Rappahannock News, March 24, 1993

*t *■ PAID CIRCULATION NOW A 2,950 ' SuHect to ABC Auch ^ RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS S'f:. 2*722. f / ' " \ • (j -J & ) ’ »• ' H - • i it - a f, f • it- ■ ff •! Ai Qi T 1 *. H lir. oi ■:vr :■< •: v’.' r,\ "ft-r? F'.vF .•.v'Hvjb/A'}. "•ff- —tj-• 'u ft-D"»f- :r x"* Rappahannock County?s Family Ne^s^ap^jryS^^ci'XO7 7 • .'• • ; \ /.y. ' i ’ 'k- • 45lh Year, No. 12 16 pages Member Audit Bureau of C trculatton - f *:§ / WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1993 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 Sddents Weather closes Drive despite bureaucrats * By BILL WALSH Rappahannoc k News Special Writer r When the Skyline Drive was threatened with a budget-generated closure last November, the hue and cry of an alarmed citizenry forced the National Park Service to reconsider, and the plan to close part of the scenic parkway was shelved. But forces more powerful than fiscal constraints have been at work this year, and, indeed, the drive has been closed a good part of the year. Shenandoah National Park management assistant Sandy Rives told a gathering of approximately 200 on Sunday. Rives, air quality specialist Julie Thomas, and park superintendent William Wade highlighted a forum panel that also included David Carr of the Southern Environmental Law Center, and Dave Simon, co-chairman of the Shenandoah Coalition. Entitled “The Shenandoah National Park in Peril,” the forum was spon sored by the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC). “We have had some of the most difficult operational aspects in the park’s history in the last three weeks,” Rives said. He noted that there were three inches of rain on the Drive at Big Meadows three weeks ago, and “ the temperature dropped to 29 degreees during the rainfall.” The heavy, freezing rain toppled many trees across the drive, and even very large clean-up crews with chainsaws were slowed to a crawl. “They just barely got the Skyline Drive open again last Friday,” Rives said, in time for what some have called the blizzard of the century. “The Skyline Drive is still closed today, and I think that the Park has been closed more than it has ever been closed because of the weather. We hope to get it re-opened and back for people to use in the upcoming week,” Rives said. lust for kids Rappahannock News Slali Pholo/CimJy Mahan Children enjoy a free dance courtesy of the Venus Jones Band at the Washington VFD fire hall. Old Rag Bulletins Under Siege “Under Siege” will be shown at The Theatre on Sunday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. The film is set on the nuclear-armed battleship USS Missouri. The battleship has been sabotaged by nuclear pirates who want the warheads. Steven Seagal enjoys taking on a shipload of bad guys. Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen’s famous novel comes to life at The Theatre on Friday and • Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 • p.m. through the talents of the Christendom Players of Christendom College in Front Royal. GOP to meet The local Republican Party has rescheduled its annual meeting for Monday, March 29, at 8 p.m. in the county courthouse. Tax relief for elderly The Board of Supervisors has approved tax relief for the elderly, but citizens must apply for the program before July 1,1993. Call the Commissioner of Revenue for information at 675-3513. Bereavement group Hospice of the Rapidan will form a bereavement group in April. Hospice volunteer Ellen Manson will be the coordinator. Please call her at 675-1349 or the Hospice office at 825-4840 for more information or to join the group. The point of Rives’ remarks about the weather was that the rains and snows caused increased pressures on the park’s budget, one of three perils discussed during the seminar. “Those are the three issues that I think are prominent,” Wade had said earlier in his introductory remarks, “the air quality, the related lands [study] or land use in general, and our budget situation as we face the future.” “We got some sense of the economic importance of the park last fall... in response to our budget allocations,” Wade said of the lastnamed peril. The Shenandoah National Park’s budget, “along with the allocations that virtually every park in the system received ... seems to be ... dwindling further and further,” he said. “What I mean by that is, we’re in See Park, Page A-8 Planners approve Sperryville flea market move By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock New s Staff Writer The flea market, which closed down last fall at the Sperryville Emporium, may be moving up the road to Horseshoe Hills. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve an application by James Russell for a special use permit to hold a flea market at that site on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May through November. • Mr. Russell has had a special use permit for a flea market at the site in September and October since 1989. The revised permit would extend the season. County Administrator John McCarthy noted that it is one of the most restrictive special use permits the county has issued. The original permit was approved with the following conditions: “No overnight camping on site; to operate only during daylight hours; two months of the year only (September and October); no lighting; clean up and break down tables and store during week; maximum of 30 tables on site for rental; to operate Fridays, Saturdays, and Sun days only; two signs to be approved by the zoning administrator, unlighted, to be removed during offseason; permit to be reviewed at the end of three years.” When the permit was reviewed in 1992, it was renewed with all the same restrictions except the one providing for a further review. Mr. McCarthy said he believed fewer than six flea markets had been held on the site during the past three years, but he said the owner felt "with the closure of the flea market at the Emporium, there is a more viable opportunity for them now.” He said Mr. Russell would not actually be operating the flea market. J.D. and Debbi Hartman, who run the High on the Hog barbecue restaurant at Horseshoe Hills, will also operate the flea market. Mr. McCarthy said all the neighbors had been notified of the hearing on the application and he recieved no comments either for or against the extending the season. Wakefield District representative Werner Krebser said it “seems See Planners, Page A-8 Farmers given chance to unload chemicals “Rappahannock County is one of four counties in Virginia selected to participate in a pesticide disposal program in late summer of 1993,” according to Scott Cunningham, Extension Agent in Rappahannock County. Mr. Cunningham said that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services selected Rappahannock County from a group of counties who responded to the 1991 farmer pesticide waste survey. The other counties selected for cleanup are Warren, Southhampton and Suffolk. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors approved the pesticide dis posal program during their early March meeting. County Supervisor, Bob Anderson said, “This program will benefit the entire county as unwanted and unusable pesticides will be removed from the county and disposed of properly,” Mr. Anderson added, “this program will take the cooperative effort of everyone. Extension, local officials, state officials and participating citizens, to implement a successful program. The pesticide collection campaign will be funded 100 percent by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in conjuction with the efforts of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. It is scheduled for f later this summer. Mr. Cunningham noted, “It’s extremely important for fanners to realize that if they did not participate in the 1991 survey that they contact the Extension Office immediately in order to be eligible to participate in the Cleanup Day. Only farmers who contact the Extension Office before June 1, 1993, will be qualified to have their unusable pesticides removed.” The County Agent stressed the importance of the program and wanted to lay the rest any concerns farmers may have regarding regulatory action. Mr. Cunningham said, “It is perfectly legal to store banned pesticides regardless of container conditions. Regulatory action only follows illegal use and improper disposal of banned pesticides. This program offers the farmers of Rappahannock County an economical means to dispose of banned and unusable pesticide concentrates left in storage on the farm, at no expense to the farmer.” Anyone wanting to participate in the Pesticide Disposal Program should contact the County Extension Office immediately at the following number: (703) 675-3019. . VDOT offers help for key intersection By M. SEAN KILPATRICK Rappahannock New, Staff Writer Don’t hold your breath waiting for the changes, but the highway department has plans for the intersection of Main and Middle Streets in the middle of Washington. The intersection, marked by the Post Office, The Inn, and the parking lot for Trinity Church, has been a traffic headache for years, according to Charlie Eldred, who lives at Washington House, on the fourth corner of the intersection. Louise Van Dort, chairman of the Town Planning Commission, said recently that traffic from the Fodderstack Road often rolls past the Post Office too fast for the trifle congestion there. “Often people will sit out in the street waiting for a parking place to open up in front of the Post Office, blocking traffic the whole time. It’s just a mess there,” she said. Bob Moore, resident engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has some ideas on how to slow down and improve the traffic at the intersection. * He readily admits that VDOT itself is part of the problem as its maintenance headquarters for the county is just outside of town on the Fodderstack Road. The large trucks hauling gravel throughout the spring and summer roar through the intersection day after day. See Corner, Page A-8 Fashion Show Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Sean Kilpatrick Molly and Katie Burke stand in front of Kim Gilkey-Breeden at the high school just before the annual Fashion Show last Sunday.

Reward for arson raised to $20,000 .J By LOU HATTER and HILARY SCHEER GERHARDT Rappahannock News Special Writers Fauquier Sheriff Joe Higgs announced Tuesday that the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist responsible for burning eight bams in the countyand killing five thoroughbred horses March 11 has been doubled, to $20,000. Nearly two weeks after the arson spree, the original reward and additional money offered through CrimeSolvers and the Virginia Arson Fund have produced no information in the Marshall-The Plains area fires, Higgs said. The Sheriffs Office has nine investigators working on the case, which Higgs said has been given “top priority.” All are working G5 to 80 hours per week, he said, parceling their time between the arsons and other assignments. He said “four or five” possible suspects have been developed, and investigators continue to comb over clues discovered in the ashes and through their subsequent efforts. Patrol deputies have conducted canvasses of the northern area, talking with residents and business owners about the fires. Meanwhile, checkpoints set up on roads in the area during the hours in which the fires were reported “have yielded additional information that has proved beneficial to the investigation,” the sheriff said. He declined to be more specific about the leads. The investigation is now’ concentrating on a painstaking analysis of thie information and evidence collected so far, Higgs said. That, plus the continued assistance Of the community, may well produce the break that will solve the case, he said. Higgs added that, if the arsonist is also linked to a series of livestock shootings in the northwestern area of the county during the past two months, information leading to an arrest and conviction could net the informant up to $30,000 in rew’ard money. “This type of reward money goes to show how anxious, angry . and frustrated this community is over these senseless acts,” he said. The community is indeed angry’. Residents have been quite vocal since the fires about their outrage at the unprovoked arsons. “No one is going to rest easy until wre find the guilty party,” said Anthony Wells, whose barn at Halfw ay was burned during the arsonist’s two-hour rampage. To protect themselves, their property and livestock, many residents have taken extreme precautions to prevent the arsonist from striking again. Property is being patrolled regularly, security systems have been installed, and residents have armed themselves. “[My wife and I] have suffered a blow, and we are taking all the precautions to prevent it again. Like others, we believe we can’t be too careful,” said Wells. Higgs said residents have made numerous reports of suspicious vehicles in the area, but that those that have been found have been identified as property owners out patrolling the roads. “I have some real concerns about property owners and horse owners sleeping in their bams armed, patrolling the roads armed,” Higgs said. “It creates potential problems if they overreact to another innocent person in what they may feel is a suspicious or dangerous situation.” The feelings of violation and vulnerability among residents have escalated since the fires as well. “It has had such a bad effect on us seeing the wreckage of our bam. It has been so demoralizing,” Wells said. Added Cynthia Tucker, a ridertrainer who stables horses outside The Plains, “I think people are still scared. There is somebody sick out there and people feel very vulnerable. They don’t feel it was a one-shot deal, and they feel that [the arsonist] could come back again.” Residents also are rallying to help area horseman Mike Pearson, who lost his stable, horses and livelihood in the barn fire on Route 709. Money as well as stable equipment has been donated to Pearson this past week. The response has been “quite good” according to Emily Hutchison, who had horses in the Pearson bam fire and is helping re-establish his stable. “Things are still needed though. Anything that people can do will help,” she said. Tax deductible contributions may be sent to “Meadow Outdoors Foundation, Mike Pearson Fire Relief Fund,” do Great Meadow, Rt. 2, Box 70, The Plains, Va. 22171. Tack and stable equipment may be dropped off at Great Meadow as well. For inquiries, call Ms. Hutchison, (703) 687=6238. PUBLIC HEARING SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FY 1993-94 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County shall hold a public hearing on Monday, April 5, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider the FY 1993-94 secondary road construction budget for Rappahannock County, Virginia. This hearing is to inform the public of the progress of projects listed in the Six-Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan, adopted last year, which shall be revised next year. A copy of the FY 1993-94 budget and map are available for inspection at the County Administration Office from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. By Order Of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator Yes! Please enter my new subscription to i Eappaljanno tfe iietos Subscription rates bp mail: t Rappahannock..$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S...$24.00/yr. NAME_— ADDRESS—.. -_ CITY:—_STATE_ZIP_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. 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Pet of the week The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is a Hound/cross, one-to-two-year old male, 35-40 pounds, tan with white chest and feet, wearing white flea collar, found on U.S. 211 at Massies Corner. • Lab/pit bull, one-to-two-year male, 60 pounds, black with white mark on chest, found on U.S. 522 and 231, very friendly. • Pit bull, Ralph is a two-year old male, golden-red with white paws, beautiful and friendly, found on Route 647 in Flint Hill. • Retriever/lab cross, one-totwo-year old male, 65 pounds, black, lots of energy, wearing an orange collar, found on Route 618 in Castleton. • Springer spaniel cross, twoto-three-year old male, tan and white, found on Route 615 in Castleton. • Shepherd/lab cross, Cleo is a two month old female, black with white chest and feet, hand raised in loving home, like cats. • Beagle, one-year old female, has shots, multi color, needs to be only dog in family, very sweet to people. The shelter is open from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday. The lost animal registry can be found in the Classified Section of the Rappahannock News. To reach the lost and found registry, or the shelter, call 937-3283 or 937-3336. Piedmont United Way seeks help in county The Piedmont United Way “PUW” is actively seeking community minded residents from Rappahannock County to serve on its Board of Directors. Making change happen for the better is the rewarding part of an effort when people use their talents, resolving to make things better for others. And that is what volunteers for PUW do. PUW’s mission is to collect and distribute funds, grants, and in-kind gifts to qualified health and human community services, agencies and organization. PUW is committed to the betterment of life for all people in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties. Board members make policy, de termine the allocation of resources, assist in fund raising, manage and administer the affairs of the corporation. They hire and direct the Executive Director to manage the operations. Board members serve a three year term and may be reelected a second term. The Board of Directors meets bi-monthly. The Executive Committee, which includes all officers and committee chairs meets each month. Each member serves on at least one committee. Providing support to agencies in Rappahannock County is part of the PUW mission. Last year in their effort to help, the directors allocated $17,450 for client services in Rappahannock. COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HF.ARINO At the Board of Supervisors meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on 5 April 1993 at the Rappahannock County High School the Board will consider for adoption a 40-year lease with the Rappahannock Athletic Association granting it the right to use and develop for community sports programs a parcel of land of about 6.8 acres located off Rt. 642 near Amissville, said property formerly used as a dumpster site. The lease calls for a rent of SI0.00 per year and is available for inspection in the County Administrator’s office. Public comment on the proposal is welcome. /~\ Peter H. Luke County Attorney NOTICE OF LANDFILL HOURS OF OPERATION FEES, & RULES REGARDING USE OF WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS HOURS OF OPERATION Hours of operation for the Rappahannock County Landfill are as follows: Monday.7:30 am-3:30 pm Tuesday.7:30 am-3:30 om Wednesday.. CLOSED Thursday. .7:30 am-3:30 pm ™day.7:30 am-7:30 pm Saturday.7:30 am-7:30 om Sunday.CLOSED An Operator is on duty at Landfill during operating hours for your assistance. LANDFILL CHARGES WOOD/BRUSH Pickup Load.$5.00 per load Single Axle Truck.$20.00 per load Double Axle Truck.$35.00 per load TIRES . . .Pa»*anger/Light Truck .$1.00 per tire TIRES .. Trucks .$2.oo per tire TIRES .. Tractor .$5.00 per tire TIRES ON RIM . . Regular Trucks/Passanger . . .$3.00 per tire (mdudejrim) TIRES ON RIM . . Tractors (all sizes) .$6.00 per tire (includesnm) WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS Waste transfer sites are located at Scrabble on Route 626 and on Route 522 north near Huntly. Both are open every day. YOU MAY NOT DEPOSIT BRUSH, TREE TRIMMINGS OLD APPLIANCES (such as dishwashers, washer, dryers, heaters, etc.) TIRES, METAL SCRAP, FURNITURE, BEDDING, or CONSTRUCTION RUBBLE IN THE.CONTAINERS AT THE TWO WASTE TRANSFER SITES; SUCH ITEMS MUST BE DISPOSED OF AT THE LANDFILL DURING NORMAL OPERATING HOURS. Should you have questions concerning disposal of certain items please call the Rappahannock County Administration Office at (703) 675-3342, or the Rappahannock County Landfill at (703) 937-3337. County emergency log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: March 11: funeral escort, U.S. 211 and U.S. 522; traffic accident, Route 622, Harris Hollow; burglaryforced entry residence, Route 600, Sperryville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; cruelty to animals, Route 642, Amissville; intoxication, Route 231, Sperryville. March 12: public service, U.S. 211, Washington; public service Route 231, Sperryville; intoxication, U.S. 211; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill;public service, U.S. 211, Ben Veune; simple assault, Route 1001, Sperryville; family offenses free text, U.S. 211, Ben Venue. March 13: damage property-private, Route 626, Rock Mills; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 622; stranded motorist Route 640; evergency message, Route 707 off Route 231. March 14: public service, U.S. 211, Washington; domestic disputes, Route 729 and Route 618; citizen requested assistance, Route 681, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 608 off Route 231; animal evergency-response, Huntly. March 15: 9:26 a.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 5:45 p.m., sickcall, off U.S. 211, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS. March 16: 7:45 a.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Boston, Castleton VFD, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. March 17: 3:54 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 4:48 p.m., vehicle fire, U.S. 211, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 5:55 p.m., possible stroke, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; 8:20 p.m., brush fire, Route 622, Hams Hollow, Washington VFD; 5:28 p.m., transport, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. March 18: 5:53 p.m., heart attach, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. March 19: 12:10 p.m., back injury, U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. March 20: 2:34 a.