Rappahannock News, December 14, 1978

PAID CIKCI&EatiON ^"W-*^** "Sf* -- ' *•’// £{■•, .in > SBHOLDS^^ *]$. < V ^ C 2.I0F7.T ' *'»'■ »•» "T>— «■<"■'*'■ "■ >< " ti The County Family Newspaper Founded 1877 29th YEAR, No. 50 USPS 455580 8 Pages THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14,1978 Washington, Virginia i ViMv' i? i * • ',9a 4 Phone 675-3349 —Rappahannock New* photo/S. Latham TiyE TO BUTCHER when the weather gets crisp and the hogs are fattened and John Marshall Clark of .SfWryville has done just that. Joined by his son and neighbors, he butchered eight hogs for himself, his four children and a neighbor. Working are Mr. Clark, John Clark, Jr., John Baldwin, Ed Starks and Charlie Grigsby. Senior Citizens Meet The Rappahannock Council of Senior Citizens will have a meeting, Tuesday, December 19 at 7j30 p.m.at the Trinity Episcopaf Church, Washington. Reports of the meetings of thA executive committee at the ▼ irginia council of senior citizens and the Virginia Coalition for Aging, * and plans for 1979, including the drive for enactment of the national health insurance act constitute the agenda. Rig Strikes Car At Light Irma Marie Hill, 46, of Amissville escaped serious injury when her car was struck by a tractor trailer at 11 a.m. Dec. 6 at the junction of Rt. 17 and Rt. 55 in Marshall. State Trooper C. N. Modine said that Ms. Hill had stopped at the traffic signal, waiting to proceed north on Rt. 17. When the light in her lane changed to green, she drove into the intersection and was struck by an eastbound 1976 White tractor-trailer driven by Frank Anderson, 46, of Warrenton. Ms. Hill suffered minor cuts and bruises. Another Hearing On Goode Subdivision? The Rappahannock Supervisors received a .request at last Thursday's Board meeting from developer C. L. Goode for a joint session with the Planning Commission to be held December 20. In letters read by chairman E. P. Luke, Goode and his attorney Claude Compton requested the meeting for a decision on Goode's proposed 14-lot Hint Hill subdivision. However, the Supervisors delayed action, waiting for an opinion from Commonwealth Attorney George Davis on whether the letters constituted an application for a hearing on the development under the county's subdivision ordinance. “My understanding is that the case is in court,” said Luke. “When it’s out of court, then we can have a meeting." (Goode began action seeking approval for his 14 five-acre lot subdivision in September 1976. Following a Planning Commission public hearing and majority recommendation, the Supervisors voted three-totwo for denial of the necessary rezoning on the property from agriculture to residential subdivison in BZA Legal Bill Left Unpaid By DAPHNE H1TCHLNSON K«l»fMihannork V»» Staff 1 riu-r It appears that the attorney for the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) may have to go to court again—this time to get the unpaid balance of $4,423.55 on the bill for his services owed from two cases involving the BZA. Kilpatrick, McCarthy at Rush River Janies J. Kilpatrick and Senator Eugene McCarthy, now both residents of Rappahannock County, will be at The Rush River Company on Saturday, December 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM autographing their new book, “The Political Bestiary”, and to help celebrate The Rush River Company's Christmas Open House. The store is located on Gay Street in the middle of Washington. "The Political Bestiary” is a witty, trenchant satire on the language of government and bureaucracy. In a day when it is difficult to understand the actions of our government, this wonderful book sheds a humorous light on its vocabulary. There are The Last Priority (a vanishing species whose predecessors include the First Priority, The Pressing Priority, and The Prior Priority); Galloping Inflation (which has never been known to walk or run, but which, when galloping in circles, is recognized as Spiraling Inflation); The Greater and Lesser Mandates (a subspecies of which, known as The Impressive Mandate, can generally be found on the White House lawn immediately after. an election); The Viable Alternative; The Mounting Crisis; The Budgetary Shortfall; and many other bureaucratic behemoths. Each beast is accompanied by a description of its traits and habits and brilliantly illustrated by Jeff MacNelly. It has been brought together in his handy little volume, and absolutely indispensable guide for anyone who may ever have to brave the wilds of the Great Governmental Preserve. In addition to autographing “The Political Bestiary" there will be a supply of Mr. Kilpatrick’s “The Foxes Union”, a book about life in Rappahannock County, and Senator McCarthy’s book, "Mr. Racoon and Friends" a sensitive collection of childrens tales that the Senator spun for his children when they were young. i a nice to mane a motion not to pay that,” interjected Supervisor Clarence Baldwin when a bill from attorney Robert Fitzgerald was presented during the reading of accounts at last Thursday’s Board meeting. “It’s not fair to have the taxpayers pay the bill when county officials sue each other,” Baldwin maintained. Fitzgerald represented the Board of Zoning Appeals in two cases—one involving the Rappahannock Ski Corporation and the second involving P. E. Steve DeMent. In both cases, the Board of Supervisors was allowed to intervene by the courts. The Ski Corporation brought suit against the BZA after it denied the Ski Corporation's application for a special use permit to reopen the twice-bankrupt Harris Hollow ski area as a year-round recreation facility centered around a snowless Apline slide. The Supervisors entered the suit as an aggrieved party on the basis that their intentions had been to allow commercial recreational activities on the Harris Hollow site when they granted the property its commercial zoning in 1968. The suit was dropped following adoption of zoning ordinance amendments by the Supervisors in September that allow all the uses requested by the Ski C6rporation as a matter of right in commercial districts and on land over 14 percent slooe. DeMent Case In the second case, the fContiniiMt nni’mif 21 August 1977. When Goode filed suit seeking a reversal of the denial under the sub* division ordinance. Commonwealth Attorney Davis advised a joint executive session of the Supervisors and Planners against defending the county's action. At the same time, Davis maintained and continues to maintain that Goode has not exhausted legislative remedies open to him. Although the Supervisors accepted Davis’ position that the rezoning denial could not be supported legally under Rappahannock's subdivision ordinance, the case has been repeatedly continued and is still before the court). No Subdivision Hearing On Thursday, Davis elaborated on his position that Goode has not followed proper procedure and has failed to exhaust his legislative remedies. According to Davis, the developer submitted a preliminary plat to the Planning Commission but never to the Supervisors. While public hearings were held by both bodies, the hearings were under the (Continued on Page 2) Zoning Amendments Reconsidered \ Public Hearing For Commercial Recreation Proposed , B) DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Ftnppahannork V*w» Staff Writer t At last Thursday’s Board ^meeting, The Rappahannock ^Supervisors referred the •recently adopted zoning (^ordinance amendments back yto the Planning Commission Jwith the request that the IjPlanners come up with Vevisions that will require a "public hearing before approval of commercial "recreational facilities on slopes over 14 per cent. Critics of the ski area Amendments adopted in ./September have charged that .the changes in Rappahannock's zoning ordinance open up the county's steep slopes to commercial exploitation. The amendments allow ‘‘outdoor recreation, including, but not limited to skiing, swimming pools, tennis courts and gravity slides” as a use permitted by right in all areas of the county where slopes are greater than 14 per cent and in all areas zoned general business or commercial. Supervisor chairman E. P. Luke recalled on Thursday that the Board had held a public hearing and followed all the required procedure in amending the zoning ordinance to create a conservation-recreation district. “Comes the question of whether or not we made a prudent judgement” in allowing commercial Orfila Graduates Martin Luis Orfila of Washington, formerly a deputy with the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Department, graduated from the 65th session of the State Police Academy in ceremonies held at Virginia State Police Headquarters in Richmond on December 1. In addition to a minimum of 30 days of field training with an experienced trooper, Orfila completed 20 weeks of basic training which included field and classroom work totalling 1,010 hours, exclusive of study periods, and covered 142 subjects. Orfila reported to his new duty station in Springfield on December 4, joining 845 troopers assigned throughout the state. recreation as a use by right on steep slopes, he said. He asked if the amendments should be revised to provide for a public hearing on development of commercial recreational facilities. “Right now, as the zoning ordinance reads, there's no public hearing required,” he noted. The question of whether or not to hold a public hearing should be referred to the Planning Commission, responded Commonwealth Attorney George Davis. “Your <^nly option is whether or not to refer,” Davis advised the Supervisors. Luke emphasized that it had been the Supervisors’ position in adopting the amendments to allow Ski Corporation president James Moore “the use of his property” after Moore’s special use permit application for skiing, swimming, tennis and an Alpine slide was turned down by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Luke added, however, that he felt the Supervisors would be remiss if they didn’t call for a public hearing on “large commercial recreational ventures in a conservation district.” He proposed that the issue be referred to the Planners “with the view in mind of allowing for a public hearing in some way.” Special Interest Legislation? Davis countered that the Planning Commission, currently in the process of bringing the zoning or dinance up-to-date, should revise the entire zoning and subdivision ordinances rather than adopt amendments piecemeal. ‘‘You create problems when you go into piecemeal zoning for any special interest,” added the Commonwealth Attorney. “1 don’t think we should be satisfied with piecemeal, temporary legislation.” Luke replied that the Planning Commission, of which he is a member, had drug its feet on developing a comprehensive plan for the county and now had to move with urgency in order to meet the July 1980 deadline for adoption. "At the rate we're moving and the money we’re spending, we're not going to get the zoning and sub(Continued on Page 3) Sewage Pollutes Subdivision Water Source B> DAPHNE HITCHINSON Rappahannock Staff V ritrr There’s nothing the local Health Department can do to force improvements to a dangerously polluted water system that serves 20 houses at Rappahannock Lakes subdivision, according to District Health Department Director Dr. R. S. LeGarde. “Legally, I've got no clout," he told the Rappahannock Supervisors at last Thursday’s Board meeting. LeGarde explained that, under state law, the Health Department had enforcement powers to regulate community water systems only if the system served more than 25 people for three or more months out of the year. "That means you can kill 25 people but not 26," interjected Commonwealth Attorney George Davis. LeGarde continued that the property owners of the 20 weekend-vacation homes in Rappahannock Lakes had agreed to “physically separate” their community well from a polluted, supplemental water source. To allow control over small water systems, LeGarde asked for the Board’s support to discuss a water ordinance—"something simple”—with the Planning Comission. He warned the Supervisors that if action wasn't taken to protect wells in the county, the water table could become polluted and contaminate other water sources. “We may just get a sewer into the water table” if wells aren’t controlled, he maintained. Chairman E. P. Luke explained that a well producing only a five-gallon flow originally served the 20 houses in Rappahannock Lakes. When this supply proved inadequate to serve all 20 households at the same time, a spring above the property was wired into the system, according to Luke. This spring, situated just below a septic field, is the source of contamination. The supplemental water source has “little things floating around in it (and) all other kinds of stuff,” Luke continued. He noted that residents of the affected houses were told to boil their wab“ He added that the spring had been disconnected but whenever water supply dropped too low, it was turned |S*ck on. "If something goes wrong, the finger's going to be pointed at us,” he said, supporting LeGarde’s request for a water ordinance. In response, the Board gave unanimous support to LeGarde’s proposal to bring —tUppah—wck Ntm piMto/S. 1 ithw TWO VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION Friday morning in Amissville. Involved were Judy Lynn of Amissville and Annie Clanagan of Washington. The Lynn vehicle, a 70 Chevrolet, at left had damage estimated at $1200 and the Clanagan car, a 71 Pontiac was totaled, according to Trooper H. A. Newlin who said the investigation is continuing. All of the four occupants of the Clanagan car were injured, though not seriously, and'were taken to Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton by Amissville Rescue Squad. the issue before the Planning Commission. Local Ordinances According to District Sanitation Superintendent William Burke, Health Department engineers have a limited control over small community water systems through approval of drainfields. He said that engineers can require a drainfield to be located so that it doesn't present a hazard to water sources. In addition, Burke reported that Virginia's water control law, enforced by the State Water Control Board, forbids the contamination of surface or underground waters with pollutants. However, he noted that the water control law wouldn’t apply to the situation at Rappahannock Lakes because the polluted water source was a reservoir, not a spring. "We don’t know where the spring is actually located,” he said, which makes it impossible to prove that the septic field is contaminating the spring itself. The Health Department’s approach to controlling community water systems has been through encouragement of local ordinances, according to Burke. He said that both Culpeper and Fauquier Counties had adopted local regulations. (Continued on Page 2) Office Closed The Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office will be closed Friday, December 15, to allow for moving records and equipment to the new quarters on the other side of the court house. Christmas Celebrated In Music The Rappahannock Elementary School's Christmas program, “Holiday Harmony in Signs and Symbols,’’ will be presented in the school auditorium at 7:30 on Wednesday, December 20. Under the direction of Mrs. Judy Bomberger, children in grades one, two, three and four will offer a program of songs and dances, featuring traditional Christmas music with special sections on the Nativity and the Jewish celebration Chanukah. Parents, children and all members of the community are invited to attend. „

