Rappahannock News, October 19, 1978

PAID CIRCULATION NOW 2,594 RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2.101 2<)th YEAR, No. 42 USPS 455580 8 Pages The County Family Newspaper Founded 1877 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19,1978 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3349 20c Power _ j Towers Near By IMI’HNE HITCH I1VSON Rap|Mihannork V Staff rit«*r The Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals granted a 6 months permit to Perrin i Construction Company for an j office trailer and storage ; trailer on Amissville Fire Company property during construction of concrete 1 foundations for the Vepco's power line towers. The application from Perrin was the only item on the agenda for the October 12 BZA meeting. The Board members unanimously approved the permit and afterwards listened to Raymond Mims, representing Perrin Construction, explain the project. According to Mims, holes for the concrete foundations are approximately 14 feet deep. The excavation is done with a hydraulic machine that can di^> three to five foot holes with one bucket. When the machine hits rock, construction workers drill a hole for dynamite and then blast the rock out. Mims said that the towers weren't anchored in rock because that procedure ■ equircs the on-the-job ptesence of an engineer at all times to check if the rock is solid According to Mims, this makes rock anchoring both time consuming and expensive. "Have you ever had a tower go down?" asked BZA member James Massie. Mims acknowledged that this had happened on the Mount Storm line two or tluce years ago as the result of a heavy ice storm. However, he stressed that towers fell "very, very seldom He reported that 40 towers had alrc.tdv been set from t'edarvillc to Happy Creek outside Front Royal in Warren Countv. The first tower in Rappahannock, said Mims, is at the Rappahannock River close to the Jav Dawson property. He addgd that ten towers have already been erected to date in the county. "If Vepco keeps raising its rates, they'll have to cut off so many customers for nonpavment of bills that they won't need all those towers." commented BZA Chairman Josef Gardiner. Mims' replay sparked a round of laughter from the Board. “I try to get a bill into them each month that runs a little more than my electric bill." he joked. Hall Sent To Grand Jury \ preliminary hearing lor ( ahin Hall of Washington, alio is charged with the felonious shooting ol Ham I ess is ol Sperrw illc. took place Friday in Rap pahannock General Distriii Court. Hall is also cited tor ihe possession ol a suwed-otf shotgun. Ilu charges were made alter Hall shot Lewis at Pine Knot Inn near Washington on September 8. Hall was sent to the grand jury which will convene Monday, November Id. RLEP Dance Interested R a p - pahannoekers should reserve the evening ol Saturday. November 4. lor the annual barn dance sponsored by the Rappahannock League lor Knvironmental Protection. This year's gala, scheduled to be held in the school house in Washington, will feature a professional square dance group from Maryland. Although still in the planning stages. arrangements for the barn dance will probably include cider and set-ups available at the school. Further details concerning reservations and costs will be announced later. m * w jrsmmmaamwmm rmiw’—r mwmmmMm mm ■ ■ THE ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR and Dried Flower Sale sponsored by the Episcopal Churchwomen of Uromfield Parish is scheduled for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22. Three homes will be open for the tour and the ladies have been working feverishly making flower arrangements. Above Mrs. W. A. Miller, seated left, with Mrs. I. L. Parrish, Mrs. Evan McNear, Mrs. Martha Woodward and Mrs. Maurice Herndon add to the hundreds already made. Tour hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. •Sunday. Also open to the public are three churches, the county library and Historical Society building. Tour brochures, are available at Trinity Church parish hall in Washington which is also the salesroom for the flowers. Is School Population Rising? B> DAI’HNK HI ICHIYSON It.• |>|».*It inm«ii k V w* >|aff \\ riii r l:or several years mm, the Rappahannock School Board las proclaimed lime and ime again that class sizes in he public schools here are retting smaller. When confronted with .omplaints on overcrowding it the high school, the Board nentbers and former Superintendent O A Norton lave used this trend to explain why (he county hasn't •ntbarked on a building rrogram to alleviate the iroblem. At the October 10 meeting, sharon Kilpatrick presented he School Board with figures hat appear to eontiadiet the contention that enrollment at each grade level is shrinking. At a previous School Board meeting. said Mrs. Kilpatrick. the Board member indicated that difficulties with overcrowding will disappear with smaller class si/es. A compilation of census data from the last six years "doesn’t indicate that this is so." she maintained, passing out five pages of figures to the Board members. She noted that the 1971 census made it look like class groups would be smaller in coming years. According to 197] figures, the county had 129 thirteen-year-olds. 112 eleven-vear-olds and 119 eight-year-olds but only 40 two-year-olds and 32 oneyear-old children. However. Mrs. Kilpatrick’s research turned up census figures for 1977 that list 109 eight-year-olds—the same group that numbered only 40 six-year-olds earlier. The 30 one-year-olds counted in 1971 grew into 102 sevenyear-olds by the 1977 census. According to Mrs. Kilpatrick’s data, the total number of children between the ages of one and 19 was 1.697 as counted in the 1971 census. In the 1977 census. 2.018 children were counted. "For each group ot youngsters, there are more of them." Mrs. Kilpatrick noted. “The schools used to educate almost solely children born in Rappahannock. That's not so any more...l thought that, as expensive as our land is. no one with children would be able to afford to move here but they keep coming." School Board Chairman Beverly Massie thanked Mrs. Kilpatrick for her investigative efforts, adding that the data would be useful to Board member Paul Nichols in his role as chairman of the committee investigating capital outlay needs and building priorities. Rappahannock Education Association President Don (Continued on Page 4) Roadside Stands Violate Sign Laws By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock "New* Staff Writer Two of the county’s roadside stand operators have been put on notice that the Virginia Department of Highways will not allow violations of state advertising laws to continue. Gibson Wharton and Reid Payne received letters two weeks ago from Resident Highway Engineer Don Askew ordering that advertising signs be removed from the state right-of-way. In a telephone interview. Askew acknowledged that other operators were also violating statutes that prohibits any"advertising on state rights-of-way. He maintained, however, that Payne and Wharton were the ‘‘worst violators." In his letters, Askew gave the two men three days to remove the offending signs. According to the resident engineer, his assistant, Doug Bywaters, checked both stands on Wednesday, October 4, and found all violations corrected at Payne's and all but one sign removed from the right-ofway at Wharton’s. “The WashingtonSperryville area is a tough area to control (for sign violations).” said Askew. Advertising in the highway right-of-way for the roadside stands causes traffic hazards, he stated. "The operators think they’ll sell more apples if they get their signs right on the road. Every year we go through the same ordeal. We become very unpopular over there in Rapphannock.” Askew said he'd toured the county three weeks ago checking the roadside fruit businesses. "It was a com plete ugly mess,” he said, with signs violating state law stuck up and down the highways. However, said Askew, "word got around that we were going to pull our annual raid” and most of the roadside operators removed their illegal signs voluntarily. Warnings were sent by certified mail to wharton and Payne only, according to Askew. He explained that the law allows highway personnel to remove any signs found in violation of right-of-way regulations if the business operator doesn't cooperate. “But I’m not going to be a big stickler if the sign is near the property line” and only slightly into the right-of-way, said Askew. "I’m not going to put a tape measure on every sign," he added. "Everybody knows what the regulations are." The resident engineer also reported that his department planned no further action towards roadside operators if they kept their signs back off the right-of-way. According to Askew, the Highway Department’s right-of-way generally extends 80 feet in total or 40 feet from the center line. It appears that roadside stand operators who put (Continued on Page 2) RLEP Decides Against Suit At a Board meeting of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection held Monday night, the conservation group agreed to drop the idea of legal action against the county Board of Supervisors. “Several alternatives are under consideration," said an RLF.P spokesman, "but a law suit is not one of them at this time." RLEP has taken the position that recent amendments to the Rappahannock Zoning Ordinance "open the entire county to apy sort of despoilation by commercial enterprise." The amendments adopted September 7 change the county's conservation zoning district to a conservation- recreation district with the aim of using the natural terrain associated with slopes over 14 per cent “to promote profit or nonprofit recreational activities." The amendment also provides for “outdoor recreation, including, but not limited to. skiing, swimming pools, tennis courts and gravity slides" as a use by right allowed without a special permit in both the existing business district and the newly designated conservation-recreation district. Also, the provisions governing land use in a conservation-recreation district apply to land with slope in (Continued on Page 2) SCC Considers Consumer Needs I he fuel ini just nicnt clause will finally disappear from utility bills as of January I, according to Berme Henderson. assistant to the State Corporation Commissioners, who spoke at a Rap pahannock Council of Senior Citizens' forum on utility rate setting procedures Monday night. Bui Henderson's news was noi exactly cause for rejoicing. He explained that utility companies will still pass on added costs of fuel used to generate elect rtcit v to customers, However. said Henderson, the process ssill no longer be automatic. Instead, utility companies ssill have to project each year how much fuel expenses will be tor the coming 12 months. I hen. the State Corporation Commission "will lock them into that projection." allowing an increase in kilowatt hour rates to cover the fuel costs, but this rate will remain constant through the year instead of Hue Lion Governor To Visit District Governor William A. Smith of Lions International. Virginia District 24A. and chairman ot the Council ot Governors ot Virginia, will make his otlicial visit to tlie Rappahannock Lions club on Wednesday. October 25. Smith was installed as District Governor at the recent Lions International Convention in Tokyo, Japan. He is a member of the Fairfax Host Lions Club where he served as secretary, treasurer. Bulletin editor and president. Governor Smith is a member of the board of directors of the Old Dominion Eye Bank of Richmond. He previously held - wa WILLIAM SMITH offices at the Lions District 24-A level. In these positions he was cabinet secretary treasurer, district chairman of tlte State Achievement Award, district Bulletin editor and district Eye Bank chairman. He was honored by being named a 10(1 per cent Club President. Governor Smith is active in civic and Boy Scout activities. He is a past president of the Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Society and a senior administrator with the Defense Logistics Agency at Cameron Station, Alexandria. He has been honored with the Department of Defense Civilian Meritorious Service Medal. Smith is a graduate of the University of Arkansas. His area as chief executive for the Lions organization covers Northern Virginia with 77 active Lions clubs. Robinson In County Congresman J. Kenneth Robinson will be at the court house in Washington on Monday. October 23, from 12 until 2 p.m. The Seventh District Representative will present the county with an American flag that has flown over the capital building in Washington. D. C. * tuating monthly as the fuel adjustment elause does. Henderson reported that utilities will also be audited four times a year to see how successful they've been in keeping to the projected cost of fuel. If the cost is less than what the company estimated it would pay, the SCC "will demand a roll back" in rates, said Henderson. If the projections end up being lower than the actual cost ol fuel, the SCC will determine if the error lies with the company or is due to factors beyond the utility’s control. Henderson acknowledged that the abolishment of the fuel adjustment clause would have little impact—at least initially—on a customer's bill. Henderson's presentation on rate setting procedure was full of surprising bits of information, ranging from news that the SCC's investigation department has a toll free number to news that the Commission requires utility companies to provide two free meter checks within a 24 month period if requested by a customer. Henderson began by reviewing the history of the SCC. established in 1902 by the Virginia Constitution to regulate businesses that the General Assembly determined needed control. In addition to utilities, said Henderson, the SCC oversees insurance companies, financial institutions and public transportation systems in fulfilling 60 specific legislative duties. The three Commissioners who make up the SCC are elected by the General Assembly. Henderson noted that Virginia and South Carolina are the only two states to follow this method of selection, with regulatory commission members in the rest of the United States either appointed bv the state governor or elected directly by the people. $27 Million Budget According to Henderson, the SCC has a staff of 500 divided into 17 administrative divisions with a budget of approximately $27 million. Henderson reported that 95 per cent of the total budget is raised through special taxes and fees levied against the companies regulated by the SCC. He noted that the Commission has both judicial and legislative powers but that its authority is offset by "a fairly intricate design of checks and balances." Every SCC decision is subject to an automatic right of appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court, the only governmental body on which this restriction applies. The only other instance that carries an automatic right of appeal in Virginia is a death sentence handed down in criminal cases, according to Henderson. He added that any case from the SCC has THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSIONERS sent their special assistant Bernie Henderson to Rappahannock on Monday to explain the SCC’s rate setting procedure at a public meeting sponsored by the county’s Senior Citizen Council. Henderson, third from left, was thanked by ileft to right! Tom Faust, Truman Keesey, A. H. Keyser and Ed Bailey following his presentation. Recognized by the Richmond daily papers as the most effective speaker before last year’s General Assembly, Henderson was equally as impressive at the courthouse and held his audience’s attention throughout his talk. ) priority on the Virginia Supreme Court's docket. In addition to this automatic right of appeal, the powers of the SCC are further balanced by the General Assembly’s budget approval and its right to amend any procedure set by the Commission. said Henderson. Utility rates have not always been the most controversial issue dealt with by the SCC. According to Henderson, the Commission was inititally established to counter balance the powers of the railroad systems. "In the 1%0's. the big issue was not utilities but high insurance rates." he recalled. Henderson did acknowledge that the SCC had approved (Continued on Page 4) Clater Dies In Traffic Collision Robert (Bobby) Clater of Sperryville was the fatal victim of a two vehicle collison Friday evening in Sperrryville. He was a passenger in a 1978 Pontiac driven by Greg Settle, also of Sperryville. who sustained slight injuries, according to Trooper S. W. Weatherholtz. The officer said investigation of the collision was continuing and no charges have been placed. The car was owned by Judy Whorton of Castleton. According to Weatherholtz, the car operated by Settle struck a 1974 Ford pickup driven by Clifford Dennis of Castleton. Both vehicles were totaled, he said. Clater and Settle were both taken to Culpeper Memorial Hospital where Clater was dead on arrival. Settle has been released following treatment. Injuries to Dennis were not too serious. *

