Rappahannock News, November 21, 2001

.„*.**' ' Rappahannock County's Family Newspaper Since 1877 123rd Year ... No. 47 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2001 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Community service at Trinity Episcopal The annual community -Thanksgiving Day service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church Washington at 10 a.m. ^ Sponsored by First Baptist, Promise Land Baptist, Rappahannock Methodist Charge, Reynolds Memorial Baptist, Washington Baptist and Trinity Episcopal churches, all are invited tp share in this service of prayer and thanksgiving. The Rev. Herbert Johnson will be preaching. Holiday closings All county government offices will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22 and on Friday, Nov. 23. - Rappahannock Public Schools wtll be closed on Thursday and Friday. * The Rappahannock National Bank and the Rappahannock News will be closed on Thursday and will resume normal business Schedules on Friday. After the turkey’s gone ..... There’s still something to be thankful for: The week of Nov. 26 through Dec. 1 is fine-free week at the Rappahannock County Library! Remember that Danielle Steel book you checked out in 1993? Bring it back the week after Thanksgiving. No fines .... no questions asked! (Drop it in ;the book drop if you’re shy.) Bridge repairs and replacements will close roads During the week of Nov. 26Nov. 30, Route 620 in Rappahannock County will be closed for repairs to the bridge that crosses the Thornton River. The road will be closed between 655, just off Route 522 and Route 621. Residents can access their property by using Route 621 off Route 522. The bridge is expected -to be closed for five days. VDOT also announced that •during the week of Dec. 3-7, 3Route 612, Old Hollow Road between Routes 600 and 653 Outside of Sperryville, will be closed for bridge replacement, the road is expected to be closed for five days. Happenings in Rappahannock Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Klov. 23-25, Blue Ridge Christmas Celebration in Sperryviile. ■; • Wednesday, Nov. 28, the regularly scheduled Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be Dec. 26. • Monday, Dec. 3 the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will {heet at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock Courthouse. . V* - • Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Ddc. 7-9 Colonial Christmas Celebration in town of Washington. • Tuesday, Dec. 11 the Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the RCHS Band Room. • Wednesday, Dec. 12 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the TowrvHall. Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) A plaque presented to ri Simpson's c ass of Defense 2001 j '' 'X - ' Photos courtesy of Mm. Army Mam*. Mrs. Cindy Simpson’s third grade class at Rappahannock County Elementary School was treated to a visit by some very special guests from die Pentagon on Thursday, Nov. 8. The students had sent notes of encouragement to folks working at the Pentagon following the Sept. 11 attack. The recipients were so touched by the children's messages that they planned a trip to Rappahannock to thank the students in person. This was surely a visit the children will never forget. What a wonderful lesson in the importance of showing compassion to others as we begin this season of Thanksgiving! Addressing attendees during the Public Comments portion of the November meeting of the Washington Town Council, Charlie Tompkins raised the specter of a celebration-free 2002 Independence Day in Washington. Mr. Tompkins reported that few have volunteered to take the reins of Independence Day celebration management, and so the event could prove to be a non-event this coming year. Mr. Tompkins and the RAACbased team that has driven the organization of the Fourth of July celebrations for many years announced their decision to retire after the 2001 event. The fact that insufficient volunteers have come forth to assume those responsibilities places a question mark on the viability of a 2002 celebration. Event organizing is easily a sixmonth prospect, so planning should begin shortly to ensure that the streets of the Town are not empty on July 4, 2002. Capital developments The engineering firm of Greeley and Hansen projects completion of the preliminary engineering and environmental study for the Town’s new reservoir by mid-December. Concern has been expressed though about the time available on the Avon Hall purchase option to complete engineering and environmental studies there (by Resources International) in sufficient time to allow for required public hearings and to complete financing arrangements for the parcel and for a The Price of Freedom By Joseph B. Perine Principal RCHS The day began with the sound of “Taps” played at the RCHS flagpole by Brian Lee and Brian Taylor as the flag was raised by John Ferdetta and saluted by Holly Long and Wendy Oillis. This was the first activity in a morning filled with information, emotion, and patriotism as the students and staff of Rappahannock County High School celebrated Veterans’ Appreciation Week with a group of very special members of our community. A program entitled “The Price of Freedom” provided a forum for United States military veterans to discuss the pursuit of freedom on both the individual and national levels of experience. Mrs. Patti Waddell, high school biology teacher, sang “Fallen but Not Forgotten” to begin the morning’s activities. Col. (Ret.) Nels Parson served as moderator for the event setting the tone for the assembly with the reminder to all present, of their obligation to “support and defend the Constitution* as a citizen of this nation. Col. Parson then introduced the four freedoms from the 1941 speech of President Franklin D. Roosevelt: freedom of speech and expression, freedom to worship God ill one’s ewn way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. This context was offered as a challenge to the prevailing mindset of many of our citizens. The question to be answered was, “Are these freedoms available to every person in every part of the world?” The answer was “No.” Using a variety of illustrations ranging from a student dressed in the traditional burqa of a woman in Afghanistan to a map of the world, Col. Parson presented a picture of freedom won, lost, and denied. Norm Getsinger then spoke to the audience of his experiences as a sailor and a diplomat. He made clear the point that one of the prices of freedom is that one’s life is completely turned around. He told of his dream to become a Broadway actor, and how that dream was shattered by WW II. Although Mr. Getsinger had a successful career in the service of his country, he was never to able to pursue his dream deferred. Retired Jtmur Admiral John Marocchi then took the podium with tales of his life aboard ships in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of operation during the Second World War. He told of trials and tragedy; life and death; and meeting his future wife during his 15-month hospitalization as he recuperated from serious injuries received in an explosion. His stories were entertaining Sm CEREMONY, Pag* A3 Town-wide wastewater treatment system. The option for the purchase o! the property expires in March ol 2002. Other activities • Vice Mayor Steve Critzer opened the meeting with a tribute to John Miranda, who recently passed away and was a friend of the Willis family and of all others whom he encountered. Mayor Willis was absent from the November meeting having left Town to attend Mr Miranda’s funeral. • Work on the Town’s Zoning Ordinance continues, and another work session was scheduled foi Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. • Treasurer Alice Butler report ed on the Town’s finances, noting consolidated assets of $641,195.71 through the end of the October period. r Okays on sludge, lighting ordinances By Gkkai.d Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The November meeting of the Planning Commission featured public hearings on the draft sludge and lighting ordinances, and on a request by the New Harvest Christian Fellowship Church to build a 10,000 square foot pre-engineered metal building on Viewtown Road in Amissville. Months of work on both of the ordinances proved successful, and the Planning Commission moved to forward both to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration. Discussions on the sludge ordinance was prefaced bv Administrator John McCarthy, who noted that the only significant change in the draft was the restriction of the application of sludge to parcels in agricult ural/forestal districts. That would limit sludge application to no more than 20,000 acres in the County, hut setback requirements probably reduce that to a few thousand acres. Commissioner Tom Junk praised Commissioner A1 Henry for the wisdom of the agricultural/forestal district revision, and he said that he was proud of the ordinance and thought it very good. The only possibly negative voice in the public hearing was that of Robert Lindquist of Amissville. Mr. Linguist said that the ordinance is very restrictive, and he implied that the County had designed it so to work around the fact that “the State says you have to have it (sludge).” Mr. Linguist also called for the ordinance to be published in the - -Rappttharm&ck News so that those citizens who cannot attend meetings will have the opportunity to preview such documents. Mr. Lindquist has contended, in recent Letters to the Editor and letters to the Planning Commission, ' that a majority of Rappahannock ' County citizens do not want ordinances such as the new sludge and lighting ordinance, and that it is only “the same three or four people . . . who lobby for new ordinances.” Mr. Lindquist’s first comment was responded to by Commissioner Henry, who said that the ordinance is “not trying to prohibit, it is just trying to protect the health and welfare of the citizens.” He was followed in the hearings by twelve residents who expressed their support for the ordinance, or who requested that it include additional restrictions. No speaker other that Mr. Lindquist voiced opposition. The Commissioners too supported the ordinance, with Mr. Henry concurring with Mr. Junk’s opinion stating See ORDINANCE, Page A6 All aboard! Photo courtesy ot Jim Gannon The Bookshop Express is back on track for the holiday season at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. Kids of all ages are invited to stop by and see this Lionel Christmas special in action. On Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. Santa Claus himself will visit the book shop on historic Main Street to hear Christmas wishes from boys and girls — so save the date and prepare your wish lists! For information call the book shop at 987-8444. This weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-25, Sperryville will celebrate Blue Ridge Christmas.

NOTICE 2001 Rappahannock County taxes have been mailed and must be paid on or before December 5, 2001 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 OPEN APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS Any persons wishing to make application for the creation of new Agricultural and Forestal Districts, or who wish to add on to existing Agricultural & Forestal Districts are encouraged to notify the County Administration Office of your intent by Monday, December 17, 2001 at 4:30 p.m. While applications for new districts or tag-ons may be made at any time, the Board of Supervisors policy is to encourage applications during a single enrollment period, thus limiting public hearing, advertising and related costs. The County Administration Office may be reached at (540)675-3342, with correspondence directed to P.O, Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. Forms for new district creation or for Tag-ons are available from 8:30-4:30 M-F. By Order Of: John W. McCarthy County Administer BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANjlOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Sect™s 176-108.5, 170-108.6, and 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, DECEMBER 3,2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia in order to consider.the following application: Application for Personal Wireless Services Facilities Use Permit and for Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of Rappahannock County PWSFU Permit #01-08-01 Application by Sprint PCS to construct either a 199’ monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Duxbury Isthmus") owned by Robert A. and Joan M. Duxbury on Tax Map 33, Parcel 62, zoned “A" - Agricultural, located on Weaver Road in Amissville, Jackson District, OR alternatively, a 199' monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as "Amissville Fire Department") owned by Amissville Volunteer Fire Department on Tax Map 32A-1, Parcel 6, zoned “RR" - Rural Residential, located on Lee Highway in Amissville, Jackson District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1 et seq of the Rappahannock County Code. The requested facility is also the subject of a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of Rappahannock County (adopted July 6, 1998), in the form of a map, following the format of mapping contained elsewhere within the Plan, showing the location of any approved facilities, to be inserted at Chapter 5, Public Utilities, and entitled "Personal Wireless Services Facilities”. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator NOTICE OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee hereby announces that it will hold an assembled caucus beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, December 1,2001 at The Washington Town Hall on Gay Street for the purpose of electing members to the new Rappahannock County Democratic Committee for the 2001 - 2003 Biennium. Any Democrat wishing to be a member of the Committee must file an Application for Membership with Meredith Gorfein, Chair, or with the Credentials Officer present at the check-in area no later than 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1,2001. Filing forms will be available from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Town Hall on the day of the caucus. They will also be available at the Registrar of the Voters office on Gay Street in Washington or by calling 675-3515. It is not necessary to be present at the Caucus in order to be elected as member of the Committee. There Is no charge for those wishing to attend and vote at the caucus. Doors to the caucus will open at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast and check-in. Any person attending the caucus shall sign a standardized Caucus Participation Form stating that he or she is a Democrat, does not intend to support any candidate who is opposed to a Democratic nominee in the ensuing general election, believes in the principles of the Democratic Party, and is a registered voter in Rappahannock County. Caucus Participation Forms must be filled out at the caucus prior to participating in the caucus. At 10:00 a.m. the doors to the caucus will be closed and no person may complete a form and participate in the caucus after that time with the exception of those persons in line at 10:00 a.m. For further information, please contact Meredith Gorfein, 675-3515 or Paid for and authorized by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications^:. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and ^additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, HO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Panther Pause — RCPS News in Brief By Jan Makela Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • Volunteerism in alive and well in Rappahannock, and our public schools benefit from this generosity on a daily basis. We may seem to take it for granted or forget to say thank you at one time or another, but we are always aware of the many services provided to our students and teachers by volunteers and we are truly grateful. • In that vein, we are embarking on a journey to recognize the incredible volunteer spirit throughout Rappahannock County, not only in the public schools, but in all areas. If you actively volunteer in an organization or as an individual in Rappahannock, please consider being the contact person for this effort. All that we will need is some very basic information about your, or your organization’s, volunteer effort in our community, and a cover letter explaining what you or your group does and why it is important to Rappahannock. A form will be provided to you to make your job easier, and the letter may be as formal or informal as you like. Delegate Louderback has shown an interest in sponsoring a resolution to have Rappahannock designated the Volunteer Capital of Virginia! What better way to say thank you to all of your friends and neighbors who do so much for us all. Please call Jan Makela at 987-8259 to say that you will help. • The RCES PTO is eagerly anticipating' record numbers of orders for beautiful Holiday Poinsettias! Please consider buying all of yours from the PTO, and encourage your friends to do the same. Much of the profit from this year’s sale will benefit the Seventh Grade Trip to Williamsburg in the spring. If you have questions or wish to order, call PTO President Jimmy Swindler at 987-8259. More information is forthcoming. • Mrs. Lynne Fournier, Band Director, is hoping that NOTICE OF VACANCY RAPPAHANNOCK-RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting applicants to fill the volunteer position of Rappahannock Citizen Representative to the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board in accordance with § 37.1-195 of the Code of Virginia. The Board provides services for persons with mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse, and other special needs. The appointee must be a resident of Rappahannock County. Typically, meetings of the Board take place monthly, and are held in Culpeper. If you are interested in this position, please contact your representative on the Board of Supervisors or call County Administrator John W. McCarthy at (540) 6753342 for more information. all of you Citrus Lovers will purchase fruit from our Band Boosters this fall. The quality and price of the citrus is always very competitive and the proceeds enable many students to attend camps and comp e t i - tions, and to purchase more instruments and uniforms for our the Boosters band program. Thanks in advance for your generosity. To order, see a • band student or call Lynne Fournier at 987-8259. • Try-outs were recently completed for the Junior Panther (Grades 6-8) Basketball Team. The competition was tough making the final decision much more difficult. The following students were chosen to play: Timmy Clanagan, Anthony Clinedinst, Dylan Corbin, Jacob Dodson, Carlos Flores, Chris Harris, Kevin Martin, Addison Miller, Austin Miller, Will Miller, Will Norman, and Irving Smith. Coaches Jason Gochenour and Mick Strand are pleased with the line-up and anticipate a very successful season. Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, is happy to announce their Community Forum Series. Headwaters, the Social Security ejtanhiliiv Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... ,| 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable* Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 % _p * WE'VE ADDEDTHE CONVENIENCE OF INTERNET BANKING. www.rnbva.com Convenience is what Rapphannock National Bank's new Internet Banking is all about. Convenience in opening accounts, applying for loans, checking account balances, and transferring money. How about being able to pay an unlimited number of bills online for just $5.75 a month - with the first three months free ($5 activation fee)? We're convenient whether you are using our branch, our ATM, telephone banking, or Internet Banking. Rappahannock National Bank ic 257 Gay Straat, Washington, VA 22747 (540) 575-3519 ATM- 211 Q-Mart 12653 Laa Highway, Washington, VA 22747 During the course of this year, they will sponsor three forums to inform the public of education- tionrelated issues that ^seem Ito be oh everyone’s mind. It is important that all of us attend, and that we encourage our friends and neighbors to attend, and listen, comment and ask quesr tions when they do not understand. These forums are meant to be informative, but also informal so that all in. attendance may feel comfort-; able about speaking up and participating in the event. • Our students always come first! Learning for All; Whatever It Takes! This is the most important premise of; Effective Schools. But how do we achieve this? Are we on the ", right track? This writer is certain that we want to be. The Effective Schools study should help us understand what we need to do better, and the forum on Dec. 6; should answer any questionsthat you might have. The first of the series, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at RCHS, will focus on “The Effective Schools Process”. Rappahannock County Public Schools and the Greve School Council have been busily training all teachers and staff in the tenants of Effective Schools. By Dec. 6 will have received the results of a study conducted to show us how well we are doing and. where our strengths and • weaknesses lie. If you have heard the term; ! “Effective Schools” and want to know what it means to your child, please do not miss this opportunity. • The Fall Session of Adult Education has just ended and we are looking forward to a very interesting and exciting line-up of classes for the Winter Session. Brochures should be available before Christmas, making classes an attractive gift option for the holidays. Classes are scheduled to begin in early February. If you have questions or would like to teach a class, please call Jan Makela, Program Coordinator, at 9878259. We are pleased to have had talented instructors, Roger Segalla, John Norman, Kathy Whelan and Lisa Amani assisting with Adult Ed this term. Many thanks to the community for supporting this wonderful program. • Because of the abbreviated schedule of school days in November and December due to the holiday closings, we have scheduled just one RCHS Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting prior to Christmas. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 12 in the RCHS Culinary Arts room and all parents are invited to attend. The agenda for this meeting has not been determined, so please feel free to offer suggestions for topics of discussion. It is so important that parents participate in their children’s education. Parents often feel that their children don’t need them) as much when they become high school students, but in &is writer’s humble opinion, they probably need their parents’ involvement more than ever. Please get involved! • RCHS parents, pleqse note that Junior Class rings will be delivered on Thursday, Nov. 29. Graduation announcements will !be ordered on Nov. 28. Make’-up Pictures for RCHS Seniors and Under-Classmen will.be taken on Tuesday, Nov. 27-. If you have questions about these or other RCHS events, please call Secretary Kelly Settle at 987-8575. • Have a wonderful holiday and take some time to appreciate the world around you ... your home, your family, your school, your friends and neighbors, and the beautiful fall weather. *

