Rappahannock News, September 8, 1993

. V.. ( \. 4 V/ ”> \ r- " r- ' „' T !• i! .! A . T s' E.LH-AE < SER ; At. SETT- ilTH A C APITOL PAID CIRCULATION NOW 2,950 Mi - Subject to ABC Aiidr RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS r#-®*' x— ■*' ' O -*-*1'*. ^••ow'v. r#-v*v* "v / > mm® Vim SSsC >’ <■' A’ ■- •‘*v,§?ThaA'' “ ^ ~ ■ P. t.L-;;:s Z vMv ■it it j-X -"tf -xr-«'r-gr 45th Year, No. 36 V , .-w^r-v ,. S , ;Af_, r[u.ahnnnock County's Family Newspaper Since 1877 .. i- J-#'" ', • •\ *£:' >' i'*x v .. '. v5 ,,v-*-r • ■• > > -sr^rs- t* ■■*<*.* ^5 C.qT £3;i a/ fi f ■ - a« e a* it ■ -V --Att ~T—~n-r —" y • • ,r •rrT'F'rrr-f;: 5;; f_ \ >, a-' w^^-Vvfr * , * - ^ A J’t " ' /T .TV -. — / ,P’;f eV ' c<v a- • *£'&: 16 pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1993 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 cents Computer Classroom Opens at RCES By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The RJR/Nabisco Twenty-first Century Schools project at the elementary school is more prominent than ever this year as the year begins with the first classroom fully equipped with computers. Fourth grade teacher Lelo Wolfe’s room has the county’s first computer classroom with 24 computers, a network server and a printer. The computers are built into the desks in the room so the desks can also be used for book, and pencil and paper work. The computers that were in the room last year have been moved into the other two fourthgrade classrooms, and the three classrooms all have air conditioning. The school also has ordered new boards to replace the chalkboards in the fourth grade rooms. The new boards will use washable colored markers. When the computers were cleaned over the summer, dust from outside and from chalk was found in the disk drives. The air conditioning and new boards are expected to reduce dust. All fourth graders will use the computer classroom for mathematics and keyboarding classes. The RJR/Nabisco team is working to complete programming for fourth-grade math and then will begin programming for language arts. The elementary school library also received air conditioning over the summer. In addition librarian Aney Massie has computer software to develop a computerized catalogue and check out system. Principal David Smith said he expects the process of developing the catalog to take most of this school year, so the system will be ready for use at the start of the 1994-95 school year. The software is similar to that ; ufced by high school librarian Beth Scott, so once the system is operating the schools will be able to share book^and other materials. . Another innovation this year has already happened. Last Wednesday evening incoming kindergarten children and their parents were invited to the first Kindergarten Orientation. Children and parents got to meet the teachers, ride a school bus and learn about classroom and bus procedures without the busyness of ' fee day or the first day of school. •;* “We had a wonderful turnout,” ’ Assistant Principal Raye Tupper ■ said. The children and their parents filled three buses for a trial bus run to Washington and back. They learned about the special care taken of the young children to make certain they ride the right bus. Mrs. Tupper said she felt certain the Summer Snack Rappahannock News Stall Photo Bruce Sloane Supper is Dahlia nectar for a swallowtail butterfly. orientation, tried for the first time this year, will help the children feel better prepared for the first day of school Because one of the federally funded Chapter 1 reading labs was eliminated in the current budget, half of one of the mobile units in back of the school wras free. The elementary school provided that space to the school psychologist. It can also be used for small meetings, Mr. Smith said. The second speech therapist position was made full-time meaning that the space which served See Computer, Page A-8 t Old Bag Bulletins Wolf s Rep Here Sept. 9 Donna Crowley, a representative of 10th District * Congressman Frank Wolf, will be at the Rappahannock ; County Extension office on Gay Street in Washington from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9. Mrs. Crowley ; will be available to talk w ith constituents who need : assistance or have problems of a Federal nature. For more information call Mrs. Crowley at 667-0990. Library Series Continues t> ; The Friday series at the Rappahannock : County Library w ill continue this wTeek, featuring a : program on the Battle of New Market. The program : begins at 8 p.m. Call the library, 675-3780, for more I information. Government at a Glance • Board of Supervisors: 2 p.hi. meeting, 7:30 p.m. public hearings, Wednesday, Sept. 8, Court House. I; • Washington Town Council: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, ; Sept. 8, Town Hall. Regular monthly meeting. ■ ; • Washington Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Friday, II Sept. 10, public hearing, zoning ordinance. r * • School Board, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, * Rappahannock County High School. Regular monthly meeting. , - Friends of Library Plan Fund Raiser The Rappahannock County Library is starting a drive to replenish and enhance its collection of classic adult and children’s literature. Several events are planned to raise awareness and funds to fill in deficits and refurbish worn volumes considered classics. The activities include a fund raising party and an “Adopt-a-Classic" drive. The Friends of the Library will hold a fund-raiser at The Meadows, home of FOL president Edwar$ Barton and his wife, Martha in Washington at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. A light buffet and music suitable for dancing spanning several generations will be provided. , , See Library, Page A-7 High School Offers New Advanced Math, History Staff Hopes To Raise 'School Spirit' By SHARO^ KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer At the high school this year the major changes will be in class offerings. Advanced placement U.S. history will be offered for the first time this year. Nineteen juniors have signed up to take the class. AP history teacher Jeanne Grymes said that the class will prepare students to take the AP exam. A passing grade can earn a students up to one year of college credit. The class will be “more in depth” than the regular junior-year American history class, she said. The students will be expected to “critically examine” the issues of history. Besides the college level textbook, the students will be expected to read two secondary textbooks, one a collection of primary source readings, and two novels: Rolvagg’s Gicuits in the Earth and Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath. Mrs. Grymes said students “are already getting fired up about American history.” Two new math courses will be offered this year. One section of Math 8 will be offered as a lab course. Math teacher Janet Long and home economics teacher Linda Robinson will be team teaching this class. The students will use both teachers’ classrooms. The class is intended to give students practical experience in applying mathematics to real-world situations. Another new math ' class will be problem solving using computers the first semester and probability and statistics the second. Taught in the computer lab, the students will be exposed again to realw orld mathematics problems and expected to use computers to solve them. All of the faculty is involved in an effort See School, Page A-8 Opposition Gains Power As REC Reconsiders By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is considering alternative routes as opposition mounts to the proposed 10-mile 100-foot wide right-of-way and new transmission line from Potomac Edison’s substation in Sperryville to REC’s substation near Rixeyville. When REC representatives first presented the proposed route to the Board of Supervisors earlier this summer, the supervisors made it clear they would prefer for REC to let Potomac Edison serve REC’s Rappahannock customers, and if that could not be arranged, they suggested REC look for another route to provide additional electricity to the Rixeyville substation. They specifically suggested REC consider getting power instead from the Hazel switching station just inside the Culpeper County line near Boston. This small facility is a connecting point for Potomac Edison and VEPCO. Now, REC is apparently considering a line from Sperryville to the Hazel switching station and and three routes from there to Rixeyville. Engineer Rick Bywaters has shown a map of the several alternative routes using the Boston facility to Natalie Emery, a landowner along the original route, and Robert Anderson, supervisor from StonewallHawthom District, which includes many of REC’s Rappahannock customers. Mr. Anderson said a map showing these routes is available at the REC Culpeper office. See Power, Page A-8 7 High-Voltage Debate Summer!s End Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan It’s off the bus and ready for school for these eager students. Rappahannock News Graphic/John Bretschneider Disease Threatens Hemlocks Most of the eastern hemlock trees in Shenandoah National Park and surrounding areas are unhealthy and dying because of an infestation from a sap-sucking insect, the hemlock woolly adelgid. With their lacy needle-covered branches, eastern hemlocks often form thick stands. The insects could cause the loss of many, perhaps all, of these trees in the Park and surrounding Blue Ridge, including Rappahannock County. Loss of these trees would have sweeping consequences because of the changes in the composition of the many plants and animals associated with the eastern hemlock. Not the least would be a reduction in recreational and aesthetic values. The'hemlo«fc wooly adelgid feeds at the base of the needles and twigs of the eastern hemlock, withdrawing plant fluids. This can lead to needle loss and reduced growth. Severe damage, including tree death, is more likely if the insect population is high or if the tree is already stressed See Hemlock, Page A-8

General District Court Docket The following cases were heard/ in Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 7: Donnie Donnell Carter, break and enter, continued to Nov. 8; grand larceny, continued to Nov. 8. Billy C. Chadwick, bad check, continued six months. Jeremy Adam Clem, arson, continued to Oct. 5. Shawn Alan Hamrick, arson, continued to Oct. 12. Loretta Rea Gordon Turner, forge and utter, continued to Oct. 12. Glenn Audrey Hitt, carry concealed weapon, continued to Oct. 5; possess alcohol under 21, continued to Oct. 5; drunk in public, continued to Oct. 5. Julia Dianne Brazier, destroy private property, dismissed, paid $46 cost. David J. Welch-, assault and batter, dismissed, paid $46 cost; destroy private property, dismissed. John Wayne Childrey, embezzlement, continued to Sept. 6, 1994. Donna Sue Jackson, four counts of forge and utter, continued to Oct. 12. Raymond Richard Veldran Jr., possession of marijuana, continued one year; fail to appear, dismissed. Meredith Burk, possess alcohol under 21,$100, $75 suspended. James Wichelm Wilcox, possess alcohol under 21, $100/26, $100 suspended. Thomas Junior Starks, carry concealed weapon, $100/22, $75 suspended, 10 days, 10 days suspended. William Pfingston Brad, 69/55, reduced to speeding 64/55, $27/26. Chong Dae Choi, 69/55, $42/31. Bill A. Cornwell, no county sticker, continued to Oct. 5; drive suspended/revoked, continued to Oct. 5; improper registration, continued to Oct. 5; no liability insurance, continued to Oct. 5. George Davies Dodson, 71/55, reduced to speeding 64/55, $27/26. Michael Patrick Fischetti, 74/55, $57/31. Michael Barnes Fisher, 70/55, $45/26. Bruce Edward Sheppard, drive suspended/revoked, continued to Oct. 5; expired county sticker, con tinued to Oct. 5. Pierce Brian Thomas, 71/55, $48/31. Stephen Allen Abel, unauthorized sticker on windshield, $15/26; fail to wear seat belt, $25. Rebecca Gail Anderson, 67/55, $36/31. Shirley J. Arnold, 69/55, $42/26; no valid inspection, $15/2. Ye Cha Atzeni, 67/55, $36/26; no valid inspection, $15/2. Mark Babyak, 70/55, $48/26. Janet Elizabeth Benson, 67/55, $36/26. Steven Frank Brotherton, 71/55, $48/26. James Judson Bryant III, reckless driver (68/45), continued; fail tc wear seat belt, continued. William Cameron Jr., fail to yield right of way, $50/26. Mildred Lenora Clanagan, drive suspended/revoked, $200, operators license suspended 90 days, 90 days in jail, 90 days suspended. Robert L. Colyer, overwidth vehicle, $30/26; overlength vehicle, $30/2. Jennie D. Dennis, 70/55, $45/26. Stephen Michael Drye, fail to wear seat belt, $25. Paul Edward Esch, 67/55, $36/26; fail to wear seat belt, $25. Keith G. Fleming, 68/55, $39/26. Donald Scott Foster, no valid inspection, $25/31. Paul Ferguson Gallagher, 70/55, $45/31; use a radar detector, $30/2. Cary Craig Gaulding, 74/55, $57/26. Siane Theresa Gerrits, 74/55, $57/26. *Forest Wade Ashton Gonzalez, 68/55, $39/26. Donna G. Haldane, no valid inspection, $15/26. Jennifer I. Hall, 72/55, $51/31. Michael Robert Hammond, insufficient tire tread, $25/31; Tail to wear seat belt, $25. Kenneth Edward Harlow, defective equipment/windshied, $25/31. Cynthia Amelia Hayes, 70/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/31. Willard Hayes Jr., 67/55, $36/26. Jonathon Herndon, drive suspended/revoked, continued; defective equipment, continued; fail to wear A Registrar of Voters will be available on the following days for the Purpose of Visiting, to take their applications to register to vote, qualified persons who are unable to apply for Voter Registration in person at the office of the General Registrar due to a continuing illness or physical disability that has existed for at least thirty days: Wednesday, September 15,1993 Forms for requesting such a visit may be obtained by writing to the address shown below or by calling 703-675-3739 on Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. A properly completed form must be received by the General Registrar not less than five days prior to-any approved day shown above in order for a visit to be scheduled on that day. Nancy S. Leake General Registrar Rappahannock County Gay Street, Courthouse P.O. Box 236 Washington, Virginia 22747 Yes! Please enter my new subscription to saw ftappafjannocfe JJetos Subscription rates bp null: Rappahannock.$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S.$24.00/yr. NAME. ADDRESSCITY_ -STATE_Z1PMail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN #'s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every V^ednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 22186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Second class postage paid at Warrenton, Va. and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. seat belt, continued. Jonathon Samuel Hill, disregard stop sign, $20/26; no operators license in possession, $15/7. Jannie Welburn B. Hoffman, 69/55, $42/31. Robert James Hommel Jr., 66/55, $33/31. George Hoon Jo, 69/55, $42/31. Douglas Wavne Jones, 71/55, $48/26. Michael Brian Kenney, 68/55, $39/31. Zaven Setrak Khachaturian, 68/55, $39/26. Timothy Curtis King, 68/55, $39/31; fail to wear seat belt, $25. Raleigh Edward Kraft Jr., 68/55, $39/26. John Richmond Laylock Jr., 70/55, $45/31; no operator license in possession, $15/2. Linwood Richard Leary, 71/55, continued six months, paid $26 cost. Pete J. Lee, 69/55, $42/31. Sebong Lee, 67/55, $36/31. Luis Hugo Malpartida, fail to stop at stop sign, $20/26. Jason Paul McCandless, 71/55, $48/26. John C. Quintin McCoy, 60/45, $45/31. Ricky D. McDonald, overlength vehicle, $30/26; overwidth vehicle, $302. Dennis P. McGurk, 74/55, continued. Diane Dobberstein Morley, 67/55, $30/26. James Kemp Neill, 69/55, $42/26. §hirely Ann Mokes, 73/55, $54/26. Matthew David Plank, 67/55, $36/26. Roy Lee Plant. 71/55, $48/26. Johnny Ray Pullen Jr., 68/55, continued; driving under influence, continued. Christopher A. Purdham, 73/55, $54/26; fail to wear seat belt, $25. James Allen Reillv III, 68/55, $39/31. Suzanne Valerie Salkauskas, reckless driving (90/55), continued. Walter Joseph Savoy Jr., 69/55, $42/26. Douglas Michael Shaner, 78/55, continued to Nov. 2. Gamaathaga Nihal Soysa, 74/55, $57/26. Jeffrey Lee Stevens, 68/55, $30/31. Kevin Flynn Tranum, 66/55, $33/26. Fernando Valencia, 70/55, $45/26. Raymond Richard Veldran Jr., drive suspended/revoked, $100/26, operators license suspended 30 days, 30 days, 30 days suspended; no valid inspeciton, dismissed. Kira Jov Von Eichel, 72/55, $51/31. Valerie Irene Vrettos, 70/55, $4526. Delia Irene Wagner, 68/55, $39/26; fail to wear seat belt, $25. Leslie JoAnn Wallace, 68/55, $39/26. Kevin Brian Weaver, 67/55, $36/31. Bruce H. Wetteroth, no valid inspection, $15/31. Chris Alain Wyvell, 67/55, $36/31. Steven Scott Yergovich, 67/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/26; fail to wear seat belth. Lon Thomas Adams, 71/55, $48/26. Frankc G. Andrews, 68/55, $39/26. Brock Marley Baroteai, 69/55, $42/26. Kenneth F. Biller, 69/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/26, $25 suspended. Daniel Lloyd Bright, operate uninspected vehicle, $25/31. Annette Schadeberg Bristol, 67/55, $36/31. Dwight Elma Brvant, 70/55, $45/26. Charles Eppie Burke, no registration in possession, complied wTith law. Andrew James Byerly, 70/55, $45/26. Jose Villamizar Camilo, 68/55, $39/26. Edward C. Chauncey Jr., 69/55, $42/26. Eileen Dent Clark, 67/55, $36/26. Douglas Arthur Colson, 71/55, $48/26. Isabel Corradine, 74/55, $57/26. Philip S. Covington, 69/55, $42/31. Richard R. Crandall, 71/55, continued to Oct. 5. Stephen S. Crotty, 71/55, $48/26; fail to wear seat belt, $25. Si Tan Dang, 68/55, $39/26. Wayne Allen Darr, 68/55, $39/26. Timothy Michael Darrow, 68/55, $39/26. Angela Smith Denson, 74/55, $57/26. Walter Churchill C. Diehl, 68/55, $39/31. . Kenneth C. Diman, 71/55, $48/26. John J. Drinkwater, 68/55, $39/31. Sharon Jean Duckett, 68/55, $39/26. William John Erbacher, reckless driving (81/55), reduced to speeding 74/55, $57/26, $57 suspended. Carroll Junior Frazier, reckless driving (85/55), continued to Oct. 5. Jean Marie Gallagher, 68/55, $39/26. Matthew Eugene Goldman, 67/55, $36/31. Henry W. Guzeika, 74/55, $57/26. Thelma Gomes Harber, fail to drive right of road, $55/26; no registration in possession, complied with law. Jimmy David Hartman, 74/55, reduced to speeding 64/55, $29/26. Sarah Geraldine Harvey, 68/45, $69/26. Adolph William Havek, 67/44, $36/26. Catherine C. Jarmain, 71/55, $48/26. Piedmont Technical Education Center Fall 1993 Night Class Schedule Tiaa Starting claM Night Period Hours Cost Date OBD (High School Equiv. Diploma) Various - Please Call N/C Sep 13 == OCCUPATIONAL =====***=====»»=«*=**=*=»===■ Air Conditioning/Refrigeration XI ********Thu Autoaotive Mechanics Mon Blueprint Reading, Machine Shop**********Mon CAD I (Coaputer Aided Drafting) Mon CAD II <Coaiputer Aided Drafting) Thu Carpentry, Basic House Construction Thu Cosaetology/Barber Theory********•**••••*Mon Cosaetology/Barber Theory******••***••*«*Thu Cosmetology, Refresher Thu Cosmetology, Workshop Mon Diesel Fuel Systems Thu Electrical Wiring, Residential Thu Electricity, Basic*********•*****«******«Mon Electronics for Electricians*************Thu Electronics, Basic Mon Electronics, Digital Thu Industrial Safety H*******************«*Thu Machine Shop, Basic**********************Mon Masonry***.****.. Nail Technician l********************«***Mon Nail Technician H***********************Thu Plumbing Installation Practices**********Mon Plumbing Nath & Related Sciences*********Thu Swing Hon Sheetmetal i«*******»***..*..*s*#*..**#*.|to|1 Welding* *******»*••*...*«*»**»♦****,*,»,*Thu 3333333S33333333|333333333j 36 30 36 30 30 30 36 36 30 40 30 30 36 36 30 30 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 30 36 36 $50 $50 $50 $165 $165 $50 $50 $50 $50 $66 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 Stp 16 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep U Sep 16 Sep 16 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 13 Sep 13 luition for RegxitsrM Apprentices ia 5J5.0O per class. BUSINESS/CONPUTERSxcsczaszraziuauanaBnsnssannncssssriHaz: Accounting (Beginning) Accounting (Intersediata) Computer Intro (Appleworka) Computer Intro (Appleworks) DeskTop Publishing DeskTop Publishing DOS/Hard Drive Management Lotus 1-2-3, Beginning Maintain/Upgrade Your PC Typing, Baginning Typing, Intermediate Wordperfect, OCHS WordPerfect, OCHS Wordperfect, PTEC PTEC PTEC Non STD Thu STD Non STD Thu STD Non STD Thu STD Non STD Non STD Non STD Thu STD Non STD Turn STD Thu STD Thu STD 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 36 36 * 36 $50 $50 $50 $50 $90 $90 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $60 $60 $60 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 13 Sep 14 ** PERSONAL ENRICHMENT mmmmmmm Hunter Education Personal Investments Say It "Write" Writing Por Profit ft Pleasure Mon 12N-6:00 7-9x00 STD STD 10 10 IS 30 N/C N/C $30 $50 Nov 13 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 1ft NOTES: "STD" under period heeding naans 6»30-9i30 PM. Cost does not include textbooks or supplies. To register or for additional information please call <703) 825-0476 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Soae classes fill up quickly. Register early to avoid disappointment. The classes with stars (*) after the title are apprentice classes. These classes are open to all, but generally , are more theory and less "hands-on** than the others. NOTICE; Mow Registration Procedure. Payment of tuition must be received at Piedaont by Septeaber 10. Tou aay register over the phone and aail your check; you aay coae by the school and register and pay; or you may fill out the fora below and aail it with the tuition payment. A late registration fee of $10.00 per class will be charged after 10 September. Mail with payment to: Adult Education/Apprenticeship, Piedmont Technical Education Center, PO Box 999, Culpeper, VA 22701.. Name (Please Print)___ Address_\ _' _ City_lip_ H°m* Phone_• Business Phone_ Course Request - 1st Choice__ 2nd Choice_ Registered Apprentice? Tea No (703)825-0476 Glen Alan Krankowski, 67/55, $36/31. Stefanie Felice Lazanov, 68/55, $39/26. Jennifer Alice Levine, 71/55, $52/26. Kelly Kile Lewis, 68/55, $39/26. Catherine Christine Mack, 71/55, $48/26. Linda R. Feamow Magnussen, 68/55, $39/26. Mark Anthony McCray, 68/55, $39/31. Scott Robert McDowell, 68/55. $39/26. Willie McFarland, fail to wear seat belt, $25. Kathryn McFarling, 74/55, $57/26. George Arthur Meyers, expired state inspection, $100/31. Thomas George Mickett, 69/55, $42/26. ■, _ Timothy J§mes Pagano, 67/55* $36/26. Erma Lucille Pendergast, 67/55, continued six months. Christopher J. Proctor, 68/55, $39/26. , , Nicholas 0. Raymond, 67/55y $36/26. Patricia Ann Raynor, fail to wear seat belt, $25. , See Docket, Page A-7 - County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: August 30: 9:28 a.m., vehicle fire, U.S. 522 and Route 231, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS; 12:19 p.m., sickcall, Route 626, Scrabble, Castleton VFD and Washington VFD. August 31: 8:21 a.m., chest pains, Route* 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 8:28 a.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Chester Gap VFD and Amissville VFD; 5:37 p.m., sickcall, off U.S. 211, Amissville VFD. September 2: 3:26 p.m., possible broken leg, Route 656, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. September 3: 11:50 a.m., hazardous material, U.S. 211, Washington, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. September 4: 10:36a.m., possible broken arm, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 1:41 p.m., sickcall, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD. September 5: 4:10 p.m., auto accident, Route 729 and Route 638, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; 4:29 p.m., heart attack. Route 612, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 4:47 p.m., auto accident, Route 612, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff s Office this week: August 30: funeral escort, Route 231 and U.S. 522, Sperryville; driving under influence, Route 729, Amissville; traffic accident, Route 647, Flint Hill; civil problem, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident. Route 647, Flint Hill; neighborhood disputes, Washington; suspicious person/vehicle/incident. Route 1001, Sperryville. August 31: stray cat or dog, Route 626, Castleton: traffic accident, Route 622, Washington; misdemeanor theft, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperry - ville; damage property-private, Route 610, Chester Gap. September 1: public service. Route 622, Rock Mills; traffic offense free text, Route 681, Sperryville; lost/missing dog, Route 611, Amissville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 729, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Ben Venue. September 2: stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Washington; larceny-from building, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray cat or dog. Route 749, Sperryville; lost property, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; public service, Washington; damage property-private, Chester Gap; firing weapon, Route 616, Castleton. September 3: susupicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident, Route 622, Shade Road; larceny-from yards. Route 231, Sperryville; trespassing-general, U.S. 211, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 626, Scrabble. September 4: neglect child, U.S. 211, Sperryville; larceny-from yards, U.S. 522, Boston; extra pa-' trol/welfare check. Route 729; driving under influence, U.S. 211,Amissville; civil problem, U.S. 211, Sperryville; intoxication, U.S. 21k, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 1001, Sperryville; domestic disputes, Route 618, Woodville. September 5: suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 231, Sperryville; driving under influence, U.S. a 211, Sperryville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Sperryville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Chester Gap; stray cat or dog, Route 675/ Washington; stray livestock/horses, • Route 626, Rock Mills; traffic acci-1 dent. Route 612, Sperryville; crimi-' nal trespass. Route 615, Castleton/ public serive. Route 1001, Sperry-* ville; prowler, Route 646, View-1 town; noise distrubance, Routfe1001, Sperryville. •' $?32 NOW OPEN IN FLINT HILL] *e N H0t af km V .JfiSVBL Horse and Pet Supplies Rt. 522, Old Packing House, Flint Hill 703-675-1650 10% OFF any RED-COLORED item Watch for our GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Saturday, September 18, 10 a m to 2 p m Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a m - 5 p m Saturday 10 a m. - 2 p.m. Closed Sundayi Sale good through September 15,1993 m iii VOTER registration; The Constiution of Virginia requires lhat you be registered in the •. precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote. For the ; convenience of the citizens of Rappahannock County, the Voter Registration Office at Washington, Virginia will be open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. In order that registration be made as accessible as possible a voter registrar will be available at the locations indicated below on the days and hours shown: DATE 09-09-93 09-10-93 09-16-93 09-17-93 09- 24-93 10- 02-93 TIME 10 A.M. - NOON 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. 11:00- 12:30 P.M. 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. 4l30 - 6:30 P.M. 9 A.M.-5 PM. LOCATION Spcrryville Post Office Flint Hill Post Office Rappahannock High School Amissvillc Fire Hall Burke’s Store, Woodville Registrar’s Office in the Rappahannock Courthouse ELECTION DAY LS NOVEMBER IS NOVEMBER 2,1993 You are encouraged to make application for voter registration at one of the locations or to visit the Registration Office during its sceduled hours which are shown above. Please call the Registrar’s Office^at 703-675-3739 should you have any questions. - NANCY S. LEAKE P.O. Box 236 Gay Street, Courthouse > Washington, Virginia 22747

