in state aid for next year. In a lead

in state aid for next year. In a lead photograph newly graduated from * Clown Class, Kristy Hibl of Amissville, hanjs it up with Heidi Kessling of Warrenton as* Kristy's 12-year old sister Sarah watches ! The six-week class was taught by Sukie the Clown, also known as Donn Kuse of Warrenton and was held at Jefferson Savinas and Loan in Warrenton. For Nol Putnam, nationally known for the ’ ironwork he produces at his White Oak Forge writing provides a perfect counterpoint for his blacksmithing. "The work is so physical that'I often forget that there is any cerebral or intel lectual work that goes into it. I needed morei introspection as a balance to the work that E do," he explained. So he started writing, "foF my own sanity, to make peace with my own ' life." Mr. Putman will read selections from • his work in progress on Sunday, Jan. 13 at the Town Hall in Washington. The reading i8 the first in a series of four sponsored by the Ki * Theatre call "The Exchange." -COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND ;