Rappahannock News, February 15, 1979

30th YEAR, NO. 7 ISPS 455580 10 Pages THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15,1979 Washington. Virginia Phone 075-3349 20' Seventh Graders Walk Down History Lane By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock News Staff Writer On the third day of the Williamsburg adventure, we rose again—if not from the dead; then from the next closest thing to it. I think the vote would have been near unanimous if I’d proposed that we trade breakfast for another hours sleep. Hang the right way to start the morning that cereal commercials are always preaching! But I kept quiet and even though my prayers for more sleep went unanswered, we were on the receiving end of a couple of Sunday blessings. First, the cafeteria at 7:30 that morning was a lot quieter than it had been during any of our earlier meals. The kids were almost too beat to yawn, much less Richmond Newsline A Special Report on the Virginia General Assembly of Interest to Rappahannock County From the Arundel Newspapers Richmond Bureau DEL. L. CLEAVES MANNING <DPorts mouth) conceded that his lengthy legislation aimed at establishing uniformity of local governments has “a lot of nits to pick at if you want to pick at them.” The House of Delegates did last week and rejected Manning’s controversial bill in a 46-29 vote. The legislation attempting to bring all of the state’s laws dealing with the powers of local governments into one uniform package had been sharply criticized by local officials from across the state. Representatives of many localities felt the bill would erode the individuality of their respective governments and leave them without powers to deal with problems unique to their own areas. * • * * THE HOUSE reversed an earlier decision last week and approved a bill sponsored by Del. David Brickley (D-Prince William) which would require state registration of farm land owned by foreign interests. The House had rejected the measure, but later reconsidered its decision and placed it back on the calendar, finally approving it on a 58-38 vote. Del. Ray Garland (RRoanoke) opposed the bill, saying it duplicated farmland ownership disclosure requirements already set out by the federal government. Garland said only 17,000 acres of an estimated 23 million acres of farm land in Virginia is foreignowned. Brickley has said foreign ownership has appeared to be on the increase in Virginia and his bill would allow state agriculture officials to keep tabs on the situation. * * • • VOLUNTEER RESCUE squads in Virginia may be able to seek exemptions from tough state regulations on equipment and training under legislation already approved by the House. Del. Mary Sue Terry (D-Patrick) said allowances for variances from the regulations are necessary to keep rescue squads in some rural areas in business. table hop and chatter. Second, the snow forecast by the weather wizards on Saturday hadn’t material-j After breakfast, it took only a few minutes for everyone to pack up. But our departure was delayed when petty acts of vandalism were uncovered as teachers checked out rooms on the second floor where the boys stayed. It was a classic case of a few rotten Rappahannock apples making it rough for the whole barrel. As the buses finally rolled on to Jamestown an hour later, we were a subdued bunch. The kids were aware that the line between pranks and a serious offense had been crossed. They barely whispered. Because of our delayed start, we skipped a planned stop at the site of the original lamestown. I felt better when we learned that the New World’s first permanent English settlement and Virginia’s first capital now rests underneath the James River. We wouldn’t have seen much except waves and the sea wall and the way things were going that morning, someone’s child would have fallen into the brink. b Boats, Not Ships t the first sight of the estown dock with the Susan Contance, the GodSchooi Budge! Session Dr. William Bloomer, superintendent of schools for Rappahannock County, announced guidelines this week for public presentations at the School Board’s first budget session, scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the elementary school library. Persons or organizations wishing to offer proposals for Ihe 1979-80 school budget should contact the School Board office, 987-8773, prior to the meeting on February 20 in order to be placed on :he agenda. Speakers are also ‘equested to provide the school Board with a written x>py of remarks. BEFORE REACHING THEIR NEW HOME in Virginia’s swamps, Jamestown colonists spent four and a half months at sea on the Shsan Constance, the Godspeed and a third ship. Replicas of the three vessels are decked at Jamestown, awaiting repairs. speed and their sister ship, my memory flipped back a few pages to a lesson I’d learned as a teenager. Crossing the Pacific Ocean on a military transport, I remembered being told over and over again that what I was on was a ship, not a boat. Only ships crossed the ocean, tie naval experts told me, boats stayed closer to home. Following that line of thought, I guess the three vessels that carried over 100 colonists to the New World would rank as ships. But you could have fooled me. They were certainly flimsy excuses for ocean going transports. Hard to believe that the Jamestown three made it over the Atlantic while the Titantic sank. With a crew and a few passengers, I might have braved a Rappahannock pond on the largest of the three ships but only in calm weather. We weren’t allowed below decks but looking down the hatchway, we could see the narrow bunks where passengers slept during their four-and-a-half month ordeal. It was hardly a pleasure cruise, particularly for anyone much over five-foot, six-inches. Judging from the length of the bunks, the taller colonists slept with their knees shoved up against their chests. Faced with debtor’s prison or a second chance in the colonies, I think I’d have opted for life behind bars every time before setting foot on a ship’s deck. With wind whistling off the James and the sun playing hide and seek behind clouds, no one in our Rappahannock contingent lingered on the dock. We hustled into the exhibition building for a quick look at 200 years of Virginia history in photographs, drawings and slides. Historic Squalor From there it was just a short walk through the woods to a replica of the Jamestown fort where our forefathers lived and labored in anything but splendor. Home to the colonists was a collection of (Continued on Page 2) JOHN WALKER JENKINS has announced his candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Rappahannock County subject to the November election. Jenkins To Run For Sheriff John Walker Jenkins has announced that he will be a candidate for sheriff in the upcoming November elections. Born and raised in Rappahannock County, 46year-old Jenkins attended Rappahannock County High School before serving two years in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jenkins was a member of the* Rappahannock Sheriff's Department for ten years from 1965 until 1975. For six years he was a deputy under Pete Estes before winning election as Sheriff in 1971. In the 1975 elections, Jenkins lost his bid for reelection, defeated by W. A. Buntin. An auctioneer for over 20 Donations Needed The Cancer Society needs donations for an auction to be held at Trinity Parish Hall in Washington in March. Please call 675-3279, 9878252, 937-5547, or 636-9388. Volunteers will pick up whatever you can part with! years, Jenkins runs an auction company in Washington, Virignia and a store and fruit stand in Sperryville. Jenkins said on Tuesday that it was “too early’’ for him to make any statements on how he planned to run the Sheriffs Department, if elected. He added that he would save his statements for later during campaign appearances. i Closed On Monday County offices, state offices, Rappahannock National Bank, Farmers and Merchants Bank, and post offices will be closed on Monday, February 19. Rappahannock County public schools will be open to make up a day missed due to snow. The Rappahannock News and most stores and businesses will also be open. Norris Resigns Presidency Of PEC Frank W. Norris will retire March 1 as president and chief executive officer of the Piedmont Environmental Council, according to an announcement by B. Powell Harrison, chairman of the board. Gen. Norris has served in the post since 1976 when he resigned as vice chairman of the Fauquier County Planning Commission. During his tenure he has built the PEC staff from two to more than 10 and has managed the publication of several manuals. Among them is the Main Street Manual which pertains to the preservation and improvement of old business districts and hft received national acclaim. Gen. Norris moved to The Plains after retiring in 1971 as commandant of the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk. He soon became active in preserving the historic and appealing .character of the Virginia countryside. Piedmont Environmental Council has given special priority to promoting the welfare of the farming industry. In this connection Gen. Norris has led the organization in developing and sponsoring the Virginia land use agricultural tax and the new agri-district law, which is patterned mainly on the successful New York law. Gen. Norris has become well known as a student and On Competency Tests RCHS Scores Near State Average Rappahannock County High School students socred slightly below the state average and about even with neighboring school systems on minimum competency tests for graduation administered last October. Excluding handicapped students, 78.7 per cent of Rappahannock’s tenth graders passed math and reading tests. Statewide, 82.2 per cent passed both sections. Taking the two sections of the test separately, county students faired slightly better in reading with 87.2 per cent passing. The math portion was passed by 86.2 per cent. Sixteen per cent of RCHS tenth graders passed only one section of the test, either reading or math, while 5.3 per cent failed both. In the state as a whole, 86.6 per cent passed the reading section and 87.3 passed the math section. Ten per cent passed only one test and 7.8 per cent failed both. Passing score on both tests is 70 per cent. To pass, a student must correctly answer at least 42 of the 60 reading questions and 70 of the 99 math questions. Students who scored below 70 per cent on either reading or math will have at least three more opportunities to take that test again before graduation. If one test was passed and the other failed, only the one failed must be taken again. Students who do not pass botlj tests prior to graduation cannot receive a high school diploma. The next testing date is scheduled for April, 1979. In the interim, RCHS students who failed either or both tests will receive instruction after school to strengthen areas of weakness. Statewide, the median score was1'86 per cent on reading and 88 per cent on mathematics. Approximately two per cent of Virginia's tenth graders answered all the reading items correctly and 2.4 per cent made a perfect score on math. At the other end of the scale, two per cent answered fewer than 28 of the 60 reading items correctly and 2.4 per cent answered fewer than 51 math questions correctly. Scores in nearby counties ranged from a high of 90.8 per cent passing in Loudoun to a low of 71.2 per cent passing in Greene. Percentage of non-handicapped students passing both tests in other systems was 87.9 in Brower To Recite William Brower, Associate Director of Speech at Princeton Theological Seminary, will appear at the Washington Baptist Church on February 24 at 7 p.m. in a “Friendly Visit With Mr. Frost." This is a converstaion in the words of Robert Frost’s poems, spoken by Brower. In addition to being a member of the Department of Practical Theology at Princeton Seminary since 1954, Brower is a professional stage and television actor and has appeared in many stock productions. His stage debut was made at the age of sixteen in the Ivoryton Playhouse in Connecticut in 1942. He has appeared on BROWER television in the Ford Theatre, Kraft Playhouse, Studio One and The Big Story. Brower is a teacher of oral intrepretation of literature and a specialist in the works of Mr. Frost. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1945 and earned a MA degree at Teachers College. Columbia University. He was an officer in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Benefit Basketball The Rappahannock Athletic Association and county teachers have combined forces to present a benefit basketball doubleheader on Saturday, February 24, at the high school auditorium. At 6:30 p.m., RAA women will face the faculty ladies in a contest that promises to go right down to the final buzzer. RAA men will match their skill with a round ball against the faculty gents immediately following the ladies’ game. Admission will be charged and proceeds will go towards completing the track at RCHS. Tax Planning Washington attorney David Konick, specialist in estate planning and tax matters, will present a VPI sponsored program on income taxes and systems for keeping financial records beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the courthouse on Thursday, February 22. GEN. NORRIS lecturer on land use subjects and a strong exponent of protecting the countryside from the abuses of uncontrolled growth. PEC directors have elected him vice-chairman of the board in which capacity he will temporarily guide the council until a successor is found by a committee appointed for this purpose. In accepting his resignation, Mr. Harrison said, "All Virginians who take pride in the pristine grandeur of the Piedmont’s rolling hills, well tended fields and charming towns and 'villages are grateful to Gen. Norris for the incomparable contribution he has made.” Albemarle, 82.4 in Clarke, 78 in Culpeper, 81.5 in Fauquier. 72.7 in Louisa. 74.9 in Madison, 82.3 in Orange. 82.9 in Page. 89 in Prince William, 84.2 in Shenandoah. 89.5 in Spotsylvania and 81.7 in Stafford. At the top end of the scale. Roanoke. Bland and Fairfax county school systems all had over 92 per cent of students pass both tests. At the bottom, only 49.2 per cent of tenth graders in King and Queen County passed both sections of the competency exam. More Building Permits Issued During 1978, the number of building permits for new residential construction issued in Rappahannock County increased by 27 per cent over the previous year, according to information released by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission. In 1977, 52 new construction permits were issued in Rappahannock. In 1978, the number jumped to 66. In the five-countv RaDpahannock-Rapidan Planning District, permits for new residential construction dropped from 1.033 in 1977 to 1,009 in 1978. a decrease of 2.3 per cent. Along with Rappahannock, Fauquier and Madison Counties recorded increases in building activity between 1977 and 1978. Building permits issued in Fauquier rose 1.2 per cent from 504 in 1977 to 510 in 1978. Madison showed an increase of 18.1 per cent —from 83 in 1977 to 98 in 1978. Culpeper County recorded a decrease in issuance of building permits from 160 in 1977 to 143 in 1978. The decrease in Orange County was 17.9 per cent with a drop in permits issued from 234 in 1977 to 192 in 1978. Overall in 1978. Fauquier County issued the most permits, 510, while Rappahannock issued the least, 66. By comparison, the neighboring counties of Prince William and Loudoun issued 2,319 and 639 permits respectively in 1978. Senior Play This Weekend This weekend, the senior class play, "The Curious Savage," will be presented at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium on Friday and Saturday. February 16 and 17, 8 p.m. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $2 a piece beginning at 7 p.m. each evening. Join the guests at "The Cloisters" and learn what happens when Senator Titus Savage is caught digging up the First Lady’s prized petunias in the White House gardens. Discover the connection between the Senator’s outrageous behavior and the commitment for irresponsible actions of his mother, actress Ethel P. Savage. Fruit School Rescheduled The annual Rappahannock-Madison Fruit School has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 22, at Graves Mountain Lodge. The program will begin at 10 a.m. For further information, contact VPI extension agent Rap Owines at 675-3691.

