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letter acknowledging this gracious offer of assistance was dispatched to Mr. Diggs in September, 1984.)
An impressive demonstration of weight and power dazzled spectators as the massive ‘dozer inched up the side of the first big locust tree. Inch by inch, the machine pushed upward and forward, snapping roots until machine and gravity toppled the tree with an ominous “Thud!” In quick succession the remaining trees were felled. Then, the high-pitched buzz of several powersaws told of another step nearing completion.
By quitting time the Ruritan work crew had branches and trunks all reduced to neatly stacked piles of firewood, a promise of warm winters ahead for Mrs. Stuart.
As with other volunteer organizations, the Ruritan National membership includes farmers, businessmen, and individuals with families and other interests. Therefore, time spent and numbers available for the work crews varied as the phases of the project were tackled, one by one.
With good old-fashioned democratic expression the question of fencing was resolved. Pressed for action, the club chose a white, threeboard and post fence, a mark of quality for .generations throughout, Yir* ginia’s horse country. 41
It was at the September, 1984 meeting that president Wayne Kanaby advised the members of comments from outside criticizing the delay in completion of the fence.
Coincidentally, that very day a letter had been submitted by Ruritan member H. R. Terhune offering the club approximately 1000 fencing boards, contingent upon the willingness of other club members to supply the needed posts. Thus, no
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