Rappahannock News, April 29, 1998

< •J* »***'" ' ■ < '-vM’ii 274994 LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA 1100 CAPITOL ST RICHMOND VA 23219-3408 # * C 0 1 1 '"Trit*****? ~ L As-at ■-•Kiag.'i ■ » ..fc A... ’ 15.It .»Y."T"' I ' V l ■•■' t -tP 121st Year ... No. 17 Rnpp^unndck^County ^Newspaper if .- ^ c*.A* / '• I / / <• ri ■ vfe r* < Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29,1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents A great day for running Brnmm Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebon The 20th running of the annual Fodderstack 10-K Race was held Saturday. The weather cooperated and 267 turned out to run. There were enough shirts...just By Carl Eborn ' Rappahannock News Staff Writer Saturday morning was a beautiful morning for a race. The air was cool, yet the bright spring sunshine held the promise of warmth. By race time, 267 people had registered and most were lined up along U.S. 522 in front of the Vierling’s Flint Hill Packing Shed. At 10 a.m., a Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department vehicle blasted its siren and started the 20th annual running of the Fodderstack 10-K race. A brief 36 minutes, 51 seconds later, Dizzy Pizzazzly became the overall men’s winner. Almost four minutes later, Jeanne Grillo was the first woman across the finish line with a time of40:49. Matt Iten won the Eva L. Smith Memorial Award for being the first man from Rappahannock County to cross the finish line with a time of 41:33 and Suzannah McNear won the women’s Eva L. Smith Memorial Award for the second time with a finish of 47:22. Grace Sims was the oldest participant at 76 and Quita Parrish’s grandson, Jules Clark, at eight was the youngest finisher. The Parrish family should have gotten an award for family participation. Chris Parrish, his daughter Amelia, Carol Parrish Clark and children, EUyse and Jules, and Phillip and Meryl Strange with their two children, Lilly and Alexander, all participated — Alexander being the first of the family group to cross the finish line. £ Meryl Strange, also a local artist, crafted See RACE, Page A* _ l: - ■ Proposed schdol jgamei§f favorable response By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer After remarks by school superintendent Dr. David Gangel and school board chair Dr. John Tole, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors heard about two hours worth of comments on this year’s proposed school budget. Tole told the audience that the school board had tried to “achieve a balance in what we’ve put forward in this budget.” Gangel reported that due to additional state funding of $213,903 for school construction and required matching funds of $151,638 from the county, instead of asking for $381,500 from the county the school board is requesting $167,597 — or 3.8 percent of the proposed budget instead of 8.72 percent. The budget, as proposed, stands at $7,376,262.79, an increase of $653,287.67 over the current budget. The difference in the requested amount from the county and the amount mandated is $15,959. Gangel said there are new standards “we have to meet and we must move forward at this juncture.” School board members Rosa Crocker and Bryant Lee also spoke in support of the budget to the supervisors. Seventeen people spoke in favor of the proposed budget. Only one spoke against it, one had some doubts as to allocations and one other person urged the supervisors to be cautious in their outlook over future school decisions. Well over 50 people were in attendance. Forrest Whorton, of Castleton, told those assembled, “I’m here again with the same old story. I went to school here and pay {axes here and I repre- < sent many people who are not here tonight. Many!of them felt ridiculed, last year for sAeaking up against th«f school budget And wouldn’t come bac^t this year. It leems every year th|e school budget requires more and morje money. I thinkl sometimes we have to grab ourselves'oy the boot straps and say *We have to think of the people of this county.’ I’m not against tae schools in any way but I am opposed io taxes going up...and I also think there is quite a bit of lobbying going on tonight.” But others, such as Grace Shis of Washington, Lee Bird of Washington, Frank Warner of Scrabble, Steve Kenny of Slate Mills, Kathryn TWanor of Amissville, and Chris Johns of Woodville were just some of thi residents who spoke in favor of tha pro ppsed budget praising the school btoard for its hard work. Treanor spoke' eloquently about the “educational investment” we must irsakp in the county and saying she was pleased to have a school adminisiratioi: who hold a high quality of education a'^ their goal. She also suggested to tlrf* board that a task force /should belaPP°inted to make a careful study of take a comprehensive look at all fisting and possible future educational and recreational facilities in the countryFrancis “Buck” Payne, of Sperryville t°ld the board they should be very con cemed about the future of the vocat :onal education program in the county,! since the Piedmont program is being phased out, and urged them to mafte it a priority. Tom Junk, of Sperryville, cau tioned the supervisors to look “long term” at the school system and its needs. He said adding on to the high school and elementary school is not a solution and the board should consider the idea of a middle school in years to come. He also said that even with the current increase in the school budget (which this year won’t require a tax increase) if you look five years down the road there will be a significant tax increase. “It’s something that should be looked at. $16,000 is not a lot to some people, but it’s a lot to me,” he said. The supervisors thanked the residents for their time and concern. Board chair Charles K. “Pete” Estes said they may have to make some minor changes. See HEARING, Page A6 Happenings This Week • May 1, personal property forms are due to avoid penalty. Those with questions should call the Commissioner of Revenue, 675-3513 • May 1, 7 p.m. Board of Supervisors work session for the school budget. • May 2, the registrar’s office will be open for absentee voting for elections to be held May 5. • May 2, from 9 a.m. until, there will be an outdoor market held, to benefit teams in the Relay for Life, next to Settle’s Store in Flint Hill. • May 4, at 2 and 7 p.m., the County Board of Supervisors meets at the courthouse. • May 5, Tbwn of Washington Town Council elections. •May 8, (or May 22) “Blue Ridge to the Bay” speaker will be Lyttelton Wood, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Library. Rappahannock News P O Box 59 Washington. Va 22747 (5401 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Vogel application approved by BZA By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed an application by Slate Mills resident Carol Vogel to conduct a private school for art instruction at its April meeting last week. Vogel had applied for permission to conduct art workshops at various times during the year. All the workshops would be held during the day. There would be two large workshops lasting several weeks and other smaller ones lasting for two, four or five days. There would also be a youth summer workshop. Vogel told the BZA that the maximum number of students she could have at any one time was 18 and that most classes would be for about 10 to 14 students. Her application before the County Planning Commission last month was supported by members of the community and local artists who spoke very favorably about the school and the level of instruction available. Classes offered will be on art history, art appreciation, drawing and painting. ft She had already checked with the Department of Health to make sure the restroom facilities would be adequate and the DOH said they are. The BZA did have some concern over that issue since the bathrooms are located in the basement of the main residence there but that building is approximately 100 yards from the workshop. Vogel also provided the BZA with a site plane for parking which also showed the location of the workshop and residence and the screening (which already exists) that blocks the view from adjacent properties. She does not plan to put up a sign as she has a temporary one which she uses for the first day of each session and then takes down. The planning commission had recommended that the application have a one year review of operations which Vogel said she had no objection to. The BZA a}so wanted to leave in the one year review stipulation for the business with additional specific reviews of the See VOGEL, Page A6 Trash Vultures from Mars capture top contest award By Hunt Harris Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The initial Trash Free Rappahannock clean-up campaign contest results are in and the winners, by a very slim margin of bags, tires and miscellaneous tossings of our consumer culture, are “The Trash Vultures From Mars", otherwise known as Andrew Kohler, Sebastian LaPelch and Umberto LaPelch. They picked up 94 VDOT issue orange plastic bags of roadside trash in addition to their other findings which didn’t quite fit the bag format. Their first place award is $300. Their very close competitors, with 85 bags and grunge galore, were the “Quasimodo’s of Quaintance Road”, Barney and Mary O’Meara and Steve Kenny. Their second place award is $200. In third place were Jane Mullan and 4 the Hearthstone School Cooperative. They tallied in with 48 bags and also had numerous unbaggable extras. Their third place award is $100. Benefitting from the “Ventures” gleanings (at $2 per bag) will be Cub Scout Pack 123. The “Quasimodos” earmarked their bagged bucks for Headwaters, and the Hearthstone team split their winnings between their Hearthstone HpmeSchool Cooperative and PrujeCT Reinbow. i Honorable mention for their efforts W> clean the community in a big way /with twenty bags or more include t Susan BuUn and the Berry children. '' Oliver Crump, Nancy Buckholtz, Tbm Von^ Fange and family, Steve and Jackie Soaper, and Ragged Mountain Resource Center. Altogether there were close to 1500 bags picked >up around the county throughout the month-long event with over 75 county citizens participating to the benefit of 23 local organizations. (There were also many bags picked up with no recorded group or benefitting organization). This more than doubles any previous single clean-up effort in the county, and hopefully inspired many to join in for an even greater participation next year. Many who participated felt that with more advanced notice and more organizational coordinators in schools, organizations, businesses, county districts and such, donor John Kiser’s goal of 3,333 bags (at $3 per bag) can be achieved or even surpassed. Particular mention goes to VDOT, an invaluable partner in the project, for they not only provided the highly durable and visible bags but provided roadside collection for most of the contestants. They felt this to be a particularly worthwhile community project as it helps them to better serve the community through reciprocal citizen par'tfripation. A Pot Luck Picnic and Awards Presentation is scheduled for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at the ^5?* AWARD. Pag* M

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, April 7 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Nicholas Andrew Soonthomcha, 69/55, $42/30. Davis Scott Sorrell, 73/55, $54/40. Mohammad Tajalli, 69/55, $42/30. Shane K. Taylor, 67/55, $36/40. Menachem A. Tennenbaum, 78/55, $69/30. Richard Isreal Vazquez, 75/55, $60/30. Clayton Lee Walker, 75/55, $60/30. Lois MacDonald Whitaker, 72/55, $51/30. Donald Lee Wright, 69/55, $42/30, no seat belt, $25. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, April 21 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: William E. Cameron, hunt baited area, $250/50, take bear in closed season, $250/50, six months in jail, suspended, $1,000 replacement cost. Harry W. Mundy, hunt baited area, $250/50, take bear in closed season, $250/50, six months in jail, suspended, $1,000 replacement cost. Warren Douglas Williams, drunk in public, $30/30. Lee Charles Smither, exceed limit for bear, $250/50, six months in jail, suspended, $1,000 replacement cost, $500 suspended, hunt baited area, $250/50, hunt bear in closed season, $250/50. Bjorn A. Lindholm, bad check, continued to May 5. Nancy Gerrity Achilles, 74/55, $57/30. Colin Herbert Alter, 74/55, $57/30. Ford Lionel Anderson, defective equipment, $30/30, no seat belt, $25, no registration in possess., $10/2. Jacinto Cesar Arias, 67/55, $36/30. Marina Balashova, 67/55, $36/40, no seat belt, $25, no registration in possess., complied with law. Michael Leonard Ballinger, defective equipment, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. Lester Mark Barwick, 80/55, reckless driving, $125/30. Michael Bates, 71/55, $48/30. Gregory Cyril Baumann, 72/55, $51/40. Caroline Hampton Ruffner to show at Middle St. Rene Ruffher will have a one-man show at Middle Street Gallery in Washington, VA. from May 1 through 24. An artist’s reception, open to the public, will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. The exhibit, titled “Recent Work,” will feature a general departure from the surrealism the artist has presented in the past. Most of the paintings are oils painted on linen mounted on masonite, and have been completed within the last six months. While many depict persons and figures, real and imagined, two have ecological themes. AUCTION NOTICE t Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co. Saturday, May 2,1998 at 6:00 p.m. Small table 3/4 bed frames & rails Lamps Dinette table/3 chairs 2 sofas & matching love seats Wall mirror & comer shelves Glass flower vases Pillows Boxes of books Rabbit ears antenna 2 brass reindeer Toys Leaf blower Chain saw Bicycle 2 cast iron skillets Pressure cooker Kitchen knife holder, knives & sharpener 11' x 11' carpet Pair speakers Recessed electric range Pair outside lights 2 chest of drawers Refrigerator Toolbox Trampoline Box children's shoes Full size bed, rail & mattress 2 matching dressers Box stuffed toys Clothes Microwave Lead crystal glassware (new) Farm bell Paintings , ‘ Pictures j Cork board 3 brass table lamps (new) Kerosene lamp (new) Hand mixer Cameras Motor oit Antifreeze Table radio Princess Di Beanie Babies (new) Raggedy Ann picture by Joni Gruelle Wannamaker Other Items too numerous to mention. Sale wil be held indoors at the firehouse. Food and refreshments available. SALE HELD RAIN OR SHINE! Not responsible for accidents. All proceeds of this auction go to the Amissville Vol. Fire A Rescue Co. R£ll Payne Auctions, Inc. (540) 937-4142 #330 ' ' www.Hdalwave.net/-bpa The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: itappabatmocb Subscription Rates By Rappahannock...*21. Elsewhere in (die U.S.*27. Name . __ State Mail subscriptions sic payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 'fAix Baumgardner, 70/55, driver improvement class, review Aug. 18, $30. David A. Boley, 68/55, $39/40. Brian Keith Brake, 67/55, $36/30. Shannon Hampton Buckland, unapproved window decal, $30/30, radar detector, $40/2, no seat belt, $25. Ronald E. Burriss, 70/55, $45/30, no driver’s license, $35/2. David Erin Carr, 72/55, $51/30, no registration in possess., complied with law. Jose Tomas Chicas, 72/55, $51/30. Joseph A. Clatterbuck, no seat belt, $25. Tammy Sue Colton, no seat belt, $25. George Brendan Conway, 78/55, reckless driving, continued to May 19. Michelle Rae CowinGantz, 72/55, $51/30, no registration in possess., complied with law. Danny B. Craig, 73/55, $54/40. Robert Martin Cramp Jr., 70/55, $45/30. Christopher Raymond Dane, 77/55, 77/55, reckless driving, reduced to speeding, 64/55, $27/30, no seat belt, $25. Angela Smith Denson, 66/55, $33/30, no seat belt, $25. Clinton Douglas Dew, 67/55, $36/30. Lani Alfaro Dizon, 70/55, $45/30. Heather Leah Dodson, defective equipment, $30/30, child safety violation, $50. James William Dunn, 67/55, $36/40, no registration in possess, complied with law, no seat belt, $25. Robert Jurrien Dykhouse, 74/55, $57/30. James Samuel Embrey, 67/55, $36/40, expired registration, $35/2, no seat belt, $25. Marie Ellen Faulkner, 65/55, $30/30, no registration in possess., complied with law, no seat belt, $25. Donald Peyton Frazier, no registration in possess., complied with law, no seat belt, $25. Jennella Frazier, no seat belt, $25. Charles Emerson Fultz, defective equipment, $30/30. Kristin Kelly Gardner, 74/55, $57/30. Tammy Maria Garrison, 67/55, $36/30, no seat belt, $25. Jose Manuel Gonzalez, 82/55, reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, $25/30. The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: April 21: 4:51 p.m., sickcall, Route 600, Spenyville, Sperryville VRS; 10:57 p.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD. April 22: 7:24 a.m., public service, Town of Washington, Washington VFD; 8:07 p.m., unconscious person, Route 622, Washington, Spenyville VRS and Washington VFD. April 23: 6:41 a.m., possible DOA, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 9:09 a.m.^ sickcall, Route 600, Sperryville, Spenyville VRS and Washington VFD; 3:04 p.m., heart attack, Route 688, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. April 24: 2:48 a.m., difficulDriveways for LESS by JOHN STANLEY MwHHC/ass Paving ) Lignum, VA 1-8QCHPRIVEWAY ty breathing, U.S. 522, Boston, Sperryville VRS; 10:36 a.m., chest pains, Route 610, Chester Gap, Front Royal VFD; 6:07 p.m., public service, Route 642, Viewtown, .Amissville VFD and Castleton VFD. April 25: 3:31 p.m., unconscious person, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 7:13 p.m., traffic accident, Route 635, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD. April 26:1:20 p.m., asthma attack, Town of Washington, Washington VFD, The following calls were received by the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during the past week: April 20: stray cat or dog, Route 729, Amissville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 622, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 610, Chester Gap; emerg. message, U.S. 211, The family of Robbie Lee Pullen wishes to express their sincere thanks to friends, neighbors, relatives, Dr. Krebser, Rev. Carl Menefee and a special thanks to the Rappahannock Sheriffs Department for the numerous acts of kindness, food, flowers, cards, prayers and visits shown to us during the time of grief in the loss of our loved one. It will all be remembered and may God bless everyone for their support. The Pullen Family jjj. Washington; animal emerg. Route 626, Washington; public service, Ibwn of Washington info.gen., Route 1001 Sperryville; juvenile runaway Route 617, Castleton; illegal dumping, U.S. 522, Huntly info.gen., Route 647, Amissville; lost or missing dog. Route 729, Flint Hill. April 21: residence, Route 231, Sperryville; family fights. Route 611, Amissville; funeral escort, U.S. 211, Washington; funeral escort, Route 707, Boston; citizen request assist., Rouet 618, Woodville; dog nuisance, Route 671, Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; info.gen., Rouet 621, Woodville; lost or missing dog, Rouet 663, Flint Hill; dog nuisance, Tbwn of Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. April 22: stray cat or dog, Kin George County; susp. per Rag Mountain Design Art, Drafting & Custom home design by Jim Yowell (540) 987-8059 Y ( Chances are, 1 We'll find it before you do. —. ...... Average-size breast lump found by routine self-examination. Average-size breast lump found by mammography screening. 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GET A MAMMOGRAM TODAY call 349-0503 son/vehicle/incident, Route 1001, Sperryville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; citizen request assist., Route 641, Flint Hill; citizen request assist., Town of Washington; family fights, Route 622, Castleton; animal emerg., U.S. 211, Washington; lost or missing dog, Route 600, Sperryville. April 23: death/injury, U.S. 522, Woodville; civil problem, Route 642, Viewtown; dog bite, Route 610, Chester Gap; citizen request assist., Route 626, Washington; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, Route 729, Amissville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 621, Woodville; citizen request assist., Route 618, Castleton. April 24: info.gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill and Route 647, Flint Hill; animal control, Route 611, Amissville; stray cat or dog, U.S 211, Sperryville; missing-no foul play, Town of Washington; damage property-private, Route 613, Amissville; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Washington; dog nuisance, Route 643, Amissville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 729, Amissville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; parking violation, Route 612, Sperryville; welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington. April 25: info.gen., U.S. 522, Boston; stray cat or dog, Route 624, Washington; funeral escort, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; info.gen., Tbwn of Washington; stray livestock/horses; business, U.S. 211, Washington; fire alarm, Route 231, Sperryville; residence, Route 604, Boston; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; citizen request assist., Route 610, Chester Gap; stray cat or dog, Tbwn of Washington, Route 622, Washington, Route 637, Amissville; traffic accident-PD, Rouet 635, Huntly; stray livestock/horses, Route 707, Slate Mills; cruelty toward child, U.S. 211, Amissville. April 26: susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 628, Washington; parking violation, U.S. 211-B, Washington; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 621, Culpeper; public service, Town of Washington, U.S. 211, Amissville; info.gen., Route 618, Woodville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; info.gen., Town of Washington, U.S. 522, Huntly; reckless driving, Route 606, Flint Hill; stray cat or dog, Town of Washington; info.gen., Culpeper County; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; info.gen., Town of Washington; family Fights, Route 610, Chester Gap; stranded motorist, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info.gen., Culpeper County. Correction In last week’s story on ' artist Barbara Berman a few corrections are necessary. She moved to Washington, D.C. in 1942 when she was six. She attended Wilson High School and took classes in the area for many years with Nanette Sweig Hoffman. She has not taken classes with Steve Kenny and his work has no similarities to hers but she greatly admires it. The Rappahannock News regrets the errors.

Library’s May meeting date moved By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Library Board held its monthly meeting last week. President E. Franklin Warner requested the May meeting be moved forward to May 21. “David and I are working on a wish list for the Friends of the Library and want the board to look at it and then be able to get it to them for their next meeting in May.” Library Director David Shaffer reported that everything is in good shape for the Fourth of July Book Sale. Lois Snead is heading up the preparations for the annual event and he said she is doing an admirable job of it. Shaffer told the board that the library received a generous donation from patron Michael Soule who purchased the 10video PBS History of Rock & Roll series for the library. He said it is a well-produced series and is sure it will be popular and “get a lot of use.” He also reminded the board that the library has an upcoming program by Dr. Joel Poole on Friday, May 15 about diabetes. Warner commented that the recent program by Elisabeth Johnson was a big success. Shaffer said he had received many favorable comments on the library’s new letters (sign) and other board members added that they had also received favorable comments about it. Shaffer said SPRINT has taken the pay phone out of the library because it did not meet the minimum cost needed for SPRINT to continue to have it there. He had requested it be left installed. SPRINT had someone remove it Thursday. The board agreed that anyone at the library during operating hours could use the library’s phone, since use is minimal anyway, but there will not be a phone available for the evening functions at the library. Treasurer Helen Platt reported everything is looking good for the budget and the state gave more than the board had budgeted so there is extra money. The board can carry the state funds over but three quarters of the state funds must be used for book pur chases. That will increase the book budget by $17,552 she said. The building and grounds committee is working on spacing and anchoring the parking stops and will possibly seed and fertilize the lawn, which will cost about $25 and can be taken out of the maintenance funds. It was reported that the staff room door also needs to be fixed and the towel service change had not been made yet. Warner said he would call Sanford Reeves, of rus, and look into that. County Administrator John McCarthy said the title search for the library is complete and the county has paid for it. “The title is clear if the board desires to authorize title insurance,” he told them. The song of the Brown Thrasher It was April 7 when I first heard the Brown Thrasher singing from the tangle behind the vegetable garden of our neighbor, Mr. Jett. The song has a conversational quality and consists of two phrases, a distinct pause, then two more statements, another pause, and so on. The thrasher is said to imitate other birds but I have never heard of it. For me, he just sings a thrasher song. I was glad to know that this rufous-red cousin of the mockingbird and catbird had returned. I haven’t seen him yet but I know he is there; he sang from the same thicket last year so there must have been a successful nesting in 1997. Did the thrasher spend the winter in some dense Florida thicket where he searched for food, as he does here, by using his long bill as a broom, sweeping leaves left and right to uncover insects? The brown thrasher is the largest of the three mimic thrushes that occur in Virginia. It is also the most beautiful in my opinion, though the charcoal gray and black catbird is certainly an elegant bird. The mockingbird makes up for his drab gray and white plumage by hurling a medley of imitations at the world. There are no thrasher-like pauses for this bird; the torrent of song runs on and on. The thrasher, mockingbird and catbird are not true thrushes like the robin, bluebird or, that greatest of all vocalists, the All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott wood thrush, with which the thrasher is often confused. Both have the same rich, reddishbrown color. The thrasher’s white breast is streaked while the thrush shows distinct spots. Also, the brown thrasher is a longer bird. The mimic thrushes are long-tailed, long-billed slender birds with comparatively short wings. While the mockingbird does not migrate and stays with us throughout the year, both the catbird and the thrasher take flight to the Gulf states in October. There has been continued speculation regarding the word thrasher. What is its derivation? I’ve been reading about the brown thrasher in Arthur Cleveland Bent’s Life Histories of North American Birds. What a fine source of information are these volumes. One writer speculates that “thrasher” comes from thrashing movement of the bird’s tail when it fearlessly defends its nest. Many writers tell of having blood drawn from the attack of a thrasher. I know about this. I lost no blood but a thrasher flew at my head when I was investigating a nest. The bird struck with Blue Moon Cafe Entertainment Friday, May 1 . 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Her yellow eye says, “Don’t mess around with me.” One ornithologist, quoted in Bent’s Life History, states that he is convinced the word “thrasher” means exactly that. He felt thoroughly thrashed by an attack of both birds when he attempted to determine the age of the young in the nest. He wrote: “... Both birds flew at me and attacked me savagely; they flew at my face, once striking a stinging blow to my eye and drawing blood; with in a few seconds I was struck on the side of my head. I decided to withdraw from the scene of the battle, leaving the brave birds masters of the situation.” It’s the distinct and emphatic cadence of the song that has drawn vivid writing from past ornithologists. To Thoreau in the 19th century, the bird seemed to be giving gardening instruction. To him, the bird seemed to be saying: “drop it, drop it — cover it up, cover it up —pull it up, pull it up. ” Putting bird song into words helps me remember. For some birds it is easy; the Carolina Wren does say sce-ner-y, sce-ner-y and the Cardinal, pretty-pretty. Gal Friday • Neat -Versatile • Personable • Energetic • Efficient • Reliable • Discreet •Excellent verbal communication skills For Home or Business 540-987-1141 r>. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWN BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Hall on Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, there will be a Public Hearing held to consider the adoption of the Town's Budget for the fiscal year 1998-1999. A synopsis of the Budget is set forth below and a copy of the detailed proposed Budget for fiscal year 1998-1999 is available during normal business hours in the Town Hall on Gay Street and in the Office of the County Administrator of Rappahannock County, also on Gay Street. Members of the public are invited to attend these public hearings and make their views known at the date and time aforesaid. TOWN OF WASHINGTON PROPOSED BUDGET FY 1998-1999 Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr. Attorney for the Town of Washington, Virginia Town of Washington Water Works Total Income Income: Revenues $162,700.00 $46,500.00 $209,200.00 TOTAL INCOME FY 98/99 &162JQfliflQ S46.500.00 $209200.00 Expenses: Administration: Capital Expenses: Capital Programs: Capital Reserves: Contributions: Employee Expense: Maintenance: Operations: $25,000.00 $25,600.00 $23,000.00 $20,350.00 $25,000.00 $8,600.00 $21.700.00 $1,150.00 $26,150.00 $1,500.00 $27,100.00 $25,400.00 $25,400.00 $3,500.00 $26,500.00 $20,350.00 $8,900.00 $33,900.00 $2,850.00 $11,450.00 $16.650.00 $38250,00 TOTAL EXPENSES FY 98/99 $149250.00 $59.950.00 $209.200.00 I have never been able to put the thrasher announcements into words but others, beside Thoreau, have. Another writer, Mrs. H.P. Cook writing in 1929, gave the thrasher song as one end of a telephone conversation: Hello, hello, yes, yes, yes, Who is this? Who is this? Well, well, well, I should say, I should say, How’s that? How’s that? I don’t know, I don’t know, well, well, and so on. There is much more to this reported one-sided conversation. What would Thoreau have made of that? The telephone was far in the future when he wrote of the thrasher’s song. For me, just hearing the distinct cadence of the song is enough. I am glad he has returned from Florida to Flint Hill. Photo Courtesy of Donna Rector CD RELEASE: Debbie Zinn and Jake Butler will be releasing their first CD, “Cabin Fever” this Friday, May 1, at the Salem Community Pickin’ Party in Culpeper. Duo to release new CD Local entertainers, Debbie Zinn and Jake Butler will be releasing their first CD, “Cabin Fever” this Friday, May 1, at the Salem Community Pickin’ Party in Culpeper. Both are employed at Skyland Lodge in Shenandoah National Park and regularly perform for the lodge guests throughout the season. Zinn and Butler lived in Culpeper during their childhood years and have family in both Culpeper and Rappahannock Counties. The Entertainment • May 2, at 8 p.m. “No Ordinary Person,” an evening of biographical storytelling will be presented at Ki Theatre. Tickets are $8. Call RAAC at 675-3193 for reservations. • May 8, at 8 p.m. the Black Heritage Orchestra, featuring Mike Russell, will play at The Theatre. Tickets are $10. Call RAAC at 675*3193 for reservations. • May 15, at 8 p.m. the RAAC film is L.A. Confidential at The Theatre. Tickets are $5, children under 12, $3. • May 29, at 8 p.m. the RAAC film is As Good As It Gets at The Jj[j§ptre. Tickets are $5, children under 12, $3. CD contains several songs that they play at Skyland and at the monthly pickin’ party in Culpeper. In addition to that, Butler has four of his original songs included on the recording. For backup vocals and musicians, they enlisted the talents of friends from Culpeper and Madison Counties. Back up vocals were performed by The Hazel River Trio; which consists of Jean Bailey, Faye Blair, and Liz Shifflet. The musicians were: Wayne Ashbrook, mandolin; Doug Cooke, drums; Paul Fincham, banjo and rhythm guitar; Ronnie Guinn, steel guitar; and Hank Utz, bass guitar. The recording was done in March at Blue Ridge Recording Studio in Luray. CD’s and tapes will be available for purchase at Hackley’s Store in Amissville and Culpeper Music Store in Culpeper. The release party will be held at the Salem fire hall, located on U S. 522 starting at 7 p.m. Several other performers will be there as well. 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--Eappatjannocfe jHeto6— 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: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 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 >6 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1998 Our View Now’s the time School decisions being made now will affect future tax rates in county While this year’s school budget may not result in a tax increase, decisions being made now will most certainly have far reaching consequences. The allocation of $100,000 for an architect in this year’s budget to plan for the proposed expansion at the high school is but the first signal of things to come. It is the future cost of that expansion, the costs of staffing the new section of the high school after expansion and added incremental costs such as additional funds for janitorial service to clean the additional space, etc. that will produce long range effects on tax rates. There are, of course, other ways to fund budgets but in this county choices are limited. Choices are being made now. The supervisors cannot possibly know what people are thinking or want if they are not made aware of those wants. Citizens must get involved now in the decision making process or they may find themselves “a day late” down the road. The supervisors plan a school budget work session this Friday, May 1 in preparation for their final approval of that budget at next Monday’s 2 p.m. meeting. The work session will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the courthouse. It is open to the public and they encourage people to come. There are items which could be cut in the school budget, and about which the supervisors have yet to decide, such as salary amounts, when salaries take effect and whether or not to approve new positions. Only two people spoke against this year’s school budget at the public hearing. If you have feelings about it one way or the other now is the time to make them known. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom The Piedmont Baptist Church located on Route 681 near Sperryville. Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, May 2, 1968 The four members of the 1968 graduating class of Rappahannock County High School with the highest scholastic achievement have been announced by school principal Dennis Wingfield. They are Sandra Foster, Barbara Lillard, Nancy Thornhill and Jeanie Woodard. Mrs. John Hopewell was awarded a silver tray for the English horse championships at the Amissville Horse Show Saturday. Presentations of the awards was handled by Darlene Woodard of Castleton, Miss Rappahannock of 1968. Janet Bay of Falls Church presented a check for $5,000 to Jack M. Midleton board chairman of the Old Dominion Eye Bank which is sponsored by Old Dominion Eye Bank which is sponsored by the Lions Club of Virginia. Shirley Williams a senior at Rappahannock County High School was a special mention award winner in the twenty-first annual Wildlife Essay Contest, for which $5 was presented to her by the Rappahannock Game Warden, Irvin L. Kenyan Jr. The subject of the essay was water pollution. Photo Courtesy of First Washington Museum FROM THE ATTIC: The old Washington School on Mt. Salem Ave. 25 Years Ago Thursday, April 26, 1973 Peaches are going to be in short supply this summer. The cold snap that drifted in two weeks ago, and then decided to linger for six consecutive below freezing nights did its damage. The rural Letter Carriers Association composed of the counties of Rappahannock, Culpeper, Orange, and Madison held its annual meeting April 21 at the Steak House^near Culpeper. Pete Norris was elected president of the group and vice president is Allen Ellett of Rixeyville. Charlie Compton will continue to be secretary-treasurer of the chapter. Farm losses caused by fire amount to about $250 million annually. This figure includes loss of dwellings, buildings, animals, hay, grain, supplies and machinery. The main causes of most of the fires is from cigarettes and children playing with matches. 10 Years Ago Thursday, April 28,1988 Cadet Jonathan Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Pendelton Jr., has been placed on the dean’s list at the U.S. Air Force Academy for academic excellence. Washington Baptist Church received a new baptismal tub. The bapistry was dedicated during the Sunday service March 20. The Lions Club will sponsor a benefit auction on Saturday, May 14. Total net proceeds will go to the new scoreboard for the new gymnasium at Rappahannock County High School. Letters In support of council As the election approaches and the present council term draws to an end, I write to lend strong support for their attitudes, actions and their caution over time. There appears to be alot of grumbling about officers and members of council, particularly about the supposed lack of concern of the wishes of the electorate. This, to me, is grossly unfair and ignores reality. I have attended most council meetings and responded to repeated requests of council and committees for input from citizens. I am appalled by how few town and nearby county residents were present, despite pleas for local input. For years there were no more than a handful. Usually silent voters showed up, and sometimes fewer than the number of council members, until an unpopular, tentative plan was announced. Why didn’t they participate in the developing of the plan as requested? If people want their wishes known and don’t believe their wishes are expressed by the council, they need to speak up early in the process, rather than complain when council acts without knowing what they may have wanted. When these people finally spoke up, a dialogue was started and the decision was deferred until a new council could act. The mayor and council members have served effectively with relatively little guidance from those now so eager to unseat them. The present council represents * ->, f' a cross-section of long time residents and voters in the town. Mrs. Butler, though a new town resident, grew up here and seemingly has a sincere concern for those living in “our town.” As a resident of the county for 35 years (full time and voting for 25 years) and in town for 10, a business pro fessional for nearly 20, I have been and am concerned. I feel overwhelmingly that credit for the town’s surviving as an interesting, viable community belongs to those who have served so conscientiously and effectively. May they continue in office. Dr. William Young Washington Stop wasting tax dollars On the recent “budget” published by Headwaters — they are to be commended for their excellent publication of the school budget. The $351,567, plus fringe benefits, to supervise 980 students is not acceptable. The School Board should completely revise our entire operational system before another dollar is added to this monstrosity of a budget or close our schools and just send every student to a private school as this is what it is costing the tax payers now. The private school fee. I believe in public schools, as my four daughters all went to public schools, then on to college. Tb have this burden to our county for 980 students is uncalled for, and poor management. When our county was being managed by one superintendent for several counties, our students were doing equally as well as under the present system. When the government got involved and dictated to the states and the state dictated to the counties, making it mandatory for each county to have a superintendent, they did not itemize their duties. The assistant director of the Virginia Board of Education, has informed me the superintendent can do many duties to fill his time; such as driving a school bus, coaching and being principal over all students with the title of superintendent. Do you realize, and there is no reason why he couldn’t, the current principal of our high school could and has the ability to manage the 980 student system we have. Give him the title of superintendent and let him also be the principal over both schools. Abolish the present system we have and this will still comply with the state’s mandatory position. The $1,000,000 for transportation, operation and maintenance is unacceptable. Let’s get our cost in line, before our tax rate is $ 1 or more. I have never cost this county a dime. I have only contributed to various good causes and needs as have many other residents. In 1969 my farm taxes were $265 and today $8,600, let’s stop wasting these tax dollars. R.O. Bridges Washington, Va. Here’s to the Gold Cup i The grand finale, known as “The Gold Cup” is upon us. I was once an avid attendee at the Gold Cup races. Year after year a family affair being part of what Virginia really meant. I finally realized, (as I have mentioned before, I am a slow learner) that I could get drunk at home, cheaper, quicker and safer. I believe that I went to eight consecutive Gold Cup events and never saw a horse! To get back to the finale, which made me think of riding horses and ganging up on foxes with dogs. Let me explain how irrational the whole business is to me. I am sure the thing started out many, many centuries ago because people were hungry. They started without horses and they were not looking for foxes. Actually they probably ate more dogs than foxes. If they could have found a horse they would have eaten that. As civilization refined, the social order and the feudal system developed. Then there were landholders and kings. Things changed. The hungry people did not get to hunt anymore. If the hungry tried to hunt, they were arrested. It was called poaching and they were hung on a nearby tree until they were dead. The gentry found this about as much fun as basic hound following. It was at this time hunting became the sport of the elite. They wore fancy coats and called themselves gentlemen. It was a great sport; hanging the hungry and killing the animals. Women started riding to the hounds about 1850. It was not approved by gentlemen. Just as today where the gentlemen do not want women in the military. Killing things should be only a gentleman’s occupation. Women persisted and they slowly got into the business with certain limitations. The first rule was they could not wear comfortable or practical clothing. The second rule was they could not ride astride but had to perch precariously side-ways. The gentlemen decided this. The reason that women succeeded was because they were much better horsemen than the gentlemen and also because they did not drink Re-elect council With the Town of Washington elections just around the corner I would ask the town’s registered voters to consider the following. The existing mayor, treasurer, and council is more representative of the town’s diverse population than at anytime in the past 30 years. They have all done a wonderful job in navigating the difficult issues which have sur faced over the past four years. I believe that the town, and the people who live in it, would benefit most by returning ail of them for another four-year term. It’s a great way to say thanks for a job well done, and at the same time smooth some of the dissension which often develops at election time. Peter Kramer Washington and ride. Like Ginger Rogers could do anything Fred Astaike could do and do it backward. If you think about it, and considering the paraphernalia, men should ride side saddle. Changing the subject slightly but this reminded me of my concern. It was not until after women got to vote that they felt powerful enough to decide what to wear and how to ride. Now they wear pants, ride astride and drink. This is a wonderful subject, there is alot more. Alas I fear it might not find space in the paper. I offer my respect to the honored traditions of the Old Dominion, the hounds, the horses, the bugle call, the beautiful green landscape going on forever and of course the whiskey. Walter Day Flint Hill Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 6753338 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week's publication.

Baseball winding up season I By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The junior varsity baseball team at Rappahannock High School has had a great season this year and have a chance to finish it with a winning record next week if things go their way. The team played Brentsville Friday and made up for their earlier defeat this season by downing that team 13-3. “It was such a totally different game,” said JV coach Jason Gochenour. “Mark Wharton did a great job of pitching and only gave up three runs through seven innings — a really great job.” Jesse Smith and Lars Lyman were both “swinging hot bats” he said. Their averages for the season are very high. “But the whole game every member of the team in the starting line up got on base and every runner, with one or two exceptions, got hits. Defensively we made nine errors the last time we played Brentsville. This time we made one.” Gochenour said the way the team played was also a mental boost to them. When they hit well, do well defensively, and make few mistakes it’s a real advantage — they don’t get frustrated and it keeps them pumped up, he said. “I think it was a matter of revenge in a way. They remembered how badly they did against Brentsville the first time and wanted to come back and get respect. They beat a very good ball club Friday night. It’s the biggest win of the season for us,” he said. On Monday they played Stonewall away and lost by one point. They are now 4-5. Last season the JV team finished with a 2-9-1 record so this year is a big improvement. Gochenour said considering the fact that Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom SLAM!: Rappahannock’s Marc Russell, No. 19, gets a hit. they lost several starters this year their record is a positive sign. They have two games left. They play Manassas Park away on May 5 and George Mason at home May 8 at 5 p.m. for their final game. Gochenour said they are both “win able ball games. All we have to do is keep playing good fundamental baseball.” While the JV team is doing well, the varsity is having a rough season. They are 2-11 and facing their final two district games next week. Friday they played Brentsville away and lost 11-1. Coach Donn Hackney said the team has individuals who really stand out and have done a great job but collectively they are not playing good ball. Ervin Phillips is hitting a 459. Hackney said his average has really climbed. Also doing well are Abe McLear with o a 421 average and Chris Sealock with a 417 average. Hackney said the team is aggressive and scores well but their pitfall is defense. “Defensively we’re not there. We shouldn’t be making as many errors as we have been.” The team lost to Stonewall at home Monday 19-7. Five of their seven runs were scored in the last inning. Hackney said a big part of it is their mental attitude. When they make mistakes, he said they get frustrated and don’t play well and as the mistakes compound they almost “beat themselves.” They go to District playoffs on May 12 at Manassas Park and while their record has not been what they could have wished for they still could finish well for the district. Manassas is 3-0, Brentsville is 2-1, George Mason and Rappahannock are both 1-2. “It could easily go either way,” Hackney said. “We’re capable of beating any of these teams.” If they win Tuesday they’ll go on to district finals May 15. Basketball camp sign up The fourth annual Baltimore’s Basketball Camp will be held at Rappahannock County High School from June 16 through 20 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. each day. Last season was great for both Rappahannock’s junior varsity and varsity basketball teams. The varsity team advanced to the Regional Tournament at Orange County High School. For the programs to be continually successful, student athletes are strongly encouraged to participate in the rapidly growing camp. The camp costs $75, which is non-refundable. A payment of $20 and the application are due by May 14. Applications are available at the high school. Checks should be made payable to Eugene Baltimore. Campers will improve their skills throughout the week by participating in: offensive and defensive drills; guest lectures; working with coaches and players; one-on-one competitions; five-on-five competitions; an all-star game on Saturday, the Camp All-Stars versus Baltimore’s All-Stars. The following coaches are scheduled to attend: Eugene Baltimore, Rapphannock’s varisty head coach; Reed Gillespie, Rappahannock’s varsity assistant coach; Jason Gochenour, Rappahannock’s junior varsity coach; Mark Palmer, Broadway’s varsity head coach; Bill Cieslewski, Warren County’s assistant coach. For more information, call Baltimore at 987-8575. 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Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebom WHAM!: Sara Thomas, No. 16, right, gets some help from Berkeley Hobson, No. 1. Girls soccer’s winning season BY UAN LA VALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock High School girls soccer team is having a fantastic season. On April 21 they took Brentsville, 3-2 in their only district game. Their record now is 6 wins, one tie. “Brentsville was 8m exciting game,” said assistant coach Jeanne Grimes. “Fantastic saves by our goalie Alice Gentry, three gosds scored by Jenny Waters — the last scored during the second overtime thanks to an assist by Leslie Wilson — were highlights. The Brentsville game was a high point in our season. It was our first district test against an experienced team. We were focused and we were ready to play.” On April 23 they played Quantico at home. Again it was a win for Rappahannock. They won 3-2 in the second overtime. 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Race From Page A1 the awards and coffee mug trophies for the first three finishers in 10 different categories. She also created a beautiful pasta platter presented by the Rappahannock County Park Authority to The Inn in recognition of many years of generous support of the annual race. In an awards ceremony on the steps of the courthouse, John McCarthy announced the winners and Meryl Strange and Reinhardt Lynch presented the awards. The official results are as follows: Overall: men’s, Dizzy Pizzazzly, first, Mark Vann, second, Bill Garland, third; women’s, Jeanne Grillo, first, Kathi Canesse, second, Laura Schenck, third. Age group 12 and under: men’s, Timothy Atwell, first, Scott Harry, second, Malcom Sonnett, third, Nate Martin, fourth; women’s, Ellyse Clark, first, Amelia Parrish, second. Age group 13-18: men’s, Charles Schaepman, first, Tommy Baldwin, second, Alexander Strange, third; women’s, Coralyn Atwell, first, Berkeley Hobson, second, Beth Yowell, third. Age group 19-29: men’s, Karsten Brown, first, Daniel Allan, second, Jake Secrist, third; women’s, Suzannah McNear, first, Jessica Goldstein, second, Sara Greenwood, third. Age group 30-34: men’s, John Castro, first, Stephen Schwartz, second, James Morsink, third; women’s, Heather Owens, first, Stacie Lawton, second, Barbara Hedrick, third. Age group 35-39: men’s, Jim Shaughnessy, first, Michael Dunnigan, second, Bill Rogers, third; women’s, Lynn Sprang, first, Jane Louden, second, Tracy Bartel, third. Age group 40-44: men’s, John Rolph, first, Matt Iten, second, James White, third; Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Eborn BIG WINNER: Dizzy Pizzazzly crosses the finish line to win this year’s Fodderstack Race. women’s, Kay Cross, first, Veronica Goff, second, Marta Segarra, third. Age group 45-49: men’s, Bill Senseuey, first, Stan Kelly, second, Jonathan Baer, third; women’s, Toni Cruz, first, Judy Allen, second, Rose Popovich, third. Age group 50-54: men’s, Howard Campbell, first, David Lees, second, Bruce Fisher, third; women’s, Mary O’Meara, first, Margaret West, second, Nancy Secrist, third. Age Group 55-59: men’s, Talbert Mack, first, Jeff Osman, second, Glenn Luttrell, third; women’s, Ann Richards, first, Maggie Corradi, second, Helen Walker, third. Age Group 60 and over: men’s, Alan Rider first, Mervyn Jeffries, second, Ray Gooch, third; women’s, Patricia Hamilton, first, Jaunita Settle, second, Betty Owsley, third. -—————-1 IN APPRECIATION: Jean Lillard gives a special award of appreciation to Reinhardt Lynch of The Inn for its generous support of the race year after year. Award From Page A1 County Park in Washington from 4 p.m. until dark. All participants and their families are invited, as well as recipient organizational representatives and anyone interested in helping with future efforts to improve clean-up and recycling in Rappahannock County. Call 987-3366 if planning to attend. Those organizations benefitting from this community cooperative project, in addition to those already mentioned, include: Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department; Castleton Volunteer Fire Department; Creative Community Youth Council(CCYC); Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department; Rappahannock High School Chorus; Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad; Saint Peter’s Catholic Church; Shiloh Baptist Church; Rappahannock Elementary School Playground Fund; Child Care and Learning Center(CCLC); Girl Scout Troop 909; Youth Baseball; Cancer Society; Rappahannock Recycling; Sperryville Historical Committee; Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL); 4-H Livestock Club; Rappahannock Elementary School Science Department. Hearing From Page A1 Areas where funds could be cut include: from the percentage of proposed salary increases; from the percentage of county funding based on when those increases take effect; and new positions being requested which are not mandated. The board has decided to hold a work session for the school budget on Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. in the courthouse. It is open to the public. The final decision for approval of the school budget will be made at the Monday, May 4 meeting at Vogel From Page A1 bathroom facilities and parking situation. The board members present — Sid Gottlieb, Jennifer Matthews and Martin Woodward — all found they could approve the application based on the regular and additional standards in the code. They approved the application for one year, with specific reviews of the bathroom facili ties and parking and a limit of 18 students for any one class. They also require a response from VDOT that the additional traffic will not have a marked impact on the road traffic in the area. County Administrator John McCarthy said that for a limited use such as this one, where classes are not conducted on a regular basis, VDOT has no specific regulations which would keep her from operating the school. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/63 * Classifieds/B4 * Real Estate/B6 Countryside Section B April 29, 1998 Unsung heroes support the community By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer For many residents of the county, elementary school cafeteria manager Pat Jenkins and custodian David Alther have come to symbolize the community’s deeply-held spirit of volunteerism. Through their caring and compassion for others in need, these two very special people represent the best that the county has to offer. Special education teacher Patty Hottinger described Alther as “warm and outgoing. It doesn’t matter who you are. David goes up to teachers and volunteers his help. He considers us part of his family.” Alther, who played Santa Claus for the children last Christmas, “is very attached Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Galen McBride COOKS EXTRAORDINAIRE: Shirley Frye and Pat Jenkins. Photo Courtesy ol Trooper W.A. Sumner BEST FRIENDS: Virginia State Trooper W.A. Sumner and his canine dog, Choco, patrol the county together. celebrate birthdays By Jan LaValley ; Rappahannock News Staff Writer It’s a coincidence, but an interesting one, that the three Virginia State Troopers who patrol the , county and make their homes here have their birthday’s in succession. Troopers W.A. Sumner, S.M. Knick and CA. Moore have their birthdays April 25, April 26 and April 27, respectively. They also have much in common in their | backgrounds. | Knick came here from Rockbridge when he was 22. He had worked for a year with the Department of Corrections in Augusta County. “Just long enough to fet a job with the State 'olicehe said. After the 25 Week training in Richmond he was assigned here in 1988 and said Rappahannock was a big change for him. He has been here since and has no plans to move. “This is home," he said, “unless a promotion comes along.” He and his wife, Debbie, whom he met here and married, have a 4-yearold son, Sean Michael, II. Sumner also came to Rappahannock from the training school. He has been here for five and a half years. Like Knick, Sumner met his wife, Cindy, here. They live in Boston. “A lot has changed for me since I came here,” he said, adding that he also considers the county home and has no plans to t leave and does not wish to transfer. Sumner now has a canine dog, Choco, who rides with him. Choco is a German Shepherd and Sumner says he is used mainly for tracking or building searches. “Being so rural, you don't get that many calls here as in other places. It’s neat to have him along at night time in Rappahannock — there’s nobody out there. It’s just me and him.” Moore is a Master Sergeant with the State Police. He has been here sS1 since June of 1973. Unlike t- Knick and Sumner, he worked in Prince William County a year before coming here. He has been here since 1975 and says while others say things haven’t changed, *J he disagrees. “Traffic has picked up a great deal since I came here and the town has changed. When I came here there was Merrill’s Garage, which is gone now, and The Inn was not here,” he said, i Ifyou wanted to go out to I eat on Sunday for example, i the only place to go was the \i Hampton Inn. Now there is a variety. Moore, like Knick and Sumner, also met his wife, Diane, here and they have a daughter. Since he’s been With the department 25 I years he has no plans to transfer either but says he is hoping for a promotion. to (Hottinger’s) class. He comes in every day” to visit. “It’s nice to be able to become a good friend to a kid,” he explained modestly. In the three-and-a-half years he’s worked at the school, Alther has become a bit of a celebrity. “David makes it seem like every request he gets (from teachers) is the most important task he has to do all day.” Commented Hottinger, “He takes such pride in his work — he is a wonderful role model.” Alther often spends his free time making toys or equipment for the special ed class. One of his finest efforts is a big yellow school bus, with windows and folding door, that he made out of a discarded cardboard box. Volunteer program coordinator Jan Makela observed that the children enjoy it so much, “some of the letters have been loved off.” Jenkins “is wonderful — fantastic!” said Hottinger. A school employee for over 30 years, Jenkins says she comes to work because “she enjoys the children.” Like Alther, Jenkins is enthusiastic and has a positive attitude. “She laughs all the time,” observed Makela, “and she always has a kind word for every child.” Despite strict regulations to the contrary, Jenkins has been known to dig into her Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Galen McBride ROLE MODEL: Jan Makela, left, volunteer coordinator for the county’s schools, and David Alther. own pocketbook to pay for a child’s or even a teacher’s lunch from time to time. She also makes special meals for children who suffer from food allergies or other medical problems. “You can’t let them go hungry,” she said emphatically. According to Sperryville Rescue Squad Chief Geraldine Payne, feeding people is something Jenkins does extraordinarily well. Payne credits Jenkins and RCES baker Shirley Frye with the success of the squad’s numerous fundraisers. The talented culinary team regularly prepares breakfasts, holiday dinners and Fourth of July barbecues to support the rescue squad. Together they have cooked hundreds of meals, resulting in thousands of dollars for worthy causes. Jenkins’ cooking is such a draw, said Makela, that “all you have to do is put her name on an advertisement and that’s where people want to be.” A recent benefit breakfast held at the elementary school raised over $4,000. The money will help pay medical bills for squad member Sharon Scott who was seriously injured in a car wreck a few months ago. Alther also volunteers his time and talents to the meals, setting up tables and chairs and cleaning up afterwards. Said Jenkins, “it’s not just coordinating and organizing. You’ve got to have good people behind you. And I do.” School volunteers feted at luncheon By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The county school board and board of supervisors celebrated National Volunteer Week by recognizing the scores of dedicated parent, teacher and community volunteers who support the school system here. Program director Jan Makela presented 250 certificates of appreciation at a party last Thursday hosted by the elementary school student council. The RCES band performed a medley of stirring songs, and the student council got the crowd clapping and on its feet with a spirited rendition of “YMCA.” Assistant school superintendent Mary Ann Biggs provided mood music on her Celtic harp and Joy Rollins’ sixth grade chorus performed the touching selection “We Share the Rainbow.” Also attending were county administrator John McCarthy representing the board of supervisors, school board chair Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Galen McBride TEACHERS RECOGNIZED: From left, Lilo Wolfe, science teacher, Cecile Scott, band director and Lucy Ann Maeyer, sixth grade math and reading teacher at the awards luncheon. man, Dr. John Tble and his wife, superintendent Dr. David Gangel, school board member Rosa Crocker, RCES principal Raye Tupper and RCHS principal Jack Raines. Gangel’s inspired keynote address reflected the county’s sincere appreciation for the volunteers’ “immense contributions.” “The cost-benefits of volunteerism and community involvement are characteristics of a quality school system,” said Gangel. “Your time is the highest cost out there. It’s a tremendous gift.” Describing herself as “volunteer dependent,” elementary school principal Tupper asked, “How can I really express how much I appreciate you and still be brief?” Makela also commented on the group’s “incredible effort.” Nearly 2,500 documented unpaid hours were contributed by the community over the past year. Hundreds more were not officially recorded. “Some of my best volunteers are the worst offenders in not signing my record book,” explained Makela. School volunteers come from every walk of life and include many prominent members of the community. “Everyone’s contribution counts, even if only one hour, one day a week,” Makela said recently. To join, call the school board office, 987-8773. Black heritage concert scheduled On Friday, May 8 local audiences will have a unique opportunity to hear the Black Heritage Orchestra, featuring Mike Russell, an international musician with roots right here in Sperryville. Russell will be bringing the Black Heritage musicians from Germany, which is their current home, to Rappahannock County for a concert sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community on Friday May 8 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington, Va. The concert will tell the story of the black cultural heritage through music, blending elements of traditional jazz and modem rhythm and blues with ethnic African music, salsa, gospel, reggae, funk and rap. Although Russell was bom in Washington, D.C. in 1952 and grew up there, as a small child he spent his summers with his paternal grandmother Roberta Russell in Sperryville. His interest in music may date from then. Roberta Russell played the organ for the Hopewell Baptist Church for 37 years. His father, Sperryville’s James Russell, does not claim any credit for his son’s talent, but he says his mother, Russell’s grandmother, probably was an influence. Besides guitarist Russell, the Black Heritage Orchestra includes vocalist MFA Kera, keyboardist and arranger Reinhard Katemann and drummer Eric Lewis. The group has toured in Africa as well as Europe. For their performance in Rappahannock County, Russell, Katemann and Kera will be joined by Washington, D.C.based drummer Lewis who recently played with the Sun Ra jazz group. While they are here, members of the group will also be conducting workshops at the schools. This collaboration between RAAC and the schools is being assisted by the Curriculum Enrichment Committee. Advanced tickets are $10, $5 for students, for the concert and Russell's homecoming may be ordered by calling RAAC at 6753193. They may also be pruchased at Mountainside Market in Sperryville or Culpeper Music Center on Main Street in Culpeper. Mike Russell Storytelling evening at Ki Theatre “No Ordinary Person....,” an evening of autobiographical tales by Richard Abell, Jane Coon, Anne Morgan Gray, Sallie Morgan and Joyce Abell, will be presented at Ki Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Last year’s evening of autobiographical stories was greeted with such great audience enthusiasm, Ki Theatre and RAAC are collaborating once again to bring a new set of amusing, bruising and heartwarming stories from the lives of your friends and neight^ors. Jane Abell Coon and Richard Abell will team up to present "Eeyore,” their funny, t» i. still smoldering Little Sister/ Big Brother quarrel from childhood. Gray reads you her touching story, “Daddy’s Loss,” about her fathers missing hand, how he dealt with it, and how it affected her. Morgan takes us back to the time in “Pig Tales,” when she. the young city cousin, went to visit her country cousins and encountered death and daring. And Joyce Abell continues her childhood saga, this time narrating the story,”My Albania,” of her exuberant and tender journey to and from the strange land of Albania. Many of the stories being presented on May 2 emerged out of the autobiography workshops, “Creating My Autobiography,” that Julie Portman, artistic director of Ki Theatre, has been teaching for the past two years. Portman is currently teaching a workshop on how to write your own autobiography. Tickets for “No Ordinary Person” are $8 and are available in advance at Mountainside Market in Sperryville or at the door. For reservations, call 6753193. Ki Theatre is located on Gay Street in Washington, Va.

A,::' ? . Church Activities Prayer retreat planned The Baptist General Convention of Virginia will have a mission prayer retreat on Friday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 at 12:30 p.m. in Richmond. For more information on these activities contact Rachel Aylor at 987-8739. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, May 3 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. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday or appt. Hymn sing scheduled The Sperryville United Methodist Church is hosting a hymn sing on May 3 at 6 p.m. The public is invited. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Gospel sing scheduled Woodville Baptist Church would like to invite the community to a gospel sing by the Heaven’s Express at 7 p.m. on May 2. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Thursday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. F. T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Life in Christ Ministries Thursday: Bible Study, Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. 2 miles west of Washington on U.S. 211, blue building next to Quicke Mart. For more information call 987-8014. Women s Day at Macedonia A Women’s Day will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Nan M. Brown of The Way of the Cross Baptist Church in Kents Store, Va. Lunch will served in the fellowship hall from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The theme for the event will be “Women In Christ." A Men’s Day will be held on Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. -4 Shower highlights Sperryville news Wanda Payne was honored on Saturday, April 25 with a bridal shower given by Miss Melissa Payne and Mrs. Cathy Pullen, both of Washington and Mrs. Sharon Dodson and Mrs. Eva Menefee, both of Culpeper. The shower was held at the Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church. Those attending were Mrs. Barbara Payne, Lauren Payne, Mrs Janet Jenkins, Kayla Jenkins, Mrs. Lois McFarland, Mrs. Patty Jenkins and Dale, Ashleigh Pullen, and Mrs. Emily Jenkins and Christal, all of Washington. Also Mrs. Joyce James of Flint Hill, Brittani Dodson, Wendy Jenkins, April Hawkins and Bobby Menefee, all of Culpeper, Mrs. Cathy Jeffries, Mrs Jennifer Tolbert and Emily and Mrs. Sonya Brundage, Jennifer and Nicole, all of Madison. Also Mrs. JoAnn Buracker and Mrs. Lillie Corbin, both local. Wanda received many nice jwrni^’Ti • *■ gifts by those attending as well as those who were unable to attend. Wanda will wed David Jeffries on May 30 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor visited Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers in Stephens City on Friday. On Saturday, April 25 teens from Sperryville United Methodist Church accompanied by Buck and Geraldine Payne attended the Christian Youth Rally at the William and Mary Hall in Williamsburg. Rev. and Mrs. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Merlin Shorb joined them there. Mrs. Catherine Brown spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs. Barbara Payne in Warrenton. Belated wedding congratulations go out to Wayne Corbin and Frances Settle who were married on April 10. Sunday guests of Mr. and Bernard Jenkins were Mrs. Lillie Corbin and Angie Jenkins The Sperryville United Methodist Church is hosting a hymn sing on May 3 at 6 p.m. The public is invited. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 3. The community is invited to attend. The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking contestants for Honorary Fire Queen of their annual firemens carnival, June 3, 4, 5 and 6. Individuals nine to 18 years of age that are interested should contact Greg or Teresa at 987-9204. The newly organized Sperryville Fire Department Auxiliary is opening its membership to any individuals of the community interested in joining. The auxiliary’s regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the meeting room of the Sperryville fire hall. Interested individuals can come to the next meeting or contact Michelle at 987-9440 or Teresa at 987-9024. The Sperryville Fire Department Auxiliary is seeking help with the cooking booth at the annual firemen’s carnival June 3-6. Individuals are needed to help with preparation, grilling, and serving each night. The auxiliary will also gladly accept any donated baked goods for sale as well. For more information contact Teresa at 987-9024 or Michelle at 987-9440. Mrs. Lillie Corbin and Mrs. Francis Corbin were last Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. Sympathy extended to family, friends Our deepest sympathy is extended to Kathleen McCarthy’s family and friends. May her wonderful memories comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are also with John Ferdetta who took ill this past week and was hospitalized, Margaret Stover and Wes Mills both had surgery during the week, and Diane Lischke was released from University of Virignia Hospital to continue recuperating at home. Tuesday, May 5 will be observed as National Day of Prayer. I hope you get a chance to participate in some of the activities being planned in this area. Happy belated birthday to Charlotte Mills who celebrated By GLENDA GUM her big day on April 19. She definitely doesn’t look her age! The “Gospel Trails” of Alexandria will be in full concert on May 17 at 3 p.m. at Amissville Bethel Baptist Church to benefit the cemetery committee. Deacons Fred Morgan and Kelly Edwards, who are sponsoring the group, invites everyone to come for their morning worship service, stay for lunch, and enjoy the concert. Deacon Edward King will be the M.C. for this event. Rev. Forrest Freeman is pastor. I am pleased to report Edward King was looking and sounding much better when I saw him recently. He is looking forward to the concert and is already looking ahead to another one in October. The United Methodist Women will hold their annual Spring yard sale on May 2 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church. They will have baked goods, luncheon items, clothing for the whole family, a white elephant table with lots of bargains, household items, toys, and lots of other great deals for folks of all ages. Hope to see you all there! The Amissville Fire and Rescue Company will be holding their annual auction on Saturday, May 2 and are in need of donations. If you have items you would like to donate, call Jack Atkins at 937-5282, Sandi Carter at 937-4218, Paul Payne at 937-4954 or Paul Poling at 937-5205. My family seemed to get along just fine without me while I was in Richmond attending a “Truancy and Safe School” conference with my coworker, Lisa Jones. Although we enjoyed the speakers and received lots of great material, as Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home”. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is May 10! Choral Society presents concerts The Culpeper Piedmont Choral Society presents its 1998 Spring concert “An Evening with George Gershwin”, to be performed at The Lake of the Woods Church in Locust Grove on Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m. The Choral Society, directed by Arthur Palmer of Warrenton and accompanied by Helen Dill of Amissville, will perform many Gershwin works, includ ing “Fascinating Rhythm”, “I’ve Got A Crush On You”, “Strike Up The Band”, “Clap Yo’ Hands” and other well-known music from Broadway and Hollywood musicals. There will be a number of solos, duets, and a quartet. In addition there will be selections from “Porgy and Bess”. The concert will include accompaniment by select members of the Liberty High School Stage Band of Bealeton,under the direction of Mr. Richard Griffith. The Choral Society is especially pleased to have as guests soloist, Patricia Brady. Dr. Brady is an Associated Professor of Music at James Madison University in Harrisonburg and has degrees in piano performance, literature and pedagogy from Rhodes College and University of Memphis. She will be perform ing several Gershwin preludes. The concert is free and open to the public. However, donations are accepted and gratefully appreciated. Donations enable the group to present these concerts. For additional information, contact Diane Heffem at 5472376, Linda Bailey at 825-5632 or Art Palmer at 347-9693. The Choral Society looks forward to your attendance. Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. .Call 675-3338 to give one.__ Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. 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K. McCarthy Student Kathleen Elizabeth “Kate” McCarthy, 16, of Amissville died on April 19 in Culpeper County. She was a senior at Seton School in Front Royal. She is survived by her parents, William and MaryJo Miasek of Amissville and Tbm and Tarry McCarthy ofTyaskin, Md.; brother Joseph T. McCarthy of Salisbury, Md.; grandparents John and Bertha Aydelotte of Parsonsburg, Md.; Joe and Francis McCarthy of Baltimore, Md.; and Betty Miasek of Baltimore, Md.; uncle John Aydelotte of Parsonsburg, Md., aunt JoAnne Quillin of Berlin, Md., and several other aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted at The Bounds Funeral Home in Salisbury, Md. on Saturday, April 25. Burial was in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury. Bernie Price Senior Advocate BY BONNIE P. LOFTON Rappahannock News Contributing Writer About 150 people attended a memorial service for Brenizer Love Price at Washington Baptist Church Monday afternoon. Mr. Price, a retired schoolteacher who lived in Woodville, died at home in his sleep Thursday after a long struggle with complications due to kidney failure. He was 76. As he had requested, he was cremated. After the memorial service, his ashes were scattered on his land outside Woodville. The crowd at the service included at least 20 senior citizens, representing the senior center in Rappahannock and one in Vienna, Va., both of which Mr. Price helped found. In 1975 the Vienna Chamber of Commerce had named Mr. Price citizen of the year for his work with senior citizens. In public and private remarks, the seniors praised Mr. Price for his staunch advocacy on their behalf, as well as for his warm personality, exemplified through his lively piano music, humorous storytelling and frequent notes of encouragement. Other mourners included family members, who mainly hailed from North and South Carolina, and members of the Washington, Woodville and Vienna Baptist Churches. The Rev. Stark Jones, retired minister of Woodville Baptist Church, noted that Mr. Price, known as “Bernie” to most people, had lived up to his middle name “Love” by touching the hearts of everyone he met. The Reverends Phil Bailey of Washington Baptist, Alpheus Atkins of Woodville Baptist and Joseph Larrimore, a retired Baptist minister from North Carolina and a close relative of Mr. Price’s, all spoke about Mr. Price’s dedication to Christian ideals and his day-to-day application of Christ’s love and charity. The eulogy to Mr. Price, which was written by daughter Bonnie Price Lofton at his request, outlined his life as follows. Mr. Price was bom to a widowed, impoverished 45-year-old woman in a small town in North Carolina. “Dad identified with socalled nobodies,” said the eulogy, which was read by Mr. Larrimore. “As a schoolchild Dad was teased for being a barefoot fat boy in patched overalls, who picked cotton for pennies. Some people come out of such a background determined to leave it all behind. Dad came out determined to reach back and bring out as many others as possible. After serving in World War II in North Africa, Italy and the Philippines, Mr. Price attended Wake Forest University on the G.I. Bill. He became an educator, starting his career as principal of high schools in North Carolina. He personally reached out to students, even buying clothes for those who needed them. He started night classes for adult drop-outs, which he and his wife, Wilhelmina, taught without pay. His career in North Carolina came to an end when he became friends with the principal of the black high school in his town and was appalled at the discriminatory conditions which he and his charges faced. Mr. Price was fired for his pro-integration stance, which caused him to seek employment overseas. In 1959, he became principal of an integrated U.S. Navy school in Morocco. There he became a mentor to Moroccan orphans, taking two into his home as foster children. The eulogy noted that Mr. Price was remarkable in forming friendships regardless of race, social status, nationality or religion. When the Prices returned to the U.S. in the late 1960s, Mr. Price settled into teaching world history in the Fairfax County school system. At Oakton High School, Mr. Price founded and sponsored Project Concern, through which teenagers did good deeds. This club complemented his work on behalf of senior citizens. Often Project Concern students would organize social events and meals for seniors. Mr. Price bought land in Woodville 26 years ago, intending to start a summer camp for underprivileged kids. Soon , after he was diagnosed with colon cancer and was forced to live with a colostomy. Mr. Price shelved the camp idea, but stayed active in by Randy Minter LIVING ON IN THE MINDS OF OTHERS We may speculate endlessly about our prospects for achieving immortality in the absence of any tangible proof. Whether we Uve on after death or not, we are all able to achieve immortality of sorts by living on in the minds of our surviving friends and relatives. Those who have conducted their lives in a manner that has a positive effect on others are sure to leave an indelible impression that death can scarcely erase. As long as there are those who can recount stories of the deceased, he or she will live on in the lore of those whose minds are etched with memories. As the immortal Frank Rooney once remarked, "Immortality is the genius to move others long after you yourself have stopped moving". Sometimes we think it is wrong to speak of the dead in the presence of the living, but often it is the very best thing to do. Long after the funeral services, the loneliness that accompanies loss can persist. Sharing happy memories of times gone by can make a huge difference to one who has lost a loved one. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we understand the disorientation that comes with a sudden loss. That's why we work hard to be organized, attentive to you and your family, and to follow through on our commitments to you. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. "We feel and know that we are eternal." ~ Baruch Spinoza CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant church, school and senior citizen nrojects. In Woodville, he spearheaded campaigns to put a steeple on Woodville Baptist Church and to add a fellowship hall. He also organized his church to serve lunch to seniors, many of them formerly isolated in their rural homes. These luncheons evolved into a push for a senior center in the county, a dream realized last year. The memorial service at Washington Baptist was more joyful than sorrowful. Mr. Price’s wife of 50 years, Wilhelmina, said she wanted the observance to reflect her husband’s zest for life, spirit of service, and love of bouncy music. Immediately afterwards, about 50 mourners headed to Mr. Price’s home on a beautiful hill, with Bessie Belle Mountain and a lake on one side and views of the Blue Ridge on the other. They stood in a circle around a bed of Iris flowers on which Mr. Price’s ashes would be sprinkled. The immediate family Wilhelmina, followed by daughter Cynthia Price of Boston, Mass., son Leland Price of Los Angeles, and daughter Bonnie Price Lofton of Castleton - took turns sprinkling Mr. Price’s ashes from a brass urn onto the flowers. The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the building fund of Washington Baptist Church. Among other improvements, the church plans to add handicapped access, a goal that Mr. Price applauded on behalf of senior citizens. Boston highlights ^onaotences are extended to Mrs. Bonnie Lofton of Castleton and all the family upon the passing of her father, Brenizer Price of the Woodville area whose death occurred on Thursday at his home. Weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Clinedinst and sons was Mr. Clinedinst’s mother Mrs. Faye Clinedinst of Culpeper. The monthly Singing and Pickin party held at the Salem Fire Hall on Rt. 522 will be Friday, May 1 beginning at 7 p.m. This is also the release party for the Cabin Fever CD which features Debbie Zinn and Jake Butler. As always, food and beverages will be available, by the fire department and 8250781 may be called for any further information. It was of special interest to see the picture and name of Mrs. Marlene Ware featured in a recent issue of a Culpeper paper. She is a licensed practical nurse at Culpeper Memorial Hospital, having began her employment there in 1963. This writer knows from experience that she has touched many lives even from our community as she does her daily duty and gives comfort to many. Should you meet her on the street, somewhere, give her a big hello and congratulations for doing a great job. By MARIE RATIONS 987-8802 ■ - ■: ■.. ■ ■. .■ Mrs. Hazel Hawkins had as her guest for the weekend her granddaughter, Miss Amanda Sims. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons on Turkey Ridge Road. Hearty birthday wishes go out to J.R. Peyton of Clover Acres who will be blessed with another year on Sunday. Mrs. Nina Peyton visited her uncle Mr. Baker in Fredericksburg on Saturday. Belated birthday wishes are expressed by Kamry Peyton and many friends in honor of her grandmother, Mrs. Turner Foster who celebrated her day on Monday. Wishes also continue for Kelly Cubbage who celebrated her birthday yesterday, Tuesday. NEW YARNS FOR SPRING HAVE ARRIVED AT NEW QUICK-FINISH NEEDLEPOINT PROJECTS >— NEW PATTERNS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS Munt C ountrtj Yarns SOITAND COOL COTTONS, LINENS, RAYON ANDMORE 1 WEST FEDERAL ST.. MIDDLEBURG. VA 20117 540 687-5129 KNITTING. NEEDLEPOINT AND SPINNING CLASSES YEAR-ROUND M ' '■' l' ^ : ■■ : :' : - : ,s kViolino S/ii$toTanles JftaUano 1:: A pleasant surprise in downtown Winchester with patio, al fresco! Regular menu plus specials. Chef Franco & Marcella Stocco, Owners Reservations Recommended 181 N. Loudoun St., Winchester VA (540) 667-8006 JU j 'i ini PUBLIC NOTIQE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION for COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for Rappahannock County will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of unequalities including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE OR AFFIRM such real estate assessments. Before a change can be granted, the taxpayer or his agent, must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must prove that the property is not uniform with other similar properties or prove that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value. * Appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes to minimize waiting. To appear before the Board of Equalization, please call 540-675-2445, from 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at The Courthouse, Washington, VA. The dates and times are: Friday, May 8, 1998 - 1:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 1998 -10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (Additional dates and times will be scheduled if necessary and advertised.) By order of the Rappahannock Board of Equalization. Upcoming Events Lions auction planned The Rappahannock Lions Club is preparing for its annual benefit auction to be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at the Washington fire hall. The Lions are now accepting any new, used or timeworn items that people would like to discard. They cannot, however, accept food, clothing, mattresses and non-working appliances. They will pick up at any convenient time. Call Roger Andrews at 987-8974 or Hal McDermott at 675-1028 or any Lions Club member. All donations are tax deductible. Black Musical Heritage set RAAC will be presenting a concert by the Black Heritage Orchestra from Berlin, Germany starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at The Theatre in Washington. Blending elements of traditional jazz and modern rhythm and blues with African music, salsa, gospel, reggae, funk and rap, the group includes guitarist Mike Russell, vocalist MFA Kera, keyboardist and arranger Reinhard Katemann and drummer Eric Lewis. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and may be reserved by calling RAAC at 675-3193 or may be purchased at Mountainside Market in Sperryville or Culpeper Music Center on Main Street in Culpeper. Auction planned Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be sponsoring an auction on May 2. If you have items for pickup call Jack Atkins at 937-5282, Sandi Carter at 9374218, Paul Payne at 937-4954, Paul Poling at 937-5205 or Amissville Fire Station at 937-5125. Farmer's Market meeting set An organizational meeting for the Rappahannock Farmer’s Market will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 at the Rappahannock Library. For more information call Debbie Settle at 675-3868. Midwifery Day to be celebrated A celebration in honor of Virginia Midwifery Day will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Park. Drinks and plates will be provided, the event will be a potluck. For more information call Martha Hughes at 636-8315. Open house at Belle Meade An open house will be held at Belle Meade Day Camp for campers and parents (former, prospective and current) on Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Camp sessions this summer are June 1-26, June 19-July 10, July 13-24, July 27-Aug. 7 and Aug. 10-21. Camp program includes swim« ming, excursions to rivers and mountains, informal sports, nature hikes, arts and crafts. For information, to receive a brochure, or to register call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748. Antique shows scheduled Heritage Promotions is pleased to announce two antique shows, May 8-10 at Fishersville and May 22-23 at Manassas. For information or booth reservations call 804-846-7452. Medicine man offers teachings This is a rare opportunity to listen to Anton Ponce de Leon talk to our community about Andean cosmology and Incan Sacred teachings. Born and raised in the town of Urubamba near Machu Pichu, Anton has dedicated his life to service and the dissemination of his culture’s legacy. A $20 donation is requested to help support the center where he and his wife raise the 28 children they adopted from the streets of Lima, Peru. The lecture runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville on Friday, May 8. For more information call 987-7204. Storytelling at Ki Theatre “No Ordinary Person,” an evening of autobiographical storytelling, will be presented on Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. at Ki Theatre. RAAC and Ki Theatre collaborate to bring you the amusing, bruising and heartwarming stories from the lives of your friends and neighbors: Jane Coon, Richard Abell, Anne Morgan Gray, Sallie Morgan and Joyce Abell. For reservations cajl 675-3193. Tickets are $8 and are available at Mountainside Market and at the door. Live music at Oasis The Oasis Winery will be hosting live music every weekend during the Spring season. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Free admission. Music from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. For more information call 1-800-3047656. ECWplan flower mart trip The Episcopal Church Women are planning a bus trip to the Flower Mart, an annual event at the Washington National Cathedral on Friday, May 1. The round trip fare is $15 and the bus will leave Trinity Episcopal Church parking lot in Washington at 8 a.m. and leave the Cathedral at 2:30 p.m. for the return trip home. Everyone is invited. Call Joan Getsinger at 635-8114 to sign up. Din ner, ball planned In celebration of the 50th anniversary of George Washington Carver Regional High, the George Washington Carver Alumni Association will hold its dinner/ball fund raiser from 6 p.m. to 1 a m. on Saturday, May 23 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Crystal City. Tickets are $50 per person. For tickets in Rappahannock call Marie Davis at 675-3572. Ragged Mountain activities Activities for Ragged Mountain Resource Center include Saturday, May 9: Second Saturday Series of Hikes to Rappahannock River Tributary Headwaters in Shenandoah National Park, meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville between 8:30 and 9 a.m., return mid-afternoon. Friday, May 22: “Blue Ridge to the Bay” speaker series at Rappahannock Library, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., local Arborist and Forester Lyt Wood will discuss “Clear Cutting, Selective Cutting, No Cutting - Landowner Options”. For information on any of the above activities contact Hunt Harris at the Ragged Mountain Resource Center at 987-3366. Kite fly at Marshall Earth Day Kite Fly will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 2 at Marshall Community Center. For more information call 675-3444.