- Kappahannm* Vw, Phnto/S. Latham MAKING METHODIST APPLEBUTTER are Jack Jenkins, stirring, with the aid of Jane Kidwell and Marlena Jenkins, while Johnny Harrison, left, gets ready to take a turn, and other church members await theirs. The applebutter will be sold this weekend along with ham biscuits at a booth across the street from the Episcopal Church in Washington. Mxtohttitidtoa tMtu't ttngth ptoOuCl>l' lim / fMtu»« <tf a \ DAVY ri\aiocKm Kt*0 Of TMt *UD F*Q*T,tm I I •I i'.ou I to all . Sal. & Sun. Matinee r: pm & 4 p m Roadside. Signs (Continued from Page 1) advertising signs in highway rights-of-way are violating county as well as state law. Article 1 1 of the Rappahannock Zoning Ordinance specifically allows by right "farm signs or wayside stand signs erected or maintained on any farm bv the owner or tenant of such farm and relating solely to farm or horticultural produce, livestock or services sold, produced, manufactured or furnished on such farm." iKappabanmuk Xi’iin? Rappahannock B Adjoining Counties per year $6 00 Elsewhere in the U S per year $7 50 Outside the U S per year $6 00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL All PAYABLE inadvancf Npw H »*•>»•*«» J >i mwd N AMt ADDRESS city S T A T t /1 P Modal LFA 7100 • 3 level water saving load sue selector • Agitator-mounted fabric softener dispenser • Bleach dispenser • Automatic cool-down for Permt. Press fabrics • Super SURGILATOR* agitator • Porcelain-enameled top arid lid • BacPak LMindry Information Canter • 4 cycles: NORMAL, KNIT, PERMT PRESS and GENTLE • 2 wash and 2 spin speeds • Energy-saving water temp selector with 4 wash/rinse combinations • MAGIC CLEAN* lilt filter* IMtlLFCITM FMlurM SpOCial COO* down cars for Pormf Prm and Kn»i fabrics • Itfrymf lampsraturs WKCIOW TUMBLE WEIS’ Control • Eatrslarga lint scrson • Largs 5tcu ft drying drum • Pusn-to-slart butlorT • Am toms *c door shutOff • kc-^M Laundry mformabon Csntsr Rappahannock Farmer's Co-op Sponryvilla, Va. N7-68M However, the same section of the ordinance prohibits any sign which "violates any provisions of the laws of Virginia relating to outdoor advertising." Also prohibited are any advertising signs "fastened, placed, painted, pasted or attached in any way to. in or upon any tree, fence, public utility pole, rock, curbstone, sidewalk, lamppost. hydrant, bridge, highway marker or any other sign." In addition, signs for wayside stands are restricted to advertising only "farm or horticultural produce, livestock or services sold, produced, manufactured or furnished" on farms. This would appear to prohibit, under county law, signs advertising items such as "Tony's pizza." Also, signs permitted bv right are limited to less than 20 square feet in aggregate area. A separate section of the zoning ordinance. Article 10, also apparently applies to wavside stands. Section 10-58 (m) mi required number of off-street parking spaces stipulates that "a total number of spaces sufficient to accommodate the vehicles of all employees of the establishment, plus those of all persons expected K) visit same at one time" will be provided for any permitted use not specifically listed in the section. Wayside stands, a permitted use, are not included on the list. Zoning ordinance setback requirements that presumably apply to all structures, including wayside signs, appear more stringent than state regulations. On agricultural zoned land, regulations require setback distances of between 80 and 50 feet “on grade from the right-of-way line." In business districts, all structures except signs advertising sale or rent of property must have setback distances of 30 to 55 feet from any street right-of-way, depending on the width of the street. In residential districts, the same requirements apply as in agricultural districts. Setback requirements in conservation districts appear to affect only buildings. Under provisions in Article 18 of the Rappahannock Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Administrator Evan McNear is the agent responsible for enforcement. RLEP Won’t Sue (Coni inued fr>mi Page I) excess dI I-4 per cent located m am other district The ordinance amendments were proposed in August bv Commonwealth Attorney George Davis and attorney Douglas Baumgardner representing the Rappahannock Ski Corporation .is a wav out of litigation involving the Ski Area, the Board ot Supervisors and the Board of /oiling Appeals. The suit arose after the B/A voted unanimously to deny the Ski Area's special use permit application tor a snowless gravity slide, skiing, swimming, tennis and other summer support activities. According to Ski Corporation president James Moore, his company couldn't show a profit with just the t w ice bankrupt ski operation and needed the income from a summer recreational venture centered around the Alpine slide. After the application for a special use permit was denied, suit was initially brought against the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Ski Area. However, the Supervisors petitioned the court for status as an aggrieved party and were allowed to enter the suit on the side of the Ski Area as far as the denial of the special use permit application was involved. Alter the Supervisors issued a building permit to the Ski Area in August and subsequently adopted ordinance amendments in September that made the permit valid. RLFP petitioned the Board to reconsider the amendments According to RLFP, its objections were not directed against the Ski Area but against the new zoning or dinance amendments that it felt would open the county to commercial recreation development with little or no controls. Rl.FP retained environmental attorney Allen Olson who wrote the Supervisors in October, informing them of grounds lor legal action should thev refuse to repeal the ordinance amendments. Although the Supervisors denied RLFP's request at the October S meeting, it appears now that the environmental organization will not take any legal action. According to an RLFP spokesman, a second Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for next Monday to discuss alternatives that do not include a suit. The oldest written language in the world is Chinese, which is more than 3300 years old. Rappahannock —L lo N S— Club Benefit Sale Oct. 21-22 and 28-29 Visit our stand on Route 211 at the School Bus Garage Homemade Apple Butter and the finest local Apples, Cider and Honey Also Benson Fruit Cakes We Appreciate your — patronage and support In loving memory of our loving husband and brother George W. Payne Jr. who departed this life two years ago on October 15, 1976. Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall. You had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. The voice is mute and stilled the heart that loved us well and true. Oh bitter was the trail to part from one so good as you. You are not forgotten loved one nor will you ever be as long as life and memory last we will remember thee. We miss you now, our hearts are sore as time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile your gentle face, no one can fill your vacant place. <"> Sadly missed by your devoted wife and your sisters and brothers 21 + pd In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Elmer Peyton Rutherford, who departed this life one year ago October 19, 1977. They say time heals all sorrow and helps one to forget But time so far has only proved how much we miss you yet. But what it meant to lose you no one will ever know Too Late To Classify To a grave not far away where lies the sweetest memory that will never fade away But death has left a loneliness the world can never fill We cannot bring the old days back when we were all together But sweet tears and loving thoughts will keep us near forever We have only a memory to cherish But the sweetness will live forever as we treasure the memory of you Do not ask if we miss him there's such a vacant place Often we think we hear footsteps and see his smiling face Days of sadness still come over us Tears in silence often flow Memory keeps him ever near us Though he left us one year ago. Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, brothers and sister 21 + pd To Whom It May Con cern—The Sperryville Rescue Squad wishes to express appreciation to two uniden. tified men who assisted the squad members in aiding the victims of a traffic collision Friday in Sperryville. These men gave aid at the scene and accompanied them to the hospital. Sperryville Rescue Squad Cecil Baldwin, Treas. 21 + In sad but loving memory of our dear wife, mother, and grandmother Eva T. Summons, who passed away three years ago, October 18, 1975. Gone are the steps we love to hear, Silent is the voice we love so dear. Too far away from sight or speech. But not to far for thoughts to reach. It's a lonesome world without you. So sad has been the way. Our lives and homes haven't been the same. Since you were called away. Memories are treasures no one can steal, Some may forget you now that you're gone, But we shall remember no matter how long. 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Signatures Needed 4-H members, Extension Homemakers and interested community members will be asking Rappahannock citizens to donate to the 4-H Education Center which is being built 5 miles south of Front Royal. Each person donating $5.00 or more will be asked to sign a Signature Book to be permanently displayed at the 4-H Education Center. 4-H Club members will have a table set up in Washington at the Dried Flower Sale. Community members having books are: Maybelle Gilkey-Chester Gap, Corinne Del GrossoFlint Hill, Carolyn Manwaring-Woodville. Mary Priest-Amissville, Judy Harrison-Sperryville. This is a good opportunity for Rappahannock citizens to donate to the Center. The 19 other districts in Northern Virginia are also soliciting 500 signatures. “Even though we are the smallest county. I’d like to see us be the first to obtain the 500 signatures requested by the 4-H Educational Center Board," said Nancy Secrist. Woodville News By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock New (^ormipondcnl Miss Bonnie Brown of Silver Spring, Md. was a weekend guest of her mother Mrs. Henry Brown and aunt Miss Elva Bruce. Other callers were Mrs. Don Osburn and son, of Haymarket and Miss Tanya Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holschuh of Castleton entertained Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson at lunch at the Teepee Restaurant Sunday. Mrs. Paul Grigsby of Castleton is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke. Recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland and Lester Wayland included Mr. and Mrs. John Dodson and John Williams of Culpeper, Mrs. Annie Poe and son Jerry of North Carolina. Lester Wayland returned home with i his sister Mrs. Poe for a visit. Dr. and Mrs. Michael Cunningham and twin sons Timothy and Matthew of Waynesboro were Saturday dinner guests of Mrs. Dillard Glenn and Mrs. H. B. Winfrey. Saturday Linda Johnson and Jean Cusano of Greenbelt. Md. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde P. Johnson. Rick and Kristie Johnson. Robert Titchenell of Salem College. Salem, W. Va. was recently inducted into the Gamma Beta Phi Honorary Society at the College. In order to receive this honor you must be in the top fifth of your class. Robert is in his final semester at Salem. Saturday evening dinner guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Gale Titchenell were their daughter Sue of Mary Washington College and Miss Patricia Johnson, the B. S. W. director at the College. Mr. Titchenell attended the Shiloh Pastors Conference Monday in Culpeper. Chris and Angie Titchenell of Culpeper were Saturday overnight guests of their grandparents the Rev. and Mrs. B. Gale Titchenell. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrchman of Culpeper were Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt. There will be a weeks meeting at the Five Forks Regular Baptist Church October 23-27 at 7:30 p.m. with Evangelist. Jerry Knight of Climax, Georgia. Special singing each evening. Everyone is welcome. Guest speaker at the Woodville Baptist Church Sunday October 22 will be the Rev. Tim Teates, Pastor of the Good Hope Baptist Church. Building? •Paint •lumber •Milwork •Hardware' Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Warrantee Bulding Material Co, Inc. ontlwBy-PMs Wansnton 347-1400 __„ — Rappahannock Nfw. photo/D. Hutrhiimon HERBERT S. BARKSDALE of Flint Hill signed the 4-H signature book after donating a substantial amount to the 4-H Center fund drive. But it’s not necessary to be as generous as Barksdale was. Anyone who donates $5 or more may sign the signatures books that will be permanently displayed at the Center outside Front Royal. Cemetery Fund Established Forest Grove Baptist Church members have established a cemetery fund tor the care and upkeep of the cemetery and Mrs. Anna Printz has been named the fund treasurer. This fund is separate from any other church monies and will be disbursed only for cemetery maintenance and eventually to purchase additional cemetery space. The cemetery requires regular care and it is impossible to get this done with volunteer labor, according to the pastor, the Rev. A. C. Walker. As the fund grows, the plan is to use only the interest from it for normal maintenance, and in the future be able to purchase land for the enlargement of the cemetery. Those people who have lots in the cemetery or who have a relative buried there may wish to contribute to the fund, said the minister, though they are residents of other areas. /There is great need for the maintenance service and a Musical Program Rev. John Trammel and the Seven Stars from Germantown. Maryland, will present a special musical program at the Promised Land Baptist Church on Saturday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. The evening entertainment will benefit the April birthday rally. donation from all will eliminate a burden or hardship on any individual. Contributions may be made to Forest Grove Cemetery Fund and mailed to Mrs. Anna Printz. Amissville, Va. 22002. News From Around Sperryville By MRS. B. M. VARNER Rappahannock Nfw» Correspondent Mrs. Mary Quaintance was hostess to a birthday dinner on Sunday for C. J. Miller of Washington. Other guests were Mrs. Eva Smith, of Flint Hill, Ms. Diane Bruce of Washington and Mrs. Brown Miller. Matthew Perry Payne, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Payne, is a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pillar were Mr. and Mrs. Forest L. Guth of Wilmington, Del. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams of Front Royal ^ePe Saturday evening guests of Mrs. Nina B. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Sisk, Sandra and Charlotte of Arlington were weekend guests of Mrs. A. W. Sisk. Other members of the family joined them on Sunday. The Sisk family left Dulles Airport Monday for Guatemala, South America .where Mr. Sisk will serve 3 years of duty with the American Embassy. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne were hosts to a family luncheon Sunday at their home "Intervale.” Overnight guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Wilkins of Urbanna. Robbie Leake of Etlan was a weekend guest of his grandmother. Mrs. Delia Leake. They were joined for luncheon Monday by Mrs. Joyce Dyer and Candy of Etlan. Robbie returned home with them. Mrs. Frances Tabler was a weekend guest of Mrs. W. F. Cation in Arlington and also visited with Mrs. Mildred —Rappahannock Ivw» photo/S. Latham ARCHERY SEASON for deer was good for Dean Hahn (not pictured I who bagged this buck last Tuesday. Showing off with the deer are Tommy Hahn. Dean's brother; Richard Burke arid David Bentley, who were hunting with him. -HOUSE TOURand DRIED FLOWER SALE bat., October 21 and Sun., October 22 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday 3 Homes Open Block Ticket $5.00 Lunch Available Flower Salesroom at Trinity Church Parish Hall, Washington, Va. Myers in Falls Church. Dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins Sunday were Elder and Mrs. E. S. Skeen of Palmyra. Mr. and Mrs. John Powers of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Frazier of Bealeton, Mrs. Lois Frazier and Miss Frances Leake of Warrenton. Suzanne Updike was the honoree at a family dinner party Sunday at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Updike in Culpeper. Guests included her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Schaefer and Mrs. John Updike of Washington, also her great aunt, Mrs. B. M. Varner. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Atkins of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Marie Bruce of Luray visited their sister, Mrs. Catherine Brown last Tuesday. Weekend guests were Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaihtance spent the weekend in Williamsburg. Mrs. Carrie Painter of Johnson City. Tenn., who has been a houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve, was accompanied home Monday by Mr. Reeve. Mrs. James P. Jamieson, Mrs. Norman Sims, Mrs. Howard Butler, Mrs. Mary Quaintance ana Mrs. Carroll Quaintance attended the Virginia Governor’s Conference on library and information services in Bridgewater on Monday. Ranny Aylor was in Pennsylvania last week on business and Mrs. Aylor and Heather spent several days with Mrs. Robert Nethers in Flint Hill and her houseguests, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dennis and daughter. Debbie of Jackson, S. C. Debbie has accepted a position with Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Peyton Jr., Missy and Brian of Falls Church were weekend guests of Mrs. Lester Dodson. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wayland of Portsmouth were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland. Visitors last week of Mrs. B. M. Varner were Mrs. L. A. Ritchie of Catlett. Claude Edwards Jr. of Mobile, Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heinbuch of Arlington. \cHeal ^Estate % dt. Qt* REALTOR mi SOME BENEFITS OF AGE If you want more house for your dollar, you have good cause to look over older houses. But there are other good reasons for shopping the old ones too. For one thing, there are simply more old houses than new ones. For every new house that will go up this year there are some 45 existing homes already on the market. Many older homes, especially those built before World War II. offer more abundant space than new homes do - a special attraction if you have a large and growing family, but a limited budget. Most old homes are in well-established, wellieveloped neighborhoods. There will be no waiting for streets to be paved, sewers to be connected or schools to be built. All ;hat is going to grace the neighborhood is probably already there, so that worrying about the future will have been done for /ou already. If there is anything we :an do to help you in the field of real estate, please shone or drop in at EILEEN M. DAY, REALTOR. Middle Street. Washington. Phone: 675-3400. Were nere to help. ANNUAL Perfect First Quality CARPET SALE Now thru Saturday, November 4th STORE HOURS BOTH STORES: Monday thru Friday 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. 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^appafjannockiKcuiB \n Independent Ntw^apw Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL SARAH C. LATHAM Publisher Associate Publisher JOHN T. TOLER DAPHNE I. HUTCHINSON DAVID C LYNE General Manager_News Editor Design Editor To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington. Va. 675-3349 BY MAIL $6.00a year In Rappahannock and adjoining counties; $7.50a year elsewhere in the United States ^ACK COPIES - One month to 3 years. 75 cents each; over 3 yeers. $3 each Office Rappahannock News Bldg.. Washington. Va. ZZM7 Moors S:30 am to 6:30 pm. Mon Frl r» Published by Warrantor! Printing a Publishing Company. Inc. JJ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19,1978 Wrong Solution Seventh District Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson has introduced a bill “that would spell out plainly in federal law that the officially authorized size of Shenandoah National Park is its present boundary area of approximately 194,000 acres” instead of the 521 v000 acres approved when the Park was created in 1926. According to the Congressman, he took this legislative step in response to concerns of residents living near the Park who fear that their property may be eventually confiscated. Robinson maintains that his bill will help ensure that any future expansion of Shenandoah National Park will be accomplished only by the voluntary consent of private land-owners who are willing to sell or donate their property. The bill is ill advised. It addresses a problem that doesn't exist, while ignoring a second, very real threat to Park neighbors. County residents have just finished battling to stop a trade of Rappahannock Park land for private property in an adjoining county. Superintendent Robert Jacobsen called off the swap after four years of behind-the-scenes negotiations, stating that he’d aborted the exchange in response to citizen opposition—opposition that arose only after the proposal was announced and publicized by the Rappahannock News. Jacobsen maintained that the land trade was legal under state and federal law and defended the Park’s authority to pursue similar trades in the future. Subsequent opinions from legal experts have supported the Superintendent’s position. It is this existing law allowing trades without notice to the public that needs to be changed. When the State of Virginia created the Park, hundreds of land owners were evicted from their property without adequate compensation. Families watched, sometimes handcuffed to fences, while authorities burned their homes and bams. Although these past injustices can’t be corrected, steps can be taken to ensure that this land so dearly bought stays in public ownership. Park officials should not be allowed to trade away land acquired through condemnation without exhaustive public scrutiny—no matter what justification Park management can give. If the exchange of small parcels can help solve pressing boundary problems, the Park may propose such a trade. BUT they should be required to hold public hearings before negotiations proceed past the initial stages. All landowners with property adjoining a parcel considered for trade should be immediately notified by registered mail, of the Park's intentions. And most important. Park authorities should be willing to abide by the opinions expressed at the public hearings. Robinson's bill presents a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist—at least, not at the present time. The Park does not even have the power to buy land, much less to condemn. Why worry about a danger that isn’t facing us yet when we’re staring at a real threat. We suggest that Robinson address this threat by introducing a second bill to replace the first—one that would place some controls on Park land being traded away into private ownership. eww ---— ~~ -TTiiiflr~r r- im - „ „ :ir. itxl m Our Rappahannock Heritage SCC Studies Utility Policies (Continued from Page 1) more rate increases in the last six and a half years than it had for the previous 69 years of its existence. The SCC is responsible to both citizens and to the utility companies that are required by law to provide "adequate, dependable and affordable service," said Henderson. “In order to do this, they must operate as monopolies” with the SCC taking the place of competition in providing pressure, he maintained. The SCC cannot provide effective regulation if the Commission adopts the attitude that it must take sides in the battle between consumers and utilities, according to Henderson. Instead, he contended, the SCC must work to provide for a “strong, healthy utility” while, at the same time, keeping satisfied utility customers. If the Commission gives the utilities everything they ask for, the customers will ultimately be hurt, he contended. But if rates are kept too low, the company loses money, investors lose interest, stock becomes worthless and the utility goes bankrupt, Henderson said. Regulate Not Manage He emphasized that the SCC is supposed to regulate, not manage. “We determine only how much it costs to operate efficiently, including a fair return on investments, and then we set rates on that basis.” Henderson also stressed that the SCC does not GUARANTEE any company a profit. “We only authorize the maximum profit that they are allowed to make,” he said, adding that the company must be managed properly in order to achieve that authorized profit. Besides controls established by the General Assembly, the SCC must also comply with four U. S. Supreme Court rulings, said Henderson. The first stipulates that no public utility can be compelled to provide service without a fair return; the second that every public utility must be judged separately in rate making Is School Age Population Increasing? (Continued fruni Page 1) Bomberger asked Nichols when the committee was meeting. Acknowledging that he hadn't yet called his group together. Nichols said he hoped to have a meeting soon and present a report at the next School Board session. "We want an indepth view of what's really going on." said Nichols, adding that he'd been in touch with the superintendent and both principals and had visited the schools. Bomberger asked to be notified of the group's meeting so he could attend and present ideas from the teachers. Goals And Objectives Bv unanimous vote, the School Board adopted a list of 14 goals and objectives for the current school year. In order of priority, the top five .ire I Greater emphasis on basic skills, particularly reading. 2. I in esi igation ot revenue sources other than local tax dollars. .V Assistance from the administration for new teachers or any other teachers needing help in the c lassroom. 4. Better schoolcommumtv relations fostered by the administration. 5 fests in all subject matter beginning with the eighth grade with the tests graded by the central office, i xlra help to be given to particular areas of weakness uncovered by the test. I here w as discussion on only one of the proposed goals and objectives—an item calling tor an increase of 25 per cent in standardized test scores at the elementary level and an increase of 20 per cent at the high school level. "It's hard to put a definite percentage on the raise expected.” commented Board member Arthlinda Quatn tance "It's a good thing to strive tor but sometimes you can't make it." she added. “I’d like to see a certain percentage included to give a goal to work towards," said Alan Stokes. meeting agreement from the rest of the Board. Superintendent William Bloomer noted that judging progress in relation to a student's ability would be the key problem. Title I math lab teacher Mol lie Hobson told the Board that she had investigated methods of estimating the growth that a child could be generally expected to achieve in a year. There are formulas for this purpose, she said, that take into account a student's age, l.O- and other factors. However, she said, the educational establishment is still doing research on the subject, debating which of the several formulas in use is the most accurate. "Until educators resolve the argument, you're experiencing something (in trying to predict how much a pupil will improve on standardized test scores) that research is still being done on," said Mrs. Hobson. Stokes suggested that the objective for percentage of increase in scores on standardized tests be lowered from 20 *o 15 per cent. No vote was taken on his proposal. However, Chairman Massie directed assistant superintendent Rob McDaniel to work on rewording the objective concerning improvement in standardized test scores. Surplus Vehicles The School Board members voted unanimously to accept high bids of $501.90 from Lynn Atkins and $650 from Leon Auto Parts for two surplus school buses. $150 from Lewis Smith for a 1951 Ford pickup and $275 from Gilbert Lawrence for a 1957 Chevrolet ton and a half truck. Money from the sale of the surplus vehicles along with $3,000 included in the current budget will be used to upgrade the school's service fleet. Initially, it appeared that plans centered around purchase of a sedan o replace one of the automobiles used to transport school bus drivers home after the morning bus run or one uf the automobiles assigned to Bloomer, McDaniel. elementary principal Graham Spencer, high school principal Dennis Wingfield and transportation supervisor Allie Huff. After a discussion on. first, the relative merits of different car models and second, whether carry-over funds from the summer reading program should be used for vehicle purchase, the Board voted to limit funds to the amount in the budget plus the revenue from the surplus sale with the choice of an automobile left to the discretion of the superintendent. Board member Walter Masterson voted