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522 and Route 647, Flint Hill VFD and Amissville VFD; 6:05 p.m., chest pains, Route 626, Scrabble, Castleton VFD and Washington VFD. March 21: 8:36 a.m., chest pains, Route 641, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; 12:16 p.m., auto accident, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office this week: March 15: unattended death, Route 729, Ben Venue; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Sperryville; damage property-private, Route 729, Ben Venue; extra partol/welfare check, 1*KM POOLS OUR 24th ANNIVERSARY HUGE 31’x 19' • art. tfam t taalaka am fee tmauamrCAU TOUT OTHER POOLS AVAILABLE INCLUDES • 1 S' x 24' swim area • deck • fence • filter • pump • motor • skimmer • ladder • vacuum • ___brace^^^ Family Owned & Operated "t.*— POOL WORLD - 1-800-438 8017 Fairfax 3858683 Piedmont Ave.; lost/missing dog, Route 626, Scrabble; citizen requested assistance, Route 636; simple assault, Front Royal; stray cat or dog, Gay Street, Washington; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211; attempted criminal mischief, U.S. 211; abandoned vehicle, Route 647; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211; telephone harassment, Route 642. March 16: stray cat or dog, U.S. 522 and U.S. 211; public servie, Gay Street, Washington; lost/missing dog, Route 626, Castleton; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Waterloo Street. March 17: burglary-forced entry non residence, Route 612, Sperryville; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Washington; keep the peace, U.S. 211, Sperryville. March 18: extra patrol/welfare check, Town of Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211 and Route 667, Sperryville; traffic accident, Route 636 and U.S. 211, Washington. March 19: stray cat or dog, Route 628, Fodderstack road; bad checks, Route 522, Flint Hill; domestic disputes, Route 1003, Sperrvyille; cruelty toward child, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; noise disturbance, U.S. 211, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211, Amissville; driving under influence, U.S. 211. March 20: civil problem, Route 622, Shade road; suspicious person/vehicle/indident, U.S. 211, Amissville; abandoned vehicle, Route 626, Castleton; driving under influence, Route 678 and U.S. 211, Amissville; civil problem, U.S. 522, Boston; citizen assists free text. Route 640, Amissville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 1001, Sperryville; neighborhood disputes, Route 1001, Sperryville. March 21: traffic accident, Route 729 and Route 640; residence, Route 647, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; prowler, Route 654, Harris Hollow. Education board to hear public Richmond - The Virginia Board of Education has reserved time on its agenda to hear comments from the public. The nine-member board recently started the comment period in order to hear concerns and issues directly from the public. The board is responsible for setting policy for the Kindergarten through 12th grade public school system. Because of time limitations, comments will be limited to three minutes for individuals and five minutes for group representatives. Anyone wishing to address the Board should write or call: Dr. Margaret Roberts, Director of Public Affairs Virginia Department of Education P.O.Box 2120 Richmond, VA 23216 (804)225-2540 The Board of Education meets monthly, usually in Richmond. The remainder of scheduled meeting dates this year are: March 25, April 19-21 (annual planning retreat), May 27, June 24, and July 29. MYRTLE BEACH, SC Studio, 1,2 & 3 BR Luxury Condos From: $45 Spring I $65 Summer Sale* ft Rentals: COASTLINE REALTY Call Toll Free: 1-800-238-1181 Oceans Four Resorts /TTK 1 & 2 BR Motel & Condo Units From: vnflr $35 Spring I $49 Summer Call Toll Free: 1-800-331-7413 S-P-R-l-N-G FEEDER CATTLE SALES MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. Madison Mills, Va. THURSDAY March 25 April 8 7:00 P.M. HEIFERS and STEERS (Some Cows and Calves) Cattle Will Be Weighed the Day of Sale 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For Further Information Contact: MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. MADISON MILLS, VA. TEL. 672-2811 D.W. Tucker Orange, Va. Dial 672-1119 or 672-2811

Auction planned by Lions By BOB SCOTT Rappahannock Newi Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Lions are on the prowl again. The calendar claims. it’s Spring and the Lions have crawled out of their dens and started to gather things for the Annual Auction. While you’re waiting for the Big Snow to finally melt, the grass to turn green and the fruit trees to flower, the Lions would appreciate it if you would begin to think about all those items that you’ve been keeping but not using for years and could just as easily do without. Some of your neighbors could make good use of the things you no longer need. Everyone can benefit. Your house gets neater, your yard looks better and there’s more room for hay in the bam. It even helps with next year’s taxes. The Lions will come around with a truck and pick up what you donate, sign an official receipt and you can “write it off’ as a deductible donation. Your cast-offs are our “cash crops.” Someone else gets a bargain and the Lions raise money to carry on all their good works for our community. This years Lion Auction Committee, co-chaired by Kermit Weakly and Holly Pendleton, has decided to raffle off a $500 cash prize as a special incentive to generate auction interest. Raffle tickets will be available from any members of the Lions Club at $2 per ticket. The Rappahannock Lions Club Auction will be held on Saturday, May 8, at 6 p.m. at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Hall. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Scan Kilpatrick Kevin LeVans takes a break at the Blue Ridge Cafe in Sperryville. Sperryville restaurant moves across street, new cafe opens A restaurant shuffle has taken place in Sperryville over the last two months. Greg Gillies lost his lease and has moved the Appetite Repair Shop across the street. John Shipman, who owns the building on the bank of the Thornton River has leased the space to Kevin and Sharon LeVans, who have opened the Blue Ridge Cafe. The Cafe is open for' breakfast and lunch every day and remains open until 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Mr. LeVans explained that Mr. Shipman is still using the kitchen to bake cookies in the evenings. “We offer breakfast all day long as well as a full range of sandwiches and subs,” Mr. LeVans said. The pizza business is picking up and Mr. LeVans credits it to homemade ingredients. “We make our Wakefield wins Latin contest Huntly’s Wakefield Country Day School won the Valley Award at the Valley Certamen they hosted on March 6. The award is given to the school with the highest average prefinal score; the engraved plaque will be kept at the Rappahannock County independent school until the next certamen. The annual contest of secondary school Latin students travels among the participating schools. Participating this year were The Country Day School, Handley High School, Highland School, Lylbum Downing Middle School, Rockbridge County High School, Stuarts Draft High School, Wakefield School Inc., and Wilson Memorial High School. Latin sponsors from the various schools brought students to compete at Latin I, Intermediate, and Latin III-IV skill levels. Wakefield Country Day teams who placed were: Latin 1-Patrick Mulligan of Woodstock, Jacob Foster of White Post, and Charles Cowherd of Culpeper-first place; Latin ■fairy Qodmotfm FORMAL COWN RENTALS j Large Selection Sizes • Colors • Styles f BY APPOINTMENT (703) 675-3428 Evenings | DAWN FISHER Washington, Va 22747 I Real Estate § ; Eileen M. Day REALTOR THE APPRAISER'S JOB Estimating the value of a ■home is not an exact science. And although everyone can [have an opinion, the appraiser. because of his training and [background, is the person who is hired to give a documented report as to the market value of a piece of real [estate at a given point in time. Appraisers are hired by owners. buyers and lenders to look at a piece of real estate, compare It with like properties in the same area that have recently sold, and then give an educated opinion of Its value [ In the current market Appraisers have to look at [many variables when doing this, such as condition of the [property, circumstances of the sale, time on the market, variables because of location and ■adjust for differences In [square footage of the home or lot for the comparable sales. [After all of these have been factored in. the appraiser then ; compiles a written report, usually with photographs and a detailed accounting of each property compared to the subject 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. Wete here to help. III-IV-Daniel Logie of Front Royal, Sandeep Ranade of Culpeper, and Welby Lynn of Washington-first place; Latin II-Matt Kravitz of Warrenton, Colleen O’Donnell of Stephens City, Melissa Yowell of Culpeper, Mike Fortin of Culpeperthird place. The three WCDS Latin I teams placed first, second, and third but, owing to the rules of Junior Classical League Certamen play, were not allowed to compete againist each other in the finals. 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Otherwise, therestaurant will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. except for the weekends. The restaurant will be open until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sundays. They have expanded their menu and plan to offer a discount for senior citizens. Mr. Gillies said he expects to get a new pizza oven within the next week, which should make for some interesting competition between the two restaurants. BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE NOW OPEN Vegetable and Flowering Bedding Plants 790/Pack HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8a.m.-6p.m. Sunday 8a.m.-2p.m. DIRECTIONS: From Sperryville, take Route 231, south 10 miles, turn left on 642, go 1'/? miles. 703-923-4381 r Program offers field trips on TV Have you wished that you could be in two places at the same time? Through the magic of the Virginia Department of Education and Virginia Satellite Educational Network (VSEN), many Virginia students are achieving this astouding feat. Students are remaining in their schools and saving taxpayers thousands of dollars; while at the same time, the students are actively engaged in exploring the world. In most school systems, field trips are the first item cut from the shrinking, educational budget. However, VSEN and Fairfax County Public Schools have enlisted the aid of modem technology to bring the experience of travel into Virginia’s classrooms. The Electronic Field Trips provide live, televised visits to locations of historical, scientific, and cultural importance. These televised field trips are broadcast live to Virginia schools. While the programs are in progress, students are able to ask question through a series of 1-800 telephone numbers which connect classrooms to the sites being explored. Students become armchair travelers who are able to stop the live programs at any time and ask direct questions of museum curators, scientists, musicians, actors, politicians, and many prominent experts from various fields. These programs, produced by Fairfax County Public School through the Virginia Department of Education, are provided free of charge to all Virginia residents. Students, teachers, and other interested individuals need only register to become part of this new, educational technology. Virginians are invited to travel to the Smithsonian National Zoo during VSEN’s Electronic Field trips on March 23 and 31. These programs will feature the Cheetah Conservation Station and studies of other endangered species. For more informaion concerning satellite channels and air times, please register by calling Faithe Smith at 1-800-231-6356. Civil War reenactors to stage final battle More than 2,000 Civil War reenactors from around the world will participate in the reenactment of the Battle of Sailor’s Creek on Sunday, April 4, at Sailor’s Creek State Park in Amelia County. Activites are planned for Saturday, April 3, as well as the day of the reenactment. A $2 fee will cover parking for both days. The weekend’s activities were coordinated by the Sailor’s Creek Preservation Committee, which works with Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation to promote and preserve this historical state park. The Battle of Sailor's Creek was the last major battle of the Civil War and was fought on April 6, 1865, just 72 hours before the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. At Sailor’s Creek Confederate General Robert E. Lee lost approximately 8,000 men. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., visitors can tour the Hillsman House which served as a Federal hosptial. A Confederate field hospital will also be set up in the yard on the Hillsman House. General Lee’s camp will be set up adjacent to the Hillsman House. “Appomattox: Collapse of the Confederate Dream,” a video filmed at the 125th reenactment of the Sailor’s Creek battle and the surrender at Appomattox, will be shown in the basement of the Hillsman House. Also on Saturday Federal and Confederate soldiers will take part in a tactical engagement from 10 to 11 a.m. On Sunday General Lee will ride across the battlefield at 1:45 p.m. on his way to the village of Rice. The battle reenactment begins at 2 p.m. and should last about two hours. The weekend’s activites will conclude at 4 p.m. with the playing of “Taps” at the monument which honors Confederate and Federal soldiers who died at Sailor’s Creek. Parking for Saturday’s events will be at the Hillsman House. HAWKSBILL REST HOME AN ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOMES Located in the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley - Private and Semi Private Rooms - Three Minutes to Hospital - Courteous and Skilled Staff - Many Activities Available 122 N. Hawksbill Street, Luray Virginia 22835 (703) 743-6229 % Rt. 634, Madison, Va. 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An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher Published Every Wednesday SEAN KILPATRICK Editor JOHN T. TOLER Executive Vice President BARBARA C. WAYLAND General Manager ANN BROWN Account Executive To Subscribe Phone 703-675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock $24 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: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone: 703-675-3338 FAX: 703-675-3088 HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation. 45 T rip Audit Bureau Zoning affects us all We found out the other night what happens when a public hearing is scheduled and no one conies. Not much. Actually one town resident did show up at Monday night’s hearing on proposed changes to the town zoning ordinance. After listening to his concerns, members of the town planning commission discussed the matter and decided to make a change. That is the kind of give and take that makes public hearings so important. Most zoning ordinances are duller than the phone book and significantly harder to read. Yet they are vitally important to every resident and land owner in the community. The proposed changes to the town’s ordinance will be sent on to the Town Council, which will schedule another public hearing, giving the residents a second chance to ask questions and offer suggestions. If they don’t ask questions now they will stumble over the regulations later. Headache remedy A recurring problem for area farmers is caused by herbicide and pesticide residues. In concentrated form many of them are toxic. Often the rules change rendering a chemical unusable this year that was considered safe the year before. Alar is one example. Before the scare a couple of years ago it was commonly used to keep Macintosh apples from splitting as they ripened. Now it is banned and farmers with left over Alar are stuck with the stuff. (They are also stuck with Macintosh apples that are difficult to market, but that is a different problem.) The chemicals pile up in storage sheds, chained in by the ever-changing regulations. It is a growing headache for farmers. Now the Extension Service is offering a remedy. A program has been set up to collect unwanted and unusable farm chemicals. There is only one catch: farmers must sign up before June 1. Every farmer in the county should take a look in his storage shed this week. If he (or she) finds unwanted or illegal chemicals, the next step is to call Scott Cunningham, the county’s Extension Agent. There is no cost for the service. Privacy is assured and no one is going to call the environmental cops. The chemicals will be marked, collected, and carried off for proper disposal. This is a chance to move gallons of toxic chemicals out of the county so our children will not be stuck with a headache of their own years from now. We should take advantage of it. Taxing your benefits Elsewhere on this page Sen. Kevin Miller takes a shot at his Democratic collegues for their statements on Virginia’s willingness to tax Social Security benefits. Technically the Democratic response is correct: Virginia does not tax social security benefits that are subject to taxation on the Federal return. Unfortunately, Sen. Miller also is right: social security income will raise your tax bill in Virginia. This is a little confusing. Federal tax law provides a sliding scale. As your taxable income climbs above a threshold, more and more of your Social Security benefits are subject to taxation. In Part III of Virginia’s Form 760, the state allows certain subtractions from the Federal Adjusted Gross Income, which is the key number for the Virginia tax return. On line 39 (in Part III) taxpayers enter the amount, if any, of Social Security benefits that were included in the Federal Adjusted Gross. See. The Democrats are correct. Virginia does not tax these benefits. But wait. Go back to Part I — Age deduction for taxpayers age 62 and over. This section of the state tax return allows those over age 62 to deduct $6,236 from their taxable income and those above age 65 to deduct $12,472. That’s nice. Only there is a slight catch. The amount of the deduction is reduced by the amount of Social Security benefits on a dollar for dollar basis. If you are 63 years old and received $6,236 or more in SS benefits, the entire deduction is wiped out. Your taxable income has risen and so has your tax bill. Isn’t that slick? When you go to the polls this November, remember this little piece of smoke and mirrors brought to you by the Democratic majority in the General Assembly with the kind and generous help of our Democratic governor. Rappahannock Heritage Blanketed by snow, the Thornton River returns to its tranquil ways at Rock Mills. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Herbert Foster a true neighbor To the Editor: Not being in touch very much lately with my neighbor and friend, Herbert Foster, I read of his death in your obit column with its brief biography, and I just wanted to add a little to it out of my owTm memory. When my late husband, Ed Harris and I moved to Rappahannock in 1958, Herbert Foster was one of the first neighbors to come by, checking to see how these “newcomer” farmers were getting along. We needed lots of advice, and he proceeded to give it freely from his vast experience in growing apples, harvesting orchard grass seed, raising beef cattle and direct marketing. He knew' about the latter long before the modern era discovered “niche” and “gourmet” marketing. To me, his life and death mark the end of an era; an era when a man could be moved off a mountain farm, part of one of the families moved out of w'hat is now' the Shenandoah National Park, and make it as a farmer. For a long time, he worked as a carpenter “down in the country” with his brother, Stanley, to earn enough to buy land. He started out with apple trees, building up his business until Foster’s Apple Shed became a landmark in Rappahannock Countv. So farewell, Herbert. I’ll never forget the time you saved Ed and I from financial disaster the first year we were in the apple business. We had been cut off by the usual buyer, National Fruit, for protesting the low prices that were being offered that year, when Herbert sent over a buyer from Musselman Fruit, who purchased the crop. And years later, the time you came over and showed Cory, 'my present husband, and me how you could tell that wheat was ready to harvest; and the time you loaned me burlap sacks to put that wheat in. You loaned us boxes and apple crates arid ladders, bought our eggs, and let us use your sign post on 522 to advertise our strawberries. You loved those strawberries, and the land, these happy hills. I wish you well in your new space. MIRIAM S. HARRIS Huntly Does Virginia tax benefits? To the Editor: Question: Does Virginia tax Social Security benefits? Ignoring reality, the Democratic Leadership in the General Assembly * continues to insist that the answer is no! In a March 7, 1993, Richmond Times-Dispatch Op/Ed Page guest column, House Majority Leader C. Richard Cranwell writes; “...I hope once and for all we can lay to rest the misconception that Social Security is taxed in Virginia.” Let us consider a typical scenario that is happening thousands of times across Virginia during this tax filing season. A simple example, no smoke and mirrors: Ms. Minerva, age 65 and single, engages Mr. Preparer to prepare her 1992 state income tax. She presents statements reflecting total interest income of $20,000, dividend income of $10,000, and says she has no other income. Ms. Minerva later stops by to pick up her return which has been completed and is told that her 1992 state income tax is $517. “My Goodness,” says Ms. Minerva, “That is over half of one month’s Social Security check.” “Uh oh!” exlaims Preparer, “Did you say Social Security?” “Oh yes,” replies Ms. Minerva, “I received $10,000 in Social Security benefits in 1992. But I thought Social Security is not taxable.” “Sorry,” mutters Preparer, “but this means that your tax for 1992 is $1,061.” Repeat. Does Virginia tax Social Security benefits? Ms. Mierva knows. She knows that her state income tax would not be even half as much if she received no Social Security. She is convinced that the answer is a definite YES. Virginia does tax Social Security! SEN. KEVIN MILLER (R) Harrisonburg Vint Hill closing wilt hurt county To the Editor: I would like to comment on your March 17 article written by Bill Walsh concerning the inclusion of Vint Hill Farms Station