Rappahannock News, November 22, 2000

l2'3rd Year... No. 46 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2000 www.time8Community.com 50 centi* Sperryville to celebrate * > , Sperryville merchants will sponsor a Blue Ridge Christmas celebration Nov. 24, 25 and 26. Special sales and free refreshments will be featured throughout the town. County taxes due ’r Rappahannock County tax bills for 2000 have been mailed and must be paid on or before Dec. 5 to avoid a penalty. Failure to receive a bill through the mail does not relieve the taxpayer of additional charges that will accrue under law for failure to pay by the due date. The Treasurer's Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone with questions should contact Rappahannock Treasurer, Frances A. Foster at 675-3334. Celebration at Gray Ghost Vineyards Join Gray Ghost Winery for a weekend of holiday fun, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy seasonal hors d'oeuvres paired with your favorite Gray Ghost wines in a festive setting, complete with the famous Gray Ghost Cork Christmas Tree! Admission includes all hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting and commemorative holiday glass: $14 for adults, $7 for under 21 and designated drivers. No reservations necessary. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville. Eor more information or .directions contact the winery at 540-937-4869. Alumni Night set 1; The Athletic Department is planning to hold an alumni recognition and dedication on Friday, Dec. 1 at the first boys home basketball game. The ceremony will occur at the end of the JV game just prior to the start :of the Varsity game with Luray. Included in the ceremony will ‘be the retirement of the jersey • numbers of several of Rappahannock High School's •best basketball players: Harry Jordan (class of 76), Mike Leake (class of ’83) and Karen Jordan : (Class of ‘86). There will also be ■a, gym dedication ceremony Where previous athletic championships will be recognized. For more information Contact the Athletic Director at 9S7-8575. Happenings *;• • Wednesday, Nov. 29 at >30 p.m., BZA hearing of Sprint J?CS* appeal will be held at the ^Rappahannock County High School auditorium. „ • Monday, Dec. 4 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock .Courthouse. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washifigton, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Photo courtesy of Ray Cannon Rappahannock residents always feel blessed by the spectacular views that surround us. At this time of the year we are even more grateful. This is a view of Castleton Mountain from El Rancho Grande, the farm and home of Ray T. Cannon. I Cellular Coalition makes progress By Don Audette Rappahannock News Writer An ad hoc county group calling itself the" I "Cellular Coalition" has been meeting on a weekly basis over the past few months to seek a better way to bring Sprint cellular service to Rappahannock County. The group supports the need for modem telecommunications for the county's various emergency services organizations, business and trade people, as well as the general populace of the county. The Cellular Coalition's concern is with the tower sites proposed in the Sprint application. Better sites for antennas would provide better service, and not mar the landscape. The current set of seven proposed towers, most of them 199-feet high and located on some of the most scenic properties in the county, would: a. violate the setting of historic buildings and historic areas in the county b. adversely affect tourism: people visit the county for its scenic beauty c. cause a loss in property values to owners of nearby land d. provide cellular service primarily to com muters along the major roadways. - .^ Tha CellularyCoalition is made pf representatives of a number of county non-profit organizations the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA), the Rappahannock League of Environmental Protection (RLEP), and the Amissville Area Community Association (AACA). It also includes members of the Sperryville Gateway Committee, the Rappahannock Historical Society, property owners, and business persons. In one of its first actions, the Cellular Coalition took note of an Oct. 12, 2000, letter submitted by the Superintendent of the Shenandoah National Park to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Park's letter stated that one or more of the proposed Sprint towers would "have the potential of seriously compromising the Skyline Historic District’s scenic qualities." The FCC responded on Oct. 17, 2000, asking that the Park and Sprint meet within 45 days to work out the "scenic qualities" issue. The Cellular Coalition has since forwarded its own letter to the FCC, calling upon the FCC to make sure the Sprint application follows the pro cedures mandated by the National Historic Preservation Act, that Sprint adhere* to the envi- , ronmental review provisions of the FCC's own regulations, and permit Coalition participation iq meetings. >■ ^ On the Preservation Act, the Cellular Coalition’s letter notes the law requires the FCC to involve the Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, involve the public by peeking public input, and permit the participation of groups such as RCCA and RLEP in certain meetings. The ParkSprint meeting would be one such participation opportunity. On the environmental issue, the Cellular Coalition's letter notes that Sprint, even in its sup? plemental filing on Sept. 28, 2000, failed to consider certain environmental factors. These include consideration of properties currently on, or eligible for inclusion on, the National and VirginiS Registers of Historic Places; and the location of towers along Virginia scenic byways. * On Nov. 13, Sprint representatives met witty members of the Cellular Coalition. In a morning See PROGRESS, Page A? U Colonial Christmas festivities brighten the season in Washington By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Writer Colonial dancers circling a ballroom in long gowns and period costumes, a Yule Log burning and crackling in front of Christmas carolers, hot cider, bell ringers, an art gallery Christmas show, a Wassail bowl at a historic bed & breakfast and a Candlelight Colonial Christmas Dinner, the festivities go on and on, and visitors can enjoy all of these throughout the weekend of Dec. 1-3 in the historic village of Washington. Christmas festivities begin Friday evening, Dec. 1 at The Theatre in Washington, on Gay Street where a Christmas Cartoon Carnival begins at 8 p.m., sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC). This event, which offers all of your favorite Christmas cartoons, is $5 for adults, $4 for students and $3 for children. The next morning, Saturday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m., you will be in the Christmas spirit as you attend the Hearthstone School's Christmas Bazaar in the middle of the village at the Trinity Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall. There you will find wonderful gift ideas for everyone in the family. Throughout the day, you can wander through the village's shops, visit Father Christmas, drink hot cider and sing Christmas carols around the Yule Log, go on a special guided walking tour of the historic village and stop by the "Open House" at the Heritage House Bed & Breakfast on Main Street where there will be a Wassail Bowl. Meanwhile, be sure to watch the spectacular performance of the Colonial dancers in the Town Hall on Gay Street. They will be performing in period costume at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. At 5 p.m., there will be a special candlelight performance. After the Town Hali Colonial dancing, you can walk to the Washington Baptist Church, two blocks down on Gay Street, and enjoy a delicious Candlelight Colonial Christmas Dinner, with traditional turkey and all its trimmings, which begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person; $5 for children ten and under. All of the waiters and waitresses will be dressed in colonial costume and there will be Christmas music. On Sunday, Dec. 3, festivities start in the village at 1 p.m. , See SEASON, Page A7 Photo courtesy ot Louise van Dort TO PERFORM: Colonial dancers will perform Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3 in the Town Hall on Gay Street in Washington.

RCPS News By Jan Makela Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • What an unusual fall this has been! It is hard to believe that we are celebrating Thanksgiving already! As this writer begins this article she is reminded of the many things that we all have to be thankful for in our public schools: • First of all, the many wonderful children that we have the opportunity to teach and work with every day! • The wonderful group of parents and other volunteers who do so much to help our students and staff in so many ways! • Our incredible staff of dedicated, committed teachers, aides, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, administrators, bus drivers, secretaries, nurse, information specialist, coaches, athletic director and more! • The support of our friends in the community for our public schools! • Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation! • The Curriculum Enrichment Program! • The new Rappahannock Schools Sports Association! During this holiday weekend please take a few moments or more to reflect on the many wonderful things that our public schools offer our children and ultimately the future of our county! 1 • On Nov. 14 students at RCES were treated to "Amelia Earhart", a production of Theatre IV. This was made possible thanks to a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and other generous donors. Ask your child to share what he/she learned about this incredible woman during this wonderful event! • The second in the series of three Hepatitis B shots being given to sixth grade students this year is scheduled for Dec. 5 from 1:30-3 p.m. If you have questions about this or would like more information, please call RCPS nurse Mrs. Linda Torrance at 9878259. • Please mark your calendars for the RCHS Homecoming events scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2. On Dec. 1 there will be a home basketball game where the Homecoming Court will be presented. This game is open to all alumni as well as all other friends and supporters of RCHS. On Dec. 2 there will be a Homecoming Dance at RCHS. All alumni and their dates are invited to attend. The highlight of the evening will be the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen. Dressy attire will be required for the dance (no jeans allowed), and admission will be $5 per person or $7 per couple. If you have questions or would like to order tickets in advance, please call faculty sponsors Mrs. Janet Long or Mrs. Susan Payne at 9878575. This promises to be a great night at RCHS; an opportunity for former grads to come together with present students to celebrate RCHS and its history! Please help us to spread the word to all alumni who live out of the area and might not otherwise get this information. • The Fall Session of the RCPS Adult Education Program was a great success! The next round of classes wil begin the first week of February 2001. ™ Information on these classes will be out by the first of January at the latest. Please watch for our ads in the Rappahannock News and on Rappnet. If you have questions in advance or would like to request a specific class, please call Jan Makela, Program Coordinator, at 9878259. The Adult instructors for the fall session were extremely w e l 1 received. Many thanks to Mr. Roger Segalla, Ms. Kathy Whalen, Ms. Michelle Powell, Ed Mr. Wilson Atkins, and Mrs. Lois Snead for providing outstanding instruction, • It is still not too late to order oranges from the RCPS Band Boosters. The Florida fruit is always of wonderful quality and is a tremendous bargain when compared to other supermarket prices in the area. This is the biggest WCDS News By Lori Ferreira Rappahannock News Writer • Wakefield Country Day School had a wonderful turnout for its Fall Open House on Sunday. Families were given tours of the school by WCDS students and had the opportunity to speak with faculty and staff members as well as with many of our WCDS families. Anyone who was not able to make it to the Open House but would like information about the school can call Lori Ferreira at 635-8555. * Wakefield Country Day School Key Club President Dana Ferreira, along with Treasurer Steven Fernandez and Advisor and Headmaster Michael Vargo, attended a "100113* zoning and Hiducational Planning meeting at Sherando High School recently with officers of several area Key Clubs. The purpose of the meeting at the home and studio of Jeanne Drevas 70 Potter's Ridge Ln., Sperryvilie, VA 22740 540-987-3113 Dec. 2 St 3 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days I will have my plant imprint and brightly colored pots, including those cats, multimedium work both old and new AMD my new studio addition. Directions from Sperryvilie: Go south 1/2 mile on 522 towards Culpeper. Turn right on 231 towards Madison. Go 4 miles and turn right on 681. Go I mile to Potters Ridge Lane. Turn right and go up to the top of the ridge. My work can be purchased at the Odyssey Collection . ft in Washington, VA, the Blue Peach in The Plains and % Thistletree Forge in Culpeper. 'll Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Happahatuiock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock..*21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.°° Name __ Acldies-,_ City _State. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahannock Nnu^ P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 Old Address: This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: The Rappahannock Now (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. is to discuss activities in vhich various clubs are involved and to share ideas. Currently, the WCDS Key Club is holding its annual food drive for the holidays. Canned and boxed goods collected in the dassrooms will be dis triDutea to local iamuies in need. • WCDS is beginning preparations for its Second Annual Spring Auction. Response to last year’s Auction 2000 was great witlr many generous local businesses and individuals donating a wide and wonderful variety of items and services. This spring s auction is to be held on March 17 at Fauquier Springs Country Club. Watch this column for further details. • Wakefield Country Day School wishes you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving! fund raiser of the year for our Band program. To place an order for your family, your B&B, your restaurant, or as a gift, please call project chair (former RCPS parent and phenomenal volunteer) Mrs. Sally Havstad at 987-9342, Mrs. Lynne Fournier, Band Director, at 987-8259, or see any band student. Many thanks for your generosity. • If you are a volunteer (or r plan to be) in the public schools and have not yet filled out a volunteer form, please do so. For the safety of our children, it is essential that we know who is in our buildings working with our children, chaperoning field trips, assisting coaches and the like at all times. If you have questions about this, please feel free to call Volunteer Coordinator Jan Makela (987-8259) at anytime to discuss it. • Last Wednesday was Education Support Personnel Appreciation Day. Our schools could not function without these incredible people. Please take a moment to say thank you to your child's bus driver who delivers your child safely to school each day, the school secretaries who just may have the most stressful job in the school, the school nurse who helps our children in so many ways, the coach who encourages your child to push himself and try something new, the athletic director who holds the athletic program together and keeps it moving in the right direction, the teacher aides whose duties are too numerous to count, the information specialist who keeps all of our computers up and running, our custodial staff who seem to be at school almost all the time, the cafeteria staff who happily feed our children and enjoy having you stop by to eat with your child anytime! All of these folks put all of our children first; we are; fortunate to have them in our public schools. • RCES student calendars have arrived and are the best ever! If you have not yet ordered a student calendar, please do so now! You won't be sorry. The calendars are gift quality, with beautiful artwork, wonderful poetry, spaces for writing notes, and helpful school information. The cost? Just $10. Please stop by the RCES office to pick up yours, see any student to place an order, or call volunteer Mrs. Denise Kruczynski at 937-7806 or Art teacher Mrs. Harriette Rosenblatt at 987-8259. Look for calendars in area businesses as welt. This is a tremendous und^r-; taking and the results are just spectacular. We know you will enjoy it. *„*! • The RCES PTO Poinsettia delivery date will be Friday, Dec. 1. Please stay tuned for additional information on exact times for pick up. This is the biggest fund raised of the year for our PTO, and we appreciate your supports • Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your famjly and friends. • •• Commonwealth Attorney warns of scams The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office has received a complaint that a County resident was contacted over the telephone by a sweepstakes company indicating that she had won $150,000 but that in order to receive that money she would first have to post a $15,000 bond. Apparently several other individuals have received calls of a similar nature. C This is a scam and people should always suspicious of any arrangement whereby thjby are required to send a sum of money in order-to receive a Sum of money, or to give out their credit card information, social security number or bank account numbers. In Brief Landfill to close for holiday The Rappahannock County Landfill and the Flatwood Refuse & Recycling Area will both be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23. Both facilities will be open the normal hours over the weekend. Closings set All county government offices will close at noon on Wednesday and will remain NOTICE 2000 Rappahannock County taxes have been mailed and must be paid on or before December 5, 2000 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. Treasurer’s office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. Frances A. Foster Treasurer 540-675-3334 closed on Thursday and Friday. The Rappahannock Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday. The Rappahannock National Bank, F&M Bank in Flint Hill and the Rappahannock News will be closed on Thursday but will resume normal business hours on Friday. Bazaar planned Hearthstone School is having its fifth annual Christmas bazaar at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Dec. . 540-987-3162 * www.blaemooncofc.coB o your Christmas froti Southern Grac< at«d on Rt. 211 west of Spen 2. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the event will continue until 5 p.m. Come early and purchase wonderful children's toys, books, fresh wreaths and roping, hand blown glass, jewelry, stained glass, exotic hardwood cutting boards, Christmas ornaments and cards, candlea, homemade baked goods, and holiday gifts for the whole family. There will be a children's gift making table and a silent auction. Warm food and drinks will be available. Celebration set The Front Royal Oratorio Society invites everyone to its 40th birthday party on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Boggs Chapel, Randolph Macon Academy. The society has a gift for everyone, an exciting concert of beautiful music, Magnificat by John Rutter and Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi. Director George Amos is bringing the RMA chorus to sing, a real event with wonderful soloists and instrumental accompaniment. A second performance will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church. Free admission and for more information call Ann Andersen at 622-6974. R.H. Ballard Fine Art & Rugs ORIGINAL LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL ART ORIENTAL RUGS TAKE ART & RUGS HOME ON APPROVAL We buy, sell, trade, clean, appraise and repair handmade rugs. 307 Main St., P.O. Box 412 Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1411 Open: Thurs. - Mon., 10-6 Visit our Website: www.RHBarts.com

Sperryville celebrates a Blue Ridge Christmas Nov. 24-26 . This weekend, after the turkey is history and Thanksgiving dinner has been reduced to leftovers, thoughts will turn to holiday shopping. 1 In Rappahannock County, the place to start is in Sperryville, which celebrates its Blue Ridge Christmas weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■" - The shops along old Main Street in the historic village are joining Faith Mountain Company in planning special sales for the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping seasop. Faith Mountain's threeday sale always attracts large crowds to Sperryville, and this year, the shoppers can check out new shops and attractions along Main Street, which is undergoing a rebirth as a shopping village. Elizabeth Lee Harris will hold her grand opening this weekend at her new shop, Uncommon Sense, offering free samples of her line of products, which include custom scents, essential oils and perfumes and foot and bath therapy items. Like many of the shops, she will be offering visitors free cider and cookies. Young kids and grown-up boys who have fond memories of their childhood train sets will want to stop at the Old Sperryville Bookshop to see the Christmas train that owners Jim and Joan Gannon have set up, complete with a little village that includes a book shop. This choo-choo not only blows smoke but plays Christmas carols. As a special holiday feature, the book shop is planning a showing of the stained glass art of Rappahannock artist Patty Brennan. Patty's works feature Celtic designs and themes. Her show will begin Saturday. Eve Willis's new Sperryville shop, Rare Finds, will open a special show of ani mal art collected by Kathy Tredway. Kathy's "Gone to the Dogs" show, which includes a lot of canine art, will continue through Christmas Eve. Next door at Blue Ridge Artisans, potter Suzanne Zylonis will be demonstrating her artistry and offering gift items for sale, including art works by local artists. Evelyne O’Connor Latham will be welcoming visitors to her recently opened shop, 27 Main, with an expanded array of antique furniture and art works. Next door to Faith Mountain's store, the Thornton River Fly Shop has stocked up on gifts for fishermen, including fly-fishing Christmas ornaments and mugs, to go along with its wide selection of rods, tackle and other fishing gear. The shops are decorated for Christmas and ready for the crowds. Photo courtesy of James P. Gannor CHOO-CHOO: A musical train is on display at the Old Sperryville Bookstore. HISTORIC SPERRYVILLE November 24, 25 & 26 froru our hmuds, to yours 1 bluertdge flrtlsniA-s featuring the beat on your holiday Hat: Gift* by wonderful looeal Artists “Rappahannock Christmas Cards" Throwing Wessons and Gift Certificates Shipping and Gift Wrapping too! 396 of all »alee through Christmas to go to Siperry villfc Vff> & 13#*cug hquad Support local artists, get great gltto, spend your Man In OUR county, and help a wonderful organisation In the process! 540-98M0Q0 42 Main Street - Historic Sperryville, VA a GRAND OPENING of 'UwCotvrvoy Senses November 24th, 25th & 26th • Custom Scenting • 20 Essential Oils and Perfumes • Foot and Bath Therapy Products • Hoiday Gift Baskets • Stocking Stuffers_ _ and many more products 9 for health and well-being * 10% Discount to Rappahannock Residents !*1 Free Samples • Cider • Cookies 31 Main Street in Historic Sperryville Open 1 to 6 every Friday through Sunday. For more information call 540-987-1002. Major credit cards accepted. 'Till January 1st. Come visit... „ Attic Treasures during the Blue Ridge Christmas weekend and the upcoming holiday season. Open Daily 10 a.m. until S p.m. US 211, East of Sperryville 540-987-9463 The Shop at Offering: Casual Anitques Art by Geneva Welch Eve Latham 27 Main Street, POB 141 Sperryville, VA 22740 540-987-8503 mainstreet2 7 @j uno.com CHIPMUNK HOLLOW invites you to their annual CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Friday, November 24 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturday, Open House Will Resume on Sunday, November 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring Beautiful Unique Gifts Refreshments will be served US 211, west of Sperry ville 540-987-8518 £ Sperryville Bookshop .] Gift Books, Holiday Cards j and Calendars ■ Local interest Books and Author-Signed Copies ; Holiday Open House This Weekend Free Cookies and Cider Come See Our Christmas Train « 44 Main Street • 540987-8444 J^/aith (3^ountain Company BLUE RIDGE CHRISTMAS SALE •50% off and more in the Outlet Attic •Additional Discounts and Specials throughout the store •Christmas Room including six theme Christmas Trees •Cider and Cookies November 24,25,26 10:00am—6:00pm Faith Mountain Company The Old Sperryville School House Corner of Routes 522 & 211 Sperryville. VA 22740 (540) 987*8333 www.faithmountain.com t i i » * i * jt

-' ' J V v mmm M p-N ...Friday, November 24th, 3 ajn. - 5 p.m. & Saturday, ^November 25th, 7 ajn. -12 pail toffee, Oder & Donuts will be served Friday, j November 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 days o SAVINGS. RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP KWIK-WAY Herdsman Automatic Headgate $265°° shown with optional nose APACHE 150 BU. PORTABLE CREEP FEEDER $2050°° • 1 2 ga. Feed Trough & Floor • 2,000 lb. Screw Jack & 4 Leveling Jacks • Feed Agitator PARMAK 6-VOLT SOLAR FENCE CONTROLLER $139” #7521-1500 Watt Allied Precision Stock Tank Heater_ $19”H (Mi) ALL CARHART v CLOTHING \ IN STOCK * 15% OFF AMES GREENSWEEPER LAWN RAKE NO. 19-200 • 26 tine poly head • Patented head design X_ ALL AMES LONGHANDLED TOOLS INSTOCK BLUE POLY 6x8' 8'xl O1 10x12' -STORAGE r£ TARPS CUDA 5-Eyelet DUCK BOOTS $28” Good Selection Cheep, Cheep Prices On CO-OP BIRDSEED! Wild Birdseed 25 lbs. $5"tripe Check out our New and 50 lbs $9" Expanded Bird Seed Section Sunflower Seed (Oiled) Striped Sunflower Seed 25 lbs. $4” 25 lbs. $6" 50 lbs. $8" _50 lbs. $11" I SPECIAL PURCHASE 10 Foot Feed Bunks $84” \'V i 1 ^ w/Golvanized Legs No Sharp Edges For Horses Brown a JERSEY \ GLOVES 85' Pair d Heavy Duty 7-Bar Blue I TUBULAR GATES I 6 CUBIC FOOT CONTRACTORS WHEELBARROWS I $489S •6 cu. ft. capacity • Seamless steel tray • 1 6" pneumatic tire • Hardwood handles HAULS A LOT OF WOOD 4 AUTOMOTIVE SAVINGS Washer Solvent 89 < Dry Gas 2/99 < Starting Fluid 98< RUBBERMAID LIVESTOCK WATERING TANKS__„— 50 Gal. $59.00 <C 100 Gal. $64.00 W v/ tt -wRID BRAND —p- "—t-P—1 KEYSTONE FENCE SPECIALS 939-6-11 (330' Roll) $109°° 1047-6-11 (330'Roll) $119°? SIERRA 127 gauge American Barbed Wire $32” 6'T Posts $2.28 67' $2.58 HEAVY DUTY ROUND BALE FEEDER $129°° without bottom filter panel $139°° with bottom panel 3 CUBIC FOOT r~ - PINE BARK or HARDWOOD MULCH /T,, „ $T>m Bag 3 cu. ft. Mulch C-.J CO-OP Rabbit Pellets $1°°/100 LBS DISCOUNT! reea ALL PACEMAKER Horse Feeds $1®°/100 LBS DISCOUNT Specials shelled corn $ i °°/ i oo lbs discount ■ Additional Tonnage Discounts do NOT apply to sale prices on feed. f Shop Co-op For Christmas 100s of Great Shopping Suggestions for all Members of the Family Shop Co-op This Weekend and SAVE > ___ VIRGINIA • 987-8555 ' ' ' • ' k' . . " . ■ : ■ -■ : ■ '■ v ■ v ' ^ ' . i-- ■