BZA Still Owes Legal Fees /rut**; (Contmued from Page 1) BZA revoked a special use permit issued in April, 1977, to P.E. Steve DeMent, alleging that DeMent had violated provision of his permit in constructing an additioti to his Spenyville r antique business. DeMent brought suit, challenging the revocation, while adjoining landowners, Lynne and Anne Stucky, filed suit protesting the original issuance of the permit. Again the Super* visors were allowed to join in See The New 1979 Model Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles and Chevrolet Trucks at PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 North Main St., Culpeper, Va. 825-2161 . <\appaliaminrk Xam? 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Gas-Groceries-Gifts Open Every Day 8:30a.m. to 7 p.m. Specials of the week Gwaltney Franks Campbell's Pork & Beans Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix Log Cabin Syrup Plee-zing Tomato Juice $1-09 per lb. 1 lb. can 2 for 59c 45c 1 lb. 75c 12 oz. 59c 46 oz. Limit 2 of any item Prices good thru Wed., December 20 Phone 987-8020 the action as an aggrieved party on the basis that the BZA did not have the authority to issue the permit in the first place. On August 31, Circuit Court Judge Rayner V. Snead ruled that the BZA had authority to both issue and revoke DeMent’s special use permit and then on November 13 ruled that the revocation was neither arbitrary nor capricious. (After an executive session at last Thursday’s Board meeting, chairman E. P. Luke reported that the Supervisors had voted to take no further action in the DeMent case, although Judge Snead’s ruling apparently,', leaves the building erected h^,\ DeMent without a buildiftg.', permit or a special use/, permit required for new’ structures in a flood plain.) Of the total $4,422 legal bill, $744 is from the DeMent case with the Balance —$3,679.55—from the Ski Corporation suit. Thursday’s refusal was the third time that the Supervisors have balked at paying the BZA’s legal fees. At the April Board meeting, BZA chairman Josef Gardiner requested an appropriation of $3,000 to add to the BZA’s balance of $1,897 to cover the cost of legal defense. Gardiner noted that the BZA had turned back approximately $14,000 in unused funds to the county over the past ten years and told the supervisors that Fitzgerald estimated fees for the BZA defense in the Ski Corporation suit would run about $3,000. However, despite Luke's insistence that the Board was ultimately responsible for the cost of the BZA’s counsel and his reminder that the Supervisors had previously committed themselves to paying legal bills for the ( DeMent case, the Board refused to transfer funds to the BZA account. Instead, the Supervisors agreed to limit payment to the $1,800 1 in the BZA account. ' In July, the Supervisors voted again to leave all but $1,800 of the legal bill unpaid and further stipulated that the money in the BZA account be used first to pay costs of the DeMent case with any leftover balance applied to expenses in the Ski ’ Corporation suit. j Last Thursday, after 1 Supervisor Baldwin moved that the attorney’s bill not be paid, Dick Latham asked if the Board hadn’t agreed to pay legal fees up to a certain amount. "$1,600 and we’ve already paid that," replied Supervisor Butch Eastham, seconding the motion. With no further discussion, the vote was unanimous to deny payment. _ ■ Tonight & Sun. 7:30 1 Fri. & Sat. 7:00 & 100 jfl Sat. & Sun. Mat. 2:00 •*** JHUftJ V <■ REVENGE i »IW Closed Dec. 18 thru Sun., Dec. 24th L Goode Subdivision (Continued from Page I)’, zoning ordinance for rezoning—not under the subdivision ordinance for t plat approval. *V Davis advised Hot * Supervisors that they wen required to schedule a public ; hearing under the subdivision ordinance if Goode makjSs application. Hq*. acknowledged that the c^te ■ was in litigation but enlphasized that Virginia ■’ Supreme Court decisions >' held that development) proposals required an ap- > plication and hearing befoje the Supervisors under ’4« ; subdivision ordinance. \ Luke asked Davis to look * at the letters from Compton 1 ■andGoode “and tell us',lf \ -that’s an application (for .‘a '■ •subdivision hearing).’’ V '■ 6avis’ answered that “It ' sounds like an application,^’ adding that the matter didn’t require referral to tl\e , Planners, only a resolution from the Board of Supervisors to advertise and hold a public hearing. "I don’t think you should be rushed,” interjected Supervisor H. B. Wood In reference to Davis' quick answer. “You need more time than today,” he added, suggesting that the Supervisors hear Davis’ interpretation of the letters at the next Board meeting. “That’s been a big problem in the past.” Davis responded. “Things have been rushed through without proper consideration,” he said, agreeing to study the letters further and advise the Supervisors next month on whether the correspondence constituted an application for hearing under the subdivision ardinance. State Senator Nathan Miller, at the Supervisors' I neeting to hear local concerns before the opening of he 1979 session of the jeneral Assembly, was told 1 hat state man- i lates—particularly those i •elating to education—still ' )resented the biggest 1 >roblem to Rappahannock. 3 Miller replied that the Assembly was becoming more aware of the burden that state mandated programs placed on local governments since urban areas were now beginning to feel the bite in their tax bases. He stated that the Assembly must give localities either the money to fund mandated programs or allow localities additional revenue raising powers. “The Genera] Assembly can't continue saying here are the things we think you need to do—now, do them—and not give you any resources to do them with,” said Miller. Luke also told the Senator that rural localities needed some flexibility in completing the mountains of paper work required by the state. Although Ralppahannock has no staff, he noted that the county must fill out the same volume of forms required of large cities like Richmond and Roanoke. In addition, Luke proposed the creation of a “rural division” in state bureaucracies such as the Water Control Board to allow for greater flexibility. Miller responded that rural localities need to keep fighting against expensive state mandates. “Be stubborn and don’t give up. the things you’re pointing out are things I, as a legislator, need to be reminded of...The atmosphere in Richmond is insulated from implementation problems.” In conclusion, Miller told ie Supervisors to write him egarding “any legislation rat you see presenting a roblem. All you have to do s send it to the State Capital ind I’ll get it...I’d like to get is much feed back as I can,” ie added. Budget Surplus Miller was not optimistic hat any funds from a eported $40 million surplus n the state budget would be eturned to localities. Noting hat 1979 was not a budget ear, he said he was doubtful — Rappahannock News photo/S. R^jiiham t RICHARD WEAKLE^tof Sperryville shot this large 1 bobcat last week at Pieajmont Farm where he lives. ® His dog treed the animaf, alerting Weakley to it. He f summoned the Game W^den for tagging. 1 *1 { “Beyond the Limit of Our Sight " * Twelve stories of supernatural 1 experiences compiled by local author * Elizabeth Proctor Biggs Advance orders now being accepted for the first edition at Royal Oak Bookshop <07 S. Royal Avenue Front Royal, Va. 22630 703-635-7070 ! School Menus Monday Chili with crackers, coleslaw, peaches, cookie, milk. i Tuesday Hamburger on bun, french fries, mixed vegetables, oatmeal cookie, milk. Wednesday Pizza, tossed salad, buttered corn, brownie, milk. Thursday Ham sandwich, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple pie, milk. BIG SALE Oa Now In Progress ^ Come See oir [W Exciting Assortment of M Equestrian Gifts and i K Tennis Gift Item* at the ^ RAPPAHANNOCK TACK SHOP ^ flint Hill, Va. VISA FridaV N<ght Operl Till 8 faster Charge Located™ RjLM7 2nd ho,*. on right Behind FftM Bank in Flint Hill. V«. 4 if there would be much adjustment to the state budget. "We may have a surplus but we don’t know what the economy will do in te rest of the biennium. If we go into a recession, that $40 million will be eaten up in three months...We need to make sure what the actual surplus is before committing ourselves to refunding any money.” Court House Fire Escape County engineer Fanning Baumgardner reported that an outside fire escape, required at the court house to correct violations of the state fire code, will cost approximately $2,500. He said that the state fire marshal had agreed to allow the existing stairway leading from the upstairs courtroom to serve as one of the two exits required although it doesn’t conform to fire regulations. The Supervisors agreed that an exterior fire escape in the rear of the court house on the side next to the new clerk’s office would be “least objectionable.” Second choice location decided on for the exit was towards the front of the building on the side next to the old clerk’s office. Baumgardner will relay the Supervisors’ choice for one outside fire escape to the state fire marshal for final approval. With regard to a related item concerning fire safety at the court house. Clerk Diane Bruce reported that fire , extinguishers for the building - had just arrived and would be immediately installed. In other business, the Supervisors voted unanimously to reappoint George Muth as Rappahannock representative on the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. Water Polluted (Continued from Page 1) According to the Culpeper Planning and Zoning Office, county ordinances require developments of more than five1 lots under two -acres in ■* size to be served by a central water system with one well lot For every 14 houses. The system must be metered and set up as a public service corporation. Regulations control the lay out of water lines and Health Department engineers check water quality every six months with luthority to turn off the iupply if it doesn't meet itandards. Fauquier has a local orlinance that makes it illegal or any premise to be served >y a polluted water system vithout some type of reatment facility if that vater is for domestic use, iccording to a county Health Department sanitarian. On Tuesday, December 12, iupervisor chairman E. P. .uke received a letter from fealth Department engineer ohn Capito, reporting that he lines from the conaminated spring serving the tappahannock Lakes' homes ad been severed and that he well there had been dug eeper to provide additional npolluted water supplies. ' French Cuisine y ,rf-O - Cp w i In a Restored 1830's House .\v\ / ''v V7p. On* Stock From Th« Courthouse L Cj\~ '-A/ tn Old* Town# Wfefiantcn 7J NEW YEARS EVE GALA DINNER ^reuv°° New Year's Eve Reser. for 6:30 and 9:30 347-1200. t ♦ I * * BBHiwww WARD MOBILE HOME SALES Double & Modular Homes Rt. 29 North Charlottesville, Virginia (804)973-6264 I OPEN: SUNDAY 1-6 P.M. IwnimmiHuw——WWMWimiMw—i—«—« ^ok* 76. 