Rappahannock News, September 17, 1997

Rappahannock County's Newspaper Since 1877 274994 LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA 1100 CAPITOL ST **C0 1 1 ■ / 20th Year ... No. 38 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1997 Times Community Newspapers rest made m arson case By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer A juvenile has been arrests ed in connection with last week’s burning of buildings, equipment and supplies, belonging to the Rappahannock Athletic Association, at Stuart Field in Amissville. The youth was charged with arson, breaking and entering and grand larceny, according to Rappahannock County Sheriff Gary Settle, and is being held in detention awaiting trial. Settle said he anticipates another arrest shortly of a second juvenile involved in the same incident. He further added that an adult may also be charged as an accessory after the fact in the crime. The deputies have recovered some of the items reported stolen from the RAA. One of the juveniles involved cooperated with ‘ the sheriff’s office and told them where some of the stolen items, dumped near the county line, could be found. The sheriff’s office was ready to issue a search warrant but obtained consent to search a Rappahannock residence where they found other items also stolen from the RAA. “We spent a lot of man hours, nonstop, with people pulling double and triple shifts, to get this case solved,” said Settle. “Deputy Connie Compton did a tremendous job, exerted a lot of effort and demonstrated her professionalism in the handling of this case. Her initial steps in executing the protocol we’ve set up helped get the case moving expeditiously. She made a lot of good decisions from the get go.” Settle also acknowledged the help and assistance of the Culpeper Sheriffs Office in the matter. John Ferdetta, of the RAA, said that organization’s board met last week to hear reports from the sheriff and to decide how to proceed. New RAA president Fred Naramore may be reached at 937-5367. The RAA will accept donations through their mailing address: RAA, P.O. Box 104, Amissville, 20106. They are looking into setting up a special account at Rappahannock National Bank. See ARSON, Page A8 Here it comes! Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN Brian Taylor, of Rappahannock’s No. 1 team, kicks the soccer ball in the game against the Culpeper Boomers on Sept. 13. Town Council establishes Steering Committee By Galen C. McBride Last Wednesday night, the Tbwn Council gave the nod to part one of Tbwir Planner Milton Herd’s draft proposal of preparing an updated Tbwn Comprehensive Plan. This action was a follow-up to the Aug. 25 joint session of the Town Planning Commission and Town’s Future Committee. Members met to discuss Herd’s recommendations for strategic planning and the all-important citizens’ Steering Committee. Many attending the town council meeting came expressly to find out which of the 30 volunteers would be approved as members of the committee. Committee chair Ray Gooch gave a brief summary of the meeting, commending Herd’s experience and skill as a both a facilitator and planner. Herd “feels very strongly that the opportunity for planning is here. He exhibited a wonderful ability to bring people out,” said Gooch. “The general feeling was that (the planning proposal) was a fairly tight package,” and that “the survey was a part of planning for the future.” » The citizens’ steering committee is one of the most important aspects of the proposal. Thirty peo Happenings This Week • Sept 18, at 7:30 p.m. the Architectural Review Board meets at the town hall. • Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. RAAC presents “Sling Blade” at the Theatre. • Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. the first annual Rappahannock RoughRide, a charity bicycle tour, starts at the Trinity Episcopal Church. For information call Merrill Strange at 937-5858 or Jean Lillard at 675-3670. •Sept. 20, at 3:45 p.m. Rappahannock County’s Republican Rally at the Washington Fire Hall, and barbecue chicken dinner at 3 p.m. • Sept. 21, at 3 p.m.The Magic Box, an original children’s show, at the Theatre. • Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. the Library Board meets at the library. • Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. the County Board of Zoning Appeals meets at the courthouse. • Sept. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. the VDOT public hearing at RCHS. Rappahannock Newt P O. Boa 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540)675-3088 (fax) pie, not 31 as reported in the council meeting, have volunteered to serve on the committee. Their names have been posted on the town hall and post office bulletin boards. According to Gooch, “Mr. Herd strongly supports that all volunteers show up at the first public meeting. He thinks that if the steering committee goes wrong, the whole process goes wrong.” County volunteers outnumber town residents by two-to-one. “We are the county seat and the focus of much of what happens in the county,” Gooch continued. “Tm not predisposed against county residents, but things should be balanced between the town and county residents. (After all), this is the town planning for the future of the town.” Gooch and Mayor Stewart Willis summa rized the duties of the steering committee. The purpose of the committee, emphasized Gooch, toBehroadly representative of the interests of the town. The committee is not a voting committee to make policy decisions. They wifi be made by the public at large and in the public meetings. Basically (the steering committee) is a consulting body for the consultant.” Town resident Fawn Evenson expressed concern that such a large committee would have to operate under clear ground rules. Willis agreed. “I talked with Mr. Herd and he said (30 people) is too big for a committee, but (he also) thinks it would do more damage to cut down now. (We should) plow ahead with the full group and not do formal appointment of the steering committee now.” “It’s the consultant’s committee,” reminded Gooch. “What he can do is identify a core group of interested people. I would like to leave discretion to the consultant. He has to work with the committee. His reputation is on the line. “This is the first time in the history of the town we will have a professionally prepared long-range strategic plan. He will draft the initial draft of the comprehensive plan.” Evenson wanted assurance that “after the fall off, the executive committee will still have to be representative of the town.” Gooch said that, with so many public hearings and workshops, much of that would be up to the townspeople whether or not they are actually appointed members of the steering committee. See COMMITTEE, Page AS Joint health and income survey schedule By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Wastewater Survey Committee Chairman Charles Tompkins reported at last Wednesday’s Tbwn Council meeting that final arrangements are being made for the joint sanitation and income survey by the County Health Department and representatives of the Southeast Area Regional Community Assistance Project (SEARCAP). On Oct. 15 and 16, survey team members will go house-tohouse to meet and talk with residents, property owners and business establishments. The team will gather information op household income, number of occupants, types of wastewater systems, and problems being experienced on the properties. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Even final reports will be summarized so that individual properties and people cannot be identified. Some citizens expressed confusion about the income survey and an earlier one. The first survey was conducted but not completed, so all information is being updated, even in those households that provided information previously. The sanitation survey, though being done at the same time, is not part of the income survey. Tompkins skid, “SEARCAP and the Health Department are building a team thing. It should make our feasibility study cheaper and more detailed, and our hired consultant, <XMilton Herd), won’t have to do that work.” In the past, there has been some alarm because of fears that the Health Department would use negative information against property owners somehow. “But,” said Tompkins, “we are assured repeatedly by the Health Department that occupancy permits will not be revoked. Problems in the past resulted from neighbors’ complaints, not surveys.” This information was also confirmed earlier this month by the Rappahannock News in an exclusive interview with Charles Shepherd, environmental health manager and supervisor of the Virginia Department of Health’s 9th District. Said Shepherd, “This is just a survey. We will not come back and use it to penalize people some time later. We don't want to embarrass citizens in any way, or put them in jeopardy.” Town Attorney Frank Reynolds pointed out that “the reason for the income survey is to obtain government funding (for any new wastewater treatment plant the town may need). If we need a new system, (and we have not submitted the income data), we will have to pay for it ourselves." Citizens are encouraged to be available and cooperate with the survey team. Experts on the team will be able to piece information gathered from the surveys with information from county soil maps and other sources to assess the situation on each property. Tbmpkins explained that "an assessment will be made whether or not you have input. There are a lot of places in town where the situation is unknown (because the sewage system or septic field is so old £or the property has changed See SURVEY, Page AS School board looking ahead By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Dr. David Gangel, superintendent of schools, asked the Rappahannock County School Board, at their meeting last week, for approval to give Trigon stock, currently valued at $196,225.72, to the county supervisors. He explained that he was waiting for Peter Luke, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the county, to give his opinion. He said the school has a moral, although not legal, responsibility to give George Washington Carver/ Piedmont Technical Education Center $18,628.15 from the sale of the Trigon stock. The board voted to give their approval for Gangel’s request on the stipulation that this was agreeable to Piedmont. The stock came from the county schools’ contribution to the Trigon Group Health Insurance since 1953, and possibly longer. Records can only be located to 1953, and although it may have been for longer it cannot be documented. In 1991 Piedmont began contributing. The Trigon group now wants to change from non-profit to for-profit status and needs to compensate the school in order to make the change. Legally, money from the sale of the stock can only be used for capital See BOARD, Page A8 Auditorium damaged By Mary Beth Martin / Rappahannock Newi Staff Writer The rain came down and into the auditorium of Rappahannock County High School last week. The new roof was only partially in place leaving much exposed to the rain with only a EPDM membrane covering during hurt week’s rain. About 1,000 screws holding the membrane to the structure caused it to leak like a seive as the rain poured, said William Hale, of Hale and White, the con tractor. The auditorium received most of the water since the original roof pools in the center directly over the stage. The auditorium was sealed off with a yellow caution tape. The upholstered seats and floor were covered with plastic sheets by the contractor. He said everyone pitched in with mops and buckets and wet vacuumes to collect the water. He stayed at the school for See ROOF, Page At

