he will pay for the cars he removes, usually a percentage of the $45 bounty. Although Mr. McCarthy said the county is not involved in what is paid for removal of the cars, “the property owner could in many cases make a few bucks.” The only DMV requirement is that Mr. McCarthy record the make, model and identification number on each vehicle, and certify that it is indeed scrapped. In most cases, he said, that involves crushing the roof of the car so it’s useless. Then, Mr. Wood hauls the vehicles to his junkyard Rappahannock News phola/Lou Halter THESE RELICS will soon become memories. The county’s new abandoned vehicle removal program is making headway into the junkers scattered across the hillsides. in Rileyville, where the hulks are sold to scrap dealers for their metal value. “This is an effort on the county’s part to make it easier for residents who have cars on their property,” Mr. McCarthy said. Already, he added, he’s had calls from people who told him they can’t wait to dispose of the old farm truck that still sits where it breathed its last gasp, or those cars that Junior alw^g planned to fix up — before he went away to schoolW&t married. On the other side of the coin, the zoning administrator said, now that the prograjh is underway, “it’s difficult for me to accept that landowners in violation of the ordinance can’t do something with their vehicles." In fact, he said, four violation notices have been sent out in the last three weeks. “All four have been glad to comply with the law and participate in the program," he said. Mr. McCarthy added that he will have little patience with excuses about planning to fix the vehicles up. “If they want the cars that much, they should tag and register them just like the rest of us,” he said. “And, if the car is in perfect running order but bears no tags or registration, it's still considered junked” and subject to the ordinance's restriction on abandoned vehicles. That section of the ordinance states that on lots of less than a half-acre, no exposed abandoned vehicles may be stored. Lots between half and one acre may See JUNKERS, p. 14 Students leaijn abuse best prevented by education By LOU HATTER Rappahannock Neva Staff Writer It starts, said Betty Roberts, a volunteer with Services for Abused Families, with the “macho” kind of guy which most high school kids know. The audience, students at Piedmont Technical Education Center in Culpeper, responded with knowing snickers. “The guy,” Ms. Roberts continued, “who thinks it’s okay to grab or twist his girlfriend’s arm until it hurts, or bend her fingers back the wrong way.” He thinks it’s funny, she said, and maybe so do his friends. There were whispers and a few sounds of muffled laughter from the group. “But it’s not — it’s abuse. It starts early, and it gets worse,” she said, taking off her glasses and delibe lately scanning the audience. The studertts seemed uncomfortable with her gaze. There were fewer giggles from the audience now. The dead-serious look in her eyes silenced the snickers in the throats of the smart-alecks. “How many of you know someone who you think may be being abused by her husband or boyfriend?” she asked. A few students slowly, tentatively raised their hands, looking around to make sure that they weren’t the only ones. The room was silent. Nobody snickered. “It’s okay,” Ms. Roberts said, “if you didn’t raise your hand. But I’ll bet that everyone in this audience knows someone, a family member or friend, who is being abused.” Six million women are battered in the United States every year, she told the audience. “And 2,000 of them are beaten to death.” Ms. Roberts and Deputy R. E. (Rusty) Jenkins of the Culpeper Sheriffs Department spoke to students at Piedmont on Feb. 12. The assembly was sponsored by the school’s chapter of the Health Occupations Students of America. The group picked domestic violence as its focus this year, %nd the assembly was one of the events scheduled as part of its community awareness project. “We’ve had stabbings over what was served for dinner, and shootings over Christmas presents,” Deputy Jenkins told the group. Somebody should have asked for help before the situation pot to that desperate point, before takinp matters into their own hands, he said. Get help The Sheriffs Department, he said, is one place where people involved in situations of domestic violence can go for help. However, many people are reluctant to call the Sheriffs Department, Deputy Jenkins said, because they are afraid that someone they love will be arrested. In fact, the deputy said, making arrests in domestic situations is “the lowest priority." The main concern of law enforcement is “to defuse the situation, take any weapons away and make sure that any children involved are safe.” See VIOLENCE, p. 3 The Landfill! Environmental guards exceed state minimums The final design plan submitted for Rappahannock’s proposed landfill meets current and contemplated regulations and standards, and then goes beyond them to achieve a greater measure of environmental protection, according to engineer Leonard Joyce. “The committee in Amissville has accomplished a lot, in my opinion,” noted Supervisor Charles Estes, in reference to the Jackson District Citizens Committee which has opposed the use of the site as a municipal landfill. “Because of them, the board has taken a deeper look into the possible hazards.’’ ' The plans for development of the s TOO-acre Stover tract near Amissville were delivered to the Department of Solid Waste Management in Richmond last Tuesday and an engineer started review that afternoon. “’rhis is a priority project for the review process,” said Mr. Joyce. * He told the Rappahannock supervisors at last Wednesday’s special meeting that the state’s decision on the landfill permit application could come within two weeks to a month. “Based on the conversation i we had yesterday, they (Department of Waste Management engineers) were pleased with what they saw,” said Mr. Joyce, predicting that a permit for the county-owned and operated landfill will be issued. “As of 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon, that’s the latest word I have . . . Judging from their comments yesterday, they see no problem.” “We’ve done everything they’ve asked us to,” added John McCarthy, the board’s administrative assistant. “Based on their rules, there’s no reason they wouldn’t approve this landfill.” The plans submitted to Richmond show: • A 150-foot buffer zone around the perimeter of the landfill; the DepartrflPnt of Waste Management requires at least a 50-foot buffer. • A synthetic trench liner 60 millimeters thick; the state requires a thickness of 30 millimeters. • A three-foot cushion of soil between the trench liner and the first deposit of trash; the state requires a one-foot cushion. See DESIGN, p. 14 Cost: $.5 million predicted but economies possible The bill is in. Leonard Joyce gave the Rappahannock Supervisors the cost for building a landfill with a 10-year capacity at the county-owned Stover tract near Amissville and it comes to $479,959. That’s some $240,000 more than the allocation in this year’s budget for land acquisition, development, and waste collection. “The total estimated cost is where we thought it would be,” administrative assistant John McCarthy noted at last week’s special meeting between the engineer and the board. “But we’ve already spent some of that, so some of the money is going to have to come from next year’s revenues,” he said, adding that portions of the work can also be put off until the start of the next fiscal year. The county’s spending plan for 1988 allocates $450,000 for landfill site purchase and development and $200,000 for solid waste collection and removal. Of that second line item, approximately $140,000 will be expended by the end of the fiscal y^ar. And from the first, $140,000 has gone to buy the 100-acre property while about $100,000 has been spent for testing, boring, and geotechnical studies on the Stover tract and other sites considered for a landfill. Combining the two line items, “we have a little in excess of $200,000 in the kitty to construct a landfill, and that will get us to July (when the new fiscal year begins),” said Mr. McCarthy. “But at the rate we're going, we’re not going to be finished with construction until the start of the next fiscal year anyway.” The report on projected construction costs — stamped with a big “PRELIMINARY" —shows: • $57,472 for erosion and sedimentation control pond and diversion ditches. • $91,452 for access roads and gravel areas. • $58,580 for the “public convenience area,” including a building with the landfill operator’s office, record storage, and bathroom, well and septic system, fencing and gates, and grading. See COST, p. 14 Board wants employee rather than contractor “What I’ve seen so far is good,” said Supervisor Ellis Bingham of the final design plans for a landfill on the county-owned Stover tract near Amissville. “But if it’s going to work as you have designed it, we need to make sure it’s operated properly," he told engineer Leonard Joyce. “That is a critical part,” Mr. Joyce agreed. As the engineer led the board members through a series of 30 maps at last Wednesday’s special meeting, he pointed out that the plan calls for fill in the initial disposal trench to proceed in a set pattern so as to minimize equipment traffic — and added pressure — on the 60 milimeter thick polyethelene liner. In addition, the waste isn’t tossed haphazardly into the trench but rather light household trash is to make up the first layer, with debris on top of that. The engineer noted that his firm can train a landfill operator, or the county could opt for some other instructional program. “We need to get a professional heavy equipment operator to start with, then teach him how to handle garbage,” said Supervisor Charles Estes. “The man on 'the gate (controlling access to the landfill) is the key to the whole operation,” added the Piedmont District representative, who said he favors having a county employee at that post. “But he doesn’t know what goes into the dumpsters,” said Supervisor Mike Massie, questioning whether any operating approach will be completely successful at keeping potentially hazardous waste — from pesticide containers to empty paint cans — from being dumped in the landfill. “From a management point of view, I’d want a county employee,” said Mr. McCarthy. That way, if procedures aren’t being followed properly, there’s no chain of command to go through in taking corrective action; responsibility can be assessed immediately and forcefully, the board's assistant noted. “On the other hand, there are a lot more costs than if you contract with a private licensed landfill o(>erator . . . We’d have to absorb a lot of overhead; we’re not going to be able to keep one man busy 40 hours a week ' See OPERATION, p. 14

News of Record Caring for aging parents topic of Extension series Mother is becoming more forgetful and confused. She does not remember to take her medication, does not prepare nutritious meals and forgets to turn off the stove What can I do? Should Dad be forbidden to drive? His vision is poor, he has had one minor accident. Still, he seems to drive the four blocks to the store okay. Situations like these are difficult for families. Yet. the decline of a parent's health or intellectual capacities often requires adult sons and daughters to become involved in decisions about a parent’s life. Dealing with such age-related changes in older parents is a relatively new phenomenon. In 1900, for example, only one out of 25 people was age 65 or older; today one out of nine people is in this age group. During this century, life expectancy at birth has increased from 47 years to 74.5 years. A male reaching age 65 can expect to live another 14 years; a female 18 more years. The older the people are, the more likely they will face increasing health problems, frailty, and the need for support and assistance from family and community service. Furthermore, it is no longer unusual for a 65-year-old to have a parent still living. Many people never face major concerns about aging parents. Their parents remain physically and mentally active until death and need little or no assistance. However, for some older persons, poor health, limited financial resources or loneliness present serious problems. Few guidelines exist for dealing with the transitions that occur when a parent confronts age-related changes. Moreover, most of us lack the experience to make the necessary decisions. These decisions are not easy and there are no simple solutions. Each older person and family is unique. The right answers for one family may be inappropriate for an other, although the situations and decisions may be similar. There is no "pat answer." To help families manage the care of older relatives, the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service is offering a free five-week course on Older Adult Caregivers. Participants will receive hands-on training from professionals in aging and gerontology and will acquire a 163-page reference manual. The classes will be held from 9:30 until noon on Tuesdays, March 1, 8. 15. 22 and 29. at the Second National Bank in Madison. Topics include: Normal vs. Abnormal Aging, Communication with Older Adults, Personal Care, Stress Management, and Community Resources. To register call Sandra Richardson at the Rappahannock County Extension Office, 675-3619. Real estate transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Michael G. Marsh and wife to William L. Reed and wife. 8.5517 acres, Hampton District. $20,768.40. Norman Grady Vest and wife to Grady Allen Vest, Parcel 3, 2 acres, Wakefield District. Gift. Marriage Licenses The following marriage license was issued at the Clerk’s Office during the past week: John Franklin Huff III, Washington, and Reba Kay Campbell, Centre ville. NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on March 9. 1988, at 8:00 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County in Washington, Virginia, the Town Council of the Town of Washington. \ lrginia and the Planning Commission of the Town of Washington, Virginia will hold a joint public hearing pursuant to Section 15.1-131 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, for the purpose of considering amendments to its Zoning Ordinance and to its Historic District Ordinance. A synopsis of the proposed amendments to be considered at the joint public hearing are as follows: 1. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding required offstreet parking which will, among other things, reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces, and which Will exempt certain structures from the provisions of the mandatory off-street parking requirements. 2. An amendment to the Zoning ordinance to allow a reduction of building frontage set-backs to those of adjoining properties by Special Use Permit. 3. An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow applications for Special Permits to be made by contract purchasers as well as certain other persons. 4. An amendment to the Historic District Ordinance to include parking lots, mailboxes, and newspaper boxes within the jurisdiction of the Architectural Review Board. All parties who are interested in said proposed amendments are invited to attend and to present their views. Copies of the exact wording of the proposed amendments are available for review by the public in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County in Washington Virginia during normal business hours. Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr., Attorney for the Town of Washington, VA Yes! Please enter my new subscription to ftappaljannocfe iJcros Substnption rates by mail: Rappahannock & adjoining counties.$10.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S.415.00/yr. Outside the U S .Sl5.00/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 clast postage paid at the Pott Office at Warrant on, VA. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Com munications, Inc. Postmaster, please send 1579 to Box 631, Warrenton, VA 221860631. Burning law in effect March 1 Brush and trash burning accounts for almost one-third of all wildfires in Virginia. On Tuesday, March 1, the state's burning law takes effect, making outdoor burning illegal except between 4 p.m. and midnight. The prohibition lasts until May 15. The law states that “no open air burning can be done within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or field containing dry grass or other inflammable material capable of spreading fire, except between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight.” The ban includes open-air trash barrels. Tippy Jenkins, Rappahannock's forest warden, admits that it may be difficult for people to understand why the ban is necessary-, particularly with the recent rains. It’s essential, he said, because of the nature of brush fires and the changeable spring weather. Even when the ground is soaking wet right after a rain, Mr. Jenkins said, the grasses and leaves on the surface can dry within hours when there’s a stiff breeze and bright sunshine. The grasses, especially, will bum like a tinderbox, and even faster when fanned by a breeze. And it’s dangerous to take a calm for granted. Winds can change direction or rise without warning, whipping a controlled bum into an out-of-control brushfire in a matter of minutes. It’s not just the fire which may spread into nearby grass. Sparks fly everywhere from leaves, grass and dried branches when burned, and even a slight breeze can carry them hundreds of feet into the woods, where the embers can start wildfires. The person doing the burning may not even be aware of the wildfire until it has gotten too big to put out without help. Later in the spring, the green grasses and underbrush begin to develop, which are harder to ignite and inhibit the spread of fire. That’s why the ban ends on May 15, the warden said. Unless we get more rain or snow, Mr. Jenkins suggested, it might be best to put off burning those brush piles until mid-summer, when the winds are calmer and there’s plenty of green around to inhibit wildfire. Even if there’s more precipitation, he noted that the only safe time to bum is while the snow is thick on the ground or the rain is still falling. “Then, it's usually pretty tough to get the fire to start.” There are other burning laws as well. Failure to completely extinguish a fire before leaving the burning area causes problems for the foresters each year. The law requires that a fire be dead out before leaving it. There are also laws to prevent carelessly and negligently set fires, like dumping hot ashes in a dry field or failing to clear a firebreak around a bum pile. For more information on the state’s burning laws, advice on how to safely bum outside, or for a current recommendation on whether it’s safe to bum, call Tippy Jenkins, 987-8837, or Buck Kline, the area forester, at (703) 948-5341. Livestock market report The following prices were posted at the Front Royal Livestock Market’s auction on Thursday, Feb. 18: Veal Choice and Prime: $87 to $99 Good: $83.25 to $90.50 Slaughter cattle Steers Choice, 2-4: $65.25 to $68.25 Good, 2-3: $62 to $66.35 Heifers Choice, 2-4: $64.50 to $67.25 Good, 2-3: $61.50 to $63.75 Cows HD Cut and Break, UT 1—3: $46 to $48.25 Utility and Commercial, 2-4: $42.75 to $47 Canner and Cutter, 1-3: $38 to $41.50 Bulls, 1-2: $56.50 to $58.75 Total head sold: 222 Stock cows Beef: $510 to $625 Calves Baby calves: $25 to $65 Feeder cattle Steers 3-500 pounds: $83.75 to $98.50 5-700 pounds: $80.50 to $84.25 7-1,000 pounds: $72.50 to $76.75 Heifers 3-500 pounds: $72.75 to $79.50 5-700 pounds: $70.25 to $73.25 Bulls 3-500 pounds: $85 to $99 5-700 pounds: $73.50 to $77 7-1,000 pounds: $60.25 to $70.50 SUPER TUESDAY March 8, 1988 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE * ' - -•* PRIMARY ELECTION This is youropportumty to have a voice in choosing the person who will be nominated as candidate for President. 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Main St. t-eoefcrtiy insured f-5UC *Substantial penally for early withdrawal . 9 According to the Almanack On Candelmas, or Feb. 2, our furry friend the groundhog emerged, took a look around but failed to see his shadow, so according to tradition spring is just around the comer. It’s really academic inasmuch as spring arrives March 20, six weeks after Candlemas, at 4:30 a.m. EST with the Vernal Equinox as the Son enters Aries. At that point the son crosses into the northern hemisphere, rising due east and setting due west. Day and night are approximately the same length. Palm Sunday falls one week after the arrival of spring. Full moon, which some call the gap moon as sugaring time arrives in many parts, occurs on the 3rd at 11:01 a.m. EST. We can expect average temperatures and precipitation during the month. March winds won’t arrive until 3-6, following a fair and mild spell. Look for typical March “elevator conditions” with up and down temperatures accompanied by precipitation in the form of rain or snow throughout the period. Major storms are in the forecast for 11-14, 22-24, and 29-31 as March goes out like a lion. Tornado activity should miss our immediate area as concentrations head for the southeastern part of the country. While a partial eclipse of the Moon is scheduled for the 3rd and a total eclipse of the Sun for the 17th, they won’t be visible in our area since they will be seen only halfway round the world. In the garden get peas in on St. Patrick’s, the 17th, if possible, and follow the old tradition of sowing tomato seeds indoors on the day of St. Joseph, the 19th. J. 