on the recommended Department of Defense Base Closure List. His statement that “Closing Vint Hill Farms Station will not have much effect in Rappahannock County” is absolutely false. The quote he includes in his article from Col. Ellis Bingham is much closer to the truth - closing the base would be “devastating.” I am one of the 454 contractors mentioned in your article. A little over 25 percent of this number works for DynCorp, the Company I work for that provides base operations and maintenance support at Vint Hill. For our contract alone, 33 people live in Rappahannock county; if our contract is reflective of the others at Vint Hill, well over 100 Rappahanncok County people could be out of work if the post closes. In addition, we contract to more than 100 suppliers and vendors in this region of Northern Virginia, and I would guess that many of them employ people who live in Rappahannock County - closing the post will also jeopardize their livelihood. I would estimate up to $2.5 - 3 million is generated annually to Rappahannock County by the people who work at, or otherwise support Vint Hill Farm. Unlike Mr. Walsh, I consider this to be a significant amount of money. An elimination of this source of funds, would have a tremendous negative domino effect, on local small businesses, restuarants, motels etc. when the income that Rappahannock County derives from Vint Hill operations, starts drying up. I have been a resident of Rappahannock County all of my life, and an employee at Vint Hill Farms Station for most of my working career. In the future please gather your facts and be better informed when you make statements in the newspaper about the impact on Rappahannock County residents by the closing of Vint Hill. I can tell you that the closing of this installation would be disastrous to the financial and social welfare of our county. I have a sign in my office that states, the first story is usually wrong, and in your case it appears to be true. MIKE SMOOT Amissville Dispatcher is praised To the Editor: I recently heard about the dismissal of Connie Huff-Harris. As a citizen of Rappahannock County, I was dismayed at the loss of such a loyal and professional public servant. As a 22-year veteran in the law enforcement and fire and rescue field, I understand the vital importance of a well-trained and knowledgeable dispatcher. Connie has been certified as a dispatcher and a, jailer by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The combination of her specialized training, nine years of experience, and life-long residency in Rappahannock County made her an invaluable asset to its citizens. It is my understanding that Connie was given no explanation for the termination of her employment. It would have been only common courtesy for Sheriff Woodward to have given her a reason for her dismissal. Could it be that the Sherriff had no legitimate reason for his actions against her? I personally want to thank Connie for her service to the citizens of Rappahannock County for the past nine years. We will surely miss her. ROGER CORDANI Amissville Reader lauds Huff-Harris To the Editor It is a loss to law enforcement, the fire and rescue servies and to the community that Connie Huff-Harris is no longer working as a dispatcher for the Sheriffs Department. During the nine years that Connie worked in this position I have had the opportunity to work with her for a short time in the Sheriffs office during the implementation of the dispatch program, and for the remainder of the time as a member of the fire and rescue service. Every contact that I have had with Connie has been positive. Her manner is always professional, kind, well informed and knowledgeable with regards to her job performance. Connie interacts in a calm, controlled manner, and she is able to obtain and give information in a clear and concise way. Her reasuring approach is a great help and support to units responding to emergency situations. She has the ability to interact sue cessfully with people in the mist of extreme personal crisis and distress. I want to wish Connie the best in her future plans. Her skill and knowledge will enable her to preceed with career options in many varied areas. Most of all I want to say thank you for a job well done, and for all the support and help given to the community she serves. TEDDIE FROCK, R.N. EMT-Cardiac Washington Reader highlights lunch problems To the Editor: I was so glad to see your recent article addressing the situation in the lunchroom at the elementary school. I think most parents do not realize that the cafeteria must be run with military precision in order for the process to be successful from day to day. ; I would like to address one sug- * gestion made by the author and that was perhaps starting lunch a little earlier than 11 a.m. On more days than not the ladies in the cafeteria work hard, steadily and nonstop until the lunch lines start at 11 a.m. To start lunch any earlier would ' ensure that these hardworking ladies would never get a break. I would like to suggest a few other things that might make lunch time run a little smoother. As noted in your previous article, each class is assigned an exact and specific time that their class would enter the lunch line. If the class is late by one minute, two minutes, even some are as late as 10 minutes-you can see how that can sabotage the precision of the lunch lines. As noted in your previous articleclasses are assigned certain tables for a certain amount of time and if they are delayed it runs into a time period for another class. Another item that would greatly help is if all teachers made a genuine effort to give each lunch ticket to its owner before they leave the classroom. These tickets must tie punched as each lunch is purchased! If a student does not have his ticket in hand, then his name must be written down as a “charged” lunch and his ticket punched later. This takes a lot of time and hampers efforts for the line to run smoothly and swiftly. While these suggestions can’t help the. problem of too little space, I believe if teachers and students would take notice, the whole cafeteria situation would run a little more smoothly. C.S. OWENS Sperryville

Clinton Miller's campaign earning respect across Va. By JOHN GOOLRICK Rappahannock News Special Writer Clinton Miller isn’t likely to be the Republican nominee for governor this year, but he may well emerge from the contest with a sharper identity and the respect of thousands of state GOP faithful. ; Sone pundits had expected Miller to drop out of the race along the way and leave George Allen and Earle Williams in a two-way confrontation. These were those who regarded the Miller candidacy as quixotic and others who were unhappy when he made disparaging remarks about Senator John Warner when it appeared there was some chance Warner would opt to run for governor. ; Miller even tossed a few bombs in the direction of Allen, a former colleague in the House of Delegates. But then when Williams and Allen began hurling potential knockout blows at each other, Miller suddenly assumed the role of statesman. Using the folksy downhome wit and articulate ways that have earned him a reputation among insiders as one of the best (if not the best) debaters in the General Assembly, Miller has made a generally favorable impression on Republican audiences around the state these past few months. Though that impression hasn’t been translated into a significant number of crucial delegate votes, my thinking is that when all the convention hoopla has been settled in June, Miller will be able to go home to Shenandoah County with a stature Virginia Through Both Barrels o in party ranks he never before possessed despite nearly 20 years in the legislature. That would position him well for another future run for statewide office, particulatly if Republicans this fall are unable to overcome uphill battles against Democrats Mary Sue Terry and Don Beyer for governor and lieutenant governor respectively. In that event, and I happen to think the statewide races are going to be close, Miller could assume a large role among those Republicans who have watched him shed his maverick image to become a reasoned voice arguing that in order for the party to return to its winning wrays it must cast a wider net to appeal to voters who are more interested in results than political affiliation. . He caused a stir recently w hen he suggested that the coming GOP convention should adopt a resolution suggesting that the national party abandon its anti-abortion plank in an effort to take that emotion-fraught issue out of the electoral process. And while he is right that anything that can be done to minimize abortion as a campaign issue in Virginia would work to Republican adavantage, the problem with his suggestion is that convention debate of any such resolution would be so fierce and divisive it might overshadow the nominations themselves in getting media attention. Despite the feeling among some pundits that Miller might eventually elect to drop back and try to get nominated as lieutenant governor, he has all but ruled that out. That’s too bad for the media, too, since it would be fun covering a candidate who used to sing with Roy Clark and would have put his entertainment background to good use in a statewide campaign. But speaking as one who’s known Clint Miller since he first came to Richmond, I think his yearlong campaign for governor has rubbed off some of the remaining rough edges and given him a broader vision of Virginia. He is fond of saying in his preliminary remarks that it’s ’Miller Time’ in the state. That may be a bit premature given the reality of delegate counts, but he is going to be a force to be reckoned with in the future for the gospel he’s preaching is exactly the right one, namely that a political party can’t do a thing unless it’s able to win elections. Editor’s note: John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is notv an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own and not necessarily those of this newspaper.) THE WRITER'S ART Watch those out-of-town words V By JAMES J. KILPATRICK Universal Press Syndicate Last summer a music critic at Time magazine began a review in this fashion: “A little mushy, a little square, a little cataclysmic. That whs the response to Wilson Phillips’ eponymous debut album in 1990...” Today we’re going to talk about “hard words,” the words that columnist Westbrook Pegler once called “out-of-town words.” Every writer has met them, and every good writer has succumbed to their enchantment. Time’s critic met “eponymous” at a party and fell headlong is love. Greek words have a way of doing that to us. -•To set your mind at ease, let me tell you that “eponymous” means “of, relating to, or being the person for whom something is or is believed to be named.” Gen. Zebulon Pike was the eponym for Pike’s Peak. The Sioux tribe gave its name eponynjously to Sioux Falls. Wistaria is an eponymous vine. All clear? Today’s question is, Was “eponymous” beyond the ken of many or most of Time’s readers? As an editor, how would you call it? Leave it in? Recast the sentence? This is the kind of judgment call that editors must constantly make. ""Let me recur to a point I have often emphasized. Writers must know, or at least try valiantly to know, the vocabularies of their readers. Othenvise the act of prose composition becomes an exercise in futility. This is emphatically not to say that we should write so that every potential reader will understand eVery ^Jard. But unless most 6f our readers understand most of our words, we are not going to hold most of our readers very long. Z Writing for a news magazine involves one level of comprehension. I’ve never written a novel, so I wouldn’t know from experience, but novelists probably envision a differ ent level. A friend in Mount Airy, N.C., recently digested - his verb - Pat Conroy’s “The Prince of Tides.” He stumbled over: minatory, circumvallated, magus, ineluctable, divagation, frissons, cinquefoils, flense, chasubles, runnelled, supererogatory, pixilations, delectating, compline, efflorescing, manumission, numinous, anapests and chinoiserie. Be a book editor. Do you tactfully suggest to Mr. Conroy that some of these out-of-town words come from a little too far out of town? A few months ago theatergoers in Seattle attended performances of “A Christmas Carol.” The program notes included a compact biography of Dickens and an interesting account of how Dickens came to write the story. He lifted plot and characters from a tale in “Pickwick Papers” of the crusty Gabriel Grub: Misogynistically digging a grave on Christmas Eve, Grub is carred off by goblins...” Was the adverb qOK for theatergoers in Seattle? Did most of them understand that “misogyny” is a hatred of women? A Midwestern sportswriter had trouble with the word in January. He was criticizing the owners of major league baseball teams for going easy on Marge Schott, owner of the Cincinnate Reds. “Any group that may harbor racist feelings probably are misogamists as well.” Ah, me. “Misogamy” means “hatred of marriage.” Last month The New York Times carried a piece by its man in London on the poor season experienced this year by theaters in the West End. New and original drama has become the province of the provinces, “while the commercial theater - the heart of the West End - has become increasingly anodyne.” Now, “andyne” means “not likely to offend or arouse tensions.” The Times’s correspondent used the word precisely. I can tell you with certainty that not every reader of the Times had met “anodyne,” because I had never met “anodyne.” Glad to meetcha. Was it known to 90 percent? Eighty percent? Would it have been better to write that London’s commerical theater “has become increasingly bland”? Most of the time we can suss the meaning of an unfamiliar word from its context. “Suss” is another word I just met. It appeared in an Associated Press article about made-forTV movies. After the first few minutes. it’s a rare audience that can’t “sus§ out where the story is headed.” The word doesn’t appear in the Wentworth-Flexner dictionary of slang, but it appears as “suss out” in Robert Chapman’s New Dictionary of American Slang. Let me offer ambivalent advice: Don’t be afraid of out-of-town words. Now and then it’s a good thing to push against the envelope, to broaden your reader’s horizon. Just don’t get swept away. Take your cue from “The Faerie Queene”: Be bold! Be bold! Be not too bold. INCORPORATED > Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat, 10 a.m„ Every Month ESTATE GRADEFAT CATTLE 1s Toes., 1:30 p.m. Every Month . 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School sports thrown curve by bad weather By M. SEAN KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The continued bad weather has completely thrown off the Spring sports schedule for the high school. Teams have been unable to practice outdoors. Scrimmages have been cancelled. The girls’ softball team was to open its season this Thursday against Luray. Although a final decision had not been made by presstime Wednesday, Principal John Toth said it was unlikely the game could be played. The field is simply too wet. If the softball field is wet, the baseball field is a swamp. Both the baseball and softball teams were to host Strasburg on Monday. Those two games are possible, but doubtful. The soccer team is scheduled to open its season this Friday against James Wood. No decision has been made but if they play it won’t be soccer - call it mud ball. All the other schools in the Bull Run District are in the same situation so the principals have decided to scrub the first half of the season for baseball and softball. The first round of games will not count towards tournament seedings. This will require some rescheduling of games to make sure no teams have an unfair home field advantage. All eight baseball teams will be entered in the district tournament and only one of nine softball teams will be eliminated from their tournament. As a result, the pre-season schedule is in shambles. Fans will have to check often at the school for changes. r Southern States Spring Solo 425 Backpack Sprayer 7495 (#066-82835) *4 gal . tank * Ideal for Insecticide applications up to 90 PSI • Piston pump 5010 NEW! 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Point-to-Point scheduled for Sunday By BETSY BRANSCOME Rappahannock News Special Writer Area horsemen harbor high hopes that the Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point will go off as the first rescheduled Virginia steeplechase in 21 days this Sunday, March 28. Entering the sixth week of hunt racing in the Old Dominion, only two race meets have been held as planned due to inclement weather. with one of the two run Sunday instead of Saturday as slated. Reshuffling the spring’s calendar forces the March 27 Orange County races to join the Rappahannock Hunt this weekend. The rescheduled Rappahannock meeting drew a hardy group of more than 90 entries to compete on Sunday. The all-flat and -timber meet will be held at Thorn ton Hill Farm, which fronts U.S. 522 between Sperryville and Woodville. The race card was slightly revamped to complement Saturday's Orange County meeting. Hurdlers get their chance over the hedges in Middleburg, while timber toppers lead the march at Rappahannock’s rolling course. The Ben Venue, for owner-riders over timber, will be the showca.se WEDDING STATIONERY Beautiful Wedding Stationery INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. IXappajjatmock j&eto£ 703-675-3338 event with a field of nine runners. Trainer-rider Bay Coekburn won this race last year with Captain Nevarre. He will try for a personal "repeat with Casanova (owner-rider) and Blue Ridge (open timber) winner Thanks Henry. * Second to Captain Nevarre in ’92, Topeador and owner-rider Henry Wood are looking for revenge for their second-place finish ».to Thanks Henry at Casanova. Wwd took the owner-rider race at BJm* Ridge, while Thanks Henry finished first in a dead heat in open competition. The ladies’ timber race has attracted two of last year’s course distance winners back to try again. Rappahannock ’92 maiden timber winner Duke Kahana Moku races this season for new owner B$fb Newman. Stolen car runs off road • on mountain1 The Virginia State Police Reported three accidents over the jMf week in Rappahannock County. On March 23 just after midnight Dorian A. Taylor, 20, of Orangej was injured when he lost control of the stolen car he was driving. According to a report filed Trooper G.C. Little Jr., Mir Taylor was eastboUnd on U.'S. 211 near the base of Thornton Gap when he lt£l control of a 1987 Dodge hatchback. The car went off the right side of the road, hit a guard rail, went down an embankment, overturned twice and then hit a tree. Mr. Taylor was being chased by a deputy sheriff' from Page County at the time. A spokesman for the Page County Sheriffs Department said Tuesday afternoon that Mr. Taylor has been charged with failure to sj,pp for a police officer and is being held in the Page County jail awaiting felony warrants for auto theft. On March 21 about noon William B. Dodson, 24, of Manassas, }pst control while driving a 1987 Toyota pickup truck south on Route 642 near Viewtown. The vehicle ran off the right side of the road and overturned twice according to a report filed by 'fe-ooper S.M. Kniek. Mr. Dodson was charged with driving while under the influence. A passenger, Jingle W. Gonzales, .'18, was injured in the accident. Trooper Knick also reported that an accident occurred on U.S. 2llJat the intersection with 636, which leads to the elementary school,Aat 3:10 on Thursday, March 18. r Mrs. Layne S. Vickers, 30, ' of Luray was turning onto the highway in a 1986 Plymouth when she collided with a 1988 Buick driven ,,^y Mrs. Virginia G. Lindstrom, 88, of Washington. 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i Opening-day! - Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cindy Mahan Above, Zack Allen of Ruckersville takes a short break on the opening day of Trout season on the Rose River. At left Trey Daniels of Richmond braves the frigid waters. Town planners complete work on zoning ordinance By M. SEAN KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Town Planning Commission put in months of work on revising the existing zoning ordinance. John McCarthy, the county’s zoning administrator, reviewed the document, suggested ways to simplify the language, and made the document more readable, to the extent that is possible. After all of that was done the planners held a public hearing on the proposed revisions Monday night and one person showed up to ask questions. Reinhardt Lynch had some questions on a proposed addition to the ordinance, Section 1-5-4. This section would exempt properties wholly owned by the Town of Washington from provisions of the ordinance for any use or purpose made of them by the governing body. “I just feel it is a wrong position for the town to take,” he said. Mr. McCarthy explained that otherwise the town council would be forced to apply to itself for a zoning varience, with the outcome seemingly a foregone conclusion. “What this means,” responded ASCS alters signature rules ‘ A new signature policy is now in effect at the ASCS office. A husband and wife may sign documents on behalf of each other for ASCS and CCC programs in which either has an interest. "A power of attorney no longer has to be on file for husband and wife. To deny a spouse this signature authority, a written notification ddhying the spouse authority to sign mtlst be on file in the county office. Producers who purchase new tracts of land are now required to provide the ASCS office with proof of ownership. A copy of the deed and plot will be appropriate documentation. The 1993 Acreage Reduction Program signup is now underway. The deadline to sign an application to participate in this set aside program is April 30, 1993. For additional details on these and other 1993 farm program previsions, farmers may contact the Rappahannock County ASCS office Democrats meet, elect 4 delegates Rappahannock County Democrats joined the majority this past Saturday, electing delegates to the flatty's convention who are pledged to support the winning ticket of Mary Sue Terry, Donald S. Beyer Jr.' and William D. Dolan. ’"'County Democrats elected Esther and Franklin Schmidt, Carson Johnson and Douglas Baumgardner as delegates to the party’s convention in May. James Swindler and B. Lee Bird were named alternates. The caucus, postponed from Saturday, March 13, because of the blizzard, was sparsely attended. Only fiv& persons were present when the meeting began. None of the six delegate candidates were present. The meeting, scheduled for the courtroom, was held in the downstairs waiting room instead. “We are required to lock the doors at noon and begin the meeting at tharxime,” explained county chairman Kent Reeve as he closed the door and Opened the meeting. ‘ “As a result of voting at similar meetings around the state the Democratic ticket for the upcoming elections is complete and the May Convention will be a pro forma affair. ''Mrs. Terry will be the gubernatorial nominee. She will be joined by Mr. Beyer running for lieutenant gdvemor and by Mr. Dolan seeking her former job as attorney general. “County Republicans have rescheduled their caucus for Monday, March 29, and candidates are wagifi| spirited contests for all three positions on the ticket. locate on the comer of Gay and Jett Streets in Washington, or call (703) 675-3616. Programs will be conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. AT Front Royal Moose Lodge Saturday, April 3 7:00 p.m. Over $5,000 in prizes *25 Admission Doors Open 5:30 p.m. , Early Bird 7:00 p.m. Mr. Lynch, “is that the town could buy a piece of land and put a town hall on it and the public would have no chance to react. What is wrong with the tow'n rezoning the town hall property?” he asked. “That would amount to spot zoning (of Village Commercial) in a residential area and I don’t believe the town wants to do that,” responded Mr. McCarthy. After the public hearing was completed, the planners decided to add the word “currently” to the section so that only properties currently owned by the town would be exempt from the ordinance. Mr. McCarthy had a few recommendations for the planners, most to correct inadvertent conflicts between the sections. After the public portion of the meeting was completed, the planners and Mr. McCarthy worked to clear up how much retail space will be permitted in the different zones with a special use permit. 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Retail uses of any size in a structure converted from non-retail use, or new structures on undeveloped land. * g. Retail uses of greater than 1,000 square feet on an existing retail location. The same in g. above is repeated for the Village Services Zone. The planners also tried to clear up unintended confusion on what constitutes a dog kennel. “I would suggest that we permit three dogs by right and any more - come see us,” Ms Van Dort said. That’s what they proposed to do: Existing kennel operations will be grandfathered in; otherwise, more than three dogs consititutes a kennel and will require a special use permit. The revised zoning now will be turned over the the Town Council, which will hold another public hearing on it and may then approve the changes, add its own changes, or send the whole thing back to the planning commission for more work. Unless there is a specific reason to meet the towrn planning commission intends to cancel its regualrly scheduled meeting for April. 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►Planners From Page A-l like a good opportunity for people to sell some of their junk.” Hampton District representative D. Brooke Miller said, “I wouldn’t want it next to my house, but if the neighbors don’t object, I don’t.” Sid Gottlieb, who represents the Board of Zoning Appeals on the Planning Commission made the motion that the planners recommend approval of the application with a review at the end of three years, saying, “The more stuff we can keep out of the landfill, the better.” The vote for approval was unanimous. Loans for crops now available Price support loans are available through the local ASCS office on 1992 wheat, oats, rye and barley through March 31. Loans on com, sorghum and soybeans are available through May 31. Farmers can use these price support loans to obtain interim operating capital or hold their grain for future delivery. The loans have a nine month maturity date with variable monthly interest rates. To be eligible for price support loans and other farm program benefits, producers must participate in acreage reduction programs. The 1993 program opened on March 1 and will end on April 30. The planners also approved a $28,300 budget for next year. They recommended that $3,300 to administer a litter control program be taken out of the Planning Commission budget and put in the budget for the landfill. The litter control program is funded by the state. Mr. McCarthy explained that the funds are used for an educational program at the schools. The planners also cut $150 for travel from the budget. Those funds have been included for several years but have not been used. Mr. McCarthy explained that they had been used in the past to reimburse members for travel when they held public hearings in other parts of the county, such as during the months leading up to the adoption of the 1986 zoning ordinance. The largest item in the budget is $17,500 for professional services. Mr. McCarthy said that would be used to do a study of one of the villages. He said the planners should recommend to the supervisors the village to be studied when they approve zoning changes to establish the general commercial zone. Dr. Krebser suggested Amissville should be the first village area studied “because that’s where the biggest impact is.” The planners approved a capital improvements plan. The major discussion was on acquiring land for school expansion. Several members suggested that it be put at the top of the priority list. “The longer we wait, the more expensive it will be,” Dr. Krebser said. “This looks like a heck of a good time to seriously consider buying land,” Stonewall-Hawthom District representative Sharon Pierce said. On the vote to put the highest priority on acquiring land for school expansion. Chairman Allen Stokes voted “No.” Washington Town Square^ 'Alignment / Rappahannock News Graphic/John Bretschneider Tax checkoff will aid parks Taxpayers eligible for a Virginia income tax refund may again this year choose to contribute all or part of their refund to the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund. This fund is used to acquire lands suitable for parks, natural areas and open spaces across the state. Managed by Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recre ation, 75 percent of the funds are used for acquisition of and capital improvement to state parks and natural areas. The remaining 25 percent is distributed through the department’s Virginia Outdoors Fund as grants to localities for open space protection and regional and local parks. Since the tax checkoff first ap peared on the Virginia income tax form in 1989, nearly $374,000 has been contributed. More than 16,000 citizens make donations each year. 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MANASSAS, VA Pricas at* plus It sight ant) *129 proc. to*, and includes al factory ncsnlves and MOOO customer cash or trade FREIGHT Lem arts *345. Sonoma *470, Sunbed. Grand Am. Achava. Jimmy '475. Ciera/Cruser •500, Tr Sport *530; Safari *S45; Bonneville. 88 Royal* ‘555 Tiara *580. Sierra *595.98 EM* *600. al Hondas *330 ►Corner From Page A-l Mr. Moore said VDOT is activelylooking for property along U.S. 211 that would be suitable for the maintenance headquarters. In the meantime, he has some ideas. He would like to put curb and gutter and a sidewalk along the church’s parking lot, and reduce the radius of the corner at the same time; that is, more nearly square off the northeast corner of the intersection. To discourage traffic trying to. cut through the parking lot, which occurs often now, he would narrow the two entrances to the lot. That lot would gain a few more spaces in the process. As part of his plan Mr. Moore is strongly encouraging The Inn to eliminate the parking in front of the restaurant and also in front of the Post Office and cafe. (The Inn now owns that building and uses the upstairs apratment for its business office.) Mr. Moore also would like to take the alley between the Post Office and the Washington House into the state system under a special Rural Addition Policy that VDOT administers. He also proposes a no-parking zone in front of the Washington House and a stop sign for south bound traffic there. He also would put a stop sign on the stub alley and keep the one now on Middle street. That would make the intersection a three-way stop and he is considering a fourth stop sign for traffic north bound on Main Street. Residents will have a chance to ask questions of Mr. Moore at the upcoming Secondary Road Hearing before the County Board of Supervisors on April 5. ►Park From Page A-l an interesting situation where if yoi look at the bottom line figures ..* you’ll see a fairly steady increase over the last 10 years or so. W« have, in fact, gotten more money ap propriated by Congress,” Wade said. - “However, as that money geU doled out ... and as the money be comes more and more earmarked fp special kinds of things ... the fact t that the amount of money when i " comes to parks, although increasing ... is not keeping up with the in crease in fixed costs and other re quired expenditures. Fixed cost and legally-required uses of thi money are going up at a steeper ratthan our budget is,” he said. Rives directed the largest parto his remarks to the park’s relate* land study, which, he said, wa “started three years ago as an effor to look at the resources within th authorized boundary of Shenandoah National Park.” “One of the goals of the relate*; land study is to insure that land tha; Shenandoah National Park accept is truly important for [the park] t own and to preserve for the future,. he said. “We do not want to accep land that is unimportant. ” Shenandoah National Park wa ’ originally established within 521,000-acre circle, Rives explained: though the park’s boundaries ndV' encompass only 170,000 acres. Ex; pansion is limited to the encircletland, identified by Congress in the 1920s. Land can only be acquired by the park through donation. Contrary to the fears of some o the park’s neighbors, Wade said thal he “believes that when the relatec land study ... is completed, we wil find that that authorized boundary will shrink considerably. There’s no question in the minds of most of us that there are lands out there that do not now possess the values that should be added to the park,” he said. Though budget problems and land-use issues are important items which shouldn’t be discounted, they pale in comparison to the air quality degradation that is affecting the long, thin park which spans eight counties. Using EPA guidelines and testing procedures, the Park Service has been monitoring air quality in Shenandoah for the past 10 years, Ms. Thomas said, and has seen a decrease in visibility, an increase in ozone pollution, and an increase in water acidity which has lead to a decrease in fish populations. “The views from the Skyline Drive are one of the reasons why this park was established,” Ms. Thomas said. “On a good day ... you can see a little over 30 miles. In the enabling legislation for the park in the 1920s, it was documented that you could see the Washington Monument from the drive, about 70 air miles away. That doesn’t happen much anymore,” she added. But the degradation to the park’s waters may be “the most serious thing that we have going in the Shenandoah National Park,” Ms. Thomas said.

Community News Obituaries Rappahannock News Real Estate Classifieds WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1993 * Fay Witherell places accupuncture needles into Malboro Prince, owned by Jo Pat Rappahannock News Stall Pholo/Cinily Mahan Murphy. r SHARP CKI PROVOKE Rappahannock News Start Photo/Sean Kilpatrick Charles Burke at the F.T. Valley Grocery. From super market to 'super' people After working for Giant Foods in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. for 34 years, Charles Burke wanted to do something-different. Now he is managing the F.T. Valley Grocery on Route 231. Before coming to Rappahannock County, he was living in Seabrook, Md., near Lanham. His wife, Jeanette, still lives there but she gets down to Rappahannock to see him on the weekends. “She has 16 more months until retirement but she is working a four day week, ” he said. “I have wanted to come back to the country for years,” Mr. Burke said. “I was born and raised in Front Royal; I went to school there.” “After all those years it was time to get out of the city and go back home.” He is now leasing the property, which includes the store and adjoining house, from Wilma Burke, his sister-in-law. He hopes to conclude the purchase later this year. (She purchased the store, then known as H&J’s, from Harvey and Julia Gordon 10 years ago.) Mrs. Burke has been interested in earing for elderly patients for many years. While running the grocery store, she opened the Sunnyslope Home for Adults outside of Flint Hill, a convalescent care facility. She is now devoting all her time to that enterprise. Charles Burke is enjoying the country store business, even though the hours are long. “We are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. except for Friday and Saturday nights when we are open until 10 p.m.,” he said. “After two months working here I like it,” he said. “What I like most are the people. They have been super. That is the most surprising part of all,” he added. “It is a whole lot different than the city,” he admitted. The only hard part has been the hours and he has rehired Sue McCloud of Nethers to help behind the counter. She had worked for Mrs. Burke and is well liked by the regulars at the store. Cancer Society offers fantastic meal deal The Rappahannock Chapter of the American Cancer Society is offering a very special gift in exchange for a $30 donation. This special ‘dining out ’93‘ book is a set of coupons that offers two entrees for the price of one for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch at some of the areas finest restaurants. You can enjoy breakfast at the Firehouse Cafe in Orange. If Sunday brunch is more to your liking, try the Willow Grove Inn near Orange, the Ashby Inn in Paris, Toliver House in Gordonsville or the Four and 20 Blackbirds and the Flint Hill Public House closer to home. Three restaurants offer a discount for lunch: The Firehouse Cafe and Waylands in Orange and the Davis Street Ordinary in Culpeper. Nearly a dozen restaurants offer discounts for dinner, including the Bavarian Chef near Madison, Bertine’s in Madison, Fat Tuesday’s, Caprice Cafe, Napoleon’s and Legend’s in Warrenton and he Public House in Flint Hill. To enjoy a season of dining out at half price, call Mrs. C. J. Raney at 364-2930 to receive one ofthese special coupon books. Hesperus will offer unique musical blend Hesperus, the Washington-based ensemble named for Venus and the West Wind, will perform its unique blend of European Medieval and Renaissance music with traditional American folk styles at The Theatre at Washington, Va., on Saturday, April 10, at 8 p.m. In a style defined as “Crossover,” Hesperus calls its program “an entertaining and eye-opening fusion of American blues, ragtime, Cajun, swing, vaudeville, Appalachian and gospel blended with European Medieval and Renaissance music.” Scott Reiss, artistic director, and Tian Chancey, producing director, founded Hesperus in 1979. Reiss (recorders, hammered dulcimer, and hand drums) is also co-director of the Folger Consort and has appeared as a soloist with such noted organizations as the National Symphony Orchestra, the 20th Century Consort, Concert Royal, and the Smithsonian Chamber Players. Chancey (viola da gamba, an early, traditional violin, and the medieval vielle, and rebec) has been a frequent guest artist with the Folger Cosort and is executive director of Golden Apple Records. In addition to their “Crossover" program, the ensemble performs medieval, renaissance and baroque chamber music, Spanish and British colonial American works and Classical blues. For their crossover programs, Reiss and Chancey have teamed up with American folk specialist Bruce Hutton (banjos, guitars, mandolin, lap dulcimer, ukelele, mouth bow, and vocals). He has been a member of Hesperus since 1985 and is a founding member of the Double Decker String Band, whose performances and recordings have been praised in the U.S, Canada, England, Germany and Japan. This trio has performed its special blend of music for a wide ranging and diverse group of audiences. The trio has recently returned from a 12city, 5-country tour of the Far East, where it performed in venues as diverse as the prestigious Jakarta International Festival and the remote Temburong district of Brunei. For its concert in Washington, the trio will perform an eclectic mix of secular, and relgious songs, as well as dances, and instrumental pieces ranging from 13th century Spain and 18th century England to 20th century America. Critic Don MacLean of the Washington Post summed it up by saying, “for those willing to expand the notion of ‘folk music’ to include folks from any place and any time, Hesperus is highly recommended.” Hesperus records on the Golden Apple label, a production company they started in 1989. Their recordings on Golden Apple include “Baroque Recorder Concerti,” “American Roots,” “Spain in the New World,” and “For No Good Reason at All.” “The Smithsonian at Little Washington” series will conclude on May 1 with The American Song Company’s performance of music by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Fay Witherell still believes in house calls By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Fay Witherell is hoping her Horse and Hound Home Veterianry Care practice will expand in Rappahannock. Operating out of her home on the Fodderstack Road, Ms. Witherell makes house calls. In fact her practice is entirely house calls. The licensing requirements for veterinary clinic would require a major investment. “I’m about $250,000 short of what it would take to do that,” she said. However, there are definite advantages to a practice based on house calls, she said. The animals respond better to being treated in familiar surroundings. Ms. Witherell performs a whole range of veterinary services, “vaccinations, regular illnesses, anything that doesn’t require hospitalization,” she said. But her first love is accupuncture. She returned to Rappahannock County in 1990 after seven years in New York as the director of a zoo in Queens. While she was still in New York but preparing to make the move back to Rappahannock, she signed up to take a course in acupuncture. She said she had first heard about using acupuncture in veterinary medicine at a meeting of veterinarians in Washington, D. C. 10 years ago. Then in the spring of 1989 she attended a two-day course in Las Vegas. She realized if she was serious about using acupuncture in her practice, she would have to take the full course. She attended four four-day sessions over a six month period. The classes were offered at a motel near the airport in Tampa, Florida. For practice they .worked on racing greyhounds who were brought to the motel for the students to learn on. She said they also visited horse farms in the area to learn acupunture for horses, and a few cows were also brought to the motel for the students. Most of her acupuncture work is with horses, “but I also do a lot with dogs,” she said. “In dogs, I treat mostly the conditions that have to do with age,” she said, “arthritis and back and hip problems.” She said the treatments take time, but can bring the dog relief and enable the dog to get around comfortably without drugs. She added that acupuncture can also be used to treat anything from sickness, to problems with the immune system to alergies. “With horses I get to treat the young active athletes, diagnosing problems in the beginning before the horse is lame and before injuries show up on X-rays,” she said. She said the treatment “will not only make the horse feel better and perform better, but prevent the worsening of the condition.” She explained that horses may suffer a mild strain and “as a result the horse uses himself differently to compensate for that.” That leads to a “vicious cycle,” she explained as the “compensation leads to further tightening of groups of muscles.” She combines acupuncture with some chiropractic to help the horse overcome the process, but explains that she has not received the full course of training in veterinary chiropractic. She noted that her interest in acupuncture has led to interest in practicing other types of “wholistic medicine, sparking the body to heal itself, including homeopathy and herbal remedies.” Some of her clients are in Rappahannock County, but she also travels to Fauquier and Warren counties and even has patients in the Gainsville area of Prince William County. She shares her five-acre home with Riggo the dog, Frank the thoroughbred and Arthur the mule, and enjoys hunting with the Old Dominion Hunt when she is not practicing veterinary medicine. I_-__ I Rappahannock Neves Photo Courtesy/Robin Purnell Robin Purnell enjoys the Russian winter with her dog. Robin Purnell opens images of Russia' The public is invited to the opening of “Images of Russia”, a one person show featuring the paintings of Robin, Barker Purnell at Middle Street Gallery in Washington on Sunday, April 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. Beth Levick’s acapella singing group, “The Eclectics” will perform at the opening. Purnell recently returned from a three year stay in St. Petersburg, Russia, where she immersed herself in the cultural life of the city. Her paintings reflect the exotic quality of everyday life there, using the techniques of Renaissance Old Masters, the whimsy and freedom of American folk artists, and the unique, clear vision of a deeply felt sensibility. The combination of symbolism, realism, and fantasy draws the viewer into her personal view of the world. As the wife of a diplomat, Parnell has lived, worked and exhibited in Liberia, Austria and Russia. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art in 1975 with a B.A. in painting. Following a four month period of study in Greece with Artistole Solunias, she became convinced that a foundation in classical art training was an absolute necessity for her.

Praise service Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville will have their annual youth day at 3 p.m. on March 28. The theme of the praise service will be “Everybody is somebody in God’s sight.” All youths and adults are invited. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Rev. Ray Campbell Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Young People 6:00-7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Saturday: Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Thomas Everett Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m./7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Revival at Flint Hill Robert Anderson of North Carolina will be at the Flint Hill Penetecostal Church conducting revival April 4-11. All are welcome to attend. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Darrell Bare Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a. m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Line-up 7:15 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector Masses: On Sundays at 10:00 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) at 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days at 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8:00 a. m. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Morning Prayer 11:00 a. m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Lenten Dinner and Program 6:15 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Interim Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible Study/Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Morning Worship 11:00 a. m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Auxiliary to have luncheon The Women’s Auxiliary of the Wayland Blue Ridge Association wil hold its 15th annual prayer luncheon at 12 noon on April 7 at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. A donation of $15 is requested. For more information call Rachel Aylor at 987-8739 or Dorothy Butler at 987-8339. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. • Worship Service 11:00 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 28 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m.; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer Metting 7:30 p. m. Saturday: Men’s Prayer Service 6:00 p. m. Gospel concert at Macedonia The public is invited to a gospel concert at Macedonia Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 27. Gospel Stars will be their guest. This program is for the benefit of the Sunday School. Rev. James A. Price is pastor of Macedonia. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a. m. Youth and Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Saturday: Men’s Prayer Service 6:00 p. m. Singers at Flint Hill Glory Road Gospel Singers will be at the Flint Hill Penetecostal Church at 6:30 p.m. on March 28. Amissville Fire Department auction The Amiss ville Volunteer Fire Department will hold an auction at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27. To donate items, call 937-512' or 9375205. Fauquier Hospital die ^ Ann O’Connor will be the guest speaker at the Amissville Health and Fitness Club at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30. She will discuss nutrition in general and explain the hospital’s “Lean Living” program for those interested in improving their health and fitness. The Club meets at United Methodist on U.S. 211 each Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For details, call Cathy at 937-5024. Last Tuesday, the Club enjoyed a presentation by Stacy Lam on “Child Nutrition.” Anyone desiring more information may call Child Nutrition in Warmeton at 347-3767. Reminder, March is Nutrition Month. Let’s begin anew to take control of our bodies to live happier, By CATHY LOU SMITH 997-5024 healthier lives! On Sunday, April 4 the Amissville United Methodist Church will return to its regular time of 11 a.m. for worship and 9:45 a.m. for Sunday School. The Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA) is still in need of team sponsors. This is an excellent way to advertise your business and play a vital role in supporting the kids in our community. Let’s help support RAA also by puchasing tickets for $1 or $25 per book. Drawing for prizes will be conducted on Opening Day. The girls selling most tickets will be crowned Miss RAA and Jr. Miss RAA also on Opening Day. There will be a delayed opening with all the rain and snow. For more details call Cheryl at 937-5157. See a bald eagle, owls and falcons at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25. The program is being sponsored by Spring Mountain School in Washington, Cost is $2 and $1 for Spring Mountain students. Rappahannock Recreation Authority appreciates donations in any amount for completion of the pirate ship being built at the county park. Mail to the Authority in care of Kohler, Rt. 1, Box 210, Amissville Washington residents entertain A special happy birthday to Mrs. Hazel Messner in Salt Lake City, Utah who will celebrate her day on Wednesday, March 24. I received a lonely letter from her last week, she is a former resident of Rappahannock and subscribes to our paper. We also wish her a speedy recovery from her illiness. Mr. Elwood Gochenour of Luray was a Thursday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins on Thursday were Richie Burke and daughters Molly and Katie of Woodville. Friday night Mrs. Mabel Burke and granddaughters Molly and Katie of Woodville were dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal visited her mother Mrs. Addie Keyser of Sunday. Please keep this in mind the annual Washington Baptist Church spring event will be held on Saturday, April 24. We are in need of By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 some good itmes for our Grandma’s Attic Sale. All donations will be greatly appreciated. For more information call Ruth Clark at 675-3608. Happy birthday to Miss Mary Miller Wood who has a birthday on Thursday March 25. Sunday Mrs. Virginia Lindstrom visited Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson in Luray and all had dinner at Dan’s Steak House near New Market. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume and Roger Hawkins of Amissville. Belated birhtday wishes go to Jean F. LePelch who had a birhtday on Friday March 19. Best wishes for a happy birhtday to Mrs. Katherine Weakley who will celebrates another year on Friday, March 26. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz, and sons Philip and Derek of Woodville and Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley had dinner Sunday night at the Golden Coral in Front Royal. Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston was a Friday evening and Sunday afternoon visitors of her grandmother Mrs. Frances Eubank. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Mary Smoot and daughter Megan of Winchester, Mike Hudson and daughter Victoria and Herndon Hudson. Have a good week and call when you have news for my column. Gardening program scheduled as First Friday Series program Despite all the recent snow, spring is just around the corner and the Library’s First Friday Series has the perfect program for everyone out there who can’t wait to get gardening again. On Friday, April 2, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will present “Growing Organically: a Gardening Discussion”, featuring members of the Virginia Association for Biological Farmers ‘VABF’. Speakers for the evening will include local residents Richard and Joyce Abell, who for the last ten years have been raising and selling asparagus, raspberries and lettuce from their Thistle Hill Truck Patch. Mr. Abell is chairman of the Organic Certification Committee Patch. Mr Abell is chairman of the Organic Certification Committee for VABF. He and his wife will be discussing their experiences in raising and mar 4-H workshop for dog owners On Thursday, March 11 an organizational meeting for a 4-H Dog Obedience Class was held at the Extension Office. The obedience class will meet once a week for 10 weeks beginning April 19 under the direction of local resident Don Nielsen. Mr. Nielsen previously resided in Farifax County where he actively conducted dog obedience classes for 4-H youth and their pets. The class requires that the participants be at least eight years old and own a dog that has been vaccinated and is older than six months. Mr. Nielson requests that all interested parties contact the Cooperative Extenstion Office to sign up. An informational meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 30 at the Extension Office. keting produce and should have lots of practical advice for local gardeners. Also speaking will be John Burns, president of VABF. Mr. Burns raises small fruits, vegetables and goats on his Goat Hill Farm here in the county. His farm is Certified Organic, and Burns is very active on a national and international level in the movement for organic certification. And rounding out the panel will be Rixeyville residents Jim and Sally Mello, who raise organic fruits, vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, honey and Christmas trees. Mr. Mello is secretary of VABF and they are both very involved in the Warrenton Farmers Market where they also sell their own jams and baked goods. The panel will be discussing their owri gardening experiences, with the emphasis on how to grow food organically. They will also allow lots of time for questions from the audience, so come prepared to ask questions and learn something new. The program starts at 8 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room with refreshments to follow. 22002. For details call 937-6146. Around the village, our sincere sympathy is expressed to the families of Mrs. Marjorie Exton who died March 15 and to Mr. Clarence Dinkens who died March 19. Have a great week and call or leave news at Hackley’s store. Viewtown area news By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Mr. William Settle of Maryland was a weekend guest of his mother, Mrs. Eliza Settle. Mr. Silas Jolliffe is a patient at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville and is reported to be doing nicely. April Reid and Gerry Corbin, Jr. of Rixeyville spent the weekend with their grandmother, Mrs. Joan Reid. Belated birthday wishes to Charles Dodson and Bobby Jo Foster who celebrated their special day on March 11 and also to James Dodson whose birthday was March 16. We would like to extend birthday wishes to Robin Dodson for March 25 and Mrs. Barbara Settle for the 29th. Woodville area news By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Mr. Joe Beard of Culpeper was a Sunday afternoon visitor of Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Jason O’Bannon of Culpeper was a Friday and Saturday overnight guest of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest and granddaughter Ashley Vest were in Manassas on business* Mr. Raymond Johnson returned home on Wednesday after a visit of several months with Jim and Jan Johnson in Lakeland, Fla. Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones have returned home after a two week vacation in Florida. 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Flying, swinging, and dipping through the air, these trapeze artists exhibit a delicate combination ol balance, synchronization, strength, skill, and trust, moving as it one. The beautitul, hypnotic rhythm which appears so effortless requires, each day, hours of preparation of mind, body, and spirit. There are those people who appear to glide through life in much the same way, with balance, strength and trust. Yet, they too prepare each day with prayer and the knowledge of God's will for their lives. Each week, they are further strengthened by worship and fellowship in God's house. You can join them. Move through life as one with God. Come one! Come all! Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper _703/825-8030 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plum bing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 . Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S.211 E„ Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. 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Flir t Hill residents return home Mr. ar. Mrs. Linni their home spending sc Georgia. n Cumming Brandt at . Brandt was birthday. ;. W.L. Klise and imings returned to Wednesday after ne in Florida and visited with Mrs. >ter, Mrs. Gladys arren Robins, Ga. Mrs. celebrating her 90th Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sours of Warrenton were Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Mrs. Russie Miller entered the Warren Memorial Hospital on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Gladys Howie of Culpeper visited her sister on Thursday. Mrs. Paula Howell of Madison Heights arrived on Thursday to spend some time with her mother. Mrs. Miller was expected to return home on Monday. She celebrated her 75th birthday on Tuesday ■with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Odie Herndon of Manassas and Berry Hudson of Front Royal were Friday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy. • Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Mary Frances Bywaters were Dougie By waters and children, Jennifer Bywaters and Mrs. Alice Pullen. Lois Duncan of Broad Run and Clyde Lillard were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Visiting on Sunday were Mrs. Edith Graves of Luray and Wayne By POLLY N. AYLOR ^ ■ ft74l3< Graves of Bealeton. Jenny and Chucky Presgraves of Shenandoah Farms were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ethel Lillard and Chris. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lillard, Mrs. Debra Moats and family, Mrs. Diane Dellinger and family and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Lillard visited on Sunday with Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Leigh Gomez and daughter, Emily of Virginia Beach spent Friday to Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs. Christine Vest. Johnny and Dee Vest of Virginia Beach arrived on Friday evening to visit friends and relatives in the area. Johnny Vest was a Friday overnight' guest of Allen Vest. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, March 27. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb in School lunch menus RCES March 29-April 2 Monday, March 29: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, cran-grape juice; Lunch: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, vegetable sticks. Tuesday, March 30: Breakfast: Country cream donut or cereal/milk, toast, orange juice; Lunch: Lasagne/beef, cheese, buttered peas, chilled peaches. Wednesday, March 31: Breakfast: Hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, apple juice; Lunch: Sausage pizza, buttered corn, pears and cookie. Thursday, April 1: Breakfast: Hot ham biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, orange pineapple juice; Lunch: Steak nuggets, macaroni and cheese, celery and carrot sticks, fruit, biscuit. Friday, April 2: Breakfast: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, grape juice; Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun, potato rounds, fruit and brownie. RCHS Monday, March 29: Hot dog on bun, mashed potatoes, French fries, sauerkraut, oatmeal cookie or sausage pizza, French fries. Tuesday, March 30: Pepperoni French bread pizza, buttered corn, French fries, cherry cobbler or cheeseburger on bun or deli ham and cheese sandwich. Wednesday, March 31: Golden fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, potato round, baked apples, homemade biscuit or taco’s, French fries. Thursday, April 1: Spaghetti, celery and carrot sticks with almond butter, oranges and pinepples, garlic bread or chicken pattie on bun or hot dog on bun. Friday, April 2: Pork barbecue on bun, French fries, cole slaw, sunshine bar or sausage pizza, French fries. Choice of milk accompanies each meal. LIQUID ASSETS When it comes to payability, performance and profitability, you can't beat the Pro-Lix‘ line of high-quality supplements. 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Johnny and Dee Vest and Leigh Gomez were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. John S. Dodson at Sperryville. Saturday luncheon guest of Mrs. Alice Pullen was Mary Frances Bywaters. The United Methodist Women met on Monday evening with Mrs. Alice Pullen. Those present were Mrs. Artis East, Renee Corbin, Mrs. Arland Welch, Mrs. Thelma Crane, Mrs. Evelyn Walker, Mrs. Mary Frances Bywaters, Mrs. Margaret Eastham, Mrs. Candy Lamma, Mrs. Mabel Lillard, Mrs. Louise McCulloch, Mrs. Gaynelle Russell, and Mrs. Mary Curtis. Spring drawing class planned The Blue Ridge Arts Council will offer a drawing class, for experienced and novice artists beginning Tuesday, April 6 and going for eight weeks through May 25. The class will be taught by artist Joyce Chandler and held in the Home Econom ics classroom of Warren Countv Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m.. They class will use pencil and ink and culminate in watercolor and ink washes. Emphasis for this class is on training the eye. Cost of the eight week class is $50. For registraion and information call the BRAC office at 635-9909 or stop by the office at 305 E. Main Street - The Signey Bank Building. Shenandoah Valley Writer's Guild The Shenandoah Valley Writer’s Guild has scheduled an event of special interest to members and the public at Lord Fairfax Community College. On Tuesday, April 13, an afternoon workshop program on storytelling will be presented from 1-3 p.m. Multi-award winner Kendall Haven, will demonstrate how to use storytelling for effective communication. Membership and public is invited. Area teachers and selected students especially interest in the rivival of the art of storytelling are encouraged to participate in this storyteller celebrity event. If additional information is needed call Mae Carson, 635-6237. Bleu Rock Inn 'kll HOURS Dinner Tues.-Sat. 5:30-9:30 PM Sunday Brunch & Dinner: 11-9:30 PM Tuesday-Thursday 3-course dinner $19.95 French/American Cuisine Blue Ridge Vista US 211 between Sperryville and Washington, Virginia 703-987-3190 NOW OPEN wmmmm Homestyle Cooking Main Street Sperryville, Virginia 703-987-9165 Carry Out Available Mon.-Thurs. 7:30-4; Fri. & Sat. 8-8; Sun. 10-6 ABERDEEN WEDNESDAY NIGHT . Special PRIME RIB DINNER $9.95 Regular cut prime rib, potato, salad & roll. SEAFOOD BUFFET Friday Night 5-9 PM jSlABERBEEN BARN CALL 825-1037 ^ LOCATED IN THE HOLIDAY INN, ROUTE 29 SOUTH, CULPEPER Gall Your Advertising Representative at the Rappahannock J&tos For Special Rates 675-3338 Upcoming Events Storyhour to continue Storyhour is continuing on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. So far there have been programs on sea animals, winter, creepy critters and spooky stories. The programs will continue every Tuesday through April 6. All library programs are free and open to the public. Sock hop The RCES PTO will sponsor a sock hop from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 26 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. The door prize will be a TV and there will be refreshments, dancing and fun. Admission is $1. All parents and children are invited. Support group to meet The Blue Ridge Head Injury Support Group meeting has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 27th from 2-4 p.m. in the parish hall of Trinity Episcopal Church on Gay and Middle Streets in Washington. For directions, information or transportation, please Pat Salmon 6753137 after 6:30 p.m. Buffet breakfast The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all-youcan-eat breakfast from 7-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 10. The breakfast will consist of eggs, sausage, bacon, gravy, hash browns, fried apples, pancakes, homemade biscuits, french toast, cereal, milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice. The cost will be $3 for children and $5 for adults. Easter egg hunt The Easter bunny will be in attendance at Washington Volunteer Fire Department at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 10 for a free children’s Easter egg hunt. The age groups will be under four years, four to eight years and nine to 12 years. There will be prizes, food and fun, so bring your camera. NSDAR members to meet The postponed March 14 tea of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28 at the Culpeper United Methodist Church. Honored guests will be the recipents of the DAR Good Citizens Awards and the American History Essay Awards and their families. Miss Rappahannock pageant The annual Miss Rappahannock beauty pageant sponsored by Sperryville Rescue Squad will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at Rappahannock High School. Rehearsal will be held ait the school at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. The contest will include girls ages 2-19 and boys from 2-6 years old. There will also be a mother-daughter contest. For more information call Ann Markham at 987-3122 or Gail Deal at 987-8182. hardening program planned Friday, April 2 the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will present “Growing Organically: a Gardening Discussion”, featuring members of the Virginia Association for Biological Farmers. The program will feature valuable information usable in all gardens, large or small, organic or not, including tips on organic growing, composting, pest control, specialty crops, marketing, and much more. The program is part of the Library’s First Friday Series, and begins at 8 p.m. in the meeting room. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. S.H.A.R.E. delivery day The March Delivery Day for S.H.A.R.E. is from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 27 at the Washington Baptist Church. All participants should pick up their groceries at this time. A donation of not more than $1 will be appreciated on Delivery Day to defer the cost of gas for tfie two men w ho drive each month to pick up the groceries. Participants should also bring their community service vouchers and $13 in cash or food stamps to sign up for April. Exhibit at Middle Street The public is cordially invited to the opening of an exhibit of paintings by Rappahannock artists, Robin Barker Purnell. The work shown is a collection of paintings produced during her three year stay in St. Petersburg, Russia and provides an insight into Russian life and culture. The exhibit opens on Sunday, April 4 from 3-6 p.m. and closes on April 25. Beth Levick’s acapello singing group “The Eclectics” will perform at the opening. Lords of the Sky The Wildlife Center of Virginia presents Lords of the Sky at 7p.m. on Thursday, March 25 at Spring Mountain Scllfeol in Washington. “Meet falcons, some of the fastest birds alive, experience the piercing state of a hawk and learn the secrets of majestic birds of prey", said a spokesperson. Refreshments will be sold. There will be a $2 admission charge and $1 charge for Spring Mountain School students. RAA registration Due to the bad weather, call-ins for the RAA baseball/softball registration will be accepted. Please call Lydia Pentacost after 7 p.m., Monday-Friday at 937-5975. April 10 will be the last day for all registration. uance to benefit AVI-D The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will hold a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on April 3 with the band Heavy Dreamer. You must be 21 to attend and have proper identification. For reservations call Sheila Scott at 937-4357. Perennial plant sale The kickoff for the perennial plant sale was March 15. Order forms may be picked up at the Rappahannock Elementary School, Child Care and Learning Center and Mountainside Market. They should be returned to the school by March 31. Pickup for the plants will be May 1 at the Rappahannock High School. Auction at AVFD The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will be holding an auction at 6 p.m. on March 27. To donate items or to have them picked up call 937-5125 or Paul Poling at 937-5205. A woman and her car The Rappahannock County Extension homemakers will sponsor an educational program on “A Woman And Her Car” at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 29 at the Washington Fire Hall. Guest speaker will be Pete Jenkins of VDOT. All interested persons are invited to participate. Auxiliary to meet RAA Women’s Auxiliary meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25 at the home of Ginger Peolicelli. Fund raising ideas will be the topic of the meeting. All mothers are welcome For more information call Ginger Paolicelli at 937-5060 or CheryTDiggs at

Cooking for a crowd By HELEN W. SMITH Extcmion Agent, Home Economics Many occasions call for cooking for a crowd - whether it be a church or club social or a fundraising event. This can be a simple coffee and cake social, pancake or spaghetti feast, elegant dinner, or just a hot dog cookout. And, good planning will make the difference in the success of these ventures. Cooking for a crowd isn’t like making a meal for your family - but with a little attention to detail, you’ll find it’s not quite the formidable task it might seem. When it's your turn to head up the food committee, first gather your group together to decide on the date and purpose of the meeting; how many people you’ll be serving; the location; budget allotment; and equipment available. You’ll find it a lot easier - and safer - to make a list off all of these factors, and the duties assigned to each member of your committee. It’s a good idea to do a written job description for each chairman so that everyone understands in advance what their duties are. Your menu will also be determine by the time and talents available. Once the menu is decided, you can appoint one person as the food buyer or, if it’s to be a “pot luck” affair, to coordinate the casserole, HOME ECONOMICS salad, and dessert offerings. Make up a shopping list for everything you’ll require, right down to the last grain of salt. And, don’t forget such things as napkins, tablecloths, silverware, plates, and table decorations. Where possible, buy in quantity for the best prices - in large-size cans or packages, such as restaurants use. Double-check each recipe to be certain that you’ll have all the ingredients - and make sure that all of your helpers know how to prepare the dishes you’ve planned. Indicentally, it usually takes three to four cooks for each 50 guests. With the food ordered, assign another helper to obtain the equipment you’ll require. How many pots and pans will you need? Do you have a coffee maker that will be large enough? What about oven facilities? And, is the electrical service sufficient for your needs? If you’re going into the church kitchen or school lunch cafeteria, be sure that the equipment you want will be available on the day you need it. We’ve run into instances where a large coffee maker or spaghetti pot has been “borrowed” and not returned. That can lead to a crisis situation that you don’t want to have to face. Decide ahead of time how the foods will be served and, just as you do for a party at home, try to do as much as possible before the event. For instance, dish up salads, salad dressing, relish trays, and sauces and have them ready to serve. Your plans should include a prearranged system for servers to take the food from the kitchen or serving area to the dining room if it’s to be a sit-down dinner. Each waiter or waitress can handle about 10 people.' Think through the traffic patterns and choose the most convenient path for workers and guests alike. The tables should be set in advance, and as many parts of the menu as possible set in place. The rolls, butter, sugar and creamer, water, and relish trays can all be in place before guests arrive. With check lists in hand, you should not encounter too many problems at serving time. If it best suits your facilities and helpers, don’t hesitate to choose buffet or family style service. And, last but not least, be sure to appoint a clean-up crew or committee. That way, everything will get put back in place and your organization will maintain goodwill with the facility you’ve used. One final thought and recommendation...be sure to keep your written plans, notes, and evaluation comments to pass along to the following year’s chairman. This week recipes are compliments of the Rappahannock Woman’s Club from their Fashion Show and Tea on Sunday, March 21. They prepared and served refreshments to about 150 people at the club’s annual fundraiser to benefit their scholarship and a community service project. Pecan tarts Marie Davis 4 eggs 1 cup light com syrup 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup coarsely chopped peacans Pastry for pie crust Make pastry according to a favorite recipe. Roll thin and cut ir small circles. Line miniaure pans with pastry. USDA Choice Beef London Broil & Top Round Roasts $~ March Is National Red Cross t Month. The American Red Cross Needs Your Support. $1 Donation Coupons available at Food Lion check-out counters. USDA Choice Beef Family Pack Cubed Steak M California Sweet & Juicy Seedless Navel Oranges 11/SJ79 _ _ .99 Gwaltney Big 8 All Meat Franks.Lb. USDA Choice Beef Boneless New York Strip & | Boneless j Ribeye Steak.Lb. 4.99 Frozen Wing Flings.5 Lb. 3.59 We Sell Postage Stamps! BONUS BUYS! BONUS BUYS! BONUS BUYS! k _ /*-V _H 2 Lb. Bama Grape Jelly & Jam 12 Pack Food Lion Ice Cream Sandwiches 2/$3 Assorted Decorator 'Scott Paper Towels 59 Regularly 69$ 10 Pack - Microwave Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn $r*9 i Regularly $3.9 Smart, Butter, Light Butter We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities. FOOD LION • - ■•ruiai.ir.. <&&3a5ai-i=4£fe=.=-.J 4.75 Oz. Parmesano, Fettuccine Noodle Roni Dinner Prices in this sd good Wednesday, March 24 thru Tuesday. March 30. 1993. Clip & Save * Clip & Save * Clip & Save * Clip & Save Ring On Manufacturers Coupon Key SHTiFREE AT THE CHECKOUT! BUY: Any ONE (1) box of regular size Noodle Roni* Noodle Dinners. PRESENT: This coupon to the cashier along with purchase. RECEIVE: Any ONE (1) box of regular size Noodle Roni* Noodle Dinners FREEI (maximum retail: $1.09) MTK-3 4.6 or 10 6.2 ox C-MJW NOODLE RONI. MTMUR HMl TO: QuB«r Om Company ME Spring* Qr.xt lombard flaws C014I C«reu 00 fc C 1913 (XX Ini—3/24/tt3-3/30/ft3 15566 Clip & Save * Clip & Save * Clipr & Save * Clip & Save Combine eggs, syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer until blended. Stir in pecans. Pour mixture into pastry shells, bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Yeild-4 dozen. Fantastic punch base 2 cups sugar 6 cups water juice of 2 lemons or one 6 ounce can lemonade juice of 5 oranges or one 6 ounce can orange juice 5 bananas 1-46 ounce can pineapple juice Boil sugar and water until thick; cool. Add juices and put some of punch and bananas into blender and blend. Mix all ingredients together and freeze in baggies or other containers. An hour or so before party remove from freezer and thaw to a mush. To this base you may add ginger ale, 7-up, champagne or white wine. (1-2 quarts according to taste). Spinach balls Jan Palmer 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained 2 cups Pepperidge Farm seasoned stuffing 1 large onion,.chopped 6 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup buter, melted 1/2 cup Parmeasan cheese, grated 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon pepper Cook spinach according to directions on package and drain well. Combine spinach with remaining ingredients and shape into small bitesized balls. Bake at 350 degress for 20 minutes. Preparation: 1 hour. Yeild: 120 balls. May also be made into casserole and baked for 30 minutes. May be made ahead of time and frozen. Thaw 1 hour before baking. Old-fashion buttermilk pound cake Maybelle Gilkey 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softned 1/2 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons lemon extract 1 teaspoon almond extract Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until blended after each addition. Stir in flavorings. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 5 to 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack. Yield: on 10-inch cake. Note: Cake may also be baked in two 9x5x3-inch loafpans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Datefiled oatmeal cookies Heidi Eastham 1 cup (1/4L) pitted dates, chopped \I2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 pound butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 11/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon baking saoda 1/2 teaspoon salt 11/4 cups oatmeal Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the dates, granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small pot and cook slowly until thick and smooth, about 15 minutes. Set aside. Cream the butter, then add the brown sugar and mix well. Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt and add to the butter and brown sugar, beating well. Combine with oatmeal, mixing throughly. Add about 2-4 tablespoons water enough to form the dough into a ball so that it, can be rolled. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes' to faciliate rolling. Roll 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2-inch rounds. Put them together in pan with the date mixture as a filling and press the edges firmly together. Bake about 15 minutes or unti browned. Yeild: 24 cookies. Chinese chews Heidi Eastham 3 sticks butter, room temperature 3 cups sugar 6 eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons vanilla cream above ingredents and mix in 3 cups flour 1 box chopped dates 8 ounces walnuts Spread evenly in a large sheet pan, greased. Bake 25-35 minutes. When cool cut into squares and toss in confection sugar. These freeze well unsurgared! Demonstrations at Belle Grove Belle Grove Plantation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation house museum located one mile south of Middletown will offer cooking demonstrations in the old winter kitchen of the main house. Have you ever wondered how the cooks in colonial times prepared their meals? What did the colonials eat? How did it taste? Anything like our foods of today? What about the conisitancy of the foods? Color? How did the colonials keep some foods warm while tending to the other foods for the meal? What utensils were used? Here you will enjoy watching Betty Martin and other open hearth cooking experts prepare some colonial dishes which you might want to experience. Please come spend some time watching the cooks and enjoy the aromas of colonial cooking from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is charged to tour the house museum however there is no charge to observe the cooking demonstrations. The date will be April 3, 10 and 24. trPlant Now For Early Spring J Color! jyv Spring Stock Arriving Daily? • Bedding Plants - Pansies, Cool Weather Vegetables • Stark Bros. Fruit Trees • Shrubs - Forsythia, Magnolia, Quince • Blueberry Plants • Early Spring Flowering Trees - Doogwoods, Flowering Pear, Cherry and More! <v> •|Jg^> Shop early for the best selection! FARMERS CO-OP THE GARDEN CENTER COUNCIL* wi«na,sonngton Strce‘ 347-7100 Warrenton Member Virginia Nurseryman’s Association

Joseph Jenkins Joseph Turner Jenkins, 70, of Friendship-Ledfored Road, Winston-Salem, N.C., died Tuesday, March 16. The funeral was conducted March 18 at the Hayworth-Miller Silas, Creek Chapel in Winston-Salem by the Rev. Paul Wonders. Burial was in Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Winston-Salem. “/Mr. Jenkins was born June 10, 1922 in Rappahannock County, son of the late Amos Franklin and Ila Nicholson Jenkins. . He was a carpenter and a selfemployed barber in Stephens City until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of Anitoch Baptist Church. , Surviving are his wife, Juanita Jenkins; two daughters, Deloris Loy of Stephens City and Teresa Bowers of Winchester; a stepson, Tim Maloney of Clemmons, N.C.; three sisters, Della Pyne and Mary Slyman, both of Front Royal, and Nellie Balman of Strasburg; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Elizabeth Moore Elizabeth Virginia Woodward Moore, 88, of Front Royal died Tuesday, March 16 at Rutherford’s Rest Home in Front Royal. Graveside services were conducted March 19 in Prospect Hill Cemetery by Elder Gary Utz. Mrs. Moore was bom Nov. 22, 1904, in Amissville daughter of the late Charles Henry and Viola Belle Woodward. She was employed by the Silk Mill in Front Royal during World War II and was a members of the Happy Creek Baptist Church. She was the wife of the late John Moore. Surviving are a son, Garrison Moore of Front Royal; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Marvin Renzie Jr. Marvin Sylvester Renzie Jr., 37, of Washington, Va. died March 16 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. The funeral was conducted March 20 at the Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. John Pendleton. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Flint Hill. Mr. Retire was bom March 28, 1955 in Front Royal, son of Clara Elizabeth Williams Lucas of Washington and the late Marvin S. Renzie Sr. He was a gas lineman with Stokleys Company. Surviving with his mother are his stepfather Robert Lucas; a brother Robert Renzie of Washington; two sister Virginia Ausberry of Flint Hill and Mae Frances Renzie of Washington. Pallbearers were Fred Dixon Ausberry Jr., Robert Pendleton, Bud Turner, Robert Glasker, Roy Glasker and Charles Thomas. Jessie Weakley Mrs. Jessie Florence Weakley, 77, of Brightwood died Friday, March 19 at the University of Virginia Hospital. She was bora on August 10, 1915 in Rappahannock County daughter of the late William and Delzie Hitt. Mrs. Weakley was a retired companion and a member of the Thourfare Bible Church. She is survived by one daughter, Florence Weakley of Brightwood; Sperryville highlights Monday guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Mabel McClanahan of WaiVenton and Edna Canard of Amissville. Their Saturday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Stewart White and Mrs. Maude Johnson, all of Rectortown. The Sperryville Business Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 4 at Country Home Antiques. All members are urged to attend. The new brochure and the spring festival scheduled for Memorial Day will be discussed. .-Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swindler, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swindler, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Swindler Quilting workshop at Belle Grove Belle Grove Plantation, an historic house museum located one mile south of Middletown on U.S. Route 11, will offer a three week quilting workshop, Beyond Beginner, which started Tuesday, March 16. • ~ This workshop, designed for students who have completed a beginner course, will teach drafting, designing, marking, and color, while enlightening and educating the participant to other problem areas. * A morning session, taught by Margie Hockman, will be held on subsequent Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and an evening session, taught by Pam Andrews, will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m.. The cost is $25. :j For information and or registration contact the Belle Grove office at .869-2028. • VCU open house set for students 1 . Virginia Commonwealth ;Universtiy will host Kaleidoscope . 1993 at 9 p.m. on March 27. Kaleido! scope provides black prospective students and their parents w'ith the opportunity to meet the black community at Virginia Commonwealth University. ! Participants can take part in stu;dspt-led campus tours and meet •with faculty members, alumni and ‘ students to exchange information ; and ideas. •w Seminars on financial aid, the ap! pupation process and student sup• port services will also be conducted . at the event. Registration will begin at 8:30 • a.m. at Park Plaza, located between ‘the Performing Arts Center, 922 ; Park Ave. and the Hibbs Building 900 Park Ave. For more information, contact Tamela Penny at 800; 841-3638 or 804-367-1222. Read Z\\t Rappahannock iltbos for local news By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hathaway, Sara and Emma. Mrs. Shirley Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md., Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton and Mrs. Catherine Brown spent last week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overhulser in Palm Harbor, Florida returning home Monday evening. IxappafjannocU j2etos now has direct lines for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 1-800-852-4797 six brothers, Charlie Hitt, Downing Hitt, Lewis Hitt all of Castleton, Arthur Hitt, Taylor Hitt and Turner Hitt all of Culpeper; four sisters, Mrs. Lena Shifflett of Barboursville, Mrs. Annie Weakley of Culpeper, Mrs. Lucille Dellinger of Alexandria, and Mrs. Erma Jenkins of Washington; two grandchildren, Bonnie Jeffries of Leon and Dale Hale of Brightwood, and two greatgrandchildren, Jennifer Jeffries of Leon and Steven Hale of Culpeper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Winfrey Weakley. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 22, at Thourfare Bible Church, in Madison County with the Rev. George Johnson officiating. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange was in charge of the arrangements. Ronald Portman Ronald Portman of Little Falls, N.Y. died Monday, March 8. He was 89. Mr-. Portman, a musician, singer and teacher, is survived by one son, Barry and two daughters, Mary Jo and Julie of Washington, Va. His wife, Catherine Malone, died in 1990. Through her sketches “Katie Malone” and “How Dad Created the World” Ms. Portman has introduced her father to many within this community. Kedrick Roberts Kedrick Brown Roberts of Richmond and formerly of Rappahannock County died March 20. He is survied by three sisters Madames Ora Barbour of Washington, Cora R. Davis of Washington D.C. and Lillie R. Worrell of Bronx N.Y.; five nieces Joan R. Bailey, Charlottee Freeman, Divane Pittman, Marlene Worrell and Althea Williams; five nephews John M. and Theodus Barbour, John D. and Gregory D. Davis and Clarence Worrell and two god children Dexter B. Freeman and Margarite Me Williams. Also a devoted friend Mrs. Dorothy P. Hicks. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Second Baptist Chruch with Dr. James Harris, pastor officating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Richmond handled the arrangements. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" Phone 825-2361 Culpeper For Your Convenience 1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Eappafjannocfe J^etos Stop by our office on Main Street .Washington. 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The Rev. and Mrs. Lindsey Savage, another couple and the seniors from Massanova Christian Academy returned home Thursday from a senior class trip through the Southern States and into Mexico. iii m By MARIE F. ATKINS ►54\* J mtm....' Belated birthday greetings go out to my brother, Holtzman Frazier down in Fredericksburg who celebrated his day last Saturday and to my little neice, Jennifer Peregory who had her day on Sunday. Many from our area attended the funeral of Mrs. Lena Cline in Culpeper on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan and Mrs. George Butler were Monday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Burke. Sunday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier was his sister Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperry ville. ' Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Jenkins who formerly lived on the Boston-Castleton route have moved to Culpeper. A delightful meal “Breakfast In The Evening” was held at the Salem Fire Hall on Saturday evening and according to a spokesperson was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Corbin, former natives of our area will be celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Durant who spent the winter months in Florida returned home in time to enjoy the blizzard. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hash have returned home after spending the winter months in Arizona. Mr. Hash knew his garden would be waiting for him. American Heart Association WFPE HGHlINGF-OR VOUPIIFE 703/675-3338 Only $3.95 per week for a 1 inch space! BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. Sec Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 703/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6 00 Sat 7 30-4 00 Closed Sunday liROOF TRUSSES Direct From Factory FIRST COLONY HOMES Calverton. VA 703-788-4222 CONSTRUCTION KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 703-987-3145 EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION, LTD Land clearing, lakes, roads, riding arenas 703-777-2390 H.E. 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Hwy. 211 AmissvNIe, VA, one mile from Pott Office_ Residential Commercial Free Estimates & Delivery-Shop At Home Service HEATING Keys Heating & Air Conditioning York Heating SALES & SERVICE JOHN T. KEYS OWNER 547-3477 PLUMBING & HEATING PULLEN'S ELECTRIC AL & PLUMBING State Licenced \eu> & Old Work Pumps & Waterheaters in Stock-Installation h'rmm Estimates on A'«t* Work PHYSICIANS Anxiety Stress Center P.S. Vachher, M.D. Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry Gainesville, VA 703/754-8114 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICE AVAILABLE AT CULPEPER FARMERS CO-OP. INC BRANDY RD. CULPEPER, VA. 703/825-2200 STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Salt Handy Stnap Residential Commercial Reasonable Rales 703/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE ,VA PAINTING ALMIGHTY & CO. Professional Painting Interior/ Exterior Residential/ Commercial Reduced Winter Rates References Provided Free Estimates ■703-937-4520 PAVING *3C 2 INTERSTATE ASPHALT PAVING & SEALCOATING ► Driveways • Sealcoating ► Parking Lots • Repairs » Private Roads • Line Striping » Grading • Comm./ Re$id. Free Estimates Lie. / Ins 703-361-4439 STONE MASONRY Stone Masonry by Gary Jenkins Houses, Patios, Walls, Flagstone Chimneys, Fireplaces Thinstone & Log Chinking Call Quality Stone Masonry 703-778-5151 TAX SERVICE H & R BLOCK Behind the Post Office in Woshington, Vo. Monday - By app t only Wod & Fri 9:30am-12 Noon 675-3209 TV SALES A oroyuo COMTEK Electronic Sales & Service VCRs, Home Stereos Automobile Radios CB and Scanners Culpeper 703-825-I8B5 GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products. Channel Master Antennas, Gl & Drake Satellite Systems, Whirlpool Appliances Banco, VA. 703-923-4266 VACUUM CLEANERS ELECTROLUX Sales • Service Supplies Call Perry Smiley 547-3863 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA Sierra. Jotul, Waterford. Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. HIGH ST. CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 ftappafjannocfe iieto* NEXT DEADLINE March 24 mm*, HUH PIEDMONT PRESS Graphics Design & Full Color • Full Service Printing & Binding . Brochures, Business Forms, Books, etc Delivery to your home or business Orders taken at l&appaJjannock J8 eto£ 703/675-3338

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Auctions CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, March 27,1993 10:00 AM Rain or Shine CULPEPER AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES 2 Miles South of Culpeper, Virginia on Rt. 29 " NOTE: tVE WILL BE SELLING A LOT OF MERCHANDISE FROM AN ESTATE IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY:’ SOME ITEMS INCLUDE: 18 HP Sears Riding Mower (Like New) Troy Bill Roto Tiller (A-1 Condition) Small Garden Disc Lot Tools of Various Kinds Lot Nice Household Items OTHER MERCHANDISE: 198G Jeep Pickup Several Other Cars & Trucks WE MIGHT HAVE 19 FT BOAT & TRAILER IO SELL AT THIS AUCI ION. ALSO ' ’WE WILL SELL ANYTHING YOU BRING AND TURN IT INTO CASH1“ LUNclrt "SERVED *UCT'°NEE"; COL. tom REESE COL. TOM W. REESE cnnrm vncrn avctionw mmi trass. MAIN ST. cuLnmvAtmi PHOKEXUXSMM .^'y-zn I Since 1958 LIQUIDATOR CI-RTUTI D Si IU)M)F. D AUCTION NOTICE AM1SSVILLE VOL. FIRE DEPT. Sat., March 27,1993,6:30 p.m. Sale will be held indoors at the firehouse Farm bell Microwave oven Metal desks Basket Drafting table Dishes Office chairs (various types) Glasses Metal bookcases Toaster Credenza Lawn chairs Compressor & hose Safe Punch bowl & cups Wastebaskets - metal Paintings (3) Sliding glass door & frame Child's playset (swings, etc) Books Lead crystal glassware (new) Ice maker 8-track AM-R'A stereo Electric mixer 2 hp.-3 ph. electric pump Electric heater Wood burning stove 2 pr. roller skates Plastic cutting board 3 gal. salad oil Whirlpool electric stove with doubi£.«ygn Automatic potato peeler (commercial) Toys TV & stand stuffed animals Kitchen cabinets (wooden) Baby stroller Pictures & frames Carpet Left handed baseball glove rollaway bed 2 gal. anti-freeze Exercise bike Fireplace screen Manual typewriter Overstuffed furniture Hospital bed RCA video disc player Dehumidifier Other things to numerous to mention Food A Refereshment Available Sale conducted by: Bill Pavne Auctions, inc. VAJLF.330 Ri. 1, Box 1095 Amiuville, VA 22002 703-937-4142 GaUeiy • 675-3729 Home Sale held rain or shine Not Responsible For Accidents Ml PROCEEDS OF THIS AUCTION GO TO THE AMISSVILLE VOL FIRE DEFT. Announcements 3 Pizza Inn Seeking qualified franchises. Carry-out/ Delivery & full-services restaurants. Easy to open & operate. Over 423 operating restaurants and growing. For information, call 1800-680-9955. Tanning Bed and Booths: New, used, reconditioned and floor models. 40 to choose from $1500 to $3500. Cash and cqarry. The Tanning Clubs 804526-1811. Business 5 Opportunities Log Home Dealership Top log home manufacturer, seeks Dealer. Protected territory, high earning potential, full training & leads provided. Need not interfere with present employment. Models starting at $15696. 1-800-264LOGS(5647) Brentwood Log Homes 427 River Rock Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Business 5 Opportunities We buy Mortgagesand Trust Deeds. Did you sell property? Receiving payments? Why wait! Fast Cash now! Any size - Nationwide. Great prices. Call 1-800-659-CASH (2274). Mortgages Buyers of America. Wolff Tanning Beds- New commercial-home units from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today free new color catalog. 1-800-462-9197. Farm Equipment 14 and Supplies Hay (or Sale High quality round and square bales. 703-937-5160. Hay- 1000# round bales. Orchard- alfalfa clover mix. Fescue- clover mix. $20. 703-675-3761. Announcements ZEUS FISH HATCHERY Rt.2, Box 2 INK InwfMHl, W.V. 2S428 304-229-3654 12 miles N. of Winchester, Rt. 11 •UVE R8H FOR STOCKING PONDS & LAKES Over 32 Species Of Game Fish, Fancy Gold Fish Si Japanrse Koi Available •Fancy Water Ulles & Plants •ISRAELI FOR ALGAE CONTROL We Deliver or You Pick Up Also, UPS Delivery •COLORFUL CATALOG - (Upon Request) Wondering which way to turn ... i Find it fast Whatever yot'f oroblem, the Classifieds can telp. We list job opportunities, property tor renta1 and sale more-. Call us II you have something to sell. 3\appaf)amtocb J2etos 1-800-852-4797 Firewood 15 Firewood Quality & Select. Aged Oak & Other mixed hardwoods. Great Winter Specials! $120 A Cord, Cut, Split & Delivered most area! Heat For Cheap!! 703-955-4948 Garden Equip/ 17 Produce Garden Tillers Rear- tine Troy-Bilt tillers, at low, direct from the factory prices. For Free catalog with prices, special savings now in effect, and model guide, call toll free 1-800545-3800. Giveaways 18 Farm Trailers wanted. Farm trailers needed of any size or condition for tax deductible, charitable, donation to Great Meadow for its community activities work. Phone 703-253-5001 or Bob Hilton evenings 703253-5030. Instruction 25 Become e paralegal Join America's fastest growing profession. Lawyer instructed home study. The finest paralegal program available. P.C.D.I., Atlanta, Georgia. Free catalogue. 800-362-7070 Dept. LC73802. Livestock 40 For Sale Six Purebred Black Angus bulls & 13 heifers. Ray Cannon, 703-937-4900. Mac. for 42 Sale/Rent /class Bahama Cruise, 5 days/ 4 nights, underbooked! Must sell! Limited tickets. $279/ couple. Call 407-767-8100 ext.2120 Monday- Saturday 9am-9pm. Miac. for 42 Sale/Rent CMG/ Continental We sell office furniture and supplies, computer equipment, store fixtures and displays, jewelry, restaurant equipment, and much more! (804) 278-9592. Hunting Club Memberhlp Included use of 6000 acres in Northern Virginia for hunting, fishing, camping and target shooting. Call 703-643-2608. Mixed Wood $40/half cord Mixed Hay $1.25/bale. Locust Stakes $1.25 & up. Locust Post $2.00 & up. Used Stable Supplies: • Tack • Riding Boots • Etc. 703-987-8S15 Myrtle Beach Resort Vacation Rentals- Oceantront one and two bedroom condos, housekeeping included. Spring rates from $328/ week. Golf packages available. Free Brochure. 1-800-448-5653. Myrtle Beach SC: Luxury condominiums, oceanfront & ocean view, 2-3 bedrooms, private balconies. Free 40 page color vacation brochure on lodging. Affordable rates. Barefoot Vacations 1 -800-845-0837. Old Photographs copied. Reasonable prices. Call Cindy Mahan, 703-6753837. Printing Press Davidson Model 600. 12x18 sheet size, good rollers, receding stacker. Press is in excellent condition - ready to run - priced to sell. Call Steve at 703-687-5710. Specialized Hybrid 18 speed with barcons, many extras. Call 7Q3-777-7339. 1001 Things Free Simply for asking. 64 page book. Books, vitamins, tickets, beauty aids, baby products and much more. Sent $5.00: Northeast Media, Box 7354, Virginia Beach, VA 23458. Lost & Found 41 Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O. Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30a.m.-3:00p.m. Saturday 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Lost Animals • Shepherd cross, black and tan, male, 2-3 years old, name is Lancelot, lost near Rt. 627, one mile off Rt. 211. • German Shepherd cross, tan, male, name is Bemic, wearing red collar, lost on Rt. 637. • Canadian Malamute, female, white,,2 years old, 110 pounds, wearing red collar, lost Rt. 671, Spcrryvillc, name is Molly. • Chocolate Lab, 2 year old female, lost on Lake Front Royal. • Collie, tri-colored, 2 years old, male, name is Bo, wearing red collar, lost on Rt. 231 near Banco. • German Shepherd, Rex, 2 year old, black and tan male, lost on Rt. 640, Rixeyville. • Lab, black, male, neutered, 75 pounds, name is Bull Brown, leather collar, very friendly, lost in Flint Hill. Shelter Located U.S. 211 onto 639 Amissville, Virginia Miscellaneous 43 Wanted Antiques including furniture, crocks, glassware, cookie jars, toys, tools, kitchen items, pocket watches, milk bottles, etc. Will buy 1 piece or entire attic, basement or bedding contents. 703-636-6749. Mobile Home* 44 Sale/Rent Extra Nice 1986 14x70 Sterling: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, many extras, fully loaded. Must sell! Asking to take over payments. A great opportunity with no money up front. Only 7 years left on loan. 703635-6244 after 5:30pm. Musical 45 Instruments For Sale- Spinet-Console Piano. Wanted, responsible party to make low monthly payments. See locally. Call 1-800-327-3345. Musicians wanted: for classic rock band. Need keyboardist, guitarist, and vocalist. Call Mark 703439-3046 after 5pm. Leave a message. Office 46 Equipment Printing Press Davidson Model 600. 12x18 sheet size, good rollers, receding stacker. Press is in excellent condition - ready to run - priced to sell. Call Steve at 703-687-5710. Personals 47 Adoption: Loving Christian couple unable to have children want to give newborn a good home. Can pay medical and legal expenses. Call us toll free 1800-845-4950. American Retirement Homes - $1,000 + includes room, board, utilities, 24 hr. nurse assisted ambulatory/ non-ambulatory care. Charlottesville, Lexington, Norfolk, VA Beach, Clifton Forge, Emporia, South Hill, Tappahannock, Portsmouth, Gloucester, VA., also Pensacola, FI. 1-800999-6637. Bahama Vacation 5 daysJ 4 nights, hotel accommodations and cruise, underbookied corporate rate, $295/ couple. Limited supply 1-800-467-8728 ext 207. Licensed/ bonded members of BBB. Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of American Incorporated Support Group. 2nd Monday, monthly. 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m., Loudoun Hospital Center, Conference Room #3. Genealogy Program for IBM/ compatible PC's. Organize family tree. Display ancestors, immediate family, descendants. Display, print, exchange files. Call 703-430-8360 Old- Fashioned Weddings Candlelight ceremonies, outdoor weddings. Mountain Chapel overlooking river, near Gatlinburg. Everything provided. Accomodations. Romantic carriage ride. Reasonable prices. Charge cards accepted. Heartland/1 -800448-VOWS. Polish boy 17 anxiously awaiting host family. Enjoys sports, reading. Other Scanddmavian, European high school students arriving August. Call Irene (804) 746-8416 or 1-800-SIBLING. In Search Of ^48 Personals ★ ADOPTION * Loving childless couple wishes to adopt infant.^ill pay legal and medicalrexpenses. Call Jane or WilI,Collect 703-698-7630^ 'lit. Ql Happy Jack Skin Balm: Promote healing & hair growth to hot spots*bn dogs & cats without steroids. Available O-T-C At feed & drugstores. Sensitive, well mannered spayed female. Greet Dane, wants to be youfOCcasional paying guest when my parents travel. I prefer small dogs liko'my brother, but enjoy gdfltle large ones. I chase cats if they run. 703-847-0815<~ Rec. Equip/ Jbl Boats ft Access. ~ ★ ASTRO BOAT H* For Sale: 18’6” Astro Baas Boat, Mercury XR4 ISO, Motorguide Brute Trotting Motor, Drive on trailer tpfth spare, 2 depthfinders, builtin battery charger, jaokplate, hot foot, batteftefs, lull Flipping deck, garage kept. $11,600. Mike Day 301-540-6038, Evenings 703-668-6837. For Sale: 199118'6” Agffo Bass Boat, Mercury XR4 150, Motorguide Brute Trolling Motor, Drive on%ailer with spare, 2 depthfMers, built-in battery charter, jackplate, hot foot, batteries, full Flipping deck,"oarage kept. $11,600. Mike Day 301-540-6038, Evenings 703-338-4603. - Services - 52 Business Building Inspectlonajsy registered professional-Engineer. 703-643-2562. Chimney Sweepttig Refining “ eii/wflwnrt fctmc“ Full insured °l 703-675-3508 EARLY'S CARPET, INC. RL-211, i mile*, west of Post Office Amissville, V*. 703-937-5500 oc 1-800-870-9098;": Home Improvemefif Sanding & Reflnisriitfe hardwood floors Reasgrtfbie rates. Call Roger JOS635-2558 ■ *. • 1 I m I » $105,000 Firat Deedr “T note. 5 year balloorLT? years until balloon. n\ face rate. Will consider modest discount. 703-3477826 or 703-347-9328.