Student/Athlete Spotlight p » Jeff Simeon Sports: Cross Country and Track Class in school: Senior Favorite subject in school: Chemistry II Most memorable high school sports moment: During a dual meet at Randolph Macon Academy (RMA), last year I finished first in the 300 meter hurdles. The RMA hurdler and I were tied as we jumped the last hurdle. He lost his footing and fell into my path. I was able to jump over him and just beat another guy for first place. Favorite food: Pizza Favorite book: Enders Game by Orson Scott Card Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons Favorite movie: Gone in 60 Seconds Favorite music performer: Cool and the Gang Post graduation ambition: I am college bound and not sure yet. I know that I want to major in science, but it's still between chemistry and physics. What I like most about RCHS: The smallness Reeling. I feel like I'm one on one with all of my teachers and I'm an important part of the school. Parents: Simon Simeon of Greece and Kelly Haber of Amissville Brother: Jason, age 14 Winter sports schedules C i The following schedules indicate the home and away I scrimmages and games for Boys Basketball (both Varsity and | JV), Girls' Volleyball (both Varsity and JV), and the Junior ‘Panthers Boys Basketball team (eighth graders), r Due to the fact that the wrestling team is a new sport for vthe high school this season, that schedule is still being firmed slip. At this time, there are two home matches for the 2000J2001 wrestling squad. The first is a dual meet vs. Clark J County High School on Friday, Dec. 22 and the second is a • four team (squad) tournament all day on Dec. 28. Both of ‘these wrestling events will take place in the RCHS gym. J Other schedules are as shown: Boys’ Varsity/JV Basketball, RCHS* ;Nov. 28 • Dec. 1 ! Datfegfe'-rJ Dec. 8 •Pec. 12 J Dec. 13 bee. 15 Highland (scrimmage) Luray Page Highland Page Luray Clarke Madison Manassas Park George Mason Strasburg Brentsville Clarke Madison Manassas Park George Mason Strasburg Brentsville Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals • Jan. 2 I {Jan. 9 |Jan.12 • •Jan. 16 !Jan. 19 1 Jan. 23 • Jan.26 l Feb. 2 | Feb. 5 • Feb. 9 ! Feb. 13 I Feb. 20 •Feb. 22 • feb. 23 j i * Note: The JV will play at the time indicated and the ! JVarsity's game will follow. Away Home Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away TBD TBD TBD 4:30 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Boys Basketball Junior Panthers J Nov. 16 ; Nov. 28 < Nov. 30 ‘-Dec. 5 ; Dec. 8 • Dec. 11 TBec. 19 J Jan 10 • .ton 15 ! Jan 18 ! Jan 19 » Jan 22 i Jan 30 JWMS (scrimmage) Away TMS (scrimmage) Away CLMS Away MMS Away CLMS Home Page Away RMA Home MMS Home Page Home RMA Away Strasburg Home JWMS Home Strasburg Away 5 4 4:30 4:30 4 4 4 4 4 4:30 4 4:30 5 ; School Code: [ JWMS is Johnson Williams Middle School in Clarke County. TMS is Taylor Middle School in Fauquier County. CLMS is Cedar Lee Middle School in Bealeton. MMS is Marshall Middle School in Marshall. RMA is Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal. Girls’ Varsity/JV Volleyball, RCHS* Nov. 21 Nov. 30 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 8 Dec. 11 Dec. 13 Dec. 15 Dec. 18 Jan 5 Jan 10 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 24 Jan 30 Jan 31 .Feb. 2 Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 10 Eastern Menn. H.S. Luray Luray Page County Strasburg Brents ville Page County Clarke County Madison Stonewall Manassas Park George Mason Strasburg Clarke County Madison Stonewall Manassas Park George Mason Brentsville Quarterfinals Semifinals & Finals (scrimmage) Away 6 Home 6:30 Away 6 Away 6:30 Home 6:30 Away 6:30 Home 6:30 Home 6:30 Home 6:30 Away 6 Away 6:30 Home 6:30 Away 6:30 Away 6:30 Away 6:30 Home 6:30 Home 6:30 Away 6:30 Home 6:30 TBA TBA * Note: The JV will play at the indicated time and the Varsity's game will follow. This Week In Sports By Jon W. Smythe Athletic Director . With tryouts completed and teams selected, all winter sports programs were in high gear as coaches prepared new squads for initial scrimmages or first games. Boy's basketball Head Coach, Mike Dayton and his Assistant Coach Ricky Shaw and JV Coach, Mike Atkins, have been working their teams every night at the gym from 7 to 9 p.m. The Varsity team has scrimmaged an Alumni team on Saturdays from 12 noon to 2 p.m. the last two weeks. According to Coach Dayton, "We've got a long way to go to become a cohesive team on the court. The guys are working hard and I'm hopeful we have a hard-nosed hustling type of game. We've seen some positives, but right now its all about working hard to get ready." The JV squad has some talent, but with a completely new coaching staff, lots of work is required to implement a new system of plays, defensive schemes, and offensive sets. In addition to practicing, the JV squad has been scrimmaging the Varsity and the Junior Panthers. Coaches Mike Leake and Gary Settle took the new (it's been four years since we had an eighth grade team) Junior Panthers on the road for some scrimmage action at Johnson Williams Middle School (JMWS) in Clarke County. After three days of some pretty up beat, high tempo practices under the coaching staff, the boys had a chance to see and feel game conditions. They played 6 six-minute quarters at JWMS Thursday, Nov. 16. Afterwards, Coach Leake said, "We re pretty raw and inexperienced. Coach Settle and I saw some positives during the scrimmage, but we've got a lot of work to do to become a competitive, winning squad. But, that's the direction we're aiming for." Girls' Volleyball ^ The volleyball programs split their practices to maximize the gym utilization. The varsity practiced last week from 6 to 7:30 a.m. for three days. Then they took advantage of the Junior Panthers scrimmage away to utilize the 3:30 to 5 p.m. practice window on Thursday and Friday. The JV squad practices daily from 5 to 7 p.m. Head Coach, Stan Brooks Jr. and Assistant/JV Coach Susie Zylonis are also experiencing the normal adjustment conditions of a whole new staff. Wrestling Coach Jim Wells and almost 30 wrestlers practice daily in the elementary school cafeteria from 3:30 to 6 p.m. There is lot of excitement and energy connected with this activity, but Coach Wells cautions against getting expectations too high. r Photos courtesy of Steven Vonf-ange JUNIORS: Trying out for the Junior Panther 8th grade basketball team are left to right, front row, Will Miller and Ben Hahn: standing Dustin White and Jason Jenkins. ^INSTRUCTION: Volleyball Head Coach Stan Brooks Jr. directs practice. "We are a first year program, plain and simple. That means we don't have any experience. We will have to develop our talent day-to-day and that's what we re doing. This is a tough sport and getting young men to stick with it sometimes becomes my biggest challenge." Other sports info The use of the high school gym on weekends is unprecedented. With the commencement of indoor soccer in two weeks on Saturday, Dec. 2., the gym will have school sponsored activities from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. which is 14 hours. Virtually all varsity and JV squads, as well as, the Junior Panthers have a Saturday practice window in the gym. Add the girls’ recreational basketball league and the indoor soccer league, and the gym is supporting sports activities for JV BASKETBALL PRACTICE: New JV Head Coach, Mike Atkins directs the action. over 100 families every weekend. For details on any of these activities please contact the Athletic Direr'or, Jon Smythe at 987-8575 or page him at 399-4896. 1 Fall Sports Awards The RCHS Athletic Department sponsored the first Fall Sports Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Over 40 student athletes were recognized for achievements in fall sports that included the awarding of 22 varsity letter. Ten members of the girl's varsity basketball team and 12 members of the cross country team (boy and girl) received their varsity “R". Highlighted during the ceremony were several special awards for: Girls' Basketball Varsity Most Valuable Player, Gwen Johnson Varsity Coaches Award, Amanda Weakley Junior Varsity Most Valuable Player, Lara Kreyling Junior Varsity Coaches Award, Danielle Hiserman Cross Country Best Male Runner, Phillip Thomas Best Female Runner, Alyssa Berry Coaches Award, John Sheffield Varsity letter winners were: Basketball Kelly Atkins Amy Clinedinst Ashley Dunn Gwen Johnson Adrianne Moore Jessica Nawrocki Brittany Thornhill Amanda Weakiev Amber Weir n Betsy Welk Cross Cc ry Chris Ehrhart Jason Gainer Chris Graves John Sheffield Hiroki Shimizu Phillip Thomas Kori Alexander Alyssa Berry Holly Long Rachel Sharp Elaine Smith Karie Beth VonFange Send your letter to Santa at www. timescommunilv com m

-ftappafjannodt JSetofi— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager 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) 675-3086 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2000 Our View Thanksgiving A time to pause, count our blessings and remember those less fortunate. Thursday is Thanksgiving, and around the county families will be spending the day together, sitting down to the traditional feast with all the trimmings, and giving thanks for all that we, as residents of Rappahannock, are blessed with. We do indeed have a lot to be thankful for. Sometimes it is difficult to remember that, with all the problems which seem to plague the county at this time. The pressures of growth, demands for increased and update services, cell towers, conflicts between different agencies of the government, or between neighbors—sometimes the tensions seem to overwhelm even the most determined optimists. Thanksgiving comes at an opportune time. It is a day for everyone to pause, to try and put aside the issues which divide us, and reflect on the natural bounty which is the common heritage of all the residents of Rappahannock. There are few places in the county where that bounty is not immediately evident to even the most casual observer. We are blessed, and this day of Thanksgiving seems a perfect time to remember that, and to try and keep it in mind as -- come next week — we return to the business of planning for the future of Rappahannock. The latest word Sprint has decided to revise its cellular plan. Though no details are available as we go to press, we hear that Sprint has decided to revise its cellular plan for Rappahannock County. This positive step appears to have resulted from win-win consultation between Sprint and a group of concerned . citizens, with the constructive support of County officials. At a time when a national election is closely divided, and when everyone is suing one another in Florida, it is welcome news that responsible private interests and government bodies can still make ; democracy work in our comer of America. It will indeed be a Happy Thanksgiving in Rappahannock County! Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland In a relatively quiet but impressive ceremony earlier this month Rappahannock Sheriff Larry Sherertz promoted Lt. Sheila M. Scott to Captain. Sheriff Sherertz praised Captain Scott for her years of dedication and service to the office. She is a resident of Amissville and has been employed at the Sheriff's Office since March 1984. Letters Guidance Office in need of administrative support After attending the November meeting of the Principal's Advisory Committee at RCHS, I have concluded that our community needs to give the RCHS Guidance Office appropriate administrative support. If we want our guidance counselors to have the opportunity to attend to the more "human" aspects of their job description (i.e., what the public perception of a counselor is: college/career counseling, personal counseling, assisting students to meet application and scholarship deadlines, etc.), we need to. hire an administrative support employee that can attend to the ’ paperwork" needs of the Guidance Office. The Commonwealth of Virginia requires a large amount of paperwork to be completed by each public school guidance office. The list of state mandated paperwork is overwhelming our high school guidance counselors. Because RCHS must comply with state requirements and because there exists no administrative support staff, the "neces sary evil" of paperwork has a higher prir ority than the human contact aspects o£ counseling. We need to give our guidance counselors the freedom to do the actual counseling that they were hired and trained , to do! Please contact your school board members and county supervisors to ask that money be allocated in our school budget for support staff in the guidance^ office. * Lorinda Bosch Huntly Efforts of community and firefighters applauded The fire that poured smoke into the communities surrounding the Shenandoah National Park was the largest in recent history, covering some 24,200 acres. Firefighters gathered from around the nation to support the efforts of local park and volunteer firefighters. A National Interagency Team from the states of Washington and Oregon flew in to coordinate the 880 firefighters that eventually suppressed the Shenandoah wildfires. Virginia gave us a gracious reception. Local people offered their support and volunteer efforts, from the school children writing letters to the firefighters, to donations of cupcakes, water and other supplies to the cooperation of local fire departments and emergency services and more. Leaders in Page, Madison and Rappahannock counties joined in a unified command, serving their communities and 1 the firefighting team by bringing their local expertise, influence and cooperation to the table. Their work allowed the firefighters to present a single, unified effort against the fire. Overall, we succeeded. No homes burned and no lives were lost. You can be proud of the efforts of your community and local firefighters. And if you would like to express your gratitude in a concrete way, donate to your local fire department. On behalf of the Shenandoah firefighters, thank you all. You are great people! , Joe Stutlef Incident Commander Pacific Northwest Team 3 Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO Nov. 23, 1950 Official notification has been received that the county health office will be opened January 1, with Mrs. P. Lee Thornton as county nurse and Mrs. Joe Henry Aylor as clerk. The office will be located in the former Moffett law office, next to the Courthouse buildings. Walter Rector of Sperryville recently brought from his garden to the newspaper office two large turnips. One weighed- two and one-quarter pounds and the other- one and three-quarter pounds. Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Parker of Washington, D.C., have just sold their home and farm on highway 618, between Woodville and Laurel Mills to Daniel Jacobs of Warrenton. The farm, formerly known as the old Dick Wayland place, consists of 156 acres and a remodeled home of five rooms. The home faces Red Oak Mountain, part of which is included in the property. 25 YEARS AGO Nov. 27, 1975 A familiar scene in Rappahannock for the past few weeks has been great trailers loaded with tall pine trees lumbering along the highways. The delicate long-needled branches blowing in the wind appear to be waving a farewell, and indeed they are, as they make their way to a new home. These specimen pines are a gift from Mrs. Paul Summers of The Shade near Washington to the LBJ Memorial Grove on the banks of the Potomac in Washington, D.C. She has contributed about 250 trees for the grove, which will cover 15 acres in the Lady Bird Park on Columbia Island. The grove will contain some 900 white pine trees when completed. Brown Eye II, a fox hound owned by Misty Hitt of Woodville, was judged second HGA derby hound at the Maryland State Fox Hunters Association field trial and bench show held at Point Lookout, Md. recently. Misty's fox hound placed first in endurance and speed and drive, second in hunting and tenth in trailing. nnu „ n cl i Rappahannock County High School has completed a number of dog house projects. Included in the class are Jerry Pendleton, Bobby Hughes, Tom Jenkins, Bobby Weaver, Donnie Meredith, Wayne Meredith, William Jenkins, Jerry Pullen, Tommie Graves and Ronnie Atkins. 10 YEARS AGO Nov. 22, 1990 Father Maurice du Castillon, C.I.C.M., described as a "pioneer" for his work in establishing Catholic parishes in Culpeper, Rappahannock, Orange and Madison counties, died Nov. 15 at Sleepy Hollow Nursing home in Annandale. He was 87. "Father", as he was known to the many Rappahannock County residents he befriended during his two years as chaplain of Bethany House Retreat in Huntly and six years as the pastor of St. Peter's Catholic Mission in Washington, won the respect and friendship of his parishioners and the community through his outgoing personality and strong principles. In a lead photograph with her fellow Flint Hill Extension Homemakers, Mrs. Alice Pullen was named the Extension Homemaker of the Year. The Flint Hill Club was named the top club for the year. Members attending the event along with Mrs. Pullen were Margaret Dodson, Janet Eastham, Elsie Dodson and Flo Duvall. The honors were bestowed at the Homemakers' Annual Achievement Night. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND sixth and seventh grade building trades shop class at Belle Meade OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: These structures, pictured in the '20's show the varied sizes and architecture of schools in the county. Flint Hill School served that village and Belle Meade School served the far-flung rural population of the F.T. Valley. See photo and article of Hull School on page B-2. Photos from On The Morning Side Flint Hill School

Letter Donations sought for "Shop with a Deputy" program The Rappahannock Sheriff s Office will be providing our fifth annual Shop with a Deputy” program this Christmas season for some of the most needy children in our community. Your Sheriff s Office is dedicated to helping all Rappahannock citizens. With the holiday season upon us, it is our goal to make Christmas a very special time for children who may not be financially as fortunate as others. We recognize all children are special in their own unique way however, the gheriff s Office is dedicated in providing assistance to those children who need fextra support. What is "Shop with a Deputy"? It is a program to provide Christmas for those children who would miss out on some holiday fun due to circumstances beyond the family's financial control. Your Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office, in conjunction with other county representatives, will select children whose families have little or no funds for the Christmas Holidays. *■ Once the participating children are selected, the parents are contacted for their approval. The children will meet at the Sheriffs Office and be driven to KMart in Warrenton. Once at the store, the child is paired up with a uniform officer. Each child can then purchase one hundred dollars ($100) worth of merchandise for themselves and family. A 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 is completed, the children will have an opportunity to eat breakfast with the officers. Volunteers will be wrapping the presents that the children have purchased. These will be ready for the kids when they arrive back at the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office. A holiday food basket will be provided for each participating child’s family. This program was an incredible success the last four years, and we hope to make it even better this year. We are asking you, the private citizens and business owners, to help us in sponsoring a child. You can do so by sending a taxdeductible contribution to "Shop with a Deputy". All contributions will go toward the enrichment of our Rappahannock children’s lives. 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 we know it will be a success. Thank you for your support of the Rappahannock County Sheriff s Office and our youth programs. Mail contributions to: Shop With A Deputy Attn: Captain Brown C/O Rappahannock County Sheriff s Office P.O. Box 487 Washington, VA 22747 The men and women of the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office Season From Page A1 Throughout the afternoon, visitors can attend the Christmas show at the Middle Street Gallery, go on a guided walking tour of the village, visit Father Christmas at the Yule Log and enjoy the cider and baked goods as well as visit the village shops. The Colonial Dancers will perform Sunday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. in the Town FREE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION Buy any DIRECTV System now, subscribe to TOTAL CHOICE programming, and get a Free Standard Installation. DIRECTV delivers an unbelievable television viewing experience, all in 100% digital-quality picture and sound. Act now' Oft* »ndi I/14AJ1 NJ PHILIPS DIRE C T V Wilderness Satellite & Electronics, Inc. 243 Southgate Shopping Ctr. 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At 3 p.m., there will be a special fortepiano recital performance at The Theatre in Washington where Lambert Orkis will play the music of Mozart and Beethoven. Tickets are $15 per person. The Candlelight Colonial Christmas Dinner at the Washington Baptist Church on Gay Street starts at 5 p.m. The Town of Washington wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and we hope you can join in our Colonial Christmas Celebration! Mountain Echoes bayard dicus Since an interesting story seems to be developing down in Piedmont County, I'm printing the latest letter from OF Bill. Dear bayard, Well, the neighbors are still buzzin' about the cell towers-or "sell towers", as Albert "Hunter" Atkins calls 'em. Grannu Jenkins isn't the only one who thinks folks should pay more attention to their driving: 37 states are now considering legislation to restrict use of cell phones while driving. And here is Mr. Spritz, lumbering across the rural countryside leavin' ugly footprints. The BZA meeting is next week, and county citizens seem to be paying attention. The Board apparently expects a big crowd, 'cause they're scheduling it for the high school auditorium. Joe Bill Miller, descended from one of the original Miller brothers who settled this valley, has come out strong against Mr. Spritz's application. That'll make a big difference to a lot of my neighbors. John Lewis ("Lew") Meriwether, a big landowner with a dam good cow and calf operation, had a letter in the Bugle last week where he said how outraged he was that Mr. Spritz is filing all these objections to our Zoning Administrator's decisions. "Waste of time!" he sez. "They're just delaying the inevitable. They're gonna have to go back and do the whole thing over if they wanna be our neighbor!" Down at the Comer Cafe yesterday, the boys were puzzling over Mr. Spritz's objections filed in a long letter to our County Administrator. (Yup, same guy as the Zoning Administrator; his name is Bobby Bruce.) "Too many Whereas's and Therefore's for me," sez Hunt Atkins. "Look at all this repetition! Gobbledygook! Don’t these people know English?" Everybody grunted or shrugged. Just then, a local lawyer who frequents the Caf dropped in— name of Don John. "Don, what is it with lawyers?" Hunt teased him. "Are you afraid if we understand you, you won't be able to make a living?” "They’ve got to do it that way, or think they do: They're preparing a court case in their minds," sez Don. "You mean they've barely said Howdy-do', and they're already plannin' to sue us for turnin' down their stupid application?!" exclaims Hunt, really steamed now. "Like I been sayin' all week, they oughta stick their silly antennas in the church steeple, or up on Hogg Mountain," sez Jamie Lee, pouring another round of pretty dam good coffee. "How 'bout a nice piece of Mom's apple pie? You want some cider, Don? Fresh-pressed last Tuesday.." "Wait a minute," sez Joe Bill. "The Supervisors aren't gonna vote on this turkey until sometime in 2002 at the rate Mr. Spritz is moving. Let’s focus on Bobby's rulings they are appealing next week. For example, what about this one here. Does it mean what I think it means?” I had to leave at that point to meet someone at the library, so I don't know how the rest of the conversation went. I'll keep you posted. Happy Thanksgiving. Until next time.. Truly Yours, Bill Ps, Remind me to tell you about the action at the Comer Bookshop. A loose federation of about 20 troopers are carryin' the water on organizing the technical information and legal advice the Community needs. They got a couple of pretty dam good community organizers, too. PPs, I hear we re about to get some considerable dollars in the Community Chest that is being set up to educate the public on this application. We ll see.. Progress From Page A1 session, Sprint noted that it had no near-term deadline to start building towers. Sprint was willing to rethink its entire plan if Sprint could be confident that a revision would be acceptable to the community. The Cellular Coalition felt it represented the major concerns of the county and that a reasonably revised plan would be accepted. Sprint then voiced its problems with the county's cell tower ordinance. These concerns were the basis of its appeal to the comity's Board of Zoning Appeals. Examples included the requirement that all tower sites needed in a fouryear horizon be proposed at one time, and the requirement of four co-locators per tower. Sprint felt that Rappahannock County presented only a limited market. As such, Sprint said it would be hard-pressed to find even two other companies, such AT&T, Verizon, etc., to hang their antennae on Sprint's towers. 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These concerns were reiterated over lunch: protecting the rural scenic character of the county, a keystone in the county's Comprehensive Plan; sensitivity to the tourism business as promoted in the county and the Shenandoah National Park; issues related to potentially depressed property values near towers; and consideration for the historic structures and areas within the county. In the afternoon of Nov. 13, the Sprint people took a tour of the county with other members of the Cellular Coalition, visit ing each proposed tower site. Sprint had been in the county over the weekend and had driven about to see the nature of the landscape. Sprint appeared to be willing to develop a revised plan. They were open to ideas presented by recognized communications experts within the county, but cautioned that technical problems might rule out certain possible sites. 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Sprint PCS is challenging Rappahannock’s Zoning Ordinance and f Comprehensive Plan wtelation to their applications for telecommunication facilities, prior to any decision by Rappahannock’s elected officials. The Planning BjCpmmissioh had scheduled a public hearing at its October meeting on Sprinfs applications for seven telecommunication facilities throughout the County, but postponed it at the request of Sprint. Sprint then filed an appeal with the Board of Zoning Appeals, which was scheduled a public hearing on the appeal at the Rappahannock County High School on Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. The major points of Sprint’s appeal are as follows: • Sprint is objecting to the County’s requirement that all property owners within I*,, one mile of any new installation must be notified. This is an application proce| dure in Rappahannock County. It is part of our zoning ordinance. Sprint claims that there are over 800 property owners to be notified and that these requirements far exceed state law and are beyond the scope of the County’s jurisdiction to make these requirements. The County has provided Sprint with the names & addresses of all involved. • The County ordinance mandates that that any facility is required to have at least one co-user per facility. Sprint claims that this co-user mandate is “unlawful, capricious and unreasonable.” • The County ordinance prohibits any facilities and associated equipment from extending on to neighboring properties. The ordinance also contains specific safety standards to address the possibility of collapsing or falling equipment. Sprint claims that the County ordinance does not give them full control of their sites and that Sprint has given ample evidence that their facilities are safe. • The County ordinance requires evaluations of radio emissions. Sprint claims that all radio frequencies and engineering issues (including radio emissions) are controlled by the Federal Communications Commission and that Sprint has no control over those issues. • The County ordinance requires Sprint to pay for any experts or studies needed by the County to evaluate their applications. Sprint claims that violates Virginia law. • The County’s Comprehensive Plan has specific requirements for public facilities and public utilities. Sprint claims that the County needs to amend its Comprehensive Plan, and that Sprint is not a public utility. The Supreme Court of Virginia and several Federal District Courts have upheld the right of local governments to apply planning and zoning to these facilities. We should not back down under pressure from Sprint. Sprint has now requested that their hearing be tabled for 30 days. The BZA members will consider this request and vote on it at the public meeting scheduled on November 29, 2000. For further information on the Sprint applications and appeal, stop by or call us at the Rappahannock office of the Piedmont Environmental Council, 12717 Lee Highway, _ Washington, Virginia (540) 987-9441. Please continue to educate yourself so that you can attend any public hearings on Sprint PCS in Rappahannock County.

• Neighbor s/B 2 V0bituaries/B5 » Classifieds/B6, B7 ; * Real Estate/B8 November 22, 2000 1 Citizen of the Week Mark Currence Family: Wife, Carrie, married April 1, 1997 and son Daniel, four months Occupation: Deputy Sheriff with the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office Hometown: Flint Hill Points in between: Winchester Education: Deputy Currence is a 1990 graduate of Rappahannock County High School; a 1996 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College, General Studies and a 1997 graduate of Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy, Jailer Basic. He is a 1999 graduate of Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy, Law Enforcement, Court Security/Civil Process and Radar. Community: Deputy Currence is very community oriented and through the Rappahannock Sheriff's Office, he provides security, protection and peace of mind by patrolling the county roads. He is a regular participant for the law enforcement within the county at carnivals and other community events. He is heavily involved in checking of businesses, buildings and with the general welfare of the citizens of Rappahannock County. Deputy Currence also participates in the annual Shop With a Deputy program which provides Christmas for children in Rappahannock, who would miss qut on holiday fun due to circumstances beyond the family's financial control. Church: Current member of Washington Baptist Church. Interests: Hunting, farming, sports, reading and trains. lyidst interesting travel experience: Trip to Ft. Cauderdale and Orlando, Fla., fWlfcwed by a cruise to Freeport gn^Grand Bahama Island. Hardest/most important job: Bfeing a first time father. Accomplishments: Deputy Currence is proud to work in Rappahannock County and be a part of the Rappahannock Sheriff's Office. He grew up in the Flint Hill area, a ?on of Charlie and JoAnn Currence and was always very interested in the family farming operation. He feels fortunate to ipe a part of this county and community. He has certainly earned the respect of the citizens of this county and the Rappahannock News is proud to have Deputy Mark Currence as Citizen-of-theWeek. If you would like to nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, please contact Barbara Wayland $t 675-3338. > How to cook a turkey? The following are tips for how to cook a turkey from Mrs. Jennifer Deal’s Kindergarten Class at Rappahannock County Elementary School. This is the third year that advice from this class has been given to the community and it seems as though people are actually . | watching for it this year. $ \ j "Mama gets our turkey from the grocery store. I don't know what j my mom cleans it with, but I think j water that's in the sink. She has to .j put herbs on it. Herbs taste good to Mama and Mary, but not to me! She puts it on a pan and sticks it in the oven. She has to cook it for two hours on "hot" degrees. When it's i done, you eat it. It seems like a long time before she calls us for supper time. We might eat peas, vegetables, fruit and potatoes with it. Broccoli would be great too. We go to Grandma's and eat pumpkin pie. It's ! really good.” Qra>ce/Ott "First my dad kills a turkey up in the woods. Mommy has to clean off the feathers by scraping them off with a scraper. I guess she could pull them off if she wants. You have to clean it off with a sponge, soap and water. You have to put salt on it so it will be good. You have to cut the skin off with a knife. Put the turkey in a pot, a big pot! It goes in the oven, not the microwave because it's too small. You cook it for seven hours on ten meters degrees. Mrs. Deal, could you please send this home so that my mom will know how to really cook a turkey. She doesn't cook too much. My dad could use some help with hunting, too!" Zachcuy Huff "You get a turkey from any store first, you have to wash it in the sink. Then, you put it on a pan for the oven. I guess my family puts a little salt and pepper on it. We don't eat a lot of sugar because it's not good for you. You start baking it now. Put it in the oven on five degrees. You have to cook it about 12 minutes. Now you ...um.... put it on a big plate and eat it with a fork. I usually eat peas and mashed potatoes with it. It's really yummy!" BnXCpwvy Vxoyer "Well, God makes turkeys and they come from heaven. My mom goes and gets a turkey from the turkey shop. You clean the turkey with a water hose and soap. You have to take an old towel that you don't want anymore and wipe it off. Before you put it in a pan, make sure you kill it first. It goes in the oven to bake on "hot" degrees for 8,030 minutes. When it comes out of the oven, you eat it with a fork. My family eats mashed potatoes and milk with it. Milk is good for you!" Holly ChCLdrey "You have to get a turkey from the woods first. After you kill it, bring it home. You have to give it a bubble bath to clean it good. Make sure the feathers are off and that it is dead! Before it goes in the oven, put it in a pan. Mom puts spices on it to make it good. The oven has to be on 50 degrees hot and you have to cook it for seven minutes. That's the way we do it at our house. Spinach and rice are what we eat with it on Thanksgiving. Clement "Grandma gets a turkey from Walmart for Thanksgiving. You have to get a wet washcloth to scrub the dirt off. When the washcloth gets black, the turkey's clean. Grandma puts something on it before she bakes it, but I'm not sure what it is because 1 always watch a Thanksgiving movie. I do know it gets a little pepper on it and goes in a big pan. 1 think it's ready for the oven. Cook it on really "hot" degrees (like about 12) for about eight days I think. It's been a while since I've cooked a turkey, I'm only five years old! We don’t eat anything except for turkey on Thanksgiving. The dogs always fight for the bones. CjrayiOYV Love> "WelL.um, you definitely don't get a turkey at a toy store! I think we get it from Walmart. It's dirty when you get it, so you clean it with water and soap. You have to wash the soap off, though, because we don't want to eat a soapy turkey! Yuk! I think my mom’s going to get me a Barbie doll for Thanksgiving! The turkey goes on a pan before it goes in the oven. I cook it for ten minutes, three degrees. We don't want it to get burnt! We have tomatoes and lettuce with our turkey. We'll stay home, but we will have guests over." €mdy Pearcy "My grandma gets my turkey from the Price Club. She has to wash it with water. I don't know what kind of spices she uses, but it's really good! Grandma puts it on a big plate and she cooks it in the oven. She cooks the turkey for ten minutes on "hot" degrees. That makes it done. 1 can't remember what else we eat at Thanksgiving, that was a long time ago! I do know that we eat at Grandma's in Pennsylvania. My favorite dessert is cupcakes. When we finish, sometimes me and Gage play games." Aubrey Maynard/ "You have to get a turkey from Family Dollar. You clean it with the water hose in the back yard. We put it in a storage box and put it in the oven. Mom puts salt, oil and ketchup on it before it goes in the oven. That makes it good! She cooks it for five hours on 60 degrees. We eat carrots, mashed potatoes and cereal with our turkey. When we re done, my mom cleans the dishes." VeVant&Gray "We get a turkey from outside. You clean it with your hands. You have to put the turkey in a bucket. ’ Cook it in the oven for a long time. When it gets done, take it ; ^ out and eat it. Eat it with a 1 spoon. Hcuina/Jenklntr. "Mommy goes to Food Lion to get a turkey first. She has to wash it * with water and a washcloth. She t doesn't use any soap. She puts the U turkey on a pan and then it goes in "I the stove. Mommy puts the oven on ! 33 degrees and cooks it for 70 hours.,* When the times up, it's done! On ] Thanksgiving , we eat meats, green ;; . beans and com. My favorite \ dessert is chocolate pudding. We ‘ \ eat our Thanksgiving feast at ; I Grandmother's house." J r J&nnCfier VettCnge** "My grandma gets a turkey frontv* Food Lion or any grocery store. You“ have to clean it by washing it out ~ with soapy water. I think she puts it'" on a big plate. I wonder what that's TJ for? I think she puts hot pepper on Z it to make it good. Actually, I don't " really like turkey. When it goes in the oven, she cooks it for like 26 days on 35 degrees. They (my family ) eat it then. I eat potatoes and chicken nuggets on thanksgiving instead of turkey because I hate it. I'm really picky you know, so I don't usually eat dessert. I probably could if I wanted to!” 8 rCatv Kelly jutimi "Mommy and Papa get a turkey at Food Lion. They wash it in the sink with soap and water. It goes on some kind of big plate. I would put some salt on it too. Put it in the oven to bake. Mommy cooks it about ten minutes on 60 degrees. When it's done, we eat it. We go to Grandma Janet's for Thanksgiving but Papa cooks the turkey. I eat *' milk, carrots and vegetables with it. Fruit is good too. We like chocolate ” pudding for dessert. Fiona/McCarthy "Go to the store and get a turkey. Turkey starts with our letter "Tt". •* Quicke Mart would be a good place! You have to get it good and clean with water in the sink. You have to put it on a big plate. You don't have^ to put anything on it-not even salt or pepper. Put it in the stove. My mommy cooks it 20 hours so it's nice and hot! I think she cooks it on90 degrees-that sounds hot! Take it out and cut it, then eat it with ~ mashed potatoes. We have chocolate* and vanilla ice cream for dessert. ” Mmmm!” t Logan/Veft Lambert Orkis Recital at The Theatre Dec. 3 Grammy Award-winning pianist Lambert Orkis will give a fortepiano recital at The Theatre at Washington, Va., on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. The program includes Mozart variations, waltzes by Chopin and Liszt, a Chopin nocturne, and two Beethoven sonatas, including the universally loved "Appassionata" sonata. Lambert Orkis's musical interests encompass traditional and contemporary music performed on modern and period instruments. He has appeared in concert with cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and is fortepianist with the Castle Trio. He has appeared internationally as soloist with major orchestras, and holds the position of Principal Keyboard of the National Symphony Orchestra. Last season Orkis was privileged to present a recital in the Beethoven Birth House in Bonn, Germany, performing on an 1824 Graf fortepiano. A two-disc recording of solo Schubert works has just been released by EMI/Virgin Classics where Mr. Orkis performs both on an original 1826 Graf fortepiano housed in the Vleeshuis Museum in Antwerp, and also on the wonderful instrument built by Thomas and Barbara Wolf of The Plains, which will be used in the concert at The Theatre at Washington, on Dec. 3. With longtime recital partner violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, he performed over 80 Beethoven sonatacycle programs in the world's foremost concert venues during 1998, culminating in a Deutsche Grammophon CD release of the cycle which won the Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance, having also been nominated for Best Classical Album. A film of the Paris performances was also produced and broadcast on European television. His 1995 Berlin recital with Ms. Mutter (Deutsche Grammophon) and a Brahms/Schumann disc with cellist Anner Bylsma (Sony Classical) were both nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Chamber Music Performance. Tickets for the Dec. 3 concert, which begins at 3 p.m., are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, program details and further information phone (540) 675-1253 or send e-mdil to TheatreVA@aol.com. Lambert Orkis, pianist

i X Church ' - ' 1 ■ . \ • . • •• .' ' . .. Activities ■ S.i |Sfe; V County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Nov. 26 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. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship The New Harvest Christian Fellowship meets at the Viewtown Store with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30. A mid-week sen/ice is held in various homes in the community. For more information call 937-9993 or 937-5210 or 937-4929. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist 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 Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday. Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Forest Grove Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. FT Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist 8 a.m Holy Eucharist 9.15 a.m Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Sunday: Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Thanksgiving blessings to residents Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it is one of my favorite holidays of the year, when we all gather with family and friends to give thanks for all that we have as Americans. We all have a great deal to be thankful for. Untold numbers of people have died and continue to lose their lives in attempting to come to our country. Their desire is to build a new life as an American citizen. I can remember going to a one-room school with my sisters and brother in what is now the Shenandoah National Park. There were many such schools at that time and Hull School was owned by the county- tyIt was located on Route 612 which is now Hull School Road. It was about six miles west of US 211 and Route 612 continued into Page County which was a country road at that time. The school was" used for many purposes, but this was a special Thanksgiving program which included as many students as possible. Then they all joined in the singing. They had grades one through seven and the higher grades were sent to Sperryville School, which is now Faith Mountain. There was no transportation for anyone at that time. All the children walked to school together, as they passed each home, those children would join in. Not only did they enjoy the walk but they talked all the way and learned how to get along with one another. The facilities of the school included two outside toilets, one for the girls and one for the boys. The water was carried in a pail from a nearby spring, and each child would have a glass with their name on it. A wood stove kept the school warm in the winter. They had large desks that would seat two or three chil Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser HULL SCHOOL: The one-room school used prior to the Shenandoah National Park where MiSS Sadie Cannon was one of the teachers. * dren depending on their size. The desks were nailed to a piece of wood so they could be moved, and you could sweep under them. There was no dress code for the children. They could wear whatever they had or wanted. The teachers would board with local families. Some of the teachers were Sadie Cannon from Rock Mills, Cora Armentrout Willis, Lula Miller, and Valma Niner from Richmond. There were many more, but these are the later ones that some of the students still talk about. It is amazing in a span of 60 years that our lives could change so much. Many of the students that attended the school were related, and represent our heritage. They are a piece of who we are today. As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday it is a good time to be thankful for those who have gone before us, and a time to share the importance of our family members, family history and stories. My interest in the history of my family and county has increased as I have grown older. There are so many questions I wish I had asked my mother, since she is no longer with us. Some questions we will never know the answers to. Create a memory and family interest at your Thanksgiving this year. Mrs. Helen Coffey, Mrs. Ruby Dwyer, and Mrs. Sally Keyser met with Mrs. Mary Waters for breakfast in Luray on Thursday morning. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Sloane on Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Waters, and Mr. Douglas Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 * Waters of Luray. Happy 8th birthday to Miss Tiffany Wayland, who will celebrate her day on Thanksgiving this year. She is the daughter of Billy and Barbara Wayland. May all of you have a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. Call me with your news, and make it a good week. Thanksgiving service at First Baptist Church Thanksgiving services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 23 at the First Baptist Church in Washington at 10 a.m. with Jon Heddleston of Sperryville preaching. Happy birthday to Tiffany Wayland of Sperryville and Harold Scoggin of Harris Hollow Road, who both have birthdays on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23. Bobbie Jo Brown spent Wednesday night with Victoria Hudson and her family in Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons entertained with a birthday dinner for her son Richie Eastham on Wednesday night. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and children Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Richie's wife Patti. Happy birthday to Jamie Deal who will have her day on Monday, Nov. 27. Our condolences to Mrs. Ertha Corbin and Mrs. Shirley Foster of Flint Hill and the family on the death of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Charlotte Corbin Sealock of Falls Church who passed away on Sunday at INOVA Hospital in Fairfax. Have a happy Thanksgiving! ■ > "»"C—3 i i iTirafc. Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8.30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHIN G” U.S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 A Faithful Thanksgiving : w-h—: —————.— -jk. »»* -— * * Hardships prevailed that first Thanksgiving. Death was the Pilgrim's companion and creature comforts were few. Yes. some had survived that tortuous first year, but w ho knew what tribulations lay ahead? Many of us might wonder w hat inspired those straggling Pilgrims to have a Thanksgiving celebration at all. In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, the Lord assures us..."My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Paul proclaimed, “1 will gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of the Lord may rest upon me. For the sake of Him. then, 1 am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and i alumities; lor when I am weak, then 1 am strong." I he Pilgrims had the intangible comforts of faith and prayer. Through calamities, their spirits were made strong. Certainly then, whatever am situation, we all have reason to celebrate the strength we receive from our Heavenly Father. Enter God s House with a feeling of thanksgiving this week. His power is sufficient for you. 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A TISKET, A TASKET: Gift baskets for prices ranging from $35 are featured at Uncommon Sense in Historic Sperryville. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/R.B. Gassie fJnCommon Sense embodies the sweet smell of success | By George Rowand , Rappahannock News Staff Writer J Opening this weekend in the historic town of Sperryville is a new business called UnCommon Sense Inc. ' Owned by Elizabeth Lee Harris, UnCommon Sense is a scenting emporium where she preates personal scents for customers. Working with her bottles of potions to create something pleasant, Harris looks like a pharmacist in an ancient apothecary shop. . "What we re trying to offer iS an opportunity for people to Choose their favorite scent," she explained. Gifts make perfect scents With Christmas barreling down upon us, Harris might have the perfect gifts for husbands to buy their spouses. UnCommon Sense sells gifit certificates, of course, but it also offers baskets of goodies that will appeal to the sensual side of most females. The baskets range in price from about $35 up to $225 for the "Honeymoon" basket — which includes cocoa butter that smells like chocolate, oils, ginsing for men, royal jelly for IWQmen and assorted creams and bath salts, soaps and soakers. "We create bath therapy baskets, foot therapy baskets, love baskets — a smaller version of the Honeymoon basket — and baskets appropriate for Valentine's Day and weddings," Harris stated. ’ * She found the oils that she i^ses when she discovered a fcompany that made a moisturizer combining vitamins A, D «nd E, which according to Harris is not so easy to find. "I used the moisturizer, «fnd the company had the iscents, and they work well," she said. "They are mostly -ejssential oils, and I wanted people to have a chance to try ^hem out. •• "Oils have healing properties, that's been very well documented, and you do experience it through the scent." V Then going down the list of ■culs on the table in front of her, -tfarris continued. [[ "Lavender has been shown be a cancer preventative, ^ea tree oil will kill fungus, even jungle fungus — that's pood for Vietnam vets — and it <pn be inhaled. The idea is that £afh oil has a different scent, different properties, and some •gre almost impossible to find." !!• And when they are found, ^hey can be pricey. Holding up pint bottle, Harris elaborated "It costs $200 for a 16■ciunce bottle of East India [Sandalwood," she said. V I- Marriage £ Licenses The following marriage vhcenses were issued recently !'|it the Rappahannock Clerk's 'Office on Gay Street in ‘^Washington. ; Michael Edward ^Randolph, Washington and Xori Ann Garrison, ;|Washington. ' v Jonathan Lee Otto, Boston ‘and Lauren Beth Smiley, Boston. Gary Scott Kisner, "Amissville and Christine Marie Brown, Amissville. Mercer Garnett McCoy, Washington and Mary Jane ' Farrell, Washington. ■ I III- !■ imiiih ibi III .IMI.III ■■ m — .■■■■■ 11—1 -w- inrinr-tr«n -■ • TrmMrniiiiiiWMeaMHM^riWrttfriii*raaiaai SPECIALIZED: Various scents can be merged to create a personal scent at Uncommon Sense. Yet, no matter how expensive the original bottle is, a bottle of one's own scent should not be out of reach. A client-sized bottle of rose perfume is $8.50; one of Tea tree is $5.50. The shop also makes men's cologne. Striking the right note Harris compared the art of making a scent to music. A customer interested in having a scent created comes to the shop and puts a small dipstick into an oil, to see what works for her. Sometimes it's necessary to put two or three scents together, but Harris rarely wants to use more than that — the scent can become a little muddied. "There is no language for the sense of smell,” she said, "but it's a lot like music. You need a base note and a treble influence." It clearly is a kick for her to work with the oils. It evokes an earlier period for her, and she thinks others will agree. "Everybody's going to think of their grandmother when they smell the rose perfume ... or the lavender. They used to take lavender and put INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Lee Harris explains what goes into the process of creating a personal scent. it into sachets and make the house smell so good." The new shop in Sperryville is a descendent of one that started in Middleburg, before Harris went to Jamaica to live for a number of years. "The shop started in Middleburg as a result of needing to get products to my clients," Harris explained. Harris is a holistic health practitioner and massage therapist, and she also runs the Self Help Center in Sperryville. For now, the two businesses will operate out of the same location on Main Street, but she has plans to expand to a couple of other buildings nearby. UnCommon Sense Inc is located at 31 Main Street in Historic Sperryville. The store can be reached at (540)9871002, and Harris' e-mail address is elizharris@earthlink.net. ESL ±.' -.« WiaB‘ „„TOkry. • Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper.,. .' >p 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor JUpstairs from the Social Security Office) v ;■ Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 * ►V 4$. Upcoming Events College Night at RCHS Nov. 28 College Night will be held at Rappahannock County High School auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Learn what it takes to be admitted to Virginia's most popular four-year universities. Representatives from Virginia Tech, James Madison University and George Mason University will be on hand to explain the criteria used when selecting college freshmen. Indoor soccer to begin Indoor soccer is coming to Rappahannock County! Mark your calendars: the first play date will be Saturday, Dec. 2 at the RCHS gym. The program will run on Saturday afternoons in December, January and February. Watch this space for more details. "Introduction to 4-H" planned There will be an "Introduction to 4-H" for families who are homeschooled on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. Youth will start the "Introduction to 4-H" learning about foods and nutrition and prepare their own lunch. The 4-H program will furnish the food supplies. After lunch, the program will continue by sharing with participants what 4-H has to offer. If you are a youth between the ages of 5-19 years, please call the Extension Office to sign up, 675-3619. Garden Club to host greens sale The Rappahannock Garden Club members will once again be gathering greens and assembling Christmas swags, wreaths, and garlands for distribution on Dec. 6. Orders for those greens may be placed with Sally Havstad at 987-9342 before Dec. 1. The club makes fresh wreaths of boxwood and of mixed greens, white pine garlands, and door swags. Financial aid workshop set A college financial aid workshop will be held on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This workshop will cover sources of aid, new topics for 2001-2002 and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). FAFSA forms will be available from the guidance office at the end of November. If you have any questions regarding this workshop please contact Jason Gochenour, Senior Counselor at 987-8575. Twelfth Night to be performed RAAC and the Curriculum Enrichment Committee are proud to present Shenandoah Shakespeare Express performing Twelfth Night at Rappahannock County High School on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. In Twelfth Night, one of his most popular plays, Shakespeare creates comedy at every elevation from low slapstick to high irony. Writing at the height of his powers, Shakespeare gives us in one play a feast of language and a stage full of memorable characters. Sublime and subversive, Twelfth Night breaks rules and bends gender to show love in all its guises and disguises. Tickets at the door will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. Homecoming at RCHS All RCHS Alumni are encouraged to attend the fun events during Homecoming weekend in December. The Homecoming Court will be presented at the home basketball game on Friday, Dec. 1 followed by the Homecoming dance on Saturday, Dec. 2. The highlight of the dance will be the crowning of the king and queen. Dressy attire will be required for the dance. To order tickets in advance call Janet Long or Susan Fox at RCHS, 9878575. Bazaar at Lord Fairfax Lord Fairfax Community College's Phi Beta Lambda student organization will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Middletown Campus. Homemade crafts and holiday items will be available. Lunch will be available for purchase also. A call to artists The Middle Street Gallery, a non-profit artists' cooperative in Washington is planning their 2000 Holidays show focusing on the art of gift giving. The show will run through the month of December. "We are excited about having work by new artists as well as those who have shown with us before," said an organizer. Submitted work will be juried by gallery members. There will be no fee. A 40 percent (30 percent for members) gallery commission will be deducted from all sales. There is no limit to the number of pieces submitted, but keep in mind that this show focuses on holiday gifts. The Middle Street Gallery reserves the right to reject any work not meeting its standards. Required entry forms are available by calling 675-2355. Leave name, address and a form will be mailed to you. Forms can also be picked up by stopping by the gallery. 4-H Junior Holiday Camp set If you are between the ages of 9 and 13 years old and you love to spend the weekend with a bunch of fun people and have an incredibly fun time, then you should attend the first 4-H Junior Holiday Camp! This exciting camping weekend will include holiday decoration-making, a special holiday visitor, gift exchange and surprises, a snowman competition and much, much more. It will take place Dec. 8-10 at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center near Front Royal. For a registration form, please call or come by the Extension Office. This camp is open to all youth, not just presently enrolled 4-H members, but once you attend the camp, you will want to be in 4-H because you will have so much fun. For more information call 675-3619. Yoga classes available Yoga classes are held at the Rappahannock Healing Arts . Center in Sperryville every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Call Karen Loving to register at 547-2596. Shooting match every Friday A shooting match will be held every Friday night at 7 p.m. at ; the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company. Rules are: 12 ! gauge shotguns, only restriction 36 inch barrels and 25 yards. For additional information call 937-4110. ! Yoga with Lilo Do you want to be more flexible and feel better physically as ; well as mentally? Join us. Yoga with Lilo will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 675-3584 for more information. ; Aerobic classes underway On-going aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:15 to 9:30. A total body workout which includes 30 ; minutes of low-impact aerobics, floor work, weights and yoga ; stretches. For information call Beth Levick at 635-6149.

Plant combinations discussed at meeting By Susan Jones Rappahannock News Writer At this time of the year after a hard frost, gardeners are usually dreaming of next year's plantings. Rappahannock County Garden Club members are no exception. They received inspiration for such dreaming at their November meeting from Karen Rexrode of Aldie. Ms. Rexrode presented a slide show illustrating many different ways annuals, perennials and shrubs can be combined in the landscape to create pleasing effect. She was particularly sensitive to the needs we have in Rappahannock for plants to be heat-drought tolerant and distasteful to deer. Her colorful photos began with the earliest bloomers in spring and went full circle through winter. She recommended many cultivars bred especially for easy care, disease resistance, and beauty through more than one season. The gardens depicted ranged from very formal to wildly informal-there was something for everyone's taste. For more ideas, she recommended visiting several local gardens when they are open to the public for garden tours. She also recommended visiting Blandy Farm, the State Arboretum near Winchester. Ms. Rexrode owns Windy Hill Plant Farm, a nursery located on Route 50 near Aldie, eight miles east of Middleburg. She gave each club member her catalog and a packet of flower seeds. This month club members presented flower arrangement designs using the theme of "Shenandoah Snowfall". Jo-an Getsinger received a blue ribbon for her design. Janet Eastham, Mary Priest, and Virginia Scott also submitted entries. Several horticultural blue ribbons for nss w "Berrying Branches" were awarded for a wide variety of specimens. Members brought in beautiful branches of nandina, pyracantha, holly, beautyberry, winterberry, catoneaster, euonymous, Japanese cherry, and rabbitberry. Sally Havstad and Flo Phillips won blue ribbons for their violets entered in the house plant category. Hostesses for the afternoon were Jane Batchelder, Libby Byam and Betty Wood. Garden club members will be gathering greens and assembling Christmas swags, wreaths, and garlands for distribution Dec. 6. Orders for those greens may be placed with Sally Havstad at 987-9342 before Dec. 1. The club makes fresh wreaths of boxwood and of mixed greens, white pine garlands, and door swags. Rappahannock County Garden Club sponsors youth at the Garden Club of Virginia Nature Camp, offers scholarships to high school graduating seniors, and supports county landscaping projects. All of the club's funding comes from this Christmas greens sale. One Night Only! Give the gift that keeps on giving 52 weeks a year will host a holiday... Call-In Night Thursday, December 7, 2000 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.) w $11.00 t in county must not have been a subscriber in the last 30 days Thanksgiving wishes sent Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deane left Monday for their home in Dunn, N.C. after visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family and other relatives in the area. Kendra Hitt and Jennifer Peregory attended youth night at Amissville Gospel Church, Saturday evening and Kendra spent the night with Jennifer and her family. Sympathy is extended to the family of Dr. John Lee (Jack) Miller who passed away at Culpeper Regional Hospital on Monday. Dr. Miller was born and raised here in Boston, the son of late Silas and Olive Thornton Miller. The "Singing and Pickin'' party held at Salem Fire Hall on Friday evening, Nov. 17 was well attended as always. Keep reading for dates and time of the next party. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road were Mrs. Lucille Peregory, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory, Joel Peregory and children, Heidi and Kenny, all of Front Royal, Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS _ Devonna Savage of Rixeyville, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, all of Castleton and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark of Culpeper. With extended wishes, those on our birthday list for the week include: Kyle Printz on Saturday; Jason Grigsby on Sunday; Carolyn Petty and Melissa Bragg, both on Tuesday; Tony Tharp on Nov. 24 and Buddy Grigsby and Johnny Bragg, both celebrate on Nov. 27. The Windmore Foundation held their board meeting Thursday evening at the Windmore Office. Condolences are extended to Mr. Charles Curry, Jr. of Reva and all his family upon the passing of his father Charles Curry Sr. which occurred at the Culpeper Regional Hospital on Tuesday. A reminder of the shooting matches which are held each Friday night at Castleton Firje Department headquarters. Please call 937-4110 for any further information. , You are invited to worship at New Salem Baptist Church each Sunday: Sunday schoql at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. - The children theater production of "Squanto" sponsored by the Windmore Foundation for Arts was presented at Culpeper Middle School on Saturday evening. t< We take this time to wish® joyous Thanksgiving Day and a time of counting your blessings to each and every one of our readers. Your continued support for this column is greatly appreciated. ■;, Thanksgiving service Nov. 22 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Watch out for the hunters on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The deer will be running for their lives! And some of them into people's vehicles, so be on the look out. On Nov. 22 the annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Bethel Baptist Church. The Rev. Forrest Freeman, will be the host pastor and the fol lowing are tne otner cnurcnes ana community organizations that will be involved: Amissville Ruritan Club, Amissville Baptist Church and choir, Amissville United Methodist Church and choir, Amissville United Methodist Women, Forest Grove Baptist Church, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, and of course Bethel Baptist Church Choir. The service will begin at 7 p.m. and all attendees are asked to bring a canned food or non-perishable item with them to put in the Christmas baskets that the Amissville community does every year for the needy in our community. This service has been a tradition in Amissville for over 20 years, and some of the best gospel singing you will hear will be performed at this service. Refreshments will be served after the service. If you need more infor Amissville By AMY HITT 937*3401 mation call Rev. Forrest Freeman at 987-8673. On Nov. 26 Lewie and Ruby Smith will be celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary and then on the 27th, Ruby would like to wish Lewie a happy 78th birthday. Don't forget the Amissville Ruritan's Raffle. They are giving away three handmade quilts, a chainsaw, and a gold pocket watch. Tickets are available at tlackley s country otore and there is a picture of the quilts as well. The drawing will be Dec. 21, 2000 and winners will be notified. Help support the Ruritan's. Speaking of the Ruritan's, we will be doing the Christmas baskets again in conjunctipn with the Amissville United Methodist Women, Amissville United Methodist Churoh, Amissville Baptist Church, and the Bethel Baptist Church. If you know of any one in our area that may need help during the Christmas season, please contact one of these groups or you can e-mail me at amyrappnews@aol.com or call 937-3401. Next week I will have a list and schedule of all of the area Christmas programs and cantatas. 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Mattie Woodard Former resident Mattie Lee Woodard, 74, of Richmond, formerly of Washington, died Monday, Nov. 13 at Oasis Rest Home in Richmond. She was born Jan 9, 1926 in Culpeper to the late Joseph T. Bailey and Eleanor Baldwin Bailey. Mrs. Woodard was a member of Salem Baptist Church. " She is survived by two sons, William Franklin Woodard Jr. of Warrenton and Luther Woodard of Baltimore. Additional survivors include three sisters, Lula Martin of Verona, Laurie Brown of Jeffersonton and Rosie Pullen of Washington and a brother, James R. Bailey of Staunton. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, William Franklin Woodard; two sons, George T. Woodard and James H. Woodard; a daughter, Mary Jasper and two brothers, Thomas Bailey and Jpseph Bailey. * Graveside services were conducted on Friday, Nov. 17 at Washington Masonic Cemetery with Thomas Grove officiating. Found & Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. , Ella Menefee Born in county Ella Mae Menefee, 76, of Culpeper died Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Culpeper Health J. Falls honored On Sunday, Nov. 12 James Falls was honored with a plaque for 42 years of faithful Service to the Woodville 4 Baptist Church. He served as -Sunday school superintendent for a number of years. He is a dfeacon and choir member. y !«:'SW111 «LU;!# f . "J < 11« Woodville By JUNE CLARK. I 987*8827 ...it. . Saturday evening Michele, Die, and Walter Milton Burke visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Suche in Culpeper for family night. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Butch Harris and Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Suche and Mikey. On Thursday Walter Milton Burke and his grandmother Rena went Christmas shopping in Front Royal. Maybelle and Ray Keys of Slate Mills and Joe and Merle Daczewitz had lunch with Gladys Dulaney at the Hawksbill Restaurant in Luray on Friday. Sympathy is extended to the Norman family due to the death of Katherine Bayne. Have a great Thanksgiving Day and weekend! Care Center. She was born Feb. 14, 1924 in Rappahannock County to the late Charles W. Menefee and Missouri Clark Menefee. Miss Menefee was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time at the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Center. She is survived by two brothers, Issac Menefee and his wife, Liz of Orange and Laney Menefee of Culpeper and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by a brother, Albert Menefee and a sister, Alice Peyton. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Found & Sons Chapel with Rev. Alpheus Atkins officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Menefee, George Menefee, James Menefee, Ray Menefee, Junior Peyton and Larry Kenney. Charlotte Sealock Falls Church resident Charlotte Lee Corbin Sealock, 57, of Falls Church died Sunday, Nov. 12 at INOVA Hospital in Fairfax. Mrs. Sealock was born in Front Royal on March 11, 1943 to Ertha Florence Hawkins and the late Warren Burnam Corbin. Mrs. Sealock is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert "Bobby" Sealock of {JnsfiUiincj ^ZJtioucjtiti by Randy Minter DRAWING CONCLUSIONS Those who contemplate the meaning of life may complain that there are too few clues. The more light-hearted among us may suggest that we come to the end of our lives just as we are getting good at living. Of course, if life were so easy to decipher, there would be little need for philosophers and the many volumes of discourse they have given to the subject of life and living. The Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard has tied life in a succinct little knot with the words, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” If Life can be made easier by abiding by the lessons learned, we would do well to listen to our elders. How hard it is to learn a life lesson until after we seem to need it. And yet, even this is untrue, because we find ourselves moving more easily through life as we age, as we take in the lessons life seems to afflict us with. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we offer a full range of services and welcome families from all backgrounds and denominations. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. For answers to your questions, call 540-347-3431. "Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises. ” -Samuel Butler ‘ loi c -1.ni>ii^i • r U Nf ft At MOM r • "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manag IVs* Is FOUND Family Owned & Operated Scott Found, Mgr. 540-825-3530 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, VA 22701 Falls Church; a daughter, Karen Lynn Sealock of Nags Head, N.C.; her mother, Ertha Florence Corbin of Five Forks; a sister, Shirley A. Foster of Flint Hill and a best friend, Janet Harrison. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at ‘ Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Interment followed in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Sealock, Mike Sealock, Stevie Sealock, Rodney Sealock, Todd Sealock and Chris Sealock. Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Harrison, J.T. Pullen, Dr. Ron Easley, Junior Chadwell, Whitey Smoot, Chris Foster, Elwood Grove, Denny Cooper and Richard Brown. r Dr. John Miller Born in Boston Dr. John Lee "Jack" Miller, 82, of Culpeper died Monday, Nov. 13 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born on O 2 j 1918 in Boston, the soi tht late Silas D. Miller and C.-: ve Thornton Miller. He is survived by a c ^r, Frances Miller Tolbert, husband, E.L. Tolbert ana two nieces, Dr. Jane Tolbert and Margaret Tolbert, ill of whom reside in Florida. His wife Dorothy Temple Eubank predeceased him. Dr. Miller attended public schools in Culpeper and Rappahannock counties and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute, the University of Richmond and the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. He practiced optometry in Culpeper for 40 years. He has served as President of the Virginia Optometric Association and served ten years as one of two Optometric Members of the Virg'nia Stace Board of Opticians. Dr. Miller served in the United States Navy and was stationed in the Pacific during World War II. He was a. member of the Rotary Club of Culpeper since 1949. where he waa Paul Harris Fellow and served as P e.s ■■■ it from 1957 to 1958. He a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry for many years. Graveside services were held on Nov. 15 at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Kate Chipps. Found & Sous Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Harvey Anderson Harvey Anderson of Washington died on Friday, Oct. 13. Survivors include four daughters, Samantha Clinton of Benson, N.C., Pamela J. Kohute of Alvin, Texas, Karen Anderson of Friendswood, Texas and Sheila Rule of Osage Beach, Mo. and a son, Michael W. Anderson Sr. of Jewett, Texas: >n grandchildren and ten g’- ,( -grandchildren. shall be separated but for ; season. 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The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services We Accept j Rentals ' * Apartments V. _ 2 BR, Amissville area, CAC, propane heat, W/D, $650 + util., Sec. Dep. Call John (703) 361-8209 from 9-5pm. LOOKING-FOR A place to live? Capitalhousing.com,The most complete housing search engine. /» .. " 1 ."\ aa Rentals ^ Houses v_✓ RAPPAHANNOCK CO. - Boston area, 2BR, 1BA, full bsmt, 3 acs w/nice view. Avail, immed. No indoor pets. $650/mo. 540-987-8877. SMALL HOUSE CONVERTED from barn, available for full-time or weekend use. Located on farm near Flint Hill. 1 BR, 1 BA, great room, built-in bookcases, woodstove, & electric heat. $600/mo. 540675-4901 WASHINGTON, VA2BR, 2BA, 2 acres, 2 stall barn, CAC, beautiful views, $950/ mo. 703-365-7718 100 For Sale By Owner 4 BDRM 2 BA. Single family, updated kit., new windows, carpet. 129 E. Meadowland Lane Sterling. $195,000 540-822-5855 4 BDRM 2 BA. Single family, updated kit., new windows, carpet. 129 E. Meadowland Lane Sterling. $195,000 540-822-5855 Land Wanted - Small acreage for homesite in immediate area of Washington, VA. 703522-0066 -... 224 Firewood v- -J FREE FIREWOOD, Purcellville. Va- trees are down, you cut, remove ASAP Call 540-4542272 (cell phone) MIXED FIREWOOD FOR , SALE $ 125/Cord. 540-9871153 BEDS, PAIR of twin Sealy, mattress & boxspring w/ solid pine headboards. Exc. cond $500 540-592-3297 MATCHING SOFA AND CHAIR- Contemporary, exc cond $125 703893-2299 HAY: 1000 ROLLS 1st cutting alfalfa: fair to poor, take all $1000 roll 2nd cutting beautiful. excellent 600 rolls $30/roll. take all. 540454-2272 (cell phone), Purcellville, Va BROYHILL ENTERTAIN. CTR, matching armoire, w/ dresser, solid pine, $1500 for all 703-7291438 DIRECTV Mini-satellite dish $69 99 FREE INSTALATtON Local channels new available! 1 -800-459-7357F-11 HARMON COAL STOVE Mark III. 3 years old, excellent condition, heats 1600 + sq ft. Also included 1 ton of coal in 50 pound bags $1100 Call 540-8252854 STACKABLE WASHER/ dryer, great condition. $150. OBO. New oil tank $100. OBO 540349-0802 261 Misc. Wanted SEEKING A TRACING PROJECTOR 540347-1970 after 6 PM or 540-347-4222, days, ask for Jeanne. 262 Musical Instrument* DRUMS - PEARL export, w/HDW, & symbals, exc. $650. Shure mixer, w/speakers $150. 703978-6846 YAMAHA EBONY UPRIGHT piano with uphol. bench. Perfect cond. $3700. 540-3492520 DOOR, EXT., with side light (window), threshold & most of frame. Anderson window, casement, 3' X 3'. 540592-3297 FUEL OIL FURNACE & tank. FREE. Call Tom 1 evenings 540-3414377. 2 YR. OLD Rottweiler/shepherd mix, very friendly, outside dog. 540-788-4495 STILL SEARCHING/ Missing since 9/7/00. Male Jack Russell/ Terrier-Mix. blk./ white/ brown, Short-haired; bobbed tail; no collar; 25 lbs; not fixed; heartbroken in Orlean, Va. $2,000 Reward!!! 540364-1895. 5 350 Businas* Sarvlcas EARLYS CARPET, INC. The one stop shop for complete Home I Xxt ratine Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Walljxiper* Slip Covers tk l pholslerv Residential A Commerical Kl. 211 VA 937-5500 Childcare 'WO Wanted V ^ FT LIVE OUT: N/S Cville I home needs intelligent, creative, Eng spkg nanny tor 4 & 6 yr old boys t future infant Must drive own, reliable car to school & activities Great salary, holidays & vac Recent crim/fin bkgrnd checks a plus Lv msg tor Tracy @ 703-969-1921 " > 605 Automobiles V > '95 BMW 530- Auto. European pkg, rr splr, TW, cass/CD 6, new tires/brakes, immac $18,900 703-222-3503 '98 BUICK CENTURYFull power, red. like new cond, 40,000 mi., $12,700 540-547-4128 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 98. green, 5 speed. AC. 49.000 miles, mint condition Call 540-825-3599 CHEVY CAVALIER WAGON 1990, 73K miles, ac. auto, very good cond $2300 540347-4077. 89 DODGE SPIRIT - Turbo. 4D sdn. auto, FWD. Great in snow AM/FM cassette, great shape $2,500/obo 540-937-5733 HONDA ACCORD 1992, great condition, $3000 OBO 540-349-0802 HONDA CIVIC 1991 5 speed, good shape $2100 540-788-3272 f-~-----*"N 60S Automobiles ____J 90 HYUNDAI EXCEL GS-5 spd. 68.5 k, passed Va. insp./emm. AM/FM cass., $1,195. 703-620-5429 SATURN SCI, '94, 5 speed, sunroof, CD player, 93,000 miles. Great condition. $3,200/OBO. Call 540752-9558, Iv. msg. OYOTA COROLLA 1984, $350. Needs Work. 540-788-4887. )2 TOYOTA PASEO - Black 2 dr. 16V, 125k, manual, exc. cond., AC, CD, sunroof, $3,700 ObO 703-855-5019 J3 TOYOTA Tercel HB, 4DR, 186Kmls, in use Nov inspection. $550 Moore 540-987-8953. 650 Part* * " Accessories s—J ;OVER THAT PICK-up bed for the winter. Fiberglass truck cap., 60”W X 88" L. Great condition. $150. 540788-4626 665 Sport Utility Vehlclo ORD BRONCO 1978, blue & white, 4WD, hard & soft tops, refurbished engine, runs great $1500 OBO. 540825-3599 ask for Ben (days) ORD EXPLORER 1991, 4 dr . loaded, leather interior, 103k, excellent cond., $6250 OBO. 540-347-4997 after 6 PM SUSU TROOPER 1990, looks good, needs pinion work $1000 540341-4687 675 Trucks / Pickups :hevrolet 1500 Pickup 90- Reg. cab, shrt bed. 350 motor. Turbo 700 Tranny w/ shift kit. Blk ext/grey int 6" susp lift 3'' body lift New 39x18.5 Mickey Thompson tires. Bushwacker extended fender flares, air damn hood, stereo sys 139K. $12,UOO/OBO. 540-6876578 JHEVY C30 DUALLY 1986. 80,000 miles $5200 OBO 540-7883272 IHEVY 1978, 4 WD. 350 rebuilt eng, new tires, runs great needs little work $2500 OBO 703361-2223 '. "V Full Time 3 13 Employment sI/ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Experience a must. Job cost accounting necessary. Some telephone and other office duties. Sterling. Virginia. Benefits and 401K. Call Helen 703-404-4887 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Experience a must. Job cost accounting necessary. Some telephone and other office duties. Sterling, Virginia _ Benefits and 401K Call Helen 703-404-4887 ATTN: WORK FROM HOME $500-$2500/mo. P/T $3000-$7000/mo. F/T Training provided. Free booklet, www.seekvourdream £Qm 800-810-7311 BOOKKEEPER Warrenton software consulting firm is seeking an exp. full-charge bookkeeper/ office administrator. A/P, A/R, P/R, G/L, financial statements and other routine office admin functions. Full-time, flexible “school hours”, benefits, $13-17/hr based on experience. Relational Solutions, Inc. Please fax resume to 540-349-9600. CARETAKER for elderly individual. Washington, VA Part-time, daily. 540-349-4115 Certified Nursing Assistant Reliable, experienced (home care experience preferred but not required), flexible, CNA needed. Local travel required. PRN positions available immediately. Excellent working environment and benefits. Call Hospice of the Rapidan, 540-825-4840, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM weekdays. CHEF Middleton Inn Bed & Breakfast Washington, YA Experience required. Includes Weekend Breakfast Work. Please Contact Michelle 540-675-2020 to schedule an interview. DRAFTING Computer aided, entry level for eng’r firm in Leesburg, VA. Good people, good pay, good benefits. Fax resume to 703-771-4066 or e-mail. AB@Dwyer.com DRIVER For Hauling Co. Seeking FT w/ exp. Class B w/ air, CDL. Excellent pay & benefits. Call 540-937-3723 DRIVER/FUEL DELIVERY Full-time CDL w/ hazmat Dependable, good pay with benefits. 401K 540-825-2333 Driver/ Packer Early am hours for wholesale florist in Manassas. (Near Nissan Pav.) Must be reliable & have good driving record, seniors welcome. Call Dee for information 888-285-1100 Elderly Care Family seeks individual to stay with elderly lady in exchange for room & board in the Sperryville area For additional details 540-987-9463 Days only DRIVERS AIRGAS the ndustiy leader for the production & cfet. of compressed gasses & welding supplies is seeking energetc. hardworking individuals to drive in the Northern Virginia area. Candidates should be at least 21 yrs. of age. Class B CDL w/ HAZMAT & at least 2 yis. driving exp. w/ dean record. Team player w/ good communication & people skills. Co. offers competitive hourly rates starting at $14.00 & benefits include health & dental, 401K, paid vacations, paid co. holidays, life ins., employee stock purchase plan & more. Please call 703-471-0553 to schedule an interview or FAX resume to 703027-6495 EOE Electrical JOURNEYMEN & APPRENTICES Commercial work in NoVA. We offer top wages, performance bonuses, profit sharing, 401 (k), medical and dental, and apprenticeship and extended training. Good driving record required. Call 703-406-8510 for an appt. ELECTRICIANS Immediate Openings • 2 Residential Lead Mechanics • Helpers needed for work in the Warrenton/ Culpeper area. Mechanics $13-$15 per hour. Helpers $10-$12 per hr. DOE Why travel to the City when you can work Local. Call 540-229-2009 or 540-825-6273 ELECTRICIANSMECHANICS & HELPERS Commercial/ ResidentialVA work only. Excellent pay with paid vacation/ holidays, transportation, health insurance, 401K, Apprenticeship Sponsor. Apply by appointment only. KC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., 540-349-8500 (EOE) • ELECTRICIANS • RESIDENTIAL MECHANICS • EXPERIENCED HELPERS Weekly pay & job security. Our work is strictly in Virginia. Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 ext 11 Make a difference, scheduled volunteers and weekend employees needed fora non-euthanasine county shelter located in Amissville. Will train. A bue for does a must. 18 m~s. or older onty need apply. 540-937-3283 OWN A COMPUTER? Then put it to work! $25-$75/hr PT/FT Free book 888-528-6532 www.vouwoikhome.com PUNCH OUT MEN Local work, residential, must have experience & tools. Good pay. Must have own transportation. 804-946-0654 RECEPTIONIST and some clerical bookkeeping duties. Must have excellent phone skills. Starting at $16 - $19K per year. 540-347-0765 bales Associate for Sunnyside Farms, excellent customer service and communication skills required. Retail experience helpful. Full-time, weekends required. $8 -$12/hr to start. Please fax resumes to 540-675-2346 or call 540-675-2627 Ask for Michael EOE WOOD WORKER Immediate opening, for early aircraft construction for Wright Bro's Centennial. Salary based on experience. Company benefits. 540-347-1909 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! 540-347-4222 r Executive assistant Stanley Martin Companies, Inc., premier homebuilder headquartered in Reston, VA, seeks mature, organized Administrative Assistant to support a busy executive. Position requires minimum of HS diploma or equivalent (some undergraduate work preferred), good writing and computer skills, 4-5 years office experience. If you are seeking a place where you can learn and grow, please fax your resume and cover letter with wage requirements to: Stanley Martin Companies, Inc., 1881 Campus Commons Drive, #101, Reston, VA 20191, Attn: Nancy Roepke @703/715-9857. EOE/M/F/D/V SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING OF WARRENTON Now Hiring Care Managers (all shifts) Housekeepin Please apply in person on Wednesdays between the hours of 1 PM and 4 PM. Ask for Idella Marshall 194 E. Lee St. Warrenton, VA IfemNDdNT /_ Living Communities -— Bids & Proposals V---$ RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting proposals in a Request for Proposals toprovide professional architectural services to Rap-' pahannock County. The terms and conditions, proposal submission and evaluation standards, and other pertinent information, are explained more fully in the full text of the RFP. available from the County Administration Office, 290 Gay Street. Washington. VA 22747' (540) 675-3342. The deadline for bid submission is 4:00 PM,' November 30, 2000 ' BY Order Of: • John W. McCarthy County Administrator 11-15,11-22-00 #346177 Invitation to Bid On 1982 International 12-Passenger School Bus Summary The Rappahannock County School Board is soliciting bids for the purchase of one 1982 12-passenger, gas powered engine, hereafter referred to as “vehicle" The vehicle is being sold in an “as is" condition. It is equipped with among other things, the following; 1) a new engine installed in 1994 2) a new Ricon lift installed in 1997 (for handicapped use), and ! 3) tires in good condition . INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS A Bidders must submit one original and two copies of their proposed bids to David M Gangel, Superintendent, Rappahannock County School Board, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington VA 22747 no later than noon on later than noon on December 8, 2000. B All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Bid Proposal'' RIGHT TO REJECT The Rappahannock County School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to contact any bidder prior to the award. The Board does not discriminate against any Bidder on any basis. CONDITION OF VEHICLE A The vehicle is in running condition, but is expressly being sold in a “AS IS'! condition The Rappahannock County School Board shall not be liable for . any repairs or replacement parts for the vehicle. .. B Rappahannock County School Board warrants that no liens exist against the •' vehicle, and that the awarded bidder will be provided with a valid Certificate of Title AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION The vehicle will be available for inspector! from 9 A M. until 2 P M. each day from December 4 through December 7, feOOO Other arrangements may be made by calling 987-8591 for an appointmept REQUIREMENTS The awarded bidder must remove the vehicle from the premises of the Rappa-! hannock County bus garage immediately, but no later than two weeks after! payment is received by the School Board METHOD OF PAYMENT The awarded bidder shall submit a cashier’s check in the amount specified cn the bid to Rappahannock County Public Schools. 6 Schoolhouse Road. Washington VA 22747 The check must be submitted upon receipt of the bid award but no later than two weeks beyond the date of notification by the RCPS. 11-22, 11-29-00 #347579

