Rappahannock News, March 29, 1990

paliannockjfe ■} ,< itS Rappahannock County s Family Newspaper Since 1877 > •: fi . PAID CIRCULATION NOW *?V 3,077 [AHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2,722 if* t\ ’ ^ -■*t*a*-#*r - :rA. ASS 40th Year, No. 13 14 pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation THURSDAY. MARCH 29,1990 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3349 35 Cents Old Rag Bulletins Gardening tips inside f Though last week's snow slowed the season, fhost county residents are thinking about gardens. Inside this week there is an insert devoted to "Home and Garden," and on page 11 Wesley P. Judkins, an Extension Service specialist in horticulture, offers tips on how to get the garden started right, as well as how to keep it producing through the season. Extended daylight arrives j Sunday, April 1 marks not only April Pools day but also the beginning of Daylight Savings Time, the boon to charcoal makers and barbeque grilf manufacturers, friend of evening duffers and foe of youngsters who will now leave for school in the dark. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before retiring Saturday evening. Those who awaken ? f Sunday morning feeling like they need another hour's sleep can look forward to* gaining it back — on Oct. 28. jjfitegister for town election Saturday, March 31 is the last day for ■ town residents to register to be eligible to vote in the election on May 1. The registrar's office in the courthouse will be open Thursday and Friday, March 29 and 30, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. And, for last minute registrants, the office will also be open Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 5.p,m. For more information about registration, call the registrar's office (6753739). Hunter safety course - - The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will offer a hunter safety „ s ^ course for early birds eager to fulfill the :f requirement before the fall hunting season begins. The course will be held on April 10, ‘ and 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will be taught by Game Warden Dee Watts. The tentative location is the second floor meeting room of the Second National Bank, located at the corner of Main and Davis Sts. in Culpeper. For more information, contact Warden Watts (8254966). Snow postpones‘murder’ The high school drama club's f performance of Agatha Christie's "The Hollow" scheduled for last Saturday evening, March 24, was postponed due to the snow. It has been rescheduled to this Thursday, March 29. The show stars Susan Estes, Skip Giles and Liz Oliver, and is r directed by Beth Briggs. Curtain time for ' this final performance is 8 p.m. in the high * school auditorium. Tickets are $3.50 and - ;l, will be sold at the door. : April 1 Is Census Day . ^ ■ The Census Bureau reminds fesidents ;; ' that Sunday, April 1 is Census Day, and that all census forms should be filed out and returned to the bureau by that day. Any residents who do not mail their forms back will receive personal follow-up visits by Census enumerators, a process which adds greatly to the cost of the nationwide count. Some area residents have mistakenly received reminder cards through the mail, but Census officials explain that they were F sent by mistake and should be disregarded. Government . Sv,, J.- ■ ■ at a glance ; • Board of Supervisors: Monday, i April 2,2 p.m., courthouse. Regular ^ ; ( monthly meeting. See agenda, page 2. » • Water and Sewer Authority : ^ Thursday, April 5,7:30 p.m., courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. Weekend weather ^ According to the extended forecast „ from the National Weather Service, there is 4 a chance of rain each day this weekend, with daytime high temperatures in the mid50s to near 60 degrees. Nighttime lows will drop into the mid-40s. Students of recycling A. Photo courtesy Scott Currie MEMBERS OF THE RCHS Environmental Club have been collecting soda cans for recycling. This Saturday, the entire county will observe Beautification Day, with a roadside clean-up planned beginning at 9 a.m. at the county park. There will also be an aluminum can drive at the park from 9-11:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the seventh grade trip to Williamsburg. For more information about the clean-up effort, call Nina Stamer (675-3810) or the county office (675-3342). $4.5M school budget passed By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock New* Staff Writer The Rappahannock School Board’s first budget work session was its last for this year. The board unanimously passed the $4.5 million budget submitted by School Superintendent David Gangel last Tuesday evening. Dr.Gangel will present the school budget to the Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting on April 2. The supervisors have scheduled a work session for Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m., followed by a public hearing on the school budget April 30 and a vote at the regular meeting May 7. Dr. Gangel recommended some changes in the budget and the board approved them before it was adopted, including deleting $11,605 from the state aid revenue and from expenses. This was money for a grant program used for preventing drop outs. During the current year the funds have been used to hire a part-time coordinator and supplies. Dr. Gangel told the board that Rappahannock will reapply for money under this program and if the county receives a grant, he will ask the supervisors to add it to the school budget then. An extra $2,259 was added to the portion of the budget funded by the county, and to expenses, representing an increase in Rappahannock’s share of the costs of operation of Piedmont Technical Education Center, the regional vocational education center in Culpeper County. The final budget adopted by the General Assembly did include some funds for vocational education centers (the governor’s budget as submitted did not), but Richmond still provided less money than had been anticipated when the local budget and Piedmont’s budget were first prepared. After those changes the total budget of $4,507,999 is up $279,697 Over this year’s budget, an increase of 6.61 percent. The county’s share of the budget, $2,459,019, is up $300,284 over the current budget. The 13.91 percent in local funding was necessary, Dr. Gangel explained, beSee BUDGET, p. 14 jail bids rejected Project will be readvertised for competitive negotiation By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Board of Supervisors voted Monday evening to reject all bids for the jail addition and readvertise the work under competitive negotiation. When the supervisors first considered the bids last Wednesday, County Administrator John McCarthy said when options were added to make the bids as nearly comparable as possible, D C D Construction’s bid totalled $292,296, Kenbridge Construction’s bid was for $291,400, Baugham Construction Company proposed to build the addition for $225,616, and Arrowwoods Company submitted a bid for $222,726.50. “They’re the apparent low bidder,” Mr. McCarthy said. Architect Steve Biegel said that he recommended that due to Baugham Construction Company’s experience working with jails, including doing the work to make the current jail useable, he recommended the supervisors authorize him to negotiate with Baugham to do the work for $220,000. Commonwealth Attorney Peter Luke explained that, under state law, there are two types of bids, competitive sealed bids and competitive negotiation. The jail addition had been advertised for competitive sealed bids. “We’ve had past experiences with Baugham,” Supervisor Chairman Hubert Gilkey said. “We’ve had pretty good luck with them.” “As far as the work they did, I didn’t have any probSee JAIL, p. 14 Building height amendment wins planners' nod By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer After two months of public hearings and debate, Washington’s Planning Commission has passed on to the Town Council two zoning ordinance amendments requested by The Inn at Little Washington. The planners recommended approval of an amendment which will allow any structure to exceed the height limitation of 35 feet with a special use permit. The present ordinance allows only private dwellings and public buildings to exceed the 35-foot limit, but requires that for each foot of height above the 35-foot an additional foot be added to the minimum required setback. The proposed amendment would abolish the requirement for additional setback. The Inn requested the amendment so that their proposed addition can be constructed parallel with the existing structure, which is built up against the property line. The second amendment, which would allow parking for a commercial use on another parcel with residential ownership under common ownership, was sent to the council with a recommendation for denial. The amendment was requested to allow the Inn to provide parking for its guests on a lot built on one of the parcels of the L.O.M.P. subdivision (formerly the Stuart property) across the street from the Inn. Although the Inn’s property is zoned Village Mixed Use, the L.O.M.P. property is zoned Rural Residential, with a minimum lot size of 1.5 acres. The planners agreed that to allow parking for an off-site commercial use, particularly a use not allowed in a residential zone, would be offensive to the residential character of the neighborhood. “Consider that there are houses right next to the planned parking lot,” Commissioner Mark Bailey said. “This is zoned residential — the property owners thought they had protection. Now they find that they don’t.” Commissioner Arthur Neufeld agreed, noting that when the L.O.M.P. partnership (which included Patrick O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch, the Inn’s owners) applied for the subdivision the planners were told that when the partnership was dissolved the lots would remain in Rural Residential uses. “I can’t See AMENDMENTS, p. 14 Effort to increase teacher pay has reaped dividends By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Several years ago the Rappahannock Education Association, representing the county’s public school teachers, challenged the School Board to bring Rappahannock’s salaries up to the average of the surrounding counties. To a significant extent that goal has been achieved. Rappahannock’s beginning teachers’ salaries are somewhat below those of surrounding counties, and salaries of the most experienced teachers lag far behind those offered in most surrounding counties. However, for teachers in the mid levels of teaching experience Rappahannock’s salaries range above the average of our nearby neighbors. A comparison between salaries offered in Rappahannock with the average of those offered in Culpeper, Madison, Page, Warren, and Fauquier counties shows that Rappahannock teachers earn less than the average of the counties around us in for the first three years, but beginning with a teacher’s fourth year, with three years of experience, he will begin to earn more than that average. (The figures cited for comparisions of salaries are those which appear in “Salary Schedules for -•»— Rappahannock County Teacher Salaries —« - Average of Teacher Salaries in five surrounding counties (Madison, Page, Warren, Fauquier and Culpeper) Number of years of experience —r— ID Graphic by Brenda Ducker , =7* Classroom Teachers, 1989-90,” a publication by the research service of the Virginia Education Association. The information on Rappahannock County’s school budget was provided by Superintendent David Gangel, and the budget figures for the surrounding counties were provided during telephone interviews with school officials in each county.) Rappahannock’s salaries continue to lead the average of those around us through the 17th year. Then, since our county’s pay scale levels into a five-year shelf for the 16th through the 20th years, while surrounding counties continue to give supplements for each year of experience, our teachers begin to lag behind. A county by county comparison is interesting and reveals seemingly whimsical differences in formulating salary scales. Rappahannock compares most favorably with Madison County. Madison is the only county nearby with a lower starting salary: $19,421, or $613 less than our entry level of $20,234. Rappahannock salaries continue to lead Madison’s, some years by more than $2,500, and in the 18th year by $565. But in the 19th year, Madison pulls ahead by $200. The next year, a teacher’s 20th See SALARIES, p. 14

General District Court docket The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County General District Court on Friday, March 23: Jeffrey Scott Anderson, possession of marijuana, first offender status, continued for 1 year, $40. Rachel Ann Alexander, 67/55, $36/20. Bradley Edward Allen, 73/55, continued to May 25. Lawrence F. Altaffer III, 68/55, $39/20. Jeffrey Scott Anderson, 68/55, $39/20. Bruce Bell Barclay, 72/55, $51. Sandra Epling Barker, 68/55, $39/20. Donald Wayne Bartum, 70/55, $45/25; illegal radar detector, $30. John Quincy Bellingham, 68/55, $39/20. Bruce Tracy Bennett, reckless driving (85/55), $85. Samuel Philip Bingham, 68/55, $39/20. Kenneth Murlin Black, 70/55, $45/20. Carroll Eugene Bond, 68/55, reduced to 64/55, $27/20. Carlton Lempira Bonilla, 68/55, $39/20. Lawrence J. Brailsford, 70/55, $45/25. Jon E. Brandon, 67/55, $36/20. John Alonza Burke, 67/55, $36/20; illegal radar detector, $30. Wilson Randolph Burke, 73/55, $54/25. Darrel Keith Campbell, defective equipment, $25/25; 69/55, $42. Wallace Theodore Canard Jr., driving while intoxicated, continued to May 25; 72/55, continued to May 25; no operator’s license in possession, continued to May 25. Arthur Candenquist, 67/55, $36/20. Jessie K. Carter, driving while intoxicated (3rd offense in 10 yrs), 6 months in jail, 5 days to serve, $300; drive while suspended. Clarence Wilmer Case Jr., 74/55, $51/20. Walter Martin Cheatle, 71/55, $48/20. Beom Rae Cho, 67/55, $36/20; no opera' ir’s license in possession, complied with law. Virginia Diane Chumley, 68/55, $39/20. Herman Paul Clouston, reckless driving (90/55), $100/25. Edgar Kyle Cooper, 68/55, $39/20. Howard Wulsin Coon, 71/55, $48/20; no operator’s license in possession, complied with law; no registration card, $15. Wilson Parrish Daugherty, 72/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25 and costs. Robert Dairl Dickerson, 67/55, $36/20. Arthur Henry Digges Jr., 74/55, $57/20. Jeffrey Lee Duncan, 67/55, $36/20. Richard B. Duval, no registration card, $20/25; 70/55, $45. Daniel R. Duvall, 67/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25 and costs; illegal radar detector, $30 and costs. Susan Eaton, reckless driving (80/55), continued to May 25. Eugene S. Eskow, 70/55, $45/20. Michael Spencer Fahey, 69/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25 and costs, $25 suspended; no registration card, complied with law. Frank E. Ferre, 70/55, $45/20. David Ingram Freeborn, 74/55, $57/20; expired state inspection, $15. David Keith Gearhart, 68/55, $39/20. Albert Vito Giambalvo, 74/55, $57/20. Kenneth William Gibson, 68/55, $39/20. Arthur Carl Gunn, 74/55, $57/20; no operator’s license in possession, complied with law, no registration card in possession, $15. Richard P. Harrington, 73/55, continued to May 25; illegal radar detector, continued to May 25. William Anthony Harrison, reckless driving (accident), reduced to improper driving, $25/20. Valentine H. Harwood, 71/55, $48/25. Bruce C. Hempel, 69/55, no prosecution. Wendy Ann Hill, 69/55, $42/20. S-P-R-l-N-G FEEDER CATTLE SALES MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. Madison Mills, Va. THURSDAY March 29 April 12 7:00 p.m. HEIFERS and STEERS (Some Cows and Calves) Cattle Will Be Weighed the Day of Sale 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For Further Information Contact: MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. MADISON MILLS, VA. TEL. 672-2811 D.W. Tucker Orange, Va. Dial 672-1119 or 672-2811 - M.J. Tucker Orange, Va. Dial 672-2882 or 672-2811 Yes! Please enter my new subscription to ftappaljattnocfe JJetos Aubfcrtptum rate* 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: Second class postage paid at the Post Office at Warrenton, VA. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. POSTMASTER, please send 3579 to Box 631, Warrenton, VA. 221860631. Keith W. Mclnturff, 70/55, continued to April 10. Laurie S. Miller, 68/55, $39/25. Linda Gale Mitchell, 69/55, $42/20. Patrick Noel Murphy, 69/55, $42/20; no registration card in possession, complied with law. Karen Elaine Ohmans, 70/55, $45/20. Joyce Ellen Oliver, 68/55, $39/25. Carltona H. Pace, 72/55, $51/25. Uk Hyun Park, 73/55, $54/20. Susan Marquand Parrish, 70/55, $45/20. David Parsotan, reckless driving (86/55), $100/25. Barbara Ellen Perris, 68/55, $39/20. James Thurman Pitts, 69/55, $42/20. Robert Lee Rector, 70/55, $45/20. Dane Kenneth Rinehart, 69/55, continued to May 25. James J. Rouse, 69/55, $42/25. Charles Irwin Rowe Jr., 74/55, $57/20. Douglas Arnold Ryder, 68/55, continued to May 25. Joseph M. Schech, 68/55, $39/20. John Allen Shanahan, 74/55, $57/20. Robert M. Simmons III, 68/55, $39/20. William M. Singleton, defective equipment, $30/20. Roy Lee Stanley, 67/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25 and William T. Smithdeal III, 67/55, $36/20. Samantha Swann, expired operator’s license, $15; 71/55, $48/20. Kevin E. Tanksley, 70/55, $45/20; expired registration, $20. Nicolas Tchertkoff, 68/55, $39/25. Roy Matthew Thigpen, 74/55, continued to May 25; no operator’s license in possession, continued to May 25. Roger D. Thrush, 74/55, $57/20; no valid registration card in possession, complied with law. Dianne Leslie Walbrecker, reckless driving (85/55), $85. Matthew Stephen Warshawsky, illegal radar detector, $30/20. Andrew Jackson Weber, reckless driving (82/55), continued to May 25; no operator’s license in possession, continued to May 25. Michael Preston White, 72/55, $51/25. Catherine Anne Williams, 69/55, $39/25. rr Jonathan Frances Wilson, failure to comply, continuedito April 10. Norma Joyce Wise, 70/55, $45/20. Frank Martin Yodie, 68/55, $39/20. Michael Todd Zimmerman, no valid state inspection, $15/20. 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 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on April 11, 1990, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard, in the Courtroom of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County in Washington, Virginia, the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing pursuant to Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, for the purpose of considering the following matters: 1) Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance amending, Articles 1,6, 7, 8, and 9. The purpose of said Amendments shall be primarily to bring 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 therefor, and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. 2) Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 5-4-1, to allow structures to be built up to a height of 45 feet by special use permit. 3) Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 5-8-4, to allow parking connected with a commercial use on residentially zoned land owned by the operator of the commercial use, by special use permit. 4) An Ordinance to vacate Lot #4 of the LOMP Subdivision, and to merge that vacated lot with Lot #5 of the LOMP Subdivision. 5) Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow the use of package treatment plans for existing structures, where the existing septic and drainfield system has failed or no longer meets the requirements of the. Commonwealth of Virginia Health Departfhent. After the said public hearings, the Council may decide to: 1) Adopt said Ordinances or Amendments; 2) Modify said Ordinances or Amendments; 3) Or take no action on said Ordinances and Amendments. Copies of said Amendments or Ordinances subject to public hearing will be available for view by the public during normal working hours at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County and at the Zoning Administrator’s Office on Main Street in Washington, Virginia.' All parties desiring to be heard on these matters should appear at the time and place as stated above. Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr. Attorney for the Town of Washington, Virginia County emergency log Fire & rescue The following calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: March 20: 3:01 a.m., sick call, Rt. 647, Flint Hill Fire Department and Amissville Fire Department; 7:53 a.m., chimney fire, Rt. 650, Sperryville Fire Department; 10:11 a.m., auto accident, Rt. 211 West, Sperryville Rescue Squad and Washington Fire Department; 9:03 p.m., chest pains, Rt. 211, Amissville, Amissville Fire Department. March 22: 8:03 a.m., nose bleed, Rt. 522, Town of Flint Hill, Flint Hill Fire Department and Washington Fire Department; 8:23 a.m., allergic reaction, Rt. 647, Washington Fire Department and Chester Gap Fire Department; 1:24 p.m., structural fire, Rt. 729 & Rt. 615, Amissville Fire Department. March 24: 8:36 a.m., structural fire, Rt. 646, Madison County, mutual aid, Sperryville Fire Department. Sheriff's log March 20: auto accident, Rt. 211 East; public service, Rt. 615, Castleton; public service, Town of Wash ington; auto accident with injuries, Rt. 211 West, Sperryville; missing person, Rt. 618, Woodville. March 21: domestic, Rt. 610, Chester Gap; larceny, trespassing, Rt. 522, Boston area; reckless driving, Rt. 640, Amissville; intoxicated driver, Rt. 618, Castleton. March 22: burglar alarm activated, Rt. 662, Huntly; larceny, Chester Gap area; possible breaking and entering in progress, Rt. 669. March 23: vandalism, Rt. 211, West of Washington; petit larceny, Rt. 211, East. March 24: suspicious person, Rt. 642; public service, Rt. 211 West, Amissville; auto accident, Rt. 211, East of Massies Comer; harassing, telephone call’s, Rt. 211; public service, Rt. 211, West; suspicious vehicle, Rt. 621, Woodville; alarm activated, Rt. 637, Flint Hill; public service, Town of Washington. March 25: cow’s out, Town of Flint Hill; bull in the road, Rt. 522, Woodville; disturbance, Rt. 522, Chester Gap. March 26: suspicious person, Rt. 621; public service, Rt. 626, Castleton; bull out, Rt. 628, Fodderstock Road. Supervisors' agenda The following items are on the agenda for the regular monthly meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, scheduled for Monday, April 2 at 2 p.m. at the courthouse. The topics listed are tentatively set for consideration, but the agenda is subject to revision before the meeting. Public hearings will begin at 7 p.m. • Call to order • Minutes of March meetings • “About Our Schools:” Dr. David Gangel: Presentation of school budget, fiscal year 1990-91 • M.T. Griffin, regional forester, Virginia Department of Forestry • Public comment Old business • Steering committee: Consultants for area plan and housing rehab projects • Revised budget session schedule • Gypsy Moth program update New business • Health insurance proposals for fiscal year 1991 • Resolution on VaCO appointment to Commission on Population Growth and Development • Damage assessment coordinators • Office space: Extension office, zoning and administra tion Appointments • Planning Commission, Jackson District: David Fannon (term expires April 21) • Library Board: Helen Platt, Mary Quaintance Snead (terms expire) Executive session • Contracts: Town Hall purchase • Personnel Accounts Public hearings • Special Exception 89-1101: Mitchell subdivision • Ag-Forestal District tagons: Mulky Mountain and Haskell/Johnson districts • Extension of county jurisdiction for enforcement of motor vehicle laws onto private streets in Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Chester Gap • Response to request for proposals for cable television service: Adelphia Communications ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ARE YOU A RESIDENT OF THE TOWN OF 1 WASHINGTON, VA? ] ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE TOWN OF 1 WASHINGTON ELECTION ON MAY 1 st? H If not, you can still register to vote at the General Regis- H trar’s Office: H County Courthouse ] Gay Street, Washington, VA H Office is Open: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays * 8:30 to 4:30 J And Saturday, March 31 st from 9 to 5. 4 SATURDAY, MARCH 31 st 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 ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On April 2, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at the Courthouse Building in Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, to consider for passage an Ordinance designating certain private roads or streets within Blue Ridge Mountains Estates to be “highways” for law enforcement purposes. The effect of the adoption of this Ordinance would be to extend into said private roads or streets the motor vehicle laws of the County of Rappahannock and Commonwealth of Virginia: The full text of said Ordinance is available for review in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, and the office of the County Administrator. All persons who wish to be heard on the Ordinance as proposed, should appear before the Board at the time and place abovestated. Peter H. Luke County Attorney

Democrats to host 7th District convention Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter RE-ELECTED TO ANOTHER TERM, the county Republican Committee’s officers are, from left, Treasurer Hugh Chrisman, Secretary Sheilah Sweet and Chairman John Marocchi. Marocchi re-elected as county's GOP chief By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer Retired Navy Admiral John Marocchi received the enthusiastic endorsement of about two dozen county Republicans last Friday night, who re-elected him to another term as chairman of the county committee. “I have never seen a more effective and dedicated county chairman than Admiral Marocchi,” said Maurice Herndon, “and we owe him a debt of gratitude.” The committee’s other two offi" cers, Treasurer Hugh Chrisman and Secretary Sheilah Sweet, were also re-elected to another two-year term. Seventh District Congressman D. French Slaughter could not attend the meeting because of the opening of the district high school art exhibition in Winchester, of which he is honorary chairman, but his chief of staff, Rick Holchum, spoke to the meeting on his behalf. The congressman, Mr. Holchum said, “has always risen to the top. He was an accomplished legislator in Virginia, and now he is the same in D.C.” He pointed to two recent accomplishments, laws expanding the battlefield park in Fredericksburg and a new highway interchange in Prince William County, as evidence of Mr. Slaughter’s work. “That might not sound like much,” he said, “ but for someone who is not a committee chairman and is a member of the mi-. nority party” it is an accomplishment. He stressed Mr. Slaughter’s devotion to conservative principles of fiscal responsibility, noting that the congressman was recently honored for the fifth year by the Watchdogs of the Treasury, and has been endorsed for re-election by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Holchum pointed out that Mr. Slaughter has gained a reputation on Capitol Hill as an advocate for the elderly, and was at the front of the recent movement to repeal the Medicare surtax on senior citizens. “He saw the shortfalls of the catastrophic health plan before anyone else.” Mr. Slaughter, he added, also .supports legislation to allow the elderly to convert life insurance and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) to long-term health care policies without a tax penalty. He criticized the findings of the Pepper Commission, which advocated national health insurance, with an estimated cost of $66 billion. “The failing was that they did not assign how the money would be raised or where it would come from. Our feeling is that the elderly will be asked to pay for that one too. ” On foreign policy, Mr. Holchum said, “Eastern Europe would not be where it is today without Ronald Reagan and the strong defense he advocated. We need to continue that strong defense - the congressman is not anxious to act on the so-called ‘peace dividend’.” He pointed to recent Soviet threats and military maneuvers in the upstart republic of Lithuania as evidence that Mikhail Gorbachev is not ready to let go his grip on the Soviet empire. “He let the satellites go, because they were a financial drain. But now a part of the country wants to break away, and what does Gorbachev do? Troops are massing on the border, communications are blocked and the people are told to turn in their weapons. “That is the Soviet Union we must be aware of,” he said. Congressman Slaughter continues his practice of not accepting honoraria, Mr. Holchum said. “He believes that the citizens of the Seventh District pay his salary, and he doesn’t need it supplemented by corporations whose views might not be shared by his constituents.” The biggest problem with the most recent ethics bill proposed in the House, he added, was that the reform measures were tied to a 40 percent pay raise for members of Congress. “The congressman voted against it although he saw some positive things in the ethics bill... Congress is moving in the right direction, although it probably has a lot farther to go.” He suggested that the Winchester Star was right on target with a recent editorial, which stated that any Democratic nominee is going to have a tough job in this fall’s campaign convincing Seventh District voters that they should send yet another Democrat to Congress. 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Ptl. 703-743-4240 - uguouijuuuijuumumujuuuuum uuuuijuujuuuj By LOU HATTER Rappahannock Neva Staff Writer The Seventh District Democratic nominating convention will be held at Rappahannock County High School on May 19, followed by the district picnic, which will probably be held at the Child Care and Learning Center, county chairman Doug Baumgardner told a meeting of the county caucus last Thursday night. There are three announced contenders for the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Congressman D. French Slaughter Jr. of Culpeper, who is running for his fourth term. All three spoke to the dozen county Democrats who gathered at the courthouse. Mr. Baumgardner noted that the last time the Democrats ran a candidate for the Seventh District seat was in 1984, when Mr. Slaughter beat Lou Costello in a race for the open seat. “This year we will not give the incumbent Republican congressman a free ride,” he added. Alexander L. “Sandy” Peaslee, a retired career Foreign Service officer and attorney, told the group he wants the seat because “French Slaughter does not represent the Seventh District.” He pointed to a poll of district residents conducted just before Christmas, 1989 which found that housing and the homeless, the environment, child care, nuclear energy and education topped the list of important issues of those polled. “The voters of the Seventh District are willing to have more money spent on these programs, and less on defense. When asked who they would vote for if the election were held today, Mr. Peaslee said, 57 percent of those polled said they would support a moderate Democrat over Mr. Slaughter, who was supported by only 27 percent of the sample. The concerns voiced by district residents, he said, are “precisely contrary to French Slaughter’s record right up to 1990 . . . His record is clear: He is for not spending on these programs. He cuts millions from domestic programs and adds billions to defense programs.” Mr. Peaslee said he supports a reordering of priorities to stress those domestic needs, including treatment and education to fight drugs, a reduction of Social Security taxes, mandatory assignment of doctors to treat Medicare and Medicaid patients, and a foreign policy which encourages peace. On the controversial issue of defense, where many conservatives and moderates have urged caution in the face of an apparently receding Soviet threat, Mr. Peaslee said he follows the Nuiin doctrine, espoused by Georgia Democratic Senator Sam Nunn, chairman of the Armed Services Committee and a moderate. “I favor carefully crafted defense expenditures,” he said, rather than the “never seen a defense expenditure he didn’t like” philosophy of Mr. Slaughter. Robert E. Frazier of Earlysville, in northern Albemarle County, ran for the seat in 1984 as an independent. The retired Air Force and airline Kappanannock News photo/Lou Hatter POTENTIAL DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGERS for French Slaughter’s Congressional seat are, from left, David Smith of Winchester, Robert Frazier of Earlysville and Alexander “Sandy” Peaslee of Charlottesville. pilot told the audience that his main concern is the deplorable state of the nation’s finances. He distributed copies a speech given by Senator Charles S. Robb last December which points out that this year the national debt has risen to $240 billion. Servicing that debt, Mr. Frazier added, is the government’s third largest outlay. “I don’t understand what’s going on with our nation’s finances.” Speaking of the legacy of the 1980s, including Mr. Slaughter and President Ronald Reagan, Mr. Frazier said “I like the movies -- and in .some ways I like Ronald Reagan. But this make-believe cowboy has led us down the road - and it’s time to come out of the movies. “There just aren’t enough dollars to go around,” he told the group. Spending priorities must be established, including defense expenditures. Although he supports reductions in some programs, Mr. Frazier cautioned that he does not advocate cutting our defense programs and readiness “to the point of vulnerability to a sneak attack or inability to strike targets swiftly on a global basis.” Of the race against Mr. Slaughter, he said, “We’ve got a job to do, to educate the electorate.” David Smith of Winchester, a businessman and ordained Methodist minister, is the son of Delegate Alson Smith, one of the most influential members of the Virginia House. “I hope,” he told the group, “that the words Mr. Smith goes to Washington will ring true in November.” He said he too feels that Congressman Slaughter’s support in the district is “soft. The issues are there - he doesn’t represent the Seventh District.” Mr. Smith said he favors a strong defense, but questions specific programs, including the Stealth bomber. The cost, he noted, has been estimated at somewhere between $.5 and $1.5 billion. “Some people question its effectiveness, and even whether it has a mission.” Another priority, he said, is to really rid the country of drugs through a sustained effort, including the military. He suggested that the troops which President Bush wants to eliminate from Europe could be brought back to this country and used to more effectively patrol our borders. “Right now our borders are a screen door.” In the bargain, he added, those soldiers and their families will bring extra money to the economies of the areas where they are stationed. He acknowledged that the proposal is controversial. “It’s one you’ll probably disagree with strongly, or agree with strongly, but it is a plan.” “I don’t know,” he added, “that the federal government can take the responsibility of teaching morality.. . they’ve failed miserably so far . . . but one thing that the government can do is to control controlled substances.” Pointing to the recent action of the state’s General Assembly in rescinding a pay raise due to the budget deficit, Mr. Smith said, “that’s called leadership. Virginia is famous for it, starting with Jefferson . .. the people in Richmond said that we’re not going to take this raise because we have a shortfall. ” Although Congressman Slaughter did not vote for the pay raise recently proposed by the U.S. Congress, Mr. Smith said, neither did he stand up and forcefully state his opposition, nor did he rally other members in opposition to the plan. “That’s called leadership, and I think that the people of the Seventh Dis trict expect and deserve that kind of leadership.” Asked about their financial commitment to the campaign, which Mr. Baumgardner estimated might go as high as $500,000 this year, all three candidates said they are willing to undertake it. Mr. Smith repeated his father’s wisdom, which has been offered to a number of Democratic hopefuls, including Gov. L. Douglas Wilder. “The first thing that you’ve got to do is go to three friends and raise $1,000 each.” That support, he added, has mushroomed to “something over $40,000 in pledges” already. Noting Mr. Peaslee’s reference to the poll which showed Mr. Slaughter’s support is weak, Mr. Smith added, “a lot of people — Republicans and Democrats alike -- are not opposed to a challenge. Your numbers are accurate.” Mr. Peaslee said he feels it is important to raise most of the necessary money from within the district, and preferably in small amounts. “Rather than soliciting a few for a lot, I prefer to solicit a lot of people for a little money. The influence on the congressman is then a lot less.” He added that he supports Dr. Larry Sabato, of the University of Virginia, who advocates reform of campaign financing. Noting Mr. Baumgardner’s figures, which indicate that the cost four years ago of $250,000 has now doubled, he said, “it’s a very serious problem. 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jvappapamtocR An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher LOU HATTER 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.-Fit Published by the Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Newspapers, Inc. Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation. THURSDAY, MARCH 29.1990 Bravo, Mr. Bailey Washington Planning Commissioner Mark Bailey was right on target, in our view, when he said that there has got to be a threshhold of trust built into the town’s zoning ordinances. He was referring to the debate about an amendment to the ordinance to allow commercial buildings to build to a of 45 feet, 10 feet higher than the present limit of 35 feet. The extra height could not be added by right; under the amendment proposed by The Inn at Little Washington a special use permit would be required. Several planning commissioners questioned the wisdom of the amendment, arguing that, although the Inn’s proposal is relatively modest and within the spirit of the proposed amendment, subsequent applications could stretch not only the spirit but the letter of the ordinance as well. We appreciate those concerns, but as Mr. Bailey pointed out, that is what the special use process is all about. When the application for a permit is made, the planning commission and town council can express their reservations, if any, about the plan. Restrictions can be attached to the permit which are binding on the applicant. That is the idea behind the special use permit — it allows certain things which otherwise could not be done — but it .puts the governing body in control of how those restrictions will be relaxed and how much leeway the applicant is given. Mr. Bailey’s comments during the first debate of the evening, about an amendment to allow off-site parking for commercial uses in a residential area, were also on the monev. That proposed amendment, also submitted by the Inn, would have allowed parking for a commercial use on another lot under the same ownership. In the Inn’s case, it would have eased their parking dilemma by allowing parking for the Inn’s guests on a lot created on one of the L.O.M.P. subdivision parcels across the street. However, it would also disrupt the fringe of a completely residential neighborhood along Blue Ridge Ave. by inserting a commercial use into the area. Though the properties along the west side of Main St. in that block are zoned village mixed use, the parcels behind them are zoned rural residential.' As Mr. Bailey said, those people bought their properties with the understanding and expectation that it offered the protection of residential zoning. They did not request a rezoning to allow commercial uses, and to allow someone to come in and, in essence, de facto rezone the property to allow commercial uses is wrong. We agree. Mr. Bailey’s comments and questions show thoughtful analysis of the questions before the commission. And, he seems willing to listen and consider the points of view of those who disagree. We commend his efforts. r PRESIDENT BUSH DOESN'T EAT HIS BROCCOLI - 1 DON'T SEE WHY 1 HAVE TO/ GREAT/-and just WHEN I’M TRYING TO GET HIM OFF TUWK FOOD // FIELDS AND TREES are bursting after last week’s snow and rain. Rappahannock News photo/Cindy Mahan Letters to the editor Historical perspective To the editor: Some citizens have ask the Historical Society to comment on the Inn’s proposed expansion. The corner of Main and Calvert Street is historically the center of the town of Washington in the early 19th century. Here stand three of the town’s original seven log cabins that remain from those times. From the census of 1850 we learn that Dr. Adolphus W. Read lived in one of those homes (now Mrs. Mattie Ball Fletcher’s home) and had his office across the street where the Health Department is now. In 1850 William R. Almond and his wife Ann Porter, lived across the street in what is known as the Almond House. Mrs. Almond was of the family for whom Porter street is named. The third log cabin is the home now owned by Mrs. Pamela Lynn. Mrs. Fletcher’s home was the site of the town jail, before we became a county, because for minor felons and debtors it was too far to send them to the county seat in Culpeper 24 miles away. All of these homes have been “pebble-dashed” or siding covered, but the original logs. .. they’re in there. Even earlier on lot 6 (the present site of the Health Department) was the site of an ancient building which was used as a courthouse, and village center when Rappahannock became a county, until a new building could be built. This building was torn down in 1904, although the Historical Society has pictures of it. Lewis Oden, a wheelwright, had his blacksmith shop next to the Almond House and the site of one of the five original town wells is between the Almond House and the Sisk House, now owned by the Inn. The well’s location is covered by a still visible cement cap. The Historical Society is not against expansion, but we do plead more moderation and less destruction of these historic sites. We often get visitors in the society’s building, many of them guests of the Inn. They always ask, “How have you managed to keep this town so 19th century” Many of them express delight in the ability to walk the quiet streets and look in our small shops. Letters policy The Rappahannock News is your newspaper. We encourage our readers to express their feelings on matters of public concern. “Letters to the editor” provides a forum for your opinion. Letters should be concise and not exceed 250 words. Letters that are too long may be edited due to space limitations. Whenever possible, letters should be typed and double-spaced. To be considered for publication, they must bear the writer’s signa They usually pick up a copy of the “Walking Tour of Washington. ” We also have two discriptions of the town of Washington, one written in the 1930’s and one in the early 1980’s. From an unnamed government engineer, quoted in F.C. Baggarly’s The History of the Town of Washington, Va." I little imagined that within a few hours of the capital of this nation, there was and is another Washington rich in beauty and in lore. I am told it antedates our national capital by more than one-half century. It is surveryed and platted and its lots are numbered and its streets are named. Notwithstanding the years it claims existence, its street lines are consistently preserved and its lots without exception maintain their original numbers and identity. It was unexpected and most interesting to find here in the Piedmont mountains of Virginia a town with blocks and streets scaled to city standards. It must have been located and surveyed by a magician, or it was a freak of nature that all the streets have a natural drainage to the intersections. Above all this —great mountain peaks look down. I cannot believe that this old town is without history." The second quote is from Ned and Elisabeth Johnson’s History of Rappahannock County in the chapter on towns. This section was written by Dorothy Davis. “A serenity abides in the streets of Washington. It is a legacy of an earlier time, created by buildings that blend into one another with complementary materials, colors, and scale, (my emphasis). The simple visual of windows, doorways, and restrained ornamentation produce a feeling of calm and security that contrasts with the rapid traffic on the by pass.” These two passages were written 50 years apart. It is the Historical Society’s earnest hope that these two paragraphs will still describe the town of Wasington 25 years from now. HELEN L. HOLSCHUH Historian, Rappahannock Historical Society Washington ture, address and daytime telephone number. Letters, which in the opinion of the editor, are libelous or in poor taste will not be published. Topics addressed should be of general interest to the community. Letters must reach the editor by noon Tuesday to be considered for publication that week. Letters may be mailed to the Rappahannock News, P.0. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747, or delivered to the news office on Main Street, Washington. Answer the Census To the editor: We would like to remind everyone to fill out and return their census form. They need to be in by Census Day, April 1. You never know, we could get a big grocery store or a Junior High School in this area if you’d just send in your Census form. Since you’ve sent in your Census in the last couple of years, it’s paid off; now we are getting a new Rappahannock Library. We hope you’ll do this for you and your future needs. GIRL SCOUT TROOP . 547 “Panthers” patrol FRAN OVERDORF STACEY PAYNE HOLLYANN GANGEL CAROLINE BAUMGARDNER Soil test needed uie tjunur: The editorial attack against me in the last issue of the Rappahannock News ought to be put into better focus for the benefit of those who did not attend the last council meeting. After construction had already started, an application was made by Councilwoman Willis and her husband to make the house formerly owned by the Normans into a shop with three apartments. This is a property which the Mayor and I visited several months ago when it was being used by a single family. At that time the backyard area by the drainfield was filled with human sewage ankle deep. Although it is thought that this problem was created by adjoining properties where corrections have now been made, I believe that this house should not revert to use by three families plus a new store with oui naving an aeiua: sou test done to see if that soil is saturated or if it will perk sufficiently for the proposed use. While I believe we should require such tests in all cases, I feel it is especially important for a property with this history. With public health at stake, I do not think we should take the word of the Health Department or anyone else that everything is fine when no soil tests have been performed. I didn’t want someone’s word; I wanted to see test results. But no tests had been run by anyone. Worse yet, none were agreed to as a condition of the permit, which was immediately approved. The Rappahannock News apparently thinks this is a sound way to proceed. I, for one, do not. WILLIAM E. WICKENS Washington Mandela just a terrorist To the editor: The U.S. support for Nelson Mandela encourages more terrorism in South Africa. Mr. Mandela has been trans- - formed from a persecuted political prisoner into a triumphant hero. The truth is that he is an unreformed terrorist whose goal is the same sort of socialist tyranny that has brought increased proverty and despair to most of Africa. The Bush Administration and our nation’s mass media are concealing the truth about the recently released South African prisoner. When Mr. Mandela was arrested in 1962, after several years of bloody terrorist activity, police found in his possession 210,000 hand grenades, 48,000 land mines, 50 tons of high explosives, and the plans of 107 buildings that were to be blown up. At his trial, he boldly indicated that he planned sabotage. Is this the record of a mere political prisoner? U.S.-backed pressure on the South African government to release Mr. Mandela has sent a signal of encouragement to other terrorists throughout the world. If Mr. Mandela is now a hero, then crime indeed does pay. Mr. Mandela had repeatedly refused to renounce violence, yet the pressure to release him, especially from the United States, continued to rise. It even grew after Mr. Mandela’s wife Winnie publicly supported the tactic of necklace murders to intimidate blacks into supporting the revoluntionary campaigns. Mr. Mandala has continued to call for armed struggle since his release and has also demanded the nationalizing of South African industries. He wants to do to productive South Africa what likeminded, successful terrorists succeeded in doing to once-thriving Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. And yet, in spite of all this, he has been invited to come to the White House in Washington by President Bush. This support for Nelson Mandela amounts to an open invitation for terrorists to toss their bombs, blow up buildings, and kill innocent people even here in the United States. South Africa should be left alone to work out its own internal problems, problems which it has made progress towards solving in recent See LETTERS, p.5

Saying goodbye to James J. Kilpatrick Last week, one of Rappahannock County’s most famous residents quietly left the county for the last time. James J. Kilpatrick, of White Walnut Hill Farm outside Woodville, moved with his wife Marie to Charleston, South Carolina. This week, his final column bearing the “Scrabble” dateline appeared in newspapers across the country. It was titled simply, “Saying goodbye to Rappahannock County.” But, as usual, those spare words belied the beauty of the prose that followed. In a reminescence of his 24 years in Rappahannock, Mr. Kilpatrick evoked a verbal portrait of the county and its splendor through the seasons that left my mind swimming. “Why can’t I write like that?” I asked myself. The answer, of course, is that no one else can write like that. No one describes our county with the eloquence and obvious love of Mr. Kilpatrick’s writing. I’ve been reading Mr. Kilpatrick since long before I ever dreamed I would be his neighbor. ;Long before, in fact, I dreamed that I would enter ;his profession. You see, my dad was a journalist, and as when -my brother and I were young Dad passed along examples of Mr. Kilpatrick’s writing as some of the best. T Whether he is writing about politics or lanIguage, Mr. Kilpatrick weaves words into verbal ;tapestries stunning in their eloquence and persuasiveness. Later, as a teenager in the turbulent ’60s, Dad clipped Mr. Kilpatrick’s columns to buttress his -arguments in favor of conservatism — arguments 'that generally fell on the deaf, liberal ears of his •older son. Frankly, they often left me angry; because although I disagreed vehemently with his conclusions, I couldn’t fault the logic and thought that produced them. From my choir. . . by Lou Hotter After college, in various towns in Pennsylvania and Tennessee, the columns kept ariving in the mail, carefully dated and folded inside notes from Dad: wonderful vignettes of life on the morning side of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Piedmont Virginia. I remember a story about a February snow, seen through Mr. Kilpatrick’s window, of squirrels scampering across the lawn and birds flitting from the feeder to the bushes mid back. What a beautiful place Scrabble must be, I thought. Little did I know that soon I would be living five miles down the road in the F.T, Valley. And you know — Mr. Kilpatrick was right. Every word of those columns is true. Rappahannock County is as beautiful as he says. No one can truly capture the beauty in words, of course, but no one else comes close to Mr. Kilpatrick’s pictures. When I finally met Mr. Kilpatrick — I had bought a copy of his book, “The Writer’s Art,” and asked him to autograph it as a Christmas present for my father — I told him of my earlier frus tration over his conservative ideals and the writing that expressed them. He laughed and his blue eyes twinkled as he replied, “Well, we’ll just agree on the writing, then.” For the past four years, as the editor of the Rappahannock News, I have always been aware that Mr. Kilpatrick, among other well-known journalists, is one of my regular readers. Sometimes the thought makes me uneasy, but mostly it’s been a source of inspiration. Whenever I’m tempted to leave something done only halfway, I remind myself of my readers. They will notice. And although Mr. Kilpatrick will probably no longer read the Rappahannock News each Thursday, I for one will still strive toward the high standards of writing that his columns inspire. Because, you see, my other readers will still notice. Along with his love of words, Mr. Kilpatrick has left me with a more substantive reminder of his many years in Rappahannock County. I first heard him quote Alexander Woollcott at the Madison County library, about a week after I became editor of the paper. I wrote the quote down, and have never forgotten it: “I count it a high honor to belong to a profession in which the good men write every paragraph, every sentence, every line, as lovingly as any Addison or Steele, and do so in full regard that by tomorrow it will have been burned, or used, if at all, to line a shelf.” Among those “good men,” without doubt, stands James J. Kilpatrick. Goodbye, Mr. Kilpatrick. I, for one, will miss that Scrabble dateline. But thank you for the many beautiful pictures of Rappahannock County; and rest assured that there was at least one reader who finished reading that last column through a blur — and it wasn’t rain. I know you will weave the same stunning tapestries of words from your new home in Charleston. I’m looking forward to reading them for many years to come. Letters Continued from page 4 years. Who are we to judge South Africa? Aren’t we worrying about a splinter in our brother’s eye while we have a beam in our own? For more information, contact me at: 381 Stuyvesant St., Warrenton, Va. 22186. JAMES B. HUTTJR. Warrenton Shop appreciates support To the editor: We wish to thank all the citizens of Culpeper and the surrounding areas for the generous donations of clothing and household items they have given to the Culpeper Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. We also want to say “thank you” to all of our customers who support the shop. The Thrift Shop, located at 219 . Waters Place, just off Culpeper St. behind Swan’s, strives to serve the community by providing good usable clothing and household items at a reasonable cost to the public. The volunteers, CMH Auxiliarians, who keep the shop open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for sales and accepting donations deserve a big “thank you,” too. These donors, customers, and hard working volunteers contributed a total of $24,000 to the Culpeper Memorial Hospital in 1989. Don’t you think all concerned should get a round of applause? EDWIN & EVELYN RODDA Co-chairmen, CMHA Thrift Shop Culpeper Smiles increase boosts Co-op's refund More than 800 members and patrons of Culpeper Farmers’ Cooperative Inc. heard reports on the Cooperative’s 1989 operations at a series of annual meetings held during the week of March 12. The Co-op’s annual meetings were concluded with the official Annual Membership Meeting held in Culpeper on March 15 at Culpeper County High School. Other meetings were held for the Co-op’s branch stores located in Warrenton, Marshall, Remington, Rappahannock and Maurertown. Executive Vice-President and General Manager T.E. Gore reported the Co-op’s gross sales for 1989 of $20.5 million were $708,000 above 1988. Sales increases were recorded in feed, seed, crop production chemicals, farm supplies and general merchandise. Net savings of $915,000 allowed the Cooperative to declare a patronage refund of 5.04 percent. This was the twenty-seventh consecutive year that Culpeper Farmers’ Cooperative Inc. declared a patronage refund and also revolved patronage equities back to members and patrons. The Co-op, organized in 1932 with a beginning capital base of $1,200 in membership fees collected from the original members, has returned a total of $7.5 million back to its members. In addition, the Cooperative has a long history of providing excellent quality production products and technical service to its members and patrons, Mr. Gore told the members. Earl S. Hawkins, president of the cooperative, reported that the Board of Directors had authorized various expenditures for the purpose of upgrading the Cooperative’s 65 unit truck fleet and also to further improve the Co-op’s data processing, computer, and inventory system. Three injured in wreck on U.S. 211 in Sperryville A Culpeper man was charged ■ with failure to drive to the right of the roadway after an accident last Tuesday on U.S. 211 just east of Baldwin’s Service Center in Sperryville. According to Trooper C.A. Moore, who investigated the accident, Timothy Randle Jenkins, 27, of Culpeper, was westbound on U.S. 211 in hs 1979 Camaro when he allegedly veered across the center line and into the eastbound lane. A 1987 Toyota owned by Sandra L. Hitt, also of Culpeper, and driven by a juvenile, was eastbound on U.S. 211 after leaving Baldwin’s service station. 1 Trooper Moore said the juvenile told him that when he saw Mr. Jenkins’ car in his lane he applied the brakes and slid off the right side of the road, where his car was struck ' nearly head-on by Mr. Jenkins’ Camaro, which had also veered almost completely across the eastbound lane and onto a paved area off the shoulder of the road. Trooper Moore said that after the impact the Toyota skidded backwards about 45 feet, coming to rest on the bank of the Thornton River. The Camaro spun around and came to rest facing in the opposite direction, resting nearly in the Toyota’s skid marks, he added. The driver and a passenger in the Toyota, also a juvenile, as well as Mr. Jenkins, were taken to Culpeper Memorial Hospital, where the passenger was treated for facial cuts. The two drivers were not seriously injured. Fire and rescue personnel from the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department, Sperryville Rescue Squad and Washington Fire Department responded to the accident. Trooper Moore estimated damage to the Toyota at $6,000, and damage to the Camaro at $2,000. Allen Y. Stokes of Sperryville, and R. Chilton Stone of Remington, were re-elected to serve on the Cooperative’s Board of Directors. Also elected as directors were Gregory A. Smith of Culpeper and Dwight Peck of Spotsylvania. Culpeper Farmers’ Cooperative Inc. is an independent cooperative with over 4,000 members. Retail stores located in Culpeper, Remington, Warrenton, Marshall, Sperryville and Maureftown sell a variety of farm, home, lawn and garden and hardware products. The Co-op also operates a livestock feed manufacturing plant and two fertilizer blend plants. Several Co-op employees were recognized for milestones of service 3Tljc ftappaljannock iftctos 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 QElje &appafjannock iictos Main St. Washington, VA. 703/675-3338 Fax: 675-3088 Real Estate £=)■ Eileen M. Day REALTOR -- PREPURCHASE LOAN It is said that putting the cart before the horse is doing things backward. However, getting a mortgage loan BEFORE you buy a house makes sense to a lot of buyers. It's called a prepurchase loan and it's gaining in popularity. Obtaining a loan commitment before buying a home has its appeal. With all those verifications, credit checks and other steps out of the way, buyers are able to shop for a home they know they can qualify to buy. Sellers, too, are interested in buyers whose loans are assured. It eliminates the main bugaboo. The process also speeds up the waiting time between contract and settlement - sometimes to only the time it takes to complete an appraisal. There are possible downsides too. If a buyer's choice fails to meet the lender’s appraisal standards, time may be lost in reapplying for loan approval. interest rates may change so rapidly that a loan commitment gets out of date, since few lenders allow applicants to lock in an interest rate until a contract is signed. 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 67£>-3033. We’re here to help. at the meetings. Employees receiving awards were: 5 Years: Hank Dockery, Fred Huff, Ed Rickels, Warrenton; Guy Gochenour, Maurertown; Peggy Haldeman, Marshall. 10 Years: Buster Beier, Winkie Carder, Culpeper. 15 Years: Bruce Dean, Culpeper. 20 Years: Kenny Buracker, Rappahannock. 25 Years: Doug Smoot, Culpeper. 30 Years: Jim Strother, Warrenton. 40 Years: Earl Williams, Culpeper. The time machine 20 YEARS AGO April 2,1970 L.V. Merrill, proprietor of Merrill Motor Company at Washington, Va., is celebrating his 41st year as a Ford Dealer in Rappahannock County. He has just been joined by Netus “Sonny” Brown of Sperry ville as salesman and assistant manager to the firm. Mr. Merrill began his sales career when Model A’s cost about $300 wholesale, he said, and many, many Fords have been marketed by him. He has a full service garage and service station in connection with his dealership and has handled Standard Oil products for even a longer period of time. 15 YEARSAGO April 3, 1975 Jim Bankston has assumed the duties of Game Warden for Rappahannock County, just in time for the opening of trout season. His appointment was effective Monday, March 31. Jim succeeds former Warden, Irvin L. Kenyon, Jr. who has taken a post in wildlife management, sitll under the Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries. A massive county-wide spring cleanup campaign is being planned for the week of April 1320 with a special concentration of concerted effort on Saturday, April 19. Dr. Noel Laing is coordinator for the cleanup. Much help will be needed to complete the cleanup and all who will assist may contact an area captain. 10YEARSAGO March 27, 1980 David Thornhill, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill of Boston, found a message last Wednesday from a youngster in the midwest. While working on his grandparents farm March 19, David spotted a balloon that had landed on the Thornhill’s property. The balloon had a card attached that read “Hi balloon finder!” The message was from Troy Garver, a Weekly Reader Writing Pal in Mrs. Wilson’s class at New Concorde Elementary School, New Concorde, Ohio. As requested, David sent the card back to the youngster, using the U.S. Postal Service instead of nature’s winds on the return trip. Rehearsals for the spring production of “Hello Dolly” are in progress nightly at Rappahannock County High School. This all school musical under the direction of Don Bomberger, will be performed April 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. at the school. 5 YEARS AGO March 28, 1985 Rappahannock County girls from age 13 to 15 are invited to join the Culpeper Girls Softball League. This will be the first year that registration will be open to Rappahannock residents. Registration will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moore Golf Complex in Inlet. 65th Running VIRGINIA GOLD CUP Celebrate spring with a family day of steeplechasing at Great Meadow, located near The Plains between Warrenton and Middleburg. Saturday, May 5 Gates Open 10:00 am First Race 1:30 pm Advance purchase of tickets required. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE. Please use the coupon below, or purchase your tickets at the following locations, including participating BMW dealers and other shops in the Washington area. ALEXANDRIA, VA End's Video 820-8820 ARLINGTON, VA Helshmu BMW 684-8500 FAIRFAX, VA Black, Starr & Frost, Fair Oaks Mall 5914320 BMW of Fairfax 560-2300 Erol's Video 690 4786 Great Falls Saddlery 759-3500 LEESBURG, VA Erol's Video 777-9105 MARLOW HEIGHTS Martens BMW 423-2700 MANASSAS, VA Manassas IBM Club 3674330 Italic's Restaurant 368-3600 Erol's Video 361-1616 T-Shirts Plus, Manassas Mall 330-5799 Sponsored by BMW iv •' 1' • For information call (703) 347-1215 McLEAN,VA Black, Starr & Frost, Tyson's Mall 790-8850 MIDDLEBURG, VA Black, Starr & Frost 687-3181 Dominion Saddlery 687-6720 OLD TAVERN, VA The Corner Store 253-5440 Great Meadow 253-5001 THE PLAINS. VA Rail Stop 253-5644 WARRENTON, VA Eroi'i Video 349-9192 The Hampton Inn 349-4200 Stable Door 347-2586 Horse Country Saddlery 347-3141 / SILVER SPRING, MD Tischer BMW, Inc. 890-3000 / ROCKVILLE, MD / Erol's Video 231-9566 / VOB Auto Sales / 984-8989 / / / / / VIRGINIA / GOLD CUP / P.O. Box 840 / Warrenton, VA 22186 f Please send me a ticket / application for advance tickets / to the 1990 Virginia Gold Cup. / WASHINGTON, DC / Erol's Video / 364-2286 / Name / -- f Add rest * / / Cily )// No tickets will be sold at the gate. State Hl Benefit Of Free Use of Great Meadow Year-round for Nonprofit Community Activi^es ARCOM

