Rappahannock News, January 27, 1977

Amissville plan changes considered AT A January 19 public hearing, the Rappahannock Planning Commission presented a proposed rezoning for Amissville. Only a handfull of Amissville residents attended the meeting and fewer still made any comments on the plan. Most of the discussion centered around the advisability of including the trailor court in the change from A-l to RB-1. New Planning Commission member Newbill Miller suggested that the Commission take more time for study and legal advice before zoning the trailor court RB-1. He questioned whether including the court in Amissville’s RB-1 district would automatically allow trailor courts in the county’s other RB-1 zones. He also asked whether new courts would have to conform to die standards of the Amissville court, if it were included in the proposed change. Chairman Herbert Barksdale noted that trailor courts currently have to have a use permit in an A-l zone. J. R. Latham added that this would still be the case, no matter what zone the court was in. “Without proper legal advice, I don’t think the Planning Commission should include it,’’ maintained Commission member Herbert Barksdale. “It’s much easier to exclude it,” agreed Planner Alan Stokes. “It’s much safer,” added Miller. LATHAM asked the Planning Commission members if any of them had received requests from Amissville residents to be excluded from the zoning change. No one had. “What’s the RB zoning to do to our taxes?” asked Jack Atkins. Masterson replied that this would be up to the assessor and the ■Board of Supervisors. Elizabeth Streagle asked what effect the change would have on the procedure followed in obtaining the necessary permits to begin a new business. She wanted to know if the two hearings required in a rezoning would have to be held. Miller explained that the situation would depend upon the type of business. “There is a list of things that can be done with a special use permit that don’t require a rezoning,” he said and gave antique stores and roadside produce stands as examples. With a special use permit, only one public hearing is required. THE Planners voted unanimously to recommend that the Supervisors adopt the new zoning lines as the boundaries of Amissville as shown on the map on display in the County Engineer’s office for public review. The trailor court was excluded from the RB-1 zone. Under the current A-l zoning in Amissville, there are a number of activities permitted by right listed in the ordinance. Also listed are activities permitted with a sp Sealock is hurt Alfred Sealock of Chester Gap was the victim of a serious accident while at his job Monday in Maryland. A truck skidded and rolled backwards, pinning him against another truck. Injuries sustained included one broken leg /> and one leg crushed, requiring four hours of surgery. His condition is reported as stable, said a member of his family. Mrs. Sealock, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Butch Sealock visited him Tuesday in Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Md. Mrs. Sealock remained at Centreville with another son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sealock, to be more accessible to the hospital. Mr. Sealock’s address is Alfred Sealock, Room 648, Suburban Hospital 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Md. 20014. □ ecial use permit granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. With the proposed RB-1 designation, any activity currently in operation in any other RB-1 zone in Woodville, Sperryville and Flint Hill can be engaged in in Amissville with a special use permit from the BZA. There will be no uses permitted by right. □ Tins snow is for the birds! Undaunted by the snow the birds flock to the Bob Ingle home at Washington in the early evening for a handout. Among them are evening grosebeaks, downy woo<fe>eckers, families of cardinals and blue jays. Highway chemicals, gravel supply low The supply of chemicals used to clear the roads of snow and ice in Rappahannock County is rapidly diminishing, according to Resident Highway Engineer Don Askew. As of Tuesday morning, the department had on hand only 100 tons of sand, 350 tons of stone and ten terns of salt. The salt shortage is particularly critical, said Askew. Bids on salt supplies go through Richmond on a statewide basis. The District’s current contract is with the Diamond Company in Baltimore, said Askew, and negotiations are in progress to obtain additional amounts by next week. Askew said his office received complaints about an ice layer on some of the county’s secondary roads. “There’s no way we can melt that ice. A lot of people think we can just cut the ice off, but we can’t We tried, just to prove it to ourselves.” All that the Highway Department crews can do is put gravel down on the hills and curves to improve traction, said Askew. “Fortunately, we’re having 40degree weather,” he noted, with the sunshine doing a major job on ice removal. But too much of die warm weather can create even more problems than all the snow and ice, Askew warned. The recent deep freezes, “deeper than any I’ve ever seen,” have caused distortion and heaves in the roads. A quick thaw could worsen the 'Situation, creating severe breakups on the roads. Break-up conditions could result in load limit changes that would restrict school bus travel, said Askew. Maintenance supervisor in Rappahannock, Doug Bywaters, verified the shortage of chemicals in Rappahannock and the fair supply of sand and gravel, enough for a couple of small snows. New supplies have been on order for some time, however, delivery has not been made because of shipping conditions. “All things considered,” By waters said, “the situation is fair,” and added, “I have not had any complaints in the last couple days. School busses made their rounds Wednesday without incident.” Icy roads lead to many accidents Icy roads have caused numerous traffic mishaps in Rappahannock in the past week or two. On January 21, a Rappahannock County School bus operated by Stoney Frye was struck when Mrs. Mabel Keys in a 73 Buick skidded into the bus. Both drivers are from Sperryville. No charges were made andno injuries resulted, according to Trooper C. A. Moore. Two collisions were investigated by Trooper Moore on the 11th of January; one in the Viewtown area and another in Gid Brown Hollow, both related to icy roads. Judith Haupt of Boston in a 69 Dodge struck Troy Collum Jr. of Alabama driving a 70 Ford when her vehicle skidded. Damage was slight said the officer. Larry Glasker of Washington driving a 71 Ford on Route 622 in Gid Brown Hollow was struck by a 73 GMC truck operated by Charles Settle Jr. of Culpeper. The truck was owned by Whiting Oil Company of Culpeper. Damage, according to Moore, was estimated at $700 to Glasker’s vehicle. □

, I - * * V • Eappahamtnrk Nruia Published Thursday Morning at Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, 22747, by the Fauquier Publishing Company, Inc. Entered as Second Class Mail at the Post Office in Washington, Virginia. Subscriptions (in advance) S5.00 in Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, Page, Madison and Warren counties; All others $4,50. MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington 675-3349 Save the taxpayer DELEGATE French Slaughter has the right idea: Don’t raise state taxes, economize on state expenditures. And we would add: Don’t cut essential services, either, such as aid to education and benefit programs; do it by cutting down on expenses and by controlling what seems to be a runaway bureaucratic growth rate. A recent report revealed the startling information that Virginia has the highest ratio of state employes per taxpayer of any state in the union. When it is remembered that Virginia doesn’t rank all that high on state benefits to taxpayers, it is obvious that something is drastically wrong. A trip to Richmond does nothing to dispel doubts. State office buildings sprawl all over the city. Some departments fill entire high-rise structures. It is popular to point a finger at the federal government when complaining about high taxes, but state and local taxes have been rising at a faster rate than the federal ‘ ‘take’ ’ for some time now. It’s time to take stock, and do something. AS Delegate Slaughter says, state government must learn to live within its income— and that doesn’t mean spending freely (on staff and quarters, not benefits). The first bureaucratic reaction to a financial squeeze is to contemplate reductions in school aid and other programs which have a direct effect on taxpaying citizens. That’s the way to stir up the troops, and beat the drums for higher and still higher taxes, all right! You want a Good Education for your kids, don’t you? Then support our tax increases! If you don’t, we’ll “decree” certain things that you must do, and you’ll have to raise your local taxes even more. Shucks, you ought to be willing to shell out at both levels — the little kiddies deserve it! Well, yes they do deserve first-rate educational opportunities. It’s just that we don’t think they’ll be particularly aided in this effort by a constantly swelling army of state bureaucrats. Let’s hope Delegate Slaughter has a lot of like-minded company in Richmond. □ PANTHER TALES By ROGER SMOOT The first game of three played last week was between the homestanding Panthers, and the Clarke County Eagles. Despite Mike Carter’s 12 points and Gary Leake’s 11-point effort, the J. V. Panthers^ were downed 62-36 by the J. V. Eagles. Seven points on foul shots in the final minutes caused the Varsity to go down in defeat to the Eagles 73-65. Those taking scoring honors were: Brooke Miller, 20 points; Aubrey Frye, 19 points; and William Carter, 12 points. Friday night, both squads fell in defeat to the visiting Central Falcons. In a game that was marred by fouls, the Little Falcons took a win over the Little Rapps 48-35. Gary Leake, the newest starter in the line-up, took high scoring honors with 12 tallies. The Varsity squad slid to the Falcons 71-55. Leading the team in scoring were Aubrey Frye and William Carter, with 13 and 12 points respectively. Saturday night, the Panthers traveled to William Monroe High School. Panther fans who traveled to the game had the pleasure of seeing the Varsity trounce the Green Dragons. Trailing by one point going into the third quarter, the Panthers came out and outscored their opponent 31-18 in the final two periods. The final score showed the Panthers winning 5139. Leading the squad in tallies were: William Carter, Brooke Miller, and Donnie Compton, scoring 14, 12 and 11 points in that order. In the prelim, the J. V. Panthers were not as fortunate. The Little Rapps were outscored 26-18 in a very close contest. The next game will be played at the Elkton High School gym. The game should be a good rematch for the Panthers. The J. V. lost by 5, while the Varsity only lost by 7. A big home crowd at Elkton would be a great boost for the teams. The Eighth Grade basketball team will have a home game Friday against the Luray Bulldogs. There is no charge to see die game. Game time is 4:30. All games that have been rescheduled because of inclement weather, will be given next week with the dates they are to be played. Have a nice weekend... Letters to the editor Citizens lose Editor: The real losers of the dispute between Sheriff Bun tin and Mr. Davis are the citizens of Rappahannock. Somehow, the Commonwealth’s Attorney is not aware that the main business in the county is farming. It is the farmer’s business that needs to be protected. What difference does it make how you call it—patroling or policing? The important fact is that know the local police are on the^lookout for cattle rustlers, hay an<f equipment thieves. It strikes me that for some reason Mr. Davis is creating problems, but let it not be at the expense - . of the citizens. Werner Krebser, M.D. Sheriff is praised Editor: As a resident and businessman of Rappahannock County, I* feel that our Sheriff, W. A. Bun tin, should be commended for the excellent administration of the position with which we entrusted him by an overwhelming vote. It makes no difference in which manner it is classified, policing or patrolling, he and his deputies get the job done admirably. It is unthinkable that a man of his integrity and principles, with his proven abilities in this county for 30 years, would attempt to or allow an attempt to be made by his personnel to acquire illegal payment for mileage. We join Board Chairman Luke in the feeling that if the mileage report is signed by Mr. Buntin, it is indeed as nearly correct as is possible. If Mr. Davis has a personal axe to grind, I do not think he should do it at the expense of the citizens of Rappahannock County. A Businessman Hunters fined Park Rangers have recently taken three individuals into Federal Court and charged them with hunting in Shenandoah National Park. On December 21, Jesse R. Grigsby of Castleton, Virginia, appeared before U.S. Magistrate I. Randolph in Luray, and was found guilty on charges of hunting, killing a deer, and being in a closed Srea of the Park. Grigsby was fined $350 and his 1976 Jeep and rifle were forfeited to the Government. A juvenile was involved in the same incident was found guilty, fined $145 and his rifle was confiscated. Total fines and forfeitures in this incident amounted to over $2,000. On January 6, Vernon C. Sours of Luray, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Dovel and was found guilty of hunting in Sheni&fddah National Park. He was fined $100 and his rifle was forfeited. Investigations are continuing into other hunting offenses which have occurred during the past two months. Round-the-clock patrols,, partial closure of the Park, and helicopter patrols were used effectively during hunting season to counter illegal poaching activities within the Park. RAPP CHATS By RAP OWINGS Extension Agent, Agriculture MANY RAPPAHANNOCK BEEF CATTLE formers should be looking for ways to supplement their future income. Just consider what some of our neighboring Virginia formers are doing with ~ sheep. In the 1976 commercial Returns Per Ewe Contest Joyce^ Trimpi of Rockbridge County took first place in the more than 100 ewe flock category. With 127 ewes, she sold 206 lambs and 809 pounds of wool for $11,552, a return per ewe of $91. Second place winner was John Bauserman of Fauquier County, whose 464 ewes brought sales of 680 lambs and 4,199 pounds of wool worth $39,333, a return of $85 per ewe. In flocks of 25 to 100 ewes, Carl Armstrong of Highland County placed first. His 35 ewes produced 66 lambs and 238 pounds of wool worth $3,174 for a return of $91 per ewe. Since the snow crusted over, your cows have been relying on you for about 100% of their feed requirements. Make sure they are getting enough energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals to meet their requirements. Cows on dry winter rations need an ample supply of fresh water. With the combination of below zero nights and below freezing days, check to see that the water hole stays open. Dividing the cow herd into three parts during the calving season can save feed and reduce calf loss. All dry cows should be held in one pasture and fed as dry cows. As you check your cows, pick out the ones that are springing and move them into the calving pasture. Ideally, the calving pasture should be located close to the house where it is easier to keep an eye on the cows about to calve. After a cow has calved and the calf is off to a good start, move her into the third pasture with other cows that have calved. Under this system dry cows will not be overfed and develop too much internal fat for easy calving. Cows will not over milk at time of calving and this should reduce the amount of scours in newborn calves. When you are checking your cows on a cold winter night only those in the calving field have to be checked. THE VIRGINIA BEEF INDUSTRY Convention will be at The Homestead, February 3-4-5. The Rappahannock Madison Annual Fruit Growers School will be at Graves Mountain Lodge, Wednesday, February 9. □

THE DELEGATE’S REPORT DEL. D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR. THE General Assembly is now in the second full week of the 1977 session which is expected to last through the fourth week in February. The deadline for introduction of bills was last Monday. The financial situation is receiving most of the attention in the legislature and there are a number of proposals to avoid the possible $100 million deficit in the present budget. Fortunately, the Virginia Constitution provides that the state must have a balanced budget and if revenues are less than the expenditures in the budget then the Governor must reduce expenditures to balance the budget unless the legislature should be in session and take similar action. I am opposed to any increase in the state income or sales tax. ' I believe that a reduction in appropriations and expenditures and possibly other steps can be taken to balance the budget. There must be more emphasis on government living within its revenues. In the past few years the cost of living has sharply increased and further increases in taxes would be another burden which may well be unnecessary and unjustifiable. IN addition to tax proposals there have been suggestions that the state could speed up tax collections in this budget period by requiring that withholding taxes be sent to the state on the same schedule now required by the Federal government. Another suggestion is that the retailers with the largest volume of sales tax -■* 'Collections (the larger 10 to 15 percent of such retailers) send in 90 percent of their estimated sales tax collections in the current month rather than one month later. These suggestions are preferable to an increase in the state income or sales tax but there is the disadvantage of reducing the revenues that would come into the state treasury for the budget period beginning July 1, 1978. Another proposal is that a loan be made from the highway fund to die general fund of the state from revenues which the Highway Department is unable to use for construction in the next year because of delays in obtaining approval from the Federal government on projects involving Federal funds. I DO not like the principle of using highway funds in this manner but it would be preferable to another suggestion that highway funds be used for support of the State Police instead of general funds, which is now the case. This suggestion would permanently reduce the amount of money available for new construction in the highway system. The financial questions will probably be resolved one way or an other in the last two weeks of the session. At the present time, the House Appropriations Committee, on which I serve, is considering revision of the budget and the House and Senate Finance Committees are considering the various proposals relating to taxes. Next week I will have another report _on legislative activities.□ BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS BOSTON NEWS Billy Hawkins of Arlington was a Sunday luncheon guest of his mother, Mrs. Clifton Naide and Mr. Naide. Jack Dennis of Alexandria was a Saturday guest of his father, the Rev. W. B. Dennis. Thursday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill were Mrs. Jesse Hawkins and Mrs. George Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Carter White visited her sister, Mrs. Edward Dodson, who is recuperating from surgery at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Blanch Fincham of Woodville is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and Peggy. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan were in Orange Sunday to visit his mother, Mrs. Ethel Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Frazier and Harold. Friday Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele, Michael and Mrs. Atkins were in Fredericksburg. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy, Tina and Tricia of Manassas. Their SunDANCING CLASSES Dancing classes scheduled this week were cancelled due to the snow. Mrs. Fred Welty plans to be in the Trinity Church parish hall Monday evening, January 31 at 7:15 to teach those interested in learning colonial and country dancing. Everyone is welcome. VfA rr kite's January Sale An Avalanche of Savings Down Hill all & the way gifi qjuite stop Hours 9-6 daily 9-9 Friday South Gate Shopping Center Culpeper day guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Minnis and Chris and Mr. and Mrs. John Coates of Culpeper. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Butler and family were George Butler, Jr., Mrs. Elaine Timmons, Brian and Lisa of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs..George Butler, Sr. and Danny Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Markwood Butler and family of Manassas were afternoon callers. Penny, Jeffrey and Kendal Peyton were Friday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker and Jimmy at Winston. r Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham and family were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Meredith of Etlan. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill, Mary Jane and Linda entertained for luncheon Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd of Madison and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter and Holly of Brightwood. Mrs. Edna Payne of Woodville was also a caller. Wayne H. Jenkins of Culpeper was a Friday overnight guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jenkins. EXCELLENT SELECTION DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. Clock Repairs now thru March Specializing in Watch Repair. 323 SOUTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER PHONE 825-6033 CULPEPER. VIRGINIA 22701 Select Irem eur complete line o! Greeting Cords for mill occasions. Books - Gifts - School Supplies Office Furniture & Supplies CULPEPER BOOK STORE 2J0 N.Main St. Culpeper, Va.