■Seventh Graders (Continued from Page 1) nud and wattle huts hidden behind a stockade fence. The fence would probably nring top dollar today—a perfect privacy screen to keep aut the neighborhood in upper middle-class suburbia. But no self-respecting suburbanite would pay good money for any but a few of the homes not even for a dog house, no matter how well it would match early American decor. The buildings were tiny, most of them not much bigger than ten feet by twelve feet. Only a few of the gentlemen’s dwellings had a loft for sleeping or a chimney. This meant that smoked filled rooms weren’t reserved for politicians since most commonfolk had to make do with an open fire in the house if they wanted to be warm. Floors were dirt—or probably mud since the original settlement was built in a swamp. Close attention must have been paid to recreating conditions at the first Jamestown when the replica was built because puddles of water surrounded most of the buildings in the settlement. Where would a colonial village be without stocks? Even when every pair of hands was needed for labor to provide food for the colonists, the Jamestownites found time to build a set. As in Williamsburg 50 years later, a round in the stocks was reserved for minor rule infractions like missing the daily church services. Life at Jamestown literally centered around the church. Compared to the hovels that served as home to the populace, the house of worship for the Church of England that sat in the middle of the fort was imposing—but only by comparison. It had several windows that provided enough light to distinguish the indoors from a cave. Built on a little hump, it was dryer than most of the homes and big enough to seat all the colonists at one time. No January White Sales Jamestown also had a hut that passed for a store. Shopping sprees and special sales must not have been regular occurances back then as there was hardly room for more than four people at a time inside. Wrapped in what looked like an old burlap sack, our Jamestown guide was a far cry from the dapper gentleman in cape, hose and three-cornered hat who led us on our lantern tour of old Williamsburg. Our man at the fort sat and shivered on the stocks- as he explained that dinner for the colonists usually consisted of a cup of thin soup or broth. According to the guide, any game that was shot, any crops that were harvested, went into a common pot. Sneaking home With a few berries or a squirrel for a private family supper was a crime. (It’s ironic that those first Jamestown dinners were communal—almost communistic—affairs.) Also missing from Jamestown were the craft shops that lined the streets of colonial Williamsburg. The closest thing to crafts that the iiappalianuuck Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $6.00 Elsewhere in the U.S. per year $7.50 Outside the U.S. per year $6.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE iRenewal 0«di tndosrD NAME ___ ADDRESS ;|TY — Entered as second cl$ss maij&l thgj’ost Office in Warrenton, Va Trie Rappahannock News is published eveFy Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street. Warrenton, Va . by The Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co.. P O Box • 631. Warrenton. Va 22186 Colton’s Tots ’N Teens Mini-Mall 205 A E. Main St. Front RoyaUVa. George Washington Birthday Sale Bargains throughout the store, 50% and more off little fort offered was a pottery shop, barely big enough for a couple of potters to squeeze into. The colonists had no time for anything but basic necessities. It took every minute of the day to keep body and soul together and, as our guide explained it, the colonists even gave up on that. Waving his hand towards the river, he reported that our forebearers had called it quits and loaded back onto their tiny ships for the roundtrip voyage to England when they were met by reinforcements at the mouth of the James. Persuaded by additional bodies and supplies, they turned back and saved the distinction of First permanent English colony for Jamestown by reoccupying their wretched village. And wretched was the word for it. Wet and cold in the winter, wet, hot and bugbitten in the summer, plagued by Indians, disease and lack of agricultural know-how, it’s a wonder they made it at all. Seeing the replica of that colony brought home the impossible odds that the Jamestown settlers labored against to maintain their precarious existence. Williamsburg seemed modern by comparison. All of us—kids and adults alike—left the fort with renewed appreciation for the heroism shown by our forebearers in reaching the New World and carving a home from the wilderness. After the fort, we jumped forward in time: forward to the Williamsburg era in a visit to the colonial glass factory and last chance for a souvenir of our three-day adventure. Instead of burlap, our hosts at the glass house were dressed again in hose and buckled shoes. We crowded around the guard rail to watch as they heated sand in ovens that looked like mud and stone nests put together by giant, mud-daubing wasps. Once heated to the melting point, the liquid sand was blown into vases, pitchers, candle sticks and glasses at the end of im'?pt><si&iy long pipes bycolonial ’craftsmen ,who produced 20 or more pieces in an hour. Those of us who’d depleted the financial reserves we’d allowed for the trip leisurely enjoyed the glass blowing demonstration as our seventh graders scrounged in pocket and purse for bills and coins to buy one last present for mom and dad. Then it was back to 20th century America and McDonald land. Lunch bought its share of excitement as we lost one of our buses on the trip to the fast food joint. The drivers, John Henry Woodward and 'Peggy Sutphin, had earned admiration and confidence from the adult contingent by piloting school buses packed with suitcases and excited youngsters down crowded Richmond streets and along dual-lane highways without a mishap. Like Little Bo Peep’s sheep, we knew the lost bus would eventually find its way. The only complaints that ^jtSHlNOTONl5 BIRTHDay The White Shop will be CLOSED ALL DAY THURSDAY in preparation for our famous * GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY SALE which starts FRIDA Y at 9 a.m. with SA VINGS of 40 - 50 and 60% All Salts Final No Refunds No exchanges Alterations at cost No phone orders, please Sale hours: Friday 9 to 9 Saturday 9 to 6 CULPEPER came when Peggy wheeled In were from kids who didn’t have time to get a third Big Mac or a fourth order of fries. . djl Stuffed with America’s favorite junk food, we loaded back on the buses for the final leg of our journey home. I grabbed a seat at the front and managed to catch a short nap. lulled to sleep by a broadcast of the Bullets game from John Henry’s radio. The disco addicts must have run out of batteries because we were spared repetitions of ‘‘Saturday Night Fever” on the ride back to Rappahannock. I would never have believed it on Friday’s ride down but voices raising “100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” from the rear were the next best thing to silence. The buses reached Rappahannock elementary school at 6 p.m. just as gusts of wind howled across Route 211 and sent temperatures plummeting. We had been spared snow in Williamsburg but home lay under a blanket of white. Luckily, the highway department plows had been busy and roads were cleared. Cued by the teachers, all the kids flocked into groups to thank their chaperones. With parents back in charge, we were off duty at last. The adventure was over. An Educational Treat The seventh grade’s trip to Williamsburg was an educational treat for young and old alike. Of course, we had a few problems. Mob rule took over occasionally as kids forgot that Locality Liable Virginia Attorney General Marshall Coleman has issued an opinion to Washington County on failure of a locality to enact a comprehensive plan, according to the February 1979 edition of The Reporter, a monthly news letter from the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission. Coleman’s opinion states that while tine “Code* Virginia imposes ho e*pr4^ penalties for failure to adopt, a comprehensive plan is the basis for local land use ordinances and thus provides land use decisions with the background necessary to be The 66th Basic Session of the State Police Academy, consisting of 42 trooper trainees, convened in Richmond, February 4, according to Colonel D. M. Slane, the Department’s Superintendent. Basic training, which lasts 20 weeks, includes 142 subjects calling for 1010 hours of instruction plus a three-hour study period each day. Courses range from onehour lectures on such subjects as drugs, press relations, polygraph and Identi-Kit to such long courses as pursuit driving, firearms, and motor vehicle inspection. Full entrance salary of SI0,992 is received at once and time begins to run for merit increases which can bring the top trooper salary to $15,575. Academy The class will graduate June 22, 1979, and the fullfledged troopers will report to their duty stations June 25, 1979. Colonel Slane said that complete information on becoming a trooper is available from any State Police officer or Department member. ++++ Euc^yptus leaves provide all the nourishment and water that koala bears need. The word koala means “no drink” in the language of native Australians. 'Sal./Sun. Mat. 2:W Eves. 7 00 - 9.30 6CNE HACKMAN CHRISTOPHER i REEVE —Rappahannock News Photo /Mary Schumaker THE BASKET WEAVER in colonial Williamsburg spent years as an apprentice mastering his trade. Today s craftsman turns out basket masterpieces, using the same tools and tricks employed in 17th century America. adults were supposed to go first—even on three-day field c trips. There were times when t a flying wedge of the best § blocking backs in the NFL 1 Mjuldn’t have helped me get c aff the bus before every kid t who wanted to had exited first. c Scattered pillow fights :rupted the first night in the motel. For the first few meals, it was a constant aattle to keep kids in the cafeteria until adults who :hose not to bolt their food without swallowing had finished eating. But these were all minor difficulties. r s 1 c c s A hardcore few were involved in actions that went a Few steps passed mere misbehavior. They were punished and in addition, had to face censure from peers who didn’t appreciate being tarred with the same brush. Without Plan judged reasonable and not arbitrary. Further, Coleman noted in his opinion, a locality without a comprehensive plan is subject to suit by ANY citizen who sees fit to bring an action of mandamus against the locality for “failure to enforce a public duty.” It is also the opinion of the Attorney General that, localities without a. plan “pi ay not enact Special land value assessment Sind taxation for "agricultural” lands. The overwhelming majority f our seventh graders ehaved as ladies and entlemen. They listened and ;arned in appreciation of the hance to journey back into imerican history. As for this veteran haperone, I’ve already ffered to go along on next ear’s trip when the last of ly three boys reaches eventh grade. But I’ve earned my lesson—next time ut of the starting blocks, I’ll ome prepared with track hoes. AT THE MUSIC SHOP IN WILLIAMSBURG, a “colonial” craftsman explained how 17th century Americans enjoyed music despite not having record players, casette tape players or radios. 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LHAnALTERS COME ALIVE in the production of ”The Curious Savage” as rehearsals continue every day for the presentation this weekend by members of the senior class of Rappahannock County High School. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Pictured are, left to right, Karen Murray, Todd Tylek, Natalie Swindler, Linda Findly, Kim Gilkey, Joyce Foster and Kenny Eline. Food Stamp Criteria Change New eligibility criteria for food stamps will be in affect on March 1, 1979, and will result in substantial changes in the program, the Virginia Department of Welfare announced this week. “One of the most significant changes after March 1,” said Lynn Gallagher, Bureau Chief of Assistance Programs, “is that no households will automatically qualify for the program.” “Under old regulations, a household could automatically participate in the food stamp program if all household members received either public assistance or Supplemental Security Income benefits,” Ms. Gallagher said. New rules now require all applicants to meet the same eligibility criteria. Other March 1 changes include: $1,750 in assets. (Previous level was $1,500). Any licensed vehicle with a <V\eal Estate % dl. REALTOR m AVOID FINANCIAL HEADACHES Thinking aboiit selling your home on your own? If so, you should commence a cram course in financing. How much money will you want down? How will you determine the prospect’s credit history? Will you accept a second mortgage? Have you been in close contact with financial institutions, the FHA or VA? Can you advise a prospect where to get mortgage funds and who will pay what closing costs? On the other hand. Realtors know that many sales are lost strictly for want of proper financing. They also know the intricate methods and sources of financing. CULPEPER WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY STORE HOURS: Monday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 33Vs% „ to 60% Off All Sales Final No Exchanges a or Refunds ? Friday, Saturday and Monday Blue Book value of more than $4,500 will have the amount in excess of $4,500 counted as a resource. (Previously at least one licensed vehicle per household was not counted as a resource, regardless of its Blue Book value). Households no longer have to have access to cooking facilities. Changes have also been made in the deductions that will be allowed in determining if a household is eligible for the program. The deductions that are allowed after March 1 are: (1) A standard deduction of $65. (2) A deduction for working households which is equal to 20 per cent of their total monthly earned income. (3) A maximum deduction of $80 for the cost of dependent care and excess shelter costs. On January 1, 1979, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Honestly, The best way * to market your home - probably your most valuable asset - is the professional way. Just as you would go to a doctor for medical aid, you should go to a Realtor for assistance in selling your home. It must make financial sense. Over 75 per cent of all home sales are handled by people in the profession. 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. eliminated the purchase requirement from the food stamp program. “Prior to January 1, households had to use their own money to buy food stamps," Ms. Gallagher said. “As a result of this change, eligible households now receive food stamps at no cost, but they receive a lesser amount than they did before January 1,” Ms. Gallagher said. The January and March changes are the most significant alterations which the USDA has made to the food stamp program since it was begun in 1964. USDA estimates are that the January and March changes will result in an expansion of the program by 16 to 17 per cent in Virginia. This would mean an increase in the current caseload from approximately 202,000 to 236,000 persons a month. Should anyone have questions about the Food Stamp program or the changes that are taking place, they may call 1-800552-3431, toll-free or contact the Rappahannock Welfare Department, 675-3613. Energy Tax Credit Update The possibility of making wood stoves eligible for tax credits is being evaluated by the U.S. Department of Energy, according to the January aditkm of Virginia Energy Report. The U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) has contracted with Booz-Allen and Mailton, Inc. to examine energy and economic savings, potential energy savings to the nation, pollution and safety factors, and the cost and availability of wood. USDOE recommendations to the Treasury Secretary on the advisability of allowing tax credits for wood stoves will be based on the study. For information on devices currently eligible for tax credits, contact the Energy Information Center by calling toll free to 1-800-552-3831. -+—F-i—F Ignorance is the primary source of all misery and vice. —Victory Cousin Assistant At Court House Jim Hobgood, assistant to Rep. J. Kenneth Robinson, will be at the courthouse in Washington on Wednesday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Any area citizen with a problem of a federal nature or anyone who wishes to relay opinions on national legislative issues or discuss matters of concern is urged to meet with Hobgood. Fire Association The Rappahannock Fire and Rescue Association will hold its regular February meeting on Friday the 16th at the Chester Gap fire hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. All interested persons are urged to attend. Special Program The Rev. Wesley Warren and his congregation of the Macedonia Baptist Church, Bethesda, Md. will be conducting a service at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill on Friday, February 23, at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the program, which will benefit the King and Queen Rally and is sponsored by Mrs. Rachael Aylor. Engagement Announced Dr. and Mrs. Brooke Miller Moffett of Norfolk announce the engagement of their daughter, Roberta Elizabeth Moffett, to Clyde Arthur Baker of Norfolk. Mr. Baker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Joseph Baker of Lynchburg. Miss Moffett is the granddaughter of Mrs. Julian Neville Major and the late Mr. Major of Riverton and Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett and the late Horatio Gates Moffett III of Washington, Virginia. She is a graduate of Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk and of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. She made her debut at ihe Norfolk German in 1972 and is a member of The Junior League of Norfolk - Virginia Beach. Miss Moffett is with Staff Development-Personnel Office of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Mr. Baker is a graduate of E. C. Glass High School, Lynchburg, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. He is with Crawford and Company Insurance Adjusters, Norfolk. The wedding will take place in Norfolk on the fifth of May. Holiday Closing The Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic in Washington, Virginia will be closed Monday, February 19, 1979 in observance of Washington’s Birthday. A staff member will be on duty to receive emergency calls and can be reached by calling 675-3329. Group Meets The Sue Slaughter Group will hold its spring home mission study class Monday, February 26, at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church beginning at 7 p.m. The Rev. David Moore of Washington Baptist will conduct prayer meeting. Following at 7:30 p.m. the book, California Journey, will be taught by Mrs. Madeline Jones of Culpeper. Eastham Accepted At Chowan Fletcher King Eastham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eastham of Ben Venue, has been accepted for admission to Chowan College for the fall of 1979. Fletcher, a senior at Randolph-Macon Academy, will be enrolled in the pre-law curriculum. Upon completion of the two-year pre-law program, Fletcher will receive an associate degree. The curriculum leads to a B;S. degree and preparation for a professional school. Poe’s Have Son Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Poe of Amissville are the parents of a son, James Gregory, bom January 31,-1^1979 in Fauquier Hospital. Grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Poe, Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. Muriel Campbell of The Plains. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kilby of Culpeper and Mrs. Grace Campbell of Warrenton. Rappahannock News, Washington, Va. • Thursday, February 15,1979 Weight Loss Through Behavior Mod 3 Honest bread is very well - it’s the batter that makes the temptation.” This quote from Douglas Jerrold could have come from one of the participants in the weight control education groups currently being presented to approximately 30 ladies. The ladies are meeting in two groups: one meets during the day and is led by Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic Director James McGarvey and Extension Agent Nancy Secrist; the second group meets at night and the leaders are Director McGarvey and Dr. Susan Vignola, Director of Consultation and Education for the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Mental Health Center. The programs, which began in January, are designed to teach proper eating habits for weight loss and weight control through behavior modification. For the first four weeks, the ladies learned the why, how often and how much of their food consumption practices. Beginning with the February meetings, the ladies are learning how many calories a day they can consume, and what portions of what foods total their caloric limit, wl\jle, maintaining an average weight loss of 'A pound to 1 pound a week. Participants in the weight control program expect to be in the program for about six months and have a weight loss goal of no more than 25 to 50 pounds. The emphasis of the program is re-learning eating habits, not dramatic weight loss which can be harmful to health. Special Service A special service will be held at Gid Brown Bible Church Sunday evening, February 18, at 7:3O’ p.m. Evangelist Don McCann of Kingsport, Tenn. will be the speaker. CULPEPER Town Wide BIRTHDAY £ SALES * Visit the Culpeper Merchants For Exceptional Values During These Exciting SALES DAYS Fri., Sat., Monday FEB. 16,17 & 19 Washington's 1? Birthday SALES Sponsored by Culpeper Retail Merchants Assoc. 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^appabamuickNeuu? An Indopandont Newspaper PutHehad Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL SARAH C. LATHAM Publisher Associate Publisher JOHN T. TOLER DAPHNE I. HUTCHINSON DAVID C.LYNE General Manager_ News Editor Design Editor To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington. Va. 675-3349 BY MAIL $6.00* year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties; $7.50* year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES - One month to 3 years. 75 cents each; over 3 years, $3 each Offlca: Rappahannock Nows Bldg.. Washington. Va. 22747 Hoots: 1:30 sit* to 5:30 pm. Mon ■ Fri. Published by Warrant on Printing » Publishing Company. Inc. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15,1979 Taking Chances superintendent William Bloomer goofed this week when he sent over 1,000 Rappahannock students off to classes on Monday and then turned around and ordered them all back home less than an hour after they reached school. According to Dr. Bloomer, he reached his decision to hold classes after the weather front expected to hit the county at 4 a.m. failed to appear. Most buses were in the middle of routes when the storm that dumped upwards of six inches of snow blew in at 8 a.m. We’re not being Mondav momintr quarterbacks by criticizing the Superintendent. Even without the forecast of more snow, secondary roads in the county were “iffy” at best. Late Sunday night, pavement on Routes 729 and 642 was visible only in isolated patches between sheets of ice. These are two of Rappahannock’s more travelled roads and serve as major thoroughfares. With 729 and 642 still icy on Sunday, it’s reasonable to assume that roads up into the hollows were in even worse shape. Our neighbors in Culpeper announced that schools would be closed well before snow started falling on Monday. Fauquier’s administration decided to begin classes an hour late and then called school off completely when the storm began. If Rappahannock’s Superintendent had opted to begin classes an hour or two hours late, he could have sent the buses back to the garages before kids were picked up and saved students from a potentially dangerous round trip ride. But according to Bloomer, communication problems make it impossible to go with delayed school openings here. He explained that neighboring counties, for the most part, are in the broadcast area of a single radio station while parents in Rappahannock must tune in to one of ten stations, for school news depending on where they live. If conditions are bad enough to delay classes for an hour, Bloomer said, then his decision would be to close instead. If all ten radio stations can be contacted to announce school closings, where’s the problem in contacting those same stations to announce a delayed opening? State policy on what constitutes a school day encourages administrators to err on the side of risk. Scheduling make-up time for snow days often means extending the calendar into the summer, bringing complaints from parents who’ve planned vacations and causing a hardship on teachers who have enrolled in summer courses or who have second summer jobs. Scheduling headaches can be avoided by sending kids off to school if just for a few minutes even though Rappahannock students were actually in class for only 30 minutes, they are credited with attending a full day. They don’t have to make up the time they missed on Monday. State policy should be changed to require a minimum of class time for at-, tendance credit. Then maybe the buses won’t roll when road conditions are questionable and snow is on the way. Boost For Localities From State’s Surplus By KAREN TIMMONS R YPKA Arundel Newspapers Richmond Bureau RICHMOND—Virginia localities will receive a sizable boost in state funding for government and education expenses under a plan for dispensing a $47.2 million budget surplus approved by the House of Delegates. The House approved the so-called “mini budget” of untapped funds Friday just two days after it denied an attempt to place a ceiling on state spending as an insurance policy against future years when surplus revenues may be a thing of the past. The mini budget formulated by the House Appropriations Committee for allocating $47.2 million in funds left over from the last biennium follows fairly closely recommendations made by Gov. John N. Dalton at the start of the 1979 General Assembly session. It concludes a $16.2 million one-time windfall to localities from liquor and wine sales as recommended by Dalton. The committee strayed from Dalton’s recommendation that $2.5 million Viewtown, A Vista, A Village, Or What? of the surplus be used for remedial education programs in areas where students scored poorly on competency tests and instead allocated that money for increasing basic school aid appropriations statewide. The school aid increase would raise the state's education share from $936 to $960 per pupil. Under the increase, Rappahannock County’s state share would jump by $9,242. In the only floor debate over adoption of the supplemental budget, Del. Ray Garland (R-Roanoke) argued that the House should stick with Dalton’s plan for remedial education and expand the funding of such a program to $6.5 million. Last Chance This Century To See Solar Eclipse Dogs may wmne, automatic street lights may switch on, chickens may settle down to roost, and astronomers may chortle with delight on Feb. 26 when the sun goes out—or briefly seems to. It’s the morning of the total solar eclipse, the last one that anybody will see in North America this century. The next will occur in 2017. This is one of nature's most spectacular periodic shows, occurring when the sun casts the moon’s shadow onto the earth, and it sweeps across the land like a black spotlight. The eclipse will be seen throughout the United States wherever it is not cloudy the morning of Feb. 26, the National Geographic Society says. In most places it will be a partial eclipse with the disk of the moon covering only part of the sun, looking today as it did to the ancients—as though a giant bite had been taken out of the sun’s edge. Total Blackout But to anybody living within a wide band stretching across North America the su# briefly will be blotted out totally as the center of the moon’s shadow, or umbra, streaks past. Sweeping in from the pacific, this part of the moon’s shadow will first hit the Uaited States at the Oregon-Washington coast just after 8 a.m. Then, moving eastward at an average of 1,700 miles an hour, it will pass up the Columbia River valley, across northern Idaho, central Montana, northwestern North Dakota, and into Canada. The shadow’s path—with a maximum width of 195 miles—then will angle northward through Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. At last, crossing Hudson Bay, it will sweep over Quebec, Baffin Island, and end at Our Rappahannock Heritage sunset in central Greenland. Solar eclipses occur when the orbiting earth and moon happen to line up in front of the sun so that—seen from earth—the moon momentarily blots out all or part of the sun. Lunar eclipses often happen two weeks after solar eclipses as the moon swings behind the earth and into the earth’s shadow. Early astronomers were the first to realize that the curved shadow of the earth on the moon was remote evidence that the earth was not flat but round. Shadow Misses Earth An eclipse of the sun does not happen every time the moon swings between us and the sun because the orbit of the moon is slightly out of line with the earth’s. As a result, the shadow of the moon usually misses hitting the earth and instead stabs off into space. During a year there can be as many as five solar eclipses, or as few as two. But they may not always be as spectacularly apparent as the February eclipse wifi be to many Americans and Canadians. During a man’s lifetime, he might see a lunar eclipse from his hometown less than once a year on the average, and a partial eclipse of the sun less than every two years. However, he would have to be very lucky to see a total eclipse, but if one did darken his hometown, another would not be seen there for at least 360 years. Nobody will see a solar eclipse again in North America until Aug. 21, 2017, when the center of the moon’s shadow will streak across much of the United States. However, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible near Honolulu, Hawaii, on July 11, 1991. Astronomers warn that partial or permanent blindness can result from only an instant of looking at the sun with the naked eye, even during a total eclipse. Sun glasses, smoked glass, exposed film, or even welder’s goggles may not be dark enough for protection. The safest way to observe a solar eclipse is not to look at the sun at all, but instead to watch its changing crescentshaped image on a piece of paper—but not a mirror—held in the hand. To Study Corona Astronomers, armed with multiple instruments and with eyes suitably protected, will be out in force taking advantage of the eclipse to study one of the sun’s most dramatic features, which otherwise is largely invisible in the sun’s full glare. It is the corona, the sun’s hot outer atmosphere, sometimes showing tongues of flaming gases flaring as much as a quarter million miles into space. For a few seconds just before total eclipse a sliver of the sun will peek from behind one edge of the moon. the black lunar shape circled by the sun’s corona. At this moment the combined effect is of a giant celestial diamond ring. Right afterwards, and lasting only an instant, Baily’s beads appear. They are brilliant points of sunlight shining between the mountains on the moon caught in silhouette around the lunar edge. Eclipses were terrifying to the ancients, except to those few wise in the ways of sun, moon, and earth. Knowing when an eclipse was coming—and that it would quickly pass—gave enormous power to men who seemed to be able to put things right again just as the sun appeared to be going out and the world coming to an end. Chinese astronomers once were beheaded if their timing was off in predicting eclipses. Some clung to an earlier way of ending an eclipse: Shooting arrows into the sky and raising a fearful ruckus to scare off the dragon they believed was eating the sun. It always worked. The Bridge Is there a “generation gap” in your home? Have you found yourself trying to understand and care for both your children and an