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Th§ Diamond Siova By R AP OWINGS VP I Gxirniion Agrnt Agricultuvr AREA SWINE SCHOOL Rappahannock feeder pig' and market hog producers are invited to the Area Swine School next Wednesday, December 20, 9:30 A.M. at Graves Mountain Lodge. The morning program will include topics on Feeding and Management; facilities for the 5-10 sow herd, and renovating existing farrowing facilities. After lunch Dr. Fred Troutt will discuss swine diseases and vaccinations. The meeting will conclude by 2:00 P.M. and those wishing to do so may stay for the annual meeting of the Blue Ridge Feeder Pig Association. Please make luncheon reservations by calling your Extension Office by Monday, December 18. FEEDER PIG SALE DATE CHANGED— the date of the December Blue Ridge Feeder Pig State Graded Sale I e'ttew* pAMini Mall, Main St., Front Royal 5^ -- - Raw Honey ^ Virginia Hams Herbs & Spices Wine & Cheese Gift Sets 703-636-9209 p Bunny’s sPortshoP $ 116 E. Main St. Front Royal, Va. ^Friday, December 15^ % 1 Aff everything except A ^ JB XF /(Q XP Bi , guns and ammo. ^ ^ 30% off •Uh'ZZs£Mm' I ft Large selection of White Stag jackets and vests, f y/Doron and Hollofil II boxing gloves. ^ » Free Drawing on Dee. 24th ^ % for a Remington 22 Rifle 4 'Estate (fo/—n dl. RIAITOR LOOKING? KEEP A RECORD Buying a home is a big investment _ and involves major decisions. So, it’s understandable why so much time and care is taken when looking for a home that’s right for you. No one knows this better than your local Realtor. Once the Realtor takes on the assignment of finding you a home, he’ll probably show you several. Therefore, it’s important to take notes on what you have seen or you may forget which home is where, how big it is, what shape it’s in, and how much it costs. Your Realtor can provide you with a checklist to make this important task easier. This way, you can rate each home as you see it and instantly recall the location, price, construction, number of rooms, heat, fuel, taxes, and financial requirements. If you have a Polaroid picture of the house to go with the notes - so much the better when describing it to your other half. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please phone or drop in at EILEEN M. DAY, REALTOR, Middle Street. Washington. Phone: 675-3400. We’re here to help. at Madison Mills has been changed to December 19. This is one week earlier because of Christmas. BEEF CATTLE LICE - Scribbled on my Christmas Calendar is a note to remind cattlemen about lice control. Most cattle herds are sleek and healthy, but with near ideal conditions, it is possible to have some whopping big lice populations by late December or early January. Recommended pour-ons for lice control include Ronnel (Korlan) or Fenthion (Lysoff). Be sure to read the label carefully, mix and apply according to directions. . VIRGINIA’S 208 PLAN - WHAT IS IT? . . . The 208 Plan is Virginia’s program to satisfy Section 208 of public law 92-500 passed by Congress in 1972. It’s purpose is to eliminate point and nonpoint sources of water pollution. Nonpoint sources are of main concern to us. Nonpoint sources are those sources whose exact point of entry into a water course cannot be defined. Examples are rainfall runoff, percolation and seepage from agricultural, urban, forest and industrial areas. A handbook on agricultural, “Best Management Practices," is being prepared. This handbook will outline a wide range of suggested management practices. Included will be methods of conservation, tillage, contour farming and crop rotation. Means of animal waste disposal and pesticide and chemical control also are high-lighted in the handbook. A draft copy of the handbook is available in the Extension Office if you would like to review its contents. Virginia is one of only a few states that has been allowed to operate a nonregulatory 208 program. Raise a toast j to New Rutland History flic Ship. During the reign of Qjeen Victoria the firm of Cartledge and Company crafted pewter mugs bearing the insignia of the tavern in which they were used Hie taverns have long since disappeared But one. The Ship, did leave us a tankard as a keepsake Today you can join in that memory with Stieff s authentic reproduction of The Ship A unique full pint tankard Four and three quarter inches high Crafted in both bright and brushed satin Visit The Ship Bring the hallmark of an English tavern into your home 118 N. Main St. Culpeper 825-0011 Beat winter prices — buy early , PRICES SLASHED ON ALL MODELS!! SIERRA Wood Stoves are solidly built of heavy plate steel lined with * 2900° high density firebrick. Front ^ slope design holds more logs, throws more heat out front where you want it. ' • Porcelainized heavy cast doors on front loading models Holds fire for hours • Broad cooking tops • Sensitive draft control from airtight to full burn • Very little ash residue • Optional colors — Rappahannock News photo/S. I^atham IN CONCERT. The Rappahannock County High School Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Judy Bomberger, is scheduled to present a special Christmas concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville. More Christmas program notices. Page 5. Zoning Laws Under Study (Continued from Page 1) division ordinances revised in that time,” he said. Luke noted that the Planners met once a month with the schedule working out to 18 sessions between December 1978 and July 1980. “We come up here, sit and yack for an hour—not a damn thing gets done in some of those meetings,” he said, emphasizing that the comprehensive plan would receive priority over zoning and subdivision ordinance revisions. In addition, Luke stated that the Board of Supervisors had sent out signals to everyone on what it felt should be granted to the Rappahannock Ski Corporation. “I have a sneaky hunch that the Planning Commission was against the Board's signals,” he said. RLEP Rewording Phil Irwin, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, interjected that RLEP didn't feel it was the Board’s intent “to have all slopes over 14 per cent open to commercial exploitation.” He described RLEP proposals for substitute wording on the zoning ordinance amendments as an attempt to "redress overkill.” Wording suggested by RLEP would allow only nonprofit recreation as a use by right on conservation district slopes over 14 per cent and would limit uses permitted by right in general business or commercial districts to “recreation for profit, specifically to include snow skiing, swimming pools, tennis courts and gravity slides." Bob Dennis, president of the Rappahannock Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, said that the suit filed by his organization seeking repeal of the ski area amendments was intended to reinforce RLEP’s proposals. He added that the new amendments adopted in September would be difficult to change if allowed to stand for any length of time. Attempted revisions would be viewed as downzoning and overturned by the court, according to Dennis. By filing its suit, he said, the Izaak Walton Chapter meant to record public opposition so further revisions would be possible. "Suppose the amendments are repealed?” asked Davis. “Then you would give all forms of recreation and amusement as uses by right in a conservation district," he said, adding that the amendments criticized by RLEP and the Izaak Walton League actually limited recreational uses on steep slopes. “A lot of your objections just don’t hold up," he said. (Article 3-1-1 of the Zoning ordinance before adoption of the amendments listed recreation along with pasture, orchards, conservation and preserves, forestry, single family — Kapitthannork New* Photo S Latham THE BALLOON SEASON is upon us. Tammy Jolliffee of Amissville found these balloons on the first of December which were released the day before in Kokomo, Ind. A balloon from Maryland was recently found near Huntly and others have also been reported. Tammy ia the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jolliffe. J CL&&>|JUxL CtacatolfcA 1 lb. $3.50 Trout Drug Co. 201 E. MAIN ST.. FRONT ROYAL 5 residences and accessory buildings, family graveyards and home occupations (except schools) as uses permitted by right in a conservation district.) Luke answered that the objections he heard were centered around allowing recreation for profit as a use by right without a public hearing. Apparently in agreement that some revisions need to be made to the new ordinance amendments, the Supervisors agreed to refer the matter to the Planning Commission with no in HOBBY HOUSE CRAFT SHOP 501 Commerce Ave. Front Royal 635-7555 Holiday Ideas-make your ornaments, wreaths, gifts. Open 11-5 Closed Thurs. structions on when action should be taken—immediately or upon completion of an update on the zoning and subdivision ordinances. PUBLIC NOTICE The Legal Services Corporation, a private, non-profit organization created by an act of Congress to provide support for civil legal assistance to poor people, will hold a public hearing on December 19, 1978, at the Circuit Court of Culpeper County, court house building, Cameron Street, Culpeper, Virginia, at 7 p.m. to discuss the need for establishing a new legal services program or for expanding an existing program to serve eligible clients in Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange, Rappahannock and Madison Counties. All interested groups and persons are urged to attend; their views will be carefully considered. Any grant application recommended by the Legal Services Corporation will be announced in The Federal Register and additional comments and recommendations will be requested at least 30 days prior to final approval. 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An Established 1*77 PublislMd 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 $6.00* year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties; $7.50a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES - One month to 3 years, 75 cents each; over 3 years, 43 each Offica: Rappahannock News Bldg., Washington. Va. 22747 Hours: 8:30 am to S JO pm, Mon. - Fri. Pubttahad by Warranton Printing b Publishing Company, Inc. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 14, 1978 There’s A Lesson Underlying currents of hostility that have marred recent sessions of the Rappahannock School Board were not in evidence at Tuesday night's meeting. The credit rests with chairman Beverly Massie. Mrs. Massie met last week with representatives of the Rappahannock County Education Association (RCEAI who had worked on committees to revise the teacher evaluation policy. By agreeing to the meeting, she broadcast loudly and clearly that the School Board DOES want input from its teachers. Her attitude was in sharp contrast to the [x»sition the Board adopted at last month 's meeting when Mrs. Massie announced that the Board, acting at the suggestion of Superintendent William Bloomer, would give little weight to RCEA proposals on the revisions to evaluation policy. Her statement met with understandable resentment from the teachers. No one likes to be told that their opinions count for nothing. The Board’s attitude was particularly hard for teachers to take since they were asking for more frequent observations, additional evaluations and added assistance in correcting errors in teaching techniques uncovered by the monitoring. Mrs. Massie justified the Board's position by noting that RCEA representatives had served on the committees at the elementary and high -ciiools that had drawn up suggestions on evaluation for the administration to review and forward to the School Board. Teachers, however, were concerned that many of their ideas had been deleted by the administration. In addition, they wanted time to review and comment on the final evaluation policy presented to the Board for adoption. On Tuesday. Mrs. Massie instigated action by the Board to give the teachers that extra time. The Board voted to table action on the evaluation policy until the January meeting and instructed the administration to see that all members of the RCEA committees received final copies of the proposals for comment._ Any new RCEA suggestions will be forwarded to the Superintendent in time to be included in the School Board members' in formational packets mailed to them for study a week prior to the Board meeting. The results of Mrs. Massie’s role as the Henry Kissinger of the Rappahannock School Board were evident at Tuesday’s session. If not peace then at least a truce between the previously warring factions dominated the meeting. Tempers didn’t flare, the audience respected Mrs. Massie’s request to hold questions and comments until after business was completed and when she opened the floor, there was only one easily answered question. There's a lesson to be learned here tli at the School Board can apply to its budget sessions. Last year, parents and teachers were irate over what they considered a deliberate attempt by the School Board to exclude them from deliberations on the budget. To avoid a repeat performance this year, the Board should demonstrate as clearly as it did on the evaluation policy that it wants input on the budget. A session for public comment has been scheduled but it will be held BEFORE the Superintendent has come up with any preliminary figures for the Board to consider. This should be the first—not the only—time set aside for remarks. After the Board gets the preliminary budget from Dr. Bloomer, copies should be made available at the School Board Offices for a price to cover costs of paper and reproduction. The cost of the document and the effort required to pick up the review the budget before the Board meeting should separate chronic complainers from constructive critics. Then, those individuals who want to address specific items in the budget can register in advance with the Superintendent and be allotted a limited amount of time—possibly two minutes—for remarks and questions. By adopting this procedure, Mrs. Massie and the School Board could allow all c itizens and teachers the courtesy of reviewing proposals on the most important decision that the Board makes—the amount of money set aside for educational programs in Rappahannock public school for the coming year. r Practical Solution Judge William W. Carson Jr. found an answer to litter problems last week on the bench in Fauquier's General District Court. Judge Carson imposed a stiff fine — $100 plus court costs — on William Dodson of Bealeton and susj>ended Dodson s JO-day jail sentence on condition that he spend four Saturdays cleaning up county roads. Punishment that amounts to more than a slap on the wrist is a practical approach to avoiding the roadside mess that plagues Virginia communities. It makes more sense than the creation of a litter control department — another layer for Richmond s mushrooming beaurocracy — or the addition of "litter staff persons to regional government. Vt hat s the greater deterrent to a garbage tosser — a film on the costs and environmental hazards of littering or a fine plus hours spent picking up bottles, cans, fast food wrappers and dirty dis[x>sable diapers from road sides? Add j>enalties to the embarrassment of being publicly identified as a slob and we may have finally found the solution. But the judges, once they decide to get serious about litter convictions, can t do it alone. I he need support from the public. Rap|>ahannock's police force doesn 't have the personnel to patrol for speeding and other traffic violations. much less tor litterers. The State Police, too. are understaffed in the county. So it s up to private citizens who care about keeping Rappahannock beautiful to help. And that requires donating time to swear out a warrant and appear in court. Judge Carson wouldn't have had the opfs»rtiuiit\ to demonstrate that he means business on litter laws if Ripley Robinson and David Smith hadn't taken action against the man who's name they found on mail mixed with trash that had been dumped on their pro(>ert>. 