Rappahannock News, February 22, 1995

»* -t* * -t 2,950 X Subject to ABC Audit ! * 'RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS ■•W-rt •|-r-7T... rj7-?,v-- r ■ '-(r—it- -u—tj t?—ir—n;-ifir“»"rT't' 47tli Year, No.7 40 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation * WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1995 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents Rappahannock News Staff Photo C'ind> Mahan J.J. Smoot, Stephanie Lacovitch and Carrie Barron look on while Jamie Jacobs sets up her Science Fair project. Science Fair Has Many Winners ( v' By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Jim Clark won Best Project in the Senior Division of the Science Fair for the third time in a row. His project, a continuation of the award winning project of the past two years, dealt w ith how to solve the “Traveling Salesman Problem.” In this problem a salesman is supposed to cover his territory, stopping at each location in the shortest distance. The problem gets progressively more difficult and the number of locations is increased. For the past two years Jim had various human subjects try to solve the problem and used the computer to keep track of how well they did. This year he worked on having the computer use two different approaches to solving the problem. In one approach, “genetics,” the computer would have two solutions, one usually better than the other, he said. Then it would combine them, occasionally coming up with an even better one. The other process called “simulated annealing” starts with a random solution and works at making it better. At first there is a rather good chance that it will be worse, rather than better. But the better the solution, the more likely another effort will improve it, Jim explained. He said his computer efforts were better than the reports in the research he reviewed. Caleb Proper won Best Project in the Junior Division. His project involved measuring dew and frost. He set out a group of trays during the day and overnight. Some were covered with black plastic; others were not. The trays covered with black plastic gathered nearly twice as much dew or frost overnight as the ones without the black plastic — 6.2 grams on average, compared with 3.6. Miss Wingate’s fourth grade class won the award for Best Classroom Exploratory Division. Students in the class did individual projects, but the work of the class as a whole was judged, rather than individual work. High school physics students judged the exploratory division and also put on demonstrations of physics and chemistry to elementary school students Monday. With days missed because of snow last week, the Science Fair was postponed. Originally scheduled to be set up Wednesday and judged Friday, it was instead set up Friday and judged Monday. F.lcmentaryj/School Principal David Smith in announcing the awards said that truly every student who entered was a winner. In the Junior Division Botany I first place went to Robyn Kaye for “Keeping cut flowers fresh,” Amber Welch won second place for “Plants,” Kelly Atkins won third place for "Plants,” and Jennifer Bywaters won honorable mention for “Mold.” In Botany II first place went to Lauren Sharp for “Mulches,” Chris Payne won second for See Fair, Page A-6 Baldwin To Get Four Months in Jail By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer In Rappahannock County Circuit Court last Friday, Judge Paul Brown sentenced Kenneth Lee Baldwin, 21, of Sperryville, to four months in jail. Last November, Mr. Baldwin was found in violation of a court order which forbidding him to go on the property of his girlfriend, presently 17 years old, who lives with her parents in Gid Brown Hollow. At that' time, he was sentenced to six months in jail, but appealed that sentence to a higher court. Mr. Baldwin’s attorney, Ann Callaway, argued that even though her client had technically violated the court order, she believed there were mitigating factors which should be taken into consideration by the court. Mr. Baldwin testified that the girl had called him the night of the violation, and invited him to her house, saying that she did not think they would get caught. Mr. Baldwin admitted that he went on the property despite a court order and said he would not have gone over there if she had not called. The girl's mother found the two together in the girl’s bedroom at about 1:30 on the morning of September I. Ms. Callaway likened the event to a scene from Romeo and Juliet. She said, “It is the same scenario that has been played thousands of times. I can promise you this young man will not cross that boundary line again." Incarcerating him, she said, would jeopardize his job, which was important to him and his family because he contributed to the family’s living expenses. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke said, “There was a valid court order in effect which specifically forbid the defendant from going on the property...he not only invaded their home in the middle of the night but it was in direct violation of the court order. If these court orders are to have any effect they need to be enforced. 1 ask that the six month jail sentence be imposed on him.” Judge Brown agreed, saying that he found Mr. Baldwin in violation of See Court, Page A-6 Weapons Bill Moves Ahead Welfare Reform Remains Divisive By SHF.RRY JONFS ( apitnl News Servlet Legislation making n easier to carry a concealed weapon passed the House Courts of Justice Committee 16-6 Monday . I his bill will make our streets infinitely more dangerous." said Dei Kenneth K. Melvin. D-Portsmouth. “It’s going to imperil police officers, and it's going to provide deadly handguns to the immature out there.” Calling this legislation an overreaction. Del. Melvin said he and his colleagues never thought this bill would pass. “We've gone too far here." he said. "I'm voting against this.” Although he offered several amendments to the proposal Del. Jerrauld C. Jones, D-Norfolk, said he agreed with Del. Melvin's position. “I’ve offered a number of amendments to the bill this morning to make what 1 consider a bad piece of legislation just a little bit more bearable if it is indeed to become a law of this commonwealth.” he said. Del. Jones asked committee mem hers to heed the advice of prosecutors and police chiefs and kill the bill. “This is an absolutely wrong direction or us to be going in,” he said, " [here are tremendous differences between carry ing weapons open and obvious and carrying a concealed w eapon.” The delegate contended that this piece of legislation will add to existing problems of violence in the streets. Proponents of the bill argued that it will put citizens on equal ground with criminals who already carry weapons while establishing a system of fair treatment when seeking a gun permit from a judge. The Democrat’s welfare-reform package^ passed the House of Delegates Friday after the Republican version, supported by Gov. George Allen, was killed in committee. The legislation now is on the governor's desk. Calling the Democratic "plan "unacceptable,” Gov. Allen threat Sec Assembly, Page A-6 GOP Bombards Dems 'Playbook' By SCOTT BASS Capital News Service* A minor slip-up turned into a major blunder for Virginia’s Democratic majority this week when a memorandum from a political consultant accidentally was delivered to the wrong legislator. Accusations Hew everywhere on the House and Senate floors last Tuesday as Republicans lashed out at so-called "Democratic planners," who Republicans say paid a political consulting arid polling firm $24,500 in December 1994 to help guide the majority party to devour Gov George Allen’s political agenda. "The Democratic Caucus turned to this dirty-tricks firm to help them develop a plan to systematically misrepresent, distort and destroy the governor’s tax, budget and other reform proposals," said Del. John Watkins, R-Chesterfield, who received the memorandum intended for Del. Watkins M. Abbitt Jr., DAppomattox. fhe memorandum that was prepared and sent by Cooper & Secrest Inc. was. addressed to “Democrat planners" and outlined the Democratic strategy in "plays.” The polling firm is the one infamous for the alleged "slea/e polling" where workers for the firm deliberately pose as pollsters calling registered voters to misrepresent candidates. I it led "The Political Landscape Updates." the memo credits Democratic Strategy for portraying Allen's proposals as oyer reaching and contradictory . Republicans said the language in the memo was clear proof that the Democrats had planned to kill the governor's entire agenda before this y ear's session convened. "Again and again (Democratic) members said they were-listening and responding to their constituents," Del. Watkins said. "When, in truth, they were iust implementing an attack plan created by a slea/y consultant" Sen. Kenneth W Stolle. RVirginia Beach, called on the planners to release their play book "so all Virginians know where they stand in their game." See Playbook, Page A-6 Old Rag Bulletins Hotline During the General Assembly session voters may tell their representatives their views by calling the toll free hotline in Richmond at (800) 889-0229. Government At A Glance • Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m.,~ Wednesday, Feb. 22, Courthouse (rescheduled). • Library Board, 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, Library. • Water and Sewer Authority, 7:3Q p.m., Thursday, March 2, Courthouse Horses Killed in Stable Fire Near Huntly By CINDY MAHAN Ruppuhunnock News Staff Writer Tragedy struck at a horse farm in Huntly last week. Julia Bennett, the horse trainer and bam manager of Indian Run Farm, awakened at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, to see an orange glow on the snow outside her bedroom window. She immediately dialed 911 but the phone was burned out. She leaped out of bed, didn’t even put on shoes, and sprinted toward the horse barn. “The whole barn was in flames,” she said. She and her friend Kim Todd opened doors to the eight stalls as fatft as they could, hoping that the horses Were unharmed and could run out and away from the fire, but thinking that the fire might have killed some already. Six of the horses made it to safety, but two horses, both field hunters, died in the blaze. One of the horses refused to even come out of her stall, and one other horse had to be shot because he was suffering from burns and had a broken leg. Remarkably, none of the survivors suffered from smoke inhalation. Ms. Bennett said that two of the horses are badly burned, but the other four got out completely unscathed. All of the horses have been relocated to a bam at the Alfred Kummli’s on Route 637. The burned horses will recover, but that will take from six to eight months. They were burned when the roof of the bam, constructed of asphalt and impregnated plywood, melted onto their backs. When let out of the stalls, the horses took off running, some breaking through a fence. Some ended up four miles away from the farm, which is located on U.S. 522 in Huntly. Ms. Bennett said that many, many people helped round up the horses and came to offer assistance at the site of the bam. Deputy Ronnie Dodson of the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office was on duty in Chester Gap that morning when he saw the fire. Me called the lire See Fire, Page A-6 L Photo courtesy of Julia Bennt’t Little is left of Sandy Hook Stables at Indian Run Farm which burned last Wednesday morning killing tw o horses.

General District Court B> M. SEAN KILPATRICK Rappahannock N'eaj ( ontnbutmg Writer Last December a rabbit hunt near Masste's Corner turned ugly. When the shouting stopped an agrieved landowner had charged two hunters with trespass and the hunters had counter-charged the landowner with brandishing a trearm. On Tuesday J. J. Dwyer, the landowner, and Walter R. Sims. Senior and Junior of Mechanicsville, the hunters, appeared before Judge Charles Holes. The judge agreed to hear the testimony one time and apply it to both sets of warrants. As a result. Peter I uke. the Commonwealth's Attorney, was caught m the middle, hav ing to consider Mr. Dwyer a witness for the prosecution and simultaneously a defendent in a criminal case. After listening to Mr. Dwyer, his neighbors Wayne Blosser and Bryant I ee. and. Deputy Connie Compton, Judge Foley heard from the attorneys on the hidden meanings of the Virginia statute regarding trespass and the proper method of posting property. Ruling that Mr. Dwyer had failed to properly post his land. Judge Foley dismissed the trespassing charges against Mr. Sims Sr. and Mr. Sims Jr. Then he immediately dismissed the counter charge of brandishing a firearm levied against Mr. Dwyer without hearing arguments from the attorneys As best as can be determined from the testimony, this is what happened on Saturday. Dec. I7. 1994: Mr. Sims and his son, Walter Sims Jr., came up to Mr. I ee's property with some dogs to go rabbit hunting. They were trying out some new dogs, including one they were considering buy ing for S700. The two men had hunted on Mr. Lee's land in years past. Mr. Lee was asked if he had pointed out to these hunters his boundary lines and where Mr. Dwyer's property was. "I normally tell everybody (who hunts on my property) about Mr. Dwyer . . . to stay otT his property,” he said to general laughter in the courtroom. At some point in the early afternoon the dogs got away from the hunters and strayed across Mr. Massie’s property onto Mr. Dwyer's land. The hunters followed, taking their guns with them. They were seen on Mr. Dwyer's property by Mr. Blosser, who drove over and told his neighbor about the intrusion Mr. Blosser then returned home, got on his A TV (All Terrain Vehicle) and drove over to an old orchard on Mr Dwyer's property looking for the hunters. When he found them they had a pack of dogs w ith them and they were walking las terrain and brush would allow ) generally back towards the old packing shed near Massie's Corner, where they had left their vehicle. Mr. Blosser convinced the two hunters that they should lay down their guns to keep things from getting out of hand. They did so and then he fired a few shots in the air as a signal to Mr. Dwyer that he had found the hunters.At that point the hunters were approximately a half mile in on Mr Dwy er's land and had crossed at least one clear fence line to get there. Mr. Dwyer drove up and got out of his pickup truck carrying a pistol. He then proceeded to grill the two men on their knowledge of Virginia hunting and trespass laws while the dogs sat quietly in a circle around them. He asked them to pay him S50 each for hunting on his property.. The hunters claimed that they were on Mr. Dwyer's land solely to retrieve their dogs and were not hunting. They refused his offer. As Mr. Blosser related the conversation. the two men admitted firing their guns several times, but only to help recall the dogs. Mr. Blosser admitted that he talked mostly with the younger hunter while Mr. Sims Sr.. 65. and Mr. Dwy er. 76. continued to argue. 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That argument apparently became loud and raucous when the tubject turned to the two shotguns. “The older man began shouting .ve were not going to take his guns ind he kept advancing towards me in t threatening manner." Mr. Dwyer said from the witness chair. "It was a ,ery tense situation. I had the gun in ny hand. . . . After I said I was scared ind an old man and didn't want to lurt anyone, then he turned away.” he ldded. At that point Mr. Blosser went iack to the two shotguns that were on he gound some distance away. put hem on his ATV, went back to his touse and called the Sheriffs Office ind then headed back to the old packng shed, where he, the two hunters ind Mr. Dwyer met Deputy Connie Compton about 3 p.m. At her request Mr. Blosser put the :wo shotguns into her car. When the elder Mr. Sims and Mr. Dwyer continued their argument. Deputy Compton asked Mr. Dwyer to sit in her car. "They wanted to go at each other’s throats, no doubt about that,” she told the court. Mr. Dwy er told the court that he has posted signs at his driveway entrance and at several other places on his property . He explained to the judge that he has lived there for 35 years and owns 800-900 acres. “The property line is seven to eight miles long; 1 can't afford to hang a posted sign on every tree." he said. However, no testimony was presented that any posted signs were visible along the fence line the hunters crossed when they strayed onto Mr. Dwyer's land As a result Judge Tolley ruled they could not be found guilty of trespass under section 18.2-134 of the Code of Virginia. If they had been charged under 18.2-132. they would have been guilty, but that section describes a lesser offense, he said. The following other court cases were heard in District Court on Tuesday, Teb. 21: Mark Phillip Collins Sr., trespass :o hunt, complied with law. Richard A. Kelly Jr., bad check, 90 day. 90 days suspended. $46 cost. 34 hours community service. James Randolph Cooke, drunk in public. $25 26. Milton Russell Jordan, assault and matter, continued to March 21. Oscar Ray Sisk, malicious uounding. continued to April 18. Roy Wayne Sisk, malicious bounding, continued to April 18. Franklin Todd Berry, assault and batter, continued to April 18. Sandra Marlene Berry', maliciously wounding, continued to April 18. Kim Allen Bonser, destroy county property, continued to August, $46 cost. David W. Haught, assault and batter, continued to April 18; drunk in public, continued to April 18. George Anthony Barberena, 58 45, continued to March 7. Richard A. Abruzere, 66/5 S33-26. Darrell George Bailey, 47/35, S36/26. Sharon L. Blevins, 47/35, $36/26. Eric J. Brass. 71/55, $48/31. Thomas Alan Carr, 47/35, continued to March 21. John Samuel Clifton, 72/55, $51 .31. Kimberly L. Doyle, 43/35, $54/26. Michael Scot Harlan, 70/55, S45'31. David M. Holley, 74/55. continued. $26 cost. Matthew Erin Kleppinger, drive suspended, no operators license, $50/36. Dominic W. Linder, 72/55, $51/31. Sven Dorrian Rawlins, 66/55, S33/26. Donna L.ee Robinson, 68/55, $39/31. Suzanne M. Snedegar. 69-55, $42/26. Denise Lillard Sours, 70/55, continued six months. Donnell F. Stropes, 72/55, S51/26. Humberto Santos Torres, 70/55, S45 31. Elizabeth A. Turecek, 47 35, S36-26. Joseph R. Woelfling, 57 45, $36 26. James Lee Acors Jr.. 69 55. $42 26. David James Armor, 72 55, $51 26. Suzanne Carol Armor, 73/55, $54 31. Laura A. Barre. 54-35, reduced to defecti\e equipment, $25/26. Elaine Hicks Cassel, 70-'55, reduced to defective equipment, $25 26; no operators license in possession. complied with law. GET READY FOR RAPPAHANNOCK'S NEW ADDRESSING SYSTEM 1. 6' post (3' above ground). 2. Up to ten number (five.on two sides), Chrome or Gold. 3. 2 blue reflectors 4. 1 Chrome or Gold colored cap. $35.00 installed ($38.00 If concrete is needed). Contact the Washington Volunteer Fire Department for further information and rapid installation. Phone: 675-3615. Pet of the Week: The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week are Hounds mix, one reddish color female and one tan and black male, both one-to-two-y ears-old, found on Route 633 and 627, Washington. • Spaniel mix. small young female, black, found on Route 729, Flint Hill. • Lab mix, small female, black, found at U.S. 211 and 522, Massies Comer. To reach the shelter call 9373283 or 937-3336. The shelter is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and Saturday. The lost animal registry can be found in the Classified Section of the Rappahannock News. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Feb. 13: 4:28 a.m., sickcall, Route 631, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD; 6:52 p.m., transport. Route 622, Castleton. Castleton VFD. Feb. 14: 4:14 a.m., difficultybreathing, Route 626, Washington, Sperryville VRS and Amissville VFD; 1:27 p.m., brush fire. Route 681, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD. Feb. 15: 3:01 a.m.. structural fire, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 10:20 a.m., sickcall. Route 631, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD; 8:37 p.m.. auto accident, Route 642 and 611, Amissville, Amissville VFD. Feb. 18: 12:38 a.m., chest pains. Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff's office this week: Feb. 13: information-general, U.S. 211. Washington; informationgeneral. Route 612, Sperryville; domestic disputes. Route 606, Flint Hill; information-general, Boston; intoxication. Route 606, Flint Hill. Feb. 14: dog in cattle/sheep /poultry, Route 729, Flint Hill; cruelty to animals. Route 622, Washington; lost missing dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; bank. U.S. 522. Flint Hill; lost missing dog, U.S. 522. Huntly; fire alarm. U.S. 522, Flint Hill; intoxication, Route 231, Sperryville; information-general, U.S. 522, Chester Gap. Feb. 15: information-general, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; informationgeneral, Route 640, Amissville; traf fic accident, U.S. 522, Sperryville; stray cat or dog. Route 633, Washington; information-general. Route 618, Castleton; intoxication, Route 642. Amissville; domestic disputes, Route 600, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident. Route 642 and 611. Amissville. Feb. 16: suspicious person/vehicle/incident. Route 707, Sperryville; information-general, U.S. 211. Sperryville; traffic accident. Route 606, Flint Hill; public service. Town of Washington; information-general. Route 749, Boston. Feb. 17: unauthorized use of vehicle, Route 729, Amissville; information-general, U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522. Boston; damage property-private. U.S, 211. Sperryville; public service. U.S. 211. Sperryville; bad checks. U.S. 211. Amissville; informationgeneral, Route 1001, Sperryville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident. Route 1001, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211. Washington. Feb. 1 8: information-general. U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accidentprivate property. Route 622 and 626, Castleton; civil problem. Route 640, Amissville; funeral escort, Town of Washington; firing weapon, Route 615, Castleton; simple assault. Route 641, Flint Hill. Feb. 19: traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; residence. Route 1001, Sperryville; intoxication. Route 640, Amissville; missing person free* text, U.S. 211, Amissville; gas theft, U.S. 211, Sperryville; simple assault. Route 626, Castleton; domestic disputes, U.S. 211, Sperryville. REC Program Saves Money Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has saved $1.2 million in the last year with its load management program. Under the program, customers volunteer to have load management switches placed on their electric water heaters and in return, REC provides them with free repairs to the water heater’s electrical components. A REC spokesman said some Rappahannock County customers are participating in this program. The Cooperative saves money because during peak demand periods, normally the hottest part of the day in summer and the coldest times in winter, REC can automatically switch off customers’ water heaters for a short period of time. And because a water Day Drawing Facts Advance play ticket.'- tor Pick 3 or Pick 4 will he all NIGHT or all PAY drawings. It you want to play a Pick 3 or Pick 4 number tor 12 drawings in a row, buy six PAY draws and six NIGHT draws. Radio stations that broadcast the PAY drawings are listed in Game Talk, a free lottery publication available at all lottery » retail outlets. When you play BOTH drawings, you will receive two tickets—one for PAY and one tor NIGHT. TRIP OF A LIFETIME SWEEPSTAKES It you are one of '-jMrtour lucky sweepstakes winners, you and a friend will fly ti> Honolulu for a nine-day Trip of a Lifetime to Hawaii. 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That’s $500 a month for the rest of his life! heater is already full of hot water, the homeowner should not notice. This lessens the Cooperative’s need for costly, on-peak wholesale electricity, thus saving money. “Everyone’s a winner with our load management program,” says Gary Schwartz, supervisor of load management at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. “The Cooperative spends less on electricity, which is reflected in our rates, and the -participating customers get free repairs on their water heaters.” Currently, more than 10,000 REC customers have a load management switch on their water heaters. At Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, every customer is an owner and the load management program gives the owners a wav to actively participate in saving the Cooperative, and themselves, money. Schwartz says greater customer participation would save even more money. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is a customer-owned, electric utility which serves 60,000 homes and businesses in parts of 16 counties across Virginia including part of Rappahannock County. Brown Makes Dean's List Cadet Michael Brown of Washington was among 246 Virginia Military Institute cadets who were recently named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Cadet Brown is a sophomore majoring in civil engineering. He is a 1992 graduate of RCHS and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brown Sr. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a cadet must have a 3.0 grade point average. . Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 67S-3338

Nilan, Pullen Win Bland Competition Winners Go To Regional Next Month Wakefield Country Day School eighth-grade pianist Erin Nilan won the instrumental portion of the Lion’s Club’s Bland Music Contest for the second year in a row. For the Sunday afternoon event she played “Sleeping Time” by Pinto. RCHS senior Lisa Pullen won the vocalist competition singing “I Won’t Take Less than Your Love” by Don Schlitz. She sang without accompaniment. Second place in the instrumental category went to eighth-grade violinist Kate Williams who played Allegro by J.H. Fiocco accompanied by Beth Benedetto on piano. Second place in the vocalist category was won by 9-year old Rachel Lucas who sang “Ave Maria” by Schubert accompanied by Susan Hunt on piano. Third place instrumentalist was eighth-grade pianist Rachel Tester who played the first movement of Aram Khatchaturian’s “Sonatina Allegro Gioleso.” Third place vocalist went to eighth-grader Margo Haynes who sang “Hero” by Mariah Carey accompanied by Susan Hunt on the piano. First place winners in both categories advance to regional cdmpetition at Taylor Junior High School in Warrenton March 19. They also each won S50. Second place winners receive S35, and third place winners receive SI5. The contest was emceed by Bob Scott, who has taken on this responsibility for the past five years. Judges were Jo-An Getsinger and Kathy Kneupfer for vocalists and George Sims and Patrick Allen for instrumentalists. Mr. Scott said the Bland Competition is named for James Bland, who wrote “Carry Me Back to Old Virginey.” Corrections The Rappahannock News printed the wrong date for last Sunday’s concert by the Cristofori Trio. The Trio will be returning to the county March 5. Also the place reported for the After Prom party was incorrect. The party will be held at Crooked Run Club in Front Royal. r r Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Sharon Kilpatrick Lisa Pullen wins vocal competition. » V Erin Nilan is top instramentalist. ARB Approves Two Additions By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Earlier this month the Architectural Review Board for the town of Washington approved applications for an addition to the Medical Center and a pergola for the Rush River Company. The Rappahannock Medical Center, represented by Dr. Werner Krebser, was granted approval to build an addition on to the back of the building. Dr. Krebser said that they will be adding sections 12 feet by 32. feet, on two floors, for a total of 384 square feet. The addition will be brick, and Dr. Krebser said it will match the existing brick on the building exactly . He also said that the medical center is 20 years old now and needs a new roof. Because the entire roof, including the new addition, will have the same color roofing, Chairman Donna Kevis said that it is not necessary to have approval from the ARB regarding the color. Board member Ed Barton said. “I think it will be attractive and I move we accept.” The approval passed unanimously. Mary Simmons of the Rush River Company was granted her request to build a pergola (an arbor with an open rooD on the uphill side of her building on Main Street. “The idea is to kind of soften the building. People could sit there while others are shopping, she said.” She also wishes to build a small 1 Blue Ridge OB/GYN Services Announces Evening Hours Until 8 P.M. 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Patrick O’Connell said. “The changes look very wonderful and well Wakefield Marshall Lists Honor Roll The following Rappahannock County students received honors during the second quarter of the 1994-95 academic year at Wakefield School in Marshall. First Honors: Spencer Baumgardner, Julia Baumgardner, Lea Blubaugh, Jamie Braden, Sky Butler. Suzanne Carrier, Jessica Haase, James Kelly, Ben Kelly, Adrianne Moore, Corey Noll, Max Parrish, Maggie-Sinclair Ruisi, Hannah Huntly Ruisi and Scott Updike. Second Honors: Van DeBergh, Robb DeBergh, Chris Carrier, Jamie Harris, Alex Kelly, Ned Parrish, Kate Updike and Mary Beth Williams. WARRENTON ANTIQUE SHOW “^ARMORY Feb. 24,25,26,1995 692 Waterloo Road Across from Fauquier H SAdmission $Z50 (S2.CX9 wiLh this ad) Fri. Feb. 24 ■ 10 am to 7 pm SaL, Feb 25 • 10am to 7 pm Sun., Feb 26 - 10am to 5pm thought out.” Ed Barton said, “I think it looks most attractive. It would be an asset to the town.” The application passed unanimously. The board also discussed the displaying of signs for various companies working on the Mary Ann Kuhn house. The Maples, which she purchased from Carol and Newbill Miller. Mrs. Kuhn plans to have a bed and breakfast there. Mrs. Kuhn wants to put up signs for companies doing alterations, renovations and remodeling temporarily while work is going on in her house. She presently has a sign by her driveway for the chimney work being done on her house. Mrs. Kevis said that she didn’t have a problem with one person putting a sign up. Mr. Barton ’ responded that he felt they couldn’t give permission for one company to put up their sign and not others. The board members also questioned whether it was within their purview to even consider the signs, and whether it would be okay if they were up only temporarily. They decided to pass the matter on to the Town Council. LOST In the vicinity of Flint Hill A MAN’S WALLET If you find please return to Post Office or one of the stores, would like to have pictures of my son and wife who have passed away. — Robert Clatterbuck . . v NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on March 8, 1995 at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereater as the matters can be heard, the Town Council of the Town of Washington will hold Public Hearings on the following matters: 1. The consideration of the adoption of the 1995 Bank Franchise Tax Ordinance (effective July 1, 1995). A copy of the draft Bank Franchise Tax Ordinance will be available for inspection by the public at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, and the County Administrator's Office, both located on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia, during normal business hours, and at the Town Hall Office in Washington, Virginia, between 9:00 A M. and 1:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. 2. The consideration of an "Ordinance Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance, Sale, and Award of a S75,000.00 General Obligation Bond, Scries 1995, of the Town of Washington, Virginia," by which the Town of Washington, Virginia would be authorized to issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, which Bonds would be purchased by the United States of America. The proceeds from the sale of said Bonds would be used to finance the Water Works Improvement Project for the Town of Washington, Virginia. A copy of the Draft Bond Ordinance will be available for inspection by the public at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, and the County Administrator's Office, both located on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia, during normal business hours, and at the Town Hall Office in Washington, Virginia, between 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. 3. Consideration of a Water System Grant Agreement with the Farmers Home Administration, or its successor, in which the Town of Washington would receive a grant of $75,000.00, to be used in the completion of its Water Works Improvement Project, in conjunction with $75,000.00 raised by the sale of Municipal Bonds. A copy of the Water System Grant Agreement will be available for inspection by the public at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, and the County Administrator's Office, both located on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia, during normal business hours, and at the Town Hall Office in Washington, Virginia, between 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Anyone wishing to make their views known on the three items listed above are invited to attend the Public Hearing and address the Town Council. Respectfully submitted by FRANKLIN B. REYNOLDS, JR. Attorney for the Town of Washington, Virginia Community Calendar Saturday February 25 • RAA Baseball Sign up, at Stuart Field - 9a.m.-lp.m. • RAA Baseball Sign up, at County Library - 10a.m.-lp.m. • Community Hike up Big Devil’s Stairs - 10a.m.-4p.m. (675-1879) • Ham and Turkey Dinner at Flint Hill Fire Hall - 4:30-7:30p.m. (675-3389) • “A Night at the Operetta,” at The Theatre - 8p.m. (675-1253) Friday March 3 • RAAC Chili Party, fundraiser for July 4, at the Clopton House • “Out of Ireland,” RAAC movie at The Theatre - 8p.m. (675-3193) Saturday March 4 • Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point Races Sunday March 5 • The Cristofori Trio, complete Mozart Piano trios. Part Two, at the Theatre - 3p.m. pre-concert talk, 3:30p.m. concert (675-1253) Friday March TO • James Reston Jr., author of Galileo, at the Library - 8p.m. (675-3780) Friday March 17 • “In The Name Of The Father” RAAC movie at The Theatre - 8p m (675-3193) Saturday March 18 • The Smithson String Quartet, music by de Momigny, Mozart and Haydn, at The Theatre - concert 3:30p.m„ pr^-conceft talk at 3p.m. (675-1253) Sharon Wyrrick Joins Fauquier Free Clinic Rappahannock resident Sharon Wyrrick has taken over as executive director of the Fauquier Free Clinic. She started Feb. 1. Ms. Wyrrick follows Linda Coit, also of the county, who headed the organization from its founding in 1993 until Feb. 1. The mission of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc. is to increase access to health care for those in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties who do not qualify for government assistance but cannot afford private health care or insurance. Except for two part-time employees, Ms. Wyrrick and clinical coordinator, nurse Ruby Pride, the clinic is staffed by volunteers. This includes doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in the community as well as other community members. Ms. Wyrrick brings a wealth of administrative experience from her work in the arts and community organizations. “I look forward to applying my skills and creativity to this most worthwhile of community service organizations,” she said. “I want to acknowledge my predecessor, Linda Coit, for nurturing this organization into a fully functioning health clinic. 1 have big shoes to fill.” For more information about the Fauquier Free Clinic call (703) 3470394. Pat Shotton Tax Accountant Income Tax Preparation Reasonable Rates (703)675-3442 Washington, Virginia POINT-TO-POINT Thornton Hill Farm Route 522, Sperryville Saturday, March 4, 1995 Hunter Pace Event 9:30 a.m. First Race 12:00 Noon 9 RACES PLUS HOUND RACE Reserve Parking Available FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Oliver Brown 703-547-2810 (evenings) Janet O’Keefe 703-825-1111 (days)

JXappafjannocfe Jtetos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher JOHN T. TOLER Executive Vice President BARBARA C. WAYLAND General Manager LOU HATTER Executive Editor SHARON KILPATRICK Editor ANN BROWN Account Executive tINUY MAHAN, Staff Writer and Photographer To Subscribe Phone (703) 347-4222 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 3 months, 50 cents — 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 The Audit Bureau WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1995 Editorial School Budget The budget proposal that Superintendent David Gangel put before the School Board last week certainly presents a variety of challenges. It is not likely that a budget calling for more than an 11 cent increase in the real estate tax rate can survive in the current political climate with local elections on tap for the fall. Citizens need to have their say on which of the initiatives in the budget get funding. As is always the case most of the budget goes into salaries. Included in the full budget will be funds for a 5 percent raise to the teachers' salary' scale. Also included are salary scales for administrators. At the request of parents the budget includes funds for school assemblies, a coordinator of volunteers and three aides to ride the buses. Three positions would become full time that are not now part time, the aide in the high school library, the art teacher and the school psychologist. Three additional positions are included: a school nurse to serve both schools, another high school teacher to pick up increased enrollment in Spanish and eighth grade science, and a computer coordinator-grant writer. Dr. Gangel noted that the grant writer could pay for the position in grants received and also that there is a current grant proposal that would cover this salary. Many of the additional expenditures are required. Except for the new salary scales for administrators, one has to corpe fairly far down the list of priorities before hitting proposals that are not commitments already made, such as increasing the percentage of health insurance covered. The only big ticket item that is really open for debate will be the increase to the teachers’ salary scale. For beginning teachers, the scale this year at $22,611 is better than Culpeper, Page, Fauquier and Warren counties and behind Madison. Several of those counties are further along on their school budget process than Rappahannock. They seem headed for significant increases in teachers’ salaries. 1 he salary at the top of the scale with 29 or more years of experience at $34,752 is lower than Culpeper, Fauquier and Warren counties and better than Madison and Page. Each 1 percent increase in the teacher’s salary scale adds about $29,000 to the cost of education. Dr. Gangel and the School Board need to know what the patrons of the schools want. The budget will be formally presented March 7. The public will have an official opportunity to respond at the regular meeting March 14. Of course anyone can contact their School Board representative and ask questions or express an opinion at any time. yv ^BUDGET/ BUDGET/ budget. Put your MOUTH where you want the MONEY! \ r* / Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan One of Bill and Linda Dietel’s ewes had quintuplets last weekend at Over Jordan Farm in Flint Hill. Letters to the Editor Science Fair Helpers Thanked To the Editor: On behalf of the science students and teachers of Rappahannock I wish to thank the community for providing tremendous support to the Rappahannock Science Fair. Deserving particular thanks are the people who gave time on two days to serve as judges. Our judges were Sean Kilpatrick, Robert Darby, Sid Gottlieb. Lynn Beahm, Bruce Sloane, Cady Soukup, Gill Webb, Charlotte Nichols, Paul Nichols, Holly Pendleton, John McCarthy, Jay Monroe, Maggie Rogers and Rosa Crocker. Mrs. Rogers contributed in countless ways, as she has for several years, including coordination of the PTO participation and helping hundreds of students set up their projects. Jim Roszak again organized all the activities of the Elementary School. Dr. Kathy Kreyiing and Dr. Sid Gottlieb worked with the senior Division students early on to satisfy the International Fair safety requirements. Blueridge Technologies donated financial support to the Regional Fair and provided several judges to the local air. The RCES ParentTeacher Organization, the Gifted and Talented program and the RCHS science department support the Rappahannock Science Fair financially- lyThe RCHS Physics students put in a full day: first they judged lower elementary projects, then they presented science demonstrations to many classes, and finally they cleared up the fair site. Administrators and teachers from both schools contributed in other ways too numerous to mention. The faculty and student body of RCES were gracious hosts. Thanks to all! BRION PATTERSON RCHS Science Teacher E-911 Service Marvelous To the Editor: The county’s letter assigning a 911 address is a new addition to our refrigerator’s collection of important notices. When this arrived, 1 recall my amazement upon reading the last paragraph: “We regret any inconvenience this may cause you. This is a worthwhile project...” For us, these words recently proved both an unnecessary apology and an incredible understatement. We have our office in our home, and 1 was working there one very cold Sunday night when by husband ducked his head in and casually, calmly report a chimney fire in progress. When a chemical additive failed to slow the display of flames shooting above our roof, I shut down the computer and dialed 911 as my husband transferred our two sleeping children from warm beds to a cold car. My brain said our problem would soon be solved, but I couldn't escape contemplating all we stood to lose if the fire were to take hold. While reassuring wide-eyed shivering kids, and rushing to retrieve a favorite stuffed animal and blankets, I also thought about how very far it is from inconvenient to have an effective 911 system. But 1 had less than ten minutes to reflect before the sweet sound of sirens flew down the mountainside form the direction of Chester Gap. As I made a clumsy run down our icy drive to show the trucks our turn 1 was grateful to discover that a faithful neighbor, Garfield Burke, had, as on many other occasions through the years, plowed the steepest part of our lane. If not, I’d surely have ended up with bruises at least, and the many vehicles that ultimately arrived would have needed more than one running start up our hill. We were lucky. Our fire was readily contained. Chris Salmon and his staff had enacted a 91 1 system that worked like a charm. Our children had been thoroughly prepared by their schools (CCLC and RCES) for the experience of an emergency. And, of course, the Chester Gap V.F.D. was magnificent. (I’m sure any of the other possible responding companies would have been the same). They were quick to arrive, reassuring and thorough. In the end even though some dozen people (including one mother of a kindergarten classmate of our daughter) went in and out, and up and down this house, almost no signs remained of the many unglamorous jobs these patient folks performed: put out the blaze, check the chimney on all floors, clean the chimney and stove top to bottom, draw out all smoke with an exhaust fan, and so on. Just as the fire department was finishing, other neighbors, Lesley and David Arnold, arrived having heard our commotion. They could have chosen to stay warm and safe, but, like the fire department, came ready to help if needed. We are grateful our emergency was minor, but the experience of needing and receiving help under potentially dangerous conditions was overwhelming. It is unforgettable and uplifting to find your community coming to your aid. Many thanks to all of you who played a part in helping us. , ROSA CROCKER, JAY, FRANCES and OWEN MONROE Flint Hill Special Ed Needs Fund Source To the Editor: Over the past few months you have printed many article and letters in regards to various aspects of our local school system. Opinions have varied, but over all there appears to be agreement that we want the best system possible for al the students in the county. One issue that has cause a lot of concern is how the Special Education area is being handled. We should all be aware that every child in this country is now guaranteed a public education regardless of their physical or mental capabilities. 1 would hope that we all agree this is as it should be, all children should be given an opportunity to maximize their abilities to the highest attainable level. Part of the goal in the special education area is providing a feeling of self worth and the skills to better provide for themselves as adults. Money spent at this level should decrease the need for Social Services at a later date. , We should also be aware that funding of this guarantee has been placed on the shoulders of the already financially burdened local school systems. Combine this with the fact that advances in medical science will undoubtedly increase the numbers of children who will enter the system under the Special Education category, and we can see that funding is, and has already become, an issue that must be dealt with. The present funding formula for Virginia is not designed to deal with this issue and probably never could be. Because the needs of each Special Education student can vary from no impact on the system to $10,000 or more per year, it is impossible to develop an annual budget that can deal with these funding demands. We do not want to create a situation where we must take money away from one group of students in order to meet the demands of another group. So what do we do? The program is needed, but present funding is and will remain inadequate. Local funding is limited and has been shown to be a poor method for funding education. So we must look to the state. Virginia legislators must take a hard look at this situation and then put together a funding program, perhaps financed by a small increase in the sales tax or a percentage of the lottery profits, that would provide a pool which localities could draw from to meet the additional demand on their budgets for unanticipated or extraordinary Special Education needs. If this is not done, smaller systems such as Rappahannock could face financial ruin. This is the year we elect our state legislators. Special Education and its funding solution would be a meaningful issue to present to those who are seeking an office. Public education is one of the most important functions our society provides for itself, and we must do all we can to insure it is provided at the highest level for all those who are eligible. Our future depends on it. RONMAKELA Amissville Dems 'Playbook' Revealed By DELEGATE JAY KATZEN R-3lsl District Readers know of my disappointment over the majority party’s refusal to consider openly and seriously any of Governor Allen’s main proposals this session. The reason behind this refusal became manifestly clear this week with the revelation of a Democrat strategy plotted before the session by the Alexandria consultant firm of Cooper & Secrest. A pre-cooked Democrat “Playbook” (it was called just that) called for feigned objectivity, orchestration of group protests at supposedly open public meeting and, at all costs — defense of the status quo. Discussion of the “Playbook” and its Feb. 7 update for “Democratic Planners,” vetted publicly by Del. John Watkins (R-65th District), dominated this week’s floor debate. We all lose when such a cynical approach is taken. While the Majority Leader was described in the Richmond press earlier in the session as a “conqueror,” what truly w'as conquered — as I told a visiting seventh-grader from Coleman Elementary — was our confidence in the process. Illustrative was this week’s adoption, on party lines, of welfare legislation unacceptable to me, to Governor Allen, and to Virginians who seek genuine reform and statewide imple mentation. Bi-partisan preparation notwithstanding, and absent indications of opposition during the planning process, the General Assembly majority dutifully followed “Play #6” from their consultants’ Playbook, and supported a “slightly revised version of the already-passed Beyer plan,” thereby continuing a calculated, predetermined strategy of obstructionism. Still before Us this week, in addition to ongoing budget meetings, are bills regarding bonds for prison construction and the issuance of concealed weapons permits. Judge Shore Robertson is a candidate to serve on the Virginia Court of Appeals. I look forward greatly to endorsing him before the Courts of Justice Committees this week. 1 was pleased to learn from Transportation Secretary Martinez of the Airport Remote Radio Access System which will serve as a Commonwealth pilot project at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. The session ends this coming Saturday, and 1 will welcome returning to the District. As soon as it is compiled by Legislative Services,a complete record of my voting will be available at our public libraries and at my office. Again, thank you for your suggestions, your support, and your prayers over the past six weeks.

Photo Courtesy of Helen Smith Hallee Morgan entered the Hippology Contest. 4-H Club Has Fun at Fairfax County Hippology Contest By ASHLEY CORBIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Tally Ho 4-11 Club traveled to Northern Virginia for the Fairfax County Hippology Contest on Friday, Feb. 17. Hippology is a knowledge-based written test that covers breeds, conformation and general knowledge about horses. The members who attended were Joy Best, Ashley Corbin, Halle Morgan, Shannon Mullen and Stacey Woodward; Everyone had fun and learned a lot. It was a great outing and nice to see 4-H’ers front other horse clubs. Stopping at McDonalds on the way home was a great ending for the evening. We would like to thank Heather Marsh from Mountain Spring Stable tor driving, and Diana. Corbin and Ingrid de Wit for chaperoning. The Tally Ho 4-H Club meets the second Saturday of each month and welcomes new members. Please call the 4-H office if you are interested at 675-3619. Owning a horse is not necessary for membership. Crop Insurance Required By KENNER LOVE F.xltnsion Agent, A NR The Rappahannock County Consolidated Farm Service Agency fASCS) and the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service will hold an informational meeting on Federal Crop Insurance, (CAT coverage), and the EPA’s Worker Protection Standard from 2-4 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 24, at the Rappahannock Extension Office. Bob Williarpson, Acting County Executive Director for Rappahannock and Culpeper counties, will address the new federal crop insurance requirements for participants of USDA programs such as disaster relief, crop set aside and loans. The cost is minimal and insurance must be purchased for each insurable crop grown. In addition, the F.PA’s Worker Protection Standards are now in effect and a brief discussion of how to comply withc«kffi$y standards will be New Pay Scales Contemplated For All School Administrators New pay scales for administrators will be included in the upcoming school system budget. Superintendent David Gangel said the salaries of school administrators are below pay in most surrounding areas. He noted the county has a difficult time recruiting people for these positions. The new pay scales will be based on the teacher’s salary scale computed on the basis of a 12-month rather than 10-month contract with a supplement for “additional responsibility.” For school principals that amounts to an additional SI 3,083, which brings the top of the principal’s scale to S57,003, the current state average for building principals. For assistant principals the “responsibility” addition is 58,000, for the director of pupil personnel it is $4,700, and for the learning environment coordinator an additional $2,000. The assistant superintendent’s position adds $15,000 to the teachers’ salary scale. Dr. Gangel said he plans to implement this pay scale by placing the administrators on the scale where their salaries now put them and move them up two steps each year. For the first year this will mean an additional $11,000, he added. When Dr. Gangel introduced these pay scales to the School Board last week. Chairman Beverly Massie said it is also important not to raise administrative salaries so much that gifted teachers are tempted toleave the classroom for the money. addressed. The worker protection standards require that farmers and farm workers are safeguarded against pesticide exposure. f-— Lottery No Longer 'Low Key' Matter By JOHN GOOLRICK Back in the days Delegate Billy O’Brien was practically a lone voice in the General Assembly calling for a state-sponsored lottery he and I used to talk about the subject a lot. As O'Brien saw it the lottery was “an involuntary tax” that could give even the poorest Virginians a shot at becoming millionaires and whose proceeds could be earmarked for such Opinion worthwhile things as student loans, helping the elderly and health care. The way he envisioned it the lottery would be a low key affair that could be played for a few dollars a week. So that people wouldn’t be enticed to gamble, any advertising that might offer such enticement would be prohibited. 1 favored the lottery since I played it frequently in Mary land. And yet I remember several hearings when prominent economic experts warned that the experience of states with lotteries .clearly demonstrated that while it might start in a low key manner, it would inevitably be expanded and relentlessly promoted. I thought of such warnings the other day when 1 read that the Virginia Lottery Commission had authorized midday Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings in ‘additions to the ones it has late at night. It probably got that idea from that paragon of virtuous government, Washington, D.C., which has had twice a day drawings for several years. When the Virginia lottery started, the initial offerings were so-called instant tickets. They are still offered but provide a relatively small part of the lottery earnings. The first on-line game was Lotto, a pick 6 game whose top prizes range anywhere form SI million to more than $20 million. Lotto is drawn every Wednesday and Saturday night. Pick 3 and Pick 4 are presently drawn six nights a week, but now that number will increase to a dozen times weekly. Not only that but the Lottery Department has been rather blatant in its disregard for the restraint supposedly put on advertising. Just as the experts warned, after the novelty of a lottery wears off its continued success must depend on hard-sell advertising that seeks to persuade people to play it. For instance, when Lotto first started with million dollar jackpots, people played in droves. At least they did until they realized if they hit only for a million they would get it in installments of S50.000 over 20 years even then about S 17,000 in federal and state taxes would be deducted from each installment. This caused many people to decide to play Lotto only when the jackpot exceeded a certain level such as S3.5 or $5 million. 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Cash 5 should be more appropriately named Cash Cow Since many nights there are only one or two $100,000 winners and sometimes none and, unlike Lotto, the jackpot doesn’t build up. We never read, however, about lottery losers, only the winners. For a buck or two, you can invest in a dream of sudden wealth and the lure is often irresistible. I don't know where the hundreds of million of dollars earned by the lottery have gone. Mavbe into prisons, maybe into new state office buildings, but the funds have never been specifically earmarked as O'Brien intended. Don’t get me wrong, I play the lottery but the escalation has caused me to change my strategy. I used to play favorite numbers, but the problem with that is you feel guilty if you miss a day of playing. So now 1 play computer picks and ignore Pick 3 and Pick 4 altogether. If someone played just a buck on every Virginia lottery game (excluding instant games) it will now cost S30 a week or approximately 51,560 a year. 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► Court From Page A-l the court order. He said, “I impose four months of the six months sentence. This is to be served." Ms. Callaway immediately asked the court to consider her defendant for the CDI program. Mr. Luke objected, and Judge Brown denied the motion. Mr. Baldwin is now serving time in the Rappahannock County Jail, but is in the work release program, which was approved by Sheriff John H. Woodward and Commonwealth's Attorney Peter Luke. Mr. Baldwin is let out of jail only to got to work, and spends his nights and weekends in the jail. Regarding a felony charge of possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon against Susan Eaton Warren, 48, of Sperry ville, Mr. Luke decided to nolle prosequi the charge, which is a formal entry on the record that the Commonwealth will no longer prosecute the case. Mr. Luke said that the matter is the subject of an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Rodney Edwin Cook, 34, of Flint Hill, petitioned the court for restoration of a restricted Virginia driver’s license, which was taken from him in July, 1990 when he was declared an habitual offender. After three years without a driver’s license, an habitual offender has the right to ask to have it restored. Mr. Cook said that he has had no traffic violations or other problems since 1990, and that he has seen a counselor at Family Guidance Services for alcohol and drug abuse problems. According to his and his mother’s testimony, he now drinks no more than a few beers a week and is drug-free. His mother, who he lives with, said that he usually works seven days a week. Mr. Cook’s attorney, Frank Reynolds, said, “I think what we have here is a young man who has learned and has had no problems since he was declared an habitual offender. I think he has shown that he should have a restricted driver’s license for driving back and forth to work.” Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke said that he believed Mr. Cook had shown that he was entitled to a restricted license, and Judge Brown granted the license, telling Mr. Cook that the license was only /or travel to and from his place of employment by the most direct route. He said, “I hope you make it. 1 am betting on you.” In court last Thursday, Michael W. Wharton, Jr., 23, of Washington, pled guilty to an amended charge of assault and battery. He was originally indicted on a charge of malicious wounding in an incident which occurred at Hillsdale Grocery involving Mr. Wharton and David Lee Smoot last August. Mr. Wharton’s six month sentence was suspended, and he will be on 12 months’ unsupervised probation. Charles C. Boykin, Jr., 32, of Amissville, will be tried without a jury on April 6. 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RICK HUNT 1 (703) 1 347-1234 LINCOLN • MERCURY WARRENTON, VA 868-4660 ► Assembly From Page A-l ened to veto the measure unless Democrats agree to negotiate for genuine reform. “When the bill arrives on my desk,” he said, “I intend to veto it unless there has been some evidence of openness to good faith negotiation and genuine reform on the part of the heretofore intransigent majority.” Lt. Gov. Donald S. Beyer Jr., however, responded arguing that this bill calls for genuine reform. “The welfare reform law we are about to send to the governor,” he said, “meets the most important test in this long debate: effectiveness. It will actually more people off of welfare and into jobs.” Gov. Allen must sign or veto the bill within seven days after it reaches his desk, but changes can be made before the General Assembly adjourns Feb. 25. i he governor ana Democrats Monday sat down to search for possible compromises concerning welfare reform. After emerging from behind closed doors. Gov. Allen threatened once again to veto the legislation. But Lt. Gov. Beyer, who led the Democratic representation to the governor’s meeting, said he thinks the two groups are closer to a compromise and in more agreement than others speculate. Attorney General James S. Gilmore III has been achieving some success with his legislative agenda. The Courts of Justice Committee approved a measure that would broaden the authority of grand juries that can be assembled to investigate crimes that cross local boundaries. The bill, sought by Attorney General Gilmore, would allow multijurisdictional grand juries to investigate any alleged felony crime instead of only drug-related crimes. Mr. Gilmore’s proposal to'amend the state constitution for victims rights unanimously passed the Senate on Monday. The amendment would grant crime victims the right to address the circuit court during sentencing, to be advised when the offender is released and to confer with the prosecutor. This proposal will have to be passed again by next year’s General Assembly and then be approved in a statewide referendum. Mr. Gilmore is planning to conduct a series of forums on college campuses to address the sexual assault issue. The forums will explore solutions to this serious problem. “Protecting women from sexual assault on Virginia’s college campuses is a serious problem that demands serious solutions,” Mr. Gilmore said. “I want to use these public forums to talk oneon-one with the students and inform them of their legal rights and hear firsthand what their concerns are.” FAUQUIER < LIVESTOCK [ lLL INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 111 Tubs., 1:30 pan. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the?* Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Grafted Feeder Cattle Sale Consignments Welcome. For Further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55 If Wedding Bells are in your future... you won't want to miss: i 1995 BRIDAL SHOWCASE Sunday, February 26, 199.5 Noon until 4:00 p in. at the beautiful RAMADA INN CARRADOC HALL Leesburg, Virginia Dozens of exciting displays, workshops, seminars & fashions. Everything you'll need to plan the perfect wedding, reception & honeymoon! • Free admission! • Thousands of dollars in gifts & prizes! • Grand Prize Honeymoon drawing! Presented by WAGE Radio (703) 777-1200 J Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Sharon Kilpatrick Caleb Proper won Best Project in the Show, Junior Division, and Jim Clark won in the Senior Division. ► Fair From Page A-l “Molds,” Jennifer Waters won third place for “Germination of plants,” and Betsy Welk won honorable mention for “Plants.” In Chemistry I Marshall Gangel won first place for “Cake compound,” Ryland Pace won second place for “Dentistry,” Whitney Keys won their place for “Detergents,” and Bethj Yowell won honorable mention for “Which detergent is better?” In Chemistry II Jesse Smith won first place for “Which bums faster?” Candice Dennis won second for “Crayons exposed to light,” John Ferdetta won third for “Cleaning products,” and Samantha Breeden won honorable mention for “Carpet padding and drying.” In Electricity Lainie Morgan won first place for “Camera optics,” Steven Clark won second for “Hydroelectric versus turbine,” Joey Joback won third for “Battery testing,” and Marc Russell won honorable mention for “Comparing batteries.” In Environmental and Behavioral Sciences Caleb Proper won first for “What is the average frost and dew?” Chris Antony won second for “Greenhouse temperatures, fan Blubaugh won third for “Stockmarket,” and Summer Alexander won an honorable mention for “Pollution.” j In Physics Meghan Fairbrother won first place for “Ski wax,” Brady Wolfe won second for “Light bulb efficiency,” Matt Wolfe won third for “Heat,” Frank Paratore won an honorable mention for “Skate wheels,” and Berkeley Hobson won another honorable mention for “Viscosity.” In the Senior Division in Behavioral Science Mike Wolfe won first place for “Computer comfort,” Mark Jenkins won second for “Gender and grades,” and Holly Gangel won third for “Color and Advertising.” In Botany Michael Whorton on first place for “Temperature and germination,” Janie Wines won second for “Hydroponics — water or soil,” and Brian Williams won third for' “Moldy bread.” In Engineering Jim Clark won first place for “Computer problem solving,” Tano Gomez won second for his “Home constructed go-cart,” and Robbie Beach won third for “Rockets.” In Materials Science Jon Heddleston won first place for “The testing of rubber,” Tim Webb won second for “Oil viscosity and temperature,” and Eric Smith won third for “Artificial turf.” In Independent Investigation Nathan Flinchum won first for “The naked tooth,” Daniel Dodson won second for “Chickens,” and Josh Waddell won third for “Weather.” All first and second place winners will advance to the regional Science Fair at Piedmont Community College near Charlottesville March 15. ► Fire From Page A-l department and headed to the fire to offer help. Dale and Debbie Welch were called. Along with Abigail Gille, Mrs. Welch ran Sandy Hook Stables, Inc., and rented the barn from the Semrnes family to board horses for other clients. Horse veterinarians Steve White and Todd Burdick came. Sherry Hamill-Huff, a member of the Flint Hill Fire and Rescue team, drove to the bam, having missed the truck. Dr. Werner Krebser saw the fire from his house and notified neighbor Gus Forbush, who got on his horse to help round up the runaways. Because of the snow on the ground, it was easier to find them by following their tracks. Ms. Bennett said that by 11 a.m. all of the horses were returned to the farm. The bam, however, was burned completely to the ground. The owners of the farm, Dudley and David Semmes, were not there the night of the fire. They had horses in another barn on the property, and those horses were unharmed. All of the horses involved in the fire were boarded at that barn. Ms. Bennett said that the exact cause of the fire is unknown, but that it was electrical, and arson has been ruled out. She said it may have started in the tack room, which was located in the center of the barn. She hopes that this incident will make more people realize that it would be a good idea to have smoke detectors installed in their horse barns and have them w ired to their house. Ms. Bennett said that even though she had training for what to do for horses in case of a fire, “You can never be prepared for something like this.” ► Playbook From Page A-l Democrats countered the Republican outrage as a fourth-quarter attempt to breathe life into Gov. Allen’s failed agenda. “1 am surprised and shocked that this would be copied and mailed to me,” Del. Abbitt said. “Maybe it’s wrong, but we all hire pollsters.” Sen. Richard L. Saslaw, DFairfax, said the Republican response to the memorandum is merely political jockeying. “There’s nothing sinister in this,” Sen. Saslaw said. “This is nothing more than a long...series of speeches from the Grand Old Party.” Alan Secrest, author of the infa mous memo, said the memo contains little worth reporting. As the largest Democratic polling firm in Virginia, he said his firm would not resort to tactics inconsistent with the industry. “It’s another pathetic attempt of Republicans to muddy the waters,” Mr. Secrest said. “They have utterly failed.” House majority leader C. Richard Cranwell, D-Roanoke, said the Republicans were involved in similar engagements. He said he understood Republicans spent $250,000 to promote their Contract with Virginia. Ken Stroupe, press secretary for Allen, said the memo revealed the Democratic leaders who were pulling the strings. “I think they looked like puppets,” Mr. Stroupe said of the majority party. “I don’t even know if every member of the Democratic Party knew they were being manipulated.” Jr. Tennis Players Competing The Rappahannock Tennis Team, coached by Jean I.illard, played seven doubles matches at the Culpeper Tennis Center on Feb. 12. The number one team was made up of sisters Cari and Kiersten Kerr. They won their match in a tie breaker, 7-2. Mrs. Lillard said they played excellent tennis. Rob Reeve and Willie Eastham played a catch-up match and came back to win in a tie breaker, 7-4. » Alex Baumgardner and Griffin Ward won their match 10-5,,and Austin Bouffard and Chris Turner creamed their opponents, 10-0. Left-handed players Adam Bouffard and Chris Kerr fought hard, but lost their match 5-10. Leslie Norman and Meredith Shannon also had a close match but lost 5-10. Shannon Eastham and Michele Collins lost their match 1-10. The next match will be held against Chestnut Forks in Warrenton this Sunday. For more information, call Jean Lillard at 675-7171.

• Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News Countryside Real Estate Classifieds B WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,1995 Hillsdale Country Store Land Has Varied Past By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The land where Hillsdale Country Store sits on U.S. 211 east of Washington has quite a history. The grocery was built as a one room store in 1929 by M.C. Corder. Everett Estes* remembers his grandfather’s store well, back when people were mostly self-sufficient, and bartered eggs, homemade butter, chickens, or other goods at the grocery store for staples like sugar and coffee. “This guy named Henry Williams would come over the mountain on his horse to trade his eggs,” said Mr. Estes. If purchased instead of bartered, Carger coffee was 15 cents a pound (“not 13 oz., like today,” said Mr. Estes); sugar was 5 cents a pound; Coca-Cola 3 cents a bottle; cigarettes 10 cents a pack, and 5 cents for Bull Durham or Golden Grain tobacco. Ice was packed in straw and kept in a deep pit. Back then the store was part of Hillsdale Farm, which included a house and the property where the Bennett-Butler car lot now stands. The Hillsdale Drive-In Theatre stood on the land prior to the car lot. “It opened in the spring of 1958,” said Mr. Estes. He ran the movie projector and it cost $1 a carload to get in. He said that sometimes it looked like there might be 20 people in a car. They sold hot dogs, popcorn, candy, potato chips, and other goodies. Greg Clark said he used to get some great brownies there. It was quite a popular spot until it closed in 1973. Mr. Estes’ mother, Bertha Armel, inherited the store in the 1940’s. She sold it in the 60’s to Warren and Lois Settle. Other owners have been Eddie Sutphin and Jimmy Bennett. The present owners, Rose and Jerry Foster, leased the store for a couple of years from Mr. Bennett and owned it along with Phil and Tradue Smith for two years. The Fosters have been sole owners for about nine years. A major renovation was done on the store three years ago, which added a lot of space and a walk-in cooler. There is also a large area for preparing breakfast and lunch items. Mrs. Foster opens the store at 4 a.m., and said her earliest customer usually gets there around 4:30. She serves up sausage and egg, bacon and egg, and sausage gravy biscuits. “Whatever they want, we’ll fix it, even pancakes,” she said. “In the summer, we cook 12 to 15 dozen eggs a day. One morning 1 fried up 17 pounds of bacon,” she added. Lunchtime is also very busy. Employees at Hillsdale make their own chicken salad, egg salad, cole slaw, and tuna salad. All kinds of sandwiches are available, and a hot meal is offered daily. Last Monday the hot lunch consisted of a roast beef sandwich and mashed potatoes with gravy for $2.89. It looked like enough to fill up just about anybody. Other lunches have included beans and combread, pork loin sandwiches, veal steak with fries, homemade vegetable soup and potato soup. Hillsdale is also one of two stores in the county which sells both lottery and lotto tickets. Their biggest winner for lotto was $2,400, but their biggest scratch ticket winner was for $15,000. Mrs. Foster said that they gave away about $40,000 during the first year from scratch tickets. With eight employees, full-time and part-time, plus the owners, Hillsdale probably employs more than Hillsdale Grocery today looks dramatically different from the way it looked in the 1940s when Bertha Armel, Everett Rappahannock News SiafT Photos/Cindy Mahan Estes’s mother and old cars were photographed in front of the store. Photo below courtesy of Rose Foster. any other general store in the county. Plenty of videos are for rent for $2.60 a night. Some of the titles^are Speed, The Piano, Lonesome Dove, Schindler’s List, Sleepless in Seattle, Benny and Joon, and Snow White. Displayed at the check-out counter are huge jars of Big Mama pickled sausage, pickled eggs and pickled pigs feet. Not far away are kerchiefs, gloves, Timex watches, and country ham biscuits. Hillsdale Grocery is open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Everett Estes, Ernest Lillard and Sammy Foster enjoy the hot lunch at Hillsdale. Reston Will Discuss Galileo By BOB SCOTT Rappahannock Ntwi Contributing Writer James Reston Jr. has given his readers a memorable experience. He has created a literacy Time Machine with which we can transport ourselves to what he describes as “The precise moment when modern history is bom.” The vehicle that returns us to the turbulent times of the Italian Renaissance is Reston’s newest biography entitled Galileo, A Life. Viewing Galileo’s life from the perspective of our high tech, space age culture impresses the reader with a real appreciation for the accuracy and completeness of the author’s research as well as taking one’s own imagination to new and higher dimensions. If you could have been a witness to Galileo’s shock and awesome wonder when he looked through the first perfected telescope and saw “mountains and craters" on the face of the moon might you have said to him, “In a few hundred years you’ll see a dozen young Americans bouncing areund up there in space suits." I James Reston Jr. is the author of nine acclaimed books, two plays artd numerous articles for national print media. He fcill be speaking to Rappahannock audiences for Friday Night at the Library at 8 p.m. on March 10. He will discuss the research and writing of Galileo, A Life, the forthcoming PBS Special on Galileo and some of his other interesting literacy subjects. James Reston Jr. was bom in New York City in 1941 and was educated at the University of North Carolina and Oxford University, majoring in Philosophy. Reston lives in Chevy Chase, Md. with his wife, Denise Leary, an attorney at National Public Radio. They have three children. Well acquainted with our part of Virginia he often visits his family home in nearby Hume. Reston’s previous books have spotlighted military or cult leaders, politicians, or sports figures. Science and its collision with theology in the early 17th Century is new literacy territory for him. On Oct. 31, 1992, more than 350 years after being accused, tried and condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for adhering to the Copernican model of the Universe, Galileo received an apology from the Vatican. The Papal statement spurred renewed interest in the controversy that has long surrounded the life and work of this brilliant mathematician, astronomer and inventer. After reading Reston’s fine book you can actually believe that you have met, known and truly learned to understand that complex and unique human being, Galileo Galilei. A quote form Galileo’s own son fondly memorializes his father: “He had a jovial face, especially in old age...His discourse was rich in sentences and serious in conception. In light conversations he had great wit and humor. He was easily moved to rage but more easily placated. His memory was exquisite...He found lies detestable, perhaps because, preoccupying himself with mathematical science, he knew' the beauty of truth.” You are invited to hear how James Reston Jr. learned so much about that famous life. There will be refreshments, as always, following the Q and A session, and there is no admission charge to the public.' Theatre To Provide Operetta This Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m., “A Night at the Operetta” takes place at the Theatre at Washington and with it comes some of the best loved and most popular music of the 19th and 20th centuries. Operetta brings to mind beautiful melodies, light-hearted romance, and happy endings. Above all, it conjures up the magic of Vienna at the turn of the century. “Gruss mir mein Wien” ("Say hello to Vienna for me”) is one of the selections to be heard form the music of Franz Lehar. Valentine’s month is well suited to the spirit of operetta which is reflected in the romantic song, "Dein 1st mein ganzes Herz” (“My Whole Heart is Yours”) by Franz von Suppe and is included in the Viennese music to be heard in the first half of the program. America has its own share of popular composers of operetta and their music will be heard after the intermission. Of the three American composers represented in the program. RAAC To Coordinate July 4 Celebration for Washington The Town Council of Washington has accepted the offer of The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community to coordinate the Fourth of July Celebration. The offer came after the Volunteer Fire Department, which has run the event for many years, turned to the Town Council for help in locating an organization willing to manage the traditional event. Charlie Tompkins, a Town Council member who was asked to investigate alternative organizations to coordinate the event, reported to the Council at its Jan. 11 meeting that RAAC enthusiastically offered its services. “I can’t think of an organization in this county that can do a better job,” Mr. Tompkins told the Council. “It has a loyal group of volunteers who have worked with the fire department in the past on some aspects of the celebration, and it certainly has the knowledge of and contacts with many local artists to ensure that the best of the community’s talents will be showcased,” he continued. Page Smith, president of RAAC, said that this task fell perfectly within RAAC’s charter. “Our mission statement calls on us to promote the arts and skills of this area, and because the fire department and other participating local organizations and charities will receive all the proceeds from the event, we are certainly serving the community as well. We look forward to an active role by all of our members, and we extend a very cordial invitation to all local artisans to participate,” Ms. Smith said. She continued, “We will be looking especially for Piedmont-area artists to join us, and envision a fair with art, music, food and fireworks.” only one. Cole Porter, was actually born in this country. Victor Herbert was born in Ireland, and Sigmund Romberg in Hungary, but both nourished in the American musical world during the early decades of this century. The program includes selections form Sigmund Romberg's “The Student Prince,” Victor Herbert's “Mademoiselle Modiste,” and Cole Porter's “Kiss Me Kate,” Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano, Charles Williams, tenor, and Betty Bullock, piano, perform the evening's selections. “With a voice whose pure beauty is one of Washington’s richest natural resources," according to Joseph McCellan of The Washington Post, Rosa Lamoreaux returns for her r fourth visit to the Theatre. Charles Williams made his Metropolitan Opera debut as Sportin'’s life in Porgv and Bess in 1985. He has garnered international acclaim since his opera debut at the Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy. Betty Bullock was the 1981 winner of the Franz Schubert Prize for accompanists and has held faculty positions at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and other colleges. Tickets for the concert on Saturday, Feb. 25, are SI3.50 with reservation or SI 5 at the door. Children are half price. For reservations or more information call 6751253. 1 Phoio courtesy ot Wendy Weinberg Betty Bullock, Charles Williams and Rosa Lamoreaux will provide “A Night at the Operetta” Saturday night.

Ruritan Club To Host Dinner, Dance Congratulations to Iva Lam, president of the Amissville Homemakers Club, upon her selection as the “Rappahannock County Homemaker of the Year." Her photo was in last week’s Rappahannock News. Amissville Ruritan Club president Bill Segrest would like to urge the community to support the Club bypurchasing tickets to the upcoming Dinner-Dance-Raffle to be held at Fauquier Spring Country Club on March 18. 'Tickets are SI 10 per couple, with a chance to win a S5.000 ^cash drawing. It is important to get as many signed up by March 1 as possible; limit is 1 50,. but they hope to have at least 110 by March 1. More tickets will be available after that date, but the push is on to get most sign up by March 1. Stop by Early’s Carpet for your ticket or see any Ruritan. For more details call 9374604, 937-4072 or 937-5739. The Ruritans received a By CATHY l.OL SMITH W-5024 Certificate of Appreciation from VDOT for four years of service in the Adopt-A-Highway program. Special thanks to all who have participated in this program. At the Ruritans’ monthly meeting last week, the program was presented by Laurie Marshall, former Artists in Residence at Rappahannock County Elementary School. Her program was funded by the Virginia Commission of the Arts, which receives funds from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), with matching funds from the Rappahannock County School Board. Her program was to show that the NEA funds are not wasted on obscene art that seems to get all the publicity, but much is spent on educational programs. Ms. Marshall discussed the “Web of Live” program. 1 spoke with her Monday morning and she said, “The goal of the Web of Life project was to make visible the complex system of life that children are born into so that they will strengthen it instead of destroying it.” She worked there last year and a couple of previous years. Next month’s Ruritan program will be a presentation by Dr. Snyder on his trip to Bosnia. The program should begin about 8:15 p.m. on March 16 at Bethel Baptist. Last Sign-up For R A A Little League Baseball is this Saturday, Feb. 25. Times are 9 to! at Stuart Field and 10 to 1 at Rappahannock County Library. For more details call Sandy at 347-4326. Girl Scout cookies will be sold at Hackley’s March 4. Thanks for leaving your news. Washington Residents Entertain, Visit Saturday guests of' Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Jeanetta Hawkins of Arlington and Mrs. Connie Snider and son, Blake of Ashbum. Roger Hawkins of Amissville was a Sunday overnight guest of his mother, Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Guests Monday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Dottie Burke of Annandale and grandson, Mathew McClellan of Manassas. Miss Cry stal Mills of Estes was a Friday overnight guest of Miss Amanda Brown. Miss Bobbie Jo Brown spent By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls. Samantha and Robert in Woodville. Happy birthday to Mrs. Merle Scoggin who will celebrate her day on Thursday, Feb. 23. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville and Mrs. Sarah Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo attended the Walt Disney movie, Heavy Weights at the Royal Cinemas Theater in Front Royal. Donald Kevser of Alexandria spent Saturday with Mrs. Annie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark in Lebanon Church. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs Troy Baker. Lesley and Raven and Mrs. Mary Kindall w'ere Crystal and Samantha Stuart. They are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Stuart of Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacy were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and daughter, Christy in Culpeper. Have a good week and please call 675-3608 when you have news for my column. The Rodgers Have Twins Henry and Lesa Rodgers of Sperryville are proud to announce the birth of twins, Emory Carlin and Karley Elesa of Eeb. 16 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Emory weighed five pounds and eight ounces and was 19 inches long. Karley weighed four pounds and 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Diane Agramonte of Waldorf,. Md., O.J Agramonte of Buffalo, New York and Carlin and Sally Rodgers of Amissville. Mrs. Daisy Good of Winchester and Mrs. Renee Agramonte of Miami, Fla. are the great-grandmothers. The twins have a sister, Tamra Agramonte, age six. Flint Hill Homes Welcome Guests Michael and Dayna Roy of Alexandria were Sunda> \ isitors of the latter's grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hiekerson. Johnny and Dee Vest and girls, Meredith and Leslie of Virginia Beach spent the weekend with relatives and friends in the area returning to their home on Monday. Ronnie Lillard of Opal was a Saturday v isitor of his mother, Mrs. Lthel Lillard. Sunday dinner guests were Bonnie Cameron, Carrie and Kayla of Front Royal. Visiting on Sunday was George Grimsley. By POLLY N.AYLOR 987-8136 Leslie and Meredith Vest of Virginia Beach were Sunday overnight guests of Nikki Calisto. Leslie Meredith and Nikki were Saturday overnight guests of Mrs. Christine Vest. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nickerson and Ray Nickerson were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hickerson and family in Winchester on Saturday. Sunday guests of Mrs. Alice Pullen were Alice Virginia Butler and Todd, David By waters and Mary Frances Bywaters and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pearson of Hume. Lois Duncan and Leon Lillard of Broad Run, Edith Lillard of Warrenton and Mr. Thomas Williams of Front Royal were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public to attend. Call me should you have news or community events for the column. Shaw Family Have Boy Matthew and Norma Jean Shaw, of Stephens City are pleased to announce the birth of a son. Ryan jmmnnnnnnmmnrrinr^ Patrick, on Feb. 9. Ryan was born at Winchester Medical Center and weighed seven yyrtnnnnrii'B b'b'b B~innnrfl~B'B mnmn pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins brother, Alexander, age four. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Thurman F. Whorton of Flint Hill. rTnrTTTrynmrrB~a~a~innr^~fl~ii~a-irinrini~t Maternal great-grandfather is Clarence Whorton of Washington, Virginia. Paternal grandparents are Donald and Linda Shaw of Albuquerque, New Mexico. TTftnnnnnnnrBTrgTririnriri'-)' > n k-h-k Brookside Restaruant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - 8:30p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8 p.m. 703-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 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 703-825-0937 Sperryville Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts. 211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 703-987-8235 (Faith... Not Fear It has been observed that “those who are afraid of the deep will not catch many fishes.” Grammar not withstanding, this axiom holds a solemn truth. We must deny impossibility. Faith, like love, is to some degree blind if it is true. It need not qualify. Faith, like God, simply is. Faith laughs at ic«ii aiiu lorge* aneau, entuuia^t-u uy uit itriaimy inai the will of God prevails. We read in Luke 1:37, “With God, nothing shall be impossible.” No mountain was ever conquered with fear as the guide. This Sabbath, visit God’s house. If this is a new experience, you can be confident that God is waiting to welcome you. With God as your friend and faith as your guide, fear fades into oblivion forever... and no mountain is ever too high. Sunday 2 Peter 1:1-15 Monday 2 Peter 1:16-21 Tuesday 2 Peter 3:1-18 Wednesday John 14:1-14 Thursday John 14:15-31 Friday John 15:1-17 Saturday Deuteronomy 7:1-11 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copy^nt 1995 Keister-Wriliams Newspaper Services. P 0 Bo* 8005 Charlottesville VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks - Seafood - Prime Rib Banquets - Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 703-825-1037 Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper 703/825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South - 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House 703-825-5888, Culpeper * ' w s £: Sf: ^ ^ %ss*w >>:j;X;X'X;;;:^;\v;<;Xy:;:v:-.::;: >.:.-.'-. : :-;-,...;.; v.:.:.;.:. . . . ... . ... . ..... . ... Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News am Church A Activities Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Saturday: Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Morning Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m. Evening Serv ice 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10a.m. Worship Serv ice 11 a.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 1 l a.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:3-0 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 1 1 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Pray er Service 7:30 p.m. Men's Prayer Serv ice 6 p.m. Sundav: Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Promise Land Baptist Rev. John R. Pendleton Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a m. New Hope Bible Church Pastor: Carl Mencfee Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Serv ice 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursdav: First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children's Choir 6:45 p.m. W.M.U. meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Intermin Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 1 1 a.m. Bible Studs 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector Masses: On Sunday at 10 a.m. On Weekdays i Mon.-Sat.) at 8:30 a.m. On Hols Days at 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Res. James A. Price Sundas: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Sunday: Thursday: Pastor: Res. Nancy B. White Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Adult C hoir 7:30 p.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday Feb. 26 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m.; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m.; and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. with communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist Intermin Pastor: Rev. David Small Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. . Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday : Holy F.uchrist 8 a.m. Family Servics 9:15 a m. MP II Holy Euchrist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill l.ighthouse Tabernacle are held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public.

Frazier Family Hosts Birthday Party Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier hosted a party Friday evening at their home on Route 615 in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Frazier’s son, Ray Whorton, Others in attendance were Mrs. Barbara Manuel, Mrs. Dora Clatterbuck and Ms. Lisa Green and daughter, Ashleigh, all of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whorton of Woodville, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons, Michael and Christopher, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin, Mike, Crystal and Jacob, all local and Mrs. Jack Robinson and son, Timothy of Rixeyville. Mrs. Atkins remained overnight with her brother and sister-in-law, the Fraziers. Mr. and Mrs. James Henshaw of Reva Way were recent guests of Mrs. George Walker and Mrs. Leon Martin in Richardsville. Congratulation go out to Amanda Sims, a sixth grader, Michael Cannon and Joseph Peregory, fourth graders, all of whom made the honor roll for By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 the third six week grading period at the Rappahannock High School where they are students. Mrs. Gale Halterman recently vis ited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham, Sr. in Jeffersonton. If there are any graduates of the Class of 1964 of Culpeper High School in our area please send your name and address to Edwyna Wingo, 12906 Mount Royal Lane, Fairfax, Va. 22933. A reunion is being planned for July 15. Miss Susan Butler of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Lee Butler and Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs were Monday breakfast guests of Mrs. George Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bennett and son of California are here visiting his mother, Mrs. Joyce Bennett and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Burke. Miss Robin Fillings, down Reva way, a student at Radford University has been named to the fall dean’s list and to obtain this a student must have a 3.4 grade point average. Lance Corporal, U.S. Marines, Joseph Keller, along with other marines has returned from a five month deployment around South American, in which they visited eight countries including Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Fxuador, Uruguay, Venezuela and Argentina. Keller is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Keller of O'Bannon Mill Road here in Boston. Christie Keys of Route 707 was among the Rappahannock High School students who were in Richmond last week for 4-H Ambassador Day meeting with delegate Jay Katzen. Cindy McCutchen down Castleton way was selected as Employee oT the Month for December by Reliable'Temporary Services in Culpeper where she is employed. Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Butler were Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Cooper in Leon. Sperryville Bridge Club Entertained The Sperryville Bridge Club was entertained Friday night at the home of Mrs. Celine Siira. Those playing in addition to Mrs. Siira were Mrs. Lucy Ann Maeyer, Mrs. Edna Metzinger, Mrs. Mary Q. Snead, Mrs. Lucia Kilby, Mrs. Helen Platt, Mrs. Peggy Pryde and Mrs. Dot Estes. Prizes were awarded to Ms. Maeyer, Mrs. Metzinger, Mrs. Snead and Mrs. Kilby. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko and Sara attended the play “Our Town” at Woodberry Forest on Friday night, the occasion being Mrs. Klatko’s birthday. We wish her a belated happy birthday. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Mrs. Pearl Dodson has returned home after being a patient at Warren Memorial Hospital for several day last week. Mr. A.L. Swindler of Hanover, Pa., Mr. J.E. Swindler and Mrs. Emma Swindler attend the funeral of Mrs. Ellen Rebecca Hammombs on Feb. 11. Burial was at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Mrs. Hammombs was the daughter of Sadie Swindler Rowe, formerly of Sperryville. The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a raffle to be drawn on Feb. 25. Tickets are $2 and are available through the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department membership and local businesses throughout Sperryville. The winning number will be taken from the night drawing of the Virginia Lottery Pick-3 on Feb. 25. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Lillie Corbin who will celebrate her special day on Thursday and also to my sister-in-law, Mrs. Sandra Jenkins who will celebrate hers on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Rappahannock Woman's Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the home of Mrs. Pat Giles in Washington. All members are urged to attend and reminded to bring their recipes for the new cookbook project. Have a great week. Woodville News Notes Weekend guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford were Mr. and Mrs. Don Cobb, Tim Cobb, Lisa Cobb and fiance Gary Newton, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and Katherine of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. James Sykes, Brad Sykes, Thomas and Michael Sykes, all of Culpeper. Charles and Pat Whorton were Front Royal Surgical Associates and Warren Memorial Hospital Announce the Opening of the General Surgery Practice of Paul L. LaBrie, M.D. 315 West 10th Street Front Royal, VA For Appointments, Call (703) 635-7148 Friday evening guests at a birthday party for Ray Whorton of Culpeper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier in Castleton. Bobbie Jo Brown was a Saturday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert. On Sunday afternoon Mrs. Sarah Brown and Amanda Brown of Washington joined them and all attended a movie in Front Royal. Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones were visitors in Charlottesville on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz were Sunday guests of Mr. John Dodson in Culpeper. Call 987-8827 with news. Cruise to Bermuda from Newport News The ss Meridian. Sparkling pods, sauna, movies, deck sports, shopping, and six luscious meals and snacks a day. At night, nightclub dancing, a Monte Carlo casino, Vegasstyle floor shows, intimate lounges. All for one affordable price Bermuda. Cruise to the ultimate island destination, with coral sands ...turquoise waters...azure skies.. .and blissful days and nights filled with divine pleasures 7 Night Cruises from Newport News May 14 & October 14..from only $895 .»pct **** riuc\ jut %ruu[/y uj iuui mitrr. For information call your travel agent or Cruise International at: 800-647-0009 THE COUNTRY CAFE Fine country food in a relaxed atmosphere!! Early Bird Specials $6.95 Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 8 pm Sunday 8 am • 3 pm Main Street Washington, VA_ 703-675-1066 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato, &. Onion Rings JL vJ Wednesday Night Prime Rib $10.95 Friday Seafood Buffet $16.95 Upcoming Events Open House Planned Spring Mountain School in Washington will be holding an Open House from 10 until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Parents of prospective students are invited to visit the Nursery/Kindergarten, Grades 1/2, and Grades 3/4. If you have any questions about Spring Mountain, the area's only Waldorf school, please call the school before 2 p.m. weekdays at 675-1458. Woman's Club To Meet The Rappahannock Woman’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the home of Mrs. Pat Giles in Washington. All members are urged to attend and reminded to bring recipes for cookbook project. Movie on Friday The movie, Out of Ireland, will be shown at The Theatre in Washington at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 3. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Volleyball Tournament Set The Rappahannock County Drug Free Schools/Community Team is sponsoring a single elimination volleyball tournament on March 25. There is no entry fee. Each team of 8-10 players must be co-ed and include at least two students in grades 4-12. There will be a total of twelve teams. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded. Refreshments will be sold by SADD, Students Against Drunk Driving. To sign up a team or for further information, contact Joyce Brown or David Van de Graaff at RCHS, 987-8575. This event is made possible with funds from the Federal Drug Free Schools Emergency Grant. Camp Training Manned The District Winter 4-H Cloverbud Camp will be held March 24-26 at the Northern Virginia 4-H Education Center. The committee is seeking adults and teens for volunteers. Youth must be 5-8 years of age as of Jan. 1,1995. The cost is $37, and applications are due tot he 4-H Center Feb. 24. 'The date for the 4-H Camp Counselor training is scheduled for March 3-4 at the 4-H Center. Any teen, ages 14-18 as of Jan. 1, 1995, who would like to participate as a teen leader at camp is encouraged to go. Two training tracks will be offered this year— one for teens and adults who will be first — year counselors and the resource tract for teens and adults who have been counselors two or more years. Registration forms and information on both of these 4-H events are available from the Extension Office at 675-3619. Ham and Turkey Dinner A ham and turkey dinner will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Flint Hill fire department. The menu consists of old ham and turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, cole slaw, hot rolls, and assorted homemade desserts. Prices are $8 for adults, $5 for children and children under three each free. Proceeds benefit the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department. For more information call 675-3389. Class Reunion Planned The RCHS Class of 1964 is planning a reunion for June 24. For further information contact Kaye Johnston Reams at 703-667-8425. Auction at Spring Mountain Make plans now for the second annual Spring Mountain School Auction, to be held Saturday, April 1 in Washington. ihis year’s theme, “A Grand Trine Time,” indicates April 1 ’s astrological significance as a perfect day to acquire bargains for the years to come. Expected to exceed the high quality and diversity of last year, auction items include antiques, furniture, original art, various sporting lessons, vacations, children’s games, toys and clothing, bird houses, organic gardening package, and much, much more. For donations and information call 675-1458. Dinner/Ball Fundraiser Set In honor of the 25th anniversary of the George Washington Carver Alumni Association a dinner/ball fundraiser is planned for Saturday, May 27. The event will be held at Crystal Gateway Marriott from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. benefiting George Washington Carver’s Memorial Plaque. The allyou-can-cat dinner buffet will be semi-formal and no tickets will be sold at the door. The association is asking for a $40 per person donation. For ticket information call Marie Davis at 675-3572 in Rappahannock, Betty Roberts at 825-1945 in Culpeper, Shirley Turner at 948-4348 in Madison or call Les Daniel at the Association office, 202-619-2694 or 301-459-0015, home. Agricultural Consultants Workshop An Agricultural Consultants Workshop will be held from 8:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 at the Standardsville Volunteer Fire Department, Standardsville. The workshop, which is sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, will cover pesticide recertification for commercial applicators in categories 1 A, 10 registered technicians, and private 80. A $5 registration fee includes lunch. For information, call Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Block Scheduling Speaker For its review of alternatives for block scheduling at the high school, the Quality Team has invited a speaker. On Thursday, March 2, Gerald Stover, principal of Orange County High will discuss semester block scheduling. The meeting will be from 4-5 p.m. at the RCHS library. The public is invited. SVFD Sponsoring Raffle The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a raffle to be drawn on Feb. 25. Tickets are $2 and are available through the SVFD membership and local businesses throughout Sperryville. The winning number will be taken from the night drawing of the Virginia Lottery Pick3 on Feb. 25. Walk-in Clinic Set The Rappahannock Health Department will hold walk-in clinic from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23. For additional information call 675-3516. RAA Activities Planned RAA baseball sign-up will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 to 1 at Stuart Field in Amissville (Ruritan Building) and 10 to 1 at the Rappahannock County Library. Birth certificate and registration fee are due at time of sign-up. Fees are: $30 for first child, $25 for second child and $15 each for three or more children. For T-Ball (ages 5 to 7), the child should have reached the age of 5 by Dec. 31,1994. It’s time to start thinking about RAA sponsors. More details wi() follow. It’s hard to believe that opening day is less than two months away! For more details on RAA, call Sandy Carter at 347-4326.

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Public Auction Commonwealth of Virginia, Saturday, February 25, 1995, 9:00 AM state Surplus Property Warehouse 1910 Darbytown Road, Richmond, Virginia. welder, skid type, 400 AMP Detroit Diesel; Presto forklift, type pallet jack, 1900 pounds cap; front end alignment machine, John Beam; 10* radial arm saw, Craftsman; diesel engine, Onan 4 cyl, P74N; engine dynamometer with Chrysler 318 industrial engine; floor crane, OTC 4000 lb cap; bumper Jack, 5 ton Blackhawks SJ-65; dual wheel dolly; parts washer; plumbing, fittings, brass etc. (new); platform dollies, 2ft x 4ft; postal machine, 6100; chairs, various; typewriters; computers, various; file cabinets; copiers, Sharp SF8800, SF-9300, SF-B2S. SF7900 Cannon NP3225, NP270F Monroe RL940DX, RL922CE; Tinus Olsen compression test machine; GAF 300D; much much more. Items subject to changel For additional information contact State Surplus 804-236-3666. 4 Building Materials Insulation, tempered glass, 42"x74" perfect tor green houses, sunporches, cold frames. $85 per sheet (approx, retail $300 per sheet). Sold in lots of 10. 703-955-5044 or Metro area 703-5185090. 5 Business Opportunities Eileen M. Day Realtors is looking tor a lew experienced sales associates. Modem computerized office with online MLS, Top Producer, and advanced data-base system. Graduating commission schedule, starting commission based on prior experience and performance. Call us tor an interview. Eileen M. Day Realtors, The Clopton House, P.O. Box 128, Washington, Va. 22747. 703-675-3033. Fax 703675-1222. Spangler automated medical services is seeking distributors. Free 486 computer when you purchase our Physoft software distributor package. 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Tributes I would like to thank my family, friends, Jon Headleston and John Burke for their prayers, visits, phone calls, cards, flowers and other acts of kindness during my stay in the Culpeper Hospital and since I have been home. God bless each one. Florine A. Estes. 60 Rentals Apartments Apartment for Rant, Little Washington, 1 bedroom apartment, located in town, $375/ month. No pets. Laundry and trash facilities available. References required. 703-6753838. Spacious 2 bedroom apartment on Warren ton By-Pass, adults only, no pets, $525 includes heat and water. 703-7912057, leave message. 63 Rentals House Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Located in presttgous Penderbrook area of Fairfax. Golf, swimming and Clubhouse. Full-size washer and dryer. Excellent location, close to schools and shoppmg. $875/ lease/ purchase possible. 703352-4748. Two bedroom house, eat-in-kitchen, oil heat, large living room, sun room, washer, dishwasher, gas cooking, 4 miles east of Washington, Va. $550. After 6pm., 703837-3185. 63 Rentals House Charming Country home for rent, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, country kitchen, screened in porch, 2 fireplaces. located on farm overlooking mountains and Historic Washington, Va., within walking distance of town. 703-675-3672. Rt. 651, Sperryville, 2 bedroom, bath, kitchen/ dining/ living room. Available May 1. References/ security deposit. $550/ month. 703-987-8954 after 5pm.. 65 Rentals Room Prater Mate to rent room- Sterling 2 story house with finished basement. 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths, deck, fireplace, all amenities. 2 rooms available. $300 $350 + utilities. CAII 4301585 ask for Manor Ron 67 Rentals Vacation Hotdan Beach, NO - Approximately 400 rentals. Sales, construction. Free color brochure. Area's largest agency. Alan Holden Realty, (910-842-6061, 1-800720-2200, between Wilmington, NC/ Myrtle Beach, SC. 68 Rentals Wanted Rental Wanted: Small house/ apartment near 211, Little Washington, single gent, non-smoker. 703-675-3838. Real Estate For Sale Mountain Paradise 40 acres - $54,935. Beautiful wooded property with stream and pond site near Romney, WV, or will sell 20 acres for $29,700. 80% financing available from local bank. Call owner 703-662-9216. Government terecloeed homes from $1.00 (repair needed). Delinquent tax. Repo’s, RE O’*, FDIC, RTC, IRS. Your area. Toll free 1800-898-9778 ext. H5139 for current listings. Fee. 73 Real Estate Lota/Acre age Absolute Steal! 2.75 Waterfront, 15 minute* Chesapeake Bay. Mature hardwoods, panoramic views & 250 shoreline offers privacy & tranquillity across from nature preserve. On state road with all utilities, perk ok. Only $33,350. Low finanang. Reserve now at pre-construction prices. Call now 1-800-7754563. ext. 3498. Beaufort, NC. Introacoastal Waterfront Community. New development! Beautifully wooded homesites with yacht dub memberships. Pre-construction prices from $19,900 for water access Excellent finandng. Call now. 1-800-4485263, ext. 3436. 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Driver/ find the respect of the road with Burlington! Get home often. Starting pay up to .30c / mile plus bonuses, assigned trucks & great benefits. Call anytime- Burlington Motor Carriers: 1-800-JOINBMC.EOE. $ AVON $ Sales all areas. 1-800-662-2292 A-1 opportunity Avon - sell quality products. Repeat customers - homesworkplaces. Flexible hours - supplement income. Potential $200$1000+ monthly. Age 18+. Independent Sales Representative. 1-800962-4998 Attention driver teams $15,000 in Bonus Paid monthly, quarterly & yearly plus top mileage pay 401 (k) plan $500 sign-on bonus other paid benefits- vacation, health and life , dead head, motel/ layover loading & unloading Covenant Transport solo and and teams call: 1-800-441-4394 Students and driving school grads, call 1-800338-6428. BLEU ROCK INN is now accepting applications for * Waitstaff * Kitchen Help Please call: (703)987-3190 COOK #599-01 & #600-01 Two positions available for meals preparation in agency kitchens. Exp. in commercial cooking. Part-time position located at facilities in Warrenton. Substitute position located at facilities in Warrenton, Culpeper 4 Orange. Hiring range: $6.20-$6.97/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 3/3/95, to Human Resources, Rappah annock-Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St.. Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-31 (XL— EEO/AA. Drivers (truck)- Tandem/ Tri/ Quad Axle Dump. Must have driving experience, CDL, DOT physical and good driving record. Excellent pay and benefits (includes paid health insurance, paid holidays and vacation.) Contact: J.B. Shotwel! & Son, Sterling, Va. 703-4502340. Driver* 3 top opportunities! North American Van Lines has owner operator openings in Relocation Services, High Value Products and Blanketwrap divisions. Tuition free training for inexperienced drivers, outstanding tractor purchase plan available. Ask about our RSD Performance Compensation! Earn up to 6% over already top compensation! 1-800-348-2147, Dept. A-38 Housekeeper (Full Time) Earn top pay while working in a luxury 5-Star Inn. You must be reliable with references. Prior hotel experience helpful, but not necessary. Benefits, including free uniforms and meals. Weekends and evening hours necessary. The Inn at Little Washington, Va. 22747 (800)272-4466 / Live-In Couple Unusual opportunity for a couple. Care for a 5-acre estate in Northern Va. One to dean house, do laundry, help w/ entertaining guests (we have no children living here); one to garden, care for pool, clean cars as well as some chauffeuring. Benefits: Private cottage to live rent free, utilities paid, hospitalization paid. Salary $350.00 per week plus other benefits. Must speak English & enjoy caring for a beautiful home and its owners. 703-591-0345 MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN III #586-02 Full-time position in Fauquier for Virginia licensed therapist with speciality in child & family therapy to provide crisis intervention, intakes, assessments & short term therapy. Must be able to independently assess & treat consumers with a wide range of symptomology & provide clinical supervision. Hiring range: $30,849-$34,651/yr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12.00 noon, 3/3/95, to Human Resources, Rappah an rtock-Ra pi dan CSB, 401 S. Main St.. Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/ AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Kitchen & Wait Staff help wanted. Full and Part time. Apply within. APPETITE REPAIR. Main Street, - Sperryville. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR #598-01 Apartment Living/Residentiai Counselor position serving Culpeper, Fauquier & Orange counties to provide assessment, living skills training for CMI consumers and suprv. day-to-day activities of apartments. Evening & weekend hours in. eluded. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or equivalent experience. Hiring range: $9.91$11.14/h,r. Apply with RRCSB Application by 12:00 noon on 3/3/95 to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Part-time people needed to address labels for pay. Must have a typewriter, word processor or good handwriting. Call 1809-474-4292. Average 10 minute international long distance call. 93 Help Wanted Domestic Live-In Couple Unusual opportunity for a couple. Care for a 5-acre estate in Northern Va. One to clean house, do laundry, help w/ entertaining guests (we have no children living here); one to garden, care for pool, clean cars as well as some chauffeuring. Benefits: Private cottage to live rent free, utilities paid, hospitalization paid. Salary $350.00 per week plus other benefits. Must speak English & enjoy caring for a beautiful home and its owners. 703-591-0345 DISHMACmNE OPERATOR $6.50/HR The Inn at Little Washington is seeking a reliable, responsible person(s) to work in our kitchen as dishmachine operator and general helper. Hours are primarily in the evening. We have part-time and lull-time and weekend shifts available. Benefits include: free meals, free uniforms, vacation leave, insurance program available. The Inn At Little Washington Washington, VA 22747 (800)272-4466 HOMEMAKER AIDES Are your children grown and gone? Could you U9e a little extra money? We are looking for people who have raised their children, cared for an elderly relative and/or managed their home and would now like to put those skills to use to earn some extra money. Here in your community there are elderly people who need a little help to stay in their own home. H you are over 55 and living on a limited income, we can provide you with salary and training to assist senior citizens in their home. If you would like more information on this, please call Lisa Romberg, 703/3470440 or 703/825-3100, at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. EOE. Shenandoah National Park ARAMARK - VIRGINIA SKY-LINE COMPANY, INC. WE’VE GOT THE VIEW... WE’VE GOT THE JOBS COME WORK WITH US IN VIRGINIA'S MOUNTAIN PLAYGROUND We are hiring now for the upcoming 1995 season. We have jobs at each location along the Skyline Drive in beautiful Shenandoah National Park. ‘Night Auditor ‘Baker ‘Bartender ‘Bellman ‘Bookkeeper ‘Bus-set-up ‘Cashier ‘Cooks ‘Dishwasher ‘Housekeepers ‘Maintenance ‘Waiter / Waitress ‘Receiving Clerk ‘Cocktail Waitress ‘Desk Clerk ‘Host/Hostess ‘Laundry Workers ‘Linen Truck Driver ‘Pantry ‘Salad Bar ‘Gas Station Clerk ‘Wrangler We Offer: Competitive Wages Bonus Program On-site Housing (We have both full-time and part-time positions available) Please call for application forms and to set up an interview. (703) 743-5108 Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Don’t Be Left Out Of The Crowd Be First In Line For A Times Community Newspaper Classified Ad Loudoun Times-Mirror Eastern Loudoun Times Reston Times Herndon Times Vienna Times Fairfax Times Fairfax Station Times Rappahannock News Fauquier Times-Democrat Clarke Courier Centreville Times Chantilly Times Burke Times Springfield Times-Courier ,, 1-800-852-4797 &7l- fl ^ Obituaries Earl Cave Earl Burnett Cave, 49, of Stanley died Friday, Feb. 10 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. He was born Nov. 5, 1945, at Novum and was a son of the late Elza Alfred and Lula Belle Breeden Cave. Mr. Cave is survived by two sisters, Effie Mae Ryder of Stanley and Edith Virginia Gordon of Etlan and four brothers, Charles Roy Cave, Nelson Ray Cave and William Edward Cave, all of Stanley and Glenn Leo Cave of Sperryville. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Feb. 13 at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. Ralph E. Sprong. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery near Stanley. Larry Smoot Larrv Ed\vard Smoot, 37, died at his residence in Charlottesville. He was the son of Laura A. Smoot of Washington and the late Herbert B. Smoot. In addition to his mother, survivors include a sister, Joyce A. Smoot of Washington; three brothers, David L. Smoot of Sperryville, Randy L. Smoot and William R. Smoot, both of Washington and a grandfather, Kidnsey Atkins of West Virginia. A graveside service was held on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Washington -Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Joel Cress officiating. Found & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. L. N. Revercomb L. Nelson Revercomb, 72, a former resident of Arlington and a retired administrative officer in personnel and budgeting for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, died Wednesday, Feb. 15 of cancer at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Mr. Revercomb was bom in Peola Mills and moved to Arlington in 1940. He worked for the Department of Agriculture from 1940 to 1979 except for three years military service. During World War II he attained the rank of first sergeant in the 843rd n=N/g= .. Engineer Aviation Battalion, serving in the European Theater. Ih association with his brothers, he owned a Mercury dealership in Fairfax County while in Arlington. He was chairman of deacons at F T. Baptist Church and a member of the Rappahannock Historical Society. Survivors include his wife, Mary H. Revercomb; two children, Randall H Revercomb and Mary Virginia (Ginger) Revercomb. both of Arlington and a brother, Russell Sherman (Bob) Revercomb of Virginia Beach. Services were held Tuesday. Feb. 21 at F.T. Baptist Church on Route 707 in Rappahannock. Memorial contributions may be made to the F.T. Baptist Church, Route I Box 31 A, Sperryville, Va. 22740 or The American Cancer Society. 246 E. Davis Streets, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found & Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Roger White Roger Schaffer White, 58, of Boston died on Sunday, Feb. 19 at his home. He was employed at Commonwealth Gas of Virginia for 27 years and a member of the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah I.eigh White and his mother, Nancy Schaffer White. He was survived by his wife, Helen Pearman White; a daughter, Regina Schaffer White of Boston; two sons, Roger Glynn White of Forest Hills, N.Y. and Joel Anton White of Boston; one sister, Marian White Brown of Reva; a brother. Joseph Carter White of Culpeper and his father. Carter White of Boston. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Culpeper Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located on Route 729 with Robert S. Ray officiating. Edna Canard Mrs. Edna D. Canard, 73, of Amissville, died on Sunday, Feb. 19 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She was born in Sperryville on Dec. 17, 1921, a daughter of Elizabeth Atkins and Oakley Homer Bowen. She was retired from Fauquier Hospital and had attended Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Frances Elizabeth Smoot of Culpeper and Loretta D. Clater of Amissville; two step-sons, Randolph Canard of Middleburg and Tommy Canard of Middleburg. Also surviving are four sisters, Mabel McClanhan of W'arrenton, Mildred Frazier of Warrenton, Fannie Clatterbuck of Bealeton and Magdalene Dwyer of Sperryville; two brothers, James Bowen of Warrenton and Sam Bowen of Martinsburg, W.Va.; four granddaughters, Debbie Sisk of Ruckersville, Mary Catts of Rixey ville. Missy Clater of Amissville and Lisa Smoot of Culpeper. She was the widow of Robert H. Dwyer and George W. Canard. A brother, Leo Bowen, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Moser Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Roger Frazier officiating. Interment will be in FI i 11 crest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton. School Lunch Menus RCES Feb. 27-March 3 Monday, Feb. 27: Breakfast: Waffles/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice; Lunch: Cheeseburger oh bun, The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of 'l’houghtful Service" 825-2361 *1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS Geest Funerale Home, Inc. 405 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, Virginia 703-825-0395 A. vvayne r„ngnsn & John INoon Western, Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Jound and Sons is conveniently located In the foothills of the glue Ridge mountains. We are pleased to be serving the Rappahannock area. And Many, Many More Va. license 1f680 French fries, fresh fruit or chilled peaches. Tuesday, Feb. 28: Breakfast: Scrambled egg/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice; Lunch: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, fresh carrot sticks, hot apple pie or pears. Wednesday, March 1: Breakfast: Sausage biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, juice; Lunch: Fish on bun, mashed potatoes, buttered broccoli or chilled fruit. Thursday, March 2: Breakfast: French toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice; Lunch: Spaghetti/hot garlic bread, tossed salad/dressing, fresh fruit or fruit cocktail. Friday, March 3: Breakfast: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice; Lunch: Grilled ham and cheese on bun, vegetable sticks, cole slaw or chilled fruit. RCHS Monday, Feb. 27: Chicken pattie on bun, broccoli/cheese sauce, fruit cocktail or hamburger on bun, French fries. Tuesday , Feb. 28: Turkey sub/lettuce, vegetable sticks, hot apple pie or fruit or fish square on bun, or hot steak and cheese. Wednesday, March I: Hot dog on bun, French fries, baked beans or fruit or cheese pizza, French fries and fruit. I hursday, March 2: barbecue on bun, potato rounds, cole slaw or fresh fruit or bologna and cheese sub, potato rounds. Friday, March 3: Barbecue chicken/roll, parsley potatoes or yams, green beans/corn or sausage pizza, potato rounds. Viewtown Area News Guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. Acres Dodson were Mrs. Juanita Grigsby of Castleton, Mr. Billy Dodson and Rachel Grigsby of Culpeper. r By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Happy birthday to Walter Reid on Feb. 25. Acrey Dodson and Dwayne Dodson, both on Feb. 28. Subscribe to the f Rappahannock ' News. Can 678-3338

What Cholesterol Does To Your Heart By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent. Home Economic* Since February is Heart Month, it s a good time to focus on cholesterol and it's relationship to heart disease in my nutrition column this week. The whole issue of cholesterol can be very confusing. You may have heard that some cholesterol is good tor you while other cholesterol can be harmful, but you may not know which is which. You may have been told that too much dietary cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease, but you may not know how. You can improve your cholesterol consciousness by learning about what cholesterol is, where it is found, and what it actually does to your heart. W hat is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipoprotein — a fatty substance in the blood that is coated with protein. The body itself manufactures about 1,000 milligrams of cholesterol daily. Dietary choles HOME ECONOMICS terol is not essential for health, and can actually be harmful. There are several different types of cholesterol, but the two most important are LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein). LDL has a thin protein layer and tends to deposit itself on the walls of the blood vessels, while HDL has a thick protein layer and actually removes cholesterol from the bloodstream. Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis Excess cholesterol and other fats can build up on the inner walls of blood vessels — a condition known -as atherosclerosis. These fatty buildups can restrict, and in some cases totally block, the flow of oxygen-rich blood through the blood vessel. When atherosclerosis occurs in the blood vessels that nourish the heart (coronary artery disease), chest pain and heart attack can result. Cholesterol Measurement The only way to determine whether you have too much cholesterol in your bloodstream is to have a laboratory blood test performed. This test will measure how many milligrams of cholesterol are present in a deciliter of blood. Depending on age, total cholesterol over 200 mg./dL is considered to be undesirably high. If your total cholesterol level is elevated, your physician may ask that further testing be done to find out the percentage of LDL to HDL. (Remember, LDL deposits itself on arterial walls: HDL removes cholesterol from the bloodstream. ) Cholesterol Control In most cases, a cholesterol/fat reduced diet and regular physical exercise can help lower cholesterol in the blood. Some people, however, require cholesterol-lowering drugs to keep their cholesterol within safe levels. The best advice for all of us is to reduce our intake of dietary cholesterol and fats, to exercise vigorously 3-5 times a week, and to have our cholesterol levels checked regularly. Low-rat Kecipes 1 he following recipes from the American Heart Association's Cookbook have been modified to use less fat than the traditional versions. Mexican Beef and Cornbrcad Pie Serves 6 1 3 x 5-inch portion per serving Meat Mixture: 1 pound very lean ground sirloin 1 large onion, chopped, about 1 cup 2 large tomatoes, chopped, about 2 cups 1 10-Ounce package frozen whole kernel corn 1 large green bell pepper, chopped, about 1 to 1 1/2 cups 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 tsp chili powder, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup homemade Chicken of Beef Stock Cornbread Mixture: 1 1/2 cups yellow commeal 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1/2 cup skim milk 1 1' acceptable vegetable oil Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a heavy, nonstick skillet, at least 10 inches in diameter, over medium-heat. Add ground beef and saute, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink. Pour contents of pan into a strainer or colander lined with paper towejs. Allow fat to drain out. Return meat to the pan, add onions and cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, Worcestershire sauce and stock. Simmer, uncovered 20 to 25 minutes. In a bowl, mix together commeal, Hour, sugar, salt and baking powder. In another bowl, combine egg whites, milk and oil; add to cornmeal mixture. Mix lightly. Place meat mixture in a 10 x 10 x 2-inch baking dish. Spoon combread mixture over meat and spread lightly to cover surface. Bake, uncovered, 30 to 40 minutes, or until combread is golden brown. Beef or Venison StroganofT 3/4 cup Stroganoff and 3/4 cup macaroni per serv ing. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds boneless beef round steak or venison, all visible fat removed, cut into bite-size pieces 2 T acceptable vegetable oil 1 large onion, slice 1/4-inch thick 1 3/4 cups homemade Beef Stock 1/4 cur dry sherry 1 pound fresh mushrooms, thickly sliced 1 12-ounce package macaroni 1 cup Double-Thick Yogurt (see below) 2 tablespoons ketchup I T Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt In a large bowl, mix flour and pepper. Add meat and toss to coat evenly. In a large, nonstick skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over mediumheat. Add meat and onions and saute, stirring frequently, until meat is nearly browned on all sides about 5 minutes. Add stock and sherry; stir well. Partially cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender. While meat simmers, saute mushrooms in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook 20 minutes. Add mushrooms to the meat. Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt; drain. Place Double-thick Yogurt, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together to mix well and set aside. When meat is fully cooked, add yogurt mixture. Stir and heat about 5 minutes. Serve over macaroni. The meat mixtures freezes well. Just omit the Double-Thick Yogurt, and add it after reheating. Serves 10. Double-Thick Yogurt Makes 2 cups 1 quart plain nonfat yogurt Place a double-thick layer of finemesh cotton cheesecloth or paper coffee filters inside a colander, which does not rust. Place the colander in a bowl, leaving enough space for about 2 cups of whey to drain out of the colander. Pour the yogurt into the cheesecloth-lined colander and refrigerate for 8 hours. This will yield 2 cups of firm yogurt and 2 cups of drained whey. Note: Yogurt is one of the staples of a heart-heartful way of cooking. This recipes works best when using a yogurt that contains no gelatin, so read the label carefully. Canned chicken or beef stock is no match for homemade. Homemade is more flavorful and lower in fat and sodium than canned. Because good stock is essential to so many recipes, prepare a large batch, freeze in ice cube trays and then transfer the frozen cubes to plastic freezer bags to be used as needed. If you must use canned stock, store the cans in the refrigerator to allow the fat to harden. Remove and discard fat before using the stock. » Chicken Stock 3 pounds chicken, skinned and all visible fat remove 3 quarts water 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns, or to taste 1/2 inch piece peeled, fresh ginger, chopped (optional) I bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme In a large stockpot, bring all ingredients to a boil over mediumheat. 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Table of Contents Welcome To The Chase 3 Champion Jockey Cockbum 4 Pull-Out Page - Racing Dates 6 Getting Where You’re Going 7 Living The Life, Racehorse Retirement 8 Terms Of Endearment - ’Chasing Lexicon 10 Partnerships Of The Turf-Photo Essay 12 Spoils Go To The Victor 16 Story of Silks : 17 Hunter Pacing Defined, Pace Dates 23 Playin’By The Rules 24 ‘First-Hand’ Account Of Historic ’Chase 26 ’95 Spring Steeplechase February 22, 1995 Arthur W. Arundel, Publisher A sjMM'ial M(|>|ilt*ni<anl l» Times Community Newspapers Produced by the: Fauquier Times-Democrat advertising and editorial departments. Editor .....Betsy Branscome Production Manager...... Barbara Norris Production Assistant........Christina Trifillis Ad Artists.Peg Bemtson, Brenda Ducker, Maria Persinger Editorial Assistants ...... Laura Brown, Jennifer Burke About the cover artist: Former master of foxhounds for the Casanova Hunt, artist Gretchen Stephens is equally at home with reins in each hand as a paintbrush. A specialist in animal portraits, sporting art and landscapes, Stephens created the cover art in an oil medium. “This was one snowy day at the Casanova Hunt Point-to-Point hack in 19b 7, " Stephens said as she described the steeplechasing scene. "It was the second year the races had been held at Mt. Sterling [Farm, near Warrenton and where the season opener is still held. J This was one of the timber races, as the horses landed from the fence entering the stretch. ” Stephens also paints in watercolors and pastels, but she said that oils were most appropriate to capture the cold, overcast day of thoroughbred sport in the cover painting. Stephens work has hung in many area galleries, most recently in a sold out showing at the Fifth Street Gallery in Warrenton. She said that she intends to paint more racing scenes this season, and to continue with her hunt and hound work. Photo by Douglas Lees Don’t get left at the starting line! The spring steeplechasing season in Virginia begins Feb. 25, and runs through late May. Horses and riders are eager to race. Getting To The Point... Racing The Wind, ’Chasing The Spring By BETSY BRANSCOME Timrs-Cvmmunity Newspapers Stuff Writer The heart-pumping thrill of horses running at top speeds has always mesmerized people — from wild, wooly horses racing in fear of imminent danger on a primordial plain meadow, to sleek, sophisticated thoroughbred racehorses thundering around manicured courses for prizes and glory. Yes, Virginia, the modern sport of steeplechasing is alive and well in the Commonwealth. Steeplechasing is a game that draws from the “fight or flight” instinct deep in the heart of the horses that race for fun, drawing also from the visceral competitiveness of those along for the ride* No less than 18 sporting opportunities abound on the Virginia spring racing schedule. Twelve of the race meets, which take place on either Saturday or Sunday afternoons, sometimes both, from Feb. 25 through May 21, are classified as point-to-point races, or unsanctioned events. The other six race programs are National « Steeplechase Association-sanctioned races, typically benefits for area charities that oiler in excess of $1.8 million this spring season alone. From northern Loudoun County to southeast of Richmond, the Virginia spring circuit introduces people from all walks of life to the bounty of the great outdoors. Steeplechase racing is good for the people, good for the psyche. Spending a sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoon in the wealth of beauty that is the Virginia countryside, watching flashing silks and listening to — no, feeling — the thundering hooves as they pound past en route to the finish line may be one of the best ways to enjoy and appreciate the Old Dominion’s green belt. If ever there was a place to test the efficacy of Barbour coats, Wellington boots and four-wheeldrive urban assault vehicles, pointto-point meetings held in northern Virginia are it. Point-to-point racing is for the purist, the sportsman at heart, the spectator that wants to become almost one with the action, he who doesn’t mind a little mud on the tires. Virginia steeplechasing today still offers the essence of the leisure side of country living in America. Citydwellers ilock to the casual and at once country-elegant one-day race meets for a chance to “get away from it all”, while locals plan their social schedules around the circuit dates that rarely vary. Termed “hunt races”, point-topoints and sanctioned steeplechase meets were all originally held as benefits for foxhunting clubs. Today, point-to-points, for the most part, continue that tradition, while sanctioned racing has become a philanthropic friend to a variety of charities ranging from large city operas, to hospital trauma centers to year-round field events centers. Steeplechasing is a game with a big heart — so described for the heart and courage of the ‘chase and for the supportive role of the proceeds. The spring season offers something for everyone. This special tabloid section is published to cele- ‘ brate the sport and the season. Feature stories on the leaders, reading the rules, defining the action, mapping the course and complete calendar items are included. Often an arcane sport that caters more to the competitor — who knows all of the variances of the game — those new to hunt racing can use this guide all spring, to choose their favorites to cheer the season, and to find their way around the circuit.

Cockburn Keeps Family Tradition Alive ’Chase Champ Follows Bloodlines By BETSY BRANSCOME Times Community Newspapers Staff Writer The world of the thoroughbred racehorse is filled with strong bloodlineSj, fashionable families, traceable niches that can be followed from generation to generation as capable athletes. The same can be said about thoroughbred horsemen the world over — although some exceptional men and women enter the racing game cold, with no family legacy, more often the very best horsemen come from a long line of racing professionals in the family tree. Such is the case with the 1994 leading rider on Virginia’s pointto-point circuit. Champion jockey Bay Cockbum has heritage on his side: he has four English Grand National winners, an Irish Sweeps victor, a Mackeson Gold Cup winner, champion hurdlers and steeplechase horses as well as a leading British owner, trainer and breeder in his pedigree, Cockbum could hardly help becoming a champion in his own right. “My family has always followed racing inside and out,” Cockbum said as he traced his lineage for a recent interview. As explanation for his four Virginia point-to-point championships in the past five years, Cockbum had this to say: “Starting with my father, and grandfather, and mother, and my dad’s sister and her husband, I was into (jump racingj before I knew it.” Mis championships come honestly, then. But far from being a foreign bully who comes in and takes food from the mouths of American riders, Cockburn has been a U.S. resident since 1989 and is completely at home in Virginia, Maryland and the American steeplechasing game as well as the hunt field. In addition to being honored as champion point-to-point rider in ’94, Cockburn also helped wife Chrissy’s Lone Star Lester earn the Timber Morse of the Year title. Me also found time to help start up the newly formed Loudoun Hunt, West pack in Loudoun County. Me is joint-master of the group. Family Heritage Bom Bay Crosby Cockbum in 1956, Cockbum was bom in rural Warwickshire, an English county in an area called the Midlands about 90 miles northwest of London. “My father Crosby Cockbum was a ‘hunting farmer,’” The Fence Of The Georgia International Horse Park rr>^ • Hi-Polymer fencing. • Never needs painting. • Won't rust, rot or break. • One to five rails. • Now available in residential styles. • Also available in decking or docking. TRIPLE Ml „ CROWN. F t N C L Thoroughbred Fencin< P.O. Box 41985, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 (703) 898-6055 • FAX (703) 898-6148 »»V Richmond (804) 285-6292.*.Warrenton (703)349-4006 * , Cockburn explained. “Me was the area manager of our hunting territory, the one who dealt with landowner relations and so forth,” for the local Warwickshire Hunt. “He always liked to hunt what he called ‘blood-horses,’ or thoroughbreds," Cockburn added. “He liked to say that if a horse would not stand hunting hard in the Held, he had no business on the racecourse. That was what he liked best to do, breed horses to hunt and go on to race.” Along with Cockbum’s mother, the former Anne Blaker, his father bred (and trained a number of prolific pointers in their area. Both found time to ride a number of races as well. “They both liked riding to hounds, and riding races too, but the usual order was to breed and break a horse, hunt it, race it if it had any talent, then sell it on if it had potential to go on to National Hunt racing," or the English equivalent of sanctioned steeplechasing, Cockburn said. “They like to combine the hunting and racing.” The young Coekburn was an avid pony club member as a junior rider. Like connections made his entire life, names taken from* his register of friends and contemporaries read like a who’s who of the steeplechasing and foxhunting world. Two of his best pony club “mates” were former top English jockeys and current trainers Oliver and Simon Sherwood. The trio “terrorized pony club instructors, competitors and judges,” Coekburn said. “Once, we were together on an event team for our pony club,” he said with a chuckle. “The pony I was riding knew the dressage test, even though 1 didn’t. 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► Champ From Page 4 n’t know what the rider was thinking, if anything.” Cockburn’s dressage days were numbered, though, as at age' 16 he took up race riding instead. Crosby Cockburn’s younger sister, Mercy, had married top National Hunt trainer Fred Rimell, and together the pair accounted for most of the top trophies in English jump racing. Grand National winners Nicolas Silver, FSB, Rag Trade (the horse that won the National the year that the Queen’s horse and rider-novelist Dick Francis look a mysterious leap in the stretch and fell while leading) and Gay Trip make for instant national recognition of the Rimell stable name.” “Fred used to.say that he trained all of the horses but that Mercy was a walking form book computer,” Cockburn reminisced. “She could tell you any horse’s form in the yard, and they usually had about 60 or so in training. She could tell you anything about any of their horses, and anything about any horse they were likely to run against on the course.” At the age of 18, Cockburn said that he “left school and went to work for Fred. lie told me right away, though, that I’d never make a jockey. Not that he ever gave me a chance.” Famous last words ... Unperturbed, Cockbum rode a few races for his father’s stable, but at age 19 ended up traveling to America for a change of scenery. “My father encouraged me to do this while J was still young,” he explained, saying that though he did a brief factory stint in Boston, he soon found his way to Boyce to work for a friend of Mrs. George Greenhalgh, who had horses with Fred and Mercy in England. “Here 1 was, 19 years old, in [Joyce, and I didn’t know what the hell was going on,” Cockbum recalled. “I had a ball with Billy and Trisha Gilbert, though, working at their Walnut Hall Farm. I really didn’t want to leave, but my dad asked me to come home and ride the pointers that next spring.” So, Cockburn made his way back to Warwickshire, arriving in time to ride five winners in that first full season. He went that summer to the south coast of England, to Roy Trigg’s Findon yard in Sussex. “Roy would break all of the yearlings for [top NH trainer] Ryan Price,” Cockbprn said. “1 stayed on there, and started winning point-to-points down there as well as back at home.” Cockburn took to heart all advice that was gleaned from household names in steeplechasing, heeding a warning from “Galloping Grandfather” and famous amateur jockey John Thome, father of Diana Henderson (former leading lady rider and wife of N11 trainer Nicky) and Jane •IPRINCE MiCHEL DEVlRGINiA Vineyards & Restaurant Just 10 miles south of Culpeper on Route 29 South Wine Museum, Shop & Restaurant - Tours fie Tastings Daily, 10-5, Free Admission (703) 547-3707 or (goo) 869-8242 - (70j) 547-9720 or (800) 800-WINE Foxfield Races 1995 SPRING RUNNING SATURDAY, APRIL 29th 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 Photo by Douglas l^es Bay Cockburn says he likes riding over timber, pictured here, as well as hurdles. Sloan (also a former leading rider and wife of winningest U.S. amateur rider George.) “Once, riding at a point-topoint at Mollington, my horse fell and broke my shoulder. John Thome told me that 1 should have pulled him up, that he could see across the course that the horse was ‘stone cold’ [tired,]” Cockbum said. “It wasn’t funny, but interesting that at the same exact fence on that course was where, 20 years later, John Thome’s horse fell for the same reason and broke John’s neck [ending his life.] Funny, though, how it comes around.” After winning 10 races in his second full year of riding, including his first hunter chase on homebred The Geezer at Plumpton, Cockburn traveled to Ireland to work with jump trainer Arthur Moore in Naas. As assistant trainer and stable amateur rider, Cockburn amassed enough wins to place fourth on the amateur table in Ireland, placing 10th on the overall chart. “That was in 1979,” he said. “Then 1 got a chance to go and work with [world-renowned flat conditioner] Luca Cumani in Newmarket.” Cumani’s fiery temper wasn’t helped by the heavy Italian accent, and Cockbum said that he “couldn’t understand the man and only lasted there three months. See Champ, Page 22 WHY IS MID-COUNTY #1? s/ A full line of PURINA CHOWs that includes everything from Omolene 300 for foals to Equine Senior for older horses %/ Over forty balanced rations that satisfy the nutritional needs of different horse's without the use of costly supplements and in varying forms from pellets to all grain sweet feeds. %/ Custom mixing utilizing 29 different premium grains including LaCrosse & Turf Club. 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STEEPLECHASE SCHEDULE i-.- ' . • • / . ■ • •' CASANOVA POINT-TO-POINT Saturday, February 25 12:00 Noon Mt. Sterling Farm, Warrenton (703) 777-4806 RAPPAHANNOCK POINT-TO-POINT Saturday, March 4 12:00 Noon Thornton Hill Farm, Sperryville (703) 547-2810, (703) 825-1111 BLUE RIDGE POINT-TO-POINT Saturday, March 11 12:30 p.m. Woodley Farm, Berryville (703)837-2262,(703)837-1719 WARRENTON POINT-TO-POINT Saturday, March 18 1:00 p.m. Airlie Race Course, Warrenton (703) 347-4748, (703) 349-3048 FARMINGTON/KESWICK POINT-TO-POINT Sunday, March 19 12:00 Noon Montpelier Race Course, Montpelier Station (804) 980-9926 PIEDMONT POINT-TO-POINT Saturday, March 25 1:00 p.m. Salem Course, Upperville (703) 592-3032 ORANGE COUNTY POINT-TO-POINT Saturday, April 1 1:00 p.m. Locust Hill Farm, Middleburg (703) 687-6060 THE OLD DOMINION POINT-TO-POINT Saturday, April 8 12:00 Noon Ben Venue Farm, Ben Venue (703) 364-2725, (703) 347-0603 STRAWBERRY HILL RACE MEET Saturday, April 15 1:00 p.m. State Fairgrounds on Strawberry Hill, Richmond (804) 228-3238 LOUDOUN POINT-TO-POINT Sunday, April 16 1:30 p.m. Oatlands, Leesburg (703) 777-8480 or (703) 338-4031 MIDDLEBURG SPRING RACE MEET Saturday, April 22 2:00 p.m. . Glenwood Park, Middleburg (703) 687-6545,(703)687-6595 FAIRFAX HUNT POINT-TO-POINT Sunday, April 23 1:30 p.m. Belmont Plantation, Leesburg (703) 787-6673 FOXFIELD SPRING RACE MEET Saturday, April 29 1:00 p.m. Foxfield Race Course, Charlottesville (804) 293-9501 MIDDLEBURG HUNT POINT-TO-POINT Sunday, April 30 1:00 p.m. Glenwood Park, Middleburg (703) 338-4366 VIRGINIA GOLD CUP RACE MEET Saturday, May 6 1:30 p.m. Great Meadow Course, The Plains (703) 347-2612 BULL RUN HUNT POINT-TO-POINT Sunday, May 7 12:00 Noon Glenwood Park, Middleburg (703) 687-3101 MARENGO RAGE MEET Saturday, May 20 1:00 p.m. Marengo Plantation, New Kent County 1(804) 643-7407 GEORGETOWN RACE MEET Sunday, May 21 1:30 p.m. Morven Park, Leesburg (202) 687-3866, (202) 784-4483

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Retired Runners Find New Careers ‘Walkin’ To The Police Beat By JENNIFER BURKE Timcs-<'ommunity Newspapers Special Writer Retirement means different things to different people. To some, it means traveling the world, writing novels and exploring the great unknown. Others look forward to snoozing well past the alarm on sundrenched spring mornings, sipping java in bed and enjoying unstructured frivolity at a new stage of life. Well, imagine this: You’ve worked hard, very hard, and succeeded in your occupation. You’ve earned a good living and provided for others but instead of retiring, you simply switched and tried your hand at another occupation. That’s just what Sprocket Man, a successful retired race horse, has done. You- see, “Sprocket,” as he is affectionately known by his partner Trooper Todd White, has left the race track for greener pastures ... at the Kentucky Horse Park. Yes, he’s hung up his racing plates and turned them in for some heavy steel shoes. (Don’t we all r choose more sensible footwear as we age?) He needs the better shoes for walking ... walking the beat ... in his second career. Sprocket Man was donated to the Mounted Patrol division of the Kentucky Horse Park last year, at the ripe old age of 6. Having set stakes records at Beulah Park Race Course in Ohio his owners wanted to see him go to a good retirement home, where he could relax and live out his last (20 or so) years in comfort. They chose a good spot, although he hasn’t slowed down much. This thoroughbred gelding seems to love every aspect of his life as a Mounted Police horse. “He loves people, he loves the attention that he gets being in crowds at the park,” said White. “He’s real kind, but being a race horse, you never know how they’re going to act (in this environment]. lie’s one of the best horses on the force, if not the best. . . But 1 guess I’m a little bit biased,” Trooper While added. Not every donated horse earns a spot on* the force. In fact, horses 3RD RUNNING OF 'ACES AT NGO TO BENEFIT k Historic Richmond Foundation SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1995 Marengo Plantation New Kent County, VA • (30 Minutes east of Richmond and ■ west of Williamsburg) A DAY OF STEEPLECHASE RACING IN THE COUNTRY OVERLOOKING THE PAMUNKEY RIVER Information, Contact: 804-343-RACE Historic Richmond Foundation Stewart-Lee House 707-A.East Franklin St • Richmond, VA 23219 Photo hy Jennifer llurkc Trooper Denny Chapman, left, helps check Sprocket Man's tack while Trooper Todd White readies for their day ‘walking the beat' covering the city of Lexington, Ky. are turned down every year because they either lack the temperament or athletic ability to handle the crowds, traffic and long days under saddle. “1 like riding a thoroughbred r because they have speed and that’s important in a job like this. I’ve had to catch loose horses and even cut sheep on Sprocket. Nothing fazes him,” added White. Police horses must be bay ^^Fuog/InterBuild, Inc. Builder • Contractor Post Frame Construction: Horse Bams, Arenas, Light Commercial 36 x50' Stable/Apartment- Wmdance Farm, Upperville, Virginia FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US ATs 703-338-2306 P<X 131' ^UvUle, VA 2213? _ M^^03-689-1217_F»x: 703-338-3<M5 Stay cool this summer with a RETRACTABLE AWNING from Sttnnm system w t u rvrrr\ suiDnea* We come to you to measure, advise and show samples. geldings (must be bay) and at least 16 hands to apply, and that’s no guarantee of acceptance. All donated horses go through a rigorScc Retire, Page 9 For Horse Retirement AHP A Washington, D.C. (202) 965-0500 Equine Rescue League Leesburg, Va. (703)771-1240 Equine Rescue Shenandoah, W.V. (304)876-3843 Humane Organization For Retired Standardbred Equines Church Road, Va. (804)265-5257 Large Animal Protection Society Parkesburg, Pa. (215)869-9880 Standardbred Retirement Foundation Logantown, Pa. (717)725-7979 Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Inc. Shrewsburg, NJ. (908)957-0182 ,’.V« UiJ J f Uttttf*

► Retire. From Page 8 ous screening and training process to determine suitability. For those who have worked with thoroughbreds and tried to teach them new “tricks,” imagine this: Tens of thousands of concert goers, traffic backed up for miles, horns honking and people getting rowdy. And you’re in the middle of this melee mounted on a horse who raced at the Hat track just six months ago. This isn’t an unusual situation for the officers at the Kentucky llorse Park. They work crowd and traffic control, and issue citations from horseback. In fact, they can lire a weapon and use a baton, all while in the saddle. “We teach the horses to walk up and down steps and how to walk across sheets of plastic on the ground. It’s all about building trust. We use a lot of positive reinforcement and the thoroughbreds really seem to respond,” Trooper Denny Chapman explained. Trooper Chapman is one of the few members of the force that came in with trained riding experience. Having competed on the intercollegiate level for Murray Stale University in Kentucky in both hunt seat and stock seat, he is applying his equine knowledge to his new career. Chapman added that not every mounted officer was a rider before he became a cop. Like Trooper White, Chapman hadn’t ridden much but he’s got natural balance and a really good partner. “We spend a lot of time training the horses for any situation they could encounter out on the beat,” he said. “The Metro Police are always calling us and asking us to come work downtown Lexington, but 1 would never want to leave this. “We’ve got the best facilities and the best horses. 1 can’t think of any reason to give this up,” added Chapman. Sprocket Man seems to be pleased with his second career. 1 le loves the attention and daily care. A bit of a ham, though, he apparently rides through garbage cans “looking for evidence” in the form of apple cores, according to Trooper White. Success stories abound when it comes to retired race horses doing well in second careers. From the competitive arena of show jumping to the gentle-natured animals in Special Olympic riding programs and other therapeutic setups, retirees offer a lot to riders after they leave the track. More pedigreed retirees go on to second careers as stallions and broodmares. For example. Holy Bull, the 1994 Eclipse Award winning 1 lorse of the Year, is slated to retire to stud after the ‘95 racing season. But for every Holy Bull, there are a thousand other thoroughbreds, although not as talented or well bred, that are providing excitement and enjoyment for their riders around the world. Many thoroughbreds retire from the flat track to the hunt field or show ring. The list of Virginia ‘chasing champions is far too long to list all of the horses who use the hunt field as an active time off arena. Event rider Jil Walton and her mare Patrona, a racing retiree, are topping the international charts in three-day eventing. The pair represented the United States in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. According to Walton, “Thoroughbreds are smart and they have natural speed. I can’t think of any other horse that 1 would rather ride around the Rolex [Ky.J cross country course.” Top international competitors in show jumping like Touch of Class, who won two golds at the 1984 summer Olympics in Los Angeles, are proving that racehorses can go on to even greater “heights” after they leave the track. Thanks to the patient training and care from horsemen like the troopers at the Kentucky Horse Park, many retired horses get a new lease on life and their newfound potential can be realized. 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Defining Diction: Steeplechasing Encyclopedia ' Following is a list of terms you will hear and read at the spring’s point-to-points and 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, the rider’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 Hags, which mark the courses for riders. With the lack of white painted inner and outer rails, point-topoints and hunt meets must carefully mark the bounds of the different courses with visible indicators. The timber, hurdle and Hat courses will be marked with different colors of flags. At some points on some courses, all three may converge for a portion of the course. BOXED-IN: A rider can find himself in a precarious position if he tries to find racing room where none exists, lie 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, tend to run through their tack and displace the saddle. This also provides a handy grab-strap for Discover these Distinctive Shops in Old Town Warrenton WATERLOO COURT FAffliLY r$CIU JOHN D. BORGENS, LCSW DIRECTOR ADULTS & CHILDREN INDIVIDUAL & MARITAL & FAMILY COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING^ LICENSED SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACTS —INSURANCE ACCEPTED— 208 John Marshall St Warrenton. VA 22186 Warranton 349-4537 Washington, VA 675-3512 Madison 948-3135 ‘ECectroCysis Centre PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL Charlotte D. Gabor By appointment Only Waterloo Prof. Bldg. 20A John Marshall Street Warrenton.VA. (703)349-1245 Digges Rd. Prof. Bldg. 9001 Digges Road Suite 104 Manassas. Va. (703) 355-1157 Drawing by Jack Pabis COMPLETE TRAVEL SERVICES Air - Rail - Hotel Cruises - Car - Tours WARRENTON TRAVEL 26A WATERLOO COURT 347-5581 1-800-762-9806 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 old-fashioned stuffed fences. The artificial hurdle or national fence predominates as David DeMichele and Gus Brown jump over ‘brush.’ 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. Though not as romantic as the living hedges, 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 is one of only two courses to utilize natural hedges for jumps in hurdle races. Hurdles are lour feet high, four and a half feet wide at the base and built in eight-foot sections. Four to five sections make up ah obstacle which are placed about every l/6th o! a mile. CATCH WEIGHTS: In pony, junior and mule races, riders need not weigh a prescribed amount. Obviously, riders try lor 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 a stumbling or going down. Riders try to avoid this by allowing racing room, though green or determine riders often imperil the field y racing at very close quarters, spectator can tell a horse has clipped heels if the second horse hesitates and bobbles. * Spt Term* P*8e

1994 Virginia Point-to Point Final Standings ORANGE COUNTY FOXHUNTERS SERIES 1. Roman Tent (Brad Gable).23-1/2 2. Thornton Gap (Michael Brown), Strike D'Ore (Anne Hambleton).5 Gray's Ferry (Brad Gable), Great Embrace (Aaron Donnan).5 PAGELAND OWNER/RIDER HURDLE SERIES 1. Coman Tan (Will Russell)..24 2. Military Pride (John Branscome)..........23 SEVEN CORNERS OWNER/RIDER TIMBER SERIES 1. Topeador (Ch) (Henry Wood, Jr.)... 21 2. Lone Star Lester (Bay Cockbum)...15 CAPRIOLE LADY RIDER SERIES 1. Beth Newman.......i...21-1/2 2. Michele Rouse......12 TRACKSIDE LEADING RIDER OVER FENCES 1. Bay Cockbum... 74 2. Brooks Durkee.56 SHR FRED LEADING NOVICE RIDER ON THE FLAT 1. Neil Morris... 28 2. Jake Secor.27 DOMINION SADDLERY LEADING TRAINER 1. Don Yovanovich.13-1/2 2. Mrs. D. M. Smithwick.8-1/2 EMO AGENCY LEADING RACE MARE OVER FENCES 1. Barbara Raiseman (Scott St. Clair).13 2. Avie's Hope (Marita Willoughby). 6 JUNIOR PONY RACES SMALL PONY 1. Sweet As A Song (Kyle Selby).23 2. Summer (Hannah Osier).22 MEDIUM PONY 1. Nickles and Dimes (Alexis Makarov).30 2. Lil Fritz (Leslie Hay)...14 LARGE PONY 1. Dance For Dot (Casey Hinsdale)...-.23 2. Salazar (Melissa Boxley).11 Alexis Makarov Beth Newman. SOUTHERN STATES PAIR EVENTS FAST TIME 1. Oslo (Karen Carlson) Morrocco (Doug Fout)...27 2. Get Smart (Rick Laimbeer) Bart Man (Matt Vanderwoude).. 16 JUNIOR OPTIMUM 1. Dana's Choice (Jason Jones) Diamond Bidder (Chris Reed).24 2. The Black Imp (Ashley Settle) Duke of Windsor (Laura Brown)..16 OPTIMUM 1. Aladdin's Alaska (Alice Laimbeer) Zoe (Ellen Lindner).17 Red Roger (Eric Myer) Candy Man (Joan Batterton).....17 TIMBER HORSE OF THE YEAR Lone Star Lester, Chrissy Cockburn (O), Bay Cockburn (T/R) HURDLE HORSE OF THE YEAR Military Pride, Edge Barton Stable (O), John Branscome (T/R) 1994 Virginia Steelplechase Association Final Standings LEADING OWNER 1. Mrs. Henry Stern.....36 2. Kinross Farm.20 LEADING TRAINER 1. Jimmy Day.... *1 2. Rodney Jenkins.25 LEADING RIDER 1. Patrick Cooney.40 2. Peter Walsh. 29 LEADING HURDLE HORSE 1. Wise One (G. Dennis Vaughan III).....7 2. South of Java (Mrs. Henry Stern). -7 LEADING TIMBER HORSE 1. Word of Honor (Ch) (Joseph M. Rogers)....13 2. Summit Point (Fr) (George L. Ohrstrom). .12 VSA HIGHWEIGHT FLAT 1. Sunny Boca (Kinross Farm)..8 2. Buck Tide (Jack K. Cooke).6 FILLY AND MARE TRIPLE CHALLENGE 1. Jersey Spruce (Sylvia Harrington).15 2. Miss Moppett (Whiteford Manor).7 Fall Steeplechase Schedule Sept. 10 Shenandoah Races, Mt. Jackson, 1 p.m. Sept. 23 Fairfax Races, Leesburg, 2 p.m. Sept. 24 Foxfield Races, Charlottesville, 1 p.m. Oct. 7,8 Virginia Fall Races, Middleburg, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14 Morven Park Races, Leesburg, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 21 International Gold Cup Races, The Plains, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Fall Colors Race Meet, Mt. Jackson, 1 p.m. Nov. 4 Montpelier Races, Montpelier Station, 12:30 p.m. See the Times-Democrat for ‘Chasing news throughout the Spring! The Warrenton Hunt INVITES YOU TO THE FIFTY-FOURTH RUNNING OF THE WARRENTON HUNT POINT-TO-POINT (7) RACES AIRUE RACE COURSE WARRENTON, VIRGINIA SATURDAY, MARCH 18,1995 POST TIME 1 P.M. Telephone 703-347-4748 POINT TO POINT RACES SUNDAY, MARCH 19,1995 FIRST RACE - 12 NOON MONTPELIER RACECOURSE MONTPELIER STATION, VA. GENERAL ADMISSION $5 RESERVED PARKING AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION CALL 804-980-9926 No Dogs Please

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Coveted Cups Entice Competitors The thrill of the ‘chase is only half of what steeplechasing is about; other gratification can come in a solid silver package. Riders are not only chasing after glory on the racecourse —1 the spoils of the victors on Virginia point-to-pointing circuit are magnificent and sought after honors. What the day-tripping specta Times-Democrat File Photo The Arundel Papers Trophy for Seven Corners series. i Middlebuvg SPORTS & ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY “Serving The Equestrian Athlete” RICHARD JACKSON, P.T., O.C.S. ■ Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist ■ IGPT Certified Manual therapist KATHLEEN JACKSON, P.T. 204 E. FEDERAL ST. ■ P.O. BOX 1769 MIDDLEBURG, VA 22117 687-6565 ^ - , I. .> I I I lln ,, „ . . t ha! tor sees at each race meeting is usually a table filled with lovely julep cups and a number of larger, perpetual trophies, often set up for viewing near the steward’s stand. Race trophies provide tangible memories of each thrill and chill on the course. But it is the year-end honor that carries the weight, literally. Year-end trophies and prizes are for those persistent, successful runners who make the spring season in its entirety. Lovely silver pieces adorn winning homes for one year; though if the same horse, or rider, or combination wins an award for three years (or sometimes the requirement is five years,) the trophy is retired. Customarily, one retiring a trophy secures a suitable replacement. Twelve year-end championships are offered in the Virginia point-to-point season. The Seven Corners Championship, with points awarded to horses in designated owner-rider timber races throughout the spring, is one award that has been recently retired and placed back into circulation. Henry Wood’s nearly indomitable Topeador was the series champion five times, but has placed another trophy into circulation for the future series champs. The Seven Comers series is sponsored by Arundel Communications. Pageland Farm near Casanova is the sponsor of the Pageland OwnerRider Hurdle Series. Like owner-riders over timber, points are awarded to horse and rider combinations throughout the season in special condition races. Prizes for individual races in recent years have been lovely crystal letter openers, which, added to the silver plates offered by Pageland, inspire fierce competition to the finish line each week. Orange County Hunt sponsors the Foxhunter’s 1 imber Series, again a series of conditional races at most point-to-point meets. In pony racing competition, the Arundel family, long supporters of junior riders and their equestrian education, sponsor special trophies for year-end winners in small, medium and large divisions competing in the pint-sized dashes. Mrs. D.M. Smithwick sponsors the S.H.R. Fred Plate award given to the leading novice rider on the circuit in memory of her father, a long-time area thoroughbred horseman. Pairs event competitors are also chasing more than optimum limes each week — Mill Run Feed in Aldie gives special trophies for season-end high scores in optimum time and junior optimum time. A further trophy is given to the winners of the fast time division by the Warrenton Hunt in memory of past huntsman and avid pointto-point horseman Michael Power. Special awards not limited to conditional divisions include the Make The Move trophy, given by the Gunnell family in memory of their lovely hurdler to Virginia’s Hurdle Horse of the Year, an award voted upon by a panel of sportswriters. The silver dish is decorative and embellished with names of prolific hurdlers past. Likewise, an award sponsored by the Coach Stop restaurant in Middleburg is given to the spring’s leading timber horse, an award also voted upon by sportswriters in Sec Trophies, Page 19 Photo by Douglas Lees Warrenton’s Bill Prime accepts a handsome bowl for Shell Out’s victory at the Middleburg Races. YOU knOW it's Springtime in Ridy^ When it's tin* for the cHHgy sixtyThn SATURDAY, APRIL IF Fairgrounds on Strawberry Hill University Row, Carriages, Bagpipes, and more! Seven Races - $68,000 presented hy Atlantic Rural Exposition, Inc. to benefit The Richmond Symphony For information on the Races and Strawberry Hill Race Week > #*»♦«< .8,0^/228-3200 Virginia Country UviNOgi Builders of Custom Modular Homes * Discover the Superior Quality * Discover the Flexibility * Discover the Savings in Time ic Money 1 Call 703-777*714 ■

Haute Couture... Swathed In Silk By BETSY BRANSCOME Timcs-( (immunity Newspapers Staff Writer Though not a single worm gave its life for the racing silks of modern steeplechasing, “silks” is still the appellation employed to designate a racehorse owner’s distinctive color choices lor his rider. With the coming of the new spring season, couturiers of Paris and Milan thrust upon the fashion world their newest designs — fashions in delectable colors dripping with style. Imagine the scandal that would ensue if two designers dressed customers in identical colors and patterns. No less a disaster would eventuate if two jockeys appeared paddock-side dressed in solid red silks. Fortunately for the thoroughbred racing world, unless riders represent two horses running for the same owner, this debacle will never happen. Racehorse owners must register their silks —- collectively the jacket and helmet cover — with one of two racing organizations prior to sanctioned competition. Ihough unsanclioned point-topoint racing holds to slightly less stringent requirements, identical silks for opposing entries in even an unsanctioned race are unlikely and race patrons can rest assured that if they are rooting for the “red with white cross-sashes,” there will be but one horse to cheer. In 1530 England, Henry VI11 saw the merit of colors of distinction to visibly separate his own runners from other runners, f rom that time forth, most British thoroughbred owners suited their riders in colored jackets most often matching those of their estate livery. Formal registry of owners’ silks dates to 1762. That year, the English Jockey Club in Newmarket, Suffolk, made it compulsory for owners to adopt one particular color or combination of colors to signify their entry. The Duke for instance, chose the simple color of "straw" for his runners at that October race meet. The same silks are used to this day by the Duke’s descendants, making his the oldest on record. American racing, about 80 years behind the crown, began registering silk color combinations in 1840. Modern horse owners at See Silks, Page 18 1 RUGGED AS ALL - ^ OUTDOORS SPECIAL o% FINANCING , AVAIL ABLE, t Thru 5/31/95, Quality Is The Driving Force. CubCadeL Cub Cadet 0 27 HP 3-Cylinder Diesel Engine 0 Direct Fuel Injection 0 Hydrostatic Drive 0 Selectable 2- or 4-Wheel Drive 0 Live Rear PTO 540 rpm 0 Live Mid PTO 2000 rpm 0 CAT. 1 3-Pt. Hitch With Position Control 0 Tilt Steering Wheel 0 Hydrostatic Power Steering 0 Wet Disc Brakes 0 Step-Through Design 0 Foldable ROPS CULPEPER MOTOR COKr. 401 James Madison Hwy. • Culpeper, VA (703) 825-8381»(800) 432-1711 DEFINITIONS T T FRONT BACK HALVES TRIANGULAR THIRDS YOKE TRIANGULAR panel | DIAGONAL I QUARTERS PANEL BRACES HOOP - TWO HOOPS SASH CROSS SASHES CHEVRONS STAR CROSS triangle BALL DOTS BALL SASH DIAMOND FRAME DIAmOn 0 HOOP ( DIAMONDS BLOCKS (multiple hoops STRIPES SLEEVES HALVES HOOP TWO HOOPS DOTS CIRCLE CHEVRONS multiple HOOPS DIAC. QUARTERS STRIPES BLOCKS DIAMONDS J L The Jockey Club produces a definition table from which racehorse owners can choose and design their own, personalized ‘silks.’ A limitless range of colors exists. SUPERTANE GAS CORPORA) I ON PROPANE Better Energy. A better future. Efficient Abundant. Economical

Proud Sponsor Of The J[gdies ’ Timber Series Jor all your equine needs, see your participating-Southern States dealer: Front Royal, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, Middleburg, Purcellville, Vienna Or contact your area representative: (Northern VA) Ronnie Zito (800) 485-4116 (Central VA) Mark Roberts (800) '584-8662 23 SOUTHERN STATES ► Silks From Page 17 U.S. flat tracks must register their silks with the Jockey Club in New York, though some stales require state registration. Registration rules are fairly straightforward — silks must be singularly identifying and unlike any other. As every solid color of the rainbow has been long reserved by racing dynastys, patterns and designs are virtually limitless — any combination of chevrons, sashes, hoops, diamonds, spots, checks, quarters, halves, stripes and some symbols can be used for silks, though nothing of a commercial nature is acceptable. The National Steeplechase Association in Fair Hill, Md., has its own registry separate from the Jockey Club. To run a horse in a sanctioned meet, colors must be on file with the NSA. Mrs. Ambrose Clark has the oldest NSA silks on record — her light blue silks with yellow sash have been seen ‘chasing around American courses since 1912. Colors are the identifying mark by which horses are instantly recognized — who can forget, the cerise valentines on a pink body signifying Mrs. Miles Valentine, or the distinctive green and white halves of Augustin Stables, or the characteristic red with white cross-sashes of Hamilton-based owner-trainer Joe Rogers? For contemporary usage, the term “silk” is an adorable misnomer — no silk is seen on today’s course, what with the advent of tough nylon blends and even more modern aerodynamic “go-fast silks” that keep the weight of the clothing light. But with the less stringent weight requirements of See You At The Races steeplechase races, jump riders often don sweater silks on cold days, a very neat and professional turnout according to the weather. At unsanctioned point-to-point competition, rules are more relaxed and some first-timers have simply purchased off-the-rack samples from local tack shops as they feel out the new sport, a perfectly acceptable alternative if the sample does not match an existing local pattern. Sweaters or neat turtlenecks are also- seen and in foxhunter and other series competition, hunt attire is often the rule, not the exception. A well-turned-out rider — from the top of his neatly-fitting helmet cover to his freshly polished black boots, is a representative of the horse, its owner, trainer, groom and often a number of hangers-on and well-wishers. Neatness and polish are a tribute to the seriousness of the sport. It begins with the carefully chosen colors and patterns. As in all racing contests, it ends with the placing judges, whose job is made easier by having brightly colored jackets to follow. Times-Community Newspapers Staff Pholo/Belsy Branscome A wide variety of colors and designs — stripes, hoops, dots - exist in choosing silks to fit an owner’s concept. msxiacun -'-ZJhff ^Bazns custom design and build stables • bams • arenas 703-349-9509 or 703-592-3232 • QI4 t^eiaLit -in Ctmt ajtaiMmuit dtMym, aomuJUu^ $ ' fnbjiel 'miunufiraiuL * Awarded Virginia’s Governor's Cup Golden Cluster as the Outstanding ± Purveyor i Virginia Wi wine • champagne • cheese deli-meal • bread • bagels Virginia-made products gill k picnic basket* k mote Leesburg Vintner 29 South King * Leesburg Virginia * ; .Phone & Fax: 777-3322 - >' M l- 9 6 • Sat 9-5 • Sun 12-5

Times-Community Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome Dominion’s Frank Horn offers the trainer prize to Don and Clancy Yovanovich. ► Trophies From Page 16 the area. Horses winning these trophies can come from any division, or none, on the point-to-point circuit, though most usuatly a horse tends to dominate one series or another in such a way that he draws the admiration of fans and competitors alike to earn the championship. Trackside radio program sponsors the award for leading rider of the year, with points earned in races over fences throughout the spring. Dominion Saddlery is the sponsor for the leading trainer award, while Southern States sponsors the year-end trophy lor the NSA’s 100th W ith its I OOth birthday rapidly approaching, the National Steeplechase Ass’n announced a 1995 centennial celebration. I he centennial will be the centerpiece for many things in 1995, including a hew NSA logo, a steeplechasing exhibit at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga, special events, and a hindraising campaign designed to ensure the sport’s future. The National Steeplechase Association was formed February 15, 1895 in New York City by August Belknont, H. DeCourcy Forbes, Samuel S. Howland, James O. Green, and Frederick Gebhard. The original directors modeled the organization alter 1 he Jockey Club, which formed in 1894. Forty race meets are sanctioned in 12 states, a book printed, and the sport offers $4 million in purses and 1 million in attendance. -s MILLWOOD HORSE CENTER, INC. P.0 Box 272 Millwood. VA 22646 (703)837-2355 Boarding + Lessons Training# Sales Indoor Arena Shows ♦ Clinics ♦ Dressage Combined Training & leading lady rider over timber. The EMO Agency' gives a special award to the leading race mare of the year, which, added to the Gorky Park stallion award (a service to that Upperville-based sire) given by Dresden Farm, makes for fierce distaffer competition. Photo by Douglas Lees Michele Rouse accepts the huge Clarke Courier Cup. Photo by Douglas Lees Mrs. T.A. Randolph, left, Mrs. Harcourt Lees and Mrs. Walter B. Eaton admire the trophies from 1968. GEORGETOWN .RACES To Benefit Georgetown University Medical Center Sponsored by: For Information on Railside Spaces and Corporate bntertatnment Packages Contact: Georgetown University Medical Center 2115 Wisconsin Avenue • Washington, DC 20007 (202) 784-4483 " 1 "TT i

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Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome Bay Cockburn and wife Chrissy accept Lone Star Lester’s ’94 timber title. ► Champ From Page 5 “So, I moved back near Naas and opened a stable. Arthur Moore would send me horses to break, and 1 trained a few myself, hunting and qualifying for owners. 1 was in the special stable that had been built for Nijinsky II, though he never actually lived there. It was a nice yard,” needless to say. It was at this time that Cockbum began creeping into the Vvcokm Pastu PASTURE SEED Custom Blended pasture seed for sale •6 standard seed mixes • Includes delivery • Competitively priced Richmond endophyte-free tall fescue available Now offering expert, professional pasture care in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Prince William Counties. Call todai/ to schedule an appointment for consultation. 938-8862 or 335-8700 . P.O. Box 774 • Vienna, Virginia 22183-0774^/ ^ ‘ : .. foxhunting business. He had hunted extensively as a child, learning much from his father, who took great interest in hounds and their work. In addition, he had qualified most of Moore’s hunter chasers, so he knew many of the stall of the Kildare pack. “1 was asked to be an honorary whip,” t’oekburn said. “That lasted from 1980 until."86.” American Travels In 1987, Cockburn answered a call to travel once again to America, to work at Middleburg's Salamander Farm for steeplechase and Hat trainer fom Pratt. After hunting the season, C’ockburn entered the stateside racing game, riding his first winner, locally bred Colonel Kerfoot, at Great Meadow in May 1988. He had paired up with Hamilton horseman Joe Rogers that same spring — riding his first IJ.S. race on Roses and Drums — and the rest, as they say, is history. From a long line of hunting and racing horsemen himself. Photo by Douglas Levs Thanks Henry has gone on to another stable, but he first provided Cockburn with a number of timber wins. Rogers had for years Keen at the top of the Commonwealth’s steeplechasing charts as owtj^r, trainer and rider, but unmL, Cockburn came on as stable rider, Rogers’ stable was in a dry spell. “We didn’t have quite the stable full back then as we do now,” Cockburn explained, saying though, that the Rogers stable reevolved into a force to be reckoned with, as he rode such prolific winners as Word of I lonor. Imperial Morn, The Centurion, Forty Dancers, Song of Songs and Heart of Oak, among others, for Joe Rogers and wife Donna. In a new homeland, Cockburn found himself strangely at home in northern Virginia, making his mark in the hunt field as well as on the racecourse. In addition to riding most of the Rogers’ racehorses, Cockburn found himself whipping-in to joint-master Rogers for the Loudoun Hunt, eventually taking over as huntsman. Further Americanization of Cockburn’s life resulted from his marriage to the former Chrissy Keyes in September of 1989. Changes that followed included their daughter Katie Blaker bom in October of 1990. Son Sam Crosby was born in October of 1992. The Cockburns live in Maryland just north of Leesburg, though they a cottage in Hamilton as well. “I like riding over hurdles just as well as 1 like riding over timber," Cockburn said, adding that though stiff timber jumping efforts were more like the steeplechase fences found in his homeland, he finds racing over hurdles equally challenging in this country. Proof positive of his comfort levels over both obstacles: in 1994, he trained and rode wife Chrissy’s Lone Star Lester to a trio of timber triumphs to be voted champion timber runner in the state, lie also guided hurdlers Damascake, Key To The Abbey, Murray’s Ruler and Secret Raise to win for the title. l imber runners Imperial Morn and Word of I lonor, both of whom Cockburn rode to win previously over hurdles, added to his yearend, nine-win tally. Cockburn said he has four in training for the spring, in addition to riding the bulk of Dr. Rogers’ runners. What goes around, comes around. Champion rider in 1990, ’91, ’93 and '94, he draws deeply on his heritage on the racecourse and in the hunt field. It shows. WORTHS 27 North Loudoun Street • Old Town Winchester (703)662-6751 Better • Dresses • Blouses Women's • Sportswear Clothing • Knits • Accessories Petite, Medium, and Large Sizes Personal Service A Specialty _House Charges • Credit Cards * Liy-aways ? Internet ^ Access Fauquier & Culpeper Is Getting Closer data 347-0827 14.4k baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity term vtlOO login as guest password guest for current information jp Voice (703) 547-4057 6

Competition Paced For Fun And Foxhunters At Races By LAURA BROWN Times (ommumlv Newspapers Special Writer For everyone out there that loves the thought of going in a race, but isn’t quite ready for oneon-one steeplechasing, pair racing is perhaps the best answer. It gives riders the chance to go at their own, chosen speed, with the option of going for fast time trophies when the comfort levels rise with the blood. Hunter paces are timed events over natural hunting country, learns of two are given a prescribed course, which they have to complete at what they think is a lair hunting pace. Each couple has the chance to walk the course ahead of time. The so-called “optimum time” is not revealed to riders until after the event, so half the mystique is in the educated guesswork it takes to determine how fast or slow the pace-setters took a particular course. The first event of the hunter pace season was sponsored by the Bull Run Hunt on Feb. 19. The next chance for riders will be the Casanova Hunt Hunter Pace, on feb. 26, and the season will continue through the newly added Loudoun Hunt West on April 22. Hunter paces are spread all throughout the Virginia Piedmont, with almost every area hunt club sponsoring a competition. Year-end points are accrued for fierce seasonal competition. Trophies are awarded in each of a trio of distinctive sections for different age levels of riders. There are three divisions for riders to choose from: fast time, optimum time and junior optimum (if the age is right.). The point of the fast time division is simply to see which pair ofhorse and rider teams can finish the course the fastest. The fasttime division often acts as a precursor to more formal racing by hunter riders. Many of the competitors in the foxhunter’s timber division, a regular point-to-point race section, started their competitive life in the hunter pace ranks. The adult optimum and junior optimum teams are racing to see who can come the closest to the set time. I lunter pacing in the spring is often followed by a summer off for horse and rider alike, with serious riding starting back in the fall with the hunter trials circuit. [Writer Laura Brown, a student at Fauquier High School, hunts and competes regularly in a variety of 4-H shows and hunter pace events. J STORAGE • FARM • COMMERCIAL • BARNS • ARENAS ►18478 Industrial Dr., Culpeper, Va. (703) 825-3633 BANKRUPTCY G«t advice by s listening to our radio show on 1420 AM 7 Saturday 9:45 am Creditor Problems? Garnishments? Unemployed? Being Sued? Foreclosure Problems? > (Y0U CAN KEEp yQUR HOUSE!) FREE CONSULTATION John Carter Morgan, Jr Attorney-at-Law 703-34-9-3232 Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome Pacing through woods and fields, hunter riders can enjoy all of the competition and few of the dangers of racing in their very own special division at the point-to-points. \ Where To Find The Pacing Action: Feb. 26 - Casanova Hunt Hunter Pace. Mt. Sterling Farm, Warrenton. (703) 788-4806 March 4 - Rappahannock Hunt Hunter Pace. Thornton Hill Farm, Sperryville. (703) 547-2993. March 12- Blue Ridge Hunt Hunter Pace. Lakeville Farm, Millwood. (703) 837-2262. March 19- Warrenton Hunt Hunter Pace. Warrenton Hunt Kennels. (703) 347-4748. March 25- Piedmont Fo* Hounds Hunter Pace. Salem Course, Upperville. (703) 592-3032. April 1 - Orange County Hunt Hunter Pace. Locust Hill Farm, Middleburg. (703) 687-6242. April 9 - Orange County Old-Fashioned Point-to-Point. Oakendale, Middleburg. (703) 253-5247. April 9 - Old Dominion Hounds Hunter Pace. Ben Venue Farm, Ben Venue. (703) 364-2725. April 22 - Loudoun Hunt West Hunter Pace. Morven Park, Leesburg. (703) 777-2575. Graysportcoat (shown at left) and Mount Rose (GB) are just two of the Steeplechase horses sold at auction by Horsemen’s Bloodstock Services America's Only Auction for Steeplechase Prospects . Servicing All Your Flat, Steeplechasing & Timber Needs for both Public Sale or Priiwte Treaty Telephone *410771*0900* Toll-Free: 800*427*1115 • Fax 410771*0901

’Chasing And Its Set Requirements Playin’ By The Rules (Of Racing) By BETSY BRANSCOME Times Community Newspapers Staff Writer Rules may have been made to be broken, but such is certainly not the case in Virginia Steeplechase Association racing and on the Virginia point-to-point circuit. Competition is fierce along all levels of racing in these parts and the gradual evolution of the current set of rules and regulations has added a certain degree of professionalism in the sport of point-topointing, including some series events that are populated, by definition, only by amateurs. For the railbird that attends one, or maybe two, hunt race meetings per season, a more thorough understanding of the whys and wherefores of the rules can add greatly to the understanding of impassioned scorekeeping by the players themselves. Series Rules The Foxhunter’s Series, which is sponsored by the Orange County Hunt, for instance, includes a set of very straightforward rules. Even the weekend rider-spectator who occasionally hunts with any of the area foxhounds can appreciate what it takes to “qualify” a horse to race in the Foxhunter’s races. Imagine a primed, fit thoroughbred often more suited to the racetrack than the hunt field, that is required to hunt no less than “nine times, at least half the hunting day by the legal owner or lessee or family member with any recognized foxhunting pack during the current season,” according to the rules. Masters of foxhounds where the horses hunt must certify that the horse and rider did in fact hunt “fairly” and stay out most of the day, guarding against any attempt to attend a meet and first cast, then fade quietly back to the vans. Foxhunter competitors, then, are not just an interesting throwback to the dawn of steeplechasing, with slightly heavier weights carried by riders in hunting attire - far from it. Instead, both the horses and riders in the Foxhunter’s Series are at once serious contenders and legitimate hunting stock. A horse capable of wearing both hats is a special animal. Racing fans armed with the The One-Stop Shop For Complete Home Decorating Service 703-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 i.i.Mfi.i.i.Wwryri* WE SPECIALIZE IN Floor Coverings carpets, vinyls, tile, hardwood, ceramic Window Treatments drapes, valances, louvers, blinds made in our workroom Slip Covers and Re-Upholstery, Oriental Rugs Residential, Commercial Free Estimates & Delivery, Shop At Home Service Highway 211, one mile west of Poet Office, Amissville, Virginia Times Community Newspapers Staff Pholo/Bctsy Branscomc Point-to-point specialists have a number of divisions to ’chase through the spring. knowledge of what it takes to make a qualified hunter can far better appreciate the dedication of the horsemen involved. Moreover, riders in the Foxhunter’s Series must wear “hunting attire and tack; no race or exercise saddles; no racing boots or breeches,” according to the rules. Any rider who has galloped racehorses can attest to the fact that riding low in the saddle at race speeds is far more natural in a saddle made for racing; yet foxhunter competitors must stay true to the series and keep their regular tack — adding lead as required for the official weight of 165 pounds. The Seven Corners OwnerRider Timber Series, sponsored by Arundel Communications, is only slightly less exacting. Riders in these timber are allowed to use race tack and to wear silks and racing boots. But the horses also must have been qualified by “hunting six or more times and for at least half the hunting day by the legal owner or lessee or family member with any foxhunting or beagle pack during the current season.” The Owner-Rider Series rules read slightly different regarding the proof of the hunt attendance. They state that “the owner’s word to be proper certification of this qualification. Any questions to be resolved by the MFH of the hunts with which the horse has been hunted.” Weights in this series are distinctive as well: the base weight is 180 pounds, with an additional three pounds assessed for each Seven Comers win during the given season, up to a total of 186 pounds. Mares are allowed a five-pound allowance. Sometimes it happens in this series that the riders of all of the entries personally weigh in at quite a bit less than the minimum 180 pounds. In this case, if all riders agree, the base weight may be lowered to, say, 160 pounds (for rider, clothing and tack) with the penalties for victories added on lop of the reduced base weight. It only takes one rider who weighs more than that to keep the weights at the same, extremely testing, level of 180 and up. As any amateur handicapper knows, a horse’s talent and ability can be diminished by carrying weight over long distances and the average Seven Comers race is at least 2 1/2 miles. These horse and rider partnerships, too, deserve every last cheer when on the course. The Pageland Owner-Rider Hurdle Series is still, for the most part, an amateur division, as by its very name the races require that the rider also be the owner (or a direct relative). This takes on true meaning when the spectator realizes that professional jockeys are not allowed to own and race steeplechase horses. Of course, an easy way around that is to ride a family-owned horse, and that is perfectly legal, yet most of the runners tend to be legitimate amateur riders riding stable stars. The Novice Rider Series, sponsored by Mrs. D.M. Smithwick, carries no rules about the horses that run, but riders must meet certain requirements. 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► Terms From Page 10 COLT: Until a male horse reaches his fourth birthday, he is called a colt. After that, if left uncasterated, he becomes a stallion. DAM: The mother of a horse. FILLY: A female thoroughbred up to its fourth birthday is called a filly. Following Jan. 1 of her fourth year, she is referred to as a mare. FURLONG: The standard measurement of racing distances, a furlong equals I /8th of a mile, 220 yards or 660 feet. FLAK JACKET: (also vest, body protector) The National Steeplechase 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 lit under the silks, often anchored by a tail between the legs. Made of high-density foam, the upper body protector protects the body somewhat from impact injuries and bruising. (•ELDING: An altered male horse is called a gelding. The vast majority of steeplechase runners are geldings. Experts say that the breeding value of a stallion is such that the inherent hazards of steeplechasing are not always worth the risk. Stallions also tend to resent brushing through stiff fences for obvious reasons. Mares are sometimes seen racing in steeplechases, and there have been many champion mares in the sport. However, it is popularly believed that in an equal contest, a male 'vill beat a female most times. We’ll see. IN-HAND: If a horse runs under moderate control at less than his top speed, while still retaining a kick for the end, he is said to be in-hand. The converse, when a horse is running for all he is worth at the rider’s urging, is called “ridden-out.” LEAD: Depending on the pronunciation, this word has two very different meanings. The metal, lead, is used by riders to make the prescribed weight for r their race. A lead pony is generally a quieter companion for a racehorse as he travels to the paddock and, often accompanying a more fractious runner all the way to the start. 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 Hat but remain a maiden, for instance, over hurdles. In 1992, the first-ever millionaire on the Hat to race over fences made his initial start, and victory, at the Morven Park races in October. Hodges Bay was impressive in his maiden triumph. NOVICE: In sanctioned competition, 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. For point-to-point purposes, this is often simplified into horses that have not won three times. OLD-FASHIONED POINTTO-POINT: This is a cross-country race for fox-hunters. The contestants choose their own lines through fields and woods between designated check points. UKf-tuUKSt: a norse is off course when he leaves the prescribed course between the Hags. A rider also may choose to leave the course, described left-course, if he feels that the horse is not quite right, lie may also be forced off course by a mistake on the part ol another horse or rider. II a rider leaves the course, he may continue if he re-enters the course at the same place he went oil, but only il he has not taken an obstacle out of order. RUN-DOWN: Steeplechasers place great stress on their fragile forelegs while stretched out racing at speeds often in excess of 35 miles per hour. 1 he back of the fetlock (ankle) can hyperextend and make contact with the ground when running, drainers place rundown bandages on the front, and sometimes the back legs to protect the delicate sesamoid bone and the skin against abrasion. SET-DOWN: (also suspended) If a ridet causes another to be impeded during a race, the infraction is reviewed by the stewards and he risks being disqualified. 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This serves like a starting line. The horses form a circle. Horse number one is then told to break the circle and leads his competitors into a straight line across the tape. The riders are called to turn for the tape, then the band is released, popping across the course. Riders complain that the tape has been known to fail, though. More popular is the old-fashioned walk-up start which simply entails riders forming a line then turning toward two llagnien for the start.In either 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 Photo by Douglas I ,ees This shot from Casanova depicts, among other things, a breast collar, run-downs, a lead pad and flak jacket. be jumped dear 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 outrun their conditions, or if their jumping style would suit timber racing better. 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 tip the 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. 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► History From Page 26 breath, I spur my old gelding in the sides and he responds (with bewilderment, 1 believe) and went galloping head strong toward “yon steeple." I could hear Eddie behind me swearing things that he would apologize for the next morning at mass. The gist of his message was that I wa,s a “dirty rat” and “stole the start." - So we race along head to toe, oyer the first stone wall and the next hedge. At the corner of Ole Man Gallagher's sheep field we turn sharply right and head toward the big open ditch, the one we never jump while chasing the fox, if given the choice. Eddie lands in front, and gathering his reins and speeds away from us. My gelding is tired and I should have swallowed my pride and pulled up, but I’m Irish. I had to keep going. Eddie is still within my sight the last time he looked over his shoulder to check my progress. 1 can make out a victorious smirk on that rosy face — that is, until his mare stumbles in the soft going and he topples off in a most unflattering heap. 1 pull up just long enough to see that he was in one piece and, once satisfied, ask my gelding to canter the final furlong to the steeple at St. Buttevant. . Eddie shortly joined me in front of the stately stone church. Out of breath, we both slide down from our mounts and lay exhausted and exalted in the peat roadway. Our horses cool down quickly in the evening air. We loose the cinches and lead them home. We empty the rest of Eddie’s flask en route, though not much was left following his dismount. Of alf the grand days I’ve ever had foxhunting, the day Sir Edmond Blake and 1 chased steeples was by far the grandest. I wonder if anyone else will believe our tall tale, or remember the day in weeks to come? 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