elderly parent or relative in your home? Rappahannock, with its rural nature, has fortunately been slow to let go of the extended family practices of prior generations. The change from valuing age, with its wisdom, to valuing youth, with its vitality, has not been without frustrations for the “generation in the middle.” .. For many young families living with an elderly parent or relative, it has not been easy to be the “child” on one hand, and the “parent” on the other. For some, it’s a double dose of responsibility in a very hectic day-to-day world. Have you ever thought that you were alone with your problems of trying to be a “bridge” generation? Have you ever longed to share your frustrations and concerns with others who can understand? Do you think you have gained valuable insights into how to build a good bridge of communications? Would you like to share your knowledge with others who are seeking answers? As part of its community educatiop program, the Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic has staff available who are trained to help people experiencing frustrations with the problems of growing up, growing older, and facing rapid changes in family composition. If you would be interested in becoming a part of a group of people of the “bridge” generation to talk about your experiences and frustrations, please call the Clinic at 675-3329. Depending on the number of people interested in forming such a group, a time, date and fee for the programs will be determined. The Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic is an outpatient clinic of the Rappahannock-Rapid an Community Mental Health Center, a program of the Rappahannock-Rapid an Community Services Board. Somewhere there’s a Viewtown. But careful scrutiny of any current national or Virginia Highway Department map fails to disclose whether Viewtown is a commune or community, a town or tourist attraction. Not a thin tracing line to show the way. Not a tiny distinguishing dot to tell where. All this is going to change. At least the Citizenship Committee of the Amissville Ruritan Club has volunteered to research and even excavate if necessary, in an effort to prove either the existence of a living society or an extinct culture. There is strong evidence that if there be a Viewtown that it is an existing civilization, somewhere in Rappahannock County, U.S.A. Information offered by individuals, by the U. S. post authority and that sureto-get-cha department of taxation, reveal a population of approximately two hundred souls. But beyond the limits of (S) five miles, knowledge of the whereabouts of Viewtown is very blurred. Any query beyond this perimeter, elects the patronizing but unsatisfactory reply of, "Viewtown, oh yeah, I’ve heard of the place.” But even more persistant reports are cropping up, complaints leaked to the outside by those who have just found the area through some real estate agent. These newly arrived people have friends in the civilized . world vainly scanning the Virginia state map, looking for Viewtown. In each instance the result is the same. A phone call, to visit, a message or a telegram of urgency all in exasperated impatience say, “Where is Viewtown? I’ve looked on three different maps. What the — does the other guy do when you leave town?” All this is going to be changed. That is, with the cooperation of all interested persons who will sign a petition requesting identification of Viewtown and the road No. 642 on the 1979 Virginia Highway Department map. The petition to be available at the Viewtown post office at T. C. Barron’s Store. Or if so desired drop a card or letter to the Amissville Ruritan Club, c-o H. R. Terhune, Viewtown, Virignia 22746. Eagles Counted Approximately 49 bald and golden eagles have been spotted along the Rappahannock, James and York Rivers, according to William and Mary professor Mitchell Byrd. Byrd is state coordinator for a project to count the number of bald and golden eagles in America. Last month thousands of federal and state wildlife officials and volunteer bird watchers scanned the skies in this first nationwide count attempt. Foreign Investors Own 17,100 Acres In Virginia UP AND OVER a jump in the snow covered ring to shape up for the upcoming Rappahannock Races scheduled for Saturday, March 3 this year. Horses and riders worked out Saturday for the coming event. Utilities Want It Both Ways Campgrounds A preliminary study by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, recently released by the U. S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, shows that 17,100 acres of Virginia farm, crop and woodlands were bought by foreign investors during an 18-month period covering 1977 to mid-1978, according to Seventh District Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson. The finding placed Virginia 17th among the 50 states in the amount of farmlands acquired by aliens in the period from Jan. 1, 1977, through June 30, 1978, Robinson said. However, he cautioned that the figures Notice The worship service at the Amissville United Methodist Church is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday with the topic, "When God Lets You Fall.” Sunday School is at 10 a.m. and Bible study is each Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. ++++ In old Siam it was considered bad luck if the king could not stand on one foot during a special three-hour ceremony. may not be exact, noting: “Extension Service agents in Virginia were unable to identify the nationality of 75 persons in the Commonwealth who became new farm owners during the survey period.” Personnel of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service had also joined in checking local land records to compile the data, subsequently analyzed by USDA officials in Washington. On a nationwide basis, the USDA study showed that 826,543 acres of U. S. farmlands were purchased by foreigners in the 18-month period. ’‘On an annual basis, it suggests that the nation's farmlands may be passing into foreign ownership at a rate of about one-half million acres per year, with purchases heavily concentrated in the South,” Robinson said. The Seventh District lawmaker was a co-sponsor in the House of Representatives of a new law requiring foreigners to report their land acquisitions and transations to the Secretary of Agriculture. He said it had given impetus to the study just released, and would lead to more extensive federal monitoring in the future. Recent trends towards reduction in energy use in the home have utility companies crying for help, according to an item in the February 1 edition of Conservation News. Conservation News reports that Montana Power has asked its state Public Service Commission to consider a general rule that would allow utilities to collect a basic monthly rate from customers who supply all or part of their electrical needs from their own equipment. Montana Power’s current minimum monthly charge of $1.70 for residential users would have another minimum charge, amounting to $30 a year, added. Closer to home, Washington (D. C.) Gas Light Company was greeted with public outcry over a similar proposal to tack on a surcharge ranging from $7.80 to $14 a month to the bills of customers who significantly cut gas consumption by using heat pumps, propane or other energy sources. The controversial plan, opposed by the U. S. Department of Energy, will be discussed in public hearings in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, the company’s service area. ++++ A kind word is better than a big pie. Guide Available The Virginia Travel Council has released the 1979 edition of Campgrounds in Virginia, a map-guide listing 93 major campgrounds in the Commonwealth. Detailed information on 56 public campgrounds is also included. The map-guide provides all information about the facilities of each campground and a detailed map listing attractions in the state and information on toll facilities. Copies may be obtained by sending 25 cents for postage and handling to the Virginia Travel Council, P. O. Box 8048, Richmond, VA 23223. The Little Fox

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By NANCY SECRIST VP I Extension Agent A second energy saving cooking device is the electric skillet. This appliance can fry, bake, stew, steam, braise and warm. It can save up to three and a half times the energy needed to heat an eight inch electric surface unit. Try this quick, inexpensive skillet dinner — Tuna Supreme. Ingredients: One-third cup margarine 6 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon flour One 10 ounce package thawed peas and carrots ' 4 cup chopped onion 3 cups milk 1»teaspoon pepper One 7 ounce can tuna, drained and flaked 1 cup shredded American cheese Directions: Melt butter in skillet at 325 degrees. Add onion, saute until crisp. Stir in flour, then add milk, salt and pepper gradually. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add thawed vegetables and bring just to a boil. Stir in tuna, sprinkle cheese on top. Cover until cheese melts. Serve on toast. Makes four to six servings. Try this quick and easy version of Beef Bourguignon by a Rappahannock citizen who wishes to remain anonymous. Beef Bourguignon 3 lbs. stew beef, cubed 2 stalks celery, sliced 4 carrots, sliced 20 fresh mushrooms, sliced Vi package frozen small onions, thawed, drained Arrange above ingredients in casserole. Pour over the following sauce: Vi bottle chili sauce, 1 can golden mushroom soup, soup can of burgundy wine, seasonings to taste. Bake in 300 degree oven for 3 to 4 hours stirring once while cooking. Serve with rice or noodles. Do-it-yourself Peanut Butter Virginia peanut lovers may be surprised how easy it is to turn those little nuts into peanut butter. Allen H. Allison, Virginia Tech Extension peanut specialist at the Tidewater Research and Continuing Education Center, said fresh roasted peanuts, bland oil and salt are all that is needed. Start with one and one-half pounds of unshelled nuts or one pound of shelled kernels. Use a meat grinder or NEED MONEY? Loans For Any Purpose Bill Consolidation Business Loans Intermediate Finance Second Trusts 703-439-8225 blender to crush shelled peanuts, adding one third to one half tablespoon of oil to one cup of peanuts. If nuts are unsalted, use one-third to one-half teaspoon salt per cup. Mix or blend well. Stir before using, because the oil tends to separate from the rest of the mixture, the specialist said. Store the homemade peanut butter in the refrigerator between uses, he added. WVFD To Meet The February meeting of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be held Monday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the fire house. This is a postponement from last Monday due to the snow. PAID FOR SCRAP CAST IRON Such as Stripped Automotive Blocks, etc. Prices Determined By Quantities and Qualities. Delivered to Our Yard in Culpeper BINGHAM & TAYLOR FOUNDRY Nad* Place 825-8334 Caspar (no W PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE 2-Week Courses (Days) 5 or 7 Wk. Courses (Eve. & Sat.) 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NOW $399.95 SAVE $230 00 Early American Living Room Suites $199 95 And Ud $299M NOW $199.95,Lov—at ^ u UP tomatch./fW.#;49.a5.|^OW$79 95 Bedroom Suites $199.95 And Up USE OUR CONVENIENT CHARGE PLAN Kappahannock News Photo/S. Latham MISS ANNIE MILLER ALMOND of Washington celebrated her eightieth birthday Monday, the same day as Abe Lincoln. The weather was much the same as this week, snowy. Miss Almond reclines in her grandmother’s rocker and enjoys the flowers sent her by her favorite male. Miss Almond Has Arrived "It was just such weather as this, only worse, you've heard of the blizzard of 1899; that’s the year I was born. Father sent for the doctor who rode horseback cross country over the fences where the drifts were so high,” said Miss Annie Miller Almond who celebrated her eightieth birthday Monday. “I told a friend who kept getting my birthday mixed up, just to remember there were two famous people born on February 14, Abe Lincoln and I,” said Miss Almond, who lives in a comfortable old home in the Town of Washington, with a host of warm memories from her fifteen years of teaching in Fairfax County. “After a lengthy period of ill health, I began teaching in Floris Elementary School. The administration even allowed me to start with a half-day schedule,” she remembered. “Later I taught full time and continued until my retirement in 1964. Worked with some of the finest people in the world there.” Miss Almond was born in Page County in a tiny community, Munnellsville, about 5 miles south of Lur^y, the daughter of W. J. Almond and Lelia Leigh Keyser. The Almonds were among the first settlers in the valley. (Miss Keyser was a daughter of Mrs. A. C. (Miller) Keyser of Rappahannock.) At the age of two, the family moved to Rappahannock, settling in Harris Hollow at Glen Eyrie near Washington. Her mother died when she was about four and with her father and a sister, moved to a farm on Route 211 now known as Echo Hill. She attended classes at The Rabbit in Washington and then went to the Washington School after its construction. Miss Almond attended Farmville College, now Longwood, for two years and in 1917 came to Rappahannock and taught in the school at Washington under Professor Mitchell. “Jessie Miller Jones Turner and Ned Jones were two of my students and I also taught Ashby Wayland and Downing Wood. Downing and Clifford Woodard were two of the cutest little boys I ever saw,” she said. “In 1923 I returned to Farmville and graduated in 1925. Under Hugh Hite, Superintendent, I was rural Supervisor for a year and travelled all over the county in a horse aind buggy, staying over night with folk in what ever community I was working, supervising the one room schools,” she added. “I taught for part of a year in the school at Huntly where conditions were extremely primitive. You had to be a doctor and a nurse to survive,” said Miss Almond. “My father became ill and I stayed with him at the hospital in Charlottesville and in Charlottesville I also worked in the children’s building at the Blue Ridge Sanitorium.” After her father’s death in 1948 Miss Almond went to Harrisonburg to renew her teaching certificate at what is now James Madison University and then began teaching primary grades in Fairfax County. During this time she purchased her present home after breaking up housekeeping following the death of her father. She stored family antiques, china and other items in homes of various friends and now enjoys them all in the solid comfort and security of her Washington home. By SARAH LATHAM '• ’• ••• —t-f FIFTY MILLION TREE SEEDLINGS are available to Virginia landowners. A portion of these are seen in the above photograph. The Virginia Division of Forestry has two nurseries where these seedlings are raised. Loblolly and white pine are available in large quantities for reforestation purposes. Approximately 15 other varieties are grown for wildlife, environmental, clean air, and water quality. For further information contact your local Virginia Division of Forestry employee. Book On White-Tailed Deer Published Virginia Game Commission Biologists Charles Peery and Joe Coggin have authored a new book on the white-tailed deer. Entitled Virginia’s White-Tailed Deer, the new publication describes the Commission’s efforts through the years to restore this valuable resource. I The book delineates the struggle to bring Virginia’s deer herds up from perhaps 4.000 deer to a population that yields a harvest nearing 70.000 a year. Included in the book are the scientific methods and theories used by the biologists in deer restoration as well as chapters on the habits and characteristics of the white-tailed deer. There is also included a chapter on how to hunt this most popular of game animals. Along with a large number p.o.