Rappahannock News, November 24, 1977

I' 28th YEAR, No. 53 8 Pages THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24,1977 VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY Washington, Virginia Phone 6 ps i Ba umgardner Resigns Fanning M. Baumgardner, county engineer, has resigned as clerk of the Rappahannock Planning Commission, effective November 22. In a letter to Planning Commission Chairman H. S. Barksdale, Baumgardner stated that “it has become increasingly difficult to give full attention to Planning Commission efforts” because of his time consuming engineering and surveying business. “Also, because of the nature of my business,” Baumgardner continued in the letter, “I feel that it is necessary to terminate all policy making activitiy on my part on behalf of the county.” Baumgardner concluded that he would be available for county work as needed in his role as County Engineer. “This, however, will involve only professional and technical services rendered on my part.” How Many Lots ? The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection has released the results of a research project sponsored jointly with the Piedmont Environmental Council on land use in Rappahannock County. A summary on the project, compiled by Eva Dahlgren of Flint Hill, is included in RLEP’s November newsletter. The survey found 4,477 separate parcels of land recorded in the county deed book. Almost one-third of the parcels are less than one acre. Fifty-three additional parcels are listed as “lots*’. Under one acre 1,322 One to five acres 888 Five to ten acres 525 Ten to 25 acres 609 25 to 50 acres 488 50 to 100 acres 301 100 to 500 acres 323 500 to 1,000 acres . 18 Over 1,000 acres 3 Total 4,477 Non-Resident Landowners According to the survey, 60 per cent of all Rappahannock County landowners had their principal residence outside the county as of August, 1977. RLEP’s survey also found a steady decline in county population “which correlates closely with the abandonment of farm operations on marginal lands.” In 1880, the county’s population was 9,291; in 1940, 7,208; in 1960, 5,368; in 1970 5,199 and in 1975, 5,500. However, the survey found that enrollment in both county schools is at or near designed capacity, despite the declining population. Accordint to the RLEP newsletter, this “indicates that any influx of schoolage children into the county would necessitate capital outlays for new school construction.” September 1977 enrollment of Rappahannock. High School was 453 with the building designed to hold 450. At the elementary school, enrollment stood at 782 as of September with designed capacity at 806. MT. SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Mount Salem Rededication Will Be Sunday The Mount Salem Baptist Church near Washington which has undergone extensive restoration in the past year will be rededicated at an afternoon service on Sunday, November 27. Dr. Philip Rodgerson, Director of Missions of the Virginia Baptist Convention will be the speaker for the service which is scheduled for 3 p.m. “It is urged that all of the people who have made this day possible attend,” said a restoration committee spokesman. “Many people have given of their time, money and materials to restore this historical church. All members, former members and the general public is extended an invitation to the service,” he added. “This will truly be a time to give thanks for the restoration of this beautiful old church.” A part of the celebration will be revival service from Monday, November 28 to Friday, December 2, each evening at 7:30 p.m. The evangelist will be the Rev. Sidney Rodiquex, pastor of the New Salem Baptist Church. No Hunting Two weeks ago, the Rappahannock News printed a picture of a deer photographed at The Shade. Since then, farm manager Marshall Burke has been beseiged with requests to hunt. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Summers, owners of The Shade, do not allow ANY hunting on Shade property. It’s senseless to call and ask because the answer’s going to be “no”. Anyone caught hunting on the posted land will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. —Rappahannock News Photo/Daphne McCullough TOM TURKEY and his lady friends pass the time of day in the fields of the Lee Partnership farm on Fodderstack Road, blissfully unaware that Thanksgiving is fast approaching. • -™ v Slide Presentation At December RLEP Meeting An illustrated talk entitled The Hidden Costs of Development will be featured at the next quarterly meeting of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection on Friday, December 2nd at 8 p.m. at the Court house in Washington. This slide presentation has been produced by the Piedmont Environmental Council as apart of their effort to educate and to inform the public concerning the results of studies of the economic impact of unplanned residential growth upon rural communities. in their effort to provide citizens with a forum where they may air their views on such topics, the RLEP invites the public to attend this meeting and to join in the discussion of the environmental as well as the economic consequences of random rural development. To stimulate discussion and to elaborate on the formal presentation, Mrs. Elizabeth Malta, ten year veteran of the Warren County Board of Supervisors and Col. Nels Parsons, RLEP Board member and long-time conservationist will join Jim Marshall, Piedmont Environmental Council staff person and Vice President of RLEP in discussing this topic. Mrs. Malta who has recently resigned her County post because she “felt that a decade of service was enough”, has agreed to share her first hand knowledge of the growth experienced by Warren County. Mr. Parsons will focus on the importance of long range planning as viewed from his perspective in that field when he was with the Army and worked as a part of a team making defense projections for the future and assessing the impact of such plans. Mrs. Malta has resided in Warren County since the late ’40s and brings to her most recent political experience that of a medical wife, a mother and a long time citizen of these environs. Mr. Parsons has resided in this area since 1965. It is hoped that this program will generate discussion of the pros and cons of long range planning as it may relate to the development of a comprehensive plan which is mandated by the State. Lions Seek Ambassador The Rappahannock Lions Club is looking for a youthful ambassador to send overseas next summer. The applicant should be between the ages of 18 and 21, in good health, and willing to live with a Lions Club host family somewhere in Europe for five weeks during luly and August 1978, as part of the Lions International Youth Exchange program. THE COMMUNITY CONCERT Board met November 17 to plan attraction which will be sponsored by the group next year. Miss Jane Blood, left, a representative from Columbia Artists, chats with Mrs. Maury Biddle and Mrs. George Muth, Rappahannock^ board members. <'i The Rappahannock club has voted a $400 scholarship to help defray travel expenses. Applicants should contact RCHS Guidance Councillor Mr. Futtrell, or Captain Holschuh in Castleton. Holschuh stresses that this is an equal opportunity program. The deadline is December 14th. This year’s Lions Club ambassador, Connie del Grosso of Flint Hill, recently told the RCHS Senior Gass of her experiences in Finland. Concert Officers Named A slate of officers to head the Culpeper Community Concert was named at the November 17 board meeting of the group. Selected president was Mrs. Robert Jebson; membership chairman, Mrs. Edgar Puryear; publicity chairman, Mrs. John S. Board; secretary, Mrs. Myra Price; treasurer, Grover Jones and concert chairman, Douglas McKay. Rappahannock’s representatives include Mrs. Maury Biddle, Mrs. George Muth and Mrs_ W. H. Lyne. i r / Competency Testing Still A Big Question Mark By daphne McCullough Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer Almost everyone agrees that children today aren’t learning in school the way they did when mom and dad were kids. Scores on standardized tests and college entrance examinations keep dropping in a trend that began in 1963. According to the November issue of the Virginia Journal of Education, average scores on the verbal sections of the Scholastic Aptitude Test have gone from 478 in 1963 to 429 in 1977—a loss of 49 points. Average scores on the mathematical section have fallen 32 points—from 502 in 1963 to 470 in 1977. Most educators and parents are concerned but few will agree on steps that can be taken to combat this apparent decline in learning. In its last session, the Virginia General Assembly took on the problem of kids who finish high school and can’t read, write or solve simple mathmatical problems. The Delegates agreed that diplomas awarded in the Commonwealth frequently meant very little and decided to institute a minimum competency test as a requirement for graduation. The ninth grade class at Rappahannock High School, along with other high school freshmen throughout the state, will be the first Virginia students to face the new test. What they’ll be facing is still very much up in the air. “The initial philosophy, the initial thrust was to give students a test in th^ir senior year...so a diploma would mean something,” said Rappahannock School Superintendent Dr. William Bloomer in an interview last week. According to Bloomer, the first idea was to allow localities to develop their own tests. This raised problems of one locality adopting an exam far more comprehensive and difficult than that adopted in another area. Instead, educators are now looking at a state-wide minimum competency test, Bloomer reported. He added that Virginia school superintendents have gone on record favoring the state-wide exam. Bloomer attended a State Department of Education workshop on competency testing in Leesburg recently. Along with other superintendents from the region, he heard presentations on pilot programs that have been instituted in Charlottesville and Newport News and a group testing effort by six school divisions, including Campbell County, Lynchburg and Danville. Currently, the school systems in the pilot programs and the State Department of Education are working on exactly what competencies should be tested. Bloomer said that four broad categories have been established: 1. Functional literacy (including reading and writing). 2. Computational skills (basically general math necessary for everyday life). 3. Social studies and citizenship. 4. Post-secondary employment skills. As part of the pilot program, school^ divisions sent out questionnaires to parents, teachers and students in an attempt to identify and rate competencies as essential or desirable. Bloomer noted that the categories of social studies and post-secondary employment have sparked the most debate. According to Rappahannock’s Superintendent, one faction questions whether the ability to list United States Presidents in chronological order is a necessary competency. Bloomer said that many educators and parents feel acceptance by a college, university, business or trade school or success at finding a job after graduation constitutes proof that a student has mastered “post secondary employment skills.” “The General Assembly will have to wrestle with this,” said Bloomer. “They’ll have to make a determination... to authenticate the value of a diploma” and decide whether to allow localities to develop their own competency test or adopt a state-wide examination. Bloomer predicted that the Assembly would opt for a combination of the two choices with a mandated state-wide minimum test allowing localities to add on extra requirements. A second decision centers around when the minimum competency test will be administered. If testing is done before the senior year, it allows the school system “time to give remediation before graduation,” said Bloomer. He said he expected some competency testing to be done in elementary school, some at the intermediate level and the remainder in high school. If a student fails to master a particular competency, then the student will receive additional help and be^ retested later. If curr^eht thinking prevails^ *said Bloomer, a student^who has mastered a competency will (Continued on Page 8) $23,765 Allocated Rappahannock ASC for 1978 An allocation of $23,765.00 has been received by the Rappahannock County ASCS Office for the 1978 Agricultural Conservation Program (ACP). The sign-up period will be from November 28, 1977 through December 16, 1977. The projects offered under the 1978 Agricultural Conservation Program are: SL1 - Permanent Vegetative Cover Establishment - Applicable to farm or ranch land subject to wind or water erosion which will be established in permanent vegetative cover. SL2 - Permanent Vegetative Cover Improvement - This practice is applicable to land in permanent vegetative cover needing improvement or protection to prevent or control erosion. SL5 - Diversions Applicable to farmland subject to excess water runoff, and where the problem can be corrected by a diversion facility. SL6 - Grazing Land Protection - This practice involves the development of springs and seeps. SL8 - Cropland Protective Cover - Applicable to land New Attorney Opens Office Old Rag and her cronies have done it again. Dave Konick, Washington’s newest attorney, has joined the legions of admirers who have fallen in love with the county’s mountain skyline and decided to make Rappahannock a permanent home. Konick, an expert in tax law, corporate law and estate planning, has opened an office at Porter and Gay Streets in Washington. He first came to the county with friends in a climbing group eight years ago. Impressed with Rappahannock, he bought property in Castleton where he and his wife Julie have built a home. Konick attended George t Washington University and graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He graduated from George Washington University National Law Center in 197k passed the bar exam in July and was sworn in as an attorney on October 6. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and the National Slavic Honor Society. Incidentally, Konick has not scaled a Rappahannock mountain since he moved out here. According to the “exenthusiast”, old friends from the climbing group have all gone their separate ways, leaving him to contemplate Old Rag alone — from a distance, with his ropes hanging unused in the closet. needing a cover crop in order to prevent or reduce the erosion of cropland. SL11 - Permanent Vegetative Cover on Critical Areas - This project is applicable to critical areas such as gullies, banks, or other problem areas which are susceptible to erosion. WP3 - Sod Waterways - this practice pertains to farmland needing permanent sod waterways to safely convey excess surface runoff water in a manner that will prevent erosion. FR1 - Forest Tree Plantations - This practice involves the establishment or planting of forest trees. FR2 - Forest Tree Stand Improvement - This project involves the improvement of a stand of forest trees by spot planting, thinning and other acceptible methods. Applications for any of these projects must be made at the Rappahannock County ASCS Office during the signup period of November 28, 1977 through December 16, 1977. Applications for projects requiring lime or fertilizer must be accompanied by the results of a current soil sample. A current soil sample is defined as one having been taken within the past two years in which no lime has been applied since the soil test was made. The soil test results or a soil sample should be presented at the time the application is filed." Applications should be filed now for any conservation work that will be completed during 1978. For more information concerning the 1978 Agricultural Conservation Program (ACP) please contact the Rappahannock County ASCS Office. Closings All Rappahannock County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25, for the Thanksgiving holidays. The Area Agency on Aging offices and the Rappahannock County nutrition site at the Hathpton Inn will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25.

ComPayments Congressman I. Kenneth Robinson’s office wound up a telephone survey Friday of all 21 county ASCS (Agricultural Conservation A Stabilization ' Service) offices in the Seventh Congressional District to 'determine what progress -4? ) ng made to pay eligible tiers under the new conr disaster payments program contained in the omnibus farm bill signed into law in September. Robinson, who backed improvements in the program in the Congress, said his check showed that “all but six county ASCS offices in the Seventh District have started making corn disaster payments to farmers with drastically low feed grains yields due to the drought. “But regrettably,” Robinson added, “no payments have yet been made in some of our hardest-hit counties. Most offices report they are swamped with work and behind in processing farmers’ claims. Wilson Leggett of the state ASCS office points out that this is understandable, since Seventh District crops were damaged more severely than in any other part of the state. “This has meant our hardpressed ASCS personnel have had more programs to administer, more paperwork to compile, and more field appraisals to conduct than at any time in years, if ever,” Robinson said. “As one result of our survey,” according to Robinson, “I have contacted the appropriate Department of Agriculture official in Washington to urge that the per bushel rates for barley and grain sorghum be established without further delay, since their absence is holding up the payment of some farmers’ claims. “Beyond this, our survey indicates that the volume of disaster payments from county ASCS offices is expected to pick up substantially in the immediate weeks ahead. It’s hoped so, since many feed grain producers who harvested little crop are in great need of prompt payment to meet their obligations,” the Seventh District Congressman stated. Because ot changes made in the law this year, disaster payments on corn and other grain crop losses are being made through Department of Agriculture ASCS offices on a basis of planted, rather than allotment, acres. Under the new formula, if less than 60 per cent of an average yield was realized this year, an eligible corn producer receives 50 per cent of the $2per-bushel target price on the failed portion above 40 per cent. ++++ This is the only chance you will ever have on this earth with this exciting adventure called life. So why not plan it, and try to live it as richly, as happily as possible? —Dale Carnegie itappaliamuuk Neuu? Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $5.00 Elsewhere in the U.S. per year $6.50 Outside the U.S. per year $5.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE i (Renewal ICbeck Enclosed NAME ___ADDRESS __ CITY_STATE_ZIP_ Entered as second-class mail at the Post Office in Washington. Va The Rap pahannock News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street. Warrenton. Va., by The Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co., P 0 Box 631. Warrenton, Va. 22186 DINING Pi3& 4lut Serving Pizza, Baked Pasta, Sandwiches. Salad Bar Open Thanksgiving 4 p.m. to midnight 22 W. 14th St. Front Royal 635-4091 Specials Every Day Old fashioned homecooking with a variety of dinners Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Open 7 days a wk. 6 a.m.—10 p.m. Mount Vista Diner 1718 Shenandoah Ave. Front Royal, Va. 635-9013 London ft*?'. 'Til the clouds roll by. Norshire Energy crunch? Npt when you've got this London Fog. Imagitex* PoplirvOr I magi nit* Twill (100% textured Dacrorn polyester) fully luxurious lined with rich, Parliament Plush. 9b let the thermometer dip. You'll be out there slogging it out with the best of them. r Du Pont Registered TM —Hi^piMlBodt News Photo/Sarah Latham AMONG THE LADIES ENJOYING “Their Night” at the November 16 meeting of the Amissville Ruritan Club are Mrs. George Kidwell, Mrs. George Lawrence. Lisa Priest, MrS. Charlie Priest and Mrs. Gilbert Lawrence. / —Rappahannock Newt Photo/Sarah Latham CHARTER MEMBERS OF AMISSVILLE RURITAN CLUB with 16 years perfect attendance include, seated, left to right, John Lawrence, Eddie J. Hitt, Aubrey Curtis, Charlie Priest; standing, Robert Hitt, Gilbert Lawrence, Roy Mills and Edward Lawrence. Attendance pins were awarded at the Ladies night meeting held last Wednesday. News From The Sperryville Area Mrs. Elizabeth Jones and daughter, Mrs. Barbara Emel and children, Lynn, Ricky and Tina of Richmond were weekend guests of Mrs. Andrew Sisk. They were joined for Sunday dinner by Jimmy Sisk of Glen Burnie, Md-r- Robert Taylor of Falls Church and other members of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis of Huntly were dinner guests Saturday of Mrs. Virginia Lewis; Fielding Lewis of Front Royal was a luncheon guest Monday. Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. T. M. Johnston, with Mrs. H. B. Wood, Jr. of Woodville and Mrs. Frank Spalding of Flint Hill attended funeral services Saturday for Mrs. Leslie Fox Keyser in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers accompanied by Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Guessford in Williamsport, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sisk of Glen Burnie, Md., spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Black. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Mrs. Lucille Gray and daughter, Barbara, Miss Frances Leake and Miss Patty Atkins, all of Warrenton. Cindy Cumins of Longwood College, Farmville and Douglas Cumins of VPI & SU, Blacksburg have arrived to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with Christmas Gifts For Dad — Terrariums, Dish Gardens. For Mom—Hanging baskets, blossoming plants, gift certificate, dried arrangements. For Junior—Venus Fly traps and cactus. For Sis-small plants, baskets and containers. For the house—Wreaths, arrangements, candles. Ths Good Earth In back of Leggetts Culpeper 825-8531 their grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Perkins. W. H. Lyne attended the National Fox Hunters Association Field Trials in Laurinburg, N.C. last week. Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer and three children with Mrs. Henry Wood, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood, Jr. and Henry B. of Woodville were dinner guests Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. George Bane near Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wingfield, Cathy and Denise spent the weekend in South Bend, Ind., visiting Notre Dame University and attending the Notre Dame - Air Force Academy football game on Saturday. Houseguests this week of the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Wiley and family are Mrs. Wiley’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. David Dahlgren and Jean of Castleton, N.D. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Smallwood and Danny Keyser of Winchester were Saturday guests of Mrs. Ruby Dwyer and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Shade of Falls Church were houseguests for several days this week. Kathy Dwyer of Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg has arrived to spend Thanksgiving with her family and with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gagner of Springfield left on Monday morning to visit her father, Sam Dwyer in Veterans Hospital at Johnson City, Tenn. Dr. Carroll Quaintance, Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer, H. B. Wood, Jr. and Henry B. were in Williamsburg Saturday and attended the William and Mary - University of Richmond football game. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brown of Baltimore, Md., were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Johnson. Elder and Mrs. E. S. Skeen of Palmyra were Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Wayland and daughter, Becky of Portsmouth were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland. PRO MAC 10-10 NOW WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION A saw that's equally at home in the yard, on the farm or in the forest. Features are the reason why. • 16" sprocket tip guide bar and chain ' • Chain Brake/Hand Guard safety feature • Automatic and manual oiling • Powerful 3.3 cubic engine • 16.8 pounds complete with bar and chain • Muffler shield and other features for performance and safety s21995 AAA aiA mccuuoch SWAN'S .J A 5/>vv,i! ) J< ! i .( !| h I ?0 1 S t St Culpeper, Va. 825-837 1 Married Frances Gray of Washington and James Jenkins of Sperryville were united in marriage on Saturday, Nov. 19, 1977 at 2 o’clock at the Woodville Baptist Church with the Rev. B. Gale Titchnell performing the ceremony. The bride’s mother, Mrs. Helen Gray of Washington and the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Jenkins attended. A dinner followed at the home of the groom’s parents. The couple will reside in Sperryville. Scout News Flint Hill Boy Scout troop 36 is now taking orders for and selling citrus fruits for the holiday season, including hamlin oranges, naval oranges and pink grapefruits. Orders can be placed with any Scout or by calling John R. Eastham at 675-3257 or Paul Nichols at 675-3500. Money raised by the troop through the fruit sales will be used for camping equipment and to pay summer camp expenses. A Board of Review was held by Troop 36 on November 4 and the following advancements were earned: Star Scout—David Atkins and Chris Foster. First Class Scout—Charles Sutton and Richie Burke. Tenderfoot—Bobby Baines and Joe Jenkins. New Scout—Aaron Schumaker. Review Board members are Maurice Walker, Paul Miller and Robert Clatterbuck. Flint Hill Boy Scout Troop 36 is sponsored by the Flint Hill Fire Department. Amissville Cub Scout Pack 50, sponsored by the Amissville United Methodist Church, held a bonfire Friday evening, November 11th. In keeping with the Scout theme for November (The American Indian), the scouts were dressed in costumes which they had made. The evening included an Indian dance and songs performed by the scouts, followed by refreshment for all. Participating Webelos, under the direction of Roland Fontaine, Sr., were C. D. Baldwin, John Early, Roland Fontaine, Jr., Martie Hitt, Brian Kritz, Henry Rodgers, Rodney Sealock, Todd Sealock and Frankie Wiley. Participating Cubs, under the direction of Mrs. Sally Rodgers, were Richie Adams, Brett Anderson, Mark Calabria, Warren Ellis, Michael Fontaine, Adam Harms, Gregory Hunter, Gary Hurst, Michael Scott and Hugh Webb. “We would like to thank all parents and guests, Silas Martin, Jr., Cubmaster and Mrs. Martin for the spectacular bonfire, and Capt. and Mrs. Luther B. Stuart for the use of the Earlybird Field,” said Mrs. Rodgers. The regular pack meeting of Pack SO was held Tuesday November 15th. Parents were present for the meeting and John G. Sims, District Executive was a special guest. He talked to the boys about scouting. The scouts were again dressed in their Indian costumes to show Mr. Sims their November theme. ++++ A wolf howling alone produces a low, drawn-out mournful cry. The noise made by the howls of an entire pack can be incredible. Some wolves yip; some yowl. Others moan, whine, bark, or wail, National Geographic says. 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iuuiuuay,i^uvwnucr^, iy ( L Potter By Traders Really A Workaholic By Mary Schumaker (First in a series of articles on Rappahannock craftsmen and women—both old timers and new comers). Jeannie Drevous is a "workaholic”. A potter by trade, a dancer by avocation and a carpenter, architect, general all-around handy woman by necessity, Drevous can fill all 24 hours in a day and then some. But pottery takes up most of her time. A very energetic, almost nervous person who resembles a nineteen sixties version of Joan Baez, Drevous lives and works in a glass and wood house in Jenkins Hollow around Pine Gap with her two dogs and three cats. A sculpture major at the University of Connecticutt, Drevous started pottery courses in 1969. While on a visit with her mother in Holland Hills, Virginia, she went to see a neighbor who was a successful potter in the Washington area. Drevous was fascinated by the woman’s production and —Rappahannock News Photo/Eleanor Glattley JEANNIE DREVOUS, one of Rappahannock’s resident potters, creates her work at a wheel in her cinderblock studio and then hauls the vessels back to her house in an old Dodge truck to be fired and glazed. began to consider the serious aspects of the craft. First Sales She took her first pots to local craft fairs where she sold one hundred dollars worth on her first try and decided that this was the trade for her. Since then, she has been regularly exhibiting at more fairs and has developed several outlets for her work in Washington, D.C., Annapolis and as far away as the midwest. Drevous is a functional potter and this is one of the many reasons for her success. So many of us have seen row upon row of handsome pots that look like museum pieces and serve in the same way. Drevous’s pots are fun pots—meant to be used. One of the many items that struck me were the drawer pulls. Very plain but very elegant. How many of us have searched the hardware stores, looking for a unique drawer handle? The mottled green, orange and gray muffin pans can go right from the oven to the table, double as a condiment tray or look spectacular hanging on a wall. The orange honey pot, just like the one that Pooh Bear had, would make a child’s birthday a happy one (and incidently, it will encourage children to use honey as a sweetener instead of sugar.) Distinctive Drevous’s hand-built mirrors are so distinctive that it would be difficult to choose just one. Along with the usual mugs and casseroles, she also designs light switch plates with a customer’s favorite plant design. She forms them by rolling out a slab of clay and pressing the actual leaf on it while the clay is still damp. She uses Queen Anne’s lace, strawberry leaf, cress and many unknown leaves that she picks on her walks in the woods. The day we visited, she was glazing about a hundred light switch plates. Speckled clocks with battery operated insides were sitting in rows with butter dishes, tea strainers and interesting spice racks that held pottery herb jars designed especially to fit. Rappahannock County GARDEN CLUB GREENS SALES Wreaths Garlands Baskets For advance orders, phone Mrs. Ruth Pillar, 987-8943 DREVOUS DIVIDES THE TOO FEW HOURS in the day between her pottery, her animals, her dance enthusiasm and work on her home. Last week, she was busy putting the finishing touches on almost 100 pieces of pottery while her Labrador Retriever looked on. You’re In Control With HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS First time. Every time. A Saw for Every Job, for every need. Lightweight, balanced and powerful Rugged Construction Convenient, safe controls Fast, easy starting Quiet and Servicable HQMELFTE Many Sizes & Models From Which To Choose From Rappahannock Sp«rryvill«r Va 987-8555 Brazil’s known potential has long included 30 percent of the world’s iron-ore reserves, billions in forest products, and horizon-tohorizon grazing lands. Now exploration and aerial radar analysis have added tin, manganese, bauxite, other minerals, and rich topsoils to the list, National Geographic reports. Drevous’s work is not only decorative but useful. She has other talents besides her pottery. She and her friends from the city built the house in which she lives. She bought the building in Amissville which formerly housed Latham’s garage from the Virginia Department of Highways for one dollar. Then, with her helpers dismantled and hauled away the building which was located on Route 211 west of Amissville. The wood was reassembled in a design similar to ones in the 1973 Scrimshaw Press publication, “Handmade Houses, A Guide to the Woodbutchers Art.” Not yet finished but already very cozy, the woodheated home is cluttered with pots, hanging plants and stained glass windows created by the artist, and crafts made by her friends. The larder is made from wormy chestnut included in the dollar purchase. It has the hue of burnished brass and is loaded with fruits of her garden. Containers of apple cider, home made from apples that Drevous traded pots for, line the shelves. As for social life, Drevous plays volley ball a couple of times a week and dances with a local dance group, The Last Minute Wood Company. Her dance is very important to her, she says, because she likes moving around and expressing herself. But most of her time is spent in her cinderblock studio on Route 231 where she has her potters wheel and supplies. Her old Dodge truck hauls her vessels back to the glass and wood home where she glazes and fires them. She eventually plans to build a studio adjacent to her house. It’s a sure bet that the studio will go up the same way her home did—a Drevous effort with a little help from her friends. And she’ll do it in spare time stolen from pottery hours, from dance hours and from hours devoted to completing her home. Jeannie Drevous is indeed a workaholic. DREVOUS’S $1 HOUSE is the ultimate in recycling. It was put together by the potter and her friends from lumber that used to belong to the Latham’s garage in Amissville. TV Programs Rated The nation’s 10 worst television programs have been rated from more than one million ballots submitted by viewers of “The Old-Time Gospel Hour,’’ a weekly nationally-syndicated television program. 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=^a|ipa(|amuick^eui^ An Independent Newspaper W77 Pu bits had Ev ary Thursday SARAH LATHAM Associate Publisher ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher DAVID LYNE Design Editor JOHN T. TOLER General Manager To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington, Va. 675-3349 BY MAIL 46.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties; $6.60 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES - One month to 3 years, 75 cents each; over 3 years, $3 each Office: Rappahannock News Bldg.. Washington, Va. 22747 Hours: 8:30 am to 6 JO pm, Mon. - Fri. Published by Warrantor) Printing ft Publishing Company. Inc. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24,1977 Celebrating Thanksgiving We are now in the 358th year of celebrating a day of Thanksgiving—a day of appreciation for the rich and plenteous living achieved by the people of this land. Not too many years ago, even in Rappahannock County, men toiled 10 hours a day for two dollars a day. Today our land is furnishing a plethora of food, time, education and culture to most of our inhabitants. Although the dollar buys less than the same coin in older days, our earnings become better than those of preceding generations. With proper thanks to God and our neighbors we can quietly anticipate a continued progress toward easy and happy living. The first Thanksgivings were celebrations of the harvest season in Virginia. Today the added amenities are so numerous and complex that we can hardly direct our thanks in one direction. To the sources of energy which are responsible for masses of our , modern luxuries, we owe a deep gratitude. But the depletion of these sources, particularly oil and gas, has made us reliant on other nations for a happy life. Let us be thankful to the residents of Arab countries for the basic elements of power within our factories, shops and homes. In nappahannock (county the wild turkey still flourish in our woodlands as they lived many thousand years ago. This Thanksgiving Day will find their progeny gracing our tables as in the days we were English colonies. Our fields, our forests, streams and sky still hold the core of nature’s cleanliness and beauty. But to have and to hold these beauties we must restrain our use of energy; seek new sources for the power of our machines; and curtail the use of nature’s bounties until we find new ways for their production. Since we Virginians were the originators of the Thanksgiving holiday, it becomes our duty and our honor to celebrate it with all the dignity and joy our land provides. During quiet periods of contemplation on this day, let us give thanks for the wildlife which sustained us on our arrival in this land and still give much to the richness of our life here. Let us give thanks for the once bounteous caches of glag and oil within the earth, and make a quiet resolution to conserve them until new ways are found to maintain our way of living. Our schools and shops will be closed, but our churches will be open to await our thanks to God. Reforestation Challenges South You hear a lot of talk these days about the South’s Third Forest. But what happened to the First and Second Forests? Why do we need a “Third Forest”? The First Forest was the virgin, unharvested timber that existed when the original colonists settled in the early 1600’s. It was viewed as a barrier to settlement and to the production of agricultural crops. These trees were cut to build cabins, stockades, ships, furniture for homes, and implements for farms. Started First American Industry From the First Forest came the first American industry and from that moment on, it played a leading role in the growth of our nation. The fear that forest would soon be extinct was the reason for the beginning of forest management in America. The Second Forest was one of reforestation and is the forest that is being cut today. It taught us how trees can be grown faster when man lends a helping hand to nature. Better fires protection, reforestation, selective harvesting for sustained yield, and research to reduce losses to insects and disease all helped to make the Second Forest possible. Now the South faces the challenge of growing its Third Forest. The South must provide most of the nation’s wood products by the year 2000, or more than twice as much as the region produces today. The South has a favorable climate that enables trees to grow faster than the western forests. There is more forestland in the South offering a potential for timber growth that is not found in any other region. 36 Percent Properly Managed Today, only about 36 percent of our southern forests are properly managed. Most of this properly managed forest land is owned by large industries and by the federal government. The remaining is owned by a million small private landowners, most of whom are not applying good forest management programs. Therefore, the big challenge of creating the Third forest lies with the private landowner. The Third Forest concept will only work if a private landowner of forest land helps in this endeavor and practices good forest management practices. Religion Cited As Drug Deterrent Some teenagers avoid alcohol and drugs, according to an article from Information Bulletin, AlcoholNarcotics Education Council, Inc., of Virginia. A study by the St. Louis County Office of Drug Abuse Prevention has offered some clues as to why some teenagers are not involved with alcohol and other drugs. The study, believed to be the first of its kind taken in a Midwestern suburban area\ found these notable distinctions between youth who have not used alcohol or other drugs and those who have: (1) By a nearly two to one margin, the non-users more frequently described themselves as having strong religious values and found religion to be helpful in solving their problems. (2) Non-users are less tempted to try drugs and alcohol. More than 80 par cent said their dose friends also were abstainers, while only 20 per cent of the users 4 reported that their Mends did not use alcohol or other drugs. (3) Non-users tend, by over two to one, to participate more in extracurricular activities at school and to enjoy music, hobbies and clubs more than users. (4) By a margin of three to two, the non-users reported that their families often helped them with their problems. From a national standpoint, the St. Louis study, made at 13 suburban public high schools and involving more than 3,000 students in the 14-18 age bracket, was described as a “very important contribution to drug abuse prevention” by Dr. William Harvey, a member of the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse. The relationship between strong religious values and abstention from drug and alcohol use “is simply inescapable,” according to Edward. A. Bodanske, coordinator of the St Louis County drug office. If we are to increase forest productivity, landowners and operators must focus attention on cutting or removing cull trees that are crowding desirable trees; proper cutting methods or thinning; planting of genetically superior tree seedlings; and increased fire protection. We need to implement the multiple-land use concept of woodlands to serve all needs—production of raw wood products, grazing, wildlife, recreation, and soil and water protection. Our Rappahannock Heritage i Holiday Patrols Set Up The Safety-Service Patrol of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation will travel 260 miles of the state’s interstate highway system during peak periods of the Thanksgiving weekend to assist holiday motorists whose vehicles become disabled. The specially equipped pickup trucks will operate from 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday, according to C. O. Leigh, the department’s maintenance engineer. The trucks will bear signs to designate their function and will be equipped with safety flares and flags, traffic cones, fire extinguishers, water and other emergency supplies. Two-way radios will provide contact through base stations with police, rescue squads and other emergency services. Roads to be covered include Interstate 95 between Arlington and Prince George Counties, Interstate 64 between Richmond and Norfolk, Interstate 66 between Interstate 495 and Gainesville, and Interstate 81 between Dixie Caverns and US 220 at Cloverdale. In addition to the special holiday coverage, the department’s daily patrol of 1-495 and a segment of the Shirley Highway (1-395) in Northern Virginia will remain in operation around the clock. The department urged motorists to be sure their vehicles are in good operating condition before starting out on long holiday trips. Wanted: Antartic Scout The Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of Amerka, is looking for a Scout or Explorer who might go on an Antarctic expedition next year. Robert Steig, Jr. Scout Advancement Chairman said the selection of a single representative of the Boy Scouts of America is in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Scout Paul Siple’s trip to Little America with Cmdr. Richard E. Byrd in 1928. “It is also intended to stress the high-adventure aspects of the Boy Scouts of America; to recall the strength of Scouting over the five decades since Paul Siple’s experience; to emphasize Scouting’s highlight programs for youth based on individual initiative and ability; and to bring to a large proportion of American youth the significance of polar scientific studies as a base for broadening human knowledge,” he added. The Shenandoah Area Council will select its candidate by March 1, 1978, Steig said. The winner will compete with winners from other councils in Area 1 of the Southeast Region. Area winners will go on to regional competition, to be completed by May 1, and the six regional winners will go to Washington for a full week during June for selection of the national representative. The Antarctic trip, lasting at least three months, will begin in the fall of 1978. ++++ Liberty exists in proportion to wholesome restraint. —Daniel Webster Warning Issued On Electric Water Heaters The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today warned consumers of a possible serious shock hazard from certain portable, immersible electric water heaters manufactured , by the Ambory Corp., of Hazel Park, Mich. One of these heaters was reportedly involved ' in the recent electrocution of a 17-year-old girl in Little Fork, Minn. Sold to heat water in and around the home, the heaters are constructed of an exposed resistive heating element contained within a perforated metal case Which permits water to contact the heating mechanism. This element is powered by electrical current from a standard electrical outlet. Potential for serious shock injuries, possibly resulting in electrocution, exists when water contacts the powered heating element. The four heaters in question are the “Ambory Special,” “Jiffy, Jr.,” “Jiffy, Sr.,” and “Ram.” Distributed nationwide, they are sold primarily in hardware stores and tack shops. CPSC estimates that approximately 50,000 of the immersible water heaters are currently in consumers' hands. On October 20, the Commission authorized its staff to proceed against the Ambory Corp., to remove this alleged hazard from the marketplace. take extreme caution if they use one of these heaters. All four models are sold with instructions warning users not to touch the water container or the water itself while the heater is “on.” Consumers are also directed to turn off the heater and unplug it before testing the water temperature. Anyone aware of any shock or electrocution incidents associated with an Ambory immersible' electric water heater is urged to immediately call CPSC’s tollfree Hotline at 800-638-2666; Maryland residents only, call & - ■' Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends and neighbors for the flowers, food, cards and other acts of kindness shown to us during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Lester Dodson - and familv. Drafty House Is A Money Waster When winter winds howl right through your living room, you can bet a good bit of your fuel bill is going toward heating up the great outdoors. With the rising costs of producing heat, fewer and fewer Americans seem willing to let it get away without a fight. Engineers use the term “infiltration” to describe heat lost by cold air coming in and heat escaping through the cracks and crevices in our homes. “Wind infiltration” is where winds blowing against one side of a house force cold air in one side and heated about the other side. A much more subtle cause of drafts is called "chimney effect infiltration.” This is where cold air seeps through cracks and crevices around the roof. On a still day, this chimney effect can be equivalent to a ten mile an hour wind blowing against the house. A drafty old home can easily have a full air change taking place every twenty' minutes. This means all your expensive heated air is being replaced by cold air from the outside three times in just one hour. It’s a great way to keep your furnace busy. Some crafty modern builders are now tightening up construction to where it takes as long as four hours for a single air change to occur. Not only are these homes much easier to heat, but they are less dusty, less noisy, and have noticeably fewer spiders, mice, and other pests. We can cut infiltration heat losses, in any home through the wise use of caulking, putty and weatherstripping. Does yonr home need caulking? The frames around > ' 4 your doors and windows should be caulked all the way around where they meet the siding. If the old caulking is dried up and falling out, it should be removed and replaced. Caulking is an easy job. Your hardware dealer can show you how to load and operate an inexpensive caulking gun. It takes about half a tube of caulking material to do a typical window. Be sure to use a durable type material such as a silicone latex or a butyl rubber. Avoid the cheaper “bargain” varieties which can dry out in a year or two and cause you to do it all over again. Another important consideration is to do your caulking during warm weather when it will flow properly into the crack and adhere tightly to the house. Real problems can occur if you try to do this when it is cold. You may need a filler material like oakum, caulking cotton, sponge 'rubber or glass fiber strips to fill large cracks or act as a backup for caulking. There are a number of areas which people tend to overlook. One is where a frame house sets on its masonry foundation. The crack that exists where the frame structure meets the foundation sill must be caulked all the way around the house. Another area is where one portion of the house juts out from another. Any such break in the exterior siding must be sealed. Also, don’t forget those gaps around pipes or wires that penetrate to the outside. If you have any cracked or broken windows, they should be replaced. If the putty holding your window glass in palce is dried up and falling out, it too should be removed and replaced with a durable plastic compound. Stopping infiltration also requires the use of weatherstripping around any movable opening such as a door or window. This should be applied completely around the movable part in order to stop cold air infiltration when the opening is closed. Weatherstripping comes in a variety of forms such as adhesive backed foam, vinyl tubing, thin spring metal, aluminum strips with vinyl inserts, foam rubber with wood backing, etc. A friendly hardware dealer will usually be glad to explain their use. It’s simple to mount a floor sweep across the bottom of a door so it brushes against the threshold when it closes. Then, too, special thresholds are available with a compressible plastic insert which seals against the bottom of the door. Don’t forget though, that weatherstripping needs to be applied completely around the door, not just to the bottom. If your existing weatherstripping isn’t doing its job, it should be adjusted or replaced. You can usually mount something like spring bronze in the side track and at the meeting rails of double hung windows. Where the window comes down against the sill we might use an adhesivebacked foam or a vinyl tubing which is tacked in place. Many people use multiple layers of adhesive-backed foam placed on the edge of sliding windows and doors so it will crush against the frame when they are closed. Don’t forget too that warm air can readily leave a home by way of an open furnace or fireplace flue. Many people are installing special ducts to supply outside combustion air straight to such equipment. Special enclosures or glass screens are then used so they can effectively block the escape of warm room air up the chimney. Likewise, don’t overlook those openings between your central living area and the unheated areas such as an attic, garage, basement or crawl space. If you have a window air conditioner, it is best to remove it during the winter. If you can’t, caulk around it and stuff plastic foam or a strip of figerglass in the crack between the two window panels. Stopping cold air infiltration is the most important place to start weatherizing our homes. Although it is normally the least expensive and simplest of tasks, it has major importance in determing the size of our heating bills. Have a Question? Call your local Extension Office or write: T. E. Loxley, 218 Page Street, Luray, Va. 22835. ++++ In the long run a man becomes what he purposes, and gains for himself what he really desires. —H. Mabie It’s Time For Snow Tires Snow flumes may soon be in the weather forecast, so changing to winter tires may soon be on the agenda. to Glen H. Mitchell, Extension consumer education specialist at Virginia Tech, made some recommendations about winter tire buying. Radial tires may not be an adequate substitute for snow tires as has been suggested, he said. The National Safety Council tests have indicated that it is very questionable if radial tires will do an adequate job. But, don’t mix tire types, Mitchell cautioned, “If there aren’t radial tires on the • front wheels, don’t buy radial snow tires for the back wheels. The car will fishtail.” Conversely, he cautioned against trying to save money by buying cheaper bias-ply or beltedbias snow tires if there are radials on the front. On the subject of where to buy tires, Mitchell suggested that asking acquaintances where they buy snow tires and what their experiences have been is a good place to start. "A good dealer who stands behind the product, is the best bet,” he said. And when comparing costs, be sure that all costs are included such as mounting, federal excise tax and balancing costs. A discount price may be higher when all costs are ascertained. “One possible way to lessen the cash expenditure is buying retreaded tires or recaps,” he said. “Or by having your own tires retreaded.” Retreads may cost as much as 40 to 50 percent less than new tires. If the retreading is done by a reputable dealer, snow tires as well as regular tires can be retreaded. To learn about how reputable a retreader is, Mitchell again suggested asking questions. Check with your own mechanic; the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau; other customers; and anyone else who is knowledgeable in the automotive field,” he said. "Don’t hesitate to ask questions.” “Be suspicious,” Mitchell warned, “especially if the retreader doesn’t offer a warranty or if the price of retreads is significantly less than half of new tires.” On the question of when to purchase tires, Mitchell recommended that the tires be changed before they get down to the last 16th of an inch of tread. “The near-bald tire is more likely to skid than one with adequate tread and is many more times more likely to puncture or blow out than one with more than 16th of an inch,” he said. He added that in general for safety, individuals should watch not only the depth of tread but also the evenness of wear. Uneven wear can indicate other problems such an underinflation or misalignment. Appreciation I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all my relatives, friends, and neighbors for their prayers, visits, cards, gifts, flowers and other acts of kindness shown me while I was a patient in Fauquier Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. J. F. Denton, the Rev. Joe Stirman, and the Rev. Ray Crockett.—Roy Carter The Little tox

COUNTR y journal <A By NANCY SECRIST Extension Agent Roasted turkey ranks higher in protein than any of the other farm produced meat classes. Turkey breast meat ranks the' highest in protein, and lowest in calorie content and lowest in cholesterol of all popular meats. Turkey meat is rich in riboflavin, niacin, and other vitamins. For these reasons, turkey meat is also widely used in menus where special diets are required, such as heart patients, diabetics, and overweight people. Turkey Broccoli Casserole RECIPE BY: Mrs. W. C. Campbell, Washington, Va. Cook until tender 1 stalk sliced celery 1 small onion sliced 1 carrot sliced in 2 cups chicken or turkey broth. Blend until smooth ‘/a cup flour in 1 cup milk. Add to broth and vegetables and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and add 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ‘/a teaspoon curry powder. Cook one large bunch broccoli or 2 boxes frozen broccoli until tender. Drain and cut into pieces. In a greased casserole place a layer of 1 cup chopped turkey or use turkey slices, top with broccoli, then another cup of chopped turkey or turkey slices. Pour sauce over and top with 1 stack of crumbled saltine crackers mixed with one stick melted butter or margarine. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until crumb mixture is golden brown. Scalloped Oysters The Governor’s Palace, Williamsburg, Va. Melt one half cup butter, add three fourths cup flour and cook for 5 minutes or until dark brown, stirring constantly. Add 3 teaspoons paprika, one teaspoon salt and one half teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, add four tablespoons each of green pepper, and onion and one half teaspoon of garlic which have been Finely chopped. Cook slowly for 5 minutes. Take from fire and add two tablespoons lemon juice and one tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and one quart of oysters which have been picked over and heated in their own liquor. Pour into baking dish and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top. Bake in hot oven for 30 minutes. Pumpkin Pie (from an old Kentucky recipe contributed by Mrs. Sidney Mank) IV* cups pumpkin Vi cup sugar 3 tablespoons maple syrup heaping tsp. cinnamon V* tsp. ginger (heaping) heaping V* tsp. nutmeg V* tsp. salt 2 eggs - slightly beaten 1 cup whole milk Vj cup light cream Combine pumpkin, sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt and mix. Add eggs, milk and cream and mix thoroughly. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell. Bake in 425 degree oven 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted in pie comes out clean. I sometimes bake this in a pie crust to which I have added crushed pecans - about */j cup, ground very fine. Feted On Birthday Mrs. Mattie Lee Clark was honored on her 92nd birthday Saturday with a surprise party given by her daughter, Mrs. Lucille Blosser of New Market, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne in Washington. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blosser and Heather of New Market, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Giles of Warrenton, Mrs. Gladys Moore of Arlington and Mrs. Randolph Clater and Pam. —Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Daphne McCullough FAIRIES DANCED AT MIDNIGHT on the lawn at Stonehaven, home of Mr. and Mrs. George Muth, and the following morning a circle of mushrooms sprang up to mark the spot. Folk legend is as good a way as any to explain the perfect circle, approximately six feet in diameter, that the Muths found in their front yard Monday. News From The Boston Area By MRS. MARIE ATKINS Rappahannock News Correspondent Robbie Brown was honored on his third birthday with a party Sunday evening at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hensley. Guests present included his mother, Mrs. Brenda Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hopkins of Remington, Mrs. Gladys Schlosser, and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hensley, Susan and Trey. David A. Thornhill and Bill Duncan of VPI & SU have arrived at the homes of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan, for the Thanksgiving holidays. Mrs. Clarence W. Jenkins spent the weekend with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jenkins and family in Bentonville. Mrs. Robert McLaughlin ^ SURSUM CORDA SCHOOL Vis a non-profit corporation offering a program of instruction to children ages 3-8. We have half- and full-day programs to suit your own particular needs. Call us today or drop by to visit - we have a caring staff and will offer the best for your child. SURSUM CORDA SCHOOL (basement of Post Office building) Washington, Virginia 675-3237 and son, Robbie, of Brooklyn, Maine were Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and Peggy. F. R. Frazier was a Friday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier in Castleton. Mrs. Lucy Jenkins called on the Misses Gladys and Nina Jenkins Sunday afternoon. Calling on the Rev. W. B. Dennis during the weekend was Joe McCaffrey of Culpeper. Mrs. Carroll Deal of Arlington spent the past week here at Country Place. Mr. and Mrs. Carter White spent the weekend with Mrs. Eva Driskoll and attended the football game. Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill and Mrs. George Butler visited Mrs. Virgie Jenkins, Mrs. Ernest Thornhill, Mrs. Della Johnston and Mrs. Mecie Thornhill in Culpeper. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines and sons were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby North and family of Front Royal. Their Sunday supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. David Sisk. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, 'llyt Foxes’ Upiop And Other Stretchers. Tall Tales And Discursive Reminiscences of Happy Years in Scrabble. Virginia lanjes I. Kilpatrick 207 South Royal Avenue p Front Royal. Virginia. 22630 635-7070 (( W „ D» 1/ d' *■' Mh Michele and Michael, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, were in Winchester Sunday afternoon visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Lacy T. Corbin and dining with Mr. and Mrs. James M. Dodson. News Of Flint Hill Mike and Kevin Raney of VPI & SU in Blacksburg arrived at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Raney, last Friday evening to spend the Thanksgiving holidays. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Wood were Dudley Wood of Vicksburg, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Gay and Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. Dunn, all of Newport News. Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins visited Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch on Saturday evening. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Welch were Mrs. Holly Holbik of Vienna, Miss mu«j Dennis of Castleton, and Mrs. Debbie Wimmer of Front Royal. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller were Mrs. Diane Cook and children of Ruckersville. Robert L. Massie, Jr., of Richmond arrived Tuesday to spend through Thanksgiving Day with his mother, Mrs. Frank Spalding. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCullocl} of Falls Church spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. M. H. Brady. 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—Rappahannock New* Sufi Photo RAPPAHANNOCK CHAPTER, American Cancer Society completed a cancer detection clinic Saturday with the assistance of Mrs. Virginia Schneider, Division Director, Norma Kropp, who is associated with the state organization, Mrs. Beverly Massie of Amissville, treasurer of the local chapter, Janet Vitalis and Mary Ann Rameirez, also state associates. Around The Woodville Area Mr. and Mrs. Edward Corker, Donald, Eddie, and Jessica Ann of Beaverdam and Mr. and Mrs. Collier Fox of Luray were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt. Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest, Patsy and Todd, Mrs. Ashby Butler, and Bobby Foster visited Mr. Mae Corbin who remains a patient in Fairfax Hospital. Mrs. Butler stayed with her sister, Mrs. Ruth Beard, in Alexandria to be near her mother in the hospital. Weekend guests of Mr.a dn mrs. Brew Burke were Alvin Grigsby, Pat Atkins, and Mrs. John Wood •^he Winaf ^Jributf. CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service " PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS TAX DEADLINE The Deadline for paying 1977 Rappahannock County Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes is MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 The Treasurer's Office will be closed all day Tuesday, December 6. If you failed to receive a tax statement please contact I I I Mrs. Frances Foster Rappahannock County Treasurer EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE Route 211 - Amissville 937-5111 DOOR PRIZES WINNERS from FALL CARPET SALE 1st Prize KATHY LANE Culpeper 20 fq. yd*. Mas! arid's "Casanat" (value $286.00) 2nd Prize LILLIAN FLETCHER Warrenton Hoovar Vacuum, Upright (valua $89.96) 3rd Prize MRS. MIKE GREEN Culpeper $26 Gift Cartificat# toward purchaaa own custom drapsa and dipcaaart, of our 50211 Main SuCuipfl|Mr;82&fi232 ard, Tabby, John and Jeff, and Jeff. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Alice Pullen, Ruby and Audrey, were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Trout and Christ. Curtis Burke and son of Baltimore, Md. and Milton Hawkins called on Weldon Burke Saturday. Bobby Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest, Todd and Patsy attended a birthday party for Marshall Howard in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard in Manassas recently. Robert Nethers of Fairfax was a Saturday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burke. A Wednesday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland was Mrs. John Creel of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Winston Sibert and Becky of Warrenton visited Mrs. Amos Butler and Charles on Sunday. Mrs. Butler, joined by Mrs. Ertha Hawkins oi Boston, were Thursday afternoon callers of Mrs. Lucy Aylor in Madison. Mr. and Mrs. James Sykes and Brad were Sunday guests of Mrs. Opie Crawford and sons. Thrift Shop Closing The Washington Auxiliary’s Thrift Shop will close for the season on Friday, December 2 and will remain closed until April. At that time it will re-open for the spring, summer and fall seasons. According to Auxiliary president, Mrs. Ruth Gark, the shop still has many good bargains in warm clothing for men, women and children for the cold months ahead at low, low prices. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Wednesday and Friday in the fire house at Washington. If anyone has used, saleable articles which they would like to contribute to the shop they may call Mrs. Gark at 675-3608 or leave them at the rear door of the fire house. ++++ Life is a system of relations rather than a positive and independent existence; let him learn that he is as much dependent on others as others on him. —G. A. Sala Obituaries Keyser Funeral services for Leslie Fox Keyser, 86, of Front Royal were conducted Sunday at the Front Royal United Methodist Church by the Rev. Laughton L. Corr. Burial followed in the Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal. Mrs. Keyser died Thursday, Nov. 17,1977, in Warren Memorial Hospital. She was born in Browntown on Oct. 16, 1891. Married to Joseph W. Keyser, she was a daughter of the Rev. La Fayette Fox and Catherine V. Stonebumer. Mrs. Keyser began teaching in the Warren County school system and served as elementary supervisor in Rappahannock and Warren counties. She was a member of the Front Royal United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, and served in many other church and civic organizations. Survivors include a brother, Rowland Fox, of Front Royal and several nieces and nephews. By BESSIE M. PARKS Rappahannock Nawa Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. Dean Holdaway spent Tuesday and Wednesday of last week in Leesburg, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Phillips, and enroute home called on her sister, Mrs. Edna Cornett, on Route 15. Tony Williams is reported improving in Warren Memorial Hospital following surgery last week. His brother, Mike, returned to school Monday after a week’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Williams were recent dinner guests of their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Williams, in Culpeper. Miss Janet Wines was a Saturday overnight guest of Miss Pam Reynolds in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and son, Jason, of Westminister, Md.,' spent Wednesday with her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hudson, Jr. Saturday Mr. Hudson was in Grasonville, Md., to visit his grandfather, Walter V. Hudson, who is reported improving following a stroke. Mrs. Nancy Sechrist, County Extension Agent, attended the Chester Gap 4 Franklin W. Cain and wife to Jack Van Hudson, Jr., and wife, lots 12 and 14, Block 5, Section E, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates; Wakefield District. $30,500. Phillip F. Moore and wife to Richard S. North and wife, lots 18 and 19, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates; Wakefield District. $2,000. Peggy E. Clark Lindquist and husband to Robert E. Lindquist and wife, approximately 15 acres; Wakefield District. $16,500. Gift. Wallace B. Russell and wife to Ronnie Lee Settle and wife, lot 28, Mountain View Subdivision; Wakefield District. $5,200. Lucy K. Davis and husband to Alexander K. Davis, 2.2037 acres; Hampton District. $12,000. Dennis and Monica Corbin to Henry R. and Mary F. Beumer, 4.0 acres; Wakefield District. $4,250. Eunice Lee Deal and others to Lucy Diane Bruce, 5.211 acres; Jackson District. $45,000. Walter M. Richmond and wife to Dorothy G. Davis, 11.9 acres; Piedmont District. $21,000. Lucy S. Triplett and husband to Charles Thomas Fleming and wife, 30.9004 acres; Hampton District. $33,990. its tlie BIGGEST it s BOND f THE SPY ► loved me I >1—--j11• i 'rontRoval Rt. 55 OPENS 7:00/SHOW 7:30 Last Show of the season "My Pleasure I Is My |K ^ Business Dr. C. W. Goldsborough Dr. F. L. Haddock announce the opening of their new office in Warrenton, Va. OPTOMETRISTS’ OFFICE 87 LEE HIGHWAY Suite 16, Warrenton 347-2217 WTues.-Fri.>12Sat. John C. Bennett and wife to David J. Yokum and wife, 18.1125 acres; Jackson District. $36,000. E. H. Stokes and wife to Eric Adamson and others, trustees, */» undivided interest in Section E, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates; Wakefield District. $5,000. Thomas V. Williams and wife to Thomas V. Williams, Jr., 2.01 acres; Wakefield District. $6,000. Gift. Thomas V. Williams and wife to George Edward Williams, 16 acres; Wakefield District. $6,000. Lucy S. Triplett and husband to Scott McBride and others, 25.0001 acres; Hampton District. $30,000. Lawyers Title Insurance Co. to Kenneth E. Leight and others, 2.19 acres, Town of Sperryville; Piedmont District. $36,000. NOTICE TO FARMERS Dead cows picked up FREE Call 778-2444 or 778-3123* v J. M. Yates Luray, Va. H’ers meeting Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. Maybelle Gilkey. The newly elected Officers are: Kim Gilkey, Pres.; Gail Wines, V. Pres.; Cindy Williams, Secy.; Kelly Gilkey, Treas.; and Gail Wines, > Reporter. Maybelle Gilkey and Mary Hickerson are leaders. Other members present: Dannette Hickerson, Suzy and Jenna Wines, DinaBird Williams, Sandy Wines, and Angy Jenkins. Regular monthly meetings will be held the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Girls between ages 9 and 19 are eligible to join and anyone interested in joining should contact one of the leaders. Mrs. Mary Jean Campbell and Mrs. Wanda Davis and infant son, Chris, of Front Royal spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dicky Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sealock had as callers the past weekend, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kreisher of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rector of Orlean. Recent visitors in the James Fox home were Mr. and Mrs. Duane Williams and Angela; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Franklin and children; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lillard and Sam Linn, all of Front Royal, and Mr. and Mrs. Garland Elliott of Strasburg. Mrs. Grade Williams entered Warren Memorial Hospital Sunday. Hei* daughter, Kelly Jo, returned to school Monday after a recent illness.' Members of the Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church were hostesses at a baby shower Saturday for Mrs. Virgie Ubben in the fellowship rooms of the church. The Thanksgiving dinner at the Baptist Church Sunday was well attended.' Lonnie Williams is home after several days in Warren Memorial Hospital. His grandfather, Sam North, entered the same hospital Saturday. Cathy Ann's Wine. Cheese Health Foods MiniMtil Front Royal, Va. CUTYOUR FUEL BILLS Ail stoves picked-up at the Emporium Special 10% introductory energy saving discount! Sierra Stoves are constructed of heavy steel plate. Won’t warp, crack or burn out. Burn efficiently with little attention or mess. Holds fire for hours. The Sierra can pay for itself in a single season. Two models to choose from. No. 150 No. 300 $373 $429 I MM EDI A TE DELIVERY SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM SPERRYVILLE, VA. OPEN EVERY DAY This Year Give The Gift That Repeats Itself 52 Weeks A Year! The Perfect Gift For Everyone... A SUBSCRIPTION TO YOUR COUNTY NEWSPAPER 2 Subscriptions for $9.00 Reg.$10 In Rappahannock and Adjoining Counties Elsewhere $11 > Reg. $12 Split This Offer Anyway You Prefer: ■ •Give one yr. subscription to two people. $9 in Rappahannock & adjoining counties. •Give one person a 1 yr. subscription & extend your own subscription for 1 yr., (no matter when your subscription expires) for $9. •Or a combination of one subscription in Rappahannock or adjoining counties, plus one “beyond” for $11. Take Advantage of this Christmas Offer Before Dec. 31 This Offer Will Not Be Extended Mail your order to ^appaliannock^mis Box 38 Washington, Va. 22747 4

^ow'n9 Front End Alignment TACK’GL SER VICE CENTER Specializing in VW Vehicle Repair 30 Ashby St* - Warrenton Tire Balancing 347-3785 _American Car Service Village Beauty Salon Ami8sville, Va. Announces that after Thanksgiving Vicki Burke will be an apprentice under the supervision of Ronnie Webb and Ruby Cannon. All work Tuesday and Wednesday only will be... Vi PRICE For appointment call 937-4100 Auction Sale Saturday, Nov. 26 - 2 p.m. Amissville Fire Dept. Grounds 1 Ariens Riding Mower (6 hp., 36 in cut) Vinyl Recliner Chair Set slipcovers (new) Set stainless steel flatware 1 seamstress model Child’s play electric stove Carpet remnants 1 Television Radio 2 sinks Deep freeze Fire extinguishers Used door Clock Bicycle Tea pitcher Refrigerator Kitchen table Lawn mower Paint Old tires Lot books Miscellaneous items Terms: CASH A steer will be given away following sale Sponsored By Amissville Ruritan Club J.J. NEWBERRY’S Open every night til 9 p.m. thru Christmas Sundays 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fountain will be open . for your convenience. ICome shop and browse • around our store j for your Christmas Selections Take advantage of our Lay-a-way plan J. J. NEWBERRY'S downtown Front Royal v f use your Bankamericard or Master Charge APPEARING AT THE WOODVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, Nov. 27 will be The Churchmen and Teresa” who will present a gospel song service which begins at 7:30 p.m. Virginia Agricultural Firsts The first apple export from Virginia was a shipment of Albemarle pippins in 1759 to England. Early in 1791 the Englishman Arthur Young, the most scientific farmer of the day and the editor of the Annals of Agriculture, wrote George Washington and asked him what farms in America produced, what crops were worth in this country and many other questions. Washington conducted a Birthday Celebrated Miss Tammy Atkins was honored on her fourth birthday with a party given by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. Atkins, at their home in Sperryville. Guests included her brother and sister, Ray and Robin; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ebb Atkins; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huff, David, Bobby, and Danny, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gore, Keith and Heather Dawn, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wharton, Calvin and Shelby Atkins, the Misses Betty, Becky, Brenda^ .Ruth, Elsie and Alice Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Baker and I Chucky, Miss Peggy Pullen, Miss Nancy Wharton and Tommy Kendall. Birth Mr. and Mrs. Dean Irvine of Sperryville announce the birth of a daughter, Erin DeAn on Sunday, November 20, 1977 at Fauquier Memorial Hospital, Warrenton. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Irvine of Afton. Great-grandparents are Mrs. G. W. Fullerton of Reform, Alabama, Roy M. Reeve of Mt. Dora, Florida and Mrs. Myrtle Irvine of Waynesboro. mail survey and compiled the results. It was America’s first crop report. The first commercial peanut crop in the United States was grown by Dr. Matthew Harris in 1844 in Sussex County. Peanuts were already to be found in Virginia when the first settlers landed. At that time they were growing in a wild state. The first recorded drought in Virginia following the settlement at Jamestown occured in 1618. The drought was followed by a severe storm so that the settlers were once again dependent on the Indians for food. There have been many droughts over the years in Virginia but the one that is listed by most people as the worst in the history of the state occured in 1930. There was a drop of 43 per cent in the value of crops from 1929. Rainfall was 17 inches less than average. Corn was reduced to 35 per cent of normal and hay 50 per cent. The great drought drove many bootleggers out of business because they couldn’t find enough water to manufacture their illicit whiskey. - - O' * nifej « Bridge The Washington Bridge Gub met last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Spalding in Flint Hill. Those winning prizes were Mrs. Henry M. Keyser, Mrs. L. J. Turner, Mrs. E. M. Jones, and Mrs. Harold Scoggins. Others playing were Mrs. George Davis, Mrs. Roger Torneden, Mrs. W. A. Moore and Mrs. Louis Moore, Jr. Film Showing Joe Dawson, missionary from Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela will show slides at Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church, Sperryville, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Fire—Rescue Notes William Peyton was taken to Warren Memorial Hospital from his home on Nov. 4 by the Washington Rescue Squad. On Nov. 12, this unit transported Pauline Scroggins to Fauquier Hospital from the home of Garence Wharton. On Nov. 16, the Washington Volunteer Fire Dept, was called to a barn fire at the Peter Marx Programable — Printing — Display Calculators 10 Digit Printing Calculators From $74 up 10 Digit Display Calculators From $49.95 up Pocket Calculators From $19.95 up Culpeper Book 210 N.Main Store Culpeper 825-4707 The Home of Business Gifts for Business People property on Battle Run Rd. Also on Nov. 16, the Sperryville Rescue Squad carreid Joyce Jenkins from her home in Sperryville to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. The Washington Fire Dept, answered a call to a field fire on Rt. 621 outside of Flint Hill on Nov. 18. Eva Jenkins was taken from her home in Gid Brown Hollow to Warrep Memorial Hospital on Noy. 20 by the Sperryville Rescue Squad. The Chester Gap Rescue Squad took Willie B. Mills to and from his home in Huntly to the emergency room in Warren Memorial Hospital Friday. On Saturday the same squad unit took Sam North from, his home in Chester Gap to Warren Memorial. Building? •Paint •Lumber j •MHwork • •Hardware Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Warrenton Buiding Material Co., Inc. Of) the By-Pass Warrenton 317-1400 Marriage Announced The marriage of Dale Elaine Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Woodward of Castleton, to Walter Wayne Grimsley of Flint Hill took place on Saturday, November 12, 1977, in Viewtown. The Rev. J. S. Colvin performed the ceremony. A reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Colvin in Viewtown. The couple will reside in Castleton. RCES Menu Nov. 28-Dec. 2 Monday Hot dogs and buns, mashed potatoes, green peas, apricots, milk. Tuesday Bologna and cheese, potato salad, string beans, applesauce, bread and butter, milk. Wednesday Vegetable soup and crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, peaches and grapefruit, cookie, milk. Thursday Fried chicken, lima beans and corn, carrot sticks, pears, bread and butter, milk. Friday Fish sticks, potato chips, mixed vegetables, apple pie, bread and butter, milk. ■f—I—I—b The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul. News From Washington Spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson Sr., were their son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson Jr., Karen and Ernest of Culpeper. Trenton Burke of Culpeper was a Saturday luncheon guest of his mother, Mrs. Guy Burke. A Wednesday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke was C. Cletus Burke of Front Royal. Ashton Burke of Warrenton and Mrs. Hugh Dodson and granddaughter, Mrs. Evelyn Sours, of The Plains joined Mr. and Mrs. Burke for lunch on Thursday. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. W. M. Fletcher were her granddaughter Mrs. Harold Faulkner, and Mr. Faulkner of Orange. Ranny Burke and two sons of Manassas called on Mrs. Gabe Burke Saturday. Visiting Mrs. Burke on Sunday were Mrs. Debbie Payne, daughter and nephews of Chester Gap, Mrs. Shirley Owens and daughters of Front Royal, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr. and Missy of Sperryville. Joining Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairfax for Thanksgiving dinner will be their son, Duglas Fairfax Jr., Mrs. Fairfax and family of Forestville, Md.; their daughter, Mrs. Robert Canova and Mr. Canova of Revival Revival services at Gid Brown Baptist Church have been scheduled for Nov. 27 through Dec 3, with special singing each evening. Pastor Waldo Grandstaff of Staunton will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend. Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson were honored by friends and relatives at Woodville Baptist Church with a surprise 47th anniversary dinner on Sunday. Flowers, a plaque and dinner for an estimated 75 people commemorated the event. Roanoke; Mr. and Mr«. Albert Weilens of Potomac, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Calvert of Falls Church, Miss Virginia Alexander of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Filippone and Mike Can ova of Fulton, Md. Mrs. L. J. Turner, accompanied by Mrs. G. W. Smith of Flint Hill, Mrs. Elmo Flynt and Mrs. Henry M. Keyser, attended a performance of “Mr. Roberts” at the Hayloft Dinner Theatre in Manassas Thursday. Mrs. Turner’s weekend houseguests were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Price of Victoria. Kim and Tom Jenkins Jr., were weekend houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Pyane and Miss Pamela Clater. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Updike of Charlottesville spent last Wednesday with Byrd Updike and his sister, Mrs. Lucille Fox. C. J. Miller left Wednesday for West Simsbury, Conn, where he will spend the Thanksgiving holiday with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Vaughan. He will return home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kamminga in Falls Church. Mbs Nancy Bantin of Warn Springs b spending thb week and the Thanksgiving holiday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W.F, Moffett, III, and Mrs. W. F. Moffett visited the Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Burton at the Sleepy Hollow Nursing Home in Annandale on Sunday. Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett left Wednesday for Gales Ferry, Conn., to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with their son-in-law and daughter, Lt. and Mrs. Craig Welling, who will also be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett of New York City. Mrs. John Updike and Randall Updike spent Sunday in Newsoms where they were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Updike and family. BALSWIN Best Prices in Area •Ml L. SNA VCR NANO CO. 1202 N. IBjO km. Front Royal, Va. NOTICE In accord with the requirements of the Virginia State Democratic Party Plan, a mass meeting will be held Thursday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse in Washington, Va. for the purpose of reorganizing the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. A Chair, ViceChair, Secretary and Treasurer, as well as committee members will be elected. Bylaws for the County Committee will be proposed and adopted. All Rappahannock County Democrats are eligible to participate in this meeting providing they are qualified to vote in the next election, believe in the principles of the Democratic Party and intend to support the Democratic nominees in the next election. Come to the meeting and take part in the affairs of the Democratic Party. Help make it better. A. H. Keyset, Chairman Rappahannock Co. Democratic Committee BUILDING SUPPLIES HOME CENTER CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING arm CPM fvurrrtiNO-raiuiio ANTTMNO JffCl >»6i PHONE 825-1755 302 S. EAST ST. CULPEPER, VA. 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Still A Big'Question (Continued from Page 1) not be retested in that area even though the student may not retain the skill all the way through school. If a student fails to achieve die competency level required for graduation, two options exist, according to Bloomer. Either the student will receive remediation (in the summer school or by being held back a year) or die student will be awarded a “certificate of attendance*’ rather than a standard diploma. In an attempt to prepare Rappahannock’s ninth graders for competency testing, Bloomer plans to get copies of a pilot program exam and “administer it as an indicator to find out where we are.” He noted that the group pilot program in southwest Virginia included rural school jurisdictions similar to Rappahannock. This consortium has talked about administering their exam outside their boundaries, according to Bloomer, and he has asked that they consider this county as a test area. Along with other educators, Bloomer said he was concerned about competency testing falling into the same trap as the standards of quality. Under the standards, a per pupil funding minimum was established. This figure was to be regarded as just that—the minimum allowed by the General Assembly, Bloomer stressed. Instead, he maintained, it has almost turned into a goal, with school jurisdictions aiming at the minimum level and no higher. “We’re trying to guard against that” with competency testing, Bloomer said. If educators direct their curriculum primarily at preparing students to pass the competency test, then the test will not serve its intended purpose, Bloomer explained. "We have to see that the minimum does not become the maximum,” he concluded. +H—I—h Sooner or later, a man, if he is wise, discovers that life is a mixture of good days and bad, victory and defeat, give and take. —Wilferd Peterson Highway Department Honored a wnonower planting project undertaken by the State Department of Highways and Transportation and the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs has been chosen as one of the nation’s outstanding example of roadside landscaping. Commissioner John E. Harwood said today the U. S. Department of Transportation has selected Virginia’s “Operation Wildflower” as the second best landscape project in its annual nationwide judging of “The Highway and Its Environment.’’ “We are tremendously pleased with this recognition of these cooperative efforts between the Highway and Transportation Department and the Federation of Garden Clubs. I think the project itself, of which we are very proud, reflects Virginia’s belief that highways can and should be aesthetically pleasing,” Harwood said. The wildflower planting project was undertaken in 1976 as part of the Virginia Bicentennial Spruce Up Campaign initiated by Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr. It also was part of a nationwide program started by the National Council of State Garden Clubs, America’s state highway and transportation agencies, and the Federal Highway Administration. Garden clubs throughout Virginia contributed funds to buy more than 140 pounds of wildflower seed. Representatives of the federation’s six districts worked with the Highway and Transportation Department’s Environmental Quality Division to select locations for the planting. Employees of the department planted the seed in the spring of 1976 in beds ranging in size up to a halfacre along various sections of interstate and primary highways. Such flowers as black-eyed Susans, sweet peas, bachelor's buttons, cornflowers, coreopsis, ox-eye daisies, and evening primrose were included. Harold C. King of Richmond, Virginia administrator for thd Federal Highway Administration, said awards will be presented to both the Highway and Transportation Department’s environmental competition. In the most recent competition, the first prize for landscaping went to the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the extensive use of planters and greenery along a pedestrian bridge near the University of' South Carolina campus in Columbia. MOYERS MOTOR CO.f INC. Ford St Mercury NEW MARKET, VA. 75 Used Cars St Trucks in stock rt all times CALL Robert G. Dennis - Local Sales Rep. 987-8116 Robinson Proposes Tax Change Measures to revise federal inheritancetax law, were dropped in the Congressional hopper, by Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson shortly before the current recess period began. The Seventh District Congressman’s tax revision proposal would repeal the socalled carryover basis - provisions of a 1976 tax law.y According to Robinson, “last year, Congress wisely increased the farm estate tax exemption from $60,000 to $175,000. The old exemption figure had grown unrealistic Purina Field & Farm Dog Food.$855/50 lbs. Dryco Dog Food.$855/50 fas. Wildbird Seed.$8.45/50 bs. Sunflower Seed.$850/401*. hum Hone Feed.$355/501*. SheMCom.$555/1001*. OiaitY Purina Pig Growor Pelets.$450/501*. 5-10-10 Fertitof.$455/80 In Bator T wane Premium 325 bs. Tamfla Strength.$11.75 Creep Feed.... $855/1001*. Mixed Hog Feed.$5.75/100 fas. Laying Masb ....... $755/100 bs. Water Softener Salt.... $355/001*. 18% Cattle Cubes.$750/100 bs. Purina Layena.$450/50 fas. PROCTOR BIGGS FEED MILL 500 E. Main St 835-2218 From Royal Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. RATES: $2.00 for the first 20 words, 10c for each additional word. Box 1 numbers, $1 DO additional. ^ Make yourownfi Christmas Ornaments' <L WREATHS WREATH SUrrLItb ORNAMENTS ORNAMENT SUPPLIES Free Christmas Ideas HOBBY HOUSE CRAFT SHOP 510 Commerce Ave. Front Royal 835-7555 We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING 6 SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825-8383 Culpeper JERRY'S T.V. Pre-Christmas Inventory Sale through Nov. 30 All Radios & T.V.'s Reduced Christmas Lay away and Financing Available 531 E Main St. Front Royal Enjoy the Fantastic Aroma of Apple Wood in your fireplace! Sold by the full or half cord. Jens Tboiand Piedmont Farm Sperryvie, Va 967-8565 987-8568 Call after 7 p.m. SALE COUNTRY MANOR GIFT SHOP INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE 10-50% off most items 987-8761 Rl211, Spwtyvk, V«. GUITAR and banjo sale, 20 per cent off any guitar or banjo in stock. Yamaha, S'Vairi, Ventura, Penco, lida and more. Lay away now for Christmas. Lessons available. Kountry Keyboards Lt., 87 Lee Hwy.' West, Warrenton. 3474256. 12n24 GET YOUR BOOK about Rappahannock in Rappahannock. "The Foxes Union" by James J. Kilpatrick is now available at The Rush River Company across the street from the Medical Clinic in Washington. _I3n24 DEEP FREEZE, 700 lb. capacity. Very reasonable. Call 675 3255. 13d8 CARDINAL GIFTS - Giftables, Collectibles, & Antiques. Lady's French Desk, leather-top, Hand carved Camphor wood Chinese chest, oak tables & chairs, dressers, mahogany library coffee table, walnut vanity, dovetailed cedar chest, pigeon blood glass, crystal, pictures, slant-block front desk, hand painted lamps and porcelain. Priced to sell!!!!!!! Open Saturday & Sunday, 10 to 5. 987-8664. Sperryville, Va., Route 211. _ 13dl_ 25 PERCENT OFF on summer garden items including insecticides, pesticides, fertilizer and hand tools. WARDS LAWN & GARDEN CENTER, T516 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal. 13dl SNOW BLOWER for Gravely lawn tractor. Good as new. Call 937-0914 after 6 p.m. 13d1pd IT'S NOVEMBER!! We're glad to report that some lumber and plywood prices have eased up a little. Let us help you save your dollars with specials like Genuine Wood paneling at $3.29 each piece. Heavy gauge galv. roofing $26.00 each square and alum, roofing at $29.00 each square. JIM CARPENTER COMPANY, Rte. 29S, Madison, Va. Call COLLECT 948-5841. 13n24 FOR SALE: 3000W generator, like new. $500.00. 987-8303. tfk CLEAN 1970 Plymouth Satellite, PS, AC, green vinyl roof, radial tires, 73,000 miles, excellent condition. $650. 6753485 or 675 3400. tfk 1969 MUSTANG - $450.00 or 'best offer. 675-3784. _13n24 BEANY ELECTRONICS •Admiral & Philco TV’s and Appliances! •President and Cobra CB’s! Ask about our lay-away plan and financing I 209 East 6th St. Front Royal 635-3227 WHOLE WHEAT BERRIES biologically grown at Jordan River Farm for floor, sprouting, cereal, popping, seed. 25 lbs., $3.50; 50 lbs., $6; 100 lbs., $10. Place your orders and pick up at Rush River Co., 675-3327 or at the farm, 6359388. 13n24 MUSIC, the fit for all seasons, 20 per cent off any Conn, Farfisa, or Kawai organ in stock. 20 per cent off any Kawai, Kincaid, or Currier piano in stock. All prices include bench, delivery, first tuning and six lessons. No hidden extras. Kountry Keyboards Ltd., 87 Lee Hwy. West, Warrenton. 347-4256. 12n24 1969 YAMAHA 250cc trail bike. Very good condition. Call evenings (703 ) 560-3182. 13n24pd GOAT'S MILK—Try it for your pets. $1 per half gallon and 25c bottle deposit. Call 635-8366 between 6 and 9 p.m. 13d8pd IT'S INVENTORY TIME!! We have one carload of 2xl0's - No. 3 available at special low year-end prices: 12' - $4.32 ea.; 14' - $5.03 ea.; 16' - $5.77 ea. These 2xl0's meet all codes. First come, first serve. Call COLLECT 948-5841, Jim Carpenter Co., Rte. 29 S., Madison, Va. 13n24 1968 FORD V2 ton Pickup. $675. 937-4114. 3+ NORWICH TERRIER PUPS. P E Champion sired. Two October litters. Will hold for Christmas. 703-987-8803 or 703354-7488. '154AUTOMATIC WASHER: General Electric, used only 7 months. $200.00. Call 987-8102. 13N24 ATTENTION: Avoid Coal Strike, get your coal now. Delivered in 2 ton loads, at $65. per ton for lump. $80. per ton for nut. 635-3418. 13n24 HAY for Sale. Call 675-3566 or 675-3610, nights. 13tf BABY CRIB with new mattress, walker, infant clothes, etc. Wool maternity clothes, size 12, short. All very reasonable. Call 987-8615 after 6 p.m. 124FAITH MOUNTAIN HERBS AND ANTIQUES OF SPERRYVILLE—Our own herb jellies, dried herbs by the gram, herbal books, antiques. Furniture restoration and refinishing. 987-8824. tfk ANTIQUES—Top prices for ladies long dresses from the 20's, specializing in "things Grandma started with". MonSat or by appointment. 6352059. PRINTZ ANTIQUES, 206 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal, Va. 13n24 WANTED TO RENT or buy a cornpicker. Call 937-4700 or 937-4900. __14n24 WANTED—Full size violin, bow and case. Price negotiable. 987-8946. i4nao “■Joe Williams"" General Contractor Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. “Quality” Second To None Reference8^^^^703-635-5903 WANTED: Treadle sewing machine in good working condition. Call 675-3405. 14dl WANTED - Brass bed, double size; old wicker chairs, sofas, tables, etc. Call 987-8615 after 6 p.m. 14 + I BUY ANTIQUES! Estates, attic or barn full, furniture - 18th century, primitive, oak, walnut. Toys, silver, china, glass, brass, iron, musical instruments, corner and wall cupboards, desks, lighting, dolls - anything unusual before 1900. For confidential cash sales, call Fairlawn Antiques, Sperryvllle, 987-8178. 14d8pd HOMEMAKERS: Learn about the current discriminations in the Virginia law. Send for the "Legal Status of Homemakers in Virginia" published in 1977. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 18dl NO HUNTING or trespassing on the Rochmis property in Twin Falls area, Wakefield District. 21dl5 HAPPY HOLIDAYS ahead. Check extra guests in at Lake Motel. Phone 675-3539. 25d8pd SHOOTING MATCH “every Friday night, 7:30 p.m. at Washington Fire Dept, carnival grounds. NO HUNTING or trespassing on my property. Roadcap Atkins, Amissvllle. __21d22 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my husband, Ollie Willis Fincham, who departed this life eleven years ago, Nov. 29, 1966: To see your face, to watch you smile, To sit with you and talk a while. To be together the same old way, Would be my greatest wish today. Your loving wife, Anna R. Fincham pd. AMISSVILLE RURITAN CLUB Will hold an auction November 26 at Amissville firehouse grounds. At this time a steer will be given away. ' INSTRUCTION Improve yourself. A* quoted by / the U S- Dept. F Pt Labor Bureau I ot Labor Statistics, bulletin no. 1875. 1 start now to plan lor a proleeaionai oar—r driving a “Big FMgr Our private training school oners competent inatructora, modom equipment and challenging training fielda. Keep your job and train on part time baala (Sat ft Sun.) or attend our 3 week fun lime reatdent training Call right now tor full information. M««ny HARRISONBURG 703-434-5326 IN MEMORIAM fn loving memory of my dear husband, Robert N ethers, who passed away one year ago today, November 23, 1976: God watched you suffer - He knew you had had your share. He gently closed your weary eyes and took you home to rest. God only knows the lonely days and nights I've spent without you, But those who loved you so dearly are the ones who will never forget you, Your kind deeds and thoughts. They will live on forever. —by his loving wife and children. Pd. FISH—a Christian service organization. Need help? Call 675-3523, 987-8291, or 937-4721. tf IN MEMORIAM In memory of James B. Cornell who passed away Nov. 28,1973: Four years ago, you passed away; We miss you more and more each day. Sleep on, dear daddy, in peace and rest; We loved you, but God knoWs best. Sadly missed by Lorene and family. _Pd. SHOOTING MATCH every Saturday, 12:30 p.m., Castleton Fire House grounds. 21n24 BEGINNING DEC. 1, hours for Amissville Barbershop are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 21dlp WILL REBUILD Pianos, organs; refinish furniture. 9878480. 5n24pd MASONRY CONTRACTOR—Martin Woodward. Stone work a specialty. Basements and foundation, brickwork, fireplaces. For estimate call 987-8824. GORE'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE. Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs. P. O. Box 88, Sperryville, Va., 987-8748. tfk EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MON ECS Corporation. 9878928. tf CHAIR BOTTOMING. Quality work done on cane, rush, splits. Call COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 675-3294. 5tf A resident farrier in Rappahannock County...Sheree Osborn Horseshoeing and Trimming, Corrective work. 675-3409 prompt service. (Mk DISTINCTIVE SIGNS—hand painted by local artist, designed and crafted by COUNTRY CUP BOARDS, 6753294. tfk Love your antiques! Peerless restoration, refinishing. Prompt attention to detail. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 675-3294. tfk THURMON WHORTON, Flint Hill—Plumbing, Heating, Electrical work. 24 hour emergency service. 675-3607, 5tf ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings. Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout, Roof repair. Call Bill Starks, 675-3630, Washington, Va. NEW SERVICE OFFERED! UPHOLSTERY large or small. Specializing in the unusual. Call County Cupboards, Washington, Va. 6753294. 5n3 Kitchen Cabinets, furniture, hand painted signs, custom designed and built with pride. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 675-3294. The Old Dominion Repair Service—All types of home repairs, remodeling, additions and restorations. For estimates, call 937-5394. PART-TIME Office position. Business background essential. Submit resume to Rappahannock Medical Center, P.O. Box 268, Washington, Va. 22747. No telephone calls accepted. 20n24 OFFICE ASSISTANT in local welfare agency. Education and Experience: Completion of one year of an accredited business college plus two years of clerical experience; or graduation from high school and three years of experience. Education or experience should Include bookkeeping or basic accounting practices. Must pass State Merit System exam and be on correct register. Call 675-3613 for appointment. 20N24 SMALL 6 ROOM HOUSE - Near Flint Hill, Va., Full modernized. $150 per month. Call 703-635-4873. p.m. 25+ HAPPY THANKSGIVING, RAPPAHANNOCK WE RE thankful for YOU! Small hunting cabin nestled on 5 wooded acres near park. 3 rooms plus large screened porch. $22,500. Country housa open to views of mountains, meadow and woods. Large living room with fireplace. Cook’s kitchen, dining room • library. Old stream. 12 miles from Warrenton. $130,500. EILEEN M. DAY REALTOR-BROKER Washington, Va. 675-3400 \ , ' -> _ JS-dfc* A'SIC Candy Coombs Kerry Smithgall 675*3405 037*5573 ■ » , ' i ft, in the face of inflated, modern land values, and many inheritors of land in their family for generations were being threatened by its loss just to pay off the estate taxes of their deceased loved ones. “But in making this necessary adjustment,” Robinson noted, “Congressional liberals insisted on increasing the capital gains tax treatment of inherited property. Their revision is proving brutal in its impact. The American Bar Association insists many heirs have now been made subject to confiscatory, double taxation. This punitive part should be repealed.” MY T CANNON CO. REAL ESTATE Amissville, Va. 937-4111 CASTLETON - 49 acres, mostly open with cropland, stream, high elevation with lovely building site and view of the mountains; V2 mi. frontage on paved road, $71,000 with owner financing. AMISSVILLE, 16.7 acres, large manicured yard, almost new home overlooking pond. 3 bedrooms, large living room with fireplace, fancy kitchen, 3 full baths, screened porch, basement, CAC, large garage and machine shed. Located in quiet area. $105,000 CASTLETON • 100 acres, mostly open with cropland, about 15 ac. woods, 2 streams, V2 mi. frontage on paved road; ideal building site facing Red Oak, Bessie Bell and Blue Ridge Mts. $134,000 with owner financing. ESTES - 18.18 acres good timberland (oak, poplar & pine), spring, front on state road and mail route. $21,500. CASTLETON-BEN VENUE area 5 78 acres of woodland fronting on state road. $11,000. BOSTON • 65 acres neglected land with some pulpwood and timber. Borders on stream, good view. $49,500, with owner financing. BOSTON ■ 15 wooded acres on routes 522 and 604 with small stream. $22,500. WOODVILLE * 1 fenced acre. Frontage on Thornton River and state road No. 621. $2950. SCRABBLE-BOSTON AREA ■ 62.8 acres. Nice timberland with stream and trails; fronts on state road. $1,000 per acre. Flexible terms. SCRABBLE-BOSTON AREA • 205 acres, open and timberland with large stream through ..property; excellent building site with view of the Blue Ridge Mountains; long frontage on 2 state roads. Flexible terms. $205,000. ROCK MILLS ■ 25 acres woodland with stream and state road frontage. $1,000 per acre, with owner financing. LAUREL MILLS ■ 54.3 acres with stream and state road frontage. $950 per acre, with owner financing. AMISSVILLE - 6.8 wooded acres with approved location for septic system. $11,000. RAY T. CANNON (703) 937-4900 m realtor ■ PANORAMA REALTY Sperryville Emporium Sperryville, Va. 987-8640 Open Every Day Flint Hill—This lovely, well-kept home has 3 bedrooms, full bath, hardwood floors, living room with fireplace, equipped kitchen with large dining area and full basement with finished rec room and utility area. Situated on 1 acre with excellent mountain views. $55,500 Castleton—Terrific mountain views from this 3.7 acres with hard surfaced road frontage. Enhanced by 4 bedroom home including large livipg, dining and kitchen area. Full bath and electric heat. $36,500 More than 28 acres of woodland, in the mountains south of Sperryville. Will give you privacy, exceptional views, excellent building sites and a sound investment for only $900 per acre with owner financing. Plenty of elbow room for garden or grazing when you own this 5 acres with stream on good state road. Improved by 6 room frame country home with everything necessary for immediate, comfortable living. Bath, heat, & plenty of unfinished but enclosed space for additional future living area. Good shade trees and shrubs. $40,000 Almost completed cabin on 5.29 wooded acres with spring and stream fronting on state road. 2 story cabin included 21 x 24 first floor with stone fireplace, 24 foot porch, wiring, interior studding and septic system. Ready for completion by new owner. $27,500 30 wooded acres high up Chester Gap Mt. and fronting on Rt. 522. Tremendous views of valley, certified survey and priced to sell at $35,000 with $8,000 down and balance over 15 years at 9% tB .REALTOR; ASSOCIATES JAMES W. LEAKE - 967-8236 J. MAURICE O'BANNON 987-8713 JOHN R. EUBANK, Jr. - 987-8146 C. KEETON BARNES - 987-8619