MTBHOIt DECORATOV manager ft SALES POSmONS We are looking for someone with a stronq decorating flare, plenty of energy & great people skills. We offer a positive working environment. Benefits include 401K, Health ins. & vacation. Please call, Nicole Balding G Street Fabrics Centreville, VA 703-818-8090 INTERIOR DECORATOR We are looking for someone with a strong decorating flare, plenty of energy & great people skills. We offer a positive working environment. Benefits include 401K, Health ins. & vacation. Please call, Nicole Balding G Street Fabrics Centreville, VA 703-818-8090 Route Driver/ Sales Person Potomac Farms/ Galliker Dairy Co. has immediate job opportunities based in the Culpeper area. Starting wage 30K plus. Excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vacation, pension and others. Previous route sales experience and Class A CDL license preferred but not necessary. Must have clean driving record, for more information call Jim 1-800-477-6455 ext. 238 EOE/M/F/V CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Leesburg, VA Regular, full-time position in a dynamic fastpaced work environment. Excellent customer service skills are needed to assist with incoming telephone calls and customer service for the public. Additionally, this position will be responsible for filing legal documents, mail delivery and other correspondences dealing with the public. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School diploma and at least six months experience. Successful candidate will undergo criminal background check and drug screening. Ref #01-129 ($19,473 - $27,262/yr) Apply immediately. To receive a required application contact Website: WWW.CO.LOUDOUN.VA.US or call 24-hr. Job line: (703) 777-1536. Human Resources: (703) 777-0213. TDD USERS ONLY: (703) 777-0107. EOE. ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE ft If ypu are a results-oriented sales professional, energetic and an out-going individual; -witb-expenence - in advertising sales,—you jnay be the person we are seeking. ft ft The Fauquier Times Democrat has an opportunity for you to join a results oriented, sales team. W O W Competitive benefits package plus lucrative earnings potential. Please fax resume to: Kathleen Keller Advertising Sales Manager The Fauquier Times Democrat 540-349-8676 E-mail: kkeller9timespapers.com EOE (Times NORTHERN VIRGINIA IF Minnieland at Gainesville is now hiring for the 4’s Room 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Competitive pay, educational allowances and excellent benefits. Please call Debbie or Rebeccah at 703-753-2213 or fax resume to: 703-753-0398 EOE BANK OPERATIONS ANALYST Rapidly growing community bank located in Reston, VA has an exciting and challenging job opportunity for a high energy team oriented individual. Excellent math, analytical, and communication skills required, 2 to 3 years Operations experience in business and/or retail banking and compliance knowledge a plus. Competitive salary and a generous benefit package. Please send resume to L Mitchell at: 10700 Parkridgc Blvd., Suite 450 Reston, VA 20191 or fax to: (703) 391-1506. EOE Medical DIALYSIS NURSE/ RELIEF CHARGE $5,000 HIRING BONUS! Looking for a challenge and a comfortable working environment? If so, Warrenton Dialysis Center has an opening for you. The Dialysis Nurse provides regular dialysis treatments to facility patients and, based on experience, will earn additional differential pay for performing charge duties. Candidates will ideally have prior dialysis experience but we are willing to train the right person. A current VA RN license is a must. This position offers an EXC. Salary, charge differential. a FULL Benefits Package. and a HIRING BONUS! Interested candidates should send a resume with salary requirements to: Amy Guiick, FMC of Warrenton 320 Hospital Drive #B101 Warrenton, VA 20186 or Call (540) 347-5090 M/W/F, 9AM to 5PM EOE AIRLIE CONFERENCE CENTER Full & Part Time Positions Day & Evening Shifts ★ BANQUET SERVERS ★ HOUSEKEEPERS/ DAY & EVENINGS ★ CONFERENCE ROOM SET-UP MANAGER ★ BARTENDERS ★ DISHWASHERS ★ PREP COOK ★ BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Competitive Wage, Benefit Package including Health, Dental & 401k Apply in person 6809 Airlie Rd. • Wamenton, VA. No phone calls please INTERIOR DECORATOR We are looking for someone with a strong decorating flare, plenty of energy & great people skills. We offer a positive working environment. Benefits include 401K, Health ins. & vacation. Please call, Nicole Balding G Street Fabrics Centreville, VA 703-818-8090 BANK OPERATIONS ANALYST Rapidly growing community bank located in Reston, VA has an exciting and challenging job opportunity for a high energy team onented individual. Excellent math, analytical, and communication skills required, 2 to 3 years Operations experience in business and/or retail banking and compliance knowledge a plus. Competitive salary and a generous benefit package. Please send resume to L Mitchell at: 10700 Parkridge Blvd., Suite 450 . Reston. VA 20191 or fox to: (703) 391-1506. EOE WRITER Seeking experienced writer with a flair for arts, entertainment and leisure feature stories. Weekly deadlines. Can work mostly from home. Ideal candidate will be familiar with entertainment opportunities in Fauquier County. Prefer county resident Send resume, and clips to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 or call Robin Earl 540-347-4222 (times Kgaammoa NORTHERN VIRGINIA CASE MANAGEMENT Come be a part of our team and work close to home! Fauquier Hospital is an acute care Hospital located approximately 40 miles from Washington, D.C. in scenic Warrenton, Virginia and easy driving distance from Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Winchester, Virginia. Experienced positions- full time available in our Case Management department. All candidates are required to have valid Virginia state Registered Nurse License. Minimum of two years in Discharge Planning or two years in Case Management or five years nursing with preferred experience in utilization review, case management, or clinical leadership role. Our salaries are competitive and are based on experience and education. An excellent benefit package completes the compensation program. For an information packet and application please telephone, write, or email us. Resumes should be sent to: Director- Human Resources The Fauquier Hospital, Inc. 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-2550 540-341-0823 (fax) humanresources@fauauierhosDital.org E.O.E. VDOT is growing in order to Keep Virginia Moving. We are seeking qualified applicants for the following openings: INSURANCE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER II (ROW Agent Specialist) #02776 & #07691 "Performs various real estate transactions including negotiations with landowners, title exams & prepares right of way cost estimates and appraisals. Requires knowledge of State & Federal Real Estate laws. Must be able to obtain notary public appointment. Hiring range: $26,722 - $50,167. INSURANCE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER II (Appraiser) #02960 Performs appraisals on all types of real estate property, including partial acquisitions. Requires knowledge of State & Federal Real Estate laws. Must be able to obtain notary public appointment. ■ Candidates must be actively pursuing or possess a Real Estate Ap| praisal License. Hiring range: $26,722- $50,167 ADMINISTRATIVE & PROGRAM SPECIALIST III (Program Support Technician) # H7007 Provides administrative & technical support to L & 0 Section. Will assist consultant coordination function by checking & processing consultant vouchers; reviewing project submissions for accuracy & completeness. Requires skill in performing complex mathematical calculations including trigonometry & knowledge of current office practices and skill using computers. Hiring range:$9.83 - $16.89 per hour. NOTE: This position is limited to 1,500 maximum hours worked in a 365-day period & is not entitled to State Benefits. A valid VA Driver’s License is required for all positions and selected candidates will be subject to a DMV driving record review. Salary Negotiable based on Training & Experience. Excellent benefits. Detailed job announcement available on web site or call 540-8297302 for more information. VA State Application required and available at http://www.dhrm.state.va.us. Send applications to: VDOT, HR Section, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, Virginia 22701; FAX 540-829-7448. Applications must include the position title and position number. A separate application is required for each position applied State Application deadline Friday, December 1, 2000 at 5 PM. WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING VDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER JOB OPENINGS--TOWN OF HERNDON FULL-TIME Custodian Facility Maintenance Supervisor Field Inspector/ Utility Marker Manager ot Recreation Services Pool Operations Manager Utility Equipment Operator II Water Meter Reader PART-TIME (w/Benefits) Custodian Marketing Specialist Mechanic Assistant/ Yard Manager (part-time) Office Assistant 11/ Admin. Clerk Preschool Teacher PART-TIME (no Benefits) Lifeguards Office Assistants Recreation Class Instructors (Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, Fitness, Pottery) Seasonal L aborer Snow Removal Truck Drivers or Laborers $19,309+ $38,054+ $28,683+ $47,425-58,000 $32,000+ $24,933+ $23,059 $9.28/hr. $14.69-18.63/hr. $11.08/hr $11.98-13.17/hr. $12.88-16.34/hr. $7.32-$11.82/hr. $7.51-14.01/hr. Varies $8.32-10.75/hr. $ 15-20/hr. Call 703-481-1185 or e-mail us at jobs®town.herndon.va.us for information/application. Our job listing are posted on our website www.town.herndon.va.us EOE/ADA TECHNICIAN I (FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC) Announcement #OES31100 The Fauquier County Office of Emergency Services is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedics. This position will perform specialist work in emergency medical services, hazardous materials, firefighting, and emergency response training. Qualified applicants must possess knowledge of emergency medical assistance techniques, rescue, and firefighting. This work involves exposure to hazardous, dangerous, and physically demanding conditions including accidents, rescues, injuries, medical emergencies and fires, and being subject to 24-hour call. Prior experience working with the public is essential. Certifications in VA Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMT-C), VA Department of Fire Programs Firefighter II and Driver Operator, and VA Department of Emergency Services Haz Mat Operations are required An associate degree in Emergency Medical Services or Fire Science is desirable. Salary range is $28,769 - $43,154 with excellent fringe benefits. Selectees must pass a polygraph test. Final candidates must pass a County paid post-offer employment physical examination and drug test. Pre-employment testing consists of a written exam and physical agility test to be held at 8:00 a m. in Warrenton on Saturday, December 2, 2000. Candidates must first complete a 1 V4 mile run on Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. Fauquier County Classified application is required. Contact Human Resources, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, by 4:30 November 28, 2000. For assistance call (540) 347-8668. Fax # (540) 349SI 33. Job Line # (540) 347-6905. EEO/AA/M/F/D MONOMOY SERVICES, INC. In Search Of OFFICE ASSISTANT The office is located in Marshall. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, AP, AR Invoicing, Receptionist Duties, Typing, and Filing. Hours are 7-3, Monday-Friday. Fax your resume, in confidence, to 540-364-0443, or call 540-364-0441 for Interview. EOE PIEDMONT PRIMARY CARE PEDIATRICS MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ LPN/RN (FT) Day and evening hours. Benefits. Full & part-time positions available. Friendly non-smoking environment. Fax resume with references and salary requirements to: 540-349-0920 PRODUCTION WORKERS Smith-Midland Corp. a manufacturer of precast concrete products, is now seeking associates to work in the production plant. We offer a beginning rate of $8.50/hr with reviews at 6 months and one year. Excellent benefits include a quarterly bonus program, 401 (k) retirement and savings plan, health and dental insurance, paid vacation and educational reimbursement. Qualified persons my contact: Personnel Dept. P.O. Box 300 . Midland, Va 22728 Ph: 540-439-3266 Fax: 540-439-1232 E-mail: asmith@crosslink.net MARKETING DIRECTOR: The Virginia Gazette & Williamsburg Magazine. Experienced newspaper executive to grow advertising and circulation revenues for award-winning twice-weekly newspaper and monthly magazine geared to visitors. Demonstrated skills in training, team motivation, special sections, telemarketing, classified growth, Quark pagination, budgeting, co-op, promotions, agency presentations, combo sales, Internet sales, database research. Top salary and bonus to best candidate. Full benefits, generous vacation. Send resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience to: Publisher, Virginia Gazette, 216 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. No phone calls, please. Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, made and entered on the 2nd day of November, 2000, in the partition suit brought by Milton L. Grant, et al against Iva A. Fletcher, et al, Chancery Number 00-06, I will, on I December 8. 2000, at the front door of the Court I House in Washington, Virginia, at 2.00 o’clock p m. on that day, offer for sale to the highest bidder, the real estate described as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land (Tax Map parcel 29-10), together with any buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, situate, lying and being in Hampton Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, the property being located on the east side of U S. Highway Route 211-Business and containing 1.13 acres, more or less. This is a portion of the same and identical land conveyed to John Walker by deed from James L. Oden and Sarah Elizabeth Oden, his wife, dated January 2, 1904 and recorded in Deed Book W. page 256, said land being more particularly described by survey set forth in a deed dated October 31, 1877 and recorded in Deed Book O at Paqe 354. LESS AND EXCEPT THEREFROM, however, the following described tracts or parcels of land previously conveyed from the original tract containing 4 acres, which tracts are more particularly described as follows: One- that certain tract or parcel of land, being the eastern portion of the aforesaid lot and containing 2 acres, more or less, which tract was conveyed to Cora Hunter by deed from John Walker and Alice Walker, his wife, dated July 11, 1904 and recorded in Deed Book W, page 336 Two- that certain tract or parcel of land containing 0 16 acre as more particularly described according to a survey set forth in a deed dated August 17, 1929, which tract was conveyed to the Commonwealth of Virginia by deed from John Walker and Alice Walker, his wife, and recorded in Deed Book 35, page 316 Three- that certain tract or parcel of land containing 0.85 acre as more particularly described according to a survey set forth in a deed dated January 14, 1969, which tract was conveyed to the Commonwealth o' Virginia by deed from the heirs at law of John Walker and Alice Walker, and recorded in Deed Book 96. page 375 Subject to a right of way fifteen (15) feet in width more particularly described by deed from John Walker, et ux to Cora Hunter dated July 11, 1904 and recorded amongst the aforesaid land records in Deed Book W at page 336. Said real estate is more particularly described by the records contained in the files of the above styled Chancery suit Terms of sale: A bidder's deposit of $5,000 00, said deposit being due and payable on the date of sale in cash or equivalent funds with the balance of said purchase price being due and payable, in full, thirty (30) days from the date ol sale THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AND COFIRMATION BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Settlement and compliance with the terms of sale to be had and complied with within thirty (30) days of the date of sale In the event of default by the purchaser, the Court reserves the right to declare a forfeiture of the deposit, keep the deposit, and re-advertise and re-sell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The Special Commissioner makes no representations as to the physical characteristics or condition of the property or any improvements located on the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the properly prior to the date of sale The property is to be sold subject to all covenants. restrictions and easements of record. DOUGLAS K BAUMGARDNER Special Commissioner For more information contact DOUGLAS K BAUMGARDNER! Special Commissioner Post Office Box 270 Washington. Virginia 22747 (540) 675-3617 BILL PAYNE VA.A R 914 Post Office Box 178 Amissville, Virginia 20106 11-15, 11-22, 11-29, 12-6-00 #346774 RN/LPN / RESIDENT MANAGER America House, a rapidly expanding residential Assisted Living Company, is seeking a qualified candidate to manage a 27 be facility in Culpeper and Orange. Candidates must possess strong managerial skills as well as an aptitude for customer service and community involvement. Experience in assisted living or long-term healthcare preferred. Excellent compensation package, career growth potential, and living accommodations provided. If you would like to join a team of caring and dedicated professionals, please fax your resume to: .America house ★ Vwwnl Lovy Vr4r*r.<r* Attn: VP of Operations 540-364-3611 LIBRARY PAGE Announcement #PL231100 Fauquier County Public Library, Warrenton branch, is recruiting for a part-time Library Page. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to transporting and shelving library materials, straightening and shifting books and some building/equipment maintenance. Tasks are detailed, routine and of both physical and clerical nature. Qualified applicants must possess good verbal and written communication skills. At least 6 months computer experience or training along with at least 6 months experience working directly with the public is needed. The ability to lift approximately 25 pounds and push heavy carts is required. Public library experience is a plus. . This position will work 15 hours per week, year round. Evening and alternating weekend hours are required. Salary - $7.45 per hour. Interested applications should submit a Fauquier County Classified Application Form to: Fauquier County Human Resource Department, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 by November 28, 2000. For assistance call (540) 347-8668. E-mail: fbouldin ® libertvhs.com. Fax: (540) 3493133. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK dimes IU.U..I".lllllMilUI.!Jfll NORTHERN VIRGINIA Award winning Northern Virginia Publishing Company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk. lob Duties Include: e Posting Cash e Posting Debits and Credits e Customer Service Qualifications: eHigh school diploma and/or significant accounting experience e Working Knowledge of computers, especially spreadsheets and accounting applications e 2 years accounts receivable/customer service experience • Excellent organizational, problem solving and customer service skills. This position pays $11/hr plus bonus and offers a comprehenswe benefits package. 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Breakfast, lunch school menus ‘ RCES Breakfast: Monday, Nov. 37: Breakfast chicken or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Nov. 28: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Nov. 29: Apple pixie pie or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Nov. 30: Rapp McMuffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Dec. 1: Hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, Nov. 27: Sausage pizza, Choice of veggie, choice of fruit, surprise dessert. Tuesday, Nov. 28: Potato crunch filet, chicken rice, green beans, choice of fruit, homemade com bread. Wednesday, Nov. 29: Chef Boyardee Ravioli or chile con came, garlic bread stick, hash browns, choice of fruit. Thursday, Nov. 30: Spaghetti/beef, cheese, garden fresh salad, buttered com, choice of fruit, hot garlic bread. Friday, Dec. 1: Taco's/beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato, french fries, choice of fruit, powerball donut. RCHS Lunch: Monday, Nov. 27: Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, buttered peas, hot biscuit/butter. A La Carte' Cheese pizza, fries and fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 28: Hot dog on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut or baked beans. A La Carte' Bologna and cheese sub, mini com dogs. Wednesday, Nov. 29: The new pizza, buttered limas, blueberry cobbler or chilled fruit. A La Carte' the new . pizza, tuna salad on bun, potato rounds. Thursday, Nov. 30: Cheeseburger on bun, hash browns, baked beans or fruit. A La Carte' Deli turkey sub, steak'ums on bun, hash browns. * Friday, Dec. 1: Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, succotash or chilled fruit. A La Carte' Tuna salad on bun, hamburger on bun. Real Estate Directory m Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were • recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office on Gay Street in Washington. John G. Leake Trustee to Thomas W. VonFange 3/4 acre, Village of Sperryville, .8132 acre, Piedmont District. Kathryn J. Smith and other, trustees to David J. Armor and wife, .224 acre, Hawthorne District. $1,568. Ruby Hitt Gray to Dorothy Hill Scott, four tracts. $25,500. Sarah Y. Jenkins to William Richard Settle and wife, .6044 and .6087, parcels 1 and 2, Jackson District. $135,000. SINK OR SWIM? It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. + American Red Cross ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Ben Venue Road - Located near the village of Flint Hill, this 29-acre farm offers a 100+ year old Farmhouse - original two over two with additions - 9 rooms for the growing family - and great possibilities with the farm buildings - workshops, machine shed, & storage buildings - beautiful stone walls/entrance. Great location! $349,000 Flint Hill - Grand old stucco Colonial in village on corner lot, beautiful stonework, 6 FPs, wood floors, 3 BRs, 2 BAs, covered porch, new metal roof, presently used as two apartments, stucco outbuilding & .8 acre. $219,500 Washington - Great 3BR/2BA starter/retirement home -1400 sq. ft, like-new appliances, FP w/insert, & carport. 5 private acres! $164,500 Acreage - Flint Hill area- 25 mostly wooded acres on the Jordan River w/good bottomland.-$128,900. Nestle your home on an elevated building site w/25 all-wooded acres surrounding you. Small stream and old stone walls. $ 145,000 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 _ Si Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 [B KING FOR LAND On US 211 Amissville ^ Growing church needs around 5 acres to build church building. New Harvest Christian Fellowship I 540-937-9993 I Design ae Management RECYCLE Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Happy Thanksgiving! 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i ' * i < & * -I Family gift-giving 4 Dad plans a holiday skiing surprise (This article is the first in the family gift-giving series in this issue. Here the dad of the family of five talks about the holiday surprises he will have for his wife and children.) September: I was trying to think of what the big gift for the family should be this year, when it came to me ... literally. Well, actually it came to Bob, another worker in our office. It was a brochure from the ski areas in Utah, and I picked it up out of his trash can. And there it was: a ski vacation out West! What could be better than that? You see, every couple of years we take a big trip instead of giving a 1iuge number of gifts to each other. It just seems to suit us better, and it s a lot easier on all of us. Three years ago we went to St. Thomas for a long weekend in February, and that was terrific. Now we’ll go in the opposite direction. All I have to do is make the arrangements and well be off. Hmm, I’d better have all the literature sent to the office. I don’t want to spoil anybody’s surprise. October: OK First I contacted the airlines and I was astonished at what it cost to get to Salt Lake City. So I went online to see if I could get a better deal on the air tickets. The question is, do I want to risk the flight of five people — especially with three kids — to the whims of some auction, even if we could save a couple of hundred dollars a ticket? Hmmm ... I just don’t know. I think 111 wait a bit more, but I really don’t want to go too much past the end of this month before I make the reservations. However, I did get us a place to stay. It’s a lodge right in the middle of Park City, where they’re going to have some of the skiing events in the 2002 Olympics. We can walk to the town lift and get up to the slopes, and at the end of the day we can ski to about 100 yards from the lodge, kick off our skis and walk right in — at least that’s what the lodge’s brochure claimed. And one other surprise: my wife’s mother will be going with us. She’s promised to keep it a secret. She’s a great sport, and — while she doesn’t ski — she still will be able to enjoy the ambiance of a western ski town. And I’m going to see to it that she has lunch with us on the slopes at least one day. She can take the gondola up to the restaurant. Now on to the other gifts. See DAD, Page 4 —A Unique Christmas Gift Idea — “At 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 enort to accommodate ail "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 with Nautilus, CamStar, Sprint, free weights and a complete line of cardiovascular equipment Lifelines cross-training and conditioning classes are included in all of our programs. If you know someone who occasionally gets the urge to excercise, why not consider a Christmas gift to satisfy the urge?” - Chip Maloney CHESTNUT FiQ^RiKiS ATHLETIC Cl U* - Chestnut Forks Athletic Club 6379 Airlie Road* Warrenton, VA • (540)347-0823 +CONVALESS The Plains Pharmacy Your Total Health Store Mlnut— from Wrmton «t th» eomf of 55 A 6485 Main St, The Plains, VA 800-237-5717 • 540-253-5275 Showroom Hours: Mon. • Fit 8:30-6 p.m., Sat 8:30 • 1 p.m. miwmummm '%rv

