Rappahannock News, February 23, 1978

j, j? >„ ./> i !p&> \ > •'f y* VU? -i. fc .' '* cVih’ i «• i rv ?■ ■I-.-'-'T’vmT . *w“ v . v->- ' ^ok, -*r91 TT -• 1 Founded 1877 29th YEAR, No. 8 8 Pages THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23,1978 P7rr Music " Contest Sunday A fifty dollar Savings Bond will be awarded Sunday, February 26 to the best young singer and the best instrumentalist ' in Rappahannock County. Students of high school level or below who either attend school or live in Rappahannock County are eligible to compete in the Bland Music Contest. There is no minimum age. Sponsored by Lions Clubs in Virginia, winners will compete for the SI000 Bland scholarships which are awarded to the state winners. The scholarships are named after James Bland, composer of the Virginia State song, "Carry Me Back To Ole Virainny.” The contest will begin at 3 pm. Sunday at Rappahannock Elementary School, room 37. Any eligible young person may enter by contacting a music teacher or Col. Nels Parson, 675-3523. The contestant must have memorized his presentation and must provide three copies of his music to the judges. “This is an excellent opportunity for young people to improve their musical abilities, to develop poise and confidence before an audience and to have their performance criticized by three professional musicians. Col. Parson said. The public is invited to attend the contest. Exhibitors Needed The Washington Business Council still needs craftspeople to show their wares at the craft fair scheduled for Saturday, April 1. There will be no fee charged for display space at the all-day festivities that will center around the Trinity Episcopal Church parking lot. Anyone interested in exhibiting should contact Ellen Manson at 675-3372 or Fran Eldred at 675-3385. RAPPAHANNOCK 4-H CENTER FUNDRAISING chairperson, H. S. Barksdale, got a boost this week when he received a check for $5000 to go towards construction of the center which will be located near Front Royal. Large Donation Bolsters 4-H Center Fund Drive The fund drive for the new 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal got off to a rousing start in Rappahannock with a $5,000 donation from a Washington, D.C. foundation. The grant, according to president Davis Haines, was made because of the Public Welfare Foundation's “close affinity with and feeling for the people of Rappahannock County.” He noted that such donations are somewhat untraditional for the foundation. w "Ms. Ruby Jenkins, our good friend in Washington, Virginia, notified us of this project and her interest in it added weight to our considerations,” said Haines. As a member from Region four, Rappahannock is expected to join with Orange, Madison and Culpeper Counties in raising $500,000 for the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center. The center will be built on a 230 acre tract of land, formerly a part of the USDA Research Center near Front Royal. The site is noted for its ecological School Board Begins Budget Work Sessions The Rappahannock School Board will hold a special budget work session on Monday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the elementary school library. Board Chairman Beverly Massie announced at the School Board’s February meeting that the budget sessio^ will be open to the public with written requests or comments accepted by Board members for consideration. Mrs. Massie noted that it is the Superintendent’s duty, by law, to prepare a preliminary school budget In view of this requirement, she said Rappahannock Superintendent William Bloomer will meet with two representatives appointed by the School Board to begin budget work. This “background” session or sessions, Mrs. Massie said, will not be open to the public. Instead, interested individuals will have an opportunity for “input” at the open budget meeting on February 27 and again at a second meeting to be scheduled following Bloomer’s work with the School Board appointees. Mrs. Massie assured Rappahannock Education Association president Don Bomberger that teachers would have ample opportunity at both public sessions to work with the School Board members on budget requests. beauty and tremendous educational potential. More than 35,000 youngsters participate in Northern District 4-H programs conducted by the Virginia Tech Extension Division. The Northern District takes in Rappahannock, Madison, Orange, Culpeper, Warren and Fauquier counties and extends north to include Frederick, west to Shenandoah, east to Arlington and south to •Spotsylvania. According to Extension agents, this is one of the fastest growing 4-H areas in Virginia. Present rented facilities can only accommodate seven per cent of the children currently enrolled in 4-H programs and can't begin to handle the more than 250,000 boys and girls of 4-H age who live within the district. The new Educational Center is intended to fill the need for a place where young people can benefit from rich living and learning experiences. The facility will house 450 youngsters at a time in a master plan that includes: —Six winterized cabin clusters to accommodate up to 90 persons each. —One winterized cabin for infirmary and staff housing. —Main lodge with dining hall, conference facility and sleeping accommodations for 120 persons. —Animal center including horse stable and riding ring. —Recreational facilities including swimming pool, playing fields, tennis courts, trails, rifle and archery ranges. —Manager’s residence. —Primitive camping sites. Individual goals for the four counties within Region four of the Northern District have not been set. Ms. Ruby Jenkins, one of the organizers behind fund raising efforts here said it was understood that Rappahannock would not be responsible for as large a portion as the other A BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET for Cub Scouu and Webeios of Pack 50 at Amiaaville was held Saturday evening in the social ball of the AmiaeviUe United Methodist Church. Cube receiving “Progress Toward Ranks” badges included, front row, Richard Adam, Adam Hannee, Sean Wayland and Gregory Hunter: in back are Michael Fontaine, Chris Martin and Warren Ellis. Mrs Sallv Rodgers, Den Mother, is at left. more populated counties. She said she expected fund raisers would earn approximately $1,000 from sales of dogwood trees as part of a "Keep Rappahannock Beautiful” campaign. Pink dogwoods, white dogwoods and Chinese chestnut seedlings, all nursery stock, will be sold through the Extension Office with proceeds to benefit the 4-H center. Other money raising projects are being planned for the 4-H fund drive that will end in early April. Ms. Jenkins urged county residents to be generous with their contributions. “This Center will mean much in training the youth of our state,” she said. "Rappahannock youth are especially fortunate to be only eighteen miles away and will benefit from all the wonderful opportunities it will offer.” Fashion Show Models Named Local citizens from age one on up will be modeling spring fashions provided by the Southern Department Store in Warrenton at the Rappahannock Women’s Gub Fashion Show. The show, “Garden Cascades,” will be held March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Proceeds will be used to purchase recreation equipment for the County. Aileen Barnes and Darleen Moore, co-chairpersons of the Models Committee, have released the following list of models: Karen Moore, Tracy Sutphin, Rene Ellis, Brian Hahn, Lucky McCoy, Janice Aylor, Beth Fannor., Brooke Miller, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. Nona Genebach, Mrs. Sue McGee, Mrs. Lou Sentz, Mrs. Betty Settle, Mrs. Jeannie East ham, Mrs. Lynne Baines, Mrs. Margaret Baumgardner, Mrs. Butch Martin, Mrs. Ann Eddins, the Rev. Jennings Hobson, Roger Andrews and Graham Spencer. RLEP Meeting Set The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will hold a quarterly meeting on Friday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse in Washington. Speakers will discuss the environmental and ecological impact of the use of herbicides, pesticides and insecticides, especially as they relate to growing fruit in this area. Scheduled participants in the discussion include environmentalist Dr. Raymond Johnson, Dr. Mason W. Reger, Stauffer Chemical representative and Capt George Sharp, Rappahannock orchard ist and owner of Mountain Green Farm. Davis Urges Planners To Save Farm Lands By daphne McCullough Rappahannock INcwn Staff Writer If the Rappahannock Planners follow advice they received last week from Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis, the county’s revised zoning and subdivision ordinances should do more than pay lip service to preservation of agricultural and forestal land. Davis spoke of his ideas concerning ordinance revisions for two hours at last Wednesday’s Commission meeting. Davis told the Planners that the county now has legal backing in state policy for efforts towards preserving agricultural and forestal land. State policy is to promote and preserve Virginia’s agricultural and forestry related industries, according to Davis. "I don’t think we ever have to worry about our ordinances being declared unconstitutional if we follow state policies,” he said. Comprehensive Plan Davis also acknowledged the county’s need for a comprehensive plan to go along with the revised zoning and subdivision ordinances. He suggested that the Planners work towards the adoption of one bound volume that will include zoning, subdivision and erosion control ordinances with a short statement of county goals and objectives. These four components, he said, will satisfy legal requirements for a comprehensive plan. The statement on goals should be written in language that a layman can understand and should place primary emphasis on preserving agricultural and forestal lands—in accordance with recently enunciated state policy, said Davis. However, before serious work can begin on ordinance revisions, Davis told the Planners that they should contract for a series of maps that reflect conditions in Rappahannock. To be of value, maps must show: —streams, rivers, creeks and other waterways —historic buildings and sites —existing businesses and industries —existing subdivisions and residential areas —public improvements such as water and sewer systems. Accurate “to-scale” maps are necessary before the county can adopt “any type of sophisticated land use controls,” said Davis. In addition, Davis said soil analysis maps may need some changes. “We have to take a new look at what is prime agricultural land, what is secondary agricultural land and what in a pinch is marginal agricultural land that could be used when the need arises,” he said. New Look At Sobdivislon Ordinance Also, Davis advised the Planners “to take a whole new look” at the county’s subdivision ordinance. “It has served a useful purpose (and) accomplished our goals up to this point,” he maintained. But he added that he wasn’t sure the ordinance would continue to be effective against growth pressures from adjoining counties. He noted that land suitable for subdivision was fast disappearing in neighboring jurisdictions. For the first time, the county official publicly criticized the encouragement of large lots as a means ol combating development. “Larger lot requirements for subdivisions contributes to more land being taken out of agriculture,” Davis contended. During the last ordinance review, public opinion saw large lots as the salvation of agriculture, he said. But instead of helping farm interprises, a tremendous amount of Rappahannock farm land has disappeared into 25 acre lots, Davis noted. “If all other things are equal, you might,say that the smaller the lot, the better it is for agriculture, to a limited degree,” he added. From Davis’s viewpoint, there are two kinds of developers in Rappahannock. The first buvs a tract with the idea of getting the most lots in the least amount of area, puts in a subdivision and then leaves. The second lives on the land he owns and sells off a portion to meet financial demands. “As far as I’m concerned, (Continued on Page 8) County Insurance Company Celebrates 100th Birthday Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company, the county’s oldest continuously operated business, celebrated its 100th anniversary last week. The company’s birthday present to its policy holders was a promise to continue the sound management practices that made a rate increase unnecessary for 27 years while the costs of just about everything else skyrocketed annually. The Postal Service could take lessons from this little in-county operation. According to company records, customers received their yearly assessment notice—along with word that rates would increase from 12Vi to 15 per cent per hundred—on a penny postcard in 1951. In 1978, those same assessment notices accompanied by a 25 per cent rate increase went out again but this time, on nine cent post cards. While the U.S. Mail showed charges up 900 per cent, over the last quarter century the county’s “home town" fire insurance business kept its increase at a much less embarrassing level. Rappahannock Home Mutual received its charter to sell fire insurance on structures within the county’s borders on February 20, 1878 by a special act of the Virginia General Assembly. The names of the company’s seven founders read like a primer in local history. Gideon H. Brown, first president, was a large landowner in the “Hollow” that still carries his name. The farms now owned by Col. E.A. McNear and by Mrs. D. Lyle Miller, Jr., were originally his. Brown had no children of his own but a sister and her husband died in Missouri leaving a small daughter. She was brought back to Virginia in a covered wagon, and adopted by her uncle. She married Dr. David Darius Miller, grandfather of Mrs. Mary M. Quaintance, Mrs. Monk Sanford, Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett, G. Brown Miller and D. Lyle Miller, Jr., who was a director of the company at the time of his death. William F. Anderson was a Confederate veteran. He and his wife, Mary Ella Menefee, bought “Hawthorn” and lived in this F^T. Valley home for many years, raising si* children. One of their daughters, Bessie Anderson, married David L. Luke, third president of Westvaco, a large U.S. corporation. Bessie's grandson, David L Luke III, is now sixth president of Westvaco. Today, Sean and Sharon Stone Kilpatrick live in William Anderson’s old home, which was restored by Sharon’s father. Walker Stone. One of the Rappahannock Insurance Company’s present directors, J. Richard Latham, of Amissville is a grandson of William Anderson’s brother Peyton, another well-known Confederate veteran. Founder Cornelius Smith raised a large family. One son, Hugh Smith, lived at Clover Hill outside Woodville and continued his father’s tradition by siring 12 children. Hugh’s daughter Elizabeth married Griffin Durant and their son, Oliver Durant, still lives just over the hill in Culpeper County. Another one of Cornelius’s daughters married John B. Miller, owner of Mt. Vernon Farm at Sperryville. Their grandson, John Clifford Miller of Richmond, is the farm’s current owner. John S. Browning was a doctor who lived on a farm outside Flint Hill. He was the father of Dr. Edgar Browning and the grandfather of John S. Browning who still lives in Flint Hill. Founder Lewis Botts was the father of Mrs. Charlie Browning who lived near Woodville where William Lane currently makes his headquarters. Preston Browning, a son of the Charlie Browning, is still active in the real estate business in Culpeper and has a son named after his grandfather. A daughter of Charlie Browning was the mother of Mrs. Joe Brown of Culpeper and of James Hill Wood, clerk of Clarke County. Andrew Botts, who later was secretary of the company, was a nephew- of Lewis and lived in Woodville where the H.B. Wood family now resides. Robert E. Miller was raised at Mt. Vernon farm near Sperryville and was a brother of John B. Miller. His farm near Woodville was called “Eldon" and that name was chosen by William Lane, currently the biggest land owner in Rap pahannock, as the name for his holdings. The F.T. Valley farm of Robert Miller went to his son, Robert W. Miller, father (Continued on Page 5) BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS of the Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company include from left german Williams, George K. Miller, C. E. Johnson, Jr., H. B. Wood, Jr., C. J. Miller, T. V. Williams and J. Richard Latham. Standing is Carson B. Johnson, secretary-treasurer of the company, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this month.

Miss Crescenti Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Crescenti of Amissville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Gloria Kay, to Ernest G. Deal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Deal of Culpeper. Miss Crescenti graduated from Culpeper County High School in 1975 and received an A.A.S. degree in Horticulture from Northern Virginia Community College in 1977. Mr. Deal is a 1972 graduate of Culpeper County High School and is presently employed by the Culpeper Stone Company. , An August 18 wedding is planned. < You're invited to a Frostbustin’ > Dance Party ' , With live music of Warren, Pete, Jeff,/ Fred and introducing MR. BONES. t Saturday, February 25 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Washington Community Center Regardless of weather $2.00 <\appaliaimnck ^euu? Rappahannock & Adioinmg Counties per year $5 00 Elsewhere in the U S per year $6 50 Outside the U S per year $5 00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE New 'Renewal lOecfc Enclosed NAME _______ ADDRESS ___ CITY_1 ST ATE _ZIP Entered as second class mail at the Post Office in Washington Va The Rap pahannocl* News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street War rent on Va by The Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co P 0 Bo* 631 Warrenton Va 22186 THE NEW VIRGINIANS from V.P.I. IN WARRENTON FRI., MAR. 3rd 8 p.m. *3“ Admission Fauquier High School Tickets Available State Bank of Remington Cedar Lee Jr High School Mr Luther Day Midland 788-4858 Mr. Lem Sutphin Warrenton 347-4059 1 Sponsored by Bealeton RemmgUxi Ruman Club General District Court Cases David Stewart Webb, Arlington, passing on solid line. $15 fine, $18 costs. David J. Zubkoff, Springfield, reckless driving, speeding 84/56 MR. $84 fine, $18 costs. John J. Kelly, Baltimore, Md., passing on solid line. $15 fine, $18 costs. Edward A. Pennington, Warrenton, speeding 66/56. $22 fine, $18 costs. Robert L. Lynn, Edgewater, Md., speeding 66/56. $22 fine, $18 costs. Sandra C. Way, Arlington, speeding 70/56. $30 fine, $18 costs. Lawrence Hughes, New Hampshire, speeding 66/56 MR. $22 fine. Same, expired registration, $10 fine, $18 costs. Candace Bulger, Arlington, speeding 68/56. $26 fine, $18 costs. Ralph Besaw, Camp Springs, Md., speeding 66/56 MR. $20 fine, $18 costs. Brooke Devereau, Berryville, reckless driving. $50 fine, $18 costs. Gary D. Crider, Alexandria, expired inspection. $10 fine, $18 costs. Ronald W. Brawnley, Silver Spring, Md., speeding 70/56. $30 fine, $18 costs. Wayne B. Shelby, New Jersey, possess radar detector. $100 fine, $18 costs. Sylvia D. Clowdis, Brookneal, reckless driving, accident. $50 fine, $18 costs. Dorothy B Jones, Richmond, speeding 74/56 MR. $38 fine, $18 costs. Gloria F. Barbour, Front Royal, expired inspection. $10 fine, $18 costs. Robert E. Elliott, Rockville, speeding 72/55. $34 fine, $18 costs. Elmer Wayne Williams, Qhester Gap, no county sticker. $10 fine, $18 costs. Susan Smith, Fairfax, expired inspection. $10 fine. $18 costs. John F. Lonetti, Amissville, no county sticker. $10 fine, $18 costs. Margaret Lee Bright, Sperryville, improper passing, accident. $50 fine, $18 costs. Nancy Wood Reeve, Washington, fail to keep to right, accident. Dismissed. Daniel R. Fromme, Alexandria, expired registration. $10 fine, $18 costs. Levi Junior Corbin, Flint Hill, defective equipment. $15 fine, $18 costs. Carol B. Morris, Seaford, Del., improper passing. $15 fine. Same, possess radar detector. $100 fine, $18 costs. William A. Albright. Jr., Charlotte, N.C., speeding 70/56 MR. $30 fine, $18 costs. Roger Lee Hitt, Castleton, speeding 67/56 MR. $24 fine, $18 costs. Harry L. Estep, Fredericksburg, speeding 68/55 MR. Reduced to defective equipment. $26 fine, $18 costs. Joseph A. Meade, Woodbridge, speeding 70/55 MR. $30 fine, $18 costs. Patti Sue Clatterbuck, Amissville, defective equipment. $15 fine. Same, no operator's license. $15 fine, $18 costs. Howard Volin, Silver Spring, Md., speeding 66/56 MR 522 fine. $18 costs. Roger Lowe, Jr., Harrisonburg, speeding 71/55 MR. $32 fine, $18 costs. Lester Samuel Sisk, Washington, reckless driving, speeding 76/56 MR. $76 fine, $18 costs. Richard Owens, Front Royal, speeding 68/55, calibration furnished. Dismissed. James P. Baltimore, Rockville, Md., speeding 73/55 MR. $36 fine, $18 costs. Kathy Ingram, Philadelphia, Pa., speeding 68/56 MR. Reduced to defective equipment. $25 fine, $18 costs. Fine suspended. William Mort Colvin, Amissville, speeding 64/55 MR. Dismissed. Lawrence Lambrecht, Lowell, Mass., speeding 68/56 MR $26 fine. $18 costs. Douglas Armentrout, Harrisonbu^, speeding 64/55. $18 fine, $18 costs. Shirley Ann Cook, Front Royal, destroy private property. $50 fine, $15 costs. James Bowen, Sperryville, drunk in public. $15 fine, $15 costs. Fine suspended. James R. Barker, Falls Church, defective equipment. $20 fine, $18 costs. Kemper A. Quaintance, Culpeper, speeding 76/55 MR. Reduced to 71/55. $32 fine, $18 costs. Nancy Scroggie, Falls Church, speeding 70/55. $30 fine, $18 costs. Woodville By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock New* Correspondent Tanya Brown was a dinner guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Henry Brown, on Sunday. Charles Butler and Mrs. Amos Butler spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler in Bristow. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Winston Sibert and Becky of W arrenton joined them for dinner in honor of the birthday of Edward Butler. Sue Titchenell of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, spent the weekend with her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. B. Gale Titchenell and Jeff Titchenell of Culpeper was a Saturday overnight guest of his grandparents. Rev. and Mrs. Titchenell attended the Blue and Gold Banquet held in Amissville on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Dicky were Sunday afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. John Norman in Washington. Later they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jolliffe in Amissville. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Falls of Warrenton wer< Monday luncheon guests o1 Mr. and Mrs. James Fall; and Tim. Mr. and Mrs. Edwarc Corker, Donald, Eddie anc Jessica Ann of Beaverdan and Milton and Eddii Yancey of Culpeper wen Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs. Clifton Clark an< Misty Hitt. Day Care Center Expands Beginning February 13, 1978, Sursum Corda Day Care Center in Washington, Virginia, will be opening at 7 in the mornings. At present the center closes at 4 in the afternoons, but it will expand afternoon day care center services until 6 p.m., if there is a demand for these hours from interested parents. The center is now operating on a year-round basis. An optional summer day care program is also available beginning June 12. 1978. Camille Harris, Director of Sursum Corda School and Day Care Center, Inc., states that the center has expanded its operations to meet the needs of parents who work long hours and parents who need only a summer day care program. The center presently accepts children ages 3 and up into its summer and year-round programs. It also accepts children 2 years-of-age into its summer program. For more information, contact Sursum Corda School and Day Care Center (basement of Washington, Virginia Post Office Building), or call 6753237, days or 67J-3757, 1 evenings. ! ++++ Women are no longer satisfied with having the last I word. Now’ they want to ad libl I htonry w. Block ‘If we make an error cm your taxes, we pay the penalty. And the interest.” H&R Block doesn’t make many mistakes. Our people are trained not to. But if we should make an error that costs you additional tax, you pay only the tax. Block pays any penalty and interest We stand behind our work. That’s Reason No. 14 why H&R Block should do your taxes. H*R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE WASHINGTON, VA. Theater Bldg. 675-3654, 675-3325 Mon and Frt. 5 p.m. to S p.m. Sal. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ' James Shifflet, Manassas, speeding 66/56. $22 fine, $18 costs. Same, driving suspended. Dismissed. Timothy Wayne Brown, Woodville, reckless driving, accident. $50 fine, $18 costs. Ernest F. Clater, Front Royal, speeding 66/55. $22 ftne, $18 costs. Preston P. Perkins, Winchester, speeding 69/55 MR. $28 fine, $18 costs. Ronnie Lee Gray, Warrenton, reckless driving, speeding 85/56. Reduced to speeding 70/55. $30 fine, $18 costs. Richard Harold Haines, Warrenton, speeding 68/55. Dismissed. Same, driving while intoxicated. Dismissed. Same, refusing blood test. Revoked operator's license for 90 days. $18 costs. Beryl M. Scroggins, driving while intoxicated. Sent to ASAP. Same, hit and run, reckless driving and refusing blood test, all continued generally. Hugh Barndollar, Lorton, reckless driving, speeding 90/56. Dismissed in absence of officer. Elizabeth Ann Clate, Amissville. fail to keep to right, accident. Nolle Prosequi on motion of Commonwealth's Attorney. Stephen Leo Cypher, Vienna, driving while intoxicated. Sent to ASAP. Same, reckless driving, continued generally. Patricia Sue Walls, Front Royal, speeding 72/56. Nolle prosequi in absence of officer. Charles Phillip Butler, Washington, D.C., driving .while intoxicated. Sent to ASAP. Leon Rector. Front Royal, driving suspended. Dismissed. Daniel Craig, Jr., Fairfax, speeding 66/56. Dismissed in absence of officer. Granville G. Hudson, Flint Hill, reckless driving, speeding 82/55 MR Reduced to speeding 74/56. $54 fine, $18 costs. Rachel Aylor, Sperryville, fail to keep to right, accident. Nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth's Attorney. Willie Lee Dunn, Jr., Washington, drive without headlights. Changed to defective equipment.$15 fine, $18 costs. Jens Ulrich Tholand, Sperryville, driving while intoxicated. Nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth's Attorney. Wilbur Lee Atkins, Sperryville, final ASAP report. Original charge of driving while intoxicated and refusing blood test, both dismissed. Richard Murray, Castleton, driving while intoxicated. Nolle prosequi on motion on Commonwealth's Attorney. Kenneth Ray Pullen. Flint Hid, reckless driving, accident. Dismissed in absence of officer. Charles Cecil, High Point, N.C., speeding 69/55 MR. Nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth's Attorney. Vivian Gatewood, Washington, curse and abuse. 3 months jail, suspended on good behavior for year. $25 costs. Same, assault and battery, $50 fine, $25 costs. Fine suspended. William Estes, Jr., Washington, petit larceny. 30 days in jail,' suspended on good behavior for year. $100 costs. Larry Aylor, Washington, drive suspended. 10 days in jail, 5 days suspended. $100 fine, $93 costs. Same, grand larceny anti break and enter, nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth's Attorney. Amissville, drunk in public and possess marijuana, both nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth's Attorney. listers Dodson, Sperryville, illegal sale of whiskey, $50 fine, $23 costs, 30 days jail, suspended. Same person, same offense, three more counts. Same fine, costs and sentence. Sentence suspended. Robert Lee Jenkins, Sperryville, illegal sale whiskey. $50 fine, 30 days, suspended. Same, two more counts, $500 fine, $25 costs on each. Six months jail on each, suspended. Same, possess firearm. Nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth's Attorney. Lois Smith, Sperryville, illegal sale whiskey, two counts. $50 fine, $23 costs on each, 30 days jail; sentence suspended. iBuckeUn ifiiUfi mttB New Baltimore, Va. Cards • Gifts Craft Supplies • Potpourri Helen K. 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A three ounce service of meat, the size we should eat, is approximately the size of a deck of cards but he says, "Most of us eat a paperback book." Exercise does not have to be 10 deep knee bends, or 10 sit-ups. Walking is one of the best, easiest and least expensive ways to start becoming more active. Take time to walk to your mailbox, park once in the shopping center, and walk to all your stops and use the stairs instead of escalators when in shopping centers. Make Note: Extension Homemakers County Council meeting will be Wednesday, March 1, 12:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church Educational Building in Washington. Bring a sandwich. ++++ Many turtles hibernate in the winter by burying themselves in the soft mud at the bottom of lakes and rivers. OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote. In order to be eligible to vote in the Councilmanic Election to be held on Tuesday, May 2, 1978, you must register no later than 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1,1978. You are hereby notified that the Registration Office of Rappahannock County located at the address shown below will be open for registration on Saturday, April 1, 1978, from 8 a.m12 noon and 1 p.m -5 p.m.'for the purpose of registering qualified persons to vote at the election to be held tin May 2, 1978. You are further notified that I shall sit on Saturday, April 22, 1978, and Saturday, April 29, 1978, from 8 a m.-12 noon and 1 p.m.-5 p m. at the address shown below mainly for the purpose of accepting applications for absentee ballots. April 29, 1978, is the last day on which such applications for absentee ballots may be made in person by qualified applicants for this election Mary U. Cleverley General Registrar Court House > - V * Tel: 675-3739

Residents Rally *Round Rec Center "We are receiving donations for operational expenses of the Rappahannock Recreational Center located at Washington from a telephone fund raising campaign. This is very encouraging,” said Jean Liliard, a campaign committeeman. "If y^u have not been called, please send your contribution to Jean Liliard, P. O. Box 124, Flint Hill, Va. 22627,” she said. The Rec Center Committee is working on plans for construction of an all purpose court and a progress report shows numerous donations of prizes, including » S25 Savings Bond from Farmers A Merchants National Bank, Flint Hill Branch, which will be given away in June. Local realtors are making contributions for a cash prize offered. The next Rec Center planning meeting is set for March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the courthouse at Washington. All interested persons are urged to attend. For further information on donations or prizes you may call Mary Schumaker at 6753417. Wakefield Honors List Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly has announced its Academic Honors List for the third grading period. Receiving First Honors were: Tobias Dengel, Jennifer Anderson, Joette Breeden, Morgan Andreae, John Secrist, Karen Weil, Brian Colquhoun, Alexander Smith, Douglas Barnes, Holly Hutt, David Samsock, Dana Colton, Darrin Plauger, Charles Huber, Ryan Barnes, Edwin Eastham, Christopher Sherwood, Corey Himelright, Tara Welty, Nancy Massie, Margaret Holliday, David Graham, Adam Cupp, Nicholas Bischoff, Eric Dutt, Russell Riddell, Bobby Gehringer, Kevin Best, Andy Allen, Scotty Reid, James Dawson, Arnold Glass, Anne Huber, Kim Aylor, Joy Andreasen, and Jerry Smith. Second Honors were received by: Peter Corddry, Robin Kraus, Albert Mucciarone, Robbie Muse, Cory Dermitt, Lisa Johnson, Tim Milloff, Bart Secrist, Frank Mallinson, Dan Corwin, Rosalie Daniels, Chris Puray, Sharon Cambell, Michael Fogg, Chris Kraus, Todd Heier, Lisa Cupp, Rob Dickey, Ruth Holliday, Tara Labovitz, Michael Blake, Greg Swaim, and Jeena Jill Mullins. Notice The regularly scheduled activities at Castleton fire hall will resume this Saturday night, after cancellations due to inclement weather. Towing Front End Alignment JACK’S SER VICE CENTER Specializing in VW Vehicle Repair 30 Ashby St. - Warrenton 347-3785 Tire Balancing American Car Service •3fea/ Estate Jl 9. *r REALTOR IMPROVEMENT CAN BE COSTLY You can make a million mistakes trying to sell your own home. And one of them is making the wrong improvements. Many times, an expensive addition or repair can be the kind of thing that'll cost you far more than you get back. True, the house should present a favorable appearance - mowed lawn, trimmed shrubs, and no obvious indications of neglect, but it's rare when a large financial undertaking will bring more than its cost in the final selling price. There is always the financial risk of miscalculation too. Home repair costs frequently end up a lot higher than originally anticipated. You may end up with a faster sale and less inconvenience if you lower the selling price an equivalent amount. Instead of guessing as to how much, if any, repair work to undertake, see a Realtor. He can tell you what to do to make your home more salable. And what not to do so you won’t lose money. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please phone or drop in at EILEEN M. DAY, REALTOR, Middle Street, Washington. Phone: 675-3400. We’re here to help. MARTIN’S GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY CONTINUES THROUGH FEBRUARY28 Bargains Galore All Over the Store Fantastic Reductions FURNITURE CO., INC. “Where Good Furniture is NEVER Expensive" 125 E. Davis St. Culpeper “ * 825-1885 PTA Reviews TV With what may be the first definitive tool of its kind for television viewing, the National PTA last week released its Program Review Guide which cites specific TV programs for' the violent content and overall quality. All prime-time shows from the 1977 fall season are critiqued, based upon the monotoring efforts of PTA members throughout the country. The top 10 shows which the PTA considers to be EXCELLENT in the three areas of examination — positive contribution to the quality of Analysis Workshop A workshop presenting an overview of the basic principles and concepts of Transactional Analysis will be held at the Culpeper Baptist Church, beginning March 2. T.A. provides tools for becoming more aware of our own behavior, for communicating with others and for becoming more effective in achieving our own goals, according to a workshop spokesman. Areas to be covered include the analysis of transactions, games people play, life script patterns and creative change. The leader will be Barbara Thompson, M.Ed., counselor and consultant, who has led workshops for numerous organizations, both public and private. She is a Clinical Candidate member of the International Transactional Analysis Association and has had training at the San Diego Institute for Transactional Analysis as well as at the Western Institute for Group and Family Therapy. The workshop will be held in four sessions, on Thursday evenings, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., starting on March 2. For further information call 987-8714. life in America, lack of offenaive content, and high program quality—include: Little House on the Prairie (NBC); Eight is Enough (ABO; Fitzpatricks (CBS); Rafferty (CBS); Waltons (CBS); Grizzly Adams (NBO; Donny and Marie (ABC); Mulligan’s Stew (NBC); World of Disney (NBC); and Sixty Minutes (CBS). Programs rated POOREST IN OVERALL QUALITY in the three areas evaluated are: Soap (ABC); Redd Foxx Show (ABC); Maude (CBS); NBC Movies; Man from Atlantis (NBC); Kojak (CBS); Three’s Company (ABC); CBS Movies; Welcome Back, Kotter (ABC); and Busting Loose (CBS). These shows were selected for a variety of reasons, including offensively portrayed sexuality and violence, stereotyping of women and minorities, and general lack of program quality and entertainment value. Violence is still a pervasive factor in TV programs, according to PTA members. While most of the viewers agreed that the amount of gratuitous violence in the regular series programs had diminished somewhat, the current level is still unacceptable. Programs considered OBJECTIONABLE FOR VIOLENT CONTENT are: NBC Movies; Kojak (CBS); Charlie’s Angels (ABC); Police Woman (NBC); Rockford Files (NBC); Six Million Dollar Man (ABC); Bionic Woman (NBC); Starsky and Hutch (ABC); Man from Atlantis (NBC); and CBS Movies. In addition, violence in movies shown on television has increased. During the fall monitoring period, PTA members found the NBC Movies particularly offensive in this respect. These films, in both the made-for-TV and regular theater distribution categories include: The Godfather; Sharon: Portrait of a Mistress; Aspen; Contract on Cherry Street; IT’S ABOUT THAT TIME but the ground is frozen and Irene Wirtschafter of Flint Hill is unable to set the signpost for her tax office directing prospective clients to her door. White Sh Has had a tremendous Washington's Birthday Sale. And we still have some Exceptional bargains. Drop in and check these Savings and browse our large Stock of spring merchandise Arriving daily. Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper Monte Walsh; The Night They Took Miss Beautiful; and Police Story. This type of movie feature in prime time was deemed objectionable. A dramatic highlight of the Program Review Guide is a comparison of the three commercial networks’ responses to the National PTA's demands for better quality TV shows and less violence. Framework for these responses was the sixmonth period between July 1, 1977, and January 1, 1978, during which the PTA put the networks “on probation" to improve TV programming, and launched its national monitoring effort. BEST RATED NETWORK IS CBS, which placed first for the greatest number of programs in the top 20 shows of best overall quality. (In the top 10 shows, CBS tied with NBC at four shows each.) CBS earned a strong first place for the greatest number <of programs in the “least violent” category, and was also deemed most cooperative in meeting with the PTA, and seriously considering its concerns. SECOND RATED NETWORK IS ABC. which placed second for the number of programs in the top 20 shows, and also ranked second for the number of shows in the “least violent” category. However, of the three networks, ABC was the most negative in its attitude toward the PTA's concerns. LOWEST RATED NETWORK IS NBC, which placed last for having the fewest programs among the top quality shows, and for having the most programs containing violence. Regarding cooperation with the PTA, although NBC voiced concern, there was little evidence of action. Attends School For Gifted Karen Murray, a junior at Rappahannock County High School, has been selected to participate in this 1978 Governor’s School for the Gifted, the sixth of its kind to be held in Virginia. Karen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Murray of Castleton. The Governor's School for the Gifted is designed for rising junior and senior high school students who possess a high level of academic ability, achievement and-or creative talent in various areas of study. She is one of 140 students who will be attending the school at Randolph-Macon Women’s College. June 14 to July 11. Amissville Area News Music Program Athey Sisk was honored Saturday evening with a birthday party given by Mrs. .Sisk and their children Eugene and Jimmy. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Wines and Miss Stacey Stanley of Broad Run, Mrs. Doris Pack and daughter Jackie of Manassas, Mrs. Diane Rutherford and children Melissa, Jackie and Rickie of Rixeyville. Mr. and Mrs. Amiss Walter of Warrenton were visitors Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley. Sherwin Walter of Roanoke was a recent guest of the Rileys. Spending the weekend with the Rev. and Mrs. Stirman were her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Cadd and her sister, Mrs. Reva Byrd, all of Roanoke. C. G. Lawrence, a student a S s P C n C L s I* C I a I V f < v K 1 1 FireRescue Notes Amissville Rescue Squad was called to the home of Mrs. Luther Settle on Route 622 February 20, but service was not used. This unit took William King from a traffic crash on Route 211 at Cross Creek to the Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. He was later transferred to Fairfax Hospital by the Warrenton Squad. February 12 this squad responded to two calls: Charles Kelly was taken from home to Fauquier Hospital and Lewis Butler was taken from home to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Amissville Fire Company was alerted to a chimney fire February 14 at the home of Elmer Nalls on Route 211 west of Clevengers. Flint Hill Rescue Squad took Mrs. Effie Cameron from the home of J. P. Walters to Warren Memorial Hospital February 18. On the 21st Mrs. Fannie Starks was taken to Warren Memorial from her home. Flint Hill Fire Company responded to a chimney fire February 17 to the home of Nancy Gnatt on Route 606. Mrs. Susie Majors of Sperryville was transported Feb. 20 from her home to Culpeper Memorial Hospital by the Sperryville Rescue Squad. EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE ii i snag Route 211 - Amissville 937-5111 Hardware can be used throughout the home as an accessory to add a dramatic or creative touch to an> room. Whether it’s rings, rods, or tiebacks for draperies, chrome or gold plated fixtures for the bathroom, drawer pulls of bone, glass, china, locks, hinges, for your furniture. There is a jewel box assortment of ornaments to choose from. Chinese motifs on fine Chippendale are an example of how hardware can enhance the appearance of chests and wardrobes. It is important to keep the style and scale of furnjture in mind when changing hardware. All fittings should be kept clean and well polished to add an air of elegance and a decorative effect to your room. Add a touch of elegance to your floors with beautiful floorcovering from EARLY’S CARPETS, Route 211, Amissville, 937-5111 & 502 N. Main St. Culpeper, 825-8232. Choose care-free no-wax-vinyl flooring by Armstrong, GAF or Congoleum in colors, designs and textures to suit every taste. Call for convenient shop-athome service. Open: 9-6, Mon.-Fri.; 9-5 Sat.; eves, by app’t. HANDY HINT: When using new drawer pulls, take care not to overdo. Too many cause furniture to look spotty. 502 N. Main St., Culpeper, t Shepherds College, < hepherdstown, W. Va., jent the weekend with his arents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lawrence. Mrs. Ronnie Poe has been taking frequent trips to ulpeper to visit her father. . I. Kilby, who was a recent irgical patient in Culpeper lemeorial Hospital. Mrs. Ella Rowzie of Falls Ihurch is visiting Mrs. T. W. .atham at the home of Mr. nd Mrs. G. E. Doyle. David Streagle of Camp .eleune, N. C. spent the 'eekend and holiday with his amily, Mrs. Streagle, hannon and Marc. They isited Mrs. Grace William in ing George Sunday evening. Guests Sunday of Mrs. larah Latham were Mrs. )avid Hoadley and Sarah of ralls Church, Susan Latham nd Eddie Huff of Herndon nd Lt. and Mrs. David Itreagle. A choral group from Flint Hill will participate in.a gospel sing February 25 at the E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School in Front Royal at 7:30 p.m. The featured groups are the Voices of Inspiration from Flint Hill and the Cross Bearers of Bentonville. A free will offering will be taken. + H—I—h When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on! BULLOCK’S Quality Cleaners Complete Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service Rugs & Drapes 19 E. Jackson Front Royal, Va. 635-3055 COATS 1/2off DRESSES 1/2 OFF PANTSUITS 1/2 OFF ONE GROUP LONG GOWNS 1/2 OFF DOWNTOWN FRONT ROYAL Chevrolet Our fresh new slice of apple pie from Chevy... 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r- * c. \ •rtf =^apjjal|annockKeui5 ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher M77 PubMshsd Every Thursday SARAH C. LATHAM Associats Publisher JOHN T. TOLER DAPHNE I. MCCULLOUGH DAVID C.LYNE General Manager News Editor Design Editor To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington, Vs. 675-3349 BY MAIL $6.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties; $6.50 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES - One month to 3 years, 75 cents each; over 3 years, $3 each Offics Rappahannock Naws Bldg., Washington, Va. 22747 Hour*: 8:30 ant to 5 JO pm. Mon. - Fri. PubMshsd by Warranton Printing ft Publishing Company. Inc _*W_ ^ GIRL SCOUTS ATTENDING A WEEKEND VISITATION in Maryland include Kristy Johnson, Wendy Helmer, Lynn Jones, Susan Dennis and Shannon Streagle. Scouting’s 68th Anniversary —Rappahannock New* Photo /S. Latham BOY SCOUT TROOP 123 OF RAPPAHANNOCK participated in the weekend camporee held at the Rodgers farm near Flint Hill. The red-flannels were used as a banner announcing the campsite. The forecast of heavy snow limited attendance at the camporee, though it did not materialize. WEBELOS OF AMISSVILLE SCOUT PACK 50 who were given badges at the Blue and Gold Banquet Saturday included, front row, Rodney Sealock, Roland Fontaine Jr., Todd Sealock, Henry Rodgers; in back, John Early, Brian Kritz, C. D. Baldwin, Marc Streagle and Brett Nicholas. With them is Scoutmaster Roland Fontaine. THOUGH AN OPEN FlRE wai also used this stove helped to cook food for the Scouts camping on the Rodgers farm near Flint Hill over the weekend. The grapevine has it that one troop cooked a raccoon for lunch. ( Open House At Sursum Corda School Sursum Corda School and Day Care Center in Washington, Virginia, cordially invites the public to an “open house” on Tuesday, February 28, 1978, 7-8:30. The format of the evening is as follows: Introduction to school and day care programs (including summer and year-round services). Tour of the facilities at Sursum Corda. Parent-teacher-day care personnel discussion of local area needs for high quality educational and day care services. Reservations for the evening should be made by calling 675-3237, days, or 675-3757 evenings. Refreshments will be served, and free babysitting services will be provided by Sursum Corda. Sursum Corda School, Inc., is a non-profit corporation and is located in the basement of the Washington, Virginia, Post Office Building. The Little Fox XT*" Senior Citizen Wanted For the third consecutive year. Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson is seeking applications from 7th Congressional District residents aged 60 or older who would like to serve two weeks in Washington during the springtime as his Congressional Senior Citizen Intern. The internship program for older Americans is scheduled this year from Monday, May 8th, through Friday, May 19th. It enables persons in or nearing retirement from around the U.S. to spend a brief period in the nation's capital participating in an indepth educational program devoted to governmental processes and U. S. programs of interest to senior citizens. Participants receive special briefings from Administration and Congressional spokesmen, and spend part of their time working in their Congressional office. They are paid a small stipend for their expenses. Most reside in the same hotel in Washington during their internship. Their evenings and weekends are left open for sight-seeing. In urging those interested to write to him, Robinson noted that, "to be eligible, you need to be 60“ or older, a resident of the Seventh District and, since a fair amount of walking is involved in attending various meetings, applicants should also be in good health.” Those desiring to apply for Robinson's internship position may write to him c-o the U. S. House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. 20515. Applicants are asked to describe their personal background and to outline the reasons for their interest in the program. The deadline for submitting applications is April 1. The Senior Citizen Internship program began a few years ago as an experiment, and each successive year more and more Representatives and Senators have decided to hire a temporary employee to take advantage of its workshops, briefings and related activities. Delegate Record? To the editor: Your occasional reports on the activities of the Virginia State Legislature are much appreciated by this reader. What might make this news even more interesting to Rappahannock residents is to know how our own elected representatives voted on key issues. The State Legislature is acting on literally hundreds of bills every week, some of which will have a significant impact on our lives in Rappahannock County. I think you could do the voters here a valuable service if you would tell us how our Representative and Senator voted on the most important of these issues. LINDA B. KISER Slate Mills Letters BZA Action Hit To the editor: On February 9 the BZA finally acted on the application of the Rappahannock Ski Corporation for special use permit as submitted in December. It is interesting to note that the first hearing on whose agenda this matter appeared produced two things: First, the applicant discovered that there were some fears held by local residents that he could put to rest by restrictively modifying his application, which he was more than willing to do. Second, the board realized that additional time was needed to allow other people with concerns to speak out. A second hearing was scheduled. This time, all those present who wished to speak were heard. Even cross examination was permitted. The meeting ran quite late, but no one was left out. At the close of this second hearing, however, it was announced that no decision would be made at that time! Why not? Surely everyone had been given ample opportunity to present any pertinent facts for consideration. * ii jivuu t » * i v • *■**»» nouncing that they would vote by “telephone poll,” they rather brought it to a vote without open discussion at a third hearing on whose agenda it did NOT appear! Were they ashamed to have their voting witnessed? Indeed they should have been. Everyone knows though who voted how in a unanimous vote. Why did the BZA bother with the charade of ten hours of testimony? The motion to deny appears to have been written in advance. It certainly reflects practically none of the testimony given. I was under the impression that the purpose of a public hearing is to determine the wishes of the constituency in order to act accordingly. By any objective view it would have to be said that there was division among the constituency. There were valid points raised to both sides of the question. Most of the discussion was good, wholesome, and above-board. How then, can the BZA in good faith come out with a decision that is so adamantly one-sided that they not only deny the application, but also request that the planning commission "downzone” the property? Plant A Tree To the editor: Let’s make Rappahannock even more beautiful by planting a tree on April 6th. If every family, organization and business of the county would plant just one tree, think what it would mean to the county in which you live. To assist you, Chinese Chestnut Seedlings. Pink and White Dogwoods will be available by calling or writing your local V.P.I. Extension Office. 675-3619. Pink Dogwoods $4, White Dogwoods S2.50, and Chinese Chestnuts 50 cents each. All nursery stock. Orders must be accompanied by checks and in by March 3. These trees are being sold for the benefit of the 4-H Education Center. At 10 a.m. on this date, a Pink Dogwood will be planted in the Court House Yard in memory of Jock Brown by the employees of the county. A short service will be led by Mr. James W. Fletcher. We would like to extend to you a special invitation to attend. NANCY B. SECRIST All this was done with a unanimous vote. Their treatment of the sincere and obliging applicant was as fair and just as a lynch mob. Different members of the “mob” have differing opinions, too, as to whether it was a “lynching” br just a “tar-and-feathering. ’ ’ They can’t seem to agree on the interpretation of the decision. Did any of them understand what they were voting on? No discussion and apparently no understanding. They must have been in too big a hurry to get the dirty deed over with. In its memorandum to the planning commission, the BZA makes several allegations: (A) “Incidental to approving the 'Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance, 1973', the entire property was inadvertently zoned 'commercial' without benefit of the full knowledge and specific consideration of the Board of Supervisors. ” Is this not true also of most other parcels of property in the county, or did the Board of Supervisors “specifically consider” each other parcel in the county overlooking this one? Really, now! (B) ''Commercial'' taxes have been levied on only 20 of the more than 300 acres in this parcel. The parties that assessed this property were present at the Jan. 12 hearing and addressed this point. They informed the board that this parcel was assessed in the same manner as all other commercial parcels in the county: that is, acreage with improvements thereon was assessed at commercial rates while unimproved acreage was not. Was the BZA asleep at this point? (C) Commercial development is not feasible due to lack of essentials such as road access, sewage disposal, water, fire protection, rescue services, and law enforcement. First of all, there is a road access! (Rte. 622, unless it’s been moved!) Secondly, is the BZA implying that the county provides sewage disposal and water services to parcels of property that it considers suitable for commercial development? If so, there are many businesses in the county whose owners would like to know. Or maybe there simply is NO parcel in the county that is suitable for commercial development. If not, then these services will continue to be the responsibility of the developer to provide as Strange Rules To the editor: Today I paid $200 to rent a facility in an adjoining county so my husband and I could give our oldest daughter a wedding reception using a band for music and dancing. Sure our community has adequate facilities and, yes, we would be happy to see our money being spent to help defray operating costs of the social hall built with public donations. I refer to the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. But—it seems the Board of Directors have some strange rules that apply to the social hall. Only the fire department can have a band play for any function. They say we could rent the hall for a reception, and we could use a record player for dance music. Now isn’t that an intelligent rule? When we lived in another community more than ten years ago the Fire Department's social hall was the focal point of the community. It was used for dances, showers; fashion shows, receptions, sweet sixteen parties, most anything you could think of. As long as the money was paid the building was available. needed tor his enterprise, as required by the health department, and as approved by the State Water Control Board. I fail to see where the BZA enters into this. Thirdly, I believe that fire, $ rescue, and law enforcement protection available in Harris Hollow are probably of a similar quality to that available in most other parts of the county. If these essential services are so lacking, how did a commercial enterprise operate there before? (Dt The commercial zoning "is obviously inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance, 1973. ” I believe that the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance was to confer zoning that was appropriate to the current usage. The property was being used commercially with the likelihood of expanded operations and was zoned commercial. What should they have called a ski lodge? A farm? (E) "A tremendous potential impact on Rappahannock County is inherent in the present ‘commercial’ zoning of the property. ” What’s this? Paper tigers from the BZA? What are we supposed to envision here in this area “not feasible” for commercial development? Another Tyson’s Corner? Maybe just a Springfield Mall! The facts certainly raise many pertinent questions as to the credibility of this board. Would it even be legal to confiscate commercial zoning from this property that is owned by a commercial enterprise who purchased it specifically for commercial development. Maybe the BZA would suggest that the county buy the property. Rappahannock Ski Corporation asked the BZA to extend present zoning to encompass one use that is not considered to be currently included: a ‘‘snowless bobsled.” This one use is intended to make the difference between business profit and loss. Apparently PROFIT is a dirty word, though no business can exist for long without it. No business must be the key. It looks as though the BZA would exclude all from Rappahannock except the retired wealthy. I can’t believe that this is the wish of the majority of Rappahannock taxpayers. CHARLES J. ELDRED Washington. Va. They use as the excuse for not allowing a band “possible damage.’’ Have they ever heard of people putting up a sum of money as a damage bond? Another excuse is "no control, fights might break out.” In my many years I’ve never been to a wedding reception where there were any fights. Another sore point with me is not having a set of guidelines made public, or rates published to inform the people of the community. I’ve heard different people get quoted different prices. Their public relations team better get busy. The public is not responding as they once did, and it is mostly caused by bad manners. It was over a year ago when the board of directors was supposed to meet and reconsider our request to use the hall for a reception that included band music. If they ever met, I don’t know. They certainly never had the courtesy to notify us of their decision. Another family asked to use the hall for a reception with much the same plans as we. Possibly because they were black, they were never told anything. Something like “ignore them, they’ll get the message.’’ Many hands helped build that place, both black and white. Possibly some good public relations could help ease the strain. I think that when the social hall becomes available to all groups in the community, and stops being a4 “private social club” for a select group, things would greatly improve. They might just see a decent carnival again. Inactive member of Ladies Auxiliary FAYE B. CRESCENTI

Saturday At Casanova n- --— Point-to-point Racing Begins Hie Virginia Point-topoint Circuit will be off and running Saturday with the Casanova Point-to-Point at Spring Hill Farm on Rt. 602, Casanova. The course is 95 per cent clear of snow, race chairman Will O Keefe said Monday. Horses schooling over the course Sunday had few problems, although O’Keefe said the ground was hard. The condition of the footing will depend on the temperatures throughout the week, he said. The featured race of the day, The Casanova Cup for gentleman owner-riders over timber, is “bulging at the seams. Fourteen horses are entered, including Cousin Wes who helped carry Randolph Rouse to the Seven Corners series championship last year. Rouse has won th Casanova Cup, or a divisioi of it, every year since 1972 Challengers for the Sevei Corners points this yeai include William H. “Mike’ duPont on Estremadura, Ro' Graham on Boca Bird Charles Ross on Sagitta Ernest Oare on Score Sheel and Charles Owens on Inns of Court. The maiden hurdle race, with a post time of 12:30 p.m., leads off the eight-race card. Col. Samuel Richards, Joint MFH at Casanova, has entered Concisely with Kevin Palmer up. Their competition includes Randall Medd's Forced Entry and Trappe Hill Farm’s Captain Memory. O'Keefe says that the open timber race is “very full” and entries include Helen Polinger’s All There Is with J. B. Secor riding, and Mike and Oliver Brown’s Timbocktoo. TAX RETURNS PREPARED In Flint Hill or In Your Home Irene M. Wirtsch after __ 675-3298 REGULAR AUCTION Thursday Night, Feb. 23 7:30 p.m. Door Prize Will Be Given JENKINS AUCTION HOUSE Washington, Va. Inquire about our excellent! stock of new,used furniture and antiques,china and crystal. ALLIS CHALMERS EQUIPMENT EXPO Thurs., Feb. 23rd -LUNCHFrom Noon - 1:30 P.M. -PROGRAMFrom 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. -Held AtHOLMES EQUIPMENT CO. Elkwood, Va. 825-1916 SALE all chrome accessories 30 to 50% off I naiv ouuui uur LAY A WAY PLAN WrilShaw Cycles 170 LEE HIGHWAY • WARRENTON G homda (703) 347-7555 Kmum e Patty Cassel and Never 1 Delay are looking for their • third consecutive win in the 1 ladies timber race, which is [ third on the program. The winner in the open hurdle race will receive the “In The Know” challenge trophy, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Witold Kuncewicz. Their mare In The Know won this race four times, and this year Known Royal, a five-year old daughter of In The Know by Royal Warrior, will represent the Kuncewicz stable. The fifth race on the program is the Casanova Cup, followed by the ownerrider timber race for foxhunters. The 1977 First Colony series champion High Peak has again been entered by owner Charles Owens for the owner-rider hurdle race. Entries have also been made for the First Colony race by Randy Waterman who will ride Feroz II, David Semmes on Royal Spokesman. His brother J. G. Semmes has cross-entered Second Call. Ten horses are entered in the flat race, including Randy Waterman’s Irish Report, June H. McKnight’s Tor and Turney McKnight’s Justan. The hunter pace event for pairs which begins at 10:30 a.m. has 13 entries, with six from the Casanova Hunt. General admission for the day’s races is S3, and race chairman O’Keefe urges spectators to arrive at the course early to avoid the long lines and traffic problems experienced in past years by everyone trying to arrive just as the first race begins. Refreshments will be available at the course, but spectators bringing their own tailgate picnics are encouraged to enter the Harden and Weaver Tailgate Handicap which will judge the entries’ expertise in tailgating. An entry booth will be set up in the reserved parking area for this event. Race Fans To Compete In Tailgate Handicap Point-to-point race fans who spend much of their time socializing during a race day are invited to participate in a special event, designed with them in mind, on Feb. 25 during the Casanova Hunt Point-to-Point. For the second year, the Harden and Weaver Handicap will judge the participants' expertise in tailgating. For years, buffet luncheons spread on the tailgates of station wagons have been a traditional part of point-topoint races. In many cases the lavish displays no longer fit on a tailgate and have expanded to include tables decorated with fresh flowers and silver candelabra, and a great variety of foods and beverages. Entries will be judged beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the winner will be announced just before the final race which is scheduled for 4 p.m. Entries are open to anyone with a tailgate, food and beverages and the event will be judged “at catch weights” Entries in the handicap will be accompanied by a donation rather than a prescribed entry fee, and the money will be given to Children’s Hospital in Washington—one of the favorite charities of WMAL radio which presents the Harden and Weaver program. Robert Montgomery, chairman of the tailgate handicap, says that an entry booth will be set up at his car in the reserved parking area. Winner of the event will receive a “liquid trophy” donated by the Montgomerys. Preparations Made For Rapp’k. Race Preparations are going forward at full speed for the 29th running of the Rappahannock point-to-point races on Saturday, March 4 at Thornton Hill Farm 2 miles south of Sperryville on Route 522. This colorful event opens with a “pairs race" against the clock at 11:00 a.m. and ends with the traditional foxhound race over the beautiful Rappahannock course. In an effort to make the races even more popular for spectators and participants, this year’s event will highlight the presentation of trophies — the brief ceremonies that culminate the horses’ and riders’ effort and focus the crowd’s attention on the winners. Important as they are to the tradition and spectacle of point-to-point racing, trophy presentations often receive inadequate attention by being, in a sense, “lost in the crowd.” To give the awards ceremonies their proper place, the Rappahannock trophies will be present this year on a newly constructed announcer’s stand where all can see and hear. Pat Fischer, all-pro cornerback for the Washington Redskins, will present the trophy in the ninth race. Mr. Fischer is well-known in the area not only for his football prowess but also as a breeder and raiser of thoroughbred horses at the Virginia Stallion Station in Middleburg. The Rappahannock pony race, for juniors, sixth on the card, will be run at two thirds of a mile. The race conditions as printed on the invitations stated “2-3 miles,” which could be misinterpreted. Spectators at this year’s races will receive information and commentary on horses, riders and individual races by Ron David from the an nouncer’s stand. He will use a new public address system specially installed to provide more speakers and improved overall sound for the entire crowd. Tickets will be available at the gate. General admission is $2.50; children under 12 are admitted free. Food and beverages will be sold on the grounds. The public is cordially invited to attend this sports-filled day. Mrs. Chester W. Fannon Jr., Castleton, is Secretary for this year’s races. +++ Bison first came to the New World 20,000 years ago via the land-bridge that then linked Siberia and Alaska. Building? complete One-Step building supply Warrenton Buiding v Material Co, Inc onthtBffiii Wvmton *7-M* Cadettes Visit Rockwood Center Cadette Girl Scout Troop 502 of Rappahannock left Friday, February 17, for a new weekend camping adventure. We went to Rockwood National Girl Scout Center in Potomac, Md. for a wider opportunity called ‘‘Round The World In 66 Hours.” According to a report by Lynne Jones of Sperryville, "Our Troop slept in a cabin called Tall Timbers which had bunk beds and two wood stoves. rrc naa speakers who had visited other countries through the American Field Service or the Experiment in International Living. Some of those who spoke had been born in another country and had come here through these organizations. They talked and showed slides about Belgium, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Peru and Malaysia and showed pictures of their adopted “families.” “We met Girl Scouts from Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and South Carolina. We unexpectedly met them again Sunday after we left when we toured the museum of African Arts. Mrs. Barbara Dennis went as a chaperone with our leader, Mrs. Pat Helmer. Lynne Jones House Plant Course Mason Hutcheson, Extension Agent in Culpeper, will teach a class on the care of house plants March 1, 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church Educational Building, Washington, Virginia. Mr. Hutcheson has had a great deal of experience with plants and has a greenhouse of his own. Make it a point to attend the program before you fertilize, repot, and propagate your plants this spring. This class is being sponsored by the Rappahannock County Extension Homemakers and is open to all county residents. +-t—h+ Two rather dense landli&bers at sea for the first tttfe, were looking out over the mighty ocean. Said one, “That’s the most water I ever saw.” The other replied: “Yeah, and that’s just the top of it.” Rappahannock News, Washington, Va. Thursday, February 23,1978 Rappahannock Mutual (Continued from Page 1) of George K. Miller who still lives on the farm and is a current director of the insurance company. Founder Middleton Miller also has a grandson, C. J. “Jack” Miller, Jr., on the company’s board of directors. Jack Miller was raised at “The Maples”, which was built by Middleton Miller about 1850 on part of the first farm owned by Henry Miller, the pioneer. It is presently occupied by another descendent of the first Henry Miller, Newbill Miller and his family. Presidents of Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company since 1878 include L. R. Hudson, Wade H. Massie, Wade H. Massie, Jr. and C. E. Johnson. Andrew Botts, F. B. Dudley, C. J. Miller, Jr., D. D. Miller, James Ashby and Carson Johnson have all served as secretary-treasurer. According to current president C. E. Johnson, company directors are selected from all over the county with every area represented on the Board. “We pay a lot of attention to the people who have policies,” said Johnson. “At least one of the directors knows everybody who has a Dolicv with ii« " Although dissatisfaction is the exception rather than the rule, not all of the company’s customers have stayed happy. In secretary Carson Johnson’s files is a letter dated 1931 that says “you can’t cancel my insurance. I don’t want it any longer.” But disgruntled policy holders have been few and far between. The company’s record of good business is best illustrated by customers like J. Stant Weaver. His family residence has been continuously insured by the “home town” company since his father Mark Weaver first took out a policy in 18%. Incidentally, the Weaver house was then insured for an assessed value of S187.50, hardly enough to reconstruct a good chicken house these days. The Millan house in Sperryville has been continuously insured since 18% and the Walter Rector house in the same community has been protected by Rappahannock Home Mutual since 1908. Carson Johnson explained that the little mutual company with its 400 policy holders is set up as a cooperative rather than money making venture. Assesments are figured so as to just about balance out losses with a little left over to go into a reserve fund, according to Johnson. As a little neighborhood company in the age of “bigger is better”, Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance is almost an anachronism. But it’s thriving and still meeting the needs of county residents as it did over 100 years ago. Federal & State Income Tax Service John J. Zunka - 635-3328 Warren Paint and Supph Co. ■115 E. Main SL Front Royal, Va. GETTHE k BEST OF OLD MAN WINTER! With Foam Insulation' Urea Formaldehyde •It Will Cut Your Fuel Costs •More Efficient Than Conventional Insulation •Leaves No Gaps, Fills Every Nook and Cranny •Ideal tor Re-insulating Older Homes Blown Collulose Also Avallabls FOR A FREE ESTIMATE, CALL: PIEDMONT INSULATION V^Call Collect 347-9474 or 937-4765 J Total Cadillac Value. It explains a lot of things. 1978 Cadillac Coupe deVille It's the value inherent in every Cadillac... when you buy it... when you drive it... and when you trade it. Large selection of new Cadillacs on hand Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC-Buick, Inc. Open 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Also by appointment 249 Madison Road Orange, Va. 22960 Bus. 672-3700 or 672- 4242 MARSHALL LONG, JR. Culpeper Representative 825-6073 Largest selection of used cars in the area—over 70!

Around Washington Trenton Burke of Culpeper was a Wednesday luncheon guest of his mother, Mrs. Guy Burke. Mrs. W. C. Campbell and C. Jack Miller spent Monday afternoon visiting Mrs. Campbell’s sister, Mrs. C. H. White, in Linden. calling on Mrs. uaoe Burke Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ricketts, Penny and Michael. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy, Jr. and Missy of Sperryville were the Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulkner of Orange spent Sunday with Mrs. W. M. Fletcher. Mrs. Reva Heyl of Warrenton was a Sunday guest of Mrs. J. M. Lillard. Miss Becky Edmonds of Front Royal called on Mrs. Lillard Sunday evening. Mrs. Henry Miller of Luray visited Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett on Sunday. W. F. Moffett III, Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett of New York visited the Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Buxton on Sunday in Sleepy Hollow Manor Nursing Home in Annandale. Bill Hawkins of Alexandria visited his uncle, Stant Weaver, for a while on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda of Fairfax spent Sunday with Mr. Weaver and dined with him. The Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke included Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Burke of Warrenton. Among their Monday afternoon luncheon guests were Elmer Metzger and Mrs. John Metzger of Lorton, and Mrs. Stephen Osborn and Stevie and Miss Dawn Metzger of Woodbridge. On Saturday evening. Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett had as their dinner guests at The Inn at Washington Mr. afid Mrs. Page Moffett of New York City and W. F. Moffett III. Mrs. Ruth C. Eastham returned home on Monday from Culpeper Memorial Hospital wh^Te she had been a patient for kwo weeks. RCHS Parent Conference Rappahannock County High School will hold ParentTeacher Conference evening Monday, February 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parents are cordially invited to attend this conference. Refreshments will be served in the library. Life's no resting, but a moving; Let thy life be deed on deed. Maddox Funeral Home Serving Since 1908 105 W. Main St. Phone Front Royal, Va. 703-635-2773 OFFICIALVOTING INFORMATION The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote. If you are currently living in Rappahannock County and you have moved your place of residence, either within the city (or county) or from another Virginia city or county, you must contact your General Registrar at the address shown below on Thursday between the hours of 8 a.m. • 12 noon -1 p.m. - 5 p.m., on or before April 1, 1978, to change your voting registration to your current place of residence or you may not be qualified to vote in the May 2,1978 Councilmanic Elections. Only those persons who moved their residence between November 8, 1977 and May 2, 1978 may be permitted to return to their former precinct to vote, provided that their registration has not been transferred or stricken pursuant to Section 24.1-46 or purged pursuant to Section 24.1-59 or 24.1 -60 of the Code of Virginia. Mary U. Cleverley General Registrar Court House 675-3739 By RAPOW1NGS Agriculture EunniM Agrnt Nature gives many gifts which not only brings beauty to life, but can help fight the battle of the rising cost of energy. Proper use of plantings such as trees and shrubs can have a dramatic effect on heating and cooling the home. By providing windbreaks of evergreens on the northern and western sides of a house and leaving the southern side exposed, cold winter winds can be blocked and the sun from the south can help warm the home. By planting decidious trees those which lose their leaves each fall on the south side of the home, the sun will provide warmth in the winter months when the leaves are gone and will help cool the home and surrounding area during the hot summer months thus reducing the need for heating and air conditioning. The coldest winds normally come from the north, northeast and northwest. A ViewtownCastleton Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dodson are spending the winter in Astor, Fla. Mrs. Ethel Hitt has returned to the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eckardt, after being a patient of the Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. Mrs. Gladys Dodson and Mrs. Shirley Dodson were the Wednesday guests of Mrs. Eckardt and Mrs. Hitt. Mr. and Mrs. Gene M. Dodson are spending two weeks in Florida and will be visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dodson. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bailey on Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Womack and Wendy of Lanham, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Compton, Angie, Joy, and Kenny of Rixeyville. Veterans ’ Edwin L. Pomeroy, Veterans’ Claims Agent for the Commonwealth of Virginia, who made visits to the Rappahannock County Court House at Washington every first and third Monday afternoons, said that he will have to give up these visits until further notice from the Roanoke office. The Front Royal office is open daily, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and they will be glad to help anyone in matters connected with veterans affairs. Subscribe TODAY to the only newspaper dedicated to reporting on the news and people of Rappahannock County Rappahannock ^fcrna Subscription Rates: Rappahannock and $^00 Adjoining ( ountie* EUe where in the U. S. ^6 pCF per yr. L»e this coupon to order your subscription. Fill out and mail to: <\app;ikuimu*k Mourn F. O. Bo* 38 Washington, Virginia 22747 ( I New I ) Renewal ) !Name _ Add reus _ CityStale-Zip— planting of evergreen trees and shrubs in the form of a high hedge or a mass grouping can help guide the winter winds around the home. Tests have shown that if the windbreak reduces the wind from 12 to 3 miles per hour at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, it will take only half the amount of fuel to heat the house. In other tests, the use of trees and shrubs as windbreaks accounted for a saving of 10 per cent in fuel bills over the entire winter. Tall needle evergreens suitable for a windbreak include white pines, hemlock, and spruce. A cluster type planting or a staggered double row is more effective than a single row. On hot summer days trees are nature’s air conditioners and can reduce the expensive energy a mechanical air conditioner must consume. Shade trees should be planted on the south and west sides of a building to do the best job of cooling. Decidious shade trees come into leaf in late spring when the da'ly temperature begins to climb. All summer long they intercept and absorb the sun’s heat at the same time transpiring cooling water. Thus, properly shaded houses have little need for costly air conditioning. In the spring, fall and winter the trees shading the house will not interfer with the sun which at that time sets in the southwest. Moreover by use of trees which shed their leaves the sun will be certain to shine on the property during the cold season when the house needs all of the natural warmth it can get. COMING AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES: Northern Virginia Forage Conference: Thursday, March 4, Middleburg. Second Performance Tested Bull Sale: Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises, Saturday, March 10, 12:00 noon, SO Bulls selling. Horsemen’s Short Course: March 9-11, at V.P.l. Beef Cow-Calf Producers Short Course: At V.P.L, March 21-23. Boston News By MRS. MARIE ATKINS About 60 people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan on Feb. 12 in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Duncan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. William Hawkins of Alexandria and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins and Wanda of Culpeper were among the Hawkins’ children who were present. Oscar Jenkins has returned home following a stay in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Peyton and family were Saturday supper guests of Mrs. W. S. Peyton. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyd and daughters were Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Sarah Coates in Madison. Mrs. George Johnston has returned home following a visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. B. Carter, in Front Royal while Mr. Carter was a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. > Roy Sisk is a patient in University Hospital in Charlottesville and was visited Friday by Mrs. Clarence W. Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Bemie Jenkins. Harold Frazier was a Sunday overnight guest of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville, who accompanied him home Monday afternoon. Mrs. George Butler, Sr., honored her husband on his 79th birthday Sunday with a party. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Butler and Susan of Annandale, William Hawkins of Alexandria, George Butler, Jr., Mrs. Elaine Timmons, Lisa and Brian, and Mr. and Mrs. News From Flint Hill Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane of Lanham, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady, Jr., were guests of Mrs. M. H. Brady on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Smoot and Lisa of Culpeper were Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Smoot. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot were hosts for a turkey dinner. Among their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smoot of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot, Jr., Scotty and Dasha of Front Royal, and Mr. and Mrs. James Bywaters and Jimmy. Arriving Saturday to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wade, Kelly and Kevin of Chantilly, Mrs. Linda Haney and Sharon and Ned Pierpoint, all of Alexandria. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch and family were Miss Molly Dennis of Castleton, Miss Holly Holbik of Vienna and Mrs. Debbie Wimmer of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker arrived home Sunday following a week long trip to Florida. They spent much of the trip in Daytona and Orlando. On Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Walker visited their son and daughter, Doug and Joyce Walker, in Falls Church. NOTICE Application deadline for the 1978 fallPRACTICAL NURSING CLASS at Piedmont Technical Education Center is March 15, 1978. Application forms and information may be obtained by calling825-0476. Buddy Thornhill, all of Culpeper, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Butler, Carolyn, Angie and Tammy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins, Mrs. Cary Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Butler, Paula, Natalie and Paul F. LCP Paul S. Fincham of Camp LeJeune, N.C., is on a ten day leave, being called here by the death of his grandmother, Mrs. Blanch Fincham. Mrs. Russell Deane has returned home after being a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital following surgery on a broken leg. The Slate Mills Baptist Church WMU met with Mrs. Irvin L. Kenyon on Wednesday evening. I—————— Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill, Mary and Linda were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter and Holly of Brightwood, Mrs. Edna 1. Payne of Woodville, and Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston. Cpl. Bruce Cave, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave,^ who has been stationed with * the U.S. Marine Corps in Camp LeJeune, N.C., has been transferred to Okinawa. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dennis of Alexandria were Sunday visitors of the Rev. W. B. Dennis. Robert Thornhill and son, Robbie, of Vienna were Monday breakfast guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill. ffinaj tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service " PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS NOTICE TO BUILDING CONTRACTORS The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County is receiving bids for the following materials and labor for improvements in the furnace room in the County Jail: Construct a 2-hour rated masonry partition with close fitting fire door to replace existing partition and door enclosing the furnace. Said partition and door shall conform to minimum requirements of the BOCA Basic Building Code for the intended application. Provide materials and labor for outside air supply to furnace room through an outside wall vent (vent to be installed shall be furnished by contractee). Bids will be accepted through close of business on March 10, 1978 at the county Clerk’s office. For further information contact F. M. Baumgardner on the second floor of the Rappahannock National Bank or call 675-3230. Special Notice To Users Of IRON LUNGS, KIDNEY MACHINES And Other Life-Supporting Equipment If someone in your home depends on an iron-lung, dialysis (kidney) machine, oxygen concentrator, IPP (intermittent positive pressure) breathing machine, or any other electrically-operated, life-sustaining device, please call the Potomac Edison Company office serving your location. Power shut offs possible While we already have records of such customers, we want to be sure they are up to date so that we can take further steps to minimize the effect of planned interruptions in electric service to such patients. And planned interruptions in the near future are a real possibility because the prolonged miners' strike is resulting in a serious depletion of coal supplies at our generating stations. Act now! If someone in your home depends on an electricallyoperated, life-support device, please let us know. Call the Potomac Edison office serving your location. Potomac Edison Part of the Allegheny Power System

High School . Available -wi icuuns, many adults have been unable to complete a regular high school program of instruction. However, a person can make considerable educational progress through a variety of experiences encountered in ' 7 everyday life. It is the purpose of the General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program to provide a means by which such educational experiences can be evaluated and recognized. The GED Tests K provide persons with the opportunity of earning a high school equivalency diploma or certificate, making it possible for them to quality for certain jobs, to gain promotions, and to pursue higher educational or other personal goals. High school equivalency diplomas or certificate! issued by Virginia Depart ment of Education on th< basis of satisfactory GED test scores are official documents and are nearly always accepted in the same manner as regular high school diplomas for meeting high school graduation requirements for employment and admission to apprentice and other training programs. In addition, most colleges and universities have incorporated standards into their admissions policies for accepting GED test scores in lieu of complete high school transcripts. Classes are conducted at Piedmont Technical Education Center every Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. GED tests are given monthly. LITTLE ANTIETAM FARM POLLED HEREFORDS OF PROVEN QUALITY 2ND PURPLE & GOLD SALE SAT., MARCH 4,1978 - 1 P.M. 10 Top Breeding Age Bulls - Weighed and Graded by Dr. Eller of VPI 10 Cows With Calves By Top Bulls, Including BT Advancer 224G 17 Cows Bred to Triumphant and Other Top Little Antietam Farm Sires 21 Heifers Bred to BT Advancer 224G 27 Open Yearling Heifers, Including Top Show Prospects 85 REGISTERED 10TS-95 REGISTERED HEAD PLUS 8 QUALITY PUREBRED YEARLING STEERS Sale at Farmer's Livestock Exchange On Rt. 40A at Boonsboro, Md. Robert C. MuHendore, Auctioneer For Catalogues and Information, Call (301) 432-5659 or (301) 320-5318 Dispersal Auction Farm Equipment & Livestock Sat., Feb. 25th-10 A.M. RAIN OR SHINE Riverside Farm, *Rt'. 625 between Jeffersonton, Va. and RixeyvWa, Va. - 34 Head Angus Cows 12 Small Calves 1 Angus Bull 7 Angus Heifers, app. 700 lb. 18 Steer calves, app. 400 lb. (Angus) 13 Heifer calves, app. 400 lb. (Angus) App 2000 bales Orchard grass hay App. 30 Barrens ear corn 1972 Ford 1 ton truck with grain & cattle body (26,000 miles) 4000 Ford tractor (Diesel) H 50 John Deere tractor with front end loader & 3 pt. hitch Ford U 501 mower. Ford H 530 hay baler with kicker. 2 row com planter (3 pt. hitch) Hay & grain elevator 3 Pt. hitch Boom 3 Pt. hitch 2 bottom plow 14” 3 Pt. hitch single bottom plow 16” 3 Pt. hitch rear mount scoop 3 Hay wagons 9 Spout drill New Holland 404 Hay Crimper Farm hand silage wagon 2-3 pt hitch Cultivators Small trailer type manure spreader Lime spreader John Deere ensilage chopper 2 wheel farm trailer Corn picker Ford Hay rake 2 Horse drawn corn cutters Old dump hay rake Several spike tooth harrows Lot odd horse drawn equipment 6 ft. pull type disc 2 cut off saws Clod buster Ford post hole digger 5’ rotary cutter 2 horse wagon Feed grinder Lot horse harness, saddles, etc. Corn sheller & chopper 100gal. iron pot 1 anvil 3 pt. Hitch seeder Ford pully^ Lot fence|>ost 1 Ton chain horst 2 chainsaws Bench vice Lot rakes, shovels, picks, etc. Lot hand shop tools Lot carpenter tools Elec, cords, etc Antique hay cutter & other antique tools Lot misc household furniture, some antique Wood cook stove Lot misc. items normally found on farm. From Warren ton, Va., Remington, Va. areas take Rt. 29 to Remington, Va. West on Rt. 651 app. 5 mi. to Rt. 621, 2 ml. to Rt. 626, app. 2 mi. to auction on left, from Washington, Va. area take Rt. 211 East to Rt 229 to Rt 640, follow auction signs. OWNER 0. E. "Tom” Simms Tsrms: Cash Lunch "'“wassT*** Partlow Luther Taylor Partlow, 66, of Salt Lake City, Utah, died Wednesday, February 15, 1978, at his home. Services were conducted Friday in Salt Lake City by Bishop James O. Mason and on Saturday from the Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah by the Rev. Kitts of Fincham Funeral services for Blanche Richards Fincham of Woodville were conducted Sunday from the Geest Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper by the Rev. Percy Bane. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Fincham died Friday, February 17, 1978 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Fincham of Slate Mills. A native of Madison County, she was the widow of Rannie Fincham. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Fincham of Slate Mills, Mrs. Annie Ruth Fincham of Boston and Mrs. Dolly Lamb of Reva Park; one son, John Henry Fincham of Woodville; •nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and a sister, Mrs. Novella Horton of Culpeper. Duncan William Anderson Duncan, 75, of Payson, Arizona, died Wednesday, February 15, 1978. Following services at his home in Payson on Thursday, his remains were interred in the Duncan family lot in the Amissville Baptist Church cemetery on Monday. The Rev. Joseph S. Stirman, Jr. was in charge of the committal service. Born in Olive, Va., Mr. Duncan spent most of his early life in Amissville. He was the son of the late William E. Duncan and the late Mary Milton Anderson of Amissville. The late Mrs. Mayme Latham Duncan of Amissville was his stepmother. He is survived by a sister, tors. Mary Louise Spear of Stanton, Calif.; and a brother, Woodrow Wilson Duncan of Lakeland, Fla. f FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Rt. 55/709, Marshall 364-1566 REGULAR TUESDAY SALE State Graded Fat Cattle Sale 1st & 3rd Tues. of Every Month Truro Episcopal Church Burial was in the E.U.B Church cemetery ii Shenandoah. Mr. Partlow was born Jul; 2, 1912, in Washington, Va. the son of the late Daisie Fo: and Luther Taylor Partlow He was a 1934 graduate o VPI and was married t< Virginia Plough Lester o Shenandoah who pre deceased him. He was a retired Ciyi computer manager with i government career spanning 34 years. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the 80th Infantry under General Patton and was twice decorated with the Bronze Star and Oak Leaf Cluster. The last year and a half ol his life he spent as a volunteer in the Veteran’s Hospital pharmacy in Salt Lake City. Surviving Mr. Partlow are a son, Dr. Lester Martin Partlow and four grandchildren, all of Salt Lake City; and a sister, Mrs. Fravel Blades of Venice, Fla. Varner Graveside services for Bernard Marshall Varner, 74, of Sperryville were held yesterday, Wednesday, in Woodville Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Ronald Wiley. Mr. Varner died Sunday, February 19, 1978, in University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, following several weeks of illness. The son of the late Charles W. and Nannie Edwards Varner, he was a lifelong resident of Rappahannock County. He was an electric and plumping contractor and a member of Washington Lodge 78 AF-AM. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Louise Schaefer Varner. Pallbearers were Nelson Nethers, A. H. Buckner III, J. W. Fletcher, W. H. Lyne, H. B. Wood, Jr., and Frank Hume. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be sent to the Sperryville Rescue Squad. Dodson James Arnold Dodson, 68, of Sperryville died Thursday, Feb. 16, 1978 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by the Rev. Ronald Wiley from the Clore Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper with burial following in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper. A native of Rappahannock County, Mr. Dodson was the son of the late William Booton and Monia V. Berry Dodson. He was a retired employee of FMC in Front Royal. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Annie Mae Woodard Dodson; two sisters, Mrs. Netus Brown of Sperryville and Mrs. Elmer Bowling of Fredericksburg; and two brothers, Charles B. Dodson of Sperryville and Woodrow W. Dodson of Cottage City, Md. Public Auction Of Valuable Real Estate Located in Rappahannock County, Virginia, eastern side of State Secondary Route No. 681, adjoining Shenandoah National Park; Pursuant to and by virtua of a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, made and entered on the 25th day of January, 1978, In the Partition Suit therein pending under the style of Florlne M. Jenkins, at als, vs. Ross Junior Turley, et als (Chancery No. 2829), T. C. Las, Jr., the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at Public Auction to the highest bidder, At the Front Door of the Court House, Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia Saturday, February 25,1978 at 11:00 a.m. (E.S.T.) That certain tract or parcel of land containing 5.1376 acres per plat and survey of John R Hudson, r., CLS, dated January 27, 1978, Hawthorne Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, and beina the remainder of the real estate acquired by Charlie (a/k/a Charles) Dinsey Jenkins from W Booten Jenkins, et ux, by deed dated May 10, 1927, and recorded in Deed Book 34, page 179, of the Clerk's Office of Rappahannock County, Virginia Sals on the Above Real Estate shall be subject to the approval and confirmation of the Court. Tsrms of Sals: Cash. 10% of Iho purchase pries on ths day of sals to bs paid by ths successful bidder and the balance In cash on or before ten (10) days after the date of the sale, during which time the purchasers will be allowed to examine title to said real estate. In the event of resale, the 10% deposit paid by the defaulting purchaser shall be retained by the Court as liquidated damages. T. C. LEA, JR. Special Commissioner i (703)825-6000 Culpeper, Virginia NOTE: Plat and Survey Furnished on Request Rappahannock New*, Washington, Va. Thursday, February 23,1978 7 Thomas V. Williams and wife to George Edward Williams, V* interest in 16 acres; Wakefield District, i $6000. Gift. Thomas V. Williams and r wife to Thomas V. Williams Jr., one-sixth interest in 2.01 acres; Wakefield District. $6000. Gift. f Oscar Lindgren and wife to i Nationwide Pentecostal ' Evangelistic Association, 9.05 acres; Hampton District. $18,000. Paul Frank Brown and wife to Lester W. Deal and wife, .97 acres; Piedmont District. $500. Frank M. Lile and wife to Frances Riley, lot 2, block 3, section 4, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates; Wakefield District. $200. Olive S. Springfield and husband to Judy M. Word, 3.789 acres; Stonewall District. $34,500. Frederick T. Ordway and wife to Gabriella M. Corti, 25.621 acres; Hawthorne District. $20,000. Robert O. Bridges and wife to Franklin S. Wood and wife, 37.5510 acres; Hampton District. $69,600. Rosie L. Hitt and others to Robert A. Duxbury and wife, 1.37 acres and right of way; Jackson District. $753.50. Charles E. Bowen and wife to Sidney Mank, 1.03 acres; Hampton District. $8500. Sidney Mank and wife to Charles E. Sutphin, 1.03 acres; Hampton District. $10,000. H. Leona King to Reginald Lee Clatterbuck, tract 2— 6.87 acres, tract 3— Jackson District. $11,000. Lucy S. Triplett and husband to William F. Lee, 35.8532 acres; Hampton District. $39,438. Mazie W. Williams to Larry Allen Williams, Lot 2, .4000 acres; Wakefield District. $500. Helen L. Howard and others to Charles A. Coutu and wife, lot 8, section 2, Greenwich Gardens; Jackson District. $7800. Beekeepers Hold Banquet Forty-nine beekeepers from five counties enjoyed their annual banquet prepared by the ladies of the Burnt Tree Grange Hall at Radiant, Madison County on Thursday, February 9. 1978 Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association officers are John A. McGrath, Rixeyville, President; Vice-President, James Seymore, Woodberry Forest; Secretary, John Amberson, Castleton; and I-— Treasurer, Raymond Johnson, Woodville. Directors representing the five counties are: Rappahannock, Franklin A. Hume; Culpeper, Mrs. Maynard Hoffman; Madison, James Seymore; Orange, Tommy Ragsdale; and Louisa has yet to appoint one. Any interested beekeeper not a member contact the treasurer, Raymond Johnson at 987-8685. FOR SALE The Rappahannock County School Board offers the following vehicles for sale by sealed bid 1957 Chevrolet car 0 2 -1962 International School Bus, 6-cylinder, 66 passenger # 20 • 1965 Ford School Bus V-8,66 passenger These vehicles can be seen at the School Bus Shop between the hours of 8:30 A. M. and 3:00 P. A/f. Send all sealed bids to Rappahannock County School Board - Sperryville, VA 22740. The SCw°°/, B°ard reserves the right to reject any a! ^'dS Bids must be submitted by noon March 13. Hector J. Rodriguez and wife to Darrel W. Darner, 5.02 acres; Wakefield district. $12,000. Jon B. Morgan to Arthur Lynn Murray and wife, 43.5 acres; Stonewall District. $100,000. Ingelow J. Kime and wife to Robert L. Kietz and wife, 18.1869 acres; Jackson District. $20,700. Earl R. Yancey and wife to Herbert F. Hawkins and wife, 3 acres; Jackson District. $3000. Complete “On the Farm” TIRE SERVICE Largest Stock of Tires in Northern Virginia ROSSON &TROILO Brandy Station 825-3722 UNIROYAL NOTICE TO HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be accepted in the County Clerk’s Office through the close of business on March 1, 1978 for the following materials and installation in the basement of the County Court House in Washington, Virginia. Install new furnace burner complete to replace existing burner. Install new60A 220/240V subpanel to replace existing 110V subpanel now providing service to burner and miscellaneous 110V circiyt. Lowest qualified bidder will be selected on March 2,1978 For further information contact I . ,A. Baumgardner, upstairs in the Rappahannock National Bank Building, Washington, Virginia or telephone ($753230. ! HORSE & TACK TRADEBS’CORNER : LOUDOUN TIMES-MIRROR 703-777-1111 | (LEESBURG) For as little as $5.50 your ad will appear in ALL THREE of these newspapers! RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS 703-675-3349 (WASHINGTON, VA) FAUQUIER DEMOCRAT 703-347-4222 (WARRENTON) HORSES FOR SALE GENTLE RIDING HORSES, large selection Also good used English and Western tack Orchard Hill Stables, near Middleburg. Va 703-554-8255 CLABBER BULLET - 16 hands o gray heavily muscled siring 80% k gray toals $200 tor registered n $150 tor grade Call P J or Deb k bie Shadyac 703-361 5485, of X fice 703-754-781 1 IPONIES FOR SALE - ■ DARK BAY PONY, 12 1,6 years old Goes in snattle, shown and always in ribbons Jumps 2 feet and 6 inches to 3 feet easily 100% sound and gentle Child ( outgrown Phone 703-347-3711 after 6pm \ MISC. WANTED WANTED A TEASER (or several months Musi tease well Call . 703-347 ( 141 t- ' ' ' « INSTRUCTION s RIDING LESSONS Private ana Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3012 or 777-3279 Horsemanship Career Training Meredith Manor Call free 1-X00-624-1920 AIS INTERSTATE HORSE AND PONY SALE Saturday, March 18, 1978 7:30 pm. Fauquier Livestock Exchange Marshall, Va. Catalog sales - all breeds and types. For show, hunt and pleasure, green and made. Breeding stock and young prospects. English and Western. Consignments close March 1st. Cataloging fee $15 per animal; $25 with Reserve. For further information Call 703-364-2814 or 703-347-0819. vw vw STUD SERVICES SLUE BOY II (by Baghdad-Avila) Vision of Baghdad (by Abdul - Wars Vision) Sink Not Sunk (by Saggy Grit) Rob Roy II Stables Courtland Farm Rt 15. Aldie 703-777 5193 HORSES & PONIES WANTED WANTED TO BUY HORSES, PONIES, COLTS, SADDLES. BRIDLES, ETC. Orchard HNI Stables 703-554-8255 BARN CONSTRUCTION -— . 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Davis Advises Planners (Continued from Page 1) if we limited subdividing to that (the second) purpose alone, I’d be happy,” Davis commented. In view of the state’s policy of preserving agricultural and forestal land and enterprises, Davis said the county may be able to enact a “very definite, 100 per cent prohibition against subdividing in the development sense on agricultural land.” He warned that if action wasn’t taken soon to combat the disappearance of agricultural land to nonagricultural uses "eventually, you’re going to fly over in an airplane and look down and we’re going to be just another hot spot on the East Coast.” Davis noted that restrictions on the development of agricultural land could be viewed from a positive standpoint as a means of encouraging agriculture rather than preventing outside development. New Setback Requirements In the ordinance revisions, Davis suggested that zoning designations include agriculture, forestry conservation, residential (based on an inventory of existing uses), business, commercial and a “floating" recreation district. “I think we’re going to have to do some redefining of (what constitutes) floodplain" and use setback requirements to strengthen controls on development in floodplain areas, said Davis. Setback requirements should be primarily addressed to floodplains, rivers and streams—not highways, he said. “I think we’ve got all the highways in the county as wide as we need to have them,” Davis added. Setback requirements from waterways and flood plains are legitimate areas for county control, he continued. “You don’t need a lot of expert testimony to prove that protecting rivers and streams from pollution is directly related to health and welfare,” Davis said. He added that any water course^-no matter how tiny the trickle of flow—should be detected by setback requirements on development. Floating Rec Zone Returning to his suggestion on a floating zone for commercial and public outdoor recreation, Davis said this zone should be geared to policies of the state for open air recreation. “What could be one of the greatest assets of Rappahannock County is the proper use of outdoor recreation,” he maintained. Recreational uses don’t close off future agricultural development and “don’t clutter up the surface of the land to the extent that it would be difficult to restore to agricultural use.” Davis said. Using a floating recreational zone rather than outlining specific areas for recreational use on a map also would prevent inflated price tags on recreationally designated property, according to Davis. “I very strongly recommend that there be no uses except for agricultural purposes allowed on agricultural land,’’ the Commonwealth’s Attorney continued. All other uses, he advised, should be controlled by rezoning and conditional or renewable permits. Davis maintained that the county would have more discretionary power if the permits were issued by the board of Supervisors rather than the Board of Zoning Appeals. Virginia courts proceed under the “Dillon Rule,” Davis noted, and accordingly, authority is delegated from the state to the local legislative body, in this case, the Board of Supervisors. “It stops there,” Davis said. “The county can’t delegate that authority to any administrative body or agency...The local governing body has implied powers to carry out the intent of legislation. Administrative agencies have no such implied powers...That’s why special use permits denied by the Board of Zoning Appeals have been overturned by the courts while the same permits denied by the Board of Supervisors have been upheld. If these things aren’t taken into consideration, then we’re in trouble,” he warned. Trailer Parka Davis also said that ordinance revisions should include redefinition of what constitutes a trailer park. “The minimum size in the ordinance is much too large,” he insisted. "It’s now 25 acres. If five acres will suffice, why take an extra 20 acres of land out of agricultural use?” The same principal—why use 25 when five will do—applies to housing, continued Davis. He added that small lot development should be "scattered at random” over the county rather than clustered. "Any preconceived notice we might have had in the past, the best thing we can do is forget them,” Davis commented. He advised against pushing immediately for any new zoning * or subdivision regulations. “The last hearing divided the county,” Davis maintained, apparently in reference to the BZA’s meetings on the ski area’s special use permit application. “It has become a very serious political issue.” He told the Planners that the ordinance revisions were going to cost the county some money. The necessary maps should be drawn on the basis of site inspections, maintained Davis No two tracts of land are alike he said, and so should be evaluated by an expert. Differences in zoning designations between adjoining properties must not be discriminatory but should reflect differences in topography. Davis said that he’d talked with county engineer Fanning Baumgardner about getting maps up to scale and developing overlays. Davis said Baumgardner had agreed to do the work at a "very reasonable basis...but if he needs help, it must be professional.” “If the maps aren’t done accurately and properly, then we might as well not do them at all.” he advised. The Planners agreed to include funds for maps in the budget they will present to the Supervisors for the coming year. i\appaliamu!ck Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. RATES: $2.00 for the first 20 words, 10c for each additional word. Box numbers, $1.00 additional. Classified Ads "*■ I" .^ MISC FOR SALE l. . ■... J FOR SALE: BlacKstone washer and dryer. 675-3623. 12f23pd FOR SALE: 2 Andersen basement windows—$20 each. 675-3420. 13f23 FOR SALE: Two 4 ft. primed bifold panel doors in jamb with trin*—$75 each. 675-3420. 13f23 DOE SALE: Washington, Va., log cabin in center of town. Needs complete restoration. $15,000 675 3420. 29f23 FREEZING IN FEBRUARY? Come by Jim Carpenter Co. and save your hard earned dollars on spring fix-up and repafr items: 240-lb. Asphalt Seal Tab Roofing, $6.50 bdle.; 29 guage Galv., 26 cents sq. ft., 019 gauge Alum. Roofing, 28 cents sq ft.; 90 lb. Asphalt Roll Roofing, $7.95 roll; 5-gal. Roof Coating, $6.95 For all your winter remodelling projects, stop by or call COLLECT 948 5841, Jim Carpenter Co., Rte 29S, Madison, Va _13f23 HAY for Sale. Call 675 3566 or 675 3610, nights. 13tf FOR SALE: V2, AND '/» Simmental bulls and limited number of Simmental heifers. Will hold for spring delivery. Also, two 3/4 Chianina-Vi Angus bulls Phone 743 6304, Luray, after 6 00 Trio Farms, John (Buddy) Burner. 11ml6pd WASHERS—guaranteed six months, $85 up. Dryer—$89 up. Buy sell trade Good household furnishings. Open 1 to 5 p m Poor Boys, 1099, N Royal Ave , Front Royal 636 2178 13 + FOR SALE: 6 full grown young turkeys and 20 ducks. Contact Woodrow Coughlin, 987 8805 13 + BAIBWIN A* Otar Fans in* Best Prices in Are* DUKE L. SHAVIB PIANO CO. 1202 N. to* A* Front Royd, Va. BEANY ELECTRONICS •Admiral & Philco TV’s and Appliances! •President and Cobra CB’s! Ask about our toy-sway plan and financing I 209 East 6th St Front Royal 635-3227 END OF SEASON DISCOUNT 25% off! WOOD STOVES Thermo-Control Stovos Nine models to choose from including fireplace model Altsmat# Hsating Systems Co. Ettortdgo industrial Parit (in the Culpeper Public Storage Building ott Lover s Lane in Culpeper ) Opon Mon. - Sat.: B a.m. - 5 p.m. 825-1373 825-2005 987-8719 f MISC. FOR SALE FOR SALE: Antique (Round Oak) cook range, needs some repair. $25. Wood cut off saw and 16 foot belt. $40. Will be at my farm on Saturdays Rt. 729 near Ben Venue-or phone 804293-4563. Charlottesville, Va. 13ml FOR SALE: 8 week old pigs. 987 8192 11 + All types of design BOOKS for the artist, craftsman and hobbyist are at the Rush River Company, Washington, Va. FREE TO GOOD HOME—mixed black and tan puppies 12 weeks old 6 males, 1 female. Call 675-3677 anytime. _ PERSONAL In memory of Robertson Cindy Timbers who departed this life on February 20, 1952. February 20 will always bring sad tears for our papa that's gone to rest But God knew how he had suffered and he knew what was best He also knew the pain was much more than he could bear. That's how I know he will see to it that you will have a happy birthday up there Your granddaughter and great-grandchildren 21 + pd We would like to say thanks to Dr Martin, Dr. Poole, the nurses, relatives, friends, and neighbors for all the kindness shown my mom and me while Dad, Oscar Jenkins, was a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital and since his return home Deepest appreciation to his dear pastor, the Rev Percy Bane, Mrs. Bane and Nina Jenkins for the beautiful flowers and Rev. Bane's overnight visits with Dad Thanks to our sister and daughter in law, Eleanor Jenkins, for doing so much in this time of need May God bless you all Mom (Mrs. Oscar Jenkins) and Ruby Wharton 21+pd I want to thank all my relatives, friends and the Rev David Moore for their prayers, visits, calls, cards, and flowers during my recent stay in the Culpeper Memorial Hospital Ruth C Eastham 21 + gTd BROWN BAPTIST CHURCH welcomes you to services each week. Sunday School 10 am.; morning service 11 a m.; Sunday night service 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7:30 p.m Independent, fundamental, soul winning church. For bus service call Pastor John K. 1 Burke Jr 675 3662 2Vtf FISH—A Christian service organization. Need help? Call 675 3523, 987 8291 or 937 4721 tf SHOOTING MATCH every ' Saturday, 12 30 pm.,/ Castleton Fire House grounds tfk - — - - ■ We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY C0RP. Phone 825-8383 Culpeper PERSONAL In loving memory of our daughter, sister and mother, Dorothy Lou Poehler, who entered into eternal rest 3 years ago, March 1, 1975: Death is a heartache No one can heal. Memory is a treasure No one can steal. We cannot halt the hand of time Or live again our past. But within our hearts Live memories That will forever tast. Mother, Sisters, Brothers, Daughters and Sons 21+pd I want to take this op portunity to thank my friend* and relatives for their acts of kindness, flowers, cards, and visits during my illness. I love you—each and every one. Ora Cowgill 21 + pd DANCE PARTY this Saturday night, Feb. 25, at the Washington Community Center. 9-1. Live music with Warren and friends. S2. 21 + pd I HOM£A*D QUALITY speaks for itself! We offer: Fine antique restoration, handcrafted furniture, handpainted signs Distinctive kitchens, library units, bars Country Cup boards, Washington, Va 675 3294 stf GORE'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE. Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs P O Box 88, Sperryville, Va., 987 8748 tfk CHAIR BOTTOMS! UPHOLSTERY! Large or small jobs. Fabric, rush, cane and split oak bottoms Call Country Cupboards, Washington, Va 675 3294 5tf Planning on building, remodeling, or an addition? Call Jim's Construction for a free estimate 636 6249 5ml5 ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings, Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout, Roof repair Call Bill Starks, 675 3630, Washington, Va THURMON WHORTON, Flint Hill — Plumbing, Heating, Electrical work. 24 hour emergency service 675 3607. 5tf EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation 987 8928 tf SURSUM CORDA SCHOOL and DAY CARE CENTER, Washington, Va An approved, fully equipped center for children ages 3 and up. Open 6:45 a.m. 6:00 p.m., Mon Fri., all year round. Excellent care and learning opportunities for your child. Write to us or call 675 3237 days, or 675 3757 eves 18f23pd HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED SALES MAN, full time employment with local firm. Some leads furnished. For appointment call R Lee Payne & Son, 825 5645 20 m2 POSITION available for Volunteer Coordinator for Fauquier County working with senior citizens. Salary $8000. CETA Title VI eligibility requirements. Apply in person | Virginia Employment Com- j mission, 110 West Cameron | St., Culpeper. EOE. 20 + SALES AGENT WANTED We need a dynamic man or woman to sell our exclusive calendars and an extensive line of advertising specialties business 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 POSITIONS open at Powell s' Fort 4 H Camp from July 3 August 13 at Woodstock, Va. for Camp Coordinator, Recreation Leader, Crafts Instructor, Lifeguard, Nurse, Cook and assistant cooks Deadline for applications March 17, 1978 Call local V P l. Extension Office 675 3619 for information. EOE 20 WANTED: PEOPLE LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE til* Navy it looking for paopkr lo wrrk on aubmariora. you. and aurfarv •tiipa. Top benefiu. (arm traumi* Omal futurr For morr information Jack Hudson 124 E Main St Front Royal, Va 635 8933 Remodeling • Barns A Outbuildings •Free Estimates ALLAN COOMBS 675-3485 Licensed Contractor “Joe Williams™™1 General Contractor Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. “Quality” Second To None References 703-635-5903 EXPERIENCED MOTHER would like to care for your child in my home. Amissvllle. m 5128. 21 + WANTED: Yards to mow or clean; shrubbery trimmed, gardens cleaned, windows washed or painted. Call 987B170. 19m9 Fully furnished attractive onebedroom apartment available for short-term lease In Flint Hill. $125-month. Call (202) 442-2867 evenings and weekends. HOUSE to share for individual $75 plus utilities. Prefer nonsmoker and vegetarian. References required. 923-4472. 25 m2 ART GALLERY FRAME SHOP located in Middleburg, Va $5,000 plus inventory. Willing to train. Owners moving. Contact the Nonesuch Gallery at 487 6754. 5AM FRE SPRING BARGAIN! Only $828 per acre for 215 acre tract with rest or able old, i large home, bam, streams, road frontage, woods, hay1 and com fields. Should seH before snow melts! FARMETTE of nearly 10 ac long road frontage, fenced level field, old home, bam, sheds, needs fixing up. $45,000 VICTORIAN home with 2 nice acres in village of Washington, $75,000. RIVER FRONT TRACTS with Ml VIEWS! Rappahannock and Thornton Rivers: 25 acres $35400. 50 acres with large bam-$98400, 136 acres with secluded pond and needy new log home-1205400. VICTORIAN home, canter had, restoration nearly complete, 7 acres, $54400 SECLUDED WOOOEO TRACTS, 13.5 acres $15400, 25 acres $25400 Others as low as $828 an acre. RAPP ALA CHIAN HOMES (703) 937-4388,675-3777 If No Ant: 347-19 Call 6753349 To Place Your Ad 147 ACRES LESSTHAN $680/AC RE RAPPAHANNOCK CO.—147 acres - 25 acres very steep with waterfall; 122 acres wooded w/streams. 100' frontage on US Rt. 522, approx. 6 miles south of Front Royal. Priced at approx. half the going rate for adjacent tracts in Rappahannock Co $99,000. Call Gary Olsen, HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES, 703/635-7157. PROPERTIES AVAILABLE Amiss villa—20 wooded acres; small stream • $22,500, cash preferred Nsar Washington and National Park—50 wooded acres $1100 par acra with seller financing A nature lover 's paradise1 —36 acres with bold stream and state road frontage Abundant wildlife Liberal terms $43,800. Madison County—49 57 wooded acres with stream and old four room house Seller guarantees access Only $700 per acre Naar Slate Mills—Better than new1 This modern rambler located in clean rural community allows a beautiful mountain view and many features including 4 bedrooms. 2 baths, living room, dining room and den on 10 fenced acres • $72,500. Joseph Nordone Associate Realtor 987-8891 W.H. LYNE REALTOR 987-8291 Rt. 1, Box 64 Washington, Va. 22747 m {Iraprrty <9ffrringa 2 acres near Amissville with nice 3 bedroom home with full basement and large barn.$51,500. , 25 acres on Rush River and near Shenandoah National Park with beautiful views. $1500 par acre. Ell—n M. Day Rmltor-arokf Washington, Va. 675-3400 67M496 Kacry SmlthgaO 837-5673 C: Aren News Noting that the county under current ordinances had controlled development on ag land by density requirements, Planner Newbill Miller asked Davis what density levels he suggested for an agricultural zone under the revised ordinances. “Eliminate density,” Davis answered. This was an option available, he explained, since it would be in accordance with the state policy of keeping agricultural land for agricultural purposes. Chairman Herbert Barksdale praised Davis for presenting his opinions on proposed ordinance revisions in "plain language...I don’t know if all the members will agree with you,” he added. “George, that’s an awful lot to think about,” commented Planner Walter Masterson. Sandy Stenglein of Rochester, N. Y. wa« the guest from Thursday until Monday of Martin OrfUa at the home of his mother, Mrs. Edwin Scroggins. R. A. Baines spent Monday and Tuesday visiting his father R. A. Baines, Sr. Mrs. Allie Baker and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Riddick in < Suffolk and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gurley in Virginia Beach. COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES, INC. Rappahannock Co. rural properties... Hike the mountain trails among 170 acresadjoining National Park. Prices start at$1,100.00 par acre with owner financing available. Build on one of three woodland parcels... 13 acres, 26, acres, 28 acres. Private homesites. 10 miles to Rt. 66 at Marshall. Prices start at $27,500.00 “Paddle your own canoe” in the swift flowing Thornton. Hike the banks of the Rush River. 35 acres of natural paradise with frontage on both rivers. Beautiful building sites. Old homesteadwith livable home in need of TLC. Convenient to Rt. 211. Only$90,000.00. Large Estate Horse farm with 17 room Main house, cottage, 24 stall barn, indoor riding ring. 134 acres of rolling land with majestic views. Stream fed lake, ponds, long road frontage...priced to sell.. $375,000.00. Owner financing available. IMPORTANT.. 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Pricing your property above the current market is the most damaging aspect of a slncara effort to sell 3 We can give your property the best exposure through our sales office, opan 7 days a weak, our advertising locally and in the Washington area and our growing list of qualified buyers. 4. We qualify potential buyers first. This process eliminates those people unable to meet the price of your property and saves time for both of us. 5. We can sell prospects on taking action. Even the bast prospect needs urging to make a commitment. 6. As a third party, we are in a much betterposition to negotiate the price of your property and help maintain the asking price involved. 7 With the tight money situation we are in a better position to help buyers find mortgage money when needed 8. We are experienced with the paper workinvolved in the sale of Real Estate. This experience can save you much time and many headaches. If you are thinking of selling your property give us a call. We’ll be glad to give you some* helpful Ideas with no obligations Involved. 0 REALTOR ASSOCIATES JAMES W. LEAKE - 987-8236 J. MAURICE O'BANNON 987-8713 JOHN R. EUBANK, Jr. - 987-8146 C. KEETON BARNES - 987-8619