DEEDS OF RECORD Marx Leva and wife to Daniel J. Paline and wife, 25.371 acres and right of way; Wakefield District. $12,500. Josef Marshall Gardiner and wife to Chantilly Freight Corp., 113.474 acres; Wakefield District. $100,000. M. James Falston and wife to Harold W. Keyser and wife, 25.350 acres; Hampton District. $30,000. Laura A. Peyton and others to Woodrow Coughlin and wife, 5 acres; Stonewall District. $4,430.09. Laura A. Peyton and others to Woodrow Coughlin and wife, 2 acres; Stonewall District. $4,430.09. Annie Atkins Cooke to Theodore C. Messier and wife, 6.37 acres; Jackson District. $17,800. Aubrey H. Keyser and wife to George T. Richardson and wife, 8.568 acres, and right of way; Hampton District, $14,660. Benjamin Lee Bird and wife to Christopher Lee Bird and others, 12 1/2%, to Christopher Lee Bird and 12 1/2%, to Stephanie C. Bird, undivided interest in 423.59 acres; Hampton District. $80,000. Gift. Benjamin Lee Bird and wife to Diana Washbon Bird and husband, 3/4 interest in 423.59 acres; Hampton District. $270,000. R.C. Griffin and wife to John Bennett and wife, 18.1125 acres and 3.643 acres; Jackson District. $46,000. Louise King Eastham and husband to Edwin M. Eastham and others, trustees, 23.537% undivided interest in 116.836 acres; Jackson District. $22,000. Louise King Eastham and husband to Edwin M. Eastham and others, trustees, 23.537% undivided interest in 116.836 acres; Jackson District. $22,000. Lucio J. Kilby and wife to Leticia Ann Kilby, Timothy Jackson Kilby and Theresa Olinger Kilby, each 8% of 262acres; Piedmont District. $45,360. Gift. Wade H. Massie 111 and wife to Sandra Mears Massie, 15 acres; Hampton District. $25,125. Gift. Anna Belle Estes Swindler and husband to Raymond J. Rubinchak and wife, iBaaiaaBBaaaaaaaaaiaaaaaimaiiaiiainmmaiiiiilimiiiiiBfTTTlllliiBiiBMi uintfimninnii ..... MOYERS MOTOR CO.r INC. Ford & Mercury NEW MARKET, VA. 75 Used Cars & Trucks in stock at all times CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-8116 79.865 acres; Piedmont District. $60,000. Emma Estes Swindler to Raymond J. Rubinchak and wife, 0.363 acre; Piedmont District. $100. Hilda Hitt Eckardt and husband and Katherine Hitt Gaines and husband to Ethel C. Hitt, 6.25 acres; Jackson District. $8,500. Mary M. Mehmann Gray to Claude E. King, Sr., 28.1 acres; Jackson District. $2,500. Charles E. Bowen and wife to James Respress and wife, 1.03 acres; Hampton District. $10,900. Beverly Roy Armel and wife to James R. Rospress and wife, lot in Washington; Hampton District, $35,000. Ellis Edward Baker and wife toJames Russell Sisk and wife, 3.52 acres; Piedmont District. $35,000. Edward Clayton Jenkins and wife to Ellis E. Baker and wife, 0.53 acres; Hampton District. $26,500. Wade H. Massie III and wife to John Fowler and wife, 8.519 acres; Wakefield District. $19,000. T.C. Lea, Jr. and others to John L. Hughes Jr. and wife, 2.502 acres; Hampton District. $5,750. Second National Bank of Culpeper to Dorothy C. Davis, 2 ro ds, 2.4 poles, 1/2 acres; Hawthorne District. $9,000. Dorothy C. Davis and husband to Thomas J. Dennis and wife, 2 ro ds, 2.4 poles; Hawthorne District. $7,500C Roosevelt Carter and others to Ann Spieker, 6.29 acres; Hampton District. $14,000. Douglas Laing and wife to Aileen Hyland Laing, Susan Laing Platt and Noel : Jonnsongrass Caking over your corn? s Eradicate Get Eradicane* Selective Herbicide Johnsongrass, as strong a weed as you’ll ever see, can put you out of the corn business if left unchecked. An Eradicane herbicide program is the answer. Here’s how to use it. Plow early and disc several times to chop the johnsongrass rhizomes into pieces about 4 inches long. Then disc in Eradicane thoroughly. Plant fields infested with johnsongrass last, so the soil is warm. This way, com grows fast to make a quick ground cover without weed competition. Eradicane also controls many other grass and broadleaf weeds. That’s the Eradicane herbicide program... it works so well performance is guaranteed in the continental United States when used as the label directs, or Stauffer will replace the product. Verify purchase, leave a check strip and notify Stauffer promptly. This season control seedling johnsongrass and thoroughly suppress the rhizomes. Use Eradicane. Always follow label directions carefully. See your Stauffer supplier for Eradicane. Eradicane fromlsai Stauffer Chemical Company Agricultural Chemical Division P.O. Box 10, Stults Road Dayton, New Jersey 08810 Armstrong Laing, each 2.633%undividedinterest in 325 acres; Jackson District. $6,000 each. Gilt. H.L. Manwaring and others to James L. Manwaring and wife, 2 acres; Hampton District. $2,000. Henry Ausberry and others ,to David W. McClintock and wife, 23.039 acres; Jackson District. $25,800. James L. Polley to Charles C. Parsons and wife, 26.247 acres; Hampton District. $35,800. Thomas Amerman Lewis and wife to Thomas Amerman Lewis Jr., 1/11 interest in 250.0598 acres; Wakefield District. $32,000. Gift. Thomas Amerman Lewis and wife to Anna V. Lewis, 1/11 interest in 250. 0598 acres; Wakefield District, $32,000. Gift. CORRECTION Gid Jenkins and others to NinaR. Jenkins and others, .95 acre; Hawthorne District. $20,000. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Milton Freeman, who passed away 20 years ago January 23, 1957. Your memories are treasures. No one can steal. Parting leaves heartaches, No one can heal; ‘Til memories fade and life departs, You will live forever in our hearts. Mother and sister Alice Porter and Bessie Grigsby RCES Menu Monday, January 31 Hot roast beef sandwich, Mashed potatoes, String beans, Apricots; Milk, y Tuesday, February 1 Chili/crax, Coleslaw, Plums, Cake, Bread/butter, Milk. Wednesday, February 2 Vegetable soup, Toasted cheese sandwich, Applesauce, Cookie, Milk. Thursday, February 3 Barbecue/buns; French fries, Green peas, Peaches/grapefruit, Milk. Friday, February 4 Fish sticks, Potato chips, Mixed vegetables, Fruit jello, Bread/ butter, Milk. “What did I say wrong?" Law suits are more common today for libel, slander, defamation of character or false arrest - and the damage award can wipe out an entire estate. Special liability insurance to $1 million is available at JMdU/UiHCe WARRENTON 347 2264 CARR and HYDE INCORPORATED

FLINT HILL Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Browning were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Wood. John B. Browning of Charlottesville spent the weekend with his parents, the J. S. Brownings. William J. Curtis of Greenbelt, Md. spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Curtis. Mrs. Eleanor Timmons of Alexandria spent a few days last week with the Curtis’. Mr. and Mrs. William Smoot of Manassas were Tuesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot. Mrs. Hattie Lillard is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Lillard were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wade in Chantilly. Mrs. Robert Rodgers returned home Friday after a week spent in Greenville, N. C. visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John M. Humphries. Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr., Mrs. Paul Miller and Mrs. Frank Spalding were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. James Yates in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Eddins and Benny were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Price Eddins and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Compton in Stanardsville. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Foster, Rocky, Lisa and Todd were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Guy Foster and Betty. Mrs. E. M. Beverage and Tammy of Front Royal and Mrs. W. E. Noce and Amy were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins and Mrs. Maude Dodson in Oak Springs. Mrs. Ruth Lillard and Ed Howard of Falls Church were Sunday callers of H. C. Pullen and family. Cheryl Settle of VSD, Staunton was a weekend guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Settle. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our realtives and friends for their prayers, cards, food, flowers and acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of our little girl, Angela Marie Burke. Thanks, also, to the Flint Hill Rescue Squad. May God bless you all. Asa and Tamma Burke Front Royal Legal Notice VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY JOHNNY RAY PULLEN - Complainant VS. IN CHANCERY NUMBER 2823 MARY ANN JENKINS PULLEN - Defendant ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the Defendant on the ground of oneyear separation, pursuant to Virginia Code 20-91.9. An Affidavit having been made and filed that the Defendant, Mary Ann Jenkins Pullen, is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is Ordered that she appear before the Court within ten (10) days after due publication of this Order and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. It is further Ordered that the foregoing portion of this Order be published once a week in succession in The Rappahannock News, a newspaper published in Rappahannock County, Virginia. E.M. Jones, Clerk LEE W. ALBRECHT, ESQ. 13 Culpeper Street P.O. Box 357 Warrenton, Virginia 22186 Tel: (703) 347-3357 Counsel for Complainant VEEWTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Amiss Walter of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newton, Michelle and Darrin of Brightwood were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley. Charlie Priest, Lisa and Robert Priest spent Saturday in Charlottesville. Mrs. David Hoadley and Sarah Kearns of Falls Church spent Sunday and were overnight guests of Mrs. Sarah Latham. They were joined by Mrs. David Streagle, Shannon and Marc. Thursday Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bowey were in Arlington where they had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. McDonald. Sunday guests of the Boweys were Mr. and Mrs. Ottie Rawls of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dodson and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Switzler Jr. and son returned home Sunday after a two weeks’ stay in Florida. Mrs. Woodrow Coughlin has returned home after being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Nichols for two weeks in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dodson, Robin and Dwayne of Culpeper were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Under the auspices of the Virginia Division of Forestry, a school for instruction on forest fire control was held in Flint Hill on January 23. Fire departments from Rappahannock and Madison were eligible for participation. Firemen received instruction on various tactics for combating forest fires and demonstrations of machines used in this work. This group attended the school. Instructors from the Division of Forestry included Lytt Wood, Mark Klopp, Joe Jones, Ian Morrison, Tippy Jenkins and Tom Edison. Jp'he. fiinal i&ributf. CEMETERY MEMORIALS CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Ser vice PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER ithern States BIG VALUE S on WATER SYSTEMS _ A _ Sta-Rite V2 HP Submersible Pump No. JP-13C2 4 The Complete Water System Sta-Rite Vz HP Shallow Well Water System Pump, tank, foot-valve ANB-12W with U212-93 Sta-Rite High Pressure Booster Pump No. C-181C TWICE AS MUCH WATER between pump starts new GLASS-LINED “CONSTANT PRESSURE” TANK... Bigger on the inside Smaller on the outside Sta-Rite 1 HP Multi-stage Convertible Jet Pump High capacity. (Example: 1550 gallons per hour at 40 pounds from 20 feet.) Heavy-duty ball-bearing motor. No. HMSE. No. HSME with 2A Pkg/8E-P Jet and 107 Regulator RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS COOP your BMtAmitlDUO welcome Sperryville, Va. 987-2311

Cabinet shop stresses quality By DAPHNE McCULLOUGH THE old adages “quality costs” and “you get what you pay for” aren’t always true. At Country Cupboards in Washington, Va., Gene Lyman and Bob Haase are producing hand crafted, high quality cabinets and cupboards for the same price or less than similar, mass produced assembly line products. “We can produce an average kitchen for less than Sears,” said Haase, adding that the partners had discovered their prices were not only competitive with the major chains but “more than competi Gene Lyman turns a table leg on the wood lathe at Country Cupboards. PUBLIC NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF PLANNING DISTRICT NINE Culpeper County—Fauquier County—Madison County—Orange County Rappahannock County—Town of Warrenton Are you interested in quality health care for your .locality? Would you be interested in serving on an advisory council that will be working toward health care improvement in this area? If so, complete the following and return it to: NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY, INC. c/o John B. Capelle Executive Director Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission 702 S. Main Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 NAME:-—AGE:- SEX:---RACE:ADDRESS:- ADDRESS:POST OFFICE:--- ZIP:OCCUPATION: - RESIDENT OF(Please check appropriate boxes below:) ELECTED OFFICIAL () INCOME: Below $5,000 () $10,000-$15,000 « () Over $20,000 2/3 CITIZEN () $5,000-$10,000 ( ) $15,000-$20,000 () () tivb.” . “And there’s no comparison with the quality,” maintained Lyman. At Country Cupboards, only solid wood is used* with a special emphasis on “honest joinery.” By “honest joinery,” Lyman explained that he and Haase used mortise and tenon joints in building cabinets, giving the finished product a minimum life expectancy of 25 years. On the other hand, said Lyman, commercial cabinetry has a built in, planned obsolescence. Massproduced cabinets—held together with glue, staples and nails driven through the wood at an angle— begin to fall apart after only a few years. Country Cupboards is one of little Washington’s newer businesses. Gene Lyman came to the county from Alexandria to do carpentry for Peter Kramer and after working there, found that his interests lay in furniture making, not carpentry. When Kramer’s business went bankrupt, Lyman had to decide between “going to the city to get work or starting my own.” He began Country Cupboards in January, 1974. HAASE, too, originally was a carpenter for Kramer, stumbling on a job there after he arrived from North Carolina. “It was not a driving force in my life to be a carpenter,” said Haase, rather it was something that evolved almost by accident. He bought into a partnership with Lyman after leaving Kramer. Both partners acknowledged a debt to Peter Kramer. If it wasn’t for him, we wouldn’t be here,” said Lyman. Both also agreed that there’s no tension between the businesses, two competitive wood working shops in a small town. “Peter is very strong on design... He’s mostly interested in furniture. We’ll do anything,” Lyman commented. The Country Cupboards business sign was designed by Barbara Noce. In addition to cabinetry and furniture construction, Country Cupboards will also refinish and restore old pieces and design and make signs. Barbara Noce handles most of this end of the business. The shop’s distinctive sign is one of her originals. The restoration work has become a family enterprise, with Barbara’s sister Julie Lyman doing the chair bottoming that includes hand caning, press caning, rush and split. “We’d rather do authentic reproduction work—something that will last—rather than something that will sell at the moment,” See Page 7 Nan Smith and Julie Lyman work at refinishing chairs, an additional service offered by Country Clipboards. Julie also does canine work for the shop. CHANDLER ELECTRICAL COMPANY Electrical contractors Appliances - Fixtures - Supplies 253 Chester Street, Front Royal 15 % Discount on all Hotpoint, Corning, Kitchen Aid & Hoover Appliances Also Sony TV & Radios Hoover Appliances include: small refrigerators vacuum cleaners floor polishers fry pans perculators 4 toasters irons fondue sets blenders electric heaters 15% Off on all lighting fixtures Now Thru the Month of February. Hurry and Save!

Bob Haase works on a trestle table for sale rather than on special order. Many of the pieces designed by Haase and Lyman use an innovative combination of walnut and pine woods. Cabinet shop From Page 6 said Haase. “We feel we have unlimited capabilities in working with wood,” he added. THE work done by Country Cupboards follows no set style. Haase and Lyman both prefer to work with clients who have definite ideas on the type of cabinet or piece of furniture that they want. Unfortunately, noted Haase, “there are only a very few people who can concep tualize on their own and that’s our market.” Both partners are willing to invest time on working with clients on design and the design work is not priced into the estimate given for the job. Instead, the hours spent in helping their clients decide on the style that fits their home is time donated for the future of the business, to ensure satisfied customers. “It’s an investment for us,” concluded Lyman.□ Attormes Bob Lawrence and Sharon Genebach inspect a record cabinet with Barbara Noce and Bob Haase. Besides being a wood working shop, Country Cupboards serves an additional function as a sort of social _ center with visitors dropping in to gossip, pass the time of day and get warm. CHESTER GAP * Mr. and Mrs. Rex Holdaway and family of Sterling were Sun Loneliness Everybody Needs Somebody All Hie Time During the loss of a loved one, loneliness can be so overwhelming. In time of sorrow each of us can be that somebody. GEEST FUNERAL HOME, INC. Private* Ambulanre* Omelerv Memorials U).-> Spcrryvillc Rd. 82.V0.19."> Culpeper. Va. day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hoi da way. Friday, Mrs. Shirley Shelton visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Shelton in Winchester. Mrs. Doris Williams was hostess to the Chester Gap Homemakers Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams, Randy, Greg, Mrs. Shirley Yancey, Mr. and Mrs. James Lilly, Jim and Angela were Sunday dinner guests of the J. C. Rudacilles in Front Royal. WASHINGTON NEWS Grant Hill of Westland Buchannon College, West Va. is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington. Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley were Mrs. H. C. Richardson and Gene Hamilton, both of Shenandoah Retreat, near Bluemont. Miss Becky Edmonds of Front Royal was a Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. J. M. Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Judd Burke of Flint Hill were last Wednesday visitors of Mrs. Guy Burke. Her Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Richie of Culpeper. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller were Dr. and Mrs. G. Tyler Miller of Harrisonburg. Jeffery Brown of College Park, Md. was a weekend guest of Lindsay Eastham. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne and Mrs. Mattie Clark were Mrs. Lucille Blosser, Mrs. Helen Blosser, both of New Market, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jenkins, Tom Jr. and Kim of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Clater and Pam. Mrs. Mary Owens of Manassas, r Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr. and Melissa of Sperryville and Paul Burke and Jeff were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Gabe Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Henry, Lisa and Jerry of Front Royal were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Estes. Mrs. Brooke Moffett of Norfolk was a recent visitor of Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland were Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wood of Reva. George Butler of Arlington, Thomas Wayland, Eddie and Mike were other callers during the weekend. Mrs. Mary Lea returned home Saturday from Smith Mountain Lake after a week’s visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Cargill. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke Sunday and Monday for the funeral of the Burke’s greatgranddaughter, Angela Marie Burke, of Front Royal, were Mr. and Mrs. William Hershey and Gary Hershey of Bristol, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Gerald of Woodbridge were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier. They were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Mildred Many in Sperryville. THE CORNER SHELF ‘On the mall’ Main & Davis - Culpeper, Va. Effective February 1, and thereafter, we will be closed on Wednesdays to give us some time for personal matters, and to help a bit with the energy cris is. Open 5 days a week, 9:30 to 5 to provide “The Best In Books,” including “Roots,” “Life After Life,” “The Final Days” (paper), and many, many others. 825-4411 THE corner shelf « I EARLY’S CARPET SALES & SERVICE Large Display of Nationally Known Brands, Imported Orientals, also Remnants, featuring BARWICK, PATCRAFT, MASLAND, MOHAWK and ALEXANDER SMITH Wall-to-Wall Carpet Installations Residential or Commercial Expert Rug Cleaning CUSTOM DRAPERIES AND SLIP COVERS MADE LOCALLY CUSTOM AND STOCK WINDOW SHADES VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL FOR “SHOP AT HOME SERVICE” Rt. 211, Amissville 502 N. Mom St., Culpeper AMISSVILLE STORE (Culpeper Nes.) 937-4404 937-5111 937-5112 AMISSVILLE STORE (WfrrMton No.) 347-0400 CULPEPER STORE (Culpeper Re.) 825-8232 Davies For Delegate Letter Rappahannock Citizens: I need to know your views, and you need to know where I stand. Virginia is 102 million dollars in the red. We must tighten our belts. It’s just like a family budget, you can’t spend what you don’t have. Every state program must be reevaluated. If the project is not producing, then stop funding it. That is common sense. Share your thoughts with me on this or other issues. Write to me, Butch Davies, at Post Office Box 712, Culpeper or call 825-6013 between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. John J.'Butch' Davies Paid for by Davies for Delegate Committee, Eloiae Weaver, Treasurer

Deer hunting report Preliminary figures indicate that Virginia hunters tagged at least 63,475 whitetails during the 1976-77 season, reports Game Division Field Coordinator Kit Shaffer. “Apparently the unusually poor hunting weather this season had little effect on success,” he said. The preliminary count was about 32 ahead of last year’s final total. Southampton County led the State with 2,770 deer reported, followed by Bath, reporting 2,385 and Rockingham with 2,274. In the East. Amelia ranked second with 1,811 arid Buckingham was third reporting 1,804. Biologists are still rounding up stray tags which are expected to increase the total slightly. □ GOSPEL PROGRAM The Cavaliers of Front Royal will be presenting a program of gospel songs at the Promise Land Baptist Church, Washington Sunday, January 30 at 3 p.m. The program will be for the benefit of the Usher Board. □ GROW WITH US Applications Being Taken NOW For. 1 Auto Body Technician We offer a guaranteed salary, plus commission with excellent working conditions in a new facility with the latest in equipment. All benefits are available, including hospitalization, life insurance, long term, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays with Eiy, uniforms, and other weekly benets. For Appointment-Contact Carl Embrey CMBREV Excellence CWPEfER VimmiA -V 1 ' 1 1 w (703) 825-224 J »n «quil oppArtunlty amployar PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDMENT OF NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TO STATE WATERS AND STATE CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 62.1-44 2 ET SEQ. OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA(1950), AS AMENDED Public Notice No. VA-NRO-M-0066 Public Notice Issue Date: January 20, 1976 The State Water Control Board has under consideration reissuance of the following NPDES Permit and State certificate. Name: Rappahannock Elementary School Address: Rt. 522 and 636 in Rappahannock County Permit Number: VA 0022471 FLOW: .008 MGD Receiving Stream: Rush River, Rappahannock River Basin, Section 4, Class HI A Discharge: Existing The permittee treats sewage conveyed to the treatment faculties. PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMULATION OF FINAL DETERMINATION Persons may comment in writing to the Board on the proposed reissuance to die permit within 30 days from the date of this notice. Comments shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and shall contoin a complete, concise statement of the factual basis for the comments. Comments shall be referenced to specific amendments. Only those comments received within this period will be considered by the Board. The Board may, ppon request or upon its own motion, decide to hold a public hearing if it determines that public response is significant. All pertinent information is on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying' at State Water Control Board Northern Virginia Regional Office 5515 Cherokee Avenue, Suite 404 Alexandria, Virginia 22312 T. M. Schwarberg, Jr., Director Please reply to : P. O. Box 307 Springfield, Virginia 22150 Telephone: 750-9111 Following the comment period, the Board will make its determinations regarding the proposed reissuance. These determinations will become effective , unless the Board grants a public hearing. Due notice of any public hearing will be given. Girl Scouts kicked off their cookie sales compaign with a cookie eating contest at the last meeting. Mollie McCoy, Dawn Watson, Julie Burke and Raynetta Gheen attempt to eat a cookie without using their hands. The first one who finished and could whistle was the winner. Dawn took the honor. The girls will take orders for the cookies from February 5 through 19. Anyone not contacted by one of them should call Mrs. Watson at 987-8150 or Mrs. Helmer, 987-8184. . WOODVILLE By MRS. JUNE CLARK Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Creel in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Freeman and Mrs. Loraine Peterson of Baltimore, Md. were guests for several days of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson. The Woodville Homemakers Club will meet February 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. B. G. Titchenell'. The topic will be Flowers in Shady Areas. Lt. Kenneth Guy of Quantico and Miss Sue Titchenell of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg were weekend guests of the Rev. and Mrs. B. G. Titchenell. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Titchenell, Angie and Chris of Culpeper were dinner guests Saturday evening. Mrs. Henry Wood was a Monday overnight guest of Mrs. M. A. Rosenberger and Priss Pulliam in Culpeper. Mrs. Jim Manwaring and Mrs. Ted Manwaring were hostesses for a birthday party and dinner in honor of Mrs. H. L. Manwaring. Guests included Mr. Manwaring, the Jim Manwaring family and the Ted Manwaring family. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood and Henry B. were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Wood’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Blanton in Amelia. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Taylor, Bernie and Paige of Rixeyville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt. Renee Ellis enjoys a sample of the Girl Scout Cookies which Rappahannock Troop members will be selling early in February. HUNTLY The Administrative Board of Willis Chapel United Methodist Church is scheduled to meet with Mr. and Mrs. James Costello Friday, January 28, at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Rosa Mae Bussey and son, Kevin, of Salem spent the weekend with the former’s mother, Mrs. Willie B. Mills. They also visited Mr. Mills who continues in Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rutherford and daughter, Lori, were in Front Royal Sunday to help celebrate the third birthday of Brian West, son ofMr.andMrs. “Butch” West. 4 Raymond Grigsby is in Warren Memorial Hospital after falling on the ice near his home Monday. He suffered a double break in a leg. 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SPERRYVILLE \EWS MRS. B.M. VARNER Mrs. Morgan Johnston visited her mother, Mrs. C. B. Tanner, at The Towers in Charlottesville Saturday. \ Mr. and Mrs. Hugh S. Atkins, Kevin and Wendy of Chester, Pa! spent the weekend with Mr. Atkins’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Atkins. W. H. Lyne attended a real estate workshop last Monday at the Sheraton Inn, Fredericksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eastwood of Washington were luncheon guests last Wednesday of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins. Visitors during the weekend were Mrs. Jaunita Lipphard, Melanie and Philip of Oxon Hill, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Dick McClanahan and Miss Frances Leake of Warrenton. Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer and daughters, Nicole and Heidi of Reston spent several days in the Carroll Quantance home while Capt. Maeyer was in Denver, Colo, on business. Randolph Devers entered Culpeper Memorial Hospital last week. Mrs. Nina B. Brown, Mrs. Jerry Brown and Mrs. B. M. Varner spent last Wednesday in Charlottesville. Visitors last Wednesday of Mrs. Virginia Lewis were Mrs. John R. Hudson, Sr., Mrs. John R. Hudson, Jr. and daughter, Rebecca Beall of Luray. Mrs. Clarice Clark was a weekend guest. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dodson and Reed of Fairfax and Tammy Dodson of Shenandoah College, Winchester were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dodson. Mrs. Viola Brown of Hanover, Pa. was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Janies A. Dodson. Mrs. Dennis Winfield has returned home following surgery at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Her mother. Mrs. Catherine Taylor of Harrisonburg, is with the Wingfield family for an extended visit. Guests Sunday of Mrs. Frances Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thronton III were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown and Mike of Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson and Ann Rodes Thompson of Fork Union and Clayton Savage of Charlottesville. Birth announced Mr, and Mrs. Charles E. Jett of Fredericksburg announce the birth of a daughter, Betty Jane, on January 20, 1977, at Mary Washington Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James R. Jenkins of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jenkins of Slate Mills and Mr. and Mrs. Ro bert Cliff of Fredericksburg. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John T. Jett of Fredericksburg. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chester Leathers of Etlan and Mrs. Nora Stone of Fredericksburg. Mrs. Gertie Smith of Etlan is her great-great-grandmother. □ Lookwhatscoddngforvott at Farmers and Merchants. FREE CORNING WARE Just open a new Fanners and Merchants checking or savings account of $250 or more. Or add $250 or more to your present savings account. Then check the chart for the ComingJA/are you want / Any piece is yours FREE or at discountdepending on the amount you deposit So come and do all of your banking at Farmers and Merchants. And we’ll help you do more of your cooking with free Coming Ware. Stop by and get your Coming Ware at any Fanners and Merchants National Bank office. Limit One Per Account. Saturday hours 9-12. A Choose yours from this chart. Item Number Description Original Deposits $250 $1,000 to to Over $999 $4,999 $5,000 Subsequent Deposits of $100 B 2% cup PETITE PAN with cover FREE 1 pt MENU-ETTE SAUCEPAN with cover FREE FREE FREE BOTH FREE $3.25 $4.75 D Two 2\ cup PETITE PANS with cover with handle $4.00 FREE lqt COVERED SAUCEPAN $4.00 FREE ANY TWO FREE 8" SQUARE CAKE DISH $4.00 FREE $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 MENU-ETTE SET $8.00 $4.00 FREE 1!4 qt C/SAUCEPAN & 10” SKILLET $9.00 $5.00 FREE $11.00 $11.00 (Plus Sales Tax) Farmers and Merchants National Bank Member foic ' BERRYVILLE e FLINT HILL e FRONT ROYAL e MIDDLETOWN e STEPHENS CITY • MAIN OFFICE WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA IN APPLE COUNTRY, WERE THE BIG APPLE IN BANKING.

CHESTER GAP NEWS ** ICRS. BESSIE PARKS Mr. and Mrs. Lovel Walker returned Wednesday of last week from a 17-day trip to St. Peters, Mo. where they were the guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Williams and children. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Randall Earley and family attended a gathering in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Curry at Bethel honoring the birthday of Mrs. Charles Earley of Front Royal. Mrs. Dorothy Williams came home Monday Jfrom Warren Me / WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF GOOD LATE MODEL CARS FROM WHICH YOU MAY SELECT.. .MODELS OF ALL SIZES TO SUIT ANY AND EVERY TASTE. PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. •14 M. Main St. Phone 825-2161 Culpeper, V*,. CO LU E ID < ZT E 3 £ 8 ML Comptroller ol the Currency Administrator of National Banks | REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the The Rappahannock National Bank ( Washington Name o< Bank c*y In the slate of VirgilUA . at the close of business on D0C©Hll)©r 31 published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12. United States Coda. Section 161 Charter number ——jiM- National Bank Region Number_5 Statement of Resources and Liabilities Cash and due from banks. U S. Treasury securities. Obligations of other U S. Gov t. agencies and corps . Obligations of States and political subdivisions . Other bonds, notes, and debentures. Federal Reserve stock and corporate stock — Trading account securities. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell THOUSANDS 457 M73 wr 875 t None Loans, Total (excluding unearned income).L .2.411 Less: Reserve tor possible loan losses.f_None Loans, Net . Direct lease financing Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises Real estate owned other than bank premises Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Other assets TOTAL ASSETS Demand deposits of individuals, prtnshps . and corps Time and savings deposits of individuals. prtnshps , and corps Deposits of United States Government Deposits of States and political subdivisions Deposits of foreign govts and official institutions Deposits of commercial banks . Certified and officers checks TOTAL DOMESTIC DEPOSITS Total demand deposits .[_ 1 f#97 Total time and savings deposits .