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Please do not describe the prospective tenant/purchaser THANK YOU Did you know. Medicare and Private Insurance pays up to 80% of Diabetes testing supplies. Express-Med delivers Meters. Lancets, Test Strips 1 800 678 5733 Washington, VA Brick 3 bedroom. 1 1/2 bath, carport basement, lease, deposit $700.00 month, no pets (540) 675-3608 For Rent: Washington. Va Office Suite m Clopton House 2 large bright rooms, kitchenette & bath Available Now.. $465 00 per month 540675-3033 Rentals 9 Vacation/ Timeshare 73 Lakefront lots- From $24,880' New release. 1 acre plus, on beautiful 20 mile long lake Restricted. private entrance. Waterfront bar qams'eOO 715 56533 Lake Gaston VA/NCNew 3 bedroom,2 1/2/ Bath. 2 bonus rooms central vac. Steno, dish washer, range w/grilkl large deck.boat dock Call Tanglewood Realty 1800 338 8816 North Myrtle Beach Condo-1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4. $525/week.. most weeks available. No pets.call for brochure/intormation.804 237 0070. 10 Rentals Wanted Artist/ Musician seeks cheap living/ work space in Rappahannock Bob 540-347-2574 Foreclosed Homes From pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo's, REO's. Your area. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. H-6080 for current listings. 17 Real Estate For Sale By Owner TIRED OF COMMUTING? Country living back in the city! Alexandria Executive Home By Owner. 5/6 BR. 4 FB . fam rm.. rec rm . 2 car Kara*?, open kitchen «*/ Conan. 3 Fpl. pool, sauna Beautifully landscaped °K" en viewingfiat . May 2Sun.. May 3. 10AM- 5PM only. 703/370-3382 lor details. Appraised- S675K City Asses.- S663K House will be sold May 3 to higharst bidder above 8625K. 18 Real Estate Lots & Acreage 96 acres: Rappahannock County. Off of route 645 Wooded $250,000. Call 757-253-1037. Chesapeake Bay: 5 Water front lots With trees and pier. Below market price. Captain Bill Jenkins 804-453-3513 25 Adoption A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family: Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. Adopt mixed collie, pure bred black lab, bassett-beagle. scottycairn. keesnond. mixed dachshund, mixed springer. shepherd-dobie, Lovable family cats. 703385-0224 29 Auctions. BOOK SALE 50% Off all hardback hooks April 18th to May 3rd, 1998 Over 250.000 hooks Ace Books & Antiques 120 W Culpeper St. Culpeper. VA 22701 Tel: (540) 825-8973 Hours: 9:20-6 (K) Mon thru Sal. Noon to Mm Sunday Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 Every Friday Night at 6:00 p.m. SPECIAL: 1990 Mercury Sable Station Wagon 1990 Dodge Spirit 1997 Chrysler New Yorker Fumrture • Antiques end Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items iWe ’-«A >' set* u-xnjxaie ex penial eslaies Wel also buy useO furmie and hour** old terns Pd<4> a\®tede Consignments Welcome Foe Mofe Information Call (703)327-4004 E-mail mosby@erols com Calvn Neal, VAAR #2064 L W 'Scoop* Magmtss VAAR #1309 Dir Rom ChanWty. take Rt 50 3 5 miles W of Rt 28 f Sully Rd J From Gilberts Corner (Rts 15 & 50). 7 miles E on Rt 50 (Next to Meadow's Farms Nursery) Terms: Cash, Check, MOST Debt Cards, Visa, MC. Discover Announcements day of sate take precedence over pnnted material 29 Auctions HUGE ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, May 9 at 9:30 a.m. . at Culpeper Auction Center (VAF #255) Inside/Outside (rain or shine) Absolute Auction. 2 auctioneers. Something for everyone. Antiques; Collectibles. Glassware. Signed art. Used furniture; Tools. Books. Linens; Fabrcs. Antique architectural items (doors, windows, elc). Plumbing, Lighting. Pier 1 items Lg selection of wicker, cane, rattan, etc No buyer's premium, no reserves (540) 825-9045 tor Fax. E-mail.or into 31 Boats & Accessories 1996 Flats Skiff- 40hp Murcury Force outboard, polling platform, center console, custom built in Florida, -includes... new trailer, $7500. also new Zodiac inflatable 16 and used 10hp Johnson, $950 Call 703-729-6900 or 540-882 4149 Sport Craft- mboard'out-board. 19' fiberglass V-bow. with easy-load trailer. $3,500 Call 540-592-3816 32 Business Opportunities Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay Call 1-800632-8007 CEDAR LOG HOME DEALERS WANTED Cedar log homes are really selling Join a winning team. Protected territory dealer training each sale generates $4000 00 Colonial Structures, Inc. 1946 Union Cross Road Winston Salem, NC 27107 336 785 0111 Home Based T ravel Agency! Needed. 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Outdoor furniture, inc glass-topped iron table w/2 chairs, round wicker patio table, etc. Bamboo style card table w/2 chairs. Bookshelves; Lots endtables; etc (There is a LOT of furniture!) PLUS Onental style and braided rugs. Many very nice lamps; Color TVs; Framed pictures, Mirrors. Dishes/glassware; Flatware/kitchen utensils; IBM computer. Long-handed tools; garden hoses; BOX LOTS GALORE 4 much, much more! Bill Pavne Auctions, Inc. ,4540) 937-4142 Business Oa Opportunities MATCO TOOLS... Franchises Available! With NO FRANCHISE FEES. No ROYALTIES AND NO ADVERTISING FEES, a matco tools franchise is affordable. To learn more, call: 1-800368-6651. (Franchise offered by Prospectus only. Home Tanning. Advanced design guarantees salon quality results or money back. No Special wiring required. Financing Free color catalog 1 800 533 7282 Lease Purchase Program Available OTR Drivers & Owner Operators Convmentional Kenworth Equipment No Downpayment. Liberal Payback schedule! Southwestern Freight Carriers A Division of Burlington Motor Carriers 1 800 968 8743 Childcare Services Offered Come to Rachael's Romper Room- Leesburg. loving, experienced mother has opem ings for ages 1 & up. flex hours, reasonable rates, excellent references. 703-779-9344 Friendly Toys & Gifts has immediate openings in your Area. Number One in Party plan Toys, gifts. Christmans. Home Decor Free catalog and information 1 -800-4884875 37 Construction Heavy Equip Siding Installers, Experienced, needed immediately Work year round within 50 miles of Lynchburg or Danville Reliable truck & equipment call ALLGOOD Construction 1 800 638 3601. n10 am-2pm. 41 Found Found: 2 fishing rods with reels. Owner can claim by describing these reels The reels were found on Old Hollow Rd. 4/22 am 540987-8385 Farm Equip & Supplies 42 Furniture Appliances Oak Dining room table with 6 chairs and 2 arm chairs, with buffet, Very good condition. $1,250.00. 703-7594690. Stackable washer/dryer. General Electric, 3 years old. $500.00 or best offer. Call after 6. 540-253-7024. Wood Stove, Never used. Glass Front, $375.00.540 675 1518 Garage/Yard Moving Sale Yard Sale - 5/2, 9a.m. until. Household items, infant/ toddler girls clothing, baby items. Beside Baldwins West End Service Center, Sperryville. 44 Giveaways Giveaway: Barn homes needed for shy unadoptable cats All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered 703-295-0678. Two loveable Himalayan cats approx 4 years old spaid and all shots updated, papers Free to good and loving home 703-737-2232 52 Instruction 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 Lost Dog: Possibly injured. black and white Beagle/ Springer mix. last seen Rt 729 Ben Venue Name: Speckles Call 675-3924 56 Miscellaneous For Sale For Sale - 12 coffee wood logs, already cut Cajl 540-987-9210. HOMEOWNERS WANTED! Kayak Pools looking for demonstration homesites to display new maintenance free Kayak Pools. Save thousands of $$. Unique opportunity! 100% financing available 800510-5624. Saddlery Liquidators 6612 James Madison Highway Rt.15 Haymarket, VA. 20169 Junction of I66 and Rt.15 (in back of Sheetz gas station) W* are liquidating Soyo, Wanblay International a major diatributor of horee equipment from Atlanta Georgia, In Haymarket, VA Sale ttarte Tueeday 28th of April thru Monday, May 4 Example of some items: Approved riding helmete *15 10,000t/s bite $12.00 each Open style bell boots $5.95 Rubber riding boots $9.95 s/s spurs all sizes $6.95 Too many items to list. Over 1/2 a million dollars worth of Inventory must be sold In 7 days, also take an additional 30% off all out of box footwear on our already low price. All tack shops welcome to come shop. 1-888-723-3554 M Miscellaneous WO For Sale Lawn tractor, Graveley 12hp Kohler, 50 inch mower deck, fair condition. $450/obo. Woodstove. Consolidated Dutchwest, burns wood or coal, has ash pan, very good condition, $250/obo. Fireplace insert, Vermont Castings Winter Warm, good condition $650/obo. Call 540-882-4748 leave message. PRESSURE CLEANERS Factor Direct Sale!! 2800 PSI $499; 3200 PSI $849 4000 PSI $989; 4500 PSI $1449 Lowesst Prices Guaranteed!!! Free Catalog 1800-786-9274 24 hours Purple Martin bird houses.Telescopic Poles. Gourds, Bat HousesIWortd's Best 12Family House, only $29 95. Factory Direct, lifetime Warranty! Free Catalog. Order Now! 1 800 764 8688 Swimming Pool's $887. New 1997 Factory Lett Over Models Huge 31x19x4' Deep Comes Complete with Large Deck,Safety Fence. In Pool Ladder. Liner, Filter. Pump, & Motor Installation & Financing Available. No Bankruptcy's Call 24 HRS 1-800447-7207 Wolff Tanning beds . Tan at home Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/Home units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today 1-800-842-1310 WOLFF TANNING BEDS Order direct for Christmas! 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Custom Programs for every need'Good & Problem credit'No-income verification'Sell employed'Bankruptcy' 1 25% Equity Financing We bend over backwards to approve your loan Fairbank Mortgage 1 -800-3465626 ext 562 VA Lie. ML 251 “Cash" Immediate $$ (or -Structured settlements and deferred insurance claims. J.G. Wentworth 1 -888-231 - 5375. 68 Services Healthcare Diabetics (using insulin) Did you know Medicare or insurance covers most supplies? Save Money -Call 1800 n234 4070,Liberty Medical. Satisfaction guaranteed.No HMO Members MEDICARE RECIPIENTS Using Nebulizer machine? Albuterol.etc. Medicare will pay for them ! We bill MIDICARE for you and ship directly to your door. Call MED-A-SAVE. 1-800-538-9849, ext 10. ' Services CQ Home W Improv Improvement EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Tin Or»S*p Shop lx arrpm Hone Dnoamg Stract Ftacr Cowmgi -SWo» TiwMre MtoP* • Sp Cows l Up*** 1 AmMSiIW a OomnwicW Rtri Am*»vWt,VA _937*5500_ Services Miscellaneous A Beautiful Chapel/ church Christian Wedding. Gatlinburg s Original (since 1980). Photography. Music, Flowers, Limos, Jacuzzi Suites. Fireplaces. Love Walk Brick. Rev. Ed Taylor 1 800 346 2779 http://www.Gatlinburgchapels.com Mayor’s House home for adults, in Broadway. Shannandoah Valley, offers a private room, in a family setting, at country prices, 540 896 3919 Personal Trainer for Women, ACE- Certified Diet , Excerise and life style improvement. I can help you feel better. Lisa 540 635 4672. i Antiques & Classics Pontiac 1967 Firebird Convertible • 57K original miles, all original not restored, runs and looks excellent, passed inspection, V8, automatic. $7900 00/Obo. 703-7792423. Volks wagon 1969 Beetle, needs restoration, dark blue, $1,000/ best otter. (703)777-6331. 1994 Plymouth Duster2 door sport, 4 cylinder, AC. auto, 32K miles, full 30,000 mile service, new timing belt, tires and more. No accident $6975. 703-777-6339 1997 Ford Escort wagon, red, 5 speed, ac, cassette, 13,200 miles, like new, $10,500/Obo. 703-426-0490 76 Ford Pick Up,460 Engine, runs good, $1000.00 OBO. 703 361 2223 87 Nissan Pathfinderloaded, mint condition, $5500. 703-777-0010 92 Volvo, 960 Station wagon,46K, 16,900.00 OBO. Pristine condition. 703 237 5340 94 Ford Escort Sta. Wgn.. A/C . PS, PB, Very Good Cond. $5000 00. OBO, 703 239 9663 Acura, 1995, Integra RS Silver 2 door, 5 speed, spoiler, Alpine CD changer, very clean, $11,500/ obo. 703-4432843 BMW 1986 524 TD(Turbo Diesel) , Silver, new auto trans, ac, very clean, all power, Va inspection. $4500 703777-2430. BMW 1993 325ic. convertible. hunter green, tan leather, 5 speed, loaded, garage kept, 42K miles, $19,500. 540347-5738. Bulck 1989 LeSabra, Excellent condition, runs great, high highway miles, $2,825 00 Call after 6pm 540-347-7548. Cadillac 1983 DaVille blue, 4 door, electric windows, new exhaust. Good condition. 80k miles. $595 00 or best offer. (304)725-0505. Cadillac 1992 Sedan DeVille.Very Clean Beautiful inside and out never recked, 78k miles, Loaded $10,700 Call JW 703-644-6640 Cadillac 1993 Sedan DeVille SE, automatic, loaded, black/ black leather interior, 37,000 miles, exceptional condition, custom cover, $17,900 540-955-1128. Chevrolet 1969 Camaro SS 327, Engine 300 horsepower, matching numbers, new everything, mint condition, beautiful car must see, sacrifice $9,500 00/ best offer or trade. 540-8771623 Chevrolet 1979 Corvette, 350. automatic, Ttops, power steenng/ windows, AC, red/ oyster leather interior, excellent condition, $9000. 703777-5664/ 703-4073349. Chevrolet 1983 Camaro Z-28: Black, power everything, current Virginia inspection, $2,500. (703)777-6331. Chevrolet, 1991, Corsica. Automatic, loaded, ?reat shape $2900/ obo. 03-777-7653. Chevy Astro Van, 87, runs well, as is,$1750.00 540 675 1518 DONATE YOUR CAR Heritage For the Blind Tax Deductible. Free Towing, Free Phone Card to Donors 3/Ad #1285. 1-800-2-donate Ford 1*84 Tempo: auto, a/c, 4-door, two owner. 131K miles, Call 540-987-8260. Ford 1987 Tempo. 5 speed, highway miles. 1 owner, records available. $1000/ best ofler. 540349-4931. leave message. Ford 1992 Tempo GL33K miles, excellent condition, garaged, auto, am/1m cassette, all power options. $5,200 703860-0266

Honda, 1987 Prelude SI loaded, 125,000 miles’, new tires/ accessory belts/ timing belt/ waterpump, great for Highschool student. $4,000. 540-554-2347. Honda, 1993, Accord EX, sunroof, ABS, 80k miles, excellent condition, $9,000. 540-3383607. Honda, 1995, Accord LX, 4 door, auto, power windows/ doors, CD player, 49,800 miles. $11,200. 703-777-4749. Jaguar 1972 XJ6, Series I, rare & Collectible, great shape in and out. Moving-must sell. $3,900/obo. Call Jason at 703-392-6636. Lincoln 1988 Continental sedan, 133K, classic brown, great condition, $3000. 540-338-2884. Oldsmobile 1979 with rebuilt engine, good condition. $1200. 540-6752087. Oldsmobile 1989 Cutlas Calais. Sporty Quad 4, 5- speed. 2 door, power windows/locks, tilt, a/c, rear defrost, 109K miles. $1,200 00. Must Sell Call 703-430-2789. Oldsmobile 1991 Cutlass Ciera. V6, 2.5 liter, power steering/ brakes, AC, am/ fm cassette, new tires, cruise, original owner, excellent condition, 76K miles, $5400/ obo 703-444-1157 Pontiac 1984 sedan Parisean, runs OK, current VA inspection, 97,000 miles. Asking $750 Must sell 3414673 anytime. Pontiac 1994 Grand AM, 69k miles, 4-door, ac. auto, cruise, am/fm cassette, new brakes, inspection. 5k warranty. Very Clean, $7600. 703777-3445 Saturn 1994 SL2, teal. AC, am/fm cassette, automatic, garage-kept. Driverside airbag Maintenance records available. 69.000 miles, asking $7300 Kevin 540-341-7323 Seized Cars from S175 Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW's, Corvettes Also Jeeps. 4WD's. Your area Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. A-6080 tor current listings. Toyota 1989 Celica, perfect inside/ paint/ mechanically, AC, automatic. power steering. OD, CD changer. 86K, below Bluebook, $4100/ obo. 540-675-2045. Toyota 1994 Tercel - 57K miles, 2 door, 4speed stick, am/fm/cass rear defrost runs perfectly. no a/c Call 703815-2005 Price $5,200. Volkswagen 1973 Beetle - great body, metallic purple, new exhaust, runs good $2500/bo. 703-476-4878 85 Thicks 1991 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe LT, 4 door, black, auto, all power options, hitch, tow package, sunroot. tilt, cruise. ABS. 125K, very good condition, $8200/obo. 540349-8230 1995 Chevy CK2500 Silverado. ext-cab. 7 4L. 4wd. black &silver. PW, PB. PS. power seats, AC. stereo w/cass, heavy duty towing package. 28K miles, like new, 540-364-2856 96 Centra GLE, 15K $12,500.00 OBO. Under Warranty,703 237 5340. Chevrolet, 1989, Blazer. Silverado, 350. auto, 4" suspension lift. 1" body lift, new 35” TSL Thornbird tires. Class IV. hitch. Sony tape deck with 10 disc changer Very clean. Must see to appreciate $10,000/ obo. 540-687-5322, Dawn Dodge 1987 Ram, 4X4. Needs trans. Asking $2,000/ObO 540-3472264 Susan or Pete Ford 1972 Pick-up, Rebuilt 460. Cam, 780 Holly, Dana rear end, CD player, tool box. Runs great. $2,395/ obo 703450-3978. Ford 1989 F250 XLT. 4X4, 7.3 liter diesel, new brakes, tires, reese hitch, auto, a/c, cass, excellent condition. 540592-3295 or (E) 540592-9008. Ford 1996 Ranger XL, with truck cap. white, manual 5 speed Excellent condition. Must sell. $8500/ neg. 703-7777372. Toyota 1991 Landcruiser. 96K miles. New brakes/tires/batte ry/alt., excellent condition. $16,500.00/Offer. 540675-2597. Toyota 1996 RAV 4, 2WD, 2-door. AC. alloy wheels, 4-speaker stereo with CD, theft deterrent system, $16,000. 540-364-2856 1992 Ford Aerostat XLT- 4x4, 111K miles, excellent condition, $7000 Call 703-3643038 evenings. Chevrolet 1980 Van, V6 with hitch and windows all around, seats five. $500/BO. 540-6752087 Plymouth 1995 Sports van, excellent condition with transferable 3 year warranty, seats 7, $12,00w q40-675-2087. } Harley Davidson 1997 Sportster XL1200 Custom, garaged, fully loaded with extra Harley chrome. Must See! $10,500/obo, 703-4048810. 1990 LX 5.0 Bullethole rims. Only on car for a year. Have been in boxes. Look new and are in very aood condition. Nice addition to an older Mustang or Ford. Set of 4 rims including lugs. 15"X7" and will handle up to 245 cm tires. Over $900 new. Sell for $299 OBO, Call 703-777-7174 Trailers, car or equipment, heavy duty, 16', extra wide, also, 12’ tiltbed, also, 16’ landscape, 2-axle, . New, never used. 540-6686937, Trailer Care 540338-2123 SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (if purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running cars and trucks Op*n Mon -Sal 9-5 • Cbsad Sui. Located Rt. 229, 5 miles past Culpeper High School 095-2571 YOU’RE GOING THE RIGHT WAY WITH THE V. CLASSIFIEDS Employment $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month Sell where & when you like, its not just door to door anymore. Medical/ other insurance available. 1 -800-288-6311. Ind. Rep. * Postal Careers* Getting started or starting over? For information on all postal jobs, salaries, benefits, pretesting, and current civil services job line, call 630906-2800 ext. 6614. 8am-8pm. ATW, Inc. All Teams, All East-West All HoodCondos, trip average 5,800 miles, top pay package 1-800-9486723. ATW, Inc. Owner-Operator Teams All East/West, Earn $170,000 plus p/yr 1800-948-6723. 1 Carpenter (Framing) Oak Ridge Builders in Leesburg seeks experienced full time Frame Carpenter looking for a team player that plans on sticking around. Call Sarah at 703-7775435. EOE Construction LABORERS Reporting locations in Herndon and Manassas. Yr. 'round work for dependable, motivated individuals who can use a shovel for digging around existing, buried utilities. Must be drug-free. Good benefits with a well-established company with over 60 years in power and communications construction. Apply in person at 9701 Bethlehem Road M-F, 8-4 or call 1-800-7625426. EOE Publishing Support Specialist Times Community Newspapers. Northern Virginia's leading community newspaper group, is currently seeking an individual with skills in digital production and desktop publishing applications. We need someone who can join our support staff to troubleshoot. train, maintain and support a large number of Macs and PCs running such software applications as QuarkXpress. PhotoShop and Illustrator. Candidates should have some experience in the publishing industry. Times Community Newspapers is an equal opportunity employer, offering a full benefits package including 401K.. health and hospitalization and disability. To apply, fax a cover letter along with resume and salary requirements to: Carl Hilinski at 703-771-0036. r Construction Lead Carpenter With multi trade experience. Remodeling and new construction. Call 540-349-8300. Drilling/Plumbing Needed: Driller helper with CDL. Plumber helper for water well systems. Good hours, good pay, excellent benefits Call: Northern Virginia Drilling, Inc. (703) 361-6859 DRIVER-TRUCK Manassas based excavation & trucking co. has position available for experienced tri-axle dump truck driver. Top pay, attractive benefit package, hourly work. Phone Norman or Shirley 0: 703-335-2255 Driver OTR Covenant Transport West Coast Runs. $1,000 sign-on bonus for experienced drivers. Health/life insurance available first day on truck. Experienced drivers, owner operators and teams call 1800-441-4394. Graduate students call 1-800-3386428. Driver-Earn up to $800 per week your first year with USA Truck! Latemodel conventional with satellite, no slip seating and weekly pay. 1-800-237-4642. EOE. M/F/H/V. Drivers...Swift Transportation. Experienced and inexperienced drivers wanted! Low cost CDL training available! Great pay and benefits, job stability, home often, consistent miles 1-800347-4698 (eoe-m/f). ELECTRICAL WANTED ELECTRICIANS AND HELPERS FOR NIGHT SHIFT WORK Pay to compensate with experience/night differential applies. If interested call 540-439-4541 Steeplechase Electrical Contractors ELECTRICIANS Helpers & Trainees Full time with benefits for residential work throughout No. Va. Call: E.L. Kellogg, Corp. 703-968-5545 ■ BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Blucridge Technologies, a leading provider of cross-platform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows-based computers, seeks talented people for the following positions: L_WINDQW$ SOFTWARE ENGINEER: Product Software Development Position. Should he proficient in C++ programming (MFC/Visual C++ preferred) with the Windows 95/NT GUI; Ole automation or document management experience a plus. LSENIQR PROGRAMMER ANALYST: Performs software development for software Server product, including database development for software Server product, including database development and program interface, and general UNIX and C language development. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including: C programming, database design, administration and programming; BS in computer science, math, or related technical field a plus. Successful candidates will work out of our Virginia offices in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to: BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Attn: Human Resources 664 H Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 M^^ax^MO^eTS-Jn^orviaeniiaiUo^barbaraQbluerid^comi^ FRANKUN MOTORCOACH Immediate Employment Opportunities Positions Available For: Professional Drivers ' Full and part-time operators ' Experienced preferred but will train * Excellent driving record and strong interpersonal skills required ‘ Accountant ’ Full-time opportunity for individual with accounts receivable, general ledger and accounts payable experience * Payroll experience helpful ' Accounting degree helpful but will consider equivalent experience Franklin is a rapidly expanding company with a “family" oriented approach to business. If you like working with people and have considered becoming a professional driver now is the time for action! We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and excellent working atmosphere, and the chance to grow with an expanding company. Drop by to visit with us or send resume/application to. Franklin Motorcoach 7920 Gainsford Court Bristow, VA 20136-1100 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H Electronics/ Computer Diagnostics Instructor Needed for George Washington Carver - Piedmont Technical Education Center for the 1998-1999 school year. Require a minimum of 5 years experience in field. Prefer a Virginia Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement. Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested, contact GWC-PTEC at (540) 825-0476. Deadline: June 1, 1998. EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS WANTED G.ood pay, good benefits. Fauquier County area. 540-364-7484, GARDEN HELP Need reliable garden help for the month of May with a strong back and sensative hands. 540-675-3901 Laborer Needed For landscaping, bldg maintenance & construction. Own transportation & clean driving record. (540) 349-8080. Too Late"to”” Classify Chevy ‘92 Camaro Garage-kept, original owner, 40,000 miles, like new, never been out in rain or snow! Best otter Call Tom, 703-729-1878. Mayor's House home for adults, in Broadway, Sbannandoah Valley, offers a private room, in a family setting, at country prices, 540 896 3919 Become a host family. Scandinavian, European, South American , Asian, Russian; high school exchange students arriving August. American intercufiural student exchange, call 1 800 742 5464 20 hours per week (flexible). Data entry skills required. Please contact: Ron Sauer Circulation Manager Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 ^ (703) 437-5400 A i Award-winning group of community newspapers seeks entry-level paginator to be part of a team Knowledge of QuarkXpress essential. Some newspaper and copyediting experience preferred. Will train. Send resume to: Janet Rems Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 Fax: (703) 437-6019 E-mail: nvtimes@aol.com <^p> TRUCK DRIVER Full-time position with benefits. Good driving record and CDL required. Heavy lifting required. Agriculture background helpful. Apply in person: RAPPAHANNOCK FARMER’S CO-OP Sperryville, Virginia TRANSIT OPERATOR #8098-02 FT, PT and on-call positions based in Culpeper. Good driving record. Ability to interact w/ consumers from aging , MH & MR programs. Hiring range: $6.50-$6.90/hr, on call rate : $6.50/hr. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #8093-02 FT (shifts vary) in Culpeper to monitor con-, sumer activities. Exp. in human services or detox helpful. Hiring range: $8.60 - $9.13/hr. Apply with fully completed RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, Friday, May 8, 1998, to; Human Resources, RRCSB, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 8253100. EOE/AA. A Company Who Cares About You Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work for one? We care enough to offer; •Appointment Generation Programs •Company Training •dOlK Retirement Plan •$■40,000+ Income •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen immediately. No experience necessary . You Owe It To Yourself and Your Family To Find Out More. This Could be the Last Ad Call You Ever Make! For An Interview HILLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 Rixeyville Rd. (Jeffersonton, VA 22724 Phone: 540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 Attn: Patricia Mills , £6£fr-ZS8-008-I • SaaiJISSVTO uistnct competition Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day Twenty 4-H’ers represented Rappahannock County at the Northern Virginia District competition in Culpeper on April 25. Jessica Erhart, Christina Howard, Rachel Gall, Lauren Kaye, Lauren Powell and Kaitlin Moore performed a combination act called the Spicettes and won second place. Sisters, Becky and Robin Oyster, also won second place for a dance routine. Tommy Pendleton, Justin Burger, Allison Antony and Devin Day won second place for “Horrible Hillbilies” comedy/square dance. Allison Antony won first in the instrumental category; Rebecca Tupper and Robin Oyster won first in vocal category. Pictured are the five senior competitors that will be representing Rappahannock at the state competition at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg this June. They are Jami and Wendy Gillis for a piano duet, Ruth Ann Oyster in the vocal category, and Robyn Kaye and Emily Sims for a dance routine. We are very proud of all these talented 4-H’ers who participated at the district level. Washington residents entertain, travel, visit Tuesday, April 21 Mrs. D.C. Welling of Fairfax Station visited her mother Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and they visited Mrs. Moffett’s brother Edward Nelson Buxton at the President Madison Inn in Orange. En route home they had lunch ‘at Napoleon’s Restaurant in Warrenton to celebrate Mrs. Welling’s birthday. Thursday, Mrs. Melanie Moffett of Warrenton visited her grandmother Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and father Frank Moffett. The Washington Baptist Church wants to thank everyone who gave of'their time and items for the annual Spring event on Saturday. Mrs. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md. spent Friday until Tuesday with her cousins, Edward and Ruth Clark. Mrs. Edie Falls and daughter Samantha of Woodville were Sunday evening visitors in the Clark home. Happy birthday to Charles Clark of Manassas who will celebrate his day on Thursday, April 30. Dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins on Sunday were George Bennett of Front Royals Roger Hawkins of Warrenton and Mrs. Judy Deal, Jamie and Jonathan. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz joined Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack, Eric and Jason in Centreville and attended the Bell Ringing Program at the Methodist Church. In celebration of Bobby Jolene Brown’s 12th birthday, her parents, Bobby and Sarah Brown gave her a surprise sleep-over birthday party. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Her guest were Melanie Torrance of Amissville, Ashleigh Brown of Chester Gap, Nikki Calisto and Victoria Hudson of Huntly and Jessica Estes. Additional dinner guests on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vest, Ms. Bonnie Cave and Daniel of Huntly, Ms. Ginger Estes and Rusty Smoot. Sunday afternoon Mrs. Sarah Brown, Amanda Brown, Bobbie Jo Brown, Lucy Burnham, Jessica Estes and Margo Haynes shopped in Winchester. Wednesday visitors of Mrs. Alice Butler were Bill and Anita Rapp of Emmitsburg, Md. and Mrs. Alice King. Friday visitors of Mrs. Alice Butler were Pat Schilling, Maud Nier, Doris Ruggera, and Joan Gilkerson all of McLean. They enjoyed lunch at Mrs. Coxes Tavern. Mrs. Alice Butler hosted a birthday dinner for her son Phil Butler of McLean on Saturday. Those attending were Miss Alicia Butler of Vienna, Charlie Butler of Woodville, Chris Beck of Flint Hill, Jeff and Jean Butler. Michael Berta and Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Call me when you have news for this column. Have a good week! Officers elected The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad recently held its annual election and the following officers were elected to office for one year. Administrative Offices: President Francis (Buck) Payne, Vice President Opie Crawford, Secretary Stacey Alther, Treasurer Donna Foster, Chaplain Carl Menefee, Medical Director Dr. John Evans. Board of Directors: Francis Pavne, Opie Crawford, Stacey Alther, Donna Foster, Geraldine Payne, Carl Menefee. Operational Offices: Captain Geraldine Payne, Lieutenant Matthew Payne, First Sergeant Carl Menefee, Sergeant Steve Soaper. Marriage licenses issued The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Edward Wayne Corbin, Sperryville and Frances Elizabeth Settle, Flint Hill. William C. Lindquist, Amissville and Connie Irene Johnson, Desert Hot Springs, Calif. Billy Joseph Wilson, Washington and Janet Davis Rosenberger, Washington. Kent Allen Diehl, Bismarck., N.D. and Kathleen Rebecca Kearney, Bismarck, N.D. t

Flint Hill activities Barbara Mandell of Portsmouth returned to her home on Monday after spending a week and a half with Betty Klise and Linnie Cummings. Ann and Harlen Jones left for their home in Frostproof, Fla. on Monday after a visit with her mother, Mrs. Alice Brady and other relatives in the area. Others visiting in the Brady home during the weekend were Charles and Ellen Brady of Warrenton, Dick and Linda Brady of Oakton and Babara Willard of Amissville. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Cathy Cieslak and family of Ruther Glen visited her parents, Ernie and Thelma Crane on Sunday. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has service on second and fourth Sunday with the Rev. John P. Oliver, Jr. of Front Royal; and Robert O. Goff is speaker on the fifth Sunday. Services begin each Sunday at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. Visiting the Aubrey Lillards on Tuesday was Barbara Gentry. Johnsons return home Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson returned home on Sunday after attending the 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bowdle and also visiting with Billy Johnson in the Florida Keys. f By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Richard and Rena Burke and Misty Hitt attended the Robert Keyser family reunion held at their home place on Red Oak Mountain on Saturday. Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper visited with her mother Mrs. Audra Crawford on Sunday. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Mr. and Mrs Die Burke attended a reunion of the Milton and Lizzie Norman family held at the Rappahannock Recreational Park. Camp days scheduled BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The CulpeperShenandoah-Rappahannock 4H Camp will be held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center near Front Royal the week of Aug. 9-13. We are taking registration now, so come by or call the Extension office at 675-3619 to receive a registration form. The cost of camp is $125 if paid by June 1 and $130 after June 1. Youth ages nine through 14 years (as of 9-30-98) can go to camp. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodations to participate in this activity, please notify the Rappahannock County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at 675-3619 during ■business hours of 8 a.m. and 4:80 p.m., Monddy through Friday, by July 1. Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the FLINT HILL: 5.50 fenced acres, mostly open, w/nice pond. Good neighbors & great views! A two-story home with 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, living room w/FP, large family room, w/finished basement. Small barn & outbuilding. Perfect for horses. Asking $185,000. 66.5 OPEN & wooded acres w/long frontage on the Covington River. Awesome views on that breathtaking back forty. Improved w/a 1920s Farmhouse w/a lot of charm. By appointment only with agent. $315,000. 14.888 OPEN ACRES near Flint Hill w/long road frontage. A great buy in a sought-after location. Hurry if you want to do some farming this year! Grand neighbors! $87,500. Rappahannock Really Rt. 522, Flint Hill 22627 540-675-3414 ^ ■B ^ Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Bertie Menefee Pullen to James P. Donehey, 78.9921 acres, Wakefield District. $250,000. Jelks H. Cabaniss Jr. and wife to Kathleen Burney, 59.7260 acres, Piedmont District. $115,000. Ronald Scott Parson to Susan Kirstein Bennett, 8.3946 acres, Hampton District. $45,000. John B. Lyster to Hartz Construction Company Inc. 2.2500 acres. $36,000. William C. Gibbs and wife to Stephen D. Dodson and Ultimate horse farm on 29 acres between Washington and Flint Hill, VA. Surrounded by stone fencing and cross fenced with three board. Riding/training ring, seven stall stable, bank bam, numerous outbuildings, including 2 story garage for horse trailer and truck. Home is deck house, open floor plan with all the upgrades. Possible owner financing at $439,000. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. B Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 Next Deadline May, 23 ANTIQUES ~{ntujuu£e&' D U C II E S S E | Open Fri., Sal., & Mon., 10 a.m. to S p.m. Sunday 12 to 5 15.3 milfs from Warrenton cm # 211 703-937-5786IS) 703-937-4675(H) BUILDERS Smitl; Drywalling Specializing in quality custom homes and additions All of your drywall needs' 540-907-9000 or M7-«Sf 3 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 (Irangc Kd ( uipeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The 'One-Slop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Covewgs • Wndo* Treatment* WaUpaper • Stap Coders & Upholstery R—fdfitiai A Commercial Rt. 211 AmiMvillt.VA 937-5500 CERTIFIED ||g PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining Old "ptuicOMed Service Fully Insured 16 ^MU Etfttrucuet Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KKEYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 IbROWN’S excavating I 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 I (540) 635-7273 s5Sff »> '’'“"S*1"9 Service Truck Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN CONSTRUCTION BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937*3039 VA Class A Building. Plumbing Electrical EXCAVATING Specialized Backhoe Service Landscaping, Grading & Trenching (540) 675-3901 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Prhmcy Fencing Avtlltbh Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2668 Financial/ Business Customized Business Services • Accounting • Bookkeeping • Financial Reports • Money Management • Quickbooks 540-987-8248 Lawn Care Chapman Lawn Service For all your mowing and mulching needs Residential ft Commercial Call for your Free Estimate today (540) 635 8082 MASONRY KENT’S STONE MASONRY All Types Free Estimates (540) 778-1573 Kent Jenkins MEDICAL SERVICES MAMSI Mid Atlantic Medical Services, Inc Rich Weller Account Executive 540/678-4030 609 Cedar Creak Grade. #D2 • Winchester, VA. 22061 1-800/297-9235 Fa*: 540/678-4037 M.llll'A ^ A&tK/ •****» Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (S40) 547*3452 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryvitle, VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PUXEVS Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified Complete Line Water Soft Conditioners Free Estimates an Sett iliirlc 540-875-3249 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Montoy-Satunlay t i.m. to 9 pjn.. Sunday t tm to 3 pjn. 675-1066 Take out Available SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY Care Reliable Lawn V mPluS Care I • • • I Mowing Trimming Rototllllng Planting Weeding Feeding Relublf Lawn Ore Plu« Cull Today! 540-<>2^4S48 j SMALL ENGINE Jenkins Small Engine Repair No Job Too Big or Too Small New and Used Parte Available Johnny Jenkins 540-987-8173 STORAGE SPERKYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe llandy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRYY1ELE, VA South Wales Business O Mini Storage Intersection of Rt. 211 and 229 All Sixes Available (540) 341-7000 TAX PREPARATION tax a PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937«754lg| H & R BLOCK" 309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-8700 159 Moffett Avenue Warrenton.VA 20189 (540) 347-7517 TELEVISION GREYST0NE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite System* Radio Stuck Dealer. Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool 4 Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison (540) 948-2200 W00DST0VES The largest selection In VA. Sierra. Jotul, Watertord. Hearthstones Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-6777 wife, 6.246 acres, Stonewall District. $41,000. Alfredo Pestana and wife to Waters Craftsmen Inc., 37.8582 acres, Wakefield District. $160,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987 8088/office BRICK, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 4.3 acres with stream and board fencing. Attached garage, kitchen/dining area with fireplace, full basement, large deck, 24x36 outbuilding. $185,000. BOSTON AREA - 3.2 acre open and wooded lot on deeded right of way. $22,000 RECENTLY RENOVATED Farmhouse. 2 BRs, 2 BAs, deck, 25 open acres w/bam & lots of board fencing. $190,000. By appointment only. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 IF Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 Internet Address: http://Jefferson-land. com Farms • Land • Residential • Commercial M.S. Just Listed!! Bnck cottage in ^yna. Sited on 2+/- acres within walking distance to Graves Mouitam Lodge Home in guod condititn w/several outbuildings &. small orchard $94300. Call Bill. Etbn Farmhouse!! - 4 BR, 3 .5 BA Farmhouse on 9.6+/acies. Walk-in ck»sets, breakfast bar, tilt-in windows, hardwood floors, full unfinished walk-out basement, laundry room Si deck. Super views of National Park. $225,000. Call Bill. Just Reduced!! 10+/- acres bordering Wildlife Management area. Wooded, stream, long frontage, perc. Reduced to $39,900. Call Bill. (OLREA) A Home With History!! Once a church, this home was dismantled, relocated, 6i reassembled. 3 BR, 2 BA living space upstairs, workshop, office & showroom downstairs. Many unique features; a must see!! $159,500. Call Bill. ’’Garth Run Farm" 4 BR, 3.5 BA Coknial on 43+/- acres in Wolftowa 2 FPs, parkr, red oak floors, double-hei^t foyer, elegant dtmng room, gourmet kitchen & more! $520,000. Call Bill. Rappahannock County Designed for Entertaining!! Log/hme counny home sited on a beautifully manageable landscaped acre w/4 BRs, 3 BAs, uversad decks & halcomes to enjoy rmuntam views. Located between Rappahannock & Old LVimnun Hunts. Perfect Hunt-box! Within minutes to the "Inn at Little Washington". $285,000. Call Bill Covington River Frontage - 9.6+/- wooded acres w/stream & road frontage. $49,900. Call Lisa. Serenity & Tranquility!! 18+/- wooded acres w/road frontage & spring. REDUCED to $69,900 Call Lisa. CujpgggrCg. "Seven Springs Farm" 482+/- gently rolling, mostly open acres. Several streams & potential building sites. $1,014,500. Or 166+/-acres@$365K, 152+/-acres© $360K, 87+/- acres @ $220K, 78+/- acres © $180K. 1 SOLD - 18th century home in town. Log and frame construction. $245,000 SOLD - A blend of old and new. 3 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms. $239,000 SOLD - 9 acres with views and pool. Landscaping for privacy. $177,500 UNDER CONTRACT -13 acres with 2 bedroom summer cottage. Pond and stream. $115,000 UNDER CONTRACT - 2 story frame home on 29 acres and trout stream. $280,000 UNDER CONTRACT - Very accessible brick home on 2.9 acres. $149,500 UNDER CONTRACT - 25 acres of rolling pastures and old empty Farmhouse. $130,000 SELLINQ YOURS? Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 Virginia . | / 111- ('Minin' Prn|>ril\ fV<i|ili"Bring Your Children To The Country" Washington. VA. near Rappahannock Elementary School. Easy commute to Northern Virginia. Large Dutch Colonial, 4 BRs, 4 BAs, formal dining room Si living room, family room with patio off kitchen, large laundry room, entertainment area in basement, 2 car garage, 2 bay shed, fenced & on 2 acres. "Owner financing availableMLS#RP2362380 $245,000 Washington, VA - New Listing 3 BRs, 2 BAs, living room, kitchen, family room, front &. rear porch, plus a 1 BR, 1 BA Si kitchen apartment. All this on 3 acres with 2 sheds &. a barn. Wet weather stream, bring your horse. MLS#RP2448028 $145,000 Front Royal - Townhouse 3 BRs, 1.5 BAs, living room & kitchen, near hospital. MLS*WR2441594 $43,900 Call Skippy Giles, GR1 of Sam Snead Realty 0: 540-635-9808 or 1-800-292-3548 H: 540-675-3637 "Please ask for Skippy" cgiles@realtor.com "Whatever your needs, call me." Thanks! In its past life this handsome country gothic church served as an Episcopal church. For a decade since it has benefited the community as a gift shop and part-time residence (small apartment has been appended). It is now offered for sale - building only, $149,500. Contents and inventory may also be purchased separately. This spring-fed 2 acre pond with stationary and floating docks is surrounded by rolling land, bold streams and is a balanced mixture of open fields and hardwood forest. There is a variety of fruit trees and a grove of black walnut trees also on the property. All complimented by a solid 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with stone fireplace and a free-standing 2 car garage. $325,000. Real Estate III IB ___ RtALTOrt* 675-1373 Rick Kohler 937-6146 Mltzl* Young 675-3555

Times Community Newspapers 73 rd Running, Great Meadow

■ ■mtfiy.ttn&l. Times-Democrat Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome LOOKING FORWARD: Four-time Mercedes-Benz Virginia Gold Cup winner Saluter seeks a fifth victory to retire the trophy. Inside Introduction to the Cup classic ..3 U.S. ’chasing springs from U K. roots ...4 It could’ve happened - real-time view of the first ’chase ... .4 Nominations to Cup are an exciting group.5 Official artist draws from experience . ... .9 Fauquier resident discount available...10 Not the only game in town? Derby has local connections .. .11 World Timber Championship title up for grabs.14 NationsBank Cup follows varied course.15 Honoring the horses photo essay .. .16 Middleburg Broadcasting Network to carry the 'chase.17 Pony racing tradition continues at Great Meadow.17. Racing in living color photo essay.18 Minute by minute schedule of race day activities.. .20 A parting shot - racing in literature remembered .........23 (Times NORTH! AN VIRGINIA Publisher: Arthur W. Arundel Editor: Betsy Branscome Art Director: Dana Thompson Production: Barbara Norris, John Bretschneider Call: (540) 347-4222 E-mail: bbranscome@ timespapers.com Write: Fauquier TimesDemocrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 20188 Issue Date: April 29, 1998 The Oasis Brut, “Rated Top Ten Champagnes & Sparkling Wines in the World. ” — Wine Enthusiast THE OASIS WIHERY Hume, Virginia Tours & Tastings Year-Round Daily Gourmet Food • Gift Shop • Cigar Patio Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners • Private Parties • Corporate Retreats • Family Reunions “Live Music on the Weekends” 1-800-304-7656 www.oasiswine.com America Online, keyword: Oasis Wine

73rd running could be ‘goodbye, Gold Cup’ DK DMol OKAXN crtJUMJi Times Community Newspapers Staff Writer . The noise penetrates the very soul: a jackhammer thud of hooves reverberating on grassy turf beats out a rhythm of timeless sport. Steeplechasing takes horse racing back to its roots, back to the countryside from whence the question as to “whose horse is faster?” initially arose. Those who have had the great fortune to sit on the back of a talented jumper know exactly the extent of liberation brought forth, and those who’ve only watched a steeplechase can’t help but be caught up in the sheer athleticism of horse and rider as they sweep past. No mere trifle of sport this; modern steeplechasing is a testing challenge, pushing courage and ability and physical endurance to the highest limits for human and equine competitor. The top reaches of American steeplechasing include the “classic” events: for hurdlers, the $250,000 Breeders’ Cup stakes attracts attention mostly because of the money, while the Iroquois Steeplechase carries prestige and nearly 100 years of history along with its $100,000 purse. In timber racing, too, some races are oft-noted due to their purse structure while others ride a wave of name recognition due to their timeless challenge. The four-mile Virginia Gold Cup timber classic is one such event. Aging gracefully as a grande dame of the sport, the Cup will be contested for the 73rd time on May 2. First run in 1922, by the calendar, the Gold Cup should be 76 years old this term, but three years during World War II were blacked out, thus last year was the Gold Cup’s 75th year, and 2000 will be its 75th running. The 1998 renewal is the 76th year, 73rd running. The 1922 Gold Cup was held at Oakwood near Warrenton. After just two years at that course, the races ' moved to Broadview, staying there (except from 1929 to 1934 when racing went to Clovercroft on the Springs Road) until 1984. When Warrenton development threatened the vast Broadview course, race organizers worried that a suitable international venue might not be found upon which to compete over a classic course at a Times-Democrat Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome NOT OFTEN SEEN: In the early running of last’s year’s race, Brankman found himself in front of Saluter, center, for a short time. classic distance for the venerable Cup. Great Meadow in The Plains was created to serve just that purpose. Built from a former crayfish swampland off of U.S. 17 at Old Tavern, Great Meadow stamped itself immediately as a worthy and permanent home to the Virginia Gold Cup. This year marks the 13th time the timber challenge has been contested at Great Meadow. During those 13 years, seven National Steeplechase Association annual timber champions have worn the Gold Cup mantle during their championship years — Prince Saran, Sugar Bee, Ozymandias, Von Csadek, Call Louis, Joe’s OK and, of course, four-time winner Saluter. Winning the Gold Cup has played a large role in crowning the nation’s champ, time and time again. Boosting the view that the Gold Cup is one of America’s most prestigious races is the second annual World Timber Championship tying the Cup to England’s Marlborough Cup in a two-race title challenge. A horse winning both classic jumping events in a single year (just like Virginia-bred Saluter did last year in the WTC’s inauguration) captures a bonus prize of $100,000. Add that to the winner’s take of $20,000 from the Virginia Gold Cup and about $10,000 from the Marlborough Cup, and a modem timber horse can pay the bills. In a complete study of this year’s Virginia Gold Cup and all its details and implications in the world view of steeplechasing, this guide serves many purposes. For the novice racegoer, reading these pages give an insider’s look at some of the players to watch for; the nominee story starting on page 5 takes apart each of. the early entries (they close after press time) and studies the credentials of each. Though pari-mutuel wagering is still in the future for Fauquier’s steeplechasing circuit, friendly railside wagers can be profitable armed with foreknowledge. A detailed sketch of the history of the ‘chase begins on page 4; along with it, a whimsical “could’ve happened” birds’ eye view of the first recorded steeplechase gives a true feeling for the roots of the sport. The Gold Cup may be the only game in town on May’s first Saturday in Virginia, but many speed purists look to Louisville, Ky., for inspiration from the Kentucky Derby. Award-winning thoroughbred owner and breeder George Rowand takes a hard look at this year’s Derby field. Photo essays, a “back when" column from the Cup’s early days, a complete raceday schedule and mind-broadening “did you know?” pieces round out this special section. Read on, ride on, and try to remember the wise horseman’s best advice: keep yourself in the best company possible, your horses in the worst. Did You Know, On April 3, 1922, eight sportsmen met at the Fauquier Club in Warrenton and decided to organize a four-mile race over the nearby countryside. The May 7 race resulted in victory for Katherine Hitt’s horse Irish Laddie, ridden by Arthur White.

