Rappahannock News, January 26, 1978

29th YEAR, No. 4 8 Pages The County Family Newspaper Founded 1877 THURSDAY, JANUARY 26,1978 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3349 LT2/!A?iY News On School Closings With winter here at full blast, parents are often greeted first thing in the morning by youngsters asking ‘‘do we have school today?” The Rappahannock School administration has taken the guesswork out of the answer. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ray Hogan announced last week that the following radio stations will be notified of county school closings: WFTR, Front Royal; WCVA AM and FM, Culpeper; WKCW, Warrenton; WEER AM and FM, Warrenton; WRVA, Richmond; WRAA, Luray; WINC, Winchester and WSVA television in Harrisonburg. The old adage, “no news is good news,” doesn’t apply—at least as far as children are concerned. If parents tune into one of the aforelisted stations and don't hear any information concerning Rappahannock Schools, it means that classes will be held as normally scheduled, Hogan explained. Coining Events Thursday, February 2—Rappahannock Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., courthouse. Thursday, February (—Board of Zoning Appeals, 9 a.m., courthouse. Tuesday, February 14—School Board, 7:30 p.m.. Elementary school library. Tuesday, February 14— Washington Town Council, 7:30 pm., courthouse. Wednesday, February 15— VP1 sponsored Fruit School, Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria. Wednesday, February 15—Planning Commission, 8 p.m., courthouse. Thursday, February 23—Rappahannock - Rapidan Planning District Commission, 7:30 p.m., Culpeper courthouse. Education Meeting Rappahannock Citizens for Better Education will hold a regular meeting at the Episcopal parish hall in Washington on Monday, January 30, at 7:30 p.m. RCES Parent Conference A Parent-Teacher Conference is scheduled for February 1 at Rappahannock County Elementary School following the issuance of studeot report cards that day. Conference hours are from 4 o’clock in the afternoon until 8 p.m. Parents will receive a letter from the school scheduling hours for them. Rappahannock News Photo/Sarah Latham IF NO ONE ELSE ENJOYS THE SNOW, these youngsters do. Shannon Streagle signals for the down hill race between sledders, Lee Baines, John McCullough, Marc Streagle and Joe McCullough and Bobby Baines on skis. The mountains make a pleasant backdrop for their fun. Stockpiling Saves Time And Money (The second installment in a series of articles covering the recent Beef Management meeting held at Graves Lodge.) Stockpiling winter fescue gives beef farmers "a second chance for getting winter feed,” according to Harlan White, VPI Extension Specialist on forages. That second chance for a third growing season would have come in handy for cattlemen with this year’s wet and warm fall following the disastrously dry summer. t White was part of VPI’s Beef Management School, a traveling road show that sets up at agricultural communities throughout the state in an effort to keep farmers informed on the latest ideas in management, marketing, health and feeding programs. The VPI sponsored school was held at Graves Mountain Lodge on January 4. White’s advocacy for stockpiling winter fescue appeared to have particular application in Rappahannock since, in his opinion, "fescue Flu Is Widespread Flu viruses that have swept across most of the country haven’t missed Rappahannock. There’s been a rush on the Medical Center in Washington and many county youngsters spent their four day “vacation” in bed instead of out in the snow. According to Dr. Werner Krebser, there are two distinct types of viruses at work in Rappahannock. Most of the cases treated at the clinic, said Krebser, have been upper respiratory flu or Russian strain. Symptoms include coughing, sore throat, muscle aches and low back pain. The Texas flu, an intestinal virus, has also infected Rappahannockers, causing nausia, vomiting and diarrhea. Krebser said that doctors could only offer symptomatic treatment to flu patients. Like the common cold, there is no cure for the flu. He advised anyone infected with the viruses to drink plenty of fluids and take pain medication—either aspirin or tylenol. “Stay in bed and avoid crowds,” the doctor advised. “That’s most im{ portant.” He added that the viruses usually run their course in four or five days. Rappahannock Superintendent of Schools Dr. William Bloomer commented that the snow which caused cancellation of classes for four days last week may turn out to have been a blessing in disguise. Instead of being in a warm classroom spreading germs back and forth, children were at home. ‘‘We may have broken the cycle of infection," Bloomer added. Krebser agreed that snow and freezing temperatures helped to combat further spread of flu viruses through the community. “Viruses are not as virulent in real cold weather,” he said. "Dry cold weather is usually healthy weather. If the temperature goes up now, we may have more sick people.” (It looks like Rappahannock residents don’t have much of a choice—pray for cold weather and you’re liable to get more snow, cross your fingers for an early thaw and chances are, your family will come down with the bugl) —AS SNOW AND ICE melt the streams recede leaving layers of ice hanging from fallen limbs and brush. will do better than any other grass we have on shallow, rocky hillsides.” In a stockpiling program, spring growth of fescue is cut for hay while summer and early fall growth is left on the ground, taking advantage of a longer growing season, and used for winter cattle forage. White noted that stockpDing saves both money and labor. He advocated applying nitrogen at approximately 80 pounds per acre to fescue in the late summer or early fall, with phosphate and potash added* if determined necessary by soil tests. If nitrogen is applied, said White, a farmer should get between a ton and a half and two tons of fescue per acre. An acre of stockpiled fescue should carry a cow for 120 days, he noted. Counting both spring growth cut for hay and stockpiled fall growth, a farmer will get “about enough off one-half acre to carry a cow through the winter,” White said. He added that stockpiling also ‘‘works exceptionally well with sheep,” keeping about five to an acre. White favored ammonium nitrate as his first choice for nitrogen fertilizer since that form of nitrogen adheres to dry soil and absorbs moisture. He noted that liquid nitrogen application would usually result in some loss from burning. Nitrogen will continue to fertilize the fescue for about two months after the first rain makes it available to the plant, he added. According to White, tests at VPI forage stations indicate animals will gain between one pound and a pound and a half per day on stockpiled fescue. He suggested that farmers make an extra effort and put up some relatively inexpensive electrical fencing so that a herd can be held in a smaller area of stockpiled fescue until the growth is cleaned up before moving on to the rest of the pasture. He noted that experiments at forage stations had shown cattle will (Continued on Page A-7) Amissville Ruritans Begin 17th Year As the Ruritan National celebrates its 50th year throughout the United States, the local Amissville Club will be guided in its 17th year by the experienced leadership of T. C. Barron. During the January meeting, three standard-size United States flags were presented to the Girl Scout leaders of newly-formed units in the county: Mrs. Diane Watson, leader of Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 502; Mrs. Roberta Anderson, Brownie Troop No. 312; and Mrs. Caroline Manwaring, Brownie Troop No. 955. Charlie Priest reported that nine Christmas gift boxes, a seasonal assistance of the Methodist church in cooperation with the Ruritan Club, had been given in the community. Commander H. W. Peterson, U. S. Navy - ret., was greeted and pinned as a new member. The usual dinner attraction of the meeting was cancelled due to difficult driving conditions. Fashion Show Set For March 11 Plans are underway for the 1978 Annual Fashion Show, sponsored by the Rappahannock Women’s Club, which is scheduled for March 11 at Rappahannock Elementary School. The proceeds from this year's show, "Garden Cascades,'' will be used to purchase recreation equipment for the county. Projects previously benefiting from the fashion show have included playground equipment for the recreation center; aid in the purchase of uniforms for the Rappahannock County High School athletic teams; and providing funds for asphalting the play area at the elementary school. According to Linda Hahn and Joyce Andrews, cochairpersons of this year’s show, clothing and fashion expertise will again be provided by Southern Department Store in Warrenton. The following club members have been appointed to serve as committee chairpersons: Decorations —Lynne Baines, Beth DeBergh and Betty Settle; Models—Aileen Barnes and Darlene Moore; Tea—Nancy Reeve; and Advertising—Delores Dalton. Anyone wishing to purchase patron ads in the program or individual admittance tickets may contact Karen Bear, club president, at $75-3495, or any other club member. Emergency Plan In Effect Potomac Edison Fuel Supplies Dwindle ^■Potomac Edison and Allegheny Power System, the major supplier of electrical power to homes in Rappahnnock County, announced this week that it has only a 40-day normal fuel supply on hand. According to John M. McCardell, the company’s Executive VicePresident and General Manager, Potomac Edison has had to implement step one of its “emergency energy control plan,” as a result of the United Mine Workers prolonged coal strike. Step one is a general public appeal for voluntary curtailment of all nonessential uses. The energy control plan includes “more drastic measures in case our fuel supplies drop to a level where voluntary reductions in use are no longer sufficient for maintaining minimum service,” said McCardell. Step two becomes effective should fuel reserves drop to less than a 30 day supply. Measures to futher reduce electrical consumption include: —Curtailment of nighttime sports, entertainment and recreational activities, —Restriction of retail establishment operation to six days per week —Closing from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. of all retail establishments not providing essential public services. The Governor is authorized to put step three into action if fuel supplies for Potomac Edison’s power stations decrease to a 25-day reserve. All industrial customers will then be required to curtail monthly electrical usage on a continuous basis by 30 per cent of average monthly usage during the previous 12 months. Final steps include requiring industrial customers to futher reduce electrical use to the level necessary to maintain only basic plant and employee security and interrupting electrical service to groups of customers by dropping circuits for a specified period of time on a rotating basis. In his announcement, McCardell said that there are no indications that negotiations with striking miners are moving toward a solution in the near future. “Since nearly all our electrical energy is generated by coal-fired units, prolongation of the strike will further jeopardize the continued supply of power to our customers,” he added. “Even if the miners and coal operators reach an agreement in the near future, it still requires about ten days for the ratification process and, if approved, an additional week for coal to reach the generating stations,” McCardell continued. “So the time element is becoming critical.” The Potomac Edison Company has compiled a list of energy-saving measures for homeowners in conjunction with the company’s plea for voluntary curtailment of electricity: Heating Reduce thermostat to 68 degrees or lower and add extra clothing. Reduce thermostat further at night, if 8 hours or longer. Make sure windows or doors to unheated areas are closed. Close draperies or blinds except when the sun can shine indoors. Be sure furnace filters are clean. Avoid using the fireplace unless it is designed specifically for heating andor has glass doors. Close fireplace damper. Reduce heating to minimum levels in rooms not used. Water Heating fake short showers instead of baths. Wash only full loads of clothes or dishes. Rinse clothes only with cold water, wash with warm or cool water if possible. Make sure leaky faucets are fixed, or turned off. Rinse dishes with cold water and don’t let water run constantly. Use stopper in wash basin while shaving rather than running water. Avoid use of dryer, if possible, otherwise don’t (Continued on Page A-6) Miller Named Director J. Newbill Miller of Washington has been appointed Director-at-Large of the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, according to an announcement from Rappahannock Commissioner H. S. Barksdale. "Rappahannock County and the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District are very fortunate to have a man of Newbill Miller’s caliber and ability to serve on the Board of Directors," said Barksdale. Miller has been a member of the RappahannockRapidan Planning District Commission and served as Chairman of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. He is currently Mayor of Washington and on the Rappahannock Planning Commission as representative from Hampton District. “Mr. Miller’s interest in soil and water conservation is well demonstrated on his own farm which he operates near Washington,’’ said Barksdale. “He has an outstanding herd of Angus cattle which he and his three sons continually strive to improve by the introduction of the proven best blood lines available by artificial insemination. With his knowledge and experience of the needs of agriculture in the five counties which make up the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Miller will be a great asset to the Board of Directors,” Barksdale’s announcement concluded ICE AND SNOW blanketing the countryside glistens as it dings tenaciously to trees and brooksides.

QuanticqWiU Move Chemical^its Feb. 1 «mounted relocation ete chemical agent tion kits from the Corps Development ucation Command, , has been delayed •siTTie scheduled movement Jam-25 of chemical agents by Air Force C-130 aircraft was delayed because of icy conditions on the runway of the Marine Corps Air Facility at Quantico. Transfer of the 307 kits to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal at Denver will proceed as originally scheduled and three flights will haul the chemicals out of the area Feb. 1. The kits have been specially packed for safety in handling. All phases of the movement will be monitored by specially trained technical escort teams who will provide immediate response and decontaminate any leaking agent in the event of a mishap. Race Seminar Changes Made Several changes have been made in the program for the Point-to-Point Seminar sponsored by the Virginia Point-to-Point Council scheduled for Friday at 8 pm. at the Middleburg Community Center. Seminar moderator Peter Winants says that in addition to conducting the program through a question and answer format, each speaker will also spend about five minutes discussing a particular topic. Dr. Rufus Humphrey will begin the seminar by offering his opinions on the obligation of the racing committee to put the race courses in a safe and sound condition to prevent injuries, and the obligation of trainers and owners to get their horses "racing fit." National Steeplechase and Hunt Association steward Erskine Bedford will explain what happens in the paddock, the mechanics involved when a rider "weighs out” and what is expected of the rider. Robert Palmer, Broad Run. will outline the procedures involved in starting a race and also explain what he expects from the riders. In addition, he will discuss the new starting tape device which he helped invent and has used successfully at several of the major steeplechases. Former race rider Francis Greene, Warrenton, will offer the official’s point of view. He has served as an official at local race meets for many years and will describe the need for experienced officials and patrol judges. Patty Cassel, the 1977 leading lady rider on the Virginia point-to-point circuit, plans to explain the importance of being familiar with a race course, and the physical and mental preparation necessary before a race. She will also tell seminar participants how racing officials have aided her at the races. • EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE Route 211 - Amissville 937-5111 If you're confused about carpeting consider an area rug. It acts to hold a furniture arrangement together and becomes the focal point of your room. For the conventional size sofa, an eight foot square rug works well. Major upholstered pieces can be placed off the rug which then forms the boundary for a seating group. 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Bats Proposed As Endangered Two species of bats, whose existence depends upon fragile cave habitats, have been proposed for the endangered list, Keith M. Schreiner, Associate Director of the Interior Department’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announced today. The proposal, published in the December 2 Federal Register, would give endangered status to the Virginia and Ozark big-eared bats and determine critical habitat for the two species. Interested persons have until January 31, 1978 to comment on the proposed rulemaking. Both of these species have been restricted to relatively small mountainous and upland areas and are dependent on a few specific kinds of caves for hibernation and reproductive activity. Both are highly intolerant of human presence and will readily abandon their roosts when disturbed. The Virginia big-eared bat population is estimated to number less than 4,000 animals centered in three separate areas in the Appalachian region . WHAT’S THAT COLD WHITE STUFF YOU’RE PLAYING IN? Tommy the cat declined to accept an invitation for a sled ride, from her friend Jon preferring instead the relative security of the top fence rail. SLEDDING TUESDAY BEFORE THE RAINS BEGAN are Joe McCullough, Marc Streagle, John McCullough, Lee Baines and Shannon Streagle at Mt. Prospect, farm of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller at Washington. A, A ! 1977: Too Much Hot And Cold From the parched croplands of California to the snow-choked streets of Buffalo, N. Y., 1977 will be remembered as the year the weather went haywire. The winter alone cost the nation $3 billion in economic growth and $5 billion in increased fuel use. Commerce Department analysts estimate. From Philadelphia to Peoria, January was the coldest month ever. Tern peratures in the Ohio River Basin set a string of records: minus 25 in Cincinnati, minus 21 in Evansville, Ind., and minus 17 in Pittsburgh. 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Practical training is available in electronics, radio-basic, advanced and color television, air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, building construction, blueprint reading and estimating, national electrical code, mechanical code, FCC license preparation, all types of drafting, commercial art, technical illustration and architectural rendering. JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE at the Silk Mill Sales Room January Clearance Sale is now in full • prqgress thru February 25, 1978 Gigantic savings on all Trevira Polyester Double Knits First Qualities and Irregulars. All Remnants V2 price. HOURS: Monday—Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 707 Stonewall Drive* Front Royal, Va. 22630 Most courses range from 4‘/j to 9 months for a complete course that will qualify the graduates for employment, depending on the course and hours attended. Some courses may be started at any time as they are taught on an individual instruction basis, 12 months of the year. However, the spring semester begins the week of Feb. 6. Course information or free catalog may be obtained by calling 920-8866. Building? •Paint •lumber •Milwork •Hardware Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Warrantor! BuMmg Material Co., Inc. on tha By-Pass Wvranton 347-1400 md a ridiculous 10 in ■’ensacola, Ra. The frosty veather meant millions of iollars in losses for Rorida :itrus, vegetable, and tourism ndustries. Along with record-setting :old came firsts in snowfall. On Jan 31 snow rested on part of every state of the xmtiguous 48 for the first time on record, writes rhomas Y. Canby in the National Geographic. Never had snow fallen as far south as Miami, and never in 10 j'ears of satellite observation tiad it covered so much of the Northern Hemisphere. In Miami and Palm Beach, lanuary sunseekers stared in disbelief at the flakes floating down. In Buffalo it snowed For five straight days. By season’s end, 200 inches had fallen there. “The blizzard hit while 1 was returning from a trip out of the city,” a 65-year-old Buffalo cabby said. ”... 1 made it to a jam-packed pizzeria and stood all night next to an oven. Next day I reached a firehouse, where I could sleep on the floor. The third day I got home." While the East shoveled, the West cried out for more snow Lack of snowfall in the Rockies closed ski resort after resort in Colorado, adding up to a S78 million loss for the ski industry. Bears in Alaska came out of hibernation in the balmy winter, and Anchorage schools canceled hockey games because of slush. For California, still suf fering the effects of two years of drought, 1977 was a record-shatterer. Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, which provides mucli of the water for the state’s $9 billion agricultural industry, was only a quarter of Formal. The snow shortage spelled a billion-dollar loss for farmers, set the s*age for a summer of forest fires, and brought water rationing as a way of life. Soil Tumi To Dust As a dry spring turned to an abnormally hot and dry summer, much of the nation was drought stricken. By mid-July parts of 35 states had been placed on the federal emergency drought list. Eastern South Dakota was drier than in the dust bowl days, and howling winds scoured clouds of dust from winter wheat fields in Texas, Oklahoma, and eastern Colorado, killing livestock. But when it did rain in 1977, it poured. A 24-hour deluge in Kansas City took the lives of 25 persons in a freak occurrence described by the National Weather Service as probable once every 1,000 years. And the third major flood in 100 years in Johnstown, Pa., killed 75. Only tornadoes and hurricanes, the traditional headline-grabbers, kept a low profile. It was an off year for tornadoes, and there were only five hurricanes, compared with an average of seven. . NOTICE The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids for construction of an office building for the Clerk of Courts. Scope of Project: One story brick building with full basement Total square feet 3586. Forced air, oil fired furnace. Air conditioned. Building to be constructed on Court House grounds in Washington, VA. Interested bidders may pick up plans and specifications at the Clerk’s Office, Washington, VA. Only contractors registered with the State Registration Board for Contractors should apply. Wage rates as set forth under Davis-Bacon Act must apply. Sealed bids are to be submitted to the Clerk of Courts no later than 3:00 o’clock P.M., E.S.T. on Friday, February 17,1978. E. P. LUKE, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER i It pays to advertise in the Rappahannock News Happabamuick ^cuu? 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u MAKE SPECIAL EFFORT regarding the comfort of their beef herds during the hard winter days. A track is plowed in the snow so feed can be put out for the animals and then they use the same track for resting. Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice... Photos by Sarah Latham ^ and Daphne McCullough “The new tax forms. rt»nry vy. Block A good reason to let us help with your taxes.” At H&R Block, we understand these new forms, we know the laws. We’ll do everything we can to save you money. And that’s Reason No. 1 why you should let H&R Block do your taxes. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE WASHINGTON, VA. Theater Bldg. 675-3654, 675-3325 Mon. and Frl. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Host Families Sought By Scandinavians American host families are being sought for 450 Scandinavian high school students from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland for the school year 1978-79 in a program sponsored by the American Scandinavian Student Exchange (ASSI^X Interested families in this Wolf, 5010 Coloniil Ave., Norfolk, VA 23508; phone 804-625-6625. Letters should contain the writer’s phone number. The Scandinavian students, age 16 and 17, will arrive in the US in late August 1978, attend the local high school, and return home in late June 1979. The students, all fluent in English, have been screened by their school representatives in Scandinavia and have pocket money and medical insurance. area Kitty Winter Horse Blanket SALE No Horning around ' this in a terrific ^ SALE Starts Jan. 25 Ends Feb. 8 R ' Also on Sale I Riding Coats, Caps, Ties ' Gift items - Savings up to 40% NEW STORE HOURS ) 9 to 6 Thur 'til 8 p.m. 9 to 5 Saturday. t_ Lj....' HORSE. \ COUNTRY H.- SADDLERY! v 254 Lee Highway W t ,Va. 347-3141 Angus Assn. Will Hear Gov. Dalton The Virginia Angus Association will hold its annual meeting Feb. 17-18 at the Hyatt House, Richmond. The program will include events for both juniors and adults, with distinguished guest speakers both days. Governor John Dalton, who is actively involved in the Angus business, will address the banquet Feb. 17. The Feb. 18 program will consist of annual meetings of the Virginia Women’s Angus Auxiliary and the Virginia Junior Angus Association. New officers and directors will be elected during the afternoon business meeting, and funds will be solicited for the 1978 heifer project to support junior heifer shows. Commissioner of Agriculture H. Mason Carbaugh will address the luncheon meeting, when awards will be presented and auctions held. HORSES ATTEMPT TO GRAZE in the snow-laden fields. Deer And Turkey Kill Totals Released Richard H. Cross, Chief of the Commission’s Game Division, announced today the results of the deer and turkey harvest for the season just concluded. According to Cross, "the past season was a record one for the deer harvest. A total of 66,797 deer were killed in the 197778 season compared to the 63,671 animals which were harvested during the 1976-77 season. This increase of 3,126 in the total number of legally harvested deer represents the highest number killed in recorded history.”