HUMMMlMKMil The following case were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Roger William Jones, reckless driving/accident, continued to Oct. 21. Jose Manuel Mazariegos, 74/55, $54/30. Keith Delany Moreland, reckless driving, 84/55, $85/30. James M. Peters, 73/55, no registration in possession, radar detector, continued to Sept. 16. Jenna Joyce Puckett, 69/55, $42/40. Robert Lee Racer, 74/55, $57/30. Grace E. Reynolds, fail to yield right of way, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Sept. 1, $30 cost. Roland Rhodes, drive suspended/revoked, nolle prosecute, 69/55, $42/30. Edward Joseph Sary Jr., 70/55, $45/30. Kimberly Ann Soutter, 72/55, continued to Sept. 16. James K. Stewart, driving under influence, continued. Suzette Yvonne Teel, 70/55, $45/30. Todd Anthony Wentz, reckless driving, 77/55, attempt to elude, continued to Sept. 16. Jonathan Lewis Wexler, 70/55, $45/40. • The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 2 and was not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Corey Allen Blakely, drunk in public, $30/40. Lester W. Chapman, grand larceny/auto, continued to Oct. 21. Cynthia Deneal, trespass, bond revocation, capias/fail to appear 8/5/97, trespass, continued to Oct. 7. Melinda Renee Draper, fail to comply, 30 days, $160 cost. Eddy Gore, livestock/at large, continued to Oct. 7. Keith Allen Menefee, violation of probation, $190 cost. Brad Clayton Miller, assault and batter, six months suspended, 10 days jail/8 to serve, $160 cost. Sheila E. Sisk, peace recognizance, continued to Sept. 16. Carole A. Wright, felony bad check, dismissed. Alice Susan Grigsby, 72/55, dismissed. Joseph Carbone III, 68/55, reduced to 64/55, $27/30. Vicky Lynn Carter, 64/45, $57/40. Oliver Grey Crump, reckless driving, 79/55, $79/30. Darrell Joseph Feliner, 73/55, $54/30, no seat belt, $25. Jason E. Fitzgerald, 73/55, $54/40. David George Irvine Jr., 57/45, $36/30, seat belt violation, $25. Rudloph R. Izzie Jr., 44/25, $57/30. Frederick Lewis Jones, 73/55, continued. Valerie Elaine Jordan, 41/25, $48/40. James Thomas Kidwell, driving under influence, continued to Oct. 21. Todd Guerrant Loving, 57/45, $36/40. Nicole Leeanne Moore, no liabili I ty insurance, dismissed. Linda Lee Nelson, 44/25, $57/40. Wayne Franklin Pullen, expired county tag, $25/30. Eugenie Brahlek Rae, fail to yield right of way, dismissed. James Randolph Settle, fail to comply with VASAP, continued to Sept. 16. Michael O. Smith, 41/25, $48/30. Robert James Smith, 43/25, $54/30, seat belt violation, $25. Richard Henry Stehl, 44/25, $57/30. Carol Linda Thacker, 63/45, $54/30. Dimitrios Vlassopoulos, 52/35, $51/40. Celeste Leah Waggenem, improper registration, $35/40. Jennifer Louise Wertz, 42/25, $51/40. Robert Chris Whitmer, 58/45, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Nov. 4, $30 cost. Walter Edward Madden Jr., first offender, $199 cost. Richard Douglas Pickeral, possess marijuana, fail to comply, $299 cost. Jeffrey Bruce Weakley, grand larceny, sent to grand jury, $3,000 bond, trespass, dismissed. Denise H. Ambrose, 70/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Nov. 4, $30 cost. Sharon Ann Baskerville, 65/55, $30/40, no operator’s licenses in possession, $10/2, seat belt violation, $25, child safety violation, $50. David Michael Belden, 71/55, $48/40. Norma Jean Bell, defective lights, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. Lisa M. Brown, 66/55, $33/30, no seat belt, $25. Shannon Leigh Bryner, 68/55, $39/30. Bemardian Campos, no seat belt, $25. Robert William Compton Jr., no seat belt, $25. Kevin Scott Comstock, 72/55, $51/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Benjamin A. Debragga, no operator’s license in possession, complied with law, no registration in possession, complied with law. The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Sept. 8: 12:04 p.m., auto accident, Route 627, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 5:13 p.m., sickcall, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Sept. 10: 6:30 p.m., electrical fire, Route 611, Amissville, Amissville VFD. Sept. 11: 12:49 p.m., traffic accident/personal injury, U.S. 522, Huntly, Front Royal VFD. Sept. 12: 2:03 p.m., false alarm, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VFD; 7:24 p.m., sickcall, Route 729, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Sept. 13: 8:50 a.m., difficult breathing, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 10:32 a.m., traffic accident, Route 643, Amissville, Amissville; 11:05 a.m., traffic accident/personal injury, U.S. 211/522, Massie’s Corner, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 2:03 p.m., back injury, Fauquier County, Chester Gap VFD. Sept. 14: 12:36 a.m., sick call, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 5:47 p.m., possible broken leg, Route 645, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 6:49 p.m., chest pains, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during this past week: Sept. 8: abandoned vehicle, Route 626, Castleton; dog nuisance, Route 600/608, Sperryville; larceny/from coin machine, U.S. 211, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Route 652, Sperryville; damage property/private, Route 622, Woodville; fire alarm, Route 617, Castleton; found property, Town of Washington; animal emergency/response, U.S. 522, Woodville; traffic accident/personal injury, Route 627, Washington; parking violation, Town of Washington; intoxication, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., Route 643, Amissville; conservation/environment, Route 615, Castleton; dog nuisance, Route 626, Castleton; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 642, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, iusi □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahamtock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*19. 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ Route 671, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 231, Sperryville; traffic accident, Route 707, Sperryville; family fights, Route 637, Flint Hill; info, gen., Route 683, Washington. Sept. 9: info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; attempted burglary, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 677, Flint Hill; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; citizen request assist, Route 647, Flint Hill; animal emergency/response, Route 628, Flint Hill; stray dog, Route 704, Sperryville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic offense/free text, U.S. 211, Amissville; found property, Route 1001, Sperryville; lost/missing dog, U.S. 211, Washington; cocaine/possession, Route 669, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 231, Sperryville; unauthorized use of vehicle, U.S. 522, Chester Gap. Sept. 10: suspicious incident, Route 642, Amissville; animal control/free text, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray dog, U.S. 522, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Route 231, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 641, Flint Hill; burglary/forced entry nonresidence, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, U.S. 522, Woodville; info, gen., Route 729, Flint Hill; traffic accident/property damage, Route 662/522, Huntly; info, gen., U.S. 211/522, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 618, Castleton. Sept. 11: public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; public service, Route 618, Castleton; damage property/private, Route 729, Castleton; traffic accident/personal injury, U.S. 522, Huntly; traffic offense/free text, Town of Washington; simple assault, Route 630, Flint Hill; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 642, Amissville; reckless driving, Route 729, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; conservation/animals, Route 626, Washington; public service, Middle Street, Washington; suspicious incident, Route 642, Amissville. 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Council okays purchase of backhoe attachment ’ By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer \ The 18 citizens attending last Wednesday’s Ibwn Council meeting certainly got their money’s worth — a little suspense, some steely-eyed conflict, a dose or two of excitement, and a hint of the future. Once past the routine business of approving the minutes and authorizing normal billpayers, councilwoman Louise Van Dort reopened the backhoe issue tabled at the August meeting. She strongly supported the council’s approval of John Norman’s request for a $5,000 backhoe attachment for the town’s tractor for use in leak repairs. Van Dort reminded members that “the town has access to trustees at the courtesy of the county and the sheriff. It is a privilege that we have use of the trustees. We ask them to dig; but we cannot require them. It behooves us to be as self- sufficient as possible.” Councilman Peter Skowronski challenged her position, citing cost and questioning projected value. Councilman Steve Critzer entered the fray, clarifying the number of connections that needed immediate work and the future potential problems. “There have been problems,” he agreed. “We should have run new pipe all the way in (from the meters to the hous es). The new system is copper (but in 50 to 60 households, it is) tied into the existing galvanized lines. These have rusted out and they’re starting to leak.” Although admitting that much of the repair work would still require hand-digging, Van Dort called it “back-breaking” and said that contractors with heavy equipment often cannot respond quickly enough for an emergency. She estimated that about $7,500 is available for new equipment this year, so the backhoe would be within budget as long as nothing else is needed. Councilman Ray Gooch suggested that the council should talk to Norman about what his needs were. Councilman Charles Tompkins supported the idea. “I talked to John and felt he was very persuasive,” he said. “I think we are very fortunate to have John. He is a real asset to the town.” Gooch proposed that the money could be appropriated or set aside for a possible purchase while Van Dort conducted additional research. Despite the compromise, Skowronski remained unconvinced to the end, voting alone against the motion. Committee reports followed with Town Planning Commission Chairman Steve Critzer passing to Gooch, chairman of the Town’s Future Committee. Gooch and Mayor Stew Willis discussed Task Group 1 of Town Planner Milton Herd’s draft planning proposal at length and recommended that a data collection survey, the Steering Committee, and the initial planning meetings be contracted. The council approved the $11,000 expenditure, retaining rights to appointment of individual committee members. With the establishment of the steering committee, Gooch moved for the disenfranchisement of the future committee, which was also approved. Architectural Review Board Chairman Skowronski reported that no meeting had been held last month. The next meeting of the ARB will be Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the town hall. Charles Tompkins, chairman of the Wastewater Survey Committee announced that the joint income and sanitation survey is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 15 and 16. Representatives of the Southeast Area Regional Community Assistance Project (SEARCAP) and the County Health Department will meet one-on-one with town residents to collect information vital to the future evaluation of the town’s sewage treatment needs. Tompkins requested that members of the WWSC meet again on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to plan what they could do to help support the survey team. Tompkins also said that a public meeting was being planned with the help of Patty Katzen, wife of Delegate Jay Katzen. This meeting, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, will provide an opportunity for council members and the public to learn about alternative waste water systems. Vendors, government officials from the Health Department, the Department of Environmental Quality, and other experts will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Hunt Harris, of Ragged Mountain Resource Center, supported the idea and volunteered to help. He said that the library currently has a related “County Comer” display and will also be sponsoring a presentation on the Agricultural Stewardship Act on Oct. 10. Next on the docket was a public hearing for a special use permit requested by Tbmpkins, who desires to convert office space in his building on Main Street to retail space. Town Attorney Frank Reynolds stated the legal requirements. Due to inclement weather, Tompkins had been unable to complete construction of the two additional parking spaces necessary to accommodate the additional Just a few notes for mid-September Apparently it has been a fine year for hummingbirds. For weeks I have received letters, telephone calls and innumerable personal comments regarding the numbers of hummingbirds swarming around feeders. It’s not unusual to have these feisty birds around in great numbers in September. By late summer the hummingbird population includes successfully fledged young-of-theyear, the adults that produced these young, plus early migrants on their way to the American tropics. September is the .month when there are more birds around than at any other time. They are not so obvious because they are quiet. As with hummingbirds, the resident adults, plus the young-of-theyear, are present along with offspring of birds that\breed here and winter in tropical America. Migrants are passing through on their way to the same warm winter destination. A few species that nest farther north and spend the winter in Virginia, such as Juncos and White-throated Sparrows, have moved in though most of them will appear in October. Unique Catering 540-987-9142 Intimate dinners for 4 to 6 people or family parties for 40 to 50 people Fish fries for large parties Shorin-Ryu OKINAWAN KARATE Wednesday at Ki Theatre Gay St.. Washington. VA junior Classes. 4 - 5:30 p.m. Adult Classes 5:30 7 p.m. All Things Wild And Wonderful x \ By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist I was prompted to write this column because I have received many requests for the answer to the question: “When should I stop feeding hummingbirds?” Apparently false information has been circulated on that subject because many of those questioning me thought that if one fed hummingbirds too long they wouldn’t migrate! Not likely. The evolution of behavior doesn’t work that fast; the feeding of nectar to hummingbirds has only been a national pastime for about 30 years. A series of external and internal signals have been telling hummingbirds to head for the tropics for years beyond counting. And what a trip they make! It is known that the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, our eastern species, takes off from the coast of Louisiana for a 500 mile, non-stop, overwater flight to the Yucatan Peninsula. In the October issue of Birder’s World, ornithologist Carroll L. Henderson had this to say on the subject: “.their (hummingbird’s) migration is controlled by photoperiod, not by presence or absence of nectar feeders. Enjoy the hummingbirds at your feeders throughout fall migration. Leave at least one feeder up for an extra month after the hummers are gone. This is for rare wandering hummingbirds that may show up at nectar feeders hundreds of miles from their normal ranges. 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(No copies please) All specials available on Sunday upon request 540-987-3162 "Warren, Ph.in.ney and friend# will play Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. L J ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper Wednesday Night Prime Rib 95 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, /h r|i“ Potato & Onion Rings tpiUi/3 careful daily record of birds at the feeder and in the yard. Her records show that we have seen hummingbirds as late as early October. That should clear up the matter. Just remember, birds are great opportunists and “free loaders.” If they can get food without foraging for it they will do so and return to working for a meal with no problems at all. Not only has this been a good year for hummingbirds, the pokeberry crop is excellent. Now is the time to collect the hanging clusters of purple berries and put them in the freezer for a winter feast for bluebirds, jays, woodpeckers, Hermit Thrushes and, just maybe, an overwintering robin. Lee Trott and I place each cluster of ripe berries in a separate plastic bag in the freezer. When snow and ice cover the ground, put the berries on the feeder (or on the ground if you wish). They get squishy as they thaw so be careful not to stain your clothes. September 22 is the first day of autumn. It’s time to look forward to the first Whitethroated Sparrow and Junco to appear in the yard. RED DELICIOUS, GRIMES, GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLES, STAYMANS ALSO PLUMS & QUINCES, HONEY .SV///IM* - /),n \ ,/ \V,, k! Brim; \oiu <'!;// amhiincrs! i: link’s West .-I w.iiK-nuHi ip k! ' ’ ■ Ninth M.issk-1 urik’i. 540. (.'5-J2HI i;tt 'hid 54ii i h'5-555N square footage; however, he intended to do so when the weather cleared. The council approved the request unanimously, pending completion of the parking spaces. Old business before the town council included consideration of proposed modifications to the town’s water treatment plant. Willis had received a letter from the Virginia Rural Water Association and one from Allegheny Power concerning power for the wellhouse. Tompkins suggested that $1,000 be directed to Roger Cronin of the Greeley and Hansen Engineering firm to review the recommendations and give his “expert opinion and prioritize (them) for us.” Tompkins volunteered to prepare a letter, with questions, for the council’s review within the next few days. This proposal was unanimously approved. 1 Schools to benefit from stock shares By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County Schools received 9,001 shares of Trigon Group (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) stock currently valued at $23.87 per share, it was reported at the School Board meeting. The proceeds from the sale should be $196,225.72 said Dr. David Gangel, superintendent of schools. Trigon Group decided to change from a non-profit to a for-profit organization. The Rappahannock County Schools contributed to the insurance program since 1954 and are entitled to common stock. There are some technicalities that need to be straightened out, according to Dr. Gangel. George Washington Carver/Piedmont Technical Education Center is entitled to 8.67 percent since they contributed to the program from 1991 to 1997. Peter Luke, Rappahannock’s Commonwealth’s Attorney, needs to give his opinion as to the legality of this decision, said Gangel. Luke said his only concern is the mechanics of the transfer to Piedmont. He said he is consulting with thd* county’s auditing firm as to whether the transfer should be in cash or in stock. The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will be presented with a resolution at the October meeting to authorize the pay out. According to a law passed by the General Assembly (HB 2640) the local treasurer is authorized to establish two separate funds with the sale of the stock. One fund is for employee health insurance premium expenses and one is for school facility-related expenses. At least 50 percent of the funds received must go to the insurance fund, the remaining balance goes to the facilities-related fund. It is stipulated that this money be spent only for the school purposes mentioned. Frances Foster, County Treasurer, said responsibility for the stock and any decisions about it are solely her responsibility. William Omdoff Jr., president of the Treasurer’s Association of Virginia, verified that investment decisions are the sole responsibility of the local treasurer. The Virginia School Board Association advised the schools repeatedly that treasurers’ can not sell or invest the funds without the approval of the school board or board of supervisors. The Treasurers’ Association of Virginia asked the Attorney General’s Office for an opinion of the VSBA’s advice. James Hopper, Senior Assistant Attorney General, responded in September, 1996, summing up his opinion with, “a treasurer’s duties are prescribed by law and a treasurer may not surrender any of his powers to any other officer or escape his responsibilities by acting upon the advice or direction or other public officers.” He added, “ the treasurer is to make all decisions regarding the sale and reinvestment of such stock.” The General Assembly has provided liability protection for local treasurers for three years. It is not required that all stock be sold within three years, only that liability protection will expire then. Foster said she plans to sell the stock in a block sale with Mentor Investment Group in Richmond without direction from any other local government body. The commission for the sale will only be $.05 per share and the county will receive more for the stock this way, she said. 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-l\appatjannocfe jSetofi— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 A job well done Councilman Ray Gooch and the other members of what was the Committee on the Future of the Town of Washington deserve credit for all the work they’ve done the last few years on the town’s behalf. Whether or not you agree with their ideas, or take issue with any part of their report, the effort put forth and time spent is commendable in itself. To the members of that committee, Ray Gooch, chair, Peter Skowronski, Charlie Tompkins, Louise Van Dort, and Mayor Stewart Willis, you may take your bows. That work completed, they have been instrumental in establishing procedure for developing the town’s next comprehensive plan and are moving on to see that done. Gooch, who initiated the Future’s Committee, deserves perhaps more credit than the others. He has managed to galvanize people into action and get them involved in the planning process, despite being for or against the idea of planning for the future. Citizens of the town and county have become concerned, involved, and are voicing their opinions. With the appointment of Milton Herd, consultant, the Steering Committee can move forward to gather data and develop ideas for the new comprehensive plan. ... and another While handing out the awards for jobs well done, it would be remiss (of us) not to acknowledge the exceptional job done by the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office in apprehending the perpetrators of the arson incident at Stuart Field last week. Kudos especially to Deputy Connie Compton who was instrumental in the case. Her hard work, and the long hours put in by many members of the sheriffs office, did not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Gooch deserves praise for work As the townSmoves forward with its consultant to the next phase of planning for its future, a bit of history is in order. When in response to , Mr. Walter Longyear’s committee recommendation that Trinity Episcopal Church relocate outside the town to U.S. 211 (subsequently overturned by the congregation) the members of the Washington Town Council were awakened to the change which was contemplated in our historic district. It was Town Councilman Ray Gooch, long time member of the group, who responded. It was he who initiated the Future’s Committee and who spurred reaction to the obvious, by then to plan change not just respond to it. And it was he who has doggedly, despite rancor publicly and privately, pursued the goal of getting this community’s attention focussed on this Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 14, 1967 Miss Sue Haggerty of Sperryville participated in a one hundred mile trail ride in Woodstock, Vt. recently and placed fourth in the lightweight division. Farmers were reminded today of a very important part of the election process for Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation community committeemen, especially where ballots are mailed in to the ASCS county office. The Rappahannock County Firemen’s Association will hold an election of officers for the coming year when it meets Friday, Sept. 15 at the Chester Gap fire hall. The semi-annual rummage sale conducted by the ladies auxiliary for the benefit of the Washington Fire Company and Rappahannock Rescue is in operation each Thursday and Friday in September from 9 to 5 p.m. in the basement of the Post Office building in Washington, Va. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 14, 1972 Aubrey H. Keyser, Rappahannock County farmer, was elected general chairman of the McGovern campaign committee for the county at an organizational meeting Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Harris at Huntly. Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson, Congressman William L. Scott, the Fredericksburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Richmond Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce have jointly announced plans for a Business Development Conference to be held at the Sheraton Motor Inn in Fredericksburg on Thursday, Sept. 28. The Selective Service System has announced that the draft lottery number ceiling for the last three months of the year will be RSN 95. i The ninth annual Madison County Horse Show, sponsored by the Madison 4-H Horse and Pony Club, will be held this year on Oct. 14 and 15 at the Young Farmers Show Grounds, two miles south of the Town of Madison. Photo Courtesy ot MRS. JULIAN WELCH FARM LIFE: Julian Welch threshing wheat. Farm life then was not so different from today. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 17, 1987 At a special meeting Monday morning, Rappahannock’s Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan directing the county to establish a sanitary landfill, with the 99-acre Stover tract east of Amissville “A potential site.” After receiving answers to questions about the proposed capital improvement budget, Washington’s Town Council approved the measure at its meeting last Wednesday. The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Madison, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties is asking their communities to join with them in observing Constitution Week from Sept. 17 through Sept. 23. Wendy Ann Compton of Amissville and Sillus Wayne Chapman of Maryland were united in marriage at noon Saturday, April 25, at NPEA Tabernacle. Rappahannock Today —mnr i ■ i i Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN Route 600 in the Sperryville area provides the perfect setting for lazy walks through sun-dappled trees. * Letters to the Editor imminently vital idea. On June 14, 1995, the Washington Town Council appointed the Future’s Committee to start planning. Our thanks go to the original members of this committee (Ray Gooch, chairman, Peter Skowronski, Charlie Tompkins, Louise vanDort, and the Mayor, Stew Willis) for their long and arduous work, meeting with citizens of the town and nearby county, the Rappahannock National Bank, Trinity and the other churches, to get a sense of peoples’ wishes. Finally, the local citizenry of the town and county, has become concerned, involved, and vocal, and, with the appointment of a consultant, we are moving into the next phase of gathering data and ideas for comprehensive planning for the long pull. We all plan in our personal lives if we are going to pass a legacy on to other; similarly, Mr. Gooch sought to alert the citizens of Washington to plan our legacy to the town, county and state. Mr. Gooch deserves our enduring gratitude. He will continue to play a central role as a newly designated steering committee, under his chairmanship, replaces the Future’s Committee to provide oversite as we go forward. Thank you, Mr. Gooch, for your foresight, leadership, tenacity, patience and endurance. BILL YOUNG Washington Rally will be informative Some readers may have missed the announcements of Rappahannock County’s Republican Rally this coming Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Washington Fire Hall. The program begins about 3:45 p.m. Those who purchased tickets for the barbecue chicken dinner should come by 3 p.m. County Republicans extend a cordial invitation to all voters. The rally won’t be long. It will be informative and fun. You’ll learn about the issues and people of this year’s state-wide elections: Governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general at the state levels, plus all delegates. You’ll get facts, not slanted ads or misleading advocacy! The candidates heading the Republican ticket, Jim Gilmore, John Hager, Mark Earley, cannot attend. But, U.S. Representative Frank Wolf will be here to speak for them. Delegate Jay Katzen will explain his platform and qualifications for re-election. Before and after the brief speeches, everyone will be able to talk with Congressman Wolf and Delegate Katzen. In addition, there will be an auction of local fruit, honey and other “treasures.” Do come you’ll be glad you did! JOHN MAROCCHI Sperryville They laid the foundation Several years ago, as we of Trinity Church were involved in long term planning, we asked some questions of the Washington Town Council reference the town’s future. That was a part of inaugurating the Town Future’s Committee, who have since been working hard to raise up the planning issues that face our community. Their work has now culminated in the establishment of a process to produce the town’s next comprehensive plan. Planning includes looking at all the relevant issues and options, whether they are pleasant or not, and it takes a lot of time and energy. I want to thank the Future’s Committee and especially its chairman, Ray Gooch. I invite you to do the same to each, personally. They have laid a solid founda- , tion upon which the next phase can be built, and we owe them this appreciation. REV. JENNINGS W. HOBSON III Rector, Trinity Episcopal Church This school year best yet! Once again the school year is underway, and teachers and students in the Rappahannock County Public Schools are working enthusiastically! Each year everyone seems to come back to school at summer’s end energized and ready to go back to work; however, I have been struck this year by the particularly positive attitude of teachers and students in both RCES and RCHS. Good things are happening in our school system, and our community can be proud. Naturally, in my position, I feel that a large measure of this positive spirit can be attributed to our wonderful pool of volunteers, and as is true every year, we still have many volunteer positions to fill. If you would like to tutor, help in our art or music departments, assist in the library or computer lab, please call. We are also looking for Native Virginians who are willing to share their personal histories. Thanks to the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Artist in Residency Program, our students will get to participate in “Patterns in History.” This is sure to be a meaningful experience for our students and your special stories will only enhance that. If you have an hour or more per week to share, we will happily welcome you at either school. ' You may pick up a volunteer survey form at the 211 Quickie Mart, the > Rappahannock County Public Library, Country Cafe or Hackley’s Store...or you may > call me at 987-8259 (T & TH) or at 937-5718 anytime. We thank you for your interest and support. JANMAKELA Volunteer Coordinator Need advice about weed As ^ recent big city transplant to Rappahannock County, I quickly learned to identify the usual (green) suspects — poison ivy, oak etc., but John Trott’s Sept. 10 piece on the “dangerous some- , times fatal” jimson weed threw me for a loop. I had spotted a few of these plants scattered in my ‘ first year’s “Garden of Weeden” and was attracted enough by the trumpet flower and thistle to even give them , a bit of water during this summer’s drought. I even made a mental note , to transplant them to a prominent place in a future wild flower garden and I ; thought that the only reason my neighbor’s cattle ate everything in their field except the jimson plants was because of the thorns and * thistles. Can the jimson be the secret cause of mad cow i disease? i Omitted from Mr. Trott’s t article was some advise on how to safely get rid of jimson f weeds. Can they be dug up and burned? Is touching the I ] root also dangerous? How about agent orange? Napalm? i! Round Up? Tactical nukes? Mr. Trott forewarned and armed — we await your marching orders. PETER CECERE Woodville ' Letters to the editor ; The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor as a forum for discussion of local public affairs. •WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 ' *FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3088 To be considered for publication: •Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). 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Between two Washingtons: A sign of the times By Laura A. Matthews Rappahannock News Special Writer Back in 1990,1 had to look at the clock on my nightstand to know how many more winks of sleep I was likely to get before sunrise. Even with my windows open on those mild earlySeptember nights, the only sound that ever threatened to cause a ripple in my consciousness was that created by the flapping wings of wild geese overhead. It made me think 0f that song “My Favorite Things” in the movie The Sound of Music. You know, “...wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings, these are a few of my favorite things...” There was no noise of commuter traffic, alerting me to impending daybreak. Upon relocating to rural Virginia from the bustling suburbs of San Diego, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. My grandmother frequently used to say, “You don’t miss the water until the well runs dry.” Mother told me she thought Grammie was referring to the loss of her own mother when she was just 12-years-old. But for me, that old adage calls to mind thunderstorms. They rarely do thunder and lightening in Southern California; for excitement they’ve got mudslides, fires triggered by the Santa Ana winds off the desert, and the ever popular earthquake — but no thunder and lightening. Heck, they hardly have anything you could really call rain. The truth is, I had never given thunderstorms a second thought...until suddenly there were no more. San Diego can boast nothing like those rumbling light shows which punctuated the muggy summers of my Pennsylvania childhood. You can take my word for it, eight-and-a-half years is a long time to go without thunder and lightening. Yes, it was time to leave the West Coast. There I experienced no sense of community for the layout consists of hundreds of housing developments, interspersed with shopping centers, connected by freeways, some of which are as wide as twelve lanes. There must be a dozen different supermarket chains in that part of the United States and I couldn’t access any one of them without negotiating a freeway. As far as the eye can see in any direction, the hillsides are infested with nearly identical red tile-roofed, stucco houses. The endlessness of it all engendered feelings of mild depression which engulfed me like a wet blanket as I drove up the street. Crime was on what seemed to be a steep increase, the avalanche of illegal immigrants cascading across the international border was threatening the infrastructure, and the prevailing attitude of the local youth was Story good but not quite accurate By Michelene A. Hostetter I came home from vacation and caught up with the Rappahannock News. The article titled “Flint Hill woman receives funds to fix home” by Lawrence James, in the Aug. 6 issue of the Rappahannock News, was very well written but had some erroneous information in it. I hope this letter will clarify the issue. Ms. Lillard’s senior advocate from RappahannockRapidan Community Services contacted .Rapidan Better Housing Corporation in Madison to assist them in making repairs to Ms. Lillard’s home. RBH, a regional not-forprofit housing development corporation, is the administrator of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s (VADHCD) Indoor Plumbing/Rehab Loan Program in Madison, Orange, Greene and Culpeper counties. Rappahannock County did not choose to participate in the program last year when announcements were made, and therefore did not have a program administrator. RBH has provided services to Rappahannock County citizens on an emergency basis in the past. As in the past, when approached to provide assistance, RBH contacted the VADHCD to ask for a special allocation for Rappahannock, this request was granted. RBH solicits bids from their list of pre-qualified contractors. RBH completed the project to everyone’s satisfaction. RBH, this past program year, returned over $700,000 of federal tax dollars back to the communities it serves by assisting 20 homeowners install first time complete indoor plumbing. As a long time resident of Rappahannock County I am Shooting Match Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire Department Every Friday Night -7:30 Route 638, 3 miles south of Route 50 in Clarke County 12,16,20 Gauge Guns No Sleeve Guns (Not Responsible for Accidents) Using Federal paper shells this year GUN SHOW Sept 20*21 Old Jamesway 400 TABLES Sat. 9*5, Sun. 9-4. $5.00 UNDER 12 FREE. W/ ADULT Route 7 West, Left at Traffic Light after Dranesvile Road, Next to Totally for Kds. GUNS, KNIVES, BflLRAUA Info: (540) 238*1343 Old Dominion Shows STERLING, VA BUY* LL* TRADE acutely aware of the need for this program. Out houses/privies are not a thipg of the past, nor are they a romantic notion from foregone days. The lack of proper sanitary facilities and clean drinking water is a severe threat to the health of the family and their neighbors. Virginia is second only to Tennessee in the number of households lacking total approved indoor plumbing facilities. A Virginia Water Project survey noted that 40,000 Virginia households lack the basic human need of safe drinking water and proper sanitary wastewater disposal systems. Besides the family’s immediate health issues, this issue affects the quality of local ground-well water and stream/river water. To address this issue the Commonwealth of Virginia established the Indoor Plumbing Program in 1990. The Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development uses federal HOME grants and some state funds to operate the Indoor Plumbing/Rehab Program (IP/R). The IP/R Program provides low/moderate-income homeowners with zero percent interest installment and deferred loans; and forgivable loans (grants) to install first time indoor plumbing into their homes. Additional repairs are made to bring the home into compliance with HUD housing quality standards and local building codes. Loan repayment requirements are determined individually and are based on an ability to pay formula. A local issue: The state has issued the 1997/98 Indoor Plumbing Program invitations to participate to all county administrators. The program is totally funded by the state and required no local tax dollars. In order to have citizens receive assistance; each county must respond to. the program notice from the state and choose an administrator for the program. Rappahannock County has had no official program administrator in the past, although Rapidan Better Housing has provided very limited emergency funding. Rappahannock citizens deserve access to this type of assistance. Interested parties should contact their supervisor and county administrator to recommend participation. Contacts for additional information: Tbdd Christensen, Associate Director, VA Dept. Housing & Community Development (VADHCD) (804) 371-7061; Floris Weston, EP/R Program Manager, VADHCD, (804) 371-7115; or myself at Rapidan Better Housing Corporation, Madison, 9483274. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions. Michelene A. Hostetter is executive director for Rapidan Better Housing Corporation. WHAT HAS FOUR WHEELS BUT THINKS IT HAS EIGHTEEN? Fall Trade-In Days Introducing the TORO WHEEL HORSE 9.9% Interest or No Payments until April '98 Trade-in on any of 5 different 500xi Model & receive an extra $300 off * The finest tractor we've ever made. 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I wasn’t having any of it, and drove away without so much as a backward glance. The following week as my family and I settled into our new home in Amissville, rain greeted our arrival, as well. The movers were tracking red Virginia clay onto my kitchen floor, but it didn’t matter. It was real rain this time! Coyotes had trespassed on our landscaped, automaticsprinklered, postage stampsized California backyard. In Virginia, deer, foxes, squirrels and rabbits have free run of our two wooded acres. Dogwood and redbud trees are populated with cardinals and bluebirds. The transition was akin to moving from onedimension to three, and black and white to Technicolor. During our early days in northern Virginia, I was a fulltime mother and homemaker. A rural environment seemed the ideal place to raise children, and so it is. There is no need for an air quality index here; smog isn’t even part of the vocabulary. Quaint country stores dot the landscape, reminding me of the little neighborhood stores on almost every residential corner in the small Pennsylvania town where I grew up in the 1950s and 1960s. Back then we carefully selected penny candy and popsicles before counting out our nickels and dimes. How wonderful that, even in 1997, there exists in Rappahannock County a place where our children can repeat these cherished rituals of childhood. The elementary school teacher of my childhood was a dedicated professional, frequently an unmarried lady. She wore high-heeled pumps and pastel colored shirtwaist dresses, a cardigan sweater draped across her shoulders and secured beneath her collar with an alligator clasp; and smelled pleasantly of the Avon cologne her pupils gave her for Christmas. She raised African violets on the windowsill, played the piano and always referred to us by our given names (i.e. Laura, never Laurie). Class was held in a twostory red brick building with boys’ and girls’ lavatories located next to the boiler room in the basement and a bell tower on the roof. Those children on good terms with the principal got a chance to pull the thick rope which dangled inside his cloakroom, ringing the bell that signaled the opening of school each morning. All the kids in the neighborhood walked the few blocks to and from school together and went home at lunchtime for soup and sandwiches prepared by our mothers. Nowadays, alas, even pastoral Rappahannock County cannot boast a counterpart to my Lincoln School. It is just too unrealistic to hope for a physical approximation of that 1950s school. In some respects, this is most, assuredly a blessing. While today’s teachers are nonetheless dedicated, those of the female sex are delighted, presumably, with the demise of sexist standards that demanded skirts and uncomfortable shoes. In any case, I was pleased to discover in this area a gem of a school for my children, which still requires students to demonstrate respect by rising when and adult or a guest enters the room, and perpetuates such old-fash- ■ ioned values as the honor code. Once, it seemed I should never wish to venture any further afield than Warrenton and, in order to insure that I didn’t have to, I took up mail order shopping...in a big way. So big, in fact, that Lands’ End and L.L. Bean still remember me with their Christmas cards! But times change, as do j people. My children continued f to grow up and one day I began 1 awaking to the whoosh... whoosh...whoosh of traffic on nearby U.S. 211. The inevitable had happened: a • morning exodus of commuters had begun. When that now familiar sound invades my dream I know, without ever lifting an eyelid, that 5 a.m. has come and gone. If I hope to fit in my 30 minute run before the whole house stirs, it, is time tu get a move on! Despite the disadvantages of commuter traffic, Rappahannock County retains the best of both worlds. Clean * air, wildlife and family values abound and, at the same time, proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area affords ' convenient access to larger cultural events and employment ; opportunities. And for me, this translates on a personal level to educational opportunities. With children partially launched and husband , commuting to his work in - Philadelphia, it is my turn to pursue graduate studies. I, like many county residents, am poised between life - in the fast lane of Interstate 66 and life down home in the country. A sign of the times? Certainly, but that’s a column ■ for another day. [ In the meantime, Rappahannock County approaches the turn of the century with the wolf of encroach- ' ing suburbia at the door. 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Dollars for scholars gala held By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer A gala event attended by 450 guests was hosted at Huntley Hall by Jane and John Tilghman “Til” Hazel Jr. on Saturday. The evening celebrated the end of the design time and the beginning of the construction for the Fauquier Campus of the Lord Fairfax Community College, according to President Marilyn Beck. “The evening brought together an interesting collection of people in the area,” said Hazel. The event also raised nearly $350,000 to endow a scholarship program to be used by residents of Rappahannock County, Fauquier County and the Town of Warrenton. The original goal of $100,000 was far exceeded in this initial fundraising event for the campus. The black-tie evening consisted of a cocktails, a seated dinner under a large tent and a live auction after dinner was followed with dancing to music provided by “Swing Shift.” The Hazels’ home is located on 4,000 acres in Broad Run several miles from The Plains. Alfred and Clara Kummli, Rappahannock County residents, were patrons with a contribution of at least $5,000. The largest donation for the evening, $55,000, was given by Paul and Sheila Wolk of Hume. They are the college’s largest contributors, with over $1,000,000 in donations. The Rappahannock News, Fauquier Times-Democrat and Piedmont Press were also patrons. Sandra Forbush of Huntly donated a painting, “Hunting in the Piedmont,” which sold for $2100 during the auction. Other Rappahannock residents attending were Kummli’s sister-in-law, Nellie Possert, County Supervisor Michael Massie and his wife, Toni, Bill and Linda Dietel, Gus and Sandra Forbush, Dr. Werner Krebser and Fran Moore, Edgar and Janet Brenner. Kummli is the Education Foundation Chairman and Linda Dietel is an Education Foundation Board Member for the college. U.S. Senator Chuck Robb, Congressman Frank Wolfe, Delegates Jay Katzen and Raymond “Andy” Guest also attended. Hazel, 66, is a Harvard educated lawyer/developer who has been involved in development in Northern Virginia for many years. He is a former judge, zoning lawyer and frequent benefactor of education in Fairfax County. He has lived in Fauquier County for 50 years, he said. Recently married, he met his present wife on a cruise. Jane Hazel won the bidding on a week’s vacation at a Duck, N.C. beach house (with restrictions) donated by Dr. and Mrs. Steven von Elten for $1800 and tango lessons (with restrictions) donated by Robert Duvall for $1,000. The Fauquier Campus Project plan began in 1988 when Bob Sowder, a realtor/developer, donated a renovated barn and three acres to be a “satellite” community college campus. It is located on U.S. 29 south of Warren ton and expanded to 50 acres when Sowder sold the college adjoining land. When asked if he had plans to develop in the area, Hazel said he didn’t because there are too many unresolved local issues. Eventually it will happen, though, he said, and the Fauquier Campus of Lord Fairfax College is an indicator of that beginning. He contributed to the initial fundraising efforts of the Fauquier Campus in 1988. Plans call for a 62,000square-foot building with a fully-staffed library, communications network and a continuing education department that develops specific training programs for local businesses. President Beck said construction on the new facility should begin in November and open for classes in September 1998. The campus will be able to accomodate 1,250 students at the cost of $46.65 per credit hour. Hazel said community colleges will be the bedrock of job training in the future. Virginia has 18,000 to 20,000 jobs available in the technology field and the training needs to be available so the businesses do not leave, he said. McClellan returns to Wakefield Wakefield School announces the appointment of a new faculty member to its staff for the 1997-98 school year. Susannah McClellan, a former Wakefield student herself, has returned to assume the role of teacher at her alma mater. She is teaching seventh and eighth grade English as well as an American Government class for 11th graders. McClellan recently completed an M.A. in education instruction (with social studies licensure for middle and secondary levels) at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. She received her BA. in history at Syracuse University and was an M.Litt. candidate in ancient history at St. Andrews University in Scotland. Highlights of McClellan’s professional background include a year at the White House in the Office of Policy Development and six months as an investigative research assistant to nationally syndicated columnists Rowland Evans and Robert Novak. When asked what brought her back to the school, McClellan said, “Because I studied here, I know the superior level of education that a student can receive at Wakefield.” “To me it was the most desirable place that I could teach. I also think that we have tremendous potential for growth with continued excellence.” McClellan currently resides in Flint Hill. Headmaster Peter Quinn said “Wakefield has always been fortunate to attract a highly qualified and exceptionally motivated teaching staff. With the amazing level of growth that Wakefield is experiencing, I am very excited and pleased that she has chosen to assume a role in our school.” Wakefield School opened for its 26th academic year on Sept. 3 with 289 students, an increase of 88 from 1996-97. Wakefield’s student body represents a broad cross section of the Piedmont region, with families coming from Fauquier, Prince William, Loudoun, Rappahannock, Warren, Culpeper, Clarke, Fairfax, Frederick, Jefferson (W.Va.) and Shenandoah Counties. r 1 A day for soccer Rappahannock News Staff Photos/CARL EBORN Brian Taylor, Rappahannock No.1 team, prepares to throw the ball back into play during the game against the Culpeper Boomers on Sept. 13. Left, Sean Nugent, also of Rappahannock, goes up to block the ball against his opponent. Below, Henry Robertson, Rappahannock No.1 team player, chases down his opponent.. r Girl’s varsity falls to Strasburg By LUTHER STANLEY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Monday girls’ varsity basketball played the Strasburg Rams in a very good ball game. Both teams played a good defensive game. Rappahannock 7<zu<$uien 'w&tfu&zl /ftoAe s4ad ‘TC.ic&itty, " 5^ Sefctewt&en, 2% Put on your retreads and join hundreds of runners as they cruise the streets of Warrenton for the annual 5K Run on Sunday, September 28. Forget the Daytona Speedway or Watkins Glen, Old Town is where it’s happening! You don’t have to be able to do zero to sixty in six seconds to be a winner here. Just take it at any pace you like. The point is to get some healthy exercise and have a good time on the 3.1 mile course. There is a $15 registration charge for the run. Prizes will be awarded to the overall first place male and female runners, and to the first, second and thirdplace winners of each male and female age group. No one is too young or too old. The race starts promptly at 8:00 AM at the Warrenton Visitor’s Center on Keith Street in Warrenton. See the registration form below, or call the Fauquier Hospital Physician Referral Service at (540) 349-0588 for more information. <s tviicic. ▼▼ <u i ciiiuii visiior s center, rwcun aireei, warrenion, Virginia . ■■. When: Sunday September 28, 1997 • Time: Race begins at 8:00 AM. Registration on day of event from 7:30 - 7:45AM Cost: $15.00 for those who pre-register by September 24, $20.00 after September 24 and day of run. Fee includes an “Alive And Kicking” T-Shirt for the first 150 registered. To register, complete this form and return with application fee (payable to Fauquier Hospital) to Physician Referral Service, Fauquier Hospital, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186. La* Name-First Name._Middle Initial_ Birth Date ___ City.___ Suite ___ Zip_ Phone Numbers Work Home ---- -—Please check the appropriate box for your age category at the time of the race. □ Male • □ Female □ 14 & under 015-18 019-25 0 26-30 0 31-35 0 36-40 0 41-50 0 51-60 Q61&over All entries must include the signed waiver below I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, wait and release Fauquier Hospital and the Town of Warrenton and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. Signature (parent's signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Date still made too many turnovers in the game. It is hard to pick a standout on defense because all team members played hard. Halftime score was 30 to 25 Strasburg and the final score was 51 to 46 Strasburg. High scorers for the game were: Sonya Wigington, 22; Margo Haynes, 8; Becca Letsen, 6. The varsity girls shot 67 percent from the foul line. On Tuesday night the girls played against Page County. The team came out pretty flat but were carrying some momentum into the first and second quarter. After the second quarter it was all Page County. They outscored Rappahannock 24-4. Page is a very experienced ball club. Considering the varsity 1 played two nights back to back; the team did very well. Wigington was again high’ score with 24, Keys with 6,| and Haynes, 6. The final was' 80-50 Page County. Bicycle benefit ■-— ♦ ..- n——--:-e—t—I Graphic Courtesy of JEAN LILLARD The Rappahannock RoughRide which will be held Saturday starts at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. There are three routes cyclists may choose. Entry fee is $20. Rest stops will be located at Laurel Mills Store and Trinity Episcopal Church. Proceeds will benefit the Fauquier Free Clinic. 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[Volunteers making a difference, literally By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock literacy Volunteers have been vorking to promote literacy in his county since 1985. This year Deborah i’antaci, a recipient of their iervices, was valedictorian at he George Washington ^arver/Piedmont Technical education Center’s GED graduation ceremonies. She tad the highest score in the ive-county area. While she’ll be able to put ler abilities to good use, the iteracy volunteers will go on helping others to do the same. Emerson Williams, chairman of the board of directors for the volunteers, said the organization spends a great deal of their time helping people in the county prepare for their GED or ABE (Adult Basic Education) test. They also focus their energies to aid those interested in testing for special licenses, such as electricians or mechanics, or who want to put together a resume. The volunteers here are affiliated with the Literacy Volunteers of America, the national level organization, which provides training aids and books to local organizations. Williams said they have basically four categories into which they place people seeking help: Those who want to learn to read or read better; those wanting to obtain a GED or to take a similar test; those wanting help preparing for special licensing tests; and those from another country needing to study English as a second language. The classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at their office in the basement of Rappahannock County Library. Special classes can also be arranged if necessary. For example a volunteer is now tutoring a young man incarcerated in the county jail who wants to get his GED. Since ‘85 the volunteers have helped 18 residents to get their GEDs and have helped many more get whatever training they needed. One of the original founders of the group here, Libby Whetzel said, “We started off teaching basically reading. We went to Warrenton for training and the volunteers used to meet in the old library (now the town hall).” “When the new library was built we begged for some space and got some of what would have been storage space,” she said. John Hartline, library board and literacy volunteers board member, did the painting and helped get the office set up. Lee Bird, also a literacy volunteers board member, obtained furniture for the site and even re-upholstered some of the furniture. The computers, used for drills and test simulations, and to give those learning a break from people and books, were acquired with donations from 7-Eleven (Southland Corp). The volunteers pay a fee to the library so they may use the facility (they have a phone line there, use electricity, restrooms and such). The group is looking for more volunteers. Anyone wishing to become a literacy volunteer, or to sign up for help, may do so by calling Williams, 9374279 or Whetzel, 675-3419 to sign up. Raffle planned to benefit ACS Win a week at Martha’s Vineyard, a $300 shopping spree, two round trip airline tickets, or one of seven other fabulous prizes! How? By supporting the American Cancer Society. This fall the Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society is sponsoring a spectacular raffle to benefit the American Cancer Society and its fight to prevent cancer, save lives, and ultimately find a cure. For the past five years the Rappahannock Unit has held a fall luncheon and fashion show to raise money for the ACS. This year the Committee members: Margaret Baumgardner, Paige Coombs, Dottie Hooff, Susan Parrish, Margy White and Cheri Woodard thought they would try something very different for the annual fundraiser. Paige Coombs, president of the Rappahannock unit, said, “We are all very excited about Headwaters’ forum to be held at RCHS The Headwaters’ forum scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. will be held at Rappahannock High School after all, since the auditorium has been cleaned after last week’s extensive rain caused excessive water damage in the auditorium. The program will remain as planned with the school band providing music during assembly in the high school auditorium, and with opening remarks by the four speakers to follow introductory remarks by Linda Dietel, chairman of Headwaters, and Douglas Baumgardner, moderator. Judy Tole, long time volunteer will speak of volunteering as an important contribution; Mary Ann ; Biggs, assistant superin- tendent in Rappahannock, will talk about past goals and future visions for the • public school system; Michelle Hynes, from the Public Education Network, will talk about other local education foundations nationwide; and Glen Burdick, superintendent of Winchester city schools will give details about the Handley Endownment as an example of another kind of community involvement in public education. Through small group discussions, Headwaters hopes to learn from the audience what the citizens of the county want and how they can, in partnership with the schools, contribute to the further education of children. After discussion and summary, fellowship and refreshments will follow the forum. The kickoff meeting will adjourn until reassembling on a continuing basis can be arranged. The next meeting will be to develop the ideas presented. RAAC presents film The Rappahannock Association for Ails and the Community will present the movie, “Sling Blade” at the Theatre in Washington, Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. Billy Bob Thornton won an Academy Award for the “Sling Blade” screenplay and also a nomination for Best Actor in the film. Thornton plays a simpleton who is released from an asylum for the criminally insane after serving Pets of the week Up for adoption this week at RAWL are: A black lab-mix, 1- to 2year-old female, found on Battle Mt., Castleton; a black lab female pup, 6-months-old, found on Scrabble Road; a 2- to 3year-old female tri-colored beagle, found on Route 626 in Washington; a }- to 3year-old black female pit bull-lab mix, found in Boston; a 2- to 4-yearold male Blue Tick Redbone hound mix, found on Route 707, Sperryville; a 1- to 2year-old white female shepherd-mix, found on routes 707 and 231. The shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are located near the landfill, or call, 937-3336. twenty-five years for the murder of his mother and her lover. He returns to his poor Southern home-town where he finds a job repairing lawnmowers. He is soon befriended by a small boy (Lucas Black) and ends up defending the boy against his mom’s abusive boyfriend. Robert Duvall plays Thornton’s fanatically religious father, country music superstar Dwight Yoakam, John Ritter and J.T. Walsh also star. this fundraiser and pleased to have Ed and Martha Barton as the honorary chairpersons of this event. We are selling 100 tickets at a cost of $100 each and raffling off ten wonderful prizes. One in ten tickets will be a winner. The drawing will be held Nov. 15 and winners will be notified that evening.” Cancer touches everyone in some way. Participating in this year’s raffle is an opportunity to make a difference in the battle against cancer. All monies raised go to the American Cancer Society and its many programs, including patient services, detection and educational programs and support for research to find a cure. The complete list of prizes includes: Dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington; a $300 shopping spree at Rare Finds; a private concert' for four by pianist-composer Peter Kater; a Windsor Aim Chair by Charlie Coombs; a portrait drawing by artist Ned Bittinger; two round trip Airline tickets; three nights in New York City; a $300 shopping spree at Faith Mountain Company; a hand crafted quilt by Susan Parrish; and one week at Martha’s Vineyard. Tb obtain a raffle ticket contact one of the sales committee: DeEtte Axelson, Breezy Gannon, Barbara Hering, Clarissa Leggett, ViVi Liverman, Carol Miller, Betty Price or Dudley Semmes. Photo Courtesy of CHERI WOODARD BIG PRIZE: A one week stay at Martha’s Vineyard is the grand prize, among many other great ones, in this year’s raffle being sponsored by the Rappahannock Unit of the ACS. New reassessment notices to go out Rappahannock County Commission of the Revenue, Beverly Atkins, announced that property owners can expect to begin receiving the general reassessment notices stating the new assessed values of their property around the third week of September. Mike Didawick, project manager for Blue Ridge Appraisal Company states, “We finished the field appraisals of all property in Rappahannock County in early September. The last several weeks have been used to complete the review of outstanding building permits, valuing newly created parcels of land since the job began and testing the flies for obvious errors and omissions. The new values are effective for the 1998 tax year beginning January first.” The reassessment notice will list the new land and improvement values for each property as well as the total of the two values. If the property has a dwelling located on it, there will be a “utility” value added to the land value. The utility value is the value of the water and sewer service to the property, whether it is a well and sep Park talk at library By DIANA W. BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Friday at 8 p.m., Oct. 10 at the Rappahannock County Library, off U.S. 211, Washington, Reed L. Engle will present a slide talk, “Only At This Time and Place — The Creation of Shenandoah National Park.” Engle and his wife, Dolores live in Rixeyville. He is the cultural resource specialist at the park’s headquarters. Engle has degrees in biology, geology, American history, and landscape architecture. He has done extensive work for 20 years on historic struc tures and landscapes throughout the mid-Atlantic region and the Gettysburg National Military Park. He has been working at the park since 1994. Reed’s talk will be illustrated with historic slides of mountain residents, Camp Hoover, Skyland and the CCC. This program should be of interest to the many county residents who are descendants of former parkland citizens as well as to others who know little about the park’s history. The audience will have an opportunity to question Reed. As usual, refreshments will be served. Your old Wheels can Start Us Rolling Toward a Healthier Community } Donate a car or any driveable vehicle to the Thomas Jefferson Area ^ Food Banks CARS FOR FOOD Program and we will turn the proceeds into food for the hungry. Your vehicle will provide ten times its sale value in nutritious food for needy children and adults. you Are the Key to Driving Amiy Hunger' Thomas Jefferson Area Food Bank is a 50l(c)3 organization. Contributions are tax deductive to the fullest extent of the law. 1-888-227-7436 Wc make donating a simple process You get quick, free disposal of your vehicle and a generous tax deduction for your donation. tic or public water or sewer. “Improvements” refers to buildings or other structures located on the property. The notice will also include the telephone number to call if the property owner has questions regarding the assessment or wishes to make an appointment to meet with the Board of Assessors to discuss the assessment. The phone number is 6752445. Also included in the notice is an informational insert further explaining the reassessment process and other county real estate programs. Atkins states it is important to remember that if your property is in the Land Use Program, the land values listed reflect Fair Market Value and not Land Use Value. The Commissioner of the Revenue’s office administers the land use program and land use values are not part of the reassessment process. The Board of Assessors will meet daily to discuss the new assessments with property owners. The reassessment hearings will be held at the Rappahannock County Courthouse in Washington, Va. Property owners have 14 business days after the date of the notice to make an appointment to meet with the Board of Assessors. Appeals made after that date will be held for the Board of Equalization to review. The Board of Equalization will receive appeals through Aug. 28, 1998. Some property owners may prefer to appeal their new assessment by letter. This is perfectly acceptable and each letter will be given the same consideration by the Board of Assessors as does a personal interview. Didawick and Atkins agree the appeal process will take about three weeks to complete. After the hearings are over, every property appealed to the Board of Assessors will initiate a letter to the owner stating the board’s decision. ot> Invites all Sporthorse lovers to join us at the Wheatley Estate for the Oldenburger of America Mare, Foal and Stallion Inspection and Branding on September 27, 1997 starting at 10:00 a.m. The inspection will be conducted by Oldenburger of America Inc. In addition to Or. Roland Ramsauer, Breeding Director of the Oldenburger of America, Dr. Evelin Vollstedt, Coordinator between the German Oldenburg Verband and the Oldenburger of America and Mr. Egon Wichmann, Board Member of the Oldenburg Verband in Germany, will attend this important event. Spectators are welcome. Stallions will perform free-jumping • Photo: Rax Raed Breeding Philosophy of the OUmburgrr of America (O.A.) All hones must undergo a physical inspection by the official judging panel of the O.A. Only those horses which show sufficient Warmblood or Thoroughbred pedigree are eligible for inclusion into the highest “stud" book. The breeding philosophy of the Oldenburg Verband of Germany has been to carefully select those horses with the best “phenotype" for the purpose intended: athletic, correct hones with willing attitudes for work, with physical characteristics of strength, impulsion, forward and elastic movements, particularly suited for the Olympic disciplines of dressage, » eventing and show jumping, as well as driving. For further information and registration of horses, please contact: Amo J. Kosko, 7721 Citation Drive, Marshall, VA 20115 Tel: (540) 364-2195 Fax: (540) 364-4781 Or call 888-US OLDEN • (817) 365-9660