Liberty Federal Still in Limbo One Year After Takeover, No Sale Pending By BILL WALSH Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Resolution Trust Corp. managing agent Donald Pace said that no, he hadn’t expected to be in Warrenton this long, and yes, he may be here a good bit longer. “We had anticipated by this time ... that this bank would be marketed and bid on and we would have a resolution and a new institution here,” the Tennessee native said on Tuesday. The RTC sent Pace here late last summer to oversee the affairs of Liberty Savings Bank, an institution that the federal agency had just taken over and renamed Liberty Federal Savings Bank. It was one of nearly 800 shaky savings and loans that eventually came under federal jurisdiction during the crash of the savings and loan industry. “It looks like we have slowed down by three months, maybe six months, maybe even nine months,” Pace said. “Where we anticipated, let’s say September, as a point in time to get this institution resolved, we’re now looking at December at the minimum, possibly as late as March of ’94,” he said. Though the resolution of Liberty has been slower than originally expected, and is expected to linger a bit yet, Pace said that he can see the light at the end of the tunnel. “We have had a lot of institutions, both locally and from the area around us, contact me. The procedure is, I just refer these people directly to our resolution specialists in Atlanta. She provides the form for these people to register their interest now. Then, when the bid packages go out to these people, they are already registered,” Pace said. “We’ve had a lot of interest [in the thrift],” Pace said on Tuesday, “but we really can’t do anything about resolution until some money is appropriated by Congress, and this has not been a front-burner item with the administration. “It takes money to close these banks. There are 37 institutions, like this one, sitting out here, that have been here, most of them, for about a year, that probably should have been marketed. We can’t do anything about that. ” Those 37 are in the Atlanta region, which lies east of the Mississippi, stretching from the Gulf coast to Maryland. Nationwide, there are approximately 100 institutions sharing Liberty’s unresolved status. The cost of resolution — the purchase of Liberty’s assets and liabilities by another bank — is, Pace estimates, “in the low millions.” In addition to being moved to the administration’s back burner, as tax bills and health care reform move forward, Pace said that some market forces are at work in the slowed pace of resolution as well. “We have saturated a good bit of the market. We’ve had the Crestars and the First Unions, all the big guys have taken about all they can swallow. The market is probably limited to some extent, but I think the market for this size institution is always good. There are a lot of interested people,” he reiterated. But just because the institution itself has not been sold does not mean that Pace and the Liberty staff have not been hard at work in disposing of some of Liberty’s holdings. “[The RTC] had an auction back last year in which we participated,” Pace explained. “Actually, we put some of our properties in tw'o auctions and we sold about nine pieces of property out of some 25 pieces of [Liberty’s] property that way. They were a mix of condos, some office and commercial property, and a few single families, but not a large amount,” he said. “Those were selected properties out of our portfolio of real estate that we felt would be logical to auction. We retained much of our property to just sell on a slower basis. The results of that auction were pretty good, as auctions go, as far as our return,” he said. The slower-based sales, which employ standard marketing techniques, have further helped reduce Liberty’s original package of 24 bank-owned properties down to about a half-dozen, and contracts exist on several of those. “We have a contract on one of our properties for just under $1 million; that’s one of our larger properties, and the deal will probably be consummated in December,” Pace said. “The longer we have, the better we do insofar as return. The real estate market ... has come back to some extent. We are pretty satisfied with our results so far,” he added. “The lowest terms, as I recall, that we got on any auction property was 65 percent of the appraised value. They never bring as much [at auction]. We have never sold a piece of property here for under 85 percent of appraised value, the ones we market ourselves. As a rule of thumb, we attempt to get 85 percent of the appraised value,” Pace noted. The private — non-auction — marketing of RTC holdings is handled in much the same fashion as a homeowner selling a house, Pace said. “We list every property that we market with a local or area realtor, and go through the normal channels. “We attempt to select people that are in the marketplace that will adequately assist with the marketing,” Pace said. “We do not really do any additional advertising ourselves on that, we sort of let them handle that. This all goes through contracting and we try to spread the listings among the community so that no one person gets more. “We also accomodate the minority and women-owned businesses in that regard. About 33 percent of all of our contracts have gone to minority and women-owned businesses,” the managing agent said. But until resolution, Pace will continue the schedule that has now become familiar, one might even say “old.” He flies home to Tennessee on Fridays, taking the return flight Monday morning. “It’s not bad once you get used to it,” he said, “but I don’t know that I’d recommend this line of work to a young man with a family.” RLEP Schedules Annual Meeting The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection annual meeting will be held from 7-10.p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23 at Spring Mountain School in Washington. It is open to all those in the County who are concerned with and interested in its preservation and its physical and fiscal well-being. .The objective of this gathering, in ;addition to presenting names for the Board of Directors and electing them, is to bring together members of our community in a convivial atmosphere to share our goals, to review past accomplishments, and to focus on coming issues and answers. In the interest of these objectitffes, this year’s program will include the music of David “Scratch” Olanagan and his group. Kathleen Maier will lead the program, antf will co upon persons from the organization and the community who share specific interests. These will include: I David Chuse: Former RLEP V(/here would Hansel and Gretel be wifbout a forest? • Onli| Vou Can Prevenl Forest Fires. ROADS END ^ KENNELS, Ltd. f Excellent Boarding Facililes For All Breeds (703)937-4262 Rlxeyville Area LONG TERM RATES AVAILABLE Introductory discount with this ad! BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS Start the New School Year off right; come in and get that new cut and style. IpJUl Kfd» Haircuts $5.00 - Spiral Perms $49 llPagular Perms $25 - $35 f AM Penrn include Cut and Style •S!wfc^'xrxv£*£*x'x'x*x*x*x;x'xv;"-x"xvx-x->x'x-x;x"x":*>x’x-:vx-x?x* : FINE DESIGNS Beauty (Salon 51 E. Main St., Luray, Virginia 703-743-7272 Hours: Mon 4 Fri 9-7; Tue 9-1; Wed 4 Thur 9-5; Sat 8-2 Offer good thru Seotember 30th president and present board member, who will describe briefly “The State of the State” in regard to population pressures. • Beth Gall: Teacher at Rappahannock High School, and advisor to the school’s Environmental Awareness Club, and a student representative of that club. • Robin Purnell: New Board member, and local artist. In appreciation of our county by a relative newcomer. • Elizabeth Jones: Historian and author. An appreication of our county by a knowledgeable oldtimer. • A song dedicated to our county by Lorraine Duisit, local musician and resident by choice. • Election of the Board of Directors. • Some pressing foreseeable threats: Defining the problem of a new transmission line: Hal Creel and Tim Sites; Background Information: Phil Irwin. • Some suggestions regarding a collective and individual response to the power company’s proposal. • Membership: New members joining at this time will be rewarded with bumper stickers, “Rappahannock... Beautiful.” Membership renewals at this meeting will be similarly rewarded. • Music and refreshments will close the meeting. For mor^ information call 6363078 or 937-5936. SPERRYVILLE CARNIVAL GROUNDS Monday, September 20 ONE DAY ONLY! Show At 7 PM Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department PRESENTS 'V THREE RINGS ★ UNDER THE BIG TOP 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR ★ CIRCUS RIDES OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE SHOWTIME ★ SAVE! BUY ADVANCE TICKETS Price At Door ADULT $7.00 CHILD $5.00 Advance Sale Price adult $6.00 CHILD $4.00 TICKETS ON SALE AT: Burke's Store B&B Service Center Corner Store Shaw's Exxon Dennis' Store Hillsdale Grocery WoodviUe Sperryville Sperryville Sperryville Castleton Rt. 211 Washington | AVAILABLE UNTIL DAY BEFORE CIRCUS Computer Kids Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Mrs. Wolfe explains the computer lab to 4th graders. Pet ofthe Week The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is a Belgian/shepherd/cross, one-totwo-year-old male, black and brown, wearing a blue collar, found on Route 626 in Castleton. Border/hound/cross, Boots is a one-to-two-year-old male, tan and white, very thin, found on Route 604 in Boston. Shepherd/cross, Charlie is a one-year-old male, long hair, tannish brown, large eyes, housebroken and love to ride in cars, weighs about 35 pounds, found at the shelter. Springer Spaniel, Spot in a two-year-old (n) male, liver and white, loves children but not cats. Husky/shepherd, Woof is a one-to-two-year-old female, creme and black, very shy, but friendly, needs a loving home. Husky/shepherd, Sissy is a one-year-old female, black and tan, one blue eye and one brown eye, well behaved and friendly. Husky/shepherd, one-year-old male, black and tan, curl tal, found on U.S. 211 near Payne’s Garage. 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. Thank you! We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all who gave their time and help at the accident which occurred August 18, 1993 with Darrel and Ben Breeding in Sperryville. We would also like to extend our appreciation to those who notified and made the initial call for help, also Trooper Sean Knick of the Virginia State Police, the many who served on the Rescue Squads from Castleton, Washington, and Sperryville, the % Sheriffs Office and again to all of you who were so generous with your time, help, understanding and prayers. Again, we thank you! Darrel, Benjamin, Joshua and Joyce Breeding

•^Rappahannock ^efas _ . An Independent Newspaper stablished 1877 Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL LOU HATTER Publisher Executive Editor JOHN T. TOLER Executive Vice President BRUCE SLOANE Editor 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: Recent 3 months, 50c - Older copies to 1960, $3 (as 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. ft Thr Audit BurCMu Transmission Lines Electricity is a necessity of life these days (a few diehards may disagree). The power lines have to go someplace. Some people can’t see an open field without thinking about developing it. Cluster housing here, a mall there, and a power line to cut across the landscape. Why, they think, pretty soon you’ll have a real community. After all, it’s a lot cheaper to build it out here in the boonies than to buy up all those expensive lots closer to D.C. But you and I know there are alternatives to Rappahannock Electric Company’s unsightly proposal. We don’t need an eyesore of transmission towers marching through some of the country’s loveliest landscape. And when we work together, we’ll work it out. Many people already are working together, close enough and hard enough so that RECis considering some less offensive alternatives. Working together works! So let’s keep on working together. Another School Year Schools are in session, and the yellow buses carry Rappahannock’s pride and future to and from school each day. Every day almost 1,000 children in the county gain one more day of learning, knowledge, wisdom and maturity. That’s 5,000 days of learning each week-almost 11 full-time years of wisdom! With kids who are progressing at that rate, their future (and ours) should be bright. What Do Swedish Cows Say? Q MUJ BACK TO SCHOOL- THEN AND NOW DREAMING OF SUMMER VACATION PAST I Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan The late summer sun warms a pond near Woodville. Letters to the Editor £3 'Peer' Group Sends Thanks To the Editor: On behalf of the participants of the Rappahannock County Library’s “Peer Amid Books...Read” Summer Reading Program, we would'like to , thank the many local businesses and community groups that contributed prizes for the program. There were some fantastic items donated. Every year local business and community groups are asked to contribute something that would appeal to a child. These items are then used to encourage the children to read. The smaller items are given out during weekly prize drawings. The more valuable items are saved to be used as the grand prizes. The number of chances each child receives is based on the number of books he/she reads. This year’s response was absolutely tremendous. The following groups deserve special recognition and thanks for contributing so generously to such a worthwhile endeavor. In alphabetical order they are: The Appetite Repair Shop, Cabin Fever Books, Chipmunk Hollow Interiors, The Church Mouse, The Country Cafe, Country Heritage, Country Manor Gift Shop, The Earth Gallery, Earthkeepers, Faith Mountain, Hackley’s Store, Laurel Mills Store, Mountainside Market, Ochs Delikatessen, RAAC, Rare Finds, The Rush River Co., The Sperryville Emporium, The Theatre at Little Washington, The Trading Post, and Trinity Episcopal Church. The items they so generously donated added immensely to the summer’s enjoyment and excitement. We thank they for their support in making an important part of the lives of the community’s children. THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD Letter Was Shocking To the Editor: Is anyone else appalled at the letter to the editor a few weeks ago from Lucy Ferguson? I hope I’m not the only one who found it shocking. Is her answer to the fragility of the earth extermination? Is Lucy Ferguson actually justifying abortion but finds it a tragedy that orphaned children were gunned down in the streets of Brazil? I fail to see the difference in murder of an unborn children and murder of these orphans. Whether shot with a gun or tom limb for limb from their mothers womb, they are both unwanted children apd they are both murdered. And w'hy should the American taj/paying citizen pay for abortions of anyone who u'ants one for any Reason? If poor women don’t want anymore children or feel they can’t afford to take care of anymore children, and they can’t seem to manage to use an effective birth controlmaybe they should keep their pants on. If Ms. Ferguson and others feel truly burdened to help the poor women with birth control devices and abortions on demand maybe they should start a sponsorship program. Anyone wanting to sponsor one or more women could take on the responsibility of buying their birth control for them or paying for their abortions. The government should not inflict this burden on those who feel it is morally wrong to end the life of a child and those who take birth control responsibility for themselves. Most all county health agencies in this country offer free birth control devices to poor women. There is no excuse, only irresponsibility! C.S. OWENS Sperryville Sludge and Land Values To the Editor: This is directed to James E. Swindler, II and his letter which appeared in the August 18, 1993 edition of the Rappahannock News. Mr. Swindler, you reduced your level, as you call it, when you tried to defend the “clique.” I had hoped for someone with more credentials than you coming to their defense. The imaginary barriers you speak of from boyhood to manhood and getting an education, becoming a doctor or lawyer is no big deal in today’s society. People in prison do it every day and you help pay for their education. When you speak of a doctor, do you mean one who has his own practice or one who just works in an emergency room and has a fear of catching AIDS in a sludged field? It seems that .an emergency room might be the place to contract AII)S-not sludged land., With reference to land values122.9 acres on the east side of Rt. 732 in Fauquier County had a land value in 1985 of $261,300 and is currently valued at $459,900. This 122.9 acres I describe was sludged in 1986 and again this year. The neighboring farm which adjoins the 122.9 acres consists of 79.9516 acres and was valued in 1985 at $200,400 and is today valued at $527,400. Based upon these figures, I would draw the conclusion that Mr. Swindler’s statement about property adjoining the Warrenton Sewer Plant being the most valuable in the states is partially correct — it is zoned commercial. For future* information about the value of sludged land just call the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office Tor Fauquier County. When people such as Fletcher, Miller, Irwin and Swindler refrain from flushing their commodes, neither famers nor Bio Gro Systems nor the Water Control Board will be involved in spreading sludge. Come on people — get educated! JAMES HARRISON POWERS Flint Hill Government Stifles Jobs To the Editor: 1 President Clinton has announced his intention to call an international conference this fall to discover reasons for increasing unemployment and seek ways to stimulate job creation. There really isn’t any need to gather experts from around the globe. The answer to both his questions is simple: There’s too much government. Few jobs are being created because government is swallowing up the money and initiative needed to start them. How can ;ob creation be stimulated? Reduce the size, power and cost of government. The executive director of the Crafted With Pride in U.S.A. Council, Robert E. Swift, recently stated that our nation has “lost more than three million manufacturing jobs since 1979.” He added that these jobs are being partly replaced by government jobs and service jobs. America is being de-industrialized and converted into a nation of bureaucrats and service providers. Yet, as we all know', the true measure of the wealth of a nation is the goods it produces, not the amount of paper shuffled or services provided. With government already impeding producers through a deadly combination of taxation, regulations and controls, the only way out of a worsening job picture has to be less taxation, removal of regulations, and few’er controls. But, America is speeding the other direction. Our President and the Congress can’t be unaware of what they are doing to our nation. Yet they continue to make matters worse. It certainly seems as though they have an agenda that isn’t good for America. Maybe this is what the “new world order”,is all about. Whatever it is, if they aren’t stopped soon, the America we know and love will cease to exist. Would you like to. help save our country? Call me at 703-347-3265 or w rite me at Rt. 2 Box 185, War-, renton, Va. 22186. MADGE EICHER Warrenton Katzen To Visit To the Editor: I look forward to attending the Rappahannock County Republican Committee fundraiser on Sept. 11 at the Amissville fire hall and hope to have the pleasure of meeting with as many residents of Rappahannock County as possible that afternoon. I’ll be there from 1-3 p.m. JAY KATZEN Candidate for House of Delegates, 31st District Sludge Ban Raises Legal Questions To the Editor: The proposed amendment to forbid farmers the option of applying sludge as a fertilizer to their fields has been the focus of much discussion regarding its safety, its benefits to farmers, its support by virtually all state and federal regulatory agencies and university agronomists, and yet — the deeply-felt bias, fear and revulsion against sludge held by many people. The evidence clearly supports sludge as a safe and enormously beneficial farm product. At the same time, the fear expressed by many in the face of contrary evidence is so palpable it can be neither ignored, ridiculed nor trivialized. Although I believe a closer look will show that many are just put off by what my grandson might call the “yuckiness” of sludge — its initial odor and the knowledge of its source — others truly worry about poisons and disease. They, too, are your constituents, and I know their concerns concern you. Having said that, I wish to raise an issue that received insufficient attention in the various newrs articles on sludge, namely — the legal issue. The ordinance does not address, endorse or prohibit other farm practices or products — from orchard insecticides, to pesticides, livestock hormones and medicines which ajnimals deposit with their feces on our fields and in our waters. It singles out sludge with no rationale for doing so. • I have read no report on the legal opinion of Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke on the question: are you inviting a lawsuit with this amendment? Would a court challenge to this amendment pose any threat to other provisions of the zoning ordinance or even to the ent|re ordinance? Are you prepared »to raise the necessary monies to fujid such a lawsuit? Are your constituents prepared to be taxed for such a court fight? * I I, for one, am not. And I beliejve you are headed straight to court with this amendment. ", When I enrolled my farm in jan agricultural-forestal district with a 10-year'commitment to farming! % I understood that my farm would Jbe protected from intrusions into its operation by the county or neighboring property owners. Should the county ' elect to withdraw' land-use tax beuefits from farmland, which it can dcjat any time — my farm will be excluded from the increased tax burden throughout my lO-y^ar enrollment period. Likewise, if, due to a changing population, Rappahannock changes in complexion from agriculture *to suburbia, reflecting suburban interests, more gentrified and touristcentered like Loudoun and other area counties, my farm will remain protected from the new restrictions and harassments that so often accompany such change. For these state-mandated districts form • a layer of protection for the farmer’so that she can plan for 10 years <jut without interference in her farm Operation. , Finally, it is worth remembering that, again and again Rappahannock’s ordinance cites agriculture's its main prop to justify its unusuajly restrictive zoning and lot size requirements. Could it not be viewed as hypocritical to adopt a provision hostile to farming and possibly hurtful to farmers? Might not the court say, “You cannot haye it both wajs, Rappahannock. ”? I respectfully recommend that the legal minefield likely to follow this amendment be explored *in depth among yourselves and your See Letters, Page 4*5

►Letters From Page A-4 constituents before its adoption. They — we — will have to pay the bill for this litigation. Even more crucial, Rappahannock’s zoning ordinance, which is already vulnerable to criticisms of excessive, exclusionary restrictions, will be thrown under a court and press spotlight that I don’t think we want. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. PATRICIA SALTONSTALL Flint Hill 3 Diamonds Well-Earned To the Editor; Congratulations to Heritage House Bed & Breakfast for earning AAA’s 3-Diamond Awards. Frank and Jean Scott should be proud of their designation being upgraded to the top. Bed & Breakfast homes are inspected and approved all the time by guests, potential guests, public health officials, Rappahannock B & B Guild and the Foothills Travel Association. But when the Bed & Breakfast Association of Virginia (BBAV) or AAA inspections are requested and passed, no higher recommendation is possible. Thistle Hill, Conyers House and Caledonia Farm are the present Rappahannock 3-Diamond B & B’s in AAA’s tourbook and all welcome Heritage House in 1994. BBAV in Benefit Lunch, Fashion Show On Thursday, Sept. 16 the Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society is hosting their second annual luncheon and fashion show at the Bleu Rock Inn. The fashion show and luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last. years event was a quick sellout, so be sure to reserve your tickets early. For ticket information call 825-0754 or 937-5160. (Xee's Orchard, *WA MiH*TON.VAi FREESTONE PEACHES AND RAMBO APPLES SELLING 7 DAYS A WEEK Directions 26 miles west ot Warrenton, to St. Rt 628 oil Rt. 211 at Washington, Va at the old homeplace Not Responsible for accidents 703-675-3558 * spected and approved destinations in Rappahannock also include Sycamore Hill, Blue Knoll, Foster Harris and Fairlea Farm. A brochure listing all eleven Rappahannock B & B Guild members is- available at most Virginia Welcome Centers and at lcoal visitor attractions. A guide to BBAV approved members statewide is free, upon request, by calling 1-800-Visit Va< Bed & Breakfasts preside over the pinnacle of hospitality for the traveller and temporarily sharing Rappahannock scenery, history and recreation with transient guests is a worthy alternative to permanent population growth as seen in our surrounding counties. As hotel and motel chains sink toward totally automated check in/out, B & B’s rise with unique and personalized service. When you need extra guest rooms, remember us, Rappahannock B & B’s. When you travel, remember that there are always pleasant surprises and unique experiences waiting for you at a B & B anywhere in North America. PHIL IRWIN Flint Hill (Editor’s note: The writer is the owner of Caledonia Farm Bed and Breakfast.) Camp, Tennis Get Thanks To the Editor: Many thanks to all the participants and to those who helped co-ordinated and sponsor two program which took place in our community this summer: The Natural History Day Camp and The Park Authority Tennis Clinics. Environmental Education and Recreation are two important threads in the unique tapestry which is Rappahannock, and in these exciting and challenging times of change the more opportunities to collaborate and co-create within our own community, the more balanced a community we can share. HUNT HARRIS Huntly Farris Seen as Far Right By JOHN GOOLRICK There is much to commend about Mike Farris and his candidacy for lieutenant governor of Virginia. The Republican nominee does not evade or waffle on the issues. He tackles them head on and gives frank and forthright opinions., And his decision not to engage in a closed door debate sponsored by a police fraternal organization on grounds it violated the public’s right to know what candidates are saying certainly deserves praise. One of his supporters, Del. Bill Howell of Stafford, contends that if Farris could meet person-to-person with all of Virginia’s six million inhabitants he would be a shoo-in for election. That might be the case. One-onone Farris comes across as a reasonable person with reasonable views about state government. And yet that is not the case in media portrayals of his candidacy, and those portrayals are what may well doom him to defeat. Just last week I saw several news articles about rallies held for Fams. One such article portrayed the rally as a cross between a political gathering and a Christian revival. Another said the meeting was punctuated by prayer and gospel music and that Farris was loudly applauded when he said if he had his way he would chop off the head of the state lottery as if it were a snake. Farris’ problem, and it is a huge problem, is that he is perceived, not only by many Democrats and independents, but also by many Republicans as the Pat Robertson candidate whose agenda is a narrowly fundamentalist one. That perception I believe is unfair and unfounded, but is fueled by the kind of media reports I have described and by Farris’ seeming inability to stay focused on those issues that are of most concern to average Virginians — namely crime, education, the economy, transportation and health care. 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[wuvrow; peg. 59.80 *52.90 E-Z DECK WASH* NO WORK • NO MIXING • NO MESS BIODEGRADABLE SALE *5.15 gallon reg. 6.15/gallon ★ ★★★ SPECIAL ★★★★ w/ $500.00 purchase of treated deck,receive a FREE #6225 3/8" SKiL DRILL (limit of one drill per customer) ♦Deck materials must be purchased during sale dates to recieve drill WINTERIZE YOUR DECK NOW! Wolman Raincoat ' Water Repellent hast, easy protection against ram, sleet and snow, which cause crack hg and splintering. From the Woman* Wood Protection People 0^* $13.25 GALLON reg. 14.99 gallon regulars for years, who simply say when election day comes they will refuse to pull the lever to vote for Mike Farris. Not only that, but I am convinced from what I’ve heard there are probably thousands of such Republicans who would follow the same course if the election were held today. Some may even opt to vote for Farris’ Democratic opponent, Don Beyer. The fact that a significant number of Republicans who won’t vote for Farris were active in the nominating process on behalf of his opponent Bobbie Kilberg, and that they pledged to suppport the eventual nominee may not speak well for their commitment to their pledge, but it is a fact of life. Just as there were Democrats in the 1970s who played in the game but picked up their marbles and went home when Henry Howell was nominated for governor, there are Republicans this year who will vote only for their party’s nominees for governor and attorney general. Farris is working hard and has a substantial base on which he relied to gain him the nomination. Yet if he cannot broaden his support substantially beyond that particular base his candidacy is likely to be sunk. I hasten to add that if anyone wants to look at the record they will see that Farris has stated his views on crucial issues; but that what sinks in with “Joe Six-Pack” and others are comments about killing the lottery and remarks about the emptiness of public education to people who lack the resources to send their kids to private schools or the time or talent to teach them at home. For Farris to win in November, there would have to be some sudden accomodation between the religious right and more pragmatic elements of the Republican Party, and the fact is the rift between them seems to be growing wider all the time. (Editor’s note: John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to Republican 1st District Rep. Berbert Bateman. Opionions expressed are his own, and not necessarily those of this newspaper.) PLEASE KEEP IT DOW\ High blood pressure can be controlled 1b learn how. call us American Red Cross Donovan Remembered By KEVIN WEISGERBER Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Clinton Herschel Donovan, a man of many faces a man of many names. From an orphaned childhood on his own, through an extended career and three wars in the military, he chose to settle and live in these hills. His mind sharp as a tack, he was able to recite po^ms and stories from memory, never forgetting a joke or a face. In earlier times, before arthritis set into his hands he could beat the pants off almost all comers in pool or playing cards, like a magician pulling tricks all the while. More than a match for gardening he transformed acreage into producing gardens with the best canned foods I’ve ever had. Not being content to raise enough for himself he would supply many with his canned foods all year long. Donovan, Clint, Sarge, Gate Keeper, Johnny Reb, Mountain ■ Man, Chief Walking Eagle, (so >•. full of it we knew he couldn’t fly); always good for a laugh, some-., times ornery as a pup; always telling it like it was, sometimes never shutting up. At times so * hard headed, I’d swear the metal plate covered his whole head, at others as loveable as a new bom. A man that would extend a hand to another in need but vehemently refuse it to any he felt judged him too harshly. In the end, like he was fond of saying, he went out like the light with the flick of the witch. But Clint was also fond of saying; if you never win a race, you’ll always have a horse to ride. Farewell friend, father, grandfather. Seek out that pond and forever spend your days as you did here, doing what you please. So long Clint. nimMim>m«nu5i«iim>mi The Classical Comer * ! | * * * Though I am old with wondering Through hollow lands and hilly lands I will find out where she has gone, And kiss her lips and take her hands; And walk among long dappled grass, “ And pluck till time and times are done ■ The silver apples of the moon, The golden apples of the sun. The Sung of Wandering Aengus, StanzaS “ -William Butler Yeats •• NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE APPOINTMENT : TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS : FOR THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK On Thursday, September 16,1993 at 1:00 o'clock l p.m. in the Courtroom at the Courthouse in Washing- « ton, Va.t the Honorable William Shore Robertson, : Judge of the Rappahannock County County Circuit Court will receive public comment and interview can- “ didates who are interesed in being appointed to serve « on the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Ap- ; peals for Wakefield District. Candidates and other per-* sons should appear in the Courtroom at that time to make their interests known. Diane Bruce, Clerk * Rappahannock Circuit Court l ► CO-OP *Fall Harvest ofSairings” Reap big savings with these freshly cut prices! SALE SEPTEMBER 2-18 n 50 POUND DECORATIVE MARBLE CHIPS 40 POUND • TOP SOIL • POTTING SOIL • COW mm I, n. S »’ -' I JR&talTf 1 mm®! I 3 CUBI C FOOT PINE BARK OR HARDWOOD MULCH BLUE POLY STORAGE TARPS Hundreds of uses! - 6<x8\..,.$2.48 8’xio;....$4.48 io?xi2'..$5.98 AMES LONG-HANDLED TOOLS \Egli 19-260 15-543 SAKRETE 80 LB. 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High School Teams Practice for Fall Season Boys' Cross Country, Girls' Basketball Squads Look Strong By SHARON KILPATRICK *• Rappahannock News Staff Writer Even though the school year didn’t start last week, high school cftaches were pleased to report success from their summer practice. The cross country team had a scrimmage with Culpeper at the new RCHS course on the Bleu Rock Inn property last Wednesday and won handily 23 to 32. Jason Waters finished first with a time of 16:55; Mike (Trimsley was second at 17:09, and Mark Jenkins finished third at 17:47. Mike Wolfe came in seventh with a time of 19:18, and Johnthan Heddleston came in 10th with a time of 30:16. Nathan Flincham came in 17th with a time of 23:59. The first fit e finishers for the team count. ' “Rappahannock looks strong,” Geach David van de Graaff said. “I look for a very successful year.” The tt*&m will take part in the Radford University invitational meet this Saturday. Although the varsity girls’ basketball team did not win its scrimmage against Warren County last \ygek, Coach Gary Leake is very pleased with his team’s progress, “bur biggest strengths are determination, hustle and teamwork skills,” he said. “They are open and Ten Free Trees =,‘ Ten free trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Dav Foundation during Sept. 1993. ** .' The free trees are part of the nop profit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. ” The ten trees are the Sugar Maple, White flowrering dogwood, Pin Oak, White Pine, Red Maple, Birch, American Redbud, Silver Maple, Red Oak and Colorado Blue Spruce. I: To become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contri-. bution to Ten Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Sept. 30. receptive to new styles and approaches and ways to analyze the game.” “There is a lot of talent on this team,” he continued, “and more depth than we have had in a long time. We have height with a good blend of quickness.” He said that the current weaknesses are “passing and shot selection. Both can be cured with a few more hours practice on and off the court.” He noted that most of the girls on the team are good students with the team grade point average above 3.0. “They have picked up most aspects of the game very quickly,” he said. “We don’t need to practice the same things over and over. We have a wide variety of defenses and offenses, and not once have I introduced something and decided they’re not ready for it.” Thirteen students had been selected for the team, and there are two openings to be filled by the end of this w’eek. Of the 13, five are seniors, five are juniors and three are sophomores. Certain starters are Leah Marlett, returning for her fourth year on varsity, and Susan and Bonnie Jewell, returning for their third year. There are five additional players returning from last year’s team, one returning from the team two years ago, three moving up from the junior varsity and one senior “walk on,” Coach Leake said. He said he expects to select his other two starters from seniors Deitrich Beaver and Marsha Freeman and sophomores Laura McNear and Cari Kerr. After they played well in the scrimmage he said he also expects Janet Hitt, Patti Atkins and' Jessica Arnold will see a lot of playing time. The three other team members, Courtney Welch, Tracey Hitt, and Jessica Jacobs “are each working to gain the experience needed to play,” he said. Coach Leake is looking forward to a large turnouts for the girls’ games. “We want to change the attitude towards Rappahannock girls’ basketball in the community and the district,” he said. The girls’ JV and varsity basketball teams will face Page County in home games Thursday. New State Logging Laws Protect Water Quality Forest landowners, loggers, and anyone with forestry interests need to be aware of new legislation designed to protect water quality from excessive sedimentation during forestry operations. This law gives the Department of Forestry the authority to stop all or part of the silvicultural activities on a site if it is determined that the operation is causing or is likely to cause, pollution from soil erosion or sediment deposition in any state water. In most cases operators will have a reasonable time to implement corrective measures before any Stop Work Order is issued, but if a severe water quality problem exists, an Order can be issued immediately. Failure to comply with any order under this law can result in court proceedings and fines not to exceed $5,000 per violation. , Landowners and operators (loggers) are both responsible for complying with this law. If you own property and are in1 Come in and see our beautiful collection of contemporary wedding stationery • Invitations • Napkins • Bridal Books • Accessories • Announcements Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, Virginia and we can help you plan your entire wedding. &appafjannocfe Jieto* (703)675-3338 Out of the Attic Here’s Gay Street, Washington, during what looks to be about the 1920s. You can cleanly see what is now the Ki Theatre. The building across the street now houses Peter Kramer and the Extension Office. There’s an inch of snow on the ground, so it sure wasn’t taken in September. This picture comes from the collection of Mrs. Sheila Sweet, Washington. Send us your old photo for Out of the Attic. If we use it, we’ll send you $5. terested in selling timber and having it logged, and there are one or more streams with running water at the time of harvest, the logger and the landowner must ensure that the stream will be kept free of sediment. This means that proper sized culvert pipes or bridges are properly installed at all stream crossings, there will be no skidding or equipment in streams, and BMP’s will be implemented. Failure to do so will result in action taken to enforce this law. Since 1988 the Department of Forestry has been monitoring all timber harvesting operations for compliance with the voluntary BMP program as well as the Seed Tree Law and the Debris In Stream Law. The new law complements the existing water quality program. Preharvest planning is the, best defense against problems associated with logging. If you are interested in selling timber, or any forestry related activity, your first step is to contact the local DOF office. We can develop management plans and will provide assistance based on your objectives at no cost. Details of this new law’ or any forestry inquiries can be obtained from the DOF at P.O. Box 148 Madison, Va. or by calling 948-5341. •Fnlafa Sept. 18th., & 19th., 1OAM - 7PM, Aits & Crafts Antiques Bakes Goods, Country Foods Children's Fair 10K Road Race Dried & Fresh Flowers Music & Entertainment Chi War & Mountain Men Encampments r Coaching Clinic Kicks 1 Off Soccer Season The Rappahannock Soccer Clinic and Soccer Academy is sponsoring a coaching clinic at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 11. The clinic will be taught by Paul Ellis, coach at George Mason University. The morning clinic features techniques, warm-up, team management, practice, attacking and defense: During a special parent and child clinic for children ages 5-7. Coach Ellis will explain the funda 'Little Short Of A Miracle' By SARAH MASSIE CHEATWOOD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Sept. 17 Americans will have another opportunity to celebrate their national heritage. Even though this date is not as familiar to most as July 4, it is no less important. On Sept. 17, 1787, 39 delegates from twelve states signed their names to a document that some refer to as the “greatest piece of political technology” ever composed. This document is our United States Constitution, and on Sept. 17 it celebrates 206 years of life. Until 1787, our young nation had been loosely joined by the Articles of Confederation under which each state issued currency, collected taxes, and maintained its own army. The national Congress had little authority over the former colonies. The authors of our Constitution designed a republic that gave power to the central government, yet avoided the tyranny they had revolted against. State rights were guaranteed, yet the freedoms of individ The time machine From the Rappahannock News back when: 30 YEARS AGO September 5, 1963 William F. Moffett, III, better known as Frank, of Washington, is the first boy from Rappahannock County to become an Eagle Scout. He passed his examination on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1963 before a special Board of Review in Winchester. Apple trees have a burden, the largest crop in Rappahannock’s history, and then reach a breaking point. Limbs are propped from every angle, and still the weight it too great for them to bear. The recent rains jtj u i Woodsy Owl says Stash Your Trash Give a hoot. Don’t pollute. Forest Service, U.S.D.A. 69 aYour friendly Ford Dealer over 60 Years99 Your Rappahannock County Sales Representative BOB GEHBINGER FI LM HILL Home Phone 675-3357 FRONT ROYAL MOTORS Serving Warren and Rappahnnock Counties For Over 60 Years Home of A-l Used Cars & Trucks See Us Before You Buy 636-2901 703 N. Royal Ave. • Front Royal, VA have had a marked effect on the growth of the fruit, and the late varieties will develop to a better size than the early ones. 20 YEARS AGO September 6,1973 Numerous questions and quite a few complaints kept last Thursday night’s hearing on proposed new zoning and subdivision ordinances for Rappahannock County going for two and a half hours, but when a show of hands was asked of the' standing room only audience near the end, partically everyy one expressed support “for zoriy ing the county.” -y 10 YEARS AGO >; September8,1983 > ‘ V, Laurie Marshall of Slate Mills has been selected a» the new exectuve director for the Rappahannock association for the Arts and the community. She was chosen from among 40. some applicants for the parttime position which is being funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and RAAC. Real Estate H? Eileen M. Day REALTOR KEY SELLING POINTS Just like anything that is sold, the marketing approach can be a key element in how fast and how much your home sells for. Buyers are often looking for one or two key Ingredients that grab their attention.' You may not be aware of it. but your home may have one of those special selling points. But we are keenly aware of Itl We have lists of buyers looking for special ingredients, such as: open space, extra bathrooms, in-law apartment attached garage. home office, alarm system, near town but private, and on and on. Finding the right selling points that fit current market conditions is vital. Creating interest among buyers and Injecting excitement into the sales process helps attract buyers, especially those who are looking for homes with special qualities. These elements must be brought to the forefront quickly. We pride ourselves in this area, if you want your house to stand out in the marketplace, call us. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please stop In at EILEEN N. DAY. Realtor, the Clopton House. Washington. Va.. 22747. Phone 675-3033. We’re here to help. mentals of soccer and the most effective methods to use to teach children. The afternoon sessions will break into two skill sessions: one for players age 8-11 and the other for ages 12-14. Both skill sessions will concentrate on heading, scoring, passing and goal keeping. Players can register for the soccer league at the clinic. For more information call Anne Kerr at 9375483. ual citizens were ensured. This document that was born in the summer of 1787 became the very, foundation of a new government that provided a system of checks and balances among three separate branches. This masterfully penned document became our blueprint of democracy. And so the oldest living ConstitUr tion in the world today marks its 206 anniversary. Its words continue to allow Americans to develop their talents and abilities to the fullest and. protect them from government abuse. Perhaps George Washington stated it best in a letter to the Marquis de Lafayette when he wrote, “It appearers to me, then, little short of a miracle...” Let us celebrate this miracle that is our United States Constitution. (Editor's Note: Ms. Cheatwood is Constitution Week Chairman for the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of theNSDAR.)