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Violence Continued from Page 1 If your mother and father are fighting, he advised the group, “don’t escalate the situation by taking sides. Get help — call the Sheri.iffs Department.” i • Ms. Roberts told the audience '■that most incidents of domestic violence occur at night and on week:> ends, a fact corroborated by Deputy Jenkins. “Everybody works hard, -„and still there’s too little money,” ..she said. “Mom works and there’s no ' dinner on the table. On weekends, f there’s the alcohol bought with the n paycheck which should have come ihome to the family.” v’ Often domestic violence is tan- gled up with drug and alcohol abuse, she added. The abusive spouse has ' often been abused as a child, and has also often seen his own parents fall ^Victim to alcohol or drugs. They • don’t know any other way of life — ‘•and consequently, Ms. Roberts said, battery is the largest single cause of injury to women. ‘ • “We need to get rid of that alcohol and drugs, and allow people to 'love each other for who they are,” ■she said. “ “We’ve got to begin communicating. We need to get out from in front of the TV and start talking,” she ' added. She advocated a time for talking, even if it’s just five minutes, ►overy evening. “If your parents won’t do it, start with your brothers ■and sisters.” Exploding the myths Does domestic violence usually bccur only in people with mental problems? Ms. Roberts asked. The students shook their heads “No,” 'and Ms. Roberts agreed. • ‘ Is violence a part of the American culture? This time, the heads nodded “Yes.” Look at movies, Ms. •Roberts said. “The movies with the tnost violence make the most money.” Does domestic violence occur ;only in poor families, or in minority homes? This time the heads shook “No,” and again Ms. Roberts agreed. Are men more likely to come to the aid of a woman being attacked by a man or a man being attacked by a man? For the first time, there was Hesitation in the answers. The auditorium buzzed with discussion imong group? of fripntte.: ,Tho,fStu-’s Bents wer^-undecided an the correct ^ Answer. J' A man will assist another man, Jdr. Roberts said, before he will nme to the aid of a woman being attacked. “A lot of that has tp do with I fie fact that a woman, even if being [>eaten, will often turn on the person Ivho comes to help.” Do abusers reform and stop the Ipmestic violence? This time, Ms. Roberts answered her own question, j Violence comes in cycles. Unless 12HH3 UTESTOCI L.jgjj Regular Sales wm Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat . 10 a.m.. Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1*1. Tues., 1 p.m. Every Me In addition to our regular sales < the 2"" Tuesday of each month, \ will have a State Graded Fe Cattle Sale - Consignments Welcome. For further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55 Real Estate ti) . Eileen M. Day realtor* INSURANCE AT CLOSING In securing a mortgage for your home, the lender will require you to take out a homeowner’s insurance policy, which you would no doubt do anyway. Lenders have a few minimum requirements; coverage above that value is up to you. Broadly speaking, the basic homeowner’s package policy consists of coverage for at least 80% of the replacement value of your home plus coverage for your belongings at whatever value you place on them plus personal liability coverage. However there arc many variations on that package, and you should investigate all of them. If you are buying a condominium, you will need two policies: one purchased for the entire complex, where you pay your prorated share of premiums through your monthly maintenance fees, and one as coverage for your own unit and its possessions. Fire protection usually goes along with the homeowner’s coverage. Earthquake and flood coverage (if available) are normally separate [ provisions at additional premiums. If there is anything we can do to [help you in the field of real estate [please drop in at EILEEN M. DAY, ^Realtor, The Clopton House, Washington, Va. 22747. Phone: 6753033. We’re here to help. they get help, the abuser is unlikely to stop.” There’s a cycle of anger, violence and repentance, which may take a considerable period of time to repeat, but it almost always does. And, Ms. Roberts added, as the cycles repeat, the abuse almost always gets more violent. Yelling becomes grabbing or twisting arms, which becomes slapping, which becomes punching and kicking, and in some cases weapons are then the ultimate escalation. Sometimes the abuse victim is the one who resorts to weapons to defend herself or her children. In a few cases, children have wielded weapons against their fathers to protect their abused mothers. There is help available Services to Abused Families operates a shelter in the Culpeper area for women forced to leave their homes because of domestic violence. “We don’t refuse anyone, no matter how rich or poor,” Ms. Roberts said. (To protect the shelter’s clients from the threat of more violence, the location of the shelter is kept confidential.) SAFE will provide housing for families for up to 28 days, while the family seeks a new home and a solution to their problems. The shelter can hold up to 12 people. SAFE also operates a clothing closet for clients in need of additional clothing. “Over the Christmas holidays, we housed three women and 11 children,” Ms. Roberts said. “They had a nice Christmas, but because of violence it was not Christmas at home.” One of the women, she related, was abused for 20 years “before she finally decided that she could no longer take it.” Her 14-year-old daughter is pregnant by her father. It’s wrong, and it’s not her fault The stories of abuse brought Ms. Roberts to her message: “If you know of any woman who is being abused, you’ve got to get her to seek help. It’s wrong — and it’s not her fault. She’s got to tell someone and get it to stop. Someone has to tell her, ‘You don’t have to put up with someone yelling and hitting you’.” She added that the same message is vital for any young woman who is being physically or sexually .abused by her .father or other family t ' *&»■ A - •* ^ 'fM .> v» member. “Someone has got to be told.” Ms. Roberts, who is on the SAFE board of directors, and Sam Vala, the shelter’s executive director, said their biggest problem is getting the word out into the five counties served by the shelter that there’s help available. “My hope is to get enough recognition that if people have a problem they know there’s someone who can help — a place they can go,” Mr. Vala said. Apparently, .the message is slowly getting across. In 1986, SAFE served 122 women and children. Last year, the total was 149, an 18 percent increase. In 1987, 3.3 percent of the shelter’s clients came from Rappahannock, a a decrease from six percent of the total in 1986. Mr. Vala hypothesized that the drop was due not to a decrease in violence, but to the fact that the shelter is not widely known in the rural counties, and that transportation is often a problem for victims of abuse. Mr. Vala explained that in domestic abuse situations, the abuser often exerts control by limiting the freedom of his spouse; for instance, not allowing her to drive, or prohibiting her from going anywhere unless he goes along. In many cases, those limitations are reinforced by his suspicions about where she is going or what she plans to do if she insists on going out alone, he added. By contrast to the small percentage of victims from Rappahannock, half the shelter’s clients come from Culpeper County, 16 percent from Orange, 15.4 from Madison and six percent from Fauquier. The remaining 9.3 percent are referrals from out of the area and even out of state, in cases where the victims are so fearful or the threats so serious that they cannot even stay in the same area with the abuser. Deputy Jenkins agreed with Ms. Roberts and Mr. Vala. In cases of domestic violence, “you’ve got to get help, someone who can defuse the situation.” The saddest part of domestic situations for the law enforcement personnel involved is that “many times, within a week the couple is back together. It’s got to be love,” he said, shaking his head, “to go back to someone after they’ve been beating on you.” 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. 26 and Feb. 29 March 4,8,9,11,16,17,18,22,25 and 30 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 Greek Night Creek-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. I Fri. it Sat. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. I Your Hosts: ■ Lloyd & Katina Wake man , f & Sons a Abused? W)iere to go, what to do Editor’s note: Counselors, doctors, teachers, law enforcement and emergency medical services personnel are required by Virginia law to report suspected cases of child abuse. Once reported, each case will be investigated by the state’s Department of Social Services or Child Protective Services. In situations of domestic violence, whether the incident is isolated or part of a long-time, recurring pattern, experts in abuse counseling agree that the victim must seek outside help in dealing with the problem. Once the secrecy, shame and guilt which accompany abuse are confronted the situation can be changed. The following local agencies can offer help or referrals to victims of abuse: • Rappahannock County Sheriffs Department: 675-3331, 675-3332; Emergency only: 9878525. Can intercede when requested to prevent further violence. • Rappahannock Department of Social Services: 675-3313; Social Services Building, Gay St., Washington. Provides support services and Counseling referrals to victims of abuse. • Services to Abused Families: 825-8876. Maintains a shelter in the Culpeper area for women and children forced to leave their homes. • Child Protective Services, Commonwealth of Virginia: tollfree, (800) 552-7096. To report cases involving violent or sexual abuse, or neglect of children. • Family Guidance Services/Community Mental Health: 6753329; Clopton House, Washington. FGS staffs a 24-hour hotline through the above number. Counselors are on call for clients in situations requiring immediate assistance. Other callers will be referred to their local FGS office. Provides counseling and referrals to victims of domestic violence, alcohol and/or drug abuse, and a program for the abuser as well. FGS is a service of Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center. There are also FGS offices in Madison (9485911), Fauquier (347-7620), Culpeper (825-4242) and Orange (672-2718). There is also a Substance Abuse Services office in Culpeper, which can be reached through the Culpeper FGS office (825-4242). • Clergymen and physicians are also possible resources. Although they may not have experience in counseling victims of abuse, having the support of someone you know may help when contacting Social Services, counselors or law enforcement. • Mental health counselors in private practice. Although not all counselors are qualified to help victims of domestic violence, they will refer callers to someone who is. Counselors in private practice may be found in the Yellow Pages under “Mental Health Services.” Even if the first agency contacted cannot help with a particular problem, they can refer victims to someone who can. The important thing is that someone be contacted. Seeking outside help is particularly important if there’s child sexual abuse involved. If the mother won’t do it, a friend or the victim herself should notify someone outside the home: a minister, counselor or social services employee. Usually, that help will involve counseling for the victim, any children involved, and the abuser as well. Often, getting the abuser to accept help, or even to acknowledge that there’s a problem, is the most difficult task. According to counselors, the abuser is most likely to accept help in the period immediately following a violent episode. That’s the time when he’s feeling guilty and repentant. Later, he’s unlikely to admit the problem or he’s convinced himself that it was somehow the woman’s fault. Confronting him then may even provoke another attack on the victim. Sometimes, reconciliation agreements include provisons that the abuser must seek, and follow through with, a counseling program. If the abuser fails to honor the agreement, the spouse leaves again. If the situation is so difficult that leaving the home is the only solution, certain important documents and information should be taken along. It might be difficult to get them later. • Bank books, checking account records and checks, safety deposit box numbers and keys, credit cards. Without checks or a passbook it may be impossible to draw money for living expenses. • Life and health insurance papers and account numbers, medical records and medicines. These may be necessary for treatment of medical problems, doctor’s office visits or hospital admissions. • Children’s birth certificates, social security cards and vaccination records. If the family is housed in a shelter and welfare or food stamp assistance is requested, social security and birth information is required. Having to send for duplicates will cause a delay in processing the claim. If the separation involves moving to a new school district, the children will need proof of vaccination to be enrolled in school. • Driver’s license, automobile registration and insurance information. • Any information (certificates, licenses, resumes) which may be needed when applying for work or school. • Any legal documents which substantiate the woman’s interest in material property; cars, pieces of property or possessions she owns solely or jointly. Again, these documents may be difficult to get later. It may sound heartless and calculating to plan ahead for such an eventuality as leaving the home, but counselors advise that if the situation has gotten to the point where the victim is considering such a step, it will be much easier for her and her children if she leaves with the things she will need for them to live as normally as possible under the circumstances. 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March 2 4:30-7:30 p.m. Rappahannock County Elementary School $4 per person Carryout service available Benefit: 7th grade class trip to Williamsburg, Jamestown and Richmond For additional information call Lynne Baines, 675-3253 or Arthur Neufeld, 675-3728 Rappahannock County High School Honor Roll BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY OF: Rappahannock National Bank 1987-88 Session Third Advisory Period EIGHTH GRADE Jody Botkin Sherron Boddie John Dwyer Michelle Earley Justin Ferrence Amy Kellert Angela Pullen James Roy Chris Sutton Daniel Vanderkolk NINTH GRADE Zachary Allen Dearl Cloud Janet Dodson Jennifer Dodson Matthew Eidson Dana Fincham Kenneth Giles Janet Herman Diana Hudson Linda Jenkins Robert Jenkins Robert Mawyer Pam Peyton Michele Raynor Edna Shanks JeromeyTole Debbie Walters TENTH GRADE Beth Conover AlfredaCook Darren Dodson Jennifer Fox Sandra Jenkins Elizabeth Oliver Karen Payne Hope Racer Melanie Woodward ELEVENTH GRADE Fred Ausberry Joey Botkin Daniel Cremers Tammy Dwyer Jarvis Fletcher Donna Foster Wesley Jenkins Angie Keys Dafna Laurie Brad Nicholas April Williams TWELFTH GRADE Roy Alther Angie Armentrout Claire Dupuis Butch Foster Leslie Nichols Matthew Settle SeanWayland First Semester — Honor Roll EIGHTH GRADE Sherron Boddie Jody Botkin John Dwyer Michelle Earley Justin Ferrence Amy Kellert Chris Sutton Kyle Thompson Daniel Vanderkolk NINTH GRADE Zachary Allen Pam Peyton Dear! 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ftappafjannocfe Jietofi 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 Subscribe Phone (703) 678-3338 BY MAIL $10 00 a year in Rappahannock and ad|Oining counties $15 00 a year elsewhere m the United States BACK COPIES: 3 months or more 70c. 1 -2 years - $1 00, over 2 years - $3.00 (if available) OFFICE: Rappannock News Bldg . Washington, Va 22747 HOURS: 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m . Mon-Fn Published by Arundel Newspapers. Inc. Member. Audit Bureau of Circulation. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25,1988 Editorials Helping hands needed Elsewhere on this page, an appeal from one of the county’s volunteer rescue squads appears. It’s an unusual request. Instead of asking for financial support, the squad is asking for people willing to help their neighbors and families in a time of urgent need: a sudden heart attack or other medical emergency. All Captain Rick Johnson asks is two or three evenings —perhaps six or eight hours of your time. In return, he’s willing to teach you how to save a life. It could be your father, or mother, husband, wife or child. It could be a friend at a picnic, or a co-worker who suffers a stroke at work. CPR does save lives. It’s so effective that some companies require their employees to take the course, which leads to Red Cross certification. One of our sister publications, The Loudoun TimesMirror, has such a requirement of its news staff. The editor explains that, sometimes, his reporters and photographers beat the rescue squad to the scene of an emergency. He’d like them to be able to save a life if necessary. That’s what Capt. Johnson would like too. The squads can’t always be immediately available, and even if they were, some locations are 10 to 15 minutes from the rescue squad’s building. When a patient stops breathing, or the heart stops, that’s too long. Irreversible brain damage and death occur within four to six minutes after the heart and breathing stop. That short time means, even in a city where trained medical personnel are on call 24 hours a day, that effective resuscitation must usually be started before the ambulance arrives if the patient is to be saved. In rural areas, it’s a nearly hopeless task for the emergency medical technicians aboard the ambulance to revive a patient unless CPR is ' already in progress. We urge all our readers to take a CPR course. If the courses offered by Sperryville’s Rescue Squad aren’t convenient, perhaps one of the local hospitals has one that fits : your schedule. There may even be a course offered by your employer. Some companies pay their employees for the time ■ spent taking the course. That’s how valuable they consider * the training to be. ] Capt. Johnson isn’t asking for much, especially when the 1 potential reward is considered. What better return on an - investment can you ask than the saving of a human life? I The sacrifice is miniscule compared to the potential in - savings — life savings. : Calling all junkers The county government began a worthwhile program ' last month. Unlike most bureaucratic endeavors, it will not Z cover the county in yet another blanket of paper and red tape. Instead, it will uncover some of Rappahannock’s beautiful countryside — from underneath a tangle of rusted, " rotting abandoned vehicles. It’s a good example of government working hand-in-hand with private industry and landowners to accomplish a worthwhile purpose. And it didn’t cost the county a dime. The money is already available, through a surcharge on motor vehicle transfers. The county needs only the location of the abandoned vehicles and the permission of their owner to collect them. The landowners need do nothing else. The private hauler may even pay them a few dollars for each car. It’s a good program, and an example of the state offering local governments a solution to a problem which has been vexing them for years. Cleaning up abandoned cars is expensive, and neither the county’s residents nor its government has been able to afford to pursue the matter before. Now that the program is available, there’s no excuse for the people who have cars abandoned not to have them removed. As Mr. McCarthy said, most people who have been informed about the program are delighted to take part. They don’t want the cars there either. For those stubborn few who hold out against removing their hulks, Mr. McCarthy has promised that landowners in violation of the ordinance’s restrictions who don’t move the cars voluntarily will be ordered to remove them by a court. We support the removal program, and we support his tough stance on violators. Abandoned vehicles serve no purpose except to blight our beautiful countryside. If the vehicles aren’t abandoned, if they do have value, then their owners ought to pay taxes on them like the rest of the county’s residents. That, too, is the law. Either way, it’s time for those who are not in compliance to “get right.” Mr. McCarthy has served notice: For abandoned vehicles in Rappahannock, the county’s new program marks the end of the road. , i. •> Commentary Rappahannock Heritage ♦ Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter ALTHOUGH THE WOODS are still barren, there’s spring in the air. The pastures are sporting a hint of green, even if it’s the cedar trees on the brush jumps at Thornton Hill Farm. Letters to the editor Time for cooperative, coordinated thinking i u tut: truitur. . . Utilities blasted at hearings on ordinance amendments” 1 have read with some interest in the Rappahannock News about public utilities hearing drawing heat at the Washington Town Council and Planning Commission meeting. It is my suggestion that an integrated plan for town utilities — i.e. water, sewer, electricity, telephone and other services — be prepared and coordinated with the responsible state, county and utility agencies, such as Virginia Department of Transportation, Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority, Centel and Potomac Edison. A coordinated plan could be outlined as follows: Immediate Goals (1987-1990) Long Range Goals (1990-2000) 1) Present Situation 2) New Construction: Individual Building Permits 3) Immediate Projects: Such as street lights and sidewalks 4) Long Range Projects: Underground utilities, storm sewers, etc. 5) Maintenance 6) Financing: Town, county, state, individual, utility New Construction Intermediate Projects Long Range Projects It is obvious that Rome could not be built in a day; nevertheless, a little cooperative, coordinated thinking might be helpful. F. M. BAUMGARDNER Washington Help us to help you To the editor: I’m writing to ask for help from the residents of Sperryville, Woodville and the surrounding areas. The Sperryville Rescue Squad, as well as the other squads in Rappahannock County, needs your help in saving lives in this county — as well as perhaps during your daily travels elsewhere. What I’m getting at is that there are many lives lost every day in car accidents, homes, restaurants and in the workplace because people don’t know what to do when someone else stops breathing. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a technique used to sustain life until further life-saving techniques can be performed by rescue personnel. It is a relatively simple technique, one which can be taught in a short course in two or three evenings. It doesn’t require a lot of strength, and many people are capable of performing it. It’s a technique which, if you’re serious and practice regularly, you won’t forget. And it could save the life of a friend or loved one. CPR, if started promptly, can sustain life until the rescue squad arrives. There is no feeling worse than the one we have when we arrive at someone’s house and must tell anxious family members, “We’re sorry, but there’s nothing we can do,” because CPR was not started on the patient immediately. Although we respond as quickly as we can, in reality it takes time to get volunteer rescue squads out, especially during the day. Even at night, it takes time to get from home to the squad building, assemble a crew and drive to the scene, which in the country may be 10 or 15 minutes away. That’s too long if the patient has stopped breathing or the heart has stopped. However, if CPR is begun immediately, and continued until the squad arrives, the patient has a greater chance of survival. We need members of the community to respond to our request to help us help you. Think of the members of your own family: your husband, wife, children or infant. Who will be there to help them? Who will be there to do what counts in the few precious minutes which may mean the difference between life and death? Who will help your friends, or your co-workers? You can help them, perhaps make the difference — if you are trained in CPR. Members of the Sperryville Rescue Squad would like to teach some CPR courses to the community during the next few weeks. Anyone who is interested in taking the course, which leads to a Red Cross certification, please contact me at 987-8655. As long as there is a need, we will try to help. Won’t you please help us? CAPTAIN RICK JOHNSON Sperryville Rescue Squad To the purpose To the editor: My apologies to don marquis for attributing archie and niehitabel to A. A. Milne, but if the purpose of my letter gets as much attention as my thoughtless error I won’t complain. And I don’t think Winnie the Pooh will be too upset, either. MRS. C. E. JOHNSON JR. Sperry ville Freedom implies risks, but it’s my choice To the editor: Many of the issues that are hot topics these days really involve two sometimes conflicting principles, and it worries me that the higher principle often gets lost in the debate. I am thinking specifically about gun control, the illegality of radar detectors for cars, state-sponsored religious teaching in the schools, and police road blocks to check for drunk drivers. The imposition of these government restrictions, and many others, are all intended for our own good and protection. Whether or not it is wise to own a gun, speed, etc., are questions that can be argued on their own merits; however, to accept these restrictions as law, even though they may be beneficial to society, is to permit the erosion of rights that were once considered self-evident and unalienable. The argument, of course, is made that some things are more important than freedom. What, after all, is the harm of making radar detectors illegal? Just that it sets the precedent that certain frequencies cannot be listened to. In permitting this one little exception of the First Amendment, we pave the way for other frequencies or broadcasts to be banned. Freedom of speech, after all, implies the right to listen to any form of communication. And what is police radar surveillance? It is Big Brother, watching all of us. Why do we accept this? And, if radar is O.K., why not police wire taps on all telephones? (Then wire tap detectors would logically be illegal.) What’s wrong with police road blocks? Get the drunks off the road, right? But the Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. If they are acceptable, why not a routine, random ^search of homes for drugs? That would probably put a lot of drug dealers out of business, and if you’re behaving yourself, what do you have to fear from an illegal search? A speeding ticket is no big threat to freedom, and probably most people who get them deserve them. But suppose one day you get a speeding ticket, and you weren’t speeding. When you go into traffic court, you •are really guilty until proven innocent, and the judge will normally take the policeman’s word against yours, the name of the game being revenue enhancement. Why have we become so careless about our basic freedoms? I think one reason is that we have become obsessed with the notion of safety and security. We no longer want to accept the risks and responsibilities that freedom implies. We have become a nation that puts material well being about all principle. \ I think safety is a fine thing; everyone should be safe and secure. And government regulation is absolutely necessary. We are a nation of laws, and the laws must be enforced. But living in a free society implies some trade-offs. A free society, after all, is, by its very nature,, a more dangerous environment than a totalitarian society. For example, our system is at pains to protect the accused, lest he be innocent, or the victim of official malice. This means that, in our society, criminals are on the streets who in Russia or China would be dead, or in work camps. This makes life in America more dangerous, bpt I wouldn’t have* it any other way. Proponents of stricter laws argue that times change, and that our laws must change to meet new challenges. The Constitution is a living document, and its liberal interpretation is a swell way to reshape society. Fine by me, but that means we could just as logically go in the other direction. In creating our brave new world, let us not forget that freedom is what makes our society unique. It is ours only if we constantly insist that it is ours. The Russians, I have been told, have a dandy constitution, with human rights and all sorts of good things. They just make exceptions in cases where the collective good is officially deemed at odds with the individual. Seems to happen a lot over there. But the crime rate is low, what with a policeman on every corner, armed with a machine gun. What is safer than a tiger in the zoo? He never misses a meal, he gets the best medical treatment, and his cage is clean and climate-controlled. Still, he paces back and forth. The wide expanses of his natural home are filled with danger, but you know he longs for the freedom that he left there. He was lured into his trap by a choice bit of beef, the proverbial free lunch. Maybe I am paranoid, but I wonder what the United States of America would be like in one hundred years? Two hundred years? Will its citizens be as free then as we are now? Maybe so, and maybe not. But if, in that new world, we have become a totalitarian state, I doubt it will be because we were invaded. No. It will be because we have compromised our freedoms, little by little, for what we perceived to be the common good of all society. BILL FITZSIMONS Flint Hill

Controversies continue By DEL. ANDY GUEST R-31»t Half-time clocked in at midnight last Tuesday in the General Assembly - this was the deadline when the House and Senate have to complete work on their own bills in order to send them on to the other side for “further action before they go to the •governor for his signature. *£ Controversy erupts each session ^in both legislative bodies and sometimes the issue addressed deals with Jihe same subject, but the approach •to the problem is different — for exjjunple, capital murder and the penalties. »-* The House of Delegates passed a * bill this week which permits judges to sentence convicted felons, found guilty of murder, to life imprisonment without opportunity of parole for 25 years. Attempts were made in the House to toughen the law even further to life in prison without parole, or at the very least 45 years before consideration for parole. But those ^efforts failed in favor of the 25-year limit. This bill was passed in the jHouse by a vote of 95 to 2. It is now in the Senate for consideration, where the controversy is sure to continue. b The Senate, on the other hand, , has dealt with the issue of capital •murder by addressing the penalty of ^electrocution. A bill has been sent to ^the House which allows a death row £felon the choice of methods of execution. This new initiative is death by lethal injection, which is already being used in some other states. Some believe that this method of capital punishment is more humane to the individual and to the family. Every session produces issues that some legislators just don’t want to deal with at the time, or hope will 'go away if studied for another year. Virginia’s citizens are not fooled for long, and they keep the pressure on. The election of school board members is just such an issue. Virginia is the only state left which does not allow even one of its localities the option of electing members of their ^own school boards. Round and round we go, but each year the Democratic members of the House and Senate Privileges and Elections committees refuse to listen to popular opinion and kill this initiative before it gets to the floor of either the House or Senate. The Majority Party leadership continues to block this meaisure and this year is no exception. : . Those of us who support the localities making this decision for Telling our stories, old and new r. As this year’s first offering in its popular Artists’ Forum sei ■ ries, the Rappahannock Associaj.-tion for the Arts and the „ Community presents a two-day : -workshop by Rapphannock per• former Julie Portman on Satur»: day and Sunday, March 12 and 13. ■ •' The workshop, titled “Our , - Stories Together, Old and New,” -uses different disciplines to dramatize a personal story. Like • ! last year’s workshop by Ms. . Portman, “Folktale into The.. ater,” the focus may be a folk or . fairy tale, myth or legend. 1 > It also may be a poem, a monologue, a bit of personal history or a work of art, says Ms. • Portman. Participants will collaborate, using movement, voice, music and fabric. Key to the , exercise will be learning basic . techniques of collaboration. Ms. Portman, a Rappahannock resident since 1984, is an . Obie Award-winning theater di. rector and performer. She is the artistic director of the Golden v Key Performance group and works privately with individuals and groups. Participants in last year’s r workshop are welcome, but this • is not a requirement. Registra. • tion is in advance, by sending the full amount of $25 to the RAAC >. office, Box 24, Washington, Va. . 22747, by March 4. Like many Artists’ Forum . events, this workshop will be at • Blackwater Homestead, on Rt. -, 615 past Boston. Class members should bring lunch and wear « comfortable clothes. For further details, call Julie Portman at 987-.3164. wwwwwwf; WfeHave It Made In Virginia. themselves continue to battle on behalf of all Virginia citizens, and hope that with the continuing support of the people, we will be able to get the local option for elected school boards passed. Accountability is the Virginia voters’ safeguard, and we are prevented a voice in this case when it comes to the education of our children. Another most glaring example of controversy is spotlighted this year in the controversy surrounding the issue of Family Life Education: Sex education in our schools to be specific. The Governor and the Department of Education have created a flurry of controversy by setting up a mandate for localities to institute a special program of sex education to be taught to our children from kindergarten through high school. Many feel these proposals are too advanced and explicit. I agree, and believe localities deserve to come up with their own programs based upon the input from their parents. Funding is the last arguing point this year, and we will try to soften the blow here by calling for equal funding for these local programs. All attempts to put the localities in a better position to decide this issue have been turned down. Many of my constituents have expressed their disappointment at how little their opinion counts. They will have to voice their opinions on the future of family life education by banding together to fight this issue out directly with the State Board of Education appointed by the Governor. Perhaps the State Board of Education should be elected also. March 12 is the final day for the 1988 General Assembly session and many important matters are still to be considered. If you have any opinions on these or other matters, please call my Richmond office: (804) 786-7395, or write to me at Room 614, General Assembly Building, Richmond 23219. Andy Guest represents Rappahannock County in the Virginia House of Delegates. The Warren County Republican is also the House Minority Leader. Call 675-3349 to place your ad Covered-load bill likely to fail By SEN. KEVIN MILLER R-26th On Feb. 16, Senate Bill 402 was passed and sent to the House of Delegates. This bill requires that the loads of all trucks shall be either secured to the vehicle or covered. The greatest impact of this bill would probably be felt by dump truck operators. I attempted to amend the bill to provide that a truck would not have to be covered so long as its load extends no higher than six inches below the top of the sides and tailgate of the vehicle. Since my amendment failed to be adopted, I voted against the bill. If present laws were obeyed, there should be a greatly reduced litter problem and very few incidents resulting in damage to other vehicles. The great majority of loads hauled by dump trucks will not blow out of the vehicle if it is properly loaded. Present law provides that “no vehicle shall be operated or moved on any highway unless such vehicle is so constructed, maintained, and loaded as to prevent its contents from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping.” Other provisions include “. . .no vehicle shall be operated unless its load is securely fastened so as to prevent the shifting or falling of such load from the vehicle.” Earlier this session, the House Roads Committee killed a House bill similar to SB 402. It is expected that SB 402 will also be killed in this committee. Recognizing that there is a need for stricter laws relating to trucks with open cargo beds, I have agreed to work with Senator Charles Waddell, chairman of the Transportation Committee, in hopes of introducing acceptable legislation in 1989 that would require covers over certain types of loads such as lime, sand, and other products prone to blow out of the cargo bed of a truck traveling at highway speeds. If you would like to tell me your views on this or any other legislation, please call or write Senator Kevin Miller, General Assembly Building 355, State Capitol, Richmond 23219; phone (804) 786-7288, or General Information 786-6530 or 786-7281. Sen. Kevin Miller represents Rappahannock County in the Virginia State Senate. The Harrisonburg resident was elected to his second term last November. We need guns and butter By SEN. JUHIN WAKINEK R-VA Because of my position on the Senate Armed Services Committee as the senior Republican, as well as my previous service as Secretary of Navy, I am understandably most often associated with the military side of the “guns vs. butter” appropriations debate that rages annually in Congress. But in the larger scheme of things, I am as interested in health care and the elderly as I am in battleships and arms control. Last fall, both houses of Congress approved the most significant expansion of the Medicare program since its inception two decades ago. The final version of this “catastrophic health care" legislation is still to be resolved, but it seems clear that Medicare will grow to cover unlimited hospital care as well as a large portion of prescription drug costs. The new benefits will be paid for by Medicare beneficiaries themselves, through a general increase in the Part B premium and a so-called super premium for those with higher incomes. In passing this comprehensive legislation, Congress sent a loud and clear message to Americans. That message — one that I join in — was that even in an age of tight federal budgets, Congress is determined to make sure that all citizens have reasonable access to health care. The seeds for the catastrophic health insurance program were sown when I served on the Special Committee on Aging. I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones in Congress, to have had exposure to both armed services and THE NEW VIRGINIANS from Virginia Tech FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1988 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: ADVANCE SALE $6.00 - AT THE DOOR $6.50 TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL - WARRENTON EBBETS FORD - MARSHALL REMINGTON FARMERS COOP. - REMINGTON JOHN JOHNSON - BEALETON CEDAR LEE JR. HIGH SCHOOL - BEALETON ASHBY OLINGER - BEALETON NO. VIRGINIA FARM CENTER - RECTORTOWN RANKINS HARDWARE - WARRENTON STATE BANK OF REMINGTON - CATLETT & BEALETON BRANCHES SPONSORED BY BEALETON-REMINGTON RURITAN CLUB H>cfjool HuntCy, Virginia 22640 703-635-8111 Open House Admissions Placement Testing March 12 - Doors Open 8:30 a.m. Grades 1-12 Only THE AREA’S TOP ACADEMIC SCHOOL The Primary School (Pre-K, K, and Grades 1-3) The Grammar School (Grades 4-7) The Preparatory School (Grades 8-12) At Wakefield, the major goal of education is the intellectual formation of the child The results have been high achievement, creativity, and self-confidence. Wakefield juniors and seniors consistently have median SAT scores that are among the highest in the nation, and in 1986-87, Wakefield had the highest percentile of National Merit Finalists in its senior class of any school, public or private, in Virginia. The Wakefield Math Team won the district championship; French students took top awards; and the student literary magazine Talisman won, for the fourth year in a row, national recognition from the Columbia School of Journalism. These awards and distinctions are typical of Wakefield student achievement Wakefield offers the following: • A safe, caring, and friendly environment of small classes and dedicated teachers. e An elementary program Which stresses the basics, with a comprehensive examination at the end of Grade 7 that insures student mastery of elementary skills and content. • A high school curriculum that includes 12 Advanced Placement courses in all major subjects. • An unusually strong high school English program which emphasizes reading comprehension, literary analysis, composition, grammar, and vocabulary. • Foreign language instruction (through advanced level) in French, German, Spanish, Russian, Latin, and Homeric Greek. • Required courses in History, Logic, and Philosophy. • Inter-scholastic teams in soccer, field hqckey, volleyball, skiing, basketball, track and cross-country, lacrosse, and tennis. • Annual summer program in Devonshire, England, and opportunities for foreign travel each year during spring holiday. • Impressive college placement in the Ivy Leagues, MIT, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, U. Va., William and Mary, Stanford, and others. Wakefield runs busses from Warrenton, New Baltimore, Haymarket, the Plains, Marshall, Upperville, and Markham Also from Front Royal, Winchester, Berryville, Charles Town (W. Va ), Woodstock, Luray, and Culpeper. Wakefield's admissions policy is non-discriminatory in regard to sex, race, religion and country of national origin m Photo courtesy of Mrs Janie Pullen Out of the Attic WITH THEIR GARDEN in the background, Mr. and Mrs. George Cary posed for this photograph in June 1907. Mr. Cary was the editor of the Blue Ridge Guide, a predecessor of the Rappaha nnock News. ^-_-) human services. In the coming year, I will be working with my colleagues and constituents to better learn of their needs and, in turn, to inform them of the needs of others. After all, members of Congress are in business to make the government work for all of the people, not just a few. Election Year 1988 will be a time of high stakes politics and high pressure rhetoric. At the start, I believe that armed services and human services can coexist as national priorities. Our armed forces want the home fires burning brightly. And, at home, we must remember to value our liberty every day and never take tfye nation’s defense for granted. John Warner, Virginia's Senior Senator, represents the Commonwealth in the United States Senate. c^fytcjs,[.ci i <zSc!iooC oj~ [J^clucz, _Culpeper & Warren ton Locations Professional Curriculum in Dunce Ballet - Pointe - Jazz Tap - Tumbling j !NEW! Adult Dancercise !NEW! Toning • Stretching • Spot-reducing Beginning March 1'' Tuesday & Thursday 1:15-2:15 One TREE Trial Class Offered. Tor more Information Call 937-5598. QUIET GOOD LOOKS. Mat-topped lender, and the sleek lines of a completely enclosed engine compartment don t just look good. They help the B8200\ 19 hp diesel engine run Operator comfort is further increased by real platform, more like a big tractor. 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Church Activities Sunday: Ml. Lebanon Baptist Rt. 522 at Scrabble Pastor: John Warren Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: AmissviUe 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: ,' Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth and Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Gid Brown Bible Church Washington Pastor: John K. Burke 703-675-3662 Sunday: Sunday School 10 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth & Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Men’s Prayer Service 6 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Old School Annex Washington Fr. Albert Verbeke, C.I.C.M. Holy Masses: Sundays: 9 a.m. and 11 a. m. (Sung) Sunday School F or grades K-6 after the 9 o’clock Mass For grades 7-10 on Sunday afternoon Mass on weekdays (Monday-Saturday) 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Communion for the sick and homebound: on First Friday, First Saturday and as needed by appointment, call 675-3432. 