&an FKEfcUMlOJ 5CA29S-IVZ MOOkJTAIkl _ LUAAECB. CO. •OLD HOWFlwej\MPE--Pl**JlC FLOOCJUO CfrCtfrkJOT AMP CLP FUJC HNMEUM6 •OLD LOq CA&Ut> «eeA^6 of full color photographs and paintings of deer, the book features a number of colorful charts of population trends and growth. There is also a map for each county in Virginia showing the occupied deer range. Virginia’s White-Tailed Deer will be available on February 15th at a cost of $2.95 per copy. Checks should be made out to Treasurer of Virginia, and mailed to Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, P.O. Box 11104, Richmond, VA 23230. Superintendent Robert R. Jacobsen of Shenandoah National Park announced today that he is actively soliciting applications for seasonal staff positions to assist in the operation of the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) project at the Park. The YCC is a program of summer employment for young men and women, aged IS through 18, who work, earn and learn together by doing projects which farther the development and conservation of the natural resources of the United States. The objectives of the program are: 1. Accomplish needed conservation work on public lands. 2. Provide gainful employment for youth from ail social, economic, ethnic, and •racial backgrounds. 3. Develop an understanding and appreciation' SKIP Into Second Year The Special Kids Interest Program (SKIP) of Rappahannock County is well into its second successful year of operation at Rappahannock Elementary School. The program, which started in October, has been meeting every other Tuesday and has scheduled activities such as a post office tour, a newspaper tour, arts and crafts decorations for Christmas and recently a trip to the Dominion Skating Center in Culpeper. The center was donated by Bob Boyd, the new manager, for an hour’s worth of free rollerskating and the participants in the program enjoyed themselves tremendously. Other activities scheduled for later in the year include a tour of Washington, D.C., a hike, a trip to Front Royal, bowling and sports activities. SKIP is an after-school recreation and socialization program for the special education students at the junior high school level. Under the auspices of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Mental Retardation Services, the program is free to the students enrolled in the special education class. contact: Margo Davis or Kaki Mitchell at Mental Retardation Services, 401 S. Main St. Culpeper, or call 825-4343. in participating youths of the Nation’s natural environment and heritage. These objectives will be accomplished in a manner that will provide the youth with an opportunity to acquire increased self-dignity and self-discipline, the ability to better work with and relate to peers and supervisors, and to build lasting cultural bridges between youth from various social, ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds: Applicants interested in serving on the staff should obtain an Application for Federal Employment, Standard Form 171, and forward to Shenandoah National Park, Route 4, Box 292, Luray, Virginia 22835. For additional information, call Donald Jenkins at (703) 999-2243, extension 25. The ten weeks of staff employment will begin June 18 and terminate August 24, 1979. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 1979. Jacobsen is seeking applicants for one Environmental Awareness Coordinator, GS-4, and three Crew Leaders, GS-3. Staff members will be expected to participate in all project activities including overnight “spike” camps as well as educational tours. The success of the program depends upon staff members who hjave a double commitment to youth and to environmental preservation., The typical YCC program requires people with backgrounds in industrial arts, literature, history, sociology, psychology, music, arts and crafts, and natural science. “While the job will be more demanding in time and effort than the routine job, rewards will be proportionately greater," Jacobsen said. Building? •Paint •Lumber J •MHIwork •Hardware Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Warrenton Building Material Cov Inc. on the By-Pass Warrenton 347-1400 Intuif j&ribu//’. 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Hackley Funeral services for Roger. Lee Hackley of Hume were held Sunday at the Roytton Funeral Home in Marshall, conducted by the Rev. George Baily, Burial was in the Mt. Morris Cemetery hi Hume. Mr. Hackley, 79, died February 8, 1979 at his residence. He was born August 30, 1899 in Amissville, the son of the late William and Emaline Jones Hackley. He is survived by his wife. Myrtle B. Hackley; two daughters, Shirley T. Hackley of Washington, D. C., and Peggy A. Baily of Bealeton; three sons, Willie Hackley, of Broad Run, Gene A. Hackley of The Plains and Roger L. Hackley Jr., of Camp Springs, Md.; a sister, Effie Bangerfield of Arlington, and a brother, John Hackley of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and six grandchildren. DEAL’S DEAL’S DEAL’S FURNITURE REFINISHING Has your old (Antiquel Furniture turned black or been painted, and you can't see the grain of the wood? UGLY, ISN'T IT? Why not have it refinished? Whether it’s chairs, sofas, tables, beds, dressers, desks, wash stands, cupboards, wardrobes, hall racks, pie safes, mantels, church pews, clocks, or anything else of wood. All Done By Hand No Dipping Brass Beds Cleaned and Polished Our Speciality... UPHOLSTERY ANTIQUE, OR MODERN Large selection of Fabrics—Velvets, Tapestries, Brocades, Nylons, Herculons, and many more. Also vour needlepoint made into pillows—installed on chairs, stools, etc. So if your furniture needs restoring—why not have it done, where one Shop will do it all? PICKUP & DELIVERY DEAL’S Upholstery & Refinishing Route 29—2‘/j miles North of Culpeper 825-9299 Whereyou not only net a “Deal” you get a Bargain Mos? , A graveside funeral service for Beverly James Moss, 60, of Front Royal was held Monday at the National Cemetery in Culpeper. He died Friday, February 9,1979 at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Mr. Moss, a former resident of Estes in Rappahannock County, was a retired government employee. He was the son of the late Thomas Edward Moss and Nettie Elizabeth Garner. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lottie Strother Moss of Front Royal; and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Moss Lineham of Silver Spring, Md. Schaeffer Lloyd Diehl Schaeffer, 83, of Washington, D. C. died January 17, 1979 in Sibley Memorial Hopsital. He was a land owner and parttime resident of Rappahannock County where he owned Greenfield Farm west of Washington. He also previously owned the historic Carlyle House in Alexandria which he sold to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority in 1970. Schaeffer was a native of Westminister, Md. He attended Gettysburg College before enlisting in the old Air Service. After completing his pilot's training, he was sent overseas where he was assigned to the French Army’s 66th Escadrille and participated in 30 successful bombardments in World War I. His plane was downed in Soissons, France and he spent three months in a hospital with five wounds. He was credited with downing four enemy planes and received several French awards, including the Croix de Guerre with palm and Purple Heart. After his service he was engaged in the heating and plumbing business, the landfill and earth moving business and owned the Arlington Beach Park. In 1936 he founded the Alaska Coal, Alaska Brick, Paving and Fence and Fairfax Asphalt companies. He purchased the Carlyle House and Carlyle Apartments in 1940. He was a member of the Masons, the Sigma Chi social fraternity, the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church and the Sons of the American Revolution. Besides his wife, the former Helen Ott of Mercersburg, Pa., of the home address, survivors include a son, Robert S. of Potomac, Md.; a sister, Lela Mowen of Chatham, N. J. and three grandchildren. A funeral service was held January 20 at Gawler’s Funeral Home and interment was in Rock Creek Cemetery. Now On Sale...1st .Edition of Virginia Hunt Countrp **urro(L H( u/SPAP** s Virginia intuit Country MAP Drawn by Eugene Scheel of Waterford, Va., map includes the Hunt Boundries which are verified by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. 'V ' •Londons Hoot 'Casanova Hoot • Rappahannock Hunt ^Fairfax Hoot •Warrenton Hunt 'Old Dominion Hounds •MMdieburg Haat 'Piedmont Fox Hounds 'Orange County Hunt •Bull Run Hunt *Blue Ridge Hunt Printed on ivory color paper in three colors, measuring 18” x 22 V4". It’s ideally suited for framing and will enhance any room in your home. PHONE & MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED *47#£ (Plain Paper) »7M £ (Laminated Paper) Prices Include Postage * Handling Ordar Yours Today - Name Address City _ State_ -Zip. Make Chock Payable to: SappatjaHtUIck ^rUtS Va. Reeldenta Add 16* tax • Plain Paper Add 20* tax • Laminated Paper Sappdjatuifltk Heuia Washington, Va. 22747 Pullen Horace Cliftoii Pullen, Jr., S3, of Flint Hill, died February 12, 1979 In Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. A funeral service will be held today, Thursday, at 11 a.m. from Flint HUl United Methodist Church, the Rev. Pittard officiating. Interment will be in Flint Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Pullen was born August 20, 1925, in Flint Hill, son of Horace C. Pullen Sr. and Lizzie Nokes Pullen. He was a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church and Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, James Thomas Pullen of Falls Church and three sisters, Julia P. Lillard and Etelee P. Putman, both of Front Royal, and Ruth Lillard Harding of Arlington. He was predeceased by two brothers. Pallbearers will be M. H. Brady, Emory Russell, Robert Oatterback, Dabney Eastham, Charles Smith, Nelson Atkins Jr. and Thurman Whorton. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Flint Hill United Methodist, Church. Pullen Funeral services for Robert Edward Pullen of Culpeper were held Saturday at the Robinson River Primitive Baptist Church at Brightwood, conducted by Elder Elmer Skeen and Frank Coppedge, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Pullen, 87, died February 7, 1979 at his residence. A native of Rappahannock County, he was the son of the late Robert Pullen and the Qurilla Bolen. His wife, the former Lessie Mae Frazier, died in 1970. He was a retired farmer and a member of Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church near Sperryville. He is survived by six sons, David Pullen of Madison, Jim Pullen of Fredericksburg, Elwood Pullen of Stevensburg, Edward Pullen of Charlpttesville, Charles Pullen of Stafford, and Homer Pullen of Culpeper; six daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Brown of Shady Side, Md., Mrs. Elizabeth Reinsmith and Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck, both of Culpeper, Mrs. Lessie Jeter of Santee, Calif., Mrs. Myrtle Beasley of Riverhead, N. Y. and Mrs. Barbara Litten of Forest; 47 grandchildren and a number of1 great-grandchildren. Kuser Mrs. Dorcas Virginia Kuser, 67, of Chester Gap, died Monday, February 12, 1979 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. A funeral service will be held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. from Chester Gap Baptist Mission, the Rev. William Alford officiating. Interment will be in the Williams Cemetery at Chester Gap. Mrs. Kuser was born April 16, 1911 at Chester Gap, daughter of the late Ernest Williams and Nettie Williams. She was a member of Chester Gap Baptist Mission. She is survived by her husband, Basil Kuser; four brothers, Sherman Williams, Albert Williams, and John Williams, all of Chester Gap, and David Williams of Front Royal, and one sister Phyliss Morris of Front Royal. Active pallbearers will be Albert Cameron, Bradley Williams, Ermand Morris, Lloyd Campbell, Haywood Williams and Lawrence R. Williams. Settle Geveland Ashby Settle Sr., 48, of Front Royal, died Wednesday, February 7,1979 in Warren, Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday from the - chapel of Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal, conducted by the Rev. Irving Johnson. Interment was in the Washington Masonic Cemetery in Washington, Va. Mr. Settle was born Nov. 22, 1930 in Rappahannock County, son of Wade M. and Emma Lee Eastham Settle. He served in the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Beulah Sarah Fox Settle; one son, Cleveland Ashby Settle Jr., one daughter, Patricia Ann Settle of Front'Royal; four brothers, Wade F. Settle, Charles M. Settle, Warren Lee Settle and Robert Eastham Settle, all of Front Royal and one sister, Mammie Whorton of Front Royal. Woodard Services for William Moses Woodard, 71,- of Brightwood were held Saturday at Clore Funeral Home, Culpeper, conducted by the Rev. George Johnson. Burial was in the Thoroughfare Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Woodard died February 7, 1979 at his residence after a long illness. He was a native of Madison County, the son of the late William Albert and Elizabeth Fincham Woodard. He was an antique dealer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Woodard of Brightwood; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Dodson of Brightwood and Mrs. Evelyn Richards of Culpeper; four sons, William Woodard Jr. and Brian Woodard, both of Maryland, John Woodard and David Woodard, both of Orange; four sisters, Mrs. Betty Nicholson of Winchester, Mrs. Catherine Nicholson of Leon, Mrs. Ruth Liilard of Brightwood and Mrs. Raymond Weakley of Leon; and three brothers, Daniel Woodard of Orange, Henry Woodard of Brightwood and Albert Woodard of Madison; 33 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Jeffries Leslie Franklin Jeffries Sr., 68, of Amissville died February 12, 1979 at Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper conducted by the Rev. Terry Green. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens at JefFersonton. He was a son of the late John Henry Jeffries and the late Effie Thorpe, and a native of Culpeper County. His wife was the late Marie Spicer Jeffries. Survivors include five sons, Richard Jeffries of Rixeyville, Johnny and Cecil Jeffries of Amissville, Leslie Jeffries of Culpeper and Russell Jeffries of Dale City; five daughters, Mrs. Frances Barron of Marshall, Mrs. Mildred Wince and Miss Lena Jeffries of Rixeyville, Miss Effie Jeffries of Amissville and Miss Louise Jeffries, Jeffersonton; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandsons. A brother, Willie Jeffries of Reva, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Jenkins of Rixeyville, also iurvive. by Thomas G. Taylor The 1979 Feed Grain and Wheat Program sign-up period will be February 15 through April 16, 1979 to file intentions to participate. The program is voluntary but in order to be eligible for commodity loans, disaster payments, and deficiency payments, you must sign-up during this period and setaside the required amount of cropland. The wheat and barley required set-aside is an acreage of cropland equal to 20 per cent of the amount you have planted. The required set-aside for corn and grain sorghum will be 10 per cent of the planted acreage with the option to set-aside an additional 10 per cent voluntary diversion for a payment. The payment will be SI.00 times the commodity yield times the additional acreage diverted. All other provisions are basically the same as in 1978. Each farm in the county with an established normal crop acreage (NCA) will receive a notice of the NCA for the farm and a commodity yield on those basic commodities grown in 1978 in advance of the sign-up period. We encourage every farmer with an established NCA base for 1979 to visit the ASCS office during the .ign-up period and let us explain this program to you ind how it will benefit you in I'our 1979 farming operation. ASCS Committeemen attended a meeting in [ Fredericksburg, Va. for orientation and information on 1979 ASCS programs. Those attending were James F. Massie, Dabney M. Eastham, Raymond M. Johnson, Thomas G. Eastham, Clifford Latham and T. V. Williams, Jr. Rappahannock County ASC was well represented among the 14 counties which attended the meeting. PROVE YOUR YIELDS - If you are dissatisfied with your yield, you may appeal it within 15 days after the yield notices are mailed. If you have production evidence from the last three years verifying a higher yield the County Committee has the authority to use this evidence to raise the farm yield. If you do not have evidence for all three years, we can accept evidence for one or two years. This is a good opportunity to have your yields reviewed and possibly raised. Henry w. Block “The simpler your return, the less we charge” If you qualify for the Short Form, we charge a very low price. But even if you need the Long Form, the simpler the return, the less we charge. That’s another reason why you should let H&R Block do your taxes. 