Dad From Page 3 I’m the kind of person who doesn’t like to wait until the last minute to buy Christmas gifts. I want to be thinking about it at least a couple of months ahead so the season will be enjoyable rather than frantic. Fortunately, my wife makes it pretty easy. She likes jewelry and she likes clothes, and she’s always appreciative of whatever I buy — even if she later returns it. We have an agreement: if you don’t like the gift, return it for something you do like. It’s better than having something expensive sitting around in a closet. But I haven’t missed too often in the last few years. This year I’m thinking I’ll buy her a piece of jewelry. Or some clothes. It depends on what I find. One thing I do know is that I’m taking the girls with me. They always like that, and their help is always appreciated. (Though my daughter did stymie me when I wanted to buy her mom an outfit with a really short skirt a few years ago. She said it looked “too young” for a mother of three.) My bride likes estate jewelry more than the modern stuff, and there are a couple of stores in the area that carry nice pieces. Nov. 10: Now I am beginning to sweat. We still don’t have air tickets, and as of today, I haven’t found a piece of jewelry. I have signed up with an on line ticket broker, and he will e-mail me if there is a sale or something. Hope we can wrap this up soon. I want to be able to enjoy this season, and so far, I’m a bit aggravated. Nov. 25: Success! Got an e-mail today that we’re booked at our price. All I have to do is to arrange for a fourwheel drive and the trip’s planning will be complete. Now I can rest a little ... but I still haven’t gotten anything for my wife, and what the kids want is beyond me. I think I’ll concentrate on books for the older ones — and maybe a computer game or two. As for my youngest, I’ll defer to her mom. She normally has her gifts wrapped before school starts. Dec. 2: I found the ring I’m going to give my wife. We were in town for the Christmas parade, and I walked into a jeweler’s and looked at what they had. We liked a ring with some Cabachon rubies and one with an emerald and some small diamonds. The ruby one was 14-karat gold while the emerald was 18k. My 12 year old liked the emerald one, and so did I, but our youngest liked the ruby one better. So we did the only thing we could. We flipped a coin and the emerald won. Of course, she can always return it. I’ve bought some books online for the kids and a couple of computer games are on the way. Now all I’ll have to do is to buy a few stocking stuffers, and I’m done! Some Belgian chocolates are always nice! JAre you Looking for great gift ideas for your empCoyees, cdents andfamiCy? ARaggo Advertising AraP^ Products asi/303874 888-336-7844 540-341-7844 www.raggo.com Get you motor running... y $v£.1-’f-'t i ivet 70 model* I ’Layaway plans available Head our wavl Nikon Lite ¥ Touch Zoom 120 ED/QD PROOUAUTY OPTICS NOW M A COMPACT • 273 step wide-area Autofocus system • 38mm-120mm (3.2X) Nikon zoom lens • Auto film load/rewind for sharp, clear photographs • Automatic pop-up flash . Closeup to 2,4 feet 1 McCLANAHAN CAMERA 1 Hour Film Processing Photographic Equipment & Supplies Enlargements - Digital Photo Restoration Nikon tot 306 Lee Highway, Warrenton • 347*2533 Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.«6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.mf. All Nikon products include Nikon Inc, I SA one-year limned warranty www.nikimusa.guii

Family Mom makes Christmas memories "Well, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas/All around the town." That holiday lyric was tinkling around in my head even as I raked up the last of the fall leaves. The season seems to start earlier each year ... the decorations, catalogs with holly sprigs on the front cover, pre-sales of candy canes, chocolate oranges and Reese's peanut butter Christmas trees and extension cords. Hallmark is one of the first companies to get a jump on Christmas, j'm not talking about their cards and gift wrap. I'm talking about the July preview of the season's new Hallmark ornaments. For avid collectors this is the time to catch the fourth in a series of rocking horses, or the last in a series of the Santa and Mrs. Claus collection. One of the first purchases I make each year is a Hallmark ornament from Ribbons in Warrenton for each of the children. I'll wrap each one and put it by the appropriate place at dinner, usually on the day we decorate the tree. It's a little gift that they've come to look forward to. Each year as the box of ornaments comes out, the children will delight in rediscovering one of those treasured ornaments. I've labeled each one with their names and the year they received it. When they leave home to start their own families, each one of them will have a special starter collection to hang. Christmas stockings are another favorite of mine. One year I sent my mother, sister and niece each a lovely handmade stocking that I found. I filled each with small little gifts and candies. They were a big hit. I start looking for stocking stuffers throughout the year and putting them away in a safe place. A great place to find stocking stuffers is g. whillikers in Warrenton. They have a whole display of popping, hopping little animals and cars, marbles, whistles, puzzles and tops, paper airplanes and assorted rings and things. I so enjoy having children to shop for because whether the item is large or small I get to enjoy it as well. I have as much fun with the trinkets and toys as they do. Something high on my 9 year old's list this year is Kinex, and what an assortment to choose from. I'm thinking about the dinosaur or perhaps the large crane. Kinex is challenging and Give The Gift of TIME... By Helping Your Wife, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Boss, Secretary enjoy die Holiday Season without the STRESS of House & Cleaning lu : Loni’s Services for details their Gift Certificates Loni’s Services Free in-home estimates. Licensed, bonded & insured. 540-347-0335 • 1-888-758-9966 V< niinn this ad t& get $25 off your first cleaning. durable — it won't fall apart once it's built and that’s a plus. Legos has taken on a new dimension. Legoracers is a computer game that allows you to build your own race car and then challenge an opponent. My sweet youngest child, so attracted to the Hundred Acre Woods, will like the Winnie-the-Pooh computer game. She'll feel like she's actually in those woods and getting to meet all of Pooh's friends. I'm gong to get her a Freddi Fish game too. She played it at a mends house and loved it. My sister and I are going together and getting my 12-year-old daughter an American Pleasant doll. Her name is Samantha and she is accompanied by a series of books detailing her life and adventures during the Victorian era. My daughter is into rocks right now. Thought I’d surprise her with a for all your Christmas, Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve party supplies! Balloons Cards Diniterware Decorations And Much More! (540)349-8020 c party Favors 140 Broadview Ave W.irienton, VA 70186 bag of assorted polished pebbles from Lou-Bon's in Old Town. And I'll spring for a rock polishing kit so she can polish her own discoveries. My son will be thrilled with Brian Jacques' latest novel “Lord Brocktree.” It is the 13th volume in the Redwall series which he has been faithfully following. He's been enchanted by this See MOM, Page 7 cJtalidaui. To our patrons OCEAN CAFE 1 FREE Breakfast w/the purchase of 1 breakfast Offer good through 12/22/00 Must present ad. 98 Broadview Ave. Warrenton 540-349-8875

Family gift-giving Sister draws on years of shopping expertise Like most 13 year-old girls, shopping is one of my favorite things to do, which is one reason I really love Christmas. Most of the gifts on my list can be found right here in town. This year I’m start ing early so I will have time to take things back if I change my mind. My brother is 9 and wants anything to do with sports. One idea I have for him is the Championship Challenge Soccer Game by Lego. It has 250 pieces to build the soccer field and then you play th? game. Or I might get him a puzzle called "What Sports Star Did That?" The object is to match the sports stars with their feats and it has more than 100 sports facts. Definitely he will want a computer game, so I'm thinking of Playstation 2 Tony Hawk's pro skater CD. My mom likes to take a bath at the end of the day so I found some nicesmelling bubble bath for her. (When I give it to her I'll attach a note that I promise not to ask her questions through the door while she is submerged.) I also found some lavender body mist for after the bath. The label says it is supposed to be relaxing. Perfect! Flavored herbal tea is also on my list for Mom because she always orders it in a restaurant but never buys it for herself at the store. She is always complaining that she has to decorate the house herself for the holidays so I got some pretty Christmas candles that I think she will like. And maybe if I have enough money left over I will get her some flowered stationery so she can write letters to her sisters who live out of town. (They don't have email, can you believe it?) She loves to work in the garden and loves anything to do with flowers. My dad is hard to shop for. He listens to classical music when he drives because it relaxes him so I will try to find him some new CDs. His favorite thing in the world is home-baked brownies and I am going to make a special batch just for him. They won't be for anyone else in my family because I know he won't want to share them. He will probably eat them all in one day! And I can’t forget my friends at school. Multi-colored miniature trade beads are really in this year and they look great with anything. I might get a bunch of those and have them on hand in case someone gives me a gift and I didn't get anything for them. I saw this really cool game called "Imaginif' where you imagine different things. Like, if your brother was a car what would he be, or if your cousin was a cartoon what would she be. I think one of my friends would really like that and we could play it when we spend the night at each other's houses. I saw a hair care pamper pack that has five shampoos and each one is a different fruity flavor. The last thing I am getting is for my best friend, which is a diary called "My Ultra Secret Stuff Journal." You write in it with a pen that has invisible ink and it can only be read by a black light. I hope someone gets that for me too because my brother is always trying to read my diary! V Club Paradise Tanning Salon • Gift Certificates • Lotions & Moisturizers 155 W. Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA tin the breezeuxiy at Warrenton Village) m im tw-< •, ■rw 540-349-0019 | if s' jrn^ —n^l i { 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 5 Friedman’s Jewelers. . .349-2380 Friendly’s.351-0790 Health South.347-5935 Jerry’s Subs & Pizza.349-4900 Jungle Paging.341-8700 K Mart..341-0030 Marshall National Bank .347-2265 Merchant’s Tire.349-8955 Merle Norman.347-1277 Style Setter’s.347-3603 TCBY Yogurt .349-4803 Top’s China .349-2828 Virginia ABC.347-6353 Willie's Barber Shop .. . .341-7904 ’1. 7 jn9 v "W-XT’

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v: Baby of the family checks list twice I am 6 years old and don't drive yet, so it's a little hard for me to get to the mall to do my Christmas shopping. But I really like to give everyone presents. I want to get my mommy and daddy really big, cool things, but I might just make them each a picture frame out of Play-Doh. I could make a kind of a square and squish a picture of me playing soccer into it. I think I'll use red for Mommy and blue for Daddy. Play-Doh takes a really long time to drv, though. so I'll have to hide them under my bed until they are ready. I hope the dog doesn't like Play-Doh. Tucker is always getting my stuff from -under my bed and eating it. I am really lucky. I have a great big mm.j sister and my big brother is pretty nice, too, except when I go in his room. We have some beads in the craft box and I could make my sister a necklace. It's hard getting the beads on the string, but if Mommy helps me I'm sure I can do it. My brother would probably like a telescope. I got one last Christmas so I can just wrap it in Christmas paper and give it to him. It's small, but his eye is pretty little so it will be OK. He might like the Furby keychain I got with my kid's meal last week. It's green so I don't like it anyway. I only like pink. I kind of still like the telescope so maybe I'll give him the Furby. I love my teacher and I want to get her something, too. Last year Daddy helped me make cookies for my teacher. She said they were great. Maybe I'll ask Mommy to take me to the Dollar Store and I'll buy presents for everyone with the $10 Grandma gave me for my birthday. I'll have to tell Mommy not to look at what I buy for her so she'll be surprised. esign Day Spa & Salon Certificates Available! >.>. 15 % Off M v ^ Retail Products Redken, Matrix, Bam de Open House and Holiday Sale Saturday, December 9 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, December 10 • 12 Noon-4 p.m. ❖ Gift Sale ❖ Glassworking Demonstrations ❖ Class Information and Registration ❖ Special Sale on Glass RASMUSSEN 169-B Broadview Avenue • Warrenton ISK (540)349-2340 rcr Gift Extravaganza! Come To \ Olde Town for Holiday Festivities Dec. 1st - Tree Lighting Dec. 2nd - Christmas Parade Dec. 3rd - Merchants Holiday Open House Sample Wine & Holiday Goodies! A Grand Selection of the finest Wines & Cigars Domestic Micro Brews • Imported Beers • Custom Gift Baskets Mode to Order • Gourmet Foods • Aromatic Coffees • Exotic Teas Exquisite Chocolates & Elegant Gifts. We have an impressive selection of Virginia Wines I • Personal Shopper and Delivery Service Available I W INNLR - Opera House (Jounnel nus named Virginia Wine Retailer of the Year The Opera House Gourmet 90£4 Center Street • Old Town Manassas 709-220-9626 • Fa« 709-961-5077 Mon. - Sat., 10 to 9, Sunday, 12 to 5 Balled Live - Fraser Fir; White Pine, Australian Pine & Others Live American & English Boxwood Wreathsc Fraser Fir Wreaths • White Pin^Ropittgf ' ) Holiday Trimming • Cedar With Berries £ • Magnolia Leaves • Holly & £ • Colorado Spruce * & Others %% ~ o *• , Lowest Prices In The Area :10% to 50% off all nurser shrubs, annuals, perennials & trees l\ Y -J. 'f V c vAVl -• •*. » • V- V Show-Case Gardens 4531 Lee Hwy. • Warrenton (New Baltimore Area) 540-341-2040

