Rappahannock News, April 7, 1977

Volume XXVIU, Number 21 19# y^ *321* WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1977 FIFTEEN CENTS Proposed public school budget The Rappahannock County School Board has adopted and forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors its public school budget for 1977-78. The proposed budget projects an increase of 8 percent above funds budgeted for the current year. Over 3 percent of the increase is devoted to costs related to the start of a delayed Kindergarten program. The 1977-78 regular school budget will require $1,205,310 or $89,755.00 above the current budget. $36,250.00 of the increase will be needed to provide the instructional personnel, transportation, materials, books, supplies, and furniture necessary to begin Kindergarten for the first time. An analysis of the budget shows the following major categorical increases above expenditures for the current year: Administration - $5,425.00 increase - provides for a full time Superintendent; an Assistant Superintendent - General Supervisor with administrative costs provided through federal funds; census costs; and office operation. Instruction - $19,067.00 increase - provides one additional teacher for Kindergarten and a salary scale for teachers with a beginning salary of $8,500 and reaching a maximum of $12,000 after 14 years. Other Instructional Costs - $12, 398 increase - to provide instructional materials and supplies; two aides as regulations for Kindergarten require; increased cost of tuition for vocational and special education pupils in regional programs; and additional library books and materials. Transportation - $32,550.00 increase - provides equivalent of 3 drivers for Kindergarten; gasoline for an additional 35 - 40,000 miles; 5% increase in salaries; additional tires, repair parts, etc. for extra miles driven; and replacement of one additional bus at cost of $13,000. Operation of School Plants and Office - $5,365 increase - to provide for fuel and utility increases; sewage treatment and testing; and salary increases for custodians. Maintenance - $8,600 increase - to provide for repairs, replacement of equipment; painting and general upkeep of buildings; contracted maintenance on building and grounds and building repair materials. The budget provides only 1 1/2% of the insured value of buildings and equipment for maintenance. Corrective and preventive maintenance is preferred over crisis repairs and is less costly. Capital Outlay - $5,500 increase - to provide for preparation of site for relocation of school bus garage. Funding for the 1977-78 budget will require an increase in local revenue of $42,075 or 7.3% and from sources other than county an increase of $47,680 or 8.8% will be required. □ : v* v. i s- mmmmmMsiMiigrmmt; Trout fishing season opened Saturday and by noon the hopeful anglers lined the banks of Piney Branch, the only stocked stream in Rappahannock. This group of youngsters enjoyed a day at the Old Hollow fishing hole, a favorite spot for swimming also. Rain Saturday failed to dampen the fishing enthusiasts. YEA convention in Charlottesville Don Bomberger, President-elect of Rappahannock County Education Association and Dick Helmer, Vice-President of District 8 of the Virginia Education Association were two of the fifteen hundred educators that attended the annual Virginia Education Association Convention held in Charlottesville this past week. Teachers and school administrators worked on objectives to have more input into state mandated standards for education. Some of the objectives were to have more participation in the development of minimal graduation standards, curriculum content and legislative bills pertaining to education. Other areas of concern were collective bargain ing, class sizes, and improvement of instruction. Henry Howell, candidate for Governor and Ira Lechner, candidate for lieutenant governor, were two of the more prominent politicians who came to express their support for educators’ efforts to improve education across the Commonwealth. □ Well filled races for Ben Venue OLD DOMINION Hunt’s pointto-point races will be on Saturday, April 9, at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eastham’s Ben Venue Farm, 16 miles west of Warrenton off Route 211. Post time for the first of nine well-filled races is 11 a.m., when 20 teams from local hunts will compete in the hunting pair race. Two junior flat races for ponies are next. The maiden hurdle race with 19 entries begins at 1:30. Several horses that have placed in races this season—Mrs. Robert V. Clark, Jr.’s Moon Soon, Randolph Rouse’s Summer Idyll, J. Arthur Reynolds’ Cine Again, and Jim Hackman’s Goose Kat, are entered. Last year’s Virginia Gold Cup winner, William Lanahan’s Semington, is entered in the open timber race, as well as some of this season’s steady campaigners. They are Mrs. Redmond Toerge’s Ask the Price, Kenneth Embrey’s Timber Topper, Martin Kremer’s Score Sheet, Helen Polinger’s Idol Fellow, and Charles Owens’s Jay’s Trouble. The owner-rider hurdle race has the leading contenders lor the First Colony Series, High Peak, Kool Kake and Mr. Jam, who are just one point apart. High Peak is now in the lead. Among the eleven entered are Arch Kingsley’s Joe Finn and El Field and Charles Ross’s Sagitta. One of the best races should be the open hurdle race, which has drawn several of this season’s winners, including Mr. and Mrs. Witold Kuncewicz’s Known Royal, Spring Hill Farm’s Brillion, Mrs. Robert V. Clark’s Mr. Micawber, Beach and Jones’s Second Call, Augustin’s Courant, and Donald Richardson’s Long Long Ago II. Also among the 15 entries is the winner of this race last year, George Strawbridge’s Celtic Song. ALTHOUGH competition for the Seven Corners series has narrow cu lu d uetween Randolph Rouse and William H. duPont, the owner-rider timber race has more than ten entries, including Hunter Lott’s Olympian Dan and Bent Page, Roy Graham’s Boca Bfrd, and Jonathan Ruhsam’s Bottom Button. Fifteen have entered the flat race. Among them are this season’s winner, Jay Barr’s Pill Mill. Other good horses are Fools Taxes, Pilgrims Progress, 1 Achieve, London Fog, Tipan Prince and Willie Smith. General admission is $3. Refreshments will be available from Bradford Restaurant of Flint Hill. —June Ruhsam

Sappahamutrk Nmh ^ 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 $6.50 MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington 675-3349 Save Rappahannock HOW CAN Rappahannock be preserved as a beautiful, rural county, concerned people ask. How can we prevent our county from becoming another “bedroom community” for long-distance commuters? How can we avoid the ugly landscape of tract houses, spoiled streams, paved-over pastures that have transformed counties to the north of us into suburban wastelands? There are a lot of people who don’t care, who say it’s “inevitable,” anyway, and so why bother—why not cash in on the change, call it “progress,” and go somewhere else? Well, we happen to think that it is not “inevitable,” that no one has a “right” to despoil Rappahannock or any other beautiful place. We also think something can be done about it, but in saying so, we realize that necessary actions won’t be easy. Possible solutions won’t always be universally popular, either, nor politically expedient. But it must be done. It is necessary to save what beauty and farmland remain because of a stark fact of our times: There aren’t many places left to run away to. There aren’t many places to go and start all over again. Once we pave over the ariable land we have now, there won’t be any more. Once we destroy the beautiful heritage that was handed us by previous generations, there won’t be anything left to hand on to the generations to follow. Nothing but garish commercial strips, deadening miles of uniform boxes, noisy and polluting highways, stinking streams, diminished ground water (more than likely contaminated), and all the rest that “progress” brings. SO WHAT can we do? First of all, we must stop thinking of land as nothing but a commodity to buy and sell. We must cherish the land and not regard it as something only to exploit for profit. Good farmers have always tried to put - back into the land as much as they took out of it. Not only is this good agricultural business, it is demonstrating a sense of responsibility to the community, and to a noble inheritance. Generating a viable land ethic will take time. In the meantime, the speculators and quick-buck artists could make the whole issue superfluous. In the meantime, there are things that can be done, to preserve agriculture and make it possible for farmers to hold on, make a fair return on labor and capital expended, and pass on acres which are as good or better than what they started with. Governor Godwin signed into law this week one possible aid—a law allowing voluntary formation in Virginia of agricultural districts. While Virginia’s version of a law that has been widely applied in New York State was watered down by an unsympathetic State Senate, it still contains elements that could be utilized to blunt the taxation and development pressures that are forcing so many farmers in this area to call it quits. Land use tax relief is already legal in Virginia, and the day may be rapidly approaching when Rappahannock will see fit to adopt this measure, as one more means of reducing the pressures on farmers, orchardists and foresters, all who make their living by caring for the land. Neighboring Fauquier County officials are toying with another possible means— the establishment of essentially non-residential agricultural areas. As one of their planning commission members has rightly pointed out, allowing two or three or five acre housing plots in agricultural zones is not the way to save farming. So why not establish zones in which the only residential construction allowed would be for farm owners or tenants? Their legal advisor says it can be done, under existing Virginia laws. It is an interesting proposal. PERHAPS some other approach would be more appropriate to Rappahannock. There are many more things that can be done by our elected supervisors than they would sometimes have the voters believe. All it takes is political courage, motivated by a genuine Letters to the editor <! Articles reveal chilling figures Editor: It’s an unfortunate fact that even if there was a maurauding animal at the door each time a householder screamed “Wolf,” neighbors would quickly tire of the sound and ignore the appeal. Yet last week’s News carried considerable cause for concern. In the second paragraph of the front page leading story appeared these words: “Also of interest.is that only 2.3 per cent of last year’s seniors see themselves becoming farm helpers or dairy workers.” “Of interest” is a very calm introduction to that chilling statistic tolling the death and dearth of farmers and farms. What a shocking revelation of the attitude held either by the young members of a farm community or implicit in the educational goals of our school system. This county, this country, this world needs urgently to take a penetrating look at what survival costs, and stop copping out. Much, much more than 2.3 per cent should find very soon, long before they graduate, that there is no work more important than producing good food, a job (lets give it its due, a career) requiring as much intelligence as any other occupation and more courage and skills than most. Farming is both a profession and a trade, demanding both know-how and know-when. The challenge is an absorbing one, for thoughtful citizens not for sluggards and education should make this and the rewards very clear. Also in that News the editorial entitled “Farms and Subdivisions” accurately compared the merits of farms and subdivisions from the perspective of the pocketbook (and found the subdivision idea— or fantasy—a threatening one). It furthermore mentioned the exceptional fertility of the area around Hamilton—only 40 miles from our county seat. I’d like to know how Rappahan nock compares with that part of Loudoun in quality of soil. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that this county is so privileged in that respect that no threat to its most precious resource should be permitted. And it needn’t be. Let’s get thinking about all the matters touched upon on pages 2 and 3 of last week’s News, and perhaps something vital can be done to defend Rappahannock against despoilers and deserters. Especially should effort be initiated immediately to reverse the situation described on page 8 in the last paragraph concluding the lead story from page one: “The same 62.5 per cent of the seniors (theoretically the most advanced intellectually of the school body—my comment)... indicated that they had no plans to continue their education.” Education is a process that must be a living part of every day of one’s life. It should never cease. Erstwhile Farmer Land butchers must be stopped Editor: Your editorial on “1078 lots” is eloquent. What more do we need to know; that just to build on the existing sub-division lots will double our population? I appeal to your readers to make their views known in letters to you for publication, to the Planning Commission for consideration, to the Board of Supervisors for action. And how about the meeting for farmers proposed in your columns on March 31st? Give us guidelines mi how to stop this destruction of farms by the land butchers. Ima Fanner Mental Health board to meet On Tuesday, April 12, at 2p.m., the Rappahannock - Rapidan Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board will hold its monthly meeting in the meeting room of the Virginia Baptist Home on Route 15, South, Culpeper. Items on the agenda include a presentation of the Area Agency on Aging’s objectives for fiscal year 1978, continued discussion of the proposed comprehensive Mental Health Center and proposed plans for a summer recreation program for the retarded. The Rappahannock - Rapidan Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board is an agency of the five local governments in Planning District 9. Persons wishing to make presentations to the Board should con tact the Board offices at 703-8258284 or write to the Executive Director at 605 S. Main Street, Culpeper, 22701.□ TAGS ON SALE Rappahannock County auto tags are now on sale at the office of Mrs. Frances Foster, Treasurer and the cost of the tag is $15. Deadline for the purchase of tags is May 1. Mrs. Foster stated that sales are lagging now and reminds residents to avoid the last minute rush by getting tags now. □ love of the county and a determination not to see it ruined—or, at best, replaced by some other lifestyle that would destroy the county that we now cherish. Public officials, by and large, will only act, however, if they are convinced that public opinion is behind them. How about it, Rappahannock fans? Do you really care what happens to your county? If you do, let your elected repre! sentative know, and then help in any way you can to do all that is possible to prevent the transformation of yet another once beautiful and productive farming community. There may be less time than some think. The highways keep marching out into the countryside, the speculators, and what one reader called the “land butchers,” keep extending their clutches. Let’s don’t let Rappahannock become another Fairfax or Prince William.D

Many types of trees were damaged by winter By Lyt Wood, County Forester THE extremely cold winter of 1976-77 has caused some damage to pine plantations and yard trees. Sustained cold and high winds resulted in dessication of some of the less hardy species of trees, especially those on exposed sites. Southern species of trees such as evergreen magnolia and loblolly pine were hardest hit by the winter cold. Ligustrum, azalea, camelia and gardenia also suffered severly. I have also noticed several windthrown willow trees. At our nursery at Augusta, 90% of the loblolly pine seedlings were killed back to ground level. Shortleafpine seedling stock was also heavily damaged. The best prescription for colddamaged yard trees is to wait till late spring to see how much dieback actually occurred. Often a tree or branch which appears to be dead will put out new growth from the Confirmation services held The Rt. Rev. John A. Baden, Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia, visited Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington Sunday and held services of confirmation. Fletcher King Eastham, Lindsay Willoughby Green Eastham, Davida PTA MEETS The Parent-Teachers Association of Rappahannock County Elementary School will meet Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 in the school auditorium. At this time Superintendent O.A. Norton will discuss the school budget for 197778 and will answer any questions which patrons may have. Following the business meeting a social hour will be held in honor of Mr. Norton who is retiring from the superintendent’s position. The public is cordially invited to attend.□ GIRL SCOUT LEADERS MEET A service Unit meeting for all Girl Scout leaders, service committee members and anyone interested in the scouting program is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13 - at the home of Mrs. Pat Helmer near Castleton, beginning at 10 a.m. All adults who are interested are urged to contact Mrs. Helmer at 987-8184 or Mrs. Jones at 937-4029. More group leaders and adult interest is needed to continue and enhance the scouting program. TACK SHOP GOES TENNIS new selection including balls, hats, socks, browbands ball savers and pick-ups also warm-up suits Wed. thru Sat. 10:00 - 5:00 Rappahannock Tack Shop Flint Hill 675-3776 Alone Grant, James Somervell Dawson III, and Mary Susan Henry were confirmed. Perry Donald Stump, Sr., Charles Bernard Russell and Lyle Virginia Price were received into the Episcopal Church. Doris Evelyn Stump and Gregory Guy Stump were received and reaffirmed their baptismal vows. Kevin Winslow Raney reaffirmed his baptismal vows. All received the laying on of hands from the bishop and were welcomed by the congregation Rt. 211 bids The Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation will receive bids on highway construction for Route 211 in Amissville on Tuesday, April 26. A department release described the project as grading, draining and paving 2.5 miles of parallel 24-footwide roadway east of Amissville in Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties. tips. Dead branches should be pruned off. The plant can otherwise be nurtured by fertilization and watering. Although many young pine plantations throughout the state look very poor at this point, only a small mortality rate is expected. Young Dines will sprout new growth unless they have been killed all the way to ground level. PINES which are a sapling sized •UIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll and larger do not have this ability, but usually they will have developed a substantial root system by age four or five, and will have sufficient supplies of water to carry them through extended periods of freezing temperatures. The cold weather had one positive effect on the forest ecology this past year. Overwintering population of many insects—most notably the southern pine beetle—survived at very low rates.□ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIflllHItllllllllHIIIIIIINIIIIIIl^ | MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. \ ( Ford & Mercury | 1 NEW MARKET. VA. I Used Cars & Trucks in stockat all times | ^ CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-8116 1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Southern States BIG VALUES on WATER SYSTEMS Sta-Rite V2 HP Submersible Pumps The Complete Water System m m Sta-Rite 3/«HP Convertible Water System 1 W High capacity system. Simple jet change converts 1 to shallow or deep well use. Ball-bearing jet pump, f foot valve, jet, glass-lined non-waterlogging tank. Sta-Rite 1 HP Convertible Jet Pump High capacity. Features include heavy-duty ball-bearing motor and overload protection. No. 107F pressure regulator package included^lo. HMSE. Sta-Rite Vs HP Shallow Well Water System Sperryville, Vo. * <17-2311 your ImkAmekicwi welcome Complete self-priming system Heavy-duty ballbearing jet pump; compact, permanently precharged tank; foot valve and strainer No. ANB-12W.

-•T s- •’*. .. WASHINGTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Francis Updike and Suzanne of Culpeper were Friday dinner guests of Mr. Updike’s mother, Mrs. Jon Updike. Mrs. Virginia Miller has returned to her home after a trip to Florida. She spent a week in Tallahassee with Dr. and Mrs. James Schuler then flew to St. Petersburg and St. Augustine where she visited friends. The weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Eastham was Mrs. Eastham’s uncle, Arthur M. King of Alexandria. Mr. King was here to attend the confirmation service Sunday of his two greatnephews, Fletcher and Lindsay Eastham. Visitors Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Slaughter of Leesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Fultz of Stanley. Mr. and Mrs.^Kermit Weakley spent the weekend in South Hill where they attended the Saturday wedding of Dr. Kenneth Dwyer of Staunton and Miss Jeanne Leggett of South Hill. Miss Judith Jacobsen and Miss Laura Jacobsen were Friday night guests of their aunt, Mrs. Henry Keyser. Miss Laura Jacobsen was enroute to her home in South Paris, Maine after a year’s study in Ipoh, West Malaysia. Miss Judith Jacobsen is a student at Marshall Wythe School of Law in Williamsburg. including Azaleas, Lillies and Spring Bulbs RANDY'S Flowers I 27 W. Davis 825-4440 ; Culpeper -—jh.-: • V Friday morning visitors of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burke and Jeff and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr. and Missy of Sperryville. Mrs. Cathleen Ricketts is moving to California. Weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones were Mr. and Mrs. Ned Jones, Jr. and Kristin of Blacksburg and Mrs. Raymond Kite, Sara and Frances of Luray. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Norman spent the weekend in Bristol, Tenn. where they attended the state VICA competition and awards presentation . ' Friday evening visitors of Mrs. W. M. Fletcher were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulkner of Orange. Mrs. Donna Kerns, Bobby and Karen of Manassas Park visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry Sunday. Stant Weaver returned home Sunday after spending ten days in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Mr. Weaver’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda and Mark of Fairfax spent the weekend. Sunday evening dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gomez and son ofWashingtonandMr. Mid Mrs. Leo Wood of Reva Park. Wednesday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lee were Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson. Tom Lee, Jr. was in Bristol, Tenn. Thursday through Sunday as a delegate to the state VICA conference representing Piedmont Technical Education Center. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark, Brenda and Lynn of Manassas were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Edward M. Clark, Bobby Brown, Ray Clark, Richard and Richie CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to neighbors, friends and relatives for their kind expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. All are greatly acknowledged by the family of H. H. Aylor. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our father and grandfather, Leroy Porter, who departed this life one year ago, April 5, 1976. Farewell dear voyager, It will not be long Your work is done, now may peace rest with thee. Your kindly thoughts and deeds, they will live on. This is not death, it is immortality. We love thee and shall always miss you. We loye you.' ; Jackie, tfarilyn, Leroy Jr., Cristol, Jeff, Anthony, Sandra and William Eastham spent the weekend at Elizabeth Furnace camping and fishing. Mrs. Oliver Carver has returned home from her trip to South Carolina where she visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Gause in Pamplice, Mr. and Mrs. Aubry Grice in Conway, Mrs. Ruby Tindal in Marion, W. S. Worrell, Harry Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gause and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gause in Florence. Mrs. Carver also visited Myrtle Beach. Luther Payne returned home Saturday from Winchester Memo rial Hospital. Sunday visitors of ’V the Paynes were Charles Edward Payne of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jenkins, T. J. and Kim and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Payne, Sheryl and Scotty, all of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Blosser and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blosser of New Market, and Mr. and Mrs. Reid Payne, Patty Ann and Tammy. Weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke was Mrs. Arthur Vaughan of Fredericksburg. Tuesday afternoon guests were Mrs. Hugh Atkins of Sperryville and Earl Atkins of Roanoke. RAPP CHATS By RAP OWINGS Extension Agent, Agriculture JUST COULD BE MOTHER NATURE is trying to make up for the long hard winter she dealt us. If these soaking rains and warm days continue, cattleman should be able to turn the cow herd out to summer pasture a week to two weeks early. Ned Johnson says that judging from the development of his apple blossoms the season is about 15 days farther advanced than normal. Many farmers like Ned view the early spring with mixed emotions. Thankful for early grass but concerned least a late freeze slips in and once again nips the fruit crop. Vegetable gardens are beginning to spring to life. Green rows of peas and onion tips can be seen easily from the road. A closer look reveals lettuce, radishes, spinach, kale, turnips and beets peeping through. Creasy greens are showing yellow heads and turning tough and bitter, but the tasty tender asparagus tips are coming in. Another sure sign it is time for early gardening is the number of cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower plants showing up at the local stores. If you have had problems in getting a good stand of spinach or beets, try soaking the seed in water for several hours before planting. Also, some folks have problems getting tender seedlings like carrots, lettuce, kale, etc. to break through the hard crust that forms on the soil surface. If this is the case, try covering the seed with about a quarter of an inch of sand. Then walk down the row with one foot in front of the other until the sand and seed are pressed down firm. Believe you will be surprised at the good results. MUSK, CURLED AND BULL THISTLES are growing actively. The leaves on the rossettes are raising up above the bluegrass and the center bud that forms the main stalk is breaking through. If you are planning on spraying your pastures for thistles, they should be sprayed within the next five to seven days. Most people don’t notice the thistles until its too‘late for effective control. Hope to see you Saturday at the Old Dominion Point-to-point Races at Ben Venue.□ Winal ^Jributf. CEMETERY MEMORIALS CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service' PHONt 825-2361 CULPIPIR IIIIIIUII11III NOTICE Ulillllllllllllllllllllllilllll Are You Changing Your Mailing Address? If so, please notify us in advance so the delivery of your Rappahannock News will not be interrupted. 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CHESTER GAP NEWS MRS. BESSIE PARKS .The Chester Gap Homemakers will meet Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Maybelle Gilkey. Members are asked to bring their quilt blocks and the 22 1/2 inch square backing material. William Alford, Jr. of the Medical College of Virginia at Richmond spent Saturday with his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. William Alford. Edward Alford, a student at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, is spending the week with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Williams had as Saturday overnight guests, Mr. and Mrs. French Cornett and Mr. and Mrs. French Cornett, Jr. all of Baltimore, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grow of Mechanicsville, who were in the area for the Clifton M. Kendall funeral in Front Royal Sunday. Mrs. Sam North came home Thursday after a five-day stay in Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Williams and son of Front Royal were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Fox and family. Sixteen members of the Assembly of God youth group of Front Royal gathered in the Fox home Wednesday evening for their weekly business and devotional meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leake, Tony and Jeffery visited Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Leake in Sperry ville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Goranson had as Tuesday dinner guests at Qualify Inn, their granddaughter, Kelly Jo Williams, and Harold Harmal of Herndon. Mr. and Mrs. Michael North of Front Royal were Sunday visitors in the Goranson home. Mrs. Loretta Holdaway and son, Brad, of Leesburg were Saturday DEEDS OF RECORD James Preston Leake, Jr. to Roy Dean Irvine and wife, 1/2 undivided interest in lot in Sperryville; Piedmont District. $23,150. Hector Rodriguez-Costa and wife to Darrel W. Darner and wife, 5.0 acres, more or less; Wakefield District. $9000. Rachael D. Reid Buchanan and husband to Joseph B. Reid and wife, lot in Washington; Hampton District. $28,000. Neil M. Johnson and wife to Jerry W. Baer and wife, 97 acres; Jackson District, $110,000. Carroll B. Quaintance and wife to Henry B. Wood Jr., Trustee, 40% interest in 180 acres; Hampton—District. $48,000. Gift. Mabel B. Gore to Donald B. Gore 161.79 acres; Hawthorne District, $40,000 Gift. Nancy P. Pulliam to Walter 0. Holtzclaw and wife, 30-1/2 acres; Piedmont District. $37,500. ■ T. C. Lea, Jr. and others, Sp. Comm., to Ray T. Cannon and wife, 60 acres, Peyton land; Jackson District. $31,074. H. H. Aylor to H. H. Aylor, Jr., lot no. 1, 0.42 acres, town of Sperryville; Piedmont District. Value $25,000. Gift. James Floyd Clatterbuck and others to Orrin P. Ward Sr. and wife, 11 acres; Peidmont District. $4000. Anna belle Parker Gerisk and husband to A. E. McClanahan and wife, 25,543 sq. ft.; Jackson District. $35,000. Carroll W. Kidwell and wife to Timothy D. Robinson and others, 10.769 acres; Wakefield District. $11,000. John Robert Warner and others to Lane Industries, Inc. 5/6 interest in 10 "THE FIRST FLOWERS OF SPRING r Will it be a new camper - a motorboat, or sailboat - a new car this spring? Protect it with complete insurance from CARR and HYDE INCORPORATED WARRENTON 347 2266. acres; Hawthorne District. $6000. W. Roland Welch and wife to Philip J. Drevas and others, 12.48 acres; Wakefield District. $24,500. Frances C. Jenkins and others to Pauline Theresa Cronin, 0.9128 acres; Piedmont District. $16,000. Huey L. Atkins and wife to Paul M. Taylor and wife, lot in town of Sperryville; Piedmont District. $48,000. Frank F. Atkins and wife to Beulah F. Atkins, 3/4 acre; Piedmont District. $26,600. Gift. Beulah F. Atkins and husband to Martin Woodward and wife, 3/4 acre; Piedmont District. $26,000. Ethel G. Dennis to Edna Dennis Watts, 0.049 acre; Stonewall District. $500. evening callers in the Dean Holdaway home. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hickerson, Jr., Dannette and Gregory visited Mrs. Frank Dixon on Strasburg Road, Sunday. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Atkins called on their aunt, Mrs. Ellis Baker, of Washington. Miss Lola Crane of Silver Spring, Howard Crane of Brandywine, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Cheney of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Myrtle Chastain, Mrs. Shirley Shelton and Mrs. Bessie Parks at Cedarloft. The Michael Norths of Front Royal were afternoon callers. Members of the Baptist Church sponsored a covered dish dinner Sunday in the Chester Gap fire hall honoring Alfred Sealock who is back home following a lengthy stay in a Washington, D. C. hospital. Approximately 80 friends, neighbors, and relatives were there to greet the guest of honor, fellowship with him, and partake of the bountiful meal. Mr. Sealock was very grateful and extends a heartfelt thanks to all. Sharon “Missy” Compton of Castleton spent from Friday until Monday with her grandparents, the James E. Williams. Saturday Mrs. Williams and Sharon attended a party in Front Royal honoring the second birthday of another granddaughter held in the home of Mrs. Ethel Haslam, the paternal grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Woods of Point-of-Woods have recently returned from a ten-day plane trip to Guanajuara, Mexico. It may be tooearly for peach pickin’ time in Georgia but the blossoms are already out at the Foster Brother’s Orchard in Rappahannock County. (Daphne McCullough photo) Downtown Front Royal, Va. 10 oz. Bag Solid Foiled Milk Chocolate EGGS Assorted Live < Blooming PLANTS FOR EASTER | JELLY EGGS 63 i $5 I lb. bag Complete Assortment J of all Candy & Toys lllilllTiIilllll for every childs basket ■J ■ Beautiful Assortment CEMETERY WREATHS Ladies Polyester DRESS SLACKS $3.99 Pair T Mens Short Sleeve DRESS SHIRTS Was 4.97 Now 3.97 Ladies Censored Brand PANTY HOSE 50 « „

The Acteens, sponsored by die WMU of Amissville Baptist Church, have been involved in missionary work in the church and community. Each of the members completed 16 projects to become Acteen Queens and two girls completed 32 projects to become Queen with a Scepter. Lisa Priest, left and Beverly Lawrence, right were recipients of the scepter; others are Becky Stirman, Pam Settle, Donna Stover, Edie Hackley, Brenda Lawrence and Sharon Settle. At the recognition service held March 20 the girls were escorted to the altar by their fathers as flower girls dropped petals in the aisle. The theme of the program was “Jewels of the Kingdom” and a piano duet by the Hallelujah Chorus by Pam Settle and Donna Cannon completed the program. Mrs. J.S. Stirman is the Acteen leader and Mrs. Charlie Priest assists. pilllllllllllllIH | PUBLIC NOTICE 1 as Area Agency on Aging of Rappahannock - Rapidan Com- gs H munity Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services m S Board is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights == =§ Act of 1964 and the Regulations. All services and facilities = — of Area Agency on Aging are available without regard to = H • race, sex, color, or national origin of the beneficiaries. All s §| volunteer services are furnished without regard to race, = H sex, color, or national origin. == OLD DOMINION HUNT SATURDAY POINT TO APRIL 9 POINT 11 a.m. NINE EXCITING RA CES Featuring the Leading Horses & Riders of the 1977 Season * TIMBER * BRUSH * FLAT *HUNTING PAIRS *PONIES Place: Ben Venue Race Course Rappahannork (Atunly. \ a. Nonhem Virginia’s Newest Ft Finest Steeplechase Race CourseEach and Every Action Packed Jump is in Full Spectators View... Thrills & Excitement for the Entire Family Bring a Picnic Lunch Seethe Finest Horses in the Area H MM Subscription* to Old Dominion Hunt, P.O. Box 925, Warrcnton, Vn. 22186 Tickets: $3.00 Children under 12 Free Subscription $15. Special Parking, Front Row, $15. CARD OF THANKS The Rappahannock Woman’s Club was well pleased with the success of the recent fashion show and an expression of appreciation goes out to all who attended, worked for or contributed to the project. The whole-hearted support of many insured the satisfactory completion of the show. □ Wreck Two motorists were injured in an afternoon collision, on Route 211 just west of Amissville Tuesday. According to Trooper R.A. Baines, Lawrence Suddith of Warrenton and Janice Jolliffe of Culpeper were involved. Suddith was operating a 1974 Plymouth when he lost control, swerved into the westbound lane striking another vehicle head-on. Janice Jolliffe was driving a 76 Datsun which was totaled in the wreck, said the officer. Suddith sustained multiple lacerations of the forehead and legs, broken ribs and a concussion. Ms. Jolliffe’s injuries included a compound fracture of the left knee, fractured and dislocated right ankle and severe concussion, according to Trooper Baines, who said charges are pending.□ BAKE SALE The Ladies Auxiliary of Washington Fire Company will have an Easter Bake Sale this Saturday, April 9, at the Country Store from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. A selection of baked goods will be offered for holiday enjoyment. Persons who have contributions for the bake sale may call Mrs. Jean Alther for pickup service, 675-3504. □ CLEAN-UP WEEK “Clean-Up Week” for the Town of Washington has been set for April 11-16. A special trash pickup will be conducted April 16 and will include everything. Everyone is urged to participate in the spring clean-up and fix-up.O The annual Spring crusade of the American Cancer Society has been initiated by the Rappahannock Unit of the society under the direction of Mrs. Douglas Laing of Amissville, chairman, and Mrs. W.J. “Jack” Curtis of Flint Hill, co-chairman. These leaders presented the Rappahannock Librarian, Mrs. Colette Kent, with posters to publicize the fund campaign. EARLY’S CARPET SALES A SERVICE Large Display of Nationally Known Brands, Imported Orientals, / * XX, also Remnants, featuring BAR WICK, PATCRAFT, MASLAND, MOHAWK end 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 OK CALL FOR "SHOP AT NOME SERVICE” Rt. 211, Amissville 502 N. Main St., Culpeper AMISSVIUE STORE (Cvlpepir Eli.) 937-4404 937-5111 937-5112 AMISSVILIE STORE (Wtrrtattt Mi.) 347-0400 CULPEPER STORE (Ctlptptr Rt.) 825-8232

Easter services Chester Gap Baptist Church will hold a sunrise service Easter morning at 6 o’clock on the lawn of the church, weather permitting. A candlelight service is planned for Sunday evening. The Rev. J. S. Stirman of Amissville will be the evangelist for a revival meeting to be held April 11 through Friday, April 15 at the Chester Gap Baptist Church. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. All, are invited. The Baptist Youth of Chester Gap will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p.m. Saturday on the church grounds for children through 10 years of age. Each child should bring three eggs. Holy Week at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington will include Maundy Thursday Holy Communion April 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Good Friday service of prayer and meditation at 12 noon. Easter Sunday, Ap ril 10, Holy Communion will be served at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. and Sunday School is scheduled for 10 a.m. Forest Grove and Woodville Baptist churches will meet on Red Oak Mountain at 5:25 a.m. Easter Sunday for a Sunrise Service. If the weather does not permit an outside service, the meeting will be moved to the Forest Grove church near Viewtown. Women of the Forest Grove Church will serve an Easter morning breakfast following the Sunrise Service at the old Forest Grove School from 7 until 9 a.m. There will be no charge but donations to the church are welcomed. Following the breakfast Sunday School will be held at 10 a.m. and the morning worship will follow at 11 a.m. The public is invited to these services. mmm w w .m - * • One, two, three, four, five, six—zzzzzzzzzzzzz. illustrate an old wive’s tale. (McCullough photo) w' << > Rappahannock sheep Our Sale is coming to a close And everything has got to go. Every item is half price or less From children's shoe to ladies dress. So come on in hut make it guiek While there's still time to have your pick. When Rosenberg's downtown is no more. We hope to see you at our other store The Shoe Place, soon to be. . . ROSENBERG'S SHOE PLACE Culpeper Shopping Center "YA’LL COME... ” Amissville United Methodist Church will hold a Maundy Thursday communion service at the church April 7 at 7:30 p.m. A community Good Friday Service is scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church April 8 with the Forest Grove Baptist and Amissville United Methodist churches joining in the service. A special musical program will be presented by the choir of the First Baptist Church of Clarendon. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Amissville United Methodist Church grounds on Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. for children in the community. At approximately 5:30 Easter morning a Sunrise Service is to be held at the Amissville United Methodist Church and the morning worship service is set for 10.a.m. The public is invited to these services. A special Easter Sunrise Service conducted by the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church will commemorate the resurrection at 5:30 a.m., April 10 at Sunrise Hill on the Edmund Burke farm on Route 522 just north of the Boston post office. The Rev. William Lancaster will preside and the public is invited to attend. Services will be held Good Friday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sperryville United Church when communion will be served. At 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt with children from the area invited. Worship services at the F. T. Valley Baptist Church are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday morning. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will hold Easter Sunday worship at 11 a.m. with both the children’s and adult choirs presenting special music. The Rev. Paul Stanley of Martinsburg, W. Va. will be the speaker for the Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. at the Sperryville Assembly of God parsonage located on Route 600 just beyond Johnson’s Store. He will also speak at the 11 a.m. worship at the church. The public is invited. A Maundy Thursday Communion service will be held at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. A Sunrise Service is set for 6 a.m. at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Easter Sunday mornine worship will be conducted at the%ashington Baptist Church at 11 a.m. CARPET SALE U) - 60% Off Remnants. . . Many colors & styles from which to make your selection. Sizes vary from 10x15-12x21 Great Savings; S3.49 - 5.99 per yd. KARPET KORNER 347-9355 LOT OWNERS! HOME BUYING and BUILDING THE EASY AMERICAN STANDARD WAY< If you are ready for a spanking new home at a price you’ll be comfortable with... why not contact your American Standard divisional representative? Her job is to show you (not sell you) how easy it is to move into your beautiful dream house. We Supply top quality, name brand materials and appliances. . . write or call your local American Standard Divisional Representative—today! AMERICAN STANDARD HOMES CAROLE B. BINGHAM 104 SOUTH STREET FRONT ROYAL, VA. 22630 Phone: 703-635-6717 At Home: 703-459-4768 Ana-nr an '/^j^taiifcarh tiuinn< (trap. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA

Jafeic*: _ Invasion of eager beavers “There’s no question that Virginia’s beaver population has increased. They’re almost becoming a nuisance in some areas,” said Irvin L. Kenyon, director of the Virginia Game Commission’s G. Richard Thompson wildlife management area in Fauquier Co unty. Both Kenyon, who lives in Slate Mills, and Rappahannock Game Warden Jim Bankston report increased beaver activity in Rappahannock. Problems arise, said Kenyon, when the beavers construct their dams on streams that run through Beavers, nature’s counterpart to the Army Corps of Engineers, have constructed a series of three dams on a stream near Flint Hill. The pond created by the first dam is almost big enough for boating. (Daphne McCullough photo) S-P-R-I-N-G FEEDER CATTLE SALES 1ADIS0N LIVESTOCK MARKET, IRC. Madison Mills, Va. THURSDAY Apr. 14 7:00 pjn. HEIFERS and STEERS (Some Cows and Calves) Cattle Will Be Weighed the Day of Sale 7:00 ajm. to 5:00 pan. Far Further Information Contact: D. W. Tucker Jim Kite Omn Vo. Wotftovm, V*. Dial 672-1119 or 672-2811 Dial 9400441 MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC MADISON MILLS. ¥A. TEL 672-2811 farm land and cause flooding on acreage used for crops. “They have a knack for getting their dams right in the place where the farmer has to cross,” Kenyon added. Beavers also encounter difficulties with the Virginia Department of Highways. Occasionally, flooding washes over secondary roads. Rappahannock Highway Department Superintendent Doug By waters reported that his men had to ero into a pipe and pull out debris on Route 638 outside Flint Hill because the road was continually flooding. “We’d tear it out one day and the next morning the beavers had built it halfway back up,” said Bywaters. “We had to come back three times before they got discouraged and quit.” To control the beaver population explosion, the Virginia Game Commission allows a trapping season east of the Blue Ridge Mountains from December 15 through February 28, according to Game Commission Trapping Specialist Gerald Blank. In the late 1930’s, beavers were extinct in Virginia, said Blank. To restock, animals were brought in from other states. “West Virginia brought them in before we did so we got a gift in the border areas. Mr. Beaver just walked right on over the mountains into Virginia,” said Blank. Beavers are usually welcome when they first take up residence. It’s only when the family begins to grow and increasing numbers of trees disappear that they’re considered a nuisance by property owners, said Blank. “A beaver lodge will cut enough brush to fill up a four ton truck just to get them through the winter. They’re not very conservative animals—they . usually put in too much.” Brush and trees are stored out in the water in front of the lodge. “Even if the ice freezes 20 inches thick, they’re able to get to it,” Blank reported. Beavers mate for life and stay in an area as long as the food supply holds out. “Sometimes they eat themselves out of house and home,” Blank said. Litters average three and the young stay with their parents for two years before being shoved out on their owh. Blank said the evicted youngsters will go for miles to find a suitable home. “They’ll go for 50 miles if they’re on a river. They’re great swimmers and it’s easy travelling.” To combat the beaver population, “the only practical solution is a trapping season and a controlled harvest,” maintained Blank. Although there is no limit on the number of beavers one trapper can catch during the season, “no one’s going to get rich off it. There’s some money to be made with know how and equipment but it’s not easy to learn. Accomplished trappers are a thing of the past. They’re few and far between in Virginia.” Even with the trapping season, there’s not enough control of beaver population growth in some areas, said Blank, and he didn’t feel that extending the season would help. “Fur bearing animals are not good all the time. Your dame fashion only wants the best.” Pelts are prime during winter but then the animal needs another spring, summer and fall to shed and grow a new one. “Sun fades the sheen and jumping in and out of water and mud depreciates the fur,’’ Blank said. Professional trappers usually use conibar traps, rather than the steel leg hold types, according to Blank. He explained that conibars operate like underwater mouse traps, taking the beaver behind the head with a quick and painless See Page 9 What it means to work like a beaver—thousands of tiny teeth marks are evidence of the bites it took to fell one tree. (Daphne McCullough photo) FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK 1800 Head State Graded Yearlings Thursday, April 7 - 7 PM Horse Sale mihmt, mil lira RECHLAI CATTLE SMI THURSDAY, APRIL 12 I PM 364-1566 Marshall, Va. 22115 364-1567 Located on Route 55 approximately one mile eastof Marshall ^

Invasion of eager beavers From Page 8 death. Irvin Kenyon agreed that conibars are the most humane method of trapping beavers. “The animal doesn’t stay there and suffer.” When Game Commission authorities receive complaints on beavers, wardens try to trap the animals alive and transport them to another, less populated area. “What you do after you get them is getting to be a problem,” observed Kenyon. “It’s hard to find a place for them.” “Man only wants to put up with Mr. Beaver to a certain point,” said Blank. “He becomes a nuisance and not such a fine fellow.” New home sites for Blank’s relocated beavers are “military secrets.” He noted that he often has to move the animals again after a couple of years when complaints start rolling in once more. “I spend a lot of time moving beavDean’s list Barry Adkins and Bill Scoggin are on the Dean’s list at Lord Fairfax Community College for the winter quarter, according to an announcement from Dr. William H. McCoy, President. The Dean’s List is composed of all students who complete at least a 12 quarter-hour credit load and achieve at least a 3.2 honor point average.□ ers. All the game wardens do.” “Like all wildlife, the beavers can|t cope with society because society wants everything,” concluded Blank. □ Student take part in Latin tourney Several Wakefield Country Day School eighth grade students participated in the 49th Annual State Latin Tournament on Saturday at St. Agnes School in Alexandria. The Latin Tournament, a statewide event held every year in April, is sponsored by the Classical Association of Virginia. Students participating in the tournament report to various regional centers for the two hour examination given to first through fourth year Latin students. In last year’s examination, Wakefield students finished sixth out of 126 school groups competing in the tournament. After the examination, the Wakefield group had lunch at Mason’s Oyster Bar and toured the “Old Town” section of Alexandria. Students from Wakefield competing in the tournament this year were Michael Blake, Jeena Mullins, Lorraine Daniels, Halimah Holliday, Jerry Smith, William Warshauer, Chet Fannon, John Kline, Raymond Riddell and Joy Andreasen. □ Three generations of beavers may live in the lodge near Flint Hill. Brush and limbs stored in the water in front of the lodge will serve as a winter food supply for the animals, no matter how cold the weather or thick the ice. (Daphne McCullough photo) AUCTION SALES At JENKINS AUCTION HOUSER Washington. Va. Thursday Night, April 7 Beginning at 7:30 Special Sale of Glassware and Furniture Saturday. April 9 beginning at 10 a. n. Plenty of glassware and lots of furniture Many useable items Thursday Night, April * 4 - Regular Auction Thursday Night, April 28 - Regular Auction JENKINS AUCTION HOUSE Washington, la. While evidence of their handiwork—dams, lodges and felled trees— can be seen near Flint Hill and throughout the county, the beavers themselves are generally elusive. “Occasionally, you find a place where the animals aren’t too shy,’’ said Irvin Kenyon from the Virginia Game Commission. He reported that Ned Jones once had beavers in his apple orchard that didn’t mind man’s intrusions and stayed out of their lodge for people to see. (Daphne McCullough photo) Jill Dressed TJp “With “Everuplaee Togo. It s Little Miss Sophisticate — a grown-up look in a suede wrapped wedge sandal. Super comfort with padded insole and cushion foam sole, in a rich natural shade. Regularly $9.99 ON SALE . AT JUST $7,90 to size 4

Carson Johnson (left) and Doug Baumgardner (right) with Andrew Miller at Miller’s statewide kickoff held in Richmond last Saturday. The event, attended by over 1,000 people from across the state, marked the official kickoff of the organizational part of the Miller campaign. In remarks to those in attendance, Miller said that at present there are over 18,000 volunteers involved in his campaign statewide. FLINT HILL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller spent the weekend with Carl Howell family in Madison Heights. Mrs. M. #H. Brady accompanied by Mrs. Mary Pullen visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch in Fairfax over the weekend. Saturday they attended the wedding of Mrs. Brady’s grandson, Michael Crane to Miss Janet Latimer in Lanham, Md. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Browning spent several days recently with Mrs. Browning’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles LaFoe in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. W. J. LaBille accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Willie Payne to Culpeper Sunday for dinner. Weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wade, Kenny and Kelly of Chantilly and Mrs. Joan Patton, Helen and Joy pf Stephens City. In March of 1946, Harold Martin blew into Culpeper and opened a furniture store. A lot of people called him an idiot. But on April Fools day the referred to fool (Harold Martin) opened the doors to the Public. Metal double door wardrobes. Excellent storage space. Reg. $39.95, Now Only $29.31 ea. 5 Pc. French Provincial bedroom suite by Bassett. Figure 8 headboard with frame, triple dresser with framed landscape mirror, chest and pair of lamps. Reg. $399.95, Now $359.31. 52” wide non-skid pads for rugs. Now only 75(5 a foot. Cherry Dining table with 2 leafs, 1 arm chair and 5 side chairs, All by Bassett. Reg. $649.50, Now $579.31. Sofabed with matching club chair upholstered in herculon fabric or vinyl. 2 end tables, coffee table, 2 sofa pillows, 2 lamps and 3 ash trays. All 12 pieces complete for only $199.31. 50 Pc. Set of Stainless Steel Flatware. Service for 8. Reg. $24.95, Now only $19.31 per set. 3 Only. Chanel Back Chairs by Hickory. Reg. $99.95, Now Only $84.31. Walnut finish double dresser with mirror. Reg. $119.95, Now $79.31. 3 Pc. Living Room Ensemble consisting of sofabed, club chair and love seat. Traditional styling. Reg. $299.00, Now Only $259.31, all 3 pcs. 5 Pc. Dinette Sets. Table with leaf and four matching chairs. Reg. $99.95, Now Only $79.31. Electric Alarm Clocks by G.E. Reg. $4.95, Now Only $3.31. 1 Only. 15 cubic foot Upright freezer. White only by Gibson, Reg. $429.95, Now Only $399.31. 30” Electric Range by Gibson. Gleaming white. Reg. $299.95, Now Only $279.31. 7 Pc. Dinettes. Large table with leaf and 6 matching chairs. Reg. $119.95, Now Only $92.31. . Regal Majesty by Bassett. The newest and best Mattress construction on the market today. 15 year warranty. Special Value. Now Only$i39.88 ea. pc. 312 Coil Mattresses, Only by Bassett. Reg. $99.95. Now $64.31. Rest-o-Pedic by Bassett. Luxury firm. Reg. $239.90 per set, Now Only $179.31 per set. Complete Line of Summer Furniture .'or hours of enjoyment. Large assortment of patio, porch, or lawn furniture. Accessories to match. 9’X12’ Linoleum Rugs. Patterns suitable for any room, of the home. any room of the home. Decolon vinyl rugs - no wax - easy to clean. Only $22.95 ea. La-Z-Boy Recliners. Choice of color in vinyl or fabric. Reg. Value $199.50, Now Only $159.31 ea. Open Stock Bedroom Furniture with Salem SAVINGS! SERVICE! SELECTION! SATISFACTION! The Idiot has overloaded the store and you will get savings galore. Come in and celebrate with us our Big 31st Anniversary. Maple Finish! Double dresser with mirror. Reg. $164.95, Now $144.31. Four drawer chest, Reg. $94.95, Now $84.31. Poster or Spindle Bed, Reg. $89.95 ea. Now $79.31 ea. Night Stand, Reg. $44.95, Now $39.31. Triple dresser with mirror, Reg. $219.95, Now $184.31. Single dresser with mirror, Reg. $134.95, Now $114.31. 1 Only, Extra Special Value: Studio Couch, Now Only $49.31. Curio Cabinet with lighted interior. Reg. $129.95, Now Only $93.31. Pine finish Dining Ensemble. Drop leaf table with four heavy duty chairs. Reg. $249.95, Now Only $219.31. 2 Pc. Early American style living room suite by Hickory. Floral upholstery. Reg. $399. 95, Now $331.31. Walnut finish night stands. Reg. $24.95, Now $16.31. Give her a gift of Love. Love chests by Lane. Maple finish, complete with cedar lining. Reg. $149.95 (1 only) Now Only $99.31. 10% Off, On All Floor-to-Ceiling Pole Lamps Now In Stock. Sunbeam Cannister Vacuum Cleaners with full 1 year warranty complete with attachments. Now Only $47.31 ea. Bunk Beds with maple finish complete with foam bunkies, ladder and guard rail. Reg. $219.95, Now $183.31. 2 Only. Maple coffee tables by Mersman. Reg. $99.95 ea. Now $43.31 ea. 3’X6’ Linoleum Remnants. Now Only $1.92 ea. High Chairs for that precious baby. Large selection of colors. Reg. $24.95 ea., Now$19.31 ea. Special Values in Room size carpets. Choice of colors in shag and sculpture. 100% nylon. 9’X12’ cut size, Only $89.95 ea. This comes in 12 foot widths. So now you can get the exact length you need. Only $6.95 a sq. yd. One Only. Sleep-a-way Sofa upholstered in green tweed fabric, Reg. $249.95, Now Only $219.31. Walnut finish magazine racks. Reg. $14.95 ea., Now Only $9.31 ea. Stream or Dry Irons by G.E. Reg. $14.95 ea., Now Only $10.31 ea. Extra Special Values in Floor Sample Fireplace Equipment. Greatly Reduced! MARTIN FURNITURE CO.. INC 125 E. Davis Street Phone 825-1885 Culpeper Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pullen were James Pullen, Patty and Denise of Falls Church. Arriving Monday for a few days’ visit were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Howard of Alexandria. Miss Bridgett Robinson and Eric Robinson were recent weekend guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Dora Robinson in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Foster and children and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster attended the birthday celebration Sunday of Jessie Foster in Huntly. Terry Russell of Virginia Beach spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Russell. WOODVILLE By MRS. JUNE CLARK Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Maude Miller and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Creel in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Winston Gilbert and Becky of Warrenton were Saturday guests of Mrs. Amos Butler. Mrs. John H. Woodward, Tabby Sue, John Jr. and Jeff of Castleton were Saturday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke. Mrs. Opie Crawford, Curtis and Ray were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Gykes and Brad in Washington. Andy Bennett of Orange was a Sunday guest of the Clifton Clarks. Miss Elsie Dodson of Flint Hill was a Sunday visitor of Mrs. Alice Pullen and Miss Ruby Pullen. Clifton Clark attended the West Hanover night Fox Hound trials at Beaverdam Thursday through Saturday returning home Sunday. SUE SLAUGHTER GROUP The Sue Slaughter Group meeting will be held at the Woodville Baptist Church on April 14 at 7:30 p.m.D CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank everyone for their many kindnesses during my recent hospitalization. May God bless each of you for your kindness. Lorrane Sisk THE FUNERAL is not only a sociological statement that a death has occurred, it is also a declaration that a life has been lived. GEEST INC. PRIVATE AMBULANCE CEMETERY MEMORIALS 105 Sperrvville Road 825-0395 - Culpeper, Va. V 7

BOSTON NEWS BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS Miss Cathy Winkler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Winkler, left Saturday with other students of Culpeper High School for an eight day tour of Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan entertained Sunday afternoon in honor of the 83rd birthday of Mrs. Duncan’s mother, Mrs. Jessie Hawkins. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hoppe, Gwen and Louise of Alexandria, Donald and Michael Padgett of Williamsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins and Wanda of Culpeper, Mrs. Elma Morrison of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. George Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Butler, Paula Natalie and Paul, Mr. and Mrs George Johnston,Mr. and Mrs. Gordan Thornhill and Danny Sims. Eilliam Hawkins of Alexandria was a Saturday caller of the Hawkins-Duncan family. Russell Dean is a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Miss Geraldine Dean of Charlottesville was a weekend guest of her mother and visited her father in the hospital. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Mary Hitt of Amissville took to the trout stream during the weekend and had good luck, too. Ashby Thornhill, Mary Jane and Linda were, Mrs. Lucy Thornhill, Mrs. Kate Glouer, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thornhill, Venie and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Payne and Tommy all of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter and Holly of Brightwood, Mr. and Mrs,*Pete Boyd of Madison, Mrs. Edna Payne of Woodville and Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Carter White have returned from a trip to Kentucky where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Coffey, Mr. and Mrs. El wood Hayes in Mt. Vernon and Miss Janie Ramsey in Berea. They also visited Berea College. Enroute home they called on Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Umberger, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bailey and Miss Marie Maxey in Pulaski. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Terry Jr., TALENT PROGRAM A talent program will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill on Saturday, April 9 at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend said the pastor, the Rev. Price. The program will benefit the Hymn .Book Committee. Officers installed An installation dinner for the Rappahannock Womens Club was held March 29 at Holiday Inn, Culpeper. At that time the newly elected officers were installed. Outgoing president, Aileen Barnes, installed Karen Bear as president; Linda Hahn, vice president; Joyce Andrews, corresponding secretary; Lynne Baines, recording secretary and Dawn Fisher, treasurer. The Rappahannock Womens Club is giving a scholarship to a graduate of the local high school who plans to further his or her education at a vocational school. The amount of the scholarship is $200. If no vocational student applies, the scholarship will be given any senior who plans to attend a Virginia college. If a second year of s cooling is needed, reapplication must be made. Scholarship applications are available from Mr. Futrell, the guidance counselor at Rappahannock County High School, and must be returned to him by April 15th to qualify. The scholarship will be awarded at the 1977 commencement at RCHS. Handbags. Large selection of Handbags at special 4 savings SOUTHGATE, CULPEPER Mitchell and Leslie III were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jenkins and family in Luray. Spending Saturday with the Rev.' W. B. Dennis were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lewis and Simon, Mrs. Guthrie Beddingfield and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dennis, all of Alexandria. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Racer were Mr. and Mrs. James Kilby and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Dodson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Keys were afternoon callers. Robert Vanostrand of Alexandria visited his farm here Saturday. Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill were Mrs. Harry Morrison and daugh ter, Vickie of Winchester. Other luncheon guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Gordan Thornhill and Melanie. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele and Michael. Sunday afternoon the Fraziers visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper and Monday they were in Fredericksburg. Frank Freeman and Paul of Silver Spring, Md. were visitors during the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Starry. Mrs. Clarence Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines, Tommy and Stewart visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jenkins and family in Front Royal Saturday evening. CALL FOR A MASS MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK We, Charles W. Compton and Frances J.W. Carney, Co-Chairmen of the Republican Party of Rappahannock County, do hereby issue a call for a mass meeting of all members of the Republican Party of Rappahannock to be held at the Court Room of the Court House in Washington, Virginia, on Thursday, April 21, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. Local time. The purposes of the meeting are: 1. Electing two (2) Delegates and two (2) Alternates to the Twenty-fifth Legislative District Convention of the Republican Party of Virginia, to be held at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 17, 1977 in the Community Room of the Southgate Branch of the Fidelity-American Bank, Culpeper, Virginia, for the purpose of (a) nominating a candidate for the office of Delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates, and (b) to act on such other business as may properly come before the Convention. 2. Electing two (2) Delegates and two (2) Alternates to the State Convention of the Republican Party of Virginia to be held at the Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, Virginia, starting at 2:00 P.M., Local Time, Friday, June 3, 1977, for the purpose of (a) nominating a Republican Candidate for each of the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General of the State of Virginia, and (b) for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Convention. There will be no registration fee charged at the mass meeting of the Republican Party of Rappahannock County. All legal and qualified voters of Rappahannock County regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, or sex, under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, who are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party and who express in open meeting, if requested, their intent to support all of its nominees for public office in the ensuing election, may participate as members of the Republican Party of Virginia in this mass meeting. SAVE *20°° PER TON Special April offer: $20.00 off per ton (50c off per 50 pound bag) of Southern States Pig Creep-N-Start Pellets. This feed gives you a headstart on low-cost gains. Begun at the tenth day, it boosts dry matter intake, thriftiness, disease resistance, ultimate profitability. See what a difference palatability, fortification medication ^fld balanced protein make. 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SPERRYVILLE NEWS MRS. B.M. VARNER James A. Dodson is a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. His sisters, Mrs. Viola Brown of Hanover, Pa. and Mrs. Mary Bowling of Fredericksburg, were here last Thursday and Mrs. Brown remained with Mrs. Dodson. Callers last Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates were Mrs. Bessie Pressler and Mrs. Geraldine Brown of Hillman, Minn., and Gordon Kerr of Stephens City. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Yates of Roanoke were Saturday overnight guests. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh S. Atkins, Kevin and Wendy of Chester, Pa. Were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Atkins. Kevin and Wendy remained to spend spring vacation with their grandparents. The Administrative Board of the United Methodist Church met with Mrs. Catherine Brown last Wednesday evening. Present were the Rev. Malcolm. Maples, Mrs. Nina B. Brown, Mrs. Virginia Lewis, Mrs. Rannie Aylor, Mrs. Jimmy Wayland, Mrs. Lee Swindler, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Brown and Hugh Chrisman. Mrs. Delia Leake spent several days last week with her grandson, Robbie Leake and Mrs. Joyce Dyer and daughte, Candy of Etlan. Donna Dodson, a student at Madison College, Harrisonburg was a Sunday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins. Mrs. Tom Odom of Suffolk is visiting her brother and sisterin-law, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Herndon. Airman 1/C Louis Cordle of Langley AFB,Hampton was a weekend guest of his mother, Mrs. W. H. Cordle. Mrs. M. W. Wright of Spotsylvania was a recent houseguest of Mrs. Ruth Perkins. Sydney Cumins of Hauppauge, Long Island, N. Y. was a Saturday overnight guest of his son, Douglas Cumins and Mrs. Perkins and is visiting his daughter, Cindy Cumins at Longwood College, Farmville for a few days. He will return to the Perkins home later this week. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Nail, Penny, Gaye, Tom and Beth of Falls Church and M.W. Wright of Spotsylvania. Jim Miller of Atlanta, Ga. is expected Thursday and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murphy and sons, Mike and Mark of Winston-Salem, N.C. Friday to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Brown Miller at Peola Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jacobs of Viewtown were dinner guests last Tuesday of Mrs. Anna Finchamand Mrs. Marjorie Ruskin. Wednesday, Mrs. Finchamwith Mrs. Carroll Racer, Sr. and daughters, Beverley and Hope visited Carroll Racer at the Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg, W. Va. He has since been transferred to a nursing home in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Pierce were dinner guests last Monday of Andrew Deal in Culpeper. Roy Sisk of Boston was a dinner guest last Thursday of the Pierces and Sun McCORMICK Ex- * teriod Oil Base ' House Trim. Reg. $12.30 NOW *9” $3oo off r McCORMICK Exterior Latex Gloss Super White. Reg. $12.95 NOW *S“ $3°° Off Discontinued Colors at Dealer Cost i S McCORMICK Latex Flat Wall, White & Standed .color Reg. $7.65 NOW **» t $100 j Off ► ? McCORMCK La1 tex S. G. q. 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If you have any articles which belong in the parish hall, please return them, so use of this facility can continue. □ IN MEMORIAM In loving memoir of our dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather, Eugene B. Atkins at Easter time. Who departed from this world one year ago on April 17, 1976. One year has passed Since our great sorrow fell. A shock we received that night We can still remember so well The saddest part of all was We didn’t get to say good-bye. Each time we visit your grave, You always seem to say Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again someday. Never selfish, always understanding and kind. These are the memories you left behind. But we know you must be happy, At your new home in the sky, So treasure him, Lord in your garden of rest. For when on earth he was one of the best And yet somehow in many ways, You’re with us still everyday. We miss you so much and will never forget, As long as we shall live. 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WILLIAMSBURG TRIP •W’it&rf ■' -tofit • J.';' A trip has been planned %y the Rappahannock Extension Homemakers to Williamsburt pottery factory on Saturday, April 23. The wide range of items which can be purchased includes gourmet foods, cheeses, china, glassware, pewter, copper, lamps, candles, dried flowers, baskets, plants and much more. The cost of the trip is $10 which includes bus fare and insurance. Mail reservations and money to Mrs. Paul Miller, Flint Hill, 22627 on or before April 15. The bus will leave Washington at 7:30 a.m. and Amissville“Post Office at 7:45 a.m. Return will be 6:15 p.m. at Amissville and 6:45 p.m. at Washington. For information call Mrs. Violet Cooley 937-4648 or Mrs. Corrine Del Grosso 675-3451. Daryll Brown of Sperryville displays the trout he caught in Piney near Sperryville during the weekend. The J. V. Girls track team at Rappahannock County High School includes, left to right, first row: Jona McKay, Desiree Poehler, Sheri Laura Tupper, Liz Freeman, Beth Hodson; second row, Rhonda Wiley, Dora Lee Chadwell, Donna Gore, Valorie Jordan, Judy Lynn, Courtney Jones; third row, Ann Thomas, Debbie Seal, Kathy Jenkins, Jennie Springfield, Jennifer Raney; fourth row, Beth Fannon, Sandy Wines, Johanna Day, Tammy Atkins, Lisa Jones, Debbie Fincham. Denise Wingfield was absent. On the RCHS girls Varsity track team are, front row, Karen Murray, Penny Chadwell, Joyce Foster, Donna North; second row, Debbie DeBergh, Marion Eastham, Rhonda Brown, Melanie Burke, Judy Nicholson; third row, Wendy Jenkins, Jamell Prudhum, Dawn Keithley, Natalie Swindler, Lynnell Prudhum. Absent were Janice Aylor, Missy Clanagan, Eleanor Phillips and Jeanette Beebe. 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-Oldsmobife, Inc. •* *. Main St. Phona S25-2HI Culpeper. Vf^ OBITUARIES E.E. Baker A funeral for Ellis Edward Baker of Washington was held Monday, April 4 at the Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church conducted by the pastor, John Burke. Burial was in the Sperryville cemetery. Mr. Baker, 72, died April 2, 1977 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. A retired Arlington County employee, he was a native of Sperryville and the son of the late William Ambrose and Lille May Clatterbuck Baker. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, the former Edith Odessa Deavers; two sons, Lyle Edward Baker of Sterling Park and Lynwood Russell Baker of Amissville; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Cushman of Rosemond, Cal., Mrs. Emma Pugh of Orange, Mrs. Frances Sanborn of Yantic, Conn, and Mrs. Madeleine Selvage of Manassas Park; 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Tenny Frazier of Culpeper and Mrs. Charlie Frazier of Sperryville. Mrs. Summers A funeral for Mildred Elizabeth Summers of Washington will be conducted April 7 at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Washington by the Rev. W. R. Grant. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. Mrs. Summers, 54, died April 4, 1977 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. She was the daughter of the late Festus and Rachel Barbour Clanagan of Rappahannock County. She was a mem - ber of the First Baptist Church of Washington. She is survived by her husband, Robert McKinley Summers; two brothers, Earl Clanagan and Robbie Clanagan of Washington. □ CULPEPER CATTLE CO. BAR ■ B - QUE 152 E. Davis St. - Culpeper BEEF or PORK BAR - B - QUE DINNERS or SANDWICHES SALAD BAR HOURS: 9:30 to 5:30 Monday - Saturday Friday night until 9:30 Dine With Us or Take It Home / PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE The Rappahannock County Electoral Board has received notice from the State Board of Elections that there will be a Democratic Primary election in Rappahannock County on Tuesday, June 14, 1977, for the purpose of nominating candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. The Polls will be open from 6 U.m. to 7 p.m. Henry W. Block “If we make an error on your taxes, we pay me penalty. And the interest.” Reason No. 14 why H&R Block should do your taxes. H&R Block doesn’t make many mistakes. Our people are trained not to. But if we should make an error that costs you additional tax, you pay only the additional tax. Block pays any penalty and interest. We stand behind our work. H&R BLOCK’ THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE I Washington, Virginia Jenkins Auction House Monday, April 11 - 5 to 8p.m. Tuesday, April 12 - 8 to 8p.m. Friday, April 8 - 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local childhood years recalled Editor: »The first ten years of my life were spent in beautiful Washington, Va. I am now 26 years old; we moved away 17 years ago. Last week 1 returned to the hold house, W- which is called Avon Cottage. This is the white house behind Mr. Carrogon’s Avon Hall. My father is Jack Petty and my mother is Jo Ann. We had many friends and family members living in Washington, Va. My childhood was a happy one. Washington offered much and our family was pleased to live there. Last week, I returned to the old home place. I was very touched at seeing all that I had not seen in 17 years. This time I did not return alone or as a child. I returned as a women with my small daughter. I told her about my childhood here; Washington has remained practically unchanged and unspoiled in all these years. I was glad to be home and very sad to leave. On the following page you will find my thoughts and feelings on coming home. I would like to share this ‘ with you and your reaaers for publication in the Rappahannock news. I would be very pleased. Kay Petty Gaudioso Front Royal It was a glorious childhood, those first ten years of my life, spent in Avon Cottage in the small town of Washington, Va. And now, I in my 26th year, knew I must return to my childhood home. The day was in March of this year. The sun had never shone brighter that day. There was a freshness in the air, a melody about my ears and gladness in my heart, to really be going home. There it was, the driveway that leads to the house. As I turned onto it I saw all the tiger lillies peeping out from their winter sleep. I remembered how orange and beautiful they had been and how I had enjoyed picking them as a child. Farther down there apperared the old willow. Its leaves had just begun to appear about its graceful limbs, and beneath it still grew the wild mint that my sister and I ate so freely of as children. Around one more bend and through dozens of briar and bramble I caught a glimpse of the house. There she stood, so old yet still so very magnificent. The fence was still there about the yard all rusted and worn, the gate was gone. I walked up to the front porch. There was the same damp evergreen odor about the place I had remembered as a child. The house was empty as I peeped through the windows. How remarkably small the rooms seemed now. They had seemed endless as a child, and the yard, it too, seemed to have closed in. The beautiful formosa tree that mama had our birthday parties under was gone and the big magnolia that kept us busy with its leaves was also gone. The path that we had around the house made by our toys had finally filled in with grass. I walked on, I paused, 1 was remembering. The pond, down by the Lake Motel, where we fished as kids, had been covered over by a double lane highway, and the dielicate wild purple violets that we used to pick until we could hold no more, were victims of the highway too. The school across the field, where I attended the first three grades is now an old shell of a building with a “no trespass” sign to all its passers-by. So much was gone, yet so much remained. I actually picked daffodils and hyacinths that mama had planted there about 20 years ago. There was a sadness as I left that Rappahannock house that evening. Something in which I had hoped to find within the house, about the yard, or even in the air, was not there. Something lost those 17 years ago when we left the house, perhaps it was childhood, or youth. By the way, I took those daffodils and hyacinths to mama. When I told her where they had come from her eyes filled up and she did not speak. I knew she was remembering.. I’ll never forget those childhood years spent in Washington, Va. Those 17 years have passed as quickly as I know the next 17 shall. Like everything, “Nothing ever remains the same That’s why I’m glad memories never change.’’ PANTHER TALES By ROGER SMOOT Rappahannock’s JV. Lady Panthers’ track team rolled to an easy 82-28 victory over the Strasburg Ramettes March 31. The team was led by Sandy Wines, scoring four first and gaining a point for running a leg in the winning 440 relay. The meet’s results are list LOOKING FOR SERVICE? CB OR FM? Warren County has the only exclusive two - way service center. Two-way is not a sideline with Front Royal Communications. IT IS OUR ONLY LINE. CB SALES: we offer COBRA - ROBYN - HYGAIN . We are the warranty service center for COBRA-ROBYN-HYGAIN. FM SALES: we offer GE, RCA and SONAR We service all makes of FM business band and CB radios. cwuttuniCi cthanA “at the sign of Serpico” v near the Front Royal Livestock Market Rt. 619 635-5754 1 Sales Don’t Just Happen! Most of them are made by professionals, knowing how to reach the right prospects with the property that's properly appraised .. .Let Panorama Realty’s “Know - how”and experience work for you. We have qualified prospects for your property. Panorama Realty Lei ^ ^ m realtor Sperryville Emporium 987-8640 Open Every Day^ ed below. Shot—Donna Gore (3rd), Discus —Donna Gore (1st), Tammy Atkins (3rd). Long Jump—Sandy Wines (1st), Liz Freeman (2nd). High Jump Sandy Wines (1st), Johanna Day (2nd). Hurdles—Johanna Day (1st), Lisa Jones, Rhonda Wiley, (tie for 2nd) 100—Sandy Wines (1st), 220— Sandy Wines (1st). 440—Jennifer Raney (1st), Beth Fannon (2nd), Jona McKay (3rd). 880—Liz Freeman (1st), Mile— Ann Thomas (1st). 440 Relay-^S. Wines, D. Poehier, K. Jenkins, D. Seal (1st). 880 Relay—J. Day, L. Tupper, L. Freeman, L. Jones (1st). 880 Medley Relay—R. Wiley, L. Tupper, B. Hodson, J. Day (1st). Mile Relay—L. Jones, B. Fannon, J. Raney, L. Freeman (1st) The Varsity Pantherettes were nipped by the V. Ramettes by a score of 57 1/2 to 52 1/2. Coach Spieker has expressed her concern about the V. team not having enough depth. The ladies won 9 of 14 events but still lost the track meet. The results are below. Shot—Donna North (1st), Janice Aylor (3rd). Discus —Jennette Beebe (2nd), Long Jump—Lynnell Prudhum (1st) High Jump — Jamelle Prudhum (1st). Hurdles—Lynnell Prudhum (1st), Natalie Swindler (3rd). 100—Jamelle Prudhum (1st), 220 —Lynnell Prudhum (1st) 440—Jamelle Prudhum (1st), 880 —Janice Aylor (1st) Mile—Dawn Keithley (2nd), Mile Relay—Dawn Keithley, Wendy Jenkins, Janice Aylor, Jamelle Prudhum (1st). The Lady Panthers will travel to IN MEMORIAM This is in sad but loving memory of a devoted father Leroy v Porter, who departed this life one year ago, April 5, 1976. There comes a time for all of us When we must say good-bye But Faith, and Hope and Love ; and Trust Can never, never die We miss you Father dear, but will always Remember your tender care. Daughter Jacqueline Porter Central High School April 15 for the next track meet. The baseball team traveled to Page County April 1 and walked away with a 6-1 victory. Allen Smoot was the winning pitcher for the Panthers. He allowed four hits while walking five. Allen had two hits and drove in two runs to help lead the team to victory. Nils Aylor aided with three singles. The Panthers will host Culpeper Monday at 4 p.m. Ruby Faye Dunn graduated from Piedmont Technical education Center’s of Practical Nursing April 3. Ruby is the first student from Rappahannock to complete the course. Baccalaureate services were held March 27 at the St. Lutheran Church in Culpeper. The boys track team went down in defeat in a 4 team meet March 31. The ten member squad scored 22 points for the meet. Results are below. Next meet will be April 15 at William Monroe. Long Jump—Fred Frye (2nd) 100 yd. Dash—Fred Frye (2nd) Mile—Thomas Jett (4th) Triple Jump—Fred Frye (2nd) Mike Carter (3rd) 440—Curtis Nichols (3rd) 220—C. Nichols (3rd) 2-Mile—Kevin Ra ney (3rd) Ik’s clearance timethey’re going fast! Save Up To $900.00 12 hp Laun A (iardni Tractor UTMomw CASH SALK IlydrusUtir $1800*00 ■Sii". I jsl $2700.00 14 hp Gear Drive < VSII s \u: * l:r Mover $1995.00 Hydraulic uri Siifi. I.i~( s27.">W. (HI 11 lip Hydro. cvsii sxu: *•«" wr $2295.00 ll><lrunli«- I jfl Sii«. I j-l S.KK0.00 Ward’s Lawn & Garden Center 1516 Shenandoah Ave. Front Royal, 635-8459 Bentonville 635-4850