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Grant Given The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore has given the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg a grant of $100,000 to support an endowed history professorship honoring William E. Pullen, a former student. The new professorship, known as the William E. Pullen Professorship in American History, honors Pullen for some 40 years of service in the insurance industry. The gift was made to William and Mary's campaign for the College, a three-year fund-raising effort seeking $19 million. Pullen is a former Rappahannock resident who lived here as a child then in later years returned to the courtyard lived at Caledonia near Flint Hill. He now lives in Hollywood, Fla. He attended the" College of William and Mary during the early 1920's and received a law degree from the University of Indiana. He worked for USF&G before and after World War II and became president of the firm in 1959. Poetry and Music There will be a poetry and music program Saturday, February 17, at 8 p.m. at the public library in Washington, and on Sunday, Feb. 18. at 2 p.m. at the Nethers Center in Woodville. The two poets are Ann Darr and Merrill Leffler. For more information phone 987-8913 or 987-8905. on Selected Stock RCF\ Televisions RCA CdorTrak 19” *How *ca ABItt Rappahannock Paaat' Co-op For Sale — Professional Accounting Machine for a small business... Burroughs L9921-200 Striped card computer system and cassette station -Functions:1) Accounts Receivable (statements and agings) 2) Payroll (Inc. Tax Returns and W-2 Forms) 3) Accounts Payable 4) General Ledger • Programs available with sale. • This machine is in excellent condition. • Used only one year. For additional information and demonstration, phone - Loudoun Times-Mirror Business Office, Mr, McEwan (703) 777-1111 RLEP Speakers On Friday, March 2, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection quarterly program will present Edward E. Gark Jr. and Champlin Carney to speak in explication of their professions. Clark’s presentation to RLEP will concentrate on Virginia’s proposed wilderness areas. He will explain the activity in the state which is directed towards the passage of necessary legislation for those areas to be included in the Federal Wilderness system, and will show what statutory wilderness is and what it is not; with reasons for such areas to be protected in light of the arguments being used against wilderness preservation. An explanation of the listerners potential assistance to secure the passage of wilderness legislation will be' given. Carney has been given special funds to do research on Mountain Lion’s in the National Park. His dedicated attention has involved his camping out in mid-winter for close observation of the cats. He has traced their habits for years revealing a wealth of information to share with RLEP. With the advent of the speakers and their slides, an inner perspective on wilderness areas will be given by Carney. His research is within the area to be delineated by Clark with an outside perspective to the formation and preservation of these areas. RLEP hopes that groups of interested and concerned individuals will attend the forthcoming meeting as wilderness involvement is not clearly perceived by the public in general. School Menus Rappahannock County Public Schools Menu for week of Feb. 19, through Feb. 23. Monday: Turkey sandwich, green beans, macaroni salad, peaches, milk. Tuesday: Fish burger, baked potato, buttered corn, apple pie, milk. Wednesday: Beef stew, chilled tomatoes, coleslaw, pineapple chunks, milk. Thursday: Vegetable soup, peanut butter & jelly sandwich. pear halves, milk. Friday: Pizza, tossed salad, applesauce, brow'nie, milk. FireRescue Calls The Sperryville Rescue Squad transported Mrs. Susan Majors from home to Warren Memorial Hospital, Feb. 8. Mrs. Lee Foster was taken from home to Warren Memorial Hospital, Feb. 9, by the same unit. On February 8, the Flint Hill Rescue Unit transported Charles Jenkins from his home in Huntly to Warren Memorial Hospital. Amissville Fire Company responded to assist Flint Hill at a house fire February 2 at the farm of Jay Dawson at Huntly. This department responded to a chimney fire January 26 at the residence Of Sadie Colbert on Rt. 611 and to a chimney fire at the John Lawrence home January 18. The 8th of January they answered a call to a field fire at the property of Steve Painter on Rt. 772. Elton Hitt was transoorted to the Fauquipr •acility on the 28th. Februqfy 6 Horace Scott was taken by the Amissville unit to Culpeper Hospital. Park Visits Increase Visits to Shenandoah National Park in January increased by 10.5 per cent, according to statistics released by Park Superintendent Robert R. Jacobsen. In January, 1978, the park had 29,400 visits. In January, 1979, the number jumped to 32,500. Overnight stays in January, 1978, totalled 2,771. For January, 1979, overnight visits dropped to 2,194. Readings at Big Meadows Weather Station show the maximum temperature for January was 49 degrees and the minimum minus eight degrees. Precipitation measured 7.9 inches and snowfall totalled 7.5 inches. Chorus Program The Men’s Chorus of Promise Land Baptist Church will present a concert on February 24, at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Washington. The program is sponsored by the First Baptist Youth Choir. Everyone is invitee! to attend. Amissville News Mrs. Robert Jacobs of Arlington was a Sunday visitor of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Poe. Mrs. Violet Welch of Arlington also called on the Poes and spent the day with Irva M. Poe. Mrs. Betty Cassidy and Miss Sarah Madson of Warrenton were afternoon callers Saturday of Mrs. Sarah Latham. Sally Mann and Vincent Nicholson of McLean, who were Saturday afternoon visitors of Miss Louise Anderson in Culpeper, were dinner guests that evening in the Latham home, other visitors were Mrs. R. A. Baines, Bobby and Lee of Ben Venue and Lt. and Mrs. David Streagle and Shannon. Kirkwood Burke has been a patient in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Mrs. R. H. Rowzie recently spent from Monday to Friday with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hann Jr. in Catonsville, Md. and was also a recent Sunday afternoon visitor of the Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Willis Jr. and Mark in Orange. I C. E. “NED” JOHNSON of Sperryville accepted the award for Seed Stock Producer of the Year from the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association president William Dunlap. Johnson, a breeder of purebred angus, received the award during the 1979 Virginia Beef Industry Convention held at Hotel Roanoke on February 1-3. 1978 Report for Ladies Auxiliary The Washington Ladies Auxiliary grossed $3,375.45 in fund raising events during 1978, according to the president, Ruth Gark. Among the activities which netted that amount were the Thrift Shop which took in $1,831.05; carnival proceeds $569.77; donation of $170 from an individual; house tour bake sale $357.81; Lions Gub dinner $176.30; arts and crafts bake sale $270.52. These funds will be used toward completing the kitchen in the new fire house under construction. PPfBjlWIjWIIWWiPW Mrs. Clark expressed appreciation on behalf of the group for the generosity of all who contributed time, money, sale articles and food during the year. The Thrift Shop will again open in April for the sale of clothing, household items or any saleable articles. If you have any of these items which you wish to donate to the shop. Call Mrs. Clark at 6753608 for pick up service or you may leave items at the rear door of the fire house in town. By RAP OW1INGS VP I Extension Agent Agriculture The Annual Forum on the Future of Virginia Agriculture is scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday, February 20-21, at the Ramada Inn on U.S. 29 North, Charlottesville. The purpose of the 1979 Conference is to examine policy issues associated with taxes, revetiues, and expenditures on the local, state and federal government levels. Speakers will discuss aspects of the changing national and state en Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Burner were Mrs. Darlene McDowell and Mrs. Thelma Buchanan of Lexington. Mrs. Buchanan remained until Tuesday with the Burners. vironment brought about by inflation, Proposition 13, and increasing demands on the public revenue dollar. The Conference is sponsored by Virginia Tech’s Extension Division in cooperation with the Virginia Agribusiness Council and the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. Speakers will include private business representatives; faculty members from Va. Tech and the University of Virginia, heads of citizen’s groups; as well as governmental leaders frpm both local and state government. Advanced registration is encouraged. For further information, contact your Extension Tffice. "M—F The RappahannockMadison Area Fruit School has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 22, 10 A.M. at Graves Mountain Lodge. Woodville Area By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock News Correspondent Mrs. Gene Scott and children of Culpeper called on Mrs. Marcia Bullion Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jenkins of Federick, Md. and Mrs. Lacy Fincham of Manassas were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hitt, Winfrey and Franklin and Mrs. Virginia Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners accompanied by Mrs. Weldon Cline of Culpeper visited Weldon Cline in a nursing home in Orange Sunday. Miss Sue Titchenell of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, was a weekend guest of her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Gale Titchenell. Helen Lawrence of Fairfax was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke. Sunday afternoon, Miss Lawrence and Mrs. Burke visited Mrs. Paul Grigsby in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. Miss Pat Atkins of Washington and Alvin Grigsby of Castleton were evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Haynes and Dick Butler ol Culpeper were Tuesdaj visitors of Mr. and Mrs Clifton Clark. -ANNOUNCEMENTCandidate for Sheriff I, John Walker Jenkins, native of Rappahannock County, 46 years old, army veteran, 10 previous years experience as Sheriff and Deputy of Rappahannock County, do hereby announce that I will be a candidate for Sheriff in the upcoming election in November. Your support and vote will be appreciated. Thank you, John Walker Jenkins Sperryville News By MRS. B. M. VARNER Rappahannock News Correspondent Mrs. Robert W. Brown' accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brown and children, Michael and Kelly of Culpeper to the Ice Capades Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barentine of Annandale were guests Saturday of Mrs. Ruby Dwyer, Sammy and Gary. Roy Swindler returned home last* Tuesday from Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. T. M. Johnston was a luncheon guest Saturday of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Willoughby in Unionville. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pillar with Mrs. W. H. Cordle were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cloe, Jr., Weedon and Beth in Stafford. Mr. and Mrs. William Walter Stout and daughter, Kennon of Richmond were Saturday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance and their houseguest, Mrs. Walter Stout of Cranford, N.J. Mrs. Stout returned to her home this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Mathew and Mrs. Bristow of Front Royal were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Virginia Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne attended funeral services in Orange Saturday for Sanford Sumate. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard and family in Reyser, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Reeve and Karen of ' State College, Pa. were weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baldwin, Sr. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Floyd Menefee were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Menefee and Joyce of Washington and James Menefee of Flint Hill. Monday callers were Mr. and Mrs. John Owens, Marvin and Peggy and Gary Neal, all of Warrenton. RECIPE OF THE WEEK SUN-BRAN MUFFINS 10 whole wheat flour, Vi C. unbleached White flour, 2 C. bran, V* tsp, sea salt, 1 V4 tsp. baking soda, 2 C. milk, 1 beaten egg, 2 tbsp. honey, Vi C. molasses, 3 tbsp safflower oil. Mix wet & dry ingredients in separate bowls, then combine & fold in Vi C. raisins and Vi C sunflower seeds. Batter should be lumpy. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full, bake 350 degrees, 25 mins. Yield - 2 doz. 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Boston News By MRS. MARIE ATKINS Rippakamodc Neva Cmapoadtu Weekend guests of Clifton Naide were Mr. and Mrs. Carroll T. Deal of Arlington. Mrs. Louise Boyd has returned to her home in St. Petersburg, Fla. after a visit with her son and daughter■ in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyd and daughters. Bill Duncan and Jeff Bracken of Hancock, Md. were weekend guests of Bill’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan. Other Sunday guests of the Duncans were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Padgett, Donald and Michael of Fairfax. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brown and Jennifer of Luray were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carter White. The Whites visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Dodson at Reva during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier Jr. were Tuesday luncheon guests of Miss Brenda Frazier and her mother in Culpeper while Michael Wayne visited his grandmother, Mrs. Eunice Meade. Ronald Pullen of Culpeper spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fincham, Jr. of Etlan were Friday overnight guests in the Fincham home. Washington News Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindstrom, accompanied by Charles H. Estes of Sperryville, were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Josephine Smith in Annandale. Calling on Mrs. J. M. Lillard Friday was Thomas H. Manuel Jr. of Winchester. Miss Becky Edmonds of Front Royal was a Sunday guest. Sunday evening caller of Miss Annie Miller Almond was Mrs. Irving Sisk. Mrs. L. J. Turner returned home Friday after spending two weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pharr in Newport News and Mrs. R. H. Powell in Franklin. Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Burke of Warrenton-* > Weekend houseguests of Col. and Mrs. Robert Ingle were Col. and Mrs. Charles D. McNeamey and Neida of Annandale. Mrs. Hilda Burke was a Saturday luncheon guest of Mrs. Guy Burke. Trenton Burke of Culpeper was a Saturday evening dinner guest of his mother. Friday callers of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser were Byrd Eastham of Ivy and a friend, Jim Wootton of the University of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Bridges were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cox in Charlottesville. They all attended a dinner and business program at the Boar’s Head Inn Saturday evening. Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther and Stacey of Sperryville. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loring Mr, and Mrs. Robert Barfield of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mrs. Hazel Barfield and the Perry Jones. Sunday guests of the Rev. W. B. Dennis were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dennis of Amissville. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines, Tommy and Stewart spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Conard in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy had as their Sunday dinner guests. Mr. and Mrs. John Coates and Mr. and Mrs. James Minnis and Chris of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Marshall of Culpeper were Saturday callers of Mrs. Ruth Lillard and Reid. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wharton of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jenkins. Richard Jenkins returned home Saturday after a week’s stay in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Brice Biggers returned to her home here Sunday after a month’s stay in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Courtney and Keith of Stanley were Monday overnight guests of Mr. and Vfrs. Conrad Leake. Anderson Sr., were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Anderson, Jennifer and Michael of Fairfax and Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson Jr. and Karen of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and Leslie were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey M. Wharton, Cindy and Michael in Amissville. Bill Duncan and Jeff Brecken of Hancock, Md. were Sunday evening visitors of Stant Weaver. Banking Promotion of Hanover, Pa. .has Bren promoted to tHejSosition 'of Assistant Manager of the Plaza branch of the Bank of Hanover. He is the son of Mrs. Lee Swindler of Sperryville and the late Mr. Swindler. His banking career began with this bank in 1975 as a manager trainee and he assumed the duties of Mortgage Settlement Office the following month. He has held this spot until his recent promotion. Swindler was a member of the U. S. Air Force for 27 years. He holds a BS degree from the University of Nebraska and has completed two courses offered by the American Institute of Banking. He lives in Hanover with his wife, the former Joan Brown of Sperryville, and two children Michael and Barbara. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Janies Lillard, Jr. and family of Gainesville, Thomas Lillard and children of Winchester, Mrs. Danny Lillard and children of Manassas and Miss Jean Lillard. — Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Welch were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Welch and children of Richmond. Sunday visitors were Bruce Hartz of Crest Hill, Miss Karen Welch and Eddie Williams. Weekend guests of Mrs. W. A. Moore were Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Moore and family of Hamilton. Mrs. Charlotte Ward and Noel of Poetry Program All high school students in the Commonwealth are invited to submit their poetry for a new poetry contest sponsored by the English Department at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. First prize will be $100; second, $50; third, $25 and fourth, $10. In addition, honorable mentions will be made as deserved. The deadline for submission is March 15. The contest rules limit poems to one per student, with no restrictions about length, form, or subject matter. Entries should be typed and double-spaced on 8'/2xll paper or neatly handwritten. The student’s name, age, grade, home address, and telephone number should appear in the upper right-hand corner of each entry. A signed statement by the student that the poem is his-her original work, and the signature of the sponsoring English teacher must appear below the poem. All entries from one school should be sent in one envelope to Poetry Contest, English Department, Williams Hall, VPI&SU, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Thurs., Feb. 15, thru Sat., Feb. 24 Poly-Down Ski Type Jackets V2 Price were $16.99 Men's and Boy's TENNIS SHOES White & Black, High & Low were $4.95, NOW $2.22 1 group MEN'S COATS Lee, Vanderbilt, Wrangler ’/2 PRICE Chennile BEDSPREADS were $4.95, NOW $2.22 KNIT CAPS were 89c- $1.00 NOW 22 c each Polka-Dot LINED CAPS were $1.95, NOW 99c ALVIN B. STOKES GENERAL STORE Front Royal, Va. lSews From The Flint Hill Area— Riverton were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Moore. Mrj and Mrs. Moe Walker attended a dinner meeting Saturday evening in Falls Church. Their Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ferguson and daughter of Winston. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Ada Grimsley were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grimsley, Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Grimsley and their families of Huntly and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grimsley of Castleton. Miss Doris Ann Atkins of Arlington spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Nelson Atkins. Lynn Jackson Atkins is in Florida for a vacation this week. Weekend guests of Mrs. M. H. Brady Sr. were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Fairfax. Joining them Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady and Jason of Arlington. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bolten of Warrenton and Mrs. Mary Atkins of Amissville. Jason Darr of Front Royal spent the weekend with his TueS *vcTV uf Ssss* 1 Mile East of Marshall Rt 55 THE SEVEN CORNERS POINT-TO-POINT CHAMPIONSHIP (Established 1961) 1979 SCHEDULE Sat., Feb. 24 • CASANOVA HUNT (In the Casanova Cup) Sat., Mar. 3 - RAPPAHANNOCK HUNT (In the Ben Venue) Sat., Mar. 10 • BLUE RIDGE HUNT (In the Greenhalgh Memorial) Sat., Mar. 17 - WARRENTON HUNT (In the Dell Cup) Sat., Mar. 24 - PIEDMONT HUNT (In the Oakley Plate) Sat., Mar. 24 • POTOMAC HUNT (In the Potomac Hunt Cup) Sun., Apr. 1 - MIDDLEBURG HUNT (In the Middleburg Hunt Plate) Sat., Apr. 7 - OLD DOMINION HUNT (In the Old Dominion Hunt Cup) Sat., Apr. 14 - OATLANDS POINT-TO-POINT (In the Times-Mirror Cup) Sat., Apr. 21 - FAIRFAX HUNT (In the Ricacho) PURPOSE: Jo further and perpetuate the art of a gentleman riding his own horse over fences in sporting competition after the fox hunting season. • CONDITIONS 1. Gentlemen owner-riders who are members of a recognized or registered hunt and whose entry is acceptable to each Hunt s Point-to-Point Committee. Minimum weight as by Conditions of each race, the minimum carried to be not less than 175 pounds. No non-winner weight allowances. Distance generally 2 Vi miles or more. 2. Horses which have been regularly and fairly hunted by the owner or a member of his immediate family with a recognized or registered pack during the current season, the gentlemen s entry to be proper certification of this qualification 3. Tack and attire as established by regular conditions of each Meeting. 4. Owner-rider of the horse winning the season’s highest point total to receive the anrtbal championship silver, and to hold the Seven Corners Permanent Challenge Trophy for one year. Presentation to Annual champion and runner-up at a suitable occasion. Trophy also to owner-rider winning the most points during the season. &. Points shall be counted for each owner-rider's horse in the horse’s best five races or less. Pqints are scored in each race at full value to each horse, including a dead heat, split race, walkover or another timber race combined with the Seven Corners race; Winner - 5 points; 2nd - 3 points; 3rd - 2 points; 4th -1 point; All other Starters -'/* point. CHALLENGE TROPHY CONTRIBUTED BY ARUNDEL NEWSPAPERS -—“ COMMITTEE- -PREVIOUS WINNERSArthur w. Afumfet, C *Af«MbaM Klnfslty nootnc. reimei JoMph M. Roots "flMutokih ft Inn it _ a— CharteeH.C. Wight Rotor Wlnanta of Nominating Committee Oaorga Fox Klngdon Gould Klngdon Gould Archibald Kingeley John It Knelpp Mack 9, Crigpon Randolph D.Rouae 1*70-Randolph D. 1*71-Randolph D. 1972 - Randolph D. 1973-Emoat 5am 1974 • Randolph 0. 1978 - Randolph O. 1978-Randolph 0. 1977-Randolph D. 1979 - WMNaaiH. di FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Jana Ruhsam, FMd Director The Plains, Va. 253-5506 grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Ned Pierpoint of Alexandria. Their Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lillard of Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Deal of Culpeper were Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Foster. Mike Williams of Chowan College in Murfreesboro, \ N.C. spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Williams. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster were Mr. and Mrs. Irving Corbin and Jeff of Hartwood. Miss Holly Holbick of Burke and Miss Molly Dennis of Sperryville were weekend houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch. Brian Welch entered Warren Memorial Hospital Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Welch, and Mrs. Ethel Pullen attended the 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Pullen Sunday evening at the Flint Hill fire hall. Sunday afternoon guests in the Welch home were Mr. and Mrs. Bud Corder and children and Mrs. Debbie Wimmer, all of Front Royal. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Leake, Jr. of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur O. Smoot, Jr., Dasha and Scott of Front Royal. Miss Lisa Foster was a Monday overnight guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Guy Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Krause and Kim of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Mary Blaisdell. Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins were Mr. and Mrs. Add Marrow of Front Royal. ' Borse&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 V [TACK A EQUIPMENT Good used English saddle, girth and pad inducted, priced to sell, Call 439-3480. _ 2/15/79 HAY FOR SALE V|H».II .I . HAY - Excellent timothy alfalfa mix. Also - excellent alfalfa available. $100. per ton delivered. Can pick up bales at barn. 703687-6230. (2-15-4M7) HORSES FOR SALE -• ; ■■■■■ y- _ ■REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE mares - sorrell - white markings. One quarter thoroughbred yearling filly. Loudoun Valley Farms. 703-338-6048. (2-8-2M7) GENTLE RIDING HORSES for'sile'large 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) TWO REGISTERED QUARTER HORSES - 6 year old mare, 15.3, broken for pleasure, quiet and gentle, any child can ride. 9 month old stallion - solid bay, halter broken, will be at least 15.3. For information call: 703-754-8465. (2-8-2t-17) INTERSTATE HORSE SALE SUNDAY March 25,1979 1P.M. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE MARSHALL, VIRGINIA Catalog sale, Eng & Western, horses and ponies, green & made. Consignments for catalog close March 3rd. Fee $25.00. For info; 703-364-2814 or 364-1566. BARN CONSTRUCTION I I III II I - I- I I ^ MISC. V NOW ON SALE - 1st edition of THE VIRGINIA HUNT COUNTRY MAP. Map includes the 11 Hunt Boundaries which are verified by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. Printed on ivory color paper in 3 colors, measuring 18" x 22 56". Phone and mail orders accepted. $3.95 per copy (plain paper); $6.50 per copy (laminated paper). Va. residents include 4% sales tax and 75c for postage and handling. Fauquier Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186. Tel. (703) 347 4222. horses Transported - local or long distance. Reasonable rates. Experienced handler. David Mock, 703-560-6604 or 703-591-7725 HORSE DRAWN SURREY with fringe, 6 passenger. A-1 condition. $1800. Call 703-253-5664 after 8 a.m. Sat., Feb. 10, or write Box N, care The Loudoun Times Mirror. SHARPENED Better Than New HORSE COUNTRY (2-15-4M7) 2/I&2/15/7J Bring in Your Scissors. Clipper Blades. Knives, and Saws By SADDLERYI Pass. Warreotonl (703)347 3141| FARM GATES Made to Order, Any Size Oak Lumber H. G. ROSE Delaplane. Va. 364-1574 EQUINE JUMPS -cotton j|-. - i ---| OwiltSIGNS PAINTED vinccnt williams DCLAPk-AMa.VA. iM-mi ii TACK REPAIR One Week Service Now At HORSE COUNTRY SADDLERY By Pan. Warrantor (7031347-3141 Aero** From High's ■N VBARN CONSTRUCTION •^Miilliams Co., Inc. specializing in the construction ot Complete Custom Horse Facilities BARNS - STABLES • INDOOR ARENAS Remodeling - Custom Homes "Horse barns buUt by Horsemen" We Service our Product Rt 1. Box 40. Brood Run. Va. 22014 703-347-3173 (kC*-NEV 8fi0 •BUILDERS* O. •COMPLETE HORSE FACILITIES •POLE BARNS ^MACHINERY SHEDS ALL TYPES OF FARM BUILDINGS "QUALITY WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES" 703-554-8468 Round Hill, Va; Ml**" >*Q THE HUNT COU» HOMES • STABLES ■ BARNS ■ ADDITIONS - FENCING 547*1648 BOARDING A TRAINING .-...1. Modern boarding stable in Gainesville-Manassas area, access to miles of trails in Hunt Country and ring. Quality care. (703) 7549475 evenings. HAY - WINTER - SHELTER - Pasture - Riding Area. $70 month. year round 703-882-3570,(17) BOARDING FACILITIES IN MIDDLEBURG area sought for wellmannered ex-eventer, now hunter and brood mare. Stall, pasture, feed, muck and turn-out. Prefer small friendly stable. Quality care absolutey essential. 703-6876980. (17) BOARDING Pasture - Summer; Hay - Winter Stalls, shelter. On Historic Landmark 700-acre Estate near Middleburg. $30 and $35 per month Year round. Also: grain feeding. 703-687-6035 or 687-3201 ■ i FARRIERS 'I s HORSESHOEING BILL DAVIS 703-34 7-4003 MISC. WANTED / WANTED TO BUY: Horse and pony under $300.00 Vienna. Va. 703938-2538 (17) WANTED TO BUY ' Horses, ponies, coTts, saddles, wagons, etc 703554-8255 INSTRUCTION RIDING LESSONS Maintree -Indoor Lighted RingPrivate and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3012 777-3279 \ GREENBRIER STABLES Indoor/Outdoor Facilities Private and Group Instruction ; Hunt Saat/Drottago/Eventing ' 703-777-6798 703-327-4454 BOARDING & TRAINING A New BOARDING-TRAINING FACILITY at THE RIVER Located 6 miles west of Rixeyville, Va. 22737 24 stall stable 55' circular ring indoor hot walker 12tT x 240' outdoor ring 70" x 175'ndoor arena trails scenic country MORGAN horses for sale Training available for pleasure Et fine harness, English & Western pleasure, roadster Owners | ,CoL&Mrs. WM. Kasper 703-937-5431 Manager-trainer Ben Qua 1 "" ' MISC. - MISC. V. GEORGE WHITE SUPPLY, INC. Specializing in Complete Line of Fencing Repairs or New Installation WIRE-BOARD-RAIL Complete Farm Renovation "Let us make your farm a show placa. ” Box 262, Middhburg, Virginia 22117 703-687-6371 TACK A EQUIPMENT C TACK A EQUIPMENT SKEETER’S SADDLERY INC. has moved and is having its 19th Annual George Washington’s Birthday Sale and Grand Opening at its new store. Location: 5'/? miles West ot Chantilly on Route > We’re running specials for one day only - from 10-50% off Shop early, 10-8. 703-327-4285. DOMINION SADDLERY’S Washington’s Birthday Sale February 16-18 Closeout prices on all winter hunt coats — Hundreds of breeches reduced to 60% — Sale prices on selected items from throughout the store — 20% off on all Eldonian bits — Closeout on hundreds of blankets and hoods — $19.95 Stable Sheets - $14.00 — 200 pair bell boots - $2.00 pair — Rubber curries - $1.00 — Hay nets - $3.00 — Shedding blades - $3.00 — 20% off on all rubber reins — German martingales all leather - $30.00 — Donut side rein? - $10.00 — Rubber splint boots S-M-L $7.00 pair — (Jptite poultice 23 lbs., $19.00 — Large reductions on selected saddles and much much more! Come see us at both locations: 3 mlM West of ChautMy, Va , on Route 50 703437-4423 Metro: 471-4339 Keen: 1*7 My Middle burg, Branch Main St . MMdloburg. Va. (Directly across from Coach Stop Restaurant) 703-6874730 10-5:30 My Closed Sundays

