Rappahannock News, May 12, 1977

15c PRone 675-3349 28th Year, No. 25 8 Pages • THURSDAY, MAY 12,1977 Washington, Virginia Supervisors Deny Moratorium Request BY daphne McCullough Rappahannock should “hold , off subdivisions until the county can figure out what it can afford to deal with,” Bob Dennis advised the Rappahannock Supervisors at last Thursday’s Board meeting. Dennis and Phil Irwin, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, appeared before the Board to request enactment of RLEP’s proposed subdivision moratorium. The Supervisors took the request “under advisement” but indicated they couldn’t call for a moratorium without some legal basis, something other than “we don’t want development” In February, Charles Good applied to the Planning Commission for preliminary plat approval on his 15-lot, five-acre Mountain Slopes subdivision on Route 522 north of Flint Hill. The proposed development is the first to come in since the county’s subdivision ordinancr'was amended. In March, volunteer efforts by Eva Dahlgren uncoverd 49 subdivisions with a total of 1,078 platted lots already on the records in Rappahannock. Good’s proposed development and Miss Dahlgren’s discoveries apparently triggered RLEP’s request for the moratorium. The proposed Flint Hill development is the first situation where a major subdivision is occuring in the county, said Irwin on Thursday. He cited surveys taken in the last several years that indicate most of the people in Rappahannock feel major subdivisions are not in the county’s best interests. Instead, Irwin said, Rappahannock residents want to maintain an agriculture base. Moratoriums have worked in other places to control unwanted growth, he concluded. Supervisors Chairman Luke agreed this method had worked elsewhere but only in areas where services are supplied and planned for expansion. Rappahannock supplies few services and the situation is not envisioned as changing anytime soon. Because of this, a moratorium’s legal basis of delaying development until planned services can be paid for and provided doesn’t apply in the county, Luke maintained. l agree pnuosopincaiiy but what’s a good reason for a moratorium?” Luke continued. “That we don’t like development?” He said the county would need a better reason. “We have to have a reason that will stand up in court...Case law in Virginia shows the Supreme Court ruled in favor of property owners. If the moratorium is shot down, lots of other things can be shot down too.” Luke noted that Good’s proposed subdivision, while unpopular, complied with all county regulations. “The man has done all his development just by the numbers. How do we justify a moratorium?” he asked again. “It sounds great.” “But how do we justify it?” interjected Supervisor H. B. Wood. He asked the RLEP spokesmen to tell the Supervisors how to justify a moratorium, and then they’d support it. “I’m open-minded about it if anyone can present an argument," agreed Luke. A vast majority of county residents, the Supervisor’s constituents, are against developers coining into Rappahannock and carving up farms into lots, countered RLEP president Irwin. RLEP suggested the moratorium because members didn’t see how unwanted development could be stopped with the existing ordinances, he said. Irwin noted that no work had yet been started on a Comprehensive Plan for the county—required by state law to be completed and approved by June, 1980. He added there was at present (Continued on Page 6) Pool Funding Chances Dim BY daphne McCullough The Rappahannock Recreational Association plans to try again to secure funding for construction of a swimming pool and tennis courts through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. However, Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission director John Capelle doubts if future efforts towards gaining a HUD grant will meet with success. According to uapene, vo per cent of HUD’s NonMetropolitan Descretionary funds, for construction available tinder the Community Development Act are allocated to sewer and water projects. “I expect it to remain so for the next three years. . .Recreation is just not a priority with HUD,” said Capelle. Grant applications are evaluated with primary emphasis on impact to low and moderate income families, he said. The Rappahannock Recreation Association’s request received a rating of 39.% and this year’s minimum cut-off for funding out of the $9 million allocated to the state was a rating of 61.69, according to Capelle. He noted that the highest rating of any project submitted for funding was 83 points by the city of Norton. During the three years of the funding program’s existence, a few neighborhood facility projects and * couple pf land acquisitions <have received HUD Discretionary Fund money, said Capelle. However, the overwhelming majority of approved applications involve either water or sewer projects, according to the Planning District director. TO CATCH A TURTLE was a thrill for three young fishermen. C. D. Baldwin with Todd and Rodney Sealock were fishing last week in a pond and came up with this eight pound turtle which they display proudly. Supervisors Begin Budget Work A new deputy and full-time secretary for the sheriffs department were the first two items to go as the Rappahannock Supervisors began work on the county’s budget at last Thursday’s Board meeting. The Supervisors heard funding requests from the sheriffs department, school system, library, Welfare Department, Chapter 10 and the Health Department before retiring to an almost hour long executive session with county auditor Walter Cox. After returning to open session, the Supervisors unanimously authorized Chairman Pete Luke to notify the State Compensation Board of the Supervisor’s opposition to an additional deputy and full time secretary for the sheriff. The Supervisors also agreed to have Luke write the Mental Health and Retardation Program protesting the way the nutrition program got started in Rappahannock. Sheriff Bill Buntin based his request for another deputy on increased county law enforcement activities. According to Buntin’s figures, the number of civil papers served rose from 543 in 1975 to 770 in 1976 while arrests jumped from 45 to 107 during the same period. He asked that Dick Jenkins, currently serving as correctional officer, be made abroad deputy with a yearly tikary of $8550. Buntin noted that the Compensation Board authorizes one deputy per 2000 population. According to this scale, Rappahannock is allowed two and a half fulltime deputies. The department is currently served by two. “It’s very necessaty to have the sheriffs office open at aU ' times," said Buntin. “The only way we can guarantee it is with a full-time secretary.” He asked for the full-time position starting salary to be set at $5,500 per year. “I looked at other state scales to arrive at a fair wage,” he added. At present, Buntin said his part-time secretary is paid $200 per month with another $50 monthly going for the department’s answering service. A full-time position would call for an additional $1,868 in funds over this year but the county’s share would be only approximately $700, said Buntin. “I think we’ll get a lot for our money,” the Sheriff concluded. Before hearing from the next department, Luke asked if anyone in the audience had questions for the sheriff. The only comment came from School Board Chairman E. N. Montague. “You’re doing a good job,” he told Buntin. Prior to hearing from Superintendent of Schools O. A. Norton, Luke addressed a few remarks to the school budget. “Last year, we went through a great big hassle fighting kindergarten...the best we could do was get it delayed for a year.” He noted that most of the increase in the school budget was attributable to implementation of the state-mandated kindergarten program and transportation costs. “I went through this ■ with a fine toothed comb,” Luke said of the school budget. “I don’t see the basis for cuts on operation of schools.” Luke said he’d seen a few areas where minor cuts could be made but doubted if these would have a significant total. He noted that a decrease pf $14,000 was necessary to reduce the tax rate ten cents. “We’d have to do an awful lot of cutting to come up with $14,000,” Luke said. He added that county government here generally kept its price tag to a minimum. “Rappahannock is about the most inexpensively run county I’ve ever seen,” he commented. Superintendent Norton explained that kindergarten costs were cheaper than projected a year ago due to a staff reduction of one teacher, which was made possible by a five per cent decrease in enrollment in the county school system. Because of this, it was necessary to add only one new teaching position to handle kindergarten, he said. Out of eight percent total increase in school costs for the coming year, 3.1 per cent is due entirely to kindergarten, according to Norton’s figures. He added that increased costs of having a full-time Superintendent of Schools for the first time in Rappahannock would be partially offset by state funding of half the salary of the assistant superintendent. Previously, county funds had paid the entire salary. Supervisor Dick Latham asked for the figures on expected enrollment in kindergarten. Norton replied that the budget was based on a 60child enrollment with 59 children signed up to date. “We anticipate between 65 and 70 before school opens,” he said. With no compulsory attendance laws governing kindergarten, parents have the option of withdrawing children at any time, said Norton. However, if kindergarten is made the type of program that it should be, children will want to attend and will influence their parents to send them, he said. “I think a child today influences his parents more (Continued on Page 6) Agricultural District Application Planned Rappahannock Supervisors may soon be facing the county’s first formal request for an agriculture and forest district. At the Board meeting last Thursday, Bob Dennis told the Supervisors that he and several neighboring land owners along Route 637 were thinking about applying for such designation on between 1000 and 1500 acres. He said, considerations were still in the formative stages but had been spurred by concern over the impact of development on farming and forestry operations. Under state enabling legislation signed into law by Governor Mills Godwin on April 3, the Agriculture Districts Bill allows farmers to petition local governing bodies to form agricultural *nd forestal districts with a minimum size of 500 acres and a maximum of 3,500 acres. Every land owner within a district must volunteer for inclusion but the districts do not have to be made up of contiguous properties. Districts may be formed for between four and eight years. During that time, member farmers gain protection from local ordinances that could restrict farming operations in the area. Nuisance ordinances, such as animal control laws or restrictions on where manure can be spread, could not be approved within an agricultural district if it were adverse to farming operations. Powers of eminent domain are also restricted within agricultural districts. Condemnation powers of local, state and federal agencies would not be prohibited, but a local review, public hearing and recommendation by local government would first be required before a highway, powerline, sewer or water project could proceed. Vepco lobbyists were able to get the bill amended to exempt public utility corridors from this local review where State Corporation Commission approvals are already required. Under the enabling legislation, any landowner within a farming district may petition the local governing body to withdraw from the district, but the decision will rest with the elected officials. The only exception is in the case of the farmer’s death. The Virginia law allows "any heir at law or devisee of an owner of land” to withdraw immediately from a district, if they so choose. Dennis asked the Supervisors if the necessary application formjj to create an agricultural district in Rappahannock were available. Supervisor Chairman Pete Luke told him that the Board had not received official word as yet on passage of the law nor had the clerk been sent any forms. Phil Irwin, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, said RLEP was very interested in establishing agricultural districts in the county as a means to help fanners maintain the farming industry. "The enabling legislation is a good example that if the county doesn’t act, the state will,” said Irwin. Sing-Thing A Sing-Thing is scheduled for Sunday, May IS at 3 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church. Several churches will be involved and the public is cordially welcomed to attend. cr Caucus Asks For More Black Teachers Seventh Congressional District Black Caucus representatives appeared before the Rappahannock School Board at Tuesday’s meeting to request an affirmative action program on hiring more black teachers in the county. While the School Board members made no formal commitment, they appeared to listen sympathetically. Dr. H. M. Brooks, spokesman for the Black Caucus, presented figures on the number of black professionals in the district. Black teachers are becoming a thing of the past he said, adding that 20 year’s ago there were 29 black principals in the jurisdiction. “It’s hard to find one now ... In 17 counties, there is not one black lawyer, doctor or dentist. These are some of the things we’re concerned about.” “You may well ask what are these outsiders doing, coming in here and talking about our county,” Brooks told the Board. Answering his own question, he maintained that he and his organization were not outsiders at all but fellow Virginians who shared a common concern with the School Board members. Brooks said he had asked Rappahannock Superintendent O. A. Norton for an affirmative action program on hiring guidelines to bring more black teachers into the school system. There are only five black teachers at the elementary school and none at the county high school, he said. A change in hiring practices would help improve the development of both black and white chidlren, maintained Brooks. “It’s hard for a black child to have an image unless he sees one. It’s hard for a white child to understand that blacks are capable of leadership unless they see blacks in that position,” Brooks said, as justification for the Caucus’s request for more black teachers. “Since there’s been no affirmative action program from the Board, we want to know what you’re going to do.” “What would you consider affirmative action?” asked School Board chairman E. N. Montague. Brooks replied that the Caucus would like to see levels set for the number of black teachers and other school personnel to be reached in coming years. Montague noted that the Rappahannock School system had received applications from blacks in the past but that none had accepted positions. A serious problem facing any prospective teacher in the county—black or white—was the lack of housing, he said. The county faces another problem in filling vacancies, he continued, because Rappahannock has no recruiters available to visit colleges and solicit applications from new graduates, black or white. Recruitment is non-existent \ because of budget constraints. “We can’t afford to send people out,” said Montague. “Where applicants are qualified, we don’t look at color of skin_ or religion or what their origins were,” said Montague. “I don’t know how the Board would feel about setting goals that would require establishing a recruitment program.” He asked if any of the rest of the Board members cared to comment. There was no response. Brooks suggested that Rappahannock join with other nearby counties in recruitment efforts. "It’s an inexpensive way to do it,” sending out one spokesman to represent several school jurisdictions, he said. Brooks added that this method was used by Winchester, Orange and Fredericksburg school systems. If Rappahannock can find other counties willing to do this, Montague said he thought the School Board would consider recruitment sharing as a possible solution. It s too late to start on the graduate level to get students involved in programs that will produce more black professionals, said Brooks. “We’re trying on the eighth and ninth grade level. That’s where self-image comes in.” “I think it’s reasonable to expect more black professional people in the District. The question is what can we do to help you?” asked Montague. ‘‘We’d like for you to consider affirmative action guidelines,” answered Brooks. "In other words, you want us to set goals and if we achieve them, fine. I’m sure the Board would be willing to consider it,” said Montague. Superintendent Norton told Brooks that Rappahannock was already involved in a program with Warren County schools, sharing applications from new teachers. “The trouble is Dr. Keeler (Warren Superintendent of Schools) is not getting