—Ml., mm —— I +***+' m wmamamm m —g—i Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11:15 a. 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. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Rev. John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a. m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 1 as follows: Flint Hill United Methodist at 11:15 a.m. with Communion, Sperryville at 10:00 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 8:45 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. 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. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Ray Berry Sunday: Worship Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Paul Markee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Nursery Provided. Quaker meeting There is an hour of silent worship, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays at the Child Care and Learning Center. Maranatha Independent Baptist Pastor: Rev. Clyde R. Woodard Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship & Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p. m. Friday: Teen Time 7 p.m. Sperryville Assembly of God Pastor: Rev. Ray Campbell Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Young People 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Saturday: Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p. m. Youth and Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Revival at Gid Brown Revival services began Sunday, March 25 and will continue through Friday, March 30 at Gid Brown Bible Church near Washington at 7:30 p.m. each evening. 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 6753662. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to all to attend. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Steven D. Parker Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m, Adult Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Health & Fitness Meeting 10 a.m. UMW Spiritual Study Group 9 a.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. Anniversary celebration On Sunday, April 1 at 3 p.m. mass groups of Macedonia Baptist Church will be joining together and celebrating their anniversaries The Tree of Life singers from Maryland will be guests. All are welcome. The Rev. James A. Price is pastor of Macedonia. Amissville Homemakers to meet me Aimssvuie nomemaKers Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Amissville Baptist. Special guest speaker will be Beverly Butterfield, Fauquier County Home Extension Agent. She will present a program on “Money Matters,” especially updating household insurance. Another guest speaker will be Betty Lentz, Census enumerator for our area. She will discuss the importance of returning the questionnaire, which should be done by April 1. According to Eastern Div. Publicity chairman Gloria Deal The Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA), is also forming another team for ages 16 to 18. Anyone intersted in participating should contact Billy Dodson at 937-4353 or Jon Heddleston at 987-8137. The RAA is also forming an Umpire Association. All interested persons who would like to umpire should call Jerry Brown at 937-3036. A reminder that Little League tryouts will be held on Sunday, April 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Stuart Field in Amissville and at Rappahannock Elementary School. Anyone who has not yet registered may do so on this By CATHY LOU SMITH Phone 937-5024 1 ".< - . . :: ...... J date, prior to tryouts. Call Billy at 937-4353 or Jon at 987-8137 for more details. Sponsors are still needed and appreciated. Send your donation to RAA in care of Cheryl Diggs, finance chairman, Rt. 1, Box 705, Amissville 22002. You may call her at 937-5157 for more details. Amiss ville Volunteer Fire and Rescue will sponsor a dance Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring Nightfall. Call Shelia at 9374357 for reservations; (must be 21). Anyone desiring to participate in this year’s contest for prince/princess (ages 3-7); junior miss/master (ages 8-12); or queen/king (ages 13 18) should call Cathy at 937-5024. Contestants will meet for photos and issue of tickets Friday night, March 30, at 6 p.m. at the fire hall. Amiss ville United Methodist Women will hold their monthly spiritual Life Enrichment program at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4. To donate items for the VFD auction set for April 28 at 6 p.m. call Paul Polling at 937-5205 or Carroll Ray Settle at 937-4781. The VFD monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Prospective new members are welcomed to attend. Last Tuesday Amissville Health and Fitness Group heard June Lewis speak on good nutrition. On April 10, Rappahannock Home Extension Agent Helen Smith will discuss Low-Calorie Cooking and Eating at the group’s weekly meeting from 10 to 11 a.m. at United Methodist. For the April 3 meeting, the discussion will be on “Selecting LowFat, High Energy Food.” Members losing the mdst inches and pounds in March will be recognized. Amissville Cub Scouts Pack 50 will hold its weekly meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church. On Saturday, Marcl] 31, the scouts will meet at Amissville Baptist at 8:30 a.m. to clean up 2 miles of Rt. 611 and then will go skating. Girl Scout cookies are still available. Call Sherry Wildman at 9374875 to pick up Cabana Creams, Samoas, Thin Mints, Tag-a-longs, Dosi-dos, Chocolate Chips and Trefoils. All boxes are $2.50. Mrs. Elva Compton and Mrs. Anna Fincham enjoyed the Senior Citizens dinner &t the United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 17. They also enjoyed dinner at Mrs. Fincham’s niece, Mrs. Lois Settle, who celebrated her birthday last Sunday, March 18. Other guests included Mrs. Sandra Sealoclrand her children Diane and Christopher, Gary Settle Jr. and Sr., Andy Settle and David Milboume. Cathy and Carrington Smith enjoyed dinner Saturday night with Georgette Franke and Naguib Mik- j hael in Orlean. A belated birthday wish to a spe- j cial lady. Mrs. Edith Webb celebrated her 97th birthday last Friday, March 23. Other birthdays include Mary Hartman, April 2 and Quentim Hibbitts on April 4. , Have a great week and call me with your news at 937-5024. Stop smoking programs offered “Special Delivery: Smoke Free” and “You Can Clear the Air” are two of three stop smoking programs being offered by the RappahanriockRapidan Health District. They are being funded by the Virginia Department of Health’s Health Education Risk Reduction Replication Grant. These two programs are free. Both programs are essentially self-help programs participants can work on at home. There is a onetime introductory session by the health educator to help participants get the most out of the program, plus a postcard follow-up. “Special Delivery: Smoke Free,” an American Cancer Society Program, is designed for expectant mothers who smoke. “The most important reason not to smoke is because you love your baby,” explained Sarah Jane Lee, health educator and coordinator of the program, “Smoking is especially dangerous for the developing baby. Poisonous gases and substances like carbon monoxide and nicotine reduce the amount of vital oxygen and food the developing baby receives.” “Although some women who smoke have normal babies, all too often the babies of mothers who smoke are born with greater medical problems. The newborn may have devel opmental problems, and is at greater risk of dying. “The more cigarettes a woman smokes the greater the risk to her baby. She even risks having a spontaneous abortion or stillbirth,” Ms. Lee warned. If the family members smoke, “after the baby is bom it will inhale second-hand smoke. As a result the baby will have more ear infections, colds, and other respiratory problems.” “Your child also needs a healthy caregiver. Smoking aggravates asthma, and may cause em physema, chronic bronchitis, and even lung cancer. Lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in women, ” cautioned Ms. Lee. “You Can Clear the Air” is a stop smoking program for anyone who smokes and wants to stop. It is based on self-help materials developed by the National Institute of Health. For pregnant women who want a more intensive program the health department is piloting, “Be A Winner” involves six two-hour group sessions. It is being offered in Fauquier County beginning April 12. There is a $6/session free ($36 total) for the program but it is free to Medicaid eligible women. This program can be offered whenever there are two or more interested pregnant women, Ms. Lee said. Anyone interested in the program may contact Ms. Lee the district health educator at the Culpeper Health Department at (703) 8251300. The programs are offered at maternity clinics or by appointment; There is - additional information about the programs at the Rappahannock County Health Department (675-3516). Gold Cup tickets on sale Tickets are now available through more than 35 outlets in the Washington area for the 1990 Virginia Gold Cup scheduled for May 5 at Great Meadow in The Plains. Once again, tickets will be sold only in advance and not at the gates. The policy, initiated last year, was adopted so that race goers could enjoy the races without the agony of sitting in long traffic lines approaching the Great Meadow race course. It worked and a sell-out crowd attended the races with little or no traffic delays. Gold Cup guests arriving early are traditionally treated to prerace entertainment. This year, skydiving and an exhibition by the mounted U.S. Park Police are among the festivities planned for race day. The Virgina Gold Cup, sponsored by BMW, is a hunt country steeplechase tradition dating back to 1922. The Great Meadow course is considered by some to be the finest new course built in America since World War II. Gates will open at 10 a.m.; post time is at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds from the day of racing go toward making possible free year-round use of Great Meadow for community activities and charitable organizations.. Tickets are available at participating BMW dealers, Erol’s Video stores and a number of shops in the Washington area. For more outlet information phone (703) 347-1215. For information on reserved spaces, call (703) 347-2612. For tent arrangements or to advertise in the race program, call (703) 253-5001. W. C. 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Tune ups & Repairs Sperryville Pike 703/020-8160 Attend Church Sunday This week's message brought to you courtesy of: By: Rev. Merlin Shorb Rappahannock Methodist Charge Flint Hillt Sperryville and Willis Chapel IS THEOLOGY IMPORTANT? A theology is an idea of God. We all have a God concept. That we may not speak the trade language of an academic discipline does not disqualify us. All of us are theologians. The atheist also has a God concept, a theology. But what I am trying to get at is the place of theology in human relationships. We meet folks every day who disagree with us. What shall our attitude be? If we stay off the subject altogether, we never hear another viewpoint. In either case we have failed to touch the theology, the person, of another. To tell the truth, my theology is not perfect. One of the reasons I keep searching the Scriptures (all of them) is to check out my understanding of God, to make my tneoiogy more biblical consistent. I accept the authority of the Bible because the Church has done so from its inception; but also because I do not consider myself to be greater authority. In other words, I stand under scriptural truth, not above it. If I am growing, then my ideas about God, imperfect at best, will be changing. As a Christian, I proclaim truth, much of which I do not understand. For example, how it was possible for God to exchange our sin for his righteousness (IlCor. 5:21) is more than this mind can hold. But I can still proclaim it because I believe it. God will always remain a wonder, a mystery. What God accomplished in Christ at the Cross is in the same category. Of course theology is important. But the importance of a truth. At this point all of us could use a little more humility. There is no scriptural warrant for unchristianizing anyone over a point of doctrine. The only incidents of breaking fellowship were over moral infractions, and then only for the offenders’ salvation. 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Birthdays highlight Flint Hill news '. Katie Welch celebrated her fifth birthday on Sunday with a party at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Welch. Also present were her grandmother Mrs. Betty Holbik of Fairfax and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch, aunt and uncle Mr. ana Mrs. Steve Welch, Nathan and Amber and her sister Emily. Katie Welch with her parents Bryant and Holly Welch and sister Emily motored to Fairfax on Monday to Chuckie Cheez to celebrate Katie’s birthday. Mrs. Linnie Cummings spent last week with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mre. Weston Klise at Portsmouth. Mrs. Cummings and Mrs. Klise retimed on Friday and Mr. Klise joined them here for the weekend. Mr. A.O. Smoot celebrated his birthday on Sunday at his home with a birthday dinner. Guests were Mrs. Smoot, Gary Smoot, Mr. and Mrs. James Bywaters and Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smoot and Krystal and Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Smoot Jr. and Scott of Front Royal. Mr. Smoot received many nice gifts. Scott Kinsey of Front Royal spent the weekend with Miss Sallie Lillard. Mrs. Edith Graves of Luray was a Sunday visitor of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunn of Mineral spent Sunday with the latter’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Gentry. Mrs. Mary Curtis spent Thursday to Sunday at Blacksburg where she attended the Postmasters Executive Conference. There were 192 Virginia Postmasters in attendence. Mrs. Bonnie Cameron and Kayla of Front Royal and Chucky and Jenny Presgraves were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Lillard By POLLY N. AYI.OR Phone 987-8136 and Chris. They had a birthday dinner for Chris. Chris Lillard was entertained with a birthday party by Jeff Lillard and Belinda Sexton at Front Royal on Saturday. Mrs. Irene Hamilton of High Point, North Carolina arrived on Sunday to visit her mother Mrs. Moffett Brady. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kinsey and boys Keith, Kevin and Scott of Front Royal were Sunday guests of Mr. Frank Huff. Keith spent the weekend with his grandfather. Mrs. Paula Howell of Madison Heights spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Paul Miller. They celebrated Mrs. Miller’s birthday. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. James Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dellinger and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Moats and family and David Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, April 1 at 11:15 a.m. with communion. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Breakfast guests on Sunday of Sallie Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kinsey and boys Keith, Kevin and Scott, Frankie and Sherry Huff and Robbie. Kevin Wade of Manassas was a Friday visitor of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Chucky Presgraves were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. ' / Sperryville residents entertain, travel Mr. Larry Jenkins and daughters Heidi and Heather were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins, Richard and Angie. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen of Washington wert also guests on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers of Stephens City were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor aid Heather. They also visited with Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Coffey and faulty- tyMr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins have returned home after spending the past three months in Clewiston, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde L. Hill of Point Harbor, North Carolina and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Gutch of Wilmington, Delaware were weekend guests of Mrs. T.J. Pillar. Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Cloe Jr. of Stafford were Sunday guests of the latter’s mother Mrs. Pillar. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Snead had dinner at the Woodsmoke Cafe Friday night. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Carson Johnson, Mrs. Frances Thornton, Mrs. Christine Johnston and Mrs. Catherine B. Way land. Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins, Richard and Angie were Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin and David. Other guests during the week of the Jenkins’ was Miss Amy Wharton. The Administrative Board of the Sperry ville United Methodist Church met Monday night with Pearl and Nelson Nethers. Those present were Rev. Merlin Shorb, Hugh Chrisman, Julian Brown, Mrs. Margaret Ann Way land, Mrs. Emma Swindler, Mrs. Annabelle Swindler and Mrs. Polly Aylor. The Sperryville Business Council will mqet Sunday at Country Home Antiques at 5:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Larry Jenkins, Heidi and Heather of Annandale and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen of Washington were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin and David. 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 is asked to contact C.B. Johnson at 987-8264 or Tim Falls at 987-8142. The Village Thrift Shop on Main Street will now be open Wednesdays through Mondays from 11 a. m. to 5 By CATHY PMU.Oi PImhi« 987-8740 p.m. beginning April 4. The owner, Catherine Boggess would like to thank everyone for their patronage and would like to invite everyone to stop by and see the selection of clothes, household items, shoes, books, etc. that are available at her shop. Remember to set your clock up one hour before you go to bed Saturday night as Daylight Savings time begins Sunday. Have a good week! Trapezoid's 15th anniversary celebrated for more than 15 years, lrapezoid has been creating its own style of music joining the finest in folk traditions with the pulse of contemporary music. Named by the Washington Post “the finest folk group in the country,” Trapezoid will present its 15th Anniversary Concert at the Gay Street Theater in Washington in two performances, Friday and Saturday, April 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. This five-member ensemble has been telling stories with their music and enchanting listeners through its six recordings and 1,600 concerts throughout North America and Asia for many years. Their music succeeds in merging old and new into a musical performance that is pure magic. As noted by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Trapezoid provides “Reassuring evidence. . .that given an unplugged instrument, an unhurried routine and an unbridled imagination, a musician can still breathe new life into old strains of song.” Trapezoid, now based in Washington, originated in West Virginia as an all male folk quartet. The original members of the group included Paul Reisler, the founder and director of Trapezoid, Sam Rizzetta, Pete Vigour knd Paul Yeaton. Their first female vocalist, Tina Lisa Jones, joined them after two years thus ushering in the second generation of the group. Personel changes over the years have included such performers as Ralph Gordon and two female vocalists, Freyda Epstein and Lorraine Duisit who performed with Trapezoid for almost ten years. Arts grants for teachers ! The Virginia Commission for the ^Arts announced a June 1 deadline for Teacher Incentive Grant applications. • Teacher Incentive Grants, ^according to a commission spokesman, provide financial assistance to .teachers who wish to explore new jways of incorporating the arts into the basic curriculum. Funds may be lused to provide special arts rejsources or programming, to hire artists or arts consultants, or to ^purchase supplies for specific arts (projects. Projects may involve creative writing, dance, music, theater, ;visual arts, or a combination of arts ■disciplines. ; Any certified elementary or secondary school teacher, in any field, employed by a Virginia educational ^institution (K-12) is eligible to apply. The maximum award is $300. This is ia highly competitive program; in U989-90, 262 applications were subImitted, of which 134 were funded. 3 Application deadline is 5 p.m., •June 1 for projects planned between ’September and December 1990. « For application information con,'tact Sharon Wilson, Artists-in-Edu} cation Coordinator, Virginia ^Commission for the Arts, James ;Monroe Bldg., 17th Floor, 101 N. '14th St., Richmond, VA 23219-3683; '*(804) 225-3132 (VoiceTDD). The current members of Trapezoid are Paul Reisler, who plays guitar and hammered dulcimer, Bob Read on wind instruments and keyboards, Cheryl Hurwitz playing violin and providing vocals, Anne Louise White with vocals and keyboards and Tim Valdes on percussion. The 15th Anniversary Concert will feature special guest appear ances Dy iormer memoer oi irapezoid including Lorraine Duisit, Ralph Gordon, Sam Rizzetta and Tina Lisa Jones. Musical selections from Trapezoid’s vast repetoire will be presented but the concert will primarily feature new works. Trapezoid has recently signed a seven album contract with Nirada Productions and will release its seventh album, Moon Kun, in June of this year. The April 6 and 7 performances will be at the intimate Gay Street Theater in Washington and is being sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community. Tickets are $10 in advance adn $12 at the door. For tickets and information call the Arts Hotline at (703) 675-3073 or the RAAC office at (703) 675-3193. SHERIDAN-MACMAHON, LTD. i> 7 The Local Affiliate for Sotheby's International Realty is Pleased to Announce the Sale of u THE BAINBRIDGE Beautiful 10 wooded acres, lot 22 Atoka Chase. 6500 square foot California Contemporary. Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia. March 16, 1990 SHERIDAN-MACMAHON, LTD., REALTORS 15 East Washington Street Middleburg, Virginia 22117 Telephone: 703-687-5588 Metro - 478-1806 - Local affiliate - Sotheby’s International Realty Upcoming events County Beautification Day This Saturday, March 31, the Rappahannock Anti-Litter League and You (RALLY!) will sponsor its third annual County Beautification Day. Litter coordinator Nina Stamer is soliciting volunteers, both individuals and organizations, to clean badly littered stretches of highway. Volunteers should plan to meet at the county park on U.S. 211 outside Washington at 9 a.m. to receive safety vests and trash bags. Volunteers may choose their own road or have one assigned. There will be refreshments at the park after the clean-up at 1 p.m., and tshirts for participants donated by The Inn at Little Washington. There will also be an aluminum can collection at the park from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to benefit the seventh grade class trip. The rain date is Saturday, April 7, for more information, call Mrs. Stamer (675-3810) or the county office (675-3342). Children's creative dance The Child Care and Learning Center is sponsoring a 10-week series on childrens’ dance, featuring tap dance, beginning in April. Classes will be held at CCLC on Monday and Tuesday evenings. For more information, contact CCLC (675-3237) or Jean Falk-Wright (6356903). Poetry series at RCHS “Boetry Spoken Here,” the video discussion series sponsored by the Rappahannock County Library, will continue next Tuesday, April 3, featuring Emily Dickenson. The group will view a video introduction, followed by a discussion led by RCHS English teacher Jon Heddleston. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. On April 10 the group will discuss Robert Frost, and on April 17 the focus will be e.e. cummings. The last meeting, on April 24, will feature original poetry written by the program’s participants. The program is free; for more information, call the library (675-3780). Benefit auction for SVFD The Sperry ville 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. 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. 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. Breakfast, Easter egg hunt The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all-youcan-eat breakfast, 7 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 14 (please note date change from 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. The Easter Bunny will also put in an appearance. Old Dominion Hunt Old Dominion Hunt point-to-point races will be held on Saturday, April 7 beginning at noon and on Sunday, April 8 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Ben Venue race course. Admission on Saturday is $5 for adults and children under 12 are free. There wall be no admission charge to the Sunday races. For more information call (703) 347-0603 or (703) 364-1339. RCES Book Fair The Rappahannock County Elementary School library is holding a book fair from Thursday, March 29 to Thursday, April 5. A wide selection of high quality, high interest paperback books for children will be for sale in the library. There are also items of interest for adults, including gift, craft, and activity books. Profits from the book fair will be used for books and materials for the Library. The public is invited to attend the fair during regular school hours, 8:30 to 3:30, each day. “Encourage your child to read by supporting the book fair,” said Librarian Aney Massie. Choreography workshop Jonathan Wolken, founder of the internationally acclaimed Pilobolus Dance Company, will be offering a Choreoghraphy/Dance Workshop Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the studio of Sally Nash in Sperryville. The emphasis of the workshop will be on improvisation, experimentation, cooperation and creativity. Both beginners and advanced dancers are welcome. Tuition is $55. There is a limit of 18 participants. Call Laurie Marshall at 6753267 to register. Trapezoid anniversary Trapezoid will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary Concert at the Gay Street Theater in Washington with two performances, Friday and Saturday, April 6th and 7th at 8 p.m. The concert will feature special guest appearances by former members of Trapezoid including Lorraine Duisit, Ralph Gordon, Sam Rizzetta and Tina Lisa Jones. The concert is being sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For tickets and information call the Arts Hotline at (703) 6753073 or the RAAC office at (703) 675-3193. 'Things Change' A whimsical, rags to riches comedy, it stars Oscar winner Don Ameche and Joe Mantegna in a story of a poor but happy, Sicilian shoeshine man whose simple life becomes complicated when he’s persuaded to take the rap for a murder committed by a Mafia boss. The movie is rated PG. Business Council to meet The Sperryville Business Council will meet on Sunday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Country Home Antiques. All members are urged to attend. Children's karate classes A six-week series of karate classes taught by Arthur Drago will begin on April 11-May 16. Classes will be held at Child Care and Learning Center on Wednesday evenings from 5:15-6 p.m. Class fee is $32.50, due on or before first class. Please call CCLC at 675-3237 for more information. Beginners, 6 years old and up are welcomed. Murder mystery rescheduled The RCHS Drama Club will present its final showing of “The Hollow” on Thursday, March 29. (This is rescheduled from March 24 due to inclement weather). This Agatha Christie Murder Mystery is under the direction of Beth Briggs and stars Susan Estes, Skip Giles and Liz Oliver. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $3.50 and will be sold at the door.