Line Impact Discussed At REC Annual Meeting By RHONDA F. RUTAN Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Rappahannock Electric Cooperative ranks in the top 100 of the nation’s 1,000 consumer-owned utilities in growth statistics, cooperative chairman Lee Estes told 441 customers at the utility’s annual meeting last Saturday. With 8,754 miles of line, the utility also ranks as the fifth largest in electric cooperatives in the nation in miles of power lines. The cooperative serves more than 59,000 customers in parts of 16 counties, Estes said. During the month of July, the cooperative connected 185 new member, and 46 of them were in fastgrowing Spotsylvania County. Despite that growth, the cooperative has taken a conservative stance in rate adjustments, Estes continued. The cooperative received regulatory approval last year for its first retail rate increase in eight years. In other financial area, co-op treasurer, Wickham Coleman, reported that sales of electricity experienced a 6.7 percent growth in active services. As a cooperative, Rappahannock operates as a non-profit business and returns to its customers any amount left after expenses are paid, or margins, in the form of capital credits. During 1992, Rappahannnock’s operative margins totaled $1.4 million, up from $1.2 million in 1991. Rappahannock’s board of directors approved the return of $1,081,175 in capital credits to its members in 1992. The cooperative has paid more that $10 million in capital credits to its customers over the past decade. In other business, four members of the Rappahannock board of directors were re-elected. They are: William M. Alphin of Region I, representing Rappahannock, Madison and Culpeper Counties; A. Nash Johnston, of Region IV, representing Spotsylvania County; Wickham B. Coleman of Region VII, representing Caroline County; and R. Lindsay Gordon, director at large. Gordon was re-elected after the withdrawals of two other candidates including Sarah W. Lowry of Montpelier and Emma Lee Davenport of Doswell. In another matter, a petition was accepted from Rappahannock County residents concerned about the proposed transmission line between the Rixley substation and Sperryville. Nancy Raines of Rappahannock County presented the petition, asking co-op leaders to reconsider the proposed line. Co-op presidents Cecil Viverette replied that the cooperative is considering all alternatives and is working closely with the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. He also told the membership that the cooperative was taking steps that would have the least adverse impact while improving electric service to the area. ►Docket From Page A-2 Jimmy Wayne Rowlette, 67/55, $36/26. Charles Gerard Russomanno, no child restraint, $50. Heekyun Sheen, 67/55, $36/26. Maggie Shriver, 70/55, $45/31. Lara Jane Shugar, defective equipment, $25/31. Michael Alexander Smith, 74/55, $57/26. Charles William Smoot, 71/55, $48/31. Thomas Starks Jr., hit and run, $200/2, $150 suspended. Bonnie Lee Swart, 67/55, $36/31. Donald L. Thompson, 68/55, $39/26. Philip Timm, 67/55, $36/21. Susan Elizabeth Traetta, 70/55, $45/26. Wendy M. Wampler, 68/55, $39/26. ElinLHill's Tack Shop GRAM OPEHiNG SEPT 18 II B75t'Vf-’yy IIORSi: & I’l l SUPPLIES (703)675 1650 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Horse N Hound gets ready for their Grand Opening. TUESDAY AT FRONT ROYAL MOOSE LODGE - Doors open at 5:30 p.m. No Checks Please ANNOUNCING LOW COST CAR and VAN RENTALS VIRGINIA BILL TURNER Inc. DEALER (703)743-3338 1203 East Main Street Luray, Virginia 22835 Hours M-Th 9-5:30 Fri 9-7 Sat 9-12:30 BILL TURNER-OWNER Reap Big Savings with these freshly cut prices. COOP TtiHH Sale ends September 18. ELITE rtpod appunoM hjvt «arr Whirlpool UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EV150FXAN • 14.6 cu. ft. 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Total Refrigerated Volume • Only 29 5" Wide • Provision for Optional ICE MAG 1C® Automatic Ice Maker • See Through Crispers and Meat Pan • Adjustable Cantilevered DURA WHITE T“ Wire Shelves • Exterior Moisture/Power Saver Control • Covered Butter Compartment • Up-Front Temperature Controls • Adjustable Rollers * Color Coordinated Handles • Textured Steel Doors. $579 RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP SpenyviHe, Virginia 703-987-8555, Bulls Run As Stocks Break Records 1 r» Low Interest Rates Spark Upward Move = By JOHN BRETSCHNEIDER Rappahannock News Staff Writer It’s time for the running of the bulls. As the stampede gathers force you can run to keep ahead of it or jump out of the way — but you’d better not ignore it. The bulls are not hoofing there way through the narrow streets of Pamplona, Spain. No, these bulls are barreling down an avenue all their own — Wall Street. And if reports from local stock brokerages are even close, the bulls won’t run out of breath any time soon. According to a market report released by Wheat First Securities in Warrenton, the current bull market will continue for at least the next year, with the Dow’ Jones Industrial Average almost certainly topping 4,000. Although there may be some minor corrections along the way, the report by Don Hays, Wheat First Securities’ director of investment strategy, said that the stock market in general will continue to rise, “with an outside chance that the Dow could move slightly above 4,200.” Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 3,633.93, pushing into all-time record high territory. Although there are other market indexes, such as the Standard and Poor’s 500 and the New York Stock Exchange Composite Index, the Dow is considered by many to be a leading indicator of American economic strength. In addition to the 30 blue-chip industrial stocks of the Dow performing well, small capital growth stocks will be the strongest they’ve been since 1982, the report said. In other predictions, the Wheat First report said: • The price of gold will rise from its present price of $363.60 per ounce (Sept. 1, NY Commodities Exchange) to $420 an ounce and perhaps $440 an ounce in the next year, but will drop to $250 by 1996. • Inflation will rise slightly to 4.5 percent on upward wage pressure, but will settle back at 2 to 3 percent. • The yield on the long-term bond is finding its low, and will move up to about 7.5 percent by March. Among the reasons market analysts cite for the upward spiral in stock markets is the extremely low' rate offered through bonds, Trea sury bills and certificates of deposit (CDs). According to the weekly index of municipal bonds compiled by Scott & Stringfellow, the average yield of Virginia municipal bonds is at 4.7 percent —with some of the bonds yielding as low as 2.9 percent. In addition to the national stocks performing well, the Scott & Stringfellow7 index of regional stocks has shown a strong upw’ard movement in the past year. From a low of 689.77 in June 1992, the regional index reached a peak in June 1993 of 1,090.36, before settling down to this w eek’s 959.44. According to Bev Crouch of Scott & Stringfellow in Warrenton, stocks of local companies tend to echo activity in the national marketplace. “[Virginia stocks] are going to mirror whatever is going to happen nationally,” Crouch said. “If stocks don’t do well nationally then there’s going to be a hard time for Virginia stocks to do well too.” Crouch foresees strong upward activity in pharmaceuticals on news that the White House health care reforms will not include price controls. On the down side, Crouch points out that local contractors may get’ gored as military spending is cut. “Companies around the Beltway, that are defense-oriented are prob^f bly going to suffer under defense cutbacks,” Although some fear another market crash under the “what-goes-upmust-come-down” paradigm, Crouch believes that the October 1987 crash taught investors to stay in the maiv ket, even if the market makes an occasional downward correction. Ml “What has happened over tl)$ past 15 years is that anybody that panicked and sold out — like they did in ’87 — in a period of two to three months regretted it, an<J bought back at higher prices,[’ Crouch said. “Most of the corrections we’ve had in the last year have been very short-lived.” “The other thing that’s pushing this market is that there are no alternative investments,” Crouch said. “The banks don’t have anything to offer, insurance company annuities aren’t that high and people are still afraid of real estate —build; ings are still out there vacant.” . I ►Library From Page A-l Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the library. Space is limited and the Friends are requesting confirmation by payment before Sept. 11. All funds raised will be used to purchase copies of classics not currently in the collection or to replace worn out books. The Friends hope to raise approximately $2,000. The fund-raiser is based on a literary motif. Guests are encouraged to come dressed as a character or author from adult or children’s classic literature. ‘The idea of ‘literature’ and ‘the classics,’ in particular, have sort of stuffy reputation,” said Susan McCathy, FOL member and “A Novel Affair” chairperson., “The Friends of the Library felt this type of event could inject some humor and interest into the subject of raising funds for the library. Classic literature, especially children’s literatue, runs the gamut of costume possibilities. Just think of all examples from Mother Goose alone!” Hundreds of ideas come from adult’s classics as well, she added',' from ancient Greece and Rome t<J modern times.” One could com<e dressed as an ancient Athenian in a toga or a pirate out of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island-df Sherlock Holmes for that matter.” Guests are certainly not required to come in costume, she explained; but prizes will be awarded to the most successful attempts. , itvi Those in doubt about suitably roles may find help available from a suggestion list at the library. There is also a list of the wanted classic volumes located at the front desk. Sugj gestions for addition are1 encouraged. A form is available for those persons interested in “adopts ing” a classic. r, A donor can sign up to replace a. particular volume or series of voW umes and have their name placed im the front of the book on a bookplate. In the past, donors have contributed the entire collection of a particularly beloved author’s work. >j For information about either the* “Adopt-a-Classic” campaign or “A; Novel Affair,” call the library at 675-' 3780. r Steer Wr «*tllne The third annual Old Dominion Rodeo Goes Country! Live Music by Marge Calhoun & the New Heartaches immediately following each Rodeo performance >> Sat., Sept. 11 Sun., Sept. 12 Great Meadow The Plains, Va. Gates Open Noon Rodeo begins 2 p.m. Ticket Information 703*253*5001 •• Adults $8 ($IO at the gate) ^ Children (6-16) $4 ($5 at the gate) Children 5 and under free Tickets On Sale Now! 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Understand Pest and Plants By DIANE RELF * Extension Consumer Horticulturist • Scout your home landscape for insect and plant pests. Learn to distinguish the good guys from the bad. jBefore you apply control measures, jbe sure you properly identify the >pest. - Educate yourself about the pest, Its life cycle, and feeding habits. Time your pesticide application to jthe most effective periods in the pest’s life cycle or population development. ; Timing of Control For Common Garden Insects I Scale - On outside ornamentals, pse pesticides when scales are at the crawler stage daring the growing season or use dormant oil in winter. Z Whitefly - Whiteflies are susceptible to most control measures in the adult and nymph stage. Thoroughly coat the underside of the leaves with a recommended insecticide where the whitefly eggs and Jivmphs are usually most prevalent. Since whiteflies produce many broods each year, repeat according to the pesticide label as eggs hatch, tin four to 12 days) since most pesticides don’t harm eggs. ; Bagworm - Pesticides can be used in the first two week of June when the worm is small enough to be Controlled (1/4 inch of less, before it forms a bag). Pick off bagworms in fall, winter, and spring, and destroy. - Leafminer - Employ pest control measures on the immature pest after eggs hatch but before the leafminer starts to burrow into the leaves. It is difficult to control leafminers once they’re in the leaf, since they are resistant to systemics. Dnce the insect emerges from the leaf as an adult (small fly, moth, or beetle), it can be controlled before it lays eggs. „ Cucumber beetle - Appearing jn early summer, these beetles spread bacterial wilt and squash mosaic disease that can damage and possibly kill plants. One of these beetles should be enough warning to take the precaution of controlling this pest at once. Timing of Herbicide Applications for Weed Control in Lawns Crabgrass - Apply a recommended pre-emergence crabgrass herbicide in early spring prior to crabgrass germination. Use the flowering of forsythia as a guide for proper time to treat. For certain crabgrass preventers, a second application later in the year may be needed for season-long control. Annual bluegrass - Apply a recommended pre-emergence herbicide in late August prior to annual bluegrass (Poa annua) germination. Dandelion, plantain, buttercup, chickweed, henbit - Apply a recommended turf post-emergence broadleaf herbicide in October or November. Apply to actively growing weeds under good soil moisture conditions. Risk of iryury to deciduous trees and shrubs is less at this time that during periods of active growth (April to June). (Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.) Home Based Business Seminar By HELEN SMITH Extension Agent, Home Economics The number of Home Based Business continues to increase. Did you know the first scoop of Baskin Robins ice cream was produced in a modest farmhouse and the multimillion dollar Hershey candy empire began form Milton S. Hershey’s kitchen? Or that the manufacturing of the Apple computer began in a garage. There are many examples of motivated individuals who began their business at home. Motivated by the appeal of seeing an idea become a reality, more and more home based business are appearing. In most home based business, men and women use skills and abilities they possess and enjoy. The appeal of flexible work hours and personal control are motivating factors to start a home based business but beware. It takes a lot of planning, time, and, money to get started. Each year over two thirds of the home based business fail or terminate because of poor business practices and avoidable mistakes. The main reason many small businesses fail is lack of planning. A business plan tells you, and potential lenders of start up funds, where you are going and how you expect to get there. You have to realize that the money set aside for “other things” will go into the business without that detailed plan. Things that you took for granted when you worked for someone else have to be considered in the business plan. Such things as local, state, and even federal laws on taxes, zoning and permits, insurance coverage and all the administering cost of the business-keeping the books or records; sending out the invoices; buying equipment; advertising and selling the product or service; plus so much more must be considered if you want a successful business. If you are in a home based business or considering the start up of a home based business, you may be interested in attending the home based business seminar scheduled for Sept. 21 at Airlie Conference Center in Warrenton for a cost of $28.50 ($50.45 per couple). Learn from experts how to avoid failure and talk to a panel of successful business owners about what they have done to take their idea from the drawing board to the market. Deadline fpr registration is Sept. 14, 1993, so don’t delay. Call the Rappahannock Unite of Virginia Cooperative Extension for a registration Economists in Planning District Nine and the Flory Small Business Development Center. ►Power From Page A-l Mr. Bywaters said any of the alternative routes would be more expensive than the first proposal because they would be longer. One of the proposals to increase the power and right-of-way along the existing lines would involve purchasing additional land in a highly developed portion of Culpeper County, he said. James W. “Bill” Fletcher III is hoping to generate opposition to solving REC’s problems by building the new transmission line. He said his principal reason for becoming involved is that the line would pass through his family’s farm near ►Hemlocks .From Page A-l from drought, other insects, or disease. Because the eastern hemlock is a conifer and not a deciduous tree, lost and damaged needles are not replaced. Some studies indicate that the adelgid irtsects further damage the hemlocks by injecting toxic substances into the tree. The insect feeds primarily on the eastern hemlock and the less common Carolina hemlock. The western hemlock, which is not found in this part, of the country, has not been affected by the insects so far. A native of eastern Asia, the hemlock woolly adelgid appeared in the western United States in the 1920s and in the Richmond area in the early 1950s. Since then the insect has spread to eastern West Virginia and south-central Virginia, and as far north as Massachusetts. It was first discovered in the park in 1988 along the North Fork of the Thornton River outside of Sperryville. hO OIV D 7105 SUDLEY ROAD (CORNER YOU! SELLING! Every new Pontiac, Oldsmobile, GMC Truck & Honda on our lot is posted with the factory invoice ■ you see what we pay ■ then make us an offer! YOU are in control of the price that you pay! No reasonable offer refused' TODAY AND EVERYDAY! Buy when YOU want to buy ■ not when the dealer wants you to buy!! Because YOU, the customer, have demanded a simple, bassle-free, more convenient way to buy a car. WHEN YOU WANT A GREAT DEAL, ASK FOR mmm mm OF RT. 66 & 234)* MANASSAS, VA Fletcher’s Mill, but he also believes the customers would be better served by Potomac Edison. He urges REC customers to write to the judges at the State Corporation Commission asking to be served by Potomac Edison. He said people should write to the commissioners themselves: the Hon. Hullihen Williams, the Hon. Theodore V. Morrison Jr., and the Hon. Preston C. Shannon at the State Corporation Commission, PO Box 1197, Richmond, VA 23209. REC will need a “certificate of need and convenience” from the SCC to build a new transmission line, because the line crosses into the service area of another utility. Culpeper District Manager Frank Andrews said REC has not yet applied to the SCC for the certificate. Last fall, when REC applied to the SCC for a rate increase, Rappahannock and Culpeper customers served from the Rixeyville substation organized to protest the increase. At a meeting at the local high school REC claimed that the problems with service for the area were the result of problems with the transmission line from VEPCO to the substation. At that meeting company representatives also said they were negotiating with Potomac Edi►Computer From Page A-l both for the psychologist and speech will be used only for speech. Also the pre-school handicapped program has become full-time starting this fall. Some of the children will attend for the full day, and some will attend for half a day. The decision will be made pn an individual basis, Mr. Smith said. One of this year’s changes won’t be obvious for several weeks. The elementary school will be using a new report card for kindergarten through third grade. The children will receive check marks instead of letter grades, and they will receive these cards every nine weeks instead of every six weeks. However, at about the half-way point during the marking period an interim re'p6rt will go out to parents. Mr. Smith said he realized that the biggest change will come late this fall when construction begins on the addition. “Weil have some lifestyle changes when the work starts,” he said. However, he is excited about the addition as a way to reduce tremendous crowding problems. “Our lack of space affects everything,” he said. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK INCORPORATED ^ .. . in b Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat, 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1s' Tues., 1:30 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2° Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale-Consignments Welcome. Fof further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55. AT Front Royal Moose Lodge Saturday, September 18th 7:00 p.m. Over $5,000 in prizes *25 Admission Doors Open 5:30 p.m. Early Bird 7:00 p.m. son to supply backup power. When several REC customers in the audience asked why they could not be served directly by Potomac Edison, REC President Cecil Viverette said that normally electric companies are unwilling to give up customers, but in the case of the Rixeyville customers it might make “business sense” to let another company provide service if one were willing to pay REC for the additional service area. The company received some, but not all, of its rate increase, and the SCC ordered REC to improve service to customers getting electricity from the Rixeyville substation. About 40 percent of the REC customers served from the Rixeyville substation live in Rappahannock County, and about 60 percent live in Culpeper County. 4 • In a letter to County Administrator John McCarthy, Potomac Edison indicated it is willing to serve REC’s Rappahannock customers. The com?pany has not indicated it is willing to serve the Culpeper customers, and REC has said it would need a new line to serve those customers even if another company provided service for the customers in Rappahannock County. REC vice president for engineering and operations Richard Young said that as of last week REC had not received any offer to purchase part of the REC system or territory. There is a meeting scheduled at the courthouse for next Friday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. for those who wish to oppose the new transmission line. Linda Tarry at 937-5936 is the contact person for the group. ►School From Page A-l to improve school spirit this year. • High School Principal John Toth said they hope to involve more students in school activities since research shows students who are involved in their high schools do better. English teachers Susan Henry and Laurel Van Horn are heading up .the faculty committee. “We want the students to enjoy being here,” Mrs. Van Horn said. “And we want the students to know we appreciate how great they are.” Mrs. Henry explained, “We don’t have the kinds of big city problems other schools have, and we want them to know we’re grateful.” This year eighth and ninth graders as well as older students can be exempt from final exams in June: Students in the two younger grades must take at least three of the June exams, but if they, have high enough grades they can skip the final exams in their other classes. Also this year students identified as gifted or talented will have the opportunity to experience computerized telecommunications. Technology education teacher Ron Vickers will see that they all get to use E.r mail and to use the sources available on computer bulletin boards. The school system has access through the Virginia PEN network. Take a load off your heart. MRS. 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• Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News Real Estate Classifieds WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1993 Photo/Courtcsy Sunny Reynolds A jump and grimace add to Sharon Wyrrick’s performance. He Keeps Your Boxwoods Healthy By BRUCE SLOANE Rappahannock News Staff Writer Do you need to have your boxwood thinned? R. Porter Briggs Jr., field manager of the Virginia Boxwood Company in Flint Hill, will do if for free. The Virginia climate is ideal for boxwood, which has been one of the most widely used ornamental plants since Colonial days. Its rich green foliage can form thick hedges, large bushy thickets or small dense shrubs, depending on the variety. Most boxwood, particularly the smaller but thick growing English boxwood can grow so thick that water has difficulty penetrating the interior of the plant. This keeps water from reaching the roots, and can increase the incidence of insects, mites, fungus and disease in the -plant’s interior. The larger and heartier American boxwood is less vulnerable to root damage, but is susceptible to insect damage. Thinning reduces the chances of these events happening, makes the plant more attractive and helps keep the plant healthy. And the Virginia Boxwood Company <Joes it free of charge. How can they do this? . It’s Simple, said Briggs. “By the extraordinary serendipity of nature, boxwood cuttings are especially ’suited for use in floral decorations,” he said. In particular, he explained, they are used to make wreaths dur.ing the Christmas season. Briggs packages the cuttings, 'keeps them cool and sells them to the florist trade. All of his revenue comes from the sale of the clippings. His clients number more than 400 in Virginia, 'Maryland, and the District of Columbia. They include "such well-known public places as the Governor’s Mansion and Capital Grounds in Richmond, the James River Plantations, colleges including Mary Washington, Mary Baldwin, Virginia Tech and James Madison, and several National Park Service Civil War sites. Thinning is a labor-intensive industry. Briggs prefers to thin healthy plants by hand rather than pruning with a tool. This virtually eliminates the danger of transmitting disease from one plant to another by the pruner. How do you know when your boxwood needs pruning? • Examine the plant, said Briggs. Look inside it to see if there are large amounts of dried and brown foliage. Look at the main stems on the inner part of the plant. You should see extensive foliage growing all along the stems. Pull apart the peripheral growth to open the > 1 " 1 ..—... shrub and put your head inside. If the light isn’t bright and even throughout the plant, it probably needs to be thinned. What happens if the the boxwood is not thinned? Nature thins it naturally, said Briggs, through wind, ice, snow, or old age. When this happens, large gaps open up which allow the needed air and light into the interior. Some of the gaps are large enough to walk into. Proper thinning will prevent the gaps from occurring in the first place. Where the gaps already occur, thinning will help new growth to fill them in over the years. Thinning is most effective if it is done during the dormant stage, from mid-October to early December. This corresponds nicely with the peak needs of the floral industry, said Briggs. If the boxwood has insect problems, the company will spray the plants at no charge if the owner agrees. Briggs is presently scheduling thinning appointments for this fall. For additional information, contact him at the Virginia Boxwood Co. in Flint Hill, or call (800)362-8424. , Photo/Courtesy Virginia Boxwood Company Porter Briggs, right, examines a boxwood. 'Roundabout Movie This Weekend “Like Water For Chocolate” will be the movie at 7 p.m. at the Theatre in Washingtorvon Sunday, September 12. \ This spicy love story is so hot that it’s, as the Mexicans say, “Like Water for Chocolate.” A young women has the uncanny power to magically transmit her feelings and passions to everything she cooks! 'Shepherds' Auditions Slated Ki Theatre is holding auditions for The Shepherds’ Play, a 14th century nativity drama orginally enacted by farmers and their families at Christmas. For the past two years The Shepherds’ Play has been presented in Washington, Va. as part of Colonial Christmas weekend, scheduled this year for Dec. 3, 4 and 5. Auditions are being held at 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Sept. 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19. Wyrrick and Company Dance At 'Workspace' Sept. 17-18 The Workspace for Choreographers, outside Sperryville, presents Sharon Wyrrick, a choreographer, director, and resident of Rappahannock County, in an evening of her dance theatre works Friday and Saturday evenings, Sept. 17-18. The evening will feature both solo works performed by Wyrrick as well as group works performed by her company Full Circle. The company includes performers David Bentley, Kim Doyle, Ginni MacCallum, Cathy Paine and Ingrid Zimmer. Audiences can expect to experience a wide range of emotions and styles in the works. The works include “Flock,” an abstract contemporary dance work that depicts a group of individuals that struggle to find their place in the world, reminiscent of images of angels or other spiritual beings. “Infinite Passions” is a theatrical ritual for three w omen using hundreds of flowers to portray the passage through the stages of love and life. “Ride With The Wind” is a solo work for Wyrrick that uses spoken word writh movement and visuals. Here Wyrrick takes us from childhood to adulthood with images of the desire for freedom and how those change for us as we grow older. The program will also include the works “Trace” and “No Exit.” The Workspace for choreographers was established in 1991 as a private foundation that exists primarily to provide rehearsal space to choreographers who are doing explorative work. It evolved out of a need felt keenly by Sally Nash, a local choreographer, who had spent the last 18 years mining the county’s resources for performing artists’ rehearsal space and felt that very few of the people who wanted help had any realistic idea of how much time in a rehearsal space is needed to create original work. In 1989 the studio was built by Ms. Nash, and in the winter of 1992 a guest cottage was added which allows choreographers to bring members of their companies and to stay comfortably for up to one month. One of the high points of the Workspace’s activities is occasional performances by the choreographers who use it most regularly. Sharon Wyrrick has worked here since the beginning and is presenting a program that is varied and extensive, a serious exposure to her artistic and creative work. A discussion with the artists follows each performance. The audience space is limited, so call ahead for reservations at 987-9234. Tickets are $8 for adults. Photo Courtesy Sunny Reynolds Sharon Wyrrick walks on clouds during “Trace.” Battle of New Market Rages Friday The Friday at the Library series at the Rappahannock County Library gets underway with a battle. But don’t worry — the fight took place more than 100 years ago. At 8 p.m. Friday, September 10, Douglas K. Baumgardner will deliver a presentation on the Battle of New Market, an early battle of the Civil War and victory for Confederate forces. This confrontation occurred in New Market on May 15, 1864, when Confederate General John Breckinridge, commanding a force of 5,000 troops, routed a Union army of 6,500 led by General Franz Sigel to maintain Confederate control of the Shenandoah Valley. Although the Confederate victory halted Sigel’s southern advance toward Staunton, determined Union armies regained control of the Shenandoah Valley a few months later and controlled it for the remainder of the War. The auditions will take place at Ki Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Men and women, ages 13 and up, are invited to come to Ki Theatre to read the script and look at the music. No experience is necessary. There are parts for actors, singers, and instrumentalists. Last year more than 40 people from Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison and Warren counties participated. Please call 675-1616 for more information. The battle was marked by the spirited charge of 247 cadets aged 15 to 17 from the Virginia Military; Insititute, the first and only time that an American cadet corps has participated in pitched battle. The site is preserved and maintained today by VM1 as the Neir Market Battlefield Historical Park. Mr. Baumgardner, a former Rappahannock County Commonwealth Attorney, graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1973 and is a current member of the VMI Board of Visitors. His presentation will focus on the battle and the role played by VMI and its alumni and faculty in the Civil War. Doug Baumgardner Afternoon Interlude ", Rappahannock News Statt Photo/Cmdv Mahan Kate Hutchinson, left, and Laurie Chall take a ride. — — ■ --.. . .. »

