Rappahannock News, December 21, 1978

VIRGINIA STATS LIBRARY RICHMOND 19, VA. 23219 c Founded 1877 + 29th YEAR, No. 51 USPS 455580 14 Pages THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1978 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3349 20c Check For Lice Letters went home Tuesday from elementary school principal Graham Spencer, requesting parents to check their children’s heads for pediculosis, more commonly known as lice. The letter indicated that there had been a previous outbreak of lice. Last week. Superintendent William Bloomer acknowledged that school authorities had found two or three cases a month ago but had not sent notice home to any parents but those involved because so few children were infected. He added that the first instances of lice had appeared to be under control. According to public health nurse Frances Thornton, the recent outbreak involves more than a dozen children at the elementary school and a few students at the high school. She emphasized that lice are in no way related to dirt or unsanitary conditions. "It’s just like catching a cold from someone," she said. Mrs. Thornton explained that actual contact was required to spread lice. This can occur when a child uses a friend’s comb, wears a friend's jacket or sits next to a buddy with shoulders touching. Within the family, lice can travel from one person to another on bedclothes, towels or pillows—even on the backs of sofas or chairs. Once lice are discovered, a child must stay out of school until treatment is started, according to Mrs. Thornton. She stressed the advice included in Spencer's letter to parent’s: —inspect children's heads —if evidence of lice is found, consult a physician —wash all clothing and bedding in hot water with soap to destroy lice eggs and prevent reinfestation. Dry cleaning, if necessary for coats and bedclothing, will also destroy eggs. According to Mrs. Thornton, kwell is an excellent treatment for lice. It is available by prescription and can be obtained from the Rappafttnnock Clinic. Earlier this year, Fauquier County school children were plagued with lice and Mrs. Thornton reported that Orange County schools are currently dealing with an outbreak of the pests. "So we’re not unique," she concluded. Deer Kill Up With over two weeks left in deer season, the number of animals harvested in the county is ahead of last year's tally, according to Rappahannock game warden Jim Bankston. Bankston reported that over 200 deer had been killed as of last week compared to the 250 animals shot last year during the entire season in Rappahannock. Hunters have bagged five bears and five bobcats to date. Last year, said Bankston, only two bears were killed during hunting season. Game is plentiful this year, Bankston explained, because the acorn and nut crops have been particularly heavy for the past two years providing plenty of feed. Wild life is coming down out of the mountains to eat in orchards because nuts and acorns are in short supply this winter in the higher elevations. Bankston added that the winter would be hard for wild animals if there was much snow fall. According to the game warden, there has been only one hunting accident in Rappahannock this season. That came on November 25 when Jerry Lee Jenkins was shot in an accident near Flint Hill. Dear season will be open until January 5. Either sex may be killed during the last three days as long as the hunter dbes not exceed the two deer limit >«•%**• rivi'i i rapnni- Miin-nin«>M SANTA CLAUS CAME TO TOWN at the Rappahannock Library last Thursday with a sack of toys that never emptied, despite the gifts that were handed out fa over 125 youngsters and their parents. Trey Dalton, son of Eric and Delores Dalton ot Flint Hill, decided that he wasn’t satisfied with a book and tried to trade it for Santa’s beard. Planners Agree On Ordinance Revisions Permit Proposed For Commercial Recreation B> DAPHNE HITCHLNSON Kappahannork V*w* Staff % rit«*r At a special meeting held Thursday, December 14, the Rappahannock Planning Commission thrashed out revisions to zoning ordinance amendments adopted in September and agreed to propose a joint public hearing on the changes to the Board of Supervisors. The amendments that allow outdoor commercial recreation as a matter of right in conservation districts have sparked a suit from the Rappahannock Chapter of the lzaak Walton League and opposition from the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. Critics have charged that the recent changes in the county's zoning ordinance will open up slopes over 14 per cent to commercial exploitation. On Thursday, Planner Newbill Miller proposed that recreation allowed by right in a conservation-recreation district be limited to "outdoor, non-com mercial recreation.” Miller suggested that all other recreational land uses on property zoned conservation be allowed with a special use permit issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals. In order for the revisions to have no detrimental effect on the building permit issued to the Rappahannock Ski Corporation for its gravity slide. Miller proposed that land located in a business or commercial district (B-2) be omitted from the requirement for a special use permit for commercial recreation. (The ski area's property in Harris Hollow is zoned B-2. The Planners proposed no change- to the portion of the amendments that allows commercial recreation by right in a B-2 District.) The amendments adopted in September state that the BZA "shall consider, find and report" regarding specified criteria before issuing a special use permit. Miller suggested that "find and report" be deleted. < Leaving this section as it currently stands will “open every case we consider to a law suit” since the county doesn't have a staff of experts qualified to "find and report". Miller maintained. He described the September amendments' stipulation that all land over 14 per cent has to comply with provisions for a conservation district no matter how the property is zoned as "a very important phrase" and suggested that it also be highlighted in the zoning ordinance's general statement. Planner Pete Luke added a final proposal: that the name "conservation-recreation district" be changed back to its original title of "conservation district." "That should satisfy tverybody." said Miller in •eference to the proposed -evisions to the zoning orlinance amendments. "It ihouldn’t effect the ski area jecause they’re already zoned B-2 and it should satisfy the people who don’t want :ommercia! activity in a :onservation zone without a special use permit." Luke agreed that most of the "bellyaching" he heard regarding the recently adopted amendments was because there was no chance for a hearing on commercial recreation in a conservation district. "And it hasn’t been just RLEP members talking to me," noted Miller. The revisions worked out by the Planners "make a whole lot of sense," commented Supervisor Dick Latham. "I just wonder if it's urgent enough to go on and (Continued on Page 3) Village Concept Sparks Argument By L) VPHNK HITCH INSON RatHtahnnnnrk Staff ^ ri|*-r Disagreement on whether the county should adopt a “village concept" of encouraging higher density development around existing population centers highlighted an informal meeting between members of the Rappahannock Planning Commission and staff from Discovers Home Built On State Property Charles Easton of Flint Hill got a lot more than he bargained for at Thursday’s meeting of the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals. Easton applied for a variance to the zoning ordinance requirements on setback for a shed he’d built on his property directly across from the Willis Chapel Church on Route 522. Instead of a variance, Easton got an unwelcomed surprise. He learned that his house and two feet of the new shed sit on state property—land that Easton thought belonged to him. Easton’s application described his lot as 63 feet wide. "What you own is 28 feet across, according to the high way department," announced BZA member Pete Estes. Easton's lot lies between Route 522 and the old turnpike road. Welfare Approves Extra Help For Alcoholics In a step to improve the odds on alcoholic treatment programs achieving success, the Rappahannock Welfare Board approved a maximum $25 per month personal care allowance under the county's general relief plan for persons undergoing institutional treatment for alcoholism. At the December 15 board meeting, social services director Elizabeth Buntin explained that the cost of the actual treatment for welfare clients is paid with Title 20 federal funds. She added, however, that Title 20 doesn’t provide money for personal needs to indigents undergoing alcoholic treatment. Alcoholics receiving treatment need to maintain their self-respect, she said, and would be helped by an allowance for such items as razor blades, cigarettes, cokes—“all the things they need to do so they can be like everybody else. "We’d also like to provide maintenance for two months' after they come out of treatment for alcoholism." Mrs. Buntin continued. “If they have no money for room and board at some decent place, they often slip back” into drinking, she said. However, Mrs. Buntin noted that maintenance payments were not possible under the general relief program, according to the state welfare office. She explained that it would be necessary to provide for institutional care under general relief in order to allow for a personal care allowance but she added that it would be highly unlikely that the county would actually have to pay for treatment since all the half-way houses and alcoholic treatment facilities used for Rappahannock welfare clients were covered under Title 20. Helping Themselves Welfare worker Juanita Miko assured the board members that the welfare department was not going to end up paying all alcoholics with county funds through general relief. “They must be in a treatment center where they are doing something for Closed For The Holidays Rappahannock Public Schools—dismissed at 2 p.m. on Thursday. December 21, classes resume Tuesday, January 2. County offices—closed Monday. December 25 State offices—closed Monday, December 25. Rappahannock National Bank, Farmers and Merchants Bank — closed Monday, December 25. Most stores and businesses—closed Monday, December 25. Rappahannock News —closed Monday, December 25. themselves” in order to qualify for the personal allowance, she emphasized. In addition. Mrs. Buntin noted that checks would be made out in the name of a supervisory person at the (Continued on Page 8) Estes explained that the Highway department tell heir to the old turnpike when it ceased to be maintained by the private company that had managed the toll route years ago. Instead of Easton owning to the center line of the road as is the case with most county roads taken into the state system, the Commonwealth of Virginia holds title to all of the turnpike land. Estes said. "Something's not making sense," interjected James Costello, a friend who had accompanied Easton to the BZA meeting. "There are seven houses built partly on that land all the way up the mountain (to Chester Gap)." "It's not the first time that somebody's built on land that doesn't belong to them." chairman Josef Gardiner remarked. Shouldn’t Pay Taxes "You shouldn't be paying laves on that property either because it's deeded to the state." added Fstes. Returning to the variance application before the BZA. zoning administrator Evan McNear reported that Easton didn't have enough property on which to build his shed and still meet setback requirements. “Right now. I found out 1 don't have enough land to do anything with,” said the disgruntled applicant. "I suggest you check with the highway department in Richmond." Estes advised, adding that there just might be a "quick claim deed" in Easton’s name on file somewhere. Easton told the BZA that he'd paid $250 for a certified survey on the property and that he had title insurance from the Veteran’s Administration. (Continued on Page 7) the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission held in executive director John Capelle's Culpeper office last Friday, December 15. In reviewing the direction that PD-9 staff will follow as Rappahannock’s comprehensive plan is developed, Capelle proposed that background research compromise between describing the whole county in broad, general terms —mentioning that the villages exist—and talking about nothing but the villages. "We’re not advocating growth around the villages at this point," he explained, asking the Planners if they wanted the kind of detailed description of villages included in Culpeper County's comprehensive plan. PD-9 staff member David Marshall showed the Planners an example of the work done for Culpeper. He noted that village maps for a mile radius from the village center included overlays giving existing land use and zoning, soils and slopes. The maps in conjunction with text provide information on the history, number of houses, soils, forest cover and development limitations. RAPPAHANNOCK S NEW CLERK’S OFFICE was opened for business on Monday with a festive holiday wreath decorating the door. “Together," said Marshall, “the maps give the county a pretty good idea of which villages will accomodate more growth and where (that growth can take place)." He added that the text and maps had been taken to each village in Culpeper for a public hearing to determine which communities wanted added growth. Legal Foundation For Decisions He maintained that the procedure followed in Culpeper gives county government "better insight" on where it might want to have growth occur by providing a good basis for decisions on where to channel development. He added that Culpeper’s approach also established "a good legal foundation" if the county is ever challenged on its attempts to direct growth. "You talk about what they want," replied Planner Newbill Miller, in regard to the procedure of taking the village studies around to all Culpeper communities for public hearings and ap(Continued on Page 5) Anyone For Exploring? Rappahannock's Boy Scout program is looking for adult volunteers and teenagers who are interested in becoming involved in Explorers. Set up for young men and women from ninth grade and up. exploring focuses on outdoor learning and recreational activities that include backpacking, camping, hiking and skiing, social activities and service projects. Adults who would like to serve as advisors or teenagers interested in becoming members of an Explorer Post can contact William “Yogi" Bear at 675-3495 for additional information. Winter Begins Winter begins officially at 12:21 a.m. on Friday, December 22, when the center of the sun moves directly above the Tropic of Capricorn. December 22 is also the day of the year with the shortest period of sunlight.

Christmas *»ffk Eve Service Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion services will be conducted at the Washington Unit^i Methodist Church at 6 4K)m. and at the Sperryville United Methodist Church at 8:00 p.m. These services of carols and scripture readings will be highlighted by the 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. 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 fiappaliamturk Xami Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $6.00 Elsewhere in the U S. per year $7.50 Outside the U S. per year $6.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE It'ecli Inclosed NAME __ ADDRESS CITY_ js second class rr>a'' ar the Post Office m Washington V.t T»««• «.»i pan.tnniKh News >s published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street W.»"ei-n«Va t)y The Wdf'erM.rn Pnnt'nq and Publishing Co PO Bo* 631 W.i'»emun V.i 2: ’ % STATE _ZIP Stepping up to say thanks for your goodwill and patronage. We get a boot out of serving you. Have a merry2 GUYAN DISCOUNT SHOES 214 E Main St., Front Royal tlfith glad thoughts of of Christmas in our hearts, we wish one and all the best of this beautiful, bountiful time. Warm thanks. BALDWINS GROCER Y Washington, Va. SPACE EXPLORATION Ha|>|w(hnrm<H-k Nfw« 1‘hoioDjtfthnr Hiili4iin>w»n YOUNGSTERS IN MS. TUCKER'S FIFTH GRADE 4-H CLUB hammed it for the camera as they displayed the holly decorations they made this week as a club Christmas project. 4-H’ERS IN MR. SEALOCK’S FIFTH GRADE made Christmas decorations to take home as\art of their class project. MRS. BAUMGARDNER'S FOURTH GRADERS joined the rest of the elementary school’s 4-H clubs in making centerpieces of holly and evergreens to decorate their homes for Christmas. Tuition Delay Allowed To help students with the financial burdens that the holiday season often brings, Lord Fairfax Community College has adopted a delayed tuition plan for the winter quarter. Through the plan, a student may register for classes and not be required to pay until January 2, 1979. Blessings at Christmas Let Peace encircle the world and all men walk hand in hand. a We raise our voice in thanks. 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Christmas Living Nativity The United Methodists of 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. Hope Hill Hope Hill Baptist Church will present their Christmas program Friday, Dec. 22 at 7:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Candy and oranges will be given after the program. Thorton’s Gap The Sunday School of Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church will present their Christmas program, Sunday evening, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Included in the program will be the play, ’’Kay’s Christmas Vision” and the Nativity scene and scripture reading, recitations and congregational singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Reynolds There will be a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Sunday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville. Regular services will be at 11 a.m. with special Christmas selections by the children. Trinity Episcopal Church Sun., Dec. - 24, 11:00—Morning Prayer and Sermon. 11:00 p.m.—Traditional Christmas Eve Communion Service. Sun.. Dec. 31, 11:00—Morning Prayer and Sermon. For reservations and information Fairfax ( itv 273-2424 Kenton Herndon 620-2811 CARUSO’S \ IS NOW ACCEPTING / RESERVATIONS FOR NEW TEAR’S EVE TWO PLANS AT BOTH LOCATIONS EARLY DINING ! 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Education Plan Approved By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock Vm Suff Writer On December 12, the Rappahannock School Board adopted its six year special education plan and approved application for $12,150 in federal money to fund next year’s program. The anticipated special education budget also calls for $1,000 in local and state revenues for supplies and other capital outlay. The projected budget is an increase of $3,150 over the amount included in the current budget. In explaining the special education plan, assistant superintendent Rob McDaniel noted that the educational diagnostician shared part-time with Fauquier schools this year would not be funded with federal money for the coming school year. This expenditure did not appear in Rappahannock’s 1978-79 budget since salary for the position—approximately $5,200—was funneled from Washington to Fauquier under the Title 6B federal program, according to McDaniel. He told the Board members that the duties of the educational diagnostician would be assumed by a school psychologist. McDaniel noted that the special education plan called for two new positions: one teacher at the high school for both learning disabled and educable mentally retarded students and an aide. He reported that enrollment in Rappahannock’s special education programs had increased from 19 last year to 89 in December 1978. “Why do we have so many more students now than we did before?" asked Board member Arthlinda Quaintance. Mandated Programs Referring to federal and state law that mandates a ‘‘free and appropriate" education for all handicapped children, McDaniel said that the school system was required to provide a program for these students once they were diagnosed. 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Erring on any one of these details could ruin your sleeping habits and your Financial position. Honestly, it pays to sell your home through a local REALTOR. It's his fulltime business to keep on top of these details. He's alert to every step of the transaction, knows how to make the necessary arrangements, and follow through on details. He knows how important it is to protect all parties against misunderstandings and the importance of all agreements being in writing. 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. education) position at the high school," he said. If the funding application for an EMR-LD teacher and aide is approved, 17-year-olds now attending classes at the elementary school can move up to the high school where they will be with their peers and caft be mainstreamed into regular physical education and shop classes, according to McDaniel. “I’d like to point out that this will also require an additional room at the high school,” he continued, adding that space was not figured into the funding application. (According to previous reports from the administration, every room at the high school is currently being used during every class period in the school day.) Board member Alan Stokes questioned the position of special services coordinator included in the six-year plan for 1980-’81. Coordination and supervision of special education, required to ensure that all state and federal guidelines and procedures are followed, is now being handled by McDaniel with assistance from Cheryl Ritchie, assistant principal at the elementary school, according to Superintendent William Bloomer. “The burden of proof is on us if someone comes back later with a complaint," said Bloomer in justifying the extra attention given to special education. He said that McDaniel was kept busy following the step-by-step procedures mandated byRichmond and Washington and didn’t have adequate time to spend on programs for normal students. Bloomer added that Rappahannock must also soon start identifying and implementing a program for gifted and talented youngsters. “Is anything being done for the poor average ones?" asked Stokes. "Not enough.” interjected Mrs. Quaintance. Bloomer maintained that the additional personnel requested for the coming two years would give McDaniel more time to spend on regular education. ‘‘What happens if the funding stops?” asked Board member Walter Masterson. in reference to federal and state aid for special education programs. Bloomer answered that all equipment will become property of the school system. “If we're still required to provide services and state and federal funding stops, they'll say ‘you pick it up,' Bloomer said. As justification for the two special education positions requested for the coming year, Bloomer maintained that they were required for the administration to be effective in the total school system. "We need some administrative help to see that procedures are followed or we’ll be spending all our time on the ten per cent at the top and the ten per cent at the bottom," he said, noting that the new positions for the 1979-80 school year had been included and approved in last year's special education sixyear plan. No Choice "Are we ready to adopt?" asked Mrs. Massie. "Well, we don't have any choice, do we?" replied Mrs. Quaintance, stating her opposition to spending large sums of money for special education children who wouldn't really derive much benefit from the services while children in regular programs weren't receiving adequate attention. Mrs. Massie agreed that, under mandates from the state, the school board didn't May your holidays be a / model of good fortune and happiness. Special thanks to all our friends. Piedmont Chevrolet, Inc. Main St., Culpeper have any option but to approve the special education plan. She added, however, that the school board had adopted similar programs in the past "providing that funds are available." Whether the funds are there or not, the state department of education is “still going to hold our feet to the fire to provide services,” Bloomer stated. McDaniel noted that the school system may soon be called upon to provide even more services since there are currently at least two preschool handicapped children in homebound instruction for whom Rappahannock currently offers no adequate programs. “We all have a great deal of difficulty living with the law for a free and appropriate education for all children from two to 21,” said Mrs. Massie. She added that, in her opinion, a lot of responsibilities were being pushed off on public education which could be better handled by public health or welfare departments. She acknowledged that services are needed for special education students but maintained that average and above-average children were being short-changed. "We’re not doing an adequate job of being all things to all people,” she concluded as the Board voted unanimously to approve the special education plan. McDaniel later provided a break down on the 89 youngsters enrolled in special education programs as of December 1978: —18 learning disabled students, the majority of above-average or average ability and intelligence. — Nine developmentally delayed pre-schoolers receiving homebound instruction with the aim of preparing them for a regular educational program by the time they begin school. — 20 mentally retarded students. — two emotionally disturbed students attending special classes at the Piedmont regional school. —44 speech impaired students, the majority with average to above-average intelligence and ability. Noting that this year is the first year that Rappahannock has offered speech therapy classes, McDaniel said the number enrolled was subject to go up drastically as paper work and program assignment completed on children who have been tested and diagnosed. Vocational Plan With little comment and no debate, the school board unanimously approved the six-year vocational education plan. According to Bloomer, the administration will rotate the purchase of vocational training equipment in line with the school board’s suggestion, buying a few pieces each year so as to maintain that budget item at approximately the same amount per year. Bloomer noted that the only major difference in the new vocational plan and the plan approved last year was the amount allotted for instructional supplies. This year's higher allocation, he said, is based on the exact figures of what was actually spent. He added that some of the current materials had been purchased with student fees, provoking questions from parents as to whether this practice should be followed. “Some teachers have been using money out of their own pockets (for class materials),” interjected Aline Johnson, a member of the committee that prepared the vocational education plan. In motioning that the plan be approved. Mrs. Quaintance stated that she didn't mind spending money for something that will help." Boys Basketball Season Opens The boy’s basketball season at the local high school has begun and the first home game will be Tuesday night, December 19, against Montevideo. The JV contest begins at 6:30 with the Varsity team playing at 8:00 p.m. During the girl’s season spectators attending home games were courteous and for the most part followed the Skyline District Regulations posted in the gymnasium. Some students had to be reminded several times that spectators are to remain in the gymnasium and seated during game time. Anyone who feels he or she cannot abide by this or any other Skyline District Regulation is kindly asked not to attend any of the games. These regulations have been established for the benefit of everyone concerned and your cooperation is necessary and appreciated. Gym Seating Capacity The public must realize that the capacity of the gymnasium is such that a maximum of four hundred (400) spectators may be accommodated. Since all spectators must be seated during gametime, this does not permit more spectators to enter than available seats. When the seating capacity has been realized only those spectators with a presale ticket or a Skyline District Pass will be admitted. Please note that the schedule listed below has two changes which may or may not have been reflected on the Pepsi schedule cards and posters. Those games which have been rescheduled are denoted by an asterisk. Dec . 21 Jan. 3 Jan. 5 Jan. 9 Jan. 12 Jan.16 Jan. 19 •Jan.20 •Jan.24 Jan 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb.13 Thurs Wed Fri. Tues Fri. Tues Fri. Sat Wed Fri Tues Fri. Tues Fri. Tues Clarke Co. Page Stonewall Jackson William Monroe Strasburg Cent ral Madison Madison luray Elkton Montevideo Page Stonewall Jackson William Monroe Strasburg Home Away Away Home Home Home Away Home Home Home Away Home Home Away Away Adult Rec Postponed There will be no Rappahannock Athletic Association meeting for adult recreation at the high school on either Thursday, December 21, or Saturday, December 23. The regular schedule will be resumed on Thursday, December 28. Building? •Paint •Lumber § •Milwork ^ •Hardware" Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY WaiTenton Bidding Material Co., Inc. on the By-Pm Warranto 347-1400 Ordinance Revisions (Continued from Page 1) do now instead of waiting until we finish the revisions to the zoning and subdivision ordinances," he added. The Planners indicated that they didn’t wish to postpone action on the amendment revisions and Luke, who also serves as chairman of the Rappahannock Supervisors, suggested a joint public hearing between the Planners and the Board. Planner Dave Fannon expressed reservations about "amending amendments" that “may be declared illegal anyway as a result of the Izaak Walton League suit.” “We talked about this for months before there was any inkling of a suit,” said Luke, adding that there was “no way in the world" that the amendments were going to be declared illegal. "There was no way in the world that a judge was going to find for the BZA either," Fannon countered, in apparent reference to Judge Carlton Penn's decision that the BZA had authority to consider a special use permit for the ski area. “You never can tell how a judge is going to rule." (The Rappahannock Ski Corporation filed suit several months ago seeking a review and reversal of the BZA's action in denying a special use permit application for a gravity slide, skiing, swimming and tennis on the ski area's Harris Hollow property. The Supervisors, granted leave to intervene in the case, maintained that the BZA exceeded its authority in considering the permit application. The suit was dropped after the Supervisors issued a building permit to the ski area and then adopted the zoning ordinance amendments in September which allow all the uses in the application denied by the BZA as a matter of right in both business-commercial and conservation districts.) Luke maintained that the Planners weren't "running scared" from the 1/aak Walton League suit. "We have to take the action that we think is necessary," he said. Luke added that there was a “business interest" involved that has “cause for action too” as a result of “harrassment suits." “The amendments didn't really sit right," he continued. "We all know that...We’re trying to make corrections." “Refining the amendments will be a heck of a good stroke for the zoning and subdivision ordinances of Rappahannock County." said Miller. He explained that it wouldn't be necessary to rescind the amendments in a special public hearing, that this action would automatically occur upon adoption of the revisions. After reviewing the proposals for a second time. Miller said he was bothered by the stipulation that all other recreational land uses, except non-commercial, will be allowed in a conservation district with a special use permit. "What is recreational land use? Does that include a hotel?" he asked. "To me. recreational land use doesn't include buildings." Dave Fannon responded that he thought a hotel in connection with a resort area would be allowed with a special use permit under the proposed revisions to the ordinance amendments. "But that could be done on land under 14 per cent slope by right." countered Miller, asking again if buildings qualified as a "land use." He emphasized that he was concerned with clarifying the county’s intent since recreation wasn’t defined in the zoning ordinance. “Recreation is all the fun kinds of things (like) playing games," Luke replied, adding that everybody understood what recreation meant. As further clarification, he suggested that the phrase “to promote profit or non-profit recreational activities" be deleted from the conservation district's statement of purpose in addition to taking out recreation from the district's title In a final remark. Miller maintained that the amendments approved in September had actually tightened the county’s zoning ordinance while the proposed revisions improved it further yet. "It’s not perfect and by God. it never will be." he concluded. The Planners will formally consider the proposed revisions at their meeting on December 20 and set a date for a public hearing — possibly a joint session with the Supervisors—at that time. + + -e + The supreme purpose of history is a better world. ^Jhat magical Christmas feeling^ y And warm, lasting glow, ^ ) Come from thanking the friends, We're so happy to know! e re so L & 'T: inii T 205 E. Main St. Front Royal Our wish is simple and sincere. May the holiday bring gladness to you all. Thanks to everyone. MARTIN FURNITURE CO. Culpeper, l/a. Friends are a wonderful part of Christmas, so we want to say thanks for our congenial and warm relationship. May it continue to flower long after Christmas. Rappahannock National Bank Washington, Virginia

