Rappahannock News, December 17, 1981

PAID CIRCULATION , . NOW 2,56* RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2,141 USPS 45558C 32nd YEAR, NO. 51 8 Pages B.L. Bird Appointed To County BZA Benjamin Lee Bird of Washington was appointed this week to a four-year term on the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals by Circuit Court Judge Shore Robertson. He replaces James Massie whose term expired in October. Bird brings an extensive legal background to his service on the quasi-judicial BZA. He earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Harvard, finishing law school in 1948 after a tour of duty in the armed forces during World War II. While in the Army Air Force, Bird served with the 5th Air Force in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines and Okinawa from February, 1942 to October, 1945. His principal duties were in combat intelligence. Following law school, he was attorney-advisor from 1948 to 1968 with the Office of the General Counsel, Department of the Navy, where he worked with procurement law (negotiations, drafting and administration of contracts), legislation. fiscal management and regulatory matters. From 1968 to his retirement in 1977, Bird served as Administrative Judge on the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals. Functioning as a trial court of record, he heard and decided appeals by contractors working under federal government contracts. Active in community affairs, Bird has served as treasurer for the Langley School in McLean, chairman of the Fairfax-Falls Church Health and Welfare Council, member of the Fairfax County Housing Hygiene Appeals Board, chairman of the Fairfax County Citizen’s Committee for Adequate Housing, trustee for the Black Student Fund, member of the budget steering committee of the Health and Welfare Council of the Washington Metropolitan Area, member of the board of directors for Friendship House, vice-chairman of the Rappahannock County Electoral Board, president of the Virginia Association of Biological Farmers, president of the Rappahannock Chapter of the Izaak Walton League and chairman of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. Bird and his wife Diana have two children, Christopher and Stephanie. Since his retirement from the bench in 1977, he has raised beef cattle in partnership with his son at the family’s Horseshoe Hollow Farm on Fodderstack Road. Early Deadline Tlie Rappahannock News will observe an early deadline for the next issue of this newspaper; All editorial and advertising copy must be in the Rappahannock News office by closing time Monday. December 21. Your cooperation will be appreciated. ___ . _ Trv n ~ — Happahannock News Fholo/S. Latham MR. AND MRS. M.R. BRADFORD erf Flint Hill were honored by that community at the annual Christmas party held Sunday evening for the yean of dedicated service which the couple has given the community and county. They were presented an engraved tray and words of appreciation. Council Agrees To Loan For Payment Of Water Bills By THERESA REYNOLDS Rappahannock Vm Slaff Writer In a recorded vote at the town council meeting of December 9, council members agreed to authorize the mayor and treasurer to borrow $6,000 from the Rappahannock National Bank in Washington. Itm 'authorization was necessary to pay the bills which the town incurred for Konick Named Zoning And Building Official By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock Nrw» Staff V rilrr Effective December 15, Washington attorney David Konick took over the joint position of building official and zoning administrator, a two-day-per-week, $6,000 annual salary job created by the county supervisors earlier this year. After interviewing prospective candidates at their regular December board meeting, the supervisor formally appointed Konick by majority vote at a special session Monday evening. Supervisors Clarence Baldwin, H. B. Wood and Charles Estes were in favor of Konick’s appointment, supervisors J. R. Latham and Hubert Gilkey opposed. Konick. 29, earned his undergraduate degree in history from George Washington University in Washington. D. C. and went on to G. W.*s National Law Center, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1977 with a law degree. Konick took time off from his undergraduate studies at G. W. to attend Moscow State University in the U.S.S.R., earning a certificate of proficiency in Russian language and culture. While in Moscow, he met his wife, the former Julie Roberts, who was also an exchange student at the State University. In 1975, Konick purchased land near Castleton and working weekends while in law school, began building his own home. The couple became full-time residents in the county in 1977 when he graduated from law school and opened a general law practice in Washington, specializing in estate planning and taxation. Interested In Zoning “When we first came here, 1 knew very little about zoning but over the years, I developed an interest in it,” Konick said in explanation of his application for zoning DAVID KONICK administrator-building official. "I lived a good part of my life in Lewes, Delaware, and in Florida and I’ve seen what happens in places when development is not controlled. One of the things that attracted me to Rappahannock was that the county had managed to preserve its natural beauty to a large degree. I feel that zoning laws are the key to preserving that natural beauty for the future. That is the purpose of zoning laws—to preserve the character of an area—and if there must be growth, zoning laws should be designed to provide for orderly development in such a way that the character of the county is not changed,” Konick said. “I applied for the job of zoning administrator because 1 feel that I’m qualified to administer the present or(Continued on Page 4) Slaughter Considers Senate Candidacy There is a possibility that former Delegate D. French Slaughter Jr., of Culpeper may be interested in the U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by Sen. Harry Byrd, Jr. Slaughter represented Rappahannock, Culpeper, Orange and Madison in the Virginia House of Delegates for twenty years, first as a Democrat, then Independent. He is now a Republican. According to his office in Culpvt • he is interested, but has made r..' decisions nor plans at this time. Mr. Slaughter obtained his bachelor’s- and law degrees from the University, of Virginia and is currently a rector of the college, and is on the board of Germanna Community College. While serving in Richmond he supported higher education and was instrum.ntal in the establishment of the community college system. Slaughter currently practices law in Culpeper. the construction of the new town well, well-house, pumps and pipe to connect to the existing water system. “We are an unusual municipality in a way,” Mayor Newbill Miller told the council. “We do have to borrow the $6,000, but we were also able to pay bills of ^ over $48,000 connected with"* the water emergency and ne# construction. Thank goodness for conservative councils of the past.” Miller told the council that payments on the loan would start in May and that the town could pay them with the bank stock fax it receives. Miller said that the town would still receive some ABC money (Alcohol Beverage Control Board) from the state but that the share would ' decrease as the board spends more money on alcohol rehabilitation. There was some talk of a one-time tax to be levied on ' town residents with hook-ups to the water system to help pay off the loan, but town treasurer Brad Fisher said that he was not sure if such Lea Named Director Of Center T. C. Lea, former attorney practicing in Rappahannock and Culpeper counties, will head the new alcoholic rehabilitation center which will open next month in Rixeyville, Culpeper County. Lea will hold the position of director for the facility which will be opened by Continental Care Centers of Virginia. Lea has worked at Springwood Psychiatric Institute in Leesburg for more than a year, after being a patient there himself, 9ompleting the alcoholic program. Since he went into the hospital in 1978, he has taken all of the courses possible on alcoholism and is currently in a master’s program in rehabilitative counseling with Virginia Commonwealth University. He is alsb in a graduate program at Western Michigan University. At Springwood, Lea was an addiction counselor and at times filled in for the director. He is the first person ever hired back by that facility after going through the alcoholic program. A native of Rap pahannock. Lea moved to Culpeper in 1%8, and after leaving there worked with a law firm but not as an attorney. He may be contacted now at Continental Care. P O. Box 898, Culpeper. action would be necessary. "Why not increase the rates for the commercial water users?” asked Taylor Uodike. "The commercial water users are already paying the lion’s share of the town water expenses." Fisher said. "As use. increases, those with he*»y me pay atof more per gallon than you do.” Miller told the council that, as far as he knew, all the bills for construction were in and that they were reasonable for the work done. Charlie Jenkins, head of the Washington Water Works, reported that the water system is working fine and that he was rotating the use of the pumps. He said that the new well was in use 3 days a week for 12 hours each of those 3 days. Jenkins asked the council to request that all water users insulate their meters in some way so that it would not be necessary to scape the ice off to read them. Jenkins suggested plastic, styrofoam or even newspaper as insulation. At the brief (30 minute) meeting, the vote was unanimous to authorize Miller and fisher to borrow the money. Besides Miller. Fisher. Updike and Jenkins, members C. F. Giles and Dorothy Clater were present to record a "yes" vote. Dorothy Hawkins was absent. Miller Named Trustee Rex Miller of Sperryville has been named to the board of trustees for Augusta Military Academy, Virginia's oldest military preparatory school and one of the oldest in the entire country. Miller, one of the two manager proprietors of the Parkway Gift Shop and Deli, graduated from Augusta in 1969 and went on to Penn State University. He moved from Pennsylvania to Sperryville in 1978. Located between Staunton and Harrisonburg, Augusta Military Academy was founded in 1865. "But it's roots go back even further, to 1754,” Miller reported. Augusta is located near the oldest stone Presbyterian church in Virginia. a building once used as a school. In 1976. Augusta Military Academy became a nonprofit corporation run by the board of trustees with help from an alumni association formed in 1970. It is accredited by both educational organizations and the United States Army, one of the few schools in the state to hold that distinction, according to Miller. The Sperryville businessman and newest member of Augusta's board of trustees awarded his alma mater the highest praise: "If I had a son, he would go there.” Rearing Opposition To Centel Rate Hike By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock Nr»« Staff » Htrr Rappahannock’s commonwealth's attorney Douglas Baumgardner testified at the State Corporation Commission’s public hearing in Richmond on December 9, representing the county board of supervisors in opposition to a rate increase request from Central Telephone Company of Virginia. "The focal point of my concern and that of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors relates to the quality of service currently being provided to the citizens of Rappahannock County by Centel." Baumgardner told the SCC. He asked that any rate increase granted be conditional on the provision of better service. On behalf of the supervisors. Baumgardner maintained that service to the northern and central portions of the county served by Centel is extremely poor and that the current rate structure, particularly as related to toll calls, is “unjust and discriminatory." “I would readily acknowledge in fairness to Centel that the service problems currently experienced in Rappahannock County are not as serious as they were approximately two years ago; however, the serious problems do persist." the commonwealth’s attorney said. He noted that Centel has instituted circle calling and tele-plan options as well as other efforts to improve the quality of service. He added, however, that Rappahannock is served by two telephone companies, C&P and Centel. "The number of consumer complaints directed toward C&P, though significant. are relatively insignificant when (Continued on Page 4) Winter’s First Nasty Weather Strikes Area Sleet, freezing rain and snow flurries kept crews in the county highway department busy round the clock on Monday and Tuesday as the first nasty winter weather of the season struck Rappahannock. Doug Bywaters, assistant resident engineer for the county, said highway department personnel started about 7:30 Monday morning spreading abrasives and salt on all primary routes and abrasives on secondary paved roads. "We had crews out all night watching the primary roads." Bywaters reported late Tuesday afternoon. "Today, we're really watching for cold spots and putting abrasives and salt on both mountains—at Chester Gap and Luray." he said. Bywaters added that he expected to have crews out working to keep roads clear throughout the night. He said he hadn't seen any accidents in his travels throughout the county on Monday and Tuesday, despite the hazardous driving conditions and neither had he heard of accident reports from drivers of other highway department vehicles. "1 saw where cars had run off the road but they must have gotten back on under their own power." -His observation paralleled a report from the Rappahannock Sheriffs Department late Tuesday afternoon. According to deputy John Godlewski. the county escaped the rash of fender benders that usually goes along with icey roads. "We’re lucky that we had sleet first before the freezing rain,” Bywaters maintained. “Sleet provides more traction. It has a rougher texture and automobiles don't slide on it as easily. It will also shatter and break Up when a vehicle drives over it," he said. However, reports from Woods ille and Boston revealed extremely hazardous conditions on Route 522. One motorist declared it the worst driving conditions she had experienced in over forty years of driving and added that lots of vehicles were in the ditches. Asked if the highway department had any up-tothe minute weather releases on what to expect in the next 24 hours. Bywaters said he has to rely on the weather reports broadcast by local radio stations for his news. The highway department used to subscribe to a special early warning weather service "but they were wrong most of the time so it was decided that it was a waste of money,” he said. CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS are enjoying a good season as the custom of choosmg^d^cuttbg your ^ becomes more wide-spread and more popular. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blalock at Castleton have a small tree enterprise Blalock and children, Gordon and Martha, had just finished loading a tree for a customer. The tree project is a family affair, and all help in the planting and production.

W.B. Dennis Has Seen Almost A Century Of Change By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock Nrw* Staff Writer “My generation has seen greater change than any other in history,” announced W. B. Dennis. “I had a shock last month. The telephone rang and it was my son. He sounded just as clear as if he was calling from Boston but he said he was in Switzerland! It knocked me off my pins! I sat here and cried for an hour. That was what convinced me. “And if I needed any more convincing, there was that space capsule. It weighed 106 tons when it landed. That’s hard to believe—106 tons. I had another crying spell," Dennis admitted, chuckling. "I’ve seen a whole lot of change.” He's not going to find anybody to argue that fact. W. B. Dennis is 93 years old. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the factories of Hagerstown to the fields of France and back home again to the mountains, he’s lived a long, full life. And as a poet, a painter, a musician and a preacher, he’s enriched the lives of countless others along the way. “My wife and I had 12 children and raised nine. I have 22 grandchildren, and 23 greatgrands with two more due in the next two months. They’re scattered all over this country.” His family’s roots in Rappahannock go back almost two centuries to his grandfather Samuel who moved to the county from Maryland’s Eastern Shore in 1806. ”1 was born in Woodville in 1888. Grover Cleveland was president then,” Dennis reported. “Woodville looked about the same then as it does today. There’s not much difference.” A Different World Time’s hand may have touched but lightly on the little community at the foot of Red Oak Mountain during Mr. Dennis’ 93 years. Not so with the rest of the county. By 1902, Mr. Dennis’ {Rappahannock Neuib Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $7 00 Elsewhere in the U S per year $8 50 Outside t he U S per year $7 00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE t )New t (Renewal ( (Check Enclosed NAME___ ADDRESS___ CITY ___I__._ STATE -______ ZIP______ f ntoied as second class mail at the Post Oltice m War■enton Va The Rappahannock News is published every Thursdav at 39 Culpeper Street Wairenton Va byTnp .Vaniviton Prir'lmq and PubliShinq Co PO Box 63' Warrenton Va 2?l8f ^ SPECIAL ^ 20% Discount on Work Boots & Kangaroo’s 1 instock - * I Come in and register for ! the world’s largest CHRISTMAS STOCKING no purchase necessary to be given away at noon December 24 WASHINGTON CASH STORE Washington, Va. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. J Monday through Saturday /i $a PRO-1 MAC 10-10 The IDEAL Christmas Gift 4 i r-/W-£2L.Jn* Uin MCCULLOCH WITH CHAIN BRAKE SALE PRICE $289*° Reg. $329“ S&l f S ..III) Sf RViCI 1A Swan Jf & Co Inc ?oi s f,»st sf m, 8-% Vi;t family had movedl to Rixeyville. ‘‘It was a whole different world in those days. We’d never even heard of electricity. We’d never even heard of indoor plumbing. We had an old johnny house out back and an old Sears and Roebuck catalog. You know what I mean!” he recalled, punctuating his hearty laugh with a slap on the knee. “There were no paved roads in the county, not even a gravel road, just muddy wagon trails. There was a stage that ran from Luray to Sperryville but except for that, if you didn’t own a horse, you walked! “My father was a farmer. He was paid SO cents a day for his work and back then, from sun-up to sun-down was considered a day. Poor people—and my father was one of the poor people — didn’t take newspapers. Only the rich people could take papers. Poor people knew what was happening in their own neighborhoods and that was about all.’’ So in 1902, a friend walked from Luray to Rixeyville to bring word to the Dennis family that a tannery had opened on the other side of the mountain. The new business was paying SI a day, he reported. Mr. Dennis father walked from Rixeyville to Luray with his friend to grab one of those SI a day tannery jobs and to find a home for his family. He rented a six-room house for $3 a month. "The old lady who owned it had it . for sale for $350,” Mr. Dennis recalled. Then his father walked back over the mountains to get his wife and children. “We moved during Christmas week in a covered wagon. It took us two days to make the trip. It was just like in the Western days, the same spirit. We owned a cow and my father was afraid to tie her to the wagon, afraid that she might get hurt. I was 14 years old then and I walked all the way leading that cow. “1 have to give them credit. My father and mother moved over there to give us seven ' children a better chance in life, a chance to go to better schools.” World Of Music Opens It was in Luray that the door to the world of music opened wide for W. B. Dennis, leading him down halls he might never have traveled otherwise. “I was a band man ever since I was a boy. It was born in me. In Christmas of 1891, Santa Claus brought me a stick of candy. an orange—and a harmonica. I learned to pay it when I was three. It was a God given talent,” Mr. Dennis said. “Back then, schools didn't have music classes or bands but every little town had one. I joined the old Luray Band when I was 16 so I could learn another instrument besides the harmonica and from then on. I was a band man all my life—until I lost all my teeth and then I became a director,” he chuckled, a twinkle in his eye. Mr. Dennis started with the baritone trombone and then switched to bass. “There wasn't another bass player in the whole company. Nobody wanted to carry (hat big horn around so 1 took it home to try and 1 fell in love with it. It's the most satisfying instrument I’ve ever played. It’s the base of the whole band. Its vibrations are the center of the music.” At the same time Dennis joined the Luray Band, he started a four year apprenticeship as a tinsmith. “I was a sheet metal mechanic. I put on roofs, gutters and downspouts. They all had to be made in the shop in those “NOW OPENA new gallery in Washington, Virginia We are planning a wide variety of shows for the conning year, with an emphasis on local artists Now thru Jan Watercolors & etchings by Pay Heus Drawings by Davette Leonard Hours Noon-8 p m til Cnnstmos cTHiddle-St GALLERY The Clopton House PO Box 341 Washington Virginia 2274 7 703/675 3440 days, edged, put togetner and soidered...It was the coldest work you could have in the winter time and the hottest work you could have in the summer time," Mr. Dennis said, shaking his head lit the memory. “1 had a sun stroke up on a roof one day. It ’bout near killed me so I decided I’d have to learn another trade, one that would keep me indoors.” He moved to Hagerstown, an industrial hub back then, and learned to run a loom at a silk ribbon mill. "That was my trade until I went into the service in World War I.” But. W. B. Dennis was a band man. After Luray, he played in the Hagerstown Municipal Band, considered to be one of the best in the country at that time. “So when 1 went into the army, instead of giving me a gun, they gave me a horn.” With the regimental band of the 318th infantry, he boomed his way on the big bass horn from Camp Lee, Virginia, to the battlefields of France. “1 was 29 when I went into the army. When I got out, I came back to Hagerstown and got married,” Mr. Dennis recalled. He went back to work in the silk mill and back to playing in the Municipal Band. Mountains The Cure “But my health had been shot to pieces in the service. I was considered disabled. After I spent four months in a veteran’s hospital in 1929, the doctor said ‘The only chance you’ve got is to get back into the mountains somewhere as far as you can get and then forget the way out.’ ” In 1930, W. B. Dennis returned to Rappahannock with his family and bought a farm in Castleton. The Derinis children went to a little country school, learning their three “Rs” where Hope Hill Church is now. Mr. Dennis reported the pride that all nine of his youngsters graduated from high school in Sperryville. “That was as far as we could afford to send them but several went on to college on their own,” he added. Dennis was happy on his farm. “I guess I’m just one of those old time mountaineers. They were independent. They built this country... People had time to think back in those days.” As a reflection of that bygone era, he pointed to the December picture in the Hagerstown Farmers Almanac, a farm family seated around a table heavy with the fruits of their, labor. “In the old days, people had everything but money. Money’s dangerous stuff,” he said, shaking his head. “They made their living by the sweat of their brow, like the Lord said. And when Christmas came, they had hay in the loft, corn in the barn and vegetables in the cellar. The good old country wife had a pantry full of food put up. They had nothing to worry about. "Now people worry too much about money. And when they get it, they don't know what to do with it. They spend it on hoopla,” Mr. Dennis maintained, waving his arms. “Too much hoopla. That’s what’s wrong today. I used to preach about that when I was still preaching,” he added. Ordained At SO W. B. Dennis became a preacher when he was 50 years old, the time when most folks are slowing down. “I’d taught the men’s Bible class at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church for a good many years and I finally had this call,” he explained. His ministry focused primarily on home missions and substitute preaching for other pastors. But he was forced to give up the ministry when his wife’s health deteriorated. Mrs. Dennis developed a heart condition and had to be taken to Culpeper Hospital every three weeks for treatment. The Dennis' home on their family farm in Castleton was off the main road, down a steep lane. “It was a mile out to our mailbox,” Mr. Dennis recalled. “When the weather •»■ A A is ••OX uu m —Rappahannock New* Photo/Daphne Hutch in ton W.B. DENNIS, Slate Mill’s oldest timer, uses a cane and takes it slow and easy on his daily trip to the mail box but at 93, that is to be expected. The old gentleman’s mental faculties, however, are still every bit as sharp as when he was a much younger man, writing poetry, painting pictures, playing the bass horn in a regimental band and preaching the gospel. got real bad in the winter. I couldn’t get my wife out to the hospital so we had to move to Slate Mills. The winter of 1960-61 was our last year in Castleton.” But the Dennises didn’t sell the farm where they’d spent so many years raising their family. “We divided the homeplace into nine lots, one for each of our children. I told them there’s bound to be another depression and that if they lost their houses, their (Continued on Page 4) — Rappahannock New* Photo/S. 1 -atham ENTERTAINMENT WAS PROVIDED for the Lion's Club Christmas party Saturday evening at Panorama by Lion family members. Chris Ingle, son of Col. and Mrs. Bob Ingle, was narrator; singing were Bob Baines, son of president R. Ashton Baines, and Mrs. Baines; DeeDee Grant and Shandra Eldred, daughters of Lion and Mrs. Charlie Eldred; and Dawn Watson whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Holly Pendleton. Nichols Selected For Special Training At VMI William C. Nichols of Flint Hill is among the eight cadets from Virginia Military Institute who have been selected for further training in the Navy’s Nuclear Power Program. He is a first classman, scheduled to graduate in May 1982 and is enrolled in the Naval ROTC unit at the Institute. Following graduation from VMI and commissioning in the Navy, the selectees will report in May or June to the Navy’s Nuclear Power School in Orlando, Fla. After completion of this school and training on a prototype nuclear reactor, they will report for duty to nuclearpropelled fleet units. These candidates are selected as a result of interviews conducted November 23 in Washington by Admiral Hymon Rickover. Nichols is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nichols Thomas R. Baldwin and Andy Ray Baldwin State Fur Buyers Top market prices paid for all kinds of furs and hides, also Copper, Batteries, Ginseng. We sell Hats and Trapping Supplies. Sperryville, Va. Phone 987-8240 SPAGHETTI DINNER Monday, December 21 Rappahannock County Elementary School 5 to 7 p.m. $4.00 all you can eat $3 regular serving $1.25 children 10 and under Proceeds benefit 7th grade Williamsburg trip For Your Holiday Shopping 10% Store-wide DISCOUNT Thursday through Saturday Splendid Savings! Frrr Gift Wrapping Cfine Jewelry • Gifts for A| Occasions • Jewelry & Watch Repair • Hand Engravmg 118 North Mam Street • Culpeper, Virgmia 22701 • Telephone <703) 825-0011 (ZTKc ^Wltibe. <s£liofi, jJnc. South Gate Shopping Center - Culpeper STORE-WIDE 10% Appreriatiogajg CASHDISCOUNT on all merchandise in stock I Free Gift Wrap 1 Cash Sales Only * Famous Brand Merchandise Hours: 9 to 9 daily; 9 to 6 Saturday

Concert Program I he program planning committee of the four-county Community Concert Association was held recently in Culpeper and artists selected for the 1982-83 season. Among the performers are the Empire Brass Quintet, an exciting musical group composed of two trumpets, a French horn, a trombone and a tuba. This popular group will be touring the east coast so it was possible to schedule them here. Another is the Folk Lorico Dancers, the National Folk Dance Company of Mexico. Composed of' fifty young people, singers and dancers with 200 colorful costumes, and their musical instruments. the group will present a program in rhythm and color. Thirdly is the Bill Snyder Trio of piano, bass and drums which presents an evening of popular and classical" music. Bill Snyder himself is a widely known pianist and composer. Program committee members from Rappahannock at the meeting were Mrs. Paul Frantz of Washington; Mrs. Maurice Herndon of Sperryville; and Mrs. Albert Doub. Amissville. Members of the Community Concert Association fAmeriGasi SHENGAS DIVISION ,, 327 No Royal Ave Front Royal Va 635-3556 L P Gas distributor serving a lour county area Propane gas lor lull bouse use heating water heating and cooking Hardwick Ranges Ruud Water Heaters Space Heaters in this area enjoy a reciprocal arrangement with the concert associations of Manassas and Fairfax, so many attend programs there, as follows: January 11, Jury’s Irish Cabaret of Dublin; March 4, Theordor Uppman, baritone; April 6, Cecile Licad, pianist. These concerts are held at the Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas. At Fairfax the programs scheduled include the Aspen Soloist, January 10; the Romeros Duo, guitarists, March 7; and pianist Alexander Peskanov on April 24. Fairfax High School is the locale of these programs. Membership in the local concert association made the member eligible to attend all ten concerts at $12.00 per adult. Spaghetti Fund Raiser A special holiday spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 21, at Rappahannock County Elementary School. Prices are $4 for all you can eat; $3 for regular serving and $1.25 for children 10 and under. Proceeds will benefit the seventh grade’s annual class trip to Williamsburg. After eating, diners may stay for The Little Bell That Wouldn’t Stop Ringing, a Christmas production by second, third and fourth graders under the direction of Judy Bomberger. The elementary school band led by Robin Dexter also will perform several selections. The public is invited to attend this holiday program which begins at 7:30 p.m. REALTY WORLD 9fea/ ?Estate dl. I ZPG AND HOUSING MARKET I his country has .reached a new threshold gin its population growth. -Now, as the experts have predicted, zero population growth (ZPG) is here. Families are smaller than ever and the elderly are living longer. How has this affected the building industry? Nationally. it has caused builders to plan somewhat smaller houses to house smaller families and with less frills to accommodate the lessening purchasing power. The national birth rate has now plunged to 1.9 children per family lowest in history - and well below the "replacement level”. Marriages decreased last year - the first time since 1958. About 2.4 percent fewer marriages were performed in the previous year. Divorces totalled 970,000 last .year, an increase of over 6 percent from the previous year. Upward trend started in 1962 and continues to acclerate. Households, also got smaller last year. They dipped below the three person level for the first time. Persons 65 years and older constitute the largest live-alone group but the fastest growing live-alone group are persons under 35. 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. The Clopton House, Washington, Va. 22747. Phone: 675-3400. We're here to help. piift/AR itiiAirrx y UD005 $100 Why not own a classic? Elegance is something a woman should enpy every day. So Pulsar Quartz put near-perfect timekeeping in beautiful design. And added every convenience. Like sweep second hand. A quick setting day/date calendar. No winding. Water resistant construction. Fine attention to detail and fashion. And price. The mark of Pulsar Quartz. See the entire collection for men and women. Pulsar* Quartz Always a beat beyond. In technology. In value 01* Daniels 101 CAST MAIN STNCCT FRONT ROYAL. VtRQlNtA 22*30 635*3912 MR. AND MRS. MARK SCRUGGS Kay Lawrence Weds Mark A. Scruggs Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilbert Lawrence Jr. of Amissville announce the marriage of their daughter. Valerie Kay to Mark Andrew Scruggs of Richmond. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Scruggs of Mechanicsville. The candlelight ceremony was performed at 6:30 Nov. 14 in the Amissville Baptist Church by Dr. Fred Skaggs and Rev. Joseph Stirman. Traditional wedding music was provided by Mrs. Landra D. Silvey. Miss Debbie Scott of Fort Worth. Texas, former college roommate of the bride?, sang The Wedding Prayer and What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life. The bride, escorted by her father and given in marriage l by her parents, wore a gown i of ivory chiffon with lace ^bodice and boat neckline with bishop sleeves and lace buttoned cuffs. Her fulllength veil fell from a pearl and . lace headpiece with coordinating lace trim. She carried a bouquet of gardenias with stephanotis and ivy. Mrs. Virginia Lee Harlow of Lexington Park, Md.. was matron of honor for her sister, wearing a long gown of burgundy quiana. Bridesmaids were the bride’s cousins. Miss Beverly Lawrence. Miss Brenda Lawrence and Miss Lisa Priest, all of Amissville. They woye old rose quiana dresses with matching capes. All attendants carried old rose and burgundy candlelit arrangements. Their headpieces were fashioned of rose and burgundy silk flowers with fern and baby’s breath. Mr. Scruggs served as best man for his son. Ushers were Dave Wilson of Roanoke. Mike Longest and Chuck Kelly of Richmond. Mrs Charlie Priest, aunt of the bride was director of the wedding. A reception followed the ceremony at the Amissville Fire Hall. Mrs. Harvey Poe served the wedding cake. Mrs. Ernest Clements and Mrs. George Lawrence served the punch. All are aunts of the bride. Music was provided by the Free State Ramblers. After a short trip to Colonial Williamsburg, the couple are at home at 2306 Harpoon Court. Richmond. Va. 23229. Both are 1977 graduates of Bluefield College. Mr. Scruggs is a senior claims representative with Aetna Life and Casualty. The rehearsal dinner was given by the groom’s parents at the church. Pre-nuptial parties in-_ pJuded a linen, slower giv.etv by Mrs. Landra Silvey. Miss Beverly Lawrence and Miss Brenda Lawrence. a miscellaneous shower given by the employees of the Fauquier National Bank, and a personal shower given by Miss Lisa Priest and Mrs. Charlie Priest. DMV Closings RICHMOND — All Division of Motor Vehicles offices and driver’s testing stations will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 12 noon on Thursday, December 24. Offices will be closed all day on Friday. December 25 and Friday. January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s. Otherwise. DMV offices are open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ana all other weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Driver testing stations will be open according to their regular schedule. except for December 24. 25 and January 1 / E SAVE SAVE SAVE This Weeks SPECIALS Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits 4-pk. of 7.55 oz. cans.89* Starkist Tuna, 6'/2 oz. can oil or water pack.99< Maxwell House Instant Coffee 10oz. jar.$4.29 Kraft Mayonnaise 32 oz. jar.$1.69 Blue Bonnet Margarine st'cks.59* lb. Kleenex Hi-Dri Paper Towels jumbo roll.59< Morton's Pie Crust Pkg. of 2. 69* Canada Dry Mixers 28oz.. ..55* U.S. Choice Top Round Steak $1.99 lb. Fresh Tomatoes 49* lb. Schlitz Beer 12pk.cans, 12oz. $4.19 Milk $1.99 gal. Sperryville Corner Store Soerrwille. 987-81 if) > < m w > < m C/J > < m c/> > < m c/> > < m C/5 ‘wr^s®&Christmas Programs In The Area "Sirauim Christmas Eve Service There will be a Christmas Eve Service at the Chester Gap Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 24. The program will include stories, poems and songs which emphasize the Christmas Star and will be climaxed by a candlelight communion service. All are welcome to attend. Gid Brown Church A Christmas play entitled, "Heaven’s Viewpoint” will be presented at the Gid Brown Bible Church near Washington, Sunday, December 20 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Reynolds Memorial A narrative drama, “Once Upon A Christmas” will be presented at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville on Sunday. December 20, at 8 p.m. A candlelight service will be held at the church on Christmas Eve beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Fellowship Supper Rock Villa Mission in Sperryville will have a covered dish Christmas fellowship supper Sunday. December 20 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Thornton’s Gap A Christmas program and play will be held at Thornton’s Gap Baptist Church at Sperryville on Sunday, December 20 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome. Willis Chapel The Christmas pageant “Why The Chimes Rang” will be presented at Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly on Monday, December 21 at 7 p.m. A reception will follow in the social room. Everyone is cordially invited. Washington Baptist \ The congregation of the Washington Baptist Church cordially invites the public to their worship service Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. when the Christmas musical, “Listen To The Lambs”, will be presented. Immediately “following the service there dinner. On Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. there will be a communion service and special music. Living Nativity There will be a living nativity presented by the United Methodists Churches of the Rappahannock charge (Sperryville, Willis Chapel and Flint Hill) on Saturday. December 19 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the shed at the George Davis property on Rt. 211 east of Washington. Ample parking will be available for those who wish to walk up the pathway to the shed bordered by luminiari. This display can also be viewed from the road. Woodville Baptist There will be a Christmas program at the Woodville Baptist Church, Sunday. December 20, at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Amlssville Methodist Amissville United Methodist Church Christmas program and play, "The Piper” will be held Sunday evening, December 20 at 7:30. Everyone is welcome. Assembly of God The members and young people of the Assembly of God Church in Sperryville will present a Christmas program of recitations and music on December 19 at 7 p.m. Following the program the Rev. John Miller, Jr. of Culpeper will show slides of will be a pot-luck Christmas The Holy Land. The public is cordially invited. County Christmas Events County Christmas activities will include a pageant, caroling, tree lighting and refreshments on Sunday, December 20, beginning at 7 p m. The pageant will be presented in the Mountain Magic Theatre on Gay Street in Washington; the tree lighting near the courthouse and the refreshments in the former fire house. The caroling will trace last year's paths. RCHS Presentation The Rappahannock County High School Choir will present its annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 17 at 8 p.m. in the Elementary School auditorium. Amissville Baptist Amissville Baptist Church will have a Christmas program this Sunday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Schedule On Sunday, December 20. at 11 a.m. the Christmas pageant, “A Child Is Born" will be presented at Trinity Episcopal and followed by a Christmas party. Thursday. December 24, the annual 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Eucharist service will be held with presentations by both choirs. The Christmas Day Eucharist service will be at 10 a.m. on December 25. The community is warmly invited to share in these festivities with the members of the Trinity church family pmimmlj Last Night 7:30 Swttuni Cow toft’ Closed Dec. 18-24 Reopens Christmas —thry ttoir hntory! _ TIME .BANDITS. H- YTYVYYYVT VVVVVVVVVVVV V V Vg Choose And Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Dec. 19 & 20 ONLY Limited number of prime Douglas Fir 5-15 ft. $3.00 per ft. to 9 ft. $15.00 minimum Parson Christmas Tree Farm Washington, Va. 675-3523 The Mather Goose Shop ... is having a Pre-Christmas 11 East Main Street Front Royal 636-6771 Special 10% Off Entire Stock Now thru December 24 Q Also 20% Off Weather-Tamer Jackets While you are here register for $50.00 Gift Certificate Drawing December 22 No Purchase Necessary Parkway Gift Shop Parkway (New York Style) Deli - PIZZAComes to SPERRYVILLE Budweiser Special $2.19 6-pack (12 oz. cans) A - LET US PREPARE YOUR - HOLIDAY PARTY PLATTERS J *) Open for your convenience from: 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Daily Located on U.S. Rt. 211 West of Sperryville 1/ 987*8989 d

i r, ,<■ j. . ;• -ftappaitanttack fcfeuiaAnMtnMNMMli Eil*il*h«d H7T PuMMhad Evwy Thuraday ’ ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher , SARAH C. LATHAM. Executive Editor JOHN T. TOLER, General Manager OAPHNEI. HUTCHINSON, News Editor To Ooboertbe Write or Phone Washington, Va. 675-3346 •VMMk >7410 s year to Wtppahannoofc sod adjoining counties: 66J0 a year eleewhirs In the United States MCRCOPIKS: Ons mbnthto SyearS. 75 csnts each; over 3 years. S3 each. OFFICE. Rappahannock Maws Bldg.. Washington. Va. 22747 IIOMI9.9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.nV. Mon.-Fri. Published by Warfenton Printing & Publishing' Company. Inc Member. Audit Bureau of Circulation THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17,1981 Christmas Safety Christmas is a time lor decorating the tree, crackling fires, toys wrapped ap in brightly colored packages, gaily colored strings of lights and families gathered together to celebrate the season with fellowship and religious observances. Unfortunately, Christmas also a a time for fires, many of which can be traced back to Christmas trees and dseoratfams and most of which can be avoided by. fottowing a few simple precautions. In the ' bustle and bustle of the season, it's easy to forget common sense safety rales as excited youngsters drag out last year’s lights and rush to decorate the family tree. Many fires are caused by danu^ed light strings, overloaded circuits and improper use of decorations. The National Fire Data Center ' reports approximately 82,000 fires last December which killed or injured more than 3,000 people and destroyed about 8340 million in property. Consumers can avoid most of these fires H they follow a few simple safety i ■ ■ rules. A spark or a hot wire can ignite a dried out tree. Check each string of lights carefully. If there’s a break in the wiring, frayed insulation, a broken bulb or a defective plug, don’t use it; replace the string. Overloading a circuit with too many lights can also cause a fire. Read manufacturer’s instructions carefully and don’t use more than the recommended number of lights on one circuit. Water a tree regularly to prevent it from becoming tinder dry. When the tree does dry out, take it down, no matter how much the kids argue that it still looks fresh enough to last until Valentines Day. Keep a fire extinguisher handy, never use real candles as tree decorations and keep the tree lights on only when a responsible adult is on hand. This list of safety rules is as . important for the holidays as a list for Santa Claus. There’s no such thing as a Merry Christmas unless it’s an accident free Christmas as well. Dennis— [Continued front Page 2> can and everything else, they've always got something ap here to land oo." Mr. Dennis was 73 when he and his wife moved to State Mills. Mrs. Dennis died a short time later. He misses her yet. His voice, still strong and firm after 93 years, kuten only when he tpthks’v mf her. “My wife was the . most wonderful woman who* ever was. Everyone will tell you that Her people were Pennsylvania Dutch. They belonged to the Brethren Church, real Christian people. There never was another one like her and there never will be. She gave her all. And in the 42 years we were married, we never had even one argument, not even a cross word. That’s the truth." ■famB J tWnmnk UmavUm lVITtl iMVVp PH|HWi The front room in Mr. Dennis’ hilhop house at Slate Mills is his library. He has a set of encylopcdias printed in 1888. the yebr he was bora, shelves full of old books in cracked leather bindings and a table full of National Geographies. The magazine has been his window on the world. "I’ve taken National Geographic for 70 years. I used to bay it at the newstand in Hagerstown and then when we moved back to Rappahannock. I became • a member. I’ve learned so much from that magazine." images ot most faraway places described in National Geographic are reflected in pastel drawings that hang from the walls in the'old farm house. Beautiful pastoral scenes of open fields, towering mountains and shimmering lakes, they were aM painted by W. B. Dennis. He’s quick to pooh-pooh his artistic talent. “They’re just practice, homemade. 1 never really had any training, poly a correspondence course - in art that 1 took back when I was a teenager. Moll of the pictures I did, I gave to my children.’’ Whether homemade or practice, the few paintings he kept show that Mr. Dennis had a God given talent with a brush as well as with a harmonica. And a God given talent with a pen as weH. He has a folder foil of poems he wrote back about the same time he began preaching, poems that became a regular feature in the old Culpeper Star newspaper. If his sermons captured the same emotions and visions caught in his verse, then W. B. Dennis was one heck of a preacher. He brought out the mimeographed sheets of Ms poetry one at a time and only after seeing the response they brought did he modestly acknowledge that a daughter who lives in Madison plans eventually to gather all his works together for publication. His poetry might be considered old fashioned. It rhymes and has meter and the subject matter harks back to the good old days and the good old values: honesty, hard work, the beauty' of a countryside m autumn, a mother’s Jove. « father’s love—and patriotism. “I feel like an American. I served in World War I and we had four sons in World War II. Seeing them go was a whole lot worse than me going.’’ he added. ’’But I’m proud of what they did,” W. B. Dennis would like to see his country recapture part of those good old days. "The Spirit was so much better then. If we don’t change, everything’s going to explode. This can’t last. The bubble’s bound to bunt. And when it does, we’ve got to get our feet back on the ground again.” He doesn’t want to see Americans give up their indoor plumbing. the automobile, electricity or some of the other advances that have made life easier. But W. B. Dennis believes his fellow countrymen and women must develop closer ties to the land, if not as farmers and gardenen. then as conservationists. "Everything conies from the land and everything goes back to the land.” he emphasized. Mr. Dennis is a remarkable man. At 93. he’s self-sufficient, still able to take care of himself, still greeting each morning with enthusiasm and a twinkle in his eye. His mind is sharper than most people with a third of his years. He admits his bones creak a bit when he makes the trip to the mailbox and he’s careful not to overexert himself, 4topptti£ mijr ' MW ’ and then 'in conversation to catch his breath and rest a heart that’s worked hard for almost a century. He has no secrets, no magic recipe for longevity. “I'm just a human being, that’s all. no different from anyone else. 1 just know enough to know how much I don’t know." Tree Sale Boy Scout Troop 123 of Washington will have their annual Christmas sale. Saturday. December 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday. December 20, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church parking lot. Trees, wreaths and bake goods will be for sale. Fire & Rescue Meeting The Rappahannock Fire and Rescue Association will meet Friday, December 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. All members are urged to attend. ointed (Continued from Page 0 dinancc and to help change tome of the ambiguities in our zoning law as part of the revision process currently underway.*’ he explained. Konick will also be assuming the position of the county’s first building official. a position mandated by state law but ignored by local government for the past several years. Impetus for complying with this requirement of the State Code came in letter from the attorney general’s office, warning that action would be taken if the county didn’t create an office of building inspection. Detailing his qualifications for building offirial. Konick noted that he had worked as a carpenter during weekends and summer vacations while in college and law school and had built his own house. ’’I have a working knowledge of architecture and carpentry and somp practical experience in plumbing and electrical. work. However. I discussed with the supervisors that I thought it would' he- better if my role as building official was limited to administering the program while a recognized expert does the actual inspections. As anybody in the building trade knows, there's a big difference between a working knowledge of how to do it and an ability to inspect the work of others," Konick said. The Washington attorney plans to maintain his law practice along with his new job as zoning administratorbuilding official but plans to limit his legal work so as to avoid even the appearance of any conflict of interest. “Obviously, I will not be able to do any zoning litigation or take any real estate settlements where rezoning or a special use permit is part of the transaction. However, I don’t see any conflict in any other areas of my practice that would arise by virtue of being zoning administrator,” Konick said. “Most of my work involves estate planning. corporate matters and litigation that has nothing to do with zoning," he concluded. ^ ' —rnuau umimj BMI LOOKING DOWN Sperryville a main street many years ago you might see a covered wagon loaded to move west, or just arriving from the more populated low lands. In the left foreground is the old stage coach house. This building was tom down and the stones were used as fill under the Exxon station. To the right of the picture, in the background, is an old general store that was torn down about ten years ago. Still stan/img fo the building in the right foreground. It has been a saloon, a post-office, a residence and is now the home of Cardinal Antiques, owned and operated by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Borkowski. Long-Ago Washington Newspaper Featured Rappahannock County By THERESA REYNOLDS Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Borkowski, who have been researching Rappahannock County history for the past few years, have come across an edition of the old Washington Herald with a two-page spread devoted entirely to Rappahannock County. The Rappahannock feature, appearing in the February 7, 1926, issue of the Herald, was written by a Mr. R. F. Morrison who used the flowery journalistic style of the 1920s to introduce to his more urban readers the location of the little-known county. Morrison begins, with much alliteration: “Enclosing within its boundaries some of the most picturesque and most productive,land in the State of Virginia. .Rappahannock County; believ$$ today that Its pleasant past, the forerunner of a prosperous present, is the prophet of a more profitable future." Morrison went on to say that he believed that the completion of the Lee Highway and the creation of the proposed Shenandoah National Park along the Northwest boundaries of the county would enable the county to “have no fear of the future.” He bemoaned the fact that the county had virtually no written history. His time spent in Rappahannock gathering the information for his article is especially helpful because of the lack of written history. Morrison talked to prominent families throughout the county whose ancestors had taken part in the formation of the county in 1833 and had played a part in county history both before and since then. His article, written almost 60 years ago, preserves some of the events that would otherwise have been lost Morrison was especially intrigued by the Thornton family, who had such an impact on the settling of this part of the Blue Ridge in the 18th century and then lost many members in the wave of pioneers moving westward into Kentucky in the early part of the 19th century. According to Morrison, the F. T. Valley’took its name from Francis Thornton, one of the pioneers who bought huge holdings of land here. Morrison did uncover writings of 1752 that called the area “F. T. Valley” so we know that Thornton's arrival here predates that year. Morrison also credits Francis Thornton with the name Thornton’s Gap, the pass in the mountains through which the Culpeper - New Market road ran. In this gap, Morrison wrote. “A huge rock looms against the sky, glowering down upon the motorist” Morrison found that this rock was called locally Mary’s Rock, and he gave two versions of how this name came about: one after a young lady who, disappointed in love, leaped to her death from the rock: the other, after Francis Thornton’s wife, Mary, said to be the first non-Indian woman to ride to the rock. The Thorntons, although early arrivals in the county, had purchased their lands from the first white settlers here, the Jenkins, according to legend. When Morrison was collecting local stories, one of them said that Thornton had paid the Jenkins . family, a rifle, several pounds of lead and powder and a shot pouch. The Thorntons built two of the most beautiful homes here. Piedmont, the home of Albert Thornton, and Montpelier, the home of Dr. Phillip Thornton. Another local figure who caught Morrison’s fancy was Dr. William Amiss, a surgeon who had fought with Stonewall Jackson and was said to have worked tirelessly mending broken bones and dressing wounds during the Civil War. To Dr. Amiss, who was often paid in turkeys, geese and chickens, is attributed this quote: “A turkey is an inconveniently-sized fowl. It’s too much for one man and not enough for two.” Morrison also visited The Maples, home of the Newbill ‘Miller family, which was then the home of Clarence Miller. His brother, H. M. Miller, told Morrison about a Civil War episode that occurred at The Maples. He said: ‘‘Before the skirmish near Washington, Va., between General Wade Hampton’s cavalry and the command of General Pleasanton, in the fall of '63, Captain Hart, chief of artillery under General Hampton, was my father’s guest. Through him, the rumor that my father had some old peach brandy reached the famous South Carolinian. General Hampton sent his orderly to my father and ‘borrowed’ a canteen of brandy. ’I' “Years later, when the general was Senator Wade Hampton. I met him in Washington. D. C. I recalled 1116 ‘brandy borrowing’ and the general said: ‘Yes, sir! I remember. The brandy was fine, too’.” Middleton Miller, builder of The Maples in 1850, was the manufacturer of the famous rebel gray cloth. He owned the Glenn Mills, near Warren ton. Before the war, congressmen used to purchase cloth from his mill. The federal army destroyed it Also unearthed by the Borkowskis in their research was a copy of the Rappahannock News of November 24, 1949. In this old paper, the now Cardinal Antiques store owned by the Borkowskis is identified as the oldest home in Sperryville and the location of a saloon for years. It has also served as the home of a Martha Cloud, Francis Thornton, and three men whom the Borkowskis think operated a post office there. One of the most colorful managers of this Spertyville saloon was a man remembered as Peg Leg Dodd by Charles Estes. At the time of the Rappahannock News article Mr. Hening owned the building and he had just used some pieces of wood from the old saloon floor to put shutters on the windows. The floor was too worn from its constant traffic to salvage for anything else. Letters >• Y, I Agree Editor I agree with your editorial in the Newt 12-10 issue. For instance, the general district court cases have caused me to observe the 55 mile limit the hundreds of times I’ve driven from McLean to Jenkins Hollow. CARLHOFER Again, I Agree Editor: I want you to know that I agree with ybur editorial in the Rappahannock News of 10 December. My wife and I enjoy the paper and hope you keep up your good work in reporting the news. I must say that you certainly treated my remarks and positions fairly while I was on the Board of Supervisors. The fact that the paper had views on subjects that differed from those I expressed did not bother me- after all, the world would be a dull place if we all agreed with each other all the time. The important thing is to have an open dialogue. To those who disagree or complain with your reporting of the various meetings, 1 might suggest that they try to write a story that accurately reflects the tone and substance of a public meeting. Writing about a meeting and actually being there and taking part in the action are two entirely different things —for many reasons, both physical and emotional. For example, the reports we read about football games do not duplicate the experience of actually being there. Keep up the good work. PETE LUKE Gospel Program The Rev. Edward Jenkins of Washington and The Bluegrass Gospel Boys will be guests at Promise Land Baptist Church near Washington on Saturday, December 19. at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Centel Service Criticized . /i • 11 • *«p ii v•. f ■ (Contimied froro Page 1) compared to U>0$0 directed toward Centel.” jCfTict rrooiems Baumgardner listed service problems that include but aren't limited to (1) unconscionable delays in provision of telephone service. (2) poor connections, (3) cut-offs in telephone connections. often in the middle of conversations, (4) frequent, total breakdowns in the ability to place long distance calls (This is extremely important, Baumgardner emphasized, because it is necessary to place a long distance phone call to the dispatcher in Culpeper in order to obtain fire and rescue squad service in Centel’s service area.), (5) obsolete equipment, (6) inaccurate billing practices and procedures and (7) inaudible conversations. In support of these complaints, Baumgardner presented the SCC with a stack of letters from Centel customers in Rappahannock. “Finally. I would point out that in Rappahannock County, we have a serious problem with the excessive number of toll calls that are required both from Rappahannock to the adjacent localities of Culpeper. Front Royal and Warren ton and within the county,” the commonwealth’s . attorney said. He noted that Rappahannock has six calling exchanges (635, 987, 825, 937, 364 and 635). “These calling exchanges lend themselves to 15 possible calling combinations. Of the 15, only four are toll free. This, we submit, robs Rappahannock County of a community of Interest to which we feel we are entitled,” he concluded. *i • PHJH «: Baumgardner also' eta-' phasized, tjiqt, tfie county’s economy depends largely on efficient and economical telephone service to and from adjacent communities. “Breakdowns in long distance calling capability and excessive toll rates... impose a severe burden on the citizens of Rappahannock County and add significantly to the overall cost of living in our county.” he told the SCC. Therefore, he asked that the SCC give serious consideration to requiring that toll-free calls be instituted both within the County of Rappahannock and to and from adjacent localities. As differentiated from a categorical opposition to Centel's rate increase, Baumgardner noted that he was taking the same position as counsel for the city of Charlottesville, chief intervenor in the case; that being that any rate increase awarded to the utility be limited to a level sufficient to allow Centel to recover its costs as a public utility plus a “fair return” on its investment. Rappahannock’s commonwealth’s attorney emphasized that customers in rural Rappahannock do not expect the quality of telephone service provided in metropolitan areas. “However, we do believe that we are entitled to a minimal, adequate level of service. A public utility such as Centel has a statutory duty to provide ‘reasonably adequate service' to all citizens falling within its territory,” he reminded the members of the SCC. “This level of service is not being met in Rappahannock County today.” Baumgardner said on Tuesday that the SCC soon » V'* tv*** « - - ■ *1 will be passing on the ratd •increase .“and. I--hope, ad-? dressing some of the points I raised as well.” He noted that additional staff reports will have to be submitted and reviewed before a decision on the rate application is reached, guessing that a ruling will come sometime after January 1. 1982. Wakefield Students Attend Concert Eighty students of Wakefield School’s third through sixth grades attended the Young People’s Concert of the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington. D.C. last Thursday. The students heard the orchestra perform, under the direction of Hugh Wolff, the opening Fanfare from “Also Sprach Zarathustra’’ by Richard Strauss; excerpts from "The Planets" by Gustav Holst; and the music from “Star Wars” by John Williams. After the concert, they went to view the National Christmas Tree at the White House. ++++ Watertown, N.Y., recorded 218 inches of snow during a blizzard in 1977. The Little Fox Mwtu-j ctofn Ktfmfuy OLnexs WOnU*'* cmrn i MMU1/ CtWT/ Z77. / /

Woodville Area News By JUNE CLARK Rappahtanock New* Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Grigsby and Cindy of Amissville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke and Mrs. Maggie Grigsby. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Cline of Fredericksburg and Mrs. Weldon Cline of Culpeper were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners. Donnie Conners of Rockville, Md. and Tommie Orange of Takoma Park, Md. were visitors Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Orange. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. Judy Avery and ' Experienced and Fully Insured Modern Equipment Call Today For Froa Eatimata FaJrtmud fctrutrt Bruce Vierling 675-3885 Flint Hill, Ve. 67S-3S08 Harold Brown Jr. of Winchester were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Julia Wood and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood and Henry B. Harold Brown remained for a longer visit Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland were Tuesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brown, Mrs. Beulah Armentrout and Mrs. Elnora Shoemaker in Front Royal. Mrs. Leo Wood of Reva was a Saturday afternoon caller of the Waylands. Mrs. Robert J. - Rodgers and Mrs. Roberta Spalding, both of Flint Hill, and W. L. Terrell of Dillwyn were Tuesday guests of Mrs. Dillard Glenn and Mrs. H. B. Winfrey. Visiting Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Willis III of Winchester. Sunday afternoon Mrs. Lanise Waites hosted a stork shower for Mrs, Linda Orfila Gentry of Etlan. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Johnson entertained Tuesday evening at a surprise birthday party for Kristie Johnson. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rooper, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hensley. Roger Smith, Mrs. Joan Smith, and their families, all of Culpeper, Karen Hill of Amissville. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Falls and Tim, Misty Hitt and Mrs. June Gark. THE FLOWER CENTER Next Door to Royal Oak Bookshop Flowers for AU Occasions We Have Poinsettias —Christmas Wreaths —Fresh and Silk Christmas arrangements 636-1971 in Front Royal Wire Manager Cassie Collins Service CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE at HAWTHORN,FARM,, in Beautiful Rappahannock County , $2°° per foot Rt. 618 off 231 - Smiles south of Sperryville or turn west on Rt. 618 from; Rt. 522 at Woodvilie. 3 Follow signs g Dec. 11-13 & Dec. 18-20 - 9a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 987-8252 for more information • Porcelain-enameled top and lid • Bac-Pak Laundry Information Center • 3 level water-saving loadsize selector • Agitator-mounted fabric softener dispenser • Bleach dispenser • Automatic cool-down for Permt. Press fabrics • Super SURGILATOR* agitator • 4 cycles: NORMAL, KNIT, PERMT. PRESS and GENTLE • 2 wash and 2 spin speeds • Energy-saving water temp selector with 4 wash/ rinse combinations • MAGIC CLEAN’ lint filter* Mod*) LFC 5700 Feature* Sp*ci*l cooldown car* lor Permt Preas and Kmt fabrics * 3 drying lamparalur* selection* * TUMBLE PRESS' Control * Ealralarga lint screen * Large 5 9cu It drying drum * Push-to-start button * Automatic door abut ott * Bac-Pak Laundry Information Center Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op Sparryville, Va. 9874555 —_ . ___ _ „„„ . __ -Rappahannock Neva Photo/S. Latham TRAFFIC BECAME CONJESTED and vehicles lined Route 642 from Amissville toward Viewtown as hordes of Christmas tree seekers descended on Quail Call Farm, operated by Capt. and Mrs. William Keim. Autos, station wagons and pickups crowded into the parking area of the farm and overflowed into the road. r 2ZU'* ews Sperr Vm By MRS. B.M. VARNER Rappahannock New* Correapondent Mrs. Frances Tabler has been discharged from Fairfax Hospital and is recuperating at the home of her friend, Ms. Dixie Catron in Arlington. Mrs. R. E. Thompsen and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve visited her last Thursday. The Rappahannock Girl Scouts Service Unit held a Christmas covered dish dinner Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holschuh near Castleton. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. were weekend guests of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Nethers and Kevin of Chesapeake Bay, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lillard were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers. Fred W. Schaefer is recovering from heart surgery =The News From Boston= By MRS. MARIE ATKINS Rappahannock News Correspondent Arthur Hitt Jr. attended the Prophecy Seminary at the Adventist Church in Fredericksburg last week. Mrs. Tom Thornhill was a Sunday caller of Mr. and Mrs. Brew Burke in Woodville. William Alphin attended the Farm Bureau convention in Norfolk last week. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hash spent the recent holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Topi Titus in Fairfax. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele and Michael were Wednesday callers of Mr. and Mrs. James Settle and family in Rixeyville. Recent guests of Mrs. Clifford Miller were Mr. and Mrs. William Symonvicz and Chris Miller of Silver Spring, Md. Robert Thornhill of Vienna was a Saturday guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cary G. Thornhill. Mrs. Nina Peyton and Jeff of Culpeper were Saturday callers of Mrs. Frances Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jenkins were Wednesday guests of Mrs. Virginia Hoffman and family in Culpeper. Hugh Andrew of Bethesda, Md. spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Wood. Mrs. Stephen Filyo Sr. of Wheaton, Md. arrived in the evening and Friday, Stephen Filyo Jr. and Mike Fetsko of Gaithersburg, Md. arrived to spend some time. They will return to their homes Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham and Donna were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Harris in Culpeper. Sunday guests of the Finchams were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Meredith and Jeremy of Reva Park. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Shelby Frazier of Castleton were visitors Saturday of their father, F. R. Frazier Sr. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karnes visited W. B. Carter in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal on Thursday. Mrs. Ellen Bridges of Chantilly was a Saturday luncheon guest of the Johnstons. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox and Robbie were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hensley and Mrs. Gladys Schlosser. Mrs. Leola McCloud and Mrs. Marie Marsden have returned from a week’s visit in Minneastrin, Fla. The Rappahannock Chapter DAR met with Mrs. Frank Duncan Saturday afternoon with nine members present. -Washington News— Dr. and Mts. G. Tyler Miller of Harrisonburg spent the weekend with Mrs. Arthur Miller. Joining them for dinner Sunday were Gen. and Mrs. Charles L. Booth of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Jatne* Settle bf Arfihgtori. -Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Baines, Bob and Lee were R. A. Baines Sr. and Mrs. Jack Riddick, both of Suffolk, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gurley of Virginia Beach. All attended the Lions Christmas party at Panorama. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Barberie in Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack of Springfield were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz. Saturday evening they attended the Lions' Christmas party held at Panorama. Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and Billy of Leesburg were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moffett III and daughters and Mrs. W. F. Moffett Jr. Pesticide Applicator License Farmers whose private pesticide applicator license expires December 31, 1981, can renew their- license by attending a meeting which will be held at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, on Friday, December 18, at 1:30 p.m. Prize Awarded Mrs. Pearl Clarke of Amissville won the ham given away by the Flint Hill homemakers last week as a fund raising project. The prize was awarded at the Homemakers' annual Christmas party held December 8 at the home of Mrs. Russie Miller. Building? •Paint •Lumber y •MiRwork 'f •Hardware * Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Warrenton Building Material Co., Inc. on the By-Pass Warrenton 347-1400 Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindstrom spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Eanes, Jennifer and Mark in Martinsville. Mrs. Eanes is the daughter of Mr. Lindstrotn. - t. . s Miss judiifti4 Jacobsen of Washington, D. C. was a Saturday visitor of Mrs. H. M. Keyser. Calling on Mrs. Gabe Burke Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther and children of Sperryville. Visiting Stant Weaver Thursday afternoon were Fred Butler, Mrs. G. R. Butler and grandchildren, John and Patricia Butler, all of Boston. John Weaver of Washington, D. C.. spent Saturday here with his father. Saturday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Alice R. Wood were Taylor Wiseman of Rapidan, Mrs. Russie Miller of Flint Hill and Paul L. Miller of Odenton, Md. Mr. and Mrs. William Swift of Arlington and Mrs. Virginia Ash of McLean were guests Sunday of Mrs. W. M. Fletcher. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser were Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Slaughter of Leesburg. Mr. and Mrs. J John Metiger of Lortdji were Tuesday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke. Mr. Burke entered Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal Wednesday and is visited daily by his family. Mrs! Pauline Hershey of Bristol, Pa. arrived Sunday for an indefinite visit with her mother, Mrs. Burke. Jimmy Lillard of Woodbridge spent Sunday afternoon with his mother, Mrs. Catherine Lillard. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lockheart and grandchildren, Breanna and Valerie Smith, all of Front Royal. Sunday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Cameron of Front Royal and the Lockhearts. Wanda Campbell and KQD^KWOODSTOVES Woodstowe Heat By the people who know cold. ■ I — [Randolph's] *- VPPI IVNCF & EQUIPMENT, INC.-* Kl. 29 North 825-9520 Culpeper ^^^UJES^RTSjSERVIC^^^ Gary Jenkins attended a birthday party for Melissa Cameron at Chester Gap Sunday. Amanda Rae Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown celebrated her first birthday December 8. Guests were Misses Tanya and Bonnie Brown of Silver Spring, Md.. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown and Larry and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown, all of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Brown and Jason, Robert L. Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark, Ms. Ann Eastham and Edie and Newell Everette. at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Mrs. Frances Thornton was a guest Saturday of Mrs. Francis Churchill Jones in Richmond and an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson in Fork Union. The pre-Christmas Brown family dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Johnson. Flint Hill Socials Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Welch, Ryan and Courtney of Mt. Airy, Md. were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Welch and Dale. Paul L. Miller Jr. of Odenton, Md. spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Paul Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beaumer and Trinia of Manassas and Butch Foster of Sperryville were weekend guests of Mrs. Guy Foster Sr. Calling Sunday, were Guy Foster Jr. of Sperryville and Jerry Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. James Lillard and family in Gainesville. Mrs. Ethel Pullen was a Saturday overnight guest of Mrs. Thelma Jeffries in Front Royal. Miss Doris Ann Atkins of Arlington spent the weekend with her mother. Mrs. Nelson Atkins. Saturday visitors of Mrs. Wade Pullen were Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pearson of Hume. Mrs. Pullen attended funeral services Monday for Walter Grimsley in Warrenton. NOTICE RAPPAHANNOCK NATIONAL BANK at Washington, Virginia will close at 12 noon on Christmas Eve, December 24 ^ and New Year's Eve, December 31 Unusual and Beautiful Handcraft £TAe 'twcr/vie Handsome Wood Carvings Unique Christmas Items % f j-«?t >»,ti) . — H * t \ * * f «* * » tT^w 7>pn r* >Ti I * lAflJtt’rr »'■/» Jv >ii'* v K Old Fashioned Wooden Toys Whimsical Mobiles Flump Quttted Pillows Open 10 to 5 seven days a week until Santa comes on Historic Chester Street Front Royal, Virginia 22603 ^ r i Gift Id eas Hassocks 1.95 ea Round, assorted colors Hassocks 10.95 ea Square, assorted colors Decorator Throw Pillows 5.95 ea Clothes Hampers 26.95 up Smoking Stands 29.95 up Floor Lamps 49.80 up with tray 3 Way Floor Lamps 59.88 up brass finish Children's Wooden Rockers 9.88 ea Folding Sewing Baskets 4.99 ea 9’xl2’ Carpet 69.88 ea Childrens vinyl Platform Rockers 39.95 ea Kneehole Desks 79.88 walnut finish Boston Rockers 99.95 assorted finishes 5 Pc. Pine Dinette Set 249.88 Platform Rockers 74.88 ea assorted colors Hoover Vacuum Cleaners 79.88 Blenders 39.95 Reclinera 169.88 C.E. Smoke Alarms 14.99 ea G.E. Portable Mixers 11.99 ea G.E. Can Openers Table Lamps G.E. Steam or Dry Irons G.E. Electric Skillet G.E. AM/FM Radio with 8 track tape player G.E. AM/FM Portable Radio AC DC • G.E. Pocket Transistor Radio with earphone G.E. Digital Clock Radio Desk Lamps Door Mirrors Como Kitchen Stools Gun Cabinet Lane Cedar Chest All Cedar, Cedar Chest Corner What Not Stands S Pe. Dinette Sets 7 Pc. Dinette Sets 9x12 Linoleum Rugs 12x12 Linoleum Rugs 12xlS Linoleum Rugs 7 Pc. Fireplace Ensemble 12x12 Carpet 12xlS Carpet 11.99 ea 19.88 ea 11.99 ea 39.88 ea 69.95 29.95 ea. 7.99 29.95 16.95 29.95 32.95 219.88 99.88 119.88 24.95 119.88 149.88 34.95 49.95 59.95 59.88 79.88 99.88 MARTIN FURNITURE . Co., Inc. "Where Good Furniture is NEVER Expensive" 125 E.Davis St Culpapar Phocia 525-1885 A_ N ^—7

FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE -'NCOH^OMTtP REGULAR SALES Every lues. HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 1 p.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st Tims. 1 p.m. Every Month 1 Mile East of Marshall Rt. 55 PHONE 364-1566 (DbttuarieH Grimsely Walter Newton Grimsley Sr., 7h, of Gainesville, died December 12, 1981 at Warren Memorial Hospital. Front Royal. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife Addie Grimsley; three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Moore of Orlean. Mrs. Louise Velasquaz. Manassas, and Miss Lana B. Grimsley, Gainesville; a brother, Aubrey Grimsley of Marshall; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted December 14 at Moser Funeral Home by Rev. William F. Burrough. Interment was in Warrenton cemetery. NOTICE OF POBLIC HEARING In accordance \Vith Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Courthouse, Washington, Virginia at 10:00 o'clock AM., Wednesday, January 6, 1982 to consider the following ordinance: Be it Ordained, by the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia that the dog fund of Rappahannock County, Virginia and the requirement of Virginia Code Section 29-213.31 that the treasurer of Rappahannock County keep all money collected by her in a separate account from all other funds colfected by her be. and same hereby is, abolished. Diane Bruce, Clerk Board of Supervisors Rappahannock County, Va. REGULAR AUCTION Thursday Night, Dec. 17 Jenkins Auction House Beginning 7:30 p.m. Many New Christmas Items Brass & Copper Marble Top Tables Many Useable Items DOOR PRIZE COUNTRY HAM John Walker Jenkins, Auctioneer Jenkins Auctioneering Service Washington, Va. 635-3325 or 987-8211 SPECIAL AUCTION Saturday Night December 19 Beginning 7:30 p.m. Jenkins Auction House Small Tables Glassware Wash Bowl & Pitcher Sets Many new Christmas Items , - vi Nice Door Prize To Be Given Away Come Early John Walker Jenkins, Auctioneer Jenkins Auctioneering SI Service Washington, Va. 675-3325 or 987-8211 Shryock Frank “Amos” Shryock, 83, of Greystone Terrace, Winchester, died December 10. 1981. Mr. Shryock was born April 21, 1898, in Winchester, the son of the late Frederick Adam and Ida Finkbine Shryock. He was the former owner of F. A. Shryock Co., Inc. and an orchardist. retiring in 1967. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, past president of the Kiwanis Club in 1950 and past treasurer of the Apple Blossom Festival. His wife, Elizabeth Hall Shryock preceded him in death in 1978. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edward Shokes of Winchester and Mrs. Walter Lawrence of Richmond; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Bowles of Boyce, and Mrs. Mary Richards of Melbourne, Fla. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the graveside in Mount Hebron Cemetery by the Rev. David Knight. Sisk Milton Sisk. 76, of Culpeper died Thursday, December 10, 1981 in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at the F. T. Valley Church conducted by the Rev. Ronald Wiley and the Rev. Milton Switzer. Burial was at Etlan Cemetery. Born in Rappahannock County on October 6, 1905, he was the son of the late Jacob Randolf and Carrie Maude Frazier Sisk. He is survived by his wife. Dolly May Deal Sisk of Culpeper; one. son. Jack William Sisk of Tazewell; three daughters, Mrs. Judith Ann Cliff of King George. Mrs. Jessie Louise Settle and Miss Jean Katherine Sisk, both of Culpeper and four grandchildren. ' •> :";V Kennedy Waver Wilson Kennedy. 73. of Slate Mills died Saturday. December 12, 1981 at Libbie Convalescent Center in Richmond. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Geest - Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper by the Rev. Harold Eaton. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. A retired farmer and Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation foreman, he was a native of Madison County, the son of the late Littleton Fellow and Mollie Catherine Fincham Kennedy. He was a member of Slate Mills Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife. Mrs. Eliza Goldie Kennedy; two sons. Robert Kennedy of Lynchburg and Charles Kennedy of Fairfax; two daughters. Mrs. Jean Minnis of Boston and Mrs. Betty Coates of Culpeper; five grandchildren; and two sisters. Mrs. Lucy Jenkins of Brandy Station and Mrs. Gladys Sisk of Sperryville. Joy Luke Is Artist-Activist By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock New* Staff Writer When Joy Turner Luke talks about color, people listen. As an artist, her bright, bold paintings have been exhibited at a long list of galleries and museums, including the Studio Gallery in Alexandria, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Smithsonian and the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D. C. As an expert on color, she has run the gamut of lecture appearances from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Georgetown University to the national Illuminating Engineering Society. She’s been a special color consultant for such diverse groups as Polaroid and the cartographic division of the Central Intelligence Agency. Working from an . office and studio in the F. T. Valley home she shares with her husband, former Rappahannock supervisor chairman E. P. Luke, she’s spearheaded a drive to bring standard labeling for quality and for chronic toxicity to art and craft materials. As representative of both Artists Equity Association and the American Society for Testing and Materials, she’s worked to convince manufacturers that if they uun i ko me route ot voluntary compliance with labeling standards they’ve helped develop, they’ll soon have to contend with federal and state mandates and regulations. Joy’s transformation from an artist to an artist who's a color expert began about 15 years ago when she was asked to teach a class on color. As a painting and drawing instructor, she had always been interested in color and when she started reading in preparation for the new class, she thought she knew a lot about the subject. “But what I had was a lot of misinformation," Joy recalled. “So I made a special study of color. The more I got into it, the more it began to involve other areas. For instance, if you want to teach color to artists, you tatgin with teaching them hrow to mix their paints.” -Lessons on mixing paints were futile, however, when the teacher couldn’t tell from the label what was in a particular paint tube. Joy explained that the names of pigments were sometimes listed on the labels but in a manner that didn't reflect accurately the components of the paints. For instance, the label might say cadmium blue but the paint itself, while blue in color, might not include one iota of that cadmium pigment. This becomes critical, Joy said, because permanence is important in an artist’s work. “Some pigments are more permanent, they have a greater light fastness than others.” she said. Manufacturers also started using company names on paint labels some 10 to 15 years ago. Joy noted, a move that left artists without any indication—even an incorrect impression—about what pigments the tube contained. In an effort to bring about accurate labeling. Joy and a couple of other artists set up the Inter-Society Color Council. On that council. Joy served as the representative for Artists Equity, the largest national organization for professional visual artists. “First, we had to find out what was in the paints. " she recalled. They purchased some 700 examples and sent the tubes off for laboratory analysis. “It was a long process. It took three years and we found out all kinds of interesting things," Joy said. “The good point was that we found, as a general whole, the manufacturers were pretty honest.” RAPPAHANNOCK ARTIST Joy Turner Luke with one of her colorful paintings. But they also discovered numerous cases where a less expensive pigment had been substituted for a more expensive pigment without listing the. substitution on the label. “Some of the manufacturers also used pigments that never should have been in artists paints in the first place, pigments that fade rapidly when they’re mixed,” Joy added. After the Color Council had established just what color components were in the tubes artists spread across their palettes, the group began light fastness tests to determine the permanence of the different paints. “It was a really historic thing. It had never been done before,” Joy noted. In explaining the four separate tests run simultaneously in Florida, Kansas, under fluorescent lamps and with expensive light measuring equipment, all using as controls pigments that the Council knew had either very goqd pt very poor light fastness records, Joy Luke sounds like a chemist. She took no special training when she embarked upon her color investigation; her expertise comes from listening to and remembering conversations with expert chemists. The conversations turned into debates when, after the tests were completed. Color Council members met with representatives of the paint manufacturers to evaluate the results. Initially, the paint company reps were secretive as they worried about parting with the formulas for their colors. But once they realized that the Color Council chemists could uncover those trade secrets by laboratory analysis, the manufacturers began to take an active, cooperative role in developing the standards for quality labeling, according to Joy. First the idea was to revise criteria set by the Bureau of Standards. The Bureau had not reviewed artists paints since 1962 and had stopped issuing voluntary standards at all in 1978 following severe budget cuts so that data was totally obsolete, Joy said. As an alternative, a subcommittee of the American Society for Testing and Materials, the largest voluntary standard writing body in the world, tackled the job. Joy Turner Luke is chairman of that subcommittee. It included manufacturer representatives. artists and technical experts. The group decided that paints with a high degree of permanence should be given ratings of one or two and Evelvn and John Payne of Hayne Supply. |n<>. introduces nain Mi oh room Anti Koiiliqiit* Rl 522 North V iiirlirsicr Ktl.. Front Km at Come See Wh.il Your Bath is Missing and Enjoy a Relaxing Experience in our Whirlpool Bath For Baths with Distinction" We h ill Continue to Serve Our C ontractors at our Regular Location Hours 10:00 A M . til 4:00 P.M. Mon. thru Sat. those with poor light fastness no designation at all. The subcommittee took just a short time to reach that consensus. But the voluntary labeling for quality, which will include a listing of the pigments used, must now be approved by the full membership of the American Society for Testing and Materials in an elaborate voting procedure. “The ASTM sometimes stands for Awfully Slow and Tedious Methods,” Joy joked, noting that the voting process may take months. Still, the quality controls for labeling are almost a reality, a success achieved with hardly a battle. That’s not the case with the second of Joy’s causes. “We’re working on another standard that’s causing a whole lot of fuss—chronic toxicity," she reported. Again, her involvement grew out of a highly defined sense of responsibility as an instructor. “Part of my job as an art teacher ^ to tell my students how to" handle their materials,” she stated. The federal government had established requirements for labeling on acute toxicity. Nobody knew, however, the exact extent of hazards which might be presented by long term contact with materials and chemicals used in arts and crafts, according to Joy. Along with other artists, she realized more and more that there were dangers. “But no one listened at first so we started to shout. Then we realized that the wrong people were hearing us—not the professionals who worked with materials everyday (and thereby faced the greatest risk of chronic toxicity) but the hobbyist. People who were involved with arts and crafts for just a few hours or so a month were being frightened off by something that could be perfectly safe for them,” she said. A drop in the number of arts and crafts hobbyists, who might be alarmed by the possibility of poisons in the materials they used could have severe repercussions in art circles, according to Joy. She reported that 80 to 90 percent of art and craft supplies are sold to hobbyists. “If they quit buying, prices will go up and it will end up costing artists money.” She stressed the need for caution, not hysteria, and emphasized that with or without labeling for chroifc toxicity, users of arts and crafts should always exercise minimum caution, washiiig their hands frequently and avoiding eating or smoking while handling paints, solvents and other potent materials. In the meantime, Joy and others are lobbying art and craft supply companies, again attempting to persuade zealous manufacturers, to release not just the color components but the complete formulation of their products. She wants the manufacturers to turn over the for- » mulas for all the arts and crafts supplies they produce to an independent toxologist The toxologist will review the (Continued on Page 8) The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "Thk Home of Thocohtfoi, Service” PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS NOTICE The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors has CHANGED THE DATE of its January meeting to Wednesday, January 6, 1982 at 10:00 o’clock A.M. in the Courthouse, Washington, Virginia. 't Diane Bruce, Clerk Board of Supervisors Rappahannock County FOOT FACTSDr. Bruce Vogel Podiatrist Foot Specialist H HEEL PAIN HAS MANY CAUSES We can see heel pain in a 10 year old child - we can see heel pain in a 45 year old jogger; and we can see heel pain in the 65 year old woman. This is one malady of the feet that can strike at any age. This is because it has many causes. The most common'cause of heel pain is a tight plantar ligament; the ligament that starts from the heel bone itself, spans the arch and attaches at the front of the foot. A common complaint is that the foot hurts more after sitting for a while and when the person tries to get up. If the condition is left untreated a heel spur may develop. Heel pain can be treated successfully with simple methods such as strappings, physical therapy and medication. Surgery is only a last resort Lastly - Obesity is an irritating factor not a cause of heel pain. A public service with the aim of promoting a better foot health environment. From the office of Dr. Bruce Vogel, Certified by the American Board of Podlatric Surgery, 85 Garrett Street, Warrenton, Va. 347-9393. The toytui Christmas Season is here again giving you the oppoiiumty to r.haie the spoci.it gift that has been serving Rappahannock County since t*n*» You can solve your gift problems—save mQney—even give yourself a present—if you act on this offer before December 31 1981 Itappaliamuirk Keuw 2 SUBSCRIPTIONS for $13 IN RAPPAHANNOCK AND ADJOINING COUNTIES—REG. $14 ELSEWHERE $16—REG—$17 SPLIT THIS OFFER ANY WAY YOU PREFER: •Give one year subscription to two different people $13 in Rappahannock and adjoining counties. •Give one person a 1 year subscription and extend your own subscription for one year (no matter when your subscription expires) lor $13. •Or a combination ot one subscription in Rappahannock or adjoining counties o!us one "beyond'' tor $14 50 SAVE $1. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS ACCEPTED FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR YOU MUST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS CHRISTMAS OFFER BEFORE DEC 31.1981 ^appahantiockJ'ffuia (Sift Subscription — P O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186 — or P. O. Box 58. Washington, Va. 22747 Nam*___ Address__ City-State. _NEW —RENEWAL Name___ Address__ City _State_ _NEW RENEWAL I snctoss L tOf subscriptions offer expires 12/31/81 SPECIAL! Gentlemen's Open House for Christmas Sunday, December 20 12-7 with T. V. Football Splash of Virginia Gentleman with every $25 purchase THE GREENHOUSE Main Street, Marshall, Va. Women's Designer Fashions and elegant clothing: Hand-embroidered sleepwear, fine imported sweaters for men and women, Holiday dresses, blouses, velvet suits, evening dresses, scarves, belts. Reg. Hours - Monday-Saturday 10-5 We will close Christmas Eve at 2 p.m.

, Horse & Farm Directory; —Appears each week in the following papers— j Loudoun Times-Mirror Leesburg, Va. (703) 777-1110 Fauquier Democrat Warrenton, Va. (703) 347-4222 Rappahannock News Washington, Va. (703 ) 675-3349 Place your ad in all 3 for as little as $7.25 -> INDEX AuctionsHorse/Livestock Bam Construction Boarding and Training ' Farm Equipment A Supplies Farm Services Farriers Fencing, Gates A Jumps Hay lor Sals Help Wanted Horses A Ponies - For Sale Horses A Ponies - Wanted Horses A Ponies to Give Away Instruction Livestock for Sale Miscellaneous Position Wanted Real Estate Saddleries Shows and Events Stables tor Sale or Rent Stud Service Tack A Equipment tor Sale Vans and Trailers Veterinarians UNITED BUILDING Specializing in the construction ot oak or block stables or barns. Free estimate. Call 301-963-7838. Boarding A Mining J BOARDING - Stall and Pasture, In Piedmont Hunt territory. Exercising optional. Call 703-5548290, let ring. (22) BOARDING - woods, trails, natural springs. New stalls, yearly or monthly Riding ring, lessons. Convenient to Middleburg and Warrenton. Near 1-66. Field or stall board. $50-$100 per month 703-364-9775. ROXETH HORSE CENTER - is now accepting young race horses for breaking, training and lay ups. For more information, call 703-8372317. (12-10-4t-22) TWO STALLS at The Hickory Hollow Stable are open for boarders. Horsemen who ride regularly or horses to be exercised preferred. P M 347-5637. BOARDING Pasture-Summer; Hay-Winter. Stalls, shelter. On Historic Landmark 700-acre Estate near Middleburg. $40. per month. Year round. Also, grain feeding. 703-687-6035 or 703-687-3201 figan’e Stable J located between Warrenton & Middleburg Snowden Clark (703)347-3127 Quality horses and ponies. Horses bought, sold and schooled. Top class boarding in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Farm Services GARDEN PLOUGHING, discing and custom bushhogging - phone 703338-7281. (12-17-31-22) Now You Can Place Your “Farm Services" Ad “Farm Equipment" Ad “Livestock” Ad in our NEW Horse & Farm Directory tr TIleRRy CfiRistmas (SlEEI HORSESHOEING and hoof trimming. 25 years experience. Call evenings or early morning. John Stafford, (703) 347-3284. (22) Mmip Wrnnum 3 FARM HELP WANTED - Must be thoroughly experienced in the handling of cattle, hay-making, and machinery. Salary, house and fringe benefits. Drug users and heavy drinkers need not apply. Call during weekday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 703-882-3258.(22) Fencing, Gate* * Jump* ) FARM GATES Made to Order, Any Size Oak Lumber H. G. ROSE Delaplane, Va. 364-1574 -: . ... ~ j FENCING Complete line of wire, plank and rail. AlsowHI install GEORGE WHITE SUPPLY, INC. MIddtoburg, Va. 703-687-6371 Qj) H»fior$*h ^ CLEAN OAT STRAW - $65. ton, delivered in 2 ton lots or more. 703-554-8462 after 6:00 p.m. (12-17-2t-22) J.H. Mears Dealer & Shipper of Quality Timothy and Mixed Hay 347-1414 2 HORSES: 5 yr. old Appaloosa, dark bay gelding, 14.2, very gentle, hunter, jumper, rides English & Western. $1,200. 6 yr. old TB gelding, dark bay, 16.2, very beautiful, very gentle, looks like Jet Run, $1,800. My children and I ride both these horses. In Martinsburg, W. Va. 304-2634175. HUNTER THOROUGHBRED CROSS, Bay gelding, 15.3 hands, 8 years, shown well. Rossi Y Caruso 16 inch saddle. Great Falls, 703-524-0619. (12-10-2t-22) LARGE APPALOOSA PONY, 8 years with papers. $800. or best offer. After 5:30 call 703-3276973. (22) d **«•* - ■ ■■in i i i nil in ii ill fniiiitoli 3 QUARTERHORSE - 15.2 Hands - Bay, 15 years, trailhorse, goes English or Western, $950 - call 703-777-3413. (22) QUARTERHORSE GELDING - going on two. Skip-N-Te breeding. Chestnut blaze, flaxen mane. Very attractive. Easy to work with. Asking $800. Call 703-777-5679 after 6:00 p.m. (22) REGISTERED BAY TB MARE, 6 yrs. old, 15.3 hands, excellent mover and jumper. Nice show horse and event prospect. Good stable manners. $4500. Not for beginner rider. (703) 3642734, call after 6:00 p.m. REGISTERE6 QUARTERHORSE - chestnut gelding, 15.2, 9 years quiet, excellent trail horse. Goes English or Western. Call 703-5548290, keep trying. (22) REG. QH GELDING, 16.1, 3 years, heavy hunter type, pinned on flat, good disposition. TB jgelding, 15.1, 6 years, started over fences. (r03) 825-6008. REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE WEANLINGS - Fillies and Colts. Reasonably priced - call 703-5548255. (12-3-4t-22) d Hwreett roxrttf WANTED TO BUY - Horses and Ponies for use in childrens' summer camp. Call Orchard Hill Stables. 703-554-8255. (12-17-tf-22) RIDING LESSONS Maintree Indoor Lighted Ring Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 703-777-3012 703-777-3279 HUNT COUNTRY STABLE Organized Cross-Country Rides Beg. thru Adv. Lessons, Boarding, Training Devoe Sehnert Richard Cecil 347-7993 Bring InYoer ^RCin. Clipper Blades. Knives, and Saws m SHARPENED Better Than New HORSE COUNTRY SADDLERY By Pass. Warrenion (703) )47 3141 B5H Tack <ft EMtaMsI fittatm *•»»« ^ 1r 4F4PPW. ; AAA Trailer Sales Inc. CHRISTMAS SALE All trailers in stock & on order during December = NOW ON SALE = All prices cut for end-of-year clearance Buy the whole famOy a gift that wUI be enfoyed by aO DLR #8465 703-347-0753 COTTAGE AND STABLE on farm in heart of Warrenton Hunt. Three bedrooms, large formal dining room, sunken living room with fireplace, french doors to screened porch. Eat-in kitchen, utility room. Welllandscaped patio, views, wood sh«l and garden shed plus stable with .tack and feed rooms, fenced paddock with water. Hack to most hunts. Deposit and references required. Term of lease negotiable. Call owner at 347-2742. OLREB. Richard Cecil Sporting Art Animal Portraits 347-7993 Trailer & Van repair •Welding *Body Work •Painting •Sandblasting •Mats *Hitches •Wiring • Brakes •Floors Doug Hayes (703) 937-4402 ONSALE NOW RrHEcMofl Virginia Hunt Country Map Includes the 11 Hunt Boundaries which are verified by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. Printed on Ivory color paper in 3 colors, measuring 18"x22'/i' ’. Phone and mail order accepted. $3.95 per copy (plain paper); $6.50 per copy (laminated paper). Plus $1.00 postage and handling. (Va. residents also add 4% sales tax.) Leedeen Tlmes-MIrror P.0. Bex 359 Leesburg. Va. 22075 703-777-1111 ARCOLA LEASE - PASTURE, board. 28 acres. Fenced, all weather creek. Open/shade. $350 per month or $4000 year. Days 703-938-7002. (22) BEDDING - Peanut hulls delivered by dump truck load - only one fourth the cost of bagged bedding. Call 703-361-5533. (12-3-4t-22) HORSE HAULING, anyplace, anytime. Call for rates. 347-0733. PONY CART & leather harness. Cart seats 3 comfortably. $275. 703-7547378. ROXETH HORSE CENTER - Route 1, Box 16A, Boyce, Va. offers regular instruction, boarding, training and a selection of trained horses for sale at reasonable prices. Phone about our suggestion for a perfect Christmas gift for your child. 703-837:2317. (12-10-4t-22) BIG SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE on all new silver trim halters with lead shanks, blankets, hoods, English bridles, Western girths and more - now reduced for quick sale. 347-5404. 16” FLAT SADDLE, two 17” all purpose saddles, one exercise saddle, one Lane Fox style saddle, one 16" all purpose saddle, two Western pony saddles, many bits & bridles. 3475404. NOW ACCEPTING USED SADDLES, bridles, bits & other accessories for new consignment shop in Werrenton: "Back In the Saddle”.347-5404. USED ENGLISH SADDLES, top quality and condition. Buy from owner and save: 1 Passier, Hanover model, 17'/j-inch. ($695 if new). $500; Triumph, 15'/?inch, ($350 If new), $325, Stubben Athos II, 17'/2, ($570 if new), $375; Whippy AH-Purpose, 17-inch. ($600 in new) $400, especially suited for long-legged rider. Call 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Near Mlddleburg. Joan M. duPont. 703-554-8564. (12-10-2t-22) USED SADDLES, bridles, bits and otner accessories for Christmas presents. Big selection of used Western saddles from $40 and up. 347-5404. 0 TANDEM HORSE TRAILER - completely enclosed. $500. Call 304-725-7275. (12-17-2t-22) 1980 SH00P 2- horse, thoroughbred deluxe, extra wide, two-tone blue, $2,650. Call Sherry, 703-754-9651. (22) Residential and Agricultural Construction W« specialize in custom horse barns, indoor riding arenas, run-in sheds, and ail other agricultural buildings. Also Sun decks, garages, additions. “Experienced, Professional, Affordable” Buildings to suit you, and your budget, time, and energy saving requirements. » 1 AMERICAN BUILDINGS t--. Commercial •Industrial • Indoor Arenas • Horse Barn Everything is planned, priced in the beginning and that is the price in the end If you would like to know more . . contact us for Free Information or Brochures R. Edward Daffan Inc. 13108 Minute Lane Nokesville, Va. 22123 (703) 594-2116 Classified Ads Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. Rates: $2.70 for the first 20 words, 10 cents for each additional word. Box number, $1.00 additional. (hoSkand 1 CHRISTMAS IS COMINb! Watercolors or sketches of farms or houses make special gifts. Business and Farm signs too! Call Patty 347 2133 or 937-5752. _ 71 + GtFT IDEA, HANDPAINTED Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs! Colorful geometric designs for house or barn. For good luck, crop abundance, happiness, etc. Prices start $15. Call 675-3620. 71 + HANDY MAN LOOKING for all kinds of work. Skills include urick work, block work and concrete work. Reasonable rates. Call Bobby Brown 675-3624. 71d3-24 THURMON WHORTON, Flint Hill—Plumbing, Heating, Electrical work. .24 hour emergency service at 675-36Q7. 71tfn HE.AVY DUTY bushhogging with industrial equipment. Call 825 0473 after 6 p.m. 71tfn ELECTRICAI- work, water pump installation and service. William E. Sisk, Electrical Contractor, Sperryville, Va. 987 8772. _ 71tfn JOHN H. MOORE CARPETS, 1 Church Street, Front Royal, Carpets, Rugs and. Remnants for kitchens, baths, living rooms, bedrooms, for the whole house. Always having a dis. sale. Phone 635 8883. _ 71tfn Remodeling, restorations, additions, all types of carpentry. Licensed. F. W. Hutchinson, 937-5579. _ 7ttfnnc Enjoy the great outdoors. Add a deck to your life. 937 5579. _ 71tfnnc MOSES GENTRY, Carpentry, general building, storm windows, tinning,, ceramic tile, guttering, state license, 923-4413 after 6 p.m. 71tfn RAPPAHANNOCK REFINISHERS - Pjck up and delivery, by appointment only. Barbara Sharan and Sandra Maskas. Call 987 8134. 71tfn CLO.CKS. Repaired, restored, custom, built. All work guaranteed. Eugene Tucker 675-3481. 71tfn OLD DOMINION Construction & Repair —Additions, renovations, including all aspects of home repair. Local references. For estimates. Call, evenings, 937-5482. 71tfn HANDMADE Cabinetry, kitchens, libraries, mantels, wall paneling. REPAIRS and refinishing of fine antiques. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Jett Street, Washington, Va. 675 3294. 71tfn CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY, Draperies, Wall coverings —Large selection decorator fabrics. Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Vee Tull, Red Hill Enterprises, Madison. 948 6406 71tfn ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings. Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout. Roof repair. Call Bill Starks, 675 3630, Washington, Va. 71tfn APPLIANCES, only the finest available, Thermador. JennAir, Sub-Zero, Waste King, Crown and more. CABINETS, featuring and exclusive RichMaid kitchens, of incomparable quality. Come by. and see the difference at COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Jett Street, Washington, Va. 675 3294. 71tfn A TIP TOP CHIMNEY SWEEP, j.. Isaac Watts, Clean. Fast. Thorough. 5th year experience. 948-6706. 71tfn ALL TYPES OF ELE.C TRlCAL WORK, plus water heater and plumbing repairs. Call Erwin Lesh, 675 3879. 71tfn PUMPS,, sales and services, residential or commercial. COUNTRY WATER SYSTEMS, Culpeper. 825 2781. 71tfn WATER filters and conditioners, sales and services. COUNTRY WATER SYSTEMS, Culpeper. 825 2781. 71tfn FOR SIGNS, Calligraphy, vehicle lettering, logo and graphic design, call Lettering, Etc., Davette Leonard, 221 Broadview Ave., No. 400, Warrenton. 347-9282. 71tfn ADULTCARE HlflHMiflilliriliMiMaaMiMiMMMMiijiij MEADOWBROOK provides the finest in adult care. Our facilities are located in a beautiful country setting. Trained nurses-aides and orderlies, supervised by our professional staff, offer dignity and service to our residents 24 hours a day, a live-in RN. The monthly fee includes complete in-house care. For details write to Administrator, Meadowbrook, Rt. 1 Box 103, Reva, Va. 22735 or call 1 703 547-2333. We welcome and encourage your visits to our homes. _ 71+pd He who has done his best for his own lime has lived for all times. —Schiller + + + + BUSINESS "1 opportunities J SMALL TOWN OP PORTUNITIES: The Plains now launching major revitalization, invite and seek enterprise for top quality shops and professional services. Compatible with English Village concept. Buildings available for lease or purchase. Call 703 253 5620. _ 3sl7tfnnc l* Wise. FOR SALE WQODSTOVE STORE going out of business, great values while they last. ASHLEY fireplace insert, *375. HATCH NATURAL PRODUCTS, Nethers. 987 8566. 42d31 TURN YOUR WINDOW info a mini-greenhouse. Phone 9375579. __42tfn-nc 275 GALLON oil tank on legs. Used 6 months. $125 or best offer. Call (703) 937 4655. __42dl0 17 SOLIGOR telephoto zoom lens, 75-260, S 4.5, adaptable to any 35 MM camera, $150 or best offer. Call 675-3412 or 636 2818. 42dl7 CHRISTMAS TREES: $10, 5 10 feet. Cut your own, Castleton. From Washington Rt. 626 to Rt. 618. Follow signs. From Culpeper, north on Rt. 522 13 miles, Rt. 626, four miles. Sale Dec. 11 and 12, 18 and 19 only. 42dl0 17 PIGS FOR SALE. Weaned. Call 937-4924. 40dl7f4 SEIGLER oil heater, S20. Call 987-8628. .__42 + HAY, round bales, 1981 cutting, $15 each. Flint Hill. *03675-3268. 42d24 FOR SALE: 1) Chestnut rails and locust posts, $1.50 each; 2) Wood Stove like new, heated large house $275; 3) Large hay bales loaded on your truck, $15 each. 675 3691. 42 + WHITE bath tub and pedestal sink base, good condition, toilet, offer price. Contact Mrs. Jean B. Moffett, Gay Street, Washington. 675-3374. _ 42 + The Corner Shelf in Culpeper, offers the best in books—A gift for every Christmas need. 8254411. 42 + FIREWOOD, seasoned oak, state licensed dealer. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call 636 6527. 42j7 ARTICLES FOR SALE: Stereo system, 7 pieces included, Akai reel-to-reel, Kenwood receiver, sell as unit only; Ceramic horse head lamps, $35 for pair; Italian oil paintings. 937 5786. _42 + 2-FAMILY yard sale, Saturday, December 19, beginning 10 a m., at the home of the late C.E. Dearing, Piedmont Avenue, Washington. 675 3347. 42+pd LUMBER FOR SALE: Poplar, pine, and oak. Custom sawing. Buyers of standing timber. Rappahannock Lumber Company, Springcreek Farm. Call 937 4924. 12dl7f4 cawmrr mum set imp Shop locally Save money and gas 76% off 7 Will! this C. Pul Kill Sl(5u‘WKl** NEW ARRIVALS Perfect Stocking Stuffer Executive Jelly Beans f Of the Chief Of Your Lite Something For Everyone Country Manor 2 miles west ol Sperryville Mignway i 1 Sperryville. Va 987-8761 \ Hrs 9-6 daily > r HELP WANTED Mature lady to live in with widow. Other help. Room, board, laundry, salary. Block to everything. 703 777 1314. Mrs. C. Roland Atwell, 128 S. King St., Leesburg, Va. 22075. 108 + TV TECHNICIAN Seeking highly qualified technician immediately for permanent position. Would consider part-time.Good company benefits. Contact Bob Nichols, Nichols Appliance Center, Inc., 138 S Catoctln Circle, Leesburg. Va., 703-777-8060 or 138 N. 21st Street. Purcellvllle. 703-3384125. CHILDCARE 1 SERVICES J MOTHER will babysit child 18 months or older in her home weekdays, Amissville area. Nutritious snacks! 937 5226 before 7 p.m. _4+pd MISC. VI ANTED SPLIT RAILS WANTED: Need lots of split rails in good condition. Used or new. Will pick up. Cash. Phone days 347 7144 or evening weekends 347 3711. lOtfnnc WOULD like to do housework by the hour, will furnish references, no transportation. Jean M. Bruce. 675 3202. 43dl7 WOULD like someone to help with elderly lady. Contact Maud E.' Roy, Washington. 43d17pd WANTED: Wood cook stove, 28 inches wide. Call 987 8495. __43-t-pd PAYING UP TO $900 FOR ROIL TOP DESKS Up to $400 for walnut pie safes, up to $400 for fahdy oak halt trees Also buying corner cupboards, pie safes or other woods. And all types of other antiques. Also silver and gold Call 1-703-740-8460 collect or write. Bart Long. P O. Box 70. New Market. Va 22844 LOSTANDFOUND FOUND—2 cows in the Washington-Flint Hill area. To claim, send description to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. Will collect board bill. _ 41dl7 <;i\K AVI US ) BEAUTIFUL champion sired, neutered St. Bernard needs country home. Not large eater. Call evenings or weekends 301-899-7184. _15 + t ..■ 1 PETS FOR SALE SHIH TSU PUPPIES, home raised with LOVE, AKC, champ lines, M & F. Choose yours now, ready to go X mas Eve. Call 703 948 6444 days or 703 923 4679 evenings. 50 + FRENCH top bunnies, cute, loveable, reasonably priced. Call 937 5786. _ 50 + CLASSIFIED ADS WORK THE PLAINS FOR RENT NEAR 1-66 2 COTTAGES WITH SECLUSION AND CHARM, COMPLETELY RESTORED: 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE, lots of closets, 2 fireplaces, living room, kitchen with washer and dryer, and sun porch. $450 per month. 1 BEDROOM COTTAGE, balcony, living room and kitchen with washer and dryer. Lovely deck and fenced yard. $330 per month. References and leases required. THOMAS and TALBOT Offlct (703) 087-5522 Evtnlngs (703) 087-6712

c LEGAL NOTICES ) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries at a meeting held in Richmond, Virginia, on October 16, 1961, adopted the following amended regulations pursuant to Sections 29 125, 29-126 and 29-127 of the Code of Virginia, to become effective January 1, 1982. CHAPTER 23. Fishing Generally R23-3. Except as provided in this regulation and in R24-5.1, R24-10.1, R24 10.2, and R2410.3, there shall be no size limit on any species of fish. There shall, however, be a twenty-six Inch minimum size limit on muskellunge, a twenty-inch minimum size limit on northern pike and a twenty-inch minimum size limit on land-locked striped bass (rockfish). Also, there shall be a twelve-inch minimum size limit on largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass in the North Fork of Pound Reservoir and In the Roanoke (Staunton) and Dan Rivers and their tributaries downstream from Niagara Dam on the Roanoke River and the Brantly Steam Plant Dam on the Dan River and the North Fork Shenandoah River downstream from Route 42 bridge at Timberville and the Shenandoah River from the mouth of the North Fork downstream to the West Viroinia boundary line and the New River from Claytor Dam to the West Virginia boundary line, and in the North Anna, Chlckahominy, Claytor, Philpott and Flannagan reservoirs and Beaverdam Reservoir in Loudoun County, ana in i_axe woomaw (Gathright Project) and in the waters of Fort A. P. Hill, and in the waters of Quantico Marine Reservation. It shall be unlawful to have any largemouth,, smallmouth or spotted bass less than twelve inches in length in one's possession while on any of the waters mentioned in the preceeding sentence, it shall be unlawful to have any largemouth, small mouth or spotted bass from twelve to fifteen inches in length, both inclusive in one's possession on Chesdin Reservoir or the Appomattox River from the Brasfield (Chesdin) Dam to Bevel's Bridge on Chesterfield County Route 602. It shall be unlawful to have any walleye or yellow pike perch less than fifteen inches in length in one's possession on Gaston Reservoir. It shall be unlawful to ahve any smallmouth, largemouth or spotted bass from eleven to thirteen inches in length, both inclusive, in one's possession on the South Fork Shenandoah River from the Luray Power Dam near Luray downstream to its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River at Riverton. CHAPTER 24 Trout Fishing R24-8. It shall be unlawful to fish in waters designated as trout waters or in the waters covered by R24-10.1, R24-I0.2 and R24-10.3 after the daily creel limit of trout is obtained. COMMISSION OF GAME AND INLAND FISHERIES Frank F. Everest, Jr., Chairman 202 + BLACK KETTLE RESTAURANT Sunday Brunch Beginning December 20 11 a m. - 2 p.m. 200dl7 ALL CHRISTMAS patronag.? advertisements must be selected by Monday, December 21 to be included in the December 25 issue. If you have not been contacted and wish an ad for your business, please call 675 3349 or 675 3232. WANTEO TO RENT WANTED TO RENT, 2 bedroom apartment or house near Sperryville or Woodville. 987 8577. A6+ SEEKING to rent small farm with house, good soil for local vegetable production. Call 703451 0508, Alex. _66+ PERSONAL NO HUNTING WITHOUT PERMISSION on the old E. M. Jones property; now under new ownership, Babcock. Call collect 212-744 1618, 9 to 5. 47nl2-dl7 Members of Castleton Fire Department and residents of that area extend appreciation to all who assisted with Charlie Gasch Day. The event was a great success and all contributions and attendance is appreciated, as well as the sponsorship of the County Fire and Rescue Association. _ 47 + The Kanaby family would like to thank the Amissville Rescue Squad for their quick and professional response to Lois' need on 12-11-81. Special thanks to Betty Harrison and Janet Yancey for their help. Thank you all. The Kanaby's 47+ MERRY, MERRY, MERRY Christmas! From: Susan & Leah, 26 Breeze Ave., No. 2, Venice, Calif. 90291. 47+pd I .wish to thank each and everyone for their many cards, visits, letters, baskets and the kidness shown to me since I have been in. Special thanks to the Rev. Steven Scoggin for his visits. May God bless each one of you. I am so grateful to all. Gladys Payne Washington 47 + In sad but loving memory of our dear wife, mother and grandmother, Sarah Alice Frazier, on her birthday, December 22. Happy Birthday in Heaven Mother. We miss and love you very much. Robert L. Frazier Bobby L. Frazier Ruth F. Clark and grandchildren 47 + /VKHICLKS FOR SALK l _✓ 1969 CHEVROLET live tandem cab-chassis, low mileage 427 engine, 5 speed, 2 speed auxiliary trans., power steering; real nice unit. Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 825-8381. _400 + ELECTRIC 8. PLUMBING SPECIAL I 1973 Chevrolet V»ton with utility body, ladder racks and economic 6-cyl. engine, ew paint also. Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 825 8381. 400+ 1971 CHEVROLET Impala, 4 door, 6-cyl., 3-speed, P-S. Priced low. Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 825B381. 400 + 1965 REBUILT Mustang Coupe, automatic, $1950; 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, $1200, or best offers, both in good condition. 675-3422. 400d17 1978 FORD PINTO STATION WAGON. Silver, 4 cyl., 60,000 miles. Excellent condition. $2,200, make offer. Call 3477159 or 347 9201. 400dl0 17 The *" ‘Middleburg’ Scarf ... the perfect stocking stuffer! $5.00 / 3 for $12.50 in assorted colors exclusively from Joumt/men hamim Ltd, 16 South Madison Middleburg, Virginia 687-5681 Fine clothing, footwear for Men & Women for country living/luggage/gifts Foreign & American Car Repairs Specializing in German & Japanese Made Gars Jack’s Service Center 30 Ashby Street Warrenton 347-3785^^ ICLESFOR SALE! 1978 DODGE Vj-ton short bed pickup, 6-cyl., automatic, P-S, snow tires. Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 8258381. 400+ 1975 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo, real nice, V-8, automatic, PS, PB, A-C, snow tires, much more. Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 82S-8381. 400+ 1969 CHEVROLET Vi-ton pickup, 6-cyl., 3 speed, mud and snow tires, long bed, step bumper, low mileage. Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 825-8381. 400 + 1978 DODGE Monaco, V-8, automatic, PS, PB, A-C, AMFM, one owner, Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 825-8381. 400+ 1980 FORD F-350 1 ton, dual wheel, stake body, short wheel base, V-8, 4-speed, Clean! Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 825-8381. 400+ 1978 BUICK Century Wagon, V-6, automatic, PS, PB, A-C, AM-FM, snow tires, one owner. Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 825-8381. 400+ 1978 BUICK LeSabre Sport, 2door, V 6 turbocharged engine, automatic, PS, PB, AM-FM, A-C, much more. One owner, new snow tires, radials. Culpeper Motor Corp., Rt. 29 N., Culpeper. 825 8381. 400+ Wakefield Schedules Christmas Pageant Wakefield School's Christmas Pageant, scheduled for Friday evening, December 18, will feature an original play written by 7th Grader Ryan Barnes of Sperryville. Thfe play, Angel Squadron, has been adapted with the help of Wakefield's Dramatics' teacher Mrs. Pamela Lynn from an award winning short story entered last year by Ryan in the Samuel’s Library Christmas Writing Contest. This four-act play with a cast of thirty-five 7th Graders involves the adventures of a gone-astray squadron of angels sent to announce the birth of Christ to the Bethlehem shepherds. Although written in a somewhat humorous vein, the play’s serious underlying message concerns man’s response to the Christmas message. In addition to the play, the Wakefield Pageant will include a candlelight procession, readings from the Scriptures, and a presentation of Christmas music by the Wakefield Chorus and Orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Gloria Harris. The two students who will lead the procession and read from Scriptures, selected on the the basis of citizenship and academic achievement, are Jennifer Gajgnon, 8th Grade daughter of Col. and Mrs. Louis Gagnon of Haymarket. and Walter Scott Reid III, 11th grade son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Reid, Jr. of Front Royal. The program will begin at 8 p.m. in the Wakefield auditorium. Huntly. The public is most cordially invited to attend. There is no charge for admission. A Collection Of Favorite Cookies For Christmas Christmas means cookies to many people, cookies hanging on the tree, passed around with eggnog, exchanged in fancy tins as gifts for someone special. We’ve collected some favorite recipes for Rappahannock cooks to try in the long frosty days remaining before Christmas. Cookbooks remind us that those traditional holiday cookies containing brown sugar, honey, spices, fruit General District Court Lonnie Clatterbuck, Jr., Sperryville, trespass, 10 days in jail, suspended, $50 fine $30 costs. Steven Clatterbuck, Sperryville, trespass, 10 days in jail, suspended, $50 fine $30 costs. Donald Jenkins, Gainesville, trespass, 30 days in jail, costs $30. Appealed. Raymond Slaughter, Amissville, fail to vaccinate dog, dismissed; same, fail to license dog, dismissed. Jimmy Glover, Syria, no operator's license, $15 fine; same, expired plates, $50 fine; same, no inspection, $15 fine $18 costs. Jo Ann Chapman, Ark., speeding 65/55, $20 fine $18 costs. Jamieson P. Knopf, Md., speeding 68/55, $26 fine $18 costs. William A. Mann, Rockville, Md., speeding 