Piedmont Republican Women’s Club
GAZETTE
SEPTEMBER 2007
VOL. VII
THE GAZETTE IS A PRODUCTION OF THE PIEDMONT REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB,
WRITTEN BY AND FOR ITS MEMBERS
Rachel Hill, Editor
NO. II
Notes from Hazel Lee
OFFICERS
President:
Hazel Lee Kizer
1st Vice President:
Lisa Mauck
2nd Vice President
Peggy Een
Recording
Secretary
Vacant
Treasurer
Anna Turanchik
Corresponding
Secretary
Carolyn Kirkland
COMMITTEES
Americanism
Carolyn Pierce
Arrangements
Nancy Wickersham
Budget/Finance
Anna Turanchik
By-laws
Betsy Hostrop
Campaign
Suzanne Corbett
Caring For America
Donna Smith
Chaplain
Bo Miller
Communications
Dr. Barbara Miller
Fundraising
Anna Turanchik
Guidelines
Marilyn Rickets
Historian
Peggy Een
Literacy
Pat Hillis
Newsletter
Rachel Hill
Parliamentarian
Betty Quigley
Publicity
Nanette Bell
Members and Associates, we have been very busy!
In June, the Republican primary was held: Jill Holtzman Vogel won the
nomination for the 27th State Senate seat and Terry Nyhous won the nomination
for Center District Supervisor and is unopposed for the election. Thanks to all of
you who worked the precincts and reminded friends and neighbors to get out
and vote. We always remember that there are men and women in harm’s way,
defending the freedom for Americans to vote for the person of our choice. As
Republican women, we must work each day to remind ourselves and others how
very important it is to not lose that right.
 Also in June, the PRWC had Dr. Demaris Miller come to our membership
meeting to talk about the ever-changing and complex Middle East situation.
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In July, Peggy Een, Marilyn Rickets and I attended a very interesting program
entitled “A Decade of Political Change,” sponsored by the Center for Politics at
the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Both sides of the political aisle attended this
event and both perspectives on the political history of Virginia were presented.
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In August, we all pulled together and hosted the Bluemont Concert Series
event in Warrenton. Donna Smith, chair of the “Caring for America” committee,
got us all organized and WOW! did you all donate baked goods, tons of pop
corn, bottled water, lemonade, ice, paper products and your time. Along with
the food and supply donations, PRWC members were present to sell tickets, man
the food table, pass out information about our club, and assist in setting up and
cleaning up. Thank you all for your support.
 At the June Board meeting, it was voted to donate $500 to Delegate Mark Cole
and Delegate Scott Lingamfelter who both have tough opposition.
At the July Board meeting, it was voted to further donate $500 to
Jill Holtzman Vogel for her campaign for the 27th District State
Senate seat, $250 to Supervisor Ray Graham, and $250 to James
Horton, candidate for County Sheriff. PRWC gave to only those
candidates who are opposed in their races.
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We at the grassroots level must continue to work for the future, not just each
election. There are enduring issues we should focus on: protecting family
values, opposing the ravage of taxes on families, securing our borders from
terrorists and illegal aliens, providing a solid education for our children in a safe
environment, putting conservatives in the Judiciary, and tending to the needs of
our community. There is much work to be done at the grassroots level to keep
good honest Republicans in office.
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YOU HAVE JOINED THE PRWC WITH YOUR DOLLARS, NOW
JOIN WITH US IN THE WORK BY MAKING SURE YOU SUPPORT OUR MEETINGS.
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WHAT DOES THE PRWC DO?
“ The PRWC offers Republican women many
opportunities to get involved in activities at the
grassroots level: working on campaigns,
fundraising, helping plan events, donating to
worthy causes in our community, staying up to
date on legislative news, socializing with
politically-minded women, and just
HAVING FUN!”
~ PRWC website
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The latest efforts on behalf of Caring for America
are encouraging. At the CFA meeting in August,
we decided to donate 30 individual bags for all
soldiers in Timothy Whittling’s Unit. Donna
Smith, the chair, will contact the VFW and the
National Guard to obtain information on local
soldiers or specific projects that we can assist
and we will get a shipment out to the troops.
As of yet, the amount earned August 14th from
sales at Foster’s Grill has not been determined.