many applications from blacks . . . He’s not turning them over to me until he has first pick. But we are sharing applications—both white and black.” Norton noted that Rappahannock, like most rural school systems, had a slow turnover of employees. He said this could possibly mean that staff would have to be dismissed in order to achieve a set quota of black personnel if no vacancies occured naturally. “If that’s affirmative action, I think it goes a little too far,’’ he contended. Another spokesman from the Black Caucus immediately assured the School Board that affirmative action meant hiring more black teachers “provided vacancies occured. We’re not asking you to fire someone so you can hire blacks." Brooks added that the Black Caucus wanted special consideration given to black applicants, “qualified black applicants. We’re not saying hire someone just because they are black.” He said the Caucus expected each new black teacher to be an ambassador, paving the way for more. “Our ultimate aim is to try to make this a district we can all be proud of,” said Brooks. “Thank you for coming to us and giving us a fresh point of view,” Norton told the Caucus representatives. He agreed that the small number of black professionals in the district was not a good situation and that the way to begin to correct things was at lower grade levels. “What you’re asking is that, as vacancies occur, we do our best to fill them with qualified black applicants and that we work out a recruitment deal with adjacent counties.” He told the Black Caucus members that the School Board would need to ^ discuss the problem further and indicated that it would be included on the following month’s School Board meeting agenda. Barbecue Planned Cub Scout Pack 123 is sponsoring a chicken barbecue at the Recreation Center Saturday May 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Cub Scouts are working for funds for a camping trip and other activities. Dens 3 and 5 are asked to bring baked beans. Dens 4 and 1 are asked to bring potato salad. Den 2 is asked to bring cupcakes. The support of the public is urged. Housing Needed Superintendent of Schools O. A. Norton made a plea at last Thursday’s meeting of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors for housing for new county teachers. Rappahannock school system operates at a disadvantage when trying to attract good qualified teachers, said Norton. Not only are salaries in the county from $200 to $600 behind what teachers receive in neighboring localities but it’s almost impossible to And living quarters here, he said. Norton asked that anyone with housing available for rent to new teachers contact either elementary principal Mary Quaintance, high school principal Dennis Wingfield or the School Board offices in Sperryville. TV

The fourth grade at Rappahannock County Elementary School placed first in the state competition of the Virginia Georgraphical Society held April 29 at Rockbridge County High School, Fairfield. Their unique map of Virginia fashioned on a background of rust burlap was outlined with rick-rack, braid and yam and captured first place in the fourth and fifth grade division. Instructors are Mrs. Earl Edmonds and Mrs. Grade Caliandro. Orchardist Bill Introduced Seventh District Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson has introduced a bill into Congress that, if passed, will have an impact on Rappahannock County’s apple industry. Robinson’s bill would facilitate admission into the United States of temporary seasonal workers since, Robinson says, “a chronic problem for Virginia fruit growers has been to find a sufficient number of domestic workers willing to pick fruit at harvest time.” Robinson maintains that “despite the desperate need which arises when a sufficient number of local workers cannot be found, regulations of the Department of Labor make it almost impossible to import workers from Jamaica or elsewhere to help with fruit-picking.” His bill would Horse Show Set Wakefield Country Day School’s annual Horse and Pony Show will be held Sunday, May 15 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Marshall 4-H grounds. The judge will be Mrs. Winnie Howland. Divisions in the show will include: pony hunter, junior hunter, pleasure, novice equitation, and junior equitation. A trophy and four ribbons will be awarded in each class. There will also be awards for best novice and junior rider. The show is open to all exhibitors under the age of 18. There is no admission charge for spectators. Sponsors of the events include Dr. Philip Wine, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. James S. Dawson III, Mr. Matthew Black, Mr. and Mrs. L. Brent Bozell, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Massie III, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Welty, Mr. and Mrs. Moody Aylor, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mucciaronne, Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Puray, Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Eastham, Mr. Dunny Eastham, Mr. and Mrs. Keeton Barnes, Mrs. Natalie Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. William Lynn, Jr., Mrs. William Lynn, Sr., the Marshall Feed and Supply, the Stable Door, and the Horse Country Saddlery. T Widest Selection Wa haws Iht moat complata ooilaction i of Art Carvad diamond ring*. You H find anato parfacdy axpraaa your to**, your individuality and In a prioa ranga you can afford. VWtuaaaon. /1TOPVED ffetersctt 3etuelen give the Secretary of Labor 20 days to refer domestic agricultural workers to growers needing their help. Otherwise, the Secretary would be required to issue certifications allowing alien farm workers to enter the country for the sole purpose of harvest work at the time and place they are needed. , In addition to the fruit /grower’s bill, Robinson has introduced two others of interest to local schools and colleges and volunteer fire organizations. His bill involving volun: teer, non-profit fire and rescue organizations would exempt them from paying federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel or tires that are vital to the community services they provide. According to Robinson, “many volunteer firefighting and rescue organizations in rural areas are financially strapped as it is, and have to pay for essential equipment through bake sales, car washes and the like.” He said they should receive the federal excise tax exemption available to units of government. Robinson’s school bill seeks to require that local schools, colleges and all other educational institutions have the opportunity for a hearing Safety Seminar Scheduled Five occupational safety and health seminars will be held throughout the state beginning May 18. Sponsored by the Virginia Safety Association, the seminars will be conducted in Fairfax, Virginia Beach, Roanoke, Abingdon and Richmond to explain and answer questions concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the New Virginia Plan. Effective Jan. 1, 1977, the plan gives state inspectors the right to enforce occupational safety and health regulations. In the past enforcement has been a federal responsibility. Seminar topics will include: explanation of the statute relating to the Virginia Plan; industrial safety; construction safety; voluntary compliance and training; occupational safety and health; highway safety—protection of the worker; explanation of the Safety and Health Commission; and record keeping. For further information, contact Janet Riddlebarger, Virginia Safety Association, Inc., 810 Mutual Building, Richmond, VA 23219, (804) 644-4362. and due process of law procedures before their federal funds can be withheld for an alleged violation of federal law. Elementary Music Program The public is cordially invited to the annual Spring Music Program at the Ka.ppahanhock' County Elementary School on Friday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m. The students of the Elementary School will attend the program at 9:15 a.m. on May 13, and parents who cannot come at 1:30 p.m. will be welcome to come that morning. Country Fair The Washington Vol. Fire Dept, and Rescue Squad will sponsor a Country Fair on July 4th. Contact Ellen Manson, Washington, Va. 675-3372 or Jennings Hobson, 675-3716 for information about the Fair. All are welcome to sell their wares. ++++ Contentment is natural wealth.—Socrates —TOYOTA lTHE NEW 1977 TOYOTA TRUCKS. Tough choice. Five Toyota pick-ups. Standard beds. Long Beds. SR-5 Sport Trucks. All powered by a tough 2.2 liter SOHC engine. The largest piston engine in its class. All built tough to last. The Long Beds have a cargo bed over 7 long. The SR-5’s offer tough styling and standard features like an AM radio and a 5-speed_ overdrive transmission. See me today. I’ll make it easy for you to make a tough choice. You asked for it. You got it. Toyota. Standard Features: Transistorized ignition, power front disc brakes, flo-thru ventilation, mud guards and more. S^^yjjSpecial Discount on All Toyota Pickups We have the only 4-wheel drive Toyota Pickups in Fauquier & Prince William Counties SPECIAL DEALS Durhg ' the Month of MAY Ai 76 VOLVO WAGONS at DEALER COST!! MILLER TOYOTA-VOLVO 8566 Sudley Road, Manassas 368-7111 Next to Pr. Wm. Hosp. 9-9, M-F, 9-5 Sat. Dir. No. 78S2 BY daphne McCullough Rappahannock County spends $888 per child fot education, below the state average of $1,135, according to information released by the Virginia Department of Education. However, when compared to the rest of Virginia’s 94 counties in percentage of local funds used for education, Rappahannock jumps to eighth. In dollar amount of local money spent, the county ranks 21st, compared to other Virginia counties. Figures listed in Facing Up”, a booklet of statistical data on Virginia’s public schools, illustrate inequities in the formula currently used to determine the amount of state funds allocated to localities for education. Rural areas subject to growth pressures and accompanying rise in land values are penalized by the formula which is based SO per cent on “fair market value” of property, 40 per cent on income and ten per cent on sales tax revenues within the jurisdiction. According to statistics in “Facing Up”, Rappahannock stands fifth out of 94 counties in wealth per child based on 1974 values of real estate and Assistant Named Raymond E. Hogan, Jr. has been selected to serve the Rappahannock County Public Schools as an Assistant to the Superintendent and Coordinator of Federal Programs. He will fill the post vacated by T. A. Fleetwood who has accepted a position as educational representative of the BorgWarner Company. A native of Lynchburg, Mr. Hogan received his B,A. Degree from Lynchburg College and his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Virginia. He is currently working toward the completion of a Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia. Mr. Hogan has taught in 6b" MX BIKE rUM Your Credit! WESTERN AUTO WfloilEW EaVERS Hurry - Sale Ends May 21 These are just a few of our SPECIALS! Save 607 i Give Your Kids Hours Of Fun On This 6'6" PLAYGROUND GYM SET u*r \ Vjju Compact unit hai 2 swings and Sky-Skooter ' with Dura-Kool plastic seats. Tuba steel legs VwIMl Qround Anchor*. 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This relative “wealth” is translated into less state funding. , Rappahannock ranks 87th in percentage of .school budget needs supplied by the state. Out of the 1975-76 school budget of $1,070,539, twenty-eight per cent was state funds, 11 per cent Federal and 61 per cent local. Although rural counties throughout the state periodically attempt to have the funding formula changed by the StatV^egislature, Rappahannock Superintendent of Schools O. A. Norton does not expect results anytime soon. According to Norton, power in the Legislature lies with urban areas that oppose any such move since it would mean a smaller percentage of state education funds for them. In addition to suffering from less state money due to inflated land values, Norton said the county school system pays a disproportionately high share of pupil transportation costs. The county is served by a single the Campbell County and the Charlottesville City Public Schools, has served as an administrative intern at the Junior High School level in Charlottesville and for the past six years has been employed as a elementary principal in Orange County. His professional affiliations include membership in the Virginia Association of School Executives, Phi Delta Kappa, and President of the Orange County Education Association. He is married to the former Betty Staton of Lynchburg and they are the parents of four daughters. W. Hogan will assume his duties with the Rappahannock Schools on May 16. elementary school and a single high school. Because of the large land area covered in picking up a relatively small school population, buses must travel more miles to make only one run. This causes thein to wear out faster, said Norton. He indicated that these factors, common to most rural school systems, are only taken into partial consideration by the state. All localities receive a basic payment of $9.75 per pupil from the state for yearly transportation costs, said Norton. In addition, the state pays 10 cents per mile and $431 per bus on a route, plus a gas tax refund, he noted. Last year, Rappahannock received' approximately $40,000 for transportation from the state, according to Norton’s figures. Total costs of pupil transportation in Rappahannock were $98,792—more than double the state payment. For the state mandated kindergarten that begins next school year, transportation will account for half the total cost, said Norton. “Some counties pay only 20 to 25 per cent of the cost of transportation,” for the entire school program, he added. KappanannocK s school population has increased by 6.5 per cent since the 1966-67 school year, according to figures given in “Facing Up”. During the same period, the average salary for classroom teachers in the county rose from $5,119 to $9,558—an 87 per cent jump. The pupilteacher ratio in Rappahannock schools has decreased, and during 197576 was 19.7 students to one instructor, exactly the state average. SUMMER CHILD CARE If you are a working or non-working parent interested in a summer day care program for children, there will be a meeting at Sursum Corda School, Washington, Va. on Thursday May 19 at 7:30 P.M. For further information call 675-3757 or 675-3237. Rappahannock dropped below the state average in percentage of tiinth graders who receive diplomas three years later. Only 66.1 per cent of the ninth grade class enrolled in the fall of 1972 were members of the 1975-76 graduating class. Statewide, 74.3 per cent of ninth graders enrolled in 1972 graduated in 1976. Out of the county’s total 1976 graduating class, 27.4 per cent went on to college. Over half of the graduates, 57.1 per cent, found full-time employment and 11.9 per cent were unemployed. Of the state total of graduates in 1976, 49.9 per cent enrolled in college, 27.5 per cent were employed fulltime and 3.7 per cent were unemployed. ++++ Teacher: “Tommy, your paper is exactly the same as Joey’s. Even the misspelled words are the same. How do you explain that?” Tommy: “I used his pencil.” Spaghetti Dinner Friday, May 20 5:30 to 8p.m. Rappahannock County Elementary School Spaghetti, Salad and Bread Adults $3.00 Children under 12—$2 Sponsored by Rappahannock Womens Club Benefit of the Scholarship Fund

Grand Champion of the horse show May 1 at Old Mill Stables near Sperryville was Susan Lee of Boston on Beckett. She took the hunter champion and reserve pleasure champion. Beckett was high point horse of the day and won the grand champion of the show. Mary Beth Martin on her Appaloosa mare, Schoch's Camelot, took the open pleasure command class at the Old Mill Stables show. Washington News Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Burke and Jennifer of Alexandria. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. Cletus Burke of Front Royal were visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Forward of Detroit, Mich, are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Forward. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Henry Keyser were Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Keyser, Jr. and Frank of Clifton. Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. Keyser was J. D. Keyser. Mr. ana Mrs. Douglas Fairfax attended the Gold Cup in Warrenton Saturday along with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cortright of Orlean and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wellens of Potomac, Md. Sunday callers of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mrs. Debbie Wines and Jennifer of Chester Gap, Mr. and Mrs. ,«Roy ,A4thcr, Roy, Jr. , and Mfeiy of Sperryyille and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burke, Jeff and Barry. Mr. and Mrs. James Wayland and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wayland and family were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland. Mrs. W. M. Fletcher was the guest of her grandson-inlaw and granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Taylor in Charlottesville Sunday for a picnic supper. Recently the Rev. and Mrs. Jennings Hobson attended a clerical conference in Orkney Springs. Saturday they were the dinner guests of Mrs. Hobson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Humphrey in Middleburg. John Weaver of Washington, D. C. visited his father, Stant Weaver Friday. Weekend guest of Mr. Weaver was his granddaughter, Miss Patty Penarenda of Fairfax. Mike Hicks of Reva Park was a caller during the weekend. Mrs. Guy Burke spent Saturday through Monday with her son and daughterin-law, Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke in Culpeper. Saturday evening she was the dinner guest of her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Richie. • ■ i-Michael Bogina of Culpeper was a caller Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Norman. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Carver dined at the Coach and Caverns in Luray Sunday. Luncheon guests Sunday of Mrs. Downing Wood were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reid, Avo and Charlie of McLean, Mrs. Bruce Bowie of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Kent Reeve and family and Mrs. Stephen Bailey, Marilyn and Mary Ellen. Saturday visitors of Col. and Mrs. Robert Ingle, Jr. were Ms. Daphne McCullough, Joe, Jon, and Jim, Ms. Andrea Kaye, Kevin Williams and Francis Hutchinson, all of Markham. Miss Elizabeth Reading of Manassas is spending the week with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Merrill. Monday luncheon guests were Mrs. Miller Reading of Bethesda, Md. and Mrs. Clifford Hederick of Washington, D. C. Judge and Mrs. Raynor Snead entertained the Rev. and Mrs. David Wall and children of Stoney Creek Sunday. The Sneads returned recently from a judicial conference in Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. John Paulson. Jr. of Newport News were'weekend guests of Mr. Paulson’s grandmother, Mrs. W. C. Campbell. Joining them Sunday were Miss Lynn Paulson and Charlie Hutchinson of Newport News. Spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Baines were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gurley of Virginia Beach, Mrs. Joyce Riddick and R. A. Baines, Sr. of Suffolk. Flint Hill Area News Friday Mrs. Christine Vest and Mrs. Pat Lawler and Kelly were in Woodstock. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell of Madison Heights. Mr. and Mrs. William Lee spent Sunday in Harrisonburg with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Spence. Weekend guests of Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr. were Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Smith of Winsor. Saturday dinner guests were Robert L. Massie, Jr. of Richmond and Mrs. F. W. Spalding. Andy Nichols, a student at Lynchburg college, is home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nichols for the summer. Mr. ana Mrs. neroert Foster accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Gavor Foster and Chris were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Corbin, Jr. in Hartwood. Spending Friday and Saturday with Mrs. M. H. Brady were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady of Arlington and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCullouch of Fairfax. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brady and family of Arlington, Mr. and Mini-Mart WITS END »i Ben Venue Every Weekend tf You Would LikeTo ' participate Cal 675*3482 Mrs. Ernest Crane of Lanham, Md., Doug Wade of Arlington, Mrs. Elizabeth Lester and Brad, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady, Mrs. Mary Pullen, E. J. Pullen, Mrs. Barbara K. Sowers and J. J. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brady. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Palmore of Richmond are spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Browning. Miss Soris Ann Atkins of Arlington spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Atkins. ounaay ainner guests ot Mrs. Guy Foster were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beumer and Trina of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Foster, Rocky and Lisa, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Foster, Jr., Rhonda, Butch and Kristi. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullen of Front Royal were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Nicholson, Rusty and Bumper of Front Royal were Sunday guests of the Grady Vest family for a cookout. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Hart, Gary Jr. and Teresa of Winchester and Ms. Cathie Fincham. Visitors Sunday of Mrs. Nellie Pritchett were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott of Huntly and Paul Parsons of Orlando. Mr. ana Mrs. Asnoy Grimsley and children and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grimsley all of Huntly were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Ada Grimsley. Robert L. Massie, Jr. of Richmond spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Frank Spalding. Mrs. W. R. Settle and Tammy attended the Spring Festival in Staunton Saturday at the V. S. D. V. accompanied by Mrs. Elizabeth Streagle and Shannon of Amissville and Miss Nancy Buqtin of Washington. Big Spring Sale Continued at The Silk Mill Sales Room Dud to the new shipments of both First Quality and Irregular Knits; The Silk Mill Sales Room will continue their Big Spring Sale thru May 31st 1977. Closed June 1 and2 for inventory Location: Hours: Silk Ml Sales Room Monday thru Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 707 Stonewall Drive - across from Sate - Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. to 3fl) p.m. Quality bm, just off the by-pass. Regular Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. to 12d)0 noon SILK Mill SALES ROOM fMNT MTU, VIRGINIA 22630 mi - ■. Accompanied by Mrs. Sarah Latham of Amissville they dined Saturday evening in McLean. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Manson entertained Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Manson of Perry W. Va., Mrs. Edna Carney of Newport News, and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Pillow and Steven of Charlottesville at a Mother’s Day luncheon. Mrs. Carney spent the weekend with the Mansons’. Dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Mr. and Mrs. , Robert Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eastham, Edie and Richie, Ray Clark, Mrs. Goldie Eastham, Misses Diane and Louise Clatterbuck of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Frazier of Woodbridge. Mrs. Edward Clark and Mrs. Bobby Brown spent Wednesday in Manassas and Gainesville on business. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kamminga of Falls Church were visitors Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin and Miss Nancy Buntin. ViewtownCastleton Mr. and Mrs. Charles Settle of Culpeper, Mrs. Florine Smith and son David of Arlington accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dodson, Acrey Dodson and Mrs. Mattie Hackley to Colorado where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dodson and family. Enroute home they visited the Grand Ole Oprey in Nashville, Tenn. They were gone for two weeks. Paul Grigsby celebrated his fourth birthday Monday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Grigsby. Guests included Mrs. Shirley Dodson, Mrs. Gladys Dodson, Mrs. Joan Reid, Dickie, Sherry and Joey, Mrs. Helen Compton, Miss Mary Compton, joined by Tommy Frazier of Culpeper. Visitors Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson were Mr. and Mrs. Carson Edwards and Teresa of Catlett, Billy Dodson of Culpeper, Mrs. Barbara Settle and Donnie. Saturday Billy Dodson honored his mother Mrs. Acrey Dodson, with dinner in Culpeper at the Steer House. Sperryville News Mrs. Virginia Lewis was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Lewis in Front Royal. They were joined Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis of Huntly. Mrs. Brown Miller accompanied by her sister, Mrs. B. L. Bashaw of Woodstock, visited their sister, Mrs. Paul Miller in King’s Daughters Hospital in Staunton Saturday and they were weekend guests of their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Heizer in Greenville. Guests for Mother’s Day of Mrs. Catherine Brown were Strother Brown and John, of Jackson Heights, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overhulser, Mrs. James Burnopp, Joey and Jay of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Cooper and Chris of Woodbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Brown and Paul and Clyde Atkins. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins spent Mother’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Codding and family in Fairfax. Mrs. Hawkins remained for a few days visit. Mrs. Ruth Perkins with her daughter, Mrs. Dawson Nail of Falls Church, was in Farmville Thursday and Friday. Cindy Cumins of Longwood College returned with them after completing her freshmen year. Mother’s Day guests were Mr. and Mrs.- Nail and daughters, Penny and Gaye. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance were dinner guests last Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. George Bain near Washington. Sunday they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood, Jr., Henry B. and Mrs. Henry Wood of Woodville at the Reenactment of the Battle of New Market. Lion’s Appeal Answered Rappahannock residents responded immediately to Lion’s Club emergency appeals for assistance to Southwest Virginia flood victims last month. Three full pick-up truck loads of canned goods, cleaning supplies and clothing were delivered to the Northern Virginia collection point at Dumfries. County elementary and high school students, directed by principals Mary Quaintance and Dennis Wingfield, brought in 450 cans of food. Rappahannock Lion’s Club president Bill Racer expressed appreciation for the generous donations by county citizens. r Mrs. B. M. Varner uuests aunng tne weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wayland were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Wayland, Jr. of Dale City, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wayland. Kim and Sean of Viewtown and Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Wayland of Slate Mills. Mrs. Frances Thornton accompanied by Miss Susie Thornton of Culpeper returned home Sunday after a two weeks tour in England. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Psyzenny of Dayton, Ohio were weekend guests of Mr. Psyzenny’s sisters, Mrs. Janies Swindler and Mrs. Donald Carroll and their families. Lois Yates of Williamsburg and Janet Yates of Front Royal were weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates. Mrs. Mary Quaintance was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sanford, III and family in Orange. Kathy Dwyer of Eastern Menonite College, Harrisonburg spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Ruby Dwyer and sons. Sunday guests were Mrs. J. R. Shade of Falls Church, Susan Shade of Annandale and Kenneth Shade of Charlottesville. Heather Lyne of Warrenton spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne. SEIBERUNG MUM®’® rarara Hi®=ii L 00K A T THESE SA V/NGSf SIZESale PriceF.E.T. E78-14 $22.95 $2.23 F78-14 $25.05 $2.37 678-14 $25.75 $2.53 G78-15 $26.30 $2.59 Whitewalls Available at Comparable Savings! Barnm's TSf® §®[twqc@@ 301 N. Main Street Culpeper, Va. 825-2471 Mrs. Morgan Johnston attended Commencement Saturday at Madison College, Harrisonburg when her niece, Patricia Willoughby was a member of the graduating class. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Johnston were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reams and son, Brad in Winchester. Dr. L. T. Callahan of Rockville, Md. was a recent overnight guest in the Johnston home. Mrs. Nellie Wood, a former resident, is a patient in St. Luke’s Hospital, Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Head of Charlottesville and Billy Mundy of Manassas were Sunday guests of Mrs. Clarice Clark. 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he Indtp wJsnl Nwnnr OuMMiidlCT HiMMtod Ewy TltunSsy ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher SARAH LATHAM Assocists Publisher and Executive Dirsetor JOHN T. TOLER Gsnsral Managsr To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington, Va. 676-3346 BY MAIL 16.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties; #6.60 a year elsewhere in tha United States BACK COPIES - One month to 3 years. 76 cents each; over 3 years, >3 each QHIus. mppshsnimli Hus SMg.. W—Wngton. VS. 8W Hows: fcSSam tsIdS pm. Mon.-M. m. —« » ^ i„ n rtn^Mneu Dy WenMnwl r ■■■ uv pg V rUtmmsvg Lvi i , nlv. THURSDAY, MAY 12,1977 Gossip Returns To Print "Gossip has been defined as putting 2 and 2 together, and making it 5. If all persons knew what each said of the other, there would not be 4 friends in the world.”—Pascal ON THE OTHER HAND “It is perfectly monstrous the way people go about nowadays saying things against one, behind one’s back, that are absolutely and entirely/ true.”—Oscar Wilde, in “A Woman Of No Importance.” After some years in which most responsible American newspapers had moved away from classic social tat* tletaling, gossip columnists are returning. Even the Washington Post and Washington Star have recently revived the old social gossip columns. These superb newspapers, like many others, seem to be reflecting a changing national mood, moving in now with the end of those mindbending years of Vietnam and Watergate. It causes us here at this newspaper at least to examine this new “gossip happening” from the standpoint of this community and this newspaper’s policies. We have been over the years and are today graced in these Virginia foothills by the presence in our midst of powerful and glamorous national personalities— There have been political figures such as Presidents Monroe and Kennedy; military heroes from the dashing Mosby to Generals George Patton, Billy Mitchell and George Catlett Marshall. There have been stars from the arts and Hollywood, from Adele Astaire, Arthur Godfrey, Grace Kelly and Tab Hunter to Elizabeth Taylor Warner. Legions of industrial moguls have come and gone, or live among us here quietly today and call it “home”, if only a weekend retreat for many commuting here from the heavy pressures of their work. There are many reasons why such people have chosen to make their homes around here, not at all the least of which is a way of life and a certain privacy traditionally granted them by their neighbors, a quality generally absent elsewhere in this complex, starworshipping and ladder-climbing nation. In few other places can a public name long have a home before becoming the gawking object of tour bus cameras and local newspaper reports of everything they do. For the county newspaper, for us, this raises tough judgment calls. Because of our daily work with the police blotter, and the neighbor’s human tendency to “tip off’ the newspaper, we are extraordinarily aware of the best “star gossip.” Some recent examples—Item: the nationally known industrialist who has moved to another house on the farm with his secretary; Item: the military hero who, blind drunk, decked a certain Master of Foxhounds at a large hunt party * not long ago; Item: the prominent judge whose photo we have in a highly compromising position with a lovely young lady behind a gravestone in a local cemetery (sent us by a disinterested party); Item: and then there is the blow by blow attorney’s memo of a famed horseman being physically evicted, shoe by shirt, by his equally prominent wife, with armed help. These stones actually happened in recent times. They would have made fine gossip copy in the daily press by today’s standards. We did not publish. Where we come down on all this as matter of policy is simple enough. Specifically, public figures living here should be treated exactly the same as private persons living here. That is to say that we recognize their equal right of individual privacy and will not publish what they do or-say at home or private gatherings. If they, like any more ordinary person, choose to make a public appearance or violate the law, it is subject to news copy. This sort of policy may not sell newspapers but it is the right way to publish and help maintain a certain quality of life and individual privacy. Once in a while you have to put a principle before a buck. We hope you agree. State Leads In Planting Early reports indicate that Virginia’s private woodland owners are once again among the leaders in the Nation in forest tree planting. Furthermore, the Virginia Division of Forestry tree nurseries produced a record number of seedlings which were sold to Virginia landowners. All Virginians can and should share in this accomplishment said State Forester WaUace F. Custard. Virginia’s total reforested acres on non-government land exceeded 82,000 acres during the winter and spring planting season of 1975-76. Although this is a little shy of the targeted one hundred thousand acres hoped for, Custard explained that the economy and the weather are partially responsible for the shortage. It is important to note that Virginia’s small private landowners (the large forest industries not included) lead the nation in tree planting. The nearest competitor was North Carolina with 32,300 acres planted vs. Virginia’s 48,300 acres planted on nongovernment-non-industry lands. The Virginia Division of Forestry tree nurseries located in Augusta and New Kent Counties produced 28 different species of tree seedlings for Virginia landowners. The 1975-76 production exceeded 52 million trees with the major species being loblolly pine. Virginia’s two state nurseries ranked third in the nation, exceeded only by Alabama and Louisiana. “Virginians should be proud of their reforestation efforts. It takes many yean to grow trees to usable size, therefore it is essential that we plant trees, pine especially,-at an ever in' t creasing rate to meet the demands of population predicted by the year 2,000”, said Custard. Foresters are now in the process of making another statewide forest inventory. The Coastal Plain, Piedmont and Northern Mountain provinces have been completed. The Southern Mountain province is now being surveyed and the results will be available in the fall of 1977. "When the inventory b completed, we will be in a better position to develop short and long range plans for new forest resource”, said Custard. There are more than 68,000 wage earners directly dependent on the forest industry which is dependent on the raw material supplied by our forests. The citizens of the state and nation demand the products of the industry. Thu means that we must continue a strong reforestation program and encourage wise management on all 16 million acres of Virginia’s wooded areas. Virginia can and must retain her leadership position because of economics and the many other forest resourcerelated values, concluded Custard. Cancer Clinic Set The Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society and the Rappahannock County Health Department take pleasure in announcing a combined Skin Examination and Oral Examination Clinic on Saturday, May 21. This free clinic wiU be held from 9 until 2 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School which is on State toad 63b, off Route 211 between Washington and Sperryvtlle. Free transportation will be provided for those needing it by calling 675-3613 or 6753636 from now through Friday, May 20. The clinic, staffed by specialists, will have three doctors from Charlottesville and four dentists from Winchester. All of the volunteers who are conducting this free clinic urge everyone to attend. The Little Fox Rappahannock News Staff Photo/David Lyne SUNDAY LEISURE. Ann and Lisa Raiford enjoy an afternoon of fishing in a pond at their home on Rt. 211 west of Amissville. Letters To The Editor \ ERA Bill Supported TO THE EDITOR I am concerned over the slow progress of the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and would like to share these facts with the readers, especially since both propsective candidates for state representative are opposed to ERA. in ivzj, xne national Woman’s Party persuaded members of each House of Congress to introduce joint regulations proposing an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. After 49 years of work, the proposal cleared the Congress on March 22, 1972, and went to the states for ratification. When 38 states have ratified it, it will be added to the Constitution as an article specifying: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any other State on account of sex. Congress shall have power, by appropriate legislation, to enforce this article.” Individual states and the national government will then have 2 years to rid their legislation of sex bias before the Amendment becomiSsoperative. To this date, 36 states (not including Virginia) have ratified it. There are 2 years left for the last 2 state’s ratification. The 14th Amendment states, "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges and immunities of citizens of the United States. . .nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” It is the failure of the courts to enforce this prohibition of unequal treatment under the law that has perpetuated .discrimination against women. Until women fought for the right to vote they were simply not recognized as a “person” entitled to “due process of law” and “equal protection of the laws” under the 14th Amendment (added to the Constitution on July 20, 1868) On April 15, 1873, in Bradwell v. the State, the U. S. Supreme Court affirmed the judgement of the Illinois Supreme Court in denying Mrs. Bradwell’s application to practice law although her character and professional qualifications were unchallenged. The Illinois Supreme Court regarded as and almost axiomatic truth that God designed the sexes to occupy different spheres of action, and that it belonged to men to make, apply and execute the laws.” Only Chief Justice Salmon Portland Chase dissented from the judgement of the court, and from all the i opinions. It Effectively barred : most Women frdm education, employment, ' and advancement in professional fields other than nursing and teaching. Another example is the U. S. v. Anthony. Susan B. Anthony was arrested, tried and convicted for voting in Rochester, N. Y., in the election of November 5,1872. State law was interpreted as not abridging the privileges of men alone. Anthony’s defense was based on the Rappahannock representative Herbert Barksdale was among the directors who attended the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District luncheon held at Bradford’s Restaurant in Flint Hill last Tuesday. 14th Amendment, but she lost in the U. S. Circuit Court on June 18, 1873. The decision of the Circuit Court effectively barred women in most states from the use of the ballot box to encourage reform in employment or any other field for more than 40 years. ERA will do more than the 14th Amendment because it will add the right of equality for the sexes before the courts. It does not hold that men and women are the same; therefore, it does not promote unisexism. It will not upset the principle of privacy in certain facilities, a principle which is implied by the Supreme Court. Nor will it intrude on private relationships between husband and wife, or parent and child. It will not apply to any law which differentiates on grounds other than sex. Only legislation discriminating against one sex will fall ERA will signal a national commitment to eliminate sex bias. It is the overall proposal, meant to end women’s need to challenge dberfntfhatory laws on£ bjr one.. a-*-——i i Mary Beth Myers Martin Kuhn Enters Honor Society Cristine Kay Kuhn of Washington was among eight students inducted into the National Honor Society chapter of Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal during the organization’s annual spring membership ritual. Miss Kuhn, a junior completing her second year at the Academy, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russel C. Kuhn, who were present for the Society’s candlelight induction service held in the John C. Boggs , Chapel. An honor roll student, Miss Kuhn is active with the Social Activities Committee, the Chess Club, the Sabre newspaper and Randomac yearbook staffs, the varsity swimming team, and the varsity tennis team. She was the recipient of the Spanish 1 Medal at the completion of her sophomore year. New Honor Society members are chosen on the basis of their outstanding achievement and par* ticipation in all areas of school life. The RandolphMacon chapter, established in 1967, reserves its membership to those students who satisfy strict criteria in areas of leadership, achievement, character, and service. Eligibility is open to students in tenth through twelfth grades, with members required to continue to demonstrate the high qualifications recognized as standards for initial selection in order to retain membership. FROM BOTH BARRELS . Less To Politics i . Py GEORGE BOWLES Mills E Godwin Jr. is the Republican governor of Virginia. He was duly nominated at a Republican convention, ran on the Republican ticket* Stopped,; calling his fellow Republicans i “you people” and has given his blessing to Lt. Gov. John Dalton as the man he will support for the Commonwealth’s top office this year. BOWLES Richard 5. Reynolds Jr. is a practicing, although conservative, Democrat. He is the father of Richard S. (Major) Reynolds III who is running hard for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. The younger Reynolds is a formidable candidate with a widely respected name, and some political observers hold him to be the front-runner in this three cornered contest against Charles Robb and Ira Lechner. The $125 million dollar bond issue passed by the General Assembly earlier this year is the most important thing in Godwin’s political C. F. YATES, JR. 5-Gotmty RFD Men Convene ? The Five County Rural Letter Carriers Association held its annual meeting last weekend at the Amissville fire hall, with a large attendance of carriers, substitutes and auxiliary. C. F. Yates Jr. of Culpeper was elected president for the next term. Mr. Yates is active in rural carrier affairs. He is president of the Salem Ruritan Club, a deacon in New Salem Baptist Church and farms about 1100 acres at Griffinsburg. John Douglas of Catlett is the new vice-president and Charles Compton of Amissville will handle the duties of secretary-treasurer for the 22nd consecutive year. Delegates to the state convention in Petersburg in July are the new officers and Allen Ellet, Rixeyville, Edward Brown, Sperryville, Jerry Schweikert, Orange, Allison Gibbs, The Plains, and Tom Willoughby, Rapidan. All carriers expressed interest in improving the quality of service on their routes. Dinner was served and fellowship enjoyed after the business session. Clarence Dean from the state executive board, and Jim Hobgood, manager of Rep. J. Kenneth Robinson's Fredericksburg office, were the speakers. A question and answer period followed. The five counties included in the association are Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison and Orange. life right now. It will be up for a vote by the people in November, and Godwin is pulling out all the stops to see that it gets Volfer approval. v Salvage Opportunity The governor sees in the bond issue an opportunity to salvage something in the way of progress from his second administration which, through no fault of his own, has been largely paralyzed by slackening state revenues. Last week Godwin appointed Reynolds to head a blue-ribbon committee of seven of the state’s most prominent financiers to raise the SI25,000 which will be required to promote the bond drive. Query: Why would a Republican governor entrust what is probably the most important public endeavor of his administration to a man who is not only a powerful member of the opposition party but also the father of one of that party’s major candidates for the second highest office in the Commonwealth? In any body-politic in the English speaking world, save Virginia, such an appointment would be loaded with political implications, overtones and dark nuances. There is no question about the importance the governor attaches to the bonds. Although he has endorsed Dalton’s candidacy, he insists that approval of the bonds is such an overriding imperative that he will devote his energies to campaigning for them instead of foj the candidates of his party for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. It would be hard to imagine the assignment of a higher priority to an issue. Reasons Obscure The reasons for the Reynolds appointment remain obscure, but there are a number of interesting theories which are worth noting. Indeed, some say that former Democrat Godwin has never felt completely vat home ■ campaigning for Republican candidates, and the bonds give him a convenient and completely credible “put” this year. One state senator went this one better. He opined last week that the appointment of Reynolds amounted to an old-fashioned Byrd organization type signal that Godwin was endorsing Reynolds for the lieutenantgovernorship. This rather far-out theory had its counterpoint in an equally esoteric view from the GOP camp. By accepting the appointment, went the Republican version, Reynolds himself was sending a message to his conservative friends in the financial community that he was removing himself from his son’s campaign, and that these friends need not feel under any obligation to support the politically more liberal younger Reynolds. A source dose to Richard Reynolds Sr. probably comes nearer the mark. In his view, Godwin made the appointment in order to bring a leader in the financial community into the bond campaign and at one and the same time give it a distinctly bipartisan flavor. Some Republicans grump, however, that the governor could have done this without choosing the father of a Democratic candidate for statewide office. Probably Unpolitical The fact of the matter is that Godwin probably gave little or no thought to political considerations in making the appointment. With his own political career drawing to a close, he wanted an influential name to help raise the money needed to finance the bond campaign. As far as political partisanship goes, Godwin seems to regard the Republicans lightly and the Democrats not at all, although when it comes down to personalities, he has deep finendsb^pe is both parties. But if the Reyng|ds appointment signalled anything, it signalled a monumental disdain on the part of the governor for partisan political concerns. It also serves to illustrate once again the classic observation of veteran journalist John Daffron: .‘‘There is usually leu to Virginia politics than meets the eye.”

Mrs. Edith Jackson killed two snakes, one with a rifle blast, that invaded Mrs. Francis Doyle’s bird feeding stations in Amissville. Susie the dog, with back turned, indicates her distaste at the bodies hoisted on Mrs. Jackson’s pitchfork. Snakes Ambushed News travelled through Amissville’s bird population this winter that Mrs. Frances Doyle served free seed dinners in her back yard. Apparently local black snakes interested in snacking on fresh, well-fed birds also got the word because last Wednesday, Mrs. Edith Jackson surprised two snakes lying in wait for unsuspecting birds. Mrs. Doyle kept her feeders full during the long, hard winter and used over 100 pounds of seed. She attracted literally flocks of hungry birds to feeding stations built like miniature houses and stuck on tall poles, well out of the reach of prowling cats and other fourfooted predators. But she hadn’t bargained on snake attacks. Last Wednesday, she I CUNT 1 EASTWOOD 4 FRI-SAT-SUN Spend the nhe with a couple of cheer leaders! "Cheerleaders plus “Revenge of Cheerleaders" Opens 8/Show &30 glanced out of her kitchen window and saw a large black snake making itself comfortable in one of the bird houses. Armed with a can of gasoline, Edith Jackson was dispatched to deal with the intruder. There was no contest. Mrs. Jackson calmly sprinkled gasoline on the snake and it died. But a few minutes later, another, even bigger, black snake was spotted making its way down a tree limb overhanging a second bird house. Realizing gasoline wouldn’t work with a snake above her and out in the open, Mrs. Jackson grabbed a rifle. “Edith hit that snake with only one shot,” reported Mrs. Doyle. According to Mrs. Jackson, she has shot before but not regularly. However, it was obvious from seeing the shot distance, and the remains of thb. dead snake, that more was involved than just blind luck. It had to be skill. Standing approximately 30 yards away, Mrs. Jackson blasted the reptile’s head off on her first try. Edith Jackson’s reputation as another Annie Oakley must have spread. There were no further snake attacks. Park Visitors Up Visitors to Shenandoah National Park during April ! totaled 312,700 for an increase of 20.5 per cent over April a year ago, when 259,500 people entered the Park. The 1977 calendar year also shows a visitation increase of 11.8 per cent when 610,900 visited in comparison to 546,200 the previous year. Weather statistics from Big Meadows show the maximum temperature as 78 degrees and the minimum, 14. Precipitation measured 2.23 inches and there was .5 inch of snowfall. USED CAR SAIE NOW IN FULL GEAR/ GOOD# LOW FUEL CONSUMING #"« USED CARS / TIRES-BATTERIES Gas and Oil Groceries Va. State Insp. Station Sm vs fir ■ Tim Up 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICF FLINT HILL GARAGE Phone 675-3252 Flint Hill, Va Used Dealer 3824 Huntly Highlights Bessie M. Parks Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Orley Seal and her sister, Mrs. Williams of Front* Royal, visited Mrs. Hilda Royston in Boyce. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Easton and family visited Mr. and Mrs. James Shaver in Woodbridge Saturday and that afternoon Debbra attended the wedding of her friend, Miss Kimberly Houser, to Mark Bowers, while her parents and brothers Richard and Delmas, visited Mr. and Mrs. James Shaver, Jr., in Lorton. Sunday the Eastons called on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Easton in Springfield. Willie B. Mills (Buster) continues in Warren Memorial Hospital. Visitors in the Mills home during the weekend were Miss Tamm re Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris, Jr. of Manassas; Mrs. Joellen Barb and son Michael; and Glen Williams of Chester Gap. Scout Leaders Meet The Girl Scout Service Unit Committee will meet at the home of Helen Holschuh near Castleton on May 17 at 10 a.m. All adult leaders are urged to attend. Flint Hill The WMS of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet May 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Earl Duvall. The Flint Hill Homemakers Club will meet May 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Gavor Foster. Mrs. June Clark Mr. and Mrs. James Bullion of Silver Spring, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Asher Lohman of Arlington visited Mrs. Marcia Bullion Saturday. Miss Bonnie Brown of Silver Spring, Md. spent Mother’s Day with her mother, Mrs. Henry Brown and Miss Elva Bruce. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown and Tanya, Mrs. Ralph Brown, Mrs. Earl Wayland and Mrs. Mabel Gore. Mother’s Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners included Mayor and Mrs. Charles Grizzle of Fredericksburg and Mr. and Mrs. Weldow Cline of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Jennifer with Miss Judi Atkins of Sperryville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelley in Glen Campbell, Pa. Saturday Mrs. Virginia Jenkins and Mrs. Buster Hitt visited Mrs. Margaret Butler in Oak Springs Nursing Home, Warrenton. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Gordan Jenkins and family of Frederick, Md. and Miss Janet Level of Culpeper were dinner guests of the Buster Hitt family. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson visited Mrs. Mary Carder in Culpeper Sunday. Saturday they met Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wise of Harrisonburg in New Market for lunch at the Southern Kitchen. Mrs. J. M. O’Bannon, Misses Beth and Martha Lou O’Bannon were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lanson Pankey and Mrs. R. L. Rudasill in Richmond. They celebrated Mrs. News Of Woodville Rudasill’s birthday as well as Mother’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bayne and family of Culpeper, Mrs. K. P. Grigsby and Mrs. Paul Grigsby of Castleton were Mother’s Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burice. Mrs. Grigsby remained for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brown and Mrs. Beulah Armentrout of Front Royal, Mrs. John Creel of Culpeper and Mrs. Roger Lohr of Orange were dinner guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland. Sunday Mrs. Wayland visited Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal in Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Beard and Mrs. Mae Corbin of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hawkins of Sperryville, the Rodney Vest family and Bobby Foster were Mother’s Day dinner guests of Mrs. Ashby Butler. Mrs. Corbin remained for a longer visit with her daughter, Mrs. Butler. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood and Henry B. and Mrs. Henry Wood attended the Re-enactment of the Civil War battle in New Market Sunday. I he Woodville Homemakers Club met with Mrs. Betty Wood Tuesday evening. Mrs. Nancy Secrist gave a program on Nutrition. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Manwaring, Jenny and Mike, Kerry Grigsby and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Manwaring, Gina and Lisa enjoyed a Mother’s Day picnic Sunday at the Jim Mrs. Sally Laing, Mrs. Kit Moorefield and Mrs. Russie Miller demonstrate the action which will take place at the upcoming oral and skin cancer clinic scheduled for Saturday, May 21 at the local elementary school. The guinea pig is the Rev. Jennings Hobson III. His check up showed his condition excellent. The clinic is free to residents of Rappahannock and all are urged to take advantage of this service provided through funds from the Rappahannock Unit, American Caner Society. * Manwanng nome. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler of McLean and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butler of Huntly were visitors Sunday of Mrs. Amos Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Halloway of Beanerland were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt. Saturday Mrs. Clark and Misty joined Mrs. Verna Heisey, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Heisey and Mrs. Paul Kibler of Washington Boro, Pa. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Collier Fox in Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Jenkins celebrated their twenty-third anniversary recently with a dinner at the home of their daughter. Dee Dee Creel in Culpeper. Present with Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins and family were Curtis Morgan, Michael and Danny Creel, John Henry Fincham and Joyce Jenkins of Sperryville. Saturday visitors of Ms. Creel were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jenkins and Dwayne and Wanda Mann of Sperryville. LIBERAL TRADE-IN FREE DEMONSTRATIONS 5 forward speeds & reverse. • Sealed chain & gear transmission. Optional electric starter. Floating cutter suspension. • 5 HP, 8 HP or 10 HP. • 26 "or 30 "cuts. J.A. Swan Chestnut Forks Tennis Club Rt. 605, Warrenton has something new for you! 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Supervisors Begin Budget Work {continued from Page 1) than the parents influence the child," added Norton. Cleric Ned Jones asked if a child can re-enter the program once he is withdrawn. Norton said he wasn’t sure of the state regulations. “We’ll have to play it by ear.” “This is quite a concern of ours,” interjected School Board member Beverly Massie. She informed the Supervisors that a child, once enrolled, can only be absent for 15 consecutive days before state funds for that child are cut off. School Board Chairman Montague said kindergarten enrollment may go down after parents get tired of getting small children off to school during the winter. Then the county would suffer a loss of state funds for education. “I think this makes the law most inequitable.” Montague said conceivably enrollment could drop to where only one teacher would be required while the county would be stuck with contracts for two teachers. Norton noted that due to kindergarten, Rappahannock would receive an increased percentage of state funds compared to local funds used for education. He said the projected budget was based on 56 per cent state funds and 44 per cent local. ‘‘How do our salaries compare to those offered by surrounding counties?” asked Luke. Norton answered that other localities paid teachers from $200 to $600 higher than Rappahannock. Beginning salaries are more out of line than those at the top of the scale, said Norton. To correct this, the School Board put more emphasis on the bottom of the scale this year, resulting in a “much more equitable salary schedule than we’ve ever presented to you before,” Norton told the Supervisors. He added that there was still a difference between the increases granted teachers, with some getting more than five per cent raises and some leSS. ' • ' * «"• • • Luke interjected that those at the top of the fourteenstep scale received 3.1 per cent increases, those at the bottom, 6.25 per cent increases. Norton warned the Board against any cuts in the school budget. The State Legislature has set educational funding per child at S825 for the coming year, he said. The proposed Rappahannock budget allows only S815. Norton said the law allows a locality to go below the level set by the state if all the standards of quality are met. “We may be taking a big risk in going below $825. If we do not meet all the quality standards and fund below $825, we will have to return the state’s share of the difference between the funding levels,” said Norton. “Special Education standards worry me most,” he continued. Norton explained that both the state and federal governments require that localities provide an “appropriate” education for each child. Rural systems can’t provide specialized programs for each type of handicap. That is why Rappahannock is involved with the regional school, he said. Handicapped between the ages of two and 21 are covered by the law, said Norton. A regional instructor is working with special education pre-schoolers in the county, he said. “This is helpful but costly.” If Rappahannock does not provide an adequate program for the handicapped, the state could claim that the county is not meeting the standards of quality, Norton said. “This worries me most. I’m more concerned about special education than any other standard we have.” Cutting the school budget would place the county in double jeopardy, Norton warned. Not only would a budget cut further reduce funding below the S825 per child level established by the Legislature, but less local funds will also mean less state funds, he said. Norton also asked the Supervisors for action on the school budget as soon as possible, so that the teachers needed to fill ten existing vacancies could be offered firm contracts. Although the School Board has sent out letters of appointment, agreements aren’t binding until a definite salary is established. Luke told Norton that the Supervisors had not had time to go over the entire budget, since it had been received Thursday morning. However, he assured Norton that he anticipated only “minor adjustments” with no cuts in the salary scale. The Board members had little comment on the proposed Chapter 10 budget presented by George Muth and Howard Leiberman, new executive director for mental health. According to Muth, the proposed Chapter 10 budget represents an increase of $464 in county funds over the last two years. Lieberman told the Supervisors that he expects Chapter 10 to become more active in Rappahannock in the future. The mental health clinic currently operates a half day a week in Washington with a program serving 50 county citizens, he said. “Hopefully, it will be able to expand some,” Lieberman added. He noted' that a nutritional service was begun in 'the past year. “Services are actually rather limited in the county,” said Leiberman. He attributed this to infrequent requests for the service. School Superintendent Norton informed the Board that psychiatric, psychological and speech therapy services were supplied totally or in part by Chapter 10. The Supervisors had few questions for either Muth or Leiberman, but later in the meeting, during a lengthy executive session, a reported “majority vote” was taken authorizing Chairman Luke to write to Chapter 10 Mental Health and Retardation, protesting the way the nutritional program got started in the county. Luke explained later that a majority of the Supervisors objected to funding for the weekly senior citizen nutrition program which appears in the county’s public assistance budget for this year. During the past year, a nutrtion program, using no county money, was begun by the Area Agency. The county’s share of funding is supplied by donations from participants. In the Public Assistance budget for next year, the purchased services Public Auction Sat., May 14,10:30 D.S.T. Farm located on Route 211, 2V£ miles West of Amissville, Va. 1 C-Farmall Tractor w/Plow & Cultivator 1 M-Farmall Tractor w/Blade 11nternational 45 Haybaler 1 '66 Ford Pickup Truck 1 '47 Ford 2-ton Truck 1 Lot of horse-drawn equipment i i*orn dneuer 1 Cider Mill 1 Lot of Harness 1 Lot of Lumber 1 Horse-drawn Corn Cuner 1 Cut-off Saw 1 Disk Harrow 1 Spike Tooth Harrow 1 Ensilage Cutter 2 Old Cars 4 Buggy Tongues 1 Hay Fork 2 Pie Safes * 10 Stands Bee Hives 2 Drills Many other items too numerous to mention. Ownar Emerson Smith Terms: Cash Auctioneer WXiur Shumate Not responsUe for accidents. Lunch served by Amissvitte Ladies Auxiliary. category includes $1634 to cover meals for 20 indigent participants in the ' senior citizen nutrition program. Welfare Director Elizabeth Buntin noted that the $1634 included only donated and federal funds with no local money involved. Panther Tales Hi there. . .it’s been a long time since the last Panther Tales was issued so we’ve got a lot to catch up on. As you know the students here at RCHS have started on the last leg of their journey towards a brighter career in the year 1976-77. (In other words, school’s almost out!) And everything is coming to a close. “Charley’s Aunt” was presented last week at the high school and had excellent reviews. Early this week we received a visit from the 7th grades who were taken on the grand tour in preparation for their enrollment here next vear. Sportswise we’re doing well. At the district track meet Saturday those who placed in their respective fields were Lynnell Prudhum and Janelle Prudhum; Janelle placing second in the 100 yard dash and winning the 440 run, setting a new district record time of 60.4. Others placing were Natalie Swindler; Eleanor Phillips, the mile relay team consisting of Dawn Keithley, Janice Aylor, Wendy Jenkins and Janelle Purdhum. The relay team placed fourth and had a new school record of 4.24. The men did equally well with Curtis Nichols in third place in the 440 and Fred Frye fifth in the 100 yard dash. Both of them will represent Rappahannock this Friday in the Regionals. Go get ’em, boys! Baseball also looks good. We defeated RMA 17 to 1 and there are more games, the last home game being Friday the 13th. Come out and support your team. They’ll appreciate it a lot. At this game the senior class prizes will be awarded. They are a CB; a digital AM-FM clock radio; a Trimlite Instamatic camera and a $25 Savings Bond. It’s been a busy week. ^ mm i ■.•■■ii “Thank You for Your Patronage.” 14th Anniversary | Sale Thurs.-Fri.-Sat., May 12-13-14 WEDDING BANDS Complete Inventory Your Choice 30% off HOLLOWARE By TOWLE &ONEDIA Complete Inventory Your Choice 30% off LADIES' JEWELRY Complete Inventory Your Choice 25% off WATCHES Ladies'& Men's Choice 20% Off DIAMONDS Complete Inventory Your Choice 30% off BIRTHSTONE RINGS Ladies— Men's—Boys'—Girls Complete Inventory 30% off Your Choice PIERCED EARRINGS Complete Inventory Your Choice 25% off SAMSONITE LUGGAGE Complete Inventory SSL 20% off Buy Now and Save - for the Bride or Graduate/ (MV TtMB MONT KOVAL. VIRGINIA Master Charge Bank American! No Carrying or i Service Charge ‘ ♦Cash ♦Credit ♦Layaway Mon.-Thur*. A Sat. 9am -5pm Fri. 9am - 9pm Washington 4-H gardeners Tara Fisher, Jerry Poehler, Bobby Smoot and Jim Racer received expert instruction from Ervin Sisk in putting in their garden plot last week. The project is an example of community spirit—Peter and Joyce Kramer donated the garden site with materials and labor supplied by Rapp Owings, the Coop, Country Cupboards, Miss Ruby Jenkins, Bill Lyne, Brad Fisher and Jim Secrist. (McCullough photo) Supervisors Deny Request (Continued from Page 1) no way of measuring the development potential of the 49 subdivisions and 1,078 lots already platted, since the county didn’t know what, if anything, had been built on those lots to date. “If you follow..the wishes of your constituents, some sort of solution must be devised,” Irwin told the Board. Luke said that the question of the county’s need for a Comprehensive Plan had come before the Planning Commission almost three years ago but at that time had been voted down with only Luke in favor. Rappahannock, like many other jurisdictions, is now in a situation of “crisis management...on the defensive because they didn’t responded Supervisor Wood. Those who live in the villages might not want the villages to develop, he added. “These are the sort of decisions that should be addressed in a Comprehensive Plan,” said Irwin. He told the Supervisors that his communications with the county Planning Commission indicated the Planners were unsure of just what the Supervisors wanted from them—whether to begin work on a Comprehensive Plan or not. Luke responded that Planning Commission Chairman Herbert Barksdale had informed him that the Planners wanted a joint meeting with the Board in order to get a sense of direction. Later in the opportunity to speak in favor of a moratorium. “I agree that so many counties are caught up in problems because they didn't plan ahead of time,” he said. Dennis explained that justification of the moratorium request was based on capital improvements. Development demands increased services—more roads, sewers, schools and fire, rescue and police protection. He advised the Board to enact a moratorium on subdivisions until a means of paying for the additional services was found. “I’d like to leave you with one thought,” said Phil Irwin. “The next subdivision can be upon us at any time.” Washington Carnival > Opens May 25 Carnival season will be initiated by the Washington Volunteers on Wednesday, May 25 when they will open their annual four-night fund raising carnival. The event continues through Saturday, May 28 at the Washington carnival grounds located near the town. The pace is changed and the grand parade is scheduled for Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. Floats, marching units, majorettes, fire and rescue equipment, comics and many, many more entries will be in the line of parade. Thursday is special ticket night when tickets purchased for $3 in advance will allow children as many rides as they wish. Tickets are good for Thursday night only, and will be available from local merchants. A door prize will be given away at 11 p.m. A Carnival Queen will be crowned Friday evening and she will act as Honorary Fire Chief for the coming year, appearing in parades and other functions as a representative of Washington Fire Department and Kescue Squad. Contestants include Althea Atkins, DeeDee Grant, and Janet Alther. Highlighting ^activities Saturday evening will Tie the awarding of prizes. Volunteers are needed to work in the booths and stands and baked goods are needed for the food stand. Anyone who is willing to assist may contact Jennings Hobson or Ruth Gark at Washington. The residents of Hampton District are requested to contribute a pie, cake or other similar confection for the food stand. If you are not contacted you may call any member of the Washington Ladies Auxiliary or Mrs. Gark. The carnival is a clean, wholesome activity with a twofold purpose; that of raising funds for the operation of the fire and rescue groups and for community association, fun and excitement for all who attend. Please do. FAKtMKIt MVKSTIM K i:\niA\(ii;. i\r. 364-1566 Marshall, Vs. 22115 364-1567 Saturday, May 14 HORSE and TACK SALE Tack sold at 11 a.m. - Horse Sale At 1 pjn. Tuesday, May 17 STATE GRADED FED CATTLE SALE 1 p.m. Thursday Evening/May 19 STATE GRADED YEARLING SALE-7 p.m. Over 1000 Head ^ocated on Route 55 approximately mile east of Marshall plan ahead,” said Luke. “We should have been looking al the village concept” in addition to examining county ordinances, be contended. “If a Comprehensive Plan is going to be done before 1980, it’s going to be a very fastdone thing.” One good thing about the proposed Mountain Slopes subdivision is that it is located on the outskirts of Flint Hill, rather than in the center of farm land, said Supervisor Butch Eastham. No decision has been reached as yet on whether the county wants to guide growth into and around villages, meeting, the Supervisors agreed to schedule such a meeting, with the date to be announced later. Returning to the question of the moratorium, Luke told Irwin that the Board’s consensus appeared to be not to act on the RLEP request but to take it tinder advisement. “I don’t think we can stop a subdivision if it’s in s compliance with the law,” : said Supervisor Dick Latham, in reference to the proposed Flint Hill development. “We don’t want to leave ourselves open to suit.” Bob Dennis took one final Stack up Your Savings Certificates of Deposit We pay 650 % On Certificates, of Deposit Few investments can earn as much as the guaranteed safe return on our 3-year, $1,000 certificates of deposit. They are the. best parking place for the money you can invest for a 3-year period. 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Scouts Clean Up Litter The road from Amissville to Viewtown is a nicer place to travel since April 30 when the Cub Scouts and Weblos of Pack 50 at Amissville conducted their annual roadside trash campaign. They filled a Highway Department dump truck with trash, the usual bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. scout leaders and parents acted as monitors and flag people and volunteers assisted with trash handling and truck driving. Caution signs aided in traffic control also. The boys worked from 8 a.m. until two in the afternoon. Pack 50, sponsored by the Amissville United Methodist Church, participates annually in the litter control project They were delighted with refreshments given them at Barron’s Store, Viewtown by Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Barron when they stopped for a picnic lunch. participating in the cleanup were Marty Hitt, Roland Fontaine, Charles Baldwin, Rodney Sealock, Todd Sealock, John Early, Warren Ellis, Brett Anderson and Henry Rodgers. Among the volunteers were Lynn Anderson, Lee Anderson and Michael Fontaine of Troop 50 Boy Scouts. Buzz Fontaine, John Early and Marty Hitt take a break from their chore last Saturday. They were a part of the Amissville Club Scouts and Weblos who conducted a roadside clean-up campaign on Route 642 to Viewtown from Amissville. Piano Recital Planned Donna Faye Cannon, student of Mrs. Wilhelmina B. Amiss, Culpeper, will give her graduate piano recital in the auditorium of Rappahannock Elementary School, Sunday, May 15 at 4 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Donna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cannon is a graduating Senior at Rappahannock County High School and will attend Madison College in the fall. She has won a National Piano Guild Certificate for 6 years and this year her high school diploma in music. Her program will include BachPrelude and Fugue no. IX W. T. C., Beethoven-Sonata Op. 10 no. 1, Liszt-Consolations no. VI, Chopin-Nocturne, Rachmaninoff-Theme Variation of Paganini, Mokrejs-Valcik. General District Court Cases Woodie Virgil Tiller, Woodbridge, fishing without a license. $50 fine, $13 court costs. Also fishing without a trout license. $50 fine, Game Warden Bankston. Charles L. Gallihugh, Sperryville, unlawful disposition of motor vehicle. Continued to May 20, 1977. John William Carter, Washington, reckless driving (accident) on 4-16-77. $50 fine and $18 court costs. Troopq^Baines. Ronald Lee Shiflett, Bridgewater, speeding 80-55 (MR). $75 fine and $18 court costs. Trooper Baines. John Samuel Cliffton, Sperryville, driving with suspended license on 3-5-77. Dismissed. Richard C. Williams, Haymarket, calibration and correction. $15 fine and $18 court costs. Donald Gene Jenkins, Washington, calibration and correction, dismissed. Patricia Jean Allen, Goochland, speeding 68-55 (MR) on 3-21-77. Fined $20, Picnic The Rappahannock County Garden Club will meet at 12 noon Wednesday 18 May at the Recreation Center shelter. This will be an opportunity for all members and guests to see the landscaping and planting done in the past year by Mrs. Williamson’s Community Improvement committee. Members should bring a brown-bag lunch and labeled plants to exchange. Reunion Dance The Annual Reunion Dance for the George Washington Carver Regional High School will be held on Saturday May 28,1977 at the Fauquier County National Guard Armory Warrenton, Virginia. For tickets call Marie Davis 675-3602. Special treat for the Class of “57” who will be Celebrating their 20th Anniversary. COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply 'V Hardware • Paint Mlwork - Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO JNa ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phora 347-1400 $18 court costs. Trooper Baines. John Smith Browning, Flint Hill, failure to yield right-of-way, (accident). Dismissed. Guy Albert Worstall, Richlands, speeding 70-55 (MR) on 4-10-77. $25 fine and $18 court costs. Trooper Baines. Also driving with expired license. $10 fine. Steven Richard Bernards, Warrenton, spe^flinfc 67-35 (MR) on 4-9-7720 Mne atfll $18 court costs. Trooper Baines. Josephine Marie Morton, Arlington, speeding 70-55 on 4-9-77. $25 fine and $18 court costs. Trooper Baines. William Eugene Silvious, Luray, speeding 68-55 (MR) on 3-25-77. $20 fine and $18 court costs. Trooper Baines. Lawrence Robert Bogert, Hackensack, New Jersey, speeding 66-55 (MR). $20 fine and $18 costs. Trooper Baines. Kathryn Lucille Skinner, Annandale, speeding 75-55 (MR) on 3-25-77. $50 fine and $18 costs. Trooper Baines. Susan Veronica Kiser, Chester Gap, speeding 66-55, pace. $20 fine and $18 costs. Trooper Baines. John Maurice O’Bannon, Richmond, speeding 72-55 (iy(R),an 4-9-77. $30 fine and *$.18 cosis. UrooiJer Baines. Michael Robert Hilker, Winchester, speeding 65-55 (MR) on 3-25-77. $15 fine and $18 costs. Trooper Baines. Henry George Diaz, Arlington, speeding 66-55 (MR) on 3-25-77. $20 fine and $18 costs. Trooper Baines. Richard Thomas Caulfield, Harrisonburg, postponed to 5-17-77. Clarence Lee Grigsby, Castleton, defective tires (accident). S25 fine and $18 costs. Trooper Baines. Blanche Elaine Jones, Culpeper, postponed to 5-1777. Isaac Sagie, Reston, speeding 70-55 (MR) on 4-1077. $25 fine and $18 costs. Trooper Baines. John Charles Talbert, Falmouth, driving while intoxicated (DVVl) and reckless driving on 4-22-77. DWI nolle prose by arresting deputy Hawkins. Reckless driving reduced to improper driving. $25 fine and $18 costs. Milton Russell Jordan, Flint Hill, curse and abuse charges brought by Howard Jones. Dismissed on motion of complainting witness who was charged $18 costs. WASHINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL CARNIVAL Wednesday— Saturday ^ MAY 25-26-27-28 j WEDNESDAY: GRAND PARADE Beginning at 6 p.m. THURSDAY: DOOR PRIZE GIVEN Special Ticket Bonus l FRIDAY: CROWNING of Honorary Fire Chief ^Saturday: PRIZES AWARDED + * 8 BIG RIDES on the MIDWAY by Old Dominion Amusement Co. ★★ ★★ GAMES - FUN - ENTERTAINMENT BRING the ENTIRE FAMILY WASHINGTON CARNIVAL GROUNDS _Washington, Va. New Camping Permit Available ivuueri n. jaiuu^cu, Superintendent of Shenandoah National Park, announced today that a newly designed backcountry camping permit will soon be available at Shenandoah and at all other National Park System areas which allow backcountry camping. “These new permits will greatly reduce the amount of time that Park personnel presently spend compiling data associated with the location of camps, the numbers of people, the length of stay, etc., as a centrally-located Park Service office will be able to compile these data from copies of the completed permits. Computer analysis of this backcountry use data will quantify travel patterns and pinpoint the principal use areas.” Mr. Jacobsen said this information will be used in the formulation of appropriate management procedures necessary to protect the Park’s backcountry and wilderness resources. “The nearly 100,000 backcountry user nights recorded last year ranks Shenandoah well above any other National Park System area in the number of backcountry campers per acre of parkland.” Superintendent Jacobsen said this new backcountry camping permit will continue to be available by mail, that it will be available only during daylight hours to visitors applying in person at Park entrance stations, Visitor Centers, campgrounds and at Park Headquarters. Superintendent Jacobsen urged careful advance planning prior to each overnight backcountry trip and recommended that permits be requested by telephone (703-999-2241) or by mail from Park Headquarters at Luray, Virginia 22835. All requests should include the camper’s name and address, the nights he-she will camp in the Park, the planned entry and exit points in the backcountry, the planned location of each backcountry camp, and the total number of people who will be in the camping party. Trail maps and hiking books are available from the Shenandoah Natural History Association, c-o Shenandoah National Park, Luray, Virginia 22835. Further information concerning backcountry camping may be obtained by writing to the Park or by calling 703-9992241. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Saturday, May 21, 1977 Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Located in Flint Hill, Virginia on Route 522. Personal property from the estate of the late Grover C. Poston. Brass double bed Spool bed 2 Half beds Double bed Lot of bed clothing new 6 used 2 Cedar chests Old oak dresser with mirror Dresser with oval mirror Mirrored dresser with stool Chest on chest of drawers Two-level oak stand Old oak chest of drawers Very old large chest of drawers Maple night stand Lot of old pictures & frames Metal storage cabinet Lot of book stands Living room suite 3 Wicker chairs High back rocking chair Old padded rocking chair Desk and chair set Seth Thomas chime dock Plymouth wind-up dock Black b White Motorola Television Lamp and bookstand combination Foltfing maple bookrack & chair set Dining Room state Singer electric/treadle sewing machine Lot of new fabric Lot of primed feedsacks Lot of sewing accessories & notions Old porcelain-lined icebox Apartment-size gas range Wood range Eureka portable electric range Maytag washing machine Cast iron stove with piano doors Large steamer chest Lot of foot lockers Lot of folding wooden chairs with footstools Very old Edteon Victrote with records Record player with stand & records Okt upright radio Small upright piano with stool tot of music books & sheet music Old Meyer flute Lot of old books of aI kinds Stamp colection and books Rare old coffee grinder Lloyd's combination signal lamp Old carving set with stag handes 2 Wooden trays Set of old wood planes 2 Butter printers Pewter tea set Brass and glass bels Set old hanging scales Glass butter chum Wooden butter chum Set of old iron cooking pots Lot of oil lamps and shades Several old walking canes Lot of stone and old glass jars Lot of old pitchers and vases ♦ Lot of (fishes, glassware, and crystal Lot of cooking utensils Lot of canned goods Lot of buckets, tubs, and baskets Lot of yard and garden tools Old push plow Old wood and metal wheelbarrows Several large metal milk cans Wooden keg Metal barrels Several electric motors WWI brass shell casings 2 Wagon wheels Lot of old 3-inch plank flooring Tongue & groove flooring 3 Yard size metal gates Lot of wire fencing Many, many items too numerous to mention TERMS: Cash OWNER: Frank B. Huff Lunch will be served. Estate of the late Grover C. Poston Not responsible for accidents on the premises. Sale conducted by John Walker Jenkins Auctioneering Service National .home improvement 820 OFF Provincial-style pre-hung aluminum storm/screen door Was HA 88 $94.95 i ^ Slide tempered glass insert up or down for insulation or ventilation. Left or right hinged. Weatherstripping. Available in white or brown. 76041 $40 OFF Kenmore® dishwasher with forced-air drying w.. $01095 #259.95 “ JForced-air drying helps prevent spots. 2level washing action for thorough cleaning. Power Miser switch helps save energy when in use. No pre-rinsing! Touch of Tenderness carpet at 19% off 868 Was *10.79 ■q. 7<L Choose from IS bright, lively colors. Sculptured nylon pile. Jute back. Uur lowest pnce in 1977 for any llV&-ga. chain-link fence outfits Sears regular low price 979.,. Outfits include 1%-in. outside diameter line posts, fabric, top rail, post caps and tie wires. 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Mrs* Lillard A funeral for Mrs. Hattie Frances Lillard of Flint Hill was held Wednesday in the Geest Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Malcolm Maples. Burial followed in the Etlan Cemetery. Mrs. Lillard, 85, widow of Wilbert Lillard, died May 9, 1977 at the Prince William Hospital in Manassas. A native of Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late Seth Jenkins and Martha Dodson Jenkins. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ralston Jenkins of Etlan, Mrs. Charles Hickerson and Mrs. Granville Hudson, both of Flint Hill; two sons, Charlie Lillard of' Flint Hill and Harry C. Lillard of Manassas; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Berry of Remington; 26 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be William Wade, Lynwood Lillard, Randolph Jenkins, Larry Clark, Odie Herndon, Steven Lillard, Earl Lillard and Jackie Lillard. Mrs. Freeman Mrs. Mary Frances Freeman, 64, of Washington died May 1, 1977 at her home. A native of Rappahannock County she was the daughter of the late, George and Lily Catherine Venie Hughes. She was a member of the Promise Land Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Reuben C Freeman; four daughters, Mrs. Mabel Glasker, Ms. Deloris Freeman, Ms. Sallie Anne Freeman and Mrs. Lily E. Clanagan; two sons, James A. Freeman of Falls Church and Walter C. Freeman; a foster sister Ms. Jackie M. Porter; a foster brother, Leroy Porter, Jr. of Falls Church; ten grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Promise Land Baptist Church with the Rev. John Pendleton officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery. Jason Tharp Jason Russell Tharp, infant son of James R. Tharp and Elaine Cameron Tharp of Castieton, died May 3, 1977 in University ofVirginia Hospital, Charlottesville. A funeral service was conducted Friday from the chapel of the Maddox Funeral home by the Rev. Irving Johnson and the Rev. L. D. Savage. Interment was in the Williams family cemetery at Chester Gap. The infant was born in Warren Memorial Hospital April 14, 1977. Surviving with the parents are the maternal grandfather, Albert Cameron of Chester Gap and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tharp of Castieton. 1977 in University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Boston News Mrs. Marie Atkins Those spending Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David Smoot and family were Mr. and Mrs. William Smoot, Danny and David of Clearbrook, Mrs. Edward Baker, Bonnie and Cary and Miss Barbara Nelson of Reva, Wayne Baker of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Jenkins and daughters of Snerrwille. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyd and daughters enjoyed Mother’s Day with Mrs. Sarah Coats in Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cave and Tanya, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and Peggy were luncheon guests Mother’s Day of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cave in Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hawkins entertained their mothers, Mrs. Ertha Hawkins and Mrs. Ruth Lillard with a tour Sunday over Skyline Drive. Visiting Rev. W. B. Dennis during the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dennis and Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie Beddingfield of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dennis and family of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Deal 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 FUNERAL HOME, INC PRIVATE AMBULANCE CEMETERY MEMORIALS 405 Sperryville Road 825-0395 Culpeper, Va. of Arlington spent the weekend with Clifton Naide at “Country Place”. Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines and sons were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jett and Betty Jean of Fredericksburg. Henry Jenkins, following a stay in Prince William Hospital, is recuperating at the home of his daughter and I son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bawkey in Manassas. Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Marshall of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill, Mary and Linda and Mrs. Edna Payne of Woodville were Mother’s Day luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd in Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins of Culpeper and the Rev. Percy Bane were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Terry, Leslie III, and Mitchell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jenkins and family in Luray. Cpl. Paul S. Fincham of Camp LeJune, N. C. spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. John Lamb and family and also visited his grandmother, Mrs. Blanch Fincham in Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Settle of Culpeper were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDaniel. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powers and granddaughter, Julie and Mrs. Brice Biggers, accompanied by Farrell Payne, Mrs. John Hixson and Charles of Culpeper, were Mother’s Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mattison and Scott in Fredericksburg. Mother’s Day luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill were Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Thornhill, David, Debbie and Kevin of Manassas, Dennis Greaver of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Gordan Thornhill and Melanie and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan. Miss Carol Sue Fincham of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Meredith of Etlan were Mother’s Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham. Mr. and Mrs. Connor Jenkins entertained for Mother’s Day having as guests George Jenkins pf MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Mercury NEW MARKET, VA. 75 Used Cars & Trucks in stock at all times Robert 6. Derma - Local Sales Rapt' Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jenkins and Peggy of Fairfax, Mrs. Roy Atkins and Beverly Sue of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jenkins of Luray, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Racer, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins and family, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Dodson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Keys. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele and Michael were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. Those gathering on Mother’s Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Jenkins were Miss Linda Billing and John Kiser of Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jett and Betty Jean of Fredericksburg, Mrs. Charles Jenkins, Bill, Wendy and Lisa of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Jenkins and Randy, Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines, Tommy and Stewart. Mrs. Gaines and Mrs. Jenkins visited Mrs. Roy Sisk in Warren Memorial Hospital Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hensley and Mrs. Gladys Schlosser entertained for Mother’s Day and birthday celebration having as guests, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hopkins of Remington, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Brown and Robbie and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hensley, Susan and Trey. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy for Mother’s Day were Robert Kennedy of Lynchburg and Mr. and Mrs. John Coates and Mrs. James Minnis and Chris of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. George Butler were entertained for lunch on Mother’s Day by their son and daughter-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. George Butler, Jr. of Culpeper. EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE Large Display of Nationally Known Brands, Imported Orientals, also Remnants, featuring... BARWICK, PATCRAFT, MASLAND, MOHAWK and ALEXANDER SMITH Wa/l-to- Wall Carpet Installations Residential or Commercial Expert Rug Cleaning CUSTOM DRAPERIES AND SUP COVERS MADE LOCALLY CUSTOM AND STOCK WINDOW SHADES VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL For "Shop at Home Service" Rt 211, Aminvfle 937-4404 HE N. Main St, Culpeper AMISSVILLE STORE Sill (Culpeper Nos.! 5112 AMtSSVHJI STORE CULPEPER STORE f Warrantor) No.) . % ... , (CulpeperNo.) 347-0400 825-8232 f John McKay, Rappahannock Elementary School fourth grade student in Mrs. Mary Gardner Edmonds’ class, won first place in the Virginia Geographical Society’s map contest. John competed in the individual category of regional maps with other fourth and fifth graders throughout the state. News Of Chester Gap Bessie M. Parks Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bane and son Benjamin spent the weekend in Falls Church, the guests of Mrs. Banes’ mother, Mrs. June Caldow. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kreisher of Front Royal were Mother’s Day dinner guests of their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Fox. Mrs. Gary Cameron of Front Royal was guest of honor at a baby shower in the Chester Gap fire hall Sunday afternoon with some 20 present. Mrs. Doris Williams and Mrs. Ethel Lillard were hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kirby of Warrenton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Williams. Weekend callers were Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Atkins and Mike; the Edward Goransoiis; Mrs. Johnny Heflin and Jennifer; Mrs. Grade Williams and children; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Elliott of Front Royal; Miss Tina Reid of Culpeper; and Roy Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Randall Earley and family spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earley, in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Sam North returned home Monday evening after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Elliott in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Williams, Jonathan and Debra, of Culpeper were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Williams. Harmon Hamblin of Hillcrest Heights, Md., while visiting his mother, Mrs. Flora Rhudy, received call to return home due to the serious injury of his eldest daughter, Sandra, who was taken from Maryland University vicinity to a Baltimore hospital by helicopter. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Holdaway of Sterling spent Sunday with his parents, the Dean Holdaways. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leake and family and Ricky Bywaters visited Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Leake in Sperryville. Visiting Golden Sealock Friday evening were Rolland Stanley, Wayne Miller, Kenny Bly, Don Cook, Billy Pence, Johnny Campbell, Carleton Priest, Lyle Henry, Ira Cook, Jim Heflin, Ed Rudacille and Mr. Johnson, all employees of AVTEX Fibers, Inc., of Front Royal. Benefits Planned There will be a Soul Dinner on May 14 at 4 o’clock in the First Baptist Church dining room. The dinner will benefit the King and Queen Rally and will include chitterlings, pig feet, chicken, potato salad, green beans, rolls, cake or pie. Dinners are $2.50, or $3.00 for delivery. There will be a social in the home of Rose Turner May 14 beginning at 5 P.M. The proceeds will benefit the King and Queen Rally of the First Baptist Church in Washington. The public is urged to attend. Other visitors were, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sealock of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sealock, Rodney and Todd, of Amissville, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sealock of Front Royal. Visitors during the weekend were: Mrs. Shirley Shaffer, Beth and John Brian of Suitland, Md., Mrs. Eartha Corbin and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Sealock and Karen of Falls Church. Saturday the youth of the Chester Gap Baptist Mission met at the church with Martha Alford, Carol and Kim Burke, and Directors Evelyn Burke and Carolyn Leake present. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, the 14th, at 2 o’clock. CHECK WITH US BEFORE YOU BUY! SPRING new car FEVER? HUGE Inventory of NEW Chevro/ets & O/dsmobi/es and New Chevrolet Trucks PIEDMONT' i A 11 f. Chevro/et-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St., Phone 825-2161, Culpeper, Va. Subscribe TODAY to the only newspaper dedicated to reporting on the news and people of Rappahannock County Subscription Rates: Rappahannock and Adjoining Counties Elsewhere in the U. S. *5#0 per yr. *650 per yr. Use this coupon to order your subscription. Fill out and mail to: P. O. Box 38 Washington, Virginia 22747 ■ } » " *v ( ) New ( ) Renewal Name_~ ’ Address __ Rescue Squad The Flint Hill Rescue Squad took Bobby Williams from Flint Hill to Warren Memorial Hospital on May 4 and May 8. Company Three was assisted on house calls by the Flint Hill Squad to Route 643 and Route 729 on May 5 and May 8. On May 4 and May 8, the Flint Hill Fire Company answered fire calls on Route 729 and were called to a brush fire at the Biggs residence in Flint Hill on May 5 and May 2. On May 10, the company responded to a chimney fire at the old Cooksle Farm on Route 211. On May 5, the Washington Rescue Squad transported Charles E. Fortney from the - Rappahannock Clinic to University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Theresa Freeman was taken from her home in Washington to Culpeper Memorial Hospital on May 9. The Washington Fire Company responded to a chimney fire on May 10 at the home of Rev. Grimes on Route 211 near Ben Venue. Amissville Rescue Squad took Mrs. Philip Cherey from her home on Route 622 in Clipper Promoted Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant Maynard A. Clipper Jr., whose wife Edith is the daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Buford Edwards of Amissville, has been promoted to his present rhnk while serving at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N. C. He joined the Marine Corps in July 1953. Culpeper County to Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton on May Sunday night the Amissville Fire Company responded to a fire at the Athey Sisk property on Route 643 where an out building was burning. The same night this unit was called to a transformer fire on the C. R. Walter property on Route 729 near Ben Venue. Mrs. Ruby Pullen of Sperryville was taken by the Chester Gap Rescue Squad from in front of the William Cameron home to Warren Memorial Hospital^Monday evening. ■ffiie, fflinal tribute. CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS DRY CLEAN WHEN YOU CARE.... Fine Fashions and Draperies Our Specialty Professional Tailoring 117 E. Culpeper St. IBehind Leggett's) 825-9475 MCMICM International Fabricate I net it i rto PUNT b IRIS SALE Saturday and Sunday May 7-8, May 14-15, May 21 -22 From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Excellent selection of Garden Plants and Flowers all in individual peat pots 25 c Geraniums, all sizes, in vivid Rosebud Red, White and Fuschia 50c to $2.50 All friends and neighbors are invited to come and enjoy the iris. Light refreshments served. Select now for July digging. New varieties this year. "23T j-Take Rt. 211 to Covington River westt , of Washington, then Rt.622 to Rt. £l4. Follow signs. Verner Jeffers 987-8455

Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. RATES: $2JJ0 for the first 20 words, 10c for each additional word. Box numbers, $1 DO additional FISH A Christian Sarvfca Organization, if you need help, call 987-8200. _tf CULPEPERWOOD PRESERVERS. Quality pressure treated lumber, post, P0'**' stakes, 'dean' pa intable — odor free. Call 703-825-5200. - 5-12k 2?, ,AND °R 50 ACRES plus, Gid Brown Hollow; road frontage on Rt. 622. Owner financed. (703) 527-6989. _5-27k Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel 8i Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347DISTINCTIVE SIGNS—hand painted by local artist, designed and crafted bv COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, 6753294. __ tfk MASONRY CONTRACTOR—Martin Woodward. Stone work a specialty. Basements and foundation, brickwork, fireplaces. For estimate call 987-8824. HORSE PASTURE for rent 12 or more acres. Call Monday 987-8492. -_ tfk 9.- E- Stringfellow Excavation—dra Infields, ponds, basements and road work. 987-8762. 5-12k WANTED—part-time job house cleaning. Trustworthy and experienced. Have own transportation. 937-4968. 5-12k FOR SALE—3 bedroom house on 6% acres. Small pond, fenced pasture. Spectacular View. $48,500. Call 675-3481. ORGANIZING AND REARRANGEMENT work done in homes and businesses, inside and out. 675-3544. 5-12p WANT TO RENT—House suitable for couple. Reasonable rent in exchange for maintenance and repairsor rent only. 938-2382 or 6753353. 5-12p AVAILABLE TO BABY SIT full or part-time. 675-3538. _5-12p HOUSE WANTED to rent in Rappahannock County. Call 675^3625, or after 5 p.m., 9878922. Ask for Frank. 5-5-p Love your antiques! Peerless restoration, refinishing. Prompt attention to detail. ti COUNTRY CUPBOARDS,Washington,-Va. 675,3294. tfk Kitchen Cabinets, furniture, hand painted signs, custom designed and built with pride. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 675-3294. cNOiNE, New S-10 D Wisconsin Rockford clutch, el. st., $650 value for $325. Also TRA 10 D, el. st., little used $200. 364-1841. ■ _5-12k 1975 Datsun 710 wagon, like new, 23,000 miles. Automatic, steel radlals, deluxe trim, AmFm radio $2700. 635-8126. _____5-12p A resident farrier In Rappahannock County.. .Sheree Osborn Horseshoeing and Trimming, Corrective work. 675-3409 prompt service. _6-16p YARD SALE—May 13, 14, 15. 10:30 to 6 at Collis Dodson's on Resettlement Road, Flint Hill. _5-12P FOR RENT WITH OPTION TO BUY large modern building approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of floor space. On lVi acres. U. S. Routes 522 and 211. Now used as restaurant and gift shop. Call 987-2824. 5-26k '68 Ford pick-up F100 '/i ton 360 cc runs well, good condition, recently Va. inspected $975, Jeranium, Box 213, Washington, Va. 5-12p YARD SALE IN CHURCH YARD May 14 across from Sperryville Post Office. Clothes, furniture, dishes, some antiques and miscellaneous items. 5-12p t akd sale—There will be a yard sale on Sat. May 21,10:00 a.m.. Hill at the Recreation Center on Rt. 211 at Washington, Va. for the benefit of the Restoration of Mt. Salem Baptist Church. Various items such as clothing, tools, plants, etc. will be sold. A bake sale will be held with food and drinks being sold. Anyone wishing to contribute items may contact Howard Holschuh at 937-4721 or Mrs. Tom Lee at 675-3551. 5-19k FOR SALE Wheat Straw 6753553. _ 5-12k YARD SALE in Sperryville, 2nd house above Exxon station. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. _5-12k FOR RENT OR LEASE 10 acres, corn land, conveniently located on Fodderstack Road. 675-3626. _5-19k FOR SALE-r-1971 Audi 100 LS, 60,000 miles, new clutch, exhaust and tires. Excellent condition $1600. 635-2652 after 5 p.m. 512k. PERFORMANCE TESTSI* Purebred Angus Bull acto#r wts.,r,l225 days 605 lbs.; 365 days 1015 lbs., frame 4 muscle 4 outstanding bull. Priced for commercial breeders. Newblll Miller, 675-3691. 5-12k ANTIQUES need repair? For reasonable restoration, expert reflnishing, call COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 675 3294. tf EXCAVATION AND DYNAMITING, Canton Construction Corp. Amissvllte, Vo. 937-3521 or 937-4909. 10-24-It £PR, ,RENT' Washington, Virginia near court house — Office Space, large or small will remodel to your requirements. 675-3625. tf G. N. "Joe" Williams, Chester Gap, Va. 635-5903. Contracting. New homes, Remodeling, Cabinets. Quality guaranteed. Local References. CABINETS and furniture, custom designed and built. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS. Washington, Va. 675-3294. tf THE OLD DOMINION REPAIR SERVICE—All types of homes repair, remodeling, additions and reetn. For estimates call 937-5394. 5-19-k THURMAN WHARTON, Flint Hill Plumbing, Heating, Electrical—24 hour emergency service. 675-3407. YOUNG AAAN needed to do caretaker work on farm outside Sperryville in exchange for rent-free cottage. Call Monday 987-8492. . _tf EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MON ECS Corporation. 9878928. tf GORE'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE. Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs. P. O. Box 88, Sperryville, Va., 987-8748. ■_ tfk FOR SALE—Round and sawed locust posts and stakes. >87-8779. tf ROOFING—Gutters and down 1 spoutings. Tinning and roofing 1 if all kinds; Aluminum gutter ind downspout. Roof repair. 1 -all Bill Starks, 675-3630, 1 Washington, Va. • __ 1 SINGER Sewing Machine Sales and Service. Service on all makes. All models <6ioger Sewing Machines at lowest prices. Four guaranteed used Singers In cabinet from $59.50. , Culpeper Sewing Machines, , 128 North Main Street, Culpeper. Phone 825-1896. ! 5-12k 1 Washington, Va. 25 acres located on a ridgeline, mostly wooded, most beautiful view offered for sale In years. Convenient, surveyed. $1350. .owner financing. Newbill Miller, Realtor, 703-675-3091. 5-12k HOUSE WANTED to rent In Rappahannock County. Call SZL36*5! or after 5 p.m., 987W22. Ask for Frank. _5-19-p In MEMORIAM In loving memory of my son, Clifford Junior Woodward, who passed away one year ago. May 17th. A year ago you left us. You did not say goodby. But your parting was sudden. And we'll not question why. You left behind fond memories. For all of us to share. You're sadly missed and we'll hope That we'll meet you up there. Life must go on as we will know, We've learned to bear the pain So on we trod together, Until we meet again. Loving mother, Esther Woodward and sisters and brother In MEMORIAM In loving memory of my husband, Clifford Junior Woodward, who passed away one year ago, May 17th. May brings sad memories of a loved one gone to rest. You'll never be forgotten By the ones who loved you best. God watched you as vou suffered. He knew you had your share; He gently cloCed your weary eyes. And took you In His care. Not being able to say "goodbye", Will always bring regrets; And not being able to stay, by your side until the very last. What we would give to hold your hand, four happy face to see. To hear your voice and see your smile That meant so much to us. Sadly missed by wife, Joan _and children kRT LESSONS Children 8 hru 12, Perspective and _olor, Stilllife, Nature and 'sidewalk" drawing. Details - :all 937-4274 (Amissville) 7 i.m. to 6 p.m. Liz Fries. 5-12p 3IESEL ENG. new 10 HP air :ooled, el. st., $1600 value for ’900. Also same eng. little ised $600. 364-1841. 5-19k Castleton, Va. 35 acres on Thorrtton River. 5 rooms, U/a saths, remodeled 18th century louse. Modern kitchen, vastier, dryer, disposal, Mectric heat, central air :ond., 3 fire places, 2,400 ft. andlng strip. 703-780-2020. 5-19k HORSE & TUCK TRADERS’CORNER m?"" ; "'"".I . ....? HORSES FOR SALE >. . 16 HAND THOROUGHBRED gelding, 7 years, good mover. Call 703-338-6600. APPAL00SA GELDING -15.3 hands, 7 years, with papers. Green, but can jump. 703-687-6873. GENTLE RIDING HORSES large selection. Also good used English and Western tack. Orchard Hill Stables, near Middleburg. Va. 703-554-8255. FIELD HUNTER: 15 hands. 9 years, gelding, super jumper. Moving - must sell. $1500. Call 703-494-1018 after 6 p.m. MORGAN YEARLINGS: 2 registered, superb disposition, excellent 4-H or Pony Club prospect. 703-788-4732 FOR SALE PALOMINO GELDING: 15 hands, aged, gentle. ARABIAN MARE: Grey, 4 years" 14.2 hands, green but quiet. ANGLO-ARABIAN: Gelding, roan, 2 years, 14.3 hands. 703-338-6606 PONIES FOR SALE 1 VERY GENTLE SMALL pony: Gelding, 6 years old. Saddle and bridle included - $50. Call 703338-7554. “PENUCHE” - dark dappled dun gelding, two years old, will mature 13.2 H. Welsh-QH. Excellent conformation and disposition. Has been carefully raised, and is green broken. Shows talent over fences. Loads and clips well. $1,000. 703-338-7211. THOROUGHBRED Registered 14.2 H, with permanent card. Chestnut, eight years. Pony Clubbed at O-Level. Ask for Rosie: 703-3274599. TB - WELSH gray gelding, 14.1 hands, has been shown, evented, hunted and Pony Clubbed ("A” - level). Will take you to the top. $1900-offer. ARAB - WELSH, gray gelding, 13.3 hands. 8 years, green but has potential for “A” shows. Very talented jumper and mover. $1800 - offer. 703-687-6904 PONY, 13.2 hands, 8 years, mare. Hunted, Pony Clubbed, champion at recognized shows. CHESTNUT MARE: 14.2’/: hands. 5 years, shown lightly and done well. Super mover. GREY GELDING: 15 hands. 4 years, showing lightly, always in ribbons. ALL very quiet, attractive, good movers. 703-437-0326 MORSES*PONIES " f WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Horses, ponies, colts, saddles, bridles, etc. Can Orchard Hill Stables. 703-5548255. VANSftTOAiUflS j FOR SALE: two horse Hartman trailer, excellent condition. $1,000. Call 703-554-8186, after 7 p.m. TACK A EQUIPMENT SADDLES FOR SALE: Forward seat - (1) 17V* Inch. (2) 16-inch. Both in good condition. 703-7775885. TED’S TACK SHACK English and Western tack at reasonable prices. New and used. 7705 Linton Hall Rd.. Rt. 619, Gainesville. Va. 703-754-7927 mFLY SEASON IS HERE.... BE PREPARED! Qst your horn cm products st ‘rtjrsemastef' 17 East Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Va. 22079 m-777-1777 •Riding Appsrsl •Books and Gift* •Ssddlss snd Took •Horns Cars Products BOARD!** I L A TRAINING | HORSES BOARDED, broken schooled. Stalls for rent. Excellent care and facilities. ’/2-mile South of Leesburg. 703-777-5885. STALL AND LUSH PASTURE: Board fencing, ring, jumps, riding trails. 703-347-4194. BOARDING: Pasture - Summer; Hay - Winter. Stalls, shelter. On Historic Landmark 700-acre Estate near Middleburg. $25 per month year'round. 703*687-6035 or 687-3201 Morgan Lovetts vile “UVM Viceroy" Champion - Vermont bred, Renowned for his beauty, heart and natural motion. Morgan rates: $375 (live), $250 (return in season). Non-Morgans: $150 (return in season). The Wey stone 703-822-5966 - ■ - • ' . ' - FARRIERS HORSE SHOEING: Corrective shoeing. Artie Abrams. 703-3276934. PROFESSIONAL HORSESHOEING at reasonable prices In Northern Virginia Fauquier and Loudoun. Rob Sigafoos Graduate of Oklahoma Farrlan College Member American Farrlan Association 703-437-1475 (24-hour answering service) INSTRUCTION if % . ■ .. SIDE-SADDLE INSTRUCTION: By professional with show and hunting background. My farm or yours. 703-777-5885. RIDING LESSONS Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3012 or 777-3279 GIVE YOUR CHILD... the opportunity to learn to ride this summer or to improve present skills. Three 3-week morning sessions, starting June 20. NORTH FORK SCHOOL OF EQUITATION 703-338-7474 BARNS FOR RENT UPPERVILLE HORSE FARM: 75 acres, modern barn, '/2-mile track, for rent. Excellent stalls: will board if desired. 703-5923821, after 7 p.m. M BMm CONSTRUCTION ] Serving The Hunt Country Stables Fences Office & Home Additions 347-1648 flfljPEil UMBAUGH POLE BUILDING Compvy. Inc. The World's Leading Builder of Horse Bams b Arenas, is Now In Virginia! We are serving you from Fredericksburg. v WnAndmavaliblHIifwnfc Tlw Bank of Virginia. & v §J ; Cal us colect at 371-0227 or write P.0. Box 218, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 Now In Business—RED'S TRASH SERVICE, Amissville. Reasonable and Reliable. Call 937-5353. 15-19-K SUMMER BALLET CLASSES—Starting first week in June, now taking enrollment. For details, call Sandra Massie, 675-3537, Washington. _5-19-k Two Tractors for sale— International Farmali 400, International 424 Diesel. $5000 for two or $2500 apiece. Call 675-3537. _5-19-k For Sale—Bottled gas range, like new, $50. Oil space heater, good condition, and 250 gallon oil tank with stand, pipe and all ready to go, $150. C« be seen at Bob Walter's farm at Ben Venue on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Call Bob Walter, Charlottesville, (804) 293-4563. 5-19-k LARGE “ SELECTION of Vegetable plants and bedding plants. Wards Lawn & Garden Center, Inc. 1516 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal. 635-8459. 5-12k In MEMORIAM In memory of my mother, Mrs. Eugie Leake, on Mother's Day. What would I give If I could say, I guess I will go To see Mom today. To hear her voice And see her smile To sit and talk To her a while. To be together The same old way Would be my greatest Wish today. I miss her and love her always. Her daughter, Hollie Rooney '74 Datsun B-210 Sedan, automatic transmission, steel belted radials, rear window defogger. Only 14,000 miles, inspected, excellent condition. $2295 or best offer. Call 6353271 or 635-4786. S-12k VEGETABLE AND FLOWER PLANTS—Celery, eggplant, peppers, herbs, shasta daisys, foxglove, marigolds, petunias and many more available *while they last at THE COUNTRY STORE. 5-12k r Seek dulcimer player, June 18 from 4 p.m. on to play at Slate Mills location. Call C202) 2257792 days, (202 ) 488-3994 eves. tfk YARD SALE May 20, 21, 22. Clothes, men's, women's, children's; other items 10:007:00. Four families, beside Burke's Grocery, Woodville. Josephine Vest; Mabel Burke. 5-19k HELP WANTED—Instructor in electricity at Piedmont Technical Education Center. High school graduate. Call 825-0476. _ 5-12k HERB PLANTS-Available this weekend at The COUNTRY STORE of Washington, Va. Open Wednesday thru Sunday. 5-12k SPECIAL SALE—Beautiful 18th Century designed TEA KETTLES on sale along with many other items at The COUNTRY STORE of Washington, Va. Open Wednesday thru Sunday. 5-12k 1972 Dodge Half-ton pick-up, 4wheel drive, 318-V8, 60,000 miles, exceptionally good condition. $2500. 987-8920. 5-12k For Sale 2-story home, LR, K. DR, 3 BR's, bath and storage. VA financing, only $19,000. Clifton L. Good Realty, Inc. 635-6111 or call Mr. Adkins, 675-3784. 5-26k WANTED HAY to cut in Washington-Flint Hill area. Will cut on shares or pay for bales. 675-3263, Chris Bird. 5 19p PUREBRED ARABIAN AT STUD Silver Victory (31760) 1S.1 Hands - Gray 12 Ydare Many Tima Champion! Vlnltnra ***-1-■ TIMHH1 WBICOVnBr Cad •Am A Cindy Wamar VICTORY PARK ARABIANS Fort VaNay • Strasturg 701—400-4)23 Aloo Horas Training Mow Accapdng a LMM Mumbar ol Horsaa. CaS Cindy Warmr 46S-4323 HOUSE ON 8 AC. NEAR REMINGTON 3 Brv Eat-in Kitchen, Bath, Old Pine Rooting refreshed; offers privacy with nearness to Rl 2$ $51,500. 68 Acres Open Land near Warranton, with Straan, 11200/Ac. Storage BuMngs for Rant Warrenton 8 MUand. McCarthy realty 439-3251 Remington ROES Menu Monday, May 16: Pizza, Green peas. Coleslaw, Apricots, Bread and butter. Milk. Tuesday, May 17: Hamburgers and buns. Potato salad. Beets, Plums, Cookie, Milk. Wednesday, May 18: Beef stew. String beans, Peaches and grapefruit, Cake, Bread and butter. Milk. Thursday, May 1ft Barbecue and buns. Potato chips, Limas and com. Applesauce, Milk. Friday, May 20: Fish sticks, French fries, Mixed vegetables, Apple pie. Bread and butter, Milk. EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY BE TRAINED FOR sales with immediate HIGH INCOME in WASHINGTON and surrounding counties. Prefer age 25 or over. Call COLLECT, MR. HAYNES 804-288-1715, MAY 16-20,9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825-8383 Culpeper SWIMMING POOLS Chemicals and accessories R. LEE PAYNE and SON, Inc. Two Locations: 173 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper, Va. Phone 825-5645 On The By-Pass, Warrenton 347-2815 CULPEPER CO.. Privacy, quiet seclusion, comfort plus a sound investment can all be yours in this solid 7 room 2 story residence. Hall features a fireplace and beautiful walnut staircase. PLUS 86 rolling acres with streams and pond sites. Compare the price of $110,000 with other similar offerings. Financing available. MADISON CO. 26 wooded acres, certified and recorded survey, excellent homesites to choose from. Several springs, two small streams. Only $16,900, terms negotiable. RAPPAHANNOCK CO. 5% acres partially wooded. Attractive knoll for homesite overlooking stream. REALTOR W. H. Lyne, Realtor 987-8291 Or Joseph Nordone, Assoc. Realtor 987-8691 fra®1* a CUSTOM FRAMING 302 S. East Street 825-1755 Culpeper BALDWIN Construction Company General Contractor State Registered Complete Contract Building Building Plans and Site Consultant Service Quality Building Since 1953 703-9374374 Amimie.Va. Auto Parts Russell Automotive Company 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 TAKE YOUR PICK of 3 large historic homes circa 1750-1850 needing love and money: $75,000, $55,000, and $45,000. NEW WITH VIEW! 60 ft. with lower level, large kitchen, family room, fireplaces, 5.3 acres. $69,500. W000E0 KNOLL on White Oak Run and Rt. 645 near Amissville. Not in a subdivision. 5.3 acres, $10,700. TEN ACRES fenced, pasture and wooded. Fronts on road and riding trail, $20,000. BASIC HOME in the pines with deck and lake use. Reduced to $18,900, terms. Buy now: add later. FARMS OR ACREAGE: We have 'em. HELP pay for this ad by buying one or all of the above! RAPPALACHIAN HOMES Washington, V.C. 703-675-3777 RP Batch elder 703-937-4388 BUM [MOTH HIB laid MODERN BRICK HOME WITH MTN VIEWS. This home has it all including space, views, prestige and privacy. Upstairs has three bedrooms, two full baths, L.R., D.R., K., F.R. with fireplace, entrance hall, attached garage, etc. Full finished basement can be arranged to your needs. 17 hilltop acres near Viewtown. $130,000. BEAUTIFUL TIMBERLAND on state route 649. 18.18 acres of firewood and saw timber has springs, views and good building sites. Accessible but private. $21.500. FARMLAND near Castleton. 148 acres of excellent farmland has 75 acres of cropland, 53 acres pasture and 20 acres timberland. Frontage on two roads. Much good fencing. $197,500 with flexible owner financing. BOSTON-15 acres woodland. Excellent building sites very convenient to Culpeper. Frontage on Rt. 522 and Rt. 604. $22,500 with owner financing. RAY T. CANNON CO. AMISSVILLE, VA. 22002 Phone (703) 937-4111 WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS FOR PROMPT SALES. Ray T. Cannon 937-4900 George W. Patterson 675-3781 m REALTOR' PANORAMA REALTY Sporryvillo Emporium Sperryville, Va. 987 8640 Open Every Day -NEW LISTINGAPPROXIMATELY 60 acres with excellent location at the end of state road. Almost entirely open, rolling acreage with good fencing, plenty of water by spring fed stream thru middle of field and by strong stream that forms the eastern boundary. Although most of the acreage is open, there is plenty of privacy because of the protected location of the parcel. Small orchard is located at one end along with about 6 acres of woodland. Old 3 room house and hand dug well, small bam and views that stretch in every direction. A premium property at $66,900. 5.78 WOODED ACRES in small residential area with frontage on secondary state road. Excellent building site with plenty of seclusion. About an hour from the Beltway. $11,000. 37 ACRES NEAR SCRABBLE with strong stream thru center of property. Entirely wooded, access from Route 522 and certified survey. Priced with owner financing at $41,700. 25 ROLLING ACRES with nice variety of open and wooded areas. Long frontage on private road, plenty of mountain views, strong stream with good pond site and certified survey. $37,500 with financing available. 54 WOODED ACRES WITH FRONTAGE on secondary state road. Ideal seclusion for weekend or permanent residence. In quiet area and with certified survey. $53,500 with owner financing. 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 m REALTOR

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