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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1979
Page
6
The piece paints a cold morning routine as a person wakes and shivers into action to gather firewood. It contrasts a gloomily cozy scene with a harsher memory of confinement, then returns to the day’s practical task of building a fire and staying warm.
In Frederick County households wood stoves appeal to cuts in heating costs, with Mrs. Ralph Slaughter skeptical but others praising the move. The trend expands from rural and city homes as families seek affordable warmth amid rising energy bills.
Agriculture Secretary Bergland urged wilderness for 60 000 plus acres across 12 areas in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Spivey said 3 725 Virginians commented, about 70 percent opposed. The rough list includes Rough Mountain Rich Hole St Marys Ramsey’s Draft Head of Dry River Beartown Little Dry Run Lewis Fork Little Wilson Creek Kimberling Creek Thunder Ridge Peters Mountain.
Mrs. Love notes a wood stove warms a home though takes a week to heat due to usage. The fire department cautions on placement, chimney integrity, and professional installation. Improper setup, creosote buildup, and fuel choice raise fire risk. use dry wood and inspect flues for safety.
Virginia Lt. Gov. Charles Robb says he will not back a candidate for state Democratic chairman, favoring unity over personality politics. The Central Committee in Richmond will choose after Sen. Joseph Fitzpatrick’s resignation. Three main contenders are Jack Horn, Ray Colley, and Richard F. Davis, with Robb able to work with any.
West Virginia conservationists warn that mining and timbering would be banned in Cranberry Backcountry if Congress approves a Department of Agriculture plan to add 15.1 million acres to federal wilderness. The proposal designates Cranberry and three other West Virginia tracts for protection, with further studies urged on Cheat Mountain and North Mountain areas amid local opposition and a looming state moratorium.
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