^ajjpaliannockKfui^: 1*77 TMMtdEvtryTWtdRY ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL SARAH C. LATHAM Publishar 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 S6.00« 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. $3 each Offic«: Rappahannock Nows Bldg.. Washington. Va. 22747 Hour* : * 30 am to 5 JO pm . Mon Fn PutoMshsd by Warranton Printing fr Publishing Company. Inc. And It Came To Pass... And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn sou, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock bv night. And, lo. the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them. Fear not; for, behold, 1 bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. ,And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth; peace, good will toward men.—The Gospel according to St. Luke. From The Staff of The RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS Arthur W. Arundel Publisher Sarah C. Latham Barbara Burke Daphne Hutchinson John T. Toler David C. Lyne Judith Burke And Our Correspondents Yes, There Is A Santa < !his famous editorial first appeared in the New York Sun, September 21. 18971. We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: I tear hdttor: I am h years old Some of my little friends sas there is no Santa Claus. Papa says "If yoiPsee it in /he Sun it's so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus'.' Virginta O'Hanlon I 15 West 95th Street Virginia, your little friends are wrong They have been allected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. I hey think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared wifh the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes. Virginia, there is a Santa C laus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Max! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no |K»etry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. I he eternal light with which childhood (ills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not. but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah. Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Eagle Count Planned The first attempt at a nationwide bald eagle count will take place during the last three weeks of January 1979, according to information received from the National Wildlife Federation. The survey, which is currently planned as an annual event, is to be conducted by the Raptor Information Center of the National Wildlife Federation. William S. Clark, Director of the Raptor Information Center, said that, "the January period was chosen because eagle movements are at a minimum at that time of year." Elton Fawks, of East Moline, III., an NWF consultant who has conducted eagle surveys in the Mississippi Valley for many years, will be cooperating in this nationwide effort. Because eagles are plentiful and not threatened in Alaska, and not found in Hawaii, the survey will be confined to the "lower 48" states. "We need a more accurate estimate of the number and distribution of wintering bald eagles in the 48 contiguous states." said Thomas L. Kimball. NWF Executive Vice President. “The midwinter census will provide valuable information on total numbers and age ratios, and will identify important wintering locations. In the past, this data has been partly conjectural due to incomplete coverage of all potential wintering habitat." In that regard the NWF is requesting bird clubs, other outdoor groups and both state and federal agencies to assist in the project. For further information and details, contact the Raptor Information Center. National Wildlife Federation. 1412 16th Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20036 or call 703-790-4264. —Marshall Hawkins-for The Rappahannock News PLEASANT WEATHER this Sunday made the Rappahannock Hunt's regular day out foxhunting all the more enjoyable. A large field participated in the hunt, which left from the Double Gate on Rt. 522 near Sperryville. •w* Mistletoe Isn t Just For Christmas Kissing To most people, mistletoe means an excuse to steal a kiss at Christmas time. But that's just one of many traditions that have been associated with this curious, parasitic plant. According to the current issue of National Wildlife magazine, "for centuries, people all over the world have considered mistletoe to be a charm against disease, witchcraft and infertility." Mistletoe superstitions probably came about because of the unusual and rather eerie way in which the plant grows. Mistletoe flourishes in clumps on the trunks and branches of various hardwood trees, where it robs its host tree of water and nutrients. Often, the host tree is so weakened that it dies. But since mistletoe can produce its own food when necessary, the parasite remains green and moist. Because they were unable to explain how mistletoe grew, ancient civilizations believed the pl^nt had supernatural 'powers. Peasants in both England and Japan believed that barren women would be able to conceive after eating mistletoe. I he Walos of Africa attached mistletoe leaves to their bodies, confident that they would then be protected from injury. The Swedes carved sword handles from mistletoe branches to ward off witches, while other Europeans wore mistletoe corsages to guarantee a successful hunt. Mistletoe is not a very tasty plant. In fact, although there are more than a thousand varieties throughout the world, only one animal—the tiny Australian mistletoe bird—relies solely on mistletoe for food. But medical history reveals that despite its taste, mistletoe was often fed to ailing patients by physicians who thought it had curative powers. French physicians used mistletoe as an antidote for poisons. And one 17th century British physician observed that the plant is "good for the grief of itch, sores, toothache, and the biting of mad dogs and venemous beasts." Even as late as the midI700’s. National Wildlife reports, many European medical authorities thought mistletoe would cure epilepsy. Since mistletoe attaches itself so firmly to a tree that it cannot be blown down, they reasoned, an epileptic could not fall down if he consumed the plant regularly. The Little Fox As it was thought that mistletoe possessed magical powers, it's not surprising that the plant was long forbidden in Christian churches. It was thought to be tainted with heathenism. But the Druids—the woodsy priests of the ancient Celts—considered mistletoe to be a warm refuge for the woodland spirits during the cold weather. They gathered and hung the plant throughout their dwellings. This primeval practice may be the origin of the western tradition of decorating homes Rappahannock \fv*» |*h>>t<> IUphne Hutchinwin WHAT ELSE IS HIDING AWAY UP THERE? Clerk Diane Bruce and deputy clerk trainee Karen Bear didn't wear their Sunday best to work last week. A wise move as they faced the herculean task of sifting through the packing away records—and dust—accumulated for over a hundred years. On Friday and Saturday, the boxes, crates and office equipment were moved to the new clerk's office next door to the court house. with greenery at Christmas time. Centuries ago, on the sixth day of a new moon, a whiterobed priest armed with a golden sickle could be seen harvesting mistletoe. The Druids believed the plant was too sacred to be collected by just anyone. Tradition^ change, of course, ana \oday anyone willing to venture out into the woods can gather mistletoe with a pair of pruning shears. But some traditions change very little. A kiss under the Lette TheJ EJobcai Killings Protested To the editor: 1 was disheartened upon noting in a recent issue of the Rappahannock News, a photo of a hunter and his ill fated trophy, a dead bobcat. Apparently you feel the killing of such animals is a commendable act worthy of notice to your readers. 1 commend neither the hunter nor the publisher. Bobcats are shy reclusive animals who prefer to live quietly, avoiding trouble whenever possible. Despite an occasional raid on a henhouse, they occupy an important ecological niche as predators of mice and other small rodents. Unfortunately because of the predations and encroachment of man — li Vm» I'hiHo l>n|4ui« lliiii-hiii-tui DELEGATE GEORGE BEARD WAS AT THE RAPPAHANNOCK COURT HOUSE on December 12 and discussed issues with Truman Keesey (right) and Supervisor chairman Pete Luke (second from right). Apparently, the overwhelming majority of county citizens have no pressing concerns on state government as only Sheriff W. A. Buntin and Washington lawyer David Konick, in addition to Luke and Keesey, showed up to talk with Beard. mistletoe dates all the waj back to Norse mythology, which dedicated mistletoe tc the Goddess of Love. Emergency Numbers The telephone numbers for emergency service in Rappahannock County are: Washington 82S-6655 Chester Gap 635-5482 they occupy less than half of their former range. It is discouraging to find at a time when many animal species face extinction, that the killing of unusual animals such as bobcats is still sanctioned under law. This coupled with the publishing of material which by implication congratulates the successful hunter would seem to bode ill for the continued survival of these animals. Flint Hill Amissville Castleton Sperry v II le 825-6655 825-8888 825-2222 987-8787 rs to Editor JERRY W MARTIN M. D. Thanks To the editor, I'd like to thank the Boy Scouts making the garlands that add such a festive holiday touch to the streets of Washington. They deserve the appreciation of the community. A friend Officers Plan Ball The Northern Virginia chapter of the Retired Officers Association will hold its annual Christmas ball Dec. 21 at the Fort Myer Officers Open Mess. Cocktails will he served at 7, followed by dinner and dancing. All association members and all officers of the seven uniformed services eligible tor membership are invited to call Major Al Wright, 256-0793,

Village Concept Draft Plan Expected By January 1980 (Continued from Page 1) proval. “Unfortunately, what they (the people) want la not really what we're going to be able to do.” Pointing to the maps of Jeffersonton displayed by Marshall, Miller said “To me. this will lead to high density development around the villages and it will just mushroom right out into the rest of the county. A detailed study like this will be a blueprint for developers. It will lead to high intensity development and that’s going to need public water and sewer.” “I don’t necessarily agree,” Planner Pete Luke replied. He argued that public water and sewer could be avoided by keeping minimum lot size around the villages to five acres—enough for a well with septic field and replacement field. "If we want to preserve open spaces for agriculture, we’ll have to develop around the villages,” Luke maintained. “That’s why we’ve got them.” By allowing open land to be cut up into lots—even large lots of 25 or 50 acres—all of the county will eventually be subdivided, Luke insisted. Then, viewed from the air, Rappahannock will be a “hodgepodge of telephone lines and electric wires” with roads crisscrossing over all. To avoid further proliferation and maintenance costs for secondary roads, Luke suggested allowing "a little bit smaller lot lize” around villages. “The laws are going to have to change” before open spaces can be preserved by channeling high density development around villages, interjected Planner Walter Masterson. He predicted an end to agriculture in Rappahannock if the majority of local expenses for education, welfare and administration continued to be paid by farmers. Luke remarked that the people buying 25 and 50-acre tracts in the county were not farmers. Not Tax Drains "They’re not tax drains on the county either.” Miller countered, adding that he believed a study would show that large lot owners produced a tax surplus, paying more than the cost of services provided them. “We talk about saving open spaces but it’s just talk,” Miller continued. "There’s no way to legislate open spaces...You can’t just develop around the villages and leave the rest of the county in open space. The courts won't allow you to do that." The policy that the county 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." Refreshments will be served and following the program, those who wish will go caroling around the village. The topic for the Sunday morning 11 o’clock worship is "The Day Before Christmas." Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Rappahannock Tack Shop Hint Hill now follows—allowing liveacre subdivisions away from the village centers if the developer provides streets and roads—is not “energy conserving,” according ‘ to Luke. “Take the provision for streets and roads out of Rappahannock’s ordinances and you’ll see the population here triple in size almost overnight,” Miller argued. PD-9 staffer Marshall interrupted to explain to the Planners that the purpose of Culpeper’s village study was to Identify growth capabilities, not to channel growth to any particular area or to implement the village concept. Adoption of the village concept, said Planning Commission chairman H. S. Barksdale, would mean more land for five acre tracts, more people coming into the county, more demand for services and more children in schools. “I'm not disagreeing," Luke replied, “but as the Planning Commission for this county, we’ve got to give the people some alternatives." He maintained that the people of Rappahannock, not the Planning Commission, should decide on whether to follow a village concept of attempting to channel growth. Miller noted that the Supervisors would have to "vote an awfuUbig break" to landowners around the villages if the Board decided to allow smaller lots surrounding existing population centers. Luke countered that the Planners should at least consider the village concept so that if asked later why they hadn’t followed this approach to directing growth, they could say that it was considered and then discarded for specific reasons. If the village concept is presented as an alternative in public hearings on the comprehensive plan, it shouldn’t be described as a solution to preserving open spaces, according to Miller. He emphasized that currently, there’s no law in Virginia that enables a locality to say “this land is going to be open space...There’s no use saying ‘save this, save that’ because the laws of Virginia don't allow it,” he said. Returning to the question of background research, the Planners agreed that Capelle and his staff should not complete a detailed examination of the county’s villages—Woodville, Washington, Flint Hill, Sperryville, Amissville and Chester Gap. "Not right now,” added Luke. Capelle reported that he would begin work on the comprehensive plan's countywide material two to three months from now and when that was finished, start work on the villages with community public meetings scheduled for Fall 1979. He estimated that the first final draft of the plan will be ready for official hearings by January 1980. "That gives us six months to enact it (before the state deadline of July 1, 1980),” Miller said. “That’s good. 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Amissville News Thursday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Doyle were Mr. and Mrs. El wood Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Wood and daughter Jamie. Their overnight guest Friday was Clark Harrison of Hampton, a student at the University of Virginia. Mrs. T. W. Latham returned home Monday after spending two weeks in Colchester, Conn, with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Miller. Visitors Saturday afternoon of Mrs. Sarah Latham and Mrs. David Streagle were Mrs. Ruth Metcalf of Fredericksburg and Mrs. Louise Peck of Spotsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Huff of Herndon were weekend guests of Mrs. Latham. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Whit of New Richmond, Ohio. Mrs. Whitt, a descendent of the Amiss family, was obtaining history of that family. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Hutton spent last Wednesday in Richmond. tt Holy Uiglit We wish you a Christmas rich in love and f? peace. Thanks, friends for allowing us to serve you. DICK C. WEAVER & SON "We DO service what we sell" Your Buick Dealer since 1922 Culpeper, Va. things in Life will come to you this Christmas! Warm thanks. 1 FLINT HILL GARAGE L»fd Dealer No. 3824 Virginia Inspection Station 24-Hour Wrecker Service Flint Hill 675-3252 ft/e’re wishing all our neighbors and friends the best that Christmas has to offer, and much more. Many thanks for your loyal, continued patronage. Elmer S. Atkins Phillips "66"-Antique Shop and Cider Mill Sperryville, Va. hnakanelNimnoia/MUiai AUTOGRAPHING SESSION—Mrs. John Peck of Spotsylvania chats with former Senator Eugene McCarthy and columnist James J. Kilpatrick on Saturday when the two men were at Rush River in Washington to autograph their new joint venture, "The Political Bestiary”. The Rush River Company is a cooperative of several artisians whose wares are displayed and sold. Rappahannock Nawa Photo /Sarah Latham NATURE’S FOODS, a store selling natural food in Washington, catered refreshments at the autographing session at Rush River Company Saturday. June Jordan, a potter and member of the Rush River cooperative, samples cookies made by Rae Haase, right, a company partner. Marriage Solemnized The marriage of Miss Terri Lynn Hawkins to Jeffrey N. Hylton has been announced by the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hawkins of Centreville. The bridgroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hylton of Deland, Fla. The marriage took place December 9, 1978 in Ox Hill Baptist Church at Chantilly. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Farrar. The bride wore an old fashioned gown of nylon and lace over satin designed with a high neckline. She carried a bouquet of white and blue carnations and baby’s breath, and her hair held a single white carnation. Mrs. Rhonda Griffith of Chantilly was matron of honor. Her gown was powder blue with white lace trim and she carried a bouquet of blue carnations. Nathan- Hylton of Manassas, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride’s mother wore navy blue with a pale blue carnation corsage. For her son's wedding. Mrs. Hylton chose a berry colored gown and white carnation corsage. A reception followed at the home of the bride’s parents. After a short wedding trip the couple will live in Centreville. The bride is the granddaughter of Clarence Whorton of Washington. Va. and of Otis Hawkins, Woodville. Bridge Hostess Mrs. Lewis Turner was hostess for the Washington Bridge Club at her home Thursday evening having as guests Mrs. Roberta Spalding, who was high prize winner; Mrs. H. M. Keyser, Mrs. Karen Torneden, Mrs. Edna Moore, Mrs. Lucy Wood, Mrs. R. V. Snead, Mrs. Dorothy Davis, Mrs. Merle Scoggin, Mrs. H. L. Smith. Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Jr., Mrs. Weiland Flynt and Mrs. E. M. Jones, all of whom received a gift. menf \ Chris*"*?J to Everyone pacV-'f'S Qhf\strr&s 01 swce ^nKs SOUTHERN STATES FRONT ROYAL COOPERATIVE, Inc. 21 Mananas Front Royal Barksdale Named Vice Chairman The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Directors chose H. S. Barksdale of Flint Hill as their Vice Chairman for 1979. Mr. Barksdale has been a Director of the Culpeper SWCD for many years. He was reelected to the Board for another two year term in November. He succeeds Overton Weaver of Madison County as Vice Chairman. Prior to becoming a Director, Barksdale received an award for his long term commitment to conservation at his Ruff and Ready Farm. The Culpeper SWCD encompasses Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties. Each county has two Directors elected in a general ® Named To Gifted Program A , 10th_ grader from Rappahannock County High School has been nominated to attend the 1979 Governor’s School for the Gifted. f Judith L.' Bloomer, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William J. Bloomer of Sperryville, will be among the more than 600 students throughout the state considered for this honor. Only 420 students will be selected to attend the school which will run from June 17 through July 18, 1979. Christmas Party The Sperryville Bridge Club held their annual Christmas party on Friday night at Cab-Inn, the home of Mrs. R. E. Thompsen with a covered dish dinner and the exchange of gifts followed by bridge. Those attending were Mrs. 1. R. Kilby, Mrs. Brown Miller. Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. C. E. Johnson Jr., Mrs. T. J. Pillar, Mrs. W. H. Cordle, M(rs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. Charles K. Estes, Mrs. Roy L. Reeve, Mrs. Hugh Chrisman, Mrs. Charles H. Estes, Mrs. E. A. McNear, Mrs. W. H. Lyne and Mrs. Elmo Flynt. Mrs. Kilby, Mrs. Pillar and Mrs. Reeve were the prize winners. election serving on the Board of Directors. In addition from the area served by the District, the Governor appoints two at large Directors. Rappahannock County has three Directors on the Board. In addition to Barksdale, Robert Anderson was reelected in the November general election. J. Newbill Miller was appointed by the Governor as an at-large Director in 1977. holiday wlah form ChHatmmm of dawzltng dellghta. Thanka to oar many frlondm iiJ WASHINGTON CASH STORE Skippy, Skip, Kenneth and Pat Giles, Jonas Jenkins Terry Fritts Honny Hawkins Washington, Va, Watch Night Wonhip The Rappahannock Charge of the United Methodist Church will conduct a Watch Night Communion Service of Worship at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church on New Year’* Eve at 8:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity for us to prepare our hearts and minds as we seek to live in relationship to God through the coming year. in Downtown Culpeper SALE STARTS TUES. 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May Be Built On State ‘Turnpike * (Contin ued’from page 1) Costello reported that a lawyer plus VA personnel had checked out Easton’s deed. He noted that the VA wouldn’t have loaned money on the property without a clear title. Estes replied that the highway department offices in LAST CHANCE to receive BIG DISCOUNT on repair parts before January 1 GREENLINE SERVICE CORP. Culpeper 825-8324 Kichmond had no records showing the property belonged to Easton. He added that the department would probably sell the land to Easton if it didn’t see any future need for the parcel to boused in widening Route Even with the land that Easton thought he owned, the lot wouldn’t be large enough to hold a shed and still meet setback regulations that call for structures to be located 75 feet from the center line of a road and 25 feet from neighboring property lines, McNear noted. Easton’s wife, sitting quietly in the front row through Estes’s revelations. 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MAIN ST.—CirLPEPgR interrupted to state—with a question m her voice—that it appeared the family home was built on the old turnpike. “We're right back to where we started from in the first place except we don’t have a house,” her husband responded. “You’re kidding me!” feplied Mrs. Easton. Told “No Problem” Costello interjected that Library Lines The Rappahannock County Library will be closed December 23, 24, and 25 for the Christmas Holidays, and will reopen with regular hours beginning at one o’clock Tuesday, December 26. The Library will also be closed Monday, January 1, New Year's Day. New books for holiday and snowy days’ reading enjoyment include: “A Political Bestiary, Viable Alternatives, Impressive Mandates, and Other Fables” by Eugene J. McCarthy and James J. Kilpatrick; “The Make-ItMerry Christmas Book" by Jeanne O'Neill; “Pure and Simple, Delicious Recipes for Additive-free Cooking” by Marian Burros; “A Distant Mirror, the Calamatous 14th Century” by Barbara Tuchman; "How I Got to be Perfect” by Jean Kerr; "The Times of My Life” by Betty Ford; and “The New Improved Wood Heat" by John Vivian. Among novels recently acquired are: “The Return” by Evelyn Anthony; “The Far Pavilions” by M. M. Kaye’ "Rest You Crime Club Charlotte Merry,” a selection by MacLeod; "Bishop As Pawn” by Ralph Mclnerny; “The Empty Copper Sea" by John MacDonald; “Gad’s Hall” by Norah Lofts; “Thursday the Rabbi Walked Out” by Harry Kemelman; “Grave Mistake" by Ngaio Marsh; "Adjacent Lives" by Ellen Schwamm; “The Glass Flaqjfe”sby PhylbsiWhitney; j Herman .fa ou’ic; "Fields' of Fire” by James Webb; and "The Trial of Adolf Hitler” by Van Rjndt. 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Va. he’d checked previously with Doug Bywaters, assistant resident engineer for Rappahannock, and had been told that there was "no problem” on the Easton property as far as the Virginia Department of Highways Was concerned. On the basis of Estes’s information, Costello acknowledged there was now an ownership dispute but maintained this was something to be worked out with the state. The matter before the BZA, he emphasized, was whether or not to grant a variance on Easton’s shed. “The shed is there now?” asked Gardiner. “Yes,” McNear answered, adding that Easton had built the structure without realizing that it violated zoning ordinance regulations. “There’s no way to bring it into compliance because he doesn't have enough land," the zoning administrator repeated. Admiral Gardiner informed Easton that he’d need a release from his neighboring property owner before the BZA could consider a variance on the zoning ordinance stipulation that requires any structure to be located 25 feet or more from adjoining property lines. I think the highway department will try to work with you on this,” interjected Estes, adding that the same situation with home owners building on state property existed “all the way up the mountain." Easton told the BZA that he originally thought he'd purchased .58 per cent of an acre but found he’d bought only 39 per cent upon completion of a certified survey. (The .39 figure includes the land that reportedly belongs to the state.) Do you want to keep the property now that you’ve lost so much?” asked Gardiner. I don’t know. It doesn't seem like it's worth it,” Easton said. "I don't even own the property my house is sitting on." Estes maintained that it would be hard for the BZA to issue a variance to Easton and then have the highway department come along a few years later and reclaim the property. ‘‘It would put us in a bad light," he said. Gardiner added that issuing a variance would leave the county ‘‘open to a lawsuit on recovery of damages.” “Then can I leave the shed up until a decision is made?” asked Easton. “We’re not going to tell you that you can but personally, 1 wouldn’t tear it down until I got an order from the sheriff,” said Gardiner. After the Board agreed to table the variance request pending title clarification, Gardiner reassured Easton that he was HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON A Merry Christmas A Happy, Healthy New Year GERMANNA FABRIC SHOP 333 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper 825-2760 in “a good posit ion... You can go back to the title guarantee, the surveyor or the real estate agent who sold you the property.” the BZA chairman suggested. 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Alcoholic Program OKed (Continued from Page 1) treatment center rather than directly to the welfare client in order to avoid possible abuse. “The problem is that most alcoholics come out of treatment and go right back into drinking,” said Board member Carter White. Mrs. Buntin replied that studies indicate it takes ftribu//’. CLORE FUNERAL HOME The Home of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS May you share the wondrous tidings of this Holy Season. Merry Christmas and sincerest thanks. Barron’s Tire Service 301 North Main St. Culpeper, Va. Phone: 825-2471 Bet s all sing a carol of peace, serenity and goodwill, this special holiday season. Many thanks to all our friends for your loyal patronage. Sperryville Emporium Sperryville, Va. five stays in an alcoholic treatment facility before the cure "begins to take." She added that the Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic and alcoholics anonymous groups in the county tried to provide support and counseling to alcoholics after treatment. "But it’s not easy," she said. Mrs. Buntin continued that she’d also like to see a personal care allowance under the general relief plan for welfare clients receiving maternity home care. She explained that more women will be seeking maternity care as a result of restrictions on welfare funding for abortions. "We haven't needed it (maternity home care) recently but we will because there are going to be more babies to plan for,” she said. However. after Mrs. Buntin couldn't determine whether maternity home costs were paid for by Title 20. the Board approved the personal care allowance only for alcoholics undergoing treatment. In another matter relating to the county’s general relief plan, Mrs. Buntin reported that the state had altered the format for the plan, changing the number of pages from eight to 16 and requiring totals for subcomponents in each category. For instance, she explained, it is no longer sufficient to allow $20 for medical aid. Instead, each category under medical aid—from doctor's visits to medical appliances to drugs—must also have a maximum amount allowed. Mrs. Miko suggested that putting the maximum allowed in the category under each sub-component would allow the greatest flexibility. She emphasized that this wouldn't increase the funds available since the primary controlling factor would continue to be the total allotted in the category. This way, a client who needed a medical appliance but no drugs could use the entire $200 for the appliance rather than being restricted to a smaller sum with money left unspent under the other subcomponents. The Board unanimously agreed to her proposal. As in all discussions on the general relief program, both Mrs. Bifntin and Mrs. Miko emphasized that general relief was used as a last resort for welfare clients only after all other funding sources were exhausted or as temporary assistance until a client was processed and approved for help under a more permanent program. Welfare Budget Keporting that she had attended a budget workshop the previous week. Mrs. Buntin said that the state, "as usual, has tlung a few mickies at us." This year, she said, both the budget forms and the Title 20 plan are different. In addition, the state has revised the basic salary scale for welfare department personnel. "The State Welfare Department did a study on pay scales and they discovered what everybody knew—that the lower grades were way below what people were paid for the same jobs in private industry." Mrs. Buntin said. The mandatory adjustments for steps in the state approved salary scale will amount to increases from 8 ~ to 13 percent with the larger increases occuring at the bottom of the scale. HOLIDRV GREETINGS ESTES REPAIR SERVICE Washington, Va. would like to thank everyone for their patronage during the year of 1977. We would like to continue serving you during the coming year. E. J. ESTES, OWNER GINGER ESTES, BOOKKEEPER Technicians: JACKIE ESTES MICKEY HENRY Technicians: ARCHIE HENRY ROBERT DENNIS, JR. A Rappahannock Christmas Kay Petty Gaudioso Rappahartnocli Nrwi Correspondent In those years during the 1950’s I remember the special, old-fashioned Christmases spent in Washington, Va. In those days December was always cold and Christmas Day was always white. Like a scene from a Currier & Ives Christmas card, so it was at our house, during Christmas. The holiday season began with our big tree hunt. Everyone would wrap up in heavy coats, thick socks, and boots to search for the perfect tree. Sometimes we would walk for miles and cut down several trees before we found one that was tall enough, full enough, and green enough to please us all. We took turns dragging the tree back to the car. By the time we did reach the car our fingers and toes would be numb from the cold. But we would laugh later and all agree that finding the right tree was worth a little inconvenience. As soon as the tree was home, it was secured in the corner of the dining room. Boxes of decorations were then taken from the hall closet and everyone unpacked them. As usual the electric lights would be twisted and everything came to a halt until mom had untangled them. In the excitement several Christmas balls would slip and break and we would hold our breath for a minute, until we saw that mom wasn’t mad. She understood about little, anxious hands. Everyone helped with the tree trimmings and when it was completed I remember the only thing mom would rearrange would be some icicles clumped together on small branches. Christmas Eve would be almost as big for us as Christmas Day. Mom and Kate, (my grandmother) would spend all day in preparing a Christmas Eve feast for the family. The old ham that dad raised and cured had been taken down from its wire hook in the meat house and cooked. A turkey basted in the oven while cranberries bubbled and popped on top of the old wood stove. Home-made bread was rising on the shelf above the stove, and sage stuffing filled the hpuse with a most delightful aroma. Mince and pumpkin pies and a home-made fruit cake lined the counter-top. I especially remember the Christmas Eve when I was 9 By KELLY GILKEY & BOBETTESWINDLER Ka(>|>ahannork V-w*. Special Wrilm The Panthers traveled to Luray Tuesday to play basketball against the Bulldogs. Both Rappahannock teams came up on the short end of the stick, but both tried very hard. J.V.'s put forth a large amount of effort. High scorer was PhiJJip Fletcher with 10 points. High rebounder was Mike Leake with 11 points. The score was 52 to 32. Better luck next time. The Varsity also put forth a lot of effort, but still came Park Visits Increase Despite new procedures for counting travel, visits to Shenandoah National Park showed an increase for the month of November—the first monthly increase during 1978. According to Superintendent Robert Jacobsen, the Park had 99,800 visits in November 1978, an increase of 9.8 per cent over the 90,900 visits in November 1977. For Calendar Year 1978 compared with Calendar Year 1977, the decrease in visits stands at 31.5 per cent. Part of the reported decrease may be attributed to new procedures for counting travel instituted on January 1. 1978, that use a multiplier of 2.8 instead of 3.5 for converting vehicles to visitors. In addition, travel on only three secondary roads is being counted. Overnight stays during November 1978 totalled 15.671 compared to 12,416 in November 1977, To date, Shenandoah Park has seen 541.654 overnight visitors this year compared to 584,957 for all of 1977. As measured at the Big Meadows weather station, the maximum temperature in November was 68 degrees, the minimum 20 degrees. Precipitation for the month measured 3.11 inches with snowfall totalling an additional two inches. up on the short end. High scorer was Gary Leake with 12 points and 2nd high scorer was Rodney Cook with 10 pyoints. We’ll get them next time! Both teams played hard games and will come back to be winners next time. The Rappahannock Panthers traveled to Elkton Friday night and challenged the Elkton Elks, but defeat befell our teams. The J.V. Panthers final score was Elkton 35, Rappahannock 26. Jimmy Tomko was high scorer with 10 points, and he had 10 rebounds. The Varsity team lost with the score of Elkton 78, Rappahannock 59. The high scorer was Rodney Cook with 15 points, Greg Bright had 13, and Gary Leake 10. Both teams tried really hard. We wish them lots of luck while playing on their home court Tuesday and Thursday. We hope everyone has a nice holiday and a Merry Christmas. NVCC Winter Classes To Begin Jan. 8 Winter quarter classes at Northern Virginia Community College begin Jan. 8. New and currently enrolled students who have not yet registered for the quarter may still do so at any of the college's Five campuses during regular registration Jan. 3-4. The tuition at NVCC is $100 a quarter full time (12 or more credits) or $8.50 part time for Virginia students. For out-of-state students, the tuition is $335 a quarter full time, $28 per credit part time. Full information about admission requirements, registration, and courses may be obtained at any NVCC campus. The Manassas campus is located at 6901 Sudley Rd., telephone 368-0184. For extended Learning Institute information, telephone 323-3368. -m jjhat magical Christmas feeling^ W And warm, lasting glow, % ) Come from thanking the friends, We're so happy to know! The Gordons Grocery Rl 231 • Sperryville OPEN 9 lbl to $ p.m. Christmas Day years old. Everyone had just finished the big feast and retired to the living room to watch T.V. Chet Huntly and David Brinkley interrupted the news to announce that Santa and the reindeer had just been tracked by radar heading toward the United States. 1 had been at a “questioning" age but at that point any doubts I may have had about the jolly old fellow soon vanished. One did not dispute the word of Huntly and Brinkley. My brother, my sister and I would wake-up early on7 Christmas morning. We marveled at even being asleep at all the night before. My brother would tell of how he heard Santa's reindeer on the roof, and how they pawed and stomp about. My sister heard the sleigh bells and I would agree. I heard them too. Mom and dad would have us lin? up at the top of the stairs and then dad would go downstairs to get the heater started in the living room. In those days we didn’t have heat upstairs. When the living room was warm enough dad would call up to us very excitedly. ‘‘Ok, yall can come down now and see if Santa came." The mad race began. Bumping, shoving, and screaming, we all somehow managed to get to the bottom of the steps and into the dining room in one piece and at the same time. The lights on the tree twinkled a special way on those mornings. We had watched them blink on and off for the last 8 days, but never had they been so beautiful. The piney scent of the evergreen filled the room with a scent that was Christmas. Toys were packed beneath the tree, waiting to be claimed by their owner, and fat stockings hung in the doorway, overflowing with smaller toys, gumdrops. and candy canes. There were lots of pretty packages to open too. 1 recall one of our Aunts gave my sister and I underpanties, every year! So we saved her packages for last and opened them together saying, “oh no. - underpants again!" But things could have been worse. At least they were flowered and maybe by next Christmas they would even fit. Christmas Day the family always stayed home. My sister and 1 played house with the new dolls, and my brother spent most of the day convincing dad that it was not his turn to operate the Lionel. Mom and grandmother prepared a hearty breakfast of old ham. eggs and biscuits, and then spent the rest of the evening slicing fruitcake and serving eggnog to guests that dropped in. Christmas night would come too fast. Bedtime was time to put away the new toys until tomorrow . And like a scene that ends with the "Waltons" so it was each night at our house. "Good night Mom and Dad." "Night kids." ''Goodnight Jimmy'' "Goodnight Carol and Kay." "Goodnight Santa Claus and thank you." —Photo courteny/S. Kilpatrick JUINIOK UIKL SCOUT leader, Cathy Lowe, demonstrates how to make a bean bag catcher out of a milk carton. The girls are working towards their “Toymaker” badges and decided to start with this project. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year The Beauty Box Washington IVlay the glorious music of long remembered Christmas carols bring harmony and love to your world. Sincere thanks. RAPPAHANNOCK HOME MUTUAL Fire Insurance Company Washington, Va. for you and your dear ones, we wish a holiday filled with the warmth and wonder of Christmas. It has been a pleasure to serve you. COMMONWEALTH CORP LUMBER b HARDWARE CENTER 424 Manassas Front Royal

Cyclist Killed Richard Allen Criss Jt„ 22, of Arlington was the fatal victim in a motorcycle collision Saturday night near Amissville. According to Trooper K. B. Williams. Criss, operating a 76 Honda motorcycle, was travelling west in the eastbound lane of the recently opened dual lane highway, Route 211, east of Amissville. He collided head on with a 78 Porsche driven by William Tumage of Tenton Village, Wyo. The collision occurred in the passing lane, said the officer. Tumage sustained a broken hand, cuts and bruises. His wife, Sarah Turnage, also received minor cuts and bruises. Both were treated at Fauquier Hospital and released. Criss, who was dead at the scene, was taken to Culpeper Hospital, then to the Northern Virginia State Lab before being sent to Ohio for burial. He was a former, resident of Amissville. ++H—h I don’t know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be. •—Abraham Lincoln As yon kindle the light of hospitality in your heart and hearth, may every bright delight of the holiday be yours. Lane's Appliances, Inc. 138 N. Main St. - Culpeper, Va. 825-9588 May our pleasant relationship continue to flower and grow throughout a happy and healthy Christmas Holiday! CULPEPER BOOK STORE 210 N. Main St., Culpeper THE SHOP AND SHED of T. D. Semones at Amissville was totally destroyed by bre recently, along with its contents, tractors, mowers and electrical shop tools. I he tire apparently was started by an oil stove malfunctioning while Mr. Semones went to the post office. Mr. Semones who is handicapped, supplemented his income by doing custom yard mowing. Fire Department Grants Rural fire departments may once again benefit from the Federal Rural Development Act of 1972. State Forester W. F. Custard, in making this announcement, stated that the $53,000 grant made available last year permitted the purchase of necessary equipment for 161 rural fire departments. Since the Act went into effect in 1972, a total of $230,877 in grant money has been disbursed in 591 matching grants to 225 fire departments. This year the same amount if grant money ($53,000) is ivailable for allocation to tualifying rural departments The Virginia Division ot Forestry is charged with the administration of the Virginia grant and will absorb the administrative costs to allow the full $53,000 to be available to the rural fire departments. The grant money is to be used to assist rural fire departments which service communities having populations of less than 10,000. Emphasis is to be placed on assistance with training and the purchase of small equipment items. The funds are available in a matching basis, said Custard. Preference must be given to newer fire companies and Driver Safety Stressed Holiday drivers need to keep an ej'e on their speedometer and a light foot on their accelerator to prevent highway deaths and injuries this Christmas. "Failure to observe the posted speed limit and to ease off the gas pedal when faced with adverse driving conditions is one of the biggest contributing factors to motor vehicle collisions,” according to John T. Hanna, director. Virginia Department of Transportation Safety. Last year in Virginia some 18,000 crashes occurred in which there was some speed violation, either speed in excess of the statutory limit or speed too great for the existing conditions of the road, traffic, weather, vehicle or driver. “Because so many people have a tendency to rush through the holiday season motorists need to be careful their fast pace doesn't carry over to their driving," said the safety official. "In 1977 a total of 12 people died on Virginia's highways during the Christmas holidays (beginning 6 p.m. December 23 and ending at midnight December 26). Excessive speed increases an individual’s chances of being involved in a tragic accident by making it more difficult tor the driver to stop safely and maintain vehicle control," ■ Speed reduction is especially crucial in the event of a white Christmas or a rainy one. Motorists must remember posted speed limits are for ideal conditions only. In bad weather vehicle speed should be well under that for dry pavement. Dashing through the snow is extremely dangerous. According to the American Trucking Association stopping takes three times the distance on ice. even with reinforced tire chains, than it does on dry pavement. Excessive speed on wet pavement can create similar problems with stopping as well as another phenomenon called “hydroplaning." Hydroplaning means the vehicle's tires lose contact with the road and the vehicle "water skis" along on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road. This loss of control can be avoided if motorists reduce their speed when traveling in wet weather and maintain good tires with sufficient tread. to those fire departments that have applied for or received loans from the Federal Housing Administration under Title II. Application forms are available from the District Office of the Virginia Division of Forestry, Box 3758. Charlottesville 22903. Completed forms must be returned to the same address by January 20, 1979. Park Violators Convicted Several violators of Shenandoah National Park regulations appeared before U.S. Magistrate Glen Conrad on December 5. Of the eleven individuals lacing charges ranging from speeding to hunting, nine were convicted of at least one offense each, two were either acquitted of all charges or charges were dropped. The following individuals were convicted. Stephen E. Lourie, Bethesda, Maryland, charged and convicted of speeding and improper passing. Fined $150. William G. Ridenour, Richmond, Virginia, charged and convicted of speeding. Fined $150. Michael Wilson. Washington, D.C., charged with reckless driving, driving under influence and littering. Assigned Virginia ASAP program, fined $200. John J. ford, Baltimore. Maryland, charged and convicted of a firearm violation and destruction public property. Fined $500. Curtis Meador. Lutherville. Maryland, charged and convicted of ftie.nm violation. Fined $200. 4- f 4- + The high-minded man does not bear grudges, lor ii is not the mark ol a great soul to remember injuries, but to forget them Aristotle Teddy L. Compton, Linden, Virginia, charged and Convicted of firearm violation and hunting in Park. Fined $5<X). 6 days in jail and forfeiture of property. George M. Lynn, Winchester, Virginia, charged and convicted of firearm violations and hunting. Fined S200. Richard L. Miller, Winchester, Virginia, charged and convicted of firearm violation and hunting. Fined $200. John Sutcliffe, Columbia, Maryland, charged and convicted of illegal camping. No fine imposed. ft Merry Christmas J & A Wonderful New Year from Old Hollow Grocery (formerly Atkins Arco) Route 211 - Sperryville, Va. 987-8020 Gas-Groceries-Handmade Gifts Open Christmas Day 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Open Daily 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 11 Specials of the Week ___ Powhatan Sweet Potatoes Kraft Jets Marshmallows Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits Campbell’s Pork & Beans Limit 2 of any item Prices good thru Wed., December 27 1 lb. 13 oz. 69c 1 lb 49c 7 5 oz. can 15c 1 lb. can 29c MERRY, MERRY 'Vx-J/V May everyone around your tree share the sparkling gaiety and bounty of this bright holiday! To our good friends warm greetings and thank ^ R.ipiujhann.M k -w- ' |. tD STARKS bagged this deer while hunting „n ||„ Uark farm near Sperryville reeentlv. Kd i. emnlnxed bv Mr. Clark. Country Manor Gift Shop Sperryville. Ya. 087-8761 PRINCESS GARDNER® II e11 ‘•I 1 J(iCAmw< ACCESSORIES^ Luxurious SOFTY LAMBSKIN accessories deeply burnished with a smart, Scandinavian design create the beautiful illusion of hand woven leather. A choice of versatile colors. A. Cosmetic Clutch .. $8.00 B. "Stasher" Checkbook Secretary . .$17.50 C. KEYGARD* ... . $5.00 D. "Get-Away II" Secretary .. $14.00 Other matching accessories from $5.00 ffetenun iefnelcis The Diamond Store 323 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper ■ Phone 825*6033_ The finest furniture... at southern prices! ARE YOU TIRED OF PAYING HIGH PRICES FOR QUALITY FURNITURE? If your answer is YES, you'll love COUNTRYG ALLERIES new furniture concept! WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU: WtoffiRSpedtlMria|N(mjrkMWNl.WkNMCNM to Country Galleries yowl sec 25,000 *4. ft. of beautiful furniture displayed to Gallery Tr him - ■ Mcaa shown are retail prices. Bet that’s not what you payl We take the manufacturer’s cost to as aadaae It to ®r«w poor savings. And that means yea'll always pay a lot less than retail! YOU’LL ALSO RECEIVE: • NUmi AT NO mu OANI • »MI—OOOATWO CONSULTATION • NUNCNG ATAIjJU OPEN SUNDAYS 1 P.M.-5 PM. WHATHAVEYOU GOT TO LOSE? Lon* Din— DM Ta> Fra* VI0M7>2M Wt'l to kapfjr M jm** fh&m mmt «•'■ la*« orton by ftoa. «*. 2f South, 2% mHn (hotMo Hudson Horn Houto) tho fortnor GoNohon BuNdlng. ; Goui\try~ QallcrJcs,/l& *1 * TUAIW® FWC rUMWTUM wCmiiiWm ml m Opon: Mon 11-9. Tuao. 11-4, Thur a Fr«. 11-#, #■). 11-#, tun. 1-# J Thanking You For Your Kindness And Support During Our 1st Year And Wishing One and All A Happy Christmas And A Wonderful New Year The Inn Washington, Va.

Holiday Closing The Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic in^ Washington will be closed, Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26. The office will also be closed Monday, January 1. Anyone needing services on any of these days should call :he Ginic at 675-3329. The 24-hour emergency answering service will take your call and, if needed, refer you to the counselor on duty for the day. The Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic is a service of the RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board The Toll House will be closed Dec. 21, 1978 to Jan. 2, 1979. You may call 987-8291 We wish you a Merry Christmas W. H. LYNE, Real Estate & TOLL HOUSE ANTIQUES Happy holidays, friends and neighbors. Thanks for letting us serve you. Nish North & Son Aubrey North Huntly, Virginia Phone 635-2337 Heavenly ^ angels jpray for a joyous Christmas for you and those you hold most dear. Ever thankful for your trust and devotion, we join them in their good wishes. CLORE FUNERAL HOME 415 S. Main St., Culpeper OFFICER ROBERT H. (DICKIE) JENKINS of the Prince William County Police Department, who concluded a 16-week course at the Northern Virginia Regional Police Academy in Fairfax, with former employer, Sheriff W. A. Buntin of Rappahannock, visit following the recent graduation ceremony in Falls Church. —Rappahannock News photo/S. Latham THE VFW BUILDING in Sperryville is undergoing repairs and a new roof was put on the structure last week. The work is being done by Sperryville Rescue Squad which leases the building to house the ambulances. Russell Smoot and son Rusty worked on the building which will also undergo some inside repairs. All of this takes money and the Rescue Squad would be most appreciative of any and all contributions, large or small, by area residents. Jenkins Completes Course Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. of Manassas has completed a sixteen week course on basic police principles at the Northern Virginia Regional Police Academy in Fairfax. Of the 48 graduates, Jenkins placed second academically. He is an officer with the Prince William County Police Department. Jenkins, a former resident of Rappahannock, was Corrections Officer with the Rappahannock County Sheriff s Department from January 1976 until April of this year, when he resigned to join the Prince William force. He is assigned to patrol and is stationed at the county headquarters there. In an interview Tuesday, Jenkins said he felt that if it had not been for the good training and guidance he had received under Sheriff Buntin in Rappahannock,and the experience there, his present FireRescue Calls The Sperryville Rescue Unit transported Susie Majors from her home in Sperryville to Culpeper Memorial on December 13, and later in the day took Mrs. Pearle Coffey from home to the University of Va. in Charlottesville. The Flint Hill Fire Dept, assisted Amissville on a dwelling fire on Route 621 in Culpeper County Dec. 11. Two different occassions Dec. 16 the Flint Hill department assisted Washington. The first time they were called to a field fire on Route 622 on the Jack DeBergh farm. Later they assisted in a field fire on Route 625 at Steve Righter’s. The Flint Hill Rescue Unit was called to the home of Harold Foster Dec. 15, but services were not needed. Dec. 17, Steve Welch was transported from Fauquier to Fairfax Hospital. Procedure For School Closing Periodically schools must be closed due to snow or other inclement weather. When the inclement weather presents a situation that will jeopardize the safety and welfare of the students, the schools w ill be closed. The normal procedure followed by school officials include the following activities and time schedule. The superintendent arises at approximately 5:00 a.m. to make a check of the road conditions. The highway maintenance personnel becomes a valuable source of road conditions within the county. A check with the Weather Bureau provides information concerning the weather forecast for the day. At approximately 6:00 a.m. telephone conversations with other superintendents of surrounding counties provide information about the area. It is helpful to know the condition in surrounding counties. The operation of Piedmont Technical Education Center is based on how many of the four divisions are open. The Supervisor of Transportation, Allie Huff, is called about 6:20 a m. to discuss the road conditions. Then, the decision is made to close schools or have school. If the decision is to close school, the following plan goes into action. The bus drivers are called by Allie Huff and notified of the decision. The drivers are called as soon as the decision is made. JOY, SHARING AND CARING 7 . 3 That’s what Christmas is all about1 May every happiness be yours ij at this loveliest of seasons! Our gratitude for your patronage.^ ? Thurmon and Sandra Whorton Flint Hill, Va. All drivers must be notified before 7:00 a.m., the starting time for most drivers. Meanwhile, the superintendent calls the two principals so they can notify their faculty members. Then the following radio and television stations are called and requested to announce the school closing. These calls are made between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. WCVA - Culpeper; WINC - Winchester; WFTR - Front Royal; WCKY - Warrenton; WEER - Warrenton; WRVA - Richmond; WRRA - Luray; WSVA - Harrisonburg; Channel 3 - Harrisonburg. Please select one of these stations to „ provide information concerning school closings. We call the stations only when school is closed. If you do not hear an an —VUppahnnori New* photo/8. Latham BOBCAT SEASON—Paul Wiley of Amissville bagged this bobcat while hunting in the Washington area Saturday. These animals can be fierce using their sharp teeth and very long, sharp claws. This was the second cat reported to the Rappahannock News in two days. May every happiness be youra/A at this loveliest of seasons. With our fond gratitude... LERNER’S DEPARTMENT STORE 129 East Davis St., Culpeper nouncement, we will have school. Unbounded courage and compassion joined proclaim him good and great, and make the hero and the man complete. —Joseph Addison MADDOX FUNERAL HOME Established 1906 Front Royal, Va. position would not have been possible. Jenkins, with his wife Gloria and children Kim and Christy, have just purchased a new home in the Manassas area. Mr. and Mrs. Buntin, Mrs. Judy Harrison, R. D. Hawkins and Martin Orfila attended the graduation ceremony. BULLOCK'S Quality Cleaners Complete Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service Rugs and Drapes 19 E. Jackson St. Front Royal 635-3055 Merry Christmas and our thanks to one and all The Record Den 327 Southgate Culpeper, Va. Beit ujosAei (pi a (kfokt) cuhjd hve/i/Uf Qh/UiimCli Hare, beneath the lamplight's glow, we gather to joyously sing out, “Hello," To you and all those you hold dear, a holiday Oiled with lots of cheert Warren Quality Shop Front Royal, Va. Our Yultide greeting t To you this year, Brings every good wish for joy and good cheer! f % f JOo WA MERR YA ' MERRY 1 CHRISTMAS TO ALL. EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE - TWO LOCATIONS - Route 211 - Amissville 347-0400 502 N. Main St. - Culpeper 825-8232 joiLywitv Saying 44Hello9* and wishing you 4 Merry Christmas that flngles all the way I Trout Drug Co. 201 E. Main St. Front Royal, Va.