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Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 703/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE, VA. TACK SHOP SNAPS Mon. 6 W*d 10*.m.-2p.m„ Tuaa. A Thur*. 12:30-5pm. Fri. 10a.m -5:30p.m. Sat 9:30-12. Sun 12*5p.m. Horse & Gift Supplies Flint Hill Square 703/675-3838 TAX SERVICE H ft R Block Behind the Post Office in Washington, Va. Ttuadip 8:30 un-6:30pm Wldowdsp S:30aa-S:00pa Sstardafi feOOam-aooa _703/675-3209 TREE SERVICE TREE WORKS Gay A Jett Street* Washington, Va. Lyt Wood, 703/675-1088 Landscaping, tree work, mulching. Free estimates All work guaranteed 703/987-8796 TV SALES & REPAIR Crcystone TV & Appliance Sales and Service RCA & Sytvanla Video Products. Channel Master Antenna Systems, General Instrument Dishes, Whirlpool, Jenn-Alr & Maytag Appliances Banco, Va. 703/923-4266 VACUUM REPAIRS ELECTROLUX •Sates •Service •Supplies Call Retry Smiky 703/547-2823 Heart Association fund raises $5,000 By DORIS B. DONALD Rappahannock N«w« Contributing Writer To help fight heart disease America’s No. 1 killer—The Rappa hannock Unit of the American Hear Association wrapped up another sue cess ful fund raising campaign according to campaign coordinate] Eino Siira. More than $5,000 was raised according to Jon Heddleston, presi dent of the local unit. For this out standing achievement Mr Heddleston praised the district cap tains and their local volunteers. H< added that, “above all, the generos ity of the local people deserves i hearty and sincere thanks.” Mr Heddleston emphasized that this support is urgently needed and trulj appreciated, in order that the AHA may carry out its much needed re search and community services pro grains. Mjyor priorities are the funding of scientific research including th« artificial heart valve, open heart surgery, the pacemaker, cardio-pulmonary resiscutation and the treatment of other diseases of the heart. Some of our community services programs are: Heart Rx, through which physicians are provided materials that can be used to teach patients about risk reduction; Food Festival, when consumers are made aware of foods low in cholesteral and saturated fats; Save a Sweetheart, which encourages teenagers to not smoke or to stop smoking; community CPR training, working with local organizations to teach CPR to American Heart Association standards and keeping records for instructors. Special praise is due July Halle and Edna Metzinger, co-captains, Piedmont District, and Roberta Anderson, captain, Stonewall-Hawthome District, for exceeding last year’s contributions, Mr. Heddleston noted. Mrs. Halle’s and Mrs. MetzingeFs volunteers were Nancy Freeman, Janie Jackson, Polly Aylor; Marsha Thompson, Charlotte Aylor, Cathryn Wayland, Helen Brown and John and Evelyn Mehoves. Those assisting Mrs. Anderson were Ruby Cannon, July Tole, Carolyn Manwaring, Betty Wood, Linda Butler and Doris Dennis. Maybelle Gilkey, the captain for Wakefield District and Dr. Gil Webb, captain for Jackson District, reported that more than $1,000 was collected from each district. Mrs. Gilkey’s volunteers were Joan Hall. Paul Nichols, Beverly At GNMA 9.5 Mmnwwnt Hstfonal Martina Asst cumunt count t AeaoeMM By invttlino >n GNMA Mcurtties, you can expect: • HIGH YIELDS: Gonerally higher Wan other Government or AAA securities. • SAFETY: Timely payment of principal and Interest guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U S Govnmment. • HIGH LIQUIDITY: Active secondary market, • A CHECK EVERY MONTH. Uualifiid for Tension and protit-Sharlnp Ptsns. I HA Rollovers, and thou seetinj monthly cast) How MAIL COUPON OR CALL Wheat First: 703-667-9700 ‘Yield st par as of 2/28/90. Subject to availability VVhe^f First Secutttms New Yhik Stocll.exmwg* era) etec 40 W. Piccadilly St ».0. Box 437 Wlnchaatar, VA 22601 Name. Address. City_ SlitO_ zip_ Telephone . kins, Mary Williams, July Burke, Moe Walker, Mary Lowe, Art ’ Town, Phil Smith, Breezy Gannon and Pat Salmon. Dr. Webb’s door-to-door workers were Mary Latham, Nora Segrest, Jane Peterson, Merrill Strange, Gloria Switzer, Mrs. Ronald Frazier, Megan Reynolds, Lisa Currie, Valerie Jones and Helen Smith. Dr. Webb single-handedly collected over $600. “Congratulations for a terrific job,” Gil,” said Mr. Heddleston. Lucia Kilby, the captain for Stonewall-Hawthome District and her volunteers again made a good showing in their sparsely populated area. Kilby’s volunteers were Eleanor Cordle, Maybelle Keys and Shirley Dodson. Mrs. Kilby’s and Mrs. Anderson’s combined campaign funds also exceeded $1,000. Currently Hawthorne and Stonewall are one district and together they have the same population as the other districts, Mr. Siira explained. Lillian Aylor, the captain in Hampton District, said she appreciates and extends her heartfelt thinks to all her helpers; namely, Arii*e Miller, Doris Donald, Eino and Celine Siira, Marie Davis, Margaret TuthlU, Toni Updike and Alice Beahnv. ‘To all in Rappahannock County,” Mr. Heddleston added, “please take note — When you meet your district captains and your doorto-door campaigners, give them a pat-on-the-back and thanks for their dedication for helping us all in reducing the incidence of America’s No. 1 killer. “Without these exceptional, dedicated hard-workirig communityminded people this jdb would not be done. It is a difficult abd painstaking job going from door-to-door. Thank you, thank you,” concluded Mr. Heddleston “on behalf oT the American Heart Association.” \ School lunch menus RCES April 2-7 Monday, April 2: Breakfast: Waffle/butter, syrup or cereal/milk, toast, cran-apple juice; Lunch: Steak’ums on bun, French fries, fresh fruit, sunshine bar. Tuesday, April 3: Breakfast: Sausage biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, pineapple juice; Lunch: Lasagne/beef, cheese, green beans, spicy applesauce, homemade French bread/butter. Wednesday, April 4: Breakfast bar or cereal/milk, toast, orange juice; Lunch: Chicken nuggets/honey, macaroni & cheese, peas & carrots, diced pears, biscuit/butter. Thursday, April 5: Breakfast: Hot cakes/butter, syrup or cereal/milk, toast, apple juice; Lunch: Italian sub/cheese, lettuce, tomato, potato rounds, sliced peaches. Friday, April 6: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, grape juice; Lunch: Hot dog on bun, hash browns, baked beans. Saturday, April 7: Breakfast: Honey wheat donut or cereal/milk, toast orange juice and milk; Lunch: Sausage pizza, buttered peas, blueberry sundae. RCHS Monday, April 2: Grilled cheese sandwich, vegetable beef soup, onion rings, fresh fruit or sausage pizza or tuna salad sandwich. Tuesday, April 3: Hot dog on bun, French fries, baked beans, homemade brownie or cheeseburger/bun or steak nuggets. Wednesday, April 4: Spaghetti/beef, cheese, green beans/corn, sliced peaches, homemade French bread or burrito or grilled ham & cheese. gr INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat. 10 a.m. E»efv Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE I 1st. Tut*., 1 p.m, Every Month In addition to our regular sates on the 2" Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale - Consignments Welcome. Foe further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55 Thursday, April 5: Meat bdl sub, hash browns, homemade cherry cobbler with whipped topping or steak’ums/bun or turkey sub/ctyese, lettuce, tomato. ' Friday, April 6: Chidken nuggets/honey, macaroni & cheese, peas & carrots, apple pixie pe, whole wheat roll or hamburger cn bun or fish square on bun. Saturday, April 7: Hamburger or bun, french fries, diced pears or sausage pizza. Choice of milk accompanies each meal. Va. commission seeks artists The 1990-91 Tour Directory of performing artists is now available from the Virginia Commission for the Arts. The deadline to apply to be listed in the 1991-92 edition is June 15. The 1990-91 directory, the 11th edition of the book, lists 38 performing arts individuals and organizations offering dance, music, theater, and multi-disciplinary programs for touring throughout the state. Artist and ensembles are chosen on a competitive basis for their high artistic quality, good management, and touring experience, according to a commission spokesman. Not-for-profit arts and community organizations and educational institutions may apply to the Virginia Commission for the Arts for partial funding to present any of these performers. For-profit organizations may also take advantage of the book as a resource, though they are ineligible for funding. Artists and ensembles who wish to apply to be listed in the next edition of the Tour Directory should contact the Commission for application forms. Applications must be in the received in the Commission office by 5 p.m., June 15. For copies of the free directory and information on eligibility and application procedures, contact the Virginia Commission for the Arts, James Monroe Bldg., 17th Floor, 101 N. 14th St., Richmond, Va 23219-3683; (804) 225-3132 (Voice/TDD). The Virginia Commission for the Arts is the state agency that supports the arts through funding from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. WEDDING STATIONERY INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES -I___ mappafjanttocfe J5etusi Stop by our office on Main Street .Washington. VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. 703-675-3338

