Rappahannock News, March 4, 1976

mar 4 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA • THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1976 FIFTEEN CENTS Volume XXVH, Number 16 Flood plain restriction queried By DAPHNE McCULLOUUH REPRESENTATIVES of Panorama Reality attended the February 18 night meeting of the Rappahannock Planning Commission at the court house in little Washington, in an attempt to gain some clarification of zoning procedure matters. Upon the request of James Leake and John Barbour, the Supervisors had on February 2 visited an 8.61 acre tract in the lower end of the county, at the intersection of Routes 101 and 601. Barbour and Lincoln, acting as agents. for owner David Flach, wanted soil samples taken to determine the suitability of the land for a septic field. Flack had found a buyer for the property but the sale was contingent upon the availability of a sewer system. County Zoning maps show the property lying in a flood plain, and zoning regulations prohibit construction of buildings or sewage disposal systems within 50 feet of flood plains as shown on a zoning map. The Supervisors agreed to visit the site in an attempt to determine the accuracy of the map. Sometimes the maps are off by, 50 to 100 feet in their designations, said Planning Commission member and Supervisor Chairman Pete Luke. But this time, according to soil samples taken by Bill Adams, the designation was right on the money. Samples taken from the area deemed most suitable for a septic field showed “typical flood plain soil’’ with a water table close to the surface. BARBOUR and Leake wanted to know where to go next. Pete Luke suggested that they check on the possibility of using a sand filter system in place of a septic field. “See that fellow Charles Shepherd in Fauquier and see what kind of progress he’s making. That’s the only solution I can see right now.” (Shepherd is a Health Department Sanitarian.) Leake wanted more decisive action. He felt the problem had been caused by the ordinances and that his client deserved assistance. When the land was purchased, there were no ordinances prohibiting construction of a septic system in a flood plain. Planning Commission member David Fannon reminded Leake of the old adage “let the buyer beware,” adding that “it wasn’t the function of the Planning Commission to bail the buyer out.” “There’s no sense in granting a permit for a sewer system if it won’t work,” said Chairman Herbert Barksdale. “If a neighbor gets sick, who gets sued?” asked Commissioner Walter Masterson. Pete Luke again suggested that the solution might lie in a sand filter system and if this wasn’t acceptable that the only alternative was an appearance before the zoning appeals board to request a variance. Barbour and Leake seemed satisfied with this approach and thanked the Planning Commissioners for their time. MASTEBSON made a “parliamentary inquiry” into the feelings of the other Commissioners regarding a possible change in the procedure followed in granting or denying a zoning permit. Masterson thought it might be wise to have the Zoning Administrator put his reasons for approving or deny - ing a zoning request in writing. “It’s quite possible we’re setting precedents we don’t even know about,’’ said Masterson. Pete Luke immediately agreed, while making it clear that this request didn’t mean the Planning Commission had any intentions of changing or amending any of the zoning regulations. He thought a clear understanding of problems involved in the zoning ordinances might help in the preparation of Rappahannock’s Comprehensive Plan, which is required by 1980. Right now the reasons for approval or denial are “in one man’s head,’’ said Fanning Baumgardner. The Commissioners were afraid that there might be legal problems involved in setting up any new procedures and agreed to explore the matter further. The Commission went into executive session, with Pete Luke citing the “acquisition of property” clause in Hie Virginia Freedom of Information Act, to hear proposals from three companies regarding the establishment of a county landfill. Canton Construction Company of Amissville, E.B. Updike of Orange and Terra Excavating of Amissvijlle had responded to newspaper advertisements requesting proposals. According to Luke, all three outfits expressed interest but “no contracts were signed.” Chairman Herbert Barksdale encouraged the other commission members to attend a workshop training school held in compliance with the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District will hold two sessions at 7:30 on March 10 and 11 at the Fire Hall in Culpeper. Members of the public, particularly contractors and real estate personnel, are invited to attend. □ Tags on sale Rappahannock County motor vehicle sticker tags are now on sale for 1976 and may be purchased at the office of the county treasurer, Mrs. Frances Foster, at Washington. Expiration date for 1975 stickers is April 30, according to Mrs. Foster.□ wm. mm ■ Officials of the Culpeper Fanners' Cooperative of which the Rappahannock store at Sperryville is a part, attended the annual membership dinner meeting held last Tuesday. Included are,-front row, Earl S. Hawkins, vice president; Gordon Thornhill, manager of Sperryville operations; Taylor E. Gore, General Manager; W. A. Spillman, Jr., president; back row, Rannie Ay lor, assistant in Sperryville; James F. Massie, director; W. H. Hutt, honorary director; and Douglas Smoot, assistant general manager. Kindergarten delay is approved RAPPAHANNOCK County has been allowed a delay of one year before instituting a full school year kindergarten program in the public school system. This was the result of a hearing in Richmond last week attended by school administrators and some interested patrons and taxpayers, with the State Board of Education. The Rappahannock County School 1 Board had requested that an enI larged and extended summer school program be allowed to suffice instead of a full-scale kin1 dergarten which would require ad ditional classrooms, teachers and buses. This was denied by the state board, but a year’s reprieve was granted on the issue. Local educators felt that the year’s delay would enable them to introduce die kindergarten with greater ease since enrollment in the elementary school is declining. This may eliminate the need for more classrooms, teachers and transportation. School Superintendent O. A. Norton said, “Things in Richmond went about as we expected. He felt the delay was granted with the expectation that by another year we can house a kindergarten in the present elementary building. Enrollment dropped this year and it is anticipated it will drop next yeah. Nothing which can be foreseen now will change that unless an awful lot of people moved into the county soon.” “He was sure the State Board would not request that we expend such a capital outlay when relief could be seen in the near future.” He said Madison had just been granted a delay also because of a building which is under construe tion would not be completed in time. Mr. Norton appeared today at the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meeting to explain the results of the trip to Richmond. An amendment to the Standards of Quality for Education Act has passed the House of Delegates 42-21. It was introduced by Del. D. French Slaughter who represents Rappahannock. What will be the outcome of the amendment in the Senate remains to be seen. Nathan Miller, Rappahannock’s representative there is in favor of the amendment.

ISapjrahamuirk Nnim f! Published Thursday Morfing at Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, 22742, ej* the Fauquier Publishing Company, V* v*"**™d ’** Second Class Mail at the Post Office in Washington, Virginia. Subscriptions (in advance) $4 in Rappahannock and adjacent counties; $5 in Postal Zones 5 thru 3. MRS. SARAH C LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington 675*3349 A good compromise THE STATE BOARD of Education’s decision to grant Rappahannock County a year’s extension on starting up a kindergarten program appears to be a sensible compromise. There are some indications that a drop in elementary school enrollment in the county will make it possible to incorporate a kindergarten program without constructing additional classroom space, and without increasing the overall instructional staff. Any way that a program can be instituted without incurring extra costs ought to be encouraged. We are even more interested in the efforts of Del. D. French Slaughter Jr. in behalf of legislation which would offer rural counties such as Rappahannock the option of operating an expanded summer, pre-school program, rather than a full-scale kindergarten program. This still strikes us as tile most promising long-range solution to the State School Board’s insistence that pre-schooling opportunities be offered, especially since the state hasn’t chosen to back up its mandates with badly needed financial assistance. The kindergarten dilemma highlights what is wrong with so many programs dictated from Richmond or Washington for Idealities throughout the state and nation. It is one thing to sit in Olympian remoteness and say thus and such is an ideal that must be met, but it is quite another to have to be on the scene when ways must be found to pay for all these grand programs.□ RAPP f!HATQ By RAP OWINGS » vilAXkj Extension Agent, Agriculture THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA FORAGE CONFERENCE will be at the Middleburg Community Center next Thursday, March 11th. The program starts at 9:30 a. m. and includes the latest research information on several interesting topics including: Establishing and Maintaining Legumes—Grass Mixtures; Economics of Pasture Fertilization and Weed Control; Stockpiled Tall Fescue for Calves and Yearlings; and Beef-Cow and Calf Performance on Year-Round Grazing System. At 2 p.m., we will visit the Virginia Forage Research Station 2 miles from the Community Center to observe wintering cow herds on various forage systems. HORSEMEN’S SEMINAR—More than 50 nationally known equine .. .authorities will be speaking at the National Horsemen’s Seminar in Fredericksburg, Friday through Sunday, April 2-4. The Seminar will include lectures, panel discussion and visual presentations at !•': the Sheraton Motor Inn and live demonstrations on the nearby Rapidan River Farm. The Seminar is being sponsored by the Virginia Horse Council, V. P. I. Extension Division, Rapidan River Farm and the equine industry. BEEF CATTLEMEN’S SHORT COURSE will be conducted on the V. P. I. Campus March 22-23 with emphasis on cow-calf and feeder cattle know-how. Sessions will be conducted on .such topics as nutrition, breeding^ management, herd care and health, forages, carcass evaluation, and marketing. Deadline for registering is March 10. Several county folks have already signed up. If you are interested in more information on any of these educa, tional opportunities, please call us 675-3619. CHINESE CHESTNUTS AND DOGWOODS—Response to the brief article in last week’s Rappahannock News regarding tree seedlings was excellent. The limited supply of 200 Chinese Chestnuts had been ordered before noon Monday and well over 300 dogwoods had been ordered by this time. The bail-point pen pictured last week was recognized by a number of readers including H. B. Lillard of Rapidan whose name was drawn from the entries. He will receive a free subscription to the Rappahannock News. Others to send in correct entries were Jamesley Dennis, Susan Jenkins, Drew Hudson, Margaret Williams, Virginia Facchina, Loretta Clater, Larry Miller, William Berryman, Edith Green, Barbara Martin, Chuck Coates, Carol Atkins, Patsy Burner and John Gaines. Try this one. Bring or mail entries to the Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. Letters to the editor For kindergartens Editor: We would like to comment on the editorial of Thursday, February 19th that said, “We still feel that if parents want their children to attend kindergarten and they're willing to pay for it then there are ample programs available.” This ignores a lot of parents who can’t afford to pay for a private kindergarten even if they believe in it. Secondly, there are very few pre-school programs available in Rappahannock County. For most parents interested in kindergarten, sending a child means getting involved in driving up to 50 miles round trip a day. Is this fair? If all the children whose parents sent them to the summer program went to private kindergarten they could not be accomodated due to lack of available schools. Do people of the County really believe that Rappahannock’s any different from other rural counties? More years ago then I would like to admit I lived in a rural area in upstate New York and went to public kindergarten for Ten file for Council Ten candidates have filed petitions for the five seats on the Washington Town Council, and only incumbent Peter Kramer has filed for Mayor. Filing deadline was Tuesday for the election which will be held May 4. Council member incumbents include Dorothy Hawkins, June Jordan and Charlie Jenkins. Others filing are H.T. Updike, C.E. Giles, Jr., Bradford Fisher, Robert Haase, Charles Manson and Dorothy Clater, and Mrs. Virginia MiUer, who also files as treasurer. She has held this position for many years. Mrs. Edna Way land did not seek re-election to the council. She said, “I did not qualify. I will not serve. Eighteen years is enough.” A report from Mrs. Mary Cleverley, Registrar, indicates there are 126 eligible voters in the town jurisdiction. □ half day sessions and rode a bus. As I remember it was not unpleasant. Remember that if parents feel a child is too young or immature or for any other reason unable to cope with a bus ride or kindergarten it is not compulsory for children to attend kindergarten. Lorraine Palmer Rappahannock Committee for Kindergarten Editor’s note—Perhaps if everyone could be persuaded that the program would remain voluntary, there might be fewer reservations about it. Cancer Society holds meeting The Rappahannock Unit, American Cancer Society held its spring meeting Tuesday at the home of the local unit president, Mrs. Robert Rodgers, near Flint Hill. Plans were finalized for the March 20 Skin Cancer Clinic to be held at die Episcopal parish hall in Washington. Mrs. Robert Moorefield of Flint Hill reported the distribution of more than 1,200 folders concerning skin cancer through the schools and other sources. Announcement was made that transportation to and from the clinic will be provided for anyone needing it and a movie will be shown during the hours of the clinic.□ YOUTH RALLY Tb® 6«* Brown Bible Church ^■b0^ a Youth Rally Saturday “£rc{* 6 P*®. The speaker Jrf*T>,!?e-+^12.ton • Williams, pastor of Trinity Baptist church in Warrenton. Everyone -is welcome.□ MUSICAL PROGRAM The Harmonettes of Culpeper will present a musical program at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville, Sunday, March 7 at 3 p.m. The public is invited, said Roberta Jackson, Sponsor, and the Rev. U.S. Brokenburr, pastor.□

Delegate’s report from Richmond By DEL. D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR. ANTI-CRIME proposals, the budget bill and tax bills remain to be resolved in the next to the last week in the 1976 session of the General Assembly. The first tax proposals presented to the House of Delegates consisted of a beer tax increase, a bill to tax dividends of corporations doing business in Virginia in the same way these taxes are now subject to the Federal income taxation, a surtax or increase in the state income taxes and a bill to tax gains on the sale of real and personal property in full as ordinary income and without any allowance for capital gains as is RLEP meeting The first quarterly meeting ot the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will feature Mason Hutcheson, Culpeper Extension Agent, discussing the role played by plants in providing both beauty and food for wildlife around the home and on the farm. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, in the Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Washington, Va. Hutcheson will discuss planting and priming techniques, illustrating his remarks with color slides taken in the local area. Hutcheson has been Extension Agent in Culpeper for more than 18 years, and has organized extension horticultural programs each - Spring and Fall for the past 14 years. □ Scout services All Rappahannock Girl Scout Troops from Brownies through Senior Girl Scouts will participate in joint worship services and celebration of the Girl Scout birthday Sunday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. The girls will conduct the services except for the sermon. Parents and the public are invited to join with the Girl Scouts in this celebration. □ PASTOR C. R. WOODARD For Maranatha Baptist Church, Route 522, Flint Hill, extends a warm friendly invitation for you to attend all services: Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Sunday Evening 7:30 P.M. Wednesday 7:30 P.M. presently allowed under Federal and Virginia law. I voted for the increase in the beer tax and the bill to include all dividends in taxable income. I voted against the surtax bill and the bill to tax all income from the sale of real and personal property without any allowance for capital gains. These tax bills caused a lot of debate and controversy and the controversy still prevails. These and other tax proposals may be considered again before the end of the session. There was much argument over the effect of these taxes upon the taxpayers and the economy but one thing is certain: the surtax bill to increase the state income taxes would be a general tax increase. IT APPEARS that all of the money from any new taxes will be used for capital outlays for mental hospitals, prison facilities and colleges and universities and as recommended by the Governor these outlays would amount to approximately $97 million. The needs for these projects can be justified but I am not in favor of financing these projects by a general increase in income and sales taxes. The House Courts of Justice Committee defeated a bill I introduced to require criminals convicted of murder, rape, voluntary manslaughter, robbery or kidnapping to serve at least one-half of their penitentiary sentence before being eligible for parole. Another bill I introduced has been carried over to the 1977 session. This is the bill allowing the jury to hear evidence as to the prior criminal record of the accused after a verdict of guilty- is found but before sentence is imposed. The bills for additional death penalties as recommended by the Governor are still in the House Courts of Justice Committee and these bills do have considerable opposition. I strongly support these bills and I hope that this session of the legislature will pass them. Next week I will have another legislative reportJQ Skin cancer clinic DR. Louis E. Hannan, Jr. of Charlottesville will conduct the skin cancer clinic which is scheduled for Saturday, March 20, in Rappahannock County. He is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. The Skin Cancer Clinic is sponsored by the Rappahannock Unit, American Cancer Society and is free to all who wish to take advantage of the clinic for skin cancer detection. Any positive identifications will be referred to the person’s own physician. Dr. Harman is a native of Ohio, attended Mississippi State Col lege, Vanderbilt University and received his M. D. from the Duke University School of Medicine in 1949. HIS internship was at Madigan General Hospital and his residency at . Walter Reed General Hospital. He received dermatological training as an Osbourne Fellow, Dermal Pathology: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. His military service, after being an enlisted soldier from 1943-46, included active duty as a medical officer from 1949 until 1970 when he retired as a Colonel in the regular army, Chief of the Dermatology Service, Walter Reed Hospital. □ 1 RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS COOP fc/ is now your local Whirlpool APPLIANCE DEALER! Refrigerator-Freezer ?n sn 13.1 CU. FT. NO-FROST Model eetisut • No-Frost refrigerator and freezer sections • 3.51 cu. ft. separate freezer • Separate temperature controls • Power-saving heater control switch ; • Slide-out crispers • Super-storage door BIG 13.2 CU. FT. Model eeti3idt • Cycle-defrost system • Big 3.74 cu. ft. separate freezer • Slide-out crispers • Super-storage door with built-in egg nest and butter bin • Porcelain-enameled interior • Million-Magnet* doors • Automatic interior, lighting • Attractive Black Jade color accents Rappahannock Farmers Cooperative 987-23i l Sperryville owfcAHP4 nm iocatms to tan m cnrmtKMmttm-mAaamosrmmu

The Rappahannock Unit, American Cancer Society, with Mrs. Robert Rodgers as president, left, will institute the annual Cancer Fund Crusade in April. Mrs. D. G. Laing, right, of Amissville will be chairperson of the Crusade with Mrs. Walter (Jack) Curtis of Flint Hill as cochairperson. Many other volunteers are needed to assist and complete a successful Crusade. C.B. Radios Roya & Eversonic 1972 Pontiac $1800 1967 Ford 428 4-speed $550 TIRES-OIL-GAS-GROCERIES HINT HIU GARAGE 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Phon«$ 675-3252 Flint HU Va VIRGINIA INSPECTION Used Dealer 3824 PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, March 6 10 a.m. Rain or Shine Take Rt 211 to Amissville, Va., take Rt. 642 to Viewtown store, farm on left. Watch for signs. VALUABLE FARM MACHINERY *■ Deutz D8006 tractor 26 brs. -85 h.p. (new) John Deere #310 backhoe (excellent cond.) New Holland # R.L. 35 loader4 wheel drive (509 hrs. like new) Oliver sod planter (used 1 season) like new John Deere 17 spout drill New Holland #256 Rolabar rake (like new) | New Holland #276 hay liner haler (like new) New Holland #477 Haybine (like new) Shaver post driver (like new) Dump Wagon New Holland #451 side mower | (like new) Disc plow-3 pt. hitch Flat bed wagon International 16” bottom plows-3 pt. hitch Field chopper - fair cond. I New Idea 1 row corn picker ’ Agrotex 300 gal. sprayer-New Lime spreader > York rake i Pull type disc I Hay and rain conveyer with | elec, motor > Essick cement mixer with gas r : I motor iCement mixer - belt driyen j Flat truck body Old Van truck for storage wily Several pieces misc. machinery not listed. Lunch served by Forest n > , ^ j Grove Baptist Church ■ J Terms: CASH Owner: John Sheffield Viewtown, Va. LIVESTOCK Holstein Heifer Black Angus steer 6 big brood sows (3 with pigs) 2 straight hogs . Large boar hog 8 shoats MSC. MERCHANDISE Approx. 500 bales hay 30” bandsaw light plant (less motor) Lot odd plow blades-tongues, etc. Gehl hammer mill with Int. motor Several steel windows Old corn shelter Several furnaces Several water heaters Lot creosote poles, all length 2 wheel garden tractor with equipment Radial Arm Saw Riding lawn tractor (fair cond.) Large table saw with gas motor Belsaw saw filer Lot Elec, motors Lot screens & windows & doors Electric refrigerator Pipe Vise & cutters - stock it dies 500 gal. fuel tank Lot sinks & tops etc. Lot storm windows & screens Several pieces Misc. furniture, dishes, etc. Lot doors, windows - Misc. items, not listed. COL. TOM W. REESE m . touwraa ntuiu mu mm ut mt Lt. Welling is commended Lt. D. Craig Welling, USN, was recently awarded a Letter of Commendation from Vice Admiral Joe Williams, Jr., Commander Submarine Force U. S. Atlantic Fleet for superior performance of duties aboard the USS James Madison (SSBN 627) (Blue) from September 1974 to November 1974. Lt. Welling served as Damage Control Assistant, Auxiliary Division Officer, and Quality Assurance Coordinator aboard the Madison during the ship’s first extended refit period in Holy Loch, Scotland, for which he was cited. Lt Welling was commended for his “superior managerial ability and technical competence. . .exceptional performance (and) good judgement. . .reflecting) great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.’’ Lt. Welling and his unit aboard the USS James Madison also received the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award from the Secretary of the Navy. He was presented with both awards by the Commander of the Naval Nuclear Lt. D. Craig Welling Power Prototype in West Milton, NY, where Lt. Welling is currently an Instructor. He is married to the former Carter Moffett of Washington, Va. Forest fire wardens CHIEF Forest Warden Clifton W. Jenkins of Rappahannock County has named the men who have been .appointed as County Forest Wardens for 1976. These men will assist in the prevention and control of forest and brush fires in Rappahannock County. Warden Jenkins says “these men are public spirited and want to help out during times of forest fire emergency.” They answer calls for help from the Virginia Division of Forestry, and are relied on heavily during extended periods of high fire danger. Volunteer Fire Companies are a major forest fire fighting force in the County, Chief Forest Warden Jenkins.continued. “Beinglocated in several communities throughout the County, they respond rapidly and frequently suppress a fire while it is small thereby saving untold acreage of forest land from possible damage.” The names and addresses of Forest Wardens are as follows: Chief Warden, Sperryville 9878837. Lookout Watchman, Sperryville 987-8685. Local Forest Wardens—Roadcap Atkins, Amissville, Culpeper 937-4532; George W. Beahm, Washington, Sperryville 987-8895, (Silas Beahm); John H. Powers, Flint Hill, 364-1352; Dudley Pullen, Chester Gap, Front Royal 635-6065; E. S. Jenkins, Jr., Route 1, Box 130, Washington 6753545; Connor Jenkins, Boston, Culpeper 825-3912; Earl J. Kilby, Woodville, Sperryville 987-8412; Roy L. Knighting, Castleton, Culpeper 937-4544; Turner Settle, Viewtown, Culpeper 937-4529; John A. Tapp, Amissville, Culpeper 937-4034; Chester T. Wayland, Woodville, Sperryville 9878864. DOWNTOWN FRONT ROYAL Starting TODAY Monday thru Saturday (Closed Sunday)

The second division of the Mount Salem timber race for ladies at Rappahannock was a three-horse contest most of the way between Mrs. Redmond Toerge’s Orsinette Smile, right; Patty Cassel’s Never Delay \ (center) and Laurie Haynes’s War’s End. Never Delay eventually won for the second time over Orsinette Smile. (Ray Dilley photo) Records tumble at Rappahannock By JUNE RUHSAM RAPPAHANNOCK Hunt’s pointto-point Saturday at Thornton Hill Farm broke all previous records for attendance and entries, and possibly for weather and excitement also. A crowd of some 5,000, enjoying an unbelievably warm afternoon, shouted as three horses dashed together across the wire in a “photo” finish of the Durant Hill Rappahannock huntsman Jim Dodson about to lay the drag for the Rappahannock hound race. hurdle race. Kevin Palmer’s Kool Kake won this owner-rider race by less than a nose over Doug Worrall’s Iron Man’s Orr. Third was Charles Owens on his High Peak, who won last week’s race at Casanova but was disqualified there for causing Kool Kake to fall. The eight starters in the Durant Hill were closely bunched as they left the post, with High Peak, Kool Kake and Sagitta in front. Kool Kake and High Peak traded the lead several times with High Peak having the edge on the final turn into the stretch. But from the tenth and last fence to the finish the three horses raced head and head, stride for stride. NINE races were scheduled, but eleven were run because of the large number of entries. First on the card was the pair race which was won by the Marlborough Hunt team of Charles Owens on Sure Move and Hannah Owens on Mr. Tap Dancer. Second, third and fourth place finishers were all from Rappahannock Hunt. Oliver Brown on his Stuart’s Mill and Barbara Lane, riding Flamingo, were second, while Kevin Smithgall on Miss Liza G. Bars and Moody Aylor on Mr. Clean were third. Fourth was the team of Michael Marsh on Bob Riddley and William Warshauer riding Minnesota Fats; With 22 altered, the Double Gate Turf Race, was split. D.M. Smithwick’s Babeen, with Tommy Voss aboard, led to the stretch of the three-fourths mile race, but he was overtaken by the winner, Jennifer Youngman on her Doc Hebb, a winner last week, too. Second was James Wyatt’s Tangerine, G. E. Hoover up, followed by Babeen. In the second division, Larmonde Stables’s Evergreen, Anthony Price riding, and Mike Adams on his Schoodish, fought it out, with Schoodish hitting the finish line on top. Third was Larry Lee Hew’s Edison, ridden by Jeff LeHew. Third race was the Mount Salem, two miles over timber for ladies, which also was divided. In the first section Lynda Moore on Galo, a first-time starter last week, was in the lead over most of the 11 fences, with Jo Pat Murphy’s Muzzle Puzzle close behind. As they approached the finish, Galo drifted to the left, causing Muzzle Puzzle to duck outside the flags, brushing off rider Jennifer Youngman. Stewards disqualified both girls, so that the winner was the third horse, Gail McGuire’s Alladin Spin, Betty Sue Grant riding. Sec ond was Robert Green’s CharlieBe-Good, Susan Grehan up. Mr. See Page 13 Jennifer Youngman’s father, John Youngman, was a startled observer at the finish line of the first division of the Mount Salem timber race for ladies, as Jenny took a tumble after hitting one of the finish line posts. He ran practically through the middle of the finishing horses to see if she was all right. . . . And she was, with only a sore shoulder.

FIRE £ RESCUE NOTES BURNING LAWS ARE NOW IN EFFECT—PLEASE OBSERVE Flint Hill fire department answered calls to six field or brush fires February 28, three in the Huntly area-the Bozelle property, Dawsons, and Bowser Williams; one at Raymond Sutphin’s farm on Rt. 729 and two calls to Amissville. Washington Fire department also answered calls to Amissville on February 28. February 27 the unit put out a trash and grass fire at Samuel Caldow’s in Peyton Farms and on the 29th they answered a call to a chimney fire at the home of Gilbert Cameron in Washington. Flint Hill responded Wednesday morning to a dumpster fire at Huntly. The Washington Rescue Squad transported Mrs. Alice Verner from Culpeper Memorial to her home in Washington February 26. Sperryville Rescue Squad answered a call to an auto accident on 211 west of Washington and carried Della Gatewood to Warren Memorial the 28th. Sunday, February 29 Rene Carpenter of Arlington was carried from Alson Atkins Rainbow Stables to Culpeper Memorial and the same day Mrs. James W. Fletcher was carried from her home to Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. Flint Hill Rescue Squad, February 27 carried John Scroggins from his home near Washington to Warren Memorial and the same day took Larry Plaster from the home of Ruth Grimsley near Flint Hill to Fauquier Hospital. February 28 the squad was on standby at the Point-to-Point Races at Sperryville. That evening the unit responded to the accident on Rt. 211 near Washington and carried Anna Starks, Hilda Varn, Susan Varn and Katherine Tyson to Warren Memorial Hospital. February 29 the Flint Hill unit took Junior Woodward from his home in Washington to Warren Memorial. March 1, Ed Harris was transported to Warren Memorial from his home at Huntly and March 2 Mr. Harris was carried back fb his home, from the hospital. Robert Nithers was taken early Wednesday morning from his home to Warren Memorial Hospital. Food stamp information EFFORTS to inform people of the availability and requirements of the Food Stamp Program are being increased, according to Mrs. Rebecca Burke, the Outreach Coordinator for Rappahannock County. In past months letters have been sent out to persons receiving Supplemental Security Income to advise them of their .possible eligibility for food stamps. The Virginia Department of Welfare has just made available to the county Food Stamp Outreach Kits which contain frequently asked questions about the program and answers to these questions, a worksheet so an interested household can determine if it might be eligible for food stamps, and an application form which can be taken to the local Food Stamp Unit in Washington, Virginia. These kits will be distributed and are also available upon request by writing the Food Stamp Unit, Department of Public Welfare, P. 0. Box 87, Washington, Va. 22747 or phoning 675-3200. The Department of Agriculture has supplied the local office with copies of the informational booklet “The Food Stamp Program.” Mrs. Burke says that this booklet is available to anyone and provides basic information on eligibility requirements and food stamp procedures. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to prior public notice, the State Corporation Commission conducted a public bearing on May 5, 6 and 7, 1975, to receive evidence and information in aid of an investigation by the Commission to determine whether the public interest is served by the use of a fuel adjustment clause by the following utilities: Appalachian Power Company, Delmarva Power and Light Company of Virginia, Potomac Edison Company, Potomac Electric Power Company, Virginia Electric and Power Company, and Old Dominion Power Company* Old Dominion has been dismissed as a party because it does not generate electricity and makes no use of a fuel adjustment clause. By Order dated February 18, 1976, present fuel adjustment clauses employed by the foregoing utilities are continued in use pending further Commission order. By the aforesaid Order of February 18, the Commission proposes certain rules and regulations intended to govern the design and use of all fuel adjustment clauses if such clauses are to be permitted. If Adopted, the rules and regulations would prescribe greater limitations upon costs which may be passed to consumers through a fuel clause; monthly reports will have to be filed by the named utilities giving full details of all fuel purchases, and these companies will be requested to appear before the Commission, in open court, once every three months to answer Commission questions relevant to any and all fuel reports filed during the preceeding quarter. The filed reports and public hearings will serve as part of the Commission’s continuing review of the use of and need for a fuel adjustment clause. Accompanying its Order of February 18, 1976, and of even date therewith, is an Opinion setting forth findings and reasons supporting said Order. Copies of both Opinion and Order may be reviewed at any business office of an electric company named at which customer bills may be paid. Any interested person who objects to the adoption of the rules and regulations proposed by the Commission for use in governing the future design and use of any fuel adjustment clause, may file written objection with the Commission, stating file reason or reasons therefor, on or before April 8, 1976. Objections should be directed to testimony and other evidence of record in this proceeding and mailed to: Fuel Clause Investigation, Case No. 19528, Division of Public Utilities, State Corporation Commission, P.O. Box 1197, Richmond, Virginia 23209. „ STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION Amissville Rescue Squad took Dan Wilson from home to Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton on February 27 and the same day took Mossie Brown from home to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. The following day a subject was taken from a wreck to Fauquier Hospital and Beverly Bowers was transported to Fauquier Hospital, also. Richard Sutton Pittard was taken from a traffic crash in Amissville Sunday evening to Fauquier Hospital by the Amissville unit. Amissville Fire Company responded to a roadside fire February 25 at the Pierson property and the 28th this unit answered a call to a large Held fire at the Jones farm east of Amissville. On the 28th this unit assisted with some controlled burning. □ Soil erosion sessions set H.S. Barksdale of the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District has announced that the District is holding erosion and sediment control training sessions on March 10 and 11. The two meetings will be at the Fire Hall in Culpeper and will start at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the sessions will be to encourage better control of erosion on construction sites in Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Orange and Culpeper Counties. Barksdale said that the program will include discussion of the technology to minimize erosion, requirements of an erosion and sediment control plan, and the mechanics of getting a plan approved. Barksdale said the sessions will be of interest to contractors, realtors, government officials, and others concerned with land disturbing activities. □ ... ...eMMHHHHHnnn Emergency service at Washington was wiped out Saturday afternoon when the water tanker and ambulance collided on Route 211 at the entrance to the Amissville fire house and carnival grounds. According to Trooper S. W. Weatherboltz, Bruce Critzer, driving the tanker attempted to make a left turn when Edward Clark in the ambulance started to pass. The emergency units bad been summoned to Amissville to assist with a large field and brush fire. The ambulance with radio was directed to the fire and started to pass the tanker to lead it to the burning area. The tanker had no radio and had no outside rear vision mirror on that side so Critzer did not see Clark passing, as he steered the tanker into the Amissville fire house to receive directions. TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA You are hereby notified that I shall sit on Saturday, April 3, 1976, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at my office in the Court House, Washington, Virginia for the purpose of registering qualified persons prior to the General Election to be held on May 4, 1976. This is the last day the registra tion hooks will be open prior to this election. Mary Cleverley ____General Registrar_

CHESTER GAP NEWS MRS. BESSIE PARKS n /\+ O t Following the Chester Gap Homemakers’ business session in the Fire Hall Monday, March 8, at 7 p.m., there will be a program at 7:30 for the benefit of all good citizens on the subject, “Voting,” Knowing one’s rights to vote,” etc., Officials of Rappahannock County, as well as members of the local electoral board, are expected to be present. The public is invited. Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Wines of Front Royal called on Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Williams, Jr. Friday. Tammie and Rodney Williams of Front Royal spent the weekend with their grandparents, the Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Rynex of Reston were recent weekend guests in the home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Rawlings, in the Blue Ridge Mountain Estates. Joseph Pilenaro and sons, Charles and Mark, of McLean spent the last weekend with Mr. Rawlings, and J.W. and Jim Waycaster of Dillwyn plan to accompany Mr. Rawlings on a quail and pheasant hunt next weekend on Cedar Run Hunting Preserve at Catlett. Sunday evening Mrs. Luiiey uevius of Front Royal visited Mrs. Sam North who is reported ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sibert and Steven of the Fork District were callers in the Stanley Williams’ home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Williams had as Sunday visitors Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tharpe of Arco and Mrs. Jacob Williams and Janie of Front Royal. Mrs. Bonnie Shipe and Lisa of Riverton were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Gracie Williams. Michael Lee, son of Mrs. Williams, returned to school Monday after being hospitalized from Wednesday until Friday due to a penicillin reaction. Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Williams entertained at Sunday dinner honoring their elder daughter, Rhonda, who is 15. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mahoney, Mr. and Mrs. James Starnes and family, and Mrs. Aubrey Ritenour, all of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Williams brought a good report from Henry Cameron whom they visited Thursday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dannette and Gregary Hickerson attended a birthday parly Sunday afternoon for their eight-yearCHURCH TEA Hostesses for a tea at Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill on Saturday were Mrs. Myrtle Cook, Mrs. Lillian Taylor, Mrs. Mary Jordan and Mrs. Lula Wigenton. The tea was sponsored by the Ways and Means Club and Mrs. Taylor was honored hostess for realizing the most funds. Mrs. Cook is president of the Club and the church pastor is the Rev. James Price.□ old cousin, Dixie Kerns, given by her mother, Mrs. Brenda Kerns, in the home of Dixie’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Kerns, on Guard Hill Road. Mrs. Ruth Ann Burke and daughter, Carol, of Huntly called on Mrs. Thomas Leake and family Tuesday evening. Mrs. James Fox and “J” visited Mrs. Judy Pace in Front Royal Wednesday, and in the evening were joined by Mr. Fox to call on Mr. and Mrs. Pickrell and their new son, Shawn. Mrs. Shirley Shelton and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Shelton entertained Sunday with a picnic dinner for eight members of the family honoring the birthdays of Robert Shelton and his aunt, RCES Menu Monday, March 8: Hot dogs, Mashed Potatoes, Boiled cabbage, Apricots, Milk. Tuesday, March 9: Vegetable soup/crax, Peanut butter/jelly sandwiches, Peaches, Cookie, Milk. Wednesday, March 10: Beef stew, Canned tomatoes, Pears, Cookie, Bread/butter, Milk, Thursday, March 11: Pizza, Green Peas, Coleslaw, Chocolate pudding, Bread/butter, Milk. Friday, March 12: Tuna fish, String beans, French fries, Pineapple upside cake, Bread/butter, Milk.D IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Doyothy Poehler who passed away March 1, 1975. Days of sadness still come over us hidden tears so often flow, Memory keeps you always with us, although you left one year ago Oft times my thoughts go wandering, to the grove not far away Where you the sweetest memory, that will never fade away. The blow was heavy The Shock severe We little thought that death was near But only those who have lost can tell The pain of parting without farewell As long as Life and Memory last we will always remember thee. Sadly missed by Mother, Janie Pullen, Sisters and brother and loving children, Jerry, Desiree, Melody and Greg EXPERT SLECTROMICSAk. 1099 N. Royal Ava. Front Royal Call 635*8597 POWER TO THE CITIZENS. CB-Rodio: Checked and And Antenna: Checked and peaked tuned to adjusted for maximum power. lowest SWR. ONLY $6# 50 PANASONIC ADMIRAL LAFAYETTE Mrs. Bessie Parks. The Chester Gap 4-H’ers plan a hike Sunday afternoon, March 7. All wishing to go are to meei ai the home of Mrs. Maybelle Gilkey at 1:30 p.rti. ' "i REPEAT OF A SELLOUT! 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IN PLANNING DISTRICT 9 A regional sewer not recommended IF A study conducted in Orange and Madison County is a clue of things to come, the State Water Control Board may be backing away from its. former Insistence that all sewage treatment systems—even those in rural areas —be designed and constructed as “regional” entities. Some members of Planning District 9 listened in amazement as a consulting engineer reported that he could not justify a regional system to link Woodberry Forest School, the Town of Orange, and portions of Orange and Madison Counties. He said individual treatment systems would be better, and, furthermore, that the Water Control Board is apparently willing to go along with his recommendation. “You mean we’re not dealing with another bunch of sewer lines running across farmlands?” asked Pete Luke of Rappahannock County, who had just been elected chairman <jf the RappahannockRapidan Planning Commission. “There were no objections from the SWCB,” admitted Taylor F. Turner Jr. of the consulting firm of Stuart Royer and Associates. And at briefings already presented to Orange County, Madison County and the Town of Orange, “no one expressed an opinion in opposition.” “I'D LIKE to see something in writing from the governing bodies before we take action,” said Luke, and his hesitation may have been well founded. An Orange representative on the planning commission, Bob Edwards—a pro-growth Supervisor from Orange—insisted that action by the planning district be delayed. “We are preparing a county master plan,” said Edwards, “and I’m not sure this study ties in with the county’s master plan. We will have to make some hard decisions before we can approve it.” Royer’s study concluded that a regional sewer isn’t needed in the -—NOTICE TO RAPPAHANNOCK RESIDENTS 1976 Rappahannock County Motor Vehicle ■ Stickers are now on sale at the Treasurer’s Office in Washington. All 1975 Stickers expire on April 30, 1976. Frances Foster, Treas, esSutan+ Avoid the ^ weed control gamble! Use Sutan + Selective Herbicide and atrazine. If you have stayed away from no-till corn because of the weed and insect build-up problem, you can still get top-notch weed control before planting. Incorporate Sutan + herbicide, tank-mixed with atrazine, as you work the ground before you plant. No gamble on rain as with surface-applied herbicides. Your herbicides are right in the soil destroying weeds as they sprout. Sutan + and atrazine are a top recommendation for broad spectrum grass and broadleaf weed control. Use them to control nutsedge, crabgrass, pigweeds, foxtails, fall pamcum, seedling johnsongrass, lambsquarters and many other weeds. This season keep every com row clean for bigger yields. Use the combination herbicide that works rain or shine, Sutan+ and atrazine. Always follow label directions carefully. See your Stauffer supplier for Sutan+. , Sutatf+ from Stauffer Stauffer Chemical Company Agricultural Chemical Division P.O. Box 10 - f " Dayton, New Jersey 08810 area because of “the rural nature of the study area,” and because “it is felt that the existing land use in the Town of Orange will not change significantly within the next 20 years.” Instead of a regional system, the engineers recommend upgrading an overloaded Town of Orange system, and building a new facility to serve an overloaded Woodberry Forest School plant. Conventional treatment would be sufficient, says the engineers’ report, because of “the assimilative capacity of the Rapidan River.” Concluded the report: “Due to the sparse development in both Orange and Madison Counties, it is not economically feasible to provide service to large areas in either county at this time.” IN FAUQUIER, by contrast, a small “regional” system linking Hie Plains and Marshall, via lines running through undeveloped countryside, has already been built, and county officials are pressing for another regional system covering a much greater area, linking Catlett, Calverton, Midland and Remington. Even the Water Control Board is balking at the latter project, insisting on a much smaller initial project. In Prince William, the monster of all regional sewer systems is under construction for the Upper Occoquan Sewer Authority. The eventual cost of this plant, ac cording to some estimates, may approach $100,000,000. NEW MEMBERS welcomed to the planning district commission were Mrs. Kate White of Culpeper, Stevenson Mcllvaine of Fauquier, and Edwards of Orange. Warrenton Town Manager Ed Brower presided at the opening of the meeting, until the election of Luke as chairman. Luke was elected by a 6 to 4 vote over Robert Miller of Culpeper. Named vice chairman, unanimously was Stan Haworth of Warrenton, and Miller was named secretary-treasurer. . Dr. R.S. LeGarde, regional Health Officer, appeared to recommend consumer and provider representatives on the district’s health planning steering committee. They are Dr. George Broman of Culpeper, William Green of Fauquier, Mrs. Charlotte Towns of Orange, Col. Luke and Mrs. Francis Phillips of Culpeper. John Jones, criminal justice planner, presented his 1976 plan for the district, placing a number one priority on “basic, in-service training for deputies.’’ John Kirsch of the Water Control Board staff appeared to explain Public Law 208 water quality management ^regulations. He stated that he did not feel Planning District 9 qualifies as a 208 district, since the requirements describe mostly urban areas with severe quality problems.—Ray DUley Pete Luke, center, was elected chairman of Planning District 9 at the commission’s meeting last Thursday in Culpeper. At left is Stan Haworth of Warrenton; Bob Anderson of Rappahannock is in the foreground, and Art Warren, executive director of the commission, is at right. Toneys Downtown Super Market 25 E. Jackson Street_ Front Royal SMITHFIELD TRUCKLOAD SALE Smithfield Smoke House Smoked Cooked Picnic’s 69c lb. Country Squire Bread -3 for #!•©© 22 oz. 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BOSTON NEWS BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. F.R. Frazier were Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville andShelvy Fraizer of Castleton. « Mr. and Mrs. David Smoot and family were Sunday afternoon callers of Mrs. W.S. Peyton. Wayne Fincham of Peola Mills, Mrs. G.L. Fincham, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby McCloud, Dale McCloud of FLINT HILL Mrs. W.R. Settle andMissTammy Settle spent Sunday in Staunton and visited Miss Cheryl Settle at VSD. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell and family of Madison Heights spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Smith of Windsor were weekend guests of Mrs. G.W. Smith. Saturday night guests were Ben Giles and Harriet Thaxton. Mrs. Irvin Corbin, and Darryl Corbin of Hartwood with Mrs. Ertha Corbin, Mrs. Gavor Foster and Mrs. Herbert Foster spent Sunday afternoon in Front Royal. They with Herbert Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Sealock and Karen of Falls Church were dinner guests that evening of Mr. and Mrs. Gavor Foster. Mrs. Ann Ridenour returned to her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sunday after spending some time with he mother, Mrs. M.H. Brady Sr. Sunday guests of Mrs. Brady were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vest and family of Virginia Beach were recent guests of Mrs. Christine Vest. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. William Wade, Kevin and Kelly of Chantilly and Mrs. Linda Haney and Sharon of Alexandria. Their guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ermine Wade of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curtis visited Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Curtis in Greenbelt, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lockridge and Mrs. Eleanor Timmons in Alexandria during the weekend. Mrs. Elmer Atkins and Mrs. Maude Dodson visited Mrs. Franklin Atkins in Linden and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Clatterbuck in Front Royal Sunday. Mrs. H.C. Pullen spent Thursday through Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Putnam in Front Royal. Monday visitors of the H.C. Pullens were Mrs. Putnam and Mrs. Robert Lillard of Front Royal. □ REAL ESTATE FRESH CONCEPT IN COUNTRY LIVING—Large airy contemporary home on 67 acres, open to mountain views in all directions; living room with fireplace and windows on three sides, skylighted dining room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen, large utility room, master bedroom with sunken bath in view of swimming pool, library, guest bedroom and den. Excellent room arrangement throughout. Separate 4 room guest house with fireplace and deck. Stable with two box-stall, tack and feed room, 7 standing feed stalls with convenient hay storage includes 2-run heated kennel,^ machine shop, hobby shop, equipment shed, cedar room, all under one roof! Pond, 2 turn-out sheds, all board fencing completes this prime package at 9245,000. For appointment call Eileen Day , 9878121 with THOMAS & TALBOT ?EAL ESTATE, Middleburg, Va. 3/4 Reva, Mr. and Mrs. Gene McCloud and Gene Jr. of Madison and Mrs. Harold Benning were visitors during the weekend of Mrs. Calvin McCloud. Mrs. McCloud was in Charlottesville Tuesday. Mrs. Hazel Allen of Bayonne, N-J. returned home Monday after visiting her sisters, Mrs. Chester Weaver and Mrs. James Bennett Mr. and Mrs. James Staub and family spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Poarch at Petersburg. Mrs. Harry Morrison and Vickie of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill and Melanie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hensley, Jr., Susan and Trey were weekend guests of Mrs. Hensley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keeling in Farmville. The Rev. Percy Bane was a Sunday afternoon caller of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan were Sunday overnight guests of friends in Arlington. Mrs. Nina Peyton, Penny, Jeff and Kendall were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Michele. Sunday the Fraziers were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. Jack Dennis of Alexandria was a Friday guest of his father, the Rev. W.B. Dennis and Saturday Granville Compton of Annandale was his visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill and daughters were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd in Madison and enroute home visited Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter and Holly in Brightwood. Mrs. George Johnston, Mrs. Cary Thornhill and Mrs. George Butler were Sunday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse H&wkins Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham, Bill, Sue and Donna were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Blanch Fincham in Woodville. The Rev. and Mrs. William Lancaster and family of Culpeper, J. Stant Weaver of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda and Patty of Fairfax, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Butler and family were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Butler Sunday. Legal Notice TOWN COUNCIL WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE Charles and Ellen Hanson of Washington, Virginia have applied for a Special Use Permit in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-9 of the Zoning Ordinance of The Town of Washington, Virginia. The above named applicant desires to operate a shop to sell crafts, yarn and furniture, located in Town of Washington, Magisterial District. A hearing has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on March 9, 1976 in the County Courthouse at Washington, Virginia. The applicant and other interested parties wishing to be heard are requesting to be present at that time. 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OBITUARIES .. ... MriSi Bertha Estes Armel, 68, of Washington died February 25, 1976 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. She was born in Ohio February 16, 1908, daughter of Irvin and Roberta.. Woodward Corder. She was married twice and both husbands, William Lee Estes and Bur ford Armel predeceased her. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Mi. the Washington Volunteer »¥^re.Department and of the Washington Rescue Squad. Sh6 itt survived by a daughter, Mrs (".'feeorge Terry of Hampton; three ‘.son*, Harold B. Estes of Lignum,1 Everett J. Estes and William L. Estes, both of Washington;, a foster sister, Mrs. D.D. Hudson, of Washington and 10 grandchildren. Funeral .services were conducted Saturday by the Rev. Malcolm Maples at the Washington United Methodist Church. Burial was in Armel the Washington Masonic Cemetery. Members of the fire department served as pallbearers. Clore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. □ Buckner Mrs. Rebecca Elizabeth Buckner, 72, of Sperryville died March 1, 1976 in University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville following an extended illness. A native of Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late Walter B. and Margaret Yowell Kilby of Sperryville. She was a member of F.T. Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Aylette Hawes Buckner, Jr.; two sons, Aylette H. Buckner, HI, and John S. Buckner, both of Sperryville; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Tyus of Richmond; five brothers, Irvin R. Kilby, Lucio J. Kilby and Earl J. Kilby, all of Sperryville, ———_— Jibuti tribute, CEMETERY MEMORIALS illfv CLORE FUNERAL HOME II , ritOHt >25-2361 “The Home of Thoughtful Service" CULPEPER Maury W. Kilby of Wytheville and Dr. Walter L. Kilby of Woodstock. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper conducted by the Rev. Ronald Wiley. Geest Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.□ Pierce Mrs. Willie Irene Martin Pierce, 84, of Culpeper died February 28, 1976 in Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg. She was a native of Rappahannock, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Martin and has lived many years in Culpeper. She was a member of Gourdvine Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Ollie Settle of Orange, Mrs. Thelma Campbell, Mrs. Virgie Tharpe and Mrs. Mildred Weakley, all of Culpeper; two brothers, Silas Martin of Amissville and Jack Martin of Orange; two sisters, Mrs. Lacy Settle of Culpeper and Mrs. Rosie Jenkins of Falls Church; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. John S. Farrar in Clore Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday with burial following in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper.□ Birth certificates needed THE STATE Health Department urges parents to make immediate application for the birth certificates of their children scheduled to enter school for the first time this fall. Beginning in April, pre-school registration will be held for firsttime . students and parents will need to prove their child’s age. Approximately three weeks are required to receive the certificate. If the child was bora in Virginia, the certificate may be requested from the State Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, 23208. Application forms may be obtained from local health departments or a letter may be sent to the Bureau giving the child’s full name, date of birth, place of birth, full name of father and full maiden name of the mother. In all cases, requests should be accompanied by a fee of $2 for each copy desired. 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SPERRYVILLE NEWS urs bm varner Mrs. Mabel Deal and son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jenkins in Leon. Ivan Deal is ' recuperating from a fall and broken foot. Capt. and Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer, Nicole and Heidi of Reston and Capt. Gerhardt Dommel of Rockville, Md. were weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance. Saturday guests were Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy of Fairfax and Sunday Dr. and Mrs. Will Kuhlman of Round Hill were visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Budcfy Aylor and David of Woodbridge were guests for several days last week of Mr. Someone Cares The greatest need in the world today is loveMore love for each other and more love for Cod above. GEEST FUNERAL HOME, INC. Private Ambulanee Cemetery Memorials *105 Sperryville Rd. 825-0395 Culpeper, Va. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Heather. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams of Front Royal were Friday callers of Mrs. Nina B. Brown and they had dinner in Charlottesville. Cindy Cumins spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Dawson Nail, Mr. Nail and family in Falls Church. Elder and Mrs. Elmer Skeen of Palmyra were weekend guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins. Guests last Wednesday of the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Wiley and family were Mrs. Wiley’s brotherin-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. David Dahlgren of Fargo, N.D. Kathy Dwyer of Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg is spending her semester break with her mother, Mrs. Ruby Dwyer and family. Their Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Maywood Cornwell of Luray. Mrs. F.D. Coffey, Jr., and Heather Ay lor with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill visited relatives in Etlan last Wednesday. Mrs. Amy L. Gore of Alexandria was a weekend guest of Mrs. Frances Thornton. Weekend visitors of Mrs. Maury W. Brown were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Williams of Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Pierce were hosts to a dinner party Saturday evening. Guests included Johnny BIRTH ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. Atkins of Sperryville have announced the birth of twins, a son, Melvin Ray and a daughter, Robin Cristina, Thursday, February 26, 1976 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. Grandparents of the babies are Lyle Atkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ebb Atkins.'Paternal great-grandparents are Joe B. Atkins and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Atkins, all of Sperryville. □ FREE FUEL 6 MONTH'S SUPPLY* W|TH ANY NBA/ \ AIR-COOLED DIESEL FREE CB RADIO WITH ANY DEUTZ PROTECTOR 400 CAB Deutz Corporation makes this offer to emphasize how little fuel Deutz air-cooled diesel engines use. See chart below ^mount of cash fuel bonus you will get direct from Deutz. 6 9 saving now and even more over the life of your Deutz tracto - Buv a new Deutz Protector 400 SafetyCab and get a 23 channel CB transceiver Astrosonix valued at $250-plus. Come in now for complete details. 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Their Sunday callers were Edward Becker of Annandale and Burrell Breedon of Manassas. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wayland were Mrs. C.R. Hall of Falls Church and Mrs. George Ritter, Mike and George, Jr. of Front Royal. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve were Mr. and Mrs. Markwood Butler, Mark and Jason of Manassas. Mrs. J.R. Shade andSusanShade of Falls Church were visitors Saturday of Miss Ann Dwyer. Mrs. Shade remained for a few days with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. George Devers of Front Royal were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers. □ REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ACREAGE: 9 ACRES, more or less, in the Waterfalls area - Frontage on a Rushing Stream which is the Cascade of a waterfall. Good stand of hardwood trees. View. $18,500. AMISSVILLE AREA—Waterfront lot. A great place for a cabin. Fishing, Boating, Swimming. $5,500.00. WASHINGTON, VA.—17 beautiful acres presently in apple trees. This property is an outstanding location for a fine home. Professional neighbors. $28,500. CULPEPER CO. (AMISSVILLE AREA)—6 Acres, wooded with small stream. Good frontage on maintained road. $11,950. WASHINGTON, VA.—8 1/2 Acres in pasture. Outstanding view. Fronts on hard surface road. $16,950. MADISON COUNTY: 200 Acres of Woods overlooking Etlan Valley. Ready to timber in approx. 10years. Stream, Spring, Old restorable house. $150,000. FLINT HILL: 100 Acres in Woods with a small area cleared. Lovely streams, trails, and wildlife of all types. Long frontage on hard surface road. Asking $1,200.00 per acre. CASTLETON: 22 Wooded acres with long frontage on maintained . road. This can be subdivided into 3 tracts. Asking $35,000. WASHINGTON, VA., This Two Bedroom, 1 bath home is a great place to start out. Nice 1/2 acre lot. Hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen and clean as a pin. Partial basement and outside building. $29,500. WASHINGTON, VA., 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath BRICK HOME on approx. 7 ACRES. This home is outstanding with carpeting, separate dining room, roomy modern kitchen, family room with fireplace, formal living room. Good clean country living. $65,000. FLINT HILL: 3 level Home situated on a well landscaped acre. One commercial building under lease. Cottage. Outstanding investment for residential or commercial property. $58,000. WASHINGTON, VA., Very large Country home on an outstanding wooded 6 ACRES. A Strong stream, many flowering shrubs, fruit trees. Home in excellent condition with 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, living room, family room, game room or library, dining room and fully equipped kitchen. $69,500. WASHINGTON, VA., Lovely two story period home in the township 6 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room, dining room, sewing room, partial basement, two room guest cottage with bath. With approximately one acre. $59,500. WASHINGTON, VA., Two Story Home on a lovely city lot with many boxwoods. 3 bedrooms, living room, formal dining room, 11/2 baths, partial basement. 3 fireplaces. $55,000. FLINT HILL: TWO YEAR OLD COLONIAL, on 3 CLEARED ACRES. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, full daylight basement. Pole barn. Great view. $49,000. HUNTLY, VA., Two Bedroom Cottage, Machine shop, Well House, on THREE LANDSCAPED ACRES. Fenced beautifully in Ranch and stone fencing. In an area of Estate properties. $45,000. WASHINGTON, VA., RUSH RIVER LODGE, is now for sale. This will accommodate up to 40 guests. BUY AS RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT. 6 Double Bed Bedroom Suites, 2 Large Dorm Rooms, 2 Lounges with large fireplaces, viewing deck and 20 ACRES in Woods. RUSH RIVER RUNS THROUGH THE LAWN. A GREAT PLACE, $102,000. RAPPAHANNOCK REALTY (703) 675-3414 Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 Peggy Clark, Realtor—675-3740 Associates James Adkins—675-3784 Jean Lillard-675-3661 Bud Corder—675-5891