against the motion and Alan Stokes abstained. Bloomer justified purchase of a new car on the basis of condition and mileage of current fleet vehicles. According to the superintendent, the seven vehicle tleet consists of: —A 1%5 brown Ford with 124,000 miles assigned to McDaniel. The car was obtained from the Warren County school system when that division split from Rappahannock. No money was exchanged in the transaction. —A 1965 black Ford assigned to Spencer and used by the child development specialist three days per week for home-bound instruction. The car has 132.000 miles on it and was obtained by the former superintendent in a trade for a donated Pontiac plus $25. — A 1970 Buick with 82.000 miles assigned to Wingfield and purchased last year for $725. — A 1975 Hornet with 55.000 miles assigned to Bloomer and purchased new when the Rappahannock school system separated from Warren County. —A 1973 Chevrolet pickup with over 60,000 miles assigned to Huff. Used for transportation business, the body of the vehicle is almost rusted through with the road visible through holes in the cab floor. —A 1966 blue Ford with over 100,000 miles purchased by former Superintendent O. A. Norton. The Ford is used to transport bus drivers to and from home after the morning bus run so that the school buses do not have to be used. —A 1971 Ford station wagon with over 100.000 miles purchased last year for $700 and used for both bus driver transport at ion and transportation of small student groups to after school activities. Commodity Transport But after allocating money to upgrade the service fleet, the question of what type of vehicle to buy was left up in the air when Bloomer reported that the pick-up truck could no longer be used to transport lunch program commodities from Manassas. Bloomer told the Board that he'd received a letter from John Nelson in the Stale Department of Agriculture stating that commodities must be protected by a cover from sun, heat and rain. According to Bloomer, Nelson refused to detail any guidelines on what type of vehicle should be used except to recommend a van. Noting that the Board had just passed a motion authorizing $4,576.90 to upgrade the school's vehicle fleet. Mrs. Massie said that Bloomer had the perogative of purchasing a van if he felt this was what the school system needed most. A second option, she said, would be to haul commodities from Manassas in the trunks of two sedans. Mrs. Massie added that she would oppose increasing the number of vehicles in the fleet over seven to allow for ti e purchase of a multiput pose van with detachable seats. “1 can see making two trips in a car a whole lot better than I can see purchasing another vehicle." she remarked. noting that Bloomer had the option of what type of vehicle to purchase, keeping within $4,576.90 and the limit of seven vehicles allowed in the fleet. "Realizing that there will be cost," added Paul Nichols. "But keeping it to a minimum," Mrs. Massie countered. Employment According to figures from the Virginia Employment Commission the rate of unemployment in Rappahannock County for the month of August was 4.5 per cent. Out of the 2,604 persons in the county's labor force, 2,487 had jobs while 117 were unemployed. Statistics for the fivecounty Planning District 9 indicate that employment reached a high for the year in August. The rate of unemployment for the entire District was 4.1 per cent compared to 4.6 per cent in July. This rate compares favorably with the 5.2 per cent for the State of Virginia and 5.8 unadjusted national average. processes with no standard rates established that apply to all companies (Henderson noted, however, that the SCC here was breaking new ground by getting involved in comparing fuel production costs of one utility with another. He added that any SCC action connected with these comparisons could be overturned by the U. S. Supreme Court.) The third Supreme Court decision that applies to utilities requires that the SCC allow them a profit “equivalent to the profit being made by non-utility and non - regu1 ated businesses,” said Henderson. He noted that highly profitable or unusually speculative operations were excluded from the comparison. The Supreme Court also held, he said, that the authorized profit must be enough to allow the utility a good credit rating and sufficient to encourage investment—not only for the present but for the future. The final ,Supreme Court decision relating to utilities stipulates that authorized rates must be high enough to pay all legitimate costs of providing service plus cover the costs of debts and interest on profferred stock. According to Henderson, the SCC must perform a delicate balancing act between the needs of utility companies and consumer needs. "We have to determine what is a fair price and what is a fair profit," he said. As soon as a utility files for a rate increase and the SCC sets a hearing, the Commission carves out a 12 month period from the utility's financial records for Wrecks Sylvia Lea Sisk of Sperryville was cited for failing to yield the right of way in a collision Thursday west of Sperryville. She was driving a 1966 Chevrolet when she entered the highway from Baldwin's Shell Station on Route 211 and was struck by Allen Foltz of Luray in a 1969 Ford. Damage to each vehicle was estimated at $450 by Trooper R. A. Baines. Dutton Yowell of Etlan driving a 1970 International truck struck and killed a cow owned by Roland Welch of Flint Hill. The incident occurred Friday on Route 522 near Huntly. Two vehicles were involved in a slight collision at Ben Venue Friday. According to Baines, Rose Marie Estes of Fairfax and Howard Wilson Jeffries of Amissville were operators of the vehicles. Minor damage was done to the 1975 Chevrolet belonging to Ms. Estes and to Jeffries’ 1972 Mercury. Charges are pending, said Baines. study. Henderson stressed that only actual financial statistics are looked at—not projections or estimates. (Continued on Page 8) Feeder Cattle Sale Results The calf and yearling sale sponsored by the Page, Rappahannock & Warren Feeder Cattle Association was held at the Front Royal Livestock Sales on Tuesday morning, October 10, with 38 buyers registering from several states. The top pen of steers were eight choice Charolais averaging 359 lbs. purchased at 80 cents by S. Henry Thomas, Luray. John & Henry Thomas, Luray, purchased the top pen of 23 choice Charolais heifers averaging 441 lbs. at 65Vj cents. Largest consignor was Martin Brothers, Stanley, Va. Prices were as follows: STEERS: Choice—300-500 lbs. averaged 76.84; 500 lbs. up averaged 62.65. Good — 300-500 lbs. averaged 77.98; 500 lbs. up averaged 63.70. Medium—300-500 lbs. averaged 70.59; 500 lbs. up averaged 58.79. Shorts—300-500 lbs. averaged 59.22; 500 lbs. up averaged 56.05. HEIFERS: Choice—300-500 lbs. averaged 62.54 ; 500 lbs. up averaged 54.27. Good —300-500 lbs. averaged 60.22; 500 lbs. up averaged 53.41. Letters To The Editor Fire Concern To the editor: As a concerned fireman to Rappahannock, I was apalled at the Supervisors’ attitude towards the inspection of county buildings. As leaders of the comtminity, they are setting a poor example for other places of business. Crumpled bodies in the doorway and death are not pleasant sights. With the limited water supply in Little Washington and limited trained manpower during the day for interior attack and rescue, the Supervisors should be concerned with fire prevention and saving human lives rather than the historical value of the building. The Supervisors are so concerned about money they don't want to take care of fire prevention—but wouldn't a total loss of the building be more expensive to the taxpayer than just taking care of the few repairs needed now? A CONCERNED FIREMAN i Perfect Score? To the editor: Everything beneficial to us. the Congressman has voted against. In a recent edition of the Rappahannock News I read that the male from this District who sits in Congress, according to a certain organization, "registered an almost perfect score" according to that organization's standards. "He took the conservative position 91 per cent of the time." Never having been concerned much about the sometimes generous, sometimes arbitrary classification of conservative, liberal but being much more concerned with what that “91 per cent almost perfect score” means to us voters in terms of issues. I thought I'd check. The National Council of Senior Citizens, in its publication “Senior Citizen News”, of February. 1978 reveals that the male from this District who sits in Congress, for legislation beneficial to senior citizens, had a voting record of 8 per cent. This suggests that his 91 per cent almost perfect record was not in our interests; that it was in the interest of those who would profit at our expense. We also know that "Kenny" in achieving his "almost perfect score consistently voted for the oil interests, at least twice voted to deregulate natural gas prices, voted to protect utility corporations from anti-trust action, and voted to protect the big tax loopholes for the oil companies. His voice on these matters, either directly or indirectly, tend to cost us more for these items. Along the way, Robinson voted against the onmibus farm bill (Earle Frazier, leader of the farmers strike is organizing Farmers for Fickett) against the recent House ethics bill, voted against every major education bill during the past three years, and recently voted to override the President’s veto of the wasteful and inflationary public works bill. The record shows that some senior citizens trying to live on limited, fixed incomes. cut off their heat and died; others reduced their use of it and became seriously ill. I have never heard even an expression of concern from Robinson about the conditions which caused the tragedies in the lives of these people. "Kenny" likes to shake hands, smile and seek votes so that he can serve gas. oil. utility and other interests. Some have said that his office serves constituents. Most Congressional and Senatorial offices do. While a Congressman or Senator may be given credit for the service. the credit should go to the Administrative Assistant or competent secretary who performs the service. The Congressman doesn’t even have to know the laws or whatsoever else needs to be known to render the service. The competent secretary or Administrative Assistant usually knows these and knows how to handle them to the satisfaction, usually, of the people in the district. Their expertise frees the Congressman from this District to continue, at our expense, his service of the gas. oil, utility and other vested interests. What you put in, that shall ye also get out. TRUMAN G. KEESEY The Little rox

Clater Robert Turner Clater, 35, of Sperryville died Friday, October 13, 1978 in a traffic collision in Sperryville. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rappahannock and was employed in Sperryville Corner Store. He was the son of Mrs. Maggie Dodson Clater of Sperryville and the late James Franklin Clater. Surviving with his mother are three sisters, Mrs. Richard Wayland of Boston, Va., Mrs. Wilson Burke, Sperryville, and Mrs. William Merchant of Front Royal; two brothers, Randolph D. Clater of Washington, Va. and Ernest F. Clater of Front Royal. A graveside service was conducted Monday in Sperryville Cemetery by the Rev. Vickie Pittard and the Rev. Ronald Wiley. Dodson A funeral for Hunter David Dodson of Woodville was conducted Sunday at Geest Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper by the Rev. Edward Hawkins. Burial was in Sperryville Cemetery. Mr. Dodson, 84, died Thursday, October 12, 1978, at the Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. A native of Raippahannock County, he was the son of the late David Dodson and the late Lindsey Brown. His wife was the late Josie Ann Dodson. Mr. Dodson was a farmer and a member of Five Forks Regular Baptist Church near Woodville. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Miller of Fairfax; a son. Edward H. Dodson of Hampton; four grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Lilly Dodson of Edinburg. Pallbearers were Gilbert Burke. Marvin Burke, Robert Carroll. Charles Dodson, Eugene Michael, Edward Martin. Franklin Michael and Wilson Dodson. Garden Club District Meet Eight members of the Rappahannock Garden Club attended the Shenandoah District meeting October 12 at Shrinemont, Orkney Springs. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson and Mrs. Dorothy Estes were honored as new state life members given by their club. Other members attending were Mrs. Dolly Briddle. Mrs. Dee Hume, Mrs. Helen Holsehuk, Mrs. Carolyn Daub. Mrs. Janie Herndon and Mrs. Helen Fairfax. According to superstition if you drink from a dirty pool your teeth will fall out, and anyone finding your teeth will be able to control your every action. Pallbearers included Charles K. Estes, Carson Johnson, Winfrey Burke, David Anderson, John Brown, Kenneth Clater, Roger Jenkins and Thomas Baldwin, Sr. Clore Funeral Home, Culpeper, was in charge of arrangements. Kilby Maury Wattson Kilby, 66, of Wytheville died October 8, 1978, in Wythe County Community Hospital. He was a native of Rappahannock, the son of the late Walter Blueford and Margaret Yowell Kilby. He was a retired State Trooper and a Mason. He was prominent in civic affairs, was an avid horseman and an artist. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sue Wohl Ford Kilby of Wytheville; a daughter, Mrs. Susan Kilby Simpson of Roanoke; a son, Maury Wattson Kilby, Jr. of Johnson City, Tenn., and one grandson. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Margaret Tyus of Richmond, and three brothers, Earl J. Kilby and Irvin R. Kilby, both of Sperryville, and Walter L. Kilby of Woodstock. A funeral service was conducted Tuesday October 10 at the Grubb Funeral Home by the Rev. Thomas Sproule, pastor of the Wytheville Presbyterian, Church. Interment was at the West End Cemetery, Wytheville. Turner Mrs. Virginia N. Turner of Washington, D.C., died on Friday, October 13, 1978. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. H. Ellis Turner and an aunt, Mrs. Sallie Walton of Macon, Ga. She was a native of Rappahannock County. Friends may call on Thursday, October 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Promise Land Baptist Church, 401 Van Buran Street N.W. Funeral will be conducted Friday, October 20, at 11 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church. 