Rappahannock News, March 6, 1980

*1£* li^ary f~‘ T t The County Family Newspaper Founded 1877 PAID CIRCTJLA NOW RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2,101 T»N . **31st YEAR, No. 10 USPS 45558C 10 Pages THURSDAY, MARCH 6,1980 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3349 20c Races To Be Held In April Everyone in the county was ready for snow last weekend long before the weatherman’s forecast. The reason—the Rappahannock Hunt’s pointto-point races were scheduled to go off on Saturday and it’s become almost traditional for the races to be interrupted by snow. There was no break with tradition this year. Due to the bad weather, Rappahannock’s point-topoint have now been postponed until Sunday, April 27. One last question for the weatherman. Rappahannock gets dumped on for its pointto-points every first Saturday in March for the past few years. Why then are Saturday in February —always blessed with false spring and temFebruary—always blessed with false spring and temperatures in the 70’s? What are we doing wrong? Traffic Incidents Reported Susan Lynn Kunkle of Alexandria escaped injury Sunday evening when she struck a bull as she travelled north on Route 231 near Sperryville. According to Trooper R. A. Baines, the animal, owned by James W. Fletcher Jr., also escaped injury. However, the vehicle, a 1973 Toyota, was severely damaged, said Baines. Two Sperryville motorists collided on a curve FebnuKj 22 on Route 612 near Sperryville, according to Baines. Lois Ann Thomas operating a 1976 Chevrolet pickup owned by Jerry Lee Thomas, struck Roy Atha Alther, also of Sperryville, driving a 1973 Mercury, said the officer. She was cited for failing to drive to the right of the roadway. Rappahannock News Pboto/S«rah Latham SERENITY, GOING NOWHERE— -- 4 *, Flu Epidemic Causes School Absenteeism * School absenteeism has run high over the past two weeks as flu bugs made their yearly swing through Rappahannock. “We had 149 youngsters out on one day last week,” reported elementary principal Rural County With More Jobs Wanted A significant percentage of Rappahannock residents want to keep the county the way it is today, according to a survey conducted here during August, 1979, by the VPI Department of Sociology. Under the supervision of Dr. Donald Shoemaker, director of a Rural Multiple Jobs Study, six graduate students from VPI’s sociology department interviewed 138 households in Rappahannock on a random sample basis. At the request of extension agent Rap Owings, Dr. Shoemaker added four questions that reflected concerns of local government officials. Those surveyed were asked what they wanted to see the county be like in S, 10 or 20 years. Thirty-two per cent replied they wanted Rappahannock to “stay the same...stay rural and agricultural.” Approximately 25 per cent, however, wanted commercial growth, including industrial development, more jobs, more business, shopping centers and a small industry. Slightly more than seven per cent called for better schools while 5.7 per cent of the households surveyed wanted recreational facilities to improve in the next 5, 10 or 20 years. Three per cent wanted the county to grow moderately during that time period and the same percentage favored some housing development. Other areas cited for improvement in the future included “cleaner government” (2.8 per cent), “planned growth” (2.1 per cent), “better roads” (2.1 per cent), “less on welfare” (1.4 per cent) and “more friendliness” (1.4 per cent). Schools A Problem The 138 households surveyed were asked to name the main problems in Rappahannock County. Responses were divided into three categories—development, government and other. The problem area cited most often was public education. More than 13 per cent described the schools as ‘‘in bad shape.” Other government problems mentioned included “poor county officials”, “no young people in government”, “too much government”, and "poor police protection”. Under development problems, two major areas of concern, both cited by 7.1 per cent of those surveyed, were lack of available jobs and “land zoning too strict”. More than six per cent ranked "too many outsiders” and bad roads as major problems. Other development problems mentioned included “no recreational programs”, “water and sewage in Sperryville”, “land priced too high” and "people have to work outside of the county”. In the category of other problems, 2.3 per cent cited “get people off welfare”, while 1.6 per cent listed “should follow the Lord” and “people reject change”. ' Asked if the county should seek business in order to broaden its tax base, SI per cent replied yes, 26.6 per cent said no and 22.4 per cent did not respond. Asked if future development should be confined to existing towns and villages, 41.7 per cent said yes, 29.4 per cent answered no and 28.9 per cent did not respond to the question. Graham Spencer. He added that a number of teachers had also missed classes after catching the virus. High school absenteeism likewise has been running way above normal with 69 out from an enrollment of 450 on February 20, according to assistant principal John Toth. > Our teachers have been (stck too but they’ve been coming in anyway. We have such a shortage of substitutes that they don’t feel they can miss a day. They’ve been giving 150, 200 per cent,” he said. /\n earner wave ui ausenteeism due to a flu-like illness hit RCHS the previous month following a furnace breakdwon. “We saw absenteeism jump a few days after the furnace quit,” Toth said. On January 24, the date the furnace malfunctioned, 39 students were absent. “It got real, real cold in the school,” Toth recalled. The next day, he said, 68 students were out and on the following day, absenteeism hung at 60. With no maintenance help available this Tuesday, Toth and principal Dennis Wingfield spent hours in the furnace room, trying to keep heating equipment going so as to ayoid the drop in temperature that sparked the January outbreak. Public Health Nurse Frances Thornton described the illness as a viral infection of the respiratory tract. It begins with a cough, sneezing, headache, fever and sometimes an upset stomach or sore throat and then progresses into a general aching all over, she said. Thornton emphasized that there’s no cure for the flu. She advised those hit by the bug to rest in bed, drink plenty of fluids and take aspirin for their aches. The virus generally runs its course in three to four days, she noted. Thornton suggested that parents keep children at home if they exhibit any flu symptoms so as to avoid further spreading of the airborne virus. Among patients seen by Doctors Werner Krebser and Jerry Martin at the Rappahannock Clinic, Dr. Krebser reported that symptoms generally included low back ache, burning eyes and chest pains with a hacking cough. He described the virus as an Asian type flu, a mutation of the Texas flu that struck last year. Krebser noted, however, that the clinic has not done any viral cultures for partients on account of the prohibitive cost. According to Krebser, the illness strikes hardest at young children and older persons past 60. The flu itself is relatively mild and lasts only a few days. Complications arise when the flu is followed by pneumonia, ear aches or sore throats, he said. If complications are suspected, patients are advised to see a doctor. Snow Closes Schools A major storm that dumped over a foot of snow on the Tidewater area skirted Rappahannock Saturday night and Sunday morning, leaving enough snow to close schools Monday. Doug Bywaters, assistant resident engineer for the highway department, estimated accumulation at 12 inches in the mountains but only four to six inches in lower portions of the county. Strong winds Sunday night whipped the snow into drifts three to four feet high. Most blocked driveways, however, rather than roads. According to Bywaters, Route 645 in Amissville and Route 60 in Sperryville were impassable early Monday due to drifts but both were opened by noon. Amissville had 8 to 10 inches of snow. As of Monday afternoon, Bywaters reported, all of the county’s paved roads had been cleared of snow. The highway department encountered problems as the thermometer dropped well below freezing when the storm began Saturday evening. “It was so cold the chemicals didn’t do any good. We had to wait until we had enought to push (with the snow plows),’’ Bywaters said, adding that crews had branched out from the main roads onto secondary roads with plows on Sunday. $2 Million School Budget Proposed By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Superintendent William Bloomer has recommended adoption of a $2 million budget for Rappahannock public schools in 1960-81, a 30 per cent increase over the current year. In presenting his proposals to the school board at Tuesday’s special meeting, Bloomer gave two sets of figures; one for his recommended budget and one for a basic budget that meets state mandates on education but doesn’t allow for any expansion or improvement in the county’s educational program. The basic budget totals SI,874,414—a 19 per cent increase over the current year. In the recommended budget. Bloomer proposes a 14 percent salary increase for all school personnel: nonprofessionals (bus drivers, custodians, aides, etc.), teachers and administrators. For teachers, the 14 per cent includes the merit or step increase that they would have received for an added year’s experience. Bloomer explained that he recommended 14 per cent because that is the expected inflation rise this year. The basic budget calls for school personnel to receive an 11.8 per cent salary increase, the same figure that Governor John Dalton has proposed for state employees, according to Bloomer. . In. new personnel. tb« recommended and basic budgets include a special services coordinator to oversee all special education programs with a salary of approximately $20,000. Both budgets include an additional teacher for learning disabled students who are currently attending Piedmont regional school. In the recommended budget. Bloomer has two more positions at the elementary school, one for art and one for the gifted and talented program. Trailer For Elementary "If we hire three more teachers at the elementary school, where do you propose they’re going to teach?" asked board member Charles Eldred. Teachers for art and the gifted and talented program will be resource personnel rather than class-bound instructors, Bloomer explained, adding that “internal adjustments" can be made in scheduling to allow for space. For the LD self-contained class. Bloomer proposes in both the recommended and basic budgets that it be housed in a modular unit, included under capital outlay at a total cost of $20,325 in the basic and $20,775 in the recommended. The recommended budget also includes four new aides: for physical education and guidance-library assistant at the high school and lunch room monitor and kindergarten at the elementary school. Order Cookies For April Delivery Now is the time to place your order for Girl Scout cookies for delivery the middle of April. All Girls in county troops will be glad to take your order. If you are not contacted and wish to purchase cookies please call one of the following Troop cookie chairmen: Cookie Chairmen: Troop 312 Kathryn Sherwood, 3641173; Troop 929, Linda Hitt, 987-8729; Troop 547 Ruth Eastham, 675-3257; Troop 955, Elsie Gheen 937-5267; Troop 502, Chris Eidson, 937-5432; Troop 380, Sharon Kilpatrick, 987-8252 or County Chairman, Mary Stuart Bain at 987-8656. The final new position, maintenance supervisor, called for in the recommended budget, is allocated at approximately SI5,000. Asked to justify the proposed salary, more than is currently paid teachers with 20 years experience, Bloomer explained that it would be a 12 month job rather than 10 month. Board member Robert Eastham added he agreed philosophically that teachers should be one of the highest salaried professions but dtied economic realities of today where electricians and plumbers are paid more than bankers. He emphasized that a maintenance supervisor would have to have electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roof laying and tiling skills, naming a few of the areas that the supervisor would be expected to handle. In costs related to „expanded instructional “Blythe Spirit” This Sat. At RCHS The performance of the Rappahannock County High School’s senior class play interrupted by snow last weekend will be presented this Saturday, March 8, in the RCHS auditorium. “Blythe Spirit,” an improbable farce in three acts by Noel Coward, will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets at $2 per person will be poft at the. door. programs, Bloomer includes $2,250 in the recommended budget for advanced English and math text books. The English books, he said, will allow college bound students in the eighth, ninth and tenth grades to take advanced courses. He noted that college prep English is already offered to juniors and seniors. Math books are for a fith year advanced math class to be offered next year to students who began algebra in the eighth grade. The amount allocated for instructional supplies at the elementary and high schools jumps from $20,700 this year to $33,282 in the basic budget and $39,0% in the recommended. If the board goes with the reommended amount. Bloomer explained, “we can eliminate student fees that some individuals have questioned as to their legality.” He added that the recommended amount reflects almost everything requested by the two principals. Piedmont tuition jumps from $59,302 in the current year to $75,475 in both the basic and recommended budgets for 1980-81. Bloomer explained that the 1980-81 per pupil cost at Piedmont is figured on the basis of Rappahannock’s 1979-80 share of the enrollment in the regional school. Under attendance and health service. Bloomer proposes an increase of the school psychologists’ time in Rappahannock from 120 to 160 days a school year at a cost of approximately $5,000. If the General Assembly hands down mandates for a gifted and talented program, as suggested by the State Department of Education, the psychologist will have to screen and test students referred by teachers to the program. Bloomer said. In addition, he noted that psychologist has not yet caught up with testing special education referrals made this year and must soon start reevaluating students who’ve been in special education programs for three years. Under transportation costs, Bloomer estimated in the basic budget that (Continued on Page 2) Tags On Sale Rappahannock County motor vehicle tags are now on sale at the office of the treasurer, Mrs. Frances Foster, in Washington. The fees are: $15 for cars, trucks and trailers; $8 for motorcycles. For duplicates a $2 fee is charged. According to the treasurer, proof of payment of personal property tax is necessary along with satisfactory evidence that the vehicle has been properly assessed for 1980 and the registration card. Office hours Monday through Friday are from 8:30 to 4:30 p.ms from now «atil April 30. Drevas Swaps Pots For Basket Weaving By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock Mews Staff Writer Jeanne Drevas, potter, is now Jeanne Drevas. basket maker and potter. Notice which ranks first. The Sperryville craftswoman. long recognized throughout the area as a master at the potters wheel, has added basket weaving to her repertoire of talents. Already she's a success. Jeanne exhibited her baskets recently at Baltimore's Winter Mart, the most prestigious craft show in the northeastern states. She was one of only a couple hundred craftspersons to receive a much-sought-after invitation to the Mart, an honor she missed as a potter. “1 could never get in with my pots. It’s that ritzy,” she explained. But she didn't take up baskets just to master a ritzy craft and exhibit in the invitation-only show. “I love the simplicity of basket weaving. I feel really good, really creative and I haven't felt that way in a long time.” Jeanne said in a recent interview. "I needed to simplify my life—that's what baskets are doing.” Jeanne plans to continue throwing her pots but pottery will take a back seat to her new craft. “It takes a long, long time to finish a basket. There's no fast way to do it but that’s okay. I don't want baskets to become as much of an assembly line production as my pots have been.” she said. If her baskets ever come off an assembly line, it will have to be an awfully slow one. It takes about seven hours just to weave a small basket and weaving’s only part of the work. Jeanne follows the traditional, almost primitive methods of making baskets. It’s an art form with a finished product that’s a sculpture done in reeds. Starting With Honeysuckle A basket begins with a vine frame that determines the » V k New* Plnio/D. Hi BASKET WEAVING requires skill and time but no fancy equipment. Jeanne uses nimble fingers, a pair of pliers, knife and scissors to create her woven reed sculptures. final shape. Jeanne uses honeysuckle and grape vines that she gathers herself. “It’s fun. 1 get to walk around in the woods and call it work," she said. Since the curve of the vine indicates the basket’s form, Jeanne can't just go to the nearest honeysuckle bush and grab a piece. Instead, she has to visualize what she wants to create and then look for a vine that fits. While the vine is still green and pliable, she molds it into shape, following the natural curve and flow of the wood. Then she starts the weave, the really hard part of the operation, according to Jeanne. Using her hands, her teeth, even her chin, to hold the water-soaked reeds in place, she starts intertwining the different pieces. Seven hours later, if she’s working on a small basket, she tucks the final reed into place. , Jeanne plans soon to use white oak splints instead of her store-bought weaving reeds. She attended a basket workshop recently in West Virginia with one of the famous Cooks of Luray. known area-wide for their skill with white oak. "1 learned how to split a tree at the workshop but it takes lots and lots of time and that's something I haven’t had much of lately. Maybe after the Baltimore show. I’ll be able to get around to it. "First, you've got to find the right tree. It’s got to be five inches in diameter and about five feet long with no (Continued on Page 3)