WASHINGTON NEWS Mrs. Marjorie Ruskin of Sperryville was the Tuesday visitor of Miss Irene Keyser. Saturday Mary Harper of Front Royal was Miss Keyser’s guest. Grant Hill of West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buchanan, W. Va. spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington and attended the Point-toPoint. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland were Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Wayland and family of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Calvert of Falls Church were weekend and Point-to-Point guests of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairfax. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. John Deal and Chris Hawkins all of Chantilly. Sunday visitors were Mrs. Mabel Burke, Richie Burke and James Leake of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Alther, Janet and Jay. Mrs. Veronica Keating ofWashington, D.C., Richmond Crawford of Richmond, Mrs. Anna Hopkins and Jenny of Woodstock were weekend guests of Mr. andMrs. George Davis. Dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Kate Partlow, Ann, John, Lawrence and Allen in Arlington were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atkins and Rachel of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Clatterbuck of Arlington and Mr. and Mrs. Abe Burke, Neil and Nathan of Washington. Lt. and Mrs. Craig Welling of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Page Moffett and Miss Susan Fullmer of the University of Virginia Law School in Charlottesville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Moffett and attended the Point to Point Races Saturday and the christening of Melanie Moffett at Trinity Epsicopal Church Sunday. Other guests of the Moffett’s, Sr. for the races were Mr. and Mrs. David G. Welling and son, Blake of Rockville, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cofer, Mr. andMrs. Chris Johnson, Dick Downing, Miss Nancy Campbell, Steve Crandall and Miss Mary Ann Minnick, all of the U. Va. Law School. VIEWTOWN CASTLETON MRS. GLADYS DODSON Mr. and Mrs. Ellis H. Smith and Jason of Warrenton were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Smith. Mr. and Mrs. James Stringfel. low have moved into their new home 'near Viewtown. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. kcrey Dodson to celebrate Mr. podson’s birthday were, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dodson, Robin and Dwayne of Rixeyville, Mrs. Carson Edwards and Teresa of Cat lett, Mrs. Donald Settle and Donnie, and Mrs. Charles Dodson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Estes and family of Culpeper were Sunday guests of her brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and family, YN2 Dennis Lee Hitt of Oceana spent the weekend with his wife Mrs. Linda Hitt and his grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Hitt.D iiimroiiiitiimiiiiiiiniiuiumi = ‘gnuumm MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Mercury | NEW MARKET, VA. | |75 Used Cars & Trucks in stockat all f/mes| | CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-81161 iiitiimnntiti BULL TEST CHAMPIONS FOR SALE A. 12 of our 2-year old Red Angus bulls including the group that outgained the Black Angus, Hereford and Charolais breeds on last year’s official Va. BCIA junior bull test at Red House. Available at the farm now. B. 4 yearling Red Angus bulls - from this year’s test group that topped ALL breeds in rate of gain on the Red House junior bull test. Now for sale at The Farm. C. 1 yearling Rangsey (Red Angus x Jersey) bull from this year’s test group that was second only to the Red Angus groif> above in outgaining all other breeds. Herd’s how to put milk in your herd, too! This is also for sale at The Farm. All these bulls were weighed here at birth for your calving ease selection. All the bulls have Predicted Breeding Values - for Birth Wt., Pre-Weaning Gain, Weaning Wt., Cow Efficiency, ADG, WDA and Yearling Wt. These Breeding Values have been computed on our own IBM 5100 computer using 9 years of birth and weight gain data to take the guesswork out , of bull selection. The results above speak for themselves. \ Just think what this kind of performance will do in your herd! These bulls are priced starting fiQO* $500. Why pay the same elsewhere for iem value? Call Peter Goltra Ferdinand Farm 687-6976 J ^ * Middleburg, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Guillen of Richmond were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Moffett, HI. They attended the races Saturday and the Guillens with Page Moffett were godparents for Melanie Moffett at her christening Sunday. Mrs. Phillip Butten is home after being a surgical patient in Prince William County Hospital in Manassas. Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr. and Melissa of Sperry ville, Ms. Dale Smith of Castleton. Mrs. Arthur Vaughan Of Fredericksburg spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke. 'Rieir Saturday visitors were Mrs. John Metzger of Lorton and C. CletuS Burke of Front Royal. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry were their son, Larry Perry of Cheyenne, Wyoming and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kerns, Bobby ana Karen of Manassas Park. Travis Dudley of New Kent was the weekend guest of his aunt, Mrs. W.C. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Gerald of Woodbridge were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier. Joining them for dinner Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. John R. Eastham, Richie andEdie. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forloines of Bryants Road, Md. Additional guests Saturday night were Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Gerald of Woodbridge. Mrs. C.G. Reed is a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. □ Richard Sutton Pittard of Manassas was driving this 1971 Chevrolet pickup which crashed Sunday night on Route 211 at Amissville, according to Trooper R. A. Baines. The vehicle went out of control, down the ditch and came to rest against the bank. The officer said charges are pending. The driver was not seriously injured. TRADE-IN I on BULOVA WATCHES $25 Trade-In on purchase of Accutron or regular Buiova Watches Caravelle not included Offer good through Saturday, March 13 118 N. Main Culpeper

tumble at Prom Page 5 and Mrs. C.T. Smith’s Quail Hollow, a first-time starter ridden by Kathleen Gartlan in her first . race, was third, followed by Donna Truslow on Dr. Joe Roger’s Virginia Volunteer, a little brother of King of Spades, in his first race. THE SECOND division was a three-horse race most of the way between Mrs. Redmond Toerge’s Orsinette Smile, Patty Cassel’s Never Delay and Laurie Haynes’s War’s End. Never Delay was in die lead as they rolled down the mountain on the final lap. Orsinette Smile, with Joey Reuter in the irons, hugged the inside of the turn at the bottom, gaining ground, but they couldn’t catch the leader. Four were close together over the final fence, where Welsh Bard fell, f and as they turned down the stretch Casino made her usual good run. But it was Never Delay’s day again as he won for the second time over Orsinette Smile. Third was Susan Green’s Man’s Friend (Casino), followed by War’s End. Richard Rector’s Atta Boy John, with jockey Jonathan Ruhsam — leading Virginia point-to-point rider for the past three years— showed his heels to the other nine starters from wire to wire in the open hurdle race. Jim Magee on his Dorroco Kid made a hard drive down the stretch, closing the gap to only a length and a half at the finish. Third was Task Order, ridden by owner Bill Walsh, followed by owner-rider Mike Adams on Mr. Mountain. Fifth race was the Mary D. Slaughter Memorial, the open timber event at two and a half miles, which had a surprise ending. Most of the race had been a contest among Question the Devil, Kiev’s Lass, Ask the Price and I Achieve, Then Bel" Esprit moved up to go head and head with Question the Devil over the last of 13 fences. Miss Cherry, who had been kept far off the pace by 19-yearold Mike Brown, moved up at the top of the stretch and came flying past the leaders to win by a good margin. It was the second Randy Rouse on Free Movement (background), Robert Green on Prince De De, and Roy Graham on Boca Bird were jumping as one for awhile in the Ben Venue,- owner- - ? rider timber race at Rappahannock. Rouse eventually won; Green and Graham were...r ^ out of the running. (Ray Dilley photo) . ‘ time that the Elzy Browns’s Miss Cherry has won this race.-Second was Mrs. William Pape’s Question the Devil, Louis (Paddy) Neilson, and third was Thomas Moffett’s Bel Esprit with Steve Secor up. Mrs. Redmond Toerge’s Ask the Price, Jonathan Ruhsam riding, was fourth. NEXT WAS the Durant Hill and after it came the Mount Marshall, the amateur timber race. Beth Clark’s Jo-Ann’s Brother ran a Henry Block has 17 reasons why you should come to us for income tax help. Reason 15. If you should qualify for the ‘ ^ - I t Short Form we ll do that at a very low J l price. And when we prepare your; • i ;' Federal return our charge always t: includes your resident state return. ----- ^p ? \P H&R BLOCK6 THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE . WARRE'IUTYTO (Across from Warrenton Builders Supply) WAItltfclVlUlX Hours; Mon..Fri. 9.7, Sat. 9-5. Tele: 347-7517 MARSHALL <Maln »• on Rt- 17 “dc5* “ Hours: Mon.- Fri.-Sat. 9-5. Tele: 364-4491. WO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY_______^__ way with this race from start to finish, leading by as much as 20 lengths at times under the guid-, ance of Paddy Neilson. Kenneth Embrey’s Timber Topper, Dr. Willie McCormick up, trying his best to stay with the speedy and clever jumper, was second. Mrs. Redmond Toerge’s good jumper Believe the Price ridden by Ross Pearce was third. A staunch supporter of local point-to-points for many years, Mrs. Toerge was happy to see all three of her horses entered come home “in the money.” Last of the horse races was the Ben Venue, owner-rider timber race in the Seven Corners series. Madagascar, Boca Bird and Prince De De set the early pace, with August Acorn — last year’s winner of this race — and Free Movement joining them on the downhill run. Prince De: De took the lead up the mountain on the last lap, but coming down Boca! Bird hugged the sharp left-handed turn and was on top going into, the second last. ': He was soon passed by August Acorn and then by Free Movement who led all the way down the stretch to the finish. Second by a length to Randy Rouse’s Free Movement was David Semmes’s August Acorn, followed by Arch Kingsley’s Madagascar, Robert Green’s Prince De De and Roy Graham’s Boca Bird. A fitting finale for a good day’s sport was the hound race. Follow ing the drag, laid by KappanannocK huntsman Jim Dodson were49foxhounds of all descriptions—blue tick, lemon and white, tan. AN of the first five across the finish line were not the five winners however, because some had cheated and not followed the line, but had taken short cuts and thus had hot been checked off at the three “gates.” Winners were firsts Kelly Corbin’s Foolish; second, C.Q. C la rk ’ s Fan Can; tjiird, T.E. ^Olingey’s , Beauty; and tied for ‘fourta .vrere two of Jack Bhice’a bounds, judder and Jen.P ■ ■ ■ ; r--i■ : ■' Jack Bruce leads ode pf his bounds out for the start of fhe hound race which traditionally.'winds up a ' Rappahannock ^ee1 insect.-Two of*; Bruce's• 'hounds. fourth^! place. The start of the hound race at Rappahannock: ■ f;

