“We anticipate a heavy sign-up,”;

“We anticipate a heavy sign-up,”; Norris said. “The farmers will be authorized to receive payment up front' in an amount not to exceed the fairmarket value of the land in return, for a perpetual easements to the USDA.” -

Farmers in the program will alscC received up to 75 percent in cost-; share funds to help restore farmed; wetlands to beneficial wetlanduses. '

The enrollment period runs Feb; 28 throught March 11. Norris said wetlands that are farmed, riparian, areas and those areas that connect tti; wetlands, making them usable forwildlife habitat, are all prime candi-! dates.

Farmers must submit bids to enter the Wetlands Reserve Program. Bids will be approved by state con-; servation officials based on howmuch the property will benefit the! environment, and on how is asked; for the easement. ■;/

Film Program:

Draws Crowd

By SHARON KILPATRICK ;

Rappahannock New* Staff Writer

In spite of bitter cold Saturday night Ki Theatre had a nearly full; house for Tom Davenport’s programon making movies.

Mr. Davenport has made several American versions of classic fairy i tales for PBS. All of these movies have been extremely “low budget” compared to the traditional Hollywood-type movie. Many use amateur actors and low cost sets.

Mr. Davenport believes this background is helpful in trying to! help other aspiring filmmakers get started. He encourages everyone to try creating their own films or video-. tapes even if they only run for a few minutes.

The highlight of the evening was gaining the inside information on how such effects were created as the head in a bucket, the vicious dog captured in a sack, and the the new coat of paint for the house.

Ki Theatre’s Exchange Series will continue with a performance by choreographer Sally Nash followed by a question and answer period Saturday, Feb, 19.