917 N. St. N.W., by the Rev. Herbert Travis and the Rev. Andrew Frowler. Interment will be in the Grigsby Family Cemetery, Washington, Va. Ir Community ConceH Schedule Planned Singing, dancing, beautiful costumes and excellent choreography are what the Community Concerts will bring this season for the benefit of subscribers in our five county area, with reciprocity privileges on a space available basis with Manassas and Fairfax for their concerts too. As secretary for the association, I would like to describe our three excellent attractions. Sunday, November 12 Serenade Eleven stunningly costumned performers, eight vocal artists, a harp, piano, and viola will bring us an evening of nostalgia through selections from Meery Widow, Student Prince, Desert Song and many others. Saturday, February 3 Texas Boys Choir These boys, ages 10-14, are twice winners of the Grammy Award. They bring a varied program of bicentennial selections, folk music and many beloved songs from the past enhanced by costumes. Robinson Aide Visits Jim Hobgood, Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson’s assistant, will be at the court house in Washington from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, October 19. Area citizens with problems of a federal nature or opinions on national legislative issues are invited to talk with Hobgood at the court house. Titchnell In Ceremony Rev. Gale Titchnell of Woodville recently took part in dedication ceremonies for a new addition at the Boy Scouts' Camp Rock Enon near Winchester. The trading post addition is a gift from the Dunham Grove family of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in memory of their son. Rev. Titchnell' led a prayer at the dedication ceremonies, which were held as part of the Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s annual meeting and steak fry. Rev. Titchnell, pastor of the Woodville Baptist and Mount Salem Baptist churches, has been active in scouting for more than 40 years. POLLS NOTICE For the November 7th election, the polling site in Woodville precinct will be moved from Wood’s store building to a trailer located approximately 100 yards off of Route 522 on to Route 618 south. Downtown Culpeper BIGGEST SALE DAYS ARE COMING! LEGGETT DAY Special Invitation See Your Circular Oct. 23 & 24 and Check Ads For Special Values. Attend the LEGGETT DAY Special Preview Sale! WED., OCT. 25 • 6-9 P.M. You May Win A $100.00 Gift Cartificata LEGGETT DAY SALE OCT. 26NOV. 4 SALE STARTS AT 6 P.M. You may win a $100.00 Gift Certificate Register Wed. night. Drawing at 8:45 P.M. Wed. FREE Coflee, Cold Cider and Donuts, 6 P.M. * 7 P.M. SPECIAL STORE HOURS: Wed., Oct. 25,9:30A M -4:00P.M. -v 6:00P.M.-9:00P.M. staging, lighting and choreography. Wednesday, May 16 Joffrey II Dancers This is the best small classic ballet company in the country! They have dazzled audiences across the country with a freshness and vitality difficult to match. Sound great? Sure! Send your check payable to: Community Concert Association. P. O. Box 2%, Culpeper. Va. 22701. Family membership (any number of children) $30, adult membership $12, student $6, single head of household with children $18 and patron $50. MRS. PATRICIA W. BANKHEAD Secretary Community Concert Gem era! District Court Cases crnest j. btncklin, Baltimore, speeding 67/55, $24 fine, $18 costs. Donald C. Hanson, Columbia, Md., no registration plates, $10 fine, $18 costs. Richard E. Hanson, Columbia, Md., expired inspection, $10 fine, $18 costs. William M. Foxwell, Alexandria, expired operator's license, $15 fine, $18 costs. Eugene Frick, Pennsylvania, reckless driving, speeding 76/55, $55 fine, $18 costs. Frank A. Marceh, Fairfax, speeding 70/56, $30 fine, $18 costs. Timothy F. Clanagan, Washington, Va., speeding 67/55, $24 fine; same, defective equipment, $10 fine, $18 costs. Richard M. Gera, Pennsylvania, speeding 66/55, $22 fine, $18 costs. Charles W. Hounshell, Jr., Timberville, speeding 66/55, $22 fine, $18 costs. Michael D. Lovelace, Falls Church, speeding 68/55, $26 fine, $18 costs. v/iiiicy, ruiicSTville, Md., speeding 70/55, $30 fine, $18 costs. Raymond L. Payne, Alexandria, speeding 67/55, $24 fine, $18 costs. Thelma D. McCoy, Berwyn, Md., reckless driving, speeding 78/55, reduced to 74/55, $38 fine, $18 costs. Robert W. Roddy, Wheaton, Md., speeding 73/55, reduced to 64/55, $18 fine, $18 costs. George A. Brown, Alexandria, speeding 72/55, $34 fine, $18 costs. Charles M. Hoover, The Plains, speeding 71/55, $32 fine, $18 costs. Steve B. Polk, McLean, speeding 63/55, $28 fine, $18 costs. Darnell E. Cook, Front Royal, speeding 71/55, $32 fine, $18 costs. John R. Douglass, Abingdon, Md., speeding 71/55, $32 fine, $18 costs. Mark J. Gemignani, Falls Church, reckless driving, speeaing tw/wj, sa» tine, $18 costs. Albert J. McGhee, Orange, reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, $35 fine, $18 costs. Lyle W. Atkins, Sperryville, drunk in public, $15 fine, $15 costs. James W. Menefee, Warrenton, drunk in public, $15 fine, $15 costs. Charles E. Jenkins, Sperryville, riuii-paymeni OT Tine/COStS, 510 fine, $15 costs. Erik R. Bergaust, McLean, reckless driving, accident, $50 fine, $18 costs. James F. Williarhs, Amissville, reckless driving, accident, $50 fine, $18 costs; same, unauthorized use, dismissed. H—I—I—tThe world’s largest frog is Africa’s Goliath frog which is 12 inches long. Flint Hill Homemakers Club Annual Sale Baked Goods - Crafts Flint Hill Fire Hall Oct. 28-10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Benefit The Club Newly Authorized Dealer For Pontiac & GMC Trucks Keith Fawcett Proudly Announces These Additions To The Fine Line Of Cars And 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles PONTIAC and GMC TRUCKS The Tradition Continues In Warrenton FLETCHER to FA WCETT Firebird TALK A DEAL WITH ONE OF YOUR PONTIAC ORGMC SALESMEN TODAY! 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mUNTH V v-i %J1 \ JL J\ M By NANCY SECRIST VP1 Extension Agent When visiting Elaine Wile today, 1 was greeted at th door with the delicious arom of freshly baked ginge snaps. This is the time c year to enjoy these cookie: And Mulled Cider is a nic accompaniment. For those c us who have not yet turne the heat on, this hot drink i one way to keep warm thes cool evenings. If you want t have cider later this winte and spring, you may tak about 1 glass of cider out of . gallon and freeze the cide right in it’s container. Ginger Snaps (or Molasses Cookies) Elaine Wiley Sperrwille 1 cup sugar 4 T. molasses (light) % cup Crisco 2 cups flour 1 egg 2 tsp. soda I tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cloves '/.’ tsp. salt Roll balls the size o walnuts and place on greasec cookie sheet. Dip bottom o glass in sugar and press dowi on each cookie and bake a 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Mulled Cider (6 servings, about two-thirds cup each) 1 quart apple cider 1 tsp. whole allspice I tsp. whole cloves BULLOCK’S Quality Cleaners Complete Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service Rugs & Drapes 19 E. Jackson Front Royal, Va. 635-3055 2 sticks cinnamon 6 thin lemon slices, if desired. Combine ingredients, except lemon slices, in a saucepan. Simmer covered f for 20 min. Remove spices. Serve hot with lemon slices, if desired. E f 1 Bake Sale s : Rappahannock Women's 3 Club will sponsor a bake sale r and will also sell calendars - and cook books during the 1 weekend at a booth located r across the street from Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, where the dried flower salesroom will be located and house tour information is available. Food Booth Ladies of the Washington Baptist Church will have a booth in the town of Washington during the weekend festivities including the House Tour and Flower Sale where they will sell ham biscuits and homemade apple butter. The booth will be located across the street from Trinity Episcopal Church. School Menus R.C.H.S. and R.C.E.S. Menu for the week of October 23 through October 27th. Monday: Chili, cheese and crackers, coleslaw, peaches, milk. Tuesday: Fishburger on bun, lima beans, applesauce, cookies, milk. Wednesday: Bologna and cheese sandwich, green beans. buttered corn, chocolate tart. milk. Thursday: Beef Stew. Bread. Chilled tomatoes. Pears. Brownies. Milk. Friday: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Vegetable soup, mixed fruit, milk. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leake of Chester Gap have announced the engagement of their daughter Terry LuCynthia to Richard Lee Settle, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Settle of Flint Hill. Mr. Settle is employed by Settle's Garage in Flint Hill. Miss Leake is employed with Aileen. Both are 78 graduates of Rappahannock County High School. No date has been set for the wedding. Law Partnership Local Washington attorney Sharon Genebach Luke has gone into law partnership with her husband, Peter H. Luke. Their new firm, Luke and Genebach, Ltd., will have offices in both Washington and Flint Hill. Girl Scouts To Babysit Cadette Girl Scout Troop 1 502 will provide babysitting 1 services during the Flower 1 Show-House Tour being held * this weekend, October 20-21. The service will be provided ' at the Episcopal Church in 1 Washington, Va., in the downstairs rooms. The cadettes will teach games and provide activities for the children. Services are available Saturday. October 20, from 9:30 to 5 and Sunday, October 21, from 1 to 5. Cost is $1 per child to help Cadettes earn money toward an exchange trip with an outof-state troop. wwvwHvwuuugooooooooooooooOOOOPQQVSVVVSfVVIMMfVODVVVWW BIG FALL SALE at the Silk Mill Sales Room Fall Sale is now in full progress thru November 11,1978. Great Savings on all Fall Merchandise Sweater Knits - 60 wide $2.75 per yard 707 Stonewall Drive Behind the 7-11 Store, Across from Quality Inn Front Royal. Va. Monday thru Friday • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday ■ 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CONGRESSMAN J. KENNETH ROBINSON Will Be At The Courthouse In WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA From Noon Until 2 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 To Meet Rappahannock Citizens Robinson Receives Business Award Rep j Kenneth Robinson (R). 7th Dist Va has earned the Guardian ot Small Business Award presented by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Rep Robmson qualified tor the NFIB Guardian award by voting in favor of small business 92 per cent of the time during the 95th Congress NFIB President Wilson S Johnson in conferring the award on Rep Robinson noted We initiated our rating system to give special recognition to those legislators who support small business and to make sure that small business owners know how their legislators represented them m Congress ' Robinson Cited For Antispending Washington DC —Congressman J Kenneth Robinson (Va -7) has received the Watchdog of the Treasury Award from National Associated Businessmen. Inc (NAB) Congressman RoDmson qualified to receive NAB s gold bulldog symbolizinq the Watchdog Award by voting 100 per cent of the time to reduce wasteful government spending during the 95th Congress In special ceremonies honoring Rep Robinson on Capitol Hill NAB Chairman Arthur Roth » he pfople of ,he s,a,e 01 Virginia are extremely fortunate to be represented in Washington by a legislator whose concern with the inflationary impact of excessive government spending is so clearly reflected in his voting record " NAB has been rating Members of the House and Senate on their votes for fiscal responsibility since 1964. Roth said The "Watchdog of the Treasury" Award is presented each Congressional session to those Members who vote at least two-thirds of the time for economy m government "We are a nonpartisan organization " he continued "We believe the importance of balancing me reoerai budget ano stopping inflation in the United States transcends party a filiation and that eliminating unnecessary federal spending is a crucial step toward achieving If IvOc Uvula Authority I l Parrish. Treasurer Rappahannock Republican Party Amissville Mr. and Mrs. Turner Haynes entertained with a family dinner at their home Sunday. The guests were Mrs. Mary Dawson and Tommy of Linden, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Whitmer of Front Royal, Mrs. Donald Whitmer and Lisa of Luray, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Walch and Nichole of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Pullen, Mrs. Douglas Bywaters. Dougie, David and Cindy all of Flint Hill. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler and Daniel of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pearson and Mrs. Nannie Weaver of Hume, Mrs. Joan' Binstead and David of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Davis Sutphin of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Wharton, Angie and lamie. Mr. and Mrs. George Lawerence, Beverly and Brenda all of Amissville, and Mr. James Whitmer of Culpeper. Mrs. Sarah Latham and Mr. and Mrs. John Peck of Spotsylvania had dinner Sunday at the Sheraton at Fredericksburg. In the afernoon Mrs. Latham joined Lt. and Mrs. David Streagle, Shannon and Marc and other amily members for the 35th jnniversary celebration of the Pecks at their home. Recent dinner guests of Mrs. Sarah Latham were Mr. ind Mrs. Eddie Huff of -lerndon and Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Dudding of Manassas. Recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley were Mr. ind Mrs. Amos Walter of (Varrenton. Miss Phoebe Green spent rom Thursday until Sunday n Williamsburg and atended homecoming at the 7ollege of William and Mary, ihe divided her time between Mrs. Philip Miller and Mrs. Deorge Oliver. Ancient cultures linked pigs with gods. This gave rise to sacrifices of the animals in religious ceremonies and led in lorn to taboos against eating pork. National Geogr. hie says. Mrs. Michael Joseph Michael Marriage Solemnized Miss Victoria Lee Dodson of Front Royal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hencil H. Dodson of Sperryville, recently became the bride of Michael Joseph Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Michael of Winchester. The nuptial mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Winchester with Msgr. Chester P. Michael, uncle of the bridegroom, performing the double ring ceremony. Miss Cathy Baldwin was organist. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of white organza over taffeta featuring Cluny lace and Schiffilli embroidery on the bib effect yoke and long fitted sleeves. Tiny seed pearls enhanced the lace pattern and a wide ruffle of Schiffilli embroidery edged the chapel train. Her fingertip veil of illusion edged in matching lace, was attached to a Camelot headpiece of Cluny DURING A WEEKEND of camping activities at Holschuh’s camp near Cast^eton Brownie Kristie Johnson attempts to tie a square knot in spaghetti. The girls cooked a lunch of spaghetti over their campfire. Smut News Spaghetti was a featured attraction at two Girl Scout activities held at Holschuh's camp year Castleton during the students' three-dav weekend. Saturday was Brownie day with the Brownies learning how to care for the campgrounds, to build a fire and cook a spaghetti lunch over it. Most of this year's Brownies are new to Girl Scouting. so almost everything, from the campgrounds to the tlag ceremony was new to them. After lunch the new Brownies made “sit upons" out of oilcloth and newspaper, while the more experienced Brownies, made “hobo sacks." drawstring bags lor holding small personal items on camping trips. Monday was outdoor skills day for Junior and Cadetie Girl Scouts. Helen Holschuh taught the proper uses of saws, axes and pocket knives. The girls also learned fire building, compass reading, knot tying, and lashing. After a bag lunch and after several rains, the girls were supposed to apply their new skills in a “Wide Game," with teams of girls going from place to place and carrying out directions at each one. At the Fire circle the directions indicated the girls were supposed to put a square knot in a box of spaghetti. Much confusion and hilarity followed until the girls realized they could build up the fire and cook the spaghetti in boiling water to make it limber enough to tie in a knot. For both groups the day ended with a campground clean up and a walk down the hill to meet parents coming to pick them up. CONSIGNMENT SALE At Absolute Auction FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SAT., OCT. 28,1978 At KMX) A.M. Rockingham Co. Fair Grounds Harrisonburg, Va. All sizes of farm tractors and Implements consigned also many industrial pieces from local contractors. We welcome individual contractors and dealers to consign or purchase equipment and related items, from one horse farmers to large family operations, to general contractors. Most everyone has some equipment they no longer use or need. Turn that inventory into extra cash by consigning to this sale. Consignment days are: OCT. 25.26 and 27. 