Ceremony From Page A1 and poignant, and they drove home the message that the price of freedom is costly and ' necessary, A panel of Viet Nam veterans followed with a balanced forum on the most controversial conflict in the history of our nation. The group, consisting of Ken 'Shankle, Mary Beth Shankle, Sam Snead, and Jon Smythe, shared their experiences as well as their ; positions on the nature of war and the price of freedom. The panelists described their military involvement in t$rms that were moving and inspirational, and left little doubt concerning the cost of liberty for an American. Col. Parson closed the program with a quote from the Korean War Memorial: Freedom Does Not Come Free. These words rang loud 'and clear during a short VETERANS: Participating in a special program at RCHS on Tuesday were: left to right, Nets Parson. Norm Getsinger, Jon Smythe, Sam Snead, Rear Admiral John Marocchi, Mary Beth Shankle and Ken Shankle. question and answer period that followed the presentations. The presenters were unanimous in their declaration that freedom is not cheap and it is not to be taken lightly. Regardless of one’s political point of view, freedom and liberty are both important and costly. The program, “The Price of Freedom” is an excellent example of the power of our community and the willingness of our citizens to come together on behalf of our children, and we should all be proud to be Americans and residents of Rappahannock County. Photo courtesy ot Claudia Mitchell uh hoy!: Tickets for the three performances of The Shepherds’ Play are now on sale. The 10th annual performance will be given at the Ki Theatre on Friday Dec. 7 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets are available at Talk of the Town in Washington, Rae's Place in Sperryville, Settle’s Grocery in Flint Hill and Epicurious Cow on US 211, Ben Venue. For information call 675-2146. November 23, 24 & 25 Kalahari Lion in Dust Stonn Chris Johns Images of Africa New photographs of the people and animals of Africa November 24 - December 31 Artist Reception Nov. 24, 4-7 pm Histone Main Street Sperryville. VA 10:00 - 6:00 Thursday through Monday 540-987-3121 www longviewgallery com i sf vT..;f s# ^MMSI 11?; k: §5 in ; Trees will arrive on November 21st a family Bring your kids to see our Christmas Train, “The Bookshop Express", and check out our expanded selection of Children’s gift books. Mark your calendars! Santa Claus visits the bookshop on Saturday, December 8 at 11 a.m. Every child who attends gets a free book and can give Santa a wish list for Christmas! Old Sperryville BOOKSHOP Histone Main Street, Sperryville ' ■ (540) 987-8444 E-mails txxikchurch@earthlink.net rtd 1 at the home and studio of JEANNE LJREVAS 70 Potter's Ridge Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740 t 540-987-3113 | December 1 fie 2 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days Come see my new work made from gleanings of I field and forest and the first of my newline of high-fired glazes for more durability around the kitchen. I have my old favorites including the cats. Directions from Sperryville: Qo south I /2 mile on 522 towards Culpeper. Turn right on 231 towards Madison. Qo 4 miles and turn right on 681. Qo 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 in ^ Washington, VA. the Blue Peach in The Plains. Thistletree 0 Porge in Culpeper and Long View Qallery In Sperryville. Come visit... m AtfiC Treasures during the Blue Ridge Christmas weekend and the upcoming holiday season. Open Daily 10 a m until S p.m. I’S 211. East ot Sperrvville 540-987-9463 Friday. Nov 23 Stevie Q. Saturday. Nov 24 Rappahannock's Favorite Band Black Sheep Now opan Thors., Frl.. Sat. & Son. 5:30 to close Family Dining & Ftn« Music 540987-3162 BLUE RIDGE CHRISTMAS SALE 25 /d OFF Original Price on Ev ery thing in the Store! Additional in-store specials November 23,24,25 10:0<yam-6:00pm Faith Mountain Company The Old Sperryville School House Corner of Routes 522 & 211 Sperryville, VA 22740 (540)987-8353 www.faithmountain.com

-mappatjannocfe jaetos— 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) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNewsetimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21,2001 Our View Thanksgiving A time to pause, count our blessings, and remember our country and 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. The list this year seems longer as we think of our country following the Sept. 11 events. We do indeed have a lot to be thankful for. Sometimes it is difficult to remember that even though we have problems, we have tremendous blessings. Quite often our thoughts turn to local issues such as cell towers, sludge, lighting concerns, conflicts in general and on an on — tensions seem to overwhelm even the most determined optimists. However, we are quickly reminded that those things will be solved and life will go on and it’s the larger things that deserve more of our attention. Thanksgiving 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 beautiful Rappahannock County. We are indeed 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 normal business, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season before us and the planning of everyday life. Enjoy Thursday, your family, your friends, our beautiful county and be thankful for that in which you have. Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. • WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 • EMAIL: bwayland@timespapers.com Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Boy Scout Troop 1550 of Leesburg camped in the Town of Washington over the past weekend at the home of Mrs. Jean B. Moffett. Mrs. Moffett's son, Page Moffett is the Scout Master. Letters Clarification needed on lighting ordinance There is considerable confusion about a proposed lighting ordinance for Rappahannock County. This letter attempts to better explain things. First, the ordinance applies only to commercial establishments or other sites requiring a site plan. It has nothing to do with private homes or farms. Further, current commercial businesses do not need to change their current lighting. At the Planning Commission meeting of Nov. 14 the general requirement that all outdoor lighting fixtures, including display lighting, be turned off after the close of business, unless needed for safety or security, was dropped. Things remain exactly as they are now. And, with an expected modification to be added by the Board of Supervisors, commercial establishments will be able to replace or repair their existing light fixtures with like or similar fixtures. In essence, nothing changes for current businesses. Why a lighting ordinance? It is to protect businesses and people from the nationwide trend of companies to use excessive lighting to attract customers. Sheetz gas stations and convenience stores are an example of such lighting. Lighting is used to increase market share, to help drive out competitors. The proposed lighting ordinance simply requires that commercial outdoor lighting be down shielded. That is, the light should be directed downward so as to light up what the business wishes to have illuminated for its activity, advertisement, and security needs, and not spill over onto adjacent property. It also requires lighting be at a level to prevent glare. There are multiple benefits of the lighting ordinance to the businesses and citizens of Rappahannock County. One benefit is that the ordinance provides a level playing field for all businesses in the county. They need not worry about someone coming in and using excessive lighting to drive them out of business. Another benefit is that homeowners will not have to worry about the value of their property being diminished because of excessive commercial lighting nearby. Everyone is concerned with protecting his or her property value. The lighting ordinance helps guarantee this. A third benefit is that the ordinance allows people to enjoy their own property without having excessive lighting shining into their homes, into their bedrooms, into their backyards. A fourth benefit is that the ordinance provides for driver safety. When driving into darkness after passing an excessively lit place, people have difficulty seeing the road ahead for a short period. Another benefit is that the citizens of Rappahannock County and their guests will be able to enjoy the night sky and see the stars. This is a rural area, not Sudley Road in Manassas. The Board of Supervisors should be encouraged to clear up any confusion and pass this ordinance, which will benefit Rappahannock County in many ways. Finally, when issues of a technical nature face the County, the Planning Commission needs to do a better job explaining and educating the public about those issues. It would be a shame if*» confusion about the lighting 1 ordinance permitted an exces- J sively lit Sheetz Station, or J something similar, into the ;» county. ■ • ■ * * Don Audette? Sperryviller Shop with ; a Deputy ; Christmas ; Program i The Rappahannock Sheriffs Office will be providing its sixth annual “Shop With a Deputy” Program this Christmas season for some of the most needy children in our community. The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to helping all Rappa,-,,. hannock citizens. With the***^ holiday season upon us, it is** See DEPUTY, Page A5 See More Letters, Page A5 From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 40 YEARS AGO Nov. 16, 1961 The annual magazine subscription campaign conducted by student salesmen of Rappahannock County High School started Oct. 26 with a goal of $600. The campaign closed Nov. 8 with sales totalling $1,012.57 The school’s share of the proceeds will be approximately 30 percent of the sales. Leading salesmen were: first, Bettie Miller; second, Ginger Russell; third, Billy Mundy and fourth, Carolyn Johnston. Judge R.V. Snead has appointed Mrs. Sarah Latham, a Justice of the Peace in Rappahannock County effective Nov. 1. Mrs. Latham is now eligible to issue warrants. The Forest Grove School PTA reports the harvest supper held earlier this month was most successful. Proceeds will be used to purchase a moving picture projector and horizontal bars for the playground. A Civil Defense leader training meeting was held last Monday night at Rappahannock County High School. In charge of the Civil Defense organization in Rappahannock is W.H. Lyne, who stated he had received better response from this group of volunteer workers than from any group with which he has been associated in his 27 years as a County Agent. 20 YEARS AGO Nov. 19, 1981 Miss Ruth Blackwell of Sperryville, Clerk of the General District Court in Rappahannock, attended a state conference of court clerks last week in Virginia Beach. Priorities at the conference were problem solving workshops with the results to be implemented in the various jurisdictions. A visit to the firehouse was the high point of the day last Monday for Sursum Corda youngsters. Washington Fire Department volunteer Rev. Jennings Hobson showed them around the facility. Youngsters pictured with Rev. Hobson included his son, Jennings, Terry Foster, Justin Seal and Randall Freeman. A group of Girl Scouts including seniors, cadettes, juniors and brownies, camped at Hazel River last weekend. The group included Lisa Manwaring, Michelle Rainer, Billielee Ballard, Crystal Jenkins, Tara Fisher, Denise Eidson, Kim Helmer, Jane Kidwell, Chrissy Rustic, Dawn Watson, Kristi Pendleton and Gina Manwaring. 10 YEARS AGO Nov. 21, 1991 The Tbwn of Washington celebrates the Christmas season with a home decorating contest. Town residences are invited to spruce up their exteriors in the Christmas spirit in competition for prizes, donated by town merchants. Natural materials must be used. The slate of nominees for the upcoming ASC committee election has been developed. The candidates are as follows: Susan Babcock, Bryant Lee, Thomas Massie, Louis Moore Jr. and Thomas R. Taylor. The Rappahannock Department of Social Services is organizing its annual food drive for the needy and asks those who wish to contribute non-perishable foods for their food baskets to contact the office. Last week Mrs. Katherine Riley of the Amissville Homemakers Club was selected as the Rappahannock County “Homemaker of the Year,” an honor she well deserves. She is a charter member as she joined the club when it was first organized in 1932. Miss Riley is a descendant of the Amiss family for whom Amissville was named. She is a master quilt-maker, teaching quilting classes frequently. She also has received awards on her quilts at the State Fair. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of Sally Keyeer OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This post card was received by Miss Nina Bowen, mother of Sally Key$£r and Ruby Dwyer, in 1909.

MORE LETTERS Deputy From Page A4 the 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 Sheriff’s Office is dedicated in providing assistance to those children who need extra 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 families 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 Sheriff’s Office and be driven to K-Mart in Front Royal. Once at the store, the child is paired up with a uniform officer. Each child can then purchase $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 and visit with Santa Claus at the Washington Fire Hall. Volunteers will be wrapping the presents that the children have purchased. The gifts will be ready for the children when they arrive back at the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office. A holiday food basket will be provided for each participating child’s family. This program has been an incredible success the last five years, and we hope to make it even better this year. We are asking you, the private citizen and business owner, to help us in sponsoring a child. You can do so by sending a tax-deductible contribution to “Shop with a Deputy”. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 November 21,2001 In Brief Garden Club •selling fresh holiday greens The Rappahannock County -Gjarden Club is again selling ^freshly cut holiday greens. All •greenery is made to order and must be reserved ahead of time. Proceeds from the sale of the greens provide scholarships to RCHS students and nature camp attendees. This year the club is offering .'boxwood wreaths ($17.50), mixed •greens wreaths ($16), (bows are $3 extra), swag door decorations ($25), and mixed greens garlands ($3 per foot). Call Sally Havstad at 987-9342 to place an order. Greenery will be available for pick-up Dec. 4 and 5. Artist reception at Packing Shed Gallery Saturday The Packing Shed Gallery in Washington is featuring friends of the gallery in Harvest of Artists exhibition which will run through Dec. 30. Featured artists include Susanna Conaway, Nora Harrington, June Jordan, Steve Kenny, Donald Liscomb, Sally Nash, Margot Neuhaus, Robin Purnell, Heather Self and Stephen Wagner. An artist reception is planned for Saturday, Nov. 24 from 2-5 p.m. Packing Shed Gallery is located at the comer of Gay and Porter Streets in Washington and £5 open Tuesday through Sunday from 12:30-6 p.m. For additional information, you may contact the gallery at 6753410 or June Jordan at 987-8098. Virginia’s first winery celebrates 25 years with open house Farfelu Vineyards is an original. Established in 1967 by former Naval aviator, CJ Raney, Farfelu is the Old Dominion’s first licensed winery. Chuck Raney’s passion for wine grew during his several tours through the Mediterranean, where he discovered that good wine makes even simple foods delicious. Upon his retirement from the Navy, Chuck Raney planted his vineyard in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, flanking the rolling hills of the Rappahannock River. 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Got bored Visit our web site at www.fauquier.com “How to make a Thanksgiving Turkey” According to Mrs. Jennifer Deal’s RCES Kindergarten Class We go to the Price Club to get our turkey. When you get it home you have to put all kinds of powder on it to make it fluffy so it won’t be hard to cut. Put plastic over it so it will get reheated. Put the turkey on a pan, then in the oven. Cook it for 15 or 16 minutes for a good turkey, on five degrees. When you get it out of the oven be careful, it’s hot! Always eat your turkey with a fork! When you’re done, wipe your mouth with a napkin. Daniel Schlosser First you have to go to a farm and kill a turkey with a gun. Bring it home and pull off all the feathers. You clean it by washing it with a sponge and water. I think Mommy cleans it in the sink. Put the turkey on a skillet and cook it on the stove. You have to cook it for maybe like five minutes and on five degrees. When it’s all done, it’s ready to eat! Eat it with a lot of vegetables. When dinner is over you can watch cartoons on TV. Quintin Dove My mom goes to a grocery store in Culpeper to get our turkey. Clean the turkey with just water in the sink. You don’t have to put anything on it before it goes in the pan. The turkey goes in the oven for six minutes on a “hot” temperature. This takes a long time! Then, take it out and eat it. We always go to my Grandma’s on Thanksgiving. Amber Blackburn Well...You have to get a turkey probably from outside. After you catch it, put it in a cage to feed it first! After a little walk, kill it with a knife! Take all the feathers off and clean it with a soapy bath. Put it in the oven on a huge plate. Maybe cook it on 50 degrees for , about 20 minutes. Take it out of the oven, wait for it to cool, and eat it! My Grandma fixes mashed potatoes and corn to go with it. I guess that’s it! Oh...when we’re done, me and Gavin go play. Kaitlyn Jenkins My mommy goes in the woods t,o get a turkey. She kills it with a gun. She washes it in the sink with water. You put it on a plate for the oven. She cooks it for five minutes on “hot”. Then you eat it with lots of mashed potatoes! Hanna Jenkins Go to a store that has Thanksgiving stuff (like Walmart) and buy a turkey. When you bring it home, put legs on it before you bake it. You don’t have to clean it, just put it on a pan. Cook it in the oven for 15 hours on “warm” degrees. When it comes out of the oven, you eat it! Mommy cooks onions, cherry pie, and mashed potatoes for our Thanksgiving dinner. When we’re done, we have to take a bath. Mary Ott Mommy has to go to the store to get a turkey. When you get home, take it out of the wrapper and clean it with water. Put the turkey on a pan and put a little bit of pepper on it. Cook it on 30 degrees for about ten minutes. When it comes out of the oven, test it with that little blue thing to see if it’s done. You eat corn bread and mashed potatoes with it. When we’re done we get on the couch and just talk. Bethany Baldwin Go buy a turkey at a farm. You have to kill it with a gun. When you bring it home, clean it with a rag. Put the turkey on a pot and put some sauce on it. That makes it taste yummy! Cook the turkey ih the oven for about three minutes, it’s a really long time! Cook it on a two temperature. Eat some bread with it. Don’t forget to go to Grandma’s house, she always cooks! Chelsie Skaggs You have to get a turkey from the woods first. My dad would probably get it, even though he doesn’t have a hunting license! You have to take the feathers off by cutting them with scissors. I guess you clean it with a big wet towel. You kind of have to go back and forth with the towel to rub the dirt off. I think you have to put it on a cooking pan. Cook it in the oven for maybe about...50 minutes on 200 degrees. We go to a lot of houses and eat mashed potatoes, ham and brown bread. Turkey is really good. Amber Dodson You get a Thanksgiving turkey from Sears first. Mommy cleans the turkey with water and a little bit of soap. Put some spices on it to taste good, like cinnamon. Get a plastic plate to put it on then put the turkey in the oven. Bake the turkey for ten minutes on “hot” degrees. My favorite foods to eat with it are macaroni and cheese and rolls. Ashleigh Pullen First you have to go to Will Thompson’s Store (The Corner Store) to get a turkey! You have to get a bag and a sponge to rub off all those germs. You have to run it under water, too! Get a pan that’s really big to put it on. Put some grease, salt and pepper on the turkey to make it taste good dike I like it)! Cook it on six degrees for about seven or eight minutes. Eat your turkey with a fork, not your fingers because you're a big boy or girl now! Make some steak to go with it. It’s vummy! Travis Pullen I would get a turkey from either Food Lion or Giant. Clean the turkey with a sponge and put it on a tray. I put a lot of salt on it, then it goes in the oven. Cook the turkey for one half hour on 22 degrees. When it comes out, cut it in half and people can eat it. You can eat mashed potatoes and green beans with it. When you are all done you get to watch TV! Titus Rollins At Food Lion, we buy a turkey. You have to clean it with water and put it on the stove. You have to put some soy sauce on it before it cooks. Put it in the oven for five minutes and cook it until it is hot! Eat pumpkin pie and ice cream with it. You have to put the dirty dishes in the sink to clean them. Then, me and my brother get to play tic-tac-toe! Autumn Shoemaker Go get a turkey from a store like Giant. When you get it home, you have to put all kinds of stuff on it (like salt and pepper). My mommy has to clean it with old rags to get all the blood off of it. You have to put it in a frying pan and then put it in the oven. I think you cook it for about 16 hours on 60 degrees. When it comes out of the oven, we eat it! When you’re done, it’s time for bed! Evan Hitt Cliff Miller receives conservation award BY Martin Johnson Information/Education Coordinator for CSWCD Model conservation efforts by Rappahannock County resident Cliff Miller were applauded at a conservation awards dinner held at Grave’s Mountain Lodge on the evening of Oct. 26. Sponsored by the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, the event was held to honor residents who have shown leadership in steward ship of local soil and water resources. Virginia Senator Ed Houck, and CSWCD Chairman Dick McNear, presented Mr. Miller with the State's Bay Friendly Farm Award, given to one farm in each county of the Soil and Water Conservation District that is exemplary in its protection of the state's soil and water quality. Mr. Miller's Mount Vernon farm has been a working farm since 1827, and has recently diversified to supplement cow/calf production with organic vegetable farming, an apple orchard, alfalfa hay fields and a small catchand-release fly-fishing operation. Mount Vernon Farm has taken steps to protect the quality of the property's soil and water resources by implementing an extensive rotational grazing system with stream and cross fencing, and numerous watering sources. Mr. Miller has also worked with Virginia's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to plant 135 acres of streamside pasture with hardwood trees. Fanners interested in conservation were welcomed to Mount Vernon farm in June, where Mr. Miller spoke of opportunities the CREP program has provided for improving both the quality and profitability of the farm. For more information about the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District call 540-8258591 or visit www.culpe per. vaswcd.org. C. Johns shows new African photos in gallery Chris Johns, highly acclaimed National Geographic Magazine photographer and Woodville resident, will exhibit his newest photographs of the people and wildlife of Africa in Long View Gallery in Sperryville. The exhibit will run from Nov. 24 - Dec. 31 and there will be a reception for Mr. Johns on Nov. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. The African photographs of Mr. Johns are evocative and emotional images of the people, land and wildlife of a continent struggling to find the balance between new and old in a changing world. The show ranges from dramatic and troubling photojournalistic images to artful shots of breathtaking beauty. His work combines the highest technical standards, a deep concern for conservation of the Earth’s natural treasures, and the eyes of a great artist. Many of the photographs in the exhibit have been included in the pages of National Geographic Magazine and on their web site. Most will appear in a forthcoming book on Africa honoring Nelson Mandela. Mr. Johns has four photographs r included in a new National Geographic publication of the 100 best photographs of the National Geographic. He was also the only National Geographic photographer included in an exhibition of the world’s best photojournalism in Perpignan, France in 2001. Mr. Johns has also had numerous cover stories published in the National Geographic Magazine. Mr. Johns studied at the Graduate School of Journalism at the University of Minnesota. After several photojournalism jobs at major newspapers, Mr. Johns became a contract photographer for National Geographic in 1985 and in 1995 he became a staff photographer. In 2001 he was promoted to Senior Editor of Illustrations, a position responsible for all photography, maps and art for National Geographic. Mr. Johns commented, “I’m delighted that this exhibit of my African work is being shown here at home in Rappahannock County. It means a lot to me to share it with my friends and neighbors.” Cheri Woodard, Art Director of Long View Gallery, is enthusiastic Painting of flag to be presented Kevin Weisgerber of Sperryville and family members have been invited to The State Museum of Pennsylvania on Nov. 28 for the official presentation of The Birth of our Nation's Flag, a painting by Charles H. Weisgerber. Kevin is a grandson of the late Charles H. Weisgerber. The painting is a gift to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from the Weisgerber family and members of the family are expected to join the occasion on that day. The gift, is an oil on canvas, 9 x 12 feet, and depicts Betsy Ross displaying the original flag to George Washington, Robert Morris and George Ross. The program and luncheon will begin at noon on the first floor of The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg and will provide an opportunity for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to officially recognize the Weisgerber family and other supporters who have made the preservation of this painting a reality. about the exhibition, “Chris is one of Rappahannock’s most talented and dedicated artists. His work is joyful, provocative, beautiful, and each shot has a fascinating story behind it. His ability to use light, wildlife, landscapes, and people to tell the African story today is absolutely amazing. This show is a must see for anyone interested in art and photography.” Long View Gallery specializes in contemporary American painting, sculpture and jewelry. The gallery is located on Main Street in Sperryville, Va. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Monday. For more information, call 540-987-3121 or go to www.longviewgallery.com. Young Cheetahs, photograph by Chris Johns

