Rappahannock News, November 25, 1998

274994 LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA ,, , V >¥ ■J-i' ..... ****** 121st Year ... No. 47 PHone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents Bountiful harvest Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Ebom The staff of the Rappahannock News wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving. A history of service to others By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Alice King’s apartment on Main St. in Washington has a large welcome mat at the front door. Numerous photographs of family and friends decorate the walls and tabletops, and a comfortable sofa and chairs circle around a plush Chinese rug in her sunny, warm living room. r or many years - this town has had a Alice King special place in my heart,” said the soft-spoken King with a smile. “I never dreamed I’d live here, but here I am.” She probably never thought she would find herself on the town council after a controversial appointment either. King’s appointment to the Washington Town Council began a stir in this small community of 180 residents. She is well liked and highly regarded by those who know her, but she was not the only candidate. The other candidate for the vacant council seat was Reinhardt Lynch, co-owner of The Inn, who was supported with a petition of 67 signatures of town residents and business owners. A contingent of town residents attended the meeting who said that since Lynch lost See KING, Page A6 Truck traffic still creatine friction ... m ■■ \*r**’TT-»ru / —• r By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Speeding truck traffic through Main Street was again an emotionally charged issue at the Sperryville Gateway Committee meeting on Nov. 19. “A speeding poultry truck knocked down a woman coming out of my shop and she fell into rose bush, cutting her hand,” Steve Soaper said. Many in the audience agreed •that speeding trucks were a problem. Stating another concern, Steve Leake, a native of Sperryville, showed his apprehension with the committee’s plans. “I have a lot of real concerns about the whole situation. I don’t want to see it (Sperryville) changed. He said he represented a high percentage of the old Sperryville natives who “thought that next someone would tell me what color to paint my house.” Comments followed that they didn’t want Sperryville to be like the Town of Washington. “We don’t plan to take that route. We’re not here to tell anybody what to do,” Committee member Bayard Catron answered. “We’re trying to make this a nicer place to live, not to intrude on anybody.” Committee member Catron said that the 145 survey forms returned by the public showed good ideas and strong comments, not all in the same direction, and some expressing fears that change was not positive. The three main responses from the survey were to slow down traffic, rebuild the footbridge and install sidewalks, all concerned with pedestrian safety and convenience. Since all of the concerns related to transportation, state transportation funds could be applied for, said Catron. The federal government will match local funds, which can include those from the state, on an 80/20 basis, so the cost to the county could be negligible. See GATEWAY, Page A3 Gateway Survey Results Footbridge SlDEWALKS& Drainage Slow Traffic Truck Traffic Bike Path Village Parking Street Lights Visitor Center Community Park Rappahannock News Graphic/Mary Beth Martin Old Rag Bulletins ^ppahannoc^—wil^g released at 1P-m- rh!^tmas Party will The first Town with the lightbe held Dec. 6 start g court^oftheChnstmas^reea^er ssKtfSS Bappening8 Tlxis Weelc __ *v,0rp will be no meeting • Nov. 26, there month. of the Library ° d Everything will . Nov. 28, the bana tevearrbDC^watthe9'.30 Washington. '?'^ , for info. dub. Call 981^4 McCarthy in a Old Sperryvdle RCHS^rl's volleyball at • U®C. *> n n mi 1 giri;e volleyball at l-home^ainst Strasburg.7p.nl •rjswirr2wfc R appahawnocfc News P.O Box 59 Wuhui(to<i. Vx. 22747 (540)675-333* (540) 675-30W (fax) Proposed family apartment amendments go forward By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The proposed amendments to the zoning chapter of the county code involving family apartments were approved by the planning commission last week and will go forward to the board of supervisors. The changes proposed are: to change the standard for distance a family apartment should be from the main dwelling from within 200 feet to within 50 feet except where unusual conditions exist and would render it impractical to do so; to rewrite standard three to read — occupancy shall be limited to not more than three persons; and to add a new standard — there shall be no more than one family apartment per separate parcel of land. Pat Saltonstall, of Flint Hill, said the standard to limit occupancy to three persons “is unenforceable and an invasion of privacy.” She also said 50 feet is too See PLANNING, Page A3 BZA Meets The monthly meeting of the Board of Zoning ~ Appeals followed hot on the heels of the county planning commission meeting. Only one item of business was before the board which was to approve or deny the application by Charles E. Carroll Jr. to construct a family apartment on his property off Route 640. The application had come before the planning commission the previous evening and was forwarded to the BZA and recommended for approval. The application met all regular and additional standards and was approved by the BZA. The board also decided to set the December meeting for Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. if business comes before the board. The Rappahannock News has received increasing reports of coyote sightings over recent times, and plans a major story on the matter. Please phone or write any personal contact you may have had with coyotes to: Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va, 22747, or 675-3338. Jury finds Scott guilty By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Following a grueling two-day trial, Cecile Scott was found guilty in Circuit Court last week of one count of petit larceny for taking money from a Rappahannock Elementary School fund. The case had been appealed from General District Court by Scott, who maintained her innocence-throughout. A pattern of theft had been detected at Rappahannock Elementary School by school administrative personnel. The Rappahannock Sheriff's Office set up a surveillance camera for the room where the money and testing materials are stored — “the vault” — and a log was kept of people requesting use of the key to the file cabinet in the vault where the money is kept. A daily count of the amount of money in each teacher’s file and in the cash box was also made and photocopies were made of the money. The surveillance began around the end of February. Scott was charged with taking $5 on March 18, $20 on March 27 and $3 on May 13. Defense Attorney Douglas Baumgardner argued that the “other acts" of theft which occurred prior to the end of February were prejudicial to Scott. The court upheld the argument and Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke was not allowed to use background evidence of the pattern of thefts. The money missing on March 18 was from the lounge lizard fund — a teacher’s fund. The money taken on March 27 was taken from another teacher’s file and the money taken on May 13 was taken from the student’s incentive fund. Scott flatly denied she took the money on March 18 and 27. On May 13 the morning count of the money was made and shortly after Scott went into the vault. After she left the money was checked and $3 was found to be missing. Scott was asked by principal Raye Tupper to come to the office. Tupper had called the sheriff’s office and Capt. Chris Williams met Scott in the office. He confronted her with the evidence. She had the money on her person when she came to the office and it matched the serial numbers of the photocopies. She said at first that she had borrowed $3 and put $3 in change into the box. When confronted with the fact that she hadn’t she said she had only intended to borrow the money for lunch and was coming to the office to return it when Tupper stopped her in the hall. Scott was arrested and charged with petit larceny. Office personnel from RCES and Tupper testified in the case. Scott was the only person to request the key on March 18 and on March 27 only one other teacher requested the key besides Scott. Luke told the jury that a pattern of the theft of a small amount of money had been established and that on two of the dates in question, March 18 and 27, Scott had no reason to be in the vault — there was no money in her teacher’s file during those weeks. Scott told the jury that she was only guilty of making a “stupid mistake’’ which cost her everything. The jury found her guilty of the May 13 theft, set a $500 fine, counseling and 60 days community service. After dismissing the jury, Judge Shore Robertson said the jury could not order counseling and community service in the case and set sentencing for Dec. 3.

Student of the Month Chris Sause Senior RCHS Parents: Jim and Janne Burke, Castleton Sause has been a leader for the Student Council Association this year and spoke before the School Board in October to recommend that a student representative sit on the board to relay information the students would like brought before the board and vice versa. He also organized and participated in Make A Difference Day where students from RCHS took a day they had off from school to go to the Rappahannock Senior Center and make repairs to the building, do yard work, fix lunch for the senior citizens and spend time in activities with the senior citizens. Clubs/organizations: Student Council Association president; Environmental Club. Sports: member of RCHS varsity basketball team; soccer team member. Favorite book: The Prince by Machiavelli. Favorite musical group/artist: Tupac Person who’s influenced you the most: my dad. “He’s taught me to work hard for things.” Goal: ‘To do well in life and to please as many people as possible.” NOTICE 1998 Rappahannock County taxes have been mailed and must be paid on or before December 5, 1998 to avoid penalty. Failure to receive a bill through the mail does not relieve the taxpayer of any additional charges that will accrue under law for failure to pay within the prescribed time. Since the December 5th deadline falls on a Saturday in 1998, taxes will be accepted as timely if paid or postmarked by Monday, December 7, 1998. Treasurer's office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. Frances A. Foster Treasurer 675-3334 NOTICE OF VACANCIES LIBRARY BOARD COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting applicants to fill two volunteer positions on the Rappahannock County Library Board. The positions will be vacant on January 1,1999. The Board is responsible for the overall functioning of the Rappahannock County Library and its programs. Appointees must be residents of Rappahannock County and be interested in the services provided by the Library. Typically, meetings of the Board take place monthly and are held at the Library. It is noted that one of the positions coming vacant is currently held by a residents of Jackson District. As there are no other resident of Jackson District on the nine member body, residents from that portion of the County are particularly invited to seek appointment. If you are interested in this position, please contact your representative on the Board of Supervisors or call the County Administrator’s Office, 675-3342, for more information. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappaharaiock Netus | Subscription Rates By | Rappahannock.*21.“/year* ■ Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year Address _ City_State_ Zip_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. 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Gannon has and his wife Joan opened the Old Sperryville Bookshop in October, which now occupies much of their time. They provide literary events and special guest lectures through the shop. Gannon also finds time to serve on the Library Board and the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. He has been an active advocate for environmental issues in the county and attends most county meetings where he speaks eloquently in support of preserving the environment and the rural nature of the county. Correction Last week’s news analysis article incorrectly identified Walter Nicholls as food editor for the Washington Post instead of staff writer and spelled his name with one “L” instead of two. The Rappahannock News regrets the errors. Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 with your ideas for stories or photos. 'Snao&icde Don't Spend the Day in the Kitchen! Join us for our extensive Holiday * Buffet or 3 Special Turkey Dinner , with all the £>Trimmings! 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Planning From Page A1 close and leaves people very little leeway to build. “It’s very, very restrictive and I think it’s because you want to make it difficult for people to have family apartments in Rappahannock.” She also said she felt the new standard for allowing only one family apartment per parcel of land is unfair and that the standard should be applied according to the size of the parcel of land — not the same for all. Helen Dixon, of Amissville, said she agreed with Saltonstall on all counts. The commission reminded those present that they and the Board of Zoning Appeals can allow for exceptions to the standards if it is necessary to do so. Applications are decided on an individual basis. The commission recommended approval of an application for a family apartment by Charles E. Carroll Jr. at the meeting. The application met all standards under the code and health department approval had already been obtained. In other matters: • Tom Junk asked the commission to look over information on General Assembly bills, which he provided, before the next meeting so that the commission could discuss any which would affect the county. • County Administrator John McCarthy gave an update to the commission on telecommunjications facilities. He said there is no real local base of subscribers now but if it were to become an issue the county needs to be up to date on the matter. Current ordinance says the only place one may be located is Chester Gap and the ordinance as it stands is now unenforceable under current state law. He said if towers were erected here in order to get coverage, due to the topography, they would have to be located at Chester Gap, near the Co-op and in the F.T. Valley. He said he would research the matter further and come back with more information so the county can decide if it should adopt a new ordinance. • The Conservation Zoning District Committee will meet in December. Commission chair Sharon Pierce said she wants to meet with the committee and nominated Chris Parrish as a member. The other members are Pat Saltonstall, Don Audette and Joe Oliver. Williams, Konick honored Headmaster Michael Vargo of Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly announced that Jacob Konick of Washington, Va. and Travis Williams of Flint Hill, received letters of commendation in the 1999 National Merit Scholarship Program. WCDS seniors were well represented in this nationwide program with 45 percent of the graduating class receiving the letter of commendation. Commended students are those students who placed among the top five percent of more than one million students who entered the 1999 program by taking the 1997 Preliminary SAT/National 'Merit Scholarship qualifying test. * * * ( Wakefield Country Day School boys cross country team captured the Delaney Conference Championship at the difficult 3.1 mile course in The Plains with a 10 point lead over the second place Quantico High School team. The meet was the culmination of a very strong season. The Wakefield boys team placed four runners in the top 10 of 75 participants. Seniors Sanjeev Ranade and Richard McCann placed third and fourth; Junior Peter Hickson placed fifth; and Freshman David Hickson placed ninth. The depth of the team was evident with strong finishes by Charles Cowherd, Leonard Cowherd, Billy Bunning, Alex Knight and Sam Wood. The WCDS girls team, led by Heather Cooper, Kate Prahlad, Caroline Lalonde and Liz Williams, finished a strong sixth in a field of 10 teams. Eleven private schools were represented in the Delaney Conference Cross Country Championship Meet. Coach Colum Leckey com Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit • Select Vour Own Apples: Red Delicious. Golden Delicious. Stayman. Granny Smith. York Empire Pears: Red Bartlett Bose Also: Apple Cider. Honey. Jams. Apple Butter Open 8:30 a.m to 4.30 p m. Bring your own containers Directions From Culpeper on Rt. 522 left at ViiiKey Road approximately 2 miles From Sperryville Rl 522 right at Yancey Road 2 mites Watch tor signs Woodville (540 J 987 8192 Photo Courtesy of WCDS Travis Williams of Flint Hill, left, and Jacob Konick of Washington, right. mented, “The outstanding leadership of the upperclassmen on the boys team allowed me to spend time developing our younger runners. This was a year of rebuilding the girls team and I was pleased with their performance.” - ^ ^ at the home and studio of Jeanne Drevas ' 70 Potter's Ridge Ln. i Sperryville, VA 22740 540-987-3113 Dec. 5 & 6 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days I will have: my plant imprint' and new brightly colored 1 pots, lots of cat pots and my multimedium work from Thailand. i Directions from Sperryville: Go south 1/2 mile on 522 towards Culpeper. Turn right on 231 towards Madison. Go 4 miles and turn P right on 681. Go 1 mile to Potter's Ridge Lane. Turn right and go up to the top of the ridge. My U My work can be purchased at the Odyssey Collection and the Middle Street Gallery in Washington, VA. 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. Turkey & Dressing • Steamship Round • Potatoes • Vegetables • Soup • Seafood Salad • Baked Ham • Baked Fish • Yams • Fried Apples • Salad Bar • Dessert All You Care to Eat $12.95 Children under 12, $6.95 For Reservations, call 825-1037 Aberdeen Bam Rt. 29 South • Culpeper Gateway From Page A1 Phase One of the committee’s plan is to apply for state TEA-21 funds to receive money to rebuild the footbridge, improve Main Street with underground drainage, add signs for the historic village and research the transportation history of Sperryville. Also, the money will help with advice for parking in the village, a design for footpaths and a plan for a bike trail. Catron said $18 million is available statewide, but if grant proposals are not submitted by the Jan. 31, 1999 deadline, it will be another year before grant applications will be accepted. This money may not even be available again, Catron said, so the grant proposals need to be written immediately. The next important step was for the public to attend the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meetings in December and January, said Catron. Without their approval, grant proposals cannot be submitted. Joy Sloane said that it would be a good idea to submit a preliminary report to the board at the December meeting. “They don’t react well to surprises,” she said. The committee decided it would not meet again until February due to the importance of attending the board of supervisors’ meetings. Catron introduced Stan Livengood, a grant manager at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission, who will help with the grant process. Livengood said that public participation at meetings was essential. After the meeting adjourned, Livengood explained that public involvement was required in the grant process, because the federal government wanted to make sure the money was used for development the community wanted. Public meetings must be advertised in the paper, he said. Williams and Catron said the committee thought that the survey and the meetings planned with the supervisors would satisfy the public meeting requirement. After the plans for town improvements were presented, the public discussion began with truck traffic on Main Street. “In March the committee Play tradition continues Rehearsals are underway for this year’s performance of “The Shepherds’ Play.” Two performances are scheduled: Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at Ki Theatre in Washington, Va. “The Shepherds’ Play” is a traditional 14th century nativity pageant, with acting, singing and instrumental music. It was originally created by the villagers of the island of Oberfeur between the banks of the Danube. The play was performed each year by German farmers and townsfolk after the fall harvest. Following this ancient tradition, local talents of actors, singers and instrumentalists are preparing for the 6th year of performance. It is a play rich in community spirit. “The Shepherds’ Play” is directed and produced by Jean Elizabeth with music direction by Beth Levick. Lainie Morgan is the stage manager. Joyce Abell returns as the shepherd Muckle and is accompanied by shepherds Ryan Ralston and Chad Heddleston (both performed in the Rappahannock High School production of “The Tempest”). Actors from previous years include: Sid Gottlieb (the StarSinger for the 6th year), Sallie Morgan (Mary), and Margaret Gottlieb (Rufinus). Newcomers include: Ivan Ussach (Joseph), Cecilia Falk (angel), Michael Christensen (Gabriel), Sarah Langelle (singing angel), Erin Platt (Crispin), and Ben Jones (as Titus). The chorus includes: Vera Reck, Dana Christensen, Heidi Christensen and Mary O’Meara and all of the actors. Instrumentalists include: Lyt Wood (hammered dulcimer, recorder), Judy Engen (cello), Beth Levick (harp), and recorder players, Steve T. Engen, Nancy Bednarczyk, Kathy Tester, JanLu Young and Helen Ziemer. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Advance purchase is recommended as performances usually sell out. Tickets may be purchased from Mountainside Market, Sperryville, Talk of the Town, Washington and New Leaf Book Store, Warrenton or by calling 675-1518. voted to no through trucks. We were told it was going to the board of supervisors nine months ago,” Soaper said. Elizabeth Lee-Harris, a resident of Main Street, called speeding a serious problem and asked why a speed bump couldn’t be installed. Chairman Tom Junk suggested that a petition could be started and said to call the supervisors and the sheriff’s office to complain. “There is only so much we can do here,” he said. This month a complaint came from south Main Street that the noise of trucks shift ing gears was wearing on th< residents’ nerves. After telling about th< problem of truck noise or south Main Street, Scotl McBride had the group laugh ing as he filled the hall with his imitation of a truck dowr shifting gears. He suggested that the speed limit be reduced to 25 mph from Route 231. * Williams said she had received money for only 12 ol the 25 historic plaques ordered. Checks for plaques need to be sent to the Sperryville Historical Committee at P.O. Box 435. Sperryville, Va. 22740. Mailing deadlines nearing Holiday mailing deadlines for international and APO/FPO mail are fast approaching. Recommended mailing dates for letters and parcels going to foreign coun tries via International Air Mail are: Africa, Dec. 3; Australia/New Zealand, Caribbean, Europe, Far East and Middle East, Dec. 10; and Canada, Dec. 14. For customers who need faster service, Global Priority Mail is available for parcels under four pounds going to certain countries. APO/FPO Military Mail being sent to friends and family overseas should be mailed by Dec. 3. This mail is sent at regular domestic rates, but the volume going abroad requires extra time. Priority Mail is especially recommended for these parcels. Both APO/FPO and international parcels over one pound must have a customs form. We suggest that you obtain a supply before wrapping your package so you may bring your already completed form with you when you mail r Postal Pointers. ■ From Rappahannock Postmasters your package. Also you’ll know what’s in each box if you fill out your forms when you pack them. Holiday stamps are now available. The traditional religious stamp depicts a 15th century Florentine sculpture found at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. Four different designs of holiday wreaths comprise the contem porary issues for 1998. Alsc available are Chance anc Hanukkah stamps. All of tht stamps come in the self-adhe sive style. Don’t forget — mail early! Christmas Trimmings from L Around the World XU\ CAMELEER downtown Culpeper 104 East Davis Street 540-?2S-?072 ^/aith Q/f^owntdin Company celebrates A BLUE RIDGE CHRISTMAS Fantastic Sales! November 27,28, 29 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Traditional Women’s Fashions Unique Christmas Gifts, Ornaments, Decorations, Unusual Presents for Children, and Much, Much More! UNBEL1EVEABLE SAVINGS IN OUR OUTLET ATTIC! Rte.2II&522 Sperryville, Virginia (540) 987-8353

-&appaf)annocfe iftetos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1998 Our View Too many trucks Pedestrian safety, majority voice should prevail in traffic issue Once again the issue of truck traffic through Main Street in Sperryville has been the major topic of concern at a meeting of the Sperryville Gateway Committee. Ana, once again, we agree with citizens who oppose truck traffic through the narrow street. We’ve heard from the truckers side though and they have a point when they say the turn at U.S. 522 to get to U.S. 211 and the U.S. 211 turn are hard for trucks to make. If trucks are coming from Culpeper why not take Route 229 to U.S. 211 and avoid Sperryville’s intersection all together? The route would be only several miles longer and it would avoid incidents such as the recent one involving a senior citizen who got knocked into a rose bush because a truck was speeding past. ; Pedestrian safety is a major concern as evidenced by the committee’s recent survey. Apparently the committee will be able to apply for state transportation funds and the federal government will match local funds, which can include those from the state on an £0/20 basis. That would help fund the improvements the county plans for the intersection of U.S. 522/211 and possibly eliminate the problem for Sperryville of speeding truck traffic on Main Street. Giving thanks Giving thanks for Rappahannock, I wanted to submit this poem; it was written several years ago, and I just found it again. I hope you like it. Denise Horton Washington, Va. Here in Rappahannock I Belong to God Here in Rappahannock I belong to God. I have no memories of the past; the future cannot claim me. My ghosts keep a respectful distance. Mystery calls me home. My prayers mingle with the woodsmoke, and call as little attention to themselves. Peace claims me, insistent as a scorned lover. I surrender. Here in Rappahannock I belong to God. Rappahannock Today Antique Wood *md furniture , Handcrafted Barnwood Furniture JeHy CwptKiafd:: Harvest Pi* Cft&V&y CifcbtfWftss mm 743-2309 P^vj? Pwrt Dftst&rtr* custom Made Furniture <il Reasonable Prices ' Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Bill and Rhonda Cornwell with one of their farm tables made from old heart pine in front of their new shop on U.S. 211. Letters Town council, not county I commend the paper and its staff writers for your reporting of the November meeting of the Washington Town Council. Your thorough reporting in the three front page articles has contributed to the public airing of some of the underlying trials and tribulations that are plaguing the sitting council. However, any further public belaboring of these issues will not, alone, resolve them or bring the town together, nor will it result in an effective and representative governing body for the town. It is now up to the members of council, to recognize that the town voters elected them as their representative^ — not to use their prejudices or vendettas — and to act accordingly. We are a diverse community and that should be reflected in the membership of the council. Indeed, it makes for a healthy and open debate when a variety of opinions are brought to the council table. And if we are to have a town council, those decisions should reflect its electorate, without the destructive and counterproductive influences that have until now been brought to bear on town issues by forces beyond the town limits. Whether our current council can accomplish these goals is yet to be seen. However, we can all set as our goal that, when in the future the town elects its representatives, the voters of Washington will have the opportunity to vote their own personal convictions — free from undue outside influence and elect a council that will truly represent all town residents. Louise A. van Dort Washington, Va. Story was factual Permit me to respond to the “News Analysis” by Mary Beth Martin (“Article Fallout Elicits Response’VNov. 18) which characterized my story on the town and The Inn (Washington Post, Sept. 23) as “unfairly slanted.” As both a journalist and lover of most all things Rappahannock, I took my reporting responsibilities doubly seriously. “Unfairly slanted” is a characterization in the eye of the beholder; facts are not. Facts speak for themselves. Our story was the result of weeks of reporting, carefully sifting fact from rumor and backbites aplenty. As a result, I believe we got the story, and we got it right. Whether Democracy in the Town of Washington has ever been on par with Athens or Harper Valley, I leave that question to the Ages ... and The New Yorker. Walter Nicholls Washington, Va. Opinion 'Shop with a Deputy” needs your help Ihe Rappahannock County -L Sheriff's Office will be holding our third annual “Shop with a Deputy” program this Christmas season. With some of the most needy children in our community benefiting, the program is patterned after the “Shop with a Cop” which several local jurisdictions have successfully implemented. First let me explain to you about our commitment in taking a positive role in our community. My staff and I are dedicated to helping Rappahannock citizens, young and old. With the holiday season upon us, it is our goal to make Christmas a very special time for children who may not be quite as fortunate as others are. We recognize all children are special in their own unique way; however, the sheriff’s office is dedicated in providing assistance to those children who need extra support. What is “Shop with a Deputy,” aka “Shop with a Copr It is a program to provide Christmas for those children who would be deprived of some holiday fun due to cir cumstances beyond the family’s control and which other take for granted. Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with other county representatives, will select children whose families are in dire straits and have little or no funds to Christmas shop. Once determination is made of which children may participate, contact is made with the guardians/parents for their approval. The children will meet at the sheriff’s office and will be driven to KMart in Warrenton. Once at the store, the child is paired up with a uniform officer. Each child then can purchase $100 worth of merchandise of their choosing. A large portion of the money will be used for items of personal need, such as clothing, shoes, etc. The deputy assigned to the child will give assistance in this area. Once the shopping spree is completed, the children will be eating breakfast with the law enforcement officers. Man}7 volunteers will be busy wrapping the presents the children have purchased. These will be ready for the children when they arrive back at the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office. A bountiful holiday food basket will be provided for each participating child’s family. Some of the benefits of the program are: it places the child in a positive one-to-one contact with a law enforcement officer; in many cases it is the first time the child has had contact of this type. It also affords the child to have something a little special for those Christmas memories. Having personally been involved with this program has created great memories for me. I have seen children who were apprehensive and frightened at first, become bubbling, bright-eyed chatterboxes. This program was an incredible success the last two years, and we hope to make it even better this year. We are asking yoti, the private citizens and business owners, to help us in sponsoring a child. You can do so by sending a tax deductible contribution to “Shop with a Deputy.” All contributions will go to making a better life for our Rappahannock children. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is very excited about this project and we have made it an annual event. With your help and continued support I know it will be a success. Thank you for your continued support for the sheriff’s office and the community at large. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for the children and staff of the sheriff’s office. Gary T. Settle Sheriff Send donations to: Shop with a Deputy do Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, P.O.Box 487, Washington, Va. 22747 and include your name or the name of your business, the address and contact person and the phone number where you may be reached. Please indicate if you would like to have your donation kept anonymous. TFR project continues Since the conclusion of he initial TFR project last year, there have been several discussion meetings and pickups in the county. There now seems to be a monthly “rhythm” of sorts, with pickups and meetings, often including a pot-luck supper, rotating to various locations throughout the county. The town hall in Washington, Rappahannock High School and a general county pick-up have been the past three month “base” locations. The December “base” will be Mountainside Market at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. We will have a brief meeting and bag distribution, a pick-up, and a post pick-up pizza, etc. at Mountainside to begin planning for 1999 monthly pickups and to start refocussing on the major TFR ‘99 Clean-up. John Kiser, 987-8445 is once again interested in helping sponsor this community benefitting project, but would like to see more communitywide participation than last year on all levels, including additional financial sponsorship from community businesses and organizations. Community co-ordinators at present include: Anna Wallen, 987-9222, is helping with mail and telephone network communication and getting hollows and neighbourhoods coordinated; Sarah Judd, 987-7263, is helping with publicity, graphics,etc and school contacts; Barney O’Meara, 987-3302, is helping as liason with VDOT and, their “Adopt-A-Road” program; Stessie Cattrell, 9873342, is helping contact the business community along with Mary Boudreau Bittinger, 987-9300, and Ronnie Peletier, 675-2745, who is also interested in recycling; Buck and Geraldine Payne, 987-8303, are contacts for fire and rescue units; Jan Makela, 987-5718, is both a school and store liason; Rick and Kay Kohler, 9376146, and Joe Peregory, 9376163, are Scouts contacts; and myself, 987-3366, helping with overall project coordination with a particular emphasis on historically problematic or illegal dump sites and stream/river bed cleanup. Participation across the entire county community is encouraged, and additional liason coordinators are especially welcomed. Contact any of the persons listed for additional information or interest in the program. The main TRF Clean-up will take place from mid March through midApril. The next TFR meeting date will be determined at the Dec. 7 pick-up/meeting at Mountainside Market. Hunt Harris Ragged Mt. Resource Center Support dinner This is an open letter to those who live in the Rappahannock community. The RCHS choruses will host a Renaissance dinner at the elementary school on Dec. 5. It is an important event and we feel the evening will boost your spirits and be a wondeful experience. If you are like most people, you are swamped with everyday life and the impending holidays. What better way to become focused than to pamper yourself with a lovely dinner and entertainment performed by locals. If you have quesions or want ticket information call Gretchen Long at 987-8575. You are important to this affair. The choruses are depending on the citizens of the county to join them in making this their best fund raiser ever. See you there! Rappahannock County Choral Boosters Process is working The recent letters in your paper critical of the Washington Town Council for their selection of Mrs. King for the vacant council seat are nothing more than pure political spin. The members of council who elected Mrs. King to office were elected to the council by the town’s voters. The council had the responsibility to elect the person they thought would be best for the town. The council followed the law, voted their conscience and Mrs. King was elected. The argument that someone deserves a seat on council because of their importance or the amount of taxes they collect for the town is unAmerican. Fortunately in a democracy the only person deserving an elected office is the person who gets the most votes. The democratic process is working in Washington, Va. It has worked well in America since 1776. Anyone truly concerned about the town’s well being would let the elected council function. Newbill Miller Washington, Va.

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King From Pago A1 in the May election by only a few votes he should be appointed. Also, some said that Tlie Inn’s meals and lodging tax paid for a major part of the town’s revenue, and, for that reason, The Inr> should be represented on th 'incil. Only council members Elaine Viguerie and Alice Butler spoke for King at the council meeting. Although within its power to appoint her, the council came under attack for not appointing Lynch. Marcia Nagle, who presented the petition for Lynch, asked the council after King’s appointment, “Who is Alice King?” King said she did not take comments personally, but she Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. 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In light of this, my goal is to base my votes on facts rather than feelings.” The water and wastewater issues are her number one concerns, she said. The apartment building where she lives has a stressed drainfield, so she is personally aware of the benefits from a waste water system. King lived most of her life in Catonsville, Md. and moved here three years ago following her daughter, Tricia Wingfield, who moved to Flint Hill with her husband, Larry, and son Matthew. They moved from Catonsville in order to send Matthew to Wakefield Country Day School, she said. King and her husband, LImjiLzLncj ^WoxcU by Randy Minter TAKING MATTERS INTO YOUR OWN HANDS The fact that we purchase life insurance and draw up wills provides good evidence that we acknowledge the value of taking responsibility for personal matters. instead of passing the burden on to our families. This sense of consideration should also extend to funeral planning. It may be said that no other matter is so personal and wrought with emotion as death. Thus, it behooves us to assume the responsibility of planning every last detail of our funerals and burials, both to see that they are carried out in accordance with our wishes and to relieve family and friends of making decisions for us. Lastly, planning your funeral in advance removes any potential financial pressures from those closest to you. We all like to feel,in control of our lives, and certainly that’s part of what makes death so frightening to many of us. You can ease that fear by determining how your wishes for vour funeral might be met. We arc happy to help you design prearrangemenls that will * -work for you. At the MOSER frl^SERAL HOME, 233 Broadview' Avenue, Warrenton. you'll feel that you arc among friends. Our experience with dealing with those who arc suffering a loss shows in our professionalism and compassionate care. Please give us a call at 347-3431. or slop in and see us. "livery human being lias a work to earn on within. Julies to perform abroad, influences to exert, which are particularly his. and which no conscience but his own can leach." -William Ellery Changing Robert, who died eight years ago, had been close friends of Dr. William Lynn and his wife, Clydetta. Photographs of the Lynn family are intermingled with ones of her family around her living room. King was a member of the Wakefield School board of trustees for about six years until she resigned when the school broke apart in 1991. She said she remained at home while raising her two daughters and returned to work after they were grown. For about 15 years she worked as an assistant to the treasurer of a bank computer center. “She is not a person to tell you all she does,” said Alice Butler, who seconded King’s nomination for council. However, people who know King quickly mention how much she does for others. King, a devout Catholic, is the bookkeeper for St. Peters Catholic Church and a member of the adult literacy group. Besides shouldering those responsibilities, she faithfully chautfeurs others who cannot drive and helps those in need on a daily basis. Her commitments to her church, community and neighbors were the reason she said she withdrew from running for town treasurer last May. However, she felt she could be a member of the council and still continue with her other activities. Rev. Phil Bailey of the Washington Baptist Church said he knew King as a friendt ly, warm and open-minded person who he thought would do a good job. Butler likewise said: “She i$ honest and looks on allsides (of the issues). I don’t think she is swayed easily.” King stated her position by saying, “I don’t enjoy con| frontation, but I will stand my ground. If I vote it will be fof the good of the town. I think this town is going to survive. I love this town.” King said she would like t$ meet the owners of The Inn. Irj her gentle voice, she said with conviction, “I’m not in anyone’^ pocket. I will be fair to botl} sides and I’m open-minded.” j i .__± Food drive set j s 1 The Rappahannock County Elementary School announces its annual collection of nonperishable foods, school suplplies, new hats and mittens',, and new toys to be given t$ school families in need during the holiday season. Items wifi be collected in the RCES lobby from Nov. 30-Dec. 14 betweed 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. 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• Neighbors/B2 • * Obituaries/B5 * Classifieds/B4 * Real Estate/B6 November 25, 1998 It's not like what you did in school By Jan LaValley 2 Rappahannock News Staff Writer 2 You do not have to be able to draw to take artist Kitty Dodd’s Drawing with Colored Pencil class which is being offered Dec. 5 and 6 at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio in Slate Mills. All you really need is a love of color and a willingness to experiment. 2 Dodd, currently the art director at St. Luke’s School in Culpeper, has been drawing She says since she was three. “I had a wonderfully supportive family and my aunt, who I adored, was a fashion illustrator and taught me everything. She took me under her wing and I was her assistant for many, many years.” Dodd went on to become a fashion illustrator for Hecht’s, Kann’s and Woodward and Lothrup. She still does some frtee lance work. At one point she was even offered a job by Calvin Klein but, “I didn’t want to go to New York and who knew how big he’d become.” Even with her background in illustration, Dodd didn’t discover colored pencils as a medium until about six years ago. She began by coloring in areas of pen and ink sketches and fell in love with the medium. “If you love color and pitting them together, this class will be great for you,” she Said. “We’ll use different techniques and mix and blend with solvent — it gives you a whole different look, like velvet. You can even do it on r wood. People with ability will expand in leaps and bounds and beginners will have fun and learn to experiment.” Dodd firmly believes that art should be fun. And colored pencils, she said, are portable, “you can take them anywhere with very little bother and they’re relatively inexpensive — all you need are the pencils and paper.” She feels people who take the class will walk out satisfied and with a sense that they found something within themselves that they didn’t know they had. Dodd is now a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, both nationally and locally. The society works to hold manufacturers to standards and make supplies properly. , Colored pencil as a medium is also being recognized on the national level, she said, and works of art in colored pencil are being accepted in galleries and bringing high prices. “It’s not what you did in grade school,” laughs Dodd. “I’ve really got a unique style of teaching, very open and relaxed, with an emphasis on fun. I probably have more fun than they do.” Dodd said the difference in teaching adults and children is that adults are more inhibited and afraid to fail. Children will try anything, she says, especially if it’s fun. “But how can you fail if you don’t try and do it for yourself? It’s the greatest feeling to see adults come in to a class and try Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaValley ART EXPERIENCE: Artist Kitty Dodd will soon teach a drawing with colored pencils class at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio. something new and then say ‘I didn’t know I could do this!’ When people enjoy what they’re doing they leave with pride in what they’ve accomplished.” “There is so much talent in the Rappahannock area, phenomenal talent. We’re so fortunate to have a school like Shimmering Meadows out there available to children and adults. I’m proud to be associated with it,” she said. The class will be held Dec. 5 and 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day and luncheon will be included. Space is limited so don’t wait to sign up, call 547-4385. Seasonal music at The Theatre Celebrating the holiday season in Little Washington, The Theatre at Washington, Va. presents an evening of familiar and lesser known carols, gospel music and songs of wintry good cheer on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. The Alban Chorale has been asked to bring its lovely voices to The Theatre’s annual holiday program this year. In past years the chorale has presented concerts in the Kennedy Center Foyer Holiday Series, at the White House and throughout the National Capital area. In 1992 the chorale toured in England, singing Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral and in Beverly Minster. Three years later they again visited Europe, giving concerts in Germany, Switzerland and France where they sang at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. Quincy Butler directs the chorale. She has had a long and distinguished career in Northern Virginia as teacher, and as music director of the chorale and hand bell programs. Her father, Quincy Damon, was superintendent of schools in Warren and Rappahannock counties until his retirement in 1960. Her mother was Ruth Beaty Gasque wose family (the Partlows and Pomeroys) was from Little Washington. Tickets for the concert are $10 with reservation and $12 at the door. Students 18 years and under pay half price. For reservations phone 675-1253. •* will host a holiday Call-In Night Thursday, December 3, 1998,5:30 to 8:30 pm (540) 675-3338 Send a subscription to friends and family near and far (you can even get one for yourself.) A $11.00 in county $14.00 all other areas must not have been a subscriber in the last 30 days

