Rappahannock News, March 15, 1990

40th Year, No. 11 PAID CIRCULATION NOW 3,077 _ Subjecilo ABCAudT RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 16 pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1990 Washington, Virginia y Id Rag Bulletins Childrens' trout fishing f For the tenth year, the Rapidan Chapter of Trout Unlimited will sponsor "Kids Only Fishing" on the Rose River along Route 670 near Syria, Madison County. Also cooperating in the annual , event are the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, which will provide plenty ; of stocked trout for the children, and E landowner Jimmy Graves of Graves ; Mountain Lodge, who reserves this stretch 1 pf river for the kids on opening day. The j .party begins at 9 a.m. Adults may 1. accompany their children, but only those J 12 years of age and under may fish. No \' license is required, and there's no charge * for fishing. Each fisherman should bring *; their own tackle and bait, but members of I * ■trout Unlimited will be on hand to provide * - tips for novice anglers. For more ; information, call George Huber, (703) 9235 4278. ; Census packets distributed I , The Census Bureau has completed its ^preliminary work leading to April 1, Census T Day, and workers have begun distributing ^ Census questionaires around the county. In ’ • Rappahannock, as in other rural areas, ■■ packets are being distributed to each house ; on rural routes rather than by mail to ensure E* more complete coverage. Those residents with street addresses will receive their , Census packets by mail. The distribution ^ Should be completed in time for all residents to complete and return the questionaires by April 1. The Census l bureau stresses that the information in the . questionaire will be used only by the bureau in compiling statistical information ; • about Rappahannock County. Individual privacy is protected by federal law, and nq information will be shared with or given to emy other government agency or private organization. RCES students win DAR awards Rappahannock County Elementary School students captured the top two awards in the essay contest sponsored by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Jessica Arnold, a seventh grader, took first prize in the contest, and her essay on Eli Whitney, titled , "An American Inventor, 1175-1850" has been submitted to the state competition. Second prize went to Shannon Eastham, .also a seventh grader at RCES. The Good ' Citizen Award for Rappahannock County jwent to Benji Roy, a senior at RCHS. The contest was organized by the Culpeper .-Minute Men Chapter' NSDAR, in ‘ ^conjunction with its observation of ^American History Month in February. K> • , Republican county caucus March 23 The Rappahannock County I • .‘Republican Committee will hold a mass C^meetingon Friday, March 23 at 8;p.m. at > the courthouse to elect delegates td the :Seventh District Republican Convention, to -|be held in Charlottesville on May 12. The ^caucus will also elect officers and members •for the county committee. "All Republican Supporters are urged to attend this fleeting," said county chairman John jMarocchi. Government ml- , at a glance ; ;; -. • 4 Architectural Review Board: , 'S Thursday, March 15,8 p.m., j: courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. i • Library Board of Trustees:> Monday, March 19,4 p.m., library. ; Regular monthly meeting. ^ ; ' ; , • County Planning Commission: {Wednesday, March 21,7:30 p.m., - courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. Weekend weather ^According to the extended forecast rom the National Weather Service, Warm < weather will remain through the period, Still on top Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter STILL PANTHER PROUD, this year’s alumni champs are the Rappahannock “Blues,” who defeated the “Reds” 84-60 to win last weekend’s tournament. Back row, from left, Danny Ellis, Mike Payne, Godfrey Freeman, Anthony Porter, Gary Leake, Butch Foster, Wayne Foster. Front row, from left, Jeff Porter, Gary Settle. For story and photo see page Innovation, community involvement praised by RCES visiting committee Suggestions include less book work, more ‘teacher-directed’ instruction time By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The report of the Visiting Committee at Rappahannock County Elementary School follows closely the school’s own Self Study. The committee, made up of an elementary school principal, two second-grade teachers and two fourthgrade teachers from different schools in Virginia, praised the school staff for the thoroughness of the self study and for cooperation during their three-day visit. The committee commended the school for offering numerous innovative programs for students, the displays of student work throughout the school, the positive attitudes of staff members, the self-discipline displayed by students, and the coordination of volunteers from the community. RCES and its staff were also praised for the emphasis on remediation and enrichment in the reading and math programs, the creative use of limited space, the use of a variety of media and community resources to enhance learning, and the cooperation between the community and school in developing the family life curriculum. The committee also made several recommendations, including a suggestion that the school system consider employing a school nurse, more custodial help and more secretarial and bookkeeping help in the office. They recommended that in-service sessions for teachers include the teachers themselves as instructors and include more emphasis on various instructional methods. Another recommendation was that “attention be given to more efficient use of teacher-directed instruc tional time.” School Principal Bernard Chesshir said, following the committee’s departure from the school, that he understood that suggestion to mean that the committee members felt there should be more classroom time spent with the teachers teaching and less with the students doing work sheets. The committee also recommended that “a committee be established to coordinate parent and community involvement within the school,” that the master schedule be reworked to guarantee that there is time for all subject areas and that all teachers have a planning period each day, that “reading for fun” be incorporated into the curriculum and that “trade books” be used in the classrooms, more opportunities for hands-on activities be provided and See REPORT, p. 15 Recordation tax returned; teachers will get 5% raise By MARY K. BLEWITT Arundel Newspapers Richmond Bureau RICHMOND — The Virginia General Assembly ended its 1990 session Saturday with the approval of a $26 billion budget plan for the next two years that includes salary increases for state employees and teachers and returns a portion of the recordation tax promised localities last year. During the 60-day session, in which revenue forecasts went from bad to worse, the state spending plan for 1990-92 dominated the issues at the Capitol. But despite fiscal constraints, the Assembly was able to grant Gov. L. Douglas Wilder his requested $200 million revenue reserve fund. In addition, the legislature removed the sales tax on non-prescription drugs — a longtime aim of Wilder’s — in a strategic political maneuver made by the new governor. More than 80,000 state employees will receive a three percent raise on July 1 and a t>yo percent raise on Dec. 1. Virginia teachers, numbering about 60,000, will also receive a raise in the first year of the biennium, starting July 1. Though no money is budgeted for salary raises for 1991-92, funds from the reserve are earmarked for that purpose. Nevertheless, state teacher salaries continue to fall below the national average. Localities will receive $60 million of the original $80 million in taxes collected from real estate transactions pledged to them last session. A total of $20 million will be distributed to localities during fiscal year 1991 beginning Oct.l and $40 million in fiscal year 1992. Though, no money is budgeted for salary raises in 1991-92, funds from the reserve are earmarked for that purpose. Northern Virginia stands to receive about half of the total recordation tax returns. Fairfax County should receive just over 50 percent of the total distributions to Northern Virginia. Fairfax and Loudoun County are among the losers in the state’s revised aid formula for public schools. The two counties are among the wealthiest in the state, according to the composite index used to calculate the state funding. Under the system adopted by the legislature, Fairfax will lose more than $3.5 million and Loudoun will $1.5 million. Efforts, by area legislators, to include a “no loss” provision failed. Sen. Charles L. Waddell, in a letter to the governor on the last day of the session, called the loss “unprecedented” and request that the governor “make the school systems whole.” The budget package also includes .an •i increase of profits for state alcohol sales in the amount of $6.3 million, of which NorthSee BUDGET, p. 15 Spray program set, awaiting moths' arrival By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Appalachian Integrated Pest Management Program has finalized plans for spraying against the expected gypsy moth onslaught, according to program supervisor Gary McAninch. At an informational meeting held last Wednesday night, Mr. McAninch said that landowners whose property will be sprayed as part of the gypsy moth program have received notice from the AIPM program office in Harrisonburg. Most of the spray blocks in the southern third of Rappahannock County, which is the only part of the county eligible for the spray program this year, will be sprayed with Bt, a natural bacteria; a few spray blocks, which had higher egg mass counts, are scheduled to be sprayed with Dimilin, a chemical pesticide. At this point the area of the spray blocks and spray chosen cannot be changed, except that landowners can elect to opt out of the program and not have their land sprayed, Mr. McAninch added. The spray blocks will be marked off with yellow balloons. Within those blocks, areas that are not to be See GYPSY MOTHS, p. 15 Runoff, sludge swap sought By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last Thursday the Rappahannock Water and Sewer Authority moved closer to the point when it can resume pumping out the tanks of customers in the Sperryville sewer system. No tanks have been pumped since December 1988, when the Rosebud Septic Service of Culpeper fulfilled the last of its obligations under a three-year contract with the WSA. At their monthly meeting the members voted unanimously to purchase a pumping truck from Frank Stringfellow for $4,500, if Mr. Stringfellow can demonstrate that the truck will meet the WSA’s needs. The purchase is also contingent on permission being granted by the Culpeper office of the Health Department for sludge from the tanks to be pumped into the plant for processing aktng with the liquid effluent from the system. Plant manager Tim Falls will begin pumping approximately one tank per week once the county owns the truck. Member James E. Swindler III reported that he had talked with two people at the Culpeper office and that they had a number of questions, but they believed that the WSA would have permission to pump the sludge into the plant once the questions were answered. The WSA also granted tentative approval to a request from the county’s Board of Supervisors that the plant process the contents from the catch pond at the county landfill in Amissville. WSA member Charles K. “Pete” Estes, who also represents Sperryville and Piedmont District on the board, told the other members that catch pond is filling up with rainwater runoff. The runoff has been tested, he said, and found to be as pure as well water. The WSA members said they are interested in exchanging letters of understanding with the county saying that the Sperryville plant will accept the contents of the catch pond at the plant, as long as the plant is not be damaged. In return, they suggested, the county would agree to accept processed sludge from the plant for disposal when it becomes necessary to remove it. Tennis, anyone? Rappahannock News photo/Cindy Mahan RESIDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTY have enjoyed the past few days, as temperatures soared into the 80’s. Wakefield stu- J dent Alex Quincey gets some early tennis practice at the county park, as Ann Egan takes a stroll around the court's perimeter.

General District Court f The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday, March 13: . ' Gregory 'Allen Daczewitz, possession of liquor, 1 day in jail, suspended, 40 hours community service, $1000/40, $950 suspended. Lewis Charles Hedrick, no kennel tag, $50/25. John Moyles, failure to stop at accident, reduced to improper passing, $25; reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, $25/20. Katherine R. Becker, no county tag, $25/25. Kathy A. Jenkins, no county sticker, $20/20. Karen Cutshaw Bartley, 74/55, $57/20. Tammy Lee Bertrand, defective equipment, $25/25. Wayne Sanford Cave, failure to appear, dismissed; driving while intoxicated, assigned to A.S.A.P., 10 days in jail, suspended, operator’s license suspended 6 months, $200/40, $150 suspended; leave scene of accident, no prosecution. William Bruce Cummins, 70/55, $45/20. Diana Harriman Dick, 74/55, $59/20. Debbie Jane Dunlop, 70/55, $45/20. Wyndel Kieron Durand, drive while suspended, 10 days in jail, suspended, 40 hours community service, operator’s license suspended 1 day, $100/40. James D. Edmondson, 70/55, $45/20; on operator’s license in possession, complied with law. Henry Herman Edwards, defective equipment, $25/25; no operator’s license in possession, $20/25. Richard Edwin Giles, 74/55, $57/25. Carl Gregorich, 73/55, $54/20. Thomas Alan Grove, 71/55, $48/20. Catherine Ann Harman, 64/55, $27/20. Patricia Branner Henry, 70/55, $45/20. Gary Oneal Hitt, no valid inspection, $20/25; no helmet, $25; no operator’s license in possession, $10; no valid reg. plates, $25/25. Albert Leo Howell, 70/55, $45/20. James Alfred Illenberger, defective equipment, $20/20. Bruce James Jones, 70/55, $45/20. Tony Ray Ledbetter, 74/55, $57/25. Daniel Lance McDermott, 82/55, $82/20. Mary Catherine McLaughlin, defective equipment, $25/25; no reg. in possession, complied with law. Linda Jane Mitchell, 68/55, $39/20. Gordon Thomas Morgan, 74/55, $57/20. Francisco Noe Pineda, 74/55, $57/25. Roy Dean Plumer Jr., 74/55, $57/20. Paul S. Ramirez, driving while intoxicated, continued to April 10. Wallace B. Ritch, 69/55, $42/25; illegal rada detector, $30/25. Jason E. Wilt, 73/55, $54/20. Carolyn Sue Wirth, 74/55, $57/20; no operator’s license in possession, complied with law. William W. Wolters III, reckless driving (81/55), $81/20. Thelma Starks Velez, trespass, continued. Rappahannock National Bank “Your community bank” Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a m. - 2 p.m. Friday evenings 5 - 7 Gay Street, Washington 703-675-3519 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENEWAL OF MULKEY MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT and TAG-ONS TO HASKELL AND C.E. JOHNSON DISTRICTS In accordance with Section 15.1-1511 (f), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahanncok County hereby give notice of their intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, April 2,1990, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the renewal of the Mulkey Mountain Agricultural and Forestal District, for a period of ten (10) years, and to consider tag-ons to the Haskell and C.E. Johnson Districts. The proposed Ordinances are available for inspection at the Clerk s Office and the Building, Zoning and Administration Office, both in Washington, VA, Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday, March 21, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA., to consider the proposed Ordinances and Districts, and to make recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the matters at their regular meeting of Wednesday, March 21, 1990, at 7:30 p.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make comment. Yes! Please enter my new subscription to ft appal) anno cfe JJetos Aubscnption rale* bp mail: Rappahannock & adjoining counties.$14.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S. .$18.00/yr. Outside the U.S. $18.00/yr. (plus postage billed quarterly) NAME:__^___, ADDRESS: CITY:_ STATE: ZIP:. Mail subscription 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: L J Second class posuige paid alike Post Office at Warremon, VA The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. POSTMASTER, please send 3579 to Box631, Warrenton, VA. 22186 Seeking good homes sMUKraai Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter THESE TWO YOUNG MALE mixed-breed dogs are among four that were dumped on Route 637 last week. There are also two females, both of whom have already been spayed. Homes are needed for all four dogs; for information about adopting these or other animals call Nan Reddick (987-8045) or Barbara Dennis (364-2569). Burning restrictions now in effect By BUCK KLINE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer When March arrives, so does the 4 p.m. Burning Law. It may be hard to understand the need for a burning law with all the precipitation we have been having. However, during the upcoming spring months temperatures and winds will surely increase. This coupled with the absence of green vegetation in our fields and forests can cause tinder dry conditions. So, just as sure as March, April and May will arrive, so will the spring forest fire season. In the spring, after being penned up all winter, most people want to get outside and clean up around the house and farm. In many cases, this involves burning. This debris burning is responsible for almost onethird of all wildfires in Virginia. That is the reason for the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This law states that “No open air burning can be done within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or field containing dry grass or other flammable material capable of spreading fire except between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight.” In other words, you must be 300 feet from any type of vegetation or dry grass that can spread a fire. The law applies to any open air burning from March 1 to May 15. The maximum penalty for violating this law has been raised to $500. After 4 p.m. the temperature and wind have decreased and the relative humidity has gone up. Burning under these conditions is now safer, but not totally safe. If you have trash or debris to burn, wait until a damp, wet day even though it may be after 4 p.m. Better yet, take it to the county landfill. Burning in a barrel can be and usually is extremely dangerous. You would be surprisechsf the number of wildfires that originate from a barrel. The next time you ride through the county take notice. The barrels are located behind the house and are placed adjacent to woodland, brushland, or an overgrown field. This is done to get the barrel, away from M. M. M M. M.M. M.M.M.M.M. *-• ARE YOU A RESIDENT OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VA? ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON ELECTION ON MAY 1 st? If not, you can still register to vote at the General Registrar’s Office: County Courthouse Gay Street, Washington, VA Office is Open: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 8:30 to 4:30 And Saturday, March 31 st from 9 to 5. SATURDAY, MARCH 31st is the LAST DAY to register for the Town of Washington Election to be held on May 1,1990. Questions? Call the office 675-3739 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on March 26, 1990, at 8:00 o’clock p.m. in the Courtroom of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County in Washington, Virginia, the Planning Commission of the Town of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on each of the following items: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Washington, Virginia, to Ariticle 1,6, 7, 8, and 9. The purpose of said Amendments shall be primarily to bing the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Washington into conformity with state law as it regards issuance of special use permits, appeals of administrative officer’s decisions, powers of the Board of Zoning Appeals, appeals of the decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals, violations of the Zoning Ordinance and penalties therefore, and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Any citizen wishing to address the Planning Commission on either of these proposed amendments or ordinances, should appear at the public hearing and make their opinions known. After said public hearing, the Planning Commission, may consider a recommendation of the adoption, the non-adoption, or the modification of the above mentioned ordinances or amendments, with said recommendation to be forwarded to the Town Council of the Town of Washington. A copy of the proposed amendments are available at the Zoning Administrator’s Office for the Town of Washington, and Rappahannock County, and the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, and at the Rappahannock County Public Library during normal business hours. By Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr. Attorney for the Town of Washington the neatly manicured lawn. Very few barrels have a wire screen or lid to place over the top. Most of them are rusty and have holes. Usually there has been little effort to clear a fire-safe zone around the barrel. If you have not done so already, take some extra precautions this year to make your outdoor fire safe. There are other burning laws also. For example, failure to fully extinguish a fire causes a few problems each spring. The fire must be dead out before leaving it. Even though there is no smoke, a fire may not be dead out. Hot embers can lay dormant for several days before high winds fan them to life. There are also laws to guard against carelessly and negligently set fires. Some examples are dumping hot ashes and failure to clean around a trash or debris fire. State air pollution laws also set restrictions on outdoor burning. For more information on State air pollution laws, citizens should call the Springfield office at (703) 644-0311. For more information on the U p.m. Burning Law and other forest fire laws call Buck Kline, Area Forester, or Tippy Jenkins, Chief Forest Warden, at the Madison office by calling (70S) 948-5J1>1. Cash in on classified bargains Emergency! Fire & rescue The following calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: March 4: 2:40 p.m., chimney fire, Rt. 604, Sperryville Fire Department and Castleton Fire Department; 9:01 p.m., sick call, Rt. 622, Gid Brown Hollow, Washington Fire Department; 11:34 p.m., smoke filled house, Rt. 211 West', Sperryville Fire Department and Washington Fire Department. , March 5: 5:02 p.m., injury from a fall, Rt. 642, Amissville Fire De-r partment. March 7: 12:23 a.m., difficulty breathing, Rt. 211 East, Washington Fire Department and Amissville Fire Department; 11:26 a.m., struct ture fire, Rt. 645, Amissville Fire Department, Flint Hill Fire Depart: ment, Washington Fire Department, Castleton Fire Department and Sperryville Fire Department; 2:55 a.m., chest pains, Rt. 211 West, Washington Fire Department; 7:18 p.m., heart problems, Rt. 600, Sper;ryville Rescue Squad and Washington Fire Department. March 8: 11:42 a.m., heart problems, Rt. 211, Sperryville, Flint Hill Fire Department. March 9: 5:45 a.m., nose bleed, Town of Flint Hill, Flint Hill Fire Department; 6:20 a.m., sick call, Rt. 211, Amissville, Amissville Fire Department; 7:10 a.m., nose bleeds Town of Flint Hill, Flint Hill Fire Department. March 10: 8:21 a.m., motorcycle accident, Rt. 522, North of Flint Hill, Flint Hill Fire Department; 12:08 p.m., heart problems, Rt. 211, West of Sperryville, Flint Hill Fire Department; 3:13 p.m., brush fire, Rt. 618, Castleton Fire Department; 3:02 p.m., field fire, Rt. 626, Washington Fire Department, Flint Hill Fire Department, Sperryville Fire Department and Castleton Fire Department. March 11: 2:04 a.m., auto accident, Rt. 642, Amissville Fire Department, Washington Fire Department and Flint Hill Fire Department; 12:47 p.m., sick call, Rt. 618, Castleton Fire Department; 2:05 p.m., field fire, Rt. 522, Sperryville Fire Department and Castleton Fire Department; 7:33 p.m., injury., Rt. 211 East, Amissville Fire Department. Sheriff s log March 5: auto accident, Rt. 729, Ben Venue; public service, Town of Washington; burglar alarm sounding, Rt. 522, North, Huntly area; domestic, Rt. 622, Gid Brown Hollow. March 6: disturbance, Flint Hill area; public service; Rt. 211 West; , vandalism, Rt. 618, Castleton; public service, Rt. 211 & Rt. 522, Massies Corner; public service, Rt. 231. March 8: reckless driving, Rt. 522, Woodville; suspicious vehicle, Rt. 522, Woodville. March 9: domestic, Rt. 211, Sperryville. March 10: motorcycle accident, Rt. 522, North of Flint Hill; possible vandalism, Rt. 683, Washington; disturbance, Rt. 628, Fodderstack Road. NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE TWO APPOINTMENTS TO THE BZA FOR THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON In as much as two vacancies exist on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for the Town of Washington, the Honorable William Shore Robertson, Judge of the Rappahannock Circuit Court, will receive public comment and interview candidates who are interested in being appointed to fill those vacancies. Interested persons should appear in the Courtroom on April 5,1990 at 9:00 o’clock A.M. For further information, contact Diane Bruce at 675-3621 between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County is currently soliciting proposals for the award of cable television franchise^) to all or any portion of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Proposals must be received by the County Administrator, in the form required by the official Request for Proposals, and accompanied by the required filing fee, no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 26, 1990, at P.O. Drawer 519, Washington VA 22747. All interested persons are invited to request a complete copy of the official Request for Proposals from the Building, Zoning & Administration Office at the corner of Porter & Main Streets in Washington, VA. or by calling (703)675-3342. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator

Land-use bills struck divisive chord By MAKY BLEWITT Arundel Newspaper* Richmond Bureau RICHMOND — Success in Richmond this session for most Northern Virginia legislators hinged on the fate of a group of land-use bills that curbed localities’ zoning control. The legislation, which fueled a feud among the region’s legislators, pitted senators and delegates against their local governing bodies and rendered the delegation virtually ineffective because of its lack of unity, stemmed from the Fairfax County government’s downzoning action in December. Sen. Charles L. Waddell, D-Loudoun, successfully pushed legislation that reversed the county’s action within the special transportation tax district. For those who supported the legislation as a protection to district landowners and the formation of future tax districts, the bill cured an ill. For those in opposition, the bill slapped the face of a local government that was attempting to address the county’s growth concerns and interfered with an issue before the courts. Waddell said he plans to ask the governor to insert a severability clause within the legislation that would delete any section of the law that the courts rule unconstitutional. ' Sen. Joseph V. Gartlan Jr., D-Fairfax, who led the opposition against his seatmate’s bill, said that Waddell’s request indicates his concern about the bill constitutionality. Other legislation, sponsored by Ford C. Quillen, D-Scott and approved by the legislature, iocks in the zoning of land that once has accepted proffers in rezoning cases. The “vesting” legislation was opposed by numerous local governments including Rappahannock, Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax counties, Who say that the bill ties their hands to manage growth. Localities successfully lobbied against more severe vesting legislation that would have frozen •the zoning of land once a developer had indicated his plans to develop property by submitting a preliminary plat. Air and Space Museum: Sen. Clive L. DuVal, D-Fairfax, is predicting the satellite Air and Space Museum will be located at Dulles International Airport. Successful legislation, introduced by DuVal, permits the state bonding authority to finance, up to $100 million in debt, the first phase of building the museum extension. The Smithsonian Board of Regents reaffirmed on Jan. 29 its preference to locate the museum at Dulles. However, the Maryland Congressional delegation is attempting to defeat the board’s decision. The museum could generate as much as $1 million a year in sales taxes for the state, according to Duval. Elected School Boards: Despite its early defeat in a House committee, a bill giving localities the option of elected school boards came closer to success than ever before this year. Though the statewide bill, which would allow localities to elect members of their school board upon voter consent, failed by a 10-10 vote in the House Committee on Privileges and Elections, Del. David G. Brickley, the legislation’s sponsor for the past several years, is confident the bill will clear the committee next year. Legislation, introduced by freshman Del. Gerald Fill, R-Fairfax, which would have allowed just Fairfax County the choice of elected school boards, also failed in committee. Affordable Housing: Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties were given the go ahead by the Assembly to adopt affordable housing laws beginning July 1. The state approved the Fairfax ordinance that permits developers of 50 dwelling units or more an increased density of 20 percent if 12Vfe percent of the units are made available for rent or sale as affordable dwellings. Under separate pieces of legislation, introduced by Dels. David G. Brickley, D-Prince William, and Robert T. Andrews, R-Loudoun, Prince William and Loudoun may adopt laws that follow the principle aspects of the Fairfax ordinance. Meals Tax: A conference committee of three senators and three delegates rejected an amendment that would have permitted Fairfax County government to raise the sales tax on restaurant meals without a voter referendum. Arlington County is not required to have a referendum. Horse Racing: The state will be looking at off-track, pari-mutual betting in Virginia as a result of legislation introduced by Del. Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr., R-Warren. “If it makes racing better in Virginia, more economically viable, I could support it,” said Guest, who also represents Rappahannock County. However, the House minority leader added, if the state becomes blanketed with satellite wagering sites, he would not be able to support the idea. “Who would go to the races?” he said. TDRs: Transferable development rights bills, sponsored by Del. Mary M. Marshall, D-Arlington, and Sen. Charles L. Waddell, D-Loudoun, will be seen again next session. The legislation would have permitted a landowner to sell his development rights for one parcel of land, allowing another parcel of land at a higher permitted density. Sensing limited support for the concept this year, the bills’ patrons requested the legislation be carried over to the 1991 session. Death Penalty: The state legislature extended the death penalty to drug-related murders under a bill sponsored by freshman Del. Edgar C. Eck, D-Richmond. The new law will fulfill one of Gov. L. Douglas Wilder’s campaign promises in his pledge to get tough on drugs. No Smoking: Popular sentiment overrode a strong tobacco lobby this session, producing the state’s first restrictions on smoking. Compromise legislation, worked out between Del. C. Richard Cranwell, D-Roanoke, and Sen. Thomas J. Michie Jr., D- Albemarle, prohibits smoking in all elevators, public school buses, hospital emergency rooms and cashier lines. State and local government buildings, large retail stores and restaurants of 50 seats or more must provide nosmoking areas under the new law. Tax Deferral: Localities will have the option of allowing taxpayers to defer a portion of the real property tax increase under bills submitted by Del. David G. Brickley and Sen. Clive L. DuVal and approved by the two House chambers. Interest would be charged on the deferred amount. State lawmakers also extended by one year the Brickley Commission assigned to study the rising cost of real estate assessments and property tax increases. BPOL Tax: Legislation, introduced by Sen. Charles L. Waddell, D-Loudoun, permitting Herndon to impose a business lease tax failed in the House of Delegates after narrow approval in a House committee. Parental Consent: Efforts to require minors to have parental consent before being permitted an abortion failed this year despite repeated attempts to amend various bills in order to bypass a solidly pro-choice Senate committee. Pledge Bonds: The Assembly again gave approval to the use of state and local pledge bonds for transportation projects. The legislation needed to pass for two consecutive years to change the state constitution. Solid Waste: A solid waste tax bill, proposed by Sen. William E. Fears, D- Accomac, was among the last bills to fall at the Assembly. The legislation, which would have repealed two taxes aimed at bottlers and convenience stores, called for a one percent tax on gross receipts of business that sell goods and services. Other recycling bills fared better this session. Legislation, introduced by Del. Kenneth R. Plum, D-Reston, permitting local governments to enact recycling laws and to levy civil fines on violators, cleared both houses. A Waste Management Fund, created to research methods of recycling tires, petroleum and recycling residue, was established under a bill sponsored by Del. Ford C. Quillen, D-Scott. Ten free blue spruce Ten free Colorado blue spruce trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during March, 1990. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. “Colorada blue spruces were selected for this campaign because of their many uses in the home landscape,” John Rosenow, the Founda tion’s executive director, said. “They lend beauty to their surroundings with their silver blue-green color and compact conical shape. They can be used as individual ornamentals, an energy-saving windbreak, a privacy screen, or as living Christmas trees.” The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between March 1 and May 31 with The Rappahannock National Bank will accept sealed bids for a 1983 Ford F150 Pick-up. All bids must be received by 4-16-90. The truck is available for inspection at the bank’s office on Gay Street. The bank reserves the right to reject all bids. Time to Landscape Annual Spring Clearance Sale Every spring we dig trees which are crowded and sell them at bargain prices. PINES, SPRUCES AND LANDSCAPE PLANTS SKYLINE EVERGREEN FARM (Since 1967) Bentonville, Va. 635-4366 From Luray - 14 miles. North on Rt. 340, 2 miles East on Bentonville -Browntown Rd. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Fine Dining At Family Prices BARONS Offers you Quality Food, Beautiful Atmosphere and Super Service, because after a hard working day you deserve the best. FRIDAY SPECIAL Pick of the Sea: steamed spiced shrimp, broiled flounder, crab legs, clam strips, hush puppies, slaw, french fries or baked potato & salad bar. •9." Prime Rib, succulent and cooked to perfection with baked potato & salad bar. *9“ Regular Menu in childrens prices Friday & Saturday March 16th & 17th. LIVE "IRON HORSE" *5.” cover charge - Proper attire required. I ■ > ™ ■' rrw BARON CULPEPER Restaurant (acroas Southgate Shopping Center) 150 Madison Road • Culpeper 829-6830 PS Monday Restaurant cloaed-Bar Open Tuea.-Thnii. 11:30-8:00; Fri 11:30-900; SaL 5:00-9.00; Sun. 1130-8:00 enclosed planting instructions. To become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contri^■ bution to Ten Blue Spruces, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by March 31. Ruffled Curtains DECORATE FOR SPRING with our BEAUTIFUL POLISHED COTTON CURTAINS Natural White Rose Blue Peach 125x84.$59 135x54.$51 135x72.$57 135x45.$51 135x63.$55 135x36.$51 Use our 90x14 Valance.$25 or 90x20 Valance.$25 Many Others to choose from. *1111 Co'ortlinate with <>ur Patchwork Quilt Bedspreads 40 displays to choose from with everything to match. Catalog & Price List on Request Fast Mail Order Service Hours Mon-Sat 10-6 17 East Luray Shopping Center 703-743-4887 Toll Free 1-800-526-4149 Luray, VA 22835 “HEADQUARTERSfor all your garden needs •Garden Tools •Packaged Vegetable & Flower Seeds 4 •Planting Guide Booklets •Onion Sets •Fertilizers & Insecticides SEED POTATOES AVAILABLE NOW We have all you need. to grow lovely flowers and healthy vegetables. Clarke Hardware 217 E. Davis St. Culpeper jTU 825-9178 Photo courtesy AAA ACCEPTING THE AWARD are host Reinhardt Lynch (center) and Chef Patrick O’Connell (right). AAA senior vice president D. James McDowell makes the presentation during the association’s awards banquet at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston. Inn reaps more honors The Inn at Little Washington was presented with the American Automobile Association’s highest accolade of achievement, the coveted Five Diamond Award, on March 7 in a press reception at The Four Seasons Hotel in Boston. This is the first time in the history of Triple A’s rating service that an Inn has ever received five diamonds. Only 14 restaurants nationwide currently hold this honor (less than 2 percent of the nearly 7,000 establishments listed in AAA’s publications). The Inn will become the first establishment in America’s history to have a Five Diamond rating for its guest rooms and restaurant, which also rates the association’s Five Diamond award. Earlier this year, the Inn became the only Inn ever to receive a Five Star rating from the Mobil Travel Guide. Animal cruelty charge filed after shooting County Dog Warden Ray Pullen charged Gustavo A. Lopez, 34, of Route 1, Blue Rock Farm, Washington, with intentional maiming of an animal after he allegedly shot a German Shepherd dog in the leg with a shotgun. According to employees at Faith Mountain Company’s warehouse on U.S. 211, the dog came to their business on Monday, March 5 with a severe wound to its left front foot and lower leg. They called county dog warden Ray Pullen, who took the dog to a veterinarian for treatment. The veterinarian, Warden Pullen said, originally thought that most of the dog’s leg could be saved. However, the injury from the shot proved to be so severe that the leg had to be amputated at the shoulder to save the animal. The dog has been released from the animal hospital and was adopted by Tom and Debbie Jenkins. Mrs. Jenkins reported Tuesday that the dog is recovering from its injury, despite the amputation. Mr. Lopez was released on a $750 personal recognizance bond signed by the owner of Blue Rock Farm, Jean M. Campagne of McLean. Mr. Lopez will appear in General District Court on March 20. Woodsmoke Cafe Main Street, Sperryville Special, Monday, March 19 Only Fresh Made FRENCH BREAD Reg. $1.25 — Special 990 (limit 2) Hours: Friday & Saturday dinner 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday Brunch 9 to 12 — Breakfast/Lunch Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 703-987-9437 Thank You!)* $18,230 ^Thank You! 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^Rappahannock ^Jefos An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL LOU HATTER Publisher Managing Editor JOHN T. TOLER Executive Vice President BARBARA C. BURKE General Manager ANN BROWN Account Executive To Subscribe Phone (703) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $14.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties $18.00 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES: 3 months or more 70c, 1 -2 years - $1.00; over 2 years - $3.00 (if available) OFFICE: Rappannock News Bldg., Washington, Va. 22747 Telephone: 703-675-3338 FAX: 703-675-3088 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Published by the Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Newspapers, Inc. Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation. THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1990 Editorial Still #1 No, we’re not talking about the Rappahannock “Blues,” winners of the alumni basketball tournament at the high school last weekend — although they certainly proved their prowess hasn’t faded with age. We’re speaking of agriculture, which is being recognized for its contribution to the Commonwealth during National Agriculture Week, March 18-24. Though demographic studies trumpet the shifting of population from the farm to the cities, and the number of individual farms has declined somewhat during the past few years, the business of agriculture still packs a wallop in Virginia — a $23 billion wallop, to be Drecise. That figure represents 20 percent of the total economic activity in the state. It also accounts for 20 percent, more than half a million, of the jobs in the state. From the standpoint of preservation of open space, agriculture is a benefit also. In 1989, the 47,000 farms in the state covered 9 million acres, or 35 percent of the state’s total land area. Their average size of 191 acres gave them an average value of $247,000. And, less overhead and Other costs, the predicted total net income from farming in the state, according to the Virginia Extension Service, is $717 million. In this area, we have seen the number of traditional farms decrease. But their demise has been matched by new operations using innovative techniques in traditional agriculture, like Mellon Orchard’s fruit business; or new uses for established farms, like Rolf Graage’s fallow deer farm at Piedmont Farm in the F.T. Valley. Though some have bemoaned the passing of farming, claiming that it now takes a distant back seat to real estate as the primary business in Rappahannock County, we think that agriculture still deserves its “Number One” status. In terms of total people employed, both directly on the farms and through indirect employment through businesses like the Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-op, farming far eclipses real estate in its benefit to residents. And, its benefits reach far beyond the farm. Part of Rappahannock’s attraction to tourists is the county’s pastoral rural setting, its rows of corn and grass rolling across hills toward the mountains. Those tourists love the rura1 beauty of our county, and while they’re here they support the other businesses which deal in the tourist trade. That, indirectly, ties agriculture to tourism as well. Agriculture is a good deal for everyone — but least of all perhaps — for the farmer. We hope that National Agriculture Week can, in some small way, recognize the important contribution that he makes toward the welfare of our state. 'k. A LABOR DISPUTE AMONG MILLIONAIRES \ / li s' -- rJti NO GAME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE punm I THE REAL LOSER Commentary Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News pholo/Cindy Mahan SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT for the arts is strong in Rappahannock. Cathy Kiley (back, left) is teaching a class called “Art from Nature” for youngsters at the Middle St. Gallery. Among her students are, front row, from left, Adam Bouffard, Emily Sims, Austin Bouffard. Back row, from left, Ms. Kiley, Cara Cutro, Jessie Waites. Letters to the editor Leave our spring alone To the editor Isn’t it funny how we take things for granted? Take, for example, the spring on U.S. 211 below Skyline Drive. We know that the spring has been in existence for at least 60 years. Many a person has stopped to get a refreshing drink. An uncountable number of people depend on that spring for their main water supply. Are we going to sit back and allow one person to cause enough stir that we may possibly lose this wonderful spring? I don’t know who made this complaint, but I’ll bet my last dollar that the person is not a native of this area. If he were, he would have been exposed to the “watering hole” since he was old enough to walk. Though not native to this area, I have known about and drank from this spring for the better part of 30 years. Is it surprising that I remain unaffected as well as healthy as a result? I think not. Before my father lost his life to cancer, we made weekly treks to the spring. It was the only liquid that did not make him sick. When he was no longer able to make the trips, I would fill several jugs and take them to him. He said the bottles ruined the taste. To the day he died, he always asked us to get him to the spring “one more time.” On the day he died, he smiled the sweetest smile...I knew he had made it back to the spring. I know that when the person first placed the complaint, he thought he was doing a good deed. His complaint was looked into, a sign was posted, all should have been well. People from this area will take the sign for what it is — garbage. People not from around here will steer clear and not encounter the “menacing bacteria.” In years to come, because of growth and pollution, the spring may have to be closed for honest to goodness health reasons. For now though, a little of that bacteria never hurt anyone. And when in doubt, bring your own water or better yet — stay in the city. LINDA DOMBROWSKY Castleton United Way helps us a v; me cviaui . Being responsive to the needs of the Planning District 9 is one of the priorities of the United Way of Culpeper. While United Way distributions of funds go to agencies located in Culpeper and serving PD9, seven of these agencies served clients living in Rappahannock County. United Way evaluated in its allocation process the number of clients being served in each county of PD9 and continues to fund those agencies offering health and human services to the PD9 community. Giving to United Way helps these agencies to operate and provide support not provided by other organizations. Services to Abused Families (SAFE) provides services to women and children who have been subjected to abuse within their families. Their services include emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline in PD9, food, clothing and emergency medical care. Last year, SAFE served 32 clients in Rappahannock County. United Way’s allocation to SAFE this year is $23,000. F.O.R.E., United Way’s only agency at this time located in another county (Fauquier), provides a shelter workshop environment providing evaluation, training and work experience for handicapped residents of PD9. Last year, F.O.R.E. served five clients from Rappahannock County. United Way’s allocation to F.O.R.E. this year is $12,000. me riappanannocK L,egai services provides legal advice, assistance and representation to low income people in the Culpeper Services Area which includes Rappahannock County. Legal Services served 520 clients last year, many from Rappahannock. United Way’s allocation to Rappahannock Legal Services is $10,000. Thirteen percent of all the Community Services Center clients come from Rappahannock County. United Way provides funds to CSC to help with Goldborough House and to help fund the 24-hour Emergency Crisis hotline. Goldsborough House provides a safe residence for mentally retarded adults. The 24-hour hotline is a service provided for crisis intervention for the mentally ill and substance abused people needing someone to listen, to counsel, or to refer them to other services. United Way’s allocation to the Goldsborough House and the Emergency Crisis telephone is $10,525. The Virginia Skyline Girl Scouts Council covers 13 counties including Rappahannock. The Girl Scouts provides quality programs to help young girls from 5-17 years of age. This program is in partnership with adult volunteers from each of these counties. United Way’s allocation to the Girl Scouts this year is $7,600. Giving is a personal matter and should come from the heart. BETTY ROBERTS Executive Director United Way of Culpeper Thanks to community To the editor: I would like to thank everyone, including the surrounding communities, who came out and supported our spaghetti dinner held on Feb. 17. We grossed approximately $800. I would also like to thank those individuals who donated baked goods and other food items necessary for the dinner. We look forward to seeing you at our next dinner. It is your continued support that keeps our department going. BARBARA DAYMUDE Secretary Amissville VFD Please help Little League To the editor: Recently the Amissville Little League and Rappahannock Athletic Association merged to give all boys and girls, age 5 to 18, an opportunity to play baseball in Rappahannock County. Residents in Jackson District are quite familiar with baseball and Stuart’s, Field. It was organized April 1976. The RAA was organized in 1979. This youth activity has no county or state support; It has dedicated coaches and parents, who are intersted enough to provide this athletic and healthy passtime. In the next few weeks residents will be receiving through the mail a letter explaining and requesting financial support. However, due to lack of funds, not everyone will receive this letter. Therefore, this is our effort to inform all of Rappahannock County. Sponsorships are being offered and will be published in the Rappahannock News at the end of this fund raiser. Recognition will be as follows: Gold $100; Silver, $50; and Bronze $25. Any amount will be appreciated. Make contributions payable to RAA, c/o Cheryl Diggs, Financial Committee, Rt. 1, Box 705, Amissville, Va. 22002. Last year there was 16 teams; more are expected this year. Funds raised are used to purchase equipment, uniforms, insurance, and maintenance of fields, which are all very costly. This is a worthwhile project, and one we firmly believe in and support. Our youth of today are tomorrow’s leaders. Give them your encouragement and help make the way by being supportive. JOHN AND LORRAINE EARLY Amissville Community's generosity touched their hearts To the editor: Just imagine a community united in the spirit of caring, a community expressing itself, united in its efforts to bring solace to a family in need. Project Rainbow would like to express its heartfelt thanks to the people of the Rappahannock-Culpeper region for their generous gifts of time, energy and outright financial support. This generosity helped to make a vision become a reality. This reality was very tangible support for Shana Nicholson and her family. We cannot possibly thank the huge numbers of community members, except collectively, but special thanks go to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department for the use of their hall, the Okays for their gift of music to raise the spirit and to Vincent Day for his auctioneer’s wit and wisdom. The spirit of giving was accompanied by the joy of fun. Without the sensitive article about Shana’s continuing fight for life, written by Daphne Hutchinson and published in the Rappahannock News, we feel Shana’s plight would not have touched the hearts oftso many in the community. The generous gifts of food, items and services for auction and financial contributions offered tangible proof that a community is best measured by its response to those in most need. In offering our thanks, we also welcome inquiries about the services (free of charge, without regard) pror vided by Project Rainbow. Our brochures are available upon request. Please call 987-8978 and we will be glad to mail one to you without delay. Any further, tax-deductible contributions to Shana Nicholson and her family would be welcome. We all wish for Shana the strength and will to heal and hope that our community-based efforts have been able to help achieve that end. THE MEMBERS OF PR(/ECT RAINBOW Washington

Gov. Wilder takes his fiscal show on the road By JOHN GOOLRICK Rappahannock News Special Writer With the exquisite timing and luck that has marked his political career, Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder is now ready to preach fiscal conservatism to Democrats across the nation. Flooded with invitations to address groups from coast to coast, Gov. Wilder can say during his first 60 days in office he cut spending across the board to assure a balanced budget in a time of economic crisis, insisted on a reserve fund to guard against any future financial setbacks and even managed to reduce taxes. For someone so often portrayed as a tax-and-spend liberal in the past, Gov. Wilder’s message to the national Democratic Party can be a credible one that unless it is willing to carry the torch of fiscal responsibility, it has no hope of regaining the White House in 1992. Gov. Wilder emerged a big winner as the budget-dominated 1990 General Assembly session ended with the passage of a $26 billion biennial budget that is balanced but contains no major new funding for education, transportation, correc W-. « Pwiy Ofd| Dominion ;*f.-<|| I | f I Politics **'v - >&'% «»&>' '>» -•■ y<>-. tions or other programs. Though some interest groups and a few fellow legislators complained that the governor had failed to outlme any agenda to fulfill his campaign commitments, Gov. Wilder was largely praised by both Democrats and Republicans. Del. Clinton Miller, the Shenandoah County Republican who is the GOFs assistant majority leader, said Wilder had tried valiantly to clean up a fiscal mess left by his predecessor and “we support that wholeheartedly.” Perception in politics is sometimes as important as reality and Gov. Wilder has been able to carve a new image as a fiscal conservative who still wants better roads and schools and opportunities for all Virginians. General Assembly acts on half of proposed laws By SEN. KEVIN MILLER Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The 1990 Regular Session of the General Assembly is now over. Approximately half of more than 2,000 bills that were introduced have passed both the House and Senate and are awaiting Governor Wilder’s signature. Two bills I introduced that have passed and been forwarded to the Governor’s office are: SB 11: relates to disposing of a dog that is found killing or harming farm animals. This bill gives the court the discretion to allow the owner to find a home for the dbg in another state instead of ordering the dog to be killed immediately. SB 97: provides a private landowner immunity from liability arising from activities on the property if the activities are sponsored by a county, city, or town and there is an agreement between the landowner and the governmental unit for such use. I introduced SB 206 which would delay construction of a 200-bed prison facility in Culpeper. This bill passed the Senate but I requested that it be stricken from the docket in the House Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee after receiving assurance from Secretary of Public Safety Robert Suthard that there would be no construction for at least the next two years. I also introduced SB 324 which would bring about more order and equity into the process of reassessment of a taxpayer’s primary personal residence for real estate tax purposes. The bill would require the use of the consumer price index to establish the increase in the fair market value. This would prevent radical increases in reassessments that occur many times just because one or more homes in the neighborhood sells for an exorbitant price. Due to the complexity of this issue, and the fact that many related bills were introduced, I requested that this bill be carried over to the 1991 Session for consideration. I feel that it is unfair to tax a homeowner on unrealized paper profit on real estate that the taxpayer acquires and uses only for his or her personal residence. Kevin G. Miller represents Rappahannock County in the Virginia Senate. The Harrisonburg Republican may be contacted now that the session is over at his home office. Write the Honorable Kevin G. Miller, 444 Ott St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801; or call (70S) 433-6553. Sustainable agriculture } topic of conference “Sustainable agriculture” is both a philosophy and a goal which seeks to integrate economic environmental and social objectives. Virginia’s fourth annual conference on sustainable agriculture will be held March 15 and 16 at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville. It is sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. In many respects, sustainable agriculture represents a new systhesis, an integration of selected practices from modern conventional (arming, some traditional farming practices that preceded the postWWII era of agricultural chemicals, and new state-of-the-art technologies. Traditional farming practices such as using legume cover crops to improve soils and to provide biologically-fixed nitrogen, crop rotation, manure and compost utilization, and cultural and biological control of pests are combined with modem crop and livestock genetic material, conservation tillage, controlled grazing and improved pasture utilization, integrated pest management (IPM), and other technologies. Farming becomes increasingly sustainable as these component practies are integrated into functioning systems which maximize benficial ecological processes. Fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural chemicals are not excluded in this approach; however, there is a deliberate effort to maximize onfarm, renewable resources to minimize the need for off-farm, non-renewable purchased inputs, particularly agricultural chemicals. Both profitably and unproved environmental quality result from using resources and additives more efficiently. The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and practical information on production and marketing practices for more economically viable, enviromentally sound farming systems Registration details are availalw at the Extension Office. A continuing problem in this country is that the only political party that seems to know haw to run things is the one that's out of office. Yet while it has become fashionable to bash Gov. Gerald L. Bailes, the man Mr. Wilder succeeded in office, a few important facts are being overlooked. The most important is that when Gov. Bailes took office in January of 1986, the state’s economy was roaring likd a blast furnace and tax collections were exceeding even the rosiest forecasts. Thus monies could be generously doled out for political credit and a historic transportation initiative, funded by massive tax increases, undertaken early on in the Baliles term. Somewhere between the time Gov. Bailes took his leave and Mr. Wilder became chief executive, the true extent of the state’s economic downturn became publicly apparent. And so Gov. Wilder, who really had no other choice, could say in his first address to a joint legislative session that the times demanded a conservative fiscal approach that still left room for a social conscience. Just as Richard Nixon, an old hard-line Communist Basher, could get away with opening new relations with Communist China without bringing the wrath of conservatives down on his head, so could Gov. Wilder slash the budget with only minimal murmurs of protest from the many interest lobbies that had supported his candidacy. Had a conservative Republican governor presided over this year’s budget process, one suspects that there would have been loud cries of outrage that children, the elderly and everyone of modest means in between were being shortchanged and the state’s critical needs in education, corrections, crime prevention, mental health, transportation and you-name-it were being neglected. Someone might even have said that the repeal of the state’s 4.5 percent sales tax on non-presription drugs, the crowning surprise achievement of Mr. Wilder’s first two months in office, was less than a sop to irate taxpayers since it will likely result in a net tax savings of only about $5 a year per person when it takes effect in mid-1992, a year and a half from now. Even so, as Gov. Wilder pointed out, a tax reduction is a tax reduction no matter how symbolic, and he has pledged there will be no tax increases during his administration. The clear message to economic interests fearful of Wilder’s liberal past is that a new era of fiscal prudence has dawned upon Virginia from an unexpected source. That doesn’t mean Gov. Wilder can now bask in glory for the next three years and approximately 10 months of his term. Sooner or later those more liberal elements of the state Democratic Party with their broad social agendas will remind him they didn’t given him their votes to enable him to win the approval of Republicans and conservative Democrats. How Gov. Wilder responds to that will eventually test both his political luck and his skill. Meanwhile, though, the governor who may have national aspirations on his mind can spread the word to his party in other states that if they are looking for a leader, one who happens to be black, he can show them how the “New Mainstream” in Virginia has been forged to unify the Democratic Party and win over the electorate. And Mr. Wilder, the most visible symbol of a black Democrat with great appeal to white voters, can start to shove to the sidelines an unelected Jesse Jackson whose presidential ambitions are founded not on practical politics and consensus but on rhetoric and confrontation. In that respect, Gov. Wilder will be saying much the same things as Virginia’s Junior U.S. Senator Charles S. Robb, a former governor and moderate Democrat. The two have publicly quarelled in a fading past when Mr. Wilder felt Gov. Robb wanted a national Democratic Party that was a mirror-image of Ronald Reagan’s Republican Party. But Doug Wilder is now demonstrating he understands that a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of a political ambition that realizes unless the moment is seized, it may be lost forever. John Goolrick, a former polit ical reporter, is now an aide to Seventh District Congressman D. French Slaughter Jr. Opinions expressed are his own. CALL FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING I, John L. Marocchi, Chairman of the Republican Party of Rappahannock County, pursuant to the Party Plan, do hereby issue a call for a Mass Meeting of all members or prospective members of the Republican Party of Rappahannock County, to be held at the Court House, Washington, Virginia, on Friday, March 23, 1990, at 8:00 o'clock p.m., local time. The purposes of the Meeting area: 1. To elect six Delegates and six alternates to represent Rappahannock County Republicans at the Seventh District Republican Convention to be held in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, May 12, 1990, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., local time, for the principal purposes of (a) nominating a candidate for the House of Representatives to represent the Seventh Congressional District of Virginia; and, (b) electing a District Chairman. A registration fee of $10.00 is required for each Delegate and alternate to the Convention. 2. To elect the Rappahannock County Unit Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer for a term of two years. 3. To elect Members of the Rappahannock County Republican Unit Committee for terms of two years. 4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting. All legal and qualified voters under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin or sex, who are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party and who, if requested, express in open meeting, either orally or in writing as may be required, their intent to support all of its nominees for public office in the ensuing election, may participate as members of the Republican Party of Virginia in its Mass Meetings, Conventions or Primaries in their respective districts. By Authority of C.H. Chrisman, Jr., Treasurer, Rappahannock County Republican Party ——HOLLAND’S TREAT... PLANT HOLLAND'S SUMMER FLOWERING fc BULBS NOW! Treat yourself to a beautiful Summer with the finest quality imported bulbs. Wide variety available for a beautiful garden all Summer: Gladiolus, Dahlias, Begonias and man* others. ] • Easy-to-plant • Sure-to* bloom • Finest quality Imported bulbs. ' Choose from our wide variety of the finest quality imported Holland bulbs. These easy-to-plant Summer flowering bulbs will give you exquisite shapes and colors to enjoy all Summer tong. RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 J ■BagaaiMfiMB € From tite Rappahannock News back when: 20 YEARSAGO March 19,1970 William H. Durden was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device of heroism in connection with military operations in the Republic of Vietnam. Sp4 Durden was serving a tour of duty there with the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. He distinguished himself by heroic action when his company on a sweep operation came upon several enemy bunkers and began to receive heavy enemy fire. Noticing an enemy rocketpropelled grenade team to his front, Specialist Durden threw several grenades and brought effective M-16 rifle fire on the position destroying them. 15 YEARSAGO March 20, 1975 The five-member Board of assessors, working with a state appraiser, has completed the enormous task of appraising the real estate and improvements of the county. The duty of this board was to appraise property on an equal basis Innra »i yrnrmrrnnrtTnnnnnr and set the assessed value using 15 percent of the appraised value as the guide. 10 YEARSAGO March 13, 1980 Cadet William Curtis Nichols, of Flint Hill, is among 270 Virginia Military Institute cadets who have been named to the dean’s list for the first semester of the school year. Nichols, a third classman, is a civil engineering msyor at VMI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Nichols, he was graduated from Rappahannock County High School before entering the Institute. 5YEARSAGO March 14, 1985 The Building Trades Department at Rappahannock High School will have two 8’x 12’ utility sheds for sale to the general public upon their completion. These sheds may be seen behind the RCHS shop between 3:15 p.m. and 5 p.m. March 15 through March 21. Sealed bids must be submitted to the RCHS school office no later than March 21 at 3:30 p.m. YnmnrTnrinnonrM-irTrTnnmrTr-M ■ ■ ■■■ Luray, Virginia WILL RE-OPEN FRIDAY MARCH 16th Built entirely of logs and nestled on five RIVER FRONT ACRES. Listen to the rushing of the Shenandoah River from our front porch and enjoy a SPECTACULAR VIEW of the Massanutten Range while you dine on our varied menu. Our moderately priced entrees include fresh Catfish, Lamb Shanks, Steaks, Prime Rib, Pork Tenderloin and Pan Fried Chicken. 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Revival at Gid Brown Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Church near Washington March 25-30 each evening at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Ed Ballew of Cleveland, Tennessee will be preaching. There will be special singing each evening, a nursery will be provided and transportation can be arranged by calling 675-3662. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to all to attend. Trinity Episcopal Pastor: Rev. Jennings Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Noon Lenten Meditation 12 p.m. Potluck Supper and Ecumenical Lenten Study 6:15 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle include Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public. - St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Chaplain Masses: On Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) at 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days at 7:30 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 7:00 p. m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 18 as follows: Flint Hill United Methodist at 9:00 a.m., Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dan Gregg Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Tom VonFange Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:30 p. m. Quaker meeting There is an hour of silent worship, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays at the Child Care and Learning Center. 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. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Saturday: Prayer Meeting 6p.m. Family Worship Center Pastor: Rev. William “Bill” Taylor Intercessory Prayer & New Believers Class 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer 6:30 p.m. Service 7 p.m. Youth Night. Ages 13 to 19, 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a. m. Sunday: Wednesday: Friday: Sunday: Washington Baptist Interim Pastor: Rev. Earl Jarrell Sunday: Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a. m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Mission Study Classes 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday: Deacon’s Meeting 7:30 p. m. Thursday: Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Sunday: Monday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Rev. Steven D. Parker Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Adult Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. UMW Spiritual Study Group 9 a.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Ray Berry Worship Service 7 p.m. Worship Service 7 p.m. Birthday dinner highlights Flint Hill news Mrs. Christine Vest was honored with a birthday dinner at the home of her granddaughter and family Mr. and Mrs. David Calisto and Nikki on Sunday when they celebrated her 73rd birthday. Other guests were Doris and Grady Vest and Joshua Werner. Wiley Allen Gentry and Bee Dodson of Manassas were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Gentry. Visiting on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dodson of Staunton and Mrs. Michael Dunn of Mineral. Miss Dasha Smoot of Radford College was a Tuesday guest of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Smoot. Paul Louis Miller Jr. of Odenton, Maryland spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Paul Miller. Mrs. Miller has been on the sick list and we wish her a speedy recovery. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lillard of Manas By POtLY N. AYLOR P1»«e«74!J* sas. Also visiting were Steve Lillard and Clarence Jones. Visiting Mrs. Ethel Lillard and family on Sunday were Mrs. Bonnie Cameron and girls Kayla and Carrie of Front Royal. Joey Clark , was a Saturday visitor. Our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard on the death of their grandson Allen Graves who passed away on Sunday. The Flint Hill United Methodist Chursh will have worship service on Sunday, March 18 at 9 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public to attend. Michael Vest and Johnny Vest of Virginia Beach were Wednesday overnight guests of Mrs. Christine Vest. Sallie Lillard and Becky Ricker visited Mr. and Mrs. Guy D. Blosser at Stanley on Saturday. Enroute home they had dinner at Riverside near Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard spent Friday to Sunday with Mrs. Linda Peirpoint and family at Alexandria and with Mrs. Shirley Wade and family at Chantilly. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lillard of Manassas were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dellinger and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Moats and family and David Lillard. Washington news notes Guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell were Mr. and Mrs. James Jenkins of Berryville and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lockhart of Front Royal. They all had lunch at Country Cookin’ in Culpeper. Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacey were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and daughter Christy of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. James Beatty and sons Randy and Robbie of Point 0’ Woods, Front Royal were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Sunday guests of Mrs. Mattie Ball Fletcher were Mrs. Bucky Slater of Upperville and her daughter Miss Kate Slater of St. Catheri nes’s School in Richmond. Visitors Sunday of Mrs. Ned Settle and son Jimmy were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Middlebrooke of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley and son Chucky of Fredericksburg were recent visitors of Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Friday Ms. Betty Menefee of Warrenton and Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch at The Country Cafe in town. Ms. Betty Menefee and Mrs. Frances Eubank visited Herbert Foster in Flint Hill on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley were among the fifteen guests attending a surprise birthday dinner party on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Huffman in Luray for Mrs. Gladys Dulaney. Saturday overnight guests of Miss Amanda Brown were Miss Anna Hitt and Miss Jessica Lawyer of Castleton. Eryoy the beautiful weather and have a great week. Please call me when you have news for our Washington area social column. School lunch menus KCES March 19-23 Monday, March 19: Breakfast: Breakfast bar or cereal/milk, toast, orange juice; Lunch: Mexican rollup, French fries, diced pears. Tuesday, March 20: Breakfast: Cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, cran-apple juice; Lunch: Beef barbecue/bun, potato rounds, cole slaw, homemade spice cake. Wednesday, March 21: Breakfast: English muffin/butter, jelly or cereal/milk, toast, grape juice; Lunch: Sausage pizza, buttered com, blueberry cake roll. Thursday, March 22: Breakfast: Waffle/butter, syrup, or cereal/milk, toast, orange juice; Lunch: Hot turkey sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered peas. Friday, March 23: Breakfast: Hash browns, toast or cereal/milk, toast, cran-apple juice; Lunch: Steak nuggets/barbecue sauce, Spanish rice, fresh pear. RCHS Monday, March Chicken noddle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, onion rings, sliced peaches or meat ball sub or hot dog on bun. Tuesday, March 20: Fish nuggets, macaroni & cheese, green beans, applesauce, com bread muffin or sausage pizza or cheeseburger on bun. Wednesday, March 21: Bacon cheeseburger/bun, hash browns, fresh pears or Mexican roll-up or barbecue on bun. Thursday, March 22: Spaghetti/beef, cheese, sauce, tossed salad/dressing, buttered com, French bread/butter or grilled ham & cheese or Italian sub. Friday, March 23; Chili .con came, nacho’s/cheese sauce, vegetable sticks, orange wedge, homemade blueberry muffin or sausage pizza or chicken nuggets/biscuit. W. C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 North Main Street Culpeper, Virginia 703/825-6700 VP jSSz. RAYMOND B. KNEPP, R.Ph. 119 Water Street Front Royal. VA 22630 CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY COflP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 703 826-0397 Hackley’s Store Dry Goods - Feed - Hardware Amissville, Virginia 703/973-5373 FRONT ROYAL MOTORS, INC. 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First, he found that he had been deceived by the devil. Luke 15:17 says, "And when he came to himself, He said, How many hired servants of my fathers have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger? He recognized that he had been deceived. Galatians 6:7 says, "Be not deceived: God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Some people are deceived about love. Many folks think of love as lust but real love is Calvary. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever bclieveth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Many tolks are deceived about liie, thinking real me is in what they possess, such as houses, cars, jobs, etc! These things we need, but real life is knowing Christ as Saviour and putting Him first in our lives. Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Secondly, he found no peace outside the father's house. Luke 15:14 says, "He had spent all and there rose a mighty famine." Christian friend, you will have no peace when you leave the Father's house. Dear lost friend, you will have no peace until you come to know Christ as personal Saviour. "There is no peace, saith my God to the wicked." (Isaiah 57:21) Thirdly, he found that the father loved him. "And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him." (Lk. 15:20) That's just like our heavenly Father, His love is an everlasting love. (Jeremiah 31:3) He loves the unlovable. John 6:37 says, "And him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out. Fourth, he found that he was a forgiving father. "And the son said unto him, "Farther, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the Father said to his servants. Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. (Lk. 15:21,22) When the son repented of sin, the father was willing to forgive him. That's why Jesus, God's Son, died on the cross and shed his blood, so we could have forgiveness of sin. "And without shedding of Mood is no remission of sin." (Hebrews 9:22) The prodical son had a homecoming. "For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry." (Lk. 15:24) One day there is going to be a home going for every bom again believer. Have you prepared? If not, repent and believe the gospel. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved." (Acts 16:31) Unsaved friend, my prayer is that you see yourself as the prodical son saw himself. Maybe you are saved and have strayed from the Lord. You had better repent and confess that sin before God has to whip you. "If we confess our sms, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all our unrighteousness.” (I John 1:9) May the Lord bless you is our prayer. F.T. Valley Grocery Last Stop Before Old Rag Mountain (Jrocerte*, ice, gas, variety of deli mcats.cheeses, hoc food ■ Tkunday 6 m-m. ■ 9 fm~. Friday & Saturday 6 a.n. .10 pm. Sperryville, Rt. 231 987-8361 4CONVALESS The Plains Pharmacy Home Health Equipment The Plains, VA. 22171 (703)253-5275 (800)237-5717 (Va Only) JOHN MADDING JR. and LISA INGLES Miss Ingles to wed Mr. Madding Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Ingles of Bentonville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Lee to John Henry Madding Jr., also of Bentonville. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Madding of Springfield. Miss Ingles is a 1986 graduate of. Warren County High School and is employed by Rappahannock County. , Mr. Madding is a 1983 graduate of West Springfield High School and is employed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. A July 1990 wedding is planned. . News around Viewtown r 1 By MRS. GLADYS DODSON Phone 937-4904 Mrs. Helen Edwards, Miss Theresa Edwards and Mr. David Dove visited Mrs. Edward’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson on Sunday. Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Mr. Charles Dodson who celebrated his special day on March 11. Mrs. Barbara Settle and Mrs. Gladys Dodson visited with Mrs. Willie Spicer and other residents at Culpeper Health Care last Wednesday. ABERDEEN BARN SlHki - Seafood • Prime Rib Banquet* - Luncheons In the Holiday Inn ol Culpeper 703-825-1037 COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION^ Lumber A Building Supplies A '24 Manassas St . Front Roys' 703-635-2176 Jimmie s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign 8c domestic perts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper 703/82S-8030 THE PAINT BUCKET Ovality Paints A Wallcoverings N. 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Amissivlle Methodist Women plan activities Amissville United Methodist Women will hold their monthly Craft Day on Wednesday, March 21, beginning at 9 a. m., followed by a light lunch. Everyone in the community is welcomed to attend any of their programs. Mark your calendar for their regularly-scheduled monthly meetings as follow: First Wednesday, 9 a.m. is a “Spiritual Life Enrichment” program; Second Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., is a business meeting and program; and the third Wednesday, 9 a.m., is Craft Day, followed by a light lunch. Plans are now being made for a yard sale and their annual retreat. For more details call Judy at 9374827 or Pauline at 937-4515. According to Rappahannock Atletic Association president, A1 Kellert, Little League try-outs for both the eastern and western divisions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 1. Those who registered at the Amissville fire hall in the Eastern Division should report to Stuart’s Field. Those registering in the Western Division at the Rappahannock Elementary School should report back to the school. Everyone is reminded that the Amissville League and Rappahannock League have joined together this year to form the Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA), with an Eastern Division and Western Division. Therefore, it is hoped the entire county can work together effectively to raise needed funds for By CATHY LOT SMITH Phone 937-5024 the Association. Sponsors are still urgently needed. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire team for $350 become a “Friend of the RAA” by becoming a bronze ($25), silver ($50), or gold ($100) sponsor. Of course any size donation is welcomed. Mail to Cheryl Diggs, Finance Chairman, Rt. 1, Box 705, Amissville 22002. You may call her for more details at 937-5157. The Sponsors List will be published soon — write your check today! Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is seeking contestants for this year’s honorary fire queen/king, junior honorary fire queen/king, and prince and princess. The carnival dates have been set for June 27-30. The contest is open for ages 3 through 18. The contest will officially begin on March 30, Contestants will meet at the fire house at 6 p.m., March 30, to receive tickets and be photographed. To signup call Cathy at 937-5024. Anyone inter ested in assisting with the contest should also call her. Anyone desiring to participate in working carnival stands or selling tickets should call Carroll Ray Settle at 937-4781 to arrange to become an honorary member. State law now requires that anyone selling tickets must be at least an honorary fire member of the Department. The parade will begin at 7 p.m., with line-up at 6, on Thursday, June 28. For no-fee parade entries, call Shelia at 937-4357. The Department is sponsoring a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on March 31 featuring Nightfall. (Must be 21). Call Shelia at 937-4357 for reservations. To donate items for an auction planned on April 28, at 6 p.m. call Paul Poling at 937-5205 or Carroll Ray Settle at 937-4781. The Cub Scouts weekly meeting is from 7 to 8 p.m. at United Methodist. Cub Scouts Pack 50 went swimming last Friday night at Lakeside Swim Club in Culpeper. A total of 43 attended, including 13 scouts and 6 leaders. The Scouts annual trash pickup will be held March 31. Meet at Amissville Baptist at 8:30 a.m. The scouts will clean up Rt. 611 for two miles. Following the pickup the scouts will be taken skating. Trial runs for the annual Pinewood Derby will be held at 7 p.m. on March 20. The Derby is scheduled for April 17. In celebration of March as Nutrition Month, June Lewis will make a presentation on good nutrition at the weekly meeting from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27. Mr. Landem Luttrell has returned home from Fauquier Hospital. Teresa and Ronnie Jones spent a couple of days at Fleeton Beach on the Bay last weekend. We were sad to learn the home in which Mr. James Phillips lived was burned last Wednesday, March 7. He is staying with his sister now. He says he appreciates community assistance. On Sunday he told me he escaped with only the clothes on his back. His pants size is 44 waist and 31 length. He is staying at the corner of Rt. 730 and Rt. 211, across from Lom-Bar-Dy Restaurant. Mrs. Anna Fincham, Mrs. Elva Compton, Mrs. Thelma Button, Ms. Lottie Dearing and Mrs. Jack Rosenberger were luncheon guests last Thursday of Mrs. Burner Montjoy in Warrenton. On Sunday, Mrs. Fincham and Mrs. Compton entertained Rev. and Mrs. Earl Jarell from Fredericksburg for lunch at the Country Cafe in Washington. Dr. Billy Graham team will be holding a crusade at Culpeper High School 7:30 nightly March 18-2o. Dr. Graham’s associate Dr. John Wesley White the Upper Piedmont Crusade for Christ on Sunday, March 18. The eight-day Crusade will feature three Youth Nights. Sperryville homes welcome guests Mrs. T.M. Johnston was a Monday overnight guest of Mrs. Andrew Meade, Bethany and Brooks in Charlottesville while Mr. Meade was on a business trip in New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. David Cordle and Devon of Williamsburg were weekend guests of Mrs. W.H. Cordle. Dr. and Mrs. John Peyton Snead of Rixeyville were Saturday dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. J.P. Snead at the Woodsmoke Cafe. Sunday luncheon guests of Dr. and Mrs. J.P. Snead were Mr. and Mrs. H'B. Wood, Mrs. Julia Wood, Mrs. Christine Johnston and Mr. Henry B. Wood. Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Aroda and Mrs. Reda Cave of Etlan were Thursday visitors of Mrs. Thelma Jenkins and they all visited Mr. and Mrs. Vemie Lang in Luray and Mr. E. A. Cave and family in Stanley. Mr. Lester Deal >celebrated his birthday last week with a dinner at Brookside Restaurant near Luray. Others enjoying the occasion were Mrs. Deal, Mrs. Mary Q. Snead, Mrs. Christine Johnston, Nettie Compton and Tony Deal, all local. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. McKinnley Taylor, John and Karen of Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Don Deal and Brian, Pam Deal, Joe Deal, Joyce Deal, Frances Brooke and Chris Gray, all of Culpeper. We wish Mr. Deal a belated happy birthday. The Sperryville Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a dance on Saturday, March 24 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. You must be 21 years of age, shirt and tie dress code applies and no blue jeans. Music will be provided by Nightfall. For more information or reservations call Joyce Lillard at 987-8952. Also make plans to attend the auction on Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m., sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. The auction will be held at the fire hall. Anyone wishing to donate items are asked to contact C.B. Johnson at 987-8264 or Tim Falls at 987-8142. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jenkins and daughter Heather of Annandale were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Jenkins, Richard and Angie. Other guests of the Jenkins’ during the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins, Donna and Allen and George Dodson, all of Nethers Mill, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin and son David, Miss Amy Woodville area news Mrs. Edna Woodward, John and Jeffery Woodward of Castleton were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ada Burke and Mrs. Ruth Rowles. Mr. and Mrs. James Sykes of Culpeper were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mrs. Mary Settle of Chester Gap was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest and Ashley. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peneranda of Culpeper were Wednesday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland. Miss Jennifer Anderson of Blacksburg arrived home on Friday to spend the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Anderson. Amy Wharton was a Saturday overnight guest of her grandmother SEAFOOD BUFFET ALL THE CRAB LEGS U-CAN-EAT plus a host of other delicacies $13.95 Children under 12 $6.95 Every Friday Night from 5pm-9pm ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn Rt. 29 South, Culpeper Banquet Facilities and Catering Available For Reservations Call 825-1037 5 March 16, 17, “A Spring Traditii IIP350 Crafters; Artisans; Merchants and Specialty Food Shops; Craft Demonstrations; Holiday Cookit Theatre; Salvation Army Food Campaign, much mot • Friday March 16th 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. iturday March 17th 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m, Sunday March 18th 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m» tor more iaformaiiun contain General Admis.sk PatrkiaBrvan-WajjstalT Adult* $3 JO P.O.Box305 . • iMHif'Children(2-12).1 ChaseCity^VA 23024 Weekend Pass $5 f Preeent tide coupon at the gale and SAVE 500 f Only one discount par adu&Froe Parking on Promises Wharton, Miss Lisa Wharton and Lester Deal, all local. Saturday visitors of Mrs. Nina Sisk were her nephews Earl Jenkins and Russell Jenkins, both of Youngstown, Ohio. Her Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sisk of Orange. Deborah Keyser and son Josh Smallwood of Winchester were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Keyser. Mrs. Thelma Jenkins spent the day Friday with Mrs. Lee Ann Wharton and Lisa. Annie Dwyer was a Tuesday until Thursday guest of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Nellie Atkins. Mrs. Mai % CATHY rtli UN JWe**7-*74» Dei Mci/iananan or w arrenton was their Wednesday guest. Sunday guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Elder and Mrs. Elmer Skeens of Palmyra. Their recent guests were Martha Taylor and Sally Keyser. Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Jenkins who celebrated their 37th on Monday, March 12. »? JUNE GUM VWM7407 Mrs. Claudia Jenkins. Mrs. Dorothy Wharton and Cindy joined Amy on Sunday and were overnight guests of their mother and grandmother Mrs. Claudia Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Hawkins of Manassas were Sunday guests of Mrs. Claudia Jenkins and Otis Hawkins. It's a girl! John and Susan McCarthy of Washington announce the birth of a daughter, Moira Courtney Kelly McCarthy. She was bom at 1:42 p.m. Friday, March 9 at Fauquier Hospital, and weighed eight pounds, one ounce. Both mother and daughter are home from the hospital and doing fine. Young Molly’s paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John W. McCarthy Jr. of Woodstock. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. F.N. Hofer ofWarrenton. \ Cutpeper Travef LOCWIIOOt (ne\t to 9fair Studio) 763 Madison ‘Rpad Suite 208% Culpeper Office (Park, Culpeper, Va. 22701 Th 703-825-1258 Monday -Thursday, Special 'Evening iHours 6:30-9:00 Saturday 12:30-3:30 SATELLITE TV! Everything Cable Promises But Doesn’t Deliver Videocypher n Super 2400 R features • Built m descrambler • Crisp, clear pictures • Up to 200 channels GENE INSTRUM r ^ Should I be buying a Satellite system instead of renting cable? CALL US FOR THE ANSWERS!! SATELLITE THE AREA'S LEADER IN SALES AND SERVICE Front Royal, Virginia 636-1068 Upcoming events Tony Rice returns On Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24, Tony Rice returns to the Gay Street Theatre for two nights! A virtuoso guitarist, Rice’s style combines bluegrass, jazz and folk in both vocal and instrumental forms. Show times are at 8 p.m. both nights and tickets will be $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call the Arts Hotline at (703) 675-3073 for ticket outlet information. Talk on county records County Clerk Diane Bruce will speak to the Rappahannock County Historical Society about county records as the foundation of the history of the county. She will talk about the various types of records available at the Clerk’s Office, as well as how to find your way around the office and how the records and files may be useful in various types of research. The meeting will be held Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. at the courthouse. The public is invited to attend this free meeting. Murder mystery at RCHS The RCHS Drama Club will present its spring production, “The Hollow,” on Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24. This Agatha Christie murder mystery is under the direction of Beth Briggs, and stars Susan Estes, Skip Giles and Liz Oliver. Curtain time for both performances is 8 p.m. Tickets are $3.50 and will be sold at the door. Breakfast, Easter egg hunt The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all-youcan-eat breakfast, 7 a. m.-noon, Saturday, April 7 at the fire hall. The buffet menu will include scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage and gravy, bacon, hash browns and fried apples, with juice, coffee and milk. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2.50 for children, available at the door or in advance from any fire department member. A free Easter egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to age groups 3 and under, 4-6 and 7-10. Aerobic dance classes A six-week series of aerobic dance classes will begin on Tuesday, March 20. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Rappahannock County Elementary School. Class fee is $30. Call Rose Ann Sharp at 675-3887 evenings for further information. Beginners welcome. Dance at Sperryville The Sperryville Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a dance on Saturday, March 24 from 9 p.m. to 1 a,m. You must be 21 years of age, shirt and tie dress code applies and no blue jeans. Music will be provided by Nightfall. For more information or reservations call Joyce Lillard at 987-8952. Animal League to meet The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League will meet Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Yoga classes Anyone is welcome to attend yoga exercise and health classes beginning Monday, March 19 at Child Care and Learning Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information call 703/349-9221, days. Baseball sign-up There will be an additional sign-up for Little League Baseball on Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rappahannock County Elementary School and the Amissville VFD. For more information, call Billy Dodson at 937-4353 or Jon Heddleston at 987-8137. f1 Lions Club auction The Lions Club will hold its annual benefit auction on Saturday, May 12 at the Washington fire hall, beginning at 6 p.m. Residents are asked to save their usable items for donation to this event. More information will be available shortly about pick-ups of donations; watch this space for details. Macrame as an art form This three-session workshop will present the art of knot typing. This method of creating fabric structure using string, rope, cords, and yams to make belts, bracelets, necklaces, plant hangers, and wall hangings. Participants will learn basic knots . . . square, double halfhitch, Chinese, crown, and wrapping. Local artist Janet Kerig is an exhibiting member who has taught fiber arts for the past ten years. The class will be held Thursdays, March 22, 29 and April 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Gallery in Washington. The fee is $30, plus a materials charge. For further information call the gallery at 675-3440 or Ms. Kerig at 987-8670. Art from nature for young people A two-week workshop taught by Cathy Dancing Reed using the abundance of nature to make artwork and gifts. Wreathmaking, basketry and creative use of natural objects are to be covered. All materials are provided by the artist. Session B will begin Mondays, March 19 and 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dance at Amissville The band Nightfall will be playing for a dance sponsored by the Amissville Fire Department on Saturday, March 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. You must be 21 and proper dress is required. For reservations call Sheila Scott at 937-4357. Childrens' trout fishing Trout Unlimited’s 10th annual free trout fishing party for children will be held on opening day, Saturday, March 17, starting at 9 a.m. on the Rose River in Madison County, along Route 670 between Criglersville and Syria. Only boys and girls 12 and under may fish there that day. Adults may accompany their children but may not fish. No charge, no license needed. Bring your own tackle and bait. For more information, call George Huber, (703) 923-4278. 'The Bear' The movie The Bear will be playing at the Gay Street Theater on Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and Saturday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. In the British Columbia of the 1880’s, a young cub loses his mother in a rock slide, wanders alone for a while, and then takes up with a gigantic, roaring male. Benefit auction for SVFD The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a benefit auction on Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the fire halL Anyone wishing to donate items should contact C.B. Johnson at 987-8264 or Tim Falls at 987-8142. Murder mystery at School House “Green Murder,” in honor of St. Patrick will be held on Friday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at The School House Restaurant in Flint Hill. Reservations are currently being taken for the murder mystery show with limited seats available. Mystery starts at 7 p.m. with a clue gathering cocktail hour, the mystery ends around 10 p.m. For information on reservations call 675-3030. Amissville VFD auction The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will be having an auction on Saturday, April 28 at the fire hall, beginning at 6 p.m. For further information contact Paul Poling 937-5205.

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Horse & Gift Supplies Flint Hill Square 703/675-3838 TAX SERVICE H ft R Block Behind the Post Office in Washington, Va. Tiodifi 6:30 am-6:30pm Wtdaodafl 8:30aa-5:00pa Saturday 9:00am-aooa _703/675-3209 TREE SERVICE TREE WORKS Gay & Jett Streets Washington, Va. Lyt Wood, 703/675-1088 Landscaping, tree work, mulching. Free estimates All work guaranteed 703/987-8796 TV SALES & REPAIR Greystonc TV & Appliance Sales and Service RCA & Sytvanta Video Products. Channel Master Antenna Systems. General Instrument Dishes. Whirlpool. Jenn-Alr & Maytag Appliances Banco, Va. 703/923-4266 VACUUM REPAIRS ELECTROLUX •Sales •Service •Supplies Call Perry Smiley 703/547-8823 Dogwood cinthracnose proving deadly Dogwoods have been receiving a lot of attention in the media lately. The problem is dogwood anthracI nose. This disease became a largescale problem first in the northeastern United States. It has now been detected from Virginia to Georgia. It can be devastating to both woodland and ornamental dogwoods. Now is a good time to be on the lookout for dogwood anthracnose and to begin planting a control strategy. Infected, dead leaves from the previous summer are retained on the branches rather than falling as normal. Therefore if your dogwood still has deadened foliage on the branches, a potential problem might exist. The anthracnose disease is more pronounced on woods trees than ornamentals. It is also more obvious in the mountains and Piedmont than in the coastal plain. If you note a dogwood tree dying back from the top, it is not dogwood anthracnose. The disease always seems to start on the lower branches and move upward. The spread of the disease if favored by the presence of cool, wet spring and fall weather, but can occur throughout the growing season. On green foliage, symptoms include tan spots that develop purple halos around them. Entire leaves may become necrotic. In some cases, holes will appear. Soon the disease will spread into the twigs, form cankers, and eventually cause twig dieback. Even the beautiful spring flowers may become spotted or blighted. Consecutive years of heavy infection have resulted in extensive mortality. Dogwoods receiving good cultural care will be better able to withstand an anthracriose attack. Maintain the health of dogwoods by watering during periods of drought. However, avoid „wetting the foliage as that can speed up the activity of the fungus. Mulching can also help to reduce watering needs as well as protect trunks from mechanical injury. Trees can be fertilized with 5-1010 fertilizer at the rate of four pounds per inch of trunk. Fertilization should extend from an area twofeet away from the main stem to the tree’s dripline. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. Effective control is possible only , if the disease is detected before extensive dieback occurs. Prune and dispose of diseased twigs and branches to reduce potential sources of innoculum and approve tree appearance. Raking up fallen leaves will also be beneficial. As a last resort, fungicides are available that can be effective. Application needs to begin in early spring. Apply three or four sprays at 10 to 14 day intervals as soon as the leaves begin to appear. If cool, wet weather persists, applications may need to continue. If you suspect your tree might be infected or need further information, call Buck Kline, Area Forester, at948-5341 or write to Department of Forestry, P.O. Box 148, Madison, VA 22727. J Precautions ease danger of lead in drinking water Is there a toxic metal in drinking water? The water coming out of the tap in many Virginia homes can have too much lead in it if the water has been sitting in the pipes for more than six hours, according to Extension Agent Tommy Williams. Water, especially soft water, pulls lead from lead pipes or lead solder used with copper pipes in the home, Mr. Williams explained. After about six hours, the level of lead has built up. Lead is a toxic metal. Too much lead can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. Infants, young children and pregnant women are most susceptible to damage from lead. A dose that would have little effect on yourself can seriously harm a child, stunting his physical and mental development. Infants, whose diet consists of liquids made with water, such as baby formula, are especially susceptible. The solution is a simple one. Don’t drink any water that has been in contact with the home’s plumbing for more than six hours, such as overnight or during a work day, Mr. Williams suggested?'1? Before using water for drinking or cooking let the coftl water faucet run until the water has become as cold as it will get. This should be done for each drinking water faucet. Taking a shower will not flush a kitchen tap. Don’t use hot water for cooking or drinking, Mr. Williams cautioned. Hot water is even more likely to leach lead out of the pipes. advertising! DEADLINES ' LOCAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING Rappahannock News Ads Tuesday, 12 Noon Combo Ads (one or more papers) Monday, 3 p.m. Real Estate Combo Ads Friday, 4 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Rappahannock News Tuesday, 12 Noon Horse & Farm Monday, 12 Noon Combo Classified Display Monday, 3 p.m. Combo Word Ads Monday, 5 p.m. Buildings built before 1930 may have service connectors that are made of lead. Let the water run for an extra 15 seconds after it cools to flush the service connector. Once the tap is flushed, one might fill one or more bottles with the uncontaminated water and put them in the refrigerator for later use that day. The contaminated water can be collected in jugs and used for cleaning or other purposes, if desired. If there are any questions on the safety of drinking water, call the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline, toll-free (800)426-4791. 'Voices' poetry series continues at RCHS “Poetry Spoken Here,” the video and discussion program sponsored by the Rappahannock County Library at the high school auditorium, will resume on March 27 at 7 p.m. The response to this Voices and Visions program, a project of the American Library Association and the National endowment for the Humanitites which was awarded to this community as one of 25 nationwide, was so enthusiastic last year that the Library and the High School will renew the series as an independent joint project, according to a library spokesman. The videocassettes will again be shown on the large screen to introduce the poets and their works, with readings from each. Following that, after a brief intermission for refreshments, a discussion will be led by Jon Heddleston, a Rappahannock County High School English teacher and former editor of the Rappahan nock News. The schedule and the poets will be as follows: March 27, Edgar Allen Poe; April 3, Emily Dickenson; April 10, Robert Frost; April 17, E.E. Cummings; April 24, the last ses-t> sion, will include original works written by those attending the series. Although pre-registration is highly desirable, there will be no charge for the program, and the public is invited to attend all or any. Books which form a text for the series will be available at the library and reprints of favorite poems of these particular poets will be copied for circulation shortly before each meeting. “Last year’s series was regularly attended by 50-75 persons. It is hoped that that many or more may join in these enjoyable and rewarding sessions,” the spokesman added. 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William Graves Sr. William Allen Graves Sr., 33, of Warrenton died March 11 at Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church. Mr. Graves was bom August 26, 1956 in Front Royal, the son of William R. Graves of Flint Hill and Edith L. Graves of Luray. He was a construction foreman. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Suddie A. Graves; one daughter, Elizabeth A. Graves of Warrenton; one son, William Allen Graves Jr. of Warrenton; two brothers, Wayne Graves and Mark Graves, both of Bealeton; maternal grandparents, Aubrey and Edna Lillard of Flint Hill and paternal grandmother, Nellie Graves of Washington. Funeral services were conducted March 14 at Moser Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Mullins officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton. Joseph F. Silek Sr. Joseph Frank Silek Sr., 69, of Dungadin Subdivision, Front Royal, died March 9 in Warren Memorial Hospital. The funeral was held March 12 at Saint John’s Catholic Church in Front Royal with the Rev. William F. Ruehl officiating. Burial was in the Prospect Hill Cemetery. f Mr. Silek was bom July 6, 1920, 'in Acosta, Pa., the son of the late Frank and Mary Salek Silek. He was associated with his family business, the Warren Quality Shop in Front Royal, for 52 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Saint John’s Catholic Church, the Front Royal Rotary Club and the board of directors of ,Peoples Bank of Front Royal. ; He was a member of the board of trustees of Randolph-Macon Academy, a member of the Downtown Business Association, the Retail Merchants Association of the Chamber of Commerce and past board member of the Front Royal Cardinals Baseball Team, the board of diTectors of Warren Memorial Hospital and the Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn M. Silek; two sons, Joseph F. Silek Jr. of Front Royal and Samuel S. Silek of Roanoke; and three Sisters, Thelma Silek of Bedford, Pa., Sadie Dawahare of Hazard, Ky. and Ruth Kannon of Franklinton, N.C. Pallbearers were John Smedley Sr., Tom Ashby, Joe MacCoule, Frank Finui, Robert O’Neill, Roger Malouf, Raphael Ferris and Sam Assaid. Honorary pallbearers were memDers of the Front Royal Rotary Club, the board of directors and ad Dr. Horton speaker Dr. Denise H. Horton was the invited speaker at the Georgetown University Counseling and Psychiatric Service monthly Clinical Conference on March 9. Dr. Horton’s lecture, “Treatment of Adult Children of Alcoholics,” was presented to psychiatrists, psychologists and counselors affiliated with the Georgetown University Health Service. Dr. Horton is a licensed clinical psychologist who lives in Washington, VA and is in private practice in Washington, D.C. Real Estate Eileen M. Day REALTOR THINK LIKE A BURGLAR An experienced burglar who spent 15 years in prison and now works for a security company gives this advice on how to avoid being burglarized: Here are some of his tips: Think like a burglar. Try to get into your home without a key. If you can make it. you can bet a burglar will too. Keep both windows and doors locked, including the ga rage door into the house. Burglars love this entrance as it is hidden. Use deadbolt locks on out side doors and your bedroom door. If someone gets into the house, the bedroom lock gives you time to call the police an d/or vacae the house. When you're away from home, set indoor lights and radios on timers. Don't leave clues around like uncollected newspaper. Don't confront a burglar— especially at night. Even though daytime burglaries are most common, nighttime break ins are most dangerous according to statistics. Any way, don’t play heroics, day or night. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate please stop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, The Clopton House, Washington, Va. 22747. Phone 675-3033. We re here to help. visory board of Peoples Bank and the board of trustees of RandolphMacon Academy. Arrangements were handled by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Janice Stollings, Route 1, Box 1353, Front Royal 22630. Jesse L. Walters Jesse Lee “Tootie” Walters, 59, of Manassas, died March 7 in the Prince William Hospital. The funeral was held March 10 at Catlett Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Dean Cover officiating. Burial was in the Marshall Cemetery. Mr. Walters was bom Nov. 13, 1930, in Huntly, the son of the late Floyd L. and Ida S. Walters. He retired after 18 years as a courier for Prince William County. Surviving are one daughter, Delores Ann Carrico of Nokesville; two brothers, the Rev. Paul Walters of Bear, Del. and Floyd Walters Jr., of Centreville; five sisters, Shelby Polk of Toms Brook, Charlotte Lightner of Warrenton, Doris Meade of Nokesville, Ella Thurber and Mildred Walters of both of Manassas; and two grandchildren. Mary R. Kennedy Mary Richard Kennedy, 67, of Rixeyville, died March 9 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. A native of Culpeper County, Miss Kennedy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert (Jolly) and Bertha Woodward Kennedy and brothers John, Paul and Walter Kennedy. She is survived by a sister, Ella Benning of Boston and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral was held March 11 at Geest-Johnson Funeral Home, Elder Ernest Long officiating with interment in the Woodward family cemetery at Boston. Vincent Painter Mr. Vincent Painter, 80, of Culpeper died March 6, at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Culpeper and was a retired car salesman from Weaver Buick. Mr. Painter is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sadie L. Painter of Culpeper; two brothers, Joseph H. Painter of New Jersey and James Painter of Culpeper; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hoyt and Mrs. Virgie Pappas, both of Culpeper; three grandchildren, Kevin Todd, Craig Alan and Susan Michelle Painter; and one great-grandson, Christopher Seth Painter. Additional survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Allegra Painter of Culpeper and three step-granddaughters. Funeral services were held on March 9, at Culpeper Assembly of God Church with the Rev. William C. Smith Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jimmy Sisk, Robert Sisk, Colis Fincham, Jack M. Weaver, Louis Cubbage and Jerry Hoyt. Culpeper Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Homer Brown Jr. Homer Elzy Brown Jr., 69, of Reva, died March 13 at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Brown Call of Reva; three sons, Oliver Lee Brown and Michael Franklin Brown, both of Reva and Charles Henry Brown of Orleans and six grandchildren. One sister, Olive Yowell preceded him in death. He was the son of the late Homer and Hattie Printz Brown, Sr. He was the husband of the late Catherine Johnson Brown. A graveside service will be held March 16, at 12 p.m. with interment in the Fairview Cemetery, with the Rev. Harold Eaton officiating. CHIROPRACTOR Pinched Nerves, Disc Protrusions. Low Back, Neck & Joint Pain Dr. Barbara S. Millar 825-3077 Emma R. Morton Emma R. Morton, 73, of Warrenton, died March 9 at her home. The funeral was held March 13 at Mount Morris Baptist Church in Hume with the Rev. Edward White officiating. Burial was in Mount Morris Cemetery. Mrs. Morton was bom June 16, 1916, in Rappahannock County, the daughter of the late Wesley and Bertha Payton. She was a member and deaconess of Mount Morris Baptist Church, served on the senior usher board and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was married to the late Deacon John Thomas Morton. Surviving are nine, daughters, Daisy Monroe of Falls Church, Delores Matthews of Landover, Md., Bertha Garnett of Catlett, Octavia Grant of Baileys Crossroads, Peggy Chloe, Emmer Carter of Fairfax, Ressa Payton, Mary Morton Brown of Warrenton and Louise Morton ol Middleburg; one sister, Katherine Williams of Manassas; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Joynes Funeral Home in Warrenton. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service” Phone 825-2361 Culpeper CEMETERY MEMORIALS CULPEPER FUNERAL HOME • licensed Director on premises 24 hours • Advanced Funeral planning available •Cemeteiy monuments •Family owned k operated 800 James Madison Highway Culpeper, Virginia 825-3530 Sam Found, Licensed Director Sat. Mar. 17th 10 A.M. a “S-AUCTION MR. & MRS. ALFRED E. ODDENINO of ORANGE and CULPEPER are moving from the area and are offering at PUBLIC AUCTION a very large portion of their ECLECTIC FURNNISHINGS (Victorian, Primitive, Deco, etc.) from both homes. Mr. & Mrs. Oddenion have collected antiques and interesting items for many years and have managed to fill up two very large homes from top to bottom and since they are moving into a fully furnished home—something’s got to give!!! This is a large and varied collection and along with antique furniture, the auction will include lots of glass and china. DIRECTIONS: The Auction will be held at their Orange Va. home "Nether Hall” 'A Mile North of Orange Va on Route 15 Oust across from the new Food Lion Shop. Center). From DC area: Rt. 66 to Rt. 29 South to Rt. 15S. Exit at Culpeper toward Orange. Signs will mark the location on the lawns of Nether Hall. PARTIAL LISTING INCLUDES: PRIMITIVE SLAVE BED (from local plantation) and hand made rolling pine (c. 1800); Hand wrought andirons (18th c.) and brass andirons (18th c.); IRON COOKING VESSELS (footed); COPPER MILK CAN; CLORE sample sleigh and cradle; Washboards including round top; Onyx shelf clock; 1930 Ford Grill Mirror; Brass Tea Pots; Many Many Oil Lamps; Carved Wood Stag Head; Goose Weathervane; Handmade Square Butter Mold; ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Victorian Lamp Table with four carved birds on the base; Bakers’ Cabinet; Wine Cabinet (mirrored Deco); Washstands (one with towel bar and mirror); 1930ies Gents' Desk; Lots of Picture Frames including shadowbox and Victorian; Child’s Desk and chair (mission slant top) and Child’s Roll Top Desk and chair; BONNET TRUCK with key; Spin (flax) Wheel; Eastlake chest of drawers; Chest with tear drop pulls; Oval Carved Mirror; DOLL TRUCK; SHIP CAPTAIN’S DESK (walnut); 1920ies Breakfast Set w. 4 chrs.;Oak Table and 4 chairs; Book table; Walnut chest with carved pulls; tray table; Oak Washstand; Oak Dresser; Larkin Side by Side; Secretary; Sideboard; TILT TOP TABLE with twisted pedestal; Pair Mahagony side chairs; Hitchcock chair; Oak Sideboard and much more plus... Walnut Victorian Bed... PLUS... Stained Glass; Curios; Limited Edition Lee Portrait; Cross Stitched Clock; MEISSEN Soup Plates (Blue Onion); Andrea Figurines; Fireplace Screens; IRON TEA KETTLE; Marble and brass floor lamp; Cracker Jars; Mustache cup; mirrors; CHINESE CARPET and TABRIZ prayer rug; Boston Rocker; Old Radiator made into floor lamp; Old Railroad Lamp (C & O); enamel top table; TEA POTS... TEA POTS... TEA POTS... PLUS... FLOW BLUE: Set of three platters, covered vegetable; soup plates, plates, handleless cup and saucer and other pieces. PATTERN GLASS: Frosted Lion (several pieces); covered compotes, serving pieces, pitcher (most not unpacked); Miss America; Carnival; Green Depression; (Note: A lot of the glass I have not seen close enough to list patterns); Pressed and fine pressed glass. Some Art Glass; Satin Glass Flask... lots more. ALSO: PUNCH BOWL marked “B & L 'Farmers Arms’ ” - Beautiful and other good pieces of Englishware. LIKE NEW RIDING MOWER, TOOLS; DOCTOR’S BUGGY, buggy, covered wagon (needs wheels). PLUS LOTS OF GENERAL HOUSEHOLD (something for everyone) NOTE: THIS IS A FULL DAY AUCTION IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING (even the drive to Orange is beautiful). The antiques are in good condition and the collectibles are varied and interesting and reflect the Oddenino's love of Americana and good taste. In fact, they have so much that they thought they might open an Antique Shop at one time, but did not — they couldn't decide which items to sell... THIS WAY, IT IS ALL BEING OFFERED AT ONCE AND THEY'RE MOVING!!! DON’T MISS THIS INTERESTING AUCTION ON SAINT PATRICKS' DAY AND DON’T FORGET... WEAR YOUR GREEN!!!!! FOOD AVAILABLE (home cooked by local lady)... FACILITIES PROVIDED... TENT IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. Owner and Auction Company not responsible in case of accident on premises. TERMS: MASTER CARD/VISA/CASH/CHECK... PAY THEN REMOVE PROMPTLY.... PEARSON AUCTION COMPANY VAAR402/883 (703)788-9444 Catlett, Va. “Folks — this one is BODACIOUS” Bemice Local families to host foreign exchange students David and Anna Marie Davis of Washington and James and Carolyn Manwaring of Woodville will host Youth For Understanding high school exchange students from other countries for the 1990-91 academic year, announced Dick and Pat Helmer, the organization’s volunteer area representatives in this part of northwest Virginia. This summer, Youth For Understanding expects seven students from other countries to arrive in this area to live with local families and attend high school, Mr. Helmer said. “Host families provide room and board,” the Helmers explained. “But more importantly, they share their daily lives with a new family member, showing their exchange student what life is like in America.” The Helmers said that host families can gain a new perspective on the world and a new feeling of closeness within their own families. In this area, two more families can still sign up to host an exchange student. For more information, call the Helmers at (703) 987-8184 or Youth For Understanding, toll free, (800) 872-0200. Founded in 1951, Youth For Understanding is one of the oldest and largest private, non-profit educational organizations dedicated to promoting international understanding and world peace through exchange programs for high school students. Youth For Understanding is based in more than 20 countries with 10 regional offices in the United States. Baseball for seniors Over-the-hill Rappahannock ball players are invited to join the Warrenton Orioles senior baseball club, which is preparing to enter its second season in the D.C. Men’s Senior Baseball League on April 22. Players over 30 are needed for the team, which begins preseason practice at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 11, at Benner Field behind Warrenton Junior High School on Waterloo Street. Practices will be each Sunday until the season starts. Call Lanny Knight at (703) 3641135 evenings or Dick Johnson at (703) 347-4222 (days) for more information. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION TO IMPLEMENT AN ELECTRIC ADD-ON HEAT PUMP PROGRAM AS A PROMOTIONAL INCENTIVE On January 22, 1990, The Potomac Edison Company ("Potomac Edison" or “the Company”) filed an application for approval to implement an electric add-on heat pump program as a promotional incentive. In its efforts to meet increased energy efficiency and manage its load growth, Potomac Edison believes that add-on heat pumps would be cost beneficial to it when they are installed as new or replacement central air conditioning equipment on existing fossil fuel warm air heating systems. The Company states that the add-on heat pump supplements heating requirements during the utility’s non-peak periods but is cycled off at the time the utility is expected to experience peakloads thereby increasing the utility's load factor to the benefit of all of its customers. Under its program, Potomac Edison proposes to offer a promotional incentive of $300 per installation to contractors who install high-efficiency electric add-on heat pumps to existing fuel warm air systems. In addition, Potomac Edison proposes to offer $500 per year to installing contractors for the purpose of cooperative advertising. A public hearing on Potomac Edison's application is scheduled for May 30,1990, at 10:00 a m. in the Commission’s 13th Floor Courtroom, Jefferson Building, Bank and Governor Streets, Richmond, Virginia to receive evidence relevant to the application. A copy of Potomac Edison’s application is available for public inspection during regular business hours at any Potomac Edison office where customer bills may be paid and at the SCC Document Control Center, Floor B1, Jefferson Building, Richmond, Virginia. Any person desiring to comment in writing on the application may do so by directing such comments to the Clerk of the Commission as provided below. Any person desiring to make a statement at the public hearing, either for or against the application, need only appear in the Commission's Courtroom at 9:45 a m. on the day of the hearing and identify himself or herself to the Bailiff as a public witness. On or before April 25, 1990, any person desiring to participate as a protestant, as defined in SCC Ruie 4:6, shall file an original and twenty (20) copies of a notice of protest as provided by SCC Rule 5:16 (a), and serve a copy on Company’s counsel, Philip J. Bray, Esquire, The Potomac Edison Company, The Potomac Edison Company Building, Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 and upon all protestants. Any person who expects to submit evidence, crossexamine witnesses or otherwise participate in the proceeding as a protestant, pursuant to SCC Rule 4:6 shall file, on or before May 2, 1990, an original and twenty (20) copies of a protest with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control 6enter, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23216, referring to Case No. PUE900009, and shall simultaneously serve a copy thereof upon Company’s counsel, Kninp J. bray, tsquire, i ne roiomac taison Company, The Potomac Edison Company Building, Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 and upon all protestants. The protest shall set forth (i) a precise statement of the interest of the protestant in the proceeding; (ii) a full and clear statement of the facts which the protestant is prepared to prove by competent evidence; and (iii) a statement of the specific relief sought and the legal basis therefor. Any corporate entity that wishes to submit evidence, crossexamine witnesses or otherwise participate as a protestant must be represented by legal counsel in accordance with the requirements of Rule 4;8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. On or before May 2,1990, each protestant shall file with the Commission an original and twenty (20) copies of the prepared testimony and exhibits the protestant intends to present at the May 30,1990 hearing and shall simultaneously serve a copy upon the Company's counsel and upon all protestants. Any party participating as a protestant should review the instructions regarding discovery set forth in the Commission order in this proceeding dated February 20,1990. All written communications to the Commission regarding this case should be directed to George W. Bryant,. Jr., Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23216, and should be filed on or before May 23,1990. Mxnac Edison Part of the Allegheny Power System

Celebrating Virginia's agriculture By HELEN W. SMITH Home Extension Agent Virginia Agriculture Week is beig celebrated March 18-24. Virginia’s celebration brings into focus the basics — food, fiber and shelter. Being the state’s largest industry, agriculture continues the transition towards meeting the needs of today’s consumer. Virginia Agriculture Week has been set aside to call attention to the importance of the Commonwealth’s hugest industry and to recognize the people who have devoted their lives to providing the basics necessary to our livelihood. Agriculture contributes to state’s econonmy Over the years agriculture has continued to be our number one industry. From the farm to the retail store the total direct and indirect economic effects associated with Virginia’s food, forest products and fiber industry amounts to about 20 percent of the gross state product and 20 percent of the total employment in the Old Dominion. This represents $2.2 billion in economic activity and about 500,000 jobs. » HOME ECONOMICS Since 1976 one week has been set aside in Virginia to call attention to this important industry that encompasses all the commodities'produced on the land, the employment associated with farm input and service industries, and the industries that process, manufacture and transport food, fiber and forest commodities. TTie total agribusiness industry has had a significant affect on the lives of Virginians as evidenced daily by the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the homes we live in. Top 12 commodities The top 12 commodities produced in Virginia in terms of cash receipts are: milk, cattle and calves, broilers, tobacco, turkeys, soybeans, horses, com for grain, hogs, peanuts, eggs and apples. In celebration of Virginia Agriculture Week, the recipes in my column this week feature Virginia food products. Apple jalousie 1 package (10 oz.) frozen patty shells, thawed 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons seedless raisins 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Calvados or brandy 1/3 cup apricot preserves Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. On a lightly floured surface overlap 3 of the patty shells. Place the remaining 3 shells next to them so that all are Country Pride * BREAST FILLETS & BREAST TENDERS Holly Farms Grade A "WHOLE FRYERS I SUN. MON.lTUES. WED. ITHUR.I FBI. I SAT. I _ 12 I 13 14 I IS | 16 I 17 I Prices in this ad good Monday, March 12 thru Sunday, March 18, 1990. otS'Lm CHUckSS I Sunkist Seedless NAVEL Extra Lean Whole 2 Liter • Diet Pepsi/ PEPSI COLA Deli Bonus Buys! 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Fish Sandwich HORMEL MICROWAVE SANDWICHES 16 Ounce FOOD LION SALTINES 8.25 Oz. Beef Noodle/8.5 Oz. Chicken Noodle/8.25 Oz. Hearty Chicken. Vegetable Beef. Country Vegetables LUNCH BUCKET MICROWAVE SOUPS overlapped. Roll out into a 16x8-inch rectangle. Cut three 1-inch wide strips from the 16-inch side of the pastry leaving a 16x5-inch rectangle. ( Transfer pastry to a large baking sheet. Brush beaten egg around the edge of the pastry. Place a 1-inch strip of dough down each 16-inch side. Cut remaining strip to fit both narrow ends. With a fork prick dough at 1/2-inch intervals all around edges. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons raisins in center of pastry and lay apple slices in rows on top. (Do not have apple slices extend over the pastry strips that form the edge.) Sprinkle apples with sugar. Place in oven and reduce temperature to 400 degrees. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until pastry is golden and apples are tender. Remove from oven and leave on baking sheet. Combine Calvados or brandy and remaining 1 tablespoon raisins; set aside while Jalousie bakes. In small saucepan melt apricot preserves; _ strain. Stir raisins and brandy into preserves; boil for 30 seconds. Brush apples and pastry top with glaze. 3 Serve warm or at room tempera-1 ture. Makes 6 servings, about 325J calories each. ; Eastern shore crab casserole ‘ 8 slices of white bread, crusts re-; moved, dice 4 slices, leave 4 whole 2 pounds select crabmeat l 3/4 cup mayonnaise l 1 onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, finely chopped 1 cup celery, finely chopped 3 cups milk 4 eggs beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1 can cream of mushroom soup,, undiluted 1 cup grated American cheese Paprika » White pepper « Grease a 16-inch casserole or* baking dish and put in half of bread (diced). Mix the crab meat, mayonnaise, onion, green pepper and celery. Place on top of the diced bread. Place the remaining 4 slices on top of crab mixture. Mix beaten eggs,1 milk, salt and pepper and pour overcasserole. Let stand overnight in re-1 frigerator. The next day pour on the ■ undiluted soup. Do not mix. Sprinkle^ with cheese and paprika. Bake at325 degrees for 1 hour. Serve immediately. Note: This recipe feeds a1 crowd. Make half for your family and. freeze half. 1 Grilled shiitake flank steak 2 lbs. flank steak 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 1/2 cup sesame oil 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar Freshly grated black pepper 2 cloves garlic, crushed : 3 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. veg. oil 4-6 oz. shiitake, sliced 2 1/2 cups beef stock 4 tsp. Dijon mustard 4 tsp. stoneground mustard 1/2 cup whipping cream Salt and pepper 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. veg. oil 3 Tbsp. chopped chives Place flank steak in non-aluminum shallow pan. Mix soy sauce,’ sesame oil, vinegar and pepper well; add crushed garlic. Pour over steak; marinate overnight to ensure all surfaces are well coated. Heat the 3 Tbsp. butter and oil in large, heavy skillet. Add shiitake slices; saute 2-3 minutes. Add 1 cup of stock and mustards; mix well.; Cook over high heat until liquid has' reduced by half. Then add remaining stock and cook down until liquid just’ covers the mushrooms. Stir in cream and cook 2-3 minutes more. Season; with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat while steaks are being grilled. Grill or broil steak 4-5 minutes per side. Let rest 4-5 minutes before! slicing on the diagonal. While steak; is resting, reheat sauce over lowheat. In a small, heavy skillet, heat butter and oil until hot. Saute a few* mushroom caps for a few minutes toj use as a garnish. Arrange diagonal slices of beef on platter, pour half of sauce over top and garnish with sauteed mushroom caps and chopped chives. Pass remaining sauce. Serves 6. Deviled eggs Chesapeake 1 dozen hard-cooked eggs, peelec^ 4 ounces crabmeat, drained * 1/2 cup mayonnaise * 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese ! 1 teaspoon fresh snipped chives | 1 teaspoon herb blend (such a^ Mrs. Dash) j 1 tablespoon mustard » 1/2 teaspoon onion salt or garlio salt ; Paprika } Cut eggs in half lengthwise^ Place yolks in a medium-size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Adt crabmeat, mayonnaise, Parmesai cheese, chives, herbs, mustard am salt. Mix until well blended. Spool yolk mixture into egg whites; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve Makes 24 eggs. Note: This recip< would also be excellent when sprin kled with shredded cheese and pui under the broiler until cheese melts.] I w i Be Resourceful. Recycle. For Information Call 1-800 KEEP ITT

Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter TANGLING UNDER THE BASKET, Rappahannock’s alumni prove they haven’t lost their touch. From left are Jay Miller, Butch Foster, Godfrey Freeman, Carl Frye, Anthony Porter and Carroll Ray Settle. The game, and the championship, went to the Blue team, coached by Gary Leake. Leake pilots Blues to championship By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock “Blues” alumni team walked away with the tournament championship last weekend, but the real winner was the RCHS junior class, which cleared more than $1,100 from the benefit. The funds will go toward the juniorsenior prom. Coach Gary Leake, who organized the tournament, pronounced it a complete success, and noted that last-minute inquiries had raised the number of participating alumi to 48 — enough for four 12-man teams. “A couple of other guys were interested in playing, but we didn’t have enough to even up the teams,” he said Monday. The only complaints apparently came from the aging veterans’ muscles, and the air was heavy with the smell of “Atomic Balm” and other analgesic creams as the players arrived for the second night of play on Saturday. Greeting one arrival, who stuck out his hand to the coach, Leake jokingly replied, “I’d shake hands but I’ve got so much Sports Cream on it’ll eet all over you!” All four teams were missing at least two of their players for Saturday night’s games, alumni whose minds were willing but whose muscles apparently wouldn’t answer the bell for the second round. But the crowd was treated to some fine basketball despite the aches and pains, as the vets seemed to forget their injuries when the buzzer sounded. In a consolation match played as a preliminary game before the championship, Friday night’s two losing teams played for the crowd, if not for the crown. In a see-saw game of blazing offense, the “White” team, coached by Mike Atkins, used its youth to advantage to defeat the “Black” team, coached by Pete Aylor. The “Whites” put three players well into double figures, with Walter Frye hittig 19 points and Tommy Jenkins contributing 18, followed by Clarence Pendleton with 12. Mark Brown and player/coach Atkins hit for another nine each, followed by Ricky Shaw and Wesley Jenkins with eight points apiece. Marley Hay paced the losing “Black” effort, hitting a phenomenal 23 points. “It was easy,” he said after the game. “They weren’t pressing the defense. I just set up and let it fly.” Also letting it fly was Reggie Williams, who stuck 22 points on the night. Coach Pete Aylor added another 13 points. Gary Leake, who coached the “Blues” to the championship, credited his drafting strategy for the win. The four coaches sat down before the tournament and drafted their teams, similar to the NBA draft. Each coach recruited players, and could protect a maximum of five. “Some drafted for quickness, others for speed. I drafted for youth,” the coach said, grinning. His strategy apparently worked, as the Blues never relenquished the lead in a fast-paced, offense dominated game. At one point early in the second half the lead opened to 22 points, but the “Reds” whittled it back down to "within seven before the “Blues” took control again. The margin of victory told the story: 84-60. Topping the “Blues” offense was Gary Settle with 24 points, followed by Jeff Porter with 22. Coach Leake added another 17 points to the margin. For the “Reds," “old man” Bobby Settle (from the Class of ‘69, the oldest player in the tournament) put in 18 points, followed by Ronnie Nicholson with 16. Ronald Dodson added 15. Coach Leake credited his younger team’s familiarity with recent rule changes as an edge in their 1 ■ See ALUMNI, p. 15 Baseball team faces a rebuilding season By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Panthers lost much of their starting lineup to graduation last season, and Coach Dee Van Horn forsees a rebuilding year for his young squad. With only four players back from last year’s team, the coach said he has filled the squad with youngsters who he feels will need work on the fundamentals, but should improve with time and effort. The coach is new too, taking over from Gary Leake, who resigned to devote his full attention to the basketball program. Coach Van Horn noted that he has six seniors on the team, but only three have played scholastic baseball before. “We’re still building,” he said, and with a scrimmage against Randolph-Macon Academy scheduled for Saturday and the season opener next Tuesday at home against Manassas Park, the team is still open in many positions. Last week, the Panthers lost their first scrimmage against Cul peper’s junior varsity team, but Coach Van Horn saw several outstanding individual efforts which he hopes will set the tone for the year. Bill Atkins, returning to the squad from an All-District season last year, led off the game with an insidethe-park home run. That was followed by a double off the bat of Tom Brown. “Bill did that on hustle,” Coach Van Horn said, pointing to desire as a key if the Panthers are to do well this season. The game last week, he said, was a true scrimmage, with free substitutions both offensively and defensively as he experimented with different player combinations in the infield each inning. “I wanted to see what we have under game conditions,” he explained. He noted that without a junior varsity team, Rappahannock faces a disadvantage compared with most schools since the talent must be developed on the varsity squad, rather See BASEBALL, p. 16 Dwarf FRUIT TREES Stark Trees Bear Fruit. Since 1816 ★ Good Selection of • Apples • Pears • Peaches • Plums • Cherries • Nectarines • Apricots Good Quality! 100% Guaranteed! Member: Virginia Nurserymen's Association WARRENTON FARMER'S CO-OP 143 WASHINGTON ST. WARRENTON 347-7100 4 Third time could be the charm for Lady Panthers softball team By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer After two season of working to build a girls softball program at the high school, Coach Renee Leake thinks that this year the effort may pay off. For starters, this season she hopes to play a full slate of games. Two years ago, in the program’s rookie year, the team managed only seven games. And last year, one of the wettest springs on record left cancellations unscheduled, which cut the season to only 11 games. “I have a lot of young players,” Coach Leake said, “but at this point we’re way ahead of last year.” The team sports only two seniors, who are joined by four juniors, six sophomores and four freshmen. So although the team may suffer some this year from lack of experience, “the future looks bright coo.” The team’s attitude during preseason tryouts has been “incredible,” the coach said. Several times the team asked to stay past the 5 p.m., end of practice, working until 5:30 or until it was too dark to see, she said. “They’ve been out here every Saturday as well.” “They are fun and easy to work with, and they listen really well.” After getting instructions or suggestions from the coach, “I look around and they are right on top of it.” Coach Leake said she expects two returning players to anchor the team this season. Sherron Boddie, a sophomore, missed the first team All-District last year as a freshman by only one vote. She was also last year’s team MVP. Junior Deena Hitt made the second team All-District last season, “and I look for her to make the first team this year,” the coach predicted. Senior Karen Payne will be the team’s starting pitcher. “Speed is one of her strongest points,” the coach said. Coupled with a consistent delivery, she should be a strong asset. Karen’s sister, freshman Susan Payne, has even better speed than her older sister, Coach Leake said. “I’d hate to get in the batter’s box ‘ They are really trying to prove themselves; to show that the girls' program can be real good too." — Renee Leake RCHS softball coach against her.” The younger Payne’s weakness at this point is control, but the coach said she expects experience to cure that flaw. Defensively, the infield is all but set for the Lady Panthers. Sherron Boddie will return at first base, but second base is still up for grabs. Sophomore Angela Pullen is battling junior Heidi Maeyer for the position, and the coach said both are still in contention for the starting spot. At shortstop, sophomore Tasha Roy sports the strongest arm on the team. She was thrown into the position, the coach said, with no experience there before this year. Her weakness is control, but again the coach said her work with fundamentals should cure that problem. The hot corner is also up for grabs, with freshman Emma Swatman and Maeyer again battling for third base. “It might come down to the last practice before I decide,” the coach said. In the outfield, left field is a tossup between sophomore Jodie Bodkin and Susan Payne, who plays in the outfield when not on the mound. Center will be anchored by Deena Hitt, whose rifle arm Coach Leake calls “incredible.” In right field, Coach Leake is looking at several players to fill the position. Amy Keller, a sophomore, had never played softball before she tried out last season, but her progress has been good. “She really works at it. She played with her family during the summer, and this year she’s battling for a starting spot.” Diana Hudson is the other possible starter in left, making her first attempt for the team. She’s a junior, and Coach Leake said she asked, “Where were you the past two years?” As one of the team’s best hitters, she should see a lot of playing time. Rounding out the team, Coach Leake said, Edna Shanks will be used as a pinch runner, where her speed on the basepaths could be a big asset for the Panthers. Two freshmen, Lori Paratore and Jennifer Leake, are learning the game as they go, but Paratore will be used as a reserve outfielder, while Leake provides depth to the infield game. Sherry Burke, a sophomore, is a first-time team member who is among the team’s most enthusiastic. “She has a good attitude while she learns the basics,” the coach said. Depth will be a strength this season for the first time, Coach Leake said. In the past, some of the problem has been a lack of competition for the starting slots. “The girls didn’t work to their potential.” For some, the pressure has been unnerving. “They don’t like it. But I told them, life is pressure. You will see it, both in life, and in the seventh inning with the bases loaded.” Offensively, Coach Leake is optimistic. “There’s room to improve, but we are better than last year.” She has tried several innovations, including hitting from a batting tee to school the girls on their swings and develop their hand-eye coordination. “I’ve tried a lot of new things, and so far they’re all positive.” See SOFTBALL, p. 16 Tired of bathroom cabinets with particle board sides that don't hold ap to moisture? COMPARE THESE QUALITY FEATURES BEFORE YOU BUY 1/2" bottoms dadoed into the side panels 1/2" hardwood drawers with dovetail furniture joints 3/4" nine ply sides Variety of Door Styles and Natural Colors Cabinets built to last a lifetime Priced BELOW what you’d expect/ BOWEN PAINT & PLUMBING SUPPLY 29 E. Jackson St. • Front Royal 635-8337

Student art featured Middle Street Gallery artists commend high school artists from the surrounding counties who submitted their works in “Emerging Artists,” the five-county high school show. A total of 130 entries were received for jurying! Forty works were selected that the jurors felt expressed individuality. There were many fine submissions that seemed to be classroom exercises and though were well done did not suit the uniqueness of vision sought. The works selected will be presented for viewing at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington, March 9 through April 1. Entries were chosen from each county as follows: Warren County (Students of Karen Carte, Jane Wilson and Mrs. Nelson): Photos by James Bain, Ted Reed, Steve Mauck, Barbara Carter, Raymond Green, Kevin Bailey, Cris Stewart, Mellissa Ann Donovan; artworks by Kelly Hall, Darrell Kallis, Jeremy Riley, Lillian Rudacille, Shannon Murphy, Jacob Wilson, Marcus Drago. Fauquier County (Students of Chet Lowther and Mr. Falkowski): Photo by Matthew Davenport; artwork by Suzanne Heflin, Clayton Rosati, Tony Gray, Margot Sylvester, Anna Watten, Yan Wag, Roger Haun, Ryon McFarland, Jen Read, Jennifer Leonard. Madison County (Students of Richard Young): Richard Lillard, Benjamin Weaver, Ann Wingate, James Peregay, Shana Evans. Culpeper County (Students of Kim Williams): Kristy Weatherly, LaShaun Yates, Sonja Peterson, Chris Woellner, Chris Locke, Je rome Goskins. Rappahannock County (Students of Winnie Herberlie, Rappahannock County High School): Noah Waggener, Celeste Waggener, Lorrainne Felles, Pam Peyton, Sara Rust; (Students of Gary Genther, Wakefield School) Willie Diangello, Melissa Keyser. Jurors awards for exceptional work in the spirit of the show were presented to the following entrants: Steve Mauck, Kevin Bailey, Cris Stewart, Jacob Wilson, Marcus Drago, Matthew Davenport, Suzanne Heflin, Clayton Rosati, Roger Haun, Ann Wingate, Shana Evans, Lorrainne Felles, Sara Rust and Billie Lee Ballard. Gallery hours are Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment. For further information call 675-3440. l0 "oeducttbte P°>nt^"merest • • _ ' \_i2a]-jp'IjSLs. ^^s^ssssss^xT No GosingfostThrougfi April 30 Thanks to recent federal legislation, you can now deduct all the interest paid on home equity loans of $100,000 or less. * And with the government rapidly reducing the deductibility of other types of loans, a home equity loan makes even more sense. Use the money for a vacation. An addition to the house. A mountain cabin. Anything you’ve dreamed of. The interest rate you pay is lower than most other personal loans - just Wa% above our commercial business rate. The rate, as you may know, can change from month to month. Just stop by any of our locations and ask for an applicatioa A home equity loan a from Farmers and Merchants will not only help finance —w ^your dreams - it can make your taxes less taxing. Farmers and Merchants National Bank MAIN OFFICE WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA BERRYVILLE • FLINT HILL • FRONT ROYAL • MIDDLETOWN • MOUNT JACKSON • NEW MARKET • STEPHENS CiTY • WOODSTOCK APPLE COUNTRY'S HOME GROWN BANK tUUAt MOu'.iKC LENDER * Loan amount must not exceed (air market value o( the house minus the first mortgage balance If you refinanced your first mortgage after October 13.' 1987. certain restrictions apply Contact your lax advisor. The eyes have it Rappahannock News photo/Cindy Mahan PREVENTIVE CHECKUPS FOR STUDENTS are made possible by the Lions Club mobile screening lab, which visited Rappahannock County last week. George Sharp prepares to give a vision test to second grader Adam Rogers at RCES. J Reorganized Little League sets try-outs According to Rappahannock Athletic Association president A1 Kellert, Little League try-outs for both the eastern and western divisions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 1. Those youngsters who registered at the Amissville fire hall in the Eastern Division should report to Stuart Field; those registering in the Western Division at the Rappahan nock Elementary School should report back to the school. The Amissville League and Rappahannock League have joined together this year to form the Rappahannock Athletic Association, with an Eastern Division and Western Division. Therefore, it is hoped the entire county can work together effectively to raise needed funds for the Association, Mr. Kellert said. Sponsors are still urgently needed, he added. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire team for $350, become a “Friend of the RAA” by becoming a bronze ($25), silver, ($50), or gold ($100) sponsor. Of course any size donation is welcomed. Mail to Cheryl Diggs, Finance Chairman, Rt. 1, Box 705, Amissville, 22002. For more information call Mrs. Digges at 937-5157. Murder mystery at RCHS The Rappahannock County High School Drama Club will present “The Hollow,” an Agatha Christie murder mystery, on Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24. The production will star Susan Estes as Henrietta Angkatell, Skip Giles as Sir Henry Angkatell, Liz Oliver as Lady Angkatell, Jennifer Fox as Midge Harvey, Jeremy Tole as Godgeon, Jason Fox as Edward Angkatell, Alice Reeve as Doris, Becci Cordani as Gerda Cristow, Jennifer Foster as Veronica Craye, Chris Moyles as John Cristow, Douglas Kilpatrick as Inspector Colquhoun and Kenny Giles as Detective Sergeant Penny. The production is under the direction of Beth Briggs. “Please come join us for an enjoyable evening, and see if you can guess ‘whodunnit’!” Ms. Briggs said. Curtain time for both performances is 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $3.50 and will be sold at the door. Updike second in nation Jennifer Updike of Newsoms, Virginia, was named the first runner-up in the national 4-H Food Preservation and Conservation com Oakdale's 6th Annual CIIAROLUS BULL SALE March 17, 1990 Promptly at 1:00 PM 40 Performance Tested Charolais Bulls Fauquier Livestock Exchange, Marshall, VA 703-364-1566 Oakdale Farm, Upperville, VA 703-592-3323 _ Lunch Available INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES &appafjannocfe J^etos Stop by our office on Main Street .Washington. VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. 703-675-3338 petition, held during the 68th National 4-H Congress in Chicago Miss Updike, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Updike of Newsoms, is the granddaughter of Mrs. John Updike of Washington. The award was based largely on Miss Updike’s meticulous records, which showed that, since 1978, she had canned 3,017 jars of fruits, vegetables, jams and pickles; froze 3,824 packages of vegetables and other foods; and dried 483 pounds of fruits,! vegetables and meats. ! During the past several years,1 Miss Updike’s food preservation has saved her family more than $2,000 in grocery bills, the advisor to the Como 4-H Club estimated. Jennifer has been an active participant in 4-H for 10 years. She is a senior at Southhampton Academy, and hopes to attend either Virginia Tech or North Carolina State University, where she plans to major in accounting. In addition to her food preservation work, Miss Updike has also had a busy career in 4-H in the show ring and exhibition hall. She has raised 454 animals and exhibited 251 of them. She has also made more than 1,000 craft items, and sewed another 50 garments and other handwork. Jennifer’s brother and sister were also winners of state 4-H honors. When asked her secret of success in raising children, her mother replied, “Keep them busy. They always had chores around the house and around the farm. They learned a sense of responsibility.” In addition to her national honor, , Miss Updike was also recently chosen as 4-H’er of the Year in Hertford County. Short completes advanced Air Force training Airman 1st Class William E. Short has graduated from the U.S. Air Force course for information systems specialist at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Airman Short is the son of Army Colonel Robert A. and Gloria J. Short of Richmond. His wife, Cheryl, is the daughter of James J. and Arelene Haight of Amissville. The airman is a 1984 graduate of Benedictine High School in Richmond.

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Positions Wanted Classified Advertising •GENERAL INFORMATION Errors- No adjustment will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value ' if the advertisement All enors must be reported by the Monday (5 OOp m ) K -wing the date of publication (Piepavm*. nt is required for some classifications and types of ads Call us for further j inf* rmati' -n AFTER AN AD IS ORDERED It cannot be changed or cancelled after I the posted deadlines f<»r that issue At the time of placing your ad. it will be read ib.uk :• > y< -u !< -r any corrections you may want to make Read your ad carefully the |f::-t f me t appears in the paper If it contains an error or if you wish to make a Your Action Number 675-3338 Antiques 1 SPERRYVILLE ANTIQUE MARKET Open Friday - Monday 10a.m. - 5p.m. • Antiques • Collectibles • Glass • Frames • Antique Clocks • Collectible Artwork • Civil War Prints We buy. sell and take consignments For information call 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Business 3 Opportunities Vending Route lor sale - Partners wanted. Prime locations. $250-$400 cash income. 100% return on investment. 1-800-955-7901. log homes dealership EXCELLENT INCOME POTENTIAL Investment 100% secured by model home, starting at $12,475. Retain your current job. Call Don Hickman Toll Free 1-800-633-0670 or Collect 615-399-1721. t^Zountry J^iviny LOG HOMES 2711 Murfreesboro Rd. . Antioch, Tennessee 37013 Child Care 5 Wanted Babysitter Wanted. Flexible hours. Prefer Sperryiville/ Washington area. Call 703/987-8297. Babysitter needed. 2-3 days a week in my home in Washington. Ask for Emily, 703/675-3490. Child Care 5 Wanted Nanny/ Childcare For newborn boy and 4 year old girl on beautiful estate in Upperville, Va. Separate housing, meals provided. j $600/ month salary ($800 if QHW included, slightly | more to live out). Nonsmoker, no children, no pets. Must have references. Hours: 7:30a.m6p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call 703/592-3446. Building 8 Materials Steel Buildings: Must sell two steel buildings from cancellation- one is 40 x 40- Brand New! Sell for balance owed. Call Bob 1-800-552-8504. Farm Equip. 10 and Supplies Agricultural Sprayer suitable for agribusiness, orchards, etc. Heavy duty sprayer, 500 gal. speed sprayer, comes with its own old farm truck. Asking $995 or best offer. Both truck and sprayer run well. 703-667-0531. Hay Bales - Round, 1,000 lb. mixed Orchard Grass, Clover, Alfalfa. Price by quality and volume. Flint Hill/ Ben Venue. 703/6753761. Hay For Sale, orchard grass - clover, square bales, round bales. Fescue, mixed - round bales. Wheat straw, mulch hay. Priced to sell. 703/5473346, anytime. Hay for sale. High quality. Round and square bales. Call 703/937-5160. . . Timothy Hay, Square bales, $2.50 per bale. Large round bales available. Rectortown; 703/3641047. Tractor - Ford Diesel 4610 #ll, new, never used $17,000. New Bushhog # 306 also available. Call 703-450-4348 after 5pm. Auctions 2 AUCTION - Saturday, March 17,1990, 10:00 AM. - Rain or Shine FARM EQUIPMENT & HORSE EQUIPMENT FROM WHIFFLETREE FARM, WARRENTON, VA. THE FARM IS SOLD, AND ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE MOVED FOR AUCTION TO CULPEPER AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES, 2 MILES SOUTH OF CULPEPER, VA. ON RT. 29. I H. #584 Diesel < Tractor (2100 Hrs.) I I.H. #154 Cub Low-Boy I Trailer w/Mower I Heavy Duty 20 Ft Watson i Tandem-Axle Flatbed Goose Neck Trailer New Holland Manure Spreader w/#2131 Trailer 7 Ft. Woods Rotary Mower-C80 10 Ft Woods Mower (121 Twin Cadet) (2) Snow Scraper Blades (Front & Rear) York Rake Ford #501 Side Mower Fits 3 Pt. Hitch I.H. #310 Flatbed Wagon Sprayer - Fits 3 Pt. Hitch New Holland Bale Carrier Gravely Mower (5000 Series) Gravely Riding Mower (8000 Senes) Chain Harrow (2) Honda #125 4-Wheelers (8) Rubber-Tire Wheelbarrows App 40 to 50 Horse Feed Tubs App 60 Horse Water Buckets Race Horse Bridles; Saddles; Misc Vacuum Cleaners tor Horses Magnetopulse PMF System w/Carry Case Tack Trunks Forks. Rakes; Scoops; Shovels; etc (40) Stall Screens iarden Hoses loll Grass Mesh ixtension Cords 5) Bundles Webster Brick 2) Wood Stoves iota tlummum Extension Ladders Wooden Step Ladders 20) 20" Fans 3as Cans kpp 60 Horse Sheets & Blankets _og Chains Halters; Tack; Horse Supplies Lot Paint Lot T ubs Pool Table French Spiral Ladder Chains for 584 Tractor App 180 Wood-Treated Fence Posts Bench Vice & Bench Grinder Metal Pipes App 10 Wooden & Metal Gates Lot Hand Tools 275-Gal. Oil Tank (50) Steel Drums Flower Pots Old Records 100-Gal. Water Troughs tor Fields (2) Porta-Pens for Horses Old Wagon Wheels Lot Horse Medicine Rubber Mats Horse Shoe Mirror Lead Shanks LOT muse. ITEMS NOT LISTtU OWNER: WHIFFLETREE FARM Term.: Cash Lunch Served C OL. TOM W.RF.FSF Certified Virginia Auctioneer #000031 1105 S MAIN S r i (II I'lrtK. V4 2?7«l rilONf 701 J5& MCI til l«iM<N Ilium I IHItl Firewood 12 For Sale Firewood. $95 a cord. Call 7037987-8796. Loving homo needed for 4 abandoned, young, attracive dogs. Two male, 2 ferrate (now spayed), cannot <eep long, 703/364-2569; 703/987-8045. Garden 14 Equip, ft Produce Attention Gardeners! Free, well composted horse manure. Excellent lor gardens. Call 703/987B443 evenings. Burlap Bags - Ideal for wrapping trees for Gypsy Mottrs. 703/347-1730. Happy Ads 20 Happiness Is shopping Babyland, Weems Lane, Pineville Plaza, Winchester, VA 22601. 703-6651899. Specializing in baby furniture and accessories. Epjoy a Virginia Country Ham Sandwich and Ho-Made Barbecue Sandwich this weekend at Sperryville Deal Happy 21 Birthday* HAPPY BIRTHDAY "GEORGE" Love, Thomas & Daniel Household 24 Items for Sale Complete bunk bed set with dresser and bedding, hardly eveiy used, excellent condition; beautifully carved Bassett crib and matching dresser, excellent condition. Call 703/937-4606. Instruction 25 Become a Paralegal, Nationally accredited, Attorney instructed, home study, established 1976, financial aid, free catalog. 1 - 800-669-2555, Southern Career Institute, Drawer 2158, Baco Raton, Florida 33427. Cosmetology School. Opening April 15. Day and evening classes available. For information call 703/347-0025. Livestock 40 For Sale REG. ANGUS BULLS 1 and 2 Years Reasonable 3 Taps Farm 703/364-9609 Lost and 41 Pound ■ Lost - Small light colored . female beagle at Rappahannock Point-to-Point, 3-3-90. Recently spayed. Timid. Name “Curious". 703-364-2438,703253-5545. Misc. for 42 Sale/Rent Aged Mare - stakes and confirmation producer. Good price to good home. 636-1507. Bsckhoe JD 300 Diesel with front end loader plus ‘ extras, $7,000; antique Doctor's buggy, fully restored, $2,500; training cart, $200; full size hay wagon - metal and oafc frame, $900; 2 campers -1 with a/c, stove, refrigerator, shower, sleeps 4, $900 - 1 sleeps 4, $600; travel trailer approximately 24 foot, perfect condition, sleeps 6, stove, refrigerator, shower, etc., $3,000; several woodburning cookstoves, several woodburning heaters; and other misc. farm machinery. 703/987-8502. Carpet Layer has thousands of yards of carpet left over from new homes. $9.98 a yard installed. Stainmaster and more. Minimum 40 yards. Call Hugh D. Fuller, Carpetman, 703-538-5324. Fresh Cut Meats - Beef/ Pork/ Poultry. 250 lbs. for $178.50. Com and grainfed western beef. Fully guaranteed. Financing available. 20 quarter lb. New York Strip Steaks for opening account. Free 20 lbs. fresh chicken for calling this week with purchase. Beef sections 1 partial chuck, 1 partial round, 3'/2 plate strips. Call 703-869-6664. For Sate: Sierra wood stove, used very little, $250. Call 703/347-9176 after 6p.m. Going Away? Protect your home. Housesitting available by the day or week. Reasonable rates. References available upon request. Call 703/347-9019 after 6p.m. and weekends. Happy Jack Trlvermlclds: Recognized safe & effective by U S. Bureau of Veterinary medicine against hook, round & tapeworms in dogs & cats. At better feed & Drug stores. Stallion Season; Two San Feliou, good price. 703636-1507. White Pines - Amissville area - $1 per ft. - you dig. 703/937-4092 or 703/3470234 Wolff Tanning Beds - Commercial - home units from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments as low as $18. Call today - free color catalog, 1-800-228-6292. $868 Swimming Pools $868. Warehouse Clearance of new 1989 pools, 24' x 32' completely installed. Includes huge deck, ladder, fencing, filter and skimmer. Financing available. Other pools available. Call toll free 24 hours 1-800-523-0400. American Pools by an American Company. 5 Year old mare, 1/2 sister to two stake horses in foal to Hagley. Call 703636-1507. Landscape Pine Trees 4' - 6' delivered. Local stock. Carefully maintained. $15.00 each, Minimum 5. 703/347-0234 or 703/937-4092 Livestock for Sale 40 STOCK COW DISPERSAL Ratrle Farms of Brandy Station, Triple S Farm of Harrisonburg 125 top Black White Face Cows, lots with calves at side, rest to freshen in 30 days. All are Preg. and burcellosis tested. Also. John Deere 4230 Hf/cab, excellent condition, low hours. Hess Hay Bind 1010. Sales March 17,10 a.nv, at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. Conducted by Holstein ft Equipment Auction Co., LTD For additional information: (703)289-6068 (703)434-5326 L_HM68-8271 Mlsc. for 42 Sale/Rent RENT-to OWN | No Credit Checks, TV’s, Stereos, VCR's < Appliances & Furniture j JENKINS RENTALS, , Culpeper 703/825-0665 WOLF MOUNTAIN TRADERS Fishing equipment has arrived Abo: Nice selection of used guns Chainsaws 1973 Chev. Pickup 703/987-9403 ASPARAGUS ROOTS Cabbage - Broccoli Cauliflower - Rhubarb Onion Sets STOVERS GREENHOUSE Rt.229 3 miles bom Culpeper 703/825-9579 PHOTOGRAPHS Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are $15 for 5x7 and $25 for 8x10. 703/675-3338 •Commarior 128 computer w/ RGB monitor, 2 printers/ 2 disk drives, , $1000 of software, modem. '•Consol television cabinet. •40 channel CB. •2 Peugot bicycles. •VCR. •Household furniture. •Go-cart. Call 703/439-3312 after Spm. Misc. 43 Wanted Old Oriental Rugs wanted. Call toll free 1 - 800-343- 3843 or 703-548-0000. Mobile Homes- 44 Sale/Rent Mobile Home For Sale 1988, like new with a/c and shed must see to appreciate. Call 703/439-1279 or 703/439-8595. 1975 Shultz 12x65. woodburning stove. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, sunny kitchen. $3,000 + purchaser moves. Located Round Hill, Va. Days, 703/534-8200; evenings, 703/573-1127. Musical Instr. 45 ft Equipment Electronic Keyboards by Yamaha, Casio and Suzuki. Save up to 20% this month. Lowest prices. G & M Music Center, 38 West Boscawen, Winchester, VA 22601. Upright Piano. $150. Call 703/675-3869 or 703/3491673. Office 46 Equipment Solid Walnut Desk and Credenza, 36 X 72, very good condition. $150. Call 703-837-2328 after 7pm weekdays, anytime weekends. Personal* 47 Anyons Having Any Knowledge about Susan Pond (also known as Susan Mellotis or Susan Carr) or William Carr (also known as Bill Carr or W.N. Carr) please write Mrs. W.N. Carr, PO. Box 231, Sterling, Va. 22170. Personals 47 t wonderful family expelence Australian, Euroiean, Scandinavian, apanese high school exhange students arriving in mgust. Become a host amily/ American Intercultual Student Exchange. Call -800/SIBLING. Convalescent Aids Walkers, hospital beds, commodes, etc. Loaned tree of charge for as long as needed by anyone in Rapp County. 703/987-8248,703/675-3765, 703/937-5686,703/675-3602 PeU 50 Cocker Spaniel Puppies, pedigree, buff. $275. 703/675-3924 after 6p.m. German Shepherd Pups. Import parents. Sire: LG Sieger V1 Eros v. Roding SctiH 3. Dam: V Wenke v. der Radsieksbeeke SchH 2 $500. 703/675-3978. Lost: Pet Registry. Call 703/987-8045, leave message. Professional pet grooming by Jean in my home shop. Please call, leave message 703/635-9329. Rentals- 60 Apartments Flint Hill - 1 bedroom apartment available immediately. Lease and references required. $300/ month. No pets. Days 703/347-7171; evenings 703/675-3670. For Rent: Apartment, 1200 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms, bath, dining room, eat-in kitchen, large living room Heat pump/ CAC, newly remodeled. No pets Security deposit. $495/ month After 7p.m., 703/987-8570. Marshall - Upstairs 3 bedroom spacious apartment. Very large living room, country kitchen. Utilities furnished. $600 per month. No small children. 703/3643275 evenings only New One Bedroom apartment. Singles only. Washer and dryer, all utilities paid. $600/ month. Call 703/3477599. Rentals- 61 Business East Boscawen Street, Winchester Office, retail, warehouse, studio space. Utilities included/ parking. Will renovate to suit. Winslow or Juliet. 703837-2530 RentalsHouses 62 Beautiful old country tarnhouse near Culpeper foi rent. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, carpet and appliances, lovely yard with out buildings $800/ month. References required and security deposit. Call Mrs. Breeder 703/347-3495. Rentals- 62 Houses For Rent: charming 3 bedroom older home on Rt.522 in the village of Flint Hill, Virginia. $675/ month. Security deposit required. Call 703/364-4073. In Sperryvllle Countryside - 2 bedroom house on 2 acres. $550/ month. Lease, references, security deposit. 703/987-8280 evenings and weekends. Marshall - Country Home, 3 bedrooms. Secluded property with easy access to 66. $675 per month. 703/364-3275 evenings only. New house in Marshall next to 1-66 - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, A/C, $800/month, one month deposit, no pets. 703/347-0584; 703/349-1527. Rappahannock County, 2 bedroom, 1 bath secluded country house All appliances. Available in May. No pets. Security deposit, references. $600/ month. 703/937-5147 after 5p.m. Ryans’s Stable and silo apartment tor rent in The Plains area. 11 stall barn, hay storage & 3 fenced paddocks. Silo apartment - room for 2. $953/ month. Call Alera at Mt. Vernon Armfield, 1-703/687-6395. Sperryvllle, 2 Bedrooms, living room, bath, laundry, kitchen, dining room, excellent condition, new refrigerator and stove $490/ month. Available April 1. No pets. 703/987-8303. Three bedroom, 2 baths, full basement. No indoor pets. $650 a month plus deposit and utilities. Boston area. 703/547-3696. Two bedroom house D C. side of Warrenton. $600 plus utilities. Available April. Call 703/349-2047 for details Two Bedroom House in Slate Mills (7 miles south of Sperryville) pp Hughes River. Secluded Good references, one year lease minimum. $400/ month. 202/387-1408 or 703/9878445 (weekends). 2 Bedroom House located near Ben Venue on Rt. 211 Washer/ dryer, dishwasher, central heat, woodstove Sunroom, deck. References, deposit required. $550 per month 703/937-3185. Roommates- 70 Wanted/Available Person (s) wanted to share home with elderly woman and look after her in exchange for free rent Call 703/987-8330 Share Comfortable Farmhouse with owner Horses/ pets welcome Prefer female non-smoker. $300/ month. 20 minutes from Warrenton. 15 minutes from Culpeper. 703'9374216. Services- 71 Business Attention Ladies My name is Susan and I’m the new tupperware dealer in Bealeton. Call me for a party or to look at a catalog 703/439-2791. Auto Insurance • Auto insurance rate too high! Call Marc Weaver, Agent for a rate. 703/825-8683. Chair Caning - Chairs reseated, all types and weaves - splints, shaker tape, fibre and natural rush. 703/987-8670. Gardens tilled with TroyBilt rototiller Perennial garden work also. Call Nina Moore, 703/987-8953. Mens and Womens alterations - mending, hemming, zipper replacement, general repairs. Aunt Jane s Alterations, Rt. 522, Flint Hill, Va. 703/675-3958. Rental* - Apartment* 60 Ryans’s Stable and Silo Apartment For Rent The Plains area 11 stall bam, hay storage & 3 fenced paddocks. Silo apartment -room for 2. $953/ month Call Alera at Mt. Vernon Armfield 1-703/687-6395 Service#- 71 Business ^i Old Black and white photos copied, reasonable prices Hand-coloring available. Cindy Mahan, 703675-3837. Stump Removal, stumps ground into mulch. Reasonable prices and excellent s&rvice. Call now 703/349-8084. PULLEN’S ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING State Licensed New Si Old Work Pump Installation Free Estimates on New Work 703-675-3249 PIANO TUNING: Work guaranteed 30 years full time Warren Emerson Dennis Call collect, Amissville, Va. (703) 937-5857 Central Termite & Pest Control Serving Central & Northern Virginia 703/825-7539 1-800-526-5747 Rappahannock Business Solutions Complete payroll services, bookkeeping, word processing 703/937-3000 A. M. CAMPBELL PAINTING Top Quality Custom Painting & Staining Interior & Exterior 703/439-2382 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIZING in Customer Satisfaction and CUSTOM built homes, LOG homes and RENOVATIONS Clu* A License 703/987-8043 Services- 71 Business Asphalt Paving & Surface Treatment •Streets •Parking Lots •Large Driveways •Farm Roads Commercial & Residential 20 Years Experience H. R. Creel Paving, Inc. 703/439-8940 SPRING SPECIAL $49 Chimney Cleaning 10 percent discount on stainless flue liners Bird screens added Olde Towne Sweeps 703/675-3508 AMERICAN HOME BUILDERS OF VA, INC. 703/330-7561 “ALL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION” •Custom Homes •Additions to Your Home •Complete Kitchen and Bath Renovations •Sundecks & Patios •Roofing & Guttering •Window & Door Replacement •Painting & Drywall “VA CLASS A CONTRACTOR” Scoop up sales success with an economical, effective ad in classified! CLASSIFIED ORDER BLANK Name_ Address-_:_ City. .State. Classification. Copy_ -Zip~ To run:. .weeks. $2 charge per week for mailing box number replies. MAIL TO: The Rappahannock News P.O. 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Service* 72 Farm Equine behavior evaluation and modification specializing in problem horses. One day service. Lasting results. Nervous, vicious, stubborn, rearing, kicking buckers, bad loaders. Red Revelle, 703/672-0724 Service*- 73 Home Improvement Sanding & refinishing hardwood floors. Reasonable rates. Call Roger 703/635-2558. B ft B BUILDERS OP VIRGINIA, IMC. Specializing in decks, additions fit remodeling 18 years experience No job too small Call after 8p.m., 703/937-5280 GOLDEN BOUGH BUILDERS Home Improvements Additions • Kitchens Decks • Bathrooms •Garages Custom Finish Work Bonded & Insured Cali 703/937-4102 NEED ROOF TRUSSES OR MANUFACTURED HOUSING? BUY DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND SAVE FIRST COLONY HOMES Catverton, VA 788-4222 Services- 74 Personal American retirement homes. $800-$2400 includes room, board, utilities. 24 hour nurse assisted ambulatory/ non-ambulatory care. Charlottesville. Lexington. Norfolk, Clifton Forge, Emporia, Danville, South Hill, Tappahannock. 1-800-999-6637 Business 78 Notices NOTICE Advertising published in this newspaper is accepted with the understanding that it will meet the criteria of the standards of a family newspaper. Advertising is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services as offered are accurately described and are available to customers at the advertised price. Advertising that does not conform to these standards, or that is deceptive or misleading is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards, we ask that you inform us. Legal 80 Notices RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PURSUANT to Section 12.1-10 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 28. 1990 at 9:00 a.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications SPECIAL USE # 90-02-04 RICHARD N. CARTWRIGHT-BROWN AND JOY L. BENEDICT CARTWRIGHT-BROWN desire to increase the capacity of their existing Bed & Breakfast facility from two (2) rooms to four (4) rooms; the extra two rooms are existing and will require no further construction. Property located on Rt. 676 in Jackson District, consisting of 5.326 acres; Zoned “A", Agricultural. Tax Map 52 Parcel 9D. Section 3.3-5 <FF) A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. March 21,1990 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 5.1 -9, if any. 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 written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, P. O. Box 222, Washington, Virginia, 22747-022, in advance thereof. By: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator Board of Zoning Appeals VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Chancery: 3534 In Re: Ralph Davis, Supposed Decedent ORDER OF ADVERTISEMENT OF PERSON CLAIMING THROUGH OR UNDER THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR LEGATEES OF RALPH DAVIS This day came Grace Ordewald, asserting that she is a person claiming by, through or under the heirs, devisees, or legatees of Ralph Davis, a supposed decedent, and claiming certain real property consisting of a tract or parcel of land containing 1.891 acres, more or less, said land being more particularly described according to deed dated July 27, 1900 and recorded June 2, 1908 in deed book X page 463 amongst the land records of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit of Rappahannock County, Virginia, and according to survey of William P. Gimble, C.L.S., dated August 17, 1988, revised August 31, 1988 and recorded amongst the land records of the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. It being alleged that the said Ralph Davis went from his residence and last domicile in Rochester, New York, and has not returned to said residence for more than twenty years successively and has opt, been heard from, and it having been requested that the fact of the death of the said Ralph Davis and of such descent and vesting be established by the court. It is, therefore. ORDERED that the fact of such application be advertised and notice is now given therefore that on the 19th day of April, 1990, at 9:00 a m. this Court will hear evidence as to the alleged absence of the supposed decedent and the circumstances and duration thereof. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the foregoing order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper published in the County of Rappahannock. Virginia. ENTER: This 1st day of March, 1990 William Shore Robertson Judge I ask for this: Douglas K Baumgardner P O Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 Counsel for Complainant A COPY TESTE: Diane Bruce. Clerk By: M. Ralph, Deputy Clerk Services - Business 71 Ct)t IRappaljannocfe iletos offers FAX MACHINE SERVICES (Any U.S. Desfinatlon) To send information: $5.00- first page $2.00- each additional page To receive information: $4.00- first page $1.00- each additional page Cite &appafjannocfei2etos Main St., Washington, VA. 703/675-3338 Facsimilie: 703/675-3088 Legal 80 Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY IN CHANCERY NO. 3531 HENRY WARNER REAGER -and - ADDISON TURNER REAGER, Complainants v. BETTY LOU LAKE 227 Church Street, Apt. #3 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 MARGARETTANNER P O Box 2386 Winchester, Virginia 22601 LUCY MAE HALE Last Known Address: San Antonio, Texas and UNKNOWN HEIRS of Henry Wilhoit Reaper, Ora M. Reager, and Charles Thomas Reager, or their widow and widower and heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, AND any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, and/or any unknown parties having an interest in the lands of which Ora M. Reager, Henry Wilhoit Reager and Charles Thomas Reager died seized and possessed, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to effect partition amongst the owners by sale or otherwise, of a tract of land of which Ora M. Reager, Henry Wilhoit Reager and Charles Thomas Reager died seized and possessed, located in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, said land containing 11.90 acres, more or less, as is more fully recited in said Bill of Complaint An Affidavit having been made and filed and the Bill of Complaint having stated that the said Lucy Mae Hale is or may be a nonresident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that the address of Lucy Mae Hale, if she be living, is unknown, and that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this suit whose names and/or addresses are unknown, which Bill of Complaint has made said persons parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, and that some or all of said persons may suffer from a legal incapacity, it is II ICI CIUI o, ADJUDGED, ORDERED and DECREED that all possible PARTIES UNKNOWN having an interest in all of that certain tract or parcel of land of which Ora M. Reager, Henry Wilhoit Reager and Charles Thomas Reager died seized and possessed are made parties defendant and said persons are made parties defendant by a general description of "PARTIES UNKNOWN", as follows: UNKNOWN HEIRS of Henry Wilhoit Reager, Ora M. Reager, and Charles Thomas Reager, or their widow or widower and heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parlies defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, and it is therefore further ADJUDGED, ORDERED and DECREED that Betty Lou Lake, Margaret Tanner and Lucy Mae Hale, if they be living, and any of said unknown heirs, devisees or successors in title, if any such there be, and/or any other unknown parties having an interest in the lands Henry Wilhoit Reager, Ora M Reager and Charles Thomas Reager, died seized and possessed of, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, do appear on or before April 12, 1990 and do what is necessary to protect their interests herein It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this Order be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper having general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, within ten (10) days after the entry of the Order of Publication, that the Clerk post an attested copy of this Order at the front door of the Court House and that the Clerk further prepare a certificate of said facts and file same in the papers of this cause uiane Bruce, oierx or the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia I ask for this Douglas K. Baumgardner. Esquire, Attorney at law P O Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 Counsel for Complainants A COPY TESTE: Diane Bruce, Clerk By: M Ralph, Deputy Clerk VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY HENRY WARNER REAGER -andAOOtSON TURNER REAGER, v. IN CHANCERY NO. 3530 ANNA STUMP KIRTH 13 Maurice Lana Newburgh, New York 12550 MONA STUMP RITCHIE 4101 Iowa Avenue Tampa, Florida 33616 LOLA STUMP Address Unknown, H she be living, or If she be deed, her widower, heirs, Legal Notices 80 devlMM and successors In title, If any auch there be, aa hereinafter described, BETTY LOU LAKE 227 Church Street, X#3 >yal, Virginia 22630 MARGARETTANNER P. O. Box 2386 Winchester, Virginia 22601 LUCY MAE HALE Laat Known Address: San Antonio, Texas SHIRLEY LYNN STUMP Address Unknown, If she be living, or If she be dead, her widower, heirs, devisees and successors In title, If any such there be, as hereinafter deacribed, and UNKNOWN HEIRS Of Jamaa Edward Stump, Lola Stump, Mabel Reager, Shirley Lynn Stump, Mary Stump, Charles Thomas Reager, Henry Wllholt Reager, and Mary J. Reager, or their widow or widower and heirs, devisees and auccessors In title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, AND any other unknown heirs, devisees and succeasors In title, If any auch there be, and/or any unknown parties having an Interest In the lands of which Mabel Reager and Mary J. Reager died seized and possessed, whose names and addrasses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to effect partition amongst the owners by sale or otherwise, of a tract of land of which Mary Jordan Reager, Mabel Reager and Henry Wilhoit Reager died seized and possessed, located in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, said land containing 6.432 acres, more or less, as is more fully recited in said Bill of Complaint. An Affidavit having been made and filed and the Bill of Complaint having stated that the said Anna Stump Kirth, Mona Stump Ritchie, Lola Stump, Lucy Mae Hale, and Shirley Lynn Stump, are or may be nonresidents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that the addresses of Lola Stump, Lucy Mae Hale, and Shidey Lynn Stump, if they be living, are unknown, and that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this suit whose names and/or addresses are unknown, which Bill of Complaint has made said persons parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, and that some or all of said persons may suffer from a legal incapacity, it is, thftr«fnrp ADJUDGED, ORDERED and DECREED that all possible PARTIES UNKNOWN having an interest in all of that certain tract or parcel of land of which Mary Jordan Reager, Mabel Reager and Henry Wilhoit Reager died seized and possessed are made parties defendant by a general description of “PARTIES UNKNOWN", as follows: UNKNOWN HEIRS of James Edward Stump, Lola Stump, Mabel Reager, Shirley Lynn Stump, Mary Stump, Charles Thomas Reager, Henry Wilhoit Reager, and Mary J. Reager, or their widow or widower and heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, and it is therefore further ADJUDGED, ORDERED and DECREED that Anna Stump Kirth, Mona Stump Ritchie, Lola Stump, Betty Lou Lake, Margaret Tanner, Lucy Mae Hale, and Shirley Lynn Stump, if they be living, and any of said unknown heirs, devisees or successors in title, if any such there be, and/or any other unknown parties having an interest in the lands Mary Jordan Reager, Mabel Reager and Henry Wilhoit Reager died seized and possessed of, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, do appear on or before April 12, 1990 and do what is necessary to protet their interests herein. ii is runner UMUtMtU that the foregoing portion of this Order be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper having general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, within ten (10) days after the entry of this Order of Publication, that the Clerk post an attested copy of this Order at the front door of the Court House and that the Clerk further prepare a certificate of said facts and file same in the papers of this cause. Diane Bruce, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia I ask for this: Douglas K Baumgardner, Esquire Attorney at Law P O Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 Counsel for Complainants Legal 80 Notice* RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ★★ VARIANCE APPLICATION PURSUANT to Section 12.1-10 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 28, 1990, at 9:00 a.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: VAR # 90-02-05 Mrs. Gertrude Foster, General Delivery Chester Gap, VA 22623, desires to obtain a VARIANCE, pursuant to the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance, in order to construct a dwelling approximately eighteen (18) feet from the side property line(s), necessitating a variance from the side set-back requirement of twenty feet (20'), making the total variance approximately two (2) feet from either side. Property zoned "VR", Village Residential, located on Blue Ridge Avenue, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates. Tax Map 1B 1 4, Parcel/Lot 9 in Wakefield Magisterial District. Section 3, Article 3.4-5(a) Real Estate- 81 Wanted I buy homes in any condition. Quick settlement. Licensed. CREI. 703/3474597. Wanted: 50-125 Acres - open or partially open located in Fauquier or Culpeper/ Rappahannock Counties. Call 703/9780387 before 10a.m. or send information Harry Weisiger, P.O. Box 2814, Fairfax, Va. 22031. Real Estate- 82 Sale by Owner Building Lot 1.7 acres on State Road 522 South at Chester Gap. Approved 4 bedroom septic permit. $21,500. 804-985-6737. Centrevllle: 4 level townhouse featuring a spacious loft, 2 professional bedrooms, 2'/z baths, french doors. $158,950. Call Bill 703-385-2010. Rappahannock County near Amissville. 50 acres, Vfc woods, V-i open, mountain views, water, 900 foot frontage on hard surface state road. Call 703/3471730. Marshall -10+ acres, 3’/z miles off 66. Perced, creek, all hardwood, secluded. $80,000/ neg. 703/9374483. Real Estate- 83 For Sale Homes of quality - built on your lot. Brick, cedar or vinyl ranchers, 2 stories & Capes starting as low as $38,700 No down payment required, excellent financing. Free color brochures Call toll free Richmond 1-800-4687310; Fredericksburg 1-800-468-7320; Harrisonburg 1-800-468-7330. Investors! Spacious townhouse in Warrenton 3 level partially finished basement. 10% FHA assumption, OWC financing $105,900 Call 703/347-1173 leave message. Nationwide Modular Homes Wholesale. Immediate delivery. Norwood Construction Inc. Call 703/788-4570. Rappahannock County - West of Sperryville - rock and brick home, 4.62 acres Mountain views. Under appraisal - $189,000. Owner, 703/948-6057 after 6p.m. Vehicles 84 For Sale Real Estate- 83 For Sale South Hill, Virginia - Church Building. Multi-Purpose Convenient, heat, air, brick. Century 21, Rick Cutler & Associates, 1-800525-4143. SPERRYVILLE Heavy Built Industrial Bldg. Over 50,000 sq.ft, under roof on 4.3 acres, zoned General Commercial Well insulated, loading docks, 3 phase power, well, sewer. Behind Antique and Flea Market. $349,000. 703/675-3887 or 675-3819 for information Owner/Agent nor fllOWIM HOIIT uin TOD OU ATTOU to IDT ■OV) Why pent? You can own your own APPLETON DOWNS TOWNHOME In Winchester. VA1 It’s easier than you thine to own an all-new 2-3 hr. townhome, less than 1 hour's drive from No. VA1 Now's the time to buy herel Prom upper $70’s, APPLETON DOWNS has CAC, heat pump, 9 cone, patio AT NO EXTRA COSTI Stop by today.DRIVE A LITTLE, SAVE A LOTI Taka 1-81 to EUt 79, east- Rt. 37, right on Rt. 642. Proceed 1.3 miss to entrance on left. Mow signs to models. Open dafty 11-7. (703) 869 7300. Rental units also available. Vehicles 84 For Sale Blazer, 1988, fully loaded, excellent condition, $13,000 obo. 1977 Chevrolet C60, good condition, 12' dump. $4,500 obo. 580B backhoe, good condition, $12,500 obo. 703/9375402. Chevrolet Pickup, 1979 4 wheel drive, am/ fm cassette, automatic, sliding rear window, $2,500 or best offer. Call David after 6pm 703/439-8972. Chevrolet Blazer, K-5, Silverado, 1985 4x4, 43K miles, loaded, all options, original owner, garage kept, $10,500. 703/9375024, Amissville area. Chevy Pickup, 1978 4x4, 400 engine, new transmission. $3,000 or offer. 703/672-0724. CJ7 Jeep Renegade, 1983. Good condition. $3,700. Call 703/987-8381 after 5p.m. Dodge Ouster, 1974 Good shape, runs good. $350/ obo. 703/675-3557, ask for David. Dodge Power Ram Truck, 1987, 4 wheel drive, take over 2 year loan with small down payment, 50,000 miles, excellent condition. Call Kay days 703/3479800; evenings 703/3493008. Dodge Maxi Van, 1985 Ram 250, good condition, asking $3,500. Call 703/439-1344 after 6pm. Vehicles 84 For Sale Ford F250 4x4, 1976, 38 Gumbo tires, 3" lift Kit. $3,550. 703/347-1595. F350 1984, Air condition, automotic, crew cab, 351 engine. Good condition. $4,000 firm. One owner. Call 703/364-9588. Ford Bronco 1988' - two tone, super condition, loaded, stereo cassette, air-conditioning, 5-speed, been babied and moves along! Make an offer! Samurai Convertible Fun! 1987 Suzuki 4x4, clean new top, white on white. New lifestyle. Must sell. Make offer! 703-955-2139. Hyundai, 1988. Sunroof, am/fm tape player. 58,000 miles. Excellent condition $3,000. Call 703/675-3792. Olds Custom Cruiser wagon, 1987. Burgundy. Loaded. Excellent condition. $9,900. 703/675-3924 after 6p.m. Subaru station wagon GL, 1981. 84,000 miles. Asking $2,000. Also Dodge 4x4, 1970, $1,000. 703/9879351. Scout, 4-Wheal Drive, pood condition, rugged utility vehicle. Mud/ snow tires, trailer hitch. $1,200/ offer. 703/347-2108. Toyota Cetica GT Hatchback, 1982 ps, pb, automatic, air, cruise, rearwindow defrost, tilt steering wheel, sun roof, am/ fm cassette, $3,300. Call 703/347-0392. 1 Ton Box Van Chevrolet, 1978. Drive train in excellent condition, reliable work truck. $2,250. Call 703/3471173. * 1984 Honda Shadow, m/c, loaded w/ extras runs good. 1967 Chevy Be lair 6 cyl., 4 dr., runs well, best offer. Call 703/439-3312 alter 5pm Motorcycles 85 Honda Goldwing 1980. 26.000 miles. Burgandy. Excellent condition. $2,300. Call 703/675-3587. 1986 CR 125 36 hours old, $950. Call 703/347-9684 ask for tom. Mechanic’s 86 Delight Tools $2,000 worth for :$1500. call 703/347-9684 ask for Tom. Parts and 87 Accessories Engine Wanted - 4-cyl. Chrysler - Dodge - Plymouth, front wheel drive 703/347-4997 after 6p.m. SWiSBH Have a garage sale i and turn those . L' unwanted items into extra cash. me i\appat)annocb fjetos CLASSIFIEDS 703/675-3338 LURAY MOTOR COMPANY’S NEW CAR & TRUCK SALE To Celebrate our 75th YEAR as a FORD DEALERSHIP in Luray, Va., we will be selling ALL NEW 1989 & 1990 MODELS in stock at $75.00 over DEALER INVOICE TOTAL LURAY MOTOR COMPANY 26 N. Broad Street Luray, VA 22835 VA. Dealer 195 (703)743-6260 Sale Hours 8 A.M.-8 P.M. Monday-Friday 8 A.M.-3 P.M. Saturday EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES A/C Apprentice*. Large HVAC contractor has entrj level and experiencec helper positions available immediately in commercia department. Excellent op portunity for advancement Call ADCO today, 703/368 8106. EOE. Business Manager. Ac Ventures, an ad agency affiliated with Smith - Midlanc Corporation, currently has available a part time position for Business Manager The position could lead tc full time Business Manager Media Buyer position. Interested persons shoulc send resume to the attention of: Personnel Director, Smith - Midland Corp., P.O. Box 300, Midland, Virginia 22728. Be your own boss. National manufacturer needs local person. First time offer. For details call 9a.m.9p.m. 1-800-633-1740. Church Organist with musical and enhstian credentials. Middleburg United Methodist Church. Call 703-687-6492 for interview. Courier wanted for transporting computer tapes in company vehicle. Washington metro area. Security clearance a plus, must be able to lift 65 pounds. Good driving record. Excellent benefits. $7.50 per hour. Dulles location. Call Duff 703-478-0350. Construction Workers needed. $30,000 potential. Fireplace and facing installers needed for Warrenton division. Career opportunities available at nation's largest fireplace distributor. No direct experience necessary, but some construction experience desired. Call 1-800/999-5248. Drafts person. Precast Concrete manufacturer in Midland, VA has an immediate opening for professional who is skilled in architectural drafting. Additional responsibilities include product scheduling, design liaison, jobsite coordination and materials requisition. This is a permanent position with a growing company and includes a full benefit package and bonus program. For further information contact the Personnel Department, Smith-Midland Corporation, Rt. 28, Midland, VA 22728. Environmental Organization Seeks part time employee to work in Rappahannock County - informing citizens about issues before the County Government, assisting landowners who wish to establish agricultural districts, researching county records. Training in natural sciences, government or economics preferred. Salary negotiable. Send resume to P.O. Box 59UU, Washington, Va. 22747. Executive Director - Comprehensive Community Services Center recruiting a chiet executive officer for overall management of Aging, Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. To be responsible for planning, development, public relations and fiscal management of 6.5 million dollar facility. Requirements include academic training in human services, MH, MR and SA. Skill in fiscal, personnel and program managment required. Rural community serving counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahan, nock within one hour of D.C. and Charlottesville, Virginia. Salary range $56,836 to $82,732. Apply by April 10 to: Yvonne Carter, Executive Search Committee, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Va. 22701. EEO/AA. Emergency Medical Technician - Two full time positions open. Contact 703/825-4363 Monday -Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Farm Employee good work history, drivers license, and references required. Call 703/364-1047. Home Health Aides. Join our team of professional Personal Care Aides. Interesting, diverse, rewarding work with the home-bound elderly. Nursing aide certification required. $4.20 per hour, flexible hours, travel reimbursement. Older workers encouraged to apply. For more information, call Joanna Barefoot at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, 825-3100, 347-0440 or 672-1717. Insurance Sales Dream - 60-85K first year in Health Insurance Businessl Leads furnished, weekly advance, no chargebooks, stock, management opportunity! Call 1-800-553-3115 10a.m.-4p.m. LPN/ RN Night Nurse needed. 12a.m.-8a.m. for substance abuse center. Good benefits and salary negotiable. Call Linda Anderson 703/937-5133. Magpie Cafe is now hiring experienced line cook and cold sadwich cook, waitress/ waiter, full-time. Call or reply in person. 703687-6443, ask for Larry or Jay. Machlnest - Growing Company is looking for machines! with 5 years experience, familiar with the set up and operation of all machine shop equipment. Good benefits arid competitive salary based on experience. Please call or send resume to: Ross Industries, Inc., Midland, Va. 22728 703/439-3271. EOE. Full time receptionist needed for busy medical practice, experience preferred. M/ F, 9 to 5. Call 703/347-7152. Medical Insurance Specialist for billing Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Shield and commercial carriers. Knowledgable inquiries only. M/ F, 9 to 5. Call 703/3477152. Mechanic - small engine for busy year round shop near Dulles airport. Commission position earn between $35-$45K. Call for appointment and apply in person; Arringtons Equipment West, 106 Oak Grove Road, Unit I, Sterling, Va. 703/437-0501. National Publisher of directories, guides and maps has immediate opportunity for advertising sales rep. Protected territory with established account base guarantees commisssions in excess of $30,000 plus bonus first year. Applicants must have outside sales experience, be mature, independent and have reliable auto to qualify for training. Call 600-444-6505 (Richmond 741-1776). Need person to assist disabled lady. Must be physically capable for lifting. Some night and weekend work required. Must have drivers license and own transportation. References required. Call 703/3471611 during day to schedule interview. Operators - dozer, grader, loader, scraper, roller. Also pipelayers, lukeman, laborers, truck drivers with DOT certified and CDL and heavy equipment mechanic. Experience required. Apply within, R.L. Rider & Co., 30 John Marshall Street, Warrenton. 703/347-1611. EOE. OTR Drivers - Homady Truck Line requires 1 year experience, 23 years of age Start: 23 cents - 26 cents/ mile based on experience. Excellent benefits. Conventional/ Cabovers 1-600/343-7889. liable person for dairy farm, $300/ week. George Noland, Catlett, Virginia. 703/788-4883 after 6p.m. ' Registered Nurse • InHome Services Assistant. Part-time position with benefits. 24 hours per week in Culpeper. No evening, weekend or holiday work. Performs client assessments, and monitors inhome support services to aging population. Geriatric or home health experience preferred. Apply by March 22 to Personnel Office, Rappahannock- Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 703/825-3100. ACCOUNTANT Century Stair Company, a $10+ million manufacturer of custom wood products for the construction industry, is seeking a growth-oriented individual for its corporate accounting department. Responsibilities will include general ledger maintenance, financial analyses, the installation of a new accounting and financial reporting system, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in accounting; 3 to 4 years of relevant experience, some preferably in a manufacturing environment; and be familiar with computerized integrated accounting systems. An excellent knowledge of Lotus or other PC spreadsheets is also required. The individual must be an enthusiastic, organized self-starter with good communications and interpersonal skills. Century offers a very competitive salary and benefits package and the advantage of a growing, dynamic company in an outlying location 25 miles from the beltway. Qualified applicants are requested to send their resume including salary history and requirements in confidence to: Century Stair Company P.O. Box 365,Haymarket, VA 22069 __Attention: Controller U.S. CENSUS BUREAU ENUMERATORS # $6.00 PER HOUR 24 CENTS PER MILE CAR ALLOWANCE Census field workers needed. This is a temporary position lasting approximately 4 to 6 weeks. The enumerators are responsible for visiting households and conducting interviews. TO QUALIFY YOU MUST: ★ BE A U.S. CITIZEN ★ ★ TAKE A WRITTEN 30 MINUTE TEST * * BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD AND MEET ★ ★ EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS SET BY ★ ★ STATE & LOCAL LAWS ★ it HAVE AN AUTOMOBILE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER it it AND A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE it Qualified applicants should apply as soon as possible by visiting the following locations: HEALTH DEPARTMENT MAIN STREET WASHINGTON, VA DATES: MARCH 5,12,19,26 TIMES: 10:00 AM (APPLICANTS CAN VISIT THE VA. EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION) Applicants should bring with them 2 forms of identification such as Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, or Social Security Card. Applicants should be prepared to stay approximately one and one half hours. it An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer *

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY amr Teachers' North Carolina Job Fairs: Administrators across North Carolina interviewing prospective teachers. Hickory: April 6; Raleigh: April 21; Greenville: April 27/28. Free. Information packet: 919-7330704. Texas Refinery Corp. needs mature person now in this area. Regardless of experience write: N.W. Hopkins, Box 711, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. Truck Driver For building materials supplier. Good pay and benefits. Must have or obtain Class B license and furnish driving record. Drug test and physical required. Apply in person at Jim Carpenter Co., Madison, 703/948-6841. Truck Drivers — Tandem dump truck experience, $10.00 per hour. Must be DOT certified. Bring current driving record to: J.B. Shotwell & Son, Inc., 1106 Sterling Road, Sterling, VA. (703)450-2340 We are now taking applications for a Part Time Salesperson See Francis Huffman Luray Motor Company 26 N. Broad Street Luray. 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Water System Treatment Plant Operator. Position #26043. Haymarket Correction Unit 26. Performs all tests required by the State Water Control Board and State Health Dept, for the wastewater and drinking water for this facility. Performs all daily sampling and testing of plant. Familiar with all instruments pertaining to testing and sampling of water. Perform inspections of institution (ex. Grease Trap Plant) and lagoon, perform preventative maintenance on pumps, blowers, motors, etc. as required by VWCB. EOE/M/F. Submit state application to: Department of Corrections, Employee Relations Unit, P.O. Box 26963, Richmond, Va. 23261 by 5p.m. on 3/23/90. W« nNd on* more fulltime cook to complete our staff at The Country Cafe. Excellent opportunity to (jrow with us. Salary negotiable, depending on experience Call 703/675-1066! Help Wanted 93 Farm and Garden Caretaker/ Yard Worker needed for full time position on small Washington farm. No housing available. Good salary. Call evenings and weekends. 703/675 PRODUCTION WORKERS We are now accepting applications for fulltime Production Workers in the Mailshop for all shifts. Production and attendance bonus are available. Excellent benefit package offered including health, life and disability insurance, indoor gym and swim club membership. If you are Interested contact Carol Henry at Communications Corporation of America, Boston, VA. 703/547-1700. If you have applied in the last six months you need not reapply. REGISTERED NURSE R.N. needed for weekend/ holiday coverage. Warrenton/ Manassas/ Culpeper areas. Excellent per visit rate plus mileage. Home health experience preferred. Hunt Countiy Home Health 578 Waterloo Rd. Warrenton, Va. 703/347-4774 or Manassas 703/369-4771 $240,000 A Year $20,000 A Month $5,000 A Week Call 703/760-8596 24 Hr. message WANTED IMMEDIATELY Full Time/ Part Time TRUCK DRIVERS | AND WAREHOUSE WORKERS Commercial drivers license required. Also requires DOT physical. Good driving record. Good benefits. Apply In Person: Marshall Farmer’s Co-op Marshall, Va. EOE CONTRACT CLEANING SERVICE NEEDED Large Multi-Office Facility in Town of Warrenion All Janitorial Duties Expected Including cleaning bathrooms, floors, desks, windows, etc. Hardwood floors to be kept scrubbed and waxed. Desire reliable company with references. Reply to Box Z c/o Fauquier Times-Democrat PART TIME CUSTODIAN Custodian Needed for Multi-Office Facility 1. Many waste baskets to be emptied daily 2. Changing furnace & AC filters 3. Carpets vacuumed daily 4. Halls kept clean & waxed 5. Dust all surfaces 6. Clean glasses daily at front office entrance 7. Clean inside windows twice year 8. Change flourescent bulbs as needed 9. Clean 7 restrooms - 2 kitchen areas 10. Damp mop 4 stairways 11. Cleaning equipment and supplies to be furnished by our company 12. Maintenance room to be kept in order, paper towels and toilet tissues, etc. to be distributed throughout building Individual must be dependable, trustworthy and have own transportation References required For more information, please reply to: BoxAA / c/o Fauquier Times-Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va. 22186 Land Sales $30,000-$50,000 Manassas based land development company seeks sales professional who loves the outdoors for rural land sales. All leads provided. Must work weekends. Short term (6 months) with long term opportunity. Call Riverbirch, Inc. for appointment 703/369-7331 WANTED FULL TIME AND PART TIME LICENSED CNA’S 3-11 and 11-7 SHIFTS FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITY For more information and confidential interview please contact: DIANA PINTO, DIRECTOR OF NURSING CULPEPER HEALTH CARE CENTER 602 MADISON ROAD CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 22701 (703)825-2884 CONTROLLER A growing manufacturing company in Warrenton, Virginia is offering a challenging opportunity for an experienced Controller. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, planning and controlling cash flow, personnel/ labor and general affairs, corporate planning, budgeting and credit/ inventory control. Would prefer candidate to have a college degree in finance with 5 years experience. A strong administrative background is preferred. We need an innovative professional to join our management team. Please send your resume and salary history to: Rt.6, Box 302, Warrantor!, Virginia 22186 EOE. CARPENTERS Century Stair Company in Haymarket, Va. is looking for a person with excellent carpentry skills to install rails in the metropolitan area. We supply tools and a vehicle to drive to the various jobs. Excellent benefits offered. Applicant should be career orienteB and a hardworking, self starter. Experience in rail installation not necessary, good carpentiy skills a must. Please apply in person or send resume to: P.O. Box 365 Haymarket. Va. 22069 ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Accounting/ Management Company seeks flexible, part time (20-24 hrs/week) Accounting Assistant with general ledger experience. Lotus a must. Person will generate and keypunch journal entries, perform account analysis, maintain checkbooks, pay bills, reconcile bank statements for two small companies and assist Accounting Manager with special projects. Please call Mrs. Scutford at _703/347-4770 S& Caterair international LET YOUR CAREER TAKE FLIGHT IN THE ’90'S! Caitmrwtr Inteniatfonal (formerly Marriott In-Rite Services) is the premier airline catering company in the world. Our customers are some of the most prestigious airlines in the domestic U.S. and abroad. Currently, we have the following openings available at our Washington Dulles International Airport facility: * Assistant Aircraft Loaders * * Airline Food Preparers * * Cooks * * Dishwashers * * Porters * * Stock Clerk * We offer a wide array of benefits which include free meals and uniforms. For more information. call our Personnel Office -Monday thnj Thursday between 8:30 and 11 30 A M. and 1 00 and 4:00 P.M. (Some positions redure l<nowiedge of oriental cuisine). Caterair International ,VA (703)471-4011 EOC orr (703)471-0413 M/F/D/V 15 Thursday, March 15, 1990 Pruning key to high peach yield By KHJHAKD MARINI and HOWARD ROLLINS Rappahannock New« Contributing Writer* During the past eight years we have identified some of the factors influencing yield and fruit quality. We believe that yield can be improved in many commercial plantings simply with improved tree training and pruning. We have recorded yields of 400 to 600 boxes per acre for Redhaven and Loring respectively. These data indicate that the low, open-center form can be quite productive if trees are pruned with the following considerations in mind. Pruning severity: It is important to balance pruning and nitrogen fertilization to encourage shoot growth for next year’s crop without reducing yield and fruit color. As pruning becomes more severe shoot growth, shading, fruit size, and leaf nitrogen content increase, whereas yield and fruit color decrease. Varietal considerations: Peach varieties differ in their ability to produce flower buds. There are three . important points to realize about the fruiting potential of a given variety. (1) Flower bud density (buds/foot of shoot) differs from year to year due to environmental conditions and crop land. (2) Bloom density varies annually due to bud density and winter injury. (3) Bud and flower densities vary with variety in a given year. Springold, Biscoe and Cresthaven usually produce more than 20 flower buds per foot of shoot, while varieties such as Harmony, Marhigh and Marqueen usually produce less than 12 buds per foot. The observant peach grower will prune trees more severely when there is a potential for a large crop. Trees with a heavy bud crop and varieties that produce small fruit should be pruned most severely to reduce thinning costs and to improve fruit size. Importance of light: In 1983 the quality of fruit developing in different canopy positions was characterized. Fruit from the tree top had slightly greater red color and soluble solids than fruit from the bottom of the tree. Light in the immediate vicinity of the fruit does not seem very important since shading studies have indicated fairly poor relationships between percent full sun and fruit size, red color, firmness and soluble solids. Canopy position: Shoots developing in different canopy locations vary in fruiting potential. Upright shoots in the tree center are often 50 percent longer and have 40 percent fewer flowers compared to upright shoots on the tree periphery. Although interior shoots are less fruitful than peripheral shoots, the most productive open-center peach trees possess fruiting shoots along the scaffold branches to the tree center. To maintain fruiting wood on the tree interior, completely remove water sprouts with lateral branches. Heading to a lateral with fruit buds will produce vigorous shoot growth and shading from the pruning cut. Retain unbranched watersprouts with fruit buds and sprouts oriented more than 40 degrees from the vertical. The weight of fruit pull these shoots down and prevents a vigor problem. Shoot quality: Long shoots produce the largest fruit. We have found that as shoot length increases from six to 18 inches, fruit weight increased from 77 to 91 grams. Long shoots produce more leafy auxiliary shoots and resulting photosynthates are transported to the nearby fruit. To ensure large fruit, remove fruiting shoots less than 10 inches long. Record keeping: Most issues of “Fruit Notes” in 1990 will have suggestions for keeping good records to assess orchard profitability next fall. As each block is pruned this winter, record the man-hours required, the wage per hour or per tree, and the total cost. ■ If hydralic or pneumatic pruners were used, record the number of pruners and the model of tractor that were used, and the number of hours each piece of equipment was used. Hours of use can be multiplied by operating cost per hour to obtain equipment costs per acre, or per block, for each piece of equipment. Richard P. Marini and Howard A. Rollins Jr. are Extension Service horticulturists specializing in fruits and orchards. Budget Continued from page 1 em Virginia is expected to receive a minimum of $1.5 million, according Sen. Clive L. DuVal, D-Fairfax. To meet a possible shortfall of nearly $500 million, the lawmakers made several revisions to the budget package. Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sit 10 a.m. Every Month STATE GRADE s FAT CATTLE 1st. Tees,, 1 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2“ Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale • Consignments Welcome. For further information call 364-1S66 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55 The pension tax plan that was adopted during the 1989 Special Session was redrawn, saving the state $116 million. A $100 million construction loan fund was established to help pay for capital projects that were frozen by former Gov. Gerald L. Baliles at the first signs of a slowing state economy. The state also repealed a $22.50 tax credit instated last year, Report Continued from page 1 that teachers receive more training in the family life curriculum and in the use of the school’s computers. Other areas where the committee felt that there is room for improvement included suggestions that the school system consider providing more space for the library and special education classrooms, that radios and crossing arm guards be installed on all buses, that the administration provide more timely and effective evaluation of staff and that a plan be developed for regular evaluation of the curriculum. &fje &appafjannocfc J}cto£ now offers FAX MACHINE SERVICES To send information: Any U.S. destination $5.00 - first sheet $2.00 - each additional sheet To receive fax information: $4.00 - first sheet $1.00 each additional sheet ZEfjc Jxappafjannoch JfrctoS Main St. Washington, VA. 703/675-3338 Fax: 675-3088 Save Your Green - St. Patrick's SPECIALS Buy 50 Pounds Of Any Variety Seed Potatoes (Kennebec’s, Red Pontiacs, Irish Cobblers or Russets) In Stock at our regular price and get a FREE 50 lb. bag of 5-10-10 FERTILIZER SAVE ON ONION SETS 2 Pounds-Yellow Danvers or White Silverskins 2 LB and ^ 2 Pounds Red Onion Sets 1 LB 98* 88' Full 3 Cubic Foot Bag Compare pine bark mulch.$1.98 bag. Spring Gardening Specials From Your Lawn & Garden Headquarters! Rappahannock Farmer's Co-op 987-8555 RAnington Farmer's Co-op Culpeper Farmer's Co-op 439-3254 825-2200 Warrenton Farmers Co-op Marshall Farmer's Co-op 347-7100 364-1533 freeing up an additional $58 million to the state. The total budget package cleared the Assembly overwhelmingly. Only Sen. Dudley J. Emick, D-Botetourt, Robert E. Russell, R-Chesterfield and Mark L. Earley, R- Chesapeake, voted against the budget bills. Gypsy moths Continued from page 1 spray will be marked off with red balloons, Mr. McAninch said. He reassured those gathered at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Scrabble that neither spray material represents any health risk to mammals, but suggested those at home when the spray planes come over might find it more pleasant to stay inside during the spraying and suggested that people not hang wash out on the day the spray is scheduled. He said that the spraying will be done in late April or early May, depending on how the caterpillars develop this year. Local radio stations will be notified, to begin announcing the spraying schedule a day or so before it is scheduled. The spraying will be done in early morning or in the evening, when winds are low, when it is not raining, but not when humidity is very low, he said. Alumni Continued from page 11 favor, including the three-point line. Leake himself benefited there, hitting a long set shot for a swish at the halftime buzzer to bump the lead to 34-29. He said that before the Contests, the players were reminded that “it’s all in fun, to take it easy on each other. But once the buzzer sounded,” Coach Leake admitted, the “fun” became downright competitive basketball. “I was real pleased and thankful to the community that so many showed up to enjoy two nights of good basketball.” He said that plans have already begun for next year’s tournament, which will probably be scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend to give even more alumni an opportunity to return. Coach Leake added that a Shenandoah Motors in Front Royal has expressed interest in sponsoring the event. “That would put a whole new emphasis on it — and that’s what we were looking for.” After a three-year layoff, Coach Leake said his goal was to reestablish the tournament as an annual event. “Next year, we’ll have four new coaches, have a whole new draft, and even more players — I hope.” Coach Leake invited anyone with suggestions about how to improve the tournament to call him at the high school (987-8575). As for his alumni coaching career, Leake said it’s over. “I’m going to retire 1-0.” 1 -800-ACS-2345 In Virggm« c*U Of your local Amencan Cancar Society office

Baseball Continued from page 11 than moving up to varsity after gaining several years’ experience. Illnesses and college-hunting trips have also cut into the team’s practice time recently, but the players on the diamond Tuesday seemed eager to practice their fundamentals, and willing to follow Coach Van Horn’s suggestions. Though the lineup has not yet been set, the coach said he expects to rely heavily on his two returning starters from last year’s squad, Philip Daczewitz and Bill Atkins. Both made All-District honors last year, with Daczewitz at first base and Atkins anchoring the outfield at center. “Bill is an excellent center fielder,” Coach Van Horn said. “He gets a good initial jump on the ball, right off the bat.” He’s the fastest player on the team, and will lead off the batting order. Daczewitz is multi-talented, bringing a strong arm to the mound in relief as well as handling first base duties for the Panthers. Although he will probably spend most of his time in the infield. Coach Van Horn said he will also look to Philip for relief pitching as the team’s “closer.” So far, Daczewitz is the only confirmed pitcher in the lineup. The team lost all of its starters, and the coach is trying out several youngsters who he feels have potential. Robbie Settle has some experience as a pitcher in Little League, and Tremayne Allsberry got some mound training on last year’s team, although he wasn’t a starter. Keith Jenkins will likely round out the rotation. Senior Scott Tummeyer may also see some time on the mound this season, the coach added. In the outfield, Atkins will keep his center field spot, flanked by Paul Butler and Keith Gore. Gore will also double as the team’s back-up catcher. The other positions are not set at this time, according to Coach Van Horn. The team is well-rounded in r terms of age, with all four grades represented. The six seniors are Daczewitz, Atkins, Allsberry, Tummeyer, Settle and Butler. There are four juniors, Mitch Terry, Gore, Tom Brown and exchange student Kentaro Otani. Three sophomores came out this year, Jenkins, Chris Sutton and Justin Ferrence. And three freshmen are also jockeying for a spot on the roster, Tyrone Starks, John Mallory and Richie Lillard. One factor in the team’s favor, he said, is that many of the players can double in two or three positions. And in many cases, the first team player is an upperclassman, who is backed up by a freshman. “That experience can teach the young guys a lot,” he said. The coach noted that the team really showed its dedication even before practices began. “They came out and really worked their butts off for two days rebuilding the field.” The basepaths were dug and the dirt replaced to improve the footing, and the pitcher’s mound got some major rebuilding work as well. And after a tape measure proved that the infield area was not symmetrical on both sides of the field, the team members removed sod on the short side and replaced it with fresh dirt to even up the perimeter. The team, Coach Van Horn concluded, is eager to start the season. “We’re out here every day, working on the basics, the mechanics and the fundamentals.” Marriage license The following marriage licenses were issued at the Clerk’s office during the past week: Donald Ray Bright, Flint Hill and Virgie Mae Foster, Flint Hill. Jonathan Hartley Dowell, Rixeyville and Catherine Sue Campbell, Amissville. Henry Dwayne Rudder, E. Bemstadt, KY and Tabitha Sue Woodward, Castleton. Burned out Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter NO CAUSE HAS BEEN established for the fire that destroyed this house, owned by James Phillips, on Route 645 in Amissville on March 7. According to Amissville fire captain Scott Chamberlain, the fire started somewhere upstairs, but the damage was so extensive that the precise cause could not be found. Mr. Phillips’ family got out of the house safely, and are staying with friends in the area. A cake raffle, with cake donated by the Country Cafe in Washington, at the high school last weekend raised $150 for the family. Firefighters from Amissville, Flint Hill, Castleton, Washington, Sperryville and Warrenton battled the fire for about three hours. “They put a good stop on it,” Capt. Chamberlain said. V Softball Continued from page 11 In the field, the coach has stressed communication. In past seasons no one talked. “It’s better, but we still need work.” Those are the fundamentals, she stressed, “Good hitting, good fielding, good communication.” The team’s goal this season is to make the district playoffs, which they missed by one game last year because of the abbreviated schedule. The team’s attitude is great, she said, boosted by new team jackets and equipment bags for the girls. “They are really trying to prove themselves, to show that the girls’ program can be real good too.” The Lady Panthers begin their regular season next Tuesday with a home game against Manassas Park. The game begins at 4 p.m. at the softball field, between the School Board office and Rappahannock County Elementary School. B & B Guild sponsors dinners The Bed & Breakfast Guild of Rappahannock County (Washington, VA) will sponsor two progressive dinners this spring. Guests, limted to 24, will begin the Friday, April 20, candlelight progressive dinner at 6:30 p.m., with libations and hors d’oeuvres on the veranda of Sycamore Hill House, high atop Menefee Mountain. Soup and salad will be served at the charming Victorian Foster-Harris House in the heart of historic Washington. Dinner participants will sample an entree in the original classrooms at the beautifully restored SchoolHouse Restaurant in Flint Hill. Coffee and dessert completes the evening at Heritage House, a tasteful 1837 manor house in the village of Washington. The second progressive dinner on Sunday, April 22 begins at 1 p.m. at Bunree in Amissville, with potables and canapes in this gracious farm house. Soup and salad comes at Caledonia Farm, a federal-style 1812 farm house nestled in the Blue Ridge Foothills. Guests will then drive to Thistle Hill in Boston, Va, situated on a hillside facing the Blue Ridge, for a main course. Dessert and accompaniments will then be sampled at the Conyers House, a restored 1815 former general store, and the county’s oldest inn. Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons in this gracious community, according to a spokeswoman for the guild. The cost of either dinner is $40 per person or $75 per person for both dinners including tax, tips and gratuities. For reservations contact Camille Harris at Foster-Harris House (703) 675-3757. For further information contact Phil Irwin, Caledonia Farm, Route 1, Box 2080, Flint Hill, VA 22627, (703)675-3693. frReal Estate Directory Combo real estate advertising available in nine papers through the Rappahannock News Office «, Call for information 675-3338 r Keal estate transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Mary Hughes Hynes Tr. to Wayne W. Waller and wife, 20.08 acres. Piedmont District. $260,000. , Roy W. Thomas and wife to Andrew J. Dwyer and wife, 2 acres, Hampton District. Gift. F. Preston Pulliam and others to Rowland Evans and wife, 90.3786 acres, Stonewall District. $216,908.64. Michael W. 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ITJ Washington, Va 22747 675-3033 ~~ The Country Property People Mitizie Young 675-3555 John Bums , 675-3982 Alex Sharp 675-38*7 Butch Zindel 937-5703 Kevin Day 937-3185 Joy Benedict 937-5234 Hazel Zinn-Day Rental Agent 937-3185 ■■HBHi NX TIMBERBUILT CONSTRUCTION CO. Traditional Craftmanship with modern materials and methods Let us help you create an energy efficient, attractive home Also: • Additions • Outbuildings • Metal Roof Work Excellent references GREG FOSTER • 703 675-3901 MARK WALLACE • 703 675-1012 Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker (703)987-8088 PRIME LOCATION on Rt. 211 between Sperryville and Washington, over 3100 sq. ft. building on 1.57 acres with general commercial zoning. $265,000. Secluded 31.5 acre mountain tract just minutes off Rt. 231 in the F.T. Valley. Deeded right of way to property. $79,000. Owner will finance. Sperryville, on Rt. 211, Fruit stand and gift shop on 1.5 acres. $59,000. Owner Financing. 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