Brother’s eyes bigger than his wallet I love Christmas! I can't wait. I can’t wait. I can't wait. I am old enough to know the true meaning of Christmas and everything, I mean about Jesus. I am also big enough to know that it's almost as much fun to give stuff as it to get stuff. (I said almost. I'm not that big.) I made a list last week: • Dad — A scanner for the computer. We have a pretty good computer, but it would be cool if I could scan photos. I mean, I'm sure Dad would like a scanner. • Mom — I saw a really beautiful necklace in the jewelry store when we were walking down Main Street a couple of days ago. It had diamonds and red things in it and it was gold. I really love my mom. She’s the greatest. She takes care of us and lets us have pizza every Friday 'cause she says she's too tired to cook. I think she would really like the necklace. • My big sister — My sister is OK sometimes so I guess I'll get her a present too. She would love a real soccer goal with" a net to put in our back yard and anyway I could play with it too. We both love soccer. She could play goalie and I could shoot on her and then we could switch. Since I bought her the goal for Christmas, I should probably get to shoot more times than her. See BROTHER, Page 16 tkiS HAIL SPRINGS PLAZA Join Us For Hallmark "Gold Crown” Appreciation Day! One Day Only Friday Nov. 24 *Present your "Gold Crown Card" and Receive EEJoff Your Entire Purchase! *Be Sure to Have Your "Gold Crown Card" or Sign Up That Day to Receive Savings. $15 minimum purchase Shop b*tEarly Bird Special 7 and 9 a.m. and rocoivo ^ !5%OFFJ Giant Shopping Center Warrenton, Virginia 540-347-5387 *Sale does not apply to layaways, special orders, Hallmark Ornaments, Dept 56 Snowbqbies Keep Your Family Connected With Fami> 7 Talk One plan for up to 5k phones with FREE calling between Family Talk Members See dealer for details AL9U Available... Ask About Our Holiday Special!! Warklnton 540-341-8189 fax 540-341-8161, 41 West Lee Highway • in the Oak Springs Shopping Center (Located Inside US Parcel Mailing - Next to Ciant Food) U.S. Parcel Mailing Subsidiary of Rob Rit Communications, L.L.Vc. 540-347-5259 • For Tbe Holidays! Mail Early ut wrrLK; ♦:il Services • Business ices / S Sc Fed EX Servi< • Com. mication Servi< • Fax 11 tstage Stamp Ct n u r % WARRFM OX • 11 W. I x't% f Iwv. fjj hi tin- 1 ).ik Sjiiinyv Sin ,|)|)iii'4 t i hum NY\t I.. ( .i.ii il F. M »l

Brother From Page 15 • My baby sister — I think my little sister would really like a bike with training wheels. I could teach her how to ride it without the training wheels when she gets a little bigger. I wonder it they sell pink bikes. She only likes pink. • My teacher — My teacher is pretty cool, ’ but she is always complaining that she misses phone calls when she is at school. I will buy her a cell phone. •My friends — My friends all want to go to Kings Dominion, so I will promise to take them there when it opens again in the spring. My list, revised I just showed my list to Mom and she told me how much the stuff would cost, so I am making a new list. • Dad — Instead of a new scanner, I will buy Dad a cool mouse pad. They have Star Wars ones at the store and I know he thinks Darth Maul is tough. • Mom — I think Mom would like a chocolate heart even better than a umiuuuu unc. You can't eat a diamond one. • My big sister — They sell mini soccer balls at the store that are supposed to improve your footwork. Her footwork is not too good so I think the ball would be better than the soccer goal. My footwork is already good, but I think I should be able to borrow it sometimes, anyway. • My baby sister — I think my little sister would like a PowerPuff Girl toy. I am sure they make a pink one. • My teacher — She would probably like some stationary to write to the Mom From Page 7 near their home. He has adopted a family of blue jays that regularly visit the yard. They like peanuts. Now, he’s taken up bird watching as a hobby. I’m sending him a bright blue pullover and a pair of National Audubon Society binoculars. They’re lightweight and specifically designed for bird watchers as they are comfortable to hold for long periods of time. While Dad positions himself for hours to catch a glimpse of the pileated woodpecker, Mother enjoys her walks. The Smithsonian catalog has a unique selection of wooden walking sticks. The children think she will like the one people who are trying to get her on the phone. She is always trying to get us to write more so I figure she must like it. • My friends — It's probably too long to wait for my friends to go to Kings Dominion. I could take Billy and Tommy to the batting cage instead. with the silver horsehead. I agree. She also likes Virginia peanuts, but then, so do the bluejays. At the Amish Windmill I’ll take care of teacher gifts. I’ve got a collection of small wooden buildings each representing the various schools in the county. What could be more perfect to use as a paper weight or decoration. Another item I like are these small revolving lampshades. They’re not only useful but have a whimsical quality as well. My husband often leaves the corporate gift giving to me. This year I’m going to have gift baskets made up from The Grapevine. Cathy and Gary will put together collections of various wines, cheeses and crackers plus a unique glass or book of Virginia recipes. Perplexed about what to get someone for the Holidays? Why not a gift certificate for dinner or a romantic' overnight stay at the Historic Red Fox lnn,Middleburg,VA. To order your gif certificate today, call l- Soo- 223-1728, ext. 1 ^ . 10% discount on gift certificates until Dec. 11st & /A. Don’t Let Santa Sneek Up On You Pooh Wisdom & Santa Courtesy of MiddleoUrg Humane Society _ ** ShopHfie < Wisdom Gallery 'Home EmbellishmentsStationery & Confections of Quality 10 South Madison Street, Middleburg 540-687-3909

Potter-mania is a trend to conjure with By Deborah Shepherd Times Newspapers Staff Writer It's a powerful combination of words, potent enough to move inanimate objects and bend people to a stronger will. "Harry Potter." A spell easy enough to memorize, even for those too young to read J.K. Rowling s novels about a young boy's education at an unusual school: Hogwarts, the alma mater of wizards and witches. This year's shopping season belongs to Harry Potter just as surely as his magic wand and Firebolt broomstick. Such a wide range has been released of collectibles, stocking stuffers (and an embroidered stocking to put them in), ornaments and accessories, that avid Potterites can wear Harry, tell time with Harry, sleep with Harry and even dry off on Harry. Browsing amongst it all is almost as satisfying as a visit to the magical shops along Diagon Alley. Over at Ribbons Hallmark in the Oak Springs Plaza, shoppers can buy a ceramic version of Gringotts bank (smaller than the original but, like it, guarded by trolls), to help save up for the other Potter products that will materialize in Ribbons between now and Christmas: frames, journals, bookends and puzzles. "The hottest items are the ornaments," said Peg Miller, the store's operations manager. She said the first bunch of Harry Potter ornaments — the one of Harry on his broomstick chasing the Snitch — all but disappeared in the first 45 minutes. Ribbons also has a Hogwarts banner designed to hold all 10 ornaments in its new Harry Potter collection. Miller said that a shipment due in the first part of December will have a lot of really cool stuff. And since it’s all See POTTER, Page 18 Times Newspapers Staff Photo/R.B Gassie The Harry Potter Trivia game is sure to be a favorite package under the tree. HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR THE NEEDLEWORKER V GIFT CERTIFICATES & BOOKS ^ KITS FOR KNITTING, NEEDLEPOINT & BARGELLO Munt OountrL) Yarns 1 WEST FEDERAL ST.. MIDDLEBURG. VA 20117 54CN587-5129 KNfTTING, NEEDLEPOINT AND SPINNING VISIT OUR WEB SITE - WWW.SKFINS.COM \ r / ^ \ \ Chmfmas Orngmontg & Dooorqtiorig * Cfiricttriqg C^rd^ & Oif*- Wrq Even Scrooge Is Smiling! Because he discovered • Two floors of delightful enchantment for Christmas giving & decorating • A fanciful department store in the heart of Hunt Country 117 W. Washington St., Middleburg (Next to the Post Office) 540 687-6590 • 800 371 9924__ flood? • Udine' & Mnn'e ftifte * Bod & Buth • How £ Eox ftijte The White Elephant. Mon. - Sat. 10 to 5 Sun. 12 to 5 Give a Gift With Character Browse our ever changing selection of new and gently used treasures. Antiques, Etchings, Old Books, Fine China, Cashmere, Collectibles, Decorative Objects, Home Furnishings, Irish Linens, Tropical Plants, Persian Rugs, Sterling Silver and so much more. 103 W. Federal St., Middleburg 1045 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg 601 Frost Ave., Warrenton

Potter From Page 17 but guaranteed to mysteriously vanish from the shelves, Miller said, "We do take special order lists — although we can't make promises.” The pages of the latest Warner Bros, catalog are dominated by Potterana (also available online at www.wbstore.com). For instance, those who don't want to trouble themselves with painting that famous lightning-bolt scar on their forehead will be glad to see the black baseball cap that features Voldemort's mark on the front. A nice companion present is the Hogwarts school cap, which sports the school crest with its famous motto, "Draco, Dormiens, Nunquam, Titllandus" (10 points to the spellcaster who knows what that means). Here’s a scene that may play out in living rooms everywhere, on Christmas afternoon: Under the Christmas tree, where the glistening white Hedwig ornament is especially prominent amid the green branches, four people sit cross-legged on the floor, intent upon the richly colored Harry Potter Mystery at Hogwarts board game. One of the players is enveloped in the blue and ivory Hogwarts crest cotton throw. Another is wearing a T-shirt with the Gryffindor crest. Across the room, someone is sipping hot cider from a Hogwarts mug and putting together one of the Potter puzzles — a double dose of fun because once the puzzle is assembled, it turns into a game of "seek the object." On the mantel overhead, the Harry Potter Station clock ticks away, showing Harry, Hedwig and Crookshanks. And what's going on in the corner? Why, it's someone re-reading "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," and checking his Harry Potter mood watch (on which Dumbledore magically changes color) to see how much longer he has to wait for Harry Potter No. 5. Visit our Web site www.fauquier.com for up-to-date county news •Choose Cut Your SChristmas Tree Over 10.000 to choose from sonio tax Wreaths & Crafts & Roping Starting Nov. 24th Stonehearth ,TVee Farm Leon, VA FREE Hot Drinks Thur*.-Sun. •Cotamg Books & Candy 'Candy Canes tor Chicken 8 miles South of Culpeper on U S 29 West op 631 at Prince Michel Winery 1 2 mi to farm No-fuss festive fashions By Cathe Robinson Times Newspapers Writer What's all the fuss about holiday fashions? No-fuss ideas are what’s needed to help ease holiday dressing anxiety. We've all gotten the idea of using the black flowy palazzo-type pant for holiday or for evening. We know that we can wear an all-black outfit to the office, kick off our flats or low heels and replace them with stiletto pumps, a small black shoulder bag, and we're off to our holiday function. What can we do that's fresh and new? Let's look at the same black outfit we talked about earlier. Transform this daywear to elegant holiday wear by adding a colorful jacket with pearl necklace and earrings. Another option is to remove the colorful jacket and expand on jewelry options to brighten and splash on holiday fun. Diamond or dramatic gold necklaces, earrings, bracelets and pins add glitz to any plain ensemble. Accessories with rhinestones or fine leather with gold clasps bedazzle the best of us. Beaded or satin pumps and handbags, even silver or gold shoes, are still in for Special occasions. Look for jackets or tops that have bold cuffs, colorful scarves (especially red or glitter) add sparkle to an outfit. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Yayoi Ayukawa Holiday parties and getaways are the perfect chance to wear clothes and jewelry with an extra sparkle. The power of accessories is endless! Take a look around this season, and you have options such as cashmere sweaters with mink collars and cashmere sweater sets with bugle beads dyed the same color as the sweater. Both are chic investment pieces. The colors range from black to pastel green, emerald green, lilac and plum. These work well with either silk tafTeta or velvet pants-skirts or long georgette skirts. Keep in mind the shimmering, silky fabrics. Silk tafTeta suits in four pieces are popular as well. A suit of this type may have a jacket, tailored corset (tank), slim skirt and pant. The corset creates a dramatic holiday look. Also look for silk brocade, jacquard, charmeuse, glitter tweeds and beaded knits to round out the gambit of fabric choices. Strappy shoes and sandals are in for the holiday season. Try snap-on shoe ornaments to add sparkle to a plain pump. Don't forget to use a great moisturizing lipstick in a deep, bright color (like red) to dazzle the blush tones in your skin. Building versatile holiday wear into your existing wardrobe is filling a wardrobe gap that eases holiday dress-up tensions. Remember, fancy gowns are not the only options for dressing up this holiday season. RECYCLE You've tried the rest. Now travel a little to get the best look from head to toe from Z’s Nu Look Salon. OT»xft (Certificates available for all of our services: Hair Care, Nail Care, Skin Care, Tanning & Massage Therapy Z’s Nu Look Salon, Ltd. 617 Meadowbrook Shopping Center Culpeper, Virginia (540) 829-6449 Doris L. Zeitz Owner / Stylist «Ub<rfacnMoit»MudM>a*n«*a» (AcM or Nd Stank Ptartt Stand* mSMOHB Rt 123. Vienna 4 mi. N. off Ri I-66 703-938-8646 Gainesville Shoppe , Rt. 29, Gainesville, VA • 703-754-9872 Evening hours during holiday season

By Sharon LaSalle Times Newspapers Writer For folks on a tight budget, the season of giving can quickly turn into the season of grieving. Grieving, that is, for all the money that so quickly disappears from purse and pocket. Ignoring for a moment that Christmas spending would be much more manageable with a little pre-season planning, there is another way to cut back on holiday spending without scrimping on gifts. For hundreds of years, people have given gifts born of their own creativity and imagination. Even when money is not an issue, many still enjoy giving — and receiving — a unique, hand-crafted gift. Anyone can go to the store and pluck something off the shelf, but a gift that required time, thought and effort can hold so much more value. For those who like the idea of giving hand crafted gifts, but consider themselves creatively challenged, here are some simple ideas: From the kitchen • Put a new twist on giving baked goods. Line a small clay pot with foil and fill with a favorite sweet bread or muffin batter. Bake until done (depending on the size of the pot, you may need to bake longer at a lower temperature). When the pot has cooled, decorate it with bows of raffia or ribbon. You may even want to pull out the paintbrushes and do some real decorating. • For a one-of-a-kind apron, start with a canvas or heavy cotton apron in a white or neutral color. Stroll outdoors and collect a variety of green leaves, flower heads and even weeds. Back inside, lay the plant matter out on the apron in a design that looks pleasing. Make sure the apron is lying on a hard surface that isn't easily damaged. Cover with wax paper and, using a wooden mallet or hammer, gently but thoroughly pound each plant. Remove the paper and plant matter to see the resulting "plant" images on the apron. The natural juices and dyes in each plant will leave a wonderful impression. Set with heat or use a dye-setting solution to make sure the design won't wash away. • With a medium-sized ceramic tile and temperature-resistant craft adhesive, glue a layer of cork to the back of the tile. With permanent markers, decorate or personalize the tile to be used as a trivet or a wall hanging. Plate hangers can be used for the latter. • Make an original fruit bowl or serving platter by starting with a clear glass bowl or plate. Using fine grit sandpaper, lightly sand the back of the plate or bowl. With acrylic paints and a few different applicators (brushes, sponges, rags, etc.) paint the sanded surface as desired until it is entirely covered. Once dry, finish with two layers of clear acrylic spray. Another option is to cut out a picture or photograph and glue onto the back surface with diluted school glue. When glue is dry, paint over the back of the With materials like this, the only things left to add are time and ingenuity, and the results can please everyone on the gift list. Below, one of the finished product: floating candles, made from metal cookie cutters. Times-Newspapers Staff Photos/R.B. Gassie picture and plate or bowl until entirely covered. Finish with clear acrylic. From the outside in • Bring a bit of the gardep indoors with a living or dried topiary. For a living topiary, start with a decorative pot and a plant. Although topiaries can be made with almost any plant, beginners should start with climbing plants such as ivy, jasmine, pothos or philodendron. For a fruit-bearing topiary, choose a strawberry plant. Transplant the plant into the decorative pot and set aside. Using a plain wire coat hanger, straighten the hook end. With the remaining loop, form into the desired shape. Circles, hearts and diamonds are good shapes to begin with. Firmly insert the straight end into the pot alongside the plant stem. Using florist wire, gently attach the vines of the plant onto the wire shape taken care to cover the wire entirely. Once the plant is securely attached to the shape, remove any leaves along the plant base and cover the dirt with a layer of sphagnum moss. For a dried topiary, start with a decorative pot, one block of florist foam, a Styrofoam ball no bigger than the mouth of the pot, a straight stick or dowel, some sphagnum moss and a variety of dried flowers and plant parts. If using a dowel, wrap with florist tape or paint before starting. Place the foam block firmly inside the pot. Dip one end of the stick into craft adhesive and stick into block so that it stands straight up. Coat the other end in adhesive and attach the ball. Begin covering the ball with the dried plants and flowers, using a bit of adhesive to secure each piece. If the stems are not strong enough to pierce the ball, use a toothpick to make the hole first. Add some variety with small ribbon bows, attached with a decorative straight pin. Once the ball is fully covered, tie ribbon or raffia around the stick at the base of the ball for a beautiful dried topiary. Odds and ends • Using an inexpensive balsa wood box or pre-cut wooden plaque, decoupage with one or more photographs or pictures using diluted school glue. When glue is dry, stain the wood with wood stain or fabric dye and decorate with ribbons, buttons, dried flowers, lace trim or anything else you have on hand. • Look for interesting bottles at flea markets and yard sales and fill with your favorite recipe for herbed vinegar or bath oil. For a simple bath oil, start by filling the bottle with mineral or baby oil and adding 1 to 2 ounces of an essential oil. Some popular essential oils include chamomile (soothing, cleansing), comfrey (rejuvenating), lavender (relaxing), rose (romantic) and eucalyptus (purifying). • For herbed vinegar, fill a glass container with white vinegar and 1 teaspoon of a dried herb for each cup of vinegar. Seal and place in dark place for about a month. Strain vinegar into a decorative bottle and add a whole stalk of the same herb for looks. Seal the bottle and add a bow of raffia for a lovely and useful gift. You might consider adding a small card identifying the contents. • To put a professional seal on corked bottles, run a length of string or twine through melted wax and wrap around the section where cork and bottle meet. When this has dried, dip the cork and bottle top into wax for a professional look. • Make your own theme basket by filling a large basket with things you know the recipient will like. For coffee drinkers, use several varieties of coffee, a mug warmer and a nice coffee mug. For those who enjoy languishing in the bath, add a variety of bath oils, soaps, bubble bath, luffa and tub pillow. For kids, simply fill a brightly-colored bucket with Dollar Store items. Most younger kids are more impressed with quantity than with quality and cost. Playing with fire Almost everyone likes candles and you don’t need an expensive kit to make your own. Start with the wax or paraffin, some wax color squares, a length of wick and a lightly oiled muffin pan. Melt wax and add desired color. Pour into each muffin cup until almost full. Allow 1 to 2 hours to cook Using a drill fitted with a 1/8-inch bit, drill a small hole into the center of the wax muffin. Insert a length of wick and spoon a small amount of melted wax into the hole to seal it. Try drilling holes completely through a few candle muffins. Insert a long length of wick into the first or bottom candle. Spoon enough melted wax into the hole to seal the hole and form a slight puddle on top. Thread the next candle onto the See CRAFTS, Page 25 *

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Last-minute Christmas shopping By John Pitts Times Newspapers Writer Research tells us that 40 percent of Christmas shopping is done in the final week before Dec. 25. Even without any scientific evidence, it’s fair to assume that about 99.5 percent of the shopping done after 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve is done by men. Or, in the defense of the other .5 percent of last-second shoppers, because some man promised to buy something and then forgot. . Every year when we re stalking the nearly empty aisles of some drug store while the employees are trying to close upshop and go home, we tell ourselves the following: "This is the last time this happens. Next year, it's going to be different." Guess what happens the next year? Same time, same place, same phrase muttered again. "Next year, it’s gonna change." Let's face it — we re probably not going to change. Why do men wait to the last minute, sometimes even after the last minute? It's not that were (necessarily) lazy, or that we don't care. It's just that Christmas comes in the midst of football season and we have so much to keep up with that Christmas kinda sneaks up on us. Or maybe we can blame it on evolu-. tion. We no longer have to chase wooly mammoths, or be chased by mastodons, in order to bring home the proverbial bacon. Yet we have to find a way to get our hearts racing every once in a while. “Trying to fill a holiday shopping list 30 minutes before closing time of the last store in town will certainly get the blood flowing. And so does that special sweat that trickles down your brow when the fear — the fear of failure — starts to kick in. There are actually two kinds of last-minute shoppers: 1. The well-organized fellow who knows exactly what he needs to buy, exactly what size and color it needs to be and exactly where to buy it. His shopping excursion is planned minute-by-minute, not unlike the Normandy invasion. Most of these men, in fact, come from a military background. Christmas shopping is just another hill to be taken before the holiday war is won. 2. The rest of us. Generally, we've put off buying a particular present until the last second because we’ve been Waiting to think of— the perfect gift — for that person who's well-nigh impossible to buy for. We were waiting for inspiration in October, in November and throughout December. Inspiration doesn't arrive, but Dec. 24 does. It can get ugly out there. So ugly, in fact, that some desperate people will be tempted to "recycle" a gift they've received to somebody else. Women do it, too — last year’s perfume, after all, bought by a last-minute shopper (a man, of course), might be the perfect gift for somebody on the church gift exchange. Or an ex-motherin-law. A survey published last Christmas found that 25 percent of the men surveyed had recycled at least one gift — and about one of every seven of those men said they'd been caught. That's the very definition of a blue Christmas. So the bottom line on gift recycling is this: If you do it, don't get caught. What about gift certificates? Well, it's the kind of thing that works once very well. But you don't want to get the reputation as "the one who always gives me a gift certificate. Can't he think of anything himself?" So keep that idea up your sleeve and don't fall back on it too quickly. Unless it's a gift certificate for a store in France — along with airfare for two (or more). That's a great idea anytime, if you can afford it. If you're the type who insists on waiting until the last minute, it's a better idea to give yourself some kind of a safety net to work with. That's where maintaining a gift drawer comes in handy. You see, some people keep presents in a special place around the house for emergencies — parties, unexpected 'ZtafUui 0?Midam 0p%om /4(1 Ol 7fo! SAME DAY Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service In by 12 - Out by 5 Everyday Mon. - Sat. 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Of course, that sounds suspiciously like advance planning, and that goes against the solitary code of the lastminute shopper. So here are a few time-tested, never-fail ideas for lastminute gift emergencies: • Batteries. No joke, this is one of the all-time great holiday crisis lifesavers. Think about all the toys — for children and adults — that rely on batteries. Give the gift of battery power and you'll be a hero. • Chocolate. Fancy chocolates are best, of course, but nobody's going to complain about a case of basic chocolate bars if it's properly wrapped. • Blank tapes or disks. 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Join the Celebration • • • Come back to a less stressful time.. .enjoy the wonderment, warmth and gracious hospitality of the holiday season with the many family run businesses throughout Warren ton. Came back to where the doors are open to welcome you by neighbors who take time to chat, listen and smile. Come back to where the shops are filled with good friends and good humor. Experience the holidays as they were and continue to be in Warrenton, Virginia.. .it’s beyond quaint, it’s your hometown. ...The Children’s Christmas Shop at Gum Drop Square ()nly children may enter this Magical Place where Saint Nicholas sits with a smile on his face. His elves will he present to help little ones shop...gifts for brothers, sisters. Mom and Pop. Weekends ’til Christmas... 1 his award winning Christmas Shop is a must see for the young and young at heart. 1 land decorated Christinas trees, antique toys, gumdrop trees, Victorian Street Square, and, of course, Santa Claus. There is even a ‘secret shop’ where small children are helped by Santas elves to find just the right gift. *GumI)rop Square is located in the John Barton Payne Building on Courthouse Square, opposite the Old Courthouse. ... First Night Warrenton Enjoy an alcohol free family celebration to welcome the New Year. Old Town Warrenton will open its doors on Sunday, December 31 from 6 p.m. until midnight for a variety of high quality performances for rhe whole family, including; classical music, puppet shows, theater, foe. music < mry telling, rock and roll, ja/./ and much more. The entertainment will ! . p:v-„. m churches, of one another. The • HU • the lobbies and larger rooms of downtown churches, businesses and public uun . ithin easv walking distance * it. ,:ht gathering at the Old o', the ; is $8.00 per person. u-,r .ire ole for $6.00 pel • urthousc steps ro sing m tt celebration will enu i, ' i*. .»r )0 fi dren apes 6 through ‘Turns 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 the Nutcracker Suite.