'Ilieir effort was applauded by assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Francis T. Greene. He thanked the two men for "taking the trouble and having the inconvenience of coming to court to testify.” adding that the county owed them "a debt of gratitude for trying to keep the highways of Fauquier County clean. That kind of public spirit would be appreciated here too. After passing sentence. Judge Carson told Dodson “I hope this appearance will discourage you." Wed be surprised if it didn’t discourage Mr. Dodson from EVER throwing a bag of garbage off a pick-up truck again. We’d also be surprised if it didn't discourage anyone else who heard of the |>enalties imposed from try ing the same thing. Baumgardner Speaks Douglas Baumgardner, Washington attorney, associated with the law firm of Davies, Crigler and Barrel! in Culpeper, was the guest speaker at the ladies night annual banquet of the Colonel John Singleton Mosby Camp No. 1237 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans held December 1 • Baumgardner spoke on the part Virginia Military Academy cadets played in the War between the States, « emphasizing that more generals have been trained at V.M.I. than any other U.S. school except West Point. Baumgardner’s a graduate ofV.M.I. Chorus forms » ui must micicsicu III music. Lord Fairfax Community College is forming a chorus that will perform in local churches, school and community events. The course, MU SC 199. will fine tune vocal and sight reading skills with special aii augviiiviiia spu uuaij, show tunes, pop tunes and serious literature. Anyone interested in becoming a charter member of the Lord Fairfax chorus, at the same time earning college credit, should contact the office of continuing education, 869-1120. ( Our Rappahannock Heritage THIS HOG gets a bath with cold water before taking a very hot sauna in the scalding trough, followed by a rubdown given by Mr. plark, John Clark, Jr. and John Baldwin to remove the hair. Then it will be hung on the pole, opened and the insides removed, and left to cool out. Luminaria^ Being Sold Area residents, again this year, will be afforded the opportunity to join thousands of other Christians throughout the country, in placing luminaria outside their homes. This is an old Mexican custom which has spread rapidly in this country. The luminaria are placed outside, making a path to the door to lipit the way for the Christ Child to enter homes and lives on Christmas Eve. Luminaria consists of white bags, plumber’s candles and sand and are placed eight to ten feet apart around churches and homes. A mass lighting takes place at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and the candles are allowed to burn themselves out during the night. The cost of each kit, six bags and candles and sufficient sand, is $1.50 and are being sold by the Washington Methodist Church. Orders may be picked up at the church on Saturday, December 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. To place an order you may write the Rev. Vickie Pittard, P. O. Box 97, Flint Hill, Va. 22627 or call 675-3253, 6753370 or 937-4114. RCHS Honor Roll - Among the students at Rappahannock County High School who were named to the honor roll for the last grading period are: Grade 8: Jean McKay, Cathy Atkins, Sheri Brown, Cindy Bywaters, Janqt Jenkins, Janine Bloomer, Becky Knight. Lynn Jones, Cathy Wingfield, Kristi Foster, Wendy Grigsby, Cristol Porter, Michelle Jenkins, Charles Sutphin, Chuck Stephenson. Tom Eastham, Shannon' Streagle, Scott Bristol,' Kristie Johnson, Lorraine Foster. Joan Facchina, Lori Rutherford, Gail Timbers,’ Karen Hill, Terri Tylek, Wendy Helmer, Amanda Magee, Patricia Scott, Eric Bear, Cindy Weaver. Grade 9: Sheila Scott, Lisa Poe, Carolyn Butler, Lee Anderson, Billy Menefee, Keith Settle, Tammy Armentrout, Margie Menefee, Beverly Settle, Rusty Settle. Mark Hudson, Sharon Scott, Richard Burke, John Shananhan, Lavonne Adkins. Grade 10: Angela Facchina, Judith Bloomer, Tammy Atkins. Ronda Wiley, Kathy Pederson, Donna Gore, Elvis Dodson, Johanna Day, Janet Alther, Janet Frazier, Ann Thomas, Sharon Settle, Belinda Burke. Sandra Wines, Jennifer Raney, Rhonda Foster, Kathy Romine, Cindy Buckner, Lisa Jones, Laura Tupper, Dora Lee Chadwell, Elizabeth Freeman, Paula Butler. Jeanette Brady, Debbie Seal, Norma Whorton. Grade 11: Tony Armentrout, Denise Wingfield, Lisa Holland. Marion Eastham, Debbie DeBergh, Belinda Bailey. Steve Norman. Stuart Lee, Connie Wharton, Brian Fitzek, Linda Thornhill, Doug Nichols, Billy Anderson. Virginia Ellis. Grade 12: Julia Gordon. Becky Stirman, Kay Jenkins, Kenny Eline, Linda Finley, Melanie Thornhill, John Facchina, Shelby Hutt. Thomas Lee, Penny Chadwell. Terry Woodward,' Todd Tylek, C. M. Green, Natalie Swindler, Carol Atkins, Barbara Martin. Horse Industry The gross value ot Virginia’s horse industry is more than S171 million according to a 1976 survey by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. More Insect Invasions (Part 2) By LYT WOOD County FureM«*r Our native black locust trees have had a "blighted” appearance for the past three years or so. Many people have expressed concern that the trees will “die off," following the route of American chestnuts, which were once common dominant trees in this area. While a massive die-off of black locusts would not have the fundamental ecological impact of the American chestnut blight, the impact would be far greater than mere temporary eye-sores on our mountain slopes. Locusts are legumes, like peas and alfalfa (all belong to the same plant family), and are able to “fix” nitrogen from the air, thus enriching the soil. These trees are among the first to seed in to eroded slopes, abandoned fields, burned-over hillsides, and other disturbed areas. Locust seedlings and sprouts grow vigorously. Young open-grown trees are sometimes called “white locusts" since the juvenile plant stems are composed mainly of light-colored sapwood. As the tree matures and slows down in growth, it develops a greater proportion of dark-colored heartwood. with only a thin outer ring of sapwood. CenTel Buys Company Agreement in principle has been reached for Central Telephone & Utilities Corporation to acquire Peninsula Communications, Incorporated, a Tampa, Florida, distributor of business communications equipment. The announcement was made jointly by Sam Bullara, president of Peninsula Communications, and Robert P. Reuss, CTU chairman. Terms of the cash transaction, expected to be completed in January, were not disclosed. Peninsula Communications , installs and maintains business communications systems and auxiliary equipment in the Tampa Bay area and west and central Florida. Central Telephone & Utilities operates the nation's fifth largest telephone system, including Central Telephone Company of , Virginia. Its subsidiaries also * own cable-TV systems and other business communications equipment distributors. Heartwood, which is actually dead tissue and not a living part of the tree, contains certain chemical substances that protect it from insect and fungus attack. So, it is the durable heartwood that causes the mature black locust to be prized as fence post material. Leaf Miners These are a few of the reasons why a Vblack locust blight" would be tragic. Fortunately, the recent diseased appearance of the trees has not been caused by any sort of blight, but by a relatively innocuous insect, appropriately known as the ‘‘locust leafminer.” Leaf-mining damage is caused by insects in the larval or "grub" stage. Many thousands of miners feed inside the leaflets of locust trees in summer. This defoliating - activity will often cause the trees to put out a second growth of leaves in late summer. Several complete defoliations will occasionally kill a tree. In rare cases, intensive leafmining activity will kill virtually all locusts in a stand. Even if this should happen locally (which is very unlikely), the locust is a vigorous sprouter and will regenerate new stands. Black locusts and locust leafmining insects have coexisted for thousands and thousands of years. Any irruption in the insect population, or subsequent decline in numbers of black locusts, will certainly be temporary. Insect populations will never completely destroy the food supply of their species. Adult leafminers, incidentally. are beautiful tiny beetles, having a subdued orange-and-black iridescence. They feed on foliage of oaks and other trees as well as black locusts. Cicadas Emergence of broods of seventeen-year cicadas occurred this year in many parts of Virginia. This emergence did not, of course, indicate any unusual abundance of cicadas, but was merely a normal periodical occurrence. Nonetheless, the sight of myriads of ghostly cicada nymphs, resurrected after years of underground subsistence, may seem portentous. No wonder that the appearance of hordes of cicadas was once supposed to foretell war. (The basis for this belief—hopefully a myth—was the red color of the eyes and the “W” shaped pattern on the wings.) From travellers to and from Southwest Virginia, 1 have received inquiries as to the cause of oak leaves (at the tips of branches only) turning brown in midsummer. This is in all probability caused by cicada egg-laying. The bizarre life cycle of the seventeen-year cicada is as follows: Eggs are laid in twigs of hardwood trees, causing the apparent epidemic of twig die-back, which is harmless. After hatching, the young drop to the ground, burrow, and feed by sucking the juices of tree roots. The nymphs dig their way out, usually after seventeen years. Crawling up on a tree trunk or other support, they shed their translucent outer shells and fly off as adults. Mating and egg-laying ■follow. After seventeen long years underground, the cicada enjoys only about a week of life in the light of day! “Lady Bugs” A yearly occurrence that is occasionally noticed by hikers is the congregation of huge masses of "lady bugs" in late summer or early fall. I have only received one report of this phenomenon this year (from Amherst County), but in past years I have seen it on Bluff Mountain and Doubletop Mountain in Madison County. These insects congregate on rocks and dead trees on high places (usually mountain peaks), presumably in preparation for or in process of migration southward. Literally thousands of lady beetles (as they are more properly called) bunch together, sometimes covering an area of more than a square yard. Very little is known about lady beetle migration. It would be tough to "band” these little animals in the manner that birds are banded to record migration movements. a This is the same predacious insect that is so beneficial to have in the home or homestead garden. In fact, packages of lady beetles are available through the mail from many garden supply sources. I suspect that the beetles are collected during these mas^ve migrations. This year’s appearance of insect ’’flocks”—walkingsticks. leafminers, cicadas, and lady beetles—have perhaps been suggestive of the Biblical plagues. But closer observances demonstrate that large numbers of insects are nature’s way. and often harmless to mankind. By KELLY CILKEY* BOBE'ITK SWINDLER Ha|>|>ahannork Vt** Sprrial I rilrr* December 7, 1978 the Future Business Leaders of America, held a meeting for the purpose of electing officers. Those elected to the offices were Kim Gilkey, president; Connie Whorton, vice-president; Kathy Romine, secretary; Edie Hackley, treasurer; Terry Woodward, reporter and Lisa Settle, historian. Committees for the up coming installation were also formed. Barbara Martin and Valerie Jordan are chairpersons of the' invitation and refreshment committees, respectively. The SCA officers and homeroom representatives held a meeting last Monday during first period. The SCA members are going to raise money, with which we hope to put up a fence around the baseball field. The SCA is sponsoring a Christmas assembly. The teachers are going to have a play and the choir is going to sing. We also hope to have a guest speaker. The Rappahannock Panthers traveled to Central High School on Tuesday, December 5, to challenge the Central Falcons. With two hard fought games the Panthers came home losers, (but in heart they were winners.) High scorer for the varsity team was Gary Settle with 18 points. Gary Leake was next highest with 9. The team worked very hard and almost succeeded. The final score of the Varsity game was Rappahannock 53 and Central 59. The J.V.’s played a hard game too. The high scorer for J.V. was Jimmy Tomko with 14 points, second highest was Ernie Fletcher with 5 points. Good try J.V. We know you'll be victorious when you come back from Luray Tuesday, December 12. We hope to have a lot of support at the game Tuesday in Luray, and the Friday night game at Elkton High School. We wish both teams lots of luck. The Little Fox — ' L r