*^'" “Interestingly enough,” Cross said, “the total kill figure is only 380 off from the estimate given by the district game biologists in October of 1977. At that time they estimated that the total would be 66,417. The actual total of 66,797 represents an error of only one-half of one per cent in their forecast.” In 1976, the hunters east of the Blue Ridge harvested 42,759 deer. This past year, they harvested 48,864 for a net increase ot o.lUo animals east of the Blue Ridge. West of the Blue Ridge, however, in 1976 there were 20,912 deer harvested; in 1977 there were 17,933 animals harvested for a decrease of 2,979. Some of the leading counties east of the Blue Ridge were Southampton, with an alltime state record of 3,112 animals harvested. Next came Caroline Co., with 2,243 animals; Amelia, with 2,157; Powhatan, with 2,022; and finally Sussex with 1,435. West of the Blue Ridge, the leading counties were Rockingham with 1,941; Bath, 1,892; Shenandoah with 1,321; Highland, 1,151; Augusta, 1,143; Botetourt, 1,136 and Grayson 1,112. Rain, snow, sleet and fog west of the Blue Ridge caused a decrease in those areas during most of the twoweek-long season and consequently reduced the man-days of hunting. Cross stated further that, "in contrast, east of the Blue Ridge excellent deer populations were present throughout the area, and we had, generally speaking, good hunting weather throughout the entire 42 days of the hunting season. The Piedmont counties had a real good harvest, especially in Amelia and Powhatan, where we had a large record kill plus a 12-day either-sex jason. We hope that the large deer harvest in this area will help to alleviate some of the crop damage complaints in that particular area. The military areas of Quantico, Fort A. P. Hill, and Fort Pickett all had excellent hunting seasons on deer. Commenting on the turkey harvest, Cross said that, “in 1976, east of the Blue Ridge, there were 740 turkeys harvested; in 1977 there were 701 recorded, for a net decrease of 39. West of the Blue Ridge there were 2,823 in 1976, and in 1977, 3,361 for a net increase of 438. The total^ef^l976 was 3,563; total for 1977 was 4,062 with a net increase for the state of 399. As usual, east of the Blue Ridge we were hunting bearded turkeys only, which accounts for the relatively low narvest in comparison to west of the Blue Ridge. West of the Blue Ridge either-sex turkeys can be harvested. Leading counties west of the Blue Ridge: Bath—423; Giles in the southwest with 268; Rockbridge—241; Botetourt—235; Augusta—233; Alleghany—229. East of the Blue Ridge, with the restricted season, Buckingham led with 57; Amelia — 47; Cumberland—40; Caroline—38; Halifax—36. Generally speaking, we had a better hatch statewide this year than we had in the spring of 1976. However, the best reproduction we had this year was in the southwest counties where we had ratios as high as one hen to every seven young juvenile turkeys, which is a real astounding reproductive rate.” In summary, Cross stated that there still may be a few more deer and turkey tags added to the total reported on as of this date. However, these would for the most part be only a few and the total harvest figures won't change much if at all.” Entire Winter Stock of Ladies Wearing Apparel PRICE Plenty of Parking Across the Street / THt 117 EAST MAIN tTMIT FRONT ROYAL, VA. Show Invites Art Entries The Manassas Art Guild will hold its third annual spring fine arts show March 4 and 5 at the Mall at Manassas. Entries in the categories of oils, acrylics, watercolors, sculpture and mixed media will be judged by Gerald Hennesy and ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded. Exhibit spaces will be assigned artists as applications are received. Registration deadline is Feb. 15 and the fee is $15. 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^appatfannockKews ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher Publlahad Every Thuraday SARAH C. LATHAM Associate Publisher JOHN T. TOLER DAPHNE I. McCULLOUGH General Manager News Editor DAVID C. LYNE Design Editor To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington. Va. 675 3349 BY MAIL 16.00a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties; 46.50 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES - One month to 3 years, 75 cents each; over 3 years, $3 each 0«ca: Rappahannock Now* Bldg., Washington, Va 22747 Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Mon. Frt Published by Warranton Printing ft Publishing Company. Inc IHURSDAY, JANUARY 26,1978 Art Program During the time set aside for public presentations at January’s School Board meeting, Mary Beth Martin asked the Board members to consider setting up an art program at the Rappahannock Elementary school. Mrs. Martin maintained that art was important, particularly to those children who rank below average in academics. It gives underachievers a feeling of accomplishment that is not available to them from other areas, she noted. We agree with Mrs. Martin that art has a place in any educational program and we feel sure that Rappahannock School Board members share our opinion. The problem here is money. With a limited local school budget, we recognize that reading, writing and arithmetic have to take priority over art. However, there are sources of funding for an art program other than dipping into county coffers. We’ve just learned that the Virginia Commission of Arts and Humanities is now accepting applications from elementary and secondary schools for the 1978-79 Aytists-In-Schools program. Under the program, artists and writers are in residence in Virginia schools from one week to the full school year. Grants to individual schools to cover costs range from $250 to $7,500. This looks like one give-away program that deserves investigating by school authorities. There may be a thousand reasons why Rappahannock Elementary school could not qualify for an in-residence artist who could work with children but then again, we might be given top priority. Space shouldn’t be a problem. If there are no empty rooms for an art program, then the artist could instead visit individual classes on a regular basis. This would serve a dual purpose—students would get art instruction and at the same time, regular classroom teachers may be able to have a few minutes of unencumbered planning time or a chance to relax. We urge the Rappahannock School Board members to contact the Virginia Commission of Arts and Humanities in Richmond for more information and application forms for the Artist-inSchools program. RICHMOND LINE... HOUSE OF DELEGATES members learned Jan. 16 to what committees they had been assigned. House Speaker John Warren Cooke told the 1(XD delegates that he had attempted to comply with their requests but that he had 300 requests for only 40 openings on committees. He said that assignments were made generally according to geographical guidelines and seniority. SMITH ON APPROPRIATIONS Fauquier County’s Delegate Alson H. Smith Jr. of Winchester has been appointed to the House Appropriations Committee. “This year,” Smith says, “the committee will appropriate an estimated S9 billion for the biennium...to fund governmental programs. I am looking forward to maintaining Virginia’s image of fiscal responsibility.” Smith also serves on the Corporations, Insurance and Banking committee and the Conservation and Natural Resources committee. PARIMUTUEL BILL IN COMMITTEE Del. Raymond R. Andy Guest of Front Royal expected the bill he has sponsored to permit parimutuel betting to come before the House Committee on General Laws this week. Guest has been appointed to the Finance Committee which considers any measure affecting taxes. He continues to serve on the Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and the Roads and Internal Navigation committees. FRESHMAN Del. George Beard (RCulpeper) was appointed to two major committees, Finance and Agriculture. REPRESENTATIVES of the state Department of Agriculture and Commerce told the House Committee on Agriculture last week that farmers in the state had experienced a $262-million loss in grain production, hay and other crops as a result of the drought. There were 117 localities declared eligible for drought aid assistance, the committee was told. DEL. GEORGE W. GRAYSON (DWilliamsburg), formerly of Fauquier, has introduced a "crime shall not pay bill” which is "designed to prevent perpetrators of crimes from cashing in on their wrongdoing.” The bill provides, for example, that if a publishing house contracts with a mass murderer to publish a book containing the crirtfinal’s account of his crimes, all money generated under the contract would be turned over to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund established in 1976 to aid crime victims. The victim or victims of the crime committed by the author would have first claim on the money, Grayson said. THE OUTLOOK for approval by the House of Delegates for $2.5 million to establish a veterinary school at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University looks good. In fact, there is little way that the bill, introduced by Del. C. D. Dunford (DTazewell), could fail on the House floor. Joining Dunford in sponsoring the vet school bill are 73 of his colleagues. Dunford’s bill gives the vet school the construction go ahead in 1978. j|M p^pp Our Rappahannock Heritage Wood Stoves Useful, If You Don t Mind Work Wood stoves are much more efficient than fireplaces for heating. Eldridge R. Collins Jr., Extension specialist in Virginia Tech’s agricultural engineering department, says fireplaces produce cozy atmospheres, but they’re only 10 to 15 per cent efficient. Most of their heat goes up the chimney. In wood stoves draff is controlled so more heat radiates into a room. Airtight wood stoves are usually from 45 to 60 per cent efficient. What arc the advantages of using wood stoves? Wood is a renewable natural resource abundant in many areas. Its use may offset the need for scarcer fuels. Wood may be obtained from some state and national forests, farmers or sawmills. Hardwoods like hickory, oak and maple are the best to bum. Wood is usually sold by the cord, a stack four feet wide, four feet high and eight feet long. Stoves bum wood very slowly. -LetterWhose Needs Are Served? To the editor: The Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals should deny the Special Use Permit application of any business or industry that fails to consider the needs of the community in which it is located. The Rappahannock Ski Corporation has failed not only to study the community needs but to consider the long range needs for their own enterprise. Basic requirements of the installation such as water supply and sanitation facilities have not been considered, according to the testimony presented at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on January 12, 1978. While the local citizens can be expected to understand that profit-making is the Corporation’s primary motivation, they should not be expected to approve the Corporation’s request when to do so would despoil the very community in which these citizens live. Rappahannock County is a beautiful, unspoiled, rural area. The proposed uses for an amusement alpine slide and miniature golf course are not compatible with that character. Instead, let them consider the installation of a driving range and an authentic putting green. Both would be more costly to maintain but their appeal to all ages and to the local citizens as well, would more than insure their OLD RUSTY TOOLS adorn a bam wail in an example of a unique country art form. Happy Acoata created the arrangement at George Rosenbaum’s Follow Run farm outside Washington. i continuing popularity and profitability. They are also within the community’s range of expectations for healthful, wholesome, family recreation. A ski area, swimming pool, riding stable and tennis court are also acceptable and desired by the local community. A restaurant which serves the area on a yearround basis would be most welcome. The Corporation’s assurances that the area would provide jobs to local residents is good news to this small community but the estimated 35 regular jobs is an insignificant asset when compared to the demand for burdensome tax increases that must eventually be levied against the local citizens to offset the road maintenance and repairs necessary to accommodate the estimated 2,500 autos traveling those roads each weekend. This Corporation has twice before experienced the pains of bankruptcy without ever making an effort to develop acceptable revenue adding diversities even though the present building could easily have used its food service regularly and the large floor of the main building could well accommodate summer roller skating with a minimum of adjustment. We should hesitate to accept as sincere a special use permit application which includes a pool, tennis court and riding stable, when the Corporation plat published in the January 12, 1978 issue of the local newspaper does not even include space allocation for them.This has already been pointed out by an alert citizen. The Corporation took the time and expense to make a survey to determine possible local citizen’s objections to the amusement slide but not once were local citizens asked what they would like in a recreation area. For this reason the application seems an ill conceived and hasty profiteering venture. If the Rappahannock Ski Corporation would make an effort to ascertain the existence of adequate water and sanitation facilities and then assess the recreational needs of the local population that are compatible with a rural area, they and the local citizens might find it mutually beneficial to fulfill those objectives. The influx of additional visitors necessary to make the venture profitable to all would be welcome. In this way the citizens would be assured that the facilities reflect the community needs and uphold their high standards for recreation for themselves and their families. ELIZABETH SCHERSCHEL Collins estimated he would need less than three cords to heat his hohse all winter. Sofne people buy wood stoves in case of an emergency power failure, others because they regard cutting wood as healthful recreation. Collins said he likes his wood stove because it gives him a great feeling of independence while providing radiant warmth. But there are disadvantages in using wood