Church ^ Activities Thanksgiving service at Woodville Woodville Baptist Church will be having a special Thanksgiving service on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. There will be special singing, testimonies, thanksgivings, and a message. “Everyone is invited to come and thank the Lord for His many blessings” said a spokesperson. Call 987-3317 or 987-8066 for more information. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Nov. 29 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. F. T Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Children and Adult, Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thorntonys Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Life in Christ Ministries Thursday: Bible Study, Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. For information call 987-8014. Susan Butler and Victor Kane Jr. Butler to wed Kane Maurice Lee Butler of Boston and Ms. Carolyn Warfield Brown Butler of Springfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Susan Warfield to Victor Donaldson Kane Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Donaldson Kane Sr. of Newport News. The bride-to-be is a 1988 graduate of Annandale High School and a 1992 graduate of Hollins College in* Roanoke, where she received a B.A. in economics and Spanish. She spent a semester abroad at the University of Valencia in Spain. She is a member of the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Junior League of Washington, D.C. She is an Accounting Assistant with the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C. The groom-to-be is a 1989 graduate of Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News, Va. and a 1993 graduate of the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. where he received a B.A. in history. He is a financial adviser with Legg Mason in Alexandria. Miss Butler is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Richard Butler of Boston, Va. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warfield Brown of Sperryville. Mr. Kane Jr. is the grandson of Mrs. Geraldine Shawen Booth and the late Mr. Harold Cornelius Shawen and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Robbins Kane, all of Newport News, Va. A June 1999 wedding is planned. Woodville highlights Mrs. Michelle Burke and Mrs. Rena Burke attended a baby shower Sunday afternoon for Angela Atkins Hitt. Mrs. Edie Falls was a Friday evening visitor of Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. Mrs. June Clark was a luncheon guest of Misses Elsie and Margaret Dodson in Flint Hill. Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill and Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper were Sunday visitors of their mother and grandmother Mrs. Audra Crawford. Richard Eastham Sr. of Front Royal was a Saturday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Robert and Samantha. Mrs. Lou Good of Stanley was a Saturday visitor of Misty Hitt and Mrs. June Clark. To everyone: A Happy Thanksgiving. Merchants prepare for holiday season Santa will be at Attic Treasures on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Owners, Betty and Clyde Pullen invite area children to come by and visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29. The Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. A Blue Ridge Christmas celebration will be held at Faith Mountain Company Nov. 27, 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. There will be fantastic sales. Bring the children and visit with Santa at Faith Mountain on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28 and 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Many stores around the Sperryville area will be celebrating the holiday season with special sales, open houses, refreshments and visits from Santa. We encourage the community to support the Sperryville merchants. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will sponsor an “All American Christmas Breakfast” on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. The meal will be prepared by Pat Jenkins and Company and will consist of sausage gravy, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, baked apples, pancakes, coffee and juice. Adult breakfast will be $5 and $3 for children six years and under. Carry out available. For more information call Nancy at 987-8495. Tiffany Wayland, daughter of Billy and Barbara Wayland celebrated her sixth birthday on Monday, Nov. 23. A party was given in her honor on Sunday which was attended by classmates, school friends and relatives. We wish her a great year ahead, i Tiffany was a Saturday and overnight guest of her cousin Joseph LeSueur at the home of his mother Mrs. Maxie Davis in Culpeper. On Saturday afternoon they enjoyed ice skating at Reston Town Center. Happy Thanksgiving! Holiday closings The following offices will observe special hours for the Thanksgiving holiday: Rappahannock Public School System will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and will remain closed for Thursday and Friday. Rappahannock County Offices; Rappahannock Health Department and Family Guidance Center will be closing at 12 noon on Wednesday and will be closed Thursday and Friday. Rappahannock Social Services will be closing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and will remain closed Thursday and Friday. Rappahannock Library will be closed Thanksgiving Day and on Friday. Area post offices; Rappahannock National Bank and F&M Bank in Flint Hill will be closed on Thursday only. Rappahannock News will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will be open on Friday with normal hours. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Marriage licenses issued The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Hubert Stanley Gilkey IV, Chester Gap and Lisa Leonard Simmons, Chester Gap. David Daniel Compton Jr., Castleton and Misty Lynn Wolfe, Mt. Jackson. Daniel Scott East, Huntly and Shannon Marie Walter, Washington. Jeffrey Robert Sabol, Bluemont and Margaret Lee Stephenson, Sperryville. Edward Allen Cross, Chester Gap and Andrea Reisner Zilz, Berlin, Germany Franklin Garfield Elliott, Castleton and Jessica Ann Stiles, Castleton. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. 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Paul said in a letter to the Philippines, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances...! can do everything through Him who gives me strength." t Phil. 4:11-13) Such sincere gratitude to come from a freezing child and an innocent man in prison. Though we do aol understand the plans (>od has for our soul, we must be thankful. As we worship this Thanksgiving, may we give thanks like that of the child who etci in desperation was sure that she was the fortunate one. Ml m SM* Uht t7:1147 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society CoW'igW '998 Keoei Wiliams Newspaoei S**vc*». 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Community events for Thanksgiving Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! May you feel blessed (and full) and ready to hit the stores on Friday! Just a reminder that Amissville Baptist Church is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. They will be joined by several of the area preachers and choirs. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. All are welcome. The Rappahannock County Elementary School is happy to announce its annual collection of nonperishable foods, school supplies, new hats and mittens, and new toys to be given to our school families in need during the holiday season. Donated items will be collected in the school’s lobby from Nov. 30 through Dec. 14 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. The names of the recipient families will remain anonymous. For several years, RCES has quietly collected for families who are having a difficult time or are financially strapped during the holiday season. The school works with Social Services, the Sheriff’s Department, and area churches to make certain that no deserving family is missed. Through this effort our students may begin to realize that giving is more rewarding than receiving. Suggestions for possible donations are school supplies, canned goods, coloring books, puzzles, cereal, soup, soap, books, scarves, toothbrushes, mittens and hats, first aid supplies, or sewing kits. Please send only new items and no perishables. We are also in need of drivers to help deliver boxes and presents. Please contact the school if you can help us in this way. If you need additional information, call Candace Lamma, RCES Guidance Counselor at 987-8259. The chorus and string students of Emerald Hill Elementary School will hold their annual Christmas program on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The concert will be led by Music Director Judy Dishman whose students have been practicing overtime in preparation of their big night. Join us for an evening which is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. The Rappahannock County High School choirs will present their first 16th Century Renaissance Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 5 beginning at 5 p.m. which will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. The Select Choir will sing throughout the evening and the General Choir will sing and serve the meals. Tickets must be ordered by Nov. 27 for a cost of $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Please call Gretchen Long at 987-8575 for more information. Please have your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sundays. Hutcheson appointed Nationwide agent Melissa Hutcheson of The Hutcheson Agency has recently been appointed as an agent for Nationwide Insurance Company in Warrenton. Mrs. Hutcheson has completed Agency I school held in the Nationwide Home Office Training center near Columbus, Ohio. This is a two week intensive training class focusing on products and their use with customer. She graduated with high honors. Nationwide is the fourth largest property casualty company and the fifth largest life company in the United States. They offer auto, home, life, business, and financial products. Mrs. Hutcheson has previously had 10 years insurance experience. Six of those years she represented Nationwide serving as an Associate Agent with her father-in-law Leon Hutcheson of Rappahannock County. Leon Hutcheson recently retired after 37 years of service with Nationwide and Mrs. Hutcheson will be continuing to serve those customers and clients from her agency. Mrs. Hutcheson is a graduate of the Life Underwriters Training Council, a professional training curriculum sponsored by the Life Underwriters Association of the Untied States. In addition, she is a member of Northern Piedmont Life Underwriters Association. She is also a member of First Assembly of God Church in Front Royal and a resident of Chester Gap. She is married to Gregory Hutcheson, owner of Blue Rock Construction Company. They have three daughters Kelsey, 11 years, Courtney 10 years and Kimberly 8 years of age. Garden members enjoy Mr. Trott’s talk BY HELEN PLATT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock County Garden Club turned its attention to a different aspect of gardens for the November meeting. The topic was “The World of Virginia Birds” and the program was presented by local bird expert John Trott of Flint Hill. Mr. Trott showed his wonderful slides of birds which occur in Rappahannock at various seasons or year round while giving a running commentary pointing out distinguishing characteristics of each. Many club members had H. Evans makes President’s List Harris Evans has made the first. quarter President’s List at the Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School in Front Royal. To achieve this honor, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or above. He is the son of John and Margaret Evans of Washington, Va. The Middle School at Randolph-Macon Academy is a non-military program for boarding and day students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades. The Upper School is the nation’s only co-educational boarding school with an Air Force Junior ROTC program. Randolph-Macon Academy was founded in 1892. Laura McNear honored Laura McNear, daughter of Richard and Nancy McNear of Washington was recently inducted as a new member into Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority at Lynchburg College. Alpha Sigma Alpha, the newest sorority at Lynchburg College, was established with the four-fold purpose of providing intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth for all members. Alpha Sigma Alpha encourages high standards of academic accomplishment and leadership among its members. Miss McNear, a 1996 graduate of Mercersburg Academy, is a junior health and movement science major at Lynchburg College. Have a happy, and safe Thanksgiving! questions about feeding birds or other ways of attracting them, Comments from members indicated many follow Mr. Trott’s weekly column in the Rappahannock News. President Betty Wood welcomed members of the Madison Garden * Club who were guests for the meeting. The main business of the day concerned plans for the greens r workshop which will take place Dec. 7, 8 and 9. Each club member is asked to contribute two days helping to make the Christmas greens which the club sells; Exhibits in design and horticulture were included in the day’s program. Ruth Baumgardner won a blue ribbon for her entry in the design class. In horticulture the class was “Berrying Branches” and blue ribbons went to Carolyn Emerick, Mary Priest, Lucia Kilby, Jo-An Getsinger, Edna Metzinger, Elbe Kreamer and Helen Platt for the specimens they displayed. Hostesses for the meeting were Carolyn Emerick, Joan Gannon and Patricia Whorton. Acftwtu n$ in Pinina Our $20 coupon book can save you over $200 at 31 popular restaurants./ Your support of this program helps provide care for seriously ill patients in your community. Makes a great gift! Call now and use Visa or MasterCard. Hospice of the Rapipan, 825-4840 Aberdeen Bam • Applebee’s • Back Street Cafe • Bertines North • Bangkok Cafe • BBQ Country Jamboree • Blue Moon Cafe • Ciao Ristorante Itaiiano • Ciro's • The Coach Stop • Copeland’s of New Orleans • The Copper Bit • The Comer Deli • Dee Dee’s • Earthly Paradise • Firehouse Cafe • 401 South • Giovanna’s Italian Eatery * Graves Mountain Lodge • It’s About Thyme • Legends • Lord Culpeper • Morgan’s Restaurant • Napolean’s • Ocean Cafe • Oldtown Cafe • Rex’s Sports Bar & Grill • Spanky’s • The Riverview • Toliver House • Villa Capri Financial IVoblems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION I /’rovidui\j/ n) (I a l> It (>iuilil\ I ,Sitm l,>7'> Upcoming Events Gorgeous Holiday Cheer Once again, the Trinity Church Garden Guild is offering superb, florist quality poinsettia plants for the holidays. These splendid specimens were enthusiastically received last year, and all reports were that they out-shone and outlasted their inferior supermarket cousins. For further information and order blanks, contact the Trinity Church Office at 675-3716. Pick-up will be at the Parish Hall on Friday,] Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds go towards the building of a new church garden on Middle Street. Christmas bazaar planned The CCLC Christmas Bazaar will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10a.m. to3p.m. at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. Included will be a children’s] shopping room, a bake sale, a white elephant and crafts sale, face painting, lunch, pictures with Santa, and a Beanie baby raffle. Call 675-3237 for more information or to rent a table to market your craft! RCDC December meeting set The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will] hold its December meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. An evening of good cheer and lively conversation will follow the short meeting. Light refreshments. For more information call Frank Schmidt at 987-8410. Early release scheduled The Rappahannock County Public Schools will release students at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 for teacher inservice. Dinner, fun evening set Journey back in time to the 16th Century with the Rappahannock County High School Choirs as they proudly present their first renaissance dinner on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Rappahannock County Elementary School. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Featured are singing performances throughout the evening by the RCHS select choir. Sumptuous fare will be prepared by local talent of Rappahannock. The general choir will sing and serve the meals. Cost is $15 per person and $10 for children under 12 years of age. Reservations must be made by Dec. 2. A sell-out is expected, tickets are limited. For more information call Gretchen Long at 987-8575. Movie at The Theatre The movie, The Truman Show will be presented at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington on Nov. 27. It will begin promptly at 8 p.m. Paintings on display The Old Sperryville Bookshop presents a selection of oil paintings by local artist Steven Kenny. On view now through December are a variety of past works, all meticulously rendered in Mr. Kenny’s surreal and witty style. The shop is located at 44 Main Street in Sperryville. from now until Christmas the store will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Call 987-8444 for more information. f Christmas breakfast planned The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an “All American Christmas Breakfast,” on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. Santa will be visiting between 9 and 11 a.m. Enjoy the company of your friends and relatives, and enjoy a delicious mead prepared by Pat Jenkins and Company. For information call 987-8495. Christmas banquet scheduled The annual Christmas banquet sponsored by the Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the fire hall. For information call 675-3615 or Thora Pullen at 987-9339. The Shepherds ’ Play returns Ki Theatre presents “The Shepherds’ Play,” a traditional 14th Century nativity play with acoustic music, singing and acting on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at Ki Theatre on Gay Street. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Advance purchase is recommended. Tickets are available from Mountainside Market, Talk of the Town and New Leaf Book Store or by writing to The Shepherds’Play, PO. Box 418, Washington, Va. 22747. For more information call 675-1518. Town plans Christmas party The Town Cbuncil of Washington would like to invite all town residents and all the people who work in town to the first Town Christmas Party. It will take place on Sunday, Dec. 6 and will begin with the lighting ceremony for the tree in front of the courthouse at 5 p.m. Immediately following will be a potluck dinnler at the Town Hall. Please RSVP to the Town Office at 675-3128, respond with the number of people attending along with the dish you’d like to bring, salad, vegetable, meat or dessert. If you have not responded by Dec. 1, someone will contact you. Bloodmobile coming The Rappahannock Community Bloodmobile will be held on Dec. 8 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Amissville Fire and Rescue Department. The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Family and Community Educators, formerly the Rappahannock County Extension Homemakers. For more information call Marie Riedel, 675-3638. Exhibition at Linden Vineyards Sara Schneidman’s original paintings and prints are on view and for sale through the holidays at the Linden Vineyards. Jeanne Drevas’ wall quilts created from Hmong hill tribe fabrics collected in Thailand will be on view and for sale through Nov. 29. For more information call Linden Vineyards at 364-1997. Healing Arts activities The Rappahannock Healing Arts has the following activities scheduled: Nov. 27: Voice Analysis 10-12; Health Options Counseling from 1 to 5 p.m. and Nutritional Counseling from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28: Massage/Alexander Technique with Karen Loving. Walk-ins. Nov. 30: Nutritional Counseling with Kathy Edward from 1 to 4 p.m. and Yoga at 5 p.m. Dec. 1: Solution Focused Counseling with Carol Lucking from 3 to 8 p.m.; Herbal Medicine Series with Kathleen Maier frpm 7 to 9 p.m. Pre-register. Dec. 2: Herb Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information or registration on any of the above activities or other events at Rappahannock Healing Arts located at 11945 Lee Highway in Sperryville call 987-7204.

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We Accept «n Rentals ^ Houses v J SMALL FARMHOUSE IN Rappahannock. ■ $600/per month, or w/75 acres, pastures and out buildings. $700/per month. Owner 540-547-2705 77 Rentals Town houses MARSHALL: SPAC 2BR 1-1/2 BA TH, no pets. $675/mo. Call Wanda at Sam Snead Realty, 540-635-9808 t oo ForSa,e ,MW By Owner SMALL FARM - Rappahannock county, house on 75 acres, fenced pastured, woods and stream. $275,000 or 25 acres, no improvements. $87,500. Owner 540-547-2705 Lots a Acreage BLDG LOT-1/3ac, Blue Ridge Mtn Estates, Chester Gap. New well/ septic permit Electr. on lot $11,000. 825-1186 row Hay Straw A ^ Feed v__ 50 LARGE BALES of hay $17.50 per roll, Call 540-987-8203 after 4pm. -> 273 P*u \_4 FREE PUPPIES: 6 wks. old black lab mix. Free to good home. 540-3643974 JACK RUSSELL TERRIER Puppy "Pick of the litter'’ Broken coat Tri-cOlor, born 9/8. Ready to go Father rough coated tri-color working champion. Mother- smooth coated from English lines Bred carefully for good conformation, exc temperament. $350 ( 540) 364-2929. t238 Lost Vi BLACK/TAN German Shepherd, blk & purple collar, no tags, friendly, answers to “Gus". May limp right back leg Reward! 540-635-1688. 208 Auctions L.. '.-J Auction Estate of Edward C. Estes Sat. Dec. 5, 1998 10:00 AM Look for listing & Directions in next week's paper. Janies H. Ut/ Auctioneer V.A.A.R # 2907 002460 (540)923-5166 350 Buelnets Service* EARLY'S CARPET, INC. I he One-Slop Shop lor Complete Home Decorating Service * Floor Coverings • Window Treatments • Wallpapers • Slip Covers (, Cpnolsterv • Rpsirtenti.il & Commercial Rt. 211. Amissville TH7-5S00 410 Announcement* I WOULD LIKE to thank each and every one for their calls, cards, visits, flowers, prayers, and wonderful food during my recovery at home, God bless you. Franklin Hitt 545 Fun Time Employment DRIVER Experienced tractor trailer driver needed. Call between 6 & 8pm, ask for Gus Harris. 540-8256329 590 Want*d Jobs V_I__ STONE MASON Stone, brick mason custom work. 18th century restoration. No job too small. 540-543-2190 Legal Notices TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 779 VIEWTOWN ROAD, F/K/A ROUTE 642, LINDEN STREET, AMISSVILL3, VA 22002 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $103,500.00, with an annual interest rate of 10.50% from ROBERT C BLAKE AND CINDY P BLAKE dated September 14. 1988. recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK in Deed Book 170, Page 717, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front of the Circuit Courthouse Building for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, located FRONT STEPS OF COURTHOUSE, GAY STREET, WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA on December 9, 1998 at 12:00 P M., the property with improvements to wit: Containing 5.9589 acres, more or less, as shown and described on plat of survey and metes and bounds description recorded with a Deed in Deed Book 170, page 711, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia and described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tax Map No. 33-31). TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder s deposit of 10,300 00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: CONV. Trustee’s File No. 98-41869V. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA Substitute Trustees, c/o SHAPIRO & BURSON, 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 431-8881. Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 25, 1998 AND DECEMBER 2, 1998 *228268 Apartment Living rand New Apartments 917.200 919,700 922.190 924,400 $24,590 $29,900 dm tkt niMttr afpmmt One Month Rent . FREE! _ 2 Bedrooms From $465 3 Bedrooms From $545 CULPEPER COMMONS • 2&3 bedroom apartment homes FuUy equipped kitchens • Gas beating and but water • WaUtowatt carpeting • Walk-in closets with linen shelving * /W, clubhouse and fitness center • Private balconles/patios Directions: From Main Street, proceed to a right on James Madison Hwy Left on Belle Ave. to a tight on Spring Meadow Lane. Leasing office is on left. Located across from Wal-Mart 1301 Spring Meadow Lane • Culpeper, VA 22701 KSI Tel (540) 829-8595 Fax (540) 829-8596 Professionally Managed by KS1 Management Corp. /--—:-v 605 Automobile* I - - J BMW 1978 5301- Fair, condition, needs new cooling system. Fun Drive! $1000/ obo, 540-351-6046 BMW 1978 530I Fair condition, needs new cooling system. 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Obituaries Bill Smoot Former resident Bill W. Smoot, 58, of CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant J VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY I COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA, COMPLAINANT CHANCERY #98-54 ames Edward Freeman, and asie Broy Freeman, and ■xMap20A-1, Parcel 27 its 9,11,13, and 15, of the Oden Subdivision npton Magisterial District, appahannock County, Virginia, and Riley Pointer 4121 Stanley Street, SE Washington, DC 20019, and Rocheena Pointer 4121 Stanley Street, SE , Washington, DC 20019, and Dorothy Clanagan 120 South Lee Street Cumberland, MD 21502, and Lucy Reese 932 Glenwood Street Cumberland, MD 21502, and Martha Anna Freeman 221 N. Lee St. Cumberland. MD 21502, and Denise Freeman 393 Jackson Street #208 Warrenton, VA 20186, and Marian Freeman Jett (also known as “Marion") 77620 Cass Place Apt 104 Manassas, VA 20109, and Teresa Freeman Fletcher 7660 Cass Place Apt 102 Manassas, VA 20109. and Glen Allen Freeman 393 Jackson Street #207 Warrenton, VA 20186, and Bernice Freeman MacDaniel (also known as “Bernise") 910 N. Carolina St. Apt 304 Baltimore, MD 21205, and Charles Freeman, and Catherine Freeman, and Jack Freeman, and Nancy Freeman Pointer, and Margaret E. Copeland, and Mary H. Freeman Fleet, and David Fleet, and Martha Freeman; and Kennedy Freeman, and Geest Funeral Home, Inc. 11191 James Monroe Highway Culpeper, Va. 22701; and, Rector and Visitors, University of Virginia Hospital P.O Box 10012 1105 W Main Street Charlottesville, Va 22906; and, Warren Memorial Hospital 1000 Shenandoah Ave Front Royal, VA. 22630; and. The heirs, spouses, descendants, devisees, personal representatives, assigns, guardians, committees, curators, conservators, and Suecessors-in-interest of the above-named persons and entities, and any other person or entity who may have an interest in the real estate listed above through any of the above-named persons or entities, and whose names are unknown, are all made Defendants as “Parties Unknown;" and, The creditors of all named Defendants and of Defendants joined as Parties Unknown. Said creditors, unless specifically named above, are joined as Parties Unknown; and All persons or entities who claim an interest in, or lien upon, the real estate listed above. All such persons or entities, unless specifically name above, are joined as Parties Unknown; All of whom are made Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION This is an action to sell the real estate mentioned above to collect delinquent real estate taxes owned to the County of Rappahannock, Virginia. It appears that James Edward Freeman and his wife, Rosie Broy Freeman, acquired the property which is the subject of this cause, to wit: Tax Map 20A-1, Parcel 27 lots 9,11,13, and 15, of the Oden Subdivision Hampton Magisterial District Rappahannock County, Virginia, by deed from Blondell Jackson Smith and John D. Smith dated 28 August 1962 of record in Deed Book 77 page 446 in the Clerk's Office of this Court; and. It further appears that James Edward Freeman and Rosie Broy Freeman are now deceased, and their interest in the subject property has passed to others, some of whom are unknown; and, It further appears the subject property may be encumbered by liens; Therefore, all persons claiming an interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon said land are required to appear in the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia, P.O. Box 517, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, and protect thek interests on or before 16 December 1998. This order shall be published once a week lor two successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, shall be posted at the front door of the Courthouse for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, and shall be mailed to each Defendant whose post office address is given above. Enter this 16 day of November 1998. Diane Bruce, Clerk I ask for this: Peter H. Luke County Attorney for Rappahannock County. Virginia A COPY TESTE: Diane Bruce. Clerk \ By M Ralph, Dep Clerk 11-1$, 11-25-98 •227235 Nokesville died Nov. 16 at his residence. Mr. Smoot was a resident of Washington, Va. prior to moving to Nokesville. He owned B&M Concrete and Construction for 13 years. An avid race car fan, Mr. Smoot attended many races at Old Dominion Speedway. He Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to count our many blessings. v^ur menas, our rarruiy, our faith and our talents... these are some of the rich blesst ings for which we can be thankful. We hope that you'll have much to be thankful for this sesason. Happy Thanksgiving. TURN ER-ROBERTSHAW Funeral Home 1200 North Shenandoah Avenue Front Royal, Virginia 22630 • 703-635-4186 Bryan E. Flecker, Manager “Your Golden Rule Funeral Home" was a Little League coach in the Nokesville Baseball League. Mr. Smoot is survived by his wife Darlene Smoot of Nokesville; two sons Matt Smoot of Independent Hill and Marc Smoot of Stafford; grandchildren Derek Green, Craig Smoot and Kyle Smoot; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Nov. 20 at Lee Funeral Home in Manassas. Burial was in Stonewall Memory Gardens. Charles Shifflett Amissville resident Charles William Lee Shifflett, 87, of Amissville, formerly of Madison died on Friday, Nov. 20 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. He was predeceased by his wife Gladys M. Shifflett. He is survived by six daughters Mary, Ellen, Shirley and husband Hershell, Shelby and husband Sebert, Hazel and husband Van and Gloria and husband Bob; a son Charles and wife Wanda; 26 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Also surviving are three •brothers Millard Shifflett, Earmon Shifflett and Preston Shifflett and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 23 at Woodward Funeral Home in Louisa. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Helen Kinsey Nurse Mrs. Helen Louise Aylor Kinsey, 84, of Culpeper died on Thursday, Nov. 12. She was born on Aug. 23,1914 in Novum, Va. to the late Malon and Pansy Rosson Aylor. She was predeceased by her husband William E. Kinsey; two brothers Lester Aylor and Charles Aylor and two sisters Gertrude Wallace and Thelrpa Aylor. Mrs. Kinsey retired in 1979 from Fauquier Hospital where she worked as a delivery room nurse. After retirement she continued to work in Fauquier and Culpeper counties doing private duty nursing, She was a member of Alum Spring Baptist Church. Mrs. Kinsey is survived by two sons G. Randolph Kinsey and his wife Paula of Culpeper and William Kinsey and wife Debbie of Gainesville; two daughters, Barbara Kinsey of Culpeper and Catherine Black and husband Joseph of Milford, Del. and three grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers Aylett Aylor of Haywood, Earl Aylor of Boston, Kemper Aylor and Malon Aylor Jr., both of Madison and eight sisters Catherine Mason of Culpeper, Marie Robertson and Evelyn Arnold both of Huntsville, Ala., Ruth Atcherson, Annie Ellis, Diane Bomar, all of Burleson, Texas, Joann Halaby of Harper Heights, Texds and Sue Ellen Clark of Annapolis, Md. Funeral services were held Nov. 15 at Found & Sons Chapel with the Rev. John L. Miller. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. 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Holiday season approaching Thanksgiving is here and so it begins another holiday season! It’s the time of year when cooks go “all out” making meals that are elegant and special. As space permits throughout the next few weeks we will use family favorites. Should you have a recipe to share please feel free to submit it to the Rappahannock News. Following are some recipes that have been used in families for years and are sure to please your holiday guests. Pumpkin-Lemon Cream Pie Bake a pumpkin pie from your favorite recipe or you can dress up a bakery or frozen pie by topping it with the sour cream mixture: Sour Cream Layer: 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Grated peel of one lemon 1/4 cup chopped pecans Bake pumpkin pie and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Blend together sour cream, brown sugar, lemon juice and lemon peel. Spread sour cream mixture evenly over the pie. Bake 10 minutes more. Sprinkle top with chopped nuts. Serve warm or cold. One fourth cup nuts provides enough nuts for a circle of nuts approximately one inch from edge of crust. Purchase more nuts if you want to cover the entire pie with chopped nuts. Enjoy! The Brown Family Woodville Sweet Potato Supreme 4 medium raw sweet potatoes, peel and cut on diagonal 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple Arrange 1/2 of slices in baking dish. Cover with pineapple. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup heavy cream over all. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly brown. Arlene Frye Sperryville Sweet Potato Souffle 3 cups canned, mashed sweet potatoes Recipe Corner By Barbara Wayland 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup milk Topping: 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, butter and milk. For topping combine brown sugar, butter, flour, pecans and add to sweet potato mixture. Bake until brown. Pat Giles Washington Pineapple Casserole 20 ounce can of pineapple chunks 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 stick of butter, melted 2 eggs 2 tablespoons flour 5 pieces of white bread In a small bowl, mix together sugar, eggs and flour. Stir in drained pineapple chunks. Pour this mixture into a small casserole dish. Next, cup up five pieces of white bread in one inch cubes. Cut off edges. Lay bread on top of pineapple mixture. Pour melted butter over the bread. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Jennifer Leake-Deal Sperryville Salmon Party Log 1 pound can salmon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon horseradish 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke 3 tablespoons parsley 8 ounces cream cheese 2 teaspoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pecans Drain and flake the salmon, removing skin. Combine salmon and other ingredients, except nuts and parsley. Mix thoroughly. Chill several hours. Combine parsley and chopped nuts. Shape salmon mixture into one or two loaves. Roll in the parsley and nut mixture. Serve with crackers. Debbie Massie Amissville Applesauce Cake 1 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup soft butter or margarine 1 teaspoon each cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon 2 cups flour 1 cup raisins Combine butter and applesauce together; mix in sugar. In separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and mix well. Add raisins and stir well. Pour mixture into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 75 minutes. This recipe can also be used to make muffins, which should be baked only for about 20 minutes. This is a 100 year old recipe handed down to the Hutchesons of Sunset Hills. Sunset Hills Bed and Breakfast Washington Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions « 4 4 4 I I The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Alexander B. Trowbridge and wife to Susan Tuckerman Costello, Trustee, 38.8771 acres, Wakefield District. $589,000. Barbara L. Coffey and others to Michael Shawn Cooke and wife, 4.4267 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Prayer seminar set for Dec. 12 Woodville Baptist Church is hosting a prayer seminar on Saturday, Dec. 12. This six hour prayer seminar is conducted by Dr. J. Gordan Henry. Dr. Henry has conducted over 790 prayer seminars in 43 states, Washington, D.C. and 32 other nations around the world. The event begins with a coffee, juice and doughnut time from 8:30 until 9:15 a.m. The seminar begins at 9:30 a.m. and lasts until 4:30 p.m. There is a one hour break for lunch which will be provided by the hosting church. The church will also provide a nursery for young children. Please register early so the church can prepare the food and nursery space is limited. There is no fee to attend the seminar. It is requested that you give $5 for the workbook if you are able, a love offering will be collected for Dr. Henry’s expenses. “Woodville Baptist would love to fill the church with people who want to serve the Lord in effective prayer,” said a spokesperson. Call Alpheus or Eva Atkins at 987-8066 to register or more additional information. EVERYONE CAN SHOP THE CO OP! ✓-C UVC Christmas Trees * Shop The Warrenton Co-op For Unique (lift Items: • Virginia made products & baskets • Buck knives • Loanin' Tree Christmas cards • Quality riding gloves • Ureyer horses & accessories • Bird feeders • Jewelry • Redwing boots & accessories • And more Balled & Burlapped Serbian Spruce - 5'-6' White Pine - 5'-6' Norway Spruce - 5’-6'; 6'-7' WAKKCVIOX FARMER'S CO-OP 143 Washington Street (just 1 block off Rr. 29S) Store Hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat., 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 347-7100 > ■ i nr of I 'A Nin o i unt il V Association Christmas Trees ‘Evergreen, Etc. 285 •RgckjMitts %d. 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Nielsen to Allen Lee Levick and wife, 25 acres, Wakefield District. $125,000. Filomena R. Horlick to David M. Kennedy and wife, 8.9 acres, Hawthorne District. $65,000. Ruth Dennis Beddingfield to Guthrie Beddingfield, Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 Internet Address: hup llu uM jcffcrstm-land.cam ^^_Farms^Land • Residential • Ctnrmurnal Q Madison County Million Dollar Views!! BanoyCriglereville area. 3 BR, 3 BA Ranch huilr in 1995 with full hasement, 2 car garage, FP & MOUNTAIN VIEWS!! On 3.4+/- acs. $235,000. Call Lisa. “White Oak Hill” 2 story, pre-Civil War home on 3+/- acs., in Banco. 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 2 chimneys, 6 FPs & hean pine floors. Renovated inside & out approx. 8 yrs. ago. REDUCED to $169,900. (ill Carl. “Woodlands” .Country G>ntemp<irary home on 37+/- acs. in Haywood area. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, FP & over 2,000 sq.ft. Gorgeous mountain views, springs & abundant wildlife!! $256,000. Call Bill. Gmvenicntly Located!! Well maintained brick Rambler near U.S. 29 with 3 BRs, 2 BAs, abovegmund p>xil, carport, deck Sc more!! On .71 +/- acre. $117,500. Call Girl. Rappahannock County Covington River Frontage - 9+/- wooded acs. w/stream & road frontage. REDUCED to $39,900. Call Lisa. 10.865 acres. Deed of gift. Danny Ray Baldwin to Anthony R. Baldwin and wife] .5288 acres, Piedmont District. $42,000. T.C. Lea Jr. and others Trustees to Paul F. Wiley, 55.51 acres, Hampton District* $150,000. ; Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office MAIN STREET, Sperryville, 2 bedroom home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat. $65,000 WEST OF SPERRYVILLE, on Rt. 211, Chalet type 2 story commercial building. Five 12x16 cabins, 1.27 acres. $95,000 WATER STREET, Sperryville, lots of space in this 5 bedroom stone home, 2.5 baths, living room with fireplace, dining room, large lot, outbuilding. $118,000 Happy Thanksgiving! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 t=I 987-8146 Oiappy ‘Ihanfeyivityj from all of us at Eileen M. Day, Realtors The Clopton House Box 126 Washington, Virginia 22747 675-3033 ^ The Country Property People re DON'T MISS OPPORTUNITY AGAIN!!! Right after the ad two weeks ago we have a contract on the 1,800 sq. ft. Rambler and the . purchaser is getting a real buy! We have many parcels of land available, some listed, some not. Most have views, water, woods and meadows. All are priced right! Don't miss out - if we don't have what you need, we can find and help you buy, ftPt sell vou the right piece. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 tistmas at m !kr% We have a> y n Christmas ORNAMENTS to die for V jj ‘ Bed, Bath and Table LINENS ? fj-Wh gljgSs i 1 Linen* for BABY-TO-BE S i ; a* weD u rattiei, frame* and gift* f' f > / ■> Party INVITATIONS and of coune V- CHRSTMAS CARDS f* SOFAS, CHAIRS and BEDS from Hickory Chair Abo THROWS and NIGHTGOWNS to wrap up in 'V: Create your shopping list with these wonderful gift ideas 135 N Braddock SI • Wmcheslei VA • 540 66? ?19S • Mon Sal 10 am 5 30 pm • Sun 1?S pm

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A Unique Christmas Gift Idea wAt Chestnut Forks Athletic Club we recognize that at some point in time all of us have the urge to exercise. We also recognize that in many of us that urge may disappear rather quickly. In an effort to accommodate all k "urges to exercise" we offer one-month, ^.three-month and one-year fitness programs. Each program includes three one-hour personal training sessions and a body composition analysis. Our _ weight training facility is fully equipped W with Nautilus, CamStar, Sprint, free h weights and a complete line of cardiof vascular equipment lifelines cross-training and conditioning classes are included in ’•■■xzwwv a|| Qur progj-gj^g y y0U know someone who occasionally gets the urge to excercise, why not consider a Christmas gift to satisfy the urge?” CHESTNUT . FO-R-K-S ATHLETIC CLUB - Chip Maloney Gut Ckktificatfs for' Fiim ss iV Tkwis Chestnut Forks Athletic Club 6379 Airlie Road* Warrenton, VA • (540)347-0823 THE BLACK HORSE INN c. 1850 Inn in the heart of Wine and Horse Country. Holiday Gift Certificates Holiday Parties • Weddings • Receptions Corporate Retreats • Canopy Beds • Fireplaces Whirlpool Baths 8393 Meetze Rd. • Warrenton, VA 20187 (540) 349-4020 Only 45 minute* from Waihington, DC and 55 minute* from Dulle* Airport http://www.hhM~khorictnn.coni Tmes-Oemocrat (He photo TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT: Santa makes his first appearance in Warrenton in1997. Main Street offers holiday hoopla By Chuck Backhaus Times-Democrat Staff Writer A hatever your religious affiliation one thing is cernflV tain, many different spiriV tual holidays are just around w the comer. In other words, gift-giving time is fast approaching. Before you’ve finished asking, “How come the Detroit Lions are on TV every Thanksgiving?" and “How about some more mash-potatoes, please?" someone near and dear to you will be tearing into that fancy wrapping paper and releasing your heartfelt devotion for all to see. Thus, time is of the essence. Sure, like millions of other shoppers, you can trudge off to a mega-mall. Unfortunately, malls can be crowded, loud and impersonal. The shopkeepers rarely, if ever, know you by name. And then there is the risk of “mall-itis,” a disorienting condition that can set in when you’re subjected to ear-piercing decibels of holiday music while trapped in the midst of a furious, “hands off, that’s mine," shopping frenzy. So with ringing ears and a foggy disposition, you are left wandering the acres-upon-acree of jam packed parking lot searching for your car. Of course, you can skip the madness of the mall and shop from the safe confines of your home. Computer, television and catalogue shopping does offer an atmosphere of comfortable serenity. “Ah,” ytou say, “That’s the answer. I’ll just put on my favorite Kenny G CD and Leisurely shop from the couch — no pressure, no people.” It’s the latter comment that proves worrisome. The holidays, if nothing else, are about bringing people together. Shopping from home may have its niche but not at holiday time. Religious holidays are supposed to inspire brotherhood, goodwill and the like. They are not about cocooning yourself off and shopping from home. And anyway, this is America which if nothing else is about active commerce. But hey, you better not cry, you better not pout because there is a solution, and it’s not too far from your humble abode. Yes, you can help control the spread of “mall-itis* and also avoid being tagged as a hermit by experiencing the extraordinary spectacle that is the local holiday season. Here’s a tip: Head to Main Street in Warrenton or Marshall for a sane alternative. ... Holiday highlights The Southeast Iburisra Society has anointed Christmas in Warrenton a top-20-event for the month of December — here’s why. The Warrenton holiday season kicks off on with a merchants openhouse on Sunday, Nov. 29. The day features carriage rides, and children can Sat HOOPLA. Page 4

Hoopla From Page 3 enjoy gingerbread decorating at 2nd Street Cafe and a feed the birds workshop at Courthouse Plaza. There is an $8 fee for the gingerbread fun but participants can take their creations home. The bird fun is free. On Friday, Dec. 4 the holiday spirit gets into high gear with Main Street’s Festival of Lights. See elves on parade (area children); ride in a horse drawn wagon; hear the Girl Scout choir; watch the lighting of the town Christmas tree and witness jolly-old Saint Nick’s arrival. Following the parade the John Barton Payne Building turns into a holiday fantasy land for children with the annual Gumdrop Square — a tiny village devoted to elf-sized revelry where Santa will check his list twice, and fill holiday orders. Gumdrop Square has 12, 7-12 foot Christmas trees decorated by local artisans; a model train set courtesy of the Piedmont Railroaders; fantasy theme shops such as a Teddy bear store and an antique doll boutique, and a secret store where little ones can shop with some elf-like assistance from local cheerleaders. Six thousand dollars worth of material and hundreds of unpaid volunteers go into designing the fantasy village that brings in visitors from throughout the state and beyond. “In the last few years we have gotten calls from places as far away as North Carolina who want to know about how to put this thing together,” said Anne-Marie Walsh of the Partnership for Warrenton Foundation. On Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. the Marine Corps Marching Band and the bands from Liberty and Fauquier high schools will lead Santa Claus down Main Street for the annual Christmas Parade. The theme is decorating on Sunday, See HOOPLA, Page 9 SPARKLING: The courthouse at Christmas time. Times-Democrat File Photos WHAT I WANT: An excited youngster reveals his toy list at Gum Drop Square. l» trap MBallet ql Pointe Variations • Jazz • Swing • Modern • Lyrical • Pre Ballet/Tap • Carribean/African Dance • Dance/Acting Improvisation • Dance Company • And More!! Ages 3 through adtilli classes offered. \ Beginning through i advanced levels of classes taught. Session II begins on January 25th Open House on January 16th from 12 to 5 p.m. First Annual Holiday Show at Highland School on December 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets available at the studio for $ 1 or at the door for $2. Give the gift of dance this Holiday Season! r Gift certificates ”available. Located at 310-S Broadview Avenue, Wbrrenton, VA. • (540) 349-9<tnr

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“Daddy, Mommy said she wants a new set of wheels for the holidays. 5he even drew this picture!” Hartman Jewelers 71 Main Street • Warrenton 349-4123 ?5 gt Major Credit Cards Accepted Jewelry architect now creating Our superb goldsmith will design your dream piece of jewelry. Do you prefer white gold or yellow gold? Round diamonds, or marquise cut? Perhaps you have a passion for pearls. We can combine metals and gemstones to create a piece of jewelry that bos “YOU” written all over it. Call for an appointment, or come in anytime. Fun From Page 7 Fauquier County’s Parks and Recreation department sponsors several festive alternatives to shopping, from hikes and stargazing in C.M. Crockett Park to “Drop and Shop” - holiday mini-camps for kids, freeing up parents to shop or take a bubble bath (another fine holiday option). Call 3476896 for more information. Marriott Ranch in Hume offers trail rides daily at noon and 2 pm, except on Mondays and Christmas Day. Reservations are recommended. Call 364-2627. Pray for snow, because the Ranch also offers sleigh rides when nature cooperates. After indulging in several extreme holiday meals, wrap up the holiday season with Warrenton’s First Night festivities on Dec. 31, an alcohol-free celebration of the arts. Call 349-8606 for details. Of course, in the midst of all of the aforementioned merry-making, you might forget to enjoy some of the season’s simplest pleasures: an evening drive through neighborhoods bathing in the glow of twinkling lights, quiet nresiae chats with friends, or ■*/ brisk walks on moonlit nights. ' Either — way, don’t let the - busybod- 17 ies at the £ m a 1 1 M deprive you of a healthy dose of holiday cheer Hoopla From Page 4 Dec. 6 as judges will announce the best gingerbread creation and best decorated window or door. Also, Hardie Newton, a nationally ^ or dog food. Many of these events are ongoing throughout the month of December. Check the holiday calendar for the full schedule. Outside Warrenton Marshall gets into the swing of things with a recognized arranger, will demonstrate the finer points of holiday floral arrangements. On Thursday, _ Dec. 10 there will be a ^ Christmas Candlelight House Tour that Walsh said will include about 7 houses. And on Sunday, Dec. 13, 1-3 p.m. in Gumdrop square, children can receive a free portrait with Santa for bringing in an unopened bag of cat Lhnstmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. The event features floats and bands. The rain date is Dec. 12. On Wed., Dec.. 23, The Plains invites the merry to sing along with the Ferrolitoes caroling group; (540) 253-5959. dimes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA General Manager/Executive Editor: John Toler Assistant General Manager: Barbara Norris Editor: Robin Earl Writers: Kara J. West, Mike Gensler, Chuck Backhaus, Emily Ashby, George Rowand, Dan Lowery, Brian Minter, Deborah Fitts, Craig Murto Advertising Representatives: Kathleen Keller, Pat Gardiner, Pam Symington, Dawn Martin, Cathy Carlton Production: Kim Gross, Cindy Goff, Candy Howland, Art Department Call: (540) 347-4222 . E-mail: ftdeditor@timespapers.com Write: Fauquier Times-Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 20188 Issue Date: November 25, 1998 Cover Illustration: Paul Harrington Cover Design: Kim Gross

Times-Democrat Staff Photo/R B Gassie FASCINATED: A young shopper tries out the wares at g. willikers in Warrenton. Toys that run on brain power By George Rowand Times-Democrat Staff Writer Elna McMann has “always been a kid at heart.” That’s why she opened g. whillikers toys and books in the Oak Spring shopping center in Warrenton, a place where parents can purchase “developmental” toys for their children. “We don’t stock toys that you see advertised on TV,” McMann said. What McMann’s store does offer is a combination of old favorites and cutting edge new toys. The common denominator is that the toys are not mere amusements. “We offer exciting, unique toys that are good for kids,” McMann said. “They encourage kids to think and use that old brain box.” Growing up McMann’s store has been open 11 years and is in its third location. “A lot of people told me that it wouldn’t work here ... that this concept wouldn’t be successful. I felt it could go.” It has gone from 1,500 square feet of space initially to 4,100 today. In addition, g.whillikers now offers a mail order catalog that McMann has sent out to 7,000 patrons. Yet she cannot see herself depending on mail order sales to carry her business. “I don’t want to be a big mail order house,” she said. “I like to know our customers personally.” An Internet page might be in her future, but if it is, it will be a place where kids can do something, not simply show what’s for sale in the store. Something different g. whillikers has always carried school supplies for teachers, and in her larger store, there is even more for educators. “We carved out a teacher’s section when we moved to this spot,” McMann said, “and teachers have always shopped with us. There is a strong home-schooling movement out here, and a lot of them come in and shop with us.” Some might think a small-town toy store would be in deep water in the face of competition from the megasized toy stores. McMann doesn’t see it that way. “First of all, we carry a different product, and second, we can offer services that they can’t. We have a very knowledgeable staff. A person can come in here and we can say, This is good for a 5-year-old child.’ “ Have fun “Basically we try to have a heck of a lot of fun,” McMann said. So her store is packed with balloon animals kits; pedal go and fun wheels; books and trains; costumes and games; and science kits, robotics kits, electricity kits and curiosity kits. “Nothing is more exciting to me than to see kids who come in here,” McMann said. “We like it when people just come in and play.” The “educational” and “developmental” toys in g. whillikers are designed to hold childrens’ interest long after Christmas afternoon passes. “There’s nothing wrong with other toys, but our toys run on imagination, not batteries,” McMann concluded. .Choose ffend Cut Your ^Christmas Tree $19K ^ Wreaths & Crafts & Roping Starting Nov. 27th Stonehearth free Farm Leon, VA ! Hoi Drinks Fri.-Sun. :Cok3rtng Booksi CancV'CancV Canes tor CNttwi 7 2 miles South of Culpeper on U S. 29 West 631 at Prince Michel Winery. 1/2 mi. to farm. Handmade Cheesecake Ljruffl ® eleg gifts & en Karla s Great Cheesecakes WARRENTON Sarah Belles 110 Main St 540-549-4549 Open 7 days Available at FAIRFAX Applewood s 10324 Mam St 703-359 7120 FREDERICKSBURG Karlas Outlet Call tor Holiday Hours 540-371-3754 \ . I (* 7 / ilifil in Immiiui tiisnhilii " s <*/<»/ cnnrtioruil ill'*! a ■ ’i an i . I\ I'J Holiday Special $999 Quality Software Advanced Computer System QSS Pentium 233 MMX Computer System 3 IUM 233 MMX Processor 512 KB Pipelined Burst Cache Heat Sink and Ball Bearing Fan Desk Top or Mini Tower Case 32 MB RAM 1 44 MB TEAC Floppy Drive Enhanced Controller 4.3 GB Wtestern Digital Hard Drive 2 Serial Ports (16550 UARTs) 2 USB Ports 1 Parallel Port (EPP/ECP) 4 MB S3 Virge PCI Video Card 15" SVGA, .28 mm dp Nl, Monitor 56 KB Internal FAX/Modem 36X CD-ROM Drive 16-Bit Sound Card Dual Amplified Speakers 104 Key Keytronic Keyboard MS PS/2 Mouse, w/Pad Windows 96 or Windows 98 uality oft ware ystems Two-year Parts and Labor Warranty included. Computers custom built to your specifications. 347-9057 Email: qssObiacfchawke.net

Hot stuff for kids this holiday By Brian Minter Times-Democrat Staff Writer Tl he holiday season is upon us, and with the leftover Thanksgiving turkey still warm, hordes of Christmas shoppers will descend on the stores, searching for that perfect sweater or tie rack or decorative cutlery set. And of course, toys. Toys define Christmas gift-giving, if only because everyone has to give so many of them to the children in their lives. And each year there is a new batch of weird and inexplicable things that parents and other confused grown-ups are forced to seek out in the spirit of holiday cheer . This year will be no exception. •Real Talking Bubba This is a cheerful redneck bear who wears overalls and makes a variety of off-the-cuff remarks, such as “I hate it when you grab my mouth,” when you grab his mouth. He retails for around $40. _ •Teletubbies These folks are imports from England, where they are hugely popular. There are four of them, and they appeal mostly to younger kids. They are easily identifiable by the See TOYS, Page 27 Guhd says: stuff it! se T JL c By Jon Echtenkamp ; Times-Democrat Staff Writer oys that blink and toys that beep, toys that talk and toys that walk, toys that wet themselves, sleep and creep, intergalaxian raider Snuffles, Cuddles, Jabba the Monkey, Snocap, Tbffee and Schatzi. Next, you proceed to the “Sound Station,” where you choose one of a dozen different sounds. Your sound will go inside the animal and will be activated by a tender squeeze. JUSI ^ toys, mom ana aaa squawk. In all this mishmash, isn’t it comforting to know that you can ^ still find a good old toy that can t satisfy a child’s desire to cuddle? fThe teddy bear factory is the new Gund store at the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Leesburg. Of course, you can walk in and buy a teddy that’s already ready to go, but what’s the fun of that? The bright, colorful store is stuffed with fluffy toys everywhere you look, but the Gund experience starts at the “Character Selection” station along one wall. There, kids and g kids at heart are invited to select among 14 different anit lhen you write a personal message on a little red heart that will go inside the animal too. At the “Muscle Machine” you grab a bag of stuffing and sit down at one of the brightly colored tables to give your character some plump. Sk Friendly, red-aproned staff members are at the ready to help you out and complete jJT K the job by stitching up the V § animal and by tying a ribbon of your choice around k its neck. k The last step is to go to K one of the bright orange computer stations to fill out your personalized details M on a Certificate of Authenticity, a sort of f Jr teddy bear birth certificate. r mal characters who he torlomly I unstuffed, but with hope in their button eyes that some child might single them out for lifelong friendship. In the Gund tradition, the characters have names like k. — Prices are 30-50 percent off Gund’s typical range, with teddy bear factory pricing starting at about $14 that includes all of the above. Clothing is available at an extra charge. AT YOUR HOUSE OR OURS! Catering by From intimate gatherings to magnificent events. Full service catering and event planning. Virginia Hunt Country and Orange County Hunt 1 5^0 cacti Laminated $20°° cacH Available at Jfflujuler&mes'Democtat 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, VA

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Cut-uour own Ghristmas A fresh idea, a new tradition By Deborah Fitts Times-Democrat Staff Writer You wouldn’t buy a wilting lettuce, would you? Thats the simple premise that Fauquier’s pick-your-own Christmas tree growers hope their prospective customers realize this time of year: You just can’t beat freshness. The thousands of families who flock to local farms in the weeks before Christmas are believers already. They know their fresh-cut tree will keep its needles far longer than one propped up under a string of lights in a roadside stand. Chances are that one was cut weeks ago and has been in cold storage. It will begin shedding around New Year’s, while your fresh-cut one will keep its needles well into January. For the pick-your-own enthusiast, Fauquier County publishes an annual listing and map to get you where you want to go — and enable you to choose from among a variety of extras, such as the farms that offer hayrides, wreaths, crafts, jams! dried flowers, hot cider and more. For local Christmas tree farmers, everything’s been growing but the price. Prices have held stable for several years averaging $25 for a choose-and-cut tree. That doesn’t mean all trees are $25. Some firs will bring $40 to $60, while the more common white and Scotch pines are at the lower end of the scale. Jim Clarke, president of the Loudoun Valley Christmas Tree Growers Association, says the number of farmers growing trees, and the number of trees sold, has risen steadily every year statewide. Christmas tree farming is especially popular here, with the county s strong farming heritage, and landowners looking for alternative crops to replace the fading demand for traditional beef and grains. Here’s where to find your perfect Christmas tree: COLLINE FARM Marshall Doeller Route 743, Orlean (540) 341-7342 OPEN: 9-5 Saturday, Noon-5 Sunday. Open weekend after Thanksgiving. VARIETIES: White pine 5-15 ft., Scotch pine 510 ft. and Norway spruce 6-8 ft. — choose and ( cut or balled and burlapped. Evergreen wreaths of all sizes. SPECIAL SERVICES: Christmas shop features unique ornaments and local crafts. Free hayrides. Open only on weekends. DIRECTIONS: From Warrenton, take Route 211 west approximately five miles to a right turn at Route 688. Go approximately five miles to a left on Route 743. Take first right into “Colline.” JB’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Judy and Ronnie Ball 11192 Rogues Road, Midland (540) 788-4035 OPEN: 11-dark, weekends from Thanksgiving to Christmas Also open Friday after Thanksgiving. VARIETIES: Choose-and-cut white pine and Scotch pineswreaths SPECIAL SERVICES: Hand saws and tree netting provided DIRECTIONS: From intersection of Routes 17 and 28 at Bealeton, go north on Route 28 approximately 3 miles; turn right on Midland Road (Route 610); cross railroad tracks and turn right on Rogues Road (Route 602), oneand-one-half mile to farm on the right. See

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Trees From Page 20 MIDDLEBURG CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Frans J. Kok, Middleburg (540) 554-8625, 554-2451 (fax) e-mail: mburgxmas@aol.com Open: Weekends from 11/28 to 12/20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Varieties: White & Scotch pine, Norway spruce, Douglas fir Special services: Refreshments, baling, saws Directions from Leesburg: Route 7W through Purcellville; L onto Route 690 (Silcott Springs Rd.); 5 mi., straight through stop sign and continue on Route 611 (St. Louis Rd.); 1.4 mi.; R onto Route 630 (Unison Rd.j; 1-1/2 mi.; R on Christmas Tree Lane Prices: White pine $25; Scotch pine $28; Norway spruce & Douglas fir $40; add $5 for trees more than 10 ft. tall. CREEKVIEW Ken & Jinny Englund, Aldie (703) 327-4765 Open: Daily from 11/27 to 12/21; Friday, 11/27 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekends 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; weekdays 1-5 p.m. Varieties: White, red & Scotch pine; Norway & blue spruce Special Services: Wreaths, bow saws, free baling; hot chocolate, cider. Directions from Leesburg: Route 15S, 2 mi. S of Route 50; L onto Route 600 (New Rd.); 0.5 mi. to driveway on L. THOMPSON’S TREE FARM Ashby & Susan Thompson, Aldie (703) 327-4296 Open: 11/28 to 12/20. Weekends 9 a.m.-dark, weekdays by appointment Varieties: White & Scotch pine, Norway spruce Special Services: Bow saws & twine provided; free tree baling; assistance with cutting & loading; wreaths available; pets welcome. Directions from Gilberts Corner (Routes 50 & 15): Route 15S, 1 mi., L onto Route 705 (Braddock Rd.), 2.2 mi. on L. Prices: All trees $25 LOWELANDS FARM Karen & Richard Lowe, Middleburg (703) 777-7746 or (540) 687-6923 Open: Weekends 11/27 to 12/20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekdays by appointment Varieties: White & Scotch pine to 10 ft., Norway & Colorado blue spruce to 7 ft. Special Services: Hand saws provided. Free hayrides, tree baling, twine, .loading assistance, greenery; hot mulled past Route 790; field is on left, follow signs. GOODSON FARM Don & Charlotte Goodson, Round Hill (540) 554-8848 Open: Weekends from 11/28 to 12/24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays by appointment. Varieties: White & Scotch pine; sizes up to 15 ft. Special services: Wreaths, saws, baling Directions from Leesburg: Route 7W past Round Hill; 1 mi. W of Hill High Orchard; L onto Route 831 (Yellow Schoolhouse Rd.); 0.7 mi. to farm on L. Prices: All trees $25 HIDDEN BROOK FARM Woody Choha, Purcellville (540) 338-3540 Open: 11/27 to 12/24 Varieties: Scotch pine 6 to 10 ft. and white pine. Special Services: Saws, twine, loading assistance Directions from Leesburg: Route 7W to Purcellville Exit; L at stop sign onto Route 287; R onto Route 7 Bus.; L onto Route 690S; L onto Route 734; fourth building on R. Prices: Competitive cider & gourmet food tastings. Christmas Shop has fresh wreaths, pine roping, handmade ornaments, beeswax candles, bird feeders & birdhouses & Lowelands Farm Fine Foods. Enjoy petting pygmy goats, ponies & horses, and Scottish Highland cows. Indoor restroom Directions from Leesburg: Route 15S; R onto Route 50W; R onto Route 734 (Snickersville Turnpike); 5 mi.; R onto Route 733 (Lime Kiln Rd.); 1 mi.; L onto Route 763 (Steptoe Hill Rd.); .5 mi. to entrance on R. Prices: Pine $15-25; Norway spruce & Colorado blue spruce slightly higher. WHITE OAK FARM Nancy Stettinius, Middleburg (540) 687-6121 Open: 11/28 to 12/20, weekends, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., both fields; MondayFriday, 1-4:30 p.m., No. 4 field only. Varieties: Scotch & white pine, Norway & Colorado blue spruce, white spruce. Balled & burlapped live trees Special Services: Bow saws provided, free baling & hot cider Directions from Leesburg: Route 15S to Route 50W, 3 mi. W of Middleburg; R onto Route 611; 1.7 mi., L onto Route 790; 3/4 mi. to No. 3 field on R; follow signs. To No. 4 field: straight on Route 611 Canons 5 The World's Smallest 3x Zoom Camera In An Elegant Stainless Steel Body Includes Canon USA, Inc. 1 year limited warranty/registration card. STEELE BINOCULAR Ultra compact, high quality 7x and 5x roof-prism binoculars. elegant corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy exterior. Includes Canon USA, Inc. 25 year limited warranty/registration card. n McCLANAHAN CAMERA 306 Lee Highway, Vtarrenton, VA (540)347-2533 _OPSN MON.-FKI. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • SAT. 9a.rn.-Sp.rn. " ' —~~~~———— Featuring for the Holidays... Exclusively by [*L QHC Introducing Phoebe the Perfume Maker Nativity Star

DISCOVER THE HOLIDAYS IN Twas the month before Christmas and all through the Town, events have been planned and holiday cheer will abound. Old Town is aglow with festive decorations and each storefront is brightened by playful creations. Lights and wreaths have been hung with care, leading the way to Gum Drop Square. Warrenton businesses will participate by offering concerts, demonstrations and staying open late. Come join us for a Holiday treat with craft shows, open houses and Nutcracker Suite. A Town Worth Celebrating... Experience the wonderment, warmth and gracious hospitality of the holiday season as you celebrate with townspeople throughout Warrenton. Exhilarate in the festivities and charm of Historic Old Town. Then journey to Oak Springs Plaza where the sidewalks are alive with fun and merriment. Shop, browse, and savor the day as you continue your journey through Town... to the Warrenton Center for a pleasantly diversified combination of services, shops, restaurants. Now, on to Warrenton Village, Rankin’s Waterloo Center, Towne Center, and all the places on the way (don’t leave any out!) where the doors are open to welcome you and the shops are filled with good friends and good humor. You will discover on this journey through Town, a variety of places to shop and dine, and family run businesses with folks who take time to chat, listen and smile. Enjoy the holiday season in a Town worth celebrating.. .Warrenton, Virginia. Christmas as it was... ...and continues to be in Historic Old Town Warrenton Beginning on Friday evening, Dec. 4 with the magical festival of lights and arrival of Santa by horse drawn carriage, to the timeless window displays and street decorations. Christmas in Historic Old Town is a childhood fantasy. Community caroling, charming shops, inviting restaurants, and a calendar of holiday events add to the riches enjoyed when you visit with us in Old Town Warrenton. (The many shops in Historic Old Town will be open Friday evenings and on Sundays during December.) .D%g* ,* sssvfvj?.■aspfis*’ *»» ‘ <^T,y p«p zvhop ^X r r * 8 ’ orSaturda J" <>nng the tots " bro°>^. ’^^ztsBpz-szzrBui'di’V. »25r -Map K S:,a.aU"" TheLt'he isSSS^sas^ Building W?t9nas s*op - A^°Ctation. The In V' 10 Courthouse L ke Joh» Bart atl°n use Square.) barton pay !> New Year's Eve - First Night ' Warrenton ^ Enjoy an alcohol free family celebration to welcome the New Year. Old Town Warrenton S will open its doors on Thursday, December 31 “ from 7 p.m. until midnight for a variety of high quality performances for the whole family, including; classical music, puppet shows, theater, folk music, story telling, rock and roll, jazz ana mucn more, ine entertainment, arranged by the Bluemont Concert Series, will be presented inside the lobbies and larger rooms of downtown churches, banks and public buildings - all within easy walking distance of one another. The celebration will end with a candlelight gathering at the Old Courthouse steps to sing in the New Year. I Admission for the event is $7.00 per person, $1.00 for children under 12. Advance tickets are available for $5.00 per person, $1.00 for children, (703)777-6306.

A Warrenton Christmas 1 Hobby Demonstrations, TSG Hobbies, 251 W. Lee Hwy, Suite 691 (Warrenton Center) 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., Refreshments November 01 Champagne for the Holidays, The Grapevine Gourmet Shop, 389 W. Shirley ' Ave. (Waterloo Station), Noon • 5 p.m., Cookies & Champagne Tasting Wine & food Tasting, The Town Duck, 15 Main Street, Noon - 4 p.m. Ghost Tour, OldTown, Reservations: (540) 349-1199. Tickets. S4 adults and $2 children Hobby Demonstrations, TSG Hobbies, 251 W. lee Hwy, Suite 691 (Warrenton Center), 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., Refreshments P‘7 Anniversary Celebration, Greenbriar Gallery. 88 Main Street Ghost Tour, OldTown, Reservations: (540) 349-1199; Ticket'84 adults and $2 children OQ Wine & food Tasting, The Town Duck, 15 Main Street. Noon - 1 p.m. Ghost Tour, Old Town, Reservations: (540) 3491199. Tickets: 84 adultsand $2 children Sugarplum Fairy Festival, Warrenton Decor. 251 W lei Hwy, Suite 681 (Warrenton Center), 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Visitors t ea ive surprise gifts left by the sugarplum Wry, including one $50 gift certificate 2 Gift Item 10% Off Sale (Excluding Bears & Fresh Flowers), Designs By Teresa, 7 Main Street, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 3 2nd Anniversary Open House, Ryantiques Estate J ewelry, 26 Main Street, 5 - 7 p.m. 4 Ghost Tour, Old Town, Reservations: (540) 349-1199, Tickets: $4 adults and $2 children Open House, Greenbrier Gallery, 88 Main Street Holiday Open House, Antiques & Accents, 81B Main Street, 6 - 9 p.m. Open House/10% Off Sale, Christian Science Reading Room, 48 Main Street, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Holiday Gift Wrapping (Benefit for Fauquier Free Clinic), Southern Financial Bank, 37 E Main Street, 5 - 8 p.m. Gift Item 20 % Off Sale, (Excluding Orvis), Rhodes Gift Shop, 77 Main Street 5 - 9 p.m. Book Signing: James Haile, Jamestown Narratives, New leaf Bookstore, 43 Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m. Chianti & Spaghetti Dinner The Depot Restaurant 65 S. Third St. Every Friday C Ghost Tour, SEE DEC. 4 3 Wine & Food Tasting, SEE DEC. 4 Oak Springs Day, Oak Springs Shopping Center (41W. Lee Hwy), Activities throughout the center all day; Picture; w/ Santa, face painting, door prizes, gift certificate give-away, raffles, etc. Warrenton Christmas Parade, Main Street Warrenton, 10 a.m. Santa Pictures w/Pets, sponsored by Fauquier' >PCA, Warrenton Booth Feeds (25 Broadview Ave.) $10 per photo includes negative, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Festive Napkin Folding, Warrenton Decor, 251W. Lee Hwy, Suite 681 (Warrenton Center), 1 JO p.m., 10% off all table linens, Purchases benefit American Cancer Society A Magical Christmas. Chadwick Realty 205A Keith Street, 9 a.m. • 2 p.m., Visit w/Dasherthe Reindeer & register to win an Extraordinary Gingerbr 0 Christmas Open House, Waterloo Station Shopping Center, Waterloo Street, Noon - 5 p.m., Refreshments, Door Prizes, Discounts, Visit by Santa. Christmas Open House, Fox Den Antiques 365 W. Shirley Ave., Noon - 5 p.m. Floral .Arranging Demonstration, Designer & Author Har'die Newton, Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel Street, 2 - 4 p.m., Reservations required: (540) 349-8606. Second Annual Fauquier Family Shelter Christmas Gala Dinner/ Auction, Information: 341-0900 1 v Kid’s Day w/Mother Christinas, Amish Windmill, 36B Main Street, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Teddy Bear Sale (10% OfO, Tina’s Bear Loft, 7 Main Street, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Gift Item 10% Off Sale (Excluding Bears & Fresh Flown?), Designs By Teresa, 7 Main Street 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Brunch with Santa, Legends Restau rant, 67 W. Lee Street, 11 a.m.-1 p m, Photos tc/Santa 20 7 1 A Nutcracker Ballet, Fauquier *** High School, 7:30 p.m., Advance Sales Tickets: $12 Adult, $8 Children & $25 Reserve Seats, Advance Sales Locations: New Leaf Bookstore, G. Willikers, The Fauquier Bank. At-Door Sales: $15 Adult, $10 Children & $25 Reserve Seats. Holiday Famfly Story Time, Fauquier County Public Library. II Winchester Street, 7 p m. 21 28 O Hobby Demonstrations, TSG Hobbies, 251 W. Lee Hwy, Suite 691 (Warrenton Center) 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., Refreshments 15 Stag Night. Decked Out, 26 ■ w Main Street, 6 - 8 p.m. Hobby Demonstrations, TSG Hobbies, 251W. Ijee Hwy, Suite 691 (Warrenton Center), 8 • 7 p.m. Refreskmeati Christmas Stories, Fauquier County Public Library, 11 Winchester Street, Preschoolers -10 30 a.m„ School -age children - 4:30 p.m. 22 Hobby Demonstrations, TSG Hobbies, 251W. Lee Hwy, Suite 601 (Warrenton Center), 6 • 7 p.m. Refreshments 29 Q Teddy Bear Sale (10% Off). Tina’s Bear Loft, 7 Main Street, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 23 Quilt Drawing, Amish Windmill 36B Main Street, 12:30 p.m., Free ticket w/each $100 purchase Men'nNgit, Back In The Woods, 37 Main Street, Open until 8 pan. 30 1 A Francis Fauquier Christmas 1 w House Tour, Tea Servedat St James Episcopal Church, Noon - 6 p.m., Questions; 34i G689,Tickets: $12 advance and$l5day of event, Advance Ticket Sales Locations. Southern Financial Bank, Stable Poor. New Leal Bookstore, G, Wiffikers, Middleburg Millwork#.' Stag Night w/Santa’8 Helpers, Creenbnur Gallery, 88 Main Street Warren mi Chorale Christinas Concert,A United Methodist Chtuth. 8 pjmTTidtets: $6 may be purchased from New Leaf Bookstore & Almond Tree Christian Bookstore after Nov. 25 Open House, Hill, Barth and King, 5 Rock Pointe Lane 5 • 7 p.m. Only 8 shopping days left’ 24 O - Fin* Trenton, Old Town jl Warrcnimi.. p.m.-Midmuhi 1 1 Ghost Tour, SEE DEC. 4 Open House & Mistletoe Madness, Greenbrier Gallery, 88 Main Street Hotidqy Open House, Antiques & Accent: 81B Main Street, 6 • 9 p.m. Open House/10% Off Sale, Christian Science Reading Room. 48 Main Street, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Local Evening Shopping Spree, The Fiftt Street Gallery & The Warrenton Frame Shop, 19 North 5th St 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Holiday Gift Wrapping (Benefit fcr Fauquier Free Gink), Southern Financial Bank, 37 E Main Street 5 - 8 p.m. Warrenton Chorale Christinas Concert Warrenton United Methodist Church. 8 p.m., Tickets; $6 may be purchased from New Leaf Bookstore & AlmondTree Christian Bookstore after Nov. 25 Book Signing: Local Authors Night New Leaf Bookstore, 43 Main Street 7 - 9 p.m. «i o Ghost Tour, SEE DEC. 4 1 ° Open House, Greenbrier Gallery, 88 Main Street Holiday Open House, Antiques & Accents, 81B Main Street, 6 - 9 p.m. 1 O Ghost Tour, Old Town, Reserva1 *■ tions: (540) 349-1199, Tickets: $4 adults and $2 children. Warrenton Chorale Christinas Concert, Warrenton United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Tickets: $6 may be purchased bom New Leaf Bookstore & Almond Tree Christian Bookstore alter Nov. 25 Wine & food Tasting, The Town Duck, 15 Main Street, Noon - 4 p.m. “Trim-A-Tree” Family Open House, Fauquier County Public Library, 11 Winchester Street, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Make an ornament to decorate the library's Christmas tree. Christmas Tea Tasting Party, Warrenton Decor, 251W. Lee Hwy., Suite 681 (Warrenton Center), All Day A Q Ghost Tour, Old Town, Reserva1 ** lions: (540) 349-1199, Tickets: $4 adults and $2 children. Wine & Food Tasting, The Town Duck, 15 Main Street, Noon - 4 p.m. Customer Appreciation Day/Open House, F&M Bank-Peoples, 21 Main Street. 9 am - 5 pan. Open House/10% Off Sale, Christian Science Reading Room, 48 Main Street 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Holiday Gift Wrapping (Benefit far Fauquier Free Clinic), Southern Financial Bank, 37 EMain Street 5-8p.m. Book Signing: Ken Garrett & Rudy Abramson, Hallowed Ground, New Leaf Bookstore, 43 Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m. r 25 Merry Christmas ror turner urormatwn on Indwidual Events and Additional Entertainment, Please contact The Visitor Center at (540) 347-4414 AWarrenton Christmas Sunday, November 29 Holiday Party in Old Town/ Merchant's Open House i - 5 p.m. Refreshments, carriage rides. with lisa Webber at 2nd Street C ate {Reservations Suggested) 1-30 p.m. Feed the Birds workshop tor children: make ‘eatable’ items for birds at Courthouse Plaza. Friday, December 4 Festival of Lights 6-30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ringing of church bells, parade of elves, horse-drawn carriage rides, food carls, roasted chestnuts, musical entertainment, refreshments, Girl Scout choir, lighting of Christmas Tree, arrival of Santa Claus. Sunday, December 6 Christmas with all the Trimmings 1 p.m. - 5 pm Refreshments. Free Cider, Judging for best gingerbread creation contest and best decorated window or door. Friday, December 11 & December 18 630 pm. - 9 pm Horse-drawn carnage rides, food carts, and musical entertainment Gum Drop Square The Children's Christmas Shop (The John Barton Payne Building) Dec. 3 Preview Reception to Benefit Gum Drop Square, 5:30 - 8 pm.. Tickets Required: (540) 349-8806 Dec. 4 Grand Opening following children's parade, open until 9 pm Dec. 11 & 18 &30- 9 pm. Saturdays Noon - 2 p.m Sundays 1 - 3 pm. Special tours for groups of eight or more tettk advance notice. Graphics & Printing donated by Piedmont Press & Graphics

Catch a falling star By Craig Murto Times-Democrat Staff Writer n easy-to-use astronomical telescope can unlock the secrets of the night sky. But the wrong telescope can send an interest in astronomy crashing to earth in frustration. “A lot of times people will buy telescopes on price,” said Frank Lyons of Sterling’s Rider Hobby, one of few local retail outlets where quality telescopes can be purchased. “That’s where they get real discouraged,” Lyons said. “They get what they pay for.” Beware of “toy” telescopes that advertise high power. Magnification is not the focus of an astronomical telescope. Rather, it is light-gathering ability that should be consicTered. “The most important thing a person should be looking for is aperture,” Lyons said. The diameter of the opening at the front of the telescope is called the aperture. The larger the aperture, the more light a telescope will gather. The general rule is that a telescope’s magnification should never go beyond 50 times the aperture, measured in inches. A telescope with a three-inch aperture should not be pushed beyond 150 power. The magnification is determined by dividing the telescope’s focal length by the size of the eyepiece. Let’s say a telescope has a focal length of 1,000 millimeters and you use a 25 mm eyepiece. The telescope will have a magnification of 40. A 10 mm eyepiece raises the magnification to 100. “The smaller the eyepiece, the greater the magnification,” Lyons said. “But it also See SCOPE, Page 45 Telescopes in focus There are two basic types of telescopes — refractors and reflectors. I Lenses refract I (bend) the image Mirrors reflect > faint objects r Source: Time-Life Books — The Universe Times Newspapers Graphic WARRENTON VILLAGE GIFT WITH PURCHASE Our very merry grtt to you! A full-size Lip Penal Plus in I your choice of Persian Lilac , or Brownstone, and travelsizes of LUXIVA* Face the I Day Creme-to-Powder Makeup in Creamy Beige and LUXIVA* Lip Revive anti-lining treatment. o Independently owned and operated. nriERLE noRmnn COSMETIC STUDIOS And Nail Salon 159 West Lee Highway Warrenton Village • Warrenton, VA (540) 347-1277 * Yours FREE with the purchase of two or more Merle Norman cosmetic products. Decorative candle and cosmetic accessories not included Offer valid at participating Merte Norman Cosmetic Studios lor November 15 to December 15,1996. Limit one per customer. Lip color choice and gift |_available, while supplies last imiir t inwriiiiiiniiiriiiii» Club Paradise Tanning Salon A •Gift Certificates • Lotions & Moisturizers I W. Lee Hwy. enton, VA <^3 breezeway at Warrenton Village) R-3---* 540-349-0019 * vUUft Adoration’s Florist . . . .347-1509 Aqua Mechanics .... .341-7665 Applebee’s.341-2044 Arby’s .349-2012 Club Paradise .349-0019 CVS Pharmacy.341-4207 Dollar Tree.349-2661 Fashion Bug.347-3335 Friedman’s Jewelers. . . 349-2380 Friendly’s.351-0790 Health South.347-5935 Jerry’s Sdbs & Pizza.349-4900 K-Mart ... . .341-0030 Marshal National Bank .347-2265 Merchant’s Tire.349-8955 Merle Norman.347-1277 Shoe Show .. ..347-9494 SMe Setter’s.347-3603 TCBY Yogurt .349-4803 Top's China .349-2828 Virginia ABC.347-6353 Willie’s Barber Shop.341-7904 Made Possible by Owners of Warrenton Village

The great Beanie caper By Debbie Farmer Ti mes-Democrat Special Writer “A shipment of Beanie Babies arrives tomorrow at 9 a.m.,” my friend whispered over the phone late Saturday night. “Meet me out front in 20 minutes. Don’t forget your check book.” The line went dead and I ran to put on my sweats and tennis shoes before she arrived. It was slightly reminiscent of my college days, but instead of spending the night in line with a bunch of friends to see a Rolling Stones concert I was spending the night with a group of desperate mothers to see the newest delivery of Beanie Babies (small stuffed animals with a retail price of about $5). Somehow between marriage and motherhood Smoochie the Frog had achieved Mick Jagger status. When we arrived several mothers were already in line. It was a like a suburban Woodstock, but instead of tiedyed shirts and Birkenstocks there were sweat outfits and tennis shoes; and instead of hitch-hiking cross country with a knapsack we arrived from our track homes by carpooling in a minivan. But the Times-Democrat Statf Photo/RB Gassie THE PRIZE: Some consider Beanie Babies more than simply toys. They are an investment. and grabbed a lobster as it whizzed past my ear. “What luck!” my friend said. “But my daughter wanted Dottie for her birthday tomorrow.” “Relax. The lobster is hot stuff. It’s worth two hippos and a pelican easy. Then you can trade up for Freckles the Leopard. Combine Freckles and Puglsey and you’ll equal a Dotty.” I stared at my friend and tried to decipher what she had said. I wasn’t even sure she was speaking English. “When’s the next delivery?” I asked the cashier. “The day after tomorrow.” “That’s too late!” I threw myself over the counter. “Do something!” “Don’t worry,” my friend pried my hands off the cashier’s collar. “I’ll help you.” I arrived home several hours later. I was hot, tired, and hungry, but I had Dottie tucked in my purse. “What took so long?” my husband asked. “We were worried. You spent all that time looking for a stuffed animal?” “It took me awhile to find someone who’d trade ” I community spirit was there. “Peace!” A woman standing in line greeted us, waving a tie-dyed stuffed bear. “Peace,” I said, flashing my two fingers. “No,” my friend said, pushing my hand down. “How much do you want?” “Ill trade Peace for two Ringo the Raccoons and a Strut the Rooster,” the woman said. My friend shuffled through her backpack. “The best I can do is Tuffy the Turtle.” The lady shook her head and looked at me. “This is my first time,” I said. “All I have is Snoozy the Husband, but he’s at home with the kids.” She gave me a dirty look and moved down the line. “Try not to let on you’re new,” my friend advised, “or the next thing you know, you’ll be going home with an counterfeit tiger or an overpriced fish.” “I’m just not into this,” I said. “I’m only here because my daughter wants Dottie the Dalmatian. I can’t see getting all caught up in these things.” My friend nodded her head. “I started when my son wanted Chilly. I got him right before the TV company retired him. Now that five-dollar bear can put him through his first year of college.” She smiled. “Before you know it, you’ll be casing toy store aisles and slipping bribes to clerks for delivery tips just like the rest of us.” “No way”, I said. I had better things to do than sitting out in the cold all night in front of a toy store. Shortly before 9 a.m. my friend nudged me. “Get your check book ready,"she said. “When the door opens stay with the crowd and push forward. Try to stick together.” She grabbed my arm. “Remember, don’t look away for a moment.” When the door open I stampeded along with the crowd towards the Beanie Baby rack. By the time I reached the display it looked like a riot. I had never seen a stuffed pig used as a weapon before. I reached out said. “I hung out in the bike aisle until I found a boy who was willing, then it took almost an hour to talk him down to swapping it for a lobster, a prepaid phone card, and a piece of gum I found at the bottom of my purse.” I held Dottie up and my daughter reached out to take it. “For goodness sakes, don’t touch it!” I cried. “This Dalmatian could be your Ivy League college education!” I walked over to the china cabinet and placed Dottie on the top shelf behind the crystal wine glasses. Then I locked the door, put the key in my pocket, and went upstairs to get some sleep. TOYS Prom Page 11 fact that they are brightly colored, have television screens on their stomachs and strange things coming out of the tops of their heads. They have a television show, of course. The Ifeletubbies come in a variety of forms, up to and including the talking versions, which sell for $25. •Spice Girls iney are sun popular, ana come in a Barbie-style doll for around $13. •Blue’s Clues This is a blue dog with a particularly vacant look on his face. However, he is a good sport about things and is very popular. A talking version of him sells for $20. •Elmo Elmo, who caused so much havoc a few years back, is still around. Now, in addition to good old Tickle Me Elmo, there is Tbsa And-Tickje Ms Elmo- and Sing With Me Elmo. These various incarnations or me cute sesame street monster cost about $40. Also in demand are some of his Sesame Street pals like Big Bird and Cookie Monster. •The Rugrats Inspired by a cartoon, the Rugrats are a gang of little kids with gigantic eyeballs and vacant expressions. They are around in a number of forms, from plush toys to dolls to pencil boxes to action figures. The bigger toy stores are already selling out cf some of the more popular toys but Rachel Lewis, toy department manager tor tne warrenton Kmart, said they are on top of things this year. “Sometimes I sell out in the middle of the sale," she said. “This year we’re doing pretty good, we have plenty in stock." The only thing they are out of right now is Furby, a lovable talking creature that you can program to say different things. Furby is definitely one of this year’s hottest items, said Rachel Eleazer of the toy department. “Almost everybody in the store wants to buy one,” she said.

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And for the Civil War enthusiast on your list — or eyen for someone who just dabbles in the war — there are several great shopping opportunities close by. Civil War books are a perfect place to start. Someone once calculated that there has been a book written about the war for every day since it ended. Warrenton’s New Leaf Bookstore and BJ’s Books, (selling used books), and the Book Chase in Middleburg are good places to start. Jason Duberman, owner of Clio’s History Bookshop in Leesburg specializes in historical reading material. “The Civil War appeals to different people for different reasons,” said Duberman. “More Americans were killed in the Civil War than any other war, and it’s so intrinsically our war.” Not to mention the fact that this area is the heart of “Mosby’s Confederacy,” named for the fierce partisan ranger who preyed on federal picket posts and supply lines. Several battles were fought here, and huge armies marched and camped throughout the countryside. uuDerman stocks about 7,0UU titles, covering history from ancient through modem times. Civil War books number 800-1,000, both new and second-hand, but the Civil War represents about half of his sales. “That’s because of where we’re located, of course,” Duberman says. “We’re in the middle of Civil War country.” For an added treat, you can get a book signed by a Civil War author. Duberman is holding his annual Civil War authors’ book signing, with about a dozen authors, Saturday, Dec. 12, from 1-5 p.m. How about a print? Civil War prints by modern-day artists are all the rage. Framecrafl on Main Street and Fifth Street Gallery in Warrenton and the Byrne Gallery in Middleburg all offer prints from the war between the states. Potomac Gallery in Leesburg offers Civil War prints by 10 artists, including Don Troiani, Mort Kunstler and Loudoun’s own Don Stivers, as well as Stivers’ oil paintings and studies. ror tne l^ivu war entnusiast yearning to own a little bit of history, Leesburg book and memorabilia dealer Richard Claar has a number of books signed by important wartime leaders. He has a first-edition, 1862 Richmond imprint about the first year of the war that is signed “John S. Mosby, Col.,” and was apparently in Mosby’s library. He also has several signed books that were once part of the 3,000-volume library of famed Union Gen. Joshua Chamberlain, hero of Gettysburg. Claar, who deals by appointment only at (703) 771-3258, also has Civil War letters and several relics, including pistols, sabers, and a knife that belonged to one of Mosby’s rangers. Claar likes to think that the Civil War remains popular because “so many people are trying to understand” a watershed event in American history. He has watched prices march upward as the fascination has grown in the wake of the Ken Bums Civil War documentary on PBS and movies like “Gettysburg” and “Glory.” In fact, it wasn’t so long ago that a book signed by Chamberlain brought only $50 to $100. Now he sells his signed Chamberlain books for $1,200 to $1,500. Then there’s Civil War relics. Head to Middleburg and visit the Powder Horn Gun Shop, where owner Robert Daly has been providing buyers for 21 years with military items from the preRevolutionary era to World War II. Guess what? Eighty percent of his business is Civil War. In fact, the store’s slogan boasts its location, “in the heart of Mosby’s Confederacy.” Our biggest problem is being able to buy enough stuff,” said Daly. “We don’t have any trouble selling it.” The Powder Horn has authentic Civil War muskets starting at about $1,000, running the gamut to a $5,200 pre-war Harpers Ferry gun that Daly offered recently and was swamped with calls for. He also has cartridge boxes, swords, belts, buckles, canteens, revolvers and other relics of the war. A cavalry saber runs from $350 to $2,000 depending.on condition. “Just about anything Civil War is very collectible,” Daly said. “It’s more popular every day.” He adds, with a rueful chuckle, “I made a mistake about 25 years ago of selling my relic collection for $6,500. If I had it today it would probably sell for $30,000.” Just up the street in Middleburg is David Condon Inc., which has high-end antique arms and armor. Although Condon also covers many eras, fully half his business is Civil War. He has an array of carbines, long arms and swords as well as uniforms, cartridge boxes, canteens and the like. Prices of Civil War items have “tripled” in the last seven years, according to Condon, who serves as firearms appraiser to the Smithsonian Institution. “There’s a lot of demand and the same amount of supply,” he explained. Most popular are Confederate items. Where a Union cavalry saber might sell for $700, a Confederate saber would average $5,000. “Anything Confederate, you’d better start tacking the zeros on,” Condon said. But don't despair. Many items are within the reach of many buyers. A Union belt with buckle might be priced at $250, and a cartridge box at $495. It’s not every day you can hold a piece of history in your hand.

Creative kids make memories By Robin Earl Tiraes-Democrat Staff Writer T, he holiday season has many lessons to teach. Most of us are pretty good at receiving gifts. After the wrappings have been torn off, we smile and say thank you. Heck, that’s easy. Some of us though — particularly the youngest among us— need to be reminded of that other Yuletide pleasure. So much energy is concentrated on “what will I get?” not enough, sometimes, on “what will I give?” Children of all ages benefit when, rather than taking their allowance to the stores, they create homemade gifts for the special people in their lives. It might be messier, and certainly is more trouble, but the children gain a lot when they put a little of themselves into every gift. A few basics will make the process easier. - ncK a project mat can De completed in one afternoon, if possible. You want the kids to look forward to this exciting activity, not dread going back to “finish.” • Plan according to age level. Parents, if you don’t want to end up doing the project yourself, make sure whatever cutting, drawing, painting and decorating needs to be done is appropriate to your child’s age and abilities. • Have all materials at hand. Review the necessary tools and supplies carefully before you sit down to work with your child. While you are looking for the glue, your child will be dragging a toy out of the closet, and you’ve lost them. • Remember, the finished product does not have to be perfect. When you correct and fix their work, the child sees that her efforts are not good enough to give away. It’s not theirs any more. • Play holiday music while you work together. • If the child is old enough to do most of the work himself, stay nearby to answer questions and offer encouragement. Make some cookies as you supervise from a distance. • Have children wrap their own gifts, with lots of ribbons and bows. Times-Democrat Staff Photo/Robin Earl CRAFTY: Jonathan Vanover of Goldvein decorates a tie with star-shaped trinkets he found at the craft store. They can make their own wrapping paper by drawing colored pictures on white tissue paper. • Whenever possible, have children hand deliver their creations. They will be so pleased to hear the squeals of pleasure from the appreciative recipients. A few ideas A trip to a craft store should be enough inspire anyone to come up with a couple of good ideas for holiday giftmaking. — For a gift that always comes out looking festive, buy a few of those small artificial Christmas trees with bendable branches. A few pom pom balls and strands of tinsel later, and the effect is magical. — Take an orange and have your child push the pointy end of whole cloves into the orange’s skin until it is covered. (The cloves are very hard on little fingers, so use a fork to make holes before pushing the cloves in.) Sprinkle cinnamon into a plastic bag, put the clove-covered orange in and shake. Tie lengths of ribbon around the now cinnamon-coated orange, crisscrossing at the bottom and making a bow at the top. Tie a string to the bow. The “ornament” will get smaller and hard as it dries but will retain its wonderful scent. — Here’s a chance for the kids to use glue, their favorite medium. Buy an inexpensive comb and use white glue to attach small sea shells, colored rhinestones or other tiny trinkets. This same idea can be used to decorate a picture frame cut from cardboard and painted with poster paint. — Make paperweights out of pretty stones from the garden. Paint designs with poster paint and “finish” with a clear coating of white glue painted on. . — Glue five or six cinnamon sticks together in a bunch. Decorate with red or gold cord and tie a string to the cord for a sweet-smelling addition to the Christmas tree. — Take an afternoon to collect pine cones. Pick the prettiest ones and tie a string to the top petals, spread peanut butter between the petals and roll the pine cones in bird seed, spread on waxed paper — instant bird feeder. — This idea will work as a present for grownups that the children see often. Neighbors or grandparents that live nearby. Decorate the outside of a soup can with colored paper. Using popsicle sticks as the stems, create “flowers” with colored-paper blooms. Have children write on each stick a job they will perform for the recipient — ie. dust the bottom shelves of all the furniture, vacuum the rug, feed the cat, walk the dog... When the children are visiting, they can pick a flower and complete the job they’ve chosen. It’s a' gift that keeps on giving all year long. Holiday craft shows in the area Date Nov. 28 Nov. 27, 28, 29 Dec. 5 Dec. 3, 4 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 ■* ♦ * Place Lee district Park, Alexandria Vienna Community Center Precious Blood Catholic Church, Culpeper Independent Hill School, Manassas Marshall Sterling Grace Miller Elementary School, Bealeton Douglas Community Center, Leesburg M.M. Pierce Elementary School, Remington Event Holiday Craft Show Handcrafters Guild Christmas Craft Show Craft Show Holiday Arts and Crafts Show Marshall Volunteer Rescue Squad Christmas Bazaar Loudoun County Parks and Recreation Craft Show 8th annual Christmas Craft Show Last Minute Gift Market Breakfast with Santa and Craft Show ¥ |i * » T * 771 ' * * » * .... 0 Contact Dawn Sioffelen, (703) 922-9841 Cele Sinnott, (703) 938-8306 Michelle Brown, (540) 547-9620 (703) 791-4373 (540) 364-1462 Amy Roy (703) 430-9498 439-1913 (703) 771-5913 439-3213

Christmas roots in diversity By Mike Gensler Fauquier Times-Democrat Staff Writer fn France, they called it Noel, a time for families and feasts. Gifts were secondary to the consumption of fine wine. If you were Belgian, your tastes leaned toward ceremonial gin. Nobody drove cars. Everyone had fiin. Christmas, the result of e hybridization of hundreds of European festivals, is an indirect nod to cultural diversity. Likewise, Fauquier County plays host to a diverse array of cultural and religious guests. Christian traditions from Anglican to Wesleyan are well represented, sharing their metaphysical neighborhood with Hinduism, Buddhism and a growing number of nature-centered spiritualists. The approaches to the holiday season are as diverse as the individual celebrants, a fact which comes as no surprise during a holiday anchored in diverse roots and represented by a very unusual mythic figure. Home falls, Santa rises The original Saint Nicholas was an omeiy zealot who, 17 centuries ago, spent many years in prison for defending Christianity, until the Roman general Constantine “saw the light” and made Christianity Rome’s official religion. After his' death, Saint Nicholas became the patron saint of children, as well as sailors, prostitutes, moneylenders and thieves. Time warp to 1822: a scholarly writer named Clement Clarke Moore pens a “foolish trifle” for his family. Despite Moore’s efforts to keep the “trifle” a family secret, an unsigned version of “Twas the night before Christmas ...” showed up later in a New York newspaper. Fourteen years later, Moore took credit for his poem. Then, in 1862, artist Thomas Nast, inventor of both the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey, found himself inspired by Moore’s poem — inspired enough to create a jolly and rotund man dressed in red. Seventy years later, artist Haddon Sundblom made the happy red guy a Coca-Cola spokesman and the rest is history. Thus, as the consumer rampage swells and some bemoan the lost “meaning” of the season, it seems a fortuitous time to see the holidays through different eyes. Wee Sakkha Busa At the Wat Lao Buddhavong (or Buddha Trail) in Catlett, Christmas is neither celebrated nor ignored. “Christmas is good for people,” said Achan Chandaphone Mingsisouphanh, the equivalent of a second-in-command at the Buddhavong. “If you love someone, [it’s] always good to have a way, a time, to represent it" Both Kira Achan Bounmy Kittithammavanno (the high priest, or man in charge, according to the translator) and Achan Chandaphone have no Times-Democrat File Photo ST NICK: The original Santa Claus spent years in jail for defending Christianity. problem accepting Buddhist and mainstream American beliefs, extending an open welcome to any individual from any background. The Buddhavong’s conflicts with American culture are more practical, like adjusting to a different calendar and a society wherein the five-day work week reigns supreme. Phra Achan Bounmy described Buddhism as a tradition followed intimately from generation to generation, wherein people come to Buddhism by choice. “We count on the outsider looking in," said Phra Achan Bounmy. “We don't tell people to come in. We wait for them.” The great cycle It would be a grand disservice to history t«id truth to say “Christmas” without also saying “pagan.” The contemporary Christian winter holiday is the result of a compromise between Christian missionaries with new ideas and European tribes steeped in pagan beliefs. Struggling to bridge a daunting communication barrier, the missionaries often chose to take existing pagan festivals and tack on a Christian connotation rather than fight for an entirely different holiday. The winter festival already celebrated by tribal people around the known world had a new twist: the birth of Christ. A similar metamorphosis attached Mardi Gras to Lent, changing New Orleans forever. The blatant pagan elements of the Christmas festival did not get through history unnoticed. Oliver Cromwell, playing the ultimate 17th-century Grinch, successfully banned Christmas throughout England. American Puritan preacher Increase Mather, father to fun-loving and witch-hating Cotton, characterized Christmas as an exclusively pagan holiday unfit for Christians. Maya White Sparks is all too familiar with the darker history of Christmas. Her Spiral Grove, a “not-forprofit, inter-faith, earth-centered spiritual community celebrating nature holidays,” represents a wide array of beliefs and believers. United by a shared reverence for nature, Spiral Grove’s members are a voice for those traditions either oppressed or eliminated through a series of historical misfortunes: Goddess religions, Wicca, Druidism and Native American beliefs, to name a few. Many of Spiral Grove’s members — from Fauquier and surrounding counties — have family members who celebrate the traditional holidays, said White Sparks. “So our group ends up doing both.” Rather than focus on one particular day, White Sparks said, “Our approach is to connect with the natural forces that are present as we go around the wheel of the year.” This same wheel called rol in Scandinavian, Celtic and Teutonic cultures refers to the changing seasons and is the basis for the word “Yule.” Connecting to the wheel, rol or Yule in winter requires a celebration of the Winter Solstice. “On a natural level, it’s the longest night of the year,” said White Sparks. “So the Winter Solstice is the rebirth of the light, the coming back of the sun as the days begin to lengthen.” Not a silent night The approaches to the holidays are as diverse as the humans responsible for inventing them. Whether it’s a Hindu enjoying the festival of lights in October, a Jewish family celebrating Hanukkah by lighting a menorah, or a Christian setting up a nativity scene in December, one salient fact keeps emerging. Humans will have their holidays. Historically, in the many European variants of the Christmas tradition, parties and merrymaking are common threads. Dances and family visits are # universal themes. The exchange of gifts rarely shows up, indicating less comfortable times. It is a fitting tribute to the power of the holidays, regardless of the manner in which they are celebrated, to conclude by checking in on a traditional Christmas festival known as Bozic. While a communal pig roasts in the center of the village on a spit, people stroll through the streets and greet one another with a traditional phrase: “God’s peace.” Then they kiss one another three times, forgiving all differences and quarrels of the previous year. Bozic is the Dec. 25 festival of Yugoslavia, a Slavic tradition upheld by generations of Serbians and Croatians. Times-Democrat Staff Photofftltha Qenster ACCEPTING OF ALL: Achan Chandaphone Mingsisouphanh and Ptva Achan Bounmy Kitti Thammavanno of the Wat Lao Buddhavong in Catlett.

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Men: only if it’s ] loud or electronic! T By Dan Lowrey Times-Democrat Staff Writer What do men want? • The question puzzles women year round, but probably most of all during the holiday season when the shopping hysteria begins and daughters, wives and girlfriends unite to try and find the perfect gifts for the men in their lives. “What should I get dad?” they ask. Or, “What would my husband like?” When it comes right down to it, men are simple creatures, driven by simple urges. We want something we can use, like a hot stock tip or a nice collection of socket wrenches. If we can use it now, we’re even more ecstatic. Sure we’ll wear that “nice” argyle tie you got us — once — to the Christmas church service. But those silk boxers with the cartoon characters on them, the one’s you thought we’d look “cute” in, won’t make it a foot outside of the bedroom. So ladies, unless you truly understand and appreciate a man’s style, tread carefully with your holiday clothing selections. Let’s just say, there’s a lot to be said for gift certificates. When it comes to buying for guys, you can’t go wrong with music, whether that be Beethoven or the Beastie Boys. Like the remote control, 1 compact disks and stereo equipment, > anything musical will rarely go , unused in a man’s home. j Promising to be a big seller this year are home audio mini-systems. Relatively inexpensive ($200-$300) ] and able to fit on a shelf, they can be precious to the man with limited liv- | ing space. Boxed sets of music by pop- , ular artists are another good idea, j Can’t have too much of a good thing, right? Digital camcorders are the newest ' video temptation, a product no father should be without. They’re evolving rapidly and dropping in price and can be found for less than $500. Display models sell for even less. Computers and software are another good idea for that special man on your list. For less than $ 1,000 you can get a computer with enough power and memory for word processing, personal-finance programs, web-surfing and most games. Or for the busy professional who’s always trying to do two things at once, consider giving him some speech recognition software. For less than $100, the program will allow the user to speak into a microphone and have their words appear in a word-processing document as if he’d typed them. This leaves hands free for other necessary manly tasks like changing cnanneis. Ttmes-Democtal Staff PhohVR B Ga*s*> LADIES, TAKE HEEDi CDS or oassettesof his favorite musfclwiJfAfwatys bo A popular gift itfea f<x men . But if all that work has your man stressed out, perhaps the best gift he could receive is an allover body massage administered by a professional masseuse. A half-hour massage complete with hot oil and soothing new age music can cost less than $50. When he gets home and drops listlessly into his recliner, he’ll thank you for it. So when it comes to buying a gift for your husband, father, brother or son, remember to keep it useful and practical. And if it has horse power, voltage or makes a heck of a lot of noise, chances are hell love it.. Women: only if it sparkles By Kara J. West Times-Democrat Staff Writer Buying a gift for a woman — be she wife, lover, mother, sister or friend — can be a challenge. Unless the women in your life distribute “wish lists” complete with color choices, sizes and store names, you may be dreading the prospect of holiday shopping. Unique Main Street gifts The storefronts on Main Street in Old Town offer many options for the unique gift. A new store, Lou-Bon Rocks and Gems, offers a varied mix of rock and gemstone items including fossils, collector rocks and minerals, jewelry, watches, shells and figurines. “All kinds of people develop an interest in lapidary (the art of cutting, polishing and working with precious stones),” said owner Lorri Brown who called her store eclectic. Polished hematite “worry stones that would fit nicely in a stocking go for a dollar and exquisite decorative geodes, agates and other stones range from $200 to $500. “There’s everything here from supplies for going out to find and collect your own rocks and stones to jewelry for wearing them,” said Brown. Searching Old Town’s many antique stores could turn up the perfectly preserved or restored treasure. Rust, Dust and Must; Antiques & Accents; Courthouse Antiques; Sarah Belle’s and Upper Level Antiques all offer plenty of opportunity for treasure-hunting right on Main Street. Handmade gifts If you’re the handy or artistic type, you may already be working on the perfect gift in your woodshop or studio. If you’re not the handy or artistic type, there are many craft shows and bazaars offering handmade creations of all kinds for holiday buying. (See Page 44.) A listing of more than 2,000 craft shows is available online at artandcraftshow8.net. 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High-tech toys By Emily Ashby Times-Democrat Special Writer Tl he age of technology already has brought us amazing discoveries in space, developments toward cures for diseases and the capability to be in touch with anyone, anywhere, anytime. Could it be possible, then, that this same technological progress could help make your Christmas Day more peaceful, less cluttered, maybe even less dangerous? If yours is a family that flocks to the computer products aisle, the gaming industry may offer just the gifts you are looking for this holiday season. Consider the benefits of the following presents: a simulated football game on the computer screen rather than a new pigskin hurling through your living room; a nearly limitless “virtual” book of children’s activities instead of 96 brand-new crayons lying scattered on the carpet; a tireless font of adventures guaranteed to entertain any thrill-seeker without plastic armor, weapons or toy soldiers. With the Christmas shopping season here, computer game designers have pulled out all the stops, and there are programs to entertain just about anyone on your list. So if you just can’t make it through another holiday of tiptoeing cautiously around the toys, blocks and board game pieces lying hastily forgotten on the floor, a quick jaunt td a nearby computer software store may hold the answers to your prayers. A Fan-tastic choice The anxiously awaited “Madden NFL 99” game hit shelves shortly after the start of the 1998-99 NFL season, and by all accounts it easily surpasses last year’s edition in graphics and animation and in its level of challenge. Sports nuts will be amazed at the detailed accuracy with which the turf, the players’ motions, even the uniforms are depicted in this Electronic Arts Sports production. 3-D graphics bring to life the players’ most subtle movements and the atmosphere and individuality of each NFL stadium. If your sports enthusiast prefers the hardwood to a hard tackle, EA Sports also offers “NBA Live 99.” Again the level of virtual reality in this latest edition soars above that of last year’s installment, and with enhanced facial expressions and movement capability, players bring new personality to the on-screen game. Adventurous investments “Star Wars” fever is still flying high, and LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC keeps the excitement See GAMES, Page 39 Do you know someone who would like a digital satellite system for Christmas? Go see some of my elves at: HOME THEATER SYSTEMS Call Toll Free 1-800-572-4238 or our local line (540) 340-9497 And yes. there is a Santa Claus! Because now. FBBB It's digital. It's satellite TV. It's yours. IT’S FREE! FREE Premium Multi-Room-Ready 32-Bit, Digital Satellite TV Systems g After Rebate (MSRP $249) ■ Requires a 1 year programming services agreement to DISH Network One-Rate Plan (America's Top 100 CD*" plus your choice of TWP Premium Movie Packages, only $48.98/month) Ai'so available at Home Theatre: R .■ s .m,i Stylist ‘(M $£elp you Qet 7^ Tfie HifolidoMA ,—w— ('i istom CUTSsSten GRAND OPENING Sat.,Dec. 5th We welcome our current clients as well as new clients to our opening they'. (Refrethtnents Served) V Connie - Barber Stylist Connie - Specializing in Men's & Childrens cuts. Cathy - Specializing in ladies cuts, perms & color Appointments appreciated. Walk-ins welcome! Holiday Special==. C /y» Shampoo ^ D Oil Cut & Blow dry With coupon • Expires 1/2/99 $ 10 off Perm or Color With coupon • Kxpires 1/2/99 ^ 1 8482 West Main Street, Marshall, VA (540) 364 9234 Hours: Mon. 12-5, Tucs. 9-6, Wed. &Thurs. 9 6:30, Fri. 9 6, Sat. 8 2, Closed Sun. Bed & Breakfast is now open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for dinner, Sunday brunch and afternoon tea. Also available for catering and small intimate parties. Guitar player/entertainment for your dining pleasure on Saturday evenings! Reservations a MUST! Reservations also being accepted for Thanksgiving dining. Route 729 • Culpeper County 540-937-5854 f \ The Gift of Health Marie Callendra ~ CMT ~ Combining Intregrative Massage and Aromatherapy (540) 364-4352 loan P. Lewis ~ M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac (NCCA) Acupuncture ~ Creating Balance, the key to true healing. (703) 642-8404 • (540) 364-2045 Dr, Carl Hutton ~ Chiropractic Care ~ A natural path to restoring and maintaining optimum health. Xjift Certificates Available Call (540) 364-2045 Experience Wellness Alternatives S MARSHALL .THE PLAINS^

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Spirit of giving alive and well By Emily Ashby Times-Democrat Special Writer bout this time of year, the twinkling lights and ringing jingle bells bring a bounce to the step and a smile to the face as everyone anticipates the magic of the holidays. More importantly, however, the advent of Christmas season reminds us that sometimes the greatest gifts to ourselves are those we pass along to others. Fauquier County is a busy place all year round, but come November and December, residents truly are hopping, trying to fill the needs of the less fortunate among us. “It’s tragic to think that there are some people who wouldn’t enjoy the holiday season without the help of others,” says Tara Thornhill, resource coordinator for the Fauquier County Department of Social Services. Local businesses and organizations are working to make sure everyone in the Fauquier area can enjoy the cheer of the season this winter. While goals are ambitious, helping hands hold the key to success. Local charities and service organizations rely heavily on the assistance and contributions of volunteer community members during Thanksgiving and Christmas to fill the needs of oth ers. Thornhill said, the act of being a donor or volunteer can add a new joy to the season for an individual or family. “It is very rewarding to volunteer your efforts — time, energy, monetary gifts,” she said. “It makes the holiday season more enjoyable for everyone.” Lending a Hand The Department of Social Services provides for Fauquier residents a number of programs by which they can Warrenton, VA’s Newest Internet Provider Offering you a chance to get connected to the world - fast, reliable and local 56K connections for less than $13.50 a month! BlackHawke Internet Services 87 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA 20186 Tel: 540-349-2824 • Fax: 540-347-9279 Call Us Today! We Support Win3.1/95/98/NT and Linux on a>Propaid 1 Yaw-Sorvioo Contract of $159.fit) It is very rewarding to volunteer your efforts — time, energy, monetary gifts. It makes the holiday season more enjoyable for everyone. Tara Thornhill resource coordinator Fauquier County Department of Social Services become involved in sharing the holiday spirit. Through the Adopt-a-Family system, for example, individuals or groups of people can be matched with an area family in special need this winter. Donors will receive information about the ages and gift wishes of family members and will be able to shop for presents and food for Christmas Day. A similar program, called Adopt-anIndividual, serves senior citizens and Fredericksburg, Virginia Historic, Fredericksburg FoojtdatioK, (ne. i presents the 28TH ANNUAL F\ Christmas Candlelight Tour 1 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1998 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1998 ( 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with us! Tour festively decorated historic homes in the heart of Old Town Fredericksburg. tFor information & tickets: (800) 678-4748 disabled adults within the county. Response to these services traditionally has been good, Thornhill said. “This is a very unique community as far as people diving in and doing what needs to be done as far as donating and helping others is concerned,” she said. Fauquier residents looking to donate their time without a significant financial commitment should consider becoming a “Friendly Visitor” to a senior citizen or disabled adult who may need a little assistance doing Christmas shopping or attending a holiday event. Again, DSS can provide information about citizens needing such help this season. An annual service program needing plenty of helping hands is the Salvation Army Kettle Drive. The first three Saturdays in December organizers will need volunteers to man kettles in two-hour shifts at four locations in Warrenton. “We need as many volunteers as we can get,” says Eloise Trainum, who chairs the Fauquier unit of the Salvation Army. “After about two hours straight, we get tired.” Volunteers will accept donations of money in front of Giant, Safeway, Food See CHARITY, Page 45 Oasis Brut - Rated Top 10 Champagnes in the world! www.oasiswme.com 1-800-304-7656

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