Rappahannock News, December 29, 1977

1953 Class Reunion The graduating class of 19S3 at Rappahannock County High School is planning a 25th reunion this coming June. The reunion committee needs names and addresses of graduates which should be sent to Mrs. Annie Mary Williams, 433 13th St, Float Royal, Va. 22630 or to Mr. and ~ Mr*» Frank s Hawkins, 5875 2nd St., Arlington, Va. 22204. Holiday Closings Rappahannock County Library: Closed December 31, January 1 and 2. Open December 30 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Regular hours resume on January 3. County offices: Closed January 2. Welfare and Food Stamp offices: Closed from noon on December 30 and all day on January 2. VPI Extension office: Closed from noon on December 30 and all day January 2. Rappahannock News office: Closed January 2.i AVFD Elects Officers Amissville lire Company and Rescue Squad held an election of J0ficers at their December meeting. Paul Ar Poling was reelected as president of the organization with Charlie Priest named as vice president. Terry Martin was chosen secretary and Charlie Compton was returned to the office of treasurer. Russell Pullen was again named chief of the fire company with Levi Atkins, Jr. assistant chief. Everett Smith was named captain and Mike Hitt named lieutenant of the fire company. Bobby Carter was reelected captain of the rescue squad and Donald James lieutenant. Executive board members are Arthur Brown and Gilbert Lawrence. ALPINE SLIDE similar to the one shown above has been proposed for the Rappahannock Ski Area in Harris Hollow. The owners believe that the slide, which would be open during the ski area’s off-season, would allow profitable, year-round operation. The matter was taken up at last Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Murphy Ag-Bus. Council Speaker Actor and former U. S. Senator George Murphy will be the principal speaker Jan. 18 at the 1978 Virginia Agribusiness Appreciation Banquet at the Richmond Coliseum. Norman Coyner, Delaplane, president of the Virginia Beef Cattle Ass’n and a member of the sponsoring organization, the Virginia Agribusiness Council, said the theme of the seventh annual event will be Agricultural Research: Blueprint for Tomorrow. Incoming Governor John N. Dalton, will also be on the program. Community Rallies * To Aid Homeless The Amissville-Viewtown community is mounting a concerted drive to raise funds to build a new house for an elderly brother and sister who lost their home and all their possessions Dec. 21 in a fire of undetermined origin. Raymond Hitt, 72 and crippled, and his sister Rosie Hitt, 68, lived in an old house near Amissville, left them by their parents. They had no insurance. Their neighbors are organizing the Hitt building fund and are asking that contributions be sent to T. C. Barron, Viewtown 22746, who is acting as treasurer. The Hitts have about 24 acres of land which is now on the market and if sold will help to finance the building. Any volunteers who would like to give a day or two labor to help build the small simple cinderblock house are invited to call Mr. Barron. The Hitts are now staying with Mrs. Fay Crescenti while a permit is being sought to put a trailer on the home site until a house can be built. Davis Proposes Ordinance Changes In a freewheeling session last Wesnesday, the Rappahannock Planning Commissioners met with Commonwealth Attorney George Davis to continue review and revision of the county’s zoning and subdivision ordinances. Davis proposed a new approach to the problems of uncontrolled development and loss of agricultural, forest al and open space land to subdivision uses. “All subdivided land should be rezoned” from agricultural and conservation to a residential category” Davis said, suggesting that the Planners drop ordinance regulations that allow the Zoning Addministrator to approve up to five land subdivisions administratively. The Planners appeared to agree with - the Commonwealth Attorney’s advice. Davis proposed that only uses compatible with agriculture be permitted within agricultural districts without a rezoning. He mentioned seasonal wayside stands, boarding houses, non-profit athletic fields and P race courses as examples of compatible uses. ' * Rezoning First Multi-family residences, sanitary landfills and other commercial uses, said Davis, should have to submit a plat to the Board of Supervisors for rezoning. Then, said Davis, the Supervisors would refer the proposal to the Board of Zoning Appeals for issuance of a conditional use permit. These steps are necessary, Davis continued, to “save and protect agricultural land.’’ Saving ag land is the policy of the state and federal government and “should be Rappahannock County’s policy also . . . Agricultural and forestry land should be used only for agricultural and forestry uses unless it’s rezoned,” he contended. He also suggested that setback and frontage regulations currently applying in agricultural districts be eliminated. "I can’t see why we need those in an agricultural district... If the land is rezoned to business, then we’ll need them.” Planning Commission Chairman Herbert Barksdale disagreed. “We’ve got to have a setback,” he maintained and stressed that the existing ordinances should be enforced, particularly regarding setback regulations. “The village concept keeps cropping up,” commented Planner Newbill Miller. As a landowner in the town of Washington, Miller noted that he had as much to gain as anybody if the town grew but he questioned how it could expand. “Maybe Washington doesn’t want to expand,” Planner Pete Luke responded, “but Woodville might.” Luke suggested that village boundaries ought to be more specifically defined. Taxpayers Shoulder Coat Burden “Subdivided land sooner or later becomes a public responsibility with the cost burden assumed by the taxpayers,” stated George Davis. “If we start increasing the perimeter around the existing villages . . . we’re talking about a big item" with increased costs to the taxpayer for roads, streets, water, sewer and incorporation, Davis continued. “Personally, I think we ought to go easy on development around existing villages . . . We’d be inviting urbanization,” Davis cautioned. Planner Walter Masterson agreed with Davis’s suggestion to require a rezoning before any lot in an agricultural district could be subdivided. “It makes good sense to me,” Masterson commented. “We’re going to have to be real careful that we don’t have a rezoning hearing everyday,” said Miller. Luke also warned against creating a spot zoning problem. In regard to spot zoning, Davis noted that certain intersperses are necessary in an agricultural district. “Service stations, garages, retail stores, schools, professional offices . . . are essential for the successful and convenient function of an agricultural community,” he maintained. “I don’t think we can rezone for every building that comes up,” interjected Masterson. Package Approval Davis explained that this wouldn’t be necessary since the county’s zoning map would be redrawn when the ordinance review is completed, Existing businesses will Ve put„v into either business or commercial, rather than agricultural, on the new map and only one public hearing will be necessary for adoption of the entire package—zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance and maps. Miller said he was basically in agreement with Davis’s suggestions. According to Davis’s report on recent court decisions, Miller noted that there was a sounder basis in law for approval or denial of development if the Board of Supervisors was involved. “The only thing I can see as a problem is holding two public hearings (before the Supervisors for rezoning and BZA for conditional premit) rather than the one now held by the Board of Zoning Appeals (for issuance of a special use permit),” said Miller. “The only way to preserve agriculture and forestry land is to have each special use reviewed by the Board of Supervisors,” Davis maintained. “It will tighten out ordinances. "1 think we have a meeting of minds ... I think the only thing we need is a draft form (Continued on Page 7) Night Meetings Scheduled BZA Postpones Ski Area Decision Thursday, Dec. 22, the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals members listened to almost five hours of testimony concerning the reopening of the ski area in Harris Hollow. After hearing proponents and opponents of expansion plans, BZA members felt they still didn’t know enough to either grant or deny a special use permit application. Further, BZA member Hal Forward apparently believed that county citizens weren’t sufficiently informed on the exact nature of company president James Moore’s intention to reopen the financially troubled recreation area with yearround snowless sledding. Forward’s motion to publish the entire special use permit application for two weeks in the Rappahannock News passed unanimously and the Board set a second public hearing on the issue for Thursday, January 12, at 7 p.m. at the court house in Washington. At times, proceedings in the crowded courtroom on Thursday threatened to erupt into a shouting match. BZA Chairman Josef Gardiner maintained control of the meeting on each occasion, and everyone wishing to speak was given an opportunity to address the Board—some time and time again. Moore, president of both the Rappahannock ski area and its parent operation in Camelback, Pennsylvania, began by dismissing rumors that certain county residents have financial interests in the business. “First, no one owns stock in the Rappahannock Ski area except Camelback,” he stated. He also told the BZA that np one in the county would be offered the opportunity to buy stock unless that same opportunity was offered to all county citizens, adding that Edgar Brenner and Evan McNear, both “secured creditors” for $25,000 each, were the only people in Rappahannock with any financial interest in the ski area. After the ski area went bankrupt following two years of miserable weather, Moore said he still thought it was a "potentially viable” business venture if the management could find summer activities and a partner. He said he visited Bromley, Vermont, to check out the possibilities of installing an Alpine slide similar to the one in operation there for possible use at Camelback and Rappahannock. Moore said he saw the crowds waiting to ride on the attraction, took a trip down the mountainside himself and was impressed. Camelback Slide Successful A snowless alpine slide like the one in Bromley was put in at Camelback and opened last Memorial Day, Moore continued. “People had a good time...We had a nice atmosphere of gayety and good fun. We didn’t make a lot of money but we whacked away at our off-season loss,” he said. After deciding to try an Alpine slide to fill the empty summer slot here, Moore also found a partner in Pico’s Peak Incorporated, from Rutland, Vermont. He said that the new partner would purchase the ski area property and so provide the cash to pay off creditors from the bankrupt Rappahannock area. According to Moore, a final decision on the partnership and slide was reached on December 1. Application for a special use permit was filed on that day, allowing sufficient time to advertise last week’s special BZA meeting. Citizens Polled Since he “didn’t want to go forward without substantial support from a majority of county citizens,” Moore said he organized a poll conducted by Libby Snead last January. "A cross section of the community”—473 persons—were asked by Miss Snead if they favored the reopening of the ski area, if they would buy a season ticket or were interested in either working at or investing ‘modestly’ in the ski area.” “If we’d had a negative or even a fifty-fifty vote, I think we would have dropped the idea,” Moore commented. According to Moore, Miss Snead’s poll showed 364 in favor of the ski area reopening, 34 in favor “with reservations,” six “mildly” in favor, 55 with no opinion and 14 opposed. In addition to rights to operate the summer Alpine slide, Moore noted that *he was also initially asking for rights to sell beer and wine, operate a gift shop, farmers’ market and craft sales and possibly offer horseback riding. “Other things may occur in the future but that’s our starting point,” he added. If the BZA approved the special use permit, Moore said the Alpine slide operations would open in the summer of 1978 with skiing resuming in December 1978 or 1979. "It depends on the money,” he added. “A decision will be made by midsummer of 1978,” Moore’s application also requests rights for swimming, tennis, sale of hiking and fishing privileges, installation of “mechanical rides and other amusements for children,” miniature golf and outdoor musical entertainment. Letters In Support Following a cassette film of the Alpine slide in Bromley, Doug Baumgardner, local attorney representing the Rappahannock Ski Area, read several letters—“some unsolicited, some solicited” — from county residents in favor of Moore’s proposals. —Clarence Baldwin, Supervisor from Hampton Magisterial District in which the ski area is located, wrote that he “enthusiastically endorsed” the ski area’s reopening because it would “maximize potential” for employment and business while minimizing tax burdens on county residents. —Mrs. and Mrs. E. M. Jones acknowledged that “some development there is inevitable’’ and maintained that Moore’s plans would be “compatible with our environment and our way of life.” However, they also noted misgivings about the traffic impact on Harris Hollow Road. —Nationally syndicated columnist James J. Kilpatrick, a resident of Woodville, wrote that the reopening of the ski area would have advantages subject to certain conditions. Emphasizing a landowner’s right to do with his property as he wants as long as it doesn’t harm his neighbor, Kilpatrick maintained that the BZA would have to determine whether the reopening of {he ski area would cause “significant damage in contrast to annoyance. “He noted that his reservations included the possiblity of potential pollution to the Rush River and the impact of traffic on Washington and the Harris Hollow Road but concluded that Rappahannock would “benefit from the increased recreational opportunities." —William Lynn, owner of Wakefield Country Da\ School in Huntly, said in his letter that the reopening of the ski area would benefit the young people of the county Noting that Wakefield students were currently enrolled in a ski program at Bryce Mountain, Lynn wrote that he would like to see facilities for skiing reopen closer to home. ^-Sharon Labovitz wrote that high quality recreational development, properly controlled, would benefit the county by providing increased tax revenues and jobs. She also maintained that approval of Moore's proposals would put the county in a stronger position to deny incompatible development in the future. Confusion On Specifics After Baumgardner finished reading the correspondence in favor of the ski area reopening. Chairman Gardiner asked if Moore's proposal to install an Alpine slide included a farmers’ market with craft sales. “I don’t see how anybody in the audience can comment pro or con without knowing what it is you’re asking for," Gardiner told Moore. “I'm not sure what it is really,” he added. After the entire special use permit application was read. Moore maintained “as a practical matter, all of these things will . not be done immediately.” Washington attorney Sharon Genebach, acting as Zoning Administrator in Evan McNear’s absence, raised a question as to the commercial zoning on Moore’s ski area property. According to Ms. Genebach. tax records indicate that only 20 acres out of Moore’s 300 acre tract are zoned commercial since only 20 acres have -been taxed at higher commercial rates. Moore responded that the county zoning map shows all 300 acres as commercial. He said he’d objected to the “outrageous assessment” on 20 acres but didn't pursue the matter because of the (Continued on Page 3) —Rappahannock Nem Photo IDapkaeMcCalloafk THE CROWD AT LAST THURSDAY’S meeting of the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals had thinned out by the time county engineer Fanning Baumgardner spoke just before lunch. BZA members heard over five hours of testimony on the ski area’s application for a special use permit before recessing until 7 p.m. on January 12 to continue considerations.