News From Flint Hill - Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Noakes were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. E. M. Beverage in Front Royal. Mrs. M. H. Brady Sr. was released Wednesday from the Warren Memorial Hospital and is recuperating nicely at home. Wishing von «Christmas bright wth promise and glad with hope! Your lovaltv is greatly appreriated. W. Kirk Stratton and employees of Standard Supply and Equipment Co. 501 E. Main St. Front Royal Sunday guests of Mr. arid Mrs. Judd Burke were Mrs. Ellis Clatterbuck and son, Mark, of Centreville, Miss Mary Burke of Falls Church, Mrs. Charles Corder of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Chadwell and daughter. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wade of Chantilly. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster were Mike Corbin of Alexandria and Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Corbin of Hartwood. Guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moorefield and daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sadick of Blacksburg were Sudan and Peter Staymer and children, Cheryl, Brett and Ellen, all of Australia. They were former Fairfax residents. Friday guests of Mrs. Ada Grimsley were her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard of Purcellville. Sunday guests of Mrs. Grimsley were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grimsley of Cast let on. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Granville Eastham were Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Sinnott of Fairfax. Sunday callers of Mrs. Ethel Pullen were Mrs. Debbie Wimmer and Miss Karen Corder both of Front Royal. Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Welch were Mrs. Gertrude Reaves, Bobby Introducing / Virginia’s newest t dining diversion... Unique Italian dishes accompanied by the tunetul Caruso Repertory Company w lint Mill Ko.nl .it K.-ton Au-nuH k ( kl.nl- Ampin I’.ukmu "-SH lohn Milton Dmo lot R.-.'-v.itK»n^ Mornflon VA J.MII’P 70 II (>jn JH11 Ufc'rc Joining these carolers in their heartfelt refrain: Peace on earth . . go<xl will toward men. Season’s best to all. To all, our sjiccial thanks. SPERRYVILLE CORNER STORE Sperryville, Va. Rolled up these warm wishes Pac\id ’em full of fun9 * For a Happy9 Happy Christmas * That's a really perfect one. Thanks to you all. R. LEE PAYNE A SON, INC. Swimming Pools and Supplies Warrenton and Culpeper Socey and Mrs. Myrtle Yates all of Washington, D. C. Mrs. W. A. Moore was a Sunday overnight guest of her daughter and granddaughter Mrs. Charlotte Ward and Miss Noel Ward in Riverton. Sunday evening they attended a Christmas program at Marlow Heights Baptist Church in Front Royal where Noel Ward participated. Andy Nichols from Lynchburg and Curtis Nichols from VM1 will arrive Friday to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nichols. Mrs. Walter E. Krause Jr. of Front Royal and Mrs. M. Blaisdell attended the annual Christmas party of the Washington Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Warrenton at the Fauquier Springs Country Club Sunday. Miss Sallie Lillard had a Christmas party at her home Friday evening. Her guests were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cubbage, Mrs. Geneva Cubbage, both of Stanley, Mrs. Reba Good, Mrs. Estelle Leake of Luray, Mrs. Frank Huff, Miss Connie Huff, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Welch and Janies Menefee of Flint Hill, Mrs. Mildred Raney, Mrs. Martha Craig, Miss Annie Butler, Willie Estep, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Kinzey and Keith, Mrs. Mildred Figgs, Arthur Steele, Mrs. Louise Rogers, Mrs. Lou Fortune and Mrs. Louise Totten all of Front Royal, Mrs. Jennette Jett of Seven Fountains, Mrs. Elva Hupman of Bentonville, Mrs. Rose Smith of Warrenton and Mrs. Corleen Gore of Winchester. Steve Welch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch is a patient in Fairfax Hospital following an auto accident. He is visited daily by his family and friends. Miss Holly Holbick of Burke spent the weekend in the Welch home. Seniors Plan New York Trip If details can be worked out, the 1979 class from Rappahannock County High School will travel to New York City for the senior class trip. Although the School Board members voted tentative approval at their December 12 meeting to the request presented by Karen Murray, they suggested that the seniors come up with a second choice alternative for the trip in case final approval doesn’t come through. According to Karen, total cost for the 60 seniors who have said they’ll go will be $3,753, not including meals. The group plans to leave Rappahannock at 9 a.m. on a Friday, arriving in New York at 5 p.m. for a visit to Radio City Music Hall. On Saturday, the seniors will go on a six-hour bus tour of the city, stopping at the United Nations, Statue of Liberty and other points of interest. On Sunday, they will leave at 9 a.m. to return to the county by 5 p.m. Karen reported that motel accomodations at a group rate with four to a room will run $12.30. Tour cost will be $47.25 per person, she added. Karen told the Board that this year’s seniors had $473.77 left from junior year projects and had earned $412.23 to date with additional revenue expected from the senior play, slave day. junior-senior basketball game, car wash and bake sale and tree planting for reforestation projects. "We might not make the full amount that we need so we will require each student planning to go to pre-pay $60 (in $15 installments beginning in January)," Karen said. As additional funds are raised by the class as a whole, she added, portions of the pre-payment will be reimbursed depending on the individual student's contribution to the group money-making effort. Board member Arthlinda Quaintance noted that the seniors will spend two days riding on a bus in order to sightsee for one day. ‘‘We’d really like the chance to go up to New York—even for one day," Karen responded. "It would be a very special senior trip. We’d be with friends and could enjoy each other's company on the bus ride." Chairman Beverly Massie asked if parents knew that the seniors were planning a trip to New York and if they sanctioned the idea. "From what I’ve heard, yes.” Karen answered. Noting that New York City had changed greatly since she used to take her classes there annually, Mrs. Quaintance asked where the bus tour was going, if it would have a guide and where the motel was located. When Karen couldn’t supply the Board with exact answers, Mrs. Massie asked for detailed information. "I’d also feel more comfortable with more than four chaparones for 60 young people,” she added, suggesting that at least two additional adults accompany class sponsors Don Bomberger. Ann Speiker and Iordan and music teacher ludy Bomberger. Stipulating that they wanted more details and a second choice alternative, the School Board members ananimously voted tentative ipproval for the New York rip. Wakefield Honors List Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly has announced its Academic Honors List for the Second Grading Period. Students achieving First Honors included: Stacy Skowronski, Amelie von Ludwig. Denis Dierig, Gerald Smith. Richard Dierig, James Dawson. Scotty Reid, Donna Funk. Sid Rothrock, Chris Ingle. Ophelia von Ludwig. Robert O'Neill. Arnold Gliss. Todd Landis. Bobby Gehringer, Nicholas BischofT. Tara Welty. Nancy Massie. Lisa Larnmer. Christopher Sherwood, Ryan Barnes. Charles Huber. David Samsock. Holly Hutt. Douglas Barnes. Erik Viafore. Guinevere von Ludwig. Tobia Dengel. Karen Weil, Jennifer Anderson. Morgan Andreae. Melissa Rucker. Cleopatra von Ludwig. Devon Suter. louis Brown, Cathy Talley, Leigh Sherwood, Jonathan Andrews. Seamus' Lowry, Christopher Stewart, Matthew Lynn. Amy Noakes, and Michael Simpson. Second Honors students were Michael White, Susan CUSTOM FRAMING and Prints FOR SALE ALAN'S Photography Studio 167 E. Davit St. Cuipapar Courtney. Anne Huber. Kim Avlor. Wynn Voeks, Janet Greeley. Kevin Smithgall. Rob Dickey. Ruth Holliday. Sean Marsh, Winona Ammons, Matt Black. Granville Profitt, Chris Kraus, Doug Voeks, James Skowronski, Douglas Handley, Sharon Campbell. Eric Dutt. Deidre Coombs, Margaret Holliday. Duane Funk, Adam Cupp, Corey Himelright, Keri Ford. Jimmy Rucker, Ashby Simmons, Jeff Reid, Allen Grimm. Shawn Hunter, Corey Dermitt, Dana Colton, Darrin Plauger, Lukie Skowronski. Joette Breeden. Tina Brown, Alexander Smith, Channall Himelright. Todd Poe. Shannon Santmyer. and Christopher Stontberger. + +++ It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, so he be a man of merit. ©bitukrtejs Jackson Funeral services were held for Robert Lee Jackson, 51, of Sperryville, Friday, at Shiloh Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. W. A. Williams and the Rev. Robert Gillison. Burial was in the family section of the church ceitietery. Mr. Jackson died Dec. 10, 1978 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. He was employed at Mt. Vernon Stock Farm, Sperryville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Harriet Jackson; three stepsons, Eugene Snowden of Sperryville, Timotheus Eason of Falls Church and Herman Snowden of Gaithersburg, Md.; five step-daughters, Mrs. Emma Ambush, Mrs. Muriel Douglass both of Frederick, Md., Mrs. Vivian Gillison of Reva, Mrs. Mattie Hutcheson and Miss Alpheus Eason, both of Washington, D.C.; and ten grandchildren. Other survivors are three brothers, Albert, James and Japhus Jackson; and one sister, Mrs. Etta Wallace of Rochester. N.Y. Pallbearers were Jamie Jackson. Nelson Turner, Carol Frye, Carroll Frye. Stonewall Jackson, and David Andes. Loomis Private services were held for Mrs. Viola Marston Loomis. 48. of Sperryville. who died Saturday, December 16, 1978 at her residence after a long illness. She was a native of Baltimore, Md., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. jidward Marston. She was a retired chief clerk of the Harrisonburg Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and was a former member of the HarrisonburgRockingham BPW and Memorial Hospital Auxilliarv. Survivors include her husband, William C.,Loomis Jr. of Sperryville; two daughters. Miss Patricia Ann Loomis of Harrisonburg and Mrs. Sally Loomis Brand of Blacksburg, a son, William C. Loomis III of fjarrisonburg, and two grandchildren. Amissville Class Has Banquet The Bethany Bible Class of Amissville Baptist Church held its annual banquet and installation of officers Dec. I with 19 members and eight guests attending. Mrs. Kirkwood Burke, teacher, installed the new officers in an impressive candlelight service. Outreach leader for 1979 is Mrs. Gloria Mills, who succeeds Mrs. Betty Hitt. Clarence Dodson is assistant leader. Charles Mills, outgoing assistant, gave the prayer of dedication. The banquet was provided by Mrs. Mart Priest. Mrs. Juanita Settle and other church members. The class held its Christmas party Dec. 12 at Landfair, the Kirkwood Burkes’ home. Mrs. Mills presided and Mr. Dodson read the Christmas story, followed by a circle of prayer of thanksgiving and praise. Mrs. Burke presented Betty Hitt with Marjorie Holmes' latest book Lord Make Me Love, and Mr. Mills received The Open Bible. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments enjoyed. 44 4 4 The history of the world is in the record of man in quest of his daily bread and butter. 444 4 Aspire rather to be a hero than merely to appear one. —Gracian 207 S Rok«I A«t. FRONT ROYAL, VA. 22630 (703) 635-7070 For Glfta That Fit J< Into The Stocking or Under The Tree Your full service general Bookshop plus distinctive gifts and Jewelry Miller Paul Louis (Bill) Miller, 62, of Flint Hill, died Saturday, Dec. 16, at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Funeral services were held Dec. 19, 1978 from the Flint Hill United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Vickie Pittard. Burial was in the Flint Hill Methodist Church. Mr. Miller was born Sept. 25, 1916 in Bridgewater, son of the late Paul Latham Miller and Bessie Argabright Miller. He was a member of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company and a member of the Washington Lodge No. 78 AF & AM, the Steamfitters Local No. 602, the Giles B. Cook Post No. 53, American Legion, the Boy Scouts of America and the American Cancer Society. He was a veteran of World War II with the U. S. Navy. Surviving are his wife. Mary R. Miller; one son. Paul Louis Miller Jr. of Odenton. Md.; one daughter. Mrs. Paula M. Howell of Madison Heights; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers were Emory Russell. Walter J. Curtis, Brue J. Wood, Henry Vawter. William G. Eastham and Robert Clatterbuck. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company. Deal A funeral for Allie Clifton Deal of Manassas was held Friday at the graveside in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper conducted by the Rev. William Lancaster. Mr. Deal. 58. d ied December 11, 1978 near Culpeper. A native of Rappahannock County, he was the son of the late John Daniel Deal and the late Vertie Maine Settle. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Ann Frazier Deal; five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Slayton. Mrs. Barbara Brinson, Mrs. Brenda Powers and Miss Debbie Deal, all of Manassas, and Mrs. Hilda Baker of Richlands; three sons. Lonnie Deal of Staunton. Randy Deal and Donnie Deal. both of Manassas; and seven grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters. Mrs. Isaac Menefee ol Boston and Mrs. Flbert Menefee of Culpeper; and a brother. Clarence Deal of Boston Pallbearers were George Males. Mason Rector. Rav Menelce. Lanes Menefee. John Leake. Robert Brinson and Hossatd Powers. S7TTTT7T . .Sf [, T. . ... STARTS CHRISTMAS .f'QW • Til WARREN % BflATTV ^ HEAVEN CAN WAIT ASCS Elections The Rappahannock County ASC Committee has tabulated the ballots for the community committee elections which ended December 4, 1978. Farmers elected to the committees for 1979 are: SOUTH COMMUNITY: Chairman - A. F. Cannon, Vice Chairman - Raymond Johnson. Regular Member - James F. Falls. 1st Alternate - I. R. Kilby, 2nd Alternate - Marvin Dodson. NORTH COMMUNITY: Chairman - Thomas G. Eastham. Vice Chairman - Thomas V. Williams, Jr.. Regular Member - W. Clifford Latham. 1st Alternate - John A. Tapp, 2nd Alternate - Aubrey North. CENTRAL COMMUNITY: Chairman - Louis P. Moore. Jr.. Vice Chairman - Thomas B. Massic. Kcgulai Member - Michael M. Massie, 1st Alternate Henry Hudson, 2nd Alternate Randolph Foster. Community turn mitteemen and alternates serve a one year term <.i office which begins lami.iry 1. 1979. At the County < on.ema on December It. i 9“> l.mies F. Massic was ■•!, , [. , serve a three veai n riu 1 i i county committee l i e. I' an! Johnson was eleei. alternate and 1 i' Moore. Jr. was > , 1 alternate James I \l, elected as Cluit i 1 i ■ County ( ommittei I *■..i: . R. Taylor. \ ier < 1: u e and Dabney M I . nn Regular Mem he: wf- w< '^reuvo0 • WJW V|W - French Cuic. • n a Restored 1830 i: One Block From The ' ■> " In Otde To wne Wj; • NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA DINNER New Year's Eve E- ■ for 6:30 arid 9 '■ ' 347 1200 PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE 2-Vt eek Course-. 11 )a\ - I • > or . VI k. Courses < Kao. iK Sal i LICENSE PR El* AII A I M >N Broker Salesmen Guaranteed to pass or mone\ hai (. ENROLL TODi> Neir (7as.sT.s- starting rrcry niunlii National Institute of Real Estate lOoOl Kallsford K.I.. 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—News From The Washington Area - Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Bridges spent a week in Dallas, Texas visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Roberts. Stant Weaver was honored Sunday with a birthday dinner given by his family. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda. Patty and Mark of Fairfax, Mike Hicks of Culpeper, John "Weaver of Washington, D. C. and a friend, Ena Carmago of Beltsville. Md., Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Honts of Front Royal, Mrs. Leo Wood of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Butler and Mrs. Lucy Thornhill all of Boston. Mrs. Ann Buncin of Culpeper called on Mrs. Gabe Burke Friday. Sunday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther and children of Sperryville. Sunday guests of Mrs. J. M. Liliard were Bill Huff of Arlington. Mrs. Reva Heyl of Warrenton and Miss Becky Fdnionds of Front Royal. Dr. and Mrs. G. Tyler Miller of Harrisonburg were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller on Wednesday. Col. and Mrs. James S. Willis, Michael and Jimmy Willis of West Point, N.Y. will arrive today and spend until Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller at Mt. Prospect. Weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz were their son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sengstack of Oakton. Visitors during the week of Mrs. Guy Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Richie, all of Culpeper. Trenton Burke of Culpeper was a Sunday luncheon guest of his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulkner of Orange were Sunday overnight guests of Mrs. W.M. Fletcher. Calling on Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser Wednesday at "The Oaks" were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lardie of Lorton. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crews of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Keyser dined at the Teepee Friday evening. Sunday guests of Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett were Mrs. Brooke Moffett, Miss Robin Moffett and Clyde Baker of Norfolk and Mrs. Henry L. Miller of Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington were Sunday REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Scott Ziemer to Douglas Schroeder, 2.1137 acres, Jackson District. $1891.42. Ella Mae Rutherford Atkins to Alson F. Atkins, 1 84 acre. Piedmont District. $13,300. Bobby R. Steelman and wife to Clifton W. Hedges and wife, lot 1 in block 3, Wakefield District. $1200. C William Rick and others to Arthur E. Marshall and wife, 10 acres, Jackson District. $20,000. John H Mallory to Lilia Mae Tolbert, lot 4, land of C. Z Rollins, Jackson District. $7,000 Kenneth W Stoneberger and wife to Oscar A. Ashley and wife, lots 6 and 8 in block 3 section D plat 4. Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. $37,500. James B. Carter and wife to William L Settle and wife, 1 acre, Jackson District. $1250. Gift. Shirley R Dulaney and others to R. M. Pennington IV and others, 1.478 acres. Town of Flint Hill, Wakefield District. $22,475. Shirley R Dulaney and others to R M Pennington III and others, 4 683 acres, Town of Flint Hill, Wakefield District. $22,475. Eddie Robert Hitt and wife to Peggie Hitt Woodard, 5.02 acres, Jackson District. Gift. Choon Lon Chung and wife to Chang Yung Han and wife, 19 672 acres, Jackson District. $52,000. Harold Eugene Morris and wife to Edward P. Stone and wife, 2.9005 acres, Jackson District. $51,990. Flora K Jones and husband to Douglas HAVE A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR From Employees of S0m9bw FORSYTH HARDWARE 11 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal 635-2222 Baumgardner, Tr., '4 acre more or less, Hampton District. $1,000. George B. Lockwood and wife to Roger P. Batchelder, lot 16 in section 1, Greenwich Gardens, Jackson District. $1,000. dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tharpe in Nokesville. She is the daughter of Mr. Pennington. Friday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke was C. Getus Burke of Front Royal. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Burke of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Burke, Lynn and Jennifer of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Burke of Berryville were Sunday afternoon callers. Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller were Mrs. James M. Settle of Arlington, Mrs. Robert Petersen of Alexandria, Mrs. Charles Bowersett and Mrs. Roswell Bowersett, both of Maryland. There was a Christmas Covered Dish Dinner following the morning worship service Sunday at the Washington Baptist Church which was enjoyed by the members, their families and friends. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Updike were Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Updike Jr. and family of Culpeper. Saturday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Robert McDaniel were Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ruble, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Shupe and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Murphy and family, all of Lynchburg. Saturday callers of Mrs. Sue McGee were Jim Hartz from NBC News and a friend. Miss Alex Dickson of Washington. D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Bob Haskell of Martinsville and Washington, Mr. and Mrs. David Man JJ Wishing you y everything that’s f bright and beautiful at Christmas. May our sincere thanks ornament your holidays. SHENGAS, CORP. 327 N. Royal Ave., Front Royal stran of Great Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Labovitz of Sperryville, Sam Fry of Culpeper, Patricia Aulson of Essex, N. Y. and Michael Marsh of Woodville. Mrs. W. C. Campbell and Mrs. Mary Paulson of Newport News arrived Monday to spend several days with C. Jack Miller. Mr. and Mrs. John R. DeBergh attended the wedding of Richard DeBergh to Pamela Simpson Saturday in Falmouth. Mrs. Gordon Hilldrup of Fredericksburg was the Sunday caller of Mrs. A. M. Verner and Mrs. Mary Updike. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smoot of Goldsboro, N. C. arrived Friday to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herndon Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. William Smoot of Sperryville. Mrs. Craig Welling and daughter. Judith Carter of Gales Ferry, Conn, arrived Monday to spend the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Welling's parents, Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett of New York City will arrive Saturday to spend Christmas with Mr. Moffett’s parents. Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett Jr. Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett Jr. and Mrs. Craig Welling and Judith Carter will spend Saturday as the Echoing MERRY CHRISTMAS and thanks to oar many devoted patrons. BURKE'S GROCERY WoodviHe, Va. 967-8814 guests of Edward Nelson Buxton of Annandale' and Mrs. C. E. Buxton in Sleepy Hollow Nursing Home in Annandale. Rufus Baines has returned home after a special assignment in Jonesville. Michael Tupper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tupper left Wednesday for the Lapham Air Force Station in San Antonio, Texas. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Manson and Amelia were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Manson of Capon Bridge, "W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Reid Payne, Terry and Tammy,. Samuel Foreback of Flint Hill, Norma Williams of Chester Gap and Mrs. Jackie Estes were Sunday visitors of Howard Fritts in Fairfax Hospital. Sunday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wilhite Jr., Kevin and Keith of Annandale were Mrs. Jackie Estes and Mrs. Howard Fritts. Hoping this Christmas Season is the merriest ever! Gilliam Lumber Co. Commerce Ave., Front Royal To wish you of (his Holy Season. Sincere gratitude, Restaurant Sperryville, Va. WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS DECEMBER 24 TO JANUARY 1 REOPENING JANUARY 2 Wits End Cordially invites you to stop by and enjoy hot spiced cider . Sat. 23rd and Sun. 24th Rt. 211 — Ben Venue Bext ufuAei (pi a (kfakb, and >ne/i/Uf Qk/idtfnOi Horo, booooth tho lamplight's glow, wo gatbor to joyously sing out, “Hollo,” To you and all Ihoso you Hold door, a holiday Mlod with lots of choori L. R. WATERS, Inc. Brandy Station Road, Culpa par , THE JOTS j [OF CHRISTMAS] Mty Christmas briar friends to yoar fireside tad' Puertofair bomi. la tho glow of yoar friendship Charles E. Sutphin, Inc. Rt. 211, Washington, Va. This Year Give The Gift That Repeats Itself 52 Weeks A Year! The Perfect Gift For Everyone... A SUBSCRIPTION TO YOUR COUNTY NEWSPAPER SAVE $1.00 NOW i TWO Subscriptions for $11.00 (Reg. $12 • Save $1) in Rappahannock and Adjoining Counties Elsewhere in USA, TWO Subscriptions for $14 (Reg. $15- Save $1) Split This Offer Anyway You Prefer: ‘Give one year subscriptions to two friends $11 00 total in Rappahannock and adjoining counties ‘Give a one year subscription to a friend and renew your own subscription (no matter when it runs out) for $11 00 (in Rappahannock and adjoining counties) ‘Give a combination of one subscription in Rappahannock or adjoining counties, plus one “outside" for $12.00. 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“Woodville Area News By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock Men Corrwpond™, Visitors of Mrs. Marcia Bullion for the weekend and during the week included Edward S. Long. of Culpeper, Mrs. Gladys Bowie of Culpeper and sister Mrs. Alice Wood of Washington, Mrs. Gene Scott and family, Miss Gloria Inskeep, both of Culpeper, Roger Lohman of Bowie, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. James Bullion of Silver Spring, Md. Gordon Jenkins and sons, Chuck and Devin of Frederick, Md. were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hitt and Mrs. Virginia Jenkins. Friday overnight guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gatterbuck of Warrenton and the Sunday caller was Mrs. Lacy Fincham of Manassas. Dr. and Mrs. John O’Bannon and children Jack and Ginny were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. 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 ba aaan in our warahouaa In Charlottesville, Va. Turner Funeral Home lot CHESTER STREET |70S)4S44I01 FRONT ROVAl, VIRGINIA Dear friends, It is almost 2000 years since the birth of Christ, which we commemorate as Christinas. Over all these years, there have been too few when the 'peace on earth' of Christ's yearning has been a reality. Too often we have had wars fought in His name. As we move toward the 2000th Anniversary of Christ's birth, dare we hope that Peace on Earth - Good Will to All Men, will at long last become a reality? Sincerely BUCK KNIVES 'FAMOUS FOR MOLDING AN E_ D G F All Models — SHEATH & POCKET KNIVES "A Welcome Gift for Christmas" This Is Our Most Popular Model outdoor knife for those Over all length 5". FOLDING HUNTER—Model *110—4 ' blade has posi tive lock in open position. Handle of golden-grain Macassar ebony wood with solid brass bolsters and liner forged in one piece. May be carried in pocket or sheath An ideal heavy duty preferring a folding blade. Sheath included. $25®® BILL’S SPORTING GOODS DOWNTOWN FRONT ROYAL e«£flCBa(2»Stt£«&aia;£f*£i Maurice O’Bannon. Dr. and Mrs. B. B. Bagby and daughter Tacy were Sunday luncheon guests. Tabby Sue, John Jr. and Jeffery Woodward of Castleton were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke. Patsy Vest, a student from the University of Virginia arrived home Saturday for the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Terrell and children Mary Lou, Layne and Martha of Dillwyn and Mrs. Andrew Roberson and son A. G. of Blacksburg were luncheon guests of Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Dillard Glenn. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Andrews and family of Front Royal were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Jennifer. Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Clyde P. Johnson attended the Four Star annual Christmas Party held at the Holiday Inn at Tyson’s Corner. The Rev. and Mrs. Gale Titchenell attended the Ministers and Wives annual Christmas dinner held at the Rev. John Farrar’s in Culpeper Monday evening. Miss Sue Titchenell arrived home Saturday from Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Gale Titchenell and Miss Sue Titchenell were overnight guests of Mrs. Harold Moran in Mannington, W. Va. Wednesday. Bureau Meets Ian Pryde and Sam Snead, both of Washington, attended a special meeting of the Virginia Farm Bureau in Luray on December 12 to discuss priority issues for legislation with Delegate George Blard and other representatives to the Virginia General Assembly. As part of a series of Farm Bureau sessions, similar senatorial meetings were held at locations throughout the state. According to Snead, Farm Bureau members discussed a statewide bargaining and marketing bill. Southwest Virginia delegates have indicated that they will introduce this type of legislation into the 1979 General Assembly session but Snead said it was probably too late to work for adoption this year. News From Boston By MRS. MARIE ATKINS Rappahannock !N**w* G>rrr*ponHenI Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. George Butler, and Mrs. Lucy Thornhill were in Washington Sunday to attend the celebration for their brother, J. Stant Weaver in honor of his 80th birthday. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda and Patty, Johnnie Weaver and friend, Mike Hicks, Mrs. Leo Wood and Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Honts. Mrs. Mollie Nicholson of Etlan is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dodson. Donnie Leake entered Lynn Care Center in Front Royal Thursday. Charlie Jenkins of Catalpa spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar '* Jenkins. « -A Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Frazier. aacrtM®* ^G^1vjes. tvery V'^ tvert 2r»dsat nScM^ fO i ^ Ast A P -’ 1 Mile East of Marshall Rt 55 May we take this time to send you all our brightest greetings for the Yuletide season, and our sincere thanks for your kind support. John Walker Jenkins Auctioneering Service JENKINS AUCTION HOUSE «•' Washington, Va. Mrs. Lucy Jenkins is in Front Royal this week, caring for her grandchildren, Bill, Wendy and Lisa Jenkins, while their parents are in Oklahoma due to illness of Mrs. Jenkins’ father. Mrs. Shirley Snow aned son Darron of Richmond are visiting Mrs. Christine Corbin and son, Justin. Sgt. Paul S. Firtcham, USMC of Camp Lejune N. C. has arrived to spend the Christmas Holidays with his mother, Mrs. John Lamb, Mr. Lamb, Steve and Wayne and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jenkins were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hoffman and son Wayne in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier Jr. Michele and Michael were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Holtzman Frazier in Fredericksburg. * Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dennis were Saturday guests of the Rev. W. B. Dennis and his Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lewis and son Simon all of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. James Courtney and son Keith of Stanley were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Leake. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and Peggy and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cave and Tanya were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cave in Stanley. Mt. Lebanon Church held her Christmas Program Sunday evening with a large crowd in attendance. This writer would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your kindness and contributions during the past year and may the Christ child whose birthday we are celebrating be near everyone of you to shower down blessings for a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Wishing tn a llristaas bright wth proaise iri glad with hepe! Year hjiitj is greatly appreciated. WEST END SHELL Cecil and Thomas Baldwin Sparryvlll*, Va. 987*8240 News From Around Sperry ville By MRS. B. M. VARNER Rappahannock News Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Snellings and Mrs. Lloyd Snellings of Baileys Crossroads were guests Saturday of Mrs. Nina B. Brown. Mrs. Brown Miller was hostess at dinner and bridge at her home on Saturday evening. Her guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve and Mrs. Mary Quaintance. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Fuller of Alexandria were recent guests of Mrs. E. A. Campbell. Mrs. Frank Edmond and Mrs. C. E. Burke of Front Royal were luncheon guests last Wednesday of their sister, Mrs. George W. Hakins. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Bayne of Brentwood, Md. were visitors Thursday in the Hawkins home and also visited other relatives in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and Mrs. B. M. Varner were guests Sunday at a pre-Christmas family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Palmer and family in Nokesville. Mrs. Helen McCarty of Gainesville was a recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baldwin Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. were weekend guests of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overhulser of Alexandria joined them on Sunday. Mrs: Brown Miller, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sims and Mrs.' H. B. Wood Sr. attended the Rappahannock Concert on Sunday evening. Mrs. Perle Coffey is a patient in University of Virginia Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. David Lyne, Heather and McCure, Mrs. Peachy Warren, Katherine and Chip of Warrenton were guests during the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne. Sunday guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Mrs. Lois Frazier, Miss Patty Atkins and Miss Frances Leake of Warrenton also Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bonsignore. Mr. and Mrs. Carson B. Johnson were hosts at the Brown family Christmas dinner on Sunday. Mrs. C. S. Butler of Hagerstown. Md. and Mrs. John Poferl of Baltimore, Md., sisters of Mrs. Johnson were Saturday overnight guests. Mr. Joseph Poole of Maryland was a Sunday dinner guest of the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Wiley and family. Best Wishes for a Joyful Holiday Season from all of us at PAUL’S MAYTAG Front Royal, Va. V.W. Vehicle Specialist • Repairs on Most Foreign and American Cars 30 Ashby St., Warrenton, Va. 347-3785 Service Center Place your ad for as little as $5.75 : Horse&Tack Traders’ Corner — Appears each week in the following papers -- Loudoun Times-Mirror Leesburg, Va. (703)777-1110 Fauquier Democrat Warrenton, Va. (703) 347-4222 Rappahannock News Washington, Va. (703)675-3349 HORSES FOR SALE ^ J BUCKSKIN FILLY - one year old Will nature to 15.1 plus. Great 4H prt^Ni# $150 703-327-4851 weekends or after 5 (17) GENTLE RIDING HORSES tor salelarge selection of 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) HA® ARAB, Half Thoroughbred YMCtig - 14.2 hands Will be a goofflfumper. will give hay for winter $400 703-822-5540 (17) REGISTERED QUARTERHORSES for Christmas and investment We sell quality for English and Western riding. Consignments also accepted Cedar Run Farm 703-347-7585 (12-7-3M7) HAY FOR SALE HAY, large bales, orchard grass, clover, fescue, $1.75, delivery available, 361-1690. 1271 T« FOR SALE Timothy hay, very good $80-ton Can deliver Call 703-338-4031 (12-7-4M7) HAY - Excellent timothy alfalfa mix Also excellent alfalfa available $100 per ton delivered Can pick up bales at bar 703687-6230 (12-21-2M7) PURE ALFALFA HAY - (No weeds or nurse crop), $115 per ton or $2.25 per bale Phone 703-3386266after 6 p m (17) STRAW - suitable for horse bed ding. $1 75 a bale 703-7777522 (1) We have a large selection of hay and straw for horses and cattle. Prompt courteous delivery (and deliveries free of charge) Our prices are competitive (they have to be in these times). To discuss your needs for hay and straw contact Sam Case evenings 703-3384441. TWIN OAKS FARM PURCELLVILLE VA 22132 r PONIES FOR SALE ■WELSH PONY - bay 13 hands 8 year old. Gelding. Loves to jump $200. 703-554-8484. (17) PONY ■ black mare 10 plus hands 6 years. Great (or children or companion for horse $50 703327-4851, weekends or after 5 (17) ... 1 1 1 JOBS WANTED MATURE GENTLEMAN will perform farm or stable services in exchange tor small salary and living accommodations Bondable, nonsmoker, non-drinker and experienced Post telephone number to P 0 Box 1422. Middleburg, Va 22117. (17) TACK & EQUIPMENT TWO SADDLES one English. $175. one Western. $250 Excellent condition 703-668-6323 (17) SADDLES ENGLISH 19-inch and 17-inch complete - Double rein bridle - mint condition Call after 6 p m 703-327 6745 (12-7-2M 7) ENGLISH SADDLE, good con dition, $75, 361-1691 U'21'71 Used Mayhugh side sadrtte, 17” seat, excellent leather Er work manship, safety stirrup, ready to use, a big Chiistmas gift, Horse Country Saddlery, Warrenton, 347 3141. 1211/71 Uee’tf &abblerp Sc Gibing Spparrl Established 1963 7 South King Street Lies burg, Virginia 703-777-4386 ♦ Tack Repair ♦ Tack ♦ Gifts -¥ Equipment ♦ Riding Apparel ♦ Stable Supplies BARN CONSTRUCTION GRt£ty HOMES ■ STABLES ■ BARNS ■ ADDITIONS - FENCING 347-1648 lrr" 1 BOARDING A TRAINING AVAILABLE - one stall Beautiful barn Feed, stall maintenance and turnout included. 703-687-6841. early a m or evenings (17) Casanow-Warrenton hunt area, Box stalls, good pastures, ring, miles of trails, $90 month plus grain; Also field hunter for sale, 347-3137. 12.14 6 21 r ■ — "'"X EMPLOYMENT . POSITION JANUARY 1 -for totally reliable person for small raceshow stable Must have some experience. be able to ride lead pony Some exercising if qualified Must be neat, answer telephone politely and intelligently and be good with dogs Brandnew stable, warm and easy to work in. Good hours Mary Litchfield Jones. Crosswind. Middleburg, Virginia 22117 703-6876217 M2-21-4M7) MISC. HORSES TRANSPORTED - local or long distance Reasonable rates Experienced handler David Mock 703-560-6604 or 703-591-7725 (12-21-2M7) EQUINE. JUMPS SIGNS PAINTED VINCE.NT WilLiAMS OCLAPk-A** ,VA. JAV'SAl BARN CONSTRUCTION VANS & TRAILERS v _ HARTMAN HORSE TRAILER $1000 Call 703-338-4031 (17) MISC. WANTED j WANTED to BUY horses and ponies under $350 Vienna Virginia 703-938-2538 (17) WANTED PROBLEM HORSES green horses horses to train or keep tit I'll get them qomg tor you Excellent references 703687-6841. early am or evenings (17) WANTED TO BUY Horses, ponies, colts, saddles, wagons, etc. 703 554-8255 *— - INSTRUCTION L_ . RIDING LESSONS Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3012 777-3279 FARRIERS HORSESHOEING BILL DAVIS 703-347-4009 T^liUilliams Cov Inc. specializing in the construction of Complete Custom Horse Facilities BARNS - STABLES - INDOOR ARENAS Remodeling - Custom Homes "Hers* barns built by Horseman" We Service our Product Rt 1 Box 40. Brood Run Vo 22014 703-347-3173 .cKNEYBft Y\r* •BUILDERS* •COMPLETE HORSE FACILITIES •POLE BARNS ^MACHINERY SHEDS ALL TYPES OF FARM BUILDINGS "QUALITY WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES" 703-554-8468 Round Hill. Va.

