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B. Petitioner's Employment in Virginia
In June 1988, petitioner signed a 5-year contract to serve
as headmistress of the Foxcroft Girls' Academy (Foxcroft) in
Middleburg, Virginia. At that time petitioner intended to remain
in Virginia for 5 years.
Before leaving for Foxcroft, petitioner entered into an oral
contract with Jan Stockfleth (Stockfleth). Stockfleth owned a
farm in Canby, Oregon. Stockfleth agreed to supervise and
maintain petitioner's livestock operation. Petitioner agreed to
give Stockfleth the hay, the proceeds of the wool crop, and one-
half of the proceeds of the lamb crop. Petitioner received the
other half of the proceeds of the lamb crop. Petitioner agreed
to pay any extraordinary expenses such as veterinary bills.
Petitioner did not agree to pay Stockfleth a salary or fee.
Stockfleth, however, billed petitioner $1,740.63 for her
services. Petitioner paid this amount.
Stockfleth visited petitioner's farm twice a week while
petitioner was in Virginia. During lambing season, Stockfleth
or her daughter visited petitioner's farm every day.
Other friends and neighbors of petitioner also helped or
were available to help with the farm if there were any
emergencies. Darrel Terry, a neighboring farmer, was available
for emergency assistance for the cattle. Terry Tosney, a
neighboring farmer, was available to help with the sheep.
Elizabeth Dixon (Dixon), a friend, cared for the horses.
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