Washington residents attend DAR meeting Mrs. Thomas Eastham, Mrs. Dale Metzinger and Mrs. Douglas Fairfax along with eight other members of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter NSAR attended the 94th State Conference of the Virginia Daughters of The American Revolution in Roanoke on March 23-25. During the Memorial Service, tribute was paid to Byrd Gravatt Jones (Mrs. Ned Jones) who had been a member of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Mattie Ball Fletcher were Mrs. Bucky Slater and son Fletcher of Upperville. Happy birthday to Mrs. Katherine Weakley who had a birthday on Monday, March 26th. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley had dinner at The Red Lobster in Charlottesville in celebration of Mrs. Weakley’s birthday. Monday night Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz, Gregg, Philip and Derek of Woodville entertained Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley with a birthday dinner for Mrs. Weakley. Best wishes to Richie and Robin Eastham of Rileyville who celebrated a wedding anniversary on Wednesday, March 28th. We are glad to report that Her, bert Fincham is able to return to his . home in town after being a patient in . Fauquier Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brown of Chester Gap. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and Samantha were Sunday evening visitors of the Bobby Brown family. Mrs. Addie Keyser was a Tuesday until Friday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and family in =s=gg*saLjL~ f ta-gjura ■raoncun . ^ h.«mm Alexandria. Sunday Mrs. Virginia Cloud and Mrs. Addie Keyser were visitors of Mrs. Marie Rutherford in Front Royal. Birthday wishes are extended to Miss Christie Estep, who will celebrate her 14th on Friday, March 30. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Pullen had dinner at Country Cookin on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Ralls and family of Linden were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Dorothy Ralls and son Steve. Mrs. Alice Beahm and Mrs. Linda Clark were Friday visitors of Mrs. Belle Mozingo at Reva and also Mrs. Agnes Pullen and Mrs. Grace Hawkins in Culpeper. Sunday evening 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. Leonard Campbell were guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lockhart in Front Royal. Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton. Rev. Merlin Shorb of Flint Hill was a Monday visitor of Robert L. Frazier. Have a good week. Lions Club auction May 12 The Rappahannock Lions Club is a service organization, not a social one. The club operates the sight and hearing van (which screened school children here recently; it contributes to a variety of school projects — the annual trip to Williamsburg by the seventh grade (an educational event lasting 4 days) — The Bland Music Contest (productive of truly gifted musicians); it assists our fire and rescue outfits; it assists the Social Services Department in distributing Christmas baskets; it contributes to the Lions Hearing Foundation (one procedure this organization does to restore hearing to the totally deaf costs $30,000). In short — the Lions provide services and needs to the community that otherwise would not be met — by government or anyone else. As always, it takes money, and our club does this in two ways. In fall we make apple butter, a truly high grade product — a project unique to our area. In the spring, about now, we run an auction, selling off all manner of goods — curtains, drapes, rugs, couches, sofas, chairs, tables, lamps, box springs, folding beds, desks, appliances of all kinds, bric-a-brac — Woodville area news •, ’iimgcuu. On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cline and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grizzle of Fredericksburg were din; ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory ; Conners. Myrtle Settle of Culpeper spent the weekend with Mrs. Ada Burke and Mrs. Ruth Rowles and on Satur! day attended the Woodward-Rudder wedding held at the Woodville Baptist Church. Joe Beard of Culpeper was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Mrs. Audra Crawford and Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and Katherine of Flint Hill were guests on Sunday of Sam and Irene Crawford at Pej terstown, West Virginia and also visited with Ernest and Anna Bradley at Lindside, West Virginia. Rev. Joseph Stirman of Martinsburg, West Virginia was a Wednesday overnight guest of Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Settle of Chester Gap were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest and Ashley. Mrs. Josephine Vest and Florine Brown of Culpeper attended a Virginia Farm Bureau Blue Cross and Blue Shield workshop in Fredericksburg on Friday. Family and friends gathered at ; the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton on Saturday for a cook-out celebration in honor of Mrs. Pat • Wharton’s birthday. items which are useable or repairable or can be renovated. This is a partial list only. Any and all sorts of tools and implements find a ready market at the auction. We depend on community donations of these things and hence we will have “district chairmen” throughout the county to receive and store these items until the day of the auction. Or, you can bring your donations to the Washington Fire Department all day long on May 11 and 12, where somebody will be there to receive it and issue you a certificate of donation. You decide the value of these gifts, which are deductible items on income tax returns. We have guidelines to help you arrive at a proper valuation. On May 11 Lions Club members will be at the Fire Department until 11 p.m. The auction commences at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 at the Washington Fire Department. It will be conducted by a professional auctioneer, Bill Payne, who has helped us so much in past years. Refreshments will be available, a sort of carnival atmosphere prevails and we hope to see you there. And, our big feature is raffling off a truly handsome grandfather clock, once more, an extraordinarily generous donation by Gene Tucker, Clock Maker. We also run the traditional Lions “fifty-fifty” purse. You buy a ticket, or chance, and if your number comes up, you get half the proceeds! When checking out at the supermarket, request paper bags instead of plastic. Paper bags can be recycled along with newspapers, while plastic bags end up in the landfill. Wrangler MEN'S NO-FAULT ™ DENIM JEANS Heavy Weight Straight Boot Leg V Size 30-42 J Always Fit • No Shrinkage • No Ironing • Made In USA MS99 Sale Ends Wed. April 4 The BARGAIN CORNER 141 S. Loudoun Street Mall Old Town Winchester 662-4672 nr*.: wiun.-oat. y-a ) Mildred J. Lillard Mildred Jewell Lillard, 68, of Clermont, Florida died March 6. She was bom Oct. 20, 1921, daughter of the late Edward B. and Mary Ruth Smith Jewell of Page County. She was married to the late T. Guy Lillard who died August 9, 1972. She is survived by two sons, Edward A. Lillard of Las Vegas and T. Guy Lillard Jr. of Clermont, Florida and a daughter, Judith McCullough of Las Vegas; a sister, Isabelle J. Harrell of Luray; a brother, Arthur Jewell of Costa Mesa, California and five grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted March 10 at the Bradley Funeral Home with burial in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray. Walter H. Williams Jr. Walter Herman “Mule” Williams Jr., 80, of Chester Gap, died March 20 in Warren Memorial Hospital. The funeral was held March 23 at Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal with the Rev. Jimmy Burke officiating. Burial was in the Williams family cemetery in Chester Gap. Mr. Williams was bom Sept. 29, 1909, in Rappahannock County, the son of the late Walter H. and Rosia Florence Smith Williams. He was a retired mechanic from F.M.C. Corp. He served in the Army during peace time and was a member of the Chester Gap Baptist Church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Chapter 374, Front Royal. Surviving are his wife, Marie P. Williams; three sons, Walter H. “Bobby” Williams, Thomas 0. “Timmy” Williams and James A. “Jimmy” Williams of Chester Gap; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry Matthews of Browntown; one brother, Stanley Williams of Chester Gap; one sister, Weltie Willis of Front Royal; 13 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Albert Cameron, Lovell Walker, Billy Wines, Gene Wines, Maynard Williams and Tommy Williams. Honorary pallbearers were members of the I.O.O.F. office moves The Northern Virginia office of Child Support Enforcement is splitting into two new offices as of April 1, one located in Fairfax and the other in Manassas. The changes are being made to provide quicker and more accessible service to clients, according to a Social Services spokesman. The new office location in Manassas will serve clients who currently reside in Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Rappahannock, Clarke, Frederick and Warren counties; Manassas City, Manassas Park and Winchester. If you are currently a client with the Northern Virginia office of Child Support, and you live in the above localities, you will be served by the new Manassas office starting on Monday, April 2, the spokesman said. The Manassas office of Child Support is located at 8613, 15 Phoenix Drive, Manassas, Virginia 22110; the telephone number is (703) 3355601. ADVERTISING DEADLINES LOCAL DISPLAT 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. Puller Hughes Jr. Puller Alexander Hughes Jr., 70, died March 16 of cancer in Fauquier Hospital. Mr. Hughes was born in Amissville and grew up in Fauquier County. He was a 1937 graduate of Warrenton High School and a 1941 graduate of Virginia Military Institute. He was a major in field artillery during World War II. He retired after 31 years as an employee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil and Conservation Service and as executive director of Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Hughes was an active member of the Warrenton Hunt; he served on the board of directors of the Warrenton Horse Show and was a starter for numerous local point-topoint races. An avid fan and ringmaster for area horse shoes, he was also instrumental in organizing the 4-H Horse and Pony Club of Fauquier County. Survivors include his widow, Virginia Hughes; three daughters, Janet H. Zon of Raleigh, N.C., Evelyn H. Martin of Warrenton and Betty H. Hamilton of Hampstead, Md.; two sons, John Hughes of Unionville, Pa., and Alex Hughes of Brevard, N.C.; six grandchildren and a great-grandson. William H. Eaheart William Henry Eaheart, 80, of Colonial Beach, died March 21, at his residence. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Fannie Good Eaheart. A former resident of Richardsville, Manassas and Clearwater, Fla. Mr. Eaheart was a carpenter and a World War II veteran. His wife, the former Elsie Emma Wayland, died in 1968. He is survived by two daughters, Madeline Sams of Nokesville and Emily Abel of Colonial Beach; a son, William Henry Eaheart Jr., of Manassas; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and three sisters, Mildred Watkins of Rochelle, Lona Giegerich of Pittsfield, Mass, and Lucy Scott of Stafford. A graveside funeral was held March 24 at the Woodville Cemetery, the Rev. L. Starke Jones officiating. Geest-Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Walter Fitzhugh Walter Roosevelt Fitzhugh, 75, of Amissville, died March 20 at Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Mr. Fitzhugh was bom Jan. 19, 1915, the son of the late David and Fannie Carter Fitzhugh. Surviving are one son, Samuel “Sammy” Fitzhugh; two daughters, Ada E. Hardin and Yen Fitzhugh; two sisters, Louise F. Robinson of Washington, D.C. and Jeanette F. Holmes of New York City, New York; nine grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; a niece, Betty F. Ford of Warrenton; a nephew, Joe W. Ford of Warrenton; and a numCHIROPRACTOR Pinched Nerves, Disc Protrusions, Low Back, Neck * Joint Pain Dr. Barbara S. Miller 825-3077 CULPEPER FUNERAL HOME • licensed Director on premises 24 hours • Advanced Funeral planning available • Cemetery monuments •Family owned 4 operated 800 James Madison Highway Culpeper, Virginia 825-3530 Sam Found, Licensed Director ber of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Joynes Funeral Home on March 23 with the Rev. James Little officiating. Interment was in Warrenton Cemetery. Ashby Blankenbaker Ashby Jackson (Jack) Blankenbaker, 61, of Haywood died March 23 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was bom in Madison County on May 8,1928. Mr. Blankenbaker was a farmer. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Haywood; Madison County Wildlife Association; and leader of 4-H Horse and Pony Club. His father was the late A. Lorton Blankenbaker. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sheron Smith Blankenbaker of Haywood; his mother, Mrs. Frances Bruce Blankenbaker of Haywood; and two step-children, Shannon Marie Duty of Reva and John P. Duty of California. Graveside services were held March 25 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Haywood. The Rev. Douglas Farmer and the Rev. Gordon George officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison County Rescue Squad and the Madison County Fire Dept. Clore Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 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Shiitake mushrooms By HELEN W. SMITH Home Extension Agent The shiitake (pronounced she-eta-kay) mushroom is the oldest cultivated mushroom known to man. “Shiitake” translated means mushrooms of the shii tree, a close relative of the oak family. The mushropms were originally gathered from the wild in several of the southeast Asian countries, where they were reserved for noble consumption. Several hundred years have passed between the time when producing logs were dragged in from the wild and the high tech spawn and mushroom production of today. However, there has been relatively little change in the mushroom. Nutritional value Nutritionally, Shiitakes contain all essential amino acids (protein) and are a relatively good source of phosphorus, iron, calcium, thiamine and riboflavin (B vitamins), niacin and vitamin D. Selection and care The storage of Shiitake is simple. The fresh mushrooms should be stored in the refrigerator in an open container or in bags that “breathe” — plastic bags with holes or paper bags. (Paper is preferable since moisture collects in plastic bags, spoiling the mushrooms more quickly.) The mushrooms, if dirty, should be quickly rinsed in cold water and patted dry with paper towels. Gentle brushing with a dry towel is even better, since again, exposure to moisture will cause the mushrooms to spoil sooner. The stem, which is slightly tough, should be removed from the cap and saved to flavor soup stock. Shiitake mushrooms should not be frozen. Preparation Saute: The basic preparation for Shiitakes. For use as a side dish with a scallop-like texture, saute for one to two minutes over a medium heat. Longer cooking increases flavor for use with sauces and gravies. Stir Fry: Mix with any of your favorite vegetables. HOME ECONOMICS Salads: Use fresh Shiitakes only. Easy on the garlic or onions. Gravies: Sauteed Shiitakes in natural or packaged gravies enhance just about any meat, especially tired leftovers. Grills: Charcoal grill whole Shiitake caps, plain or stuffed. Steak: Add sauteed Shiitakes, plain or in a wine sauce. Veal: Shiitake favored sauces on veal is haute cuisine. Chicken and fish: Shiitake adapt to most poultry and fish, especially in a white sauce of garlic, shallots, butter and cream. Eggs: Add a few raw or sauteed Shiitakes to omelets or scrambled eggs. Vegetarian rice: Delicious and Ground Fresh Daily 75% Lean - 5 Lb. Pack Or More GROUND BEEF SUN. MON, TUES. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. 27 28 29 30 31 Prices in this ad good Monday, March 26 thru Sunday, April 1, 1990. m Red, Whiter Or Blue SEEDLESS GRAPES v. ^ bunKisi LEMONS/ Sunkist Packaged SEEDLESS NAVEL ORANGES V^mbo Pack Chicken rt THIGHS N AND lORUMSTlCKS Lb “Deli Bonus Buy” Medium Cooked Roast Beef, Corned Beef & PASTRAMI $4",. Good at deli/bakeries only. Pkg. of'6 - 16 Oz. 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Recipes using Shiitakes The following recipes are some basic ways to prepare Shiitakes. Sauteed shiitake mushrooms 2 tablespoons light vegetable oil 2 tablespoons finely minced parsley 1 tablespoon finely minced shallots or scallions 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms Gently wipe the mushroom with a dampened paper towel and cut them into thin slices. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet until very hot but not smoking. Saute’ the mushrooms, stirring constantly, for about two minutes or until just tender. Add the parsley and shallots or scallions, and saute’ for another minute. Remove the mushrooms to a serving dish and add freshly ground pepper and salt to taste. Soy sauce may be used in place of salt. Serves two as a side" dish. This is the simplest and yet one of the most satisfying recipes for preparing the shiitake so that its fragrance and woodsy flavor may be sa- ■ vored. Spaghetti with shiitake mushrooms and marinara sauce 6 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes 1 tablespoon finely chopped gar-; lie 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or half the amount dried 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 pound spaghetti cooked 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons dried oregano Salt to taste if desired Ground pepper to taste 6-8 Shiitake mushrooms Grated Parmesan cheese 1. Place tomatoes in a saucepan and cook until reduced by half. Stir often to prevent sticking. 2. Heat oil in another saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly and add tomatoes, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. 3. Meanwhile saute’ mushrooms in oil; add mushrooms to sauce. 4. Cook and drain spaghetti. Pour sauce over and toss. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on side. Yield: 4 servings. Shiitake chicken 5 to 6 pounds chicken, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 onion 3/4 pound shiitake mushrooms (8 to 12 mushrooms) 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons minced ginger root 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup white wine, approximately 1 cup sour cream Rinse chicken and cut into serving pieces if necessary. Combine lime juice, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, salt and dry mustard in a measuring cup; add enough dry white wine for ingredients to measure one cup. Stir to mix, then pour over chicken parts in large bowl. Marinate for 1 hour or more, occasionally spooning liquid over chicken and turning pieces. Place chicken and marinade in shallow baking dish and bake, covered at 350 degrees for one hour. Remove from oven, reset temperature at 400 degrees. Pour juice off chicken and combine it with sour cream. Slice mushroom caps and onions thinly and arrange them over chicken in baking pan. Pour sour cream gravy over all, bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 15 more minutes. Yield: 10 servings. If you would like additional information on preparing Shiitake mushrooms, contact the Rappahannock Extension office at 675-3619, or write to the Appalachian Mushroom Growers Association, Route 1, Box 30 BYY, Haywood, VA 22722. If you are interested in learning to grow Shiitake mushrooms, you can contact the Extension Office for information. We have a free publication entitled, “Shiitake Mushrooms Growing in Virginia.” Photography in the park Earn college credit by signing up for PHT 107-71, Nature Photography Workshop (3 credits), May 19-20 and June 2-3. Join Prof. Rob Simpson for instruction on how to photograph Shenandoah National Park’s spectacular flora, fauna and scenic vistas. Professor Simpson is a widely published, professional nature photographer who has spent 15 years studying the natural history of the Shenandoah National Park. Tuition for PHT 107-71 is $79.80. 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uaraen s success depends on planning, year-round effort v 1 r. JUDKINS Extension Specialist, Horticulture The home garden can be a fine source of fresh vegetables to improve your diet and help reduce the food budget. It can also provide desirable outdoor recreation and serve as an interesting feature in the home landscape. Soil type and acidity A fertile, well-drained loam is best for your garden. Infertile sandy soils or heavy clay can be improved by the incorporation of organic mulches and plant residues. Manure may be used to supply nutrients and organic matter, but usually is expensive and difficult to obtain, and contains many weed seeds which may cause a serious control problem. Home gardeners should make arrangements with the Extension agent in their county or city to have their soil tested. Most vegetables grow best under slightly acid conditions, with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. If your soil is strongly acid with a pH 5.5 or. lower, add ground limestone to make it more alkaline. Apply 10 pounds per 100 square feet to raise a silt loam 1.0 pH value. Use only half as much on a sandy soil, and twice as much on heavy clay soils. Broadcast evenly over the entire garden and work into the top 4 or 5 inches of soil. Apply dolomitic lime, if the soil analyis indicates that magnesium is low. Have another soil test conducted in 4 to 6 months to determine the effectiveness of your liming program. Fertilization Vegetables need liberal fertilization to promote vigorous growth. Broadcast 2 pounds of 10-10-10 per 100 square feet or 4 pounds of 5-10-5 or 5-10-10, and disc, rototill, or spade 5 inches deep into the soil when the garden is being prepared for planting. On poor soils, make an additional application of 1 pound of 10-10-10 per 100 feet of row in the furrow, when the seeds are planted. Mix the fertilizer with soil in the bottom of the furrow and cover with about 2 inches of soil before sowing the seeds. This will avoid burning the seedling roots when germination occurs. A side dressing of fertilizer containing nitrogen, applied between the rows about a month after growth starts, will be benefical for most vegetables. This is particularly true for corn and leafy vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, celery, kale, lettuce, and spinach. Scatter 1 pound of 10-10-10 or 2 pounds of 5-10-5 fertilizer per 100 feet of row and scratch into the top inch of soil witha rake. Repeat the side dressing whenever the plants are not making satisfactory growth, or do not have the desired green color. Seed purchase and storage For best results, seeds should be purchased from a reliable seedsman. Such seeds are grown under controlled conditions and will produce large yields of high quality vegetables. Many vegetables cross pollinate rather readily and if seeds are saved from the home garden, the next crop may be less productive and of poorer quality. Also, many of the newer and best varieties are hybrids which revert back to less desirable forms if the seed is saved. Therefore, the best policy is to buy seeds of known high quality rather than trying to save your own. The following suggestions are given for the home gardener who would like to save some of his own seeds in spite of the problems involved. Except for hybrid varieties, seeds may be saved quite satisfactorily from beans, peas, and okra and with a bit less reliability from eggplant, pepper and tomato, because these vegetables are generally selfpollinated. Seeds may also be saved from standard varieties of cucumber, muskmelon, pumpkin, squash and watermelon if only one variety of each is' grown in the garden. Although vegetable seeds gradually lose their viability, most types may be kept for several years, and still germinate and produce satisfactory crops. This practice may result in considerable savings for the home gardener. After your last planting has been made in the summer, place your seeds in a tin, glass or plastic container which* is air tight, and store over winter in your refrigerator or deep freeze. This method of storage will allow very slow loss of viability. Seeds may deteriorate quite rapidly if held under warm, humid conditions. Garden layout Plant perennilas such as asparagus and rhubarb along one side of your garden so they will not interfere with soil preparation for annual crops. Plant, early season and quick maturing crops together to facilitate the sowing of late summer and fall crops. The rows in the garden should run across the slope to reduce the possibilty of erosion. There seems to be no significant benefit in terms to exposure to the sun from running the rows in a north and south direction as is sometimes suggested. Season of planting The planting date for vegetables is dependent upon the hardiness of the particular species or variety. The average date of the last spring frost is the best guide to use in determining when to plant. Hardy species may be planted about 3 weeks before the average last frost date in your area. Halfhardy varieties may be planted about a week before the last frost date, and tender varieties about a week after the last frost date. In most sections of Virginia, hardy vegetables may be planted in late March, half-hardy varieties in the middle of April, and tender varieties in late April or early May. In the warmer Tidewater and Eastern Shore sections of the state the planting dates should be about 2 weeks later. In all localities the planting dates should be related to the average last frost date of the area. Succession planting Several successive plantings at about 2 or 3 week intervals should be made of vegetables which have a short harvest period such as snap beans, beets, cabbage, sweet corn, lettuce, and radishes. This will provide a continuous supply over a longer period than would be secured from only one planting. Planting distances The rows in the garden should be spaced as close together as possible to secure high yields, and yet far enough apart to allow space for the plants to grow, and room to walk. Crops like onion, leek and root crops may be planted in double rows or in beds several rows wide to secure higher yields. A more complete utilization of soil moisture and nutrients will be secured when plants are spaced evenly along the row rather than in hills. The minimum distance between rows is based on cultivation with hand tools, or the use of mulch. If power equipment is used, the rows must provide space for the passage of the equipment. Planting depth and method Many gardeners plant seeds too deep, TTiey need only be sown deep enough to obtain moisture from the soil for germination. In good loamy soil, most vegetables seeds should be covered to depth of about fives times their largest diameter. In sandy soils, plant them deeper and in clay soils, shallower. During the summer, when the soil is warm and dry, plant the seeds deeper. Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter AN OLD HAND PLOW works just fine for Roy Leake, who furrows his garden each spring with this traditional implement. Firm the soil along the row after planting, to ensure adequate movement of moisture to the seeds. The emergence of young seedlings from a heavy soil will be improved if the seeds are covered with sand or vermiculite to conserve moisture and reduce crusting. Seeding and thinning To ensure a full stand of plants, and a bountiful yield of vegetables, sow 2 or 3 times more seeds than needed to secure the distance between plants suggested in the vegetable planting guide on back cover. When the seedlings are several inches tall, thin them to the recommended spacing. 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RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 J Ion, pepper, and tomato can be secured by setting young seedlings in the garden rather than planting seeds. For the late summer and fall crop of these vegetables, plant several seed per spot at the desired spacing of 15 to 18 inches apart, and thin later to 1 plant at each location. The same method may be followed for pumpkin and squash, with a 24 to 30 inch space between plants. Extra seeds may be scattered in the row, and the resulting seedlings transplanted to other locations in the garden after early crops have been harvested, or where seeds fail to germinate. Starting early plants Crops of certain vegetables may be harvested 30 to 40 days earlier if seedlings are planted rather than seeds. Plants should not be started too early because they may become too large and leggy for easy transplanting. Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cucumbers, melons, lettuce and tomatoes should be started indoors about 6 weeks before they are to be transplanted in the garden. Pepper and eggplant should be started about 8 weeks before setting in the garden and celery about 10 weeks before the date for transplanting. Weed control Weeds must be controlled to eliminate their use 6f the soil nutrients and moisture needed by your vegetables. Cultivate or hoe your garden as frequently as needed to destroy all weeds when they are only a few inches tall. Do not dig too deep because this will damage the shallow roots of your vegetable crops. Keep the hoe sharp to facilitate the cutting of weeds. The use of herbicides is not a practical method for controlling weeds in the home garden. With several types of plants located close together in a small area, some may be seriously damaged by any herbicide which may be selected. The best methods of weed control are cultivation, hoeing, and the use of mulch. Organic mulch An organic mulch such as leaves, or lawn clippings, will conserve soil moisture, help control weeds, and improve the infiltration of rain or irrigation water into the soil. A fine mulch like lawn clippings may be used for any crop, and may be applied as soon as your vegetables are a few inches tall. Leaves are adapted to larger crops and vines, and may be applied when the plants are 8 to 12 inches tall. Sawdust or shredded bark from the inside of a mulch pile may go through anaerobic decomposition and become very acid, with a pH of about 3.0, and a pungent odor. Such material is very toxic to plants. Weeds which grow up through the mulch should be pulled when they are about 2 inches tall, when the soil is moist after a rain or irrigation. Do not cultivate or hoe a mulched garden. This would destroy the effectiveness of the mulch and bring weeds up near the surface where they will germinate. Organic materials which are commonly used as mulch, such as leaves, or lawn clippings, have little or no fertilizer value. Also, they usually have no effect on soil acidity. When organic matter is plowed into the soil, it improves the structure and increases the amount of nutrients it can retain. If large quantities are incorporated into the soil, additional fertilizer may be needed to avoid nitrogen deficiency. Plastic and paper mulch Black plastic, kraft paper or newpapers may be used as a mulch to reduce the loss of soil moisture by evaporation. Such mulches will prevent weed growth, especially grass type weeds which spread by rhizomes. Crops may be planted in rows between strips of mulch, or plants like cabbage, cucumber, or tomato may be set in holes punched through the plastic or paper. Be sure an adequate amount of fertilizer has been broadcast and worked into the soil before the plastic or paper is applied. 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Positions W anted Classified Advertising •UtNUKAL lINr-UKIviA IIU1N ElTOrs- No adjustment will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement All enors must be reported by the Monday (5 OOp m ) following the date of publication Prepayment is required for some classifications and types of ads Call us for further information AFTER AN AD IS ORDERED it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadlines for tha<[issue At the time of placing your ad. it will be read back to you for any corrections you may want to make Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper If it contains an error, or if you wish to make a change call us at once' Your Action Humber 675-3338 Antique* 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 caD 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Child 4 Services Mother of 3 wishes to care for your children in Amissville area. Full or part time welcome. Educational projects and meals included. 703/937-5760. Child Care 5 Wanted Wanted: Part-time babysitter for three year old girl, flexible hours, excellent pay and working conditions. Call 703/636-3842 Crafts-a-Plenty 7 Art# & Craft* Exhibitors - 4th of July Extravanganza. Inside/ Outside booths. ■$35 fee. Applications now available. Ms Marcus, Godwin High School, 2101 Pump Road, Richmond, VA 23233.804/741-3358. Construction 9 Equipment Caterpillar 955 L loader, much rebuilt or new, $32,000. 1986 Komatsu D31 dozer, excellent condition, $26,000. 703/3643553. International single axle dump truck. 5 speed, 2 speed axle. Equipped for pulling tag-a-long trailer. 703/937-4082 Farm Equip. 10 and Supplies Hay Bales - Round, 1,000 lb. mixed Orchard Grass, Clover, Alfalfa. Price by quality and volume. Flint Hill/ Ben Venue. 703/6753761. Farm Equip. 10 and Supplies Hay for sale. High quality. Round and square bales. Call 703/937-5160 Hay For Sale. Orchard grass and clover. Square bales. Also good hay for mulch. Huntly, Va. 703/635-1308. International Harvester 10' heavy-duty offset ploughing disc, $3750. John Deere 8300 drill, $2400. John Deere 709 rotary cutter, $1500. Brillion 10' seeder, $1 200. 703/364-2743. 800 pounds round bales. $5.00 each. Call 703/3649609. Rich dirt/ Cow manure. Load it on your truck. Call 703/439-3356. Rich Black Dirt You haul $20, we haul $35 a pickup load. Call 703/439-8281. Timothy Hay, Square bales, $2.50 per bale. Large round bales available. Rectortown, 703/3641047. Wood Shavings Ideal for animal bedding. Track trailer load delivered, $250. Modular Energy, Bealeton, VA 703/439-1482. Firewood ,12 For Sale Firewood- Free - Some standing, some cut. Stack brush. Available thru April. Call 703/937-4696. Firewood. $95 a cord. Call 703/987-8796. Cange ana Yard Sales 13 Yard Sale - Saturday, March 31, 9a.m. until. Beside Sperryville Post Office. Proceeds will benefit the Youth of Sperryville Assembly of God Church for a convention trip. Garden 14 Equip, ft Produce Attention Gardeners) Free, well composted horse manure Excellent for gardens. Call 703/9878443 evenings. Blooming Pansies, Tulips, Creeping Phlox - Herbs, Perennials and more. See us Saturday a.m. at Warrenton Farmers Market. Elkwood Farms 703/8252584. Garden Tillers - Rear-time Troy - Bill Tillers at low, direct from factory prices. For Free catalog with prices, special Savings Now In Effect, and Model guide, Call toll free 1-800/453-1500 Dept. 4. Auction* 2 consignment; Saturday, March 31,1990 10:00 A.M. Rain or Shine CULPEPER AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES 2 MILES SOUTH OF CULPEPER, VA.ON RT.29 LANDSCAPING CO. GOING OUT OF BUSINESS, SOME ITEMS LISTED BELOW, PLUS MUCH MORE! 1970 Ford F600 Truck 1973 GMC 6500 Truck Ford Fork Lift M-F. #204 Fork Lift Eager Beaver 9-Ton 3-Axle Trailer Gill Pulverizer Ryan 18" Cutter Ryno Straw Blow 225 Amp Electric Welder Grinder 4-Ton Floor Jack Cutting Torches Drill Press FROM ESTATE IN COUNTY: 12 H.P. Wheelhorse Tractor w/Front Blade (2) Rotary Mowers Wood Splitter Wead Eater Lot Lawn & Garden Tools Some Shop Tools Misc. Furniture & Etc. ★NOTE: WE EXPECT TO HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MERCHANDISE HERE COME PREPARED TO BUY AND SELL. WE WILL ALSO HAVE A LINE OF NEW 3 PT. HITCH EQUIPMENT ★ OIL HIM W. RW.M* Certified Virginia Auctioneer #000031 mr, s main si l III lin n. VA 2I7»I riinui 7oi hk-thihi tim iNv»iu« mu ix I4MUM aili'HI t M*MI Garden 14 Equip, ft Produce Professional Landscaping, installations, landscape & turf maintenance shedded Hardwood mulch delivered. Call for information: Natural Environments 703/349-8084. White Pines Balled & Burlapped 10'-12—$96 each 14-16'—$135 each Tree Spade service available Call M. W. Johnston 703/987-9013. 5-6 Ft White Pines Balled & Burlaped $20 703/937-6178 Happy Ads 20 Happiness Is shopping Babyland, Weems Lane, Pineville Plaza, Winchester, VA 22601. 703-6651899. Specializing in baby furniture and accessories. Enjoy a Virginia Country Ham Sandwich and Ho-Made Barbecue Sandwich this weekend at Sperryville Deal Starting April 4 The Village Thrift Shop, Main St., Sperryville will be open Weds.-Mont. 11-5 Happy 21 Birthdays Happy Birthday!, JoAnn, How does dinner for two sound? Alone? Even better? I’ll pick the kids up at 5p.m. then. Love, Ellie Happy Birthday Christie! We love you, HE. & B.B. For Sale Angus bulls, handle 20 cows, calving ease, milk, growth, from one of America's top performance herds. #1 for milk, E.P.D., large selection. $1,000 to $2,500. Ginger Hill Angus, 703/675-3691. Bulls - Yearling and mature polled hereford. Call Luray 703/743-3649 or 703/743-4912. Purebred Angus Bulls, 1 - 2 years old. Five young purebred Angus Heifers. Call Ray T. Cannon, 703/937-4900 or James Cannon, 703/937-4700. REG. ANGUS BULLS 1 and 2 Years Reasonable 3 Taps Farm 703/364-9600 Iliac, for 42 Sale/Rent Black Walnut Tree approx. 30" DBH aprox. 40 feet tall, make offer. Call 703/788-4458. 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 0. Fuller, Carpetman, 703-538-5324. Franklin Type Stove $100. Call 703/788-4458. 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'h plate strips. Call 703-869-6664. lUsc. for 42 Sale/Rent For Sale: Garden tiller, tractor, weed-eater, wood splitter, bushhog; misc. items. 703/987-8758. Full Length Prom dress. Used 1 time. Size 10/12. Like new. $40. 703/9878975. Genealogy Program for IBM/ competible PC's. Organize family tree. Display ancestors, immediate family, descendants. Display, print, exchange files. Call 703-430-8360. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Tub - Prawn & white maible, red woodcasing. $1,500. Call 703/347-5021 after 4:30 pm. Lawn Chief riding mower, 11 HP, 36 inch, very good pondition, $400. Also, Whirlpool electric dryer 675. Call 703/439-8930 afer5pm Swimming Pools - Kayak Pools invites you to take advantage of pre-season tpargain prices now on all models! Timing is everything, so call now toll free 1-800-843-7665. Tandy Computer Model 1000 TL with dot matrix printer. IBM-PC compatiPle. MS-DOS and other software included. Brand tew, used one semester at pollege. $2,000. Call Jan Hardison 703-777-3806. Wolff Tanning Beds - Commercial - home units tom $199. Lamps, lotions, sccessories Monthly payments as low as $18. Call oday - free color catalog, I-800-228-6292. 6868 Swimming Pools 6868. Warehouse Clearance of new 1989 pools, 24’ x 32' completely installed. Includes huge leek, ladder, fencing, filter and skimmer. Financing available. Other pools available. Call toll free 24 Pours 1-800-523-0400. American Pools by an American Company. RENT-to OWN No Credit Checks, TV's, Stereos, VCR’s Appliances & Furniture JENKINS RENTALS, Culpeper 703/825-0665 TAKING ORDERS for EASTER LILLIES Hardy Vegetable Plants STOVERSGREENHOUSE Rt.229 3 miles from 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 Misc. for 42 Sale/Rent CHANNEL CATFISH, HYBRID BLUE GILL, Fathead minnows. Large Mouth Bass, Black Crappie and, Trtplotd Grass Carp (for Pond Weed Control). The Hybrid Blue GUI will reach a weight of 2 to 2VS pounds. Delivery Will be: THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Southern States Co-op Front Royel, VA (703)635-3118 Time: 2:00-3:00 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Southern Stetee Co-op Luray, VA (703)743-6518 Time: 12:00-1:00 PM Call your local store to place your order or call Toll Free 1-M0443-S439 Fish Wagon, Inc Route 3. Box 337-C H.irrlstKirg, ARK 72432 lfisc. 43 Wanted Old Oriental Ruga wanted. Call toll free 1- 800- 343- 3843 or 703-548-0000. Office 46 Equipment Macintosh Plus Computer 1 Meg Ram rodime 20 Megs, exterior hard disk, image writer printer, current system software installed, carring case included, $1,800. Call 703/364-4118 after 5pm. Solid Walnut Desk and Credenza, 36 X 72, very good condition. $150. Call 703-837-2328 after 7pm weekdays, anytime weekends. Personals 47 A wonderful family experience Australian, European, Scandinavian, Japanese high school exchange students arriving in August. Become a host family/ American Intercultural Student Exchange. Call 1-800/SIBLING. Convalescent Aids Walkers, hospital beds, commodes, etc. Loaned tree of charge for as long as needed by anyone in Rapp. County ■£03/987-8248,703/875-3765, £703/037-5686, 703/675-3802 Pets 50 Beagle Pups, 4 females, 9 weeks old, wormed, parents on premises, make ■great hunters or pets. After /p.m. weekdays 703/7541761. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, beautiful, loving puppies, to approved homes. Call 703/347-2566. For Sale 1 AKC registered Brittany female, 15 months old and beautiful, $250 Call 703/547-2497 after 6pm. 42 UiK. for Sale/Rent * ZETTS FISH "5w w HATCHERY FISHING LAKES Rt.2, Box 218K Inwood, W.V. 25428 304-229-3654 •LIVE FISH FOR STOCKING Bu», Gum Jumbo Blue Gills, Crapp*, Perch, Ounn.! Catfish, Stuners, Minnows, Goldfish, Koi •Fancy Water Lilies & Plant* •ISRAELE FOR ALGAE CONTROL Pond Supplies, Feed Fertilizers •COLORFUL CATALOG - $2 „ FISH AT CKJR LAKES •Stocked Weekly •Stocking Glam Trout 12"-27" •No License Required •Bait at Premises $6.00 Adults ■ $4.00 Children Price includes 8 Large Fish 12 Miles North of Winchester. Rt. 11 Pet* 80 Keeshond Puppies - beautiful AKC, champ lines, parents on premises, shots, wormed. Call 703/364-1242. Lost: Pet Registry. Call 703/987-8045, leave message. Professional pet grooming by Jean in my home shop. Please call, leave message 703/635t9329. Rentals- 60 Apartments Efficiency Apartment furnished. Including heat, central air and electric. No pets. References and credit check required, $550/ month. ORELA 703/347-2121. Stable apartment. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, new, utilities included. Orlean area. 703/636- 6129 days; 703/364-3649 evenings. Woodvllle, Va. • Large two bedroom, second story apartment, newly remodeled, central air condition, heat pump, new appliances. Security deposit. $475 month plus electricity. 703/987-8570 after 7p.m. Rentals- 62 Houses In Sperryville Countryside - 2 bedroom house on 2 acres. $550/ month. Lease, references, security deposit. 703/987-8280 evenings and weekends. Ryans's Stable and silo apartment for 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. New house in Marshall next to I-66 - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, A/C, $800/month, one month deposit, no pets. 703/347-0584; 703/349-1527. Private Rambler Off Springs Rd. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, central air and heating, $600/ month plus deposit. Available April 1, 1990. Call after 5p.m., 703/368-4553. 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. Rappahannock County - 3 bedroom house. All appliances. No pets. Security deposit required. Call 703/675-3337 or 703/6753061. Stone House for rent in historic Washington, Va. Ideal for 1 or 2 adults. References and security deposit required. $750/ month. Cali 703/687-3373. Wanenton - 2 bedroom house, kitchen, living room, bath, $500/ month, security deposit. Cal! metro 703/818-8249. Rentals- 64 Land Wanted: Fenced pasture to rent. Call John Early 703/937-5526. Rentals- 65 Vacation Homes Myrtle Beach - Condos and cottages 1, 2, 3, 4, Bdrms, pools, jacuzzi, tennis. downtown to Shore Drive. Reservations, free brochure 1-800-345-6272 Mon-Sat 9a.m.-5p.m. Arcadian Management. Service#- 71 Business Attention Ladles 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-W83. Carpet Cleaning Special living room, dining room, hallway, or sofa and chair professionally steam cleaned, $59.88. A-1 Carpet Cleaner, Garland Ray, Christian Vietnam Vet, 10 years in business using powerful truck mounted equipment. Call 703/3491310. Gardens Tilled with TroyBilt rototiller. Perennial garden work also. Call Nina Moore, 703/987-8953, early mornings. Mena and Womens alterations - mending, hemming, zipper replacement, general repairs. Aunt Jane's Alterations, Rt. 522, Flint Hill, Va. 703/675-3958. Old Black and white photos copied, reasonable prices. Hand-coloring available. Cindy Mahan, 703675-3837. Professional Landscaping, installations, landscape & turf maintenance shedded. Hardwood mulch delivered. Call for information: Natural Environments 703/349-8084. Remodeling, Home Improvements, Repairs and Restorations. 20 years e perience, references, licensed and insured. M. Lucie & Sons evenings 703/399-1628 or 703/8&6820. Stump Removal, stumps ground into mulch. Reasonable prices and excellent service. Call now 703/349-8084. waiwi n. iiiuumiB Crete Construction. Basements. slabs, garages, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete footers, and form work. 703/8254077 or 703/672-2140. Will do garden plowing and disking. Midland/ Bealeton/ Remington area. Please call 703/439-8838. Appletree Construction Additions, renovations, home Inspection 703/987-8009 PIANO TUNING: Work guaranteed 30 years fUU time Warren Emerson Dennis Call collect, Amlssville, Va. (703) 937-5857 PULLEN’S ELECTRICAL A PLUMBING State Licensed New Si Old Work Pump Installation Free Estimates on New Work 703-675-3249 BEAVER CONSTRUCTION •Custom Homes •Additions •Log Cabins •Restorations 703/636-3037 A. M. CAMPBELL PAINTING Top Quality Custom Painting & Staining Interior & Exterior 703/439-2382 Rentals - 60 Apartments 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 ■■ 71 8erriceaBusines* 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 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIZING in Customer Satisfaction and CUSTOM built homes, LOG homes and RENOVATIONS CUu A License 703/987-8043 Services - 71 Business Lawn Services, Inc. Offers the following services: •Complete Lawn Services/ Landscaping •Mowing •Mulching- •Trimming •Seeding ^Weeding *Weedeating •Pruning *Dethatching •Planting •Fertilizing •Grading •Driveways Free Estimates Senior Citizen Discount 703/349-4554 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” tKfic Kappafjannocb iictos offers FAX MACHINE SERVICES (Any U.S. Destination) To send information: $5.00- first page $2.00- each additional page To receive information: $4.00- first page $1.00- each additional page fcappatjannoefe ihtos Main St., Washington, VA. 703/675-3338 Facsimilie: 703/675-3088 I Services 72 Farm Equine behavior evaluation and modification specializing in problem horses. One day service. Lasting results. Nervous, vicious, stubborn, rearing, kicking, buckets, bad loaders. Red Revelle, 703/672-0724. Services- 73 Home Improvement Expert carpentry and cabinetry and stone masonry. Complete construction and remodeling service. Li“ censed. 703-636-9353. Sanding & refinishing hardwood floors. Reasonable rates. Call Roger 703/635-2558. B ft B BUILDERS i OF VIRGINIA, INC. Specializing in decks, additions St i remodeling 18 years experience No job too small Call after 8p.m., 703/837-5280 GOLDEN BOUGH BUILDERS Home Improvements Additions • Kitchens Decks • Bathrooms •Garages Custom Finish Work Bonded & Insured Call 703/937-4102 Miller Builders 32 years Specializing in room additions, garages, porches, also all types of home improvement. Complete design and plan service. Financing available. Class A state license. 703/937-6178 NEED ROOF TRUSSES OR MANUFACTURED HOUSING? BUY DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND SAVE FIRST COLONY HOMES Calverton, VA 788-4222 ! Services- 74 Persons! 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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFRAPPAHANNOCK 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 residance and last domicile in Rochester, New York, and has not returned to said residence for more than twenty years successively and has not 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, OR^ DERED 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 Real EstateWanted 81 Farms 40-200 acres wanted. Cash available, quick settlement. Call Harold 703-450-5370, 6411500. 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 Amissvllle, Rt. 211, 5 acres open/ woods, pastoralviews, $69,000. Shenandoah Nat. Park area. 5 acres, babbling brook, open/ woods, old rock walls, mountain views, $40,000. Owner/ agent, 703/675-3777, 703/9374388. Castleton - 3 bedroom house, 11.5 acres. Cleared, wooded, streams, secluded, pristine. $139,500. 703/937-4051. Open House, Saturday and Sunday, 10a.m.-5p.m. Front Royal - by owner. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, CAC, finished walk-out basement. 5 acres. Horses okay. $159,950. 703/6364596. 3.6 acre wooded lot, Rappahannock County, base of Old Rag Mountain adjacent to Hughes River, excellent trout fishing. State road frontage. $18,500. Owner financing available. Call 703/364-4073. 154 Ac. Mountain - A rare find. 2 mi. private driveway, 2 deep wells, restrictions, views, build your own "Camp David" - Washington, VA. $924,000. Financing to qualified buyer. R.O. Bridges, Owner/Broker, 703/987-8781 or 813/3675972. 37Vi Rolling Wooded Acres. Boarding National Forest. 3 bedrooms, septic installed, road cut in and approved. Only piece known for sale in TriCounty area boarding National Forest and hard surface state road. Beautiful view, 8 miles west of Woodstock, Virginia. $75,000. By appointment' only. Daytime 703-8695207, after 6pm 703-4654096. Real Estate- 83 For Sale Centrsville: 4 level townhouse featuring a spacious loft, 2 professional bedrooms, 2Vi baths, french doors. $158,950. Call Bill 703-385-2010. Real Estate- 83 For Sale Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains at rural Virginia prices. Send for free brochure. Betty Capps, AAA Realty, Inc., P.O. Box 268A, Sutart, VA 24171 703/694-3570. How To Buy a house seminar - Financial and real estate experts on hand to guide you. Thursday, March 29, 7p.m. at Sentry Realty Office. Call 703/3477726. Lake Gaston - Over 75 lakefront lots. Free lake Map and Buyer's Guide. Call or write Tanglewood Realty (804) 636-2204. P.O. Box 116, Bracey, VA 23919. Nationwide Modular Homes Wholesale. Immediate delivery. Norwood Construction Inc. Call 703/788-4570. Seven Acres mostly cleared. Fronting on great run. Perc approved, no covenants, less than 3/4 miles from Fauquier Springs, $160,000. Burke Associates 703/347-2121. E.O.H. SPERRYV1LLE 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 HOT TI10WIIS BOUT AMD too cu won to nr ran Why rent? You can own your own APPLETON DOWNS TOWNHOUB in Winchester, VA! It's easier than you think to own an all-new 2-3 br. townhome, less than 1 hour's drive from No. VA! Now’s the time to buy here! Prom upper $70’s, APPLETON DOWNS has CAC, heat pump, 9 cone, patio AT NO EXTRA COST! Stop by today...DRIVE A LITTLE, SAVE A LOTI Take 1-81 to Exit 79, east- Rt 37, right on Rt. 642. Proceed 1.3 miles to entrance on left, follow signs to models. Open daily 11-7. (703) 869-7300. Rental unite also available. Vehicles For Sale 84 BMW 3181, 1984, 5-speed, like new, garage-kept with cover, new tires, air conditioning, cruise, AM/FM cassette, authentic sheepskin seat covers, $9,500. Call 703/439-8863 after 4p.m...'« Caprice Classic, 1986 Brougham Chevrolet, loaded with options, 1-owner, 73,800 miles, $7,500. 703/937-4900. Chevy S10 4x4,1987 Fully loaded. Blue and white. 50,000 miles. Must see to appreciate. Must sell. $8,500. 703/636-3191 after 5pm. Chrysler Imperial, 1983 2 door with continential wheel, 58,000 miles, like new, $5500. Call 703/6369941. Ford Bronco II, 1988 4x4, a/c, ps, pb, am/ fm cassette, excellent condition. Call 703/349-1547 or 703/7775908. Ford Escort Gt, 1987 black, pm, air, rear window defroster, 5 speed, am/ fm casette, mint condition, $6200 or best offer. Call 703/349-1269 evenings. Ford F250,1986 4x4, 6 cyclinder, 4 speed, a/c, am/ fm, CB, new brakes, tires good, runs great, $6,800. Call 703/364-4118 after 5pm. Ford Step Van, 1971, good running condition. $900. Call 703/675-3625. Ford Bronco 1986 II - two tone, super condition, loaded, stereo cassette, air-conditioning, 5-speed, 37,068 miles. 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! 703-9552139, Berryville, Virginia. Ford LTD 1983. Good condition. Fully equipped. $1,500 or best offer. 703430-6292. Lincoln Continental, 1978 good conidtion, white with blue interior, large mileage, newly paint, new top, $2,000, Amissville. Call 703/937-5024. Looking tor used school bus, Chevrolet or GMC, doesn't need to be running. Call 703/439-8889. Mercedes 2400, 1978, yellow, A/C. Runs great - many new mechanical parts. Body and interior perfect - just professionally redone. $8,000. 703/9878372, ask for Jimmy. Nicest Jeep in town. 1987 Wrangler Laredo, 36,000 miles. $9,700. 703-635«6456 after 6pm. Olds 1987 88 Royale Brghm., 4 door, loaded, vinyl roof, immaculate, 1 owner, 55,000 miles, $8,300. Call 703/364-2540 after 5pm. Pontiac Grand Prix, 1981, excellent condition, fully loaded, T-tops, leather interior. $3,000. 703/439-2584. Toyota 1988 4x4 pickup. PS, PB, fuel injection. 15,000 miles. Call 703/9375087. Trans Am, 1981 Excellent condition, special nascar ricaro edition, 60,000 miles, white with red interior, $5,000. Amissville. Call 703/937-5024. Vehicle* 84 For Sale CLASSIC AWARD WINNING 1965 Mustang Convertible 289, Automatic. 97.000K $20,000.00 1965 Mustang Fastback 6 Cyl. 3 speed, 86.000K $20,000.00 703-662-8531 Motorcycle* 85 CXR500 Honda, 1980 Needs headlight assembly & mufflers. Nice motorcycle $200. Call 703/347-5471 between 4 and 7pm. Parts and 87 Accessories Engine Wanted - 4-cyl. Chrysler - Dodge - Plymouth, front wheel drive. 703/347-4997 after 6p.m. Steel Ladder Rack for a Toyota truck. Fits over camper shell. $150. Call 703/825-1318 after 6pm. Recreational 88 Vehicles Coleman Pop-up, 1989 Sequoia model. Sleeps 6, sink, stove, like new, $5,500 or best offer, must sell. Call 703/364-2085. Boats and 89 Accessories Boat, Motor And trailer, 16' MFG, 75H.P. Evinrude. $950,703/364-1408. Maintenance Assistant Century Stair Company in Haymarket is looking for an Assistant Maintenance Person. Duties involve: Repairs of shop machinery, vehicle maintenance, electrical assistance, pipe fitting and Welding. We offer year-round work and a shop. Excellent benefits and great starting salary. Apply in per- son to 15175 Washington Street, Haymarket, VA 22069. RESERVATIONIST Full Time hur The Inn at Little Washington has a position open for an individual to answer our busy telephone lines. You will have the opportunity to learn the hospltality‘*field while working with our exceptional staff In a 5 Star luxury inn. The hours are flexible from 8a.m.8p.m. An excellent telephone manner is required. Benefits. References required. 1-800-535-3510 The Inn at Little Washington Washington, Va. 1-800-535-3510 COOK The Inn at Little Wa,shington is presently seeking a person who enjoys cooking nutritious wholesome homestyle food for our staff. Your duties would include menu planning, preparation of employee lunch and dinner and clean up. The hours are 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. Benefits The Inn at Little Washington Washington, Va. 1-800-535-3510 novcnTisc ujHcnc vou GCT SOMETHING TOSHOUJFOn IT... ACSULTS!! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Be your own boss. National manufacturer needs local person to service 100% natural juice route. Best one-man business ever. No selling. No overhead. Must have $14,000 secured 100% by inventory. $55,000 very possible first year. This could make you independent. First time offer. For details call 9a.m.9p.m. 1-800-633-1740. 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. Credit Manager's Position with established and growing building supply firm, located 20 minutes north of Charlottesville on Rt. 29. Good administrative skills and ability to communicate with customers required. General knowledge of construction helpful. Send resume to: P.O. Drawer 4991, Martinsville, Virginia, Attention Tom Mayo or call 1-800-333-5378. itusioaian uuara uuties requiring maintenance and industrial floor care experience. Hours including nights, weekends and rotating shift work. Person must be willing to work weekends and holidays, full time employment, competitive salary and benefits. Please respond to Box CC, do Fauquier Times-Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrantor!, VA. 22186. EOE. Cook Mature, experienced to manage kitchen. Upperville, Virginia. 1-800-6691763. Dump Truck Driver Wanted. Pangle Trucking, Inc. Call 703-327-6519. Dog Groomer full or part time position available. Experience and knowledge of breed patterns necessary. Call Paws Awhile Pet Motel 703/347-4855. Dump Truck Driver needs job 20 years experience. Excellent driving--record. DOT certified - Class A Chauffeur's license. 703/347-5471 between 4 and 7pm. Draftaperson. Precaat 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. Drivers come for the money, stay for stability. J.B. Hunt, one of America's largest and most successful transportation companies, pays its drivers one of the best salaries in the business. Call 1-800/6433331 today. EOE. Subject to drug screen. EMTS. Full Time, 40 hours per week. Virginia certified and licensed. Full benefits package. Needed for fast growing, progressive ambulance service in Northern Virginia. For more information call 703/3794040, Choice American Ambulance Service, Inc. 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, of economics preferred. Salary negotiable. Send resume to P.O. Box 59-V V, Washington, VA 22747. Farm Hand Wanted for mushroom farm in Catlett, VA. 703-788-1127. Credit Manager's Position With established and growing building supply firm, located 20 minutes north of Charlottesville on Rt.29. Good administrative skills and ability to communicate with customers required. General knowledge of construction helpful. Send resume to: P.O. Drawer 4991 Martinsville, Virginia Attention: Tom Mayo or call 1-800/333-5378 Primavera Treatment Center is looking for a few very special people. Qualifications Desired: 1. Experience in Addiction Treatment 2. Thorough Knowledge of 12-Step Programs (Friends of Bill W.where are you?) 3. Excellent Interpersonal Skills 4. Detail Oriented 5. Degree in a Behavioral Science If you meet some of all of these qualifications and if you are seeking a fast-paced career track position, let us hear from you II Opportunities also available in Nursing Department. RN’s and LPN’s please apply Resumes to: Linda Marshall-Moffatt, CADC, LPC Primavera Treatment Center P.O.Box 1567 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Equal Opportunity Employer FORK TRUCK OPERATORS Qualifications: Ability to operate heavy fork trucks in all lumber yard operations safely and efficiently. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Work in variable weather conditions. Six month probation period. Experienced fork truck operators need only to apply. Pay Range: $6.oo to $9.oo per hour (pay based on past experience). Benefits: Vacation. Holidays, Hospitalization, Pay for Performance Program, Retirement Plan. Applications may be obtained weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Madison Wood Preservers, Inc. 1 mileqff29NonRt.634 Madison, Va. Full A Part time sales - above ground swimming pools in your own territory. Flexible hours. Some weekends. Good income potential. Call 1-800-7772971 or 301/553-0974. Herdsmen needed - For south Central Virginia beef cattle farm. Experience in artificial insemination, rations and equipment operation preferred. Housing and utilities provided. 804/5612540;804/561-5666. Field Installation Manager. Smith-Midland Corporation, a manufacturer of quality pre-cast concrete products, is currently seeking a manager for its field installation crew. Experience in the setting of precast concrete products, blueprint reading and use of transit is required. SmithMidland Corporation is located in rural Virginia approximately 50 miles from Washington, D.C. For further information contact the Personnel Office, Rt. 28, Midland, V A , 703/439-3266. Female companion/ nurses aide to assist partially disabled lady. Must have current drivers license. Permanent employment. 703/347-1611 daysafter 7p.m. 703/347-4897. Home Improvement Co. needs good honest dependable help. Painters, carpenters, handymen. Must have transportation and tools. Excellent pay for excellent work. Choice Contractor 703/754-1014. Light farm help and lawn maintenance work in Orlean area. 703/636-6129 days; 703/364-3649 evenings. Live In housekeeper/cook lor busy family. No babysitting, pnvate room. Must be energetic, dependable, and love to cook. Must have good driving record and background check. Salary negotiable. Call 703/3611218, ext. 121 or 703/4592506 between 7-9p.m. Long Haul Trucking. Get into a high demand career as an owner/ operator with NorthAmerican Van Lines! Operate your own tractor. If you don't have one we offer a lease-purchase program that is one of the best in the industry. No experience necessary. If you need training, we train you. You must be 21, in good physical condition have a good driving record. Call NorthAmerican for complete information package. 1 -800348-2147, ask for operator Qualified Horae Man with farm and maintenance experience. House available. 703/636-1507. Manufacturing Coat/ Systems Accountant. Manufacturing Cost/ Systems Accountant for Fauquier County headquartered manufacturing and international Sales company. Candidate must be degreed accountant having a minimum of 3-5 years experience with a manufacturing company handling product costing in a work order job shop environ• ment. Experience with a v computerized MRP II System would be a plus. Candidate should be a selfstarter with good verbal and written communictions skills. Ross Industries, Inc., Midland, Va. 22728, ATT: Patricia Hrivnak, 703/4393271. EOE. Office Manager. (Clinic Office Supervisor). Human services agency in Culpeper. Supervisory experience helpful. Good organizational skills and typing required. Extensive client contact and bookkeeping responsibilities. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply by April 5 to Personnel Office, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Dock Help & Rail Loaders Century Stair Co. is seeking High School graduates with a Clean driving record to load rail, organize the dock, and make occasional deliveries to local job sites. Applicant should be very organized, hardworking, and seeking growth opportunity. We offer full benefits, year-round work, vacation pay, and good starting salary. Apply in person to: 15175 Washington Street, Haymarket, VA 22069. PLUMBERS Working job foreman, plumbers and helpers for residential new construction. Report to the job in Sterling, VA. Year round, full time employment. Ben Lewis Plumbing, Days 301/428-3900, Evenings 301/694-0495. 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. II 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. PART TIME PASTE UP ARTIST Needed for busy newspaper Apply at Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, Va. Or call, ask for Lori 703/347-4466 Secretary Secreatry/Recpetionist PART-TIME Prestigious mortgage nbanking firm is looking for energetic part-time person Friday to take care of office located in Warrenton. Flexible hours. A good chance to pick up extra money. Possibilty of moving to full time. Call Robert Layson 349-2380 GUILD MORTGAGE CO. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Newspaper Advertising DESIGN ARTIST Full time position with growth potential requiring a mature individual with Macintosh II, design and paste up experience. Ability to produce quality work at a fast pace under deadline pressure is essential. Apply in confidence to: Box DD c/o;fauquttr £imts-Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va. 22186 Mental Health Clinician, Emergency Services. Full time position in human services agency. Responsible lor providing inital screening and evaluation of emergency and crisis services. Pre-screening evaluation, crisis intervention, commitment proceedings, and coordination of follow up treatment. Masters degree in psych or human services required. Competitive benefits; salary $22,308. Apply by April 12 to Personnel Office, Rappahannock- Rapidan Community ServicesCenter, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Mature Individuals Wanted to assist electrical workers in Leesburg and Warrenton areas. Company benefits. Richardson Electric Service, Inc. 703/347-0700. EOE. Office Manger full time. Fast growing business in Middleburg, Va. Seeking very organized highly motivated office manager. Duties to include payroll, bookkeeping, tax preparation, word processing skills, and customer relations. Pay commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Call Piedmont Vineyards 703/687-5528. OTR Drivers - Homday Truck line requires 1 year experience, 23 years of age. Start: 23 cents - 26 cents/ mile based on experience. Excellent benefits. Conventionals/ Cabovers. 1-800/343-7989. Parson Needed for sales in our tasting room. Office work and outdoor work. Requires some weekends, must be over 21, knowledge of wine not necessary but must be interested. Call Linden Vineyards 703/3641997. Receptionist. Full or part time. Resume required. Front Royal area. Call 703/636-6129 between 9a.m.-3p.m. Shop Assistant Expert ence with wood helpful bu not necessary. Kramer & Elland Woodworkinc 703/675-3882. Substance Abuse Technician. (Residential Counselor Technician): Two ful time positions available ir residential substance abuse facility, 8 AM - 4 PN and 4 PM - midnight schedules available. Some weekend work required. Duties include monitoring cliem activities and ensuring client safety. Experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply by Apn 5 to Personnel Office, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Substitute Bus Driver The Rappahannock County School Board is seeking applicants for the position of substitute bus drivers. Paid training is provided for applicants who complete training and licensure successfully. To apply call Jeanie Dwyer, 703/987-8773. The Rappahannock County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, national origin, color, race or handicapping condition. Taking applications for a Waitress part time. Apply in person: Cardinal Restaurant, 666 Warrenton Center, Warrenton. Farm Employee good work history, drivers license, and references required. Call 703/364-1047. Truck Owner Operators - tired of waiting for your settlement check? PFT RoSerson pays one-half in advance and one-half imnediately after unloading. Sail 1-800-237-3534, Dept. Yl-3. truck Drivers — Tandem lump truck experience 510.00 per hour. Must be 50T certified. Bring current friving record to: JtB. Shotveil & Son, Inc., 1106 Storing Road, Sterling, VA. 703)450-2340 FULL TIME DARKROOM STRIPPER need for busy commercial print shop. Send resume with salary requirements to: Fauquier Times-Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va. 22186 Attn: Production Manager 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 oriented and a hardworking, self starter. Experience in rail installation not necessary, good carpentry skills a must. Please apply in person or send resume to: P.O. Box 365 Haymarket, Va. 22069 Vocational Training Specialist. (Production Specialist)/Full time position to provide vocational training to eight adults with mental retardation at local Warrenton business. Some case management duties and community interaction. Excellent benefits and competitive salary. Apply by April 5 to Personnel Office, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Warehouse and Dollyary men needed. Positions available at Country Home Furniture, Warrenton, Va. Good pay and benefits available for the right person. Apply in person: 144 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA. 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, 703/6753737. Positions 94 Wanted Farm man and wife are looking for farm job with housing available. Excellent references and experience. Call after 6:30p.m. 703/636-7613. Spring is hare, the grass is growing. Need someone to do trimming and mowing? Call after 4 pm 703/675-3270 or 703/6751000. Need Job on horse farm with house. Good handy man. Some experience with horse's . Can run some machinery. Call 703/347-5471 between 4 and 7pm. 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Salaries Continued from page 1 year, when Madison gives the last of its annual increases, this difference ri Madison’s favor increases to 1,128. However, in the 21st year, for teachers who have completed 20 years of service, Rappahannock offers another step, which again pulls the salary to within $200 of Madison’s. There is another such step in both salary scales, with Madison offering it as the teacher begins his 25th year, while Rappahannock waits an extra year, like most other counties, until the teacher has 25 years of experience. At that point, and in years following, Madison’s salary is $9 more than Rappahannock’s, enabling Madison to rant 103rd out of 134 counties, while Rappahannock ranks 104th. Rappahannock compares next most favorably with Page County. The starting salary in Page is $206 more than Rappahannock’s, and Page County teachers stay ahead in their second and third years, but then Rappahannock salaries pull ahead and remain ahead until the 23rd year. Then, because Page County continues to give annual increases through the 26th year, their teachers more than make up the difference, and Page County ends up ranked 77th in the state for its salary at the top levels of experience. Warren County’s starting salary is $230 more than Rappahannock’s, but Warren County this year is paying teachers with one, two, three, and four years of experience no more than it pays.beginning teachers. Only at the five year level does .Warren County’s salary scale starts offering annual step increases for teachers with five through 20 years As a result Rappahannock County teachers’ salaries are greater than Warren County’s for teachers in their third through 16th years. Thereafter a teacher in Warren County will make more, ending up with a top salary of $34,908, $4,379 ahead of Rappahannock’s top salary of $30,529. Fauquier County’s salary scale is the highest of the six counties included, with a starting salary of $21,000, $966 higher than Rappahannock’s, and a top salary of $36,713, $6,184 higher than Rappahannock’s. Only Culpeper County’s teacher salary scale is consistently ahead of Rappahannock’s, beginning with an edge of $466 which gradually increases to end with a difference of $3,357 at the top end of the scale. Rappahannock County has been able to reach parity for teachers’ salaries in the mid range of experience while receiving proportionately less of its funds from outside sources, particularly state aid. Of the five surrounding counties only Fauquier pays a higher proportion of the budget out of local funds and receives a lower percentage from the state. In the current budget year Rappahannock expects to receive $1,444,000 of its $4,228,000 budget from state aid, or 34.2 percent. Culpeper expects to receive 38.7 percent of its $20,790,000 budget from Richmond. Madison is requesting 42.7 percent of its $7,808,000 budget be funded by the state. School officials in Page are asking that 51.4 percent of its $12,971,000 budget come from the state’s allocation for education. Warren County is looking for 41.5 percent of its $16,732,000 budget from the state, and Fauquier expects to receive 24.8 percent of its $39,676,000 budget in state aid. Jail Continued from page 1 Pointing out that the difference between the two bids is only $2,890, Mr. Biegel told the board, “I come down to protecting your interest. We’re going to get the best response with Baugham. He (Mark Johnson, Baugham’s contract negotiator) knows the capacities of the system that is already there. He knows that the capacity is sufficient to heat one level. He was able to tell me where there is a dry well that will have to be moved. He made clear to me that a new 200 ampere service will require a new 400 amp panel. “I was impressed with that,” Mr. Biegel told the supervisors. “Because of his experience with other jails, he could tell me about potential cost savings by eliminating redundancies in the way doors were designed. My recommendation is Baugham. I’m convinced the Board of Supervisors can get the best product at the least cost from Baugham.” Board members agreed to take no action that evening and to meet again on March 26. At that Monday meeting they passed a resolution stating the board’s concern that all bids were over budget, and that bids were not1 comparable. The resolution further says that “competitive sealed bidding has led to the problems stated above, is not practicable in a project where there may be various methods of completing the called for design, and is not fiscally advantageous to the public.” The new date for opening the bids submitted for competitive negotiation will be April 16, with the board expecting to award a contract April 24. Amendments Continued from page 1 envision these being parking lots. I don’t think anyone wants to live next to a parking lot.” Commission Chairman William Wickens said “my concern is not just what this particular lot would do. This could affect the whole town.” As one of the authors of the current zoning ordinance, Mr. Wickens added, “what we did not want was commercial sprawl into residential neighborhoods.” The six planners voted unanimously to recommend denial of that amendment. (Planner Stewart Willis did not attend Monday’s meeting). Mr. Wickens was alone among the planners in voicing strong objections to the ordinance to allow structures to exceed the 35-foot height limit. He said that the exception for dwellings and public buildings was written into the ordinance because the authors had in mind that “houses are smaller, and we didn’t want to prohibit a cupola on top of a house.” “Is this,” Mr. Wickens asked, “the direction we want to go? Toward increasing height while decreasing the setbacks — in one fell swoop?” Mr. Reynolds reminded the planners that, even if the amendment is approved, any relaxation of the 35foot limit would still require a special use permit. That “is a powerful process. You place conditions on it then.” To which Mr. Bailey added, “Theoretically, if someone proposed a 45-foot tall box the ARB should shoot it down — if not we should shoot them. We will just have to have trust in the government in town.” On that, the planners voted, again unanimously, to recommend the amendment to the Town Council for approval. Despite the pleas of Mr. Dickey and Mr. Lee that the Inn’s third application, for rezoning of part of its property from residential to mixed use, be heard Monday night, Mr. Wickens declined, citing the lateness of the hour. Since the Planning Commission’s next scheduled meeting, April 23, falls one day past the 90-day time limit for the commission to act on applications, the planners scheduled a special meeting for Monday, April 16 to consider the rezoning application. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. at the courthouse. Budget Continued from page 1 cause state and federal aid has been cut by $20,587 compared to this year’s levels. During their discussion, the board members showed they are not universally happy with it. Stonewall-Hawthom representative William Oliver voiced concern about recommending a salary schedule that pays teachers with one, two, or three years of experience the same as beginning teachers. “I have some problems with no raises for four years,” he said. “I’m afraid we’re getting into a morale problem when teachers see someone coming on board is going to be making the same thing they’re making,” Mr. Oliver said. Dr. Gangel said the only other way to make salaries competitive “would be to accelerate the whole salary schedule, and that would cost a lot. The cost of front end acceleration is $3,021,” he said. “This could generate a morale problem, but the only way to get there is to do little parts of it at a time rather than the whole thing.” Assistant Superintendent Robert Chappell said that when he goes to college campuses recruiting teachers, “we’re seen as competitive now. Before we weren’t:” Another area of the school budget that caused concern was the elimination of textbook subsidies. The current budget contains $10,138 to supplement textbook rental fees. “This really concerns me, especially for families with more than one or two children,” School Board Chairwoman Beverly Massie said. “I realize this is a tough financial climate; this is really going to pinch.” “Even if that were in there, text. book fees would have to go up,” Dr. Gangel said. “We’re going to be out of money and not able to buy textbooks unless we increase fees.” He said he could not yet estimate how much book fees would have to increase next year, but “it would not exceed double” this year’s figure. The board members also expressed concern about Rappahannock’s declining enrollment at Piedmont Technical Education Center, although the decrease saves the county money. 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What’s your neighbor’s secret? Perennials, annuals, bulbs Some gardeners have all the luck. Their roses win prizes, and their flower beds are always filled with color and heady fragrance, giving the neighborhood spring fever all year round. They easily rattle off the names of 20 new varieties they just ordered from the seed catalogs, and have already mapped out their floral yard show for next season with color-coded precision. You, on the other hand, are struggling to keep your one-and-only petunia plant perky. What’s their secret? Any great gardener will tell you it’s all in the timing. A lot of planning goes into creating a harmony of flowers that blossom at just the right tirhe. That symphony, they’ll say, can begin only after the novice understands the gardener’s basic three: perennials, annuals and bulbs. Perennials are to a garden as a classic blazer is to a wardrobe — they are mainstays that appear year after year. Sprouting from permanent roots in early spring and flowering in the late spring, summer or autumn, perennials lie dormant for most of the winter, only to bloom again the next season. In most cases, bulbs fall into the perennial category, but what sets them apart is the “packaging”. Rather than sprouting from seed, a bulb’s bud lies in the heart of its swollen, underground stem and is surrounded by a food supply and a protective coating. It lies dormant through the winter months, blossoming in spring, summer and, in a few cases, fall. Annuals, on the other hand, are much more fleeting, spending most of their short lives in bloom. Sprouting from seed, they bloom rapidly for several months, then die. To keep blossoms going yearround, the best gardeners perform a delicate juggling act with their flowers, supplementing and replacing their perennials with annuals in borders for a non-stop kaleidoscope of color. Of course, all three types of blossoms can stand on their own. Known for their knock-’em-out colors, bulbs such as tulips and daffodils, for instance, often stand in the spotlight in rock gardens and containers. Most gardeners choose early spring to late summer annuals and perennials, with their “second” season for winter annuals and perennials running from August through October. Spring-flowering bulbs, meanwhile, go in the ground during early fall, and summer-flowering varieties from mid- to late spring. But there’s more than seasoned succession involved in good gardening. It also takes an eye for placing the right flower in the right spot. Some, for instance, thrive in sunlight, while others require shade. Many tolerate dry locations, but their counterparts demand heavy watering. There also are those varieties that must be planted in hanging baskets, containers or alongside the tomatoes in the vegetable patch. And, in every situation, sizes and shapes must be combined with artistic, imaginative flair. But details notwithstanding, flower gardening is more popular than ever, according to a recent Gallup survey. "'V ■ b . ^ m r- : ; '.. .. ... ' .■■’;■ ■ ' ;: u - Home and Garden A publication of Arundel Newspapers ’ A division of Arundel Communications Inc ; 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301 Herndon, Va. 22071 Mary Jane Solomon, Editor P i m ' I ■ ■ / ■ Unless otherwise specified, copy is provided by Copley News Service On the cover • m-: Flowers on a mantle bring spring indoors, while framed photographs add a personal touch to any room, The photograph is by Karl Pittelkau. The framing is courtesy of Ben Franklin of Wanenton; the floral arrangement is courtesy of C and 5 Florist, also of Warrenton. ' ' ' ’ .L.-& MB.aiHH HH (Landscape Contractors Association Member VA Nurserymans Assoc. Northern Virginia Nursery, Inc. Located In And Serving Fauquier County For Over 31 Years I ‘Landscape Design And Installation f -Master Plans and Total Design Implementation •Residential and Commercial •Commercial Maintenance Free On-Site Consultations And Landscape Designs li/e come to poo/* Warrenton 754-4219 borne-/ Ou/* o/axt/xf# axe-ouaxaxtexd/ Metro 385-8208