The restaurant is donating 10% of the sales to
patrons with CFA coupons on that date. Tickets
had been e-mailed to members and passed out at
our June meeting. The manager also permitted
Donna to give out tickets at the door. We are
thankful for all the people who participated and
for the restaurant for arranging for the donation.
All proceeds go towards blessing our local
soldiers who lay their lives on the line for our
protection. It is an appropriate way to say,
“Thank you and we care about you.”
Many PRWC ladies participated in the Bluemont
Concert Series fundraiser. Some baked, others
worked in the CFA booth, including Hazel Lee
Kizer (Clyde), Marilyn Ricketts (Myron),
Carolyn Kirkland (Bud), Judy and Kyle Foster,
Janet Jackson, Betsy Hostrop, Carolyn Pierce,
June Riley, Terry Nyhous, Rachel Hill, Bobbie
Miller, Bo Miller, Kay Hayes and Sylvia Worrall
(Bill). Members also made monetary donations
and were available to help in each and every
possible way. To all who helped and
encouraged, Thank You.
The PRWC earned $282 from hosting this event
and, for our service, we will be included in the
Bluemont Concert advertisements and directory.
Good promotion for the PRWC!
There was such an overwhelming response from
the ladies with donated goods that we had TONS
left over. Terry Nyhous offered to store the
goodies at his home until we could make
arrangements for delivery of the items. By the
next day, Donna had contacted someone to take
the donations to the troops at Bethesda Naval
Hospital. Thank you, Commander T. Omera,
VFW Post #9835 for your assistance. And again,
our thanks to all on behalf of troops who will
benefit from your donations.
~ Rita Grace
8/29/07
Just in time for school to open, the Piedmont
Republican Women’s Club donated 120 third
grade dictionaries and 24 Spanish to English
dictionaries to M. M. Pierce Elementary School in
Remington. For some of these children, our book
donation will be the first book they have ever
owned.
Piedmont Republican Women also donated about
$200 worth of school supplies, including spiral
notebooks, folders, crayons, pencil boxes,
sharpeners, erasers, mechanical pencils, glue,
staples, and staplers. Thanks to all of you who
donated. It was my pleasure to deliver the books
and supplies for some of the children in our
county.
Note: The mission of the literacy program
is to “promote the donation of books and
materials to local libraries, schools and
other public institutions.”
~ Pat Hillis, Chair
8/22/07
The Support our Troops service program benefited
from the activities of the Caring for America
volunteer service program this summer. All
proceeds from the CFA fundraisers went to our
troops. Thank you for promoting community
involvement and our troops.
Hazel Lee Kizer sent this image with an e-mail to
members on August 20. The sorrow in the young
boy’s face is heartbreaking, especially since it is
matched with his stoic effort to not cry. How
many times has that scene been repeated over the
past years at the grave of a father or mother? We
help our military, not only with our gifts, but also
with our encouragement, letters, and prayers.
Families need to know America cares.
Martine deLizza
508 Falmouth St.
Warrenton, VA 20186
540-341-8399
delizza@js.pentagon.mil
Welcome to PRWC !
We look forward to working with you.
PRWC members are encouraged to bring aboard
new members to help with the elections in
November. We are the most positive women’s
voice in Virginia politics and all members’
assistance is needed in order to retain control of
the General Assembly in Richmond and ensure
that Virginia continues to be a RED state.
~ Peggy Een
2 Vice President (Membership)
8/21/07
nd
E-mail Address Changes
Rachel Hill’s correct address is
rhill20187@starpower.net
Betsy & Berny Hostrop’s new address is
gbhg@comcast.net
CANDIDATE FORUMS SET
 160,000 U.S. soldiers are in Iraq
 More than 3.5 million Americans are in
the military
 38% of active-duty soldiers are married
with children
 Approximately 1 million children have
an enlisted parent.
Family Circle, August, 2007
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) established
the Unmet Needs program in 2003 to help support
families of Americans serving in harm’s way. It’s
a worthy cause. Call 866-789-6333 or visit their
website at www.unmetneeds.com to find out
how you can help.
The Fauquier Times-Democrat has scheduled three
forums for voters to meet candidates in the
upcoming election.