2000 Warrenton Holiday Event Calendar Activities Wednesday, November 22. 2000 Habitat for Humanity Community Thanksgiving Service - Fauquier High School Auditorium, 7:30p.m. Friday, November 24, 2000 Hot Friday Sale Radio Shack of Warren ton, Warrenton Center, 7a.m.- Noon, Extraordinary prices on selected items. Open House Back in the Woods, 29 Main St., 7 9p.m. Holiday Open House - Emma’s Lily Fad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider & Cookies, All Day Saturday, November 25, 2000 Holiday Open House Emmas Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider & Cookies, All Day Holiday Open House - Ixm-Bon Gems & Rocks, 29 Main St., Market Spice lea, /Ml Day Sunday, November 26, 2000 Holiday Open House - Emma’s Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider &r Cookies, All Day Holiday Open House - Ixm-Bon Gems tk Rocks, 29 Main St., Market Spice Lea. All Day rridqy, December 1,2000 Open House Back in the Woods, 29 Main St., 6 9p.m. • Holiday Open House - Virginia Gold Cup Association, 90 Main St., 7 9p.m. ■ Holiday Open House - Antiques &' Accents, 81B Main St., Open until 9p.m., Refreshments Pori A: Cheese Tasting The Grapevine Wine Shop, 389 W. Shirley Ave. (Waterloo Station), 5 - 8p.m. Holiday Madness - Rhodes Gift & Orvis Shop, 77 Main St., 3 9p.m., 20% oil everything in Gilt Shop Holiday Open House - Emmas Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider Sc Cookies,- Ail Day .Art Opening w/Palmer Smith - Lou-Bon Gems & Rocks, 29 Main St., Market Spice Tea, served Satur days and Sundays Early Bird Italian Dinner - The Depot Restaurant. 65 South Third St., 5:00 - 6:30 p.rn. Saturday, December 2, 2Q0Q Holiday Wine Tasting - The Grapevine Wine Shop, .389 W. Shirley Ave. (Waterloo Station), Noon - 8p.m. Wine& Food Tasting- The Town Duck, 15 Main St., Noon 4p.m. Holiday Open House - Emmas Lily Pad. 29 Main St., Hot Cider & Cookies, All Day Art Opening w/Palmer Smith Lou-Bon Gems 6c Rocks, 29 Main St., Market Spice Tea, All Day Sunday, December 3, 2000 New Jersey Ballet Company Performance of The Nutcracker - Fauquier High School. 3:45p.m.,'tickets available at The Fauquier Bank, BJ Books. I he Education Deport, G. Whillakers and the WarrentoriFauquier Visitor Center Holiday Open House - Emmas Lily Pad, 29 Main StHot Cider & Cookies, All Day Holiday Open House - Lou-Bon Gems & Rocks, 2‘> Main St,, Market Spice'lea. All DayBed & Breakfast Holiday four - Six B&B’s throughout Fauquier County. Ticket Information: 347-2414 Tuesday, December 5. 2000 Open House Holiday Celebration - Lord Fairfax Community College. 4 - 7p.m., Christmas carol selections sung by local high school students, refreshments. Free Admission Holiday Open House - Designs By Teresa and Tina’s Bear Lofr, 7 Main St., 10a.m. - 3p.m., 10% of all permanent Christmas arrangements and 'Lina’s Bear Ix)fr Teddy Bears ((.’ash & Carry Only) Christmas Buffet - 2"15 Street Cafe, 11 Second Street. 3 -9 p.m., Turkey or Ham Dinner with all theTrimmings Wednesday, December 6, 2000 Lights for Life Tree Lighting Ceremony Fauquier Hospital, 7p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2000 WKCW Holiday Open House - WKCW. 2 - 8p.m., Any business person will have an opportunity to go live on-air with the WK( W D.J. to promote a business, plus enjoy great food & drinks. 347-1420 Fine Silver Show w/ Courtney Gilken - Hartman Jewelers. 71 Main .Street, 3 - 7p.m., Refreshments Warrcnton Chorale Christmas Concert Warrenton United Methodist Church, 8p.m., Tickets available at Almond Tree (Christian Bookstore. Southern Financial Friday, December 8f 2000 Commuter Night ■ Back in the Woods, 29 Main St., 6 - 9p.m. Holiday Open House - Antiques & Accents, 81B Main St., Open until c>p.m.. Refreshments Port & Cheese lasting - The Grapevine Wine Shop, 389 W. Shirley Ave. (Waterloo Station), 5 - 8p.m. 6th Annual Christmas Cookie & Gift Sale and Holiday Open House - Shadow Lawn Adult Day Care. 70 Culpeper St„ 8a.m. - 6p.m. Holiday Open House & 1 Year Anniversary Party - Advantage Health Chiropractic, 332 W. lee Highway (Between Taco Bell & McDonalds), 7 - 9p.m. Warrenton Chorale Christmas Concert - Warren ton United Methodist Church, 8p.m.. dickers available at Almond free Christian Bookstore, Southern Financial Holiday Open House - Emmas Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider Cookies, All DayEarly Bird Italian Dinner - The Depot Restaurant. 6S South Third St., 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday. December 9, 2000 Holiday Wine Tasting - The Grapevine Wine Shop, 389 W. Shirley Ave. (Waterloo Station). Noon - 8p.m. Wine & Food Tasting - The Town Duck, 15 Main St.. Noon - 4p.m. Warrenton Chorale Christmas Concert - Warrenton United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. and 8p.m.. Tickets available at Almond Free Christian Bookstore. Southern Financial Gingerbread House Parent/ChiJd Workshop - Fauquier County Public Library, 11 Winchester St., 1:30 - 2:30p.m., Free Admission, but Registration is . Required 347-8750 Holiday Open House Lou Ron Gems & Rocks. 29 Main St., Market Spice Tea, All Day Holiday Open House - Emma's Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider & Cookies, All Day Sunday, December 10, 2000 Warrenton Ruritan Christmas Benefit Show “Scrooge”.Fauquier High-School Auditorium, 1p.m. and3 p.rn. Call tor Tickets: 349-5143 Tea & Truffles.Sarah Relies, 110 Main St.. 1.4p.rn. Sample cheesecake truffles by Karla’s Cheesecakes Open House/Grand Opening - Salon' Linage, 30 S. I hird St., 3 - 6p.m. Holiday Open House Lou- Ron Gems & Rocks, 29 Main St., Market Spice Tea, All Day Holiday Open House Emmas Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider & Cookies, All Day Bed & Breakfast Holiday Tour Local Red & Breakfasts will be decorated for the season & offer refreshments. Ticket information; 347-4414 Tuesday, December 12, 2000 Christmas Buffet • 2n‘ Street Calc, 11 Second Street, 5 -9 p.m.. Turkey or Ham Dinner with all the Trimmings jolly Holiday Storytirnes Fauquier County Public 1 ibraiv, 1 1 Winchester St:., 10:30a.m., Preschoolers, Free Admission, but Regist ration is Required 347-8750 Wednesday, December 13, 2000 Jolly Holiday Storytirnes - Fauquier County Public Library, 1 1 Winchester St., 4:30p.m.. School Age Children Ages 5 through 8, free Admission, but Registration is Required 34~-8750 Thursday, December 14, 2000 Christmas House Tour Francis Fauquier Garden Club, 10a.m.-8p.m. Ticket information: 347-4414 Friday, December 15, 2000 Customer Appreciation Rack in the Woods, 20 Main Si:., 6 - 9p.m. Holiday Open House - Antiques &’ Accents, 81B Main Sc., Open until 9p.m., Refreshments Port & Cheese lasting - The Grapevine Wine Shop, 389 W'. Shirley Ave. (Waterloo Station), 3 8p.m. Holiday Open House Emmas Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider & Cookies, All Day Early Bird Italian Dinner - The Depot Restaurant. 63 South Third St., 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. Soturday, December 16, 2000 Holiday Wine Tasting - J he Grapevine Wine Shop, 389 W'. Shirley Avc. (Waterloo Station), Noon - 8p.m. Wine & Food Tasting 1 he Town Duck, 13 Main St., Noon 4 p.m. Holiday Open House The Natural Marketplace, 5 Diagonal St., 9:30a.m. - 3p.rn,, Food Product Sampling, Door Prizes, Gift Bags Holiday Open House - Lmnus Lily Pad, 29 Main Sc., I lot Cider N Cookies, All Day Holiday Open House Lou Ron Gems & Rocks, 29 \iain St., Market Spice lea, All Day

Sunday, December 17, 2000 National League of Junior Cotillion Holly Ball - Fauquier Springs Country Club, 7p.m., Call for more information 349-1478 Holiday Open House - Emmas Lily Fad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider & Cookies, All Day Holiday Open House - Lou-Bon Gems 8c Rocks, 29 Main St., Market Spice Tea, All Day Tuesday, December 19/ 2000 Christmas Buffet - 2nd Street Cafe, 11 Second Street, 5 -9 p.m., Turkey or Ham Dinner with all the Trimmings White Elephant Christmas Party & Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Fauquier County Public Library, 11 Winchester St., 5:30 - 6:30p.m., Free Admission, but Registration is Required 347-8750 Friday. December 32. MOO Men’s Night - Back in the Woods, 29 Main St., 6 - 9p.m. Holiday Open House - Antiques 8c Accents, 81B Main St., Open until 9p.m., Refreshments Port & Cheese Tasting - The Grapevine Wine Shop, 389 W. Shirley Ave. (Waterloo Station), 5 - 8p.m. Holiday Open House - Hanlon Insurance, 145 Sullivan St., Suite 200, 9a.m. - 3p.m. Cookies 8c Punch Holiday Open House - Emma’s Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider 8c Cookies, All Day Early Bird Italian Dinner - The Depot Restaurant. 65 South Third St., 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2000 Holiday Wine Tasting - The Grapevine Wine Shop, 389 W. Shirley Ave. (Waterloo Station), Noon - 8p.m. Wine & Food Tasting - The Town Duck, 15 Main St., Noon - 4p.m. Holiday Open House - Emma’s Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider St Cookies, All Day Holiday Open House - Lou-Bon Gems & Rocks, 29 Main St., Market Spice Tea. All Day Sunday, December 24, 2000 Holiday Open House - Emma’s Lily Pad, 29 Main St., Hot Cider & Cookies, All Day Holiday Open House - Lou-Bon Gems & Rocks, 29 Main St., Market Spice Tea, All Day Thursday, December 28, 2000 Brr! It’s Winter Storytime and Craft - Fauquier County Public Library, 11 Winchester St., 1:30p.m., Free Admission, but Registration is Required 347-8730 Friday, December 29, 2QQQ Port & Cheese Tasting - The Grapevine Wine Shop, 389 W. Shirley Ave. (Waterloo Station), 5 - 8p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2QQQ Holiday Wine Tasting - The Grapevine Wine Shop, 389 W. Shirley Ave. (Waterloo Station), Noon - 8p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2Q0Q - Old Town Warrenton, 6p.m. - Midnight A Children's Holiday in Old Town Warrenton Sunday, November 26 12:30 - 3:45p.m. Bingo the Clown & Malcolm the Ballontick-1 p.m. Feed the Birds - Courthouse Plaza, 2p.m., hands on workshop creating edible ornaments for the birds (Central Elementary Ecology Club) Holiday Greens Sale - Courthouse Plaza, Noon - 3:45 p.m. (Fauquier Cancer Society) Gingerbread Workshop Carriage Rides Wassail Weekend Friday, December 1 6:15- 9:00 p.m. Festivities marking the opening of the Holiday Season in Old Town: Ringing of church bells Ceremonial lighting of the Christmas Tree by Mayor and Mrs. Fitch accompanied by the P.B. Smith School elves Hay-wagon rides Musical performances by area schools Food Vendors Arrival of Santa Claus accompanied by the Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairies Opening of GumDrop Square by Santa Claus* Shops in Old Town open until 9p.m. Saturday, December 2 Annual Christmas Parade in Old Town, 10a.m. (The Optimist Club) until 1p.m. Sunday, December 3 Old Town Merchants Holiday Open House, Noon4p.m. *GumDrop Square, 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Bed & Breakfast Holiday Tour Holiday Traditions Friday, December 8 6:15-9p.m. Hay-wagon Rides, Music Ensembles and Food Vendors *GumDrop Square, 6:30-9p.m. Shops in Old Town open until 9p.m. Saturday, December 9 *GumDrop Square, Noon-2p.m. Sunday, December 10 *GumDrop Square, 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Friday, December 15 ’GumDrop Square, 6:15p.m.-9p.m. Shops in Old Town open until 9p.m. Saturday, December 16 *GumDrop Square, Noon-2p.m. Sunday, December 17 *GumI)rop Square, 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Friday, December 22 *GumDrop Square, 6:15p.m.-9p.m. Shops in Old Town open until 9p.m.

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Slam-dunk holiday gifts for athletes By John Pitts Times Newspapers Writer If there's an athlete on your gift list this holiday season, there's no need to get overly exercised. Every athlete can use more shoes and socks, and a gift certificate to a favorite sporting good store is always a great stocking-stuffer. But if you're looking for gifts beyond the old tried-and-true, here are some ideas to help you make their holiday a happy one: • School colors: You can't go wrong with T-shirts, ball caps, sweatshirts or similar garb with school names and colors. Choose your athlete's current school, or the college or professional team he or she likes to cheer for. It's easy to find something for under $10, but you can certainly spend more if you want. Many sporting goods stores, catalogs and Web sites offer variations on this theme such as school blankets and wastepaper cans. • Reading matter: Whatever the sport, there's at least one good magazine the athlete on your gift list would love to receive. If it's an Olympic sport such as swimming or wrestling, you can quickly link up to that sport's Web site by visiting the U.S. Olympic Committee’s site at www.olympic-usa.org. From there, most of the national governing bodies' sites have magazine subscription information. The USA Hockey magazine, American Hockey, includes extensive coverage of both ice hockey and its wildly popular cousin, inline hockey. A one-year (10 issue) subscription costs $20 — relatively cheap for a great stocking-stuffer. • Go to the video: You can find all kinds of instructional videos for sale, but it's best to find something endorsed by a coach or expert that you trust before spending money on something that might not be helpful. The video store probably has a selection of sports-themed movies, including inspirational movies such as "Hoosiers" (basketball), "Rudy" (football) and "Rocky" (boxing, yes, but rousing for mature young athletes in any sport). • Happy campers: A young athlete might enjoy knowing that you'll foot the bill for attendance at a sports instructional camp. • Tickets to ride: A young basketball player would love a trip to watch one of the college teams that plays in the region, including George Mason and James Madison, or the higher-profile squads at Virginia, Georgetown or Maryland. The wealth of professional sports in the Washington area offers opportunities for lots of road trips. • Scrapbook: If your favorite athlete has been showing up in the pages of the Times-Democrat, clip those stories and photos and create a personalized scrapbook, leave lots of room for future exploits. • The handy gift bag: You can go to a Web site such as www.athletegift.com and purchase a mesh gift bag filled with per-sonal care products for $15 to $20, or you could assemble a gift bag yourself using items found at most drug stores. lb a mesh or vinyl shower tote, add items such as baby powder or com starch, a good sooth lilg 1U11UU sutu do Cetaphil or Aveeno, a refreshing foot spray, moisturizing shampoo, disposable facial cloths and a compact, folding brush. Swimmers swear by chamois-like M ■ 4 towels that soak up water without getting dripping wet — a good idea for anybody who gets sweaty l; while working out. f Equestrians are easy to buy for. An extra supply of tack cleaning items, for instance, would always be welcome. Online yuletide shopping has improved By John Pitts Times Newspapers Writer Planning to surf the Internet for holiday gifts? This season, online retailers promise it will be better. For their sakes, it better be. For many consumers, the 1999 holiday season was the first for a serious effort at buying gifts on the Internet. For some, it was sufficiently disappointing that they may not try it again for a long time. The textbook case for what happened is Toys-R -Us. In mid-November last year, the amount of traffic to the toy retailer's site, www.toysrus.com, so outstripped its capacity that the site crashed and remained somewhat unreliable throughout the holiday season. But the site made other mistakes as well. It offered discounts on selected items purchased before Dec. 1 and then ran out of many of those items. An estimated 5 percent of the site's customers who bought toys before Dec. 11 for "guaranteed'' Christmas delivery got the cyber equivalent of lumps of coal in their stockings, as the company couldn't deliver. (They did give unhappy e-customers $100 gift certificates, but that won't dry up tears that were shed on Christmas Day because a particular toy didn't show up under the Christmas tree.) Toys-R-Us regrouped in early 2000 and decided if they couldn’t beat successful online retailers at their game, then they had better join the best one. This year, Internet giant Amazon.com is handling distribution and customer service for Toys-R-Us, and prospects are much brighter. Despite the problems, the Toys-RUs site accourtted for 18 percent of online toy sales last year. EToys.com was first (27 percent) and Amazon.com was second (25 percent), so it’s reasonable to expect that the Amazon-Toys-RUs partnership will be dominant this season. Unfortunately, it appears the ToysR-Us policy of permitting returns to its stores of items purchased online has been discarded in favor of Amazon's policy requiring items to be shipped back to the online seller. Perhaps by the 2001 Christmas season they’ll rethink this approach, which serves other retailers such as gap.com very well. It's an uneasy time in the Internet world, despite the expected holiday boom. Consumers spent an estimated $10.5 billion during the 1999 Christmas shopping season, up from about $7.8 billion the year before. This year, it’s expected that the total could soar to the $20 billion level, despite signs that the economy is cooling off. But problems on Wall Street, as investors have lost their enthusiasm for Internet commerce, are hurting the companies behind some popular shopping sites. Pets.com, the site with the funny sock puppet commercials, went out of business Nov. 9. A bad Christmas this year could lead other retailers whose ads you see on TV to close their virtual storefronts. A site that promoted itself as a lastminute gift specialist last Christmas, www.gifts911.com, has been absorbed by another gift site, www.redenvelope.com. Nevertheless, the Internet will generate big business this holiday season. Toys, books, electronic items and music are the most-purchased items on the Web. Perhaps surprisingly, the most dramatic growth in online sales last year came among older Americans, who spent an estimated $4 billion a year on toys and games for their grandchildren. Increasingly, Grandma and Grandpa are getting computer-friendly to stay in touch with their far-flung children. It's no surprise they're getting more comfortable with online shopping, too. Major toy sites such as Amazon and eToys provide a real service by making it easy to find gifts for a particular age group. Got a 7-year-old boy on your list? EToys' suggestions include a portable microscope/telescope combination called MegaScope ($19.99) or the 1960s flashback inflatable bubble chair ($14.99). Shopping for a 4-year-old? You'll feel a little nostalgic at the idea of buying a classic Radio Flyer tricycle ($59.99). New to the online shopping experience? Stick with names you know — the sites of "real" stores such as you might see at a major shopping mall, or See WEB, Page 38

Time: maybe the greatest gift By Peter J. Fakoury Times-Newspapers Writer This year, why not try giving yourself for Christmas instead of a material reminder of your love (or obligation)? Why not give the people on your holiday list some of your valuable time? Before you roll your eyes, throw down what you're reading and reach for that mail order catalog with the page turned down at "attractive porcelain penguins from Malawi," consider this: Your time is worth more than anything you could buy. Nobody has enough of the stuff. If we could mine it, we'd easily set off a "time rush" that would make any prospector's head spin. Giving a gift of yourself — your time — means more these days than ever. Secretly we may be afraid to give someone something so low-tech. Yet it's the perfect present for both the person who has it all and the person who has nothing. It works equally well for wealthy and for budget-minded givers. Maybe you're wondering how a box of your time could compete with a Sony Playstation or computer hacker Barbie. Or maybe you're stuck on the idea that if your gift can't be turned on, booted up, or played on a DVD player, it didn t come with the right sentiment. Think again. Kids love a treasure hunt. Let your box under the tree contain the first clue that leads them around your house finding others. The hunt itself will be half the gift! And maybe at the end they'll find a nicely decorated certificate worth a couple of trips with Dad to the local recreation center pool. Maybe the biggest stumbling block is finding the right time gift. Here are a few ideas. • A good old-fashioned game. My kids accuse me of not playing with them enough. I guess I don't often kick off my shoes and romp with them on the floor. And not being much of a game player, the thought of another round of Candyland makes me feel like diving headlong into the Molasses Swamp. But sacrifice is what makes the gift of time so valuable. I may just give my girls some coupons that they can redeem for family game nights." If they’re holding my marker, I may be less likely to weasel out with some excuse like, "Sorry, got to change the water in the humidifier." • Give blood. Yuk, you say? Reconsider. Blood supplies in our area have fallen to extremely low levels. Taking the time to give blood says that you really care about people. So instead of mailing a rock-hard fruitcake to your Aunt Myrtle in Weehawken, N.J., send a card that says you gave blood in her Where Christmas Wishes Come True... Home & Holiday Gift Items • Margaret Furlong • Home Decorating Accessories • Decorated Theme Trees • Steinbach Nutcracker Signing Decemljcr 21st • And Much More! 7605 New Linton Hall Road Gainesville, YA 20155 703-753-7334 Open: Mon. * Sat. 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