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HANDY HINT: Wall to wall carpets can be cut with spaces left for placement of area rugs. 502 N. MAIN ST.-CULPEPER Pierson To Honor VaudevillianOn TV Richard Pierson of Amissville belongs to the Brooke Johns fan club, a select group of three longtime admirers of the old vaudeville star. As vice-president of the club, Pierson will be on WJLA TV's AM Washington show this Friday to present Johns with a resolution of appreciation. After his morning appearance on Channel 7 television, Pierson will continue his tribute to Brooke Johns on WAMU FM public radio. With Ed Walker, host of both AM Washington and the radio show, Pierson will interview the vaudeville performer, play records he cut in the 1920’s and 30’s and listen to recordings of other stars that Johns worked with or discovered. Why all the attention to Brooke Johns? According to Pierson, Johns was a giant in the entertainment business. “He would have ranked with Cantor and Jolson but he retired in 1928. What am I saying? He DID rank with Cantor and Jolson. Brooke Johns was in the Ziegfield Follies. He worked with Fanny Brice, Will Rogers, W. C. Fields, Cantor. Jolson—all the big names. His dancing partner was Ann Pennington. We just don’t remember him the way we do all the others because he retired so early,” Pierson explained. Whenever Pierson mentions “retired” in connection with Brooke Johns, he adds quotation marks in the air around the word. “He officially retired but he’s never really stopped performing,” Pierson said. “He’s kept on playing for school children, at nursing homes for senior citizens, and for his friends.” Johns, now 86 years old and living on his 203 acre farm in Olney, Md., will sing and play his banjo on both the radio and TV shows Friday. Pierson noted that the banjo Johns plucks is the same instrument he’s used throughout his long career. "It’s autographed by both Calvin Coolidge and the Ponce of Wales,” he added. Tribute T* Old Timer “I like to give some kind of a tribute whenever an old timer of Brooke Johns’ calibre turns up," said Pierson. Working a few hours at a time every day, it took Pierson a week to finish his beautifully written tribute to Johns. A professional calligrapher, Pierson’s penmanship bears about as much resemblance to ordinary handwriting as a chimpanzee’s crayon scrawl does to paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci. In addition to the resolution praising Brooke Johns’ vaudeville talents, Pierson has given other special thanks in calligraphy. One, a tribute to the Carter family—A. P., Sarah and Maybelle—hangs in the Carter Museum in Maces Springs, Virginia. "It hangs right square in the middle of the place,’’ said Pierson, recalling how Maybelle’s daughter June, now the wife of Johnny Cash, had tears running down her face when she first saw the hand lettered tribute. Besides being a calligrapher, Pierson is also a collector of old records and ++++ Some words are like rays of sunshine, others like barbed arrows or the bite of a serpent. And if hard words cut so deep, how much pleasure can kind ones give? —John Lubbock f has thousands and thousands of recordings, some priceless antiques dating back to Tom Edison’s first attempts at reproducing the human voice. He's a regular feature on Ed Walker’s WAMU radio show with an hour every Wednesday afternoon set aside for playing recordings from Pierson’s collection. This week, Pierson will give up his hour and concentrate instead on the allday tribute to Brooke Johns. With Johns and Ed Walker, he’ll be on television channel 7 at 10 a.m. for the AM Washington show, probably appearing in the latter part of the broadcast. Then, from 12:30 to 3:30, Pierson and Walker will present Brooke Johns and the music of his times on WAMU-FM radio, 88 on the radio dial. — Rappahannock News Photo/Sarah Latham TATTERED CORN STALKS trudge wearily uphill through the snow. School Budget (Continued from Page 1) gasoline will increase in price to $1.50 per gallon and in the recommended budget to $1.75 per gallon. The basic budget calls for an appropriation of $74,000 for gas oil and lubricants and the recommended budget allots $84,500. $2 Gallon For Gas The consensus of the board appeared to be that the appropriation should be figured at $2 per gallon for the 46,000 gallons the transportation fleet uses in a year. “Personally, I would rather see us over-project,” said Eldred. He suggested the board stipulate that no money will be borrowed from the line item covering gas costs with any funds left over returned to the board of supervisors at the end of the fiscal year. Under replacement of vehicles. Bloomer includes two school buses, a handicapped vehicle and a used car for the f special services coordinator in the recommended budget for a total of $67,000. In the category of school food services, Bloomer listed a breakfast program at the elementary school in both the basic and the recommended budgets. He noted that food services are funded entirely with state and federal funds—a total of $56,750. including the breakfast program. Chairman Beverly Massie added that the breakfast program is not yet mandatory although the concept is strongly advocated by both federal and state food services personnel. In heating fuel costs, Bloomer allowed for increases in price of coal to $107 a ton in the basic budget and $110 a ton in the recommended; for fuel oil, $1.25 in the basic and $1.50 in the recommended and for kerosene, $1.30 in the basic and $1.50 in the recommended. For the cars in the school’s transportation fleet, he allowed $6,000 for unleaded gas in the basic and $7,500 in the recommended. Under fixed charges, the basic and recommended budgets carry a whopping increase of approximately $70,000—the exact amount dependant on the salary scale approved—for social security formerly paid by the state. For this year at least, Bloomer said, this will be reimbursed by the state. In the recommended budget, Bloomer proposes that the COUNTY TAGS ON SALE Rappahannock County Motor Vehicle Sticker Tags are now on Sale at the Treasurer’s Office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 until 4:30 from March 1 to April 30. County Tags are $15; Motorcycle $8 and duplicates are $2. Please bring proof of payment of Personal Property Tax, satisfactory evidence that vehicle has been properly assessed for 1980 and the registration card. Frances A. Foster, Treas. school board pay premiums on the mandatory life insurance policies all teachers are required to carry for a total cost of $8,562. Under capital outlay in the recommended budget, Bloomer includes musical instruments, emergency lighting, installation of underground gas tanks, site preparation for the new school bus garage and a higher fence to screen the bleachers at the high school baseball field as well as the new modular unit for the elementary school. Capital outlay costs total $26,070 in the basic and $44,740 in the recommended. In judging revenue estimates to support the proposed 1980-81 budget. Bloomer explained that his projections give both a high and a low figure that can be expected from the state. The actual amount, he said, won’t be known until final action of the General Assembly on the education bills. As a low amount based on the state budget submitted by Gov. Dalton, Blooiner . estimated that the county will receive at least $548,983 in state funds. As a high based on proposals from the state department of education, he estimated $683,934. He added that he expects the actual figure to be somewhere in the middle of the two. Including federal funds, sales and wine tax revenue and state aid, Bloomer projected that the county may receive as much as $1,014,393 in other than local money and as little as $872,672. That leaves a minimum of $1,001,742 and a maximum of $1,032,797 to be funded from local sources, according to Bloomer's figures. In 1979-80, the county allocated S893.040 to the school budget, including $20,000 in revenue sharing. Bloomer reported that final word on state funding should come ten days after the * General Assembly adjourns on March 10. In response, the board agreed to postpone the date previously set for approving the school budget. The special meeting will be held on March 24, instead of March 18, at 7:30 in the elementary school library. Another special session for public response to the superintendent’s proposed budget will be held, Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 in the elementary school. Figuring on his calculator, board member Walter Masterson reported that the per pupil cost for education in 1980-81 under the recommended budget will be $1,767 and $1,618 in the basic based on enrollment of 1,158 students. This year, he continued, P«r pupil cost Is $1,357 UW 1974-7S’1t **$* SStM Comparing the price oi-» education five years ago with the budget recommended for 1980-81, the cost per pupil has increased slightly over 51 per cent, Masterson noted. (At the same time, the rate of inflation has been 52 per cent). “Since I’ve been on this school board, the school budget has gone up approximately $100,000 per year,’’ said Masterson. Referring to the $300,000 increase this year in the basic budget and the $500,000 increase in the recommended budget proposed by Bloomer, Masterson said, “This is an exceptional jump and these are exceptional times.’’ Blue Ridge Races Saturday Because the ice and snow forced the postponement of last week’s Rappahannock races until the last weekend in April, some of the horses to run at the Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point Race Meeting on Saturday, March 8, with be running for the first time this year. Some are seasoned campaigners from previous years, but some are novice horses, new to the timber or hurdle courses. The Blue Ridge Races will be at Woodley Farm, two miles south of Berryville on U.S. Route 340. The Hunting Pace Event will start at 11 a.m. and the first race at 1 p.m. There will be seven races with the last race going to the post at 4 p.m. The melting snows of last weekend will make the course a bit heavy going, but the bluegrass dries out quickly. 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Basket Weaving Simplified Life continued from Page 1) branches. Just because it doesn’t have branches on the outside doesn't mean they aren’t there inside,” she explained. Once she finds the tree, it has to be cut and hauled back to her work area. “Then 1 have to split it in half, then into fourths, then into eights and finally into sixteenths. Next. 1 take out the heartwood and stick a knife in between the grains—the winter ring—and wiggle it around until the wood splits and I can peel it off.” The knife wiggling process is repeated and repeated and repeated. “I’ll get tons and tons of weavers from one tree.” Jeanne said. White oak brings higher prices than reeds and Jeanne’s work is already expensive, running from about $50 for a small basket to $150 for a large one. But considering the hours and skill involved, the cost isn’t really that high. “I get more per hour from my pots,” said Jeanne, adding that she will continue to depend on her kiln output for most of her income. “My baskets are expensive.” she acknowledged. “If someone wants to buy them. Fine.” If not, she’ll keep them herself. Despite the price, she hasn’t had problems with finding takers. Jeanne's been exhibiting a few of her baskets at craft fairs along with her pottery and has sold all her stock at every outing. Most of the buyers, she said, have been other craftspeople or businesses that specialize in handicrafts. Master Of Many Jeanne Drevas is jack of all crafts and master of many. An artist at both pottery and basket weaving, she does much more. She’s an accomplished carpenter, having finished most of the woodwork in the house that she built with help from her friends. A stained glass window shines from her front door, another example of Jeanne’s artistry. Her new pottery studio now under construction features a passive solar heating system built around a stone wall that Jeanne laid herself. Her talents extend into the performing arts. Jeanne dances with Sally Nash's "Last Minute Wood Company” and, in a perfect example of how she manages to squeeze the most out of every day. danced in a presentation of “Seven Dreams and an Awakening" in Baltimore last weekend at the same time that she was exhibiting her baskets at the Winter Mart craft show. She divides exercise time between dance rehearsals and volleyball practice. After developing athletic talent in friendly local games that began at the now defunct drive-in theater, she joined the Northern Virginia Fashion Show Models Selected Models have been selected for the annual fashion show sponsored by the Rappahannock Woman’s Gub which is scheduled for Sunday, March 23, this year. Among the models are Marsha Thompson, Sarah Roach, Ed Sharp, Guy Foster, Jr.r. Toni Updike, Jane Batchelder, Sharon Settle and Bradford Fisher. In addition those selected are Dawn Fisher, Jane Krebser, Frank Moffett, Peter Luke, Dot Mank, Ti Hoare, Linda McDaniels, Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Neal of Rochelle announce the engagement of their daughter, Carolyn Ann, to James R. Scott, son of Mrs. Charlotte M. Scott and the late William E. Scott of Amissville. A June wedding is planned. Bible Study A spiritual life conference and Bible study will be held at the Gid Brown Bible Church, Washington, March 10-16, each evening at 7:30. The Rev. Paul Kendle, director of the Baptist Youth Camp, Rochelle, will be the guest speaker. There will be special singing each evening and the public is urged to attend. The Rev. John K. Burke is the pastor. and Roger Torneden, Child models are Katherine Krebser, Joanna McDaniels, Justin Ferrence, Lee Baines and Toni Davis. The fashion show with the theme, Paris In Springtime, will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School and begins at 2 p.m. Admission is $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for students. Proceeds will go toward projects for the local high school and for Rappahannock Historical Society. Bridge Party Mrs. Frances Tabler was hostess to the Sperryville Bridge Club Friday evening at her home in Sperryville. Guests included Mrs. R. E. Thompsen, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. Roy L. Reeve, Mrs. Hugh Chrisman, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. W. H. Cordle, Mrs. T. J. Pillar, Mrs. E. A. McNear, Mrs. Charles H. Estes, Mrs. L. J. Kilby and Mrs. I. R. Kilby. Prize winners were Mrs. Cordle, Mrs. Reeve and Mrs. I. R. Kilby. Thinking Day Girl Scout Troop No. 380 under the direction of Ruth Williams celebrated Thinking Day on February 20 with a skit followed by a candlelight ceremony. Special guests were Troop No. 915 from Culpeper. CAREER AWARENESS DAY was held for Girl Scouts on February 16 in Culpeper for girls from Rappahannock, Orange, Madison and Culpeper. They received ideas from professional people who advised them on selecting suitable careers and spoke of the educational training requirements. From Rappahannock attending were Photographer Joseph Scherschel, Pat Helmer, scout leader, Wendy and Debbie Helmer, Dawn Watson, with Sharon Genebach Luke, an attorney; seated, Gwen Jordan and leader, Janet DeRoo. Ruritans Host The Cooks Homemakers Club, the Amissville United Methodist Church and the Ruritanettes, who have loyally and graciously prepared and served meals on a rotating schedule, the Ruritans did a turn-about-fair-play act in gratitude. Under the skillful hand of Bill Smet, Bill Weaver and Jerry Curtis, the usual cooks enjoyed a deserved and delicious meal of Brunswick stew, rice, noodles, tossed salad and dessert. Following the announcement by B. Settle of the coming fourth annual Talent night on March 22, several letters of appreciation were read from former POW's. These were representaitve of the 427 copies of a resolution printed on parchment and sent to all the Hanoi ex-Pow’s. The Resolution, passed in 1977, called for a Heroes Day to be proclaimed by the U. S. Congress on February 13 as an honor to those men who so courageously withstood the cruelty and torture of the evening. President Louis Zindel then introduced the speaker, Mr. Jesse Surles from Warrenton, who held the attention of the entire group of ladies and men as he outlined the 1976 changes and provisions for the estate tax exemptions. H. R. TERHUNE In a cavalier gesture of appreciation the Amissville Ruritan Club invited all members of organizations serving them meals for their monttily meetings to dinner last Wednesday evening. Reciprocating to all the ladies of the Amissville Tauss Licensed Mrs. Mary E. Tauss, of Scrabble received her three year license in Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care and her three year license in CPR from the Madison County Rescue Squad in February. realty world . Estate $d—n, %J(. Qmy. REALTOR FUTURE, YES - INFINITY, NO If you are a househunter, no doubt you already have some preconceived notions about the fundamental requirements of your new home. Here’s a thought to consider which may help facilitate the image of your new home’s “master plan’’ as well as your long range financial planning. Consider the stage of your family life, and how it should change within the next five or ten years. As your family numbers decrease by means of vocation, campus living, and marriage, so will your space requirements. Don’t imagine that your task is to find a home in which you will live happily all the rest of your days. A home is not forever. For perfectly sound reasons, such as advancing age, changing career prospects, changing family size and requirements, people tend to move on, often in less than ten years. So plan for the foreseeable fiiture - not for infinity. 