Wakefield Students Visit Kennedy Center Students in Wakefield Country Day School’s third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grades attended a special musical concert for young people entitled, “How to Write Music”, conducted by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center jn Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Wakefield’s Girls’ Chorus and Advanced Ballet class attended a performance of the “Nutcracker” at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington on Friday evening, Dec. 8. Both trips were organized by Mrs. Gloria Harris, the head of Wakefield’s Music Department. Keyser Meets Budget Director rtuurcy i\.eyser ot Washington attended a special meeting at the Sheraton Inn in Charlottesville on December 5, the first of a series of private dinner meetings with top administration officials arranged with the White House. On December 5, Keyser heard Hubert Harris, the assistant director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the President. -Trains, Race Cars Radio-Controlled Cars Star War Items, Doll Houses and much, much more at The Model Train Shop 220 E. Main St. Front Royal, Va. Use our lay away or give a gift certificate from the Model Train Shop in Front Royal, Va. 10 • 9 Mon. - Sat. Sunday 1 - 6 p.m. EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE rasanM^ . .j>-.v, *\. • * <- * ROUTE 211 —AMISSVILLE 937-5111 Remember. that color-related areas make a room seem larger. Light, soft, neutral colors that are recessive and furniture, woodwork, floors, draperies, and wall coverings that are similar in color or pattern accomplish the illusion of more space Try covering everything in one or two subtly patterned or textured fabrics; or using one piece of indooroutdoor carpeting that travels over floors and furniture and up on to walls. The effect on the eye is soothing because it can take it all in at once; thus a room appears more spacious. On the other hand, a room full of different colors and patterns, particularly on floor covering, looks more crowded and thus smaller because the naked eye must pause on each area before contemplating the next. If you are contemplating your next decorative move, then it is time to come to EARLY'S CARPETS, Route 211 Amissville, 347-0400, and 502 N. Main St., Culpeper, 825I, 8232. Come in and discover that what you place underfoot can make you feel better all over Come in today and let us show you Some of the finest carpeting available. Discover the effect color and texture will have on your home. Our prices are competitive and our carpeting speaks for itself. For your convenience we have a shop at-home service. Open both stores 9-6 Mon.-Fri., 9 5 Sat BankAmericard ac cepted HELPFUL HINT: Try using a monochromatic color scheme, painting all architectural details out on your floor plan. 502 N. MAIN ST.—CULPEPER JAY MILLER OF WASHINGTON, seated left, with fellow members and coach of the Virginia Tech Livestock Judging Team which placed fourth in national competition in Kentucky recently. * \ Christmas Programs Around The County Reynolds Memorial The Sunday School of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville will present a Christmas program on Monday Evening, December 18 at 7:30. Refreshments will be served following the program. F. T. Baptist The F. T. Baptist Sunday School Christmas program will be held Sunday, December 17, 1978 at 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the program. Gid Brown Gid Brown Bible Church will have a Christmas play Thursday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m. The play, "Christmas Is a Miracle,” will be presented by the teenagers and directed by Mrs. Margaret Baldwin. There will be special singing and everyone is invited to attend. Amissville Methodist The Christmas program at the Amissville United Methodist Church will be given December 22 at 7:30 p.m. and is entitled "Christmas Around The World.” The topic for the Sunday morning service at the AmissviHe United Methodist Church will be “The Hinge of History." Greens Sale Don’t forget the Christmas sale being held this weekend by Boy Scout Troop 123 of Washington at the Episcopal Church parking lot. Sale hours are Saturday from 10 until 4 and Sunday 1 to 4. Items for sale include yule logs, wreaths, trees, baked goods and other items. Stop by and pick up your Christmas supplies Vb\iRl^^^$PECIAL$ Hotpoint and Kitchen Aide 10% Off Free Delivery No Freight Charges 40% Off Lighting Fixtures 10% Off Electric Heater & Small Appliances and Hoover Vacuum Cleaners AMANA RADARANGES Model MU List SI88.00 SPECIAL •165. Model RR9 Li* $539.00 SPECIAL $475. Hotpoint Radarange Model R E-930T Lut for *519.95 SPECIAL $425. GE Color Television includes stand. List $534.95 SPECIAL $425. Many, many other thin#* to see Sony Radioa A Garbage Diapoaala CHANDLER ELECTRICAL COMPANY 235 Chester St. Front Royal, Va. ' 635-4544 or 635-3797 *' Wakefield The annual Christmas program at Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly will take place on Friday evening, Dec. 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The traditional procession of students to the Creche will be followed by the proclamation of the Gospel account of the Nativity, and a play written by Mrs. Pamela Lynn entitled, “The Innkeeper”. The leading roles in this five act Christmas drama are played by Todd Landis of Front Royal, John Piper of Hume, and Jennifer Kline of Crest Hill. The musical part of the program, under the direction of Mrs. Gloria Harris, will be interspersed between the acts of the play. Christmas Day Worship A celebration through Word and Sacrament of the Birth of Jesus Christ will be conducted on Christmas Day at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. “This service of carols, scripture readings and the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is designed to aid us as we seek to welcome the Christ child into our hearts and our homes on this Christmas Day,” said the Rev. Vickie Pittard. “All of the community are welcome to worship with us.” Living Nativity The United Methodists ot the Rappahannock Charge (Sperryville, Washington, Willis Chapel and Flint Hill United Methodist Churches) will present a living nativity again this year in the shed on the George Davis property on Rt. 211 east of Washington. This year the presentations will be on Friday, December 22 and Saturday, December 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All of the people you will see and all of the animals will be live. The Christmas story will be narrated on the halfhour as the characters take their places. Many in the community attended last year and found this to be a very moving experience. This year the experience can be yours for only a trip to Washington. Christmas •' Eve Service Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion services will be conducted at the Washington United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. and at the Sperryville United Methodist Church at 8:00 p.m. These services of carols and scripture readings will be highlighted by th£ celebration of the Sacrament - of the Lord’s Supper and the special recognition of the entrance of THE LIGHT into the world. All are welcome to worship on December 24. Covered Dish Die annual covered dish Christmas party for Flint Hill families and guests is scheduled for Sunday, December 17 in the fire hall at 5:30 p.m. The party is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Flint Hill Fire Company. Special Play There will be a Christmas play entitled, “A Little Child Shall Lead Them”, at the Blackoak Baptist Church, Route 729, Eggbornsville on Saturday, December 16, 1978 at 7:30. Everyone is invited to attend. Scouts Sell Citrus Fruit Boy Scout Troop 36 o Flint Hill once again wil offer county residents th< chance to buy fresh citrus fruits at reasonable prices foi the holiday season. “We had our fruit sale last year and it went over very well,” scoutmaster Paul Nichols said Monday. “We're hoping that the sales will go well again this year.” The scouts expect shipments of Hamlin and naval oranges, tangelos, tangerines and Indian River grapefruit to arrive by Dec. 13. Orders for fruit by the case or half case can be placed now by calling Nichols at 675-3500, John R. Eastham at 6753257, Scout Rob Brown at 987-8231, James Lilly at 6366536 or by contacting any member of Troop 36. The scouts will get SI for each case of fruit they sell with proceeds to be used to finance various scouting projects. tSBlW . i i 1 /\AJhite SU Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper JOPEN 9 Until 9 Name Brand APPAREL For j. Ladies & Gentlemen r FREE ! GIFT \ WRAPPINQ - 4— Miller On Tech Judging Team Jay Miller of Washington, a member of Virginia Tech’s Livestock Judging Team at Blacksburg, recently helped his team place fourth overall in the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest held in Louisville, Ky. Miller, a junior in animal science at Tech, along with four other team members, participated in the competition which was part of the fifth annual North American International Livestock Exposition, the largest event of its kind in the United States. Competing against 180 other contestants from 36 universities across the country, with Gary Minish of Tech’s animal science department as coach, the team also placed first in cattle, second in oral reasons and was high team in shorthorns. Members of the Tech team won six individual titles; Don Chadwell’s Have Girl Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. “Jackie” Chadwell Jr. of Flint Hill announce the birth of a daughter, Jaclyn Dana, on December 2, 1978, at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Bea Corder of Manassas, Mrs. Pearl Fincham of Front Royal and Jack Chadwell,' also of Front Royal. ++++ In old Burma, it was believed that carrying flints would prevent appendicitis. A CUSTOM FRAMING and Prints FOR SALE ALAN'S Photography Studio 167 E. Davis St. Culpeper %====r Brenner of Warrenton, a junior in animal science, placed first in cattle, fifth in oral reasons and ninth in sheep; Bobby Grove of Somerville, a senior in animal science, came in second in cattle, fifth in oral reasons and seventh overall in individual titles. Virginia Tech also showed steers at the exposition for the first time, exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion. The steer, a hefty 1,227 lbs. of Tech-grown beef, competed against 280 steers from across the country to win its title in the Market Steer Division. 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— Rappahannock Naw* photo/DaelVe Grant THF PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB at RCHS meets everv Friday afternoon under the direction of Roger Flinchum. center back. These students learn to operate a camera, take pictures, develop film and print photos. Here they are using a telephoto lens for long distance photography. Flinchum. an eighth grade teacher, has devoted much time and expanded a lot of effort on behalf of the youngsters and his influence. in a number of cases, have produced excellent results. Lawyer Referral Service i nances are. someaay. most people will face a problem that calls for legal advice. However. many hesitate over consulting an attornev. worried about the cost or whether a particular problem is a legal problem In answer to questions on who to turn to. the Virginia State Bar provides lawyer referral service as a statewide, nonprofit public service project. By calling (H00) 552 toll free, a referral coordinator will listen to a particular problem and—based on information given—will supply the name and phone number of a local attorney with whom to meet. This lawyer will provide consultation services for up to a half hour for not more than $15. Questions may be answered quickly and easily or additional legal work may be advised. Whatever the decision, charges for the first visit of up to a half hour will not be more than $15. Train Boards Made to Order Order Now for Christmas “0”, “027”, or “HO” The Model Train Shop 220 E. Main St. Front Royal, Va. 636-2728 Approved Lionel Repair Station _ 10 9 Mon Sat Sunday 1 6 p.m BULOm ACCUTRON ;- -.11 ... 11 a_L-JK_« 1_ FROM:‘85.00 Until now, for $85 00 you could afford only an ordinary ' watch Now, for $85.00, you can afford Bulova Accutron. the time-tested electronic watch that never needs winding. And you have a choice of styles For men and women. Select yours today A. Stainless steel. White enamel dial $>3.00 I. Tailored goldtone case with russet dial $>3.00 C. Stainless steel. Siluertone dial. $(23.00 McDaniels Jewelers •MM K. Mui» St.. Kfaml Royal By NANCY SECRIST VP I Extension Ajrmt COOKING OLD VIRGINIA HAMS Scrub the ham thoroughly in warm water, using a stiff brush, in order to remove mold and-or excess pepper. Completely immerse in cold water, SKIN UP, and let ham soak for 18 to 24 hours. Change water after 10 hrs. Place ham, SKIN DOWN, in a broiler in which there is enough cold water to entirely cover the ham. To cook the ham requires about 20 minutes per pound. Be careful to simmer only for the first hour; thereafter boil slowly, adding hot water to keep ham covered. When the boiling time is completed, take the ham out of water in order to remove skin. Life the skin around the edge of the butt (large) end with a sharp knife. With a clean cloth in each hand grasp the hock bone in one hand, and starting at the butt end, pull the skin toward the hock bone, being careful not to tear the fat. Leave four inches of skin on the hock bone. Dress skin around hock bone with a knife. Spread a thin layer of brown sugar over the fat and dot with cloves. Pour 1 cup of vinegar over the ham and bake in a slow oven. Basting often until ham has a rich, brown appearance. Allow to cool at room temperature overnight before serving. Keep cooked ham wrapped in foil or damp cloth in a cool, dry place. It is not necessary to keep it in a refrigerator. TO CARVE: begin about five inches from the hock bone and slice down to the bone. Slice several slices down to the bone keeping slices PAPER THIN. Slice across the bone to loosen the slices. TO SERVE: Serve Old Virginia Ham cold on biscuits or for main course. Goes well with chicken or turkey. Makes delicious sandwiches. Julienne salads, horse d’ovres, appetizers and breakfast meat. Serve PAPER THIN—usually with bread. Save all scraps for grinding to make sandwich spreads or salads. Use pieces and the bone for seasoning in beans, greens and other vegetables. TURKEY TALKBUYING THE BIRD When buying turkeys under 12 pounds, allow three-fourths to 1 pound per serving (ready-to-cook weight). When buying medium or heavy birds, 12 pounds and over allow Vt to V* pounds per serving. The actual number of servings depends on the quality of the turkey, correct cooking and carving skill. COOKING THE TURKEY...Clean, stuff and truss turkey; weigh; rub with buttet or vegetable shortening. Chill stuffing before adding to bird, if turkey is stored overnight. Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Top and sides of bird may be covered with fat-moistened cloth. Do not cover. Do not sear. Do not add any water. Place in 325 degree F. oven and roast according to weight. 6 to 8 lbs. - 3 to 3'/j hrs. 8 to 12 lbs. - 3-/2 to 4‘/i hrs. 12 to 16 lbs. - 4'A to 5V& hrs. ... 16 to 20 lbs. - 5'/2 to 6'/i hrs. 20 to 24 lbs. - 6'/2 to 7 hours. HALF TURKEY...Place turkey on rack in shalloty roasting pan, skin side u^. Brush with butter or fat. Roast according to above chart. CHOCOLATE PEANUT BALLS 1 pound butter (room temperature) 2 pounds confectioner’s sugar 2 cups smooth peanut butter 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate Vi block parafin (2 oz.) Mix first three ingredients and roll to size of a buckeye, approximately 1 inch in diameter. Chill. Melt chocolate and parafin in double boiler. With wood toothpicks, dip balls in chocolate mixture. Refrigerate. Yield: 16 dozen one inch candies. Recipe may be cut in half successfully. Available at the VP1 Extension office: USDA Farmers’ Bulletin Pork, Slaughtering, Cutting, Preserving, and Cooking on the Farm. General District Court Cases Roy Dalton, Front Royal, reckless driving, accident $50 fine $18 costs David A Deitch, Rhode Island, fail to yield right of way, ac cident $15 fine $18 costs. James J Beacon, Jr., Maryland, speeding 70/55, $30 fine $18 costs Charles E Bradley, luray, speeding 72/55, $34 fine $18 costs Zbigmow K Brzezinski, New Jersey, speeding 74/55, $38 fine $18 costs Michael G Bushey, Wood bridge, speeding 68/55, $26 fine $18 costs William John K Hoare, Flint Hill, reckless driving, speeding 83/55, reduced to speeding 74 55, $38 fine $18 costs Herbert C Johnson, Arlington, speeding 72 55. $34 "J fine $18 costs Gordon W Lemons, Front Royal, speeding 71 55, $32 fine $18 costs Gene E. Myers, Jeffersonton, reckless driving, speeding 77/55, reduced to speeding 72 55, $34 ^ fine $18 costs Bernadett Novak, New Jersey, speeding 67/55, $24 fine $18 costs Kwan Sok Perrin, Arlington, speeding 71 55, $32 fine $18 costs Michael E Pullen, Manassas, speeding 72/55, $34 fine $18 V costs Duncan J Rae, Norfolk, 0 driving while intoxicated, noll6 Ml prosequi on motion of Com■ monwealth's Attorney. Same, ^ reckless driving, speeding 87/56, II $87 fine $18 costs. c.ariton otaiiaru, roconontas, expired inspection S10 fine $18 costs Webster D. Washington, Win Chester, speeding 71 '55, $32 fine $18 costs Duane D Wiley, Reston, speeding 73 '55, $36 fine $18 costs George N Williams, Quinton, no registration, $15 fine; same, speeding 69/55, $28 fine; same, expired inspection, $10 fine $18 costs Charles Henry Aylor, no coun ty sticker, nolle prosequi at the request of the Sheriff Ronald H Baldwin, Rixeyvilk , pass on double line, $15 fine $18 costs Charles E Tumblesoi , Sprtngfield, speeding 68'55. dismissed Asberry Clark, Flint Hill, drunk in public, $15 fine, 2 days in jail, fine suspended i & Rappahannock Chorus Christmas Concert Washington Baptist Church Washington, Virginia Sunday, Dec. 17th, 8:15 P.M. News From Flint Hill U7 Wednesday afternoon bridge guests of Mr. and Vfrs. John S. Browning were Vfrs. Roberta Spalding and Virs. Mary G. Edmonds, fohn B. Browning of Charlottesville spent the weekend at the home of his parents. Carol Moo re field Sadick of Blacksburg arrived Monday o spend a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moorefield. Her msband, Thomas Sadick will irrive for the weekend and hey will travel to Naugatuck, Conn, for the Christmas lolidays. Friday guests of the Moorefields were Mr. and VIrs. Clarence Sagart of Fairfax. Sunday dinner guests of VI rs. Robert Nethers were Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Aethers and daughter of Stephens City, Mrs. Bob Lewis of Huntly and Mr. and Virs. Ranny Aylor and Heather of Sperryville. Weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rodgers were their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John Humphries of Alexandria. 1 Miss Doris Ann Atkins of 1 Arlington spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Nelson Atkins. Sunder dinner guests of ' Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot were William Smoot and daughter, Lisa of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster dined at a Seafood House in Arlington Sunday. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson were Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Lillard of Alexandria. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins were Mrs. Lester Clatterbuck, Mrs. E. M. Beverage, Tammy and Kim all of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Noakes and Amy. Mrs. Debbie Wimmer of Front Royal was the Sunday caller of Mrs. Ethel Pullen. Mrs. W. A. Moore accompanied by her granddaughter, Noel Ward, of Obituaries Foster Eldora Smoot Foster, 83, of Huntly, died December 10, 1978 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. A funeral service was held Tuesday from the chapel of the Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal, conducted by the Rev. Lindsey Savage. Burial was in the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Foster was bom in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Sam Smoot and Kathleen Dare Smoot. She was the widow of Silas Foster, Sr. and was a member of the Flint Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are five sons, Silas Foster Jr. and Edward J. Foster, both of Front Royal, Jesse Lee Foster of Sperryville, Downing Foster of Huntly and Irvin Ashby Foster of Burkittsville, Md.; four daughters, Victoria Jenkins of Huntly, Colleen Foster of Flint Hill, Hannah Settle of Charles Town, W. Va. and Kathleen Drone of Huntly; a brother. Sambo Smoot of Winchester, 31 grandchildren and 34 greatgrandchildren. Pallbearers were E. J. Welch, Randolph Foster, Gavor Foster, Larry Welch, James L. Settle, Ned Settle, Charles Woodard and Michael Atkins. W. H. Thomas William Howard Thomas, 63, died unexpectedly Dec. 10 near his home at Bluemont. He was a retired steamfitter. He was the son of the late William and Virginia Stickles Thomas. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Lena Poston Thomas, five sisters, Mrs. Nina B. Lunceford. The Plains, Mrs. Lucille Cameron, Washington, Va., Mrs. Elsie T. Boight, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Mady T. Wolfe, Arlington, and Mrs. Frances Ballenger, Hyattsville, Md., four brothers, Walter S. Thomas, Bentonville, Gwynne M. Thomas, Junction City, Kans., Claude M. and James M. Thomas, Boyce, and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were to be conducted at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Upperville, by Rev. Anthony Wadsworth. Arrangements are by Wiltshire Funeral Home. Jenkins « Mrs. Iva Lee Coates Jenkins, 61, of Etlan died December 9, 1978 at her home. She was the widow of Ashby Jenkins, and the daughter of the late Ervin and Ethel Cubbage Coates, both of Madison. Mrs. Jenkins was a native and life resident of Madison and a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, John Lewis Jenkins and three grandchildren, all of Culpeper; and a sister, Mrs. Mildred McFarlin of Winchester. A funeral service was held Monday at the Gore Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper conducted by the Rev. Peter Burkett. Interment was in the Etlan Cemetery. Brent A funeral service for Miss Gloria Ann Brent of Washington was held Friday at the First Baptist Church in Culpeper conducted by the Rev. Wendell Grant of Marshall. Burial was in the First Baptist Church Cemetery. Miss Brent, 32, died December 4, 1978 in Fauquier County. She was a retired clerk carrier with the Postal Service. She was a native of Washington and a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mable Brent, Washington; her father, Cleveland Brent, Sr., Culpeper; a brother, Cleveland Brent, Jr., Washington, D.C.; and two sisters, Miss Brenda Brent, Fairfax and Miss Donna Brent, Washington, D.C. 2,341' STOCKING STUFFERS BOOKS & GIFTS Rw/si) ©IT 207 S. Royal Avo. FRONT ROYAL, VA. 22630 (703) 633-7070 NEWmi ■ ■ ■w-.v BURGLA | Protect your home end valuables with the finest wireless I ■ alarm system manufactured - at a bargain price, thru Deo. 5 23rd I ! SALE $395. ! I^r^rotect!o^md*automatScT5epnons^Saieri^vaiiabSe _ at additional cost. 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The News From Boston "7 i ivima Rappahannock Vwa Correspondent Gordon Thornhill underwent surgery in University Hospital, Charlottesville, Thursday. Mrs. Joye Payne and daughter, Linda of Madison were Sunday guests of Mrs. Payne’s father, the Rev. W. ' B. Dennis. Building? •Paint •lumber •Milwork •Hardware Complete One-Step . BUILDING SUPPLY Warrenton Building Material Co, Inc. on the By-Pass Warrenton 347-1400 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier. Michele and Michael were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville and Monday evening were guests of Mr. and. Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines and sons, Tommy and Stuart visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gaines in Silver Spring and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hall in Onley, Md. Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Mattison and sons, Scott and Phillip of Fredericksburg were weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powers. Others gathering for the birthday of Mrs. Powers and grand daughter, Julie Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. David McDaniel, David Wayne and Martha Ellen of Orange and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Powers. The Joe Powers attended the Fissel-Markham wedding at Orange Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Cary Thornhill was in Winchester Monday for her check-up at the hospital there and was an overnight guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Wednesday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Frazier. Those visiting Mr. and .Mrs. Oscar Jenkins have Woodville News oy JUniEi LLAnK Rappahannock !Nrw* Com*npondcnt Visiting Sunday with Mrs. Henry Brown and Miss Elva Bruce were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Palmer, Mrs. Clarence Compton of Culpeper, Mr. 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 be seen in our warehouse in Charlottesville, Va. AUCTION Poor Boy's Warehouse Rear of Holsum Bakeries in back of Drugfair, 219 Chester St., Front Royal, Va. Sat., Dec. 16,1978,1-4 P.M. Refrigerators, Elect. Stoves, Dishwashers, Portable & console T.V., B&W & Color; Dinette Sets, Pottery Plaster figurines. Couches, sofas, chairs! lamps, assorted furniture, records, tapes, washers, dryers, a few antiques,.» * Many other items, new & used. 30 day warranty on all appliances. Delivery and installation arranged. Terms: Cash Not responsible for accidents Poor Boys Alton W. Mathews 636-2178 Auctioneer • Appraiser SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION December 14 at 7 p.m. Santa Claus Will Be Here Virginia Ham to be given as a Door Prize Sale consists of over 75 different new items. This is a partial listing. Dolls Banks Pillows Farm Bell Tools Brass Kettles Musical Jewelry Boxes Glassware of all kinds New and Used Furniture, including some new marble top tables. Come early and plan to stay late! Plenty of heat and seating capacity Jenkin's Auction House Washington, Va. (Don't forget to come to see Santa) Shop open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Mrs. Jack Johnston of Boston and Tanya Brown. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and boys, Greg, Philip and Derek were dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisher, Don, Tony and David of Vienna. Saturday Mrs. Ed Foster of Front Royal, Mrs. Peter Durant of Washington D.C. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Dickey. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Murphy of Fairfax and son Larry were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson. Tabby Sue, Jeffery and John Jr. Woodward of Castleton were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bayne, Ricky, Melissa and Michelle were dinner guests of the Burke’s. Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Woodward were Sunday afternoon callers. Mrs. Richard Burke and Dickey were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey Wharton and Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and Leslie in Washington. The Woodville Homemakers Club had their Christmas party Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Mary Stewart Bane. W. Leggett, Mrs. Mildred Dwyer, Mrs. James Falls, Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Mrs. Gale Titchenell, Mrs. Emory Conners. Mrs. Clifton Clark, Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Mrs. H. B. Wood and Henry B. Business matters were taken care of, games were played and refreshments enjoyed by all. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Edward Corker, Donald, Eddie and Jessica Ann Corker of Beaverdam were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Gark and Misty Hitt. Mrs. Julia Wood, Mrs. Mary Botts Quaintance and Mrs. Carol Quaintance visited Dr. Carol Quaintance in University Hospital Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jam -s Sykes and Brad were called to Farley, West Va. Friday due to the death of Mr. Sykes’ mother, Mrs. Pearl Sykes. Kristy Johnson celebrated her birthday Friday with Misty Hitt and Wendy Helmer. Wendy remained for an overnight guest. Mrs. Clifton Clark joined the celebration. FireRescue December 10, the Flint Hill Fire Unit responded to a fire on the property of Josef Gardiner at High Meadows Farm. The same unit assisted the Amissville Fire Company in a structure fire at Amissville Dec. 11, 1978. The Sperryville Rescue Unit transported Morgan Johnston from W inches tarf Memorial Hospital to hit;' home in Sperryville, December 7. Mrs. Kathleen Dodson was taken from her home to Fauquier Hospital by the same unit December 8. 1. * i • Repairs on Most Foreign and American Cars ' 30 Ashby St, Warrenton, Va. 347-3785 been Mr. and Mrs. Early Sisk of Sperryville, Mrs. Eleanor Jenkins and Donna of Rixeyville, Mrs. Laura Coates, Mrs. Sadie Painter, Miss Toni Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wharton and George Jenkins of Culpeper, Charlie Jenkins of Catalpa and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jenkins. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill, Mary and Linda were Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter, Holly and Ashby of Brightwood and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd of Madison. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston were afternoon callers. Mrs. Gladys Schlosser, Mrs. Thomas Hensley and Mrs. Gladys Hopkins were Wednesday guests of Mrs. Gayle Robinson in Opal. James Peyton called on Thomas Smoot in Culpeper Sunday afternoon and Mrs. Peyton and children visited her mother, Mrs. Virginia Baker and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Deal of Arlington were weekend guests at “Country Place” with Clifton Naide. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Racer and son, Russell of Washington were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Leake and Donnie. News From Around Sperryville By MRS. B. M. VARNER Rappahannock Nrw* Correspondent Mrs. Walter Stout of Cranford, N.J. is a houseguest of her sister, Mrs. Carroll Quaintance while Dr. Quaintance is a patient in University of Virginia Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sisk of Glen Burnie, Md. were weekend guests of their parents, Mrs. A. W. Sisk and Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Black. The members of the Rappahannock Girl Scouts Service Unit and their Team leaders had a covered dish dinner Friday evening at the Episcopal parish hall in Washington. Earle Wayland remains a patient in the VA Hospital in Martinsburg, W. Va. and members of his family visit him frequently. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wiley of Rixeyville spent Sunday with the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Wiley and family. Mrs. Brown Miller and Mrs. R. E. ThompSen were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser at the Washington Fire Department and Rescue Squad dinner Saturday evening at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Washington News Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Merrill visited her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Reading in Nokesville Sunday. Later in the evening they dined at Holiday Inn in Manassas with friends, Mrs. Margaret Swink and Mrs. Florence Phillips both of Punta Gorda, Fla. and Mrs. Lillian Hutchinson of Chantilly. Wednesday dinner guests of Col. and Mrs. Robert Ingle were Jack Heberle from Costa Rica, Jack Moya from Nicaraguan, Miss Ann Morales and Paul Rusillo both of Washington, D.C. Saturday guests of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Payne, Bill and friends from Kearneysville, West Va. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr., Nflissy, and Stacey of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burke and Jeff. Mr- and Mrs. David G. Welling of Rockville, Md. were Sunday guests of Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Jr. , Mrs. Gilbert Updike was released from Warren Memorial Hospital Friday and is recuperating nicely at home. , Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. W. M. Fletcher were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulkner of Orange. Luncheon guests Tuesday of Stant Weaver were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan and Mrs. George Butler all of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke were Sunday evening' callers of Mrs. Guy Burke. Mrs. Lynn Baines was in 1 Roanoke Friday and Saturday for Virginia State Department of Education with the Science Department f r \ ct Modal S07 Light weight, only 3l/» lbs. • One-hand operation » Light trimming Chores • UL listed, doubleinsulated • Perfect for patio size lawns •pedal Christmas price $14.95 L Si '■ IMHlhii MEED EATER* THE ULTIMATE WEAPON in the war on grasa and weeds She visited Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Wenner in Staunton Friday evening and was a luncheon guest Saturday of another aunt, Mrs. Fletcher Smith, in Roanoke. Truman Keesey, representing the Northwestern Virginia Council of Senior Citizens, attended a meeting of area councils on aging and other senior citizens groups at the Presbyterian College for Religious Education in Richmond, November 30. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley spent from Friday until Monday in Woodbridge visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dwyer. Mr. and Mrs. Weakley, Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer gtnd Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Pfalzgraf of Fairview Beach dined at "The Palms” in Fredericksburg, Monday. Elder , and Mrs. Holly Redmond of Richmond were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins. T. M. Johnston returned home last week from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Weekend guests were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Meade of Charlottesville and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reems and son, Brad of Winchester. Mrs. Johnston stayed in the Reems home during Mr. Johnston’s hospitalization. Mrs. H. S. O’Brien of McLean spent several days with her sister, Mrs. Ruth Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. James Swindler and Mrs. Lee Swindler were Sunday overnight guests of Mrs. Lois Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McLean in Greenville, Tenn. returning home Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland spent the weekend in Reading, Pa. with Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wayland and son. Bo. Mrs. Carson spent several days this week with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A. 0- Craun in Orange. Mrs. Mary Quaintance and fWJDW'®, potato / ( Tsar _ ^ 1 Mile East of Marshall RL 55 Mrs. Carroll Quaintance visited Dr. Quaintance in University of Virginia Hospital Thursday and enroute home visited Mrs. W. W. Sanford in Orange. The Mrs. Quaintances with Mrs. H. B. Wood, Sr. of Woodville were in Charlottesville Sunday visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Heather with Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill spent last Wednesday in Winchester. The Aylors were supper guests Sunday evening of Mrs. Nethers. Mrs. Floyd Menefee was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Menefee and Joyce of Washington. Other guests for the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Udel C. Layton of Charlottesville, and James Menefee of Flint Hill. Sunday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wetzel of Culpeper. BULLOCK'S Quality Cleaners Complete Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service Rugs and Drapes 19 E. Jackson St. Front Royal 635-3055 Thrusters? Sound, Panasonic. Quality --SAVE $40! $219.95 SE-3170 One Year Service Parts and Labor It plays records, brings in FM/AM/FM stereo radio broadcasts, and has a player/recorder for 8-track tapes. It includes Panasonic’s “Thrusters’’ speakers, with a sound that’s turning everyone on. It’s a system that sounds great, does just about everything you could ask, and is surprisingly affordable. Expert Electronics 17A S. Royal Ave. 635-8597 The Panasonic Place for Persona/ Service HORSES FOR SALE V—. 15 2 THOROUGHBRED QUARTER HORSE GELDING 10 years Shown, hunted pony clubed Would also make a nice western pleasure horse Needs an aggressive rider $1250 703668-6185 GENTLE RIDING HORSES lor sale large selection ol Hunter prospects. good Western horses and children's horses Also good used English and Western tack Boarding. breaking and training, professional care Orchard Hill Stable 703-554-8255 (17) GENTLE 16 2 hand bay Rides drives and willing to |ump Suitable lor entire family Excellent stable manners Also quiet 3 year old gray 703-338-7548 (17) HUNTER 16 2 hands, gentle, experienced For lease til March 1 $175-monih Boarding and hauling facilities available 703631 -9720or 703-347-4476 (17) FOR SALE 16 2 Chestnut registered thoroughbred mare by Brooktield. foal just weaned Not rebred Box 32 Lawrencevilie Va 23868(17) Registered Quarter horses, Cedar Run Farm, “Versatility and Disposition", Boarding, breeding, sale, (703) 347 7585. REGISTERED QUARTERHORSES for Christmas and investment We sell quality for English and Western riding Consignments also accepted Cedar Run Farm 703-347-7585 (12-7-31-17) ? V. r BOARDING A TRAINING / PONIES FOR SALE >■ xi_— -- SHOW PONY for sale-just In time tor Christmas Flashy 14 hand Chestnut pony with 4 white socks and blaze face Ready to show local green ponies young gentle and good to work around $1 000 or best otter 703-338 7548 (17) /"“■ \ BOARDING ft TRAINING Casanova Warrenton hum area, Box stalls, good pastures, ring, miles ot trails, $60 month plus grain; Also field hunter for sale. 347 3137. 1? 14 b 21 SMALL PRIVATE STABLE has one opening January 1 Larqe box stalls indoor ring and dressage ring Excellent care provided Instruction and schooling available 703-338-7548 (17) BOARDING: Pasture - Summer. Hay - Winter Stalls, shelter On Historic Landmark 700-acre Estate near Middleburg. S30 and $35 per month Year round. 703-687-6035 Or 687-3201 MISC. EQUINE. JUMPS -cut Ton ■■ O^U.TSIGNS PAINTED VINCCNT WILLEMS 344'lSAI A New BOARDING-TRAINING FACILITY at THE RIVER Located 6 miles west of Rixeyville, Va. 22737 24 stall stable 56' circular rrg indoor hot walker 12ff x 24ff outdoor ring 70“ x 175' indoor arena trails - scenic countrY MORGAN horses for sale Training available for pleasure & fine harness. English & Western pleasure, roadster. Owners: Manager-trainer Col & Mrs. W. M. Kasper 703-937-5431 Ben Qua 12/14 78 pd V Hackney Bros, builders [HbI Complete Horse Facilities Pole Barns • Machinery Sheds Custom Homes • Additions Remodeling GENERAL CONSTRUCTION - (703) 687-5292 After 6 P.M. "You Should See What We Saw" T | MtSC. WANTED WANTED TO BUY: horses and pomes under $350 Vienna, Virginia. 703-938-2538 (17) WANTED. Large jumping saddle and snaffle or bit and bradoon bridle Serviceable, reasonably onced Call 301-874-2662(17) WANTED TO BUY Horses, ponies, colts, saddles, wagons, etc. 703-554-8255 TACK & EQUIPMENT SADDLES ENGLISH 19-inch and 17-mch complete - Double rein bridle - mint condition Call after 6 p m 703-327-6745 (12-7-21-1 7) lee’tf babbler? Sc 3pparrl Established 1963 7 South King Stroet Leesburg. Virginia 703-777-4386 ♦ Tack Repair ♦ Tack ♦Gifts -♦ Equipment ♦ Hiding Apparel ♦ Stable Supplies i 3ARN CONSTRUCTION - INSTRUCTION RIDING LESSONS Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3012 777-3279 HORSESHOEING BILL DAVIS 703-347-4009 t \ HAY FOR SALE WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF HAY and straw tor horses ana cattle Prompt curtious delivers ana deliveries tree or charge i Ou' prices are competitive !thev have to De in these times) To discuss your needs tor hay anc straw n tact Sam Case evenings TO r Vi 8 4441 TWIN OAKS FARM i’i ;Hi 1 ; v: i . V J BARN CONSTRUCTION ^^Mlilliams Co., Inc. specializing in the construction of Complete Custom Horse Facilities BARNS - STABLES - INDOOR ARENAS Remodeling - Custom Homes "Horse barns built by Horsemen" We Service our Product Rt 1 Box 40. Broad Run Va 22014 703-347-3173 ***** THE HUNT COOH^ HOMES • STABLES • BARNS ■ ADDITIONS FENCING 347*1648