Church Activities Christmas song service set The Faith Singers of Rappahannock County invite you to their annual Christmas Song Service on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at the Hopewell Baptist Church, Sperryville. The guests for the afternoon will be the Male Chorus, Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, Fairfax. This service is sponsored each year to help someone in need in the community. “Come to worship and be blessed,” said an organizer. For more information or directions to the church, phone 987-3340 or e-mail: nbrober@yahoo.com Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. * Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, children and adults 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 aim. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Sunday: Worship services 10 a.m. at Viewtown General Store Wednesday and Friday: Home groups, 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. i Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service, guest speaker 11 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Nov. 25' as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Yoffri and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Pentecostal Friday: Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Dec. 8 hymn sing at 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Rev. Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 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. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., worship 11 Tuesday: Bible study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Youth Night 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Choir meets 7:30 p.m. ? St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Lets count our blessings Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER * 987-8471 This week is Thanksgiving, and as we think of all those affected in the Sept. 11 attack, anthrax and our soldiers fighting in Afghanistan, we have more reason than ever to count our blessings and be thankful for each day. • The tradition of the Pilgrims first Thanksgiving is a myth and a legend. The Pilgrims did not celebrate Thanksgiving the next autumnal year. Their feast was after their first harvest in 1621. It is this feast that people often refer to as “The First Thanksgiving”. This feast has become a model that we think of for our own Thanksgiving celebration. They never repeated this feast, so it cannot be called the beginning of a tradition. To these devoutly religions people, a day of Thanksgiving was a day of prayer and fasting, and could be held anytime they felt an extra day of thanks was called for. We assume the feast was eaten outside, based on the fact that the Colonist did not have a building large enough to accommodate all the people. Native people were definitely among the invited guest. The feast went on for three days and they probably had wild turkey, and we know venison (deer) was provided by the Indians. There was enough wild fowl to supply the village for a week. This included duck, geese, and swan, as well as fish. The main food mentioned by the Pilgrims was wheat, Indian com, corn meal and peas. They probably had a pumpkin pudding sweetened with honey. Several Presidents including George Washington made a one time Thanksgiving holiday. In 1863 Abraham Lincoln finally made it a national holiday after Mrs. Sarah Hale begun lobbying to make it a national holiday. He probably set the date to somewhat correlate with the anchoring of the Mayflower at Cape Cod which occurred Nov. 21, 1620. There are only two accounts of the 1621 Thanksgiving. The first is the account of Edward Winslow which he wrote in a letter dated Dec. 12, 1621. He stated “their com (wheat) did prove well and God be praised.” The second description was written about 20 years later by William Bradford in his history “Of Plymouth Plantation.” This was rediscover in 1854, after being taken by British looters during the Revolutionary War. Its discovery prompted a great American interest in the history of the Pilgrims. This led to Lincolns’ decision to make Thanksgiving a holiday. It is also in this account that the Thanksgiving turkey tradition was founded. President Franklin D. Roosevelt set our Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday of November in 1939. This was approved by Congress in 1941. Let us be grateful this Thanksgiving for all our many blessings. Furmenty (A wheat pudding on the order of an Indian pudding) 1 cup cracked wheat 1/8 teaspoon ground mace 1 quart milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon salt additional brown sugar In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the wheat. Lower heat to simmer, cover and continue to cook half an hour until soft. Drain the 6i vi Nq && :lyBFjlilVfr-' ■ ‘Ztyi m Of*:®* ccwnnwt <». *»■«»&£« '**» Courtesy of Sally Keyser GREETINGS: “Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving" was the card Miss Nina Bowen of Sperryville received from L.O. Philips in the early 1900’s. water and add milk, cream, salt, mace, cinnamon and sugar. Simmer stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed (30 minutes). In a small bowl, beat egg yolks and stir in slowly half a cup of wheat mixture. Then add the yolk mixture into the pot and cook another five minutes, stirring and cooking another five minutes. Serve sprinkled with brown sugar. Several from Sperryville enjoyed brunch and the program, “It’s beginning to look like Christmas” at the Aberdeen Barn this week. It was sponsored by the Christian Womens’ Club 'of Culpeper. A “special” happy birthday to Tiffany. Wayland, who will celebrate her day on Nov. 2c£ Have a nice Thanksgiving. Make it a good week. Washington residents entertain, travel Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and we wish each and every Washington family a joyous day with family and friends. Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. was a Thursday visitor of Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Happy birthday to Harold Scoggin of Harris Hollow who has his day on Friday, Nov. 23 and also to Tiffany Wayland, Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 daughter of Billy and Barbara Wayland of Sperryville, who will celebrate her day on Friday, Nov. 23. Monday evening Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo shopped and had dinner in Front Royal. Mrs. Ruth Clark and Mrs. Sarah Brown had breakfast at the Cracker Barrell Restaurant and shopped in Winchester on Tuesday. Happy birthday to Wendy Clark in Manassas who has her day on Saturday, Nov. 24. We are glad to report that Charles Clark returned to his home in Manassas on Monday after having major heart surgery at INOVA Hospital in Fairfax. He is recuperating nicely. Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark in Manassas. Have a safe, happy Thanksgiving. 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 Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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Flourishing in the Virginia Piedmont - Despite years of being trapped, shot and poisoned, 1 Coyotes have maintained * their numbers and continue - to increase. Due to its intelli- \ gence and ability to adapt to changes in its environment, * the Coyote has not only survived but is flourishing here . in the Virginia Piedmont. The Coyote is a member of the dog family. Its scientific name is “canis latrans” which means, “barking dog". The Coyote, usually associated with the open lands of the West is now found throughout the United States. Its presence here shows the animal’s adaptive ability. Coyotes’ good sense of smell, hearing and vision, along with being sly, enable them to live in about any area. The Coyote has the appearance of a medium-sized dog or a small German Shepherd. Their weight ranges from twenty to fifty pounds. They have a bushy tail that is tipped with black. Most are grey, but some show rust or brown coloration. The Coyote is most active at night, but if not threatened by man they will hunt during the day. A Coyote is omnivorous, eating fruits, grasses, and vegetables. They are also opportunistic, eating rabi hits, mice, chipmunks, and a other small mammals, as & Backyard ^Happenings Jim Bywaters well as birds, frogs, toads, snakes and insects. These animals have acquired a bad reputation for killing sheep and other livestock, but studies show that livestock accounts for only fourteen percent of the coyotes’ diet. Coyotes mate for life, between January and March is the breeding period. Most do not breed until they are two years old. The female selects and maintains the den. They usually dig their own dens but. sometimes they use old woodchuck holes or fix up a natural hole. Dens are usually hidden from view. Females carry their young for over two months. Then, one to twelve blind and helpless pups are born in either April or May. Both parents hunt and feed the young. At three weeks old the pups leave the den under close watch of their par ents. Once the pups are eight to twelve weeks old they are taught to hunt. Families’ stay together through the summer, then in fall, young pups break apart to find their own territories, usually relocating within ten miles. Fifty to seventy percent of the young Coyotes die before adulthood. Of the young that die, eighty percent is the result of human trapping, shooting, poisons, of other control methods. Coyotes can also breed with domestic dogs, resulting in a breed that has no fear of humans and may also possess the wild instincts of a Coyote. This makes it very important for farmers and other landowners with Coyotes on their property to make sure their dogs are spayed or neutered. A Coyote may also kill a domestic dog if it has the opportunity. This mixed offspring has created great confusion about whether a real Coyote has been seen. I occasionally see a Coyote dart across the road while traveling near my Flint Hill home, more often you will hear a Coyote rather than see one. Its howl can be very deceiving due to the way the sound carries, it seems as though it is in one place, but the Coyote is really some place else. Coyotes have two howling seasons. The first is in January and February. During this time they are trying to find a mate by howling. The second season is in September and October. During this period the female is calling to her offspring. The young then call back in unison. This will result in the familiar chorus heard at night in the West. This calling is becoming increasingly familiar in the East as the Coyote grows in number here. After the move westward by settlers, Coyotes thrived on ranchers’ cattle and sheep. In response, the ranchers aggressively tried to eliminate the Coyote, and almost succeeded. Then, in the 1970s and 1980s, Coyote pelts became quite valuable. However, there has been little demand for them since the collapse of the fur industry. Enjoy the outdoors! Jim By waters, Rappahannock News Nature Writer, writes a weekly column. He welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions via email at jhbjr@rmaonline.net or mail at P.O. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Viewtown news notes Mrs. Becky Frazier and Booty Pullen were Sunday quests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Happy birthday wishes to Becky Frazier who celebrated her day on Nov. 18. Prayers are extended to Mrs. Dorothy Hackley, who has been ill. Hope she is doing better. Mr. Tommy Frazier and Whitney Frazier of Madison were Thursday guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space Next Deadline November 23 540-675-3338 BUILDING SUPPLIES Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric ft Plumbing Also: Pumps b Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249 Upcoming Events Rapidtran will not operate Rapidtran transportation services will not operate on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Nov. 21-23 in observance of Thanksgiving. Rapidtran is a program of the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board. Blue Moon schedule Black Sheep will return to Blue Moon Cafe on Saturday, Nov. 24 for a performance. Stevie G. will perform on Friday, Nov. 23. Blue Moon Cafe is open Thursday through Sunday and is located on US 211, just west of Sperryville For more information call 987-3162. DMV closed for Thanksgiving In observance of Thanksgiving Day. all Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and remain closed through Friday, Nov. 23. All customer sen/ice centers will be open as usual on Saturday, Nov. 24. Clinic will be open Nov. 28 The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc., is currently open on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The clinic will be open Wednesday, Nov. 28 this month due to the Thanksgiving holiday and not again until Dec. 5. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Health Department Building. For additional information call 347-0394. County artists wanted The Piedmont Artists’ League invites all Rappahannock artists to participate in a nonjuried show and sale from Friday, Dec. 7 through Saturday, Dec. 15 at Art-N-More in Warrenton. The show will coincide with the first week of Old Town Warrenton's Christmas festivities, with a reception on Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. Artists may submit a maximum of five works at $5 per entry for members or $8 per entry for nonmembers. Call Fred Lokay at 347-0521 or e-mail at flokay@citizen.infi.net for application forms and additional information. Bus trip to pageant slated The Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Locust Grove, invites Rappahannock resident to travel with them to see the Christmas Pageant presented by Evangel Cathedral, Upper Marlboro, Md. on Saturday, Dec. 1. The pageant is in its 15th year, but this is the first season in the new 2300 seat facility. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 12:15 p.m. and return at approximately 9 p.m. Tickets are $33/person which includes entrance to the show and round trip bus transportation. For more information, contact 399-9815 or e-mail nbrober@yahoo.com. Call to artists The Middle Street Gallery is accepting artwork for their 2001 Holidays show focusing on the art of gift giving. Submitted work will be juried by gallery members. There will be no entry 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 gallery space is limited so please keep work small. The Middle Street Gallery reserves the right to reject any work not meeting its standards. Show opens Nov. 30 and closes Dec. 30. For information and entry form call the Middle Street Gallery at 675-3440 or Steven Kenny at 675-2355. Saturday hike planned Ragged Mountain offers a Second Saturday Hike on Dec. 8. Group usually meets at Mountainside Market west of Sperryville between 8-8:30 a m. and caravan from there for a full day’s adventure along Rappahannock River Watershed upper tributary trails in SNP, finishing around mid-to-late afternoon. Participants should be fairly fit, bring nourishment for themselves and layerable clothing according to the weather of the day. Youth under 16 should have adult accompaniment. Specific destinations may vary according to group composition, weather or other factors Those interested should contact Hunt Harris at 987-3366 for information. Aerobic classes pla n n ed Ongoing aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For additional information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. Artists exhibit at Gallery “Garden Images” is the title of an exhibit of new works by Virginia artists Mary Brownstein and Margaret Novak to be seen during the month of November at the Middle Street Artists Gallery in Washington. The Gallery is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a. m. to 6 p.m. Yoga with Lilo * Do you want to be more flexible and feel better physically as well as mentally? If so, join “Yoga with Lilo.” Ongoing classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall in Washington on Mondays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information call Lilo at 675-3584. L^nnstmas tour oj Homes Get ready for the eighth annual Christmas Tour of Homes in historic Culpeper. This year’s tour features seven homes and two churches on North East Street and East Piedmont Street. The South East Neighborhood Watch sponsors the tour with proceeds contributed to scholarships for Culpeper County High School students. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 1 from 12 to 5 p.m. For information call 825-8200. New Year's Eve Gala The Windmore Foundation for the Arts and Hazel River Inn Restaurant announces its first New Year’s Eve Gala, “Starry Night". Join your friends and neighbors, doors will open at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Hazel River Inn Restaurant oh Davis Street in Culpeper. Proceeds from the Gala will support this non-profit organization and the arts programs in the area including Windmore Community Theater, Art in the Park, Children’s Theater Workshop and more. For information call 547-2555. St. Nicholas Day sale set Leeds Parish Crafts presents their 13th annual Saint Nicholas Day sale on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leeds Parish House, 4332 Leeds Manor Road between Hume and Markham. For additional information or directions call 540-364-2849. Crafter's bazaar and sale The PTO of Epiphany Catholic School is having its annual Christmas Crafter's Bazaar and Bake Sale Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a m. to 2 p.m. at Precious Blood Church. Poinsettias, fresh wreaths, holy bears, and many holiday decorations and gifts will be sold to complete your holiday shopping. Bring your non-perishable food donation to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet and get your picture taken with Santa Claus. Scheduled entertainment includes Christmas carolers and the Precious Blood choirs. Epiphany Catholic School is an interparish school serving Culpeper and surrounding counties. For more information about this or other events, call the school at 825-9017.