fThree arrested on cocaine charges By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Three people from Front Boyal were arrested on drug Charges in Rappahannock bounty last week by Virginia §tate Trooper M.C. Woodard. Tammi Cooper, 29, Sandra Garter, 25 and Hedgeman lhrner, 34 were arrested for possession of cocaine on Sept. 9 «Jn Route 669 in Amissville. * The arrests occurred on Rollins Ford Lane at about 6:45 p.m. Trooper Woodard, responding to a call about a car stopped at an intersection, found the three at the car, which had overheated, and gained their consent to search the vehicle. He found smoking devices containing residue which was found to be cocaine. He arrested the three on suspicion of possession of a narcotic, according to information from the office of the State Police in Warrenton. Cooper, Carter and Turner were taken to the j House tour planned P S_ ' Photo Courtesy of LISA SWAIM l Dried flowers abound in Lois Snead’s attic. These and j many other delicate dried flowers will be made into > gorgeous arrangements and will be for Sale during the * 41 st annual House Tour and Dried Flower Sale to be held * Oct. 18 and 19. Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office to await bond hearings. They will face charges in Rappahannock General District Court Oct. 21. In other State Police matters: Trinity Lindsay, 50, of Brightwood was northbound on Route 627 on Sept. 8 at about 12 p.m. He rounded a curve in his ‘97 Chevrolet pickup and saw William Ward, 50, of Washington driving toward him in his ‘97 Oldsmobile Bravada. Lindsay swerved too far to the right to avoid Ward and his truck rolled over the embankment and came to rest upright. Trooper S.M. Knick said Lindsay had minor injuries and no charges were filed. Lindsay’s truck was totaled with an estimated $10,000 worth of damage. Roof From Page A1 36 hours straight during the worst of the rain, he said. The thunderstorms began about 5 p.m. last Monday and water started leaking in almost immediately. Tarps were placed over the membrane on the roof and much of the leakage was stopped. Hale and White will bear the cost of any water damage or labor involved, which is considerable, Hale said. Ceiling tiles fell as they became saturated with water and the water ran down toward the front of the auditorium. The carpet, especially in front of the stage was soaked and needs to be assessed for replacement, said Dr. David Gangel, superintendent of schools. Some of the drywall absorbed water and needs to be replaced also. The band equipment was removed, but a piano will need, at least, a tuning. The electrical wiring needs to be tested, said Gangel. The school has been very diligent about monitoring the safety aspect of the construction, said Hale. Either Bill Deal, head of maintenance, or Gangel, have been present at the construction site throughout the day when school is in session. The work schedule has been revised to begin at 9 a.m., rather than the usual 7 a.m., and continues until 7:30 p.m. The roof should be completely covered by the end of the week, said Hale. Asked for his opinion as to whether the roof was truly in need of immediate repair as indicated in the original Ramcorp firm’s evaluation, Hale said that it was. Repairs on the three previous roofs did not include removal of the gravel, which is the correct procedure, and added considerable weight, he said. Hale also corrected a statement attributed to him that his crew was working 20 hour days, rather, he said, two crews were working 10 hour days, six days a week. Committee Board From Page A1 “If you care about the town, about the future of the town, (town residents will participate in the process). It’s not going to be glamorous. And if "(the committee) is not as representative of the town, we can call for additional volunteers.” Willis recapped the first paragraphs of Herd’s draft proposal. He recommended that the town council contract for all of Task Group 1 at roughly $11,000. The task group includes a data collection survey, establishment of the steering committee, and the initial meetings between the consultant and the committee. The mayor also said that the town council should retain the right to appoint the members of the committee. The motion was approved. Monday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. was set for the first steering committee meeting. It will be held at the town hall. Survey From Page A1 hands many times). Mayor Stew Willis said that the survey will be wellpublicized. Every effort will be made to get the word out to everyone. Notices will probably be included in the water bills and clearly worded. Public notices will be prominently posted throughout the town. W€ST VIRGINIA BRCCDCRS CLASSICS XI SUNDAY, S€PT. 21,1997 POST TIM€ 1 PM CHARLES TOWN RACES DINING RESERVATIONS 304-725-7001 OR 800-795-7001 espn2 Television Coverage Saturday, Sept. 27 at 4 pm Sponsors: West Virginia Lottery • West Virginia Division of Tourism F&M National Corporation • Southern States/Triple Crown Feed West Virginia Breeders Classics, ltd. P.O. Box 1251 Charles Town, WV 25414 Sam Huff, President Carol Holden, Executive Director Carol Smith, Executive Secretary From Page A1 improvements to the school and for employee health care. Gangel also spoke with enthusiasm about the 25-acres adjoining the RCES that the county supervisors were negotiating to buy from Charles Armentrout Jr. Assistant Superintendent Mary Ann Biggs made a presentation about the Gallup questionnaire for hiring new teachers. She explained it helps quickly evaluate teachers by focusing on the qualities high functioning teachers share in common. Gangel said that Rappahannock is now the only county in Virginia, besides Fairfax, that uses the program in their teacher selection process. Biggs said that it was a tremendous help when dealing with as many as 112 applicants for one job. Biggs said the teachers who worked on the K-12 curricula in each subject area were asked to present it to the public on a volunteer basis. It will be advertised to the parents: September an overview of the curriculum writing process will be presented; October, language arts K-7; November, language arts 7-12; December, math K-7; January, math 8-12; February, science K-7; March, science 8-12; April, social studies K-7; May, social studies 8-12. un oept. Zb, Headwaters Educational Foundation will take a broad look at the s&bpgl situation in a forum to be held at Rappahannock County High School at 7 p.m. Gangel reported the projected growth for 1997 was 1,082 students, but actually only 1,064 students attend this year. The growth for the school system from 1991 (989 students) to 2015 (1464 students) is projected to be 48 percent, although the rate has fluctuated yearly, it is accurate to within 1.5 percent this year, he said. The need for expansion for the schools will be addressed by Gangel during September and October to “any group that will listen to me,” he said. There is a scheduled meeting for RCES PTO Sept. 23 at 3:30p.m. at the RCES Library; for Gifted Advisory Group on Sept. 25 at 3:30 at the School Board pffice; Special Education Advisory Group on Oct. 2 at 3:30 at the School Board office; RCHS parents on Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.at the RCHS Library; Headwaters Foundation on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at a place to be arranged; and Band Boosters on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m.at the RCHS Library. The gas pumps are in the ground at the school board office. When the plumbing and wiring is completed the pumps will be operational. The Sheriff’s Office will also use the pumps, Gangel said. The school has been unable to put in new chlorinators, because the Health Department has not approved the plan the school submitted. New tanks may be necessary since the old ones cannot operate in a way that the chlorine can be effective. The school is trying to devise a plan for compensation time for about ten employees so it may be taken with as little disruption to the school as possible, said Gangel. A motion to pay the bills passed unanimously. Hale and White received $59,874 for a second payment of the high school roof replacement. Robert Clatterbuck received $40,248 for replacement of gasoline tanks. Wise & Associates received $5,481.60 for modifying the roof plans. Jenny Stanley, faculty member, received permission to raise funds for the trip to Williamsburg. Bus schedules for Amissville were discussed in executive session. Arson From Page A1 The organization is also putting together a list of items to be replaced and people may then choose to donate specific items rather than funds, Ferdetta said. The Rappahannock Ruritan Club is planning a fundraiser auction for the RAA on Sept. 27 at Stuart Field at about 2 p.m. There will be baseball games beginning at noon and several area bands will entertain after the games. Anyone wishing to donate items for the auction should call Naramore.

IBed and breakfasts now tourist destinations I By Theresa O’Neil Knight Rappahannock News Special Writer Tourism-dependent businesses in Rappahannock owe I a great deal to the county’s growing bed and breakfast industry. Not only are “B&Bs” and inns places for tourists to stay while exploring the county, they have in many cases become destinations themselves. Whether a 200-yearold farmhouse in the mountains, or a tum-of-the-century mercantile turned inn, each has a personality all its own and collectively they keep visitors coming back year after year. Despite the opinion of some that the Rappahannock B&B market has become somewhat “saturated” in recent years, the idea of operating a bed and breakfast continues to hold an appeal for many, especially retirees. One innkeeper, however, said as many as a dozen B&Bs have come an gone in the past decade as proprietors learn the reality of innkeeping — high mid-week vacancy rates and busy weekends. In some cases, local B&Bs have diversified to offset sluggish weekday traffic. Wednesday, Sperryville’s Belle Meade Bed & Breakfast went before the Rappahannock Planning Commission to request approval for the expansion of its day-camp operation for workshops and retreats. (See details in next week’s edition of the Rappahannock News.) Taxes derived from B&B operations eventually flow into county coffers, they contribute to the local economy in other ways as well: as employers, consumers of local goods and by attracting travelers to Rappahannock through advertising. They also act as information clearing houses for area businesses, shops, and attractions. The Conyers House The Conyers House Inn & Stable is perhaps the granddaddy of all Rappahannock bed and breakfasts. According to the inn’s promotional literature, it has served as a county store, private residence and even a commune over the years. According to Sandra Cartwright-Brown, who operates the Sperryville inn with her husband Norman, theirs was the first bed and breakfast concern to open in the county at a time when the industry was in its genesis. “We were the first ones. The Board of Supervisors didn’t even know what a B&B was in 1981. When we went to get our license nobody knew what we were talking about, including us,” she laughed. Now known as an “inn” rather than a “bed & breakfast” (the change in semantics is due to room count and amenities), the Conyers House has expanded its business throughout the years to include on-site horseback riding and an “elegant six-course dinner.” Cartwright-Brown said each bed and breakfast concern in the county has a unique ambiance and something different to offer clients. “When somebody calls me and I don’t have a room, they usually request a referral. I ask them if they are interested in staying in town or in the county, then I find out what they are interested in doing.” “From the very beginning, we haven’t changed much as far as being a tourist promoter. Each of us acts as a chamber of commerce and visitors’ center for the area. It’s up to us to see that guests have a good time,” she said. Cartwright-Brown said she views her fellow innkeepers as allies rather than competition. “I can only speak for Conyers House, but it has always been like that. I have never thought of any other B&Bs as competition. Somebody else offers something different. If we are too pricy for somebody (rates vary from $150 to $250 per night), it is to our advantage to suggest someplace else because if they leave Conyers House on a positive note' it helps the entire area. In a way, we might even have facilitated their ability to come out here.” Cartwright-Brown said her business, now in its 16th year, no longer spends much money on advertising. Instead it relies on repeat business and word-of-mouth recommendations. A great deal of its publicity, however, comes press coverage. “I don’t do much promotion or advertising. I do cooperate with articles and books. We Favorites to return for concert at Theatre The story of “The Magic Box!” comes to the Theatre at Washington, Va. Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Actor and story-teller Ritchie Porter wrote this original one-man show for children. It is suitable for youngsters of all ages up to sixth grade — and is intended also to be enjoyed by accompanying adults. The nine-year-old about whom the tale revolves is deprived of television for a week and forced to turn to his “old-fashioned” toys. But he finds he has forgotten how to use his imagination. Out of sheer desperation for something to do, he starts to leaf through a book of stories and to act out some of them with his toys. Ritchie Porter has appeared in theater productions at Arena Stage, the Source Theatre, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has toured nationally with the Kennedy Center’s Programs for Youth and Families. He performed his show “The Mystery of the Muffin Man” to an appreciative audience of children at the Theatre in Little Washington two years ago. Tickets for the show are $2.50 for children and $5 for adults,. For reservations and infor Photo Courtesy of Wendy Weinberg IT’S MAGIC: Ritchie Porter. mation phone 675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. Two longtime audience favorites at the Theatre at Washington, Va., give a recital there, entitled “The Romantic Quest in Song,” on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. Soprano Amanda Balestrieri and fortepianist Kenneth Slowik perform music of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert, grouped to illustrate the stages of romance: Love’s awakening, love’s flowering, romantic longing, love’s perils, lost love, and peace. Tickets for Sept. 27 are $14 with reservation, $15 at the door. Students 18 and under pay half price. The Theatre is located on Gay Street. Rappahannock News File Photo SERENITY: Caledonia Bed & Breakfast in Flint Hill, owned by Phil Irwin, is one of many B&Bs in the county. are in well over 50 books now and our most recent mention was last week in the Washington Post - that’s the kind of exposure you just can’t buy.” The Conyers House also pays for listings in brochures for the towns of Washington and Sperryville and is included in the Rappahannock Bed & Breakfast Guild’s brochure and Internet listings. Caledonia Farm Phil Irwin, who opened a bed and breakfast at Caledonia Farm in 1985, is extremely knowledgeable about the industry. Before he entered the business, he visited more than 80 other B&Bs to learn the trade. And he didn’t stop after he opened his own — to date he has visited 338. He said visiting bed and breakfasts has become “a hobby with a lot of folks just like trying new restaurants. The destination of bed and breakfast is the reason for going with a lot of people.” Irwin said the main activities undertaken by his guests are sightseeing on Skyline Drive and hiking throughout Shenandoah National Park. He also has stalls and paddocks available to those who wish to board their horses. Fall is a busy time of year for Caledonia. “We turn away eight couples for every one we accept,” he said. Irwin was instrumental in organizing the Bed and Breakfast Guild of Rappahannock County which has grown from “five or six members” ten years ago to 16 today and is its president. The guild publishes a brochure and posts a web site at www.bnb-n-va.com. Despite what Irwin terms a “saturated market,” he feels local government should do nothing to curb new B&B activity. Instead he feels the industry will level out through the forces of supply and demand. “The government has no business in business,” he said. Like the Conyers House, Caledonia’s first source of business is referrals. The B&B is also listed in guidebooks and is receiving an increasing amount of new business from the Internet. “I’d say as many as 40 percent of my new business comes from the Internet,” said Irwin, noting that the figure is astonishing when taking into consideration the fact that a scant 20 percent of households in the United States are estimated to have home computers and Internet access. “The fascination with concept of bed and breakfasts is based on the fact that everyone is different. Unlike the uniform sterility of hotels, our decor is different and our levels of hospitality are different. The Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia (of which Irwin was a co-founder) has 204 inspected and approved bed and breakfasts in Virginia. “We have so many in Rappahannock because we are open space, scenery, the mountains, wildlife, trails and stables. We have three excel lent Zagat-rated restaurants and two more that ought to be,” he said. Apple Hill Farm Compared to Caledonia Farm and The Conyers House, Sperryville’s Apple Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast is a relative newcomer. It was opened by owners Wade and Dorothy Waller in 1992. Like her more established counterparts, Waller relies on repeat visitors and referrals more than advertising expenditures. Early ads in the Washington Post were scaled back after Apple Hill was listed in several bed and breakfast publications including “America’s Wonderful Little Inns and B&Bs,” she said. “All things considered we don’t spend much on advertising, certainly not as much as we used to. And the Internet has helped a lot.” she added. “Some people basically stay on the balconies all weekend. Others like to go horseback riding, canoeing on the Shenandoah, biking and antiquing. We try to keep up with what’s going on.” Waller agrees that bed and breakfasts have become a tourist draw in and of themselves, not just a place to stay while visiting the surrounding area. “People have said to us that it is a neat way to travel because bed and breakfasts cater to you specifically, rather than just ‘the people in room 403’,” she said. this month By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer A group of five artists is pooling their talent and enthusiasm to bring an artists’ row to Washington, Va. The “brainchild” of Rappahannock artist Tanya Richey, known for her expressive, colorful paintings of county scenes, the row is set to open Sept. 27 and 28 with open house, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. There will also be an artists’ reception on Sept. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. The reception, said Richey, is a kind of movable feast. All the shops will feature different foods and people can view the art and have dinner as they move down the street. “It’s the beginning of a real creative energy here,” she said “and a very unique opportunity.” Richey said the group has also approached the Middle Street Gallery about scheduling openings for the same dates. “It would be the beginning of gallery walks here,” she said “We have such a great audience here for art. It’s a natural place to have a group like this working together,” she said. “We’ve (Rappahannock) gained quite a reputation as a place to come for art.” Richey said people have told her she’s rented about every place in town at one time or another but this time she’s done it differently. She bought the building her new shop will be in and plans to stay. She said the “wonderful rural setting” lends itself artistic interpretation and there are enough people in surrounding counties, in addition to those who visit from the Washington, D.C. area, to make the businesses lucrative. The other artists involved in the endeavor are Peter Garon, Charles Tompkins, Jennifer Greene and Christopher Goodine. Garon’s work will be on display at Morency Fine Art and Contemporary Crafts at 291 Main Street. Photographer Charles Tompkins, who specializes in traditional black and white prints, will be located at 261 Main Street. The Odyssey Collection, Inc., a gallery of jewelry, art Native American and PreColombian items from antique to contemporary, with jewelry designs by Jennifer Greene will also be located at 261 Main Street. Christopher Goodine’s shop, featuring unique gold and silver jewelry, is already established. He welcomes the other artists to the row. Richey’s Windflower Gallery will be located at 332 Main Street. Richey said the shops will probably close for one or two days during the middle of the week (possibly Tuesday and Wednesday) in order to take full advantage of weekend traffic. “This is a connection we’re all involved in. We’re offering original, creative items that are definitely not something that can be massed produced — things you can keep and treasure. A lot of that is being stamped out in this country," she said. Richey says it all hinges on the individual spirit. “We’re all ‘Jeffersonians’,” she laughs. The new town brochures include information on all the new shops and are now available at the town hall on Gay Street. Bouquets of color at Middle Street By Diana W. Bird. Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Emily Kinnier of Richmond has brought 28 of her beautiful, cheerful works of art to the Middle Street Gallery for a September exhibition. Her glowing autumn landscapes and bouquets tell us that these are works of a happy lover of nature. Her scale is small to medium size and she resorts to several techniques — collage, oil pastel and pencil, watercolor, conte crayon, pen and ink, wood engraving, etching and more. Most of Kinnier’s pictures are unmistakably trees, hills, skies and nondescript foliage — blurred images, magically textured, composed of bright colors, especially orange, yellow, pink, lavender, green and blue, all combined with remarkable finesse. The images are so glamorous that I had to force myself to analyze them rather than just eiyoy them. Not surprisingly, several had been purchased in the first days of their display. The rather abstract nature of much of Kinnier’s work is complemented in other cases by exact engraved and drawn designs. She is a completely trained and practiced artists whose first talent seems to be as a colorist, but who can produce whatever she has in mind. For some reason, animals and people are not figured in this show, so we don’t know how she approaches them. Kinnier told me that she had studied with some of the finest artists at the Art Student’s League in New York. Take this opportunity to brighten a day by looking' at these pictures before Sept. 28. I did not find them all equally successful, but the strength and connection with nature of others makes this encounter with her response to the outof-doors a new experience. Russian dance company to open new CCA season The six-county area Community Concert Association 1997-98 series opens Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. with “A Celebration of World Dance” by the 30 member Russian Seasons Dance Company. Subscriptions are still available for this series of five professional attractions appearing at Culpeper County High School. Max Morath “The Ragtime Man* performs Tuesday, Oct 14; the famed Glenn Miller Orchestra of 19, including vocalists, comes Sunday, Nov. 9. Pianist David Allen Wehr plays a centennial salute, “Gershwin at the Grand," on Friday, Feb. 13; and mezzo-soprano/raconteur Brenda Boozer appears Tuesday, March 17. Subscribers may also attend, free, eight additional concerts of classical and popular artists, and dance, in Manassas and Fairfax. Tickets cannot be sold for individual performances. A subscription is only $30 per adult, and just $10 total for all K-12 children within a subscribing family- lyThere are special benefits for those choosing to be patrons, benefactors, or angels of this nonprofit 501 b (c) (3) organisation. For more information, or brochure, call Mrs! Margaret Tucker at 6763481 or the vice president for subscriptions, Louise McCullough at 972-7101. Ib order a subscription, send check to C.C.A. at HC 72, Box 231, LOW, Locust Grove, Va. 22508 and include your name, address, telephone number, and children’s names if their tickets are desired. Subscriptions may also be purchased on Sept 20 in the lobby of the CCHS.