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. Nursery provided for all service. 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. Home Missions Dinner & Study 5:30 p.m. Monday: “I Believe” Class 4 p.m. Wednesday: Lenten Dinner and Program 6:15 p. m. Choir Practice 8 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Steven D. Parker Phone:937-4397 Sunday: f Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Jr. Choir Practice 7 p.m. Adult Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Rt. 642 Pastor: Rev. Paul Markee Phone: 825-5007 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. Nursery provided Massanovah Pentecostal Sunday: Rt. 622 Pastor: Rev. Lindsay Savage Phone: 937-5380 or 937-5661 Sunday School and Worship 10 a.m. Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Flint Hill homes welcome guests Mr. and Mrs. David Calisto and daughter Nikki have recently moved into their new home on the Resettlement Road. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jarrells and Mr. and Mrs. Raines of Grottoes were guests Thursday of Mrs. Roberta Spalding. Mrs. Edith Graves of Warrenton, Leon Lillard and girls of Broad Run and Thomas Williams of Front Royal were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smoot and daughter Krystal and Miss Lisa Smoot of Culpeper visited Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Smoot and Gary Saturday. Michael Vest and Johnny Vest of Virginia Beach spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Christine Vest and motored to Harrisonburg, returning home on Wednesday. Miss Denise Howell of Richmond spent Wednesday to Friday with her grandmother Mrs. Paul Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker have returned home after attending the races at Daytona Beach, Fla., and visiting friends in Orlando and Jacksonville. Supper guests Friday of Miss Sallie Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kinsey and boys Keith, Kevin and Scott, and Bill Harris of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff and Miss Connie Huff. Mrs. Reba Good Bjt POLLY N. AYLOR Phone *7-8136 of Luray spent the weekend with Miss Lillard. Robert L. Massie of Richmond spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Roberta Spalding. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lillard at Etlan last week. On Friday they visited John P. Lillard at Lynn Care Center at Front Royal. Mrs. Ethel Nicholson of Luray spent last week with her daughter Mrs. Grady Vest and family while Mr. Nicholson was a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. He was released from the hospital Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Pierpoint and Ned Jr. of Alexandria spent the weekend with Mrs. Pierpoint’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Mrs. Bertha Marshall of Centreville spent Thursday with Mrs. Wade Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pearson of Hume visited Mrs. Pullen Thursday night. Mrs. Barbara Gentry motored to Louisa and was joined by her granddaughter Sharen Dodson for lunch in Charlottesville Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff and Ernest Lillard motored to Martinsburg, W. Va., Friday. Kathy Hudson, Frances Hudson, Mary Hickerson and Clarice Lillard honored Clyde Lillard with a birthday get-together on Wednesday. Also present were Charles Hickerson and Charlie Lillard. Renee and David Calisto were honored Sunday at a housewarming party at their new home, given by Crystal Werner and Sue Walters. Guests included Tracy Welch of Manassas, Ethel Nicholson of Luray, Patsy Vest of Woodville, Kathy and Frances Hudson, Pat Lawler and girls, Sally and Kelly, Karen Williams, Dee Welch, Christine Vest and Doris Vest. The Flint Hill United Methodist will have worship service on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 11:15 a.m. Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor, invites the public to attend. Mrs. Wade Pullen and Mrs. Charlie Butler visited Mrs. Nannie Weaver at Hume on Sunday. Mrs. Barbara Gentry and Miss Elsie Dodson attended the musical “Flower Drum Song” Sunday at the Shenandoah College in Winchester. IRS offers tax assistance Rappahannock County residents will be able to request assistance with their federal income tax returns with the help of two programs sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is for low-income. handicapped and non-English speaking individuals who file the 1040A or 1040EZ forms, or who qualify for the Earned Income Credit. Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) provides assistance for taxpayers above the age of 60. • Culpeper: Second National Bank, Davis and Main Sts. TCE counseling is available on Thursdays by appointment only. Call 825-6768 after 7 p.m. to arrange an appointment. • Front Royal: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Education Building, Sixth and Virginia Ave., Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vets’ claim rep to visit Veterans’ Claim Rep- ' resentative Danuel L. Smith' will visit Rappahannock , County this month. On Thursday, Feb. 25, | M . Smith will be at the Social, Services office on Gay St. in Washington from 9-11:30 a.m. Appointments are not nee-.', essary; veterans with ques-V, tions about claims or any; other matters related to their;' military service are invited to come and speak with Mr. , Smith. V* In addition to his monthly.'; visit to Rappahannock, Mr. Smith may also be contacted ltthrough the Division of War f/ Veterans’ Claims, Suite 2,, ‘ Professional Building, 24 E. Stonewall Dr., Front Royal. , Veterans may call for an ap-.'„ pointment in advance (al-), though again appointments ‘ are not required) or for infor- t mation by phone at (703) 635- '! 4201. RSVP offers discount cards Retired Senior Volunteers will be distributing senior discount identification cards Tuesday, March j, from 11 a. m. to 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock- Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper. Anyone over 60 living in Planning District Nine is eligible for a card, which can be used to obtain discounts at more than 100 local businesses and services. A contribution of $2 is asked to help cover cdst of materials. For further information call 702-825-3100. ■ ’ FOR SALE To the highest cash bidder, local bank stock—4970 shares of Marshall National Bank & Trust Co. Contact: Trust Department,- 1 * ' * Marshall National Bank & Trust Co. (703) 364-1559 For further details as to the submission of bids & expiration of sale offer. Transform you bedroom with our NEW "Juliette" Valance and Bedroom Ensemble! Freshen up with a douvet cover and pillows * - on display at Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat 10-4 220S. losioiM Strut Winchester, Vn. 667-0574 RAYMOND B. KNEPP, R.Ph. 119 Water Street Front Royal, VA 22630 CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 703-625-0397 GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY OF CULPEPER, INC. 767 Madison Road - South 703-825-0205 FRONT ROYAL MOTORS, INC. Sales Service Your Friendly Ford Dealer 703-636-2901 TURNER-ROBERTSHAW FUNERAL HOME Your Golden Rule Funeral Home 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave. Front Royal, Virginia 22630 _ (703)635-4186 OIL HEAT & BURNER Distributor of Exxon, Mobil Petroleum Products & Exxon LP Gas Front Royal, 703-635-4155 Washington, 703-675-3214 COUNTRYSIDE FLOOR FASHIONS Carpel Orientals Sheet Vinyls. Tne Reupholstery Siip Covers Drapes Wan Coverings 347-0400 - Amissvilie. Va Horseshoe Hill family ‘Restaurant & Cany-Out MmWdcMM ■ F«a*r • Own*-Chic Snm 211 MM Spcnyrile • 987-9005 BEN VENUE MARKET 675-3133 & RECTOR S STORE 937-4954 Groceries. $as A Oil GOLDEN CORRAL LANE’S APPLIANCES, INC. % Amana Family Steak House 336 James Madison Highway 703-825-5888, Culpeper_ 703-825-9588, Culpeper Sunday Luke 14:15-24 ft Monday Luke 14:25-33 ft Tuesday Luke 15:1-10 If3 Wednesday Luke 15:11-32 ft Thursday Luke 16:1-13 Friday Luke 16:19-31 If1 Saturday Luke 18:1-8 Legend has it that, long ago, the dogwood came into bloom on Calvary and that, afterwards, a cross was implanted into the flower itself, to remain for all time. You can see it if you look closely, rust brown against the white of each individual blossom. Many of us carry crosses, faint like the dogwood’s emblem but with us, nevertheless. Somehow, in the Lenten season, we become particularly conscious of them and of our need for help—a certain kind of help, that can be found only through the things we learn in Church. The Church doesn't pretend to banish our cares and woes. But, its teachings realistically consider the experiences of life itself. No matter what our personal cross may be, we seem able to bear its burden with more strength. Lent is a wonderful time in which to begin making church-going a regular part of your life—if you haven’t already. oopyrigni i*hj. Ke.star-Wrfi.am* N«**papa« Sanncas. P 0 Bo* 8005. CtwIoflMvMa. VA 22906 Rappahannock News Main St. Washington, Va. 675-3349 Panorama Video Rentals OUt Hotel BMg.Spenyv*t 987-3197 FADELY CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH-DODGE, Inc Sales Service 727 N Royal Ave. Front Royal 703-635-2151 SPERRYVILLE EXXON 24-hr Wrecker Service Fruit ana Produce Stand Sperryville Va 987 8377 & 8015 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK • « Plumbing and Heating J Flint Hill. 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Weekend busy for Washington residents Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and Mrs. Mary W. Bailey visited Mrs. Moffett’s brother Edward Nelson Buxton at the President Madison Inn in Orange last Wednesday. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett left Sunday to spend several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett in Leesburg. She was accompanied to Leesburg by Page Moffett and Sally Page. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hudson and daughter Victoria of Sperryville and Mrs. Frances Eubank visited Mrs. Eubank’s sister Mrs. Vergie Hutchinson in Front Royal Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ned Settle, Jimmy and William were guests from Thursday until Monday of Mr. and Mrs. John Moulis and family in Silver Spring, Md. They attended the wedding of Mrs. Settle’s granddaughter Lisa Moulis to Larry McFarland on Saturday: Visitors during the week of Mrs. Janie Pullen were Dorothy Jackson, Margaret Jett, Phyllis Vemer and Mrs. Clarissa Velasquez. Guests Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and daughters Amanda and Bobbie Jolene were Mrs. Norma Brown and daughter Missy of Woodville. Albert Slaughter of Leesburg was a guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser at The Oaks. J. W. Crews accompanied Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser to Winchester Monday for a doctor’s appointment. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark Saturday were Bobby Frazier of Castleton, Charles Clark and Betty Robson of Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham were dinner guests Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Delmas Dotson and sons of Front Royal. Tim Falls of Woodville and Miss Edie Eastham had dinner in Luray Saturday evening. . Happy anniversary to a wonderful couple in Baltimore, Md., Mr. Woodville news notes Ray and Dorothy Grizzle of Fredericksburg were dinner guests Tuesday of Emory and Frances Conners. Weekend guests of Tim and Louise Bondelid were Rollen Bondelid of Selbyville, Del., Dan and Jann O’Rear and daughter Maggie of West Union, W. Va., and Jean Chappell of Damascus, Md. Mrs. Robert P. Anderson recently visited her grandchildren Kirk and Joanna Anderson at Chadd’s Ford, Pa. ^ Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown called ,on Mrs. Chloe Brown Sunday afternoon. On Saturday Mrs. Pearl Hawkins of Sperryville, Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt accompanied Joe N. Beard of Culpeper to visit Mrs. Joe N. Beard who is a patient in the Arlington Hospital. Rev. Ernest Cornwell will be the guest speaker at the Woodville Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 11 o’clock. Everyone is invited. Mrs. Ruth Orange and Mrs. June Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Roadcap Atkins in Amissville Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. H. Willis Jr. of Lignum was a guest Thursday of Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Frank Brown. Mrs. Edna Woodward, Tabitha, John and Jeffery Woodward of Castleton spent Sunday with Mrs. Ada Burke and Mrs. Ruth Rowles. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest and Patsy Vest attended the Farm Bureau Insurance Company salest conference in Roanoke Thursday through Saturday. and Mrs. Stanley Slack, who will have a wedding anniversary Sunday, Feb. 28. Luncheon guests Monday of Mrs. Charlie Burke were Mr. and Mrs. John Metzger of Lorton. Her son Ashton Burke of Warrenton visited her Wednesday. Dinner guests Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crews were Ms. Annis Hudson and a friend of Manassas. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crews at Brookside near Luray. Mrs. L. J. Turner spent Sunday night with her son and daughter-inlaw Dr. and Mrs. John Turner at Waterloo Farms, Warrenton. Luncheon guests Saturday of Mrs. Alice R. Wood at Sunnyside were Mrs. Gladys Bowie of Culpeper, Mrs. Russie Miller of Flint Hill and Miss Mary Miller Wood. Mr. and Mrs. John Deal and children Jamie and Jonathan of Hume were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins. The Deal family returned home recently after spending ten days in Orlanda, Fla. A wife doubles a man’s pleasures and divides his cares. Have a good week! CMH offers f prenatal class A series of six free classes for expectant parents will begin March 2 and run through April 6 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Presented in cooperation with the Culpeper County Health Department, the Preparation for Parenthood Course will be held Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the hospital board room. Designed for expectant parents who want to learn about the process of childbirth and related topics, the course is sponsored by the March of Dimes and follows Red Cross guidelines. JoAnne Russell, RN, and Ruth Partlow, LPN, will discuss prenatal care, Lamaze breathing techniques, medications and drugs, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care. Participants in the series will view a film on childbirth and take a tour of the obstetric unit at CMH, including the birthing room and the labor and delivery suite. A breastfeeding follow-up class will also be offered free of charge on Friday, April 15. To register for these classes, call the Matemal/Child Health department at Culpeper Memorial Hospital, 703-829-4113. The classes are free to residents of Rappahannock, Culpeper, Orange, Madison and Fauquier counties. FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET 5 pm - 9 pm All You Care To Eat For Only J1295 Salad Bar Steamed Shrimp Carved Steamship Fried Clam Strips Bar-B-Que Ribs Southern Fried Chicken Children under 12 *6” Seafood Newburg Rice Vegetables Potatoes Rolls & Butter Homemade Dessert For Reservations Call 825-1037 fifc ABERDEEN BARN Rt. 29 South • Culpeper THE MISER’S OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MATTRESS DISTRIBUTORS WINCHESTER 1-800-222-0831 1869 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. 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FRAME with purchaM of matching aat Expiraa Mar. 2 ‘Coupon does not apply to saml-firm, ^ mix-match —ta, daybada, or waterboda/l □ better 119 Full, ea. pc. $149 .^=Quecn, 2-pc. set $349 , King, 3-pc. set $449 I Twin, ea. pc. 15-Year Warranty BEST ,r ^ ^ Full, ea. pc. $159 1 - $ | Cl Queen, i-pc. set $399J 1J7 King. 3-pc. set $499 J Twin, ea. pc. 1 ^ 15-Year Warranty ’ ( , o • -#»’ ■*'VJ - c*-_ Upcoming Events ‘Tough Guys’ The movie Tough Guys will be playing at the Gay Street Theatre Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27 and 28, at 7:30 each evening. Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas are a delight as the quintessential tough guys, a couple of notorious train robbers who are released into modern-day L. A. after a 30-year stretch in the pen. Tough Guys is a whimsical cinematic treat that packs a two-fisted comic punch audiences will find irresistible. The movie is rated PG. 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” on Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Advance tickets and/or patron ads may be purchased from any member. Extension seminar planned The second annual Virginia Conference on Sustainable Agriculture will be held Saturday, March 5, at the Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg. Call the Extension Office at 675-3619 for additional information and registration forms. Sight and hearing screening The Lions Club mobile screening unit will be in Rappahannock County on 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. Barbecue dinner planned A barbecue dinner will be served at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Wednesday, March 2, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. to benefit the annual seventh grade class trip to Williamsburg, Jamestown and Richmond. Carry-out service will also be available. The cost will be $4. For additional information call Mrs. Lynne Baines at 675-3253 or Arthur Neufeld, 675-3728. Garden Club to sponsor trip to Philadelphia Flower Show The Rappahannock County Garden Club is sponsoring a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Wednesday, March 9. The cost of $28 includes the bus fare and admission 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. Litter meeting March 7 The Rappahannock Anti-Litter League and You (RALLY) will meet Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Courthouse. According to Litter Coordinator Nina Stamer, the purpose is to plan the county’s spring clean-up, set for Saturday, April 23. For more information about RALLY, to suggest target areas for clean-up or to volunteer call 675-3810. County Democrats to meet The Democratic Committee will meet at the courthouse in Washington on Wednesday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the several Democractic presidential candidates in preparation for the Primary on Super Tuesday, March 8. Anyone who is interested in the election may attend and participate in the discussion. Cattlemen meet March 2 The Beef Cattle Artificial Breeding meeting will be held Wednesday, March 2, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral Restaurant, Culpeper. For an agenda and to register, please call the Extension Office at 675-3619. ‘Moral Survival — Fiction of the Fifties’ Register now for the lecture-film services “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 theater the following week, as part of an eight-week series of lectures and films. Visit the Library or call 675-3780 for information. 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. Selected works at Middle St. Selected works by Gallery artists will be on view at Middle Street Gallery until March 18 when the 7th Congressional District’s High School Art Competition will be shown along with paintings and sculptures by Rappahannock High School and Wakefield students. Among those currently showing are Purnell, Drevas, Hoyer, Mahan, Lewis, Kerig, Griffin and Marshall. Marshall’s collage, “Fathers of Fate,” which has been the subject of recent letters to the editor in the Rappahannock News, will be up through the middle of March. The Gallery’s new Art Shop has one-of-a-kind cards, humorous booklets, small pottery and basketry, paintings under $50 and prints. Adult courses at high school Rappahannock County High School has announced that two 30hour adult education classes will be offered at the school during the spring semester. The classes will be held Tuesday nights from 6:309:30 beginning March 1 and ending May 30. The courses are: Keyboarding: Emphasis is placed on the development of the skill of entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbol information on a keyboard. Students develop skill in keyboarding non-technical information including letters and short reports. Personal interests in keyboarding will also be included. Tuition is $20 including the use of a hnnk. Applications for Microcomputers: An introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases using IBM compatible computers. Students will learn to use these three main applications, become familiar with their advantages and disadvantages and be able to use the computers to do several personal projects. Tuition is $20 and students may purchase a floppy disk at the school. Call the school at 987-8575 no later than Tuesday, March 1, to preregister for these courses. Enrollment will be limited. 1988 baseball registration The 1988 baseball registration for T-ball, Little League and Babe Ruth for ages 6-15 for the Amissville teams will be held March 12 and 19 from 11 a. m. to 1 p.m. at the Hackley Store parking lot. Registration for the Sperryville teams will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School fields March 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 1. p.m. Rain date is March 26. Fees will be collected at the time of registration. Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary to meet The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will hold a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. All members are urged to attend.

