Rappahannock News, June 1, 1978

^moro, nsmom . FR0^ AMISSVILLE AND WASHINGTON responded to a single car crash on Route - 11 early May 11 to give aid to two young men injured when they were thrown from the vehicle. Brothers Injured in 211 Crash Brothers Roger and Stephen Barnes of Vienna, were injured in a midnight single car traffic crash on Route 211 east of Massies Corner Saturday. Roger remains a patient in Fairfax hospital in critical condition with massive head injuries. Both victims were thrown from the car, a 1966 convertible, according to Trooper H.A. Newlin. Roger Barnes was the operator of. the convertible whieh ran off the highway, went out of control, hit an embankment and rolled over several times, said the officer. Roger sustained massive head injuries while Stephen received a shoulder injury and lacerations of the face and head. Newlin investigated a crash where Donnie Lee Jenkins ol Washington, driving a Ford pickup, ran off, the road and tore down several panels ol fence. Damage was estimated at SI 200 to the truck. A rear end collision was investigated by Trooper R.A. Baines May 28 near Pine Knot Inn on Route 211 west of Washington. According to Baines, Pista S. Burayi of Bloomington, 111., operating a 1974 Dodge van, was struck in the rear by a 1973 Ford station wagon. Operating the Ford wa* Judith L. Lewis of Charlottesville. No injuries resulted, said Trooper Baines, and damage was estimated at SI 25 to the van and at S450 to the station wagon. Lewis was cited for following too closely. RLEP Meeting Friday The RLEP will hold its quarterly meeting at the Court House in Washington on Friday, June 2 at 7:30 P-m. It is hoped that the members and the public at large will attend this forum since the format will be similar to that of a “town meeting." Speaking will be George . SP3 Beard, this area's delegate in the State Legislature, and Richard McNear, the Director of Planning and Zoning for Fauquier County. They will discuss the status of land-use planning on state and local levels and will answer questions from the audience. Free expression of views by the public is urged. ft mmi GIRLS TRACK COACH Ann Spieker, wu turn mi Skyline District “Coach of the Yew" and track team member Jamelle Prudhum received the Sports* manship Award for Rappahannock County High School this year. Recognition was made Saturday evening at the school’s Athletic Banquet. Other pictures inside. r •. I.-* . < 4— bit Kenyon Supported For School Board Irvin Kenyon has received an informal endorsement from the executive committee of the Rappahannock Citizens for Better Education to fill Walter Masterson’s seat on the county School Board. Masterson's term expires in June. The Rappahannock County School Trustee Electoral Board will meet on June 20 to appoint a new member to a four year term. As a Rappahannock resident who has never had children in the school system here. Masterson’s reappointment has met with some opposition. At Monday's meeting of the Rappahannock Citizens for Better Education, chairman Ron Wiley announced that the organization's executive committee had talked about an alternative to Masterson and decided upon Irvin Kenyon. (Kenyon is a resident of Slate Mills who has two children enrolled at the elementary school and is a member of Citizens for Better Education.) Wiley proposed that anyone interested in supporting Kenyon’t appointment contact a member of the Electoral Board. He noted that the Electoral Board members — C. E. Johnson, George Muth and John S. Browning — are also up for reappointment in July. The Citizens for Better Education executive committee arrived at suggestions for the Electoral Board membership, according to Wiley. Unofficial endorsement was given to Ruby Cannon, Christine Johnston and Aubry North. As Judge Raynor V. Snead appoints the Electoral Board, Wiley advised concerned parties to contact the Judge in support of the proposed slate. Weekend Weather The outlook is for warm, partly cloudy » weather with a chance of showers High will be in the 80s with lows in the 60s. Citizens Address Education Goals By DAPHNE McCULLOUGH Rappahannock News Staff Writer Improvement in basic skills, expanded curriculum and enlarged school facilities were high priority items discussed by the Rappahannock Citizens for Better Education at Monday’s bi-monthly open meeting. “We can't keep going if we don’t have something to work for," maintained chairman Ron Wiley, on suggesting that the group form a committee to determine long and short range goals for Rappahannock’s public scfuH>ls that the Citizens for Better Education could work to achieve. In mentioning expanded curriculum as a goal, Wiley cited the need for additional classes — and classroom space — in fine arts, language arts and shop. “What can we do to improve the basic skills that are already being taught?” asked Newbill Miller. “This is not a new concern...I’ve worried about this for five or six years." In addition. Miller noted the need for improvement in scores by Rappahannock students on college entrance exams. Excellent students — the top ten percent of this year’s graduating class — *' icuiwf -hr tfwr twffonr SO percent on Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT's) compared to all students entering the University of Virginia, according to Miller. He added that Rappahannock's junior class this year fared even poorer scoring in the bottom 25 percent on SAT’s compared to students entering VP1 and the University of Richmond. Miller acknowledged that declining scores on college entrance exams was not a problem Restricted just to Rappahannock. However, he said, “the feeling I got when 1 took it to the administration was that we didn’t have a problem. Now, it’s openly admitted that county students aren't performing up to average standards,” Miller continued, “but everybody involved is trying to shift the blame to somebody else.” More Math Courses Jeremy Freeman interjected that high school math teacher Don Bomberger had pointed out part of the problem when Bomberger requested that the Scfmol Board institute an additional high level math class to offer algebra students who will have no appropriate course to take in their senior year. The school system offers only two years of French, Freeman said, yet Rappahannock students must compete for college entrance with pupils from areas wifh much wfder language programs. Liz Schershel,vice-chairman of the Citizens for Better AN ESSAY CONTEST sponsored by Amissville Ruritan Club netted cash prizes for Kevin Perdue, left, who received $30 for second place and David Hudson center, who was given $30 for his first place essay. Making the presentation at an Amissvihe Cluby mWrmnK at RCHS was Nelston Burner, representative of the Education, noted that science lab facilities at the high school were also inadequate. “There’s no lab out there beyond the barest minimum," she maintained. Miller repeated that the primary problem lay in failure to master basic skills at the elementary level, specifically in reading and language arts. ‘‘The whole country is having a hard time nailing down exactly where the problem (with achieving basic skills) lies,” responded Jenks Hobson. “I can't believe it’s so complex,” Miller countered, “if an instructor at a Mennonite School with only a ninth grade education can teach kids how to read and have them working at grade level when they enter public school,” Guy Foster attributed part of the county’s difficulties with its educational system to the lack of family involvement in the schools — a problem not shared by the Mennonite communities. “I was midly alarmed at the parents who were totally surprised at finding their child a grade or two behind normal level." said Foster. “Folks need to know where the basic problem is.” he said, adding that the attack should begin in the home. ’*• **PP»fc«iHwck can’t run its schools in the Mennonite tradition, noted Don Bomberger, but in a Mennonite community, families are behind whatever the teacher feels best “and that’s very important." Confidence In Teachers Charlie Lewis agreed with Bomberger's contention that parents need to support teachers. “Sometimes, it seems like the parent has more confidence in the child than in the teacher,” said Lewis. He maintained that parents need to communicate confidence in the teacher’s ability to teach. "When the parents lose confidence in the teacher, the child loses confidence in the teacher and then the child might as well stay home,” Lewis concluded. John Summers pointed to the lack of communication between parent and teacher as a contributing factor in problems with the school system. A large number of parents work outside the county and are unable to meet with teachers except for night conferences, two few of which are scheduled, according to Summers. He reported that, in many cases, homework and test papers are not returned to the child. Summer' said when he visited the elementary school lor a conference, his child's teacher couldn t tind assignment papers. He added that, as a result, he knew his child was doing poorly in math but didn't know in what specific area or why. Wiley suggested that the elementary school's Parent Teacher Association be brought into work with the Citizens for Better Education to improve communication between the parent, teacher and child. Sharon Kilpatrick asked if there was a PTA at the high school and was told none existed. "Leadership has to come from the school administration." commented Miller. "Otherwise, a PTA is not very effective." he added. Old Problem Sharon Kilpatrick and Jenks Hobson noted that substandard performance bv Rappahannock students was not a new problem. Hobson (Continued on Page 10) Flower Show Scheduled June 3 Flowers and memories have long gone hand in hand. Delving into the pasi history and present beauties of flowers and floral arrangements, the ladies of the Rappahannock Counts Garden Club will present this year s show emit led “Nostalgia.” The June thud presentation will contain a variety of exhibits. Educational exhibits will explore areas of Conservation and Indian Artifacts while Horticultural and Artistic exhibits provide information about specimens of particular flowers and creative arrangements with inviting titles such as "Hello...Come In!” and "Grandiuoihei s Rose Jar.” There’s even a classification entitled "When I Was A Boy" especially toi the men. The Show will be open to the public from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at the Washington School Auditorium in Washington Virginia. Admission will be $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. Status Of Park Swap Clarified By DAPHNE McCULLOUCH HiffHfciMii ck Ntw Staff Writer Landowners whose property adjoins tracts involved in the proposed Park land swap turned out for the public meeting Tuesday night on the Shenandoah Park general management plan. But Park officials brushed aside questions regarding the land trade and refused to allow public discussion of the issue. Park Assistant Superintendent Bill Loffis did go so far as to announce that the swap of Rappahannock Park land for privately owned property in Greene County was not final yet and offered to send copies of the environmental assessment on the proposed trade to interested individuals. In answer to questions posed after the workshop meeting, Loffis clarified the status of the proposed land ■ t * --—r-.— ^ 1 exchange. Loftis explained that National Park Service Regional Directoi Richard Stanton had given final approval to the environmental assessment on the trade of approximately 312 acres near Old Hollow and 93 acres in Warren County for 442 acres in Greene County and had thereby authorized the exchange. However, noted Loftis, local Park officials can still decide to stop the deal. Loftis said that copies of the environmental assessment are available from Park authorities. He added that the record will stay open for at least 30 more days to receive public comment before a final decision is reached. According to Loftis, local Shenandoah Park officials can decide to halt the proposed trade, should they receive overwhelming opposition from the public. "We—and by we, I mean the Park—have to live here,” Loftis commented. He expressed surprise at the negative reaction to the land deal and emphasized that the Park authorities had not tried to put the exchange through behind the public's back. Loftis noted that the Planning Commissions of all three counties involved had been notified months ago that the land trade was being considered and none had registered opposition. "We stuck our toe in to test the water and it felt good in the old story about the remarked. The scheduled workshop on the new Park general management plan seemed anti-climatic after the Park representative’s refusal to discuss the land , exchange. Instead of listening to proposals for the Park’s (Continued on Page 2) MRS. FRANK HUME CHECKS HER GARDENfcT^^^^E ,Hower Show scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from 2 until 8 p.m. at the old Washington School auditorium. Entries are invited and there is a special . lass for men only. 8 To Washington

News From Washington Area Mrs. W. C. Campbell has moved to the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Paulson, in Newport News. Her new address is 239 Shoe Lane, Newport News, Va. 23606. Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Lindenblad of Chesterfield, Mo., arrived Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller. Mrs. Lindenblad will spend the week with the Millers, while Dr. Lindenblad returned to Missouri Monday afternoon. Mrs. Lyle Updike of Omaha, Neb., visited Mrs. John Updike from Friday until Sunday. Miss Suzanne Updike, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Updike of Culpeper, spent Monday with her grandmother, Mrs. John Updike. Mrs. L. J. Turner joined Dr. and Mrs. John Turner of Warrenton for dinner Saturday evening in Culpeper. Calling on Mrs. Gabe Burke Saturday were Mrs. Roy Reeve and daughter, Karen, of Pine Grove Mills, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Rannie Building? •Paint •Lumber J •MiHwork • •Hardware Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Warrenton Buiding Material Co., Inc. on the By-Pass Warrenton 347-1400 Burke of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Missy and Roy Jr. of Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulkner of Orange spent Sunday with Mrs. W. M. Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Winfield of Manassas visited her on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moffett III and daughters have moved into “Twinland” on Mt. Salem Avenue, formerly the home of Mrs. W.C. Campbell. Gilbert Updike entered Warren Memorial Hospital on Saturday. Mrs. Jesse Wisecarver of Stephens City was a weekend guest of Mrs. Updike and Mrs. Ethel Raniey of Slate Mills spent a few days with her this week. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack of McLean were Memorial Day guests of Mrs. Sengstack's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz. Stant Weaver visited his sister-in-law, Mrs. S. B. Weaver, in Warrenton on Friday. Afterwards, he attended a Senior Citizens area meeting at the National Guard Armory in Warrenton. Miss Patty Penaranda of Fairfax was a weekend houseguest of her grandfather, Mr. Weaver and Mike Hicks of Culpeper called on Miss Penaranda and Mr. Weaver during the weekend. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson during the Memorial Day weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson Jr., Karen Sue and Ernest of Culpeper, Donald A. Anderson and Mrs. Lorraine McAllan of Arlington and Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, Michael and Jennifer of Fairfax. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindstrom returned home last Thursday evening following a two-week fishing trip to Ixappaliannnck ^iruu? 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 iNew I Renewal Check Inclosed NAME__ ADDRESS _ CITY _STATE _ZIP_ Entered as second class mail at the Post Office m Washington Va The Pap pahannock News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street Warrenton va by The Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co P O Bo* 631 Warrenton Va 22'86 3 OLD DOMINION MANUFACTURING CO., INC. We have openings tor. WELDERS 1 experienced or trainees (We have our own in-1 plant School. Earn while you learr^* SPRAY PAINTERS (metals) Some experience preferred, but will consider training interested person. Apply. Monday thru Friday—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. OLD DOMINION MANUFACTURING CO., INC. 1 Culpapor, Va. 828-3711 An Equal Opportunity Employer _ A A Minnesota. Enroute home, they spent a few days with Mrs. Iva Singleton in Zanesville, Ohio. Mrs. H. T. Updike returned home Saturday from Culpeper Memorial Hospital where she had undergone surgery last week and is doing well. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Payne, Cheryl and Scotty and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jenkins, T.J. and Kim, all of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke of Culpeper were Friday luncheon guests of his mother, Mrs. Guy Burke. Mrs. Arthur Edmonds and Miss Becky Edmonds of Front Royal visited Mrs. J. M. Lillard Saturday morning. Mrs. Evelyn McCreight of Cedarville called on Mrs. Lillard Saturday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Manuel of Winchester visited | her on Monday. Richard Hanson of Gatihersburg, Md.. spent the holiday weekend at his cottage here. A. H. Keyser returned home last Thursday after being a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Kent Woolfolk of Louisa visited her brother and sisterin-law, Mr. and Mrs. Keyser, on Sunday. Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett was the guest of honor at a birthday dinner given Sunday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindstrom. Among those present were Mrs. Henry Miller and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Campbell of Luray and Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Estes of Sperryville. Saturday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Burke of Warrenton. Mrs. Arthur Vaughan of Fredericksburg arrived Sunday to spend several days with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Burke and returned home Thursday. Miss Frankie Keyser of Bethesda. Md. was the weekend guest of Miss Mary Miller Wood. Miss Keyser entertained for dinner at The Inn Friday evening having as her guests Mrf' and Mrs; -C. H. Keyser of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Earl Edmonds of Huntly and Miss Annie Miller Amond and Miss 1 WiH>d. Joining Miss Wood and her houseguest. Miss Keyser for lunch Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Keyser and Mrs. H. M. Keyser. Miss Nancy Buntin of Warm Springs spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Buntin. They attended the Strawberry Festival Saturday at Delaplane. Col. and Mrs. Robert H. Ingle Jr. and Christopher spent a week in New York City, returning home Monday evening. Memorial Day weekend houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Bridges were her cousin, Mrs. Mary Anna Kershaw of New York City and Mr. and Mrs. David Morgan of London, England. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fritts of Front Royal and their houseguest, Mrs. Helen Wilhite of Annandale visited Mr. and Mrs. Reid Payne and family and Mrs. Jackie Estes on Monday. THE REV. B. GALE TITCHENELL received an award from Amissville Ruritan Club for his efforts in stimulating interest in the essay contest sponsored by the club. News From The Sperryville Area Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Bayne of Brentwood, Md. visited Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins and other relatives in the county last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins accompanied by Mrs. C. E. Burke of Front Royal were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Codding and family in Fairfax. The occasion was Clare Codding's third birthday. Mrs. Hawkins entered University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville on Tuesday for tests. Jim Miller of Atlanta, Ga. spent the holiday weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown Miller. Mrs. John R. Hudson and granddaughter, Rebecca Beal of Luray were Friday guests of Mrs. Virginia Lewis. Holiday weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve were Mr. and Mrs. Markwood Butler and family of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Reeve and daughter, Karen of State College, Pa. who were also guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baldwin, Sr. Dr. Carroll Quaintance returned home Monday after Park Status - (Continued from Page 1) Future development and having an opportunity to ask questions, the audience was divided into two workshop groups and instructed to give written responses to: — What kind of place should the Park be? —What problems do you see facing the Park in the future? —Should the Park be changed? The workshop groups were encouraged to discuss answers among themselves under ground rules that forbade debate and at the end of the discussion, after listing group responses on large sheets of paper hanging from easels, group members were instructed to list what ihey felt were the ten most important points brought up. Both workshop groups saw [he Park as a place to get :lo»e to nature and .“away Tom it all.'’ They felt that ecreation — particularly torseback riding, hiking and ramping—should be enrou raged while maintaining a balance between use and preservations Future problems listed included overcrowding and abuse, access for the elderly and the handicapped, litter control, the effect of Park expansion on the local tax base, control of fringe development, the effect of fire in the wilderness area on the town of Washington’s watershed, sale or exchange of current Park property and the effect of a large parking area in Front Royal on Route 211 traffic. Response to the question on "should the Park be changed?" ranged from suggestions that the Park be more fully protected to suggestions that riding trails, overnight facilities and facilities for the elderly and handicapped be expanded. One workshop group ranked better understanding and communication between the Park and adjoining landowners as the most important issue discussed and the second workshop group ranked gave fire fighting top priority. NAMED TO THE DISTRICT All-Star, were N»U Aylor in baseball and Jamelle Prudhum in track. AllStars are selected for Skyline District of which Rappahannock is a part. Foundry Workers GOOD PAY AND BENEFITS APPLY BINGHAM & TAYLOR CORP. Culpapar The majority of the workshop participants indicated that they felt meaningful discussion and proposals were hampered by the Park representatives refusal to answer questions. Planning Commission member Walter Masterson reflected the most common reaction when he remarked hat he felt like he belonged in the old story about the ieven blind men who were isked to describe an :lephant. + + + + Our bodies are not as yet really adjusted to a sedentary form of life. Atrophy sets in if we fail to use our bodies. Failure to use the arms, for instance, will cause them to become lifeless. Running is a wonderful exercise, it charges up the whole system. Walking is splendid exercise. —Henry Miller DAISPHY JETT RECEIVE!) a trophy for hia efforta in croaa country running. He was the only trackman recognized. f undergoing eye surgery at the University of Virginia Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Manuel of Browntown were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. B. M. Varner. Thursday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates were Elder and Mrs. C. E. Brizendine and Elder and Mrs. K. W. Yeager of Huntsville, Ala. Elder Paul Troutner of Versailles, Ky., Elder Dwayne Fletcher of Maryland. Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher of Winchester, Mrs. Evelyn Mellon, Front Royal, Elder Raymond Presley, Brightwood, Mr. and Mrs. George Rothgeb, Luray, Marvin Galyen of Fredericksburg and Jenet Yates of Middletown. Bill Yates of Roanoke was a Saturday overnight guest. Those from here attending the Atkins - Stinson wedding Friday evening in Front Royal were Mrs. Ruth Perkins, Cindy Cumins, Mrs. Ruby Dwyer, Kathy and Sammy Dwyer. Kathy Dwyer has accepted a position in Pennsylvania for the summer. Mrs. W. H. Lyne visited Mrs. R. G. Wright in Harrisonburg last Wednesday. Oliver Lyne of Orange was a Saturday guest of the Lynes. Mrs. Carson Johnson with her sisters. Mrs. Graham Allison of Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. A. Q- Craun of Orange recently vacationed at Rehoboth Beach, Del. Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Coffey, Jr. Gary Wayland of the Aeronautical Training Center in Oklahoma spent the weekend with his family and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland. Mrs. Catherine Brown with her daughters, Mrs. Edward Payne of Falls Church and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. have returned home after a vacation in Miami, Fla. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wayland were Jimmy Wayland, Jr. and John Lovelan of Dale City. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wayland, Kim and Sean of Viewtown. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Holland of North Carolina were Memorial Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Holland and family. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pillar have returned home after visiting friends and relatives in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Mr. Pillar also enjoyed the fishing at Cape Hatterass, N. C. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Psyzenny are Mrs. Psyzenny’s mother, Mrs. Merle Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koch and children, Joshua and Nikki of Vandalia, Ohio. 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Use Value Tax Has No Value As Means Of Preserving Farm Land By daphne McCullough Rappahannock New, Staff Writer Use value taxation hasn’t saved agricultural land from development, according to Paxton Marshall. Instead, the program has only delayed the switch of farm land to more intensive use for an average of 1.3 years while loopholes in the law have allowed developers to profit. Marshall, VPI extension specialist in public affairs and one of Virginia’s leading authorities on land use, made his remarks at a VPI sponsored meeting on local government issues held in Manassas on Thursday, May While Marshall questioned the success of use value taxation in controlling Piedmont Virginia’s devastating problem with development sprawl, he held out hope for changes in the year-old Agricultural and Forest al District Act that would make it an effective weapon to combat the disappearance of agricultural land. Marshall acknowledged that use value taxation — which provides for land to be taxed at below market value as long as it remains in agriculture, forest, horticulture or open space — soarks “questions of equity in regard to bona fide land ...There’s a lot of debate on those five acre parcels that just qualify (especially when) the parcels are clearly intended for development.” Use value taxation was initially declared r* ~ 1 i un constitutional because it conflicted with the section of the Virginia Constitution that reads "all taxes ... shall be uniform upon the same class of subjects within the territorial limits of the authority leveling the tax." At that time, Marshall noted, the Constitution only recognized one class of land. To ensure the constitutionality of land use, it was necessary to include subclasses of property — agricultural, forestal, horticultural and open space. While the Constitution now acknowledges different categories of land for tax purposes, Virginia law doesn’t answer many of the other arguments raised against use value taxation, Marshall continued. Enabling legislation doesn’t make allowance for the property owner of a tract proposed for land use who derives all of his income from an off-farm business; it doesn’t differentiate between farming operations and land holdings that qualify for use value but are clearly intended for eventual development. Use value law, said Marshall, "applies to the land” whether the land owner is wealthy, whether the land owner can easily afford to pay taxes at the fair market rate. Developer Can Benefit Under use value enabling legislation, Marshall continued, a developer can sell off five acres from a tjjact included in the program, pay the rollback taxes on the P0.&CM1 Ff££. OllOJ 504ZK-IVX P( iFW \ AAO0MTAIM lumber GO. •OLD HEART-PlWE.JWlDE--PLA*JkL FUXCJUO AVCRMY CHCiffXMjr AMD OP RIJE FTtfl I* Ift •OLD LOC, C/euOd l«MA»b cfcal Estate Si/een dl. ^)i REALTOR CURIOSITY SEEKERS If you intend to implant a "For Sale by Owner” sign in your front yard, be prepared for the inevitable "curiosity seekers." You’ll probably spend more time tramping through the' house with curiosity seekers than showing it to firm prospects. Your "For Sale by Owner” sign leaves you open to all types of people and problems. For example, a visitor may present an offer to buy on which he doesn’t intend to follow through. You may make plans based on accepting it, only to learn that the "prospect” had no intention of completing the agreement. A Realtor has the experience to unmask the insincere offer and turn it away before it does any harm. In fact, the presence of a Realtor usually will discharge any attempts of that sort. He will qualify prospects in advance and allow only those »ho are definitely prospective buyers - not curiosity seekers - to inspect your home. 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. smaller parcel and keep the benefits of use value on the balance of the land. This means that the developer is “actually being directly subsidized by the community for exactly the opposite purpose that the community enacted use value taxation in the first place,” Marshall contended. Another problem with use value taxation, he noted, is that landowners from more urbanized areas with a bigger tax base receive a bigger proportion of benefit. A wider base means more tax payers to absorb the rate increase required to compensate for the loss of revenue from land use. According to Marshall, farmers from counties with smaller tax bases receive only about two-thirds of the tax deferment they get on paper — the other one-third is eaten up by the general tax increase levied to make up for the revenue lost to land use. If localities are seriously interested in developing “institutional arrangements” that will go further in ensuring protection of agricultural land, then “they need to go further than land use taxation,” Marshall maintained. However, he noted that the Agricultural and Forestal Districts Act — a major alternative to combat development pressures — is unconstitutional as it is now written. f Constitutional Conflict The constitutional requirement that all similarly classified land be taxed at the same rate and the provision in the AF District law that extends use value taxation to land within the approved district are in conflict, according to Marshall. He maintained that property in an AF District is automatically under land use even if the locality has not adopted a land use ordinance. Marshall added that all other similarly classified land in the locality must also receive land use to be considered eligible for land use once an AF District is approved. “If the Agricultural District law had a paragraph that said those tracts of land which qualify for agricultural use but cannot meet the minimum acreage criteria can enter a contract with the locality that provides the same use value benefits, then the agricultural district law would be constitutional,” Marshall contended. He added that the locality’s right to deny an Agricultural District application afforded control over the amount of acreage receiving land use taxation. Another problem with the AF District law is large lot, zoning, according to Marshall. Any agricultural district "has the potential of being eaten up by a developer who puts large lots in. Then you won’t have an agricultural district, you’ll have a housing settlement.” Marshall advised any local governing body faced with an AF District application to seriously consider negotiating with the applicants to take off all "non-related zoning” on the property proposed for the district — or in essence, to down zone. GED Test Scheduled The General Educational Development (GED TEST), for those persons who were once enrolled in school but who did not complete graduation requirements, wil be given on Saturday, Jun< 17, 1978 beginning at 9 a.m at the Warren County High Vocational Center, Luraj Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia. Attendance for the entire session is necessary to complete the entire battery of tests. The tests, administered and supervised by the Adult Education Service of the State Department of Education, are designed to measure the educational development of individuals who left "'hool before graduation. The batte / of five tests in English Composition, Social Studies, Natural Science, Literature and Mathematics are designed to measure the major skills that result from four-year high school curriculum. By achieving satisfactory scores on GED tests adults may earn a high school equivalency certificate; qualify for admission to college or advanced educational opportunities; meet educational requirements for employment or promotion; satisfy educational qualifications fur induction in the United States Armed Forces. Certificates may be issued to civilian and military personnel who meet the following requirements: An applicant must be at least 19 years of age. Under special circumstances which DAWN TIL MIDNIGHT SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Spectacular Savings I Tune in WCVA Radio for details MARTIN Fc"oTcRE “Where Good Furniture is NEVER Expensive” 125 E. Davis St. Culpeper are considered justifiable by local school authorities, the age limit may be lowered. Applicants must have been a physical resident of VirRinia thirty days prior to applyinR for testinR. Persons interested in takinR the test may apply at their local office of the Superintendent of Schools in the County in which he nesses... Applications will be accepted throuRh June 14, 1978. A fee of S7.50 is charRed for the battery of five tests and $1.50 for each retest. Applicants who apply must present their Social Security Card when an application is made for GED. For further information, call 987-8773. Anniversary The Senior Choir of Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill will celebrate its anniversary on Sunday, June 4, at 3 p.m. The Rev. Aubrey Jackson of Little Forest Baptist Church in Stafford will be the Ruest speaker. He will be accompanied by his choir and conRreRation. RCES Menu JUNE 5-JUNE 8, 1978 Monday Pizza, coleslaw, canned fruit, cookie, milk. Tuesday HamburRer on buns, potato rounds, Rreen beans, rice puddinR, milk. Wednesday Turkey Sandwich, potato chips, corn, canned fruit, milk. Thursday Hot doRs on buns, French fries, peas, canned fruit, milk. i>4 **ONT ROV*l ORIVC IN up I OpanfltlS Bagira 8t46 I Hi % [j CUNT U SASTWOOD TMCOAUNTUrr % four HUtldvt* n*U iKr onU fhm«4 lh«*v K»*v ** If ft (o lu%? Mfl'.ITlfflSSSMpcf Forestry Standards A Problem It is not sufficient to consider only agricultural use in evaluating property applying for an Agricultural and Forestal District, according to Marshall. "One of the problems has been the standards that apply to forestry land...Agricultural standards have been modified in the direction of tightening at least three times (since the law was developed),” he noted while forestry standards have not. “It’s unfortunate that cedar brush land qualifies,” Marshall commented, adding that the General Assembly was looking at the forestry standards and he expected to see standards changed. “Forestry resources in Virginia are of relatively low quality,” Marshall said. “One of the reasons is taxes. Even at use value, it’s difficult to justify an investment on private land in forest production." If the taxes were taken off forest property, “cedar brush land would jolly well be planted in more productive species,” Marshall said. Another alternative to the dilemma of how to treat forest land would be to tax land that wasn’t under good management at fair market value or some other higher rate, he suggested. “The effect on localities would be severe,” Marshall acknowledged. “But zoning won’t grow trees ... The insitutional arrangements we’re moving towards will probably involve the outright purchase of development rights on land in productive forest use or on land where we want to prevent development.” These drastic solutions are required because “land values are so high that owners can afford to pay large sums to break zoning ordinances,” maintained Marshall. Local jurisdictions might consider setting aside yearly “some modest sum to purchase development rights,” he said. Marshall added that both state and federal governments should contribute to this development rights fUnd.'“It mint be a shared program,” he insisted. Some distinction needs to be made between land that will produce 50 bushels of ' corn per acre and land that will produce 100 bushels per Highway Contracts Awarded acre (in efforts to preserve farm property) with the heaviest emphasis on the latter, according to Marshall. “There will be an immediate objection from development interests to preserving higher quality agricultural land. They’ll argue that it will make housing more expensive and they’re absolutely right.” But, argued Marshall, to go the other way will raise the cost of food production. Many argue that agricultural land is not needed here since crops and cattle can be brought in from the midwest, Marshall noted. “We've been going in that direction for years but soon it may not be reasonable to have all our food produced 1.500 miles away,” he concluded. Graduates William D. Campbell of Harris Hollow received a bachelor of science degree in May from Tulane University. The degree was conferred by Dr. Sheldon Hackney, president of Tulane University, during the annual spring commencement exercises held on the New Orleans campus. The State Highway and Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for additional restoration work on winter-damaged highways in Culpeper District. Mega Contractors, Inc., Richmond, was awarded a contract for S582.551 and Lee Hy Paving Corp., Richmond, was awarded a contract for $343,900. Preliminary estimates show an estimated 4,650 miles of state highway were damaged by winter weather. It is expected to cost over $23 million to repair the roads. Temporary emergency repairs are being made by state employees but the department is using contracting firms for permanent restoration in order to provide a larger work force and to expedite repairs. ■UltOIXB MfUM hoik cnrran CUSTOM wctuMHuiwwa PHONE #25-1755 302 S. EAST ST. 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Published Every Thuredey ^jjpaljannock^euiiJ ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL SARAH C. LATHAM Publisher Associate Publisher JOHN T. TOLER DAPHNE I. McCULLOUQH DAVID C LYNE General Manager News Editor Design Editor To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington. Va. 675-3349 BY MAIL 16.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties; ♦6.60 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES - One month to 3 years. 75 cants each; over 3 years. $3 each Omce: Reppehennoch News Bide.. Weshington. Ve. 2JM7 HoursiSdOemiDfcJOpm. Mon. - Frl, Pubhehed by Werremon PrtnUne a PubHehloo Comp^, me. THURSDAY, JUNE 1,1978 Nitpicking Nitpicking. That’s what it looks like Shenandoah National Park authorities are doing when they insist that no final decision has been reached on the proposed land exchange of 405 acres of Park land in Rappahannock and Warren Counties for 442 acres of privately owned land in Greene County- tyAccording to the Park’s assistant superintendent, final approval of the environmental assessment statement on the proposed trade and authorization from the National Park Service’s Regional Director have been received. Local Park officials reportedly have the option to reverse the Regional Director's approval and back out on the deal but how many lower level federal bureaucrats buck their bosses? The record will officially be open for at least 30 more days to receive public comment on the environmental assessment but it looks like another case of locking the bam door after the horse has run off. The logical time for public response to the land exchange was BEFORE the Regional Direction gave his stamp of approval to the swap. It’s reasonable to expect Park authorities to make sure their neighbors know what’s going on. Adjoining land owners should have received written notification of the proposal when it was first considered. A legally advertised public hearing should also have been scheduled with the transcript sent to the Park Service Regional Director before he made his decision on the exchange. It’s not hard to understand why landowners who share boundaries with the tracts involved in the land exchange are concerned. Living next door to a protected National Park is infinitely more desirable than living next door to potentially developable land. And while a mountainside is not prime subdivision property, there’s no land that can’t be built on if the owner wants to spend money enough. If the exchange goes through, the new owners have publicly stated that they have no plans for development. But if they change their minds or decide to sell the property, the only restrictions that will apply to the land are those in the county’s zoning and subdivision ordinances. Even without development, the character of the land can still be drastically altered by logging operations. In addition, hunting that is illegal within the Park can legally be allowed on private land. We don’t think that Park authorities have tried to arrange the land exchange without public knowledge. However, if policy calls for changes in the Park boundary to be handled in this fashion, then the policy needs to be drastically revised. June Calendar Thursday. June 1, Buard of Supervisors, 10 a.m., courthouse. Thursday, June I, Rappahannock Athletic Association coaches clinic for summer baseball program, 7 p.m., elementary school playground. Thursday, June 8, Board of Zoning Appeals, 9 a.m., courthouse. Tuesday, June 13, School Board, 8 p.m., elementary school library. Wednesday, June 14, Rappahannock Lions Gub, 7 p.m., Hampton Inn. Friday, June J6, Welfare Board. 10 a.m.. Welfare Department offices. Monday, June 19, Supervisors budget hearing, 10 a.m., courthouse. Tuesday, June 20, School Trustee Electoral Board meeting, 8 p.m., elementary school. Wednesday, June 21, Planning Commission. 7:30 p.m., courthouse. Thursday, June 22, Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission. 7:30 p.m., Culpeper courthouse. Wednesday. June 28. Rappahannock Lions Club Hampton Inn, 7 p.m. Wednesday. June 28. Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic Advisory Board, 4 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall. 4-H Clubs Organizing 4-H Leaders will be at the Rappahannock Recreation Center Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. to talk to all youth, 9 to 19 years, and their parents, who are interested in joining the following clubs: Livestock (includes beef, swine and sheep) Horse and Pony (child does not have to own a horse) Goat and Home Economics If you would like to join 4-H but your interest is not included in the above categories, come anyway and perhaps other clubs can be organized. Children are asked to bring a parent. Anyone unable to attend Friday’s meeting may contact the Rappahannock Extension Office to register for 4-H. Good Will Day Planned Over 1,000 Cubs and Scouts of the Shenandoah Area Council are planning to participate in the June 3rd “Gttod Will Day" collection of recyclable clothing for Goodwill industries of Hagerstown, Maryland. Scouts will pick up the bags to deliver them to trucks on June 3rd at the following locations: Luray—Shopping Center. Leggetts, 12-1:00. Front Royal—Royal I'laza. Weavers 9-11:00. Citizens are urged to contact neighborhood Scouts of their interest to participate. THE CHICKEN BARBECUE HELD SUNDAY benefitting the 4-H Center fund was enjoyed by these youngsters who ate a while and climbed a while and kept their plates close by in case their energies needed regenerating. Letters To The Editor Country Living Poor Logic 1 o tne editor: Mr. Arundel's logic of accepting the Alpine Slide because something worse might come along if we don’t is specious. There are other alternatives besides a “mountainside development of crackerbox weekend houses." Of course, it could happen and this possibility points out the need for a comprehensive plan with legally sustainable zoning ordinances. We are vulnerable without a strong planning process. On the other hand, such a crackerbox development is almost a certainty if this slide is established. It will attract cheap resort properties, junk food stands, additional amusement rides, thousands of cars, increased litter and pollution of Rush River. Gone is the peace and tranquillity of a beautiful valley, the wild life (hunters and fishermen, forget it!) and the farm and forest land. The only possible ad* vantage is that it may produce employment for a few — if the company doesn't bring along its own help. The increased tax base is a myth; it will eventually result in increased taxes. This has been proved elsewhere again and again. The referendum idea is a good one if it has any legal value. If the people have the facts and vote a decision, that would end the controversy. NELS PARSON Thanks To All To the editor: The Extension Staff and 4H'ers of Rappahannock County wish to express their appreciation to all who helped to make the 4-H BBQ such a success. Two hundred people were served and over $4(X) will be given to the 4-H Educational Center. EXTENSION STAFF Rappahannock 4-H’ers + + + + The thought of eternity consoles for the shortness of life. 11 — wwu pw—ip wp -wwmu*mim'i*m*m- * t rr**./i * SPEAKERS AND COMMITTEEMEN FOR THE BARBECUE Sunday benefitting the 4-H Center included Rap Owuigs and Nancy Secrist, both Extension Agents; Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson, H. S. Barksdale, Delegate George P. Beard, Douglas Baumgardner and C. E. Johnson, Jr. ; V To the editor: There are many problems .encountered in living in a small community. Most of us are painfully aware of these. There are also many joys to living in a small community. These are not always as evident as the problems. Recently we encountered the trauma of losing the mother of our eleven eightday old puppies. This began several weeks of formula mixing, bottles, feedings every 3 to 5 hours, puppy baths, paper changing and cuddling. Because we commute to Charlottesville daily, we could not possibly take care of all the puppies needs. We (and the puppies) were literally rescued by many of the people who live and work in Washington, Va. Jennings Hobson took over setting up a daily schedule for feeding and caring for the puppies, and did much of the work himself. Molly Hobson spent all of her supper times with the puppies and spoiled the runt of the litter until he began to grow fast in self defense. Dot White, Nancy Reeve, Nancy Secrist, Mary Bailey, Tinker Hay, Dawn Fisher, Mary Selles, Frank Jolly, Rae Hasse and Martha Whitesed gave many hours to the feeding and loving of the puppies. Without all these human "puppy mothers" the puppies might have survived, but we would not. The puppies are now five weeks old, growing fast, eating us out of house and home, and are very friendly and loving. As we move the puppies to their new homes, I think all their “mothers" will feel the loss, but we have all gained enormously in recognizing one of the joys of living in a small community. Amazed To the editor: It was with considerable amazement and concern that I read the Editorial in last week’s Rappahannock News. That someone from out of the county and with no personal concern (that I am aware of) should speak so positively and arrogantly on a situation of such importance to us who live here amounts to interference. Surely there is more than one solution to the problem—the unwanted and undesirable commercial yearround use as proposed by the developers OR "a mountainside development of crackerbox weekend houses.” It is not that simple or narrow and such a statement smacks of fear-tactics. The expectations of an overwhelming ' approval if a referendum is taken seems to be wishful thinking on the part of those who favor the proposal. It would be interesting to know on how much research that opinion was based. Since when has it been stupid for concerned taxpayers to use taxpayers money to fight for what they feel will adversely affect their area? And I, as a taxpayer, resent having our Supervisors and members of the Board of Zoning Apjteals considered stupid because they are willing "to pour taxpayers money into the sort of litigation now developing." GLADYS HAVSTAD Sperryville The next time we become disenchanted with the political system, court system, county budget, town council, local gossip, school board, or other “small town” problems, we will remember the many hours the people of Washington spent helping us through several very difficult weeks. We would like to say thank you publicly for all this help. It has certainly been a joy that overshadows many of the problems of living in a small community. CHARLES AND ELLEN MANSON Washington, Va. Takes Issue To the editor: On the editorial page of the Rappahannock News, the owner and editor, Mr. Arthur W. Arundel propounded his views about the “Ski Area.” I would like to take issue with several of his points. The commercial classification given to that property does not permit single family dwellings nor some form of housing development. To threaten the citizens of the county with such an alternative is pure blackmail. I guess we should be overjoyed that just in the nick of time the German made Alpine slide has come along. I remember well when in the