Rappahannock News, July 19, 1990

<0gI ivauuetliamtuck ;1 y„ Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 X PAID CIRCULATION NOW 3,077 Subject to ABC Aucfit RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2.722 V; ... ■«■-«■.* i f. i ••.!*»* I li ! ' ' «. <if 40th Year, No. 29 12 pages Member Audit Bureau off Circulation THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1990 ^^\Vashington^irgini^^,piToDB^j349^l,,IIM,l"l3^^^ ■ Old Rag Bulletins | Water program meeting July 23 | i Next Monday, July 23, the results from the last two rounds of water testing through the Water Quality Education Program will be distributed to those residents who turned in samples on May 28 and June 4. There will be a public meeting in the Rappahannock County High School gymnasium, where experts from Virginia Tech and the Virginia Department of Health will discuss the results and answer questions about possible treatment measures. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m., however residents are encouraged to : come early to look at their results before the : meeting. For more information, contact the : county Extension office (675-3619). : Rish application withdrawn Pr. Berkley Rish has withdrawn his ' application for a golf course and country ; club on his property on U.S. 522 near : Scrabble. He requested that the application | be withdrawn "without prejudice," which ; would allow him to apply again at a later ! date. Dr. Rish said he does not intend to , ' exercise his current options on surrounding ; properties but m^y submit the plan again in ; the future. "The profile of the Planning : Commission was negative. I'm going to sit : tight at this time," he told the . Rappahannock News on Monday. Chester Gap Carnival July 25-28 The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire : Department will hold its annual carnival ; next week, Wednesday, July 25 through : Saturday, July 28. The carnival will feature . live music eveiy night, with the Virginia Ktlravelers on Wednesday, Shenandbibicwl31^ Thursday, Mystic Sound on Friday and 1 Mixed Country on Saturday night. There will also be a horseshoe pitch Saturday afternoon beginning at 12:30 p.m. The carnival will feature plenty of food, rides for the whole family and a grand prize of $1,000, which will be awarded Saturday night. All proceeds will benefit the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department. College placement tests Students who plan to attend the ; Fauquier Center of Germanna Community " College may take placement tests and get counseling during July and August. On Aug. 9, placement tests will be given at 1 p.m., followed by student registration. Evening placement tests will be given at 7 • p.m. On Aug. 13 testing will begin at 2 ' p.m., followed by counseling from 4-7 p.m. on a walk-in basis. Returning students may register in person at the Barn until Aug. 15. Open registration will be held on Aug. 20, 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. For information, or to receive a fall schedule, call The Fauquier Center (347-1304). Government at a glance • Architectural Review Board: Thursday, July 19,8 p.m., courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. • Washington Planning \ Commission: Monday, July 23,8 p.m., courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. • Board of Zoning Appeals: Wednesday, July 25,9 a.m., ' /’ courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. • Library Board: Thursday, July 26, 11 a.m., library. Regular monthly meeting. Weekend weather According to the extended forecast from the National Weather Service, the weekend will be a replay of the past month, bringing again the familiar "3 Hs" of summer: hazy, hot and humid with a chance of thunderstorms each afternoon. Highs will be above normal for the period, rising into the low to mid-90s, with lows dropping only into the mid-70s at night. ^ Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter TAKING A WELL-DESERVED break, members of the Bicycle USA Expedition rest at Thornton Gap before heading out again along the Skyline Drive. British bicyclists tour America on Multiple Sclerosis fundraiser By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer Despite the brightly colored jerseys and matching bikes, it wasn’t an unscheduled, encore performance of the Tour de Trump that passed through Rappahannock County Monday morning. This group of cyclists hailed from Cambridge, England. Their pace was more leisurely and their goal was neither trophies nor prize money. They are seeking money, but the proceeds from their cross-country bicycle tour will benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The 13 cyclists, accompanied by two team members in a large recreational vehicle, set out from Washington, D.C. on Sunday. After a stop in Warrenton (“the mayor invited us for a swim in his pool. It was great!” according to one biker), they spent the night at the Rappahannock County Park. Early Monday morning the bikers left, heading west on U.S. 211 to Thornton Gap, where they turned south onto the Skyline Drive. The group planned to spend Monday night in Harrisonburg before moving west again into West Virginia. The cyclists, who are all present or past students at Cambridge Uni versity, are also all members of the university’s cycling club. As in many university towns around the world, “it’s hard to get around, so everybody rides a bike,” explained Geoffrey Howe, one of the team’s support members. Most of the team members are experienced cyclists, he said, adding that several have done tours in Europe and Asia. One, Rowan Doyle, recently completed a 2,000 mile cycle tour of France. The tour was the brainchild of Graham Henderson, who became interested in Multiple Sclerosis after a See BRITISH, p. 12 Washington residents grannie with loitering By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer The arrival of summer has brought with it renewed complaints about loitering in the Town of Washington. This week, 11 individuals were served with trespass notices sworn by Trinity Church and Eileen Day, the property owners closest to the problem. The perennial problem of young people and vehicles hanging out in the Trinity Church and Post Office parking lots resurfaced this spring with complaints to the Sheriffs Department, Commonwealth’s Attorney, town Planning Commission and the Town Council. This year, according to several residents, there is a difference. “There is a group of people — young men — who are making lewd remarks to people walking past,” one resident reported. That resident, like several others, requested that they not be identified in the newspaper for fear of retaliation by the individuals involved. “It has been a problem, but it has gotten worse in the past several weeks,” another resident agreed. The residents acknowledged that, for years, young people have used the parkSee LOITER, p. 11 Textbook fees rise sharply Despite cost concerns no options found By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Fees to rent textbooks will increase dramatically next year, particularly at the high school. At last week’s regular monthly meeting the School Board approved an increase of $10 per year for all elementary school students except kindergartners and doubled the rate for high school textbooks. The increases are necessary to build up enough money in the textbook accounts to pay for new books which will have to be adopted for the 1991-92 school year, School Superintendent David Gangel told the board. Also, he added, this past school year there were funds in the county school budget to subsidize the cost of textbooks. This year such funds were not included in the budget. This coming school year textbook fees for kindergartners will remain at $29. Fees for first through third graders will increase from $29 to $39. Fees for fourth through seventh graders will increase from $39 to $49. There will be additional costs for required workbooks, particularly for the younger students. At the high school textbooks have been renting for $4 per book. Next year they will cost $8.20 per book. There are other workbooks at the high school that must be purchased, particularly for business courses, and these fees were increased somewhat. The board also approved fee increases for gym uniform, school insurance, and parking at the high school. Some fees, including locker rental, remained the same. At both schools lunches will cost ten cents more next year. The elementary school will charge $1 for lunch, and the high school will charge $1.10. The high school will be hit particularly hard by textbook adoptions required in 1991. The school is expected to adopt new books for English (grammar and literature), social studies and foreign language. In order to be able to purchase all these books at once, the cost for renting a book would have had to be $10.16, Dr. Gangel said. The $8.20 fee will allow the school to adopt all the books, but only purchase some of them in time for the; 1991- 92 school year. The rest will be purchased for the 1992- 93 school year, a year when no books are up for adoption, he explained. School Board Chairman Beverly Massie asked about the impact of going to “whole language” instruction in reading on the textbook fees. Dr. Gangel replied that some books for use in that program had been purchased this past year, and $5,000 is included in the budget to purchase more this year. These will be purchased like “trade books” for the library and “not passed on to the See FEES, p. 12 Council seeks solution through communication I By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer Acknowledging that without an ordinance or a constable to enforce it the town cannot combat its loitering problem, Washington’s Town Council last week requested Councilman Newbill Miller and town attorney Frank Reynolds to speak with the young people involved to attempt to work out a solution. The problem of loitering was placed on the Town Council’s agenda although Mayor Dean Morehouse ad mitted before the meeting that there was probably little the council could do. “How can the council legislate against trespassing on private property? It’s a tough thing. If the council wants to address it, I’ll be happy to do what we can. But it’s not a problem that there is a ready solution for.” After hearing that several property owners had met with the sheriff to consider legal action, Mr. Miller asked if there was any chance the problem See TALK, p. 11 Education funding formulas leave county on short end By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer How is it that the state arrives at a figure of $2,882 per pupil for school funding in computing basic state aid when Rappahannock spends $4,932? The first answer-is that the state considers interest and principal to pay off debts from school construction to be a local responsibility. About $207 of Rappahannock’s costs for education goes to debt reduction. That still leaves a difference of $1,843. The second answer is that not all the expenses for funding required educational programs are included in basic aid. John Rickman of the finance office at the State Department of Education in Richmond said that certain programs have their own constituencies and are funded separately. The state estimates that it costs $29 per student in average daily membership to fund gifted education, $48 per student to fund remedial education, $312 to fund special education, and $115.50 per student to fund vocational education beyond normal vocational positions expected at a high school of Rappahannock’s size, Mr. Rickman said. But, the difference after these are subtracted is still $1,337.50. It is also interesting to note that when the state figures that it costs Rappahannock $312 per student to fund special education, it then only sends the county 35 percent of that amount, the same percentage that the state contributes to basic aid once sales tax revenues are subtracted. Next to basic aid the largest payment from the state is for fringe benefits for teachers and administrators. Rappahannock receives $274,053 from the state for these costs of operation - $145,959 for the retirement fund, $97,222 for Social Security, and $3,872 for group life insurance. These amounts, while considerably less than the costs of providing these fringe benefits, are also higher than the 35 percent funding that is typical for Rappahannock’s share from the state. These figures amount to about 66 percent of the cost for Social Security and the retirement fund for those positions which the state supports. However, funding of fringe benefits is a category of state aid to education which has been dropping for several years. The amount the county receives from the state for other forms of aid comes to $138,551. If this amount and the amount received for fringe benefits is divided by the state’s estimate of 904 students expected in average daily membership, there is still an additional $881.50 per pupil that Rappahannock spends for education. To get a handle on that difference, it is necessary to look at what is included in basic aid and compare it with what the school system actually does. The first part of basic aid goes to fund those teachers and administrators needed for required state programs, called Standards of Quality. Using formulas to compute the maximum allowed class size the state arrives at a figure of 26.088 regular elementary teachers and 13.157 regular secondary teachers, plus 4.745 vocational education teachers needed to fund the Standards of Quality in a school system of Rappahannock County’s size. These numbers are supposed to include one librarian at each school and 1.14 elementary guidance counselors and 1.06 guidance counselors at the high school. In fact the school system employs 26 regular elementary teachers, plus a librarian and a guidance counselor in the elementary school. Also at the elementary school are a physical education teacher, a music teacher and an art teacher whose salary is split between art and gifted education. None of these specialty teachers are required by See FORMULA, p. 11 State pitches new school evaluation By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Commonwealth of Virginia is piloting a new program for evaluating schools and school systems. The Education Performance Recognition (EPR) program, attempts to determine how well schools are doing at educating students by measuring student “outcomes” rather that division “inputs,” Emmet Ridley of the State Department of Education told the School Board last week. Dr. Ridley came to the School Board meeting because the board had agreed with Superintendent David Gangel’s recommendation not to authorize the Educational Testing Service, which administers the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), to release results for Rappahannock students to the state. The state is trying to evaluate the schools in seven areas: preparing students for college, preparing students for work, increasing the graduation rate, increasing special education students’ living skills and opportunities, educating elementary school students, educating middle school students, and educating secondary school students. Three “indicators” in the area of preparing students for college involve the SAT test: “Percent of See PROGRAM, p. 11

General District Court The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday, July 19: David P. Godwin, bad check ($500.00), certified to grand jury; bad check, certified to grand jury; bad check ($859.50), certified to grand jury; bad check, certified to grand jury; bad check ($218.00), continued to Oct. 16; bad check, no prosecution; bad check ($60.00), no prosecution; bad check, ($61.26), no prosecution. John Ronald Jenkins, assault and batter, continued to Jan. 15,1991. Eddie Wayland, assualt, continued to Jan. 15,1991. James Bradley Williams, possess marijuana, dismissed. Gregory Daniel Hickerson, possess marijuana, dismissed. Philip E. Adams, unapproved equipment, $20/22; fail to display plates, $15. Andrew W. Woods, 75/55, $75/20. Derek Lyle Adams, 68/55, $39/27. Gerald A. Arnold, 68/55, $39/27. Sheila A. Bailey-Myers, 55/45, $30/22. Warren Stanley Beebe, no county sticker, $25/22. Ajay Kumar Bhan, 73/55, $54/27. John Ira Bush, 67/55, $36/20. Darlene C. Call, 69/55, $42/20. Carlos Ken Caperton, no county sticker, $25/27. Charles Edward Carroll Jr., 45/35, $30/20. Daniel Jospeh Cooper, 69/55, $42/22. Matthew Aaron Cornwell, 68/55, $39/22. Robin Owens Day, 73/55, $54/27. Chester A. DeWald, 71/55, $48/20. Donald Ray Dodson, expired county sticker, $25/22. Donald Lee Duncan, 69/55, $42/27. Mark Allen Eanes, 69/55, $42/29. David Thomas Espinola Jr., 68/55, $39/20.' Jeffery Wayne Frazier, 67/55, $36/20. Ronald Ragner Freudenthal, no county sticker, $25/27. Wanda Gail Gardner, 74/55, $57/27. Jason Allen Griffith, fail to obey hiway sign, $25/27. Roland Hafenmair, 45/35, reduced to fail to obey hiway sign, $25/20. Jeanne C. Hawkins, expired county sticker, $25/27. Peggy Lynn Herzig, expired county sticker, $25/20. Betrain Tyrell Hill, 67/55, $36/20. Terry Von Hurtt, 67/55, $36/27. Robert W. Jackson, 69/55, $42/27. James Andrew Kelly, 45/35, $30/20. Tedbardo Gutierrel Lerma, 70/55, $45/27. Thomas Gregg MacCracken, 48/35, reduced to fail to obey hiway sign, $25/20, $25 suspended. Daniel Parker Mason, fail to obey hiway sign, $20/22. Mark Anthony McKim, fail to obey hiway sign, $15/22. Mark Wayne Morgan, 68/55, $39/27. Wade Morgan, 65/55, dismissed. William Francis Nolden Jr., 71/55, $48/20. Sherman Evan Numberg, 66/55, $33/27. Ronald Lee Poe, 45/35, $30/27. Ronald Patten Rose, no county sticker, $25/20. Michael Douglas Rowles, fail to secure load, $20/20. John Benjamin Singleton, no county sticker, $25/27. Darlene Oliver Smith, fail to obey hiway sign, $20/20. David Lee Smoot, 45/35, $30/27. Loren Richard Tennyson, expired county sticker, $25/20. Jackie Lee Turley, 69/55, $42/22. Marie Antoinett Updike, 70/55, $45/20. Glenn William Ward, 70/55, $45/20. Lauren M. Wasser, 67/55, $36/20. Earl Lancaster White, 57/45, $36/20. Dennis A. Wood, no county sticker, $25/22. Richard Lynn Yowell, 67/55, $36/27. Latin teacher gets grant Marilyn Kay Welch has been awarded a grant from the Education Division of the National Endowment for the Humanities to study “The Songs of the Muses: Approaches to Classical Mythology.” Mrs. Welch teaches Latin at Wakefield School in Huntly, where she is known to by her students as “Magistra.” A graduate of Mercy hurst College, she lives in Basye, and commutes from southern Shenandoah County up the Valley. NOTICE OF ROAD ABANDONMENT In accordance with S33.1-157 and S33.1-158 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given of the intent of the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County to abandon a section of old county road running along and through the properties of Brown Compton (TM 41-38), Ellis J. Jenkins et ux. (TM 41-26C), George Lee et ux (TM 41-26C) and Mont Ellery, Inc., a Virginia Corporation (TM 41-37), said roadway being shown in red on a sketch entitled “Proposed Abandonment of a Section of Old County Road in the Vicinity of State Route 619,” dated May 16, 1990, said sketch being on file in the office of the County Administrator for Rappahannock County, Virginia. The Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, August 6, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. to consider an appropriate resolution abandoning the above described roadway. This notice is being published in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation within the County of Rappahannock, Virginia; is being posted at the front door of the County Courthouse for Rappahannock County, and is being posted in at least three places along and on the road proposed to be abandoned, as is required by S33.1-158 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator Yes! Please enter my new subscription to ft appal) anno cfe Jictog Subscription rates 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 subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, WASHINGTON, VA 22747. This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: Second class postage paid at die 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, Wanenton, VA. 22186-0631. 'I need a home' Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter THIS FEMALE BEAGLE, found wandering on U.S. 211 near Old Hollow Grocery, is available for adoption through the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. Now with a RAWL foster family, the gentle lass needs a loving permanent home. For more information about adopting this or other animals available through RAWL, call Kim Novak (937-5553). Loan Closet's winners The Rappahannock Loan Closet announced the winners of the prizes awarded following its fundraiser on July Fourth. The oil painting by Eloise of Amissville went to Juanda Rodgers, and the walnut foot stool donated by Clore Furniture of Madison was won by Sharon Scott, also of Amissville. Quita Parrish of Viewtown received the woven overshot donated by Country Heritage Antiques and Crafts of Washington. The $25 merchandise certificate from Faith Mountain of Sperryville was won by Ethel Bailey of Washington. Two azaleas, donated by Long Mountain Nursery of Washington, were won by Elizabeth Hunt of Washington; and two art posters donated by the Rush River Company of Washington were won by Edward Bailey of Culpeper. Diane Kidwell of Flint Hill won the case of motor oil donated by Settle’s Garage of Flint Hill, and Pat Bryson of Rixeyville won the $10 gift certificate donated by Mountainside Market in Washington. Emil Smet of Amissville received the wooden blocks from Country Manor in Sperryville, and Helen Baldridge won the brass horseshoe hook from SNAPS Tack Shop in Flint Hill. “The Rappahannock Loan Closet,” said a spokesman, "appreciates these donations and wishes to extend our thanks to all those who helped with this project.” The Rappahannock Loan Closet provides hospital beds, wheelchairs and other convalescent aids to county residents at no cost. For more information about the type of items available, contact Dot Mank. Rappahannock National Bank ‘ ‘ Your community bank’ ’ Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday evening 5-7 Gay Street, Washington 703-675-3519 PUBLIC HEARING ON CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC CASE FEES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with S14.1-133.2 of the Code of Virginia, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors intends to hold a public hearing on Monday, August 6,1990, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the imposition of a fee on each criminal and traffic case in the amount of $2.00. These fees shall be imposed on each case filed in the District or Circuit Courts of this County and shall be used by the Board of Supervisors for the construction, renovation or maintenance of the courthouse or jail and court-related facilities, and to defray increases in the costs of heating, cooling, electricity and ordinary maintenance. ^ A complete copy of this proposed ordinance is available for inspection Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30 at the County Administrator’s Office at the corner of Porter and Main Streets in Washington. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make com™nl' BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator County emergency log Sheriff's log July 10: civil matter, Rt. 522, Woodville; public service, Rt. 522 & Rt. 604, Boston; information, Piedmont Ave., Washington; reckless driving, Rt. 628, Washington. July 11: suspicious persons, Town of Washington; tree in the road, Rt. 604 & Rt. 522, Boston; public service, Rt. 211, West of Sperryville; public service, Rt. 631, Huntly; disturbance, Piedmont Ave., Washington; disturbance, Town of Washington. July 12: burglar alarm sounding, Rt. 729, Flint Hill; lost property, Rt. 211, Sperryville; public service, Rt. 211, Sperryville; public service, Rt. 522, Huntly; public service, Rt. 622, Washington; hunting complaint, Chester Gap area. July 14: burglar alarm sounding, Rt. 522, Huntly; possible theft, Rt. 666, Chester Gap; public service, Town of Washington. July 15: disabled vehicle, Rt. 628, Fodderstack Road; domestic, Rt. 211, East of Washington; public service, Rt. 636, Sperryville; auto accident, Rt. 211, Washington; vandalism, Rt. 211 Business, Washington. July 16: auto accident, Rt. 622, Redaviva; public service, Rt. 626, Tiger Valley; information, Rt. 211, Washington. Fire & rescue The following calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: July 10: 1:03 a.m., Rt. 612, unknown type fire, Sperryville Fire Department; 8:26 a.m., Rt. 612, transformer fire, Sperryville Fire Department; 12:07 p.m., Rt. 618, broken ankle, Amissville Fire Department and Castleton Fire Department; 4:00 p.m., Rt. 522, dumpster fire, Flint Hill Fire Department and Chester Gap Fire Department. July 11: 11:14 a.m., Rt. 522, seizures, Washington Fire Department and Flint Hill Fire Department; 5:14 p.m., Rt. 522, auto accident, Flint Hill Fire Department and Chester Gap Fire Department. July 13: 3:48 a.m., Rt. 648, unconscious person, Amissville Fire Department. July 14:5:44 p.m., Rt. 618, injury to lip, Castleton Fire Department; 7:09 p.m., Rt. 211, unknown type fire, Washington Fire Department and Flint Hill Fire Department. July 15: 12:26 p.m., Rt. 522, diabetic patient, Flint Hill Fire Department. July 16: 4:03 p.m., bum victim, Rt. 613, Amissville Fire Department. Seminar on environment By FLORENCE NORDONE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer “Your Environment: Past, Present and Future,” a workshop sponsored by the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, will be held Aug. 2426 in Reidsville, North Carolina. The workshop, according to Federation President Mrs. DeWitt B. Casler Jr., is designed to give participants a better insight on Virginia’s past environment, the problems faced today, and what can be done to make a difference. The speakers will cover topics including recycling, landfills, and how individuals can make a difference on the local level. Updates on topics including air and water pollution, the ozone layer, groundwater, radon gas, high power electric lines and Virginia forestry. The workshop is open to anyone with a concern for the environment, Mrs. Casler added. The cost of the workshop is $60, which includes all meals, lodging and a tour of Chinqua-Penn Plantation. Checks should be made payable to VFGC Environmental Workshop, and sent to Mrs. Hugh M. Jones, P.O. Box 45, Chilhowie, Va., 24319. The registration deadline is Aug. 12. For more information, call 987-8691. Slaughter wins endorsement WASHINGTON, D.C.—The board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Congressman D. French Slaughter Jr., in his re-election bid for the Seventh Congressional District of Virginia. “Througout his career in Congress, Rep. Slaughter has consistently worked for legislative initiatives to strengthen the economic environment in which business must operate,” said Don Kroes, Chamber vice-president of legislative and public affairs. “French Slaughter’s record demonstrates his strong commitment to fiscal responsibility,” said Mr. Kroes. “He has a solid cumulative voting record of 95 percent on issues of concern to the business community, and last year he received a perfect 100 percent rating.” Mr. Slaughter received the Chamber endorsement for supporting the belief that the key to a strong economy is to reduce the dominating role of the government in business affairs, allowing local business men and women to operate with a minimum of restrictions. “I strongly support the Chamber’s efforts to keep small business fiscally sound in a position to create jobs,” said Slaughter of the Chamber’s endorsement. “Small business is the backbone of this country’s economy; certainly it is critical to the future of my district,. SEAFOOD BUFFET ALL THE CRAB LEGS U-CAN-EAT plus a host of other delicacies $13.95 Children under 12 $6.95 Every Friday Night from 5pm-9pm il ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn Rt. 299 South, Culpeper Banquet Facilities and Catering Available For Feservations Call 825-1037 Je PUBLIC HEARING $2.00 PER MONTH TELEPHONE LINE SURCHARGE TO FUND E-911 TELEPHONE SERVICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County shall hold a public hearing on Monday, August 6, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, to consider adopting a $2.00 (per telephone line) per month surcharge to fund the creation of an E-911 emergency telephone system for Rappahannock County, in accordance with S58.1-3813 of the Code Of Virginia 1950 (as amended). In order to adopt the surcharge, the Board must find that an E-911 emergency telephone system will be installed in Rappahannock County and that the Centel and C & P telephone systems have central office equipment which will permit such installation. This surcharge would be reflected on telephone company billings approximately sixty (60) days from adoption by Rappahannock County, and would generate revenues which would be applied solely to defray the initial capital, installation and maintenance costs of the E-911 emergency telephone system. The County shall lower rates upon successful installation of the system to a level sufficient to cover recurring maintenance costs only. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator

NEWS Consumer group alleges electric co-op wasteful By MARK SCOLFORO Arundel Newspapers Staff Writer The Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), which serves 646 power customers in Rappahannock County, has the highest rates in the state, a fact that a new consumer group is trying to change. Consumers Against Rappahannock Electric (CARE) was bom in January when Dean Irvine, a Madison County REC customer, opened his electric bill for what had been a very cold December and hit the roof. In one month his three-bedroom . brick house with a working wood stove had run up a $381 bill, about twice the previous record. When he tried to verify the numbers on his bill with his meter he was given a second shock: REC had just replaced his meter, so he’d never know for sure whether the bill was valid. Over the past seven months Irvine has mounted a campaign against what he calls waste and mismanagement at REC, a campaign that has been helped along by inside sources that have funneled him documents and information without -identifying themselves. Irvine has written letters to newspapers in the 16-county area "served by REC, the state’s largest electric co-op, and his activities were recently featured in an extensive article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. "I think they’re wasting a lot of ,our bucks,” he said. To document his claims of waste and mismanagement, Irvine cites the following facts: • As of May REC charged $83.69 per 1,000 kilowatt hours, a standard usage level at which power company rates are compared. Virginia Power, . also relatively high among state power companies, charges $81.31 in the summer and $76.28 in winter. Coal-fired plants in the Shenandoah Valley provide the state’s cheapest rates, as low as $56.54 for Appalachian Power. Potomac Edison, which serves Irvine’s neighbors in parts of Madison County, charges k only $60.71. • REC allowed a current member of its governing board of directors, William E. Frazier of Montpelier, to fall four months and nearly $1,000 behind on his bill. Frazier paid the bill as soon as Irvine started asking questions about it in June. Irvine says Frazier owed a total of $1,900 on three accounts; Vivarette said the total was only $840.22. “I would add that we regularly extend credit” to customers, said Vivarette, although he acknowledged that it was “pretty unusual” for someone to be allowed to go four months without paying a dime. Frazier is currently paid up completely, said REC general manager Cecil Vivarette. During the same period REC disconnected an elderly Culpeper woman, Margo Glenn, who was making regular payments on a $250 bill. Forced to light with candles, her l house was destroyed by fire in Octo! ber. Years ago another board member, Owen Jerrell, went bankrupt and was allowed to apply his “capital : credit’*’ toward his outstanding bill. ; All other co-op members can only collect that credit at death. Irvine claims Jerrell’s bill was about $60,000; Vivarette said it was closer to $20,000. : • A longtime employee, Guy Le. wis, was given his $14,000 company car and a $9,000 party upon his re tirement. He is allowed to keep an office Vivarette described as a “cubby hole in the comer of the meter-readers room” in Bowling Green even though he left the company two years ago. Lewis is acting chief executive officer at Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, a power supply company owned by electric co-ops in Maryland and Virginia. REC owns a portion of Old Dominion. • Irvine cites a $15,000 trip by nine of 12 board members to a Florida convention, extensive remodeling of the co-op’s Culpeper office twice in two years, and a management structure in which the 11 higest-paid employees all make more than $60,000. REC has a total of 250 employees. Irvine charges that upper management is “gouging” customers because REC is a cooperative and any profits would have to be returned to the members. As a result, Irvine says, REC managers have no incentive to reduce overhead. “I don’t think linemen and people out there doing the actual work should be criticized,” said Irvine. “We do have good service. It’s the waste at the top end I’m concerned with. When you don’t have to make a profit the incentive isn’t there.” Vivarette responded that he wouldn’t advise “cutting comers” even if REC was funded by investors looking for a monetary return for their capital. “I don’t think an investor would want to cut comers just for a short term return. You may save some today, but you’ll pay for it tomorrow,” he said. Concerning board member Frazier’s past-due bill, Vivarette acknowledges that it “shouldn’t have happened” and only happened because he was a board member. “It was a violation of our policy,” said Vivarette. Bankruptcy, as in Jerrell’s case, said Vivarette, is the only way a member can collect the “capital credit” short of death. “When he couldn’t pay we brought suit against him, and a whole lot of others did too," said Vivarette. The utility’s higher rates, he said, are a result of having isolated, rural customers — REC serves about 6*6 customers per mile of line, a relatively low number. In rural western mountain counties, where rates are much lower, the power companies generally rely on outdated coal-burning plants that would not meet pollution standards if they were built today. Because REC is growing quickly, said Vivarette, putting in lines and expanding services has taken a lot of capital. Irvine wants REC members to use their votes at the utility’s annual meeting Aug. 25 to curtail what he calls waste and mismanagement. CARE is meeting at the Culpeper American Legion Hall at 7 p.m. on July 25 “to discuss an action plan to reduce our electric rates.” CARE is hoping that members who aren’t at the August annual meeting will send the group their proxies. Irvine is a former state trooper who runs the regional Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP), WANTED Volunteer - To Wind The Courthouse Clock, Weekly Call 703-675-3481 I Wave Link Designs in Go id and Silver Main Street, Washington, Va. Shop Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. . Or by appointment 703-675-3190 or 703-636-7592 ^— art for collectors and creative custom framing Dealerf°r MjgTW'TW For all your Fine Arl Needs and Custom Framing Visit our Gallery in Historic Sperryvillc, VA /'"“A _ CUnftorate Art and Designer Inquiries are Invited \ ' Main Street Sperryville. VA 703-987-9333 Sat:lQA - 5:30P Sun: Noon - 5:30P Smith voices support for arts funding By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock Ncwi Staff Writer David Smith, the Democratic candidate for the Seventh District seat in Congress visited Washington Thursday and received a check for $1,000 from the local Democratic committee. New party treasurer Ethyl Bailey presented the check, which came from the fund raising picnic held at the Child Care and Learning Center following the Seventh District Democratic convention held at the high school on May 19. While he was here Mr. Smith discussed some of the issues raised at Rep. French Slaughter’s town meeting the previous week. “I’m not for gun control,” he said. “I’m too much of a hobbyist.” He did say he would “think on” the bill now before Congress to require a waiting period before a handgun could be purchased. On the funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, he said, “I’m for funding for the arts. Museum curators should be able to use their judgment. Arts are an important part of our culture and civilization. I’m not for funding pornography,” he added. On the savings and loan problem, he said, “We need to get the whole thing out in the open and not have shady little votes that keep things out of the budget. I wish when they deregulated them, they hadn’t kept the taxpayers on the note. The Federal government should have regulated them as long as we’re insuring them.” MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY Democratic Committee present congressional candidate David Smith with a check during his visit last week. From left, Lee Bird, Mary Edna Schaefer, Treasurer Ethel Bailey, Sheriff John H. Woodward, Mr. Smith, Carson Johnson and county Chairman Doug Baumgardner. Mr. Smith expressed concern that surplusses in the Social Security, highway and airport trust funds are being used “to mask the deficit. We need a major bookkeep ing overhaul, so we can get a grasp on the problem. The Federal government doesn’t differentiate between capital expenses and the cost of operation. As a businessman I f can’t imagine that.” On Congressman Slaughter’s decision not to attend Nelson Mandela’s speech to Congress, Mr. Smith said, “The President of the United States granted Mr. Mandela a private hearing. I would like to think my congressman was informed on the issue before making any votes.” “In my experience, if you’re concerned about violence, the best thing to do to prevent it is to communicate,” he added. Mr. Smith declined to comment on the article in Roll Call, a newsletter which covers Capitol Hill, listing Rep. Slaughter as one of the “ten most obscure” members of Congress. During a tour of the offices in the courthouse complex, Mr. Smith encountered Sandra Sells, a local teenager working in the Commissioner of Revenue’s office during the summer. Miss Sells, who said she is not old enough to vote, asked him about his stand on the environment. Mr. Smith said he has a longstanding interest in the environment and is the owner of a solar heating business. He said he was encouraged by increasing environmental concern “in the last six months. Our Congressman is rated in the lowest 15 percent by two environmental organizations.” Mr. Smith added that his background as a Methodist minister and his business background are “both assets” to his campaign. 1 Williams in leader program BLACKSBURG — Rappahannock County’s Agricultural Extension Agent is one of 17 persons currently enrolled in the third class of the Virginia rural leadership development program. Thomas V. Williams Jr., a graduate of Virginia Tech, is enrolled in the two-year program that requires participants to attend 14 three-day sessions across the state, a five-day session in the Washington area and a 12-day multistate conference tour. The program is being sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University and Virginia Tech. Mr. Williams, a native of the county, has served on the board of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Rappahannock Social Service Board, County Agriculture Committee and the Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock r !liver’s Hours: Wed.-Sat. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday 5:30-8.30p.m. 108 South Royal Avenue Front Royal 703-635-3496 p*-»— FREESTONE PEACHES (Crop is light) AND RAMBO APPLES Selling 7 Days a Week Direction*: 26 mile* west of Warrenton to St. Rt. 628 off Rt. 211 at Washington, Va. at the old homeplace. Not Responsible for accidents 703-675-3558 Farm Show Board. He is a 4-H All Star. The leadership group already has met in Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and Augusta and Mecklenburg counties. The participants met with local leaders, educators and government officials. Sessions have centered on leadership, ethics, justice and religion, local government and education at all levels. The participants have visited a landfill and the John H. 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■^Rappaljmutocfe 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.-Fri. Published by the Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Newspapers, Inc. Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation. The Audit Bureau THURSDAY, JULY 19,1990 Numbers games We were surprised to hear a representative of Virginia’s Department of Education tell our county School Board that, based on a new pilot program, additional educational funding may be available from Richmond. Has anyone from the Department of Education spoken with Governor L. Douglas Wilder lately? The last we read, in widely circulated news accounts, Gov. Wilder warned the state’s localities to brace for additional cutbacks in the level of school funding from Richmond. We suspect that School Board Chairwoman Beverly Massie was correct when she told Dr. Emmet Ridley that, in her experience, the additional money will come from the same old shell game — money taken from one program to fund some other new initiative which has caught the fancy of the bureaucrats in Richmond. Meanwhile, the paperwork piles up. The new program espoused by Dr. Ridley last week will entail yet more reports to Richmond, involving “indicators” which will supposedly measure Rappahannock’s success in educating its children, and the progress made from year to year. Dr. Ridley assured the School Board that it will actually decrease the paperwork burden by replacing some of the reports now required during the Administrative Review — but we remain, like Mrs. Massie, a “doubting Thomas.” Another pertinent point was raised by Dr. John Tole, who remarked that he understood that the state planned to reward school districts which showed outstanding progress, not those which remained deficient We suggest that the state Department of Education might better spend its “scarce resources,” in Dr. Ridley’s words, by providing money which will be spent in actually educating children rather than spending it in generating yet more reports which will principally be used as dust receptors in school offices, newsrooms and libraries. We hope that the School Board’s message to Dr. Ridley will be heard loud and clear in Richmond: Send us money to teach our children, not to push yet more paper into the bloated bowels of the state’s education bureauracracy. No loitering Action was taken this week to curb the growing problem of loitering around the Post Office and Trinity Church parking lot in Washington. For many years, youngsters have congregated in that area to talk, ride their bicycles and skateboards, and socialize. But according to numerous complaints, the problem this time is different. The group is older, and their conduct has grown increasingly outrageous. Women walking to the Post Office have been subjected to sexual innuendo, and customers of The Inn at Little Washington have been treated to insulting remarks as they walked from their cars to the restaurant. It is unfortunate that the property owners in that area had to resort to the service of trespass notices against the individuals responsible, but apparently repeated requests to the loiterers to curb their behavior failed to get any results. We understand that young people in this area are often at a loss for places to go and things to do. But that is no excuse for conduct which offends the sensibilities of other people who live here. There is no good reason why residents should be kept awake at night by loud talk, blaring music and raucous behavior. And visitors to the town’s businesses, whether they be shops or restaurants, have the right to walk the streets without being subjected to taunts and insults. By all accounts, most of the abuse is directed at visitors rather than residents. We suppose the offenders feel comfortable in that anonymity, realizing that their victims don’t know them, or their families. We wonder how they would feel if they, their mother or their sister, were subjected to the same type of behavior when they visited another town? What would they think of that town, and its residents? We suspect they wouldn’t like it one bit. Washington’s residents and visitors don’t think much of it either — and it’s past time for those responsible to clean “up their acts. Commentary Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News photo/Cindy Mahan QUEEN ANNE’S LACE. This photogram was made by laying the plants directly on photographic paper and exposing it to light. to the editor WE CARE seeks REC proxy voting rights To the editor: Several weeks ago I wrote to your newspaper and expressed my concerns about the high rates and extravagant spending of the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. Since that time I have reported Charter and Terms and Conditions of Service violations by R.E.C. to the R.E.C. Board of Directors and the State Corporation Commission. To date, no action has been taken by either. On July 19, R.E.C. will send membership voting proxys for its annual meeting to be held on Aug. 25. We need your proxy! The only way R.E.C. members can gain con trol of their electric cooperative, is to sign and send your proxy to: Dean Irvine, do WE C.A.R.E., P.0. Box 1352, Culpeper, VA 22701. The extravagant spending and waste by management must be stopped. Pass the word, tell your friends, neighbors and relatives, together we can make a difference. C.A.R.E. will meet at the American Legion Hall on Rt. 229, one mile north of Culpeper on Wednesday, July 25, at 7 p.m. to discuss an action plan to reduce our electric rates. All members are invited to attend. R. Dean Irvine WE C.A.R.E. Culpeper Centel Net long-distance service discontinued LAS VEGAS — Centel Corporation announced today that effective July 23, Centel Network Communications Inc. (Centel Net) will discontinue operations. Centel Net, a subsidiary of Centel Corporation, provides long distance service to approximately 30,000 customers in Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Nevada and Florida. “While we entered the business with high expectations, we encountered substantial regulatory hurdles in several states. It became clear to us over the past several months that we could not effectively meet our goals,” said Greg Taylor, vice president and general manager of Centel Net. Centel Net customers will be switched to US Sprint’s Dial-1 message toll service on July 23 unless they wish to select a different long distance carrier. Centel Net will pay any carrier change charges. Centel Net customers are being notified of the change by mail. Central Telephone Company also announced the signing of a letter of intent to become a sales agent for US Sprint’s services. “Centel Net was formed to provide customers with one point of contact for all their telephone needs,” Mr. Taylor said. “Customers wanted ‘one-stop-shopping’ for their telephone service. With many long distance carriers issuing their own bills, Centel Net was able to provide the convenience of one bill for both local and long distance service. Centers arrangement with US Sprint will continue that convenience.” Customers with questions regarding Centel Net may call, tollfree, (800) 829-8255. 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 signature, address and daytime telephone number. Unsigned or anonymous letters will not be published. 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.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747, or delivered to the news office on Main Street in Washington. Correction In an item which appeared in “Old Rag Bulletins,” Miram Harris’s farm was mis-identified. It is Jordan River Farm, not Over Jordan Farm. Mrs. Harris is using cardboard egg cartons to package her own organicallygrown eggs, but is not recycling the egg cartons themselves. The Rappahannock News regrets the error. Addition In the story on July 5 about the appreciation service for Howard Butler at Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. Walter Billy Scott Jr. of Rising Zion Baptist Church was among the pastors who attended. However, his name was omitted from the list. The Rappahannock News regrets the oversight. It is the policy of the Rappahannock News to correct errors of substance and to clarify tnisleading articles promptly and prominently. To bring errors to the attention of the newspaper’s staff, call (703) 675-3338 and request to speak with the editor, Lou Hatter. Corrections and clarifications will normally be run, boxed, on page 3. r — INCREASED ENFORCEMENT IN THE MORE URBAN AREAS HAS DRIVEN THE DEALERS INTO THE COUNTRYSIDE

Op - Ed Focus on 'Wildermania' omits other important developments By JOHN GOOLRICK Rappahannock News Special Write Perhaps after six months of Wildermania the state’s political press corps may soon start finding other things to write about. Not that the constant stream of stories about Gov. L. Douglas Wilder haven’t been absolutely necessary. No Virginia chief executive iever got such national attention or was as widely quoted and as closely scrutinized as the nation’s first black governor. We have followed Gov. Wilder across the continent from New Hampshire to Iowa to California amid speculation he wants to be vice president in 1992. - We have read about his feuds with top legislative Democrats, watched the former liberal become a tough fiscal conservative, heard Wilder tout his ‘New Mainstream’ of the Democratic Party that is well to the center of Jesse Jackson’s Rainlow Coalition. The media have informed us of gilder’s secret inaugural fund and the unpaid lawyer bills and the mystery trips aboard a state helicopter. We have even listened to gossip about a close friendship between Wilder and the estranged wife of the nation’s wealthiest man. Wilder will, of course, stay very much in the news for at least the next few years as talk continues that he may be on his party’s national ticket two years hence. And unlike ! Old Dominion Politics some former governors, his feisty combative and outspoken nature make headlines more likely. Yet there are other things going on in Virginia involving political and legislative matters that deserve renewed attention, not the least of which is an economic picture that doesn’t seem to get any rosier and could have huge political repercussions. While Virginia is in good fiscal shape compared to many other states, Virginians have been spoiled by budget surpluses, low taxes and prosperous times. Enterprising journalists might start peering into the future to see what kind of leaner meaner era may dawn if the defense industry shrinks and the booming development of the Northern Virginia to Tidewater ‘Golden Crescent’ isn’t so explosive any more. Then, too, there is the critical matter of how the state’s two major political parties are going to position themselves to appeal to a different Virginia that is emerging, one increasingly composed of people not bom in the state and who have no deep-seated loyalties to its old tradi tions. This different breed concentrated in urban and suburban areas will wield the balance of power in the post-redistrictingage of the 1990’s. Times are bad for the Virginia Republican Party, but by no means hopeless. If the party can streamline its state operation and somehow pull its warring factions back together, demographics will work in its favor. The GOP has made some significant inroads in the House of Delegates and, despite redistricting, could conceiveably take control of that body before the turn of the century given a few breaks, some leadership and qualified candidates. Republicans are already trying to figure how to elect a governor in 1993 after three consecutive losses. A worsening of the economic picture could benefit the GOP politically at the state level. They could also profit from a Democratic Party split in 1993 should Lt. Gov. Don Beyer and Attorney General Mary Sue Terry both want to succeed Wilder as governor. And although the dog days of August tend to push politics out of sight and mind, the Virginia media really should do more about keeping people informed about what their General Assembly is doing between sessions. When the legislature meets in January, we are inundated for 45 to 60 days with articles chronicling its minuest activities. But once the whole circus leaves town, we get only bits and pieces until all three rings are put in place again the following year. But the fact is the legislature is more and more transacting important business when it isn’t in session. The state is heading down a road that may lead to a full-time legislature, or at least one in which only people with lots and lots of time to devote to the job could serve. During one recent week, there were meetings of some 20 legislative committees, subcommittees and study groups in Richmond and elsewhere. Legislators are" frequently called back to Richmond a day or two a week between sessions. Besides Doug Wilder, the press could also discover this fall that there are elected officials who represent a place called the U.S. Congress and that the center of the political universe is not always Richmond. Unfortunately, the Virginia press corps has never done a good job of reporting on the state’s congressional delegation, possibly because Virginians have traditionally been far more interested in state government than federal matters. Wildermania will continue, but it could be time to lower the intensity a bit and putting more focus on some other matters. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to Seventh District Congressman D. French Slaughter Jr. Opinions expressed are his own. Dogs, too, suffer in summer's heat By MINNIE A. HARRISON Rappahannock News Contributing Writer According to one authority the “dog days” of July and August originated in Egypt with Sirius, the Dog Star, which is visible during the 40day period coinciding with sultry heat. It was assumed that because during this period the dog was irritable, hung his tongue far out, slobbered and sought eagerly for scarce water, it was an evil season. It was believed that the dog was possessed by devils, that his bite was poisonous and contained the rabies germ. Rabies, however, is not seasonal; it is a yearround disease. Dogs require more air for breathing than humans, and since the dog perspires mainly through his tongue and only slightly through his pads and skin pores, he is affected by the heat more quickly. After all, he wears almost the same coat winter and summer. Consequently, in hot weather the dog pants more and tends to slobber. The more he pants, the more relief he feels. In hot weather the dog’s sleeping quarters and house should be in a cool and shady place. A shaded screened-in porch is excellent. Dogs susceptible to heatstroke — the shortnosed breeds, such as Pug, Boston Terrier and English Bull, should be kept from direct sun, in a cool place and not overexercised in the heat of the day. Although puppies require a lot of fresh air, they should not be exposed long during the hottest part of the day, for they, also, are susceptible to heatstroke or sunstroke. Sanitation of kennel quarters during the summer is especially important because rubbish and debris, Men's Softball Double Elimination Tournament Sponsored by Riverton Supermarket For Division C & D July 28th and 29th at The Clarke County Parks & Rec. Softball Diamonds Cut off Date is July 25th $90 per team plus 2 Softballs Call Charlie 636-3310 or Kevin 665-0789 LIVESTOCK J EXCHANGE incorporated Regular Sales Evety Tuesday : HORSE SALE 2nd Sat. 10 a.m. Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE la*. Tut*., 1p.m. Every Month In addition to our regualr aalea u<. lha 2nd Tuesday ol each month, we will have a St Me Graded Feeder Cattle Sale • Conalgnmenta Welcome. For further information ctll 364 1S66 I mi* fist y Uorohall on Rl S5 particularly fecal matter, attracts flies and mosquitoes, which constantly annoy and irritate the animals. With daily washing, scrubbing and disinfecting the incidence of pests can be greatly reduced. Dogs eat less in hot weather. This is Nature’s way of protecting them from excessive heat. Most dogs prefer to eat late in the evening or early in the morning when it is cooler. Food should not be left out all day as it will spoil quickly. Dishes should be washed and disinfected daily. There should be access to cool clean water at all times. Dogs should be allowed to drink as much as they want, unless they are overheated and then they will tend to drink much and will become nauseated. Exercising should be done only when it is coolest; in the early morning or late evening. On hot days a car is a very dangerous place to leave a dog, even with windows “cracked” or partially opened and parked in the shade. Air conditioning in only for help when the motor is running and the air conditioning is on. Some people leave a dog in the car “for a few minutes” only to find him in distress or dead upon their return. According to certain veterinarians, if the dog is staggering, panting and gasping, put ice packs on the dog’s head, pull his tongue forward so that it does not choke him and rush him to a veterinarian. Even though the animal can be saved Real Estate tgt Eileen M. Day REALTOR INFORMATION, PLEASE When selling your home with an agent, there is one basic caveat: Don't hide anything, especially a defect in the condi tion of your property. Failure to do so can create all sorts of in teresting situations - none of them good. Your agent will need infer mation about taxes, heating costs, age of the house, insula tion, plumbing and waste dis posal, wiring capacity, room sizes, and warranties on appli ances. Buyers may assume that you will leave any personal properly that is affixed to the house like chandeliers, wall-towall carpeting, draperies, and appliances. If you plan to take such items with you, inform your agent. This can help pre vent misunderstandings with buyers that could affect a closing. Communication works both ways. Your agent should regularly report the progress of his or her marketing efforts. Keeping lines of communications open will help maintain a strong working relationship and a more effective sales ef fort. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate please stop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, The Clopton House. Washington. Va. 22747 Phone 675-3033. We re here to help. there may be brain damage and with ensuing complications will not survive. According to scientific evidence in hot weather the dog should be kept especially clean and well groomed. Moderation in hair clipping is the answer, not shaving down to the skin. About an inch of hair should be left to protect him from sun and parasites. Long haired dogs may be more comfortable in summer if their hair is thinned rather than clipped short. Skin ailments are more prevalent in summer, such as fungus and eczema and “hot spots.” Fleas have been listed as the cause of over 70 percent of summer skin problems. For lice, fleas and ticks a good insecticide, either spray or powder, should be applied and brushed down to the skin and down to the toes and end of tail. Dirty skin intensifies skin problems. In warm weather, bathing every two to three weeks should be sufficient for the average house dog. Many dogs are afraid of thunder and lightening and become hysterical during storms. Some actually “go out of their heads,” but most just need petting and need to stay close to their masters during these stressful times. (It has been the writers experience that most dogs that run away from home during a storm do not return home. Many owners lose their pets in this way.) Scientists believe that the dog’s hearing is so acute that it can hear the winds approaching miles away. ESP researchers believe that dogs are aware of approaching storms long before they actually hit their areas. Pet owners, remember your dog and other pets need summer protection as you do. Be mindful of their comfort. They will be healthier, happier and of greater joy to you. Minnie Harrison is an animallover who lives in Reva, Culpeper County. She runs the Lost and Found Pet Registry, (703) 5U7-2298. Nature series just for kids Two upcoming programs at C.M. Crockett Park in Midland, Fauquier County aim to whet the appetite — and wet the feet! — of preschoolers and families curious about nature. Families are invited to join the park Naturalist for a “Creek Peek” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24. Children ages three to five will get to sample a honey of a snack Wednesday, July 25, during the “Busy Bees” program, part of the weekly “Pebbles and Ponds” .,eries. “Pebbles and Ponds” programs meet every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Serving Developers, Realtors, Executives, Homeowners * Unheard of rates V, * Quick 2-3 week delivery * Standard 11 x 14 color closeups * Company-owned Hughes Jet Helicopter * High resolution camera apparatus — "" * Easy ordering by fax or phone * Professional quality guaranteed * All counties in Washington metro area Call Today: JET ONE AEUAL PHOTOC1APHT DC Metro: (703) MS-2900 20 YEARS AGO July 23, 1970 The proclamation of a mail referendum on 1971 crop wheat marketing quotas has been made, according to H.S. Barksdale, Chairman of the Rappahannock County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) Committee with the dates set for July 27-31. Wheat growers will receive farm allotments, a program information leaflet, and a ballot in the mail before the July 27-31 referendum. A large group of viewers lined the streets in Sperryville Thursday night for the annual parade held in connection with the firemen’s carnival. The fire department reported a most successful four-night festival with record attendance on Saturday. The gross receipts of the fournight carnival totaled in excess of $8,500. 15 YEARSAGO July 24,1975 Rappahannock’s Addison L. Swindler, Jr. was awarded the First Oak Leaf Cluster to the Meritorious Service Medal in ceremonies held in the office of the Director of Target Materials, Directorate of Intelligence, Strategic Air Command, Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The award read in part, “the distinctive accomplishments of Chief Master Sergeant Swindler culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country...” CMS Swindler is the son of Mrs. Lee Swindler, Sperryville and' the late Mr. Swindler. Polo is scheduled at Fannon Field Friday, July 25 beginning at 8 p.m. There will be two games with Reston Polo Club. 10YEARSAGO July 17, 1980 In a majority decision at the July 8 meeting, the Rappahannock school board agreed to a request from the county supervisors to have maintenance work on the sheriffs department cars done by school bus shop personnel. J. R. Latham, vice-chairman of the supervisors, made the request in writing, describing the New & Improved BABY COATEST Fairest of the Fair Warren County Fairgrounds August 5 at 2:30 p.m. Boys & Girls • Newborn to 4 years *80.00 Registration Fen Trophies & Crowns to Winner Trophies to 4 runucmps In each age group Pnwlln - August 4, S:30 p.ML imiRCGisnunos 3:30 - SO August 4 at ths fairgrounds REGISTER .YOWT Applications sun also be picked np at Front Royal Fire Hall M-F 7 a.n.4 p.m. Must live In Warren County or within 25 mile radius. 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A junior next year at Rappahannock County High School, Gwen represented the county among the 1,500 athletes from around the state who competed in the Special Olympics. 5 YEARS AGO July 19, 1985 The Washington Town Council adopted a dog ordinance during its meeting on Wednesday, July 10, designed to alleviate the town’s problems with roaming or stray dogs. The ordinance prohibits owners from letting their dogs roam freely through town. Owners are required to keep their dogs on their property or on a leash of six and a half feet, or less, in length. A representative from the Federal Communications Commission will be at the Black Kettle Restaurant on Wednesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. to discuss problems with television reception in the town. The public and TV service people are encouraged to attend. 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Songs and praise at Gid Brown o The Ffith Children’s Home from Tampa, Fla. will be at the Gid Brown Bible Church near Washington on Friday, July 20, at 7-30 p m The children, who range in age from four to 22, will sing and give testimonies. According to Gid Brown Pastor John K. Burke the children come from all walks of life and are placed in the home, cared for, loved and taught from a Biblical standpoint. Pastor Burke invites the’public wJZtn'SfSSS.'”' i“PiratK'“l “rVi“- P°r St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Chaplain Masses: On Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) at 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days at 7:30 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Peter Weems Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a. m. Monday: Jr. Choir Practice 7 p.m. Youth and Adult Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: Health & Fitness Meeting 10 a.m. Gospel sing at Flint Hill An old fashion gospel sing will be held at Flint Hill Pentecostal Church on Saturday, July 28 at 7 p.m. All are welcome. 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. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Darrell Bare Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Choir Practice 6:30 p. m. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle include Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dan Gregg Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p. m. Trinity Episcopal Pastor: Rev. Jennings Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Beech Spring services Rev. David Thompson from Rapidan Camp at Rochelle will be preaching at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m. All are welcome. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Tom VonFange Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Worship Service 11 a. m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:30 p. m. Hopewell homecoming Homecoming will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church, Sperryville on Sunday, July 22. Pastor Brokenburr will deliver the 11 a.m. morning worship service, lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and the afternoon service will begin at 3 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. Walter (Billy) Scott, pastor of Rising Zion Baptist Church preaching. Revival services will be held Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. All are welcome. 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. Quaker meeting is 311 h<>ur of silent worship, 10 a.m. to 11 a. m. Sundays at the Child Care and Learning Center. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Rev. John R. Pendleton Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Ray Berry Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p. m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. MR. and MRS. WILLIAM PATRICK BRICK Miss Grimsley, Mr. Brick united in marriage Melissa Dawn Grimsley and William Patrick Brick were married June 16, at Chester Gap Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Judy Costello of Huntly and Mr. Ashby Grimsley of Front Royal. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brick of Rockville, Md. Pastor James Burke performed the double-ring ceremony. Mrs. Jody Wingfield was organist. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a formal length gown of white satin with sequins and seed pearls, a bodice with a high neck and wedding band collar, a basque waistline, long tight fitting sleeves and a cascading hemline that flowed into a chapel length train. Her headpiece was a waltzlength veil with net pouf interspersed with floral sprays and pearls. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and pink rosebuds with lace and ivory. Maid of honor was Bonnie Grimsley, sister of the bride, she wore a watercolor print gown with a deep v-back and candy box bow, princess-seamed bodice tapered to a basque waistline with a tea-length r skirt. Bridesmaids were Louise Welch and Cathy Fincham, sister of the groom. Their gowns were identical to the maid of honor. Best man was James Fincham, brother-in-law of the groom. Ushers were Michael Grimsley, brother of the bride, and Tony Lann, brother-in-law of the groom. Junior bridesmaid was Emily Davis, cousin of the bride. Flower girl was Allison Huff, cousin of the bride. Jeff Huff, cousin of the bride, was ringbearer. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Quality Inn in Front Royal. Shirley Huff, aunt of the bride, served the cake. Brenda Mills, aunt of the bride, attended the guest book. The bride is a graduate of Rappahannock High School and Mary Washington College. The groom is a graduate of Fauquier High School and is .employed by Giant in Woodbridge. Following a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach the couple will live in Fredericksburg. Methodist services, picnic at 4-H Center The Sperryville, Flint Hill and Willis Chapel United Methodist Churches will be having their church picnic this Sunday, July 22 at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center in Front Royal. Services will be held at Sperryville at 8:46 a.m. at the church and at 11 a.m. at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center near Front Royal. Lunch will be served at 12:30. Mrs. Margaret Ann Way land, Mrs. Ruby Dwyer, Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Bonnie Devers of Front Royal visited Mrs. Susie Brown on Monday at the Winchester Hospital. The Rev. Bane of Florida was a Wednesday caller of Mrs. Nina Sisk. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Maryland spent the weekend with the latter’s mother Mrs. Catherine Brown. Vacation bible school will be held at Sperryville United Methodist Church beginning August 6 and continuing through August 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. All area youngsters are invited to attend. Happy birthday to Angie Jenkins who celebrates her 15th today, July 19. Recent visitors in the home of Mrs. Margaret Devers and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Wayland and Greg were Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Hibbs and Erin of Front Royal. Bethany Meade of Charlottesville is spending this week with her grandmother Mrs. T.M. Johnston. While here Bethany is attending Nature Camp in Boston. I % CATHY PtJt 4JEN Mmn*, 9874740 Mrs. Margaret Devers spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers and children in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hathaway and Sara of Chincoteague spent the weekend with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swindler. Friday night dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins, Richard and Angie were Donna and Allen Jenkins of Nethers Mill, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin and David and Miss Amy Wharton. Saturday guests of Mrs. Nina Sisk were Mrs. Edward Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sisk of Orange. Happy birthday to Kenny Buracker who is celebrating his today, July 19. Weekend guests of Roger Taylor were Mrs. Geneva Jenkins of Washington, Fran Taylor of Germantown, Md. and Betty White of Takoma Park, Md. The group had a cookout and enjoyed visiting. Keith Taylor of Culpeper is spending the summer months in Sperryville with his father, Roger Taylor. Woodville area news Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Anderson returned home on Saturday after attending the Agri-Tech meeting in Blacksburg. Miss Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Maryland was a Sunday dinner guest of her mother Mrs. Chloe Brown. Miss Tanya Brown of Germantown, Maryland was a Sunday guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown. Mrs. Edna Woodward and Jeffery Woodward were guests on Saturday of Mrs. Ada Burke and Mrs. Ruth Rowles. Mrs. Alvin Grigsby and daughter Reva of Castleton were Sunday visitors, Mrs. Annie Poe and son Jerry of Cary, North Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Culpeper and Mrs. Betty Grigsby were Thursday din % JUKE CUM ■WhomWr^Kn ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland. On Monday Johnnie and Michelle Jenkins of Washington, Dorothy Wharton and daughter Cindy of Orange were guests of Mrs. Claudia Jenkins and Otis Hawkins. 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Marlene Dickey to speak at AGLOW meeting It s been a nice week following the severe storms of last week which downed many trees in the area. Marlene Dickey, Amissville resident, owner of Almond Tree Christian Book Store in Warrenton, and leader of the Community Bible Study also in Warrenton, will speak to Culpeper’s Women’s AGLOW Fellowship monthly outreach meeting on Tuesday, July 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at 115 N. East Street, Cul. peper. Babysitting is provided. Anyone desiring a ride may call Suzanne Adair at 937-5007. Rappahannock’s Jackson District Supervisor Ellis Bingham addressed the Amissville Ruritan Club July 18, at the United Methodist Church. Colonel Bingham was to lead a discussion on current events in Rappahannock County. (With Amissville ■;* ^ " Sv.., * - • ■-.. ■ir Mf emit umsMm. ^i'/. - ' _ ... ... ... ;.■... being on the fringes of Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier counties, plans are being made to have the Jefferson District supervisor Brad Rosenberger address the Club on issues in Culpeper County in the near future). Crafters are wanted to participate in the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s craft show set for Saturday, October 6. To reserve a table call Ginny at 937-4496. Maranatha Baptist continues revival through July 20 at 7:30 nightly with Evangelist Don McCann. Everyone is invited. Nursery provided. The Gid Brown Bible Church will host the Faith Children’s Home group from Tampa, Florida on Friday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. Pastor John Burke invites everyone to attend. Bring your family and friends to the School House Restaurant in Flint Hill on Sunday, July 22, to enjoy fine food and entertainment by the sixpiece jazz band, Pontchartrain Causeway. Cost is $25, of which $10 will be donated to Camp Fantastic, a week camp for children with cancer. For more details call 675-3030. The Rappahannock Senior Citi zens “Old Family Recipe” cookbooks are still available by sending $5.50 plus $1.25 for postage and handling to Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Site, Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, VA 22747. Mr. Lewis Nelson, a former Amissville resident suffered a stroke early this year. This and severe complications resulted in an extended hospital confinement. He is now in a skilled nursing facility and his condition has improved greatly. Depending on his continued progress, he may be able to return to his residence. His address is 5215 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, Md. 20814 or phone him at (301) 530-8134. He would appreciate hearing from his Amissville friends. Have a great week and call me with your news at 937-5024. Washington residents entertain Weekend guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins and Jeff Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler of McLean. Mrs. Dottie Burke of McLean was a Friday guest of her mother Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume and Mrs. Annie Hawkins were weekend campers at Bull Run Park. Other family members joined them on Sunday for the festivities. Wednesday Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch with her sister Mrs. ' Vergie Hutchinson in Front Royal and Mrs. Hutchinson’s daughter Ms. Kay McClanahan of Korea who is _ visiting. Mrs. Sarah Latham of Amissville and Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch at Horseshoe Hills in Sperryville on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Saturday shoppers at Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester and had dinner at The Ponderosa. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo visited Mr. and Mrs. James Beatty, Randy and Robbie at Point O’Woods, Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacey were Sunday evening visitors of Mrs. Agnes Pullen and Mrs. Grace Hawkins in Culpeper. Mrs. Virginia Lindstrom entertained Sunday night with a birthday dinner for J. William Campbell of Luray. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson of Luray and Mr. and Mrs. Field Benton of Flint Hill. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell were Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Cameron, Jeniffer, Mike and Sarah of Front Royal. They had dinner at Country Cookin in Culpeper. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and their houseguests Mrs. Donna D’Ottanio and son Mario of Sioux City, Iowa had lunch in Staunton and toured the Museum of American Frontier Culture. Mrs. Lula Martin and Frances were Thursday until Sunday houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Pullen and Rosie Pullen. Saturday Mrs. Lula Martin and Frances and Mrs. Rosie Pullen and Ellen attended the wedding of Miss Cindy Atkins to Mr. Richard Baker. | Boston news notes t Mrs. Cary Thornhill underwent • eye surgery in Culpeper last Thursi day. Her daughter Mrs. Harry Mor' rison of Winchester along with other ; local family members have been caring for Mrs. Thornhill durifig her recuperation. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family and Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier attended the Convention meeting at the Verona Pentecostal Church on Friday evening. Miss Heather Cubbage of Cul; peper spent last week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage of Rt. 615 extended and attended vacation bible school at Black Oak Regular Baptist Church. II B? MARIE F. ATKINS Pbo« 987-8802 Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Peyton, Penny and Kindall accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville dined at the Western Steer in Fredericksburg on Sunday and later visited Mr. and Mrs. Holtzman Frazier. Another reminder that this Sunday there will be an “Inn-Keeping” seminar for workers and proprietors at the Conyers House on Rt. 707. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church will be having their vacation bible school each evening next week July 22-27 and all children in the area are invited to come out to learn more about our Lord. Miss Patricia Dodson down Reva way who was critically injured in an automobile accident and is a patient in University of Virginia Hospital is showing improvement and has been moved on the floor from I.C.U. Miss Carolyn Peyton of J.M.U., Harrisonburg spent the weekend with relatives here. Mrs. Clarence W. Jenkins has her granddaughter Mrs. Walker and family of Front Royal visiting her at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Joel of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family. Tuesday Mrs. Peregory and children were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke at Rochelle. Congratulations and much success wished to the Baker family as Angela and Richard daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker were married in a double ceremony at the Culpeper Baptist Church on Saturday morning. Mrs. Franklin Hitt of “Cypress Knolle” was a recent visitor of her grandmother Mrs. Frances Eubank in Washington. .Kerns selected ; as Congressional : Scholar ! Karen Kerns of Manassas Park ; has been selected as a Congressional j Scholar representing Virginia at the 2 National Young Leaders Confer1 ence, which will be held in Washing' ton, D.C. in December. 2 Miss Kerns will be one of 350 2 high school students selected from 2 more than 20 million students na• tionwide who will spend a week in ' the capital, meeting with govem2 ment officials, senators and congressmen, members of the '■ diplomatic corps, media representa tives and scholars. The young leaders will also be honored at a special ceremony on the floor of the House of Representatives and will attend an issues briefing at the White House. Miss Kerns is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kerns of Manassas Park, and the grand-daughter of Mrs. Edna Perry of Washington, Virginia. She will be a senior at Manassas Park High School in the fall. She is a member of the volleyball team, the president of the school’s Leo Club, the assistant photographer for the Cougar yearbook, and has been listed in “Who’s Who of American High School Students” three times. It's a girl! Teresa and Ronald Jones of Amissville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Ashley Rachael on Saturday, July 14, at Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. She weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Cathy and Carrington Smith of Amissville. Paternal grandmother is Wanda Jones of Gainesville. 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I Upcoming events RAA annual picnic The Rappahannock Athletic Association will hold its annual picnic for Little League players, coaches and their families on Saturday, Aug. 4 beginning at 10 a.m. at Stuart Field in Amissville. The day will include lunch, an awards ceremony and “family baseball fun all day,” according to the organizers. Possible games include the league mothers against the major and minor league teams, and the coaches against the Babe Ruth team. The public is invited to attend. Welfare League to elect officers The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League will be electing officers for the term 1990-91 at a meeting on Aug. 7. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the usual meeting place of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department. All members are urged to attend. Tennis clinics to begin The Rappahannock County Park Authority will be sponsoring tennis clinics for all levels. Watch for upcoming announcements. For more information call Evelyn Kerr at 675-3924. Business Council to meet The Sperryville Business Council will meet on Sunday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Oldway Craft Village. All members are urged to attend and reminded that preceding the meeting a picnic will be held under the pavilion at Oldway. Benefit yard sale The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company (CCVFD) will be having a yard sale on Aug. 25. The time and location will be announced soon. Anyone wishing to donate items for the sale can call 937-5614 or 937-6051. All donated items will be appreciated and the proceeds from the sale will go towards operating expenses of CCVFD. Horseshow at Old Mills A horseshow will be held at Old Mills Stable on Saturday, July 21 beginning at 9 a.m. For more information contact Moody Aylor at 9878215. 'Images of Rappahannock “Images of Rappahannock” is a juried show of paintings, photographs, sculpture, drawings & collages that depict Rappahannock County. The following artists’ works are featured: Spande, Slack, Sherwood, Robinson, Richey, O’Meara, Morris, Marshall, Marsh, Manookian, Mahan, Kiley, Jordan, Johnson, Hirth, Duke, DuBreuil and Berkowitz. If you have any favorite Rappahannock snapshots to be displayed on a community panel during this exhibit, please bring them. Gallery hours are Friday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Monday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The “Images” show will hand through July 29. Flint Hill carnival Aug. 1-4 The Flint Hill Volunteer firemen’s carnival will be held Aug. 1-4. On Wednesday evening from 7 to 10 p.m. kids of all ages can ride for one low price of $4. On Thursday evening beginning at 6:30 the newly crowned Miss Virginia, Shannon DePuy of Amherst will lead the parade. Ronald McDonald, courtesy of McDonald’s in Front Royal and Winchester will also be featured in this year’s parade. Saturday evening will be the awarding of prizes which will include a 1990 Ford. For more information call Moe Walker at 675-3441. 'All Dogs Go To Heaven' The movie All Dogs Go To Heaven will be playing at the Gay Street Theater on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22 at 2:00 p.m. each day. An engaging redemption drama about a gambling German Sheperd who gets a second chance on earth to find virtue in his former vices. But.. .he runs into an orphan girl who can talk to the horses, the race track kind. The movie is rated G. Football signup Rappahannock Little League Football will be conducting a football signup on Saturday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. Players must be 10 years old and bring proof of age. The fee is $45 per player. For more information call Roger Taylor, 987-9350; Kemp Pullen, 829-0009 or Lee Hitt, 937-9122. Crafters wanted for fall show The Culpeper Extension Homemakers are making plans for their annual Craft show in October. The show will be held at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises Grounds on U.S. 29 South. For information regarding space reservations please contact Louise Hitt (703) 8296669. Local and surrounding county crafters are welcome. Space is limited so call early. Benefit horse show The Fifth Annual Yellow Rose Classic Horse Show will be held on July 20 and 21 at Commonwealth Park in Culpeper. All proceeds will benefit the Easter Seal Society of Virginia Inc. This horse show is affiliated with the American Walking Horse Association, Shenandoah Valley Horseman’s Association, Virginia Walking Horse Owners Association, and the Tri-State Walking Horse Association. For information, please call the Easter Seal Center in Falls Church, (703) 5384480. Dance classes Enroll now for summer dance classes for children. Call Jean Falk Wright at 987-9523 for class schedule and more information. Life drawing class A Life Drawing class meets at the Gallery each Thursday from 7:30 p.m. until 9-p.m. A model is provided, each person should bring their own supplies. The fee is $10 per class. For information, call Dianne (675-3649). Hatha yoga classes Hatha yoga classes are being taught by Peruvian Yogi, Vyasa at the Child Care and Learning Center on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 987-9139, evenings. Soccer day camp Culpeper Soccer Association is hosting a soccer day camp Aug. 610. For more information and an application call or come by Cabin Fever Books on Main St. in Washington, 675-1300. Gallery offers classes The Middle Street Gallery is offering several summer art classes. “Mediation in Drawing” will meet July 22 from 1-4 p.m. The instructor is Lynn Weber. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members, beginners and non-artists are welcome. For information, call 349-1356. “Hand-built Ceramics for Young People” will be taught by Karen Stinnett on July 23 and 27 from 4-6 p.m. The fee is $70 for members, $85 for non-members. For information, call 937-3041. “The Medicine Wheel Workshop” will be taught by Catherine Kiley on July 24 from 69 p.m. The fee is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. For information, call 937-5971. “Art from Nature for Young People” will be held on July 16 and 23 from 1-5 p.m. The fee is $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers. For a brochure on classes and workshops through August, call the gallery (675-3440).