69/55, $28 fine $18 costs. Ronald C. Penick, Md., speeding 67/55, $24 fine $18 costs. Francis W. Plogger, Md., speeding 68/55. $26 fine $18 costs. Anthony J. Alesi, N.J., speeding 69/55, $28 fine $18 costs. Everett W. Brown, La., expired inspection, $10 fine $18 costs. Kathleen K. Castro, Del., speeding 68/55, $26 fine $18 costs. Francis M. Corson, N.Y., speeding 69/55, $28 fine $18 costs. Mary A. Gale, Md., speeding 68/55, $26 fine $18 costs. Michael C. Gunter, Ohio, drive on suspended license, operator's license suspended 90 days, $100 fine. Robert J. Guy, Tenn., speeding 67/55, $24 fine $18 costs. William M. Johnson, Md., speeding 64/55, $18 fine $18 costs. Daniel J. Kane, Calif., expired registration, $15 fine $18 costs. Elizabeth M. Ketcham, N.Y., speeding 64/55, $18 fine $18costs. W. Harrison Lackey, Pa., speeding 70/55, $30 fine $18 costs. Barry A. Morgan, N.Y., speeding 72/55, $34 fine $18 coat*. John E. Murray III, Colit., Speeding 68/55, $26 fine $18 costs. Mark C. Perry, Md., speeding 67/55, $24 fine $18 costs. R CHS Honor Roll The following is a list of RCHS students who made the Honor Roll for the second Advisory: Grade 8: Rob Brown. Natalie Butler. Larry Diehl. Delmas Dotson. Tara Fisher. Lisa Freeman. Daren Harrison. Beth Helms. Dennette Hickerson, Chucky Jenkins. Kenny Jenkins. Sandra Jenkins. Troy Jenkins. Karen Jordan. Debbie Lysik. Charlotte Magee. John McCoy. Kerek Moore. Debra Pullen. Mike Starks. Jackie Wayland. Greg Williams. Tony Williams. Henry B. Wood. Grade 9: Mike Atkins. Ronnie Atkins. Kelly Bristol. Julie Burke. Angie Caesar. James Dennis. Cindy Menu Suraum Cord* Dec. 21-23 Monday Garden veggie pie. lima beans with butter, pineapple chunks, milk. Tuesday Macaroni and cheese, baked carrots with raisins, combread. peaches, milk. Wednesday Creamed chicken on toast, green beans with butter, apple slices, milk. Thursday & Friday Closed Christmas Holiday. Dodson. Cathy Jenkins. Sherry Poe. Linda Settle, Marc Streagle. Brenda Walker, Eugene Wharton. Grade 10: Cheryl Atchison. Sandra Atkins. Brian Barnes. Marie Davis. Elwood Dodson. Nancy Frye. Tom Eastham. Kristie Shelia Scott. Beverly Settle. Sharon Jenkins. Craig Kenyon, Ann Oliver. Peggy Stephenson. Dawn Watson, Kim Wayland. Dina Williams. Grade 11: Brenda Atkins. Cathy Atkins. Cindy Bywaters. Cheryl Dodson, Tom Eastham. Kristies Foster. Kristi Johnson. Amanda Magee. Cristol Porter. Patricia Scott. Chuck Stephenson. Terri Tylek. Cindy Weaver. Grade 12: William Lee Anderson. Jr.. Lavonne Atkins. Wayne Atkins. Allison Best. Maxie Clark. Kelly Gilkey. Rhonda Jenkins. Gwen Jordan. Alan Kidwell. Donna Knight. Margie Menefee. Tammy North, Lisa Poe. Troy Robinson. Sharon Scott. Shelia Scott. Deverly Settle. Keith Settle. Cindy Williams. Gail Wines. Menus v RCES Dec. 21-22 Monday Grilled ham and cheese on bun. buttered peas, wonderbar. Christmas cookie, milk. Tuesday Hot dog on bun. french fries, chilled pears, milk. RCHS Dec. 21-22 Monday Macaroni and cheese, little smokies, buttered peas, chilled mixed fruit, homemade biscuit, milk. T lie* day Hot dog on bun. french fries, hostess pie. milk. and molasses keep well. Those that are cakey and delicate dry out or go limp faster. If you must freeze special cookies to keep them, heat..them for a minute when thawed in a 300 degree oven. To soften dry. hard cookies, put them with a piece of bread or apple in an air tight container. Lebkuchen are to hang on the tree, but they'll keep long enough to provide many snacks after their decorating is through. This recipe makes about 4 dozen 4-inch cookies: Lebkuchen (GinKerforead Cutouts) l'/j cups unsalted sweet butter, softened '/i cup packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon grated orange peel l'/i cups light molasses two-thirds cup honey 3 eggs, beaten 6 to 6Vi cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda Vi teaspoon salt Whole blanched almonds Red and green candied cheeries, cut In half 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 Cookie Glaze (recipe follows) 1. Cream butter and sugar in large mix^r bowl; beat in ginger, cinnamon and lemon and ortnge petls. Heat molasses and honey in small saucepan to boiling. Cool 10 minutes. Stir into butter mixture; bat in eggs. Sift 4 cups of the flour, the baking soda and salt together. Stir into batter. Stir in as much of the remaining flour as needed to form a soft dough. Shape dough into ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours or overnight. 2 Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough on lightly floured surface 'A inch thick. Cut out cookies with 4-inch cutters of desired shapes. Transfer to greased baking sheets. Press almonds and cherries lightly into dough. Brush tops of cookies with egg white. Bake until centers are firm to the touch. 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks 10 minutes. 3. While cookies are baking, make Cookie Glaze. Brush generously over warm cookies. Cook cookies completely. Cookie Glaze Makes about V« cup 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrap 1 tablespoon water Heat ingredients in small saucepan, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture boils; reduce heat. Simmer covered 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Sarah Latham, who bakes Christmas cookies for half of Rappahannock County as well as being editor of the Rappahannock Newt, uses a well-worn and spattered copy of her favorite picture cookbook for her cookie recipes. Here are two of the recipes she likes best. Snickerdoodles Mix together thoroughly— 1 cup soft shortening l'/j cups sugar 2 eggs Sift together and stir in... 2V4 cups sifted flour 2 tsps. cream of tartar 1 tsp. soda Vi tsp. salt Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of walnuts. Roll in mixture of 2 tbsp. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Place about 2” apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned..but still soft. (These cookies puff up at first...then flatten out with crinkled tops.) Temp: 400 degrees. Time: 8-10 minutes. Yield: 5 doz. 2" cookies. Molasses Crinkles Mix together thoroughly: */« cup soft shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1 «U '/«cup molasses Sift together and stir in: 2Vi cups sifted flour 2 tsp. soda Vi tsp. salt Vi tsp. cloves 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of large walnuts. Dip top in sugar. Place, sugaredside-up. 3*’ apart on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with 2 or 3 drops , of water to produce a crackled surface. Bake just until set but not hard. Barbara Burke, who also works for the News, makes Carrot Cookies and frosts them with Orange Butter Icing. Carrot Cookies 1 cup shortening (part soft butter) Vi cup sugar 2*gg» 1 cup mashed cooked carrots 2 cups flour (all-purpose) 2 teaspoons baking powder Vi teaspoon salt '/« cup shredded coconut Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and carrots. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in coconut. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until no imprint remains when touched lightly. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Cool. Frost with Orange Butter Icing. Yield: 4 dozen. Orange Butter Icing 3 Tablespoons soft butter or margarine i'/i cups confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 Tablespoon orange juice Blend butter and sugar. Stir in orange peel and juice. Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency. Third Of Fuel Funds Already Allocated More than one-third of the funds available to assist low income families with their fuel bills this winter has been committed, according to the Virginia Department of Welfare. As of December 3. 1981. $7.8 million has been set aside to assist needy families with fuel deliveries. The $7.8 million represents 37.3 percent of the state’s total allocation of $20.9 million for direct assistance to families in need. Of the $7.8 million committed to assist applicants seeking help during the first five weeks of the program’s operation. $1.9 million has already been paid-out to cover existing fuel bills. The Low Income Energy Assistance Block Grant is expected to provide $27.4 million to Virginia this year to fund the fuel assistance program. Other than the $20.9 million set aside for direct assistance to needy families, funds have also been budgeted for: emergency weather related crises, repairs to dangerous heating equipment, and supplements to the home weatherization program. Persons in need of assistance to pay their fuel bills may apply for help . the Rappahannock department of welfare in Washinton. Artist Joy Luke (Continued from Page 6) formulas and then advise the companies on how to label their products as regards possible long term toxicity. The labels are to include precautionary statements (example: store in ventilated area, avoid contact with skin, wear dust mask, wear respirator, etc.) and risk statements (example: may be harmful-toxic-very toxic by breathing vapors or contact with skin or if swallowed). "This is the very first time there’s ever been a standard that calls for someone from outside a company to look at a formulation.” Joy noted. The manufacturers are far from convinced that they should share their complete formulas, formulas that could be revealed by Amissville News C. G. Lawrence of Silver Spring. Md. spent the weekend with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lawrence. He has accepted a position with the Maryland Casulty Insurance Company. Visitors Friday afternoon of Mr. and S. D. Hutton were Mrs. Elizabeth Shumate and Mrs. Virginia Green of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Stover. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Oliver and Stephanie Oliver were in Front Royal Friday evening for the tenth birthday celebration of Heather Stover, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stover. Ken Wild of Falls Church was a recent visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Compton were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Duggin at Mt. Vernon. Mrs. _Sarah Latham, accompanied by Mrs. Eddie Huff and John of Manassas, were supper guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. David Hoadley and Sarah Kearns in Falls Church. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley were in Madison on Thursday and on Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newton, Michelle and Darrin. Lisa Priest and her roommate at the University of Virginia. Donna Bales of Marion, were visitors from Wednesday until Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Priest. laboratory analysts but only at great time and expense. As leverage, Joy points out that a bill to require labeling for chronic toxicity has already been introduced in the New York State Legislature and in Congress. She argues that manufacturers should beat federal and state governments to the punch by complying with voluntary standards on toxicity labeling, an approach that will be faster, more effective and less costly. But she noted that house paint manufacturers in particular are opposed to voluntary standards even though they won’t be affected. “They don't want their formulations known and they see this as a precedent." Joy explained. This week, a show-down meeting is scheduled between Joy's group representing standards for toxicity and representatives from major paint companies. The session is important enough for Congressman Fred Richmond. sponsor of the bill on mandatory labeling.' to send a representative to monitor the discussions. Joy will probably walk away from the paint fight with another victory notch on her palette. Soft-spoken, polite. reasonable and persuasive, she has an artist's gift for expressing herself with words as well as with a paint brush. Although Joy Turner Luke's involvement in the fight for accurate and complete labeling has won her a reputation as an activist. and left her precious little time to wield a paint brush, she sees herself first and foremost as an artist. “I don’t paint any more but 1 don't like to say that I don't. 1 consider every day that tomorrow 1 will ... 1 still consider myself a painter and my prime knowledge is in that field." counTBr none/ ROBERT METCALFE GENERAL CONTRACTOR New Homes •Cabins •Additions • Remodeling Box 147 Flint Hill, Va. 703*675»3897 Va. Class A Contractor’s License STOCKING STUFFERS FIVE SEASONS CABIN - remote hideaway, well, septic, bath but no path, 3 acres, Mt. Views, Try $25,000. OLD LOG HOME to restore, stone fireplace, $30,000. HISTORIC DUET SCHOOLHOUSE, now 2 bedroom home, fireplace, loft, wooded, ready to mote in, $35,000. NICELY WOODED 5 ACRES, near Amissulle ■ Or lean, $16,900. PRICE reduced to $49,500: 3 bedroom brick home, full basement, fireplace, garage, bam, nearly 4 acres, Mt. Views! HISTORIC OLD HOMES with potential for Inns, antiques, etc. . . NEW CONTEMPORARY with quality features, large decks, $66,000. REAL ESTATE - > HYPHENATED PEOPLE have more fun. . . ROGER BATCH-ELDER, REALTOR (aka Santa Claus Realist Across from Rush Riut ( Washingtonj\hi. 22747 Office: 675-3777 Igloo. 937 H388 JJropertQ (Offerings PUT your Solar Home upon this knoll. 18 acres w/views in all directions. Bold stream. Close to Washington. $39,600. OTHER parcels range from 8 to 300 acres. CALL US. tell us what you ’d like and we'll try to find it. REMEMBER OUR OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, December 22 Eileen M. Day, REALTOH ('Ionian House Hox !2f> REALTY WORLD • Lucille K. !*rire 675-.U27 fVashinfiton. Va. 22747 675-3400 Q3 MLS Beverly Atkins W7-HW4 Milzie } uunti W -5/<M