News Of Amissville Mr. and Mrs. Tom Taylor of Berea, Ky. are spending the Christmas and New Year’s holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Poling here and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor in Sperryville. The Tom Taylors are both seniors at Bs College. They we Christmas Tu_ *liS7 Ritchie, of Bristow aril Henry B. Lillard of aj lard ana Ra |dan. Mrs. iiday guests ofj Mr.' Miss WinchBte^J^sMel Atkins and hflW^virgie Hudson, both of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leibold have as house guests Miss Robbi Leibold of Radford College, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bryant, Zach and Carrie of Honesdale, Pa. and Mr and Mrs. Skip Lowman ofChristiansburg. John Quaintance III of Fairfax was a dinner guest Sunday of Mrs. Annie Cooke. Guests for dinner Monday evening of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Payne at Locust Shade included the Rev. and Mrs. Harold Carder, Misses Jennifer and Martha Jane Carder of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Payne, Mrs. David Streagle, Shannon and Marc and Mrs. Sarah Latham. Spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Mrs. Ralph Rowzie were the Rev. and Mrs. John H. Willis III and son Mark of Orange and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hann of Catonsville, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Makela of Virginia Beach were holiday visitors of Mrs. Makela’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hackley. Visitors during the Christmas holiday of Mrs. Sarah Latham and Mrs. David Streagle and family included Sally Mann of McLean, Susan Latham and Eddie Huff of Herndon, Mr. and Mrs. David Hoadley and Sarah Kearnes of Falls Church. Monday Mrs. Latham, Mrs. Streagle, Shannon and Marc were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kephart in Herndon and also visited Mrs. James Powell and Miss Beverly Powell and Mrs. C. C. Cockerill and Mr. and Mrs. James Cockerill while there. Dinner guests Tuesday evening in the tham home were Mrs. R. Baines, Bobby and Lee d Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Lwards. r. and Mrs. Donald RhSdes and family of f&<xMbridge were Christmas i\^5fpof Mr. and Mrs. J. B. and were joined for Christmas dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Priest, Lisa and Robert. Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lawrence are Mr. and Mrs. Lou Harlow and Matthew of Ft. Worth, Texas. Joining the Lawrence family and their house guests for dinner Monday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Clements and family of Manassas, Mrs. Carroll Frazier and children of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Priest, Lisa and Robert. Roger Kendall of Arlington was a Christmas visitor of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dennis and L. H. Luttrell. Christmas breakfast guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Dean included Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Harvey, Tracey and Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wood, Tom and Lauri, R. W. Wood and daughter Jamie, all of Annandale and Mrs. Marie Hillery of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Dean had dinner that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Carroll in Alexandria. Guests for dinner Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Doyle were Mrs. Sandra Todd and Candy of Silver Spring, Md., Charlie Martin of Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Latham, Dickie Latham, Mrs. T. W. Latham. Wednesday evening the Doyles were guests for dinner of Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Armstrong in Culpeper. Mrs. T. W. Latham has just returned home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Miller in Coldchester, Conn. «?• <\appahamnick ^cuu? 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 INew i IRenewal ICheck 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. aVa , by The Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co . P 0 Box 631. Warrenton. Va 22186 EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE Route 211 - Amissville 937-5111 Put color and design on any surface in your home by learning the art of stenciling. All you’ll need is a precut pattern, a stencil brush, tape and a palette (a paper plate will do). Use acrylic paint in your favorite colors and decorate a tired chest, ladder back chair, favorite box or window shade. You can stencil a trellis on a folding screen, a butterfly on a wall, a border of garden fresh flowers on a desk. Stencils came with full instructions, so let your imagination go and create a whole new lode in your home. Put color and design in your home with exquisite fabrics from EARLY’S CARPETS, Route 211, Amissville, 937S111 & 502 N. Main St.£ulpeper, 825-8232. Choose from a full range of beautiful colors and exciting textures in fabrics by Waverly, Schumacher and Stroheim-Romann. Convenient shop-at-home service is available. May we take this opportunity to wish you a happy holiday and a year of peace. Hours: 9-6 Mon-Fri; 9-5 Sat. HELPFUL HINT: Use a narrow Parsons table over a radiator to display decorative Jars, bottles or candlesticks. —Porterfield'* Studio MR. AND MRS. RANDALL S. UPDIKE Updike-Boone Vows Exchanged Miss Marie Antoinette Boone of Lineboro, Md. became the bride of Randall S. Updike of Washington on Saturday, December 17, 1977 in a ceremony held in the Black Rock Church of the Brethren at Brodbeck, Pa. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Boone of Woodbine, Md. Mr. Updike is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Updike of Washington, Va. The Rev. Charles M. Bieber performed the ceremony at noon and a reception followed at the Westminister Riding Club, Westminister, Md. Mr. Boone gave his daughter in marriage. Her floor length gown of Alencon lace on satin organza was fashioned with a high neckline and empire waistline with a chapel train. The sheer bodice and long sleeves were adorned with motifs of lace and delicate seed pearls and the gown was edged with Alencon lace. Her head piece was of pearl frosted Alencon lace and seed pearls edged the veil. Her flowers were roses, mums and carnations. Eveline Shipley of Woodbine, Md. was the matron of honor. Her long gown was of blue velvet designed with an empire waistline and tie jacket. She carried a bouquet of mums, carnations and roses. The maid of honor was Suzanne Rill of Lineboro, the bride’s niece, who made all of the attendants dresses. Bridesmaids were Terry Rill and Beth Rill, both nieces of the bride. All of the attendants were gowned in blue velvet like that of the matron of honor, and carried bouquets of carnations, roses and mums. Best man was Frank Graves of Richmond, a friend of the bridegroom. Ushers were his brothers, Glenn Updike of Newsoms, Francis Updike of Culpeper and Lyle Updike of Omaha, Neb. Brian Updike, the bridegroom’s nephew, was ring bearer. Suzanne Updike and Jennifer Updike, nieces of the bridegroom, were flower girls. They wore blue velvet dresses and carried. baskets of flowers. The bride attended South Carroll High School and Hagerstown Medical Secretarial School and was employed with Carroll County Veterinary Clinic. Mr. Updike is an Agriculture Marketing Specialist with the Virginia Department of Agriculture. He was graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute following his earlier schooling in Rappahannock. The couple will reside in Washington, Va. Another Deer Downed Trooper R. A. Baines investigated another motorist-deer accident on December 22 when Steve Burns of Alexandria driving a 66 Volkswagen struck and injured the animal. Trooper Baines had to finish the job. On December 23 two milesi west of Washington on Route 211, a two-vehicle collision occurred. Thomas Wigenton of Sperryville in a 66 Ford pulled into the highway from Pine Knott Inn, according to Trooper Baines, into the path of Charles Hurt of Shenandoah driving a 60 Pontiac. Charges are pending in an accident which occurred on Route 645 west of Amissville Christmas Day. Involved were Clara Renzie operating a 73 Plymouth and Felix Barbour in a 70 Ford. Both parties are of Amissville. Trooper Baines is investigating this collision also. Baptist Services Worship services will be held at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 at 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. followed by Sunday School, refreshments will be served afterwards. +++ Indian war paint: Sioux veneer. CUTYOUR FUEL BILLS All stoves picked-up at the Emporium Special 10% introductory snergy 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 $335 no. 300 §429 $386 IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM SPERRYVILLE, VA. OPEN EVERY DAY Around Sperryville Uy MRS. B.M. VARNER Rappahannock Nam Correspondent Dinner guests Christmas Day of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Mrs. Lois Frazier and Frances Leake of Warrenton. Monday callers were Joseph Bonsignore arid daughters, Gina and Donna of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce of Front Royal and Mrs. Nina B. Brown were dinner guests Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown and family. Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Clarke and Kristi had as dinner guests Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. Pete Clatterbuck and Cindy, Mrs. Venetia Clatterbuck, Mrs. Ruby Cook and Robin Covington of Culpeper. Mrs. Virginia Lewis was a Thursday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Lewis in Front Royal. Saturday callers were John R. Hudson, Jr. and daughter, Rebecca Beall of Luray. Dinner guests Christmas Day were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis of Huntly and Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Lewis. Robbie Leake of Etlan spent several days last week with his grandmother, Mrs. Delia Leake, returning to his home Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Joyce Dver and Candy. Mrs. Leake attended a Christmas dinner Monday at the fire hall given by members of the family of the late Milton Dodson. Mrs. Robert W. ferown spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Butler and Susan in Annandale. Christmas Eve Dinner guests of Mrs. Lee Swindler and Bill were Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Psyzenny and Mr. and Mrs. James Swindler and family also Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swindler. Mrs. Catherine Taylor of Harrisonburg is spending the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Dennis Wingfield and family. Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Wingfield and daughter, Cathy and Terry Woodward spent last Friday in the Alexandria area visiting relatives and wefe supper guests of Mrs. Walter Taylor Christmas Day dinner guests of the Wingfields and Mrs. Taylor were Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. 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"Ski Area Decision (Continued from Page 1) prohibitive cost of attorney’s fees. jf Why Only 20? Chairman Gardiner asked why all the property was shown as commercial on the county's maps but only 20 acres taxed as such. “I don’t know,” answered Rappahannock Supervisor Chairman E. P. Luke. “The property is all zoned commercial. It’s colored in on the zoning map.” He explained that the commercial designation was never approved by any local governing body since the use existed prior to the adoption of the county’s zoning and subdivision ordinances and thus came under a “grandfather clause.” Washington doctor Werrter Krebser interjected that he’d talked to the property’s original owners and had been told that the land was zoned recreational, not commercial—a category that no longer exists under Rappahannock’s revised ordinances. Dr. Krebser maintained that Moore shouldn’t be allowed to put land to a commercial use when it had never been taxed as commercial property. “The facts are, whether it was intended or not, it is zoned commercial,” countered attorney Flournoy Largent, also representing Moore. “The zoning on the rest of the property doesn’t change just because only 20 acres have been taxed at commercial rates,” he states. “The question being raised is beyond our control and the Board’s control,” he concluded. “There’s got to be a question on one or the other—either taxes or zoning,” Gardiner responded. If the property is commercial, then the assessor will reassess almost approximately 280 acres and “you’ll probably have to pay back taxes,” Gardiner predicted. County engineer Fanning Baumgardner, formerly secretary to the Rappahannock Planning Commission, told the BZA members that the county’s zoning maps (which show Moore’s entire 300 acre tract as commercial property) are part of the Rappahannock zoning ordinance and were approved by the Board of Supervisors at a public hearing. Luke Impressed With Camelback Col. Luke informed the Board that he had visited Camelback in Pennsylvania at Moore’s invitation last year. "I was impressed,’* stated the Chairman of the Rappahannock Supervisors. “It was a well run operation, well designed...I thought the whole thing was well managed. There was nothing shoddy about it at all.” Luke said he had discussed the ski area’s reopening with all the Supervisors except Edwin Eastham III and a straw vote showed the Board unanimously in favor. “All the business people in my district are in favor of it,” he added. However, Luke reported that he’d been asked by the Rappahannock Fire and Rescue Association to bring >CULPEPE R PUT CO 1 ANTIQUES REPRODUCTIONS GIFTS FURNITURE CHINA FRAMING PRINTS ART GBILERY J 501 N.MRIM ST CULPEPER.VR. 22701 PHONE 703-$25-4-310 L wmmmr illir \ jT \l3 # Dr. F. L. Haddock fill 5 Dr. C. W. Goldsborough m g announce • Ij i the opening of ij \ their new office in |p Imlk Warrenton, Va. MB 1111:^ J* OPTOMETRISTS’ OFFICE 87 LEE HIGHWAY Suite 1$, Warrenton 347-2217 9-5 Toes. - Fri,. 