Tips for farm show exhibitors By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent Fair time in Rappahannock County is almost here. The Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Show will be held July 26-31 at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises on U.S. 29 south of Culpeper. One of the highlights of the fair is walking through the Homemakers Building and observing the baked goods and canned goods in the display cases. A cook gets evaluated every day — sometimes it’s informally as family members critique the bread or dessert served at a meal. And sometimes it’s a formal evaluation as an entry in the fair. The exhibitor expects the judge to compare his/her product with a standard. The product which most nearly resembles the standard is awarded first place or the blue ribbon. The exhibits on display serve a second purpose, too. They are educational to the viewers who pass through the building. Viewers of the exhibit see what qualities are desirable in the winning entries and can evaluate their own products at home against these standards. Baked goods The fair catalog gives specific instructions for entering each class, but in general baked goods should be HOME ECONOMICS ftp exhibited on 8 or 9 inch heavy paper plates and covered with cellophane. Baked products are judged on flavor, texture and appearance. Baked products include yeast breads, quick breads, biscuits, muffins, cookies, and pies. Biscuits should be a uniform medium size with a smooth, level top and straight sides. Crust should be golden brown top and bottom. Texture should be flaky with a creamy white crumb. Flavor should be a well blended flavor of the baked ingredients; no off-odor or flavor of fat, baking powder, salt, soda or other ingredient. Yeast bread and rolls should have a rounded top, straight sides, and a smooth crust. The crust should be golden brown about 1/8 inch deep, crisp, tender and smooth with no flour showing. Volume is light in proportion to size. The texture should be tender, moist, silky, soft, elastic; not dry, doughy and heavy; porous, fine grain; no heavy streaks or large air bubbles. Color is characteristic of type of bread such as white or whole wheat. Flavor should be a pleasing, well-baked flavor; not sour, yeasty or off-flavored. Cakes are divided into butter cakes and sponge cakes. Butter cakes should have straight sides with a slightly rounded top and layers of uniform size. The crust needs to be smooth, fine grained, uniformly brown on top and bottom; not cracked, sticky, sugary, pale or burned. The texture needs to be moist with an even USDA Choice Beef - Untrimmed Sliced FREE! (20 - 25 Lb. Avg.) WHOLE BOTTOM ROUNDS A California Red. Purple, Green, Black PLUMS California Sunblushed NECTARINES & PEACHES 10 Lb. 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It should not crumble when cut. The flavor should be delicate, sweet, well-blended; not flat or unpleasant from fat, baking powder or flavoring. Sponge cakes have different characteristics. When judging shape, look for straight sides and a slightly rounded or level top. The crust is smooth to slightly rough, uniformly light brown, tender and soft; not sticky or cracked. The volume is a very light weight for size. The texture needs to have a tender crumb that is feathery and resilient with fine, round, even cells. There should be no tunnels or shrinkage. Color is even and characteristic of the kind of cake. The flavor should be delicate, pleasing with no decided taste of egg, cream of tartar, salt or extract. Cookies are judged on appearance, texture and flavor. When evaluating appearance look for a uniform, even size; drop cookies are somewhat irregular with a slight peak toward the center; no runny edge or spreading. The crust should have a uniform color free from darkened or burned edges with no flour showing. Regarding texture, rolled cookies are usually thin, crisp, and tender though some are thick, chewy, moist and tender. Drop cookies are soft and tender; bar cookies moist and tender. Ice box cookies are crisp and tender. All have small even cells and are not coarse, crumbly, hard, tough or floury. Flavor should be pleasing and free from offodors of rancid fat, soda, salt, peanut butter or nuts. Muffins need to have a uniform shape, be medium size with wellrounded tops and no peaks. Crust should be evenly browned, tender and thin with a pebbled surface. Texture should be fine, moist and tender with no tunnels or holes; characteristic color and well-blended flavor. The appearance of pies should be even, fully appetizing and evenly browned. Crust should be tender, flaky; crisp both top and bottom. The filling should have a good consistency, not stiff or runny. Flavor should be well blended; not starchy or pasty, but distinct and characteristic of type. Food preservation All exhibits of canned goods will be judged on quality, appearance and uniformity. All entries should be in clear glass standard canning jars. Jelly, preserves, pickles, and relishes must be exhibited in clear glass jars with good (non-rusted) tops which can be opened for tasting. All exhibits must have been canned since the 1984 Prince William County Fair. Fruits and vegetables should be at prime stage of maturity, tender and firm, not tough or old. They should be uniform in size and shape. They should have a natural, clear, bright color with no artificial coloring. They should not be overprocessed; shape should be well preserved. All jars should be free from indications of spoilage. Liquid should be clear, free from cloudiness, bubbles, and should cover the food in the jar. Food should be in a firm, but not tight pack with pieces well arranged to use space to advantage. Jars should have 1/2 inch headspace at top. Each container should be perfectly sealed, free from cracks and rust and properly labeled. Jams, jellies and preserves also need to be in clean, standard, perfectly sealed containers and neatly labeled. They should be free from air bubbles and foam. The consistency should be uniform and smooth with no separating. Separating is when fruit or nuts rise to the top caused by insufficient cooking or not allowing conserve to cook five minutes. ADVERTISING : DEADLINES LOCAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING Rappahannock News Ads Tuesday, 12 Noon Combo Ads (One or more papers) Monday, 3 p.m. Rea! Estate Combo Ads Friday, 4 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Rappahannock News Tuesday, 12 Noon Horse & Farm Monday, 12 Noon Combo Word Ads and Classified Display Monday, 3 p.m. “

Myra Wood Mrs. Myra Wayland Wood, 77, of Albuquerque, N.M., died July 14 in an Albuquerque nursing home. A native of Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Gordon and Mary Frances Bruce Wayland and the widow of William Henry Wood Jr. A resident of Las Cruces, N.M., for about 30 years, Mrs. Wood was a draftsman and worked in the physical sciences laboratory at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. She is survived by two daughters, Jean Binns of Albuquerquer, N.M., and Mary Altus of El Paso, Texas; a son, William H. Wood III of Springerville, Ariz., 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; four sisters, Georgie McChesney of Richmond, Genevieve Imback of Culpeper, Frances Hyman of Silver Spring, Md., and Barbara Blalock of Warrenton; and two brothers, Henry Wayland of Castleton, and Edward Wayland of Woodbridge. Funeral services will be held July 21 at 2 p.m. at Washington Baptist Church with the Rev. Sam Jones officiating. Burial will be in Washington Masonic Cemetery. Geest-Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Minnie M. Showers Minnie Belle Mills Showers, 77, of Front Royal died, July 15 in Warren Memorial Hospital. The funeral was held July 17 at Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal with the Rev. Wilbur Bell officiating. Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Showers was bom March 4, 1913, in Warren County, the daughter of the late Richard Washington and Lucy Rutherford Mills. She was employed with the SchwarzenbachHuber Co. until its closing in December 1968. She was married to the late Bedford Jesse Showers. Surviving are one sister, Lucy Showers of Front Royal; one foster brother, Jim Rutherford of Huntly; and one foster sister, Isabel Butler of Front Royal. Pallbearers were Kenneth Lee Campbell, Larry Foltz, Brad Foltz, Jerry Hill, Jimmy Strother, and Kermit Nichols. Honowrry^pallbearers were Margaret Tennett, Catherine Brooks, Thelma Ellinger, Juanita Momeault, Mickey Furr and Virginia Fowler. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Warren County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, do Janice Stollings, Route 1, Box 1353, Front Royal, 22630. William Gagner William Harvey Gagner, 38, of Springfield, died July 16, at Fairfax Hospital. A native of Camp Pendleton, Calif., he was the son of Harvey William and Grace Eileen Dwyer Gagner of Springfield. He was a service director for Amtrack Auto Train and a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Alexandria. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Thomas A. Gagner, and a nephew, Bryan Gagner, both of Brookfield, Conn., and a number of aunts and uncles. A funeral was held July 18 at Geest-Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper, the Rev. Leo Zonneveld officiating, with interment in Washington Masonic Cemetery. Geest-Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Curtis family returns after Alaska trip Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curtis have returned home after spending a month in Alaska and other points of interest. Mrs. Mary Hickerson continues a patient at Winchester Medical Center. The Flint Hill Annual fireman’s carnival will be held August 1-4. Plan now to attend. Wednesday evening, ride from 7-10 p.m. for one price of $4. The parade will begin on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday evening the awarding of the grand prize. The annual church picnic of the Flint Hill, Willis Chapel and Sperryville United Methodist Churches will be held at the 4-H Center in Harmony Hollow on Sunday, July 22. An outdoor worship service will be held at the amphitheater at 11 a.m. The picnic will follow the service. Plan now to bring a picnic lunch and join the group. The 8:45 worship service will be held at Sperryville Church. By POLLY N. AYLOR Ptwne9»7-8136 Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker spent the weekend at Roanoke where they attended the Miss Virginia Pageant. Mrs. Robert W. Curtis and Joshua of Tulsa, Oklahoma have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curtis. Mrs. Curtis left for Tulsa on Monday and Joshua remained to spend a week here with grandparents. Mrs. EtheJ Lillard and Mrs. Bonnie Cameron visited with Mrs. Mary Hickerson at the Winchester Medi cal Center on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Smoot Jr. of Front Royal were recent guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Smoot. Mrs. Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. arrived on Sunday to spend a couple weeks with her mother Mrs. Moffett Brady. Joining them on Sunday for dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brady, Patrick and Matthew, Mrs. Libby Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Brady and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch. Mr. George Grimsley was a Sunday visitor of his sister Mrs. Ethel Lillard. Mrs. Joy Shorb spent the weekend with her. mother Mrs. Myrtle Spahn at Baltimore, Md. Sallie Lillard and Becky Ricker motored to Winchester last Friday. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard on Wednesday were Mac and Louise McCulloch. Yanks take crown on Dorrell no-hitter By DONALD DORRELL Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Yankees continued their dominance of the Bambino League through the championship series, ending a near-perfect season on July 3 with a win over the Orioles to clinch the championship. Pitcher Donald Dorrell scotched the Oriole bats to end the season with a no-hitter, while his teammates shelled the O’s for the victory, 14-0. The Yankees reached the finais by defeating the stubborn Amissville Astros, 7-2 on June 29 at Stuart Field. The Orioles gained their berth in the finals by beating the Amissville Blazers 16-8 in the semi-finals, also played at Stuart Field. With the league championship at stake, the Yankees came out swinging, with five players slugging home runs off Orioles mound ace Josh Hitt. The Yankees scored once in the first on a walk by Jeff Atkins, a sacrifice by Alan Groves and a single by Dorrell, scoring'Atkins. The game stayed close, 1-0, until the third, when the Yankees tallied twice to increase the lead to 3-0. In the fourth, their bats got hotter, adding home runs by Tim O’Meara and Dorrell. All-Stars fall in district tournament The RAA Bambino League All- Stars were eliminated in two games in the All-Star Tournament, played ' last week in Fredericksburg. The competition proved too much for the county’s all-stars, according to Coach Donald Dorrell, as fast pitching, powerful hitting and heads-up baserunning by their opponents dominated both games. The All-Star team included the ; following players, listed by team: • Orioles: Josh Hitt, Jason James ; Astros: Andy Grimsley, Anthony Hawkins, Chris Dodson, Tony Fote• nos • Red Sox: Jason Brown, Andy ■ Hollup ;• Blazers: Bryan Parker, Danny McGuier Yankees: Donald Dorrell, Tim , O’Meara, Alan Groves, Mark JenI Daughter born 1 Mr. and Mrs. John Jones of Purcellville are proud to announce the . birth of their daughter Karen Rich. elle bom July 11, at Winchester . Medical Center. She weighed six .pounds, four ounces and was 17 ■ inches long. Maternal grandparents are Charles R. Presgraves of Flint Hill and Goldie Henry of Strasburg. i Paternal grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jones of Flint Hill. kins, Jeff Atkins The Bambino League all-stars were coached by Mr. Dorrell, John Fotenos and Walter Grimsley. (Efte Rappahannock iietos 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 QPbe Rappahannock l^etosf Main St. Washington, VA. 703/675-3338 Fax: 675-3088 The Yankees refused to rest, scoring six more time sin the fifth inning on homers by Groves, Jimmy Pennell and O’Meara’s second roundtripper of the game. With the league championship in their grasp, Dorrell and the Yankees seemed to sense victory and reached for yet a little extra effort. The hardthrowing right-hander struck out the final two batters to preserve his no-hitter and take the league crown. Dorrell ended the game with 17 strike-outs in the championship game. The victory was the third time in four matches this season that the Yankees won against the Orioles, but the O’s were the only team to beat the Yanks during the regular season. 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AFTER AN AD IS ORDERED It cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadlines for that issue At the time of placing your ad. it will be read back to you for any corrections you may want to make Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper If it contains an error, or if you wish to make a change call us at once' Your Action Number 675-3338 Antiques 1 Private Party wants to buy old oil paintings. Immediate cash paid. Finder's fee paid. References given. Call collect 804-272-5131. Charles Winberg, 2700 Filmore Road. Richmond, Virginia 23235. SPERRYV1LLE ANTIQUE MARKET Open Friday - Monday 10a.m. - 5p.m. e Antiques • Collectibles • Glass • Frames • Evening Purses • Collectible Artwork • Civil War Prints We buy. sell and take consignments For information call 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Auctions 2 AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT 6:30 P.M. Culpeper Auction House 750 Old Brandy Road Culpeper, Va. 22701 703/825-9081 Glassware. Furniture, Household, Baseball Cards, Comics. Coins, Books, Tools, Box Lots Table Lots, Appliances and Other Misc Merchandise Snack Bar on Premises Located just off 29 North Business across from Rochester Corp. Consignments Welcome Bonded. VAAF 255 Business 3 Opportunities !!Shoe Store!! Excellent opportunity to open your own store with top quality shoes Over 100 brands - 400 styles We do it tor you including opening inventory, training & fixturmg. From $14,900 River City - National Footwear Distributor Snack Business Part-time from home - route of Americas leading snack machine professional established for you. M&M s. Planters Nuts, etc High profit $5,000 complete 1-800-333-2506. Child Care 5 Wanted Apartment and utilities in exchange for child care. Call after 6p.m. 703-9879140. Building 8 Materials Steel Buildings 40x100x12 - $2 70 sq.ft ; 50x100x12 - $252 sq.ft.; 60x100x12 - $2.44 sq.ft.; 70x100x12 - $2.42 sq.ft.; 80x100x12 - $2.35 sq.ft.; 100x100x12 - $2.32 sq.ft. Allied Steel 1-800-6354141. Construction 9 Equipment Bucket Truck, manlifts and scissor lifts. All types of used and various heights. Winchester Truck and Equipment Sales. 703-7224243 or 703-662-7191. Farm Equipment 10 and Supplies Tractor-1985 Ford 2810.4 wheel drive, 2 hydraulic remotes, excellent condition1 $9,000 703-937-5924 Hay tor sale. High quality. Round and square bales. Call 703/937-5160. Garden 14 Equip. & Produce PEACHES PYO 23,000bu. Beginning 7-20. Also, nectarines and Summer Apples. Peaches, Winblow, White Nectar, Sunhi $.39e/lb; Nectarines $.50/lb, Apples $.24/lb. Toll Froe ripe & ready into 1-800-572-2262. MOORMONT ORCHARDS Rapldan, Va. Giveaways 15 Affectionate, Super mellow black male cat with panther face good with other animals, needs loving home, 703-349-8900, room 242 Cheerful Calico female kitten 8 weeks old needs loving home Please call 703-349-8900 room 242 Happy Ads 20 Happiness is shopping Baoyland, Weems Lane. Pineville Plaza, Winchester, VA 22601 703-6651899 Specializing in baby furniture and accessories Happy 21 Birthdays Happy 15th Birthday Angie! Love, Cathy Household 24 Items for Sale Mattress: King-sized Sealy Posturpedic, like new. 703-349-2389. Misc. for 42 Sale/Rent Bank Stock for sale: 300 shares, Fauquier National Bank, 703-347-5858. Best Of Both Worlds Golf And Ocean. Homes on the fairway, just steps from ocean Elegance, amenities, tennis. Lots from $36,000 Homes from $108,000. Caswell Beach, NC 1-800-548-6213 Genealogy Program for IBM competible PC's Or ganize family tree Display ancestors, immediate family, descendents. Display, print, exchange files. Call 703-430-8360 Kitchen and Bath Cabinets Wholesale OAK, CHERRY, AND PINE BY RIVIERA 55% OFF KABINART CABINETS 60% OFF OTHER CABINETS 65% OFF Formica and Cultured Marble Top* For Free Estimates call. Tri-County Distributors Inc. 1(800)352-3147 CLASSIFIED ORDER BLANK Name_ Address_ City_State_Zip_ Classification_ Copy__ To run: weeks. $2 charge per week for mailing box number replies MAIL TO: The Rappahannock News F.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 Attn: Classified Adv. Dept. • RATES (per insertion) Classified Word Ad: 20 words (or less).$4.85 15c each additional word Classified Display: Per column inch.$5.90 Tributes & Thanks: $7.00 minimum ($3.50/ inch) Misc. for 42 Sale/Rent Inventory Closeout Sale. Complete 15X24 above ground swimming pool with fence' deck and filtration system, liner, ladder, $1,487, installation included. Warehouse liquidation prices on all mground pools. Gold Seal Pools, family owned and operated since 1949. 1800-777-2971 or 301/5530974. Slot Machine. Quarter play. Just like Atlantic City. Los Vegas and Reno. $1,595. 703-349-8897. “Street Sweeper” 12 gauge shotgun. Unfired, still in box. $575. Serious inquiries only, call 703882-3786 before 10:30pm Swimming Pools Hurry. We re overstocked! Many sizes and shapes available now at tremendous savings. Trade your old car, boat, camper, etc. Financing available Call 1-800843-7665. Tandy Computer Model 1000 TL with dot matrix printer IBM-PC compatible. MS-DOS and other software included. Brand new, used one semester at college. $1,700. Call Jan Hardison 703-777-3806. Tool Box for small truck. Excellent condition. $100/ best offer Call 703-6368102 or Denise at 703-6357777 Wolff Tanning Beds - Commercial - Home Units From $199. Lamps - Lotions - Accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today Free Color Catalog 1-800-228-6292. $868 Swimming Pools $868. Warehouse Clearance of new 1989 pools, 24 x 32 completely installed Includes huge deck, ladder, fencing, filter and skimmer. Financing available. Other pools available Call toll free 24 hours 1 -800-523-0400. American Pools by an American Company. RENT - to OWN No Credit Checks, TV's, Stereos, VCR s Appliances & Furniture JENKINS RENTALS, Culpeper 703/825-0665 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 Miscellaneous 43 Wanted FREE ESTIMATES for your e Estates • Households e Antiques Buy, Sell, Consign & Auction (Consignments Welcome) Auction Every Saturday Night at 6:30 Culpeper Auction House 703/825-9081 Wanted: Chestnut or other split rails needed for country fence. Call 703/9878122. Miscellaneous 43 Wanted If You Have Sold Your home and taken back a mortgage I will buy that mortgage for cash. Ed, 703-698^144. Old Oriental Rugs wanted. Call toll free 1-800-343-3843 or 703-548-0000. Wanted Baseball Cards Call Ken after 7pm, 703635-2910. Wanted: Lots of straw and manure needed for compost. Will haul for free, you provide front end loader service. 703/987-8122. Mobile Homes 44 Sale/Rent Mobile Home Park Gloucester County, Virginia. 16 AC, well & septic. 22 lots. 16 trailers & two homes. Owner/ Agent 804930-2480. Mobile Home, 8 x 40. Good condition, ready to move. $1,000. Call 703/987-9159. Personals 47 Adoption: Loving childless couple wish to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal/ medical expenses. Call Lisa/ Bob collect: 703-2415640. Adoption. Loving childless couple wishes to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal and medical expenses. Call BJ and Stan, collect (703)519-9684. Adoption. Loving couple wishes to adopt baby. Legal and medical expenses paid. Please call Ginny and Bill collect at 703-241-8165. A Wonderful Family Experience. Australian, European. Scandinavian, Yugoslavian High School Exchange Students arriving in August. Become a host family. American Intercultural Student Exchange. Call 1-800-SIBLING. Borrow On Your Home -1 hour approval. Past credit problems okay. For home improvements, bill consolidation, refinance. Low interest. No up front fees. 1 - 800-825-7930. No Trailers. Convalescent Aids Walkers, hospital beds, commodes, etc. Loaned free ot charge tor as long as needed by anyone in Rapp. County 703/067-0248,703/675-3765, 703/037-5686, 703.675-3602 SO Pete AKC German short hair pups, 8 weeks old. 7 males, 2 females. Parents on premises. $250 each. 703-788-4748. Lost Pot Registry. Call 703/987-8045, leave message. Needs home -12 week old Walker puppy. Female. Call 703/675-3443. Rentals Vacation 65 SUMMER RENTAL Edgartown, MA on Martha's Vineyard Island Charming circa 1830, 4 bedroom family home available for couples only, no small children, no pets. Water view, 5 minute walk to town. Round trip lerry tickets for your car from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven included. $25,000 a season $1,500/ week in June ft July $2,500/ week in August Call 703/687-5357 Rentals - 60 Apartments Two bedroom apartment near Washington. No pets. Security deposit. Call 703/675-3061 or 703/6753337. Rentals- 61 Business Office or Shop - Charming main street. Sperryville. 600 sq. ft. $500/ month including utilities. Security deposit and references. Available September 1. Gall Roy Wheeler Realty Company 703-347-7171 or 703-675-3241 evenings, for further details. Rentals - 62 House Centreville Available immediately. 3 level townhouse, near Routes 28, 29 and 66. 3 bedrooms, 1 Vi baths, living room, dining room, country kitchen, finished walk-out basement. 703-450-3939. Leesburg Townhouse, 3 bedrooms, 1Vi baths, fenced yard, shed, new washer/ dryer, fireplace. 703-554-8552. Restored 2 story brick colonial in a country setting. Four bedrooms, 2Vi baths, modern kitchen, carpeted. Owners desire to rent to conscientious professional couple or small family Minimum of a year lease. $1,000/ month. No pets. Horses okay. 10 miles west of Warrenton 703937-5186. Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in Huntly. Beautiful country setting, all appliances, stone fireplace, carpeted. $750/ month. 703/636-7592 or 703/6753843. 3 bedroom bungalow in town of Washington, VA. Washer/ dryer, $600 plus utilities. Available August. Ms. Kelley 202-966-7378. Amlssvllle, modern 3 bedroom/ 21/2 bath rambler on 16 acres. Horse boarding available at additional cost. References/ deposit required. $800/ month. 703/978-6641, Small house overlooking secluded, wooded valley between Flint Hill and Ben Venue. Immaculate, modem 1 bedroom, office, bath, living/ dining, kitchen, laundry, ceiling fans, air conditioner, wood stove/ fireplace, basement storage, decks. Ideal for couple or single. Road maintained, pets welcome. $600 plus utilities, security deposit; references. Reply to: P.O. Box 59-C, Washington, Virginia 22747. Washington, Va. - Older home near The Inn, $675. Larger home, Harris Hollow 3 - 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, views. $850 per month, Roger Batchelder, 703/675-3777; 703/9374388. Rentals 65 Vacation South Carolina - Myrtle Beach Resort - oceanfront condos, tennis, indoor pool, putting green, saunas, whirlpools, housekeeping and golf packages. Free brochure: 1-800-4485653 7am til 11 pm. Rentals Wanted 66 Bachelor Wanted Cabin or Country house to rent by August 1. Please call ana leave message for me at 703-675-3800. Single adult employed at The Inn at Little Washington seeks roomy apartment or small house to rent. Yard privileges and pets allowed. Call the Inn to leave message. 703/675-3800. Services - 71 Business Auto Insurance. Auto insurance rate too high! Call Marc Weaver, Agent lor a rate. 703/825-8683. Bushhogging Mowing 6 foot mower, have trailer, will travel. Call 703/7549643. ELLIS JACK JENKINS CONSTRUCTION Specializing In New Home Construction & Renovations Plumbing & Electrical Backhoe work Licensed 703/675-3208 Long term care and nursing home care insurance. Competitive rates up to $130 a day. 703/948-4943, evenings and weekends. Mens 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. PAINTING Reasonable rates 703/675-3973 PIANO TUNING: Work guaranteed 30 years ftill time Warren Emerson Dennis Call collect, Amlssvtlle, Va. (703) 937-5857 PULLEN'S ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING State Licensed New Si Old Work Pump Installation Free Estimates on New Work 703-675-3249 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM built homes LOG homes and RENOVATIONS CUss A License 703/987-8043 Service* - Business Cfje fcappafjannocfe iletos 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 ®tje iRappatjannocfeiTetDg Main St.. Washington. VA. 703/675-3338 Facsimilie: 703/675-3088 Services- 71 Business A.M. CAMPBELL PAINTING Top Quality Custom Painting ft Staining Interior ft Exterior 703-439-2382 Services - 72 Farm Equine behavior evaluation and modification specializing in problem horses. One day service. Lasting results. Nervous, vicious, stubborn, rearing, kicking, buckers, bad loaders. Red Revelle, 703/672-0724. Services - 73 Home Improvement B & B BUILDERS OF VIRGINIA, INC. Specializing in decks, additions & remodeling 18 years experience No job too small Call after 8p.m., 703/937-5280 GOLDEN BOUGH BUILDERS Home Improvements Additions • Kitchens Decks • Bathrooms •Garages Custom Finish Work Bonded & Insured Call 703/937-4102 NEED ROOF TRUSSES OR MANUFACTURED HOUSING? BUY DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND SAVE FIRST COLONY HOMES Calverton, VA 1-703/788-4222 Sanding & refinishing hardwood floors. Reasonable rates. Call Roger 703/635-2558. Services - 74 Personal American Retirement Homes - $800 - $2,400 includes room, board, utilities, 24 hour nurse assisted ambulatory/ non-ambulatory care. Charlottesville, Lexington, Norfolk, Clifton Forge, Emporia, Danville, South Hill, Tappahannock, Portsmouth, Gloucester, Pensacola, Florida. 1-800999-6637. Elderly Lady desires female companion to live in. Free room and board, share light housekeeping duties and fix evening meal. May work during the day elsewhere. Need references. Call 703-675-3509. 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. Real Estate - 82 Sale by Owner S.3 Wooded acres, perc approved, state road frontage, stream in rear of property, driveway. Ready to build on! Secluded yet easily accessible. Boston area. $43,000. Call 703/6259595, evenings. Rappahannock County: Approved building lot near Little Washington, Rush River, rugged, $35,000..., Madison County: old 4 bedroom farmhouse, 4.7 acres, garage, shed, $79,500 terms, Shenandoah National Park borders 5 acres, brook, mountain views, $39,500.. owner/ agent 703/675-3777, 703937-4388. New home for sale by owner 1 acre lot near Shenandoah River. State hard surface road in Warren County. Minutes from I66 or Rt. 50. 1230 sq. ft. with cedar siding, full front porch, large deck, many extras. $96,900. 703-6363434, 703-636-6240. This Old House is for sale by owner. Over 100 years old, but remolded throughout. 2 bedrooms with very large walk-in closets, 2 full baths and laundry room upstairs. Living room with woodstove, formal dining room, ceramic tile kitchen downstairs with pantry, mudroom and marble foyer. Large enclosed back porch, deck with center barbeque pit and wraparound front porch. All this and 1 bedroom, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen apartment adjoining house. Sitting on 5 plus acres with creek, stocked pond and large 30X50 heated barn with full upstairs storage. Other improvements to numerous to mention in this ad $285,000. Call 703635-7569. Sacrifice! Clean, cozy townhouse unit. $144,500. Call Bill Wellborn 703-3852010,0.L.R.E.B. Two 1 acre building lots 95 ft., frontage on hard surface road, by 475 ft. deep. Current 3 bedroom perks. Near Shenandoah River. $17,900 each. 703-6363434, 703-636-6240 Real Estate - 83 For Sale Building Lots In Edinburgjust off Route 81. Four parcels, 3 + to 8 + acres on State road in area of custom-built homes. Each parcel has well site and 3 bedroom permit. Prices start at $37,500. Call Kay Graves, Mt. Vernon Realty. (703) 636-9806 or (703) 635-8000. Delinquent Tax property real estate foreclosures. 703-743-4156 ext R2. Lake Gaston - Over 75 Lakefront lots. Free lake Map and Buyer's Guide. Call or write Tanglewood Realty 804-636-2204, 1800-338-8816, P.O. Box 116, Bracey.VA 23919. Nationwide Modular Homes Wholesale. Immediate delivery. Norwood Construction Inc. Call 703/788-4570. New house for sale in historic Little Washington Colonial, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, study, decks, full basement, central air & heat. Colonial fireplace & cedar roof & siding. Apple trees, mountain views. $189K. 703/675-3065 6 to 9p.m. Patriot Construction. Vehicles 84 For Sale Chevrolet Citation 1981. 4 door, 6 cylinder, stereo cassette. Good brakes, tires, air-conditioning. Clean interior/ exterior, runs good. $1,300/ offer. 703-788-4527. GMC S15 1990: loaded. 6 months old, 7,500 miles, $9,895 or best offer. Please don't call until after 6pm, 703-364-1658. Plymouth Reliant/ Dodge Anes, parts or whole. 703/347-4997 after 6p.m. Pontiac TransAm: 1976, power steering, power windows, power Drakes. Black in color, $2,000, 703361-4808. Saab, 1982, 900 Turbo, good condition, 5-speed, air conditioned. $3,500. Call 703/675-3409. 1984 Chrysler New Yorker, electric windows, original, like new. Garage kept. Push Button Drive. Call Joe, 301-836-0627 or Tom, 703-987-8617. Vehicles For Sale 84 Bay fl Used Car With • No Credit • Problem Credit • Good Credit • No Finance Charge • Pay Here • Buy Here Down Payments Start fit *150 Weekly Payments Start fit *25

AAA RESUME’S Professionally written and designed. Give yourself a competitive edge. Same Day Service Warrenton Business Center 349-4398 Attention: Postal Jobs' Start $11.41/ hour! For application info call 1-602838-8885, Ext. M 11042, 6 a.m. -10 p.m., 7 days. Refundable Fee for directory. Become a Paralegal - Nationally Accredited, attorney instructed, home study, established' 1976 Financial Aid, Free catalog 1-800-669-2555, Southern Career Institute, Drawer 2158, Boca Raton, Florida 33437. Be on TV - many needed for commercials. Now hiring all ages. For casting info call 615-779-7111 Ext T-505. Bleu Rock Inn now hiring experienced fine dining wait staff. Reply to: Deborah Izo, 703/987-3190. Cook. Sober and reliable. Good salary and hours. Call 703/987-9005. Dairy Farm Manager - South Central Virginia -120 milking, 500 acres, 3'/2 other employees, salary consistent with experience includes cash, house, health insurance, all utilities. All replies confidential, box 35518, Richmond, VA 23235. Drivers - Come for the Money, Stay for the Stability. J B Hunt, one of America's largest and most successful transportation companies, pays its drivers some of the best salaries in the business. Call 1-800643-3331 today. EOE. Subject to drug screen. Drivers - Owner Operators Increase Profits! Pull Open, bulk, or van eguipment 48 states/ and Canada. Some dedicated runs. Call Schneider National 1-800643-7433 Ask for Virginia. Earn up to $1,000.00 per week working from your home. For information: Basinger Enterprises, LTD. 2920 Avenue R, Suite 281D, Bklyn, NY 11229 Friendly Home Parties - Has openings for dealers. No cash investment. No service charge Highest commission and hostess awards. Three catalogs. Over 800 items. Call 1-800227-1510. Housekeeper wanted to live in and help with elderly lady in Warrenton. Fulltime/ part-time. 703-3474125. If no answer, keep calling. Full-tlmo EMT positions available. 40 hour work week. Some overtime required. Salary based on certification and experience (up to $7.00 per hour). Application required for interview. Medic I Ambulance Service Inc., 703/825-4363. Part-time positions available on Saturdays and Sundays. MECHANICS Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanics wanted. Minimum 3 years experience on Caterpillar Equipment. Excellent benefits. Contact Mr. Hazelgrove at: (703)378-8300 Office Worker, full time opening, excellent opportunity. Apply to: Martin Furniture Company, Downtown Culpeper. OTR Drivers - 12 Months Experience, 23 years of age, drug testing required. Hornady Truck Line: Start 23-26 cents/ mile, TARP/ Vacation Pay, Safety bonus, Spouse Passenger Program 1-800-343-7989. Perfect Part-time Job! New Jewelry/ Lingerie/ Accessory Company needs managers in your area "I’m Special" offers ground floor opportunity! Party plan. No investment 1800-277-4836. TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER For local deliveries. Must be totally certified. Tanker experience helpful. Full time, full benefits. Qualified persons call: QUARLES OIL CO. 703/439-8962 M-F, 7:30-5:00 ★Shorts And Sneakers^ Growing tropical plant company with crazy environment is looking for 4 5 energetic and enthusiastic individuals who prefer to work outside the office and would like to make an above average income. $300800 weekly, salary plus commission. 18 or older. Call Anthony (703)788-1173 RADIOLOGY TECH ASSISTANTS Immediate openings for individuals who are capable of being trained as Radiology Tech Assistants. Excellent careei opportunity for someone in the expanding Radiology field. Requires high school diploma and a good science and math background; some college preferred. Please send resume or apply in person to: Culpeper Memorial Hospital Employee Relations Dept. 501 Sunset Lane, P.O. Box 592 Culpeper, VA 22701 703/829-4305 EOE RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR Sunday and/or relief position available in group home for mentally retarded adults in Culpeper. Overnight shift, 1-3 Sundays per month and/or relief. Education in human services field or equivalent experience helpful. Salary $7.31 per hour. Apply by July 26, 1990, to Personnel Office, RRCSC, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 703/8253100. EOE/AA. Road Construction Driver Needed. For more details call: 703/347-5589 School But Drivers. The Rappahannock County School Board is accepting applications for substitute school bus drivers for the 1990-91 school year. Persons who successfully complete training and licensure will receive $5.80 an hour for 24 hours of training. Substitute driver pay is $37.59 per day. Substitutes are given first consideration for full-time openings. To apply to join the best fleet of drivers around call Robert Chappell, Assistant Superintendent at 703/987-8773 The Rappahannock County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, religion, national origin, race or handicapping condition. EOE. Sitter/ Companion: Certified nursing assistants needed for in-home private duty nursing cases. Call Continuing Home Care, 767 Madison Road #110, Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3108 Truck Drivers — Tandem dump truck experience, $10.00 per hour. Must be DOT certified. Brinacurrent driving record to: J13 Shotwell & Son, lnc.,‘ 1106 Sterling Road, Sterling, VA. (703)450-2340 Maintenance Person (Full Time) (Year Round) The Inn at Little Washington, a 10 room luxury, country inn and dining room, is seeking a maintenance person to help our inn run smoothly. A general knowledge of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, painting, and electrical is preferred. Some driving duties and other maintenance work is assigned as needed. You must maintain a neat appearance. Flexible hours with the opportunity to earn overtime. Salary open. Benefits. The Inn at Little Washington Washington, VA 22747 1(800)535-3510 SOCIAL WORKER Part-time Culpeper based position, 22.5 hours per week. $9.68/hour. Provide case management and support to the elderly in Fauquier County. Develop services and coordinate with community agencies. Perform outreach to identify potential clients. BA degree in social work or related field or equivalent work experience with elderly Apply by July 26, 1990, to Personnel Office, RR-CSC, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO-AA. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR The Town of Hamilton is accepting resumes for the position of a Class 3 or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. General maintenance, salary negotiable Please send resume, or contact the town office for an application: Town of Hamilton 53 E. Colonial Highway Hamilton, VA 22068 (703)338-2811 REGISTERED NORSES for Home Health Visits 'Rappahannock, lauijuur c* 'I’nmc IVillnun l ountus • Full-Time Excellent salary Benefit package plus mileage • Part-time Excellent per visit rate Flexible hours Mileage reimbursement Hunt Country Home Health 578 Waterloo Road Warrenton, Va, 22186 (703) 347-4774 TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED Tandem Dump Truck Drivers, for large Construction firm in Northern Virginia, needs professional drivers. Good driving record. Excellent benefits and salary. Contact Mr. Davenport at: (703)378-8300 WIN. A. HAZEL CO. _ EOE/AA SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST (Criminal Justice) Provide SA assessment and services for criminal justice clients. Works closely with jail and probation personnel. Graduate degree required. VA certification as SA Counselor helpful. Salary: $22,757. Apply by July 26, 1990, to Personnel Office, RR-CSC, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 703/825-3100. EEOAA. Positions 94 Wanted Housecleaning and/ or office cleaning wanted. Call for more details, 703/6355233 Advertise in the Classifieds! )t &appafjannock jSetos Washington, Va. 703/675-3338 Program Continued from page 1 llth and 12th grade students who took the SAT,’’percent of llth and 12th grade American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black, or Hispanic students who.took the SAT,” and “Percent of llth and 12th grade SAT takers who scored at or above 1,100.” At the time the issue came up, Dr. Gangel told the board he felt that since the high school encourages as many students as possible to take the test, some of them are not very “successful” on it. To compare the scores of Rappahannock students with those of other schools which may encourage only the strongest students to take the test wouldn’t be fair to our students, he said. He was also concerned that students “privacy rights” be protected, since the students and their parents apply for and pay for the test, not the school system. Dr. Ridley told the board that Rappahannock is now the only school system in Virginia not submitting data on SAT scores, although some schools have chosen to submit the results themselves, rather than authorizing the Educational Testing Service to do so. “How does this correlate with SOQ (Standards of Quality)?”, Dr. Gangel asked. “The final decision has not been made concerning the SOQ,” Dr. Ridley said. He said that the EPR was being designed to “reduce the paperwork burden on the schools.” If the State Board of Education approves the EPR most of the findings concerning SOQ and standards for accreditation could be eliminated from the Administrative Review, he said. “We don’t have a support staff,” Mrs. Massie said. “Our teachers and administrators do it all. I know that all this paperwork and reports cut into teaching significantly. That’s another reason I’m a ‘doubting Thomas’ when it comes to reports.” Dr. Ridley had explained that each school system is grouped with 14 others “with like characteristics into a comparison band.” Once the program is in place each school division will also be evaluated on whether or not it has improved in each indicator compared with the previous year, Dr. Ridley explained. He said that the state is also trying to cluster individual schools as well as school divisions. “EPR is not going to improve student learning,” he said. “It will provide the school division with information to make decisions . . . What I’ve been personally preaching is to deemphasize comparisons of one school division with another. We’ll establish a benchmark level in the first year, and then we’ll be monitoring the division’s progress over time. There should be rewards for progress, not just for high achievement.” Dr. Ridley said that there will be extra funds for school systems most in need of improvement and also funds to reward systems doing well. He said these funds will be in addition to regular funding for schools through the state. “I’ve been on the board since 1972, and I’ve seen the numbers game with state funding,” Mrs. Massie said. “When we know the state’s coffers are down, it is unrealistic to think something is not going to be cut. I’ve seen that if one program is increased, another program is decreased. I don’t want anybody taken down the garden path to think this program is going to be any different.” Dr. Ridley acknowledged that the state has limited funds. “This should help us better utilize our scarce resources,” he said; “This seems a little magical,” new member John Tole said. “It is supposed to promote accountability, but if you do poorly, you are rewarded with funds to help you improve.” The School Board decided to wait until August before making a decision on releasing SAT data. Formula Continued from page 1 the Standards of Quality. At the high school 18 regular teachers, five vocational teachers, a librarian and two guidance counselors are employed. In arriving at figures for the number of teachers to be funded, the state uses a formula based on 25 students per teacher in most categories. English classes and first grade classes are supposed to be held at a level of 24 students per teacher. Thus the state, using figures from 1989 enrollment, says Rappahannock needed 8.38 first grade teachers for the 81 students then in first grade. In administration, the state funding formulas have a similar effect. The two schools are expected to have a principal each, but since they both have fewer than 600 students, they are not funded for any assistant principals. There is also funding for a superintendent of schools. Paying for these extra employees accounts for most of the difference between the state’s estimate of Rappahannock’s cost per pupil and the actual cost. In calculating the cost of basic aid, the state uses salary figures that are typical for the state. The salary amounts that are funded are $28,113 for elementary teachers, $30,400 for secondary teachers, $44,950 for an elementary school principal, $50,305 for a secondary school principal, $9,381 for teacher’s aides and $67,285 for the school superintendent. Other figures included in the basic aid formula are $262,370 for bus transportation, $11,079 for the school board, $106,687 for fringe benefits for support employees and $5,405 for student health care, Mr. Rickman said. Then the state subtracts $32.81 per pupil because the state figures the school system can recover that amount by selling or renting textbooks and supplies. The state also subtracts $19,547 for fringe benefits. The reason for this was not clear. All of this amounts to $2,709,250.50, and that divided by the expected 904 enrollment comes to $2,997. Then, Mr. Rickman explained, the state subtracts another $115, leaving the amount in basic aid at $2,882. The $115 per pupil is the state’s estimate of the cost of giving teachers a five percent raise this year, and it comes to the county as another category of state aid labelled “teacher incentive.” The school budget shows $36,313 in state aid as “teacher incentive,” about 35 percent of the $115 per pupil. The end result of the state funding about 35 percent of those costs it says the county needs, while the county funds 100 percent of other programs the School Board says the county needs, is that the state share of the education budget is 29.9 percent, with another 10.8 percent coming from the one percent of the state sales tax that is returned to the localities based on school-aged population. Loiter Continued from page 1 ing lot in the center of town as an informal gathering place. “I have seen a group grow up and leave — and be replaced by another group,” according to a long-time resident. “This is different,” the resident continued. “These guys are older, and they are not nice.” Planning Commissioner Mark Bailey, ,who listened to the complaints during the commission’s June meeting, suggested “They are socializing. I used to do that.” Fellow planner Susan Parrish, however, took issue with that explanation of the current group’s behavior. “Did you hurl insults and make sexual remarks to people who walk past?” “No, of course not,” Mr. Bailey replied. The complaining residents said the behavior of the loiterers has become so obnoxious that they fear to walk alone to the post office. “This is not a nice place to live anymore,” one said. The insults have been directed at residents, but also towards patrons of The Inn at Little Washington, which leases the Trinity Church lot for parking during the evening hours. “I agree there’s a problem,” Mr. Bailey said, “and that something ought to be done. But I think it ought to be done in such a way that you can still shoot the breeze out front after you pick up the mail. ” “I used to do that,” the resident replied, “but I’d be damned if I’d do it now." Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke said that he met last month with Sheriff John Henry Woodward, several property owners and leaseholders of businesses around the square. The problem, Mr. Luke said, is that the loitering is happening on private property, not the public streets. Loitering ordinances “are not favored in the law,” Mr. Luke said, adding that there is enabling legislation in the Virginia Code to allow localities to enact such legislation, but that most such ordinances can be successfully challenged in court. “It’s not uncommon for them to be thrown out as unconstitutional. They are usually overbroad; written to prohibit ‘hanging around’.” In enacting such ordinances, Mr. Luke said, “what people usually mean is that it’s okay for some to hang around, but not others. However, the ordinances do not discriminate between innocent talking and more sinister goings-on.” There are ways to approach that, he explained, by targeting the ordinances to specific behavior, such as loitering for prostitution or drug sales. However, “if the ordinance is made specific enough to pass constitutional muster, it won’t prohibit, what you want prohibited.” Added to the constitutional questions, Mr. Luke said, “The town has an additional problem - they have no police force, so therefore they have no enforcement powers.” Sheriff Woodward and his deputies, Mr. Luke said, cannot enforce town ordinances. “County and state ordinances can be enforced within the town limits, but it doesn’t work backwards.” If there were a county loitering ordinance the sheriff could enforce it, but not one passed by the town. There are ordinances which prohibit the type of conduct which has drawn complaints, Mr. Luke said, including trespassing, disorderly conduct, curse and abuse, drunk in public, drunk and disorderly conduct. “There is a whole range . . . none of which prohibit just standing around. Last week, Sheriff Woodward said, Eileen Day, who owns the Clopton House, and representatives from Trinity Church went to the magistrate and had trespass notices taken out against 11 individuals who have been congregating in the parking lot. Most of those notices have been served, the sheriff said. A trespass notice, Mr. Luke explained, effectively bars a person from property owned by the complaintant. If the individual returns to the property after being served, he is subject to arrest and prosecution for criminal trespass. Notice does not have to be given in writing, he said, but may be either verbal or by posting “No Trespassing” signs. Personal service by the sheriff, he said, merely eliminates the possibility of misunderstanding. Talk Continued from page 1 could be solved through communication. Council member Susan Parrish, also a member of Trinity’s Vestry Committee, replied that the Rev. Jennings Hobson III had attempted that. “Jenks was pretty frustrated at our last meeting. He went out and tried his level best to talk to them — and he was jeered and ridiculed.” Councilman Ray Gooch said that he had gone to the Post Office the evening before the collect his mail and the scene in the parking lot was “pretty disgusting. I don’t want to see kissy-face in the parking lot when I go in to get my mail.” Evelyn Willis, who owns the property next to the Country Cafe, added that attempts to talk with the group had so far been unsuccessful. “People didn’t seem to want to take (legal action). But it’s gotten out of hand, and people seem more willing to do it.” This week, 11 individuals are being served with trespass notices by the Sheriffs Department. Those notices bar those people from Mrs. Day’s property and that of Trinity Church. Mr. Reynolds told the council last week that the present group includes people from outside town, who drive into the parking lot and are “horsing around, fooling with their cars. I tried to tell them this (legal action) is going to happen if they don’t police themselves.” Mr. Miller, addressing the fear of retribution expressed by several residents, said “these people will live here for 30 or 40 years. They are not bad kids.” “I won’t let my daughter walk home,” Council member Janice Moffett said. “I don’t feel comfortable with her walking.” “It is costing the cafe customers right now,” Mrs. Willis added. Mr. Gooch reminded the council that Sheriff John Henry Woodward discussed the problem with the council last year. “The situation then was that it was not really causing a problem, and we decided to let it be. “That is not the situation now,” he added. “When people come to me and sat they are hearing things that should never be said, but they ask that I not mention their name because they are afraid...” “The ladies in town are definitely afraid,” Mr. Miller agreed. However, he added, the legal action being proposed “will not solve the problem.” At the council’s request, Mr. Miller and Mr. Reynolds agreed to talk with the group about curbing the objectionable behavior which has become the source of complaints. “If it doesn’t work,” Mr. Miller suggested, “then the town needs to have something else in place.” In other matters, the council: • heard from Mr. Gooch that the voluntary recycling program continues to grow each month. He said that the town will be required by the state to develop a “strategic” waste management plan by next year, but that the town can probably “piggyback” onto the county’s plan. The town’s share of the consultant’s fee to develop the plan, he said, will be $700.

Fees Continued from page 1 parents as fees.” “It concerns me to increase fees for books and lunches, particularly for parents with three or more children,” Mrs. Massie said. “I feel we have no alternative, so we need to get the information out to the parents as early as we can.” New board member John Tole, who represents Stonewall-Hawthom District, suggested that the board consider again subsidizing textbooks in the future. “One can only expect the textbook crisis to continue to increase.” “Textbooks are going out of sight,” Dr. Gangel said. “Some states are using textbooks written on newspaper which are thrown away at the end of the year.” Hampton District representative Bryant Lee’s motion to approve the fee increase passed unanimously. During the organizational part of the meeting Beverly Massie was reelected as chairman, Paul Nichols as vice chairman, Assistant Superintendent Robert Chappell as clerk, and Mrs. Massie as representative to the Piedmont Technical Center board. The School Board also approved changes to policies on home instruction and homework. In the first, parents electing to teach their children at home will be required to have them tested using standardized tests, such as those used by the school system. If they test below the 40th percentile, the parents will be obligated to send them to school. The homework policy recommends times for homework assignments, ranging from 15 minutes per major subject for primary students to 45 minutes per subject for high school students. The board tabled until the August meeting consideration of the 1990-91 Remedial Plan. “The state requirements have not changed,” Dr. Gangel said. “There are some changes in implementation.” Under the proposed plan students who do not pass the literacy passport test will not be allowed to test out of the remedial program. At the elementary school, the locally funded program covers students testing in the lowest 25 percent, and Chapter One labs, funded by the Federal government, pick up those students testing between the 26th and 40th percent. At the high school only those in the lowest 25 percent have been receiving remedial instruction. Dr. Gangel recommended that Leake joins Sperryville Realty James Leake, Broker/ Owner, of Sperryville Realty is pleased to announce his newest agent, his son, Michael Leake. Michael is a 1983 graduate of Rappahannock County High School, a 1987 graduate of Longwood College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He has just recently met state requirements to obtain his real estate license, and also obtained his designation as a certified real estate appraiser and is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. Michael invites you to give him a call to handle all of your real estate needs, 703987-8088 office or 703-8296911, home. HARPER VALLEY in LURAY VIRGINIA Country building site, IV* acres well drained wooded building tract. Very secluded at end of private road. $28,500. 4V* acre building lot, with approved septic permit for a three bedroom dwelling. $18,000. THE DOVEL AGENCY, Inc. 102 North Hawksbill Street Luray, VA 22835 Office: 703/743-5034 Home: 703/778-2300 SPERRYVILLE Almost new ranch with full finished basement. Outstanding views of Blue Ridge Mtns. Call for directions to view. A1 Henry Mt. Vernon Realty 347-2000 675-3490 I SCENIC RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY! / I EXCITING POST AND BEAM house at edge of village. Cedar sid| ing, exposed beams, 3 bedroom potential, garage, basement, Mt. and | village views. Reduced to $156,500... | OLD RAG MT. VIEWS: 16.8 acres open and woods, stream, scenic [ FT Valley area near Rts. 2311707, less than $4,5001acre... DECREPIT HOUSE ready for new life or ?... 7 acres on Thornton River, $69,500, Terms ? Adjoining 8.7 acres on the river, $59,500... SHENANDOAH NAT. PARK borders 5 acres at end of hollow, spring, stream, wildlife, part of olde Mt.farm and orchard, $47,000... BLUE RIDGE MT VIEWS: 10 acres rolling pasture and woods near scenic byway Rt. 647... ARt. 638 gem $82,500, owner-licensee... ALMOST ALL THINGS CONSIDERED: Ralph’s Pretty Good Grocery and Chatterbox Cafe are having specials this week... ROGER BATCHELDER, behind the rock wall on Gay St... Washington, VA 22747 703-675-3777 Res: 703-937-4388 REAL ESTATE AUCTION SAT., JULY 28, 1990, at 11 am. CASTLETON, VIRGINIA (ON PREMISES OF TRACT 1) 133±ACRES DIVIDED INTO THREE TRACTS DIRECTIONS: From Culpeper, take Rt. 522 North to a right on Rt. 626 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Auction located on the left side of the road, watch for AUCTION signs. From Rt. 211 at Ben Venue, turn South on Rt. 729 to a right on Rt. 618 to a left on Rt. 626. Auction located on the right side of the road. Watch for AUCTION signs. DESCRIPTION: Three tracts of land, located in the Stonewall Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia. These three tracts contain in aggregate 133 acres*, which is the residue of larger tracts known as the Be Ison property conveyed to Hughes River Associates and recorded in Deed Book 174, pages 241-246. Tract 1 consists of 25 acres, more or less, of rolling woodland with cleared building site. Tract 2 contains 27 acres, more or less, of woodland near the top of beautiful Bessie Bell Mountain. Tract 3 contains 81 acres, more or less, of wooded hillside located between tracts 1 and 2. Traces will be offered separately and together, then sold in whichever manner is satisfactory to owner, subject to owner confirmation. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, TERMS, AND CURRENT PLATS OF PROPERTY, CONTACT: BILL PAYNE -Auctioneer General, Firm and Eatate Auction Rl 1. Box 1095 AmluvUlc, VA 22002 VA. A.R #914 Certified Virginia Auctioneer (703)675-3729 next year, at the high school, students in the lowest 40 percent be included in the remedial reading program, and those in the lowest 30 percent be included in the remedial mathemetics program. Following an executive session, the board appointed Amy Stone to an elementary school teaching position, Tim Corder as cross country coach, and Mike Tupper as soccer and baseball coach. The school system still needs to hire a part-time school psychologist and a full-time speech pathologist. Rappahannock has been sharing a school psychologist with the Warren County School System. This past year he worked two days a week in Rappahannock and three days a week in Warren. However, Warren County has hired him to work full time in the next school year. Dr. Gangel reported on summertime maintenance projects at both schools. Some classrooms are being repainted at both schools, he said. Window repairs are also going on at both schools. At the elementary one or two additional classrooms will be carpeted. At the high school the gym floor is being refinished. Also at the high school the parking lot will be relocated behind the baseball field so that a new girls softball field can be located in the approximate area where the parking lot is now. mmmrnmmmmmmmm HANG YOUR SADDLE HERE! Introducing this spacious all brick rambler on 5+ acres. Has a big barn ready for your horses! Come and enjoy the large deck with screened-in porch. Perfect for entertaining! For your private showing: Call Emily Henry, GRI Home, 703-675-3490 or Office, 800-367-5220 The Prudential Preferred Properties 201 Broadview Avenue Warrenton, VA 22186-2418 (703) 347-5220 jj? British Continued from page 1 friend’s relative, Mike Thomas, was afflicted with the disease. He had planned a vacation tour of the United States for a group from the university, but decided to turn it into a fundraiser after he learned of Mr. Thomas’s plight. MS attacks young adults in the prime of life, usually in their teens, 20s and 30s. Often there is no prior history of illness or disease. It is not infectious, contagious or hereditary. It strikes suddenly and unpredictably, and its progression is also unpredictable. Some victims go through life with limited disabilities, while others, like Mike Thomas, suffer severe and debilitating effects. The Bicycle USA Expedition hopes to raise 100,000 English pounds (about $170,000) through the bike tour. Each team member is SAM CLIFFTON DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT 703-675-3915 Quality Design & Construction in Rappahannock County since 1980. Excellent References Offering ESTATES and FARMS in Rappahannock County and throughout Virginia Frank Hardy. Inc,. Realtors l\\RM AND ESTATE DROKERS INTERNATIONAL Middleb irg, Virginia (703) 687-3333 Wooded acreage w/park boundary. Lg. mature tim ber cover this 12 AC with springs, streams and Thornton River. Frontage on State Road west of Sperryvilie. $87,000.00 At Amissville, off of 211 on 5 wonderfully wooded acres, a near-new, 3 bdrm, 2'A bath, single level 7-rm home complete with 2-car garage, hot tub, screened porch - $184,500.00 At Sperryvilie, easily accessible, 8-rm and full basement home with 2-car garage, lovely gardens on 1.9 AC - Includes view for $198,000.00 10+ acres 1.5 mi. from Rt. 522 yet seems serenely pri vate. Two houses afford guest quarters or rental potential. Weekend or full time uses. Must be seen to be appreciated. Call for info -Priced to sell at $230,000.00 60 AC, wild & secluded, rolling land with two streams mostly wooded. Needs clearing $3,5(X). per acre. Weekend Hideaway - High atop Big Bastard Mountain. 2 bdrm cabin with garage and workshop. VIEWS that don’t stop. $139,000.00 with owner financing available. EILEENM. DAY, REALTORS m The Clopton House Box 126 Washington, Va 22747 675-3033 The Country Property People Mitizie Young 675-3555 John Bums 675-3982 Alex Sharp 675-3887 Ha/el Zinn-Day Rental Agent 937-3185 Kevin Day 937-3185 Joy Benedict 937-5234 15 Picturesque Acres on a quiet country road is the setting for this nice 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath ranch home. 10 stall horse barn, numerous outbuildings, hard surface road, beautiful open pasture land with gorgeous mtn. views. *175,000 29 acres - Rt. 622 Shade Road - Pretty mtn. views, road to building site, stream on property, lake site, several nice building sites. *165,000 26 acres - absolutely stunning are the views from this hilltop building site near Sperryville. Frontage on major highway. If you require a view put this one on your list to see!! *170,000 Page County - 32 acres near National Park, current perk. Beautiful wooded land with elevated building sites. *80,000 Chester Gap - Great Starter Home - Nice Ranch with workshop, eat-in kitchen, 2 bedroom, den. Priced at *82,500 Call (703) 635-9808 Sam Snead 4U3£ASoutt^to^a^ve^Fronnto^a]^^2!2630 paying their own way on the tour, at a cost of about $1,700. The bicycles and other equipment were provided by manufacturers at reduced prices. Some manufacturers also provided support in return for advertising and endorsements, the team members explained. “We decided to raise some money and have a holiday at the same time,” Mr. Howe said. “It’s a vacation for a good cause.” “And a lot of hard work,” added Rosie Landale, the other support team member. The tour plans about 44 days of cycling, averaging about 70 miles each day, ending in California in late August. Between Washington and the West Coast, the team will traverse the Great Plains, climb the Rockies, cross the desert in Nevada and tour the wine country of the Napa Valley before arriving in San Francisco for a reception on the Golden Gate Bridge. Flint Hill, small private cabin on 10+ acres of rolling pasture and woods. Water on property, nice long views of mts. $105,000. 3 Bedroom Rambler with full basement. Nice deck on back. A very well maintained home with a nice yard. $105,000. Huntly - Rt. 664, 25 wooded acres with tremendous views from high knoll and only $87,500. A perfect second home site. Brick and Frame home with spectacular views on 1.9 acres, 2 or 3 bdrms., l'/2 baths, custom kitchen, 2 enclosed porches and several outbuildings. $175,000. Boston - 25 acres with bam, pasture and woods. High building sites. $125,000. Castleton - 2.35 acres on comer Rts. 615 and 649. Wooded with nice view and spring. $49,000. Large old home in Village of Flint Hill. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Beautiful landscaping, wrap porch and so much more. $250,000. Woodville area, 104.28 acres of privacy. Own your own valley. Lots of pasture, a stream, a pond, a 200 year old log cabin, outbuildings and bams. A great retreat. $550,000. Rappahannock ITi Realty MLS Flint Hill 22627 703-675-3414 Peggy Clark 635-7516 Gregory Clark 635-7516 Uli Maeyer 987-8736 En route, Mr. Howe said, the team plans to meet city officials and Multiple Sclerosis workers in the cities and towns they will travel through. Though most of the arrangements and sponsorships have been committed, Mr. Howe said that the team welcomes any and all support for its tour. Since the expedition is; constantly moving, he suggested; that inquiries about sponsorships or* other information be directed to the national office of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York City, (212) 986-3240. Messages left at that office will be relayed to the team en route. FOR RENT Completely remodeled 2 bedroom house with central heat and air. Walking distance to Elementary School. Fenced area for pets and children. Room for one horse. $600 per month 703-675-3490 Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker (703)987-8088 HARRIS HOLLOW 2.5 acre building lot, septic approved, road and river frontage. $28,000. Owner will finance with $8,000 down. SPERRYVILLE AREA, 18 acres of pasture and woods, 5 room home, small barn, outbuildings. $159,000. NEW 3 BEDROOM ^house on 4.9 acres. Living room with fireplace, kitchen with appliances, dining area, 2 baths, deck, attached 2 car garage. See to appreciate. $195,000. FLINT HILL 2 bedroom home, full bath, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, over an acre lot. $89,500. SPERRYVILLE, on Rt. 211, Fruit Stand and gift shop on 1.5 acres. $59,000. Owner Financing. LISTINGS NEEDED James Leaxe 987-8236 Julian Brown 987-8758 Barbara Sisk 987-9015 John Eub Micnaei Leaite 829-6911 Martha O’Bannon 987-3102 Carson Johnson 987-8720 ink 987-8146 Since 1927 Roy Wheeler Realty Co. FLINT HILL - Spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mts. from this 63-acre farm with pond and apple orchard. Brick craftsman-style house, 2 fireplates, oak floors and woodwork throughout and lovely 40 foot front porch. $550,000. NATURALIST'S DELIGHT- Energy efficient, passive solar, cottage nestled in large trees - plenty of wildlife and privacy with swift stream on 8+ attractive acres in Hint Hill area. $134,900. 1-703-347-7171 Jean Lillard 703-675-3670 Diane Welty 703-675-3241 REAL ESTATE AUCTION SAT., JULY 21, 1990 AT 11 A.M. U.S. Rt. 522, Flint Hill, VA auction held on premises OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING AND THE YATES" HOUSE Description: All those two certain tracts or parcels of land lying and being situate in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, and as further described by plat and survey and metes and bounds description of James G. Butler, Jr. & Associates, P.C. dated June 19, 1989 and recorded in Deed Book 175, Pages 310-311 and further described in deed recorded in Deed Book 175, Pages 312-313 among the land records of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia. Commonly known as the Old Post Office Building and the "Yates House". Terms: A five thousand dollar deposit in cash, per tract, day of auction with balance due at settlement within 30 days. Tracts will be offered separately and together, then sold in whichever manner is satisfactory to owner, subject to owner confirmation. FDR DETAILED AUCTION BROCHURE CONTACT: BILL PAYNE -Auctioneer General, Farm and Eatate Auction* Rt. I, Box 1095 Amiaaville, VA 22002 VA. A R *914 Certified Virginia Auclioneer (703 675-3729