^ajjpahatinuck Classified Ads Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock Cdunty with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. RATES: $2.25 for the first 20 words, 10 cents for each additional word. Box numbers, $1.00 additional. - . .1",. \ MISC.FORSAiE >■ ■■■ l , -.. ' , K DISTINCTIVE HANDMADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Herbal patchwork pillows, stuffed birds, dough art and scented ornaments, pomander ball kits and much more. Area's largest selection of herb books. Quality antiques and accessories. FAITH MOUNTAIN HERBS AND ANTIQUES, Sperryville, 9878824. 13d21 CHOOSE AND CUT your own Christmas tree—4-15 ft. Douglas fir, at Washington, Va., 23 miles west of Warrenton on U. S. 211. Follow signs. OPEN ONLY DEC. 16 and 17. __13dl4 1966 VW. Not running. Good body, tires, new shocks, plus many new parts. 364-2645 or 937 4862 eves. 3tfpd VW PARTS, body and mechanical, from '68 '70. 3474997 after 6 p.m. _3tfpdc Choose and Cut Your Own Scotch Pine Christmas Tree Sale—December 16—Vj mile east of Woodville on Route 522. _ 13+pd For Sale: '66 International Travelall. $300. Call 967 8531. _134-pd Hay for sale: Orchard grass SI 40 per bale. Call 987 8913. 13+ 1977 Ford, F 150, 4x4, V 8. PS, PB, AM FV stereo, air conditioning, tinted windows, 41,000 miles $6,100 or reasonable offer 675 3440 or 675 3844 13tf Utility trailer, enclosed type, 4 'x7", $450. Can be seen at B8>B Service, Route 211 across from Hampton Inn. 13+ For Sale: Ben Franklin Stove, pood condition, $125. After 6 p.m., call 937-5284. _13d28 For Sale: 10 week old pigs $45 each. After 6 p.m., Call 937 5284 __13d28 For Sale: Mixed Hay and Timothy Hay. Call 778 2772. __13 -f pd Vegetable and or fruit grower to plan for supplying store(s). Terry Hatch, 987 8005. 13 + WOOD STOVES New Airtight Low Prices Ashley-C-60 $300 Ashley-25 HF $150 Morso, Efel, Heart Mate, Portland, Warner Deliveries & Installation Available Robert Wagg, Nethers 987-8005 13d28 "■ .... > MtSC. FOR SALE .■■■■• .■.■ * FIREPLACE wood and mixed wood for sale. Moody Aylor 987-8215. 13d21 SEASONED and green firewood for sale. 987-8118. _ 13-F SEARS Coldspot frostless, 21 cu. ft. refrigerator-freezer, 2 door with automatic ice maker. Brown. Call 675 3295. h]3 + ‘'vw PARTS, body and mechanical, from '68-'70. 347 4997 after 6 p.m. 3tfpd l Mf SC. WANTED 1 WANTED TO BUY: 1968 or newer VW beetle or Karmann Ghia body with good trans axle, title. Engine condition not important. 347-4997 after 6 p.m. __ 3h WANTED: Outside rearview mirror for 68 VW. 937 4862 eves. 14dl4pd WANTED TO BUY—Solid color room-sized rugs, approximately 9x12, used but in good condition. Also medium sized chest freezer. Call 987 8490 after 6 p.m. weekdays, anytime on weekends. ___14tfpd f HOME AND ^ BUSINESS SERVICES ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings, Tinning and roofing of all kinds. Aluminum gutter and downspout, Roof repair Call Bill Starks, 675-3630, Washington, Va. —_iff Gimlet Ridge Chimney Sweep Member oj Chimney Sitxtp Guild Timothy F. Johnson Fully Insured Bottonvilk Virginia 23610 703-636-2465 12 28 “"Joe Williams’"" General Contractor Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. “Quality” Second To Mono inn 703*635-5903 Old Time Christmas Candy 'Pink Ef White 'Choc Gurndrops 'Peanut Squares Ladies' Thermal Underwear 'Flowered 'Blue 'White Timex Watches *Ladies' *Men’s Cutlery Sets *6-piece 'Stainless Steel §lZ.9t) Christmas Trees and Wreaths Open untfl 9:00 p.m. every nkfit 'til Christmas Open Sundays 10:00 ajn. - 5:00 pjn. Wrangler Insulated Coveralls B'nwn ():• $29.95 ALVIN B. STOKES GENERAL STORE At the Bridge in i-Yon; r,j\ »< HOWEAND 1 BUSINESS SERVICES? WILLIAM E. SISK: Electrical Contractor. New homes, additions, wiring of all kinds, no jobs too small. Call 9878772. Sperryville, Va. Stf PAINTING CONTRACTOR: Quality workmanship and materials. Interior-exterior, local references, reasonable prices. Free estimates. Patrick Crowley. 987-8726. 5tf THURMON WHORTON, Flint Hill—Plumbing, Heating, Electrical work. 24 hour emergency service 675-3607. 5tf EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 9878928. _Stf GORE'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs. P. o. Box 88, Sperryville, Va., 987 8748. ___ Stf We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING £r SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825-8383 Culpeper I LOSTAND FOUND Mising: Male German shepherd, black, tan and white marking, gentle, affectionate pet, name is Bulova, loves to fetch Call Mark Bailey at 675 3360 _17 t Los*: Red tool box, probably on Route 611. It found reward is offered Please call Richard T Hitt, 937 4070 _ _ 17-fLost. Ladies pocketbook, contains valuable papers. Reward offered Lost between Sperryville Exxon and Culpeper. Call Sperryville Exxon 987 8578 or 987 8316. _ 17 + INSTRUCTION Improve yourself. “Drivers ^employed by large) ' trucking companies1 had annual average earnings of about $18,300 In 1974? As gur.r**/ hy "'r J S (Ml >1 “ftittM* Bur V. 3t3rt now to plan tor "a professional career driving a Big Rig" Our private train ing school offers competent instructors modern equip ment and challenging tram mg fields Keep your job and train on part time basis (Sat & Sun j or attend our 3 week full time resident training Call right now tor full information Revco Tractor-Trailer Training Inc HARRISONBURG 703-434-5326 CPM Christmas Sale Wallpaper, in stock single roll $1.50 Vinyl Floor Covering $3.45 yd. Glamour Counter Tops ' ic A .is $34.75 BfiLketibi real do-it-yourself Brick $7.25 pfcg. 302 3. Fast S. < 111 1 \ . . INSTRUCTION * Learn to make pottery on a potter's wheel, lessons by Worden Robinson, Nethers, 987 8625. 18dl4 SITUATIONS ■WANTED WANTED:Full time employment in Rappahannock County. Need $4.50 per hour. Willing to work hard to get it. Call Jim 987-8397. _ 19+ HELP WANTED Experienced line mechanics* for AMC-Jeep, Pontiac GMC truck dealership in Warrenton, Va. New facility lots of work. Come and talk. Call (703) 347-4800 or Metro 5253340. 20+_ SERVICE MANAGER Looking for a move or a move up? Experienced manager needed for Service Department at AMC Jeep, PontiacGMC dealership in Warrenton, Va. Good salary plus incentives, excellent benefits. (703) 347 4800 or Metro 5253340. 20 + RAPPAHANNOCK RAPI DAN MENTAL HEALTH center has an opening for a CETA Eligible The position as van driver janitor requires good driving record and skills m janitorial related functions. Apply to Mary Williams, Virginia Employment Commission, no West Cameron Street, Culpeper, VA. EOE. _20 + narttime help—clean 7 stables and do general stable work, near Sperryville. Mrs. Marsh, pt’One 987 8721 or 987 8172. 20dl4 PERSONAL No hunting or trespassing or Greenfield Farm, violators will be prosecuted. __21 j4 Notice No hunting at Sun nyside Orchards December 27 28, and 29th. Mrs Alice R Wood. _ 21d21 Earn money selling a natural food product which helps people lose weight, feel better and save money. Call 987 8913 2G In loving memory of Charles William Jenkins who died in an auto accident, August 13, 1978 four months ago. Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall. You had a kind word for each And died beloved by all. 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 We miss you. Wife and son 2J 4 pd RENTALS- OFFICES OFFICE SPACE available in "Clopton House". Carpetinq and private bath. $75 month 675 3400. _ 24 tf k Call 675*3349 To Ploco Your Ad RENTALS-HOUSES MODERN COUNTRY COLONIAL home on 5 acre! with open countryside view and swimming pool, 3 to ' bedrooms. Unfurnished Available soon on ilarm- be tween Warrenton and Th« Plains. References required $600 monthly. Option to b'ui available. Contact Rosalyr Smith, Nelson Realty Warrenton, 347-7790. 25t MOUNTAINTOP HOME, spectacular view. 1 bedroom, fully furnished. One farrr between Warrenton and The Plains. Available soon. $40C monthly. References required. Contact Rosatyn Smith, Nelson Realty, Warrenton, 347 7790. :_ 25 ti Tiny Camping Cabin for rent or parttime farm work. Call 987 8913. 25 + WANTED TO RENT Fauquier DemocratRappahannock News staffer looking for apartment, small cottage in country. Prefer close proximity to Warrenton. Call 347-3071 eves. 27tfpd PASTURE - CROPLAND wanted. 100 to 1000 acres. 439 3620. 27d21c - REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ' *■-.. .. -. TWO OR THREE BEDROOM house with bath, near Front Royal. Has two storage buildings, very nice and quiet area. $22,000. 703-635-8067. _29d21c r The Christmas Seal People Thank You... .. .for giving more \ this year, so we can do more to fight lung disease It's a matter of life and breath!\ LUNG Association Your local Jroprrtij (Dffrritiga Confluence of two streams, river bottom land. Old orchard, impressive mt. views and old log & frame dwelling w/bath and modern kit. $64,000. Unique cottage with stone fireplace, exposed beams, deck and patio on 47 acres with nice views, stream, fencing and outbuildings. $110,000. Eileen M. Day Realtor-Broker Washington, Vs. Candy Coombs 675-3485 6753400 Kerry Smithgall 937-5573 RAYT. CANNON CO. REAL ESTATE SINCE 1951 BLACKWATER ACRES FARM-94.8 acres, mostly open, rolling pasture; some flat bottom land, long frontage on Blackwater creek; 5-room, two story, country home, newly remodeled cattle barn and srlo. Located on end of state road$166,000 with large assumable trust at 8% interest. CASTLETON— 33.7 acres woodland with stream, view, paved road, new survey. $50,560. Owner will finance. AMISSVILLE —35 acres with open pasture with stream, view, frontage on Rt 611 $56,000. Owner financing with 7 5$% interest. CULPEPER COUNTY —770 acre farm, mostly open, large barn, 2 silos, 2-story dwelling (poor condition) frdnts on state road and Hazel River. $693,000 with owner financing. CASTLETON —25 acres of rolling land, view, stream, long frontage on paved road. $37,500. Owner will finance. ESTES—28 or 30 acres woodland and open with scattered trees, long rcfad frontage, view. $1700 per acre. Owner will finance BOSTON — 65 wooded acres with long frontage on Blackwater Creek, view, very secluded $81,250 with 29% down. Owner will carry balance. CASTLETON—91.8 acres of woodland, stream, very secluded. $69,000. Owner will finance. MADISON COUNTY —100 acres of steep, wooded mountain land with high elevation. $46,000 with only 15 % down Owner will finance balance. AMISSVILLE, VA. 9374111 Iroy wheeler realty company] |VIRGINIA_REAUSTATE| WARRENTON VIRGINIA 1CITY-SUBURIAW AMD COUNTRY PROPERTY! I ' a, r,‘ «<x*de<l tract will, river front^* rfeilk tVaflSWton, Va. 20’x30’ building suitable for various uses. Beautifully lanlicaped witl^gbli^lrl.Kj*til.*00. Slate Mills - Lovely 3-storv frame house. Circa 1776 with kits of history, needs restoring. Situated on open acres. Owner financing. Excellent buy at $37,900. Hull Mill - 230 acre farm »,i|J frontage on state road. Approximately 100 acres open. Marketable i "nix r ( HO Imi resiorable l..t./frame house, spring house, barn A shed. Springs. Spectacular views end '■ i »•- < >» n.-r will finance at 8 Vi % interest. * * roy Wheeler realty Box 888 Warrenton, Va. 347*7171 Eves. 673-3670 i. - - nvmti i»wt MMaaaHB— SAM O NEAD n EALTY Washington, Va. 22747 987-8709 43 acres, a hunters paradise. Priced to sell at $1000 per acre. 25 acres - excellent building sites. Long rocid frontage, in Amissville area. 90 acre horse or cattle farms. 24 stall barn, 17 room main house, guest house, equipment shed, many extras. Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season '.V . Offerings By Lyne 5.69 acres part wooded, high ground with terrific 360 degree view gently sloping terrain located on black top in clean country surroundings just the place for that nice home you have planned.$24,500 with financing at 8% % to qualified buyer. Attractive cottage 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, attached garage with apartment above, heated greenhouse plus numerous other attractive features including 2 tastefully landscaped acres located off 211 west of Soerrvville. $62,500. 50 acres mountain land with timber, Jeep trail, 2000 feet elevation state road frontage. Only$44,500 financing negotiable. Call 703-987-8588 W.H. Lyne, Realtor Joseph Nordone, Associate 987-8691 REALTOR Roge'’ Atkins, Sates Person 987-8171 — r IN THE PINES, nearly new, well insulated, wood & electric heat. 2 bedrooms, decks, Rappahannock Lakes, $39,000. BEST VIEW in Rappahannock County (?) Mt. top plus road and stream frontage, 34 acres. $49,500. WATER FALLS, Mill Run and road frontage, 18 wooded acres $25,000. NICELY WOODED knoll with south sloping meadow, views! Springs, pondsite. 36 acres, $56,000. INVEST in the Earth while it's still round! MASSIES CORNER, hilltop, 25 rolling acres, open and wooded, breathtaking Mt VIEWS1 Unique1 $51,000. r GIVE A LOT For Christmas! Lakefront - $4,200. PANORAMA REALTY Rappalachian Homes Washington, Va. 937-4388 Messages: 347-1920 Sperryviffe Emporium 987-8640 Open Every Day F.T. Valley - 3 bedroom, full basement brick home just off Rt. 231. 12x29 Living room with carpet and fireplace, two full baths, equipped kitchen, insulated, and electric baseboard heat. 3.8 open acres with separate garage and 20x30 metal sidinq barn. $50,000. 30 wooded acres with frontage on Rt. 522 north of Flint Hill. Tremendous views, numerous building sites, certified survey, and priced to sell at $35,000 with $8000 down and balance financed by owner at 9% for 15 years. 3 bedroom brick and frame home on over 1 acre, nicely secluded with some mountain views and just west of Sperryville. Home includes 12x12 kitchen, living and dining room combination, full bath, and oil heat. Two outbuildings, and garden area. $39,500. Madison Co. - 15.4 wooded acres in nice area at Haywood. Good mountain views, building sites and priced to sell at $20,000. Sperryville - New England style 2 story home set amid large trees and well established shrubs on 2 acres. With 3 bedrooms, home boasts fully equipped kitchen, separate formal dining room, stone fireplace in carpeted living room, 2 full baths and much more. Attached garage offers 4th bedroom and private bath. Porch, patio, and greenhouse.$62,500. Call for details & appointment. 33 acres or orchard and woodland fronting on state road near Flint Hill. This tract offers numerous building sites, views, and owner financing with only 20% down. A good buy at $1300 per acre. ASSOCIATES m ! REALTOR * '30 James Leake 987-8236 John Eubank, Jr. 987-8146 Beverly Atkins 675-3883 Dean Hahn 635-7048 J.M O’Bannon 987-8713 C. K. Barnes 987-8619