Daylilies Local garden showcases colorful perennials Robert Dinunzio’s expansive backyard, dotted during spring _ with green ornamentals and grasses, holds promises of a spectacular summer, when floral rainbows will rise from the beds along the winding footpath. The Orlean resident, and owner of Hound and Hare in Warrenton, grows By Mary Jane Solomon hundreds of daylilies in gardens around his country home. “On this side, it’s shades of white, featuring near-white daylilies, and on this side, it’s red and pink, and that also featuring daylilies,” Dinunzio says as he Photo by Robert Dinunzio - Betty Davis Eyes features a purple eye surrounding a green throat on a white daylily. points to now-bare sections of the display garden that spring to life come summer. Dinunzio did all the landscaping, including a koi pond complete with a small waterfall. Ornamental shrubs and several varieties of grasses create natural borders that separate the many freeform beds of various styles, from English to Japanese. “When I designed this garden, each little section’s a little room all of its own, and so it’s really fun because you have no idea what's on the other side,” he says of the areas hidden when viewed from one part of the garden. One section features many hues of miniature daylilies, while another highlights flowers in shades of lavender and purple, accented by silver foliage plants. Numerous other beds showcase countless other varieties of the genus Hemerocallis. Dinunzio underplants the lilies with small groundcovers that bloom at the same time. “My daylilies are not the usual type of daylilies that you see on the road at all,” Dinunzio says, referring to the _ masses of tall, orange flowers that cluster along the highways. “They’re almost like specimen lilies. They get beautiful, beautiful big clumps. The flowers are so unusual compared to what you’re used to seeing.” All four daylilies Dinunzio entered in last year’s National Capital Flower Show took blue ribbons. Dinunzio plans to open the display garden to the public at the peak of the daylily growing season during mid-June to mid-July. A catalog of his daylilies available for sale will be available at the local garden shop All in a Row. Dinunzio’s main interest in growing daylilies is hybridizing, the process of breeding two different types of the flowers to produce a plant with new features or a different color. His goal is to produce a miniature double iavender bloom. Hybridizing plants is a lot like breeding animals, Dinunzio says. Where a certain horse sire is dominant for a particular shape of head, certain daylilies always produce ruffles, while others provide a dominant color or shape, he says. A plant may have a dull bloom but feature beautiful branching, leading to a t come mrr the new garden shop j EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT ALL IN A ROW Located at in the first & main building at 29 Main Street in the heart of Warrenton's historic District See our line of garden necessities and accessories for your use or for a special gift •Wie carry Burpee and Wetsel Seeds and imported bulbs for your summer garden. •Come early and pick out your selection of Jactson and Perkins Roses. •We have a full line of garden Tools. •Wooden and fiberglass planters and an unique selection of . ^ baskets and cachepots a U available. •Be sure to brouse through our large selection of gardening books. •A new shipment of garden statuary has just arrived. * Keep a bird from being homeless this summer and take home your favorite feathered friend a dry comfy bird house. Mw HOURS Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5:30 Sat. 9:30-5:00 Ill l\ l ISOM I liar ImK 29 Main Stre • - bulks planter* rrento Down to a Science! ri Now you can have precise color matching in just a few minutes. Modern technology in the form of Moore's Computer Color Matching System enables us to match paint colors faster and more accurately than ever before. Bring in sampies of your fabric, wallcovering or other decorating accessories and let our computer do the rest. ft g Moore's^ ComputerColor Matching SystenL

higher bud count. The end product is a new cultivar, “but maybe out of a hundred, you mig get one that isn’t mud,” he says. The process is “really, really involved”, Dinunzio is starting 1,200 seeds this year. “It takes a lot of different lilies to tr to achieve what you're going after, so I have all these lilies and I need to do something with them,” he says. “So that’s why I have to sell them, because they keep expanding.” A daylily bloom lasts only one day Dinunzio says. Each day, a new bud opens along each scape, or stalk. “Each scape has so many buds or it. Of course, the more buds, the more bloom,” he says. The bud count is one of the features that accounts for the difference in daylily prices, which range from $5 to $200. A person purchasing a daylily receives a division, a root system. The single plant increases every year, “but some of the daylilies will increase five times their normal (quantity) and sometimes only one,” he says, pointinj out that rapidly increasing cultivars are less expensive because more are available. With the many different cultivars c daylilies now available, the flowers can bloom from mid-April until frost, Dinunzio says. Rebloomers bloom one then send up scapes and rebloom, wlii everbloomers constantly bloom. “On the finer daylilies, the texture as thick as piecrust, ” Dinunzio says. Newer lilies are more expensive because fewer are available, he says. There are some wonderful old daylilies that are $5 daylilies but are ht absolutely equisite, ” he says, leafing through the pages of a photo album that serves as a catalog of his cultivars. He points out some of his favorites, such as Kate Carpenter, ” a massive, •) ruffled flower. Wings of Chance, ” a moderately priced flower that won Dinunzio a blue ribbon, “always blooms perfectly. ” “This is ‘Sugar Cookie,’” he says, pointing to another photo. “It really does look like a sugar cookie. It’s very round, it’s very, very thick and it’s very ruffled. ” Daylily blooms vary in diameter from 1 inch to 8 inches, Dinunzio says. The flowers come in a wide range of hues, and some daylilies even change colors from morning to afternoon. Differences in soil can contribute to variations in hue, he says. Hybridizers have had little success in cultivating blue and ice white blooms, Dinunzio says. Butterscotch is the shade that’s coming into vogue, he says. “I’ve got lots of butterscotch, so I’m very ! happy with that. I’ve always liked the color because it’s easy to use. ” The plants should be divided — the amount halved or quartered — every 'f four to five years, Dinunzio says. Dinunzio recommends that someone interested in growing daylilies a, should tour the garden to see what he or e she likes, read about the flowers or talk to daylily breeders. is “There is nothing easier to take care of than daylilies. It is absolutely the perfect perennial, ” Dinunzio says. Because once you plant it, you really Photo by Robert Dinunzio Selsam Double Rose is a ruffled pink cultivar with many buds. don’t have to do anything. Of course, with anything, the more attention you give it, the better it’s going to come out. “But they’re tough. They are tough as any plant ever was. They’re wonderful. ” Dinunzio suggests that beginners buy five or six inexpensive daylilies and perhaps one special one that costs a bit more. He always gives buyers instructions on how to plant the divisions. “You just spread the root system on a mound and cover it up, ” he says. He mulches, but finds little need to protect the tough plants from disease. He uses a time-release fertilizer, and his soil preparation consists of one-third mushroom dirt, one-third river dirt, sand and a little peat. Dinunzio irrigates the beds with a garden-wide hose system that drips water into the soil overnight. THE GREEN SCENE INDOOR/OUTDOOR PLANT WORLD Up to 60% off regular prices on every Shrub and Tree at the nursery. THOUSANDS now in stock. MORE COMING DAILY!! Bring in this ad. Recieve 10% BONUS off ANY purchase | The Green Scene Nursery rcumouin, VJV miles West of 195 752-2220 or 373-5080 Mon-Fri 9-5:30 Sat 8-'30-5__ Sunday 10:00-5:00 MAP WARRENTON i FREDERICKSBURG S h n I l

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Wonderful walls Paper, fabric, tile enliven boring interiors After spending an afternoon traipsing through elegant model homes and beautiful designer showrooms your home suddenly looks blah in comparison. Your first temptation may be to gut the entire house and start from scratch. Before calling in a demolition team, take a good look at the interior of your home. Chances are it’s not as dull or lackluster as you first imagined. A few minor decorating changes may be all that are required. Wallpaper is one of the best ways to brighten up a room. Today’s market includes thousands of wall coverings, ranging from elegant grass cloths to velvety fabrics to glittering metallics. Most wall coverings come prepasted and pre-trimmed for easier installation. Before setting out to buy wallpaper, determine how much light a room gets during the daytime. A sunny room can cause a light-colored wall covering to appear washed out. A darker wall covering, on the other hand, can sometimes take on a rich, warm glow when hit by sunlight. Also, keep in mind the colors and patterns of adjacent rooms. By selecting a harmonious color palette, the transition from one room to another will be smoother and your home will take on a more pulled-together look. In general, dark colors make a room appear smaller while light papers do the reverse. Don’t necessarily opt for a small subtle pattern for a small room. Often a large-scale motif can create the illusion that your room is larger than it really is. To give your walls some pizzazz, designers recommend that you combine two patterns, one for the top half and one for the bottom half, using a coordinating border to separate them. If you cannot afford to wallpaper an entire room, you can still spruce up a room with a border. Used creatively, borders can give a room dimension and create interesting architectural details where none exist. Borders aren’t restricted to just walls these days. They can add color and style to a room when used to trim, windows, fireplaces, mantels or door panels. An ideal solution for bumpy or heavily damaged walls is the use of fabric. Sometimes the fabric can be applied directly to the wall’s surface, but usually a layer of batting or thin foam rubber is applied to make the wall smooth. Commercial fabric wall coverings usually come with paper backing and can be applied directly to the wall with wall covering adhesive. rhoto by Mary Jane bo/omon A border and coordinating wallpaper accent walls in a child’s room. Unbacked fabric also can be attached to the wall with an adhesive or can be secured using a staple gun. Slightly woven fabrics tend to work the best. One of the newest trends for adorning walls is a technique called “wall printing, ” which is akin to stenciling. 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“Displays that are regimented, rigidly symmetrical, or lined up in neat rows are deadening, ” says Guild. Beware. Placing things askew just to appear “casual” is just as deadly — it looks contrived. Collections of beloved objects definitely have a place in your home, whether they include priceless heirlooms or garage-sale finds. But don’t fall into the trap of displaying everything you love at the same time. “Collections can be changed easily and often to provide something fresh and new to look at, ” Guild advises. Nothing is more cheerful than a vase of fresh flowers or more appealing than a beautifully potted, well-tended plant. Nothing does less for an interior than a hodgepodge of half-dead plants or a jug of flowers that are past their prime. Even if you have a green thumb, use some restraint. You don’t want your living room to look like an overgrown jungle. Look for dramatic indoor trees to use. And keep plants with creeping tendrils and hanging plants under control. Fresh flowers are a wonderful finishing touch for any interior. They soften the sleek lines of a contemporary setting, and fit right into country-style rooms. Arranging flowers is much like arranging collectibles or pictures on a wall, says Guild. The idea is to create Copley News Service Photo A decorative border accents this country collection. something that is exciting and harmonious. “It has nothing whatsoever to do with erecting rigid, complex constructions using foam blocks and wire, the type of awkwardly formal and unnatural displays beloved of oldfashioned florists and flower-arranging schools, ” she says. Choose flowers with harmonious colors and a look that fits in with the general flair of the room. Guild suggests lilies for a contemporary interior or wild cottage flowers for a country room. Or use them for contrast in an otherwise austere room. Posies, for example, are homey in a formal dining room. Finally, consider the type of container you will use. A delicate glass vase makes a different statement than an earthenware jug. Other details can provide a nice frame for the entire room. Wood molding is an affordable way to define a room and give it personality. Use it along baseboards, where the ceiling meets the wall or to separate wallpaper and plain wall. Carved stair brackets are another nice touch. You often can order wood molding precut to your measurements at home improvement stores. Another very affordable way to define a room is to use wallpaper borders or to stencil a pretty design around the perimeter. Or buy a bucket of bright paint that you like and use it to accent window and door frames. Give your room a shot of classical elegance with small plaster architectural details. Plaster wall sconces and shelf mounts are light and easy to mount. Consider using small freestanding faux stone or marble columns to hold up a table or display a small sculpture. However, you should use these touches sparingly if you don’t want your house to look like a Greek temple. PICCADILLY LTD. Wicker For Bath, Bedroom, Nursery, Porch, Conservatory, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Guest Room 61 MAIN STREET WARRENTON, VA (703) 347-5300 INCOMPARABLE! r TOLSON APPLIANCE CENTER Serving Fauquier Since 1946 703-347-3030 249 East Shirley Avenue Warrenton, Virginia Grill-i the best of gas. the bi-s ioi ELECTRIC IN ONE (.Ril l--RANGE \ CRILLM ASTER / We service aff appfiari MAKE A FULL - SIZE TRADE. naue yuui oiu tractor lor me power ana performance of a sale-priced, full-sized Ariens GT tractor. Features include: Choice of 18 or 20 hp Kohler engine. Hydrostatic transmission and power steering. Hydraulic lift easily raises and lowers attachments. • Optional 42;'48" or 60" Flex-N-Float® mower deck. • 25 optional year-round attachments and accessories. A GT 20 W/60" DECK a LIST $7,098.95 | NOW $6200.°° •For qualified customers. Example based on a 15% down payment on the suggested retail price. Assumes customer makes equal payments lor approximately 30 months. I nis is an open-end credit program. (7iriens. soia ana servicea Dy: _ _ RAPPAHANNOCK TRACTOR Rt. 211 East Washington, VA .703-675-314a.