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. Volleyball Association and competes in a semiprofessional women's “B” rated league, driving into D. C. for practice sessions once a week. With all her projects and activities, what Jeanne is looking for most of these days is time. She has a couple of woven reed lamps in her home and would like to do more. “The light coming through the lamps is really beautiful at night. Next. I have to learn how to make the paper to use in the lamps.” After finding the hours for that, she has another project in mind, one a little more heroic in scope. “1 want to make a basket house one day—small, only about 12 feet, something like a gazebo. But that’s when I get famous." she concluded with a laugh. - - ■ ——■———■■ BASKETS BY DREVAS—Jeanne’s baskets were a popular item at Baltimore’s prestigious Wmter Mart, an annual invitation only craft show. Besides selling many to individual shoppers, Jeanne took orders from six craft shops. She was also approached by representatives from “House Beautiful” magazine about featuring photographs of her work. Meeting Notice The regular meeting of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department will be held Wednesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the fire hall. All members are urged to attend. ++++ The moment things go wrong, we have made a mistake. —Manly Hall iERMANNA* Fabric Shop New Hours start Mar. 3 I Mon-Sat 10 am-8 p.m. ' Southgate Shopping Center ; Culpeper j (near Jamesway) ’til March 15 corduroy Calf-Teria Nipple Pail $^95 Dog Mange Medicine *2*! 8-oz. Reg. 3ug. pr. $3.15 MfcD CfNE No. 6-61106W. 3/8-in. Dr. Socket Wrench Set SOU* 15 sockets, universal joint, 5„ w „__ and 10-inch extensions, reReg. sug. pr. $42.35 versibie ratchet, metal box. # * No. 3814 Galvanized Sprinkling Can f $g9! Galvanized after forming for better rust protection. Freeswinging bail handle. No. 812. Interior Latex Wall Paint I gai. Reg. sug. pr. $9.75 Goes on easily. Dries fast. Takes hard wear, repeated scrubbings. Rat white. No. 1401. Sta-Rite VIP III Submersible Pump No. 8P4C02S— ViHP, high volume from shadow & mid-depth weds. $215°° Reg. sug. pr. $241.00 No. 4P4C02S— V» HP for deep weds. $20300 Reg. sug. pr. $293.00 Stainless steel shaft and casing. 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-fiappaqamuiclt An Indacendent Nawsoape- Established 187? ARTHURW ARUNDEL Publisher SARAH C LATHAM. Executive Editor JQHN T TOLER, General Manager DAPHNE I HUTCHINSON, News Editor CATHERINE C DYSON, Design Editor To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington, Vs. 675-3349 BY MAIL: $6.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties: $7.50 a year elsewhere in the United States BACR COPIES: One month to 3 years. 75 cents each; over 3 years, $3 each OFFICE: Rappahannock News Bldg , Washington, Va 22747 HOURS: 8 30 a m to 5:30 pm, Mon.-Fri. Published by Warrenton Printing & Publishing Company, Inc Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation SmilePublished Every Thursday THURSDAY, MARCH 6,1980 FROM BOTH BARRELS The Great GasTaxMvsterv By GEORGE BOWLES Democrat Special Writer At week’s end, politicians and pundits alike around Mr. Jefferson's Capitol were still marvelling at the miraculous death and transfiguration of Gov. - John N. Dalton’s gas tax proposal. On Monday, it seemed that a gas tax hike for this year had been interred in due and solemn form when the Finance Committee of the House of Delegates refused to report the measure out for floor action. Yet on Wednesday the gas tax proposal stalked the halls of the General Assembly again, resurrected by what appeared to be a masterstroke of legislative generalship which left old Capitol hands stunned. It also left the senior members of the Finance Committee who opposed the measure smarting. A bit of background is in order. In Gov. John N. Dalton's State of the Commonwealth message on the legislature’s opening day, the governor warned of serious revenue shortfalls facing the State Department of Highways and Transportation. The governor told the lawmakers that S240 million dollars in new revenue must be found to keep repair and construction programs for the state’s roadways from falling dangerously behind. The governor proposed a four per cent sales tax be levied on the wholesale price of gasoline, an idea which received a quick thumbs down from the lawmakers. An alternative formula was quickly devised which would provide for a four-penny a gallon increase in the existing nine cent per gallon state gas tax. There was almost universal agreement that the fbur-cent increase would never fly, but there was also general agreement that the bill lent itself to some kind of scaled down tax increase for which it might serve as a vehicle. Thus, early in the session, with much fanfare, the bill was introduced by Del. Vincent Callahan, R-Fairfax. It’s introduction was accompanied by an all-out lobbying effort by the governor, the highway department and the various trade associations and construction interests which sup at the highway department trough. Each lawmaker was presented with a list of projects in his or her district which would suffer dire consequences if the money was not forthcoming. Similar lists reportedly found their way to local governing bodies in the lawmakers home districts. The pressure was on full blast. At about the same time, a second bill was quietly dropped in the hopper. This one was introduced by Del. Martin Perper, R-Fairfax, and was accompanied by no fanfare whatever. It generally embodied the principles of Dalton’s four per cent sales tax on the wholesale price of gasoline. It was introduced and disappeared. During the ensuing weeks, debate on the Callahan bill raged. By the time the measure came up for a Finance Committee vote Monday, opponenets had a slim but solid majority favoring reducing the fourpenny provision to two pennies. Committee Chairman Archibald Campbell, D^Wytheville, seemed reluctantly willing to go along with the smaller amount although he really opposed any hike at all until a full study of the highway department’s operational efficiency could be made. All that remained was for Callahan and the governor to agrdrtp resist possible efforts later along the legislative trail, perhaps in the Senate, to increase the tax. They refused to provide such an assurance, and the Finance Committee refused to report out the bill. Word of its death went forth. That word proved to be premature. On Tuesday, Perper reminded the committee that his little old bill was still buried someplace in its docket. It was exhumed, quickly amended to substitute the two-penny tax for the four per cent feature. Perper promptely assured committee members that he would be happy to reject any efforts to increase the tax, if the committee would look favorably on his bill. Three committee members who had voted not to report out Callahan’s measure Monday switched on Wednesday to support Perper's, and it was on its way to the House floor. The pressure on the twisted arms of all concerned was reportedly intense. The disgusted Campbell abstained from voting on the motion to report. He and the other Committee opponents had been neatly outflanked by Perper’s "Slefep'tt*’ measure. , Just how all this happened was something of a mystery at week’s end. The best guess seemed to be that Campbell, or the committee staff, or somebody simply let the bill become lost in the vast shuffle of paperwork. And Perper, wisely, elected to let it stay lost until the time was ripe to find it. This was The News... in Bygone Rappahannock Times. 5 YEARS AGO First step in the realization of a recreation center was the drilling of a well at the site on Route 211 at Washington. Rappahannock Historical Society held open house in the historical building in Washington. Sketches and plans for the building renovation were to be shown, and plans for a house tour wore also to be discussed. The question of Wilderness designations in Shenandoah National Park was being discussed at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District meeting and pros and cons were coming in all directions. The Cooperatives were having their spring sales and the results of the Rappahannock races were told in story and pictures. Spring feeder calf and bull sales were in the planning stage or becoming a reality. 10 YEARS AGO SPERRYVILLE Rescue Squad just put a new 1970 rescue ambulance into service. Twenty persons just completed standard and advanced first aid courses. Nctus “Sonny” Brown, president of the Rappahannock Jaycees was in Roanoke for the state winter conference. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith of Washington had just returned from a visit of two weeks in Lauderdale-bythe-Sea, Fla. Mrs. Edna Williams entertained with a party in honor of the ninth birthday of her daughter Rhonda. 15 YEARS AGO RS. Audrey Brown and Miss Carolyn Brown of Sperryville were on a cruise to Nassau aboard the S. S. Bahama Star. A Game Warden, W. S. Mays, recently assigned to Rappahannock, was removed by the Game Commission at the request of local politicians, according to Delegate Tom Frost, who explained that the local politicians were the county government when asked who “they” were. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gardiner Wines of Chester Gap was totally destroyed by fire and they also lost all of their personal belongings. Mrs. B. James Moss of Castleton left for a trip to Little Rock, Ark. Tammy North of Chester Gap returned to her home after being hospitalized for a week with pneumonia at Warren Memorial. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson of Woodville were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stephenson in Charlotte, N.C. as they were enroute home from a visit in Florida. 30 YEARS AGO A FORD PICKUP owned by J. W. Fletcher of Sperry ville which had been stolen was recovered by Trooper W. A. Buntin at 5 o’clock in the morning in the town of Washington. The driver was charged and jailed. The Red Cross fund campaign for Rappahannock County was set at $625 and enumerators were being sought for taking the census. Charles B. Wood of Flint Hill was census crew leader for Rappahannock. Majorie Settle has returned to school in Amissville after undergoing a tonsilectomy and Sonny Williams of that school became a five-pointer after a dental visit. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Glick and son Larry who moved to McGaheysville recently were weekend guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Racer at Washington. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Paulson and son of Hampton visited Mr. and Mrs. ■ W. C. Campbell over the weekend. i Our Rappahannock Heritage —Rappahannock New* photo/S. Latham Delegate’s Report By GEORGE BEARD A year or so ago a bill was passed to allow duty free lunch periods for teachers. That is to say, teachers would not have to spend their lunch period monitoring the cafeteria. It was a mandate that counties could ill afford so it was amended that the State had to pick up the tab. A Delegate on the same floor as yours truly received quite a bit of mail from his teachers back home to support funding of this mandate. Of all things they wrote their messages on their lunch bags and mailed the bags to his office in Richmond. He mailed a courteous reply back on guess what? Paper napkins. Money for the above amounted to $7.5 million and it was needed to increase the Basic Aid fund. Even that fund fell way short of actual need for counties. Our localities are still short some $200 to $300 per student to pick up the slack created by the fast growing cost of gas for buses and heating cost for buildings. Bills are dropping like flies. House Committees are killing Senate bills and Senate Committees are killing House bills. This is a good sign that maybe we won’t do too much damage to folks back home. A remote possibility now exists of adjourning on time next week. One good House bill has passed the Senate and is on the way to the Governor. It is a bill removing the dog pound guidelines from the Health Department to the Department of Agriculture. It was unreal, the guidelines the Health Department was proposing. Ask your Supervisor for details. USDA Seeks Comments On Conservation The U. S. Department of Agriculture is seeking comments from the public on seven proposals for possible changes in the nation's soil conservation programs. An information meeting will be held on March 11 at the Manassas Holiday Inn beginning at 10 a.m. Appearing on the program from USDA State Headquarters are Bobbye J. Jones, ■ assistant State Conservationists, SCS, and James Clarke, Program Specialist, ASCS. Do you consider the loss of good farmland a serious problem? Are you alarmed about the misuse of soil and water resources? Should the use of conservation measures continue to be voluntary? Who should pay for expensive conservation measures that provide few immediate benefits to the producer but have great benefits to the public, such as improved water quality, cleaner air, or reduced sedimentation to streams and reservoirs? During the meeting, USDA officials will present the seven alternative strategies for soil conservation that have been developed. Also to be discussed are results of a twoyear study and appraisal of the nation’s soil and water resources. The strategies include a proposal for making soil conservation mandatory through national and state laws; a suggestion that farmers be required to carry out soil conserving measures before receiving crop insurance, price support payments or other help from USDA’s farm programs; and a proposal for offering landowners stronger incentives to practice soil conservation through tax reductions, cash bonuses, low interest loans, and other methods. Interested persons can also review the material at local offices of Soil Conservation Services and Agricutlural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Written, signed comments on the soil conservation program can be sent to the RCA Response Analysis Center, Box 888, Athens, Georgia 30603. Comments must be postmarked no later than March 28, 1980. The USDA’s proposals for conservation and the provisions for public review and comments are a result of the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977. Lenten Dinners and Programs The annual Lenten dinner and program series sponsored by Trinity Episcopal, Washington Baptist and Reynolds Baptist churches and the Rappahannock Methodist Charge will begin next Wednesday for three sessions. A pot luck dinner at 6:15 at Trinity parish hall will be followed by the program. Nursery service is provided. For the March 12 program, Thomas Rohr of Alexandria will be the speaker. The Rev. Peter Weems of Flint Hill will be the March 19 speaker and leading the program March 26 will be the Rev. Fr. Maurice duCastillon of Washington. The public is invited. A lot of comments have been made regarding the Highway Department and its method of operation. My experience with the Health Department this year makes the Highway Department appear Saintly in comparison. The Health Department has a staff of high price engineering experts, who for more than three years have spent their time and the taxpayers’ money drafting a bunch of regulations, about 200 pages, that nobody understands or gives a hoot about, instead of suing practicality in the field to solve an age old problem of how to build houses on land that won’t perk when a simple septic system is needed. Two Senate bills have passed strengthening the unemployment benefit program. This program has had a lot of abuse, and any stricter law would be a welcome change. A Senate bill to reduce tonnage fees on stock and poultry fees to 7 cents has passed 4h«'-- Agriculture Committee and should have no trouble in the House. This should help the farmer. House Bill 346, which I was chided about by the Orange town and county officials, appears to be dead this year and will probably be carried over until 1981. It was a bill pushed by the Virginia Farm Bureau Association and it appears this Association couldn’t get their act together. The Senate Finance Committee killed a bill removing a tax on alcohol. It would have had a loss in revenue of more than $3 million to the State. So it looks like “if you want to dance you still have to pay the fiddler”. We had our fourth hearing on a gas tax proposal and whittled it down to 2 cents from 4 cents. This being my Beard third year down here, I cannot recall going through such lengthy unnecessary waste of time in my life. We heard testimony from every nook and corner of the State. It got so bad I made a comment on a local t. v. interview that I had gas up to my ears and what was needed now was a case of Turns. Don’t, you know the very next day a gentleman , from Arlington sent me a roll in tf»e mail. We have a definite understanding: if the Senate tries to increase it, it will be killed in the House. A Senate bill to decrease the limit of indebtedness by a locality from 18 percent to 10 percent will be voted on by the House tomorrow. Anxious to hear the discussion on this one. A Senate bill to close schools on Election Day was killed in a House Committee. The cost of this was prohibitive. Every Session is opened with a prayer by ministers from all over the State. Reverend Bean, an Episcopal minister from Lynchburg, gave this one, “Lord thou hast given us a mind, Lord thou hast given us a mouth, Now Lord help us to keep them connected.” See you next week. Letters To The Editor Thank You To the editor: On behalf of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department I would like to thank you for your newspaper’s support of last week’s benefit basketball game. The front page article publicizing the coming of the event was most helpful in building enthusiasm and participation, making it a profitable experience for the fire department. Thank you again. ALLAN RYAN President WVFD Energy Coop To the editor: The Tri-County Alternate Energy Co-op is now in the process of organizing. It is to be a non-profit or profit shared community owned grassroots corporation dedicated to making alternate energy a reality in this area. It needs your help. An alternate energy projects seminar is planned for the near future. Tentatively it will be held in the solar heated building of a local resident and free rides in a propane gas powered jeep will be featured. Right now interested people, workers, resource persons, etc., need to be put in touch with each other and you can help by running an announcement to the effect that anyone interested in any aspect of creative alternate energy use in this area should contact me. PETER HOLLEY Coordinator Boston, Va. 22713 Lame Excuse To the editor: I do not blame School Trustee Eastham for "shouting.” Having a fire exit chained and padlocked during school hours is enough to make *ny parent r shout. The excuses given to him sounded lame tp me. AN INTERESTED CITIZEN Free Concert The Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Donald Black, will present a free concert March 9 at 4 p.m. The program will be held in Armstrong Auditorium and the public is invited to attend. Student conductor Kirk Smith will open with Aaron Copland’s Outdoor Overture. The orchestra will then perform Second Suite for orchestra by Ray Luke. Following intermission the group will present Beethoven’s well-known Eroica Symphony (Symphony No. 3, Op. 55). Burn Law In Effect Spring 1979 was unusually wet. Nonetheless, there were a few brush and woods fires in this area, some of which presented some close calls to houses and property. Even with rain on a fairly regular basis, the fire hazard in the spring seems always to persist. A The majority of wildfires in 1979 were, as usual, caused by debris burning. This hazard is expected to be unusually high in 1980, due to the amount of cleaning up necessitated by the snowstorm damage last October. Virginia has several laws which apply to brush burning and other open-air fires. As of March 1, the 4 o’clock burning law will be in effect. This law states that no open burning can be done within 300 feet of woodlands—or any material capable of spreading a fire to woodlands—except between 4 p.m. and 12 midnight. The law applies to burning from March 1 through May 15. State Forest Wardens, the County Sheriff, and other officials do nbt have the authority to issue permits allowing burning which takes exception to the law. March 1 to May 15 is normally the most fire-prone period due to the dead, dry fuel which has accumulated over the winter. Additionally, spring is often characterized by extended dry periods and gusty winds. Please note that the 4 o’clock law applies to all open burning, regardless of weather conditions. Some of the other important Virginia fire laws are listed below. These are in effect the year round. 1. Any time that a fire is built in the open air within 1 SO feet of woodlands (or any other material capable of spreading a fire), t|je fire must be totally extinguished before it is left untended. 2. All reasonable care and precaution must be taken prior to any open burning. 3. Any time a fire escapes into woodlands or brushlands as a result of carelessness, negligence, or intention, the person responsible for the fire will be liable for the expenses of suppressing the fire. The Little Fox r TT

News From Flint Hill Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rodgers spent last week with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Humphries in Alexandria. Mrs. Paul L. Miller, Jr., is spending this week in Broomes Island, Md., with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Parks. Visiting Mrs. Mary Blaisdell Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Krause and Kim of Front Royal. Rocky Foster returned home Friday after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beaumer and Trina in Manassas. Weekend houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wade and family of Chantilly. John B. Browning of Charlottesville spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Foster, Jr., and family accompanied by Edwin Eastham III of Huntly, went to the Capitol Centre Saturday to see the Harlem Globe Trotters. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smoot, Jr., Dasha and Scott of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot and family. They celebrated the birthdays of Arthur Smoot, Jr., and Dasha. Mrs. M. H. Brady, Sr., returned home Saturday after Around Sperryville By MRS. B. M. VARNER Rappahannock News Correspondent Weekend guests of Mrs Lester Yates were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curry of Woodstown, N. J., and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Yates of Roanoke. Heather Lyne of Warrenton spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne. Mrs. Ruth Perkins has returned home after spending last week with Mrs. Leigh Wright in Spotsylvania. Douglas Cumins of James Madison University, Harrisonburg, is home for spring vacation. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Shade of Falls Church were guests Saturday of Mrs. Ruby Dwyer and sons. Visiting them Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barentine of Annandale. Dinner guests Friday evening of Mrs. Mary Quaintance were Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Herndon, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. Carroll Quaintance and E. N. Montague joined by Jack Miller of Washington. Jimmy Swindler of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Swindler. Laura Tupper of Washington was a weekend guest of Bobette Swindler. 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. Mrs. T. M. Johnston spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reams, Brad and Morgan in Winchester. Menu RCHS & RCES March 10-14 Monday Bologna submarine, mixed vegetables, apricots, cookie, milk. Tuesday Spaghetti, green peas, mixed fruit, hot roll, milk. Wednesday Fried chicken, hot roll, mashed potatoes, lima beans, peanut cluster, milk. Thursday Vegetable soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, peaches, brownie, milk. Friday Sliced ham with biscuit, sweet potatoes, green beans, raisins, milk. Pap Clinic A Pap Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Rappahannock Health Department office in Washington. This clinic particularly attempts to reach women past the child-bearing age who do not have a regular physician. For an appointment call 937-5686 or 675-3636. Please use these numbers only—do not call the Rappahannock Health office. The clinic is sponsored by the Health Department and the American Cancer Society. Complete.'^ * One-Step A I ' m BUILDING SUPPLY • Paint • Lumber • Millwork • Hardware Warrenton Building Material Co., Inc. on th« By-Pass Warranton 347-1400 Kim Estes of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, is spending spring vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Estes. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Psyzenny have moved to Chicago, 111. Be Sure To Report Events People getting social security checks should keep in mind their responsibility to report certain events that could affect their payments, Bruce A. Hundley social security manager in Culpeper, said recently. These events include: Change of mailing address; Expected earnings in 1980 over the exempt amount —$5,000 for people 65 and over and $3,720 for people under 65; Planned departure from the United States; Work outside the U. S. In addition, dependents and survivors should report: Marriage; Divorce or annulment; Adoption of a child; Child leaving the care of wife, widow, or widower; Child nearing 18 who will continue as a full-time student. People getting checks because they are disabled should also report: Any work, ho matter how low the earnings; Any improvement in their condition; Any change in worker’s compensation. Someone also should report if a beneficiary is no longer able to handle funds, and when a beneficiary dies. More information about these events are contained in the booklet, "Your social security rights and responsibilities.” People who have lost or misplaced their copy can get another at the Culpeper social security office, located at 522 Culpeper Shopping Center. The telephone number is 825-3500. spending a month with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane in Lanham, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady, Jason and Molly Marie in Oakton. Last Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Edward Welch visited Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Thompson in Front Royal. Weekend guests of Mrs. Guy Foster, Sr., and Betty were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beaumer and Trina of Manassas. Additional dinner guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Guy Foster, Jr., Rhonda, Kristi and Butch. Menu Sunnm Cor da March 10-14 Monday Herbed chicken on noodles, sweet potatoes with apples and honey, bread and butter, peaches, milk. Tuesday Bean tacos with lettuce, cheese and taco sauce, green beans with butter, apple slices, milk. Wednesday \ Potato soup, peanut butter and honey sandwiches, bananas, milk. Thursday Red beans and rice casserole, tossed salad, whole wheat muffins with butter, pineapple slices, milk. Friday Spinach quiche, corn with butter, whole wheat biscuits with butter, banana pudding, milk. Wakefields Honors List Rappahannock County students ° who attend Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly and are included on the academic honors list for the third grading period include: first honors, James Dawson, Rob Dickey, Christopher Ingle, Sidney Rothrock, Nancy Massie, Tara Welty, Susannah McClellan, Christopher Sherwood, Ryan Barnes, Douglas Barnes, Jennifer Anderson and Jennifer McNear. More first honor students are Leigh Sherwood, Cathy Talley, Kenny Giles, Susannah McNear, Justin Corddry, Holly Moffett, Winston Harris, Jennifer Torneden, Marcy Lynn, Bobby Johnson and Jamie Rothrock. Second honors students include Michael White, Kim Aylor, Kim Johnson, Nicholas Bischoff, Bobby Gerhringer, Kristina Fain, Kelly Smithgall, Shawn Hunter, Alexander Smith and Carrie Coombs. Others are Peter Corddry, Jonathan Andrews, Skip Giles, Matthew Lynn, Amy Nokes, Sarah Walsworth, Katie Lynn, Marc Scroggins and April Richey. HELP WANTED CUSTODIAN A FULL TIME CUSTODIAN NEEDED ON TEMPORARY BASIS. EMPLOYMENT MAY BECOME PERMANENT. INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT: DR. WILLIAM J. 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RECEIVING THE ARROW OF LIGHT HONOR is Jonathan Watson of Sperryvflle. This honor is the highest in cub scouting and Jonathan will join Washington Scout Troop 123. Yogi Bear, left, ADC for ' Rappahannock stood in for scout leader Buddy Bywaters. With Jonathan are his mother, Mrs. Holly Pendleton and Mr. Pendleton. EDWIN EASTHAM III of Huntly was judged best in the uniform inspection during the blue and gold Boy Scout banquet held Friday at Washington. A certificate is presented by the Rev. B. G. Titchenell. Eastham is in Webelo Den 3. -Ka»p«>l»aaoch Nm photo/S. Latham WEBELO DEN #3 at Washington received a ribbon for the best table decorations at the blue and gold banquet Friday. Robert Jenkins of Washington is the group’s leader. Boys are Chad Bear, Lee Baines and Tan Masai*. v t r ▼ t »*»***»* t, PUBLIC NOTICE RED OAK MOUNTAIN Rappahannock County Meadow around fire tower is permanently closed to vehicles because of damage to turf. Red Oak Orchard apple and peach sales open as usual during summer* autumn fruit season. “My old tax service didn’t double-check everything. I should have come here last year” We make sure we thoroughly understand your tax situation before we prepare your return. And then we double-check every return for accuracy H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE WARRENTON 549 Winchester St. 347-7517 WASHINGTON The Theatre Bid. 675-3236 MARSHALL Main St. 364-1519 CULPEPER 165 Davis St. 825-8700 BEALETON Bealeton Market 439-3827 | OPEN TODAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Nelson Attends Mardi Gras Lewis C. Nelson, formerly of Rappahannock, ventured to the deep south on a 2,500 mile tour and the Mardi Gras. He visited the Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Ga., the tallest hotel in the world; Montgomery and Mobile, Ala., Biloxi and Merriden, Miss.; Ruby Falls in Chattanooga, Tenn., the deepest caverns in the U.S.—1140 feet; Asheville, N. C., the Biltmore House and gardens. At the Mardi Gras in New Orleans, La. the festivities included a cruise on the President oh the Mississippi River and lunch with Rep. Lindy Boggs at the Court of Two Sisters on Bourbon Street. In Maryon Allen’s Washington column in the Washington Post, she reported on a Washington society party, a costume ball, and 1 quote, “Lewis Nelson, in the garb of a French bishop, danced every dance from the boogie to the waltz. He swept off his black hat from his white hair and said, ‘yes indeed you may have my name. I am a Washington Regular, you might say a bachelor about town. I adore parties, especially costume parties. And when will this come out in the Post?’ ” Nelson is retired from the federal government. He is the nephew of Mrs. Ethel Cooksey in Amissville. ++++ Skin-saving tip: You’re not fully protected in the shade of a beach umbrella. Ultraviolet rays bounce toward you from all directions. I i --Jit • V. W. Vehicle Specialist • Repairs on Most Foreign and American Cars 30 Ashby St, Warrenton, Va. 347-3785 Center Results Of Beef Referendum Beef referendum results have been released by Tom G. Taylor, Manager of the Rappahannock ASCS office. In Rappahannock County 130 producers registered to vote and 105 ballots were cast. The results were 5 for and 100 against the Research and Information Program. In tho. State 6760 producers registered with Massie Elected To SS Board Michael M. Massie of Washington was elected to the board of directors at the Southern States annual membership meeting held February 22 in Front Royal. More than 225 stockholder-members and their families attended the session. C. M. Athey, Jr., manager of Southern States Front Royal Co-op, reported that the operation’s business ypj^me for the past year totaled $1,550,000. During a special recognition ceremony for retiring board members, H. S. Barksdale of Flint Hill was honored. Highway Travel Decreasing January travel on Virginia’s major highways continued the downward trend which has occurred each month since last June. Travel in January on the state’s interstate, arterial, and primary highways was 2.4 per cent below January, 1979. It was the eighth straight month of declining traffic. Out-of-state passenger cars led the decline with a drop of 7 per cent from January, 1979, while commercial vehicle traffic dropped, almost 4 per cent. Virginia passenger car travel was down only 1.1 per cent, however. 5578 votes cast. The results were 1489 (27 percent) for and 4089 (73 percent) against. Results over the nation have not yet been released to this office, said Taylor. State Deer Kill Down The statewide deer harvest was down slightly from the previous year as was predicted by Commission Game Biologists. Main reason for the drop, which was confined to those areas east of the Blue Ridge, was a string of bad-weather days at the tail end of the season. This was especially true on the very last day. January 5. 1980, when the weather was so dismal that only a few hardy souls were afield. The total legal deer harvest for the 1979 season statewide was 69,926 which was only 2.619 less than the 1978 total of 72.545. The total deer kill for 1977 season was 67,059 and the three-year harvest average for 1977-78-79 was 69.843. The three counties registering the highest deer kill were Southampton with 3.252; Rockingham—2,006 and Bath with 1,987. Fairfax County tallied the lowest with 42. Russell County recorded 55 and Greene County claimed a total of 58. In all. 48,783 deer were killed east of the Blue Ridge. West of the Blue Ridge the total was 21.143. Preliminary figures for the Fall turkey harvest indicate that a total of 9.116 birds were killed statewide. Total harvest east of the Blue Ridge was 5,291 with 3,825 recorded west of the Ridge. The Spring Gobbler Season will open one half hour before sunrise each day beginning April 12. 1980 and close each day at 11 a.m. through May 10. 1980. NEW LOAD JUST ARRIVED! KODIAK WOODBURNERS WAITING CAN BE FRUSTRATING!!!! BUT WAITING CAN SAVE YOU MONEY!!!!! The demand for Kodiak Woodburning Stoves by the Alaska Company has been overwhelming and It may take a few weeks to produce your stove Look at It this way. If you buy ypur Kodiak Woodburning Stove now . . . you'll be using it during prime heating months (January, February, March). You'N still save up to 50% on your winter heating bills, almost enough to pay for your new Kodiak Woodburner. You save another way. If you buy now, you buy at 1979 prices. Don't give up ! M Order your Kodiak Woodburning Stove now. Reg. $689.95 SALE PRICE $629.96 plus installation RANDOLPH’S Appliance & Equipment Sales • Parts • Service Route 29 North, across from Culpeper Drive-In Theatre Culpeper, Va. 825-9520 Have Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ryan of Washington are the parents of a daughter, Elisabeth Julianne, born February 25, 1980, in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ryan of Newton, Mass, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Foote of Springfield. Hitt Attends Repair Course Pvt. Mark A. Hitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Hitt of Castleton, is attending the Automotive Repair Course at the U.S. Army Ordnance and Chemical Center and School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. The course includes troubleshooting, repairreplacing, adjusting, and maintaining the mechanical, electrical, air-hydraulic systems and other major r components and assemblies of wheeled and tracked vehicles. Instruction is also given on the performance of maintenance operations in a field environment. A 1979 graduate of Rappahannock County High School, Hitt entered the Army in October 1979. + H—I—b , London was the world’s first city to employ police to protect toprists. I HOT PYRAMID POWER Now that you’ve felt the cold, FIGHT BACK WITH A GATLING The extremely efficient Gatling woodburning pyramid heater is available lor only $485 if you pick it up at our warehouse in Bealeton, Virginia. If you’ve been considering a stove for low cost, high efficiency heat, install a Gatling now. You’ll be glad you did. For more information, call our McLean (Va.) number: (703) 356-0366 Foxfire Heater Co. -NOW OPENVillage Beauty Salon * Comer of Rts. 522 & CA7 , Flint Hill, Va. 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Mental Health Pre-Screening Since February 1, 1980, the Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic has been conducting pre-screening evaluations on individuals seeking voluntary or involuntary admission to state psychiatric facilities. Pre-screening evaluation should greatly reduce the number of inappropriate admissions to state facilities, such as Western State Hospital, which serves the Rappahannock area. According to Dr. Susan L. Vignola, Director of Consultation and Education for the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Mental Health Center, in the past individuals were admitted to Western State Hospital who, upon evaluation by the hospital staff, were found to be in need of less restrictive care than inpatient hospitalization. The staflF of Western State Hospital, and Energy Grants Available The U. S. Department of Energy has announced the opening of the 1980 Appropriate Energy Technology Small Grants Program. The purpose of this program is to solicit ideas from citizens about energy conservation and the use of alternative energy resources. During the 1979 program, 83 grants with a total amount of $980,000 were made to applicants in Region III. The average grant awarded in last year’s program was approximately $12,000. Persons in Region III, which includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D. C., are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $50,000. The 1980 Appropriate Energy Technology Small Grants Program will award approximately $1.1 million to individuals, local non-profit organizations and institutions, state and local agencies, Indian tribes, and small businesses in Region III. There are three categories of proposals eligible under the Program: — Idea Development: Grants of up to $10,000 will be made for the development of ideas ranging from new sources of energy to the use of old procedures or systems for a new application. Grants in this category are made for the definition of a concept and do not involve fabrication, development or demonstration activities. — Product-System Development: Grants of up to $50,000 will be made for the development of a concept into the design, assembly, and laboratory-scale test of a system or technique in order to determine its technological feasibility and potential practical use. A proposal in this category should examine a specific energy problem and develop a solution. This category includes studies, investigations, and development of hardware, systems, or other means for experimental or operational tests. —Demonstration: Grants of up to $50,000 will be made for applying a technological system or approach under real-life conditions to test its application for future use by individuals, cooperatives, municipalities, business, etc. The deadline for submitting grant applications for the 1980 program is April 30, 1980. For additional information or to request a grant application form, interested persons should call 800-5230612. Lines are open between 9:00 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, For additional information or to request or submit grant applications, persons can also write: Appropriate Energy Technology U. S. Department of Energy P. O. Box 7913 Philadelphia, PA 19104 * Culpeper Art Co. 204 N. Main St. Culpeper, Va. Quality Antiques Custom Framing * * the Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic hope to avoid such unnecessary hospitalizations through this new process. Local mental health clinics become responsible for the continuing care of individuals discharged from state hospitals. Pre-screening will enable the Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic to know which Rappahannock residents are currently in the hospital. This allows the staffs of both facilities to begin discharge planning almost immediately, thereby shortening the length of hospitalization. Anyone seeking admission to a state psychiatric facility either for themselves, a friend, or a relative should contact the Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic at 675-3329. If the person is violent, or in some way a danger to himself or others, and refuses to cooperate, family or friends should contact the sheriff requesting a petition for involuntary admission and a warrant for detention. The special justices, the sheriff, and the court clerk have met with the staff of the Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic fo work out smooth, efficient procedures. Dr. Vignola said, “We all recognize this as a difficult time for a person and their family, we’re all trying to work together to provide the best care possible.” Washington News Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Merrill accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Dorothy Carrice of Greenwich, returned home Monday after spending three months in DeBary, Fla. visiting Mr. Merrill’s brother, Earl Merrill, and his sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Hill and Annabell Merrill. Weekend houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindstrom were Mrs. Olga Zeckerman and Harold Cassada, both of Alexandria. ~ ’Joftf ■*r Wba>er ---of Washington, D. C„ and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda, Patty and Mark of Fairfax were overnight guests Friday of Stant Weaver. Mike Hicks of Culpeper joined them for dinner Saturday and Phil Hawkins of Boston was an afternoon caller. Mrs. R. A. Baines, Lee and Bobby visited Mr. and Mrs. James DeBergh and family Sunday afternoon. Lester Wayland of Woodville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland. Ms. Sheila Estes was an overnight guest Saturday of Miss Peggy Pullen in Sperryville. r Wmfi.\ wmmm. By NANCY SECRIST VP I Extension Agent Do you have a will? If yes, do you know where it is? Do you know when your next insurance payment is due? If you can answer yes to these questions you are probably a well-organized person. If you can’t, now is the time to get organized. A good filing system can help you maintain a record system that is useful to you. Below is a list of divisions which should be helpful in setting up a filing system. Farm account books, Inventories, Automobile records, Bank statements, Cancelled checks, Bills paidreceipts, Bills to be paid. Income tax returns, Taxeslocal, Tractor records, Insurance records, Home account books, GuaranteesWarranties, health records, Household, records, Date of purchases, etc., Magazine subscriptions, Savings bonds and investment records, Organizations-P.T.A., etc., Valuable papers, deeds, Birth certificates. Beef Cook-Off Entries featuring your favorite beef recipe with a minimum of two pounds and not more than five pounds of chuck, round, rump, fresh brisket or ground beef are eligible for the Virginia Beef Cook-Off with judging May 2 at Virginia State. Deadline for entry is March 31. Entry forms are available at the Rappahannock Extension Office, Washington Virignia 22747 or call 675-3619. Children and TV Many parents worry about the long hours their young children spend watching television. They also worry about some of the programs the children watch. They worry, but they don’t do anything about it. Is TV a problem at your house? How many hours a day does your child spend “glued” to the TV tube? Parents are just as responsible for children’s TV diet as they are for their food - tliet. • Parents wouldn’t trfink of allowing a child to eat his fill of candy. Neither should they allow him to consume worthless TV programs. They wouldn’t think of placing a refrigerator in the child’s room and allowing him to eat anything he wanted, any time he wanted. Neither should they allow him an unlimited TV diet. TV is a powerful medium. It constantly sends messages to your children—and many of these messages are in direct conflict with the important principles you are trying to teach. There are, however, many fine educational and entertaining TV programs for children. RCA Countdown Sale on our greatest value ever in an RCA 251Colorlrak TV Here's your chance to save like never before on a deluxe 25" diagonal RCA ColorTrak table model with a swivel base included! You also get the unsurpassed tuning convenience of RCA’s ChanneLock remote control. Don't miss out—offer ends March 15. FD530R available without remote control Model FD528 INCLUDED! Free Swivel Base Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op Sperryvilla, Va. 987-8555 Parents need to supervise their children’s TV viewing—guiding them away from poor programs and toward good programs. Parents are responsible for seeing that children are helped and not harmed by the television they watch. They can do this by setting rules about what the children watch and how much time they watch TV each day. ++++ Some men never do anything wrong simply because they never do anything. —Roger Babson Easter Egg Design Demonstrations in celebration of th? advent of the spring season, The Country Store of Washington, Virginia, is sponsoring a demonstration of the ancient and beautiful folk art of Ukranian Easter Egg Design. Under the direction of John Howard, the Easter Egg demonstrations will be held free of charge on March 22 and March 29. They will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue throughout the day until 5 p.m. Easter eggs, which symbolize the rebirth of Spring, have been intricately decorated for centuries by the Ukranians. It has been a religious ritual in most Ukranian families and many a. a a a of the designs have a religious significance. The designs on the eggs are made with a special tool called a kistka which is heated over a candle and filled with beeswax shavings. The egg is then dipped in successive baths of dye, from the lightest to the darkest colors, ending with black. Between each bath, new designs are drawn on the egg. Finally, the egg is heated over the candle and the wax is removed revealing the brilliantly decorated egg. An egg can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours depending on the complexity of the design. John Howard, who will demonstrate this craft, is selftaught and is the only non Ukranian mentioned in several books on the art of Pysanky. He is an artist-inresidence at the University of Maryland and has appeared on national television. He will have some of his own creation on display and for sale. There are many attractivefeatures about learning this craft. The materials needed are very inexpensive. It is easily learned and with little practice even the most inartistic person can become proficient. Because of this the whole family can enjoy working on the eggs together. For more information, call (703) 675-3788 during store hours, or (703) 675-3485 in the evenings. Woodville By JUNECLARK Rappahannock News Correspondent Donnie Conners of Rockville, Md., was a guest Satuday of Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Orange. Mrs. Mary B. Quaintance of Sperryville and Mrs. Julia Wood visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Johnson Sunday afternoon. Guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke were Mrs. John H. Woodward, Tabby Sue, John, Jr. and Jeffery of Castleton. Visiting Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thornhill and Lou Ellen of Boston. Rich Johnson was the weekend guest of his sister, Linda Johnson in Greenbelt, Md. J Main Street Front Royal and New Market STOKES MART PRICE SAVERS Register for $25 MERCHANDISE CERTIFICATE - to be given away in each store weekly»— or - win a V.I.P. VACATION FOR TWO - PAID IN FULL - 3 d w and" nights in Miami Beach, Watt Disney World, Catskill Mtns., or Runaway Bay! (Meals and Transportation not included.) THIS WEEK’S WINNERS Mae Smith, Front Royal Store Fannie Shoemaker, New Market Store. Stokes Mart will make a 4% CASH Rebate on all purchases of $20 or more before tax. Except Sale & Tobacco Items FOOD STAMPS GLADLY ACCEPTED Prices good thru March 11th, 1980. Sorry — No Rain Checks issued. We reserve the right to limit quantities and to withdraw the offer at any time. GROCERIES Kobey French Fried _ POTATO SNACKS 9 0Z 5/99C Radenbacher POPCORN 15 OZ. 89C Great Northern __ BEANS.2 LB. 79C Hyde Park Mixed __ VEGETABLES.16 OZ 3/99C Merit SALTINE CRACKERS 1 LB 2/99C Hyde Park Thin SPAGHETTI. .2 LB 89C Hyde Park _ ELBOW MACARONI.2 LB 89C Hyde Park _ MACARONI & CHEESE 7 1 /2 OZ 4/99C Hyde Park _ _ SALAD DRESSING ...32 OZ. 89C Hyde Park i m _ MAYONNAISE .32 OZ. *119 Hyde Parkicruncmy<*smoothi __ PEANUT BUTTER.12 OZ. 69C Cremora non-dairy * . „ CREAMER.22 OZ. *179 Green Giant Cut _ GREEN BEANS.17 0Z. 3/99C Hyde Park PORK A BEANS.16 OZ. 4/99C Hyde Park _ PEAS.16 OZ. 3/99c Hyde Park Cream Style CORN.17 OZ. 3/99C Hyde Park Whole Kernel CORN 17 OZ. 3/99c Grean Giant _ PEAS.17 OZ. 3/99C Hyde Park Pink SALMON.15 OZ. *179 PINTO BEANS.2 LB 99C Green Giant Whole Kernal _ CORN.17 OZ. 3/99C Hyde Park . _ TOMATO SOUP.10 3/4 OZ 5/99C Hyde Park non-dairy __ Coffee CREAMER.16 OZ. 99C WESSON OIL.24 OZ. Hyde Park " „ t-ffio SHORTENING .3 LB Hyde Park M _0 SUGAR.5 LB. *159 Hyde Park VEGETABLE OIL .24 OZ. Georgia PEANUTS.11 OZ. Hunt’s > CATSUP.24 OZ. Green Giant Sliced MUSHROOMS...4 1/2 OZ. Hunt's TOMATO PASTE.18 OZ. 89c 89c 69c 89c 89c Hawaiian Punch FRUIT DRINK.46 OZ.jifikobi 59C Hunt’s - TOMATO PUREE..10 OZ 3/99C Hunt's .mi TOMATO SAUCE.21 OZ 79C Hunt’s A )AA TOMATO SAUCE «/*. 15 OZ 2/99C Ewell Sardine TOMATO SAUCE.15 OZ 89C Hunt’s Manwich 0 SAUCE.27 OZ. *1 Fry Crisp _ ONION RING MIX.10 OZ 3/99C Hyde Park Yellow or Devils Food __ CAKE MIX.. 18 OZ. 59C Fry Krisp _ CRACKER MEAL.10 OZ 3/99C Nestle s ^ qq COCOA MIX w 'm*rshm*ltows 24 (fe* *1 99 Sweet & Low ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER.10 OZ 89C V PET FOOD Seventh Heaven _ CAT TUNA.6 0Z 5/99C Case of 24 $8" 9-Lives __ CAT FOOD.22 OZ. 69C Vets DOG FOOD.16 OZwitevor,) 5/99C Hyde Park PET FOOD.6 112 OZ. no flavor,) 5/99C Kitty Salmon CAT FOOD.6 OZ. 5/99C Hyde Park CAT FOOD.4 LB 99C 1 LB. DAIRY Cypress BACON Gwaltney BOLOGNA .8 OZ. Hyde Park Chilled ORANGE JUICE.64 OZ Hyde Park MARGARINE QUARTERS.1 LB Kraft Halfmoon Mild CHEDDAR.8 OZ. Kraft Halfmoon New York SHARP CHEDDAR.8 0Z. Hyde Park Sliced AMERICAN CHEESE SPREAD. Swiss Miss PUDDING (7 flavor,).4 PACK 79c 89c $129 39c 89c 99c 12 OZ. M29 89c FROZEN Hyde Park BROCCOLI SPEARS.8 02 39C Hyde Park CHOPPED BROCCOLI.10 OZ. 39C Hyde Park BRUSSEL SPROUTS.8 02 39C Hyde Park CAULIFLOWER.8 OZ 39C Hyde Park Frozen - . ^ BEEF PATTIES.1 LB $1®9 BEVERAGES Stroh s BEER.6 12 OZ. CANS Malt Duck White Grape.. BEVERAGE 67 0Z.B0TS. Milwaukee BEER 012 0Z.B0TS. $189 $149 $129 Jacques Bonet, COLD DUCK Sr CHAMPAGNE R.C. COLA, DIET RITE, DR. PEPPER, MTN. DEW Reg or Diet. Case of 24 $4" . 4/5QT. $1" .. 67.6 oz 89C vwpfff immi'mm 11 PRODUCE Winesap & Red Delicious APPLES.3 lb. 79C CABBAGE 3heads $1°° CARROTS.bunch 19C CELERY.large stalk 49C SWEET POTATOES.3 lb. 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OftbituarUa Buckner Aylette Hawes Buckner Jr., 93, of Sperryville, died Sunday, March 2, 1980, at his home. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the graveside in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, by the Rev. Ronald Wiley. Mr. Buckner was born March 3, 1886, in Rappahannock County, the son of the late Aylette Hawes Buckner Sr., and Anna Burt Buckner. He was the widower of Rebecca Elizabeth Kiby Buckner. He was a member of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville. Survivors include two sons, Aylette H. Buckner 111 and John S. Buckner, both of Sperryville and a sister, Mrs. Ball Fletcher of Washington. Jenkins Funeral services for Lee Hudson Jenkins of Culpeper were conducted Saturday at Geest Funeral Home Chapel, Culpeper, by the Rev. W. W. Martin. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Jenkins, 69, a retired Rochester Corporation employee, died Wednesday, February 27, 1980, at his residence. A native of Rappahannock County, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Ackie Dodson Jenkins. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucy May Jenkins; a son, Robert Lee Jenkins of Culpeper; a daughter, Miss Lourena May Jenkins of Culpeper; three brothers, Henry Jenkins of Stanley, Clarence Jenkins of Florida and James Jenkins of Santa Maria, Calif.; and five sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Frazier, Mrs. Lena Atkins and Mrs. Gertie Stanley, all of Culpeper/Mrs. Anna Jenkins of Mamassas and Mrs. Susie Clark of Front Royal. Williams Dalton Luther Williams, 68, of Front Royal, died Monday, March 3, 1980, in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home, Front Royal, by Robert Hippo and Leigh Bledsoe. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mr. Williams was born July 3, 1911, at Chester Gap, son of the late Sandy Cary and Beulah Molden Williams. He was a retired employee of the former Beef Cattle Research Station at Front Royal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Birtie Williams. Surviving are two sons, Giles O. Williams and Clarence L. Williams, both of Front Royal; two daughters, Beulah North and Mary Lou Williams, both of Front Royal; five brothers, Lawrence Williams, Lynwood Williams, Haywood Williams, El wood Williams and Leo Williams, all of Chester Gap; three sisters, Naomi Dulin, Jessie Wines and Mattie Fraziers, all of Chester Gap; seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. ++++ London was once the capital city of three-quarters of the world. rAUQUIEK LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE 'NCOW*^wat«d REGULAR SALES EvTyTu»8. HORSE SALE 2nd Sat- 1 p.mM Ewk Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st A 3rd Tims. 1 p m, Evsry Month 1 Mils East of Marshall RL 58 _ PHOHE 3S4-4M1 Pendleton Funeral services for Clarence “Smiley” Pendleton Jr., 46, of Bentonville were conducted Sunday at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home, Front Royal, by the Rev. John Pendleton. Burial was in the Brown-Robinson Cemetery, Bentonville. Mr. Pentleton died Thursday, February 28, 1980, at Warren Memorial Hospital. Front Royal. He was born June 26, 1933, at Amissville, son of the late Martra Pendleton Rector. He was a retired employee of the Town of Front Royal and had been a member and deacon of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Surviving with his widow, Anna Byrd Pendleton, are three , sons, Clarence E., Adolphus Lynn and Kovarkk Almanza Pendleton, and a daughter, Jennifer Inez Pendleton, all at home; and one grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, James Rector of Haymarket and Thomas Rector of Jefferson ton, and six sisters, Linda James of Washington, D. C., Mary Williams and Evon Mosley, both of Jeffersonton. Betty Tibbs of Reston, Caroline Williams of Falls Church and Doris Richards of Warrenton. ++++ There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds for this are virtue and talents. —Jefferson Free Energy Saving Tips Packets of energy saving information from the Virginia Division of Energy are available in Washington from county engineer Fanning Baumgardner. The package contains a step-by-step approach toward reducing home heating and cooling costs including a phamphlet on heating with wood and a computer analysis questionnaire for home owners to fill out and send to the energy division for a list of money saving improvements. The information packets are free. Interested persons may check over a sample of the contents at the Rappahannock County Library or at Baumgardner’s office in Washington in the old theater building. McKown Mrs. Robbie R. McKown, 80, of Winchester died Wednesday, February 27, 1980, at her residence. Graveside services were held Saturday at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, with the Rev. Russell J. Urquhart in charge. Mrs. McKown was born August 7, 1899, at Flint Hill, daughter of the late Edwin and Albinia Payne Ramey. She was the wife of the late John William McKown and a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. She attended Madison College and was a graduate of the Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was a retired registered nurse. She is survived by one son, John R. McKown of Winchester, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jgfre Fuiaf CJribufi CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825 2361 CULPEPER .CENLETERY memorials _ .. *•_ K. — • TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Consisting of a tract or parcel of land with buildings and improvements thereon, situated in the Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, on FRIDAY, MARCH 7,1980 at 12:00 NOON (EST) ATTHE FRONT DOOR OF THECOURT HOUSE WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to the provisions of a deed of trust executed by Donnie W Welch and Joan Moorefield Welch, to Douglas K Baumgardner, et al. Trustees, either or both of whom may act, said deed of trust being dated June 1, 1978 and recorded June 2, 1978, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in Deed Book 128, at Page 48, to secure the payment of a debt therein described, default having been made in said deed of trust by virtue of a violation of the conditions imposed therein authorizing the holder of the note to declare the entire indebtedness due and payable, the undersigned, Douglas K. Baumgardner, Sole Acting Trustee, having been requested to act by the holder of said obligation, will offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, at the front door of the Court House in Washington, Virginia on Friday, March 7. 1980, at 12:00 Noon (EST) all that certain tract or parcel of land, with all buildings and improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate, lying and being on the south side of State Route 647 in the Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County. Virginia, and bounded and described, according to a plat and survey of J I. Covell, C L S , dated April 18. 1978, as follows, to-wit: 'Beginning at a point in the south line of Rt. 647 in line with a fence on the east side of a farm outlet, a corner with Gardiner; thence with the south line of the road S 84-27-26 E 400 00' to an iron pin, new corner with the remainder of the tract; thence a new line with Moorefield S 5-43-09 W 113.60’ to an iron pin at a wire fence line, a new corner; thence continuing with Moorefield, the line with the fence, N 84-42-49 W 400.00’ to a post, corner of the wire and board fences; thence with the board fence on the east side of the farm road N 5-43-06 E 1115 39' to the beginning. This lot contains 10.234 Acres " B* The real estate herein described is the same which was conveyed to Donnie W. Welch and Joan Moorefield Welch, by deed dated May 1, 1978, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in Deed Book 128, at Page 46. Tax map number: 14-23A TERMS OF SALE: CASH DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER, SOLE ACTING TRUSTEE For information contact: Douglas K. Baumgardner Attorney at Law P.O.Box 235 Washington, Virginia 22747 675-3617 John Walker Jenkins, Auctioneer —Infant/Toddler Care Offered - More than half the mothers in the U. S. are working mothers and that age number is on the increase, according to Labor Department statistics. At the same time, the number of child care centers is declining. This trend, as far as child care is concerned, has been reversed in Rappahannock. For two years now, Sursum Corda School in Washington has offered child care services for working mothers. Until recently, however, enrollment was limited to children three years and older. Now the school has expanded its program to include infants and toddlers from six weeks to two years of age. Under licensing requirements set by the Virginia Department of Welfare, classes are limited to a maximum of four youngsters with one teacher or eight with a teacher and aide. Debbie Combs, teacher for the infant and toddler program, currently sees to three infants with the help of aide Laurie Foster for two and a half hours every day. Working mothers who have youngsters in the infanttoddler program "don’t have to worry about their child being plopped down in a crib and left to cry all day,” said Camille Harris, director of Sursum Corda. The class follows a set schedule, designed to keep the babies smiling and stimulated. "It’s very personalized," said Combs. “I focus on what each child is capable of.” The day begins with a period of individual work from 8:30 to 10. For an infant or toddler, this means crawling, talking or learning to play with others. At 10, activity is interrupted for the morning juice break and potty training for those who are ready. Next comes outside play, weather permitting. State licensing regulations stipulate that infants and toddlers need two 30-minute periods of fresh air and sunshine, according to Harris. “That’s something most babysitters don’t do at all,” she added. Toddlers have their own playground in Sursum Cotda’s front yard where the tiny tots can play apart from the bigger, more active preschoolers, Harris said. For the babies who can’t go outdoors, Foster is there to watch over them inside. After outdoor play comes more inside group activity with toys on the appropriate development level for each child. By playing together, “the kids learn from each other,” Combs said. After lunch, there’s time set aside for another session of potty training, outside play, story telling, more of that ever so important potty training, snack time and inside play. The area in Sursum Corda used for the infant-toddler program has to meet special requirements in order to be licensed by the state. There’s a sink in the room, a crib for every child with fresh sheets daily, a diapering table that is disinfected after each change, a refrigerator, a play area and a rocking chair. “A lot of things that I thought weren’t necessary, I can see the need for now,” said Harris. State law also requires that the center carry accident insurance for each child. In addition to the state mandates, Harris has set standards of her own. Activity cards are filled out daily by Combs and Foster so that parents know the exact details of their child’s day—what they ate for lundi, how long they nappf&r whether they were fussy or happy. Parents are also asked to fill out similar cards at home “so I’ll know if the child had ten hours of sleep or five hours of sleep the night before,” Combs explained. Sursum Corda also supplies all the diapers needed during the day for youngsters in the infant-toddler program, another extra not required by the state. Harris has set. her own enrollment limits for infants and toddlers. With a parttime aide, she plans to hold class size to four. If demand for the services increases, however, she will expand to hire a full-time aide for the 8:30 to 5:30 program hours. CO-OP* Qrip-Spur Farm Truck Tire $57 plus $3.23 FET 700 » 15 8-ply tubstyp* OMp. ruggad trsad givaa max mum traction n rougfi going Nylon cord % Turf-Gro Lawn Fertilizer $6#* per bag Rag lug pr $8 95 Fe«ds 5.000 square taat 16-48 analysis 4 8% o* nDrogsn is slov» rslssss 8% sulfur 10-in. Vise Grip Pliers *4»5 Rag. lug pr $6 95 Adjusts gwcMy Rates stsntty Also cuts wires. No C10WR 10 x 12-ft. Heavy Duty Tarp *42” Reg sug pr. $53 57 Durable cotton-synthetic Wend Treated tor water, mildew rests tance Ropemhem 21/2-gal. Deluxe Gasoline Can $77§ v Reg sug pr $ 10 10 Seamless construction Galvanized and pa*nted Many deluxe features No 2%A Long Handle Shovel $g63 Reg sug pr $7 25 16 gauge High carton heal treated steel Hardwood hickory handle No t ^ Precision Garden Seeder *34” Reg sog pr $45 95 Opens sol. spaces seed, covers, packs soil m one operation No 10001 B Steel Garden Rake *5*5 Reg sug pr $6 90 Here s rugged quality tor hard worv and vigorous use No 18 826 5-ft. Wood Stepladder *19” Rag tug (X S24 60 Sturdy wood construction MataJ toe Kmg spreaders and braces 7%-cu. ft. Trailer Cart 1^0 »ufl pr *11895 *99## Dump body Removable tailgate Driver controleO release lever No 75 33/4-gal. Galvanized Scrub Tub *3“ : Heavy-duty Long last ng. construction Qal vamzad altar flornwng No 44 L Extra Heavy-duty “48” Batteries Start with quality—go with extra power Prices include exchange 6-volt No. END-1.*42^ Fits many tractors, other equipment requiring 6 volts 12-volt No. EHO-22F.*41 95 Fits some Fords, Mercurys. 6-cyimder Chovys. Pontiacs, Bucks. Olds 12-voH No. EHD-24.*5198 Fits some Ford. GM. Chrysler models “Swinger” Steel Panel Gates 12-ft. (No PG-512) *37*® 14-tt (No PG-514) *41 39 Rugged welded and galvanized construction gives years ot rust tree sag tree and twistfree service Energy Saving Water Heaters Money Saving EVENT! :S i Double density insulation means they almost pay for themselves in energy saved over the life of the unit Glass lining 30-gal. (LP or Natural Gas) $128°° Reg sug pr $157 00 No ESG-31 40-gal. Electric $138°° Rtg sug pr $164 00 No ES42D 24-ft. Aluminum Extension Ladder *777. Reg sug pr $98 70 Spmproof D rungs Extra strength rails Non-slip feet No-slip extension lock No 01124-2 d-CON Ready Mixed Rat Bait $1*5 Reg sug pr $2 40 Gets results Contains War farm mixed with bait Ready to use 25-ft. 3-wire Extension Cord $3»« No 25726. 16>oz. e Claw Ham mar $gat *•0 *UQ pr $ 13.69 NO 11 -436 Staple Tacker $5» n*0 auQ. pr to 75 No TR-40 Tool A Sicklo Qrlndor $29#B r, Rag tug pr *32 70 No • 17474* 12-In. Adjustable Wrench Ames Grass Shears *5W s^r0' No 23-062 10-In. Fane* Pilar* tyn p^luSs No 1936-10CV 8-ton Hydraulic Jack *58“ as1' No 6-12S06W Hors* Brush $2« *•0 sug pr $3 10 No 6-M27SW 8-pt. 28-In. CroMCut Saw ♦67* No 160 25-ft. Portable Hand Lamp ♦7” No 36625 Super Security Padlock *3M No 596-7404. 8-volt Lantern (w«h battery) r Rae- mg pr S6 49 No S122WB/509 1-ton Holst Pullsr A •32" f as8" No « *2732W \ 12-qt. Cookor-Cannor •38" fWg sug pr $42 66 No 6-23628W 115-volt Fence Controller $4339 Reg sug Pf $50 65 Provides sokd slate dependability and twin-fused lightning protection No 109111 Deluxe 5-HP 26-in. Tiller with power reverse ^ * $3165° V Reg sug pr $350.00 Tines are super strong and seW snarpenmQ Ad lustabte Timkan roier bearings Extra heavy handles No 5051-01 Double Zinccoated Barbed Wire $22" Save on Motto brand 4 point 15’> gauge Long life High tensile strength No spring back 61/2-ft. Steel Fence Posts each Good look mg. Wrong, long wear mg Heavy studded "T" steel is » double coated with baked on enamel Pet Fssding Dish *1M R#g sug pr *2 DO No 6 30003W k SOUTHERN STATES Front Royal Cooperative PHONE 635-3118 FRONT ROYAL

mappdrmmock mm 0 J Classified Ads Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. RATES: $2.40 for the first 20 words, 10 cents for each additional word. Box number, $1.00 additional. WOOD—Large pickup load for fireplace and stove, *25. 7 ft. yellow locust posts, *1.80*2 apiece. Locust stakes, trimmed, *1.20. Large pickup load of horse manure, *12 Sawdust, *25 a load. Moody Aylor, Old Mill Stable, 9878215. 13+ TWO AXLE FALT BED trailer for sale, 15 ft. long. 1976 MOPED, good condition, *400. Call 987-8335 after 5. _13tf 1970 TOYOTA land cruiser, *2000 or best offer. 675-3826 evenings or 675-3593, days, ask for Nancy. _ 13ml3 it/z LncvKULt i impaia, i door, automatic, air-condition, power-steering, power brakes, AM-FM radio, new battery, new snow tires, excellent running condition. $475 or best offer. 937-4538. 13m13‘ SPAGHETTI DINNER, March 15, Rappahannock Elementary School Cafeteria, 5 till 7:30 p.m., adults—$2.25; children under 7—$1.00. For advance tickets call 987-8234, 987-8260 or 987-8425. Benefit — Sperryville Methodist Fellowship Group. _ 13ml3 1969 INTERNATIONAL 1 ton 10 ft. flat bed, $850. Call 987 8809. 13+ 1978 4x4 Chevrolet Scotsdale 10, half-ton pickup, a-c, PB, PS, AM FM, console, bucket seats, dual exhaust. $6875. Call 937-5510. 13m20 Roll hay for sale, call after 6 p.m. 987-8866. 13m4pd Special sale "The Brethren; Inside the Supreme Court", regularly $13.95 now $9.76 for a limited time. New paperbacks of hardcover best sellers "Hanta Yo" and "American Saga" by Ruth B. Hill. "S.S.-G.B. by Len Deighton "The Story of John Cheever" Royal Oak Bookshop, 207 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal 635-7070. 13+ COMMERCIAL CAT TLEMEN—Good Charolais bulls in your herd will increase your profits by increasing weaning weights of your calves. Excellent ones will be in the BCIA Performance Tested Bull Sale, Mar. 28, at Culpeper. They have gained 3.62 to 4.02 lbs. per day. All are polled. We also have good 2 yr. old tested Charolais bulls for sale at our ,< farm. Prices reasonable. Manwaring Cattle Company, 703 987-8892 or 703 987 8433. Ilm27 Companion wanted for elderly woman in Front Royal. Full or parttime, with references. Reply to P.O. Box 38-W, Washington, Va. 22747. 20 6 rHATCH NATURAL \ PRODUCTS^,/ / m America’s Favorite House-Wvrmer BACK IN STOCK C-60 Imperial $35000 25 HF Economy $16200 NEW Ashley Wood HOT AIR FURNACE and FIREPLACE INSERT Rt. I, Box 60, fathers SperryviWe, Vo. 22740 703-987-8005 “In The Shadow of Old Hag PASTURE FOR RENT. 200 plus acres, plenty shade, water, near Flint Hill. 703 6369388 after 6 p.m. ?+ FREE: 4 crystals from factory with purchase of Bearcat III L-H scanner. Scanner with 8 crystals $121.95 total cost. Receive 2 free crystals with purchase of Bearcat 8-track scanner. Scanner with 4 crystals $79.95 total cost, makes any 8-track a scanner. Offer expires March 31. We stock crystals for Culpeper and Rappahannock counties and surrounding areas. Radio Shack Dealer, Daniel Home Center, 806 N. Main St., Culpeper, Va. 825-5608. JOHN H. MOORE, Carpets, 1 Church St., Front Royal. 6358883. Inflation fighting prices with top quality installation. 13al7 ‘USED FURNITURE, appliances, glassware, etc., at Dodson's Trading post, located on 29 business, 2 miles N. of Culpeper. Open daily 106, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5. Phone 825-1380. Auctions every Fri. night at 7:30 p.m. consignments accepted. We buy and sell. _ 25tfn HEAVY DUTY bushhogging with industrial equipment. Call 825-0473. 5tf CABINETS, fine handmade quality or commercially made, featuring Rich-Maid, Merillat and IXL. Butcher block counter tops. Custom millwork services available. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS Washington, Va. 675-3294. 5tf AL'S PLUMBING & HEATING, quality workmanship, 1 year warranty on new .installation. Custom, Remodeling, Repair. Call 9878780. 5tf WILLIAM 6. SISK: Electrical Contractor. New homes, additions, wiring of all kinds, no job too small. Call 987-8772. Sperryville, Va. 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. 5tf REMODELING, restorations, alt phases of carpentry.'Call F. W. Hutchinson, 937 5579. ___Stfpd Expert TREE SER VICE—Free estimates. Local references. Call 987-8071. 5ml3 ERWIN LESH ELECTRICAL WORK RESTORATIONS A SPECIALTY (703) 675-3879 WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 MILLS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Builders, new homes and remodeling. AU work guaranteed. Charlie Mills 987-8037 We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS Culpeper Building & Supply Corp. Phone 825-8383 Culpeper pmy/yyjFK c/wvprxY, m. ft 0.9* _ wftSM#*TM, Vft.nri? | rpoy 0K WAt/vt: tXA/xm | I-m-mt oft t7s-3ioi —i Joe Williams ^General Contractor \ Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. 'Quality Va. State Rag. Contractor No. 17177 Second To Non* 703-635*5903 STEVE RIGHTER,Journeyman Carpenter. Experienced in all aspects of building. Licensed. Local > references. After 6 p.m. call 675 3538. _ 5tf Let us handle your AUCTION SALE Complete services for ESTATES, FARM SALES, etc. Call Fred Reger 703-368-5798 after 3 p.m. HORSE SERVICES Weathersfield Farm has top horse and cattle hay from Virginia and Pennsylvania at reasonable prices. Call John Mears. 937 5454. 8tf mwm. 1 LOST: Small grayish calico female cat, area of 626 Washington, Va. since Feburary 1, REWARD, 6753463. -17m6od ADORABLE FEMALE DOG, half German shepherd, half sheep dog, 6 months old. Give away to good home. 937-5547. _ 16+pd FARM HAND, available immediately, hard working, sober, over 35, reliable man. Full time position. 2-bedroom house available plus salary. Must be able to run farm equipment, make hay and experience in working with cattle. Send resume and references to Route 2, Box 41F, The Plains, Va. 22171. 15tfnpd TEACHING POSITION in Science and P. E. grades AS. Rivate co-ed day. Elementary middle school. Si bmit resume to Box I x-o Rappahannock News, Box 631, Warrenton, Virginia 22186. 29ml3 WANTED: Mature lady, cooking, assisting elderly lady. Live in on farm with private apartment. House management. Reply Box 38D, Rappahannock News, Washington, Va. 22747. 20 m6 LEARN TO DRIVE TRACTOR ^ TRAILER There is opportunity tar Man and Women in the ever expending Heavy Ihicldng Industry Estimated employ* ment tar local tnjdkdrtvers in 1976 was 1,600,000 and 467,000 tar long dtatance sssrss&'&s' Vtfe can train you FULL or PART TIME. No need to quit your present job. 'Gaining FsoHtty Located in Virginia. For More Information Cmll Anytimo HARRISONBURG 703-434*6326 In loving memory of my wife, Mary M. Dearing, who passed away /March a, 1973. I miss you and your sweet smile, I know you are sleeping peacefully In God's kingdom where there is no trouble and I pray that one day I will meet you there. In memory of my dear aunt, Mary M. Oearing, who departed this life March 8, 1973. You were there when we needed you but God needed you more. You are gone but you will ou will always be there In ur hearts and minds. The family of Lucille L. Corbin would like to thank everyone for the many cards, visits, prayers, food, flowers and other acts of kindness shown during this time of bereavement. May God bless each of you. The Children21 Your husband, Clarence 21 + pd er be forgotten by us. Your niece, Charlotte and boys 21+pd ft Place your ad for as little as $6.60 Horse&Tack Traders’Corner Appears each week in the following papers Louaoun i imes-Mirror Leesburg, Va. (703)7771110 Fauquier Democrat Warrenton, Va. (703)347-4222 Happanannock News Washington, V a. (703)675-3349 , HORSE SHOW PONY -13.2 hands, mare, bay. $450 or best offer. Call 703-327-6397, after 5:00 p.m. (17) LARGE PONY - 14.1 hands, 10 years, hunted two seasons. Successful dressage, event. Pony Club. $1500. Dawn, 703-3384224. . (2-28-2M7) HORSES FOR SALE APPALOOSA MARE - 14 hands, gray, shown successfully 4-H, excelled disposition. Call 703-7775431, after 4:00 p.m. (17) V* TB MARE, Gray, 16 hands, 8 years old, by New Twist. Hunted 3 seasons, bold jumper, quiet. $3500. Call 361-2688. 2/26-3/13/80 16.2 hand, Chestnut gelding for sale. Good jumper, has hunted, Bood home a must. $1000. Call 47-7565. 2/284 3/6/80 THOROUGHBRED GELDING - registered, excellent hunter and jumper. Must sell. Best offer. 703777-6669 (3-6-2M7) HAN, IMOROgOHBREB*! CROSS, Chestnut mare, f6.i hands, 7 years old preliminary jumper, also eligible first year green, sound, made and ready to go 631-9720 3/6/80 Cvergreen Arabians PUREBREDS FOR SALE 703 327 - 4437 Route One Box 314 Leesburg, Virginia 22075 OFFERING FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING HORSES: TB, elegant, 5 yr. old, bay mare, 15.1 hds., she is made & ready to go, A show material; ALSO, TB., 17 hds', 5 yr. old, bay gelding, green, willing, excellent working or field hunter prospect Both sound & eligible first yr green. ALSO other green & made horses for sale, 6319720 3/6/80 TRAILER & VAN REPAIR WNQ •■OOrWOBK -MATS •HITCHES • WIRING • BRAKES FLOORS Doug Hayes (703)937-4402 EARLY SPRING SALE New gooseneck, $2595; New Circle S two-horse thoroughbred model, ramp, sliding windows, full escape door, mats, carpeting, gravel shields, $1795; New 16 foot stock, $1295; new 16-foot 41 horse stock, $1750; used Jaynes 2-horse thoroughbred size, with ramp, $80Q; used King 2-horse. $900; used Trattite, 2-horse, good shape, full escape door. $775; Lux Stable. Lanham. Md 301 - 1390-9897. WANTED TO BUY - Horses and ponies, all sizes and types. Broken or unbroken. Vienna, Va. 703-938-2538. (17) WANTED TO BUY - Riding horses and ponies for childrens summer camp. Also, saddles, etc. 703554-8255. (tf) BOX STALLS - ring, outside cour se, pasture, Self care, $35. Full care, $50. 703-687-5778. (17) STALL FOR RENT, 12 box, 2 broodmare stalls, tack room, feed room, all utilities. Excellent condition. 7 paddocks, $295 per month or $495 per month with 2 bedroom cottage. 364-1930 after 6 p.m. 2/28*3/6/80 THOROUGH, CAREFUL TRAINING by a competent professional. Young horses started. Problem horses accepted. Race colts started. Excellent facilities. Cedar Creek Farm, 703-937-5200. (3-6-2M7) STALLS FOR RENT, in New Baltimore; $125 Month for straight board; $150 month for boarding and grooming; $200 month, boarding, training or exercising apd grooming. 6319720. ^ - Sj » lli v"Y' 95 i fyr jfa/efco ,v Top class boarding in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mts Horses bought, sold, and schooled. Ryan’s Stable The Plains, VA 3473127 CENTENNIAL FARMS Proudly offers Boarding • Train Ing Clinics. Instruction In Drassago * Combined Training. (Your horse or out's) INDOOR ARENA 10 Miles from Warrenton 937-4920 2/21-3/13 BOARDING Pasture - Summer; Hay - Winter. Stalls, shelter. On Historic Landmark 700-acre Estate near Middleburg. $40 per month. Year round. Also, grain feeding. 703-687-6035 or 687-3201 Complete line of Horseshoes and farrier tools. Wholesale prices to farriers. Lucky D. Saddlery, Rt. 211, Amissville. TF HORSESHOEING and hoof trimming. Recently settled into Warrenton area. 25 years experience. Cali evenings or early morning. John Stafford, (703) 3473284. t» HORSESHOEING RIDE IN COMFORT - large irtdoor arena “The River" Board horse, monthly and daily rates, groups invited. 703-937-4446. (2-14-4M7) r FARM GATES Wade lo Mcr, Any Star Okk Lumber H.G. ROSE Dr I apian**. Va. .164-1574 EQUINE JUMPS fe==a. SIGNS PAINTED VINCENT WILLIAMS OaLATkAMC.VA. JM-tMl Quality Buildings By Umbaugh Pole Building Co. Complete Horse Facilities • Barns • Arenas • Stables • Buildings For All Uses P. 0. Box 218 Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 Call Collect (703) 371-0227 efc-NEV Bn sBUILDERSs eCOMPLETE HORSE FACILITIES sPOLE BARNS sMACHINERY SHEDS ALL TYPES OF FARM BUILDINGS "QUALITY WORK A TREASONABLE PRICES" 703-338-5029 Round Hill, Va, TiMiJilliams Cov Inc. specializing in the construction of Complete Custom Horse Facilities BARNS • STABLES - INDOOR ARENAS Remodeling - Custom Homes We Service our Product P;0. Box 130. Warrantor!. Va. 703-317-3173 SADDLE - Crosby Prix de Nation, 18 inch, \ery good condition $285. Call 703-347-1497 (2-28-2M7) -3C -3C -SCI GREENBRIER STABLES IhdoorfOutdoor Facilities Print* and Group Instruction Hunt Soat/Drossago/Ennting 703 327-4454 RIDING LESSONS Malntrea Indoor Lighted Ring Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 703-777-3012 703-777-3279 i I i; ime FOR SALE HAY FOR SALE - best quality Pennsylvania alfalfa. $110 a ton. Cali 703-687-5501 or 703-253-5133 (17) TIMOTHY, Alfalfa, Timothy and Alfalfa, orchard grass, straw from $75 per ton, including free delivery. Contact Sam Case. 703338-4441. Twin Oaks Farm (2-21-4M7) HAY FOR SALE Weathersfield Farm has top quality hay & straw for sale ' from Virginia & Pennsylvania. We have a year-round supply of the highest quality hay at very reasonable & competitive prices. All types of hay available such as Timothy, Alfalfa, Clover and Mixes Hay may be picked up in the barn for prices ranging from $1.75 per bale or delivered by the ton in any amount Hay is guaranteed to be top quality. Call John Mears at (703) 937 5454 INTERSTATE HORSE AND PONY SALE Sunday, March 30,1980 - 1 PM Fauqukr Livestock Exchange, Marshall, Va Catalog sale of show, hunt and pleasure horses. Catalog entries must be received by March 7. Catalog fee $25.00, commission 10% For Information: 703-364-2814 or 364-1566 Evenings 703-662-1199 n i i i a a • a ( BEATLE CODY > wjLl cross with your good thoroughbred i MARES 1 FOR THAT SUPER HUNTER & PLEASURE HORSE PRODUCING SIZE & SUBSTANCE FROM SMALL MARES CONFORMATION-ATHLETIC ABILITY—DISPOSITION 1975 SORREL 15.2 QUARTER HORSES UNLIMITED i Calvarton, Va. 703-788-4594 j V__J£59/ R. M. Davis Constractlon Carp. •Custrai Built Homs •Hors* Baras *E|itpmt Buis •Board Fencing, otc. 703-825-8558 Rt. 1.80x23 RapMaa. Va. 22733 GEORGE WHITE SUPPLY, INC. Specializing in Complete Line of Fencing Repairs or New Installation WIRE - BOARD • RAIL Complete Farm Renovation "Lrt us male your farm a show placa." Bax 262, MMdMarg, Virginia 22117 703-687-6371 i Morton iulohks Nations Largest farm builder HORSE BARNS*RIDINQ ARENAS FARM BLDG Box 2004,133 W. Davis Straat Culpapsr, Virginia Office (703)825-3633 U/S-TF

A special thanks to all of the ladies who helped with the bake sale to benefit the Amissville Fire Department. Ginny Pierson 21 + NOTICE Application deadline for the 1980 fall PRACTICAL NURSING CLASS at Piedmont Technical Education Center is March 15, 1980. Application forms and Information may be obtained by calling 8254)476. Piedmont is an approved training center for veterans. RENTAISOFBCES OFFICE FOR RENT in Washington, Va. Two large, bright rooms, with access to storage and bath. Utilities furnished, including heat and air conditioning. In town. $150 per month Contact Mrs Latham, 675 3349, or Mr. Toler, 347-4222 _ 24tf ruK RENT: Amissville on Route 211, BEAUTY SHOP and BARBER SHOP have moved out after several years continous business. Also space to rent for ANTIQUE DEALER or other shop. Call 703 273-6666, 9 a m. to 5 p.m. daily, pr evenings till 9 p.m., 703 937 4725. 23 m6 USED FARM EQUIPMENT New Holland Rakes • Md/ 56 New Holland Forage Harvester, Fox Self Propelled Harvester w/heads Gehl Forage Harvester w/pickup Ford Pull-rype Field Cultivator Schuler 170 Field Wagon, IHC Plow 4x16 3 Pt Hitch White 4 Row Sod Planter, Oliver 6 Row Air Planter. New Holland Trailer Mowers, Ford 8 ft Mower • 3 Pt Hitch Farmall Cub Tractor with Potary Mower White 16 Ft. Transport Disk Harrow, Satoh Tractor - 4 wheel drive-diesei eng Gehl Forage Boxes on Tandem Axle Wagons with tires. SWAN'S J A SWAN JR ft CO 20 \ S EAST ST CULPEPER VA 875-8371 ( Washington, va. Retail or Office Space for Lease. We are lookinq for the right retail or office tenant or tenants to occupy tne addition to the County Store in Washington, Virginia, which is now being completed. Will finish interior to suit tenants. Can be separated into two spaces, each divisible into three of fices or rooms. Each space with bathroom facilities, separate heat pump for heating and air conditioning and electricity. Call 987 8966 or 703 533 0920. 23m6 Apartment for rent in Flint Hill, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and balcony porch. Heat furnished, you pay electricity, no children, no pets, $200 per month. Call 675 3414 224APARTMENT for rent in Flint Hill, 2 bedrooms, living room kitchen and balcony porch. Heat furnished, you pay electricity, no children, no pets, $200 per month. Call 6753414. _ 22 + I WANTS® mmm In mid-March responsible family, while looking for a permanent home, needs temporary rental of 3 or 4 bedroom house farm near school bus route in Rappahannock. Children, pets and horse, 3 month lease with option to extend desired. Will pay security deposit and rent in advance. Bill Adams, 416 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 19115. 26m6pd 3 or 4 room house in Washington, Flint Hill or Sperryville area, references, call 987-8823. 26m6pd Aerial Photography • Industrial • Commercial • Residential SfectaNziai b Real Estate Bracbaras C. L. "Cory” Koral WINGS (703) 031-8300 3BBBBBBBBOBBBBBBBBBBBHBHBC MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Job requires skill in operation of fork lift trucks, passenger cars, floor buffing machines Also entails manual handling of supplies and general cleaning. Must be available for overtime and emergency work on a twenty-four hour basis Prior experience desirable but on-the-job training will be provided Good starting pay. steady job. 5-day. 40-hour week, excellent b0D6fitS ALL INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD APPLY IN PERSON AT THE VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, 110 WEST CAMERON STREET, CULPEPER, VIRGINIA An Equal Opportunity Employer COMMUNICATIONS & RECORDS CENTER FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF RICHMOND CULPEPER, VIRGINIA >eeaoe«M CAREFULLY BUILT BY DAVID, Harry and Donnie. Designed by Architect Naramore, to be sold by Grandpa Batchelder. Cathedral ceiling, well-insulated, hardwood floors, many custom features. Stream thru 1 % acre wooded lot. Garden area. Walk to Rappahannock River and two lakes. Fronts on Rt. 645 near Amissville. $59,000 or what have you. HISTORIC COLONIAL in little Washington. 