Congress has sharpened the focus of the public service employment program of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) on the economically disadvantaged. As a result, approximately 650 people currently in public service employment fonded under r Virginia s balance-of-state CETA program administered by the Virginia Employment Commission are losing their jobs, according to Dr. Arthur L. Lane Jr., commissioner of the VEC. As of December, the total number employed in public service positions was 6168. Several changes in the public service program brought about by the recently passed CETA reauthorization have made these terminations necessary, according to Lane. The eligibility criteria for public service jobs set down in the new legislation require all participants to be economically disadvantaged. In addition, the shift in emphasis has led to a reallocation of funds. Less money goes to the Title VI countercyclical employment program, designed to combat abnormally high unemployment. More money is designated for Title II, which is set up to train and employ the economically disadvantaged and to fight hardcore unemployment. Of the reduced funds available for Title VI, 50 per cent must go to special projects rather than to on-going public service jobs. Another change limits to 18 months the time that any individual may spend in a CETA public service job. Finally, the CETA prime sponsors are now required to hold the average of salaries paid to public service employees to $7200 annually, and there is an upper salary limit of $10,000. Itappalmnnack News Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. RATES: $125 for the first 20 wor 10 cents for each additional word. Box numbers, $1.00 additional. Classified Ads Cell 675-3349 ToFtoci Your Ad WARNING The 1973 Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County prohibits the accumulation of scrap material of any nature including inoperable motor vehicles in an exterior location for periods in ex* cess of 15 days. The Zoning Office is open Tuesdays from 8:30*4:30, telephone number 675*3342. MfSC FOR SALE i.imi 11 ill i m in mijim For Sale: % & 7/s Simmental yearling bolls, some polled. Will sell now or hold for spring delivery. Trio Farms, Luray. Call 743 6304 after 6 p.m. 13pdml Ford Pickup 1975, b250, camper special, automatic, ps, pb, ac, air bumper and trailer hitch. 675-3422 lat£ or early. 134Fireplace and mixed wood, locust posts and stakes. AAoody Aylor, 987-8215. 13fl5 i966 VW. Not running. Good body, tires, new shocks, plus many new parts. 364-2645 or 937 4862 eves. 3tfod VW PARTS, body and mechanical, from '68-70. 3474997 after 6 p.m. 3tfpdc FABULOUS FEBRUARY discount specials at Jim Carpenter Company range from 10 per cent - 50 per cent. Winter merchandise such as furnace filters, fireplace sets, grates, stove pipe accessories, heat tape, pipe wrap and a variety of stoves from Birmingham Stoves carry these winter close-out specials. Don't miss this great Sale! Call or come by Jim Carpenter Co., Rte. 29 S. Madison, Va., 948 5841. 13f22 1976 Dodge pickup, in excellent condition, 43,000 miles, 6 cylinder, good gas mileage. $3100. Call 675-3426. 13+ FOR SALE: Sleigh Antiques, excellent runners, single or double $165 and $185 (in Wash. Va.) William A. Carrigan. 301949-0024. 13 + ,vtixed hay for sale, $1.00 per bale. 987 8779. 13+_ FOR SALE: 1957 half-ton Ford V 8 pickup $200. Call after 5 p.m. 987-8866. 13 + HAY. Orchard grass hay at $1 per bale, oats-timothy-clover for $1.50 per bale. Phone evenings 987-8724. 13+ Culpeper RADIO SHACK Dealer has crystals for Bearcat scanners for Culpeper and surrounding areas; also Hi Band modules for Bearcats. $4.00 each. Daniel Home Center, 806 N. Main St., Culpeper, Va. 825-5608. _ 13ml BOY'S BIKE WANTED: 20". Good shape. Please call 937 4862 eves. _14tfpd WANTED: Old beams, hand hewed, 3 each approximately 6"x8" minimum 18ft. long. Box 243, Flint Hill, Va. 22627 or 703 356-2340. 14fl5 WANTED: TV Antenna. Good condition. Eves. 937-4862. _14mlpd Custom homes and additoins designed and built. S. C. Ellis & Son, General Contractor, Amissville, 937-4838. 5tf William C. Henry PLUMBING and HEATING, 24 hr. service, Rotor-Rooter service also. 6753471. _ 5tfn WOOD STOVES New Airtight Low Prices Ashloy-25-HF $150 Ashley-C-60 $300 Morso, Efel, Heart Mate, Portland, Warner Deliveries & Installation Available Hatch Natural Products, Nethers, Va. 987-8005 Winter Clearance Sale m Joe Williams Ganaral Contractor Chester Gap, Va. Now Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. “Quality” Second To Nona 703*635*5903 WORKING FOR YOU THE PEOPLE: Cutrate electrical and carpentry, remodeling a specialty, C.O.D. discounts, quality work, Stefan Alexander, 636-6972. __5mt NEW LIFE TO WORN CHAIRS, caning, rush, split oak bottoms expertly done. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Virginia, phone 675 3294. _ 5m29 Special Deal: New living room sets, sofa bed and chair, $139. Poor Boys, 1099 N. Royal Ave. 635-2178. 5 + Chain saw repair. Authorized service center for Homelite, McCulloch, Pioneer 8< Jonsereds. Ward's Lawn 8. Garden Center Inc., 1516 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, Virginia. 5± GORE'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE. Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs. P. O. Box 88, Sperryville, Va., 987-8748. 5tf ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings. Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout, Roof repair. Call Bill Starks, 675-3630, Washington, Va. „_ill AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM for children ages 5-12. Bus transportation, 2 hrs. daily. $35-mo.; $10-wk.; $3-day. Also before-school care from 7 a.m. an. Sursum Corda School and Day Care Center, 675-3237. 6f22 BABYSITTING five days a week, 8 to 5, in my home at Amissville. Melody Green Settle. 937-4781. 6 + INSURANCE WORK for home owners, smoke, soot, odor, water damage, carpet, furniture, wall, and floor cleaner. Servicemaster 825-1471. 5f22 CABINETMAKERS, tax our abilities. Furniture: originals, reproductions, restore-finish. Interiors: wood design consultants. COUNTRY CUP BOARDS, Washington, Virginia, phone 675-3294. 5A31 Gimlet Ridge Chimney Sweep Member of Chimney Sloeep Guild Timothy F.Johnson hully Insured Btntonvilk Virginia 33610 703-636-2466 icblra - chlmlne.v stoeeDs I rat Combining 19th Century Craftsmanship with 20th Century technique •Protection from fire •No Mess •Fully Insured RAPPAHANNOCK'S RESIDENT SWEEP Jim Northup 703-635-7510 P.0. Box 176, Flint Hill, Va. WILLIAM E. SISK: Electrical Contractor. New homes, additions, wiring of all kinds, no jobs too small. Call 9878772. Sperryville, Va. 5tf WILL DO babysitting it, my home five days a week in Washington, Va. area. Call 636-9352 after 4 p.m. 6f8pd THURMON WHORTON, Flint Hill—Plumbing, Heating, Electrical work. 24 hour emergency service 675-3607. _5tf LOCAL ARTIST skilled in hand-lettering and painting of distinctive signs, mailboxes, vehicles. COUNTRY CUP BOARDS, Washington, Virginia, phone675 3294. 5A31 Income Tax Service H & R Block 221 Broadview Ave. 347-7517 Warrenton The Herrell Bldg. (Across trom The Barnyard Rest.) 364-1596 Marshall Washington, Va. 987-8916 or 675-3343 Bealeton Market 439-3827 Bealeton Experienced cook, very flexible hours, live in or out, references;" needed immediately, excellent salary. Call 347 7144. 20tf PSYCHIATRIC NURSE Immediate opening for RN with Masters degree in psychiatric nursing to work in rural community mental health center to work at Rappahannock and Madison clinics •' with individuals, groups, and families; do aftercare follow-up. Some travel involved. Start at $11,465. Send resume to Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic, P. O. Box 82, Washington, Virginia 22747. 20 + 948-6706 We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING fr SUPPLY CORP. Phone 825-8383 Culpeper Sale Sale Sale Thermo-Control Wood Stoves 20% ■ 40% Discount Now in Progress Alternate Heating System Company 825-1373 825-2005 987-8719 Located in Culpeper Public Storage Building. From Culpeper Route 15 South, turn left on Route 686. Opposite Econo-Travel Motel. i3n« #NV WANTED Real Estate Buyer wants Large Grain Farm in Fauquier, Culpeper or Rappahannock County, interested in any parcel within 2 hours of D.C. Call Mr. Knobby Ross. Long & Foster Inc. 3918 Prosperity Ave. Fairfax, Va. 22031 (703)573-2291 HEIP WANTED ■aAMaaiWdamHiwi HELP WANTED: Part-time telephone receptionist position available. Call for an appointment. 675-3800. 20f22 Kitchen worker needed. Apply in person. The Inn at Washington. 20f22 Poets Ann Darr and Merrill Leffler will read their works with music by the Bennington Chamber Ensemble at the Rappahannock Library on Saturday, February 17, 8 p.m. and at the Nethers Center for Poets and Chamber Musicians in Woodville on Sunday, February 18, at 2 p.m. The public is invited to both presentations. For further information, contact Carla Eugster, 987-8905. 18+ mrnmmmmmm LOSTAND FOUND 3 SIDE CHAIRS, with cane bottoms, solid wood (walnut) have been taken from the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Route 698, Orlean. Anyone with information may contact the Rev. William Burrough at 703636-9497. Reward offered. 17fl5 i l wish to express my thatks i my family and friends Tor their calls, cards, visits and flowers while I was a patient in the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Special thanks to those who have visited me since my return home apd brought food. A special thanks to Mrs. Roberta Jenkins for the care given to me while I was in the hospital and to Mrs. Alice Verner and Howard Geest for their fellowship. I would like to especially thank my pastor, the Rev. Kirby Shenks, for his visits and prayers during this time and the watch care of God. May God bless each and everyone of you. Thanks again for everything. Mrs. Dick Clatterbuck 21 + In memory of my mother, Ada V. Burke, who departed this life February 17, 1948 and my brother. Wood Burke on February'26, 1977. Life is made up of volume three, the past, present and yet to be. The past is hid and laid away The present we are living day by day. And the last of the volume three is hid from the eyes, God holds the key. Sadly missed by daughter, Mrs. Gertrude B. Clatterbuck 21+ Improve yourself. “Drivers employea • trucking • had annual i average earnings of about by large companies SI8,300 In 1974.” As quoted by the U.SfDept ot Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bulletin No 1875 Start now to plan tor a professional career driving a “Big Rig" Our private training school offers competent instructors, modem equipment and cheftenaing training fields. Keep your Job and train on part-time basis (Sat. 4 Sun.) or attend our 3 week full-time resident training. Call right now for fun information. Revco Tractor Trailer Training. Inc HARRISONBURG 703-434-5326 INCOME TAX RETURNS Prepared in your home or in my Flint Hill office. For appointment call 703/675-3298 Irene N. Wirtschafter (Enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service) In loving memory of our dear Mother and Wife, Betsy M. Lewis, who entered into eternal rest 19 years ago today, February 19,1960. i ovina and kind In all her ways. Upright and iust To the end of her days; Sincere and true In her heart and mind, Beautiful memories. She left behind. Husband and Children _ 21 + pd In loving memories of our mother and grandmother, Blanche Richard Fincham, who passed away Feb. 17, 1978. In the love of there. As the love of here We think of her still as the same and say She is not dead She is just away. With love always. From her daughters, son, and grandchildren 21 + pd FOR RENT: Furnished, tworoom apartment, heat and hot water included. $125 monthly. Apply to Box 38Z, Washington, Va. 22747. 23+ NOW RENTING, up to 3,800 sq. ft. ground floor. Warrenton Business District. Suitable for office or retail. Will remodel to suit. Spring occupancy. Ritter Building. 703-955-3022. 24+ THREE-BEDROOM home recently remodeled, on approximately 1 acre of ground, on Route 211. $225 month plus utilities. Available February 1, 1979. Call 703-550-9800. 25tfn SMALL ACREAGE, reasonably priced, excellent location, recent survey, good ccess, privacy and views. By owners. 937-4784, 937-5345. 29ml WANTED TO RENT: Locally employed couple must relocate, prefer small house in the Castleton, Ben Venue or Flint Hill area. Can live with wood heat but must have indoor plumbing. Excellent local references. Call Sam or Cherry Vanneman, 937-5196, after 6 p.m. weekdays, anytime on weekends. _ 27tf WANTED TO RENT: pasture for 14 head of cattle. Raymond Kite, 778-3014. 27f22 Wanted To Rent: April 1, a 2 or 3 bedroom house in Amissville-Viewtown area. For young couple with 1 child. Call 937-4365 evenings. 27fl5 SOLAR ENERGY water heater included in price of $44,500! Brick home and/or store or offices, 48 ft., full basement. Exc. location north of Flint Hill on Rt. 522. M ASSIES CORNER hilltop, wooded and meadow. 25 acres - $51,000. On a dear day you can see forever! SCRABBLE - Bessie Belle Mt. top to Mill stream, waterfalls, log house ruins, old Courtney homestead, secluded, ancient oaks. 52 rugged acres. $57,750. STONE temporary, Shen. Nat. Stone HOUSE, con14 acres borders Park and River, greenhouse, old log cabin, barn, all for $78,000. HORSES would enjoy the panoramic VIEWS from this 35 acres South sloping meadow and mature woods. Pondsite, springs, streams. Part of old farm. $56,000. APPLES free with purchase of any of the above! Call EARTH CONSULTANT Batchelder 937-4388, Telemobile: 347-1920. RAPPALACHIAN HOMES Washington, Va. (Home of (he Rapparrvwats) RIXEYVILLE New custom nine room brick rambler on 3’/2 acres with more land available. Full walk-out basement, two fireplaces. $69,950 IAN S. MONTGOMERY & CO. 36 Culpeper St., Warrantor! -347-2222 John Shanahan. Amissville—937-4121 . Sperry vjlle 1 Realty SPERRYVILLE—26 acres of pasture land with panoramic mountain views. Knoll for home site, stream and fronting on Rt. 211.$57,200 with owner financing. Three bedroom aluminum siding home, large living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, utility room, two full baths and porch greenhouse. Garage apartment with kitchen, bedroom and full bath. Nice landscaped 2 acre lot. $62,500. Flint Hill 32.6 acres of orchard and woodland with secondary state road frontage. Level to rolling acreage, stream and a choice of building sites. $1,150 per acre. Financing available. Over 14 acres backing up to Park, fronting on state road, and Thornton River. Improved by a three bedroom stone home, featuring living room and kitchen with fireplace. Two full baths and utility room. Log workshop, and pole shed. $78,000. 36.3 acres south of Woodville mostly woodland, but enough clear for building site. Blackwater Creek meanders across one corner of property and has over 800 ft. of frontage on Rt. 522.$39,750. James W. Leake, Broker Sperryville, Va. 987-8088 - Office 987-8236 - Residence Realty, Inc. Sperryville Emporium SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 987-8640 Open Every Day WE HAVE BUYERS 1979 has already staited in typically strong fashion in the Rappahannock County real estate market — so strong, in fact, that we cannot keep enough property on the market to satisfy the number of qualified buyers piling up on our waiting list. If you've been thinking about selling, now is an excellent time to consult with one of our associates about your situation. Call or drop by anytime. We’ll be more than happy to talk with you and there’s never any obligation on your part. We currently have qualified buyers for all types of Rappahannock County acreage both open and wooded—in the valley or in the mountains. In addition we have people looking for homes and vacation properties. There is no real estate too small or too large for our experienced staff to handle. Before you employ anyone to find you a buyer, check with Panorama Realty and let us show you what we can do. Wa’II be glad to explain all aspects of your transaction and give you the details as to how we can effectively market your property. Perhaps, your buyer is in our files right now. Remember, we are specialists in appraising, advertising, financing, and selling and we can get you the top dollar for your property in a reasonable period of time. Ask for references of those we’ve worked for in the past. We’re always “getting people together”. REALTOR ASSOCIATES Beverly Atkins 675-3883 Dean Hahn 635-7048 C. Keeton Barnes 987-8819 Charles. “Bud” Corder 835-5891 Maurice CBennon 987-8713 John K. Eubank, Jr. 997-8148 PANORAMA Getting People Together ,