9 A.M.-6 P.M. For Further Information Call DIVERSIFIED SPECIALIST INC. (703) 234-2781 (703) 434-5107 (703) 234-4273 Not responsible in case of accidents Terms of sale: Cash lace and she carried a prayer book covered with sweetheart roses, baby’s breath and streamers with love knots. The honor attendant was Mrs. Karen Robinson of Front Royal and bridesmaids included Mrs. Beverly Conners of Woodville, cousin of the bride, and Miss Gail Partlowe of Bentonville, the bride’s niece. Edward Ramson of Winchester served as best man while ushers were Thomas Michael of Berryville and William Michael Jr. of Winchester, brothers of the bridegroom. Angela Hope Brown was flower girl and ringbearer was Michael Brown, niece and nephew respectively of the bride. A reception followed the wedding in the Pagoda Room of Duff s Restaurant in Winchester. After a trip to Ocean City, Md., the couple wjll reside in Front Royal. Prenuptial parties included a bridal shower given by Mrs. Karen Robinson and Mrs. Frances Brown and a rehearsal dinner in the Garden Room at Duff s Restaurant given by Mr. and Mrs. William B. Michael. Fire Association There will be a meeting of the Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association Friday. October 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Sperryville Fire House. Wakefield School News Wakefield s second home soccer match of the season will take place on Thursday afterhoon, Oct. 19 beginning at 1 p.m. when Wakefield’s Junior Varsity boys’ team will meet Powhatan School’s Junior Varsity team. Washington Diplomats soccer team members will conduct a soccer clinic for Wakefield students at Wakefield on Friday, November 17. The Wayside Theater-onTour presented Virginia Ghosts of the Civil War to Wakefield students on Thursday, October 12. This Wayside production was partially funded by special grants of the Virginia Commission of the Arts and Humanities and the National Endowment of the Arts. Wakefield has announced school trips for the 1978-79 school year: A two-week spring trip to Greece has been arranged for the upper level students. The stu-tour will include visits to Athens. Corinth, Mycenae, Olympia, Sparta, Delphi, Epidavros, Nauplion, Mystras, and Nappactos. The students will also tour Cape Sounion and several of the Greek islands. On their return flight, the group will stop over at Naples, Italy for a visit to nearby Pompeii. Middle school students will take a three day trip to Quebec, Canada where they will attend the Winter Carnival. En route to Quebec, the students will stop over at Montreal where they will spend a day touring this French-speaking city. The group will travel by Amtrack. Students in grades 2 and 3 will take a three day trip to Richmond, Jamestown and Williamsburg in May. /una/ (Jribut/ CLORE FUNERAL HOME The Home of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS VOTERS OF RAPPAHANNOCK As we go lo vote this November, Christian friends, the issue of liquor by the drink in Rappahannock, let us continue to fight the works of Satan and vote against it. God's Word has a lot to say against this ungodly drink. The Lord Jesus is against it. that's why I am against it, and every bom again person saved by the grace of God should be against it. God's word says, "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." (Prov. 20:1) "Woe unto him that iriveth his neighbor drink, that pultest thy bottle to him. and makes! him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness." ( Hah. 2:151 I Cor. 6:10 says, "No drunkard shall inherit the Kingdom of God." Dear friends, we can give you many other verses of scripture from God's word that He is against strong drink. 1 know some people will say we need the tax money. Every dollar that comes in from the strong drink for taxes, there is much more going out in expenses because of it. Just go by and visit hospitals, nursing homes, jails and broken homes and you ran sec what alcohol will do to the human body. Worst of all. a drunkard that dies rejecting the Lord Jesus will go to hell and await for the great white throne judgment and be sentenced lo the lake of fire forever. (Rev. 20:11. IS I Thanks to God there is hope on this side of eternity, if a person will repent of this sin and trust the Lord Jesus lor salvation. Rom 10: IS says. "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Cord shall be saved." Bear friend, if you are not saved, would you receive Jesus as your personal Savior before it is too late? May God bless you. John K. 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Group Meets The Rappahannock Citizens for Better Education will hold its regular meeting on Monday, October 23, in the Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall at 7:30 p.m. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Auxiliary Bake Sale The Ladies Auxiliary of Washington will have their annual fail Bake Sale this Saturday, October 21, from 10 to 5. The people of Hampton District are asked to donate a cake or other baked goods. The sale table will be set up at the Trinity Church lot. Pickup can be arranged by calling 675-3608. Guest Preacher The Rev. John Farrar of the Culpeper Baptist Church will be the guest preacher at the Washington Baptist Church’s 11 a.m. worship service on October 22. In turn, the Rev. David Moore from Washington Baptist will preach at the Culpeper church that Sunday as part of the Shiloh Association's Pulpit Exchange program. SS \**C' obp°p VAO^\^UooX' ao.P'" 2"dSa'' .-r^G^0^ *<nues ( ^ ^Yve^*00’ l\h AP p» I 1 Mile East of Marshall Rt 55 D innifi inTiiTADT/ _ —R«pp«h*nnock New* Photo/D. Hutchinson RAPPAHANNOCK SUPERINTENDENT William Bloomer, elementary principal Graham Spencer and bchool Board member Paul Nichols pause before checking out the interior of the recently installed mobile unit that will serve as the new primary Title I reading lab. Assistant Superintendent Rob McDaniel told the School Board at Tuesday s meeting that he expected the lab to be operating within the month. Seniors Visit Kings Dominion Thirty-two senior citizens trom the Area Agency on Aging's nutrition program in Rappahannock County visited Kings Dominion two weeks ago. thanks to the success of the group's recent fund raising project. Nutrition site co-ordinator Have Crescenti reports the group had a good day, despite the rainy weather that plagued the outing. She noted that the trip would not have been possible without the help of volunteers who drove the vans to Kings Dominion. In connection with fund raising for the excursion, prizes were given away on September 2b. The first prize quilt went to Hazel Deal of Sperrvville. James Freeman, Jr., of Washington was aw arded second prize of $10 and Gladys Payne of Washington received the $5 third prize. Mrs. Mabel Hitt of Amissville and Mrs. JUST A FEW 78's LEFT Great Savings On These New Oldsmobiles and Chevrolets CHECK OUR INVENTORY BEFORE YOU BUY PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St.. Phone 825-2161, Culpeper, Va. MOUNTAIN LUMBER COMPANY Dealers in Rare and Special Woods P.O. Box 7 Free Union, Virginia 22940 Telephone (804) 295-1922 Old heart-pine, wide plank flooring Butternut and Chestnut paneling Old log cabins • beams Our selection of wood may De seen m our warehouse m Charlottesville Va F-A-L-L FEEDER CATTLE SALES MUNSON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. Madison Mills, Va. THURSDAY 7:00 pjn. OCT 26th NOV 9th HEIFERS and STEERS (Some Cow* and Calves) Cattle Will Be Weighed the Day of Sale 7:00 a-m. to 5:00 p.m. For FurtW Infonsttiaa Contact: MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC MADISON MUS. VA. TIL 472-2111 D.W. Tucker Orange, Va. Dial C72-1119 or C72-2S11 A. C Hoffman Wolftown, Va. Dial MS-4019 Mozelle Carver of Washington each received potted plants. On September 15, Doug Nichols’s Scout troop from Flint Hill helped the senior citizens during a special fishing trip to Dr. Werner Krebser’s lake near Huntly. The Boy Scouts baited hooks and gave boat rides to senior citizen fishing enthusiasts. Woman’s Club The Rappahannock Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 24, at 8 p.m. in Nancy Secrist's home near Huntly. Bankstons Have Daughter Mr. and Mrs. James Bankston of Woodville are the parents of a daughter, Julie Anne, born October 11. 1978. in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. J, VYr, Orefenstett^pf Rest,on and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bankston of Woodbridge. The News From Boston By MRS. MARIE ATKINS Rappahannock New* Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Long of Columbus, Ohio, were Wednesday overnight and Thursday guests at Institute of American Strategy, while attending the Retired Sheriffs Associational meeting. George Johnston returned home Friday, following several days stay in Charlottesville Hospital. Mrs. Harry Morrison of Winchester accompanied her mother. Mrs. Cary Thornhill, to Charlottesville for the day Saturday. Wednesday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thornhill were Mrs. Jesse Hawkins, Mrs. George Butler and Mrs. Dorothy McKinzie and son. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Meredith of Reva Park were luncheon guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham and family. Their Tuesday guests were Bruce Pullen and Clyde Fincham of Rixeyville. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Frazier attended services at Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church Sunday and witnessed the baptism of their son. Ray. Flint Hill Area News Weekend guests of James Menefee were Mrs. Floyd Menefee of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Udel C. Layton and family of Charlottesville. Other visitors during the weekend were Sallie Lillard of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Menefee and Joyce ol Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Menefee and family and Miss Carmen Gill, also of Washington. Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Corbin. Sunday guests were Mrs. Irving Corbin and sons Brad and Jeff. Mrs. B. J. Wood has as houseguests last week Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dunn of Newport News and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Smith of North Garden. Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were Mrs. Joan Patton and children. Mindy. Joy. and Helen. Friday guests included Mrs. lx)is Sours and Mrs. Hilma Walker of Warrenton. Sunday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff was their grandson, Jason Keith Darr. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kinsey of Front Royal picked him up Monday enroute to Washington, D.C. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch had as Sunday visitors Mrs. Elizabeth Clatterbuck, Debbie Wimmer, Mrs. Linda Corder and Lisa, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Pullen and children. Mrs. Holly Holbick of Burke spent the weekend. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Granville Eastham were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harty and Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Sinnott of Fairfax. Mrs. Ada Grimsley had as Sunday dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grimsley and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Grimsley of Huntly with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grimsley of Castleton. Mr. and Mrs. David James and son Gary were afternoon callers also. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Judd Burke for the weekend were their daughter Mrs. Steve Blight and grandchildren Sherry and Stephen of Hopewell. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rodgers are in Texas on vacation this month. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins were Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Noakes and Amy of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Tharpe, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Clatterbuck and Greg, Mrs. E. M. Beverage, Tammy and Kim and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Marrow, all of Front Royal. EAT BEEFALO With GOVERNOR JOHN DALTON CONGRESSMAN J. KENNETH ROBINSON THE HONORABLE JOHN WARNER and bring a friend to the Culpeper Agriculture Enterprises SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 5:00-8:00 P.M. Rt. 29, South Tickets only 92.50 each Call: Ian Pryde 987-8238 or Tiny Carney 987-8238 Authorized by Isaac Parrish, Treasurer, Rappahannock County , Republican Committee. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines, Tommy and Stewart spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Conrad in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Keys and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and sons in Woodville. Mrs. George Butler. Mrs. Lucy Thornhill and Mrs. Cary Thornhill visited Mrs. Reggie Burke and Mrs. O'Donnell at Mt. View Nursing Home, Aroda Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carter White have returned home after two weeks holiday in which they attended a football game in Williamsburg, then visited in North Carolina and enroute home by way of Williamsburg attended the last football game. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele and Michael vere Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper. Frank Duncan was a Sunday afternoon guests ol his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duncan of Reva. News From The Washington Area Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaefer, Mrs. Louise Varner of Sperryville and Mrs. John Updike were in Culpeper Sunday for a birthday dinner for Suzanne Updike, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Updike. Weekend guests of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther and children of Sperryville and Mrs. Sadie Foster of Washington. Mrs. Mozelle Carver is visiting her daughter in California. Mrs. Ruth Eastham, Richie and Edie, with Mrs. Alice Frazier, Mrs. Sarah Brown and Mrs. Ruth Clark were in Front Royal Friday to attend the Fall Festival of Leaves. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier visited her sister Mrs. Ethel Brandy of Staunton Sunday at the home of Mrs. Molly Pullen. Friday evening guests of Mrs. Sarah Brown were Mrs. Melody Settle and Jason of Amissville. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loring ! Anderson were Loring ' Anderson Jr. and son Ernie of Culpeper and John M. Anderson of Alexandria. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones were Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Turner of Warrenton along with John Turner and Will. Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Bridges have just returned from Florida where they visited her mother who is recovering from a fall. Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Alice Wood were Mrs. Bruce Bowie and Mrs. Dorothy Lindstrom, both of Culpeper. Friday overnight guest of Mrs. W. M. Fletcher was Mrs. Walter Frutell of Falls Church. Mrs. Mary Wood of Sperryville and Mrs. H. T. Updike were in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the weekend to visit Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Newland. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herndon Hudson were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smoot of Goldsboro, N.C. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. William Smoot of Sperryville. Guests Tuesday of Mrs. Janie Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke of Culpeper. Trenton Burke was also a Friday luncheon guest of his mother. Mrs. Pat Burke of Front Royal visited her Sunday and Mrs. Hilda Burke was a luncheon guest that day. Visiting Mrs. Burke Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Richie of Culpeper. Mrs. R. A. Baines was in Staunton Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wenner. Mrs. Baines’ mother, Mrs. Allie Baker of Suffolk, was an overnight guest Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Baines and sons. Mrs. Edna Carney has returned to her home in Newport News after spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Manson. Mrs. Carney, Mrs. Manson and Amelia were in Roanoke from Sunday to Wednesday of last week attending a nursing convention. The Manson spent Sunday in Perry, W. Va., visiting his father, R. A. Manson. Mrs. Rayner Snead has just returned from a visited with her aunt, Miss Carolyn Doran, in Kansas City. Mrs. Charles E. Burke spent from Thursday to Monday with her sister, Mrs. Arthur Vaughan in Fredericksburg. Thursday guests of Stant Weaver were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan and her father, J. W. Hawkins, all of Boston. Baby Girl Rachel Monahan of Boston announces the birth of a new baby sister, Cora Beth, to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Monahan. Cora Beth was born on Thursday. October 5, at Georgetown Hospital in Washington. DC. PROCTOR-BIGGS FEED MILL 500 E. JMain St. Front Royal, Va. Quality for Less SALE Flour Midds 6.25/100 lb. Mired Hog Feed 6.25/100 Purina Horse Feed 3.95/50 Ground Cob Corn 5.25/100 Certified Kentucky-31 Fescue Grass Seed 50c/lb. Wild Bird Seed 7.50/50 Sunflower Seed 13.90/50 KEEP BURGLARS With new radio-controlled burglar alarm. Needs no 'j expensive wiring. Fire protection & automatic telephone dialers also available. See Our Display Model On Sale This Week at “THE PAINT SHOP” 51 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton (1)347-4484 _ Please call or write: SENTINEL ALARM bYbltMb, INL. 3. o. Box 3 Castleton, Va. 22716 (703)937-4976 Open Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Authorized Dealer For SMC Protect-er Systems Masterguard Corp . Dallas. Tex est 'd 1945 HORSES FOR SALE j TB/QH MARE ■ 9 years 15 3 han ds Experienced open jumper Jumps five feet Black wit* white socks and star $1500 301 776 3348 (17)_ THOROUGHBRED weanlings, yearlings, 2 year old and 3 year olds by Random f>Hot. Rigorous and Roman Lighting. Also brood mares. 439 8415 Registered Arabian mare, 4 yrs. grey, a foal in May, gentle, no vices, 1703) 788 4707 •0 '1 '« GENTLE RIDING HORSES tor sale large selection ol Hunter prospec is good Western horses and children's horses Also good used English and Western tack Boar ding, breaking and training professional care Orchard Hill Stable 703 554 8255 (1 7) THROUGHBRED GELDING 16 3 H high with plenty ot bone and sub stance Hunted orange and Mid dleburg Legged up and schooled for hunting season 703-687 6915 (17) GREENBRIER STABLES Large selection ot quality horses and ponies Field hunters/ show hunters/ pleasure/ event Contact: Trip Hoffman 703-777-679® Or 703-327-4454 owning* u W-M HORSES FOR SALE Chestnut. 3 yr old, 15.2 hands saddle broke. good hunter prospect, $750, (703) 364 2054 TACK A EQUIPMENT ] Pair ladies English hunting boots, size 8, English homing seat saddle and bridle Pair cusiom made canary riding pants, never worn. (7031347 2670 VANS & TRAILERS DOUBLE D TRAILER, 7.2 Thoroughbred size $800. Days 347 9866, after 6 p.m. 937-5153. MISC. WANTED WANTED TO BUY Horses, ponies, colts, saddles, wagons, etc. 703 554-8255 BARN CONSTRUCTION Hackney Bros, builders Complete Horse Facilities Pole Barns • Machinery Sheds Custom Homes • Additions Remodeling GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (703)687-5292 After 6 P.M. "You Should See Whet We Saw" EMPLOYMENT GROOM-MIDDLEBURG Va Duties include stable maintenance exercising and tack Additional summer duties include ground maintenance and horses Excellent salary insurance and pension benefits Can |800>638-1980 18 30 5 OOi or 687 6163 ,8 0010 00' i 10-12 - 4t 17) -- wise - c HORSESHOWS. EVENTS. RACES HORSE SHOW • Virginians for Hor se Racing Benefit Show Marsh Thoroughbred Farm Gainesville Va Sunday October 22 9am Seven Championship Divisions Call 703-594-2931 or 703-754 7126 (17) FARRIERS HORSESHOEING BILL DAVIS 703-347-4009 BARN CONSTRUCTION HOMES STABLES BARNS ADDITIONS FENCING 347-1648 I^iilliams Co., Inc. specialising in the construction ot Complete Custom Horse Facilities BARNS - STABLES - INDOOR ARENAS Remodeling - Custom Homes "Horse berns built by Horsemen" We Service our Product Rl 1 Box 40 Broad Run Va 22014 703-347-3173 Instruction N RIDING LESSONS Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3012 777-327* 0000000000004 PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION For showing, dressage and eventing. Indoor facilities for the winter Contact Groonbrior Stablos Trf* Heflaae 703-7774700 or 703-327-4454 e«Mia|S .OOOOOOOOQOOOt Interstate Horse and Pony Sale SA TURD A y OCTOBER 28,1978 6:30 p.m. Fauquier Livestock Exchange Route 55 Marshall, Virginia Top quality horses and ponies for show, hunt and pleasure, English and Western, green and made, including Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Paints, Arabians, and Welsh ponies. USED TACK SHOP 3 till 6 P.M. All types of riding apparel and tack Consignments welcome, bring items on Saturday morning. For Information or catalog call 703-364-2814 or 703-364-1566.

Fuel Adjustment Clause Disappears; Consumer Still Pays (Continued from Page 4) The Commission then determines the company’s “rate base”—the value fo all assets that will be used in considering how much profit the utility should be allowed to make. In evaluating assets, said Henderson, the SCC considers the amount spent to acquire the asset. For instance, if the company purchased a lot 50 years ago. only the actual dollars spent for the land—not its value today—will be included. The Commission disregards all assets that are not necessary for the utility to provide service, according to Henderson. As an example, he said that the SCC doesn't use surplus land, customer deposit fees or money from prepaid bills in arriving at a rate base. On the other hand, he noted that utilities try to keep their base as high as possible since the company's allowable profit will be determined by a percentage of that rate base. As a final step in approving a rate base, the SCC allows for the depreciation on the value of all equipment other physical assets, according to Henderson. After the rate base is set, the Commissioners must then calculate a utility’s operating expenses, all of which, plus authorized profit, must be paid by customer charges. Henderson reported that as a national average. 80 per cent of operating costs can be attributed to cost of fuel required to generate electricity. He said that utility records are audited every time the company makes a rate increase, as well as annually. If a utility can't prove that an operating expense is in the public interest, the cost of the item must be covered by the profit margin allowed the company, according to Henderson. Advertising Expenses Rates are set up so that a utility gets a dollar back from its customers for every dollar spent in generating and supplying electricity, said Henderson. He acknowledged that rates also cover the costs of advertising and charitable contributions but maintained that these items amounted to "only a few pennies per year to the average customer." SCC restrictions on advertising also require that it be educational addressed to conservation while the utility is allowed to spend only the amount that it can legally deduct from federal income tax. Henderson emphasized that the SCC merely determines if money should be spent for advertising and thus replowed into the state economy or whether the money should go to the federal government in taxes. He described the issue of utility advertising as a ‘‘whipping boy” used by politicians who, by opposing this company expense, pick up voter support. The final phase in rate setting procedure is “how to best slice up the pie” in determing what each type of customer — residential, commercial and industrial—will pay, said Henderson. He noted that rates used to be designed to encourage use while today, conservation was important. Henderson added that when electricity is used is also now a factor with the SCC striving to encourage Consumption if off-peak periods rather than during hours of high demand. “We must move away from the traditional rate structure" with its decrease in price per kilowatt hour as more electricity is used, said Henderson. While the Commission is “dedicated to making changes,” it is also aware that “meaningful change must be approached slowly...so we don’t ad* minister a cure more deadly than the disease,” he concluded. Non-Peak Rate* In answer to a question from the audience, Henderson said that the SCC,was conducting a 12 months experiment with Vepco in which the hours between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. were designated as peak time. Rates for electricity used during the peak 12 hours are higher than rates charged in the low demand period. Consumers involed in the experiment receive two bills each month: one showing the actual amount due and the second showing a lesser amount that would be owed if the consuemr had taken advantage of off-peak rates. If the project—the largest electrical consumption experiment ever tried in the U.S.—is successful in getting people to change usage patterns, then the SCC will move towards instituting peak load rates state-wide, according to Henderson. Corporate Salaries In assessing operating expenses, the SCC compares salaries paid utility officers with executive salaries of other companies of the same size, according to Henderson. If utility salaries are too high, he said, all or part can be disallowed as an operating expense. He recalled that several years ago the SCC made “drastic cuts" in the salaries and fringe benefits awarded to Continental iRappabamuickNmis Classified Ads r . - M4SC. FOR SALE S. .mm* "Ten YEAR OLD dark chestnut gelding, 15.3, hunter, sound, good jumper $1200. 347 2815 or 825 5645. _10o19c 1962 VW bug, 1964 Ford Station wagon, 1950 Chevy Vj. ton flatbed pickup. 987 8958. _13 + pd AVON —EARN merry money tor the holidays, sell Avon. Good earnings, flexible hours. For details call 825-4827 or 9375439 13026 FOR SALE: Fresh Apple Cider wholesale from my cooler One gallon plastic iugs, $1 25 each in lots of 10 gallons or more. Also, half gallon jugs at 80c each. Sperryville Emporium. 13026 FOR SALE: 1975 Honda 750 Excellent shape Lots of extras 675 3389. _13 + FOR SALE: Wood Cook Stove Meal Master, White, Excellent shape Call 675 3389 13 + FOR' SALE: Volkswagen station wagon, 71 model, A 1 condition, also 2 dr. Pinto Merrill Motor Co., Washington, Va. T+ MULCH HAY $1 per bale. For garden, lawn, and other uses. 937 5454 or 937 5656 8o26c For Sale: Cast iron Ben Franklin stove like new condition $200.00. 987 8974. __13 + 1972 Plymouth Fury III. Oneowner car, good condition. Dependable transportation. $600 Call Helen Snead, 9878709 13ol9 FALL SALE—30 per cent off all fabrics and knitting yarns, 50 per cent off all notions at REGINA MILL OUTLET, Front Royal, from October 12 through October 21 Sew Much More for $o Much Less Located behind Crims Trailer Sales on Commerce Ave. _13olj9 BIG BASEMENT SALE Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22 beginning at 9am Lots of blankets, several afghans, bedspreads and draperies, linens of all kmds, lots of dishes, clothing (some Aileen), some fur niture Route 659, F lint Hill. Sallie Lillard 13 + Automotive Mechanical EQUIPMENT SALE >,it' T-re Changer No 70S tss ' i'1'idmg b Polisher auto b truck >225 00 >00 P-n’.iNe C'dnkshatt Grinder >775 00 1 Hear Baiancer No 330 >125 00 ' <>***■ * W Generator b motor less I Water Pump b motor ' 4 T Central Air Conditionei >275 00 M6 00 >360 00 M P less than >0 hrs Air H P A if Compressor >96 00 >250 00 >86 00 >170 00 Martinette Motor Anali/er >660.00 ' A it Grease Gun b Container >150 00 J Bumper Hydraulic Jacks >100 00 >200 00 ' Black b Decker Valve Shop,Value Scat Extractor Guides Stone Trver b >460 00 >160 00 >*00 >125 00 1 Brake lathe drum rype 1 Brake rivet press b grinder 1 Cali uim Electric Pump 1 Auto Central Air Condition Repair Unit >360 00 R0SS0N-TR0IL0 8RAN0T STATION. VA. - • . 1 MISC. FOR SALE -. -. . Am issvTl le F lea Market —Saturday, October 21, 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Rent a space for $5. For information, call 937 5769 or 347 2209. __13-i FOR SALE: Upright piano. $80. 987 8121 or 675 3400. 13019 VW PARTS, body and mechanical, from '68-'70. 347 4997 after 6 p.m. 3tfpdc r—ir.—...— MfSC. WANTED ^. . Need used piano in good condition. 364-1575 between 9 a m. and 12 noon. 14 + r . LOSTANDFOUND "-■ ■ ■ ^ CHESTNUT GELDING with white blaze. Found near Castlefon. Call 987 8826. 