RATES: Six cents per word for first insertion; 751 minimum charge, cash with order. Five cents per word each additional insertion same copy. If billed, add 25 cent booking charge. Cards of Thanks 751 minimum. In Memoriams $1.00 minimum. Cash must accompany cards of thanks and memoriams. HELP WANTED — MacDonald’s Frozen Treat. 987-8188. 3-4-k LAND FOR SALE Flint Hill Area, 82 Acres mostly wooded and fairly level with 3 streams. Some road frontage cm Route #631. Some choice building sites. Only $900 per Acre. Call Strahle (301) 384-7250 , Free mixed puppies from good Golden retriever mother. 9374948. 3-4-k HAY FOR SALE — Large round ~ bales or small bales. 675-3691. Large Hay Bales—1000-1100 lb., will load trucks at farm, orchard grass or fescue. 987-8865. 3-4-k Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va..347-2231. Wanted: Used UNICYCLE, reasonable. Call 675-3349 days, 9374410 nights. 2-26-p ROOFING — Gutters and down spoutings, Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout, Galvanize gutter and downspout, Roof repair. Call Bill Starks, 675-3630, Washington, Va. 3-18-p MASONRY AND CARPENTRY— Fieldstone work, new and old, also brick and block. Martin Woodard, 987-8824. Quality woodwork; new or restoration. Michael Krueger, 825-6459 or Ben Giles, 825-9648. Local references, quick estimates, tfk FOR SALE—Orchard grass seed, priced reasonably. Call 937-4667 after 6 p.m. For rent—in Washington, Va. Spacious office with bath; heat furnished; will redecorate. Call 6753521. 3-11-k No loitering on Sperryville Hotel Grounds. A.F. Kozik and M.D. Palmer. 3-25-p No loitering on our property in S%>erryville. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Palmer. 3-25-p AT STUD Blue Wonder, Bay, 1971,16.01/2H. By Blue Prince (stakes winner in U.S. and England), out of Free Trial (by Parnassus), Stakes winner of 18 races, placed in 32 others. Contact: W.L. Payne, 6753394. Want Old House with some land to rent: less than $200./month., not more than 2 hours from D.C. Good tenants. (202) 232-0012. 3-4-p THURMAN WHARTON, Flint Hill, Plumbing, Heating, Electrical—24 hour emergency service. 6753607. Custom sewing. Everyday wear to to formals and weddings. Call Jan, 987-8480. 3-4-p Art instruction-Beginners, intermediate and advanced. Call Jeff, 987-8480. 3-4-p PLOWING and discing gardens. Call 987-8802. 2-26-p For Rent in Flint Hill—3 bedroom, brick ranch, carport, 1 bath, fireplace, hardwood floors, rec. room in basement, garden spot. Mike Vest (804) 340-4475. References required. 3-4-k WANTED—Job as Exercise Girl or Groom. Previously worked on Maryland Race Tracks. Call 9375209. 3-4-p EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 987-8928. tfk FOUND—in mountain area near Skyline, white long haired dog, no tag, female, mix-breed, pregnant. Call 987-8651. 3-4-p WANTED—all residents of Rappahannock County to take advantage of the FREE Skin Cancer Clinic on March 20th at the Episcopal parish hall, Washington, Va. 3-4-k ATTENTION—Natural foods will be sold at the Rush River Company beginning March 12. Grains, flowers, nuts, raw honey and more. 3-4-k PANORAMA REALTY Spcrryvil/c Emporium i , SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA |; 987 8640 AMISSVILLE: Two story stucco home on 1 1/2 acres includes 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, full bath, kitchen and garage. Year round stream and far reaching mountain views. First time offered at $35,000 by appointment only. OVER 18 ACRES with long frontage on Hazel Rivernffd state road. Large 3 story, 8 room house has 3 bedrooms, Q fireplaces, full bath and kitchen. Most of.the acreage is open and includes 36x40 milking bam with full loft, old, run down mill with water wheel and tenant house. Spring fed' water supply and several smaller outbuildings. $61,500 with terms available. * m REALTOR1 APPROX. 140 ACRES on Red Oak Mt. is loaded with timber; All hardwoods with estimated value around $20,000. Plenty of water and excellent views. Right-of-way. $65,000 with owner financing. SPERRYVILLE: 10 open, rolling acres fronting on hard surface road and stocked trout stream. Excellent views and financing. JAMES W. LEAKE - 987-8236 „ " 987-8608 JOHN R. EUBANK - 987-8146 C* KEETON BARNES - 987-8619 J. MAURICE O’BANNON 987-8713 innmrinniinrinniniigyOTMwgrifirTrMwiffrirMirMmo—MMMQfofoi LPN available for home care 3 to 4 days a week. Call 987-8334. 3-4-p CARPETS—Sales and Installation; Lowest price and finest craftsmanship; Specializing in custom installation. JOHN H. MOORE CARPETS. 635-8883 or 675-3665. COMING SOON! Unprocessed staples at Rush River Company across from Clinic in Washington, Va. Natural foods will be sold beginning March 12. 3-4-k SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Lawn mowers, Rototillers, etc. Blades sharpened and general maintenance. Locust posts for sale. Bob Turman. 987-8303. tfk For Rent: Small riverfront cottage. Completely modem kitchen. Available March 15, 1976. Call weekends: 703-987-8455 or weekdays 703-534-4354 after 5 p.m. 3-11 GORE ELECTRIC P.O. Box 88 Sperryville, Va. 987-8748 I specialize in wiring, heating, servicing and supplies. Call me for your electrical needs. EXCAVATING — Ponds, Roads, built or repaired; land clearing and other types of work. Canton Construction, Amissville, 9373521 or 937-4909. tfk ARTIFICIAL BREEDING — Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. ARIENS TILLERS, tractors, riding mowers. Free demonstrations. Ward's Lawn & Garden 1516 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, across from the Hy-Wy Restaurant. 1-k WETSEL and BURPEE seeds, fertilizers, onion sets, potatoes. All your spring garden supplies. Ward’s Lawn & Garden Center, 1516 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, across from the Hy-Wy Restaurant. 1-k WORLD BOOK Encyclopedia $299 or $12.00 down and $12.00 monthly. Nan Hathaway, 207 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal, Va. 635-7070. 1-k FOR SALE—Home site on 6 wooded acres with small stream. Other land and homes available. Will take listings. Call 675-3784. James Adkins, Realtor Associate, RAPPAHANNOCK REALTY, Flint Hill. 1-k FOR RENT—3 bedroom house, 1 1/2 baths, living room and dining area, kitchen, carport. No pets. Call 937-4563. 3-4-k FOR SALE BY OWNER—112 ft. brick veneer rambler, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Master bedroom 18’5” x 15* with adjoining bath, large dining room, living room 18x20, kitchen-den area 15x32’ with pecan cabinets, fireplace with barbecue pit, Maytau; washer and dryer, 20’x27’ play room, 8 large closets, 24’xlO’ redwood deck, Andersen thermalpane windows, storm doors, electric heat with electronic filter and cleaner with dehumidifier, air conditioned, TV, phone and stereo jacks, 350 amp. electric service, garage attached with electronic door, heated basement with bath roughed in, fireplace in basement with flue for stove, also dirt root cellar, paved circular driveway, concrete porch, rock fence in rear, stream, springs; and excellent pond site, on Route 642 from Amissville. $139,500. May be seen by appointment. C.L. Goode 937-5277. CUSTOM FRAMING ' 302 S. East Street Phone 825-1755 Culpeper, Va. Replacement parts for Civilian and Military JEEP VEHICLES Uniroyal Tires. Rosson & Troilo Brandy Station 825-3722 tfk Hay for sale—Mixed. Boston-Slate Mills area. 75(5 a bale. Call evenings after 6 p.m. 825-5558. 3-4-k CB USERS send your ten favorite slang expressions and their definitions. Details will follow. CBUSA, Box 7163, Arlington, Va. 22207. 1-p MARCH ON DOWN TO JIM’S: 4x8 Luan paneling - $2.99 sheet; Door weather strip - $1.85 set; oddsize windows - $12.00 per opening; shop worn lumber 2 x 4’s - 8(5 L/F; 2 x 6’s - 12(5 L/F; 2 x 8’s - 16(5 L/F. JIM CARPENTER COMPANY, Rte. 29 S. Madison, Va. Call COLLECT 948-5841. CHAIR BOTTOMING — Rushing, Caning and Splits—Quick reasonable re-seating. Call Country Cupboards. 675-3294. 3-25-k Now available—Drain field stone and crusher run. Flint Hill Stone Company, Flint Hill, Va. 675-3315. _ 3-11-k GOOD PARTTIME JOB—Pay for that second car, one weekend a month, $26,000 life insurance, PX privileges, education opportunities. Salary range from $48-$77 per month or higher. Fauquier National Guard. Contact 1SG Nicholson or SSG Owens at 3472780. 8-4:30 daily. 3-11-k 3 Bedroom BricV Rambler, on 2 1/4 acres ne?«V?ashington. $37, 000. Phone Sv Burke, 675-3658 after 6 p.m. tfk FOR SALE — Pretty Half-Arab smaU pony mare. 675-3729. 3-11-k AT STUD: Registered Appalossa. Near Leopard. Top bloodlines. Sires color, conformation, disposition/and performance. If you’d like a foal that people wiU notice, BREED APPALOOSA! Introductory 1976 fee and special rates to 4-H members. 675-3729. 3-4-k Heavy Hens for sale. 675-3765. 3-4-k FOR SALE—Ton truck body with cattle racks. $150.00. Phone 6753394 after 5 p.m. 3-4-k LOST DOG—Male, Collie-Golden mix. Long Collie nose. Reddishbrown color, Scar over one eye. No collar. Answers to Cobin. Lost in Washington, Va. area, Feb. 20. REWARD. Please give me any information leading to his return. CALL COLLECT: Aileen 202/3875142. Keep trying. Late evenings best. 3-18-p Real Estate AMISSVILLE — 13.83 acres with modern stone and frame rambler (3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and bath); barn, poultry house,, small stream with lake site; fronts on state road. $45,000. CASTLETON—3.9 acres with large old two story 8 room country home (good condition), large center hall and stairway, modern conveniences, stone chimney with fireplace, small stream; fronts on paved road. $51,500. AMISSVILLE—19 acres, open and wooded with 20’ by 24’ cabin (unfinished) and pond; fronts on state road. $30,000. AMISSVILLE—9 acres of timberland with long frontage on state . road, just 1/4 mile from highway 211. $20,000. . BAY CANNON CO. CastleUM, Va. AmiuviOr, Va. (703)937-4900 (703) 937-4 HI