Be kind to your heart — eat fish By SANDRA RICHARDSON Extension Agent. Home Economics February is Heart Month. We , celebrate the emotional side of the heart with Valentine’s Day, but that’s only one aspect of the heart. The small organ located in the chest between the lungs is the body’s most vital organ. Many Americans are susceptible to a build-up of cholesterol in their arteries. Some individuals must take special medication to help control this cholesterol build-up. Others are more fortunate. They are able to regulate their cholesterol level by their diet. For many years, Americans have been encouraged to eat more fish to reduce their chances of having a heart attack. In 1985, Dutch researchers reported that in a 20-year survey of 852 men, those reporting that they ate an average of just one ounce of fish per day had half the rate of heart disease and were less likely to die from a heart attack than those who ate little or no fish. Certain fish oils, called Omega 3 fatty acids, can actually lower cholesterol and fat levels. Fish oils are about the most unsaturated oils you can eat. This means they don't harden at cold tern peratures. These oils act as nature’s antifreeze in many cold-water fish. These fish oils prevent a sludge-like plaque made up of cholesterol from building up on the inner walls of the arteries over the years. Athrosclerosis is the name given this disease which causes half of all the deaths each year in the U.S. Omega 3 oils have been found to prevent this sludge-like plaque from building up in the arteries in several ways: • Total level of cholesterol is lowered (high cholesterol directly correlates with an increased risk of a heart attack). • The critical balance of blood components called lipoproteins is changed, thus lowering the levels of lethal low-density liopoproteins and very low-density lipoproteins that deposit cholesterol on artery walls. • Levels of triglycerides are lowered. This is another group of blood fats that have been implicated in heart disease. • Platelets (the cells involved in clotting) are made less “sticky” which prevents the clumping that can lead to a heart attack. • Red blood cells become less rigid and more flexible, so the cells glide smoothly through the bloodstream. Consumers are asking whether it is advisable to take fish oil supplements. The American Heart Asso ciation (AHA) does not think it is advisable to take supplements at this point because the long term effectiveness and safety of fish oil is not yet established. The American Medical Association (AMA) points out that clinical research is inadequate to determine what dosage of fish oil supplements works. Also, not all scientists agree that Omega 3 fatty acids are protective. Some believe that a different component of fish or several combinations of unidentified components in fish work together to bring about the protective effect of fish oil. 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Mixed Grill/13 Oz. Turkey & Giblet Alpo Dog Food 3/$1 14 Oz. - Chopped Beef/Distinctive Beef/Beef/Chicken/Chunk Chicken 3tew/Distinctive Chickfcn/Distinctiv* Chicken Stew/Lite Beef Dinner/ Lite Chicken Dinner/Lite Liver Dinner/Distinctive Liver/Liver 010 waierioo noao. lowne center, ^34^-temount Road. Gateway Plaza Shopping Center, FronTRoyaT protects the Eskimos against heart disease. Whatever the differences, excessive fish oil supplements also inhibit blood clotting, and bleeding can be profuse in individuals taking supplements. Furthermore, the capsules are costly. Fish oil capsules are marketed as Proto-chol, Pro-mega and Max EPA. These capsules contain about 300-500 mg of Omega 3 fatty acids per capsule. Recommended dosage may be as high as three to six capsules per day or equivalent amounts in about six ounces of salmon. Prices of the capsules vary, but a consumer may spend as high as $365 per year or one dollar a day on fish oil capsules. The sale of capsules has been reported to reach a sensational $500 million a year. At present, there is no conclusive evidence that taking fish oil capsules could lower heart disease risk. To be sure, one or two fish dishes per week could add variety to meals. Since fish is also high in cholesterol and fat, it may very well reduce the risk of heart diseases. Since we do not know about the effectiveness of fish oil, the best course is to wait until more evidence is in. What kind of fish contains the most Omega 3? As a rule of thumb, the higher the fat content, the more Omega 3 in the fish. Don’t go overboard with only the fatty kinds. A variety of fish is the best choice. Omega-3 iat coniern, — mgn: tuna, trout, shad, salmon, mackerel, herring; anchovies, sardines and albacore. Medium: swordfish, bluefin tuna, red snapper, mullet and halibut. Low: cod, pike, whiting, flounder, haddock, monkfish and sea bass. Shellfish are low in fat but offer relatively more Omega-3 than lowfat fish. Something else to consider is to cook without extra fat. Instead of frying, consider poaching, baking and broiling. Here are some recipes for fish dishes that call upon a variety of ingredients that accent their exceptionally good taste. Salmon Tacos 12 6-inch corn tortillas 7 Tbsps. olive oil 6 radishes 1 cup loosely packed cilantro 1 cup chopped, peeled cucumbers 2 Tbsps. chopped red onion * 2 Tbsps. chopped tomato 3 Tbsps. minced, seeded jalapeno chiles 1/3 cup grapefruit juice 3 Tbsps. orange juice 2 Tbsps. lime juice 1/4 tsp. salt 1 avocado 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce 15‘/2-oz. can pink salmon, drained Lightly fry tortillas in 1/4 cup olive oil and drain thoroughly on paper towels. Process radishes and cilantro in food processor until finely minced. Set aside. Place cucumbers, onion, tomato and chiles in bowl. Add grapefruit, orange and lime juices and salt and allow to marinate 30 minutes. Peel and slice avocado into 12 pieces. Assemble each taco by layering tortilla with lettuce, cucumber mixture, radish mixture, salmon, avocado slice and drizzling with 1/2 tsp. olive oil. Makes 12 servings. Escallop of Halibut IV2 lbs. halibut steaks or roast, thawed if necessary, skin removed 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 3/4 cup chopped cilantro, loosely packed 1/3 cup lime juice 6 Tbsps. olive oil Thinly slice halibut about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and arrange 2 slices on each of six 6-inch oven-proof plates, covering entire surface. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine cilantro, lime juice and oil and set aside. Quickly cook under broiler about 1 to 2 minutes or until opaque. Brush with cilantro-lime mixture and serve immediately. Makes 6 servings. Grilled Oriental Fish Steaks 4 halibut steaks, about 3/4 inch thick 1/2 cup soy sauce 3 Tbsps. minced onion 1 Tbsp. chopped ginger root 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds 1/2 tsp. sugar Rinse fish steaks and pat dry. Place in single layer in shallow pan. Combine soy sauce, onion, ginger, sesame seeds and sugar in blender. Process on low speed 30 seconds, scraping sides down once. Pourt sauce over fish, turn over to coat both sides, then marinate 30 minutes, turning fish occasionally. Remove from marinade and place on grill 4 inches from moderately hot coals. Cook 5 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Makes 4 servings. (Trade or brand names are used only for the purpose of information and the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service does not guarantee nor warrant the standard of the product, nor does it imply approval of the product to the exclusion of others which may also be suitable.) ^

«‘The fighting editor,’ i and a great gentleman By ROBERT G. CORDER K R*l>P*l>«nnack New« Contributing Writer :*•' Edward Joel Pawley was a friend ur niine. Our relationship went back Li a time. I don’t recall the exact ' t year of our first meeting, but it was around 1952 when I was a young boy i- “terrorizing” Amissville on my Firew- stone Deluxe Super Cruiser bike. I jr. was strongly attracted to radio in those days, particularly programs such as the Lone Ranger, Green o- Hornet, Suspense Theater and Big Town. Consequently, you can imagine the thrill of a youngster in Rappahannock County coming face-toJ. face with “Steve Wilson” of Big “ Town, the fighting editor of the Illustrated Press. ■j* in To me, Mr. Pawley was the epitr;* ome of what one might expect Steve ^Wilson to look like . . . tall, dark hair, ruggedly handsome, and a deep resonant voice. At the time, I could In not understand why someone of his stature would come to a place so reAj mote from New York City. It took some maturing on my part before I was able to understand. Nevertheless, I was delighted to have this great celebrity living so close. I use to visit the Pawleys quite frequently when they lived in their .• first house near Amissville on the . Viewtown Road. They were making honey and raising goats in those . days just for something to do. I remember that they were great admirers of Bishop Fulton Sheean and they never missed his show on television (they had one of the first televisions in Amissville). Mr. Pawley '• used to refer to himself as a “gen- tleman farmer” and liked to kid about that. You could tell, however, • that his real love was, and always would be, “show business.” Mr. Pawley and his wife, Helen, always seemed to genuinely enjoy - having young people visit with • them. They loved to have us do impromptu things . . . anything that smacked of acting! And they loved to reflect on their respective careers, which was just great with me. He, in particular, had some great stories to tell about his days in the theater and in Hollywood. I hung on every word! As always happens when one gets older and interest turns to ^ other things seemingly more important at the time (like cars, girls, sports, etc.) I did not see the Pawleys very often. It was not until I finished high school, served a tour of duty in the Navy, and had completed my first year in engineering at the University of Virginia that I renewed my friendship with Mr. Pawley and his wife. I had finally become professionally involved with the medium of radio after many years of listening only. After a year of working at the University radio station, I was hired as the weekend announcer at WCVA in Culpeper (which helped pay my expenses at school). Mr. Pawley would come by the radio station to chat between records, and I could tell that his heart was still in the business. When I left WCVA upon graduation from the University, it was Mr. Pawley who replaced me. It was a strange turn of events, to say the least. There I was, training one of my radio idols to take over my radio position! Afterwards, we managed to stay in touch. I always thought that he deserved greater recognition for his accomplishments on stage, screen, and radio. Consequently, I asked the state’s largest newspaper to do a story on him and Mrs. Pawley. They were absolutely thrilled with the story that was printed and the “renewed fame” (as he called it) that it brought. Afterwards, I searched for years to locate tapes of his Big Town show and finally was successful. I presented him with tapes of four of his old shows shortly after they had moved into their new house, Sunset Cliffs, in Rock Mills. When he heard that famous introduction to his show, tears came to his eyes, for it was the first time in more than 30 years that he had heard a recording of one of his shows. And for that brief period of time, he was once again that fighting editor of the Illustrated Press! Mr. Pawley was a unique person, as was his wife. They were the genuine article. And they were the kindest people you could ever want to meet. If you knew their whole story . . . how they went from national prominence to near poverty status and how they handled all that . . . there would be nothing but the greatest respect and admiration. After I learned of Mr. Pawley’s death, I played a tape of one of his Big Town shows and got a little misty-eyed. Rappahannock County and the country hava lost one of the great gentlemen of this century. Robert Corder is a resident of Richmond. Tabsufit K)R VH_\\A^41 Oak Springs Plaza Warren ton, VA 22186 Fauquier Optical Next to Giant 703/349-9015 Mon. - Fri. -10:00-6:30 Sat - 10:00-2 00 $20.00 OFF No Line Bifocals with this coupon ^(including frame and lenses). Does not apply to any other offer or packag^ Obituaries Mrs. Pendlebury Florence Maloney Pendlebury, 75, of Richmond, formerly of Sperryville, died Feb. 10 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. A native of Sperryville, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. (Rube) and Daisy Frances Woodard Atkins and the widow of John Pendlebury. She is survived by a son Charles Pendlebury of Richmond, a sister Lula Harding of Welcome, Md., and a brother Linwood Atkins of Winchester. A graveside service was conducted Feb. 13 in the Sperryville Cemetery by the Rev. Gordon D. George. William Houghton William Benton Houghton, 76, of Huntly, died Feb. 16 in the Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. Houghton was bom Sept. 23, 1911, in Rappahannock County, the son of Wilbur and Rovilla Parnell Houghton. Surviving are four sisters, Violet McCracken of Fayetteville, N.C., Cora Poe of Woodbridge, Alice Burke and Mattie Partlow of Front Royal. A graveside service was conducted Feb. 19 at Prospect Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Jerry Young. Ellie Dodson Elbe Atkins Dodson, 83, of Winchester, died Feb. 22 in the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Dodson was bom March 23, 1904, in Sperryville, the daughter of Marion and Laura Atkins. She married Ellis B. Dodson, who predeceased her. Surviving are three daughters, Dorothy Bailey, Hester Ramey and Esther Dodson of Winchester, three sons, Paul W. Dodson of Toms Brook, James E. Dodson and Charles Dodson of Stephens City, two sisters, Nellie Dodson of Front Royal and Stella Jenkins of Stephens City, two brothers, Raymond Atkins of Toms Brook and Gilbert Atkins of Front Royal, 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 25 at the Jones Funeral Home in Winchester by the Rev. Michael L. Grooms. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery, Stephens City. Charles Brooks Charles Alden Brooks, 58, of Boston, died Feb. 15 at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. A resident of Boston for many years, he was employed by Lake Litho Printing Co. 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School Competition hot in Pinewood Derby By DEBORAH FLINCHUM Rappahannock Newt Special Writer There was no more excitement and enthusiasm at the Olympics in Calgary, Canada, last Friday night than at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington during Pack 123’s Pinewood Derby race. Bobcat, Wolf, Bear and Webelo dens were given pinewood derby kits in December so that scouts and their dads could have plenty of time to design, cut, sand and paint a seven-inch wooden racing car uniquely their own. After scouts and their families enjoyed the Blue and Gold banquet, the competition began. Starter Ju lian Brown and finish judge Ken Welk ran ten heats with three cars competing in each heat down the 32foot three-lane track. Cubs Wesley Welk and Nathan Flinchum provided the most excitement of the night when they competed in a semi-final match. They raced to decide the fastest car six times without the judges being able to decide a winner, so both advanced to the finals. The final results were: First place Nathan Flinchum, second place Wesley Welk, and third place Andy Hollup. These winners carried home an engraved Pinewood Derby trophy. All 26 participants won rib bons for part icipation. Nathan attributes his win to “experience and luck.” He won second place in the 1987 race. David Kitt, the Shenrapawa District Scout executive, judged the three best appearing cars. Jan Ford, Nikki Rustic and Caleb Proper were given ribbons in this category. Nathan Flinchum was awarded a ribbon for the most unusual looking car. February can be a cold and dull month, but scouting in general and the Pinewood Derby in particular have brightened the lives of 30 families around Washington and Sperryville. And the best part is - there’s always next year! 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The Queen could not believe that this king could be so wise so she went to visit him and put him to a test. She showed the King, Nathan Flinchum, two bunches of flowers. One bunch was real and the other bunch was artificial. With the help of the king’s servant, Ariele Foster, the King chose the real bouquet of flowers by letting the bees come into the castle and light on the real flowers. He modestly concluded that he was not the wise one - the bees were. After the play the students pre sented flowers (real ones!) to parent Cindi Andreoni who helped with costumes and props, and to Miss Alexander. This was the students’ way of saying thanks for giving them the opportunity to do something special and for all the hard work that they had put into the producution. When the class was asked if they had enjoyed working on the play, which began in November, they resoundingly answered “Yes!” They informed Miss Alexander that they were on their way to Hollywood for future fame and fortune. 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Sports and Outdoor Life Third place earns playoff berth ; Winding up the season with • three wins at home and one loss on . the road, Rappahannock’s varsity : basketball team stands firmly in ; third place in the Bull Run District. ; The tournament leading to the dis; trict title began Wednesday, Feb. ; 24, with Stonewall Jackson facing • the Panthers at RCHS. ! If the Panthers win (at presstime ; the game had not been played) they : will face the winner of the Page ; County-Brentsville match at War; ren County High School on Friday. The other semi-final match will pit • the winners of Central-Clarke County and George Mason-Strasburg, also being played Wednesday night. The two winners of Friday’s semi-final games will face off for the district championship on Saturday night at Warren County High School. The season ended in fine style for the Panthers last Friday night, when they bested Stonewall Jackson 49-43 at RCHS. That win marked the second time the Panthers beat the Generals in regular season meetings. Rappahannock got into foul trouble early, and by halftime had three starters, Eric Dunn, Butch Foster and Godfrey Freeman, on the bench. . Backups Carroll Frye, Greg Smith and Anthony Porter stepped in, however, and filled their shoes with no problem. According to Coach Gary Leake, the foul problems and “offensive inconsistency” caused him to look to his bench for help. With a little less than two min.. utes left in the first half, the Panthers ran up six unanswered points, going to the locker room with a 26-18 advantage. Doug Smith also boosted the score by hitting five of six foul shots in the second quarter. The substitutions from the bench turned the trick, Coach Leake said, ■as the trio “lit up and turned the game around with their sharp play.” In the third quarter. Stonewall Jackson dented the Panthers’ lead, but was unable to slow Rappahannock’s push toward the win. The : Generals’ effort was hampered by v.the loss of their center, Bryan Good. The 6’ 7” senior fouled out during the third quarter, and as the fourth period began Stonewall still trailed by seven, 34-27. , Coach Leake had nothing but praise for Stonewall’s effort after losing Good’s offensive contribution. -“We thought they might fold, but . they hung tough and came back . strong in the fourth quarter.” With two minutes left to play, the Generals tied the game, 41-41, but watched the game slip away as ■ Rappahannock ran up eight points to Stonewall’s two, ending the game , with a six-point advantage, 49-43. with their problems! STANDARD SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT CO. 501 E. Main St., Front Royal, Va 703-635-4547 ADVERTISING J DEADLINES < i LOCAL < DISPLAY ; advertising < Rappahannock News AdsJ Tuesday, 12 noon < Combo Ads J (one or more papers) < Monday, 3 p.m. i i Real Estate Combo Ads i Friday, 4 p.m. i CLASSIFIED i ADVERTISING i Rappahannock News Tuesday, 12 noon Horse & Farm Monday, 12 noon Combo Classified Display Monday, 3 p.m. Combo Word Ads Monday, 5 p.m. Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter HEADING TO THE PLAYOFFS, the Panthers have a consistent sfcorer in junior Eric Dunn. Dunn and his co-captains, seniors Butch Foster and Godfrey Freeman, were named to the All-District team. As the game got tight, Coach Leake brought his starters back into the fray, and Dunn, Foster and Freeman made the difference in the final minutes. Freeman and Dunn used foul shots to the Panthers’ benefit, sinking two free throws each during that last period run. Foster found the inside track a bit easier with Stonewall’s big center on the bench, and the 6’ 5” forward hit two baskets, finishing the game with 10 points. Freeman paced his total, adding 10 points of his own. Both also collected 12 rebounds. Eric Dunn added an additional six points. “It was a real defensive game,” said Coach Gary Leake, explaining the low score. “Man for man, we just had more talent.” Playoff outlook good Coach Leake predicted success (1FNFRAP NSTRUMENT Sp““ c”"“”“s!| our largest distributor is offering us a limited supply of the January Special through the month of February 12 Scrambled Channels FREE for 1 year! in addition to the cable quality reception and over 100 unscrambled channels this special also includes a Hign Kerrormance 10' DISH at NO aditional charge $400 total savings No Money Down • Financing Available Low Monthly Payment offer ends February 29 ir/LL. SATELLITE THE AREAS LEADER IN SALES AND SERVICE 636*1068 FRONT ROYAL DR. 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He added that the clutch performance from the bench last Friday is a “big plus” going into the playoffs. “It makes me feel good,” he said, “to know that I can go to my bench with confidence.” Coach Leake said that a strong bench will be the key to success in the tournament, since the final two teams will have played three games in four days — a total of 92 minutes. No team, he added, can ask its starting five to play that whole time. With that edge off the bench, he’s looking for consistent play from each member of the team. “I’m not saying that each member of the team needs to play an outstanding game, what I mean is that everyone has to play to his best ability. “If we play to our potential, we can play with and beat any team in the district — including Central.” The Falcons are the favorite in the district tournament, since they carry a number 3 state rank in the division and a guaranteed berth in the regional tournament next week. But that doesn’t make them unbeatable, Coach Leake was quick to point out. Rappahannock lost to the Falcons by a total of only 10 points in two garhes. “I’ve been telling the team that the best team doesn’t win the playoffs. The team that is playing the best will win. That’s an important difference. If we are playing to our potential, we can win. If we don’t we won’t.” “It’s that simple,” Mr. Leake said. He should know. The former Panther varsity basketball standout has known his share of on-the-court pressure in his day. “We’re still taking the season one game at a time,” Coach Leake said Tuesday. “We’re thinking about Stonewall tomorrow. Then we’ll worry about the rest of the tournament. We’re going full speed ahead. With each win we will gain confidence.” The Stonewall Jackson game presents an opportunity for the Panthers, a chance to pull a “hat-trick” on the Generals. They’ve already lost to Rappahannock twice during the regular season, finishing sixth in the district with an 8-8 record. Overall, Stonewall finished even with Rappahannock, both teams boasting an 11-9 record on the year. At the same time, Coach Leake admitted, “that third win is mighty hard to get.” On Friday, if the Panthers prevail Wednesday, he predicted they will likely face Page County, a team which has beaten Rappahannock twice in overtime during the season. “As I said earlier,” Coach Leake observed, “it’s tough to beat a team that third time.” But his team did fulfill one of its objectives by gaining the home court advantage for the playoffs. The second objective, the coach said, will depend on the outcome of this weekend’s play. If the Panthers make it to the district final Saturday night, they will be assured of a berth in the regional tournament, which begins next week. That’s where Coach Leake would like to see his team go next. But, for this week, the coach has his team focused on that next game. As he knows all too well, all the looking into next week won’t help a bit if Rappahannock doesn’t make it to Front Royal Friday. Spring Gazette out March 3 The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department’s new schedule of programs, the spring Recreation Gazette, will be published as an insert in the Thursday, March 3, issue of The Fauquier Democrat. For more information, call 3491910, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. f Go for the Gold! Gold Medal Savings on Gold ^.abel Carpet! Fantastic Values on Wear-Dated® Carpet by \W9RLXr CARPETS Board Room The best just got better! It’s beautiful, durable and now greater stainresistance for your family in 31 colors. State Room Now wonderful Wear-Dated® GOLD LABEL carpet is more stain-resistant than ever. Superb range of luxurious colors. Creative Image Wear-Dated® GOLD LABEL carpet stays beaumul year after year. Luxurious in the living room, stylish in a den. 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Classified Advertising Your Action Number 675-3338 CLASSIFIED INDEX GENERAL CLASSIRED 1. Antiques 2 Auctions 3. Business Opportunities 4 Child Services 5 Child Care Wanted 6 Commuters Comer 7 Crafts-a-Plenty 8. Building Materials 9 Construction Equip 10 Farm Equip. Supplies 12 Firewood for Sale 13 Garage & Yard Sales 14 Garden Equfv'Produce 15 Giveaways 20 Happy Ads 21 Happy Birthdays 22 Horse & Farm Directory 23 Horses for Sale 24 Household Hems-Sale 25 Instruction 40 Livestock for Sale 41 Lost & Found 42 Misc for Sale Rent 43 Mi sc Wanted 44 Mobile Homes - Sale Rent 45 Musical Instruments & Equipment 46 Office Equipment 47 Personals 50 Pets 51 Recreational Equip 60 Rentals - Apts 61 Rentals - Business 62 Rentals - Houses 63 Rentals - Rooms 64 Rentals - Land 65 Rentals - Vacation 66 Rentals - Wanted 67 Real Estate - Wanted 68 Real Estate - Sale by Owner 69 Real Estate - For Sale 70 Roommates Wanted Available 71 Services - Business 72 Services Farm 73 Services - Home Improvements 74 Services - Personal 75 Services - Misc 76 Swap & Trade 77 T nbutes & Thanks EMPLOYMENT 100 Employment Services 101 Help Wanted 102 Help W - Domestic 103 Help W -Farm Garden 110 Positions Wanted NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS 125 Business Notices 126 Bids & Proposals 127 Legal Notices AUTOMOTIVE 200 Vehicles for Sale 201 Motorcycles 202 Mechanic s Delight 203 Parts & Accessones 204 Recreational Vehicles 205 Boats & Accessones 250 Too Late to Classify Antique* 1 Antique and used Oriental 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 welcome For information call 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Business 3 Opportunities Open your own one price ($9 99) discount shoe store Starting at $14,900. First quality merchandise only Includes beginning inventory, fixtures, supplies and trainina. Call Ed Brandt. The Fashion Concept 214 634-7000. Positive Cash flow. Serious investors wanted for commercial venture. Call after 7p.m. 7033499191 or leave message. Child Care 5 Wanted Responsible person t( care for one year old in mi home Full time, possibk live in. Amissville area ol Rt.613. Starting March 21 1988. 703347-9059 Building 8 Materials Steel Buildings, Factor) Direct Specials. 30x40x10 $4,360; 40x75x14- $9,320 50x100x14- $14,570 An) size, American States Building Systems. Includes 3070 Walk Door. Framec Opening. Call 214/3423668. Farm Equip. 10 and Supplies Hayrake New Idea 246. Good conditon, field ready. $1350 Call 703.937-5502 evenings HI -Mag Mineral - Prevent grass tetany In your cattle this spring Book now for best prices at County Farm Service. Inc. 703 825-2381. MIXED HAY High Quality Tested VPI Laboratory Stored in Bam Large Round Bales $20 Small Square Bales Ask for Price Delivery Service Available Mount Vernon Stock Farm Sperryville, VA Call 703/987-8019 or 703/547-3530 Mulch hay for sale. Call anytime at 703 364-1469 or 301 384-3149. Round bales of hay for sale. $15.00. Will deliver. 703364-1469 or 301 3843149. Firewood 12 for Sale L.S. Tree Experts, firewood. landscaping, tree work. Sperryville, Virginia. 703987-8796. Seasoned hardwood,$90 cord, $50. half cord; mixed, i $80 cord. Call 703 987I 8297. Happy Ads 20 Camille’s Flowers for all occasions eWeddlngs eDinner Parties eOffice especial Events eGlfts Main Street Washington. 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AFTER AN 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 New* P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 Attn: Classified Adv. Dept. Horses 23 for Sale Bsauttful 3'/i year old filly, green broke, high spints. Very clean gaits. 703 9878736 after 6pm. Instruction 25 Train to be a TRAVEL AGENT TOUR GUIDE AIRLINE RESERVATION 1ST Start 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 Nll.S.C. Livestock 40 for Sale Purebred Angus Bulls. Some sired by Pine Drive. Ray T. Cannon, Castleton, Va. 703937-4900 or James Cannon, 703/9374700. Lost and 41 Found If You have found or lost a dog or cat, call Pet Registry anytime. 703 547-2298. Animals available for adoption. Lost: Two Walker coon hounds, last seen Jordan River, Flint Hill, Feb. 21. White and black female, answers to Hope: white and black male, Baldy. Reward. 703/635-6172. Misc.for 42 Sale/Rent Beef Sale, 250 pounds. $129.50. Includes beef, pork and poultry. Fully guaranteed, grain fed, cut while you wait^Payment plan available. 804/9782994. , T Fresh, locally grown lettuce now available at wholesale from our Areola green-houses Call 703968-7129 or 703-687-6055 for information, order Six new western saddles. 15", handmade. Call 703/987-8927. 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? 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Tools Antique Pine Table Antique Baby Crib Antique Smoking Stand Antique Mirror Antique Chairs Antique Washstand Antique Door Stops •WE EXPECT TO HA VE SOME GOOD PIECES OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE A OTHER MDSE, r Twins: Cash Lunch by: Madison Rascua Squad Ladles Aux. Certified Auctioneer #31 COL. TOM W. REESE AUCTION COMPANY •IN • MAIN |f cvi*t»f* yiaoiNia fire* pnoit rot in no* _ - 1 *s SINCE 1951 IWHMTN CUTIIIII I MUNI ...f Personals 47 Medical Insurance forms piling up? We can help. Professional filing service. Call MCPS, Inc. for brochure. (703)476-5609. National Pageant Seeking Girls 7-13 for Virginia preliminaries. State winners flown to Orlando, Florida for nationals. All participants receive tiaras and trophies. Call collect 301/694-3529. Services To Abused Families, Inc. Providing battered Women Alternatives for Safety. For help or information call: 349-0309 or 825-TURN SURPRISE! A lBELLYDANCER fcfor your party! Cl<3i>bY' anuiuauit 5, 15 or 25 minute shows by "ANTHEA". 703/923-4030 Pets 50 Purebred or Vi Jack Russell female wanted for breeding. Smooth coat, long legs preferred. 703/987-8025. Rentals - 61 Business For rent: Warehouse space/ light ind. Phone 828-4663, from 8a.m.5p.m. Ask for Jim Harmon Rentals - 63 Rooms Room for rent in beautiful house in country Convenient to Warrenton. Please call after 6p m. 703 -9376152. Rentals - 64 Lands Pasture land wanted from 200-500 acres. Call after 6 P.M. 703 347-7926. Rentals - 66 Wanted to Rent Couple Wishing to rent house on acreage, or in exchange for farm work with low rent. Fauquier or Rappahannock Counties. Call 301-236-0598 Young couple looking for 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. 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. Real Estate - 67 Wanted Couple Hoping to purchase (financing?) scenic, protected property for retirement in 1999 Will sign covenants to protect land/ wildlife and your use. 703527-5660 Spring is coming... and we re ready to build our nest! Don't you have a small parcel of land that you would like to sell? Approximately 15 mile radius of Warrenton. Will be building small Victorian cottage style home and lots of gardens! Call collect 703/3787538 evenings or 703/3471020 days. Real Estate - 68 Sale by Owner Ivy Hill* 3 level Colonial, 4 bedrooms, 2'/2 baths, full walk out basement, 2 car garage on quiet cul-de-sac. DC side of Warrenton. $188,900. Shown by appointment only, 703/3491623 Mountain Retreat — 18 acres. Burlington, WV. Looking for privacy secluded back in the forest with lots of deer, turkey and grouse? Excellent hunting. Ideal building site. Cut your own firewood. Well located near Route 50 and Mill Creek Country Club. Low taxes. $16,500. Bring $500 deposit. $1150 at closing (plus costs). $217.40/ month, 120 months at 121/2% APR, less for cash. For appointment Wayne Long 703-896-9064 Sale - 5 bedroom. 3’-2 bath energy efficient 4000 sq.ft, home situated on 5 acres. Two car garage. 16x32 outbuilding. 703 347-1525. 2 acres in Rappahannock County, owner financing, $16,000. Reply to Jim Hitt, Box 252, Castleton, Va. 22716. Build your dream with Lincoln Logs. High-quality, energyefficient alternatives to conventional housing at prices you can afford. Call or visit today for More information. THL ORIGINAL Lincoln Logs l TD Country Classic Homes Rt. 1, Box 897 Amissville, VA 22002 (703) 937-5663 Real Estate - 69 For Sale Duck, NC - 2 beautiful, ''2 acre soundfront lots in prestigious community of Sanderling. Includes rights to all recreational facilities $150,000 firm No agents 804 481-3206 LOCAL AUTHORIZED BUILDER/ DEALER Nationwide Modular Homes Will build 01 sell package 703/825-1663 CORBIN HOMEBUILDERS, INC. Misc. Wanted 43 CA$H PAID FOR SCRAP CAST IRON Such as Stripped Automotive Blocks, etc Prices Determined, —3 By Quantities ~ and Qualities if Delivered to Our Yard In Culpeper BINGHAM & TAYLOR FOUNDRY Nolle Place 825-8334 Culpeper Real Estate - 69 For Sale THESE PEOPLE MAY BE LOOKING FOR YOUR PROPERTY! We have many customers searching for that perfect piece of property. If you have land you wish to sell, call us at (703)6357157, or direct postal Inquiries to: HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES 505 S. Royal Ave. Ftont Royal, Virginia 22630 _ L Real Estate - 69 For Sale Lakefront 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. Shenandoah Valleyalong the Coors Corridor, close to town of Elkton, VA. 56 1/3 acres zoned M-2 light industrial. 1200 ft. US 340 frontage, 1200 ft. railroad frontage, 1500 ft. river frontage Call Tim Haden, 703/298-1758. Wlntergraan, VA - Slopeside condominium, 1 bedroom loft. Fantastic 2nd home investment! Paid $75,000 in 1985 - sacrifice for $67,000. No agents. Beautifully furnished, must liquidate 804/481-3206. North American Homes • Better .. aster • More Value for o I- sjipMBHMWHh* /■ >' Call Modular Concepts 703/349-8247 o. 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.-4pm daily. Bushhog Mowing, a 6’ mower. Have trailer, will travel. Call 703 754-9643. Middletown Furniture Stripping Paint and varnish removed from wood and metal 7745 Main St., Middletown, Va. Tues. - Sat , 9 - 5 Call 869-2695. Mortgage Money available: All 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 ATTENTION PERSPECTIVE HOW OWNER: Don't overpay for your home T.Ci. Taylor Construction will introduce YOl to Continental Modular Homes! 703/987-8043 BALDWIN BUILDERS Builder/ Dealer Quality Homes by Continental 703/987-8079 Tom Baldwin, Jr. Model shown by appointment. Roofing - Gutters -dowr spoutings Tinning anc roofing of all kinds Aluminum gutter; down spout Roof repair. Bill Starks 703 675-3630, 703/675 3724. PIANO TUNING: Work guaranteed 30 years full time Warren Emerson Dennis Call collect. Amlssvtlle. Va. (703) 937-5857 Services - 71 Business Help For Hire •Handyman •Odd Jobs Reasonable Rates Free estimates 703/937-4910 Experienced and Fully Insured Modern Equipment Chimney Lining €>lt>e /a«tjionrb frrrtottf BRUCE VIERLING 703/675-3508 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 PLUMBING State Licensed New 81 Old Work Pump Installation Free Estimnlra on New Work 703-675-3249 WASHINGTON VIDEO RENTALS Open Wed.-San. 12 - 7 p.m. VCR's for rent or tale Main Street in the basement of the Miller Bldg. 703/675-3454 VHS & BETA Services - 72 Farm Gardens tilled using 6 horse power Troy Bilt tiller, scheduling helps. Call 703987-8953. Tree Stumps removed — Neat and reasonable. By STUMP JUMPER, 703777-2349. Services - 73 Home Improvement Dominion General Contracting. Remodelling, room additions, kitchens, bathrooms, rec rooms, garages. decks, patios plus handyman service. For estimates call 703/937-5482 after 5pm. Phase II Carpentry, all types of home improvements and repairs. Free estimates. 20 years experience References supplied 703/439-2636 evenings Professional Decorating At discounted prices. Call for 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 Sanding & refinishing hardwood floors Reasonable rates. Call Rogei 703/635-2558 Real Estate - 69 For Sale FOR SALE V2 Mile From Winchester IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Brick ranch style home with 3 bedrooms. 1V? baths, family room, fireplace, finished basement, nice enclosed porch, stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer convey, city water and sewer, 100 x 300 lot, priced to sell at $89.500 00 - REALTOR 4 Baylissjr. MAIN OFFICE ■ 32 VALLEY AVENUE WINCHESTER VIRGINIA 22601 TELEPHONE 17031 667 8000 Services - 73 Home Improvement B ft B BUILDING Specializing in decks, additions St remodeling 16 years experience No Job too small Call after 8p.m., 703/937-5280 Services - 75 Miscellaneous Tree Pruning- fruit trees, small lawn and shade trees Reasonable rates. Take care of your trees! Please do not let anyone "top” your trees! Pruning may be done anytime before apple bloom. Lyt Wood. 703/987-8403 evenings. Help Wanted 101 Accountant- Excellent position in our profitable, rapidly expanding company. BS degree and previous experience necessary. Growth potential, very good benefits, negotiable pay. Send confidential resume to P.O. Box 188, Manassas, Va. 22110. Accepting Applications for full-time help. Yard and office positions available. Apply at Carter Lumber, Brandy Station. Accounting clerk- pleasant Manassas office seeks person with previous accounting experience. Proficient use of calculator is required. If you're looking for a stable company that offers good growth potential, forward resume to Box D, do The Fauquier Democrat, P.O Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186. Are you 18-21 years and out of school? Is $3.35 per hour a satisfactory wage for you? We want to put you in a full time position makeing $4 to $6 per hour. Positions available for factory, labor, greenhouse, warehouse, Stockers, sales clerks, nursing assistant and clerical. Call JobShop, Inc 703/825-0596 or 1/800/367-6587 * 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. 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. Computer Programmer. Entry level position into our large Manassas company. Knowledge of RPG II language required. Very good benefits, competitive pay and growth potential. Submit your resume to Merchants, Inc., ATT: C. P., 9073 Euclid Ave., Manassas, Va. 22110. Cook- $5.28 per hour. Substitute position available for meals preparation in human services agency. Duties include preparing and serving meals at nutntion sites, supervising kitchen volunteers ana cleaning kitchen. Experience in commercial cooking Must be available some weekends and holidays. Apply by March 3 to personnel office, Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Center, 401, S. Main St.. Culpeper, Va.’ 22701. 703-825-3100. EEO/AA. Counter Help Wanted. Individual with experience in the construction industry preferred to work in plumbing and electric supply house. Salary to commesurate with experience. Apply in person at Payne Supply, Inc., 307 N. Commerce Ave., Front Royal Criminal Justice Career Opportunity'- The Department ot Corrections is currently recruiting for Corrections Officers for the Virginia State Penitentiary. Housing will be provided for the employee, and work schedules will be flexible. Duties. Performs institutional security functions including perimeter, housing, utility, etc. Supervises inmates in work/ school programs, living quarters, dining room, etc. Writes reports as required. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, ability to work in adverse srtuat i o n s , good communications skills, and ability to supervise inmates. Salary Range: $14,665-$20,019. Benefits: Health insurance, life insurance, uniforms provided, liberal sick and vacation policy. A fully completed State employment application must be submitted to: Employee Relations Office, Virginia State Penitentiary, P O Box 26963, Richmond, Virginia 23261. State employment Commission offices or by calling 804,786-7967. EpE/AA.

Classified Advertising Your Action Number 675-3338 Help 10i Wanted Day cook for ComerPost Restaurant. Tuesday through Saturday, salary open. 703/675-3862. Electricians and hetpersfu* time to do residential work In Northern VA area. Many benefits including paid vacation. Can to set up interview 703/425-7775 or 703/340-4556. Experienced OTR Driversup to 22 cents per mile. Health, disability/life insurance, home on weekends. equipped late model macks. Company funded profit sharing, paid vacation, load/ unload layover pay North - South Lines Inc., Chuck Lawrence. 1/703/434-1449.1/800/8263804. Experienced carpenters wanted. Call Jim at 703/937-5431 Finish Carpenters wanted tor 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 based on ability and experience. Call Miller & Blackwell Construction. Inc. at 703/3642599 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 2t or over and think you may qualify, call for a complete information package. Cali weekdays: toll free 1/800/348-2147 ask for Operator 524. Commercial Transport is a division of northAmencan Van Lines, a Norfolk Southern Corporation subsidiary. House Counselor- live in position to provide supervision and training for mentally retarded residents of supervised apartment program in Culpeper. Experienced with mentally retarded or other disability group preferred. BA/BS in human services related field preferred. Free rent, salary $7 68 per hour. Approximately 25 hours per week. Apply by March 3 to personnel office. Rappahannock Raptdan Community Services Center. 401 S. Main St.. Culpeper, Va. 22701.703/825-3100. EEO/AA. DISHWASHER Position available for person interested in the restaurant business. Oppty for advancement. Benefits. Part time, evenings + weekends also availabale. The Inn at Little Washington Washington, Va. Call Vivienne 703/675-3100 Help 101 Wanted Hou—keeper (or Saturdays and Sundays Light housework, hours negotiable, salary- excellent, some experience required. 703/687-5300 between 1 la m -5p m or 7035923904 after 6p.m. Ask for Ralph. Intiirura CaUa $50,000 + per year (Commissions). Guaranteed leads for closers only. We offer: weekly income, no charge backs, 3-day work week, paid exotic trips. 1/800.654-9127 Landscape Laborer needed full time. Call (703)754- 2222 or (metro)385-0678. Landscape Crow members Expanding company seeking motivated people to grow with us. Education and experience a bonus, but will tram interested individuals Good starting pay. paid holidays and excellent advancement opportunities Call 703/347-1507 or 703361-3924 EOE Lawn Maintenance, crew leaders, crew members. Expanding company seeking motivated people to grow with us. Education and experience a bonus, but will train interested individuals. Good starting pay. paid holidays and excellent advancement opportunities Call 703347-1507 or 703361-3924. EOE Lawn Tech/ Applicator. Expanding company seeking motivated self-starter to join our team. Applicants must possess a valid pesticide license and working knowledge of turfgrass maintenance. Excellent career opportunity for the right person. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Call 703347-1507 or 7033613924 EOE. Maintenance personMulti-skilled individual with experience in mechanics, carpentry and plumbing/ electrical, refrigeration. Full time position in Culpeper. $5.80 per hour plus excellent benefits. Duties include painting, routine maintenance, cleaning, groundskeeping, and special construction projects. Apply by March 3 to personnel office, Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, Va. 22701.703/825-3100. EOE/AA. RECEPTIONIST Luxury, international country inn seeks front desk reservationisL Position requires excellent phone manner and attention to detail. Hotel, sales, customer service relations helpful but not essential. Salary open. Part time, evenings and weekends also available. The Inn at Little Washington Washington, VA Call Vivienne 703/675-3100 Carpenters & Group Leaders 30K 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 1 laymarket, Ya. 10 miles from Manassas on Rt. 66. Call our Personnel I>1 rector at:. Metro 885-0078 or 703 754-4108 8a.m.-5p.m. Account Clerk Part Time Processes accounts payable/ receivables, provides management reports from computer system, handles account reconciliations and coordinates, distributes and follows up on billing approvals. Part time, Monday - Friday, working 12 noon - 4p.m. with some benefits. Salary: $6.88/ hour. Send resume or call for application: Prince William Park Authority 12249 Bristow Road Bristow, VA 22013 703/361-7181 Metro - 631 -2525 EOE M/F Advertising Staff Assistant Growing weekly newspaper has part time position newly available in busy Advertising Department. Great opportunity to learn the business. For further information please call: Sheila Dwyer Advertising Manager W)t ^auquter Democrat 703/347-4222 Help 101 Wanted One Of The best jobs in Front Royal can be yours! Full time, paid vacation, insurance package, on-going training program, regular bonus incentives There's lust one catch , you must be willing to work We are seeking an aggressive, energetic individual whose gumption may outweigh experience in sales Will train in marketing, but honesty and organizational skills a must! Please send resume to 310 Remount Rd. Front Royal, Va. 22630, or drop oft your information at The Front Royal News. Gateway Plaza, Front Royal. Personnel/ Safety Director tor leading concrete manufacturer Responsibilities include personnel screening, evaluating rating, employees services and benefits admin., property and casualty insurance admin.. EEO admin., wage and salary plan admin , administering safety programs, employee presentations. OSHA logs, workers comp, reporting. Benefits include vacation/ sick leave, bonus plan, profit sharing and retirement plan. Send resumes to Smith-Midland Corp., Dept. PSB. P.O. Box 300, Midland. Va. 22720. Accounts Payable Clerk. Manassas corporation with multiple locations is seeking an experienced A/P 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. 22106. Photojoumallat • 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 .Warranton, VA 22106. Please, no telephone calls. 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. Warcenton Help 101 Wanted Pert time office help needed Send resume to RCTO, P O Box 37. Washington. Va. 22747 Receptionist- temporary position. Large modem office seeks experienced PBX operator Interested applicants submit resume to Box E. c/o The Fauquier Democrat PO Box 631, Warrenton. Va.22186 Receptionist- Part-time. Busy front desk requires quick worker with maturity, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure Send resume to Rappahannock Medical Center. P O. Box 269, Washington. Virginia 22747. No telephone Mils, please Secretary I- Full time position for experienced individual with good secretarial and organizational skills in Warrenton, Va Excellent typing skills required, word processing helpful, some evening hours Apply by March 3 to personnel office. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Center. 401 S. Main St., Culpeper. Va. 22701. EEOAA. 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 experience 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. The District Nursing Home Hasan Immediate opening For a full-time Permanent RN/LPN- 3-1 land Part-time permanent RN/LPN- 11-7 We offer competitive compensation and a small facility atmosphere. Call: Mis. Karen Tavenner, RN: 347-1881 For more information 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 JOIN US IN THE OUT OF DOORS! APPLY NOW FOR YOUR SUMMER JOB! Earn Income, Cash Incentives, A Suntan. Free Passes & More We Need: Day Camp Staff $3.50-56.00 Hr. Pool Staff $3.40-$6.00 Hr. Attendants for Golf and Docks $3.75-$5.00 Hr. Concessionairs $3.75 Hr. We operate pools and parks from the eastern to western ends of Prince William County. 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. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Highway Equipment Operator A The Virginia Department of Transportation has openmg(s) for Highway Equipment Operator A at the Warrenton Residency Office. Good position with excellent fringe benefits, consisting of paid hospitalization, sick leave, vacation, holidays, as well as a good retirement system Applications are available at the Warrenton Highway Residency Office or at the Virginia Employment Commission Completed applications must be submitted before 5 00 P M. on March 4,1988 Duties: Physically demanding work in highway maintenance, road patching, mowing, erecting signs, bridge repair, and other general maintenance duties Operates light-duty highway equipment, trucks, tractor mowers, rollers, etc Qualifications: Valid Virginia Operator's license and the ability to operate 3-ton dump truck and other light-duty highway equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual labor Safety shoes are required in the performance of the above duties. Salary: $12,270 - $16,752 (Grade 4) AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Help 101 Wanted Secretary I- $5 28 per hour, ten hours per week in Culpeper in-patient unit. Receptionist duties, ability to handle confidential data, typing skills Apply by March 3 to personnel office, Rapahannock Rap•dan Community Services Center, 401 S Mam St . Culpeper. Va 22701. 703825-3100. EEO AA Truck Drivers — Tandem dump truck expenence. $9 per hour Bring current driving record to. J B Shotwetl & Son. Inc , 1106 Sterling Road. Sterling. VA (703)450-2340 Positions 110 Wanted Energetic female college student seeks work May - September tending horses, house sitting, child care, etc. near Washmton. VA. 703*987-8432 Bids ft 126 Proposals ADVERTISEMENT FORBIDS The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors hereby invites all interested parties to submit brds to provide all labor and matenals for the construction of approximately sixhundred (600) linear feet of access road and excavation and grading of approximately six-thousand (6000) cubic yards of earth Bids will be received at the Building, Zoning, and Administration Office, (P O Box 222. Washington. VA 22747) until 1:00 p m . « Monday. March 14. 1988. at which time they will be opened and publicly read The bidding procedures tor competitive sealed bidding provided for by the Virginia Public Procurement Act. Section 11 -37 of the Code Of Virginia, 1950. as amended, shall apply In order to be acceptable, a bid must state a fixed price, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the bidder and must be signed by the bidder The contract documents may be examined at the follow locations: 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 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 ft Davis EOE/M/F/H/V pvtesToy oSINCE 1932(3X0 DRIVERS NEEDED One of the ten best companies to work for in America and winner of the Cl S. Senate productivity award is looking for full time drivers. Minimum requirements for a tractor trailer driver: •Clean driving record • 1 year tractor trailer driving experience •Cunent 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 call 703/361-0151 An Equal Opportunity Employer, MiF 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: 6-10Months»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 Bristow Rd. Bristow. VA 22013 703-361-7181 E.O.E. CUSTOMER SERVICE FOOD SERVICE Kentucky Fried Chicken now hiring customer service team members and food service team members for part time and full time positions. Need both day shift persons and night shift persons as well as those available to work weekends, in anticipation of our busy periods of the year. KFC pays well above the average rates in this area because we are looking for above average employees If interested please apply in person at: KFC At 200 Broadview Ave. Please see manager Bids ft 126 Proposals Rappahannock County Building. Zoning and Administration Office Porter and Main Streets Washington, VA 22747 Joyce Engmeenng, Inc 1407 East Mam Street Pnnceton. WV 24740 Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of the engineer. Joyce Engineering. Inc . 1407 East Main Street. P O Bo* 1886. Princeton. WV 24740. upon payment of twenty-five dollars ($25 00) tor each set This payment is non-refund able The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bid and to refect any or all bids or to award the access road construction and excavation as separate contracts John W McCarthy Administrative Assistant to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors Legal 127 Notices TOWN COUNCIL WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 6-1 -2 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance and Section 15 1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia. will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. March 9th at 8 00pm , at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: # 88-02-01 SPECIAL USE Clarence E Giles. Jr of P O Box 96, Washington. VA 22747, has applied for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT to convert the Washington Cash Store into approximately 1800 square feet of office space on the first floor and three apartments (total of three (3) bedrooms) on the second floor. Tax Map 20A 1 16A, Zoned VM, Village Mixed Use. Use allowed under Section 1-4-2 (B) and (G) of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance Legal 127 Notice* A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection. Monday through Friday. 8 30a m to 4 30p m The above named applicant. adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their wntten comments to the Administrator. P O Box 222. Washington. Virginia 22747-022, in advance thereof By John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator TRUSTEES SALE OP VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN EXECUTION of a Deed of Trust from EARL M BERRY, divorced and not remarried to DONALD C WELLS and EARL G THOMAS, Trustees, dated November 19.1964 and recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia in Deed Book 150, at page 185, with appointment of Substitute Trustee having been recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia on December 31. 1987 in Deed Book 166. at page 427 naming ROBERT M MILLER and CYNTHIA GAIL MILLER as Substitute Trustees default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness therein secured, and at the request of the holder of the said indebtedness, the undersigned will offer for sale at Public Auction onFriday. March 25.1988 AT 10:00 AM ON THE COURTHOUSE STEPS All the following described tracts or parcels of land together with buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and appurtenances therewith connected. situated, lying and being in the Jackson Magisterial District. Rappahannock County. Virginia, and bounded and described according to a survey by I.J. Covell. C.L.S., dated April 15. 1977. as follows: to-wit: Beginning at a stake on the south side of Thornton's River in an Help Wanted 101 Construction THE MILTON COMPANY CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENTS Join this leader in the Real Estate development Industry as a Front End or Finish Superintendent. Positions availablae in Maryland and Virginia Successful candidates will have 2-3 years experience in townhomes or condominium construction. Responsibilities include: • Production scheduling • Quality Control • Customer Relations • Staff Supervision • Vendor Communications Strong communication, organization and business skills required. Compeatitive salary with excellent company benefits and growth oppty for the right individual. Submit your confidential resume with salary requirments to: THE MILTON COMPANY Att: Employment Coordinator 1430 Spring Hill Road. Suite 300 McLean, VA 22102 EOE SECRETARY THE MILTON COMPANY We are a quality bwider developer seeking highly motivated individuals for Secretahal Positions for our organization SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT Opportunity to work with the Executive As sistant to the President at the Corporate Of fice The successful candidate will be responsible for high volume word processing and/or special projects for uorious depart ments, and supporting the office administration functions as required If you enjoy lots of variety and no two days the same---this is your opportunity DIVISION SECRETARY Responsibilities for this challenging position include the processing of all divisional correspondence, maintenance of Divisional administrative files, and coordinating activities such as payroll, vacation schedules, and supply inventory This Division office is located in the Fair Oaks area. SECRETARY TO THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT This team player reports to the Corporate Controller and has responsibilities which in elude the generation of monthly manage ment reports, assisting in the maintenance of dept and vendor files, coordinating department calendar, screen and handle incoming telephone calls, and special projects as assigned All candidates should have 2-3 years secretarial experience and possess excellent word processing capabilities, a high level of attention to detail and be deadline-oriented. For immediate consideration submit resume with salary requirements to: THE MILTON COMPANY Attn: Employment Coordinator 1430 Springhil! Road. Suite 300 McLean. VA 22102 EOE Legal 127 Notices ivy difl and comest to Thomas Deatherage a marked pine about one pole south ot the stake and running therewith said Deatherages line S ’ s E 73 8 poles to a corner with William Mills, thence with said Mills S 83 '-5 W 61 poles, thence N 11 W 22 poles to a rocky knob, thence Nl'iW 27 20 poles, to a planted stone thence S 35 3-4 W 98 poles to a corner at the S E point of a strip of timber, thence N 67’-* W 4 poles to a pipe,'thence N 7 V* E 14 poles to a where a red oak was formerly called for. thence N 6 V* E 16 5 poles to a black oak stump, thence N 16 Vi E 11.5 poles to a white oak. thence N 15 3-4 E 36 80 poles to some black oak sprouts from an old stump on the south side of the old road some marked chestnut sprouts on the north side of the said road, thence N 82 3/4 n iu potes 10 a small pine comer to Matthew Williamson, thence with said Matthew Witliamson N 13 V« E 19 poles to a pine on the river bank, thence down the river with the meanders thereof to the beginning, containing. by former transfers. 42 acres, less one-half acre reserved by the Grantors at the old burial grounds with right of way to it when necessary. said description being set forth and described in a certain deed dated November 14. 1884. and recorded May 10. 1886. in Deed Book R, page 56." TOGETHER with an easement for roadway purposes over the following described tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Jackson Magisterial District. Rappahannock County. Virginia, approximately one-half mile west of the village of Laurel Mills and descnbed. according to a plat and survey made by J I Coveil, C L.S.. on April 15. 1977, as follows, to-wit: '20' strip - Part of the Munro Tract Route 619. 2 mi w. of Laurel Mills. Rappahannock County. Virginia. BEGINNING at a point at the center of Route 619 in line with an old fence line on the north side, corner with a tract now or formerly the Freeman and Miller "Lizzie Mills" Tract; thence with that tract, the old fence line on the west side of the outlet being the line. N 2-36 E 1210 71' to a corner post, corner with the Gray tract: thence continuing with that tract, same course. 50 00 to a post, corner in the Gray line with Munro; thence new lines with Munro S 60-50 E 22 36 , S 2-36 . S 2-36 W 1248 43 with the east side of the outlet. 20 from and parallel to the old fence line on the west side ol the outlet to a point at the center of Route 619. thence with the center of the road S 86-06 W 20 113 to the beginning" This tract contains one-half acre, be the same more or less The tract or parcel of land herein described is the same and identical land acquired by the Grantor herein from James W Fletcher, et al . Special Commissioner, by deed dated November 21, 1977, and recorded January 4. 1978. in the Clerk s Office Legal 127 Notices of the Circuit Court ot Rappahannock County. Virginia. in Deed Book 126. at page511 The nght of way herein described is the same and identical right of way acquired by the Grantor herein from Mont Elery. Incorporated. a Virginia corporation. by deed and agreement dated December 1 1977 and recorded January 4 1978. in the aforesaid Clerk s Office in Deed Book 126. at page 521 Reference is hereby made to the aforesaid deeds and to the references therein contained tor a more complete (r). sic. and accurate descriptor of the tracts or parcels of land herein described THE REAL ESTATE herein described is the same lot or parcel ot land that was conveyed to EARL BERRY, divorced and not remamed. by deed from James W Fletcher and T C Lea. Jr. Special Commissioners dated November 21. 