County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, September 12 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m. ; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. with communion; and Willis Chapel at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist * Pastor: Rev. Darrell Bare Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. ' Wednesday: Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Youth Group 7:00 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector 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. Holy Eucharist and Baptism 11:00 a.m. Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Masses: Wednesday: 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. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Trial Sermon at Bethel Russell Martin, the son of Ernest and Mildred Martin of Amissville will preach his trial sermon at 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville. All are invited to attend this special event. A reception will follow in the church dining area after the service. Rev. Forrest Freeman is the minister at Bethel Baptist. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a. m. 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 Meeting 7:30 p.m. Quaker Meeting A Quaker meeting is held at Middle Street Gallery in Washington from 10 to 11 a.m. every Sunday. 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. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: . Men’s Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. 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. Gospel Program Planned The First Baptist Chruch Missionary Circle will have a gospel program at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Guests will be the Voices Of Inspriation of Flint Hill, Mary Jenkins of Front Royal, The Men’s Chrous of Promises Land, Faith Singers of Rappahannock, David Clanagan and Free Spirit of Washington, C.E.D. Gospel Chrous and the Rev. Wendell Grant, Pastor of the church. “Everyone is invited to come worship the Lord in song with us,” said an organizer. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7:00 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Guest Speaker: Rev. Paul Thompson Sunday: Adult Sunday School 10;00a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a. m. Beech Spring Service Buddy Devers will be speaking at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to attend. m Weddings & Engagements Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wayne Foster Betty Wharton Bride Of Donald Wayne Foster Betty Lynn Wharton and Donald Wayne Foster were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Washington Baptist Church in Washington. Rev. Darrell Bare officiated at the 2 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Otis Wharton of Culpeper. The groom is the son of Brenda Troth of Fredericksburg and Donald Foster of Washington. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Melissa Foster of Washington, sister of the groom was matron of honor. Bridesmaides were Dorothy Browning of Stafford, aunt of the groom, Wanda Jenkins of Washington and Stacy Jenkins, step-sister of the bride. Mr. Foster was his son’s best man. The groom’s step-father Frank Troth and the groom’s brother Greg Foster and Keith Jenkins, cousin of the groom were groomsmen. Ringbearer was Charles Ray Crawford of Washington, cousin of the groom. Flower girl was Stephanie Browning of Stafford, cousin of the groom. A reception was given by the groom’s family at the Washington fire hall. The photographer was Sammy Foster. After a wedding trip to Ocean City, Md. the couple are residing in Front Royal. Itappafrinnorfe i2etos gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy John Hays Salmon-Hays Vows Said In Outdoor Ceremony The marriage of Miss Ann Deirdre Salmon, daughter of Lt. Colonel USMC (Ret.) and Mrs. Christopher Bur Salmon of Flint Hill to Mr. Timothy John Hays, son of Lt. Colonel USAF (Ret.) and Mrs. Philip Vern Hays of Sterling took place on June 19 at the home of the bride. The Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III, rector of the Trinity Episcopal Cnurch, Washington officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white brocade with matching bow veil. She carried a bouquet of mixed garden flowers. Maid of honor was Miss Tracey Michelle Sutphin of Flint Hill. Bridesmaids were Tamara Jo Hays of Falls Church, sister of the groom, Mrs. David Bruce Fisher of Blacksburg, cousin of the bride, and Carrie Hughes Martin of Flint Hill. Attendants were dressed in assorted floral dresses and carried matching bouquets. Mr. Ray B. Tollison of Washington, D.C. w^as best man. Ushers were Mr. Stuart Christopher Salmon of Blacksburg and Mr. Timothy Bur Salmon of Flint Hill, brothers of the bride, and Mr. Michael Jeffers of Blacksburg. The flower girl. Miss Sara Boggess, formerly of Sperryville, cousin of the bride, wore a white dress and carried a basket of rose petals. Devin Tillett of Manteo, N.C. cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. The music was provided by Mr. James Wood. Flowers were arranged by Mrs. Rosa Crocker and Mrs. Susan Med. Carthy. The cake was made by Mrs. Leslie Williams and catering was provided by Crumpets. Photographer was Ms. Cindy Mahan. Mrs. John Henry Woodward of Castleton coordinated the wedding. ■ The groom is a 1992 graduate of Virginia Tech and is employed by Logicon in Reston. The bride is a 1991 graduate of Virginia Tech and is employed by Ninegate in Flint Hill. The couple honeymooned in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Gehringer Accepted Into Law School The University of Richmond; T.C. Williams School of Law has accepted for admission, Robert Dale Gehringer, II of Flint Hill as a firstyear student. Mr. Gehringer is an undergraduate of Hampden-Sydney College, class of 1990 and received his degree in French, graduating Magna-Cum Laude from the University of Canne, Liseux, France, in the Spring of 1991, as a student of foreign study through Hampden-SycU ney. College in the class of 1991. ; Mr. Gehringer has begun his classes at the University of Richmond-T.C. Williams as of Aug. 1993 for the graduating class of 1996. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Gehringer, I, of Flint Hill. The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South - 2 mile* from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST., CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 703/825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 703-825-0397 FRONT ROYAL MOTORS, INC. Sales Service Your Friendly Ford Dealer 703-636-2901 RAYMOND B, KNEPP, R. 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Republican Rally Planned Here Saturday apologize for being unable to write the column for a couple of Weeks. Since my cardiac condition has worsened, I need to reduce the number of activities in which I’m involved. „*My huband will also undergo a heart catheterization next week at Fairfax Hospital. I deeply appreciate your support and hope that someone will continue the column. I c^ee very much about my community, and will continue to write occasionally until someone else takes over. **I want to complete stories on Dori& Jennings and the Mallory children in near future. %I am still committeed to getting out road improved on Rt. 639 and 739. If your road in Culpeper County needs improving, write to Mr. John Egerston, Director, Department of Development, Culpeper County, 135 W.* Cameron Street,Culpeper, VA 22^01. The six-year secondary Road Pten public hearing by the Planning Commission is 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13. If passed, it will go to the Culpeper Bo&rd of Supervisors Nov. 2, 7 p.m. ! In Rappahannock County, the Board of Supervisors will probably hold the final hearing on road names at the Oct. meeting. Some roads have been changed from the original list. You may want to check your road name in the meantime. Our thoughts and prayers are with many in the village wrho are ill. Mr. Gilbert Dennis had surgery on Aug. 27 and hopes to come home this week. Doris Bywaters had to return to the hospital but came home on Tuesday. Mrs. Frances Semones was in the hospital last week but is home now. Miss Phoebe Green would love to here from her many friends. Her new address is: Heritage Hall, Morven Park Road, Room North 29-B, Leesburg, Va. 22075. The W.C. Stuarts spent last week in Williamsburg. Cathy ton smith 'M *jiMiiiiiiiiiii.iiii,iiil .. ... Birthday congratulations to Ms. Doris Jennings who celebrated her 97th birthday on Saturday. This Saturday, the Rappahannock County Republican Comrryttee. invites everyone to meet the candidates or surrogates for state office from 2 to 4 p.m. at the AmisSville fire hall. Lt. Col. Oliver North will also be among the guests. A meal from 12 to 2 p.m. requires advanced tickets. For questions or signs call Ron at 937-5983 or Walter at 675-3679. Deadline for reservations to attend the Culpeper Republican Committee dinner at Graves Mountain from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. is this Friday, call 8258007. To Walk for Life, 2 miles, on Sept. 18, meet at Culpeper Baptist Church at 9 a.m. at 318 S. West Street. May register just prior to walk. Call Linday Dimeo 829-1004. Participants get sponsors to pledge donations to the non-profit Crisis Pregnancy Center in Charlottesville, to be billed after walk. Culpeper is a service area for the CPC. Sara Lee has returned from Aiken, S.C. She’ll be working at Faith Mountain. Voter registration for Rappahannock County residents will be held at the Amissville fire hall from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 17. you are encouraged to register and vote. Susan McCathy, an interior designer from Washington will be discussing “New Trends in Home Lighting” at the Homemakers meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 at Amissville Baptist. The Amissville United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24 and 25. Rain date is Oct. 1-2. There will be a bake sale, crafts. White Elephants, flea market and lunch will be served. Spaces will also be available to rent. To volunteer, donate items or food, or rent a space, call Mary at 347-0072 or Margaret at 937-4672.' The Jeffersonton Community Center’s craft fair in conjuction with the Ruritans BBQ will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 9. Tables are $10. To reserve call Jane at 9375890, Teresa at 937-4928 or Jan at 347-4293. To help you plan events, check the calendar posted at Hackley’s Store. You may add your event, noting date, and point of contact. Special thanks to Bonnie Curtis, Lisa Stuart, and Sheila Scott for delivering my column to the newspaper. Also, special thanks to Lorranie Early for the times she has faxed the column. This is truly a great community. Until someone else takes over, please send or call your news directly to the newspaper. Tenth Annual Beahm Reunion By DOROTHY GALLOWAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer A perfect day weatherwise, a groaning table of delicious food, and a growing interest in family history brought together 102 Beahms and allied families for the tenth annual reunion held in the Rappahannock Park Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 5. Last year a decision had been made to clean up and replace the fence around the Beahm Pioneer Cemetery at Rocky Branch in Page County. Progress of this activity was made thusly Bob and Dennis Johnson and Jim and Dorothy Galloway spent a week cleaning out the brush and trees and hauling away the debris. The actual fencing cannot be done until spring of 1994. The oldest stone located was for the immigrant to Virginia, John Beahm, who died in 1800. A vote was taken to reorganize the reunion by having officers and committees to do the planning and running of this affair. This plan will go into effect in 1994. Our guest speaker was Rev. Abram Sangrey of Lancaster, Pa. who is the historian for the Boehm’s Capel Society in Willow Street, Pa. He is the author of several books on Rev. Martin Boehm and the Boehm’s Chapel which is known as The Temple of Limestone, sales of these books netted over $200 towards the restoriation and maintainance fund for this 202 year old edifice. Rev. Sangrey autographed all books sold. The oldest attendee was Nellie Beahm Duke of Gordonsville and the youngest was Joshua Beahm, 11 months, son of Michael and Ivy Beahm of Culpeper. William and Marjorie Beahm Hallett of Pagosa Springs, Col. travelled the greatest distance to attend this year’s reunion. While the ladies were preparing the food line, the musical portion of the program was led by John Robert and Aliene Beahm of Nokesville and voices of young and old were joined during the hymn sing. We want to give special thanks to Dennis Johnson for his assistance in the cemetery clean up and for photographing the graves. Make your plans now to attend the 11th annual Beahm reunion to be held same time, same place on Sept. 4, 1994. Bleu Rock Inn HOURS Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-9:30 PM Sunday Brunch &. Dinner: 11:00-9:30 PM French/American Cuisine Blue Ridge Vista US 211 between Sperryville and Washington, Virginia 703-987-3190 vertise your Restaur in our Dining Guide 11 for Special Rates a Information. i^ipi ABERDEEN FRIDAY NIGHT Special SEAFOOD SUIT All You Can Eat 5-9 pm ±SlABERBEEH BARK CALL 825-1037 LOCATED IN THE HOLIDAY INN, ROUTE 29 SOUTH, CULPEPER Riverside Dining a RESTAURANT Luray, Va. Listen to the rushing of the Shenandoah River from our front porch and enjoy a spectacular view of the Massanutten Range while you dine on our varied menu. Hours: Fri. 5-9 pm; Sot. 5-9:30 pm; Sun. 12 Noon-7:00 pm 743-4240 211 West of Luray. Turn left at White House Bridge, go 1 mile. m 't / \ > GOOD FOOD FAST SERVICE J EXPERT SANDWICH MECHANICS 5W S*Umate* Appearing soon at our Saturday Evening Concert Series Located In Beautiful Downtown Sperryville, VA September 11 - PETE MEALY Hot Folk/Jazz Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter September 25 - MATT HOLSEN Bluesy/Folk - One of DCs Best Performers October 2 - DORNEL PRATT Country/Folk/Irish - Gorgeous Voice! October 16 - CHET LOWTHER Contemporary Accoustic/Rich Vocals/Great Songs October 30 - JAMES & DEWEY VAUGHN 2 brothers w/Acoustic Guitars and Great Harmonies -Beatles, Stones, Moody Blues, Van Morrison, etc. November 13 - VENUS JONES An “Unplugged" Trio of Rappahannock’s Hottest Band November 27 - DORNEL PRATT Country/Folk/Irish With A Holiday Hair Performances from 8 PM to 10 PM Limited Menu & Finger Food. Beer and Wine, Coffee, Soft Drinks. For further information call 703 987-9533 Upcoming Events Business Council To Meet The Sperryville Business Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Country Manor. There will be discussion of the Apple Harvest Festival, advertising, annual scholarship, Blue Ridge Christmas and much more. All members are urged to attend. Luncheon and Fashion Show The Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society is hosting their second annual luncheon and fashion show at the Bleu Rock Inn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16. The show will feature the fashion collection of Christine Fox from Warrenton. The show and luncheon is open to the public. For ticket information call Beckv Parrish, 937-5160. J NSDAR Members To Meet The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, will meet at 1:30 p.m on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Culpeper Methodist Church. Previous to the meeting at 11 a.m. there will be a memorial service at the Masonic Cemetery in Culpeper for Mrs. Helen Mundrof Jeffries, who passed away on June 29. Orchard Guide Available The 1993 Buyers Guide to Fruits in Rappahannock County is now available from the Rappahannock Extension Office on Gay Street or by calling 675-3619. It lists with a map the 15 orchards in Rappahannock County with a brief description of each . Old Hollow Reunion The Old Hollow reunion will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. School Input Session Rappahannock County citizens and parents are invited to attend a public input session on the primary grades addition to Rappahannock Elementary School. The input session will be held in the elementary school multi-purpose room at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21. The project architects, VMDO Architects, will be available to receive input. Library Board To Meet The Rappahannock County Library Board will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday Sept. 23. The Board meeting is open to the public. Support uroup social The Blue Ridge Head Injury Support Group will meet for a social from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the home of Pat and Chris Salmon in Flint Hill. For directions, information or transportation call pat Salmon at 675-3137. Yoga Sessions A loyal group of yoga practioners meets from 6-7:30 p.m. each Monday evening and 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Saturday. “We are looking for more to join us,” said a spokesperson. Washington E.H. Club To Meet The Washington Extension Homemakers Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Rappahannock Extension Office. The program “New Trends in Home Lighting” will be presented by Susan McCarthy, an interior designer with Black House Designs. Call Kim Gilkey-Breeden, president, at 635-5601 for more information. Library Winter Hours The Rappahannock County Library has begun their new winter hours: Monday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday io a.m.-2p.m. Women's Health Series An open forum on women’s health will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the St. James Parish Hall, 73 Culpeper Street, Warrenton. Call 347-4005 for more information. Estate Planning Seminar The Rappahannock Farmer’s Association is hosting its fourth program on estate planning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 with local attorney Allen Olson as guest speaker. The program will offer comprehensive information ont the options available to preserving estates, the importance of a will that meets the individual negds of families, and the tools available for keeping farms in families. RAA Election Meeting RAA will hold an election for new officers for the upcoming season at 8 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Amissville fire hall. The public is invited. ' Picnic Meeting Planned The Rappahannock Historical Society will hold its annual picnic meeting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10 at The Maples, historic home of Newbill and Carol Miller in Washington. Since the library’s First Friday Meeting is in conflict, and some members may like to attend both meetings, the society will start its program early. The program will include a history of the house and its Miller family, and a guided tour of the lower floor and grounds, with a very brief business meeting. The meeting is for members only and their houseguests, but membership or renewal is available by paying your dues at the door-$15 for a single membership and $20 for a family membership. Bring a covered dish to share and what you wish to drink. Setups, coffee and iced tea will be provided, as well as tableware. Providing your own table and chair is a good idea. Adult Tennis Tournament Rapppahannock County Park is sponsoring an adult mixed doubles tennis tournament Sept 20-26. Entry fee is $10 per team, possible ANB levels. Call Jean Lillard 675-7171 days or 675-3670 evenings. Home Educators' Picnic All Homeschooling families in Rappahannock are invited to a pot lunch family picnic at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12. For more information call 987-8267. Fundraising Event The Friends of the Rappahannock Library will be having a fundraising event entitled, “A Novel Affair” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18 at The Meadows, the home of Edward and Martha Barton in Washington. The event, featuring a light buffet and dancing, is designed around a literary motif and all guests are encouraged to come as their favorite literary character. All proceeds will go towards the replensihment and enhancement of the adult and children’s classics collection of the library. Tickets are $25 per person. Information is available at the library or call 675-3780.