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WARRENTON 623 Frost Ave. 540-349-9120 Hamm*/, Kltpper $ KM, UP an ENR top 500 Engineerino Firm is seeking a secretary/clerk to assist in a large 3-year construction project in Aleiietfrta Word processing, spreadsheet, and other computer skills required Construction related experience preferred HKSK otters an outstanding benefits package including 3 weeks vacation, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid holidays, lull medical coverage and free parking Interested candidates should send/fax resume along with salary requirements to: RUMMEL, KLEPPER S RAUL, LLP Attn: 0. Moon 81 Mother Street Baltimore, MO 21217 Fax:410-669-1231 E-Mail: dmoore&rkkenglneers.com Visit our website at _www.rkkengineers.com ELDER CARE Room, board and nominal salary (negotiable), offered for companionship to elderly person. Hours flexible. References required. Please call 540-987-3143 or 540-547-3722 e ELECTRICIAN ePLUMBER $11-S20/HR BASED ON EXP. eHELPERS $8.50-510/HR BASED ON EXP. Full-time. Benefits available. 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This position is DOJ grant funded at $18k/yr tor, about 19hr/wk through 3/31/03, but may be^ extended and/or become full-time. 1 Send resume, cover letter, 3 references ! and writing sample to: Douglas Hilton Rappahannock Legal Services ' 314 N. West St. Culpeper, VA 22701 Fax: 540-825-3802 E-mail: dhilton @ mail.rapplegal.com’ EOE Auto Technician ASE certified Technician for extremely busy & growing dealership. Great starting pay/benefits. State of the art equipment and pleasant working environment. Fax resume to: 540-349-1040 or apply in person to: or call Rob: 540-347-9000 Body Shop Technician needed for extremely busy and growing dealership. If you can turn more than 1CK) hours, we have plenty of work for you. Qnnt working environment and great pay Fax resume to: 540-349-1040 or apply in person to Devon Cornwell: 11 E. Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA

Legal Notices -——-) VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY ESTATE OF ROBERT M. DESHAZO and KEN MACFARLANE SMITH, Permanent Special Receiver of the Eatate of Robert M. DeShazo, et ala, Complalnanta •v. Chancery No. CHOI-44 RITA D. HALL et ala. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION TO: RITA D. HALL. IF LIVING WHOSE LAST KNOWN POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 55 Brooks Drive \ Ormond Beach. FL 32074 IF THE SAID Rita D. HALL IS DECEASED. HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND/OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES. WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF “PARTIES UNKNOWN" ADDRESS UNKNOWN and RITA K. WRIGHT. IF LIVING. WHOSE LAST KNOWN POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 9075 Warwickshire Rd Jacksonville, FL 32217 IF THE SAID RITA K. WRIGHT IS DECEASED HER HEIRS, DEVISEES. SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND/OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF “PARTIES UNKNOWN" ADDRESS UNKNOWN and MARCIA A. HALL A/K/A MARCIA A. MEIER. IF LIVING, WHOSE LAST KNOWN POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 202 S. E Broad Des Moines, IA 50315 IF THE SAID MARCIA A. HALL A/K/A MARCIA A. MEIER IS DECEASED. HER HEIRS. DEVISEES. SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND/OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES. WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF “PARTIES UNKNOWNADDRESS UNKNOWN and ROBERT W HALL, IF LIVING. WHOSE LAST KNOWN POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS12019 Aroid Court Jacksonville, FL 322.11 IF THE SAID ROBERT W HALL IS DECEASED HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND/OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES. WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DEASCRIPTION OF "PARTIES UNKNOWNADDRESS UNKNOWN and THE CHILDREN SURVIVING OR BORN POSTHUMOUSLY OF ALPHUS W HALL AND/OR THE ISSUE OF ANY CHILD OF ALPHUS W HALL IF LIVING, OR IF DEAO, THEIR HEIRS, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND/OR PRESONAL REPRESENTATIVES, WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF “PARTITIES UNKNOWN" ADDRESS UNKNOWN and ORMOND BEACH FIRST NATIONAL BANK and/or FLAGSHIP FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VOLUSIA COUNTY and/or FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA-VOLUSIA COUNTY IN THEIR CORPORATE CAPACITY AND IN THEIR CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ALPHUS W HALL ADDRESS UNKNOWN THE CORPORATE SUCCESSORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ORMOND BEACH FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND/QR FLAGSHIP FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VOLUSIA COUNTY AND/OR FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA-VOLUSIA COUNTY, WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF "PARTIES UNKNOWNADDRESS UNKNOWN and HEIRS, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS IN TITLE. AND/OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ALPHUS W HALL. WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF "PARTIES UNKNOWN- KNOWNADDRESS UNKNOWN and ALL INFANTS OR INCAPACITATED PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE 80 % ACRES WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS CHANCERY CAUSE, WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF 'PARTIES UNKNOWN- KNOWNADDRESS UNKNOWN and ANY AND ALL PARTIES WHO MAY BE ENTITLED TO CLAIM NOW OR IN THE FUTURE ANY INTEREST IN OR TO THE REAL ESTATE CONSISTING OF 00 V* ACRES. MORE OR LESS, ON AND OFF STATE ROUTE 681 IN HAWTHORNE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGININA, WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS CAUSE. WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF “PARTIES UNKNOWNADDRESS UNKNOWN The ob|ect of this suit is to quiet, establish, confirm and ratify title in the complainants to a certain 80 '4 acre tract of land on and ott State Route 681 in Hawthorne Magisterial District, Rappahannock County. Virginia, which was conveyed to Robert M DeShazo by deed of Ormond Beach First National Bank, then known as Flagship First National Bank of Volusia County, now First National Bank of Florida-Volusia County, Trustee under will for Alphus Hall, which deed was dated February 1, 1984 and recorded in Deed Book 174, page 320 among the land records of Rappahannock County. An affidavit having been made and filed that there may be unknown heirs, devisees, successors in title and/or personal representatives of the parties as set forth above whose names and post office addresses are unknown, and that there are nonresident individual defendants and foreign corporations and foreign unincorporated associations whose last known post office addresses are set forth above, it is hereby ORDERED, that each of said parties appear on or before December 18, 2001, and do whatever is necessary to protect their interest in said land. It is further ORDERED that this Order of Publication be published once a week for tour consecutive weeks in the Rappahannock News and shall be posted on the front door of the Courthouse tor the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County ENTER Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County DATE: October 26, 2001 I ASK FOR THIS: John C Bennett Counsel for Complainants Attorney at Law 306 N. West Street Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3838 VSB414786 11-7, 11-14,11-21, 11-28-01 *403109 Security Officer $9.25 to start Immediate Opening! PT security officer needed for new site in Warrenton. Saturday & Sunday, Midnight State certification preferred, but not required. Call Samantha today for an interview! The Washington Suburban Press Network, America's largest suburban newspaper network is looking for a highly dependable, energetic, organized person to coordinate advertising with multiple newspapers on multiple deadlines at our Reston, VA headquarters. Applicant must be deadline oriented and have a minimum of 1-2 year’s newspaper experience. Please send confidential resume to: Shari Keyes E-mail: skeves@wspnet.com Fax: 703-904-1009 Abacus Security 129 E. Davis St., *120 Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-8677 EOE- DCJS *11-1009 AD TRAFFIC COORDINATOR ales Manaaer Major national homebuilder seeks aggressive, goal oriented Sales Manager for local community. Excellent communication skills, professional appearance and prior sales experience a must. Fax resume to Director of Sales & Marketing at (703) 631-4819. Sales ADVERTISING CONSULTANT Northern Virginia Community Newspaper Group is seeking an aggressive, energetic, outgoing sales person for lucrative Fairfax County Territory. Minimum of 2 years experience preferred. Opportunity includes great earning potential with competitive compensation and benefits^ackage to include Fax Resume and Salary Requirements to: Donna Hirsch (703) 437-6019 or Email: dhirsch®times E espapers. com MANAGERS We re looking for fnendly individuals who want to make a difference as Area Managers & Maintenance Supervisors in our Gainesville Branch Great advantages ot joining the TruGreen LandCare team include excel benefits. • Area Manager - 4yr horticultural exper req • Martenance Stpewois -no experience, wi Iran If you* bokng tor a career w longterm potental. the 61 For consideration, call Sam Wete n Garesvie at 703-968-0668 or fax resume to: 703-968-9549 EOE/M/M/F/D/V Part-time person approx. 6 hrs per week great opportunity for high school student. Flex, hours. Easy work. $10/hr. 540-675-3091 WAITSTAFF all shifts, come by or call 540-347-3047 Frost Diner 55 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA Classified Ads Work Lights of Love Let your love shine this holiday season in remembrance of friends, family, and the special people in your life. A gift of light on the Lights of Love tree, located on the hospital grounds, will glow to symbolize your love throughout the month of December. Choose a red light to honor someone special. A white light will honor the memory of a friend or loved one. And, this year, a blue light recognizes the valiant efforts of emergency services personnel on September 11th and every day. Lights are available for a gift of $10 or more, and a star recognizes a gift of $50. A card is sent to acknowledge your contribution. This year's proceeds will be used to purchase three i-Stat mobile lab testing systems and a bilirubin monitor for the newborn nursery. Culpeper Ko^ionnl Hospital S3 Promoting heelth. Preserving community. 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 www.culpeperhospital.com I AM PLACING LIGHTS ON THE TREE FOR THE FOLLOWING: Name In memory_ In honor_ Emergency Services_ Star_ Name of person to receive notification of this gift___ Add ress____ Your Name_ Address_ Phone_ Number of lights sponsored_ Total amount enclosed_ Please make checks payable to CRH Auxiliary. Please list multiple gifts on a separate sheet. Lights will be placed on the tree during December. Contributions are tax deductible within the provisions of IRS regulations. Return this form to: CRH Auxiliary, Lights of Love, P.O. Box 2162, Culpeper, VA 22701 I'ro Are you tired of your commute? Premier builder in Rappahannock County has an excellent opportunity for an organized team play er in a management position. Responsibilities include crew, subcontractor, take-off and estimating through punch list construction management for multiple projects. 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Thanksgiving Day - A day of thanks Time has swiftly flown by and its that time again. Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in the month of November and time for everyone in this great country of ours to pause and give thanks for all the bounty and blessings that our Lord has showered down upon us. The Pilgrims from the old country landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620 and in October 1621 they celebrated their first Thanksgiving. Every year since 1863, Thanksgiving Day has been observed annually here in our United States and has become the best loved and celebrated holidays. Not only here in our nation, but also all U.S. territories and Puerto Rico observe this holiday. Truly Thanksgiving is the time to spend with our families and to give thanks for health, happiness and prosperity and may each and everyone eryoy the holiday to the fullest and may we remember: “Now thank we all our God, With heart, hands and our voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices.” Following Thanksgiving there are some other days to be remembered as nationally to Make Up Your Own Week. Yesterday was the day of Turkeys Failed Labor Strikes w-hich originated Nick in 19(X). Friday is National Turkey Sandwich Day being followed bv National Leftover Turkey Day on Saturday. I ym Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS » 9S7-8802 Last, but not least, Sunday is known as National T\urkey Soup Day. So after all these days of picking Mr. or Mrs. TYurkey apart, one can well understand why old Mr. Gobbler went on strike back in 19^3. At the sports program held at Rappahannock High School last Wednesday evening several of our area students were awarded trophies for their outstanding performances in the different areas of sports in which they were involved. Belated birthday wishes go out to Jason Grigsby who celebrated his day on Monday, Nov. 19 and those with upcoming birthdays to whom we extend wishes include Miss Carolyn Peyton and Mrs. Missy Bragg, Wednesday, Nov. 21; and to our editor and husband’s little daughter. Tiffany Anne Wayland, who celebrates her day Friday, Nov. 23. TViesday, Nov. 27 several fellows grow older, including. Buddy Grigsby, Johnny Bragg and Bobby Boutchyard and to each of you we extend great wishes. Community service set for Wednesday The annual Community Thanksgiving service sponsored by the Amissville Ruritans, Amissville United Methodist Church, Amissville Baptist Church, and the Amissville United Methodist Women will be held at the Amissville United Methodist Church this year. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Please bring canned and boxed goods, and non-perishable items for our Community Food Baskets, which we give out at Christmas. Cash donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 75, Amissville, Va. 20106 C/O the Amissville Community Christmas. All donations are tax deductible and are used to fill the food baskets. If you need more information, call Hackley’s Store at 937-5373. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! Take this time to be thankful for what you have and remember those that are not with us this year. Live every day to the fullest, as life is too short to worry about the small stuff. Take time to visit an elderly person or a neighbor who has been ill. Amissville By AMY HITT 937*3401 Call someone you haven't talked to in awhile, just to say hello. Thank God that we are all safe and sound in our little corner of the world, and say a prayer for those who are serving our country and cannot be home for the holidays. The Amissville Ruritans Christmas Decorating Contest is open to all residents of the Amissville and Viewtown area. The judging will be done by members of the Ruritans and will be on Dec. 21 and 22. Entry forms for the contest will be available at Hackley’s Store. Mrs. Graham Hackley is recovering from her surgery at Warrenton Overlook, she appreciates all the get well wishes and visits. Have a great week! C loi v-\ ncjlish -1 UNf li A I HO M | • j "Families Serving Families" $ Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service $ 111^0 |.mies Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA > 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne Enelioh, General Manaser Miss. Serena Waddell and her brother of Richmond are expected to arrive Wednesday. Nov. 21 to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell on Route 707. Sympathy goes out to the family of Frank Ferris of Reva. who passed away last Monday at Fauquier Hospital. Miss Ashleigh Cannon is expected to arrive Wednesday. Nov. 21 for the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Cannon and Michael. She is a student at Radford College. Prayers are coveted for those on the sick list, namely. Mrs. Rosie Wharton, Miss Mary Tharp. Bobby Boutchyard. Lucille Baylor, W.R. Pritt, Clyde and Shirley Woodward. Dorothy Hackley and many others. Congratulations to all the Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office ALL BRICK RAMBLER with 3 BR, 2 BA located on a scenic 2 acre lot near Sperryville. Home offers wood floors, full basement, two fireplaces and much more. $175,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 speTryvilleTlty@aol.com Bud Corder A 540-675-3291 fesl UmjiLxbiy tZJlwiujlhi by Randy Minter TIME FOR GRIEVING While the grieving process takes a year or less, the circumstances of death greatly influence the course of bereavement. Sudden, unexpected death makes grieving more severe and difficult to manage. Grief may be less intense after a prolonged illness because there is time to reconcile to the impending death and say farewell. The death of a very old person after u long productive life is rarely mourned as intensely as the death of u child, which causes more emotional stress than even the loss of a spouse. The bereaved should he encouraged to talk about the departed loved one. This is especially true of bereaved parents, who often fear the child’s too-brief life will be forgotten. For some, grief involves pulling away und finding solitude, while for others, it involves talking things out, but for most of us, both are necessary. At the Moser Funeral Home, we know how tumultuous grief can be, how difficult it is, and how long it can last. You’ll find us to be sensitive, caring, and responsive to your needs. We're at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. For answers to your questions, call 347-3431. "Teach me to live, that I may dread the krave as little as my bed. ” - Thomas Ken 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..* | 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) , ft Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Ti'icrs Since 1915 young people of oug area <^ho are students at Rappahannock High School who made the honor roll for the first advisory grading ^session, including. Heather Hensley, Kendra Hitt, Rachel Gall. Brittany Thornhill, John Lesten and Garner Smythe and any other we might have forgotten. Miss Brenda Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and other family members shopped in Charlottesville last Saturday. We are happy to report that Mr. Ray Cannon is able to be up and out again. Our condolences go out to the family of Mrs. Mildred Coughlin, widow of Browning Coughlin, a long time native of Boston, who passed away at Fauquier Hospital last Saturdav. She was the sister of Mrs. bessie Norman of Woodville. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerks Office on Gay Street in Washington. Lurie Jackman to Matthew K.K. May and wife. 7.579 acres. Stonewall District. $46,000. Robert W. Misdotn Jr. to Lyle Holmes, 7.32 acres. Jackson District. $139,900. Louise P. Mills to James P. Costello and wife, 10.98 acres. Wakefield District. $71,500. William Magee to James R. Eastham and wife. 2.2847 UC.42705 05669 3A EUls & Sanborn, LLC Building Contractors Custom Homes • Additions • Barns James G. 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Seasonal projects offer stitch in time By Anita L. Sherman Times Newspapers Staff Writer The threshold of the Thanksgiving turkey has still to be crossed, but on the other side is that last month of the year which for many spells the arsenic hours leading up to Christmas Eve. These are stress-filled times and it is the rare individual who is able to escape for a few moments of blissful solitude and supposed seasonal euphoria. But there are some activities that can provide you with relaxation and, at the same time, create a special holiday gift for someone on your shopping list or to add to the decor of your own home. Needlepoint and crossstitching projects offer both. Getting started Using a needle, colorful yams or heavy threads, a predrawn design or one of your own, you can create a beautiful and lasting piece of artwork. It can be very rewarding to watch these tiny stitches turn into something decorative and useful. For a needlepoint project, use a good quality, strong canvas with an even weave (square meshes). It should be somewhat stiff. There are two types of needlepoint canvas: single mesh and double mesh. The former has single, evenlyspaced threads running in both directions (crosswise and lengthwise). Double mesh is woven with double threads instead of single, leaving evenly spaced square meshes for the needle to work through. Specially made yams for needlepoint have enough body to cover the meshes, and come in a wide variety of colors. When purchasing your yam make sure that you have enough of one dye lot to complete the piece. Needlepoint requires a tapestry needle, a blunt needle with an elongated eye large enough to let the thread slide through easily. The main needlepoint stitches are petit point or gros point. They are the same stitch, differing only in size. They can be used in a variety of patterns. The piece will look more uniform if you develop a consistent rhythm. Lots to choose from Needlepoint projects can vary, from small framed mementos of a child’s birth to the seat of a newly upholstered • • chair. » * Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Yayoi Ayukawa Needlepoint projects are perfect for those long, cozy winter evenings. a wealth of projects to tackle. Particularly appealing are signature Christmas stockings, made to hang with care over any mantle, especially if they have the bearer’s name. Pillows with popular quotes are another favorite item to give or receive. Another feature of needlepoint is that smaller projects can be carried in a purse or briefcase to bring out during a lunch break or on a commuter train. One long-time needlepointer has a special focus for her projects. “I do one when we visit a new place,” said Mary Ann Stewart, who runs the Happy Trails Western Wear in Bealeton. She is working on a series of shell designs to give to her daughter. Great for kids Most children enjoy arts and craft projects. Simple kits are available for the beginning needlepoint enthusiast or cross-stitcher. Children will delight in creating their own artwork that can be framed, or used as coasters or a placemat. Easyto-follow directions ahd plastic mesh grids, plus brightly colored yarns, are appealing to young and inquisitive minds. An added benefit for the young child is the resulting increase in hand and eye coordination. Needlepoint history Inspired by the old tapestries, needlepoint is considered by some to be the highest art of the needle. It began in the medieval ages, when queens and court ladies made lovely hangings for their castles while their lords were away. It was an aristocratic art and each piece usually told a , story or recorded history or •- •rrrBimBPf r i .WIT #*«*»* hrtb# VedVeV0^ i\€e There are projects designed for everyone from experts to novice needlepointers, and ever designs for children. A Unique OWisimas Gift Idea wAt Chestnut Forks Athletic Club we recognize that at some point in time all of us have the urge to exercise. We also recognize that in many of us that urge may disappear rather quickly. In an effort to accommodate all "urges to exercise" we offer one-month, threemonth 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. r Lifelines cross-training and conditioning classes are included in all of our programs. If you know someone who occasionally gets the urge to exercize, why not consider a Christmas gift to satisfy the urge?” - Chip Maloney CHESTNUT F-O-R-K-S M_m^TI^XUB_ Chestnut Forks Athletic Club 6379 Airlie Road* Warren ton, VA • (540)347-0823