early 1950 many people received x-ray treatment for benign diseases, this clean technology gives us cases of cancer today. To allow this type of development is tantamount to a future malignancy in the County. To say that it is simply stupid to pour money into the sort of litigation is ignoring the facts. The development of this mountainside amusement park will cost the County a great deal more if it should be developed. Had Mr. Arundel taken the time to come and participate in the public hearings on the subject property he would now be better informed. As an editorial writer he has an obligation to his readers to get the facts straight. WERNER KREBSER M.D. Huntly, Va. Park Land Trade To the editor: I have read with interest and concern the article, "Park Trades Rappahannock Land”, by Daphne McCullough, in The Rappahannock News for May 25, 1978. First, this article was my first notice that I had lost my three-fourth-mile common boundary with Shenandoah National Park, and that my new neighbors were Rayner Snead, Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judge, in Washington, Va., Col.' Evan McNear, Zoning Administrator for Rappahannock County, and Judge Snead's son-in-law, Eric Adamson, Town Attorney for Front Royal, Va. Second, 1 am interested in the implications of this article for the maintenance of ‘‘our Rappahannock Heritage" and of the national parks of the Country, some of which were apparently paid for by collections made by school children and donated to the Park. Mr. Adamson describes the transaction as a fair exchange, by which their land in Greene County was traded to the Park for three parcels in Rappahannock County and one in Warren Coupty, in his words, “lousy lanti for lousy land”. I do not know about the land in Greene County, which I have not seen. I do know something of the one parcel in Rappahannock County, which borders my property and contains somewhat over two hundred acres. It is located on the eastern end of Oventop Mountain to the north of Sperryville. The new boundary appears to leave the 2250 foot high peak, with its spectacular 360 degree sweeping view, some 400 feet inside the Park. With my new neighbors safely ensconsed in their new property, what might that view be expected to include in the near future? A housing development? Maybe. Adamson is quoted in the News. “It’s physically undevelopable...from a practical standpoint (and) has value only to adjacent property owners.” I agree with his statement that this land has value, not only to adjacent property owners, but to many others to whom it is available. Logging? Yes. As to what the new owners will do with this former Park land, I quote Mr. Adamson from the News article: “I think history is probably better than future assurances.” I agree. So let us look at history. Col. McNear owns a mountain property on the north side of Old Hollow, across from the Park property. Logging of this property was completed within the last month. As l°Rg>nR operations go it could be worse. Some trees are left standing, among them Virginia pines, hemlocks, and oaks, some of which might look quite attractive in a future housing development. Logging trails, though rutted and muddy, offer a basis for future easy access. If Col. McNear could arrange a change in zoning?... Large oaks and white pines have been logged, their discarded tops remaining among the ruined debris of the smaller trees among which they fell. The understory, with its ferns and wild flowers, has, for the time at least,. been hvjpred. And there is the start of an decedent crop of the imported pest, Japanese honeysuckle, and of the imported pest, Ailanthus trees, all set to take over and interrupt the process of natural succession by which this disturbed forest could return toward its native state. A beautiful little mountain stream has been left, its ferns buried in the debris of fallen trees, mud, and a pile of discarded oil, beer, and soft drink cans. The scene here does not augur well for the future protection of the former Park land just acquired by Col. McNear and his associates. So what is to be lost if the land adjoining mine is to be despoiled? A report has been written by the Park Service, signed by Regional Director Richard Stanton and dated May 17, 1978, which evaluates the merits of the transfer of land into and out of the Park. Let me quote from the description of the land next to mine, the same land described by Mr. Adamson as "lousy land”. “At the base of the northern slope, one finds a good mature cove hardwood forest (there are much larger stands in the Park, however) with the tulip tree as a dominant species and basswood (Tilia americana) and ash (F. americana) as codominants. ” (Emphasis mine. Is small size an overriding consideration?) “The northeast facing cove has the best timber stand seen in any of the four tracts. There are no signs of human impact such as old stumps. A nice stand of mature tulip tree (about 60-70 years old) with associated red oak is present, probably filling a large opening created by the loss of chestnut. Old chestnut logs are common on the north and east slopes. A couple of older tulip trees and very old oaks are present. Some very old white pine bases were observed, one with a fire scar.” “This tract, in particular the shady rock outcroppings and mature cove hardwood forest, has the greatest potential of the four tracts examined for containing species which are rare within the Park.” "The cliff area, on the other hand, could be of even greater value as habitat. Three species of rare spleenworts (pinnatifid, Bradleys, and blackstem) and the mountain club moss Lycop*>dium selago can be found in such sites. Two other rare plant species, fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica) and rusty woodsia (Woodsia ilvensis) might also be present in such sites." I have been on this land many times and my opinion is that this “lousy land" is indeed beautiful, from lovely tall trees to at least five species of native orchid. I feel that I have been betrayed by representatives of jthe People, who should have had in mind the interests of other citizens of the United States and residents of Rappahannock County as well as their own. in the exchange of land which was carried out without our knowledge. To me, the change of status of Park land to private land, subject to logging and development, represents a drastic change in zoning restrictions. I feel that the zoning office of Rap pahannock County, of which Col. McNear is head, has a responsibility to see that all immediate neighbors of an affected property are notified of impending change in restrictions, even of a less drastic nature than that involved when a section of National Park goes into private hands. 1 believe that Judge Snead has a responsibility to all the citizens of Rappahannock County to see that no action of his own or his family is carried out in a private manner to the detriment of any citizens of the County. The Park Service has a responsibility to all the citizens of the United States, to continue to protect an area which has been entrusted to them for over forty years from passing over into potentially despoiling private hands, without first giving those citizens a prior right to express their dissent in public. It is even conceivable to me that aware citizens might have come up with alternative solutions to Park problems more consistent with the needs of conservation. But those citizens who might have been interested and constructive have, in this case, been ignored. It has been mentioned that the Park Service has a desire to straighten out its boundaries. Why is this a transcendent desire? Should the Park conform to a rectangular grid despite the ruggedness and irregularity of the natural terrain? Perhaps future donors to the Park and taxpayers must question seriously what will be done by the Park administrators with their gifts. Also present neighbors of the Park might do well ,to consider that the Park may arbitrarily supply them with new neighbors. A. STANLEY THOMPSON Sperryville

Woodville By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock Ntwi f mTcupmilmi Mr. And Mrs. Joe Beard and Mrs. Mae Corbin of Alexandria, Julia Hawkins and friend of Warrenton, Mrs. Rodney Vest, Patsy and Todd Vest and Bobby Foster were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Ashby Butler. Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hawkins of Sperryville were evening guests. Mrs. Mary Botts Quaintance, Mrs. Carroll Quaintance of Sperryville and Mrs. Henry Wood visited Dr. Carroll Quaintance in University Hospital in Charlottesville on Saturday. Sunday his visitors were his wife and H.B. Wood. Visiting Mrs. Henry Brown and Miss Elva Bruce Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Compton of Culpeper, Mrs. Clarence Compton of Reva, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston of Boston and Tanya Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hitt spent the weekend in Charlottte, N.C. and attended the auto races. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bayne of Maryland called on Mrs. Amos Butler last Tuesday. Luncheon guests of Mrs. Butler Wednesday were Mr. md Mrs. Marvin Wilson of Gold vein. Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burgess of Richmond. William Greer of Washington, D.C. was a recent luncheon guest. Mrs. John Henry Woodward, Tabby Sue, John Jr. and Jeffrey of Castleton called on Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke Saturday. The Woodville Homemakers Gub will meet Tuesday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodville Baptist Church. The topic will be tiedying. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Robeson of Blacksburg were Saturday guests of Mrs. H.B. Winfrey and Mrs. Dillard Glenn. Visiting them Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Spicer and Sherri of Richmond. Burton Orange, Lacy Orange and Thomas Orange visited Sammie Orange of Bedford Saturday. On Sunday they were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Goins, Hailey and Ashley of Beaverdam. Miss Patricia Maldoven of Vienna was a guest of Misty Hitt. Friday evening dinner guests of C.B. Johnson and Clyde P. Johnson at Graves Mountain Lodge were their wives; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Highlander and Mrs. Jessie Dailey of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Rick and Kristie Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde P. Johnson joined Dr. and Mrs. Francis Johnson of Oakland, Calif, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Warner in Washington, D.C. for lunch Monday. Notice The phone number sticker furnished by Gore Funeral Home for Washington and Flint Hill fire and rescue service is incorrect. The correct number is still 82S-66S5. Please continue to use this number. # \ New Budget Crisis Predicted fly DAPHNE McCULLOUGW WlHiih—utkW«w»8ttllWHi«r The economic crisis that almost bankrupt New York City two years ago was repeated at the same time throughout Virginia localities but with less fanfare than the nation’s largest metropolis received, according to Dr. Donald Lacy, VPI Extension Specialist on Government Affairs. Most of the Commonwealth’s cities and counties appear to have weathered the crisis but Dr. Lacy, speaking at a VPI sponsored government issues meeting in Manassas on Thursday, warned that it’s only “the calm before the storm.” “The budget crunch will really hit local government six to eight years down the road,” said Lacy. He blamed the past economic crisis on four major factors — inflation, rising expectations for services from the general public, mandated programs from state and federal government and higher costs of energy. Two years ago, according to Lacy, there was no reason for local government to take into account increased inflationary pressures in reaching decisions on long term budgeting. “The odds are that inflation will stay with us,” Lacy said, adding "Food Specialties— If we don't have it we can get it for you" i/Deli Sandwiches v^local Tomatoes V—Sirloin, T-Bone, Porterhouse or New York Strip Steaks i/Senoa Toast V^Snow Crab Claws ^Tresh Calves Liver l^New York Cheesecake ^Imported Beer & Wine JIMMIES OLD TOWNE MARKET 22 Main St Warrenton 347-1942 Calculators Pockst size to Programmable type Choose for Him or Her... Books, Pen €r Pencil Sets, Calculators, Typewriters Good Selection Of Graduation and All Occasion Cards CULPEPER BOOK STORE 210 N. Main St. Culpeper, Va. 825-4707 that local governments now realized this and so were better prepared to handle the pressures. In the 60’s, television inspired rising expectations for services that pushed government expenditures very high, according to Lacy. Now, he said, a new trend was developing with local governments saying “Hey, wait a minute. Let's see if we can afford this.” He noted that the Virginia General Assembly, by requiring a fiscal impact statement, had finally acknowledged the effect of state mandated programs on local government. ‘‘The concern hasn't hit Congress yet,” he said, adding that the level of federally mandated programs hadn’t dropped. Finally, Lacy maintained that the “energy crunch” which occurred over the past two years “did more to wreck budgets than any other local component.” Lacy based his prediction of another serious economic crisis six to eight years from now on measures taken by localities to weather the past storm. Cities and counties depleted their cash reserves to get by financial crisis without raising taxes excessively and, as a result, have no "cushion,” according to Lacy. In addition, he said, local governments are not receiving interest rate income that reserves drew. He noted that local revenues derived from interest rates had dropped 16.8 percent. In another move to counterbalance crisis pressures, localities deferred capital expenditures. “Those things are going to catch up six to eight years down the road,” Lacy warned. Many localities manipulated tax deadlines so they could get money earlier, he continued, “That’s a well you can go to only once,” he said. Trends In Financing Lacy reported that localities were depending more and more on federal dollars to fund government. In 1950, 10.4 percent of money to support local budgets was generated locally. By 1977, this leaped to 26.7 percent. Localities are collecting less revenue on a percentage basis to fund services, he noted. With the federal dollars, Lacy added, localities can expect “mandates, guidelines and strings attached.” Lacy also saw a trend among localities towards greater diversification of tax bases and less reliance on property taxes to support local government. In 1942, he said, local government derived 60 percent of its revenue from property taxes. This dropped to 33.5 percent by 1975, with the greatest diversification occuring in urban areas. However, Lacy acknowledged that county government's reliance on property tax would have to increase if the Virginia General Assembly failed to allow counties new revenue sources or if no adjustments were made in state funding formulas. + + + + Half of Mexico's population is below the age of 17, reports National Geographic. INSULATE AGAINST SUMMER HEAT! 