Rappahannock Rents' —^ Reach nearly everyone in Rapfihannocfc County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. RATES; $2J5 for the first 20 words, 10 cents for each additional word. Box numbers, $1.00 addhionaL Classified Ads Caff 6754349 Tome* Your Ad r ".1 MfSC. FOR SAie ' -.' .^ 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, 987 8824. 13d21 JUST IN TIME for Christ* mas—Upright piano, OK condition. 987 8121. 13 + FOR SALE: Ben Franklin Stove, good condition, $125. After 6 p.m., call 937 5482. _._13d28 FOR SALE: 10 week old pigs $45 each. After 6 p m. Call 9375482 _13d28 FOR SALE: Used Ashley Wood Stove $150. Call day time 675 3336. 13 + 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. 347 4997 after 6 p.m _3tfpoc ?77 Ford, F 150, 4x4, V 8, PS. PB, AM FM stereo, air con d'fioning. tinted windows, ■il.OOO miles $6,100 or reasonable offer 675 3440 or 675 3844 J3tf Marlin Model 1892, Lever A'.tion 32 Caliber Octaqon Barrel $195. 1898 Krag 30-40 ra’iber, $160. Bacon Belmont" 5 string ban|0 with a'd shell case $290 Call Ron otter 6 p in. 364 2164. 13d28 18 REGISTERED' Black Anous cows, some wit" calves, many bred to Linebacker et Wye Ray T Cannon, Ei Rancho Grande, Castleton, Va 703 937 41 11 13d28 F OR SALE F rewood and you cut. Tom and Jim Lee. Phone 675 3558. _13d28 Autographed copies of Kilpatrick and McCarthy, "Political Beastiary", "Foxes Union" and "Raccoon and Friends." Available at the Rush River Company, Washington, Va. 675-3327 __13.+ WANTED’ TO BUY: 1968 or newer VW beetle or Karmann Oh la body with good trans ax'e title. Engine condition net important. 347 4997 after 6 r m 3 tf BIG SALE in progress at Rappahannock Tack Shop, F lint Hill. Used English and Western saddles 675 3670 _ _13 tF i REPLACE wood and mixed wood tor sale Moody Aylor 987 8215 13d?i v .v PARTS. body a n t merhanicab frcm '68 70 347 490/ after 6 o. m 3tfpd WOOD STOVES New Airtight Low Prices j Ashley C 60 $300 : Ashlev 25 HF $150 Morso, Efel, Heart Mate, Portland, Warner Deliveries & Installation Available Robert Wagg, Nethers 987-8005 13(128 ( HOME AND [business SERVICES ROOF ING ' ’L-t'-r', rind down ,o uVnqs, T nn.nq and roofing * an hinds Aluminum gutter and downspout Roof repair ■ ill Bill Starks, 67 S 3630, /,'aVungton, Va 5 tf ' AX I D E R M I S T - - Proles | ri a I mounts at sen nip prnes Work returned R0 days Hood Madison |o"'y, 1703! 948 4622 Sd28 WILLIAM E. SISK: Electrical Contractor. New homes, additions, wiring of all kinds, no jobs too small. Call 9878772. Sperryville, Va. 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. _5tf GORE'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE. Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs. P. O. Box 88, Sperryville, Va., 987 8748. 5tf VVe Can Supply AH Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825-8383 Culpeper Gimlet Ridge Chimney Sweep Member of Chimney Stofp Guild Timothy F.Johnson Fully Insured Bmtonvillt, Virginia 23610 703-636-2465 12-28 I INSTRUCTION Improve yourself. “Drivers ^employed by larged ' trucking companies' had annual average earnings of about $18,300, in 19741 I Start now to plan for a professional career driving a Big Rig!' Our private training school otters competent instructors modem equip ment and challenging train <ng fields Keep your job and tram on part time basis (Sat & Sun j or attend our 3 week full time resident tram mg Call right now for full information Reyco Tractor-Trailer Training. Inc. HARRISONBURG 703-434 5326 PERSONAL No hunting or trespassmQ or Grpenf < ip farm, violators will be prosecuted _2Jj4 Not ce No hunting at Sun nyside Orchards December 27, 28, and ?9th Mrs. Alice R Tv' nod _21 d21 In loving memory of Lee Taylor Settle, who passed away 3 years ago Dec. 19, 1975 Wtenever loved ones pass away No words however, kind Can truly ease the grieving hearts Of those they leave behind But memory is the treasure t muse Of happy thoughts, they say And happy thoughts of those we love Will never pass away Tansy, Lisa, Carla, Keith and Timmy 21+pd —Joe Williams— General Contractor Chester Gap, Va.. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. "Quality” Second To Ncne V* Stai. No* ConUactar No ' 703-635 5903 We would like to thank everyone for helping to make our annual Christmas dance such a success. A special thanks to those who made contributions. Cecil Baldwin 21 + In memory of my husband, James W. Thomas at Christmas. If I could have one Christmas wish One wish that could come true I'd wish with all my heart For yesterday and you. Wife, Mary Ellen -21 +Pd r ' .... HELP WANTED . ■ - J OFFICE ASSISTANT — Completion of 2 yrs. Of business college +2 yrs. of clerical experience of increasing responsibility. OR completion of 1 yr. of an accredited business college +3 yrs. of clerical experience of increasing responsibility. OR graduation from high school + 4 yrs. of clerical experience of increasing responsibility. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on an equal time basis. In all cases education or experience should include bookkeeping or basic ac counting practices. Applicants must reside m Rappahannock, Va. Starting salary $7,265. As vacancies occur, applicants will be considered as they become eligible State ap phcahons (G. O FORM P 12) available from local Va. Employment Commission offices & Office of Recruit ment & Examination and must be received by 5:00 p.m., Dec. 26, 1978, at the office of Recruitment & Examination, 817 E Franklin St., Rich mond, Va 23219 An equal opportunity employer. 20 + Experienced cook, very flexible hours, live in or out, references, needed im mediately, excellent salary. Call 347 7144. 20 tf f" ■ . . u RENTALS-HOUSES - TilJ MODE R ll COUNTRY COLONIAL home on 5 acres with open countryside view and swimming pool, 3 to 4 bedrooms. Unfurnished. Available soon on farm between Warrenton and The Plains. References required. $600 monthly. Option to buy available. Contact Rosalyn Smith, Nelson Realty, Warrenton, 347 7790 _2SU j Viewahannock I County!! I CHRISTMAS by the energymizer fireplace! Use your new skates on the lake (soon) Cedar deck in the pines. Well-insulated, snug 2 bedroom home, move in. Amissville area. $39,000. OLD HOMES to fix-up. Call MASSIES CORNER hilltop with breathtaking views of valley and Blue Ridge Mts., I open and wooded, 25 acres. $51,000. BELLIE BESS MT. tracts j with Skyline Drive like views! $49,500. ! GIVE A LOT for Christmas Lakefront $4,2M. LAST CHANCE to buy before the Big Birthday Celebration1 RAPPALACHIAN HOMES Washington, Va 937 4388 Telemobile: 347-1920 1 i A partridge...a pear ^ tree...a sincere wish for your happiness., all sure signs pointing ^Merry*. Christmas ;• toAli' 1 \ B. Dahlgren, Broker Percy Melville, Broker Jean Lillard, Sales Agent Chris Parrish, Sales Agent Roy Wheeler Realty Company Wan -!ii in. \ a OFFICE SPACE available in "Clopton House". Carpeting and private bath. $75-month. 675-3400. 24tfk TWO OR THREE BEDROOM house with bath, near Front Royal. Has two storage buildings, very nice and quiet area. $22,000. 703-635-8067. __ Fauquier Democrat Rappahannock 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. 4393620. 27d21c To One and All Best Wishes for Peace Joy Cheer Now and Throughout the Year W. H. Lyne Realtor R. Joseph Nordone Associate Roger Atkins Salesman Between Dec. 21-28 Call 987-8171 or 987-8291 RAY T. CANNON CO. REAL ESTATE SINC£t961 GREETINGS To All Our Neighbora +Mr. and Mr*. Emory T. VanDoren, who are now living on the farm purchased from Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Latham near Amissville. +Mr. and Mrs. David M. Bates, who purchased the old Burke house from Mr. and Mrs. James Bennett at Boston. +Dr. and Mrs. Norman Horwitz, purchasers of the 100 acre Piedmont Farm in Madison County. +Mary A. Powell, who owns 65 acres near Boston purchased from Mr. and Mrs. George McDonald. +Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kerr, who bought a tract of woodland near Castleton from Mr. and Mrs. William Carrigap. +Peter Kreyling, Michael Kroger and Barbara Noce, purchasers of 50 acres of mountain land near the Blue Ridge from Mr. and Mrs. Ted Triplett. +Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Embrey who are now living in their new home built on 10 acres purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wharton, near Amissville. -f Phyllis Kelm, who bought some adjoining acreage to add to their Christmas tree farm, from Capt. and Mrs. Wayne Hammett. +Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Glenn and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown, who purchased 25 acres from Mr. and Mrs. Homer Henry near Castleton. +James Cannon, buyer of a large tract of woodland on Blackwater Creek. +Earl Jenldns, who is building a nice, new, large home on a tract of land purchased from Mr. and Mrs. John W. Settle near Castleton. +Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Katz, who plan to build on 20 acres of fine timberland purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Ingelow Kime in the edge of Castleton Mountain. -fLoretta Clarke, buyer of a tract of land on the Thornton River near Woodville from Mrs. Vallie Butler and others. +Reginald Clatterbuck, purchaser of a wooded tract near Amissville, from Leona King. +Tom Cook, the purchaser of 50 acres from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gasch at Castleton. AMISSVILLE, VA. 937-4111 6HR1SWAS PREFRORIES £ We at Rappahannock Realty wish you and yours the very best for the Holiday Season and the coming year. Sincerely, Peggy Clark Lindquist Miriam S. Harris Edward Clark, Mgr. John Williams, Agent Greg Clark, Agent RAPPAHANNOCK REALTY Flint Hill, Va. Phone 675-3414 Rappahannock Area 1840 Estate house, 9 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms. 3 baths, over 8,000 sq. ft. of living space, guest house, new hunter stable. 12 acre lake, 75 acres in center of hunt country. $490,000 owner financing. Renovated period house, 5 bedrooms, 3‘/a baths, C.A.C. on 50 secluded acres. $200,000. Hunt Gauntry 80 acre farm with barn, lakesite, crops, pastures and woods. $1,625 per acre with owner financing. 190 acre farm with over 8,000 ft. on state road, surveyed off in 5 and 10 acre lots, ready to market. $1,300 per acre, owner financing. Ante-Bellum brick manor house on 265 acres of top farm land, tenant houses, barns, stables, etc. $650,000. Merry Christmas Michael G. Marsh, Broker 703-825-0112 703-987-8389 SAM D NEAD R EALTV Homes • Forms and Country Real Estate Washington, Va. 22747 , Business Phone 987-8700 4 - 25+ acre lots, good road, water-perks, nice building sites. 85 acres in Amissville area-will sell as one tract or divide. 17 acres near Rappahannock River, old burnt bid., stream, mostly open, good road frontage. Merry Christinas Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year ' Eileen M. Day Realtor Brok t r Washington, Va. Candy Coombs «75-3400 Kerry Smithgall 675-3485 937-5573 CHRISTMASTIDE' ( it's our favorite time for saying thank you for your friendship and loyalty and for extending * w warm wishes to all. STUART REALTY Amissville, Va. 937-4485 Luther B. Stuart 937-4485 John Marocchl, Broker Associate 987-4685 M. B. Stuart 937-4485 L. S. Pattishall, Associate 937-4969 m realtor Our Yultide greeting k rji * lo you this year, f B 1 R rings every good wish or joy and good cheer! IP MERRYJ V MERRY 1 CHRISTMAS TO ALL. Panorama Realty Sperryville, Va. 987-8640 m REALTOR* ASSOCIATES James Leake John Eubank, Jr. Beverly Atkins Dean Hahn J . M. O'Bannon C. K. Barnes 987-8236 987-8146 675-3883 635-7048 987-8713 987-8619