Rappahannock News, November 28, 2001

123rd Year... No. 48 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2001 www.timescommonlty.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Financial Aid workshop set 3&I A Financial Aid workshop'Will held at Rappahannock County ~BHgh School for parents and ^students on Wednesday, Dec. 5 "Beginning at 7 p.m. Mrs. Nancy Bragg, a financial aid advisor at Shenandoah University, will be the presenter. Refreshments will be provided by the Culinary Arts Department. This workshop is recommended especially for seniors and their parents. However, anyone interested in learning about Financial Aid is welcome. V Tax deadline \ drawing near \ 2001 Rappahannock County ta* bills must be paid on or before Dec. 5, 2001 to avoid a penalty. Failure to receive a bill through the mail does not relieve the taxpayer of any additional charges that win accrue under law for failure to pay by the deadline. Anyone with questions should call the Rappahannock Treasurer’s Office at 675-3334 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Garden Club selling fresh holiday greens The Rappahannock County Garden Club is again selling freshly cut holiday greens. All grebnery is made to order and must be reserved ahea^pj tii$$v Proceeds from the sale of (he 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, $3 per foot. Call Sally Havstad at 987-9342 to place an order. Greenery will be available for .pick-up Dec. 4 and 5. Bridge replacement will close road VDOT has announced that "during the week of Dec. 3-7, Route 612, Old Hollow Road between Routes 600 and 653 outside of Sperryvitle, will be closed for bridge replacement. The road is expected to be closed for five days. Happenings • Wednesday, Nov. 28, the regularly scheduled Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be Dec. 26. • Monday, Dec. 3 the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock Courthouse. • • Wednesday, Dec. 5 the Washington Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. to review another section of the town's zoning ordinance. • Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-9 Colonial Christmas Celebration in town of Washington. , • Tuesday, Dec. 11 the .Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the RCHS 3and Room. : • Wednesday, Dec. 12 the ^Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m: at the Town Hall. t ; >' .$ Rappahannock News P.O.Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 r(540) 675-3338 * ' (540) 675-3088 (fax) Poinsettias everywhere! I i... . ri—3MUwPfc ii , m ——J Thousands of poinsettias fill the greenhouses at Amissville Nursery on Waterford Road on Route 611, just off Route 642. They are available in red, white, salmon, pink and marble. The nursery is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Conflict Resolution Murals at UNICEF By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The wisdom of Rappahannock kids has gone global, thanks to the efforts of former art teacher and ongoing multimedia phenom Laurie Marshall, the sixty students who painted th^^C.onflict Resolution*., series, of murals in 1997', and the thousand students who contributed to “The Singing Tree* last spring. The “Conflict Resolution" series, better known as “The ACE’s Of Conflict Resolution,* was inspired by the approach to conflict resolution developed by Martha Hardy of the Carnegie Mellon University. The ACB’s . . . Airing the viewpoints, Clarifying the needs, and Brainstorming the solutions, are represented by three eight by eight foot murals—one for each ACB step. “The Singing Tree” is a sixteen foot mural painted by nearly all of Rappahannock's students last May, and is based upon the book of the same name by Kate Seredy. The goals of that mural project, said Ms. Marshall, were “to promote an understanding of that which unites the young people of Rappahannock; to increase young people’s feeling of bcloqging.and purpose; an hia-.„ torical story as the basis of an art.work . . . and to have Rappahannock teens take a leadership position in producing an original work of art that will hopefully inspire others," The idea for donating the paintings to UNICEF came from the kids too, and Ms. Marshall spent some time last summer trudging through the UNICEF organization before she identified the ideal place to display that Rappahannock student wisdom. The “Conflict Resolution" series and “The Singing Tree” were gratefully accepted by the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, and Laurie Marshall and son Daniel delivered them Nov. 10. “The ACB’s of Conflict Resolution* found a home in the boardroom of the organization’s New York headquarters, and “The Singing Tree” will grace the walls of another UNICEF or United Nations ..office. —«.•»!»■. - ■ ■» ■ ' “The ACB’s . . has been well received, and has drawn praise from U. S. Fund for UNICEF staff. As Sandee Borgman of the “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF” program wrote to RCHS Principal Joseph Perrine, “Everyone who sees these pieces is taken with their color, power and beauty. They remind us that our children are our future and that future is in good hands. . .We are eternally grateful to you, Laurie Marshall and the student/artists who created such a wonderful work of art. Having “The ACB’s of Conflict Resolution” in our daily view is a gift beyond words.” Will a few inches do? By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock New* Writer It has not been too long since Rappahannock County faced its last drought and that one, in 1999, proved long-lasting and rather costly to local farmers, gardeners, and orchardists. This week’s rains may have brought some relief, but the precipitation deficit, due to serious shortfalls since late summer, still exceeds three inches for the year, and favorable spring crop moisture levels are entirely dependent upon the next few month’s precipitation. Upper atmospheric steering cur rents have been prone to direct west to east movements during this period, robbing the East Coast of most of the moisture usually obtained from a southward “buckling” of the jet stream. The few storms resulting from that buckling this fall have been short-lived, and little measurable rainfall has resulted. The current pattern gives some hope to a stormier period, and some small likelihood of near normal precipitation, at least for a short period. Forecasters are less confident that this latest precipitation signals a persistent change in the dry pattern, but long-range forecasts nonetheless i : I Headwaters’ forum focuses on Effective Schools . ... K~l " Headwaters’ first forum in the “Excellence in Education” series will discuss Effective Schools in Rappahannock County. The forum will be held on Dec. 6 at the Rappahannock High School at 7 p.m. The public is invited. The forum will feature a presentation by Winchester City School Superintendent, Dennis Kellison, a renowned expert on , Effective Schools. Mr. Kellison has twelve years of experience as Superintendent' of Schools in Clarke County, Orange County and Winchester. His leadership has been instrumental for each of these school systems in pursuing the mission of “Learning for all, whatever it takes." Dennis Kellison’s presentation will be followed by a panel discus ■ion, moderated by Mary Anne Bigga. The panelists, Bose Ann Sharp, Raye Tupoer, Harriet Rosenblatt, and Melissa Delcour will provide their observations on , how the Effective Schools Program is working in Rappahannock County. The panel will then invite questions from the audience. Effective Schools is a disci* pline that encourages efficiency, more communication and better education for students. Join Headwaters and other community members for an interesting evening exploring ways to make the Rappahannock County Schools work better. Bring your questions and ideas. Child care will be provided by the Girl Scouts. Refreshments will be served. do not show any tendency for belownormal precipitation through the winter in the mid-Atlantic states and in the southern Appalachians. Just south of us, however, prospects are not good for normal amounts of rain and snowfall during December through February, and Rappahannock hopes must rely upon the stability of that forecasted line of demarcation. An oldfashioned Christmas in an oldfashioned village By Mary Ann Kimn KappahanautA Nvw» VVnWi Only in a tiny . village like Washington, Virginia, where the poj>ulation hovers under 200, could one find an old-fashioned Christmas celebration with memories of Christmas's past and traditions of Colonial cheer. Only in such a village could there he town criers riding ponies throughout streets once surveyed by George Washington in the 1700s, and Colonial dancers in ball gowns and frock coats swirling in the glow of candlelight to Barouue and Renaissance Chamber music in the historic Tbwn Hall, On the weekend beginning Friday, Dec. 7, this little town will open its annual Colonial Christmas Celebration with an 8 p.m, perfurmance of “The Shepherd's Play', a 14th century Christmas drama, at the Ki Theatre on Gay Street, fob lowed by two days of Christmas festivities. Colonial dancing and caroling throughout the village. “In view of what is happening in the world today, a celebration like this helps bring us all together and reminds us of how important it is to maintain continuity in our lives through our traditions.* said Mayor Stewart'Willis one afternoon recently after he visited shopkeepers and merchants to firm up activities each is planning for the celebration. Throughout the weekend of Dec, 7-9, residents and visitors can find special gifts and treats at shops and art galleries, along streets decorated with garlands and wreaths and candlelit lanterns. Costumed members of the 4-H Pony Club will be riding through town as town criers, announcing festivities throughout the weekend, ^according to Colonial Christmas organiser Claudia Mitchell. The Middle Street Gallery will have a Christmas Open House and sale of gifts created by members of this artists’ co-op. Many businesses are staying open late to accommodate Christmas shoppers, including The Odyssey Gallery on Main Street which is holding a wine and cheese reception on Friday evening for fiber artist derry Scalone. showing her art to wear, from 5-9 p.m. There s even an artist who will be painting hand carved Santas at Cordelia & Company on Main Street over the weekend. He is Tbm Mullany, a town resident, and his Sm COLONIAL, Paga A8 Hiking and camping Rappahannock New* Photo/Battara C. Way land Boy Scout Troop 1550 of Leesburg camped In the yard of Mrs. Jean B. - Moffett in the town of Washington for the weekend of Nov. 16-18. The < scouts climbed Old Rag Mountain on Saturday, enjoying beautiful weather and wonderful climbing conditions. Mrs. Moffett's son, Page Moffett, is the ScoutMaster. ■ r

Panther Pause — RCPS News in Brief By Jv\ M«su ’ivittiMn s Ww| v*iWW • Rappahannock C«mty Pttbhc Schools are pm#n% piamune a vwiirty m KoM«,v ♦xwte that you won't w«nt u> »Ua. Stay tuned ter more mtermatMMv or call Jan M»k#U tt S®T^259 ter details* • TV FTO will sponsor their annual FYunsettia Sale again this year If you are a member of a church* business* or other organisation that dee* orates with noinsettias* please consider ordering them firom the PTO* They come in three sites* single t$l©i* double t$!4» and triple t$17> - this is enormous; and four colors* red* white* pink or marble ipink and white mixedV The quality of the plants is always exquisite If you have questions or wish to order* please call PTO President Jimmy Swindler at 987-S25S* A generous portion of the proceeds this year will benefit the Seventh Grade Trip to Williamsburg in the spring* Ask a Seventh Grader that you know how you can help! • RCHS Sports and Club Pictures will be taken on Dec* 3* If you have questions about this or would like more information* please call Kelly Settle at 9&7-SS75* • The RCPS Holiday Band Concert will be held in the RCHS Auditorium on Dec* 13 at 7 p*m* This is sure to be just the perfect kick-off to your holiday season* The community* «» with all puhhv achvnl sKtoV itiea, v* invite to attend. * TV RCES FTO^t Reading Faveritea Night was a Huge aurveaa under tV direetmn «t RCES Parent Theresa Light, TV RAfowing atudent pat' tkipanta received rave revxcaa aa wcell aa vertifteatea fhr Veka at tV Sprite Beak Fair, Lauren Light, Jeaeph Svciwer, Nia Genther, Tiffany Whyland, Laly Nealun, Sarah Svcitaer, Wheatley, Ra«Vl TayW light, Meredith Reeve, Renert Falla, Careline Maaate, Megan Wheatley, A Samantha FalK Carohna Raava* and j Laura Whaatiay. I Ce^pratulatino# to J >v«nvtnft\ I * The DmmWr ttSji RCES PTO meeting ^ *1 will be held on Fridey Dec 14 »t T ^ The Middle School Ckros will per* fbrm end potent* end teeeher* ere encouraged to bring e pteto of Christme* cookies to there • We ere proud to ennounc* the nemes of ROMS Netionel Honor Society *tu* dento thet ere esristing other students experiencing difReul* ty in Algebra l, Algebra H end Geometry. The NHS student* ere Anne Miller Eleine Smithy Mindr Ceims, Jenny Sterr, Devid Messie, Lee Pyne, Gerner Smyths, Ahsse Berry Tbny Storks, Rachel Sharp, Down Andreoni, Mett Ralston, Elliott Nichols, Kori Alexander, Amber Allen, end NOTICE 2001 Rappahannock County Tfexes have bean 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. Closed December 6. Frances A, Foster treasurer 540*675*3334 OPEN APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS Any persons wishing to make application for the ere* ation 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 pm 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 Tbg-ons are available from 8:30-4:30 M-F. By Order Of: John W. McCarthy County Administer I □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappatuntiock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock...„.,21.w Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. n Name Address City_ State Zip Mall wbMriptkm an ptytbk in Ktanot. Make check or money order payable tot ttupahamaach Netsm, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 mm Thh form may oho be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS g , ’ ,'f: Wffc ,:vi ■$ gV'Sg ' iV «f *>W< i-i ;X?s w \*J5i ■V’.'111""" » ■'•hi — jg; i?v,,rii ^ % M ’Mb 7ir kappakannock Nnw(ISSN I? 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock Newt, a division of Arundel C -ommunieationi, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing oHiccs. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock Nom, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747, Anderson, Many thanks to all of you, * A new gyro floor has been inMallwl at RC8S making the spare «ww suitable for a variety of athletic events, Rhonda Jenkins Intramurals Program uses the spare regularly sifter school, as well as theRCHS Wrestling TVam, \\V are fortunate to be a We to share our facilities in this way. • The Volunteer Capital of VA campaign is officially under way. Last year when trying to think of a new and better way to reregniae our public school volunteers, it was suggested that we should make Rappahannock the Volunteer Capital of the World, We probably could have done that, but decided instead to shoot for Volunteer Capital of VA! The Board of Supervisors is supporting this effort and Delegate Louderback has expressed support as well. Our job is to collect as much data as we can to support the extreme generosity of our citisens who volunteer to support Rappahannock, Whether the effort is directed at athletics, schools, cancer drives, the arts, the environment, our history, churches, holiday events, it does not matter, If the effort improves the quality of life in Rappahannock, it qualifies, Please look for the cover letter and (five minute* questionnaire at various locations around Rappahannock or contact me at 98«-4259, We would Hko bo Haw all data wtUocted < along with noxxapapor art*etesV % Congratulations to RHonda Jonkina and Hot Intramurals Program at RORS Last TWsday, aho Hoatod «w»w thorn $$5 i atudonta for hor art or aohool program. This hroko Hor previous record Hv six atudontsl Sho is diving remarkahlo ror our siuA«d o\-t>r\v>oo is noticing the push Uv« results. % Congratulations to the staff of our now ROES Panther Pride Nows newspaper. The first edition is hot off tho presses and tho students are to ho commended tor their extraordinary works Staff members are: Editor in Chief, Jenkins Dove: News Editor, Alicia Bums; Writers, Kerri Moore and Elaine Sims; Sports Editor, Travis Jenkins; Sports Writers, Jack Coon, Alicia Bums, and Travis Jenkins; Photographers, Billy Kessell, Tim Robinson, Alex Ramey; Cartoonists, Hugo Ram ires, Gerry Corbin, Billy Moore, Jake Burrell, and . Devin Lindsey. Many thanks to Faculty Sponsor Lilo Wolfe for Her except ional leadership. • Stay tuned for more information about the Winter Session of Adult Education. Brochures will be out in the next week or two. So far we have commitments from Mary Arthur to teach a Cooking Class at RCHS. She will teach one session on Valentine Theats <lots of chocolate on the menui, and students will eat WCDS Happenings By CRnny Lbskr * International Day events wane held in the auditorium at WCDS on Friday Nov, 9, much to the delight of ail who partic* ipated. The event, whico had not. boon hold for many years, drew students from Urn entire school, as well as parents, grandparents, and friends of Wakefield Country Day School, • Twenty*three countries were represented, with sever* ai as last*minute additions, As the word of the event spread, Barents and students stepped forward with articles of cloth* ing, food, jewelry, and artwork flrom all over the world. Tables were set up to showcase each country, and students and par* ents in native dress highlight* ed several countries, The food was abundant and varied; much of it pre* pared by the students them* selves, Mrs, Meg Tiithill displayed dolls, artwork, and food from Japan, as did Hitomi Morinaga and Thkeshi Miyajima, both of whom are international students from a high school in Japan, Mrs. Robin Purnell brought in beautifrd articles of clothing from Central Asia, along with mementos from the family's years abroad. The Mehta families, of Luray and Front Royal, provided incredible Indian food, while the children cased at the ornate silver jewelry on display Miss Whitney Matthews brought in mementos from her travels to Germany, as well as an apple dessert that soon disappeared. The Turkish food, prepared by Okan Camci, a student from TVirkey living at Trinity Manor, flew off the table, as did much of the lavish spread created by the Korean students: Woong-Hee Park, Fred Lee, Stephen Hahm, Mu-Yoon So, and Alex Kwon, Mrs. Polly Seoville and her husband shared their treasures from Ethiopia and Morocco, with Mr. Seoville Jenkins Tree Service & Landscaping Fully Insured Bunded Trimming • Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulching • Pertllltlng • Root Feeding • Spraying Lot Clearing • Cleanup • Quality Work C,R, Jenkins ExC&V&ting PO Box 331 540 08? 0048 Srnryville. 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Box 179 Washington, Virginia 22747 • 540-675*3519 ATM - 211 Q-Mart • 12663 Lee Highway Washington, Virginia 22747 ' Thm e"* 1 to CM*«f tt&OOOot mom fw bow**** wifft » rrvnmum km to of 80% mt not n det** n*> ewc«*M0» <Af*! # rotf* W*ff Smtf Jeon* flat# 7>w cvmn > '»* ** of OrfntmMWOi « « ** *«*»•• trmtmum Af*«M% Nmw *» *^1 to wirf ** ftw*J orut* crwM <*• aJZfcrZt or take home the fruits of their tabors each week. Yum! Roger Segalta will return;, to teach Intro to the Internet 4 and Basics of Investing. Lisa * Amani will be teaching Yoga;, for all Levels. Kathy Whelan*; will offer her popular begin*,,* ning classes on Word , Processing and Excel ,* (Spreadsheets). And mapy,, more. Please watch for, brochures in the community or.',, call Jan Makela at 987-8259,.,, ’ • Being with friends and: , family during the holiday sea-,; son is so important. An elderly " friend • remarked recently*-, when asked how she spent,* Thanksgiving, that she had,, counted her many blessing^, , and when she had finished she,; did it over and over again. She ! had a great day. A good lesson,; for all of us. Have a gre^t, week. spending time explaining in; ‘ detail what the items were used for, as the small children* from the lower grades came by. Games were played, and the Prep School students were divided into six countries toplay for the silver cup trophy,* awarded to the winning team, of the World Cup Soccer. Game, played in the lower field. Taiwan won, and the cup, with the country’s name and the year's date, will he* displayed in the main lobby.''J Much of the success of th^ day should be attributed to the students and parents themselves, as they were enthusi-rt astic and supportive of thp, event. Plans are underway forj next year's celebration, with’’ hopes to include several more countries and more activities related to them. • Basketball season for the WCDS Boys teams started* last week, with the boys playS ing two games. Friday’s game was a scrimmage against" Royal Christian Academy,which was a good workout feu* both teams. On Saturday, thk boys traveled to Rappahannock High School for scrimmage games for boll? Varsity and JV. How, let t^ games begin! • Wakefield Country Day School students enjoyed an extra day off last week for the* Thanksgiving break. School was closed Wednesday, giving; the international students am extra day to travel home,: While many families traveled to other homes to enjoy hornet cooked meals, some Wakefield) families will be serving others this holiday. The Salvation Army, as well as many area churches,served food to the less fortun nate, and interested families' helped make this holiday medl* more meaningful for others. At this time of trouble and uncer»J tainty, it is always a blessing to know that the people in this community will open th^if arms and care for those wHtt are alone or in need. • WCDS sent 16 student^ this year to Richmond to attend and compete in the Virginia Junior Classical League competition. Next week's column wj]¥ highlight the students' achievements there. • With the coming of the Christmas holidays is also th$ anticipation of tnid-yea£ exams. Students will be gearing up in the next couple of weeks for the exams, which mark the halfway point of tlje oviivnn yt*ar. • Sarah's Supper, the tri ditional supper hosted by the school for all of the families a* WCDS, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6. After the event, the annual Christmas* Program will be held upstaifls in the auditorium, ' • * Sarah's Supper was start* ed many years ago by a pals ent, who wanted to provide a dinner for all of the families!* Wakefield. It was to be a night that everyone could com4 together and share in tfte warmth and spirit of the hdfti day season. ''-1 At that time, Wakefield had thirty families. It his grown dramatically, and list year, the dinner was host 'In mone than 250 people Orchestrated largely fej Donna Kevis, the event noh includes many parents ahd students as cooks and servets*. An evening of fUn, good food, and song helps to solidify th£ "“SW °I ®®m»«nity that W* at Wakefield hold dear to oiir hearts. s» This year’s Christmaf Program, led by Mrs. Evelyfc Oyster, will cap off thi evening. * » • Have a safe and hapjgy weekl

Democrats to reorganize All • Democrats in Rappahannock are invited to attend a combination Celebration Breakfast and Redrgani ration Meeting on Saturday morning, Dec. 1 beginning at 9 a m. The breakfast meeting will be at The Washington Tbwn Hall (the former Library) on Gay Strieet in Washington, Va. aiVd is sponsored by the outgoing, soon to be reorganized Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. ' In keeping with the goals of the Democratic Party of Virginia, all Democratic codnty committees are required to reorganize from bdttom to ' top every two years. During the first week of December in all odd years, a hew Democratic Committee is elected in Rappahannock by Democrats who are registered to vote here. That new Committee then elects its new officers. With this reorganization, the local Democratic Committee is reaching out to new and former members as well as those Democrats who may be curious or just want to spend a Saturday morning with other local Democrats, savoring the successes of the past election. All current members of the Committee are asked to rethink their roles and to bring a new friend and recruit to the breakfast meeting. There is no charge for breakfast or for participating in the Reorganization Caucus, though there are some simple rules governing the Caucus. The doors to the caucus open at 9 a.m. for check in (and breakfast) and are closed at 10 a.m. for the actual meeting and election. All who wish to partici* pate in the election of a new Democratic Committee must check in by 10 a.m. and sign a standardized Caucus Participation Form attesting 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. Those Democrats who are interested in being elected as members of the new Committee must file an application for membership and submit it by 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 either to the Credentials Officer present at the check-in table or to Meredith Gorfein, Chair of the out-going Committee. “Application for Membership in the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee* forms are available at the Registrar of Voters office on Gay Street, the Rappahannock County Library, or from one of the current officers listed below. They will also be available from 9 until 10 a.m. at the Washington Ibwn Hall on the day of the Caucus. It is not necessary to be present in order to be elected to the Committee, but it is necessary that the application for membership be submitted by the deadline. It is the promise of continued growth that comes from renewal which makes this biennial reorganization of local committees so essential to The Democratic Party of Virginia. The local committee is the backbone of the Democratic Party, and Rappahannock’s backbone has been strengthening over the last several years. Rethinking, reenergizing, regrouping and recruiting will yield many more sweet successes in the next two years. All are welcome to this party! For more information call Meredith Gorfein 675-3515, gorfein@infi.net, Lillian Aylor 987-8064, Floyd Stilley, 6751930 or Andy Platt, 937-4527. P. Komar elected VP of RLEP Paul Komar of Amissville whs elected vice president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection at the November board meeting of HLEP. Mr. Komar joins the executive committee of RLEP along with other officers who were elected immediately following the organization’s annual membership meeting in October: Bob Lander, presi dent; Emery Lazar, secretary, and Bruce Sloane, treasurer. Mr. Lander succeeded Jim Gannon as head of the 31-yearold organization dedicated to preserving Rappahannock County’s scenic beauty, natural resources and rural environment. Mr. Gannon remains on the board and on the executive committee as past president At the November board County Sheriff’s has new number ■' The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s office has a new tele-, phone number. Persons wishing to reach the dispatcher or other Sheriff's Office personnel now call (540) 675-5300. • The main number change is part of an upgrade of the equipment serving the office. Fraud suspected On Nov. 13, a county woman received a call at her home from a man who claimed to be a representative of the Virginia State Police. „ , The man said he was working on the "Bears for Hurt and Injured Children fqnd,” and asked for the woman's credit card number \n.order top make a donation. When another family member pressed him for details, the caller hung up. ‘ ' “If anyone else gets a call Kke that, please notify my office,* said Sheriff Larry Sherertr DWI arrest ' As the result of a call by an alert citizen, a Sperryvitle fhan was stopped and charged Hearthstone plans Bazaar ; Hearthstone School’s annual* Holiday Bazaar will be held pH Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Featured items for sale will include handmade centerpieces by Carolyn Beam: prayerinspired jewelry by April lyiartin; fresh wreaths and grpenerv (ready-made or custom); Danny Finney’s handmade paper-mache painted rattles; felted wool hats handmade qy Mariie Gibson; a children’s table where kids can make gifts for others; handmade omairpents; imported children’s toys from Another Dimension; toys Sd books from the Hearthsong laloeue; Hearthstone School calendars; Hearthstone-stujlent-made crafts including beeswax candles, cards, soap, and other items; baked goods, food and drinks. There will also be a gift ^wrapping table with hand-decojated wrapping papers. Any vendors interested in setting up |ahleB at the Bazaar should contact Jane at Hearthstone School at 987-9212. with driving under the influence of alcohol at around 11:46 p.m. on Nov. 23. Lawrence R. Jennings, 60, was observed slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle while parked in the lot of a local business. A witness called the Sheriff's Office, but Jennings left the area before they arrived. However, Jennings was soon located crossing U. S. 211 by Dep. Mark Currence, who stopped him and consequently charged him with DWI. Friday. Nok 30 Tfrust Mt Satarday. Doc. 1 BBC Band Now open Friday A Satarday 5:30 to dost Family Dining & Flna Mask * 540-987-3162 www blocmooncafu com meeting, Mr. Lander named Bruce Jones, who was elected to the board at the annual meeting, to head RLEPs membership committee. RLEP welcomes anyone who supports its mission to join. As there are no set annual dues, any financial contribution sent to RLEP, P.O. Box 94, Washington, Va., 22747 will serve to make the donor a member. RLEPs monthly board meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Rappahannock County Library. The meetings are open to the public. RLEP encourages any local resident or property owner who has a question or concern about land use, the environment, zoning, development or other public policy issues to come to its monthly meetings to raise such concerns. For further information, contact Bob Lander at 9878504. Award winning Little Folks’ Songs now available Lorraine Duisit and Tbm Espinola announce the release of Little Folks’ Songs for Little Country People, a CD of original songs for children, on their own Creative Life Records label. Parent’s Choice Foundation has awarded the recording a prestigious silver medal for fall 2001 releases and describes it as “an unusually inviting collection of 24 tuneful, light hearted folk sing-along and play along songB.” The Parent’s Choice Awards Seal is awarded to products that meet or exceed standards set by educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents, and yes, kids themselves. The Foundation’s purpose is to search out and recommend products that help kids grow imaginatively, physically, morally, and mentally and that are fun, safe, and socially sound. Little Folks’ Songs was also awarded honors from Parents’ Guide to Children’s Media, judged by teachers, librarians, university specialists, staff writers from major newspapers, and children. (Reviews are available at www.su.edu/parentsguide). The songs won approval during a recent presentation at Wakefield Country Day School. Fourth graders begged repeat performances so they could sing along with the barking chorus on Kitty on the Roof, while kindergartners eryoyed hearing about roasting techniques on Marshmallow, and about the flying geese who keep forming the wrong letter in Let’s All Make a “V". Multi-instrumentalists Tbm Espinola and Lorraine Duisit are joined by former Trapezoid bandmates Freyda Epstein (vocals, violin), and Ralph Gordon (bass), so the recording delivers a folk acoustic feel reminiscent of Lorraine’s eight years with the band while exploring the themes of childhood in the country. Howard Levy contributes stellar harmonica to verses about boyhood favorites (tractors, school buses, fire trucks, etc.), and the Espinola children, Evan and Nicole sing choruses about summer hikes, learning to pump on a swing, and “country” reasons for honking your horn (all of them friendly)! Also friendly are songs about trick or treating and pumpkin carving. “Waiting for the Wind is a lovely ode to the way plants propagate by sending seeds sailing on the breeze; there are seed pod “Fairy Ghosts”, a lonely witch who finds a furry friend, and the vocally inventive Frogpond is just about worth the price of the album itself!” (Parents’ Choice) Little Folks’ Songs for Little Country People is available locally at Royal Oak Bookstore, Old Sperryville Bookshop, Rae’s Deli, Faith Mountain, Cordelia and Company, Mountainside Market, G. Whillikers and from the artists (lduisit@earthlink.net), Amazon.com and CD Baby. Holiday Open House slated at Gray Ghost Winery — Dec. 1 8c 2 Join Gray Ghost Winery for its annual Holiday Open House Dec. 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy seasonal hors d’oeuvres paired with your favorite Gray Ghost wines in a festive setting complete with the famous Gray Ghost Cork Christmas Tree! Collect the seventh in a series of commemorative wine glasses! Saturday, special guest Jeanne Drevas 70 Potter's Ridge Lane, Spenyvtlle, VA 22740 540*987*3113 December 1 fir 2 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days Come see my new work made from gleanings of field and forest and the first of my new line of high-fired glazes for more durability around the kitchen. I have my old favorites including the cats. Directions (torn Sperryvllle: Qo south 1/2 mile on S22 towards Culpeper. Turn right on 231 towards Madison. Qo 4 miles Mid turn right on 661. Oo 1 mMe to Fetters 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. Thlstletree rorge In Culpeper and Long View Qallery in Sperryvllle. # Whether you 'it decorating for the hoGdays or Cooling for that specialgift... ^ it Southern Grace - ? witt inspirt you with, a wonderfulselection for your Christmas List: Arbors - Txvig - Cypress furniture ~ ‘Birdhouses ~ Statuary ~ ‘Rpcktrs Qift & Accessories - Clocks ~ Lamps ~ f (oral Arrangements Stain Glass Houses ~ Holiday:Decorations ? ■■f ■ ';; ffomeA frastrjir ) . Christmas Tru , 51jt mKy, fg tfemjsubLSMim Mon. - Sat. 10-5 Tuts, dosed Sun. 12 ■ 5 t$. ill Mat of Sptrn/vtfk < f tfmm *40-997-90* Faye Weems, author of the Virginia Wineries: Your Complete Tour Guide coffee table book, will be signing books. Admission is $15 for adults, $7 for under 21 and designated drivers. Gray Ghost is located west of Warrenton at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville. For more information contact the winery at 937-4869. A Basket of Virginia® & A Basket of Virginia’s Finest® from Sunset Hills Farm in beautiful Rappahannock County ontkf tt(f firtfitf in nstitt Yf f • Christmas Specials • Amber Brand Genuine Smithiield Ham$78.00 Fully cooked, booe-in, glazed. Individually boxed for Christmas and ready to serve. Red Eye Country Hamlette$29.95 • 3 lbs. average. Fully cooked boneless country ham vacuumed sealed in a traditional cloth sack that makes a great gift Ready to serve. Viiginia Coffee Basket$ 19.95 Mother of Pearl coffee mug with the Virginia flower (white dogwood) & Virginia bird (cardinal) hand painted on the mug. Two(2 oz.) packets of Rowena's Gourmet Colombian Coffee-Two Willamsburg Chocolatier Coffee Spoons. Wt also still offer our traditional Style Baskets: The Shenandoah Basket $59.95 • The Skyline Basket $99.95 The Cardinal Basket $79.95 Over 40 Sunset Hills Farm products to choose from to create your own basket Ordering information: Older may be phoned in at 1-800-990-2580 or faxed to (540) 987-9742 Local Information: 540-987-8804 Long View Gallery’s Jewelry Sale 25% Off . Handmade Designer Jewelry J i December 1* December 31 42 Main Street Sperryville, VA 540.987.3121 longviewgallery.com

Christopher Johns exhibits Noted National Geographic photographer and Rappahannock County resident Chris Johns exhibits his work in Sperryville’s Long View Gallery, now through Dec. 31. Johns’ career as a photographer spans more than two decades, working exclusively for the Geographic for the past ten years. With four of National Geographic’s top one hundred images to his credit, his is a show not to be missed. Johns’ images capture the natural beauty of Africa. His photographs focus on the complex interrelationships that exist between the people, wildlife and the lands they inhabit. His work embodies a tension between fine art and photojoumalistic representation. More than a collection of beautiful images, his work is a sometimes joyful, occasionally disturbing, depiction of the fundamental challenges presented by life. Johns’ photographs engage the viewer in a dialogue, demanding attention. His giraffe clearly has something to say-it is left to Review . *5 ' the viewer determine what that might be. Complexity pervades all of Johns’ images; close examination rewards the viewer. In one image a strong horizontal migration of cape buffalo draws the eye, light streams through their dust cloud, and as one looks, white birds appear, small and white flying counter to the animals above the fray. In another photograph the soft eyes of a cheetah look up with an almost loving quality, her face smudged with blood. The layered content of the work draws the viewer back to consider the implications of what might at first seem to be a simply beautiful photograph. Johns’ photography challenges the viewer to reassess notions of strength and beauty, revealing vulnerability common to all living things in the unforgiving landscape of Africa. His mastery of craft is evident in each of his images. The photograph of a lion, forlorn and walking into the wind, is a haunting portrait with a background that seems almost painted. In another image a hawk-eagle floats, startled and piercing, wings in motion, the viewer is privy to the fruit of a life spent in patient waiting. Johns is a purist in his photography, never manipulating his images, preferring instead to wait for the opportunity to capture his subjects as they are. The result is an honest, if sometimes brutal, depiction of our world. Johns’ images of the people of Africa depict the rich human experience the continent can afford. In a distinctive style he captures human moments against the epic backdrop of Africa. Chris Johns’ work is a pleasure and a challenge. In a masterful style his images capture the elemental aspects of life. The collection speaks to inevitable issues, land management, the integration of people with the natural world-life and death. you have Ydu finally have the power to decide who supplies your electricity and natural gas. And Virginia Energy Choice has all the informotion you need to make an educated choice. To get your free Consumer Guide, coll our 'M .n-’-f toll-free number or visit our website below. ;I 1 • • '; "-'V- • i + 1-677-YES-2004 | yesvachoictt.com ■ v sot YOUR FREE CONSUMER OUIOE 'Mi . Q3 CHORUS COMING: The Yale Russian Chorus will perform at The Theatre in Washington on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. as part of the Colonial Christmas celebration in the town of Washington. Yale Russian Chorus coming The Yale Russian Chorus, an all-male a capella choral ensemble, will give a concert at the Theatre at Washington, Va., on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.ra. The Chorus specializes in sacred and secular Slavic music. Founded in 1953, the Chorus is made up of Yale University students and community residents from a variety of academic and professional disciplines. The repertoire of the Yale Russian Chorus spans music from the twelfth to the twenty-first centuries and includes ancient chants, patriotic and soldiers’ songs. In 1999, the Chorus performed at the Alexander Pushkin Gala at Carnegie Hall, the group’s second visit to Carnegie Hall in two years. Other major performances in recent seasons have included appearances at the White House, at the internationally acclaimed St. Petersburg Festival at New York’s Winter Garden, and the first anniversary celebration of the Russian Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. Over the decades, the Yale Russian Chorus has made several tours to Russia and Ukraine as well as touring throughout the United States. They have twice appeared at the Theatre at Washington. Va.. including a sell-out crowd on New Year's Day several years ago. The Yale Russian Chorus has recorded a number of CDs. Chants and Carols was released internationally to critical acclaim, and in 1986 was placed on The New Yojk Times’ “Critic s Choice* list m 1996. Mark Bailey, who holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Yale's School of Music, is conductor and artistic director of thje Yale Russian Chorus. He is a noted expert in Slavic sacrecl music, a topic on which he publishes and lectures. In January 2002, Mr. Bailey will participate in the Rachmaninoff Symposium aS part of the Great Performers series at Lincoln Center. 1 Tickets for the concert on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. a*t the Theatre at Washington, Virginia, are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone 540-675-1258 or e-mail TheatreVA@aol.com. In Brief Calling all Democrats All Rappahannock County Democrats are encouraged to participate in the biennial Reorganization of the local Democratic committee. This year the Reorganization will be combined with a Celebration Breakfast and will take place on Saturday morning, Dec: 1 at the Washington Town Hall at the corner of Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for breakfast, check-in and the certification process and close promptly at 10 a.m. for the start of the Reorganization Caucus. There is no charge for attending the Caucus or breakfast. For more information about the reorganization, membership on the committee or any other matter relating to local Democratic activities, please contact Meredith Gorfein, Chair, 675-3515 or gorfein@infi.net or any one of the current officers: Lillian Aylor, 987-8064; Floyd Stillei 675-1930; Andy Platt, 937i4527. ; Hospice offers ! support groups j Hospice of the Rapidan offers free bereavement support groups to anyone who hajs suffered the loss of a loved one, with or without pricf Hospice affiliation. A workshop entitled “Facing the Holidays Following a Loss” ijs now forming, designed to help cope with the stressful and emotional situations that can arise during the holidays. J The workshop is scheduled for Monday evening, Dec. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hospice of the Rapidah Community Room. Pre-registration is greatly appreciated!, Call Craig Wil Liz Danielsen, Chaplain, at Hospice of the Rapidan for more information or to register for the group, 825-4840. i Bereavement Coordinator (jr 2j Looking For A Uniaue Gift? * Would you like to meet an Alpaca? jl ^ i I ',,P-ica 'c .;„: fe OoJfcgUquSlo,a» i • ’ Ga,n«sw//e, ^P’m items tor sale will 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 y handcrafted items! 9, ; ? Alpaca flbar la 10 timas warmar than sheep's wool. • Many people who cannot wear i •heap's wool have no problem wearing alpaca. ^ • Alpaca fleece Is comparable »■ to cashmere In fineness & *./£ witness. . , • Everyone should own a soft, warm alpaca garment! Barn tours during the day. Come meet tome of our 100 plue Alpecee. For DIRECTIONS please check our web site at ■A it. ^WU.WUIII, Ul UCtll / Barbara at (703) 754-4019

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Mashal Away 4 pm t MdcWa School Monday, Jam 21 North Folk Homa 4 pm Mick*© School Girls climb Old Rag By Rose Ann Sharp Special to the " - Rappahannock New* " The new RCHS Varsity Volleyball Coach, Suzanne Zylonis, wrapped-up the first week of winter sports tryhuts and practice with an adventure that would prove to be both fun and challenging for her squad: an eight mile hike up Old Rag Mountain. , She asked her squad of thirteen girls to meet at the school with water bottles and lunches and lots of energy at & a.m. Saturday morning, Nov. 17 for this ‘‘team-building* activity. Coach Zylonis, who coached the JV squad last year, moved up to Varsity this year and plans to focus on the mental aspect of team building as well as the physical conditioning and tech' niques of the game of volley' “The girls are all pretty sore from the first week of try-outs, so I thought this hike would give them a good chance to stretch out and to have fun at the same time.'*' Eleven of the thirteen girls who made the varsity squad were able to partici' pate in Saturdays hike. The weather was spectacular. For some of the girls, including the foreign exchange student from Japan, this was the first time they had climbed Old Rag. They all agreed that the rock scrambling near the top was their favorite part. CD available “Tidal Wav© of Song,* the children’s music CD written by j Rappahannock County ^ elementary school kids with songwriter Paul Reisler and recorded by over 30 of the County’s professional musicians, has been selling well at area retailers, according to Kid Pan Alley Project * Coordinator Amy Silver The CD is also on sale at record stores in Northern Virginia, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg and . Richmond. Plow & ,, Hearth is carrying t. “Tidal Wave* at its retail stores in the * Charlottesville area, and sales have been reported as well by web ! sites such as Amason *“and CDBaby. Kid Pan Alley is > offering a 20 percent discount off the regular retail price of $15 to people who wish to purchase the CD in quantiJ. ties of 10 or more for the holidays. CDs in bulk ; .quantities at the dis* counted price of $12 ; „each are available at Rappahannock Elementary School, at * Talk of the Ibwn in \ Washington, Central 'Coffee Roasters in Sperryville, and Hearthstone School ’ west of Sperryville. 4 Call 987-3322 or K visit www.kidpan* * wlley.org for more inforT "mation. * \ r Have something v- to say about public issues? i Write a letter to ttye editor! i Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • O'er 31 Years Experience • No Recowry - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Oftke) ass Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION .\ffor(lttMt\ Quality I vgal Sinms Sunt /M/ S Kelly** Ford Equestrian <-**<' V\ Tradeshow December 1st and 2nd Saturday 10*6pm Sunday 10-4pm Qftfll to jhfi Public t ^ $10.00 adults $5.00 Children 12 (5? Under Come see a Variety of Equine Speakers and Demonstrations. 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Rappahannock iictos Established 1877 An independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER OTHT1 V> ffijfWIWi CKlCImVf twwi gjg Wjfgg ggwjgpw i^eWOwfW John T. Toler txvcunvf VICE f IBIIUVUI TO Subscribe Phone (540) 6754335 BY MAR.: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies Recent 2 months, SO cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 6754335 Pax: (540) 6754055 e-mell. RsppmetOlleesphtertiCOffl Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau ot Circulations timeacommunlty.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2001 Our View Giving Be generous as you consider the approaching holiday season s the holidays approach, most of us are busy planning parties, dinners, visits with family X JLand friends, and just becoming swept up in gen eral with the spirit of the season. As you make your list this year we have three suggestions to add. First, consider a gift to the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services. They will be accepting donations of food and money to assist families in need during the holiday season. All donations are used to aid the families and elderly that live in Rappahannock. A portion of the donations will be shared with foster children throughout the county. Quite often people donate to what they consider charitable organizations without a clue as to where their money is going and what portion is actually going to the needy verses the administrative cost. Giving locally you can rest assured that you have given direct assistance to help brighten the life of a child or elderly person right here in Rappahannock. Next, consider the Shop with a Deputy program. This program now in its sixth year provides for some of the most needy children in our community. The Sheriff's Office and other county representatives select children whose families have little or no funds for the holiday season. Captain Jeff Brown of the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office and School Resource Officer is in charge of the program and is always available to answer questions concerning this project. Last, don’t forget your local volunteer fire and rescue department. The volunteers work hard all year to provide emergency services to our communities. On top of the training and drills necessary to maintain their skills, and responding to the actual emergency calls, most volunteers spend extra time helping their department raise the money to keep it operating. We are sure these three organizations as well as other organizations that serve various segments of our community would appreciate a holiday donation. Rappahannock Today I ... . ■ Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day In the spirit of the season, the 4-H Electricity Club delivered gifts to Judy Atkins at the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services. Pictured from left to right, first row: Ashley Riggleson, Cariy Day, Jeremy Riggleson, Robbie Hamill-Huff, Kara Corbin, and Kimberly Sealock. Second row: Tommy Pendleton, Ben Pendleton, and Jesse Palmer. Not pictured: Elizabeth Welch and Michael Besecker, Volunteer Leader. Letters Trinity adds to community atmosphere Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington has thankfully received the gift of a Flemish Master Carillon. It has been manufactured and installed by the van Bergen Company of Charleston, S.C., in business since 1795; This electronic model has stored in its memory the digitalized sound of 61 specific bells, with a five octave range. Over 250 hymns, songs, and chime sequences can be played on demand, or set to play automatically. Woodville - grateful for safer community On behalf of the members of the Woodville Baptist Church, pedestrians, and families with children in Woodville, I would like to express heartfelt thanks to our local officials for helping to make the town a safer place. Our thanks too for those traveling through our town who obey the posted speed limit and keep a cautious eye out for people along our roads. The main thoroughfare of the small town became increasingly dangerous for residents and visitors over the centuries since the town was established. A stroll or bicycle ride to one of our retail stores, a neighbor down the street, a worship service, or to catch sunset has been hazardous, and often even out of the - See WOODVILLE, Page A7 The carillon can also be played manually from a keyboard inside the church. It is currently set to chime the hours during the day, and to play selected hymns at noon and at 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday. It is hoped ' v that all will enjoy this wonderful and exciting addition to our community atmosphere. The Revs; Jennings Hobson THnity Episcopal Church! Government body questioned What kind of government do we have in Rappahannock County? If I properly heard a member of the Board of Supervisors at the Nov. 14 hearing on the proposed lighting ordinance, it doesn’t matter what Planning Commission proposes or the people of Rappahannock County think, that member of the BOS already has the votes to pass the ordinance “my way.” So why do we have public hearings? I think we are clos- ' ing in on fascism. Please note that others at' the Nov. 14 hearing heard the same thing; I am not making this up. Robert T. Dennis Flint Hill' See More Letters, Page A7 ' Down Memory Lane Prom Back Issues op tnc Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Nov. 23, 1961 In * front page photo, a backhoe begins diging the footing for the warming hut and lodge at the Skyline Ski area. Posts have been set for the rope tow. After the apple harvest is completed in Rappahannock, the picking, packing, storing ana selling done, one step more remains to be taken. It's apple butter boiling time. Children gather firewood, the copper kettle is brought out and is shined and placed over the open fire. Oft to the orchards for "drops" left in the grass beneath the trees. Women wash and peel apples by the bushel. It takes about 12*14 bushels of apples and lift pounds of sugar to make the kettle foil. Sometimes pennies are scrubbed and put in the bottom of the kettle to help prevent burning. After hours of cooking, the sugar and spices are added. It is put in jars and stored for private use or some communities make and sell apple butter with proceeds going to the church or fire company. IViplett Milling Company in Culpeper had a wonderfol recipe for Refrigerator Rolls for the holidays. If anyone is interested stop by the Raopahannock News and we would he glad to make you a copy. 20 YEARS AGO Nov. 26, 1981 In a lead photo Mary Jamieson, Virginia s Library Trustee of the year, shows off the * pewter Jefferson cup she was awarded in recognition of her 11 years of service as a trustee for the Rappahannock County Library. Honoring her at an informal luncheon on Monday were Gen. Hugh Exton, Dolly Biddle, George Muth, Col. Maury Biddle, Librarian Penny Keesey and Grace Sims. The first deer of the 1981 season brought by the Rappahannock News office on Monday's opening day was a ten pointer shot in Gid Brown Hollow by Robert Baldwin. His hunting partner, Jack Baldwin estimated that the big buck tipped the scales at about 200 pounds before the carcass was dressed. Musical numbers took top honors at the variety show held last weekend at the Rappahannock Elementary School. First place went to Tkra Fisher and Denise Edison for their rendition of "Tbmorrow". Demian Wright and Richard IVibino won second place, singing their version of Urgent". Money raised by the variety show will go toward financing the seventh grade trip to Williamsburg. 10 YEARS AGO Nov. 28,1991 A brief ceremony and a ground breaking will mark the official start of construction to four lane a two-mile section of US 211 west from near Washington to the Covington River at Gid Brown Hollow. The ground breaking will be held in front of Rappahannock County High School. Strother Thomas Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Strother Brown of Sperryville, left. Sept. 10 for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. A 1991 graduate of Rappahannock High, he has finished basic training and flown to Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, where he is stationed. The Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society was presented with the President's Cup award last week for increasing the total amount of funds raised by 15 percent during the last year, according to Carol Miller. 'ELIS'S*1 Participants in the Old Hollow Turkey Walk V two weeks ago raised $1,470 for the American*’ Heart Association's programs in *! Rappahannock and across Virginia. There >! were 17 walkers, down from the 25-40 that normally show up, said organizers. \ T;V ■-1, ...A, compiled ai; BARBARA C. WAYLANTfr; Photo from On The Morning StJ. OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Old time drug stores were more famous for their sodas and ice rmaei sundaes than for prescriptions. Willy Jarrell's drug store in Sperryville offered treats from tX fountain and the ingredients for home medicinal remedies from the stocks on the shoiuo? Pictured here with the proprietor (left) are Charles Estes (center) and Bob ef!

WOODVILLE From Page A1 question for seniors and children. Thanks to the cooperative efforts of our citizens and the commitment of our local officials, significant measures have been taken in recent years to reduce this risk. ■ Since 1998 these measures have included adding special signs, enacting a reduced speed limit, and affording an increased presence of law enforcement personnel. On Wednesday, Nov. 14 the good people of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) gave ujs another very significant safety benefit by placing a pedestrian walkway along our main road. ! Although some shoulder vijork remains to complete the project, this effort has already clearly made our streets much safer for everyone. Thank you Supervisor Anderson for your continued support of our community. Thank you Sheriff Sherertz and office for your continued vigilance on our behalf. Thank you to all those who travel through our town who respect our need for a safe environment. And special thanks at this time to VDOT Resident Engineer Robert Moore and the local VDOT team for all you do and have done to greatly jmprove t^e safety of the residents and visitors to our town. You are helping to preserve the lives and liberty of a community. We remain very grateful to you all. Jeff Light Woodville Trash on the roads of Rappahannock Rappahannock County has many tourist attractions aSid tourism brings lots of money to the county. Trash on the side of the road detracts from the farm image tourists \*ant to see. ! Trash on the road seems to bje almost as bad looking as a cell tower poorly concealed in ai silo. All roads in Rappahannock County should bje “adopted”. Adopting a highway means agreeing to clean two miles of road at least four times a year. , The Adopt A Highway program offers a chance for all tne roads in Rappahannock Qounty to be cleaned up. It also provides small businesses good publicity because VDOT puts out a sign that tells who has adopted that road. There is no reason why all the roads in the county aren’t adopted. There are over 6,000 peo pie living in this county and there are only 275 miles of road. My dad just adopted a two-mile length of road and now I am part of the cleanup crew. The minimum length one may adopt is two miles, a good walk, but not too much work. Cleanups don’t need to be done alone either, helpers can be recruited and it can be fun. Property values will rise if there is not trash on the road. VDOT provides blaze orange vests and “Cleanup Crew Working” signs. To make it easier VDOT provides bags and they will pick up the bags as well. If you are interested in adopting a stretch of road call Kevin S. Williams at 347-6441. Adam Rhein 12 years old Washington Trash Free Rappahannock still needs help Did you notice lots of orange bags along the roadsides this past month? You should khotv that this was the Rappahannock community at work. TFR! Trash Free Rappahannock has just completed its fourth year. This has become a real combined effort of individuals and groups that help keep the county beautiful and costs the public nothing additional. . Commonwealth Attorney Peter Luke provides the involuntary youthful labor from the courts; the judges like the program because it is real work; Penny Jenkins at VDOT has been very cooperative, supplying, signs, bags and pick-up Services; the Lions Club has provided the lion’s share of the volunteers to supervise the ^youthful offenders” over the course of the five weekends TFR was on the roads. Thank You. Buck Payne, Mary Walsh, Jeff Light and Chris Bird have heen stalwart supporters and organizers. In the past, Jon Heddleston has generously lent us his church bus. And thanks to the many residents of the county who routinely police their roads on their own initiative. And finally, to the vast majority of the kids assigned this fresh air penitential duty, jobs well done. Needs for the future: We must get the schools more involved. We need more volunteers to help transport and supervise one Saturday in the fall and spring - please call Mary Walsh to get involved, 987-9154. We need the Sheriffs Office to start issuing tickets to people who haul uncovered trash. It is very disheartening to see roads littered just a week after they have been cleaned. Make some examples. Put a bite into trash. John Kiser Bill Kushman for Trash Free Rappahannock ’WdKASS TASTES A LITTLE. FUNNY.* *$o vce> Tte. ww&r!1 21 * * I » ml "V> >. v ■ nfc twaotf ims a little. rowf. SO POES Tttfc VEMlSOK AMP - m VyMEJL? BBT FUHNY/J Put the stars in our children’s eyes On Dec. 3, the county’s Board of Supervisors will discuss the new lighting ordinance. When I look up at night here in Rappahannock County, I see the star-studded sky and the Milky Way. I see flashing meteors, and sometimes the northern lights. I see the canopy of the cosmos that has inspired human souls through the ages. I see that half of our world is above the horizon. I see eternity. But when I lower my gaze towards north, east and south, I see beyond county limits. I see glowing domes of light signaling Front Royal, Warrenton and Culpeper, some 15-20 miles away. There are no stars there, just glowing haze. All I see through my mind’s eye are national chains of stores, car dealerships and gas stations ratcheting up the light level across the landscape to very high levels (10,000 times as much illumination as provided by a full moon!) to attract customers. Seeing the night sky aglow from man-made light is like a billboard that reads: Bull Run trophy revisited With regard to the comments in the Nov. 14 week’s paper regarding the Bull Run Trophy: I wonder whether we’re comparing apples and oranges here. I don’t know the size of the other six schools we’re being compared with but comparisons like these are usually meaningless. Why, for instance, are schools given a zero if they don’t even field a team in a particular sport? It seems they could give each school a score based on the number of teams they field and the records of those teams. I doubt these comparisons include the number of children taking part in the afterschool intramural program. Children who otherwise might not be participating in any sport. I doubt they include the hundred plus children who participate in the recreational soccer league each season or our little league and girls softball or the new rec basketball program. We probably won’t get any points or trophies for those programs though they are all shoestring operations run by parents and other volunteers. I’d like to see more support for these established programs that have a base and history in the community. I’m afraid if we start adding expensive new sports programs willy-nilly, it will be at the expense of what we already have. Do we have to have every sport that bigger and better financed school districts have? Do we have the student base to be competitive in a multitude of sports? Right now we Issues remain a concern I usually don’t write letters to the editor, but this week I feel that I have to respond to a couple letters from Nov. 14. First of all, to Mr. Miller’s letter regarding the lighting ordinance. Most people are not misinformed about what the ordinance means. What was before the Planning Commission was for commercial, as well as residential. There is a statement in the proposal that says, “The maximum height for residential lighting shall be 20 feet, height is measured from the ground surface to the bottom of the lighting fixture." Nowhere in this proposal does it say that single-family homes or agricultural facilities are exempt. It does state however, that a convenience store or gasoline station must turn off all outdoor lighting fixtures, or be reduced to the minimum level. I don’t know about you but I like the fact that the lights are on at Hackley’s and Mayhugh’s and I’m sure the employees that have to come in before dawn do as well. I wouldn’t want to walk in to find someone in the store robbing it, because it was so dark no one could see them break in. The other item in his letter about a Sheetz, Wal Mart, or Mini-Storage installing lighting that doesn’t give excess spill over is a little confusing. Since when are we getting any of these facilities? I don’t think any supervisor or Rappahannock County citizen will allow any of these commercial business’ in our county in the next 25-50 years. This proposal by RLEP and whoever else needs a little work and some specific exemptions. I for one like my spot light and if I want to see the stars, I just walk outside and look up. The organizations that propose these ordinances or improvements to our community, need to find something better to do with their time. What ever happened to the Amissville Community Park that was going to be built on the old dump site, or the Welcome to Amissville Signs. Get busy doing something that will help our youth and our community, quit worrying about the small stuff. My other concern is about the cell towers. Like Dr. Krebser stated, the Board missed the boat! There is no reason that all of the cell towers shouldn’t be placed at the local fire [w ABSOLUTE AUCTION j Sat., December 1, 2001 10:00am Rain or Shine AMERICAN LEGION HALL, POST #330 ON RT. 229, APP. 2 MILES NORTH OF CULPEPER, VIRGINIA All household merchandise will be sold inside hall with plenty of seats & heat. Don’t miss this Auction! Too much merchandise to list: We have not seen a lot of it. i y4/ i-armaH UuD iractor w/Uuttrvators John Deere Hay Rake, 3 Pt. 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Chinese Vases Large Lot What-Nots & Cures (2) Unusual Brass Pitchers • IAJI M1M-. 11 bM3 [NUI LIMtU • • POSITIVELY NO BUYER’S FEE ADDED • • FOOD SERVED • Terms: Cash Owner: Shenm Creasey Auctioneer: COL Tom Reese ( <)!.. IOVI \\, Kl I SI < i Kiimo \t (tm\u tt mumu /.V« V. M MS St ( I I I'l /*/ K I t *»•*«/ Mil s:s 2SIMI “We the wasteful.” It advertises the community’s ability to throw away electricity. I shiver at the thought that a similar fate looms over the small towns and roads of Rappahannock County. The night sky is a sight now lost for city dwellers, and the countryside is increasingly threatened. The night sky is an important part of our natural heritage, but now even the stars are an endangered species. The messages of the light ordinance are simple, powerful, and allow everybody to win: light the subject, hide the source; light the ground, not the skv. The loss of the stars from the nighttime sky is a tragedy. We are fortunate that our county is aware of it, and that it has the foresight to take measures now before it is too late. This is why I support the new lighting ordinance. Shine the lights down and put the stars in our children’s eyes. Francis-Marie Patorni Castleton have well-established programs in baseball/softball and soccer that our children begin playing when they’re six years old. The rec basketball program seems to be starting the same type of early involvement. In the soccer program there is a whole generation of players who have been playing soccer since they were five or six. The two U-10 boys teams this past season were exciting to watch and it was even more exciting to think of the level they’ll be playing at when they reach high school. The girls soccer teams at both U-10 and U-12 are showing a lot of talent. The girls at that level are getting excited about their potential and are willing to work at it. The U-12 Culpeper Comets travel team has fourteen players, eight of whom are from Rappahannock and six of those eight attend Rappahannock elementary. The girls and boys varsity soccer teams have been fun and exciting to watch the past few years and have enjoyed great support from the fans. With the limited gym and field space that we have. I’d like to see more support for our existing programs and the volunteers who work in them. Maybe we can win some championships in those sports and create our own trophy for having more students involved in some level of play than any other school. Mark Wallace Flint Hill departments. The Amissville Fire Department caused the stir up, but they wanted all of the fire stations to get the towers. If we put the cell towers in Castleton, Sperryville, Woodville, Flint Hill, and Amissville, we might only need five towers instead of seven. Or maybe only four towers if they are all tall enough. The fire departments would receive the monetary funds that the private individuals will be receiving. By the way, how much is that amount monthly? The Sheriff’s Office would have better coverage as well. I don’t think the supervisors are listening to all of the people in their districts. I think that they are listening to a select few, maybe they should visit their local country store or diner and hear what the people are saying. Maybe next election they will if they aren’t re-elected. Amy M. Hitt Amissville Tickets on sale for Shepherd's Play Rehearsals for "The Shepherd s Play" continue as the actors prepare for their tenth anniversary production to be performed at Ki Theatre during Colonial Christmas weekend in the town of Washington. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased from The Epicurious Cow, Talk of the Town, Rae's Place and Settle s Grocery. For information or reservations call 675-2146. HmesCommunity. com

Tower could cost residents By Steve Miller Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock is a place with spectacular views and a rural county character. These attributes are being rapidly lost in much of Virginia. These are key attractions to most living here and those seeking to live here. One of the draws of Rappahannock, according to a Nov. 17 Washington Post article, is that “there are no cell phone towers looming over the countryside”. Well for Amissville a proposed 200’ cell tower could change that in a drastic way resulting in major financial loses for its residents. As the Post article indicates cell towers can reduce the desirability and value of surrounding properties. A buyer decides what he will pay (value) based on comparing properties. Given “identical homes” one with a massive cell tower in sight will be less desirable and lower “valued”. Here, where buyers are attracted by Opinion the rural views, the effect could be greater. What does this mean to Amissville (and Rappahannock) landowners? The proposed 200’ tower can be seen from most homes in the village area. Property worth could be reduced 10 to 20 percent - a $150,000 property could suddenly be valued at only $120,000. This would be a mqjor blow to many for whom their home is their principle savings, particularly older folks, or for someone seeking an equity loan. Plus, this reduced value will continue for years in the future - as long as tiie tower exists. Larger property owners will also feel the cost. Will a buyer be willing to pay the higher price required to pur Educational Opportunity Be in Demand! Get a Degree in 16 months I "/ was in another college and / didn V gel iht training I felt like / needed...ECPI exceeded my expectations... the teachers were really motivated in teaching us and they know what they were talking about. 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The county Telecommunications Ordinance recognized this - it states that cellular sites should “minimize adverse impact on ... an attractive and harmonious community and on property values”. The total cost to Amissville residents could exceed $2 million plus increased taxes! The proposed Sprint village tower location clearly does not meet these standards and will burden residents with unexpected and unfair costs. Alternative sites and revisions to this site exist including minimizing the tower height, locating to the back of the property, using “simulated tree” designs. Sprint has shown that when pressured they can offer proposal that successfully reduce the impact on surrounding property and residents. It is up to the citizens and County representatives to make Sprint go back to the drawing table. Colonial From Page A1 whimsical Santas will be offered for sale. Residents of the town and Rappahannock County, dressed in Colonial costumes will be performing as Colonial Dancers during several performances throughout the afternoons of Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9. The dancers have bepn practicing for months, perfecting each step. Saturday morning brings the annual Christmas Bazaar by Hearthstone School beginning at 10 a.m. in the Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall in the center of town. Saturday afternoon, Sunnyside Market will host a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. for . Tanya Richey, a local artist with national prominence, who is being honored for a commissioned painting of Sunnyside Farm which will be hung in the market. Meanwhile, Colonial Dancers will be dancing the afternoon away in the Town Hall with candlelight performances at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. On Sunday, their performances are at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. On Saturday evening, a “Colonial Christmas We Finance Country Living! Your dream home. That perfect piece of land. Some horses or livestock. Farms or farm equipment. I can help finance it all! EARMCREDTWt (540) 347-3344 (Warrenton) or 800-559-1016 Candlelight Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Members of the church have been designing and sewing Colonial costumes over the past several months in preparation for this evening of dinner and caroling which was sold out last year, its first year. Later Saturday evening, there will be another performance of “The Shepherd’s Play” at 8 p.m. This play, with Rappahannock residents playing different roles, has been a tradition for the past decade. Reservations are recommended.Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children. There also will be a performance of the Yale Russian Chorus at 8 p.m., across the street at The Theatre of Little Washington. Re ervations are suggested. Tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for students 18 and under. Christmas festivities continue on Sunday. There will be a 1 p.m. lunch of Brunswick Stew at the Washington Baptist Church, performances by the Colonial Dancers, and a final performance of “The Shepherd’s Play” at 4 p.m. Residents and visitors can visit the Kappahannock Historical Society on Gay Street over the weekend to obtain schedules and locations of events of the Colonial Christmas Celebration, according to Mitchell. “The weekend has something for everyone,” she said, “and we hope to share the seasonal festivities with y<Mta» TO PERFORM: Dancers will perform during the Colonial Christmas weekend, Dec. 7-9 in the town of Washington. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 November 28, 2001 Make a gingerbread barn this By Karla Jones Seidita Special to the Rappahannock News Snow-kissed meadows. Church bells ringing. Glistening packages under the tree ... Egg nog. Roast goose. Gingerbread houses heavy with peppermint candies and sugar icicles ... These are the images of Christmas. Nothing says Christmas better than a gingerbread house. And since this is horse country, what could be better than a gingerbread bam complete with gingerbread ponies? The directions may seem complicated because they are so long, but I’ve really simplified things for you. The two most important things to remember are to use plenty of ornamental frosting to hold the house together, and to allow enough time for the house to dry sufficiently between steps. If you follow these two rules, you’ll be fine. It will take two to three weeks to Eut your whole house together and ave it dry properly, but it you start now, you’ll nave it done in time for Santa’s annual visit! ‘Nibble, nibble little mouse. Who is nibbling at my house?’ Gingerbread is an ancient food and has been baked in Europe for centuries. Many people believe gingerbread comes from the Celtic tradition. But decorated gingerbread houses that delight us at Christmas come from Nuremberg, Germany. During the 1600s, Nuremberg became known as the gingerbread capital of the world. As a major trading center of its day, it had an abundance of spices that we take for granted. Cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, white pepper, anise and ginger are plentiful today, but in the 1600s they were prized commodities. The German bakers used them to Times-Democrat Staff Photos/Sarah l. Greenhalgh HORSIN’ AROUND: Instead of the usual icing-covered chalet, try making a gingerbread barn with little gingerbread horses. Designer Karla Seidita made her confectionery masterpiece in the German style. make a spicy treat they called “lebkuchen.” Lebkuchen was popular all year long and was shaped into hearts, wreaths and angels. But at Christmas time, lebkuchen was made into houses just like the one Hansel and Gretel ate. Gingerbread houses have been popular ever since. While German gingerbread houses are primarily decorated with white icing, American-style houses are heavily decorated with candies and sugar icicles. We tend to use fewer spices in our gingerbread and make regional adaptations. Maple syrup is often used for gingerbread in New England, molasses is used in the South. While you can find many intricate WELL KEPT: Adding a horse paddock to the gingerbread barn is a whimsical, unique design idea. Make a gingerbread barn... Four pattern pieces to make your own gingerbread bam. Times-Democrat Graphic/Penny Hauffe Eatterns for making a gingerbread ouse, it doesn’t have to be difficult. But it is time-consuming and very much a labor of love. Work gingerly It’s best to use a recipe that doesn’t contain butter or eggs. Your house will stay fresher-tasting longer. Cookies made with butter and eggs get stale quickly at room temperature. Some recipes use honey instead of molasses. Both work well. Never cover or wrap the baked cookies or house pieces. Let them stay exposed to the air to keep dry and crisp. If you wrap them, they will soften, making house assembly difficult. Gather your materials before you begin. Allow two or three weeks to make this bam; longer is OK. So treat yourself to a homemade gingerbread house this holiday season. Make it a family project. It will be a treasured memory and a time of shared experiences for all. Materials Poster board or cardboard for making the pattern 4 cookie sheets, each 17 inches by 14 inches 1 batch gingerbread dough 4 batches ornamental frosting Pastry bag and decorative tips Wooden board, tray or other base for your for the bam Decorations Shredded wheat for bales of hay Red hots for apples Assorted hard candies Plastic trees, etc. Day 1: Cut out the pattern The size of this gingerbread barn (before decorating) is 10 inches tall by 10 inches long and 10 inches across the roof at the widest part. Trace the pattern onto cardboard or other heavy paper. Use masking tape to fit the pieces together so you can see how the house is put together and get an overall feel for the design. This is a good idea for any gingerbread house design you use. Once you see how the house will go together, remove tape or cut apart so you can use the pattern pieces to cut out the dough. Ib make your own design, start with some sheets of paper or pieces of cardboard and cut them to the size you want your house or bam to be. Ibpe them together to assemble your house. As you go, design features will come to mind such as open doors and windows, towers, chimneys and so forth. Make your design totally from the paper or cardboard, but don’t decorate it. After you’re happy with your design, take it apart ana use a pen or pencil to label tne paper pieces. Use them as templates when cutting your dough. Bake the dough as directed. Day 2: Make the dough There are no butter or eggs in this recipe. The flavor intensifies after the cookies have baked and are aged a bit. Karla's Gingerbread Dough One batch of this recipe makes enough dough for one bam plus decorative pieces such as trees, horses, etc. YoU can also use this recipe to make gingerbread men and tree ornaments. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups dark brown sugar (packed) 2 cups (1 pint) heavy or whipping cream 1 1/4 molasses 2 tablespoon baking soda 3 tablespoons fresh grated ginger (or 1 tablespoon dried) 8-8 1/2 cups flour (divided, plus extra flour for greased pans) Solid white vegetable shortening to grease cookie sheets Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cream, molasses, baking soda, ginger (and other spices if desired).Using a heavy spoon, mix in 7 cups flour. Dough will be soft and look crumbly. Turn dough out onto flat surface. Knead in additional flour (a bit at a time and up to approximately 1-1 1/2 cups more) until dough comes together and makes a firm, smooth ball. The total amount of flour that will be used is approximately 8-8 1/2 cups. If the dough has too much flour, it will be dry and crumbly. If there is too little flour, it will be very sticky. Either way, it won’t be easy to roll out. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Flatten each into a 6-by-3 inch rectangle to speed chilling. Wrap each rectangle separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Variation For spicy gingerbread dough, add 2 teaspoons ground cloves and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Using fresh ginger Fresh ginger is a marvelous root. It’s readily available in the produce section of most grocery stores and is light-years away from dried ginger. When selecting fresh ginger root, choose one that’s firm to the touch. If it’s soft, it’s dried out and will be a disappointment. The best way to store fresh ginger is to put the root into a freezer-safe glass jar with a lid. (Don’t use a plastic bag or container, as it doesn’t keep ginger as well.) Keep it frozen. Whenever you need some fresh ginger, just grate the frozen root. It will keep indefinitely in the freezer and you’ll always have fresh ginger on hand for gingerbread and Oriental cooking. It makes a nice ginger tea. Add some to apple pie filling or baked apples. Put a smidgen into fresh peach preserves. You’ll find thousands of uses for fresh ginger stored this way and you won’t have to worry about it spoiling. > x Easy clean-up tip For ease in cleaning up after working with flour, rinse utensils, bowls and surfaces with cold water before washing. After rinsing, wash with hot soapy water or place in the dish washer. Hot water turns flour into a gummy paste and makes it stick hard. Rinsing in cool water removes the flour before it makes a gummy, sticky mess. Day 3: Roll out, cut dough and bake This makes a gorgeous dough that’s easy to work. When rolling out dough, try not to use any additional flour. You may use a minimal amount of flour if absolutely necessary. Grease and flour 4 cookie sheets (each 17 inches by 14 inches). Roll out each rectangle of dough right on greased and floured cookie sheet. Use 1 rectangle per cookie sheet and roll dough to a thickness of 3/16 inch. Leave 1/2-inch space between pieces to allow for expansion during baking. Pull away excess dough from pattern pieces. Reserve trimmings to reroll again. Repeat with remaining dough on additional cookie sheets. Chill pattern-cut dough pieces (on cookie sheets) in refrigerator 10 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 300 degrees (yes, 300 degrees; that’s lower than traditional cookie-baking temperature). When ready to bake, brush cookie dough pieces lightly with water, which gives the baked cookies a nice shine. Bake 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the piece. Bake smaller and larger pieces separately for uniform baking. Cookies are done when they are firm to touch yet still a bit soft, have just begun to brown and are lightly browned on bottom. Do not over-bake. If cookies are over-baked, they are still usable but will break if you try to trim them. (Trimming is not always necessary.) Let cookies cool completely on the baking pan. They will get firm and release from the pan as if by magic using a metal spatula or pancake turner. If cookies stick, they are still too warm to remove. Cool pieces overnight on cooling rack. Pieces should stay flat, uncovered See GINGER, Page B8

jnw' * w Church Activities * County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 2 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. 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 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice, guest speaker 11 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Gid Brown Pentecostal Friday: Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Dec. 8 hymn sing at 7:30 p.m. 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. 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. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Christmas Carol Service The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have a Christmas Carol Service featuring various singers from around the county and neighboring counties. The public is cordially invited to attend and participate in singing your favorite Christmas Carol. The event will take place on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at the Flint Hill Baptist Church. Refreshments will be served immediately at the conclusion of the service. Slate Mills Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children's Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., 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 Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Christmas services planned Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church wit) have special Christmas services on Dec. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Bobby Roberson. A Christmas banquet will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Washington fire hall with Dr. Jerry Whitehead and the Yoder Family will be singing. Sunday services with Dr. Whitehead will be held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. O FT Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday: A spectacular show! For those of you who missed the meteor showers on Sunday morning, Nov. 18 from 4-6 a.m. it was really a fire works show with 1,000 meteors per hour streaking overhead. Some were bright enough to cast shadows. This year’s Leonid meteor showers was one of the best in decades. The Leonid showers occur each fall in November when the earth’s orbits takes it through the trail of particles shed by the Comet Tempel-Tuttle as it swings around the sun once every 33 years. Most of the particles are smaller than a grain of rice. They enter our atmosphere traveling at a rate of 45 miles per second and they burn up in brilliant streaks of light. The meteors are called Leonids because they appear to come from the direction of the constellation Leo. The last major Leonid shower occurred in 1966. Sperryville !; By Sally keyser 987-8471 Astronomers don’t expect another such shower until 2099. Thousands of shooting stars provided an awesome light show as the meteors made the moonless sky appear as light. The meteors dashed and burst and flickered as if speaking a language of light. The Hollow was a wonderful place to view this, as there were no lights to interfere. The more you saw, the more you wanted to see. Some of the brightest flames left smoky trails that hung in the sky for a few seconds. How grateful we are for the much needed rain we received this weekend. I hope all of you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. It was such a beautiful day, and we have so much to be thankful for, yet we remember all those who suffered such devastation on Sept. 11. Things will never be the same, so let us enjoy all the family gatherings we can. A “Homecoming” was enjoyed at the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Payne in Old Hollow on Friday. Six of the nine children and their families were there along with friends and cousins. The day was so warm that an outside dinner was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Ruby Dwyer had as her guest on Thanksgiving Day along with her family, Mrs. Grace Gagner of Springfield, Anne Dwyer <fT Culpeper and David Dwyfjof Sperryville. H* Mr. and Mrs. Ken Yoder of Pennsylvania remained for a longer visit. Guests on Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Mr§/ Daniel Keyser were Mr. aha Mrs. Danny Keyser, Kati^and David, Ms. Debbie Keyser, Spencer Sullivan, alL of Winchester, Danny Sullivan of Fredericksburg, Josh Smallwood and Aman&T Turner of Radford College. We send our condolence^ to the Rev. Merlin Short) family on the loss of his mother. Be sure to patronize outi local shops for all yotn* Christmas gifts. There arkmany to choose from. ' t Maria Roemer and Tripi* Kwon and son, Jason of NeWYork were Saturday visitors &of Billy, Barbara and Tiffany; Wayland. God Bless America! Make’ it a good week. 1 * Annual Christmas drive underway I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving Holiday! Our annual community Christmas drive is underway. If you did not attend the Thanksgiving Service, you can drop off non-perishable items at any of the participating churches, Hackley’s Store, Mayhugh’s Store, or Lombardy’s Restaurant. Cash donations may be sent to Amissville Community Christmas, 500 Battle Mountain Road, Amissville, Va. 20106, or you can drop them off at Hackley’s Store. If you have any questions or need information please call 937-5373 or 937-3401. I saw lots of Christmas lights being put this past weekend and lots of Christmas trees going by on top of cars and trucks. There is still time to get into the Amissville Ruritans Christmas Decorating Contest. Residents of the Amissville By AMY HITT 937..M01 Amissville and Viewtown area are all invited to participate. Amissville includes anyone with the Amissville zip code. 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. Forms must be submitted by Dec. 15 in order to participate. The fee for either nighttime or daytime decorations will be $10. You may enter both categories if you wish. There will be prizes of $50 for first place, $25 for second place, and a turkey for third place for both categories. Please contact Amy Hitt for more information at 9373401. All proceeds go to support the Amissville Ruritans and are tax deductible. Jeff Huff of Warrenton, who sustained a compound fracture of his right leg in a soccer tournament in Fairfax, spent the last 10 days with his grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Latham. The patient had the best nurse possible! Sarah Hoadley of New York City was an overnight guest at the Latham home for the Thanksgiving holiday, along with Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Peck, Mrs. Louise Peck, Mrs. David Hoadley, Beth Conover, Marc Streagle, Susan and John Huff and Elizabeth Streagle. Mrs. Latham surely had her hands full. The Amissville Community was saddened b£ the death of Volunteer Firefighter Everett Randolph* (Randy) Smith Jr. Randy haft, lived in Amissville all of his life and was a decorated! Volunteer Firefighter for* Amissville. His presence in our community will be! missed. Our sympathy is extended to his wife and children ahd his father, sisters and brothJ er. ' Sympathy is also extended to the Corbin family for the loss of their son, Wesley. - Most of us in Amissville and the surrounding ar£f have one time or another been a patient of Dr. Black*in Warrenton. Our prayers and sympathy are with his family in their time of mourning for the loss of a loving father and great doctor. Next week is birthday and anniversaries, call me If you want yours printed. ‘ * Have a safe week! Viewtown social notes Miss Caroline Dodson of Maryland was a Thanksgiving guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson, Mrs. Joan Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Corbin and Gerry Jr. and Miss April Reid were Thanksgiving guests of Jerry Reid and Sheila Thomas of Madison. Condolences, go out to the Grigsby family on the death of Clarence Grigsby and also to the Stringfellow family on the death of Jack Stringfellow last week. Condolences are also extended to the Corbin family on the death of Wesley Corbin last week. Have a wonderful week and give me a call with news of interest for the Viewtown social column. Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 ■ ;s»1 Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. 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The Bald Eagle: National Emblem since 1782 % i ft Backyard /Happenings r I Jim Bywaters The Bald Eagle is one of the most recognizable of American birds. Several sightings of this magnificent bird have been reported within the Virginia Piedmont. I had a thrilling opportunity recently to see an adult eagle soaring over my Flint Hill backyard and it was a breathtaking sight. .. An eagle is considered an adult when it gets a white head and tail, which happens when it is near four or five years of age. Its body is‘solid brown and it has a large, curved, yellow bill. Juveniles have blotchy patches of white on their underside and tail. Females may weigh up to 14 pounds, nearly half again as, heavy as the average male, with a wingspan reaching eight feet. Eagles tend to be found near rivers and lakes. T^hey can live more than 30 years in the wild and even longer in captivity. , They mate for life, laying two to three eggs yearly and building nests that they may expand year after year, sometimes producing structures 10 f^et in diameter. They often nest within 100 miles of where they hatched. - ■ Eagles from northern parts of the range migrate south for the winter, gathering in roosting areas along waters with abundant fish. The Bald Eagle was considered sacred among adorned themselves with its feathers to represent various degrees of rank or ability in battle. The feathers were so sacred among some Native American cultures that they were never to touch the ground, the individual who let them do so would fear a curse. European settlers viewed the bald eagle with far less respect. They saw the bird as a potential livestock predator and told tales of eagles carrying away full-grown sheep. In fact, the bald eagle’s primary diet is fish. It also eats ducks, rodents, snakes, and even dead animals, but it poses little or no threat to livestock. Nonetheless, farmers, ranchers, government trappers and bounty hunters persecuted the bird for decades. By 1940, experts feared the national emblem would be hunted to extinction. Congress enacted the Bald Eagle Protection Act that year, making it illegal to kill, harass, or possess the birds (without a permit), or to sell bald eagles or eagle parts. But if the 1940s seemed at the outset to offer promise for the harassed bird, that promise soon disappeared in a cloud of pesticides. DDT and other pesticides were sprayed throughout the nation, and from croplands and urban | lawns, the toxic chemicals washed into rivers and streams and flowed into lakes and seas where they contaminated plants and j* small creatures. Fish fed ^ on these plants and animals, and the chemicals concentrated in their tissues. As eagles ate the fish, they ingested a deadly dose of these pesticides. Pesticides broke down in the bird’s body and accumulated in the bird’s fat, in females it prevented the release of calcium into eggshells. Poisoned birds laid eggs with shells so thin that the weight of incubating parents crushed them and eagle numbers plummeted. In the late 1950s, the effect of rapidly increasing pesticide use was investigated. The threats that poorly controlled chemical use posed to wildlife and human health was recognized. By the 1960s, the bald eagle numbered fewer than 450 nesting pairs. Its near demise was caused by human development and exploitation. The link between declining eagle populations and pesticides were revealed, and in 1972, the federal government banned its use. The eagle also suffered lead poisoning from eating waterfowl that had ingested lead shot or been wounded by hunters. Lead poisoning weakened and even killed adult eagles. The use of lead shot in waterfowl hunting was banned nationwide in the early 1980s. Tbday, waterfowl <1 I hunters use shells loaded with steel shot, which does not sicken birds. In the 1980s. the bald eagle was visibly recovering and biologists concluded in 1988 that eagles were reproducing successfully enough in the wild to discontinue the federal reintroduction program. In 1995. when the bald eagle exceeded 4,500 breeding pairs, it was down listed from endangered to threatened in the lower 48 states. The bald eagle has now been proposed for removal from the list, but its removal from the list has been postponed due to concerns about whether its habitat would be adequately protected. The Endangered Species Act, supported by related conservation efforts such as eagle reintroduction and the DDT ban has undoubtedly provided the critical protection, which has enabled the bald eagle to make its remarkable recovery. Hopefully, these birds will be around for many future generations to admire. Happy Birding! Jim By waters, Rappahannock News Nature Writer, writes a weekly column. He welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions via e-mail at jbbjrQrmaonline.net or mail at PO. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Washington residents entertain V | i. Frank Moffett and his Hither, Mrs. Jean B. Moffett were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Welling and family in Fairfax Station. Others joining the family were Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family of Leesburg and relatives of the Wellings from Pennsylvania. ! Tuesday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mrs. Millie Dickerson of Annandale, Mrs. Sdllie Keyser of Sperryville, Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal and Mrs. jjeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill. ' Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville and Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser. Happy birthday to Jamie Deal, who has her day on Tuesday, Nov. 27. •} Our condolences to the jhmily of Randy Smith of jfjmissville who passed away oji Sunday morning. On Tuesday Mrs. Sarah Brown, Amanda Brown and - m Washington w&k -' ** By RUTH CLARK Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped and had lunch in Warrenton. Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. was a Thanksgiving Day visitor of Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mrs. Sarah Brown and Bobbie Jo were Kenny Miller of Stafford and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and children, Samantha and Robert of Woodville entertained with dinner. Their guests were Kenny Miller and son Greg of Stafford, Jimmy and Myrtle Falls, Richard Simmons, Mrs. Sarah Brown, Amanda Brown, Bobbie Jo Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy birthday to Mrs. Carol Marangoni of Aaron Mountain Road, who will have her day on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Edward M. Clark and Richard Simmons visited with Charles Clark and Buck Simmons in Manassas on Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark on Saturday evening. Recent weekend guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mrs. Betty Klise and her mother, Mrs. Lennie Cummings of Chesapeake and Mrs. Feral Simpson of McLean. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Phil Butler and daughter, Kayla of Falls Church, Bill Coveil of McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McGuire of Vienna and Mrs. Erma Jenkins. On Sunday Mrs. Marilyn Bailey was among the guests for a birthday celebration'at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bailey and family in Huntly. Mrs. Marilyn Bailey entertained with Thanksgiving Day dinner for 20 relatives and friends. Mrs. Ellen Aylor of Madison was a Thanksgiving Day overnight guest of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. Mrs. Marilyn Bailey was among the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and family on Saturday for dinner. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Colonial Christmas dinner at the Washington Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. and a lunch on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 1-3 p.m. Make plans to attend either of these meals. Have a safe week. {Hanging of the Greens at Flint Hill Methodist Flint Hill ■ ■ By POLLY AYLOR v AM ■« M • *' Ij* The Christmas program $nd “Hanging of the Greens* the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will be on jpunday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The ijublic is welcome. ‘ The Flint Hill United ;$frethodist Church has wor4(hip service each Sunday at 3:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. ^lerlin Shorb invites the pubS»* The Administrative Board the Flint Hill United Methodist Church met on Thursday at the home of Ibm jjrnd Harriet Davis. Those present were Bill JPumphrey, Bud Corder, Louise "cCulloch, Mabel Lillard, •H. Brady, Doug Bywaters, ^Shelby Welch, Mary Curtis, •Barbara Gentry, and Merlin JEjhorb. ft The Flint Hill Baptist ‘jjhurch Christmas carol ser 'sice will be on Sunday, Dec. 2 jfet 4 p.m. Various churches will participating. ifreshments will be served lowing the service. Everyone is welcome. The United Methodist Women met for their November meeting with Athena Bywaters. Those present were Louise McCulloch, Mary Frances Bywaters, Alice Pullen, Barbara Gentry, Mary Curtis, Mabel Lillard, Janet Eastham and Ardis East. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service at 11 a.m. on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays. The pastor, Robert Goff will deliver the message. Hie public is welcome. Dinner guests on Thanksgiving Day of Mrs. Edna Lillard were Edith Graves, Mark and Diane See FLINT, Page B4 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 ■M.**•'% < 1 * * * • • FREE - ■ INITIAL CONSULTATION Upcoming Events Alumni recognition, dedication The RCHS Athletic Department is planning to hold an alumni recognition and dedication on Friday. Dec 7 at the first boys' basketball home game. The Junior Panthers wifl play at 4 p m., the Junior Varsity will play at 6 and the varsity game will begin around 8. The ceremony will occur at the end of the JV game just prior to the start of the Varsity game with Luray. Included in the ceremony will be special recognition of the Boys Cross Country State Championship teams of the seventies and the unveiling of the RCHS Track Records mural that features many RCHS Alumni. For more information, contact the Athletic Director at 987-8575. Flu shots available Flu shots for high-risk patients will be given at the Rappahannock Health Department on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $11 for flu and $16 for pneumonia. For additional information call 675-3516. RCHS Wrestling fundraiser The Rappahannock County High School Wrestling Team will be holding a Celebrity Dinner/Auction on Friday, Nov. 30 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. A short scrimmage to introduce wrestling to the supporters begins at 6:30 p.m. The auction begins at 7 p.m. Dinner includes ham, tortellini salad, green salad, applesauce, bread, deviled eggs, dessert, tea and lemonade. The price for admittance is $5 and includes the dinner. Money raised will be used for equipment and tournaments. Fine-free time underway Now through Dec. 1 is fine-free time at the Rappahannock County Library! Remember that Danielle Steel book you checked out in 1993? No fines .... no questions asked! (Drop it in the book drop if you're shy.) Corsages available The RCHS Band is currently selling mum corsages for Homecoming for only $5 each. The colors will be in blue and gold for Rappahannock spirit. To place your order call Ginger Estes at 987-8575. 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 flokay6dtizen.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 indudes entrance to the show and round trip bus transportation. For more information, contact 399-9815 or e-mail nbrober@vahoo.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 doses Dec. 30. For information and entry form call the Middle Street Gallery at 675-3440 or Steven Kenny at 675-2355. Ragged Mountain activities The following activities are scheduled for the month of December through the Ragged Mountain Resource Center. For additional information call Hunt Harris at 987-3366. • Saturday, Dec. 1: Twilight/Moonlight hike of Old Rag Mountain. Meet at upper parking lot for Old Rag (Nethers side) between 6:30-7 p.m. Bring layerable clothing, comfortable yet sturdy footwear, back-up light and nourishment for self. • Wednesday, Dec. 5. Hike/Run (intensive workout)* Meet at footbridge in parking lot of Oldway Art Center across from Mountainside Market, on US 211 west of Sperryville, by 1 p.m • Saturday, Dec. 8: Second Saturday Hike Series. Destination: trails along headwaters of upper Rappahannock watershed tributaries, (will vary according to weather, group dynamics and hike leader discretion). Meet at Mountainside Market on US 211 west of Sperryville between 8-8:30 and return mid-late afternoon. Bring layerable clothing and nourishment for self. • Saturday, Dec. 29: Twilight/Moonlight Hike of Old Rag Mountain. Meet at upper parking lot for Old Rag (Nethers side) between 6:30-7 p.m. Bring layered clothing, comfortable yet sturdy footwear, back-up light and nourishment for self. Christmas tour of 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. St. Nicholas Day sale set .w *^*d*.Part**) pr—wtts their 13th annual Saint ******? <30 &***&090 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Laeds Pariah Mouaa, 4335 Loads Manor Road between Huma and Markham. For additional information or directions can 540-364-2849. Crafter's bazaar and sale The PTO of Epiphany Catholic School ia having its annual Christmas Crafter’s Bazaar and Bake Sale Saturday, Dec. Ifrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Precious Blood Church. Poinsettias wash wraaths, hoty bears, and many holiday decorations and gits wM be sold to complete your holiday shopping. Bring your non-perishable food donation to benefit the Ctipaper Food Closet and gat your picture taken with Santa Claus. Scheduled entertainment includes Christmas carolers and the Precious Blood choirs. For more information this or other events, call 825-9017.

The Band Stand By Cecile Dennis Special to the Rappahannock News The Band will host its Winter Concert on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. A grand selection of music will be played by fifth through 12th grade, traditional Christmas carols as well as patriotic songs will be among the selections played. Come and enjoy an evening of wonderful music entertainment! Before, during and after the concert the Band Booster will be selling fantastic baked goods. Several restaurants from Rappahannock have graciously donated some fine desserts that will be raffled ofT as well as other goodies to be sold outright. South Carolina or bust! The band students are extremely excited about their spring trip the first week of April. They will be going to Myrtle Beach to compete with bands from all over the United States. This is their first out of state competition for most band members. The band will be competing on several levels and we are very excited for them. A reminder to band students who have not submitted their $50 deposit for this trip, this needs to be in this month. Band selling mum corsages for Homecoming In anticipation of the upcoming Homecoming events, the Band Boosters are selling mum corsages for only $5 each! These will be very complimentary on your Homecoming outfit. The colors will be in blue and gold for Rappahannock spirit. For additional information or to place an order, contact Ginger Estes at 987-8575. Fruit sale successful! The fruit sale was very strong this year. It is too early to know our total, but the Band Students all worked together to make this a most successful event. Thanks to everyone who supported this major fund raiser of the season. The fruit will be in on Dec. 13 and may be picked up at the Rappahannock Co-op. Pickup times will be from 2 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 and 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. If you did not purchase the fruit and would like to, additional fruit will be available for sale. Come by the Coop on these dates or contact Sally Havstad at 987-9342. The proceeds from this sale will help the Band pay for the bus for the Spring Band Competition in South Carolina! Don’t like fruit or maybe can’t eat it, consider giving a donation to the Band! Your contribution is just as important and it is never too late to donate! Independent lessons: Students from Shenandoah University still have room for interested Band members who want to “improve their groove”. Contact Katherine Treanor at 937-5794. Special thanks The R.C.H.S. Band would like to thank Mr. Bill Deal for researching and locating a fire proofing agent to treat items in the Band room, such as our banners and other things that would need this treatment. His effort is deeply appreciated! “Before the storm” Rappahannock residents are encouraged to attend a Christmas Open Studio featuring original watercolors and prints by Nadia Louderback on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and1 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1131 Old Farms Road in Luray. There will be unique gift ideas; starting at $10. For additional information call 540-743-7644 or visit her web site at nadialouderback.com. : Flint From Page B3 Graves and Katelyn, Wayne Graves, Barbara Emery, Allison Lillard, Leon Lillard and Judy Gentry. Our deepest sympathy to Merlin Shorb and family on the passing of his mother, Mrs. Wilbert Shorb early Friday morning. Services were held on Tuesday at the Layhill Free Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Md. Barbara Gentry with Polly and Willie Payne spent Thanksgiving Day with the Payne’s son, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Payne in Stephens City. Jack and Mary Curtis and their son, Jim Curtis of Linden spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ellis in Woodbridge. Leslie Vest of New Jersey spent sometime during the Thanksgiving holiday with Nikki Calisto. Joan Spence of Richmond, Dennis and Betty Grove and children, Jennifer and Eric of Front Royal and Sarah Spence of Manassas spent Thanksgiving Day with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. William Lee. Johnny Vest of Virginia Beach, Leslie Vest of New Jersey, Michael and Janet Vest, Curtis Vest, Leigh Gomez and children, Emily £fnd Michael, all of Virginia Beach spent the Thanksgiving holiday with Mrs. Christine Vest. Wednesday visitors were Mrs. Ellen Welch, Dee Vest and Nikki Calisto. Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. has returned to her home after visiting Thelma and Ernie Crane and other relatives in the area. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has Bible study each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.' Have a great week and give me a call with your news. 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Obituaries 4\i ,/■; J ' | Clarence Grigsby ^ Born in county ^ Clarence Lee Grigsby, 54, of Washington died Tuesday, Nov. 20 at his residence. ' He was bom Feb. 8, 1947 in Rappahannock County. He enjoyed working with Ben “Cooter” Jones on his farm. He was known to lend a helping hand to anyone, especially when it came to mechanical work, at which he was an expert. Survivors include his mother, Mary Louise Grigsby - Faulkner of Warrenton and ( -■five brothers, Tammy Grigsby ^of Culpeper, William “Big” ' Faulkner, Floyd Faulkner and c his wife, Frances, all of i Warrenton, Ronnie Faulkner land his wife, Elaine of i Culpeper and Richard : --Faulkner and his wife, Martha of Woodville. -ri Additional survivors .Include two uncles, K.R -. -Grigsby of Woodville and Mike -i .Grigsby of Castleton. He was predeceased by his (.’.father, Orville C. Faulkner Jr. - Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 24 at '.Found and Sons Chapel with Rev. John K. Burke and Rev. Charles Clinedinst officiating. Interment was in Woodville Cemetery. % Janie French : ; Warrenton resident t Janie King French, 88, of Warrenton died Nov. 19 at her c* residence. ' ■*- She was bom Nov. 5, 1913. Survivors include her husI^band, James French of '• JVarrenton; a sister, Mary H. * Wood of Falls Church and a ■^brother, Edward King of *Cj\missville. ! Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Bethel Baptist Church in »IAmissville by the Rev. Forrest IT Freeman. Burial was in the church * j cemetery. Joynes Funeral Home Inc. !*in Warrenton was in charge of f Jthe arrangements. !♦: iV: William Moran Sperryville resident William Michael Moran, '85, of Sperryville died, on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Meadowbrook Rest Home in Reva. Mr. Moran was bom July 19, 1916 in Allentown, Pa., a son of the late Michael Moran and Mary Margaret Minder Moran. He was a Luthier and a Mathematician. Mr. Moran was a member of Our Lady of Good Council. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Mary Rogers of Sperryville and Kathleen Michelle Elmore of Fairfax and three grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his 3*ydfe, Patricia Mary Moran -»ind a sister-in-law, Norma "Kathleen Grimshaw. Funeral services will be private, at a later date. Harvest of Artists ..exhibition m-*. at Packing Shed 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. Packing Shed Gallery is located at the corner of Gay and Porter Streets in Washington and is open lYiesday through Sunday from 12:30-6 p.m. For additional information, you may contact Vthe gallery at 675-3410 ‘ ’ or June Jordan at 987■ 8098. Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Wesley Corbin Tree surgeon Wesley Wayne Corbin, 22, of Amissville died Wednesday, Nov. 21 in Orange. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Nov. 26 at the Marantha Baptist Church with Pastor Albert Payne. Interment followed in the Corbin Family Cemetery in Flint Hill. He was bom Aug. 5, 1979 in Charlottesville, son of John Wayne and Jeannie Kilby Shepherd Corbin of Amissville. He was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church and a 1997 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. Mr. Corbin was a self-employed tree surgeon. In addition to his parents, other survivors include a son, Christopher Dwayne Corbin of Amissville; one brother, Matthew Albert Corbin of Amissville; two sisters, Crystal Gail Corbin of Amissville and Katrina Faraone of Naples, Fla.; grandparents, John and Myrtle Corbin of Flint Hill and Nellie and Everett Corbin of Culpeper. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Carroll Stringfellow Former resident Carroll “Jack” I. Stringfellow, 80, formerly of Amissville, died on Nov. 12 in Delaware. He was bom Feb. 8, 1921 in Madison County to the late James Robert Stringfellow and Vergie Jenkins Stringfellow. Survivors include a son, Carroll Stringfellow Jr. of Winchester; one brother, Dallas Stringfellow of Warrenton; four grandchildren and a step-daughter, Helen Nappier of Selbyville, Del. He was a United States World War II Veteran and served in France, Normandy and Germany as a medic. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Culpeper. A memorial and military service was held on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Open Door Baptist Church in Culpeper. Nina Achenbach Amissville resident Nina I. Achenbach, 95, of Amissville died Friday, Nov. 23. 1'Jn^Lxincj by Randy Minter TIME ENOUGH One cultural roadblock that stands in the way of proper grieving is that many of us have abandoned the traditions that in the past gave us the opportunity to publicly share our grief. As a result, we find ourselves with less permission to express our grief and be supported by the community. In contrast, some cultures and religions shun all activity by the bereaved for a week or two or longer. For instance, in the Jewish religion, grieving individuals sit “shivah” for a week while friends and family bring food. This socially sanctioned approach relieves grieving individuals of mundane, daily concerns and allows them to focus on their feelings. Unfortunately, modem corporate settings do not always make the same allowances. We need to make time for ourselves when we are grieving which can be enormously difficult to do. At the Moser Funeral Home, we urge you to seek out family and friends for support when you have lost a loved one. Leave the logistical details to us, and get yourself the comfort you need. We always are here to listen and offer our compassionate support. Call 347-3431 (233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton) 24 hours a day. “Death must simply become the discreet but dignified exit of a peaceful person from a helpful society that is not tom without pain or suffering, and ultimately without fear. “ ~ Phillipe Aries Services are private. Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal is in charge of the arrangements. Julie Dennis Civil Servant Julie Ann Dennis, 69, of Ventnor, N.J. died on Monday, Nov. 19 at her residence. She was bom in New Brunswick, NiJ. Mrs. Dennis was a Civil Servant for the Social Security Administration. She had been a long-time volunteer for the Food Bank of New Jersey, the American Red Cross and the ARC of Atlantic County. She is survived by her husband, Newton Dennis; one son, Keith Dennis of Ventnor; one step-daughter, Diane Walker of Dayton, Ohio; five brothers and sisters, Alfred Dennis of Seat Pleasant, Md., Doris Dennis of Castleton, William Dennis of Tampa, Fla., Gloria Turner of Culpeper and Melinda Azadi of Bowie, Md.; three grand-1 children and three greatgrandchildren. Services were private. Adams-Perfect Funeral Home in Northfield, N.J. was in charge of the arrangements. Miriam Harris Local farmer Miriam Sima Harris of Huntly, 85, died Saturday, Nov. 17 at her home, Jordan River Farm. Bom in St. Louis on Nov. 4, 1916, she was a daughter of Herman and Jennie Levy. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and in 1938 married Edward A. Harris, a reporter for the St. Louis PostDispatch. Mrs. Harris and her husband lived in St. Louis, Washington, D.C., and southern California before moving to Rappahannock County in 1958. In addition to farming, the Harrises were in a real estate business. Mr. Harris died in 1976. In 1984 she married Clyde L. “Cory” Koral. A founder and past president of the Virginia Association of Biological Farmers (now Virginia Association for Biological Farming), Mrs. Harris was active in a number of organic and biodynamic farming organizations. She was a member of the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. In 1988 her farm was among the first to be officially certified organic in the state of Virginia. Although she produced organic vegetables, beef and eggs, she was best known for her pick-your-own strawberries. Mrs. Harris participated regularly in a local Rudolf Steiner reading group. Services were held on the farm on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband; her daughter, Linda Harris of New York City; a son, Mark Harris of Loch Lomond, Calif, and two grandchildren. Her son, Robert Nathaniel Harris; a sister and five brothers predeceased her. Memorial contributions may be made to Virginia Association for Biological Farming, P.O. Box 1666, Louisa, Va. 23093; American Farmland Trust, P.O. Box 96982, Washington, D.C. 20077-7048 or Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 428, Washington, Va. 22747. O.E. Burke Jr. Boston resident Edmund Burke, 86, of Boston died Saturday, Nov. 17 at Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was bom Jan. 19, 1915 in the Boston area of Culpeper County to the late Oscar Edmund Burke Sr. and Minnie Compton Burke. Mr. Burke was a charter member of Salem Ruritan Club. He was formerly a deacon and treasurer of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Mr. Burke is survived by a daughter, Joyce B. Bennett and her husband, Emerson of Boston; two grandsons, Edmund Bennett of Boston and Joseph Bennett of West Hills, Calif.; a great-grandson, Kristdpher Bennett of West Hills and two nieces, Patsy Butler of Boston and Faye Hoskins of Culpeper. Additional survivors include great-nieces and cousins. Mr. Burke was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Weaver Burke and a brother, J.B. Burke. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Nov. 19 at Found and Sons chapel with Pastor Dallas Smith officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Mildred Jenkins Born in county Mildred Ann Jenkins, 61, of Culpeper died Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. She was bom Dec. 21, 1939 in Rappahannock County to Rosie Jane Jenkins and the late George B. Jenkins. In addition to her mother, survivors include three children. 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HAYMARKET: Exquisite 1 yr. young builder owned home, no luxury excluded, 80,000 sq. ft. lot inside mountain. 3 BR + office, 2 Vi BA, $2300. MUST SEE! Call 703-443-6928. MIDOLEBURG: French country house recently painted. 4 BR, 3.5 BA on 16 ac. $2,950/mo. 202-215-6946 or 202333-7332 x105. MINI-FARM for rent- 4 BR's, 2BA, full bsmnt, bam, shed, water, 5 acres Madison Co. VA. 10 mins from US 29, avl immd, $1500/mo, refs & dpst req. 540-948-4644 after 6 pm. VERY NICE 2 BR. 2 BA guest house, new flooring, up to date kit., W/D, beautiful country setting just outside of Leesburg. Barn & pasture $1500/mo. 703443-8626. LEESBURG: NS PROF. to share 3 BR TH. ea. w/priv. BA. Available immd. $450/mo. incl. water, no pets. 540338-4521. RETAIL/OFFtCE space for lease in downtown Warrenton. 2.500 sq.ft., gas heat, AC, ample parking. 1 block from Court House. Great location for any business. Cat 504-825-5645 for more information. GOT A CAMPGROUND Membership or Timeshare? We'lt Take Itl Selling, Buying or Renting? Call The Best. Don't Use The Rest) World Wide Vacations 1-800-423-5967 www.resortsales.com HOUSE FOR RENT- 2/3 BR's, BA, garage, 5 acres w/water Madison Co., VA- 15 mins from US 29, avl 12/1/01, $60Q/mo, refs A dpst req. 540-948-4644 after 6 pm. OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE. Gainesville/ Vint HHI: 1100, 3600, 4500, 8900, 72.000 SF. Suites or single tenant bldgs. S8/SF plus utilities. 540-347-6965 ALL CASH VENDING Rte. Est. 86 Local Hot Sites. Huge monthly $$ Pori. Before you invest $3,000+ Call us (800) 304-1GXO. FRENCH ANTIQUES DIRECT IMPORT, Fri., Sat., Sun., 9 am to 7 pm. Must sell, new shipment arriving, huge discounts! Walnut, Oak. Pine, 1800's to 1920's. Carved china cabinet, buffet, tall clock, etc. Euro Trading Post, 8455 W. Main St.. Marshall. Right off I66, Exit 27. 540-364-0084 mixed firewood, $125/cord. AH seasoned. 540-9878843. FIREWOOD, seasoned oak. $ 165/cord. Call 540-439-0929 or 800449-0898 MIXED SEASONED Hardwood. $135/ Cord. Yard work, free estimates. 540-987-1153. ***» Hey Strew* rMWWi JN|#4| ■ EXCELLENT HORSE HAY, timothy; orchard grass, sq. bales. Calf after 6pm. 540-4594266 HANDSOME SORREL WITH white blaze 9 y .o. ' reg. QH g. 15.3 h. Professional dressage training, good trail horse, willing to Jumps. Nice amateur ride. $3500. 540-364-2929 BOOTS: WESTERN work boots from Justin, Double-H, Nocona, Texas, Dan Post, Sage, Abilene, Dingo. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-439139S $29.99 WIN FREE MSTALA1XM Localchannek nowwafcttt ' WelbedaladveitjBedacesI 1-800459-7357 F-11 4 PIECE DK oak queen BR set $900. GE Washer/Dryer $300/set, exc. cond. 540-3470669 PINO PONO TABLE, Kettler. made in Germany, foldable, on wheels, brand new condition, high visibility blue table top, paddles and extra net incl. Nice, fast table. $350. 540347-2802 Stamina sso weight bench system (home gym), Hke new only 6 mo. old. Adj. bench, lat. - puHs, row, arm & leg curl attachments, squats, 160 lbs weights. Extra curl bar incl. $300. 540-347-1970 WESTERN WEAR: Head-to-toe for entire family. Bailey, Resistol, Stetson, Wrangler, Rockies, RoughRider. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540439-1395 WRANGLER JEANS, 13MWZ, 0936 DEN. Popular sizes in stock. Special orders invited. Happy TraHs Western Wear, Bealeton. 540-4391395 CHESAPEAKE BAY RET. AKC PUPS, chmp. parents. OFA/CERF, $800. 540349-5766 PUPPIES “Mixed Breed” Brd. Collie, Ckr. Spaniel, Wheaten Terr, Aust. Shep. Mixes $200. Pkpoo $400,540-955-1841 r~ —--s ?P*^®WwfPo' ^iiiiAii...mi i^ DESK, WHITE FRENCH Provincial, suitable for child's room. FREE 540-364-3348 FREE TO GOOD home Jack Russell, male, 3 years, neut. Not good with small children. 540-635-6040 watch~d6q, ~free, male, mix. 1 Vt years old, not good with children. 540-439-6431 EARLY’S CARPET. INC. The one-slop shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper Slip Covers & Uphotary Residential A Comm erical Rt 211 AaaiMviHt, VA 937-5500 EXCAVATION Lot Clearing, Riding Rings, Ponds, Farm Lanes & Driveways. Equipment Rental - 963 Loader, Dozers, Backhoes & Bobcat. Clan A Contractor. Free estimates 540-752-5299 Ludwig Stetka Sablnrt MffKW Custom Furniture Specializing In Traditional American Craftsmanship, e Entertainment Centers • Comer Cupboards • Armoires • Free Standing & Bui It-ins Design Service Available 540-635-9690 DAY CARE NEEDED in my home for 7 mo. old. Non-smoking, exp., CPR cert & references req’d. 540-987-9231. ANTHRAX- LEARN the symptoms. Leam the treatment. Leam to survive a Bio-Terrorist Attack. The Emergency Handbook $10+ shipADOPTION: LOVING couple wishes to adopt a baby. We have been married 4 yrs and can give you're baby a happy & secure Maryland home. Allowable expenses paid. Call us toH free 866-220-0777. We are a loving couple, unable to have children of our own, seeking to adopt. If you, or anyone you know is considering placing a baby for adoption, please call Liz & Jay, toll-free at: 1-866-503-3761 ABC LICENSE Edward Benedict Costanza trading as Hillsdale Grocery 13560 Lee Highway, Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia 22747 Is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wins A Bear Off Premise* Means* to sail or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Edward B. Costanza Proprietor 11-21,11-28-01 *404301 ABC LICENSE Sandra Stack Cartwrioht-Brown trading as The Conyers House Inn & Stable, 3131 Slate Mills Road, Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia 227402417 Is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a B 8 B Means* to sail or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Sandra Stack Cartwright-Brown 11-28,12-05-01 •405078 A859 STUDEBAKER SILVER Hawk Coup*. V-8, auto, rebuilt engine. Needs lots of work, new tires and NOS parts. $1200/best offer. 540-347-4997 after 6pm or 540-2191972 (cell) f-----X ■■''■'■■■■■'■■'■■ ■■■ ■ •■■■ '•■■■’•* ACCURA BK30R, 92, AT, am/fm/cass, snroof, fulty loaded, $6995. Must se*. 540-4394357 Of 540-439-9106 •97 SUBURU LEGACY L$ sedan 4 DR, AWD, AM/FM Cass. 89k mis, garaged kept, $8400. Call 540-364-3748 after 6pm. *94 VOLVO 850 Wagonleather sunroof alloy whls AT/PS/PB 153k, child seat. AC 9600/obo 540-347-5745. 1982 HONDA GL 500 DX. Silverwing, garage kept, only 11,000 miles, excellent cond., $1200. 703-771-0280. ’99 SUZUKI RM 250 w/ one bike trailer. Excel, cond. Call Paul, M-F, 8am-5pm O 703-4502194, ext. 2226. Asking $3800 for bike & trailer. '92 CHEVY BLAZER, 4DR, AM/FM Cass, AC. 155k mis, one owner; Reliable, $3600. Call 540-364-3748 after 6 pm. FORD WINOSTAR '95. 83k miles, good cond, $5500 OBO, 540-3479026 or 540-829-0593 HAVE AN IDLE utility or auto trailer you want to turn into cash? Looking tor reasonably priced 2.5- to 5-ton tandem axle trailer in good to fair condition. 540-7884626 ARCHITECTURAL INTERN with AutoCAD exp. for small progressive architectural firm. Send resume to: JFT -A IA 15 S. 5th St. Warrenton, VA 20186 ARCHITECT with AutoCAD exp. for small progressive architectural firm. Send resume to: JFT-AJA 15 S. 5th St. Warrenton, VA 20180 ELDER CARE Room, board and nominal salary (negotiable), offered for companionship & assistance to elderly person. Hours flexible. References required. Please call 540-987-3143 or 540-547-3722 MAGISTRATE I An independent judicial office serving primarily Rappahannock County. Requires Virginia residency, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent experience, an impeccable record as verified by background check. Responsibilities include arrest/release decisions, conducting neutral and impartial hearings/interviews and ascertaining and evaluating facts. Most competitive applicants will; demonstrate competence in conducting hearings, maintaining order and decorum in a highly charged, sensitive and hostile circumstances, reading, applying and explaining laws and ordinances, conducting research concerning legal questions and communicating effectively with the public and criminal justice community. Applicants must have a working knowledge of computers and be available for 24-hour shifts. We are available 365 days per year and are expected to respond within 20 minutes to the office. To apply, submit state application and salary requirements by December 28,2001 to below address. Chief Magistrate Donald E.Walker 116H Edwards Ferry Rd. Leesburg, VA. 20176 EOE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES Well established distributor has excellent opportunity for aggressive salesperson. Top quality product lines incl. environmental, trenchers and trenchless products with established N.Va territory. Full benefits, 401K, profit sharing & ca vehicle. Please fax resume to: 301-317-0572 Kennel ■ Assistant : Pai1-time Sat & Sun Starting pay $8/h£ Must be 21 or ^ older w/ reliable u„ transportation: • 540-937-3283 ' • • • •> §$? ^ .''■ r'$ ■*■■■ Mil HIM Giveaways STRAY PETS If you have lost a pet, contact the Loudoun County Animal Shelter at 703-777-0406 or 540-882-3211. Pets that are not reclaimed by their owners may be made available for adoption. There are also a number of given-up pets in need of new homes. Stray pets are posMf on the Animal Care and Control Web Site in the Found Pet Listings^* The web site address is www.co.loudoun.va.us/animals/ VIEWING & ADOPTION HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00 - 5:45 P.M. Tuesday 3:00- 7:45 P.M. Friday 4:00 - 5:45 P.M. Saturday 12:00 - 3:45 P.M. Closed on Sunday and Holidays We are happy to have pets available for adoption to residents of Loudoun, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, and Prince William Counties. The shelter is located on Rt. 9, two miles west of Rt. 7, at the intersection of Rt. 704 and Rt 9. The following stray pets are currently at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. Found Pet Listings Qfiflt Beagle Mix, mix of black and tan, male, 4 months, Charles Town Pike, Waterford American Foxhound Mix, mix of white and black, male 2 veers Snickersville Turnpike, Aldie y ’ Beagle, mix of tan and white, male, 1 year, New Baltimore Pitbull Mix, Mix of brown and black, male, 1 year, Unden Hall Wav Leesburg Mix of Shepherd and finish Spitz, mix of tan and brown, female 8 months, Charles Town Pike, Waterford Beagle Mix, mix of tan and white, female, 8 months, ChariesTown Pike, Waterford ,*** Beagle, mix of tan and white, male, 1 year, Freds Lane, PuicelMla * Labrador Retriever, blonde, male, 1 year 6 months, Lincoln Road Lincoln Shepherd, mix of black and tan, male, 1 year, Sycolln Road, Lsaa**9 • tv * -~7i Shetland Sheepdog, tan, male, 5 years, Outlet Mall. 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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY ESTATE OF ROBERT M. OESHAZO and KEN MACFARLANE SMITH, Pwnantrt Special necehrer o( the Estate of Robert M. *"*■- Otancory No. CHOI-44 RITA a HALL, et Ms, —_ QBBgRQFPVBUCMIQW Tte. RITA D HALL, IF UVtNG • WHOSE LAST KNOWN POST OFFICE x- ADORESS IS 55 Brooks Drive Ormond Beech, FL 32074 SAID RITA D. HALL IS DECEASED. HER s DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS IN TITLE ANO/OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES. WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF -PARTIES UNKNOWNADDRESS UNKNOWN RITA K WRIGHT, IF LIVING, WHOSE LAST KNOWN POST OFFICE ADORESS 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" ADORESS UNKNOWN and MARCIA A. HALL A/K/A MARCIA A MEIER, IF LIVING, WHOSE LAST KNOWN POST OFFICE ADORESS IS 202 S E Broad Das Moines. IA 50315 IF THE SAID MARCIA A. HALL A/K/A MARCIA A. MEIER IS DECEASED, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS IN TITLE ANCVOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF "PARTIES UNKNOWN ADORESS UNKNOWN ROBERT W. HALL. IF LIVING, WHOSE LAST KNOWN POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 12019 Aroid Court Jacksonville, FL 32211 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 UNKNOWN* ADDRESS UNKNOWN and THE CHILDREN SURVIVING OR BORN POSTHUMOUSLY OF ALPHUS W. HALL ANCVOfl THE ISSUE OF ANY CHILD OF ALPHUS W. HALL IF LIVING, OR IF DEAD, THEIR HEIRS, DEVISEES. SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND/OR PRESONAL REPRESENTATIVES, WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF “PARTI TIES UNKNOWN- KNOWNADDRESS 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 THOR CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ALPHUS W. HALL ADORESS UNKNOWN THE CORPORATE SUCCESSORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ORMOND BEACH FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND/OR 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 UNKNOWN" ADORESS UNKNOWN and Weirs, devisees, successors in title, and/or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ALPHUS W. HALL, WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY (THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF “PARTIES UNKNOWN" "ADDRESS UNKNOWN and L INFANTS OR INCAPACITATED PERSONS WHO Y HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE 80 % ACRES CH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS CHANCERY tCAUSE, WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY TTHE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF “PARTIES UNKNOWN" JADDRESS UNKNOWN • and ANY AND ALL PARTIES WHO MAY BE ENTITLED TO CLAIM NOW OR IN THE FUTURE ANY INTEREST IN iOR TO THE REAL ESTATE CONSISTING OF 80 14 kCRES, MORE OR LESS, ON AND OFF STATE tOUTE 681 IN HAWTHORNE MAGISTERIAL DISUifllCT 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 object ol this suit is to quiet, establish, confirm and ratify title in the complainants to a certain 80 14 acre if land on and off 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 unctar 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, Ahat 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 hed once a week for four consecutive weeks in hannock News and shall be posted on the front door of the Courthouse for 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: jJobn C. Bennett Counsel for Complainants lAttomey at Law 306 N. West Street .Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3838 VSB# 14786 >1-7,11-14,11-21,11-28-01 •403109 COUNTRY COOKIN’ Business is BOOMING and we need dependable, hard-wording people to serve the best customers in town! NOW HIRING • Daytime Cooks •Waitstaff WE OFFER: ✓ Employee incentive program ✓ 401k plan ✓ Student incentive program ✓ Flexible hours to fit your schedule ✓ Part-time & Full-time hours ✓ No late night hours PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON. NO TELEPHONE CALLS. WARRENTON 623 Frost Ave. 540-349-9120 Electricians Apprentices Helpers All “bull" aside - we are the best, & we wart you on our TEAM. We olfer all the "beIs & whistles' when it comes to benefits. Do yourself a favor & call us today! CXr pay nns from $650 to $20.00hr - based on experience. Must have tools & transportation to shop. SUNDANCE ELEC. CONTRS., INC. 540-349-8200 EXT 12 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 540-347-4222 Construction Rental Yard Manager STOP COMMUTING and join Theros Equipment in New Baltimore, VA. Seeking a self motivated, hard working Rental Yard manager with a good attitude. Duties include inventory, maintenance of equipment, organization of <£ard & loading equipment. Also seeking a part-time yard assistant. Excellent salary, benefits, 401K, health, etc. Call Joel at 540-347-3291 MANAGERS We're looking for friendly individuals who want to make a difference as Area Managers & Maintenance Supervisors in our Gainesville Branch. Great advantages of joining the TruGreen LandCare team include excel, benefits, a Area Manager - 4yr. horticultural exper. req. • Manfenance Supervisors - no experience, wl train. If you’re looking tor a career wf lcng4ermpoterteitB6l For consideration, call Sam Wets in Gainesviie at 703-968-0668 or fax resume to: 703-968-9549 EOE/M/M/F/D/V OWN A COMPUTER? Put it Work! $500-$5,000 PT/FT. FREE BOOKLET 888-231-7854 www.gofordough.com BUSINESS MANAGER The Times Community Newspapers, located in Leesburg, VA, is currently seeking a self-motivated individual to manage the general functions of the office. High profile position allows exposure to virtually all aspects of business. Candidate must have administrative experience with good business sense. Individual responsible for payroll entry, new hires, benefit administration and supervision of receptionist. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, dental and 401 (k) plan. Fax or E-mail resume and salary requirements to: T. Martin (703)771-0036 tmartinCtlmesoaoers.com EOE (Times NORTHERN VIRGINIA CIRCULATION OPPORTUNITY Management Trainee for Circulation Dept. Full-time Seeking organized, selfmotivated individual willing to learn the newspaper delivery business inside and out. Successful candidate must possess management skills, be customer service oriented, have strong analytical skills and ability to motivate others. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including: S Health and Dental / 40IK Plan S Short & Long-Term Disability S Life Insurance Fax or e-mail resume and salary requirements to: FAX: 540-349-8676 email: jtoler&timespapers.com EOE Northern Virginia now hiring Warehouse/Delivery Personnel Needed Full-time position with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401K, vacation & sick leave. Must have good driving record and valid driver's license. Agriculture background helpful. Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-op Sperryvtlte. Virginia 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: (puntry 11E. Lee Hwy. Warren ton, VA or call Rob: 540-347-9000 Body Shop Technician needed for extremely busy and growing dealership. If you can turn more than 100 hours, we have plenty of work for you. Great working environment and great pay. Fax resume to: 540-349-1040 or apply in person to Devon Cornwell: 11 E. Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA Security Officer $9.25 to start Immediate Opening! PT security officer needed for new site in Warrenton. Saturday & Sunday, Midnight shift. State certification preferred, but not required Call Samantha today for an interview! Abacus Security 129 E. Davis St., #120 Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-8677 EOE- DCJS #11-1009 FISCAL ASSISTANT Part-time Position at the Fauquier Campus 24 hours per week $8.99 per hour Duties: Receipt, classify, record, and deposit revenue, reconcile revenue reports/prepare accounts payable voucher packages: review purchase requisitions and order goods and services; review travel vouchers: and other duties as assigned. QuaSicaiions: Strong rterpersonal skis, teem player. flext»*y as to availabWy. to computer keracy with knowk edge of spreadsheet and word applications. organized, strong mathematical abity. and abkty to set priorities HrJ\ School diploma or equvaiert Experience with fiscal responstolties and meeting the ptfcfc. An orignal completed signed Corrmonweath of Virginia application must be received in the Human Resource office Applications wl be accepted until 8ie position is filed For more information or an application visit our home page at www.tf.vccs.edu or call the Human Resource Office at 540-868-7109 Lord Fairfax Community College PO Box 47 Middletown, VA 22645 An EEO/AA Employer Child Care Center Director Walnut Grove Child Care Centers • •Competitive salary based on exp. • • Benefits & bonuses Must have child care experience Contact 540 439-2500 or 540-347-6520 or 703-754-3322 Receptionist Can you make first impressions that last? If you have a pleasant personality and enjoy dealing with people. HEALTHSOUTH, the nation’s largest independent provider of medical rehabilitation services, would like you to handle front desk duties for our busy outpatient physical therapy office in Warrenton. You must make a professional appearance, have excellent organizational & communication skills and be able to handle a variety of office tasks. We offer a complete benefit package for this full-time position. For prompt consideration, fax resume to (540) 662-0501. EOE. We’ve Got Northern Virginia All WrappeaUP! Place an Ad today! Times Classified Call 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 I Hoana Opportunities as diverse as the nation we serve. Virtually any job you can imagine is available within the CIA, plus some you can’t imagine. As the premier agency responsible for political, sodal, economic and technological intelligence worldwide, the CIA has never offered more exciting ami challenging career opportunities for new employees than now. An agency with our wide scope of duties needs a work force with the rich diversity offered by the multicultural nation we serve. This is especially true today when the dynamic global community is changing foster than ever before. Wt are currently seeking the following professionals to join us: Finance Assistants Supporting financial data processing and pre-audit reconciliation, you’ll prepare/audit vendor invoices and travel-related transactions, and fulfill cashier and other assigned duties. Requires solid problem-solving, communications and customer service skills. Proven time management and multitasking talents are desired. Current AS/AA holders who are pursuing a BS/BA in finance, accounting or business administration are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is Contract IWm — a mix of fail- and part-time. Because of our national security role, applicants must have US citizenship and the ability to successfully complete medical examinations and security procedures, including a polygraph interview. The CIA is America's premier intelligence agency, and we are committed to building and maintaining a work force as diverse as the nation we serve. Send your resume to: Recruitment Center, PO Bax 4090, Dept ATNPI101, RestoaVA 20I9S. Challenges for a (hanging world. Vait our site at www.aa.gov An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work forte. WASHINGTON ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER 401 (k), uniforms, staff meals, other benefits. Call Eddie @ 540-675-3800 ext. 34 Resume to: EDDIE, The Inn at Little Washington P.O. Box 300 Washington, VA 22747 Fax: 540-675-3100 EOE Rewards For* ^ Results ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE? To be part of our elite seasonal support team, you’ll work hard, but we’ll reward you with competitive pay, comprehensive training and an outstanding work environment. SEASONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVES $n.OO/HOUR Training Starts December 3rt! EARN EXTRA MONEY FOR THE HOUDAYS! Apply at Intuit 110 Juliad Court Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Fax: (540)286-6700. Email: resume@intuitcom For directions, call our job line at 1-800-285-4854 Intuit He's Check! ne H is List, Is your child on Santa's good list'pM Have your child's name published on December 19th in The Times Community Newspapers on Santa's good list. Your child will receive a letter from Santa as the countdown to the holidays begins! Simply fill out this form, moil or fax with payment to: ATTN: Santa's List 9 E. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176 or Pax: 702-6?9-127? or call it in and have your credit card _ number ready to: 702-771-1110 Deadline: December 1412 Moon your name <**•*»•. zip phone number (Please use additional paper if more n Children's Names (first & last) $15 first child $10 each additional child >om is needed. The Times Community Newspapers i Address to mail letter to if different than yours. street address city, state, zip credit card number expiration name on card toes not guarantee the U S. Postal Service)

Community saddened by death Our community here was saddened by the passing of Mr. Edmund Burke, a lifelong native, which occurred last Saturday at Overlook Nursing Home in Warrenton, where he had been a resident for some time. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to his daughter, Joyce and her family. Condolences go out to Mrs. Doris Dennis and her family of Dennis Road, upon the loss of her sister, Mrs. Julie Dennis, wife of Newton Dennis who passed away at her residence in Ventnor, N.J. on Monday, Nov. 17. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen made a pre-Thanksgiving trip to Southwest,Va. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Wednesday afternoon guest of Mr. and Mrs. • Ray Frazier and Christopher on Turkey Ridge Road. Zachary Hale of Indiana spent last week here with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and family- lyMr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and family. The month has passed and it’s time for the “Singing and Pickin” party to take place at Salem Fire Hall, this Friday, Nov. 30, from 6 until 10 p.m. Food and beverages will be available by the fire department. For more information, call 825-0781. Thanksgiving Day luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier were Charles Boston Boston By MARIE RATIONS 987-8802 Wharton of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Compton of Flint Hill, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson, Mark, Mitsy and Tim and Ray Wharton, all local and Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Brenda Richards, who celebrated her day Tuesday, Nov. 27, and wishes are extended to Glenn Tharp Sr., whose day is Saturday, Dec. 1. Who would believe that after all the “turkey” that was consumed in the past days, a day of “results” would be celebrated. Well, Tuesday, Nov. 27 was observed as “National Sick of Turkey Day” and perhaps many joined the day. The Women’s Auxiliary of Canaan Baptist Church is sponsoring their Prayer Breakfast, this Saturday, Dec. 1 beginning at 9 a.m., with Lois Glascoe of New Life Christian Center in Mechanicsville as guest speaker. An after Thanksgiving Day dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and children Saturday evening when they entertained as guests, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Kevin and Jason, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson, Matthew Bragg and Ray Wharton. We join with Salem Baptist Church and friends to extend sympathy to their pastor, Rev. Sandy Martin upon the passing of his mother, Mrs. Ada Martin in Richardsville last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Gheen in Mauertown, They were joined there by Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Findley of Hagerstown, Md, Joel Peregory and children, Heidi and Kenny of Catlett, Mrs. Lucille Peregory and Mr. and ‘Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal and Donald Gheen of Bealeton. Rev. Jim Pittman, family, choir and congregation joined with other churches throughout the community for the Amissville Community Thanksgiving services, which were held at the Amissville Methodist Church on Thursday. The month of November, . which is almost gone, has been proclaimed as National Hospice Month, and the more people know about Hospice care, the more they will be able to benefit from the care. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Should anyone in our area have a family member or know of anyone who was a veteran and now over 100 years old call 888-371-5848 and relay the information as the Library of Congress is seeking any collections they can of these veterans. Nick Jeffries, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and children were in Catlett Friday evening to attend a birthday party honoring Missy Bragg at the home of Joel Peregory and children. A “Bible School for Christmas” will be held at the Novum Baptist Church in Reva, this Saturday, Dec. 1, beginning at 10 a.m. continuing until 2:30 p.m. Regular bible school activities, crafts, music, bible study and lunch will take place. For any other information call 727-0155. We’re glad to report that Miss Mary Tharp of Aaron Mountain Road has recovered enough to be out again. Our prayers continue for her sister, Rosie. Have a great week! Ginger From Page B1 and in one layer. Do not try to assemble pieces into the gingerbread barn the same day as they are made even if they appear cool enough. You’ll be sorry! Day 4: Decorate the pieces in the flat, let dry You will be “gluing” your house together with ornamental frosting. Use it liberally, holding pieces together until set. Don’t be stingy with the frosting. For easy handling, make only one batch of frosting at a time. This way, it will not dry out before it’s used. Whenever possible, decorate the cookie pieces in the flat. That way, frosting can dry where you want it instead of slipping down. When pieces are completely dry, assemble them as completed units into the barn shape. A total of four batches of frosting are needed for assembly and decoration of this design. Make up the batches as needed. Ornamental Frosting This recipe makes one batch of ornamental frosting. It’s also known as royal icing. It will dry rock-hard. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package confectionery sugar 3 tablespoons meringue powder Preparation Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat together confectionery sugar and meringue powder with 1/3 cup water until blended and stiff, about 5 minutes. You have reached the proper consistency when a knife drawn through the mixture will leave a clean-cut path. Keep bowl covered with plastic wrap at all times to prevent drying out. Use the ornamental frosting to attach doors on the bam sides and front. Using a pastry bag, decorate doors with 2 Xs — one at the top and one at the bottom. Decorate the sides of the door to hide unattractive edges. Pipe buttons and faces on the gingerbread men. Pipe spots and eyes on the ponies. Pipe roof shingles. Pipe any other decorative pieces you’d like. Let dry 2 days (uncovered) at room temperature. Note: Meringue powder is available wherever cake decorating supplies are sold. If you can’t find any in your area, call Wilton Industries (cake decorating supplies and speciality ingredients), (708) 9637100, Ext. 320. Day 5: Assemble decorated piece units and let dry Make up ornamental frosting as needed and assemble house sections onto prepared base or tray securing bottoms with frosting. Apply frosting thickly at comers as you join side pieces together. Hold together until set. Set roof base over top, securing with icing. Use soup or similar sized cans to brace pieces together until dry (1-2 days). After base is dry, add roof, securing with icing. Let stand several days until dry. Day 6: Add decorations and let dry completely Make up ornamental frosting. Tint with food coloring if desired. Use a pastry bag to pipe decorative trim to hide all raw edges and seams. Let some frosting drip down roof edges for icicles. Stand gingerbread boys and ponies around barn, securing feet in icing. Add shredded wheat as bales of hay and any other decoration desired. Use frosting as glue. Let dry several days until hard. Preserving your gingerbread barn Some people try to preserve their gingerbread creations from year to year. Other people prefer to nibble away and make a new one each year. Preserving a gingerbread house can be difficult. If it’s wrapped, the house probably will soften and collapse. If you don’t wrap it, it can get buggy and dusty. Icing colors can fade. Candies can get sticky. Some people have good results spraying the house with a clear acrylic craft spray, the way you spray bread dough ornaments. You just have to remember not to eat the gingerbread house if it’s been sprayed. But why not just eat the gingerbread house as part of your holiday ritual? This recipe will keep the cookies fresh-tasting even though they will have dried out some. Just think of them as gingerbread biscotti and dip them into your latte. It will being a tasteful close to your hectic holiday season. For more information about gingerbread houses, ask a research librarian for books on making gingerbread houses. Or go on the Web to www.gingerbreadland.com. Karla Seidita, food writer, is a graduate home economist who owns and operates Karla’s Great Cheesecakes. During December, she holds a Gala Holiday Open House and Tasting at her kitchen in Fredericksburg. Details are available at 371-3754 and on the Web at www.KarlasGreatCheesecakes. com. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES The name says it all! We are the resource for all your Real Estate needs. • Buying, selling or investing (not all available properties are listed) • Construction and building questions. 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