9-12 Sat. up the potential problem that may be caused by 3,000 people a day with young children visiting the ski area. “Somebody’s going to get hurt,” he warned. Luke also acknowledged that visitor traffic would have an impact on the town of Washington, on county roads and on the sheriffs department. “How many other businesses will you allow permits for?” Luke asked the Board. “Once these things get going, everybody’s going to want to hang up a little sign.” he predicted. In addition. Luke noted that the Highway Department wouldn’t widen and pave the 1.2 miles of Harris Hollow Road that is still gravel unless landowners along the road to the ski area donated an additional 20 feet of right-of-way. Not Enough Right-Of-Way Doug Baumgardner admitted that there were a couple of landowners along the road who wouldn’t deed the necessary 50 foot right-ofway without which the highway department won’t widen a secondary road. “The problem is not only with paving,” interjected BZA member Hal Forward. “There’s a dangerous blind curve.” Moore said that the ski area previously operated at capacity with 1,600 skiers and approximately 600 cars on several weekends. “I never heard of any serious injuries (in traffic accidents) then.” According to Moore, resident highway engineer Don Askew said "he would be happy to pave it (Harris Hollow Road) to the extent that we have right-of-way,” since the road already meets traffic count standards for surface treatment. Moore said Askew indicated that he would pave as far as right-of-way was obtained in hopes that holdout landowners would be persuaded to deed the necessary 20 feet as they saw road work progress. “That’s the way Huey Long used to do it in Louisiana,” interjected Chairman Gardiner. Jack DeBergh, landowner and farmer along Tlarris Hollow Road, spoke for approval of the reopened ski area. He agreed that it caused increased traffic along his road but maintained that there had never been a serious accident involving ski area visitors. My primary plea is for the young people...We’re not going to keep the young people here with the downon-the-farm bit...the ski area offers jobs,” he concluded. Another Harris Hollow resident invited the audience to visit her property and fish in the Rush River where she and her husband have pulled out trash including beer cans, brassieres and sneakers. If the ski area reopening and expansion is approved, “this place will never be the same again—never, never,” she warned. “Litter bugs dumped trash into the Rush before and after the ski area operated,” countered DeBergh. Washington business woman June Jordan asked DeBergh if the constant traffic from a summer operation wouldn’t interfere with his use of Harris Hollow Road for access to his farm. DeBergh agreed that he would have to drive “with a little bit more caution” but added that "as far as I’m concerned, from the benefits this county would derive from NOW IN PROGRESS— ENDS JAN. 31 st COATS PANT COATS DRESSES PANT SUITS JUMP SUITS SWEATER^ SPORTS WEAR THE 317 EAST MAIN STREET FRONT ROYAL, VA. OFF THE ORIGINAL PRICE ROBES SKIRTS KNIT TOPS BLOUSES BLAZERS SLACKS Plus Many Other Items it, I would not mind everyday traffic.” Ex-employee Surprise Witness The next speaker, David Langelle, identified himself as a former Camelback employee, a civil engineer who owned land and visited in Rappahannock but did not reside in the county yearround. Langelle said Camelback’s access road had been resurfaced twice during the two months he was employed there. Seasonal employment of young people at the Pennsylvania recreation area and subsequent off-season work force reductions resulted in heavier unemployment compensation loads, he maintained. Langelle reported that Camelback sold as many as 4,000 rides per day on its Apline slide and described that attraction as a “permanent structure on the land...the same as a roller coaster in an amusement park.” He said he’d seen accidents on the slide—broken bones, cuts and burns—and that ride attendents had problems keeping beer drinkers off the lift up the mountain to the attraction and also off the slide itself. In answer to questions from the audience and BZA members, Langelle said injuries sustained at Camelback were cared for by Red Cross paramedics. He said that sprinklers drove back and forth over the parking lot wetting it down to decrease dust literally eight hours a day, and compared the noise from the slide to that from a roller coaster amusement park ride. Langelle said he resigned from his job at Camelback to take a position with a Washington engineering firm. He described the management at the recreation area as “top notch...there’s no waste of materials or labor at all.” Merle Scoggin asked if ski area lay-offs worked a financial hardship on the locality. Heavier Unemployment Load For Locality “The people I talked to s worked during the summer or winter and then took off...went on unemployment,” Langelle answered. "In fact, that's what my friends urged me to do/’ he noted. Robert Miko, another Harris Hollow landowner, asked Moore for a schedule of operations. The slide would run just on weekends until July 4, answered Moore. From then until Labor Day it would operate daily. After Labor Day, it would go back to a weekend schedule for as long as profitable. Moore continued that the ski area would operate from December to the first or second weekend of March and would need approximately 950 skiers on weekends and 200 on weekdays to show a ‘‘modest profit.” He explained . that the traffic patterns of the ski and slide seasons would be different with skiers coming in early and leaving at about 3 p.m. and summer visitors dribbling in and out throughout the day. Moore reported that his Rappahannock budget plans call for 150,000 slide rides from approximately 70,000 customers during the first summer. Chairman Gardiner asked Moore if the slide was a permanent installation. ‘‘It can be moved,” Camelback’s president answered. “It can be moved as easily as the roller coaster at Glen Echo was,” Langelle interjected. Kenny Knive, currently slide supervisor at Camelback and assistant manager-to-be at Rappahannock Ski Area, replied to Langelle’s statements on behalf of Camelback. Knive acknowledged that the access road had been resurfaced three or four times last summer but explained the work was due to the Highway Department’s mistake in laying down a wrong surfacing mixture initially. The use of beer on the lifts and slide “is something we watch out for diligently’’ and try to prevent, said Knive. It is against the recreation area’s regulations for riders to carry anything on the slide, he noted. Dust in the Camelback parking lot is caused by the lot’s dirt-cement base, he continued. “We plan to use a different base in Rappahannock’s.” According to Knive, seasonal unemployment was a problem at Camelback until the slide was installed. Since its operation, “we’ve provided jobs during the summer...provided jobs to all the personnel we could.” He told the BZA members that slide riders were usually gone by 5 or 6 p.m. during weekdays but occasinally stayed on weekends to 9 p.m. On weekdays, he said, Camelback had fewer customers but more repeat riders. There were more visitors on weekends but most only rode the slide one time. On weekends, Moore interjected, Camelback generally sold 2,500 ride tickets. One Car Every 15 Seconds Jerome Segal, also a landowner and resident on Harris Hollow Road, figured that 2,500 ride tickets amounted to approximately 1000 cars per weekend, based on two and a half persons per car. This meant, he said, about a hundred cars an hour or, considering round trip traffic, one car every 15 seconds passing any given $ point on Harris Hollow Road during a good day in the summer. “They’re hoping for that,” commented Chairman Gardiner. Wesley Harris asked if the 1 Rappahannock Ski Area would have the assets to remove the slide from the mountain should the company go bankrupt again. The value of materials used in the slide are so high that removal wouldn’t be a problem, answered Knive. Barbara Ennis said she could see difficulties with the ultimate development of the ski area, with rowdiness and vandalism. Just the ski area when it was opened previously was “fine because it was a limited thing...just a few weekends a year...It seems to me skiing will inevitably give way to the importance of the slide ride,” she said. In answer to a question from Washington furniture maker Peter Kramer, Knive compared the noise from the Alpine slide to that from a “roller skating child, going over a sidewalk with cracks in it.” “What about the screams?” asked June Jordan. Knive acknowledged that yells from riders could carry past the recreation area. Noting that this area suffered from stagnation and air inversions during summer months, Kramer asked if carbon monoxide from the autos travelling to the ski area through Washington would increase air pollution. Summer traffic would be spread out through the whole day, Knive replied, and so would create “no problem.” The Alpine slide will provide recreation similar to an amusement park, maintained Jerome Segal. “It’s something you do two or three times...People from the county will go and try it out ALL Christmas Candles & Candle Rings 50% OFF * 4 Piece Mirror Set $29.95 T'i iiw Duchess Battery Clock Swag/Sconce Ensemble 3 pc. set NOW $29.95 HOME ACCESSORY SHOP Front Royal r Located at17ChurchSt. Across From Trout Drug Store 636-6088 m •j£a®w*v '■ ■ HUP ; THIS HOUSE CAT enjoys the warmth of a new generation wood stove, one of hundreds bought this winter by area residents. once or twice, ine summer operation will basically be unused by county residents he concluded, and the ski area’s management will have to go pretty far—not just in neighboring counties—to find their clientele. RLEP Supports Concept Roger Batchelder presented the BZA with a resolution passed last week by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Board of_ Directors, approving the concept of a year-round ^operation at the ski area. Dr. Krebser, member of i RLEP, asked Batchelder if the League’s approximately 300 members were invited to . discuss the resolution. Batchelder said they were not and agreed that the resolution orginated entirely with the eight member Board of directors. He added that three directors had abstained from voting in favor of ski area reopening and expansion. John Lyle, James Swindler and Lois Snead stated support for issuance of aj special use permit to the ski [ area because they felt its operation would bring in increased tax revenues. Attorney Baumgardner noted that one cent from every dollar spent on goods in Rappahannock comes back to the locality from the state for schools. However, he agreed that there was no sales tax levied on the price of a ride ticket. David Langelle asked Moore if all Camelback’s (Continued on Page 6) L SURSUM CORDA SCHOOL is a non-profit corporation offering a wonderful program of instruction and day care to children ages 3-8. We have half and full-day programs to suit your needs. (Located in bottom of Post Office building) Washington, Virginia 675-3237 Sursum Corda has a non-discriminating policy and therefore does not discriminate against school personnel or students on the basis of race, sex, color, and national or ethnic origin. Oilver bells chime, filling the air with heartfelt wishes, for a year of unlimited happiness, for all our devoted friends. 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iktppaliannock^fcuitf An Independent Newspaper ‘ V Established 1877 ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher Public had Every Ttiuraday SARAH LATHAM DAVID LYNE JOHN T. TOLER Associate Publisher Design Editor General Manager To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington, Va. 675-3349 BY MAIL $5.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties; $6.50 a ye^r 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 JO am to 5:30 pm, Mon. - Fri. Published by Warrenton Printing Er Publishing Company, Inc. Plan To Live Over 1,000 motorists have met their deaths this year on Virginia’s highways. With the last big holiday weekend of 1977 coming up, we’d like to remind Rappahannock drivers to exercise special cafe on Saturday night. New Years Eve is traditionally a time for “boozing it up.” At big parties, at little parties, at private get-togethers and public shindigs, corks are popped and bottles opened. Social drinkers, and sometime, once-in-a-while-inbibers join regular drinkers in pulling out all the stoDS. It’s socially acceptable to get drunk on New Years Eve—“everybody” does it. We’re not trying to change this tradition. But we’d like to join with the National Safety Council and repeat a warning that most people now know by heart—if you drink, don’t drive. If you plan on partying, also plan on sleeping over. Or make sure someone in the group is sober enough to drive hSme safely. There are no cabs to call in Rappahannock County. Kids, if you’re worried about yourself or your date not being in fit condition to get behind the wheel, phone your parents to come pick you up. We think they’d rather be disturbed by you, even if it means grumbling and having to go out in the cold, than be called by the police and told their child has been in an accident. Party givers should watch for the drunk friend who insists on driving anyway. Take his keys away and throw him a sleeping bag or blanket if all the beds are filled. He’ll thank you in the morning. Remember, if you try to drive home loaded on January 1, it’s liable to be a very short year. Authentic Furnishings Sought For ‘House’At Williamsburg By BOB BARRON Democrat Staff Writer An important new program is under way to furnish the President’s House (1732-1733) at the College of William ^ind Mary with antiques of Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. Many of the authentic pieces are being sought here since this region is known for its histQric Virginia homes and furnishings^^ Dr. Clement E. Conger, White House curator, has recently accepted.-.', the chairmanship of the search for 18th and 19 Century English and American pieces. The President’s House, a stately Georgian brick building, is at the end of the Duke of Gloucester Street opposite the colonial Williamsburg Capitol on the front lawn of the Wren Building. Constructed in 1732-33, the house is the oldest presidential home on any American campus. It has served as the home of all but one of William and Mary’s 22 presidents and remains as one of only three original 18th Century buildings in Williamsburg now used for the same purposes as it was two centuries ago. Although a private historic building and home of the president of William and Mary College, it is also a public building. Each year about 20,000 persons tour the house. In 1781, the President’s House was the headquarters of Lord Cornwallis during the British occupation of Williamsburg. During that time, the house was also used as a hospital for American allies, the French. It was damaged by fire but later restored by the French. During the Civil War, the building was again occupied, this time by Union troops. In 1928-32, the President's House was restored as part of the Williamsburg restoration financed by John D. Rockefeller. It was modified to eliminate 19th Century features that had been add-4 ed. The program headed by Dr. Conger will complement the structure both inside and out with authentic furniture and decorative objects. The program committee has published a list of “most wanted” . items. This list includes European and Chinese porcelain plates, bowls and decorative objects, silver, rugs, chandeliers and scones, screens, paintings of historical figures, landscapes and genre scenes, fireplace equipment and brasses. Also on the wanted list are secretary desks, highboys, Sheraton design sideboard, MARY IN THE LIVING NATIVITY, portrayed by Judi Burke of Huntly,is watched over by a small, pretty angel. *+',s*S**t*A H' • ' wing chairs, tea tables and bracket clocks. All gifts are tax-deductible and anyone wishing to take part in this continuing tradition may write to Dr. Clement E. Conger, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20420 or phone (202) 632-0298. Rapp Chats By RAP OWINGS Extension Agent Dr. Fay Witherell and several farmers have reported cow death losses from grass tetany. In Rappahannock we have had the highest incidence of tetany during the winter months. Hence the name winter tetany. The only difference between winter and grass tetany is the time of year it occurs. Both are caused by a lower than normal or an inbalance of magnesium in the cow’s blood. Grass tetany usually strikes older cows during the first or second month after calving. However, first calf heifers are susceptible and infrequently it has been found in cows during the latter stages of pregnancy. Symptoms are undue excitement, uncoordination, loss of appetite, staggering and falling, labored heart beat followed by convulsions and death. The onset of the disturbance is rapid and losses are high. Prevention is most important. Unlike Vitamin A, magnesium is not stored for long periods of time in the cow’s body. Excesses are flushed out of the cow’s system through normal excretion. For this reason regularity of intake by the cow is more important than excessive amounts. To prevent grass tetany, start feeding cows */i to 1 ounce of magnesium oxide per head, daily about two weeks before the calving season starts. There are a number of ways, including commercially prepared free choice feeds, to get this amount in the cow. If you have further questions regarding tetany, please call. AREA BEEF SCHOOL Start the New Year off right by coming to the Area Beef School, 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, at Graves Mountain Lodge. Get together with your neighbor* bring your favorite farm worker and join us. I guaranteee you will get some fresh ideas that will help stimulate your thinking and help you plan a better herd management program for 1978. —Rappahannock New* Photo/Daphne McCullough APPLES ARE ALL GONE FROM RAPPAHANNOCK’S ORCHARDS. A few ponies, cattle and deer now wander around grazing among the stark trees. Letters To The Editor Robinson Will Run Again To the editor: I am most grateful to the people of the 7th Congressional District for the confidence they have placed in me through having chosen me to serve them in Congress. I have had inquiries as to whether or not I intend to seek renomination and reelection to Congress in 1978. The answer is yes. Although I am privileged to be serving my fourth term, each campaign has been undertaken only after most careful consideration as to whether or not I felt I could make a useful contribution in this area of public service over the ensuing two years, while maintaining my family obligations. I now have weighed these factors once more. While I am distressed by the con tinued dominance in Congress of the big-spending philosophy, heedless of huge annual deficits and an astronomical national debt, I believe that as the sole Virginia member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have been better situated than most in the House to resist this trend. From time to time, those of us committed to the oldfashioned idea of striving for a balanced budget have managed to prevail in curbing a spending excess. On these occasions, there has been a feeling that the many frustrations of a fiscal conservative in Congress have not been endured in vain. Agribusiness continues to be very important to the economy of this congressional district, so I regard my membership on the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee as a major responsibility. Because the American way of life continue# to be under continuing threat from the great and growing military power of the Soviet Union, I consider it essential that our national security investment not be deemphasized in the years ahead, and it would be my intention to continue working for fully safe levels of national defense as a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. My concern in this matter has been reinforced by the classified briefings given the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, on which I also serve. No individual could expect to please all citizens of this very large and diverse congressional district on each and every one of the issues presented for debate and vote—there were 471 recorded votes in the House during the session recently ended—but I believe my overall record is consistent with the thinking of the great majority of the citizens of the 7th District. I am prepared to stand on it against the second-guessing and promises of any challenger who was not faced with these hundreds of decisions. I am announcing at this time, therefore, my candidacy for nomination to a fifth term in Congress, subject to the action of the 7th District Republican Convention in May. If nominated and elected, I will commit my best efforts to bringing federal spending more in line with income; to meaningful federal tax reform geared to easing the fearful tax burden now borne chiefly by the moderateincome working citizens of this country and to stimulating job-generating economic growth; to a strong national defense as an essential of our continuing quest for a stable peace in the world; to a realistic energy policy aimed at reducing our dependence on foreign oil; and to a reduction in the oppressive regulatory impact of the Federal Government on the farmer and on small business in general. J. KENNETH ROBINSON 7th District Representative Winchester From Both Barrels Favoritism Charged In Highway Department By GEORGE BOWLES Rappahannock News Correspondent An article of faith in the coming Dalton administration, as it has been in all Vireinia administrations before it, is that there shall be no collective bargaining agent recognized for public service employees. The principal firewall BOWLES against the recognition of public service unions has always been the assertion by the governor and other collective bargaining opponents that the state already has a highly efficient system for hearing and acting upon employee complaints, and that unions are therefore not needed. The fabric of that argument, however, had a sizeable hole ripped in it last week. A Joint Legislative Subcommittee studying grievance procedures for public employees fired off a letter to Highway and Transportation Commissioner John E. Harwood. The letter told him, in effect, that if information obtained in a series of five public hearings around the state is to be believed, the grievance procedures within his department, to put it mildly, leave something to be desired. The Highway Department is the largest and politically one of the most influential in state government. The letter, which was sent by the Division of Legislative Services at the request of Sen. Elliot S. Schewel (DLynchburg), the subcommittee chairman, listed four allegations. It said in part: "(1) Two personnel systems (in the Highway Department) seem to exist, one for engineers and one for other employees; (2) reprisal actions or threats against employees by immediate supervisors when employees attempt to use the grievance procedures are commonplace; (3) favoritism appears widespread; and (4) legislators have been barred by supervisors when they have attempted to assist their constituent employees in resolving problems within the office.” “Serious Charges” Calling the charges “serious,” the subcommittee called on Harwood to investigate the allegations and report his findings together with the remedial action taken. The way in which the writing of the letter was handled is interesting and may reflect a part of the problem. It was originally addressed to Secretary of Transportation Wayne A. Whitham, Harwood’s nominal boss. Later, however, it was rewritten and sent directly to Harwood with an information copy going to Whitham. Asked why the change was made, a subcommittee spokesman said the panel felt that Harwood “runs a sort of independent operation”, and that it would be better to deal with him directly. What he was really saying was that the powerful highway department has never quite accepted its subordinate role in the transportation secretariat, and the subcommittee was concerned, with considerable justification, that its request might get lost in the fuzzy lines of authority between the two agencies. (A fuzziness, incidentally, which Gov.-elect Dalton says he will eliminate.) Harwood responded that he did not condone the conditions described in the subcommittee’s letter. He said the charges would be investigated and the requested report submitted. The commissioner noted, however, that unless the subcommittee could give him some specific instances with which to work the in vestigation would be difficult. He added that in an agency as large as the highway department it is not easy to insure that supervisors at subordinate levels are abiding by the rules. All this spells potential trouble for Dalton in holding off collective bargaining legislation. Harwood’s response is precisely the argument used by cllective bargaining advocates in contending that public service unions are, indeed, needed. In the meanwhile the joint subcommittee members are trying to find other ways to solve the grievance problem and to put some teeth into the present procedures. The degree of their success, and the degree to which state agencies accept their responsibility to make grievance procedures work, bear decisively upon how long the General Assembly will be able to resist the pressures to give the public service unions legal status as bargaining agents. ^ +++ Baby king crabs stay close together in large clumps called pods, National Geographic World magazine reports. Adult crabs, however, travel in schools. One scientist reported seeing a school two feet deep and a mile long. Public Misled To the editor: It seems that 'our Government has misled the public as to the importance and meaning of the Panama Canal Treaty. In fact, present and past administrations have lied about the legality of our occupancy and misrepresented facts. The truth is—The United States owns the Canal and the Zone by purchase (just like you own your car or house). This ownership is confirmed by the Treaty of 1904. So, we do have a legal right to be there. The truth is—Omar Torrijos is a Communist, and, as such, would subjugate Panamanian natioAhl interests to Communist international interests. This would be to the obvious disadvantage of the United States. The truth is—The Panamanian people would ^ not benefit from the Treaty any more than any other peoples have benefited from Communism. The UScontrolled zone is a haven running right through Panama and the people would be much worse off if we were to give it up. The truth is—That the Panama Canal Treaty is, in reality, Communism vs the United States. I hope all your readers see this and make their opinion known to the Congress and President. C. MASON GARDNER State Chairman American Party in Virginia Gainesville Calendar Of Events Thursday, January 5 Rappahannock Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., courthouse. Tuesday, January 10 School Board, 7:30 p.m., elementary school library. y Washington Town Council, 7:30 p.m., courthouse. Thursday, January 12 Board of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m., courthouse. Wednesday, January 18 Planning Commission, 8 p.m., courthouse. Friday, January 20 Welfare Board, 10 a.m., Welfare Department offices. Thursday, January 26 Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission, 7:30 p.m., Culpeper courthouse. +++ School bus sign: Keep your distance. I’m a carrier! The Little Fox

New Law Assures Future of Social Security The 31,000 people in the Charlottesville District area who get social security benefits have a renewed .promise from the Federal Government that those monthly checks will keep coming in the months and years ahead, Richard Israel, social security district manager, said today. New legislation will provide additional income to assure the financial stability of the social security system well into the next century. The added revenues will come from increases in both the social security tax rate and the “wage base”—the maximum earnings on which the social security taxes are collected in a year. “Nobody likes to see taxes go up,” said Israel, “but the new revenues offer solid reassurance to the 34 million people in this country who are getting social security checks now. Their payments simply could not have continued beyond the next few years without additional income to the system.” For the average worker, the tax increase will be relatively small over the next few years. On wages of $10,000 a year, the social security tax bill will be $605 in 1978—only $20 more than the $585 payable on the same income in 1977. In 1979 and 1980, the social security tax on $10,000 in earnings will be $613. The tax burden will be heavier on those in higher wage brackets because more of their income will be taxable for social security. In 1977, the maximum amount taxed for social security is $16,500. This wage base will go to $17,700 in 1978—as provided under previous law—with subsequent jumps to $22,900 in 1979, $25,900 in 1980, and $29,700 in 1981. After 1981, the base will rise automatically to keep pace with increases in average wages covered by social security. While the wage base increases mean a bigger tax bill for those workers in the higher income brackets, they also will mean higher social security benefits later since payment amounts are based on covered earnings. In addition to assuring the future financial stability of social security, the new law provides that beneficiaries over 65 can earn as much as $4,000 in 1978 without any cutback in their social security checks. The earnings limit was $3,000 in 1977 for beneficiaries under 72. Once a person’s earnings exceed $4,000 for 1978, $1 in benefits will be withheld for each $2 in earnings. Additional increases are scheduled in the annual earnings limit. The limit will rise to $4,500 for 1979, $5,000 for 1980, $5,500 for 1981, and to $6,000 for 1982. In later years, the limit will go up automatically to keep pace with increases in average wages covered by social security. In 1978, people under 65 can receive all benefits if their annual earnings are $3,240 or less. The $1 for $2 reduction applies to earnings above $3,240. Future increases in this limit will also be made automatically. Other changes were made in social security. The most important include: —A change\in the way benefits are figuraMo ensure that people continue to get about the same proportion of preretirement earnings as present retirees now do. The new method goes into effect in 1979. —Increases from the present 1 percent to 3 percent a year the extra credit a worker gets if he or she does not receive benefits between 65 and 72 because of work. The increase is effective for workers who reach 62 after 1978. The credit, which previously applied only to the worker’s benefit, will now be added to widows’ and widowers’ benefits beginning with June 1978. —Reduces to 70 from the present 72 the age at which a worker’s earnings do not reduce benefits. The change is effective beginning in 1982. —Changes the measure used to determine whether a person receives a quarter of coverage. Beginning with 1978, a worker will receive one quarter of coverage for each $250 of annual earnings up to a maximum of 4 quarters for annual earnings of $1,000 or more. —Reduces from 20 to 10 years the length of time a marriage must have lasted for a divorced woman to get benefits on her former husband’s record. The change is effective beginning January 1979. —Provides that benefits to a widow or widower who remarries after age 60 will not be reduced as they are under present law. The change is effective beginning January 1979. These and the other changes made in the social security law will be described more fully in a leaflet that will soon be available at any social security office, Israel said. Spotlighting Increases Spotlighting has dramatically increased this year,” according to Major Gerald P. Simmons, Assistant Chief of the Game Commission’s Law Enforcement Division. “The number of persons apprehended this year for shooting deer at night is considerably above normal levels,” Simmons said. More lawbreakers are being caught because of improved enforcement methods used by Virginia game wardens; however, there appears to be a corresponding increase in unlawful hunting. Major Simmons suggests that spotlighters are the hardest game law violators to apprehend because they are aware of the stiff penalties involved. “These lawbreakers,” Simmons says, “will go to great lengths to avoid detection. They often post lookouts with CB radios, use decoy vehicles and make dry runs through the area they intend to spotlight. Citizen participation can be very helpful in the apprehension of these wanton animal killers,” Simmons noted, “but the public is urged NOT to approach anyone seen spotlighting as these violators can be extremely dangerous.” Major Simmons suggests that anyone seeing such a game law violation notify their local game warden through the area sheriff or police department. H—I—h y‘ 'A husband is' a pefson who is under the impression that he bosses the house, when actually he only houses the boss. For all your printing needs.. No matter what your printing requirements, rely on us for expert assistance. We can assist you in ordering: Letterheads Envelopes Business Forms Stationery Labels Programs Brochures Booklets Tabloids Bills Invoices Ledgers Announcements Fast and efficient Photocopying service for all service also your printing needs. available. For more Information, contact.. IRappabamtnck Washington, Va. 675-3349 A division of Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co., Warrenton, Va. Printing done at the plant In Warrenton, Va. For your convenience, you may also call Alan Poe, Production P Manager, at 347-4466. 5 Fire—Rescue Notes Amissville Fire Department responded December 21 to a house fire at the home of Rosie Hitt. The structure, located on Route 669, was destroyed. Washington Fire Company responded to a structural fire in an outbuilding at the Newbill Miller property in Washington Tuesday. The building housed dogs and one died in the fire. Flint Hill unit assisted. Washington was alerted to assist Flint Hill December 26 with a chimney fire at the Robert Moorefield home on Route 729, however they were turned back enroute. Washington Rescue Squad was called December 13 to the Freeman home on Piedmont Avenue, but services were not used. On the 16th, Mrs. Schneider was taken from the John Schultz home at Peyton Farms to Rappahannock Clinic and then to Warren Memorial Hospital and on the 18th this unit took William Peyton to Warren Memorial Hospital. The Washington squad took Kimberly Strlngfellow from in front of her home to Culpeper Memorial Hospital on December 20 after a traffic accident and enroute back to base responded to a traffic crash on Route 522 south of Woodville. From this James and Louise Hutton of Warsaw were transported to Page Memorial Hospital, Luray. Christmas Day Amy Aylor was taken from her home to Warren Memorial with injury from a bicycle accident, and the same day Ted Barbour was taken from his home to Culpeper Memorial Hospital and on to the University of Virginia Hospital. On December 22, the Sperryville Rescue Squad took Thomas Jordan from his home in Gjd Brown Hollow to Warren Memorial Hospital. On December 25, they answered a sick call but their services were not used. This unit was called to the scene of an automobile accident on Rt. 211 west of Sperryville on December 26, but again their services were not used. 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BZA Hears Ski Area Officials (Continued from Page 3) employees this year were offered year-round employment. Moore could not answer the question, but stated that the recreation area had 40 year-round employees with additional help—mostly youngsters—taken on during winter and summer months. "Liberal unemployment laws are the fault of the government,” Gardiner interrupted. “Any idiot can quit and collect unemployment.” Moore told the BZA that he expected to draw Alpine slide customers from Skyline Drive traffic and hoped to attract “one out of every umpteen” drive visitors. “We’re not all that sure it’s going to be a success. Heavens, we don’t know,” Moore said. “We make more money for a week from skiers than we do from sliders...We budget a profit in the ski season, but not a large enough profit to let it (the ski area) lie idle during the summer months.” He added that the shortness of Rappahnnock’s skiing season, between 70 and 80 days as compared to between 105 and 110 at Camelback, compounded difficulties. Hal Forward asked Moore for his ultimate plans for development of the ski area property. “I’ve heard condominiums mentioned,” he said. Rustic Motel Units? “We have commercial zoning,” Moore answered. “It would help the ski area to have lodging there. We thought in terms of—very far in the future, very iffy—something along the lines of Skyland or Big Meadows...several rustic buildings. "We don’t want people to own'them and stay there...it wouldn’t be economically good for us,” Moore continued. “If we didn’t get financing for a motel, we’ve discussed time-sharing, something like that...We’re not going to do anything that will result in permanent homes, any addition to school taxes.” Werner Krebser was the next speaker and he reeled off a list of objections to the “whole gamut of things” applied for in the special use permit. Krebser maintained that Moore was using his 300 acres of commercially zoned property “as something like a club to hold over the county’s head...There’s a real question mark as to the zoning,” he added. If Moore does have commercial zoning, “I sincerely hope the taxes are paid on that property back to 1961” based on its value as 300 acres of commercial land, Krebser continued. He noted the negative impact the ski area's farmers market would have on produce sales from existing roadside stands and asked where Moore intended to sell fishing privileges—in the Rush River or in a pond he may plan on building. Krebser objected to granting the ski area rights to offer outdoor musical entertainment. “When this outfit is on shaky feet and they need money fast—look out,” he warned. A rock concert is a great way to raise cash in a hurry, he added. Krebser also raised the possiblity of health dangers from the asbestos used in the construction of the Alpine slide track. “Do you know what tumors asbestos causes?” asked Doctor Krebser. “All I want to point out is that it may prove to be a hazard.” Sewer And Water Questions BZA members had heard three hours of testimony by the time Krebser took the stand, yet he was the first speaker to mention sewage disposal and water supplies for the expanded ski area operation. He maintained that the sewage disposal system lay in a flood plain and questioned the adequacy of ground water supplies, particularly in view of “what happened last summer when our underground streams dried up.” Krebser emphasized that the ski area would be in competition, paying S3 an hour wages, with local farmers for a limited labor supply. He questioned the financial benefit that the county would derive from the recreational facility without an amusement tax. Krebser noted that expanded summer operations at the ski area would mean a greater burden on police, fire and rescue services and added that the ski area had never made a contribution to any of the county’s volunteer rescue squads when it operated in the past. As far as trash disposal was concerned, Krebser siftl he’d heard that Moore intended to cart refuse off to the “county dump.” Wesley Harris asked if county residents polled by Miss Snead in the survey previously mentioned by Moore understood the exact nature of the ski area plans for reopening, whether they understood that something other than just the resumption of skiing was involved. Up Of An Iceberg Harris described Moore’s proposals in the special use permit application before the BZA for consideration as “only the tip of the iceberg” and suggested that any permit granted be a “ooncise document so we know exactly what the permit will entail...I don’t think it’s in the best interests of the county to give open-ended consent ...especially in view of the track record” of the Rappahannock ski area’s two bankruptcies. He asked that the BZA schedule another meeting on the application to allow for in-depth study of the permit application wording. Addressing the issue of Moore’s commercial zoning, County Engineer Fanning Baumgardner reported that he had colored in the entire 300-acre tract as commercial property under the direction of the county Planning Commission. He added that the ski area’s sewage disposal system was a septic field, but did not elaborate on,whether the facility was located in a flood plain. Moore told the BZA members that he didn’t know that the ski area had failed to contribute to the local rescue associations and guessed the omission was due to lack of money rather than deliberate oversight. “It just isn’t so” that ski area management is using their property’s commercial' zoning as a club over the county’s head,” Moore continued. “We’ve had our commercial zoning from the start,” as explained by Baumgardner and Luke, added Moore. When Camelback’s president began to address Krebser’s allegations that the asbestos in the slide may prove to be a health hazard, Chairman Gardiner interrupted. “I don’t think personally that that warrants comment,” said Gardiner, noting that the Alpine slides had been approved “everywhere they’ve been proposed in the country.” Asbestos No Problem Once the asbestos is in the slide, it’s no problem, Moore explained. When the material is being ground during construction, “then theoretically (asbestos) particles are in the air,” he said. During this process, workers wear masks, he added. Peter Kramer asked if the sled had an abrasive action on the asbestos cement track. “It’s polishing rather than abrasive,” Ken Knive responded. "Nylon from the sled leaves particles on the track rather than the track leaving particles on the sled.” David Langelle interjected that when he worked at Camelback during slide construction, he’d asked for a mask “but they were not available.” He continued that thfc track could be abused very easily, resulting in numerous minor but underplayed injuries. “It takes one or two times down to learn how to operate the sled...From my own head count, one out of every ten people who went down for the first time would fall out of the sled—at the very least.” SkUng Only Chairman Gardiner noted that all but one of the letters received by the BZA in support of Moore’s special use permit application mentioned the resumption of skiing only—with no word on the other aspects of Moore’s request. “I don’t think they were aware of all the ramifications,” he contended. “I think everyone I talked to was aware of the application and what k. In volved,” countered attorney Baumgardner. The letter writers said only that they were in favor of skiing, Gardiner responded. Wesley Harris asked if the letters were solicited or voluntary. Baumgardner acknowledged that he “got around the county a good bit...Talked to a number of people” and had asked some to write. “Is the septic field actually in a flood plain?” repeated Krebser. Moore answered that he didn’t know, that this was a matter for the Health Department to determine and either approve or disapprove the system. When Krebser again brought the question of lack of commercial assessment rates on all but 20 of Moore’s 300 commercially zoned acres, Gardiner volunteered that the BZA would take the tax matter up with the Board of Supervisors. “It’s not within our purview...Certainly, it will have to be looked into,” he said. Moore then turned to the circumstances of David Langelle’s employment at and resignation from Camelback. Before he could begin, Langelle interrupted to announce that he had resigned out of protest, that he’d once had every intention of working at the resort operation in Rappahannock but had changed his mind after witnessing "under-handed, under-the-table” dealings. Asked For A Job Moore explained that Langelle had written, seeking employment as manager at Rappahannock following his graduation from the University of Virginia. According to Moore, he told Langelle his youth and inexperience prevented his being considered for either top or middle management positions. Instead, Moore said he offered the young man a job at Camelback so he could “learn from the ground up.” Moore reported that Langelle “did a good job at his work” but was dissatisfied because he wasn’t given enough time to talk to Camelback’s manager. Mobre said Langelle wrote a memorandum and then became very upset because he wasn’t allowed to appear at Camelback’s Board of Director’s meeting in regard to the memorandum. In view of Langelle’s unhappiness with his situation, Moore said he suggested that the young man resign. “He still wanted to come to Rappahannock,” Moore continued. “Even though he’s expressed such dissatisfaction today with the idea of an Alpine slide, he still wanted to see one here,” maintained Moore. “I came to the conclusion three hours ago that the young man was disgruntled,” commented BZA member Herbert Barksdale. “I make a motion that we disregard what the young man has said and move on.” Langelle defended his observations as fair and without malice and added one last comment in regard to the Camelback operation, telling the BZA that the Alpine slide’s landing at the bottom of the ride was unsafe while the top lacked water, shade and bathroom facilities tor both the customers waiting in line and the ride attendants. In acting on Moore’s permit application, the Board of Zoning Appeals must somehow balance increased tax revenues and jobs against environmental damage, costs of services and a change in the quality of life, stated Jerome Segal. “It all comes down to money (yet) there’s been a total lack of a quantitative statement (on) estimates of tax savings, jobs or additional costs to the county. Unless this is answered, there really isn’t a basis for making a decision,’’ he concluded. ' Capt. George Sharp, a resident and orchardist in Harris Hollow, supported Segal’s remarks, maintaining that a “cost benefit analysis is appropriate.’’ Mrs. Harald Haystad asked the BZA, if the ski area’s 300 acre tract was large enough to accomodate all the proposals put forth by Moore or whether additional acreage would have to be acquired. “That’s what we’re trying to ascertain,” Gardiner responded. “We’re not really certain what the proposal is yet.” “I for one have had no opportunity to see the special use permit before this meeting today,” said Hal Forward. “I stUl haven’t had time to read it through.” Since the ski area proposals in the special use permit would have a major impact on the county, Forward suggested that the meeting recess until the complete application is published for two weeks in the Rappahannock News. He added that Moore should have the opportunity to amend his application before it appears in the paper. George Muth seconded the motion and James Massie added that he would like to have preliminary drawings included so that the BZA members “can see everything.” Admiral Gardiner noted that in previous zoning action, the BZA had required a preliminary plan to be submitted in almost every case. Une ot my mam concerns would be the future of this operation,” said Forward. Since a ski area alone is not economically feasible, the applicants may feel they need “a lot of other things,” he said. “There’s nothing to prohibit (their) coming back for a roller coaster...There’s no limit to this.” Before the application is printed in the Rappahannock News, Forward suggested that Moore and his attorneys find a way to qualify or restrict the requests “in such a way so as to assure (the community) that you won’t be coming back again and again until we do have a Kings Dominion in Rappahannock County.” (Editor’s note: The complete amended special use permit application, substantially more restrictive than originally filed, is printed in the legal notices in this week’s issue.) General District Court Clyde Junior Nochols, Madison, speeding 65/56. $20 fine, $18 costs. Glenda Kay Smith, Maryland, reckless driving 80/55. $75 fine, $18 costs. Otto Henry Ruhling, Maryland, fail to give signal, accident. Dismissed. Thornton Davis Douglas, Washington, D. C. speeding 68/56. $26 fine, $18 costs. Christopher Parsons, Springfield, speeding 65/55. $20 fine, $18 costs. Franklin D. Ramsey, New Jersey, speeding 65/55. $20 fine, $18 costs. Howard Lee Redmond, Jr., Maryland, speeding 68/55. $26 fine, $18 costs. Richard C. Nash, Jr., Arlington, speeding 70/55. $30 fine, $18 costs. David Russell, Maryland, speeding 65/55. $20 fine $18 costs. Richard A. Marshall, Oakton, speeding 68/55. $26 fine, $18 costs. Timothy K. Hoy, Maryland, speeding 69/55. $28 fine, $18 costs. Ivar Rundgren, Jr., Alexandria, speeding 64/56. $18 fine, $18 costs. Nelson Freeze, D. C., speeding 65/55. $20 fine, $18 costs. Michael Carter, Falls Church, speeding 63/55. $16 fine, $18 costs. Adelmo Nicheli, Arlington, pass on double line. $15 fine, $18 costs. John Teunis, Arlington, speeding 63/56. $16 fine, $18 costs. Joan Chamblin, Alexandria, speeding 63/56. $16 fine, $18 costs. Advocates Organize A “special kind of person" is being sought by a Citizen Advocacy Program sponsored by the RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board. Anyone interested in learning more about a Citizen Advocacy Program for the five-county area of Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock is invited to a meeting at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 5, at Culpeper Presbyterian Church on Main St. (next to Leggett department store). Washington News Visitors of Mrs. Gabe Burke Christmas Day inincluded Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Payne and Bill of West Virginia, Mr. and. Mrs. Rannie Burke and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Davis Burke and family, all of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr. and Missy of Sperryville, Mrs. Debbie Wines and Miss Shelly Owens of Chester Gap, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burke and Jeff, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jenkins, Mrs. Violet Baldwin, and Stevie, Ginnie, Pamela, and Donnie Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Futrell of Falls Church were week-end houseguests of Mrs. W. M. Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulkner of Orange joined them for Christmas dinner. Mrs. W. C. Campbell spent the Christmas holidays at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Paulson, and family in Newport News. Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wood and Mrs. Mary Botts Quaintance of Sperryville and Mrs. Elmo Flynt. Mr. and Mrs. Keyser joined Mr. and Mrs. Albert Slaughter at their home in Leesburg for Christmas dinner. Calling on Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne Christmas Day were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Payne of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jenkins, T. J. and Kim and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Payne, Scotty and Cheryl, all of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Payne of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Payne and Patty and Tammy and Wayne Fritts, Col. and Mrs. Robert H. Ingle, Jr., were hosts Friday evening at a cocktail buffet party at their home. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johhson of Orlean, Capt. and Mrs. Howard Holschuh of Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heberle of Kenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley and their houseguest, Mrs. Margaret Carroll and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne. Guests at a Christmas Eve dinner were Col. Ingle’s daughter Daphne McCullough and sons Joe, Jon, and Jim McCullough, and Francis Hutchinson, all of Woodville, Mrs. Anne Hutchinson and Miss Mary Anne Hutchison of Cocoa Beach, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Clevenger and son, Sean, of Richmond arrived this week to spend a few days with Mrs. Clevenger’s father, Col. Ingle, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Newland of Hamilton, Ohio are guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Updike, tor the holidays. Miss Cassandra Parker of Culpeper was a Monday overnight guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Updike. Among the Christmas holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson, Sr. were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Anderson, Michael and Jennifer of Fairfax, Mrs. Lorraine McCallan and Don Anderson of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson, Jr., Karen and Ernest of Culpeper, and Miss Alice Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Allman and daughter, Jackie, of Baltimore, Md. Christmas Day, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Carver attended services at the Bible Presbyterian Church in Falls Church, had dinner in Tyson’s Corner and visited Mr. Carver’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Price, in Alexandria. J. Stant Weaver returned to his home Monday after spending the Christmas week-end as the guest of his daughter’s family, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda, in Fairfax. Other guests in the Penaranda home included Mr. and Mrs.' Clay Walker and Chrissy *of Shepherdstown, W. Va„ Mr. and Mrs. Leo Woods of Reva and John Weaver of Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moffett, III, and daughters, Holly and Melanie, spent the Christmas holidays as the guests of Mrs. Moffett’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn E. Satuffer of Belle Haven. Lt. and Mrs. Craig Welling of Gales Ferry, Conn, were the Christmas holiday guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. David G. Welling in Rockville, Md. and Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett. During the holidays, Judge and Mrs. Moffett visited her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Buxton, at Sleepy Hollow Nursing Home in Annandale and her brother, Edward Buxton, also of Annandlale. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Cletus Burke in Front Royal. Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Lindenblad, Eric and Ambler Lindenblad of Chesterfield, Mo., arrived Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry were guests Sunday of Peter Kreyling and Barbara Noce for Christmas dinner. Calling on Mr. and Mrs. Perry Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kerns, Bobby and Karen of Manassas Park and Roy Perry, Brenda, Billy and Robbie of Alexandria. Bobby is spending the week with his grandparents, the Perrys. Mrs. Mary Lea spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Lea, Jr., in Culpeper. Spending Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones were Mr. and Mrs. Arne Olsen, Byrd and Arne Edward of Concord and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kite, Sara, Frances, and Jackie of Luray. Christmas dinner guests of Mrs. Guy Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Richie, all of Culpeper. Calling recently on Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett were Mrs. W. G. Eastham, Jr., and daughter, Shannon,of Amissville. Visiting her Christmas Day were Dr. and Mrs. Brooke Moffett and Miss Robin Moffett of Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. Raynor V. Snead, Jr. and family of Lynchburg arrived Saturday to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Duane E^llard and family of Greencastle, Pa. joined the Smiths Christmas Day. Joining the Smiths and their house guests for Christmas dinner were Robert Dillard of California, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller, Miss Annie Miller Almond, Judge and Mrs. Raynor V. Snead and Bill Snead. Mrs. Margaret Carroll of Arlington has been a holiday houseguest of her brother-inlaw and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley, since last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairfax spent Christmas Eve with their son, Douglas Fairfax, Jr., and family in Forestville, Md. They were Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Filippone in Fulton, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Fairfax called on Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Calvert in Falls Church Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin and Miss Nancy Buntin were Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Si Kamminga and family in Falls Church and had dinner Christmas Day with the R. A. Baines family. Miss Buntin is spending the holidays with her parents and will return after the first of the year to her teaching position in Bath County. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Forward of Detroit, Mich, are houseguests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Forward and will remain until after the New Year. They were joined Christmas Day by Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Forward and Tommy of Kensington, Md. THE STUDENTS OF SURSUM CORDA SCHOOL recently visited the Rappahannock County Registrar’s office and learned what steps are necessary to become a registered voter. Mrs. Mary Cleverley, registrar, explained the procedures and requirements to them. (Obituaries Leake Elizabeth Jane (Lizzie) Leake of Boston died December 26, 1977 in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. She was the widow of Rufus Daniel Leake and ' the daughter of the late Luther Fincham and Homie Catherine Jenkins Fincham. She was a native of Rappahannock, and a member of the F. T. Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Rufus Daniel Leake, Jr, and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller Rider, both of Culpeper; and six grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Wade Fincham of Remington and a sister, Mrs. Lela Jenkins of Berryville. A funeral conducted by the Rev. John S. Farrar will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Geest Funeral Home Chapel in- Culpeper. Burial will be in the Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers include Woodrow W. Leake, George W. Jenkins, Robert Jenkins, Arthur Fincham, Billy Leake, Edward Fincham, Wilbur Fincham and George Finch aim*' t, v r Burke Mrs. Dissie Jenkins Burke of Falls Church died December 22, 1977 in Fairfax Hospital. She was 67, was a native of Rappahannock County but had lived in Falls Church for several years. She is survived by foui daughters, Mrs. Dorothj Whorton and Inez Whorton both of Culpeper, Mrs. Pear! McConchie and Mrs. Lee Clark, both of Falls Church a son, Nathan Burke of Arlington; 20 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a sister. A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Clore Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Neil Ellis and the Rev. George Whorton, Jr. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. 70% TO 50% OFF! PRE-INVENTORY SALE Now in Progress at Rappahannock Tack Shop Flint Hill 675-3776 H & J GROCERY Rt. 231 south, Sperryville will be open New Year’s Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. , We wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year tionally Advertised 1 mU\ r " , I m 11 * J{| — — |

OFFICERS ELECTED TO SERVE IN 1978 with Amissville Ruritan Club include T. C. Barron, president; Louis Jenkins, vice president; Bobby Bywaters, secretary; Charles Mills, treasurer and George Kidwell, 3year director. Jim Brown of Marshall, past zone governor, installed the officers at the Ruritan meeting held last Wednesday evening. News Of Flint Hill Christmas Even dinner guests of Mrs. Eva L. Smith included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Humpries of Greenville, N.C., Robert Massie of Richmond, Terry Russell of Virginia Beach, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rodgers, Mrs. Roger Torneden, Mrs. Frank Spalding, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Russell and Herbert Barksdale. Visiting Mrs. Smith Monday and Tuesday Building? •Paint •Lumber J •Millwork \ •Hardware* Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Warrenton Building Material Co., Inc. on the By-Pass Warrenton 347-1400 was Mrs. Charlie Smith of Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Settle and family attended the golden wedding anniversary Christmas Eve of Mrs. Settle’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tusing in Mt. Jackson. Miss Cheryl Settle, a student at VSDB in Staunton, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Settle. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Spence of Harrisonburg left Tuesday after spending a long Christmas week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. Miss Betty Lee of Front Royal was a Christmas Eve overnight guest of her parents, also. Mr. and Mrs. T. Granville Eastham and Tom spent Christmas Day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harty, in Fairfax. Spending Monday with the Easthams were Ensign Dabney Eastham of Orlando, Fla., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Eastham of Castleton and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rottier of Annandale. WANTED SCRAP CAST IRON PRICES DETERMINED BY QUANTITIES & QUALITY Delivered to our yard in Culpeper. Bingham & Taylor Foundry Culpeper, Virginia 825-8334 Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Pullen and children, Mrs. Debbie Wimmer and Wendy Davis, all of Front Royal and Mrs. Holly Holbik of Fairfax. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller spent the Christmas holiday week-end in Madison Heights, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Eddins were guests at a family dinner in Falls Church Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Eddins’ uncle, John Aylor. Calling on Mrs. Ethel Pullen Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Pullen of Norfolk, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jewell of Luray, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Corder, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Pullen and children and Mrs. Thelma Jeffries and children, all of Front Royal. Mrs. Lena Pullen of Winchester was a Tuesday morning visitor of her sister, Mrs. Ethel Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clatterbuck were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot. Christmas supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Smoot were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur O. Smoot and family of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. William Smoot and Lisa of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smoot of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. James Bywaters and Jimmy. John B. Browning and Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Browning of Charlottesville spent the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Kay of Springfieldd joined the Browning family on Christmas Day. Dr. and Mrs. Browning left on Monday for California where they will be risking professors at UCLA. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Fairfax spent the Christmas week-end with her mother, Mrs. M. H. Brady. Also calling on Mrs. Brady during the week-end were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brady and four sons, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady and Jason, all of Arlington, Mrs. Elizabeth Lester and Brad of Manassss, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brady and children and Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady and family. Robert L. Massie, Jr. of Richmond is spending several days of this week with his mother, Mrs. Frank Spalding. Guests of Mrs. Spalding for Christmas dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moorefield, Herbert Barksdale, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Torneden, Mrs. G. W. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rodgers and their son-in-law and daughter from Nortty Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Humphries. Mrs. Spalding’s sister-in-law, Mrs. W. J. Kendrick, Jr. of Roanoke arrived Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wade and family of Chantilly and Mrs. * Linda Haney and Sharon of Alexandria on Christmas Eve. Christmas Day, they called on Mrs. Lillard’s sister, Mrs. Lois Sours, in Warrenton whose other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Grant Patton and daughters of Stephens City. Doug Walker and Joyce Walker of Falls Church spent Christmas week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker. Other Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walker were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cook of f Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Day of Richmond, Fred Paul and children, Wanda and Fritz, of Virginia Beach. -----—----- • ---- HORSE & TACK TRADERS'CORNER LOUDOUN TIMES-MIRROR 703-777-1111 (LEESBURG) For as little as $5.50 your ad will appear In ALL THREE of these newspapers! RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS 703-675-3349 (WASHINGTON, VA) FAUQUIER DEMOCRAT 703-347-4222 (WARRENTON) HORSES FOR SALE -■ ■■■—* GENTLE RIDING HORSES, large selection. Also good used English and Western tack. Orchard Hill Stables, near Mlddleburg, Va. 703-554-8255. f . PONIES FOR SALE —1 II DARK BAY PONY, 12.1, 6 years ok). Goes in snaffle, shown and always in ribbons. Jumps 2 feet and 6 inches to 3 feet easily. 1Q0% sound and gentle. Child outgrown. Phone 703-347-3711 after 6 p.m. 1 HORSES & PONIES I WANTED , -J1 5 WANTED TO BUY HORSES, PONIES, COLTS, SADDLES. J BRIDLES, ETC. k Orchard HM Stabta* D 703-554-8255 . ) . * '""" ■ 11 ' INSTRUCTION - ■■■ RIDING LESSONS Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3012 or 777-3279 TACK & EQUIPMENT .iItt'i ftabblerp Sc Gibing Apparel Established 1963 7 Swift King Start Leesburg, Virginia 703-777-4386 ♦Tack Repair ♦•Tack ♦Gifts ♦Equipment j ♦ Riding Apparel\ \ ♦Stable Supplies MISC. r s. > , TOOTH FLOATING Equine Dentistry 703-364-2318 BARN CONSTRUCTION * FARRIERS w HORSESHOEING BILL DAVIS 703-347-4009 Horseshoeing R. M. DUNCAN 703-777-4332 T . illiams Co., Inc. specializing in the construction of Complete Custom Horse Facilities BARNS - STABLES - INDOOR ARENAS Remodeling • Custom Homes "Honu burnt built by Honmun” We Service our Product fU. t, Box 40, Broad Run, Va. 22014 703-347-3173 OUTGOING PRESIDENT OF AMISSVILLE RURITAN CLUB, Ottie Ralls, relinquishes the gavel to the ingoing officer, T. C. Barron, at last week’s meeting of the group. COUNTR Y JOURNAL By NANCY SECRIST Extension Agent Make 1978 a healthy year for you. Maintaining good health is no longer the mystery it once was. Today, it’s a matter of adhering to basic commonsense rules that health experts say are workable. 1. Eat wisely. 2. Exercise regularly. But remember, jogging may help some people but could harm you unless you check first with your physician. Walking is an excellent exercise. 3. Stay immune./ Most communicable diseases can be prevented through vaccinations. 4. Don’t smoke. Most experts agree, if you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you do, quit. If you can’t quit, at least cut back. 5. Drink moderately. After only one or two drinks, judgment is impaired, reflexes slowed. Worse, heavy drinking will often lead to poor health, sometimes accidents. 6. Rest properly. 7. Check teeth! Regular dental checkups not only save you toothaches, they can preserve your good looks and Ordinance (Continued from Page 1) so we can say ‘yes,no,yes’ ” to the provisions included, Miller stated. Davis noted that his suggestions were tentative proposals only for application on agricultural and forestry land. "We keep talking about maps,” Luke interjected. ‘‘Who’s going to do all that?” he asked. ‘‘That’s a technical problem,” Davis responded. Phil Irwin, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, spoke up from the audience. (Irwin was the only person in the audience besides the press.) Speaking on behalf of RLEP, Irwin said he agreed in principal with all of Davis’s suggestions. ‘‘It sounds very good to us,” he added. Irwin suggested that the Planning Commission try to get help in drawing up maps from the Piedmont Environmental Council or the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission. Ordinances can be revised to accomplish purposes that the county wants accomplished, Davis said. He noted that his proposals for changes would not prevent anybody “from doing what they’re already allowed to do . . . Only the legal procedure is different,” he concluded. 1 FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Rt. 65/709, Marshall 364-1566 REGULAR TUESDAY SALE State Graded Fat Cattle Sale 1st & 3rd Tues. of Every Month prevent physical ailments caused by diseased teeth. 8. Be vehicle smart. Seat belts in use, and careful drivers, would save thousands of lives each year. 9. Be accident aware. Keep stairways uncluttered and well-lighted. Avoid slippery throw rugs and excessively waxed floors. 10. Be careful with medicines. Make sure they are kept out of reach of children. 11. Schedule physicals. It is always better to find out early if something is wrong, so that proper therapy can be instituted before it is too late. 12. Remember you are not immortal. The idea is to try to practice preventive health care so that you can enjoy as long and vigorous a life as possible. It is important to eat fresh fruits and vegetables all year round, especially during the winter months. While oranges are plentiful make Ambrosia for a delicious light dessert. Cut peeled orange sections into bite-size pieces. Toss with grated coconut. Leave at room temperature for one hour before serving. To open a coconut, if you decide to use fresh coconut, pierce the three indentations at the flatter end and drain off the liquid. Then bake the nut for about 15 minutes. After that, a few blows with a hammer should crack it. Peel the brown skin from the white meat. Whole coconuts can be stored for many months, like other nut* in shell, but after opening^use the milk and the meat within a week. One average coconut will give about 1 cup milk and about 3 cups chopped meat. Meeting Change The regular meeting of the Washington Volunteer Fire Dept, and Rescue Squad will be held on January 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the fire hall. This has been changed from January 2, which is a holiday. Dawn Harms Plays in Miami ■ Dawn Harms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harms of Amissville, will perform with the Radford College Highlander Band Dec. 31 in the annual Orange Bowl parade in Miami, Fla. The 97-member band, dressed in authentic Scottish Highlander military garb, will appear in the NBC televised portion of the parade, starting at 8:16 p.m. Miss Harm is a flutist in the band, which will also perform Jan. 14 in Governor Dalton’s inaugural parade in Richmond. She is a freshman theatre major at Radford College. About 90 percent of all the forms of life that have existed on earth have become extinct, the National Geographic Society says. Wfe Final fijributfi CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS vourdourrs GO FURTHER Huge Inventory of New Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles and New Chevrolet Trucks Good selection of used vehicles. Hours 8 to 8 Daily; 8 to 4 Saturday. PIEDMONT Che vro/e t- Olds mo bile, Inc. 814 INI. Main St., Phone 825-2161, Culpeper, Va. Ideal Simplified Accounting Systems For Business, Profession, Farm or Ranch Bound Account Books All Kinds of Files- File Guides Cash Boxes - Transfer Files Desk - Filing Cabinets - Chairs CULPEPER BOOK STORE 210 N. Main St. Culpeper, Va.

—Rappahannock New* Photo /Sarah Latham THE LIVING NATIVITY set up in the barn on Avondale Farm, owned by Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr. east of Washington was realistically portrayed by members of the Methodist Churches in Rappahannock under the direction of the minister, Miss Vicki Pittard. Various members took half hour stances in the pageant while in the background live animals, sheep, a goat and two donkeys completed the realistic setting. Recent Dam Failures Evoke Questions Recent flooding and dam failures throughout the nation have touched most federal agencies in some way. “The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) of the Department of Agriculture is no exception,” said State Conservationist David N. Grimwood. Grim wood related some of the inquiries his staff has received concerning the safety of SCS dams—Has the SCS ever lost a dam built in Virginia under the Public Law 566 watershed program? How about other states? If not, why? Are dams built under SCS programs inspected after construction? “None of the 109 watershed project dams built in Virginia with SCS assistance have ever failed,” answers Grimwood. He also explains that most of them were in operation during the devasting storms known as Camille (August 1969) and Agnes (June 1972). A severe storm also occurred in October 1972. “Our structures functioned properly during each of these storms. Yes, there was normal damage, but nothing serious.” The State Conservationist says minor damage is expected during storms of great magnitude. He also explains that SCS regulations require inspections for damage and repair work immediately following severe storms. Dams built under the SCS programs are designed to trap and hold sediment accumulations for approximately 100 years. The pools of water behind the dams are also designed to retain and slowly release floodwaters from average to heavy rainfall. When a severe storm occurs, particularly in a short duration, the rainfall causes the pool to build up higher than normal. However, the dams are designed so that an emergency release action takes place. This emergency spillway action diverts to extreme flow around the dams, which protects the dam by preventing the water from going over the top and causing major damages. During Hurricane Agens, about 20 SCS dams in Virginia had emergency spillway flow. “We contribute the success of our dams to: competent and thorough engineering investigations of proposed sites; designing each dam to the requirement of specific sites; our meticulous inspection program during construction; and possibly the most important factor, the operation and maintenance of the dams,” states Grimwood. Before SCS agrees to construct a dam, the local people—project sponsors—must sign an agreement consenting to operate and maintain the structure for safety. The first three years after construction are considered a critical establishment period. During this time, SCS personnel help the sponsors and train them to perform operation and maintenance duties, particularly the inspections. If any erosion or leakage is observed on the dam, an intensive investigation is made and repairs performed. Grimwood said that SCS conducted a national survey early in 1977 which revealed that of the 6,622 dams built under SCS supervision, there have been no failures that resulted in loss of life or damage claims against the SCS or project sponsors. +++ The heaviest coins in the world are reported to have come from the Yap Islands in the Western Pacific Ocean. Massive stones used as legal tender had diameters of 12 feet and weighed up to 185 pounds. Probably the smallest coins were the Nepalese V* dam which date from 1740. They were so tiny that 14,000 of them weighed only one ounce. By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock Newt Comapoodant Miss Bonnie Brown of Silver Spring, Md., spent the Christmas week-end with Mr. andd Mrs. Ralph Brown, and they were dinner guests Christmas Day of Mrs. Henry Brown, whose other guests included the Bruce Brown family, Mrs. Mabel Gore of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brown of Washington and Mrs. Don Osburn, Sheryl, Janis and Denise of Haymarket. Mr. and M?s. Michael Anderson of Alexandria and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hess of Glen Mills, Pa., were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Anderson and Jennifer. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler, Phil, Jeff and Alicia of McLean were Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mrs. Amos Butler and Charles Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler af Bristow and John Butler were their Christmas Day dinner guests. Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barnes in Richmond were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson. Christmas Eve guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz, Greg, Philip and Derek were Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley of Washington and Mrs. Margaret Carroll of Falls Church. Christmas Day, the Daczewitz family were dinner guests of E. P. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. John Dodson in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Weiland Johnson and Charlie were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Daczewitz. Mrs. R. L. Rudasill is spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon and family. Mrs. Jessie Dailey of Culpeper is a houseguest of All Around Woodville Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson for the holidays. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. 'Brew Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Burke and children of Brightwood, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bayne,. Melissa, Ricky and Michaelle and Mrs. Virginia Frazier of Culpeper, Mr. And Mrs. John Henry Woodward, Tabby Sue, John Jr. and Jeffery of Castleton and Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Grigsby, Sandra and Kerry Lynn. On Christmas Day, the Rev. and Mrs. B. Gale > Titchenell entertained Leslie Titchenell and Jeff andd Mr. and Mrs. Mike Titchenell, Chris and Angie of Culpeper, and Sue and Bobby Titchenell with dinner The Woodville Homemakers Club will meet Tuesday night at 7:30. Mrs. Ashby Butler was accompanied home Monday evening from Alexandria by Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hawkins. Mrs. Butler had been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beard while her mother, Mrs. Mae Corbin, was a patient in Fairfax Hospital. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest, Patsy and Todd were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Willis of Wytheville. Their' holiday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Grady Vest, Chris and Renee and Lynn Atkins of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Nicholson, Rusty and Shane of Front Royal and Bobby Foster. Mr. and Mrs. John ^Williams of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wood of Reva and Lester Wayland were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Manwaring, Mike and Jenny spent Friday in Williams* burg. Upon their return they were Christmas week-end houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Manwaring at their home in Falls Church. Linda Johnson of Greenbelt, Md. was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gyde P. Johnson, Rick and Kristie. Callers on Christmas Day were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson with Mrs. Jessie Dailey of Culpeper. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Falls and Tim were Mr. and Mrs. Layton Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Falls of Warrenton, Mr. and Mts. Ralph Falls and Jetty Falls of Dale City *nd Weldon Burke. Sunday evening, Mr., and ^ Mrs. Jimmie Falls and Tim were callers of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fortune in Front Royal. i Mr. andd Mrs. R.* E. Blanton and Miss Mary Nell Blanton of Amelia were Christmas week-end guests of Mrs. Henry Wood -and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood and Henry B. Miss Mary Miller Wood of Washington joined them for dinner Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. James Sykes and Brad were Christmas guests of her mother, Mrs. Opie Crawford, Curtis and Ray Crawford. Also that day, Mr. and Mrs. Sykes and Brad left for Fairlea, W. Va, to visit Mr. Sykes’ mother, Mrs. Pearl Sykes, returning home Monday night. Mrs. Marty Tinsley of Morattico was a Thursday overnight guest of her mother, Mrs. Dillard Glenn, and aunt, Mrs. H. B. Winfrey. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners were Christmas Day dinner guests of Major and Mrs. Charles Grizzle in Fredericksburg. —Vi. State Police Photo HOT ROLLS. State Police investigators are trying to determine who owns this Rolls-Royce found destroyed on the John Warner property near Atoka Saturday morning. According to State Trooper A. L. Phillips, tracing the ownership has been difficult because all normal identification was removed. It is approximately 20 years old, gold in color, and bears foreign license tags “400 GYC.” Arson is suspected. 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 numbers, $1.00 additional. Classified Ads r ■ MISC. FOR SALE V..—...'. MP,0 HAY for Sale. Call 675-3566 or 675-3610, nights. —_J31t FOR SALE: 3000W generator, like new. $500.00. 987-8303. tfk WHITE PINES: 3 to 6 feet in height for sale. Call 675-3657. 13tf SALE—50 per cent OFF on Spring Bulbs at WARD'S LAWN 8. GARDEN CENTER. 1516 Shehandoah Ave., Front Royal. 13+ FAITH 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 MISC. WANTED ] FEMALE NEEDS apartment or cottage to rent or will house sit. Call 675 3263. PERSONAL FISH—a Christian service organization. Need help? Call 675-3523, 987-8291, or 937-4721. tf We would like to thank all of our friends and neighbors for their cards, flowers, gifts and visits to our daughter, Alicia "Lisa” Foster while she was a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Foster y i'mui'hiiwi m 11 I . . i,i,n,-ak I HOMEAND I | BUSINESS SERVICES} PAINTING—Interior, quality workmanship and materials. Licensed and insured. 825-4261 or nights 987-8726.___ The Old Dominion Repair Service—All types of home repairs, remodeling, additions and restorations. For estimates, call 937-5394._ 50% OFF on all Christmas decorations, ribbon and wreath supplies. WARDS LAWNS , GARDEN CENTER 1516 Stmtndnh Am Front fayri 1 635-8459 A resident farrier in Rappahannock County...Sheree Osborn Horseshoeing and Trimming, Corrective work. 675-3409 prompt service. CHAIR BOTTOMS! UPHOLSTERY! Large or small jobs. Fabric, rush, cane and split oak bottoms. Call Country Cupboards, Washington, Va. 675-3294. 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. EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 9878928. JIM CARPENTER COMPANY management and employees extend you Best Wishes and Season's Greetings for the Christmas holidays. We appreciate your patronage and iook forward to serving you in 1978. We will be closed December 24 and 26 for Christmas and December 29 and 30 for inventory. We will reopen for business as usual on Jan. 2, 1978. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! QUALITY speaks for itself! We offer: Fine antique restoration, handcrafted furniture, handpainted signs. Distinctive kitchens, library units, bars. Country Cupboards, Washington, Va. 6753294. stf MASONRY CON T~R A C~ TOR—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 r i LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE The Farmers Home Administration has for sale, from time to time, farm, residential, and-or other properties. Any licensed real estate broker interested in listing these properties should contact the Farmers Home Administration at 604 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA. 22701. Telephone No. is 825-4200. 29+_ BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE Raymond and Rosie Hitt of Amissville, Virginia has applied for a Special Use Permit in accordance with Article 12A-1, Section 1 of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County, Virginia. The above named applicant desires to occupy a mobile home on their property to be used as a living quarters during the construction of a permanent residence, located on Route 669 located in Jackson Magisterial District. A hearing has been scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 12, 1978 in the County Courthouse at Washington, Virginia. The applicant and other interested parties wishing to be heard are requested to be present at that time. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA By: Patty Alexander, Clerk 221*: Notice is hereby given that the application of the Rappahannock Ski Corporation for a Special Use Permit pursuant to Article Vll of the 1973 Zoning Ordinance will be considered at a public hearing on January 12, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Court House in Washington, Va. 'Joe Williams General Contractor Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. w “Quality” Second To None References 703-635-5903 LEOAINOTICES -«——.— This application in its entirety is available for inspection at the Office of the Zoning Administrator and a copy will be posted in the Court House. Paragraphs No. 1, 2 and 4 of this application are published below: The applicant, Rappahannock Ski Corporation, a corporation organized under and pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is the owner in fee simple of a tract of land lying and being situate in the Hampton Magisterial District of Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing 368.5 acres, more or less. The applicant requests a special permit to use said property as a commercial ski area as well as for the following purposes, to wit; (a) the construction and operation of slides upon which gravity propelled sleds can be ridden; and (b) the rental of skis and ski equipment; and (c) the rental of areas for the sale of arts and crafts; and (d) the rental of areas to Rappahannock County farmers as a farmer's market for the sale of farm produce; and (e) providing horseback riding instructions and trail riding; and (f) the sale of tennis privileges, swimming privileges and hiking privileges; and (g) the operation and construction of a miniature golf course; and (h) providing facilities for dancing and musical entertainment, which shall NOT include musical festivals of any kind; and (i) to use the said property as a recreational area for the aforesaid and similar uses, which SHALL NOT include amusement parks, roller coasters, rock concerts, subdivisions, or any use that is incompatible with the agricultural-recreational •Restorations & Remodeling •Barns & Outbuildings •Free Estimates ANar. Coombs 675-3485 Licensed Contractor WmWsMmmmmmmB, LEGAL NOTICES >- -: ■ - :- - character of Rappahannock County; and That the use of said property will not be on a membership basis and that each customer will be charged for the particular activity in which he or she is interested. Patty Alexander, Clerk Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals _—-Z_—jat INSTRUCTION L I ' —1 MODERN DANCE for women over 35 starts January 9 in Washington. Call 987-8824 after January 1st. Theraputic muscle massage by professional available by appointment only in Sperryville area. Call 987-8451 after January 9. INSTRUCTION ^^“Or/vtn employed ^ r by large trucking ~ companies had annual average earnings of about LS1&300 fn 197*7 A NO FUTURE? ho$$Rvf? Start now to plan for a professional' career dri v ing a “ Big Rig’/Our private training school offers competent instructors, modem equipment and challenging training fields. Keep your job ana train on part time basis (Sat. & Sun.) or attend our 3 week full time resident training. Call right now for full information. HARRISONBURG 703-434-5326 The New Year bells ring out „ . .• our hearty wishes for a prosperous New Year! • AmissvVe Stuart Realty 937^5 Luther B. Stuart Broker M. B. Stuart Broker Associate John Marocchi, Broker Associate 987-4685 L S. PattishaK, Associate 9374969 BEANY ELECTRONICS •Admiral & Philco ..TV's and Appliances! •President and Cobra CB’s! Ask about our lay-away plan and financing) 209 East 6th St. Front Royal 635-3227 We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING a SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825-8383 Culpeper PANORAMA REALTY Sperryvil/e Emporium Sperryville, Va. Open Every Day ALMOST COMPLETED CABIN on 5.29 wooded acres with spring and stream fronting on state road. 2 story cabin included 21x24 first floor with stone fireplace, 24 foot porch, wiring, interior studding and septic system. Ready for completion by new owner. $27,500. 3 bedroom frame home just out of Sperryville. Home includes 13x30 living and dining room combo, full bath, eat-in size kitchen, 13x24 utility and storage room. All of this and 3.6 acres with excellent mountain views. For only* $39,000. Terrific mountain view0 VN this 3-7 acres with hard surfaced Enhanced by 4 bedroom hoi CJ<arge living dining and kitchen area . oath and electric heat.* $36,500. 28.8 wooded acres with magnificent views of surrounding mountains ' ^Vleys. Just a short hike from the Sho^ ^v^V-iionai Park. This tract offers st CV/ ?Tcellent building sites and easy acce. auto. $900 per acre with $7500 down and balance owner financed. Apartment and office building with prime location in Sperryville. Three units and office space presently leased; additional unit partially completed and includes, electric heat units, cabinets, and appliances waiting to be installed. Let us show you how this can be a quality investment at the $62,500 asking price with owner financing. 25.6 wooded acres atop Jobbers Mt. in the F. T. Valley south of Sperryville. Private access off Rt. 231, building sites, views, and-survey. Asking $25,000. ASSOCIATES • : JAMES W. LEAKE-987-8236 CJ. MAURICE O'BANNION 987-8713 JOHN R. EUBANK, Jr. - 967-8146 REALTOR; d. KEETON BARNES -967-8619 m