Melons-Refreshing and Nutritious By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent, Home Economics The melon family offers a variety of fruits that are refreshing and nutritious summertime fare. Most folks would agree that a cold slice of watermelon on a hot summer day is a great thirst quencher. The most familiar melons are watermelons, cataloupes and honey-, dews, but some local fruit stand and grocery stores also offer Persian, crenshaw and casaba melons. Nutrition In general, melons are rich in vitamins and low in calories-a sweet bargain for any diet. Melons are about 90 percent water making them one of the juiciest treats of summer. Watermelon-Thumping watermelons to judge ripeness is not always accurate because you can’t tell the difference the ripe and overripe. Color is a better guide. Look for a watermelon that’s firm, well proportioned, and has a dull outer skin. The botton of the melon should be yellowish color or beginning to turn from a white or pale green to light yellow. Larger watermelons have more edible flesh per pound than smaller ones, so you usually get more for your money by selecting a larger one. If you buy a watermelon slice, choose a piece with a bright, deeppink to red-colored flesh. Look for dark-brown to black seeds. Don’t select a piece with,a lot of fibers or HOME ECONOMICS hard white streaks in the flesh; this usually means it’s old or overripe. A watermelon will not ripen after it’s cut, so be choosy. Cantaloupe-Look for a cantaloupe with no sign of a stem. If the cantaloupe has been pick at the right time, the stem usually breaks cleanly and completely from the vine. Check the netting, shape, and color, too. Choose a cantaloupe with evenly distributed netting and a nice round shape. Golden-colored melons are at the peak of ripeness; green ones will ripen in a couple of days if they’re kept at room temperature. A mild melon aroma is a sign of ripeness, too. Honeydew-A ripe honeydew has a creamy yellow rind that’s soft and velvety. Honevdews are larger than cantaloupes and weigh 5 to 7 pounds. But like that cantaloupe, the best tasting honeydew smells slightly V®^5th Birchday uttdf)d DISTINCTIVE LADIES CLOTHING Rush on in Sept. 9th for a slice of cake! 20% OFF — Store Wide Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 1AA Sept. 9, 10, 11 only! Hours: M-F 9:30 - 5:30 Sat 9:30 - 4:00 203 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper, VA 22701 (703 ) 825-5182 fruity. It’s best to hold a honeydew at room tempature for a few days to get an even tastier product. Persian-These melons have a yellow skin and finer netting that cantaloupe, but more orange flesh and larger size. Crenshaw-These have a yelloworange flesh and a mottled-green skin that turns to a golden yellow as the melon ripens. Storing Melons Fresh melons can be damaged by improper handling and storage, especially improper refrigeration. For your family to enjoy maximum flavor, serve melons within a few days after ripening. If the melons are firm when purchased, store at room temperature 1-2 days. After 1-2 days, the blossom ends will yield to gently thumb pressure, and the ripe melons should be placed in the refrigerator. Ripe cantaloupe and honeydew will keep 2-3 days in the refrigerator; uncut watermelon keeps about one week, while cut watermelon keeps up to two days. It’s also a good idea to wrap cut melon with plastic wrap or store in a plastic container so it will not absorb any refrigerator odors. Cantaloupe-Cheese Salad 2 cups cantaloupe balls 1 1/2 cups cubed, unpeeled apple 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup seedless green grapes 1/4 cup commercial sour cream 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese Leaf lettuce Additional crumbled blue cheese (optional) Combine first 4 ingredients. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1/4 cup blue cheese; stir well. Pour over cantaloupe mixture; toss gently. Arrange lettuce leaves on individual salad plates; spoon cantaloupe mixture on top. Garnish with additional blue cheese, if desired. Yield: 4 to 6 servings. Watermelon Punch 1 large watermelon 1 (6-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 cups ginger ale, chilled Cut off top of melon; scoop out unseeded flesh, and place about 3 cups in container of an electric 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. &appafjanttocfe 703-675-3338 blender or food processor. Process until smooth (seeds will float). Pour watermelon puree through a wiremesh strainer into a bowl, discarding pulp and seeds. Repeat procedure with remaining flesh. Measure 15 cups watermelon juice, discarding any remaining juice; stir in orange juice concentrate and lemon juice. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir in chilled ginger ale just before serving. Yield: 19 cups. Watermelon Rind Pickles 4 quarts cubed watermelon rind 1 gallon cold water 1 cup canning salt 2 cups vinegar 7 cups sugar 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon whole allspice 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed 3 sticks cinnamon 1/2 cup thinly sliced lemon (about 1 medium) Pare watermelon rind, removing green and pink portions. Cut rind into 1-inch pieces. Dissolve salt in water; add rind and let stand 6 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse and cover with cold water in large sauce pot. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and set aside. Combine vinegar, sugar and spices tied in a cheesecloth bag in a large sauce pot. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes. Add rind, simmer until transparent. Remove spice bag. Pack rind into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Pour hot liquid over rind, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process pints 10 minutes in boiling water bath. Yield: about 6 pints. Melon Salad With Figs This dessert, from Bon Appetit magazine, is especially refreshing on a hot summer day, when melons and fresh mint are readily obtainable.. Preparation tip: If fresh figs are not available, substitute dried oned. 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice 8 fresh figs, quartered (32 pieces) 1 small honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and sliced into bite-sized pieces 4 teaspoons chopped fresh miiht leaves 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or peacans 1. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, honey, and lime juice. Cover the bowl, and chill the dressing until serving time. 2. Place 8 fig quarters in a circle in the center of each of 4 individual plates. Arrange the melon pieces around the figs. 3. Before serving the salad, spoon the yogurt dressing over the fruit. Sprinkle each plate with a mint and the walnuts or pecans. Flint Hill Residents Entertain Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wade of Manassas spent Labor Day with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Joan and Grant Patton of Stephens City were Sunday guests of her parents, the Lillards. Mrs. Wade Pullen, Mrs. Mary Frances Bywaters, Mr. and Mrs. Dougie Bywater, Angela, Matthew and Joshua, Mr. and Mrs. David Bywaters and Jennifer, Mrs. Evelyn Walker and Miss Joyce Walker with Mrs. Melissa Hutchson and family attended a birthday party for Nathan Sanders at the home of his parents, Greg and Cindy Sanders at Chester Gap on Sunday. Nathan was celebrating his second birthday. Nikki Calisto and Joshua Werner were Wednesday visitors of Tracy Guidice. On Wednesday evening they were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Welch at Hume. Bryant and Holly Welch, Katie and Emily motored to Fredericks By POLLY N. AYLOR 987-8136 burp on Saturday and had dinner at the Red Lobster. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard were Mark and Diane Graves and Wayne Graves of Bealeton, Leon Lillard of Broad Run and Thomas Williams of Front Royal. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxilary will meet for their regular meetihg at the fire hall at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13. Joyce Walker of Annandale spent the holiday weekend with her mother, Mrs. Evelyn Walker. Leo and Libby Wharton, Jimmy and Ellen Joback, Amy and Joey, Paula Murphy and son, Roger Lee and Brad Bennett and daughter, Brittany spent a week at Hollen Beach, N.C. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn lillard of Springfield were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. They all had lunch at The Country Cafe. The Rev. and Mrs. A.D. Goodson of South Hill spent last weekend with Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Dinner guests on Friday of Mrs. Mabel Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard, Clyde Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson, Frances Hudson and Kathy Hudson. School Lunch Menus RCES Sept. 13-Sept. 17 Monday, Sept. 13: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, cranberry juice; Lunch: Steak nuggets, macaroni and cheese, seasoned green beans, spicy applesauce, roll/butter. Tuesday, Sept.* 14: Breakfast: Mini Waffles/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, orange juice; Lunch: Hot dog on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerk raut, almond butter cookie. Wednesday, Sept. 15: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, orange pineapple juice; Lunch: Chicken pattie on bun, scalloped potatoes, buttered peas, whole wheat roll/butter. Thursday, Sept. 16: Breakfast: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, apple juice; Lunch: Sausage pizza, tossed salad/dressing, baked apples. Friday, Sept. 17: Breakfast: Hot cakes/butter, syrup or cereal/milk, toast, pineapple juice; Lunch: Barbecue on bun, hash browns, cole slaw. RCHS Monday, Sept. 13: Steak nug gets, macaroni and cheese, French fries (opt.), hot apple cobbler, biscuit/butter or Italian sub or fish square on bun. Tuesday, Sept. 14: Bacon cheeseburger on bun, potato rounds, buttered peas or chicken salad sandwich or hot dog on bun. Wednesday, Sept. 15: Turkey sub/cheese and lettuce, seasoned curly fries, peach pixie pie or sausage pizza. Thursday, Sept. 16: Taco’s/beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato, French fries, fresh fruit or deli ham and cheese or steak’ums on bun/cheese. Friday, Sept. 17; Chicken piattie on bun, stuffed spud/cheese, butter and bacon bits, French fries (opt.), green beans or sausage pizza. Choice of milk accompanies each meal. Send a Paper to College Do you know someone who's going to college this fall? Help them stay in touch with all the news from home. 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Ollie Frazier 'J Ollie Marie Frazier, 82, of Luray died Wednesday, Sept. 1 at the Page Memorial Hospital in Luray. The funeral was conducted Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by Elder Wayne (Bryant. '; Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Mrs. Frazier was bom April 11, 1911, in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Thomas Peter Jefferson Dwyer and Mamie Bell Cornell Dwyer. She was a homemaker and the wife of the late Ellis Lee Frazier. Surviving are two sons, Earl Lee Frazier and Jimmy Ellis Frazier, ■both of Luray; a daughter, Eva Dovel of Luray; two sisters, Nina Grimes of Warrenton and Beulah Bailey of Culpeper; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three great-grandsons and 18 stepgreat-grandchildren. Clinton Donvan Clinton Herschel Donovan, 69, of Sperryville died Sunday, Sept. 5 at his residence. • Mr. Donovan was bom June 17, 1924, in Rocine, OH, son of the late Amos and Lenon Black Donovan. He was retired from the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Carol S. Donovan of Sperryville; one daughter, Evelyn Kugas of Neuchassenfield, Germany; one son, Gerry Donovan of Bayreuther, Germany and two sisters, Faye Wolfe and Mae Smith both of Pomeroy, OH. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Clore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Virginia Reynolds Virginia Norris Reynolds, 69, of Culpeper died Monday, Sept. 6 at Autumn Care in Madison. Mrs. Reynolds was bom April 27, 1924, in Slate Mills, daughter of the late Buford and Pearle Tidier Norris. She was a retired registered nurse and graduated from University of Virginia School of Nursing. She served as an officer in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and World War II. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her husband, Bill Reynods of Culpeper; one daughter, Teresa Lynn DiMarco of Richmond and two grandchildm, Ryan and Jillian DiMarco. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Wendesday, Sept. 8 at Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper with Dr. H.O. Browning officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, do Mrs. J.H. White, P.O. Box 144, Culpeper, Va. 22701 or the Culpeper Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 731, Culpeper, Va 22701. M.R. Dougherty Michael Ronnie Dougherty, 53, of Washington died Monday, Sept. 6 at his residence Persimmon Hill 4-H Clubs Organizing For Upcoming Year By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent The Rappahannock County 4-H Clubs are getting orgainzed for the 1993-94 year at their Sept, meetings. The 4-H Clubs are an educational orgainzation for youth ages 9 to 19. Each chib meets monthly for an educational program or workshop or field trip on the project they are studying. They also have a business meeting to learn parliamentary procedure and plan community service projects. The 4-H Cloverbud Club is for Children pre-4-H age that ranges ' from ages 6-8. “We currently have two commuhity clubs, 2 projects clubs, 1 cloverbud club and 1 country-side teen club,” stated Scott Cunningham, Extension Agent. “We would like to have more. We need a parent or adult who is willing to be the adult leader and work with the Extension Office in order to orgainze a new club,” he continued. If you have children who are interested in joining 4-H or if you are an adult who likes to work with children, please call the Extension Office at 675-3619 to discuss to opportunities. A list of club meetings during Sept, follows. Please call the organizational leader or the Extension Office if you would like more information. 4-H Teen Club: 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at Extension Office. Plans are to elect officers and plan programs for this year. This is for teens ages 13 and over. Leaders are Kim and Kenner Love, 675-1330. 4-H Livestock Club: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Extension Office. Plans are to elect officers and get organized for this year. Leaders are Toni and Randall Updike, 675-3747. Slate Mills 4-H Club: 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the home of Karen Ramey. This club is for boys and girls 8 to 12 years old. They will study the wildlife project this year. Leader is Karen Ramey, 547-2010. 4-H Junior Garden Club: will meet from 3:30-5 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday this year which is Sept. 28 at the Extension Office. The Sept, program will be demonstration of planting a tree by Judy Lewis of Big Spring Gardens in Flint Hill. The 4H Junior Garden Club is co-sponGrape Crushing Scheduled At Dominion Cellars Dominion Wine Cellars would like to extend an invitation for the ‘crushing of their Riesling grapes, from 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9. A visit to Dominion Wine Cellars will demonstrate how grapes from carefully tended vines and expert winemaking combine to produce wines of quality and distinction. Dominion Wine Cellars is located just off Rt. 3, West of Rt. 29 in Culpeper. Contact the Winery at 8258772 for more information. sored by the Rappahannock County Garden Club and the Extension Service. Leader is Carolyn Emerick, 675-3375. 4-H Cloverbud Club: is for children ages 6 to 8. Leader will be Hazel Zinn-Day, 937-3135. They will meet on a Saturday morning. Amissville 4-H Club: will meet at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3 at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville. Their program will be on the 4-H Exchange Trip to Japan. Leader is Jennifer Gray, 937-5418. Children ages 6 to 8 and their parents are invited to an organizational meeting for a new 4-H Cloverbud Club in the Flint Hill/Huntly area at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4 at the Extension Office. The children will meet with their club leader twice a month for an educational program if there are enough children interested to organize a club. Call Kathy Moore, 635-7814 or the Extension Office, 675-3619 for more information. Farm. He was bom Sept. 12,1939 in Tocoma, Washington son of Irene W. Dougherty of Portland, Oregon and the late Boyd Edward Dougherty. Mr. Dougherty was captain with United Airlines for 24 years. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and had his B.S. degree from the University of Washington. ' Surviving with his mother are his wife, M. Kathryn Dougherty of Washington; two sons Donald Michael Dougherty of Houston, TX and Ronald Mitchell Dougherty of Murfreesboro, N.C. and two sisters, Sharon Irene Taylor of Aloha, Oregon and Janet Celeste Cretsinger of Aloha, Oregon. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 at Trinity Episcopal Church with the Rev. Jennings Hobson officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Rappahannock Unit, P.0. Box 3, Washington, Va. 22747. Clore Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Lester Dodson Lester Ohio Dodson, 70, of Front Royal died Monday, Sept. 6 in the Warren Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Sperryville Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Kite, with military honors. Mr. Dodson was born March 10, 1922, in Rileyville son of the late Kate M. Walker Dodson. He was a retired heavy equipment operator having been employed by Rappawan, Inc. and was a WWII Army veteran. He was married to the late Anna Frye Clark Dodson. Surviving are a step-son Willie R. Clark of Shenandoah; two stepdaughters Marie A. Elkins and Billie J. Yowell both of Front Royal; ten step-grandchildren and three stepgreat-granchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Thaniel Dodson, James Clark, Ricky Clark and Michael Clark. 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They enjoyed shopping and sight seeing at the Green Dragon, the Lancaster Area and in Reading. On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited John R. Eastham at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Mr. Eastham returned to his home in Front Royal on Tuesday. Monday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton. Wednesday Mrs. Annie Hawkins was an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan in Hume. Mrs. Annie Hawkins spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hawkins in Arlington. Mrs. Annie Haw'kins was a Friday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Burke in Annandale. Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Jamie Deal and Johnathan Deal of Hume spent Sunday night with their great-grandmother Mrs. Annie Hawldns. Wednesday Ms. Peggy Smith of Sperryville, John R. Eubank and Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch at Brookeside near Luray. Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas visited her mother Mrs. Frances Eubank on Saturday and they shopped and had lunch in Front Royal. By RUTH CLABK . m*m: £11 iMa Sunday Ms. Peggy Smith of Sperryville, John R. Eubank and Mrs. Frances Eubank visited relatives in Bowling Green. Mrs. Alice Beahm and Mrs. <*Linda Clark and daughter Amanda were recent visitors of Mrs. Agnes Pullen and Mrs. Grave Hawkins in Culpeper. Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz visited Mrs. Alyson Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason in Centre ville. Mrs. Gladys Bowie of Culpeper and Mrs. Russie Miller of Flint Hill were Monday visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank. Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston was also a visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Monday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown in Woodville. Mr. , Bruce Brown had surgery last Thursday at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton and is recuperating nicely. Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons for a cookout were Mrs. Edie Falls and children Samantha and Robert of Woodville and Richie Eastham. A Labor Day weekend cookout was held on Saturday, Sept. 4 at-the home of Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck, Mrs. Alice Racer and Mrs. Beverly Burke and Andrew. Others attending were Danny and Hope Huff of Chester Gap* Steve, Janet, Jonathan Clatterbuck of Washington, Bud, Louise and Jennifer Clatterbuck, Ricky, Emily and Jeremy Henry, Jeff Grims* James and Mabell Smoot, Mr.I Tucker, Joey Winters and his daugh-,' ter Brittany, all of Front Royal. ; Please drive carefully and watch out for our children since school ig, now in session. Have a good week. » Kate and Sam Cliffton are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Samuel Smith Cliffton at; 2:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 30 at their home on Red Oak Mountain near Woodville. JL Samuel weighed seven pounds and ten ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Dr. Thomas McLoughlin of Hartford, Conn, and Joan McLoughlin of Harwinton, Conn. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith Cliffton of Tucson, Ariz. It's a HiisilMvss |ss|: IDirectory *5; mi 703/B75-3338 ■MM " ' } /S "M %’'&> Only $3.95 per week for a 1 inch space! BUILDING SUPPUES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 703/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-0690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday ROOF TRUSSES Direct From Factory FIRST COLONY HOMES Calverton. VA 703-788-4222 CONSTRUCTION KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 703-987-3145 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION Custom Homebuilder Class A Use. 703-987-8043 HARMONY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION New Homes, Additions, Remodeling A Renovations. VA. Class A Contractor 703-987-9207 Richard N. 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Friday-Monday 10a.m. to 5p.m. 703-987-8050 or 703-987-8180 FREE APPRAISAL Ws buy Estates, Households, Antiques. Quality Furniture, Glassware, Jewelry, Coins. Valuables, etc. Culpeper Auction House, 703-825-9081. Announcements 3 Going on Vacation? I will housesit for you (including domestic pets). References available. Reasonable rates. Call 703-9873141 after 6pm. Announcements 3 Fish Day Ifs Time For Stocking CHANNEL CATFISH, HYBRID BLUE GILL, Fathead minnow*. Large Mouth Bass, Black Crappie, Triploid Grass Carp (for Pond Weed Control). The Hybrid Blue GUI will reach a weight of 2 to ZA pounds. Delivery Will Be: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 211 At Die FaReeing Locslon: Southern Stitee Co-op Front Royal. VA (703) 635-3118 time: 800 - 9.-00 AM Luray, VA (703) 7436518 Tima: 300-400 PM Call your local store to place your order or cat: Toll Free 1-800-643-8439 Fish Wagon, Inc. e tae «ou»l,Ba.Jjr-C ****"&.,, Aitmui 72432 Stop Foreclosure and lender troubles today. Call our staff of professionals to ou help yourself. Auction* 2 AUCTION Saturday, September U, 1993 10:00 A.M. DIRECTIONS: Rt. 211 East, right at Amissville on Rt. 642, go 1 mile. Left on Rt. 611 for 1 mile, sale on left. ANTIQUES & PERSONAL PROPERTY 8 drawer walnut chest circa 1840 Walnut cylinder roll secretary Bow china cabinet ■ oak bow door 2 oak 4 drawer chests Oak sideboard - bevel glass mirror Solid walnut tea cart 2 oak washstands ' 3 Ig. Iron kettles 3 trunks - refinished 2 trunks - rough Old smoking stand 8 tin pine pie safe • very old 7 drawer mahogany desk Antique cherry desk - slant front Mahogany record player - Victor Mahogany server Cherry top round table Antique chest w/glove boxes & mirror Walnut 3 drawer chest Walnut settee w/matching chair Oak 2 door/2 drawer wardrobe Mahogany empire chest of drawers Rug 9'xl2' (Rose) Pine washstand Walnut antique platform rocker Mahogany dining rm table w/6 chairs, china cabinet, buffet & server 1907 Maytag wooden washing machine Lg. walnut server 12 walnut dining rm. chairs - 1930s Mahogany dining rm. table Electric child's ridirg car Jewel tea ware - approx. 15 pcs. 2 small cast iron stoves Asst, of iron ware Lg. asst, of old glassware 11 pcs. of stoneware - black & white 3 sets of baseball cards - 89 to 92 2 sets of football cards - complete 1990 action pack rookie packs Old wind up toys Ig. lot of CocaCola posters • from 1930s 4 Ig. framed & matted pictures - Marilyn Monroe 12 pcs. set of English cannister 5 pc. set sterling tea spoons sippers Asst, of silver plated serving dishes Mass, pattern butter dish Ig. asst, of new & old glassware 3 old lamps Pine pie safe w/top server 2 horse sleds - refinished Old Howe sewing machine S*» * down butler churn . _ . .W O hxuvhoe frnm Oak 3 drawer chest w/mlrror Walnut handmade night table Mahogany poster pineapple double bed Queen size brass bed Oak rocker w/arms 5 arrow back chairs ■ solid seats 4 straight back chairs - new seats 5 wooden Ironing boards 4 oak dinlrg rm. chairs Pine fireplace mantle - dated 1901 2 benches from restaurant's booth Camper top for pick-up - sm. body 12* post hole digger 3 point hitch cultivator lg. cider press Pine corner cabinet Walnut comer cabinet Queen Anne high boy mahogany 14 ct. yellow gold 4 prong Tiffany setting diamond ring 0.40 ct. grade VSI color high 14 ct. yellovtgold diamond ring 0.25 ct. 4 prong. OTHER ITEMS TO NUMEROUS TO MENTION OWNERS RICHARD & BETTY HITT TERMS OF SALE: Cash or check with proper ID Food served by Amissville Meth. Church a BENNETT REALTY * a & AUCTION CO. a 700 Southridge Parkway, Suite 311 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (703) 8254554 T. Pratt Brown. Realtor (703) 825-0934 (Home Lawrence K. Bennett. CAI (703) 547 2933 Home VA AR *551 Announcements 3 Financial Freedom! Start your own mail-order marketing business for under $400. Set your own hours, no direct selling, no inventory, immediate income. Free tape and information package, 24 hour recording. (804) 756-8607. Business 5 Opportunities Become a Real Estate Appraiser. High earinings. Home study. Earn professional designation through National College of Appraisal. P.C.D.X, Atlanta, Georgia. Frree Literature. 800-362-7070 Dept. RK738. Make $200 or more weekly mailing our circulars. Send $2 for materials and S&H to Williams 624 West Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630. Own and Operate a route of America’s leading snack machines. 30 machine route developed for you. $9,980.00 investment required. 1-800-344-3251 (ext. 2703) Wolff Tanning Beds New Commercial- Home Units from $199.00. Lamps- Lotions- Accessories. Monthly payments low as $18.00 Call Today- Free New Color Catalog 1-800462-9197. Cons traction 10 Heavy Equipment Machine Shop Liquidation sale, CNC Mill, Bridgeports, Lathie, Moore Jig Borer, Welders, Drills, Martin Table Saw, Unisaw. Bring Truck. Dempsey and Co. 2522-D Hermitage Road, Richmond. (804) 355-1619. Saturday 10-4, Sunday 1 -4, September 11th/12th. Crafts A 11 Ait Artisans A Crsfters Vint Hill Farm Station wants you! to participate in a crafts fair, Sat. October 2nd. If you are interested please call Jerry at 703349-5925. Farm Equipment 14 and Supplies Hay- Square bales. Firs cut, bluegrass and clover Excellent condition, $1.5( per bale; good condition $1.00 per bale. 150 bale) stacked in field, free. Flin Hill, 703-675-3137. Garage/ 16 Yard Sales First time multi-yard sale, Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12. Turn off Rt. 522 at Fletcher's Mill onto Route 620. Proceed down country road approximately 4 miles. Signs will be posted. Livestock 40 For Sale Live Rah for Stocking ponds over 32 species available colorful catalog upon request truck, UPS delivery Zetts Fish Hatchery. Route 2, Box 218K, Inwood, WV 25426. Lost 41 And Found LOST-JC1LY3 Disappeared from her AmissviDe home on Rt 211 BLACK Back Slides WHITE chest/tega/stomach Female-German Shepherd Please Call 703-937-S401 Misc. for Sale/Rent 42 Bahama Crulaa 5 days/ 4 nights, underbooked, must sell! $279/ couple. Limited tickets. 407-767-8100 ext 2120. Monday- Saturday, 9am.-10pm. Beauty and all The Best Pagent Shop. We sell dresses by: Please Mum, Judys, Hollywood Babe. Ask about Car Give-A-Way Pageant, 1-(800) 3943878. Cookware; We quit giving dinner party demonstrations after 18 years. I have some beautiful 18 piece surgical stainless steel, waterless, greseless sets left. New in box. Lifetime Warranty. Sold for $975.00 normally, now only $365. while supplies last. Must Selll Call Suzanne 1-800-8523765. Auctions the second session of the Wm. Beale Carneal CARNIVAL GLASS Collection Saturday, September 11,1993, at 10:00 am in our gallery, Rt 211 one mile west of Amissville, VA approximately 13 miles weal of Warrantor!, VA An excellent array of patterns, shapes, and colors to be sold in approximately 400 lots. Featured will be glass from Northwood, Milleraburg, Dugan, Fenton, Imperial, and overseas, plus convention commemorative! dating from the 1960s. Plan now to attend! Deacripdvc catalog luting available for *2jOO Preview of coUection Friday, Sept 10,1993,300 pm ■ 700 pm Morning of auction 8:30 am - 1000 am Payment Terms: Cash or Virginia check with ID. Out-of-state checks - present bank letter of guaranteed funds addressed to Bill Payne Auction, inc. Bill Pavne Auctions, inc. VA.A.F. 330 AmUiviUe, VA 22002 703-937-4142 Gellery • 675-3729 Home Iliac, for 42 Sale/Rent by thegJoz# Reg. Pints.$3.90 Reg. Quartt|p, ,*.$4.49 Generic Quarts.$3.99 Stokes Mart Main Street New Market Front Royal Genealogy Program for IBM/ compatible PC's. Organize family tree. Dis ancestors, immediate family. descendants. Displa print, exchange files. Ca 703-430-8360. Hunting Club Membership. Included use of 6000 acres in Northern Virginia for hunting, fishing, camping and target shooting. Call 703-643-2608. Steel Buildings: From Heritage, delivered to your jobsite ready to bolt together. 5000 sizes. Build it yourself and Save. Call with your bilding size. 1800-643-5555. Steel building 50x90x17 quonset style, open ends. Was $13585 will sell for $8549. Never erected. One year warranty remaining. 1800-292-0111. 93 Rossignol 4S-190 cm skis. Almost new with marker titanium bindings. Great all around skis. Retail $700. asking $500.- or best offer. Call 703-6911403 ask for Josh. Miscellaneous 43 Wanted Wanted: Alan Jackson Concert tickets. October 22nd, at the Patriot Center. 1st to 5th row please. Call 703-771-2277 after 5:30p.m., leave message. Miscellaneous 43 Wanted Wanted: 2 Redskin tickets, any home game, pay face value only. Neither rain, sleet, snow or late nights will keep me from my Redskins. Call Martie 703777-4749. W.Va. Redskin Fan- “Hog Wild" for Redskin Tickets. Any home game! Will pay face value. Call 304-7287457, leave message. Musical 45 Instruments For Sale: Spinet - Console Piano Wanted, responsible party to make low monthly payments. See locally. Call: 1-800-327-3345. Personals 47 ★ ADOPTION * Loving childless couple wishing to adopt an infant willing to pay legal and medical expenses. Please Call Elizabeth and Tom at 703-534-4405. ★ ADOPTION * Loving childless couple wishes to adopt infant. Will pay legal and medical expenses. Call Jane or Will, Collect 703-698-7630. ★ ADOPTION * Loving childless couple wishes to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal/ medical expenses. Please call Barry/ Sedi collect 703719-0479. ★ ADOPTION ★ Loving childless couple wishing to adopt an infant. Will pay medical/ legal expenses. We understand and can help you through difficult times. Please call Otto/ Debra, collect 703882-4152. Alone? Wanna Fall in Love? Meet Christian Singles by Phone. All Denominations Welcome. Locals call toll free 800-854-2121. Garden Equip. 17 and Produce Pick Your Own ^ 390/lb. Elbert* - O'Henry - Quachlta Gold McIntosh Apples..15«/Ib. Peare (Bartlett)-Grapes-Pluma.49* lb. Sr. Citizens Discount Tuct. & Thur. Volume Discounts Everyday Bring Containers Moormont Orchards Rapidan. Va. Toll Free Ripe 'N Ready Info and Directions V 1-800-5/2-2262 o^p^Tsm to su ™ Garage/ Yard Soles 16 Warren Co. Fairgrounds Front Royal, Va. Rt. 522, South & State Rd. 661 INDOOR / OUTDOORS Weekends only 9am 5pm Crafters /J/endors welcome Re-opens Sept. 11 after Remodeling FALL & WINTER SPACE AVAILABLE 703-635-5827 and 703-837-2274 Personal* 47 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. Wanted - 100 people to lose weight! No willpower required!! Brand new, just patented. All natural, Doctor recommended product. 100% Guaranteed. Call Judi 1-800-862-3543. Pets 50 Happy Jack Fleagard: All metal electronic device controls fleas in the home without chemicals or exterminators. Results overnight. At feed & drugstores. OBEDIENCE CLASSES Now Forming InAmiBsville 703-937-5805 703-349-3088 Rec. Equip/ SI Boats ft Accesa. Prime Deer/ Turkey Hunting. Write: B.W.H.C., Inc. Rt. 1. Box 1059-B, Washington, Va. 22747. 1989 Bayliner Ciera Sunbridge 2655. Mint condition, 26 foot, 9Vi foot beam, cruising/ sport/ fishing boat, idea! for couple of family boating. 256 horsepower; electronic ignition, ($400 upgrade); stainless steel propellor, ($500 upgrade); ah cabin; separate head and shower; hot and cold water (30 gallon tank); 110 gallon fuel tank; twoburner stove in galley; deep sink; one berth forward of dining area; refrigerator; color TV; battery charger with dual batteries (110/12 volt); radar arch; VHF radar/ Lor an; am/fm cassette player; compass; depth finder; full USCG safety package; anchor and chain; boat hooks; fenders; bimi' op and side screens ar j t enclosure, all included. Call for details, 703-815-3465 Services - Business 52 Chimney Sweeping Relintng ett /irbumrC fctrtwt Full insured Bruce Vlerllng 705-675-3508 Palm & Psychic Reading •By Anna* Sfieis guaranteed to succeed where other readers have faded Don’t let time or distance stand in your way. Please Call 703-635-9943 Services - 52 Business EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rl-211, 1 mile west of Post Office AmissviUe, Va. 703-937.5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Services- 54 Home Improvement About Allseeding needs. Call. We York rake, hand seed, hydroseed, do straw blowing, retaining walls, lots cleared, water problems. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 703-635-7251 Cash Buyerof standing timber, logs or dead firewood. 703-635-7251 L & S Fencing & Construction. Chain Link - Board - Privacy Fencing. Remodeling - Bams - Additions. 703-937-4639 leave message, Steven Keys. Sanding A Refinishing hardwood floors. Reasonable rates. Call Roger 703635-2558. Services - 06 Personal Assisted Living- 24/hr residential/ assisted retirement living includes room, board, and utilities- $1100 + - Va. Beach, Charlottesville, Lexington, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Gloucester, South Hill, Tappahannock, Emporia, Clifton Forge, VA., also Pensacola, FL. American Retirement Homes 1-800999-6637. Rappahannock Convalescent Aids Loan Closet Loaned free of charge •wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, etc. Call 703-987-8248 703-675-3602 703-937-4410 . 703-675-3765 703-937-5292 703-987-3116 Will do light housework, or take care of elderly family member while you run your errands. Call violet at 703937-5242. Tributes 57 & Thanks A tribute of thanks. to all my family, all my friends, all my doctors, to Char-, lottesville Hospital and to The Inn af Uttle Washington. You all have helped me through a very hard time. It's been a long time but now 1 fell like 1 have, started all over again with you all by my side. Thank You All So Very Much. Beverly Burhe; STAND OUT1M Don’t let your ad get lost with all the othersi | Proper type size can help This is... 10 POINT : 14 POINT : To get your ad noticed call your Account Executive today ■ 689-1260

63 -Bouse For Rent in Warrenton: Renovated home in established neighborhood, 3 bedrooms, I'/i baths, eatin-kitchen, hardwood floors, gas heat, carport. Great "rent to own’ option also available. Call 703349-4798. In Slate Mile, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, Irving room, dining room, family room. Available immediately. $650/ month plus security deposit/ references. 703-967-8252. Rentals- 64 Office OFFICE FOR RENT Main Street Town of Washington 600 sq.ft., one block from Rappahannock Courthouse, CAC, electric heat Available Immediately 703-675-3352 SeaSI/M^^? Vacation Lake Gaston- VA/ NC 350 'miles shoreline, boating, .fishing, skiing. Over 75 waterfront lots, houses, mobile homes listed. Free Lake Map/ Buyers Guide. -Open 7 days. Call/ write Tanglewood Realty. 1-800338-8816. Rt. 903, Box 116, Bracey, VA 23919. Myrtle Beach Resort Vacation Rentals- Fully furnished condos. Pools, tennis and more. Golf packages/ winter rentals available. Fall rates from $327/ week. Free Bro-chure: 1 -800-448-5653. Real Estate - 70 ■Commercial Dolphin, VA. 5 Warehouse/ Storage buildings containing over 20,000 sq. It. of storage space. 2 '.buildings presently leased. Fork lift accessible, loading docks, storage sheds. Unlimited potential for commercial development. Access to US 58 between 1-95 & 1-85. $140,000 Century 21 Rick Cutler & Associates 1-800-525-4143. Real Estate - 71 For Sale .CAN YOU PAINT A RAMMER? Then call today to inspect this older farmhouse in Chester £ap. 2 bdrms, bath, lg. country kitchen on almost 2 acres. Was $52,000 NOW $47,000. YOU'VE SEEN THE REST, NOW VIEW THE BEST! 29 + open acres, Stream with majestic views of Old Rag Mtn. $117,080. PIEDMONT REALTY OF VIRGINIA. INC 703-825-9300 Three bedroom and bath farmhouse on 2 acres just off 211 in Amissville. $74,500.00 Call evenings 703-825-4228. New 3 bedroom home. All electric, with appliances, A/C. Washington, VA. 703675-3463. FORCLOSED GOVERNMENTHOMES AND PROPERTIES! HUD, VA, RTC, ETC. Listings for your area. Financing available. Call Toll Free! * 1(800)436-6867 Ext R-1466 Owner Harpers Ferry WVa.— New home, 3 bedroom 2 bath rambler, 1,248 sq.ft, with 2-car attached garage. Minutes from Charles Town and rail line to DC. S1Q3.000. Will pay $1,000 of closing. 703-430-8360. Real Estate- 72 Owner Muat Ml- By Owner. Golf and Waterfront Community Home on Chincoteague Bay, Va. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Maintenance Free. Possible Financin Trade. $68,000. (804) taeeburg/ Oakvtew - 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cue Cod, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, separata dining room with chairrail, central air. $126,900. 703-777Real Estate - 73 Lots/Acreage Authenlc Retreat 14 acre $39,950. G.W. National Forest 50 mile view from deck Va. Mountains! Excellent Financing Don’t Hesitate! Call 80-344-0947, ext. 7377. Bath Co. VA - Land Bargain, 10 acre - $11,950. Enjoy deeded acces to G.W. National Forest. Fish, bunt, or just relax. Towwing hardwoods. One Only! Excellent Financing. Call Now 800-344-0947, act. 7477. Go Ahead ft Fall in love! This time you can afford it! $1,790 down $188.45/ mo. • Be the proud owner of this 1 -1- acre tract) New paved roads, underground utilities ft deeded access to Potomac River. Owner financing based on addtional $1,790 down at dose. Financed amount: $14,320 for 120 months at 9.9% APR. Call 1-600-334-3916. ext 8177. EGP Owner/ Broker. Lakefront Liquidation Buy Below Bank Certified Appraisal! Lakefront Appraised: $58,000 Liquidation Price: $39,900 Mature hardwoods, long lake frontage, spectacular views. Paved road, utilities, more. Excellent Finandng No hidden charges, immediate lot release. Take advantage, call liquidation hotline now 1 -800-3440947, ext. 7277. Lake House Reduced! Was $62,900 Now $49,950 - End of summer - builder must sell Now! Easy to finish 3 bedroom home with deeded access ft tremendous views to VA's cleanest lake. Owner finandng,. Please call 800344-0947, ext. 7677. Land Liquidation SaleLots and Homesites across Virginia. All For Sale By Owners. Call now for Free information. Sellers: 1-800364-6612. Buyers: 1-800480-0090 American Land Liquidators. One hour Northwest DC Beltway 5.5 acres -$52,900 Potomac Riverfront Dive Right In! From the privacy of your own private riverfront property that offers 3 state views, new paved roads ft underground utilities. Priced to sell!! Owner financing. Call Now! 1-800334-3916, ext. 8077. One hour West of DC Beltway The Million Dollar View is free 21 acres - $46,900 ft the rest of this gorgeous wooded mountain property is priced to sell. New roads, recent survey, perked! Only 11 miles from historic Winchester, VA. Onwner finandng. Don't Wait! 1-800334-3916. ext. 8277. Patten Owner/ Broker. On* you can dream about! Mountain chalet on 5 + acres $49,900 - You can stop dreaming! Step into reality with this easy to finish home nestled among hardwoods. Close to 23,000 acre state forest with 212 acre lake. Special owner financing. Call Now! 1-800-334-3916, ext. 8377. Patten Owner/ Broker. Privacy for sale 5 + acres .$14,900 - This all wooded property with great view is waiting for the person who desires privacy & wants to be less than 2 1/2 miles to convenient shopping. New road, recent survey, guaranteed buildable. All this less than 2 hours West of DC. Special ' financing. Priced to sell. Call 1-800334-3916, ext. 7477. EGP Owner/ Broker. Take One Look! New cedar getaway 5 + acres $39,900 - Just one peep at this easy to finish home in a park like setting & you’ll be sold. Magnificent hardwoods, breath taking views, & only 2 1/2 miles from shopping. All this less than 2 hour West of DC Beltway. Owner financing. Call Now! 800-334-3916 ext. 7877. RealEatate- 74 Wanted We Buy Mortgages and Trust Deeds. Did you sell Property? Receiving payments? Why wait! Fast. Cash now! Any size - Nationwide. Great prices. Call 1-800-659-CASH (2274). Rentals - 60 Apartments LEESBURG LOUDOUN HOUSE APARTMENTS SECTION 8 UNITS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR WAITING LIST FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS SPACIOUS 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED CENTRAL AIR & HEAT 703/777-7303 10am-3pm Mon,-Fri. Manufactured/ 75 Custom Housing Build Your Oum Home Now! No down payment on Miles materials, below mar- ■ ket costruction financing. Call Miles Homes today, 1800-343-2884 exi. 1. 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. ABC LICENSE Charles A. Wilson and Marianne W. Topjian-Wilson trading as Thistle Hill Bed & Breakfast, Rt. 1 Box 291, (Rt. 522, Sperryville Pike), Boston, Rappahannock County, Virginia, 22713 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Mixed Beverage License to sell alcoholic beverages. Charles A. WilsonCo-Owner. 01318846 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PURSUANT to Section 12.1-10 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday September 22. 1993 at 9:00 a.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: SU # 93-08-02 Catherine Criscione TR, 35 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 22002, desires to obtain a Special Use Permit in order to construct an efficiency apartment of six-hundred (600) square feet within an existing garage structure. Property is on record as Lot(s) 28 & 29 containing approximately .587 acre, is located on RT. 522 in Wakefield Magisterial District, zoned “VR" Village Residential, Tax Map 13, Parcel 125, and is in the village of Flint Hill, VA. Use allowed under Section 3, Article 3.3-1 (M) of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance. Additional Standards contained in Section 5.2-6 A through D of the Rappahannock County Ordinance. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday September 15, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 5.1 -9, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent properly owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, P. O. Box 222, Washington, Virginia, 22747-022, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator Board of Zoning Appeals #1318843 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS VARIANCE APPLICATION PURSUANT to Section 12.1-10 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday September 22, 1993 at 9:00 a.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: VAR# 93-08-03 Gilman R. & Mary N. Carlson, Blue Knoll Farm, RT. 1, Box 141, Castleton, VA 22716, desire to obtain a VARIANCE from the required fifty (50) foot setback for construction of a log home. VARIANCE deemed necessary for adequate location due to serious drainage and access problems. Property is located from RT. 729 and 676 in Jackson Magisterial District, zoned ‘A’, Agricultural, Tax Map 52, Parcel 9C, consisting of approximately .9925 acre. Allowed under Section 12.4-3 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance; Standards in 12.4-4. 01319387 m Deals on Wheel V Donat* Cara Vans RVs Boats Trucks to Chanty. Serving the blind. I.R.S. Tax Deductible. FREE TOWING, need not run. 1800-995-8889 Ford Escort 1981 Body and tires good condition, needs motor work. $300/ best offer. 703-937-4639 leave message. ★ MUST SELL * Mustang, LX, 1991, 5.0 power/ steering, brakes, windows, locks. Auto, custom sound system, alarm, new motor, tinted windows, mint condition. $10,000./ best offer. 703-573-8472. Dodge Charger, 1984, $300. Olds Cutlass Supreme, 1978, with valid inspection, $200. 703-9879440. Ford station wagon1978, LTD, 9 passenger, V8, automatic, AC. good condition, dependable and runs great. $450. Call 703675-3143. VEHICLES UNDER $200 Cars auctioned by IRS, DEA, FBI nationwide. Trucks, boats, motorhomes, computers, and more! Call Toll Free! 1 (800) 436-6867 Ext A-1495 Tracks- 85 For Sale Ford F-350 1966 5.000 miles on new 460 motor, 4 speed, power steering, AC, new tires, new brake system, 10’ steel flat bed, set up for goose neck. Excellent shape. $7,500. 703937-4639 leave message. Ford 250 1980 4x4, 7.000 miles on new 302 motor, new tires, new brake system, automatic, (body some rust). $3,000. 703937-4639 leave message. ★ MUST SELL ★ ’91 Nissan pickup, Limited Edition. 5 speed, air-condition, 2wd, am'fm stereo cassette. $8,000/ best offer. 703-729-6075. Nissan U01989 14’ Cargo Van, 11,700 GVW, diesel, automatic, 4 cylinder. $8,500. 703-955-4831 after 7pm. or week ends. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used pans lor cars and trucks Some new pans Motor* tranamiaaiona and parto Inalaltod (if purchased hara} Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. W* Buy and SaN running cara and truck*. Optn 7 days. Mon-Sal 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located m 220. 3mi*ap**I Cufpaper High School 825-2571 APPOINTMENT SETTING Excellent oppty. to work from home. PT/FT. Benefits, monthly bonuses, paid vacations. 703-631-4986 Carpenters, Masons, metal roofers and dry wall hangers. Experienced. References needed. New or old work. 703-937-3116. COOK 2 openings: 1 parttime, 1 full time. Salary to be set to match qualifications and experience. Start immediately. Call for interview: Flint Hill Public House 703-675-1700 EOE FANTASTIC PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY Accounting Associate position requires dependable, trustworthy, accurate person that can operate an adding machine efficiently. Previous Accounting experience is a plus! Applications will be accepted through 9/17/93. Stop by to complete a job application at our warehouse located in Sperryville, on Route 211 or fax a resume to Melaniea.t 703-987-923 9. Vlr^tnka Deport rrvent of Trarnportotton Brim? We are currently seeking qualified applicants to compete for the following openings: TRANSPORTATION SIGN FABRICATOR #13885 - Culpeper. Individual to fabricate highway signs for the Culpeper Regional Sign Shop by using handmade and silkscreening methods. Keeps records of labor ana materials used, prepares work orders, packages signs for storage, performs preventive maintenance on sign shop equipment and operates forklift to load/uhload signs. Knowledge of highway sign fabrication procedures and basic English and arithmetic. Skill using sign shop equipment, such as sign plotter, band saw, sheering machine, aluminum cutter, tablesaw, stud welder, letter press, circular saw, and drill press. Must be able to perform basic drafting and mathematical computations and measurements; follow verbal and written instructions; operate microcomputers; and perfomr manual labor and possess and valid Virginia Operator’s license, safety shoes, and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Salary: $15,055 - $22,987. Closing Date: 9/17/93. PROGRAMMER ANALYST #09147 - Culpeper. Individual to plan and aminister the installation, configuration, and maintenance activities of CADD hardware, software, and operating systems for the Culpeper District. Provides technical support to CADD and BAMS users; responds to HelpDesk calls; and resolves operating system problems, Maintains CADD and BAMS network to Wide Area Network; performs systems and file security functions; coordinates hardware repair; and maintains CADD backup operations. Meets with staff, users, and bendors, and develops and provides CADD training. Knowledge of Information Systems Concepts and UNIX operating systems, MS DOS, and VAX. Must be skilled in Telecommunication, Network Design! troubleshooting and using repair equipment and be able to communicate effectively, install and troubleshoot CADD equipment, and provide training for all levels of users. Salary: $28,089 - $42,888. Closinq Date: 9/17/93. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR #10537 - Culpeper. Individual to provide direction to a design team in developing plans and contract documents for the repair and replacement of highway structures. Reviews bridge design plans; schedules and monitors design projects; and assists in the construction of projects, including representing VDOT at field inspections, preconstruction meetings, and job sites. Supervises design teams and trains new employees; maintains project records; and assists with the Safety Inspection Program. Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and procedures pertaining to bridge and road design and the ability to apply engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex projects; plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple assignments; interpret and apply agency, State, and Federal regulations; supervise and instruct others; and communicate effectively with individuals and groups. Salary: $30 707 - $46,884. Closing Date: 09/17/93. EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN #01611 - Warrenton Residency. Individual to service and repair VDOT equipment, pool care, and others State vehicles. Attends service facility by pumping gas, assisting customers, and servicing vehicles; overhauls equipment, such as removing transmissions, replacing axles, or rebuilding motors; and performs preventive maintenance on all types of equipment. Completes and maintains records on materials used, time, and rental equipment; conducts safety meetings; performs welding; and provides instruction to equipment operators in the operation and maintenance of equipment. Knowledge of general automotive equipment repairs and standard shop practices and techniques. Must be able to diagnose equipment failures and perform repairs; operate highway equipment; and perform heavy manual labor and possess a valid Virginia Operator’s license, safety shoes, and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Salary; $17,992 - $27,470. Closing Date: 09/17/93. TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR #12903 - Warrenton Residency. Individual to inspect highway and bridge contract construction and maintenance work, contract maintenance schedules and road projects to ensure quality control and contract compliance. Conducts on-site inspections of materials, roadways, and structures, including checking lines, grades, and dimensions of work. Compiles and maintains project documentation, such as estimates and progress reports; promotes Department safety policies; and communicates with contractors and the general public. Must know highway and bridge construction methods and be able to read and interpret plans and specifications; use and instruct others in the operation of survey instruments and engineering field equipment; supervise others; meet and communicate with personnel and the general public; and possess a valid Virginia Operator’s license, safety shoes, and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). May be required to work in the vicinity of devices emanating low level ionizing radiation. Salary: $19,668 - $30,030. Closing Date: 09/24/93. Each position offers an excellent benefit package. If qualified, send a Virginia State application to: Human Resources, VDOT, P.O. Box 67f, Culpeper, VA 22701. A separate application is required for each position. Virginia Relay Center toll-free number: TDD/PC: 1800-628-1120 or Voice: 1-800-828-1140. Applications are available at the Virginia Employment Commission and any VDOT residency or district office. All applications must be received in a VDOT office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the above listed closing dates. Responsible accommodations will be provided pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. VDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Beauty Advisor Peebles Department Store We're looking for a parttime Beauty Advisor to represent Estee Lauder Products. If you believe customers come first, who has an eye for details and who knows what it means to give great service. To apply, come by: 650 Warrenton Center Warrantor!, VA Daily 10-9 Sunday 12-5 Peebles offers you: • Incentive Pay (without a cap) • Competitive Wages • Purchase Discounts o Excellent Working Conditions • Excellent Training • Excellent Benefits for Full-time Associates includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid sick days, vacation and holiday pay, replacement plan and more...) Peebles . An Equ»i ODPO'Tts'trfy frrotoyor CABLE TV SPLICER Year round work. Experienced only. Qualified candidates please call: Woodlawn Construction 1-800-296-3214 EOE CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR #420-01 Full-time position under supervision of the Director of MR, located in Culpeper. Plans and manages case management system. Supervisory experience required. Master's degree in social work or related field or Bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience in human services. Day and evening hours included. Hiring range: $22,757-$25,565/annum. Apply with Board application by 12:00 Noon, 9/17/93 to Personnel, RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Certified Nursing Aststant needed for the Rappahannock- Rapidan Health District. This position will be required to work in Orange, Madison, Culpeper, Fauquier, and Rappahannock Counties. We are looking for a week temporary relief Nursing Assistant 30 hours per week, to work clinics, home health field visits and observed TB Therapy. A valid drivers license, criminal check, CPR and state certification are required. Please call Teresa Hutchens at 703672-1291, or submit a State Application by September 13 to the Orange County Health Department, 350 Madison Rd., Orange VA. 22960 GROOM/RIDER FARM WORKER Experience with grooming, longeing, farm maintenance and bushhogging. FENTON FARM 703-347-1141 Art and Accessary. Unique opportunity. Part/fuH- time. Training available. Call 703-6627350. DISTRIBUTION NEW WAREHOUSE $300-$400 WKLY. All the work you can handle. We need 20 people for full-time positions. Fast growth and advancement available. No exp. needed. Call Laura: 703-368-6397 DUMP TRUCK DRIVER CDL License required. Excellent pay/ salary. Contact Gail or Mike: 703/631-9392 Manassas. Va. Full- Tima Position available for pastry chef/ cold side person at the Bleu Rock Inn. Contact Scott at 703-987-3190 Excellent opportunity for an aggressive salesperson. Knowledge of heavyequipment/trucks a plus. Send resume to: Northstar Machinery Company, P.O. Box 1215, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801. Friendly Home Parties now has openings for demonstrators. No cash investment. Part time hours with full time pay. Two catalogs, over 700 items. Call 1-800488-4875 Ideal Pert Time - Openings statewide. $28,000 pay and benefits package. Paid skill training. Gl Bill for education. Much morel 17 to 34? Students, grads, others. Call your local Virginia National Guard armory. Or Toll Free 1-800572-3019. Part- Time Bookkeeper/ light secretarial. Computer skills. Send resume to: P.O. Box402, Culpeper, VA 22701. EOE RETAIL SALES CLERK POSITION Retail sales experience preferred. Computer experience and ag background helpful. Apply in person. Marshall Fanners Co-op <^th (fountain $ ompany FANTASTIC SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES! Wonderful opportunity to earn extra money for Christmas. Part-time, flexible hours are now avdlable with a well-known national mat order company. Requirements - Courteous, pleasant telephone voice and manner - Data entry and typing skills - Excellent grammar and spelling - Friendly, enthusiastic personality - Able to work as a supportive team member Benefits ■ Comprehensive training program - Advancement possibilities - 50% employee discount - Incentives and Bonus Plans - Pleasant work environment close to home If all of this sounds good, we may have the perfect job for you answering telephones and entering orders into an easy to operate on-line computer system! DAY, EVENING AND WEEKEND POSITIONS AVAILABLE Applications will be accepted through 9/15/93. Stop by to complete a job application at our warehouse located in Sperryville, on Route 21 1 or fax a resume to Melanie at 703-987-9239. /Dheetoc - Residential and Transitional Program for Battered Women and Children. Must be able to provide agency administration and staff supervision. Computer skills, grant writing and ability to perform public speaking necessary. Undergraduate Degree w/expenence desirable. Resumes accepted thru September 17. 1993. P.O. Box 402, Attn: Mrs. Lam, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. EOt Employer RN, IN-HOME SERVICES SUPERVISOR Supervise and train homemakers/personal care aides who provide in-home support services to the aging. Provide assessments and develop care plans. Experience in public or home health services. Supervisory and training experience. RN Licensure. MondayFriday, 8:30-4:30 p.m. Hiring Range: $24,960$28,061. Apply with Board application t>y 12:00 Noon, September 17. 1993 to Personnel, Rappahannock- Rapidan Community Services Board, 401 South Main Street, Culpepef, VA 22701. 703/825j3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Secretary/ Personal Assistant for busy psycholdgit, Washington, VA. Some college, WP skills (Mac), dictaphone, organized. Pi, one or two momings/week. Dr. Horton, 703-675-3771., i WAfTPERSON 1 t Full time with excdlent earnings poteHtial. Start immedr iately in training prcigram and rapidly intd schedule. Need someone to replacfe person leaving ne>d month. Must be d team player and setmotivated. Some good experience very desirable and will shorten training program. Must be 2J due to ABC regulajtions and duties. Ca|l for interview: j Flint Hill ; Public House ! 703-675-1700 ! EOE : WEEKEND ; COOK Small country inrj seeks creative break-1 fast cook. i 703/987-8025 ! Help Wanted - 92 Domestic LJve-Jn Companion Mori, day- Friday Must be mature. have owh transportation, nonsmoker. Call 703/338-2826 for interview. i LEGAL SECRETARY/ BOOKKEEPER Experience in real estate, wills, trusts, estates and probate; accounts payable/ receivable; payroll tax returns. Send detailed resume to: Denise Darr, Route 1, Box 34 Uppenrille, VA 22176 AIRLIE FOUNDATION has positions openings for • Banquet Waitstaff • Bartenders • Dishwashers • Conference Support Staff • Full Time Cook ' Full or part-time work. Flexible hours. All applications must be made In person Monday through Friday. GOOD PAY & BENEFITS Airtie Foundation Route 605 AMe,VA NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE LPN PART-TIME 3-11 or 11-7 SHIFT Culpeper Health Care Center, a 180bed facility, is seeking reliable LPN Nurse for the 3-11 or 11-7 shift. Many benefits. Submit application/ resume to: Diana J. Pinto, RNC Director of Nursing Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 703/825-2884/lT.D.D.) 703/825-1775 EOE/M/F/H LPN PART-TIME 3-11 or 11-7 SHIFT Culpeper Health Care Center, a 180bed facility, is seeking reliable LPN Nurse for the 3-11 or 11-7 shift. Many benefits. Submit application/ resume to: Diana J. Pinto, RNC Director of Nursing Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 703/825-2884/(T.D.D.) 703/825-1775 EOE/M/F/H

“Clown Alley” of Roberts Brothers Circus, coming to Sperryville Fire Department Grounds with only one performance at 7p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20. Circus Comes To Sperryville Roberts Bros. Three Ring Circus Under the Big Top is on its way to Sperryville with all of the fun, nostalgia. thrilling performers, tranied animals and stirring music that-everyone thinks of when you say the magic word: “Circus." The circus will be here on Monday, Sept. 20 with the big top set up at Sperryville Fire Department Grounds with a performance sched uled for 7 p.m. “Roberts Bros. Circus is fortunate to have Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department as their sponsor. This group of local citizens have chosen the circus as a major fund raising event to help them raise the necessary funds to undertake the many projects through which they serve the community," said a spokesperson. Boston Residents Visit, Travel and Entertain ; Mitchell Terry, U.S. Army, stationed in Kentucky was here for the ^Weekend with his mother, Mrs. Irene Terry coming especially to attend homecoming services at his church, Nethers Lighthouse Tabernacle on Sunday. I Mrs. J.R. Peyton of Culpeper spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Sylvia Peyton. Mrs. Ray Frazier and family made regular trips to Charlottesville last week to visit her mother Mrs. Eunice Meade, a surgical patient in University Hospital. Mrs. Meade has since returned home. Down Salem way we have as a Saturday overnight guests of Mr. anil Mrs. J.T. Dodson, Miss Terry Richards of Lurav. Mrs. Lucy Jenkins spent the recent weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sisk in Orange. Ray Frazier and son Michael Wayne visited with Mr. and Mrs. Holtzman Frazier in Fredericksburg on Friday. . Belated birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Catherine Cubbage who celebrated her day last Thursday. The. Northern Virginia Fox Hunters Association who for many years held their Field Trials and Bench Shows in our area will this year meet at Hawfield Grange in Orange County. They began today, Wednesday and will continued through Saturday. Congratulations go out to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregorv and Mr. and By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Mrs. Ray Frazier who will be celebrating their wedding anniversaries Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Wilson of Thistle Hill Bed and Breakfast will be hosting the Chamber of Commerce for a meeting on Friday. The annual Rev. W.B. Dennis family reunion was held on Aug. 2i at the home of Mrs. Joy Dennis Payne in Madison. Culpeper League of Women Voters have been participating in i study of health care system with other members nationwide. Anyone in our area with books t< donate to the Culpeper Library is reminded the book sale will be helc on Oct. 23 so please get your books in. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. Harvej Tharp of Culpeper visited Mr. am Mrs. Bernard Frazier in Fredericks burg last Sunday afternoon. Woodville News Notes * I Miss Bonnie Brown of Gaithersburg, Ml. spent the Labor Day ‘weekend with her mother Mrs. -Chloe Brown. * Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and Derek spent a week's vacation at .Virginia Beach. While there they also visited Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisher and family. ■ o Jason O’Bannon of Culpeper was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon. - * Mrs. Audra Crawford was a Sunday evening guest of Mrs. Lillian Sykes in Culpeper. Linda Jones of Staunton was a ' Middle St. Needs : Projector, Safe ' The Middle Street Gallery, a ^non-profit artist’s cooperative andgallery is in need of the contribution of a small safe and a slide projector. Donors please contact Jeanne Dre; vas, 987-.-! 129. By JUNE CLARK 9*7-8827 Saturday guest of her parents, th> Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones. Raymond K. Johnson of Massa nutten was a Monday guest of Mr and Mrs. Bryan Johnson. Latei along with Raymond Johnson the; had dinner at Country Cookin ii Culpeper. Eric Norman and Jim Normal was a Friday guest of Mrs. Ren, Burke and Die Burke. Reader ftappatjannorb ilrtus for local news Sperryville Highlights By CATHY PULLEN Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko, Sara and Nadya along with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Von Fange’s exchange daughter Camilla from Sweden spent the day in Washington, D.C. on Friday. They visited the American History Museum and had dinner at Ecco Cafe in Alexandria. Labor Day dinner guests of the Klatko’s and Nadya were Dan and Suzanne Armor and children Tyler and Ashlee. Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cozzo in Falls Church last Saturday. Happy birthday to Donna Clark who celebrated hers on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Sunday guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Moyer of Ruckersville. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie during the Labor Day weekend were Mrs. Cathy Pullen of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Jenkins of Culpeper, Mrs. Rhonda Baldwin and David, Amy Wharton, Richard Jenkins and Amanda. Arthur McLean and son Alec of Greenville, Tenn, spent the Labor Day weekend with their cousins, Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabels Swindler. The Sperryville Business Council will met at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Country Manor. There will be discussion of the Apple Harvest festival, annual scholarship, Blue Ridge Christmas and much more. Mrs. Alvin Atkins along with others from her church including Mr. and Mrs. John Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage, Mrs. Ada Smith, Mrs. Daisy Lucas, Mrs. Hazel Delph, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp and their pastor, Elder Wayne Richards were all in Rochelle, Madison County last weekend to attend the 227th session of the Ketocton Association of Regular Baptists held at the Rapidan Camp. Hooked Rug Exhibtion Belle Grove Plantation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation porperty located one mile south of Middletown will present its sixth biennial Hooked Rug Exhibition from Nov 1-16. This year the exhibit will be divided into professional and non-professional. The professionals will enter for exhibit only. For more information, please call the Belle Grove office at 869-2028. Enjoy Mountain Views From This 60' Deck! 3 bedroom, 2'/z bath split plan with full basement and plenty of storage. Separate 2-car garage situated on 17 acres mostly cleared and partially fenced. JUST REDUCED $166,000. GREAT VIEWS! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Partially fenced 6-*- acres. Mountain views. Natural springs in pasture. Call for details. $115,000. Call Les Malachuk (Home Office) 937-3400 231 Warrenton Center - Office (703)347-1505 • 1-800-647-1505 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AU real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes • it illegal to advertise "any preference, , limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, 1 familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, l limitation or discrimination." 1 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Walter R. Payne and wife to Walter Reid Payne, 0.58 acres, Mountain View Subdivision, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Larry L. Andrews and wife to Steven D. Llewllyn and wife, lot 9 and 10, Wakefield District. $20,000. Ernest F. Clater and wife to Paul M. Baldwin and wife, 0.6524 acres, Village of Sperryville. $14,000. Thomas A. Rothwell, Jr. and wife to Stanley L! Kelly, Sr, and wife, 4 parcels, 62.42 acres, Jackson District. $250,000 actual consideration. Six beautiful, mostly open acres with awesome views, and a contemporary home designed for easy living. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room, den, living room with fireplace, custom Jennaire* kitchen, decks and patios. Asking $295,000. A large spacious 2 story home in Flint Hill. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, full attic with stairs, country size kitchen, and out bldgs.' Don't miss seeing. $170,000. Taking backup contracts on the Kilby farm on Route 231.136.9 acres with two bold streams, open fields, old bams, and an old Victorian home. $480,000. RAW LAND SALES: 171.57 acres with Jordan River frontage. Views and privacy. Asking $3200. per acre. 33 open and scenic acres near Flint Hill on Route 647. Lush green pastures, pond site and stream. Asking $5200 per acre. 199.9 acres located on Route 211 and Route 621 in Culpeper County. Zoned A-2 which allows 3 acre lots. An excellent location to develop. Asking $3000 per acre. Seven lots of 2+ acres each. Buy all or individually. Average lot price is $24,000. 13.6 Wooded acres fronting Route 647 near Flint Hill. Beautiful stand of hardwoods. Private. $80,000. 25 open and wooded acres near Flint Hill. Just off Route 637. Excellent site for horse fanning. $150,000. 25+ acres in Huntly in Sommarbcth Subdivision. Wooded and beautiful. $87,500. Rappahannock 0 Realty Rt. 522, Flint Hill 22627 703-675-3414 Combo Real Estate Available In 14 Newspapers 675-3338 RAY T CANNON CO. INC. REAL ESTATE SINCE l 0 S I RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 1 acre lot, located on State Highway 522 near Blackwater Creek. CASTLETON, VA RAY T. CANNON JAMES M. CANNON (793) 937-4111 (703) 937-4900 (703) 937-4700 Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 703-987-8088 /office FLINT HILL - Cozy weekend retreat with deck overlooking Hittles Mill Run, beautiful stone fireplace in kitchen, dining and living room area, 3 bedrooms, central heat and air, 5.83 wooded acres for privacy. $110,000. ONE TO SEE - 3 bedroom, 2 bath log home, great room, patio, plus one bedroom guest house, 5 acres. $179,000. CASTLETON AREA 4 room dwelling on 23.5 acres, *85,500. MAIN STREET - Sperryville, 2-story, 3 bedroom home on town lot, village/commercial zoning. $85,000. CASTLETON AREA on Rt. 616, superb 1.8 acre lot with high building sites and view. $29,000. James W. Leake Jon Morgan 987-8236 987-8500 John Eubank BudCorder 987-8146 675-3291 Village of Sperryville: Immaculate 2 story farmhouse on town lot. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, front porch, enclosed porch. *84,990. Must see. 20 Rolling Acres with a 2 bedroom guest house. Primary building site on hill has well plus Blue Ridge and Old Rag mountain views. *110,000. 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths farm house in need of TLC. 68 acres of pasture, old orchard, woods and wonderful views of Oventop and the Peak. Stone walls, river frontage, several outbuildings. Close to Shenandoah National Park. *298,500. 675-3887 The Country Property People 937-3185 EILEEN M. DAY, REALTORS The Clopton House Box 126 Washington, Virginia 22747 & 675-3567 675-3033 OPEN HOUSE September 11 & 12 Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday 2-5 Come See What We Can Build for You DAVID R. BATCHELDER CONTRACTOR Amissville NprtnAmericdn _An nn_ .nn/l Housing Corp. 703-937-5226 2 miles west of Amissville, Rt. 211 » Watch, for Signs i'XNr^v Pick up your discount coupons good for an additional 80 sq. ft. of Deck - OR - a free GE Potscrubber Dishwater See our latest North American Video Showing How We Can Build Your Next Home!! ACTIVE HORSE FARM NEAR CULPEPER on 43 mostly-open, fenced acres with small pond and stream, 10-stall bam with tack and feed rooms and covered schooling ring. Back portion of property fronts on private road and (masts of two stands of hardwoods. Like-new cedar ranch on full basement. LOCATED ON PAVED STATE ROAD convenient to major highways. *229,000. Call Lynn 703-825-4854. PRETTY PIECE OF PRIVACY near town of Washington for 31 rocky, rilly acres with great views. *130,000 Call Mitzie 703-675-3555 FIVE ROLLING ACRES In Madison County: comer location, stream, fencing, 4-bedroom perk, NO COVENANTS. Possible owner financing. *39,900. Call Lynn 703-825-4854 Real Estate III Office In Washington Theatre Building, Gay & Jett Streets 703-675-1373 or 703-675-3555

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Detail of painting by John Court. Limited edition print available. Don’t Miss This Fall Classic -- INTERNATIONAL GOLDCUP —— Saturday, October 16, 1993 You may purchase advance general admission tickets at the outlets listed or call 1 '800'69'RACES (697'2237). AlEXANPRIAAPEA Woodward & Lothrop Landmaric Shp. Center 5815 Duke Sneer 703-354-1700 ‘ Levyfcjeweky 118Nonh Man Sneer 7C3-8Z5-0011 FAIRFAX AREA Woodward SiLcdwop fakQalsShcp. Gemr 12006Lee Jadocn Hwy 703-385-1800 Condixt bn University 11180 Main Sneer 703-591-5900 FAILS CHURCH AREA Woodward & Lothrop Seven Canos Shp.Qirt 6201 Arlington Blvd. 703-532-4200 MANASSAS AREA Pargo’s Restaurant 10651 Balls Ford Rd. 703-369-5800 MARSHALL AREA Marshall Hardware 8371 West Main Street 703-364-2944 McCLEAN AREA Woodward & Lothrop Tysons Corner Center 1961 Chain Bridge Rd. 703-893-6400 MIDDim IRC AREA Dominion Saddlery 8 East Washington St. 703-687-6720 BBMfrPAREA TGI Itidbyt Restaurant 7023 West Broad Street 804-672-9477 THE PLAINS AREA Great Meadow Routes 17 &. 245 703-253-5001 The Rail Stop Main Street 703-253-5644 The Comer Store Route 245 703-253-5440 VIRGINIA BEACH End of Boardwalk Cafe 40th & Atlantic Ave. 804-428-5883 WARRENTON AREA Horae Country Saddlery 60 Alexandra Pike 703-347-3141 The Hampton Im 501 Blackwell Road 703-349-4200 The Stable Door 11 Main Street 703-347-2586 WA3ENCP0NAREA Woodward & Lodwop The Pentagon 703-695-3775 Woodward & Lothrop Metro Center 1025 E Street, NW 202-347-5300 MARYLAND AREA Woodward & Lothrop Wheamn Plaza Shp Chtt 11160 Viets Mill Road Wheaton, MD 301-949-4700 Woodward & Lothrop Iverson Mall 3701 Branch Avenue Temple Hills, MD 301-423-4500 Woodward & Lothrop 5400 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 301-907-8315 Woodward & Lothrop Lakefbrest Mall 701-Russell Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 301-840-5800 For reserved parking and entertainment packages, call (703) 347-1215. Times Community Newspapers Photo/Betsy Branscome Fall ’Chasing Gets Underway As the weather becomes crisper and the Virginia countryside changes to rich colors, steeplechase enthusiasts get busy. And busy they’ll be this year, as nearly 20 National Steeplechase Association meets are scheduled, with eight days of racing in Virginia. Competition is guaranteed to be keen, as a whopping $1.5 million in purse money — not counting series bonus awards — are offered to owners this season. Even so, steeplechasing remains, for a large extent, a sport. Many of the race meetings are run to benefit a particular charitable cause. It’s a perfect day for the family, where picnics and good fun are encouraged. Steeplechasing Fall 1993 Arthur W. Arundel, Publisher A special supplement to jfauquter ©meg Meritocrat Xouboun ©meg-iUtrror and Rappahannock Jfjetos September 8,1993 Produced by the Fauquier Times Democrat advertising and editorial departments. Hilary Scheer Gerhardt and Betsy Branscome, Editors Contents Virginia’s Fall Schedule Novice Series Offers $1 Million Timber Series Shapes Up 3-Year-Olds Race for Crown Court Produces Art Racing Terms . VSA Leaders Foxhunters Compete Program Reading ABCs Friendly Retreat Chases Championship Chasing Through Decades 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 16 17 18 20

Fall Virginia meet locations Virginia Fall Race Meetings SHENANDOAH RACES, Mt. Jackson, VA.....Sat., Sept. 11 FAIRFAX RACES, Leesburg, VA.Sat., Sept. 25 FOXFIELD RACES, Charlottesville, VA.Sun., Sept. 26 VIRGINIA FALL RACES, Middleburg, VA .Sat. and SOn, Oct. 2 and 3 MORVEN PARK RACES, Leesburg, Va.Sat Oct 9 INTERNATIONAL GOLD CUP RACES.The Plains, VA .Sat., Oct. 16 FALL COLORS RACES, Mt. Jackson, VA.Sun., Oct. 24 MONTPELIER RACES, Montpelier Station, VA .Sat., Nov. 6 1993

Full ’Chase Season Scheduled In Virginia Get out your best tweeds, fall racing is here in the Old Dominion. • Virginia racing begins in Mt Jackson at the Shenandoah Race Meet on Saturday, Sept. 11. Foui flat, one timber and two hurdle races will be offered. This is the second year that Mt. Airy Farm has hosted these unsanctioned races. For more information, call (703) 740-8666. • Historic Belmont Plantation is the next stop in Virginia for the 36th annual Fairfax Races Sunday, Sept. 25. Fairfax remains as the opening sanctionec race meet on the Old Dominion’s autumn circuit. The feature is the $7,500 Bowman Bowl, a threemile timber race that comprises the first leg of the Southern State Triple Crown Timber Championship along with the Nicoll race at Foxfield. See related story, Page 7. Flat and hurdle races also are slated. For more information, call (703) 5322257. • Travel to Charlottesville Sunday, Sept. 26 for the 16th annual Foxfield Fall Races. The Daniel Van Clief Memorial , Handicap, which offers a purse of $20,000, is the featured event over hurdles. The E.D. Nicoll Memorial timber race is one of two weekend races — with the Bowman Bowl — that comprise the first leg of the Southern State Triple Crown Timber Photo by Wynelle Seiler Eight steeplechase meets will be run throughout Virginia this fall. Championship. See related story, Page 7. For more information, call (804)293-9501. • The Virginia Fall Races offer two full days of racing at Glenwood Park in Middleburg Oct. 2 and 3. While Saturday’s race card is sanctioned by the NSA, Sunday’s racing takes on VSA conditions. The Nelson Noland Memorial 3-Year-Old Hurdle opens the 3-year-old series. See related story, Page 8. For more information, call (703)687-5662. • The 14th annual Morven Park Races are scheduled Saturday, Oct. 9. The past two years Morven Park was the only Virginia venue that offered parimutuel wagering, yet this year the meet will not. Features include the $35,000 Arthur McCashin Supreme Hurdle, the first race in the Sport of Kings Challenge See related story, Page 6.as well as the $10,000 Samuel H. Rogers Memorial Timber Handicap. For more information, call (703) 777-2414. • Great Meadow in The Plains will host the 10th annual International Gold Cup Races Saturday, Oct. 16. Riders and horses will compete for the second leg of the Southern States Triple Crown Timber Championship Series See related story, Page 7. in the $25,000 International Gold Cup race over timber. The $25,000 Futures Champion Cup over hurdles is the second leg of a three race series restricted to 3year-olds. See related story, Page 8. For more information, call (703)347-2612. • Mt. Airy Farm race course will host ’chasers for a second time during the fall. The Fall Colors Race Meet is set Sunday, Oct. 24. The unsanctioned meet not only offers flat, hurdle and timber races, but a chariot exhibition race as well. For more information, call (703) 740-8666. • The Virginia circuit winds down with the Montpelier Hunt Races on Saturday, Nov. 6. The historic site is home to the $35,000 four-mile Virginia Hunt Cup, For more information, call (703)672-2728. • The National Steeplechase Association fall racing season includes 19 race meets throughout the East Coast, Midwest and Southeast. The season gets underway at Fair Hill, Md. on Saturday, Sept. 11, and concludes Nov. 27 with the second annual Aiken Hounds Fall Meet in South Carolina. piU See Races, Page 12 Take Your Qame To The Club! Fauquier Springs 1 Country Club During Our Fall Membership Drive MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE General Membership Initiation Fee $5t00d (golf) $3,000 Social Membership j Initiation Fee $3000 (non-golfer) $500 ■ Plus Stock Purchase of $1000. 1 All fees must accompany application. I Ends December 31,1993. Other catagories and U payment options available _ For more information call 347-4205 J 18'hole Qolf Course on the Rappahannock River Club house facility with: • Pro Shop & Driving Range • Two Lighted Tennis Courts • Olympic-size Swimming Pool • Formal Dining Room • Grill Room and Bar • Locker Rooms • Banquet Rooms with seating for 350 • Card Room FAUQUIER SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB Box 858, Warrenton, Virginia 22186 A N'Awlins ] Saloon f 99|iCU„5 Si' WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'You Sing the Hits ■ Karaoke 8pm-1 am Contest every week Every Friday & Saturday Night Warrenton Towne Centre, Warren ton, VA 347-5757 Foxfield Races 1993 FALL RUNNING SATURDAY SEPT. 26th GATES OPEN AT 10:30 A M. POST TIME 1:00 P.M. FOR ADVANCED PARKING AND FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: foxfield racing association garth ROAD. CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA (804)293-8160

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International Novice Series Offers Million By BETSY BRANSCOME National, even international, acclaim awaits top novice hurdlers this fall, as a bumper crop of ’chasers — including as many as 10 foreign runners — are expected to contest the $1 million Sport of Kings Challenge this fall. For the first time in its sevenyear history, the challenge makes the first of its whistle-stops at Leesburg’s Morven Park Races on Oct. 9 for the $35,000 Arthur McCashin Supreme Hurdle. Local racegoers could be privy to a look at a world-wide ’chasing star, as they were last fall and this spring when Kaye Jeffords’ Lonesome Glory strutted his chestnut stuff onto no less than three area courses. With Blythe Miller up, he won at Foxfield last fall before a pair of Sport of Kings victories, winning next at Airlie this spring and Great Meadow in May. The first-ever horse to complete the U.S.-British hurdling double, Lonesome Glory was awarded a $75,000 Sport of Kings bonus last year for his victories in the second series leg at Far Hills, N.J. and in the fourth of five events at Cheltenham, England. The multiple stakes winner made trainer, Cochranville, Pa.’s Bruce Miller the first American conditioner to train a horse in the States to win in Europe. ‘With Lonesome Glory’s exploits at Cheltenham, then being awarded the Eclipse, the Sport of Kings Challenge and steeplechasing itself have reached new levels.’ — George Sloan “The first year of the Sport of Kings series had a wonderful kickoff by Her Royal Princess, Princess Anne, who rode in a special invitational race in addition to the good novice hurdling, ” said Tennessean George Sloan, chairman of the Sport of Kings umbrella organization, the International Steeplechase Group and himself a champion jockey. “With Lonesome Glory’s exploits at Cheltenham, then being awarded the Eclipse, the Sport of Kings Challenge and steeplechasing itself have reached new levels. I hope we can continue to build the popularity of jump racing.” The rules for runners in the series are fairly straightforward — it is open to novices, or horses which did not win over hurdles prior to June 1,1992. A horse may have run any number of years in a multitude of races before then, but must not have won over hurdles before that date. He also can have won multiple races since that date, though winners of races other than maiden, claiming or starter handicaps are penalized with extra weight to carry on the otherwise weight-for-age scale. Three races in the U.S. join one in England and one in Wales to crown the champion novice hurdler on two shores, with nominees to the series racing for the $1 million bonus given to a superhorse capable of winning two of the three races here in the U.S. and both British starts. The first race in the series takes place at Morven Park Oct 9. The McCashin, whose purse was upped by $20,000 from last year’s level, will be contested at 2V* miles over Morven’s rolling, irrigated course. After a hot, dry summer in the Commonwealth, the effective watering system installed at the course should play a big hand in drawing the cream off the nation’s crop of young hurdle stars. The runners travel 14 days later to the Oct. 23, Far Hills meeting in New Jersey. The Foxbrook Supreme Hurdle is set over a testing 2'/z miles with a hefty $50,000 purse. Nov. 6, the youngsters line up at Callaway Gardens near Columbus, Ga. to run for the incredible $75,000 purse in the U.S. Championship Supreme Hurdle. Two and threeeighths is the distance there. See Novice, Page 22 Kennard Warfield’s Lonesome Jubilee, Hassan Elamri up, won the 3year-old ’chase at last year’s International Gold Cup meet. The Marylandbred is this year nominated for the Sport of Kings novice series. SUPERTANE Fast Becoming a Hunt Country Institution J We Have Week-end and Night Service, Regular Delivery Routes and a Toll Free Phone Number! SUPER TAME GAS CORPORATION EamBSfiini: For information call 1-800-222-0808 (Propane Better energy. A better future. Efficient Abundant. Economical. Middleburg Fitness Club • Paramount Circuit Line • Cardiovascular Equipment • Aerobics • Personal Training Mqn-Fri ? am-9 pm Sat $ ara*4 pm • Sun 1 i am-4 pm (703) 687-6007 Middleburg Plaza 7 West Washington St., P.O. Box 1171, Middleburg, VA 22117

’93 Timber Series Shapes Up Photo by Douglas Lees Pennsylvania’s Alexander Gordon-Watson and his Ninewa, left, pictured at Foxfield, won the 1992 Virginia Timber Triple Crown and a $15,000 bonus for their high points earned in the three-race series. Nation’s Best Compete In Virginia \ By BETSY BRANSCOME The advent of rich autumn \ steeplechasing in the ] Commonwealth brings again this j year a draw for timber specialists, j the three-race $7,500 Southern \ States Timber Triple Crown \ Championship Series. \ For the first leg, runners \ choose either to run in the timber \ feature at the Fairfax Races Sept. \ 25 or at the Foxfield Fall Races I Sept. 26. 1 The nominees then must start | in both the Oct. 16 International < Gold Cup at Great Meadow and s the Nov. 6 Virginia Hunt Cup at | Montpelier to be eligible for the f bonus award for the leading f points earner. jj To win the championship and | the $7,500 bonus, a horse must I accumulate at least eight points. I Points are awarded as follows: | Fairfax and Foxfield -3-2-1-1/2, | International and Hunt Cup -5-3- | 2-1. If no horse accumulates eight $ points, the horse that completes | the series with the best record | will be paid $2,500 and the | See Timber, Page 25 ^ MIDDLEBURG TACK EXCHANGE, LTD Specializing in Consignments and Liquidations of Quality English Tack and Riding Apparel Buy-Sell-Consign Consignments Accepted Via UPS 703-687-6608 HOURS: Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm P.O. Box 190 103 West Federal Street Middleburg, VA 22117 Jo Motion, Proprietor Also introducing.... TRIPLE CROWN. FENCE "Safe, maintenance-free vinyl fencing • Quality Horse Fence Installations • Wholesaler of quality fencing materials • Board Fence • Safe-Fence • Red Brand Wire® • Hi-Tensile • PVC • & many others DELIVERY & FINANCING AVAILABLE Free Estimates • Please Call for a Free Brochure THOROUGHBRED FENCING O-SUPPLY COMPANYlX. L Fredericksburg 703/898-6055 Richmond 804/285-6292 • Warrenton 703/349-4006 J Residential • Commerica :: 'IS; Estate Hunt Country MEMBER 8P* *°POOL Pools Construction Gunite Construction Custom Design Service Opening/Winterization Weekly Maintenance Repairs Renovations Replastering Tile Coping Special Features Automatic Covers Spas • Decks Jeff Gable (owner) We've got you covered™ * Storm windows and doors * Alumi nurn & canvas awnings • Woven wood shades • Vertical & mini blinds • Dueite and pleated shades * Plantation shutters We make home call* to measure, estimate and consult. Skk& rfumf 347-1941 or 1-800-300-1941

Three-Year-Olds Race For Crown Two of three rich hurdle events in the National Steeplechase Association 3-YearOld Champion Series will be run in the Commonwealth, affording local racegoers the rare opportunity to scope out next year’s crop of potential stakes runners this fall. For the second year in a row, 3-year-old ’chasers have a chance to shine in their own division, with the sophomores racing to split the $10,000 bonus pool paid to the horses which run best in the series ’chases. “The series is compared to the Triple Crown of flat racing, as it brings together the best of the new crop,’’ said Charlie Colgan, vice-president of the National Steeplechase Association. “The series brings along the stars of the future for ’chasing.” Langhome Bond, chairman of the International Gold Cup races at Great Meadow joined forces with Gary Baker of the Virginia Fall Races, John Cushman of the Colonial Cup and Bill Gallo of NSA, to organize the events. The first race will be held Oct. 2 at Middleburg’s Glenwood Park. Run as the last race of the day, the’newly penned Nelson C. Noland Memorial is run in memory of the well-loved Warrenton horseman who was an integral part of the Virginia Fall Races. ‘The series is compared to the Triple Crown of flat racing, as it brings together the best of the new crop.’ — Charlie Colgan Run over 2 1/8 miles, the Noland carries a $10,000 purse. The Future Champions Cup, sponsored by USA Healthnet, is qualified as a stakes race with its $25,000 purse. At the Oct. 16 International Gold Cup meet, runners face a 2%-mile test over Great Meadow’s level course near The Plains. The final leg in the series will be held Nov. 14 at the Camden, S.C. Colonial Cup meeting. Set See Three, Page 24 Photo by Douglas Lees Ask Don, right, battled for the win in the *92 series event at Great Meadow. OLDER HORSES HAVE ESPECIAL NEEDS" r I IOH>l I ■ • I » Reg. $8.95 NOW $6.95 With this ad...expires 10/15/93 BOOTH FEEDS "we feed 'em all" s“ Manassas 8297 Rugby Rd. 368-0077/830 8300 Newington 8930 Telegraph Rd. 339-7268 Warrenton 15 Broadview Ave. (703) 349-1295 Tyson's Comer 8453-0 Tyco Rd. 821-1206 Fredericksburg * 5037 Plank Rd. (703) 786-5919 Lorton 9377 Richmond Hwy. 339 6636 ViramjgtPastufes • PASTURE SEED • CUSTOM BLENDED PASTURE SEED FOR SALE • 6 STANDARD SEED MIXES • INCLUDES DELIVERY * • COMPETITIVELY PRICED • • RICHMOND ENDOPHYTE-FREE TALL FESCUE AVAILABLE • PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT Now offering Expert, Professional Pasture Care in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier & Prince William Counties SEED IMPLANTATION • CUSTOM FERTILIZATION WEED CONTROLS • SOIL TESTING • LIMING , Call us today to schedule an appointment for consultation. Call (703) 938*8862 or (703) 335*8700 and ask for Mr. Philip Orchard-Hays. P.O. Box 774 • Vienna, Virginia 22183-0774

Court Produces Art Work for International By CYNTHIA RUIBAL The Virginia Gold Cup Association (VGCA) has probably showcased more artists than any other steeplechase race in Virginia. This year, the International Gold Cup, VGCA’s fall race, features an artist who is actually an old friend whose work many will remember from the Gold Cup’s final days at the old Broadview course. John Court, a Richmond artist of international acclaim, depicted the last Virginia Gold Cup run at the Broadview course in 1984, and began yet another tradition for a race and a sport already steeped in tradition. VGCA President Melville “Chuck” Church III knew Court as a portraitist. Court painted portraits of Church’s children and many of their mutual friends, who he often depicted with their horses. Church was also familiar with Court’s dramatic landscapes and believed he would be able to capture the essence of the Broadview course while characterizing the fast-paced action of the Gold Cup. . “We found the angle that showed the Broadview Course th< way I thought most people would remember it,” Church said, “and that’s the view he depicted.” The following fall the forerunner of the International Gold Cup, the Great Meadow, initiated the Great Meadow steeplechase course in The Plains. Each year thereafter, the Gold Cup chose an artist to depict some aspect of the spring and fall races. The paintings quickly become identifying symbols for the Gold Cup races as posters and, in some cases, limited edition prints, are produced and distributed. Interestingly, Court’s painting of the last Broadview Gold Cup has sold more prints and posters than any of the succeeding paintings. Court is once again in partnership with the Virginia Gold Cup Association, this time by depicting the International Gold Cup, now held each third Saturday in October. His painting for the 1993 International Gold Cup, “Gold Cup — The Water Jump,” is a testament of why he has gained national recognition. His works hang in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery, the Phoenix Musuem of Art, the Virginia Museum and countless other public, corporate and private collections in Japan, Europe and the United States. A book on his work is slated for publication in the spring of 1995, and his equine work is the subject of an article by Frank Getlein, an art critic often referred to as the dean of Washington art critics, in the October/November issue of Equine Images magazine. “Gold Cup — The Water See Painting, Page 22 John Court’s painting ‘Gold Cup — The Water Jump’ will be made available in limited edition prints. The work depicts runners taking the challenging water fence in the timber stakes at Great Meadow’s famed racecourse near The Plains. To enjoy more Steepleehasing News, read the Horse Sports Section in the JTaiir/ii/er Hme^rDeinoera^ & the toiicfouii Xane$-Miror each week for the latest breaking stories in Virginia's Hunt Country and surrounding areas.

A—Z: Steeplechasing’s Own Dictionary Following is a list of terms you will hear and read at the fall race meetings. Forewarned is forearmed — knowing the language of racing, particularly hunt racing, can accentuate the experience. ALLOWANCE — A manner of weighting the entrants to make the contest fair to all runners. Criteria such as age, experience, the riders’s experience and , previous winnings affect the weight carried by the horse. APPRENTICE — (also bug rider’) In the old days, a young fledgling rider literally was apprenticed to a trainer—the rider signed himself on for three years of what was often slave-like labor. For his efforts, the rider was rewarded with the instruction of the trainer in the trade. The modern definition of an apprentice has come to mean simply a rider who has not won a total of 10 jumping races. Until a rider has won one race over fences, he receives an additional allowance of 10 pounds (this allowance is not honored in handicaps.) Until the apprentice has won five jumping races, he continues to receive seven pounds. Up through 10 wins, the rider is allowed five pounds. In the racing program, the allowances are designated by asterisks, or ’bugs’, hence the name ‘bug-rider.’ BEACONS — Structures, such as barrels, striped poles or flags, which mark the courses for riders. Often lacking white painted inner and outer rails,, point-to-points and hunt meets must carefully mark the bounds of the different courses with visible indicators. The timber, hurdle and flat courses will be marked with different colors of flags or other markers. At some points on some courses, all three may Converge for a portion of the course. oil — Many different bits are seen in the mouths of’chasers at the hunt meets. Some of the most common bits are D-ring snaffles, utilized on many runners. A regular horse that does not pull or lug can usually go in a snaffle. This soft bit gives a horse freedom to lean and take a good hold. Other horses may need a ring bit, particularly ones that bear-in or drift out while running. A ring bit is simply a snaffle with a round, circular piece of metal which runs around the entire mouth. This type of bit affords good control of direction and also keeps the tongue under the bit, rather than over. Occasionally, a hard-pulling horse warrants the use of a kimberwicke or a pelham. The curb chain allows the rider the utmost in control, but a rider must be sensitive and feeling with his hands as these are very harsh bits. BOXED-IN — A rider can find tujnself in,# piwpftrious position if he tries to find racing room where none exists. He is said to be boxed-in if he is between horses, trapped on the rail or in a pack of runners to the outside. BREAST COLLAR — (also breast plate, yoke, martingale) A strap of leather around the horse’s chest to keep the saddle in place is a breast collar. Horses, especially herring-gutted or wasp-waisted ones, can easily “run through their tack” and displace the saddle. This also provides a handy grab-strap for riders in the event of an emergency. A yoke runs through the front legs to keep the girth in place, while a breast collar runs from side to side around the chest. A martingale also aids in control of the head. BRUSH — (also hurdle, jump, hedge, ‘nationals’ or national fences) All are terms to describe fences jumped in a hurdle race. A fence made of natural cedar or pine is properly referred to as a brush fence. Only point-to-points are allowed to use the oldfashioned stuffed fences. The artificial hurdle or national fence predominates as the obstacle for hurdle races in sanctioned races. The national fence is a metal stand covered with simulated plastic brush faced by a foam roll covered in green tarp. The national fences are portable and horses see them as a formidable obstacle. Under a grandfather clause, pre-existing courses may retain use of natural fences. The picturesque Montpelier race course near Orange will in 1993 be the only course to utilize completely natural hedges for jumps in hurdle races. Hurdles are four feet high, four and a half feet wide at the base and built in eight-foot sections. Four to five sections make up the obstacles which are placed about every l/6th of a mile CATCH WEIGHTS —In pony, junior and mule races, riders need not weigh a prescribed amount. Obviously, riders try for the lowest weight possible for a better chance. CLIP HEELS — If a horse runs up on the heels of another, he runs the risk of clipping heels and stumbling or going down. 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Continued from Page 10 try to avoid this by allowing racing room, though green or determined riders often imperil the field by racing at very close quarters. A spectator can tell a horse has clipped heels if the second horse hesitates and bobbles. COLORS — (also silks, racing silks) The jacket and cap worn by riders to designate the ownership of the horse. Colors for flat racing are registered with the Jockey Club to avoid duplication. Steeplechase and point-to-point owners need not register silks, but many do to protect their choice. Colors which show up well against green background are most often chosen - orange, red and hot pink are popular selections. COLT—UntO a male horse reaches his fourth birthday, he is called a colt. After that, if left uncasterated, he is termed a stallion. DAM—The mother of a horse. DEAD HEAT—When two or more horses cross the finish line simultaneously, officials may call the race a dead heat. This is a rarity, but it does happen, even with the advent of high-tech camera photo-finish machines. FILLY—A female thoroughbred up to its fourth birthday is called a fiUy. Following Jan. 1 of her fourth year, she is referred to as a mare. FURLONG—The standard measurement of racing distances, a furlong equals l/8th of a mile, 220 yards or 660 feet FLAK JACKET — (also vest, body protector) The National Steeplechase and Hunt Association now requires the use of a protective vest for riders of all sanctioned jump races. The vest, also popular among eventing aficionados, is made to fit under the silks, often anchored by a tail between the legs. Made of highdensity foam, the upper body protector protects the body somewhat from impact injuries and bruising. GELDING — An altered male horse is called a gelding. The vast majority of steeplechase runners are geldings. 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Marshall, Virginia (703) 364-2783 quieter companion for a race horse as he travels to the paddock and, often accompanying a more fractious runner all the way to the start. LENGTH — Races are won or lost by a certain number of lengths. A length is an average of a running horse’s body length. The Daily Racing Form uses the measure of eight feet per length. MAIDEN — Until a horse wins a race over a particular type of fence, he is referred to as a maiden in that specialty. A horse can have won lots on the flat but remain a maiden, for instance, over hurdles. NOVICE — If a horse has not won a race over the prescribed obstacle prior to the start of the current season, he is called a novice. OFF-COURSE — A horse is off course when he leaves the prescribed course between the flags. A rider also may choose to leave the course, described as left-course, if he feels that the horse is not quite right. He may also be forced off course by a mistake on the part of another horse or rider. If a rider leaves ' the course, he may continue if he re-enters the course at the same place he went off, but only if he has not taken an obstacle out of order. PADDOCK — Spectators can watch their “betting’’ choices being tacked up in the paddock. They can see owners, trainers and riders discussing racing strategy and last-minute tactics. From the paddpck, runners join the post parade to arrive at the starting point for the particular distance of the race. PURSE — The money distributed to the first five finishers in a race is called the purse. Unless otherwise noted, distribution is 1st - 60 percent, 2nd - 20 percent, 3rd -11 percent, 4th - 6 percent, 5th -3 percent. However, some races with larger purses start by paying the winner 50 percent, and then pay down to sixth place. Some flat races pay 100 percent to the winner. RUN—DOWN — Steeplechasers place great stress on their fragile forelegs while stretched out racing at speeds often in excess of 35 miles per hour. The back of the fetlock (ankle) can hyperextend and make contact with the ground when running. Trainers place run-down bandages on the front, and sometimes the back legs to protect the delicate sesamoid bone and the skin against abrasion. SCRATCH — Withdrawing a horse following entry but prior to starting is called a scratch. Scratch time is generally at noon on the Wednesday before a race. Horses are scratched for a variety of reasons — inclement weather, tough competition, mild lameness or sickness or conflicting races. SET-DOWN —(also suspended) If a rider causes another to be impeded during a race, the infraction is reviewed by *0 >'«Se« Terms. Pdge 21

1993 Virginia Steeplechase Association Points Leaders Standings Through Georgetown Races Leading Trainers 1. Donald Yovanovich. Mkktleburg, Va. Points through Spring Season: 13. 2. Dr. Joseph Rogers. Hamilton, Va Points through Spring Season: 11. 3. Doug Foul The Plains, Va Points through Spring Season: 9. 3. Barbara Frazier. Casanova, Va. Points through Spring Season: 9. 5. Jimmy Day. Millwood, Va. Points through Spring Season: 8. 5. Chuck Lawrence. Marshall, Va. Points through Spring Season: 8. Leading Riders 1. Chuck Lawrence. Marshall, Va. Points through Spring Season: 40. 2. Peter Walah. The Plains, Va. Points through Spring Season: 20. 3. Michael Elmore. The Plains, Va. Points through Spring Season: 17. 4. Patrick Cooney. Upperville, Va. Points through Spring Season: 14. 5. Donald Yovanovich. Middleburg, Va. Points through Spring Season: 11. Leading Owners 1. Marion Vere Nicoll. Charlottesville, Va. Points through Spring Season: 11. 2. Mrs. Henry Stem. Richmond, Va. Points through Spring Season: 10. 3. Sara Collette. Casanova, Va. Points through Spring Season: 9. 4. Joseph Rogers. Hamilton, Va. Points through Spring Season: 8. 5. Mrs. Paul Fout The Rains, Va. Points through Spring Season: 7. Leading Hurdle Horse 1. Silent Spiral, a/Sara Collette. 9. 2. Menace, o/Mrs. Rodion Cantacuzene. 5; 2. Peace of the Rock, o/waverty. 5. 4. The Centurion, o/Joseph Rogers. 4. 5. Dunn’S Gap, o/Mrs. Henry Stem. 3V*. Leading Timber Horse 1. Friendly Retreat, o/Marion Vere Nicoll. 8Vi. 2. Big Estero, o/Jack Kent Cooke. 5. 2. Boom Town Bob, o/Mrs. Thomas Ashbridge III. 5. 2. Tizo, o/George Ohrstrom. 5. 5. Tom’S War, o/Ready Snodgrass. 3. ►Races From Page 4 Following is a complete NSA schedule: 1993 NSA FALL RACE MEETING DATES FAIR HILL. Fair Hill. MD.Sat. Sepl. 11 ST. JAMES, Warrenville, IL.Sal. Sepl. 1« SUGARBERRY, Avon, NY.Sat. Sept. 18 TRYON HOUNDS. Tryon. NC.Sat. Sept. 18 FAIRFAX. Leesburg. VA.Sal. Sept. 25 FOXFIELD. Charlottesville. VA.Sun., Sept. 26 VIRGINIA FALL, Middlebutg. VA.Sat.. Oct. 2 MORVEN PARK. Leesburg, VA.Sat, Oct. 9 GENESEE VALLEY, Geneseo. NY.Sat.. Oct. 9 LAUREL. Baltimore, MD.Sat.. Oct. 9 INTL GOLD CUP. The Plains. VA.Sat.. Oct 18 MONMOUTH CO . Red Bank, NJ.Sat.. Oct. 16 BREEDERS’ CUP, Elmont, NY.Sat. Oct. 16 FAR HILLS. Far Hills, NJ.Sat . Oct. 23 MONTPELIER. Montpeier Station. VA.Sat. Nov 6 PA. HUNT CUP, Unionville. PA.Sat., Nov. 6 COLUMBUS. Pine Mountain. GA.Sat.. Nov. 6 COLONIAL CUP, Camden. SC.Sun.. Nov. 14 AIKEN HOUNDS, Aiken. SC.Sat . Nov. 271 Race On Over For FABULOUS SA VINGS! * Dupont STAINMASTER CARPET Carpet, Pad and Labor $ 4 00 I ■# sq.vd installed • VINYLS, CERAMICS AND WOODS 1 5% OFF uamsasn i GET ADDITIONAL I $50°° OFF j Every *1000 You Purchase I in Any Combination | Must present coupon at time * of purchase. Expires 9/30/93 I GET UP TO *5000 INSTANT CREDIT HERE 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH AVAILABLE 1 RESIDENTIAUCOMMERCIAL SALES A SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES 1 > Monday-Friday 8am-6pm; Saturday 9am-3pm , 73 West Lee Highway, Warrenton Lower addition of Giant Shopping Center (703) 347-4600 1-800-966-5125 Photo by Douglas Lees It will be a fight to the finish, right down to the wire in all the 1993 VS A points races. Competition this spring was tough, and this fall should be even tougher. DOMINION SADDLERY Invites you to visit us for all your Horse & Rider needs. Visit our stores in Bowie • Chantilly • Charlottesville Culpeper • Middleburg ♦ Los Angeles (1 *800 *2 TACK UP) $5 Off Your Next Purchase With This Ad. Quality LESTER BUILDING SYSTEMS A Division ol Butter Manufacturing Co. Buildings & Supplies, Inc. Specializing in the design and constmction of Lester's light commercial horse ana farm buildings. 108 N. 21st St., Purcellville, Va. (703) 338-3338 , **m*mj,‘ * ----—

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No More Wagering At Morven Park For two years, Dr. Joe Rogers of Leesburg proved that parimutuel wagering is feasible at steeplechasemeets, but he was unable to make the concept profitable. Dr. Rogers, director of racing for the October Morven Park races, offered pari-mutuel wagering at the 1991 and ’92 fall Leesburg meets. Rogers warned before last year’s race meeting that if the wagering lost money for the second year in a row, he would probably have to abandon wagering the following year. At the August Virginia Racing Commission meeting in Richmond, Dr. Rogers announced that Morven Park would not seek pari-mutuel wagering for the Oet. '9 steeplechase meet near Leesburg. “We have done what we set out to do, and that’s to show that it can be done,” Dr. Rogers said. “I couldn’t get anyone to HELP IS HERE! The equity in your home can provide you with a cash reserve against which you can draw immediately, by check, as needs arise. And it is available at a fraction of the cost of most credit cards. THE MARSHALL__ HOME EQUITY IJNE PLAN Let us show you how to take advantage of the lowest interest rates in years. Consolidate and reduce overall monthly payments, finance your family’s education, purchase a new vehicle or meet any unexpected financial emergency—all while paying less interest, and possibly even a reduced tax liability.* See your Marshall National Bank Loan Officer today for more information. We’re here to help you marshal your resources. Marshall, Virginia • 703-364-1555 Warrenton, Virginia ■ 703-347-2265 FDIC • You ahould consult a tax advisor regarding the deductibility of interest and charges for the Plan. underwrite it. I underwrote it the first two years, and things aren’t quite as good this year.” Rogers did not discount Morven’s re-entering the parimutuel market again next year. “I think it is a good idea because jumpers can’t keep hustling the sponsors forever, and even the sponsors, a lot of them, would prefer to see pari-mutuel betting at the hunt meets,” he said. Foxhunters Find Glory At Race Meet By HILARY S. GERHARDT Foxhunters covet the fall season as much steeplechasers as it’s the beginning of their sevenmonth hunting season. Foxhunters can find both sport as well as glory at Field Hunter Championship of North America, a judged event held in conjunction with the Virginia Fall Race, the two-day race meeting held the first weekend in October at Glenwood Park in Middleburg. Organizers invite all foxhunters to join in four days of hunting in Virginia’s scenic countryside. Proceeds benefit the Loudoun Hospital Center. On Tuesday, Sept. 28, the Loudoun Hunt will host a day of sport, followed by the Piedmont Foxhounds on Thursday, Sept. 30, the Fairfax Hunt Friday, Oct. 1 and the Warrenton Hunt Saturday, Oct. 2. “We expect to have 75-100 participants,” said Gary Baker, race chairman of the Virginia Fall Races. “They are judged on suitability, manners and performance in the hunting field, and those who are selected [during the four days of hunting] can compete at the finals.” The Hunter Championship Finals will begin at noon, Sunday, Oct. 3, at Glenwood Park as the opener to the Sunday race meet. Finalists follow Middleburg huntsman Albert Poe and his hounds on a drag hunt around the race course area. A variety of awards are then presented including an overall championship. “It is so much fun to hunt with all the different hunts. It gives you a wonderful opportunity to hunt with different packs," said Joan Batterton, who won the competition in 1986 with Beacon Rock and in 1992 with Candy Man. The field master of the Blue Ridge Hunt, who has more than 50 years of hunting experience, offered some advice on winning, “I think it takes a real good hunter — one that isn’t phased by anything and it takes a good jumper.” The cost of $100 includes the four days of hunting and general admission to the race meet. Entries close Sept. 20. No post entries will be accepted. For more information, call (703) 687-5662. I

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Friendly Retreat Chases Va. Timber Championship ■V By BETSY BRANSCOME Not many horses of any calling can claim perfection, or anything near it, but in his carefully mapped, carefully planned timber racing career, Marion Vere Nicoll’s Friendly Retreat is close, very close. In just 11 lifetime starts over timber, the 9-year-old Marylandbred has won nine, placed second once and fourth once. In just his second full year of racing, the two-time point-to-point timber champ is currently poised at the summit of the Virginia Steeplechase Association standings for year-end honors. The locally-based timber specialist has an eye on the bigger and better prizes of the autumn’s sanctioned competition. Trainer Donald Yovanovich said that the gelding is pointed towards the Southern States Triple Crown Timber Championship. “I am looking at the fall timber series for Friendly Retreat,” said the Middleburg conditioner who has also ridden the horse in all of his timber starts. “You have a choice to run at either Fairfax or Foxfield for the first leg. . . Mrs. Nicoll is from Charlottesville, and the horse won over that course this spring, so we will point for Foxfield first. “The next leg is the International Gold Cup at Great Meadow,” he continued. “In two ‘It is rare that I run a horse both spring and fall — he has to be pretty special to do that.’ —Don Yovanovich starts over that course, Friendly has finished second [to 1989 national timber champion Call Louis] and fourth [this year, to winner KuujjuaqJ.” The final leg of the $7,500 series is the $35,000 Virginia Hunt Cup at Montpelier, not a timber course Friendly Retreat has seen, but one his trainer-rider feels will suit the strapping bay. The horse’s single hurdle start was over the natural hedges at that rolling Orange course in Nov. 1988. He placed second. “He is just a brilliant jumper,” Yovanovich said. “He has hunted each winter since we got him in the early fall of 1988. He is a wonderfiil field hunter, and the [varied terrain and differing obstacles] are good training for a timber horse. Unless a horse has performed badly do I school much between hunting and racing seasons.” Friendly Retreat, a son of stakes winner Final RetreatFriendly Flower, was bred in Maryland. Sire Final Retreat formerly stood in Berryville at Audley Farm. In his own racing career, Final Retreat won on the flat in England and Germany, and won a steeplechase at Munich at the age of seven. Jumping was in the genes, then, and Friendly Flower’s 1984 colt may have been bom to ’chase. See Leader, Page 19 5 9 t b running Saturday, November 6th, 1993 Gates Open 10:00 am. Post Time 12:30p.m. $100,000 in Purses featuring The Virginia Hunt Cup and The Noel Laing Handicap Stakes For More Information Write or CaU: Tbe Montpelier Steeplechase & Equestrian Foundation, Inc, Lock Box 67, Montpelier Station, Virginia 22957 ( 7 0 3 ) 6 7 2 - 9 4 0 0 Hn*.tvds lt> hr used fir ihr/tnsrnutktti and maoUruatKe < f donlfniter. a nntxn n jm petty <j the National Trust Jor Htstnhi ihvscmMnn Times Community Newspapers Photo/Betsy Branscomi Molly Nicoll’s Friendly Retreat, with trainer Don Yovanovich up, currently leads VSA timber standings. Nicoll and Yovanovich also lead in the owner and trainer standings, respectively. A Fine Selection of Warrenton Properties j • BOXWOOD • Four bedroom, two and one half bath beautifully landscaped 4.75 acres with excellent 3 stall stable all overlooking some of Warrenton's prettiest countryside. *390,000 140 Culpeper Street -Historic landmark residence, beautifully restored and professionally landscaped, four bedrooms, three and one naif baths. •595,000. "Hanback Farm" -79 5269 acres, two excellent grassland with good residence and large four shed buildings. Substantial investment opportunity. Reduced to approximately *5,000 an acre. Britton Hall - 2.3 acres on Winchester Street in the very heart of Town. Zoned commercial. This historic 6 unit apartment building and land is unique. Price upon request. John Gulick, Mary Tudor, Douglas Harcourl Lees D.H Lees Real Estate, Inc. Brokers of Distinctive Properties since 1930 3 Hotel Sheet, P.O. Box 1036, Warrcnton, VA 22186 703-347-3104, 3507,1617, 9145 You've known u%all a-lawn. For over 50 years Whitmore & Amold-Now Browning Equipment, *lnc. has been your best source for quality farm, lawn and garden equipment, parts and service. See the full line of Kubota tractors and equipment Financing as tow as *Cas& ffiscounts up to 1,000" ItOWINING EQUgnMHvr PURCELLVILLE, VA 338-7123 • 592-3338 (DC) 478-1977 (W1NC.) 665-0310 9 miles west of Leesburg on Bus. Rt. 7

►Leader From Page 18 Friendly Retreat was purchased as a yearling and found his way to Dorothy Smithwick’s Middleburg farm to train as a youngster. He never started while at Sunnybank. Yovanovich purchased the horse as a 4-year-old in August of 1988. He raced twice for his original new owner, Shea-Robert Sheahan — once on the flat at Fair Hill and once, a third place, over Montpelier’s hurdle course. A change of ownership was in the works soon, however. Yovanovich had previously trained and ridden several pointto-point champs for Molly Nicoll through the years including I Chase The Clouds, Frog Prince and ParsonoftheHills. The trainer suggested that Friendly Retreat would suit her stable perfectly, and his next start in the spring of ’89 was under Mrs. Nicoll’s gray and white hooped silks. “Since we began our professional relationship, we have had a lot of success,” he said. “In addition, we are wonderful friends. Mrs. Nicoll is a very good owner. “It is rare that I run a horse both spring and fall — he has to be pretty special to do that — and Mrs. Nicoll is one who understands that when you don’t have the huge numbers of horses, you take care of what you’ve got,” Yovanovich added. The 1989 champion in his first season of point-to-pointing over timber, Friendly Retreat placed first at Rappahannock, Blue Ridge, Piedmont and in the Eustis Cup at Loudoun before running second in the Virginia Gold Cup. Minor tendon ills kept him from the races in 1990 and ’91. The gelding started just once in 1992, winning at Casanova, before recurring soundness troubles sidelined him again. He came out running this spring, however, refreshed and ready to r Times Community Newspapers Photo/Betsy Branscome Owner Molly Nicoll and trainer-jockey Don Yovanovich collected the 1993 timber point-to-point championship award at the banquet in May. win. He triumphed at Blue Ridge (in a dead-heat with Thanks Henry), won in the pouring rain at Orange County’s point-to-point and was placed first through a medication disqualification at Strawberry Hill, a sanctioned race. He then won the maiden timber at Foxfield, also a sanctioned race. Friendly Retreat was still considered a maiden at Foxfield since the medication ruling and subsequent victory for the runner was not decided until after the “maiden” win at Foxfield. His final spring start was a tough-fought fourth in the lucrative Virginia Gold Cup. All of it added up to a second championship point-to-point season. “The money in steeplechasing, especially timber racing, has improved so much,” he continued. “No longer do you have one real super-horse sweeping the competition. Now, with the interest in the good purses, you have the better hurdle horses [finding second careers] over timber. There are a lot of good timber horses this year.” From his record, Friendly Retreat is one of them. Lightly raced, carefully placed and conservatively handled, the local gelding may soon join Yovanovich’s long list of VSA year-end timber champs. As is his usual training regimen, Yovanovich has been conservative with Friendly Retreat and his other runners during these hot, dry summer months, utilizing the nearby Middleburg training center and swim center for exercise. In its first two years, the timber triple crown has produced a good group of jumping specialists for horsemen and racegoers to follow week to week. As Yovanovich noted, the money is good —almost $90,000 is up for grabs in purses and bonus money. Friendly Retreat is a local contender to cheer and support. 1 Rnilhirds Lady riders Dawn Dugan, left, and Michele Rouse enjoy a day of racing from the rail along with Pennsylvania conditioner Bruce Miller. EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Stop Shop for Complete Home Decorating Service (703) 937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 WE SPECIALIZE IN: L Floor Coverings - Carpets - Vinyls * Haniwood * Ceramic lWindowTreaimen&« Drapes -Vakces-Loaves ♦ Blinds (Made 3. Slipveis andRe-U^iolstery 5. Orientals "No Job Too Small or Too Large" Residential - Commercial Free Estimates & Delivery - Shop At Home Service Hwy. Rt. 211 (1 mile West of Post Office) Amissville, Va. BRINER INCORPORATED "Bred to Compete” CONVENTIONAL *FHA*VA FIXEDRATES*ADJUSTABLERATES*BALLOONS PURCHASE*REFINANCE MORTGAGE RATES ARE STILL LOW! CALL US NOW FOR A CONFIDENTIAL ANALYSIS OF YOUR REAL ESTATE FINANCING NEEDS. BRINER INCORPORATED 107-A West Federal Street Middleburg, Virginia 22117 703^687^3300 (OTHER OFFICES LOCATED THROUGHOUT NORTHERN VIRGINIA)

’Chasing Through The Decades Times-Democrat File Photos Mrs. Simon Patterson, owner of Gift of Gold, receives the Virginia Gold Cup trophy in 1952 from Mrs. Russell Arundel and J. North Fletcher. Jockey Dooley Adams and trainer M.G. Walsh also are pictured. Most races boasted full fields in the 1980s. Purses, attendence and the number of race meets all dramatically increased during the decade. Count Walt and A.P. Smithwick Jr. won the 1968 Bowman Bowl at Fairfax. George Strawbridge, pictured in 1974, has been a dominant force on the steeplechasing scene for decades. John Griggs’ Warm Spell, shown winning the ’93 Turf ySfri^r? ^th Chudi Lawrence, has proved compethiMa

►Terms From Page 11 the stewards, and he risks being disqualified. A rider can be set down for either the one race or a number of racing days, depending on theseverity of the infraction. SET HIM DOWN — When a rider gathers a horse for a final burst of speed at the end 6f a race, he is said to set the horse down. START—The start of steeplechases does not include a starting gate, however, there are a variety of ways to ensure a level start in a race. One way is to line entries up behind an elastic starting tape, circle them, call riders to turn for the tape, then release the band to pop across the course. Riders have been known to complain that the tape can too easily fail, though, and becoming more popular is the old fashioned walk-up start which simply entails riders forming a line then turning towards two flag men for the start. in euner case, a call-back flagman is posted a few hundred feet up the course to call back a false start SIRE — The father of a horse is called his sire. TIMBER FENCE — Timber races are run over solid obstacles made of some type of wood — cedar, pine, locust and oak are popular. This is a fence meant to be jumped clear over, not brushed through like a hurdle, and requires a careful jumper. Timber horses often begin their careers over hurdles, graduating to the timber ranks when they out run their conditions, or if their jumping style would suit timber raciner better. TONGUE TIE — A tonguetie is used on a horse that tends to get his tongue over the bit. This impedes the all-important breathing and can cause a horse to stop running because of lack of oxygen. A tongue-tie is a piece of narrow cotton fabric which is looped around the horse’s tongue, then tied beneath the chin groove. WALKOVER — A race that scratches down to one starter is declared a walkover. The horse must simply walk across the finish line carrying the prescribed rider and weight to be pronounced thevictor. Given the current popularity of steeplechasing, this rarely'happens these days. WEIGHTS — Riders are checked for proper weights as they weigh-out for a race prior to tacking up their mount. Upon return from the race, the rider asks a steward for permission to dismount. The official watches the rider untack and walk to the scales to weigh-in to assure that he does not receive more weights to tipthe scales at the proper weight. The weight carried by a runner includes rider and clothing, saddle, pads, girths and yokes or breast collars. The weight does not take into account protective gear - the helmet and flak jacket. The whip is not included in the weight either. WINGS — The wings of a fence funnel runners into the jump portion of the obstacle. They are fabricated of painted wood or PVC pipe and are generally higher than the jump. Your Home Is a Valuable Resource The equity you have in your home is a credit resource. Equity, the amount of money you would realize if you sold your house today, can secure a personal line of credit for you. A FOXEQUTTY line of credit offers you financial flexibility and convenience. You can free your home equity resources for such needs as home improvements, consolidation of your bills, initiation of prudent investments, education, travel or auto purchases, to name a few. Special Introductory Rate Effective until January 2, 1994, The Middleburg National Bank is offering an introductory, annual percentage rate (APR) of 6.0% on FOXEQUITY lines of credit. After January 2, 1994, the annual percentage rate will adjust to the prime rate plus 1.5%, as published in the Wall Street Journal. For example, the prime rate through June 30, 1993 was 6.0%, making the adjusted APR 7.5%. The maximum lifetime APR is 18.0%. No points or annual maintenance fees mean minimal expense to you. And, importantly, the interest may be tax deductible on all or part of your FOXEQUITY line of credit up to $100,000. Consult your tax advisor for details. Your Hopes Can Be Your Reality Come into the bank and apply today! Your application will receive a prompt review. After approval, our loan officer will arrange a meeting with you to complete the agreement. Introductory Rate: Middleburg National fZ^.\Bank Discover the true value of the equity in your home, today! Established 1924 Middleburg, Virginia 22117 Member FDIC 703-687-6377 1 he Middleburg National Bank Is Enlarging Its Den of Fox Products Because World Class Services Belong at Home.

►Novice From Page 6 The Callaway race has more than just the prize money dangling as a lure for the runners — the first-annual Lonesome Glory shipping bonus of $10,000 will be given to the horse with the highest placings in the American legs, one of which must be the Georgia event. Overseas shipping fees, as horsemen well know, are phenomenally high, thus the incentive will be graciously received. Cheltenham’s world-renowned racecourse 75 miles northwest of London hosts the next series event Dec. 11. Runners chase a 25,000 pound (today, about $20,000) purse over that stiffly challenging, two-mile oval. Starting in the chute midcourse, novices race one full circuit to make up the 21/2-mile distance, including the exhausting stretch run, uphill for a full halfmile. (It was up this daunting drive that in ’92, Lonesome Glory dug in and beat favorite A1 Muthm by the merest of heads to claim the Sport of Kings bonus.) The final leg of the series takes place Dec. 28 at the Chepstow course in Wales. A purse of 10,000 pounds (about $7,500) is set for the flat two-mile test. ‘The varied distances suit each of the courses,” said Edward Gillespie, managing director of Chuck Lawrence has four horses nominated. the Cheltenham course, and a founder of the Sport of Kings Challenge. “But also, the longer races really test the world’s best, and will suitably challenge novice runners to crown a champion among them.” The five-race series is open to 3-year-olds and up, a change from previous conditions of four and up. The owner of the horse that accumulates the most points by running in all the American races will be presented the Cheltenham Perpetual Trophy. Ten points are awarded for first, five for second, three for third and one for fourthplace finishes in all series events. Bonus award winners will be determined in several instances. The winner of two U.S. races and HONDA HEADQUARTERS Rear Tiller • 22 HP, 3-Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Diesel Engine • Two and Four-Wheel Drive Models • Independent Mid and Rear PTOs • Complete Line of Category 1* Attachments • 9 Forward. 3 Reverse Speeds •19PTOHP All Plastic Body Parts Made Locally In Winchester, VA Front Dozer Blade r> Nothing easia H6522 shown with optional turf tires Front Loader compact Diesel Tractors have 9.9% Financing With As Little As 10% Down. Mid-Mount Mower For optimum performance and safely, please read the owner's manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment. 01993 American Honda Motors Co . Inc both U.K. races grabs the big money — $1 million in cool cash. The winner of one race stateside and one in Europe takes home $50,000 (down from Lonesome Glory’s take of 75 grand last year.) For the second time, this year a connected series of three maiden hurdle qualifying races are slated on the calendar. , The first takes place Sept. 18, over the natural brush course at St. James Farm in Chicago. The other two maiden races will be held in conjunction with novice venues — one Oct. 23 at Far Hills and one Nov. 6 at Columbus. The winner of each maiden qualifier will be fully nominated to the 1994 Sport of Kings Challenge. As owners pay upwards of $3,500 to nominate runners to the novice series, the maiden victory in each of the trio of races is most important. In addition, the three races each carry a $20,000 purse. Ten English and Irish novices have been nominated to the first stage for the Sport of Kings. As of this writing, the leading foreign nominee is Paul Mellon’s Englishbred King’s Treasure. The bay gelding trains with Wiltshire conditioner Ian Balding. Balding has a pair nominated to the series, while Newmarket horseman Mark Thompkins has a trio entered. Toby Balding and Irishmen Michael O’Brien and Dermot Weld each have one nominee. See Novice, Page 23 Photo by Douglas Lees Peace Dancer, forefront, is nominated to run in the ’93 series. At Morven Park last year, Peace Dancer won, but he was chased by Sport of Kings director George Sloan and his Barassi, also nominated for this year’s races. Kritter's Korner Boarding, Breeding, Training & Sales I 14921 Largo Vista Drive V. Haymarket, VA 22069 KERRIE RITTER (703)754-0985 ^ Phyllis Farland • Training • Instruction • Sales • Showing Small Show Stable offering the Finest Quality Horsecare and facilities. We specialize in personalized schooling and instruction for horse and rider. Experience and success with investment and sale horses. Let us help you buy, sell or show your hunter prospect. Laughing Fox Farm Broad Run, Virginia (703) 349-1596 ■I ... .1. ■ III. ■ m m Ml mm m m m m * ■ » ■ fc f,| BEN & MARY'S STEAK HOUSE Ktmt tk fatulm FILET MIGNON PRIME RIB LAMB CHOPS PORTERHOUSE STEAKS Cocktails Available Extensive Wine & Champagne List Banquet Facilities 30-80 Persons Mondays are now available for private parties. Call for reservations. TUESDAY-SUNDAY11 AM-10:30 PM CLOSED MONDAY 347-4100 1 Mile North of Warrenton on Rt. 17 - Warrenton, VA [-- *

►Novice From Page 22 Following is a list of locally connected nominees at the first of three stages of nominations. The second stage of nominations close on Sept. 3, while the final stage closes on Sept. 29. The initial two fees total $250 a piece, while a bigger stake of $1,000 is neccessary to become eligible in the final stage. Alternatively, if an owner or trainer does not trust in the quality of his horse or does not have a feel for what his competition is going to do, he may wait until the final stage and make a supplementary nomination. The fee for that is $3,500. Horses which win the accompanying Sport of Kings maiden events this fall will be fully nominated to next year’s novice series. The races for nonwinners are therefore hotly contested. A final list of nominations was not available at press time. For more details on the series as the drama unfolds, read the TimesDemocrat Horse and Field Sports section every Wednesday. Nominees as of Sept. 2: Saturday Sunshine. Owner: Dresdert Farm, Middleburg; Trainer: Chuck Lawrence, Marshall. Chick Sails. Owner, Trainer: Rodney Jenkins, Montpelier Station. Quadrigeminal. Owner: Bettina Belmont Ward, Middleburg; Trainer: Janet Elliot, Oxford, Pa. Standing Cast. Owner: Jesse M. Henley, Palm Beach, Fla.; Trainer: Paul Fout, The Plains. Class Caliber, Complete Rhythm, Complete Spring. Owner: Mede Cahaba Stable, Washington, D.C.; Trainer: Chuck Lawrence, Marshall. ‘The varied distances suit each of the courses. The longer races really test the world’s best, and will suitably challenge novice runners to crown a champion among them.’ — Edward Gillespie Mootawel. Owner: Milton Ritzenberg, Berryville; Trainer: Jimmy Day, Millwood. Bail Denied, Chumpman. Owner: Bonnie von Wiesenthal, New York City, N.Y.; Trainer: Jimmy Day, Millwood. The Centurion (Chile). Owner-Trainer: Dr. Joseph Rogers, Hamilton. Corporate King. Owner: WISDOM GALLERY HOME EMBELLISHMENTS 17 East Washington Street, Middleburg, Virginia 687-3909 Beverly Steinman, Lancaster; Trainer: Paul Fout, The Plains. Blandy. Owner: Mrs. Orme Wilson, White Post; Trainer: Jimmy Day. The other nominees are as follows: Doubledam, Casual Flash, Irish Approach, Lonesome Jubilee, Pre Op Scrub, Turkmaster, Barassi, Dornoch, Col. Oleo, Ziggy’s Little Girl, Motorcade, Crofter’s Course, Torque Blache, Peace Dancer, Best Offer, Key To A Miracle, Monsenor (CHI), Standing Cast (IRE), Karetto (FR), Simonov (GB), Bomb The Bridge, Spectacular Hold, Hodges Bay, Pyjama Parade, Joli Princess, Noble Connection, Norlick, Go Panther, Jack Mahoney, Torchon (GB), Arctic Circle, Sennacherib, Raggaasy Andy, Smartamora, Eskimo Cove, Nuage d’lrelande (FR), Lone Mountain. ' Photo by Douglas Lees Lonesome Glory made ’chasing history by winning two Sport of Kings races last year, one in the United States and one at Cheltenham, England. TRY OUR NEWLY FORMULATED LINE OF QUALITY CO-OP PACE-MAKER HORSE FEEDS - MANUFACTURED DAILY TO INSURE FRESHNESS. • PACE-MAKER 105 MAINTENANCE FORMULA -Appropriate for the mature idle horse, barren mares and for many performance or trail horses. • PACE-MAKER 130 -Pelleted and Textured form designed for broodmares, yearlings and performance V* rvrmr A ■ ALL-N-ONE PELLETS - Formulated for mature horses - also appropriate for barren mares and non-lactating mares in the first trimester of pregnancy. PACEMAKER 170 GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT FORMULA -Textured feed to meet the nutritional needs of young growing horses up to Pacemaker Performance FeedFormulated with the needs of the High Performance Horse in Mind. 12 months of age. bpecialty formulated to minimize the occurance of nutritionally related development of orthopedic disease. kWe strive to provide better nutrition for better health - feeds formulated with nutritional research and consultation provided by Kentucky Equine Research, Inc. mm i<w.„ See your local Co-op store or field sales representative for a free consultation on the new and improved line of Co-op Pacemaker Horse Feeds! iquine Research Culpeper Farmers' Co-op 825-2200 Warrenton Farmers' Co-op 347-7100 Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-op 987-8555 Marshall Farmers' Co-op 364-1533 Remington Farmers' Co-op 439-3254 Maurertown Farmers' Co-op 459-5304

Bettina Belmont Ward campaigned Ask Don. ►Three From Page 8 over two miles, runners chase the $15,000 purse and final points in the series. The high point earner in the group of races will be designated at NSA 3-Year-Old Champion. Points are earned as follows: 10 for first, five for second, three for third and one for fourth place in all of the races. A cash bonus of $10,000 will be divided among the top five points earners. A horse need not race in all three series ’chases to be eligible for a piece of the cash bonus. Last year, a $100,000 bonus was offered to any youngster to sweep the three-race series. Un AFFORDABLE HORSEBACK HOLIDAYS In Wales and Ireland Explore the Dingle Peninsula. Cavan & Sligo, or the Cambrian Mountains ♦ Eastern Trekking Associates ♦ Call Susan Eakins Call 703-845-9366 • FAX 703-379-4059 fortunately the award is not in place for ’93. “The International Gold Cup Races have led the development of the 3-year-old steeplechasing,” said Bond. “The purse in the Future Champions Cup remains the biggest purse on a [sophomore] ’chase in the country.” Winners of that race in the past two years prqve Bond’s point wordlessly. The ’92 winner, Bettina Belmont Ward’s Ask Don went on to place second and third in the other two series events to take the championship for his Middleburg owner. The 1991 winner of the Great Meadow event, John Griggs’ Warm Spell went on to be crowned champion 3-year-old in that year. He came back to be a multiple stakes winner in ’92 and ’93 for his Kentucky connections. As steeplechasers may not start over fences in sanctioned events until the early summer of their third year, (though they may point-to-point,) nominees to the series of events are identifiable only by their owners, trainers, riders and breeding. A few may have been seen in the state this spring pointing around the hunt courses, or perhaps on the flat. True horsemanship kicks in when handicapping juveniles, though, and racegoers can have fun with their name recognition and conformation judging in the paddock, choosing pre-race favorites. I".-'-. Attentive Crowds Times Community New^Mpen File Photo The Middleburg Fall Races at Glenwood Park is a popular course for spectators. Virginia Fall Races ’ : and Hunter Ghampionship of America Weekend of Racing and Hunting Glenwood Park Middleburg, Virginia October 2 & 3,1993 Parking & Boxes Available 703-687-5662 For Information: Virginia Beach, Secretary (703) 687-5662 (For the benefit of the Loudoun Memorial Hospital) Fuog/lnterBuild, Inc. Builder • Contractor Post Frame Construction: Horse Bams, Arenas, Light Commercial 36'x5Of Stable/Apartment-- Windance Farm, Upperville, Virginia FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT: P.O. Box 237, Purcellville, VA 22132 703-338-2306 800-432-3864 Metro; 703-689-1217_ F«® 703-338-3015 Why on earth pay more? Kioti means more four wheel drive compact for your money. I Compact Four Wheal Drive Diesel Tractors Lb 1914 For lighter four-wheel duty. The Kioti LB 1914 is so powerful, so simple to operate, so easy to maintain, it's amazing ifs so affordable. This 19 HP compact delivers a full 16 HP at the PTO. Ifs quick, easy-to-handle shuttle shift transmission is a feature seldom seen on this size compact. Add it all up and you've got a little powerhouse thafs a lot of tractor per dollar. CULPEPER MOTOR CORP. _401 James Madison Hwy. • Culpeper, VA KlUn (703) 825-8381 - (800) 432-1711 IRGINIA OUNTRY VIN a Builders of Custom Modular Homes * Discover the Superior Quality * Discover the Flexibility * Discover the Savings in Time & Money Call 703-777-8714

Photo by Douglas Lees The Bowman Bowl at Fairfax Races, the first series race of the fall season, should attract strong entries. At last year’s Fairfax showdown, Hogan’s Wave, center, won in his first timber start over the Ashburn course. ►Timber From Page 7 remainder of the prize carried over to next year’s kitty. In addition to the bonus purse awaiting series contenders, each race in the group offers a substantial purse to the field. At Fairfax, the Bowman Bowl, set at three miles over that righthanded course is worth $7,500. Runners could instead choose to run in the three-mile E.D. Vere Nicoll Memorial the next day at Foxfield for the same purse. The 3 1/2-mile International, however, is worth a hefty $25,000, raising the tally to stakes level. The fourmile Virginia Hunt Cup also carries stakes status with the $35,000 purse. Weights are expected to again affect fields in the series events, as they did in the initial two years of timber’s triple crown. Fairfax and Foxfield’s races are run under allowance conditions -horses which have won fewer races carry fewer pounds, while winners (of any sanctioned races) in ’93 carry three pounds extra for each race won, up to 175 pounds total. The International is run strictly weight for age - up to 165 pounds, total, for 6-year-olds and up. It is when series participants get to the Hunt Cup down at Montpelier that their successes are heavily penalized. Pointsearners in ’93 series races carry a pound extra per point, on top of the similar weight for age scale. In addition, winners of any other race this year carry two pounds more; winners of two carry four extra with winners of three carrying six pounds more. In 1992, Pennsylvanian Alexander Gordon-Watson and his Ninewa overcame all the poundage and was hailed as Triple Crown victor . The pair triumphed in the International Gold Cup after placing second at Foxfield. An evenly run thirdplace finish at Montpelier was adequate to secure the $15,000. bonus for the Pennsylvania-based owner-trainer-rider. (The pool was carried over from 1991, when no horse won the main purse.) r ►Painting From Page 9 Jump,” by John Court is a “master-work,” according to Getlein. “The awful truth, which takes a few minutes of close observation to sink in, is that Court is a better painter of the horse...not to mention the rider...than [George] Stubbs was.” Court’s International Gold Cup painting dramatically depicts the breathtaking moment horses take Great Meadow’s famous timber water jump, one of the largest water jumps in the country. The painting itself is large, a 36”x60” oil on canvas, and a limited edition print is already available. Although it came as no surprise to those who know his sensitive approach to life and work, Court made an extraordinary gesture of support for a charity the Gold Cup formed a partnership with last year, The Equine Rescue League. The Equine Rescue League provides transportation and holding facilities for unwanted horses and those seized by humane officials and offers care and adoption services as well as educational and public awareness programs about equine neglect and abuse issues. Because the League’s sole source of revenue is private donations, the Gold Cup attempted to raise funds for the organization through an art jTArmfield, Mi/ler\ f —- I DELAFIELD FARM Hunt country elegance is exemplified by this custom Georgian residence of superior craftsmanship situated on 53 acres with breathtaking views. The residence features a dramatic interior, spacious rooms, ten-foot ceilings, three/four bedrooms, and a spectacular kitchen/family room with fireplace. There is also a six-stall stable and board fenced paddocks. Contact Luci Strange or Carole Miller. Call for information on other available rural and estate properties. 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