Thursday, Sept. 27 at Liberty High School:
Candidates for the 28th State Senate District and
the 88th District of the House of Delegates
Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Warrenton:
Candidates for the 27th State Senate District and
the 31st District of the House of Delegates
Wednesday, Oct. 17 in Warrenton:
Candidates for County Sheriff, Cedar Run
supervisor, and School Board seats
The moderator will be Philip Mulford, local attorney.
Scheduling is in the final stages; complete information
is not available at this time.
~ The Fauquier Times- Democrat
8/22/07
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
This fall promises to be a busy time for legislative
activity in the United States Congress. Check these
websites for sources of GOP information:
www.congressionalrecord.com (summary of bill
with bill number)
http://thomas.loc.gov (Enter bill to obtain
information)
www.house.gov/wolf (under press releases
www.gop.com (select from press release
categories or blog)
It is notable in the report that Republicans tend to
support family-friendly issues while Democrats
oppose them. Two exceptions in this year’s
legislature were Republicans Russ Potts and John
Chichester whose scores put them with the
Democrats. Both men did not seek re-election.
If you wish to read the complete report, you can
find it at www.TFFAction.org.
BILLS TO WATCH:
H.R. 1585
H.R. 3221
H.R. 1035
H.R. 2419
H.R. 319
2008 Defense appropriation
Energy
Immigration
Agriculture
Journey through Hallowed Ground
National Heritage Area
~ Lisa Mauck
9/2/07
VOTES OF CONSCIENCE
The Commonwealth of Virginia: The Family
Foundation Action recently issued its 2006 – 2007
General Assembly Report Card. This publication
provides information that shows how our
representatives in Richmond voted on key bills
important to Virginia families. It also gives a
score to each Senator and Delegate so the public
can compare the voting records of state
legislators.
The bills evaluated are considered pro-family
bills and scores range from a low of 0 to a high of
100. Yes, there were some zeros…Robert Brink
(D-Arlington), Albert Eisenberg (D-Arlington),
Jeion Ward(D-Hampton) and Mamie Lock (DHampton).
How did representatives in this part of Virginia
rate? Scores ranged from 15 to 100:
Clay Athey (R-Front Royal), 100;
Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg), 100;
Jeff Frederick (R-Woodbridge), 100;
Bill Howell (R-Fredericksburg), 100;
Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge), 95;
Bob Marshall (R-Manassas), 100;
Joe May (R-Leesburg), 95;
Jackson Miller (R-Manassas), 100;
David Poisson (D-Sterling), 15;
Tom Rust (R-Herndon), 89;
Ed Scott (R-Culpeper), 100;
Bev Sherwood (R-Winchester), 100;
John Chichester (R-Fredericksburg), 64;
Chuck Colgan (D-Manassas), 62;
Mark Herring (D-Leesburg), 23;
Edd Houck (D-Spotsylvania), 45;
Russ Potts (R-Winchester), 42
TFFA PRO-FAMILY BILLS for 2006-2007
Defines marriage as union of one man and one woman
(Amend)
Internet filtering technology for libraries (Law)
Repeal of death tax (Law)
Religious freedom standard raised (Law)
Transportation service for private schools (Law)
Protect property from eminent domain (Failed)
Gambling on pre-recorded horse races (Failed)
Lessens education requirement for homeschooling
(Law)
Allows baccalaureate ceremony in public schools
(Vetoed)
Makes a self-inflicted abortion a crime (Failed)
Parent notification of children’s after school clubs
(Failed)
Increased standards for abortion clinics (Failed)
Ultrasound pictures available to women seeking
abortions (Failed)
Health care benefits for unmarried couples (Failed)
Right to distribute non-partisan voter guides (Law)
Increase taxes for transportation (Failed)
Parents’ right in medical decisions for children (Law)
Income tax credit for attending private schools
(Failed)
Sexual orientation added to state hiring policies
(Failed)
Homosexual couples not listed as parents on birth
certificates. (Failed)
No taxpayer funding for embryonic stem cell research
(Failed)
Study impact of no-fault divorce (Failed)
Sunset date for bills that add new taxes or increase
taxes (Failed)
Penalty for forcing someone to have an abortion
(Failed)
Tax credit for donating to scholarship organizations
(Failed)
Provide anesthesia for unborn child before abortion
after third month (Failed)
FLE courses to emphasize abstinence (Failed)
The Piedmont Republican
Women’s Club
Annual Picnic
featuring
A Country Auction
 bid for professionally
designed baskets filled with
country delights
Saturday, September 22
3:00 – 6:00 pm
at the home of
Pat and Tommie Hillis
6257 Covey Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
540-347-5115
$5 charge, checks payable to the
PRWC, 12 and under free
POT-LUCK MENU
A–I
J–R
S–Z
MAIN DISH
SALAD
DESSERT
Ham, coffee, tea, and paper
products provided. You’ll need to
provide your own bottle and mix
and a chair for seating.
RSVP Peggy Een at 540-341-3693
by Wednesday, September 19
DIRECTIONS
Rt. 29W in New Baltimore.
Turn right onto Finchingfield Rd.
Take third right onto Covey Rd.
(our sign will be at intersection)
Go to 6257 Covey Rd. on right
The PRWC appreciates the generosity of time and
effort put into the production of our picnic:
♥ To Pat and Tommie Hillis for the use of their
home and grounds
♥ To Ray Graham, vice chairman of the Board
of Supervisors for being our celebrity auctioneer
♥ To local businesses and restaurants for
donating services and merchandise for the
Country Auction baskets
♥ To Nanette and Bob Bell for the exceptional
handmade crafts donated for the baskets
♥ To the members of the PRWC board and
committees who have worked tirelessly to bring
this event about
♥ To the special invited guests who will be
attending
Members: It is important that you plan to attend
and please bring friends and neighbors as well.
The auction baskets are filled with the best
quality handmade quilts by Nanette Bell, handturned wooden bowls by Bob Bell, dinners from
local restaurants, flyfishing lessons by Bud
Kirkland, haircuts from PR & Partners, as well as
wine and wine glasses.
We need volunteers to set up for the picnic and
to clean up afterwards. Please call Kay
Campbell at 540-428-2099 to be on this
important committee.
~Hazel Lee Kizer
8/27/07
Quilts by Nanette Bell
HANDTURNED BOWLS BY BOB BELL
CLUB ACTIVITIES
MAMIE EISENHOWER LIBRARY PROJECT:
The MELP memorial project was established in
1961 to honor former First Lady Mamie
Eisenhower. Local units of Republican Women
are asked to donate books and videos that
“reflect Republican philosophy, present
outstanding Republican personalities or have
historical significance” to local public libraries or
the school board. President Hazel Lee Kizer will
be donating a selection for the PRWC to the
Fauquier County Library.
GUIDELINES: Congratulations are in order
for the PRWC, according to chair Marilyn
Ricketts! The Piedmont Republican Women’s
Club will be formally recognized for its volunteer
work during the 34th Biennial National
Federation of Republican Women’s Convention
this September in Palm Springs, California.
All those volunteer hours submitted in
June to Marilyn added up to a GOLD Club
Achievement Award for the PRWC!
There are four levels of
achievement awards presented by
the National Federation of
Republican Women each year—
bronze, silver, gold and diamond,
with diamond being the highest. Each award
consists of five categories—club function,
membership development, programs, campaign
activities, and community relations. Because our
club volunteered many long hours providing
service in each of these five categories, we have
been recognized nationally.
PRWC Volunteers, take a bow! Next
year, the Diamond Award.
AMERICANISM: From the VFRW website:
“As Republican activists we have an opportunity
to inspire those who are complacent to become
passionate, patriotic Americans, and to instill a
renewed spirit of patriotism in the soul of others.
Our first and paramount objective is to foster
respect for the Flag of the United States of
American and to set a consistent example for
others.”
Fly the flag on these days in September, October,
November and December:
September 3
September 11
September 17
September 21
October 8
October 27
November 11
November 22
December 7
December 25
Labor Day
Patriot Day (newest flag day)
Constitution Day
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Columbus Day
Navy Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Christmas Day
PUBLICITY: PRWC keeps its members and the
public aware of the club and its activities through
the Fauquier Times-Democrat. Be sure to read the
“Events” section in the Friday publication and
the Community Correspondents’ sections in the
Wednesday publication. Also, check your postal
mail for special flyers concerning specific events
and don’t forget to read your e-mail. An
informed PRWC member is an effective Virginia
Republican advocate. Please call Chair Nanette
Bell (540-347-3571) if you are not receiving
PRWC information.
ARRANGEMENTS: This committee is being
chaired by Kay Campbell while Nancy is getting
well. PRWC upcoming events are the annual
picnic on September 22 and the Christmas Party
December 6 at the Inn at Vint Hill. Additional
information will be available about the December
event when plans are finalized.
BY-LAWS: Chair Betsy Hostrop has rewritten
the PRWC by-laws and submitted them to the
VFRW for review. As soon as they are approved,
each member will get a copy.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Cards
have been sent to the following members during
their illnesses: Elizabeth Campbell—knee
surgery, Rae Bell—abdominal surgery, and
Nancy Wickersham—breast surgery. Notes with
campaign contributions were sent to Jill
Holtzman Vogel, Ray Graham, and Jim Horton.
Thank-you letters were mailed to VFW
Commander Omera for making a PRWC delivery
to the troops at Bethesda Hospital and to
businesses Iron Bridge and Faangs (restaurant)
for their donations to our picnic’s Country
Auction. Please let Corresponding Secretary
Carolyn Kirkland (540-428-1973) know if there
is someone who should be receiving a card or
letter from the PRWC.
FUNDRAISING: The PRWC set up its display
of PRWC materials and patriotic memorabilia at
the Fauquier County Fair July 19 – 22. Anna
Turanchik , chair of the committee, is ever
faithful in making the presence of the PRWC
known at local events. Thank you to Anna and
her volunteers for their time and effort, doubly
appreciated because of the heat, dust, and noise
that accompany the Fair.
“Love does not keep a record of wrongs.”
I Corinthians 13:5
Do you remember the story about the man who
was bitten by the dog? When he learned the dog
had rabies, he began making a list. The doctor
told him there was no need to make a will, that
rabies could be cured. “Oh, I’m not making a
will,” he replied. “I’m making a list of all the
people I want to bite.”
Couldn’t we all make such a list? You’ve already
learned, haven’t you, that friends aren’t always
friendly? Neighbors aren’t always neighborly?
Some workers never work, and some bosses are
always bossy?
You’ve already learned, haven’t you, that we
tend to fight back? To keep lists and snarl lips
and growl at people we don’t like?
God wants your list. He wants you to leave the
list at the cross.
~ Max Lucado
Grace for the Moment
Please notify our Chaplain Bo Miller (540-347-7108)
or Communications Chair Bobbie Miller (540-3516015) if you know of someone who needs assistance
with health, personal or other issues or if you need
assistance yourself.
Nancy Wickersham underwent surgery on
August 16 and is recovering . PRWC members
Betsy Holstrop, Kay Campbell and Carolyn
Kirkland sent dinner to Nancy and her family.
Rae Bell underwent abdominal surgery.
Elizabeth Campbell had knee surgery.
Tommy Hillis continues to have problems from
the retina separation that occurred in June.
Matthew 4:23: “Jesus went throughout Galilee,
teaching in their synagogues, preaching the
good news of the kingdom and healing every
disease and sickness among the people.”
~ Bobbie Miller
9/4/07
CALENDAR
Sept. 10 Board meeting at the home
of Marilyn Ricketts, 9:30 am.
Sept. 22 PRWC ANNUAL PICNIC
3:00 – 6:00 pm at the home of Pat and
Tommie Hillis
Sept. 26 – 30 NFRW Convention in
California
Sept. 27 Forum for the 28th State
Senate seat and 88th District Delegate
Seat, Liberty High School
Sept. 29 10th District OktoberfestMiddleburg Swedenburg Estate
Vineyard
Oct. 2 Fauquier County Republican
Committee meeting at 7:00 pm, Vint
Hill
Oct. 3 Forum for the 27th State Senate
seat and 31st District Delegate seat,
Warrenton
Oct. 17 Forum for candidates for
Sheriff, Cedar Run Supervisor,
School Board seats
VOTE
Oct. 30 Last day for
VOTE
VOTE
Absentee Vote
VOTE
application
Nov. 6 Election Day
Dec. 1 – 2 RPV Advance at the Hyatt
in Crystal City
Dec. 4 Fauquier County Republican
Committee at 7:00 pm, Vint Hill
Dec. 6 PRWC Christmas Party, Vint
Hill
…A PARTING THOUGHT…
“Happiness cannot come from
without. It must come from within.”
~ Helen Keller