Church WfM Primitive Baptists host meeting On Friday evening, Sept. 19 Thorton’s Gap Primitive Baptist Church will be hosting an evening appointment for Elder Tbmmy Roundtree of Georgia. The community is cordially invited to come and hear from this able minister. Singing will begin at 6 p.m., with preaching commencing at 6:30 p.m. Anyone needing transportation is invited to call the church pastor Elder Roberts at 826-8394 or 543-2590. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Homecoming at Amissville Homecoming will be celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Amissville United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. followed by a covered dish lunch. Revival will be held Sunday evening Sept. 21 through Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The community is invited. For more information call Rev. Nancy White at 937-4397. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Chifdren’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Revival, homecoming set The Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville will be celebrating their revival services, Sept. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming services will be held on Sunday Sept. 21. The guest speaker will be the Rev. George O. Dean. “All are welcome in celebrating another year of service to the Lord,” said a spokesperson. Pastor Rev. Forrest Freeman and congregation invites the public. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. '$t. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation 8 a.m, 7:30 p.m. Weekdays, 8 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Sat. or by appt. Homecoming services set Homecoming services will be held at the Massanova Pentecostal Church in Castleton on Sunday, Sept. 21. The church is located on Route 626 in Castleton off Route 729. A group from Free Gospel Bible Institute will be ministering in song and word at the services. Rick Simpson will be the evening speaker. Lunch will be served following the morning service. “Come join us in song and worship,” said a spokespersons. The Pastor Rev. L.D. Savage and congregation ipvites the public to attend. For more information i call Rtev. Savage at 937-5380. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. , Community Youth Group 4-6 p.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Concert planned at Bethel The VoiceS’of Shiloh from Millwood will be in full con- • cert at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. This program is sponsored by Ethel Williams for the benefit of the choir. “All are invited to come and have a good time at Bethel,” said a spokesperson. FT Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. , Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Choir Practice and Prayer 7:30 p.m. Gospel music session set There will be a Gospel Music coffee house jam session on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Community center on Fodderstack Road, next to the state highway department. There will be traditional soul and country gospel music. “So if you can play music, sing or just want to listen and Praise the Lord, come on out and join the fun,” said a spokesperson. There will be refreshments. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Morning Prayer II11 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Sept. Sept. 21 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Wahab and Rev. Jennings Hobson Karen M. Kerns weds John Robert Wahab Karen Marie Kerns and John Robert Wahab were married Aug. 30 in Washington, Va. at Trinity Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Donna Kerns of Manassas Park, Va. and the granddaughter of Mrs. Edna Perry of Washington. The groom is the son of Robert Wahab and Jane Boyd and step parents Virginia Wahab and Jim Boyd of Hampton Roads, Va. The Rev. Jennings W. Hobson IH performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her father. She wore a white satin gown with beaded lace and ruffled train. Her bouquet was red and white roses, greenery and lace bows. The groom and best man, Robert Wahab wore a black tuxedo. Ushers were Bob Kerns, brother of the bride from Manassas and. Ed Herman of Reston. , The matron of honor was Kelly Kerns sister-in-law of the bride of Manassas. She wore an ankle length red dress. Her bouquet was also red and white roses with lace ribbon. The bride’s mother wore a pale mauve street length dress with a white gardenia corsage. The groom’s mother wore a beige silk street length two piece dress with a white gardenia corsage. A reception was held afterward at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department reception hall. Attending were Karen’s grandmother Edna Perry of Washington and the honorable Robert S. Wahab of Virginia Beach, grandfather of the groom plus many relatives and friends from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, North Carolina and Virginia. The bride’s mother baked the three tier wedding cake with white icing and red rose as trion. After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the couple will reside in Dumfries, Va. Parenting perspective class offered A parenting class for parents who are separating and/or divorcing will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. The class will be conducted by Dr. Susan L. Vignola, LCSW, of Associates for Growth. Parents will learn how to establish their new parenting plan based on two parents, and two homes. You will learn how to recognize and how to deal with your child’s anger, hurt, and disappointment. Most importantly, you will learn how divorce affects children from infancy to adulthood. To register, call Dr. Susan Vignola, 825-9566. Sperryville residents entertain, visit, travel Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor visited Mr. and Mrs. Tbm Cozzo in Falls Church recently- lyMr. and Mrs. A.L. Swindler and Barbara Dawn of Hanover, Pa. were recent weekend guest of Mrs. Emma Swindler. Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper and Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold revival services beginning Sunday, Sept. 21. A covered dish dinner will be held at the Sperryville Fire Hall at 6 p.m. The youth of the church will lead the services at the church at 7:30 p.m. Services will continue Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The Nominating Committee of the Sperryville United Methodist Church met last Sunday night. The {■* * rx w, 1 By CATHY PULLEN ; 987-8740 Administrative Board of the1 church met after the nominat-l ing committee. { Those attending were Rev.Merlin Shorb, Julian and! Sandra Brown, Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland, Mrs. Polly i Aylor, Mrs. Emma Swindler,] Mrs. Phyllis Swindler and Mr.; and Mrs. Nelson Nethers. The Sperryville United; Methodist Church will hold a yard and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 11 beginning at 9 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Emma Swindler on U.S. 211. The church will also be selling hamburgers and hot dogs. Proceeds will benefit the Sunday School Program. Prestons to celebrate Best wishes to Jack and Ruth Preston on their third wedding anniversary on Friday, Sept. 19. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett has returned home after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. Happy birthday to my husband Edward M. Clark who will have his day on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Bobbie Jo Brown accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vest, Kirkland, Victoria and Josh of Flint Hill to Jelly Stone Campground near Luray for the weekend. Richie Eastham of Warrenton was a recent visitor of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. TVisitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Browns, Amanda, Bobbie Jo and Lucy Burnham on Sunday evening were Ms. Ginger Estes, Jessica Estes and Rusty Smoot. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mrs. Jeanette Pullen of Flint Hill and Donald Keyser of Alexandria. Have a great week! Correction The photo of the late Charles Lewis and Bessie Jenkins Burke which appeared in the Aug. 6 issue of the Rappahannock News was not taken in Harris Hollow as thought. Several members of the family corrected this error. The photo was taken by the late Mary Ellen Burke in Old Hollow. Raymond Burke had brought the couple to visit Charlie and Mary Burke when they were living in the house next to Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church. 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Flint Hill highlights The Flint Hill United Methodist Church Administrative Board met at the Church on Monday evening following the Nominating Committee meeting. Grady and Doris Vest have returned home after spending Saturday to Thursday at Niagria Falls. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Allison Lillard of Manassas was a Sunday visitor of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Johnny Vest of Virginia Beach was a Tuesday overnight guest of his grandmother Mrs. Christine Vest. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have Homecoming services on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11:15 a.m. with the Shorb Brothers bringing the message and special music. A covered dish dinner will follow the service at the fire hall. Rodney Vest family travels Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest left on Thursday visiting places of interest in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., Ohio and Pennsylvania returning home on Monday. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill and Mrs. James Sykes of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Montrue Frazier and Ray Wharton of Castleton were Monday evening visitors of Charles and Pat Wharton. Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones have returned home after spending two weeks in Long Beach, Calif. Viewtown social notes Belated birthday wishes are extended to Kendra Hitt who celebrated her birthday on Sunday, Sept. 14. [By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Amber Laing was honored with a cook-out at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mark Laing, on Saturday, Sept. 13 the occasion being her birthday. Friends and family members attended. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson’s home was the setting of a cook-out on Saturday, Sept. 13 in honor of their granddaughter Susan Weaver. The celebration was attended by her father Charles Jr. and many friends and family. RECYCLE Photo courtesy of JAN PALMER VOLUNTEERS: Rappahannock residents helped with Camp Fantastic at the Northern Virginia 4H Educational Center in August. Ester Settle, Jan Makela, Charlotte Nichols, Sandra Jenkins, Arland Welch and Beverly Atkins take a break from their preparations to don their masks for a picture before the campers arrived. Camp Fantastic children enjoy night By JAN PALMER AND BEV ATKINS Rappahannock News ' Contributing Writers On Tuesday evening, Aug. 19 children who were participating in Camp Fantastic at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center enjoyed food and entertainment provided by restaurants, businesses, individuals, and civic clubs in and around Rappahannock County. This marked the fifteenth anniversary for Camp Fantastic which is a camp for children between the ages of 7 and 17 who are cancer patients at NIH. Along with the children, doctors, nurses, and 4-H teen leaders who serve as camp counselors, attend camp. Robyn Kaye of Flint Hill attended as a counselor this year. Camp Fantastic is sponsored by SpeciaLLove, Inc. We work with a great group from the community to plan this event each year. This year our committee consisted of Sandra Jenkins, Ester Settle, Janet Makela, Marie Davis, Valerie Ward, and Mac McDermott. We had a Mardi Gras celebration this year. Charlotte Tummeyer and Karla Miller were there with their ever popular facepainting. Sherry Hamill-Huff brought ponies for the children to ride, and she provided the campers with pony rides long after the dinner was over. She was assisted by Alexe and Eliza vanBeuren and Robbie Hamill-Huff. Diana Corbin also brought ponies and was assisted by Kelly Atkins, Nicole McNeely and Ashley Corbin. Blues Fuze provided the music for the evening and had Bankrhit? Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY * DOWN! * Credit Approval Center (Sit mid (. lianiY \u(o I iiKiiU'c 1 \|icils) New/1 sell Cars-Trueks Anns 1 -800-635-0730 Call Today All Applications Accepted “children” of every age swaying and dancing. It seemed to us that everyone was having a great time! The Honorable Jay Katzen once again joined us for this annual event and spoke about the late Mary Beth Williams’ involvement with Camp Fantastic as a counselor. Tommy and Bonnie Williams also joined us for the evening. Butch Foster, President of the Lions’ Club, talked about the late Paul Nichols’ participation in Camp Fantastic. Charlotte Nichols made the comment that it was one of Paul’s favorite events. I know we looked forward to having him come up every year to help shuck the corn and to keep us all straight! Banners in memory of Mary Beth and Paul were hung under the pavilion during the evening. Many restaurants, businesses, individuals, and civic clubs once again made donations to ensure that our “Rappahannock Night” at Camp Fantastic was successful. These included: Bleu Rock Inn, fried chicken; Flint Hill Public House, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, Pizza Hut, Melting Pot, Mountainside Market, Blue Moon Cafe, and the Appetite Repair Shop, pizza; Muskrat Haven, corn; The Country Cafe, Mrs. Coxes Tavern, and Charlotte Freeman, fruit; Ester Settle and Arland Welch, macaroni and cheese and baked apples; The Inn at Little Washington, quiche; Rappahannock Lions’ Club, tacos; Family Community Educators, desserts; Sandra Jenkins and Maybelle Gilkey, drinks. Monetary donations were secured to provide the masks, beads, and gold coin candy for each camper and to cover all the miscellaneous expenses involved in carrying out this Rappahannock tradition: Eugene McCarthy, The Rappahannock National Bank, F&M National Bank at Flint Hill, Frances Foster, Willie Cloud, Karen Foster, American Cancer Society, Hackley’s Store, Graham and Dorothy Hackley, Cathy Lou Smith, Josh Makela, Amissville United Methodist Women, Early’s Carpet, Roger Poe, Amissville Ruritan Club, and the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company. In addition, Donna Brune, owner of Persimmon Springs Florist in Huntly, made and donated lovely vases of flowers and a large centerpiece for the tables. We sincerely appreciate all the donations that made this annual event possible. We feel very fortunate to be able to participate in Camp Fantastic each year, even in a small way, and are already making plans for next year. Thanks to all of you!!! 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Lillard at 675-3670 or 675-7171. Music festival scheduled The second annual Rappahannock Music Festival will be held on the stage in the lot next to Mountainside Market in Sperryville on Oct. 3, 4 and 5. The concert and parking is free. Friday night’s performance will begin at 7 p.m. and will include four different groups with the last band promising to deliver good dance tunes! The concert will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More information on performers is available from producer, Brian Ross at home, 987-1010 or Mountainside Market at 987-9100. Republican rally planned An old-fashioned Republican Rally and BBQ dinner will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at Washington Volunteer Fire Department. For people who don’t want dinner, the rally program will begin around 3:45 p.m. All events other than the dinner are free. For information call Walter Longyear at 675-3679. Grigsby reunion planned The reunion for the late Henry, John, Paul and Silo Grigsby will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Rappahannock Park located on U.S. 211 near Washington. All relatives and friends are invited. “Please come and bring a covered dish,” said a spokesperson. Boosters selling tickets The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters are beginning their main major fund raiser of the year. For a donation of $20, you could stand to win the grand prize of $1,000, second place prize of $750 or a third place prize of $250. Prizes will be given away Dec. 16,1997 at the Boy’s Varsity basketball game. You do not need to be present to win! Proceeds benefit the athletes and the athletic department. Help the athletes out by supporting this fundraiser! “Only 200 tickets are available and they are going fast! Don’t be left out!,” said an organizer. Sling Blade to be shown The Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community (RAAC) will present the movie, “Sling Blade” at the Theatre in Washington, Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. Farm Bureau meeting set The Rappahannock County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Friday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington. All members are invited. Benefit yard sale set The Amissville Ruritan Club will be holding a gigantic yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 27 starting at 10:30 a.m. to raise money for the Community Building Fund at Stuart Field. Bargains galore! Yoga classes to begin Yoga classes with Lilo Foster will begin on Sept. 22 and continue with a six week program until Oct. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center. Each session is $10 or $50 for the entire program. For information call 675-3584. Enrichment series to continue Weekly Life Enrichment Series will continue at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center on Sept. 18 with Healing Touch. Learn gentle holds that nourish and relax, then share them with someone you care about. The series will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. For info, call 987-7204. House tour planned The annual Rappahannock House Tour sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church will be held Oct. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5p.m. on Sunday. Once again, there will be three houses on tour, a tea and the famous dried flower sale. For additional information call Charlotte Nichols at 675-3500 or Louise Eastham at 675-3550. Imaginative painting class set Laurie Marshall is offering a month long series of painting classes on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the Public House in Flint Hill starting Sept. 23. Participants will generate unique and meaningful images while learning techniques in painting. Call 675-3267 to register. Booster meeting set The Rappahannock Band Booster meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock High School library. Everyone is welcome. Dodson reunion planned The reunion for the late Ernest Dodson and Neva Nicholson Dodson will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Rappahannock Park located on U.S. 211 near Washington. All relatives and friends are invited. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. For more information call Joan Reid at 937-4904 or Janet Hitt at 937-5088. Fall series to begin A once-a-month fall series “Sharing and Caring'’ facilitated by Carol Lucking, MS, will be held Sept. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville. Attention Deficit Disorder is being diagnosed in alarming numbers in the U.S. Alternatives to Ritalin are appearing regularly. Ideas for improved diagnostic methods are circulating. Join other concerned families willing to share their experiences, resources and options. For additional information call 987-7204. Benefit golf outing set The Public House Fall classic golf outing benefiting the Rappahannock County Athletic Boosters will be held Monday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. at South Wales Golf Club. There will be food prizes and fun. The awards banquet will be held at 7:30 at the Public House in Flint Hill. Cost is $50 per golfer or $200 per foursome. Call 675-1700 for details. Luncheon set in Sperryville Mrs. James Gilmore, wife of the Republican candidate for governor, will be the guest of honor at a luncheon at the Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville on Friday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. No reservations are necessary. For information call 675-3679. Art exhibit in the nest Dulaney Hollow Bed and Breakfast and Antiques invites you to the opening reception presenting the Monotypes of the Blue Ridge, Chinese Brush Painting* — “Flower & Bird” and Sculptures of Recent Works on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. For information call 540923-4470.

Fall apples - perfect for snacking, cooking, munching Saying good bye to summer and getting ready for the fall season can be tough. With a four year old that learned to swim this past season, she never wanted summer to end. However, with cooler temperatures and fall harvesting our thoughts must turn in that direction. On top of the list is the new crop of fresh, flavorful Virginia apples. Certainly, Rappahannock apples are a real treasure. Orchardists here say people from outside the county call every week to check on the availability of apples if they don’t advertise their varieties. According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services apples represent big business in Virginia. The state ranks sixth in the nation in apple production. Approximately $30 million will be added to the state’s economy this year through fresh market apples and products such as applesauce, processed apple slices, apple butter, apple juice and cider. In addition, there are the tourism dollars generated by Recipe j j Corner i By Barbara Wayland the many regional apple festivals. Locally, the Sperryville merchants will host an Apple Harvest Festival the first weekend in October which is the 4th and 5th and other activities are planned for the entire month which features apples, apple products as well as pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, jams, jellies and/or fall vegetables. According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services the Paula Red, Ginger Gold and Gala apples are harvested in August all the way through the arrival of Fuji and Granny Smith apples in late October. The Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and Jonathan are ready by early to midSeptember followed by Rome, York, Winesap, Stayman, Fuji and Granny Smith around the middle of October. Predictions are for a very flavorful Virginia apple crop this year. Although dry conditions delayed the harvest for about a week, the outlook is outstanding. It means that a wide variety of crisp and crunch, succulent and sweet Virginia apples are now available to select and enjoy. The following recipe is from the Virginia Apple Growers Association. Kate’s Apple Cake 5 or 6 apples, sliced 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Place apple slices in bot tom of greased 11x7 inch baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and smooth over apples. Topping: 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted Cinnamon to taste Pecans, crushed (optional) 1/4 cup cold water Whipped cream (optional) Mix sugar, butter and nuts. Sprinkle over top of cake mixture. Sprinkle water over all and bake in 350 degree oven until done, about 25 minutes. Top with whipped cream if desired. The following two recipes I received recently from former resident Helen Smith, who was also the Rappahannock County Home Extension Agent and is currently the Extension Agent in Bedford. Mrs. Smith says they are excellent recipes. Apple Salad The sauce makes the salad! 3 red delicious apples, unpeeled, cored and chopped 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Sauce: 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 egg, beaten 1 cup pineapple chunks, drain and reserve juice 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup reserved pineapple juice (add water to make one cup, if necessary) Mix sauce ingredients in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly with whisk. Cool. Layer fruit, cheese and nuts in bowl. Pour cooled sauce over layers and refrigerate. This is an easy and delicious salad that can be prepared ahead of time. Serves eight. Cane River Apple Salad 2 medium apples, diced 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, diced Honey Dijon Dressing: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup red wine vinegar For Winchester Rehabilitation Canter* being a part of Valley Health System means we're free to focus on the time we spend with our patients. Let the efficiency experts at the main office figure out the most economical way to purchase supplies and when to renegotiate our insurance rates. Leave us to the task of encouraging, educating, supporting and celebrating with our rehabilitation patients. That, in a nutshell, is what being a part of Valley Health System means to us. And we're pretty sure that the care givers at the other System affiliates—Valley Home Care, the Surgi- ^ Center of Winchester, War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, or any of the others-would tell you the same thing. We're all lucky to be living in a community where health care services really make sense. w. ValleyHoalthSystem All the care you need Winchester Rehabilitation Center, Surgi-Center of Winchester, Valley Home Care, Valley Medical Transport, Valley Pharmacy, War Memorial Hospital, Warren Memorial Hospital, Winchester Medical Center 1/2 cup walnut pieces 'j Bibb or green leaf lettuce •J 1/3 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste Place 3 to 4 lettuce leaves on each plate. Combine apples, cheese and walnuts and place on lettuce leaves. To prepare dressing, mix together , mustard, honey and red wine , vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive , oil. Add salt and pepper to t taste. Pour over salad. This easy delicious dress- t ing serves four, . i: The following recipes are , - from other county residents. Applesauce Cake 1 1/2 cups unsweetened . • applesauce 2 teaspoons baking soda ,, 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup soft butter or mar- ; K garine <, 1 teaspoon each cloves,. i nutmeg and cinnamon 2 cups flour 1 cup raisins t - Combine butter and applesauce together; mix in sugar. , In separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and mix well. Add raisins and stir well. Pour mixture into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 75 minutes. This recipe can also be used to make muffins, which , should be baked only for about 20 minutes. This is a 100 year old recipe handed down to the , Hutchesons of Sunset Hills. Sunset Hills B & B Washington, Raw Apple Cake 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup oil 2 cups flour i 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt . •. 4 cups raw apples, chopped 1 cup nuts, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla !! 1 cup raisins (optional) Cream together sugar, eggs and oil. Add dry ingredients. Last, add apples, nuts and vanilla. (Apples add moisture.) Spread into 9 by 13 inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. This cake is moist and it’s best to store in refrigerator for easy cutting. ■ Can be served warm with .: whipped cream. Debbie Massie Amissville All American Apple Pie 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon - • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg'» 6 medium baking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 2 lbs.) 1 cup dark raisins 1 1 unbaked, ready-made (9-:' inch) pie crust Glaze: ' ’ 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional) 1 large egg, beaten (opt.) 1' Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9-inch deep-': dish pie plate with vegetable cooking spray. In a large bowl, - combine brown sugar, granulat- : ed sugar, flour, lemon peel, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.’1 Add apples to sugar mixture;'/ stir until coated. Stir in raisins.'' Spoon into prepared plate. Place pie crust on top of fill-' ing. Trim edges, pressing against edge of pan. Using a sharp knife, cut steam vents in pie crust, lb glaze, lightly brush' ’ pie crust with beaten egg.!, Sprinkle with sugar. Bake until' pie crust is golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Place on a wire rack and cool for 30 min- ‘ utes. Serves warm. Variation: For a subtle but delicious change, replace the cinnamon with ground cardamom. ' Chandra Davis,. Washington Apple Crunch 5 or 6 apples, diced Pinch salt 1 cup flour f 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg '; 1/4 cup butter Put diced apples in but- ' tered dish. Add a little water and sugar. Then sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.'; Break into this one egg and work through with fork. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake 30 ’ minutes, 375 degree oven. Barbara C. Way land,' Sperryville

N. Rothrock will be missed by Amissville community The Amissville community has lost a very unique and special person with the recent passing of Nancy Rothrock. May her son be comforted in the knowledge that she was loved and respected by those who knew her. Arsonists recently destroyed the buildings on Stuart Field used by the Rappahannock Athletic Association. Over half of their ball equipment was lost as well as the freezer, refrigerator, stove, and supplies. The remains of the buildings will be bulldozed and replaced with new structures. An bank account for a building fund will be established to help offset the cost. Until such time, donations may be mailed to the Rappahannock Athletic Association, P.O. Box 104, Amissville, Va. 20106. Should the arsonist be caught, I sincerely hope restitution is a part of the adjudication imposed. Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville will be holding their revival services beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 through Sept. 19. Homecoming will be on Sunday, Sept. 21. The community is welcome to attend. On Aug. 30, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lehre Jones entertained family and friends at their “Arrowhead Hill” home here in Amissville. Out of town guests were Mildred Zenger of Juneau, Alaska, Marinrv Z*»ncrpr nnH fnmilv nf Fort Valley, Ruth Penn and family of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Poland of Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Phelps of Catalpa, Mr. and Mrs. French Strickland of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Baldwin and daughter Charlene of Alexandria, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Turner of Warrenton. There were 50 people eating and playing volleyball, badminton, and horseshoes. It was a good time to make new friends and visit with old acquaintances. Donn and Val Jones were married on Sept. 15, 1962 at Aldersgate Methodist Church. We wish them a very happy 35th anniversary! Registration forms have been distributed to all Culpeper County Public Schools for girls interested in Girl Scouts and should have been sent home with your daughter. Forms need to be completed as soon as possible. Adults interested in becoming a Girl Scout Leader are encouraged to contact Culpeper Service Unit Leader Sherry Wildman at 937-4875. Training is scheduled to begin this month. Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is sponsoring an Explorer Post for males and females age 14-20. Questions should be directed to Larry or Suzzette Kurfis at 937-8240. Amissville United Methodist Church will celebrate its homecoming service on Sunday, Sept. 21st. Rev. John C. Price, the son of one of their former ministers, will preach at the 11 a.m. service on “God’s Triumphant Procession.” Rev. Price is the pastor of Kenwood United Methodist Church in Petersburg, Va. The community is invited to bring a covered dish to share at the luncheon that follows. Ketum to UMC at 7:30 p.m. that evening for revival to hear Rev. Earl Tyson of Scottsville, Va. preach. Rev. Tyson is a United Methodist Conference Evangelist. Revival will be held from Sept. 21 through Tuesday, Sept. 23. Nursery for children 5 and under will be provided. Special music will be provided by the Culpeper Christian Children’s Choir, Amissville Baptist Choir, and Bethel Baptist Choir. On Monday, Sept. 22, there will be a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. with Rev. Tyson at UMC. A Bible study will be held on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. followed by a finger food lunch. Please come and bring a friend. For more information, call Rev. Nancy White at 937-4397. Just a reminder that there are two spaces left for Disciple Bible Study at Amissville United Methodist Church which will be meeting on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. The study manual is $28 and you need to contact Rev. White at 937-4397 immediately to participate. This is a nationally recognized study. I would also like to offer apologies to the pastor and Boston residents travel, visit The monthly singing and pickin party, held at the Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue on U.S. 522, will take place Friday, Sept. 19 beginning at 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available by the fire department at a small fee. Upon arrival if you plan to participate, sign up. The public is invited to come out and enjoy the music while supporting the fire department. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin and children Michael, Crystal and Jacob and Mrs. Janet Peregory and Jennifer of Castleton Ford Road dined at the Western Steer Restaurant in Manassas on Friday evening. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Saturday afternoon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. The tenth season of The Windmore Foundation has opened the first production will open Nov. 14, 15, 21 and 22 with the play, “Plaza Suite” by Neil Simon. Call 547-2555 for information. Down Castleton Way, the Massanova Pentecostal Church will be having homecoming services this Sunday, the public is invited. Family and friends of the late Ernest and Neva Dodson will be gathering for their annual reunion Sunday, Sept. 21 at Rappahannock Park on U.S. 211 near Washington. Lunch to be served at 1 p.m. and for any more information call 937-5088 or 937-4904. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Montrue Frazier of Castleton Ford Road who celebrated her day Monday. For those on our list to receive birthday greetings are Jerry Cubbage on Thursday, John Waddell of Route 707 on Monday, the 22nd and my sis ter-in-law Ester Frazier of Fredericksburg on Tuesday. For all the,fine folks we wish many more. Mark Halterman was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham in Jeffersonston whose other guests during the weekend were Mrs. Charlotte Gough and daughters, Dale Lynn and Carla. Sympathy goes out to Mrs. Nancy Sisk and Mrs. Bonnie Cole of our area and all other family members upon the passing of David Wharton last week. Mrs. Robin Grigsby and Mrs. Janet Peregory and Jennifer joined ladies of the Fellowship Club of Black Oak Church for breakfast at De Dee’s Restaurant in Culpeper Saturday morning. Mrs. James Hasse, who lives up the road from Route 707 was listed in the paper, “Friends and Neighbors” section and we congratulate her on being selected. She is employed at the Christian Book Store in Culpeper. For anyone in our area planning on attending the Adult Education Classes at Rappahannock High they are reminded that classes began Monday, and for any information, calls may be placed to Jeanne Dwyer at the School Board Office, 987-8773. members of Amissville United Methodist Church on behalf of the person or persons who felt the “need” to vandalize and steal from their church this past week. It is truly a demented individual who would perform such an act against a house of God and a church body that gives so much back to our community. Make plans to support our Amissville Ruritan’s yard sale to be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at Stuart Field. Tentatively planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the proceeds will be used to offset the cost of completing the inside of the Ruritan building. After it is finished, the building will be available to the community for various functions. The Jeffersonton Community Center will be having their annual Fall Craft Fair and Ruritan BBQ lunch on Sept. 27. The lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available for crafters for $10. Call 937-5890 for more information. ivevivai is scneuuiea to begin Oct. 12 at Amissville Baptist Church with Dr. Ted Fuson of Culpeper Baptist Church as the guest speaker. Prior to revival, a weekly “Cottage Prayer Meeting” will be held in a member’s home. For more information, call Wanda DeLong at 937-6159. Have you noticed the leaves changing on the dogwood trees? Fall is almost here and the tourist will be traveling through to see our beautiful mountains before we know it. During all of the hard rains we had recently, the windshield wipers were getting their full workout; however, very few drivers had their headlights on. This is now the law and we need to get in the habit of turning our lights on for safety. Melody Settle and Stewart Settle honored their parents Mr. and Mrs. James L. Settle on Friday evening with dinner at the Country Cookin Restaurant in Warrenton with the occasion being their 22nd wedding anniversary. They were joined by Mike Smith of Amissville and Shelly and J.T. Groves of Warrenton. Best washes for the coming year and may you both be blessed with many more wonderful years together. Feel free to leave your news at Hackley’s Store to be included in this column. Hope to see your news in print real soon! Have a wonderful week and enjoy the cool days. {Jmfuxuy (l/VozcL by Randy Minter OUR CONTRIBUTION TO HUMANITY When people are overnight guests in the homes of friends, some take pains to leave their sleeping quarters in neater circumstances in the morning than they found them the night before. How wonderful it would be if we all conducted ourselves in this manner with respect to our stay on this earth. In other words, what if we all left this earth a better place than we found it? Consider the musings of Oliver Wendell Holmes: "I have, in common with yourself, a desire to leave the world more human than if I had not lived; for a true humanity is, I believe, our nearest approach to Divinity, while we work out our atmospheric apprenticeship on the surface of this second-class planet." Being thankful for whatever miracles we find in our life, large or small, can enlarge our daily experience and bring us much happiness. While it sounds cliche, it is nonetheless true that life's meaning is often found most completely in small moments completely felt and known. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, preplanning options offer you the most opportunity to prepare for how you want your life to be remembered as well as offering your family financial advantages. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. "Take upon yourself as much humanity as possible. That is the correct formula." ~Andre Gide Obituaries Nancy Rothrock Amissville resident Nancy R. Rothrock, 63, widow of the late chief judge of Fairfax General District Court John A. Rothrock, died Sept. 5 from cardiac arrest following a drowning accident in Whitefish, Mont. Mrs. Rothrock, who lived at the Rothrock farm in Amissville, was vacationing with her son at the time of the accident. She had accompanied him fly fishing at Big Creek in the North Fork area of the Flathead River when she fell and drowned. She died two hours later at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. Mrs. Rothrock was well known in Fairfax City legal and social circles during her late husband’s long court service until his 1980 retirement to their farm. She traveled extensively with him, spending part of each year at their second home in Tuscon, Ariz. Bom Nov. 12, 1933 in Binghamton, N.Y. to Sidney and Cecilia Rippon, she spent her childhood and was educated in Scranton, Pa. After high school, Mrs. Rothrock studied at several universities and taught English and physical educa tion classes in New York and Virginia schools until her 1964 marriage. During the 1970s, Mrs. Rothrock actively farmed, raising primarily sheep. Following Judge Rothrock’s death, she discovered her interest in and flair for starting up new businesses, several of which she began in Virginia, Texas and overseas. Mrs. Rothrock is survived by her son Sidney Rothrock of Miami Beach, Fla.; her stepson Dr. John Rothrock of Mobile, Ala. and a sister Carolyn of Scranton, Pa. Burial will be private. David Wharton Groundsman David Earl Wharton, 33, of Radiant,' died on Thursday Sept. 11 at the University ol Virginia Hospital ir Charlottesville. He was a groundsman foi Sisk Tree Service of Culpeper. Mr. Wharton is survived b) his parents, Earl Samuel Wharton and Laura Nethers Wharton, both of Radiant, formerly of Sperryville; twc brothers John Wallce Nethers of New Jersey and Michael R Nethers of Rixeyville; thret sisters Diane N. Amos, Bonnit N. Cole, and Nancy E. Sisk, all of Culpeper, and his fiancee Evelyn Baker of Radiant. Funeral services were helc on Monday, Sept. 15 at Preddj Funeral Home in Madisor with interment at Sperryvillt Cemetery, conducted by tht Rev. Tom Jenkins. 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The Times Community Newspapers will not Accept Liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or set-up. The Times-Comm unity Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. Fill out the coupon below & Mail check/money order made payable to: Times-Community Newspapers Classifieds Department P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Va 20178 W e Accept i 20 Additional Words 21. 22 30._ Category #:. No of wks . C Card#_ E*p Dale _ Phone#_ Name_ Address_ City:_ Stale:_ ZiP Real Estate Rentals/Sales Flint Hill 2nd level 1 BR apt. Avail, immed. $325/mo. 540-675-7171 For Rent: 2 bedroom apartment, near Washington, Va. Secunty deposit required. No pets. Call 540-675-3337 or 675-3061. Rappahannock Co.: West off Rt. 522, 9 miles South of Front Royal. Beautiful wooded location. 2 bedrooms plus loft, private drive, garden site, storage shed. $450/ month plus utilities. 540635-3657. 5 Rentals Lots & Acreage ATTENTION BOATERS: waterfront or water access homesites with deeded boat slips as low as $34,900. Coastal Marketing, North Carolina's waterfront specialist, 1-800-566-5263 7 Rentals Office Washington VA: office space available. One room business office. Private entrance. 150 sq. ft. $125 per month, utilities included. One year lease. Security deposit required. (540)6753316. 8 Rentals Rooms One or two rooms for rent with bath and kitchen privileges. Nonsmokers. Call'937-4507 Real Estate For Sale FORECLOSED. Government homes. Save up to 50% or more on repossessed homes. Little/No down payment. Bad credit OK. Call now 800-690-9073 Own For The Price Of Renting! Build your home NOW, without the downpayment banks demand. Complete construction and permanent financing if qualified. DeGeorde Home Alliance, 1-800-343-2884. Plenty of Sunshine. Arizona Gardens Condos from only $49,900. Best buy in Phoenix. 2 Bedroom. 2 Bath. 2 Story. Gated. Pool. No Maintenance. Call 1-602-2774311 17 Real Estate For Sale By Owner Frederick County: 50 minutes to Dulles. Fantistically restored, Shennandoah Valley historic farm. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 5,000 plus square feet, stone fireplaces, pine flooring, log room, first floor inlaw suite, preCivil War barn, gorgeous pastures, stocked 3/4 acre pond, 16 plus acres, much more. $435,000. (540)7220881. 18 Real Estate Lots & Acreage Carolina on your mind? Stop dreaming and call. New waterfront community on Lake Murray. Gated, large restrictedlots. Waterfront, waterview available. Pre-development prices. 800796-8742. For Sale: Timberland 200 plus acres. (540)858-2695. Real Estate For Sale BELLE VIEW FARM, Nethers, 15 ac., 1880's restored farmhouse, mt. views, bams, river frontage, 279K. Rapp. Co., lovely wooded 18 ac., parcel, stream, frontage, $69,900. Syria, 42 ac., frontage, springs, mt. views, borders Park, 168K. Berry Hollow Farm, Syria, 70 ac., borders Park, cabin, 3 ac. Lake, frontage, views, 260K. Etlan area, 101 ac., borders Park, mostly wooded, stream, views, tenant house, $295,000. Call Lisa Oyer Jefferson Land & Realty, 540-948-5050. 4Q Real Estate 10 Lots & Acreage A River Lot 5+AC $39,900. Wooded parcel w/mtn views & wildlife nd site. 30 mi. west of inchester, VA. Excellent terms. Call owner 304-262-2770. poi Wi Hampshire Co WV, 20 wooded acres, private and secluded with two wheel drive access, stream with pondsite. Barely 30 miles Winchester Virginia $29,900. Owner 304788-0613. Hampshire Co WV, classic, liveable stone and log home in 4 acre Walnut Grove, close boat, fish, hunt, golf, $79,900 2 hours D C. owner 304-788-0613 Lake Gaston VA/NC 350 miles shoreline. Over 50 waterfront lots. Free Lake Map. Call/write Tanglewood Realty, 1-800-338-8816 Box 116, Bracey, VA 23919. Land Bargain! 20+AC$29,900. Wooded parcel w/mtn views & wildlife pond site. 30 mi. west of Winchester, VA. Excellent terms. Call owner 304-262-2770. SO. Carolina Waterfront Sale. Beautifuly wooded, dock approved parcel w/long frontage on spec tular 50,000 acre recreation lake in So. Carolina - next to 18 hole championship golf course. Fish, boat, golf year round in our fantastic climate! Paved roads, u/g, much more! Financing available. Call 800-704-3154. TLE Wanted Land: Acreage, all or portions, subdivisions in any stage of development. Contact Mr. Foster after 7pm at 804358-0244 or write: 4201 Harwin Place #1007, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Wanted Land acreage, all or portions, subdivisions in any stage of development, contact Mr. Foster after 7PM at 804358-0244 or write: 4201 Harwin Place #1007, Glen Allen, VA 23060 25 Adoption A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. ADOPT A caring childless couple seeks infant to join our family through adoption. We can help with medical & legal expenses. Please call Tamar & David at our home at 1-800-953-1226. [■■■..MM-ni, ..;■.. ■:..; | American Family Homes We Build On Your Lot 25 models to choose from Quality Stick Built Construction 10-Year Home Owner's Warranty Well/Septic Included/Turnkey Priced from the low $60s to mid $ 100s Call 800-468-7320 or visit our sales center at 171 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA Adoption Loving couple wishes to adopt infant. Happy, secure home with full time mom. Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at 1-800-579-1860, or collect 703-830-1341. 27 Antiques & Collectibles Fall Carlisle, October 2-5, Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Over 82 acres of automotive excitement. 8,100 spaces filled with collector cars, parts, accessories, supplies. (717)243-7855. 29 Auctions Absolute Auction Machine Shop Equipment, Wednesday, September 24, 10:30 a m. 2522-D Hermitage Rd, Richmond, 8-Mills, 7lathes, doAII bandsaws, shears, grinders, hone, plasma cutter & much more. For brochure, MACI Auctioneers Int'l. 804-355-2100. Estate Auction Sunday, Sept. 21 12:00 Noon (Preview Saturday Sept. 20,10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) To be held at Culpeper Auction Center A Vienna, VA estate consisting of a large collection of signed glassware, antique furniture, jewelry, general household plus numerous additional antique furniture and collectibles will be sold at absolute auction. Call for listing. Culpeper Auction Center VAF #255 12282 Sperryville Pike (Rl. 522N) Culpeper. VA (540) 825-9045 44 Boats & W I Accessories 1992 Sea Ooo XP: with trailer, cover and life jackets. New ignition module, new trailer tires and lights, runs great. Must sell. A steel at $2,500. Call (540)3498230. Business Opportunities Business is booming! Overwhelmed with leads! Earn $8k-$20k per month P/T! Fantastic educational system! No selling. No MLM. 2 min message. 1-800-9950796, ext 5460 Local Candy Route. 30 Vending Machines. Earn apx. $800/day. All for $9,995. Call 1-800998-VEND. Pay Phone routes, 30 local sites. Earn up to $2000 weekly, 1(800) 724-1730 ext. 117 Start your own business with USBORNE BOOKS minimal investment set your own hours, commission, plus bonuses, discounts and incentives. For information, call 703-250-0831. 34 Childcare Wanted Live-in babysitter in our Warrenton home, private room, bathroom and car $125/ week. Work weeks are 3-4 days/ week. Single moms ok. Cheryl 341-7784. 37 Construction Heavy Equip Pettibone, model 6-33. Runs good. Super 6 high lift. Must sell. Asking $10,000. . 3 new tires go with it. Call 304-7286500. Steel Building Sale... “Final Clearance!” 32X40 Was $4766. Now $4344. 40X60 Was $7444 Now $6988. 46X70 Was $9988. Now $9244. Others. Ends included. Pioneer 1 -800668-5422. Auctions AUCTION Saturday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the gallery on Rt. 211 in Amissville Starring in this auction will be several very eclectic collections of smalls from Maryland and Virginia individuals, an antique shop liquidation, plus some intriguing pieces of furniture thrown in for good measure! The gallery will hold MANY surprises, PLUS: COLLECTION OF CHARACTER JUGS: Royal Doulton (Ig. through mini); Long John Silver D6335; Pied Piper D6403; Sairey Gamp D5451; Rip Van Winkle D6438; Auld Mac D5823; Falstaff D6287; Bootmaker D6572; Veteran Motorist D6633; London Bobby D6762; Poacher D6464; Falstaff D6385; Falconer D6547; Beefeater D6251; Mine Host D6513; AND other excellent examples from Lefton (Jackson A Washington), Royal .Winton, Burleight, Lancaster, Staffordshire, Morley, etc. Hummels, inc., "For Mother" 257 2/0; Girl w/doll 239/B. etc.; 1976 plate; Pr 10" Hummel dolls (Lieal, etc ); Other dolls, featuring a lanky smoking boudoir doll; Nice group British coronation pcs.; 60s Beatles nodders; TONS European/American porcelain A pottery; Large set Alfred Meakin "Cambridge'' w/many serving pcs.; Blue Ridge, Watt, Limoges. Czech, etc., etc ; Lois wonderful glass; Collection early blown cruets, etc.; Old sterling, inc. sugar tongs, etc , A plated silver, such as PRR fork, etc ; 20 pcs old Carnival glass (mostly marigold); +/- 10 pcs. Griswold A Wagner ironware; Gorgeous old beaded purses; Lois framed art, inc. fox hunting oil. etc.; Very heavy brass w/red glass ship's hanging lantern; Quills; Lots good old country smalls; Minors; Brass fireplace fender; The nicest Minnesota treadle sewing machine w/lion's head pulls; Old dovetailed heart-motif cradle in excellent condition, etc. AND a great Eastlake-influenced stately wal. Viet, high back bed w/burl + lots high-relief carving; Handsome Federal style sofa; Most graceful old gooseneck rocker. Wal A oak glassdoored bookcases; Game table w/omale spool base. Set 4 wonderful old oak pressed-back chairs. Cute oak washstand wAowel bar Early drop leaf table; Old Rapp'k farm table; Late Viet, oak sq 6 leg dining (able w/2 leaves. Eastlake wal armchair; Oak side-by-side chifforobe w/minor; Mah buffet; Unique grain-pntd oak desk; Simple, sweet uphol loveseat, Mah coffee table. Rush seat benches. Parlor stands; Dumb waiter; NICE pine dining table w/2 wide leaves + 10 ladderback rush seal chairs (perfect for a country home or that house at the beach!); Lovely parlor stands. Small maple hutch A buffet; Floor lamps; Red "EFEL" enameled iron wood stove (never used); AND MUCH MORE TO COME! BillPayne Auctions, Inc. (540) 937-4142 • 675-3729 VA-A.F. #330 Found Wonderful Oog Found in Rappahannock Lakes area of Amissville, Saturday, September 13. About 70lbs, Male, possibly a mix of Shepherd and Golden RetrieverBlue collar. Reddish color, no tags. Call Linda or Cooper (703)971-0044, or (540)937-4171, weekends. Furniture Appliances Klutch: Table, One leaf, four chairs. Please Call (540)937-5613. Moving - Must Sell!! 4piece bedroom set. Pine. Twin mattress included, excellent condition. 5 years old. Originally $2000, asking $500. Call 540-349-1379 after 5pm or leave message. Woodstove- Woodchief free standing with blower fan. Heats 2000 sq. ft. $100. Call (540)3479019 after 6pm. or anytime weekends. Garage/Yard Moving Sale Don't Miss This One! Big Yard Sale. Saturday, September 20th. 8:30am-? 12705 Lee Highway. Between Washington and Sperryville. Near Childcare Center. 44 Giveaways Dwarf Rabbit: Male, neutered, gray, 2 years old. Inside animal. 540437-8974. Free basketball post backboard and rim 540882-3570. Free Firewood you cut and haul . Call 703-7777001 (day) 703-7771908 (eve). Free Kittens: They need a good home. Litter box train, cute and cuddly. All sexes and colors, all anytime .540-937-7460 Gainesville Free to good home large family dog house train does tricks good with kids.703-753-7858 Giveaway: Bam homes needed for shy unadoptable cats. All medical provided, all spaved/ neutered. 703-295-0678. Sheppard mix female free to good home spayed and current vaccines.540-439-1338. Tan sleeper sofa in good condition. 540-554-4552. M Livestock For Sale 7 EX Cross Bred Cows examined safe to Angus Bull with Super E.P.D.’s Birth + 3.8 WN + 36 Milk + 24 Yearling + 78 Cows wean heavy calves. Gin§er Hill Angus. 540-675691. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Amana Air conditioner8600 BTU/ HR. Like new, $300. Call 703391-9128. One Stihl heavy-duty weed eater, one commercial skill saw. one ceramic kiln and lots of ceramic material, one airtight woodstove. 9374507. Pressure Cleaners! New 2000 PSI $379, 2500-PSI $599, 3200PSI $897, 4000 PSI $999. Free Turbo Nozzle! Call for free catalog 1-800-786-9274 (24 Hrs.) Privacy Hedge-Lealand Cypress (Evergreen) fast growing complete privacy. Fall liquidation 2 1/2-3 ft. Regularly $29 95 Now only $19 95 - Gtd. & free delivery - 1 - 800-908-0496 gg Miscellaneous 30 For Sale Sawmill *3795. Saw logs into boards, planks, beams, Large Capacity. Best sawmill value anywhere, Free information. Norwood Sawmills, 90 Curtwright Drive #3, Amherst, NY 14221 1-800578-1363 Unsprayed Apples: Pick them yourself at Jordan River Farm. Bring containers. $3.50 a bushel. 636-9388. Wolff Tanning Beds . Tan at home. Buy Direct and Save! Commerical/Home units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today 1-800-842-1310. E Pet Supplies Sales & Service 3 Jack Russell Pups males, had shots and wormed, Are Pedigree.$300 each 540949-4742 Serious calls only All New Happy Jack Liqui-vict 2x combines safety and convenience for monthly prevention of internal parasites in dogs. Available O-T-C Southern States 4371800. Leeway Horse House & Petsitting Service We offer many special services & will stay overnight w/yr pet in yr home. Reasonable rates. For more info. 540-987-8611 Produce Muskrat Haven Farm PicK your own *Apples *Red Raspberries OPEN 7 days /week 9-6pm 540-937-5191 Located 15 mi west of Warrenton on Rt 211 Services, Financing 01 Mortgage Money Problems? We can help. Loan available $3,000 & up. Must be employed full-time. Call now 1-888-422-1555 ext. 404. Need a Loan? We can help. Good or bad credit. 1-800-294-1194 ext. 302. Free to Call. The Home Loan You Need - When other lenders turn you down! Call Fairbank Mortgage, problem-credit specialists for 35 years. Custom programs for any situation - Including no-income verification, Bankruptcy. Quick approvals & Closing. 800-346LOAN ext. 562. VA LIC. ML251. “Cash” Immediate $$ for structured settlements and deferred insurance claims. J.G.Wentworth 1-888231-5375 CQ Services 00 Healthcare DEPENDS, WINGS. Adult diapers at wholesale prices delivered to your home. MEDICAID recipients may be eligible to get these products FREE! HomeCare delivered 1-800-565-5644. Person to live in with el: derly lady other possible benefits included. Call 540-987-8146. Services Home Improvement EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt. 211, 1 mile west of F*ost Office Amissville, VA 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Red Delicious,1 Delicious, Me} Pumpkins & Fresl 33°lb. Same as last year! Bring containers! Quantity Discounts Every Day! 10% off 100 to 199 lbs. 20% off 200 lbs. and up Grapes (for juice and jelly) and Damson Plums Moormont Orchards Rapidan, VA • 1-800-572-2262 _Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. MISSING 3 dogs last seen in Sperryville Area -female black lab (no collar) -female Jack Ruaaell terrier -female golden retriever Please CALL: 987-9623 REWARD! Forany information leading to return

Tributes With heartfelt thanks to eoeryone for the numerous acts of kindness, prayers, flowers, cards, food, money contributions during our time of grief for the loss of our darling Donna. GOD BLESS EVERYONE Danny, Shane and the entire family. Automobiles 11991 Eagle Summit, manual transmission, red, hatchback, 120K, Excellent condition, qreat commuter car, 51,700. 540-722-9379. 1968 Ford Mustang GT, 302 V-8, red with black vinyl top. Partially restored. $3000/ best offer. 703-713-5933. Acura Integra LS 1992: meticulous car enthusiast must sell due to family growth. Loaded, milano red, 123k miles. NADA $7,500. Asking $7,150. Call between 6pm-9pm. (703)4067630. Cadillac 1990 Seville Sedan, blue, 4 door, fully equipped. Only 69,000 miles, excellent condition. All service records. Reduced $9,100. 540349-4225. DONATE YOUR CAR. Jewish Heritage for the Blind. Tax Deductible. Free Towing, Free Phone Card to Donors w/Ad#1285. 1-800-2Donate. Geo Metro, 1995: 4 door, 34k miles, new tires and new brakes, factory warranty, garage kept, like new. $6,900 or best offer. (540)8823209. Pontiac Grand Am SE: Sport Sedan 1995: v6, automatic transmission, a/c, 4-door, abs, hunter green, camel interior, original owner, perfect condition, $9,375 or best offer. (703)754-3867. Volkswagen 1971- Convertible Super Beetle. Really Orange with black interior and white top. Runs well. Lots of fun for the Volkswagen enthusiast. $4500 Firm. Call 540-341-7341 after 6:00 pm.___ Rebuilt 1984 Ford Mustang. Asking $1,000. Call 540-554-2052. Trucks Ford 1976 F-250: 2 wheel drive, runs, but needs a motor, $500/ or best offer. (540)3477833. «, Ford 1992 F2S0 Truck: under 50,000 miles, dual tanks, security system, a/c, US Navy owned and maintained, new tires, automatic trans, 7,800/ make offer. 540-5548714. Isuzu - 1993 Pickup. 4 wheel drive, 5 speed, new tires, red, bed liner, a/c, with new meyer snow plow, excellent condition. $8,360.00 703-754-3867 Nissan King Cab 1990: .137k miles, 5-speed, white with topper, runs great. $2,500 (540)3385105. Chevrolet 1995 1/2 ton utility van with interior utility boxes, white, a/c, 20,000 miles, perfect condition. 703754-3067. S 1976 124k miles running condition ’ Inspected One owner $1200 540-6751750. Plymouth Voyager 1967 LE: 7-passenger, ac, automatic. (2) new tires, new battery, Good condition. $2,200. Va. Inspection. (540)822-4136 or (703)327-2211. 88 Motorcycles Suzuki 1993 Katana 600. Low miles, loaded with extras. $3500 or best offer. 540-347-4997 after 6pm. Parts & Accessories Mustang LX, 1990 Bullethole rims, set of 4, 15x7. Only on car for a year. Still look great. Nice addition for older LX 4 cylinders. Over $900 new, asking $375/ obo. Call 703-777-7174. ■ SONNY S ■ AUTO PARTS Usad parts tor can and trucks Soma new parts Moron, tiasmssora and pans instated (if puicnasad ham) Over 2,000 cars and trucks al all times Wa Buy and Sad running cart and trucks. Open 7 days. Mon -Sat 9-6 Sunday 9-5 locate** 2» Intel pm H0i sana an-7s;i ABC LICENSE Thistle Hill LLC trading as Thistle Hill B & B Inn, 5541 Sperryville Pike, Boston, Rappahannock, Virginia 22713 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Restaurant and Caterer license to sell alcoholic beverages. Marianne Wilson 9-10 & 9-17-97 #65525 if\4 Le9al IV I Notices Employment $SAVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where & when you like, , its not just door to door anymore. MedicaV other insurance available. 1-800-288-6311. Ind. Rep. Assemble Arts, Crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007. Friendly Toys & Gifts has immediate openings in your area. Number One in Party plan. Toys, gift, Christmas, home decor. Free catalog and information. 1-800-4884875. TRUSTEE S SALE OF 727 VIEWTOWN ROAD Amissville, Va 22002 In execution of a Deed of Trust In the original principal amount of $143,500.00, with an annual interest rate of 11.0% dated MARCH 1, 1989, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF original in Deed Book 173, PAGE 276, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front of the Circuit Courthouse Building for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, located GAY STREET, FRONT STEPS OF COURTHOUSE on OCTOBER 14, 1997,at 3:00p.m. the property with improvements to wit: LOT 1, CONTAINING 2.500 ACRES, MORE OR LESS , AS SHOWN ON DIVISION PLAT ON THE PROPERTY OF BILL L. FURR, DATED MAY 2, 1988, RECORDED JUNE 2, 1988 IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 75 IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA. AND FURTHER DESCRIBED ON PLAT AND SURVEY DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1989, RECORDED WITH THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM DONALD T. ANDERSON AND JEFFREY W. YATES DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1989, RECORDED MARCH 1, 1989 IN DEED BOOK 173, PAGE 274. and described in the above Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of $14,500.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: CONV. Trustee’s File No. 97-33908V. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON, 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, Va 23452 757-4318881 9-3,10-97 #63582 TRUSTEE S SALE OF 727 VIEWTOWN ROAD, AMISSVILLE, VA 22002 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $143,500.00, with an annual interest rate of 11.0% dated MARCH 1, 1989, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK in Deed Book 173, PAGE 276, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front of the Circuit Courthouse Building for the COUNTY of RAPPAHANNOCK, located GAY STREET, FRONT STEPS OF COURTHOUSE on OCTOBER 14, 1997 AT 3:00 P.M., the property with improvements to wit: LOT 1, CONTAINING 2.500 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. AS SHOWN ON DIVISION PLAT ON THE PROPERTY OF BILL L. FURR, DATED MAY 2, 1988, RECORDED JUNE 2, 1988 IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 75 IN THE CLERK S OFFICE OF THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA. AND FURTHER DESCRIBED ON PLAT AND SURVEY OF HUME AND ASSOCIATES, INC., CULPEPER, VIRGINIA, DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1989, RECORDED WITH THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM DONALD T. ANDERSON AND JEFFREY W YATES DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1989, RECORDED MARCH 1, 1989 IN DEED BOOK 173, PAGE 274. and described in the above Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of $14,500.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: CONV Trustee s File No. 97-33908V PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees. C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON, 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 4318881 SEPTEMBER 10 AND 17,1997 #64690 TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 23 SNOW LANE Chester Gap Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated June 15th, 1995 in the original principal amount $91,200.00, recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court of Rappahanock County, Virginia in Deed Book 213 at page 219, the real estate briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: Lot 8E and 9E Skyverge Estates Subdivion as the same as duly dedicated platted and recorded in Deed Book 61 at page 203: among the land record of Rappahnaock County, Virginia. As more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust (the'Property") The sale will take place on October 13, 1997 at 3:00p.m. at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court of Rappahanock County, Virginia. TERMS: The purchase price in the form of immediately available funds shall be due and payable on the closing date. A deposit in the form of immediately available funds in the amount of $7,000.00 or 10% of the successful bid,whichever, is lower, may be required of any bidder at the time of sale. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to waive or modify the requirement of the bidder’s deposit. The successful bidder will be required to close within fifteen (15) days from the date of sale. Time is of the essence as to the closing date and the payment of the purchase price. The Property will be sold “AS IS'. The Property will be conveyed by Special Warranty deed, subject to all existing liens, judgments rights, reservation, lease, convenants, conditions, easement and restrictions as they may lawfully affect the Property. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust will deliver possession of the Property to the successful bidder. The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay all closing costs. Real Estate taxes will be prorated as of the sale date. Stephen B. Wood and Tonya R. Henderson Substitute Trustees FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood Friedman & Macfadyen, P.A 1601 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 125, The Surry Building Richmond, Virginia 23229 Telephone: 604-288-0068 Ref#14159 9-10.17-97 #65735 Driver OTR Covenant Transport. It’s not what you make CPM. It's what you bring home. Family security lull benefits top pay/miles. Experienced drivers and O/O teams call 1-888-MORE-PAY or 1-800-441-4394. Graduate students 1-800-338-6428 DRIVERS DUMP TRUCK Local company. Good pay, health benefits, 401K . Year round work. CDL Req’d. Contact Rob or Al: 703-335-2255 EOE Drivers needed. Regional and OTR. No experience necessary. $600-$800 per week. CDL assistance: 20 days lodging included. Call Driver Resources 1-800467-3806. Drivers-Miles add up with homady! Start up to 32 cents/mile, tarp pay, bonuses, raises up to 36 cents/mile. Assigned conventionais. benefits, more! Homady Truck Line SU 1-3, WK 7-5 CST. 1-800-343-7989 ext. EM-52. Drivers-Weekend training for tractor-trailer drivers near Richmond. Financing/job placement. Only eight weekends or three weeks full-time. Shippers choice of VA, Inc. 1-800-646-2374. Drivers. Look! TSL is now hiring here-North sectional and OTR! Up to .32/mile start, with per diem pay too! TSL 1-800-527-9568. www.traosstates.com. EOE Drivers...Swift Transportation. Now hiring drivers! Excellent pay and benefits, consistent miles, rider programs, home often, retention incentive, recent driving school graduates welcome. 1-800-347-4698. Drivers/Owner Operators-CFS needs good O/OP’s/drivers who would like to be O/O, no money down lease/purchase, regional divisions. Freight year round. Call 1-800-8261402. Drivers/Regional opportunities. A specialized carrier is hiring qualified drivers for a NorthEast Regional operation. Guaranteed minimum pay package, excellent health and retirement benefits, operating late model equipment. Must have: 1-yr. T/T and Class “At CDL w/Hazmat. EOE. Call 24 hoursday/7 days-week. 1-800568-1851. ELECTRICIANS Helpers & Trainees Full time with benefits for residential work throughout No. Va. Call: E.L. Kellogg, Corp. 703-968-5545 Electricians, Mechanics & Helpers Commercial & Residential. VA work only. Paid vacations & holidays. Transportation and Insurance available, 401K retirement plan. VA apprenticeship sponsor. EOE. By appointment only. KC Electrical Contractors, Inc. 540-349-8500 Gov't Postal Jobs. Now hiring in Virginia. Start $12.64/hour. For information/application call 818-506-5354 ext 6252. Restaurant PT Dishwasher Weekend evenings. Apply in person to The Bleu Rock Inn STABLE/ESTATE HEAD HOUSEKEEPER COUPLE Ideal position available near The Plains, VA for energetic, hardworking couple for Head Housekeeper and hunting stable positions. Top pay and terrific benefits package includes housing and transportation if desired. Must live on site or nearby. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Ms. Schilling between 10-6 @ fax #703-4359754, phone #703478-6666. EOE. Experienced kennel person for a busy small animal hospital in Northern Virginia. FT, competitive salary. 703-754-8387 WANTED: Experienced vet tech. Licensed preferred, for a busy small animal hospital in Northern Virginia. FT, competitive salary. 703754-8387 WAREHOUSE Dominion Saddlery in Chantilly, VA is looking for an energetic, honest hard working individual to assist with general shipping, receiving, and stocking duties; experience helpful but not necessary. Good hours and salary. Call 703-3274423 or come in to apply at 43717 John Mosby Hwy. Ask for Jim Watkins Representatives Needed. Excellent income potential. Flexible hours. Training provided. Start while keeping current (ob. Free details 24 hour recording Toll-Free 886-453-9318 WEB SIGHT DEVELOPMENT/ PERSON Needed for a four week assignment in the Culpeper area. Must be proficient with all software pertaining to HTML programming language. All applicants must submit a resume for more information call Accustaff Inc. 540-829-7992 EOE/ADA CONSERVATION COORDINATOR $26-36,000 Culpeper SVVCD seeks individual to provide technical support to erosion and sediment control and ag. programs, develop and present conservation education programs, provide coordination to District activities and supervise two employees. Candidate must have a BS degree in conservation with volunteer boards, education, PR programs, and E&S certification a plus. Call (540) 825-8591 for application packet. Closing date: 10/6/97 EEO <^> TRUCK DRIVER Full-time position with benefits. Good Driving record and CDL required. Agriculture background helpful. Apply in person: Marshall Farmer's Co-op Marshall, Virginia DO YOU HAVE A CLASS A CDL Then we need you to work in the Elkwood area, for a building supply co. We have the following positions open: Two Class A w/ KOOI 1-2 years experience One Class A w/ 1 -2 yrs. experience Must have a clean driving record and experience with hauling lumber. For more info call ACCUSTAFFINCORPORATED 540-829-7992 EOE/ADA RETAIL SALES/CLERICAL Requires computer experience, secretarial skills, good customer service skills. Agriculture background helpful. Full-time position with benefits. Apply in person: Marshall Farmer's Co-op Marshall, Virginia ,^/aith <3^ountain Company $ One more Training Class available S $$ Earn Extra Holiday Money $$ $$$ Shop using your Employee Discount $$$ Established, rapidly growing Mail Order Company seeks j Seasonal Associates for our Customer Service Call Center If you like to talk on the phone, this is the job for you! We have openings for all shifts. Days. Evenings until 11 PM. and Weekends through the end of December. Candidates should have some computer/keyboarding skills Applications accepted through September 24, 1997. Slop by our offices at 12625 Lee Highway. Sperryvtlle. or our Store on Main Street in Sperryvtlle and fill our an application. Or fax your resume to ludv at (540) 987-7208 An Equal Opportunity Employer STOCK CLERK part time, flexible hours, perfect for student. Duties: stocking & pricing; cleaning; some heavy lifting required. Apply: Dominion Saddlery, 43717 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, VA ask for Jim 703-3274423 Restaurant WAIT STAFF positions available for experienced applicants. F/T MATTRE D position available. Please call for appointment between Thursday & Sunday. 540-547-9720 rr HEAD HOUSEKEEPER Immediate opening for responsible, energetic individual at farm home near The Plains, VA. Top pay and terrific benefits to include housing and transportation if desired. Must live on site or nearby. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please call Ms. Schilling between 10-6 at fax #703-435-9754, phone #703L 478-6666. ILjal EOE Large area cabinetmaker is in need of several assembly workers to work second shift. These are long term positions with strong temp to hire probability, based on performance and attendance. Company offers excellent benefits package to include: V Four day work week Health Insurance Paid Holidays Retirement Plan A can do positive attitude is required for this position. If you work well with your hands, can stand on your feet all day, have reliable transportation, good references, and are looking for a wonderful career opportunity please call. ACCUSTAFF INCORPORATED 540-829-7992 EOE/ADA ASSISTANT OPERATING ENGINEER Premisys Real Estate Services. Inc. Is accepting resumes for an assistant operating engineer for a 1.2 million sq. ft. multiuse property located 4 miles east of Leesburg, VA. Candidate should have 4 years experience In commercial facility maintenance, experienced with boilers, chillers and all pumps and support equipment necessary for efficient plant operation. Refrigeration experience necessary and a CFC license would be helpful. Candidate will be interfacing with the public on a daily basis, must be neat and well spoken. Must be willing to work rotating shifts and weekends. Please Fax resumes to 703-724-6261. attention Tony Roberts. HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATOR. DAY SUPPORT PROGRAMS #8033-01 FT in Culpeper Responsible for planning, development, & oversight of Day Programs (MR & SMI) & Older Workers Placement Program. $30,849-34,651.50/yr. PSYCHOSOCIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST I8Q18-Q2 FT in Culpeper. Exp. in pre-vocational training preferred. Exp. w/ mental health consumers helpful. Hiring Range: $8 229.24/hr. SECRETARY I f7136-03 Hourly position, Mon-Thurs, 4:30pm8:30pm in Fauquier. Skill interacting with public, handling confidential data & WP5.1. $6.81/hr. SECRETARY 117134-03 PT (18.74 hrs) in Madison. Skilled secretary. Exp. interacting with public, handling confidential data & WP5.1. $6.817.66/hr. MR SENIOR RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #7102-03 FT (day,evening, weekend hrs) in Culpeper. Supervise staff; provide training/supervision to consumers. B.S. or equiv $21,196.50-23,848.50/yr. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #8031-01 FT in Culpeper to monitor consumer activities. Exp. in human services. Days vary, hrs; 4pm-12pm. $8.22-9.24/hr. VEDA HOUSING TECHNICIAN #8034-01 PT (18.75 hrs) in Culpeper. Administer rental assistance program for disabled persons. $7.49-8.41/hr. Please Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 9/26/97, to; HR/RRCSB P.O.Box 1568 Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Too Late BANK TELLER Needed Fulltime Rappahannock klaMAnal ridijonai tMinn 257 Gay Street Washington, VA * 540-675*3519 Fencing help went* ed, preferably experienced but willing to train right individual, Rappahannock and surrounding areas. Cal (540) 675-3943. evenings. Miracle of the white lily By CATHY SMITH Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Amissville resident Mrs. > Louise Smith was so excited ", when she called to say her J white Easter lily was bloom-' ing again. It was ironic that < two large blooms burst forth on the day of Princess Diana’s funeral, Saturday, Sept. 6.; Princess Diana’s casket was * covered in white lilies, her» favorite flower. Two more > blooms burst forth on the day, of Mother Teresa’s funeral, * Saturday, Sept. 13. “I hope it’s not trying to tell • me something,” remarked; Mrs. Smith, herself a cancerJ patient. “When the first bloom j opened, it seemed to be point-« ing directly at me,” as she sat I "at her kitchen table. Celebrating their 45th; wedding anniversary this» year, Everett Smith, a life-long! resident of Amissville, and! Louise Hitt also a life-long res- J ident of Amissville, were mar-; ried in May of 1952. At the" time of their marriage,! Everett, 22, was in the U.Sj Army and was stationed at Ft." Huachuca, Ariz. Louise, then 15, was a student at Washington, Virginia High School. After the wedding, Louise lived with Everett’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith, at their farm on Route 730, now Indian Run Road in Amissville. Two days later, Everett returned to his Army post, and was immediately shipped out to his new post in P’ron/'n i When Louise was 16, she joined the Amissviile Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary, and remained a volunteer for 35 years. She was the treasurer for 14 years and the president for one. Everett is a lifetime member of the Amissviile Volunteer Fire Department, holding the position of Chief, Captain, and Lieutenant. Mr. Smith retired in 1985 after working 31 years at the Warrenton Training Center. He now works part time at the Marshall Farmers Co-op. Both are members of Amissviile Baptist Church. In 1969 Everett’s parents sold the farm, keeping out four acres on which they built a new house. It was here Everett and Louise reared their five children. They have seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. They continue to enjoy a family tradition of having all the family gather for Sunday dinner. The community has rallied behind Mrs. Smith and prays for her complete recovery so she may enjoy many more years with her family and friends. You may write to her at 3444 Indian Run Road, Amissviile, Va. 20106 or call her at 937-5269. School Menus RCES Monday, Sept. 22: Lunch: hamburger on bun, potato rounds and choice of fruit. Tuesday, Sept. 23: hot turkey sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, choice of fruit. Wednesday, Sept. 24: pepperoni pizza, fresh veggie/dip, choice of fruit and peanut butter cookie. Thursday, Sept. 25: taco’s, steamed com, strawberry jello salad. Friday, Sept. 26: chili con camel/crackers, hash browns and choice of fruit. RCHS Monday, Sept. 22: chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, fresh veggies/dip and holly ridge pie or com dogs or fish square on bun. Tuesday, Sept. 23: steak nuggets/rolls, macaroni and cheese, succotash and chilled fruit or tuna salad on bun or chicken pattie, hash browns. Wednesday, Sept. 24: barbecue chicken, parsley potatoes, garden peas and homemade rolls or cheeseburger on bun, french fries and fruit. Thursday, Sept. 25: spaghetti, buttered com, orange jello salad and hot garlic bread or bologna and cheese sub or hot dog and potato rounds. Friday, Sept. 26: barbecue on bun, potato rounds, cole slaw and peanut butter cookie or chicken salad on bun or burrito and fruit.

Wanda Snead earns recognition award jaPL O Wanda Snead of Sam »nead Realty in Front Royal, giving met the Institute of Heal Estate Management’s requirements, has been awardthe Institute’s Accredited residential Manager (ARM) recognition award. Recipients of the ARM recoprution award must meet a minimum-experience requirej&ent as a residential manager ma specified number of residential units, and must successfully pass the exam for one of four IREM courses: Successful Site Management, Successful Site Management of Public and Assisted Housing, Housing Management for Non-Profits, Successful Site 11%. -j- _ Wanda Snead Management for Public Housing Managers. An ARM must also subscribe in writing to a Code of Professional Ethics and the rules and regulations of the Institute of Real Estate Management, as well as comply with any local laws. Accredited Residential Manager accreditation is one of the fastest growing and most prestigious recognition programs in residential management. The Institute of Real Estate Management, and affiliate of the National Association of Relators, is an association of professional property and asset managers who have met strict criteria in the areas of education, experi ence, and commitment to a code of ethics. Founded in 1933, IREM’s mission is to educate real estate managers, certify the competence and professionalism of individuals and organizations engaged in the management of real estate, serve as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry, and enhance its members’ professional competence so they can better identify and meet the needs of those who use their services. Mrs. Snead resides near Washington with her husband, Sam at their home, Hillcrest Farm. She may be reached at 635-9753, days or 987-9336, evenings. r. . . gardening - storage and harvesting tips X" By KENNER P. LOVE ;*~rt Extension Agent, ANR As your apples ripen this fall, take time to walk through jfour orchard and observe your tjtees. Look for tell-tale signs of tl*fce vigor, such as leaf color and shoot length, dead or dying trees, excessive crop load deeding more thinning earlier iff the season, and weed control among the trees. The problems you see can be remedied this fall or next spring. Be sure not to store apples df pears with vegetables such as potatoes and squash. The limits give off ethylene gas that Speeds up the ripening process of vegetables and may cause them to develop “off” flavors. **• There are several methods that can be used to determine TfiJlen apples are ready to be mcked. The first is to hold a Suit gently in the palm of your hand, Then, slowly lift up on the fruit. If the stem easily separates from the tree, it is ripe. Second, the base color, the side of the fruit nearest the trunk, of many varieties changes from a darker to a lighter shade of green as the fruit reaches maturity. A third test is to cut a fruit in half to check the color of its seeds. Brown seeds indicate ripeness or maturity. Near the end of the growing season pick off all tomato blossoms that won’t have time to bear fruit, so plant nutrients go into existing tomatoes. Tomatoes need an average daily temperature of 65 degrees F or more for ripening. If daytime temperatures are consistently below this, pick the fruits that have begun to change color and bring them inside to ripen. Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, Colorado potato beetles, and European corn borers pass the winter in debris left in the garden. Remove dead plant material, and compost it or plow it under. This will limit your pest population next year to the insects that migrate into the garden. If you use pesticides, be sure not to mix up more than you need. Excess pesticide is difficult to dispose of properly. It must be sprayed on a plant listed as appropriate on the label and at no more than the allowable rate. This means you cannot re-spray the area that you initially covered, and you cannot spray a pesticide listed for tomatoes on your boxwood, unless also listed for boxwood. Never pour pesticides down a sink or storm drain. A green manure or cover crop improves water infiltration, reduce soil erosion, reduces nutrient leaching, and promotes the growth of microorganisms. Annual rye can be sown at the rate of one to two pounds per 1000 square feet during September and October. A light fertilization with one to two pounds of fiveten-ten generally will increase plant growth. Wait until deciduous trees and shrubs begin to drop their leaves before fertilizing them. This signals dormancy, when no new growth will be stimulated that might not harden off prior to cold temperatures. However, roots are active until soil temperature drops below 40 degrees F, so nutrients will be taken up and used by the plants to develop a stronger root system. Bells across America — a tribute By BETTY C. SHACKELFORD . ** Rappahannock News Contributing Writer * Sept. 17, 1997 is the 210th anniversary of one of the most Significant events in history, Ae signing of the United States Constitution. On this date in 1787, 39 men signed their £ames to a document which Established the world’s first iovemment of the people, by She people and for the people. Today, the U.S. Constitution is the world’s oldest written instrument of Rational government. It is the V 1 . * corner-stone of the American republic, a symbol of our national ideals of freedom, justice and equal opportunity. Tb commemorate this historic moment when the Constitution was signed, the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is inviting everyone to join in Bells across America, a Ringing Tribute to the Constitution. The ringing tribute will start at 4 p,m., the time of the signing of the Constitution and lasting 210 seconds. The tribute can be made with bells, chimes or carillons to echo the sentiments of a grateful nation. During this time, we can reflect upon the blessings of liberty and the ideals of justice and equal opportunity made possible by the Constitution. The United States Constitution, our guiding light of freedom, has instilled the hope of peace and prosperity for all Americans. The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites our citizens to celebrate Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23 in honor of this great legacy. This is an observance not only of our freedoms, but of our responsibilities as citizens to educate our youth — the leaders of tomorrow — concerning its history and principles. Let the flame set aglow two hundred and eight years ago bum yet even brighter as a symbol of freedom to the world. Proud Americans fly your flag and reflect upon the blessings of liberty and the ideals of justice and equal opportunity provided in this great document. In self defense - our viewpoints fr By WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Sal and I have been ’Accused, based on much misgiving. We do not hide from these charges and are ready to confess. ■J It’s said we visit the dead more than the living, j! Speaking now in our own Jdefense, we’ll try to lay to rest, |; Those morbid crimes we commit, If And the following we subife •r ‘Tis true, that in the boneyards scattered far and wide, One may find us reading inscriptions, clearing brush — ever side by side. We think it is our duty to record these lonely spots. We do it ‘cause others can’t or will not. It’s also true that among the bones of those lately alive, We document these sites for posterity, this way they survive. Here in these hallowed sacred places beneath sod, vine and briars, piaster gardener training scheduled if Virginia Cooperative !£xtension will be conducting jMaster Gardener Volunteer [Training from November ‘through March in the [Fauquier, Rappahannock and iCulpeper area. Classes will be held weekly ;pn Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to hoon, in Warren ton, starting Nov. 18. The same classes will taught in the Culpeper area Wednesdays, starting Nov. Bt Residents of •ppahannock County may ■Mend either session. Master Cirdener Training is approBate for adults with any el of gardening experience wfro would eqjoy sharing their Cpowledge with others. ^ -Rie Master Gardener proinvolves a 100 hour time litment. There are 50 of classroom training, folby 50 hours of volunteers itional service. Master _work in Extension „ answering horticultural ions, preparing education al programs for youth and adult groups, preparing educational displays and exhibits, and writing news articles, newsletters, and educational handouts. The cost for the program is $75 which includes the Virginia Master Gardener Handbook. Citizens interested in the program should call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619 by Oct. 3 and leave their name, address, and phone number. All potential participants will be scheduled for an orientation/interview in October at which time they will receive additional information on the program and registration forms. Persons with disabilities that may require any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity should contact the Rappahannock Extension Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations one week prior to the event. Are stories there for the taking of some rascal, sage or sires. They neither give ear to gossip nor bitch, complain or whine, And this is the reason you will find, Sally and me there time after time. The living are concerned, it seems, with gossip, vain babblings, and false information, They often, though igno rant of it, distort the situation. Therefore, we plead our guilt, but beg mercy from you, It isn’t we don’t care for the living but we like some quietness too. So we offer to our jury this letter in evidence, But we will not refrain and will n’er be recompensed. However, should you seek a day of peace and quiet, We dare you, before our sentencing, to come along and try it. I PermaTreal I FEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years (540) 829-0000 FOR SALE THE PLAINS VILLAGE TRUST BUILDING r TTT' Commercial property located in The Plains on a comer lot with high visibility. Charming building with two rooms, fireplace and half bath in excellent condition. Ideal for an office or retail space. $60,000. For more information contact: THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE Land and Estate Agents Since l%7 Port Office Box 500 • Middieburg, Virginia 20118 • (540) 687-6500 • Metro (703) 478-8180 Real Estate Directory — Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Ronald L. Rollins and wife to Kerry L. Rollins, 3.7009 acres, Jackson District. Deed of Gift. David L. Konick, Exec, to Katherine W. Heslep and husband, 42.1315 acres, Stonewall District. $80,000. Peter Lion Gardiner to Harry Allen Newlin and wife, interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Geraldine M. Gasch to Dolen Romine and wife, five percent interest in three tracts, Stonewall District. Deed of Gift. 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Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME JUMP TO IT: Virginia’s fall steeplechase season began Sept. 6 and continues through Nov. 1, with six more stops along the way. Fall into step with autumn ’chasing Season features action all over state ori Commonwealth jump calendar By Betsy Branscome Times Community Newspapers Staff Writer A veritable cornucopia of color and excitement, the Virginia fall steeplechasing circuit offers seven more full days of jump racing action in the Commonwealth. The season kicked off with a Virginia Steeplechase Association-sanctioned pointto-point in Middleburg Sept. 6. The National Steeplechase Association-sanctioned season begins this Saturday, Sept. 20, with the Fairfax Races in Leesburg. Virginia ‘chasing continues in Charlottesville (Sept. 28), Middleburg (Oct. 4 and 5), Leesburg again (Oct. 11), The Plains (Oct. 18) and Montpelier Station (Nov. 1.) The NSA sanctioned season, that opened Sept. 13 in Chicago, continues with competition from Louisville, Ky., to Geneseo, N.Y., to Camden, S.C. Eighteen meets offer in excess of $1.5 million in purses this fall. Increased purses across the board bespeak the sport’s growing popularity as proven by swelling turnstile traffic by. spectators and therefore more generous, upscale sponsorship. In turn, bigger stakes make for more competitive racing across the board. It is a ferocious upward spiral that continues to attract attention. Herewith, the Times Community Newspapers annually produce a fall steeplechasing supplement. Contained inside the following pages are everything to eryoy the autumh racing scene except the picnic basket. Feature stories offer an insider’s glimpse into the world of the thoroughbred style. Veterinary reports demystify new studies on racehorse health; the Virginia “toe grab" ruling has medical backing from the latest research. Series racing returns to the condition book; more than just prize money is at stake for competitors. A comprehensive listing of equine Internet sites is included here for quick reference. A photo essay portrays some of Virginia’s best known, and little known, faces at the races. And a little sporting verse -completes this special section. *• * • CrossLink Accounts starting at $19.95! Your own home page FOR $5 PER MONTH! 888.427.6775 is I \JMn\xLQAAxiAj J (uuit/ <J\xi&e£s 63 RD RUNNING MONTPELIER STATION, VIRGINIA Saturday, November 1,1997 Gates Open 10:00 a.m. Post Tune 12:30 p.m. $ 110,000 in Purses featuring Cup and The Nc The Virginia Hunt Cup and The Nod Laing Handicap Sufa* For more information, please write or call: The Montpelier Steeplechase & Equestrian Foundation Lock Box 67, Montpelier Station, Virginia 22957 .(540)672-2728 ^_*-_*_f-- * • • ••09 . «

BOOTH FEEDS. “we feed ’em all* 5333 Ritchie Road Bealeton (formerly Fauquier Feed) ihe entire family. (Times [Community Newspapers) NORTHERN VIRGINIA Staff General Manager John Toler Editor Betsy Branscome Advertising Information: Call: (540) 347-4222 Fax: (540) 349-8676 E-mail: Betsyb@crosslink.net Write: The Fauquier Times-Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va. 20188 Issue Date: Sept. 17, 1997 Cover Photos by Betsy Branscome, R.B. Gassie The fall foliage underlining this Steeplechasing Times, fall 1997 supplement was provided by Fauquier Times-Democrat chief photographer R.B. Gassie. All the steeplechasing action was taken by Times Community Newspapers horse and field sports editor Betsy Branscome. Table of Contents How to find the chase .4 Flat race, steeplechase connections . . .6 Stable mascots amuse, assist .8 Victorian Hill retired.10 Stress injuries partially avoidable . . .11 Tbe grab rule supported.14 Pony racing proves popular.19 Faces of ‘chasing photo essay .20 Each meet a unique event.22 Mickey Walsh inducted to Hall.26 Series racing continues.27 Thoroughbreds, by Paul Mellon.31 Steeplechase Calendar Sept. 20 Fairfax, Leesburg; Willowdale, Pa. Sept. 27 Oxmoor, Ky. Sept. 28 Foxfield, Charlottesville Oct. 4-5 Virginia Fall, Middleburg Oct. 11 Morven Park, Leesburg Oct. 18 International Gold Cup, The Plains; Maryland Million Oct.25 Far Hills, N.J. Nov. 1 Montpelier Races, Orange County; Callaway Gardens, Ga. Nov. 2 Pennsylvania Hunt Cup Nov. 9 Charleston Cup, S.C. Nov. 15 Aiken, S.C. Nov. 16 Colonial Cup, S.C. I Times Community Newspapers Staff PhoteVBETSY BRANSCOME FEARSOME THREESOME: Steeplechasing action on the Virginia fall circuit is always competitive, as seen over the last fence here at Foxfieki last September.