1977. and recorded in the land records of the Rappahannock County Clerk s Office in Deed Book 126 at page 511 TERMS OF SALE-10N deposit required on date of sale, balance due within 30 days ROBERT M MILLER. Substitute Trustee A3 Culpeper Street Warrenton. Virginia 22166 (703) 347-1000 Vehicles 200 For Sale 1965 Toyota Camray. 1987 Dodge Vista. 1976 Dodge 100 pickup. Also . 1972 Volvo tor parts. Call 703 825-5085 after 5p.m. 1963 OMsmoMIe Cutlass Supreme. 4 3. V6 diesel. 30-35m p a Excellent condition $3,500 or best offer. 703937-4470 I960 Dodge Pickup. 4 wheel drive. $3,000. 703675-3639 after 6pm. 1958 Ford Fairtane. no rust. $3,600. Reply to Jim Hitt. Box 252. Castleton. Va. 22716 1968 Chevy Pick-Up Good condition $700 or best offer Call after 5 6362833 Bustin' Snow Drifts' 1987 Suzuki Samun. 5 speed 4 wheel dnve. excellent condition'. convertible. am.1m cassette, back seat, white with blue sport striping. Alarm system 4 year extended warrenty $8,000 703-777-7174, after 5 p m 1976 Chevy SuburbanDual air-conditioners, new engine, radiator, radials. heavy duty battery, transmisison Red white Looks like new. excellent condition! $5,000 703-4370544 1985 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 TRUSTEE S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE APPROXIMATELY 36 ACRES Pursuant to the "Order Authorizing Sale ot Real Estate” entered on December 14. 1987, by the United States Bankruptcy Court ot the Western District ol Virginia (Harrisonburg Division) in that certain Chapter 7 proceeding now pending in that Court styled Alfred Barber Armstrong and Linda Cowell Armstrong, Debtors. Case No 5-86-00490, the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction both the Estate s interest and the interest of co-owner Robert Miller Armstrong in the following tract of real estate All that certain tract or parcel of land located in Stonewall District, Rappahan nock County, Virginia, described in a cer tain boundary line agreement as a 36 3108 acre tract of real sestate, which agreement is recorded in Deed Book 144, at page 737 in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, and which agreement refers to the real estate acquired by the Debtor and others, by the will of Lilly O'Bannon Barbour, which will is recorded in the Office ot the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia, in Will Book X, at page 724 and which parcel of land appears as Tax Map #50-32 in the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue of Rappahannock County, Virginia This real estate will be sold on MONDAY, the 28TH DAY OF MARCH, 1988, at 12 00 NOON, on the steps ot the Courthouse of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, in Washington, Virginia This sale Is subiect to confirmation by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia (Harrisonburg Division) TERMS OF SALE 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE DOWN ON THE DAY OF SALE, BALANCE TO BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS THEREAFTER UPON DELIVERY OF THE DEED, AND FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF SALE BY THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA JOHN G LEAKE. TRUSTEE of the Estate of Alfred Barber Armstrong and Linda Cowell Armstrong, Debtors Harry Heatwole, Auctioneer Telephone (703)879-2171

Design Continued from Page 1 • Two upgradient and four downgradient wells for water sampling; the state requires one upgradient and three downgradient wells as a minimum. • A distance of more than 1,000 feet between the actual fill area and any publil road; the state requires 100 feet. • A distance of more than 1,000 feet between the fill area and the nearest well, spring or other drinking water source; the state requires 500 feet. In response to concern over the impact of the landfill on groundwater, the fill area has been moved back so the spring on the site is now outside the 8.6 acres proposed to be permitted in Phase I, Mr. Joyce said. Other features that go “above and beyond the minimum standard of care" set by the state include a subdrain detection system to give an early indication of any problems under the trench liner and disposal field elevations no higher than the site's natural elevation so as to avoid "visual pollution," the engineer said, adding that the final grade will leave the site with “a gentle, rolling slope." According to Mr. Joyce, Phase I of the site's development will take care of the county’s trash for 10 to 12 years, based on the current waste volume of 15 tons per day. Under the state's current policy of permitting only enough area for 10 years of waste disposal at a time, Phase II — expected to provide another 20 years of trash capacity — will be permitted by the Department of Waste Management in two stages, Mr. Joyce told the supervisors. The 60 mil. liner, which costs 85 cents a square foot compared to 73 cents for a 40 mil. liner, is textured on the portions to be used for slopes so as to provide a resistant surface to prevent soil slippage. The initial garbage “cell" of 63,000 square feet of liner is projected to have a two to three-year capacity; additional liner will be overlapped and welded to the first section and the entire seam length vacuum tested to ensure against leaks, Mr. Joyce said. Before the liner is spread, the area will be Dianneiea witn six incnes or tine dirt, sand, or gravel dust as a guard against punctures. “This is pretty tough stuff,” noted Supervisor Nelson Lane, who had suggested using the thicker liner. Trying to first tear a sample of the material and then poke a hole in it with his car keys, Mr. Lane abandoned his effort when his key bent instead. To collect leachate (water that percolates through the solid waste, picking up potentially toxic contaminants), piping will be laid on top of the liner to carry the liquid to a 15,000-gallon precast concrete septic tank, Mr. Joyce noted. “There’s no escape, no discharge (of leachate).” And those same pipes will serve as vents for gases produced by the decomposing waste, he said. “When do we have to worry about getting rid of the leachate?” asked Jackson District Supervisor Ellis Bingham. “Probably some time after five years,” the engineer answered. The leachate will be monitored, both for flow rate and characteristics, and The Home Front by: Gary K. Olsen CRB • cm ■ GRJ Think we ordinary moruli have trouble railing cash for needed home improvements? Now it seems that United States embassies around the world won't be renovated according to pi an. The money just isn't there, according to a State Department spokesman. 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You do better when you list with HOMEL STEAD PROPERTIES. then that information will be taken into account in determining where to eventually build a lined holding pond, Mr. Joyce explained. At full capacity, the landfill should produce “a couple thousand gallons a day.” Mr. Joyce explained that additional site studies and computer modeling had been undertaken to predict where leachate would escape to IF it were to escape the liner and collection system. This work prompted the addition of the fourth downgradient monitoring well. Not only will water sampling be done quarterly at those four wells and the two upgradient wells, but samples will also be taken at two surface water monitoring points — where a stream enters the property and at the confluence of two streams leaving the 100-acre tract, the engineer said. In addition, the leachate collected in the septic tank will tested quarterly. This monitoring program will give an early indication of any changes in groundwater quality, Mr. Joyce assured the supervisors. “It looks to me like he’s taken every conceivable precaution ... I like what I see,” acknowledged Col. Bingham, who has been a vocal critic of the proposal to put a landfill on the Stover tract and centered his campaign for election to the Board of Supervisors on that opposition. “If we have to have it where it is, we’re going to have a good start . . . But if we’re this close, we need to go a little bit further,” he maintained, noting that private wells are not shown, as suggested by the Jackson District Citizens Committee and requested by the state, on the fivemile radius map. “As good as the design plan is, the site to me is still questionable . . . We have a moral obligation to ensure the safety of our people,” he said, calling on Mr. Joyce to also map nearby wells allegedly contaminated by two abandoned landfills, one in Rappahannock where the Amissville dumpsters are now located and the second just over the line in Culpeper County. “If we have contaminated wells on the periphery of Rappahannock, it behooves us to document those sites, particularly from a liability standpoint." Mr. Joyce added that it will be “no problem” to show the abandoned landfills and any wells already contaminated on the design plan maps. Mr. McCarthy maintained, however, that the Department of Waste Management’s request that private wells within a five-mile radius be mapped is unrealistic. That has not been part of other landfill permits issued in the past several months. Neither is it a requirement in the latest set of proposed landfill regulations promulgated by the department, he pointed out. “They were told yesterday that private wells were not shown on the five-mile radius map, and yesterday they said what we have would be adequate." All residences within five miles appear, and since there is no public water supply in Amissville, it can be assumed that every house means a well. Supervisor Mike Massie noted, saying that this satisfies the spirit if not the letter of the department’s well mapping request. “When does the design plan go to the state?" asked Col. Bingham. “Yesterday,” Mr. McCarthy answered. “Before we as a board approved it? Then why have we wasted three hours going over this?” Mr. McCarthy recalled that he had consulted with the supervisors following their tour of the high school expansion project last week and had been given authorization to deliver the design plans to Richmond as soon as they were finished. “Whether the state got them last month, last week, or yesterday is immaterial," Mr. Massie assured Col. Bingham. “We can make any change we want to.” The delivery of the plans to the Department of Waste Management before presentation to the board “comes as no surprise to me," Supervisor Lane said, confirming that Mr. McCarthy had been given the goahead. “And this has not been a waste of time.” Chairman Hubert Gilkey added. “Now we know what’s going on; we understand what’s being proposed,” he said, concurring with Mr. McCarthy that ‘time is of the essence.” Mr. Joyce reported that the department’s engineers will call him instead of writing if, in their review of the plans, they have a question regarding the design. “Then I can meet with them in Richmond to expedite the review' process." With the department’s review staff down from five to two, it will take from two weeks to a month for a decision on the landfill permit, even if Rappahannock’s application is given top priority, he said. If the board w’aits until then to begin the bidding process for the road work which must be completed before the development of the actual Junkers Continued from Page 1 have one unenclosed junker, and lots larger than one acre may store two cars. No matter how large the lot, any more than two abandoned vehicles constitutes a violation, Mr. McCarthy said. “When you get more than two vehicles, you are well into the realm of a zoning violation,” he said. “Everyone works on their cars sometimes, but if there are more than two I find it difficult to believe they are doing much work on them.” If that sounds like a warning that the county is serious about cleaning up the abandoned vehicles littering the countryside, it is, Mr. McCarthy said. 'I'he removal program gives violators a chance to clear up the problem — and maybe even collect a little money in the process. If the county is forced to take legal action against violators, Mr. McCarthy predicted that the program would make enforcement much easier. “We will go to the judge and present our case. We can show that it will cost the landowner nothing to comply with the law.” “If the person argues that the Eileen M. Day, REALTORS Q3 Clopton House, Box 120 Washington, Va. 22747 675-3033 “The Country Property People’’ 31 mountain acres with a warm weather retreat, mountain spring and mountain views, accessible. $76,900 Enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the mountains and stream on this 30 acres of woods and meadow less than 5 miles from Washington. 25 acres road frontage - Multi faceted property with stream, woods and views. $62,500. I Mime Young 937 5196 Kevin Day 675-3736 Butch Zuuiel 9375703 Hazel Zinn-Day 675-3736 Heighten by Sovereign Homes, Inc. NEWPORT rambler <703)667-5495 592 Lake Wisdom Drive Winchester Prices from the sixties • Underground utilities • Water and sewer • Wooded lots • Paved roads • Awwd Wbmlng Enargy Pachag* • MeoaSMng • Aimatrong Carpattng • Andaraan Wlndowa • MoanFtxturaa Builder will pay up to $2000 in closing costs. L-Z-l OXFORD 2 story nmjuoi nouse. i ues. inru i-n 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday Other times by appointment RESIDENTIAL ^WARRANTY 10-year Protection Plan Located ’ i-mile east of 1-81 and Rt. 7 intersection (turn at Jiffy Quick store) Winchester disposal area can start, “it will be mid-Mav before we start moving dirt out there," Mr. Joyce said. “So let's move!" agreed Mr. Lane. “I don’t think the (Department of Waste Management’s) comments on the design plan should be answered in isolation," inteijected Col. Bingham, questioning whether the engineer should meet alone with the department’s engineers and have the authority to make changes in the proposed landfill design. "111 personally hand-deliver any comments from the state to every board member so you’ll be kept informed,” Mr. McCarthy replied. “Mr. Joyce has the engineering degree, and he has the expertise. That’s why we hired him . . . We should show him respect and give him some leeway." said Chairman Gilkey. “I don’t think he’s going to sell us down the river or do anything that’s going to come back to haunt us. I have seen him in action, and I have no problem with him dealing one-on-one with the people in Richmond. If every decision has to come back to us, it's going to push us twro weeks further back every time." "But I don't want to see decisions made unilaterally that can hurt the citizens of Jackson District," argued Col. Bingham. "I don’t think any member here is that callous!” countered Mr. Gilkey, affirming that the board will be immediately apprised of any exchanges between Mr. Joyce and the engineers at the Department of Waste Management. "No one wants to hurt the citizens of Jackson District,” added Supervisor Lane. The vote to approve the final design plan for the landfill at the Stov er tract was 4-1, with Col. Bingham alone in opposition. cars are valuable —fine. We say, ‘Either sell them for what you think you can get or pay the taxes and put tags on them’." Mr. McCarthy said that the county hopes that the voluntary program will clear up the problems, and that legal action will not be necessary. But that does remain as a last resort, he added. The program is being handled through Mr. McCarthy's Building and Zoning Office, located on Main Street in Washington. A" form must be completed by the owner of the cars giving the county permission for Mr. Wood to haul them away. For information or copies of the form, stop bv the office or call 6753342. Mr. McCarthy added that in some cases it may take dry w eather for Mr. Wood to be able to get to the cars. With the recent rains some of the areas w here cars are abandoned — logically, often in inaccessible places — are hard to get to. Also, he said, the county has given Mr. Wood permission to temporarily stockpile hulks at locations where he is working until he gets enough to make a load to haul to his scrapyard. “In cases of major junkyards being cleared, the county is allowing Mr. Wood to use that area to crush and accumulate an amount of cars to reduce his costs of hauling. We will keep it moving — it is not something he will establish.” THINKING OF BUILDING YOUR OWN HOUSE? YOURSELF? WE MAKE IT EASY! 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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 Cost Continued from Page 1 • $206,070 for the initial disposal trench, including $127,500 for excavation and clearing, $8,520 for leachate collection system, $53,550 for liner, and $16,500 for liner preparation and cushion. • $5,543 for “overburden disposal area," or removal and disposal of the dirt from the landfill excavation. • $10,000 for signs, surveying, and other miscellaneous costs. • $27,987 for construction inspection. • $22,855, or five percent, in contingency fee. If the Amissville dumpsters are maintained beyond the opening of the landfill, then the public convenience area doesn’t have to be finished this fiscal year, Mr. McCarthy noted, adding that portion of the project could be delayed until September or October. And the road doesn’t have to be built past the fill area. “The operator can do that as the fill area proceeds. “There are economies to be achieved in this,” Mr. McCarthy continued. “Not in environmental protection measures, but with the road and the public convenience area.” With those economies, this year’s budget allocation for solid waste disposal will be only about $100,000 short. “But I think we’ll have money left over in various other accounts," he told the board. Mr. McCarthy also noted that the $479,959 cited by Mr. Joyce doesn’t include operation or eollec tion costs or the later expense of constructing the leachate collection pond, additional trenches, and Phase II of the site’s development, which will come in about 10 years. Although the state’s Departme^; of Waste Management has not yet issued a permit for the proposed landfill, Mr. McCarthy advised proceeding with the bid process for constructing a road into the site. “It will add value to the site, even if the state says we can’t put a landfill there.” “THe whole driving force here is the clock," concurred Mr. Joyce, referring to Rappahannock's contract with Culpeper which ends in midApril. As yet, the board has been unable to find a municipality willing to accept the county’s solid waste after that date; if an alternative can’t be worked out, the supervisors face an estimated $1,000 a day bill for hauling to a private landfill near Richmond for disposal. In a series of votes at Wednesday's meeting, the board: • Approved a letter to the Department of Waste Management urging “all deliberate speed" in review of the final design plans for the proposed landfill and asking for a prompt alert “of any deficiencies in data, design, or planning, so that they may be corrected.” • Directed that copies of the letter be sent to the county’s representatives in the General Assembly. • Authorized Mr. McCarthy to solicit bids for building 600 feet of gravel road going from the state road to a point just beyond the public convenience area. Operation Continued from Page 1 running a landfill. But those are the sorts of things you will have to decide,” he told the supervisors. “A person is not going to work full-time on our landfill. It’s just not a big enough job,” Mr.McCarthy explained later. “When the landfill is opened to the public, we'll need a person there eight hours a day, but we sure don’t need a heavy equipment operator there eight hours a day.” The equipment operator will be required on a daily basis only to put the daily soil cover on the solid waste; the same applies to the heavyequipment, Mr. McCarthy said. Of neighboring jurisdictions, Culpeper and Fauquier counties contract with a private licensed operator. and Warren, Page, and Madison have a county employee w-ho runs the landfill. In the first case, the operator must be bonded and insured under the state’s new financial assurance obligations which took effect last October, Mr. McCarthy noted. The regulations apply to private licensed operators as well as privately owned and operated landfills. “That’s another reason why Clifton Clark’s landfill (the private facility near Woodville which has served as the county’s dump for the last decade) couldn’t continue to be used. Privately licensed landfill opera- '■ tors must post a performance bond, j either cash or letters of credit, “and 5 that in itself can be very expensive,” 5 Mr. McCarthy said. “Of course, that | will be passed along to whoever em- I ploys the operator. ” | This bonding cost is avoided if j the operate is a county employee, > Mr. McCarthy noted. “Then the \ county has all the liability . . . T¥e ? full faith and credit of the county is & behind the landfill. You might say * that tax revenues are the guarantee j it will be run well.” ? 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