[ ,3*351 Total deposits in foreign offices. TOTAL DEPOSITS IN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN OFFICES Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase . Liabilities for borrowed money. Mortgage indebtedness . Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding Other liabilities.. TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding subottfnated "O*®* and debentures). Subordinated notes and debentures . Preferred stock No shares outstanding_none (par value). Common stock a. No. shares authorized_lfillL b. No. shares outstanding_INI (par value) Surplus ... Undivided c 750 ] none -1.&63.. Raaerva tor oonkngsndss and dhsr capital nwvn. TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL. TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL. X 200 371 JLL -6*545Auaraga tor IS or 30 cdandar day* ending wdb cal data: Cash and dua from bank*. Fad. kjnd* *oW and aacuritto* purchased under agracmantt to raaal. Total loan* . Tana daooadiol $100.000or mora ndomaabcdficaa. Tolal dapoada. Fad. hind* purchased and aecurites add under agreements to rapurchaa* . Liabdilies tor borrowed money. Standby Mars d crodt (outotandtog as d rapon data). Tkna dapoaPi d $100,000 or mors (outstandng at d raped data) Tuna canWcatoa d dapoak in danomkialtoni d S100.000 or mora. Odiar lima dapoada in amounts ol (100,000 or more . 737 -2*410100 5*673 noM "nn« aU: none a I. Mary L. Payne Cashier *" ot eondMon to ma and comet to to* M 1 mi kwMe MkM. |1t? . tha undareignad director* attest die correctneaa of this «n examined by ue, and to the bait ol our knowledge and olraeourcae and liabilities. Ws declare mat it hM is true and correct mo rial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bane and Benjamin were Wednesday overnight guests of Mrs. Bane’s mother, Mrs. June Caldow in Falls Church. Mrs. Bane and son spent Sunday in the Caldow home. Mrs. LaMerle Williams and daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Leake and Jeffery, were in Manassas Friday on business. Mt*. and Mrs. James Fox and children, Mrs. Edward Fox, Alan Fox, Miss Marie Sealock, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sealock gathered in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kreisher in Front Royal Friday evening to celebrate the birthdays of Mr. Kreisher and James Fox. Benjamin Frazier entered War ren Memorial Hospital Wednesday. Sam North was discharged from the same hospital Sunday. During her husband’s absence, Mrs. North stayed with her daughter, Mrs. Edward Goranson. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Burney Burnette and children of Annandale and Mrs. D. H. McNeill of Front Royal visited Mrs. Hubert Gilkey HI and the Stanley Williams’. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Williams had as Saturday callers, Ray Wines and Ray, Jr. of Culpeper. Hie Wines also called on Elias Wines and the William Ubbens. Miss Paula Picard of Flint Hill was a dinner guest in the William Ubben home Sunday in celebration of the 18th birthday of Miss Malinda Ubben. North-Elliott wedding Miss Shirley Sue North became the bride of Gerald Lynn Elliott in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, January 22, in the Chester Gap Baptist Church with the Rev. William Alford officiating. The bride is the daughter of Stewart North of Marshall and the late Margaret Seal North and is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam North with whom she has resided. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Holmes J. Elliott of Front Royal. Given in marriage by her brother, Steve North, the bride wore a white satin floor-length gown with veil and train. She carried a bouquet of red roses. Miss Norma Jean Williams, the maid of honor, wore a floor-length white gown and carried red carnations. Mrs. LaMerle Williams, pianist, presented the nuptial music. Lonnie Williams of Chester Gap served as best man. A buffet reception was held in the Chester Gap fire hall immediately after the ceremony with Mrs. Holmes Elliott presiding and Mrs. Gordon Lemon assisting. Out-oftown guests included cousins of the bride, Mrs. Rosa Mae Bussey and son Kevin of Salem. The bride, who attended Rappahannock High School, was married on her 18th birthday. The groom, a senior in Warren Coun^ — ty High, is employed at Warren Memorial Hospital. . Following a weekend honeymoon m the Blue Ridge Mountains, the couple is residing with the bride’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Mills in Huntly.D Notice BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE Community Trash Removal, Inc. and Clifton A Jane Clerk of Culpeper end Woodville hove applied for a Special Use Permit in accordance with Article 2, Section 1-2-3 of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock Comity, Virginia. The above named applicant desires to operate a sanitary landfill on the Clifton and Jime Clark land, located on the right hand side of Rt. 621, approximately one mile north of the Intersection of Rts. 522 A 621, near Woodville, located in Stonewall Magisterial District. A hearing has been scheduled for 9:06 A.M. on February 10, 1977, in the County Courthouse at Washington, Virginia. The applicant and other interested parties wishing to be heard are requested to be present at that time. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA By: Patty Alexander Clerk, Board of Zoning Appeals Henry w. Block “Even if you use the short form, it could pay you to see us.M Reason No. 15 why H&R Block should do your taxes. Even the short form is more complicated this year. So to be sure you pay the smallest legitimate tax—it could pay you to see Block. And if switching to the long form will save you money, well show you just how much. H&R BLOCKTHE INCOME TAX PEOPLE WashiiftM, Virfiaia Jenkins Auction House *75-3325 Monday 5 o.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 5 p.m. to 8 o.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Small family looking for house to fe£ent, 675-3488. 2-3-p BUCKNER’S PAINTING SERVICE Interior and Exterior; small repairs. Free^Estiniate. Phone 9374594. 1-k WILL DO Baby sitting in my home. 937-4594.1-k LOST or STOLEN—Young, friendly male golden retriever. Disappeared January 21 in Amissville. Has Montgomery County, Md. tags. Call 937-4418 or collect (301)530-4268 2-10-k LPN, full time or part time on ’ 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift for intermediate care facility. Must be licensed in Virginia or eligible. Call Culpeper Memorial Hospital between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday thru Friday) 825-2811 ext. 302, for appointment. E. O. E. LOST—Lemon and white Brittany Spaniel on Fodderstack Road. Call E. M. Jones 675-3234. 1-k ANTIQUES need repair? For reasonable restoration—expert refin*s™Antf. call COUNTRY CUP3294Rtfk’ Washington’ Va- 675CHAIR BOTTOMING-Rushing, Caning and Splits—Quick reason^ able re-seating. Call Country Cupboards. 675-3294. tfk New homes, additions, remodeling and restoring. Also plumbing, heating and electrical work. Registered contractor, R. Lee Payne Culpeper, Va. Phone 825-5645 or 987-8852. 9-2-k JANUARY WHITE SALE - When it’s cold and snowing outside, remodel inside. 3/8” X 4 X 8 Sheetrock, reg. $2.13 now $1.99; 2’ X 4’ Suspended Ceiling $1.70 per panel; #2 White Int. Paint $4.50 Gal.; #960 White Ext. House & Trim Paint $8.10 gal.; Rely-On Caulking 39(5; Wrought Iron Railing $1.25 LFT. CALL COLLECT 948-5841 - Jim Carpenter Company, Rte. 29S, Madison, Va. In Warrentorr Friday 28th 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.| Saturday 29th 9 am - 4 p.m. Large Selection Fresh Seafood Satisfaction Guaranteed Old Chevrolet Lot Lee St.. Warrenton WANTED SCRAP CAST IRON PRICES DETERMINED BY QUANTITIES & QUALITY Delivered to out yard in Culpeper. 825-8334 Bingham & Taylor Fo u n d ry Culpeper vir9inio FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE. INC. 364-1566 Marshall, Va. 22115 364-1567 FED CATTLE SALE Tuesday, February ) 2 p.m. 150 Head Graded Fed Cattle Located on Route 55 approximately one mile east of Marshall OBITUARIES Atkins Mrs. Annie Morgan Atkins, 101, of Fredericksburg died January 20, 1977 at her home. A former resident of Culpeper and a native of Rappahannock, she was the daughter of the late Bush rod Morgan and Edith Bowen. She and her husband, the late Rev. Hampton Stuart Atkins, were missionaries in Copercenter, Alaska. Mrs. Atkins is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James S. Pates of Fredericksburg and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday by the Rev. James Crane and the Rev. Gordon George at the Clore Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper. □ Settle Charles Robert Settle of Amissville died January 19, 1977 in Staunton. He was a farmer and a native of Culpeper. Mr. Settle is survived by his father, James Edward Settle of Amissville; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Elizabeth Rice of Frederick, Md.; two sons, Fred Ashby Settle of Amissville and Charles Floyd Settle of Hickory, N. C.; three brothers, James J. Settle Sr. of Manassas, Kenneth Irvin Settle of Denver and Randolph F. Settle of Amissville; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Lee Bruce of Culpeper and Mrs. B. F. (Shirley) Wise of Reva and four grandchildren. Very, small, cute puggy Beagle type dogs. Unusual. Call 364-2930. cc-5 We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS wmmmmmmmmmmmA CULPEPER BUILDING 6 SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper Funeral services were conducted Friday by the Rev. J. S. Colvin at the Clore Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bernard Powers, Larry Uber, Donnie Uber, Jackie Settle, Jr. and Dutch Grigsby. □ Burke Miss Angela Marie Burke, 14 months old, of Front Royal died' January 22, 1977 at University .pf Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Funeral services were conducted Monday by the Rev. Robert Martin at the Robertshaw Funeral Home, Front Royal, with interment in the Panorama Memorial Gardens. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Charles Burke of Front Royal, her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Burke, her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Williamson, all of Front Royal and her greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke of Washington, Va. Smith William Jacob Smith, 86, of Culpeper died January 22, 1977 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. A retired farmer, and bom in Rappahannock County, he was the son of the late Hugh M. Smith and Molly O’Bannon. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myra Griffin Smith of Culpeper; two daughters, Mrs. John Wilson of Culpeper, Mrs. Warner Ferguson of Hampton; eight grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday by the Rev. John S. Farrar at the Culpeper Baptist Church, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. □ CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends, ministers and neighbors for prayers, visits, food, cards and flowers during the illness and bereavement of Ellen Jenkins. Aubrey Jenkins and Family IN FRONT ROYAL ITS RiC S RH/^ II7A 1AST MAIN »TMfT » 635 277? Now Showing One Week Only Sat. Sun. - Mat. 2 Evenings 7 & 8:00a ,rj Discovery of Our Time ' In search of noah'sHrk jA High atop a mountain in Eastern Tuifcey is o giant 5.000 year oid_ wooden ship containing hundteds of stalls and cages. IS IT NOAH'S ARK? Wrti DMOOUNOAU Techmcol AdvKof/HJuofton DAVID OALSKSER Directed fly JAMES l. CONWAY Copyright Sup Ctawc Pfcw«». Inc. t 1976 Reduced 6y CHARLES E. SEUIER. JR Federal & State Income Tax Service John J. Zunka Warren Paint and Supply Co. 415 E. Main St Front Royal. Va. 63S-3328

Small Ads.,. Big Results '0»‘«T hiiis <»*<s 17’' HATES: Ten cents per word for first insertion; $1.00 minimum charge, cash with order. Eight cents per word each additional insertion of same copy. ^ If billed, add 25 cents booking charge' Cards of Thanks $1.00 minimum. In Memoriams $1.50 minimum Cash must accompany cards of thanks and memoriams. FOR SALE: 1975 12 x 52 Castle two-bedroom mobile home.located in trailer park. Completely furnished with aluminum outbuilding. Excellent condition. Call after 4 p.m. 937-4435. tfk CULPEPER WOOD PRESERVERS Quality pressure treated lumber, post, poles, stakes, ‘clean’ paintable & odor free. Call 703-8255200. 5-12-k FISH-A Christian Service Organization. If you need help--987-8200 tfk WANTED: 7 to 15 excessible acres for home. Prefer wooded, view, near 211 or 522 from Washington, Va. W & S, 987-8645. 2-3-k FOR SALE: Fire wood. Call 6753359 after 3 p.m. 2-24-p GOATS for sale. Bucks and Does, Saanen and Togenbergs. 675-3546. 1-27-k FOR SALE: 1962 SCOUT two-wheel drive, good tires, runs good. 8254308.1-27-k GORE’S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs. P. O. BOX 88 Sperryville, Va. 987-8748 mw THURMAN WHARTON, Flint Hill Plumbing, Heating, Electrical—24 hour emergency service. 6753607. MASONRY AND CARPENTRYFieldstone 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. KUSER SHOE SHOP, shoe repairs, leather repairs, Free parking, 413 E. Main St., Front Royal. 3-10-k DISTINCTIVE SIGNS—hand painted by local artist, designed and crafted by COUNTRY CUPBOARDS 675-3294. tfk Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231. Carpet Sales and Service. We service what we sell at no additional cost. JOHN H. MOORE CARPETS 1 Church St., Front Royal 635-8883 or 675-3665 Lost, January 6, one male foxhound, black, white and tan spotted. Disappeared from my place. Will answer to name “Mark.” Wearing collar with name Clifton Clark, Woodville, Va. and 703987-8827. 1-27-k PANORAMA REALTY SperryvilIc Emporiu m SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA m realtor" SPERRYV1LLE: Two bedroom frame home with metal roof includes living room with wOj stove, kitchen with appliances, full bath & utility ro£jA. Well insulated and with electric heat on approx. 6 acres near Shen. Nat’l. Park. $29,000. SLATE MILLS: If you like the river, enjoy hiking in the woods & long for total seclusion, then this tract could be a very good buy for you. At just settle over $500 per acre, this 48.5 acre tract offers gOjall of the above plus more. Partially fenced and with several streams that flow into the Hughes River. Access by right/way off state road. $25,000 with $5,000 down and owner financing. RED OAK MT: Over 129 acres with nice variety of valuable hardwoods. Access by improved road leads to spring fed pond and old home place. Several springs and complete privacy make game abundant. Partially fenced, lots of views and certified survey make this a desirable investment at $77,000 with owner financing. SPERRYVILLE: Three, bedroom frame home with metal roof on almost 1 acre in the middle of town. Living room, kitchen and full bath. Livable but needs some work. $18,000. 25 ACRES both open and wooded with strong stream and excellent pond site. Good mt. views. Private access. $37,500 with owner financing. 71*0 above properties have been sold in the past week. The response to our advertising both locally and in file Metrop-olitan Area has been unbelievable but we need more properties to satisfy these buyers. Please call us if you have any interest whatsoever in selling your property. We may have the right person waiting for you now! 98741640 JAMES W. LEAKE - 987-8236 JOHN BARBOUR - 987-8608 J. MAURICE O'BANNON 987-8713 JOHN R. EUBANK, Jr, 987-8146 C. KEETON BARNES 987-8619 FOR SALE: Quality breeding age purebred Charolais and Polled Hereford bulls. Call 987-8865 or 987-8896. 1-27-k Personnel Wanted—Field Man with either an agricultural degree or farm management background wanted at Rappahannock Farmers’ Cooperative, Sperryville. Apply in person to Mr. Thornhill or Mr. Aylor. 1-27-k ORGANIZING or rearrangement work done in homes or businesses* inside and out, 675-3544. 1-27-p ARTIFICIAL BREEDING — Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. Will do babysitting in my home 987-8971. 1-27-k COklC BOOKS WANTED, 1930’s to present in near perfect condition. -cb. Swindler, RD #3, Hanover, Pa. 17331. Send a list of what you have. 1-27-p POLLED HEREFORD BULL SALE Monday, February 7, 1977,12 Noon Farmers Livestock Exchange, Route 50 West, Winchester, Va. Will be weighed and graded. Catalog on request. Ray Rudacille, Bentonville, Va. Phone 703-635-6903 2-3-p PASTURE WANTED: Grass for 1977 seasoii to handle from 25 to 100 cattle. Need good fence and ample water. 1-27-k COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO.. INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 BUILDING? REMODELING? Call us for a free estimate of your cabinet requirements. Please visit our showroom before you decide. Compare cost and quality. We are ready to serve you. Country Cupboards, Jett and Gay Streets, Washington, Va., 6753294. tfk - ROOFING — Gutters and down spoutings, Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout, Roof repair. Call Bill Starks, 675-3630, Washington, Va. EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 987-8928. tfk rf-w*** CUSTOM FRAMING 302 S. Fust Si reel Phone 82 >-1 7 )o Culpeper. Va. r-AUTO PARTSRussell Autemetive Cempeny 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 PANORAMIC MT. VIEWS from this stucco ranch, daylight basement, 3.5 acres off Rt. 211. May rent adjoining pasture? Buy at $46,000. COTTAGE SMALL near waterfall! Insulated, heated, deck. Only $19,500. 9.5 WOODED ACRES harbors old 3 bedrm. cottage with path but no bath. Spring, stream, long frontage. $29,000. BUILDING LOTS from $3,500. POTENTIAL PEANUT PLANTATIONS (?) NEED LISTINGS! We are now members of the MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE. Thus your property will have the attention of hundreds of agents plus the local expertise of RAPPAHO. Try this combination — it has already succeeded! RAPPALACHIAN HOMES Washington, 675-3777 Weekends, eves. 937-4388 THE RAY T. CANNOH CO. hu served the reel estate needs of Rappahannock County and its citizens for over a quarter of a century. We are in our 26th YEAR # of service to the area. We can put that ezperience to work for you whether you are thinking of buying or selling, or are in need of any other real estate service. You are invited to put us to work for you by stopping in at our Amissville office or eoi'Hog AMISSVILLE (703) 937-4111 Ray T. Cannon 937-4900 Castleton, Va. George W. Patterson 675-3781 4 Washington, Va.