Rappahannock News, March 16, 1978

< Trash Turns Into Cash » tuiYc ana wen in Washington, Virginia. In 1976, mayor Peter Kramer » appointed June Jordan, then a member of the town council, to start and operate a recycling center. Three years later, the center is still functioning—and turning a profit, thanks to the efforts of June, Joyce Kramer and the donation of land by L. V. Merrill. Over the last 15 months, the recycling center located behind Merrill's garage, has collected $550 from selling newspapers and aluminum. Of this, $500 was presented last week to Jennings Hobson, president of the Washington Fire Department, to aid in the construction of a new firehouse. Volunteer help along with citizen involvement makes the recycling program work. June Jordan and Joyce Kramer have contributed countless hours to the center since it first opened. No one likes picking over trash—particularly someone elses—but it's a job that has to be done. June, with Joyce’s assistance, has restacked and retied newspapers, cleaned out half empty cans and picked up yards of refuse off the ground. Originally, the center accepted glass. Barrels were provided for different colors but still green glass ended up with brown and both colors occasionally slipped in with tM clear. Besides separating tne various colors into the right containers, the two women had to sweep up broken glass off the floor of the trailer. Even without the glass, separating work continues. Now that the center takes only aluminum, June and Joyce must pick out and discard tin and steel cans. Despite the demand it makes on her time, June joraan plans to keep the recycling center running and growing as long as the people in Rappahannock continue to support it. Hopefully, as the center continues its success, the Board of Supervisors will see that a recycling program can work and is profitable,” June said. She stressed that the S550 alone is not a true indication of the center’s value to the community. Without recycling, all the cans, glass and bottles accepted at the center would have been left at the county’s overloaded dumpster sites. Then the Supervisors would have needed to spend even more of the county’s tax dollars for trash removal and clean up, she pointed out. ‘‘A county-wide recycling program would not only save Rappahannock money in taxes but would continue to give us all the economic and ecological benefits,” June added. The recycling effort here is restricted to paper and aluminum because the contractor who owns the trailer in which the materials are stored no longer accepts glass or other metal cans. Anyone who knows of markets for glass and tin is asked to contact June Jordan (675-3709) or Joyce Kramer (675-3420) so that the collection of these items can be reinstated. Recyclers are also requested to leave their center. "We sincerely hope that citizens of Rappahannock will continue to bring their newspapers and aluminum to the recycling center,” June said. “Volunteers are needed to help monitor the site but each individual can help by stacking papers neatly and by removing any trash they may find there.” State’s First Lady To Attend Cancer Kick-off Luncheon i»c ivappanannoca Chapter of the American Cancer Society will kick off this year’s fund drive with a luncheon at Trinity Episcopal parish hall on Wednesday, March 29. Mrs. Eddy Dalton, wife of Virginia Governor John Dalton, Mrs. Gail Fallon Neal and Cecil King will be the guests of honor. Mrs. Dalton is now a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Division of the American Cancer Society and served as State Chairman of the 1975 Cancer Crusade. Gail Neal, wife of M. Pinson Neal Jr., Provost of the Medical College of Virginia, has also been active in tne ngnt against cancer. As the Virginia Division Crusade Chairman for 1978, Cecil King will be providing leadership to an estimated 91,000 Crusade volunteers in their efforts to reach a goal of $2,400,000. “Anyone who has worked on the Cancer Crusade in the past or who thinks they might be interested in working with us in the future is welcome to attend the luncheon," said Juanda Rogers, president of the Rappahannock Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Tickets for the luncheon are $4.25 and can be obtained from Mrs. Beverly Massie, Amissville. JUNE JORDAN PRESENTED a check last week to Washington Fire Company of proceeds received from the recycling center in Washington. Try Arsenic And Old Lace The Rappahannock County High School will present the play “Arsenic and Old Lace” for the community's enjoyment on Friday and Saturday, March 17th and March 18th at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The doors will open at 7:30. The play centers around the escapades of two elderly ladies residing in a Brooklyn apartment around 1941, and their association with' their gentlemen callers who range from a slightly nutty plastic surgeon to a hopelessly lost soul who believes himself to be Teddy Roosevelt. Tickets are on sale now at the high school and advanced tickets are available for $1.50, while all tickets at the door will be $2.00. Proceeds will go towards the purchasing of lighting equipment for future school plays. The entire community is invited to come and spend an evening with the cast as they drift back in time and supply their suitors with a bit of Arsenic and Old Lace. Town Elections Eight Washington residents—six of whom currently hold a town office—have filed for the municipal election to be held May 2. Incumbents seeking to retain their seats on the town council are Dorothy Gater, Garence Giles Jr., Dorothy Hawkins, Charles Jenkins and Taylor Updike. Newbill Miller, Washington’s present mayor, is again running for that office. Brad Fisher is trying for the position of town treasurer and Charles Manson for a seat on the town council. Ski Area Suit May Be Settled Out Of Court By DAPHNE McCULLOUGH ‘ Rappahannock New* Staff Writer It appears that the Rappahannock Ski Corporation’s suit against the county Board of Zoning Appeals will be settled out of court. According to Commonwealth Attorney George Davis, the Supervisors met with him in executive session on Wednesday, March 15, to discuss a consent order submitted by attorney Douglas Baumgardner on behalf of the ski area. In the order, the ski area agrees to drop their suit in exchange for rights requested in the amended special use permit application filed December 27, 1977. Davis, who requested that the Supervisors intervene in the fight between the ski area and BZA, reported that he will advise the Supervisors to accept the consent order. Baumgardner filed a petition in circuit court on March 7 seeking a reversal of BZA action taken February 9 to deny the ski area's request for a snowless slide, skiing, craft sales, tennis, swimming and other recreational support activities on 300 acres in Harris Hollow. The suit also asked for “costs and reasonable attorney’s fees” and attacked the validity of the county’s zoning ordinance itself, charging that it delegated improper legislative authority to the BZA. If the Supervisors accept the consent order, the ski area will go ahead and apply first for a building permit and subsequently for an occupancy permit that can be granted by the Zoning Administrator with no further public hearings. The Alpine slide will be installed and operated subject to controls in county ordinances. The ski area will also drop any attempt to secure “costs and reasonable attorney’s fees’’ from the county and the authority of the BZA to grant or deny special use permits will not be tested in court. Davis said on Tuesday that he felt the suit against the BZA was indefensible. According to minutes from a special meeting held January 10 at Herbert Barksdale’s RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who compote ,h, cm. ofTfly.^TnicX.d Old Lace to be preaented this Friday and Saturday, Match 17 and 18 include, in front, left to right, Jerry Grigsby, Dee Dee Grant, Brian Htzek, Judith Lynn Bloomer, Todd Tyler and Rusty Settle; standing, Greg 1 umer, Ray Stirman, C. M. Green, Eddie Burke, Kim Estes, John Skowronski and John Facchina. Chris Hitt was not pictured. home in Flint Hill, Davis told the BZA members that the ski corporation was not required by the ordinance to apply for a use permit in order to conduct the recreational activities listed in their pending application. He stated that the BZA “did not have jurisdiction to grant or deny the application and would have a legally indefensible position if it acted”. Davis advised the BZA to dismiss the application for lack of jurisdiction. Davis maintained at the special meeting and again on Tuesday that the ski area property had been zoned for recreational purposes. He also noted that down zoning the property to conservation—action recommended by the BZA in a memo to the Planning Commission—would put the ski area’s 300 acres into a zoning category that permitted recreational activities by right without any special use permits. According to the minutes of the special meeting, Davis warned that a court may consider the distinction between the uses permitted by right and the uses allowed with a special use permit in a business-commercial zone as “unreasonable.” He further stated that “to zone the ski area General Business or Commercial and yet deny the Rappahannock Ski Corporation the Special Use Permit for uses compatible with the purposes for which it was zoned and which it needs to make a profit is like saying someone can use a car but will not be allowed to put gas in it or someone can operate a farm but will not be allowed to grow crops on it.” (Continued on Page 4) Fruit Growers Discuss Chemicals By DAPHNE McCULLOUCH Rappahannock Ncw» Staff Writer Chemicals, all kinds ol chemicals, from rodent poisons to growth regulators from prebloom to post blossom to midseason sprays came up for discussion b\ orchardists attending the VP1 sponsored Fruit School at Graves Mountain Lodge or February 15. The use of herbicides acaricides, fungicides and insecticides has become ar increasingly controversia topic over the last few years Environmentalists point towards dangers posed b> orchard chemicals to water tables, animal life and human health while farmers answer that they can't manage agricultural BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION of the new Clerk’* office were opened Friday, February 24, by architect Avery Faulkner in front of (left to right) Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis, Clerk Diane Bruce, Supervisor Dick Latham and County Engineer Fanning BaumgarodeR The Rappahannock Supervisors voted at Thursday’s meeting to offer a contract to the apparent low bidder, Lent* Corporation of Broadway, Va. Lantz' bid of 1143,779 was approximately 117,000 below that of the second low bidder, Monecs Corporation of Boston, the only Rappahannock business bidding on the project. operations without them. The fight goes back and forth with environmentalists apparently holding the winning edge as government controls are exercised over the use of more and more chemicals—and chemical users. “The applicator certification program that we've been hearing so much about for the last few years is finally becoming a reality,” reported Harry Rust, representative from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce at the February Fruit School. This program, he noted, grew out of action taken by the U.S. Congress in 1972 to amend Federal pesticide laws. At that time, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was given regulatory powers to classify pesticides into either general or restricted use categories. After October, 1977, Rust said, only a certified applicator could apply restricted chemicals—those that have been determined by EPA to pose a particular hazard to the applicator or to the environment. Classes Saturday The School Board voted on Tuesday night to amend the school calendar again as a result of the three additional days classes were cancelled due to snow. School will be held this Saturday, March 18, and on Saturday, April 15. Classes will begin at the regular time but will be dismissed at 2 p.m. The third day will be made up on Easter Monday, March 27, with regular school hours. In response to the new regulations, VPI conducted a series of training seminars for pesticide users. To date, said Rust, 17,000 private and 4,500 commercial applicators have completed training and qualified for a Virginia permit. “So we have come a long way,” commented Rust, although he noted that the number of certified private applicators completing the VPI training was 25 per cent below original estimates. Gassification of chemicals into general or restricted use has been the single biggest stumbling block to implementing the program, he continued. To date, 23 pesticide chemicals have been classified by EPA as restricted. In addition, said Rust, 38 chemicals are now under review. He told the orchardists that they can expect restricted use pesticides to appear on the market by late spring or early summer. Labels will carry a restricted notation and will be sold to and used only by certified applicators. Rust added that the holdup in the chemicals getting on the market was due to problems in deciding the exact terminology for the labels. Recertification is required every three years by Federal law but this regulation is waived if the applicator attends an approved training course, Rust noted. Virginia law does not require all applicators to be certified if the person using the restricted chemical is under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, he said. Rust added that the certified applicator doesn’t have to be physically present while the pesticide is being applied—only immediately available if needed. VPI sponsored certification training seminars will be (Continued on Page 8) Elizabeth Taylor Movie At Library March 23 ciizapein i ayior s iamous movie ‘‘National Velvet,” will be shown, free of charge, at the Rappahannock County Library, March 23, 7:30 P.M. A record crowd is expected. “If you are young and-or prefer to sit on the floor, please bring a cushion!” says Librarian Grace Sims. “Every square foot of viewing Revised Virginia Racing Schedule Because of the poor weather and ground conditions of the past few weeks, the Fairfax, Blue Ridge, and Rappahannock Hunts have rescheduled their point-topoint races.w The revised schedule— \ March lS-Warrenton Point-to-point, Warren ton. March 25-Piedmont Pointto-point, Upperville. April 2-Middleburg Pointto-point, Middleburg. April 8- Old Dominion Point-to-point, Ben Venue. April 16-Oatlands Pointto-point, Leesburg. April 22-Fairfax Point-topoint, Leesburg. April 30-Blue Ridge Pointto-point, Boyce. May 20-Rappahannock Point-to-point, Sperryville. For information on the point-to-point awards party contact Mrs. Sheila Palmer, 347-3890. NSHA Sanctioned Meets April 23-Middleburg Spring Race Meet, Middleburg. April 29-Strawberry Hill Race Meet, Richmond. May 6-Virginia Gold Cup, Warrenton. May 13-Foxfield Race Meet, Charlottesville. space will probably be tilled, she added, “because ‘National Velvet’ is an American Classic film and has been a favorite of all ages ever since its original success in 1948.” Because the setting of "National Velvet” is a small rockwalled village on the coast of England and because many people remember Elizabeth Taylor in this first hit movie, they think she is English. She is entirely American with Middlewestern roots, although she was born in Kent, England, in 1932. Her father, Francis Taylor, ^ was born in Illinois, trained as an art dealer in New York City, and later opened an art gallery in Old Bond Street, London. Her mother, born in Kansas, was named Sara Warmbrodt and became an actress using the name of Sara Sothern. Miss Taylor is now the wife of John Warner of Middleburg. She is presently helping him in his campaign to become Virginia Senator in the place of the retiring William Scott.

THE BEGINNING: A four inch pewter disc Rappahannock Nnw Photo/Mary Schamaker TOM F AUST has his past in the sea and his present in pewter spinning. 1 liappaliamiurk Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $5 00 Elsewhere in the U S per year $6 50 Outside the U S per year $5 00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE 'New 'Renewal iCheck Enclosed NAME __ ADDRESS _ CITY _STATE __ZIP f ntered as second class mail at the Post Office in Washington Va The Rap pahannock News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street Wanenton Va by The Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co PO Box 631 Warrenton Va 22186 EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE Route 211 — Amissville 937-5111 Windows are sometime* more diffcult as a decorating problem than moat people imagine. What to do with those problem areas? A window that is too large is easily covered with a valance and drapes. An Indoor window box is a great way to shorten windows. Wide drapes and curtains hung above and beyond the window margins and to the floor make small windows look larger. An unsightly view can be screened with floor-length glass curtains of translucent material, they’ll let In the light, but keep out the view. For great ideas in window treatments, see the helpful people at EARLY’S CARPETS, Route 211, Amissville, 937-6111 k 502 N. Main St, Culpeper, 826-6232. We offer a fine selection of custom draperies, featuring Emmeas, Prestige and Premier as well as quality Graber Rods for proper hanging. Hours: 94 Mon-Fri; 94 Sat; eves by app’t HANDY HINT: A weighted tape placed at the bottom of glass custalns holds them in place. 502 N. Main St., Culpeper, 825-0232 Rappahannock News Photo/Mary Schumaker USING A FORMING TOOL, Tom Faust shapes what was a two inch disc into a delicate pewter cup as the metal spins by on a lathe. Spinning Pewter Is An Art “Spinning" calls up images of ladies in long dresses sitting at their wheels and turning out wool or cloth. Tom Faust of Amissville is not a lady and he doesn’t use a wheel but he spins nonetheless. Faust spins pewter. Instead of bolts of material, he makes delicate cups, bowls, plates and other utensils of the gleaming gray metal. Tom Faust looks more like a salty old sea captain than a craftsman. His weathered hands seem suited to holding the wheel and hauling in rope instead of working with delicate pewter. In Faust’s case, appearances aren’t deceiving. His life centered around the sea for years before he became a pewter spinner. Faust was an engineer on the world’s first sea-going hydrofoil, an ocean vessel that travelled at speeds up to 60 knots. He served in the Merchant Marine and was a representative for the Commerce Department’s Maritime Service. In 1V/1, he retired and began his life as a craftsman. He was proficient in silversmithing, lapidary work and raising African violets but Faust found no fulfillment in these endeavors. So he started serious work as a pewter spinner. “My reason for working with pewter is that it is a challenge,” he said. Pewter was first used extensively during the 1600 and 1700’s throughout England and Europe for household utensils and church vessels. Because of its relatively low cost, craftsmen introduced pewter as a substitute for silver and gold. The composition of the gray alloy is mostly tin with some antimony and a little copper. Many early pewter articles were copies of work done by gold and silversmiths. Pewter requires a great deal of care to keep it in good condition. It tarnishes readily and so needs frequent polishing. It also scratches easily and can be ruined by careless cleaning. But with reasonable attention, it can be kept in as good condition as silver. ARE YOU EQUIPPED FOR SETTER GARDENING? ^ ★ SALES * ★ REPAIRS ★ ★ RENTAL ★ MSOSOIMIW M/Hfutr moli TORO SWAN'S JJk. twan. Jr. I C« . I fact Si. HMD I In fashioning a two ounce measuring cup, Faust started with a four inch disc of pewter. He spins the disc on a modified lathe from Sears Department Store that he has “beefed up” to 1300 revolutions per minute. He sets a “chuck” into the lathe to shape the pewter disc, and then tightens the disc between the chuck and the whetffT With his two most important instruments, the back stick and forming tool, Faust begins very carefully to pull the pewter, much like a potter who uses his hands to pull up a piece of clay. “Accuracy and close tolerance are the secrets” of the craft, Faust explains. As the pewter whirls around, Faust lubricates the metal frequently on both sides with beeswax and linseed oil to keep down the level of heat generated. He notes that pewter is a very soft alloy which melts at 450 degrees fahrenheit. As he works at the lathe, Faust wears protective goggles and keeps a vacuum going to settle dust. In addition to exercising care that the pewter doesn’t melt, Faust must check his work frequently for fatigue. The metal tires easily, he explained, and then literally falls apart. As soon as his pulling with the back stick and forming tool results in the desired shape, Faust trims it and then cleans and polishes the finished two ounce cup. Amissville’s spinner keeps hard at work, designing his creations. Hg frequently attends craft fairs, and belongs to the Northern Virginia Handcrafter’s Guild. Faust's work is carried locally at the Wits End craft shop in Ben Venue. He has equipped his lathe so that it is easily moved, enabling him to give demonstrations of his pewter spinning art. *•*:*•: By RAPOWINGS Aip-icullurr F.xIrnMon Performance Tested Boll Sale Results: Forty-six performance tested bulls brought a gross of $33,180 at the 20th Annual B.C.I.A. Junior Bull Sale held at the Agricultural Enterprises last week. The bulls sold for an average price of $721 per head. Top price paid in last Friday’s sale was $2,075 for an Angus bull consigned by Bob Anderson, Bleak Hill Farm, Woodville. Bob purchased this bull as a young calf in Ned Johnson's dispersal sale. The bull was purchased by Paul M. Saunders, Tye Brook Farm. The second highest selling bull was consigned by Randall Updike, Skyway Hills Farm, Washington, Va. This Linbacker of Weye’s son sold for $1450. Spring Feeder Calf & Yearling Consignment Time If you are planning on selling calves or yearlings weighing 350-1000 pounds in the April 20 Culpeper Feeder Cattle Sale and have not received your consignment form, please call 675-3619. Consignments are due March 21st. The Front Royal Feeder Calf and Yearling Sale is scheduled for April 25. Heifers and steers 300 lbs. and up will be accepted. Contact Front Royal Livestock Sales, Inc., if you are interested in consigning. Prospects appear somewhat brighter tor this year’s feeder calf and yearling prices. At local auction markets good and choice 300-500 lb. feeder steers reached up into the 5054 cent range. And good and choice 500 to 750 lbs. range sold in the mid to upper forties. This represents a price improvement of 7-9 cents a pound over the same time last year. Heifer prices have increased accordingly and for equal grade and weight are running about a dime under steer prices. Musical Program There will be a program featuring the St. Louis Harmonizers from Middleburg at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville on Saturday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. for the benefit of the choir. All are welcome to attend. Gifted Reader and Advisor. Advice given on all affairs of life such as love, marriage and business There Is no problem so big that she cannot help solve Mrs Doris Is located in New Market. 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In addition to Heather’s brother, Keith, and grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Gore, other guests enjoying the occasion were Mrs. Eunice Partlow, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins, Miss Nancy Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Atkins, Tammy, Ray and Robin, Misses Betty, Becky and Brenda Atkins, Miss Peggy Pullen, Tommy Kendall, and Calvin and Shelby Atkins. Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Mahuske of Allendale, New Jersey announce the engagement of their daughter Caren Lynn to George Wayne Eastham the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Eastham of Hume, Va. Miss Mahuske is a graduate of Northern Highlands High School and of Southern Seminary Junior College. She is presently employed by Stern’s of New Jersey. Mr. Eastham is a graduate of Fauquier High School and The Virginia Military Institute. He is presently with the army stationed at Fort Eustis, Va. A September wedding is planned. Castleton Mr. and Mrs. Sam Vanneman Jr. of Castleton attended a dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Vanneman Sr. in Falls Church on Saturday. Miss Catherine Vanneman from Greensboro, North Carolina, and Allan Vanneman from Silver Spring, Maryland, also attended the family gathering. I ' WoodviUe By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock New* Correspondent Mrs. Amos Butler had as guests Friday, Mrs. George Johnston and Mrs. George Butler of Boston. John Butler spent Friday night with his father Charles Butler and grandmother, Mrs. Amos Butler. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hitt and Mrs. Virginia Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jenkins and Debbie O’Brian of Frederick, Md. and Janet Level of Culpeper. Dinner guests Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke were Mrs. John H. Woodward, Tabby Sue, John Jr. and Jeffery of Castleton. Jeff Titchenell of Culpeper was a weekend visitor of his grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. B. G. Titchenell. Sue Titchenell returned Sunday tp Mary Washington College after spending spring break with her parents, the Titchenells. Mr. and Mrs. George Bain and grandchildren Danielle and Jeremy of Washington had dinner Sunday with Mrs. Henry Wood, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood and Henry B. Lester Wayland of Culpeper was a caller Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Orange, Tom and Karen of Takoma Park, Md. spent the weekend with Burton Orange and on Saturday they visited Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Orange. Mr. and Mrs. James Sykes and Brad were in Fairlea, W. Va. Friday to visit Mr. Sykes' mother, Mrs. Pearl Sykes, who is ill. Luncheon guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt were Carter Borden and Bobby Slater of Hayes. Joe Michael and Vickie Dodson of Front Royal were dinner guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Jennifer. Monday Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins and Judi of Sperryville and Mrs. Kenneth Gochenour of California were dinner guests of the Conners. 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EASTHAM WILLIAMS Academy Promotions Two Rappahannock students have received promotions in rank as members of the Virginia 91st Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Group at RandolphMacon Academy. Michael Anthony Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Williams of Sunrise Service On taster Sunday, March 26th at 6:05 A.M. the Woodville Baptist Church and the Forest Grove Baptist Church are sponsoring a Sunrise Service on top of the Red Oak Mountain. The Rev. Gale B. Titchenell, pastor of the Woodville Church will lead the program and the Rev. A. C. Walker will deliver the message. Following the Sunrise Service, the Women of the Forest Grove Church will serve breakfast at the Old Forest Grove school house. There will be no charge for the breakfast but donations to the Church will be accepted. The public is invited to these services. Flint Hill and a senior at Randolph-Macon, was promoted to First Lieutenant. Fletcher King Eastham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Eastham of Ben Venue was promoted to the rank of Airman First Class. All advancements were announced recently by Col. D. J. Driscoll, Aerospace Education Instructor at Randolph-Macon. Promotions are awarded following a lengthy faculty committee evaluation of individual leadership potential, scholarship and character. Mrs. Reeve Bridge Hostess Mrs. Roy L. Reeve was hostess to the Sperryville B,ridge Club on Friday evening at her home. Guests were Mrs. I. R. Kilby, Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. T. J. Pillar, Mrs. Hugh Chrisman, Mrs. Frances Tabler and Mrs. Charles K. Estes. Prize winners were Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Pillar, Mrs. Tabler and Mrs. Estes. cReal Estate dn/een *Jl. Q>i REALTOR SELL HOME YOURSELF? I’m sure you’ve heard it said: “Why should I sell my home through a REALTOR? I can sell it myself and save a lot of money.” Right?...Wrong! This kind of thinking usually turns out to be financially unwise. The prospects will usually start by mentally deducting the commission and then start negotiating from there. On the average, a homeowner saves NO money when he sells his own home. In fact, the opposite is true. Studies over a ten year period show that the net proceeds from owner-sold property are LESS than the REALTOR-sold piece of real estate, even after the payment of commission. As a private seller you’re at a great disadvantage in the intricate areas of financing, negotiating and protecting yourself from all sorts of do-it-yourself pitfalls. You’ve got a lot invested in your home. It makes sense to list it with a REALTOR. He’ll sell it for you—without hitches —for the best price and in the shortest amount of time. 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. Shen-Valley Meeting Set The Twenty-Eighth Annual Meeting of the itockholders of Shen-Valley Meat Packers, Incorporated will be held in the Broadway High School, Broadway, Virginia, Friday, March 24, 1978, commencing at 10:30 a.m. All stockholders are urged to attend. # The stockholders will be asked to elect three directors who have been nominated by the Nominating Committee. However, additional nominations may be made from the floor at the time of the annual meeting. All members present that are eligible holders of common stock may vote on any nominee. The 1977 Operational and Financial reports will be given by Adolph G. Ackermann Jr., General Manager. A roast beef barbecue lunch will be served in the school cafeteria to the stockholders and guests. Robinson On A g Task Force Virginia Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson, named last week as a member of the newly-formed, nine-member 'Republican Task Force on the Agriculture Emergency, said today the Congressional panel plans to concentrate at the outset on “ways to boost U.S. farm exports, provide credit relief to hard-pressed farm producers and bolster grain prices.” Robinson, who also serves on the House Agriculture Appropriations panel, said he hopes the tast force “will prove instrumental in developing practical ways to prevent ‘hard times’ from becoming any more disastrous. All the evidence indicates many farmers are in serious financial trouble. Farm debt has jumped 63 per cent in the last five years. In terms of current dollars, farm income sank from $33 billion in 1973 to only about $20 billion last year—a drastic drop at a time of high, continuing inflation.” The formation of the task force was announced on Feb. 21st by House Minority Leader John Rhodes of Arizona, and House Republican Research Committee Chairman Bill Frenzel of Minnesota. Rhodes said the task force should try to come up with proposals to aid the badlydepressed farm economy as rapidly as possible. SOUTH WALES GOLF FRANK DENNIS Golf Professional BILL BUTCHER Asst. 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Lord Fairfax Meets Projections The number of students served at Lord Fairfax Community College dropped slightly this winter quarter from an all time high of more than 1800 in the fall. But at 1555, the student population still nearly reached a projected enrollment of 1600, according to Dr. Donald Rosinquist, Dean of Student Services at the College. Traditionally, he explained, there has been a drop in enrollment from the fall to the winter quarter at Lord Fairfax, as well as in the Virginia Community College System as a whole. And last year, because of severe weather, a depressed economy and other unidentified factors, the drop was considered serious by administrators. Concerned about the decline and determined to prevent a continuation of it in the future, the College launched a direct mail campaign last fall, saturating Rappahannock and six other counties it serves with course offering and registration information. Notices containing class schedules were placed in local newspapers, and numerous articles with descriptions of different courses offered went to the papers and radio stations. The result was the highest enrollment in the seven year history of the College. For this winter quarter, Rosenquist said, there were only limited funds available for community information, but the College tried to meet the needs of the population by holding registration day and night, and extending it through the first week of classes. And, students received permission, for the first time, to delay payment of tuition until after the first of the year. Of the nearly 1600 persons enrolled this quarter, approximately 440 are full-time students, while over 1100 attend on a part-time basis. “We have a definite population base,” Rosenquist said, “with a limited if not declining number of students coming out of area high schools upon which the College can draw. We re serving, instead, the more mature adult, 27-28 years is the median age of the College’s student population. People are using the College as it is intended to be used. They come in for a course or two that sounds interesting to them, and when that is completed, don't return until the College offers something else that appeals.” “We’ve had a successful winter quarter, up to 1555 from 1100 students this time last year, but we’re still below the state average per capita for enrollment figures. For rural community colleges, state figures show an enrollment of 1.6 persons per 1,000 population. Building? •Pant •Lumber | •Milwork i •Hardware* Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Wananton Broking Material Co., Inc. on the By Pas* Warrenton 347-1400 Kicking the Habit Of cigarette smokers, about 54 million light up regularly, 39 per cent of them adult men, 30 per cent adult women. When last counted, in 1976, Americans puffed 626 billion cigarettes. Each smoker averaged 31.7 a day, or 11,600 a year—compared with 2,434 in 1948. And on kicking the habit, Mark Twain may have been the first to say: “To quit smoking is the easiest thing I ever did; 1 ought to know because I’ve done it a thousand times.” Easy or otherwise, 33 million Americans have kicked it. Of those still dragging on their favorite weed, 61 per cent, or 32,940,000, have made at least one serious try at giving up, according to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Of the rest of America’s cigarette smokers, about half say they would like to quit when somebody comes up Schools File For Funds The Rappahannock County School System will be filing for funding under Part B Education of the Handicapped Children Act as amended' 6y Public Law 94142. These funds will be used to help provide teachers and additional services for the developing program of Special Education in the Rappahannock County School System. Persons interested in seeing or discussing the proposed application are invited to come by the school board office to see the application. Comments may be submitted in writing to Ray Hogan Jr., Supervisor of Special Services, c-o local school board office. This application will be presented at the regular meeting of our local school board in April. wun an easy way 10 uo n. The other half say they wouldn’t think of stopping. The first cigarette was improvised in 1832 by a French artillery-man without a pipe. He emptied a small tube of gunpowder, filled it with pipe tobacco, struck a match to it, inhaled tentatively, and a pleasure and problem for generations was born. Missed Message Tobacco was native only to the New World, and the first hooked on it were American Indians, who Columbus found not only puffed it in pipes but rolled it into a sort of cigar. One of the world’s greatest unlearned lessons may have been in the 1528 eyewitness report of one Cabeza de Vaca, who told of meeting Indians who “intoxicate themselves with smoke and they give whatever they possess for it.” What smokers once gave for it was their lives in Russia, Persia, and India where using tobacco was a fatal offense. Jn Turkey, Murad IV daily freed a dozen or so smokers from their habits—and their heads. Of the dozens of proved ways to conquer the ad diction, the ultimate method is Edith Zittler’s: “The only way to stop smoking is to just stop—no ifs, ands, or butts.” At the same time, G. Norman Collie blew a real smoke ring when he observed: “There is a great deal to be said for a man who quits smoking, and he generally says it without letup.” r i I WHY WOT? A Piece of Cheese and Ham for St. Patrick's Day , and Easter THE CHEESE SHOP 209 S. Royal St. Front Royal 635-7528 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Otis D. Jones and wife to Cebill E. Jones Yowell, 0.926 acre, more or less; Hawthorne District. Deef of gift. Cebill E. Jones Yowell and husband to Allan F. Plank, 5.75 acres; Hawthorne District. $55,000. Jon B. Morgan to Arthur Lynn Murray and wife, 20 acres; Stonewall District. $15,000. James D Russell and wife to Clarence Johnson and others, 21.4008 acres; Piedmont District. James W. Pendleton and wife to Annie Tolbert Jackson, 1.08 acres; Jackson District. $14,000. Violet B. Baldwin and husband to Steven Karl Righter and wife, t 3.26 acres; Hampton District $10,000 Mary M. Lehman Gray to Claude E King, Sr. and wife, 5.7701 acres; Jackson District. Deef of gift. Oscar Lindgren and wife to Gary A. Meyers and wife, 5.244 acres; Jackson District. $11,000. Professor Schultz says . . 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3 > l&tppahannotk^feuiB PtibUahad Evar> Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher SARAH C. LATHAM Associate Publisher JOHN T. TOLER DAPHNE I. McCULLOUQH DAVID C.LYNE Genera) Manager_News Editor Design Editor To Subscribe Writs or Phone Washington, Va. 675-3349 BY MAIL 46.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties; 46.50 a year etsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES - One month to 3 years. 76 cents each; over 3 years. 43 each Offica: Rappahannock Nawa BMg.. Washington Va. 2Z747 Hours: 8:30 am to 8 JO pm. Mon. - Frl. PubUshsd by Wsrrsnton Printing h Publishing Company. Inc THURSDAY, MARCH 16,1978 Victory By Default With the new developments in the ski area controversy, it looks like Rappahannock will get an Alpine slide by default. If the county Supervisors accept George Davis’s advice, snowless sledding and all the other uses requested by James Moore in his special use permit application will be granted. We’re not lawyers and we often have difficulty appreciating fine legal distinctions but common sense tells us it didn’t have to be this way. We agree with the Commonwealth Attorney that the present ski area suit against the BZA appears indefensible. How do you justify turning down the right to ski at a ski area that has been in operation for over 15 years and not have the denial reversed by the courts? If the BZA members wanted to stop an Alpine slide and the problems it might bring, they should have turned down the slide and just the slide—not everything. By denying Moore other uses in the application, we feel that the BZA members have strained their credibility and do indeed appear arbitrary and capricious. Further, there is some doubt as to whether they were fully aware of what they were voting on. At least one member thought he was denying just the Alpine slide while two others were under the impression that they were turn ing down only the new uses requested by Moore in the application. If the BZA members had denied just the Alpine slide, the ski area might not have countered with a suit. In any case, we feel the Board of Zoning Appeals would have had at least a fighting chance to defend its position. Now, they are faced with having to run up a white flag to avoid being assessed damages. It is a distinct possibility that the judge would have concurred with Moore’s request for costs and attorney’s fees. In a recent Virginia Supreme Court case Greene County was assessed costs of over $40,000 after the judges ruled that Greene’s BZA acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner. By their actions, we think the BZA members have limited the options in regard to the ski area. Sure, the county could refuse to accept the consent order and could let the courts resolve the issue but the chances of winning appear slim and the risks considerable. The BZA might not have fared any better had it turned down only the Alpine slide, but it seems that the odds on that propoal would be a lot better. Now it looks like snowless sledding is here whether the county is ready or not. Racing Will Resume At Gold Cup Course Everything is ready for Warrenton Hunt’s point-topoint races Saturday, at the Virginia Gold Cup course. Post time for the first of seven races is 1:30 p.m. "We re all set to go,” said co-chairman Ernie Oare. "Entries are pouring in at a record-breaking rate and we ll be the first to have decent going. However, there will be no schooling permitted.” Warrenton, normally the fifth point-to-point of ten in Virginia, is the second to be run this year because of bad weather. Fairfax, Rappahannock, and Blue Ridge Hunts all have rescheduled for later dates. The first race on Warrenton’s program is the owner-rider hurdle race. Among new horses and new riders to enter this competition for the First Colony series trophy are Jeremy Church with Ch&tfield and John Coles on his recent purchase Reeter Rue, who was second in the open hurdle race at Casanova. The Semmes brothers from Potomac are also coming—Gibson with Second Call, who won in a walk-over at Casanova, and David who will be riding Royal Spokesman. Nina Fout on Alfred Hunt’s Prince Image is an early entry in the ladies’ timber race. Third on the program is the open timber event. Entries include Mrs. Madeline Simmons’ Eddie’s Big Gate with Charles Fleischmann riding, Lisa Coffren’s Sadi’s Prissey, William Myers up, and Gordon Erriker’s Ruling Shot, Steve Secor the jockey. Among the early entries for Ski Area Suit (Continued from Page 1) In conclusion, Davis told the BZA members that if thev acted “without jurisdiction and beyond the scope of their authority”, he could not represent them in any resulting litigation. Ski area attorney Doug Baumgardner said on T uesday evening that he had prepared the consent order with an eye towards what he thought the Supervisors would accept and had followed general ideas suggested by Davis. He noted that James Moore, president of the Ski Corporation, had been informed by phone of developments but had not yet read the consent order. Baumgardner predicted the ski corporation would accept the concept of the order "as a fair compromise.” “It will save the county and the ski corporation a /J* of unnecessary expense ano L long, drawn out court battle,” Baumgarnder added. Davis reported that he would also recommend to the Supervisors that they authorize payment for additional legal counsel to the BZA members for a second opinion on the advisibility of accepting the consent order from the ski area. Spring’s On The Way The beginning of spring and observance of Easter—events determined by the earth's relationship to the sun and moon—will fall within six days of each other this year. Spring will begin at 6:34 p.m., March 20 when the sun arrives at the vernal equinox, directly above the earth’s equator, Dr. Paul H. Knappenbcrger Jr., director of the Science Museum of Virginia, noted. Only twice each year, he explained, on the first day of spring and the first day of autumn (usually 1 l September 21), does the sun rise due east and set due west. Easter, this year on March 26, is determined by the relationship of the earth, sun, and moon, which means it can come as early as March 22 or as late as April 25. The early church at Alexandria, following the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D., formulated the rule which prevails today: Easter is the first Sunday after the 14th day of the moon (nearly full moon) which occurs on or immediately after the vernal equinox. the maiden hurdle race are Col. Sam Richards’ Concisely, who ran third at Casanova, Jeremy Church’s Horst, Mrs. Ellis Parker Ill’s Fildor II, Mrs. Robert V. Gark Jr.’s Running Comment and C. H. Robinson’s Royal Barb. The Dell Cup, owner-rider timber race in the Seven Corners series, has among the entries Gus Forbush’s Chandler and David Semmes' At the Spa, who finished second and third respectively in this competition at Casanova. Harry Wight has entered his Marine Band, and Charles Fleischmann will ride Quail Hollow. Other regulars who are expected to enter are Randy Rouse and William “Mike” duPont. Winding up the day’s sport are the open hurdle race and the flat race. Some of the entries in the last race are Thomas Moffett's Bel Esprit II, Maria Sayan’s Amberson Place, Fred Allen’s Lovable Fizz, and William Jack Jr.’s New World. General admission to Warrenton’s point-to-point is $3. For information about patron and subscriber tickets with their reserved parking ^arey, call 347-3104. Install ‘‘Cow Heat”? According to the February issue of Agri-News, a University of Missouri agricultural engineer is suggesting that owners of rural homes consider utilizing excess heat from farm animals to reduce fuel costs and cut energy demand. Since most farm animals produce about 200 to 300 BTU per hour of excess heat for every 100 pounds of body weight, it would only take 10 cows or 2,000 chickens to keep a well-insulated, average-sized Missouri home warm in the winter. The agricultural engineer’s idea is to install heat pumps in confinement livestock buildings to pick up the extra heat. "If a heat pump were set up to operate in the exhausted air from the livestock building, it would be possible to wartp the fanner’s home with one-third to one-fourth of the present fuel. 1 ^ Photo Courtesy of Lyt Wood, Vi. Fowtry Piv. CHESTNUT EXTRACT WOOD stacked along the railroad tracks was a common sight in 1917 before the blight hit Virginia. Tannin, extracted from the bark of chestnut trees, supported numerous local leather-making businesses throughout the state. American Chestnut: Nineteenth Century By LYT WOOD County Formter Once upon a time, the American Chestnut was a dominant timber-sized tree in the forest of Rappahannock. A few comments on the past, present, and future status of the Chestnut in our forest ecology may be appropriate for the upcoming Arbor Day; many have joined in the spirit of Arbor Day by purchasing Asiatic Chestnuts, which are to be distributed through the Extension Office at Washington. Actually, it was the improving of this same "Chinese Chestnut” that indirectly caused the downfall of the once-powerful native American species. This was, of course, a tremendous shock to the ecology of our forests and the livelihoods of the American people. (Remember that “ecology” is a term dealing with the complex relationships of organisms with each other and their environment. So, the concept of ecology is much less provincial than our notions of such things as returnable bottles and solar heat panels.) The fruit of the American type of chestnut was small, but was considered to be sweeter than that of any other variety. Thus, in years gone by, our tree was commonly known as the “American Sweet Chestnut.” The Sweet Chestnut stands formed a basis for the economy and ecology of Appalachain forests in many ways: 1. It was the dominant plant in a relatively stable and permanent community of plants and animals. In ecological terms, such a community is said to be in a “climax” condition—the end result of a long successional process. 2. The sweet nuts were the staple food of many types of wildlife, much favored by deer, turkeys, and squirrels. 3. As a timber tree, the chestnut had many desirable characteristics. _ It grew rapidly, with a straight, tall stem, on a variety of sites. Its wood was easily split for rails, shakes, or firewood. 4. The bark of the chestnut was rich in tannin, supporting numerous local leather-making businesses. 5. Hundreds of acres of land—described in contemporary accounts as “wasteland”—was managed as orchard land, for the production of Sweet Chestnuts for the market. The chestnut was prolific and, properly cared for, could produce abundant crops. One fellow in the late nineteenth century told of an old fence-line on his “chestnut farm” in Pennsylvania, where he grafted a variety known as the Paragon Chestnut to existing native chestnut sprouts: "Stones from the field on cither side of this had been thrown along a gully that existed there at one time. In that row, in which there are altogether about 29 trees, three years ago there matured nine and a half bushels of nuts, just on that old hedgerow, that could not be used for anything else, and full of stones. Some of the trees in that row last fall had almost half a bushel of nuts on single trees.” Farmers such as this one employed many "modem” practices such as mechanical threshing, fruit thinning, and silo storage. (The above account was taken from transcripts of the Proceedings of the Pennsylvania Chestnut' Blight Commission, published 1916.) From this bit of history, we can begin to fathom the values of the American Sweet Chestnut: It was valuable as timber, as wildlife habitat, and as a basis for the people’s economy. It was also the foundation for a healthy forest community of plants and animals. (We tend to overlook the fact that, as humans, we are inextricable elements of the natural communities that we like to watch from a distance.) All of these things which I have called "values” underwent catastrophic changes when the American Chestnut Tree Bark Disease began its spread "throughout the Appalachian forests. The advance of this disease, and the resultant ecological impact, are fascinating subjects. Next week we will consider some of the twentieth century events affecting the present status of the American Sweet Chestnut and its associated fungus. Photo Coortwy ol Lyt Wood. V.. Forwtry Dtv CHESTNUT TREES with straight, tall stems once covered Virginia hillsides as shown by this picture taken in 1917. Letters To The Editor Dedicated Hunter To the editor: First of all, since my father first introduced me to rabbit hunting in Culpeper County ^s a 12 year old boy, I have been a dedicated field and waterfowl hunter. In those 30 years, I have never been arrested for trespassing, shooting over the limit, or for any other game violation and the great majority of hunters detest the unethical conduct of some of us who do constantly violate these laws. We fully realize that there are those people in our ranks, but who, in their right mind, . would call „ajl doctors unethical or all lawyers dishonest or say that all students smoke pot and violate traffic laws or that all married people are unfaithful? What 1 want to say is that 1 am sick to death of all the snide remarks of those people who call themselves friends of everything, and other people, In Richmond When The Smoke Cleared... By JIM POPE A run dr I Nrwtpaprn Staff Writer When the 1978 session of the General Assembly joumed here at 9:53 p Saturday, the battles had been fought and the war was over. SL3 £. mere were many titnei during the last 60 dayi when I felt like a wit correspondent. The battles were numerous. They were f POPE until uinci ana highly and highly emotional. The first major skirmish was that fought between the mink-coat brigade and the unhaltered troop over the Equal Rights Amendment. The mink-coats cornered delegates and senators in the halls, encouraging them to kill once again Virginia’s ratification fo the ERA. In addition to their mink coats, these soldiers were easily identified by their code words: honey, darling, sweetheart. The unhaltereds were different. Throughout most of the battle, they stayed away, working quietly from the outside. But when the vote came up in the House Privileges and Elections Committee, they were there to sing songs and chant threats. Theirs was the most violent skirmish And the most damaging to their side. Many ERA supporters backed away from the issue after the unhaltereds took over. Another memorable battle was fought by the Bible beaters and the Let-TheGood-Times-Roll division. The Bible beaters opposed pat liiiuiuci uniting, calling 11 a threat to all that we hold dear in Virginia, and the world for that matter. They spoke of organized crime taking over betting and eventually the statehouse. And they hinted of dark things to come on Judgement Day. The Good Timers, naturally, disagreed. They approached the betting bill from the economic standpoint. Apparently, they felt it is better to approach legislators from the pocket book. They won the first round. But there will be a rematch this fall when the matter goes to the public for a vote. Both sides will be out in full force. Perhaps the most misunderstood battle of the session was fought between the optometrists and the ophthalmologists. The optometrists sought the right to use certain drugs in the JJCl IU1 IlldllCC Ul C)fC examinations. The ophthalmologists opposed this violently, saying that their brethren were not medically qualified to use the drugs in question. As in many legislative matters, a compromise was worked out that appeased both sides. The biggest casualty of the just-completed legislative war may have been local government. Although elected officials from all over the state urged the Assembly not to adopt preemption legislation that would have taken away their right to enact bans on throwaway containers, the legislators ignored them. Loudoun and Fairfax counties were Permitted (that’s the key word in this battle) to retain their bottle ban, but the privilege was taken away from other localities to enact one. I nere is very little sweetness in that partial victory. Opponents of local ordinances have already threatened to “take care of Loudoun and Fairfax next year.” And Northern Virginia sought and lost alternate ways of funding Metro. The area wanted to levy a one per cent sales tax within the Northern Virginia Transportation District and it wanted a four per cent gasoline tax. Revenues from both would go toward the rapid rail system. But the rest of the state could not bring itself to aid this area in its fight against rising property taxes. As frustrating as it all seems, we are governed through all of these battles and wars. Those who lost, have a year to regroup, for the war starts again next January. Students practice a scene from Cyrano de Bergerac which Wakefield School at Huntly will present on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 o’clock. ■g including your editorial writer, who refer to all hunters as “good old boys in pick-up trucks” and sarcastically use the word “sportsmen” to describe hunters. 1 realize that the editorial was aimed at road shooting, but the implication remains and further adds ammunition to those groups whose ultimate goal is to totally eliminate hunting of all kinds. I have had many conversations with anti-hunters and by anti-hunters, 1 do not refer to the many truly conservation-minded people who do not hunt, but these people do not call us “cowboys,” a Among these anti-hunting people, I have never met one (although there must be some) who ever spent a dime on a hunting license or a big game or waterfowl stamp or who belonged to any true wildlife conservation groups, such as Ducks Unlimited. Who, other than the hunter, limes, fertilizes and plants his own ground solely for the benefit of wildlife? Who, other than the hunter, uses their own time, energy and money to feed staving wildlife during the hard winter months or feeds migrating waterfowl long after the hunting season? My suggestion to those who constantly criticize the hunger is that if they are really interested in preserving wildlife, use their money and muscle and not their mouths. DAVID L. FANNON To the editor: In this modern generation of high medical cost and fast moving treatment, there is a pleasure in knowing there is still a doctor who puts human interest ahead of his profession. During the recent illness and death of my aunt, this doctor came out in the night among terrible road conditions and provided medical help, leadership and concern in a situation in which family and friends needed special comfort. For myself, my relatives and loved ones of my aunt, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Rappahannock County is very privileged to have a doctor of this character. Again, thank you, Dr. Krebser. ALIE BURKE Washington Downs Reduces Schedule Shenandoah Downs it reducing its racing schedule to four nights again this week. Nine races will run on Wednesday and Thursday nights and 10 races on Friday and Saturday nights. Post time will be 7:15 p.m.

AMONG THE MODELS in the fashion show Sunday seated, Tracy Sutphin, Peggy Settle, Renee Ellis, Janice Margaret Baumgardner, Sue McGee, Nona Genebach, Hobson III, Lynne Baines and Butch Martin. presented by the Rappahannock Women’s Club are, Aylor and Beth Fannon; standing Mary Quaintance, Lu Sentz, Anne Eddins, Jeanne Eastham, Jennings A POPULAR MODEL in Sunday’s fashion show, Mrs. Mary Quaintance looked elegant in a navy twopiece dress. Around Washington Sandy Stenglein of Rochester, N. Y., was a weekend visitor of Martin Orfila at the home of his mother, Mrs. Edwin Scroggins. Mrs. L. J. Turner returned home last Tuesday following a two-week trip to Key West, Fla. Mrs. Frank Dormant and sister of Culpeper visited Miss Annie Miller Almond Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Turner Slaughter of Front Royal called on Mrs. W. M. Fletcher Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulkner of Orange joined Mrs. Fletcher for lunch on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr., and Missy of Sperryville, Mrs. Susan Jenkins and two children and Miss Tammy Jenkins were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Gabe Burke. Mrs. Burke was honored on her birthday Monday with many cards, presents, and visits from her friends and relatives. Trenton Burke of Culpeper called on his mother, Mrs. Guy Burke, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Henry Miller of Luray visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett, on Sunday. Weekend houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones included their daughters and families, Mrs. Arne Olsen and children of Concord and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kite and daughters of Luray. Mrs. L. J. Turner joined them all for supper Saturday evening in the Jones home. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. muA. 635-2777 | £v» 7:00 • 9 OOS«I /Sun MW ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE BEST ACTOR |OHN TRAVOl f A THEPIVKA IS SMUAD4NQ ► \/uuno/\Y nighT)\ —FEVEP-1 Higgins of Palos Verdes, Ca., returned to their home Wednesday following four days as the houseguests of Col. and Mrs. Robert H. Ingle Jr., and Chris. Sunday evening, Col. and Mrs. Ingle and their guests dined at The Inn at Little Washington. Daphne McCullough and Francis Hutchinson of Woodville joined them for cocktails in the Ingle home on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley returned home last Wednesday from a six-week trip through Florida. Among the points of interest that they visited while in Florida were Fort Myers, Key West, Kissimmee, and Sea World and the Stars Hall of Fame in Orlando. En route to their home, they toured Jekyll Island, St. Simon’s Island, and Sea Island, all in Georgia, and spent some time in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, S. C. Auxiliary Meeting Washington Ladies Auxiliary will me£t at the fire hall Monday night, March 20 at 7 p.m. A good attendance is requested and anyone interested in joining the organization is extended an invitation, said Mrs. Ruth Gark, president. Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Charles John Mott of Crozet announce the engagement of their daughter, Marcie Linn, to Daniel French Slaughter, III, of Charlottesville. Mr. Slaughter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel French Slaughter, Jr., of Culpeper. Miss Mott is a graduate of St. Anne’s School and Mt. Vernon College. Mr. Slaughter is a gradaute of Woodberry Forest School and the University of Virginia. He is currently attending the University of Virginia law school. An August wedding is planned. f ebruary s Weather Everyone knows it’s been a hard winter and measurements taken in Shenandoah National Park confirm that February, in particular, dealt out some rough blows. Weather statistics from Big Meadows show maximum temperature during the month as 44 degrees with a minimum of -2 degrees. Eleven inches of' snow and .52 inches of precipitation fell. Compared to the previous year, Park visitors fell off 58.5 per cent. Portions of Skyline Drive were closed on five days during the month. Towing Front End Alignment JACK’S SERVICE CENTER Specializing in VW Vehicle Repair 30 Ashby St. - Warrenton 347-3785 Tire Balancing American Car Service Farm Equipment Auction TIME: 10 a.m., March 25 RAIN DATE: April 1 LOCATION: 4*1/fe miles south of Luray, Va. on Route 616 known as Leaksville Rd., home of the late Randolph H. Sours. The following farm equipment will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder : 1855 diesel Oliver tractor, 880 Oliver tractor - gas, 77 Oliver tractor with loader, 70 Oliver tractor, Farmall-A tractor, (2) 7 ton Kaston wagons, Oliver 4 row corn planter, 479 New Holland hay binder, New Holland hay conditioner, New Holland motor driven hay bailer, Oliver 7 ft. mower, 30 ft. hay elevator, (3) 14" bottom Oliver plows, Danuser post driver, 7 tooth Oliver chisel plow, 516 New Holland 205 bushel manure spreader, 718 New Holland 2 row foraqe chopper with grass head, International grain drill, Continental post hole digger, (3) hay wagons, 1963 Chevy cattle truck -18" bed with hoist, New Holland silage blower, New Holland hay rake, 10" Oliver disc, Ford 600 silage truck with Gehl box, pulverizer, spring tooth harrow, heavy jacks, large grinder and vice, anvil, 220 arc welder with accessories, set of acetylene welding torches, horse buggy, all kinds of shop tools and other items too numerous to mention LUNCH WILL BE SERVED NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS Etoyal G. Sours Administrator D.B.N.C.T A of the Estate of Oscar J. Sours Etoyal G. Sours Executrix of the Estate of Randolph H Sours Don P Smeltzer, Auctioneer Luray, Virginia 743-4747 Auctioneer's Note: This equipment is in good shape and as high as equipment is today, you cannot afford to miss this farm equipment auction Wheel Alignment $14.95 (American cars only) Warrenton, on the by-pass OUTSTANDING VALUES MARCH 3-18 @ Southern States SPRING SALE SAVINGS A PRIZES — MARCH 3-18 TOOL & SICKLE GRINDER !••• motor SALE *2495 tuoflested pnce $33 95 No 6-174 76W General Purpose White Exterior PAINT 2 gal. can Sale$13*° Regular suggested price $16 10 Goes on easily. Covers well. Resists checking, cracking. Non-toxic. Oil base No 271. I-— Unlco Oil Base White House PAINT 2 gal. can Sale *15“ Regular suggested price $20.40 Cleans itself stays bright Slow chalking action means longer life Non-toxic. No. 201 f Porch & Floor ENAMEL Sale $7*a • gal. Regular suggested price $9.55 Medium gray color Tough, durable. Use on wood, concrete or i metal No. 502 Super Latex White House PAINT 2 gal. can Sale $1750 Regular suggested price $22 55 High hiding power Dries in 30 minutes Can re-coat in 2 hours No 301 Flat Painting PAD KIT Sale *695 Regular suggested price $9 95 Save time You get tray, big pad, 2 mini-pads, wood extension No. 604-KIT-90 Sta-Rite Vs HP Cellar Drainer i Sale $5400 Moves 45 gallons of water per minute with 5 ft discharge head, 12 gallons with 20 ft. No. CD-16. . Premium GARDEN HOE Sale Regular suggested price $7 30 Made with fine steel blade and hickory handle for years of usefulness No 18-470 LOPPING tPRUNER Sale Regular suggested price $7 40 Sharp, clean cutting, zinc-coated blades contoured ash handles No 23-021 6“ SLIP JOINT PLIERS SALE $237 Regular suggested price $2 90 No G26V 10“ VISE-GRIP PLIERS SALE *401 Regular suggested price $5 10 No C10WR V* MILE 17 GAUGE ELECTRIC FENCE WIRE SALE *8»7 Regular suggested price $9 70 6” HEAVY STRAP HINGES SALE *1p2«?r Regular suggested pm e S1 4 7 No 1902 Double Zinc-coated BARBED WIRE Sale $18” 80-rod roll “Motto ' brand. 4-polnt 15'/t gauge Long life High tensile strength Electric FENCE POST with INSULATORS Sale *16“ (carton of 20) Regular suggested price $20.00 54" long x 3/8" in diameter Post can be set and insulators adjusted without tools No 75ELF-2. ALUMINUM ASPHALT FIBRATED ROOF COATING Sale $2110 5 gals. Waterproofs, insulates, preserves, reflects heat No 61 Dog Food E33 \ Vr DOG FOOD DISCOUNT Save 25* on each 25-lb bag and 50* on each 50-lb bag of any Red Ranger dry dog food $1.00 on each case of cans D-CON Rat & Mouse KILLER Sale$1?° 1 tb. Regular suggested price $1.98 Gets results Contains Warfarin mixed with bait Ready to use Super 12M MOTOR OIL Sale 65*« Super 12M oil is heatproof, cold-proof, high in detergency 10W40 multi-grade Multi-purpose GREASE Sale 50* par cartridge B-660 does all farm lube jobs wellincluding high speed and heavily-loaded wheel bearing lubrication. 1 MliK REPliCul SAVE ON MILK REPLACERS 50* oft now on each 50 lbs you buy of any Southern States milk replacer product CULPEPER FARMERS COOPERATIVE PHONE 825-2200 CULPEPER WARRENTON FARMERS COOPERATIVE PHONE 347-71M , WARRENTON REMINGTON FARMERS COOPERATIVE PHONE 439-3254 REMINGTON RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS COOPERATIVE PHONE 987-4555 SPERRTVHXE

(.AST AS ELAINE in the play “Arsenic and Old L.ace is Kim Estes in a scene with John Skowronski as Mortimer. The play will be presented Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. Madison Wildlife Annual Banquet Madison County Wildlife Associating annual banquet will be held Saturday, March 18, at Madison County High School, when presentation of trophies to winners of the Association’s fall events will highlight the evening. Local Game Warden. Robert S. Crigler, will have a film presentation, ‘‘Watching Wild Winds”—a movie on wild ducks. Final deadline for purchase of tickets to the banquet will be Wednesday, March 15. Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. roast beef dinner are available through directors and officers of the Wildlife Association: J. W. Aylor, J. M. Gibbs, Robert Reddish, Claude Lillard Jr., Robert Crigler, Jack Guynn, Newton E. Lohr, W. Henry Smith. C. M. Thomas. W. W. White, Stuart White, John B. Finks, John Bawkey, Robert M. Tanner, Rev. Peter S. Burkett. A. Smith Blankenbaker, W. A. Aylor and A. Lawton Blankenbaker. Served by the Madison Jaycees and their ladies, the dinner will feature roast beef, green beans, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, bread and butter, coffee or tea, and homemade pie or cake. + + + + Things won are done; jov's soul lies in the doing. —Shakespeare LIFE AFTER DEATH? The truth of this question is found in (rod's word. Speaker: Allen Estep March 20 - 25 7: .30 niffhtly at the Community Center, Hashin/glon, l a. Everyone is tret come. Please bring your Bible. Finch am Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Settle Fincham, of Washington, Va., were conducted Saturday at the Washington United Methodist Church by the Rev. Vickie Pittard. Burial was in the Washington Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Fincham died Wednesday, March 8, 1978, at her home. She was 70. A native of Rappahannock County, she was a daughter of the late Middleton and Martha Ann Horton Settle. She was a member of Washington United Methodist Church and a retired employee of Hampton Inn. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Edwin Scroggins of Washington; a brother. Walter Settle of Front Royal; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Edwin Scroggins Jr., John Moulis, Ronnie Hawkins, Martin Orfila, W. A. Buntin, Ernest Lillard, Carroll Settle and Gibson Whorton. Hurt Graveside services for Nannie Elizabeth Williams Hurt, 61, of Browntown were held in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal last Wednesday. The Rev. Stephen Bolhous conducted the service. Mrs. Hurt died Sunday, March 5, 1978, at her residence. The daughter of Harvey David and Annice Elizabeth Willis Williams, she was born in Rappahannock County on November 3, 1916. Surviving are her husband, Fred W. Hurt; two daughters, Maralyne Kidwell of Front Royal and Coanna Garnett of Browntown; one son, Lenny Hurt of Browntown; a sister, Dora LeHew of Front Royal; a brother. Winter Daniel Williams of Martinsburg, W. Va.; two half sisters, Effie Settle of Castleton and Nellie Fugate of Lynchburg; four grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter. Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers, deceiving your own selves. —The Bible For all your printing needs... No matter what your printing requirements, rely on us for expert assistance. We can assist you in ordering: Letterheads Envelopes Business Forms Stationery Labels Programs Brochures Booklets Tabloids Bills Invoices Ledgers Announcements Fast and efficient service for all your printing needs. Photocopying service also available. For more information, contact... ISappabamtuck Keuu? Washington, Va. 675-3349 A division of Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co., Warrenton, Va. Printing done at the plant in Warrenton, Va. For your convenience, you may also call Alan Poe, Production Manager, at 347-4466. Settle Celia Elizabeth Settle of Culpeper died March 6, 1978 in Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, following a prolonged illness. She was 76. Services were held last Thursday in the Geest Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. John L. Miller Jr. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Settle was the daughter of the late Henry Samuel Blackwell and the late Lacy Williams Barron of Rappahannock County. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John G. Chambers of Annandale and Mrs. James F. Bailey of Rixeyville; a son, L. Robert Settle Jr., of Culpeper; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Estes of Castleton, Mrs. Edward Putman of Arlington and Mrs. W. Roy Mills of Rixeyville; and two brothers, William Blackwell of West Chester, Pa., and John Blackwell of Wheaton, Md. CAIIDTH _n 4 ^ Rappahannock NrmPhoto/Sarah Litham r JUK I H GRADE 4-H ers in Mrs. Sheila Freeman s class display the banks and bulletin board they made under the supervision of 4-H leader Keri Smithgall. The youngsters are going to use the banks to save money for 4-H camp this summer. Better do a good deed near at home than go far away to burn incense. —Chinese Proverb General District Court Cases Carl Lee Gullick, Luray, reckless driving. Nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth's Attorney Ahmed Mahfouz, Hyattsville, Md., reckless driving, accident. Reduced to improper driving. $35 fine $18 costs. Sean P. Kelly, Washington, D.C., reckless driving, speeding 76-55. Reduced to speeding 74-55. $38 fine $18 costs. Michael Alan Frazier, Highland Springs, speeding 71-55 MR. $32 fine $18 costs. Oscar Dwane Stone, Falls Church, speeding 70-55 R $30 fine $18 costs. Curtis Dean Mabe, Luray, speeding 72-55 MR. $49 fine $18 costs. Same, no operators license. $15 fine. Michael Ray Jenkins, Washington, Va., speeding 66-55 R. $37 fine $18 costs. Same, defective equipment. $15 fine. Rebecca Ann Ellis, Castleton, no county sticker $10 fine $18 costs. Frank W. Elliott, Flint Hill, uninsured motorist. $150 fine $18 costs. WilKam E. Brittingham, New Carrollton, Md., no inspection. $10 fine $18 costs. Kimberly Ann James, Manassas, drunk in public. $15 fine $15 costs. Richard E. Jones, Springfield, speeding 70-56 $30 fine $18 costs. Thomas Williams, Manassas, driving on suspended license, $100, 10 days jail, suspended Same, speeding, $22 fine, license revoked for 90 days Steven Gibson, Milton W Va , reckless driving. $100 fine $18 costs. Same, driving while in toxicated. Dismissed Ray Harlow Coffey, Viewtown, speeding 71-55 Mr $32 fine $18 costs. Elmer D. Showalter, Harrison burg, fail to yield right of way, accident $50 fine $18 costs. James S Johnson, Vienna, speeding 73 55 MR. $36 fine $18 costs. Stuart Eiland, Flint Hill, defective eguipment. Dismissed. Donald Urbani, Alexandria, defective equipment. $15 fine $18 costs Dale B. Logan, Oxon Hill, Md., speeding 69 55. $28 fine $18 costs Stanley Carpenter, Stanley, reckless driving, accident. Dismissed Beverly S Brown, Harrison burg, reckless driving Reduced to improper driving. $35 fine $18 costs. William E. Lemerise, Staunton, improper backing Dismissed Charles Edward Grigsby. Sperryville, improper use of in spection sticker. $25 fine $18 costs. Amy L. Hudgins, Washington, D C., fail to obey highway signs $15 fine $18 costs. Rich Roland, Arlington, speeding 67 55 MR $24 fine $18 costs Rayburn R Allen. Sr., Manassas, speeding 68 55 Reduced to 65-55 $20 fine $18 costs Gregory S Watson, Ft Washington, Md , expired in spection $10 fine $18 costs. Jeffrey M Goudleman, Luray, trespass to hunt $50 fine $13 costs Wayne A Whetzel, Harrison burg, speeding 66 55 Corrected calibration Dismissed IVuti Corporation Photo CHARLES SUTPHIN. accompanied by his father Raymond, recently spent four days in Acapulco, Mexico, as a winner in a national Deutz sales contest. The Sutphins operate Charles E. Sutphin, Inc., Deutz tractor dealer on Route 211 east of Washington. NEW CARS at PIEDMONT 1978 Chevette Scooter $2995 Model T J 08 MANY MODELS AND OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN CHEVROLETS & OLDSMOBILES PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St., Phone 825-2161, Culpeper, Va. News From The Boston Area By MRS. MARIE ATKINS Rappahannock News Correspondent Mrs. Jesse Wharton spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jenkins to assist in caring for Mr. Jenkins, thus relieving Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins who returned to their home in Rixeyviile for several days. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Frazier and Harold were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. Spending Sunday with the Rev. W. B. Dennis were Warren Dennis of Amissville, Mrs. Joey Payne and Mr. and Mrs. David Aylor of Madison. Miss Debbie Thornhill of Manassas was a Monday luncheon guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill. Sunday afternoon guests of the Thornhills were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham and Donna were Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb, Steve and Wayne and later were evening callers on Mr. and Mrs. Billy Meredith of Reva Park. Russell Moore and Miss Diane Wharton of Hume were Saturday luncheon guests of Miss Wharton’s grandmother, Mrs. Ruby Wharton. Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines, Tommy and Stewart were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sanders of Gainesville. Maundy Thursday Service Set Maundy Thursday services will be held at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville on Thursday evening, March 23 at 7:30. Mrs. Betty Powers was one of the models at the fashion show and luncheon sponsored by the Catholic Women’s Club at the Country Club in Culpeper Saturday. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carter White for Sunday n dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brown of Luray and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dodson of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele and Michael were Tuesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. 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Flint Hill News ine Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Eva L. Smith with about 15 members present. Robert L. Massie of Richmond was a weekend houseguest of his mother, Mrs. Frank Spalding. Mrs. Ethel Pullen was released from Fauquier Hospital last Thursday. Her Saturday overnight and Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bud Corder, Lisa, Brad, and Karen of Front Royal. FireRescue Ivan Deal of Sperryville was taken from his home to the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville by the Sperryville Rescue Squad on March 6. Mrs. Margaret Dcvers was taken from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jimmy Wayland, to Culpeper Memorial Hospital on March 11 and Claudia Jenkins was transported to Culpeper Memorial Hospital from her home in Woodville on March 13 by the same unit. Also on March 13, the Flint Hill Rescue Squad made two calls. Mrs. Ella Pullen was taken from the Aileen Plant in Flint Hill to Warren Memorial Hospital and Reuben A. Clark was taken from Flint Hill to the Veteran’s Hospital in Martinsburg, W. Va. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Rt. 55/709, Marshall 364-1566 • REGULAR TUESDAY SALE State Graded 'Fat Cattle Sale 1st & 3rd Tues. of Every Month Mr*. Debbie Wimmer of Front Royal was a Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. Pullen. John Browning of Charlottesville was a weekend guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning. Mike and Kevin Raney of VPI & SU, Blacksburg, will arrive Friday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Raney, where they will spend their end-ofy quarter break. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch and Mrs. Mary Pullen of Fairfax were the guests of Mrs. M. H. Brady, Sr., on Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Noakes is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Her mother, Mrs. Elmer Atkins, visited her on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Foster celebrated the third birthday of their son, Rocky (Jerry, Jr.] on Sunday. Among those invited to the birthday party were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beumer and Trina of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Foster, Jr., and family, Mrs. Mary Foster and Betty and Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Burke. Joyce Walker of Falls Church was a weekend visitoi of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker. RCES Menu March 20-23, 1978 Monday Hamburgers with buns, potato chips, string beans, pears, milk. Tuesday Bologna, potato salad, green peas, apricots, milk. Wednesday Roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrot sticks, fruit jello, bread and butter, milk. Thursday Beef stew, coleslaw, peaches, cake, bread and butter, milk. /3B Friday Holiday Save Money FAST! 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It is doubtful many potatoes will be planted in Rappahannock March 17th but we can enjoy these delicious recipes using Ireland’s best. Leek and Potato Soup Recipe from: Julia Child’s Kitchen Cookbook For about 8 cups, serving 6 to 8 3 Tablespoons butter in a 3-4 quart heavy bottomed saucepan 3 cups sliced or minced leeks (white part only) or onions, or a combination of both. 3 Tablespoons flour 2 quarts hot water (or 4 to 6 cups water plus milk added at end of cooking) 1 Tablespoon salt; pepper to taste Optional: A cup or so of tender green part of the leeks, sliced or minced. 4 cups (about l‘/i pounds) potatoes, peeled, and roughly chopped or neatly diced, in this latter case use “boiling” potatoes that keep their shape. One third to ‘/i .cup heavy cream or sour cream, and-or 2 to 3 Tablespoons butter. 2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley and-or chives. The Soup Base...Melt butter over moderate heat, stir in the leeks and-or onions, cover pan, and cook slowly for 6 minutes without browning. Then blend in the flour and stir over moderate heat for 2 minutes to cook the flour without browning it either. Remove from heat, let cool a moment, and gradually beat in a cup or so of hot water. Blend thoroughly with the flour and vegetables, then stir in the rest of the water. (If you want to use milk, add it at the end of the cooking, it will curdle if you add it now.) Stir in the salt and pepper, optional green of leek, and the potatoes. Bring to a boil, and simmer partially covered for about 40 minutes, until vegetables are thoroughly tender. For a peasant type soup, mash the vegetables in the pan with a mixing fork or potato masher. For a smoother texture, put through medium blade of a food mill. Soup base may be completed hours or even a day ahead to this point: when cool, cover and refrigerate; reheat to simmer before proceeding. FINAL ENRICHMENTS. To serve the soup as is, stir in milk if you are using it, bring to the simmer, and blend in as much of the cream as you wish. Taste carefully, adding more salt and pepper, as needed. Off heat, and by tablespoons if you wish, stir in the butter. Decorate each serving with a spoonful more cream, again if you wish to, and a sprinkling of herbs. VUKACD ruuuu Mushroom Bake Recipe by: Judith N. Burke Huntly, Va. 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk Dash of pepper 6 cups sliced potatoes 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1 large onion 1 stick margarine Combine soup, milk, and pepper. Arrange layers of potatoes, chicken, onion and soup mixtures in buttered 4 quart casserole covering chicken well. Dot with margarine. Bake covered at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Remove cover. Bake 15 minutes. Yields 8 servings. Amissville Area News Mrs. Karl Bricker, Karl Jr. and Mrs. Richard Cooke of Columbus, Ohio were guests for the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Zinn. Joining them for a family gathering Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Tilley, Lisa, Greg and Paul of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zinn and Hazel and Miss Luerena Zinn, all of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zinn and Charlie of Gainesville, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hackley, Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Nicholas, Brad and Brett. Mrs. R. H. Rowzie had as visitors during the weekend Mrs. John H. Willis III and Mark of Orange who spent Friday and Saturday, Mrs. H. C. Hann of Catonsville, Md. who arrived Friday and remained through Sunday and Mrs. Richard Hummel of Richmond who visited Saturday and Sunday. David W. Streagle of Camp LeJeune, N. C. spent the weekend with his family, Mrs. Streagle, Marc and Shannon. Bobby and Lee Baines were overnight visitors of the Streagle family. Mrs. Paul Newton, Michele and Darin of Brightwood were callers Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley and of Mrs. R. H. Rowzie. Mrs. Thelma Buchanan of Lexington was a visitor for the weekend of her nephew, Nelson Burner, Mrs. Burner and Faye. Mrs. Thelma Russell of W renton was a recent S i ay dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dennis and L. H. Luttrell. Returning to their homes last Tuesday after a ten-day trip to Israfel where they visited the Holy Land are Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Doyle and granddaughter, Candy Todd, Mrs. Ruth Corbitt, Sherry Settle, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Latham, Mrs. George Gollaher, the Rev. and Mrs. Ray Crockett, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Judd. E. W. Creel, Joan Frazier. They visited all of the religious areas in Israel and enroute had a stop over in Rome. Mrs. Ella Rowzie of Falls Church stayed in the Doyle home with Mrs. T. W. Latham in the absence of the Doyles. Everett Rowzie of Alexandria visited his mother, while she was here. Beauty s Contest The Sperryville Rescue Squad is tentatively planning a beauty pageant for Rappahannock County girls to be held on April 21. All interested young ladies are asked to contact any member of the rescue squad for further derails. Birth Announced Robert and Rae Haase of Washington announce the birth of Jessica Lynn on March 9, 1978. Grandparents of the baby girl are Mr. and Mrs. Gaedke of Pompano Beach, Fla. and Jill Haase of Winston-Salem, N.C. DON’T SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRITY WHEN YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CHILD THE ADVANTAGES OF A SUPERIOR EDUCATIONI WAKEFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL HUNTLY, VA. NOW ENROLLING FOR 1978-79 Pre-School, Kindergarten, Gradea 110 (with Qradea 11 and 12 to be added) • Small classes (student-teacher ratio 15:1) • Competency testing in basic skills throughout • Accelerated courses tor fast learners • Advanced college placement courses in upper grades • Foreign language study from Kindergarten up • New science laboratories and equipment • Band, chorus, piano, violin, ballet, drama, art, chess • Soccer, field hockey, track, skiing, swimming, horseback riding • Opportunities for foreign travel and study LIMITED OPENINGS Write: Admissions, W Wakefield or 875 News From The Sperryville Area By MRS B. M. VARNER Rappahannock News Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wiley of Rixeyville who have just returned from Florida spent Tuesday and Wednesday with the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Wiley and family. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. were weekend guests of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Codding and family of Fairfax were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins. Mrs. Mary Quaintance with Mrs. Brown Miller of Peola Mills returned last Tuesday after a visit with Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Snead Jr. in Boca Raton, Fla. Mrs. Quaintance spent Thursday and Friday with Mrs. W. W. Sanford in Orange. Mrs. Frances Thornton was a guest Saturday of Mrs. Francis Churchill Jones in Richmond and attended the musical Cabaret. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Musselman of Culpeper were Wednesday visitors of Mrs. B. M. Varner. Guests of Mrs. A. W. Sick for the weekend were Mrs. Charles Sisk, daughters, Sandra and Charlotte of Arlington and Mrs. B. Wharton and daughter, Chester Gap Community Meet The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department would like the families in Chester Gap and Huntly communities to join them in a covered dish dinner at the Chester Gap Fire Hall Sunday, March 19, at 1 p.m. Hubert Gilkey, president, will review the activities of the local fire department the past year, and shall announce plans to raise funds for the department through March 26. “Are you aware of the detailed work performance of our volunteer firemen and their dedication to the emergencies and other needs of the surrounding areas? Many people are not informed in this respect and r will appreciate hearing some pertinent facts,” said Gilkey. Each family is urged to come, bring their covered dish and enjoy a social time together. NOTE: The telephone number of the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department has been changed. The current number is: 635-2100. Anniversary The Macedonia Pastors Aid Club, Flint Hill, will observe their anniversary on Friday evening, April 7, at 8 o’clock. The Rtv. Carroll Baltimore will be the guest speaker and will be accompanied by the “Baltimore Specials.” PUBLIC AUCTION Sat., APRIL 1 at Elmer’s 66 & Antiques Watch for complete listing in next week’s newspaper Karen of Falls Church. Mrs. R. E. Thompsen was accompanied home Saturday by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood from Warren Memorial Hospital. Recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal were Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Taylor and family of Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Don Deal and Michael and Andrew Deal of Culpeper and Ms. Louise Morris of Orange. Mr. and Mrs. John Black, Mrs. Dorothy Naphfel, Edie and Chucky Naphel of Baltimore, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dodson, Jeff and Julie of Haymarket were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Lester Dodson. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Johnston were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reems and son Brad in Winchester. Joining them were Mrs. Hinton Reems of Church Road and Mrs. Andrew Blair of DeWitt. Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. J. T. Burch in Orlando, Fla. Sue Taylor has returned to Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg after spending semester break with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor and family. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Sutherland have returned form a trip to Florida. Mrs. Dennis Wingfield, daughters, Denise and Cathy, Sheri Brown accompanied by Judy Lynn of Amissville spent Saturday in Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Swindler Jr., Michael and Barbara Dawn of Hanover, Pa. were weekend guests of Mrs. Lee Swindler and Bill. Guests of Mrs. Brown Miller at The Inn at Little Washington Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sanford and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilbert of Orange, Miss Carole Taft of Durham, N.C., Lyle Sanford of Winchester and Mrs. Mary Quaintance. Mr. and Mrs. David Cordle of Williamsburg spent the weekend with their parents, Mrs. W. H. Cordle and Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Sisk and sons. BULLOCK’S Quality Cleaners Complete Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service Rugs & Drapes 19 E. Jackson Front Royal, Va. 635-3055 w> List your property to help fulfill our clients requirements. We have anxious buyers for farms, acreage, homes of all types and in various locations and price ranges. Give us a call and we can sell your property and help you relocate _ anywhere in the area or anywhere across the na,ion MANAPOR" EALTY, INC. 278 Brc 3w Avenue Warrenton, Virginia 347-2126 Virginia Lowe, Agent 675-3737 i BOUSE & TOOK TSADEBS’COMITER 8 For as little as $5.50 your ad will appear In ALL THREE of these newspapers! RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS 703-675-3349 LOUDOUN TIMES-MIRROR 703-777-1111 FAUQUIER $ DEMOCRAT ; 703-347-4222 i * 1} QUARTER HORSE BAY GELDING - S 15 3 Rands 8 years old Excellent l all around horse In pleasure Western riding, and timed events Ideal youth horse 804-493-8272 or 804-493-8533 ARAB REGISTERED - V. chestnut proven brood mare tumps, excellent endurance type sound, tat and healthy Also her 1'/? year, gray colt gentle and well trained Call 703-777-6611 C PONIES FOR SALE DARK BAY PONY 12 1,6 years old Goes m snattle. shown and always in ribbons Jumps 2 teet and 6 inches to 3 feet easily 100% sound and gentle Child outgrown Phone 703-347 371 1 after 6pm STUD SERVICES BLUE BOY II (by Baghdad Avila) Vision of Baghdad (by Abdul - JWars Vision) Sink Not Sunk (by i Saggy Grit) Rob Roy II Stables Courtland Farm Rt 15 Aldie 703 777 5193 < HAY FOR SALE HAY - ALFALFA, TIMOTHY and mixed Middleburg, Va Call 703687-6230 HAY FOR SALE - prime second cutting orchard and mixed grass $2 50 - $2 75 per bale 703-6686480 PENNSYLVANIA HORSE HAY - Timothy in stock, all others availaole Pick up or deliver Call early or late Cattle hay too 703-' 777-5885 Keep trying1 BOARDING Pasture and stall' Rob Roy II Stables Courtland Farm Rt 15 Call 703-777-5193 FOX MEADE FARM Young horses broken, problem horses trained or reschool your horse tor sale Event, show and race Excellent relerences Call Debbie 703-2731712 evenings ,l"~ - INSTRUCTION RIDING LESSONS Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3012 Of 777-3279 'i PONIES FOR SALE INTERSTATE HORSE AND PONY SALE Saturday, March 18,1978 7:30 P.M. Fauquier Livestock Exchange Marshall, Va. Catalog sale, horses and ponies for hunt, show and pleasure, green and made. Registered Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Morgan, Paint, American Saddlebred, Welsh, Half-Arabian. Consignments accepted until 2 p.m. sale day. USED TACK SHOP - opening at 3 o’clock, featuring English and Western tack and riding clothes. Fo' further information cad: 703-364-2814 or 703-347-0819. VANS & TRAILERS j HARTMAN TRAIUER new paint new tires, new white Ma|Ova wheels Like new condition Call 703-777-2894 or 703-777-1383 —V MISC. - , ^ Tooth Floating - Equine Dentistry Call 703-364-2318 Box 1188 Middleburg Va BARN CONSTRUCTION ■ I, *€AiMNTTy~ BUILDING IB/ARMS - OOOIMUS /MblDOTmtMS *>l AND DMHNIP 364 1420 FARRIERS Reliable HORSESHOER Lonny Ward 703-937-4628 HORSESHOEING BILL DAVIS 703-347-4009 Horseshoeing R.M. DUNCAN 703-777-4332 t i i i i i i i i i i 1 i 1 i i i i i i i 'i ^Uilliams Co., Inc. specializing in the construction of Complete Custom Horse Facilities BARNS - STABLES - INDOOR ARENAS Remodeling - Custom Homes “Horse barns built by Horsemen" We Service our Product Rt 1. Box 40. Broad Run. Vi 22014 703-347-3173 § EAST COAST SPRING HUNTER SALE u a g March 25,1978 1:00 P M ka g W M Jennings Arena-Leesburg. Va g (7 miles south on Rt. 15) g Demonstration-10 00 AM LI g Selling: § Hunters. Jumpers. 3 Day Event Horses. Horses g for Steeplechase and Flat Racing. Broodmares g Young Prospects. Ponies and Pleasure horses g Thoroughbreds - Quarter Horses Crossbreds S For Catalogs and Info § Mike Jennings S 703-777-7973 \rmnnnrAnnnnrtnnnm East Coast Sales POBox 1238 Leesburg, Va 22075

Adventure Expedition The Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is offering a “High Adventure” expedition during the summer of 1978 to Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base Camp. Philmont is a 214 square mile camp located in northwestern New Mexico in the Sangre de Criston mountains of the Rocky Mountain range. Any registered Scout or Explorer who will be 14 years of age by September 1, 1978 is eligible and may contact the Scout Service Center for further details. The Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of. America is a participating agency of the United Fund of Winchester -Frederick County, the Front RoyalWarren County United Way, The United Way of Berkeley County, WV, Inc., and the United Givers Fund of Jefferson County, West Virginia. RAPPAHANNOCK FRUITGROWERS Fruit Growers (Continued from rage u; discontinued after the 78 growing season begins, Rust reported. After that, preparation for certification tests will be on a self-study basis. According to an enforcement agreement with EPA, use observations will be carried out on agricultural operations this summer to ensure that farmers are abiding by controls on restricted chemicals. Rust said he expected to see more emphasis placed on "intergrated management’’ —using chemical and nonchemical means of pest control—as additional chemicals are placed in restricted categories. He noted that 45 new chemicals have been proposed for intensive review with endrin, a rodent control chemical for orchards, as a number one candidate for restricted use. “EPA is not in an envious position,” he commented, in paving to walk a tight rope 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,$1.00additional. _ _ ..... r .. . " MtSC. FOR SALE -. Plan your HERB GARDEN now. Plants available midApril at FAITH MOUNTAIN HERBS & ANTIQUES. 987 8824. Across from Sperryvllle Post office. 13tf ATTIC INSULATION: Con sider using Insatherm, a cellolosic (wood base) fiber insulation. It only takes a little over 5" thickness to give an R19 value. That's better than fiberglass or rock wool! It's U.L. approved as a fire retardant material. Doesn't itch or scratch normal skin. Non Toxic. Can be hand poured or machine blown. Only $5.49 for a 27 S.F. bag That's too many reasons not to consider calling JIM CAR PENTER CO., Rte. 29S, Madison, Va. 948-5841 (COLLECT). 13m30 FOR SALE: Vi, %, AND Vt Simmental bulls and limited number of Simmental heifers. Will hold for spring delivery. Also, two 44 Chianina-’/i Angus bulls. Phone 743-6304, Luray, after 6 00. Trio Farms, John (Buddy) Burner. 11 ml6pd SPRING BULBS, Wetsel and Burpee seeds, onion sets now available at WARD'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER, 1526 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal 635 8459 13 + GENERATORS-New & Used Authorized Service ONAN PINCOR HOME L I T E Me CULLOUGH WARD'S LAWN 8, GARDEN CENTER, 1526 Shenandoah Ave. Front Royal 635 8459 13 + Whatever your craft or hobby, The Rush River Company, Washington, Va., has a BOOK to increase your knowledge 13 + UNIROYAL TIRES Farm - Auto • Truck Jaap Universal Parts Rosson & Trollo Brandy Station, Va. 826-3722 BIG BROWN FRESH FERTILE EGGS from hens fed home-grown grains from Jordan River Farm. Get them at Nature s Foods at the Ru.sh River Co. in ash in gton or Settle s Grocery Flint Hill BALDWIN And Other Famous Brands Best Prices in Area 4 MH I. SNAVIB PIANO CO. 1202N. RoyalAve. Front Royal, Va. •Admiral 6 PMco •New and Used Refrigerators •President and Coin C8'sl Aa* atowt m tor mm ptonatotomf BEANY ELECTRONICS 208 Eatt Mi Si Front Royd < LABRADOR RETRIEVER puppies. Born Feb. 1. AKC registered, champ line. Ready March 16. 675 3245 Hugh Exton. 15 M 15 p HAY: Orchard grass and mixed. Amissville. 937 4121. 13 + FORD—1978 new F100, gauges, step bumper, mud and snow tires, 1475 lb. spring. $4195. Ray Burt 703 534 6000. Dealer. HAY tor Sale. Call 675 3566 or 675 3610, nights. Utt SILEAGE for sale 675 3628. 13m26pd Several tons of good coal for sale. Contact Frank B. Huff or call 675 3389 13 + FOR SALE: 1967 Mustang. Very good condition. $700 987 8480 or 987 8822 _ 3m30 BEES—Golden Italians. 3 lb. package with queen. Early truck delivery. 703 987 8533. Call after 5 p.m. Purebred German Shepherd puppies for sale. $50. P O Box 195, Washington, Virginia 22747 WANTED: Pasture for 90 cows (300-400 acres) Paul Stroupe, 778 2878, or William Clat terbuck, Jr 788-3585. 14ml6od .. -.. personal ._ 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 pm Independent, fundamental, soul winning church. For bus service call Pastor John K Burke Jr 675 3662 .21tf FISH—A Christian service organization. Need help? Call 675 3523, 987 8291 or 937 4721 ft The family of Susie B Majors would like to thank each and every one-for all their acts of kindness while Mother was ill Thank You Marie Cottman 21 +pd Need cash for Easter and Mother's Day? Make good money on your own time selling Avon products Call 825 4827 20m23 f HOME AND 1 I BUSINESS SERVICES I GORE'S ELECTR ICAL SERVICE. Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs P 0 Box 88, Sperryville, Va , 987 8748 _ tfk ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings, Tinning and roofing of all kinds, Aluminum gutter and downspout, Roof repair Call Bill Starks, 675 3630, Washington, Va EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation 987 8928 tf 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 SH . We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING b SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825 8383 Culpeper THURMON WHORTON, Flint Hill —Plumbing, Heating, Electrical work. 24 hour emergency service. 675-3607. 5tf MASONRY CONTRACTOR—Rock, brick and block. "Stonework a Specialty." MARTIN WOODWARD 987 8824 5tf SPRING CLEANING—Your chimney will protect your home from flue fires. Call 'The Chimney Sweep" for a spring special. 636 2634. 54_ Try a hand-rubbed oil finish on your family treasures. FAITH MOUNTAIN REFINISHING. 987 8824 Free estimates. 5tf CHAIR BOTTOMSI 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. --- HELP WANTED J 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. If you can organize your time and work with a minimum of supervision, this can be an excellent full time or part time business for you. Write Bob McKenzie, Marketing Manager, The Thos. D Murphy Co., Red Oak, Iowa 51566 20m30pd STEP UP to a sales career opportunity with an in ternationai organization Guaranteed S800 a month to start, two weeks expense paid training Sell and service business and professional people Prefer age 25 or over, ambitious, must own car, sportsminded, bondable Call for appointment— COLLECT-BOB CURRAN, 804 288 1715 Monday through Friday, March 13 17, 1978, 9 a m. 6 p.m DO IT NOW! 20 + GARDENER wanted. Ready to plant early spring garden. Position open April. Year round employment. Some stable work in winter. Only reliable person need apply. References required. Cottage available Sinclair, P O. Box 238, Warrenton Tel. 703 347 2145 20ml6 WANTED: Seamstresses to work in your own home—Front Royal area. Good supplementary income on production work. For additional info, call 636 2468 20m30 Love crafts? Like money? You can have both. No delivering, collecting, or investing. Call 972 2962. 13 m 16 Position available for kitchen work. Apply in person The Inn at Washington. 20 + GENERAL FARM WORK ERS NEEDED in Amissville area. $2.50 per hour. 937 4413. SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED: Yards to mow or clean; shrubbery trimmed, gardens cleaned, windows washed or painted Call 987 8170. 19m30 SMALL HOUSE OR COT TAGE WANTED in exchange for caretaking or minimal rent by Rappahannock resident needing to relocate due to highway construction. AREA REFERENCES. H. Schiff, Box 73E, Amissville. 27tfn LEGAL NOTICES TOWN COUNCIL WASHINGTON, VA. NOTICE Joyce and Peter Kramer of Washington, Va request a variance in accordance with article 6, Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance to divide old lot 19 with 2 existing primary dwellings into 2 separate properties, also a variance to divide old lot 26 and parts of lots 25 and 27 with 3 existing primary structures into 3 separate properties A hearing has been scheduled for 7:30 p m. on March 21 in the Washington fire house, Washington, Va. The applicant and other interested parties wishing to be heard are requested to be present at that time. Town Council Washington, Va By: J. N Miller Mayor 22ml6 UNO i i kjin “Drivers employed by large trucking companies bad annual [ average earning* of about J$18y300i As Quoted F•jy the A> U S Dept ot L abot Buremu ot i abut Statistics Bulletin Ni. mm NO FUTURE? hfl$$lbrt? Start now to plan for a professional careerdnvinga BigKig‘ < Hn private training school offers competent in struct ors. modern equipment andi ha I lenging training fields Keep your job and train on part time basis is«,t & Sun i or attend our .1 week full time resident training Lall right now tor full information Revco Tractor Trailer Training Inc HARRISONBURG 703-434 5326 sr*£'Cs. £ • New Hornet ^ •Restorations & tfi Remodeling •Barns A Outbuildings •Free Estimates ALLAN COOMBS 675-3485 Licensed Contractor Joe Williams*™ General Contractor Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. “Quality” Second To None References703-635*5903 f"". .l'". REAL ESTATE .fOR&Ajg FORTY ACRES off Route 631, mostly wooded with nice trout stream, terrific hunting land. Only $950 per acre. Will consider only 10 per cent town. Call Strahle 301-384'250. _ 29 May 11 ART GALLERY FRAME SHOP located In Middleburg, Va. $5,000 plus inventory. Willing to train. Owners moving. Contact the Nonesuch Gallery at 687-6756. 5Atf COMMERCIAL RENTAL Small Business shops available in The Plains, Va. Beauty shop, barber shop, trades, etc Beauty shop available now, other shops available in early 1978. Contact the Trust Department of the Fauquier National Bank, 703/3472700 24 rf RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY: 133 acres of good farmland bordered on the back by the Covington River, fronting on state highway. A good farmhouse with 360 degree views. GOOD 3-BEDROOM STONE HOUSE on 1 Vi acres — $55,000. 5 & 10 ACRE LOTS fronting on highway. $12,500 & $25,000. Call Mr Johnston, 703-987-8720 or W. A. MILLER, REALTOR Post Office Building Washington, Va. 22747 703-675-3521 I J Property ©ffrrimjB partially restored farm house with new well, septic and bath - 5 rolling acres and river frontage - terrific views $65,000. rushing stream flows through 10 wooded acres, pond site and owner financing $1,650 per acre. small 3 bedroom home outside village of Flint Hill on 2 acres $22,220. Eileen M. Day Realtor-Broker Candy Coombs Washington, Va. Kerry Smithgall 675-3485 675-3400 937-5573 REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE Madison Co. - 49.57 woodad acras; Includes bold stream, timber, and old four-room house. $700 per acre. Rappahannock Co. • 55.44 acres, part cleared. Bold stream, state road frontage. $1200 per acre. Liberal financing on both of these properties. Two very attractive old residences. Ideal for do-ityourself project or restorer with esthetic vision * ln$23 Mo” °Pportun,,y °n* •* *35,000; the other at Old residence on 80 acres, very close to Shenandoah National Park. $110,000. CALL W. H. LYNE, REALTOR 987-8291 or Joseph Nordone, Associate Realtor 987-8691 SCENIC RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Would welcome a few more people & horaea: HORSE/CATTLE FARMS or 58 seres rolling pasture with large, lovingly restored Colonial. Urge barn, mt. views, guest house, stream, <248,000. 127 acres, gentle slopes for gentle folks, luxurious 17 room home with separate apartment, guest house, 24 stall stable and indoor arena, ponds, mt. views, highly recommended by local horses. <375.000. 50 acres, pasture and woods, river frontage, large barn, Mt. Views. <98,000. 73 rolling acres, large country home and many barns,<165.000. WASHINGTON WHITE HOUSE • Charming large village Victorian, 2 acres, walk to library, restaurant, medical center, real estate off ices! <75,000. MT. LAND - 50 acres near Shen. Nat. Park - <50,000, 25 acres <25.000, 13 acres - <15.000. SCRABBLE; 10 View acres, wooded with access<9,000. RIVERFRONT tracts, 25 acres on the Thornton, beaver dam, pondsite, views, <35,000. HELP pay for this ad by buying one or all of the above. Conference Centers? Rappalaehian 875-3777 Homes It no mw 70-3171fl2D Washington, Va * P Botch** 837-43B between "people who want til chemicals banned versus those who want to use all chemicals regardless of consequences.” In ad ministering the restricted use certification program, EPA will have to decide if the benefits outweigh the risks, he concluded. BAY T CANNON COi REAL ESTATE Amissville, Va. 937-4111 AMISSVILLE 12 acre farmette. Frame home with 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, two baths, one room in basement, large unfinished attic with floor suitable for two additional rooms, storage room, two porches, central air and heat, many outbuildings, stream with possible pond site, located on paved state road. $61,000. Owner financing. RAYT. CANNON f703)937-4900 VIEWS OF THE BLUE RIDQE MTNS. go with this desirable 2-story frame house in Flint Hill. 3 BR, 1 full bath, large living room with bay window, fully equipped kitchen, office/study, rec. room (20x20), 2 car garage with workshop, 2 out-buildings. Many extras. Reduced over $4,000. Excellent buy with owner financing. Under- $50,000. HOME WITH INCOME^ This 2 story pre-Civil War home located in Flint Hill offers several opportunities to the smart buyer. Rent both 2 BR apts. or live in one and rent the other. Remodeled in 1973 with new wiring, plumbing, insulation. Fireplaces, 2 fully equipped kitchens A fine value that can bring you extra income for$58,500. FARMETTE. This 5’/2 acres has all the requirements for an ideal country farmette. Excellent grazing, stream, pond, fencing. 4 stall shed, 2-stall barn with feed room, lights and water, plus 3-story colonial featuring 4 BR, 1 Vi baths, living room with stone fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full basement. Must be seen. $67,500. WARREN CO. 2-story farm house on 4 fenced acres. 4 BR, 1 full bath, dining room, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances. Large laundry room. Large barn, several other outbldgs, pond, small stream. Asking $48,000. CHARMING 2-STORY VICTORIAN HOUSE in town of Washington, Va 4 BR, 1 Vi baths, formal living room, dining room & parlor, large country kitchen plus sewing room. Several outbldgs, small stream. House and 5 acres for $72,500 or house and approx 3 acres for$68,900. Eves., weeknds call Jean Lillard 703-675-3661 ROY WHEELER REALTY 19 Culpeper St. Warrantor!, Va. 347-7171 PANORAMA REALTY Sperryville Emporium Sperryville, Va. 987-8640 Open Every Day 9 room, 2 story home in Flint Hill. On 4 prime acres on good road, home features stone fireplace in living room, separate den and dining rooms. 4 bedrooms; bath; central oil heat and much more! Land is mostly open with good shade trees around home, good year round stream and views. Neat 2 stall barn with loft. Plenty of room for garden and grazing. $56,000Call now for appointment. 12.87 mostly open, level acres with nice building site Located iust east of Sperryville Frontage on hard surfaced road and trout stream. Outstanding views $26,000 3 bedroom frame home located on 5 open acres with stream and state road frontage Home includes eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, full bath and new furnace Asking $40,000 26 wooded acres with park boundary. Building sites with valley views. State road frontage and 20 year owner financing. $36,000 3 bedroom, full basement, brick rambler on approximately 1 acre with excellent mountain views. Near Flint Hill. $55,500 5 acres partly wooded, partly open. Good views, building sites and state road frontage. Located in nice area of county. A good investment at$6900 (B REALTOR ASSOC/ATES JAMES W. LEAKE - 967-6236 J. MAURICE O'BANNON 967-6713 JOHN R. EUBANK, Jr. - 967-6146 C. KEETON BARNES - 987-6619