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Qualified buy= ers for small acreage and j§ spacious older homes; price § range of $50,000 to $90,000. S Also have buyer looking for j§ 100 acres of farmland without 5 improvements. H Listings of all types wanted, i Call RAPPAHANNOCK RE= ALTY in Flint Hill. 675-3414 | or 675-3740. Piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifr; iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiifR WWW JUST REDUCED...This 10 1/2 acre lot with pond, planted pines, privacy and frontage on hard surfaced road in Culpeper County has just been reduced to $16,000 for quick sale. MODERN BRICK split XL home on over one acre near Amissville has threeA three baths, carpeting, large L.R., F.R. with firt^Ve, laundry room, attached garage and much more. $68,a00. 327 ACRES with large barn, machine shed, grain buildings plus three softball fields. 120 acres in cropland, 172 acres in pasture and 35 in timber. $436,000. 18.18 ACRES near Estes in Rappahannock Co. This land has good slope and timber, mostly hardwoods, springs and building sites. Well worth the price of $21,500. DUE TO RECENT SALES, WE ARE IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL LISTINGS, ESPECIALLY HOMES OF ALL SIZES AND AGES. IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY OF ANY TYPE YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING, PLEASE LET OUR 26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE HELP YOU. 937-4111 RAY T. CANNON CO. \}i r?E A-TOtf ' AmissmUp, Va. 22002 U3 George W. Patterson 675-3781 Ray T. Cannon 937-4900 RECYCLING IS A GOOD HABIT Bring paper, aluminum, tin and glass to recycling center behind Merrill’s, Washington, Va. 1-k USED: Kitchen cabinets with Formica fronts (sets or individual); colored refrigeratorsn $30 to $60; colored gas stoves, $60; counter tops with sinks, $18; 56M and 80M BTU gas furnaces, $65 and $85 (with air conditioners, $100 extra); privacy locks, $2.50 and $3.00. 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Joe Williams. 6355903. , 4-7-k FOR SALE—Seigier oil space heater, good condition, $150 ; gas cooking stove in good condition, with tank. $75. Call 675-3740. 4-7-k WANTED: New owner lor 1965 Chevy - step van converted to camper. Best Offer. Call 7548944 eves. tfn CULPEPER WOOD PRESERVERS Quality pressure treated lumber, post, poles, stakes, ‘clean’ paintable & odor free. Call 703-8255200. 5-12-k IN FRONT ROYAL U S R/C S MAIN ITUn » <35 2777 es 7:00 & 9:00/Sat.-Sun Mats RECEIVE A CB GUIDEBOOK; FREE! i i | 1 IKM The CB battle cry k of The Great k Trucker’s War Is* 635-6455Strasburg Rd FRIDAY-SAT-SUNDAY MAKE IT A FAMILY OUTING! [OPENS 7:157SHOW 7?30l prnpprhj (£ffrringa .... fish in the spring and hunt in the winter from your own 24 acres with 1600 feet river frontage, woodland and pasture $29,500 with owner financing. — come see this custom designed contemporary gracing 26 diversified acres with lovely views, skylight, fireplace wall, large pantry, master suite with private bath and many other extras for $139,500. .... many other homes (large and small) and acreage (1800-acres) available for your selection. EILEEN M. DAY, Broker Washington, Va. 675-3400 Kerry Smithgall Candy Coombs | 937-4902 675-3485 Before checking the following. Does the contractor have: A license to operate in Va.? Liability insurance? Are they on the (JL Approved list of installers? Are they certified by the Lightn ing Protection Institute? Have you studied the UL .96A CODE FOR LIGHTNING PROTEC TION?(Or National Fire Protec tion Association NFPA 78?) Have you seen the UL stamp on the cable and rods? If your answer is NO, YOU HAVE BEEN HAD!!!!!!! OR: Chances are your system is far from being as good as it should be. CERTIFIED LIGHTNING PROTECTION CO. (a Virginia company for 16 yrs) Phone 703-373-8941 FREE ESTIMATES

BATES: Ten cents per word for first insertion; $1.00 minimuiii 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 Mempriams $1.50 minimum Cash must accompany cards of thanks and memoriams. YOUNG MAN needed to do caretaker work on farm outside Sperryville in exchange for rent-free cottage. Call Monday 987-8492. tfk FOR SALE 1965-66 Ford pick up in good condition. Call or Contact Mrs. Ashby Butler or Mrs. Rodney Vest, 987-8894. 4-7-k MASONRY CONTRACTOR—Martin Woodward. Stone work a specialty. Basements and foundations, brickwork, fireplaces. For estimate call 987-8824. tfk FOR SALE—Several office model electric typewriters, various manufacturers including Underwood, Remington and IBM. Excellent condition. $75 to $200. Front Royal 635-7240. 4-28-k REMOVAL OF NICKEL PLATING by electrolysis, cleaning and polishing of all metals. Washington House of Reproductions. 675-3385. HELP WANTED—Part time secretary needed for Warrenton law office, possibly leading to full time job. Send Resume. Box 557, Warrenton, 4/13 Our Spring stock of antiques & accessories has just arrived! Come See Us Now. BARN VILLAGE—The most beautiful shop in the valley. Between Winchester and Front Royal —on 522 South. 1 mile South of the DOUBLE TOLL GATE light. Open every day. ALSO... Get ready to buy or sell at our OUTDOOR Flea Market. GRAND OPENING. For ’77 April 16 & 17. Free admission. Dealers $5.00. 1-869-2900. 4/13 THURMAN WHARTON, Flint Hill Plumbing, Heating, Electrical—24 hour emergency service. 6753607. FOR SALE S1MMENTAL BULLS 7/8, 3/4, 1/2. Bulls can be re- j served now lor spring delivery, j Look at Simmentals beiorc you , buy. John A. “Buddy “ Burner, Luray, Va. phone 743-6304 alter 6 P.M. 4-21-p DISTINCTIVE SIGNS—hand painted by local artist, designed and crafted by COUNTRY CUPBOARDS 675-3294. tfk WANTED TO BUY 5 to 10 acres in Rappahannock County, prefer wooded with small knoll. Joe Williams, 635-5903. 4-28-k 1963 CHEVROLET pick up for sale. Contact Mellie Mitchell. 4-14-p ORGANIZING AND REARRANGEMENT work done in homes and businesses, inside and out. 6753544. 4-14-p CARPENTER WANTED small quality conscious builder has opening for experienced worker. Gregory Monahan, Monecs Corp. 9878928. 4-14-k EXCAVATION AND DYNAMITING — Canton Construction Corp. Amissville, Va. 937-3521. <>■ 9374909. 10-24-k Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231. FOR SALE 1961 Chevrolet pickup with cattle racks, runs good. $250. Phone 937-4002. 4-7-p PANORAMA REALTY Sporryvillo Emporium We Care About People 987 8640 Sperryville, Va. Open Every Day US REALTOR 159 wooded acres fronting on Rt. 522 for over 2700’. Several springs and streams, excellent views and certified survey. $85,000 CASH Spacious antique store and filling station located on Rt. 211 just west of Sperryville, Va. Ovejr 3,000 sq. ft. of showroom with concrete floors. Additional bldgs, for roadside displays, plenty of parking, 4 gas pumps and fruit stand. Excellent opportunity to step into an operating business. $66,600 with attractive owner financing. Approximately 10 acres of woodland on Bessie Bell Mt. near Woodville, Va. Access by right/way, good views and a good price. $9500. 5.78 wooded acres offer plenty of seclusion for that new house you’re waiting to build. Located in small residential area only 1 hour from D.C. and fronting on secondary state road. Certified survey. $11,000. 9 acres of woodland fronting on state road in quiet residential area. Views and survey with excellent owner financing. $18,000. ASSOCIATES 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 ROOFING — Gutters and down spoutings, Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout, Roof repair. Call Bill Starks, 675-3630, Washington, Va. TSH—A Christian Service Organization. If you need help, call 9871200. tfk Charles Stringfellow-Sperryville, Va. - Excavating - Ditching - Grading and Drain Fields. Call 9878762 or 937-5183. Ik FOR SALE—14 hp tractor with 5 ft. hydraulic sickle mower. Used very little. 987-8604 after 6 p.m. 1-p CABINETS and furniture, custom designed and built. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS. Washington, Va. 675-3294. tfk ROYAL FASHION FABRICS 10 Chester St., Front Royal Complete line of sewing needs, fabrics, patterns, notions and trims. 3-31-k GORE’S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs. P. O. BOX 88 Sperryville, Va. 987-8748 COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO., INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 AUTO PARTS-i Russell Autenetive Company 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia ' Phone: 743-4551 INSTRUCTION "Driven employed by large tracking com ponies had annual average earnings of “ $18,300 as gaoled by the US. Dept, of Labor. Bureau of Labor statistics bulletin 91875. Don't just be satisfied with a JOB—Plan NOW for a Professional career Driving a "Big Rig." We are a Private Training School and if you meet our qualifications, you will be trained by Professional Instructors on modern equipment. Train on a Part Time basis (Sat. ft Sun.) and Keep your job. or attend our 3 Week Full Time Resident Training. Revco Tractvr Trader Training Inc. HARRISONBURG 434-5326 MODERN DANCE CLASS—taught bv Sally Nash starting Monday, April 25, 5 to 6:30, Washington, Ya. Call 825-6459. 4-7-k LOST: Long haired brown and orange female cat named Trouble. And she is but we love her anyway. Reward, 825-6459. 4-7-k HORSE PASTURE for rent 12 or more acres. Call Monday 8978492. tfk YARD SALE Rain or Shine Saturday 9. Cook stove, 40’s clothes, some antiques, lots of junk. Box 18, Hawlin Rt. 618, Woodville. 4-7-p PIGS FOR SALE—8 to 9 weeks old. 987-8633. 4-7-p COMPLETE CLEARANCE SALE on International Harvester equipment, including 185 Lowboy, 7 hp lawn tractor, mowers, shredderchipper, power washer. Full 1 year warranty. WARDS LAWN & GARDEN, 1516 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal. 1-k BIG YARD SALE of the SUMMER— Saturday and Sunday, April 9 & 10 Located 1/2 mile out of Flint Hill on Route 159. Dishes, some old and some new; lot bed spreads, drapes and lines; clothes, furniture, odds and ends. Sallie Lillard. 1-k FOR SALE—Restaurant equipment used in home; in very good condition and clean. Includes Hotpoint deep fryer and grill, bunwarmer and 3-compartment sink. Also new electric stove unit. Call 675-3328 evenings. 1-k FOR RENT—2 bedroom house on 1 acre, near lakes and river, Amissville. $165. Call 202/338-6340. 4-14-p THE COUNTRY STORE REOPENING this weekend. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, April through May. 4-14-k WANTED TO RENT—Pasture for 10 to 30 cows and calves. Call David H. Hite, Luray 743-5256. 4-7-p AUCTION May 7 - Benefit Amissville Fire Company. Donations needed. Call for pick up 937-5125, 937-5205, 937-4563, 937-5306, or 937-5385. 4-28-k FOR RENT—Office space on Main Street, Flint Hill, Va. 675-3414. , 4-14-k NEW HOURS atRUSH RIVER COMPANY include Friday until 6. Inquire about the cooperative buying club for natural foods. Open Tuesday through Thursday 10-4; Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5. 4-28-k PACKAGE DEAL—Auto 8 track player with slide mount and speakers. $42.95. Music Box, Mini-Mall, Front Royal. 1-k MINI-MALL Main St., Front Royal Cathy Ann’s in addition to Cheeses and Health Foods we have Beer and Wine Off Sale We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper