Rappahannock News, February 21, 1985

** '' 1 • Septic Waste Land Disposal OK’d A bill that allows land disposal of septic waste in counties with less than 100 people per square mile has been unanimously passed by the Virginia House and Senate. Delegate George Beard, who represents Orange, Madison, Greene and most of Culpeper County, co-sponsored the bill. • Mobile Home Bill Killed A Senate Finance Committee of the General Assembly has killed a bill that would have required counties to allow mobile homes in areas zoned for agricultural use. The committee heard strong opposition from local government officials who argued that the proposed measure would limit a county’s ability to establish a zoning ordinance that restricts or disallows the use of mobile homes for permanent housing. • Seal Belt Bill Dies On February 15, a Virginia Senate Committee killed a bill that would have required motorists in Virginia to wear seat belts. Law makers attacked the bill, which passed the House February 1, as an infringement on an individual’s rights. • Special Education Update The Rappahannock County public school system is preparing the 1984-85 update of the Special Education Six-Year Plan. This plan includes statements of local policies and procedures, and financial estimates concerning special education and related services for all handicapped children ages two through 21. Any citizen with questions and/or recommendations about special education and related services in Rappahannock County should contact Pamela M. Rowe at the School Board office, 987-8773. The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, to discuss the six-year plan. This meeting will be held at the School Board office. All Special Education Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. Public participation in the meetings are welcomed. • Garden Club Grants This year the Rappahannock County Garden Club will once again offer the Frances J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship Grants to graduating seniors of Rappahannock County for the purpose of continuing their education. One grant in the amount of $1,500 will be given as well as two grants for $500 each. Applications for grants are available at the Guidance Department in the high school. All applications must be returned to thd Guidance Department by April 15. • Social Security Benefits A person who returns to work after beginning to receive Social Security retirement benefits may qualify for higher benefits because of the additional earnings, Bruce A. Hundley, Social Security manager in Culpeper, said recently. “It is not necessary for the worker to take any action in such cases,” Hundley said. “Social Security automatically refigures the benefit after the additional earnings are credited to the worker’s record. People should, however, tell Social Security if they expect to earn more than the annual exempt amount.” Additional information about benefits may be obtained from the Social Security office located at 806 N. Main St. in Culpeper. The telephone number is 825-3500. • Democrats Host Lt. Governor Dr. and Mrs. Charles Butler of Forest Hills subdivision, Luray, will host a party for Lt. Governor Richard (Dick) Davis on Thursday, March 7 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at their home. Davis is running for the Democratic Party’s nomination for gubernatorial candidate. Lt. Governor Davis is visiting the Seventh Congressional District to meet and interest Democratic voters. Delegates to a State convention to choose the Democratic candidate will be elected at a mass meeting at the courthouse in Washington on Saturday, March 30 at noon. Davis is opposed by Attorney General Gerald BalUes. The Butlers will welcome citizens from Rappahannock to the reception. Signs in Luray will direct people to the party. Interested persons may call the Butlers at 743-5391 or locally, Diana Bird, 675-3263 for specific directions. • Wakefield Seniors Named Finalists Two Wakefield School seniors, Josephine Rood and Mary Jo Lawrence, have been named finalists in the Virginia Scholars Program of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Of the 111 finalists statewide, 45 will be named high school award recipients. Rood is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Rood of Sperry - ville. Lawrence is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lawrence of Casanova. Both students will graduate from Wakefield in June and plan to attend college in the fall. The Virginia Scholars award includes a substantial scholarship for college-bound recipients. Three Wakefield seniors have also advanced to the finalist category in the National Merit Scholar program. The finalist category is a select group representing fewer than half of one percent of American high school seniors. The process of selecting 5,500 Merit Scholars from among the 13,500 finalists is now underway, with results to be announced by early April. The three seniors are Lauren Wemmer, Halbert D. Brooks III and Josephine Rood. If selected, these students will each win $2,000 renewable Merit Scholarships. • Adult Courses Offered Rappahannock County High School announces that two 30 hour adult courses will be offered at the school during the spring semester. The classes will be held on Wednesday nights 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning March 6 and ending in mid May. Introduction to cabinetmaking: Students will learn use of handtools, powerhand tools, and power machines in the design, building, and finishing of projects of the individual’s choice. Tuition is $15.00 plus the cost of consumable materials. Shorthand (part II): Students will continue from first semester course to read and write shorthand words, phrases, names, etc. Advanced Typewriting: Students must be able to type at least 30 words per minute. Students will brush up on their skills and speed. Tuition is $15.00. Textbook cost is $12.00. Bring typing paper to class. Call the school at 987-8575 no later than Tuesday, March 5 to preregister for these courses. Enrollment will be limited. Town Charter Wins Approval But Assembly Rejects Key Provision By JON KLAVERKAMP Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer Washington’s proposed Town Charter has won approval in the General Assembly, but both the House and the Senate rejected a key provision that would have allowed the Town Council to act as its own planning commission. The Rappahannock News learned of these developments from Delegate Raymond “Andy” Guest and Senator Kevin Miller’s leading aide, Dee Floyd. In striking the provision that would have allowed the Council to become its own planning commission, the Assembly dealt a blow to the Council, which put in extra time and effort to secure passage of that provision. Toward that end, the Council authorized Council member Newbill Miller to appear before the House committee on Counties, Cities and Towns in an effort to lobby for the provision. The i^te of the charter bill was still undecided during the council’s regular meeting on February 13. At that time, Miller reported the results of his trip to Richmond. He said that he and the committee members had agreed to all the terms in the proposed charter except one: the one that would have allowed the Council to act as its own planning commission. That point, said Miller, “is in limbo,” and he did not know when it would be acted upon. During the Council’s meeting, Miller also confirmed the points that had been settled: 1) The Council cannot act as its own board of zoning appeals. 2) The Council must retain its right to levy property taxes. 3) The treasurer can be a voting member of the Council, and his salary may be adjusted accordingly. Also, Miller announced that Washington’s boundaries will be set according to the survey of James G. Butler, Jr. Historic District During its meeting the Council also discussed a proposed historic district ordinance, which was tabled at the Council’s December meeting pending the outcome of the proposed town charter in the General Assembly. Again the key issue was whether the Council could act as its own planning commission. The Council had decided that a planning commission should assist in the passing of a historic distric ordinance. Then, after deciding that they should be that commission, council members turned their sights to to the General Assembly, hoping that it would rule in their favor. Still awaiting that decision by the Assembly, the Council discussed the proposed ordinance. The discussion was to be public, but very few citizens attended, which prompted Newbill Miller to complain about the lack of input. He said that the Council had asked for public input but didn’t get it, adding that once “something is done with the ordinance” then people will come out to object. Frank Reynolds, who attended the meeting, said that people will “come out of the woodwork" when something is finally proposed. While he did say he favored a historic district ordinance, Reynolds feared that the proposed one was too restrictive. Specifically he objected to the restrictions on color. Such restrictions are spelled out in the proposed ordinance, which would establish two historic districts, designated as A and B on an accompanying map. Any structure built or altered in area A would have to be consistent with “the exterior styles, designs, scale, textures, materials, and colors,...” of structures in Washington prior to 1900. The same restrictions would apply to area B except for the relevant time period, which would run from 1900 to 1945. Council member Bill Wickens, in response to Reynolds’ questioning of color restrictions, said he thought such restrictions were needed to “prevent an outiageops application of paint.* Bright orange was used as an example. Mayor Peter Kramer suggested as a compromise that certain acceptable colors be allowed by right. This would allow a person in a historic district to begin painting without first submitting a sample paint color to the architectural review board. Section 2 of the proposed ordinance provides for the creation of an architectural review board. Its func tion would be to “pass upon the appropriateness of exterior architectural features of buildings or structures hereafter to be erected, reconstructed, altered or restored in the Town of Washington Historic District wherever such exterior features are subject to public view from a public street or way.” The architectural review board would consist of three unpaid members, all to be appointed by a majority vote of the Town Council. When discussing the appointment of members to the review board, Bill Wickens admitted to a bias in favor of long time county residents, whom he said have a fundamental understanding (Continued on Page 14) , —Rappahannock News Photo/Jane Bangley Seventh District Congressman French Slaughter held a meeting at the courthouse in Washington on Saturday in an effort to hear the concerns of his constituents in Rappahannock. Eleven people attended the meeting and discussed topics including tax bills. Constitutional amendments fw voluntary prayer in schools and a balanced budget and tax simplification. Board Receives Administrative Report By JANE BANGLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer The report on the administrative review of Rappahannock County Public Schools was presented to the School Board at its meeting on Wednesday, February 13. The report was written by a Virginia Department of Education administrative review team after their visit to Rappahannock in October. The team stayed in Rappahannock for three days conducting interviews with students, teachers and administrators. All of the records for the schools and their programs were also examined. The report was completed in November, and Superintendent Robert Estabrook told the Board members that the delay in making the report official is not usual. Estabrook said that the delay was due to a change in personnel on the project, and a series of correspondence with the Richmond office that negotiated some changes in the original report. “The report now is here and official, and I guess that this is the time of year when the president reports on the state of the union, the governor on the state of the commonwealth and I can tell you that our system seems to be in fine shape,” Estabrook said. “That’s not to say that we don’t have concerns because we do.” The purpose of the administrative review is to determine the local school divisions’ conformance, conformance with exceptions, or non-conformance with federal and state program regulations. The areas covered in the report were the Virginia standards of quality, state accreditation, special education, vocational education, food service, Chapter I, Chapter II and miscellaneous regulations. Chapter I refers to the remedial reading and math courses that receive federal funds, and Chapter II refers to a variety of programs that receive federal funds. A list of the eight areas with a sample of the deficiencies citeu by the review team was given to the Board members. Three areas, food service, Chapter II and miscellaneous regulations, were in total compliance. Estabrook said that the other areas were listed as being in conformance with ex ceptions. More exceptions were noted for the special education category, but Estabrook said that that was due in part to the fact that the review team looked at about four times , more information on special education than on the other divisions. “I think that there is a bit of an overkill in that area,” Estabrook said. “That is not to say that we don’t have some problems that need to and will be addressed.” An administrative review is conducted every four to five years. “In terms of whether we have corrected any of the shortcomings, we have to file a corrective action form in two areas,” said Estabrook. Those two areas are Chapter I and special education. The forms have to be filed within 30 days of when the report became official, and after that time someone from the state office could come at any time to make sure that the corrections have been made. The other exceptions have to be corrected before the end of the year. “I don’t think that I would n ant our system to be in compliance with everything because that would mean that the system isn’t growing,” said Beverly Massie, chairman of the School Board. Estabrook told the Board that the administrative review report has nothing to do with funds, but that the deficiencies indicated will have to be corrected. Elementary School Roof Estabrook advised the Board that the December check for the E.M. Martin Company is still being witheld in an effort to have the company speed up their work on the elementary school roof. The repairs were to have been finished by the end of the session’s first month, but Estabrook reported that approximately 60 to 65 percent of the job has been completed. The Board authorized Estabrook to contact Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke and explore the possibility of other types of recourse that the Board could take in the matter. Board niembers suggested checking into the weather conditions during the past few months in relation to the number of days a crew has worked on the roof, and the number of ceiling tiles that were to be replaced when the work started compared to the number needing replacement now. “I would like to apologize to the parents, students and staff who have to put up with the situation here,” Estabrook said. Gifted And Talented Pam Rowe, special services coordinator, presented an update on the gifted and talented program to the Board. She told the Board that 100 students from the elementary school and 60 students from the high school have been nominated for the program, and are now being tested. Rowe said that the screening committees at the two schools, made up of faculty, are using a variety of testing methods for placement purposes, and that the process should be completed by the end of the month. Massie asked that four teachers representing four grade levels attend the April Board meeting to discuss what is being done and what their thoughts of the gifted and talented program are. The teachers will also discuss what the children’s reactions have been. Other Business Estabrook reminded the Board that any spending would have to be done carefully from now until the end of the year, and that the budget should (Continued on Page 14) Citizens Raise Concerns About County Schools By JANE BANGLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer A group of Rappahannock citizens met for the first time on Monday, February 18 to discuss the state of the county’s schools, and what can be done to make them better. The 40 people present at the meeting heard teachers’ and parents’ concerns, came up with ideas to take care of the concerns and adopted the name of Concerned Citizens for Better Education. Susan Bloss, a teacher at the high school and president of the Rappaham nock Education Association, presented information supporting Rappahannock teachers’ pay increase request. Bloss had previously made the presentation to the School Board at its January meeting. Bloss compared Rappahannock teachers’ salaries to surrounding counties, and showed that Rappahannock teachers are the lowest paid in the area. She said that the salaries in Rappahannock should be increased to the average of the other counties. That would mean that the beginning salary for a teacher in Rappahannock would be increased to $13,498 plus a 10 percent cost of living increase that the other counties’ teachers will be getting. The starting salary figure would then be $14,848. Other teachers’ salaries would rise accordingly, and the maximum salary would be $21,662. Bloss said that the reason it is difficult to get and keep good teachers in Rappahannock can be found in the salary figures. “Studies have shown that a seven percent teacher turnover rate in a system is healthy, but over that is unhealthy,” Bloss said. “Rappahannock has had a 15 to 40 percent turnover rate, and one third of the faculty has five years of experience or less.” Bloss referred to this month’s School Board meeting when the Board was discussing the report -of the Virginia Department of Education administrative review team. “Rappahannock was cited for having five teachers who are uncertified, and one member said that the Board should talk to Richmond about the need for leniency on that rule in the ‘boonies’,” Bloss said. “I think that they should concentrate instead on (Continued on Page 14)

Rappahannock JV’s Ranked No. 1, Varsity No. 4 —Rappahannock News Photo/Jbie Bangley Godfrey Freeman goes for a lay-up during Rappahannock’s game with George Mason. / &appatjannocfei£etoS Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $8.00 Elsewhere in the U.S. per year $10.00 Outside the U S. per year $8.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ( ) New ( ) Renewal ( ) Check Enclosed NAME_____ ADDRESS_____ CITY__:-.--:STATE__—-- STATE__—ZIP_____ Second class postage paid at the Post Office at Warrenton, Va. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, VA., by the Warrenton Printing Company, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA., 22186. POSTMASTER,PLEASE SEND 3579 TO BOX 631, Warrenton, VA. 22186. By JANE BANGLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Going into the final week of regular season games in the Bull Run District, Rappahannock High School’s junior varsity team was number one and the varsity team was ranked fourth in the district. Both teams won their home games against George Mason on Friday, February 15. The junior varsity team’s record for the season is 10-0 in district play and 13-1 overall. The JV’s ran away with the game Friday night and won by a final score of 45-19. Coach Greg Wa' ters said that every player on the team played at least six minutes against George Mason. Wayne Foster led the scoring for Rappahannock during the game with 16 points and Devin Moore and Mike Dearing tied with eight points each for second highest scorer. 1 he KappahannocK j v s nave won all of their last five games since January 29 when they won 31-22 against Strasburg. Walter Frye, Richard Tribino and Butch Foster each had six points during that game. Coach Waters said that the last time the two teams played, Strasburg had scored 45 points. On February 4, the JV’s defeated Wakefield by a score of 49 to 14, and Wakefield’s David Rowzie scored all 14 points on foul shots. Thomas Williams and Mike Dearing tied with eight points for Rappahannock’s lead scorer honors. Rappahannock played Clarke County on February 8, and won by a score of 36-11. “Clarke also scored 30 points last time we played, but only scored four baskets in this game and two were made by a former varsity player,” Coach Waters said. The team returned to their home court on February 14 to play Page County. That game ended with Rappahannock having scored 46 points and Page, 19. “Page’s record was 10-1, and they are in second place in the district,” said Coach Waters. During that game, Richard Tribino scored 11 points, Thomas Williams had 10, Walter Frye scored nine and Devin Moore scored eight points. “Our defense has allowed an average of only 28 points per game all year, but in the last five games we reduced that to a 17 point, average,” Coach Waters said. The Rappahannock junior varsity team needed one more win going into the final week of the regular season to be assured of a spot in the district championship game. “We have already defeated all four of the remaining teams one time,” said Coach Waters. While the junior varsity team has been having a consistently good year, Rappahannock’s varsity team has had ups and downs. “We’ve had a roller coaster year, and that’s evident in our 5-5 and 7-7 records,” said varsity Coach Don Dawson. “We could be really good if we played with the same high level of intensity every game.” The varsity team won a close game with George Mason Friday night, 4342. Tommy Jenkins, who scored 15 points, hit the winning shot with 10 seconds left in the game. Robb Brown also scored 15 points during the game. Even though Rappahannock won the game, Coach Dawson was not satisfied with the team’s level of play. “They didn’t play well because they weren’t up for the game, but we still won,” Coach Dawson said. The varsity team’s last five games reflects their off and on year. They lost to Strasburg by a score of 69-47 on January 29. Mike Atkins was the lead scorer for the game with 10 points. Tommy Jenkins and Godfrey Freeman were tied for second spot with eight points each. “Strasburg played extremely well,” said Coach Dawson. “Two of our leading scorers, Robb Brown and Tommy Jenkins, didn’t play very much that game because of injuries.” General District Court Mary Catherine Ramirez pled guilty to driving on a suspended license in General District Court on Tuesday. Judge John Alexander fined her $100 in addition to $20 costs and suspended all of a 10 day jail sentence for the offense. Other cases decided Tuesday included: Richard Daniel Frazier, drunk in public, $15/$20. David Lee Smoot, grand larceny, 67/55, continued to March 5 because he is in custody in another jurisdiction. Robert Charles Stumbaugh, passing on a solid line, $15/$20. ARE YOU A LANDOWNER OR CITIZEN WHO HAS BEEN ABUSED BY SO-CALLED “SPORTSMEN”? ARE YOU A CONCERNED SPORTSMAN, TIRED OF TAKING THE BLAME FOR THESE ABUSES? DO YOU CARE ABOUT PEOPLE IN WILDLIFE? If the answer to any of these questions is yes— you should join the Virginia Game Warden Association, Inc. as an Associate Member Help us bring about a positive change Serving people and wildlife JOIN NOW! SUPPORT THE CAUSE OF THESE GAME WARDENS T. A. Daniel Blake Denny_ Phil Parrish Rick Loving Gordon Wilkes Loudoun Fauquier Jim Bankston - Rappahannock Keith Crider - Clarke John King - Warren Susan Alger - Fairfax Ben Louis - Prince William APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Applicant History: Date___:__ Please check box(s): I Enjoy Wildlife Photography. I Enjoy Painting Wildlife. I Have Graduated from a Hunter Safety Course. Please check one tax deductible donation: □ I am enclosing $1000 for one (1) year of membership. □ I am enclosing $25°° for three (3) years of membership. □ I am enclosing $_for additional support. (city/town, state, zip code) | ______,am enclosing $ _,to show my support for NAME OF APPLICANT The Virginia Game Warden Association, Inc. and to promote and improve the protection of wildlife. Mail to: P. O. Box 400, Edinburg, VA 22824 l _ Not jiff [Mated withthe^Va^ Game^Commission____ □ I Enjoy Hunting. □ □ I Enjoy Fishing. □ □ I Enjoy Boating. □ □ I Enjoy Bird-watching. □ Please fill out completely: _%_ (full name) (street or route address) Frank Lewis Nibblins, DWI, continued to March 26 to allow time to get a lawyer. Joseph Louis Ruffo, refusal to take breathalizer test, continued to March 26. Charles L. (Dickie) Gallihugh, non-payment of fine/costs, partial payment. Kenneth Robert Cornelius, nonpayment of fine/costs, warrant not served. Bryan V. Logan, non-payment of fine/costs, warrant not served. Irvin L. Jenkins, non-payment of fine/costs, continued to March 26. Roy Wayne Sisk, non-payment of fine/costs, continued to March 26. James Preston Walters, non-payment of fine/costs, paid. Marvin S. Renzie, non-payment of fine/costs, set up payment schedule and continued to April 9. School Menus R.C.E.S. Feb. 25-Mar. 1 Monday Little Smokes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, pineapple and orange tidbits, homemade raisin bread, choice of milk Tuesday Barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, buttered peas, homemade biscuit/butter, choice of milk Wednesday Sausage pizza, buttered com, homemade banana pudding delight, choice of milk Thursday Spaghetti/beef and cheese sauce, tossed salad, applesauce, homemade french bread, choice of milk Friday Fish filet, scalloped potatoes, apple pixie pie, homemade com bread/butter, choice of milk R.C.H.S. Monday Choice of - Fish wedge on bun or meat loaf/biscuit, stuffed spud, mixed, greens, choice of milk Tuesday Taco’s/beef, cheese, lettuce & tomato, french fries, buttered com, choice of milk Wednesday Choice of chicken nuggets/honey, or sausage pattie, macaroni & cheese, buttered peas, pineapple & orange tidbits, homemade biscuit/butter, choice of milk Thursday Spaghetti/beef and cheese sauce, buttered broccoli, mixed fruit salad, garlic bread, choice of milk Friday Choice of - hot dog on bun, or bologna and cheese sub/lettuce, tomato, mayo, french fries, homemade blueberry cobbler/cool whip, choice of milk Rappahannock won against Wakefield, 67-42, on February 4. Tommy Jenkins had 17 points for the night, and Jeff Porter had 13. Russell Rowzie scored 19 points for Wakefield. “I played everyone during that game, and we played good defense,” Coach Dawson said. “That game started a defensive run for us since we haven’t allowed over 55 points to be scored against us in our last games.” The varsity team also won against Clarke County by a score of 44-43 on February S. “That was our biggest win of the season so far because they are the second place team in the district,” Coach Dawson said. “It was the first game we won against a top caliber team.” Godfrey Freeman sunk the winning basket with 30 seconds left in the game. Robb Brown scored 15 points and Jeff Porter scored 14. Page County won the game on February 14, 53-51, but Coach Dawson was pleased with his team’s performance. “We played one of the best games of the season since we only had nine turnovers during the game,” said Coach Dawson. Tommy Jenkins was high scorer with 17 points and Mike Atkir id 12. Fage won due to a shot in the .c . five seconds of the game. The varsity team will be fighting to hold on to fourth place in the district during the last regular season games. The team finishing in fourth place will have the benefit of playing the first game of the tournament on its home court. “We won’t know when we play or where in the tournament until Monday after we play our last four games this week,” Coach Dawson said. “I would like to get to the tournament with the team playing its best ball.” Emergency Log Fire And Rescue February 11: 5:51 p.m., automobile accident, Rt. 622, Amissville Fire Department. February 12: 2:38 p.m., unconcious person, Rt. 231, Sperryville Rescue Squad and Flint Hill Fire Department. February 13: 4:53 a.m., chest pains, Rt. 615, Castleton and Flint Hill Fire Departments. February 14: 6:36 p.m., structural fire, Town of Sperryville, Sperryville Fire Department. February 15: 9:52 a.m., OB call, Rt. 211, Washington Fire Department; 11:39 a.m., back injury, Town of Washington, Washington Fire Department. February 17: 9:38 a.m., structural fire, Rt. 729, Amissville, Washington and Flint Hill Fire Departments; 2:56 p.m., brush fire, Rt. 640, Amissville Fire Department; 8:33 p.m., unconcious person, Rt. 211, Amissville and Flint Hill Fire Departments. Sheriff February 11: domestic, Rt. 522 Huntly; domestic, Huntly. February 12: electrical wire down, Rt. 211 Washington. February 13: breaking and entering, Rt. 626 Washington; breaking and entering, Rt. 638; intoxicated driver, Rt. 211 West; automobile accident involving deer, Rt. 211 Washington; trespassing, Rt. 522 Flint Hill. February 14: reckless driving, Amissville. February 15: improper use of tags, Sperry ville. February 16: drunk in public, Rt. 729; domestic, Sperryville. 