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Top Bull El Rancho Grande Linebacker 776, an Angus bull owned by Ray T. Cannon of Castleton, was the top performing bull among the 65 head tested at the official Virginia B.C.I.A. bull testing station at Berryville. The animals came off test May 9. This calf, sired by Linebacker of Wye, had a 365 day adjusted weight of 1127 pounds, type 15, 5 frame, 49 inches tall and a weight ratio of 124. Representatives Assessed According to ratings released by the young Americans For Freedom, state senator Nathan Miller ranks as a conservative while delegate George Beard falls in the liberal camp. Based on roll call votes taken during the 1978 session, the YAF rating uses a scale of 0 to 100 to show how often, on a percentage basis, each senator and delegate voted the conservative position. Conservatism was measured by votes opposing increased government spending and Professional Funeral Service That Is Also Personalized Turner Funeral H ome 106 CHESTER STREET FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA 22630 regulation, supporting capital punishment and local control of education, and opposing higher taxes and state funding of abortion. According to the YAF, of the three legislators running for the U.S. Senate this year, only state senator Nathan Miller "did well, scoring an 80.” Seven legislators ranked higher than Miller in supporting what the YAF perceives as the conservative position. On the basis of his voting record, delegate George Beard was awarded 38 points. The median scores awarded by the Young Americans For Freedom were 40 in the House and 36 in the Senate, down from 57 and 38 in 1977. The young Americans For Freedom is a conservative organization with about 500 members and twenty chapters in Virginia._ + + + + Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel. —The Bible Why should A Falls Church Volvo dealer support SCCA Racing? After all, very few Volvos compete on the SCCA circuit and Summit Point is hardly the focus of a suburban Volvo market At DON BEYER VOL VO, we think a little differently: We think a dealership which competes successfully in regional and national racing demonstrates its interest in technical excellence to the greater community. We think that the promotion of amateur racing also promotes the public's awareness of the specific and general principles of automobile maintenance, making our daily service lives a little easier. ULTIMATELY... We think that profit alone should not decide all business matters - that a balanced approach must deal also with fellowship, self respect, achievement, and other human concerns JOIN US FOR. . . urn. June 23, 24 and 25 at Summit Point Raceway, West Virginia ! "HOME OF TEAM CELTIC RACING" C& ©OH $EYER VOLVO Beltway Exit lOE • 1231 West Broad St„ Falla Church, Va. 220441 • 533-3002 Weaver A funeral for Chester Jackson Weaver, 77, of Boston will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. from the Geest Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper. The Rev. Harold Eaton will conduct the service. Interment will be in the Sperryville Cemetery. Mr. Weaver died Sunday, May 28, 1978, at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Son of the late George Robert Weaver and Mary Frances Hawkins of Boston, he was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. He was a contract painter before retiring about ten years ago. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Brown Weaver; two sons, Robert G. Weaver of Boston and Chester J. Weaver, Jr., of Alexandria; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Weaver Beck and Mrs. Betty J. Burke, both of Boston; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The pallbearers will be Jimmie Bennett, Buddie Brown, Gordon Thornhill, Wayne Butler, George Butler, Jr., and Jackie Sisk. Stuart Nelle Glover Stuart, 72, wife of William M. Stuart Jr., died Friday, April 28, 1978, following a short illness at their home in Beltsville, Md. Born in Farmington, Mo., August 19, 1905, she was graduated from Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, in 1928. She often visited in the town of Washington with her husband and children at his family home on Blue Ridge Avenue. Besides her husband, she is survived by her father. Professor Benjamin C. Glover Sr., of Columbus, Ohio; a son, John Stuart of Silver Spring, Md.; a daughter, Mary Stuart of Rehrersburg, Pa.; three grandchildren; and three brothers. Dr. Harold C. Glover of Dayton, Ohio, Hugh C. Glover of Cleveland. Ohio, and Benjamin C. Glovjr Jr., of Westerville, Ohio. ** Following a graveside service conducted by the Rev. Jennings Hobson, burial was in the Masonic Cemetery, Washington, Va., on May 1. Terhune Mrs. Frances G. Terhune of Viewtown died at her home May 27, 1978 after two years of cancer illness. Born in Dupont, Pa. July 4, 1903, she was the daughter of Elmer Prospes and Minnie Harrison Gager. Mrs. Terhune was valedictorian of the women's class of 1928 Penn State University. She was an active member of the Amissville Baptist Church, having taught an adult Bible class for ten years. Survivors include her husband, Herman R. Terhune; twin daughters, Mrs. Joann G. Hanson of Lanham, Md., Mrs. Virginia R. Bruton of Bowie, Md., a son. Stephen John Terhune of Bowie and six grandchildren. A funeral service was held Wednesday at the Amissville Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. J. S. Stirman, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Richard Krueger, pastor of Ringwood Batpist Church, Ringwood, N. J. The Rev. Koy Petersen offered a prayer. Interment was in the church cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that a remembrance memorial may be made to the ftind for New York Mission of Jews, P. O. Box 123, Peter Stuyvesant Station, New York, N. Y. Carver A memorial service for Oliver Carver of Washington, Va., was held at Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper Friday evening, the Rev. Ralph Schuler and the Rev. John Burke officiating. A funeral was conducted Saturday at Faith Bible Presbyterian Church in Falls Church with burial in National Memorial Park. Mr. Carver, 75, died Thursday, May 25, 1978, in Doctors’ Hospital, Washington, D.C. A native of King George County, he was a retired transit driver in Washington, D.C., after 42 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Mozelle W. Carver of Washington, Va.; a daughter, Jean E. Price of Fairfax; a stepdaughter, Wilma Ockerman of Redding, Calif.; a stepson, Henry Lee Gause of Pamplico, S.C.; one brother, Walter Carver of Callao; one sister, Alice Thrift of Callao; and two grandchildren. Members of the Rappahannock Lions Club served as pallbearers. Bridge Party Flint Hill Bridge Club members were entertained at the home of Mrs. James F. Massie Tuesday evening. Among those who won prizes were Mrs. John S. Browning, Mrs. Mary G. Edmunds, Mrs. L B. Burford and Mrs. W. A. Moore Jr. Others present were Mrs. Emory Russell. Mrs. B. J. Wood, Mrs. Eva Smith, Mrs. Roberta Spalding, Mrs. Thomas Massie, Mrs. Richard Latham, Mrs. Thomas Eastham and Mrs. W. G. Eastham Jr. NOTICE In accordance with Article II, Section 22-62 of the Virginia Code, notice is hereby given that the Rappahannock County School Trustee Electoral Board will meet at the Rappahannock County Elementary School, Sperryville, Virginia on Tuesday, June 20, 1978, 8 p.m., for the purpose of considering the School Board membership representing the Stonewall-Hawthome District. C. E. Johnson, Jr. Chairman Lion Elections Tom Eddins has been elected tail twister for the Rappahannock Lions Gub, replacing Nestor Sampson who’s restaurant duties precluded his filling this position. Dale Met zinger and Robert Moorefield have, been elected to one-year terms on the Lions Club Board of Directors. Cancer Board Meeting The Rappahannock Unh of the American Cancer Society will hold its quarterly Board meeting on Tuesday, June 6, at 10 a.m. in the home of Mrs. Kit Moorefield on Route 729, next door to Dr. and Mrs. Rodgers. 1 PROPOSED AM EN DM ENT TO UTILITY TAX ORDINANCE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following amendments to Section 1 of the UtHlty Tax Ordinance of Rappahannock County, are hereby introduced and proposed for adoption at a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors on the 19th day of June 1978. at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the 1960 Code of Virginia, as amended. This ordinance increases the utility tax on persons in Rappahannock County purchasing certain utilities services from five (5) percent of the first 430 to twenty (20) percent of the first $15 of the charge made by the seller, to provide certain limitations thereon, to provide revenue for the General Fund of Rappahannock County, pursuant to Section 58-567.1 and 586172 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, by Acts of Assembly of 1966. SECTION 1. Tax rate; levy; procedure as to payment. Beginning September 1, 1978, and continuing thereafter unless otherwise changed, there is hereby imposed and levied by the County upon each and every purchase of a utility service a tax for general purposes in the following amounts: (a) On purchasers of electric service for reaidential purposes, the tax shall be in the amount of twnety percent (20%) of the charge (exclusive of any federal or state tax thereon) made by the seller against the purchaser with respect to such residential electric service; (provided, however, that in any case a monthly bill submitted by the seller for electric utility service for residential purposes shall exceed Fifteen dollars, ($15,00), there shall be no tax computed on so much of such bills as shall exceed $15.00, except there shall be no tax computed on bills submitted for electric service for water heating where a separate meter is used solely for water heating service). (b) On purchasers of electric service for commercial or Industrial purposes, the tax shad be in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the charge (exclusive of any federal or state tax thereon) made by the seller against the purchaser with respect to such commercial or industrial electric service (provided, however, that in any case any monthly bill submitted by the seller for electric service for commercial or industrial purposes shall exceed Fifteen Dollars, there shall be no tax compouted on so much of such bill as shall exceed Fifteen Dollars). (c) On purchaser of gas utility service for residential or commercial or industrial purposes, the tax shall be in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the charge (exclusive of any federal or state tax thereon) made by the seller against the purchaser with respect to such gas utility service (provided, however, that in any case any monthly bill submitted by the seller for residential or commercial or industrial purposes shall exceed Fifteen Dollars, there shall e no tax computed on so much of such bill as shall exceed Fifteen Dollars). (d) On purchasers Of telephone service for residential or commercial or industrial purposes, the tax shall be in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the charge (exclusive of any federal or state tax thereon) made by the seller against the purchaser with respect to such telephone service (provided, that in any case any monthly bill for telephone service for residential purposes shall exceed Fifteen Dollars, there shall be no tax computed on so much of such bill as shall exceed Fifteen Dollars; and provided further, that in any case any monthly bill for telephone service for commercial or industrial purproses shall exceed Fifteen Dollars, there shall be no tax computed on so much of such bill as shall exceed Fifteen Dollars). (Bills shall be considered monthly bills if submitted twelve times annually for a period of approximately one month or portion thereof. In case bills are submitted by any seller for two months' service, there shall be no tax computed on so much of such bill as shall exceed Thirty Dollars for gas utility service. Thirty Dollars for telephone service rendered for residential purposes, Thirty Dollars for telephone service rendered for commercial or industrial purposes. Thirty Dollars for electric utility service rendered for residential prurptosee. Thirty Dollars for electric utility aervioe rendered for commercial or industrial t. purposes. In the event that bills shall be rendered for utility ser- ‘' vices herein stated on a basis other than one month or two"' months, the tax improsed hereby shall be computed pro-rata as if such bill was rendered on a monthly basis with the rates and the maximums named herein applied). e/i ee/s COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1978 COMPARED WITH BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR This budget snyopsis is prepared and published for Informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The inclusion in the budget of any item or items does not constitute an obligation or commitment on the part of the Board of Supervisors of this County to appropriate any funds for that item or purpose. There is no allocation, or designation of any funds, of this County for any purpose until there has first been an appropriation for that purpose by the Board of Supervisors. A hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors on the budget for informative purposes at the Rappahannock County Court House, on the 19th day of June, 1978, at 10:00 A.M. at which time any citizen of this County shall have the right to attend and state his views. A budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1978 will be approved by the Board of Supervisors no later than July 1, 1978 and at least seven days following the hearing. REVENUE ESTIMATES GENERAL FUND: Amount to be Raised by Current Levy. Motor Vehicle Licenses . Local Sales Tax . Consumer Utility Taxes . Other Local Revenue . Public Assistance Grants .... Other State Supplements . Non-Revenue Receipts . Total General Fund . VIRGINIA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FUND: Transfers from General Fund . . . LIBRARY FUND: Local Revenue . State and Federal Grants . . . . Transfers from General Fund . . . Total Library Fund . REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND: General Revenue Sharing Grants SCHOOL FUND: Local Revenue . State Sales Tax . State and Federal Supplements . . Transfers from General Fund . . . Transfers from Revenue Sharing Trust Fund . Total School Fund . MULTIPURPOSE AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FUND: Local Revenue . GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS . LESS INTERFUND TRANSFERS . TOTAL ESTIMATED INCOME . ESTIMATED BALANCE ALL FUNDS, JULY 1. TOTAL RESOURCES. . . . Current Fiscal Year $ 553,900 57.000 61.000 70.000 41,030 117,174 101,643 _100 $1.001.847 $ 146.737 $ 4,150 2,585 2.300 $ 9.035 $ 62.000 $ 8,000 170.000 520,203 553,730 62.000 $1.313.933 $ 5.000 $2,538,552 764.767 $1,773,785 142.806 $1-916.591 Fiscal Year Coaaoenclng July 1« 1978 $ 600,300 60,000 63,000 130,000 45,987 135,442 117,641 100 $1.152.470 $ 179.138 $ 3,434 1,830 2.500 $ 57.565 $ 2,000 183,000 537,778 580,536 57.565 $1.360.879 $ 5.000 $2,762,816 819.739 $1,943,077 - 304,019 $2.247.096 CONTEMPLATED EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND: Board of Supervisors.I 9,650 | Reassessment of Taxable Property . 8,000 Commissioner of the Revenue . . . 20,071 17,650 21,415 4 CONTEMPLATED EXPENDITURES (Continued) Fiscal Year Current Commencing Fiscal Year Julyl. 1978 GENERAL FUND: (Continued) County Treasurer . $ 22,032 $ 24,593 County Clerk . 13,979 32,207 Coamdssioner of Accounts .... 260 575 Circuit Court . 6,003 6,230 General District Court . 738 788 Comnonwealth1s Attorney . 17,537 20,103 Policing and Investigating . . . 64,325 65,055 Confinement & Care of Prisoners . 5,650 5,650 Fire Prevention & Extinction . . 1,459 2,811 Board of Public Welfare. 600 600 Institutional Care. 2,000 2,000 Lunacy Commission. 300 300 Public Health . 16,008 19,873 County Engineer . 3,545 3,500 Zoning Adndnistration . 4,110 6,950 Planning Commission . 2,700 16,080 Board of Zoning Appeals. 2,290 3,440 Garbage Collection Service . . . 39,000 50,000 Emergency Services . 400 500 Maintenance of County Landfill 5,000 5,000 Extension & Continuing Education. 7,875 8,535 Protection of Livestock & F'ovls . 4,588 4,784 Elections . 6,248 6,129 Employee Retirement 6 Other Benefits 12,860 23,360 Maintenance of Buildings &Grounds. 15,100 18,750 Other Miscellaneous Functions . . 6.558 7*437 Subtotal. Transfers to Other Funds: Virginia Public Assistance Fund . $ 146,737 $ Library Fund. 2,300 School Fund . 553.730 Total Transfers to Other Funds » 374.315 179,138 2,500 580.536 S 702.767 > 762.174 Total General Fund . $1.001.653 VIRGINIA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FUND: Superintendent's Office . . . . . $ 52,888 Public Assistance . 76,658 Food Stamp Program 17.191 Total Virginia Pub lie Assistance Fd.l 146.737 LIBRARY FUND: Libraries.$_ REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND: Transfers to School Fund $1,136,489 $ 57,402 103,205 _18*531 $ 179.138 >,P?5 $. -1*764 . . $ 62.000 $ 57.565 SCHOOL FUND: Administration $ 61,070 Instruction, Regular Day School . 703,930 Other Instructional Costs .... 126,925 61,251 762,034 164,758 CONTEMPLATED EXPENDITURES (Continued) SCHOOL FUND: (Continued) Attendance and Health Services Pupil Transportation Operational Costs . Replacement of Transportation Vehicles . School Food Services . Operation of School Plant .... Maintenance of School Plant . . . Fixed Charges . Sumner Schools . Adult Education . Capital Expenditures . , Debt Service . Total School Fund . MULTIPURPOSE AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FUND: Capital Expenditures . SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUND: Capital Expenditures . GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS . . LESS INTERFUND TRANSFERS . TOTAL CONTEMPLATED EXPENDITURES . ESTIMATED BALANCE ALL FUNDS , JUNE 30, Current Fiscal Year $ 2,400 124,525 25.600 47.600 70,950 24,850 30.600 14,083 2,800 21,000 57.600 $1.313.933 $ 148.000 $2,681,358 764.767 $1,916,591 Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 1978 $ 6,600 117,913 49,100 76,684 25,794 27,160 250 3,760 9,000 56.575 $1.360.879 $ 153.000 $ 66.000 $2,960,835 819.739 $2,141,096 106.000 TOTAL REQUIREMENTS $1.916.591 $2.247.096 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia proposes the following tax levies for the tax year 1978: Unit Levy—All Districts—Per $100.00 Proposed Assessed Valustions: Levy Real Batata. . $ 4.20 Tangible Personal Property . 4.20 Public Service Corporations. 4.20 Machinery and Tools. 4.20 Merchants' Capital'. .L . . . 4.20 r Details Of Above Budget May Be Seen At The County Clerk's Office By Order BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OP RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA « ii.V DIANE BRUCE, CLERK

BASKETBALL PARTICIPANTS CITED at the athletic dinner were Jett, John Jenkins, Judy Lynn and Jamelfe Prudhum. Gary Settle, Jackie Myers, Danny Warrenton Firemen’s Fete Opens Thursday Saturday afternoon from 2 until 5 all rides will be in operation for children at reduced rates. For one S3 ticket a child can ride as many times as he wants. Rides include ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, scrambler, merry-go-round and other kiddie rides. The grand prize of a 1978 Chevrolet pickup will be given away Saturday night. Other prizes include a CB radio, rifle and tires. Proceeds from the carnival are used to reduce the debt on the fire house ,and to pay the company's annual operating expenses, which now run about $15,000. The splendor of the Orient will enliven the Warrenton firemen’s parade Friday night as the Kena Temple Shriners bring their large and colorful band of marchers, musicians and comic entries. More than 150 participants are expected for the parade f - J you at The Flower Show JUNE 3rd 2 to 8 p.m. Old School Auditorium Washington, Va. Members of the Rappahannock County Garden Club ^ _ 3fntjn UtarabaU gm■ 'f **■’ r. -i meataurant Enjoy Dinner in a Relaxed Atmosphere Serving the finest oxeaKs Seafoods Cocktails Thursday, Friday & Saturday Sp.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays for Brunch 12 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday Oinnar 5 to 9 Rt. 55 Main St. Marshall, Va. 364-2314 tf n MtILFATM • 3 fowl watar-saving loadtita sa lac tor • Agitator-mounted fabric softener dispenser • Blaach dispansar • Automatic cool-down for Parmt Prass fabrics • Supar SURCILATOR* agitator 1 4 eye las: NORMAL. KNIT. PCRMT: PRESS and GENTLE • norc#»iin •navnvwa lop and IM • Bac-POh Laimdry • 2 wnh and 2 spin spMds • Emriy-Mvinf water tamp •atenor with 4 wasb/rinsa combi nations • MAGIC CLEAN* Matfiltar* • • *»» starting at 7 p.m. Included will be bands, majorettes, civic and commercial floats, marching units, fire and rescue equipment. Line of march is down Main and Waterloo Sts. After the parade the majorette groups will strut and twirl on Benner Field in competition for trophies awarded by the firemen. The complete set of trophies offered in the various parade categories is on display this week at H. B. Carter’s Furniture Store. The carnival opens Thursday night, with rides, games and food booths in full operation. Hamburgers, steak sandwiches, hot dogs and soft drinks will be sold. Friday night the Ladies’ Auxiliary will serve a ham dinner starting at 6 p.m. College Plans Summer School “Get a head start on some of your classmates. Graduating high school students can take a whole year of college biology, English, government, western civilization or general psychology during the 1978 summer school session at Lord Fairfax Community College," advises C. Todd Smith, College registrar. The College will offer a summer schedule of both daytime and evening courses, including some accelerated ones designed to help * students complete an entire I yearns requirements fur*ome subjects in just ten weeks. Students planning to begin college full time in the fall may also be interested in the developmental course offerings. Developmental courses, Smith explains, give students an opportunity to improve general education skills in math and English. Summer selections also include classes in real estate, drafting, electronics, business, crafts, arts and recreation. Some summer school classes begin June 20 and the last day for the ten week session will be August 29. However, mini sessions will be scheduled throughout the summer, each lasting three, four or five weeks, depending on the particular course offered. Registration for new and returning students will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p„m.,Jyne 16, and 9 a-pi. to 4 p.iti. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.rn., June 19. Senior citizens eligible for free tuition may register between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., June 20. For more complete information or a copy of the schedule, come to the College admissions office or call the College, 869-1120. Wakefield Honors List Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly has announced its Academic Honors List for the last grading period of the school year. First Honors students include Jerry Smith, Anne Huber, Kim Aylor, Tara Labovitz, James Dawson, Scotty Reid, Ophelia Von Ludwig, Rob Dickey. Michael Fogg, Andrew Allen, Nicholas Bischoff, Bobby Gehringer, Nancy Massie, Tara Welty. David Gr.tham, Margaret Holliday, Christopher Sherwood, Ryan Barnes, Charles Huber, Douglas Barnes, Holly Hutt. David Samsock, Dana Colton, Tobias Dengel, Jennifer Anderson, Karen Weil. Morgan Andreae, Melissa Rucker, Brian Colquhoun, John Secrist, Joette Breeden, Peter Cord dry, and Alexander Smith. Second Honors were received by Amelic Von Ludwig, Greg Swaim, Joy Andreasen, Mike Blake, Jeena Mullins, Halimah Holliday, Lorraine Daniels, Michael White, Wynn Voeks, Winona Ammons, Heather Fannon, Skip Glass, Susan Shaw. Susan Seal, Sidney Rothrock, Sean Marsh, Matt Black. Ruth Holliday, Daniel Holliday, John Piper, Jennifer Kline, Todd Heier, Lisa Cupp, Eric Dutt, Kevin Best, Oriana Chung, Rosalie Daniels, Adam Cupp, Lisa Johnson, Frank Mallinson, Edwin Eastham, Jimmy Rucker, Ashby Simmons, Corey Himelright, Bruce Miller, Darrin Plauger, Gwinevere Von Ludwig, Cory Dermitt, Cleopatra Von Ludwig, and Robin Kraus. 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Fickett, an attorney and professor at Mary Washington College, is serving his third term in the Virginia House of Delegates from the 24th legislative district which includes the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Hanover and the City of Fredericksburg. Since most of the delegates attending this convention will also be attending the state Democratic convention June 10 in Williamsburg, manv of the candidates for US Senate or their representatives are also expected to be on hand Saturday. The cost of the luncheon will be $6. E£T—' Early's Carpet Sales & Service 1 1th ANNIVERSARY SALE Now in Progress thru Sat, June 10th Hurry'.Last 2 Weeks IMI 1‘IINI Anlron * Q] nylon pile rr>.-> *•! J CUT AND LOOP PLUSH Mixed pile levels create islands of subtle color in 'Lamar' CARPET ONLY $ Installed Over Approximately 65 oz. 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CHIP FRYE WAS CITED for outstanding work in the industrial arts course at the local high school by James LeSeur, instructor. VPI Graduates Five students from Rappahannock County will be among the 4.800 graduates who will receive degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University on Saturday. June 10, in Blacksburg. Susan C. Batchelder. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Batchelder of Amissville. will receive her Mrs. Kilby Is Bridge Hostess Mrs. 1. R. Kilbv entertained the Sperryville Bridge Club at her home in the F. T. Valley Friday evening. Guests were Mrs. W. FI. Cordle, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. R. E. Wood. Mrs. R. E. Thompsen, Mrs. Carroll Quaintance, Mrs. E. A. McNear, Mrs. E. N. Montague, Mrs. Roy L. Reeve and Mrs. Hugh Chrism an. Prize winners were Mrs. Cordle. Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Carroll Quaintance, Mrs. Montague and Mrs. Chrism an. degree in horticulture. Joyce L. Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hill of Amissville, will be awarded a degree in biology. William E. Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan of Boston, will graduate with a degree in agricultural economics. David A. Thornhill, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Gordon Thornhill of Boston will receive a degree in animal science. Morris T. Donaldson, son of Mrs. Annie Donaldson of Huntlv, will graduate with a batchelor of arts in connunieation. Virginia Governor John N. Dalton will deliver the main address at Virginia Tech’s 106th commencement. Summer Services Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington will switch to a summer schedule of worship services on June 18. Beginning with Morning Prayer on June 18. services will start at 10 a.m. There will will be no Sunday School. Maddox Funeral Home Serving Since 1908 105 W. Main St. Phone Front Royal, Va. 703-635-2773 SPAGHETTI DINNER Sunday, June 4 — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Episcopal Parish Hall, Washington Benefit Washington Vol Fire Dept $3 Adults $1.50 Children This advertisement courtesy COUNTRY CUPBOARDS WASHINGTON, VA. IN MUSIC CLASSES recognition was given for outstanding performance in choir to Angles Grigsby, right; and to pianist Sheri Settle, center, by Mrs. Judith Bomberger, music instructor. RECEIVING TWO AWARDS during the RCHS assembly Friday was Elvis Dodson, center. He was given a citation for reading by Carl Studt, left, and recognized in world history by instructor Jim Logan. Boston Area Notes By MRS. MARIE ATKINS Rappahannock \no Corrcapondcnt Willie Nichols has returned home from a stav in University of Virginia Hospital. Charlottesville. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Huffman and Wayne of Culpeper were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Peyton. Penny. Jeffrey and Kindall attended the Baker family reunion in Culpeper Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clarence Compton of Reva and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Compton of Culpeper visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston Sunday. Mrs. Russell Deane returned home Thursday from University of Virignia Hospital in Charlottesville. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill, Mary Jane and Linda were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter and Holly of Brightwood, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Jones and Shannon of Flint Hill and Mrs. Edna Payne of Wo, >d v i 11 e. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lewis and Simon of Alexandria called on the Rev. W. B. Dennis Saturday. His Sunday afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson of Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie Beddingfteld and Mrs. Jack Dennis of Alexandria visited him Memorial Day. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines spent the Memorial Day weekend in Williamsburg. Mrs. Betty Foster of Sterling Park spent Sunday •X'/.'.v.v.v.v/.v.v.v.v.y/.-.'.v.y.y.-.-.-. Chandler Electrical Company APPLIANCES-FIXTURES-SUPPLIES See Our Supply Of Air Conditioners FEDDERS CARRIER HOTPOINT KELVINATOR all in sotck i mi We can install also AMANA KITCHEN-AID H0TP01NT and APPLIANCES Hoover line of cleaners 135 Chester Street Front Royal with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins and family. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Deal of Arlington spent the long holiday weekend with Gifton Naide. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Marshall of Culpeper visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lillard on Memorial Day. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Butler Sr. were Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs and Billy of Virginia Beach. Saturday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Butler Carolyn, Angie and Tammy and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Butler. Paula, Natalie and Paul. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Thornhill and Valerie of Culpeper and the Freddie Butler family. Their Memorial Day dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Butler. Mark, Jason, Jonathan and Tricia of Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Thornhill and family of Manassas were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill, with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill and Delma Coates also joining. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jenkins during the holiday weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Chuckv Jenkins of South Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jenkins and family of Etlan and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jenkins of Woodville. Mrs. Gladys Schlosser, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hensley, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hensley, Susan and Trye and Robbie Brown spent last Thursday at Kings Dominion. Saturday, they visited in Fredericksburg. Guests visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyd and daughters during the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy of Etlan and Miss Sherrie Davis of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Carter White were Sunday afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dodson in Culpeper. Sunday evening visitors of the Whites were Mr. and Mrs. Wade Yowell of Culpeper. Miss Jonita Carder of Bryn Mawr College, Pa. spent the Memorial Day weekend with her grandmother, Mrs. Ertha Hawkins. Miss Linda Hawkins of Culpeper spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hawkins. Weekend houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hawkins of Mammoth Cave, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walker have purchased the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Percy Bane, who moved to Florida. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pullen and family of Bentonville were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham and family. Saturday visitors of Mrs. Hazel Barfield and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Jones were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barfield Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bell of Leesburg and Mrs. Robert Barfield of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Settle of Culpeper were their Memorial Day guests. Dean’s List Edward M. Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lee Foster of Sperryville, has been named to the spring semester dean's list at Ferrum College. To make the dean’s list, Foster achieved an "A” average of 3.5 or better out of a possible 4.0. He also earned grades of “B” or better in all his academic subjects taken during the spring semester. Payne Graduates Steven Allen Payne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Payne of Flint Hill, was awarded an associate degree from Ferrum College during graduation ceremonies held Sunday, May 7. Payne's degree was presented by Ferrum President Joseph T. Hart. «***' silver ' O 675-3485 ALLAN COOMBS new homes, decks, bems, outbuildings, remodeling, & restorations Free Estimates CURTIS CRAWFORD, right, and JOHN LEE made a special award to their building trades instructor, center, Edwin Ford during the awards assembly. Wakefield Holds French Festival Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly held its fifth annual French Festival last week in celebration of the language and culture of France. Organized by the school’s Modern Languages Department, this year’s events extended over a three day period. On Wednesday there was a translation competition involving students in Kindergarten through Grade 9. Divided into two teams, students competed in translating words, phrases, and long passages into French and English. Thursday’s program included the presentation of slides, skits, and French songs. The slides shown were June Restocking Hughes River and Garth Run in Madison County and South River and Swift River in Greene County will be stocked with trout during the week of June 12 through 16. During the June stocking, streams will not be closed to fishing but will remain open during the operations. taken by students during their recent trip to France, and the skits dramatized several incidents experienced by students during the trip. Friday students heard an address by Dr. Donatienne von Ludwig, a native of France and mother of four Wakefield students. Dr. von Ludwig related some of her experiences of growing up in France and attending school there. The highlight of the festival was a specially prepared French meal served to all students Friday afternoon. Revival At Gid Brown Gid Brown Baptist Church will be conducting a revival from May 31 through June 9 at 7:30 p.m. with evangelist Don McCann of Kingsport, Tenn., speaking each night. There is special singing planned for each evening and the Victory Trio will be present for Homecoming on Sunday, June 4. All are invited to attend these services. $he ffinal j&ributf. CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" »1> t PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS Graduation CROSS' ^ SINCE 1046 Writing Instruments in 12 Karat Gold F illed Pen or Pencil. . . . $13.50 Set.$27.00 118 N. Main Culpa per ;* For all your printing needs... No matter what your printing requirements, rely on us for expert assistance. 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IH^iNUA.L \THLETIC BAN<?UET 0F "CHS „„ h.,d Sumd., nigh,. tirimints r^i i°Ia iea ™ categories for accomplishments this year. Included were these track part cipants, Carl Jordan, Curtis Nichols, Dawn Keithley, Jamelle Prudhum and Debbie Seal. 4-hJ tZnloLSby h-~~ a-* J-*-. “i'T^rU. Lynn Holland, shorthand I. Deborah Knighting; typing I, Patsy Vest; and shorthand II, Laura Pendleton. PMTLOWi CLEANERS VOW GUANM8 NUDOUMIBW *Orap«ri«s ‘ *Fr«6 Box Storatf* *• 'Frw Moth Proofing 635-5136 106 W 14th I !> :RONT ROYAL “WOMANLESS” Beautv Paaeant June 3 at 7:30 / ] Rappahannock Elementary School / J Benefit Sperryville Methodist Church Youth i Group j Winners of each age group will receive a cash ( award ( Boys and men of all ages — come participate! / Rava Part Subdivision, Homa of Mr*. Tom Utz. Going into Sonior Citizens Homa must sail avarything. From Culpa par, Va. taka Rt 29 South app. S mile* to Rt. 725. Whlta housa oneomar. Maytag wringer washer Lot wash tubs etc. Lot lawn & garden tools Several metal kit.cabinets Wheelbarrow Lot odd chairs etc Frigidaire chest type freezer Lot scatter rugs Several nice rugs & carpets Metal bed complete Floor model radio Platform rocker Nice maple double bed with post comp. Nice maple single bed with post comp. Nice mah. double bed with post comp. Nice mah. chest on chest Lot nice mirrors Several quilts b other bed linens T elephone table Several elec, lamps Nice comer table Lot what nots etc. Antique tridle sewing machim Electric fan Several ladder back chairs Nice comer what not stand 2 Iron pots Table model T V 8&W. Coffee table Antique setee with cane back Antique ladder back rocker Antique walnut lamp table Antique chest of drawers Antique walnut blanket chest Lot antique dining chairs Several antique pitchers Antique oak lamp table Several pcs. antique silverware Beautiful wood cook stove (like new) Several antique oak tables Antique camel back trunk Lot old crocks ft jugs 2 Antique kerosene lamps Several wicker baskets Beautiful clore walnut comer cabinet Beautiful clore walnut hall tree Set Royal Rose fine china Lot other dishes etc. Lot cook utencils etc. Nice 2 pc. living room suit Dinette set with 6 chiars Lot oak split bottom chairs Lot nice picture frames > (some antique) Lot lawn furniture Nice kit. stool Cream can Large lot canning jars New metal garbage can Lot potted Bowers Lot misc. items too numerous to mention Owner. Mr*. Tom Utz TERMS: CASH LUNCH SERVEO AUCTIONEER: Col. Tom Reese COL. TOM W. REESE ttmmtm, vacant tim nWM 4M-U4« By JANICE AYLOR & NATALIE SWINDLER The National Hu^r Society met Friday. Plans were made to attend South Wales on Saturday. June 3 for a fun day of swimming and tennis. The FHA will be attending also. Let’s hope , f',r a lot of sunshine and warmth. Cheeryleading tryouts were held May 30. No one is sure who the new cheerleaders will be but the gym has been filled with a lot of girls, all sizes and shapes. Even a few guys are trying out. Good luck to everyone. The sports banquet, which was held May 27, was a great success. Awards of many kind were given out. Tuesday was a special day at RCHS. It was Career Day with people representing a number of occupations or professions meeting with students. Included were Mrs. Frances Thornton, nursing; Mrs. Cindy Wavland. teaching; Ellen Mustoe, social work; Lyt Wood, forestry; James Leake, real estate; Mrs. Darlene Moore, cosmotology; law en. forcement. Sheriff W.A. Buntin; construction, Joe Williams; Law, Douglas Baumgardner; college. Rapley Owings; lumber, Mr. Griffith; Banking, Mr. Orndorff, FMC, Mr. Sonak; Highway Department, Mr. Morris. The program was enjoyed by many and an insight to job skills was attained. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week the thump of bouncing basketballs can be heard in the gym. The JV basketball workshop is in progress. A workshop for the Varsity players will begin the week aft,er sphool closes. Baccalaureate service will be held Sunday, June 4 for the senior class. The Rev. B. Gale Titchenell, pastor of Woodville Baptist Church and RCHS teacher, will be the speaker. We wish the seniors luck. The concludes the Panther Tales for this semester. Have a happy summer. + t + + The great majority of men exist but do not live. The power of the passions, the force of the will, the creative energy of the imagination, these make life, and reveal to us a world of which the millions are entirely ignorant. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Rt. 55/709, Marshall 364-1566 REGULAR TUESDAY SALE State Graded Fat Cattle Sale 1st & 3rd Tues. of Every Month PIANOS Due to my age and health, / am retiring from the piano business and am offering my entire stock of pianos and organs at particularly low prices. BALDWINS &KAWAI* 2 CHURCH ORGANS 2 CHURCH PIANOS 2 GRAND PIANOS HURRY! Buy pianos and organs at exceedingly low prices. You may never have this opportunity again. DUKE L SHAVER PIANO CO. 1202 H Royal Ava. Front Royal, Va. News From The Flint Hill Area Houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard from last Wednesday until Sunday of this week, were two of their granddaughters, Helen and Joy Patton of Stephens City. The girls’ parents and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Patton and Mindy, visited Mr. and Mrs. Lillard on Sunday and accompanied Joy and Helen home. Mrs. G. W. Shaffer of Pensacola, Fla. will arrive Wednesday for a lengthy visit with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Raney, Jennifer, John Arthur, Mike and Kevin. Paul Miller returned home Friday after having been a patient in University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell, Gordon, Karen, Denise, Cristy and Susan of Madison Heights were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, in celebration of Gordon’s birthday. Mrs. Howell was a Saturday overnight guest of the Millers, while the rest of her family stayed with Mrs. Gladys Bowie in Culpeper. Holiday weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Welch were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Welch and children, Brian and Courtney of Richmond, William R. Welch Ir. and Miss Joanne Stewart, both of Waynesboro. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Burford called on Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Eastham in Amissville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Harding and son of Middleburg and Patricia Pearson of Rectortown spent the Memorial Day weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wince, at “Rocky Knob.” The Flint Hill Ladies’ Auxiliary is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the fire hall. Joyce Walker of Falls Church spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker. Miss Becky Burke of Huntly accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Grady Vest, Crystal and Renee to Colonial Beach Saturday where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lillard. They returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Curtis of Greenbelt, Md. were Memorial Day weekend houseguests of Mr. Curtis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Curtis. Mrs. M. H. Brady Sr. and Mrs. Mary Pullen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady Jr. Park Numbers Changed The telephone numbers for Shenandoah National Park have been changed. Those persons desiring Park information are asked to call 703-999-2266. The new number for business calls to Vocal Concert Madam Viola Henderson will give a vocal concert at Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville on Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m. The public is invited. Park Headquarters in Luray, Virginia, is 703-999-2243. Any emergency within the Park should be reported to 703-999-2227. "These changes," said Superintendent Robert R. Jacobsen, “will help to improve information services we provide, help to expedite emergency and business matters and allow the Park telephone-radio Dispatcher to handle all incoming calls in a more efficient manner.” Large Outdoor Auction Sunday, June 4 1P.M. Antiques, household furniture and appliances, tools, outboard fishing motors, jewelry, old coins, and much more! George’s Auction 7618 Centre ville Rd. Manassas, Va. 361 7248 Mi*. Jack Hamilton of High Point, N.C. arrived Sunday to spend several days with her mother, Mrs. M. H. Brady Sr. Mrs. William Smoot and Lisa of Culpeper were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot and family. Mrs. Mary Blaisdell visited her stepson, John W. Blaisdell Jr. in Berryville on Sunday and together they joined Miss Ginger Costello and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Costello, also of Berryville, for dinner. Enroute home she called on Mr. and Mrs. Walter Krause and daughter, Kim, in Front Royal. Visiting Mrs. James C. Fincham on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Welch and children of Richmond, William R. Welch Jr. and Miss Joanne Stewart of Waynesboro and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Welch. Mrs. Herbert Foster, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Corbin of Hartwood and Mr. and Mrs. Gavor Foster, attended the Lake-of-the-Woods Horse Show held Sunday. PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES \ BELVEDERE FARM FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Containers Furnished 8 a.m. • 8 p.m. Closed Sunday DIRECTIONS: rmNM 3.1 ■ypoit «xlt. go Mil« ml on Rt 17. AUCTION-NOTICE Sat., June 3, '78 10 a.m. Rain or Shine Estate of Bertha T. Pullen Amissville, Virginia Bennie F. Pullen and Everett W. Dowell 309 Fairview Rd. Culpeper, Va. 2Z701 Executors of the Estate The following items will be auctioned: 1 oek high tack tad lentiqu) 1 oek dresser lamiqut) 5 otd spit bottom chain ‘i otd wood nows 1 miqui meal taby ted 1 antique buffet 1 2-fmn tang roam uni 2 eld iron tads otd crocks 1 Hama Comfort aloe range (old) 1 Tetanion (B £> W) 1 tandnwd* "ntamor staid (old) 1 otd menhoun ttUe macelaneous dshes/cooiong utonris 1 otd kitchen cabaret 1 antique sewing machine 1 otd barrel 1 old wood box 1 dining room table /4 chans 2 old pitch forks 2 antique dressers 1 smai metal wardrobe 1 old small dropleaf table 1 refrigerator (old) 3 old com knives old wel pump old plow parts Many other items too numerous to mention Will not bo responsible for accidents Directions from Culpeper: North on Rt. 229, West on Rt. 211 for approx. 1V2 miles, house on left Terms: Cash Place your ad for as little as $5.75 > Appears each week in the following papers Loudoun Tlmos-Mirror Leesburg, Va. (703)777-1111 Fauquier Democrat Warrenton, Va. (703)347-4222 Rappahannock News Washington, Va. (703)675-3349 (I HORSES FOR SALE -LASMY BAY MARE - 15 hands. 31/? years. hall thoroughbred, intelligent. willing definite show potential (pony club, 4-H, etc.) Can 703-338-6591 after 7 , (5-25-21-17)1 GELDING- 5 years, chestnut. 13.2^ hh. good condition, natural jumper good trail, lots of potential for show Experienced rider needed Weekdays after 2:30 703-8801092 Must sell before summer. _(5-25JM7) HORSE FOR SALE 8-year mare, 15 3 hands, schooled over fences, good disposition. $800 00 703364-1621.(17) MARE FOR SALE: Western/Pleasure QH cross, 15 hands, sorrel, $500/best offer Areola. 703-327-2642(17) MORGAN QUARTER HORSE - 7 years, buckskin, mare, good potential, call 301-340-3139 (17) REGISTERED ARABIAN MARE. 5 years old. 15 hands, super dispc3ltion. quiet, gentle, goes English or Western, 703-7884707after3p m (17) PONY, 14 hands, grey gelding,I quiet, made show pony Excellent! mover and fencer. 703-788-4569 11 WELL TRAINED WELSH Show1 Pony - Beginner Safe 12 2 hands. 11 years, many ribbons, pony clubbed. Shown, evented, railed, $350.703-882-3976 (17) DARK BAY TONY. 12 1. 6 years old Goes in snaffle, shown and always in ribbons Jumps 2 feet and 6 inches to 3 feet easily 100% sound and gentle. Child outgrown. Phone 703-347-3711 after 6 p.m. v — i IONICS FOII SALE WELSH PONY, bay getting, 13 hands. 9 years, good jumper, experienced rider only, $200 703554-8484 (17) 2-ENGLISH SADDLES Excellent condition. $200 each. Cal 703250-9171. TOP QUALITY SIDE SADDLES (Owen. Whippy) for sale Also tweed and formal habits, veils, brooks, etc. Clinics given. Avalen Side Saddle Clinic. P 0. Box 1403. Middlaburg. Va. 22117 or cal 703-347-3578 nights SADDLES - English Forward Seat - 19-inch i 15-inch stirrups, straps, girth, pads - Bridles - English double rein with pelham bits • Blankets - all mint condition, Mr Randolph 703-327-6745 after 6:00pm__ STEUBEN SIEGFRIED - 17-inch English, good condRion $250 Cal 703-439-3460. let’* ftaMltrp & Suiting Spparrl Established 1963 7 See* Meg Stoat Leesburg, VtrgMi 703-777-4318 ♦ Tack Repair e( Tack ♦Gifts Equipment ♦ Riding Apparel ♦' Stable Supplies . .■ INSTRUCTION - RIDING LESSONS Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3912*777-3279 BOARDING FACILITIES - Mare, Layup, yearlings and turnouts Located In Berryvllle. Va 12 miles to West Virginia racing track Elsenore Farm, 703-955-3511 _ (5-25-2t-17) BOAMMNS: Pasture - Summer; Hey - Winter. Stalls, shelter. On Historic Landmark 700-acre Estate near Middteburg. 325 per month year round 7B3-M74033 erM7-32B1 c CONSTRUCTION % PENNSYLVANIA HORSE HAY Timothy in stock, all others available. Pick up or deliver Call early or late Cattle hay too 70 i '777-5885. Keep trying' FARMERS HORSESHOEING BILL DAVIS Ue 703-347-4009 Horseshoeing R.M.DUNCAN 703-777-4332 SMftilllams Co., Inc. specializing in ttM construction of Complat* Custom Homo Facilities BARNS - STABLES - INDOOR ARENAS Romedslng - Custom Homos “*•t— ftanw MN bf Monmmm" ^ _ JjNSrrtco our Product m.1.0KQ,»W<iwi,\r>.tt014_70H47-317S 4

Upperville Show June 5-11 This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show and to celebrate this occasion, the nation’s oldest horse show is going all-out to make the week of June 5-11 a memorable one. The juniors will open the festivities with their hunters and ponies on Monday and Tuesday, with classes beginning at 8 a.m. Then the adults will take over the competition with their hunters and jumpers Wednesday through Sunday. Highlights of the show will be the $5000 Hunter Classic, the breeding classes, the Coaching Marathon and the elegant Ladies Sidesaddle all on Saturday, June 10 and the thrilling, hotly contested $15,000 Upperville Jumper Gassic on Sunday. The Jumper Gassic ends the week-long show with famous riders such as Rodney Jenkins and Michele McEvoy, both previous winners of this event, competing over jumps almost 6-feet in height. The Gassic is honored this year to have members of the Mexican Equestrian Team competing in this dangerous, but prestigious event. The Upperville Colt & Horse Show, will run the week of June 5-11 at the Grafton Farm show grounds, on Rt. 50, Upperville, Va. Rappahannock Ncwa Photo/S. Latham THIS 1966 FORD CONVERTIBLE WAS DEMOLISHED in a single-vehicle crash just east of Massies Comer at 12:05 a.m. Saturday. According to Trooper H. A. Newlin, Roger and Stephen Barnes of Vienna were taken to Fauquier Hospital. i&ippabamntik Ncuih Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. RATES: $125 for the first 20 words, 10c for each additional word. Bov numbers, $1.00 additional. Classified Ads MiSC. FOR SAUE AUSTIN MARINA GT, late 74 model. Good gas mileage. 35,500 miles. Best offer over $1,100. Call 347 7357 after 6 p.m. 3+pd 1973 Plymouth Satellite, 4-dr., air, radials. Good condition. $600. Call 675 3485 or 675 3400. 13tf 1973 modified 750 NORTON motorcycle. Also approx. 100 unsplit locust fencing logs. Call 675 3624 nights. 13tf GIFT HORSE. Champion flat and steeplechaser, now aged and best suitable as hack, absolutely sound. Will give only to recognized charitable institution. Phone after 6 p.m., 347 3711 lOtfpd FOR SALE: Used 1965 Vj ton International truck with current sticker. Used by owner $375. Phone 825 0659. 13il 1967 CHEVROLET window van for sale. Fair condition. Call 675 3662. 13 + pd YARD SALE: June 3, 10 4. V4 mile east of Scrabble on Rt. 626, Dellinger's residence, lots of miscellaneous items. 13 + 3 FAMILY yard basement sale, Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3. Lot of housewares, toys, clothing (all sizes) Rt 659, Flint Hill, Va Rose Foster 675 3700 13 + WHY LEAVE THE STATE? Learn to drive a Tractor Trailer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have over 8 years experience training Professional Drivers. Our Private Training School offers a PART time or a 3 week FULL time Resident Training Program CALI, RIGHT NOW FOR FI'Ll. INFORMATION. REVCO Tractor Trailer Training, Inc. Harrisonburg, Va. 703-434-5326 r MISC. FOR SALE ^.■.* MATCHED pair handsome Mongolian stallions. Sell trade for heifers or full sized riding horse. 987 8891. ]3± USED FURNITURE & ap pliances: One washer $75; electric dryer $60; washers $99 and dryers $89. Variety of used household items at good prices POOR BOYS, 1099 N. Royal Ave , Front Royal. 636 2178. 13 + BIG YARD SALE—2 families this Saturday beginning at 10 am on Route 642 in Amissville. C l.o thing, glassware, pottery, sheets, bed spreads, jewelry and much more 13 + NEW HOLLAND, 268 baler, complete with bale thrower, like new, serviced and ready to go, $1800. Call Wade Massie, 675 3537 8j8 STRAWBERRIES for sale. 987 8192. 13 + FAMILY YARD SALE-June 3 and 4. Route 659, Flint Hill _13 + SPECIAL: INSULATE NOW while supply is readily available Remember last winter's cold wave Don't put yourself through another winter of cold floors, ceilings, etc Buy at our summer in ventory specials: 31 i" R 11 11 cents SF, R 13 16 cents SF, 6" R 19 19' i cents SF; 10" R 30 29' 2 cents SF. Call JIM CARPENTER CO., Rte. 29 S , Madison, Va , 948 5841 13 j 23 A. & H. Loan Co. PAW>BROKKRS Expert Ring Watch Sizing & Repair Repair 407 K. Main St. Front Roval. Va. DOC Remodeling • Barns & Outbuildings •Free Estimates ALLAN COOMBS 675-3485 Licensed Contractor Special of the week! Boys & Girls Summer Shorts 10% OFF ' June 1, 2, 3 only 636-9297 Mini Mall. Front Royal Taste the best of the fresh. FULL and PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Interviewing June 3 & 4 Between 11 & 4 At Roy Rogers Family Restaurant 96 Broadview Ave. (By Pass) Warrenton T MISC. WANTED . ilium mi i. . m* WANTED—Supporters tor the Washington Vol. Fire Dept. Spaghetti Dinner, Sunday June 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 14 f. . ■' 1 ■' ' PERSONAL ^.;.. FISH—A Christian service organization. Need help? Call 675-3523, 987-8291 or 937-4721. tf I would like to thank my friends and relatives for their cards, visits and flowers during my stay in Culpeper Memorial Hospital and since my return home. My sincere gratitude to each of you Mrs. Lillie Leake Sperryville I would like to thank all my friends, neighbors and relatives for the tlowers, cards, calls and visits during my sickness in Fauquier Hospital. A special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Otis Nicholson and my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baldwin. Susan B. Jenkins 21+ We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, flowers, food and donations to the church in remembrance of Alice Tharp. May God bless each of you. Pate Tharp and Family Come and get it. Delicious hot spaghetti, vegetarian or meat sauce, Episcopal Church parish hall, Sunday, June 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. _21 + pd HOME AN D BUSINESS SERVICES ^. ■■■■. ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings, Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter, and downspout, Roof repair. Call Bill Starks, 675-3630, Washington, Va. Try a hand rubbed oil finish on your family treasures. FAITH MOU N T A I N REFINISHING 987 8824. Free estimates. 5tf CUSTOM BUSHHOGGING by the job or by the hour. Call Joe F Keyser 675 3310, or 703 631 0336 5 + PLANNING ON BUILDING a vacation home or year round home? Call Jim's Construction for free estimates and brochures. Energy Saving Homes, 636 6249. 5J8 AMISSVILLE BARBER SHOP: Open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 to 7. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 5j8 Custom made slipcovers. Pin fitted and cut in your home. Wide selection of fabrics. Call 825 9590 __51L PAINTING CONTRACTOR: Quality workmanship and materials. Interior exterior, local references, reasonable prices Free estimates. Patrick Crowley 987 8726. 5J8pd We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS . CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825-3383 Culpeper GORE'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE. Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs. P. O. Box SS, Sperryville, Va„ 987-8748. ffk MASON 6Y CONTRAC TOR—Rock, brick and block. "Stonework a Specialty." MARTIN WOODARD. 9878824. 5tf SMART HOME OWNERS know that property loss from chimney fires can be prevented. Call "The Chimney Sweep" today! 636-2634. 5 i8 EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 987 8928. tf 1 HELP WANTED .. —... WANTED: Experienced carpenter with own tools and transportation. Gregory Monahan, Monecs Corporation. 987 8928. 20jl JOB OPENING for June 1 Sept. 30. Teacher of children ages 2-12, Sursum Corda School and Child Care Center. Experience in teaching creative curriculum to children desired. Must be presently unemployed. Apply immediately to Director, Sursum Corda, Inc., Washington, Va. 22747 or call 675 3237 20 jl RECEPTIONIST POSITION available. Call for ap pointment 675 3800. 20 + 'NEW LOG HOME-Stone I fireplaces, well insulated, 4 'bedrooms, 2 baths, wak-out | basemem, secluded on 18 acres with streams. A unique home to ' be proud of. Reduced to 179,000 i for quick sale! . ABANDONS) FARM, 9J acres,1 long road frontage, Old house i I and bams need work, $41,700. I ACREAGE-10 acres wooded, stream, $16,500, 50 aces mt land - $45,000. Lakefront lot ■ $5,000. RAPPALACHIAN HOMES (703) 937-4388 or 347J92 WOODS STREAMS A WATERFALL All on 147 acres in Rappahannock County. 100’ frontage on US. 522 Approximately 6 miles south of Front Royal $99,000 with attractive financing by owner. Call Gary Olsen, HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES, 703/635-7157. —Joe Williams— Genefal Contractor Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. “Quality” Second To Mono V* SIM* Contract of No 17»77 703*635*5903 7 HELP WANTED i WAITER POSITION A V A I L A B L E —a pply in person. The Inn at Washington. _20+ LEGAL NOTICES BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE Mary Beth Myers Martin of Flint Hill, Va. 22627 has ap plied for a Special Use Permit in accordance with Article 2, Section 12 (15) of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County, Virginia. The above named applicant desires to operate a Montessori School for no more than 15 children ages 2Vj-5 years located in Wakefield Magisterial District. A hearing has been scheduled for 9 a.m. on June 8, 1978, in the County Courthouse at Washington, Virginia. The applicant and other interested parties wishing to be heard are requested to be present at that time. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA By: Patty Alexander Clerk 22 j 1 Notice is hereby given that William Gilbert Putnam, trading as Lombardv Restaurant located on Rt. 211 in Amissville, Va., intends to apply to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at its offices in the Virginia ABC Building, 205 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va., for a license to sell beer on and off premises at the above location. 22 + KENT AL$—HOUSES HOUSE—3 BEDROOM 2 bath with finished basement. 5 acres, 20 minutes west of Warrenton. $425 per month. 347 0992. 25+ REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOR SALE: Approximately 50 acres of rolling meadowland on hard surfaced road in Rappahannock County. Would make lovely building site with beautiful views of the mountains. Principles only. Write "NB", co Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. 29tf 169 ACRE FARM with 9 room farmhouse, 5 miles west of Culpeper. Owner will finance. Phone 825 0659. 29 j 1 FOR SALE BY OWNERS: Colonial-style l'/a story 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, separate dining room, eat-in kitchen stone fireplace in living room. Attached greenhouse. Attached garage-studio with rental apartment. All hardwood floors. Oil heat. Many extras. Beautifully landscaped 2 acres with 400 ft. frontage on 211. West end of Sperryville. $58,500 cash. Inspection by appointment. Call Helen Kilby, Sperryville, Va. 9878282 29tfn 16.927 acres for sale in Hampton District. Owner will finance. Also, 8 acres of woodland. Call 675 3383. 29jlpd PANORAMA REALTY Sperryville Emporium Sperryville, Va. 987-8640 Open Every Day i Flint Hill—6.4 acres of open pasture, spring fed • pond, stable, workshop with cellar and terrific mountain views come with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath I brick rambler. 13 x 17 eat-in size equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace and full basement. I $62,000 Vlewtown—Owner will provide certified survey for this tract of approximately 30 acres. Variety of open and wooded areas, streams, pond site, views, and private road. $2000 per acre with owner financing. Unique stone home on 14.4 acres with river frontage and common boundary on Shenandoah National Park. This custom built home is all on one level and includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, fully equipped kitchen with fireplace, living room with fireplace, utility room and more. Built to last a lifetime with 15 inch thick walls, concrete floors, etc. outbuildings include log shop and pole shed. $78,000 26 acres west of Sperryville joins the Shenandoah National Park and fronts on state road. Entirely wooded and good views. $36,000 with owner financing. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Five pump gas station and fruit stand on Rt. 211 near Sperryville. Compete inventory, equipment, etc. Efficiency apartment with full bath. $50,000. Call for further details. 2 bedroom home with eat-in kitchen, den, and full bath, located on two open acres fronting on hard surfaced road. 27 x 42 garage and outbuildings. Good mountain views. $37,000 Spacious, partially restored frame home near Old Rag Mt. on 38.1 acres of fenced pasture. 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and bull bath. Good barn, water and survey. $68,000. ASSOCIATES JAMES W. LEAKE • 967-8236 J. MAURICE O'BANNON 967-8713 JOHN R. EUBANK. Jr. - 967-8146 C. KEETON BARNES - 967-8619 JOURNAL By NANCY SECRI9T Extcaaloa Ago* Strawberries are in! There is nothing .better than fresh strawberries for freezing, baking and just plain snackina. Twenty-four quarts of strawberries will yield 38 pints of frozen berries. Twothirds of a quart will yield one pint of frozen berries. To freeze choose slightly tart, firm berries with solid red Centers. Plan to slice or crush the very large ones. Sweetened strawberries hold better than unsweetened. To Freeze Fresh Berries Prepare: Sort; wash in cold water, drain, and remove hulls. Wet pack, sugar. In a shallow pan, add Vi cup sugar to each 1 quart of berries and mix thoroughly. Pack; leave '/> inch of headroom. Seal; freeze. Wet pack, syrup. Cover berries with cold 50 percent syrup. Leave appropriate headroom. Seal; freeze. Wet pack, water (unsweetened). To protect the color of the berries cover them with water in which 1 teaspoon crystalline ascorbic acid to each 1 quart of water has been dissolved. Leave annronriate headroom. Seal; freeze. Sliced or Crushed Prepare, wash and hull as for whole berries, then slice or crush partially or completely. Wet pack, sugar. Add V* cup sugar to each 1 quart of berries in a shallow pan. Mix thoroughly. Pack: leave appropriate headroom. Seal; freeze. Fresh Strawberry Pie Mrs. Flo Duvall Flint Hill, Va. J/« cup sugar 2 tbsp. corn starch 2 tbsp. light corn syrup 1 cup water 3 tablespoons strawberry flavored jello 1 quart fresh strawberries 1 9” baked pie shell Combine sugar, corn starch, corn syrpp and water in sauce pan. Bring to boil. Cook, stirring constantly until clear and thick. Add jello stirring until dissolved. Cool. Put washed and rained strawberries in shell, pour jello mixture on top. Chill until firm. Serve with whipped cream or any whipped topping. Strawberry Preeervee Mrs. W. B. Jenkins Washington, Va. Select large firm deep red berries. Wash, drain and remove caps. For each pound of berries use one pound of sugar. Combine berries and the sugar in alternate layers and let stand over night before cooking. While heating to boiling, stir carefully to prevent crushing. Boil rapidly 15 or 20 minutes until clear and syrup is somewhat thick, taking care to prevent burning. Remove the scum, while boiling. Pour at once into hot sterilized jars and seal. Katherine Riley brought these delicious bars to the Amissville Extension Homemakers’ Meeting. Brown Sugar Bars Katherine Riley Amissville, Va. two-thirds cup sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking powder '/< teaspoon salt V* cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Vi cup chopped nuts Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Melt margarine in a pan large enough to serve as mixing bowl. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Add nuts. Stir in dry ingredients. Spread in a greased 8 inch pan. Bake in a moderate oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut inti) bars and cool. Yields 12 to 16 bars. Pedestrian Deaths Rise Highway fatality statistics for the first four months of 1978 show an increase in pedestrian deaths in Virginia. ‘‘As of May 1, 56 pedestrians have died on the state's highways or nine more than last year’s count for the same period." according to John T. Hanna, director. Highway Safety Division of Virginia. “The rise in pedestrian fatalities is surprising since half the victims this year are 40 years of age or older. “Motorists during evening hours can make it easier and safer for pedestrians by using their headlights as soon as the sun begins to go down. Drivers should reduce their speed at night and be ready for quick stops when traveling through busy intersections,” continued Hanna. "Pedestrians, which includes joggers, can help make themselves more visible by wearing white or reflective clothes and carrying a flashlight." Citizens Address Education Goals (Continued from Page 1) recalled that the School Board, in hiring a new superintendent, had stressed that an improved elementary reading program was a top priority item. Mrs. Kilpatrick pointed out that, for years, county students had performed in the 30th to 40th percentile on standardized achievement tests — well below the 50th percentile, the national average. Robert Jenkins said that students in history class were sharing approximately 25 Virginia history textbooks between about 75 children which meant that it was impossible to bring the books home to study. Wiley explained that the text book, judged to be excellent by the teachers, was out of print and that no additional copies were available. “Then they ought to switch to another book,” suggested Jenkins. Mrs. Guy Foster noted that students weren’t allowed to bring reading books home either. "If they can’t bring their books home, I don’t know how they’ll catch up if they fall behind,” she remarked. John Summers said that his first child to attend Rappahannock schools had been allowed to bring home a reading book. Summers added that he had taught the child to read — “the Rappahannock school system didn’t”. His second child to enter school was not allowed to bring home a reading book and although' she will graduate 'from high school this year, still doesn’t have adequate reading skills, according to Summers. When his third child began school, reading books were kept in school and so. Summers said, he bought supplemental materials for home tutoring. “You can’t depend on the school system,” he concluded. Sharon Kilpatrick said that inadequacies in math were as serious as those in reading. When PTA members instituted a tutoring program, teacher requests were primarily for help in mathmatics, she recalled. Speaking from her involvement with math tutoring, Mrs. Kilpatrick reported that many students had failed to master simple addition while a large percentage had "no conception of how to attack a word problem.” Freeman maintained that instituting minimum competency testing would help in improving performances in both math and reading. He told the audience that neighboring Warren County began competency testing in English, math and social studies a year ago. The first year, math failure rate was SO percent; the second year, it dropped to 35 percent. He ' attributed the improvement to the students realizing that they would have to work to reach up to standards. Chairman Wiley suggested that a committee be formed to come up with concrete proposals for long and short range goals to be approved and adopted by the Citizens for Better Education at the next open meeting. Wiley and Liz Schershel, along with Sharon Kilpatrick and Jeremy Freeman, volunteered to serve. A fifth member will be appointed later, according to Wiley.