Kids give from the heart Safety first By Laurae Lyster-Mensh Times Newspapers Writer If November is too early for most adults to prepare for the December holidays, imagine what it must be like for preschoolers, who aren’t entirely sure what month this is. Judging from the responses at two preschools in Fauquier County, local parents should be prepared to unwrap some interesting gifts next month. Students at two of the oldest preschools in the area were recently interviewed on the topic of the upcoming holidays. Jack and Jill School, established in 1960, and the Boxwood School, which has been welcoming children for 30 years, asked their students to answer the question: “What are you giving for the holidays this year?” Mothers, brace yourselves for a bundle of joy. A number of children were unhesitating in their belief that what mommy really needs most is another baby. Jill, 4, is giving a doll and a doll blanket. Her friend, Katie, agrees, and plans to have a party to present it. Five-year-old Nicole, who knows what next month is (“Christmas!”), thinks her mother will be very glad to receive something called Baby Bom, so I hope her mother doesn’t mix it up and give Nicole the same thing. Fathers, you’ve been typecast. You will be receiving tools. Alex’s dad should expect a hammer, although he may be envious of the more whimsical item his wife is getting: “A really big marble!” Sara agrees that tools are the thing for her dad, but she’s not buying anything for mom. “I’m going to make her a picture.” The whole holiday season is a bit theoretical to most of the children interviewed. Halloween, their most recent holiday, loomed large. Several students insisted that Christmas was a holiday for eating candy, and Dillon described Santa Claus going from door to door saying “trick or treat.” Connor, who just turned 4, considered the question for some time before declaring: “I don’t know what a holiday is.” Christmas and Hanukah distinctions were difficult to make. Abby, who thinks she celebrates Hanukah at her home, looks forward to getting a Christmas tree after she lights the candles. Hattie agreed about the candles, but wasn’t sure how many. The greater virtue of giving is not lost on the newest generation. Dawn’s parents will receive a train track that Dawn will no doubt help them assemble. Brandon insisted he “hasn’t got any money yet,” but knows if he did he should get his own Playstation because his parents already have one. Red-cheeked Markie feels his parents want a Transformer really bad, and a Dragonball Z is just the ticket for Christopher’s daddy. Some of the gifts mentioned were extremely practical. Emily, in pink, is getting her mother a new carpet. Mckeely, a helpful 4 year old, knows her mother has her eye on a garden shovel. Matthew’s dad needs another shirt, and 7-year-old Julia plans to make butter from scratch. Julianna is giving her lucky father some hot sauce. Handmade gifts were popular, and achievable, offerings for many of these young gift-givers. The Boxwood kids were collecting natural elements for their secret gifts. Five-year-old Matthew is making his mother “smiley faces,” and Christina has plans to make Power Puff Girl Snow. Elizabeth, 3, has big plans but they are a secret and she won’t tell. Jacob is unsure, as is Jonah, about this giving thing, but they were willing to give it a try. Local parents can rest assured, the holiday mood is close upon us. The kids aren’t sure what holiday it is, but they’re ready to give — and receive. Jennifer Foss, R.N. Times Newspapers Writer The toy aisles will be packed with thousands of eye-catching selections. Choosing a toy that is both fun and safe can be an overwhelming decision. Here are some tips to help every Santa give safe, fun toys. Match the toy to the maturity Before buying a toy for a child, always consider age and maturity level. 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Toys for the family that plays together By Bill McIntyre Times Newspapers Staff Writer Toy dinosaurs, Thomas the Tank Engine trains, Bob the Builder, Wendy the Builder, Lincoln Logs, Brio tracks, Play Mobil sets, puppets, dress-up dolls, Leap Pads, crafts, puzzles, and board games are expected to be the most popular holiday season gifts for children this year, according to veteran local toy retailers. Elna McMann knows toys. She has watched toys come and go over the years as a mother of three sons — now grown — and as the owner of g. whillikers toy store in Warrenton. McMann predicts toy trains will be on the wish list of preschoolers, and that the older kids will really want science and technical oriented toys. “I think the Thomas Train series is going to be wonderful for that pre-school group,” she said. “I think we’re going to see a lot of the technical kinds of things with science do well with the older kids. “The good old stand-bys like diaries, art kits, games, the things that kids have always loved will be popu lar,” she added. Ibys expected to be a hit this holiday vary according to age and gender. Breyer horses for play and Collection, stuffed animals, plush hand puppets, Brio tracks, building blocks, and Play Mobil Rescue Squad sets are popular with both boys and girls in most age groups. .Generally, boys still are attracted to action toys and girls to both dress-up and collectible dolls. Older children are interested in active engagement toys like science kits, candle-making materials, tiedying, jewelry-making, pottery, pillow-making and puppetry. McMann said that regardless of a child’s age, quality is still the most important part of toy buying for parents. “Parents are tired of wasting money on things that don’t last. They want to buy something that they know will be of value,” she said. McMann said quality is especially important when looking for toys for infants, which should be “durable, washable, brightly colored, and geared for age appropriate development.” Vincenza Trum, toy sales associate at Wal-Mart, said the hot toys for boys and girls from 2-6 years old will be the Bob the Builder and Wendy the Builder series of toys, based on the television show. Older kids prefer the Leap Pad inter-active electronic story book educational toy products, which are suited to first through fifth graders (Leap Pad Pro is for sixth through eight grade students), according to Trum. Getting the ‘right’toy Picking the perfect holiday gift for children isn’t always easy for parents. Popular toys heavily advertised on television are not always the right toys. McMann suggested that parents try to bring their kids to a store a few times to see what kinds of things they really like and then return by themselves to purchase the holiday surprises. “Visiting a store more than once or twice is a good idea, because the kids become more familiar with the surroundings and then they really ' See TOY, Page 30 i Fresh Fraser Fur Trees Cut Weekly Show-Case I Gardens 4531 Lee Hwy. Warrenton ew Baltimore Area) -341-2040 Balled Live - Fraser Fir, i White Pine, Australian Pine & Others Live American & English Boxwood Wreaths Fraser Fir Wreaths White Pine Roping *= Holiday Trimming • Cedar With Berries • Magnolia Leave • Holly • Colorado Spruce & Others Visit Our Gift Shop (between 7-11 and Town and Country Restaurant • Pontsettias • Maine Buckets ^ • Christmas Ornaments • Gazing Balls ^ • Statuary • Jewelry & More 5051 Lee Hwy. New Baltimore Times Newspapers Start Photo/Bill McIntyre Warrenton’s Juliana Rodgers, 3, ponders the selection of toys at g. whillikers toy store. You've tried the rest. Now travel a little to get the best look from head to toe from Z’s Nu Look Solan CSift (Certificate* ■«t> available for all of our services: > Hair Care, NjItCare, Skin Care, Tanning Massage Thera] Z'n Nu Look Salon,$d. 617 Meadowbrook Shopping Center > ^er'eBrowI> ~ , r ,r . . Ellen Bourne Culpeper, Virginia //" Becky Tweed* (040)829-6449 Amanda Smith "1" Janet Furlong Doris L. Zeitz Ckvner / Stylist i Choose m and Cut & Your Christmas Tree Wreaths A Crafts A Roping Starting Nov 23rd *20!L Stonehearth Tree Farm Leon, VA FREE Hot Drinks Thurs. - Sun. FREE Coloring Books & Candy, Candy Canes tor Children 6 miles South of Culpeper on U S ^ West 1 631 at Prince Michel Winery 1 2 mi to tarrh RASMUSSEN STAINED GLASS uc featuring Gift Art ❖ Custom Windows ❖ Classes ❖Supplies 169-B Broadview Avenue • Warrenton ...15401349-2340 t t i

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Santa’s little claws By Debbie Hearn Times Newspapers Staff Writer Happy Christmas memories often involve a playful puppy or cuddly kitten. What child wouldn’t become wide-eyed and full of wonder if awakened to the sight of a new pet to love and make his or her best friend for life? But pet adoption has responsibilities, too, and local animal shelters have advice for families considering taking home a puppy or kitten — even an adult dog or cat — during the busy holiday season. “Remember that a new home, especially during the busy holiday season, is a time of stress for a pet,” was the echoed sentiment of the staff of the many shelters and rescue agencies in Fauquier County. An even wiser suggestion offered by many agencies is to present a gift card with a promise to visit the shelter after the holidays to select a pet as a family. This prevents anxiety for the animal and still allows the joy of new pet ownership to be part of the festivities. If you caji’t wait, and do decide to take home a new addition to the family, consider these reminders. Don’t pussyfoot around It’s important to spend time with a new pet, more time perhaps than would be necessary during any other time of year. It’s also important to establish rules from the beginning, so that puppies and kittens don’t d> * Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Sarah L. Greenhalg HAPPY DOG: Squeaky toys and treats will help keep pet: amused through the ordeal of portrait taking. Here, Maggie th< Westie hams it up. stray from expected behavior just because rules tend to bend a little during the holidays. But don’t isolate a new pet. That could lead to separation anxiety later on, according to advice offered on the Web site of the National Humane Society. Remind family members and guests of the rules, as well. Pets can get confused il they are allowed to share the sofa during the holidays anc then scolded when the festivities die down. See PET, Page 30 * <h Trustworthy House Cleaning ■MAID BRIGADE Trusted Since 1979 HEPA• Hwlthy Vacuum Cleaners LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED Call 540-347-2400 • 703-754-3635 /.'■ V.l,‘fryFREE phone estimate! Pets make great greeting cards By Sarah L. Greenhalgh Times Newspapers Staff Writer Tired of having to round up the kids and spouse for the old family holiday portrait? Try replacing your uncooperative brood with one or all of the household pets — they make excellent holiday greeting cards. Taking photos of animals sounds harder than it is. Some of the best pet portraits don’t come from the animals with pedigrees, either. Getting your beloved pet to show his personality is the tricky part of the process. Of course, just like taking pictures of children, it depends on the pet. Some critters are, to say the least, camera shy, but with the right incentive (namely food) some can be downright hams. All you need are a couple of hours and some patience. And don’t forget to reward the little darling after the mission is accomplished. Materials needed You can make a petoriented holiday card as elaborate as you want, but keep in mind, the more things in the photo, the more chances for things to go wrong. A simple background, like ivory, red, black or green velvet is an ideal surface. Stay away from a bright white fabric, don't place a black pet on a dark background, and keep a lint brush handy. Sprigs of holly, bittersweet or pine make good borders to your fabric. Santas, elves or a menorah are nice accessories. Brightly colored hats, collars or bows on your pet also spruce up the photo. Have plenty of treats available and a good squeaky toy to catch their attention. As with anything you do with your little buddy, if he becomes upset or unhappy with the process, cease and desist and come up with another plan. One handler per pet, I always say. And if it’s not your animal, make sure the owner is present and accounted for. Owners know their precious furball best and can intervene if things get ugly. Camera and equipment A good 35mm or medium format camera will capture your pet well. A tripod See PHOTO, Page 16 /axing - Professional Cuts - Product Lines Matrix - Paul Mitchell Crew- KMS - Nexus-Redken U ift Certificates ^Available r **> JEtja Ism/ V «&•» WoUt-ou Wrlcomc located ktwen AccUm Clnwn 9 Totin ApplttmH.'*.

The real spirit of Christmas By Shannon Soli.inger Times Newspapers Staff Writer Some people simply don’t need anything. So no matter how much we love them, they present a challenge at this time of year. Holiday gift-giving can be a real struggle when you have to pick something out for your brother who lives in Oregon, whom you haven’t seen for years, who runs a country inn iso you can’t send the alwayshandy gourmet cooking tools). One year, the mailing deadline looming, I struggled over a catalogue. I was about to succumb and order him a potted daffodil or some such, when the light dawned. This is a guy who spent two years in the Peace Corps. This is the guy who once sent me a membership in the Save the Rainforest brigade. In other words, this is a guy who actually cares more about his fellow creatures than he does about himself. So the catalogue went the way of the other 200 or so and I called a local animal rescue group. Would they send my brother a card thanking him for my donation in his name? And maybe include a picture of the critters that will live a little better because of it? You bet. Look around Fauquier, and you can find hundreds of organizations that. They all need our help. • The Salvation Army, 3418385 • Fauquier County SPCA Animal Shelter, (540) 7889006 • Fauquier Family Shelter Services, 341-0900 • FISH (food for needy families), 347-3474 • Habitat for Humanity, 341-4952 And in the clean-up batter position, because the staff there can direct donations to a range of service providers county-wide: • The Piedmont United See SPIRIT, Page 16 Holiday Gift Guide Times Newspapers File Photo Children who attend the Boys and Girls Club after school, at Taylor and Cedar Lee middle schools would benefit from a donation (of time or money) to that organization. ^ Amish Homestead weepers Of The Light” Candles Heritage Lace Jfane Sec Kc! h. k A ^ Norman Rockwell Framed Prints Plates Jk Figurines (ZUt Skofi An Array m '■ of Holiday A ► Gifts and * m Decorations-. Wreaths &. Floral Arrangementsjj Nautical Lamps, Collectibles Gifts Home Decor in AMERICANA, Primitive, Nautical, Victorian & Country Rt. 29 South, New Baltimore 540-349-8788 Amish Handcrafted’ Bedroom & Dining Room Furniture Rolltop Desks, Trash Bins, Potato Bins /4*ct TKvtc. Located 7 Ml. South of Gainesville &. 3 Ml. North of Warrenton. k Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 - 7; Sat. 9 - 5; Sun. Closed \V • • _ iMV.' -MM

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Michael Jordon is the big attraction at Washington Wizards’ games. Tickets to a game would fit nicely under the tree. Sports From Page 9 $10 to $196 depending on seat location and ticket packages are also available. For tickets or more information on ticket packages, call (202) 432-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Lansdowne Resort golfing package Although is might seem a special dining experience with a menu to Jit everyone's taste BBQ mongolian Burgers, subs seafood & more Pasta & rice dishes. Now open for breakfast M-F 10:30am-2pm Skit.-Sun 8am-2 :OOpm Close at 1 Opm Sun-Thurs! 11pm Fri. Si Sat. 540-349-8875 or 540-349-8779 sign Day Spa & Salon § p ct i~i^ouqueta manicure* • pedicure* kbit • makeover* - Ihe TranQVIL GaUPEN Relax by soothing scents of Lavender and enjoy a 30, 60,90 minute massage. im - , The Bep Qf Rqses " ■*& If th& ultimate treat includes a 4 layer *, . «_ facial and one hour massage. '«■' * 0 Ihe-Tump. Parpen fftOC'fct'J*? Tip toe through the tulip with a f:? / L manicure and a pedicure doa-surgical face lift* WtM Many more Spa Packages available! 540-349-3091 Sebastian, Joico, Bain de terra m \m V10.VV. Shirley (Venue • AVurrentnn, VA 201H6 The Washington Capitals have hit the ice. Plan a holiday date at the MCI Center... very romantic. like it is just down the road, the Lansdowne Resort golf course is one of the finest in the state. The course is beautifully landscaped and is also extremely challenging. There are also several golf packages that include accommodations at the resort, a round of golf, as well as driving range privileges and free golf lessons (only on weekends, though). If someone you know is an avid golfer but has never stepped foot on the Lansdowne course, this would be the perfect gift. Packages range in price from $159 to $199 depending on the date requested. For reservations or more information, call (800) 541-4801. EA Sports Madden 2002 football video game For fans that like to not only watch sports, but emulate them also, this is the perfect gift. See SPORTS, Page 30 Stocking stuffers for the angler Given that his home is on the North Pole, Santa may know a lot about catching arctic char or grayling (or bone fish off of Christmas Island in the South Pacific where he vacations in the off-season), but when it comes to bass, walleyes, musky or crappies, the white-whiskered fella probably doesn’t have the faintest clue. So, as a service to those of you who want to save Santa endless hours of searching for the perfect gift, here’s a list of recommended items, grouped by price range. Gifts under $10 • Lures — Suggested retail price: $3-$5. • Fishing line — Rod, reel, line, fishing lure ... those are the basic components to catching fish. Unfortunately, the biggest mistake most anglers make year in and year out is not changing their • fishing line. Frail, old line marred by nicks and abrasions often separates the anglers from the guys who never bring home any fish. Suggested retail price: About $5-$10. Gifts between $10-$25 • Magazine subscription — For fishing die-hards, nothing’s better for keeping up-todate than a fishing magazine. A subscription to their favorite magazine is affordable and is a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. ‘Boarding of (Dogs & Cats fair 9-(aven Country Rennets tf ■ Available Grooming & Baths « Daily txercise Small Facility with 24 Hour Supervision Bob Tschida (540) 364-2670 11346 Crest Hill Rd. Marshall, VA 20115 Titles to choose from range from those targeting specific species to those written for all-around fishing. If you have no clue which magazine to purchase, you won’t go wrong with any of the following: In-Fisherman, North American Fisherman, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life or Bassmaster. Suggested retail price: About $25 annually. • Fishing tools — The notso-sexy stuff that anglers need for a good day on the water are tools like pliers, clippers, scissors, hook removers, hook sharpeners and rulers. Unfortunately, most anglers grab the first thing they see in the kitchen junk drawer or whatever’s lying on the work bench. Consider a belt-mounted carry-all to keep everything close at hand. Suggested retail price: $19. • Lake maps — What’s an angler to do on a cold, blustery day? Unless he’s an ice fisherman tucked away in an ice shack in northern Minnesota, he’s probably dreaming about the next lake to be conquered. Tb fuel the fire, give him angler a collection of lake maps. Fishing Hot Spots offers maps of premier lakes throughout the United States, with tips on where to catch big ones. Some maps have been collected on CD-ROMs. To purchase some lake maps, go to leading outdoor sporting goods stores or try www.fishingmap.com. Suggested retail price: Between $10-$20. Ciiits between $25-$50 • Rain gear — Because you never know what Mother Nature will bring, rain gear is a must. A typical rain gear set includes pants and a jacket, which often can be purchased separately. There are a variety of brands and types from which to choose, from those that are latex based to the top-of-theline Gortex-based products (cost is in the neighborhood of $200 or more). In the under$50 category, many outdoor sporting goods stores carry Steams rain gear, which starts at $19.99, and Columbia, which starts at $39.99. Suggested retail price: Between $20-$50. Gifts between $50-$75 • Deep fryer — One of the best ways to savor freshly » * * .vfctiwfc rmW.

Meeting a craving for hi-tech gadgets By George Gill Times Newspapers Staff Writer Meeting the needs of the hi-tech gadget fan doesn’t necessarily mean spending a fortune or researching electronic theory. As with any gifts, be sure to keep the receipt and that you understand how the store’s return policy works. For computer peripherals, make sure to read the fine print and that the gift recipient’s computer meets the minimum requirements. For gifts that require batteries and don’t include them, you may want to include some batteries with them so the gift-receiver can enjoy it right away. Check also to make sure the device has all its connecting cords. The following are 10 techie gift possibilities under $100. • Pen audio recorder, $25. Play and record buttons allow storage and retrieval of multiple messages, with total recording time up to 20 seconds. An indi- . cator light A signifies 1 when it’s * recording and goes out wher theres no more room. An erase button eliminates unwanted messages. Three ink refill cartridges are included, ae are the four button cell batteries it uses. • Dockers Mobile Pant, $52 (MSRP) Dockers Mobile Pant are khaki pants that keep a wallet, PDA, cell phone, pager and more safely stored. Also billed as useful for photographers and golfers. The pants have "hidden zip vault” pockets with “mesh pocketing at both sides of hips. Also along the right side of the leg is a “stowaway seam pocket” with an “invisible” zipper. Available in two colors: khaki and black. • Aiptek PenCam VR, $69.99 A combination ^ digital. cam corder, PC camera and voice recorder, the shirt-pocket size PenCam VR ikes up to 26 pic tures in high resolution (640 by 480)/XGA (1024 by 768) interpolated mode or 107 in low resolution (320 by 240) resolu tion mode. The voice recorder function provides 13 minutes of recording time, and included software allows voice annotation with an embedded image feature to add sound to images. Messages can be played back over a built-in speaker or downloaded to a PC by USB connection. The digital camcorder function records up to 20 seconds of video. The PC camera function allows for videoconfer- conferencing or sending video email over the Internet. The device comes with digital camera, voice recorder and annotation, digital camcorder and PC camera installation software. • Olympus DW-90 digital voice recorder, $89.99 A 90-minute digital voice recorder, the Casio DW-90 has a USB connection for quick downloading of recordings to a PC in “.wav" format for storage, broadcast or other use. The recorder is billed as being especially useful to students, journalists and business people. An LCD display keeps the user informed of important details such as remaining recording time, the date and time, voice activation mode, recording mode and battery status. It provides three folders for managing sound files, with each folder capable of storing up to 100 messages. A built-in uni-directionaltelescoping microphone helps reduce background noise for clearer recordings • Casio voice recording watch, $89 The Casio watch records voices (up to 30 seconds in total recording time), takes memos, makes calculations, monitors time and date and records names and phone numbers. • Jensen JW-120 Linx Wireless Headphone System, $69.99 The wireless headphones Bystem allows the user to listen to television or music almost anywhere in a house by making any headphones wireless. The system has three devices: a transmitter base, a receiver belt clip and a pair of ear bud headphones (any headphones may be used). The transmitter plugs into a television, stereo or personal computer with supplied cables. It then transmits audio at 900 MHz RF (radio frequency) up to 160 feet through walls and floors, indoors and out. The receiver belt clip, which is about the size of a pager, has a volume control on it and can accept any headphones with 1/8-inch terminations (headphone jack size). • Wireless Auto CD Player, $99 A built-in transmitter adds CD capability to a car radio, portable radio or home stereo, without connecting any wires by tuning to an empty FM station. Other features include anti-skip protection, 20-track programmable memory. Headphones, an AC adaptor and a car or boat cigarette lighter adapter are a 1 1 included. It can also operate on two AA batteries (not included). • Ezonics EZPhone Cam (2>pack), $99.99 Each EZPhone Cam is a state-of-the-art USB camera designed to make video chatting as easy as phone a friend. A built-in speaker rings when receiving a video chat call, and a built-in microphone aims to make video chatting easy. 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Techies From Page 11 click their buddy photo to place a video chatting call. If the other person being called has an EZPhone Cam, their cam will ring and the antenna will flash to let them know a call is coming. The devices can also be used to send video e-mail and for taking still pictures. The USB connection enables a refresh rate of up to 30 frames per second for true full motion video. • Sonic Blue Rio One digital audio player, $99 true / n vauctj ui uigital audio players are now available for less than $100. The Sonic Blue Rio One is successor to the Rio 300, considered the bestselling digital audio player. The Rio One delivers up to one hour of skip-free music with 32 megabytes of upgradable on-board memory. Additional flash memory cards can support up to five hours of play time. The Rio One supports both MP3 and Microsoft Windows Media (WMA) formats and uses a USB connec uon ior last musical transfers from a PC. Runs on one AA battery (included). • Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard, $99.99 Now available for more different models of handheld PDA devices than before, the Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard is designed to be an essential add-on, allowing comfortable entry of text on the road, at home or away from the office without having to carry a full-size keyboard. The 7.9 ounce Stowaway folds to 3.6 inches by 5.1 inches by .8 inch thick to fit in a pockt or purse. It folds out a full size keyboard 5 inches wide by 5.1 inches tall by .4 inch thick. Special keys link directly to built-in applications in Palm OS and Pocket PC PDA devices. The keyboard also has short-cut and function keys. A built-in dock eliminates the need for cables. Different models fit Handspring Visor and Sony CLIE Palm OS devices and Compaq iPAQ and HP Jornada Pocket PC handheld devices. The Stowaway runs off the handheld device’s own power supplies with minimal energy drain. A Pictures of the loves of your life • Family • Children • Pets • Special Occasions CDs, Slides, Prints Granny comes to you 540-788-1334 Call to schedule holiday pictures Gift certificates available 10% of proceeds are donated *|-.ini**** a > i\ i v v, i i*. i r . • Times Newspapers File Photo A membership to a sports club, like Chestnut Forks Athletic Club or Old Town Athletic Club might be just the right gift for a favorite couch potato. Gift certificates keep on giving By Mika Elizabeth Foley Times Newspapers Staff Writer Want to give a gift that keeps on giving long after the hurricane of wrapping paper in your living room is gone? Are you looking for a gift that will make your mother-in-law smile and your dad proud? Do you want to give a gift that will help the economy and local businesses, too? Then read on. When you can’t find that special gift, or you are buying for someone who has everything, then purchase services for him or her. Many businesses-can give gift certificates for the services they provide. Why not make sure grandma is cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s cold, by purchasing a service contract for her heating and cooling systems? Many companies offer low-cost agreements that perform maintenance on heating and air conditioning units every spring and fall, while giving priority status and discounts for service calls any other time of the year. TLC Services in Rixeyville is one local company which provides this service. Beauty salons are great for making sure your wife or mom gets a much-needed t respite from the (trains of the> holiday season. Haircuts, manicures, pedicures and facials can all be easily prepaid for and will definitely be appreciated. Try Asophisticut or Body byDesign in Warrenton, or one of the other nail or hair places in Fauquier. But if you really want to ease mom’s shopping woes, how about a professional massage? Here in Fauquier we have many wonderful massage therapists who can give your wife or husband the massage that will make their toes tap with joy. The Center for Healing Arts in Bealeton offers a full line of massage therapy techniques. Perhaps you need a gift that can make the holidays go by easier. Then why not prepay for a couple of visits by a local cleaning company? Having a maid for a day is bound to be a great gift for the messy one or busy one in your life. Does your grandma pay more attention to her poodle than she does you? Perhaps a grooming for the dog is what she needs. You could even offer to take the precious poodle to the dog salon for her, bringing Fluffy home smelling good and looking fantastic in professionally tied hair bows. Marshall Dog Sm SERVICE, Pag« 16 *»*#*** ■ » i*»

Putting a twist on gift-giving traditions By George Rowand Times Newspapers Staff Writer TVaditional gifts for Christmas are, well, a little on the traditional side. You know what I mean: a tie for dad, a bike for the kids, a fruitcake for somebody you don’t like too well but you have to send a present to. Well, this year, why not try something new and old at the same time? Give out the traditional gifts, but bring them upto-date. Dad can still get a tie — but not the same old silk thing that makes men think of the gallows every time they cinch it up tight on their throats. Admittedly they look good, but they can’t compare to this year’s article: a bolo tie, that you can get at places throughout the county like Happy Trails Western Wear in Bealeton. Nobody you know likes a fruitcake. But you still feel a need to give something edible to friends. How about a Christmas cheesecake? That would be a welcome change from the sameold, same-old, and who knows, it might look so good that you’d just have to keep it yourself! Karla’s Great Cheesecakes can prepare a variety of cheerful cheesecakes. We should know. She brought three in for this article. You’d have thought there was a fire in the front office from the way those people came flooding into the newsroom. Karla Sedita can be reached at (540) 371-3754. Her Web site is www.KarlasGreat Cheesecakes.com. Every kid should have a bike. Most people agree with that idea. But they’re all so ... familiar. Until now. What could make your teen-ager happier than to find a micro bike under the Christmas tree? The bikes — pretty much available everywhere, including convenience stores and gas stations — are the same size bikes that chimpanzees used to ride on variety shows on TV in the 1960s. Disregarding the simian analogy, teen-agers like them because they’re maneuverable and it’s easier to perform tricks on them. Perfume is an easy gift for a man to give his favorite woman. But what kind to get? You can blow a lot of cash on that stuff, and how do you know if she will like it and use it? How about something a little different? How about a speciallymade perfume that is supposed to resonate with each woman? Elizabeth Lee-Harris can make you one at her store in Sperryville. A sweater is a sane, safe gift. Most people like them and use them, so you can’t go too far wrong buying one for your favorite guy or girl. But a shopping-mall sweater, made from acrylics is so ... dull. The way to spice up is with a hand-made sweater, of the type sold at Yorkshire Dales in Old Town Warrenton. Take a walk into that place one day, and tell me that you don’t find everything more interest ) Special Gifts for Special Occasions ASPENVHILL www.AspenHillGifts.com Exclusive Gift Arrangements Fed Ex & Ground Shipping Local & Regional Delivery Orders 540-937-7200 r Toll free'877-lSAGIFT *'J *1 ioo i v& vvopu^/vJ o uioii i nuiufn.u. uaooiD Tired of fruitcake? Put a new spin on tasty gifts with a Christmas cheesecake from Karla’s Great Cheesecakes. ing than anything you can find at the standard mall store. We've cornered the market _ on parties! Party Corned /'Christmas Gift Wrap and Pape rw are ONLY 99< 50% OFF Large Supply of Boxed Christmas Cards 50% OFF Giant Christmas Wrapping Paper ' 50% OFF Santa Flags 50% OFF Christmas Cookie Tins Assortment off •Christmas Cake and Candy Items > Large Supply of New Year's Eve Party Decorations. Hats and Noise Makers Have a question or comment? You can email us a partycorner2000Syahoo.com 140 Broadview Avenue. Warrenton ..._34&-gQ2fl.. Mon. - Wed 10-6. Thu Fn.10-7. Sat. 9:30-5 the toaster d nice and slow, pardner, and no one gets i The Christmas Ceps it work Got that appliance all picked out for the woman you love? Reconsider, before you hurt her feelings on Christmas morning. Come see us instead. We’ll send you on your way with a gift she loves. Hartman Jewelers 71 Main Street, Warrenton v„. 540,-349,41.23 -* -~Majof crdfrrczrds ticnfr&d - *1 “ 3 - •1 - ■ - - ■ • ' r ■

Service From Page 14 Grooming is one of many local groomers that can bring out the best in any dog. Maybe you know someone who has pets and would like to go away for the holidays without them. A great gift for them may be a baby-sitter for their pets. There are several good “pet hotels” in Fauquier. You can call Sister Elizabeth or Mother Irene at Paws Awhile and they will give the pet a heavenly temporary home. If the pet owner on your list prefers a home visit from a pet sitter, Pet Pals in Warrenton will send a loving companion to the door. Spirit From Page 8 Way, 540-825-7615 • Fauquier Community Action, 347-7000 How about calling the Band Boosters organizations at Liberty and Fauquier high schools, in case they are raising money to help young musi For humans, bed and breakfasts offer a chance to steal away from the hectic lives we lead without going to far from home. Buying a vacation for your friends at The Inn at Kelly’s Ford or at the Grey Horse Inn in The Plains may the best gift they ever get. Sleeping in a luxurious bed and waking up to breakfast made for you is just what many parents need to recover from the holiday season. Still haven’t found the perfect service for your loved one? Then why not buy them a 30-day membership to a local health club? Many clubs in our area offer aerobics, weight training, and even yoga. There is always something to get your loved one moving in a health club. cians? And your local church probably has a list of shut-ins who would like to get a card or, if you’re baking already, a batch of cookies. This list is, of course, woefully incomplete. A copy of the Times-Democrat’s 2001 Fauquier Guide will yield more candidates for those who want to give the gift that keeps on giving. 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Available light is always pretty and cuts down on the flash problems — like red-eye which tends to make your pet look possessed. TVy to set up your portrait area where you will get a lot of available light from a large window. Overcast days are best; they make the mood less harsh and the light is not so bright on your pet’s eyes. Film choice is up to the photographer, but I suggest ASA 400 if using available light and ASA 100 or 200 for flash. If you can, get an off-camera flash cord or a bounce card to soften the strobe. This is not basketball, so lower your flash sync speed down to 1/60 or even 1/30 of a second to cut down on the harsh shadows. The animal Make sure you groom your pet well or even bathe them before the photo (providing they let you). Remove any eye junk and clean up stains from food and what-not. For light-colored animals, a I light dusting of com starchI based talcum powder hides a multitude of sins and stains. This works really well on gray horses with permanent manure marks, too. Dog sitting Canines can be complete angels or little devils, depending on their age, so don’t put any heirloom holiday stuff in front of Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Sarah L. Greenhalgh MOVE FAST: With felines such as Wallace here, shutterbugs have to be quick — cats will only put up with picture-taking for so long. your puppy. A squeaky toy will always get their attention. If you are working with a tripod, keep the toy behind your back. Unlike cats, try not to schedule your sitting during their doggy nap time and have a handler ready to help. Cat sitting Felines are notorious for not cooperating, and then a few hours later you can’t get them off your laps or morning paper. It’s best to get them when they are a little sleepy or slow. Now, some cats will sit quietly with a bow on, or half in and out of a Christmas present box. Others will hide under your bed and plot revenge for the next couple of weeks. Catnip can come in handy, if used with caution. Some cats react well to catnip and become complacent, while others turn into whirling dervishes. Know your cat well before sprinkling it on the portrait site. Be prepared to get only a few frames and to shoot fast. Once a cat has had enough, there is no going back. Horses of course Equines make great holiday cards. Most of them will stand quietly if they think food is involved or they can see their buddies. Make sure you trim up their whiskers, clean up around the eyes and ears, and put a little petroleum jelly around the muzzle to smooth down any chapped areas. Showsheen always looks sharp on the dark animals. A well-lit back window of a stall can be the perfect staging area. Definitely have a handler with you to help. If you don’t want the halter or bridle in the shot but the Santa hat or the soft reindeer antlers won’t stay on, tie them with cheap thread or even tail hair. Carrots, squeaky toys or the crinkling of plastic from Starburst mints are good for enticing ears to go up. Think future cards when there is a big snowfall. Go out and get as many photos as you can of your horse playing in the snow to use for next year. A horse nuzzling a snowman or eating the carrot nose is always a keeper. f^or V vertjone a, * Clatcring & E^ancjuet facilities Happy Holidays from the staff of the Fauquier Times-Democrat ft* - • > * 1 t * ■ - ■> *, t » » « c # • 4^ * . . .. , * * * * * ' «:•<*<• * / i ■« » > ^ * » « i

Put a little history under wraps By Deborah Fitts Times Newspaper Staff Writer Is there a history buff in your life, and you’re scratching your head about a gift? Well, wonder no more: this area is so rich in history — especially the Civil War — that pleasing the history-lover is practically child’s play. Whether it’s a battlefield relic, a new book on history, a seminar, or even a membership in an organization that preserves and promotes our nation’s heritage, the following list is sure to have items that will supply that special enjoyment that so many find in pursuit of the past. Here are some gilt ideas and the stores where you will find them, the people to call, and organizations to contact. • New books such as the excellent “Omaha Beach: A Flawed Victory” by Adrian Lewis, $34.95; “The First Day at Gettysburg” by Harry Pfanz, former National Park Service chief historian and an authority on the battle, $34.95; and, for local interest, “Battle at Ball’s Bluff” by Kim Holien, $25. Where? Clio’s bookshop of military and political history, new and second-hand books, Jason Duberman proprietor. Located at 5 Loudoun St. S.W., Leesburg, (703) 7771815, open Monday through Friday 12-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m. There will be a Civil War book signing on Dec. 8. • Kelics, particularly from World War II and the Civil War, such as German officers’ dress daggers bearing a swastika, $300 to $1,500; or an SS officer’s dagger with the trademark lightning bolt “SS* for Security Service, $1,785, displaying unsurpassed workmanship from Solingen. Where? Time Traveler Antiques and Collectibles, 525H E. Market St., Leesburg, (703) 771-8411. • The annual Art of Command in the Civil War fall seminar in Middleburg sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area Association, $250 (tentative cost for 2002). This year’s focus for the October weekend of talks by top-notch historians and battlefield tours will be the generalship of Lee and Grant, with a trip to the Wilderness. Also, auto-tour tapes of the cavalry battles in Loudoun in June 1863, ancl_ ofMosby’s Confederacy, $15; plus maps War relics (above) might be just what your sweetie wants in his stocking this Christmas. New history books such as ‘‘The First Day at Gettysburg” by Harry Pfanz (right) can help shed light on an old subject. highlighting local Civil War sites. Where? Contact Mosby Heritage Area Association at (540) 687-6681. • Civil War prints, such as Bradley Schmehl’s justreleased “The Gray Fox,” depicting Gen. Robert E. Lee, $195; and Mort Kunstler’s new winter scene, “Changing of the Pickets,” of Confederates at Fredericksburg, $200. Also, items such as a handsome 3-by-5-foot cloth “Stars and Bars” Confederate flag, $58. Where? Potomac Gallery, 17 S. King St., Leesburg, (703) 771-8085, open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Sunday 12-4, and on the first Friday of every month from 6-9 p.m. • An unforgettable two nights for two at Welboume, one of Loudoun’s most historic bed-and-breakfasts. The 1830 manor house (oldest part dates to 1770) is located in the serene countryside west of Middleburg, $200. Proprietor Nat Morison is the sixth generation of the family at Welboume, which is replete with old family heirlooms and Civil War history. Guests shouldn’t expect modem plumbing or other amenities, but will relish drinks before a fire in the parlor and a terrific Southern breakfast. Where? Phone the Morisons at Welboume, at (540) 687-3201. • Membership in the Loudoun County Civil War Round Table, $20 for an individual, $30 for" a family. Members are treated to 11 monthly programs a year, featuring talks by historians, plus 11 newsletters. Gatherings are held at the See HISTORY, Page 18 * No Place Like Home... * « /\ . For The Holidays Stop by and. visit your old friends this holiday season. We’d love to chat and catch you up on what’s new! The White Elephant, Inc. Gently Used Consignments & NEW Overstocks! Leesburg Middleburg Warrenton 703-771-2060 540-687-8800 540-349-0666 Toll FYee1 Information -888-280-0660 - - - - * i I « 0 * t 9 • » « '»*••• » • | « * | "x—

History From Page 17 Balch Library in Leesburg the second Tuesday of the month, with refreshments and socializing at 7 p.m. and the program at 7:30 p.m. Where? Contact round table president Jim Morgan, (540) 822-4480. • More relics, such as a superb Ames U.S. Model 1850 foot officer’s sword, with scabbard, in top condition, $2,450; or a Confederateinspected Enfield rifle musket, good condition, $4,250; also, technical books on munitions and accouterments. Where? The Powder Horn, 200 Washington St., Middleburg, (540) 687-6628. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. • Membership in the country’s largest nonprofit Civil War battlefield preservation organization, the Civil War Preservation TVust, $35. Benefits include quarterly magazine of preservation news, “Hallowed Ground;” invitations to events such as the Trust’s next annual conference, to be held in Chattanooga in April; special rates at historic inns; and the satisfaction of being part of an organization that has saved more than 13,000 battlefield acres at 70 sites in 17 states. Where? Contact Civil War Preservation Trust, (202) 367-1861. • Closer to home, membership in Oatlands Plantation, Loudoun’s No. 1 tourist attraction, $50. Benefits of membership include free admission to this National Trust property (and all National Trust properties), and the knowledge that your support helps to maintain the meticulously restored 1804 house-museum, the 1810 greenhouse, and the historic 19th century and 20th century English gardens. Members also receive free admission to the February history lecture series, the annual Jazz and Juleps party in the summer, and in November the Holiday Open House and Art Show Preview, as well as 10 percent discount in the Oatlands shops and reduced price for Pottery Shed garden workshops. Where? Contact Oatlands Plantation, (703) 777-3174. Oatlands is open April 1 through Dec. 30, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Sunday from 1-4 p.m. 5 Looking For A Unique Gift? I y\i pf wouia you like to meet an Alpaca? I Come to the Alpaca Christmas ^ Boutique g ^at Double 'O' Good Alpacas December 1 & 2 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7570 Falkland Drive, Gainesville, VA Items for sale trill include: • Alpaca Socks • Alpaca Yam, Hats, Men’s & Ladies Coats, Dresses, Teddy Bears and Christmas Ornaments • Alpaca Sweaters, Scarves, Baby Blankets, Shawls, Gloves and Mittens Plus many other handcrafted items! Alpaca fiber is 10 times warmer than sheep’s wool. Many people who cannot wear sheep's wool have no problem wearing alpaca. Alpaca fleece is comparable to cashmere in fineness & 4 softness. Everyone should own a soft, j warm alpaca garment! Bam tours during the day. Come meet some of our 100 plus Alpacas. For DIRECTIONS please check our web site at www.doubleogood.com, or call Barbara at (703) 754-4019 iitaamwffiM J. Reading to a child is the best gift you can give — or receive. Snuggle up and read Whether it’s wrapping presents, trimming the tree or feasting on magnificent meals, the holiday season is traditionally about spending time with family. And it’s a perfect opportunity to encourage in children a love of reading. After all, ever since Clement C. Moore penned “The Night Before Christmas” bedtime stories have been part of the holiday tradition. There’s no better time of year to take an hour out of your busy schedule to snuggle up in bed with the family and read. That’s why the National Center For Family Literacy has teamed with Snuggle fabric softener and Snuggletime.com to provide these tips to encourage families to continue reading throughout the holiday season: • Begin a family tradition by giving your child a new book to mark each holiday season. As your child grows, you will build a special collection to remind you of past holiday seasons. Classic favorites include: “The Snowman” by Raymond Briggs and “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats. • Diversify your child’s book collection. Most book Santa should bring her something naughty, but nice! * Alluring Holiday Gifts # ^ © Adult Novelties *** Qj# Gifts © © Enticing Lingerie in Sizes up to 4x sis So/? 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Some suggestions include: “Highlights,” “Sports Illustrated for Kids” and “National Geographic World.” The Fauquier County Public Library offers story time sessions all year long, at all three of its locations. Story time themes and times are listed in the Fauquier Times-Democrat's library column in the Weekender section, and are also available by calling the main branch of the library at 347-8750. Snuggletime.com. is an award-winning Web site designed to offer children and parents a safe and entertaining environment where they can spend time together sharing and learning.

Candles light up holiday decorations No holiday table would be complete without the warm glow of candles. From the dining room to the kitchen, and the family room to the guest room, candles can help to set the mood for your holiday festivities. Decorating' with candles can be simple, according to Tom Hunsche, vice president of marketing for leading candle manufacturer Hearth and Home Traditions, Ltd in Norwich, Ohio. Hunsche offers several simple decorating suggestions for using candles this holiday season: • Use a large single candle combined with holiday greenery on an entry table to provide a dramatic effect and set the mood for a festive evening of entertaining. • Use one candle or a set of several candles in varying heights in front of a mirror to illuminate the warm glow and provide an interesting focal point for a room. • Several votive candles in small glass holders can be scattered across the dinner table or on a buffet table for an elegant look when entertaining. Using a heat-resistant paint pen to decorate the glass holders can turn these decorations into gifts that each guest can take home to enjoy throughout the season. • Choose scents that can last all season. Pine fragrances as well as cinnamon and spice and plum pudding fragrances provide a warm feeling all winter long. • Try different colors this season. Along with the traditional red and green, spark decorations with silver and blue. Or for something really different, add a touch of purple to give your decorations a regal feel. • If you can’t have a real tree in your house, use a collection of pine scented candles to give your entire home the fragrance of a fresh-cut tree — without all those needle's. • Candles don’t need to stay indoors even during the winter months. Decorative luminaries with votive candles make a welcoming addition to a walkway or front door. • When guests stay the night, put a candle and matches See CANDLE, Page 25 Nothing is as soothing after a hectic holiday afternoon than an evening of soft candlelight. mjortof all your noiia 0wng8 depends on the ergy that serves you. /^nertcat Propane _ tpany ' Formerly Columbia Propane 140-347-2055 • 80C-3S8-2277# 8356 Meeize Rd,, Warrenk t ! E . (Next totripi Equipment) imm iif

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Homey for the holidays When parents are working, kids are in school and weekends are full of activities, add extra holiday duties can challenge the best planner. But who doesn’t want to make their home warm and inviting this time of year? For those whose time is limited, the experts at The Art Institutes have a few tips for making home beautiful, and comforting, this season. ' Take advantage of nature Judy Bolt, an interior design instructor with The Art Institute of Houston, encourages people to look outdoors and use their imaginations. “Here in the South, \ye have pine cones everywhere. I collect them, paint them with a glittery gold spray from a craft store and hang them on my Christmas tree,” said Bolt. To finish the tree, she makes a large bow with a beautiful fabric and attaches it to the top with a glue gun. Other favorites from nature are magnolia leaves and branches, abundant in many parts of the South. “They have beautiful, large, shiny leaves that are around all winter long,” said Bolt. For something special but easy, she cuts a wreath shape out of cardboard, then uses a hot glue gun to affix magnolia leaves to the circular shape. She then places her dinner plates in the center of the “wreaths” — a simple look with a big impact. Ornaments to remember When Donna Daley, interi or design instructor with The Art Institute of Philadelphia, gets ready to decorate her home for the holidays, she goes all-out. “We have a spare design scheme during the year, but for Christmas, we pull out all the stops,” said Daley. A particular favorite of her family is its collection of Christmas ornaments. Daley saves homemade decorations from when her children were younger, and combines them with, purchased decorations from family vacations. “When we unpack our ornaments and hang them on the tree, it’s a wonderful way to remember special family times,” she said. Outside the home, Daley Sm HOUDAY, Page 30 Ttys timeless Father Christmas figureiells-of a beloved tradition. v * «f * m m rnTm *> ^ « at « * • - m m m •» m m * w .« V* ^ -a**---**.*-- a v , -w * • • «* •*•** « • • •••«<»• • -» -* -• ■« > •» ft • « « *A'». •*-*.*• 4* » *. «. » 4* >ft Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Sarah Qreenhalgh I ft ,,^1 ft - \ * > 4 1 . , , . - . * ,,'k ^ i < <& % \ -r4 4 > | i V ^ > V * Candle From Page 19 in their room. Nothing is as soothing after a hectic holiday afternoon than an evening of soft candlelight. A safe and happy holiday A famous holiday story says, “the stockings were hung by the chimney with care.” But just how much care is taken with all of our holiday decorating? “It is important to pay special attention to how can dies are used so you and youi family are safe during th« holiday season,” saic Hunsche. “Too often, candles are lefi unattended while burning oi are burned all the way to th< bottom against the recom mendation of manufacturers. “And, a candle can catch fire when debris such as matches or wick trimmings are left in the wax pool as ii bums to the bottom.” Hearth and Hom« Traditions, Ltd., is taking aim at these candle safety issues with the introductior of the company’s new, patent ed wick holder. Burning questions • Keep wicks trimmed to 1/4 inch. • Holiday decorations usually include ribbons and greenery. Make sure the flame from a candle is a safe distance away from other accessories. • Don’t put lit candles on bookshelves, or in any space that might catch fire from a flame below. • Keep a burning candle in sight. • Extinguish a candfe when the flame is one inch from the bottom. • Carefully remove all wick trimming and debris. • Keep candles high enough to protect kids. $100 R I Nikon, cocm.pi x 995 n DIG IT A! CAMERA Tba digital camara drtvan by your Imagination .I iSt UMUI 1 ■■ •• »• «■ ■■ " V • • V - * •- '• - « 1 v •> », v V *5 -I}; <* -T- ■’7HM' «, • We Print From Digital Cameras Nikon Digital Seminar Wed., Dec. 5th • 7:30 pm _ Limited Space - RSVP Today Tj McCLANAHAN "CAMERA 1 Hour Film Processing Photographic Equipment & Supplies Enlargements - Digital Photo Restoration 306 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA • 540-347-2533 Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 pan. ‘Rebate m affect from October 1, 2001 through December 31,2001 Ask your Nikon dealer Ur * ' Oataila W Nikon VcfeucM include NlkcMnc USA orW-year touted warranty 02001 VdkoA the.

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Scrapbooks are a labor of love y. / • • • By Sarah L. Greenhalgh Times Newspapers Staff Writer What’s more personal then a hand-made book with memories of a special time? They are one-of-a-kind gifts that last a lifetime. Web site designer Kimberly Hedges has been making scrapbooks, or “artistic books,” for years as personal gifts and on commission. Her exhibition quality pieces are created from many different media. She not only uses photos, but bits of found and collected materials attached to special papers. Inspired years ago by an exhibition called “Book As Art” at the National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., the 35 year old likes to surprise her friends with these special pieces. .Knowing the person you are making the book for very well, Hedges said, is crucial. “I try to think of their likes and dislikes and proceed accordingly,” she said. “A scrapbook should be a memento of something significant to you or to the person you are making it for. “You can buy scrapbooks from a craft store, but a handmade book is a lot more personal and it’s fun to make.” Before you paste First, figure out your book dimensions, pages and subject matter. “A theme is a great way to start, because it forces you to define what you really what to accomplish by making this book,” Hedges said. “If it is about a recent trip to Jamaica, then you can get rid of all those photos that are not from Jamaica. “By choosing a theme you will be happier with your end result, because it will have a cohesive look throughout." These are a few of her suggested themes: a person, a special place, a favorite pet, children or family, time you spent in college or summer camp, a book or poem. Hedges likes the rough tactile feel of a scrapbook. •• “It should transport you back to the time, because it contains the sights and sounds, smells and feelings evoked by the person, place or event." - When Hedges made a book for a friend who had traveled to Santa Fe, N.M., she even wont so far as to burn pinion incense in the box that held a book, so when the book is opened you could smell the desert pinion. The texture for this scrapbook came from a little bag of dirt in a plastic bag like the one buttons come in. “I chose a paper with a desert color and an extremely sandy texture called Southwest desert,” she said. Hedges designed a book for a friend’s father who is an architect from New York and has a rich career and close family, knowing these things made the job easy. First I created an 8-by-8 black box out of black board and sewed it together with heavy string. Then I created an accordion-style scrapbook for the box,” she said. Her friend gathered all kinds of materials to put in the book: photographs of her father from 6 months to present, expired passports, magazines from college her father contributed to, newspaper articles hailing his work, marketing brochures, and pieces of his projects from over the years. “My friend requested that the items be returned in the original form, so I went through them and either made color Xeroxes or scanned the items without fear of destroying the originals,” Hedges said. Piecing it all together If you know you are going to be making a scrapbook about your trip, include items like the plane ticket, registration at the hotel, brochures, guidebooks, maps of the area, menus, business cards, words to a poem or song you heard on your trip. To make your book by hand, first make a prototype out of materials you have around the house, cardboard from a cereal box, construction paper etc. This saves you from destroying your good papers before you really understand how to put the book together. “Once you have built your prototype, then you can shop around for materials for the final book,” she said. “Be sure to use archival papers and matte boards. They are acid-free. “Cereal boxes are not acidfree and construction paper will lose its vibrant color in a year. By using archival stock your book will last well into the next century.” 8m SCRAPBOOK, Pag* 38 Photo by Kimberly Hedges The back side of Kimberly Hedges’ decorative scrap book with a calligraphy theme shows the rice paper and hard spine. Photo by Kimberly Hedges These two pages from a scrapbook designed for a New York architect hold the architect’s blueprints and a schematic drawing of a building under construction. Hedges likes to use textures to accent her books. Special gifts for special people only from Massey Ferguson Looking for a special gift for someone on your Christmas list? We’ve * got toys, clothing and collectibles. So, make your list, check it twice, and come in today! MASSEY FERGUSON SMITH & SONS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION RT. 29 SOUTH, WARRENTON, VA 8343 WEST MAIN STREET, MARSHALL, VA WWW.SSCORPVA.COM 703-347-1991 540-364-4200

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Released by EA Sports and available for most gaming systems and home computers. The game can be found at Best Buy, Circuit City and other area electronics stores. The Cal Ripken, Jr. Sports Illustrated Commemorative Issue In this “special issue” dedicated just to Cal are not only some of the best photographs of the Iron Main ever taken, but also incredible articles about him that only Sports Illustrated writers could do. The magazine retails for $5.99. Michael Jordan jersey It may seem as if we’re partial to gifts involving “his would pass on anything pertaining to the greatest player ever to step on the court? And other than tickets to see Michael play, what would be a better gift than a Jordan iersey of your own? We think nothing. Although these jerseys are just replicas (the real jerseys are far more expensive), no one else will know that. The jerseys retail at $39.99 and can be found at most area sporting good stores, including all Moaells sporting goods stores. Airness,” but who Holiday From Page 25 likes to pick a focal point. For her home, it’s the front door. “We have an oversized front door, so I get a beautiful large wreath. Around the door we use differentsized planters filled with greens and then hang lots of garland.” Pet From Page 7 It’s the same with snacks. Too many treats can disturb the pet’s digestion and cause stomach ailments and other unpleasantries that are compounded with holiday stress. Remember, too, that some of the treats kept around for Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s can be poisonous to pets. For example, chocolate may cause heart irregularities and possibly death. Mistletoe is also highly toxic to pets, especially the berries, and while poinsettias are not poisonous, they may cause diarrhea and cramps if ingested. Pinecones and those beautiful ornaments that adorn trees, windows and mantles can create serious gastrointestinal problems if they are eaten. To make the season a little less stressful for pets and their owners, keep the animals in mind when setting up the tree. Don’t place the tree in the pet’s favorite spot, and consider securing it somehow so it doesn’t get toppled by a curious cat or dog. Remember, too, that exposed wiring from those twinkling lights can electrocute a pet who tries to chew on it. Let the youngsters romp with the pets, playing with crumpled wrapping paper if energy needs to be released. But be certain to remove all traces of tape, gift cards and the shreds of ribbon that can be harmful. Toy From Page 5 explore instead of just grabbing onto the first thing that they see. Parents like to come by themselves after that preliminary trip because it’s easier to zero in and see what they want to do, knowing some of their children’s preferences,” said McMann. Family in times of tragedy Holiday celebrations this year will be tempered by the terrorist attack on America. 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Champagne for bubbly celebrations By Mark Mensh Times Newspapers Writer The holidays are filled with many wonderful things, but one of them is not the inevitable angst over “what to buy.” Over the years, I’ve found that a nice bottle of wine is nearly always a welcome gift and, during the holidays, the logical and universally appreciated choice is Champagne. bince you can find Champagne at prices from under $10 to more than $200 and from growers all over the world, let’s take a closer look at what it is and how to make an appropriate selection. First of all, Champagne is more accurately called sparkling wine. Sparkling wine refers to any wine that undergoes a secondary fermentation. This secondary fermentation occurs after the grape juice has been turned to wine (the primary fermentation) and the winemaker adds sugar (called a dosage) to the bottle. The sugar ferments in the bottle and a by-product of the fermentation are the trapped bubbles which give sparkling wine its unique character. This method (you will see it called methode champenoise on the bottle) was developed in the 17th century by the Benedictine Monk Dom Perignon., Strictly speaking, only wine made in this fashion in the part of northern France called Champagne may carry the “Champagne” designation. If the wine is made in this method from any other part of the world, then it cannot be labeled “Champagne”, but is called “Sparkling Wine.” Sparkling wine made in Champagne is always made with either the Pinot Noir or Chardonnay grape or a blend of both. Most other sparkling wines, though not all, also use these two noble grapes in an effort to replicate the original. This is not a requirement, but is generally true and usually closely associated with price. When you go to the store, you’ll be faced with a confusing array of choices. Let’s simplify it into three very broad categories that usually correlate with pricing. The first category includes V .‘‘fcJoy-^ntage C sparklers. Y&i’A MskHbfem i designated as NV and include price points as low as under $10. They can be much higher, but is this category that generally provides the more affordable drinking. Every sparkling wine house has an NV “Cuvee” which defines the house style. This wine consists of a blend of wines (up to as many as 20 or 30) over a four or five year period. In other words, it consists of no particular vintage. Inis allows the producer to sell high quality wines even in years when the general quality of the grapes is sub-standard. I asked Gary Amato who, with his wife Cathy, own The Grapevine wine shop in Warrenton if he had any favorite NV’s. He named three. His favorite is Moet & Chandon, which he praises for its consistency and ability to go well with food. A less expensive, but very high quality choice from California is Roederer Estate at $19.99 per bottle. Roederer is a very old and highly esteemed Champagne house that set up operations for sparkling wine in California. Finally, the bargain in this category, according to Gary, is Gruet NV. The Gruet brothers own a winery in Champagne also, but, unlike Roederer, couldn’t afford the high real estate prices in California. Instead, they bought land in Albuquerque, N.M. (yes, you read that right...New Mexico) and made a terrific Brut NV for $13.99. The second category includes Vintage sparklers. These are wines made from a single year. Since variations in micro-climate can make huge differences in grape quality, it is up to the winery to decide whether a particular year is a vintage quality. These wines tend ,to epitomize the winery’s house style and are made in very small quantities. They are longer lived, more intense in flavors and more expensive. They usually start around $40 and can go well into the hundreds. Astonishingly, The Grapevine sells a vintage Rose from the Loire valley called Cray that includes a small percentage of Chenin Blanc. It is a Cremant, which means it is less “gassy” t rthay * .normal sparkler ♦ tmd ♦ t*«i. .better ■*. Times Newspapers File Photo Wine champagne in particular is a thoughtful holiday gift. It speaks of quiet times with good friends. with food. At $9.99, you can buy this for family and friends and they’ll think you’re a big spender. Just be sure to take the price tag off before your wrap it. Finally, the most expensive sparklers fire the Prestige Cuvees. These may or may not be vintage wines. Instead, they are a very special blend of exceptional grapes that often receive up to 10 years of aging before they’re even brought to the market. You seldom see these wines for less than $100 dollars and they are available in extremely limited supply. As a matter of purely personal preference, I’ve never had a better champagne than Pol Roger’s Cuvee Winston Churchill. Pol Roger was Churchill’s favorite champagne and, upon his death, the Pol Roger house put a black border around its label. (This should give you some idea of how much of the stuff Winnie drank.) Later, they memorialized his devotion to their wine by issuing a Prestige Cuvee bearing his name and likeness. Like Winston, it’s a big, dramatic wine. Very bold, not subtle, but it is absolutely satisfying. At more than $140 a bottle for the 1990, it should be. Buy only for your very closest friends. It should be noted that Prestige Cuvee’s are difficult to find since the supply is so limited. Though I always prefer buying locally and rely on the shop owner’s knowledge for recommendations, www.wine.com provides an excellent selection also. If you are looking for something specific, it’s a good place to go. Ilf aloe)

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Recipes From Page 34 Roast Goose with Cranberry Hazelnut Stuffing Goose is marvelous for Christmas. It’s tender and oh so flavorful. You’ll be surprised how easy goose is to prepare. Goose is available at most grocery stores during the holidays. Some people prefer fresh birds but they are easiest to get frozen. If you don’t see them, ask for them in the meat department. You may have to order one. But don’t wait too long. They are snapped up early in the season and are becoming more popular each year. I think it’s because serving goose brings up all those Dickensian images of Christmas. We like that here in hunt country. It blends so well with our horses and ponies. So try a roast goose this Christmas. Then all you’ll need is Tiny Tim to make the toast and say “God bless us, everyone!” Ingredients 1/2 cup hazelnuts (also called filberts; coarsely chopped) 8-10 pound oven-ready goose (fresh or thawed under refrigeration) 3 tart apples (peeled, cored and diced) 1 cup whole cranberry sauce (homemade or canned) 1/2 cup ham (finely chopped) 2 tablespoons grated orange rind (without white pith) 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs 3 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 1 tablespoon dried) Preparation Position oven rack so goose will fit in oven. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. While oven is pre-heating, put hazel nuts (filberts) into a small ungreased pan and heat in oven about 3-5 minutes to lightly toast. Watch carefully. Don’t let them burn. Meanwhile, coat roasting pan and rack with pan spray for easier clean up. Roasting pan should be large enough to hold entire goose and be at least 2 inches deep. Remove giblet package from goose cavity. Remove giblets from package. Wash well under cool running water. Put giblets, including neck, into a pot and cover with 6 cups water. Cover pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook about 1 1/2 hours to make a broth for your gravy. You’ll need about 4 cups broth for your gravy. Add additional water to broth if necessary. Leave giblets in broth until ready to use at end of roasting time. Refrigerate broth if made in advance. Pull off any large bits of fat from the goose and discard. Cut off wing tip to joint and discard. Wash goose very well, inside and out, under cool running water. Drain. Mix remaining ingredients (including toasted hazelnuts) together. Stuff goose in neck and body cavities. Truss. Put goose, breast side up, on rack in pan. Using a fork, pierce the entire skin several times to allow fat to cook away. Put pan containing goose into oven. Put tap water into the bottom of the pan to a depth of 1/4 inch to keep dripping fat from burning as it begins to drip. Roast about 30 minutes per pound or until done. (About 3-4 1/4 hours depending on the size of the bird.) A meat thermometer should register 180-185 degrees when put into the thickest part of the bird. Also the juices will run clear and not be pink. When cooked, cool slightly in pan and remove to serving platter. Discard most of the fat in the pan. Save about 2 tablespoons of the fat to make the gravy. Let the goose rest slightly before carving. Brandied Pate in Aspic Every bit as elegant as the pate you get at a gourmet shop but for a fraction of the cost. A little Change Can... Change A Lot! W^rrenton, the familiar sound of the Salvation Army bells is filling the with the spirit of Christmas! air At 10:00 o’clock each morning, volunteers will be ringing the bells at our kettles located at five different locations in Warrenton! Many people were assisted last year because of your generous donations! But we need your help! We encourage families, companies, civic and church groups to volunteer as bell ringers this holiday season. Just call Janet at 540-347-3543 for more information and sign up today. ThQ Warreptan/Faufluier Salvation Army t jyhece a little change can I * ^ tft * • 'A' A jit • ♦*> Start making the pate two days in advance so gelatin will have time to set. Be sure the beef broth you use is well-flavored. Add salt and pepper to taste if necessary before beginning recipe. Serves 8-10 for hors d’oeuvres Skill level: very, very easy Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus extra time for gelling) Pan Size: 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan (2 1/2 inches deep) Cooking time: 3 minutes to heat broth Gelling time: overnight in the refrigerator Ingredients 4 cups well-flavored beef broth (divided-home made or canned) 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup mustard (any variety) 1 pound braun schweiger (liver wurst) 3 tablespoons brandy Parsley for garnish Preparation Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1 cup broth. Let sit 1 minute to soften. Meanwhile, put 1 cup broth in pot and bring to boil. Whisk in gelatin that has softened in beef broth. Bring to a boil and boil, whisking, for one minute. Remove from heat. Whisk in remaining 2 cups of beef broth. Pour into loaf pan. Refrigerate overnight to set. Next day, carefully remove the center of the gelled broth by cutting gelatin into small cubes and scooping out. Leave 1/2 inch of gelatin at bottom and at sides. Be careful not to cut info bottom or sides as you remove the gelatin. Spread mustard in bottom of gelatin mold. Using an electric mixer, beat braun /■'. - i .. . schweiger with brandy until softened and fluffy. Spread in mold over mustard. Smooth top and press down lightly to fill in any air holes. In a small pot, melt the gelatin cubes. Cool. Pour a thin layer over prepared pate in mold covering the top completely. Put remaining gelatin into a small bowl. Refrigerate pate and separate dish of gelatin over night to set. To unmold: Place serving plate into refrigerator to chill. Slightly moisten top of mold and chilled platter with a little water. This will make it easier to move gelatin a little if it needs to be centered on plate after unmolding. Working quickly, dip mold up to the rim in warm (not too hot) water for about 10 seconds. Lift from water and shake slightly to loosen gelatin from mold. Put moistened, chilled plate onto mold. Center gelatin on plate. Invert mold and plate together. Lift off mold carefully. Gelatin should slip out. If it doesn’t, re-invert the mold and dip the mold in warm water again. But be careful! Keeping the gelatin in the water too long will melt it. If gelatin still does not slip out, insert a thin knife at one side (between the mold and the gelatin) to let a little air down to the bottom of the mold. That should do it. Cut small bowl of gelatin into small cubes and use to decorate base of pate mold. Accent mold with parsley. 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Recipes From Page 36 with my decadent bittersweet chocolate frosting. Add a few chocolate leaves and pretzel twigs for decoration. Your friends and family will think you’ve been to a fancy cooking school! I like the taste of this cake a little better when it’s made with butter and milk, but you won’t see me shy away from a piece made with other ingredi A word about sifting. You must sift. Even if your flour or cocoa says that it’s pre-sifted. I know sifting seems like extra work. But sifting actually saves you tons of work. It cuts your mixing time in half, saves you the horror of beating out lumps and produces a finished product with gossamer texture. If you don’t have a sifter, get yourself an inexpensive, stainless steel one and use it. Makes 1 (11-inch) roll to serve about 8 Skill level: moderate Preparation time for cake: 5 minutes Pan Size: ll-by-15 inch (1inch deep/jelly-roll pan) Baking temperature: 350 degrees Baking time: 35 minutes Finishing time: 45 minutes to make frosting and decorate cake Ingredients 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chips or bar) 2 sticks butter (or 1 cup oil; margarine not recommended) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup milk, cooled coffee or water 4 large eggs 3/4 cup cocoa 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Add 1/4 teaspoon salt if using oil) Baking parchment to line pan and roll cake Preparation Position oven rack so cake wijl bake in center of oven. Preheat to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a pan that measures 11 by 13 inches with baking parchment. Pan should be 1 inch deep. (A jellyroll pan is often described as a cookie sheet with sides.) Put butter (or oil and salt) and semi-sweet chocolate into a large pot. Stir constantly over low heat until chocolate is just melted. Remove from heat Add sugar and milk (or coffee or water) whisk until smooth. . ,.f * f4 I c 3 T Add chocolate mixture to eggs, a bit at a time, whisking well. (Don’t add chocolate mixture all at once or you’ll wind up with chocolate scrambled eggs.) Sift together cocoa, flour and baking soda. Add to egg/chocolate mixture. Whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Bake about 35 minutes or until done. Remove cake from oven and immediately loosen sides of cake from pan with a knife. Work carefully and quickly as hot cake is delicate. Put a piece of parchment over the top of hot cake. Place a cookie sheet (or the bottom of a large flat tray) on top of parchment paper covering cake. Quickly and in one motion, invert cake onto tray. Carefully remove baking pan. If cake has not released from pan, poke a knife blade into one comer of the cake (still inverted) and under the parchment paper. Loosening a bit of parchment paper will help the cake drop out. Be gentle. Carefully remove paper that cake baked on. Discard paper. Place a clean piece of parchment paper over the top of the inverted cake. Begin at the shorter side and roll cake and paper together. One piece of parchment will be inside the cake and 1 piece outside. Roll cake firmly and evenly, but do not squash. Let cake (still in paper) cool about 1 hour. Keep the seam side down to prevent cake from unrolling. Cover cake (still in paper) with plastic wrap and place into a plastic bag. Cake must cool at least 4 hours before attempting to fill and frost. Longer cooling is OK. Refrigerate unfilled cake up to 2 days or freeze until ready to fill and frost. Thaw unfilled cake over night in the refrigerator. Chocolate Butter Creme Filling There is no liquid in this butter creme. Be sure to whip it the full 3- 4 minutes as directed to make it light and fluffy. If you don’t it will be heavy and look like it needs liquid. But don’t be fooled! Just keep on whipping. Ingredients 1/2 pound butter (margarine not recommended) 1/4 cup solid white vegetable shortening 8 ounces powdered sugar 6 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup raspberry, apricot or orange jam, jelly or preserves (reserve until cake is assembled) Preparation In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together butter and shortening. Sift powdered sugar and cocoa together. Gradually add to creamed mixture. When combined, turn mixer to high. Whip until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Don’t skimp on the whipping. Note: A stationary mixer works a bit better than a hand held mixer for this recipe. Chocolate Leaves and Pretzel Twigs (Used to decorate the Yule log.) 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Carefully peel the leaf away from the chocolate beginning at the stem end. Be sure to pull the leaf away from the chocolate and not the reverse. You’ll need 3-5 chocolate leaves, more if you desire. To make twigs, dip pretzel sticks into remaining chocolate. Remove from chocolate with fork. Let excess chocolate drip oft'. Place on parchmentlined pan and refrigerate about 15 minutes to set. You’ll need about a dozen chocolate coated pretzel twigs. More if you desire. Bittersweet Frosting Temperature of the ingredients is the key to making a satin-smooth bittersweet frosting. 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Recipes From Page M7 semisvveet chocolate chips 1 pint dairy sour cream (at room temperature I I’rc/xi ra t inn Put chocolate chips inlo a mediumsized. heavy bottom pot. Over low heat, gently melt chips, stirring t.o prevent scorching. 'lake pot off heat before chips are completely melted. Continue stir l ine uK heat to finish melting. Chocolate should he smooth. Let chocolate cool in pot until barely warm. When chocolate haH cooled, it's time to add the sour cream. Drain away any liquid from the room-temperature sour cream. Put sour cream into a bowl and whisk to soften and lighten. Begin whisking the chocolate (still in the pot) and add the sour cream to the chocolate 1 tablespoon at a time. Whisk well with each addition. Be sure to add the sour cream to the chocolate in small amounts. Not the reverse. It’s very important. When all the sour cream has been added to the chocolate, it should he smooth, thick and fluffy. Keep it at room temperature until ready to frost the Yule log. If necessary for easy spreading, you can refrigerate it brietly. But do not chill too long as this frosting will firm and not be easy to spread. If this should happen, you can sometimes microwave it briefly to soften. But heating it too long will melt it again. To assemble yule log: Gently melt jelly or jam. Cool but do not let it set. Gently unroll cake but maintain the curve of the roll. Do not flatten cake. Discard parchment paper. Brush or gently spread melted jum or jelly on inside (curved) surface cake. Top with butter creme filling and roll up cake firmly. Place seam down onto serving dish. Coat cake with bitter sweet frosting. Refrigerate cake as needed to set frosting to make spreading easier. Once the frosting sets, it will fie firm and will not spread again. If desired, a pastry bag can be used for decorative touches. Finish log with the chocolate leaves and pretzel twigs. Refrigerate until serving time. A knife slightly dampened with hot water makes cutting easier. To make in advance: Bake the cake and roll up to cool. Spread jelly or jam on cooled cake and fill with butter creme. Roll up. Wrap cake in plastic and freeze. Make chocolate leaves and pretzel twigs. Store chocolate leaves and pretzel twigs at cool room temperature. Do not refrigerate them. When ready to serve, thaw cake overnight in the refrigerator. Next day, prepare bittersweet chocolate frosting and spread on thawed cake. Decorate with chocolate leaves and pretzel twigs. Completed cake may be made up to one day in advance of serving and kept refrigerated. Scrapbook From Page 27 Some assembly required A good glue is important. There are a wide variety of glues to choose from, but once again you need an archival quality glue with a pll-neutral adhesive. “Ideally you want a polyvinyl acetate.” Hedges said. “It is an acid free, fast-setting, fully reversible, clear drying and flexible glue. It is expensive but well worth the cost. 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