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Teenagers Make Marjorie Suydam “Feel Young” By JANE BANGLEY Rappahannock New* Staff Writer f illing a house with 14 boys ranging in age from 11 to ’ 8 probably would not be most people’s idea of something to do voluntarily. For Marjorie Suydam it was a conscious decision she made at the beginning of the school year, and she is happy with that decision and the way it changed her life. That decision was to rent a house in Huntly and operate a home away from home for boys who need a place to live in Rappahannock so that they can attend Wakefield School. “My husband and I came to Rappahannock on our honeymoon, and I’ve always wanted to come back to live," said Suydam. “My daughter, Helen Ruisi, is a teacher at Wakefield, and she told me about how some of the students needed a place to live and I came up with the idea.” Suydam worked for a year with teenagers at the Psychiatric Institute besides working with teenagers on a voluntary basis for many years. She also raised four children of her own. “After raising three girls and one boy, I knew that I would never take on a house full of girls,” Suydam said. “A boy will come right out and kick you in the shins if he’s mad at you, but girls are sneaky.” Her children are all supportive of her decision, and Suydam said that they comment every time they see her on how young and happy she looks. “For the first time in my life, I’m doing something that I really want to do, and I guess that it must show,” Suydam said. Besides ranging in ages, the boys also range in nationalities. Two are from Taiwan, one is from Indonesia, THE RAPPAHANNOCK NATIONAL BANK SEEKING QUALIFIED REAL ESTATE LOANS Excellent Rates Washington, Va. 22747 703-675-3519 Member F.D.I.C. —Rappahannock News Photo/Jane Bangley Marjorie Suydam poses with 13 or her 14 boys: Front row, 1-r; James Fuller, Charles Manning, Shawn Kelley, Reuben Jaramillo, Travis Butler. Second row, 1-r; Marjorie Suydam, Mark Bauer, Jack Chao, Hank Sohn, Third row, 1-r; Roy Manning, Mark de Levi, Andrew Supit, Jorge Gonzalez, and Marc Foerstemann. Not pictured is Matthew Lee. one is from Venezuala, one is from Jamaica but his parents are German and another’s family is from Cuba. “It’s like a little United Nations here,” Suydam THE EYEGLASS .FACTORY. Glasses made while you wait! Includes most RX's, bifocals, trifocals, photogrey and tinted plastics. 531E. Main, Front Royal . 703-636-2020 L A CLOCKS RBvarRS - ‘REsn’0‘Ryn'K\ys Offering the complete line of ‘RI'VCj'EIVSZr ccocxs .Made in Virginia, these clocks carry a y year unconditional warranty. ‘Trices include deliver,' and set-up. grandfather - ‘Wall - .Mantel - ‘Desk EUf/EJ\rE 'TUCKER 7°3-675-34Si _ In 1985-86, we want our teachers to be paid a salary equal to the salaries of the surrounding counties - or else we may lose them. Signed:_ Signed:.___ Please clip this and send it to the Rappahannock School Board (P.O. Box 273, Sperry - ville, Va. 22740) if you agree, and/or call your school board member: Nancy Reeve 987-8944 Beverly Massie 675-3524 Bill Oliver 987-8307 Paul Nichols 675-3500 Randall Updike 675-3747 RAPPAHANNOCK HUNT Point-to-Point Races Sat., March 2,1985 10:30 a.m. Post Time 8 Exciting Races Plus The Hound Race Subscriber Parking Available $3.00 General Admission $3.00 Parking Contact: David Carter (703) 547-2011 EvaDahlgren . (703)253-5916 said. “It is always interesting because they bring out all of the different things from the places they’ve been.” Although all of the boys are attending Wakefield. Suydam is her own boss in the venture and maintains the house apart from the school. She has a contract for each boy that is signed by herself, the parents and the boy. “The contract spells out all of the house rules, so the kids understand when they come what they're getting into,” Suydam said. Suydam runs the house as close as possible to the way she would run her own home. There is one cardinal rule, however, which prohibits fighting, wrestling and cursing on the house premises. "There is a time to play and a time to study every night,” Suydam said. “I give them structure, understanding and love.” The boys are grouped in their bedrooms according to age, and Suydam knew none of them when they first came. “I would stand out on the porch when the bus let them off for a while so I could learn their names, and now I’m expected to be out there, no matter wThat to greet them every day,” Suydam said. Standing outside every afternoon is just one of the things Suydam has had to get used to as operator of the boys’ lodge. “Do you know what it’s like to be snowed in with 14 boys and having to fix 28 eggs for breakfast,” Suydam asked. “One night they ate three pounds of spaghetti.” She does have a cook, though, and someone to clean. Keeping up with the teenagers with all of their energy is also a challenge for Suydam. “I try to do things with them and for them,” she said. “I play tennis with them, go hiking and skiing, and they make me feel young.” Suydam still has a home in Washington, D.C., and she has someone else take over the lodge three weekends a month. There are seven boys who stay at the lodge full time, and the other seven go home on the weekends. “It’s a culture shock when I go to Washington now, and I always can hardly wait to get back,” Suydam said. Suydam has rented the house for five years, and she said that she will make a decision then about whether or not to continue with the lodge. “Right now, I hope that I’ll always have boys interested in staying here,” she said. Casanova Kicks Off Season By CLIVE CARNIE Democrat Staff Writer Virginia’s spring; point-to-point season starts off on new ground this year as the Casanova Hunt holds its first meet at Dr. Robert Gaines' Mount Sterling Farm in Casanova, Saturday, Feb. 23. The course, located along Rt. (505, appears to be in excellent condition according to race officials and a good field of entries is expected. Casanova was to have held their first meet at Mt. Sterling in 1984 but course officials were not satisfied with the condition of the footing last February and scheduled the meet at Glenwood Park in Middleburg instead. With the extra year in which to get the course ready officials are now extremely optimistic about the success of Saturday’s upcoming races. “I’m really excited about the new course,” says Joyce Fendley, joint master of the Casanova Hunt. “The general consensus from the hunt members is we’re glad to be back in our own territory where support is very strong. The support we’ve had from the local community has made everyone connected w'ith the races very proud.” The Casanova Hunt has traditionally relied on volunteer help to prepare for its races and this year was no exception. Over the past few weeks members of the hunt and volunteers have cut and stuffed brush for the hurdle fences, put up snow fencing around the course and helped with many other jobs necessary to get the course ready. Last weekend several point-topoint riders walked the Mt. Sterling course for the first time. “I’ve heard nothing but good comments from riders about the course,” says Will O’Keefe, racing secretary for the Casanova Hunt. "Several riders have called me and said how much they liked it.” Though the course may be new for the Casanova races this year, the races will remain much the same as they have in the past. Entries are strong for the traditional first meet of a total nine meets on the Virginia point-to-point circuit. The nine-race program begins at 12:30 p.m. with the First Colony owner-rider hurdle at lV^-miles. Feature race of the day will be the Casanova Cup owner-rider timber race, sixth on the card. Eight horses had been entered in the 2'/2-mile race when entries closed Monday night. Among the entries are Tonnere, owned by Peter Jay of Baltimore, Md., Paul E. Cramer’s Cookin’ N’ Lookin’, winner of the 1984 owner-rider race at the 1984 Old Dominion meet and Tasos, owned by The Plains resident Charlie Fleischmann, winner of the 1984 First Colony championship. The day’s other races are a threemile open timber with six entries, a six-furlong flat race, a 21/z-mile ladies timber race, a 1‘/2-mile open hurdle race, a 2l/i-mile foxhunters timber race and a 1‘/4-mile flat race. In the parking area during the races the Harden and Weaver Tailgate Handicap will have its ninth renewal. This colorful event featuring a wide variety of tailgate displays helps raise money for the Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. The entry showing the most expertise in tailgating will be declared the winner. On Sunday, Feb. 24, Casanova will hold its hunter pair races at Mount Sterling. Beside the races for adult optimum and fast time teams there wall also be junior races for teams under 18 on January 1, 1985, and hill topper races without jumps for hunt followers. Shenrapawa Freeze-O-Ree 1985 The Shenrapawa District of the Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold their Winter Camporee on February 23 and 24 in Rappahannock County on a site near Route 211, east of Massie’s Corner. The host Troops are Troop 36 of Flint Hill and Troop 123 of Washington. The troops will register and set up their campsites during the morning on Saturday. In the afternoon the troops will compete in two events based on Scout Skills. The first contest is a nature hunt where each patrol must identify and return to the starting point 21 preselected items. The second contest is an orienteering event. Each patrol will'have to follow a basic compass course and be judged for accuracy. Anyone interest in watching the events are invited to the Camporee site between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. Other activities scheduled for the camporee is a campsite inspection and campfire on Saturday and a church service conducted on Sunday. The Shenrapawa District provides a scouting experience throughout Shenandoah, Rappahannock, Page and Warren Counties. Jim Reed’s Used Car Pile-Up: LARGEST USED CAR INVENTORY EVER! r 1982 OLDSMOBILE 98 REGENCY LIKE NEW! 1983 FORD FAIRMONT LOW LOW MILEAGE! 1984 DODGE RAMPAGE LOCAL OWNER! 1982 FORD F100 REAL NICE TRUCK! 1981 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME MUST SEE! 1983 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE INEXPENSIVE ECONOMY! 1982 TOYOTA PICK-UP VERY SPORTY WITH AIR! 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r ftappatjannock Jietos An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher JOHN T. TOLER, Exec Vice Pres BARBARA C. BURKE, Genera! Manager JON KLAVERKAMP, Editor LISA H.BURKE, Advertising / To Subscribe Phone (703) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $8.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties $10.00 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES: 3 months or more 70e, 1 -2 years • $1 00; over 2 years - $3.00 (if available) OFFICE: Rappahannock News Bldg , Washington. Va 22747 HOURS: 8:30 a m. to 5:30 pm, Mon.-Fri Published by Warrenton Printing & Publishing Company, Inc. Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation Sports Coverage Recently we have heard many complaints from both parents and students about our coverage of Rappahannock High School sports. It is obvious that many people would appreciate more sports coverage in the Rappahannock News. So as not to begin with excuses, we want to assure all concerned that we, too, would like to see more sports in the paper. We realize the significance of school athletics and the source of interest and pride that our home teams furnish the community. We feel not only obliged but honored to carry the s oorts. Therefore, our goal is to fit into the paper as much sports coverage as we possibly can. The problem is, space limitations sometimes prevent us from using enough sports news and pictures The papers have been short during the past few weeks, a few of them no longer than 10 pages. This is typical for the time of year, and it does limit our sports coverage. For those who may not know, advertising sales alone determine the number of pages in the paper. If we sell few ads, we have few pages in the paper. There is nothing we can do about that — except try to sell more ads. Soon sports coverage should pickup, as we move into a time of year when ad sales themselves pickup. As another remedy for too little sports coverage, we encourage interested students to volunteer their time to cover sporting events for the Rappahannock Sen's. To write for the paper is good training, a service to the community, and an easy way to get published. It’s fun, and it looks nice on a resume. To be fair, we must repeat that students would have to volunteer their time. Also, we cannot guarantee that every article written would get into the paper, but it is safe to say that most would. For more information on covering sports for the paper, please phone the news office (675-3349) or stop by during business hours. Building Character In The Country By EUGENE J. McCARTHY Rappahannock News ContributinR Writer A recent biographical sketch of Archbishop Weakland of Milwaukee, makes a special point of the fact that the Archbishop, as a small boy, lived in a house in which the bedrooms were unheated, and that on cold mornings he would go downstairs in his night clothes to change in the heat which radiated from a central coal stove. This experience, among others, had, according to the article, formed the Archbishops positive character. 1 was reminded by the report that I had had the same experience, in the same kind of house, but have been unaware of its character building potential. I recall that it was rather pleasant, even exciting, to change clothes, close to the coal stove in the living room, watching the flames through the ising glass windows of the stove, a pleasure which was lost when what we called “city water" was put in the town and a furnace and hot water heating system installed in our family house. The new heating arrangement was called “central heating" a misnomer, I think, since it was not central heat but distributed heat with radiators in every room. The old system, if it can be called a system, was truly central, and not much more than that. In any case, central or not, I was exposed to the character building of the cold bedroom and the hot coal stove during my formative years, and may have, without my knowing it, benefitted from the experience. The report of the Archbishop’s hardship and character building moved me to recall other reports of character building experiences which may have affected my character. For example, in the Presidential campaign of 1972 it was noted that Senator Muskie, one of the candidates, had as a boy taken Saturday night baths in a wash tub set on the kitchen floor. This information was not presented as incidental information but as having bearing on Mr. Muskie's presidential qualifications. I had had the same treatment but had never associated anything in my character with that fact. My brother and I had bathed in the same way, again before we got the city water and the furnace and a bathroom complete with tub. The water we used, was cistern water, moderately warm as it came from the reservoir on the cook stove, with an extra shot of boiling water from the tea kettle added. As I remember we enjoyed the baths, more than later ones in proper bathtubs. We were repeatedly warned against splashing water Poet, author, former U. S. Senator from Minnesota and candidate for the presidency, Eugene McCarthy now lives in the F. T. Valley near Slate Mills on the kitchen floor. This restraint may have been character building. Then in 1975, I discovered that I had either missed a chance to build my character or that my character had been built in some measure without my knowing of it. In that year NEWSWEEK magazine, in a full page advertisement set out what they considered both the negative and the positive attributes of .Jimmy Carter, as a potential President of the United Stated. Among the positive ones was listed the fact that .Jimmy as a boy had used, down in (leorgia. an outdoor toilet. I had that same experience but had never thought to take any public credit for it. In fact I hail had the experience under conditions more taxing and demanding than the conditions in Georgia. In Minnesota there was the summer exposure to bumble bees and out-house wasps, which I assume was also the case in Georgia. But the winter exposure in Minnesota, in twenty below zero weather, must have been an even stronger force for developing courage, and fortitude, than any expose in Georgia. I might add a fourth, possibly even more powerful as a character builder, experience than those of the Archbishop, Sen. Muskie, and Jimmy Carter, that of cleaning out a chicken house, with the first spring thaw, after a winter of housing chickens indoors in sub-freezing weather. Many residents of Rappahannock County have had their characters formed through these tests and trials. Some still are being tried, tested, and proven. —Our Rappahannock Heritage Letters To The Editor Observations On School Prayer And Abortion To the editor: When, a few years ago, the flap of Letters to the Editor concerning abortion ended in silence, I heaved a sigh of relief. But now Dr. Krebser, in his remarks about the Rappahannock News interview with Mr. Viguerie, has come up with another pro-abortion letter, this time prefacing it with his objections to prayer in the public schools. It seems “here we go again.” Richard Viguerie is obviously too well equipped for the positions he takes to require a defense by me. And I do not presume to offer, as such, any defense of his positions on school prayer and abortion. Still, a few observations are in order. Let me remark first, that my interest in the “new right” has been that of an observer. I confess to feeling a sort of puckish delight in the manner in which the new right has succeeded in pulling the rug from under the liberal establishment after having learned (probably after close study of that same establishment) how to use the media in all its forms. The sharp tuning-in of the nascent sea change in public attitudes is politically remarkable. When I read his letters, the “rhetoric” of Dr. Krebser “continuously baffles” me. To save my sould, I can’t see how prayer in any form in the public schools—whatever its effects may have been in the past—would, if resumed, “have the government involved in our most intimate thoughts and actions.” Ur. Krebsers quote ot senator Sam Ervin makes Mr. Viguerie’s point—not his. The American people have, at least, a remnant of sound religious instinct, but does anyone think seriously that there is any threat of any of our traditional forms of religion taking control of the American government? But to the extent that the Supreme Court interferes with that faith and morality, common among the American people in the past, religious freedom is perishing. If the Supreme Court ever gets back to interpreting the Constitution according the clearly manifest and well documented mind and intent of the framers of the Constitution, the “new right” will have accomplished its purpose and will go out of business as such. I have replied in the past, in Letters to the Editor, to the thoughts of Dr. Krebser on the subject of abortion. I found them confused. His recent letter I find still confused, but also interesting. The expression “pro-choice” is recent and significant for it is a euphemism for “pro-abortion.” Why is it that the advocates of abortion back off from referring to themselves as “proabortionists”? Is it because even they sense that there is perhaps something just a little shameful about what they want the freedom to do? The common sense of those of us who have tried to keep up with what is going on tells us that the pro-abortionist wants the freedom to snuff out the life of any unborn child whose birth into the world will upset somebody’s applecart. Still, all sorts of purely rational reasons have been put forth to justify the practice of abortion. It is overlooked that all of us are poor human critters, and not very bright; and therefore that it is not very sensible to jettison those bits and pieces of wisdom that we have inherited from the past. In our age we are the smartest people the ages have ever produced, but we are certainly not very wise. Something of this sort has been seeping into the public consciousness quite recently. It is no longer quite so smart and respectable to be pro-abortion and babble out its rationale. So what happens? The attempt starts to keep the pro-abortion door open by putting forward and concentrating energies on the straw figures of incest and rape. I have come across occasional references to “thinkers” who seek to justify even incest and rape. But so far, these “thinkers,” unlike abortionists, haven’t really surfaced, and remain more or less hidden horrors for all of us, and incest and rape remain good pegs on which to hang the advocacy of abortion. But, of course, to distinguish between children conceived of incest and rape and those conceived in more human circumstances is a false distinction—a distinction originating in emotion and sentimentality—for the children themselves are still innocent children and we have no more justification for snuffing out their lives than we have for snuffing out the lives of other children. And even in merely rationalistic terms the attempt to set up the incidents of incest and rape as an argument to justify abortion is very unsubstantial. For it seems that the circumstances of incest and rape are not very conducive to conception. Figures show that the number of pregnancies resulting from these horrors are statistically nil. The case against abortion fs the case for all innocent human life. It is also a case for our own humanity. ARMISTEAD R. CARMACK Washington, Va. Conference On Farm Policy A regional conference on farm policy being held Tuesday, March 5 at the Holiday Inn-Culpeper will feature speakers from Virginia Tech’s department of agricultural economics. Farmers, agribusiness managers, and leaders of farm organizations and agricultural agencies are planning to attend this conference. The registration fee is $7.00. Conference subjects include issues in making agriculture marketoriented; proposed adjustments in feedp-ain, soybean, and dairy programs; commodity programs and nonpoint pollution of the Chesapeake Bay; linkages between farm policy and world trade; and Virginia’s farm economy examined in a comparative advantage framework. From Both Barrels A Struggle To Control The GOP By GEORGE BOWLES There is something extraordinarily rough-and-tumble about the race for the Republican nomination for governor this year. The Democrats are engaged in an epic shootout for the gubernatorial nod with no holds barred, and it appears the GOP contest is just as hard-nosed and determined. The battle for convention delegates between the two Republican hopefuls, former Fairfax Del. Wyatt Durrette, now of Chesterfield, and 8th District Congressman Stanford Parris of Fairfax, is well under way. The nomination will be conferred at the GOP’s state convention to be held in Norfolk’s Scope on May 31 and June 1. Thf legates to that convention are presently being elected at party mass meetings around the state. And a right spirited series of in-family squabbles they promise to be, judging from the few which have already been held. The fight for the nomination is interesting because it is almost totally non-ideological. This is not a struggle for the “soul of the Republican party” between its right and left wings, or anything close to it. Durrette and Parris are equally conservative, although each insists that his conservative credentials are more pristine than those of his opponent. It is, in fact, a struggle for the control of the GOP between two powerful party factions. The leaders of each faction see gaining the nomination as the key to controlling the state government if their man wins in November. Thus it is a high-stakes gamble, well worth a heavy investment in time, planning and, needless to say, money. The nomination battle is therefore bitter and, in spite of pledges by all concerned to refrain from personal attacks, it promises to become highly personal. Indeed, it has already be come so. Parris has charged that Durrette supported a number of liberal positions during his service in the General Assembly during the early ’70s. In fact Durrette did, for a time, support the Equal Rights Amendment, collective bargaining for public service employees, and he cast several votes which appeared to indicate softness on the death penalty. He has recanted these errors, however, and has been told by the party elders that all was forgiven; to go and sin no more. There is also evidence of “dirty tricks” on somebody’s part. Two weeks ago the Parris camp released a mysterious letter which seemed to indicate the Durrette strategists planned to use the “preachers” on the religious right only for purposes of gaining the nomination, and would then dump them. The letter was supposedly signed by Richmond financier Smith Ferebee and was addressed to former GOP National Committeewoman Judy Peachee, who is now an aide to Sen. Paul Trible. Both Ferebee and Peachee denied any connection with the letter, and all concerned, including Parris, now agree it was a forgery. The Durrette people are still furious, however, because of the release of the letter by Parris without any effort being made to check its authenticity. As this is written, the origin of the letter remains unknown. Durrette has been running for the nomination since he was defeated by Gerald Baliles in the 1981 attorney general’s race. He moved from Fairfax to Chesterfield in order to have a more cen tral base from which to wage his campaign, and over the last three years has been assiduously lining up support for this year’s big push. His effort has paid off, at least in terms of his support among GOP unit and congressional district chairmen around the state. He appears to have the backing of a clear majority of the party officials. But among the rank and file Republicans, as well as among the “Main Street money boys”— the state’s famed independent conservative coalition—there are nagging doubts. They note that he lost the attorney general nomination by a hair to Marshall Coleman in 1977 and then was defeated by Baliles for that office in 1981. There is concern that he may have acquired a loser’s image. Then three months ago, Parris plunged into the race with what promises to be the most lavishly financed campaign for the governorship in the history of the Commonwealth. This, coupled with a recent financial report which showed Durrette’s fundraising to have been disappointingly low, has reportedly caused deep concern in the Durrette camp. To date, the Durrette campaign has raised $350,000 and expects to raise $500,000 before the convention. His anticipated expenditure in the general election drive is “conservatively” estimated at $2 million. Parris, however, has banked $600,000 to date and he expects to spend $850,000 for the nomination. His staff says he expects to raise an additional $3 million for the general election, an alltime high in a gubernatorial campaign in Virginia. In his 1981 race, Gov. Chuck Robb raised and spent $2.5 million. Durrette knows as well as the next person that for many Republicans, mongy is a sex symbol, and that in political campaigns it not only attracts voters who are impressed by it, but also more money. Of course, it could turn around, but at the moment sources within the GOP describe Durrette’s campaign as lagging badly with the well-heeled Parris organization forging ahead. The result has been unusual bitterness and acrimony in both camps. The Durrette people see Parris as an interloper who is trying, in effect, to buy the nomination and deprive Durrette of the prize for which he has long worked and deserves. The Parris camp sees Durrette as a loser who would one again be defeated by his Democratic opponent, depriving the GOP of the governor’s mansion for another four years. Since both men are suitably conservative, knowledgeable of public affairs and generally qualified to serve as governor, the main issue that they are presenting to potential GOP delegates is the question of who would be the more electable candidate. Parris believes he would be because he has the financial resources to structure a mammoth campaign organization. Durrette believes he would be the easier to elect because 'of the broad grass roots support he has built up over the years. What we are likely to see in the weeks ahead is a bruising campaign where there is very little elbow room for accommodation on either side. Both Durrette and Parris are doggedly determined to win the nomination, and each possesses his distinctive kind of muscle which could make the struggle a bloody donneybrook, indeed. This Was The News In Bygone Rappahannock Times... 35 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS The Washington High School Junior Varsity boys basketball team was victorious over Front Royal in a score of 16-15. Newbill Miller sunk the high point record of the evening with 7 points. 26 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS Saturday evening the juniors of Rappahannock County High School sponsored a sweetheart prom in the school auditorium. Miss Shirley Smoot was crowned Queen of the ball. The Coronation address was given by Col. Roy Reeves of Sperryville. 20 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS Linda Beahm, a senior at RCHS, was crowned “Dear Heart” at a Valentine party held at the school Friday evening by Ann Cannon, last year’s winner of the annual contest. Linda’s escort was Leslie Tichenell. 11 YEARSAGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS The magazine sales campaign at Rappahannock County Elementary School has been concluded and high salesman was Craig Smoot with William Carter, second.

German POW’s Remembered By Former Gamp Commander By JANE BANGLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rex Lindstrom, now a resident of Washington, Va., was a captain in the U.S. Army stationed in Rhode Island when the war with Germany ended on May 7, 1945. He applied for a discharge, but his knowledge of the German language caught the eye of a superior officer and his discharge was denied. Instead, Lindstrom was transferred to the Aleshire Quartermaster Depot, or the Army Remount Depot, outside of Front Royal. There he became the camp commander for 700 German prisoners of war. “People called the camp the Army Remount Depot because horses for the calvary were raised and kept there,” Lindstrom said. “The war was becoming mechanized, and there was no need for as many horses as before so the POW camp was established there in 1945.” The prisoners worked on and maintained the camp’s 4,000 acres of land besides working at outside jobs. “About 200 POW’s worked on the camp .itself in offices or in the fields, and the remaining 500 were divided between industry and farm jobs,” Lindstrom said. The prisoners worked in Rappa csL\ 1474 CoU$r! fyfoarfs I Cft'nc L>vman ! Cjcnc Ewell St vman 25i-rP)42 The Plains- Va. 22171 ♦ Handmade & Distinctive I Custom Kitchens , Libraries | & Formal Wall Paneling hannock, Warren, Culpeper and Fauquier counties. “The balance of the prisoners were allotted to the Department of Agriculture, and B.M. (Snippy) Miller of Washington worked for the department and he would determine the number of prisoners that each county would get,” said Lindstrom. “The county agent in Rappahannock was Lewis Turner, and he would tell Mr. Miller which farmers needed help and then Mr. Miller would see that those people got workers.” Farm workers were paid 35 cents and hour, and factory workers were paid 40 cents an hour. The money was collected by the government and put into accounts for each prisoner. The prisoners could buy toilet articles, cigarettes and a limited amount of candy bars at the camp exchange that would be charged against their accounts and deducted from their earnings. When the prisoners were shipped back to Germany, they would receive vouchers indicating how much money they had earned. “There were 20 U.S. soldiers allotted to the camp, and that included office workers, cooks and officers,” Lindstrom said. “The guard towers also had to be manned 24 hours a day, so we didn’t have enough men to send out as guards with each work detail.” Each farmer and factory owner or foreman would sign for the prisoners when they were picked up in the morning, and the employers were responsible for the men during the day until they were checked back into camp in the evenings. Two hundred of the prisoners were released to go to their jobs on the depot grounds every morning and were depended on to return at the end of the day. “We never had any problems with the men coming back,” Lindstrom said. Although there were five SS prisoners at the camp, most of the prisoners were captured late in the war and were Honda quality throughout. 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(college credit) courses * French, German, Spanish, Russian, Latin, Greek * Logic, Philosophy, Computer Science * Educational travel and summer school in Devonshire, England * Impressive placement in top U.S. colleges and universities * Soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, tennis, basketball, volleyball, skiing. BOARDING (Grades 7-12) and DAY (Pre-School-Grade 12) DAILY BUSES TO Front Royal, Winchester, Berryville, Warrenton, The Plains, Marshall, Haymarket, Woodstock, Culpeper ADMISSIONS - PLACEMENT TESTING, SAT., FEB. 23 10 A.M. (Grades 2-12), Walk-in policy allows testing without prior application. For further information: Tel. (703) 635-8111 Write: Admissions Wakefield School Huntly, Va. 22640 Wakefield’s admission policy is completely non-discriminatory in respect to race, sex, religion, and country of national origin. Rappahanrux'k News Fhoto/Jane Bangley 1 his painting done by the German prisoner is ot one of the dogs at the POW camp. Before his release, the prisoner gave this and other paintihgs to Rex Lindstrom. either very young or were older men. “In my job as stockade commander I would go with Mr. Miller to visit the farms where the prisoners were working to find out any problems, and we heard nothing but praise.” Lindstrom had nothing but praise for one prisoner who was a chef at the officers’ club. “He had been a cook on a German luxury liner, and he fixed the most wonderful meals,” Lindstrom said. Lindstrom also remembers other prisoners and the stories they told about how they were captured. “We had a young boy who worked as an orderly, and I asked him about his army career,’’.said Lindstrom. The boy told him that he had been drafted into the German army and had had six weeks of basic training before being sent to the front. “He said that when he found out that he was fighting Americans he ran as fast as he could to surrender,” Lindstrom said. There was another prisoner who Lindstrom said was an “educated Austrian who was studying to be a doctor when he was inducted into the German air force.” He was stationed in Norway, and he and four other Austrians were assigned to the same plane. One day they were to take part in a raid, and they followed the formation until they were well away from their base airfield. The prisoner told Lindstrom that then his crew faked a problem with the plane, dropped out of formation and headed out over the North Sea in an attempt to get to Iceland and Americans. The plane ran out of gas before they could reach Iceland, they set the plane down near a British ship and they were picked up. After the t f oner w ./ik u to Germany, he kept in touch with Lindstrom. “He felt that he had been treated so well by Americans, but his brother had been captured by the Russians,” Lindstrom said. “His brother was released three years after he was, and he wrote to me about how badly his brother had been treated while a Russian prisoner." Wakefield Participates In Math League By HELEN RUISI Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Wednesday, February 13, the seventh and eighth grade students at Wakefield School in Huntly participated in the annual Virginia Mathematics League Contest. The 30 minute tests' consisted of 40 math problems of various types. The top five scores from each grade comprise the team scores that were submitted as Wakefield’s entries in the state-wide contest. The following students comprise this year’s teams: Seventh grade--Christopher Butler of Marshall, Bjorn Linholm of Nokesville, Candice Kobetz of Berryville, John Viega of Front Royal and Sharon Homg of Luray. 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An illustration of how the prisoners were treated is found in the way the area farmers fought for better food for the men who worked for them. “According to the Geneva Convention, the prisoners had to be given the same food as our soldiers, but meat was being rationed at the time,” Lindstrom said. “We had to restrict the prisoners’ diet, so they would be given six slices of bread with a piece of fat back in between for lunch.” The farmers did hot think that that was enough food for the workers, but there were regulations against feeding POWs any more than what was provided. The farmers got around the regulations by setting up tables under the trees with milk, sandwiches and fruit on them. “That way the farmers weren’t actually feeding the men since they were just putting the food out there,” Lindstrom said. Officials in Baltimore found out about the food tables, however, and they issued an order to the farmers to stop feeding the men. “Finally, there was a hearing in Warrenton, and the officials asked that anyone who was feeding prisoners to stand up,” Lindstrom said. “At first no one did, and then a man stood and said that he wouldn’t work the prisoners on a starvation diet and if the army tried to keep him from having workers that he would get in touch with his senator.” At that point, all of the farmers stood and after the meeting nothing more was said about the food tables. Lindstrom left the camp in December of 1945, and he took with him several paintings done by one of the prisoners whose last name was Maeder. “Practically all of the men were artistic in some way or other,” Lindstrom said. “They made do with whatever materials were available, and some would take tin cans and pound them into picture frames, ash trays and other things.” The prisoners could buy paints at the exchange. The camp was closed in the summer of 1946 when the last of the prisoners were returned to Germany. “When the men found out that they were going to be released, they started buying and hording as much soap as they could to take back with them because soap was rationed in Germany,” Lindstrom said. “I kept in touch with some of them after they went home, but we eventually stopped communicating.” Lindstrom said that he had not been back to the site of the camp, and that it has probably been torn down or has fallen to ruin. Whatever has happened to the buildings, the camp should always be remembered as an example of the human kindness and understanding that can occur even in the worst of times. 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Church Activities Family Worship Center Pastor: Rev. Robert Dunphy Phone: 987-8505 Associate Pastor: William Taylor Phone: 987-8014 Sunday: Adult Worship Service and Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Intercessory Prayer, 7 p.m. Praise Singing, 7:30 p.m. Bible Study, 8 p.m. People That Love Center open Fridays 10 a. m. to 1 p.m. New Believers Class first Saturday of each month 7 p.m. Evangelistic Outreach first and third Saturdays 9 a.m. All welcome. Old school building on Mt. Salem Avenu® in Washington. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Phone: 923-4300 Sunday School: 1st and 3rd at 10:15 a.m. 2nd and 4th at 10 a.m. Worship Service: 1st and 3rd at 9 a.m. 2nd and 4th at 1.1 a.m. Youth Fellowship study every 3rd Sunday at 7 p. m. J\ethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle include Wednesday evening at 7:30; Saturday evening at 7:30 and on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst is pastor and the public is invited. Washington Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Steven N. Scoggin Office Phone: 675-3336 February 24-27 / Sunday: - Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. V, Worship, 11 a.m. Alcohol Awareness conference for parents and youth, 6 p. m. Monday; Deacons meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday: Community Bible Study, 10 a.m. Wednesday: Lenten dinner at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6:15 Trinity Episcopal February 24-28 Sunday: Lent I Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. Morning Prayer, 11 a.m. . Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Thursday: County Methodist Services Worship services will be held at Flint Hill Methodist Church on Sunday, February 24 at 11:15 a.m., at Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and at Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The public is invited. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Hoover Heflin Sunday: Sunday School. 10 a.m. Worship Service, 11 a.m. Evening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. Sperryville Assembly Of God Pastor: Michael Lamm 987-8620 Saturday:. Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Youth Service, 6:30 p.m. Evening Service, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Children’s Church, 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study, 7 p.m. *St. Peter Catholic Mission Old School Annex Washington, Va. Rev. Maurice du Castillion, C.I.C.M. HOLY MASSES: 8:30 a.m., rectory 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (Sung) 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School in the rectory after 9 a. m. Mass. Daily: Sundays: Holy Days: Amissville United Methodist Church Thurs. Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday Pastor: Rev. Steve Parker Phone: 937-4397 Feb.21-28 Boy Scouts, 7:30 p.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 11:00 a.m. Nursery available. Everyone welcomed. Jr. and Youth Choir Practice, 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice, 7:30 p.m. Diet Watchers Class, 6:30 p.m; Cub Scout, 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Church Interim Pastor Rev. Ernest Cornwell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Class Scheduled A bible study class on the book of Psalms will be held at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday evening, February 24 at 7 p.m. The study class will continue at the F.T. Baptist Church on Sunday evening, March 3 at 7 p. m. The community is invited. —Rappahannock News Photo/Jane Bangley Shannon Cordani, 9, displays the card signed by Ronald and Nancy Reagan that she received thanking her for her support letter at election time. The Reagans also requested continued support and prayers for the country. Shannon is the daughter of Roger and Bonnie Cordani of Amissville. News From The Castleton Area Friends and neighbors were saddened a week ago yesterday, to hear the passing of Mrs. Maggie Grigsby, a lovely, intelligent woman who, among many other things, was known to love flowers, housework and her neighbors. Our deepest sympathy is expressed to her family and to all those people who are grieving her death. Frank and Doris Donald sure did cEstate SwS Eileen M. Day maltod AVOID MOVING PROBLEMS Every year about 20%, or one out of five households move. That’s a lot of people. Also, consider that 60% of these moves take place during the summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. A lot of moving is done during a fairly short time period. If you don’t plan as far in advance as possible and make arrangements early enough, you could be in for a traumatic situation. In finding a mover, you’ll want to deal with an established, bonded firm, capable of giving you an honest cost estimate and a firm schedule date. All the major moving companies have franchised agents in local towns. Every one has a different degree of efficiency. How do you find the right one? A good place to start is with your Realtor. With most sales, there is an accompanying household move. Your Realtor will know from experience which local companies to recommend. The key here is advanced planning. The day you know when the move will be, is the day you should call the mover and start the ball rolling. 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: 6753400. We’re here to help. B> NANCV SCHOI'PET enjoy having their daughter, Margaret and her husband, Steve McCauley and their daughter, nine month old Sara from Colesville, Md. visit last Sunday. Grandmom just can’t believe how adorable little Sara is!! And as Don Herold once said - “Babies are such a nice way to start people!”. Now, isn’t that the truth??? The Donalds visited Frank’s cousin and his wife in Front Royal, last Thursday for a nice lunch. They are Ray and Virginia Waugamann. Boy did Stevan and Marguerite Nikolajevic have fun last Friday night at *the “Swinging Country Dance.” sponsored by R.A.A.C., and held at the Sperryville fire hall. Stevan said, that he lost 10 pounds just watching Sid Gottlieb high stepping to the old time, country music and that he never saw such incredible energy from all those dancers and performers! Isn’t R.A.A.C. an asset to this countv?? Gosh, we are so lucky! The Nikolajevics were visited by their son, Alex and his wife, Keri and their son, three year old Patrick last Sunday. What a warm and wonderful day they had. Patrick had a ball running all around the place, chasing the dogs and the dogs chasing Patrick." And, the adults had fun running around after Patick, as he was disappearing behind the bushes! Ha!! Aren’t three year olds something else?? Well, did all you guys get any bargains at the George Washington Birthday Sale?? If you need anything for the winter, better go out today and buy it! There’s not much left in the stores for the cold weather. And bathing suits are all over the place! ARRIVEDERCI!! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors has received from the Planning Commission an application for establishment of an Agricultural and Forestal District in the Wakefield District, of Rappahannock County, Virginia which has recommended approval of same. The application is made pursuant to Chapter 36, Section 15.1-1509 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended. Pursuant to Sections 15 1-431 and 15.1-1511 of the Code of Virginia as amended, and Article 17-3 of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County, Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following: (i) The aforesaid proposal is on file and open to public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. (ii) The names of those applying for said Agricultural and Forestal District and the owners of those properties included in such District are as follows: 1. W. and J. Krebser 2. David Semmes 3. William F. and Janet W. Pumphrey 4. Billy L. and Ray B. Smeltzer (Smelzer) (iii) The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing as to the aforesaid application on March 4, 1985 in the Courthouse, Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia at 10:00 A.M. All citizens are invited to attend and present their views. BY: DIANE BRUCE, CLERK Flint Hill Residents Entertain James Menefee was a Saturday evening dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Pullen and family. Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James Day at Richmond. Mrs. Warren Presgraves with Mrs. Betty Layman and Mrs. Mary Martin visited with Mr. Presgraves at the Shawnee Nursing Home near Winchester last Monday. Mrs. Ethel Pullen and Mrs. Debbie Wimmer spent the weekend at Norfolk as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Sadowaski and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane of Lanham, Md. spent the weekend with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Moffett Brady, returning to their home on Monday. Frankie Huff was in Williamsburg over the weekend attending a Fire Chiefs Convention. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hickerson at Chester Gap on Sunday. A.O. Smoot, Jr. and Scott of Front Royal were Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Smoot. Bobby Smoot of Culpeper was a Saturday dinner guest of his parents. Nick Lord of England was a Saturday guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. Mr. Lord is with the Motion Picture Industry and was interviewing Mr. Huff, who served time in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard attended funeral services on Wednesday for Mrs. Lillard’s sister-in-law, Marion Cloud at the Colonial Funeral Home at Falls Church. Mrs. Lillard remained for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Linda Pierpoint and family at Alexandria. She also visited Mrs. Shirely Wade at Chantilly. She was joined on Saturday by Mr. Lillard. They visited Mr. Wade in the hospital and returned to their home on Sunday. Bernie Gilpin visited with his daughter, Mrs. Terry McCaffrey, her husband and family at Sterling over the weekend. Keith Kinsey of Front Royal was a Sunday visitor of Miss Sallie Lillard. itv rni.n v n i.ok Robert Brady and Charles Brady visited Mrs. Irene Hamilton and family at High Point, N.C. over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff, Miss Sallie Lillard, Connie Huff and Rose Smith of Warrenton were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kinsey, Keith and Kevin of Front Royal at Dan’s Steak House near New Market on Friday. They were celebrating the 37th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Huff. Mrs. Robert Nethers spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers and family at Stephens City returning home on Tuesday accompanied by her grandson, George Nethers. Mrs. Mary Martin of Front Royal has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Warren Presgraves. Mrs. Presgraves has been sick with the flu. The bible study class of the United Methodist Churches met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard last Tuesday with the Rev. Merlin Shorb leading the study. Visiting with Mrs. Martha Jenkins at Etlan on Thursday were Charlie Lillard and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. Mrs. Carolyn Kinsey and sons were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. Visiting on Monday was Ernest Lillard of Washington. Mrs. Wade Pullen was a Friday supper guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler and family at Front Royal. Mrs. Mary Frances Bywaters and Mrs. Alice Pullen visited with Mrs. Virginia Bywaters at Amissville on Sunday. Culpeper’s Oldest Business Expands When Culpeper’s oldest service business felt the need for more space recently, it didn’t do anything drastic like moving away from Main Street. Clore Funeral Home just sort, of took a deep breath and expanded, next door. Clore’s already owned th,e neighboring house, and it simply built a connecting passageway and renovated and redecorated. Although it added about 1,100 square feet, the funeral home doesn’t look any different from the outside. Both the original building and the house next door have long been white stucco on the outside and Culpeper people have considered them a unit. But inside, every inch of the added space has been redone. Floors are now covered in a deep-cushioned, subdued, dark orange carpet, walls are painted an off-white, and furnishings are warm-looking upholstered sofas and chairs and Queen Anne wood pieces that Clore’s had had in storage for years. “We wanted to get away from an altogether chapel setting,” according to John Western of the funeral home. “We wanted an atmpsphere more like a family home, where people could be comfortable.” But the new area also provides extra space for seating for chapel services which can become too crowded. “Our main purpose was to be able to give people better accomodations for our services,” according to Joseph I. Brown, manager of the funeral home. “We simply needed more room,” particularly for families to receive visitors in. Now, there will be space for five separate visitation areas, with no problems with stairs or lack of privacy. The first section of the funeral home at 415 South main was built around 1900, according to Brown. The house next door was constructed in 1933, by Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Bowers. Mrs. Bowers at first operated a flower shop out of the building, but her busi ness outgrew her home. She built what is now Jayne’s, a clothing store, and moved her shop across the street. Even after the Bowers moved out, the house remained a dwelling. Clore’s has owned it for the last 25 years, but had rented it. Recently, the owners decided it was time to do something they had talked about for a long time and went ahead with the renovation. The expanded business will continue to operate with its fully-licensed five-man staff, a secretary and an organist. WE'RE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE | American Heart ^Association DENTURES .WORTH SMILING AROIlT Dentures from $99 (uppe^Mowe) We make dentures in 1 day! We also do partials, relines and repairs. 1-8Q0-247-6453 by appointment Dr. Ron Rosenthal in Williamsburg, '2 mile from The Pottery OPEN SAT SUN MON TUFS

Boston Personal News Notes BOSTON By MARIK K. AThINS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yeaman and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Alphin returned home Sunday after attending the N.R.E.C.A. convention which was held in New Orleans, La. Oliver Durant has returned to his home on “The Hill” after a stay in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Clifford Miller, who had as her weekend guests, Mr. and Mrs. William Symonvicz of Silver Spring, Md. Holtzman Frazier of Fredericksburg was a Sunday guest of his father, F.R. Frazier, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke of Rochelle and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Burke of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mrs. Bessie Corbin. Miss Linda Hawkins of Richmond was here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hawkins and on Monday her mother accompanied her back to Richmond for the day. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Alphin and son, Kenrteth and Miss Karen Garr joined by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Alphin of Manassas were in Highland Springs recently to attend the wedding of Miss Grace Lynne Parsley and Lt. Robert M. Alphin, U.S.M.C., which took place at New Bridge Baptist Church. The reception followed at Confederate Hills Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. David Bates of Arlington were here at Range View this beautiful weekend. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilmont and daughter, Angela of Bealeton were Sunday guests of Mrs. Wilmont’s grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Lillard. Mrs. Hilda Doyle and Mrs. Hazel Hawkins were in Front Royal last Thursday to visit their uncle, Henry Lillard and help him celebrate his 88th birthday. Sympathy is extended to the Fincham family on the passing of their loved one. They were former residents of our area, residing on “Quaint Acres” farm. ******* February is American History Month and the Daughters of the American Revolution invite you to share in their observance of this month. Our American heritage reflects many races and creeds. Do join the Daughters in recognizing the heroic contributions made by the soldiers and patriots of diverse backgrounds who served their country with valor. ******* * PARK THEATRE ENDS THURSDAY GH0UUES(PG13) One show 7 p.m. TUFF TURF (R) ■ "Where reputations are earned." Bp Friday & Saturday 7 & 9 p.m. Bp Sunday - Thursday 7 p.m. H| Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2 p.m. Bp George B. Baggarly t/a PROCTOR-BIGGS FEED MILL 500 E. Main St. Front Royal, Va. 703-635-2218 Creep Feed 100# $7.95 Ground Cob Corn 100# $6.95 Mixed Feed 100# $7.95 Hay & Straw Bale or Load FREE DELIVERY 500# minimum on Friday Gustom Grinding & Mixing Liquid Molasses Available QUALITY FOR LESS <Dut-€>C-®f)c-2lttic Photo courtesy of Louise Deal Pullen Pictured above are members of the Rappahannock County High 1953 Graduating Class. First Row (Left to Right) Mary Frances Dodson, Joan Brown, Alice Coughlin, Barbara Griffith, Ann Lynn Atkins, Bessie Hawkins, Louise Johnson. Second Row (Left to Right) Arthur Pullen, George Pullen, Douglas Martin, Dorothy Hitt, Peggy Green, Annie Mary Williams, Lucille Pullen, Louise Deal. Third Row (Left to Right) Ned Johnson, Wilbert Pullen, Winfrey Thornhill, Bobby Massie, Shirley Weaver, Mary Helen Bruce. Fourth Row (Left to Right) Edward Armentrout, Franklin Hawkins, Catherine Lillard, Daniel Keyser, Eleanor Cornell, Franklin Payne, Newbill Miller. & Washington Area Homes Welcome Visitors Roy Perry and sons of Fairfax were visitors of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry on Sunday. Mrs. Douglas Fairfax attended the American Heart Association luncheon on Thursday at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Alfred R. Armstrong of Williamsburg was a visitor on Thursday of Mrs. Henry M. Keyser. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Keyser were her grandson, Scott Keyser of Middleburg and his fiance, Miss Arlette Robison of Herndon. Mr.’' and Mrs. Clyde Pullen of Sperryville and Mrs.' Alice Beahm were visitors Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bailey at Rixeyville. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ike Ralls and Steve were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tharp of Amissville and Mrs. Alice Beahm. Cletus Burke of Front Royal was a guest Wednesday night and Thursday of his mother, Mrs. Charles C. Burke. On Thursday they joined Ashton Burke of Warren ton and spent the day in Luray and Shenandoah. Dinner guests Saturday evening of Mrs. Charles C. Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Burke of Front Royal, Mrs. John Metzger of Lorton, Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Burke of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Burke, Jennifer and Mary Lynn of Woodbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bailey and Kristen of Manassas were visitors on Monday of Mrs. Bailey’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell. On Thursday the Campbells and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lockhart of Front Royal met Mrs. Charlene Ford at Great Meadow Not To Host State Horse Center Great Meadow has declined to be considered as the site for Virginia’s proposed statewide horse center. A spokesman said that such a major multi-purpose horse facility is “entirely incompatible with the essential open space and charitable purposes” of Great Meadow. The Virginia General Assembly is currently considering and expected to approve funding for a study of the location, feasibility and state financial assistance to a horse industry facility. Great Meadow, created in 1982 near The Plains, has been designed and built to provide a 500 acre permanent course for non-profit open field events such as the 60th annual running of the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races this May. BURKE’S STORE Woodville, VA. 987-8814 Specials Thursday, Friday, Saturday Kelloggs Corn Flakes..i8m.’1.29 Tropicana Orange Juice..% gn. *1.99 Historyland Tomatoes.is oz. 39* Hamburger Helper.8 oz. *1.15 Liquid Tide.32 oz. *1.79 Banquet Frozen Fried Chicken.2 it>. box *2.99 Banquet TV Dinners.11 oz. 95* Mr. G’s French Fries.2 ib. bag 89* RC Cole.8-16 oz. ret *1.19 PRODUCE Radishes.2 pkgs. 33* Lettuce...^ heads *1.00 Old Cabbage....2 it* 39* FRESH MEAT COUNTER Fresh Lean Ground Chuck.usda choice *1.39 ib. Gwaltney Big 8 Franks...’1.29 id. Hy LINDA (LARK Country Cooking in Culpeper for lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jenkins visited Mrs. Jenkins’ parents,. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Campbell in Amissville on Sunday to help celebrate their wedding anniversary. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pullen and family on Sunday was his sister, Mrs. Alice Beahm. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulkner of Orange were visitors of Mrs. W.M. Fletcher last week. Casey and P.J. Farmer of Centreville spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Farmer. Sunday dinner guests of the Farmers were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farmer of Fairfax. Mrs. Mae Pullen spent from Wednesday until Friday with her grandaughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tharp in Amissville. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda of Griffinsburg and J. Stant Weaver visited Mark Penaranda at his new home in Manassas on Monday. They returned to Mr. Weaver’s home that ever ning for dinner. On Thursday Freddy Butler of Boston and John S. Weaver of Rosalyn were visitors in the Weaver home. Mrs. Ruth Clark. Mrs. Sarah Brown, Miss Edie Eastham and Robert Frazier spent Sunday shopping in Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark and Robert Frazier were guests for a game of cards at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Settle recently. Mrs. Alice Beahm was a dinner guest Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Jr., Stacey and Amanda. .•••>. >••• u-> *«>ku! 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World Hunger ‘Garden Project’ Meeting Anyone who is interested in participating in the second year of the community based “garden project” for World Hunger is invited to an organizational meeting at the Washington Baptist Church on Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Those interested, but unable to attend, can call the Rev. Steve Scoggin at 675-3336 or Sid Gottlieb at 547-3934. Modern Dance Workshop RAAC is offering a two-day choreography workshop with Jonathan Wolken, Artistic Director of Pilibolus, one of the country’s most unique and successful modem dance companies, on Saturday, March 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, March 17 from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. at Rappahannock High School. Participants may come for Saturday only and must come Saturday in order to come Sunday. The cost is $15 for one day and $25 for two days. Please register by March 11. Call 675-3193 and leave your name and number or send a post card to RAAC, Box 24, Washington, Va. 22740. ‘Cross Creek’ “Cross Creek,” a film based on the life of writer Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, will be shown on Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gay Streat Theatre in Washington. It’s rated PG. Brambles will now be open after the movie Saturday night. Emergency Medical Services To Meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Emergency Medical Services Council has scheduled its monthly Board of Directors meeting for February 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the classroom at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. All directors are asked to attend and all interested citizens are welcomed. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous will begin meeting in Sperryville on Monday evenings at 8:30 in the Baptist Church basement on Rt. 522. These meeting are “open” which means that friends and family members are welcome. CMH Offers Prenatal Classes A series of four prenatal education classes for expectant parents will begin March 4 and run through March 25 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Part of the CMH family-centered matemal/child program, the classes teach information on anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, labor and delivery, hygiene and nutritional needs during pregnancy, postpartum and newborn care. Expectant parents receive tours of the CMH obstetric unit including the birthing room and labor and delivery areas. Taught by Wilma Myers, RN, head nurse of the obstetric unit and by Terri Artale, RN, the classes are designed for expectant parents who want to learn about the process of childbirth and related topics. Differing from Lamaze classes where couples learn to participate in labor and delivery, these classes give an overview of the childbirth process, pregnancy, labor and delivery and infant care. The classes will meet in the hospital conference room on four consecutive Monday evenings, March 4, 11,18 and 25 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The cost of the series is $15. To register, please contact Wilma My-t,' ers or Terri Artale in the CMH obstetric unit, 825-2811 or 672-4322. Book Discussion At Library “Growing Up in the South,” a five part book discussion series opens at the Library Monday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Suzanne Jones of the University of Richmond as Keynote speaker. The program is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and is free to the public. Registration will begin on February 11 when brochures will be mailed. Eudora Welty’s memoir One Writer’s Beginnings is recommended reading before the first lecture. This and the other four books may be borrowed from the Library now, and paperbacks of the others will be for sale at the Library beginning next week. Babe Ruth Tryouts Babe Ruth baseball tryouts will be held on March 2 and 9 at Rappahannock High School beginning at 10 a.m. for 13 to 15 year olds. The event is sponsored by the Rappahannock Athletic Association. Gospel Singing Fred Fox and the Middleburg Harmonizers and Lucy Rhodes and the Gospel Pearls will render their programs on Sunday, February 24 at 4 p.m. at the Promise Land Baptist Church. This is to benefit the King and Queen rally. All singers and friends are invited to attend. Reverend John Pendleton is the pastor. Kenneth White of WCUL radio station in Culpeper will be the MC. The event is sponsored by Vivian Gatewood and Forrest Freeman. Artist Forum On Friday, February 22, an Artists’ Forum and potluck supper will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Blackwater Homestead, home of Sid and Margaret Gottlieb. The meeting will explore ways in which RAAC can be more supportive to local artists. Any interested musicians (pop and classical), dancers, dramatists, writers, visual artists and craftspersons are invited to attend and share their ideas. Call Sally Nash, 987-8451 or the RAAC office, 675-3193 for more information. Bland Music Contest The Rappahannock Lions Club Bland Music Contest will be held at 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School on Sunday, February 24. Library Story Hour The Rappahannock Library Story Hour for pre-schoolers will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27. The films will be The Happy Elf, Hamster from Hamsterdam, George the Gentle Giant, Girl in the White Hat, Five Cent Nickel and Fisherman and His Wife. Lions Club Meeting The Rappahannock Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Comer Post Restaurant. ‘The Country Fair’ The Rappahannock’s Woman’s Club will be presenting its annual fashion show on Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. This years show will feature fashions from Frank’s and Warren Quality Shop in Front Royal and Jack and Jill in Culpeper. The show, “The Country Fair" will benefit the club’s annual scholarship and the Women’s Abuse Shelter in Culpeper. Ticket prices are $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children in advance; $3 and $2 at the door. Tickets may be purchased from any member. Art Guild Seeking Applications The Manassas Art Guild, Inc. is seeking applicants for its Sixth Annual Fine Crafts Show to be held at the Mall of Manassas, 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, on April 20 and 21. The deadline for receiving applications is March 20. For information call 368-3854 or 368-6045 after 5 p.m.

News Around Woodville Area Weekend guests of Bob and Pat Maldoven and Patricia at Windy Run Farm was Bobby Maldoven of Virginia Beach. Sunday guests were Pat Foley of Washington, D.C. and Ferdinand Frank of Silver Spring, Md. Mrs. Ralph Brown, Mrs. Tim Brown and son, Jason of Amissville were Saturday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Chloe Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Beard, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hawkins and Mrs. Vallie Butler were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kohne and family in Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Howard in Fairfax. Mrs. Alfred Armstrong of Williamsburg was a Thursday overnight The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home Of Thoughtful Service” Phone 825-2361 Culpeper CEMETERY MEMORIALS By Jl NKl LARK guest of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Hannon. W.B. Johnson returned home on Friday from Culpeper Memorial Hospital after being a patient there for several days. The Woodville Homemakers Club met on Tuesday night at the church. The program topic was: First Aid for Home Emergencies and it was presented by Rick and Sherry Johnson. Deepest sympathy is extended to the families of the late Mrs. Maggie Grigsby. The W.M.U. of Woodville Baptist Church met at the church on Thursday morning. Among the guests of Mrs. H.B. Winfrey and Mrs. Frank Brown recently included, Mr. and Mrs. David Winfrey of Smithsburg, Maryland, Mrs. Tanya Cole and Mrs. Brockman Winfrey of Hedgesville, West Virginia, Mrs. Alfred Armstrong of Williamsburg, Mrs. Maurice O'Bannon, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaefer, Mrs. Louise Varner and Mrs. Maxwell Willis of Culpeper. (Jf)bttuariEfl Samuel Stephenson F ather Of Local Resident Samuel E. Stephenson, Sr., 82, died Wednesday, February 13 in Bristol Nursing Home. He was a past grand master of the Masons in Tennessee and past master of King Lodge No. 461. He had also held several other offices in the Order. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Walters Stephenson; two sons, Dr. Samuel E. Stephenson of Jacksonville, Fla. and George C. Stephenson of Sperryville; one foster daughter, Leona Mumpower of Bristol; one brother, James S. Stephenson of Dennison, Texas; six grandchildren, two of Sperryville, Chuck Stephenson, Sperryville and Old Dominion University, Norfolk and Peggy Stephenson, Sperryville and College of William and Mary, Williamsburg and three great grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Homer Fincham Retired Farmer James Homer Fincham, 79, of Washington, died on Monday, February 18 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Rappahannock County, Mr. Fincham was bom May 27, 1905, in Gid Brown Hollow, a son of the late John R. and Lucy Monroe Fincham. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Oakley Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Verlie Horton Fincham of Washington; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy F. Clark of Sperryville and Miss Ruth E. Fincham of Washington and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, February 20 at 2 p.m. at the Gid Brown Bible Church by Pastor John K. Burke, Jr. Burial was in the Washington Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Wayne Burke, Clyde M. Pullen, John Clark, Jr., David Pullen, Levi Alther and Bill Pullen. Geest-Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Lester Sisk Retired Equipment Operator Lester Clifton Sisk, 75, of Sperryville, died Saturday, February 16 in Fairfax Hospital. Mr. Sisk was a retired heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Pearl Sisk of Sperryville; a son, Lester Samuel Sisk of Sperryville; two stepsons, Junior Turley of Vienna and Donnie Lee Wimer of Atlanta, Ga.; a foster son, Brandon Dodson of Sperryville; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Beebe of Beaumont, Texas; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Betty Godwin of Arlington; a brother, James Harrison Sisk of Fairfax; 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday at the Geest-Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper by the Rev. John K. Burke. Burial was in the Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Allen Godwin, Donnie Dodson, Robert Truman, Charles Robert Jenkins, Sammy Burton, Gerald Lee Godwin, Buddy Sisk and Dwight Clontz. Rappahannock Business & Service Directory Call 675-3349 to Place Your Ad! Only $2.80 per week for a 1 inch space! Next Deadline February 22 Call about our combination rates with The Fauquier Democrat, The Clarke Courier, Loudoun Times-Mirror, and The Reston Times 13 WEEK CONTRACT Accounting Q. EARL YANCEYCPA !• Box 135 !! Vicwtovvn, Virginia 22746 1 ’ I'hone 937-5239 •Accounting •Financial Planning i > •T.lx Auditing J j •( i insulting Services i» ____’ Aluminum Siding Aluminum or SoM Vinyl Siding Custom Window & Door Trim. Replacement Windows & Doom, AddrtKXis & Masonry, etc Tom Hanger Home Improvement Co. Luray, VA. 743-7500 Call Collect Anytime J Antiques COUNTRY HERITAGE Antiques and Crafts Comer of Middle St. and Main Washington, Va. 675-3738 Thurv, Fri., Sat. & Sun. COUNTRY MANOR Classic Country Items From the Blue Ridge Mountains Sperryville, Va. 703-987-8761 Daily 9:00 a m.-7:00 p.m. ; Artist i Beauty Shop =g=gg^VVV^hH-Ag-hhh Amlsaviflc Beauty Boutique Unisex Styling Amissville. V«. 937-5895 Boats LOWE ALUMINUM JON & BASS BOATS Evinrude Motors & Service Jon Boat Trailers. Galv $325 MSlR SALES 1084 Tah Sr., Rockville, Maryland 301-424-3800 Building Supplies Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-7:00 Sat. 7:30-5:00 Sun. 11:00-4:00 ^^erry sireei £ uilding Supply CorpJ | W ( s / < >t Ml ) < >u/ ^ hi liuildmi* ^upph \(’('</s ft 2 825-0397 S 1 109 West Chtrrv SI.. Culpeper 5 BfiBii Middleburg Millwork Inc. •A Complete line of Building Supplies •Specializing in custom millwork 703-687-6318 , 106 South Madison Street i Carpeting CourftrySide CFloor ^astyons Route 211 Amissville, Va. 937-5111 or 347-0400 Carpet - Orientals “ Sheet Vinyl - 71/c Reupholstery • Slipcovers Custom Draperies Wall Coverings Carpet Cleaning Open Weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.ii. to 5 p.m. Cabinetmake Distinctive Hanomade Kitchens Libraries Bathrooms Mantles and Formal Wail Paneling Fine Reoroduction Furniture You mi,st beeojr Showroom1 Country Cupboards, C CD Ewell St P 0 Box 22 The Plains. Va 22171 703-253-5942 Construction If /? Moses Gentry ^ [[ Virginia License #014599 Carpentry*General Building Seamless Guttering»Tinnmg ar || Copper Work of all Kinds ll 703/923-4413 j v- after 6 o.m. — Contractor F. W. HUTCHINSON GFVfRAl CONTRACTOR S': 1-1. • ll l.iu: • Kr'll ’I .!» I. .n \,-v I . i-11 m i > • mi • \ i * * 1.! n >ii' 937-5579 rr—■»—■ j —s*_ Dentist W.N. Mayberry, DDS Family Dentist Washington Office 675-3530 Thursdays Si Saturdays] by appointment Fabrics Mouse of Mines •Custom Made Draperies •Decorator Shades - Wallpaper •Complete Stock of Decorative •Hardware & Fabrics •Re-upholstering •Slipcovers •Flexalum Blinds We Measure - Mqke & Install , -'Front Royal 635-^7^1 . . Jewelry Diamonds • Wedding bands, Custom Made Jewelry ] Depair on Premises t ' >pt*n fndav urttil 7<X) p m. i Cv)!d<smitWfe Jewelry txchan^e 4 ‘218 L Mam H . front D« jyal Va ^ t>'56-W5 ' j Printing Warrenton Printing l\appaf)annocfe jSetoi 675-3338 weekdays 8:30-5 703-987-8058 evenings & weekends ■3 Professionals of the Month Jim & Phyllis Swindler of COUNTRY MANOR in Sperryville, VA. have owned and operated a successful and steadily growing retail business for almost 15 years. From helping to clear the building site of Country Manor in 1972 to recently overseeing tha printing and mailing of over 200,000 of their latest cetaalogue, Jim and Phyllis are truly the epitome of a hard-working and successful business team. Having settled in Jim's hometown of Sperryville in 1970, the Swindlers immediately went to work restoring and expanding The House Of Baskets (now Chipmunk Hollow). In 1973 the Swindlers built Country Manor, a 10,000 square foot building which now houses a retail store, a deli, a wholesale department and the mail order offices for Country Manor’s catalog - all of which are overseen by Jim & Phyllis. Today the mainstay of the business is direct mail. The catalog was started in 1981 with a bought list of under 20,000 names and has grown to the point where it presently has an in-house list of over 100,000 retail customers and close to 1000 wholesale customers. The hard work has paid off for Jim & Phyllis in the form of recognition of their efforts by magazines such as Country Living, Country Home, House Beautiful and Colonial Homes among others. Country Manor has achieved a reputation as a quality source of classic country items from the Blue Ridge Mountains. With the same hard work and dedication that has brought success in the past, Phyllis & Jim will continue to preside over the expansion of their businesses and will always be a viable part of Sperryville and Rappahannock's business community. Maintenance FRIENDLY GARBAGE!Weekly Pickup • Light Hauling Moving & Removal of Furniture, Appliances, etc. Call for Estimates and Rates (703) 987-8219 Jensen Kvames • Mary Carnahan ■ Washington. Va. 22747 Rt. 1.Box 430 Opticians s MILLER \ OPTICIANS j | formerly Mayo Opticians j 702 South Main St. ' Culpeper, VA. I ' NOW OPEN SATURDAYS i ,825-5600j w%__ Pump Installation II-1 Expert Pump Installation and Repair Service now available at Culpeper Farmers Co-op, Inc. Brandy Road, Culpapar, Va. 825-2200 Real Estate I WANT TO BE YOUR REALTOR! •Fauquier Multiple LOting Service • Piedmont Multiple LOting Service • No. Vs. Computer Dels Hue (MIS) ’ Washington office on Cay Street... • RAPPAHANNOCK SPOKEN HEKE... KOCEK BA TCHtipigt Etithaun 7B3-97S-3777 937-439$ Renovation rVWW Patrick Foster Contractor ( arprntry & Painting Washington, Virginia 675-3757 T.V. Sales and Repair BROWER’S TV RCAand Magnavox Sales & Service •Service On Most Makes Televisions • Stereos • Phonos • Antenna Installation & Repair VISA Master Charge 347-1119 Greyslone TV & Appliance Sales and Sertice RCA Channel Master Antennas . & Satellite Dishes -Whirlpool & Maytag Appliances Banco. VA. 923-4266 Upholstery Washington Antiques i & Upholstery fine upholstering, slip rovers, draperies, 100% Cotton Futons, Vintage clothing Moregan i). Zale >75-3753 Washington, Va Maggie Grigsby County Native Mrs. Maggie Grigsby, 84, of Woodville, died Wednesday, February 13 in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mrs. Grigsby was bom June 11, 1900, near Viewtown. She was a lifelong resident of Rappahannock County and was the daughter of the late Daniel P. and Maggie E. Martin Grimsley. Her late husband was Paul Grigsby. Survivors include two daughters, Ada Settle Burke of Woodville, with whom she had made her home for several years and Mary Louise Faulkner of Castleton and three sons, Alvin P. Grigsby of Castleton, Hugh P. Grigsby of Warrenton and Kerry P. Grigsby of Woodville; 31 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Isa Alma Grigsby and three sons, Dudley Grigsby, Charlie Grigsby and Floyd Grigsby. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday at Geest-Johnson Funeral home in Culpeper by the Rev. Jimmy Burke and Rev. Hoover Heflin. Burial was in the family cemetery near Castleton. Pallbearers were William Tharpe, Gary Meyer, Carroll Snead Settle, Edward Grigsby, Paul Benzento and Jerry Burke. William Hitt Amissville Resident William Raymond Hitt, 81, of Amissville, died Thursday, February 14 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mr. Hitt was born April 17, 1903, in Rappahannock County. He is survived by cousins only. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, February 17 at Geest-Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper by the Rev. Steve Parker. Burial was in the Hitt family cemetery in Rappahannock County. Pallbearers were Wesley Woodward, James Woodard, Jr., Graham Hackley, Kelsey Hombaker, Eddie Hitt and Robert Hitt. Preston Foster Carpenter Preston Lewis Foster, 35, of Edinburg, died Thursday, February 7 at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Bom in Rappahnnock County on October 14, 1949, he was a son of William Franklin and Kathleen Marie Sours Foster of Luray. He was a carpenter. Surviving are three daughters, Laura Lee Foster of Luray and Amy and Megin Foster, both of Mt. Jackson; two brothers, Roger Lynn Foster of Front Royal and Ronald Franklin Foster of Mt. Jackson and two sisters, Brenda Tharpe and Bonnie Bradley, both of Luray. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, February 9 at Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Mark Ericson. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery. Gid Fine ham Rappahannock Native Gid Ross Fincham, 50, of Culpeper, died Thursday, February 14. A native of Rappahannock County, Mr. Fincham was retired from Bingham and Taylor. He had lived in Culpeper for many years. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Tharpe Fincham of Culpeper; one son, Don Allen Fincham of Culpeper; two grandchildren; three sisters, Jessie Jenkins and Lottie Clatterbuck, both of Culpeper and Florine Kent of Manassas and four brothers, Reade Fincham of Bright wood, Littleton Fincham, Meade Fincham and Harry Fincham, all of Culpeper. Funeral services were condcuted at Clore Funeral Home on Monday by the Rev. John S. Farrar. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper. Andrew Lewis Army Veteran Andrew Jackson Lewis of Fairmount Heights, Maryland died Thursday, February 14 at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. Mr. Lewis was a native of Rappahannock County. He attended the Rappahannock County Public School and graduated from George Washington Carver Regional High School in Culpeper. He served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. After being discharged from the Army he moved to Washington, D.C. He was employed with F.W. Woolworth and Company, where be became manager. Survivors include his wife, Andrea and son, Andrew Jerome, both of ^airmount Heights; father, Charlie C. Lewis of Sperryville; four brothers, James T. Lewis and Charles B. Lewis, both of Washington, D.C., Harry F. Lewis and Thomas C. Lewis, both of Sperryville; five sisters, Mrs. Mae Proctor of Lanham, Md., Mrs. Betsy Myles of Landover, Md., Mrs. Anna Allsberry of Manassas, Harriet Lewis and Virginia Lewis, both of Washington, D.C.; four nieces; seven nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at Sylvan Vista Baptist Church in Fairmount Heights, Maryland by the Rev. Arthur Luckett, Jr. Burial was at Harmony Memorial Park Cemetery in Maryland.

Justin Updike, from Washington, Va., smiles with satisfaction as he masters one of the counting boards at Wakefield School's Pre-Kindergarten. Justin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Updike. News In And Around The Sperryville Area Mrs. Broun Miller accompanied Dy her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. ind Mrs. Joe Murphy and sons, Mike ind Mark of New Cannaan, Conn, have returned to their respective homes af:er a week in Hawaii. Mrs. Larry- Kushner of Gaithersmyrtle beach FREE VACATION PLANNER THE MGHEST STANDARDS Of soviet AH AOHVED OARY AT OUT 4 GHAT HOUDAY »M MOTHS YOU CAN EXPECT NON-STOP FUN ANO EXCITEMENT ON THE WORLD'S MOST REAUnFUL HACKS. OVER 35 CHAMPDNSH* GOV TBHS AW COUNTLESS OTKR ATTRACTIONS CAU TOU-FHE FOR OUR COLORFUL COMPRIIRH SFYE VACATION PLAFMER. R4CLU0MG AREA RJORMATION ANO HOTEL RATES. 1-400-445-5300 1-400-445-9700 1-400-447-2707 1-400-445-0313 '\{ptiuSai)&nn: HOTELS OF MYRTLE BEACH burg, Md. spent Friday with her mother, Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. T.M. Johnston. Mrs. R.E. Thompsen, Mrs. Catherine Brown and Mrs. Frances Tabler had dinner Thursday evening at roman URSTOCI BCBUU INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tues. HORSE SALE 2nd Sat, 1 p.m.f Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1 st Tues., 1 p.m. Every Month 1 Mil* East of Marshall Rt 55 364-1566 OAKDALE’S CHAROLAIS BULL SALE Saturday, March 16 12:00 noon Fauquier Livestock Exchange Marshall, VA [UMwHllMltutlU (703)592-3323 lUl PERFORMANCE TESTEDtUt Me Gimmicks • No Lind Toon •Just Fun In THo Sun i Florida Vacation* 4 Big Days — 3 Great Nights At the Surf side Inn or Pirates Xove, in Beautiful Daytona Beach. GREAT VACATIONGREAT SAVINGS | This vacation transferable up to one year to , with the purchase of any new Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Bwick, or Chovy Trucks from Ruid Chevy-Olds. - INCLUDES - •2 adults and 2 children 18 and under to 4 days and 3 nights of first class •Oceanview accommodai,, $ •Welcome split of champagne. •Complimentary first morning continental breakfast for two •Discount booklet for the Daytona Beach/Disney World area. •One adult all attraction general admission ticket to either Disney World or Epcot Center. ‘Transportation not included Otter lor limited time only 8 0% A / Oil •O % APR “"X>10 w*k»r* For a limited time only. npm ChevroletlltlW Oldsmobile, Inc. Rt. 29 South of Culpeper • 547-3700 Dir no S4t3 By MRS. B. M. VARNER Brookside. Mrs. Quaintance’s guests for dinner at Brambles Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer, Fred C. Schaefer, Mrs. Roy L. Reeve and Mrs. Brown Miller. Mrs. Graham Allison has returned to her home in Baltimore, Md. after spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Carson Johnson, who had foot surgery at Fauquier Hospital. Mia. George L. Taylor of Culpeper and Mrs. Nina B. Brown were luncheon guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown, Sheri, Rob and Mark. Mrs. Frances Tabler was an overnight guest last Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marcey and family in Falls -Church. Mrs. T.M. Johnston spent the weekend in Winchester with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reams, Brad and Morgan- ganMs. Lil Reeve of Leesburg and her children, Mark, Jason, Jon and Trish Butler spent the weekend with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Roy L. Reeve. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer attended funeral services Saturday for Mrs. Reva Mahanes in Madison County. Mrs. Robert W. Brown spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Butler and Susan in Annandale. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Elder and Mrs. Elmer Skeen of Palmyra, Mrs. Roy Clatterbuck of Bealeton, Frances Leake, Mrs. Lois Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Dick McClanahan, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kirby and Mrs. Mildred Frazier, all of Warrehton and Sara Klatko. Gwen Bright spent Sunday with Heather Aylor. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Shade of Falls Church wTere Saturday guests of Mrs. Ruby Dwyer. Mrs. Gladys Anderson of Culpeper was a weekend guest of her sister, Mrs. Annie Mary Oden. The Administrative Board of the United Methodist Church met with Mrs. Lee Swindler on Monday night. Those attending were the Rev. Merlin Shorb, Mrs. Ranny Aylor, Mrs. Jimmy Way land, Mrs. Nina B. Brown, Mrs. Catherine Brown, Mrs. Tom Klatko, Julian Browm and Hugh Chrisman. Mrs. Janet Clater entered Culpeper Memorial Hospital on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers and baby, Jon of Front Royal were guests Monday of M.-s. Randolph Devers. Dinner guests on Wednesday of Mrs. Floyd Menefee and Mrs. Dollie Pullen were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullen and James Menefee of Flint Hill. Other guests recently in the Menefee-Pullen home were Mr. and Mrs. Udel C. Layton and DeeDee and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lambert, all of Charlottesville, Mrs. Nancy Menefee of Strasburg and Miss Joyce Ann Menefee of Washington. Wakefield Testing Wakefield School in Huntly will hold admissions placement testing on Saturday, February 23 beginning at 10 a.m. A walk-in policy allows testing for grades two through 12 without prior application. For more information, call 635-8111. NSDAR Observes American History Month By VIRGINIA CRIGLER >app>>»—mirk News Contributing Writer Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the month of February are observing American History Month and in doing so, the program of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter NSDAR was geered toward an Historical theme which was the review by Mrs. Harry Neal of the book, “WAY OF DUTY.” If one is interested in the history of our nation, Mrs. Neal recommends “Way of Duty” which is about Mary Fish and her family in Revolutionary America. This book is being donated to the Culpeper Town and County Library by Mrs. Neal. In reviewing “Way of Duty” Mrs. Neal related that Mary Fish who was well educated started keeping her journal when she was quite young and continued through the American Revolution. Mary Fish was thrice married and bore seven children, the youngest of these was the greatest scientist of his time and he was the one who preserved his mother’s journal. Mrs. Neal is most qualified to re view books as she has sold hundreds of her articles in United States and Canada and has written books. She is an author, instructor, workshop leader and lecturer. Following the review, Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Regent, announced that the new Genealogical Records’ Chairman would be Mrs. Dieter Knuepfer of Rappahannock County. Mrs. KnuepfeFs name will be listed in Laura Thompson's Blue Book. Those participating in the regular program were: Mrs. Woodruff Kearns with devotionals; Mrs. Zilla Gutowski who read the President General’s message; Mrs. Philip Brewer who presented timely National Defense information. Mrs. John Board of Culpeper was introduced as the newest member of the chapter. The State NSDAR Conference will be held in Norfolk March 21, 22, 23. Those named to attend as delegates were: Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Regent, Mrs. Zilla Gutowski, Mrs. Edgar Puryear, Mrs. Woodruff Kearns, Mrs. Philip Brewer, Mrs. George Taylor. Mrs. Puryear will attend as State Chairman of National Defense and Mrs. Kearns as State Chairman of State Conferences. An announcement was made of a demonstration on Construction and Preservation of Historical Garments Saturday, March 2 at the Remington Lion’s Club House sponsored by the Fauquier Chapter NSDAR. Luncheon will be served at 12:30. Tickets for the luncheon and demonstration are $8.00. For reservations and information call Nancy Steiner, 439-3434. Considerable progress has been made on plans for the May 14 program which is the marking of the grave of David Jameson. President General NSDAR, Mrs. Walter King, a descendant of David Jameson, will participate in this ceremony. Hostesses for the February meeting held at the Culpeper United Methodist Church were Mrs. John T. Dailey and Mrs. John H. McDevitt. The primary goal of Potomac Edison is to provide dependable electric service. Adverse weather conditions can sometimes disrupt this service. In such cases, there are several steps you can take to help us restore your electricity as quickly as possible: Step 1 * See If Neighbors Have Power Check your neighbors to see if they have power. If they do, the disruption of electric service may be in your own home. Check for blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers which may require the services of an electrician. Step 2 - Call Your Power Company If your neighbors are also without service, call your electric company. (Potomac Edison local telephone numbers are listed on the reverse side of your electric bill or in your phone book.) Give your name, address, phone number and any other pertinent information. During major storms, you may receive a busy signal on your first attempt Please keep dialing until you reach us. Stay dear of any fallen wires and caution others to also keep away. 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Foxcroft girls on their Luray Trip pose outside Hotel Laurance (location unknown) in 1918. Left to right - back: Alice Perkins Winn, Nan Carnegie Rockefeller. Next row: Carol Mitchell Look, Caroline Owsley Green, Katie Lou Crunden Wade. Front row: Carol Clarke Foord, Theo Strawbridge Grosvenor, Betty Welsh Hubbard, Hope Gaston Felton, Virginia Moore Roemer. Front of Hotel: on white horse ?, Mary Louise Tucker von Klooster, Drika Fisher Agnew, Mary Louise Bird, Virginia Harrison de Zayas. SKY HIGH Scriptures selected by The American Bible Society The girders go higher and higher. It seems as if eventually they will snap and break like sticks. The workmen seem small and vulnerable from a distance. Passersby marvel at their ability to work at such heights. “Too much for me,” a man mutters, and a woman says, "I’d get dizzy and fall.” Still, the girders go higher and the work goes on until one day the building is finished. It stands tall, shiningly new, waiting for the history that will be written between its walls. Then people will forget about the steel girders beneath its surface, forget its hidden strength. But this is no structure that will collapse in the wind. In all of us. there are reservoirs of unsuspected hidden strength. Do you really know yourself and your own potential? Just as the steel in a building needs tempering, so we need to fortify our inner strength. In our churches we learn to know what we are and what we can be. Worship every week—you will be the stronger for it Sunday Matthew 45-10 Monday Genesis 3:1-5 Tuesday Psalm 425-11 Wednesday 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 Thursday 1 Corinthians 55-11 Friday 1 Timothy 65-10 Saturday John 10:1-5 THE BEAUTY BOX Super Cuts for Guys and Gals Behind Post Office - Phone 675-3403 Darlene Moore, Hair sty hs t/O wner K & D SERVICE CENTER Intersection Rts 229 &211 Groceries, Gas, and Garage 24 hr. Wrecker Service Phone 347-/908 LOM-BAR-DY LUNCH ROOM "All you care to eat steamed spiced shrimp " Every Wed Night 5 pm - 9 pm. 937-5306- Rt 211, Amissville AMISSVILLE BEAUTY BOUTIQUE Urvsex Styling France Eaton - Owner/Operator Connie Bowers - Operator Rt. 211, 3 blks. east of P O 937-5895 BEN VENUE MARKET 675-3133 LAUREL MILLS MARKET 937-4954 Groceries, Gas & Oil JOHN’S BARBER SHOP FUnl HU, Mon. 1 pm-7 30 pm; Sperryvtlle, TuesThurs . 8:30 am-6 30 pm. Fn 8 30 am-7 30 pm. Sal 8 am-4 pm. Closed Wed 987-8146 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, Va 675-3378 COUNTRYSIDE FLOOR FASHIONS Carpet-Onentals-Sheet Vinyls- Tile Reupholstery-Shp Covers-Drapes-Waii Coverings 347-0400 - Amissville. Va. SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM Gifts - Pottery - Country Hams Solid Wood Furniture Open 7 days a week - Sperryville, Va E. G. HACKLEY Groceries - Dry Goods Feed - Hardware Amissville. Va 937-5373 WASHINGTON CASH STORE General Merchandise - Hardware Fresh Meats - Frozen Foods C E. Giles, Prop 675-3514 ICE HOUSE FABRICS & THINGS Fabrics for all occasions1 Mam St., Washington. Va 675-3876 BALDWIN S GROCERY Paul and Cucie Baldwin Gen Merchandise. Gas and Oil Old Fit 211. Washington. I/a. 675-3303 Open 7 days a week Mon - Thurs & Sat 7 -7 Friday 7 - 8 Sunday 7 6 SPERRYVILLE CORNER STORE General Merchandise 987-8185 SPERRYVILLE EXXON 24-hr Wrecker Service Fruit and Produce Stand Sperryville, Va 987-8377 & 8015 HOUSE OF DRIED FLOWERS Dried Flowers - Silk Flowers - Supplies Ribbons & Miniature Figures RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS Rappahannock County 's Only Hometown Newspaper Washington, Va 675-3338 W&J GROCERY Last stop before Old Rag Mtn Groceries, ice gas variety of deli meats A cheeses Sun Thurs 6 am : 10 pm. Fri A Sat 6 am - 11 pm Sperryville Va on Rt 231 967-8361 Here Come The Girls The Former Fancy Of Flint Hill By JON KLAVERKAMP IWkMwtNm Staff Writer Suppose for a moment that you were a young man living in Flint Hill anywhere between 1915 and 1940. Sure Flint Hill was a nice place to be - scenic and sunny - but quiet, awfully quiet for a young man. Well, now suppose that one day, after finishing your chores, you wandered off to your favorite hilltop overlooking what is now Route 522. What then? Of course you sat and daydreamed while chewing on a long blade of grass. Your imagination went with the wind, spinning fiction and fantasy in the clouds: you were a soldier on horseback, a champion athlete, a millionaire, you were...well, on a hilltop in Flint Hill. Mother was calling you for supper... time for one last grand fantasy. Suddenly you saw a vision, or was it a vision? Maybe it was real! Anyway, what came into view from out of the horizon were 25 girls on horseback riding up Route 522. Awesome. Unbelievable. Crazy. Yes, this time for sure you thought you had gone crazy. You could rub no more sand out of your eyes, and still, riding up 522 on horseback, were 25 pretty girls. What if this were true? What if 25 girls on horseback really did ride into Flint Hill? What would you have done as a young man? Flipped. That is what you would have done. And that is exactly what the young men of Flint Hill did once a year between 1915 and 1940. Actually, it wasn’t just the young men who flipped, it was everybody: mothers, fathers, daughters, sisters, uncles, aunts, and grandparents - everybody! The whole town turned upside down. This tale is true, and it begins with an almost legendary woman named Miss Charlotte Haxall Noland who, in 1914, founded Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Va. Miss Charlotte, as she was known to students, presided as headmaster of the school into the 1950’s. An all girls school, Foxcroft combined riding lessons with its nMHomii* priorities because...well, because that is what Miss Charlotte wanted. By all accounts Miss Charlotte was a strong and dedicated woman. More than that. She was fierce in her determination. She was intelligent and bold, commanding respect from all who had the privilege to meet her. “Miss Charlotte was the whole school. ” That is according to Mrs. Hunter de Butts, a former student at Foxcroft. So it is enough to say that Miss Charlotte "wanted” a riding stable. Who was going to question her if she Rappahannock Newt Photo/Jon Klavcrkamp Formerly Mrs. Eastham’s Pioneer Tea Room, this structure is now a home. SPTA Sponsors Sock Hop, Projects The Rappahannock County Elementary School Student Parent Teacher Association met on February 14th and endorsed several new projects and fundraisers. The RCES gym will once again be rocking and rolling at a Sock Hop on Friday, March 15th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A St. Patrick’s theme will liven up the “hop”, and parents are asked to bring baked goods and drinks to sale (remember the green color scheme!). Admission is $1.00 for students and $1.00 for parents up to a maximum rate of $5.00 per family. Students in grades kindergarten through 7th grade are invited. Betty Bennett, SPTA President, is working to line up a good sound system and a master of ceremonies to call dance contests by age groups. If you are able to m.c. or to provide a sound system, please get in touch with Betty at 987-8592. A valuable “checkerboard” pattern quilt will also be given away at the Sock Hop. The quilt has been made by Betty Bennett’s mother for a fundraiser for the elementary school. The SPTA is hoping to raise at least $300.00 from donations towards winning the quilt. Edie Clark, a SPTA member, will be heading up the drive for funds and will be distributing a contribution form to students next week. Funds from the quilt donations, as well as the Sock Hop, will be used for SPTA projects. NVCC Manassas offers scholarships Northern Virginia Community College Manassas campus has five $200 scholarships available through the Jeff Carroll Memorial Fund to be awarded for the spring quarter. The funds can be used for tuition, books or supplies. Both new and continuing students are eligible and new students are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be evaluated by financial need and will be required to write a brief explanation of their educational and career goals and their need for the scholarship. Application materials and other in-. formation are available from the financial aid office at the Manassas campus, 368-0184, extension 233. Deadline for applications is March 13. Other business on the February 14th agenda included the repair of the playground slide, and a drive to collect items which RCES teachers have requested. It will cost $65.00 to have the school slide reconditioned at a company in Richmond, as compared to $900.00 to purchase a comparable slide. If anyone can volunteer to transport the slide to Richmond, they are asked to get in touch with Barney O’Meara at 987-8271 or to leave a message at 987-8353. Cindy Andreoni reported on the results of a teacher poll in December in which teachers were asked to make a “wish list” of things they needed. The most needed items are as follows: bookshelves, kitchen utensils, convection oven, educational games, books (especially kindergarten level “pleasure” books, science, and geology), science equipment and interesting display items, classroom play equipment (bean bags, jump ropes, balls, etc.), musical instruments (for band practice), children’s tables, tires (for the playground), and a sign for the front of the school which says “Rappahannock County Elementary School”. If parents or citizens can contribute any of these items, they are asked to call Edie Clark at 676-3188 or Camille Harris at 6753757. Contributions to the SPTA for the elementary school are tax-deductible. The SPTA also discussed the need for a good public address system in the elemetnary school gymnasium/auditorium. Several SPTA members will be talking with people who have technological expertise in sound systems and will report back with Mrs. Piper, the elementary school principal. Mrs. Piper expressed concern that equipment was badly needed for individual speaker use, as well as for performances and events like the Sock Hop. The next SPTA meeting is on Thursday, March 21st, at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are always held on the third Thursday of the month. RCES parents are encouraged to attend; an increased level of participation is needed in order for the SPTA to make good headway on projects and fundraisers during the remainder of the school year. Goings On in the Aria The Tricentennial of Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti By GLORIA HARRIS and TUTT STAPP-HARRIS forRAAC This year is a commemorative one for musicians everywhere as it marks the 300th birthdays of three significant composers — Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frederick Handel and Dome* nico Scarlatti. Musical magazines will be featuring their works and lives, studios will be releasing anniversary recordings, special concerts are scheduled and European tours are being organized to see historical Bach/Handel organs. The Shenandoah Conservatory of Music is offering a series of tricentennial concerts with music by Bach and Handel, one having been held on January 27th and the second having been held on February 10th. Concert III will be presented on March 8, at 7 p.m. at Goodson Hall. The program will include “Suite in D Minor for Unaccompanied Cello” by Bach and Preludes and Fugues from "The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II”. The second half of the program will consist of Handel arias from “Samson”, “Hercules” and “Solomon”. Concert IV is scheduled for March 31, 7 p.m., at Goodson Chapel. Dr. Steven Cooksen will perform the “Trio Sonata in E-Flat M^jor” on organ, followed by “Du musst glauben, du musst hoffen” from Cantata 166. Frances Averitt, Kenneth Sarch and Sue Boyd will perform the "Triple Concerto in A Minor” by Bach. The program will end with Handel’s “Suite in F Major” for harpsichord and Handel arias. A Bach Birthday Benefit is scheduled at Wakefield School for Sunday, March 17th, at 3 p.m. Students of Gloria Harris will be performing works for keyboard from the Anna Magdalena Notebook, two-part inventions, preludes and toccatas. Sally Millar will be performing the “Flute Sonata in G Minor” accompanied by Mrs. Harris. Rosemary Fogg and Hugues Stenier will perform the “Concerto for Two Violins” and Hugues will play the “Air on the G String”. Beverly Clark and Mrs. Harris will play a transcription for piano duet of the “Brandenburg Concerto #3”. The public is encouraged to attend. Bach, the greatest organist of his time, once stated, “There is nothing remarkable about it. All you have to do is hit the right notes at the right time and the instrument plays itself.” He once made the remark that anyone working as hard as he could have accomplished as much. At the beginning of each cantata he wrote, “Jesus, Help me!” and at the conclusion wrote “to God alone be the praise”. Among the finest of the Bach anniversary recordings are the violin concertos in E Minor, A minor and the Double Concerto for two Violins and Orchestra in D Minor by Itzhak Perlman and the English Chamber Orchestra; two new disc recordings on period instruments of the “Brandenburg Concertos,” one by the English Concert on Archiv and another, the Smithsonian recording of the Ashton Magna Festival Orchestra; and a unique interpretation of the “B Minor Blass” directed by Joshua Ritfldn, utilizing one singer to a part and one player to an instrument.

From Foxcroft! was “the whole school?” But Miss Charlotte was too wise not to have a reason. Her philosophy was that school should be more than a dull place to study. It should provide fun and exercise. So the girls rode horses. It was healthy and fun. The Luray Trip When a school is founded, unique traditions begin to take shape. In 1914 Foxcroft developed its own set of traditions. Some continue today, others have faded away and died. One such tradition was an annual trip on horseback to Flint Hill and Luray. At Foxcroft it was known as the “Luray Trip” because one purpose of the trip was to visit the caverns in Luray. The number of girls who went on the trip varied from 12 to 30 as the school grew. Miss Charlotte, of course, led the group, and two grooms came along to take care of the horses. Each year, sometime in early to middle April, the girls mounted their horses and headed due west through Marshall. Normally the girls stopped first at Flint Hill where they spent the night at Colonel Rickett’s Hotel. The second day brought the girls to Luray where they visited the famous underground caverns. That evening they returned to Rickett’s Hotel for another night in Flint Hill and, after a long sleep, returned the next day toFoxcroft. But the girls tell the story much better themselves. What follows are passages from the 1916 edition of the Tally-ho!.Foxcroft’s yearbook, which describe events on the first ever Foxcroft ride in 1915. (The order of stops on the first trip was different from what tradition would later iron out.) One rider wrote: “On Friday, April 14, amid loud cheers and extensive fare-wells, we left for Luray. Many were the forebodings of being brought home on stretchers at the prospect of a one hundred and ninety mile trip....As our party of seventeen rode merrily through the little Virginia villages, people rushed out from all sides, and we heard many hot arguments as to whether or not we were boys.” Someone with the initials E.T. wrote that entry. She continued “The first night we stopped at Front Royal, where, after ordering everything on and off the bill of fare, we betook ourselves to the movies. The plot was most exciting, and, as usual, all the girls fell in love with the leading man.” _L _ _ —Rappahannock News Photo/Jon Klaverkamp The old Flint Hill school house, now converted into a home. CABINET SALE An assortment of various sizes and types of rejected/seconds Kitchen Cabinets and Bath Vanities will be offered for sale on Saturday, February 23, 1985, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Cash and carry basis only, with no returns/refunds. All cabinets sold as is and must be removed at time of purchase. No phone calls, please! MERTLLAT INDUSTRIES, INC. 641 Maddox Drive, Culpeper, Virginia WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY SALE Friday & Saturday, February 22 & 23 LA5500XKW Washer Whirlpool *359°° Reference Copy Whirlpool Wasner • Regular Capacity • 4 Automatic Washing Cycles: REGULAR HEAVY. PERMANENT PRESS. KNITS GENTLE & SOAK • Water Temperature Control with 3 Wash/Rinse Combinations: HOT COLD. WARM/COLD & COLD COLD • Water Level Control with 3 settings: Extra Small. Medium & Large • Easy-Clean Lint Filter is simple to remove, clean and replace • Super SURGILATOR* Agitator provides thorough, careful washing of any size load • 2 Wash A 2 Spin Speeds • Automatic Cool-Down Care for Permanent Press garments • Porcelain Enamel Finish on Inner Basket and Tub • Self-Leveling Rear Legs • 3-Point Suspension System • Tough-Top* Polyester Finish on Galvanized Steel Top & Lid • Heavy-Duty Transmission & Vi HP Motor • Pump Guard • Bac-Pak* Laundry Information *Tmk Whirlpool Model LA5500XM Automatic Washer • 4 Automatic Washing Cycles • 3 Water Temps • Water Level Control • Easy-Clean Lint Filter • Super SURGILATOR* Agitator • 2 Wash & Spin Speeds • Family-Size Capacity. . Rappahannock News Photo/Jon Klaverkamp The remains of Rickett’s Hotel, now hidden by foliage. ' The next morning the girls rode to Luray, stopping along the way to have a “picnic dinner” in the woods. They spent the night in Luray and on the following morning left for Flint Hill. E.T. wrote “Late that afternoon we reached Flint Hill, first having been heralded by several machine loads of interested scouts. After partaking rather heavily of a delicious supper, we received some gentlemen callers, and we have reason to believe that several of our number left pleasant memories behind them.” Recall the daydreamer on the hilltop in Flint Hill. Surely the Foxcroft girls gave him new things to think about atop his hill overlooking 522. Remember, though, the caravan from Foxcroft affected everybody, not just tne young men. The teachers at the old "Flint Hill school, who boarded at Rickett’s Hotel, gave their rooms to the Foxcroft girls. Roberta Spalding, a.former teacher at the time, recalls the experience: “We would leave our rooms...and the girls would just take over the hotel. They did a lot of foolish things like young girls do.” For example, “they once bought a baby pig and put it in someone’s bed.” “The girls roamed around Flint Hill and everyone loved them,” Spalding added. “The kids fixed them pink lemonade and the teachers put on a play for them at the Flint Hill school. We loved to have a play for them; they were such a good audience.” Mrs. D. Lyle Miller, who owns a home in Gid Brown Hollow, taught at the Flint Hill school from 1931 to 1940. She described the Foxcroft girls’ ride into Flint Hill as the “event of the sea Mill /k Bay Clean-Up Efforts Continue A state program developed last year to reduce agriculture pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay and Chowan River has been expanded from 12 conservation practices in 1984 to 15 this year. Under the program, farmers and landowners within the waterways’ basins are offered cost-share payments for installing Best Management Practices (BMPs) which enhance water quality and conserve soil. More than $3 million has been funded for the program. The program is needed, said Division of Soil and Water Conservation (DSWC) Deputy Director, Donald L. Wells, because the health of the Chesapeake Bay is in serious trouble. “Several studies, including,the EPA study, have shown that the Bay and the Chowan River are in bad shape and we know that farming contributes to the problem.” According to the six year, $27 million EPA study, agriculture pollutants entering the Bay include excess nutrients such as nitrogens and phosphorus, sediment, pesticides and herbicides. These pollutants have been linked to decline of aquatic grasses, increased algae blooms and a reduction of dissolved oxygen in some of the Bay’s waters. The study concluded that these factors affect the Chesapeake’s productivity and wildlife. About two-thirds of the state drains into these basins and the program area covers 68 of Virginia’s 95 counties. Farmers and landowners in those basins are eligible for cost-sharing on at least six BMPs. The practices are minimum till cropland, no-till cropland, no-till pastureland, grass filter strips, vegetative cover on critical areas and reforestation of erodible cropland. Three “sub-basins” have also been identified where additional BMPs are being cost-shared by the state. Seven additional practices are being funded in the “cropland priority” sub-basin which includes 21 counties that drain into the York or Rappahannock River and two counties located on the Eastern Shore. The “animal waste” sub-basin consists of seven northwestern counties in which two additional practices will be funded and in the Chowan River drainage basih, one additional BMP is covered. For more information, contact the Rappahannock County ASCS Office, 675-3616 or call the Culpeper SWCD Office at 825-8591. son,” and “a boom time.” She didn’t seem to mind that the “teachers had to pack up and get out (of Rickett’s Hotel)” when the girls came. Written by one of the Foxcroft riders, a selection from the 1920 edition of the Tally-ho! reads: “Damp as to clothes, but not as to spirits, we arrived at Flint Hill about 6 o’clock and dried and ate, but as this is to be printed, I shan’t say how or how much we did eat.” “After supper we went to the movies above the garage, and subsequently were to be the guests of honor at a dance given by the Swains of Flint HilT and Front Royal, but, owing to the rain, this did not materialize, so twenty-three girls contented themselves with the attentions of three or four of Flint Hill’s best and bravest. “Miss Charlotte had warned us in advance to behave very properly, and not to “wiggle-waggle” or “cheek-tocheek”...And it is hoped that our hearts are still our own...” The entire Rappahannock News staff team failed in its attempt to learn just exactly what a “wiggle-waggle” is, but the staff promises to continue its research. Whether or not the girls behaved “very properly,” as Miss Charlotte warned them to, no one knows for sure. One girl, however, left a clue behind in a selection from the 1939 Tallyho!, which reads: “Flint Hill spared nothing for entertainment nor did Miss Charlotte, Miss Eleanor, Miss Shookie, Miss Sue, June or Pussy. Their efforts were a measure towards the Prevention of Cruelty to Rickett’s Hotel no doubt for it is a debatable point how long that worthy institution would Rickett’s Hotel when it was still standing Photo courtesy of Mn. John R Pendleton have stood up under the brutality of our treatment.” After reading this, it’s a wonder that varying accounts are told as to why Rickett’s Hotel is no longer standing. The same writer told of a visit to the “sky-line,” which was “duly admired, no more so, though, than the cake of the Flint Hill Tea Shop.” This Tea Shop (The Pioneer Tea Room), formerly owned by Mrs. Eastham and built by her sons, was established during the depression to help feed her eight children. The Tea Room served lunch and dinner mainly to traveling salesmen passing through the area. Mention has been made of Mrs. Eastham’s almost legendary pickled eggs, a gallon of which were one day purchased by a famous Virginian. Elizabeth Sanford of Orange County, formerly a teacher at the Flint Hill school, recalls the girls’ visits to the Tea Room. “Mrs. Eastham used to prepare way ahead of time for the girls’ arrival by making candy and cookies. She had trouble keeping her children away from the goodies.” B.J Wood of Front Royal, who farmed in Flint Hill during the 1920’s, recalls keeping the girls’ horses in his bam as well as furnishing them with hay and com. “I remember the girls were always feeding sugar cubes to their horses.” Mr. Wood said that the Foxcroft girls made the Town of Flint Hill a very busy place. “They bought all kinds of things - handkerchiefs and hats.” Proof of this lies in the 1929 edition of the Tally-ho!: “When we finally arrived at Colonel Rickett’s hotel, we ate a tremendous dinner, and afterwards roamed the streets, buying everything we saw, from silk babies’ bonnets to post-cards for the poor unfortunates at home. We amused the inhabitants of Flint Hill no less than ourselves with the things we did. Our hilarity increased until three in the morning, when Miss Charlotte became exasperated, and we were compelled to subside.” ' Mrs. Hunter de Butts, who attended Foxcroft and made the trip to Flint Hill in 1918, recalls Miss Charlotte telling ghost stories late at night. “It was a great privilege to stay up and listen to Miss Charlotte; she didn’t try to get us into bed early.” Mrs. de Butts referred to a passage in Charlotte Haxall Noland, 1883 - 1969, which reads: “...the best remembered parts of the trip were the evenings spent in listening to bloodcurdling ghost stories told with gusto by Miss Charlotte, and a high jinks of all kinds which went on far into the night.” What a time it must have been when these Foxcroft girls rode wearily into Flint Hill on a lazy day in April, 1915. Then the tradition began, and for anyone who had anything to do with it, it was a thrilling and memorable event. But the tradition has faded and died. It is no more, “owing to the macadam roads that an unfeeling and relentless government has recently placed between Flint Hill and Luray...” That quote is taken from the Tally-ho!. No more, then, will the boys of Flint Hill reach up to offer violets to the pretty girls on horseback. Mary Quaintance, a former teacher at the old school in Sperryville, remembers watching the girls ride through town. “They had beautiful horses, and the girls themselves were very good-looking.” The heart of Flint Hill must have skipped a beat. One girl wrote in the Tally-ho!: “Flint Hill! The noble host received us well...” Flint Hill is still here. When will those girls from Foxcroft ride again? Touch-Call: Spells out telephone convenience. Easy dialing. That’s just one advantage a Tbuch-Call phone gives you over your rotary. There are other good reasons for having Touch-Call phones. Like the way they look in your home. And Touch-Call opens the way to quicker connections when you need to reach someone fast. /Ibuch-Call. Small change for a big change in telephone convenience. Making good on the promises of telecommunications. G-01347—TC-006—Generic Version

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(703) 754-8823 Fence & Trellis HORSE-SHEEP-BEEF we know how to fence them. High-Tensile Fence Specialist for FREE ESTIMATES PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION call (703) 899-<2905 N.E.T.C Livestock Fence Co Spotsylvania, VA FENCING Complete line of wire, HI-TENSEL. plank and rail. Also will install. GEORGE WHITE FENCING,INC. Mlddletourg, V«. 703-687-5803 ROLL BALES, clover, Timothy and mixed 703:338-3574 TOP QUALITY TIMOTHY, alfalfa, straw, mixed hay Delivery available Cassidy Brothers Farms 703-777-5134 ALFALFA HAY Mixed hay, straw, shavings, mulched hay Guaranteed Will Deliver 304-876-3118 CHESTNUT HOLLOW STABLES has opening for enthusiastic, reliable, part time working student (2 to 3 hours daily plus show weekends) Opportunity to travel to major East Coast dressage competions Qualified instruction possible on your horse or ours Call 703-687-5259 (Regi or Kay) HUNT SEAT INSTRUCTOR Must be able to work weekends. Excellent opportunity in a growing operation Also, part-time position open for experienced, reliable groom Derby Meadows, Haymarket, 703/754-7359. RELIABLE EXPERIENCED WEEKEND help wanted, on T.B Stud Near Rectortown Tel. 703/364-2816 RELIABLE STABLE HELP NEEDED High quality boarding stable needs help in morning up to six days per week, 3-4 hours daily Feed, hay, and turn-out, no mucking Pleasant atmosphere, chance to ride. 703-759-9158 SMALL RACING STABLE looking lor experienced exorcise rider 125 lbs. or less preferred. Call Vita at 703/754-4761 14 2 CHESTNUT MARE 10 years, good disposition, walker X quarter, pleasure or trail, good first horse, $1,000 with some tack, call 7-9p.m 703/347-5996. FOR SALE - 7 year old bay mare, green broke. $500 703-777-1356 PLEASURE OR FIELD HUNTER, attractive bay mare, 6 years, Percheron/TB Cross Schooled in dressage and was hunted in snaffle bit. Proven, 1 foal, this mare is very calm and quiet but forward 100% sound and no vices $2,000 703/364-1384 or 364-1408 PUREBRED QUARTERHORSE MARE 3 years. Green Broke, $1600, including tack 703/691 - 0759 QUARTER HORSE GELDING - No papers, 1'/? yrs., very promising. Also spotted pony, very good with children 703-882-3301. SOUND THOROUGHBRED BROODMARE Bred to Catch on Dream For April Foal. Foal entered in VHSA Yearling Futurity Other horses 703/347-3137, evenings TB/QH. 16 1, 8 years, G Big mover, quiet, willing jumper, done basic dressage $3000 Call (703)442-0733 THOROUGHBRED MARE - 4 yrs.. chestnut, 15 3 hands. Very quiet, well started, nice mover $2500 703-327-4454 WELL BRED ATTRACTIVE Thoroughbred Broodmares, will foal shortly, priced for immediate sale Call 703/364-2148. HORSES bought and sold holding facility and delive'y available, many horses in stock Call for brokerage details 703-777-9876 HORSE WANTED - Julie and Karen want a horse that is trained and gentle for beginners We live on a farm and would give if a good home Call 703-338-4497 GREENBRIER STABLES Rt. 1 Bon 500, Chantilly, Va. 22021 Top Quality Instructions LYo \'a. finest, most complete private indoor arena training facility lessons for beginners - advanced. ‘Private group lessons. Superb horses. 708-8*7-4454 m RIDING LESSONS Maintree Indoor and Outdoor Ring Trail Rides, Indoor Lighted Ring Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 703-777-3012 703-T77-3279 703-777-3204 GOOD-N-RELIABLE herd management consultation service, artificial insemination, group synchronization, For more information call: John Goodin, 703-6686030 COLLIE PUPS - AKC Registered, sable and tris, have had shots, wormed, good obedience and working dogs. 703-635-2732 2-14-2t FOX HUNTING HOLIDAYS in Ireland. Mid-October through midMarch Comfortable family home. Hosted at Hunts All arrangements | made. Brouchure from Mr. and Mrs J. Paxman, Phone (Ireland) 067-21129 THE LOUGH DERG Trail Ride, Irelands newest trail for riders of all abilities. Mountains, Furn land, forrest and lake through beautiful Tipperary, Galway and Clare ?rouchure from Mr and Mrs. J. axman, Phone (Ireland) 06721129 HELP AVAILABLE Young, experienced rider Help with horses in exchange to ride. Call 86( 366 POSITION WAN iED Estate Maintenance Male, age 33, nondrinker, presently employed 12 years at local utility. Willing to take substantial cut in salary. Experienced in carpentry, electrical, landscaping, cabinetmaking and milIwork (have own equipment), plumbing, minor auto and equipment maintenance, just to mention a few. My home, automobile, and equipment are all paid for. Salary for right position - not a major factor. If you are in search of some reliable assistance, please reply to: Box B do The Fauquier Democrat P.O.Box 631 Wan-enton, Va. 22186 o Tack & Equipment For Sale D Halter Sale 20% OFF Horse & Yearling Halters Leather Foal Halter $10.50 HORSE COUNTRY 254 Lee Highway Warrenton, Virginia 22186 703-347-3141 QUARTER HORSE - Beatle Luck/ Joe Cody breeding Producer of halter and performance point earners, futurity and state champions Fee $450. 703/788-4594 VICTORY PARK offers boarding, breeding and foaling services One Thoroughbred and 3 Arabian stallions available. Excellent facilities. Stock for sale White Post area 703-837-2322 d VIR9« flWaS 6 Truck* ) BATTERTON TRAILER SALES - Va DL446 Kingston, Hartman, Allen (fiberglass) in stock. Discount prices Berryville, 703-955-3328. CROSBY PRIX DEFNATION 16 inch, 4 year old, excellent condition $375. 703-754-7608 and 703771-6830 daytime. 1973 IMPERIAL 2-HORSE Quarter Horse trailer - Good condition, $925 703-777-5031 STIDHAM DELUXE, enclosed 2 horse trailer in mint condition. Interior and exterior lights, electric brakes, sliding windows, pop vent, lull pads and mats Reliable 1969 Ford F-100, wired. Both $2750 703/347-9434 UTILITY TRAILER - 4 X 8 by 2 feet. 16 inch tires Good for hauling wood $400 703-437-7962 Gladiator Van Conversion 2 in stock Fully'loaded for under $20,000 Q O— P Chevrolet O OCXXoidsmobile Rt. 7 & Fort Evans Rd., Leesburg 471-5086,777-3880,662-8324 703-338-3338 Q“"‘“ BUILDINGS & SUPPLIES Over 20 years experience PO Box 1055, Purcellville, Va. 22132-1055 Specializing In the deelgn end conetructlon of: ★FARM BUILDINGS^ Dairy complexes Beef units Horse facilities Poultry houses Swine buildings.Storage ★LIGHT COMMERCIALS Warehouses Garages.Apple'storage A Division of Stonebumer Construction Si Engineering Co., Inc. Buildings For All Purposes Versatility Versatile buildings with function in mind. Professional custom work at affordable prices. Horse Facilities Our Speciality Bonanza Buildings • Residential • Farm • Commercial Call for free estimate Umbaugh Building Co. Rt. 2, Box 63, Purcellville, Va. M-F. 8-5:30 (701) 118-6111 Classified Advertising ANTIQUES ANTIQUE ALLEY 55 E. Colonial Hwy., Rt. 7 Hamilton, Virginia I just love your shop! (Our Customers tell us.) Old costume jewelry, oak dressers, oak table and chairs, pie sate, cupboards, benches, Boston rockers, quilts, linens, Blue Willow, Cabbage Patch, Taylor Bears. . The Unusual (703) 338-9029 Closed Mondays fo-FARM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES V. ■■■■' -. ) CLEAN ORCHARD GRASS SEED, $8.00 per bushel. Call Dale Welch, 703/636-9965 CLOVER HAY for sale, square bales, $1.75 per bale. Call 703-6753584. «• FIREWOOD FOR SALE CORDS & '/2 CORDS, Seasoned hardwood, $60$120, depending on location. Call 703/439-2557 weekdays after 3p.m.; anytime weekends MIXED WOOD FOR SALE. You haul - $30; I haul - $35, locally Pick up load thrown in. Fresh and aged horse manure $14 & $25 pickup loads. Moody Aylor 703/987-8215. OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE- $80 for a large pick-up load delivered. 703554-8255. 23HORSES FOR SALE % ARABIAN FILLY, 8 months old. Bask bloodlines. Call 703/743-7390 after 6:00p.m ^ LIVESTOCK FOR SALE CATTLE FOR SALE 10 young Spring Cabin Angus cows bred to Angus bull - $600 per head. Also 15 Angus steers, approximately 600 pounds. Newbill Miller, 703-675-3691 SLAUGHTER LAMBS FOR SALE, grain fed, high cutability, Suffolk Lambs, weighing 100 - 120 lbs. No Antibiotics nor growth stimulates fed. Randall Updike, 703/675-3747. /iT I 6/ GARDENING EQUIP. & PRODUCE GARDENERS - The ease and versatility ot a Troy-Bilt Rototiller is now available at discounted prices. Free furrower included with tiller purchase Can ship 703-942-3871, Hickory Hill Nursery, Rt. 1, Box 390A, Fishersville, Va. 22939. («« 3 R : LOST AND IF YOU HAVE FOUND OR LOST a dog or cat, call PET REGISTRY anytime. 703/547-2298. Animals available for adoption. •LOST: SMALL BLACK & White Dog. Part Jack Russell Terrier and Border Collie. Reward Offered. Phone 703/937-5027 evening,347^1566 day. I MISC. FOR SALE I PHOTOGRAPHS-Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are $5 for 5x7 and $8 for 8x10. 703/675-3349. SALE! SALE! SALE! Saturday 10a.m.-6p.m. Sunday 12-6^ .m. $5 additional oti 'ale price. No boots over $35. Some valued from $ 140 down. George Washington had his day and now it's Chilton's day. Get the best for the less. Always Love, Chilton Call for special showings on Tuesday night at my home. 9 miles west of Warrenton on Rt211, turn left at Morgan's Service Station, brick building on right side of road. Watch for signs. (703)937-4804 Call after 8j>.m. TAKING ORDERS For day old chicks for spring We have white leshoms & J.J. Warren sex-sal link. Also Available - Cornish Cross Broiler Chicks bred for meat, not for egg production, & 20 Week old J.J. Warren & White Leghorn Pullets. Minimum Order 85. Call: SOUTHERN STATES Front Royal Cooperative Front Royal, Va. 703-635-3118 THINK SPRING! Spring Flower Bulbs ate in! Begonias. Chincherinchees, Gladiolas & Dahlias SOUTHERN STATES FRONT ROYAL COOPERATIVE 21 Manassas St.. Front Royal 703-635-3118 20% OFF All Romance Books In Stock, New & Used Royal Oak Bookshop 207 South Royal Ave. Front Royal, Va. 703-635-7070 Open 7 days AMERICAN Qffl \ I'ViSQlJpjffil *»HSC.WMITH> rnmmmmmmmmmimmmM 3 OUT OF THE ATTIC PICTURES NEEDED The Rappahannock News would like to borrow reproducable pictures of events and historic landmarks for use in its Out of the Attic feature. Pictures will be returned. Please brins to the office on Main Street in Washinston. Fender Guitars from $ 169 Amps from $59 Upright Piano $400 Fiat Top Guitars $179 CULPEPER MUSIC 200 N. Natal St, Culpeper, Va. 703-825-1331 SPINET-CONSOLE PIANO Wanted: Responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. Can be seen locally. Writ* Credit Manager: P.O. Box 33 Frtedens, PA 15541 Women’s Abuse Shelter Providing battered Women Alternatives for Safety. For help or information call: 347-1920 or 825-TURN COLLIE PUPS, sables and tris, shots, wormed, AKC registered. Call 703-635-2732. c RENT ALS*HOUSE$ OLD SKI LODGE BUILDING, $250 per month, utilities not included. Prefer light business, arts & crafts, church group, etc. Need to rent for insurance purposes. Contact Sam Snead at 703-987-8709. » WANTED TO RENT A SMALL, two bedroom house in the Sperryville/ Flint Hill area. Call 703987-8884 after 6p.m. r&8‘ REAL ESTATE SALE BY OWNER CULPEPER COUNTY. Beautiful 29.6 acre wooded lot with stream near Mountain Run Lake; perc tested. E33.000. No brokers. 703-941-5192. We bring employers and jobseekers together Find your perfect job in the Classifieds. You’ll discover a large selection of all types of jobs from electronics to medicine to business. Whatever job you’re searching for, we give you more opportunities to find it! And employers know good employees can be found by listing openings in Classifieds. JtaHNriwniock JhtM 675-3349 , ANTIQUES 4 ANTIQUE CENTER OF LEESBURG #1 17 Quality Antique Shops Open Tues.-Sun. 10am-5pm; Closed Mondays 703-777-5358 Watch for *ign at South End of King Sl near Rta. 7 & IS Bypaaa in Leesburg, Va.. ^ "* ' 1 TT~* tt » »i h. it ^ it ^ lt ^ NOW OPEN 1 ANTIQUE CENTER OF LEESBURG #2 14 Additional Fine Shops Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-5ptn, Sundays l-6pm; Closed Mondays 703-777-8380 Watch for sign on Rt. 7 juat east of Lesaburg (located within the Emm Furniture Score) WARRENTON PRINTING A Division of The Rappahannock News All Types of Printing • Announcements • Business Stationery > Business Cards • Letterheads > Envelopes • Catalogues > Weddings • Tabloids > Shoppers • Brochures > Programs F PLACE YOUR ORDER AT HE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS Main St., Washington, Va. Pickup and deli very a vailable Rappahannock Jietos 675-3338 weekdays 8:30-5 703-987-8058 evenings & weekends.

Classified Advertising Ycur Action Number 675-3338 REAL ESTATE 1 FOR SALE | Retiring Soon ? ? 40 Acres Clarke Co. ‘Looking for country property with a picturesque building site? A mountain setting with exciting views of woodlands, pasture fields, and a country church. Very secluded, and privacy guaranteed by Clarke zoning. Land with plenty of space to build your own home, have your own garden, with fruit trees, keep livestock. Deer, turkey, Grouse abound, fish and swim in nearby Shenandoah River, 15 minutes to tennis and golf course. Not far from an excellent hospital and fine restaurants. 40 acres of pasture, woods, and stream, with all the firewood you’ll ever need. Well located in the foot hills of The Blue Ridge Estate area between Middleburg and Berryville. One of the best areas of the world to live and still close to airf ,1s and culture centers. Low taxes. $69,500. Lees for cash. Bring $500 deposit, Wayne Long. 703-896-9064. $1650/AC Also More Land Available 0 SERVICESBUSINESS 1 AAA HOME OWNER LOANS, $5,000 to $150,000, credit no problem. fast approvals, application by phone. 703/998-7458 anytime. ELECTRICAL WORK Plumbing Repairs Pump Installations WILLIAM E. SISK Electrical Contractor Sperryville, Va. (703)987-8772 HEAVY DUTY BUSHHOGGING with industrial equipment. Light clearing with front end loader. Call 703/8250473. PIANO TUNING: Work guaranteed 30years fulltime Warren Emerson Dennis Call collect, Amissville, Va. (703) 937-5857 SANDING AND REFINISHING hardwood floors, reasonable rates. Call Roger, 703/635-2558 THE VAC SHOP, new vacuums, reconditioned vacuums. 823 North Shenandoah Avene (1 block south of Memorial Hospital). Front Royal, Va. TV REPAIR, all makes and models Factory authorized service center for RCA, Zenith, Magnavox, Philco and Sylvama. Jenkins' TV Service, 514 Culpeper Shopping Center, Culpeper 703/825-0665. WASHINGTON VIDEO RENTALS 6 Months Membership $ 15 1 Year Membership $25 $2.00 Week Nights $3.00 Weekend Nights $1.00 Additional Days 12:00-7:00 Wednesday-Sunday Monday & Tuesday Free Days!! VCR Rentals & Sales (703) 675-3454 SERVICES. \ HOME I L IMPROVEMENTS J DOMINION GENERAL CONTRACTING. Remodeling, room additions, kitchens, bathrooms, rec rooms, garages, decks, patios plus handyman service. For estimates call 703/937-5482 after 5 p.m. 77TRIBUTES, THANKS A tribute to the memory of our dear Mother and Wife, Mrs Betsy Lewis, who went home to rest 25 years ago today. February 19, 1960 Beautiful memories Are all we have left Of a wonderful mother and wife, We will never forget. She was just a beautiful flower That faded away We miss her each and every day. Devoted Husband and Children In loving memory of our grandfather Robertson Cindy Timbers who passed away February 20, 1952, and our great-uncle Philip Timbers who passed away February 12, 1950 Gone but not forgotten Herlene and family. (101. HELP WANTED J ACCOUNTING ASSISTANTS (2) To assist accounting manager with payroll, accounts payable, and other areas of accounting and data processing. Post high school education in accowjiagaiind related subjects. Apply byjp/m., MSrdh 1, to Rappahannock-” Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701. EEO/AA BILLING CLERK Position available in billing and collections for high school graduate with typing and insurance billing experience. Apply by 3p.m., March 1, to Rappahannock/Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701. EEO/AA. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS’ SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE SATURDAY, MARCH 2,1985 at 11:00 a.m. Pursuant to a Decretal Order of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, entered on the 17th day of January, 1985, in the partition suit brought by John M. Stuart against F. Bruce Corneal, Jr., and others. Chancery No. 3190, the undersigned Special Commissioners will, on Saturday, the 2nd day of March, 1985, at the front door of the Courthouse of Rappahannock County, Virginia at 11:00 a.m.. offer for sale to the highest bidder, the following described real estate known as the "Stuart Property," all located in Rappahannock County, Virginia and the Town of Washington, Virginia: ALL THAT parcel of land with improvements thereon fronting on Route 622 and Main Street, in or near the Town of Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia. containing 11.2739 acres, as shown on a plat of survey of the Lucy M. Stuart Estate by Rappahannock Surveys, Incorporated, Wayne E. Niskanen, CLS, dated March 4, 1975 which plat is recorded among the land records in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Plat Book 4 at page 29. Reference is hereby made to the aforesaid land records and, in particular, Chancery File 3190, for a more complete ana accurate description of the property. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A deposit of ten percent (10%) of the sales price will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash, certified check or such other form as may be approved in advance by the Special Commissioners. THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AND CONFIRMATION BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. Settlement and compliance with the terms of sale to be had and complied with within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. In the event of default by the purchaser. 1he Court reserves the right to declare a forfeiture of deposit keep the deposit, and readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The Special Commissioners make no representations as to the physical characteristics or condition of any improvements located on the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the property prior to the date of sale. The property is to be sold in an AS IS condition and subject to all covenants and easements of record. All cash proceeds from this sale will be. deposited with the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester, Virginia, General Receiver of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia. , DAVID L. KONICK, SPECIAL COMMISSIONER DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER, SPECIAL COMMISSIONER For more information contact: David L. Konlck, Special Commissioner P.O.Box 57 Washington, Virginia 22747 (202) 223-8890 or (703) 937-4364 -orDouglas K. Baumgardner, Special Commissioner P.O.Box 235 _ Washington, Virginia 22747 (703)675-3617 JOHN WALKER JENKINS. AUCTIONER HELP WANTED ON THE JOB POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE In Rappahannock County For a Travel Agent Must meet income guidelines to qualify. Position requires working under supervision Monday-Friday, good organization and clerical skills,- working well with public; good telephone manner and appearance, ability to and/or willingness to leam office computer Excellent company benefits For more information contact The JobShop, Inc. at 1 -800-578-2339. PRESSMAN For A.B. DICK 360 Experienced Only Company Benefits Contact Tom Price Warrenton Printing 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, Va. 703-347-4222 PROGRAMMER Mew position with rapidly expanding company located in Front Royal, Va. Minimum of 1 + years experience on IBM System 34/36 required. Knowledge of IBM PC helpful. Some travel may be required. Excellent benefits. Salary based on experience. Send resume and compensation history to: Box E, do The Fauquier Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186 SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC. Experienced only. Position as head mechanic available. Send letter describing experience and salary requirements to P.O. Box 885, Warrenton. VA 22186. NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS Expanding Loudoun County Millwork distributor seeks responsible truck and trailer drivers. Daily local runs in Metro area. Salary commensurate with experience. Please bring copy of your driving record. BARBER AND ROSS CO. 110 Catoctin Circle, SE Leesburg, Va 22075 703-777-4200 703-471-9700 WANTED: Part-time magistrate for Rappahannock County. High School education desired Typing essential. Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Howard Sweeney, P.O. Box 536, Warrenton, Va. 22186 or call 703675-3385. WANT WORK OR A GED? Out of school7 Call us! 703/349-1411. Warrenton 70001. WANTED - EXPERIENCED man for orchard work in Shenandoah County. House furnished near town and schools. Good salary, insurance, other benefits Five-day week Apply between 9 a m. and 5 p.m. to C. L. Robinson Corp., 530 N. Cameron Street. Winchester, Va. INVENTORY COORDINATOR -Position responsible for developing and inplementing a computerized inventory system for constructiori/maintenance firm. Must have strong organizational ability; experience in accounting, inventory control or construction trades helpful. Salary plus benefits offered. Call personnel 703-253-5217 or METRO-471-5442. BOOKKEEPERS - Positions in The Plains for full charge bookkeepers. Duties include AP/AR, general ledger and bank reconciliations, Computer experience helpful. Salary $14-$16,000; benefits offered. Call Personnel 703-253-5217 or METRO471-5442. SHOP FOREMAN - for growing cus: tom cabinet shop. Must be thoroughly experienced in woodworking and able to instruct others. Starting $18,000, medical insurance, vacation and holidays. Advancement and security for right person, no limit. Call 703-955-4988 for application. Washington area, 631-9656. JOURNEYMAN CABINETMAKER - full time, must have at least 5 years supervised experience in a production shop. Must be able to work in| dependently. Starting at $14,000 with benefits. Call 703-955-4989 for application. Washington area, 631 - 9656 102-HELP WANTED, DOMESTIC COOK Expert cook needed immediately. TOP SALARY to qualified applicant. Private home with one person in residence near Upperville, Virginia. Additional household help in residence. Liveout. References. Call 703/592-3294 HELP WANTED LEATHERCOAT RESTAURANT The Plains Virginia Walter/Waitress - Full or part time professional opportunities for waite staff. Competitive salary plus benefits. WINE BAR ATTENDANT • Part time position for person with knowledge and interest in wine. Will train, must be able to work weekends. Excellent salary. Call Ms. Morgan for appointment. 703-253-5217 or Metro-471 -5442 Paste-Up/ Design Person Part-Time/Full Time (Depending on Experience) HIGH PRESSURE — FAST PACED Copy specing a must Send resume to: Box Z c/o Fauquier Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Virginia 102.HELP WANTED, DOMESTIC COUPLE Required One to cook, one to clean. Must be top quality cook. Must know formal service. House furnished. Location Middleburg. Salary open, highest pay to qualified party. Send resume to: BoxG, do The Fauquier Democrat, P.O.Box 631, Wairenton, Va. 22186 itt. BUSINESS NOTICES NOTICE Advertising published in this newspaper is accepted with the understanding that it will meet the criteria of the standards of a family newspaper. Advertising is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services as offered are accurately described and are available to customers at the advertised price. Advertising that does not conform to these standards, or that is deceptive or misleading is never Knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards, we asK that you inform us. 200- VEHICLES FOR SALE USED TRUCK OFFER FROM CULPEPER MOTOR CORP. PONTIAC-GMC-IHC "Your In-Town Full Service Dealer " 401 James Madison Hwy., Culpeper, Va. 22701 703-825-8381 TRUCKS fOWTIAC 1978 DODGE CLUB CAB, 1 owner, automatic, air cond., tilt wheel, radials, 2 tone paint, jump seats. 1980 GMC SHORTBED “SPORT” PICKUP, 2 tone paint, automatic, radials, 12 mo./12,000 mile warranty. 1981 CHEVROLET SHORTBED, 2 tone paint, automatic, 12 mo./12,000 mile warranty. 1978 GMC PICKUP, longbed, automatic, 2 tone paint. 8.8% FINANCING ON 1984 GMC S-15 PICKUP, never titled, new warranty, longbed, 5 speed, 220 engine, step bumper, AM/FM & more. Dealer #412 1981 JEEP CJ7, 4X4, Canvas top. 4 cylinder, 32,000 miles, Super condition. 703/349-1010 or 703/349-1126. 1980 MAZDA STATION WAGON, automatic, AM/FM stereo, low mileage, $2500 Call 703-675-3716. 127 LEGAL NOTICES BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 16-2-3 (1) of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance. 1973 and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals tor Rappahannock County. Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday February 27. 1985 at 9 00 a m. at the Courthouse. Washington, Virginia to consider the following application (1) SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO 270 Robert and Ruth Bowers of Amissvilie. Virginia have applied for a Special Use Permit pursuant tO'Section 7-1-2 (13) to have a dwelling unit within a commercial structure at Blue Ridge Gun Shop, on U S. Route 211. Amissvilie. Jackson Magisterial District. Rappahannock County. Virginia. (Tax Map Reference No 32 35C) A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 8:30 a m. to 4 40 p m Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 20 1985 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 16-2-3(2). if any The above named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meetings or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. P.0 Box' 222, Washington, Virginia, 22747-0222 in advance thereof BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA By DAVID L. KONICK ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 69- REAL ESTATE FOR SALE DID YOU KNOW ... that you can buy one* of tin* finest modular. homes on (Ik* market 1)1 RliCT from the* manufacturer? Two modern manufacturing plants, one near you. Complete engineering service available to meet your spe cific building needs Foremost Industries, Inc. 237V lutlmmi Tit) Wnl . Oraw.im. PA 1722S Tataphona: (717) St771M Visit our showroom and tour model homes — 5 on display — write or call for free brochure. Factory tours week days only Read the Classifieds 675-3338 O Amiss ville News B> KWK KISIIHACK C17-49IN Mrs. Mason Hitt was a Friday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bowey. Saturday guests of the Boweys were Mr. and Mrs. Elexc Estill of New Carlton, Md., Mrs. Gerithia Grigsby, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donald. Mrs. Blanche Maxsell of Gaithersburg was a Sunday visitors. Mrs. Ralph Rowzie visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curtis of Flint Hill on Sunday afternoon. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Smith were Bruce and Violet Utz of Manassas, Bruce and Karen Willliams and Michael of Chester Gap, Isa Scott, Randy and Debbie Smith and sons, Nancy Crossman and Melissa. Sympathy is extended to the Hitt family due to the loss of their loved one Raymond Hitt. Honor Roll This is a list of the students who achieved honor-roll status for the third six-week period at Rappahannock High School. Twelveth Grade: Sherry Poe, Linda Settle, Brenda Walker, Shannon Watton, Laura Adams, Ronnie Atkins, Tessie Benkahla, Cindy Burke, Julie Burke, Angie Caesar, Kelly Bristol, Cindy Dodson, Dawn Kenyon, Nancy Huff, Aney Massie. Eleventh Grade: Kenny Jenkins, Robyn Kent, Charlotte Magee, Henry B. Wood, Will Oliver, Josephine Nikolakaki, Gaby Ringleff, Wendy Burke, Natalie Butler, Deidre Coombs, Anita Del Grosso, Tara Fisher, Kim Helmer. Tenth Grade: Rodney Grimsley, Tom Massie, Stephanie Oliver, Kristi Pendleton, Maria Roemer, Didi Salmon, Richard Tribino, Jonathon Watson, Edward Welch, David Fischbein, Ann McKenzie, Richie Dodson. Ninth Grade: Sean Wayland, Butch Foster, Godfrey Freeman, Randy Jenkins, Leslie Nichols, April Adams, Roy Alther,.Mike Dunn (all A’s), Angie Armentrout, David Fisher. Eighth Grade: Dicky Burke, Donna Foster, Wayne Dodson, Jarvis Fletcher, Jim Miller, Anna Hudson, Kimberly Hall, Melissa Funk, Anthony Fud«L James Walters. A Small World Indeed Norman Cartwright-Brown, of Slate Mills, discovered just how small the world is last week. He was assisting a European company to locate a supplier for poultry vaccine in the Middle East and was using the “Poultry Association Directory” as a reference. Of all the hundreds of firms listed in the directory he called a company in New Jersey first. The person who had sent the directory had checked off a few companies with whom he had personally done business. There being no checks in Virginia or Maryland, Cartwright-Brown arbitrarily chose the next nearest state listing a recommended company. His first and only call was to the Hoffman-LaRoche Company in Nutley, New Jersey where he was connected with a Dr. Ted Frye in the research department. Dr. Frye said he would have to put Cartwright-Brown’s request to another department and asked for the phone number. The rest of the conversation went something like this: C-B: Area code is 703—that’s Virginia. Frye: Yes, I know, I’m from Virginia myself. Where do you live? C-B: Out near Sperryville. Frye: I know that area. Whereabouts do you live? C-B: Well, actually I live between Sperryville and Culpeper. Frye: That’ll be out on Route 522? C-B: No. Down 231 and then on 707 in the F.T. Valley. Frye: Near Acey Frye? C-B: Yes. He’s next door. Long pause from Frye. Frye: You don’t mean the old house next to the F.T. Baptist Church! C-B: Yes, that’s it. Do you know it? Frye: Know it! I used to stay there when I visited my Uncle Sim Wright. I remember playing on the upstairs porch right outside his room. The Cartwright-Browns bought the former country store (known as Conyers’ Old Store in 1815 according to the deed of the F.T. Church) in 1979 as a country retreat from their home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In the fall of 1981 they welcomed their first quests to what was the county’s first “Bed and Breakfast Inn,” now known as The Conyers House. One of the most popular rooms, due to the fireplace, is called Uncle Sim Wright’s room and a photograph of Uncle Sim is on the bureau. The guests are told that Uncle Sim Wright lived in the room for forty years. Dr. Ted Frye, who has been invited to visit his old family home the next time he visits Rappahannock, is a cousin of Acey Frye, the CartwrightBrown’s nearest neighbor.

Concerns Citizens (Continued from Pape 1) paying enough so that good teachers will want to come here and stay.” Many of those present at the meeting were parents who expressed concern over their children’s futures if the best education possible is not provided. The group discussed different ways of improving the system and how to let Superintendent Robert Estabrook, School Board members and the Board of Supervisors know about their ideas before the school budget meetings begin in March. “I think that we need to have the School Board ask for what is necessary in the budget instead of what they think will be approved,” said Don Bomberger, a teacher at the high school. The group decided that a wide-spread, determined effort aimed at the superintendent, board members and supervisors would be necessary. The effort will consist of telephone calls and letters to the superintendent first. The group also decided to seek more public support by running an advertisement in the paper that can be clipped out and mailed to the superintendent. The advertisement will have the group’s goal on it, which is to make Rappahannock teachers’ salaries equal to the average of surrounding counties’ teacher salaries in 1985-86. As many people as possible will also be encouraged to attend the School Board budget meetings on Tuesday nights in March, and to attend the Supervisor meeting. The group will meet again before a School Board meeting at 6:45 p.m. in the elementary school library’ on March 12. Old boys have their playthings as well as young ones; the difference is only in the price. — Ben Franklin Eileen M. Day, REALTORS Clopton House, Box 120 Washington, V a. 22747 _ 675-3400 88 wooded and level acres. Stream, wildlife and privacy. 15 minutes west ofWarrenton. $88,000 with owner financing possible. 18 acres in need of a home. Good building site, highway road frontage. $1600per acre. 57 acres close to National Park fronting on county road and Jordan River. Must be Seen! $1,100 per acre. 26 plus wooded acres with 1000 feet on Jordan River near Shenandoah National Park. Marketable hardwooa timber, three beautiful springs on property. Forest land-use tax base. Excellent investment for the future, $1500 per acre with owner financing. Kerin Day Beverly Atkins Lucille Price Mitzie Young Lisa Day W:-HD09 9H7-862I 675-342 7 937-5196 937-5144 HOME PURCHASE MAY NEVER BE BETTER. For your family’s sake, it’s always a value. And now market conditions have improved. RENTALS THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA Small Retail or Office Space Available 1,416 sq. ft. (includes kitchen) 8450.00 a month Comer Building - Main St reet Good Parking - 1,934 sq. ft. 8500,00 a month Perfect for office or shop on comer lot with hath. Will remodel to suit tenant. ^ 433 sq. ft. - 8200.00 a month plus utilities The above properties are 1< >cated 1 mile off 1-66 at 'Hie Plains exit. SENTRY REALTY Bill Segrest 347-7726 —Rappahannock News Photo/Jane Bangley Librarian Grace Sims poses with the books that will be used in the book discussion series “Growing Up In The South” beginning March 11. The books will be on sale at the library starting next week. Books And Dinners Available For Discussion Series Books for purchase Or borrowing are now available from the Rappahannock County Library for the new book discussion series, “Growing Up in the South,” which begins March 11. The series, to be held every other Monday evening at 7:30, explores the autobiographical works, both non-fiction and fiction, of five outstanding Southern writers. Those who wish to purchase four of the five books in the series may do so for $12.50, or books may be purchased separately. The library also has multiple copies of all five books for borrowing, including a large number of Eudora Welty’s One Writer's Beginnings, the only book not available for purchase. Those who wish to attend the book discussion series are urged to register as soon as possible at the library. The programs are free to the public, under the sponsorship of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The dates for the Monday evening series are: March 11, One Writer’s Be ginnings by Eudora Welty; March 25,1 Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou; April 8, The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers; April 22, A Childhood: The Biography of a Place by Harry Crews; and May 6, A Death in the Family by James Agee. Pre-discussion dinners at Brambles restaurant will again be offered each Monday evening of the series. Those who register for the book discussions may also sign up for the Brambles dinner series at the same time. While the dinner price has not yet been set, the cost per dinner will probably be around $6.95. If you prefer to buy dinners on individual dates, contact Brambles for reservations. Audience enthusiasm at the first book discussion series last fall was very high and was instrumental in gaining Rappahannock County citizens this second book series. Two of the five speakers from the first series, professors Joel Foreman and Suzanne Jones, will be on hand again to lecture and lead the discussions. Town Charter (Continued from Page 1 ) of the character of Rappahannock. Kramer objected to stacking the board with long time citizens only, suggesting that a balance be sought. The discussion then turned to the purpose and overall thrust of the proposed ordinance. Both Kramer and Reynolds cautioned against enforcing the ordinance in an arbitray manner; each then, however, seemed to target a specific area where the ordinance should have the most impact. Reynolds argued that the greatest threat to the county’s historic character was not the alteration of existing houses but the building of future ones. “We want houses that are built to fit in,” said Reynolds. Accordingly he seemed to favor fewer restrictions on existing homes and more on the building of new ones. Kramer saw a problem with Reynolds’ position. Said Kramer, “We can’t tell someone that they have to build a home that looks like it was built 100 years ago.” Kramer thought it was more suitable to regulate existing homes in order to maintain their historic character. Accordingly he seemed to favor fewer restrictions on the build Satellite TV Systems RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL Complete Motorized "p Systems from $1695! ♦Plus Installation 13" Free Color TV with each Installation (thru 3/30/85) Call Today for Information (703)327-4758 (703)635-7678 ing of new homes and more on existing ones. Zoning Ordinance At its February 13 meeting the Council also discussed its need for a revised town zoning ordinance. Asked to speak on this matter, Wayne Cilimberg, Executive Director of the Planning District Nine Commission (PD9) offered his thoughts. He confirmed that there are problems with the town’s existing zoning ordinance. “We found some loopholes,” said Cilimberg, touching on a subject of concern to the Council, which is the legal indefensibility of the present town zoning ordinance. Cilimberg urged that a zoning ordinance address the needs of the town, and he stressed the importance of the town’s input into that ordinance. “We have made a commitment to assist you (the Council),” said Cilimberg, adding that PD9 will work with the Council on the zoning ordinance until it goes to public hearing. Cilimberg noted that the Town of Washington had been using Rappahannock’s comprehensive plan. Then he suggested that the Town may need a comprehensive plan of its own to address the more specific issue of where it wants to go in future years. Cilimberg then suggested to council members that they form a working committee, which would comprise Town Council and PD9 members, for the purpose of discussing in more detail the needs of Washington’s zoning ordinance. The entire council agreed to meet with PD9 in a special work session on Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30 in the Courthouse. At that time, Council members will outline their expectations for Washington’s zoning ordinance. With that information, PD9 will draft a rough ordinance for the Council to review. Other Business During the meeting, the Council heard a complaint from Sammy Giles of Washington regarding television static caused by the antenna on top of the Sheriffs Department. Giles recommended that a filter be purchased to correct the problem. Mayor Kramer said that he would talk to bath the Sheriff and the supervisors about the matter. The Council also authorized the drafting of a town dog ordinance. Review Report (Continued from Page 1) be looked at closely before approving the payment of bills and warrants. He said that this year’s budget and expenditures to date are comparable to last year’s. Two teachers, Susan Bloss and Don Bomberger, addressed the Board on the architectural plans for the high school expansion project. Bloss and Bomberger asked when the faculty and public will be able to see the plans. Estabrook said that the Board would be considering preliminary drawings during their executive session, and that the plans could be presented to the public in the next two weeks. WILD, SCENIC, RIVER frontage, island, secluded pond, rolling meadow, tall woods. Rock Mills area, 25 acres, $59,500. NEW SOLAR HOME, DOUBLE WALL, Super insulated, cedar siding, roof windows, custom country cabinets, cathedral ceiling, lake use, AmissviUe area, off Rt. 645, $69,500, owner financing. BUILDING LOT on Lake Mosby with new well and drainfield, $10,500, terms. LAKE MOSBY hideaway with deck, fireplace, skylight, $38,000. WASHINGTON, VA. area: Secluded olde log home, pond on 130 acres bordering Shenandoah Nat. Park, $195,000. WASHINGTON, VA. area: Modest home, bam, root cellar, etc. on 5 fenced acres, Mt. Views! $69,500. RIVERFRONT AND HORSE FARMS, Call... THE ONLY NICE THING about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... ROGER BATCHELDER, Earthman i Real Estate One Gay St., Washington, Va. 22747 . 675-3777 Res: 937-4388 During executive session, the board members received an updating from staff on two special education cases, and they approved Joyce Carter and Alice Michaels as substitute teachers. The Board denied the request of an employee for special insurance consideration, and received an update from staff on vehicle insurance. Estabrook was authorized to investigate and contract with an insurance company for vehicle insurance not to exceed $2,675 for the remainder of the year, and he was asked to contact the architectural firm of Smithey and Boynton in relation to contract costs for the capital outlay project at the high school. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM Sperryville, Virginia 22740 (703) 987-8088-Office Flint Hill - 8 acre tract fronting on Rt. 522, view, stream. $25,000. Frontage on Rt. 231, 11 open acres, excellent home site with an outstanding mountain and valley views. $25,000. Beyond Woodville on Rt. 522, 6 mostly wooded acres, stream. $15,000. This 9.7 acre tract offers, fantastic view, road frontage, choice location and is perk approved. $22,000. JwMW.LMkt 907-8236 Csnon Johnson 907-8720 BudCordor 635-5091 J. Maurice O’Bmnon 987-0713 Baton Martin 987-8257 John Eubank 967-8146 NOTICE OF SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to a Decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, made and entered on the 17th day of January, 1985, in the partition suit brought by John M. Stuart against F. Bruce Comeal, Jr., and others, Chancery number 3190, the undersigned Special Commissioners will on Saturday, the 2nd day of March, 1985, at the front door of the Courthouse of Rappahannock County, Virginia, at 11:00 a.m. of that day offer for sale to the highest bidder, the following described real estate known as the “Stuart Property", all located in Rappahannock County, Virginia and the Town of Washington, Virginia: ALL THAT parcel of land with improvements thereon fronting on Route 622 and Main Street, in or near the Town of Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing 11.2739 acres, as shown on a plat of survey of the Lucy M. Stuart Estate by Rappahannock Surveys, Incorporated, Wayne E. Niskanen, CLS, dated March 4, 1975 which plat is recorded in Plat Book 4, page 29 of the Circuit Court Clerk's Office for Rappahannock County, Virginia. AND BEING the same properly in which F. Bruce Comeal, Jr. has a one-half (V2) undivided interest by virtue of a deed from Peter H. Luke, ancillary administrator c.t.a. of Estate of Caldwell Jackson Stuart, dated and recorded February 14, 1984 as instrument No. 4922 among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia, and further being the same property in which John M. Stuart has a one-half (1/z) undivided interest by virtue of the Last Will and Testament of William Millan Stuart recorded in Will Book 31 at Page 210 amongst the Rappahannock County land records and deed of Mary S. Stuart, unmarried, dated July 7,1983 and recorded July 11,1983 amongst the aforesaid land records in Deed Book 145 at Page 102. TERMS OF SALE: Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Ten percent (10%) bidder's deposit is payable in cash or equivalent on date of sale with the balance being payable in full in cash or equivalent within thirty (30) days from date of sale. All cash proceeds from this sale will be deposited with the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester, Virginia, General Receiver of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. DAVID L. KONICK, DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER, SPECIAL COMMISSIONER SPECIAL COMMISSIONER For more information contact: Douglas K. Baumgardner, Special Commissioner, P.O. Box 235, Washington, Virginia 22747, Telephone 703-675-3617 or David L. Konick, Special Commissioner, Washington, Virginia 22747, Telephone 703-675-3424 or 202223-8890. JOHN WALKER JENKINS, AUCTIONEER RESIDENTIAL - RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Washington, Va. - Seclusion & Charm describe this completely restored 2-story stucco -1 car garage, on 8 acres. $154,000 w/owner financing. Flint Hill - Excellent owner financing on this 68 acres on the Jordan River, open & rolling w/old stone house. $2,000/ac. Flint Hill -12+ acres on Rt. 522 - stream, beautiful views of Blue Ridge Mts. & fantastic owner financing. $3,200/ac. More acreage available. Flint Hill -15 private and beautiful acres w/charming 3 bedroom cape cod nestled among hardwoods & dogwood trees, 3-stall barn, small pond, completely fenced. $123,500 Ben Venue Area - 50 open & acres; in heart of Rappahannock Hunt. 2-story frame house, pcsQJle guest quarters, 3-stall bam & other outbuildings. $159,000 Huntly - 305 acre farm, mostly rolling pasture; well fenced & maintained, ample water, attractive restorable house, frontage on 2 state roads. $1200/ac. Amissville - 2 storied Bricu/p'rame Colonial - 5 miles from Rt. 211, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, appropriately 20 acres, $142,500. Flint Hill - All brick Colonial - energy efficient w/3300 sq. ft., numerous amenities, 7Vs> rolling acres, sweeping views. $139,500. Flint Hill - Approximately 75 a acres on Jordan River - 35 acres of cropland; 2 tenant houses, springs, all-weather stream & owner financing. Asking $1,700/ac. Flint Hill - 12 spectacular acres with assumable loan - pond site, bold stream, stone walls & views of Blue Ridge & surrounding countryside. $44,900. FAUQUIER COUNTY Hillendale - Secluded lovely redwood contemporary on 5Vi acres. Great room w/fireplace and library; cathedral ceilings, 3/4 BR. Garage w/workshop, lighted pool with jacuzzi, pond, many, many extras - must see to appreciate! $158,500. Marshall - Westwood - h^AO'ul stone and frame residence situated on 22 rolling acres, minutesS'r.ii l-66. $275,000. Bellevue - Spectacular views from this 10 acres w/small country cottage, small barn & 5-stall machine shed. $88,500. Bellevue Farms - 3-Bedroom California style home on 11 acres w/majestic views of Blue Ridge Mts. Numerous amenities, owner financing. $149,500. ORANGE COUNTY Locust Grove -158 acres w/approx. 30 acres open,5-roomfarmhouse, detached garage with living quarters, 60x40 workshop, possible owner financing. $179,000. CLARKE COUNTY Millwood - 3 Town Lots, approx. 1 acre including small frame house & old Victorian. $23,000. Roy Wheeler Realty Co, Warrenton, Virginia 22186 347-7171 Metro 471-4308