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Photo by DOUGLAS LEES EXPERIENCE PAYS: Flat trainer Barclay Tagg started out riding ’chasers. Here he leads at Fair Hill on Augustin Stables’ Gaddo. ’Chasers provide a solid education Top flat trainers rise through ranks By Betsy Branscome Times Community Newspapers Staff Writer Their basis for knowledge hearkens back to a time when a pitchfork was as likely to be in their hands as a set of reins. Rubbing, hotwalking, raking, tack cleaning, turn outs, bandaging, bathing — EclipseAward winning trainer Leo O’Brien said that all of those, and more, added up for a grade one education in horsemanship from the ground up. “I think that’s what makes steeplechase horsemen the best overall horsemen,” said O’Brien, 57. “Working in a jumping yard teaches you by the school of hard knocks. You don’t get to just waltz in and get a leg up like the flat track riders. You’re expected to do the work yourself, and that’s where the invaluable education comes in. Steeplechase horsemen know horses, inside and out.” As apprentice to Irish trainer Tom Taafe, of Arkle and Cheltenham Gold Cup fame, in a “mixed yard” of both flat and steeplechase horses, O’Brien said that each and every lad in the yard was expected to learn every aspect of horse care. “There wasn’t anything off limits for learn ing,” he said. “That’s why I’m here today,” as one of America’s best-repected flat trainers working on the competitive New York racing circuit. O’Brien is one of a legion of current leading flat trainers who had their beginnings in the jumping game. A perfunctory glance at the National Steeplechase Association’s history of the sport proves the point by the numbers: no less than five of today’s winningest flat trainers are found on the all-time leading riders’ list. Others, such as 21-time leading steeplechase conditioner Jonathan Sheppard — trainer also of graded flat track winners Storm Cat, Annie Edge and Trevita — did not win enough races to be among the NSA top 20 yet still attribute their success on the flat to their start in steeplechasing. “What’s given me a decided advantage over many of my competitors [training runners on the flat] is the well-rounded education I got working with steeplechase horses,” said Sheppard, 57, from his Unionville, Penn. stable See TRAINERS, 7 < Did you know that fUUes and mares are garni an allowance of three pounds in Virginia Steeplechase Association races? California Style Boutique Casual Chic Clothing • Jewelry American Country Antiques • Folk Art all situated in a beautiful antique house "Come see what everyone’s talking about!” Sandi Wickersham, Owner Former Owner of Wickersham of Middleburg & Reston Town Center The Big Peach House behind McDonald's at the Blue Ridge Station Shopping Center (former Holiday House location) We’re Open: TUes. - Sat 10-6 and Sunday 12-5 gj 123 N. Maple Avc., Purcellv.llc. VA 540-338CIFT (4438) J EVERYONE CAN SHOP CO-OP ( We're Your One l i>iop Horse & lack snop Thousands of items available for the horse enthusiast including: • Complete selection of vitamins, conditioners, and supplements. • Horse medicinal products which include all the popular wormers, vaccines, linaments, etc. • Big selection of leather goods - Special order service on unique saddles, bridles, etc. • Complete horse pasture consultation and management program available. • Clean Canadian baled wood shavings & straw available for bedding. • Complete selection of horse equipment including buckets, feed tubs, troughs, corrals, etc. We're also a dealer for the complete line of Famam equipment. • Behlen Horseman's Choice horse stalls. • The famous Pacemaker Horse Feed Line soeciallv luimuidieu wun me assistance of Kentucky Equine Research, Inc. Culpapar Farmar* Co-op (540)825-2200 Warrantor! Fanners Co-op (540) 347-7100 Rappahannock Farmer* Co-op (MO) M7-6555 Remington Ft Co-op <540)439-3254 (540) 304-1533 f EVERYONE CAN SHOP CO-OP '• *• * VV V »

Photo by DOUGLAS LEES ECLIPSING THE FIELD: Accomplished flat trainer Leo O’Brien partnered 1971 Eclipse winner Shadow Brook at Saratoga in 1972. Trainers From Page 6 recently. “Before I started training horses, I spent years foxhunting and in the pony club in [my native] England. “I went off to boarding school [Eton], but rode during holidays and hunted when I could,” Sheppard added. “My father was the ‘senior handicapper’ for the British Jockey Club, and I used to accompany him to all the meets I could and see what it would take to be a professional horseman. Much to my father’s dismay, I’d decided early that training was what I wanted to do. I spent a year with a [stock brokerage] firm in London, but my heart was on the racecourse.” It was his desire to learn horses and horsemanship that brought Sheppard to the United States in 1962. His first steeplechase connection was with Hall of Fame trainer Burley Cocks in Pennsylvania. “I figure I rode about 250 races,” Sheppard recalled. "And I won about 25. My best year was 1968, when I was about third on the NSA list for leading rider, but then I had a bad fall and decided I might go on and retire. I’d wanted to .. .is pleased to offer its facility as the Premier Hunt Box for the Shenandoah Valley. Spend the night in a warm, cozy atmosphere after an exciting day at the hunt. Our rooms are well appointed with two double beds, television, refrigerator, and a telephone. For larger parties of up to 8, we have 2 comfortable cabins with all the conveniences of home. Enjoy our Jacuzzt to soothe your body at the end ot a long day's nde. Our special Fox Hunters' Rate for horse and rider is $90.00 per night, double occupancy. This price includes two 12x14 stalky a room in our lodge with a continental breakfast of fresh baked muffins, croissants, various cheeses, cereals, yogurt, fresh fruits, juices, tea, and coffee. Cabins are priced at $160.00 per night, which includes board for 2 horses. 1 /-For reservations and information, caD 800-808-6617, ext. IQ. train, anyway, and I got a good start learning from Burley.” Sheppard started as assistant to trainer Joe Nash in Camden, S.C. “I learned quickly, since Joe left me in Camden with the young horses while he went off with his best runners first to Florida then New York,” he said. “I remember learning by trial and a little error — like the time I had to school some 2-year-olds in the starting gate. I was a steeplechase jockey — we don’t use starting stalls. I figured it out, though, and learned by doing.” Sheppard went out on his own in 1969, and though “...it was a struggle at first,” he was lucky enough to hang out his shingle at just the same time that his Pennsylvania neighbor George Strawbridge (heir to the Campbell’s soup fortune and owner of Augustin Stables) decided to expand his own breeding and farm training operation. “I started with five or six horses,” Sheppard said. “I’ve got 100 or more now.” A confessed workaholic, Sheppard spends much of his time on the road from his Pennsylvania training barn to Delaware Park and other midAtlantic racetracks where his flat horses are stabled. Sentry v tfj Realty, Inc. *flr jg 25th B. G. Sowder, CRB, Broker Realtor, GRI Homesites/Farms Member VA, MD, DE Thoroughbred Breeder's Assoc. • Commercial • Industrial • serving Fauquier • Culpeper • • Prince William • Stafford • 4623 Lee Highway Warrenton, VA 20187 Rt. 29, North of Warrenton (540) 347-7726 VA & Metro: (800) 348-7726 Just as Cocks introduced Sheppard to the nuances of horse training by way of helping Sheppard in his riding career, likewise Sheppard himself helped current flat trainers Graham Motion and Ibm Skiffington Jr. to begin their horse careers. Motion is now one of Maryland’s top flat trainers. Though he only rode a few steeplechase races, he said that “My time in steeplechasing was well spent. I learned a See TRAINERS, Page 28 Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME FORMER CHAMP: Champion jump jock in ’89 and ’93, Chuck Lawrence now trains. IRS i PIECES me shop Full Line Of Equestrian Supplies & Accessories The Colony Shop ♦-+ FAIRFIELD, Berryville, Virginia (540) 955-1454 Town and country clothes for every occasion. Peggy E. Cone 3 miles north of Berryville on Rt. 340

Stable mascots soothe nervous thoroughbreds Photo by JENNIFER BURKE RASCALLY RACCOON: Tigger the stable raccoon discovered that her favorite place to hang out in trainer Stu Firlotte’s tackroom is inside the feed tub. Here she plays with a longe whip. Did you know? National Steeplechase Association graded stakes races will be televised on ESPN’s Racehorse Digest Oct. 29 and Nov. 19. Equi Kneads Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certified by Equissog* TM > VnArmrln D„Utl ■ roianoa DriTTic (703)327-6144 (703)918-1922 YokwidoBSaol. com Dawn Lawranc* Story (540)679-2597 (540)592-3340 dmrtory^pop. orote.com From lead ponies to tack room raccoons, a variety of barnyard animals lend life to racetrack backstretch By Jennifer Burke Times Community Newspapers Contributing Writer The bay thoroughbred moved quickly to the back of his stall when the announcements began over the loudspeaker. Though he wasn’t racing today, his flighty nature told him something was up. It was the same story every day. Trainer Stu Firlotte didn’t know how to help him. That is, until Tigger came along. Tigger may be a rascal, but most of all she soothes and calms the most nervous of horses. I produce and write stories for ESPN television. This is a wonderfully exciting job that allows me to travel the world and report on my favorite subject, horse racing. Often when I arrive at the stable or race track that is to be the setting for that week’s assignment, I am greeted by whinnies and nickers, and the odd moo, here and there. Imagine my surprise this past weekend when I was greeted by the stable mascot, “Tigger.” Tigger is an unusual choice for a bam animal. She’s not a mouser. She’s frightened by horses and she has an unusual habit of attacking the water hose when it’s turned on. As you might have guessed, Tigger isn’t See MASCOT, Page 9 From Small Barns To Arenas, One Name Sits Taller In The Saddle. Associated Systems, Inc. 10906 Houser Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 LESTER BUILDING SYSTEMS Price, Quality, Service, And On Time. ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS, INC. Steel & Wood Building Construction 10906 Houser Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 540-898-6510 742* Aaaociatad Syatams, Inc. 10806 Houaar Driva. Fradaridobuig. VA 22406 to know mora about: □ Wood Mftp □ 3M Bu**nga Dsand Information Dttava ■ i Addraaa. Ptxina_ I

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All-time ’chasing leader retires Victorian Hill was a Virginia favorite North America’s all-time leading steeplechase earner Victorian Hill officially retired during a ceremony in August at the Saratoga race course in New York. The 12-year-old gelding, winner of 15 races and $748,370 will lead the post parade for the A.P. Smith wick Memorial Stakes (grade 2). Regular jockey Jeff Teter will be aboard for the special retirement “gallop.” Owned by Bill Lickle and trained during his long career by Janet Elliot, Victorian Hill raced for eight seasons. His racing record reflects his consistency: 54 starts, 15 wins, 10 seconds, eight thirds. l ne t londa-bred won eight stakes, including the 1991 and 1992 Iroquois ($100,000), the 1991 Dueling Grounds International ($250,000) and the 1990 Colonial Cup. He was undefeated in four starts at the Foxfield race course in Charlottesvile and had an uncanny knack for getting close in major races. In addition to his three wins, Victorian Hill finished second or third 10 times in steeplechasing’s six races currently worth $100,000 or more. The retirement ceremony ended hopes of a comeback. Victorian Hill sustained a leg injury in the Carolina Cup last spring and was training to run this fall. His final victory came in the 1995 D.G. Van Clief Memorial — a race he won three times — at Foxfield. “He’s got nothing left to prove and he still has his earnings record,” said Elliot, “so why not retire now. Ill hate for him to go, there will be a big gap when he leaves that stall Montgomery Shade & Awning Award winning awnings, blinds, shades & shutters of every available type! I _^ 1 ( .ill tor .in appointment at 540* 547-1041 800-500-1941 Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME ALL SMILES: Even Victorian Hill was smiling after his 1995 Van Clief victory, a record third consecutive win at Charlottesville. in my bam, but I know it’s time. Though never honored with an Eclipse Award, Victorian Hill led all U.S. steeplechase horses with $232,092 earned in 1991, a year in which he missed the See VIC, Page 11 Tree & Shrub Care I by the CARE of TREES Pruning/Fertilization Maintenance Programs Integrated Pest Management and Much More... Free Estimates • (703) 471-1427 ISA Certified Arborist J. Peter Deahl The Place to be for Lunch or Dinner STEAKS SEAFOOD CHICKEN I (Killed oil the 1 »\ |),iss. ;u loss from Mi Dnn.ild's :>so w. liro;id\ iew irmilun. \ \\ ( line ii einia 10 .1 IT 0 10 I BED LINER SALE!! Under-rail (installed) $139°° Over-rail (installed) $149°° > Fiberglass Caps With All FREE Options - Sale $730 (installed) > SHELLY’S TRUCK CAPS, INC. 1-800-813-0294 Closed Sundays 4 miles North of I-66 Exit #6. 50 min. from Leesburg or Manassas. From Rt. 50 take Rt. 340 South, approximately 6 miles on Right. From Rt. 7 take Rt. 340 South 12 miles. Tift I■).\TTI•. (-''I *. < ) l\ ( »( i 1IORS1 TRAll I RS Kl\i i ‘ . I'! ■. l I i | <■ !• 1 "J V i. C " I xl !: vNl t I, Is. A H\: !,. . x HikK'.uii . Vm< ) h t ‘l i ■> 4( i '> “R" PRF-SSACa 11 IK ,1 1 IORSFS sol I) Boarim i> 6s I k \l\11> in <r < >\ U'Xl R\ CUSTOM HOMhS vC AUDI 1 IONS B \Kl-> Bull K|< >s Bmp k t» ( ,,NMki , ,, ( ; Mil-'ll \ IK. !M \ ,4<) (-o ' ")’»(i‘»

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Injury From Page 11 high-speed exercise accumulated over short periods of time prior to injury and then determine if these patterns were linked to fatal injuries. Experimental approach Sixty-four horses which sustained a catastrophic fracture while racing in 1991 were each matched to a control horse of the same age and gender randomly selected from the race in which the injury occurred. The combined schedule of races and timed workouts for each of the injured horses were evaluated and compared to those of the matched control horses. The frequency and cumulative distance of consecutive races and timed workout sessions provide some indication of the past exercise intensity at or near racing speeds. The racing speed distances were estimated for the two-month time period prior to the date of injury for each horse in every case-control pair. The relationship between total number of furlongs (eight furlongs equals one mile) accumulated in a two month time period and risk of catastrophic racing fracture was estimated. Results When compared to horses of the same gender and similar age, the relative risk for catastrophic fracture while racing was significantly greater for those horses which accumulated higher racing and timed workout distances within a two-month time period. A horse that had accumulated a total of 35 furlongs of race and timed-work distance in two months had an estimated two to seven times increase in the risk for racing related Being lifelong residents of Warren ton, Fauquier County, we feel qualified to give you a full selection of current listings available in the marketplace, particularly equestrian oriented properties! Also rentals and property management. Harcourt Lees & Douglas Lees Home phones 540-347-3507 and 540-347-9145 — Accumulation of racing speed distances represent one of many risk factors that may predispose racehorses to catastrophic breakdown. More training at lesser speeds may be an answer to avoid injury on the racecourse. catastrophic fracture, when compared to a horse with 25 furlongs accumulated distance. As the two-month distances became greater, the risk of injury increased dramatically. The findings of the study support the hypothesis that high rates of accumulation of &.. racing speed distances represent one of the many risk factors that may predispose racehorses to catastrophic breakdowns. Some injuries appear to be the product of long-term insidious skeletal and soft tissue damage resulting from repeated loads during high-speed exercise. Though living tissues can repair damage, the rate of repair is somewhat limited and injuries occur when exercise-related damage accumulates at a rate exceeding that of damage repair. High-speed exercise is, undoubtedly, important in the preparation for a successful racing career; however, very intensive racing and race training schedules may cause a high rate of exercise related damage to the musculoskeletal system which could, ultimately, result in catastrophic injury. The challenge for equine researchers is to define the processes involved with adapting to the demands of horse racing so that appropriate conditioning guidelines can be developed. Researchers must also identify the various risk factors that predispose racehorses to injury. The identification and avoidance of factors that are associated with a high risk for catastrophic injuries are likely to reduce the number of deaths in racehorses. Though catastrophic injuries are most likely the result of multiple interacting causes, by identifying the various risks, appropriate preventive measures can be developed. Earlier studies at UC Davis have revealed that stress fractures predispose the bone to complete fracture. The discovery led to the use of nuclear scintigraphy as a diagnostic tool to detect stress fractures and early stages of bone damage.- Santa Anita and other veterinary facilities, including Leesburg’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, have nuclear scintigraphy machines. This preventive measure has identified a number of horses with stress fractures which, otherwise, might have gone on to experience a catastrophic fracture. Bedford County races offer purses, variety at Oct. 12 meet Northern Virginia may have the numbers, but hunt country doesn’t have a lock on steeplechasing competition anymore. The Bedford County Hunt south of Charlottesville in Forest offers a full race card of jump and flat races on Oct. 12. More than $2,200 in prize money is certain to tempt point-to-point riders and sporting foxhunters to make the trip south' to the Bedford meet. Races include a $500 hunter pace, $100 quarter-mile flat race, $500 one-and-a-quartermile flat race, $100 halfmile race, $500 foxhunters’ timber chase over one and a half miles, and the featured $500 open timber Radford Classic over two and a half miles. A morning hunter pace (no purse) and Jack Russell Terrier races open the days competition. For more details, call (540) 586-1051. By William Myzk Edited by Raymond W(xAfe. Illustrations by Custer Cassidy and now priced at a very... 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Toe grabs proven unsafe Virginia’s hard-line shoe rule gets veterinary support By Laurie Fio Times Community Newspapers Contributing Writer Approximately 80 percent of the fatalities occurring on California thoroughbred racetracks are due to bone, tendon and ligament injuries. These injuries threaten the safety of racehorses and jockeys, cause economic and emotional hardship to owners and trainers, and attract adverse media attention to the sport of racing. In an attempt to identify the causes of catastrophic injury and to develop preventive strategies, the California Horse Racing Board developed the Postmortem Program in 1990. This program requires that all horses that die at California racetracks be necropsied by the California Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System at facilities located on the University of California Davis campus and in San Bernardino. The CVDLS pathologists work closely with equine specialists from UC Davis on a variety of research projects, especially those designed to identify risk factors associated with racing and training injuries. Dr. Albert Kane of the UC Davis Veterinary Orthopedic Research Laboratory and a group of UC Davis veterinarians conducted a study to determine if some traction devices, particularly toe grabs, were associated with an increased risk of fatal injuries. • Horsemen and farriers have long suspected ll 7 ■ ■ - that the type of shoes worn by racehorses might play a role in catastrophic injuries, but previously, there were no scientific studies to sup, port the theory. After three years of study funded by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc., the UC Davis Center for Equine Health and private donors, researchers concluded that there was an association between toe grabs and an increased risk of fatal injury, particularly suspensory apparatus failure. Experimental approach Shod hooves were collected from 201 horses submitted to the CVDLS through the CHRB post-mortem program from Aug. 1992 through July 1994. The presence or absence of toe grabs and rims on shoes were recorded for all four limbs of each horse in the study. If present, the height of the toe grabs was recorded as low 14mm), regular (6mm), or high (8mm). The age and gender of each horse was recorded as well as details of the type of injury and/or cause of death. All fatal injuries were studied as a group as well as the most common type of injury, suspensory apparatus failure. For comparison to the iryured horses, horses that died for reasons unrelated to the musculo-skeletal system (e.g., colic) were used as controls. Relative changes in the odds of injury See SHOES, Page15 il V L J Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME ACCEPTABLE, AND NOT: A toe grab, fig. 1, is not acceptable in Virginia racing, nor is a sticker, fig. 3. A block heel, fig. 2, is ok. New award: The new John Branscome Memorial trophy, to be selected by a committee, will honor an active horseman each year “dedicated to the sport of steeplechasing.” A perpetual trophy, a permanent trophy and a gift •certificate donated by Horse Country. Swim In Your 16' X »' starting at - Save Sli i Presidential Pools rnfasioml tmilden */ ia-grouad foob md tpu (540) 364-3375 % £ & Embroidery '''‘‘nifoy Jackets, Sweats, Long Sleeves On any left chest design, place your order by November 15th and receive free digitizing (setup) on orders of 48 pcs. or more. (Orders of 12-47 pcs., digitizing fee of $100.00) For More Information Call: 540-788-3567 • 800-981-7446 Certain rules and regulations apply. MORTON BUILDINGS Call for information and to \Discover the (Distinct Advantage" of tMorton (Buddings today! 18478 Industrial Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540) 825-3633

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Get more from your Series 7000 Compact Tractor with a hardworking mower deck and canopy from Cub Cadet. , CULPEPER MOTOR CORP. "Downtown’ Culpeper 1 mile South of on Rt. 29 -n* On* with the Ortv*. Shoes From Page 14 with the vise of toe grabs or rims was determined by comparing the shoes of injured horses to those of the control horses. The effects of age and gender were also considered in the data analysis. Results With low toe grabs, the odds of a fatal musculo-skeletal injury were approximately two times greater than those of horses shod without toe grabs, and seven times greater for suspensory apparatus failure. With regular toe grabs, the odds of a fatal musculoskeletal injury were 3.5 times greater than those of horses shod without toe grabs, and 16 times greater for suspensory apparatus failure. With rims, an alternative to toe grabs which offer increased traction, the odds of a fatal musculo-skeletal injury or suspensory apparatus failure were actually two-thirds lower than those of horses shod without rim shoes. Because very few horses were shod with high toe grabs, estimates could not be made for their proportionate increase in odds of injury; however, it is likely that they would be even greater. Discussion Though this study does not identify the mechanism by which toe grabs cause injury, the results show that horses shod with toe grabs are more likely to sustain a fatal musculo-skeletal injury, and that the risk of injury increases with increased height of the toe grab. Dr. Kane has two explanations for the correlation — altered hoof angle and excessive traction. Because toe grabs elevate only the toe of the hoof, they lower the functional hoof angle (similar to long toe/low heel conformation (which may change the natural position of the horse’s hoof during the weight-bearing part of the stride. This imbalance may affect the forces on the structures of the limb while the horse is galloping. In addition, when a horse gallops, the hooves naturally slide a little as they land which may help dissipate some of the concussive force of landing. With toe grabs, the hoof may stop too quickly, causing excessive forces to be transferred to the bones, tendons and ligaments resulting in injury. Rim shoes could offer a promising alternative by actually decreasing the odds of injury. A rim shoe, like a toe grab, helps improve traction, but does so in a different way. Instead of providing traction only at the toe of the shoe, the rim shoe’s extended portion goes all the way around the bottom surface. The rim shoe does not change the geometry of the hoof and instead, it allows either the outer or inner edge all around the shoe to dig into the track surface while the hoof remains flat and the force remains constant around the entire circumference of the hoof. Dr. Kane emphasized that these are only theories about how toe grabs and rims may work and that the study he conducted was only designed to identify a possible link between toe grabs and the risk of injury. Determining how toe grabs increase the risk of injury will be the focus of future research. Some of the more common injuries, such as bucked shins and strained suspensories, may also be affected by the use of toe grabs and rim shoes and warrant investigation. The second half of the project, a study of hoof shape and balance as possible risk factors for catastrophic injury, is nearing completion. The second study could lead to hoof trimming recommendations that reduce the risk of fatal injury. To enjoy more Steeplechasing News, read the Horse & Field Sports Section in the Fauquier Times-Democrat & the Loudoun TimesMirror each week for the latest breaking stories in Virginia’s Hunt Country and surrounding areas. Trainer totals Flat race training totals for the conditioners studied in the lead feature of this section show the impressive “follow the money” reality. Here is a listing which shows the purses won by horses trained by each of these horsemen. Numbers reflect money earned from 1991 through the summer of 1997, with some totals deceptive since some trainers have been training for a longer time total, and some for less years. • F. Scott Schulhofer - $20 million • Leo O’Brien - $12 million • Jonathan Sheppard - $12 million • Barclay Tagg - $8 million • James Murphy - $5.3 million • Graham Motion - $4.5 million • Billy Turner - $3.7 million • Patrick Byrne - $3.2 mil* ben ..