Convalescent Aids Loaned free of charge - wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, etc. from Jtappahannock Loan — Closet 703-987-8948 703-675-3609 , 703-937-4410 ; 703-675-3765 Stjrhanks Injmemory of our Brother and Nephew, HARRY F. LBWIS, who entered into eternal teat four yean ago today, March 19, 1989. Yqu had gone before we kn£w it, And only God knows why. Tty flower* placed beside yo*r grave, May whither and decay, Bu£ memories of our love foe you, Wfll never fade away. Aifit, Sister* and Brothers i Rentals - 60 Apartments 0ns bedroom located on WWate estate in separate Jjujlding includes all utilities -pCs washer/ dryer. $450/ ‘■•month. Amissville. 703937-5636 evenings/ weekends. Available April 1st. •'Washington, Virginia 2 bedroom apartment. Single „ Decouple only, References . Insecurity deposit required. 703-987-8144 days/ 703^5-4228 evenings. Washington Virginia- 1 bmlroom apartment available April 1st. $350/ month plus electric. Credit check and security deposit. No pets. Call after 6:30pm, ‘SBB-675-3637. miK Rentals - 61 Commercial Town of The Plains: 2 commercial office spaces: 2 rooms with a 1/2 bath on the park in the Plains, $350/ ■month. Available May 1st. -GaH Aiera, Armfield, Miller A. Assoc. Real Estate, 1703-687-6395. Rentals- 63 Jlpoae Blind new spacious one bedroom house on 4 acres war Woodville. Fully equipped, unfinished basement. Deck. Air-condition. $560/ month. Call 202-3872311. /Government Homes from Ah<U repair). Deliquent tax property. Repossessions. ■Xflur area (1) 805-9628090 Ext. GH-1522 for currant repo list. •.TTTJTwo bedroom, one bath house in small village. $375 per month plus security deposit. Must have good local references. 703-987-8347 after 5pm. Pied-a-Tene. Tired of blizzards and Route 66. Inexpensive fully furnished efflciency in townhouse, Capitol Hill, 1'/2 blocks to metro. $525 utilities inufcded. 202-546-2385. T& Plains House with bean near th'e Great Meadow Race Course: 3 Irooms, 1 Vi baths, _ intry kitchen, fireplace/ 7 stall bam, center aisle with 2 watered paddocks & hay storage. $1,800/ month. Available May 1st. Call Alera, Armfietd, Miller & Assoc. Real Estate, 1-703887-6395. We are seeking a larger ' heme to rent with immedi‘ ejj occupancy in Leesburg ..Ml nearby areas. Need 4 ••bedrooms, garage and - family room. Prefer single *■ f#'ly dwelling. Great ref; ettnces. Cali Debbie, 703l 7ar-7443. Recorder avail•apte all hours. IHfntilf 68 Wanted Rental wanted in Fauquier County. Call 349-9141. Roommates 09 Wan ted/Avail. Bluemont: Bssuttful large Mountain Stone House to •hare with male/ female. Lots of land. Wood floors, 16' ceilings, indoor basketball court. Outdoor enthusiast preferred. Must be outgoing & like animalsl $250 per month, +1/3 utilities. Call Jeff 703-9553718. Real Estate- 71 For Sale Appomattox County, VA. 142 acre farm, about 3 miles East of Appomattox. Fronts highway 460 & state road. Approx. 60 acres open, good farm land, hay land, small pond, springs, streams, and lakesife. $125,000. Owner financing, Douglas Branch, 804352-8259 or 804-3520681. Condo/ Apartment For Sale - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - terrace level. Ceiling fans, Rolladen blinds, unlimited 9 hole golf included. Large pool, 2 clubhouses. Walk to bank, shopping. 15 minutes to beach-front. Located in Stuart, Florida. 55 or older only. $40,000. Please call (407) 2860520. Got a Campground membership or timeshare? We’D take it. America’s most successful resort resale clearinghouse. Call resort sales information toll free hotline 1 -800-423-5967. Real EstateOwner 72 ★ SAVE $$$ ★ Camping Resort: North Fork, Shenandoah River, Front Royal, Va. $6,000/ Deeded lot. Open all year, 24 hour security. Camping, tennis, miniature golf, ball/ soccer fields, 3 swimming pools, planned activities. Coast-to-Coast Resort membership available. 1992 yearly dues $270. Great family fun! 703-9554831. Clarke Co.—12 acres. Looking for country property with a picturesque building site? Gently rolling bluegrass pasture with distant views of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Land with plenty of space to build your own home, have your own garden with fruit trees, keepnorses/ cattle. Privacy guaranteed by Clarke zoning. Near golf course, large medical center/ colleges. Well located in the farming area between Berryville/ Winchester. Low taxes. $59,500. Less for cash. Bring $500 deposit. Owners: Wayne Long 703-8969064; Allan Long 703-7408202. Leesburg - Near elementary and high school. Beautiful home with three (3) bedrooms + loft; master suite with sitting room and jacuzzi bath; marble foyer and powder room; spacious living and dining rooms; large eat-in kitchen and family room; sunroom; 30 ft. deck; full unfinished basement; 2-car garage. Owner leaving area. $269,000. Leave message or call after 6:00pm. 703777-8560. Lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bath renovated home near Flint Hill Va. New electric, plumbing, insulation. Pella door and windows, 2 acres, beautiful views. $99,000. 703-675-1012. Leesburg/ Oakvlew - 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape Cod, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, separate dining room with chairrail, central air. $126,900. 703-7778154. Real Estate - 74 Wanted ★ FARMLAND ★ Wanted to buy 50-100 acres of good quality, welldrained, arable farm land with water for agriculture. P.O. Box 540, Gordonsville 22942. We Pey Cash for deeds of trust or mortgage notes secured by real estate. First or second trusts. Quick settlements. Call today! Cambridge Investment 703662-2300. Manufactured/ 75 Custom Housing Completely Finished Homes built on your lot. No money down. Builder participation with closing costs. Thirty plans to choose from. Ten-year H.O.W. Warranty. Sinaledigit financing rates. Call American Family Homes, Richmond 1-800-4687310, or Fredericksburg 1800-468-7320. •Rentals - Apartments V / LEESBURG LOUDOUN HOUSE APARTMENTS SECTION 8 UNITS AVAILABLE NO WAITING LIST IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS SPACIOUS 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED CENTRAL AIR & HEAT it 703/777-7303 1 Own-Span Moo,-Frf. £t 1 lain-1 pm Sal. 6 Manufactured/ 75 Cuatom Homing ★PRICED LOW# MoW I* Horn* Double Wide. 1965- Marsh Run. Bealeton. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, central air, washer/ dryer, eat-in kitchen with pantry, many other improvements have been made. Located near front of park. Excellent condition. $13,000.703439-2256. Business 78 Notices The annual report ot the Patricia and Robert M. Darby Foundation is available for inspection at Millwood Farm, WoodviHe, Virginia 22749. Robert M. Darby, Manager. 01295959 Legal 80 Notices OMISSION AND ERRORS Although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers, the publisher does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by error(s) or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied. Notice of error(s) must be called to the attention of the Display or Classified department, depending on the type of advertisement, immediately following first publication and prior to subsequent publications. Vehicles 84 For Sale Ford - Mercury - Lincoln, trucks included. New 93 s sold at $100 below factory invoice. Call for price quote 1-800-995-9575. Recorded message. Tennessee Motor Co., Johnson City, TN. Trucks- 85 For Sale cruise, AC, 360 V-8 Quad Trac, runs great, needs a transmission. $500 Or Best Offer. Call 955-4948/ 9553718. ★ MUST SELL * '91 Nissan pickup. 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Please send resume by March 26, 1993: The Rappahannock County Library, P.O. Box 55, Washington, VA 22747. Claim* Manager Growing company seeking an experienced claims manager who is well versed in Workers' Compensation insurance. Must be selfmotivated, enthusiastic, decisive, capable of leading a staff of adjusters, analysts and clerks. Currently processing claims in several states. Only the experienced need apply. Please send resume to: P.O. Box 31023, Raleigh. NC 27622-1023. Covenant Transport Now hiring OTR Drivers the best team pay in the industry. 27c - 29c per mile plus mileage ana longevity bonus, motel/layover pay, loading/unloading pay, paid insurance requiremints, age 23 with 1 yr. verifiable OTR. Class A CDL with Haz/Mat 1-800-441-4394. Drtvers-Cardlnal Freight announces a new pay plan for experienced drivers. Start up to 26c mile, reach 32c mile, plus 1 1/2c bonus. Benefits include vacation, paid holidays, company paid pension program, 401K, short/ long term disability, life insurance, exceptional medical insurance package. Call today!! 1-800-388-7185 Roanoke; 1-800-955-0615 Richmond; EOE, Now hiring, M/F. Drivers now hiring OTR single and team drivers to fill late model conventionals. Pulling vans and reefers, mileage pay, loaded and empty, benefits, paid vacations, rider program, sign on bonus, free insurance and prescription card with family plans available, singles average 10-15K miles, teams average 20K miles per month, paid weekly, home every other weekend. Must be 23 years of age with 2 years OTR experience. Rudolph Transporation 1-800-2312295. Drivers: start 24 cents-26 cents. Earn to 30 cents, home regularly, free medical/dental, retirement, $1,000 tarp pay, safety bonus, conventional. Require 23 yrs & 1 yr OTR. Hornady Truck Line 1-800343-7989. Drivers (truck)- Tandem Dump. Earn up to $12.75 per hour- must have driving experience, CDL, DOT physical and clean driving record. Contact: J.B. Shotwell & Son, Sterling, Va. 703-450-2340. Drivers Wanted- flatbed experience, new conventionals, paid weekly loaded/empty miles, life/health insurance, bonus rider program. Advanced distribution system - 800-364-1047 24 hours- 7 days week. Truck Drivers- the relocation services division ot North American Van Lines, Inc., needs owner operators immediately. Up to $5,000 contact signing bonus and $200,00 guaranteed line-haul offering per year for top quality van operators with 2 years exp. in household goods or electronics. For those w/no exp., tuition-free training is avail. Lease or purchase avail. 1-800-348-2147 Dept. VJ-45 GARDENER Gardener needed for Fauquier County, Virginia Estate. Duties include a wide range of landscape maintenance duties including turf management, plant selection, growing, planting, irrigation, pruning, mulching, weeding and pest control and equipment maintenance. Experience in maintenance of flower and vegetable gardens is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and demonstrated abilities. To apply send resume and three references to: iMnimnI FA Box 1787 KdtofcanfcVa. 221170 Mechanic experienced with Mack trucks and CAT equipment. Contact J. B. ShotWell and Son 703-4502340. SPUR MAGAZINE in Middleburg has an immediate opening for an advertising sales representative to sell trade and local retail accounts. Primarily telephone sales required. Sales experience helpful. Horse industry knowledge essential. Resume, references and salary needs to: Sheryl Heckler, SPUR, P.O. Box 85, Middleburg, VA 22117. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIANS On-call positions available at residential substance abuse treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor consumer activities and ensure consume safety. Will work flexible hours as needed. Exp. in human services. $8.03/hr. Apply with Board application by 12:00 Noon, 4/2/93 to Personnel, Rappahannock- Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Truck Drivers - Starting pay up to 26 cents, with performance increases at 3 & 6 months. Home every 10-14 days. Must be 25+ w/2 years OTR experience HazMat endorsement. Decker Transport, 800634-5150, ask for Dept. Ask for Dept. S-76. WANTED EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON Needed for occasional weekday and/or weekend work in craft store located in Rappahannock County. Please send resume to: Blind Box RG P.0. Box 631 Warrenton, Va. 22186 CUSTOMER SERVICE Fast-paced, growing company near 166 has FT entry level openings starting at $7 per hour. Must pass typing test. 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Small fruit need just the right place Many people are discovering the pleasure of growing fruits in the home garden. Unfortunately, the plants often are placed in undersirable locations, resulting in poor performance and low yields. The ideal site for small fruit production generally is in full sun, and is gently sloped to promote good air flow. Soil should be well drained, yet moist and high in organic matter. It is most practical to have an irrigation system, particularly during dry weather. Start with a Place Free of Weeds The site for any small fruit planting should be free of perennial weeds such as dandelions or quackgrass. These weeds are extremely difficult to remove once the crop is in place. Fortunately, several methods are available for elminating noxious weeds. Repeated cultivation is effective, but time consuming. Black plastic is useful for weed eradication if it is placed over the site the previous year. Glyphosate (Roundup or Kleen-up), a non-selective herbicibe, can be applied the previous spring to kill perennial weeds. Read the label and follow the directions carefully before application. strawberries grow best in a sunny location on a well-drained, sandy loam soil with a pH of 6.2. However, they can be productive over a broader range of soil types. Strawberries are not tolerant of extremes in pH (less than 5.5 or greater than 7.0), so this should be tested the year prior to planting. A site that has been previously cultivated would be perferable to a new site, but only if tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplants, raspberries, or strawberries have not been grown there before. These crops may leave certain disease in the soil which will adversely affect strawberry growth. Avoid Grubs They Eat Roots If the site was lawn, be sure there are no grubs infesting the soil. Grubs will quickly eat the roots of the new plants. The ideal site for raspberries is sunny with sandy loam soil. Fortunately for the home gardener, raspberries tolerate a broad range of soil types. An important requirement, however, is well-drained soil. Do not plant raspberries in sites where water accumulates after a rain, or where the water table is within four feet of the soil surface. A common cause of death in raspberries is “wet feet.” Selecting a site somewhat higher than nearby land improves drainage and reduces the danger of cold injury and late spring frost. If possible, destroy all wild brambles within 500 feet of the planting, or choose a site far removed from woodlots and old fields to prevent the spread of viral disease from wild plants. As with strawberries, a previously cultivated site is perferable, but only if tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, strawberries, or raspberries have not been grown there previously. If using such a site is impossible, select cultivars with Verticillium wilt resistance. Blueberries Need Acid Soil Locate blueberries in a sunny site on a sandy-peat soil of optimal performance. They will tolerate heavier soils with good aceration and drainage, high organic matter eontect, and adequate moisture. Few soils are immediately suitable for blueberry cultivation because many have a pH above 5.5. The most important step in growing blueberries is maintaining an acid soil. If the pH of your soil is greater than 5.5, but less than 7.0, you may increase the acidity with applications of sulfur. Virginia Cooperative Extension agents can recommend the amount of these materials needed for your specific soil type. The acidity of the soil will increase very slowly after application, so soil modification should begin at least one year prior to planting. It is impractical to modify alkaline soils (pH greater than 7.0). A soil test provides specific recommendations for pre-plant fertilization. Select a location with good air flow, and grow only those cultivars that are hardy to your area. Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. March exhibit at BRAC Gallery The work of artist Judith Einstmas of Cross Junction, is currently on display at the Blue Ridge Arts Council Gallery at 305 E. Main Street in Front Royal. Einstman works in pastel which is a dry medium, and is defined as “drawing”, and in serigraph, which is another name for silk screen - which gives the work and textured look. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and there is no charge. REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY Real estate transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Richarm Mountain Association to John C. Sawhill and wife, 25.009 acres, tract 5, Rich Arm Mountain, Hampton District. $100,000. Jean J. Jacob and wife to Carolyn Kay Elgin, .5365 acre, Piedmont District. $82,000. Timothy C. LeBarron and wife to Charles Hunter Sager and wife, lot 11, 12, 13 and 14, block 2, section D, plat 4, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. $65,000. Joseph J. Scherschel and wife to Susan M. MacNelly, 66.8755 acres, parcel 3, Wakefield District. $200,000. Helen M. Frenge to James E. McGrail, 28.51 acres, Wakefield District. $32,500. John D. Rosenberger and wife and others to Edwin Adolph Estes and wife, 1.8254 acres and 2.4370 acres, Jackson District. $34,000. Edwin A. Estes and wife to Thomas G. Taylor, 1.8254 acres and 2.4370 acres, Jackson District. $34,000. James R. Hendrick to Kenneth L. Thompson and wife, parcel B, Piedmont District. $175,000. James Arthur Combs, Jr. and others to Steven Freeman Martin, parcel 3, 54.8711 acres, Hampton District. $181,074.63. Kenneth L. Thompson and wife to Richard C. Lessard and wife, 18.6 acres, Jackson District. $65,100. Combo Real Estate Rates available for 15 Newspapers! Call Today 703-675-3338 Peter T. Aurich and wife to Charles H. Wilson and wife, 5.35 acres, Stonewall District. $12,000. William W. Taylor and wife to David W. Pickeral and wife, 1.7418 acres, Piedmont District. $123,125. IF QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS is a consideration, then you must see this custom designed and built home located on over 5 private, wooded acres. Stream, views and lots more. Call now to see this ONE OF A KIND home. $224,500. ERA PAYNE REALTY, INC. ... 813 South Main Street H Culpeper, Va. 22701 825-8275 M Each office independently owned and operated. WHY A BUYER’S AGENT As a property buyer, wouldn't you prefer to engage an agent who represents your interests, and only your interests? Have you been frustrated by going from one REALTOR to the next, only to. be shown properties that do not really fit your criteria? Is your time truly valuable? Do you need quality printed information on available properties so that you can select and visit only those properties that really interest you? Would you like to hear candid assessments of the condition and value of properties, from your agent? If your answer to these questions is “YES”, and you are serious about purchasing a country house near the Blue Ridge, then get serious help. Call: BOB NAYLOR The Buyer's Agent at <» R E A L T V (800) 292-3548 1993 HOME & GARDEN ten E Publication Date: APRIL 21 Space & Copy Deadline: Wednesday at Noon APRIL 7 Appearing in Fauquier Times-Democrat and Rappahannock News * Landscaping Home Interiors Home Improvement Furniture Gardening Remodeling Contact Your Advertising Representative at: &appafjannocfe 675-3338 HELP for real estate buyers THE BUYER'S AGENCY, INC. Washington, VA 22747 703-675-1190 David Welch 703-937-5754 Butch Zindell Buyer Broker Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 703-987-8088 /office ROCK MILLS - Very private 6.36 acre tract, view, stream, deedecL access road. $39,500. AMISSVILLE - Like new 2-story home, 3 bedrooms, 2Vz baths, carport, porches, workshop, 5.7 acres with pond. $149,000. Owner will finance. SPERRYVILLE - 20x38 frame building on .75 acre lot, town sewer, state road frontage. *50,000. Owner will finance. James W. Leake Jon Morgan 987-8236 987-8500 John Eubank Bud Cottier 987-8146 675-3291 20 acres, mostly open near Old Rag, stream, building sites. Good value at $3,500/acre. Cape Cod home with views from high on a hill, workshop/barn. 2 acres. $139,900. Near the end of the hollow on state maintained road is this 52+ acre farmette. Pasture and Woods. Charming 2 story frame farmhouse in excellent condition. Pond. View. Only minutes to 1-66. Great for weekends or full time. $249,000. EILEEN M. DAY, REALTORS □ 675-3567 675-3887 The Clopton House Box 126 Washington, Virginia 22747 675-3033 The Country Properly People 937-3185 SPRING HAS SPRUNG!! 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