17 + LOST: Labrador Retriever, 9 months old male, no collar. Last seen in Woodville. $50 reward Call 987 8272 after 4 p.m. 17 + MOMEAND ' BUSINESS SERVICES L- .J LOCAL PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS: Fast, reliable custom work. For estimate, call 675-3675 after 5. __5o26pd WILLIAM E SISK: Electrical Contractor New homes, --‘ditions. wiring of all kinds. no jobs too small Call 987 8772. Sperryville, Va 5f*k PAINTING CONTRACTOR Quality workmanship and materials. interior exterior, local references, reasonable prices. Free estimates Patrick Crowley 987 8726. ____Mf GORES ELECTRICAL SERVICE Call me tor wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs P O Box 88, Sperryville, Va., 987 8748 tt k HURMON WHORTON Flint till - Plumbing, Heatiog, Elec tncal work 24 hour emergency service 675 3607 sun EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation 987 8928 _If ROOF ING- Gutters and down spoutings, T inning and roof inq of all kinds, Aluminum gutter arid downspout, Roof repair Call Bill Starks, 675 3630, Washington, Va WATTS BARBERSHOP, Armssville, will now be open on Mondays Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 9 a m 7 p.m Closed Tuesdays 21o19pd Coll 675*3349 To Ploco Your Ad We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825-3383 Culpeper ■Joe Williams'11 General Contractor Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. “Quality” Second To None 703-635-5903 him ...... INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL CHILD CARE AND PRE SCHOOL for children ages 2 5. Professional staff, child oriented en vironment. Full and parttime programs. Sursum Corda, Inc., 675 3237. __ 18nl6 WHY LEAVE THE STATE? Learn to drive a Tractor Trailer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have over 8 years experience training Professional Drivers and our Private Training School offers a PART time or a 3 week FULL time Resident Training Program We have placed our Graduates with some of the largest trucking companies in the country. Call right now for full information REVCO TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING, INC. Harrisonburg, Va. (703) 434-5326 ' ' HELP WANTED - GROUND FLOOR SPACE, 4000 sq ft. in historic down town Warrenton. We will remodel all or part for your requirements as office space, restaurant, mini mall, or any sound commercial use. We will assist in obtaining your financing all making your business dream a realty Commonwealth Realty and Mortgage Corp., 32 E Main St., Berryville, Va 22611, 703 955 3344, Mr Curran, 703 837 1027 __20ol9c /"*.. N PERSONAL in memory of my husband and our father, Clement B Clatterbuck, who passed away two years ago October 8, 1976 Vouve been great to have around You filled our days with sunshine l knew the day we met you We'd have to say goodbye sometime To say goodbye seems so final Instead of goodbye say, "I'll miss you/' Our heart broke the day you left, But we're trying to get over you This is not the only time We'll have to say goodbye Wherever life seems to take you We wish you love and peace And may God (wherever he is) Give you everything you please So please don't say goodbye Say "I'll miss you " And we'll say, "we shall miss you " And we ll be lonely too Sadly missed by. Loving wife and children ^ P'1 FISH—A Christian service organization Need help’ Call 675 3523, 987 8291 or 937 4721 tf LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAr PAHANNOCK COUNTY HILDA HELENA STEINDL BURKE Plaintiff vs. EARL WATSON BURKE P O. Box 7104 Tamuning, Guam 96911 Defendant ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this surf is tb obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the Defendant on the ground of willful desertion or aban donment, to have adjudicated the right to the custody of the child born of the marriage of the parties; and to obtain an award of money for the maintenance and support of the Plaintiff and said child. it appearing from an af fidavit that the Defendant, Earl Watson Burke, is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, if is ordered that f LEGAL NOTICES the Defendant appear before this Court on or before November 29, 1978, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. ENTER: s Diane Bruce, Clerk DATE: October 10, 1978 I ask for this: s Douglas K. Baumgardner, Esquire Lea, Davies, Crigler 8. Barrel! Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 235 Washington, Virginia 22747 Counsel for Complainant 22 n 1 NOTICE VIRGINIA: IN THE CIR CUIT COURT OF RAPPA HANNOCK COUNTY IN RE: PETITION FOR REFERENDUM ON SALE OF MIXED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN RAP PAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER This day came the Petitioners to be heard upon their Petition, filed pursuant to Section 4 98.12 of the Code of Virginia of 1950 as amend ed, asking that a referendum be held on the question, "May mixed alcoholic beverages be sold in the County of Rap pahannock, Virginia, by restaurants licensed under Chapter 1.1 of Title 4 of the Code of Virginia?" It appearing to the Court, from affidavit duly filed, that the Petitioners have proceeded in the mode prescribed by law herein, that such Petitioners are qualified voters of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, who exceed in number fifteen percentum (15 per cent) of the number of votes cast by qualified voters of such County and counted for presidential electors in the last preceding presidential election in said County, and that such referendum should be held, THE COURT DOTH AD JUDGE, AND ORDER that a referendum be held on the question "May mixed alcoholic beverages be sold in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, by restaurants licensed under Chapter 1.1 (Section 4 98 12 et seq ) of Title 4 of the Code of Virginia?" and the regular election officials of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, shall open the polls and take the sense of the qualified voters on such questions at the election to be held on November 7, 1978, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia, shall publish notice of such election in the Rap pahannock News, a newspaper of general cir culation in the County of Rappahannock, once a week for three consecutive weeks prior to such election The regular election officers of the County of Rap pahannock, Virginia, shall open fhe polls at the regular polling places in said County where votes shall be cast at such election, on November 7, 1978, and during the same hours, as the polling for fhe qualified votes of the County of Rappahannock in the election The election shah be by ballot which shall be prepared by the electoral board of the County of Rap pahannock and shall be in such form and subject to such qualifications as are set forth in Section 4 98 12 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, and shall state: "MAY MIXED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE SOLD IN THE COUNTY OF RAP PAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA, BY RESTAURANTS LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 1.1 OF TITLE 4 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA?". YES NO Such ballots shall be counted, returns made and canvassed as in other elections, and results certified by the Commissioners of Election to this Court. And it is further ORDERED that the Sheriff of the County of Rappahannock serve certified copies of this Order upon the Chairman or Acting Chairman and Secretary of the Electoral Board of the County of Rappahannock, and that he make return to the Court that he has executed such service. DATE Septembers, 1978 Rayner V Snead, Judge LEGAL NOTICES Requested: Reinhart Lynch, Prop. The Inn at Little Washington Washington, Virginia 22747 _ 22026 NOTICE Pursuant to Title 15.1, Chapter 29, Section 15.1 1273 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on an ordinance creating a Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority under the Virginia Public Recreational Facilities Authority Act, on Thursday, November 2, 1978 at 10:00 a.m. The Articles of Incorporation of the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority are as follows: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY The Rappahannock County Recreation Association, hereby associates to form the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority, and pursuant to the provisions of Title 15.1, Chapter 29, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, sets forth the following: 1. The name of this authority shall be the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority and its principal office shall be located at P. O. Box 235, Washington, Virginia 22747 2. This authority is organized pursuant to the provisions of Title 15.1, Chapter 29, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. ?. The County of Rap paoar.nock is the only par tic uating subdivision in this autrority. 4 The names and addresses of the organizing members of this authority are as follows: 1. Douglas K. Baumgardner, President, P. O. Box 235, Washington, Virginia 22747. 2 Jean Lillard, Secretary Treasurer Flint Hill, Virginia 22627. This authority is created for the purposes of administering, maintaining and exercising the right of ownership over the Rappahannock County Recreation Center, which recreation center consists of a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Hamp ton Magisterial District of Rappahannock County, Virginia, and is more par ticularly described by deed dated July 15, 1974 and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rap pahannock County in Deed Book ill, at Page S6S. WITNESS our hands and seals this 5th day of October, 1978. Douglas K Baumgardner, President Jean Lillard, Secretary Treasurer Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County by Diane Bruce, Clerk. 22ALL BREEDS: will go anywhere. James C "Doc" Johnson. 825-5148. _ tfk *mm' ' ."" RENTALS-OFFICES ^. OFFICE SPACE available in "Clopton House". Carpeting and private bath. $75-month. 675 3400. _ 24tfk WANTED TO RENT .T... WANTED TO RENT—Small house, part of house or apartment near Flint Hill. 9878879. 27 + Wanted To Rent: House or room in country for lady and son, plumbing preferred. Call Dalis at 675 3216. 27 + pd REALESTATE FOR SALE FORTY SIX ACRES Off Rt. 631, mostly wooded with nice trout stream, terrific hunting land. Good building site with access road. Surveyed. Will consider low down payment. Only $49,000. Call Strahle (301) 384 7250. _ 29nl6 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY—50 wooded acres, beautiful views, remains of log cabin, 1 hour, 10 minutes to Beltway, very low down payment with interest with only 5 years. Let tax savings and inflation work for you. $45,000. Newbill Miller, Realtor. 703 675 3691. 29+ RAPPAHANNOCK COUN TY—70 acres, stream, beautiful views, potential for grazing farm (horses or cattle) 1 hour, 10 minutes to Beltway. Low down payment, interest only 5 years. Let tax savings and inflation work for you. $73,500. Newbill Miller, Realtor. 703 675 3691. 29 + FOR SALE: 31 acres wooded land adjoining park with orchard, cabin and timber. Call 987-8453 anytime. _29ol9pd BLUE RIDGE Mountainside house, 47 acres, lovelv vista, woods, meadows, stream, 3 bedrooms, sundeck, 1V4 hours from DC., $110,000. Cail collect evenings (412) 361-3967. 29 n9 NESTLED IN THE PINES with lake view and use1 New 2 bedroom home, rustic siding, fireplaceheater, dining deck • $39,000 LAKEFRONT building lot$4,500. RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER front tracts 250 acres with old hpme,$375,000. 75 acres with , fine log home, $175,000. PANORAMIC MT. VIEWS from this 35 acre gem, nice wooded knoll and meadow, spring, stream. One of a kind! $56,000. OLD HOME to fix up on 9 5 acres $28,000. MT. LAND, 27 acres at$1,050/acr«. RAPPALACHIAN HOMES (703) 9374388 Telemobile! 347-1920 ^IROY WHEEIER REALTY COMPANYll pilVIRGINIA REAL ESTATE I ■ WARRENTON VIRGINIA 1 |ClTY-$mUR>AN AND COUNTRyTrOPERTyI 13 acre wooded tract near Washington with sturdy 20' x 30 building suitable tor various uses, river Irontage. beautifully landscaped and on paved road $44,500. 26 acres of lovely woods near Woodville, views ot mountains A very quiet and private spot. Only $800 acre with good financing, 133 acre farm on hard surfaced road Small restorable house, long river frontage 25 acres of timber, lake site.$1500 per acre with owner financing ROY WHEELER REALTY 19 Culpeper St. Warrenton, Ve. 347-7171 Eves: 635-4873 675-3661 Telephone executives under operating expenses. Henderson noted that companies could pay their executives highr salaries than approved by the SCC but that the difference between what the SCC allowed and the company paid had to be made up out of the utility’s profit margin. When questioned regarding the reliability of electrical meters, Henderson informed the audience that, by SCC order, a customer was entitled to two free meter checks within a 24-month period. Should a customer still be dissatisfied with the meter accuracy after verification by the utility company, the customer may have an electrical contractor check the meter. If the results of the contractor’s examination indicate that the customer is being overcharged, the utility is liable for the contractor’s bill plus civil suit from the customer, according to Henderson. He added that the SCC sends representatives into the field to conduct random meter checks but indicated that, for the most part, malfunctioning meters favor the customer, not the utility. Henderson informed the audience that any complaints regarding utility billing procedures or meter accuracy can be relayed to the SCC by calling the investigation section, toll free, at 1-800552-9760. He encouraged citizen to call regarding anv utility related problem. "If our rate system falls flat on its face, it will be because of the arrogance of the management of the companies involved who do have faith in their customers... Communication is the key.” Henderson concluded. DAPHNE HUTCHINSON PROPERTY AVAILABLE Fo on the Flo; hike if you like, or try a motor bike up to 2000 tt, on this 80 acre wooded mountain tract Timber to sell or build that dream house from your very own trees. Only $900 per acre with financing by a proper guv gal or both For Flat Foot Floogies: 7 room farm house with lots to build from. A few indoor steps is all you will have to apply and there are 37’/? near level acres in excellent hay or pasture sod Enter with $68,000. apply a bit of love here a bit there and likely you will exit with a neat $120.0.00 Better than a Family Feud. Eh? Call 703-987-8588 W. H. LYNE, REALTOR Joseph Nordone, Associate 987-8691 Roger Atkins, Salesperson 987-8171 □3 PEALTOP |\.W^ RAYT. CANNON CO. REAL ESTATE SINCE 1951 BLACKWATER ACRES—94 8 acres, lovely b mi country home (recently remodeled) me 3 BR liv un eat in kite . bath, exposed beams in 2 rms porch w 'tan columns, barn & silo, fronts on Blackwatei Ci*h-k located on end of state rd in the foothills of me Shenandoah Nat I Park last of Sperryville $165,000. w/large assumable loan w/0% int. Brochure available LANTERN LANE FARM — Horses or cattle swarm ;n,; pool and gazebo with flagstone deck Old count'v ■ f/in homeiapprox I45yrs old) tastefully redone m 196b wtr new addition in 1970 Has 3 bdrms large ming form: large rec room, study room kitchen large stomp, room, screened porch 3 baths 3 fireplaces \ m.n» closets Lovely yard with many qiant boxwoods tus Shrubbery Out bldgs include horse or cattle bam wifn stalls, outside riding ring with board fence 3 r.tr garage Located in quiet secluded area with in beaut.m; acres near Viewtown You must see this very attractive place $159,500. More adioming land lor sale Brochure available AMISSVILLE, VA. 9374111 Ray T. Cannon 937-4900 *aul A. Nichols 675 3500 PANORAMA REALTY Sperryviffe Emporium Sperryville, Va. 987-8640 Open Every Day 7.5 acn* in the beautiful F T. Valley just off Rt 231 Sou. ''r''viile. This tract offers a choice of open or w^. d building sites and has long frontage on secondary state road An excellent buy at $15,000. Call today Two story frame home on 8V2 acres at Peoia Mills. In need of restoration this house sets far back off state road, has views of Old Rag Mt and frontage on Hughes River. $28,500. 28.4 acres with variety of open and wooded land. Stream with pond site, views, private road and survey. $1350 per acre with owner financing. OFFICE ■ BUSINESS • RESIDENCE • Flint Hill 26x48 brick building on nice lot fronting on Rt 522. Presently designed for office and showroom with full basement for storage Central air conditioning and electric forced air heat. Can easily be partitioned for 3 bedroom home. $45,000. TWO • 27 acre wooded tracts with private access, stream, and survey. $1050 per acreand owner will finance. [a RIALIOP ASSOCIATES James Leake • 987-8236 John Eubank, Jr. • 987-8146 Beverly Atkins - 675-3883 J.M.O’Bannon- 987-8713 C.K. Barnes-987-8619