6 bedrooms, 3Vi baths, 2 kitchens, craft/food shop included. Exc. rental potential. Mt. Views! $83,500. RIVERFRONT tracts on the Rappahannock, Jordan, and Thornton Rivers. One fronts Shen. Nat. Park. 20 to 55 acres. FIREWOOD FUTURES! 50 acres near Scrabble only $750 per acre with exc. owner financing at 10%. MT. FARM of 200 acres, mostly wooded, Ancient restorable house. $190,000. WELCOME TO THE WORLD: Adam Roger and Elizabeth Juliana. THINK SPRING again. CALL Grandpa Batchelder 937-4388. If no answer 347-1920 or 825-1847. Call RP Batchelder 937-4388 RAPPALACHIAN HOMES Little Washington Mesrages: 347-1920 or 825-1847 SO to 60 acres of pasture or crop land within 1 to 2 miles of Amissville. Will pay top market price. Call or write Sam Snead Realty, Washington, Va., telephone 987-8709. 27 me 3 or 4 bedroom house-farm near school bus route in Rappahannock. Large kitchen, 5-10 acres and stream or water on property desired. Bill Adams, 416 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 19115. _ 27m6pd BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE Eleanor J. Atkins of Amissville, Va. has applied for a Special Use Permit in accordance with Article 2, Section 1-2 (17) of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County, Virginia. The above named applicant desires to operate a beauty shop in applicant's home located in Jackson Magisterial District. A hearing has been scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on March 13, 1980, in the County Courthouse at Washington, Virginia. The applicant and other interested parties wishing to be heard are requested to be present at that time. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA By: Patty Alexander, Clerk 29m6 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE Potomac Edison Company of Luray, Virginia has applied for a Special Use Permit in accordance with Article 2, Section 1-2 (10) of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County, Virginia. The above named applicant desires to rebuild the Paige to Sperryville electric line at 138KV and 34.5 KV located in Piedmont Magisterial District. A hearing has been scheduled for 9:00 a m. on March 13, 1980, in the County Courthouse at Washington, Virginia. The applicant and other interested parties wishing to be heard are requested to be present at that time. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA By: Patty Alexander, Clerk _ 29m6 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY HILDA BURKE Complainant vs. EARL W. BURKE P. O. Box 7104 Tamuning, Guam 94911 Defendant IN CHANCERY NO. 2977 ORDER OF PUBLICATION Section (8.01-317) This action seeks to par tition between Hilda Burke and Earl W. Burke, formerly husband and wife, the real property conveyed to the parties hereto, as tenants by the entireties with common law right of survivorship, by deed from T. M. Johnston and Christine T. Johnston, said deed being recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book 71, at Page 314, et seq., a copy of which has been filed as an Exhibit in this cause. This action also seeks to sequester the interest of the said Earl W Burke in the real estate hereinafter described as the basis for a lump sum award of alimony and-or child support or, in the laternatlve, to withhold from said interest property of sufficient value to serve as security for alimony and child support payments, the award of said alimony and child support being a part of the subject matter of the case of Burke vs. Burke, Chancery Number 2913, the Complainant herein having filed a motion to have the said Chancery Cause Number 2913 reinstated on the docket of this Court and consolidated with this cause, the final decree of the Circuit Court and consolidated with this cause, the final decree of the Circuit Court of Rap pahannock County in the said Chancery Cause Number 2913 having reserved unto the Court the right to award alimony and child support with leave to either party to reinstate said cause upon proper motion and notice. This real property is described as follows: "Lot 1: Beginning at a stake on the East side of said Gay Street, the southweat comer of Lot 2 hereinbefore described and running thence with the line of said Gay Street, S 17 degrees 45' W 84' to a stake at the intersection of Gay and Middle Streets (said Middle Street being also known and designated on said plat as U. S. Route 211-Lee Highway), and running thence with the line of said Middle Street, S 72 degrees 47' E 167.2' to a stake in the line of said Middle Street, corner to the lands of Critzer, thence N 17 degrees 45' E 85.8' to a post In the line of Critzer and the Southeast corner of Lot 2 hereinbefore described thence with the line of said Lot 2 and the fence and hedgerow N 73 degrees 17' W 167.2' to the point of beginning and containing 0.326 acre, more or less." An affidavit having be«n filed stating that the Defendant is a non resident, it is therefore ORDERED, that the above named Defendant, Earl W. Burke, appear in the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, on or before March 31, 1980, and take any action necessary to protect his interest herein and his interest in Chancery Cause Number 2913. It is further ORDERED that this publication be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in the Rappahannock News. Entered this 8 day of February, 1980. Diane Bruce, Clerk Circuit Court Rappahannock County I ask for this: Douglas K. Baumgardner, Esquire Attorney at Law P. O. Box 235 Washington, Virginia 22747 Counsel for Complainant A Copy Teste: Diane Bruce Clerk ++++ It is but a few short years from diapers to dignity and from dignity to decomposition. —Don Herold RAYT. CANNON CO. REAL ESTATE SINCE 1961 CASTLETON—5 acres, mostly wooded, with small stream, 2 bedroom ranch house, 4 years old, with aluminum siding, brick fireplace, half basement, modern conveniences including central air. Located on paved road, mail and school bus rout6, good view. $65,000. SCRABBLE—8 year old frame and stone residence with 3 bedro'- s, living room, eatin kitchen, bath _<>ement with bar, laundry roo^ 'J.iscreation room. Lovely view from dt. x. Located on paved road with school bus and mail routes. $46,700. (3 Ray T. Cannon 937-4900 James M. Cannon 937-4700 Paul Nichols 675-3500 iiS*mc MLS Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM Sperryville, Virginia 22740 (703) 987-8088 - Office PUT YOUR IMAGINATION to work to utilize the many uses for this 30 x 60 cinderblock building on approximately one acre fronting State road near Flint Hill. $14,900 with excellent owner financing. 43.2 WOODED ACRES, stream, private road and a choice of secluded building sites. $49,000. Financing available. James W Leake. Realtor John Eubank. Jr m 987 8236 987 8146 J. Maurice O'Bannon 987-8713 REALTOR Eddie Wayland 987 8153 Bud C order 636-5891 General District Court Cases Douglas B Reingold, Maryland, speeding 66/55. $22 fine $18 costs William E Shidheiser III, Harrisonburg, no operator’s license, $15 fine $18 costs Coy D Watson, Washington, no operator's license, $15 fine $18 costs Stephen A Wise, Jr., Alexandria, reckelss driving, nolle prosequi; same, no operator's license, nolle prosequi; same, no registration, nolle prosequi George J Yates. Culpeper, speeding 66/55, $22 fine $18 costs Donnie S Jenkins. Woodville. reckless driving, accident, nolle prosequi; same, no insurance, nolle prosequi Matthew Hitt, Amissville, bad check, $25 fine $13 costs. Darnell Pendleton, Huntly, bad check, 30 days in jail, suspended, $15 costs. Gary Settle, Amissville, bad check, $25 fine $15 costs. Mark W. Steele, Huntly, bad checks, dismissed. Stefan D. Alexander, Maryland, possess marijuana, continued six rflbnths, first offender statute. Christine Rivas, Maryland, invite inhalation, nolle prosequi; same, possess marijuana, nolle prosequi. Frances Faulkner, Flint Hill, grand larceny, reduced to petit larceny, $25 fine, suspended, $15 costs. Dollv Strinqfellow, Washington, assault and battery, 30 days in jail, suspended, $100 fine $25 costs. Lewis F. Clark, Flint Hill, shoot cow with malice, nolle prosequi. William E. Foster, Flint Hill, remove trailer, $250 fine, suspended, trailer removed. Steven G. Knighting, Madison, final ASAP report, convicted of reckless driving, $50 fine $18 costs. Paul J. Kaye, Washington, D.C., reckless driving, accident, reduced to improper driving, $25 fine $18 costs. Kenneth A. Norman, Wood SS Amounts Up In 1980 Increases in average earnings covered by social security the past year triggered an increase in the retirement test annual exempt amount for people receiving social security benefits, Bruce A. Hundley, social security manager in Culpeper, said recently. The retirement test annual exempt amount is the amount of earnings a person can have and still receive all benefits for the year. For people under 65, the 1980 annual exempt amount will be $3,720. The 1979 amount was $3,480. For people 65 or over the 1980 annual exempt Amount is $5,000. The 1979 amount was $4,500. A person whose 1980 earnings go over the annual exempt amount generally has $1 in benefits withheld for each $2 of earnings above the exempt amount. Another figure increased is the amount of annual earnings required to receive social security credits. A person needs credit for a certain amount of work to be eligible for social security benefits. This credit is measured in “quarters of coverage.” A person can receive up to 4 “quarters of coverage” in a year. In 1980, a person receives credit for one "quarter of coverage” for each $290 of annual earnings, up to a maximum of four if annual earnings are $1,160 or more. The 1979 measure was $260. More information about social security credits and about the retirement test can be obtained at the Culpeper social security office. Free leaflets are available that give more detail about both of these subjects. The office is located at 522 Culpeper Shopping Center and the telephone number is 8253500. vllle, fail to Keep right, accident, nolle prosequi. • Vandrew D. Fletcher, Washington, reckless driving, accident, reduced to improper driving, $25 fine $18 costs; same, hit and run, property damage, nolle prosequi. Randy G. Westfall, Annandale, speeding 74/55, $38 fine $18 costs; Same, drive on suspended license, nolle prosequi. Paul C. Barber, Flint Hill, final ASAP report, convicted of reckless driving, $50 fine $18 costs. Same, reckless driving, accident, dismissed. George W. Pullen, Jr. Hume, speeding 72/55, reduced to defective equip, ment, $15 fine $18 costs. Russell Jordan, Flint Hill, auto graveyard disposition, junk moved, costs $15. Ismail S. Suleiman, Maryland, improper license, $50 fine $15 costs. Michael Paul, Amissville, shoot from roadway, $50 fine; Same, take turkey in closed season, $50 fine $13 costs. Eddie W. Marston, Luray, fail to tag deer, $100 fine $13 costs. James B. Matston, Luray, fail to tag deer, $50 fine $13 costs. James R. Brown, Pennsylvania, speeding 66/55, $22 fine; same, no operator’s license, $15 fine $18 costs. Ralph M. Cole, Maryland, speeding 66/55, $22 fine $18 costs. Steven L. Diggs, Front Royal, speeding 67/55, $24 fine $18 costs. Harry L. Jenkins, Fredericksburg, no registration $15 fine $18 costs. Victor R. Llewellyn, Maryland, speeding 72/55, $34 fine $18 costs. Donald W. Mathais, Maryland, no operator’s license, $15 fine; same, no registration, $15 fine $18 costs. James M. Mohr, Mt. Jackson, no operator’s license, $15 fine $18 costs. Wilton Moraes, Maryland, allow unlicensed person to drive, $15 fine $18 costs. Aida Rodriguez, Maryland, no operator's license, $15 fine; same, no registration, $15 fine $18 costs. Kathryn M. Paul, Pennsylvania, reckless driving, accident, $50 fine $18 costs. Regina L. Brown, Amissville, speeding 68/55, $26 fine $18 costs. Russell A. Crim, Tennessee, speeding 71/55, $32 fine; same, no operator's license, $15 fine $18 costs. James J. Fetsko, Pennsylvania, reckless driving, speeding 90/55, guilty of speeding 74/55, $74 fine $18 costs. Richard D. Davis, Washington, D.C., drive on suspended license, $100 fine $18 costs. John W. Foley, Jr., McLean, speeding 69/55, $28 fine $18 costs. James L. Freeman, Washington, reckless driving, accident, $50 fine $18 costs. Roger L. Furr, Jr., Alexandria, speeding 66/55, $22 fine $18 costs. Kevin H. Gahart, Alexandria, speeding 70/55, $30 fine; same, no registration, $15 fine $18 costs. Scott P. Gould, Gainesvilte, no inspection, $10 fine $18 costs. Rosa L. Jordan, Sperryville, no registration, $15 fine $18 costs. John T. Kimmitz, Fredericksburg, speeding 71/55, reduced to 65/55, $20 fine $18 costs. Shuey W. Lotts, Staunton, speeding 67/55, $24 fine $18 costs. Robert L. Morris, Woodbridge. speeding 71/55, $32 fine $13 costs. John L. Oliphant, Jr., Fairfax, speeding 69/55, $28 fine $18 costs. John A. Perry, Culpeper, speeding 68/55, $26 fine $18 costs. Ignacio A. Prieto, Illinois, no inspection, $10 fine $18 costs. Rodney S. Sawyers, Elkwood, speeding 67/55, $24 fine; Same, defective equipment, $15 fine $18 costs. Leo J. Strickler, Luray, speeding 68/55, $26 fine $18 costs. Girls * Track Team Has High Hopes By joe McCullough Rappahannock New* Spuria Writer The Rappahannock track season Is just around the corner, and this year’s girl’s squad has the talent and potential to rank high in the state. Both JV and Varsity will be coached by Ann Spieker, Cathy Lowe, and Julie Stewart. Head coach Spieker plans to do really well this year but is afraid that injuries might hurt the team. “If we can go through the season with very few injuries we will definitely be a contender,” Coach Spieker said. The Varsity squad is strong. Rappahannock should excel at distance events. Junior Ann Thomas holds records in the mile and two mile and will probably win most of her races. “I hope to make new records and do whatever I’m capable of doing," she said. Returning at high jump is Junior Johanna Day. Only one girl competing in the District has beaten her. “I really think I have room for improvement and can jump higher,” Day stated. In the hurdles will be Rhonda Wiley, who competed in state finals last year and expects another good season. Discus competition sees the return of two state meet finalists, Donna Gore and Tammy Atkins. Both are throwing very well again this year. Mary Jordan, a sophomore with high potential, will represent RCHS in the shot put. Offerings By Lyne Beautiful mountain land, 51 acres, $45,300. Nice 6 room house, accessible yet private, $45,000. Flexible nice residence or business location $62,500. Versatile and beautiful, 238 acres and under $1100 per acre. Live-in business, main building 7 room, 8 other useables, $55,500. 4 room cottage on highway, $17,000. High Financing?, Heck No! 03 realtor Roger Lee Atkins Salesman 987 8171 CALL US! W. H. Lyne, Realtor Washington, Va. 703/987-8588 The Panthers are weakest in sprint events. Coach Spieker expects help from Cristol Porter and Cindy Poe, both freshman, who ran JV track last year. Another upcoming sprinter with a lot of talent is Allison Best. Despite the Panthers’ disappointment in the failure to complete the track, they still plan to run well. The biggest advantage the team has is that all the girls work hard and well together and they always have a kind word to give their teammates, according to Coach Spieker. Sean P. Templeton, Flint Hill, speeding 74/55, $38 fine $18 costs. Cynthia L. Werner, Falls Church, speeding 72/55, $34 fine $18 costs. Lester G. Cubbage, Harrisonburg, speeding 72/55/ $34 fine $18 costs. Steven O. Critzer, Washington, expired inspection, $15 fine $18 costs. John W. Alger, Jr., Luray, pass on solid line, $50 fine $18 costs. Roy M. Kwee, Indonesia, speeding 72/55, $34 fine; same, no inspection, $10 fine $18 costs. Richard K. Eye, Mt. Crawford, expired inspection, $10 fine $18 costs. Richard D. Davis, Washington, D.C. no operator’s license, $15 fine; same, no registration, $15 fine $18 costs. William G. Eastham, Amissville, expired registration, $15 fine $18 costs. Mary T. Fannon, Castleton, no valid state inspection, $15 fine suspended, $18 costs. Grover N. Jones, California, speeding 68/55, $26 fine $18 Jerry L. Payne, Flint Hill, defective equipment, $15 fine $18 costs. Senior IDs Issued Senior citizens 60 years of age and over who live in Culpeper. Rappahannock, Fauquier, Orange, or Madison counties can obtain a senior discountcard which provides a discount on goods or services when the card is presented to a participating merchant. A SI.00 contribution is requested. Cards may be obtained at any of the following locations: Wednesday, March 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. Shadow Lawn Center, 70 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virignia. Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Hampton Inn Restaurant, Washington, Virignia. Thursday, March 6, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.. Orange Presbyterian Church, 162 West Main Street, Orange, Virginia. Friday, March 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Madison County Rescue Squad Bldg., Madison, Virginia. Monday, March 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lord Culpeper Building, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia. Services Board The regular monthly meeting of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 1980, at 1 p.m., in the Lord Culpeper Building, 401 S. Main Street, Culpeper. 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