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‘No time,’‘noroom,’‘no way’ Weeding out non-gardeners’ excuses You feel a tinge of jealousy when your neighbor lugs his garden surplus to your doorstep every fall, and have given more than a passing glance to those vegetable seed catalogs he is always carting around. You delight in the taste of a perfect home-grown tomato just plucked from the vine, and take it personally when store-purchased arugula falls short of your expectations, or when you can't find it at all. But visions of blistered hands raw from weeks of hoeing, a backyard brimming with prolific weeds and compost foul enough to keep even the mailman away always leave you running for the nearest can of string beans. Drop that can opener. Gardening experts say there are few excuses for not starting a vegetable plot, and have weeded out most of those that otherwise willing green thumbs cling to when they’re faced with the prospects of planting their first crop. Following are a few gardening fallacies, followed by a harvest of rebuttals. There's just no room for a plot. The last thing a beginner needs is acres of land to consume his every waking hour. In his book, "Gardening Year” (Linden Press). Dick Raymond suggests first-timers start with small, manageable plots. He, for instance, has grown 144 onions and an entire tomato plant in just 1 square foot of turf. If a small square or rectangular plot would leave your yard with room for little more than a birdbath, Raymond offers these ideas: • Plant vegetables in narrow strips. They can be as attractive as flower beds, and are easy to work in. • Plant edibles to decorate your lawn or foundation area when space is nil. Experiment with big, bushy heads of lettuce, or tiny, delicate strawberry blossoms. • Double up on vegetables in your rows. Broccoli, for instance, grows well under lettuce because it thrives in cooler temperatures. • Plant the smallest of spaces with herbs. Raymond, for instance, has chives, parsley, sage, basil and dill in a 1 '/2-foot section. There's no surefire way of knowing what to plant. There’s no way around it: gardening is a risky business. If you want the greatest yield in the least amount of space, not to mention with minimal effort, it’s best to play it safe with triedand-true varieties of beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, chard, lettuce, onions, radishes, tomatoes and zucchini. But at least glance over the offerings in catalogs by seed companies such as Burpee and Park’s. Many gardeners wait by their mailboxes for their catalogs and the “psychological spring” they bring each year, and with good reason. There's no ideal spot for a garden. The ideal site offers plenty of sunlight, and has a gentle slope so that excess rains drain, rather than create a pool. Beef up marginal soil with organic matter and fertilizer and work around a slope by building a simple terrace system, says Raymond. -•'if £ A Complete Health Market Open Monday-Saturday 1:00 am-6 JO PM Sunday 12-5 PM 5 Diagonal St., Warren ton f Across from Napoleon's) 349-4111 • Organic Vegetables & Groceries • Gourmet <Si Bulk Foods • Vitamins • Herbs & Homeopathic Remedies • Bodycare & Cosmetics • Natural Baby Care • Natural Pet &. Horse Care • Environmentally Safe Household Products • Gifts • Books • Massage Therapy • Healthy Lunches &. Snacks • Reference Library • Daily Food Sampling • Free Samples Working together to bring quality & purity for those who care about themselves & their World One Stop Shopping Serving Rappahannock & Fauquier Counties • Imported and Domestic Wine and Cheeses • Mexican, Chinese, Japanese and Indian Foods •Fresh Organic Produce & Bulk Food? U'XJXJc Ji .illy slon* icle .issorlim‘nt >t delei table items. A spi-i • Crackers, Healthy Snacks, Sodas, Teas Vitamins, Herbs • Beans and Crains, Flours, Nuts, Homemade Peanut Butter • Organic Baby Food and Pure Infant Creams and Powders • Wonderful Quality Creams, Shampoos & Toiletry Gay St. Washington, Virginia 703-675-3179 10-6 Monday-Friday 11-5 Saturday KEN POE, BUILDER Specializing in• Custom 'Built Dromes • Quality Bams & Stables • Bgstorations & Bgnovations • 9Jome Additions Licensed & Insured (7Q3) 349-1830

Picture-perfect decorating Photographs and memories By Mary Jane Solomon One sure-fire way to personalize a room is to decorate it with photographs, from antique sepia-toned prints of bearded ancestors to favorite color snapshots of a new baby. With the variety of frame styles and materials on the market, the aesthetic possibilities are endless. “It’s not just chrome and glass anymore, or the standard black frame,” says Kate Williams of Serendipity Interiors in Leesburg. “There are many wonderful gold gilt frames out. Old mirrors make wonderful frames.” “A good frame and a good mat is a real nice way to make just an ordinary picture become exceptional,” Williams says. Frames with a more classical look, such as crystal or art deco styles are currently popular, says Carl Zelman of Zelman’s Frame Gallery in Herndon and CountrySide. Decorative photo frames run between $8 and $50 in 5-by-7. 8-by-10 and 11 -by-14, the most popular sizes, says Dave Otto, manager or the frame shop at Ben Franklin in Warrenton. A custom-framed photograph runs from $25 to $50. Wood overall is the most popular frame material, followed by brass, Otto says. Making fabric-covered frames can be a do-it-yourself project, Williams says. “Something like that would be cute in a powder room to match maybe your wallpaper, or your draperies." Deciding how to group photographs is largely a matter of personal taste. “In my home we have them by event,” such as graduations, Zelman says. “There’s no right or wrong, O K. It’s what pleases the individual,” Zelman says. “What 1 think is more interesting is if you break it up,” avoiding hanging photos in perfectly lined up positions. “I think it’s nice if you can mix up sizes, mix up moldings,” he says. Interior designer Bud Yeck of The Mill Company in Leesburg says frames in a grouping should be harmonious, but need not all be of the same style. “But I think it looks rather strange to see a heavy gold Victorian frame next to a little black Hogarth," he says. To tie together a grouping of family photos during a recent decorating job, Yeck took tiny ribbon and made a loopy bow at the top of each frame, then draped the ribbon between pictures. Yeck says like mediums should be grouped together; he finds combinations of oil paintings, lithographs and photographies “jarring." “They don’t have to be like subject, but it makes it more pleasant. If you're doing a grouping of scenics, that’s better than having a scene of the Teton Mountains and then Aunt Mabel. It looks a little strange,” Yeck says. Yeck says he frequently sees photo groupings that “fall off at the edges" and do not fill a space. “When we see them, we hope that they’re having more children or grandchildren so they can finish up that wall,” he says. “People photographs I’m not wild about being in main living areas. I think they should be in family rooms and more casual areas,” Yeck says of what he terms “rogues' galleries “I’m not opposed to collecting n TuttoBene U Home Fashion Shop Custom Draperies Custom Upholstry Bridal Registry y Whether you r need - is to design or to decorate, TuttoBene Furniture Accessories Art Shop at IN THE SHOPS AT FIRST AND MAIN 29 Main St. Historic Warrentqn 347-5542 qODSCA^ I Decks • Retaining Walls • Walkways ♦ Gazebos * Terraces WOODSCAPES specializes in outdoor wcxxlen structures. 1 his is all we do and we do it ri^ht! I at h projec t is designed in close cooperation with our customers, combining our exfX'rtise with your special needs. This insures a unique addition to your home1 and property, not just another unimaginative assembly line product. We design.and build our projec ts with the c lose attention to detail that Kives ()nr work the "tinished" l(m>k. Sex' the ditterence tor yourself in our extensive portfolio. WOODSCAPES - the new standard of quality in Landscape Construction for Fauquier County 703-439-1476 Wheel Horse Power PUT ITTO WORK FOR YOU Wheel Horse Power Mows, Bags, Tills, Plows, Throws Snow...Just about anything you’d need to do. No matter what the season. Visit us today. See all the Toro Wheel Horse lawn and Garden Tractors, plus their work-saving attachments. FAUQUIER LAWN AND IMPLEMENT Lawn-Garden EquipmenHrrigation Systems •Chain Saws*Triminers SALES - PARTS - SERVICE (703)439-8915 Route 17-644 Bealeton, Virginia 22717

other people’s photographs and having instant ancestors," Yeck says of vintage photos. “With the clothes, and such an elegant atmosphere to them, such time gone by, I think it’s really historical to use them. “If you want to make up a story about them, that’s OK. too " Before slipping old photos into just any old frames, a person should take precautionary measures to preserve the delicate prints. “First of all make certain that you protect your items from direct light," advises Laura Dutton of the Loudoun Museum. She recommends using ultraviolet plexiglass to cover the photo if possible. “When you mount your pieces in frames, it’s always best to have some kind of acid-free material on the back of anything so your object is not coming into direct contact with normal papers or especially wood materials." which are highly acidic, she says. Photographs should be matted so they do not touch the glass, say Otto and Zelman. A spacer puts an air space between the glass and photo for someone who does not want to use a mat. If a photo touches glass, its chemicals react with the natural salts in the glass, sometimes creating a photographic image on the glass. Dutton says. The problem with photography is that chemicals have changed over the years, requiring different conservation measures. Dutton says. "We restore photographs that have been torn and damaged too but that's Photo by Mary Jane Solomon l j pretty expensive, Otto says. \ ‘ ‘We can do work on the original \ photograph, or in a lot of cases you take j the original photograph to a j photographer,” who makes a print of j the original picture, he says. The • damage is then touched up on the new print. “Keep the original in some kind of a conservation material in proper storage” until again needed, Dutton says. Any kind of valuable artwork, including photographs, should be hung on interior walls, Dutton says, because exterior walls suffer greater temperature changes which hasten the destruction processes. Pieces should be kept away from direct heat sources. The Loudoun Museum has catalogs -- available for public use -- of conservation materials, Dutton says. She also recommends that people contact the Smithsonian Institution or Harper's Ferry conservation laboratories for more information on preserving old photographs. The following publications also may prove helpful: 'Care and Identification of 19th Century Prints” by Jim Reilly, published by Eastman Kodak. ' "Archives and Manuscripts: Administration of Photographic Collections” by Mary Lynn Ritzenthaler. published by the Society of American Archivists "Collection. Use. and Care of Historical Photographs" by Robert A. Weinstein and Larry Booth, published by the American Association for State and Local History. -FURNITUREINTERIORS Accents (f(fy) Accessones We offer custom window treatments, furniture, carpet, fabrics, wallpaper, accessories and re-upholstery. — Main Street, Warrenton 347-1695 Open Tuesday through Saturday The CustomHouse FRAMING MATTERS CUSTOM FRAMING SERVICES • Fine Custom Framing • Original & European Imports • Colonial Accents, Kirk Stieff Pewter • Custom Framed Beveled Mirrors • Wicker and Lighting A creative combination serving your decorating needs Framing Matters 71 Main Street The Custom House 349-1613 Old Town Warrenton M-F 10-6 Sat. 9-6 Sundays by chance 349-3159 Southern States see Southern States for ALL YOUR LAWN & GARDEN NEEDS THROUGH MARCH 31st • Onion Sets • Hard Tools • Gloves • Spreaders & Sprayers ON SALE NOW THROUGH MARCH 31st Welded Bow Rake Mo 1B-81 fx #105-14035 Your Choice Garden Hoe no IfVSOl «'I0M4OSB Round PointShovelt i No. 15-543. •105-1400B Statesman® , Pine Bark Mulch \ 3cu.II *102-95075 ) 2” Jackson Wheelbarrow ho. 5W. Red Wood handles *102-32072 . our price mfr. mall-In rebate final cost 24”, 19.95 Spectracide 6000 Insect Control 5°to diazinon. 10 lbs. covers 5.000 ft. *102-01615 qqq our price “ mfr. mall-in rebate ——11.00 Anal cost 7.00 M-F SAT Calverton 7:30-5:30 7:30-1:00 Nokesville 7:30-5:30 7:30-1 00 Warrenton 8:00-5:30 8:00-2:00

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Tooling around yard and garden Watch serious gardeners and you’ll notice an almost ritualistic approach to their tools. Whether they use a few selected tools for everything or have an impressive collection, carefully arranged according to size and function, they believe that the right tools certainly contribute to growing prize-winning roses or the fattest tomatoes in the county. “Most gardeners have a close relationship with their tools, even though that relationship can take different forms,” says Barbara Damrosch in “Garden Primer” (Workman Pubishing). The first thing to keep in mind when shopping for tools is that you get what you pay for. “If you buy a cheap tool, chances are the handle will break or the working end will bend or fall off, ” says Damrosch. “Paying a lot of money for File Photo something does not always guarantee that you’ll get quality, but with tools, more often than not it does. ” Happily, you won’t break the bank on quality basic tools. Trowels run $5 to $15; rakes and hoes cost $15 to $30, and a good electric trimmer shouldn’t put you out more than $75. And the investment should last for years, if you keep it in good condition. For gardeners who habitually lose tools (they get swept away with the trimmings or find their way into the neighbor’s yard), Damrosch recommends painting the handles a bright color. Bright blue or purple is preferable to green, which hides in the grass, or red or yellow, which gets lost among autumn leaves. THE BASICS Obviously you don’t need to buy every tool on the market. But having a good selection of basic tools makes the work easier. The most basic collection includes a hoe or two, a trowel, a rake, an electric hedge trimmer and a two-wheel cart or wheelbarrow. Damrosch suggests thinking about your tool collection in terms of function. Start with a very basic collection, and you’ll find that your tools can serve more than one function. Buy more specialized tools, such as a bulb planter, as the need arises. For digging, planting and soil work, stock up on trowels, spades, pitchforks, spading forks and shovels. For weeding, use a hand-held dandelion weeder and a hand fork for small tasks. Hoes, which come in a number of different shapes, take care of big jobs. Maintenance tools include rakes. These range in shape from the familiar fan-shaped lawn rake with flexible talons to the simple bow rake. Pruning tools also are key players in garden maintenance. And they come in a number of specialty shapes and sizes. Long-handled lopping and hedge shears handle big jobs — pruning trees and hedges. For smaller chores, such as cleaning up odd twigs and small branches, use hand-held shears or branch cutters. Rower and fruit shears are perfect when you need something more delicate. GARDEN POWER Lawn mowers are the most common type of power equipment in the home owner’s gardening arsenal. What type of mower you use — walkbehind or ride-on — depenjds on how much lawn there is to'mo'w. Gas-powered walk-behind mowers are best for lawns of a half-acre or less. Look for one that is lightweight and maneuverable. A rear-bagger system to collect clippings keeps the lawn free of debris. One convenient option to look for is a blade brake clutch, which allows you to stop the blades without cutting off the motor. Prices for self-propelled walkbehind mowers range from $250 to more than $600, according to a recent issue of Consumer Reports. For lawns of more than half an acre, a ride-on mower or lawn tractor is in order. You can mow three-quarters of an acre in an hour on a riding mower. Make sure the one you buy is stable on hills and comers, maneuverable and quiet. The controls should be easy to reach. Always take a lawn tractor for a test drive, just as you would a car. However, the convenient luxury of a lawn tractor doesn’t come cheaply. Most models start at about $2,000. 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Pros simplify cleaning By Mary Jane Solomon , Blooming landscapes and balmy temperatures may lighten the steps of the winter-weary, but the new season also heralds an event that strikes terror in many a heart: spring cleaning. Now is the traditional time to air out the musty house and tackle such hardcore chores as window washing, floor scrubbing, wall scouring, cabinet and closet reorganizing, curtain laundering and oven cleaning. You can go the simplest route by hiring a maid service to do some or all of your dirty work. If you choose to do the job yourself; you can simplify even the most formidable tasks by following tips from the cleaning professionals. “The thing that they need to do first is organization. And what organization usually means to me is to go through your closets and your entire house basically... and get rid of things through charity or maybe the homeless,” says Judi Purdy, president of the Maid Brigade of Loudoun County, one of several local offices of the national maid service franchise. “Definitely get rid of things that you haven’t used probably within the last six months to a year.” Purdy says that the Maid Brigade will pick up things from houses at which they work and take them to a homeless shelter. Purdy suggests washing the baseboards, windows and windowsills, walls and blinds with a multipurpose cleaner such as Basic H, the brand Maid Brigade uses. Vents for air exchange also collect old dust and should be cleaned. “Just keeping things picked up and your surfaces visible” on a day-to-day basis keeps unnoticed dust from building up, Purdy says. She also suggests changing furnace filters to keep old dust from recirculating. Spot wall washing and hard-toreach dusting are two of the most frequently requested services Maid Brigade provides, Purdy says. “The thing that we revest of our customers is that if their place has as much open area as possible we can guarantee that we’ll hit and clean... things that they wouldn’t normally clean, as long as we have access to it,” she says. I think people feel better when visually things look good,” Purdy says. Dog and cat hair builds up over time if not controlled regularly, Purdy says. The problem is accelerated in the spring when animals shed their winter coats. She recommends using a miniature electric hand vacuum cleaner at least once a week. Linda Killgore, president and owner of Busy Bee Maids in Reston recommends regular vacuuming - daily for high-traffic areas -- to maintain the appearance of carpeting. She suggests investing in a good commercial vacuum cleaner. “When you’re gonna have the carpets done... have it done right,” she ssys. “Have it completely, thoroughly cleaned. And part of that cleaning process, or the way that you save yourself money once a year is to make sure that you have a regular, thorough vacuuming program already initiated.” People also should buy different spot removers for food and beverage-, pet- and grease-based carpet stains. Killgore recommends a method for cleaning shower and tub floors, especially those made of fiberglass. After stopping up the drain, a person should fill the floor with 2 or 3 inches of hot water, then add a cup of bleach. “You can let it set overnight while you’re sleeping,” she suggests. She prevents mold and mildew from developing on shower curtains and rubber bathmats by machine washing them on the hot water cycle with bleach and detergent. it THIS SUMMER WITH CUSTOM MADE AWNINGS Colors galore including French Riviera prints... Ifjfjontyoniery *ltaJe £jjy4u/ning Also your best source for: Window shades Shutters Vertical blinds Levolor blinds Storm windows & doors WemakeJiouse calls!!! 347-1941 Look out your window, your grass is growin' GET MOWIN'! LAWN CHIEF QUALITY ASSURANCE s1188 -siAivl (Grass Catcher extra) Model 500 with 39/45 Catcher 464 800/464 834 88 SAVE •20 (Grass Catcher extra) Model 700 with 39/45 Catcher 464 826/464 834 TRENIS INC. 'A Little Out of the Way-A Lot Less to Pay' Rt. 28, Cattlett 788-9023 -jpl_Rjn&Sun ...without shelling out a lot of money! Cayman Fling 6 Nights Bahamas Fling ^^3Nights >s Cancun Fling Jamaica Fling All rates are per person double occupancy and include round tnp airlare hotel & more Via public charter Subtect to the terms ot a 7Tour Participant Agreement Rates shown eflective 4 15 00 For those of you who don't wish to spend your summer in the Garden see us at PANORAMA TRAVEL 347-7114 BETWEEN GIANT AND JAMESWAY IN WARRENTON FLING VACATIONS

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Photo by Mary Jane Solomon Oriental mgs are popular floor accents. Underfoot New floors have style After years of being hidden under wall-to-wall carpet, hardwood floors have re-emerged in all their underfoot elegance. Now that they’re back, they’re even easier to maintain. Thanks to a new interest in hardwood, companies are now producing flooring prefinished with several coats of polyurethane to make waxing obsolete. The new hardwoods also come in a wide variety of styles, widths and colors — from chestnut parquet to bleachedwhite solid oak, to a wide plank, ranchstyle wood with walnut pegs. The new floor finishes make cleaning a breeze. The Oak Flooring Institute cautions that water and wood don’t mix and offers a few general guidelines for keeping hardwood floors clean. For routine cleaning, remove surface dirt with a dry mop, a slightly damp mop, or a vacuum cleaner. Stains can be wiped with a damp (not wet) cloth. Rub chewing gum, crayon marks, candle wax or tar with ice cubes wrapped in a plastic bag. When the residue is brittle enough, scrapie it off. Use cleaning fluid to loosen any substance still sticking to the floor. Distressed wood floors that have been wire brushed to an antique, textured appearance, are particularly notorious dust-trappers. Vacuuming is the best way to remove surface dust caught in their uneven surfaces. If soil remains, sweep and re-vacuum. If floors are scarred and worn, you may have to refinish them beforq they’re fit to walk on. The entire process takes about five days, so plan ahead. The first step is to replace any damaged boards with cut-to-fit strips of the same type of wood. Cracks should be filled with wood filler. Then sand off the old finish using a floor sander and edger. After the wood dust and surface dirt are removed, you’re ready to apply the new finish. Stains, paint, bleaches, penetrating sealers, varnishes and urethanes (resin finishes) are your choices. Varnishes tend to scratch and they can darken or yellow, so if the floor is in a high-traffic area, urethane finishes are your best bet. One of the drawbacks to bare floors is that walking on them tends to be noisy. In a city apartment or town house, it’s almost essential to use carpeting in one or more rooms to keep the noise level down. Comfort, warmth and a “furnished” look can be achieved with wall-to-wall carpet or room size mgs. in the past, experts have recommended against the use of carpet when easy care was a design issue, but this is no longer true. “The introduction of stain-resistant carpets has revolutionized the manner in which carpet can be used in the home, ” says Michael West, a consultant to Monsanto. “Floors are now protected from most household stains. ” Tweeds, tone-on-tones and pebbled textures in mgs are a help in hiding dirt and lint. Patterned designs and stain resistant carpets are the wisest choices for areas in the spill zone. Some rooms may demand less formality — that calls for a mg. A neutral fiber rug may be the best choice, and these grass or straw mgs are easily maintained. Vacuuming will remove everyday soil and undyed mgs can be washed with soap and water. For the past decade, though, the last word in rugs has been Oriental. The deeply toned rugs are perfect for traditional homes and the lighter pastels work well with more informal styles. STA1NMASTER y--—fi sq. yd. With This Ad reg. *21INSTALLED WITH PAD STAINMASTcH *14“ reg. *29“ INSTALLED W/PAD Saxony Plush Ratenttass 5yr Waaranc Slain Warranty ORIENTAL Hand Knotted Chinas* 6x9 *359 (rag. *850) ST AINMASTER •16" reg. 34“ INSTALLED W/PAD Supar Danse Galaxy 10yr Wear And Stain Warranty NO WAX VINYL Kitchen, Bath, Foyer *16" sq. yd. INSTALLED PINE ISLE *21" reg. 44“ INSTALLED W/PAD Footprint Fighting Casual Twist 10yr Wear And Stain Warranty HARDWOOD FLOORING $345 sq. ft. Prefinished And Installed BUY NUW - HAY L/AYo LA I bn (CRbDIT SsSlSHi THE CARPEl _STORE MANASSAS: 8618 Centreville Rd. Cobblestone Center Local: (7031361-2266 odcm WOODBRIDGE: _ 14790 Jeff Davis Hwy SUNDAYS (Build America Dr.) Local: 490-1344 Metro 690-1888 Where Top Quality ^ Does Not Cost W Top Dollar ^^Smt****^ Treat yourself to a unique sight and sound experience-visit our home theater room today. Specializing in service, Audio-video components, A/V accessories, custom home and commercial installation. 98 Alexandria Pike Warrenton, Va k(703) 349-3255 artistic auiio, inc, Audio-Video Salts, Installation & Senna 10:00 am - 7 pm MotvFri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat. 4 YOUR ONE STOP HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE: Lumber & Millwork Pressure-Treated Lumber Tools & Hardware Pre-Hung Doors ■ Windows Paints & Stains ■ Much More 20% OFF ON ALL IN STOCK ITEMS WITH THIS AD, THROUGH 4/30/90 orrru not valid with any othcr coupons PRINCE WILLIAM SUPPLY & Annandale Millwork Wilis JAMES MADISON 111GIIWAV JUST SOUTH OF l\T. Mi ON RT IS IIAVMARKFT, VIRGINIA 220(0 Local 754-7177 Metro 591-7304 CUSTOM MILLWORK oSiJdINGS & Routr ANNANDALE |fpMlUWOAK ~ PRINCE WILLIAM £ SUPPLY

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Time for starting home improvement projects If you’ve been procrastinating, gazing at the deck that needs sealing or the drain that needs cleaning, the jig is up. It’s time to begin annual home improvement and repair projects — after all, you no longer have to worry about being driven back inside by snow, sleet and freezing winds. The following tips will give you a head start on handling common warm weather fix-up projects. Some of the tools and supplies you’ll need can be found in grocery and drug stores; others are readily available in hardware, paint, garden and department stores. If your home has wood decks, steps or railings that are exposed to the elements, add weather-resistant coatings every two or three years — particularly along traffic paths. New wood coatings are easy to apply, restore sheen to the grain and stand up to even the fiercest storms. Check to see if any pieces of wood have twisted enough to loosen a nail or two. When these rise up from a deck or step, they create a hazard. Refasten loose boards with either a wood screw or a nail slightly longer than the one that worked its way loose. If you need to replace damaged deck boards, use pressure-treated timber that has been injected with preservatives or construction-grade fir. Stain the fir to match the surrounding surface, then seal it with a clear wood preservative to resist deterioration. Redwood and cedar are more expensive, but also more beautiful and durable. If you use these, consult the experts at your lumber or hardware store concerning which sealants and coatings will best preserve and protect the wood’s natural beauty. Warm weather is the best time to paint your house. Be sure you clean the surfaces first; this helps paint last longer, and it will need less maintenance. Experts recommend cleaning with ordinary soap and water and a soft brush: one-third cup liquid detergent to a gallon of water. Use one quart bleach to three quarts of water if mildew is a problem. (Be sure you don’t combine bleach with ammonia, which causes dangerous fumes.) Check your paint and hardware store for new labor-saving devices that remove old paint easily and make sanding a breeze. Ask about new acrylic paints that are easier to apply, last longer and wear beautifully. Flush your home’s gutter system to make sure it is clear and free-flowing. If it is sluggish, chances are the obstructions are hiding in bottlenecks such as the offset fittings in downspouts just below gutters. If flushing doesn’t help, take the fitting apart and pry out the tangle of leaves and twigs. Now is the time to repair or replace screens so your house, porch and sunroom will be bug-free during upcoming warmer months. If screens have only a tiny insectsized puncture or two, seal with clear waterproof glue (on metal screens) or acetone-type glue (on plastic screens). Seal larger holes in metal screens with small sections of screen. Bend the end wires of the patch downward, like table legs, so they fit through the screening around the hole. Hold the patch in place by bending the end wires flat. Plastic patches can be sewn or glued. A perfectly sturdy roof may leak because of missing shingles or faulty flashing. Once you make the necessary repairs, your roof may have years of service left. On the other hand, a roof past its prime that appears in good condition may have hidden leaks. How can you tell? Call in a professional roofing contractor and ask for a thorough on-the-roof inspection plus an estimate if reroofing is needed. Don’t wait until your present roof is worn out before reroofing — emergencies can force you to make hasty decisions about materials and installation. Push the test button on your home’s smoke detector. These lifesaving devices should be checked monthly, according to manufacturer’s directions. Replace batteries, if necessary. 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