stoves, too. First, it takes a lot of work and time to install stoves, cut wood, haul wood and clean flues. Rather than paying for such services, many stove owners prefer to do the work themselves. But then they need a chain saw, a suitable vehicle and access to wood. The “do-ityourself” method may require initial investments for some. Second, though wood stoves are more efficient than fireplaces, they are usually not as efficient as oil, gas or electric systems, Collins said. The best airtight stoves are 60 per cent efficient. Oil furnaces, for example, are 65 to 70 per cent efficient. Fuel costs for cutting and hauling wood must also be added to the total. Collins estimated that wood stoves may be cheaper to use than electricity but about the same as oil or gas. Third, Collins pointed out the problem of wood distribution. Many metropolitan areas have limited access to wood. This problem makes large-scale conversion to wood stoves impractical until a good means of supplying wood is found. Fourth, special safety precautions must be taken with wood stoves to prevent chimney fires and accidental burns. Stoves are safe only when used properly. And finally, Collins warned that harmful insects or their larvae may be carried indoors with wood. Storing wood outside away from the house reduces the insect problem and is less messy. Call an exterminator at the first sign of infestation, he recommended. Each individual must Weigh the pros and cons of using wood stoves. Those who don’t mind the work may get great satisfaction from burning wood so efficiently. CenTel To Pay Awards Central Telephone Company of Virginia ha* agreed to make lump sum back pay awards to certain female and minority employees as compensation for alleged past discrimination in job opportunities. The utility and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on October 4, 1977, signed an agreement which provides for the payments and certain affirmative action related to such employees. The GSA is one of several federal agencies which monitors government contractors for compliance with affirmative action-equal employment opportunity statutes and regulations. In 1973, GSA notified the company that it had violated executive order 11246 and negotiations since that time J • aI_ IC9UIIVU aaa mv The company did not admit any past violation and GSA has approved the company’s current affirmative action program. Lump sum payments will be made to those qualified employees who successfully perform on a new apprentice job in the company’s plant department as an installer repairman, storekeeper, testboardman, cable splicer, lineman, or central office equipment man. The company said the employees must indicate an interest in one of the new work assignments before being considered eligible. The agreement, in encouraging transfers by those employees to telephone craft jobs, also liberalizes training periods for those employees. Certain of these employees hired on or before December 31, 1965, may also be eligible for initial lumo sum payments without transferring. Centel workers affected by the agreement include some minority and non-minority females hired before June, 1973, and certain minority males hired before March, 1974. The 315 employees who are directly affected by the agreement were notified by letters mailed December 16. They are located throughout the company’s service area, with the exception of the Martinsville district which is not affected. In Richmond Freshmen Watch, Listen, And Learn—Quietly By JIM POPE Anwdrl Newspapers Staff Writer They don’t wear beanies but they are definitely freshmen. They aren’t children but they are told that they are here to be seen and rarely heard. They are the new members of the Virginia House of Delegates, sent here by the POPE home folks to take care of local problems. They soon <16811) that the best way to take care of their campaign promises is to get along quietly with those legislators who have been here for awhile. To help the freshmen along, they are given a little blue book entitled A Handbook for New Members of the House of Delegates. Detailed for the newcomers is the procedure for getting along. The section which deals specifically with the freshman member was adapted from the Washington state legislative handbook and says simply: “The primary task for the freshman legislator is to learn the job of being a legislator.” The freshman is told to learn the formalities of the legislative process—to learn how a bill becomes law, the kinds of committees, the kinds of bills and the rules of parliamentary procedure. "Once the formal process has been learned, and it is important to learn it, the freshman must learn how to operate within the formal structure of the legislature to ' become an effective legislator,” the handbook states. "The basic rule of the legislature is to work hard — on committees, on the floor, dealing with constituents—and to learn the ropes well. The freshman is expected by his colleagues to sit quietly in the rear of the chambers watching, listening and learning. Floor speeches, particularly during the busy last two weeks of the session, are confined to those who having something to say and know what they are talking about. "In committee the freshman is expected to do his homework and develop expertise in the subject matter of concern to the committee. He rarely will...have much impact on committee deliberations until his fellotf committee members feel he has ‘proved’ himself. “In dealing with his colleagues the freshman learns that keeping his word is a quality expected of all legislators. A legislator may think long and hard before making a promise, but the promise, once made, isn’t broken. "If a freshman listens well and learns he soon earns the respect of his colleagues and, in the process, becomes an effective legislator. Members will listen when he speaks and be influenced by what he says, particularly on subjects where he is acknowledged to have competence.” To drill the workings of the General Assembly into new members, a four-day orientation program is held. Reaction and interpretations of these sessions differ. One freshman delegate said that after reading the little blue book and going through the orientation, he is afraid to speak to anybody even in the halls of the new office building. “They have me scared,” he said. Those who have gope through their freshman term and are now sophomores say that in reality the blue book contains the rules of the club. Violators are not drummed out; they are simply ignored. And being ignored in the General Assembly is the worst thing that can happen to a legislator. His effectiveness is completely lost. There are many horror stories circulating about those freshmen who came here inspired by Jimmy Stewart’s maverick ways in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” The example most often repeated concerns a freshman member of the Gass of 1976, who came here to fight the system. For about the first two weeks, this legislator spoke out on everything that reached the floor of the House. Finally, the senior members grew tired of the newcomer’s impertinence. He was sent a message, a polite message, but he got the meaning. The note read simply: "Thank you for explaining things to us.” It was signed, "The Other Side.” The freshman had no idea how many legislators were on the other side nor exactly who was on it. But he knew that he had breeched the rules. “Good mornings” were harder to come by. He changed his style. Now, he is a sophomore member of the Gass of 1978 and has leaned his lesson. He sits quietly and as one legislator said. “He’s doing better.”

COUNTR Y JOURNAL By NANCY SECRIST EiUorioo A«<nt FEED THE BIRDS! All wildlife is finding it difficult to find food with snow covering the ground. The following ten tips will help our feathered friends this winter and all year too. 1. Feed the birds what they want. Experiments show cracked corn, sunflower and millet are preferred. All can be found in wild birdseed mixtures which are a better buy in 50-pound bags than 5 or 10-pound bags. 2. Feed selectively. To discourage starlings, sparrows and pigeons use sunflower seeds. 3. Experiment with new commercial foods. 4. Use beef suet year round. Available from butcher shops, it will attrac' woodpeckers. Put it in an onion bag or suet feeder made of wire and hang against a tree trunk or from a tree limb. * S. Consider what you can mix yourself. Warblers, orioles and thrushes like a grapefruit rind filled with fresh fruit. Try peanuts (shelled or not), dog food, peanut butter or mixture of one part rendered suet, one part peanut butter and six parts cornmeal. Pour while still hot into muffin tins and cool in refrigerator until hardened. Good activity for children! 6. Use a variety of feeders. Fill split logs with feed for the sparrows, doves, quail, juncos and towhees that like ground level feeders. A tray works well for tabletop feeders. Commercial bird feeders are designed for hanging or mounting on a post. 7. Place feeders in the right location. Because some birds won’t fly directly to a feeder, you have to move the feeder near small trees or bushes so they can stop off to survey the area for danger before flying to the feeder perch. 8. Once yon start feeding, don’t stop. 9. Learn to cope with unwanted wildlife—squirrels and chipmunks. 10. Keep a log. Record all the species that visit your backyard feeding station. Year to year comparisons of such records are fascinating. EXTENSION CLASSES Openings still available. Lampshades—Jan. 31, Fauquier Extension Office, 10 a.m. Call 347-9550, Ext. 250 to register. Diet, Exercise and Behavior Modification Course, Feb. 2, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Parish Hall, Washington and every Thursday for 8 weeks. Call 675-3619 to register. No fee. Caning—Feb. 7th and 14th 10 a.m. Wits End, Ben Venue. Call 675-3619 to register. No fee. Crocheting—Feb. 8th, 14th and 21st. 6:30 p.m. Wits End, Ben Venue. $4 fee includes all supplies. Register by calling 675-3619. Please note first class has been changed to Feb. 8th. Fad Diets Can Be Dangerous "Shed those unwanted pounds the quick, easy way; eat as much as you want, no effort required, when you use That string of promises might advertise any number of dieting aids on the market. But as some persons already have found, these products may not deliver all they promise. In fact, some of the quick weight loss plans and chemical dieting aids are just as hazardous to your health as being too fat, said L. Janette Taper, a Virginia Tech Extension nutrition specialist. Others are relatively harmless, but ineffective and an unnecessary waste of money, she said. Taper explained that there are two major problems with quick reducing plans and products. "Several of the most popular fad diets are based on scientific half-truths or unproven theories. The biggest myth of all is that of /ast and effortless weight loss. There really is no such thing, because losing weight and keeping it off requires self-discipline, persistence and patience. It also requires a permanent change in eating habits, and most fad diets do nothing to re-educate people about the behavioral and emotional factors that lead to overweight.” The other problem, said Taper, is the barrage of misinformation in the form of dieting books, magazine articles and advertising. “It’s really no wonder people are confused and uninformed about nutrition, calories and the whole issue of gaining and losing weight," she commented. “Liquid proteins are one of the best examples of dieting aids with a built-in health hazard," she explained, “particularly when these are used to the exclusion of other foods. No amount of protein supplement will keep body metabolism on an even keel while you starve yourself. There’s some evidence that liquid amino acids may disturb body chemistry, and any substance that can do that should only be used under medical supervision." Other fad diets are based on the assumption that certain food combinations are less fattening than others. Such diets are likely to be inadequate in several essential nutrients. Prime examples are diet plans based on low carbohydrate—high protein —high fat combinations. The nutritionist said the main problem with these diet plans is that they’re based on the mistaken notion of the “minus-caloric foods” or the concept that more calories are used up in digesting certain foods or food combinations than were taken in. "This implies that protein can’t supply enough calories to be stored in the form of fat and that simply isn’t true,” she explained. "The excess BULLOCK'S QuaHty Chanara jComptm Ory Qwnwg md 19 E. Jackaon Front Royal. Va. calories you take in but don’t burn up will turn to fat, whether they’re from protein, carbohydrate or fatcontaining foods.” There are several possible hazards in eating an excess of high protein and high fat foods, while restricting carbohydrates. Taper’s explanation of this is that too much protein can cause the level of it in the blood to rise, thus the kidneys have to resorb more water to get rid of the excess protein through excretion in the urine. Such an overload on the kidneys can be harmful. Also, a liberal fat intake can raise blood lipid and cholesterol to undesirable levels, and may contribute to development of blood vessel and-or heart disease. The body requires about 100 grains of carbohydrate per day to maintain blood glucose levels, provide energy and maintain normal function. A carbohydrate deficiency can lead to breakdown of muscle tissue as it is needed for energy. Carbohydrates also help to retain sodium, a key regulator of fluid balance. Thus on a lowcarbohydrate diet, much of the weight loss is fluid loss that would be regained when the person goes off the special diet Other myths in specific high-protein, high fat and low carbohydrate diets are that the acid in grapefruit dissolves body fat; that safflower oil flushes fat from the system; and that alcoholic beverages can be substituted for all carbohydrate foods. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Isaac L. Parrish and wife to Isaac C. Parrish, 10.173 acres; Jackson District, S7121.10. Gift. Isaac L. Parrish and wife to Laura Parrish Heyward, 2.63 acres; Jackson District, $12,000. Gift. H. L. Manwaring and wife to John Laurence Manwaring, Edward J. Manwaring, James K. Manwaring and Janice Manwaring Burton, each 6-235 of 493.15 acres. Hampton District, $6000. Gift. James W. Fletcher and others, Sp. Comm., to Earl M. Berry and others, 42 acres, Jackson District. $55,000. Walker C. Jenkins and wife to Curtis T. Dodson and wife, lot in Sperryville, Piedmont District. $5,500. Gilbert A. LeKander, Tr. and others to Harold S. Beebout and wife, 31.603 acres, Hawthorne District $30,000. John G. Leake, Tr., to Charles G. Bowen and others, 1.03 acres; Hampton District. Sidney Mank and wife to Richard T. Anthony and wife, 25.342 acres; Hampton District. $42,500. C. E. Johnson, Jr. and others to Robert William Haase, lot in Town of Sperryville; Piedmont District. $7,500. Leonard H. Embrey and others to Neil J. Keefe and wife, 28.575 acres; Jackson District. $115,000. Entries Open For TB Sale bast-Coast Sales is accepting consignments from now until Feb. 1 for their East Coast Mixed Thoroughbred Sale March 18 at the W. M. Jennings Arena in Leesburg. Each sale entry must have a separate entry blank and be accompanied by a $100 consignment fee, registration certificate, signed transfer report and a breeder’s certificate for mares in foal. A negative Coggins test is required within six months of the sale. Each horse offered for sale must also have a halter. For further information contact Mike Jennings, P. O. Box 1238, Leesburg, Va., 22075 or call him at 7777973. Service News Marine Corporal Raymond C. Groves Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Groves of Amissville, has reported for duty at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N. C. He joined the Marine Corps in June 1975. ++++ It is impossible for that man to despair who remembers that his Helper is omnipotent. -Jeremy Taylor rr Storewide Winter Clearance •Shoes *Men's Clothing •Ladies' Coats & Dresses Many other winter items - SACRIFICED for quick sale! 25% to 50% OFF Lerner's Dept. Store Culpeper * a]?MAj^ANw7Ut ^ALVES were 1,0111 recently at Locust Shade, the farm of Mr. and Mrs W. L. Payne near Amissville. Floyd Faulkner, who works for the Paynes, looks almost as proud of the babies as their mother does. Cooking Habits Save Energy Some cooks use SO per cent more gas and electricity than others to fix the same meals on the same equipment, according to a recent test by the National Bureau of Standards. Cooking habits can make all the difference, said Janice Woodard, Virginia Tech Extension specialist in home management. Woodard said people should learn to manage their cooking appliances more efficiently. She listed several fuel-saving tips. Range-top cooking: Use the smallest container or cooking unit possible to fix foods. It costs twice as much to bake two medium potatoes in a standard oven as in a toaster oven, for example. Match pan size and shape to range units. Small pots on large units waste heat. For short cooking times, flatbottomed copper or aluminum utensils conduct heat most efficiently. Cast aluminum or cast iron hold heat well and are best for long cooking times. Place pots on range units before turning on the heat. Turn heat off before cooking is completed and use retained heat to finish the job. Use tight-fitting lids to retain heat when boiling water or cooking on the range. Cook food in as little liquid as possible. If making instant coffee or tea, boil only the amount of water needed. Cooking time will be shorter. Oven cooking: Foods requiring an hour or more of cooking time should be prepared in ovens or electric skillets, not on range tops. Ovens or thermostaticallycontrolled skillets will be off part of the time, saving energy. Glass or porcelain enamel baking utensils absorb heat well and allow oven cooking at temperatures 25 degrees lower than those needed for metal cookware. Don’t preheat ovens unnecessarily. Most baked goods, except for delicate items like cakes, do as well without preheating. Also, setting oven temperatures higher than necessary does not speed preheating. Cook several foods in the oven at once; total energy used will be less than for cooking each item separately in the oven or on top. Heating an oven to bake one pie or two rolls is a waste of energy. Such small items can be baked in sturdy utensils on top of the range, or in small toaster ovens. Don’t be a “peeker” when baking or roasting. Every time the door is opened, oven temperatures drop 25 degrees. If it is necessary to handle foods while cooking, remove them from the oven and quickly close the door. Turn heat off before cooking is finished. Retained heat can complete the process. When roasting turkeys, for example, ovens can be turned off 30 minutes before cooking time is up. Woodard said all equipment should be kept clean and in good repair. Clean ovens right after use to take advantage of leftover heat. Whenever possible, use portable appliances like toasters and skillets instead of the range. Small appliances generally use less energy than ranges for the same jobs. And finally, Woodard said there’s a trick for speeding the bake-time of potatoes. Drive an aluminum spike or nail, found in hardware stores, through the center of potatoes to save nearly half the usual baking time. “Tea Party” Scheduled “The Boston Tea Party”, a play given by seventh grade students of Rappahannock County Elementary School, is scheduled for tonight, Thursday, at the school, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the drama will be used for the class trip to Richmond and Williamsburg next month. The support of the public is urged. Daughter Born To Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jenkins of Washington announce the birth of a daughter, Christina Louise, January 20, 1978, in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. The infant’s grandparents are Robert H. Jenkins of Sperryville, Mrs. Louise Jenkins of Leon and Mr. and Mrs. Waymond Bradley of Mitchell. Flint Hill Danny Fincham of Norfolk was a Saturday overnight houseguest of his grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Pullen. Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sours of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wade, Kevin and Kelly of Chantilly. Calling on Sunday were Mrs. Linda Haney and Sharon and Ned Pierpoint, all of Alexandria. Mrs. Grant Patton and daughters, Helen and Joy, of Stephens City spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Lillard. Washington Mrs. Jackie Estes, Mrs. Reid Payne, and Miss Tammy Fritts were Sunday evening visitors of Mrs. Mary Nicholson in Front Royal. Recent dinner guests of Stant Weaver included Mrs. Cary Thornhill, Mrs. George Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins, all of Boston. Paul Butler, also of Boston, was a recent caller on Mr. Weaver. Rodrigo Schiefelbein, an exchange student from Chile, arrived last week to Spend the next six months with the Bradford Fisher family. A Sunday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke was Ashton Burke of Warrenton. Jeff Burke was a Friday and Saturday houseguest of his grandmother, Mrs. Gabe Burke. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burke, visited Mrs. Burke on Sunday and were accompanied home by Jeff. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hawkins of Suffolk spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs M. M. Hawkins Jr. Pulpit Exchange Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington will be involved in a pulpit exchange this Sunday, Jan. 29. Leading the regular service and speaking at Trinity will be the Rev. Philip G. Brown, curate to the Page County Episcopal ministery. The Rev. Jennings Hobson, pastor at Trinity, will be the speaker at St. George’s Church in Pine Grove near Stanley. Rev. Hobson will, however, hold the 8:00 communion service at Trinitv. as usual Towing Front End Alignment JACK’S SER VICE CENTER Specializing in VW Vehicle Repair 30 Ashby St. - Warrenton 347-3785 American Car Service Tire Balancing FOR POTOMAC EDISON CUSTOMERS Please eliminate all non-essential use of electricity Although we increased our coal stockpile in anticipation of the miners’ strike, our supply is running low. That’s because the strike, now more than 50 days old, has stopped coal deliveries to our generating stations. And we use coal to produce over 95 percent of your supply of electricity. So we’re asking you to help conserve coal by conserving electricity. During this emergency, we request that you take these steps to help us continue supplying you with electricity. *Tum off unneeded indoor lights *Tum off outdoor lights not needed for safety •Turn off TV sets and radios not in use •Lower thermostats •Use dishwashers, washers, and dryers only when needed and only for full loads •Eliminate all non-essential uses These are just a few ways to conserve electricity. No doubt, you will think of others. We don’t know how long the present emergency will last. In the meantime, please eliminate all non-essential use of electricity in your home and business. It will help prolong your supply of electricity. Potomac Edison Part of the Allegheny Jflk Power System mwk

Traffic Crash Do You Know What To Do? Would you know what to do if you were the first person to arrive at the scene of a traffic crash? According to statistics provided by the Governor’s Highway Crash Alert program, the largest percentage of Virginia’s traffic fatalities are occurring on highways other than interstates. This could mean the chances are higher that, on these less crowded roadways, you may be the first or only person to give aid to the victims for quite some time. The Highway Safety Division of Virginia and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services of the Virginia Department of Health offer some guidelines for persons who might witness or discover a crash that has just occurred: Mr. John T. Hanna, director of the Highway Safety Division, says, “First of all, it is imperative that you prevent a second accident by pulling completely off the road. Then, turn on your flashers and go see what has to be done. “Should another motorist stop, ask him or her to go and phone the police and ambulance. If other motorists are available to help, have them warn approaching traffic by using flares or flags. PIEDMONT TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER All classes have been cancelled until the week of February 7th. Classes that were scheduled for January 24th will meet February 7th. Classes that were scheduled for January 26th will meet February 9th. Registration: Call 825-0476 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Recommend registration by phone ana appearance for seating the first evening. Model LFA 7600 • Porcelain-enameled top and lid • Bac-Pak Laundry Information Center • j level water saving load size selector • Agitator-mounted fabric softener dispenser • Bleach dispenser • Automatic cool-down for Permt. Press fabrics • Super SURGILATOR* agitator • 4 cycles: NORMAL, KNIT, PERMT. PRESS and GENTLE • 2 wash and 2 spin speeds • Energy-saving water temp selector with 4 wash/rinse combinations • MAGIC CLEAN* lilt filter* Mod* LFE 5700 Features Special cool down care tor Perm! Press and Kmt fabrics • 3 drying temperature selections • TUMBLE PRESS' Control • Extra large lint screen • Large 5 9 cu ft drying drum • Push-to-start buttorT • Automatic door shut off • Bac-Pak Laundry information Center Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op Sperryville, Va. 987-8555 “Be sure to£$duce the fire hazard at the scene of the accident by turning off the ignition of the wrecked vehicles, if possible, and positively keep smokers away from the area.” But what if you are the only person at the scene of the crash who is able to help? The responsibility would be yours to aid the injured victims within the limits of your own capabilities. As Ms. Susan McHenry, director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, says, “We could all be in this position of having to give aid. Too, we could be in the position of having to receive it and we would hope someone would be there and know what to do.” Following are recommendations from the Bureau of Emergency Services on care for injured victims: —Do not move the Injured! Unless you have previous training in first aid or emergency care, proceed cautiously to prevent further injury or disability to the victim. Unless fire or explosion is likely, do not remove the victim from the automobile until an ambulance arrives. Moving an unconscious person with a head injury could result in the severing of the spinal cord. —For unconscious victims: a. Check for airway obstruction or breathing problems. b. Remove obvious foreign objects, dentures or blood without moving the head excessively. c. If the tongue is blocking the airway, gently extend the head and neck with a lifting motion or by lifting the tongue forward. d. Keep the head and neck stabilized at all times to prevent movement. —If breathing stops after airway has been cleared: a. Pull chin forward so tongue doesn’t block airway. Do not tilt head and neck excessively because of possible neck fractures. i>- Pinch nose shut. Seal victim’s mouth with yours. c. Blow into victim's mouth 12-15 times per minute. —To control heavy bleeding: a. Place cleanest available cloth over wound and apply firm pressure. b. If pad becomes bloodsoaked, leave it on and apply another cloth on top. c. Maintain pressure until the ambulance arrives. —If breathing and pulse stops, pupils of the eyes are dilated: This condition calls for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Persons without prior training should not attempt this procedure. Persons who are skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation should remember to gently remove # Subscribe TODAY to the only newspaper dedicated to reporting on the news arid people of Rappahannock County IRappalmnmnk Nfihscriptinn Kales: K<i|)|>niiann<M k anil $500 per yr# Viljoiainu ( nailin'* ‘ * •650 per yr. KUi-h lieri- in lIt«- ( . s. I nr lliis cnii/Hin In nrilrr \nui sulisi rinlinn. I ill nil I illi il hi nil In: t?\appaliaiiiuu k 'Xrini; I'. O. {)( iioliin^lon. V i i 11 til 227 17 I I New 1 > Renewal Nnilir _ \<ldr«'*» __ • il »___ Mule-/1|> the victim from the vehicle, keeping the head and neck immobilized, before attempting the procedure. Ms. McHenry emphasized that people giving aid should realize their own limitations in each case. She added, “but with Virginia’s highway death toll rising much more rapidly than in past years, we all need to be prepared to meet the challenge of emergency situations.’’ Luke Named To NARC Colonel E. P. Luke, Chairman of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission for the past two years and Chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, has been appointed to the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) “Non-Metropolitan Development Policy Committee” for a term of one year. NARC, a nationwide association of regional councils is comprised largely of local elected officials, who are interested in regional cooperation. Colonel Luke, who is one of forty-eight members on the N on - M et ropo li t a n Development Policy Committee, will be dealing with such issues as rural development funding disparities, economic development, law enforcement and housing in rural areas. Scholarship Available A Captain Joe Wofford Eubanks Scholarship for an outstanding high school graduate is available at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. The scholarship was established in memory of Capt. Joe Wofford Eubanks of The Citadel class of 1969 who gave his life in Vietnam in June 1972. The recipient of the $500-a-year scholarship must major in history at the military college. Selection of recipients is based on scholastic standing, extracurricular activities, leadership, responsibility, and industry. The Citadel is a fully accredited 132-year-old liberal arts college which offers degrees in 15 different areas of study. For information and application write to Chairman, Committee on Scholarships, The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. 29409. Competed applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee before March 1. An accepted application for admission must be on file before a scholarship application can be considered. Cub Scout Pack 123 Meets Cub Pack 123 will hold its monthly pack meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church Washington, on Friday January 27, at 7:30 p.m. All parents who have pieces of outgrown Cub uniforms are encouraged to bring them A table will be provided for display and sale of the secondhand uniforms. DeBergh Graduates Diane Randolph DeBergh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. DeBergh of Harris Hollow, Washington, graduated with distinction from George Mason University in Fairfax on January 14, 1978, with a Batchelor of Arts degree in sociology. Miss DeBergh is a 1973 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. have Those Labels! Rappahannock Elementary School is in the midst of a special collection drive aimed at obtaining greatly needed athletic equipment. The program — Labels for Education—is sponsored by the Campbell Soup Company. Between January 16 and March 11, students and teachers hope to collect enough labels from Campbell products to earn equipment. But they need help and have asked friends of the school and people in the community to join in the label saving drive. Any Campbell’s Soup, Potomac (Continued from Page 1) overdry clothes and keep the lint filter clean. Refrigeration Avoid overcooling the freezer—zero to 5 degrees is acceptable. Avoid overchilling refrigerator—35 to 45 degrees is acceptable. Reduce door openings and time doors are opened. Turn off any refrigerators not being used and open the door. Range & Cooking Use small appliances and microwave rather than range when possible. Cook all on surface or all oven meals rather than using both at once. Be innovative, prepare one dish meals using small appliances. Double recipes so you can use oven or cooking appliances more efficiently or fully loaded. Use percolator for coffee, hot water for tea or hot beverages, hot chocolate. Start foods on high and reduce to low or simmer to finish cooking. Surface units can be turned off 5 minutes prior to completion and will finish cooking with retained heat. Other Turn off lights, television, radio and entertainment equipment not needed or being used. Avoid hair dryers or other nonessential heating-type CONSTANT SPRING DINING ROOM Offers our friends in RAPPAHANNOCK7FAUQUIER A Dinner Special Thru Feb. 1978 FEATURING Pot Roast ot Boot with Qravy Country Baked Chicken with Dressing and Qravy Baked Virginia Ham with Raisin Sauce Pan Broiled Filet of Ocean Perch Also Varied Daily Specials. f”Family Style Dinner Coupon Relish Tray Choice of 5 Entrees Six Vegetables Served on the Table Hot Buttermilk Biscuits Choice of 5 Beverages Choice of 5 Desserts! All For $3.95 1 SPECIAL OFFER 1 I First Dinner at Regular Low Price I | Second Dinner Only S2.00 With This Ad | ^ m m m ^imit ^Dinnerad)^ 413 South Royal Ave. Front Royal, Va. Ph. 635-7010 Chunky Soup, Soup for One, Campbell’s Beans or FrancoAmerican labels earn credits toward athletic equipment. Anyone wishing to contribute may bring or send their labels by the elementary school office. Sperryvitle Weekend guests of Mrs. Mabel J. Deal included Joe Boucher of Ruckersville, Sammy Entsminger and Miss Leanne Czaranski of Falls Church, and Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Deal and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Deal and Daniel of Culpeper. i Edison personal care appliances. Do all your ironing at one time. Turn iron off and iron last few items with retained heat. Keep outside doors closed; avoid running in and out. "If we are to continue even the most essential services to the public, we will need the full cooperation of every segment of the public,” said McCardell. "Every reduction in electrical use, every kilowatt hour saved helps to prolong the time when drastic measures may become necessary.” By the end of the grueling winter of 1976-77, about 200 inches of snow had fallen on Buffalo, N. Y. Cookie Sale Scheduled What has become an annual American tradition—Girl Scout cookie sales—will begin in Rappahannock on February 3. All girl and adult members of Virginia Skyline Girl Scout Council will be taking orders for five varieties of cookies and one variety of crackers from February 3-18. This is the first year the Council has included crackers in the sale. Funds earned through the sale of cookies and crackers are used to help local girls participate in National and International Girl Scout events, to purchase equipment and property in their behalf, and for other Troop and Council activities. Each Troop keeps part of the profit on each box sold by a Troop member for their local program needs. A Girl Scout sells cookies to help the Movement to which she belongs and to help her Troop and sister Scouts in the Council area to have the best program opportunities available. Some 70 million boxes of cookies are expected to be sold nationally this year by approximately 2.7 million Girl Scouts. The first nationally-franchised cookie sale was in 1936. > Almanac Correct Score another one for the Farmer’s Almanac. So far, this winter has been warmer and whiter than the last, just as the Almanac predicted. And there’s probably more snow to come during February and March, traditionally months that have given Virginia her heaviest snowfalls. According to data from Miss Ruby Jenkins' weather station in Washington, we’ve had a total of 24 inches so far with ten fresh inches on the ground after Thursday night’s storm. Last week’s snow was a little lighter in Amissville. Measurements taken at Lucille Riley’s weather station there show that only eight inches fell. Jtinaf ^Jribulf. 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Krebser Keeps Up Dr. Werner Krebser of Huntly has recently completed continuing education requirements to retab active membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national association of family doctors. The Academy, second largest national medical association b the U.S., is the only national medical group that requires members to keep up with medical progress through conttautag education. Members must complete a minimum of 150 hours of accredited continuing medical study every three years. or. Krebser practices medicine at the Rappahannock Medical Center in Washington in partnership with Dr. Jerry Martin of Flint Hill. Woodville By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock Nan Correspondent John Butler was a weekend guest of his father, Charles Butler, and grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Creel in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Grigsby, Kerry Lynn and Sandra were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke. Mrs. Henry Wood was a guest of Mrs. George Taylor in Culpeper for several days last week. DR. WERNER KREBSER recently revalidated his membership in the American Academy of Family Fhysiaans by completing a course of continuing Washington VFD Report Washington Volunteer Fire Department responded to many calls during 1977, some of which were not logged. Those recorded totaled 28 with 15 brush fires, 2 autos, 5 house fires, 2 false alarms, 1 chimney fire, 2 controlled burning and 1 traffic accident. Man hours for this company totaled 211, pump hours, 25Vi and 244 miles. Training hours for the department members totaled 176 while 180 hours were spent in maintenance for the station and equipment. Washington Rescue Squad traveled 3657 miles in 1977 HERMIT CRABS Biggest Tiling in Little Pets Come, tee our crabby friends! WINTER© ^ CLEARANCE SALE 10% to 50% OFF COUNTRY MANOR GIFT SHOPRt. 211, Spcrryville . 987-87611* NOTICE SIX-YEAR PLAN • SECONDARY ROADS - PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Section 33.1-70.01 of the Coda of Virginia, the Board of Superviaors of Rappahannock County and the Virginia Department of Highway* and Transportation’s Resident Engineer will Jointly hold a public hearing on a Six-Year Plan (1978-1964) for the Improvement of the Secondary Road In Rappahannock County to be held at the regular meeting February 2, 1978, at 10:00 A.M. ,/ Citizens of Rappahannock County ara Invited to preaent to make their deslrea known for the provement of the roads In the Secondary System Highway* in Rappahannock County. A map showing the Six-Yaar Improvement plan can be seen In the Rappahannock County Clark’s office. Diane Bruce, Clerk 2.?? answering a total of 82 calls which expended 419 man hours. Squad members had 138 hours in first aid training and many hours were spent in administrative duties and fund raising projects. R. D. Hawkins, Lieutenant, expressed appreciation to all who have assisted the fire and rescue organizations in their efforts »and community service. "To * those who have given time, money, labor, or assisted in any manner, our thanks to you,” he said. “Without the combined efforts and cooperation of the community, we could not be successful.” Horse Course A horseman’s short course is scheduled March 9-11 on the Virginia Tech campus. The short course is open to all Virginia horsemen and horsewomen, adult and youth. Out-of-state horsemen are also invited to enroll. A total of 30 hours of instruction will be offered. Extension specialist Arden N. Huff said. Huff, an animal scientist, said topics include selection, breeding, management, training, law, pastures, preventative medicine and nutrition. Demonstrations will be held each evening at the Dori-Del Equestrian Center where Grady Duncan of Orange will present a western training demonstration and Mrs. Kay Meredith of Waverly, W. Va., will give a two-hour dressage demonstration. Topics and demonstrations of interest and value to all phases of the industry will be offered, Huff said. Interested horsemen should contact local Virginia Tech Extension offices for programs and enrollment or write A. N. Huff, Agnew Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24061. +++ Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. That is the beginning and the ending, the Alpha and Omega of life. Goosedown Jackets & Vests \ SALE STARTS JAN. 25 ENDS FEB. 8 V SALE L SALE Abo os Sale Riding ConU, C«p*, Tie* Gift Iuam»—Saving* up to 40% NEW STORE HOURS 9 lo 6, Thur. til S pjn. 9 to S Saturday SALE HORSE COUNTRY SADDLERY 703-347-3141 254 Lw Highway Warrenton, Va. 22186 Atkins Mrs. Cora Frances Atkins, 73, of Amissville died January 20,1978 in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. She was a native of Rappahannock, the daughter of the late Caroline Atkins and Jeremiah Atkins, and the wife of Levi J. Atkins, who survives. Mrs. Atkins was born October 24,1904. Also surviving are four sons, Levi Atkins Jr. and Jack J. Atkins, both of Amissville, Manuel Pullen of Front Royal and Leedy Pullen of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Joyce Ann Atkins of Lynchburg; ten grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. In addition are a sister, Mrs. Annie Cooke of Amissville; two brothers, Roadcap Atkins of Amissville and Jeremiah Atkins, Jr. of Culpeper. A graveside service was held Monday at Washington Masonic Cemetery conducted by the Rev. J. S. Stirman. Pallbearers were Stanish Riley, Graham Hackley, Elmer Atkins, Bradley Dodson, Kenneth Bywaters and Elmer Jenkins. Jenkins Funeral services for Roy Thomas Jenkins of Culpeper were conducted Tuesday at the Geest Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper by the Rev. Archie Clatterbuck. Burial was in the Amissville Baptist Church cemetery. Mr. Jenkins, 59, died Saturday, January 21, 1978, at University of Virginia Hospital. Son of the late Moffett Manuel and Roberta Susan Dodson Jenkins, he was a native of Culpeper County. He was a member of Amissville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Irene Jenkins; a son, Harry Laden Jenkins of Culpeper; three brothers, James M. Jenkins of Culpeper, John Amos Jenkins, Sr., of Castleton, and Haywood Russell Jenkins of Boston; and two sisters, Mrs. Gertie F. Haines of Vienna and Mrs. Nannie M. Dodson of Rixeyville. Want To Lose Weight? Sign up for the DEB 8week course to learn how to Diet, Exercise and change your Behavior. This will be held every Thursday beginning February 2 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the parish hall in Washington. It is sponsored by the VPI Extension Service. To get in the mood and give yourself the incentive to lose or maintain weight, attend the lecture, “Thin From Within,” by Dr. Jack Osman, Associate Professor, Towson State University, Maryland, which will be held at Fauquier High School February 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. This is fiee to the public. To register for the DEB course and to set up car pools for the lecture in Warrenton, call VPI Extension office 675-3619. Rescue Amissville Rescue Squad took Minnie Heflin from Route 713 to Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton on January 20. On January 23 Eddie Hitt was taken to the Fauquier Hospital and later that day Mrs. Eva Hitt was taken from home at Castleton to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Rt. 56/709, Marshall 364-1566 REGULAR TUESDAY SALE State Graded Fat Cattle Sale 1st&3rdTues. of Every Month J Heflin Mrs. Minnie Pearl Heflin, 49, of Amissville died January 22, 1978 in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. A native of Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Mary Susan Settle Whorton. Her husband was the late John Clarence Heflin. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Peggy Vogl of Bealeton, Mrs. Betty Clatterbuck of Elkwood and Mrs. Mary Clark of Warrenton; and four grandchildren. Other survivors are two brothers, Russell J. Whorton of Bealeton and Ira P. Whorton of Amissville; and three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Elliott of Amissville, Mrs. Virginia Burke of The Plains and Mrs. Lena Raines of Mineral. A funeral service will be held Thursday, today, at 1 p.m. from the Geest Funeral Home, Culpeper, conducted by the Rev. James A. Wood or Warrenton. Interment will be in Amissville Baptist Cemetery. Stockpiling Saveg (Continued from Page 1) continue to graze even if stockpiled fescue is covered with snow. . White emphasized that fescue should be used as PART of a forage program. “I’d be the last one to urge you to go to all fescue.” he told the audience. Fescue makes sorry grazing in the summer—animals won’t gain as much on it then as they would on blue grass or orchard grass, he said. He noted that weaning weight of October and July calves on tall fescue only has been approximately 50 pounds lower than that of calves on a combination of blue grass and fescue or blue grass and alfalfa. In addition to being easier and cheaper than feeding hay, stockpiling fescue for winter grazing results in an even distribution of manure that gives a more uniform regrowth in the spring, White continued. He suggested taking the spring hay cutting in late May, early enough to avoid fescue seed in the hay and the possibility of spreading fescue to other parts of the farm. Boston News By MRS MARIE ATKINS Rappahannock New. Correapondent Men’s Day was observed at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Sunday, the men being in charge of all activities with Bob Rooper as guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. James Minnis and Chris of Culpeper were Sunday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill were shower hosts for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Giles Saturday evening with about twenty guests present. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smoot and Tom of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. James Peyton and family were Sunday afternoon callers on Mrs. W. S. Peyton. Penny, Jeff, and Kindall Peyton spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker of Winston. Mr. and Mrs. Lor in g Anderson Jr., and family of Culpeper were recent guests of the Peyton family. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Marshall of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Carter White dined at the Steer House Restaurant in Culpeper on Sunday and later visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dodson. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and children were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade of Griffinsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice L. Butler and Susan of Annandale and Mrs. Susie Brown of Sperryville were Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Butler Sr. Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Cary Thornhill were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dennis of Alexandria called on the Rev. W. B. dennis on Saturday. Correspondent’s Note: I apologize to each of you for not calling the past three weeks due to the hospitalization of my husband and am happy to report he is home and improving. (*•. PARR T H ( AT R f up wrm&xMtwsaam White also advocated overseeding with clover to give high quality grazing for calves. Young animals achieve better weight gains if a fanner has legumes in his grass pastures, he noted. “The challenge is to keep clover in these pastures,” White said. According to White, “musts for over-seeding” include minimizing competition by keeping fields grazed or mowed down short and using quality seed at the proper date—between midFebruary and mid-March. Over-seeding clover in fescue can make the difference between cattle grazing and not grazing in the summer, he continued. In addition, he noted that it is possible to omit nitrogen application on fescue if the pasture contains enough clover. White recommended using two to three pounds of red clover seed or one to two pounds of ladino per acre for pasture. Using a seeder is the surest way of getting a good stand of clover but White acknowledged that this method was expensive. Probably the best way to overseed a fescue stand with clover is to disc it, said White. Grain drills also do a good job of getting seed into the ground, particularly in orchard grass sod. Clover seed can also be broadcasted on the surface of a field, mixed with fertilizer or applied when the farmer drags the field. “You don’t need a 100 per cent stand to improve a pasture," he noted. According to White, the quickest way to establishing a fescue stand is plowing and seeding in the fall, around October 1, or in the spring after March 1. With spring planting, there’s not usually enough growth to stockpile in the first year, he noted. However, said White, if seed is planted in fall, growth is usually sufficient to provide winter grazing the following year. If the farmer decides to just broadcast fescue seed on his field and allows his cattle to stomp the seed into the ground, White said it would take about three years to fill in the pasture for stockpiling. He suggested using 15 to 20 pounds of fescue seed to the acre and then coming back after the stand was established to over-seed with clover for optimal pasture quality. 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BULLDOZERS move coa! at Harrison Power Station near Clarksburg, W. Va., which supplies about a third o( all the electrical energy used by Potomac Edison’s 232,000 customers. About 15,000 tons of coal are used at the station daily. Allegheny Power System now has less than an average 40-day supply of coal at its stations, and has appealed to customers to curtail electrical usage wherever possible. APS has received virtually no coal deliveries at major generating stations since the beginning of the United Mine Workers’ strike in early December. Circular structures in the foreground are 400 foot towers that cool water used during the generation process. The station is shown in the background. ■I Heating With Wood Requires Caution There were more than 40,000 chimney fires in the U.S. last year, and the number is increasing. Faulty if installation of wood stoves and inattention to wood fires are two main reasons why. Eldridge R. Collins Jr., I# Virginia Tech’s Extension specialist in agricultural i engineering, said wood stoves ft can be used safely if certain ■ rules are followed. First, buy from a reputable stove dealer. Ask to see the desired model in operation before buying. Cast iron or ® thick steel plate stoves are safest, most duribief and spread heat well, Vied stoves should be examined by an expert for faults or cracks before installation. Consult local fire codes and insurance companies before installing any stove to make sure all requirements are met. This precaution can help prevent fires and save money. When ready to install, place the wood stove on a foundation of stove boards, slate, brick, or other fireproof material. There should be at least a 4-inch clearance between stove and foundation -Investigators Study Crashes — “The driver had left the party at approximately 1 a.m. The party host had taken his keys from him because he was highly intoxicated. But the man became extremely angry and insisted on getting his keys back ... His car left the roadway at approximately 50 MPH and crashed into a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 2:35 a.m. . . . Friends interviewed later said he had been extremely depressed recently ... ” These are excerpts from an in-depth report of a traffic crash prepared by the Highway Safety Division’s Crash Investigation Team. The team consists of a psychologist, a state policeman, a traffic engineer and a mechanic who works on a part-time basis. They investigate select traffic crashes that occur in Virginia. Each is specially trained to analyse all elements of a crash. They work together to do what one member of the team calls “an autopsy of a crash.” "We find out everything we can about the people who are involved in a crash,” says Jody Teitelman, a graduate student in psychology who works with the team. “We talk to drivers, witnesses. investigating policemen, friends and family of the crash victims. We learn about personalities. We try to find out what human situations may have led the driver into the crash.” While the team psychologists probe the “human factor” in the crash, other members of the team examine the vehicles involved. They search for braking or steering failures, or any type of mechanical defect that may have led to the crash. Another team member studies the condition of the roadway itself. "A traffic crash is really a failure in the system,” Miss Teitelman explains. “The system consists of the driver, the vehicle and the roadway. If we can find out more about why crashes occur, we can do more to reduce the number and seriousness of the crashes.” The Crash Investigation Team has studied more than 200 crashes since it began operation in 1971. Each study is published in a confidential report that contains neither names nor specific locations. But it does contain enough information to help prevent future crashes. The reports are distributed to the heads of the Depart ment of Highways and Transportation, the Division of Motor Vehicles and the State Police, key safety agencies in the state and to the Governor. Information contained in the reports is studied carefully by each agency, and the countermeasures to prevent future crashes are placed into effect wherever possible. These recommended countermeasures may include widening of old bridges, additional warning signs along the roadway, reducing the speed limit or increased public information and education. material. The foundation should alio extend 18 inches beyond the ash removal door, and at least 6 Inches beyond sides and back of stove. Leave 36 inches between the stove and any combustible surface. Make sure the chimney is either a sound tile-lined flue, or a prefabricated one approved by Underwriters' Laboratories. Connect only one stove to a chimney. Don't use the fireplace flue for a second heating unit; flue gases and sparks may pass from one flue opening into another. Multiple connections may cause poor draft and unsatisfactory operation. Watch out for creosote buildup inside stovepipes and chimneys. Creosote is that black, tar-like substance formed from burning wood. Too much creosote or soot buildup in stove pipes or chimneys can lead to chimney fires. To decrease creosote buildup, burn only dry, well-seasoned hardwood. Don’t burn soft or green wood. Chimneys should be cleaned at least once a year. Tire chains, weighted burlap 1 sacks, or small evergreens 1 make good “bottle brushes" 1 for cleaning chimneys. ( Avoid roaring blazes. 1 Stoves and chimnevs can become red hot if over-fired. Overfiring, combined with improper clearance or inattention, can cause house fires. Never leave newspapers, lighter fluid, or other flammables near the fire. Never use flammable liquids to start or rekindle a solid fuel fire. The flashes they produce are dangerous. Never throw water into a wood stove or chimney, because steam explosion or damage may result. Never leave small children unattended around a stove in use. Only adults should tend 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. MISC. FOR SALE r -—. ,, WHITE PINES: 3 to 6 feet in height for sale Call 675-3657. 13tf HAY for Sale Call 675-3566 or 675 3610, nights. _ 13 tf CHAIN SAWS, Sales & Ser vice. McCulloch, Homelite and Jonsereds. WARD'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER, Front Royal 635 8459. 13 + 1977 PRICES AVAILABLE Oh new Arien and Merry's garden tillers Buy now and use our layaway Plan. WARD'S LAWN 8. GARDEN CENTER, Front Royal 635 8459 13 + RAP p AH A NNCKTK TACK SHOP Used English saddle available Sale still In progress Open Fri. 8. Sat. 10 5 Flint Hill 675 3776 13 + FIRESTONE riding lawn mower, four years old, needs minor repairs $125. Call 987 8535 13fl6pd I--—--, I* ' BALDWIN Art Otter fm Mi Best Prices in Area BIIKI l. SHAVKR PIANO CO. 1202 N. tepTAt*. Front Royal, Va. WOOD STOVES Thermo-Control Stoves Nine models to choose from including fireplace model Alt.m.1. Hsating Systsms Co. Ellarldga Industrial Parti (in the Culpeper‘Public Storage Building oft Lover 's Lane in Culpeper ) Open Mon. Set.: 9 e.m. - 5 p.m. 825-1373 825-2005 987-8719 We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING 6 SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825 8383 Culpeper ----— MI8C. WANTED .. ARTISTS AND CRAFTS PEOPLE: new craft shop opening April; needs suppliers. Call collect (703) 948 4347 after 6 p.m. Utfk VW PARTS WANTED, Right (passenger) front fender and running board; front and rear bumpers for 1968 or newer VW beetle. Will pay cash and remove. Call 347-4997 after 6 p.m. 14tf MANURE WANTED for organic garden. Will exchange labor or dollars. Call Beverly or Debbie, 937-4744. 14j26pd WANTED Living space for woman Willing to exchange labor Experienced in house painting, commercial and fine arts Have cats. Call 703-347 3790 14+pd r * PERSONAL V.. FISH—A Christian service organization. Need help? Call 675 3523 or 987 8291 tf SHOOTING MATCH every Saturday, *r 12:30 p.m., Castleton Fire House grounds. tfk We wish to express our thanks and sincere ap preciation to everyone tor the many acts of kindness, in eluding phone calls, visits, prayers, food, cards, and flowers, during our bereavement A special thanks to the Rev. Charles Clinedinst. The family of Lucille D. Jenkins We would like to thank Pastor Kirby Shenk and Thornton's Gap Church, the Rev. John Burke and Gid Brown Bible Church, the Rev Ed Hawkins, Doctors Hen son, Datta, Browman, and Poole, and the fine nurses at Culpeper Memorial Hospital, and all our family and friends for their prayers, visits, cards, calls, and other kindnesses while Alvin was a patient in the hospital. May God bless every^pne of Mr and Mrs. Alvin L. Atkins Y ‘New Homes •Restorations < Remodeling •Barns t Outbuildings •Free Estimates ALLAN COOMBS 675-3485 Licensed Contractor WILL DO — babysitting, sewing and-or ironing in my home. Excellent reference Call 987 8327. 19+ pd EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 987 8928 _ tf MASONRY CON TRACTOR—Martin Woodward. Stone work a specialty. Basements and tounaaTion, brickwork, fireplaces For estimate call 987-8824. The Old Dominion Repair Service—All types of home repairs, remodeling, additions and restorations. For estimates, call 937-5394. CHAIR BOTTOMS! UPHOLSTERY! Large or small jobs. Fabric, rush, cane and split oak bottoms. Call Country Cupboards, Washington, Va. 675 5294 5tf GORE'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE. Call me tor wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs P O. Box 88, Sperryvllle, Va., 987 8748. tfk ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings, Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout, Roof repair Call Bill Starks, 675-3630, Washington, Va QUALITY speaks for itself! We offer: Fine antique restoration, handcrafted furniture, handpainted signs Distinctive kitchens, library units, bars. Country Cup boards, Washington, Va. 6753294. Stf THURMON WHORTON, Flint Hill —Plumbing, Heating, Electrical work. 24 hour emergency service. 675 3607 5tf *. 1 S HELP WANTED .. . ... Mechanics, Electrician, Welder Trainees—needed HS grad 17 25 No exp. req. Must relocate. Navy Recruiting Front Royal. 635 8933 20 + HELP WANTED ■ .- — ------ - FARM COU PLE-mature caretakers for farm near Middletown. Duties include feeding and managing small cattle herd, mowing fields and grounds, pool cleaning and maintenance, general repair work, snow removal, some babysitting No heavy farm work. Three-bedroom trailer, partly furnished; garden plot; beef and pork at cost, plus $100 month salary. Must know how to operate farm machinery and be handy with tools Write FARM COUPLE, Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va 22747 include references and previous work experience. 20+ SALES AGENT WANTED We need a dynamic man or woman to sell our exclusive calendars and an extensive line of advertising specialtiesbusiness gifts. If you have a past history of sales success or wish to begin a career In sales, you can benefit from one of the most lucrative commission structures in our industry. What we need is an individual who can deal directly with businessmen who use calendars and specialty Items to promote their business. This Is an excellent opportunity for you to associate yourself with The Thos. D. Murphy Co., a pioneer in the advertising field since 1888. Your initiative and planning will determine your growth and success with our established company. Your accounts are protected and repeat orders make money for you. Write Bob McKenzie, Marketing Manager, The Thos D. Murphy Co., Red Oak, Iowa 51566. 20+pd LICENSED APPLICATORS FOR UREA FORMALDEHYDE FOAM INSULATION Easily applied in existing struct uraa. Sam Dwyer 947-4443 Omar Stoltrfus 743-4190 “■Joe Williams-" General Contractor Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. “Quality” Second To None References703-635-5903 OFFICE ASSISTANT—H.S. grad or equivalent & three years clerical experience. Education or experience should include bookkeeping or basic accounting practices. Added education may substitute for experience and experience may substitute for up to two years education on an equal time basis. Should live in Rappahannock Co., Va. Salary range $6315 7095. As vacancies occur applicants will be considered as they become eligible. Should apply to Va. Employment Commission, 122 S. Main St., Culpeper (825-8117). An equal opportunity employer. 20 + <‘m" ' ' ---V'- :.f . ' - - "UV INSTRUCTION >«.■ M I WORKSHOP IN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS emphasizing constructive self expression, resolving con flicts, active listening. For further information, call Barbara Thompson at 9878714. 18fl ■KUluTCn Improve yourself. AaquoteOby the US Dept ot Labor Bureau ot Labor Statutes buttetin no 1875 ornfi now 10 plan lor • pro•eaaional caraor driving a “B*o Rig' Our private training school often competent instructors modem equipment and challenging training Helds Keep your fob and tram on part time basis (Sat * Sun.) or attend our 3 week Ml time resident traininp Cad right now lor Ml information HARRISONBURG 703-434-5326 *.•"! 1 ' ' .. LEGAL NOTICES .—■■■■-■■ ■ — ^ BOARD OF ZONING appeals RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE ROGER BATCHELDER of AMISSVILLE, VA. has ap pealed the decision of the Zoning Administrator to permit VEPCO to construct 67 transmission towers in Rappahannock County in accordance with Article 16, Section 4 of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County, Virginia. A hearing has been scheduled for 9:00 a m. on Feb. 9, 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 Board of Zoning Appeals WHITE SALE WASHINGTON WHITE i HOUSE, Dignified Victorian in charming village, 4 bedrooms, | 2 landscaped acres, boxwood. Walk to medical canter,! shops, library, etc. $75400. MT. FARM OF 215 ACRES, only $135400! Ante belum! house, 11 rooms, 6 fireplaces,, needs restoration. Seduded,' streams, mostly wooded,! pond site, corn fields, meadows, snow included. OLD HOMES to fix up or | restore, Aaeage - $25400 ACREAGE with Ml Views and' river frontage. RAPPALACHIAN HOMES 703-937-4308 or 825-1847 HELP WANTED Production workers, experienced machinists, electricians and mechanics needed immediately. Apply in person, daily between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Complete Company Benefits - Manufacturers of Wire Mesh and Nails. Virginia Wire and Fabric Co. 615 Falmouth St. Warranton, Va. the fire. Be careftil with ashes. They can conceal hot coals for long periods. Dump ashes into a metal container with a tight lid and then dispose. Leave a shallow bed of ashes in the stove to provide a heating reflecting surface. Keep stove doors closed while a fire is burning. Observing these simple suggestions could save lives as well as homes. ++++ The British Crown Jewels include the two largest cut diamonds in the world. Both came from a single large diamond that weighed one and a half pounds, according to National Geographic World magazine. 4-H Club Seeks Sale Consignments consignments are now being accepted for the Interstate Horse and Pony Sale March 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fauquier Livestock Exchange in Marshall. The sale should feature a variety of horses and ponies for show, hunt and pleasure, as well as leadline and walktrot ponies, young prospects and breeding stock. It is sponsored by the Fauquier Foxes 4-H Horse Club. Entries for the sale catalog will be accepted until March 1, but late entries may be made until 2 p.m*. on sale day. Late entries will be sold after the cataloged entries. The cataloging fee is $15 per animal or $25 with a reserve bid. Ten percent of the selling price will go to the 4-H club. Ail sale animals must have a Coggins Test certificate dated within six months of the sale. A ring and jumps will be available for prospective buyers to try the sale entries. A timetable will be arranged according to hip numbers, and the entries will be shown under tack according to this published schedule, beginning at 3 p.m. A veterinarian will be available to examine sale horses on the grounds at a reasonable fee. A used tack shop offering riding clothes, boots and English and western riding equipment will open at 3 p.m. Items may be consigned for 20 percent of the sale price. For further information or sale entry forms, call 347OS 19 or 364-2814. NOTICE Due to bad weather there will be NO AUCTION Tonight, Thursday, Jan. 26 at JENKINS AUCTION HOUSE Washington, Va. The Auction House Store and £nack Bar are open daily. Come in and browse. flroprrty dtffrrimja ....$27,600 will buy 27.6 wooded acres with streams and private road near Flint Hill. ....3 bedroom home (Cape Cod style) with full basement on 2 acres near Amissville, 36 x 45 barn, outbuildings, fencing. $51,500. ....20 acres and older home awaits your personal touch. River frontage and lovely views. $79,500. ~ EILEEN M. DAY REALTOR-BROKER Washington, Va. 675-3400 Candy Coombs 675-3485 Kerry Smithgall 937-5573 PANORAMA REALTY sperryvu/e tmponum Sperryville, Va. 987-8640 Open Every Day One bedroom log cabin built by master carpenter on 2 acres surrounded by Black Water Creek. Cabin includes living room with stone fireplace, kitchen with hand-made cabinets and* copper sink and full bath with wooden tub carved from old tree trunk. All rooms have beamed ceilings. 4x8 porch with stone floor and a stone patio with barbecue pit. $31,500. 3.6 acres of pines with excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mts. surround this 3 bedroom frame home outside the village of Sperryville. This home features large living room and dining area combo, full bath, eat-in kitchen, 13x24 utility and storage room, mud room and much more for only $39,000. Flint Hill • 3 bedroom brick rambler on one acre with excellent mountain views. Home includes 12x22 kitchen and dining combo, living room with fireplace, full bath, carport and full basement with 22x24 rec room. $55,500. Needs completing • 2 room, 2 story, block and cedar siding cabin on 5.2 acres near Flint Hill. Shell includes fireplace, wiring and drywall, septic system, stream and survey. $27,500. Numerous 25 plus acre tracts wooded and open located throughout Rappahannock County. Priced from $950 an acre with owner financing. ASSOC/ATES JAMES W. LEAKE - 967-8236 J. MAURICE O'BANNON 967-8713 JOHN R. EUBANK, Jr. - 967-8146 C. KEETON BARNES • 967-8619