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Pony power... Junior riders gain experience in race course competition Long a tradition connected with the Virginia steeplechasing circuit, spring and fall, pony racing will be highlighted at the Oct. 18 International Gold Cup races at Great Meadow in The Plains. Junior riders will contest a course of about a half-mile in length in divisions for small, medium and large ponies. The competition gives young riders the chance to demonstrate their skills in the saddle before large race crowds expected at the October National Steeplechase Association-sanctioned meeting which features the $50,000 International Gold Cup open timber feature, America’s richest timber race this year. The experience is especially important to juniors planning to make race riding a career. Among those who have graduated from the pony ranks to take leadership roles in horse racing and steeplechasing are Speedy Smithwick, Chuck Lawrence, Jill Waterman, Ricky Hendriks, Bernie Houghton and others. Entries are now open for the International races. Marshall-based horseman James Lawrence is available to assist junior riders in preparation for the races. For more details on. how to train and prepare a pony for racing competition, call Lawrence at (540) 364-2420. To enter the pony races, up until 11 a.m. Oct. 15, call Central Entry at (703) 777-2575. Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/BETSV BRANSCOME PINT-SIZED: Pony racing is featured at Great Meadow Oct. 18. Did yOll kllOW? Horses rarely have twin foals, but if twins survive, one is often smaller than the other. Twin Nora, a famous race pony, was a thoroughbred twin. Pony-sized, she was racehorse fast. Timber racing • Sept. 13 - $25,000, St. James Hunt Cup, Illinois • Sept. 20 - $10,000 Bowman Bowl, Fairfax • Sept. 20 - $5,000 maiden timber, $10,000 Willowdale Gold Cup, Pennsylvania • Sept. 27 - $15,000 Oxmoor Center Cup, Kentucky • Sept. 28 - $5,000 maiden timber, Foxfield • Oct. 4 - $10,000 Chronicle Cup, Virginia Fall • Oct. 11 - $10,000 Sam Rogers Memorial, Morven Park and $10,000 maiden timber, New York • Oct. 18 - $15,000 ‘steepleton’ open steeplechase and $50,000 International Gold Cup, The Plains • Oct. 25 - $25,000 New Jersey Hunt Cup, Far Hills • Nov. 1 - $35,000 Virginia Hunt Cup, Montpelier; $10,000 maiden timber, Georgia; $10,000 allowance and $25,000 Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, Unionville • Nov. 16 - $20,000 Springdale timber, South Carolina \ldk‘. \ \ We Specialize in... Custom Built Bams & Riding Arenas. Also Run-In Sheds Riding Rings 1-703-327-4545 Fax: 1-703-327-2300 BSjrMare, Foal and Stallion Inspection and Branding on September 27, 1997 starting at 10:00 a.m. the Inspection will he conducted by OkJenburger of America Inc In 3S addition to Dr. Roland Ramsauer, Breeding Director of the >33 CMdenburger of America, Dr. Evdln Vollstedt, Coordinator between v/j the German Oldenburg Verband and the OkJenburger of America and Mr. Egon Wichmann, Board Member erf the Oldenburg Verband v* In Germany, will attend this important event. .•« of the cmtftmyir of ■«MU A* hones must undergo a physical inspection by the official lodging panel of the OA Only those hones which show sufficient Warmbioocf Of fhamughbred pedigree are eligible tot fadurion Mo the highest 'stud* book. The tx ceding philosophy of the Oidenbutg Vertxnd of Gemvany lus been to careftffiy select those hones with the best "phenotype* fot the purpose Intended, athletic, correct hors es utth willing attitudes fat wcdc with physical characteristics of strength, impulsion, (onward and elastic movements, partlcuisfiy suited far •he Olympic dbdpilnes of dressage, eventing and show jumping, as well as driving

Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME Brooks Durkee, left, and Charlie Fenwick quietly await their race. Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME Col. Sam Richards, above, is a familiar face at Virginia meets, as is owner and former hunt master Joan Hopewell, above right. Below, Silas Phillips often acts as a steward. Below right, husband and wife Pat and Susan Cooney are racing partners. Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME Staff Phota/BFTSY BRANSCOME I Studying the many faces Or: It Takes The world of steeplechasing is made up of partnerships by definition: owners employ trainers who secure the services of jockeys who call on horses to perform on the course. All of them rely on skilled equine professionals to take care of business around the bam and in the paddock. Many times, in the heat of the sporting mma_,_mmm Photo by DOUGLAS LEES moment, the human face of steeplechasing can get lost. It is the companionship of outdoor competition that keeps the sport enjoyable not only to its participants but also to a wide spectating public who delight in the ’chase. Included in this photo essay are pictures of many of the game’s best known, and little recognized, horsemen. Photo by DOUGLAS LEES Owner Charlie Strittmatter, above, gives last-minute instructions to rider Chip Miller. Above right trainer Rodney Jenkins ponders horses in the paddock. At right, trainers Bruce Miller, left, and Raul Fout compare notes. Below, Virginia horsemen Randy Rouse, left, and Donald Yovanovich share the stage at a steeplechase association function. Times Community Newspapers Staff T » _J Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME Community Newspapers Stall PhotoeETSY BRANSCOME Staff Phota/BETSY BRANSCOM Jonathan Smart knows the importance of the horse-rider relationship; here he speaks to stakes winner Rowdy Irishman.

of the steeplechasing game all types Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME Trainer-rider Neil Morris, above left, describes the action to owner-breeder-trainer and former rider Joe Rogers, center, and owner-foxhunter Zohar Ben-Dov. Photo by DOUGLAS LEES Riders Remy Winants, above, and George Kingsley, right, share a bond, as do trainers Oliver Brown, below, and Dot Smithwick, below center. Below right, communications pro Bill Dugan pauses. Photo by DOUGLAS LEES Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME Jody Petty speaks the same ‘language’ as winner Prize Day. Willy Moore, above, Mutt Ramey, right, Lang Bond, below, and T. Roy Wright, below right, are all important parts of the equation, as professional horsemen and race day officials. Photo by DOUGLAS LEES Fite Photo File Photo Mai read Carr* - •Bill Hair . .

Race conditions varied Steeplechase meets offer full range of racing options, tailgate parking and general admission ticket sales By Betsy Branscome Tiroes Community Newspapers Staff Writer The fall steeplechase schedule continues to grow, with purses increased across the board at four of the five Virginia meets. But besides high stakes — which will attract top competition to each of the seven remaining days of Commonwealth ‘chase action — all Virginia courses boast beauty and distinctive features of their own. To wit: The Sept. 2 Fairfax Races are contested in the front lawn of historic Belmont Plantation in Ashbum near Leesburg. One of very few steeplechase courses with all fences visible to spectators, the Fairfax oval is unique unto itself as a right-handed circuit. Most jump courses, like flat tracks in this country, are laid out counterclockwise. Fairfax has added $3,500 to its purse structure for this, its 40th renewal. Purses total $28,500, with the feature race being the $10,000 Bowman Bowl open timber over three miles. The hurdle feature, the Guest Cup open claimer, kicks off the Virginia Steeplechase Association Claiming Series. (See related feature, this section.) Rounding out the card are maiden and conditioned claimers over hurdles and two flat races sanctioned by the Virginia See MEETS, Page 23 Times Community Newspapers Staff Photos/BETSY BRANSCOME The International Gold Cup races at Great Meadow in The Plains will be held Oct. 18. Pictured above, a capacity crowd is typically in attendance to cheer runnersln the nation’s richest timber race. In photo at right, Middleburg’s Glenwood Park hosts the Virginia Fall races Oct. 4 and 5. The rolling course is widely considered by horsemen to be one of the most inviting for young horses. The first of a series of hurdle races for 3-year-olds will kick off at the Glenwood event. * American ' County a envitono>‘”1 **u”pel <s • P/cA: up & delivery available • La/w runs • Daily exercise 11346 Crest Hill Road, Marshall, VA 364-2670

Meets From Page 22 Steeplechase Association. Post time is 2 p.m. for the first of six races. Belmont Plantation is located on U.S. Route 7 east of Leesburg. Admission choices range from general parking through homestretch tailgate parking. Call (703) 532-2257. Continuing a successful formula of Sunday racing to avoid conflict with University of Virginia football games, the Foxfield Fall Races in Charlottesville will celebrate a 20th renewal on Sept. 28. The hilly course will feature a flat race, a maiden timber race and four hurdle events. The featured $25,000 Daniel Van Clief Memorial hurdle handicap is set over two and a quarter miles. Post time is 1 p.m. Foxfield is located on Barracks Road north of. Charlottesville. Admission options range from general infield through tent parties along the outside rail. For details, call (804) 293-9501. The 43rd annual Virginia Fall Races at Glenwood Park feature two days full of steeplechase action Oct. 4 and 5. The Saturday program is sanctioned by the NSA, with total purses of $42,500 in six races. The featured $10,000 Chronicle Cup is set over three miles of chestnut timber rails. The open timber contest is restricted to amateur riders for the first time this year. The hurdle races include a $10,000 maiden special weight, two maiden claimers, an open claimer for apprentice riders and a 3-year-old maiden hurdle. Sunday’s VSA-sanctioned day includes a $2,000 novice timber, an apprentice rider hurdle and three flat races. Also planned Sunday are the finals for the Field Hunter Championships of America. Glenwood Park is widely considered by horsemen and spectators alike to be one of the nation’s finest venues. Viewing from the hillside seating is good, and well-maintained turf is usually evident for horse safety. Post time both days is at 1:30 p.m. Glenwood Park is located north of Middleburg on the Foxcroft Road. Seating options range from general admission meadow picnic area to reserved homestretch parking to grandstand box seating. For details, call (540) 6875662. The betting public can f WORTHS 27 north Loudoun Street "Old Town" Winchester Better Women's Clothing Sizes 4 - 24 For Over 50 Years Quality Buildings & Supplies. Inc. Specializing in the design and construction of Light Commercial. Suburban. Horse and Farm buildings. i'literal [ackagcs available) Lumber • Hardware Roof trusses Metal Roofing F Siding I routed Posts Solid F Glu-lam 1SG U. 21st Si., Purce.lvi.le, VA 540*358*3333 Times Community Newspapers Staff Photos/BETSY BRANSCOME FAIRFAX: The Belmont Plantation course near Leesburg is a consistently fast right-handed oval. enjoy a day at the races Oct. 11 when the 18th annual Morven Park Races in Leesburg again ofTer parimutuel betting. Portable mutuel machines will accommodate patrons wagering on the six-race program. The featured $30,000 Arthur McCashin novice hurdle kicks off the $1 million Sport of Kings Challenge international novice series. An unusual handicap, the $10,000 Samuel H. Rogers Memorial, is the timber feature. Rounding out the card are events on the flat, a maiden and maiden claimer over hurdles and a conditioned claimer for apprentice riders also over hurdles. Morven Park is located off U.S. Route 15 north of Leesburg. The historic mansion and grounds of the park are available for touring before, during and after the races. For more information, call (703) 777-2414. Great Meadow in The Plains will offer Virginia’s richest fall meeting on Oct. 18, with $122,500 at stake on the seven-race International Gold Cup program. The $50,000 eponymous feature is the richest timber event in America. See MEETS, Page 30 MORVEN PARK: The Morver> Park fall races, iurg, offer steeplechasing’s only •vice series kicks off Oct. 11.

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Michael Walsh inducted racing Hall of Fame Trainer Michael G. “Mickey” Walsh’s induction into the Racing Hall of Fame, four years after his death at the age of 86, is a testament to his lifetime accomplishment in steeplechase racing. It is also a shared moment of joy among his six living children, but one their ancestors would cherish, too. Horse racing has been in the Walsh clan history for a long, long time. “When you think of his heritage, when you think of generations of horse people, it was in his bones,” said his sonin-law, Charles T. Colgan, Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/BETSY BRANSCOME Bet you’ll be there... The Morven Park Races in Leesburg will offer pari-mutuel betting at the Oct. 11 competition. Virginia’s first pari-mutuel track, Colonial Downs, opened in New Kent County Sept. 1. Safety From Page 13 Foundation and proceeds from a benefit polo match in Potomac, a custom-built horse ambulance was created by veterinarians and professionals at the MDSEMC. The twohorse trailer was built by Merhow Industries of Bristol, Ind. The ambulance is equipped with a winch that powers a sled, sling and hoist assembly capable of loading an incapacitated horse into the ambulance for critical care and rapid transport. Taller and wider than a stock model trailer, the MDSEMC ambulance also includes extra padding and a special ventilation system. Three teams of volunteers operate the ambulance service on the Virginia racing circuit Each race meet'in the state offers at least one “official" veterinarian who is in attendance at the event. That veterinarian works closely with the crew attending the special vehicle to coordinate emergency care for injured horses. The horse ambulance is r typically parked near the finish line at each of the Virginia race courses. Director of development for the MDSEMC, Pamela Woolley said that members of the public are welcome to visit the special trailer to learn more about its operation. executive vice president of the National Steeplechase Association. “And it came out in the greatest of ways.” Walsh, born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1906, was the first of his family to come to the United States. When he arrived in 1925, he had not yet committed himself to a lifetime with horses. “I think he came with the intention of saying, ‘I’m never going to look at another horse,’ but, of course, the first thing he did when he got here was work with horses,” Colgan said. Walsh began with show horses, then worked with jumpers and hunters before training his first steeplechase winner in 1941. He would train 28 steeplechase stakes winners and three added-money winners on the flat. Walsh won consecutive steeplechase training titles from 1953-55, and another in 1960, and he still ranks seventh among all-time leading money-winning steeplechase trainers with earnings of just under $2 million. But he never would have ranked anywhere if he had not had the mental toughness to overcome obstacles. And there were no obstacles bigger than a fire at Belmont Park that wiped out his entire stable in 1952. A year later, he led national standings by steeplechase earnings. “It was confidence and determination,” Colgan said. “I looked up to him and I learned an awful lot from him. He was one of those people that you run into from time to time who just don’t take no for an answer and don’t say, ‘No, you can’t do that.’ He hated the words ‘don’t’ and ‘can’t.’ He felt if there was a way to get something done, he’d find it, especially with horses. He had that sixth sense about horses that all the good ones do.” Racing Hall of Fame trainer James E. “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons sold Walsh Independence, who became one of Walsh’s great horses, winning several stakes. Independence was a full brother to Bold Ruler. Other great horse were See WALSH, Page 29 Heritage fl Cleaning Service^ • Construction • Residential • Commercial Services Starting from $35! •IO OFF ANY SERVICE One coupon per household Expires Oct. 15, 1997 Service Is Our Success ToM Free80»»t»S410j Complete Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling V «A MOME Ins: (S40) 347-0100 • WWreiMwi, VA •

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With a $1 million bonus paid to any horse who can win two American legs of the series along with two English legs, the Sport of Kings includes races at Morven Park in Leesburg, Far Hills, N.J., Columbus, Ga., Cheltenham, England, and, new this year, Liverpool, England. The famed Aintree course — best known as the home of the Grand National Steeplechase — will host novice hurdlers in a series event on Nov. 21; the other English race is Dec. 13 at Cheltenham. Though the first two years of the Sport of Kings included a series event at Leopardstown in Ireland, the past nine runnings have offered the British “legs” only at Cheltenham. Though the famed Glouscestershire course is widely regarded as the world’s championship hurdle venue, the Liverpool establishment also offers an attractive hurdle course for novice runners. It is mostly flat, with a wide and long run-in from the last. The race distance at Aintree is two and a sixth miles; Cheltenham’s is two and a half miles. The American races are two and a quarter milps at Morven Park, two and a half miles at Far Hills and two and a three-eighth miles at Columbus. Many have tried but only one American runner has been able, to win a Sport of Kings event in England. Kay Jeffords’ Lonesome Glory trounced the field there in 1992, annexing in the process a $50,000 bonus prize as the winner of one American series race (at Far. Hills) and one English race (the first of two series events at Cheltenham.) As the Bruce Miller-trainee was ineligible for the $1 million bonus, he did not race in the second Cheltenham ‘chase. In conjunction with the . Sport of Kings novice series, a tfi6 of rWh ih&ideri aqUaIifie'r&r a a >jl\ v a jp.-jOI are designated by the Sport of Kings also. The series was designed to attract well-bred talented young horses to the steeplechasing game, using the enticement of high purses. It has succeeded in bringing new faces into steeplechasing, and annually, horses who win the SoK maiden races regularly go on to prove competitive in the open division. Maiden races are slated at St. James, Sept. 13 in Chicago, at Far Hills Oct. 25 and at Columbus Nov. 6. The VSA will again offer its innovative Claiming Series, with races at Fairfax Sept. 20, Foxfield Sept. 28, Virginia Fall Oct. 4 and the International Gold Cup Oct. 18. The open claimers over hurdles range in claiming price (the amount of money each horse within the race can be “claimed” for) from $7,500 to $12,500. The three horses which accumulate the most points in the series will share a $5,000 bonus, with $2,500 to the winner, $1,500 to second and $1,000 to third. Tb be eligible for the bonus, the original owner of the horse must be a VSA member by Sept. 1. If a horse within the series happens to be claimed, the points follow him. winer vda senes races include the fall highweight flat series, with races at the Sept. 6 Glenwood Races, Fairfax, Virginia Fall’s unsanctioned day Oct. 5 and Morven Park. The owner of the Virginiaowned- or -trained horse that accumulates the most points in the series will receive a trophy and 60 percent of the $1,000 bonus prize; 20 percent goes to the horse earning second. The VSA filly and mare challenge will split a $1,000 bonus between the top two Virginia-owned or -trained female horses earning points in-flat races on Virginia’s fall steeplechase circuit. Series events for distaffers are carded at Glenwood (held Sept. 6) and Virginia Fall, though points will be awarded to horses finishing in the top four in any Virginia flat race this fall. The NSA graded stakes schedule includes two grade I’s this fall - the Oct. 25 Breeders Cup Grand National and the Nov. 16 Colonial Cup, and two grade Ill’s - the Oct. 25 Appleton and the Nov. 1 Noel Laing at Montpelier, one of only two graded stakes in Vfrgiftia-y/ . ’

Trainers From Page 7 lot about training and horsemanship from Jonathan, and that I fine-tuned the flat aspect of it when I was assistant to [the late] Bernie Bond.” Skiffington rode first call to Sheppard for several seasons, winning the NSA riding titles in 1978 and ‘79, years that Sheppard was leading NSA trainer. Skiffington, who was raised in Middleburg, rode jumpers from 1969-1979, booting home a total of 115 winners. His flat training career started after injury forced his retirement in 1979, with his first winner coming quickly — at Aqueduct in Janurary, 1980. “After I retired from being a steeplechase jockey, I knew the next most logical step was to become a trainer,” said Skiffington, 47. “Most steeplechase jockeys realize they can’t spend their entire life riding because there just isn’t enough money. It was always in the back of my mind that I would train one day.” O’Brien knows that the flat track money is what most trainers follow. “The money is there for the flat racing, but jumpers are where my heart is,” he said. “But most retiring steeplechase jockeys go out for another reason — injury.” Though he rode some of steeplechasing’s elite — Grand Kan, Eclipse champion Shadowbrook, Breaking Dawn — O’Brien said he knows that fact all too well. A terrifying fall in 1976 took O’Brien from the very top of the game to the bottom. When his mount fell at the last fence while leading at Monmouth Park, the field trampled him, and his own horse stepped on him, fracturing his skull and jaw and leaving him with a serious concussion. “It gave me a nice dimple in the center of my chin, though,” O’Brien said with a laugh. “I needed a full year off of riding, and so my brother Michael [the leading NSA rider in 1972 who himself had been paralyzed in a steeplechase fall late that year] and I went home to Ireland and set up training there.” O’Brien recalled his time with Tom Taaffe and the things he’d learned about horses in America working at the Powhatan Stud near Montpelier for U.S. ambas 66 After I retired from being a steeplechase jockey, the next most logical step was to become a trainer. Tom Skiffington Horseman sador to Ireland Raymond Guest. “I’d spent enough time working for some of the world’s top trainers; it was time to go out on my own.” Together, Michael and Leo O’Brien paired for the leading steeplechase trainer award in Ireland in 1979. But by 1981, O’Brien had his first win back in America. He trained Irish import Sports Reporter to win both on the flat and over fences. “I set up shop in New York,” O’Brien said. “I liked the tracks there, and at the Photo by DOUGLAS LEES TIMBER EDUCATION: Formerly a top amateur steeplechase jockey, Speedy Smithwick - pictured at right with Jack Kent Cooke’s Lithograph - is now a flat trainer in Kentucky. time, New York was the center of flat racing and steeplechasing both. I was real sorry when the jumpers left New York [when Belmont Park cut down on the steeplechase schedule during the regular summer race season] and I figure I’d still have a mixed yard if there were still jump races here all the time.” But O’Brien easily made the transition to training strictly flat horses. Third on the trailer’s table last year at Belmont, O’Brien’s career accomplishments on the flat include training 1996 3-yearold filly Eclipse winner Yank’s Music, Fourstars Allstar to win the 1991 Irish 2000 Guineas, and conditioning graded stakes winners Fourstardave, Wild Escapade and Ave’s Flag. As yet another sidebar, Connected steeplechase horseman-turns-champion flat trainer, O’Brien played a big hand in introducing English native Patrick Byrne to the racing game. “I was one of Sports Reporter’s riders for Leo when he was training back at home,” said Byrne, 41, from his Churchill Downs base in Kentucky. When asked why he thought jump jockeys made such successful trainers, Byrne surmised: “Jump jocks hang around the yard all day. Its not a job for the lazy. It teaches you that there are rewards for those who work hard.” After his short steeplechase riding career, Byrne served as an assistant to Howie Tesher in New York before going out on his own to train on the flat, admittedly, “...where the money is.” Byrne has had unrivaled success since making the transition — horses from his stable won 14 of 17 starts at Churchill this spring, and of the six 2-year-old stakes at Saratoga this year, Byrne’s horses won five. His Fayorite Trick, winner of the Hopeful, and Countess Diana, winner of the Spinaway are early-line favorites for the Breeders’ Cup in October. 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Mascot From Page 9 Now at nine months of age, she’s a staple in the Firlotte’s successful standardbred stable in Mohawk, Ontario. “She gets into everything. She steals people’s cigarettes, drinks coffee and eats donuts,” Stu added. Jo Ann said it would appear that baby Tigger is too young to read the Surgeon General’s warnings! “We got her a tub, well it’s actually just the lid to a trash can, but we fill it up with water, and she plays for hours. My wife bought her some toy blocks and she and the coon play for hours. I was hoping that she would use her little [tub] to wash her food, but she still uses that cat’s water dish. The cat isn’t really happy about finding soggy donuts in her water dish every day,” Stu confessed with a soft giggle. The Firlotte’s story is one of love and success. They have been married for more than 30 years. Stu was a semi-pro hockey player in the American Hockey League and Jo Ann was “the most lovely creature that I had ever laid eyes on. And she still is,” Stu professed. One year after their marriage, Stu came home and announced that he was giving up his life on the ice to become a horse trainer. That seemed a funny idea, as he had literally never touched a horse in his 22 years. Jo Ann gave her unflappable support and they have become one of the most successful training operations in North America. They are the last stable to win the pacing Triple Crown, and on the night that my feature “made air” on ESPN-2, they captured Canada’s brightest jewel, the Canadian Pacing Derby. At tne winners party alter the races, 1 sought them out to offer my congratulations. They were humble and grateful and also philosophical. Stu quipped, “You know, a lot of people at the track made fun of us for having a raccoon in our bam. “You know, I guess they thought we had finally lost it a little (he laughed). I don’t know,” Stu said as he put his arm gently around his adoring wife’s shoulder, “Maybe Tigger is the good luck charm we’ve been waiting for?” They laughed, toasted the winner and wondered aloud what Tigger was vandalizing in the stable at that moment. The Firlottes would find out when they turned up the next morning at 6 a.m., and looked down the shedrow for their next Derby winners. Closer to home While most stables have the obligatory bam cat, also known as mouser extraordinaire, a number of stables at Florida’s Gulfstream Park boast a plethora of genus, species and phylla of unusual stablemates. Bam 23 at the historic track is occupied by an award-winning trainer who trains “...25 horses, three goats, five ducks and one very, very large and irritable pot-bellied pig. Granted, the usually tranquil mornings on the backside at his stable are interrupted by an occasional grunt, oink, quack, waddle or shout from a rider who’s mount has just been head butted by Wilbur the goat, but the horses are happy, and that’s what counts in the racing game. WTiile these animals do have their bad Stable mascots are most often lead ponies. Sometimes donkeys can act as quiet companions for flighty thoroughbreds, but hooved animals are not the only assistants. Chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, cats and, sometimes, even raccoons, can help out in times of crisis in the barnyard. “points,” they do help mow the grass outside the bam. They eat feed that would have been thrown away, or been left on the floor to attract rodents. And the ducks, Florida trainer Anne Banks said, are especially fond of “...creepy crawlys, that offend” the people visiting the bam more so than the equine residents. Mascots are worth their weight in gold then, she concluded, not only as quiet companions for flighty thoroughbreds, but as amusing sideshows that add antics to the shedrow. Meets From Page 23 Set over three and a half miles, the International regularly attracts the nation’s elite jumpers, making the race important not only as to purse available but also to year-end standings. Rounding out the card are maiden and maiden claiming hurdles, an open claimer, a 3year-old hurdle stake (worth $25,000), the popular but oddly named “Steeplethon” open steeplechase over varied obstacles and a training ftyt race to close the day. Orest Meadow’s course is virtually flat, ensuring good spectating views over most of the fences. Parking options range from general admission to railside tent parties to Members’ Hill. For ticket details, call (540) 347-2612. The 63rd annual Montpelier Hunt Races at Montpelier Station will close the Virginia season. Another historic site, the former home of President James Madison serves as a backdrop for $107,500 worth of timber and hurdle steeplechase action. A flat race on the Montpelier dirt training track opens the card, with six races total planned. The timber feature $35,000 Virginia' Hunt Cup open timber stake is slated as the third race on the card, with the feature hurdle, the $40,000 Noel Laing handicap scheduled as the fourth. Virginia’s only graded stakes race in the fall, the Laing is a grade III event over two and a half miles of Montpelier’s natural brush fences. Viewing of the Orange County course is difficult, though video cameras and monitors help horsemen keep up with the action. Spectators can select from general admission to homestretch tent parties. Montpelier Station is on U.S. Route 20 south of .Orange. For more details, call .(540) 672-2728. 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