TRADITIONAL: English steeplechase fences, though of brush, are solid jumps. Times-Democrat Staff Photos/Betsy Branscome AMERICA S ANSWER: Horses jump timber fences similarly — carefully up and over. Tradition of sport traces to England By Betsy Branscome Times Community Newspapers StaiT Writer Centuries old, steeplechasing is a blending of sporting traditions., * * **1 Though thaJIrst flforded “steep|ecttjgp’> ^ took place in Ym2 IrelanalSee sidebfUi^stpty, this page], tfyp .rBritish themselves seem to have imported the : sport of horse racing from the conquering Romans in the first century, A.D. Near Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain, ancient traces of a Roman race course still exist. The Saxons, who succeeded the Romans, continued the practice of training the horse for sport and military use. , The three-mile course at Bedford in England in 1810 marks the first time a racetrack was built purposefully for jump racing. There were eight fences, each 4 feet, 6 inches high. Because horses competing had to be qualified hunters and not regulation “racehorses,” this event is not widely considered the first organized steeplechase meeting. That nod goes to the 1830 St. Albans Steeplechase, a course over four miles cross country whose exact course was kept secret until the starting time. In 1832, the Shamrock Challenge was held in County Meath, Ireland, Ireland’s first organized, formal steeplechase. Back in England, the world’s most famous racing challenge was taking form. . Liverpool had been a center for flat racing since 1576, and in 1836, the first ! steeplechase was run on a new course at Aintree. Of the 10 starters, the “fearless” Capt. Becher won on The Duke. In 1839, the grand steeplechase was held again, and a group of aristocrats took over its management. They added a sweepstakes prize and dubbed the race the “Grand Liverpool Steeplechase.” 11 was the second running of the race which immortalized its first winner. When Capt. Becher’s horse Conrad fell at a hedge with a ditch drop on the first round, Becher remounted and continued. On the second circuit, Conrad fell at the same fence again, this time crashing through the rails in front of the fence and diving into the ditch. This time, Becher crawled deep into the ditch and crouched there as the rest of the field leapt the fence. He was overheard to remark: “Lord, how unpleasant cold water is when Sm CHASE, Page 14 It could’ve happened.... Personal account of first ’chase COUNTY CORK, IRELAND, circa 1752 — My feet are a few stages past cold. My nose, I think, is numb, if it is still attached to my face. The only thing warming me is the steam rising from my tired horse’s body. The huntsman’s horn pierces the clammy Irish mist, “Gone Away.” Our sport is done for the day. It’s been a fine day, really. I’ve ridden alongside my dear friend Eddie ... ahem ... Sir Edmund Blake, for the better part of four hours and witnessed the Emerald Isle in all her glory on the chase — green velvet underfoot, a low soft ceiling and pink coats for decoration. Yes, it has been a fine day. Eddie pulls his flask from this coat pocket, flips the muted silver lid, pours the warmth down his throat and gestures for me to do the same. My fingers are too cold to hold the reins, much less an heirloom flask belonging to Sir Edmund himself. I decline, but tip my hat to the gesture. Contentedly, we ride back towards our farms, just o’er the way from the church at St. Buttevant. It’s getting dark and we’re both thinking about roast lamb and potatoes. Eddie pierces the silence. “Mr. O’Callaghan, my dear old friend, would you like to wager?” I don’t like to wager, not with confession coming on the ‘morrow, but in the name of sport, I nod acceptance. “What are we wagerin’ on, Eddie?” I ask, mystified. Eddie heartily responds, “I bet you two shillings that my mare can outrun that nag you’re on!” Laughter follows, but I’m insulted and cold, and welcome the chance to gallop home instead of walk, as the See STORY, Page 14 Notre Dame Academy... 3 Decades of Qreat Students! cademics are a priority at Notre Dame Academy. With a 10:1 Student-Teacher ratio, a median class size of 14, Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Classes, Notre ['lame Academy prepares students for a successful transition into college. AC NOTRE DAME ACADEMY mil Notre Dame Lane, MiJdleburg, VA 20177 Fur additional information call (540) 687-5581

Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION: Virginia-bred and -owned Saluter, left, shipped to England last year to win the inaugural World Timber title. He is currently on track to try for the double win in ’98. | Call 347-4222 to list an item in the I Horse Sports Calendar. THE HORSE FEED OF THE FUTURE! For years, Purina research has prided itself in T formulating rations for high performance horses, f breeding stock, foals, yearlings and senior horses. i But Purina's new horse feed of the future has been formulated for the horse owner as much as the horse. It's new Equine Adult, a 100% complete feed with roughage that was developed by Purina research to provide optimum nutrition for pleasure , horses in their middle years. It provides a total nutritional package, composed of high quality protein, j energy, vitamins, minerals,and fiber all-in-one. Purina Equine Adult also is fortified with Animax, j a milk based pellet that adds palatability and extra ; fortification. Adult also includes high levels of folic j acid, biotin and Vitamin E for those horses that have additional vitamin needs. Available at your local Purina Dealer.... v MID-COUNTY FARM SUPPLY 606 Falmouth St. Warrenton, VA 20188 Call for delivery (540) 347-1742 or (800) 282-3087 - Is Gold Cup trophy at risk? Yes, indeed Saluter is nominated to try for a fifth victory that would retire the prize By Betsy Branscome Times Community Newspapers Staff Writer Pari-mutuel betting is not legal in Fauquier County. Good thing, too. If it was, this year’s Virginia Gold Cup would be odds-on to create the dreaded “negative pool” effect that a track faces when bets on a heavy favorite exceed the track’s ability to pay them off. The 73rd running of the $40,000 Mercedes Benz Virginia Gold Cup will feature a favorite so strong that track management is steeling itself this week to wave goodbye to the Gold Cup. Ann Stern’s Saluter knows his way around the four-mile course. In addition to winning the past four runnings of the spring timber classic, Saluter has also raced in three runnings of the International Gold Cup (set at three-and-a half miles over the same Great Meadow course) — placing fifth in 1994, second in 1995 and fifth last year. With a total of 26.5 miles logged at The Plains, Saluter should know his way around. Trainer-rider Jack Fisher, too, is a bonus to the horse’s chances to win a fifth Gold Cup and retire the stunning trophy. Adding to his seven trips around the course aboard Saluter, the Maryland horseman won the 1989 Virginia and International Gold Cups, was second in the Virginia cup in 1990 and 1991, third in the 1992 International, and raced many maiden and conditioned timber races on the championship course. By the sheer number of miles the pair has completed at Great Meadow, See GOLD CUP, Page 8 -VewtSle as$4 Manageable Oreau* yctm &fib Gcmi«i* Patti,.- - ^ Sidewalk gs 'PeMi& l®h oust dut-abi*, * jniiijiifSTij!if'ft'riiny frihii i m jn)i>n ; tmaBeJfRpSta;:* fell*1 ‘ -*■ 9905 Godwfcf Drl Manassas* VA 20 703-368-3378 800*572-4060 ~W % ? • * ^ v«4jw«*Meets tor ftasktetilicfi projects 'tencjoss or smaii. jtaSotimng t« sttbar ehsnt&vti&ot c*j*H

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Gold Cup Frpm Page 8 Saluter and Fisher will be favored by many on Saturday. As far as the 9-year-old gelding’s current form, the son of the late Salutely powered to win his sole 1998 start at last weekend’s Middleburg Spring Races. He looked fit and strong, much happier than in his two starts last fall. After winning the ‘97 Gold Cup, Saluter shipped to England to win the Marlborough Cup and secure the World Timber Championship. He took the summer off to freshen up, but his two starts last fall were disappointing. He finished seventh of seven at Virginia Fall, and fifth of seven in the International Gold Cup. His ‘98 debut was put off twice due to hoof problems. But Fisher had his farrier apply a pad to cushion the abscess that’s plagued him, and it proved a winning cure. Saluter was back to his true form in the April 18 Middleburg Hunt Cup, scoring easily while kept well on the outside to “stay out of trouble,” according to Fisher. The entry process into the Gold Cup is two-fold: horsemen could nominate to the race for a fee of $50 on April 20. Eleven horses were nominated on that date. Nominees could then enter the race for an additional $50 on April 27. See GOLD CUP, Page 22 Times-Democrat Start Photo/Betsy Branscome RELIEVED ITS OVER: Flood Relief won last year’s Eustis Cup over timber, but the four miles took a lot out of him. Times-Democrat Staff Photo/Bgtsy Branscomo TWO FOR ONE: Front runner Brankman is nominated, as is Saluter, here shown at far left Montgomery Shade & Awning Award winning awnings, blinds, shades and shutters of every available type! M1DDLEBURG TACK , EXCHANGE P.O. BOX 190 * 103 W. FEDERAL ST. I M1DDLEBURG, VA 20118 I New and Used Jv^’V Quality Consignments Saddles and wy\ Hard to Find Items BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Consignments Accepted via UPS (540) 687-6608 Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Live Entertainment Smokin' in Bed 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Dinner Special Crab Leg Dinner $9.95 573 Frost Avenue Warrcnton,VA 540-347-5757 Stall cleaning is a breeze with a Millcreek Spreader i alee a new Millcreek Model 35 spreader right to the stall, load It and spread! Say "good-bye" forever to back-breaking manure handling and smelly, flybreeding piles. Our new Model 35 Millcreek Compact Spreader holds 1/3 more than our small moaei 10 mane stall cleaning even faster easier. Your garden is all the power you need. Spreads manure in fields in minutes to help enrich soil. Sturdy steel construction,1 no-rust floor guaranteed for 20 years. No other compact spreader compares. Yhur choice of eight fito Thousands of happy Millcreek owners love the convenience. So will you. ■!** Satisfaction guaranteed. Bud-A-Haod, PA 17505 mm brochure t’000-311-132$,

Yes WAy!... We're qoiNq to 44 DisNEy WorWI < i imes-uemocrai bian Knoto/betsy branscome FINE ART: Nancy Prevo created this year’s official Virginia Gold Cup art from photos she took at the 1997 race meeting. Prevo draws from world’s experience By Betsy Branscome Times Community Newspapers Staff Writer Nancy Prevo considers the world her canvas. Disregarding the fact that her only prior knowledge of steeplechasing was watching Liz Taylor as “National Velvet” nearly three decades ago, she created a whimsical “genre painting” overview for the 1998 official Virginia Gold Cup. , “I enjoyed painting the Virginia Gold Cup because it took me back to my years of riding at the Wilton Riding Club in Connecticut,” Prevo said from her Tuscon, Ariz., home. Great Meadow founder Arthur Arundel first saw Prevo’s landscape works on display at the Granary Gallery in Martha’s Vineyard. Soon after, he. contacted her and invited her to the 1997 Gold Cup. “I am what you’d call an ‘inspirational painter,’ “ Prevo said. “I love color and action. When I came to last year’s Gold Cup, I took 18 rolls of film and worked from photos to create the painting.” Prevo works in many mediums, she said; the official Gold Cup painting is acrylic on canvas. Her art career began well before adolescence when a teacher at her grammar school sent her off to the High School of Music and Art in New York City. She then attended New York’s American School of Design. After school, Prevo worked for an ad agency, then met Dr. Seuss artist Eric Gurney. They fell in love and moved from New York to the Ariz ina desert 20 years ago. Gurney died in 1992, but Prevo remains at their “adobe” home surrounded by 13 acres of “the most beautiful desert southwest.” Prevo’s works hang in the Granary as well as in La Buhardilla in Tucson. She will travel to France this summer with a painting group. They will stay at La Rochelle on the west coast and paint landscapes. “It will be my fourth trip to France,” Prevo said. “It is an inspiring countryside.” r 1 Did You Know... The finishing time of most steeplechases equals about two minutes per mile. Shorter hurdle races are often completed faster, with their soft obstacles designed to be ‘brushed through’ rather than jumped cleanly over, like timber races. Since the Gold Cup has been run at Great Meadow, times for the four-mile Virginia Gold Cup have ranged from 8:49 1/5 (Sugar Bee in 1986) down to the stakes record time of 8:27 set by Saluter in his second victory in1995. Times faster '■ than 8 minutes in a fourmile race would suggest that the course is not quite exactly four miles *ong.

Fauquier residents get a bargain In recognition of the role Fauquier residents have played since 1922 in creating and supporting the Virginia Gold Cup for charitable community benefit, a special 30 percent discount car pass will be offered to Fauquier County residents for the May 2 event. The Fauquier resident car pass, discount priced at $40, admits one vehicle and up to six people into the general subscriber area. The pass must be purchased in person with evidence of Fauquier residence at the Virginia Gold Cup Association office at 90 Main Street in Warrenton. No tickets of any kind are sold at the gate on race day. Since the now annual sellout Gold Cup moved from Broadview in Warrenton to its Great Meadow race course near The Plains in 1985, it has operated to benefit-free yearround use of Great Meadow by Fauquier Youth League Soccer and other nonprofit Fauquier community activities. Did You Know... Only five horses have won both the Virginia Gold Cup and Maryland Hunt Cup. Of those - Billy Barton, Lancrel, Tong, Sugar Bee and Von Csadek, only one won it in the same year. Billy Barton was anathema in his day, winning both four-mile marathons on 1926. SENTRY v Wj Realty, Inc. ” **** **** Our Year B. G. Sowder, CRB, Broker Realtor, GRI Home Sitea/Farmt* Member VA, MI), DEL Thoroughbred Breeder'**, Abhoc. • Commercial • Industrial Serving: Fauquier •Culfteper • Prince William • Stafford 54 E. Ie<* St., Warrenton, VA 20188 (540) 347-7726 VA & Metro: (800) 548-7726 Great Selection Of Gold Cup Wines and Tailgate Essentials • Blue Stilton Wedges fir Cotswold Dill Cheese • Assortment of Crackers • Pat£s 8c Spreads • Smoked Salmon ft Caviar • Cigars, Champagnes 8C Ports • Fresh Breads Friday Evening ft Saturday s*^> Morning 389 W. Shirley Ave. Warren ton. Va 349-4443 Hours: M-S 11:00-8:00 S 12:00-5:00 • Boarding • Training • Showing • Sales "The care your horse deserves" Dinah K. Henshaw (540) 341-1013 Mitchell1 Auctioneer Purveyor of Fine Horse Flesh Buy • Sell • Trade Most Anything Custom Gun Leather Carriage Works Free Estimates and Opinions , m 364-4877 ^|Fuoj Builders Post Frame Construction Horse Barns, Builders Tt'ontructors _ . - ATCnOS, Pus) Office Bos 237 • Purxellville, VA 20134 • $40-338-2306 Light Commercial Fuog/InterBuild, Inc. i 36' * 60' workshop/equipment storage building w/full 36' * 60' loft area For Additional Information Please Contact Us At: 540-338-2306 800-432-3864 Metro 703-689-1217 Fax: 540-338-3015 A 24‘ x 36' horse barn »/1uM 24 i 36 tort tfU Congratulations to ' Foxcroft School's Champion Riding Team 1997-98 Tri-State Equitation League Champions For more information about Foxcroft School and its Riding Program call: 1-800-858-2364 Email: admissions@foxcroft.org or visit our home page at: www.foxaoft.org EVERYONE CAN SHOP CO-OP 'We're Your One N Stop Horse & Tack Shop 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, liniments, 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 si savings & straw available for bedding. Complete selection of horse equipment including buckets teed tubs troughs, corrals, etc. We're also a dealer for the complete line of Farnam equipment. Behlen Horseman's Choice horse stalls. The famous Pacemaker Horse Feed Line specially formulated with the assistance of Kentucky Equine Research, Inc. Culpapar Farmara Co-op (540) 825-2200 Warrenton Farmara Co-op (540) 347-7100 Rappahannock Farmer* Co-op (640) 967-8555 Remington Farmers Co-op (540) 439-3254 Marmha* F*rm*r» Co-op (540) 364-1533 EVERYONE CAN SHOP CO-OP

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World championship attracts international interest Holland&Holland company takes a chance offering $100,000 bonus prize By Betsy Branscome Times Community Newspapers Staff Writer Holland&Holland executives are worried. The English agency will again sponsor the $100,000 World Timber Championship, rewarding the winner of the May 2 MercedesBenz Virginia Gold Cup with the bonus prize if that horse also wins the May 24 Marlborough Cup in England. Last year, Holland&Holland wasn’t worried about losing their cash. Now they are. In its very first offering, the crown was captured by Virginia-bred and -owned Saluter, who with trainerrider Jack Fisher aboard made the English timber horses look like beginners playing an all American game. Saluter won the title, the trophy, the $100,000 and international acclaim in a 15-day period. This year, his connections hope to complete the sting operation once again. The WTC was the brainchild of English steeplechase enthusiast Konrad Goess Saurau. When he visited the Maryland Hunt Cup in 1994, Saurau was fascinated with the unusual sport of “timber” racing, a jumping race division not part of the rich tradition of steeplechasing in Great Britain. Saurau met with Maryland horseman Irvin Naylor, and, later, Great Meadow founder Arthur Arundel to discuss plans of implementing a timber course in England. GREAT IDEA: Count Konrad Goess Saurau liked what he saw in American timber racing. Saurau held his first timber race in May, 1995. After another successful trial in 1996, Saurau and Arundel joined their two classic races for the basis of the WTC. Story From Page 4 pony club headmistress always taught us to do. , “All right, Mr. Blake, state the course, and you have a wager," I reply sourly, my blood rushing and focus sharpening through the dense fog. “There is no course. You see, my friend, that’s the challenge. It doesn’t matter how you get from point-to-point, it only matters who gets there first,” Eddie cheerfully responds. “Let’s go from here in the St. Buttevant churchyard, to,” here he looked around, “...to the steeple at St. Leger to the west.” Before he could draw another breath, I spur my old gelding in the sides and he responds (with bewilderment, I believe) by galloping headstrong toward “yon steeple.” I hear Eddie behind me swearing things that he’ll apologize for tomorrow at mass. The gist of his message was that I was a “dirty rat” and “stole the start.” So we race along head-totoe, over the first stone wall and the next hedge. At the corner of Ole Man Gallagher’s sheep field we turn sharply right and head toward the big open ditch (the one we never jump while chasing the fox, if given the choice.) Eddie lands in front, and gathering his reins he speeds away from us. My gelding is tired and I should swallow my pride and pull up, but I’m Irish. I had to keep going. Eddie is still within my sight when he looks over his shoulder to check my progress. I can make out a victorious smirk on that rosy face — that is, until his mare stumbles in the soft going and he topples off in a most unflattering heap. I pull up just long enough to see that he was in one piece and, once satisfied, ask my gelding to canter the final furlong to St. Leger, marked by the towering steeple. Eddie shortly joins me in front of the stately stone church. Out of breath, we slide down from our mounts and sit exhausted and exalted in the peat roadway. Our horses cool down quickly in the evening air. We loose the cinches and lead them home, emptying the rest of Eddie’s flask en route, though not much is left following his earlier “dismount.” Of all the grand days I’ve ever had foxhunting, this day when Sir Edmund Blake and I chased steeples has been by far the grandest. I wonder if anyone else will believe our tall tale, or remember the day in weeks to come? The preceding was a fictitious though historically and politically correct tale of the birth of the steeplechasing sport. Jennifer Burke is associate producer for ESPN’s Racing Across America The sport of steeplechasing was indeed “remembered” by many. Chase From Page 4 not mixed with brandy.” The jump, the most infamous obstacle in today’s Grand , National over the same course, has been known as Becher’s Brook ever since. American tradition The jump racing sport moved to the colonies with English settlers in the 18th and 19th centimes. The first real steeplechase in North America at Ontario, Canada, on May 9, 1843, but the first truly organized steeplechasing in conventional form took place at Paterson, N.J., over three miles and 27 jumps. Jerome Park in New York held a steeplechase sweepstakes in 1869, and jump racing remained on the program there regularly, with Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., adding jump racing in 1873. Timber racing was limited to America until just four years ago, when Konrad Goess Saurau attended the Maryland Hunt Cup and was intrigued by the sheer jumping ability required of America’s “timber toppers.” So impressed with the jumpers, Saurau started his very own timber race, England’s only, in 1995. Though not yet sanctioned by the British Jockey Club, timber is being studied and may soon “count” towards a horse’s record. The Holland&Holland World Timber Championship challenge trophy and a $100,000-added money bonus will be awarded to the horse winning both the MercedesBenz Virginia Gold Cup (along with the winner’s share of the $40,000 purse) and the Holland & Holland Marlborough Cup (with its purse of $30,000.) The Gold Cup is contested over a demanding four-mile course of 23 4-foot fences. The Marlborough race is run over three miles and 18 fences. The Marlborough course, located about an hour southwest of London in Wiltshire, is a long, gradual uphill climb from start to finish. No fence is jumped twice. The course includes two open ditches (with the ditch on the take-off side of the jump.) The Gold Cup, on the other hand, is run on the relatively flat course at Great Meadow on which most fences are jumped twice. The only fence different from the others on Great Meadow’s course is the water jump. Though wide, the running stream is located behind the fence, and horses r rarely even realize it is there. In addition to the first prize and the Marlborough Cup, Saurau will also award a special $2,500 bonus and a separate cup to the first qualified point-to-pointer ridden by an amateur jockey. “We wanted to give an edge to the hard core of ... hunting people,” Saurau said when asked of the origins of his ‘chase. “People who really know, are in tune with their horses.” Also new this year is the opportunity for more than one American runner to take part in the Marlborough Cup. Holland&Holland will sponsor air travel for three runners — as horses fly on palettes of three in a plane, three can fly as cheaply as one. The shipping allowances will be awarded to the winner of the Gold Cup and the two horses earning the most points in four U.S. races over the last eight months. 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Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome Maidstone Stables’ Wise One was a popular hurdle winner before he turned into a timber specialist during the past two years. Remember them well Several of Virginia’s bestloved racehorses suffered fatal falls during the past eight months of steeplechasing. A variety of reasons contributed to their injuries, but bad luck seems the single connecting factor in the unfortunate deaths. Circuit Bar fell last fall at St. James, Wise One fell hard at Strawberry Hill in April, Thunderstone broke down at Farmington-Keswick, S.S. Gold Crest broke down at Middleburg, Favor Ben and Delightful Marine were hurt in hunter paces, Sweet Score collapsed at Airlie, and Too Gold suffered an attack of colic. Photo by Julie Reardon Photo by Julie Reardon Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome Thunderstone jumps above, with S.S. Gold Crest shown below. Times Community Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome Hunter pace horses Favor Ben, above left, and Delightful Marine, above right, were favorites of their owners. Joan Strahler rode Favor Ben, while Joe Kincheloe won aboard Delightful Marine at Rappahannock’s pace. At left, multiple stakes winner Circuit Bar is led in after his Alfred Hunt cross-country race victory with owner-rider Greg Ryan. At right, foxhunters’ timber 1998 champion Too Gold leads at left with ownerrider Laurie McClary. Jumping beside her is Daniel Haney and his timber mare Sweet Score. Photo by Julie Reardon

Middleburg broadcast group to handle Cup Middleburg Broadcasting Network hit the airwaves in June 1995, producing and delivering radio programming on a regional level. The MBN has received many awards for its productions in competitive markets throughout the U.S. MBN’s weekly thoroughbred program TVackside, now in its 12th year, is hosted by local horsemen Carol Holden and Sam Huff. TVackside proclaims to be “The voice of thoroughbred racing.” The MBN developed k the TVackside Report, a three-minute segment airing Monday through Friday highlighting “what’s happening,” in the industry. Everyone involved with the MBN is also involved with horses, so it was only natural for them to develop a series of live steeplechasing broadcasts. This year, MBN will host six meets: the Strawberry Hill Races, the Virginia Gold Cup, the Middleburg Spring Races, the Morven Park Races, the Virginia Fall Races and the Fairfax Races. The MBN talent behind the mikes is a veteran team. Host Carol Holden has covered thoroughbred news across the nation and around the world with in-depth reporting a specialty. She is also a thoroughbred owner and breeder. President Sam Huff is an NFL Hall of Fame linebacker and regular color analyst for the Washington Redskins games. He is also co-founder and president of the West Virginia Breeders Classics. Glenn Petty is executive director of the MarylandVirginia Racing Circuit and a partner in Gilpin-Petty Bloodstock, as well as a freelance writer and two-time executive director of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association. Ready Snodgrass, is a steeplechase jockey who was among the first women to compete on the Virginia steeplechase circuit. Producer Vicky Ptetty is former director of the Virginia Gold Cup races. Championship steeplechase rac Times-Democrat Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome St-r-r-r-retch for it This runner at the 1993 Gold Cup clearly took off from a long spot, but with a little help from good riding by his jockey, and a little luck, he landed running. ■ - - ing airs Saturday, May 2 when the MBN will host the Virginia Gold Cup races. Tune into 94.3 FM in Warren ton, WINC AM1400 in Winchester and WAGE AM1200 in Leesburg: • 94.3FM — live metro traffic reports beginning at 11 a.m.; Virginia Gold Cup Race coverage beginning at 4 p.m. J • WAGE AM 1200 — Virginia Gold Cup coverage beginning at 4 p.m. • WINC AM 1400 — Virginia Gold Cup delayed broadcast at 8 p.m. For a complete schedule, call (540) 687-8000 or e-mail www.wvbcmbn@erols.com. Pony races open program The Virginia Gold Cup is now accepting entries for its pony races to run just before the seven-race steeplechase card at Great Meadow. A long Gold Cup tradition, pony racing gives young riders the chance to demonstrate their riding skills before large race crowds, an experience especially important for riders who may be planning to make race riding a career. Among those who have graduated from pony racing to become leaders in steeplechasing are Speedy Smithwick, ChuckLa wrence, Ricky Hendricks and Jill Waterman. Riders must wear racing silks or appropriate hunting attire and a hard hat with chin strap. Protective vests are highly recommended. The races are run at catch weights and riders cannot have reached their 18th birthday as of Jan. 1, 1998. Participants must have prior experience with a hunt or pony club and have written consent of their parents to compete. For information, call James Lawrence at (540) 364-2420. • • s Edit Jnand mputer F&y jpPenance) :t y: acle, SQL, C-^PlJNIX and more!) kills T ystems Supp Technology^ Server Programming l Computer ProgrammineJKOBOL, C/UNIX] • Network Administrated pH^A) • Network Engineerio^Ka Prepare For Ymk New Over 40 years tr*|pg compute Instructions combT • Curriculum designe • Career Services includi J|; ement (MCSEJ eer In Less Tha r ofessionals ^ well as "hands-on” practic skills required by employers ume writing, job search preparation* interciewing skills and professional networking neat pli «y3 rl r % J Financial assistance programs for those who qualify!

In living color Silks, saddles make for a bright day L m i—* ii' Wf Primal Bee, at left with David DeMichele, leads eventual Gold??, Cup winner Push and Pull, gray, in the 1992 Virginia Gold Cup. & Hurdle fields are usually well-filled at steeplechase meets. Though it appears on still camera film to be in slow motion, this fall by Matt McCarron at Strawberry Hill actually took only fractions of a second. His horse, Guethary, tried to jump too far Times-Democrat Staff Photos/Betsy Branscome A bird’s eye view of Great Meadow shows both the course and the crowd. ■urn ■ Tinm i wrTM Von Csadek seems to have forgotten something while running in the 1991 Cup. away from this, the final, fence. Pecking on landing, they found themselves overbalanced. McCarron tried to help Guethary recover, but lost his reins and gravity took over. Neither was hurt.

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Derby From Page 11 ago so easily that his jockey could have taken a nap the last 200 yards. Bob Baffert, Indian Charlie’s trainer, won last year’s Derby with Silver Charm and brings a second contender into this year’s fray: Real Quiet, second in the Santa Anita to his stablemate. Another with a lot of punch down the stretch, Real Quiet just might be the horse for the Downs, and is definitely a part of a dynamic duo either one of which could have the victor’s rose blanket draped across his sweaty shoulders after the race. You can’t throw out Favorite Trick, last year’s Horse of the Year when he won each of his eight starts. A winner this year in his first pop-out of the box, he was close to a very quick pace last time out in the Arkansas Derby and suffered the first defeat in his career. He should be better for the experience. Another that is fresh off a career-best race is Halory Hunter. Owned by Boston Celtic coach Rick Pitino and trained by Nick Zito, who has won two Derbys4MMlRade, Halory Hunter won the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland three weeks ago. A determined closer, he seems to be peak&ig at the right time and could be an important factor in the run to the wire. A horse with a good record and a legitimate excuse last time out is Artax, from the west. Artax was considered the best of the California colts until Indian Charlie trounced him in the r Santa Anita Derby. It was discovered after the race that his blood count was low, often an indication of illness. Nevertheless, he is a solid contender who is almost certain to be overlooked. He has wily veteran jockey Chris McCarron on his back,and McCarron doesn’t go to Louisville to drink the mint juleps. He goes because he thinks he can win. Some others who might have a chance for upsetting the top three or four are Parade Ground, who made a good late move to finish third in the Wood Memorial three weeks ago and Cape Town from D. Wayne Lukas’ barn, a stable that has had a Derby starter for 17 straight years and which won the Derby in ‘95 with Thunder Gulch and ‘96 with Grindstone. The field could include as many as 20 horses and should have at least 16. Racing luck plays a big part in the outcome, particularly for the come-from-behind horses. Often the winner of the Derby is the horse that is the best horse that day and who gets the most favorable trip. Uncertainty aside, the Kentucky Derby completes a great day of racing for the two adjoining commonwealths. The 120,00dwho attend the Derby couldn’t get into the Virginia Gold Cup anyway. It’s a good thing that they have something else to do. Post time for the Kentucky Derby is slated for 5:32 p.m. WJLA channel 7 will air the race, along with a pre-race show. The race will also be broadcast through the public address system at Great Meadow following the completion of the Virginia Gold Cup program. Get to the track on time Official race day schedule • 10 a.m. — Great Meadow gates open • 10:45 a.m. — Jack Russell Terrier races in the paddock • 11:15 a.m.— pony races • noon — Paul Mellon foxhunters’ chase • 12:30 p.m. — U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute in with flag • 1 p.m. — Opening ceremonies: Elizabeth Rice sings national anthem, military color guard presents, and U.S. Park Police mounted unit performs •1:30 p.m. — first race - conditioned claiming hurdle • 2:05 p.m. — second race - maiden timber • 2:40 p.m. — third race - maiden claiming hurdle • 3:15 p.m. — fourth race - NationsBank Cup open steeplechase • 3:50 p.m. — maiden hurdle 4:05 p.m. — special presentation to Mercedes-Benz Horseman of the Year • 4:30 p.m. — sixth race - Mercedes-Benz Virginia Gold Cup • 5:05 p.m. — seventh race - maiden claiming hurdle • 5:32 p.m. — post time of Kentucky Derby, broadcast liver over public address system • 7 p.m. — gates close 1 Stating your intentions The new ‘Virginia is for horse lovers' campaign was in full force at Morven Park’s horse trials in March. 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Gold Cup From Page 8 Horses not originally nominated could be supplemental entries — for an extra $100 — also on April 27. The nomination process gives horsemen a chance to take a “look-see” at the list of probable starters before entering to run. Though the complete list of entries was not available at press time, most or all of the 11 original nominees are expected to race on Saturday. Photo by Douglas Lees HIGH HOPES: Hopewell won last week’s My Lady’s Manor. Best of the rest The credentials of the other 10 horses nominated to the Gold Cup are solid, but on his true form, Saluter has proved impossible to beat in the spring. The horse best poised to give him competition is locally-owned, -trained and - ridden Hopewell. Owner Clarke Ohrstrom lives in The Plains, as does the horse (at Whitewood Farm under the care of trainer Richard Valentine), and so does regular rider Greg Ryan. His local connections notwithstanding, Hopewell has shown great class this spring with two wins from two starts: the open timber at the Orange County Hunt Point-to-Point and the $17,500 My Lady’s Manor in Maryland. On the strength of his Maryland victory, Hopewell may have qualified for a shipping allowance to travel to England’s Marlborough Cup. Though only the Virginia Gold Cup winner is eligible for a $100,000 Holland&Holland World Timber Championship bonus, any horse can ship and* go for a piece of the $30,000 Marlborough purse. Valentine said that Hopewell’s owner would like to race in England, and that if all goes well next Photo by Sarah Greenhalgh DOUBLE TROUBLE: Kathy Neilson’s Double Dater is regularly ridden by her boyfriend, professional jockey Michael Traurig. Times-Democrat Staff Photos/Betsy Branscome NERVOUS? Owner Henry Wood, left, and trainer Bruce Miller are ready for the Cup race. week, they plan to go. Another rival with solid qualifications is Brankman, and entry of Augustin Stables and owner George Strawbridge’s trainer-daughter Sanna Neilson. Second to Saluter in last week’s Middleburg Hunt Cup, the gray gelding was also second to him in last spring’s Gold Cup. Former champion jockey in New Zealand, Craig Thornton is Brankman’s regular rider. Strawbridge’8 other daughter Kathy Neilson has a good chance with her Double Dater. The gelding won last fall’s Gennessee Valley Hunt Cup in New York, thus earning points towards the shipping allowance to the Marlborough Cup. Michael Traurig regularly rides Double Dater. Other nominees include New York-based maiden Dragon Joe, April 18 timber winner in Maryland Floating Interest, 1997 Eustis Cup winner Flood Relief, 1993 International winner Jamaica Bay, ‘97 Virginia Hunt Cup winner Sprucapade, TVrendara — half-brother to Eclipse champion Lonesome Glory, and point-to-point runner Waukey. All starters will carry 165 pounds. Apprentice riders cannot claim their “bugs”, meaning they cannot take off their five- or 10-pound allowances. Times-Democrat Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome PLAIN BAY: Jamaica Bay has been anything but average in his career. Here he is shown winning the 1993 International Gold Cup. f hne m an atjnmjihere <jf country elrjjani c at the histone Wayside /nn Stnce /797 Enjoy such traditional favorites as out Peanut Soup, Spoonbread, Smothered Chicken, Shenandoah Trout and Homemade Fruit Cobblers. C elthrataxg turn hundred yam <fj Southern / losfMtukty 778} Mam Sc, Mnifletown, VA (MO) 1797 Mcmfert >4 Hmutk Kucrk .4 Atitrrka aSssr "2~ •nc». PBRRIS AUTOMOTIVE Specializing in Volvo Repair & Other Fine Imports Panlel Ferris - Owner * Volvo Master Technician Former Technical Training Instructor For Volvo Cars Of North America * ASE Certified Located between Warrenton and Gainesville off Rt. 29 ( New Baltirrtore Business Park) (540) 347-9800 All major credit cards accepted. Hoursi Mon. - Frl. 7-7; Sat. S - 2 ■HIM1 ini'"' BWirWilWHMH— —| stable with indoor arena, apartment, office. 118 feet, three tied room, three and-a-half bath Rambler with every amenity. Pond. 107 rolling acres, 40 in open, riding areas and arenas. One-half mile on the Rappahannock River. 30 minutes from Commonwealth Park. $895,000. Call for color broc hure. Virginia. 540-399-1328 or Fax 540-399-1628.

Times-Democrat Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome A parting glance... Racing hard to the very ‘end’ of their race, these runners at Great Meadow spread out across the homestretch to get into clear position to drive for the finish. At other points in a steeplechase, most riders try to stick to the inside of the course. See and drive The Next Generation of tractors The new 55-99 PTO-hp MF 4200 Series tractors have everything you need to be more productive in the next century: * Tremendous hydraulic capacity for larger implements. * Outstanding operator visibility and comfort. * Efficient, reliable Perkins diesel power. * Wide selection of models sod options. Stop in today and test drive the latest and best tractors from the world's best-selling tractor brand. MASSEY FERGUSON’ f SMITH * SONS EQUIPMENT COUP. 8745 James Madison Highway • Warrenton. VA ■Nggfl (540) 347*1991 » 800-248-3301_ _ fCall the Fauquier Times-Democrat local from Southern Fauquier and Stafford at 439-6375 The horse in verse — he lifts the reader ever higher One might compare the relation of the ego to the id with that between a rider and his horse. The horse provides the locomotor energy, and the rider has the prerogative of determining the goal and guiding the movements of his powerful mount towards it. But all too often in the relations between the ego and the id we find a picture of the less ideal situation in which the rider is obliged to guide his horse in the direction in which it itself wants to go. — Sigmund Freud (18561939) from “The Anatomy of the Mental Personality” in Lectures on Psychoanalysis (1932) *** A horse like her is hard to find And not to be treated as ordinary kind. She never fell, or threw man, woman or child, Yet she set the pace for every ride. She would jump what other horses refused, But none but a fool, horse or man, Would try when she turned aside. Shell be buried there on the west hillside Whole of body, with unmarked hide Not crowded or jammed in a ditch, But lain on her side in an ample grave, Neck extended, legs stretched for a final joyful run. — From Borysthenes and Katie, by Eugene McCarthy *** Oh! not all the pleasure that poets may praise, Not the wildering waltz in the ballroom’s blaze, Nor the chivalrous joust, nor the daring race. Nor the swift regatta, nor mery chas, Nor the sail high heaving waters o’re, Nor the rural dance on the moonlight shore, Can the wild and fearless joy exceed Of a fearless leap on a fiery steed. — by Sara J. Clarke *** What brightness and vivacity, what majesty and courage, what energy and terrible power, the look and countenance of the horse are capable of expresing! No wonder that it has always been a favorite subject for the brush of the sculptor, and deemed worthy by the inspired writers to adorn poety. — by W.H.H. Murray in The Perfect Horse, 1873 Back When In Gold Cup history .... 40 years ago Reported in the May 8,1958 Fauquier Democrat, Mrs. Henry Obre’s Coup de Vite impressed more than 8,000 spectators at the old Broadview race course in Warrenton. The 12-year-old bay gelding won by a short nose from runner-up Coit. The page one story said that Coup de Vite was not a surprise winner as he had been the leading timber horse of 1957. Coit and Coup de Vite “appeared to be teamed in an invisible harness.” 30 years ago The May 9, 1968 Democrat carried a long report about the Upperville victory of Mrs. Theodora Randolph’s Walrus in the 43rd running of the Gold Cup. The front-running win was by 22-lengths over Hunters Risk. Randolph’s Bon Nouvel also won the day’s hurdle feature. Bon Nouvel was favored to-win that day; he was the 1965 National -Steeplechase Association champion. ..S'.'-' ■ 20 years ago Steeplechase horseman Donald Yovanovich is still involved in the game, a full 20 years after his Virginia Gold Cup triumph aboard Navy Davy. A report in the May li, 1978 issue of this paper included a long story about Navy Davy’s “win of attrition” as one of but four finishers from nine starters in the fourmile race. The winner “tagged along at the rear [of the field, staying out of trouble, no doubt] until the second last fence,” the account reads. Mrs. Ernest Scott of Pennsylvania owned Navy Davy. He had fallen a week previous in the Maryland Hunt Cup. 10 years ago In the May 7, 1988 Virginia Gold Cup, Von Csadek carried his young rider Patrick Worrall, 17, to frontrunning victory, a story in the May 12, 1988 Fauquier TimesDemocrat reported. A full crowd of 48,500 pushed into the nearly new Great Meadow race course - established in 1985 as the Gold Cup’s home when Broadview was sold for development.

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Water parks • Cameron Run, 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, (703) 960-0767: One of the most popular water parks. Features a 40foot high water slide with three flumes that provide enough twists and turns to be dubbed a roller coaster on water. Admission: $10, $9 for children 2-11 (season pass 2-11, $150, 12-59, $175). • Splash Down, 7500 Ben Lomond Drive, Manassas, (703) 361-4451: Children have plenty of choices when it comes to playing in the water at this water park. Featured is a 770-foot Lazy River, a 25foot lap pool, two 70-foot tall water slides, two fast Cannonball slides and children’s beach and play areas. Admission: $10.95, $8.95 for children ($5.95 after 5 p.m.). •Water Mine, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, (703) 471-5415: An Olympicstyle lap pool has been Times File Photo/Gene Nazarowitz DOWN TIME WITH DAD: Dan Villani wrestles with his children, Katelyn, 1, and Matthew, 4, at the Herndon Community Center. transformed into a state-ofthe-art aquatic playgroundcomplete with a Wild West theme for visitors to enjoy. Admission: $9.95, $7.95 for children, (season pass for county residents, $80, $45 each additional person). •Water Country, USA, Williamsburg, 1-800 4 AD VENTURE: The mjdAtlantic’s largest water play park, features more than 30 water rides and attractions, including live entertainment. Admission: $23.50, $15.95 for children. •Water Works, 5301 Dale Blvd., Dale City, (703) 680-7137: This three-and-a half-acre water park features a speed slide, a zerodepth entry beach, a children’s wading pool, a jungle walk and beach volleyball. Geared for youngsters, it’s a quick trip to the shade from the summer sun. Admission: $4.50, $4 for children. •Water Complex at Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, (703) 3396100. Amusement parks •Busch GardensWater Country USA, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg, (800) 7728886: Rides both on land and in the water can be found at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. Prices: $33 adults, $26 for children ages 3-6 and 2 and under are free. Hours: Beginning May 15, Busch Gardens is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays, Index Weekender’s Guide to Fun is our first regional directory of suburban fun. Family Amusement parks 3 Children’s theater 4 Events 9 Miniature golf 9 Petting zoo 4 Teen centers 5 Water parks 3 Youth programs 5 Events May 11 June 12 July 13 August 14 September 14 Other resources 15 Arts Arts organizations 19 For complete listings — including more categories than are listed here — check out the Times Community Newspapers Web site at www.timespapers.com Community theater 23 Poetry 24 24 20 19 Puppet shows Theater Visual arts Entertainment Baseball Bike trails 41 39 48 30 Bowling Dance Dining 26-37 Golf 49 Hiking, running 46 Laser tag 46, Music 25 Night life 33 Parks 38 Paint ball 37 Pools 41 Rodeos 37 Skating, hockey 45 Skiing 49 Softball 41 Sports bars 35 Team sports 45 Venues, major 36 Wineries 37 Hobbies Arcades 57 Auctions 57 Canoeing 54 Civil War 56 Crafts 53 Fishing, hunting 54 Horse sports 55 Staff Publisher Arthur W. Arundel Editor Pam Lettie County editors Janet Rems, Eileen Carlton, Val Van Meter, Jan LaValley, Robin Earl Copy editors Eileen Milnes, Patti Snodgrass, Linda Evans For information Call: (703) 777-1111 E-mail: plettieOtimes papers.com Fax: (703) 771-0036 O ArCom Publishing Inc., 1998 (Times Community Newspapers! Northern Virginia

Saturday from 10 a.m.-lO p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Water Country will generally open at 10 a.m. and close around 7 p.m. •Paramount’s Kings Dominion, Exit 98 Interstate 95, Doswell, (804) 876-5000: Located 20 miles north of Richmond and 75 miles south of Washington, D.C. is a 400acre family fun park. Families can spend days at the water park or on roller coaster rides. After a long day, spend the afternoon shopping or attend one of the numerous performances. Generally, the park opens at 10:30 a.m., and admission is $29.95 for ages 7-54. Ask about special rates. Children’s theater •Fairfax County Community and Recreation Services, Get your kids off the. couch for a lifetime! Piclcyl parents! • Parent/Child ) lOYC OUr summer Register NOW for our non' competitive classes • Gymnastics • Karate • Sports faoa 14 monlhs to 12 years camps. Pick the Days 2, 3 or 5 days Pick the Time am.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Pick the Weeks 9 weakly themes |g@C£D[p for off.* 3 to 9 yoart •UetOre-OrWhrti-Proarwi •Awhw IMser Mm • Pnft SwvmI NigMs I •Wteii» Surmt Caaps • Silt C«tfc*M! 22237 Show food • Sierlmg VA 20166 (703) 404-U-KID (8543) (703) 222-4664: Offers a ' variety of drama classes for children of all levels and abilities beginning with children 6 years of age. Classes for children range from $30 to $50. Classes are in various public schools throughout Fairfax County. Register early. Class sizes are limited. •Alden Theatre in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, (703) 7909223: Plays, musicals, puppet shows, and various shows for children. Auditions for teen repertory company. •Elden Street Players, Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Business Park Drive, Herndon, (703) 4815930: In addition to its five adult shows a year, Elden Street offers two children’s theater productions. •The Rainbow Co., 8991 Cotswold Drive, Burke, (703) 239-0037: Performances, classes and Read Your Local Newspaper. It's Fun and Informative. ©tries Community Newspapers] NORTHERN VIRGINIA special events, the only truly interactive children’s theater in the United States. The actors select children in the audience, who put on partial costumes and participate in the show. •Heston Community Center Young Actors Theatre, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, (703) 4764500: Two 10-week theatrical programs in a profes- / sionally staffed and equipped theater including acting, singing, dancing, visual arts, and TV production. •West End Dinner Theatre, 4615 Duke St., Alexandria, (703) 370-2500: Offers performances of children’s theater, including musicals and classic works. •Pied Piper Theater Center for the Arts, 9001 Center St., Manassas, (703) 330-2787: Actors, singers and dancers of all levels of experience, ages 8 to 18 needed for productions, classes. •Magician Rich Bloch fascinates at Loudoun Valley Community Center, Purcellville, (540) 338-5367, 7:30 p.m. May 9. Tickets $15/adults, $7.50/students. •Spotlight Children’s Theatre of Northern Virginia, 11094-D Lee Highway, Suite 104, Fairfax, (703) 620-6054 or (703) 385-3396: Drama, voice, musical theater and dancing classes at Center Stage Dance and Performing Arts Center in Fairfax. Petting zoo •Reston Animal Park: 1228 Hunter Mill Road, off Route 7, (703) 759-3636: Wagon, pony and elephant rides. The park is part zoo and part petting zoo with farm animals (cattle, pigs, sheep and goats) and exotic animals (elephants, zebras and camels). Wagon rides take visitors to see bison, deer and elk. Picnic and RuwdC School SaMet Home of the Fairfax Ballet ^ Directors: Thomas and Ilona Russell National Ballet of Washington, D.C., Jose Union Co., Juilliard School of Musk Summer Dance Festival Intensive Programs for Students of All Ages & Levels 17 Professional Staff Members June 22 - July 24 r* Classical Ballet • Pointe & Variations • Jazz • Tap • Modem • Fitness Children, Teens and EXTENSIVE ADULT PROGRAM Preschool thru Professional Levels i Three Large Professionally \ Equipped Studios In Chantilly near Routes 50 & 28 . (703) 803-1055 n

playground areas and entertainment are available. Hours on weekdays are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with weekend hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6.95, children ages 2-12 and senior citizens. Adults, $7.95; children under 2 years old are admitted free. Call (703) 759-3636 for information. Youth programs • Braddock Road Youth Club: Non-profit and volunteer youth sports clubs in football, softball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, wrestling. Inquires to P.O. Box 1010, Springfield, VA 22151 or call (703)4552792. •Camp Fire Boys and Girls Potomac Area Council: Send direct inquiries to P.O. Box 7598, Arlington, VA 22207 or call (703) 569-1686. •Boy Scouts of America, (540) 364-4789, (301) 214-9126. www.scout International festival •International Children’s Festival, Wolf Trap, Vienna, (703) 255-1800: In its 27th year, this September festival features international entertainment and draws more than 30,000 participants. A staple is “Bob” McGrath of “Sesame Street” fame, who each year serves as host. L ing.bsa.org. In Leesburg, Paul Christensen (703) 777-5750. • Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, (800) 523-7898, their goal is to inspire girls ages 5-18 with highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service. • Fairfax County Park Authority publishes “Parktakes,” a listing of recreational activities. For a free copy, call (703) 3248588. • Indian Guides YMCA of Loudoun, 6 Fairfax St., S.E., Leesburg VA 20175 Rob Palmer, our WOMENS SKATES ARE BUILT ENTIRELY rAR0UN0 ONE TINY DETAIL: THE "Y" CHROMOSOME. Unlike many women's skates, the Rollerblade* line is ei that matter to the female foot Like a lower cuff to cri heel pocket to support her smaller ankle and foot The result? A women's line designed to match her anatomy, not her outfit S4S-0 Cast Market St. (Rt. 7) Leesburg, VA lineered with features sr calf and a narrow 777-SKIS (7547) I XI RCISL *ou* SOUL ©1998 Rollerblode, Inc and <s>/vmiT SKI & SKATE M designate U S trademarks of Rollerblode Inc (703) 777-9622. Yearlong program for fathers and children, weekly “tribe” and monthly “nation” meetings. Field trips, events, fun, camping. •Youth Leadership Development Program YMCA of Loudoun County, 6 Fairfax St., Leesburg 20175. Career development, journal work, field trips, guest speakers, for ages 14-16. Wendell Fisher, outreach director. •The Roadhouse Teen Center 1021 E. Main St., Purcellville, VA 20132, (540) 338-2033. Open after school until 6 p.m. every day; weekend programs for middle and high school youth. Membership available, but not required, www.youthworks.com •Movin’ on Youthworks, P.O. Box 4008, Leesburg, VA 20177 (540) 338-2033. Summer and holiday daily trip program for middle-schoolers. www.youthworks.com Fairfax Teen Centers Teen centers operate on Saturday and Friday from mid-September through mid-June. Special summer hours and locations are arranged. All teen centers have trained adult supervision and offer activities such as music, pool, ping pong, basketball, volleyball and games. For further information on teen centers, or to find the location and days of the teen center nearest you, call (703) 324-5651, Parents... Huntington Can Help Your Child Do Better In School! Your child can be motivated to succeed in school. Huntington certified teachers help students of all aees build basic swlls while developing IV splf-rnnfidpnce determination and the motivation to achieve. Just a few hours a week can give your child the Educational Edge. Individualized testing & tutoring in: reading, writing, math, study skills and more! j$N HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER* N*< Independently Owned end Op#«»led Yuur child could be doing better... call our friendly staff today: Springfield 451-4466 Fairfax 425-7800 Reston 391-0300 Tysons Comer 356-3433 Convenient locutions for both Parents & Students!

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(703) 324-5555, or (703) 324-5584. •Braddock District, The Zone, Wakefield Recreation Center, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003: Hours Friday, 610 p.m. and Saturday, 7-11 p.m. •Dranesville District, Herndon Middle School, 901 Locust, Herndon, VA 20170: Hours Friday, 6-10 p.m., Saturday and 7-11 p.m. •Hunter Mill District, The Pit, 1850 Camiron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 22090, and Forest Edge Elementary School (for gym use only), 501 Beacontree Lane, Reston, VA 22090: Friday, 6-11 p.m. and Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight. •Lee District, The SWAN fSAI 1 FT DANCE. SCHOOLS 3nce I 9tO Celebrating I} Years. Registerine for Summer- (_.amps and Workshops Arcs 3 \ - Adult * - /Ayslt About rRegistration - aXKLINC. Cave, Rose Hill Elementary School, 6301 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310: Hours Friday, 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, 7-11 p.m. •Mason District, The Mix, Bailey’s Elementary School, 6111 Knollwood Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041: Hours Friday, 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, 7-11 p.m. •Mount Vernon District, The Hideaway, Islamic Saudi Academy, 8333 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309: Hours Friday, 6-11 p.m. and Saturday, 7-11 p.m. •Providence District, The Chill Spot, Graham Road Elementary School, 3036 Graham Road, Falls Church, VA 22042: Friday, 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, 711 p.m. •Springfield District, The Net, Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152: Hours Friday, 6-11 p.m. and Saturday, 7-11 p.m. • Sully District, The Basement, Rocky Run Middle School, 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 22021: Hours Friday, 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, 7-11 p.m. •Old Firehouse Teen Center (affiliated with the McLean Community Center), 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101, (703) 448-8336: Facilities include three pool tables, 8foot TV screen, Sony Playstation, ping pong, stereo system, arcade games, dance floor. Hours for members of middle school age, Tuesday to Friday 3-6 p.m., Saturday 1-6 p.m., events Friday 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hours for high-school members, Tuesday to Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday 3-6 p.m., Saturday 1-6 p.m., evefits Saturday 8 p.m. to midnight. v' 'L\^iKyAj f fe'v. *"S community center ■ ■ ■ ■: ■ ~ - - „ ~ ■ _ - Bringing VCUU.lJiUiiUy OiHvtW? (committed to providing exceptional programs and services that serve the recreational, Jj social, cultural, and educational needs of dre^, residents and businesses for over 18 years. 5 ► Oyer 1,000 classes, workshops, and special events offered year'roun4 •Community Outreach EfCorts/Volunieer J Opportunities ' ► 25 meter indoor heated pool with diving well whirlpool ► Professional theatre with seating capacity of 300 * 300 sq. ft mirrored, barred, and sprung floor dance studio ► Spadom meeting rooms and large community room t Fully equipped Woodshop, Photography Lab, Ait Room, & Serving Kitchen » Snack Bar with children’s play area and large "screen television » Information anti Rental Services Great Rental Prices! #*? ' m # RCC conanunity TeAnology Center with™ For information, caU 703-47^4500 (TTY) '* 2310 Colts NeckRd, Renton vA, 20191 Web Site: http://www.co.fairfax.va.us./comm/rcc

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May •Neighborhood Art Show, Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains in May, (540) 253-5177: Sponsored by the women of the church, for area residents. •Morven Park breed show, May 1, (703) 8882890: Morven Park Annual Spring Breeding and Dressage competition. Both horse and rider will be judged at specific tests required at various levels of expertise. •Loudoun Ballet, 12th Annual Competition, May 2-3. (703) 771-1522. •Virginia Gold Cup, Great Meadow Equestrian Center, The Plains, May 2, 1:30 p.m., (540) 253-5001: Tickets are required for this annual race. Thousands from the Washington, D.C., area flock to see the biggest steeplechase event of the year. •Loudoun Concert Band, May 2, (703) 7299486: Music From Different Lands. The final band concert of the season. Broad. Run High School. . •Goose Creek Herb Fair, May 2, (703) 7773174: Dozens of vendors selling herbs and gardenrelated items. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oatlands Plantation, six miles south of Leesburg on U.S. 15. Free. •Blue fudge Open Sheep Dog Trials, May 1, 16-17, (540) 837-1064: Sunnybrook Farm, Clarke County. •Quilt exhibition May 8-May 17, at Loudoun Museum, (703) 777-0099: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. $3 per person. 14-16 Loudoun St., S.W., Leesburg. •Rich Bloch, magician, May 9, (540) 3385367: A magic show that fascinates people everywhere! 7:30 p.m. $15/adult, $7,50/students. Purcellville. •Sheep Dog Trials Times File Photo/Rick Mach FOR A GOOD CAUSE: The annual Sterling Classic Car Show is a popular event that raises money for the Leukemia Society. and Farm Days, May 9-10, (703) 777-3174: Nationally sanctioned trials where border collies compete at herding sheep. Crafts, music and food. Oatlands, located 6 miles south of Leesburg on U.S. 15. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. •4th Annual Virginia Wine & Cheeses of the World Festival, May 1617, (804) 353-8699 or 800458-3836: Tastings from nine wineries and cheeses vendors. Tarara Vineyard, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Seminars, tours of winery, music, arts and crafts. $10 by May 11, $14 at gate. Reserve VIP tables by May 1. Includes souvenir glass. Rain or shine, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. *12th Annual Purcellville Heritage Days, May 16, (540) 3385380: Celebration of town’s history. Parade, arts, crafts, barbeque and music in the park. Town Municipal Center on Main Street 10 a.m.-4.p.m. •Loudoun Symphony - Finale and Farewell, May 16, (703) 771-8287: Jed Gaylin conductor, Fugue in '4 Keys on Ives. Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Barber, Jennifer Casey Cabot, Soprano. Symphony No. 9, Dvorak. Loudoun Valley High School. Purcellville. 8 p.m. $10/adults; $6/children 12 and under. •McLean Day, May 16: Lewinsville Park, 1659 Old Chain Bridge Road, (703) 790-0123: Entertainment, food, crafts, games, music, hayrides, carnival rides, pony rides and exhibits by civic groups and businesses, Old Firehouse 8K Run. Admission free. •Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, May 16-17, Reston Town Center, (703) 471-9242: Produced by the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE), the annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival features a prestigious outdoor juried art show with the works of 150 artists and artisans, live entertainment on two performance stages, a children’s art activity area, wine tasting and gourmet food. 70,000 people expected to attend. Voted by the Harris List as among the top 42 arts festivals in the country. Hours 10 a.m. to 7. p.m. both days •Bluemont Oldtime Country Dances, May 16, (703) 777-6306. (703) 7776306: Bluemont School, Bluemont, 8 p.m. with beginner’s workshop at 7:30 p.m. Live music. Single dancers welcome! Potluck refreshments at intermission. Admission $5 per person, $3 for Bluemont Friends. Call for other dates, times. E-mail: bluemontcs@aol.com; or www.bluemont.com. •In Concert and Conversation: Computer Graphics, “Computer Graphics Groove to Electronic Music” May 19, George Washington University Virginia Campus, Route 7, Ashburn, (703) 729-8300: $5 admission •Theatre Sports Match, May 22, Loudoun Valley Community Center, (540) 338-5367: Growing Stage, $3. •Relay For Life Johnson-Williams Middle School, May 22-23, Berryville: Jane Heflin, (W) (540) 955-2510, (H) (540) 955-3325: Clarke County Unit, American Cancer Society, begins at 4 p.m. •Asparagus Festival at Tarara Winery, May 23, (703) 771-7100: Guest chef prepares samples, recipes and hints for preparing fresh Tarara-grown asparagus. Prepaid reservations required. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. • Wines of the Jura at Willowcroft, May 23, (703) 777-8161: “Yellow” wine of Jura, comparative tasting and seminar, noon-5 p.m. $3 per person. 38906 Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg. •Hunt Country Stable Tour, May 23 and 24, (540) 592-3711, (540) 592-3343: Memorial Day weekend, Trinity Episcopal Church, Upperville, will host the 39th annual Hunt Country Stable Tour. This year’s tour includes exquisite properties with magnificent stables and extensive training facilities. Visit six estates’ stables including Kent Farms, owned by the late Redskin’s owner, Jack Kent Cooke; Coosaw Farm,

Blue Ridge Farm, Rock Ridge, and Paul Mellon’s exquisite Rokeby. Tickets are valid for two days at $15 per person and are available at any stop on the tour or at the Trinity Episcopal Church on U.S. 50 in Upperville. •Delaplane Strawberry Festival, May 23-24, (540) 592-3556: Featuring strawberries, children’s games, music, food, crafts, hayrides and petting farm. Sky Meadows State Park, U.S. 17 near U.S. 50, Delaplane. Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. 10 a.m.-4 D.m. •Hunter Schooling Show, May 24, (703) 7772890: At the Morven Park International Equestrian Center. Tutt Lane, Leesburg. •Virginia Foxhound Club Hound Show, May 24: More than 800 English, American and crossbred Foxhounds judged on conformation. Morven Park, off Route 7 on Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. (703) 7772414. •Springfield Days, May 29-31: at the Springfield Mall, Franconia Metro Station and Lake Accotink Park. Entertainment, food, games, rides. •Berryville Bicentennial Homecoming Weekend, May 30-31, (540) 955-4200: Pancake breakfast, 5K fun run, parade, concerts and dinner in Rose Hill Park, Civil War skirmishes, Buffalo soldiers and more. •Herndon Festival, May 30 and 31, Tbwn Square in Downtown Herndon (area surrounding the government center), (703) 435-6868: Carnival rides, food, entertainment, fireworks, 10K race. One of the area’s most popular annual events. •Equity Utxice Lunchtime Concerts, Thursdays in May, (703) 800-368-TOWN: Pavilion, Market Street, Reston Town Center, 11:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m. •Loudoun County Times FHe Photo VISITING HISTORY: Reenactments dot the landscape during the spring and summer months. Spring Farm Tour, May 30-31, (703) 777-0426: This fifth annual tour is a selfguided driving tour and includes privately owned farms in the Loudoun Valley. Spring produce, hayrides, children’s activities and local vineyards round out the tour. Free. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, rain or shine. •YMCA’s Golf Classic, (703) 777-9622: The YMCA’s Golf Classic Tournament is usually held in May and is designed for 128 golfers with pre-tournament contests, prizes for the top threesomes and hole-in-one. There is also a silent auction, awards dinner and plaques for all sponsors. •Bass Tournament, Fountainhead Regional Park, May 3,31,(703) 25Q9124: 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairfax Station. •Open House and Heritage Festival, May 3, (703) 528-5406: 1-4 p.m. Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington. •Canoe the Marsh, May 9, 16, 23, 31, (703) 528-5406: 8 a.m. Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton. •Wildflower Walk, May 10, (703) 528-5406: 2 p.m. Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington. •Garden Day, May 16, (703) 255-3631: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Meadowlark Garden, Vienna. •Fun Shoot, Bull Run Regional Park, May 17, (703) 528-5406: 10 a.m. Lorton. •Heritage Program, May 24, (703) 528-5406: 2 p.m., Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington. •Heritage of the Horse, May 30-31, (540) 687-6476: Preservation Cavalry ride through Loudoun, torchlight tour, battle, demonstrations. June • 145th Annual Upperville Colt & Horse, June 1-7, (540) 592-3858: The oldest horse show in the United States. Upperville, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. •17th Annual Fairfax Fair, June 5 (6 p.m.-midnight), June 6 (10 a.m. to midnight), June 7 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Fairfax County Government Center, (703) 324-FAIR (3247): The largest community-wide event in Northern Virginia. Features live entertainment on two stages, carnival, fireworks, arts and crafts market, county expo of services, intercultural expo, international array of food and beverages, rappelling wall, sports row, laser spectacular, science and technology activities, children’s avenue and stage, children’s sports and laser tag. Admission $7; 12 and under, $3; under 2, free. Free parking and shuttle bus service. •Susan Wall's Carousel Puppets, June 6, Sterling Community Center Annex, 1115 W. Church Road, Sterling, (703) 444-9426: The troupe will perform a set of three folk tales from around the world. Performances at 12:30 and 2 p.m. Admission is $5. •Garden Tour of Cornwall Street, June 6-7, (703) 777-0099: Garden tour of historic Cornwall Street in Leesburg. Tour $10. Tea party, Sunday only, $5. Reservations required. •Middleburg Garden Tour, June 13-14, (540) 687-8687: The gardens of Willow Oak, Glen Ora, a garden in The Hamlet, Sherwood, Southerly. Enjoy garden market at the Middleburg Community Center. • tsiuemont summer Concert, June 13, (703) 777-6306: in conjunction with Middleburg Garden Show. 7:30 p.m. $3 per person. Middleburg Community Center Amphitheater. •Potomac Celtic Festival, June 20-21, (703) 451-4492: Celebrate the cultures of the Celtic people. Musicians, dancers, pipe bands, Scottish games, Irish football, storytellers, Celtic crafts and imports. Morven Park International Equestrian Center on Tutt Lane. For ticket sales, (703) 777-0099. •Children’s Needlework Seminar at Loudoun Museum, June 2226, (703) 777-2947: 14-16 Loudoun St., S.W., Leesburg. Reservations necessary. $25 per person. •Taste of the Town, June 27, 28, (703) 707-9045: Market Street, Reston Tbwn Center popular restaurants from Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., will offer a diverse mix of ethnic, TexMex, Chinese, American cuisine and family fare at outdoor tents lining Market Street. All-day live entertainment and street performers. Retail sidewalk festival. Free admission; free parking; taste tickets $1; food items range in cost from $1 to $5 per “taste.” Proceeds benefit Arthritis

Foundation. •Bluemont Concert Series Summer Concerts, Sundays, (703) 777-6306: 7 p.m., old courthouse lawn in downtown Leesburg. Different artists, always family entertainment. •Herndon summer concert series, June through August: Downtown Herndon, (703) 435-6868: Live music every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. •Heston Concerts on the Town, start June 6, (703) 800-368-TOWN: 7:30 p.m., Pavilion, Market Street, Reston Tbwn Center. Equity Office and Mobile present series of free, live concerts on Saturdays during the summer. A variety of musical experiences with top performers. Kickoff ooncert on June 6 features Charlie Byrd. •WGMF Classical Concert Series, Thursdays in June, 800-368-TOWN: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Pavilion, Market Street, Reston Tbwn Center,. ’ • Celebrate South Riding Festival, June 13, with family entertainment. Tbwn Hall Center, South Riding. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (703) 777-6306 •Antique Car Show, June 14, Historic Sully Plantation, Route 28, Chantilly, (703) 437-1794: Antique, classic and specialty cars plus a jazz band, fashion show, flea market and tour of the house. •Meadowlark Gardens Benefit Golf Tournament, June 2, (703) 255-3631: 8 a.m. Brambleton Regional Park Golf Course, Ashbum. •YMCA Rubber Ducky Race, Lansdowne Resort, Ashbum, (703) 4788539: Date to be announced. Individuals and corporations buy rubber ducks to race. This is combined with . Healthy Kids Day, a great family time with races for the children, games, clowns, etc. Here are some ideas of July 4 activities. For a com ; Polo season opens •IWIlight Polo at Great Meadow, season opens June 5 and continues through the end of September, Great Meadow, The Plains, (540) 2536001: Opening match with international theme of “South of the Border* will feature a high-goal match between the region's top players from Argentina and the United States, Latin-American food and music. Ongoing international series will also pit teams from England, Scotland and the United States. Twilight Polo matches are played every Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. with a warm-up game followed by a high-goal match. Spectators will also enjoy live bands, food and wine and equestrian entertainment tied to popular themes. Called “hockey on horseback,” these arena polo games are played in an open-air stadium roughly twice the size of a hockey ring. Tickets cost $15 per car at the gate. plete list, see the July 1 Weekender •Mount Vernon Red, White and Blue Celebration, July 4, Sons of the American Revolution wreath-laying, special concert. (703) 799-8604. •City Fairfax, July 4, (703) 385-7858: Historic district downtown parade, City of Fairfax, Chain Bridge Road, Main Street, University Drive and Armstrong Street. Rain or shine. Free. Evening musical/fireworks show, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School Stadium, 3500 Old Lee Highway. Rain date July 5. • Lovettsville, July 3, (540) 822-5284: All activities, except the parade, will take place at the Lovettsville Community Center. •Hillsboro, July 4, (540) 668-6331: Potluck supper and/or Ruritan chicken dinner ($6), complimentary ice cream, bluegrass music, fireworks at dusk. Old Stone School, 6 p.m. •Middleburg, July 4, (540) 687-6375: 50th anniversary of the Middleburg Community Center with swimming, family games, horseshoe tournament, volleyball tournament, children’s dog show and bike show, raffles, food, a live band and fireworks. •Herndon, July 4, (703) 435-6868: Live entertainment, old-fashioned games. Bready Park, 412 S. Van Burean St. Free. •Herndon, July 4 (703) 435-6868: Herndon High School, 700 Bennett St., Herndon. Fireworks and band starting at 8 p.m. Free. •McLean, July 4, (703) 790-0123: Langley High School Field, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Fireworks, food and entertainment. Free. •Vienna, July 4, (703) 255-6360: Vienna Community Center grounds, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Family games, entertainment and fireworks. Free. •Clarke County, July 4, (540) 955 4200: Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville. Food, games, concert and fireworks, July 4, beginning at 6 p.m. •Town of Washington, July 4, (540) 675-3128: Allday festival beginning about 10 a.m., Washington, VA, Kaye Kohler, town hall. Games for kids, exhibits, crafts and art for sale, food, entertainment all day and the fireworks at night. •Great Meadow Equestrian Center, July 4, (540) 253-5001: Gates SPRING - FESTIVAL / MAIN ST. /OLD TOWN ARRENTON Saturday, \\\ May 16th 9a.m. - 4p.m.^ bKEE ADMISSION Many Great Events ~ Over 200 Craftsmen Held on Historic Main Street Warrenton, Virginia Approximately 45 minutes from Washington, ! IK From 1-495. take l-b6W to Route i 29-211 into Old Town Warrenton 3j CRAFT SHOW

open at 3 p.m. for a full day of live music from two bands, air shows, children’s games and activities and pony races. Fireworks at dusk. Refreshment and craft vendors. The Plains. $25 car pass purchased in advance admits six people; $10 per person; children under six admitted free. •Claude Moore Park, July 4, (703) 444-1275: Sterling. 4th annual event. Activities include crafters, entertainment, tours of the late 1700s historic Lanesville, Frogshackle nature center exhibits, make and take crafts for children, family fun games, nature hikes, family fishing and food. Claude Moore Park, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 per car. •Franklin Park, July 4, (703) 777-0343: Celebrate with the grand opening and dedication of Franklin Park, followed by entertainment, food, children’s activities and the grand finale — fireworks. 3-10 p.m. Free. Juty •Genealogy Strategies: Learn about options for researching family history, Loudoun Valley Community Center, July 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. •Blue Moon Dance, July 11, (540) 955-4001: Church Street, Berryville, sponsored by Downtown Berryville Inc. Street dance, beverages and desserts. 6 p.m. •Loudoun County Day, July 12, (703) 7773174: Oatlands Plantation, six miles south of Leesburg on U.S. 15. Admission free to house and gardens for Loudoun County residents. Oatlands Plantation, with its 1803 mansion and beautiful gardens, is a 261-acre estate, a National Historic Landmark and a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.Tour the mansion and grounds, enjoy the beauty and solitude of the restored formal gardens, browse the carriage house and gift shop. •Fun Shoot, July 19, Times File Photo OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival happens every April in downtown Leesburg. Streets are closed as vendors set up shop. (703) 830-2344: 10 a.m. Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville. •Summer Concert Series, various summer dates, (703) 830-2344, (703) 528-5406: 7 p.m. Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington. •Shenandoah Valley ' Steam and Gas Engine Show, July 24-26, (540) 955-4200: Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville. August *Carlyle Housewarming, Aug. 2, (703) 549-2997: Carlyle House Historic Park, Old Town Alexandria. •Fairfax Annual 4-H Fair, Aug. 1-2, Frying Pan Park, Herndon, (703) 4379101: Country fun with games, rides and exhibits. Free admission. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. •Loudoun County Fair, Aug. 5-9, (703) 7770373: Fair grounds on Dry Livestock and horse competition, agricultural and home economic projects, rides and games by World Wide Shows, team penning competition. County and bluegrass music by the Wichita Falls Band, arts, crafts, photography, antique tractor exhibit and Barnyard Olympics. There will be a hay toss and stack, a wagon pull, a steer roundup, cow-chip discus, feed-sack relay and a muckthe-stall contest. •Loudoun used-book sale, Aug. 14-15, (703) 7792252: Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation. Approximately 100,000 books, records, tapes, videos and computer software priced from 50 cents to $2. Free admission. •August i/oun uays, Aug. 15-16, (703) 771-6560: A Colonial street fair in historic downtown area of Leesburg, celebrating the 1700s county court days. More than 200 costumed characters roam the streets chatting about Colonial happenings. Admission: adults, $5; family discounts available. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. •Clarke County Fair, Aug. 16-22, (540) 955-4200: Livestock exhibit, demolition derby, bull riding, entertainment at the grandstand. Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville, •Babe Ruth Family Picnic, Aug. 20, (540) 3384122: Loudoun Valley Community Center, 11 a.m. $2 per person; $5 per family- ly•Hot Air Balloon Festival, in August, (540) 439-8661: Hot-air balloons converge for a colorful family event; rides available. Flying Circus Air Show grounds in Bealeton. •Leeds Ruritan Jousting Tournament and Barbeque, in August, (540) 364-2889 or (703) 7717497: Leeds Ruritan Park, Route 688, Hume. •Fun Shoot, Aug. 23, (703) 830-2344: 10 a.m. Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville. •Lucketts Fair, Aug. 29-30, (703) 771-5281: Wide range of juried crafters and artisans. The specialty is hand-churned ice cream with all fresh fruits and ingredients. Lucketts Community Center, on U.S. 15, 42361 Lucketts Road. September •Fall Equinox Hike, Sept. 20, (703) 528-5406: 2 p.m. Hike to the Potomac., Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington. •Labor Day Jazz Festival, Labor Day, Sept. 7, (703) 435-6868: Tbwn Square Herndon. Some of the best jazz performers in the metropolitan area. •Annual International Children’s Festival, (703) 642-0862: Performing arts festival with several stages. Wolf Trap Farm Park, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Hosted by “Bob” McGrath of “Sesame Street.” Call for date, prices. •Franklin Park Barn Raising, tentatively, Labor Day weekend, (703) 7770345: Timber Framers Guild of North America 1998 will help rebuild of the barns at Franklin Park. Franklin Park, Purcellville. •Summer Barbecue Series, Labor Day Weekend, Lansdowne Resort, Ashbum, (703) 7292400. •Bluemont Fair, Sept. 19-20, (703) 554-8354: Annual old-fashioned country fair with lots of good food, crafts, dried flowers, pie judging and country music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Bluemont. •Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue 10K, Sept. 26, (703) 729-2051: This community event at Ashbum Sports Pavilion is a sanctioned race, run through the streets of

nsriDurn. nunners are sent on their way by the sirens from the fire engines and cheered on by the Washington Redskinnettes and the Broad Run High School cheerleaders. Music is provided by a DJ and the Broad Run Spartan Band. The race starts at the Ashbum Sports Pavilion at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the fire and rescue department. •Ice cream social, Areola Community Center, second Saturday of September, (703) 327-3111. •18th Century Market Days, Sept. 26, 27, (540) 955-4001: Rose Hill Park, Berryville. Bicentennial reenactments, artisans, crafls and demonstrations, fun bike ride, pancake breakfast, ecumenical church service and music, . •Taste of the Town, Date TBA, (703) 777-9596, (703) 777-1262: An annual fund-raiser for Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing Center. More than 30 restaurants, delis, wineries and breweries from Loudoun County and the surrounding area will offer a variety of food and drink. Market Station, Leesburg. •8th Annual Slugfest, date TBA, (703) 451-9588: Slug races, slime tossing and other fun for sluggards and slug fans. Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd. Springfield. Other resources The list above includes the largest and best known events. For fun any day of the week or a more detailed list of community events, call you localcommunity center. Fairfax recreation centers •George Washington RECenter, 26 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, (703) 780-3303: Indoor Whitewater Raft Trips Canoe Rentals & Instructions Kayak Rentals & Instructions River Tube Trips Day & Multi-Day Hiking Tours Call for FREE Trip Catalog or check us out on the world wide web! http://www.rivertrail.com swimming/diving, spa, sun deck, sauna, tred mills, stair masters and stationary bikes. Hours are MondayThursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends, 9 a.m. to 6 p.ni. Admission charges for specific areas apply. •Mount Vernon RECenter, 2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria (703) 7683224. •Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton, (703) 281-6501. Indoor swimming/diving, athletic fields, spa, sun deck, racquetball/wallyball, weight room, game/TV area, snack bar. Hours are MondayFriday, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Providence RECenter, 7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church, (703) 698-1351. Indoor swimming/diving, spa, sun deck, sauna, racquetball/wallyball, weight room, dance room, day care, game/TV area. Admission charges apply for specific areas apply. Hours are Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. •South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield, (703) 866-0566. Athletic fields, basketball, indoor swimming/diving, spa, sun deck, sauna, racquetballAvallyball, weight room, game/TV area. Admission for county residents is $4.95 adults, $3.25 children, children under 5 are admitted free. Hours are Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. •Robert E. Lee RECenter, 6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, (703) 922-9841. Athletic fields, spa, sun deck, sauna, basketball gymnasium, tennis 1 fcusan Wall s U \ m Puppet Shows For All Occasions (703) 444-9426 featuring large and colorful marionettes and hand puppets, lively music and audience participation Workshops available, I TUESDAY KNIGHTS' BINGO 7:30 P.M. /b I NGO| • uver ’3,000 in prizes each week • l1.000 Jackpot Coverall • 30 games • Smoke free • A winner take all game t) /o or total receipts given to local charities Free game with this ad (limit one per admission) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BARN 401 W. Holly Avenue, Sterling, Virginia

courts, fitness trails, weight room, day care and children’s preschool. The pool is closed for renovation. Admission for county residents is $4.95 adults, seniors $3.25, ages 5 to 15 $3.25. Hours are MondayThursday 6 a.m. to 9:30, Friday 6 a.m. to 9 p m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 8 p.m. •Spring Hill RECenter, 1239 Spring Hill Road, McLean, (703) 827-0989. Indoor swimming/diving, spa, sun deck, sauna, racquetball/wallyball, weight room, dance room, day care, game/TV area, snack bar. Admission for county residents is $4.95 for adults, ages 5 to 15 $3.25, seniors $3.25 on weekdays/ weekends $4.95, children 5 years and under are free. Hours are MondayThursday 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. •Wakefield RECenter, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, (703) 321-7081. Athletic fields, tennis courts, indoor swimming/diving, spa, sun deck, sauna, racquetball/wallyball/squash, basketball/gymnasium, weight room, game/TV area, snack bar, classes throughout the year. Admission for county residents is $4.95 for adults, $3.25 for children and seniors, children under 4 years are free. Hours are Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fairfax community centers Community centers offer classes and recreational programs. •Burke Centre Centers, Burke Centre has five community centers. Call Burke Centre Conservancy at (703) 978-2928. The Lake CAPITAL CHILDREN'S IMI SECM • Slide down .1 tirepole • Hide in ,i cave • Dance in a Mexican Plaza • Make life-sized bubbles • Drive a metrohus Pertonn hands-on chemistry experiments Sip tea in a Japanese Tatami room • Explore a maze and so much more!!! Capital Children's Museum • Where Learning Is An Adventure NOO Third Stmt Nh, Wadunctoti, [X. 20002 • Metro: Red Line, Union Station 202-67 s-41 20 • www.ecni.urt; Tillett's Auction Barn Sales Every Wednesday at 5 p.m.! Antiques, Used Furniture, Glassware, and more! Consignments always welcome. Pick up available! (703) 668-6179 Also we do Estate Sales and Business Liquidations! Call us today to schedule your sale! Tillett's Auction Barn Areola VA Directions: From Leesburg, take Rt 7 East approx 5 miles Turn right on Rt 659 Head South approx 5 miles Sale on led1 %lU.TILU-r,. AWTIONIIM TtLiXTTS AUCTION BAK.N 'Bill Tillett/Craig Damewood • Experienced. Professional Auctioneers * (703) 729-0936 • (703) 729-0088 • (703) 729-0512 Braddock neighborhood also has a community center near Lake Braddock at 9528 Ashbourne Drive. (703) 3239881. •Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon, (703) 435-6868. •McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, (703) 7900123. •Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, (703) 4764500. •Spring Hill Recreation Center, 1239 Springhill Road, McLean, (703) 827-0055. •Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna, (703) 255-6360. Loudoun •Areola Community Center, 24244 Gum Springs Road, A rcola, VA 20107. (703) 327-3111. •Bluemont Community Center, 33846 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA 20135. (540) 554-8643. •Douglass Community Center, 407 East Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176. (703) 771-5913. •Loudoun Valley Community Center, 320 West School St., Purcellville, VA 20132. (540) 338-4122. •Lovettsville Community Center, 57 East Broadway, Lovettsville, VA 20180. (540) 822-5284. •Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Hoad, Leesburg, VA 20176. (703) 771-5281. •Middleburg Community Center, 300 West Washington St., Middleburg, VA 20118. (540) 687-6375. •Philomont Community Center, 36592 deb Stuart Road, Philomont, VA 20131. (540) 338-5882. •Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling, VA 20164. (703) 430-9480. •Sterling Community Center Annex, (703) 4306673. ICE SKATING NHL & OLYMPIC RINK GROUP & PRIVATE LESSONS HOCKEY LEAGUES BIRTHDAY PARTIES ^ PROSHOP ON SITE ^ UBLIC SKATING SESSIONS, CAMPS & CUNICS ARCADE & CAFE Northern Virginia's Year Round Indoor Twin Rink Facility 1800 MICHAEL FARADAY CT. • RESTON, VA 20190

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Visual arts •Fall Arts-at-the-Mill Show Burwell-Morgan Mill, Millwood, (540) 9554200: Juried show, art for sale, Oct 10-25. •r auquier Artists Alliance Inc., (540) 3471795; sponsors workshops, technique demonstrations, and slide presentations by professional artists. •Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE), Reston Town Center, 11911 Freedom Drive, Reston, (703) 471-9242: Founded in 1974, the Greater Reston Arts Center’s (GRACE) mission is to enrich individual and community life by fostering and promoting excellence in contemporary visual arts. GRACE offers a variety of arts programs to the community. It presents nine art exhibitions a year by emerging and established artists at its Reston Town Center gallery. Its “Art-in-the-Schools program offers art education .and creative hands-on activities in 28 area schools to supplement school curricula. GRACE is in the process of developing a new program of art classes for adults and children. It sponsors an annual summer art camp for Children ages 4 to 14. GRACE also presents Artists Forums, informal salon-style gatherings for GRACE member artists. GRACE holds several fund-raising events throughout the year, including Art for Giving, a winter holiday exhibition; the annual C-Note Sale in October; and our annual Art Auction held every spring. Anne Brown, direc* tor. •Great Falls Arts Centre, P.0. Box 712, Great Falls, VA 22066, (703) 759-3867: Regular art classes, including oil painting, drawing, pottery, sculpture, art history; exhibitions for all ages; month Times File Photo/Gregory Care PICTURE PERFECT: The Potomac Galleries in Leesburg is one of many galleries opening their doors for the First Friday Gallery Walk each month in Leesburg. ly art programs. Marcia Fuqua, president •Herndon Old Town Gallery, 720 Lynn St., Herndon, (703) 435-1888: Specializes in the works of local artists. Classes offered here. Lassie Corbett, director. •The League of Heston Artists, P.O. Box 2513, Reston, 20195, (703) 620-4368: Specializes in the works of local artists. Carolyn Day, chairwoman. •McLean Art Club, (703) 827-8234: Claudia Miller, president. • McLean Project for the Arts/Emerson Gallery, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, (703) 7900123: Large exhibit space at the McLean Community Center. Specializes in exhibiting contemporary, sometimes, cutting edge, art. Geraldine Brock, president. " *Morven Park, Leesburg, (703) 451-4492, (703) 777-0099, (703) 7772414, May*23 marks the opening of the 13th Annual Sporting Art Exhibit, which is part of the weekend-long activities featuring the sport of fox hunting. Everyone is invited to come browse this beautiful art, a must-see for those interest ed in diverse, high-quality sporting art. Free. • National Wildlife Federation/Dept, of Urban Wildlife, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22184, (703) 790-4000. •Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association at the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Old Town Alexandria, 22314, (703) 548-0035: Mary Jackson, director. •Oldway Art Center 11794 Lee Highway, Sperryville, VA 22740. • Reston Art Gallery and Studios, 11400 Washington Plaza West (Lake Anne), Reston. (703) 481-8156: Art cooperative with studio and gallery space for member artists. Members must be juried to join. Exhibits are changed monthly. Gallery sponsors space for meetings of other community arts groups. Pat Mclnytre, contact. • Reston Photographic Society, P.O. Box 2513, Reston, VA 20195,(703)620-4368: Carolyn Day, contact. •Spring Arts-at-theMill Show Burwell Morgan Mill, Millwood, (540) 955-4200: April 25May 10. •Sumi-e Society of America Inc., (702) 2506930 Carol Zeitlin, contact. •Torpedo Factory Artists Association, 105 N. Union St., #315, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 549-5543: Susan Slattery, contact. •Vienna Arts Society, (703) 759-5320: Carol Milton, president. • Vienna Photographic Society, Meetings at the Vienna Community Center, (703) 250-9048: Sharon Connolly, public relations contact. •Washington Water Color Association, 1111 Dead Run Drive, McLean, VA 22101, (703) 356-5053. Arts organizations •American Artists Studios 15-C Loudoun St., S.W., Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 777-6324. Representing more than 30 regional artists in all media, with exhibits in their gallery and other locations throughout the area. Classes for children and adults. •Arts Alliance of Reston, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191. (703) 742-9194. Dino Salin, contact. •Arts Council of Fairfax County, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, (703) 642-0862: =Ibm W. McMahon, president/CEO. •Center for Liturgy and the Arts, 4327 Ravensworth Road, #210, Annandale, VA 22003, (703) 941-9422: The Rev. J. Bruce Stewart, director. •Christian A Company, Entertainment Specialists, 8612 Beaver Pond Lane, Fairfax Station, 22039, (703) 4256663. R.A. Christian, president. •City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts, John C. Wood Complex,

3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, (703) 385-7978. Bertha McClung, staff representative. •Community Concert Association of Fairfax, Fairfax High School, (703) 273-2547 or (703) 273-7583: Books four concerts a year. •Council for the Arts of Herndon, mailing address P.O. Box 940, Herndon, 730 Elden St. Herndon, (703) 689-9535: Karen Cobb, executive director. •Cuppett Performing Arts Center, 135 Park Street, S.E., Vienna, (703) 938-9019. Alzine Cuppett, director. •Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services, 12011 Government Center Parkway, 10th Floor, Fairfax, (703) 324-4386: Drama classes for children and adults year-round. •Five Star Conservatory for the Performing Arts (a division of Sunrise Valley Schools, Inc.), 12040 South Lakes Drive, Reston, VA 20191, (703) 715-4589. •The George Washington University Virginia Campus 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA 20147-2604. (703) 7298300. In Concert and Conversation Arts & Cultural Series, art exhibits by area artists. Cosponsors/partners: Loudoun Arts Council, Loudoun Tourism Council, Amadeus Concerts, Inc. •Institute of Performing Arts for Youth Inc., 14155-E Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly, (703) 378-1800: Frances Batchelder, president. •Loudoun Academy of the Arts 5 Royal St., S.E., Leesburg, VA 20175. Classes in fine art, oil painting, watercolors, drawing, pottery, wood carving, poetry. All experiences levels welcome, including children’s programfe and children’s summer camp activities. (703) 777-8043. •Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, HE. Chase St., Suite 2A, Baltimore, MD 21202. (410) 539-6656. Tb develop, foster and promote outstanding arts programs in the Mid-Atlantic (MD, VA, PA, NY, DE, NJ, DC) region. •Northern Virginia Community College, Cultural Center, 4001 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale, 22003. (703) 323-3159: Janice McDonald, coordinator. •Heston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, (703) 4764500: Leila Gordon, performing arts director. •Very Special ArtsReston, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, (703) 4764500: Part of a statewide program for handicapped children. Classes •Introduction to The Reston Conservatory Ballet | • Summer Camps * f ' • Btgtnncr, Intermediate & Advanced Levels • Six Days a Week • Annual Nutcracker (27th year!) ; f • Vaganova Method 12343-C Sunrise Valley Drive • Res ton, VA 20191 My, (Between Reston tend Fairfax Co. Parkways) ^ Julia Caller Redick, Director 703-715*8366^ Drama for the Stage Frightened. Learn to get up on stage, Aug 17-18, 7-9 p.m., Loudoun Valley Community Center, (540) 338-4122. Theatre Members and production dates of the Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance •Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. Curtain— 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday only. Tickets $5, $4.50 per ticket for 10 or more; season tickets, eight plays for $32/5 plays for $22. (301) 3203268 (information), (301) 320-5331 (reservation): — “Scrapbook,” nowMay 24. — “The Further Adventures of Maide Marian,” June 13-July 19. — “The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington,” Aug. 1 - Sept. 6. •Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT), Wesley Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, VA 22308. Curtain — 8 p.m. and 3 p.m. (matinee); Tickets $10, $8 students and seniors. Musicals $12 and $8 students and seniors. Auditions at Wesley Hall Aldersgate UMC. (703) 780-1377 or (703) 360-9019 (information), (703) 7808577 (reservations): — “I Remember Mama” audition, Sgpt. 5, 6. Performance Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 7-8, 13-15, 20-21. •The Arlington Players, Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 126 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA Curtain—8p.m., 2:30 p.m. (matinee). Tickets—$11, $9 students and seniors; season $35, $31 students and seniors; group rate $9/$7 for 10 or more people. Auditions at Gunston Arts Music Masters Where you’ll love •»*«? m #». to play. , ializing in mi^pic instruction group/i ■ rivate a nt^ly student perforfnan lar an % JffS. f;? steal music • t \ i m -V . \ • Speciapeach 703 812

Center, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington, VA (703) 5491063 (Information), (703) 549-1063 (reservations): — “Crazy for You,” May 15-17, 22-24, 29-30. — “Arcadia,” summer production at Theatre 1, Gunston Arts Center. Audition — May 18-20. Performance — July 10-12, 17-19, 24-25. •British Embassy Players, British Embassy Rotunda, 3100 Mass. Ave., Washington, D.C., 20008. Curtain — 8 p.m., 2 p.m. (matinee). Tickets — $10 (play), $18 (musical). Auditions and rehearsals at St. Luke’s Church, • Wisconsin and Calvert St., N.W., Washington, D.C. (703) 271-0172 (reservations): — “34th Old Time Music Hall,” June 5-20. — “Romeo and Juliet,” auditions July/August 1998; performances October 1998. •Castaways Repertory Theatre, A.J. Ferlazzo Building Auditorium, 15941 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Curtain 8 p.m. Tickets — $8, $6 (seniors and students); season $20; group rate $6 for 10 or more. (703) 494-3543 (information), (703) 590-1019 (reservations): — “Moon Over Buffalo,” May 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 2930. •CAST. (Community Alliance Supporting Theatre) in McLean, Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Drive, McLean, VA 22101. Curtain — 8 p.m., 2 p.m. (matinee). Tickets — $13.50, $12.50 (seniors and students); group rates available. (703) 790-9223 (information): — “Brigadoon,” May 2931, June 5-7, 12-13. •Dominion Stage, Gunston Arts Center, Theatre One, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington, VA 22206. Curtain — 8 p.m., 2 p.m. (Saturday matinee). Tickets for musicals: $12, $10 (seniors and students); tickets for plays $11, $9 (seniors and students); season tickets $33, $27 (seniors and students); group rate $1 off for 25plus people. Auditions at Gunston Arts Center, (703) 683-0502: — “Will Rogers Follies,” May 29, 30, June 5-6, 11-13 •Elden Street Players of Herndon, Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Business Park, Spring Street, Herndon, VA Curtain—8 p.m., 7 p.m. (Sundays). Tickets for plays— $10, $8 (seniors and students); tickets for musicals $12, $10 (seniors and students); season ticket $42. Auditions at 7:30 p.m. at the Industrial Strength Theatre. (703) 481-5930: — “Steambath,” June 5 6,12-14,19-21,26-27. — “The Isle of Anyplace” (Children’s Theatre), June 13-14, 2021, 27-28. — “Gypsy,” audition May 16-17; perform: Aug. 7-8, 13-14, 15-16, 20-23, 2729. •Encore Players, Marco Polo Restaurant, 245 Maple Ave., W. (Route 123), Vienna. Curtain — 8 p.m. (dinner 6:45 p.m.); Sunday 6 p.m. (dinner 4:45 p.m.). Tickets — $25, $23 (seniors and students); group tickets — $23 for 10 plus people. Auditions are at Marco Polo Restaurant. (703) 866-5333. (Do not call Marco Polo for Encore reservations or information): — Encore’s “One-Act Festival,” June 5, 6, 12,13. •Fauquier Community Theatre, Vint Hill Theatre, Harrison Road, Vint Hill Farms Station, Warrenton; mail P.O. Box 3046, Warrenton, Old Town Herndon's New Artistic Rubber Stamp, Stationery and Accessories Store (100 stamp companies, lots of scrapbooking & calligraphy supplies!) 719 Pine Street • Phone 78-STAMP (787-8267) (directly across from The Black-Eyed Susan) Hours: Tues.-Thurs. Ua.m.-6p.m. Fridays - lla.m.-8p.m. Sat. - lla.m-5p.rn. Classes held throughout the week and on Sundays & Mondays when the store is closed! Join us for our upcoming classes in Intro to I Stamping, Calligraphy, Museum of Modem Rubber "Monthly Masterpiece" Classes, Scrapbooking, Popcorn & Movie Nights and more! Cottage &fcJVrt k Clifton House Shoppes > • 12644 Chapel Road Historic Clifton, Virginia (703)502-8585 • Thomas Ktnkade's Artwork • Harbour Lights Lighthmjse • Lena Liu’s Artwork • June McKenna Santas • Bradford Exchange Plates • Dept. 56 Villages & Smmhabies • Cat's Meow Village • Lefton Lighthouses • Roman Seraphim Classics Angels • Harmony Kingdom Boxes • Pipka Santas 6* Angels • Margaret Furlong • Other Gifts & Collectibles Classes: Quarterly, Yearly, Summer I

VA 20188. Curtain — 8 p.m., 2 p.m. (matinee). Auditions Vint Hill Theatre. Tickets for plays — $10, $8 (seniors and students); tickets for musicals — $12, $10 (seniors and students); season tickets — $45, $35 (seniors and students); group rates — 10plus people. (540) 3498760: — “All My Sons,” May 13-14, 20-22, 27-29. — “The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd,” May 1-2, 8-10, 15-17. •Great Falls Players, the Grange (fall season), 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066; The Alden Theatre (winter and spring season), 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA 22101. Curtain — 8 p.m. Tickets — $9, $7 (seniors and students); group rates — $6 for 15 plus people. (703) 759-6224. — “Witness for the Prosecution,” May 1-2, 8-9. •Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Curtain — 8 p.m., 3 p.m. (matinee). Tickets for plays — $13 (Friday and Saturday), $10 (Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and senior citizens), $9 (under 18 Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday). Tickets for musicals — $15 (Friday and Saturday), $12 (Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and for senior citizens), $11 (under 18 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday); group rates available Right in our back yard •Reston Community Players, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191. Curtain — 8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (matinee). Tickets for play — $9 (Saturday), $8 (Friday evenings and matinees), $6 (seniors and students); Tickets to musicals — $10 (Saturday), $9 (Friday evenings and matinees), $7 (seniors and students); season tickets — $32 (Saturday), $28 (Friday evenings and matinees) $22 (seniors and students). Auditions at RCP Rehearsal Hall, 264 Sunset Business Park, Herndon, (at the end of the Fairfax County Parkway) 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. (703) 435-2707 or (703) 860-1879 (information); (703) 476-1111 (reservations two weeks before opening): — “Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet,” May 1-2, 8-9, 15-17. —"The King and I,” audition August; performance October. Wednesday and Thursday. Auditions at the Little Theatre. (703) 548-8951 (audition billboard), (703) 683-5778 (information), (703) 683-0496 (reservations): — “The Mousetrap,” now through May 9. — “Life with Father,” June 5-27. — “Fiddler on the Roof,” audition June 6-7; perform July 24-Aug. 15. •Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre, Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308. Curtain 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. matinee. Tickets $6. (703) 360-0686. •Northern Virginia Theater Alliance’s Annual One-Act Festival, Reston Greentree '» Used Books Collectikle* C ivil War, Military and Political Memorabilia Coi«. *> Priat. '*> Vintage Toy., Jewelry, Tool. & More. B*OWSf*S WHOOMif fR££ COffiiAtA! Free Parking *v UohJ Wednesday ()|>en til 8 Friday 10409 Main Street #v Old Town Fairfax 6919095 i Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191. (703) 256-7206 (information), (703) 4761111 (reservations): Festival held In July; call for dates. •NOVA Woodbridge, Northern Virginia Community CollegeWoodbridge, 15200 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Curtain — 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. (matinee). Tickets—$3-$7 suggested donation. (703) 878-5750 or (703) 878-5715. •Pied Piper Theatre (Center for the Arts), performs at various locations in Centreville, Manassas, Woodbridge. Curtain — 7:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Tickets — $6, advance sales $5; season tickets $12 for 3 musicals; group rate $4 for eight-plus people. (703) 330-ARTS. — “Beauty and the Beast,” April or May. •Port City Playhouse, Career Center Theatre, T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St., Alexandria, VA Curtain — 8 p.m. Tickets — $9, $7 (seniors and students); season tickets $27, $21 (seniors and students). Auditions at Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria. (703) 838-9303: — “Durang, Durang,” May 1-2 ,8-9,12,15, 16. •Prince William Little Theatre, Linton Hall School, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Manassas. Curtain — 8 p.m., 3 p.m. (matinee). Tickets for plays — $9, $7 (seniors and students); tickets for musicals — $10, $8 (seniors and students); season tickets — $30; $24 (seniors and students); group rate — $1 reduction for 10-plus people. (703) 330-7796: — “Sylvia,” now through May 3. — “Bustop,” audition TBA; performance October and November 1998. •Springfield Community Theatre, St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 6320 Hanover Ave., Springfield, VA 22150. Curtain — 8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (matinee). Tickets — $10, $8. Auditions at St. Christopher’s. (703) 8666238: — “Dandelion Wine,” May 1-2, 8-10, 15-17, 22-23. — “Joseph and the PAINT your own POTTERY rake your own gifts and tableware • birthday parties and activities for KIDS / ‘ special youp rates • open 7 days, free parking / *Two-for-one pointing weekdays/ Oreaf Mother s Day gifts / 703-218-2**1 10<17 Main St. Fairfax

Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” audition May 18-19; performances July 10-11, 17-19, 24-25, 31, Aug. 1, 7-8. — 8th Annual AIDS Benefit, audition July 1314; performance Aug. 1416,21-23. •Tapestry Theatre Company, performance space TBA. Tickets — $8, $6 (seniors and students); group rates $6 for 10 plus people. (703) 971-7633: — “Danger at Devil’s Bend,” July 3-5, 10-12, 1719, 24-26. — “Romeo arid Juliet,” auditions mid-July; performances Oct. 2-4, 9-12, 1719, 24-26. •Vienna Theatre Company, Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna, VA 22180. Curtain — 8 p.m., 2 p.m. (matinee). Ticket for musical $9, $8 (seniors and students); tickets for play — $8, $7 (seniors and students). (703) 281-7160 (information only, no reservations taken): — “South Pacific,” May 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 Community theater Other area theater groups and venues include: • Burke Centre Players: Janet Bordeaux, president. P.O. Box 287, Burke, VA 22015. •Carriage House Theatre, (703) 777-3174, April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26: presents A Musical Revue, $15, Friday/Saturday, Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6:30 p.m. •Fauquier Community Theatre, The Theater on Harrison Road, (540) 349-6088: Performs four or five shows a year in addition to youth shows. •The Good Shepherd Players: Jim Kahrl, chairman. 5722 Oak Fern Court, Burke, VA 22015-2310. (703) 323-6724. •Growing Stage, Hillsboro, (540) 338-5367. The TheatreSports Match. Hosted by the Growing Stage, takes place May 22 at Loudoun Valley Community Center. The cost is $3. •Interactive Theater Company: Kim Cramer, 1221 Mottrom Drive, McLean, VA 22101. (703) 848-2632. •Lazy Susan Dinner Theater: Carol Kaldenbach, manager. Drawer O, Woodbridge, VA 22194. (703) 494-6311. •Lucketts Community Center, (703) 771-5281. • McLean Community Center, Alden Theater: 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. (703) 790-0123. •Middleburg Players, (540) 592-3813. •Morven Park, Leesburg, (703) 451-4492, (703) 777-0099, (703) 7772414, The Potomac Celtic Festival takes place June 20-21 Music, dance, storytelling, poetry, theater workshops, crafts, food and beverages, Scottish athletics, children’s activities, living history, genealogy and historical info, import and specialty vendors, hayrides. Morven Park International Equestrian Center on Tutt Lane (off U.S. 15, north of Leesburg). •Reston Community Center: 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. (703) 4764500. •Rising Star Productions: (703) 7131329. •The Russell School of Ballet, 14119-0 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly, (703) 803-1055. •Saints & Cynics of St. Dunstans: William Butcher, president. 6208 Nelway Drive, McLean, VA 22101. (703) 356-6003. •Spotlight Children’s Theater of Northern Virginia: 2129 Twin Mill LET US HELP YOU PUT A LITTLE BOUNCE. .BACK. US YOUR STEP ! Bring this ad to the JAZZERCISE EITMESS CENTER OE MCLEAN ! I I and receive 30 days of unlimited classes for only $40 (regular- I I I ly $75). for class information, please call 703-306-0646. Offer I I ■ for new customers only, valid only at ■ this location, not valid with any other | offer. Offer expires 5/13/98. THE JAZZERCISE FITNESS CENTER OF MCLEAN, making fitness fun. No initiation or membership fees, no sessions, no stress. Lots of classes, easy to follow movement, extensively trained instructors. It's fun, effective, convenient, and affordable. Why don't you do it right now? JAZZERCISE-FITNESS CENTER OF MCLEAN 6867 Elm Street. Suite 100. McLean (3 buildings from Post Office) 703-306-0646 • Workooks • Travel Activities • Games • Maps • Puzzles • Science Projects • Art Activities • Brain Teasers AND Summer Reading! Full Line of Teacher Resources (10% Off for Accredited Teachers) g. whillihers QUALITY TOYS & BOOKS PLUS TEACHER SUPPLIES Oak Springs Plaza • Warrenton. VA (Giant Shopping Center) 347-7563

Lane, Oakton. (703) 6206054. •Sterling Playmakers, Sterling Community Center, (703) 437-1387. Aug. 7-Aug. 15 “Alice in Wonderland”; Musical for children. $7 per person. Shakespeare in the Park, various dates during the summer. •The Theatre, 291 Gay St., P.O. Box 322, Washington, VA 22747, Wendy Weinberg, (540) 675-1253, e-mail: theatre VA@aol .com: Entertainment/arts. Provides weekly programs of music, drama, movies, plays, musical competitions and visiting artists. Also Smithsonian series, NAAC movie series and other special musical series. •Theater of the First Amendment: George Mason University’s professional theater company. Performances are at TheatreSpace, located in the Center for the Arts com plex. TFA office, (703) 9932195. Box office for ticket sales, (703) 993-8888. •Vienna Community Center/Vienna Theatre Company: 120 Cherry St., Vienna. (703) 255-6360. •Young Actors Theatre of Reston: Cheri Danaher, arts education director and Leila Gordon, performing arts director, Reston Community Center. 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. (703) 476-4500. Puppet Shows •Bob Brown Puppet Productions: Judy Brown, general manager. 1415 S. Queen St., Arlington, VA 22204. (703) 920-1040. •Carousel Puppets, Sterling Annex, 1115 W. Church Road, (703) 4449426. •Kaydee Puppets, a series of shows in Loudoun libraries, funded by the Loudoun Library Foundation. Shows are scheduled for the following COUNCIL TH^ARTSof HERNDON Hayrides The Herndon Blues Test June 20th Herndon Blues Fest will be held Saturday, June 20, 1998; from 5pm to 10 pm at Frying Pan Park, comer of West Ox Road (Rt 608) and Centreville Raod (Rt 657), Herndon, VA. Free to the public. The music is all acoustic blues. The perfomers include: Cephas & Wiggins, Ann Rabson, Catfish Hodge, Mary Flower and Ray Kaminsky. Concert is produced by the Council for the Arts of Herndon For more Infomiatlon 703-689-9535 Come loin us for this Fun Family event days and times: — Eastern Loudoun Regional Library, Sterling, (703) 444-3228, 3:30 p.m. July 29. — Lovettsville Library, (540) 882-5824, July 28, 7 p.m. — Middleburg Library, (703) 687-5730, July 28 at 11 a.m. — Purcellville Library, (540) 338-7235, 1:30 p.m. July 28. — Rust Library, Leesburg, (703) 777-0323, 3:30 p.m. July 28. — Sterling Library, (703) 430-9500, 1:30 p.m. July 29. Poetry •Heart and Soul Poetry Salon, meets third Thursday of each month on first floor of the Reston Police building, Bowman Towne Drive, 7-9:30 p.m., (703) 391-5667 or mowriter@aol.com: Founder specializes in poetry to musical ('BCighty’s BRITISH CAFE / NOW \ f SERVING!! 1 English Breakfast \ Every Sunday J from 11 am ^ Shepherd’s Pie, (iomish Pasties, Scotch Kggs, Bangers & Mash, Full Afternoon Teas & lots more. Offering: - Hot & Cold Luncheons r - Daily ft Specials - Afternoon Teas ~ Fresh Cream Cakes I r,Al IN UK V^ARKY UlT | 42495 John Mosby Hwv. (Route 50) Chantilly, Virginia (5 Miles wesJ of HUKi 703-327-3543 Fax vourutfcr 703-327-2597 Tues.Sjt. 11:30-5:30 • Sun. 115 accompaniment, enjoys angry young poets. Attendance approximately 15-20 Host: Matthew Owen. •IOTA Restaurant, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, (703) 522-8340: Open mike and featured readers on second or certain Sundays. Call the restaurant first to make sure it’s going on. Host: Miles David Moore. •Lave l oets Society, Duncan Library in Alexandria, 2501 Commonwealth Ave., contact Barbara Nicely at (703) 838-4296: Meets first Monday and third Tuesday of each month from 7-8:45 P-m. * •Poetry Society of Virginia (Northern Virginia Chapter/Jazz & Poetry), Palladio’s Cafe in Arlington, contact Stuart Nottingham, (703) 3604267: Group meets the fourth or last Thursday of each month. Features musicians and poets, open mike and featured readers. •Poets Anonymous, Red, Hot and Blue restaurant, 4150 Chain Bridge Road, City of Fairfax, contacts are Sam Hurst at Samuel.Hurst@faa.dot.gov or (703) 569-4887 or Jean Russell at JRUSTLEl@aol.com or (703) 239-0960: Group meets second Saturday of each month 2-4 p.m. A diverse group of all ages that raises money for Children’s Hospital by selling its annual anthologies. Attendance is approximately 20-30. Atmosphere is informal. •Reston Community Center, Colts Neck Road, Hunters Woods Center, Reston, (703) 476-4500. Group meets first or certain Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Call first to make sure they’re meeting. Host is Bradley Strahan. •St. Elmo’s Cafe, Alexandria, contact Jean Leyman at (703) 548-9127: Group meets first Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. Open reading and featured readers.

Instrumental music •American Children of SCORE (String, Choral, Orff and Recorder Ensemble), SCORE Music School, The Plains, (540) 253-7460: A children’s musical ensemble with 50 participants; the group performs several concerts a year. •Bluemont Concert Series, Concerts will be June through August in downtown Leesburg on the old county courthouse lawn; in Middleburg at the Community Center lawn; at Cascades’ Lowes Island Center; and at CountrySide Parkway Pool Center, with other locations to be determined. (703) 777-6306, Cascades; (703) 406-0820, CountrySide; Leesburg, (703) 777-0519; Middleburg, (540) 6878888; South Riding, (703) 327-4390. •Bluemont Summer Concert Series, Culpeper Street in Warrenton, (703) 777-6306: Saturday evenings during the summer months, bands of every variety are hosted on the courthouse lawn. Small admission charge. •City of Fairfax Band, Fairfax, (703) 7570220: Ray Abell, president. Ninety-five piece concert band, seven ensembles. • English Handbell Ringers, Saint Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, (703) 978-3500 or (703) 978-7710: Performs concerts in Fairfax area, especially during holidays. Nancy Cappel, director of music. • Fairfax West Music Fellowship, 502 Woodshire Lane, Herndon. (703) 742-8468, (703) 7599651: Home of the Piano Ensemble and Monster Concert. Jimille Beard, president, Sandra Isaacs, Times File Photo/Allison Shelley SWINGING WITH THE STARS: For Sallie and John Ventresco, dancing at the swing class at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg is all about having fun. membership chair. Association of independent music teachers that sponsors student recitals. •Fairfax County Symphony Orchestra, (703) 642-7200: Performs classical music concerts throughout Fairfax. Performs educational programs for schools. Conductor William Hudson. Cindy Schelhorn, executive director. • 1 he George Washington University Virginia Campus, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, 20147-2604. (703) 729-8300. In concert and conversation arts and cultural series, chamber music, jazz. •Great Falls Concert Series/Amadeus Orchestra P.O. Box 543, Great Falls. (703) 759-5334: Classical music series performed at venues throughout Fairfax County. Concerts feature major solo artists and Amadeus Orchestra, a professional ensemble. Performs educational programs for schools. Timothy Rowe, artistic director. •Great Falls Chamber Music Association, 980 Millwood Road, Great Falls. (703) 759-2611: Robert R. Kehoe, president. •Hillsboro Concert Series, Old Stone School, (540) 668-6927. Sponsored by the Hillsboro Community Association. •Kings Park Concert Band, rehearses Tuesday evening at Fairfax Villa School, (703) 430-9566: Jan Bender, contact. Perform concerts throughout the year; membership open without audition for adults with previous music experience. •Loudoun Concert Band, 20974 Rootstown Terrace, Ashburn, (703) 729-9486. May 2, Loudoun Concert Band plays Music From Different Lands at Broad Run High School. This is the final band concert of the season. •The Loudoun Symphony Cindy Hollister, managing director, 6 Royal St., S.W., Leesburg. (703) 771-8287. A 65-member full symphonic orchestra. Four-concert (October-May) subscription series available. Classical, chamber music and pops. •McLean Orchestra (703) 893-8646: Adult and youth orchestras, qualify by audition. Conductor is Col. Arnald Gabriel. •McLean symphony, 1350 Beverly Road, No. 115-172, McLean. (703) 448-8088: Conductor is Dingwall Fleary. Jim Price is contact. •Merrie Recorders Consort, 7217 Wayne Drive, Annandale, 22003. (703) 573-1740: Mark McDowell, director. •Mill Run Dulcimer Band, (703) 941-1071: Keith Young, manager. • Mount Vernon Orchestra, P.O. Box 120, Mount Vernon, VA 22121, (703) 799-8229. •Northern Virginia Ragtime Society, P.O. Bo: 494, Downtown Station, Manassas, VA 22110, (703) 791-3063: Dale Hooper, president. •Northern Virginia Youth Symphony Association, 4026 Hummer Road, Annandale, VA 22003. (703) 642-8051: Sue Overslaugh, contact. •Piedmont Regional Orchestra, Fauquier or Liberty High School in Fauquier County, (540) 3477349: Community orchestra performs three or four concerts a year; everything from classical to Gershwin. •Sterling Community Center, (703) 430-9480, April through May Saturdays, concerts in the Park; October through May, First Friday, country west ern dance. •Very Special Arts, Virginia/Loudoun County, 1 Harrison St., S.E., 4th Floor, Leesburg. (703) 7770343. Workshops and performances, bell choir. •Vienna Community Band, (703) 277-1229 (office), (703) 560-7118 (home): John Otten, contact. •Virginia Chamber Orchestra, 4026 Hummer Road, Annandale. (703) 642-0862: Robert Schwaner,

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contact. •Washington Balalaika Society, (703) 241-8698: Richard Hulan, contact. •Waterford Concert Series, Waterford Old School, (540) 882-3018. Sunday, May 17, 4 p.m. Elisabeth Adkins, violin, Edward Newman, piano; Beethoven’s and Brahms’ sonatas. Call for other events, times. Vocal music •Alexandria Choral Society, P.O. Box 406, Alexandria, VA 22313. (703) 548-4734: Kerry Krebill, artistic director. •Alexandria Harmonizers, 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria, (703) 836-0969. •The Americana Stage E-mail: ctmktgdir@aol.com. Roots, original, and traditional music. •Blue Ridge Excellent local opera •Virginia Opera, 9840 Main St., Fairfax, (703) 352-7515: Regarded as one of the nation’s best regional opera companies, it ranks 15th in size among the 124 American and Canadian opera companies in Opera America. It is known for presenting America’s finest young singers and for the musical and dramatic integrity of its productions. The “official opera company of the commonwealth,” it hosts performances in Fairfax, Richmond and Norfolk. Fairfax performances are conducted at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Barbershoppers, (540) 347-7447: The group performs at social, civic and business activities throughout the year. • Celebration Singers, 10313 Henderson Road, Fairfax Station, (703) 4250880: An all-female choral group. Anne Miller, contact. •The Centreville chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, (703) 968-0230: Meets every Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. in the music room at Centreville Elementary School on Green Trails Boulevard. All meetings and rehearsals are open to the public. Auditions for membership. Peter Baum, contact. •Fairfax Choral Society, 4110 Yerkes Place, Annandale, (703) 978-2872: Toni Breiter, contact. •Fairfax Jubil-Aires, (703) 968-4292: Barbershop Quartet music. Mike Huddleston, contact. •Folk Club of RestonHerndon, Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon, (703) 437-7766: Live acoustic music, preceded by social hour and followed by open mike. •George Mason University Symphonic Chorus, Chamber Singers, Chorale and Vocal Jazz groups, George Mason University, Music Dept. (Mail Stop 3E3) 4400 University Drive. Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 993-1387: Open to students and non-students. Stanley Engebretson, director and head of the Choral Division at GMU, contact. •The George Washington University Virginia Campus 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn VA 20147-2604. (703) 729-8300. In Concert and Conversation Arts & Cultural Series, holiday concerts with operatic vocals. Open for Lunch 11:30-3 & Dinner 5-11 V -W' RIM CUISINE An exotic and imaginative blend of the m ® ethnic cuisines of the Pacific Rim —> Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, Polynesian, Indonesian, Japanese — impeccably K ented in an enchanting environment nni i Aftemowi High Tea • Classes in Our Demonstration Kitchen Late Iflght Ugh! Dining • Featured Cui$ine$& Guest Chefs Outdoor Terrace Dining by the lotos Porid • Sunday Brunch Multi-Cultural Entertainment Events \ i Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling ♦ (703) 404-5500 Cascades mPotorra Run Plaza across from NVCC) Private Dininii Room • Corpor.ite/C.roui) Events • Caterine/Carry-out L»:

•Golden China Restaurant, 1039 Edwards Ferry Road, Battlefield Shopping Center, Leesburg, (703) 779-0998. Dinner Theater/Opera, Three Chinese operas, “The Tiger Trainer,” “Liang Hong Yu Drills Her Troops” and “The Monkey King Uproar in Dragon’s Palace” are performed annually at The Golden China Restaurant in Leesburg to ring in the Chinese New Year. The operas are performed by the Washington Chu Shan Chinese Opera Institute. There is also an opera workshop for children. •The Loudoun Chorale P.O. Box 781, Purcellville, VA 20134. (540) 338-6601. New members accepted September and January. Three to four concerts per year, performing the great choral literature. 60-70 members. Cliff Thomson, music director; Richard Mann, contact. •Loudoun Master Singers, Leesburg, (703) 858-0122. 43445 Postrail Square. May 30, Loudoun County Master Singers perform “A Tribute to Leonard Bernstein” including “Chichester Psalms” and music from “West Side Story.” St. James Episcopal Church, Leesburg. 8 p.m. $7 per adult; $5 per child. •Master Works Chorus & The National Chamber Singers, P.O. Box 34677, Bethesda, MD 20827, (301) 840-0008: Perform in Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and the District. Stanley Engebretson, contact. •McLean Choral Society, P.O. Box 6614, McLean, VA 22106. (703) 356-SING: Donald Richardson, musical director. Performing for more than 15 years. No auditions required. •McLean Youth Chorus, P.O. Box 6614, McLean, 22106, (703) 356 SING: Judy Richer, director. Open to youngsters in grades 3-8. 'Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation 22 Light St., Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21202. (410) 539-6656. http://www.charm.net/~mid arts. Administers fellowships for the performing and visual arts. •Middleburg Community Center, (540) 687-5484, May 10, 3 p.m. Fred Fox Gospel Singers. •Mormon Choir, 6933 Espey Lane, McLean, VA 22101-5456. (703) 821-2989: 100 voice choir, presenting 18-20 concerts per season, Gene Morian, conductor. •Musica Antiqua, 3411 Greentree Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041. (703) 671-8761: Vocal and instrumental music. John Guillory, contact. •Musica Concordia, 1419 Belcastle Court, Reston, VA 20194. (703) 435-5000: Small vocal ensemble specializing in Renaissance and early American music. Auditions by appointment. James W. Keefe, president. •New Dominion Chorale, RO. Box 6691, McLean, VA 22101, (703) 442-9404: 200-voice chorus giving concerts throughout the Northern Virginia area. Tom Beveridge, music director. •Reston Chorale, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, (703) 742-9194: The 110voice chorale has been singing in the Reston area for 30 years. Frederick Wygal, director. Dino Salin, manager. •Springfield Chorale, (703) 250-7096: Robert S. Webb, director. •Vienna Choral Society, P.O. Box 650, Great Falls, VA 22066. (703) 430-8680: Excellent 50-voice, non-audition community chorus. Robert Leggett, director. •Vienna Light Opera Company, (703) 281-2570: jp* vj^untt (Jaffi, & Qood tf-ood Stop by for a great lunch or relaxing dinner — and don't forget: Live Jazz on the weekend \ (NO COVER CHARGE) / Contemporary American Cuisine served in a unique turn of the century HOUSE ca w: ICE HOUSE We’re sure you'll be pleasedll! 760 Elden St., Herndon, VA • 487-4500 • Metro 471-4256

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Entertainment Dagmar White, artistic director. •Yienna-Falls Chorus/ Sweet Adelines International, (703) 242SING or (703) 759-4063. Robin Sullivan, contact. •VOCE Choral Ensemble, 1559 Inlet Court, Reston, (703) 4353006: Carol Hunter, director. •Western Loudoun Arts Center (540) 3383394. Weekly concert series at the Blue Ridge Cafe, Wednesday 7:30 through May. •World Children’s Choir, 1479 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 201, McLean, VA 22101. (703) 883-0920: 100-voice choir composed of children from more than 20 countries; five divisions for ages 4-18. Own concert series. Special performances at White House and Kennedy Center. Dance •The Cinnamon Tree 1108 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170. (703) 435-3255. Official supplier for the Loudoun Ballet Co., Full range of dance supplies and accessories. •The Dance Academy of Loudoun 705-B E. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20175. (703) 443-1093. Ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance. •Encore Studio of Dance 38 Pidgeon Hill Drive, CountrySide, (703) 444-6451. Classical ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical dance. •Loudoun Ballet Company P.O. Box 916, Leesburg, VA 20178. (703) 771-1522.Classical ballet and modern dance. Professional touring company of the Loudoun School of Ballet. •Loudoun Jazz Dance Company 305-H E. Market St., Leesburg, 20176. (703) 771-3200. Jazz dance. The Loudoun School of Ballet. •Loudoun Taps! 305-H E. Market St., Leesburg, Indulge your Taste for Pun Along with the Best Chinese West of the Orient! W M ... Cheng's: the local favorite for 10 years. Special menus, theme dinners & catering available at Cheng's or at your location. Corporate & group parties welcome. CHENG’O-C?^DE(STAUKANT Lunch: M-F 11:30-3; Sat. 12-3; Sun. Brunch Buffet 11:30-2:30 Dinner: M-F 3-10 pm; Sat. 3-11 pm; Sunday 11:30am -10 pm SjgaSaSgT 703-450-0439 Ristorante Italiano FINE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE Romantic Candlelight Dining Warm, Relaxed, Elegant Atmospnere Regionally known... VEAL CHOP ~ our specialty, the best in the area! Daily Variety of Homemade Pasta, Poultry & Fresh Seafood! Private Parties • Reservations Recommended Gift Certificates • Open 7 Days • Free Parking in Rear 728 Pine Street, Downtown Herndon Biion Appetito! 318-7000

When You're Too Tired To Cook - Call Your Papa! 6 Convenient Locations to Serve You. Delivered Hot & Fresh to Your Door HERNDON STERLING CASCADES RESTON CHANTILLY CENTREVILLE 435-PAPA (7272) 444-PAPA (7272) 421-PAPA (7272) 476-PAPA (7272) 803-PAPA (7272) 266-PAPA (7272) Quality of food and service is our first priority. -Zeynel Uzum, Founder fir Proprietor KAZAN est. 1980 Fine Turkish & Continental Cuisine Washingtonian Award Winner Lamb Dishes and Fresh Seafood Our ll p ' • f;. • • f Famous Doner Kebabs Catering Available I Make l Reservations h Soon for v Mother's Day! 6813 Redmond Drive McLean, VA 734-1960 VA 20176. (703) 771-3200. Tap dance. The Loudoun School of Ballet. •Moving Arts Inc., (540) 347-5073; family-oriented organization that sponsors nationally recognized tour companies to Fauquier County. •Swan Ballet Dance Schools Inc. 22330-A133 Sterling Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20164. (703) 444-4777 or (703) 425-9400. Ballet, tap, jazz (ages 3 to adult, beginner to professional). Swan Ballet Schools Dance Co. Companies, classes •Academy of Dance, 9530 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke, (703) 455-8696, University Mall, Fairfax, (703) 385-8522: Barbara Sheppard, director. •Ballet Academy of Northern Virginia, 905 Hickory Hill Road, Falls Church, (703) 534-1528: Solange Binda-MacLean, director. •Buffa’s Dance Studio Ltd., Burke Village Center, 9570-H Burke Road, Burke, (703) 425-5599. •Center for Ballet Arts, 11215-H Lee Highway, Fairfax, (703) 273-5344. •Classical Ballet Academy of Northern Virginia, 332 Victory Drive, Herndon, (703) 4710750: Cynthia Rudorfer, director. •Conservatory Ballet, 12343-C Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, (703) 7158366: Julia Cziller Redick, director. •Centreville Dance and Fitness Academy, 14215-J Centreville Square, Centreville, (703) 815-3125. •Cranberry Cloggers, McLean, (703) 556-4145: Diane Rose, artistic director. •Creative Dance Center, 14155-E Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly, (703) 3781800. A ReaI FrencIh BisTRO ii\ jUe FIeart of McLean Intimate Dining Room • Cocktails Fine Cuisine • Knowledgeable Service Come Celebrate Mother s Day 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. A menu for the whole family! Make reservations now CAFE TATTI FRENCH EUROPEAN CUISINE * a I ! ! ! Tel: 790-5164 6627 Old Dominion Dr. • McLean Square Mall

•The Dance Studio, 7914 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, (703) 768-5084: Julie Houghton, contact. • Dancin’Unlimited, 4701 Surrey Place, Alexandria, (703) 751-4889: Marilyn York, director. •Danza del Rio Spanish Dance Company, 412 John Marshall Drive, Vienna, (703)281-5571: Joana del Rio, director of Spanish and Flamenco dance. •El Tayrona, (703) 824-9123: Colombian folklore and musical group. Berta Mejia De Chiari, president. •Falls Church School of Ballet, 109 Park Ave., Falls Church, Falls Church, (703) 532-2221: Elizabeth Graetzer, director. •George Mason University Dance Company, Mail Stop 3D4, George Mason University, Fairfax, (703) 993-1114: Marjorie Summerall, dance division. •In Step School of Dance, 9440 Mathy Drive, Fairfax, (703) 323-8304: American social dance, including ballroom, Latin, disco, West Coast swing, and Argentine tango. Singles or couples welcome. Daytime and evening group and private lessons. For private, it’s $40 per hour, and for group, it’s $40 per person for a six-week period. Every Friday night from 8-9 p.m., there are group lessons and a practice party afterwards for $9. • Linda’s Academy of Dance, 9409 Burke Lake Road, Burke, (703) 4251173. •Loudoun School of Ballet 305-H E. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176. (703)771-3200 •Margaret Haddad Studio of classical Ballet, 9911 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, (703) 759-3366: Margaret Haddad, director. •McLean School of Ballet and Jazz, 1437 Emerson Ave., McLean, (703) 356-3048. •Old Dominion Ballet Theater, (703) 821-3248: Alzbeta Pepichova, contact. •Ravel Dance Studio, 10130-G Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, (703) 759-1516. • Reston Institute for the Arts, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, (703) 430-8768: Offers daily dance classes in jazz, tap and beginning ballet and special master classes. A not-for-profit organization, programs developed for all segments of the community. Scholarships available. Variety of performance opportunities throughout the year. Terlene D. TerryTodd, founder and director. •Riverdance, Northern Virginia Center for Dance and Theatre, 23035 Douglas Court, Unit 124, Sterling (703) 318-9770: Professional modern dance company. •Russell School of Ballet and the home of the Fairfax Ballet, 141190 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly, (703) 803-1055: Thomas and Ilona Russell, directors. •Rhythm Street Dance, 289 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, (703) 7098670. •School of Theatrical Dance, Jerene Thomas, contact. (703) 759-5652. •Swan Ballet Dance Schools, Pickett Shopping Center, 9416 Main St., Fairfax, (703) 425-7847; 13655 Chantilly Plaza, Lee Jackson Highway Chantilly, (703) 803-8877; 22330 S. Sterling Blvd., Sterling, (703) 444-4777. •Top Hat Dancers, 10508 Sideburn Court, Fairfax, (703) 978-5154: Donna Dietz, artistic director. •Topkapi Dancers, (703) 471-9069: Barbara Carter, contact. 3 The Best Southern California Mexican Food in the Washington Area! ~ Washingtonian Magazine f Visit us and taste REAL Sonoran Mexican Dishes prepared using REAL fresh & REAL good ingredients! 648 Elden Street • Herndon, VA 471-1156 RESTAURANT RESTAURANT & CATERERS Affordable Southwestern Cooking Since 1975

•Tom Woll & Associates, 3231 Atlantic St., Fairfax, (703) 591-3839: Ballroom dance instruction. Thomas P. Woll, director. •Vienna Dance Academy Inc., 157 Glyndon Street, S.E., Vienna, (703) 938-8294: Julie Pickett, director. •Vienna Dance Academy, 111 Church St., Vienna, mailing address — P.O. Box 315, Vienna, VA 22183; (703) 938-8294. Certified instructors teaching jazz, tap, ballet and ballroom — ages 3 1/2 through adult. Richard Cunningham, director. •Virginia Ballet Company and School Inc., 8001 Forbes Place, Springfield, (703) 321-8009. •Worldgate Studio of Dance, Worldgate Athletic Club, 13037 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, (703) 7429330: Michelle Sarson, director. •Yellow Rose Cloggers of Virginia, 2637 Meadow Hall Drive, Herndon, (703) 478-2294. Night life •America, Tyson’s I Shopping Center, Vienna, (703) 847-6610: The Tbm Cunningham Orchestra, a 16-piece big band, performs every Friday from 9 p.m. to Midnight. Cover charge is $10. Tom and Debra give Sunday night Lindy lessons. Beginning lessons are 7 p.m., and intermediate lessons are 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Period attire suggested. •Backyard Steak House, 13999 Metrotech Drive, (703) 802-6400: Live entertainment. •Balls Bluff Tavern, Leesburg (703) 777-7757. •Blackie’s Steak House, 6710 Commerce St. Springfield, (703) 971-4200: Country line dancing every night of the week and top 40. Cover charge is $5. •Blighty’s Cafe & Tearoom, 42495 John Mosby Highway, Chantilly, (703) 327-3543: Full English breakfast on Sundays, afternoon tea. •Blue Ridge Caffe, Wednesday Night Acoustics, Purcellville, (540) 338-3394. •Breeze way, Purcellville, (703) 338-1964. •Colvin Run Dance Band, Historic Colvin Run Schoolhousag»10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, (703) 430-3342: Dances are Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $8 member, $10 nonmember. Dance lessons from 8-8:50 p.m. and are $4 per person. BYOB. Call for exact dates of dances. •Dance Factory, 954 N. Monroe St., Arlington, (703) 528-9770: Ballroom dance party every Friday, 7-10 p.m., including two full instruction periods during the evening. Admission $8 per person. •Deja Vu, 6710 Commerce St., Springfield, (703) 971-4200: If techno and top 40 are your choice of music, this is the club for you. It has four bars, a balcony with two pool tables and a huge dance floor to Keep the crowd entertained. •Del Rio Comedy Night, Leesburg (703) 7779554. •Feather and Three Dance Studio, 2433 N. Harrison, Arlington, (703) 538-4633: Offers lessons in ballroom dancing. Thursdays are senior citizen dances from 1-3 p.m. for $6. Half-hour lesson and free lunch included. Fridays are open to all, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Admission $9. Sundays are open to all 4-7 p.m. Admission $10, includes buffet. Second Saturday of each month is singles dance. Admission $10. •First Break, pool hall, Sterling (703) 444-2551. •Glory Days, Sterling (703) 430-3456. •Hero’s American Restaurant, (703) 3301534: Live entertainment. •Holiday Inn — Scrooples, Sterling (703) 471-7411 • Kilroy’s, 5250 A&B Port Royal Road, Springfield, (703) 321-7733: Even with a small dance space, people always seem misb pub Since 1980, The Old Brogue has established an Award-Winning reputation for fine food, great entertainment, and friendly patrons in a traditional Irish Pub atmosphere. We offer a nonsmoking room for your dining pleasure. * Live Entertainment 6 nights a Week 4* Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch & Dinner * Sunday Brunch 11:30-3:00 Outdoor Patio Now Open Children's Menu & Senior Citizen Discounts Available On the Corner of Walker Rd. & Georgetown Pike in Great Falls 759-3309

to find a way to move and groove at Kilroy’s. •Magpies Cafe, Middleburg (540) 687-6443. •Nick’s, 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, (703) 7518900: After switching from live bands to a DJ, Nick’s drew an even larger crowd. Theme nights such as Ladies Night and Salsa Night also draw a crowd. •O’Toole’s Roadside Restaurant, 5728 Pickwick Road, Centreville, (703) 222-5171: DJ and dancing. •Paradiso, 7403 Colshire Drive, McLean, (703) 827-2616: Paradiso switches from restaurant to dance club nightly. •P.J. Skidoos, 9908 Lee Highway, Fairfax, (703) 591-4515: People come from miles around just to dance at P.J. Skidoos. It always seems to be packed. One reason could be the no cover charge policy. •The Pub, Sterling (703) 421-3091. •Red Moon Saloon, Holiday Inn at Fair Oaks, (703) 352-2525: Free dance lessons Tuesday through Friday 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays, learn beginning two-step. Wednesdays, learn line dancing. Thursdays, learn West Coast swing. Fridays, learn intermediate twostep. $3 cover charge after 9 p.m. Thursdays through Fridays. Ladies get in free on Thursdays. •Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro, 5762 Union Mill Road, Clifton, (703) 5021084: Live entertainment. •The Shark Club, 14114 Lee Highway, Centreville, (703) 266-1888: Pool tables and a large dance floor, but the dance cages are gone. •Shenandoah Coffeehouse Series Shepherdstown, W.Va., third Saturday OctoberApril and Reston, second Sunday October-April. E taste of Italy/ ttie Country Serving Dinner Wednesday - Saturday: Spm-lOpm Sunday: 4pm - 9pm Private Parties & Catering Available Mozzarella Cheese Made Daily, Pasta, Sauces, Oils & House-Baked Bread Always Available For Carry-Out Route 287 & Church Street Lovettsville, Virginia • 540/822-5705 The Culinaiy Landmark of Virginia! Evans Farm Inn - The Sitting Duck Fub V\ * J fll ffl A In An 18th Century Atmosphere 1696 Chain Bridge Road. McLean, VA (703) 356-8000 mail scs@mediasoft.net and Web site www.vaacoustic.com/sa/venues/cofe- acoustic.com/sa/venues/cofehous. For a comprehensive calendar of acoustic music for the region, visit www.va-acoustic.com/sa •Skinifatz, Route 1, Woodbridge, (703) 5509252: Looking for a place that isn’t crowded? Try Skinifatz with plenty of room for anyone out on the dance floor. •Spanky’s Shenanigan’s Pub, Leesburg (703) 777-2454. •Starbucks Coffee, Cascades Market Place, Sterling, (703) 421-0932. Starbucks offers original, contemporary and traditional acoustic live music every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. The music is diverse, branching from many roots; folk, blues, country, jazz, Celtic and world music. •Studebaker’s of IVsons Corner, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, (703) 356-9333: This club always draws a crowd even with its small dance floor. •Tropix, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, (703) 734-0660: Wanting a different scene? Try Tropix, which is decorated with lush plants and foliage; 1940s movie posters and btown-up comics also adorn the walls. It also has one of the area’s largest dance floors. •Vienna Grille, 146 E. Maple Ave., Vienna, (703) 255-0880: Swing dance every Wednesday night. It is a great place for doing the Lindy Hop. Fine suspended wooden floor, installed by the Potomac Swing Dance Club. Music If music is what moves you, here is a list of area venues and the types of music you’ll find there. •America, 8008 Tyson’s Corner Center, McLean, Your Host; Sergio Domestici, 1 invites you to sample , Virginia's Best Northern Italian Cuisine< i i i RISTORANTE I BONAROTI i Since 1982 Open Lunch & Dinner, Monday thru Friday < Saturday, Dinner Only 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. \ Reservations 281-7550 Private Room Available 428 East Maple Ave., Vienna

DON’T FORGET MOM SUNDAY; MAY 10th. M <§7® Shrimp Cocktail Designer Greens Salad Lobster Newburg or Prime Rib Asparagus Twice Baked Potato Chocolate or Lemon Mousse $19.98 Bring Home a Double Rainbow Pint: Mint Chocolate Chip, French Vanilla Ultra Chocolate, Chocolate Brownie Pecan Fudge, Cappuccino Chocolate Crunch. Corkie’s Bakery Ice Cream & Catering Open Tues. thru Sun. at 11 a.m. 6226 Old Dominion Dr. McLean, VA 22101 (703) 237-8477 Corkie’s Restaurant Open Daily from 8 a.m. (We stop serving breakfast on Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m.) 6238 Old Dominion Dr. McLean, VA221&1 (703) 533-5880 (703) 847-6610: Big band, jazz. •Bad Habits, 5444 Columbia Pike, Arlington, (703) 998-5808: rock-n-roll. •The Barns of Wolf TVap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, (703) 218-6500: all styles. . • Basin Street, 45965 Regal Plaza, Sterling, (703) 404-3300: jazz, blues, rock. •Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, (703) 549-7500: country, folk, rock, pop, world music. •Bistro Bistro Restaurant, 1811 Library Road, Reston, (703) 8346300: jazz, rock. •Blue Parrot, 6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield, (in the Springfield Hilton), (703) 971-8900: jazz, blues, rock. •Blue Ridge Cafe, 743 E. Main St., Purcellville, (540) 338-3394: folk, coun •Club Paradiso, 6124 Franconia Road, Springfield, (703) 922-6222: folk, jazz. •Copper Bit restaurant, 573 Frost Ave., Warrenton, (540) 347-5757: bands, soloists perform Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays. Karaoke every Wednesday night. Cover charge. •Crossroads, 3988 University Blvd., Fairfax, (703) 352-1547: alternative, rock. •Diamonds, 7403 Colshire Drive, McLean, (703) 827-2616: jazz, rock, R&B. •Drum and Strum Coffeehouse, 51 E. Lee St., Warrenton, (540) 3477484: open mike every Thursday, frequent other musical offerings. •Fast Eddie’s, 9687 Lee Highway, Fairfax, (703) 385-7529: rock, blues. •rat iuesday s, 10673 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, 703) 385-5717; rock, blues. •Hopsfrog Tavern, 5745 Burke Centre Parkway, Fairfax, (703) 239-9324: folk, rock. •Ice House Cafe, 760 Flden St., Herndon, (703) 471-4256:jazz. -IOTA, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, (703) 5228340: folk, rock, pop, blues. • Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, (703) 569-5940: rock. •Legends restaurant, 380 Broadview Ave.: (540) 347-9401; performers some weekend nights. •Main Street U.S.A., 7131 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, (703) 750-0777: rock. •mantel street tirill, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, (703) 709-6262: jazz, blues. •McKeever’s, 6625 Old Dominion Boulevard, McLean, (703) 790-9453: folk, Celtic, Irish music. •Mr. Smith’s, 8369 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, (703) 893-5500: rock, jazz, blues, open mike. •Napoleon’s restaurant, Waterloo Street, Warrenton, (540) 347-4300: singers perform weekend nights. Cover charge. •Old Brogue, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, (703) 759-3309; acoustic, folk, jazz, Celtic. •Shenandoah Coffeehouse, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, (703) 476-4500: folk. •Sully’s, 14513 Lee Jackson Highway, Chantilly, (703) 818-9292: rock, blues. •Sunset Grille, 7520 Columbia Pike, Annandale, (703) 658-0928: rock, country. •Tortilla Factory Restaurant, 648 Elden St., Herndon, (703) 437-7766: folk. •T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main Street, Fairfax, (703) 591-9292: rock, jazz, blues. •Vienna Grille, 146 E. Maple Ave., Vienna, (703) 255-0800: blues, jazz, R&B, rock. Sports bars Where fans watch •Ashburn Pub, 44110 Ashburn Village Blvd., Ashburn, (703) 724-0755: Features several televisions, a satellite and grub. •Damon’s Clubhouse,

7027 Manchester Boulevard, Franconia, (703) 719-0670: 16 televisions, four giant screens (with satellite dishes), and good native food. •Grevey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 8130 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, (703) 560-8530: Owned by former Washington Bullet Kevin Grevey, it features a large outdoor patio, a long bar (with six televisions behind it), and Saturday and Sunday brunch menus. •Petitbon’s American Grill & Bar, 2910 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton, (703) 281-3800; 5179 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church; (703) 379-9228; and 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, (703) 527-7501: Owned by Ritchie Petitbon, former Redskins coach. Eight televisions, football and basketball photos and memorabilia. Large portions for under $20. Famous for its brunch. •Sam’s Place, 9984 Main St., Fairfax, (703) 691-1550: 70-seat room with four televisions, one big screen, with entrees such as Polish sausage, burgers and steamed-spiced shrimp. •The Shade Tree Restaurant & Sports Pub, 14101 Saint German Drive, Centreville, (703) 830-7177: Home to Pittsburgh Steelers’ faithful, featuring large tables with sports memorabilia, nine televisions with three satellites, a video game, and affordable pub grub. • Spanky’s Shenanigan’s Pub, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg, (703) 478-1000: A warm Irish bar, also features a coffee bar. While the Redskins have a lock on most of the football fans in this area, there are a few places that cater to the fans of some of those “other” teams. Tokyo Comes To You! Sushi Bar • Finest Japanese Cuisine Cooking in Front of You • Plus Entertainment I H-tr It n~.. ^ u-IF-1 Herndon 150 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 318-9424 Crystal City 2301 S. Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 418-2345 Manassas 7911 Cenireville Rd. Yorkshire, VA Coming Soon Ijite Winter THE THREE PIGS 1394 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, VA Vft/VlcUM 703-356-1700 •Buffalo Bills: Grevey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 8139 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, (703) 560-8530. •Carolina Panthers: J.R.’s Stockyards Inn, 8130 Watson Street, Tysons Corner, (703) 893-3390. •Chicago Bears: Whitey’s Restaurant, 2761 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, (703) 525-9825. • Dallas Cowboys: Tino’s Sports Lounge, 9715 Lee Highway, Fairfax, (703) 385-9774. •Detroit Lions: Petitbon’s American Bar & Grill, 2910 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton, (703) 2813800. • Green Bay Packers: This Is It, 6585 Backlick Road, Springfield, (703) 866-0860. • Miami Dolphins: Bad Habits Bar & Grille, 5444 Columbia Pike, Arlington, (703) 998-5808. • New England Patriots: Murphy’s grand Irish Pub, 713 King St., Alexandria, (703) 548-1717. •Oakland Raiders: Whitey’s Restaurant, 2761 N. Washingtoh Blvd., Arlington, (703) 525-9825. • Philadelphia Eagles: Bad Habits Bar & Grille, 5444 Columbia Pike, Arlington, (703) 998-5808. •Pittsburgh Steelers: Shade Tree Restaurant & Sports Pub, 14101 Saint Germain Drive, Centreville, (703) 830-7177 and J.J. Muggs, 4531 Duke St., Alexandria, (703) 823-2777. •All NFL Games: The Rock, 717, 6th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. (across from the MCI Center), (202) 842-7625; Fanatics Sports & Billiards, 1520 K St., N.W., Washington, D.C., (202) 638-6800; Summer’s Restaurant, N. Court House Road, Arlington, (703) 528-8728. Major venues •George Mason o p E N 7 D A Y S A V\ E E K ltsA Family Restaurant ANTHONY'S Restaurant & Sports Bar Greek, Italian, & American Cuisine 7234 Centreville Road • Manassas, VA 3 Miles South Of 28/29 • Across From Laws Auction Pizza • Subs • Gyros • Sandwiches • Burgers • Lamb • Veal • Pasta • Seafood • Vegetarian • Children's Menu fc A T I N OR c A R R Y O U T 361*1230 Also Visit Us At: 309 W. Broad St. Falls Church ,VA 532-0100 Major Credit Cards Accepted ! 15% OFF i ENTIRE CHECK I I With this ad thru 5/31/98 I | not valid with any other often or ■ ^ specials or on holidays. j • 1*5% OFF • i ENTIRE CHECK ! | With this ad thru 3/31/98 j ■ not valid with any other offers or ■ J specials or on holidays. J

University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Box office 993-8888. •George Mason University Patriot Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. (703) 9933000. •Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, near Manassas. (703) 754-6400: Outdoor entertainment facility, featuring national and international perform6rS « Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. (703)255-1860 (information). (703) 2186500 (tickets): Summer season performances at Filene Center. Winter/spring performances at The Barns, on Trap Road on the south side of the Dulles Toll Road. Taste of the grape •Vintage Virginia *98, June 13-14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (rain or shine). Great Meadow Field Events Center in The Plains. 1-800-277-CORK (2676), vintagevirginia.com/wine. The 17th annual wine festival of the Virginia Wineries Association, features the best Virginia wines, fine cuisine from more than 30 area restaurants, music, wine and food seminars, a fine arts and crafts show and a children’s area. •23rd Annual Virginia Wine Festival Aug. 2223, Great Meadow Equestrian Center, The Plains: (410) 267-6711. $15 in advance or $18 at the gate includes wine glass and unlimited sampling. Wineries Each winery has special events during the year; call for times, details. • Breaux Vineyards, Hillsboro, (540) 668-6299. Approximately 45 minutes outside of Washington, D.C. Virginia’s newest winery is expected to have opened April 18. Wine tastings and winery tours. 13876 Harpers Ferry Road, (540) 668-6299. The vineyard is open for tours and tastings from 11 am-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 15 p.m. on Sundays. •Loudoun Valley Vineyards, Waterford, (540) 882-3375. 38638 Old Wheatland Road. •Naked Mountain Vineyard, Route 688 (mile and a half north of Interstate 66), Markham, (540) 364-1609: Tours and tastings, Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. •Tarara Winery, Lucketts/Leesburg, (703) 771-7100. TGIF evenings are July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 (every Friday). Light fare and wine s> ecials. Music, tours, tastings :T-8 p.m. Free. • Willowcn ' ft Fw Vineyards, 38906 Gilead Read. Lee- • (703) 777-81. is the 23rd annua Wine Festival with food. Rodeos •PRC A Championship Rodeo, Great Meadow, The Plains, (540) 253-5000, Aug. 29 and 30. Paint ball •AG Paintball Games LTD, 226 Gold Kettle, Gaithersburg, Md., (301) Your Neighborhood Value For 23 Years -J-R-'s!! Prime Aged Beef * Fresh Fish * Attentive Service Also: BBQ Ribs * Seafood * Chicken * Pasta * Salads J.R.'s Stockyards Inn Lunch: Mon. - Fri. Dinner: 7 Days Tysons Corner Resv. 893-3390 Mobil - 3 Stars Award Win nine! "Best Beef Restaurant" in Virginia by the Virginia Beef Council, August 1, 19% "Restauranteur of the Year" - Owner Jim Wordsworth Washington Metropolitan Area, June 23, 19% Voted "Best Steaks" an'* re" by If'.. ■ International Cuisine Dine-In or CAmjout Takeout Taxi Service Available Phone 703-471-2017 Fax 70i-471-20« 2»1 Smhki Park Dr. HcrnboM. VA 20170 in the Sunset Bu*me»* Dark • </d€NM Mon. - TVmr*. 11:10 am. - l:lo p.m.. (-« p.m. Frl. 11:10 am. - 2:10 p.m.. f-10 p.m. Sal.. 1-10 p.m. • Swh.. Clo*ct> Call For Catering Information. pmsnaEgaBfiE to Your Taste. Sou theast Asian Cuisine Since 19 C*?klH5 At WntC Please try one of our most popular dishes. Stir Frtcfc Mixct> Fresh Vegetable# • 10 oz. of Fresh Mixed Vegetables (sliced) ■ 1/2 oz. of Soy Bean Oil • 1 oz. of Black Soy Sauce • A touch of Sugar A Black Pepper In a hot skillet, put the oil. soy sauce, sugar A black pepper Cook until nicely brown, then add the mixed green veggies stir fry until the veggies are cooked to your desire. Serve with steamed Jasmine Rice If you like, sliced meat, shrimp or scallops can be incorporated with the veggies. (Thai lasmlne Rice can be pur chased at the Price Club ) By Hjuu Krlsnathevln - Owner. A Little Place Called Siam ; 742-BBB1 El>en Street. HerwSon

417-0137: Offers 116 acres of wooded areas and 14 playing fields. Prices: To rent pump gun, 300 paint balls, face mask, goggles and CO2-$40, plus a $10 game fee. A semi-auto gun, 500 paint balls, face mask, goggles and COo-$60, plus a $10 game fee. with your own equipment, it is just a $10 game fee. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ask about specials and group rates. •Check It Paintball Supplies, 14511-Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Chantilly, (703) 378-1150: Field by reservation only seven days a week. The last Sunday of the month no reservations are required. MondayFriday and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. •Paint Ball Fever, Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Douglass Community Center, $36, (703) 771-5913. Call ahead for reservations. National, state parks 'Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive (Access U.S. 211) U.S. Parks Service, Ranger Station or Park HQ, (800) 732-0911 or (540) 999-2227: Fitness, family-oriented. National Park with all activities normally associated with parks: hiking, camping, trail rides, scenic byways, picnicking, places of historic interest. Call for current admission fees. •Sky Meadows State Park, U.S. 17 between Delaplane and Paris, (540) 592-3556: 1,100-acre park offers facilities for hiking, camping and picnicking. The park’s four hiking trails all link up with the Appalachian Trail. Parks •Algonkian Regional Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, pool: (703) 430-7683. Park open all year. Outdoor pool open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Minigolf open April through October. Hours vary. Picnic tables; nature trail. •Ball’s Bluff Regional Park, Leesburg, (703) 7290596. Open all year, dawn to dusk. Surrounding the national cemetery, this regional park preserves the site of the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, the largest Civil War engagement to take place in Loudoun County. Hiking trails and interpretive signs aid in the understanding of this part of American histo ry•Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park, Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg, (703) 352-5900. Open all year, from dawn to dusk. Hike over hills and through woods to panoramic views of the Potomac River and the distant blue foothills. •Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, Leesburg, (703) 729-0596. The 286acre working farm provides interpretive programs to introduce school and youth groups to Northern Virginia’s farming heritage. In prearranged group tours, children assist in feeding and caring for the animals as well as try their hands at a little gardening. To schedule a group program, call (703) 729-0596. •Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, 21293 Smiths Switch Road, Ashburn, (703) 239-0596. Open all year, from dawn to Find it on a Morton’s BMW! For 75 years, BMW has been building motorcycles known worldwide for excellence in engineering, safety, comfort, and performance. For 28 years, Morton’s BMW has been selling and servicing BMWs and building a nationwide reputation for fair deals, ’ service after the sale, and excellence in customer relations. Find out why today! Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 2pm Morton's BMW 9816 Courthouse Road Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553 540-891-9844 Th« Ultimate Riding Machint. www.mortonsbmw.com Acoustic Music Every Thursday Night 130 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ; ' '***' A delectatU medly of paitaA and pi^fcU from all gsuhuuI Uto wo*U& await to Open 7 Days A Week Lunch & Dinner Hours: (Sunday - Thursday 11 - 10 Friday & (Saturday 11-11

dusk. The W&OD Trail is a 45-minute long paved trail for walking, running and bicycling. The park also includes an adjacent bridle path for horseback riding which runs 33 miles from Vienna to Purcellville. Built on the roadbed of the former Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, the multi-use W&OD TVail traverses the urban heartland and countryside of Northern Virginia. •C.M. Crockett Park, off Meetze Road in Midland, (540) 788-4867; 209-acre park wi*h 109-acre Germantown Lake. Fishing, sailing, boat rentals, disc golf, hiking and playgrounds. In the winter, cross country skiing is permitted. Bike trails •Accotink Creek Trail (FCPA), from Arlington Boulevard/U.S. 50 (.8 miles east of Fairfax Circle) to King Arthur Road: Stream valley trail, 2.5 miles of gravel and asphalt. Plans call for this trail to be extended to complete a continuous trail link to the Wakefield Accotink Trail system south of Little River T\irnpike. •Alexandria Bicycle Trails, (703) 549-0205: For a map, call the City of Alexandria Tourist Council at the above number. •Arlington County Bicycle Trails, (703) 3583317: Map of Arlington County’s Bikeway System, including the new I66/Curtis Bikeway, is available by calling. • Burke Lake Park Bicycle Trail (FCPA), 7315 Ox Road (Route 123) Fairfax Station (halfway between 1-95 and 1-66), (703) 323-6601: Lakeside trail, five miles, gravel. Park entrance fee of $5 charged to non-Fairfax County residents on weekends and holidays, MarchNovember. •C&O National Historic Park Towpath (NPS), (301) 739-4200 (Maryland superintendent), (202) 472-3083 (Parks and History Association): Trail stretches for 185 miles between Washington, D.C., and Cumberland, Md.: 12foot wide path covered with a variety of surfaces, including gravel, sand, wooden boards and dirt. Flat terrain but not smoom. follows remains ot Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Leesburg and Great Falls are among the communities along the path. Great Falls Tavern, Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park are a few of historic sights found along towpath. •Cub Run Trail (FCPA), from Route 29 northward to Honsenna Drive with an additional 1.5 miles of asphalt bikeway from Route 29 southward to Compton Road: Stream valley trail, 2.1 miles, asphalt bikeway. •Fairfax Connector Trail (NVRPA), from Arlington Boulevard/U.S. 50 northward through Fairfax County Park Authority parklands to the Vienna Metro Station, crossing 1-66 and ending in Nottoway Park, Vienna: Asphalt bikeway, 1.9 miles. •Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA): (703) 324-8700. • f ountainhead Regional Park (NVRPA), 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station 22039, (703) 250-9124: 4.5 mile single-track mountain bike trail. Not for novices. Lots of climbs. • Great Falls Park (NPS), follow signs on Georgetown Pike heading west, (703) 285-2965: 5.5 miles of mostly dirt double track trails of moderate difficulty. Great views of the Falls. •Holmes Run Trail (FCPA), from Annandale Road (at the end of Hockett Street) to Sprucedale Drive (near Sleepy Hollow Road): Stream valley trail, 1.3 miles, gravel and asphalt. •Long Branch lYail (FCPA), from Braddock Road at Wakefield Chapel WE ARE YOUR PARTY PEOPLE! Why Not Have A Great Getaway Without Leaving Home! tNItKIAINtKS THEME PARTIES ~ Caribbean • Karaoke Mexican Salsa • Over-The-Hill Western with Line Dancing CORPORATE EVENTS We do it all!! CATERING CHILDREN’S PARTIES & < SPECIAL EVENTS!! PICNICS POOL AND DECK PARTIES 1 (703) 750-2699 Homeowners... No Equity? No Problem! of v«h*eP ★ No Out-Of-Pocket Fees ★ Free Qualifying Assistance ★ 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages I A *k\ I ★ No Income Verification Loans ★ High Debt Ratios Allowed ★ Condos & Townhomes O.K. PAYMENT EXAMPLES* Loan $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 $50,000 Payment $163.55 $218.07 $272.59 $327.11 $381.82 $436.14 $490.66 $545.18 (703) 313-9422 OR (800) 496-0253 sr-l1 * Example is based on a FICD sc -ore of 700 using an interest rate of 12 60'% for 25 years with a THE MORTGAGE C0N5UUANTS, INCT

Road to Queen Elizabeth Boulevard (across from Candace Lane): Stream valley trail, one mile, gravel. •By Metro, (202) 6377000: Bikes are permitted on Metrorail during certain hours with a permit. •Mount Vernon Bicycle Trail (NPS), Key Bridge traffic circle in Arlington to Mount Vernon, (703) 285-2598: 18.5 miles, asphalt trail, along the bank of the Potomac River. A portion of the trail through Alexandria is on the road. •National Park Service (NPS): (202) 6197222. •Northern Virginia • Regional Park Authority (NVRPA): (703) 352-5900. •South Run Trail (FCPA), from Burke Lake Dam southward, crossing Lee Chapel Road, leading to South Run RECenter: Stream valley trail, 1.6 miles, asphalt bikeway. Biking sourcebook “Mountain Bike Virginia: A Guide to the Classic Trails” by Randy Potter: Offers detailed information on more than 90 trails all over Virginia. Route profiles include trail lengths and configurations, technical and aerobic difficulties, scenery and maps. •Sugarland Run Trail (FCPA), from Sugarland Road southward to Herndon town line and Runneymead Park: Stream valley trail, 2.2 miles, asphalt bikeway. •Wakefield Park/Lake Accotink Park Trail | "Come and Enjoy a Hero’s WelcomeV If? 1 mmmm-r-1 9412 Main Street Old Town Manassas Casual Saloon Atmosphere Live Jazz on Saturday Nights 17 Microbrewed Draft Beers Free Parking 703-330-1534 HEROS EEjEgjEjgpaai BOB’S BOOKS West Springfield Shopping Center 6230-D Rolling Road 644-7330 1/2 PRICE PAPERBACKS Most Hardbacks At 1/3 Cover Price! • Novels • Mystery | • Science Fiction • Romance • Cookbooks •Arts • Children's Books • Military • Religion • Science .• Politics • Crafts • Books On Tape • Records & Tapes (FCPA), trail extends from the north side of Wakefield Park at Little River Turnpike/Route 236 to Highland Street just south of the park, Lake Accotink Park (703) 569-3464 or Wakefield Park (703) 3217081): 5-mile gravel trail. •Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park Trail (NVRPA), (703) 729-0596: Mile Marker starts in Shirlington on Shirlington Road and runs 45 miles into Purcellville. Maps are available by calling the above number. It is a paved trail, with a horse trail running alongside it. This trail goes through Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, Sterling, Leesburg and ends in Purcellville. •Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Bicycle Routes, (800) ADC-MAPS. A map of the bike trails and preferred bicycle routes along roads in the metropolitan area is available from the Alexandria Drafting Co. at the above number. The following groups offer additional information about bicycling in the metro area. 1 •Arlington County Bicycle Club, Thomas Jefferson Community Center 3502 South 2nd St., Arlington, VA 22204; (202) 543-6546. •Fairfax County Park Authority, 3701 Pender Drive Fairfax, VA 220306067, (703) 246-5700. •Potomac Area Council of American Youth Hostels, 1332 I St., N.W., Suite 452, Washington, D.C. 20005, (202) 783-4943. •Potomac Peddlars Touring Club, P.O. Box 23601, L’Enfant Plaza Station, Washington, D.C 20024. •Virginia Bike Federation: P. O. Box Terra Ghrista Holistic Resource and Learning Center for Body • Mind • Spirit • Angels • Crystals • Books • Music • Candles • Oils • Native American Crafts • Aromatherapy & Homeopathy • New Feng Shui Corner • Blue Fish & Sloop Jones Clothing • Lotions • Inspirational Gifts & Cards Don’t Forget to Visit r Owr 2nt> Floor! ' Ask about our Workshops 130 Church Street, NW, Vienna, VA 22180 703-281-9410

25223, Richmond, VA 23260. •Washington Area Bicyclists’ Association, 530 7th St., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003, (202) 872-9831. Baseball •American Legion Post 34, Carl Watkins, 23 Griswold Court, Sterling, VA 20165. (703) 444-1625. •Central Loudoun Little League, Ernie Chandler, P.O. Box 452 Leesburg, VA 20178.(703) 777-3897. •Central Loudoun Pee Wee Baseball, Scott Fox, 202 Whitney Place, N.E., Leesburg, VA 20176. (703)771-8429 •Dulles Little League, Steve Schultz, P.O. Box 337, Ashburn, VA 20147. (703) 729-7769. •Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth, Jim Dunlap, 308 E. Gordon St., Sterling, VA 20164. (703) 430-6509. • Lower Loudoun Little League, Chris Lovely, 47583 Coldspring Place, Sterling, VA 20165. (703) 450-0163. •Men’s Senior and Adult Baseball League, (301) 670-0702: Provides for players in the 19+, 30+ and 40+ divisions to compete against and associate with their contemporaries. Mostly weekend warriors who enjoy baseball. Cost for the 1998 season is $191 per player, excluding uniform. •Upper Loudoun Little League, John Lanham, P.O. Box 1122, Purcellville, VA 20134. (540) 687-4128; Hamilton, Jeff Nesbit, (540) 882-3601; Hillsboro, Bob Stakes, (540) 668-6772; Lovettsville, Terry Ridgeway, (540) 8225005; Middleburg, Mike Shanholtzer, (540) 5548590; Purcellville, Norris Beavers, (540) 687-5681; Round Hill, Kevin Vaughn, (540) 554-2313. s*The One Shop For All Your Needs" v.4----- iik>•, r BIRDS FISH REPTILES > Self Service Dog Wash & Grooming Tremendous Selection of Salt & Fresh Water Fish 15,000 sq. ft Stocked FuN Premium Pet Supplies & Foods Extensive Selection of Pet U Accessories Rare & Unusual V Marine Life Coral Inverts Aquatic Plants Full Set-Ups, Complete Supplies Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff Special Order of Exotic Birds We Know Pets j the store for you." Th* Largest tt Most Complete J k of Frt & \\ J \ Aquarium Supplie* ( O in th* j^rra ippuw. XjA Softball •Ashburn Girls’ Softball, Bill Hauser, 21251 Smokehouse Court, Ashburn, VA 20147. (703) 729-2604. •Fairfax County Adult Softball League (slow pitch), (703) 3245199: For ages 18+; spring/summer/fall play. Call between 1 and 5 p.m. •Lower Loudoun Girls Softball, Jim Gallihugh, P.O. Box 1433, Sterling, VA 20167. (703) 450-2280. •Upper Loudoun Girls’ Softball, Dave ‘ Rubai, 17504 Pinehurst Court, Purcellville, VA 20134. (540) 338-3681; Hamilton, Linda Fellows, (540) 338-6141; Hillsboro, Sherry Everhardt, (540) 668-6218; Leesburg, Rick Jackson, (703) 771-7128; Lovettsville, J. P. Athey, (540) 822-5330; Purcellville, Dave Rubai, (540) 3383681; Round Hill, Burt Bartock, (540) 338-5252. Pools Fairfax •Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, (703) 631-0552: Offers swimming pool for those hot, sunny days. Prices: $3.50 for children and $4 for adults. The pool will open May. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. •Lake Fairfax ParkWatermine, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, (703) 471-5414: Offers 480-acre park with a swimming hole ($9.95 daily rate), carousel (75 cents or free with daily pass), tour boat (75 cents or free with daily pass), miniature train (75 cents or free with daily pass), paddle boat ($4.50 per hour) camp grounds, hiking, fishing, picnics and ball fields (call for schedules). Hours: May 23-June 12, weekend and holidays, 10 a.m.-8 Don't Leave Your... ^cu Treasures in the Attic... Turn Them Into $$$ at Just Like Ifew The Area's Best Consignment Shop! We need and carry: • Designer karat jewelry: Hidaglo, Charles Gamier, Jean Francois Albert, Fusager, Demski and all fine jewelry • Waterford, Baccarat, Saint Louis, and Stuehen Crystal, many fine crystal patterns, stemware anti giftware • Liadro, Hummel, Meissen, Dresden, HeTend and other collectible figurines • Sterling and silverplate flatware, decorative items and jeuelry • Women's designer clothing in season • Antique and fine linens, doilies • Decorative accessories for your home, including mirrors, sconces & tapesmes • Gifts far the discerning gentleman and the sports enthusiast1 • Baby gifts ‘ alt kinds Call for more information 938-0245 167 Glyndon St. & 123 • Vienna, VA Store hours: Tues. - Thurs. 10«6, Friday 10-7. Sat KM

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from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Fauquier *Vint Hill Farms Station, New Baltimore, Indoor pool run by Fauquier Area Swim Team, but open to the public, (540)349-4858. Clarke •Clarke County Pool, Berryville, (540) 955-5140, Business Route 7, Open May 23 until Sept. 7. Basketball •Central Loudoun Basketball, Lynn Kelly, P.O. Box 948, Leesburg, (703) 771-3011. •Eastern Loudoun Basketball, Lorainne Kitchen, Sterling, (703) 724-9151. •Fairfax County Youth Basketball Leagues, (703) 324-5533: For boys and girls age 10 18. Season begins in December. Registration summer/early fall. •Farmwell Station Basketball, Pat Clark, P.O. Box 1033, Ashburn, (703) 777-0343. • Seneca Ridge Basketball, Wil Collazo, 21265 Bullrush Place, Sterling, (703) 444-5032. •Vienna Summer Basketball League, (703) 255-6352: For men 18+; season begins June; registration in May. •Western Loudoun Basketball, Louis Sanders, 103 Orchard Circle, Hamilton, (540) 338-4991. •Western Loudoun Basketball League — Senior Division, Robert J. Schonder, Purcellville, (540) 554-8582. Soccer •American Soccer League of Virginia, (703) 818-1700: For ages 18+; year-round play. •Fairfax Women’s Soccer Association Spring Leagues, (703) 323-0482: For ages 18+; season begins in March; ' registration January. •Fairfax Women’s Soccer Association Fall Leagues, (703) 323-0482: For ages 18+; season begins September; registration August. •Fall NOVA Soccer League, (703) 538-NVSL: For men ages 18+; season begins September; registration August. •Loudoun Youth Soccer Association, Jim Bonfils, 43467 Thistlewood Court, Ashburn, VA 20147. Phone: (703) 777-9977. •Spring NOVA Soccer League, (703) 538-NVSL: For men ages 18+; season begins April; registration February. •Sterling Youth Soccer Association, Tom Andrews, 410 Spring Ridge Court, Sterling, VA 20164. Phone: (703) 729-8728. Tennis •Fall Mixed Doubles Tennis League, Herndon Parks and Recreation, (703) 435-6868: For ages 18+; season begins in September. •Fall Singles Tennis League, Herndon Parks and Recreation, (703) 4356868: For ages 18+; season begins in August. •Loudoun County U.S.TA., Bob Montgomery, 114 Cloverdale Heights, Charles Town, W.VA 25414. Phone: (304) 728-0993. • Spring/Summer Team Tennis Leagues, Herndon Parks and Recreation, (703) 435-6868: For ages 18+; season begins in May. •Vienna Spring Tennis Leagues, (703) 255-6352: For men and women 18+; season begins in April. Registration March. •Vienna Summer Tennis Leagues, (703) 255-6352: For men and LET US HELP YOU PUT A LITTLE I BOUNCE BACK IN YOUR STEP I “Ti '‘ltftfTTi'llVit'iITflilWHiflHHitrti>YTrifiYfr 'imiii • I f III i~ni■I'miili'Hill '1 ’ll I • _-_H I .Bring this ad to the JAZZERCISE FITNESS CENTER OF MCLEAN^ I ■ and receive 30 days of unlimited classes for only $40 (regular-11 I ly $75). For class information, please call 703-306-0646. Offer 11 II ror new customers only, valid only at ■ this location, not valid with any other I offer. Offer expires 5/13/98. THE JAZZERC1SE FITNESS“CENTER OrMCLEArTmaking fitness fun. Mo initiation or membership fees, no sessions, no stress. Lots of classes, easy to follow movement, extensively trained instructors. It's fun, effective, convenient, and affordable. Why don't you do it right now? JAZZERCISE-FITNESS CENTER OF MCLEAN 6867 Elm Street, Suite 100, McLean (3 buildings from Post Office) 703-306-0646 The Best Kept Secret In McLean! RECREATION CLUB Indoor Pool • 3 Outdoor Pools 6 Lighted Tennis Courts Fitness Room with Exercise Equipment Whirlpool, Sauna, Steam Room 'Adult/Youth Tennis Teams & Programs Year-Round Family Fun Where is Tuckahoe? 1814 Great Falls Road, between Kirby Road & Rt. 123 Questions? Call (703) 356-1205 and ask for Joe Simms, Manager

women 18+; season begins in July. Registration May. •Vienna Fall Tennis Leagues, (703) 255-6352: For men and women 18+; season begins in September. Registration August. Triathlon •Reston Triathlon Association, (703) 4717451: Swimming, biking and running in the Reston area. Hundreds of participants each fall. Volleyball •Adult Fall/Spring Volleyball, Herndon Parks and Recreation, (703) 4356868: Registration August and March. Team sports •Fairfax County, Anyone interested in playing team sports in Fairfax County, may contact Community and Recreation Services, Athletic Services Division for a referral to the team or league in their community, just call (703) 324-5522. •Fauquier County Parks and Recreation, Larry Miller, director; main office at 62 Culpeper St., Warrenton, (540) 347-6896; Southern region, Jeanne Ritchie head programmer, (540) 788-4867; Central region, Deanna Hoylman coordinator, (540) 347-6896; Northern region, located at Marshall Community Center, (540) 364-3886. •Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, provides information about teams sports and cheerleading. For information, call (703) 777-0343. Skating, hockey •The Ashburn In-Line Hockey Association offers I f Serving from 50 to 5,000 Gue&te -- From $9.95 pp 1/ -- Quality FooA — Excellent Service — Fully Equipped M- Creative "Fast Serve” Ideas — Large Group Pricing I 705.451.2795 spring and fall USA Hockey In-line sanctioned play for youth ages 7-17. These games are played at the outdoor rink at Windmill Park in Ashburn. Steve Lorusso at (703) 7291408 or (703) 430-4650. •The Chantilly Inline Explosion ’98 at the Fairfax County Police Department Driver Training Track is an NPC sanctioned 5K or 10K race May 16 for all ability levels. An aggressive street course with launch ramps, rails, and fun boxes is also available with beginner and intermediate skating instruction provided by Skaters Quest, (703) 7131197. •Hugo’s Skateway, U.S. 17 in Bealeton, (540) 439-8814; roller skating sessions, competitive skating teams, country-western music dancing on Saturday nights. •Loudoun In-door Roller Hockey League, also located in Leesburg, provides summer and winter indoor competition for 7 -17-year-olds, (703 )7799677. •Loudoun Roller Hockey League, Steve Foster, 16332 Hampton Road, Hamilton, VA 20158. Phone: (540) 338-9397. •Maryland In-line Skating Festival has two dates and two venues this year. The first, in Baltimore May 30 includes an ASA (Aggressive Skaters Association) sanctioned Street Competition, basic instruction with practice areas, and a hockey skills development program. The second festival will be in Columbia, Md., Sept. 26, and will encompass the same events. The numbers to call are (410) 653-8288 or 1-888-C AM-7433. •Pro-Fit Ski and Skate (703) 777-SKIS (7547), Pro-Fit Ski and Skate in Leesburg is offering free learn-to-skate . Tested &,. Approved! Meridia Available Now at Nutri/System Only... Nutri/System Combines this New Medication with: • Medical Supervision • Personal Counseling • Behavior Modification • Nutritionally Balanced Menu Plan nutri/system We've got the system... to help you lose weight! I* Call today for a "j l FREE Consultation! ^ 1-800^1 l;piET

lessons. Classes start Sunday, April 26, at noon and will run every Sunday through September (weather permitting, call ahead for more information). Rental skates and protective gear are available for $5 per class. Intermediate and aggressive (stunt-skating) classes follow at 1:30 and 3 p.m., respectively. •The Washington Area Rollerskaters (202) 466-5005 host several beginner and intermediate street skates throughout the week: Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. meeting at the White House, Saturday at 12:15 p.m. in Rock Creek Park, and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at 16th and Pennsylvania Avenue. Ice skating •Fairfax Ice Arena, 3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax, (703) 323-1131: Made famous as the training center for local figure skating Olympian Michael Weiss. Skating Club of Northern Virginia meets here as does the Men’s Fairfax Adult Hockey League. •Reston Ice Forum, (703) 709-1010. •Reston Skating Pavilion, Fairfax, Reston, Reston Town Center, (703) 709-6908: Seasonal outdoor ice rink under the Pavilion at the Reston Town Center. Skating lessons available plus birthday and private parties. Skate rentals and sales also available. Hiking, running •Hike the Blue Ridge, Hike the Appalachian Trail in sections, with historian John Phillips, various lengths, dates, times. Douglass Community Center, (703) 771-5913. •Hike the Pike, Hike the six miles of the Snickersville Turnpike from Philomont to Bluemont. June 7, 3 p.m., Philomont Community Center, (540) 338-5882. •Loudoun Roadrunners P.O. Box 3342, Leesburg, 20177. (703)779-2377. Recreational, noncompetitive group meets Saturday and Sunday mornings, Thursday evenings, and monthly for a “social.” Offers marathon training, summer track practice, newsletter. Currently has 100 members, beginners to experienced, students to seniors. Features scenic courses. Walkers encouraged too. President Mike Cummins. •Northern Virginia Volksmarch, (703) 2504008: 10 or 20K courses in which walkers set their own pace. No competition. Medal available for those who complete route. •Reston Running Club, (703) 437-FOOT: Promotes long-distance running., Sponsors fun run each weekend and once monthly race in or near Heston. Part of Hoad Runners of America. Open to all. •Ragged Mountain Resource Center, Hunt Harris, (540) 987-3366; email: hunt@mnsinc.com; www.oldway.com/rm.htm: Fitness, hobbies, family-oriented. We schedule hikes to Shenandoah National Park and other areas of interest in the county such as Old Hag Mountain; monitor water, provide programs on water issues and agricultural issues periodically at Rappahannock Library; and can give information about outdoor excursions in the county. Laser tag •Centreville Mini Golf & Games, 6206 Multiplex Drive, Centreville, (703) 502-7888: Offers outdoor miniature mS /k^. Kahoml o * AftUAIUlUl : ° & Gift Shop Visit DCs Underwater Adventure! Open 9-5 daily, everyday but Christmas! Dept, of Commerce BUg. 14th & Constitution Ave., NW Washington. D.C. 20230 (202) 432-2226 Bring in this ad for a 107„ discount on gift shop items. Banquet facilities o available. Q Springfie _ Travel Service Specialists in Cruise & Vacation Travel /A / \ 451-2010 6424 Brandon Ave. Springfield, VA o 4 | • "in- I lolid.iv Inn l xpu -*0

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12:30 a.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.-ll p.m. •Warrenton Lanes, 272 Broadview Ave., (540) 3472300, Warrenton. MondayThursday 3-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 3 p.m. -midnight; Sunday 2-10 p.m. Skiing •Bryce Resort, SKI wee for 5-to-8-year-olds and progress to the MINIrider program for ages 9-12. Bryce offers seven slopes and trails and special race events. Its large beginner area, just outside the base lodge, is a popular feature of the resort. •The Homestead, the ski area is just down the road from the main resort. Children are introduced to skiing on the Bunny Trail. An Olympic-sized skating rink attracts adults and children who want to try a different winter sport. For snowboarders, The Homestead offers a 260-foot long halfpipe, 20 feet wide and 6 feet high, served by a T-bar lift. The hotel’s other indoor amenities include a swimming pool, bowling alley, workout room and pool tables in the hotel’s sports bar. •Massanutten Resort, Massanutten has added snow-tubing, a hybrid combining the best of summer water slides and river rafting with the exhilaration of winter’s magic. The resort has also expanded to include golf, mountain biking, swimming, hiking and indoor recreation. Massanutten has added a third Bombardier snow grooming machine to its fleet, and increased its artillery of snow guns to further improve snowmaking and grooming. All 14 slopes are lit for night skiing, and Massanutten has more than 1,000 feet of vertical drop. •Reston Ski Club, (703) 471-1339: For youth and adults of all skill levels. Offers one-day and weekend trips. Greg Burton, contact. •Ski Chalet, Chantilly, (703) 631-7880: Ski and snowboard equipment, inline skating, and sales and rentals available. In midJune, Camp Rollerblade is scheduled. •Virginia Skiing, 1(800) THE SNOW (8437669). The packet includes a Ski Virginia Leam-to-Ski package card, brochures on Virginia’s four ski areas and a state highway map, http://www.virginia.org. •Wintergreen Resort, the Highlands, a five-trail complex for advanced skiers, features 1,003 feet of vertical drop. Wintergreen alsooffers the longest run in the Mid-Atlantic at 1.4 miles. The resort’s unique, free “Learn to Ski and Snowboard” lessons are available for those who rent Wintergreen equipment. Overnight guests receive free access to the Wintergarden Spa, complete with indoor pool, hot tubs, saunas and a workout room. Dining options range from a cafeteria to fine dining, with six restaurant choices in all. Golf •Augustine Golf Club, 76 Monument Ave., Stafford, (540) 720-7374: In its third year of existence, Augustine is fast becoming the favorite of many golfers in the area. Elevated tees, doglegs, and plenty of hazards have golfers making repeat trips to the soft-spike only course. Expect to be challenged. Green fees: $55 weekdays, $65 weekends. •Bristow Manor, 11507 Valley View Drive, Bristow (just outside of Manassas), (703) 368-3558: One of the ever-growing number of “high-end” public golf courses in the area. The 7,100yard course is only in its fourth season and has overcome any growing pains. The fairways are beautiful, the greens roll true, and the rough is rough. •Fairfax Park Join u$ for a Sizzling Summer! — 50% OFF Initiation Fee — (exp. date 5/31/98) 4 Month Cclle&e Membership Available! We Have Something For Eueryone! • indoor Tbnnis, Racquetball & Squash • Over 100 Aerobic & Aquatic Classes per week • Cybex & Paramount Equipment • Microfit Computerized Equipment • Treadmills, Staiimasters, Lifecycles, Rowers & Nordic Track • Tfennis & Racquetball Leagues, Lessons, Clinics & Camps • Indoor Heated Lap Pool, Outdoor Sundeck iTTiriTri? • steamroom, sauna & wi • Supervised Playroom • Counside Cafe • One on One Personal Training • Massages • Children's Programs • Summer Camps for Children • Social Programs & MUCH More!!! ^ the j^cJean j^acquet jpjEAUH 0UUB 1472 Chain Bridge Road • McLean, VA 22101 (703) 356-3300

Authority courses — Twin Lakes 6100 Clifton Road, Clifton, (703) 6319099, and Greendale, 6700 Telegraph Road, Rose Hill: For the beginning golfer or one who likes reasonable rates, Fairfax County offers two nice public courses, Twin Lakes and Greendale. Both offer a variety of tees to fit the golfer’s skill level with green fees for 18 holes at just $24 to walk, $48 to ride on the weekend. •Goose Creek, on Route 7, east of Leesburg, (703) 729-2500: Like Herndon, for the money, it’s tough to play a better course. Up and down over hill and dale, and those are just the greens! Billy Casper Golf Management has done a wonderful job of providing the customer with a comfortable setting for an economical price. •Herndon Centennial Golf Course, 909 Ferndale Ave., Herndon, (703) 4715769: A perfect example of golf in Northern Virginia. Just try to get a tee time on the 5,865-yard, par-71 gem of a muni layout. The ground crew should get medals of honor for the war they fight every year to keep this course playable for the 80,000 patrons. Like all the Other good courses in the area, it has well-maintained greens. • Lansdowne Golf Course, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, (703) 729-4071: While the green fees are the highest of all the other courses, you receive first-class treatment and get to play one of the best-conditioned courses open to the public. Membership packages are also available. • Lee’s Hill Golfers Club, 10200 Old Dominion Parkway, Fredericksburg, (540) 891-0111 or 1-800-9303636: Lee’s Hill is one of two courses that is definitely worth the drive. Eighteen holes, par 72 and 6,805 yards.' The course has all the facilities and the nice course conditions that make you remember how golf became the boom that it is today. •Loudoun Golf and Country Club, Business Route 7, west of Purcellville, (540) 338-7679: A private 18hole course accepting limited new membership; call for an appointment to see facility and to get other information. Club pro is David Oates. •Meadows Farm, 4300 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove, (540) 854-9890: Just when you have had it up to here with golf in the metro area, try Meadows Farm. A warm-up hole, an island green, a par-6 hole of 841 yards. If you haven’t made it down to Locust Grove to play this course, you are missing the boat. •Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority courses — Brambleton, 42180 Ryan Road, Ashburn, (703) 327-3403, and Algonkian, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling (703) 4504655: One of the best recently built courses is Brambleton in Ashburn. Opened in 1994, the 6,426yard layout features midlength but narrow that are in great condition. Brambleton is the perfect complement to Algonkian in Sterling. Green fees are $23, weekdays and $27, weekends. Known for its long holes, Algonkian is open enough to allow some errant shots and, despite heavy play, maintains very nice greens. Green fees: $20 weekdays, $24 weekends. •Penderbrook Golf Club, 3700 Golf Trail Lane, Fairfax, (703) 385-3700: Penderbrook is one of the older layouts in the area. The course has become semi-private and offers a nice package of amenities for those who are looking for a country club atmosphere but don’t have $20,000 or $30,000 burning a hole in 13999 METROTECH DRIVE CHANTILLY, VA (At Hm intersection of R». SO * C«ntreville Rd. * ■ (703) 802-6400 Owned & operated by original owners of Black Orchid I & II GRILL & BAR cialists in Plastic ^osmetk Surm

their pocket. The course does not do as many rounds as a Herndon or Algonkian, so the conditions are better. •Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course, 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton, (703) 339-8585: Pohick Bay boasts an 18-hole course of just 5,897 yards. The term “postage stamp” green could have been coined here. Like Algonkian, Pohick Bay has green fees of $20 weekdays and $24 on weekends. •Raspberry Falls, U.S. 15 three miles North of Leesburg, (703) 779-2555: This new 18-hole course, set in Leesburg and designed by golf legend Gary Player, sprawls across 400 acres of picturesque land. The course spans 7,190 yards and features 20-foot stacked-sod bunkers. Greens fees are $55 Monday-Thursday, $65 Friday-Sunday. •Reston National Golf Course, 11875 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, (703) 620-9333: Long known as the best layout in the area, Reston National has undergone a facelift in the last four years under the ownership of National Golf Properties. Reston has become another of the upscale public facilities with green fees of $28 weekdays and $40 on the weekends. Memberships are also available, and they offer some relief for those tired of fighting the busy signals when calling to get a weekend tee time. •Stoneleigh, 35271 Prestwick Court, Round Hill, (703) 589-1402 or (540) 338-GOLF. The layout has best been described by PGA Life Member A1 Jamison who quipped, “It’s a linksstyle layout built in the mountains.” Architect Lisa Maki studied golf course design in Scotland and brought that knowledge to the course. One note: Stoneleigh offers you the ability to walk the course any time, but it’s not suggested. Soon to be exclusively private as membership increases. •South Riding Golfers’ Club, 43237 Golf Club Drive, South Riding, (703) 327-3673: An 18-hole championship course, with 7,147 yards off the championship tees. The public is welcome; call for rates and to make tee times, seven days in advance. Group and corporate outings available. •Virginia Oaks, Manassas, Route 29, Gainesville, (703) 754-7977, (703) 551-2103: A new course, Virginia Oaks was built by RB. Dye. Located in Manassas, just across the lake from the Robert Trent Jones Club, Virginia Oaks might relieve some of the gridlock on the other courses. •Westpark Golf Course, Clubhouse Drive, Leesburg, offU.S. 15, just south of downtown at the bypass, (703) 777-7023: Mark Guttenberg is the pro at this public 18-hole course. Tee times are taken each Monday at 10:30 for the following Saturday and Sunday. Twilight rates and rental clubs are available. Golf practice ranges •Chantilly Golf Center, 14531 Lee Road, Chantilly, (703) 802-6525: A double-decker driving range, putting and chipping greens, 18-hole miniature golf course, PGA instructors, and shop. Open year-round with heated tees. •Dulles Golf Center, and Batting Park 21593 Jesse Court, Sterling, east on Severn Way off Route 28, right on Jesse Court, (703) 404-8800: Loudoun’s newest golf-learning facility offers a state-of-the-art driving range and PGA instructors, eighteen-hole miniature golf, 13 batting The Place To Come For Family Fun I • Leu log _ • WwfloyjraW • fctf i$dtnpt$01 HUmCmmiham • OuhrfOm gm Ivtwibf ■ •Iwfttfritf Om Mwy OmDmmshrmPba Carousel * A Springfield K. Planet Play Vv Seeing field Mall UM DM (Nival tarn McCrayD 313-6770 • imukta Ik load (anil • forauW Ik (Mar (w*J **»■» •law log TE._ • Infer Ploy pound llo had (.art) • last fofeyftoi (feel Abb •ihruly alfaakhdahk Centre vi lle Cawvui Mm Gou t Own (t**W*0 MUtpiri UM Multiplex DHv« soa-wnr (7883} •IHhMmi. •fa»bf am •Hmfaffwd •haUmplml Uilaiftw ! BUY ONE I GET ONE !FREE J Old-fash toned 1 Frozen ai | Custard Cone : | lt*« •»•.**« % | , 4*w*uaaMutftMMaM FREE GAME luy Ora Gama of Usar lag, Mnutura Golf or Unlnnrtad Indoor Playground at tha Ragular individual Pnct and Got a Sacond FREE FREE: TOKENS: Bring in This Coupon1 at the Time You | Reserve Your Party i & Receive $5 of I Extra Tokens FREE J -——r-j:» * _j

r GREAT MEADOW 1998 PUBLIC EVENTS SCHEDULE (tentative) Great Meadow has over the past 14 years become known as the Home of the Gold Cup steeplechase races. All Gold Cup proceeds go to making possible the free use of Great Meadow for community, charitable and family oriented activities. Saturdays, April through June Fauquier County Youth League Soccer Saturday, April 11 CDCTA Dressage Schooling Show Saturday, May 2 The Virginia Gold Cup (73rd Running) Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17 Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24 CDCTA Spring Horse Trials Each Sunday, June through September Sunday Polo on Grass Each Friday, June through September Friday Twilight Polo (7 P.M.) Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14 Vintage Virginia '98 (Local Wineries Festival) Saturday, July 4 Fauquier Fourth of July Celebration (3 P.M.) Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23 23rd Annual Festival of Wines (Local Wineries) Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6 “Beast of the East” PRCA Championship Rodeo Friday, September 11 “The Last Divot” Polo Benefit Sunday, September 13 Antique Car Show Tuesday-Sunday, September 15-20 Middleburg Classic Horse Show Saturday, October 17 International Gold Cup (61st Running) Saturday, November 14 VHSL State Cross Country Meet To schedule your community activity or event, or for more information on these events, please phone Reney Stanley at (540) 253-5000 machines for fast and slow softball and baseball, and white-sand beach volleyball courts. Picnic tables and covered pavilions are available for group outings. • Fair Oaks Golf Park, 12908 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, (703) 222-6600: Practice range has lighted, heated and covered tees, island and target greens, putting green and practice bunkers, championship par3 course. PGA and LPGA instruction, schools, clinics, junior camps, private and video instruction, and pro shop. •rairview uoii Center, on U.S. 29, Warrenton, (540) 439-9761; hitting tees and grass hitting area, PGA pro and retail store featuring custom-fitted clubs. •Golf Park at Hunter Mill, 1627 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, (703) 7595664: Largest range in metro area. One-hundred tees, lessons, pro shop. •Oak Marr Recreation Center, 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton, (703) 281-0080 •Virginia Golf Center and Aca'demy, 5801 Clifton Road, Clifton, (703) 8302400 •Woody’s Golf Range, 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, (703) 430-8337 or (703) 430-3250: Heated and lighted grass tees; putting green and sand trap; chipping area; 18hole miniature golf course; volleyball and basketball facilities; baseball/softball batting cages; large picnic facility. Libraries Fairfax Check with your individual library for hours. •Centreville Regional, 14200 St. Germaine Drive, Centreville (703) 830-2223. •Fairfax City Regional, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, (703) 246-2285. •Pohick Regional in Burke, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, (703) 6447333. • Reston Regional, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, (703) 6892700. •lysons-Pimmit Regional, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, (703) 790-8088. Loudoun •Eastern Loudoun Regional Library, Sterling, (703) 444-3228. •Rust Library, Leesburg, (703) 777-0323. •Lovettsville Library, Lovettsville, (540) 822-5824. •Middleburg Library, Middleburg, (703) 687-5730. • Purcellville Library, Purcellville, (540) 338-7235. •Sterling Library, Sterling, (703) 430-9500. Selected events: • The Wildlife Center of Virginia’s Go Wild with Wildlife! Eastern Loudoun Regional Library, July 8, 3:30 p.m.; Rust Library, July 7, 3:30 p.m.; Middleburg, July 7, 11 a.m.; Sterling, July 8, 1:30 p.m. •African American Tale 8 from Storyteller Morton Brooks, Eastern Loudoun Regional Library, Aug. 5, 3:30 p.m.; Rust Library, Aug. 4, 3:30 p.m.; Lovettsville, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.; Purcellville, Aug. 4, 1:30 p.m.; Sterling, Aug. 5, 1:30 p.m. • One-Step MagiCompany, featuring Tom Lilly, presents Books Are A Blast: Magic and Reading, Tuesday, July 14, 3:30 p.m., Rust Library; Tuesday, July 14, 11 a.m., Middleburg Library; Wednesday, July 15, 1:30 p.m., Sterling Library; •Jim Sizemore’s Cartooning Workshop, Tuesday, July 21, 3:30 p.m. Rust Library; Lovettsville Library, Tuesday, July 21, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, July 21, 11 a.m., Middleburg Library; Tuesday, July 21, 1:30 p.m. Purcellville Library.

Crart shows •Sugarloaf Mountain Craft festivals, Third Annual Spring Manassas Crafts Festival, May 1, 2, 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Discount admission tickets available at Giant Food Stores. During the show, (703) 361-5542. For general information, (800) 210-9900. • Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Jim Barnett Park, Winchester, (540) 662-3863: Winchester is famous for its annual Apple Blossom Festival, which includes a circus, fair, parade and other activities throughout the town in addition to the craft show at the park. May 2-3. •Herndon Festival, Herndon, (703) 435-6868 ext. 113: Vendors will line the streets of Herndon for the town’s 18th annual Herndon Festival — a kickoff to summer. May 28-31. •Fairfax Fair, Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax: The Fairfax Fair includes activities and entertainment for the whole family, including carnival rides and musical acts. The fair includes a craft show on the grounds of the government center in the heart of Fairfax County. June 5-7. • Occoquan Craft Show, Occoquan: The quiet waterfront town on the Occoquan River bustles with activity during its annual summer craft show. June 67. •mourn vernon Century Crafts Fair: Cosponsored by Early American Homes Magazine. (703) 799-8604. Sept. 12-13. •Burke Centre Festival, 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke: The 21st annual Burke Centre Festival is an outdoor craft show held on a five-acre site in Burke. Sept. 19, 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Fall Jubilee, Manassas: The annual festi Times File Photo/Donna Richardson CULINARY ARTISTRY: Julie Thoman, a student at the Chantilly Technical Academy, puts the finishing touches on a fruit pie. val takes place every fall in historic old town Manassas. Oct. 3, 10 a m. to 4 p.m. •Catoctin Colorfest Thurmont, Md.: Thurmont, located just across the Potomac River, is full of oldtown charm and hundreds of crafters during its annual Colorfest. Oct. 10-11. Craft organizations ■Artisans United Inc., 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, (703) 941-0202: Lorraine Wieskamp, contact. •American Needlepoint Guild, Northern Virginia Chapter, Kathryn Meyers, president, (703) 354-8964. •High Country Basketry Guild, (703) 3547199. Lorraine Wieskamp, contact. •Historical Society of Early American Decoration, 11800 Lakewood Drive, Fairfax Station, (703) 503-5860. Marcy Springett, president. •Knitting Artists of Northern Virginia, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, (703) 642-0862. • Mount Vernon Porcelain, 7821 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, (703) 7650948. Artists: Libby Bryant, president. • Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild, Cele Sinnott, P.O. Box 332, Merrifield, (703) 938-8306. •Mason Dixon Porcelain, 8508 Crestview Drive, Fairfax, (703) 5601789. Artists: Helen Giehr, president. •Washington Woodworkers Guild, 3128 Holmes Run Road, Falls Church, (703) 533-0609: Dick McNeill, president. Special places •Aldie Mill, (703) 7712170JjOpen Sundays, April through October. Noon- 5 p.m. Historic mill and landmark. Located on U.S. 50 in Aldie. •Claude Moore Colonial Farm Park, demonstrates the life of a poor family living on a small farm in the late Colonial period, McLean, (703) 4427557. • Dodona Manor, George C. Marshall home, 214 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg, and the George C. Marshall International Center, 217 E. Market St., Leesburg, (703) 777-6304. Visit Marshall’s home, a 19th-century building on three acres and learn about the center’s school curriculum for grades 4-7, guest speakers, special events and documentaries. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Loudoun Museum, (703) 777-0099. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Loudoun Street, S.W., Leesburg. Special events, June 13-Sept. 20, “ScotchIrish Heritage Exhibit”; May 8-17, Quilt Exhibition; June 22-26 “Children’s Needlework Seminar.” Call for admission prices. •Mount Vernon, 18thcentury home and gardens of George Washington, (703) 780-2000. •Oatlands, (703) 7773174. Tours of the mansion and special events. Art at Oatlands: Through The Artist’s Eye; Potting Shed Series; Children’s Art Camps in summer; Art for Adults. •Old Jail Museum, Court House Square and Ashby Street, Warrenton, (540) 347-5525: Built in 1808, the former jail is preserved as a museum. The complex includes the original brick jail, converted in 1822 by the addition of a stone kitchen and a parallel 1822 stone jail with its jail yard. •Threads and History Weekends, Sept. 18-20, Waterford; April 24-April 26, Lincoln. Enjoy a weekend in historic Waterford or Lincoln. (703) 777-2947. •State Arboretum of Virginia, (540) 837-1758, gardens are open to the public; a variety of activities are planned throughout the season. •Sully Plantation, Route 28 between Dulles

Tbll Road and U.S. 50. Built in 1794 by Northern Virginia’s first congressman, (703) 437-1794. •Town of Washington, Washington, VA; Kaye Kohler, town hall, (540) 6753128 or county administrator’s office, John McCarthy, (540) 675-3342: Tbwn includes world-famous Inn at Little Washington, various artists shops and galleries, specialty shops and sites of historic interest — even a museum. •Woodlawn Plantation and Frank Lloyd Wright’s PopeLeighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. (703) 780-4000. Woodlawn Plantation was built in 1805 as the home of George Washington’s granddaughter and his nephew. Tea time In addition to local hotels, here are some other tea times: •Tea tasting, (888) 6789TEA, Leesburg. Monthly exotic tea tasting excursion and discussion. Activities include the most recent discoveries of tea and teapots from around the globe. Tea customs and history are also explained. •Stone House Tea Room, Mother’s Day Special, 106 Loudoun St., Leesburg, (703) 777-1806. In the air •Balloons Unlimited Fantasy Flights, (301) 4170000, (703) 281-2300 Office, (540) 554-2002. Balloon port is at 2946-0 Chain Bridge Road, ask for Randy Danneman. During the summer months, two outdoor activities beckon — ultra-light airplanes and hot air balloons. •The Flying Circus, U.S. 17, Bealeton, (540) 4398661: Weekly air shows Sunday afternoons during spring, summer and fall. •Shenandoah Valley Ballon Festival, Long Branch, (540) 837-1856. •U.S.U.A. Flying Club No. 1, Whitman Strip, Catlett. (703) 912-1905. Canoeing •Canoeing Adventures, (703) 2814380: Introduction to river canoeing on the Potomac. •Canoe the Marsh, special dates throughout summer, Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, (703) 528-5406. •Potomac Waterpower, raft or canoe the Potomac at Harpers Ferry, investigating ruins, industry sites. John Phillips (703) 771-1770. •White’s Ferry, 244801 White’s Ferry Road, Dickerson, Md. Also accessible off U.S. 15 north of Leesburg (301) 349-5200. Canoes, jon-boats for rental, picnic and pavilion facilities available, open every day in season. Fishing, hunting •Bass Tournaments, throughout summer, Fountainhead Regional Park, Fairfax Station, (703) 250-9124. • Cedar Run Hunting Preserve, off Route 28 in Catlett, (540) 788-9821; offers bird and deer huiiting in season and has several trout streams. •Chester B. Phelps Wildlife Management Area, Sumerduck Road between Remington and Sumerduck, (540) 439-8506; 4,540-acres along Rappahannock River with hunting and fishing. •G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area, off Route 688 near Markham; 4,000-acre facility offering hunting and fishing. •Lake Brittle, off U.S. 29 near New Baltimore, (540) 349-1253; man-made Near .Xysons corner Quality Does Not Have To Be Expensive! Visit Our Showroom Today and Let Us Show You Our Quality Pool Tables at Great Prices! 30 Day Satisfaction Guaranteed with the purchase of any pool table. FINANCING AVAILABLE: ISO PAYS SAMI: AS (:AS! I WE ALSO CARRY Game Tables • Slot Machines • Foosball Tables and CD "Bubbler" Juke Boxes Atlantic Billiard Supply 2465-J6 Centreville Rd • Village Center at Dulles 713-0024

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