Rappahannock News, November 28, 2002

124th Year... No. 48 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2002 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Basketball tournament scheduled The Senior class at Rappahannock County High School will be having the Alumni Basketball Tournament for men and women on Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30. The cost to play is $15 per person. For more information and/or to register call Kelly Settle at 987-8575. Games will begin at 6:30 both evening. Admission is $3. Winter band concert slated The Rappahannock County School Band will be having its winter band concert on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at RCHS auditorium. Band Director Lynne Fournier extends an invitation to the public to “come and enjoy an evening of entertainment.” For further information call Mrs. Fournier at 987y2D8575. Community service planned A community Thanksgiving service will be held Thanksgiving morning at 10 at the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church on Route 522 in Sperryville. The offering will be forwarded to Rappahannock’s Department of Social Services for needs during the holidays. Rev. John Farrar will be the guest speaker. For additional information call 987-8137. College night, aid workshop planned The RCHS Guidance Department is having a college information night/financial aid workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. The Financial Aid workshop will begin at 7 p.m. General information on colleges and applying for financial aid as well as a workshop for students on how to compose an essay for college applications and scholarships will be offered. Students in grades 8-12 along with their parents are encouraged to attend. For further information call Jason Gochenour at 987-8575. Holiday closings The Rappahannock County Government Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday as will the Rappahannock Public School System. Area post offices, the Rappahannock National Bank and the Rappahannock News will be closed on Thursday, however will assume regular business hours on Friday. Rappahannock Happenings • Monday, Dec. 2 at 2 and 7 p.m., the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at the Rappahannock Courthouse. • Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-8, “Christmas in Washington” celebration. • Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. the Rappahannock School Board will meet in the Band Room at RCHS. • Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m., the Washington Town Council will meet at the Washington Town Hall. 6 ■ IIBIII II |l III (■■II 03700 11 23050 2 Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) A Christmas celebration planned for Town of Washington Dec. 6-8 By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Writer If there is one elf that has been working overtime in pulling this year’s Christmas celebration together in the Town of Washington, it is town resident Claudia Mitchell who has been enthusiastically planning the three-day event since July. The “Christmas in Little Washington” celebration is scheduled for the entire weekend of Dec. 6-8. It is sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community, as it has been for the past three years. “I just love the Christmas celebration here,” said Ms. Mitchell, chairperson of the event, in a recent interview. “It is the one thing I know of that brings all the people from our county here. And groups like the Colonial Dancers and actors in the Shepherds’ Pla> have been practicing for two to three months. People are making new friends, long lasting friends. “I think the town is just charming and this Christmas celebration seems a natural fit.” A larger than usual turnout for the holiday festivities is anticipated this year because of the variety of events scheduled and the participation of additional groups. The town will be decked out in its Christmas finery while town criers from the 4-H Pony Club ride through village streets spreading Christmas cheer along with a group of costumed merrymakers from the newly formed Rainbow Bridge Rappahannock Youth Theatre. Businesses are planning special Christmas treats in their shops as Photo courtesy of Jerry Goebel DANCERS: The RAAC will host a "Christmas in Washington" celebration on Dec. 6, 7 and 8. Colonial dancers will be performing as part of the festivities. are the bed and breakfasts, including the Foster Harris House which will have on display a lifelong collection of Christmas plates. The Country Cafe will be serving a special Christmas menu during the celebration and Sunnyside Market will be offering a special carry out menu of Christmas treats as well as a tasting of Christmas confections, said Ms. Mitchell. The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, which will have an antique fire truck sitting in the “Quiet Place” across from Trinity Episcopal Church on Gay Street, is sponsoring a “soup station” there starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, featuring potato soup, cider and pies. The Rappahannock High School senior class and the Culinary Arts classes will sponsor a Christmas Sweet Shoppe with handmade truffles and Christmas candy in the Washington Town Hall on Gay Street throughout the day, both Saturday and Sunday, starting at 11 a m. This is a fundraiser for the senior class trip and for the culinary' arts class field trip. See CELEBRATION, Page A8 Jackson District howls at kennel By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Planning Commission held its November meeting at the Amissville Fire Hall to obtain citizen input into the Comprehensive Plan review process, but a rigorous and lengthy review of two applications left time only for a glance at Jackson District residents’ desires. Mark and Linda Smith applied for a Special Use Permit for a commercial dog boarding kennel on a 10 acre tract on Viewtown Road in Amissville. The property is currently owned by George Chamberlin, and the contract on it is contingent upon issuance of the kennel use permit by the County. Mr. Smith explained that he and his wife intend to renovate the existing kennel on the property and to make it a state-of-the art facility to provide “quality boarding care for” to fifteen dogs, and later to build an additional kennel to house a total of up to fifty animals on the property. He said that he and his wife have been active in the rescue and placement of abandoned or unwanted Dobermans with the nonprofit Doberman Assistance, Rescue and Education organization for four years, and thus have had significant experience in various aspects of dog care. He said that boarded dogs would each have its own run, and that dogs would remain inside the kennel except for brief periods of attended outdoor activity in an enclosed exercise area. Current owner and private kennel See PLANNERS, Page A7 Sperryville’s Blue Ridge Christinas celebration features treasures of Rappahannock County The weekend after Thanksgiving Day is traditionally the beginning of the holiday season and Sperryville’s Blue Ridge Christmas celebration is a delightful way to get in the spirit. The shops and galleries throughout town will be offering Rappahannock County’s finest treasures and fun for all your friends and family from Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday Dec. 1. If your interest runs to fine art, crafts and handmade jewelry, Long View Gallery, Blueridge Artisans and Sperryville Pottery are vour destination. And don’t forget to stop by the two exciting new exhibitions of photographs by Chris Johns and paintings and etchings of Neil Rizos. Chris Johns’ new book Wild at Heart will be for sale in Long View Gallery and their entire selection of handmade designer jewelry will be on sale at 25 percent off. Suzanne Zylonnis at Sperryville Pottery will be creating her dramatic raku and smoke fired pottery. Enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cider as you shop one of Sperryville’s most interesting collections of crafts and handmade gifts. While on Main Street, stop by the Old Sperryville Bookshop and browse their eclectic stock of new, old and unusual books and enjoy a cup of Joan Gannon’s renowned coffee. Be sure to ask Mr. Gannon to fire up his model train for a reminder of Christmas past. Ann’s Mountain Garden is your next stop to stock up on gifts for the gardener including tools, bulbs (on sale for 10 percent off), and interesting plants. Then head up the street in the other direction to visit Uncommon Sense and the Thornton River Fly Shop. Elizabeth Harris, proprietor of Uncommon Sense, will help you find the perfect fragrances and personal care products, which will be on sale throughout the weekend. Paul at the fly shop will be demonstrating fly-casting techniques with his impressive offering of flyfishing equipment. Everything in the shop is on sale for the weekend except flies and his collection of vintage tackle. Santa Claus will be visiting the Virginia Appeal shop on Fridays from now until Christmas. Bring the kids to see with Santa while you shop for Virginia food products and Virginia made gifts. After browsing up and down historic Main Street, be sure to visit the shops along the highway leading to the Shenandoah National Park. Here you will find uniquely Sperryville gifts from apples to Cooter’s memorabilia. Southern Grace, the area’s most interesting garden and home decor shop will be selling their wonderful Fraser Fir Christmas trees - thought by many to be the finest tree available. Next door, stop in the Glassworks Gallery at Oldway Art Center to see Eric Kvarnes’ stunning blown glass creations. Traveling east on US 211 you will Attic Treasures and just off Route 1003 there’s the Sperryville Antique Market. Rappahannock County is famous for its art, crafts, food and one-of-akind gifts and there is no better opportunity to find that something special than visiting Sperryville during the Blue Ridge Christmas celebration. Photo courtesy of Amy Hicks SOON TO APPEAR: Santa Claus is coming to Virginia Appeal in Sperryville, Friday nights from 6-8 Nov. 29 through Dec. 20! Santa is arriving "Special Delivery" at 6 p.m. on the evening after Thanksgiving.

Panther Pause By Kendra Hitt RCHS “Rapp-Up" Reporter On Nov. 16, the enthusiastic Forensic Team’s coach and sponsor, Mrs. Blubaugh, led the way to the Blacksburg High School Invitational in Blacksburg. Once there, three students from RCHS competed against other schools by speaking and talking about certain subjects. Laura Maloney and Erin Opseth performed a twowoman play in the Duo Interpretation category called “He's Mine.” Mrs. Blubaugh said that they stood back to back as if ready for a gunfight from an old movie, firing out penetrating words instead of cold, hard bullets. As three rounds finally ended, they were unable to make it to the finals but still had competed successfully. Although they weren’t able to go any further, the future looks bright for these young, strong speakers, according to their coach. Finally, the last entered into the competition was Christina Norwood who showed her love for poetry in the Poetry Interpretation section. Christina read “Ain’t I A Woman” and “ Still I Rise.” After three rounds she was unable to move to the finals but still plans on competing again next month. Congratulations to the team on a job well done and for making our school proud. • Two weeks ago, winter sports tryouts for Varsity and JV volleyball, Junior Panther basketball, wrestling and bas ketball were held, and now we have our new teams for this This season oipens up with new experiences and a chance to be closer to teammates. C o n g r a t - ulations goes out to all those who made it and to those who didn’t — a big thumbs up for trying out. Whether players are just trying out or have been playing a long time, there’s always a bit of excitem e n t W hen we go out to the center of the mat, the butterflies in our stomachs are unbearable,” exclaimed Andy Propst. This year will be his third year at wrestling. Then there are the ones that are playing a sport for the first time. “Sports have never stood out in my head, but now that this is my last year I figured I would do two of the track events because what better way to be remembered besides breaking a few records,” stated KiKi Payne. Every sport, though, takes great practice and the love for the game is oxygen to the players and community. “Teamwork is an essential component of many athletic NOTICE 2002 Rappahannock County taxes have been mailed and must be paid on or before December 5, 2002 to avoid penalty. Failure to receive a bill through the mail does not relieve the taxpayer of any additional charges that will accrue under law for failure to pay within the prescribed time. Treasurer’s office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. Frances A. Foster Treasurer 540-675-5360 OPEN APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICTS Any persons wishing to make application for the creation of new Agricultural & Forestal Districts, or who wish to add onto existing Agricultural & Forestal Districts are encouraged to notify the County Administration Office of your intent by Monday, December 16, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. While applications for new districts or tag-ons may be made at any time, the Board of Supervisors policy is to encourage applications during a single enrollment period, thus limiting public hearing, advertising and related costs. The County Administration Office may be reached at (540) 675-5330, with correspondence directed to PO Box 519, Washington, Va. 22747. Forms for new district creation or for Tag-ons are available from 8:30-4:30 M-F. By Order Of: ' \ John W. McCarthy County Administrator □ Please enter my new subscription to: Happahannoch Subscription Rates By __ Rappahannock.$21 .““/yeaf Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.°°/year Name Address ___ City_State_Zip _ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or moocy order payable to: Xappaiunnock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for -,s _ CHANGE OF ADDRESS I Old Address: New Address: | . ._ _:_I I The Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. endeavors,” Mr. Weir remarked. He is an eighth grade teacher and a big help to the wrestling v team. • In other news, a big pat on the back goes to senior Dawn Andreoni who went to George Mason High School o n Saturd a y , Nov. 9, to compete in a one-act play mpetition against tour other schools with her fellow cast members, Julia Baumgardner and Derrick Hiserman. They took the roles as a crazy woman (Dawn), her son (Derrick), and daughter-inlaw (Julia). The Actress of the Year Award went to Dawn Andreoni for her outstanding performance in the play. “It was a great honor, but it’s all thanks to my director, Jean Elizabeth and Derek and Julia,” Dawn said. Upcoming events • Nov. 30, JV Boys’ Basketball away at Wakefield Country Day School at 11 a.m., scrimmage • Dec. 2, Junior Panther Basketball, home game against Cedar Lee Middle School at 4 p.m. • Dec. 2, Volleyball, away game against Luray at 6 p.m. • Dec. 2, Academic team takes on Madison in RCHS Band room at 6 p.m. • Dec. 3, JV Boys’ Basketball home game against Timber Ridge School at 6 p.m. • Dec. 3, Boys’ JP Basketball against W.C. Taylor Middle School at 4 p.m. • Dec. 5, Band Concert in RCHS auditorium at 7 p.m. Choose & Cut Your Christmas Tree 4 00 , INC. I TAX Wreaths, Crafts, Over 10.000 to choose from & Hoping Starting Nov. 29th Stonehearth Tree Farm Leon. VA FREE Hot Drinks Thurs.-Sun. FREE Coloring Books FREE Candy Canes For Children 8 miles South ot Culpeper on U.S. 29 West on 631 at Prince Michel Winery. 1 2 mi. to farm Virginia Auto Group Inc. I Mouse Financing Under New Management • Warrenton, VA (540) 347-7446 MasterCard • Visa • Discover • American Express Accepted for Payments & Down Payment Weekly or Bi-Weekly Payments BUY HERE • PAY HERE Do.wn Payments Starting at $400 HOURS: MorvFri 9-7 Sat 96 NOW RENTING • Cars • Trucks • Vans • Tow dollies • Daily • Weekly • Monthly Rates • No Credit Cards Needed Open House What do you value for your child’s education? Visit St. Luke’s to see how we make a difference...one child at a time. Sunday, December 8, 2002 & Sunday, January 5, 2003 2:00-4:00pm RSVP to (540)825-8890 dcockerill@stlukeslutheranschool.com St. Luke’s Lutheran School 1200 Old Rixeyville Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Website: www.stlukeslutheranschool.com * Academic Excellence? ‘Character Development? ‘Community Values? County resident sentenced in fatal collision case Offers to pay tuition for victim’s son By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Wnter Rappahannock County Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey W. Parker sentenced Joseph F. Claffy Jr., 65, last Thursday to eight years in prison for involuntary manslaughter and one year for driving under the influence of alcohol in a fatal collision last December involving 30-year-old Troy Foster of Flint Hill. Judge Parker suspended all but one year and two months of the sentence which was to run concurrently. The judge presided over a packed courtroom filled with Claffy and Foster family members and supporters, several of whom addressed him before sentencing. What made this an unusual sentencing was that Mr. Claffy, who has said he accepts full responsibility for what happened, offered to pay the college tuition for Mr. Foster’s sixyear-old son, Isaiah, and the judge took him up on it. He is required to pay not more than four years of tuition at a Virginia state supported institution. Mr. Claffy, whose home is on Bear Wallow Road near Flint Hill, reported to the county jail last Thursday night to begin his 14 month sentence. Upon release from prison, Mr. Claffy will be on four years of supervised probation with the condition that he perform 100 hours of community service and undergo any substance abuse testing and treatment as deemed necessary by his probation officer. Mr. Claffy’s driver’s license was indefinitely revoked. He can not reapply for one for 10 years. He also has to attend and complete the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program course for persons convicted of drunk driving. The sentencing stems from a fatal collision that occurred last Dec. 21 when Mr. Claffy’s red Ford F250 pickup truck crossed over to the other side of the road (Route 659) and struck Mr. Foster head on at a crest in the road. Mr. Foster, who was driving his silver Toyota pickup, died at the scene. Mr. Foster had just left his parents’ home on Dearing Road and was on his way to cash his paycheck at the Flint Hill bank before he went Christmas shopping with his son and fiance, Stephanie. Authorities said that Mr. Claffy had been drinking bourbon during the day of the accident and his alcohol level was .201. The legal limit in Virginia is .08, which means Mr. Claffy’s level was more than twice the legal limit. Mr. Claffy, who suffered serious injuries from the collision, had originally been charged with aggravated involuntary manslaughter which carries up to 20 years. In a plea agreement, Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke reduced the maximum Mr. Claffy could get to 11 years. Mr. Claffy had no prior criminal record. When looking at the state sentencing guidelines in cases where defendants are found guilty of the same offenses of which Mr. Claffy was found guilty, the average time a defendant serves is one year and seven months, when a defendant has no prior record, said Mr. Luke. Mr. Luke said that one of the purposes of sentencing is deterrence and he hopes that this case will deter others from driving while under the influence of alcohol. “Maybe they’ll think when they take that last shot of whiskey, and not get behind the wheel,” he said. County Social Services will continue holiday tradition Rappahannock County Department of Social Services is continuing its annual tradition of collecting food and monetary donations to assist families in need during the holiday season. “As we do every year, we are asking for your help in • Excauating • Tree service • Landscaping Quality Work Fully Insured Licensed SATISFACTION GUARANTEE TO ALL CUSTOMERS 540-987-9048 making this donation drive a success. Please share your holiday spirit and help us give back to our communities,” said Social Services staff members. Beverly Leathers, Director of Social Services praises Rappahannock County Community for, “always responding generously to ensure that our less fortunate citizens are remembered and well taken care of during this festive time of year.” “Often people donate to causes and never truly know how the money was used or if it even had a direct impact.” Mrs. Leathers remarked. “When you donate here you can feel assured that you have given direct assistance to brighten the holidays for someone in your community.” All donations are used to aid families in need, elderly citizens and the foster children of the county in having a Merry Christmas! Rappahannock County DSS staff anticipates a huge outpouring from the kind open hearted members of the Rappahannock community. The Office is open daily from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., donations are accepted in person at the office at 354 Gay Street or may be mailed to P.O. Box 87 Washington, Va. 22747-0087. Donations will be accepted until Friday Dec. 20, 2002. The Office will close for Christmas on Tuesday Dec. 24. Any community members with questions may call the office at 6753313. The Rappahannock Social Service staff would like to take this opportunity to thank community members in advance for rising to the occasion and aiding in this endeavor. Fresh Cut [Norway Spruce Christmas Trees at ^Hearthstone School Nov. 30th through Dec. 24th b OPEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, „ Weekends 10 a.m. ^ to 6 p.m. 2 miles West of Sperryville on Hwy 211 987-9212

There’s no need to travel outside Rappahannock for your holiday shopping. (Christmas "frees Why Is The Southern Grate Fraser Fir Christmas Tree So Special. FRIDflY/Nov. 29 Vyktoria Pratt/Kcating with the fabulous Vaughan Brothers Saturday/Nov. 30 The return of BLACK SHEEP Our Fraser fV "free is most noted for its stubborn needle retention, with proper care it is literally a "free that VVori t £)ie during the entire Fjoliday Reason. Oar fVaser Rir has short soft needles, thick hardy branches, deep green color and a wonderful Refreshing Mountain fVagrance. F verq Fraser Fir is individually chosen and tagged by us in the month of /-\u^ust. Qur Fraser Fts are cut Thanksgiving week. \Ve are there to immediately load onto 3 closed bed truck. J he trees are then set up on our tree lot where we spray them with water each morning to preserve freshness. Monday/Doc 3 Chef Garrick with his Global Spicy Cuisine “Fabulous. you can 't miss it!" .............Local dinar 540-987-3162 www.bluQmooncafQ.com Virginia Gift Baskets Customized just for you! On-line ordering: www.VirginiaAppeal.com Open Friday nights until 9:00pm from Nov. 29th through Dec. 20th, Hours: 10-4:30 except Tuesdays 540-987-9378 At J the We Ahi Andiuiduaf —Attention A hat 7 Ue Cjive An Coerg Aree illicit WaL Ours So Special J* IJou Will S9ree A hat St's She perfect Christmas An ZJlanksqi ankscjiving A Bountiful Holiday To You .All Uti O.r X,Z, Southern Cjrace Closed on Thanksgiving Dav Southern Cjrace (jratiruj 'l/Jour ^Cije, - Jlome (jcirJen Located on 211 West, Sperrwille, VA (540) 987-8424 www.southerngrace.com Slop Ou, i l 'utorian ^Jdouse ^ tiffed u itIt _ Jloluiay Cjifti and orations l Pick out vour tree, “■"decorate vour tree and place gifts under your tree £ \s4t Southern Cjrtice % | Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Wed. & Sun. 12 Noon-5pm, Closed Tuesday /y\ r.h. ballard art, rug & home .JUST ARRIVED FOR CHRISTMAS! Affordable French Imports from Provence and Paris, Cards, Children’s Gifts, Christmas Gift Bags & Baskets, Soaps & Lotions, Candles, Glassware, Dishes, Tablecloths, and more! 307 Main Street Washington, VA 540-675-1411 OPEN: THURS. - MON., 10 am - 6 pm /\nris fountain Fraser Fir Wreaths 8c Roping For all of your holiday decorating needs: We will have the fallowing available ^ Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas • Poinsettias • Rosemary Trees • Ivy Centerpiece arrangements with candle • Ivy Topiaries • Christmas Cactuses ^ • Cyclamens • Paper Whites • Amaryllis S, New shipment of Orchids just arrived Let us help you make that special gardener Jn your home happy this Christmas 10% OFF? AD Lee Pottery Hand Garden Tools Potting Soils Now available: 100% Organic Seeds of Change « 540-987-9182 After Hours 540-987-3336 * 7 Open 10-5 Thurs-Mon Open Friday nights until 8:30 - Nov.29-Dec.20 Blue Ridge Christmas in Sperryville Sale of Civil War Art Prints All limited edition prints by Dale Gallon, David Wright, and others, reduced 30%. Prints of Stonewall Jackson, J.E.B. Stuart, John S. Mosby, Robert E. Lee &. others, many framed, including ovals. Come see our Christmas train, and special displays of holiday gift hooks and author-signed hooks. This Friday, Saturday & Sunday only for this sale at €Hb Jsperrptnlle JJoofeSfjop Historic Main Street in the Village 540-987-8444 e-mail: bo<>kchurch@earthlink.net at the home and studio of Jeanne Drevas 70 Potter's Ridge Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740 540-987-3113 December 7 St 8 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days Also by appointment on Dec. 6 and Dec. 9 Come see my new work made from gleanings of field and forest and of course I have my old favorites including the cats. Directions from Sperryville: Qo south 1/2 mile on 522 towards Culpeper. Turn right on 231 towards Madison. Go 4 miles and turn right on 681. Go 1 mile to Potters Ridge Lane. Turn right and go up to the top of the ridge. My work can be purchased at the Odyssey Collection in k Washington, VA, Sara Schneidman's in Culpeper, the Blue jpP Peach in The Plains, and Long View. Gallery in Sperryville. _ Chris Johns Photographs from his new book Wild at Heart Photographs on exhibit Nov. 29 - Dec. 30 Reception and Rook Signing Saturday, Nov. 30, 4:00 - 7:00 _ Coffee and Conversation with Chris Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 WO AM - 1:00 PM l iistoik Mam Street, Sperryvtlle, VA 10:00 6:00'llmrsday through Monday S4t l OS"1 A121 www.l<Migviewgallen o >tn Long View Gallery’s Holiday Jewelry Sale 25% Off Handmade Designer Jewelry November 29 - December 30 42 Main Street Sperryville, VA 540.987.3121 longviewgaUery.com

County youth earn awards for community service By Hazel Zinn-Day 4 H Program Support Technician. Senior Twenty-two youth from Rappahannock County earned the gold and silver President’s Student Service Awards. The Salem Runtan Club of Culpeper County sponsored this wonderful recognition of the youth of our community. These awards honor students \cho have performed volunteer ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF HAMPTON DISTRICT There has recently occurred a vacancy on the Rappahannock County School Board for Hampton Magisterial District. Under the laws of the Commonwealth, this vacancy must be filled by the School Board within 45 days. Any registered voter who is a resident of Hampton District is eligible for appointment by the School Board to this unexpireo term (through December 31. 2003). In order to be considered for appointment, an nterested individual must make hisfier desires known in writing bv Tuesday. December 10. 2002. to the Clerk of Rappahannock County School Board, at the Scnoo1 Board Office-6 Schoolhouse Road Washington. Va 22747. Such notification of interest must contain your name, address, telephone number, and declaration that you are a registered voter m your district. Also, you should list your community experience, your interest m Rappahannock County Schools (or other schools) and any recent involvement in school or educational activities. Further, please include a brief statement, (two paragraphs or less) why you wish to be considered for this position. A public hearing will be held by the School Board for the purpose of considering those interested in this appointment at a special meeting for that purpose in the Band Room at the Rappahannock County High School on Tuesday. December 17. 2002 ai 7:30 P M. No person whose name was not considered at a public hearing may be eligible for appointment bv the School Board. For further information, call Mr. Frank Warner, 987-8103. Order of Rappahannock County School Board. community service to organizations in Rappahannock County. The Gold Award is presented to students who contribute one hundred hours of service in a twelve-month period. The Gold Award consists of a certificate with a gold seal signed by the President of the United States and a gold lapel pin. The Silver Award is presented to students who perform fifty hours of service. The Silver Award recipients receive a certificate with a silver seal and signed by the President of the United States and a silver lapel pin. Gold Award recipients this year are Allison Antony, Ashleigh Burke, Ashley Corbin, Dylan Corbin, Nathan Corbin, Carlv Day, Devin Day, Katie Giles, Anne Ashleigh Lamma, Caroline Massie, David Massie, Christina Norwood, Ruth Ann Oyster, Jesse Palmer, Andy Propst, Henry Robertson, and Jason Simeon. 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In Brief Greenwood Cattle LLC joins membership Greenwood Cattle LLC of Washington, Va. is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports John Crouch, executive vice president of the national breed registry organization in St. Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with more than 36,000 active adult and junior members is the largest beef cattle registry Association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more than 14 million registered Angus. The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records on individual animals for its members. These permanent records help members select and mate the best animals in their herds to produce high quality, efficient breeding cattle which are then recorded with the American Angus Association. Most of these registered Angus are used by the U.S. farmers and ranchers who raise high quality beef for U.S. consumption. Rizos exhibiting in Sperryville Neil Rizos, painter and printmaker, will exhibit at Blueridge Artisans in Sperryville. The show will hang Nov. 29 through Dec. 16. There will be an artist's reception, Friday evening, Nov. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m., and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 9871000. Contributions sought for annual program The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office will be sponsoring its seventh annual "Shop with a Deputy" program this Christmas season for some of the county’s most needy citizens. The date for this year's program will be Dec. 14. The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office, in conjunction with other county representatives, will select children whose families have little or no funds for the Christmas holidays. The children will meet at the Sheriffs Office where they will be paired up with a uniformed officer who will assist the children with their purchases. The children will then be driven to K-Mart in Times Community Newspapers. 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Those volunteering will have access to state of the art exercise equipment. If interested call Hermione at 825-2028 or Dot at 829-1041. WBC to host evening dinner The Washington Baptist Church will once again join in the annual Christmas festivities as the entire Town of Washington plans their “Christmas in Washington” celebration the first weekend in December. The church will be serving a colonial Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 7 with serving commencing at 6 p.m. Cost of the dinner will be $15 for adults and $5 for children ten and under. The dinner menu includes: salad, turkey, stuffing and gravy, ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn pudding and Sally Lunn bread all served with pumpkin or apple pie. There will be water, iced tea or coffee. Tickets are currently on sale at the Washington Baptist Church on Mt. Salem Avenue, 675-3336 or at the Old Sperryville Bookshop on Main Street in Sperryville, 987-8444. Tickets may also be purchased at the church door on the evening of the celebration. For additional information call the church office at 675-3336. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Washington Baptist Building Fund.

WCDS Happenings By Ginny Leser Admissions There was so much going on at WCDS last week that the week flew by. That generally doesnt happen during the school year; just ask any student! Students were involved in celebrating International Week, with the main event on Friday, and the days melted into each other. All of the International students took turns speaking in front of each of the Lower School classes, inviting the members of the class to ask questions when they were finished. The little children were cute, asking what would appear to adults to be obvious questions: Do you live in a house? Are there babies in your country? Did you have toys when you were little? Do you have a TV? It was amazing how much information came out of these informal question-andanswer periods. Even better was the sigh of relief from children who attend our school but are of "mixed" parentage: halfAmerican, half-international. A thoughtful comment from a kindergarten boy brought home the true meaning of International Week for many of us. After spending time with Krystel Linge, who hails from Haiti, the kindergartner told his mother that night, that he was no longer "different", meaning his parentage. Instead, he said, "I'm one of the special people at school". I became teary when his mother related that story to me. I never knew that he thought he wasn't just like the other children. He thought belonging to two countries somehow made him different, in a negative way. How horrifying that, as a school that prides itself on welcoming all children of all beliefs and backgrounds, we still had children who thought they were "different" in a less-acceptable way. We re all different, and it's a blessing that we celebrate every day. It's what makes us interesting, strong, and content. I hope that we can work harder to make sure that each child celebrates who he or she really is. rriday was our International Day, and we had tremendous support and participation from our families at Wakefield. Tables were set up in the auditorium with beautiful objects from all over the world. The food was incredible, and everyone left with filled tummies. It was great to see all ages trying food that wouldn't be offered on a McDonald's menu. Alex Kwon, with WoongHee Park, Mu-Yoon So, Songyi Chang, and Jin Han Cho I from Korea, presented cooked octopus with ricepaper noodles. Although slightly chewy, the octopus was tasty, until the red pepper sauce kicked in! Yikes! Krystel Linge, who lives with the Lukes in Washington, Va., brought in yummy banana-pumpkin pudding. The Mehtas from Luray brought in a vegetable dish from India, as well as saffron rice and what looked like very spicy chili. Whitney Matthews brought in a killer homemade milk chocolate sauce, and the Langenbergs brought in apple fritters from the Netherlands. Bi Luong brought in the most beautiful sapphire blue gown from Vietnam that I've ever seen. Even Mrs. Emma Sue Amos got into the spirit, as she lent Maria Herraiz of Spain a piece of Spanish artwork that Mrs. Amos has owned for many years. Artwork, jewelry, books, clothing, etc. made for an intensely interesting day. The Prep school students divided into teams for the World Cup Soccer Games, even though the mother in me came out and said, "But the grass is wet"! Don t worry, soccer coaches. No one listened to me! Thank you to everyone who became part of this fun week! • Students and staff at WCDS were saddened to learn that over the weekend Mr. John McMahon, our Latin and Greek teacher, lost his father to cancer. The elder Mr. McMahon had been in failing health for some time. Our heartfelt prayers go out to John and his wife Mary, this week, as they travel home to be with John's mother. • Middle-school girls and boys played hard games back-to-back last week against Cornerstone Christian, losing both games narrowly. These are WCDS teams that have come a long way, and we are very proud of their hard work. Great teamwork and terrific lay-ups were made by several of the young Lady Owls, but I'd like to congratulate Lydia Miller, the youngest Owl for her tenacious performance during last week's game. Go, Lydia! • Varsity Girls and Boys traveled to Woodstock to play against MMA. Although freezing, both teams overcame their goose bumps to win their games. Both varsity teams also played Highland in Warrenton on Wednesday, with the Girls team winning their game against Highland. The boys, although they lost the game, managed to come out on top as good sports and gentlemen. Highland, known for playing rough against WCDS, didn't disappoint their detractors, as evidenced by the bruises and black eyes of our athletes. It is, after all, only a game... • Thanksgiving is this week, and the members of the Key Club are busily collecting canned goods to be distributed among needy families in Rappahannock County. Giving back to others seems only fair, as we have been blessed this year in so many ways. I love that this act of kindness begins with our smallest students and continues through to the seniors. Please consider helping out for a few hours at the Salvation Army or a shelter near you. And please go ring that bell! Seeing your smiling face ringing the bell for the Salvation Army might be all that is needed to convince your friends and neighbors to reach into their pockets. Thanks! • Latin students from schools around the state left early Sunday morning for Richmond for the Virginia Junior Classical League Convention. Our students had Mr. Fred Fraser, a part-time Latin teacher at WCDS, as their mentor and chaperone this trip, and I can't wait until they return to find out how it went. The days are long, but the students come back energized and exhausted at the same time. Between competitions, dancing, eating, and networking, the conventions are a "Who's Who” of Latin scholars. Stephen Dowell, a senior at WCDS, is an officer again this year, and he was excited to touch base with everyone. Lrood luck! • Christmas is coming up faster than usual this year, and that means fewer shopping days for many of us. Luckily, For the Love of Animals, a local organization in Rappahannock County, will be holding an art show and Christmas gala at Wakefield Country Day School on Saturday, Dec. 14 from noon to five p.m. Gift items, artwork, baked goods, and carolers will be on hand, and there will be a gift-wrapping booth for those of us who are "paper and tape challenged"! Please come by and join ' in on the fun! • Please travel safely this week, if you must travel, and save a hug for a friend! Rick Foard In this day and age, celebrating 17 years with one company is rare. Rarer still is somebody who still loves his job after 17 years! Rick feels extremely lucky to be working for the best dealership around. He considers his fellow colleagues and repeat customers as family and understands the importance of seeing a familiar face when making an important investment such as a new car. He is one of a few who have earned the GM Mark of Excellence. 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The Jr. Varsity starts at 6:30 p.m. and Varsity will play immediately thereafter Junior Panter Wrestling 2002>2003 Schedule uayuaie Thursday, Dec. 12 Monday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, Dec. 18 Saturday, Jan. 4 Wednesday, Jan. 8 Wednesday, Jan. 15 Saturday, Jan. 18 Tuesday, Jan. 21 Wednesday, Jan. 29 opponent Fauquier Louisa and Prospect Heights Floyd T. Binns Floyd T. Binns and Fauquier Fauquier Warren County Fauquier Warren County Culpeper M.S. 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-&appaljannotfe - Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler .__Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday JDL Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2002 Our View Giving thanks We have only to look around us as we celebrate Thanksgiving this week to realize how much our family and friends mean to us and how fortunate we are to live in this beautiful county. When we sit at our tables to feast on turkey and trimmings on Thanksgiving Day, let us remember those who may not be enjoying the day as we are because they are volunteers working this holiday waiting for a call from any one of us who may have a need. They are the fire and rescue department volunteers who are standing by even as we cook our turkeys and dine at our tables, ever vigilant should we need their helping hand. We wish to thank them not only for today, but for every day of the year that they are out there risking their lives for us and handling our every emergency. The sacrifices they make in their own lives to look after us is immeasurable. Their life is our lives. Hopefully we can give back to them at this giving season with an end of year donation to show our support of their kindness and caring. As we count on them, they count on us for financial gifts to carry on their work. And if you see one of these volunteers as you go about your daily routine in Amissville, Castleton, , Chester Gap, Flint Hill, Sperryville and Washington, perhaps you could shake their hands, or at the very least, say thank you. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C Wayland The Sperryville Gateway Bridge was delivered and set up on its piers Monday. Construction work is under the direction of L.G Zindel and the bridge was constructed by Rick Nawrocki. A dedication is planned for this upcoming Monday, Dec. 2 at 12:30 p.m. Letters van Dort no surprise to Mayor Last week Louise van Dort wrote a letter to the editor criticizing me for a letter I wrote to the Washington Post in support of Judge William Webster. As originally drafted my letter indicated I was the mayor to Washington, Va., and thus was able to say that I had a feeling for the pain Judge Webster was feeling as a result of the politics of Washington, D.C. I also indicated in the draft that I was writing the letter as a pri vate citizen. The Washington Post reserves the right to edit letters sent to them. In this case they edited out my phrase about being a private citizen. When I saw the letter in print, I thought to myself “oh, oh, someone is going to criticize me for this. I wonder who it will be?” That it was Louise van Dort was no surprise. Stewart Willis Washington Reed expresses thanks I did it! On Saturday, Nov. 9, I completed the Richmond SunTrust Marathon in under six hours. Thank you to all who supported my participation in the Joints in Motion Program. It was your moral support and contributions, along with my efforts, that made this happen. I raised approximately $2500 for the Arthritis Foundation. It was an experience I will never forget. Rosanna Reed Castleton Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (bwayland@timespapers.com). Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 42 YEARS AGO Dec. 1, 1960 The Rappahannock Hiking Club will take its first day-long hike on Sunday, Dec. 4 when the members and Leader Raymond Johnson will set out to climb Old Rag Mountain. John Brady of Flint Hill has a corner on the turnip market. He tells us he grew a turnip this year that measured 24 inches in circumference and weighed seven and one-half pounds with the tops on it. The 4-H Club Achievement Night program was held Dec. 3 at Washington Elementary School. The event will include awards to outstanding members, accomplishments of the clubs during the past year and recognition of 4-H leaders. Miss Mildred Crawford, International Farm Youth Exchange Delegate to Israel will present a program on life in that country. Garden Club members are making reservations for their annual Christmas luncheon to be held at Cab Inn in Sperryville on Saturday, Dec. 10. Price is $1.40. 25 YEARS AGO Dec. 1, 1977 Scott Jenkins has been named the DAR 1 Good Citizen of Rappahannock County High School for 1978. He is a senior at RCHS, selected for his outstanding qualities of leadership, patriotism, dependability and service. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Jenkins of Amissville. He is editor of the school yearbook this year and a member and past president of the National Honor Society. Santa Claus will visit the Rappahannock Library on Dec. 16 and will have little presents to give and refreshments to pass. His helpers, Martin Woodard and Terry Waggner are going to read a Christmas story while the Sacred Harp Group fills the Library with songs and cheer. The Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association has elected the following officers to serve for the coming year: Paul Poling, Amissville, president; Frankie Huff, Flint Hill, vice-president; Charles Manson, secretary and Brad Fisher, treasurer, both of Washington. Fourteen members were present and represented four of the six companies in the county. Boy Scout Troop 123 of Washington will hold a Christmas sale on the weekends of Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. They will be selling Christmas trees, baked goods and tree ornaments. Leonard Edwards of Woodville bagged a big buck last week with a rifle in that area. The antlers spanned over 21 inches. While hunting Mr. Edwards also found a pair of perfect antlers lying on the ground in the woods. 10 YEARS AGO Dec. 2, 1992 Wakefield Country Day School’s 20th birthday homecoming celebration on Nov. 28 was a great success. The alumni romped to victory over the varsity soccer team in an afternoon scrimmage. Then parents of students and alumni joined in the fun at an open house and dance that evening. Joseph and Mary, played by Mike Dunnigan and Carol Lucking, rehearse for the upcoming Shepherds’ Play, which is part of Washington’s Colonial Christmas celebration scheduled for this weekend. More than 30 singers, actors and musicians will present this 14th Century traditional nativity drama at Ki Theatre. Two performances will be staged on Saturday and again on Sunday. Second Lt. Jonathan A. Watson Jr. has received silver wings upon graduation from pilot training at Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, Miss. His mother and stepfather are Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Pendleton Jr. of Sperryville. The lieutenant is a 1987 graduate of Rappahannock County High School in Sperryville and a 1991 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo from On The Morning Side of the Blue Ridge OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Class and teacher at Peola Mills School about 1907.

Tapping into a good time By George Rowand Rappahannock News Staff Writer Back up in the woods a little west of Amissville in Rappahannock County sits the Bardo Brewery, the only place nearby that brews beer. Owner Bill Stewart showed off the place last week, where upwards of 24 beers and ciders are brewed, depending on the season. Baldo is definitely a hands-on micro brewery. “We use 50,000 pounds of grain at a time,” Stewart said. “We also mill it ourselves. It’s fresher that way.” Home brew Stewart said that he got his start at a fairly early age, and for a fairly simple reason: He liked beer, and he was intrigued with the idea of making his own. “In the 1980s I started making beer on my own, and all my friends kept coming to my house and drinking the beer,” he said. “That got old, so I started charging them for it, and I was making more money than I was on my job, so I decided to make it legal in 1989.” Stewart said that right now Baldo has 15 beers available, from Berlin Alexander Platz — a German-style tart and light beer that Stewart said was rare in this country — to Graceland Imperial Stout — a very black and highly hopped ale which was the winner of the Best Single Hop Beer in the 1998 Brickskeller biennial MidAtlantic contest. “[Graceland] Imperial Stout is my favorite,” Stewart said, “but it’s not for the weak. It’s 11 percent alcohol, and it’s pretty dark, but lots of people like it.” The beer is sold at the brewery, on Baldo’s Web site and at a few locations in the area. “Basically I ship the beer to a couple of places in Northern Virginia,” Stewart said, “but sooner or later it’s on my list to send it to Australia. But my list gets longer and longer, and I go slower and slower.” Bardo’s promotional literature stated that the brewery’s Pullman Porter was a bronze medal winner in the 2000 Australian International Beer Awards, and Stewart once lived and worked Down Under. Stewart opened the brewery originally in Arlington before moving to Rappahannock a decade ago. “It’s a mess trying to make beer in the city,” he explained. “It’s just easier out here, plus we’ve got the tasting room.” Vineyards have tasting rooms for their wines, Stewart said. He has a tasting room for his beer. Help wanted “When I started, I had about six different brewers around the country help me with the recipes,” Stewart explained. “They gave me from one to five recipes each, and the beers have different styles. We sell them in one-and twoliter bottles, and we give out samples when people show up. We’re the only brewery in this area. There is another one in Dulles and one in Charlottesville. ” A inveterate traveler, Stewart said that he saw breweries on his travels that gave him the idea for the one Neil Rizos Demonstration at Sperryville Pottery Neil Rizos, painter and printmaker, who's one-man exhibit at Blueridge Artisans runs through Dec. 16, will give printmaking demonstrations this Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, and also on Dec. 14, from noon to 5 p.m., at Sperryville Pottery, adjacent to the show. Mr. Rizos will have his press set up and will demonstrate intaglio, aquatint, drypoint, and woodcut printing techniques. He will be available through the afternoon for discussion, pointers and comments. The prints will be available and can personalized. Sperryville Pottery is located on Historic Main Street in Sperryville featuring classes, commissions, parties, and pottery. Open daily 10-6, closed Wednesday. For more information, contact 987-1000. Happenings Around Town Democrats to meet Dec. 3 The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Library. On the agenda will be the just past election as well as an overview of the upcoming election cycle. Rappahannock Democrats meet on the first Tuesday of every month. All meetings are open to the public. A time for refreshments and socializing follows every meeting. For more information on this meeting or any local Democratic activities, call 675 3515 or gorfein@infi.net. Services Board plans meeting The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or 825-7391 (TDD). RUNNING OVER: This Imperial Stout is but one of about 20 beers that Bardo Brewery creates. in Amissville. “I was in Russia and Latvia, and they had farm breweries all over the place,” he stated. “And that’s what we thought we’d do here. And people like it and come out and people from the city come out.” Stewart said that he’s cut the size of the brewery from the one he had in Arlington. “I had 60 employees, and I didn’t want to be running a business with 60 employees,” he explained. Still, one can tell that he gets a kick out of his microbrewery. “It’s fun to make beer and to hang out with people having fun,” he said. The Bardo Brewery Web site is www.bardorodeo.com. The brewery is open Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., on Saturday from noon to 9 p.m:, and on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Directions to the brewery are available on the Web site. Holiday art show slated As part of their 20th anniversary celebration, Middle Street Gallery in Washington is accepting works for their 2002 Christmas Show and Sale. The event focuses on the art of gift-giving, and runs from Nov. 30 through Dec. 30. For more information, call the gallery at 675-3440, or Steven Kenny at 675-2355. Times-Democrat Staff Photos,Yayoi Ayukawa HOPPING: Bill Stewart turned his love of beer into a business, running Bardo Brewery in Amissville. 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Celebration From Page A1 One of the highlights is the Inn at Little Washington’s afternoon tea from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 and the Inn’s Cooking Class with its chef Patrick O’Connell 3-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Both events, which benefit RAAC, are currently filled. Visitors at the town celebration can enjoy Christmas treats of traditional French cookies in a Paris Salon atmosphere under the watchful gaze of French masters such as Renoir, Matisse and Cezanne at the r.h. ballard art, rug & home shop on Main Street throughout the weekend. The Ageless Wonders, a lively group of internationally known senior citizens from Lynchburg, Va., with an average age of 79, will brighten the holiday weekend with a musical called “Christmas Fantasy” at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Theatre at Little Washington on Gay Street. This musical performance is sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church and the Washington Baptist Church. The group, which has performed at the White House, began in 1968 as a ministry of College Hill Baptist Church, the home church of Rev. Phil Bailey, pastor of Washington Baptist Church. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. This will be the 11th year for the Ki Theatre production of “The Shepherds’ Play”, a moving story about the birth of love and hope, which will be performed on Friday evening at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the Ki Theatre on Gay Street. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children. Tb reserve tickets, call 675-1616. The ever popular Colonial Dancers, dressed in period costume, will be swirling amid candlelight in the Town Hall during afternoon performances on Saturday and Sunday. Hearthstone School's annual Christmas Bazaar, which has one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. 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A gift of light on the Lights of Love tree, located on the hospital grounds, will glow to symbolize your love throughout the month of December. Choose a red light to honor someone special. A white light will honor the memory of a friend or loved one. Lights are available for a gift of $10 or more, and a star recognizes a gift of $50. A card is sent to acknowledge your contribution. This year's proceeds will be used to purchase a new passenger van to transport patients. Culpeper Regional Hospital 88 Promoting health. Preserving community. 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 www.culpeperhospital.com I AM PLACING LIGHTS ON THE TREE FOR THE FOLLOWING: Name In memory_ In honor_ Star_ Name of person to receive notification of this gift '_ Recipient's Address__ Your Name_ ’_ Your Address __■ Phone Number of lights sponsored_ Total amount enclosed Please make checks payable to CRH Auxiliary Please list multiple gifts on a separate sheet Lights will be placed on the tree during December. Contributions are tax deductible within the provisions of IRS regulations. salts. Lunch and baked goods are available as well as Christmas trees and greens. Middle Street Gallery, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, will be sponsoring a special Christmas show, sale and recep Planners From Page A1 operator George Chamberlin was the first of two to speak in support of the Smiths' application. Mr. Chamberlin spoke of his success in raising Rottweilers on the property since 1987, and of the general lack of complaints from neighbors during that period. He said that he would not sell his property to anyone who would be a detriment to the neighborhood and that he was confident that the Smiths would operate a “small, quality business.” Emiel Smet was the second and last to speak in support of the application. Mr. Smet said that he was an adjoining neighbor and that he never had a problem with Mr. Chamberlin’s kennel operation. “I can’t say that I’m not in favor,” he concluded. Helen Dixon was the first of some ten to speak when Commission Chair Tom Junk called for comments from those opposed. Mrs. Dixon said that she was not actually in opposition, but pointed out that there was is a big difference between a private kennel and a kennel where “strange outside dogs” are brought in. They are nervous and they make noise, she added. Amy Burnett said that she was a neighbor and “so opposed, I can’t ev6n see straight.” She spoke of the potential for problems with noise, lighting, water use and waste generation, the use of chemicals and health risks, the scenic impact, and increased traffic. She said that her biggest concern though was the “value and salability of our home.” Others opposed to the kennel complained about the potential for problems with noise, loose dogs, a commercial business in a residential area, traffic, and the impact upon the church across Viewtown Road from the property. At the close of the public hearing, Amy Hitt presented the Commission with a petition that she said contained the sig tion beginning at 11 a m. both Saturday and Sunday. Located next to the Inn at Little Washington, the anniversary exhibit will continue through Dec. 29. The Washington Baptist Church’s annual Colonial Christmas Candlelight Dinner will be held there beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $15 adults; $5 for children. Tb reserve tickets, call 675-3336. The Rappahannock Historical Society will be open as a central information center for residents and visitors attending the town festivities. The shops in town will stay open Saturday until 9 pen., according to Ms. Mitchell. natures of 47 people opposed the kennel. BZA Representative Butch Zindel opened Commission comments by noting that Special Use Permit decisions involve consideration of the immediate neighborhood. Jackson District Commissioner Ray Brown remarked that he lives “two miles from the pound (the County Animal Shelter) and I hear barking all the time.” Supervisors’ Representative Ron Frazier noted that there was “a lot of opposition.” He said, however, that he had been a neighbor of the Chamberlins and that he never heard any noise then. He said that he was “searching . . . wondering if we can help you do what you want to do without impacting the neighbors.” Chairman Junk noted that the property was divided into a section of six acres that was zoned agricultural where and a section of four acres zoned residential. He said that a kennel had been approved in Castleton on a twenty-five acre parcel, but that he felt that the Smith application for a kennel on such a small parcel was “a bad use.” Wakefield District Commissioner Werner Krebser pointed out that Mr. Chamberlin’s kennel operation was different from the commercial operation proposed by the Smiths and “to do this to the neighbors would not be very fair.” Stonewall-Hawthorne District Commissioner Tom Tepper expressed dissatisfaction with the site plan, noting that the expansion kennel and the exercise area were not depicted. Hampton District Commissioner A1 Henry noted that there were only four runs now and that the Smiths’ plan called for an expansion to fifty runs and activities including retail sales. He referred to last winter’s disapproval of the New Harvest Christian Fellowship’s application for a church in the same Viewtown Road neighborhood, commenting that “Not all areas are suitable for a church and I can say the same for a kennel. . . I think it’s better elsewhere.” Mr. Brown moved to recommend disapproval, and the Commission voted unanimously to do so. Payne athletic field The Commission also held a public hearing on a Special Exception Application by William and Mary Payne “to construct a softball diamond used by girls’ softball teams and invited guests.” The proposed field would be located on the US 211 side of their auction gallery property in the Jackson District. Mauri Payne, speaking on behalf of the elder Paynes, said that the field would be built for girls currently playing at Stuart Field and The Hyundai Advantage “America’s Best Warranty 10 yn/100,000 Mile Factory Warranty on ALL New Models!!! 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She also expressed concern about the maintenance of the field and the lack of room for expansion, and suggested that a maintenance plan and provision for post-use removal of athletic field structures be included as conditions for permit approval. Mrs. Racer suggested that there may be more appropriate locations for the field, and mentioned as a possibility a nine acre parcel that is owned by the County and leased to the Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA). She concluded that a 5-acre lot with an auction house and a singlefamily home is enough, and asked that the Commissioners “go there and see.” Steve and Joanne Ross, who own the 50 foot right-ofway that passes the Payne property, said that they also oppose the field. Mr. Ross expressed concerns about increased traffic and resulting road maintenance needs, liability for any problems that may occur on the right-of-way, and the potential for lighting of the field. “I’m just not sold on a softball field going right there,” he said. Amy Hitt said that she was not against the applicant, but did not agree with the location of the field in a residential area. She too brought up the County parcel leased to the RAA, and said that the RAA has done nothing with the property and suggested that it should be developed for athletics and recreation. Ms. Hitt noted that she has just started a petition to that effect and that 100 people have already signed it. After the close of the public hearing, Commissioner A1 Henry commented that no nighttime use had been proposed and therefore no lights would be required. He posed questions to the applicants’ representatives that generated responses that indicated that the use of the field would be not approach the intensity of use of the auction house. Dr. Krebser said that he felt the site plan inadequate for the decision-making process, and Mr. Frazier said that he agreed and also suggested adding conditions to make the application more palatable to opponents. Mr. Junk said that he thought this “a commendable use,” but that the right-of-way concerns make a decision difficult. With the assistance of Administrator John McCarthy, the Commissioners developed conditions for the application that include: a prohibition on lights and signage; the requirement that softball-related equipment be removed when use ends; a final site plan approved by the Commission or by the Administrator; and a review of the permit by June 1 of 2006. The Commission unanimously approved a positive recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Comprehensive Plan review The first order of business at the Planning Commission meeting was to take comments from Jackson District residents on the County’s Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Junk permitted comment until the scheduled hearings on the two applications and expected to resume Comprehensive Plan discussions after their conclusion. The duration of those hearings, however, precluded any further discussion, and Mr. Junk said that the Commission would return to Amissville sometime in the spring to continue the plan review process. Only a few residents had an opportunity to speak, and the tenor of their comments was that the existing Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance do not promote development and housing sufficient for the County to retain its young people. Bobby Carter said that the reported lack of growth in Rappahannock since the 1930’s indicated that “something here is out of balance,” and he suggested a reduction in the 25acre zoning would be an appropriate fix. John Ferdetta said that the existing Plan only discourages development and protects things as they are, and he suggested that one goal be to provide housing. Libby Whetzel joined the chorus of those seeking to reduce the minimum from 25 acres, and asked if a referendum could be conducted to determine what the County’s citizens desire. Other activities • The Commission considered and agreed to the extension of the Haskell and the Krebser Agricultural and Forestal District Ordinances.

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 November 28, 2002 www.timescommunity.com Fresh handmade greens for sale by Garden Club The Rappahannock County Garden Club will again be taking orders for freshly made “Holiday Greens." The club members themselves make wreaths, swags and garlands from greenery gathered locally. Call Sally Havstad at 987-9342 by Nov. 30 to place your order. The finished products will be available Dec. 10. Choose from boxwood wreaths ($17.50), mixed greens wreaths ($16), swags ($25), and garlands of mixed greenery ($3 a foot). Funds raised are used for local projects and to send Rappahannock children to Nature Camp. Hikes scheduled The second Saturday hike series will continue on Saturday, Dec. 14. The hike up Big Devils Stairs is considered moderate-todifficult. Those interested should meet at Mountainside Market, 987-9100 on US 211, west of Sperryville by 8:30 a.m. Bring nourishment for self and layerable clothing according to the weather of the day. Call Hunt at 987-3366 for additional information. The moon is full on Dec. 18 and a full moon hike will be planned. Dates are likely to be scheduled between Dec. 15 and Dec. 19. There will probably be at least two hikes during that span, and possibly an intensive hikerun. Input and interest are welcomed. Contact Hunt at 9873366. Taxes due—Dec. 5 2002 Rappahannock County tax bills have been mailed and must be paid on or before Dec. 5, 2002 to avoid a penalty. Failure to receive a bill through the mail does not relieve the taxpayer of any additional charges that will accure under law for failure to pay by the deadline. If you have not received a bill or need additional information call County Treasurer Frances A. Foster at 675-5360. Civil War Author’s Day at Gray Ghost Join Gray Ghost for a Civil war Author’s Day on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Renowned authors will be on hand to sign, discuss and sell their books art the winery. Admission is free, authors accept cash or check for their books. This is a great opportunity to shop for the Civil War buffs and wine lovers alike. Gray Ghost wines will also be available for complimentary tasting. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville. For a list of authors attending or for authors interested in attending contact the winery at 937-4869. Crafters needed, bazaar planned Rappahannock crafters are invited to offer their merchandise at the Luray Rescue Squad Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bazaar will be held at the Rescue building and all benefits will go directly to the squad. Crafters must call to have tables reserved by Dec. 1. To reserve call Karen Richards at 743-5788, days or 743-1889, evenings. Rapidan will not operate Rapidtran transportation services will not operate on Thursday, Nov. 28 or Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Rapidtran is a program of the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging. Majoli, a tile-maker’s charmed life By Donna LaPre Special to the Rappahannock News Stories about life-career changes are most often very interesting. This one, about a research economist cum tile- maker is no exception. Although making the leap from one to the other might seem dramatic, the places lived throughout her life have been constant companions of inspiration for Anne Woods Richards. Ms. Richards, who lived in Paris for twenty years during her stint as an economist for an international think-tank, also resided in Turkey and Japan as a child. Food markets, old French textiles and Turkish rugs, art, nature and antique tiles have shaped her vision as an artist, which she captures in small pieces of clay tile. Looking at her work, arranged in the particular and idiosyncratic manner of an artist, one gets the sense of a collage, a story of bright memories: visual, rhythmic, colorful and utterly charming. Leaving the corporate world behind brought Ms. Richards to Rappahannock in ‘97, where the muses called her to become a folk artist. This was the first time in Ms. Richards’ life allowing her “to live as part of the land” and respond creatively to it. Every morning, first thing, she says she “must go outside and take a tour around the house to see what is growing, what could look better”, etc. Then she walks down the “river road”, along the Hughes, to “see how it’s doing”. She is always rewarded on these inspection tours by the sight of growing things, in new combinations of line, shape and pattern, which stimulate her creative process. Before Ms. Richards turned to tiles as a medium, she tried her hand at furniture making. “Not successful in that department!” she laughs. Then, while house sitting in D.C. for a friend, she was attracted to a tile making class offered at the Corcoran School. The class lasted three semesters and Ms. Richards had her vocation in hand. Serious about her craft, she has immersed herself in tile history and favors Renaissance majolica and 13th century Persian tiles. One tidbit she told me about the Renaissance was how Master artists’ paintings were often copied onto tiles, to make the Masters’ work more affordable. About the tile craft itself, Ms. Richards says, “The versatility and alchemical process is fascinating—the making of glazes and transformation of fire!” There is also the element of risk: if the clay body and glaze do not “fit” perfectly, pieces may break or form little cracks, known as “crazing”, which some potters induce deliberately. Ms. Richards prefers the seamless texture of the best Majolica and strives for that. Sometimes, even the clay she uses is specially made from a recipe consisting of “clay, beer and yogurt”, left for at least six months, “the longer the better!” says Ms. Richards. She told me of how some Asian ceramacists save clay for generations, passing it on to their grandchildren, which sounded to me a bit like stories Photos courtesy of Donna LaPre AT HOME: Anne Richards with her current projects. of heirloom sourdough starter! Although making her own clay is hard and tedious, Ms. Richards believes the higher iron oxide content gives the glazes more vibrancy and certainly the clay is heftier and of a more artisanal quality than the commercial variety. I couldn’t help asking what Ms. Richards did with the leftover beer. “Drink it, of course!” was her mischievous reply. It certainly seems a treat for a grueling day spent clay mixing! Ms. Richards brought me to a table to show me a personal project, intended as a border for her kitchen. A gingko leaf, which came from trees she planted, had wandered inside to become a model for some tiles. Delicately painted, Oriental-looking fuchsia flowers bloomed across other squares. One tile depicted lemons, onions and shrimp. “A bowl of soup!” laughed Ms. Richards. Other tiles in this assemblage were various solid colors, made interesting to the eye with relief designs. The whole thing had the effect of a nature botanical study with a dash of musical lyricism. Kimonos are a repeated image. Some are painted on individual tiles and larger sized robes are constructed from many small tiles, a portion of sleeve on one, the hem on another. Of course, the kimono designs reflect her childhood years in Japan, where she lived in a traditional house with tatami mats and sliding rice-paper doors imprinted with beautiful designs. Ms. Richards’ grandmother, a painter and supporter of art traditions, would summon the local kimono makers to the house each year, whence all the females of the household would be outfitted with new kimonos, one for each season. The artistic maternal grafldrriother “was alv lys a major part of my life” said Ms. Richards, when asked what earlier influences led to her painting abilities. She has also painted some very beautiful landscapes, though she modestly dismisses them as “Sunday painting”. Ms. Richards took a drawing class at the Ecole des Beaux Artes in Paris and actually did paint the French countryside on weekends, through the French branch of Parson’s School of Design, so she is being somewhat truthful, A tabletop in progress evokes something of the French countryside Ms. Richards now misses. Intended to be set into a metal base, the circular design consists mainly of four large herb pots, oriented to the four cardinal directions and looks like a mandala, redolent of fresh air, thyme, lavender and oregano. A completed, smaller, rectangular table shows a Tree of Life with two fanciful birds and rimmed with multicolor tiles. Slightly tongue-in-cheek is the miniature “Persian rug”, complete with fringe, which would be a wonderful floor inlay near a front or side door threshold. Inventive use of tiles can be seen throughout Ms. Richards’ house: adhered as a border around the glass window of her front door, marking the numerical address on her mailbox and propped against the lower step of her front porch, looking like an offering or shrine to the spirits of nature. Ms. Richards’ tiles do end up in other people’s houses, too. Recent commissions include a farmhouse kitchen mural, illustrating scenes from Flint Hill, Little Washington PERSIAN RUG in tile, 1x3 . and the owner’s farm. A Slate Mills house addition now boasts bath tiles sporting exquisite geraniums and in the kitchen, Ms. Richards’ signature, whimsical birds, peacocks, roosters and guinea hens roam freely. Deviating from the tile form, Ms. Richards’ current favorite project is shoes, three —dimensional decorative pieces inspired by the footwear of her female Irish relatives seen at a recent family reunion. Shoes seemed natural as “clay at a certain stage is like leather. It’s not by chance they call it leather hard," Ms. Richards remarks. An interesting anecdote also came from the reunion: Ms. Richards’ business, Majoli, has not only clever references to Majolica and pronunciation (sounds like “ma jolie" in French), it is formed from two initials from each of her three children's names. Her newly met Irish cousin Lily, a painter, recently formed a business partnership and its name “Cajoli” is also an anagram of the three women’s names. Ms. Richards’ work can be found for sale at Blue Ridge Artisans in Sperryville and she will have a few pieces in the Middle Street Gallery’s Christmas show. Studio appointments are another way to view Ms. Richards’ tile genius and to commission work. In the future, Anne Richards plans to host an annual Open House and to enter artisan crafts shows around the country. You may call Ms. Richards at 547-3260. Chris Johns exhibits in Long View Gallery Award winning National Geographic photographer Chris Johns will exhibit photographs from his new book, Wild at Heart, in Long View Gallery in Sperryville, Virginia from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30. There will be a reception in the gallery for Mr. Johns on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. and he will also be available for coffee and conversation on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to both events. Wild at Heart features over 100 stunning photographs of the people, land and wildlife of southern Africa and essays by best selling writer Peter Godwin. Nelson Mandela writes the forward. Copies of the book will be on sale in Long View Gallery during the show. Mr. Johns’ African photographs are evocative and emotional images of the people, land and wildlife of a continent struggling to find the balance between new and old in a changing world. The show ranges from dramatic photojournalistic images to artful shots of breathtaking beauty. His work combines the highest technical standards, a deep concern for conservation of the earth’s natural treasures, and the eyes of a great artist. Many of the photographs in the exhibit have been included in the pages of National , See LONGVIEW, Page B5 Chris Johns's award winning photograph, “Kalahari Lion” is one of the photographs from his new book, Wild at Heart that will be on exhibit in Long View Gallery.

Christmas carol sing planned A traditional hour-long Christmas carol service will be held at the Flint Hill Baptist Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. The service will consist of congregational singing as well as choir presentations by area churches. Among the church choirs participating are Washington Baptist Church, Flint Hill Methodist Church, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Macedonia Baptist Church, and Flint Hill Baptist Church. There will also be various solo presentations by area musicians. The public is invited to begin tnis season by sharing the joy of Christmas music. Refreshments will be served immediately after the service. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Men's Corporate Communion 8 a.m. Men s Breakfast 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 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 Pastor: Elder L. Richard Cox Every First and Third Sunday only First Sunday 2 p.m. Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 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. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 1 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. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor; Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Hymn sing, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor; Trey Hensley Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study 6 0 p.m. Wednesday: Choir practice 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Jamie Cothran Waldron and Byron Woodward Harris Jamie Waldron to wed Byron Harris Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis Waldron of Atlanta, Ga. announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Cothran Waldron to Byron Woodward Harris of Atlanta, Ga., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dillard Harris of Charlottesville. Miss Waldron is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Theodore Campbell of Atlanta, Ga. and the late Louise Dorsey Waldron of Columbus, Ga. She is a graduate of Pace Academy in Atlanta and the University of Georgia Where she earned a degree in Art History and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorori ty. She is a first year nursing student at Mercer University. Mr. Harris is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oscar Bridges of Washington, Va. and Mrs. Levi Dillard Harris Jr. of Luray and the late Mr. Harris. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School in Orange and HampdenSydney College where he earned a degree in History and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He is employed by CIBC Oppenheimer. A Dec. 28 wedding is planned at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Ga. 2003 calendars features SNP The 2003 Shenandoah National Park Calendar, featuring the beauty of the park, is now available. The 12 color photos in the calendar depict the park in all seasons, with scenes of sunset, spring redbuds and autumn’s brilliantly colored leaves, white-tailed deer, black bear, waterfalls and snow covered mountains. Historic dates and tidbits of information about the park are noted in the monthly grids — for example, the date in 1936 when President Roosevelt dedicated the park; the date of the death of Annie Shenk, the last remaining life-resident within the park; the date of the first National Park Service employee hired at Shenandoah and many more. The calendar is jointly produced by the park’s nonprofit partner, the Shenandoah National Park Association and the park concessioner, ARAMARK. The calendars, which retail for $8.99, are available from the SNPA at 999-3582 or from www.snpbooks.org. The calendars can also be purchased locally from the Old Sperryville Bookshop in Sperryville. Families to gather for holiday visits Edward and Suzanne Kraus, who live at 600 Battle Mountain Road off US 211 are expecting, again this year for Thanksgiving, both their parents, Shirley Sheehan (Suzanne’s mother) and Edward and Shirley Kraus. Richard Kraus, who resides in Washington, D.C. and often spends time in Amissville with his brother and sister-in-law will also be joining them for the holiday. Suzanne, and both Shirleys, prepare the turkey and all the trimmings while Ed bakes several delicious ; homemade pies. Ed Kraus (father) and Rich Kraus (son and brother) participate as well with good spirits. With the paper arriving one day earlier this week even though still dated for Thursday Amissville residents are reminded of the annual Thanksgiving community service for Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church. The Amissville Ruritan Club, Amissville United Methodist Church, Bethel Baptist Church, Amissville United Methodist Women and Amissville Baptist Church have been celebrating this service for over 25 years. All attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to the service. The annual community food basket project sponsored by the Amissville Ruritan Club is also underway. Community Amiss vi fie By AMY HITT :d 937-3401 '^gf; members started this tradition many years ago and the service has been continued so that those in need may experi-' ence holiday cheer. If you know of someone in need or if you would like to make a donation, cash donations can be mailed to PO. Box 75, Amissville, Va. 20106, and to the attention of: The Amissville Community Christmas. All donations are tax deductible and are used to fill the food baskets. If you need more information, call Dorothy Hackley at 937-4822. The annual fruit sale sponsored by the Amissville Ruritan Club is also underway. A 40 pound box of Ruby Red Grapefruit or Naval Oranges is $19 and a 20 pound box is $11. If you would like to place an order contact Roger Poe at 937-4273 or Charlie Priest at 937-4072. Help support the Ruritans and all that they do for our community. Our wish to all Amissville residents is for a happy Thanksgiving with your family. Call me or e-mail with your news, have a great week! Washington highlights The annual community Thanksgiving service will take place this year on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Spenyville. Residents are encouraged to express your gratitude to God this Thanksgiving for all the blessings we have. Mrs. Ruth Clark returned home on Friday after spending three days at Winchester Medical Center for surgery. Frank Moffett left Thursday to visit his daughter, Melanie and her husband, Thomas and his granddaughter, Zoe in Elizabeth, N.J. He will return home Monday or Tuesday. Enjoying Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and Frank Moffett were David G. Welling and Mrs. Ann Welling of Newmanstown, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Balke Welling and daughter, Kristin of Rayersford, Pa. and son Blake of Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., Mr. and ^^=*.M*=rr-n Washington By RUTH CLARK Mrs. Page Moffett and sons, Billy and Richard of Leesburg and Sally Page Moffett of University of Virginia, Mr. and • Mrs. Craig Welling of Newburgh, N.Y., Miss Judith Welling of New York City, Miss Anne Welling of Penn State and David Welling of Florida State Tallahassee. Happy birthday to my lifelong friend, Mrs. Marilyn Bailey, who will have her day on Friday, Nov. 29. 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The early days of Thanksgiving With tomorrow being Thanksgiving Day a few thoughts to remind each of us how this day came about—a day to celebrate the harvest of Autumn was set aside thousands of years ago as people gave thanks for their plentiful growing season. Autumn harvest celebrations have continued down through the years and many cultures have set aside special days of giving thanks. The Pilgrims “Thanksgiving” back in 1621 was their harvest celebration and here in our beloved country today it is call “Thanksgiving Day” and is a national holiday and is observed the fourth Thursday in November each year. In early days wild fowls were a part of the harvest festival, but it is also possible that the Pilgrims had turkeys on their table, just as we all do today. The early colonists called “a day of thanksgiving” a religious holiday set aside for giving thanks to God. President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day, back in 1863. In 1941 President Franklin Roosevelt declared Thanksgiving Day a national holiday. When we think of it, the first Thanksgiving was quite different from how we celebrate today, so however the day is celebrated we wish for each and everyone, a safe and Happy Thanksgiving Day holiday. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas De Shazo of Fairfax upon the loss of Mrs. Shazo’s brother, Adolphus W. Hawkins, who passed away last Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Richmond. The Shazos own farm property here in Boston Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 and have been friends of the Frazier families for many years. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department building was the setting on Monday evening for the 55th anniversary celebration of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Culpeper. The club was organized in November 1947 and two weeks later had gained fifty members of which thirty-six of the original members have passed away. One of our native Boston daughters, Louise (Smith) Batten is a member of the club. We’d like to congratulate Mrs. Shirley Settle Wise of Reva area as she was honored for her 30 years as a school bus driver for Culpeper County Schools, this taking place at the School Board meeting on Monday evening. Happy birthday to Tony Tharp of Salem as he celebrates on Sunday and we extend wishes to Buddy Grigsby and Johnny Bragg both of whom shared the day on Wednesday. Miss Amanda Smith, here in Boston and Miss Cindy Hurt of Reva are both freshmen at Liberty University in Lynchburg. Everyone is invited to Thanksgiving services Sunday at Culpeper Baptist Church and a special service Methodist ladies gather The Flint Hill United Methodist Women met on Monday evening with Mrs. Louise McCulloch. Those present were Ardis East, Mary Curtis, Mabel Lillard, Janet Eastham, Mary Frances Bywaters, Barbara Jenkins and Janet Pumphrey. Plan now to attend the Flint Hill Baptist Church Christmas carol sing at the church on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. EJveryone is welcome. Refreshments will be served following the service. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 11a.m. The Rev. John Farrar will deliver the message. The public is welcome. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Our prayers continue for all those on the sick list. The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Mary Curtis on Flint Hill ByPOLLYAYLOR 987-8136 Thursday evening. Those present were Libby Bennett, Bill Pumphrey, Rev. Merlin Shorb, M. H. Brady, Dougie Bywaters, Mary Frances Bywaters, Bud Corder, Harriet Davis, Barbara Jamieson, Mabel Lillard, Brenda Payne and Shelby Welch. Bible Study is held at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church each Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to join the group. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and give me a call with your holiday news to be included in the next column. Petcrsett %ttetUx& SERVICES AVAILABLE •APPRAISALS Insurance, Mini-Appraisals •WATCH REPAIR 65 Years Experience •JEWELERY REPAIR /* On Premises •ENGRAVING Computerized Graphics Available •JEWELERY FABRICTION Personalized Designs Express Service Avialable 625 Meadowbrook Shopping Center, Culpeper 540-825-6033 •ir on Tuesday at 7 p.m. If anyone in our area would like to be a volunteer, the coffee shop at Culpeper Regional Hospital needs you, even if just for a two hour shift and also receive a free meal. If interested call 8291041 or 825-2028. New Salem Baptist Church Pastor Martin and his congregation invite the public to attend their services: 10 a.m. for Sunday School, Worship service at 11 a.m. and Bible study on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Windmore for Arts Theater production of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” will be presented on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15. For more information call the office here in Griffinsburg. The Rev. Jim Pittman of the Amissville Church r extends an invitation to those without a church home to visit with them for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with evening services at 7. Midweek services are held on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. A reminder to our area crafters, the Luray Rescue Squad Bazaar is set for Saturday, Dec. 7. Call 7431889 if you wish to reserve a table. May we continue in prayer for all the sick folk throughout the county and elsewhere and ever be thankful for the health we have: for those of us who are able to rise daily and go to our jobs or whatever is in our plans for each day. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Please call me with any news. Hearthstone’s annual bazaar set for Dec. 7 As part. of the “Christmas in Washington” celebration, Hearthstone School’s annual Christmas bazaar will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As usual, the bazaar will offer unusual gifts of art, fine crafts, fresh healthy food and handmade holiday decorations. An eclectic mix artists and artisans will be present to offer their exquisite creations: Jeannie Drevas’s pottery, Patti Brennan’s stained glass, the Haggertys’jewelry from the Far East, Danny Finney’s Art Rattles, Ralph Weber’s watercolors, Maguerite Dunn’s sewing, Dane Wellemeyer’s bees wax candles, Jensen Kvarnes’ hand blown glass, Vicki Scott’s leather goods and more. Also offered will be a variety of specialties handmade by Hearthstone kids and parents including herbal salves, soaps, Christmas ornaments, candles, wheat straw house blessings, note cards, and bath salts. Lunch and baked goodies will be available. There will be a silent auction, toys and books from Hearthsong, sacred art from Tibet (hand painted thangkas and buddha statues), and more. Back by popular demand: handmade one-ofa-kind fresh wreaths and door swags, new this year: fresh cut Norway Spruce Christmas trees, thanks to the generosity of Barney and Mary O’Meara of Moose Hill Farm! Cut trees will also be available at Hearthstone School from Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 24 (or until trees run out). Open during school hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily and on weekends, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information call the school at 987-9212. FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION 50% OFF CUSTOM DRAPERIES & TOP TREATMENTS FROM OUR DESIGNER’S CHOICE COLLECTION Ml TODAY FOR YOUR FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION 1-800-543-5436 MlMisMnUra. lu«|.M«MAiRtiMna Mrtta Mta MMMMatniiiMt* tap Prteittjptftata* swap « tail# price Dob ■! acta fun Ox Lm Pna tat Sta Mi ■ MtMNMiwgtaVnitaAta AUkh pvtata Km »«um Com DkotMi ntaM « ml «rye<JCftaMytaw Stapnm(tarntin#DtataM 2M2 mw IB it'sall inside: custom decorating www.|cpenney,cofn/customdecorating ^ Your Hometown (lime6 Newspaper Community Newspapers Upcoming Events Studio open house, sale set Jeanne Drevas is having her annual studio open house and sale on Dec. 7 and 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The studio and work will also be available Friday. Dec. 6 and Monday Dec. 9 by appointment. Cider and cookies will be available as customers shop in the county from Drevas' newest pots and work made from natural material. For additional information or directions call 987-3113. Hunting licenses available Hunting licenses are being sold by Jean Lillard in Flint Hill. For more information call 675-7171 or 675-3670. Singers to perform “The Ageless Wonders" will be performing their Christmas Fantasy program at The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. This lively group of senior citizens with an average age of 79 will brighten your day. The program is being sponsored by the Trinity Episcopal Church and the Washington Baptist Church. There is no admission fee but donations will be accepted. You may contact Rev. Phil Bailey at the Washington Baptist Church. 675-3336 for more information. Bazaar, bake sale plan ned Epiphany P.T.O. is having its annual Christmas crafters' bazaar and bake sale on Saturday. Dec. 7. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Precious Blood Church. Poinsettias. fresh wreaths and many holiday decorations and gifts will be sold. Lunch will also be available. Authors Rosemarie Gortler and Donna Piscitelli will be signing copies of their book "Little Acts of Grace”. All proceeds from the book sales go to charity. Bring your non-perishable food donations to benefits the Culpeper Food Closet and get your picture taken with Santa Claus. New this year, drop off the children at the Children’s Holiday Shop where “elves” will help them select that perfect gift for family and friends while you shopl Society sets performances The Front Royal Oratorio Society, directed by George T. Amos, Judy Connelly accompanist, is pleased to announce that its winter concerts will be productions of G.F. Handel's Messiah. Part I and selections from Parts II and III. The chorus of over 60 singers, representing six surrounding counties, will be joined by soloists and orchestral and harpsichord accompaniment. The performances will be Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Braddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester and Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Riverton United Methodist Church in Front Royal. There is no admission charge. A free-will offering will be accepted during intermission. For more information call 622-6974. Reiki offered at Healing Arts Reiki I and II Intensive with Kathy Edwards will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. The class is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience. Practice time includes giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment using all the hand positions, practicing self treatment, scanning others, using the Second Degree symbols and sending Reiki to others at a distance. All attunements are given. Call 987-7204 extension 7 to register. Former artist to exhibit Former Middle Street gallery artist Lynnette Nicholas will exhibit recent watercolors at the Bocce Cafe in Scottsville during the month of December. Ms. Nicholas mixes complementary colors, applying layer upon layer to create depth and dimension, distinguishing her from most watercolorists today. The exhibit opens on Sunday, Dec. 1; the artist's reception at the Cafe is on Saturday. Dec. 7, 3-5 p.m. The public is invited. Yoga until Lilo Do you want to be more flexible and feel better physically as well as mentally? If so, join "Yoga with Lilo.” Ongoing classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall in Washington on Mondays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information call Lilo at 675-3584. Clinic will be open Dec. 4 The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc., is currently open on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month. The clinic will be open Wednesday, Dec. 4 and not again until Dec. 18. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Public Health Department Building. For information call 347-0394. Bereavement workshop set Hospice of the Rapidan offers free bereavement support groups to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. with or without prior Hospice affiliation. A workshop entitled “Coping With Grief: Facing the Holidays When You've Lost Someone You Love" is now forming, designed to help cope with the stressful and emotional situations that can arise during the holidays. The workshop is scheduled for Monday. Dec. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hospice of the Rapidan Community Room. Pre-registration is appreciated. Call Craig Wilt, Bereavement Coordinator at Hospice of the Rapidan for more information or to register for the workshop. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, phone 825-4840 or e-mail to hospice@nexet.net. County artist to show in Orange Margo Kren, an artist from Manhattan. Kan., will pair with Rappahannock artist Monica Newell for the next exhibition at The Arts Center in Orange now through Jan. 4. Both artists paint with acrylics and use collage elements, but Kren's work is abstract, while Newell's is figurative. The Arts Center in Orange is located at 129 East Main Street and is open Monday through Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call 672-7311. Aerobic classes at Trinits Ongoing aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday. Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For additional information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. LFCC to host holiday open house Lord Fairfax Community College's Fauquier Campus will host their annual Holiday Open House on Thursday. Dec. 5 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Participants will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from the financial aid office who will explain the various forms of financial assistance available through state and federal grants and scholarship opportunities within the college. Faculty will be on hand to discuss the college transfer programs and career retraining options for full and part-time students. A representative of the Old Dominion University Telecommunications linkage will also be on hand to present an overview of program requirements and the procedure for transferring. Music and refreshments will be available throughout the evening. For information contact the College at 351-1505.

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Obituaries Mabel Brooks Born in county Mabel P. Brooks, 89, of Washington, D.C. died at the Oak Springs Nursing Home in Warrenton on Friday Nov 15. Born in Rappahannock County on June 21, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Sarah Jackson and Stanley Underwood. Mrs. Brooks was a retired seamstress from Jellep’s and Woodard & Lothrop in Washington, D.C. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill. Upon moving to the District of Columbia, she became a member of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Robert Brooks in 1984. Survivors include a daughter, Blondine Rowe; three grandchildren, Marilyn Rowe, Lester Rowe and Stanley Rowe; one greatgranddaughter; one greatgreat-granddaughter; a godchild, Michael R. Muse and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Rev. John Pendleton gave the eulogy. Interment was at the Maryland National Cemetery in Laurel, Md. Dorothy Painter Front Royal resident Dorothy J. Painter, 85, of Front Royal died Monday, Nov. 18 at Heritage Hall in Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. Greg Amos. Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Painter was born May 12, 1917 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Amon and Nora Berry Jenkins. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Front Royal. She was the wife of the late Russell Daily Painter. Surviving are a son, Robert N. Painter of Falling Longview From Page B1 Geographic Magazine and on their Web site. Mr. Johns studied at the Graduate School of Journalism at the University of Minnesota. After holding several photojournalism jobs at major newspapers, he became a contract photographer for National Geographic in 1985 and in 1995 he became a staff photographer. In 2001 he was promoted to Senior Editor of Illustrations, a position responsible for all photography, maps and art for National Geographic. Mr. Johns is excited about the show, “This book is the culmination of a lot of hard work and I’m very pleased with how it came out. It is gratifying to have the first exhibit of photos from the book right here at home where my friends and neighbors can share in my excitement.” Cheri Woodard, Art Director of Long View Gallery, is enthusiastic about the exhibition, “This show m a must see for anyone interested in art and photography. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented artist in our community. If you know Chris, you won’t want to miss this show. And if you haven’t met him, this is a great opportunity — he really enjoys meeting new people.” Long View Gallery specializes in contemporary American painting, sculpture and jewelry. The gallery is located on Main Street in Sperryville, Va. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Monday. For more information, call 987-3121 or go to www.longviewgallery.com. i Waters, W.Va.; a sister, Evelyn Frances of Escondido, Calif; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Father A. Verbeke Previous rector Father Albert Verbeke, a previous rector of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, died on Nov. 20 in Belgium. Father Verbeke was a dedicated Catholic priest, missionary and pastor, and he was well known in Rappahannock County. He was a member of the Missionhurst order and the rector of St. Peter’s when the church building was constructed in 1992. He retired in 1996 and returned to home country, Belgium. He died after years of chronic health problems. His funeral will take place in Belgium, but a memorial Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Washington, Virginia, on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Father Verbeke was born in Roeselare, Belgium, in 1921. After joining CICM, the missionary congregation of Scheut (Missionhurst in the US), in 1940, he was ordained a priest in 1946. Fulfilling his dream, he became a missionary in China, but within a year after his arrival in Peking (Beijing), he was expelled by the Communist regime. Reassigned to the United States, he was Treasurer of Promotion at Missionhurst headquarters in Arlington, Va. from 1949 to 1976. During these years he also served as chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and of the Knights of Columbus. In 1976 Father Verbeke became pastor of Immaculate Conception in Buckner, Va. and Saint Jude’s in Mineral, Va. After building a new church in Mineral, he was appointed to Our Lady of the Blue Ridge in Madison, Va. in 1984. Forced by ill health to reduce his activities, he came in 1988 to the Mission of Saint Peter’s in Washington, Va. Together with the then small but dynamic congregation of Saint Peter’s, he built a new church which was dedicated in 1992 and in which he celebrated his golden jubilee as a priest in 1996. Later that same year, after eight years in Rappahannock County which he considered the happiest of his life, he retired to Belgium. He was clearly out of his element ‘Impiiiiuy Tfmug fits. by Randy Minter As The Spirit Moves You Health experts are increasingly coming to realize that our mental state has a very big impact on our physical health. If we constantly stay angry or depressed, we open ourselves up to a host of health problems. By the same token, research shows that people who are happier and who know how to handle stress are healthier. Our thoughts and our beliefs affect our entire immune system. This is where spirituality comes into play. Weather you believe in the power of prayer or positive thought, health experts say that a change occurs in our bodies when we share our innermost thoughts with God or allow our minds to reach that state of ultimate bliss. We truly are what we think. Most of us forget this truth and often don't want to do the hard work of believing in ourselves and in the goodness of life, especially when hard times hit. At the Moser Funeral Home, we know that death can also awaken a deep sense of gratitude for life. Somehow death throws life's beauty into stark relief. Call 347-3431 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton 24-hours a day. "Anger improves nothing except the arch of a cat's back" ~ Coleman Cox there, even though he was surrounded by loving family. He leaves behind seventeen nephews and nieces and their uncounted offspring. Messages of condolence may be sent to his nephew who is Provincial Treasurer of the CICM Congregation in Belgium, Rev. Paul Verbeke, Missiehuis van Scheut, Ninoofsesteenweg 548, B1070 Brussels, Belgium or to Saint Peter’s Church, P.O. Box 27, Washington, Va. 22747. Ronald Smith Viewtown resident Ronald D. Smith, 48, of Viewtown died on Friday, Nov. 22 at his residence. He was born Nov. 25, 1953 in Fayetteville, N.C., to the late Joseph Smith and Mary Morris. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a sister, Belinda Smith. Survivors include his wife, Valery Butler Smith; Five children, Fyness, Joseph, April and Allashia Smith of Bronx, N.Y. and Dwayne Butler of Newport News; his step-father, Jessie Morris of Fayetteville, N.C. his father and mother-inlaw, Rev. and Mrs. Wendell Grant of Marshall and his Grandmother Sweets of Marshall. Also surviving are two brothers, Stewart Robinson' of Fayetteville, N.C. and Sam Hawkins of Baltimore, Md. and three sisters, Mary Dockery of Virginia Beach. Betty Gaines of Fayetteville, N.C. and Susie Rouse of Chester. Pa. and other relatives and friends. Mr. Smith attended Cumberland County Public Schools and The Bronx Community College in Bronx, N.Y. He also served in the U S. Army for 12 years and had eight years of service with the Postal Service. Memorial services were conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the First Baptist Church in Washington with the Rev. Grant officiating. Interment was in Fayetteville, N.C. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. (Autimiiv cAdieii Our hearts that leapt to blazing gold, crimson, orange and aubergine must now adapt to calmer views, with monochromatic scenes. Where once swirled brilliant colors high contrasted against indigo blue, now speaks of gentle umber, with a much more somber hue. 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VA J SSM THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon.-Thus. 8 am to 8 pm Fn.-Sal 8 am. to 9 pm Smday: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available ROOFING Specializing In Residential Homes Blue Ridge Roofing 540-631-0666 STORAGE si»i:kkivilli; STORAGE<0 Sale Handy Storage Kcoiilcnlial ( IHItltHTcial Ki’a^onahk* Kates 540/087-8507 Kt. IINM. off I S <11 si»i;mki vii.i.i:. v.% TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shac* Dealer Kitchen Aid Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U S. Route 29. Madison (540) 948-2200 WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential . Construction farm General Wrought Iron gates \ railings ALSO SANDBLASTING Henselstone Window and Door Systems Inc. (540) 937-5796 www.henselstone.com European Windows and Doors Beautiful. Affordable. Energy Efficient. Tight, Maintenance -ree. with Unique Safety ano Security Features, "nese products exceed the American competition except m price. 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Mondav Your Communi^Direotory Horse & Farm Directory 1 p.m. Monday AS real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act. which makes it illegal to advertise any preference. Imitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status or national origin. or intention to make any such references, limitations or discrimination Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness. parenthood, or handicap. - i; We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of tne law All persons are hereby mfo'med that an dwellings advertised are available on an equai opportunity basis Rentals Apartments ] Marshall - 30 min. Manassas Private mam' level 1 BR. den. log stone home. W/D. HBO. mountain views. S785 me. util. 540-3647436 MIDDLEBURG: NICE 2 BR apt. in town S850/mo. mcls some utils. Call Carol Morency 540-885-4682. 'tyty Rentals > Houses l _/ APTS in private house. $1750/ mo. Warrenton area 8 STALL BARN & PADDOCK, 490 + ac farm, bush hog. fert. field & spread manure. $800 + per mo or S1000 sublet. 540-743-6994. or 540-743-6525, 540743-1202 fax. 2BR, 1BA. Sperryville area, eat in kit. laundry rm, LR. Ig porch. CAC/heat. sec dep. lease & refs. S700/mo. 540-987-8280 aft 6pm BUY For $9,500 3BR, HUD REPO HOME For listings call 800-319-3323 ext. 1278 Hampton House The Plains area behind Great Meadow Small cottage 1 bedroom, 1 bath, heat pump/ac, private & peaceful. $900/month Cali Cathy @ Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 MANOR HOUSE ON 490->- ac farm, pool, sauna. 9BR 5BA. 6FPs. formal LR & DR, Florida rm. 2 kits, S3500/mo. Avail 12/1.2 APTS, in private house. Si 750/ mo 8 STALL BARN & PADDOCK, 490 + ac farm, bush hog. fert. field & spread manure. $800 + per mo or S1000 sublet. 540743-6994. or 540-7436525. 540-743-1202 fax MIDDLEBURG, remodeled. 3BR, 2.5BA. co. cape.lac, comm, kltch w/island & FP. hardwd fls. Direct TV & fenced yd. Pets ok. S2000/mo 540-364-1635 NEAR WATERFORD: Entire ground fir., country home, 2 BR. 1 BA. appl..$950/mo, incl. util. Call 540-882-4668. Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 22 Rentals ) Old Orchard The Plains area Charming, 2BR, 1.5 BA house on farm with fireplace & all new appliances. $1,400/mo Call Cathy @ Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 ORLEAN AREA, EXCEPTIONAL 1BR, 2 BA. FP. W'D Estate Cottage. Pet's Ok. $12,00/mo. 540-3644499 RAPPAHANNOCK CO. Flint Hill, VA, 3BA. 2BA. cottage, mtn views, newly restored w/ all new kit & bath, S950/mo 540-675-9921 RAPPAHANNOCK CO. Rental- 3BR. 1BA cottage overlooks pond. Enjoy the scenic views & wildlife. Avail. Nov. 1 S1250. Call Jim Helm, Weichert Realtors, 540347-2000. ' Rentals > “ Lot* A Acreage V._^ WANTED: PASTURELAND. for growing herd in Rapp. Co. Call 540987-7251 Rentals Rooms _ 2 ROOMS TO rent, full house pnv. Direct TV, $400/mo, $200 sec. dep. Utils incl Boston area 540-987-8407 66 Shared Housing FEMALE to SHARE farm house in Upperville CAC/heat. washer/ dryer, dish TV, ice maker Room for horses 540-364-0004 80 Rentals Office CONFERENCE ROOM AVAIL, for rent hourly. Seats 10-12. Convenient location. Warrenton. VA, 540-351-0826 RETAIL/OFFICE space ^or lease in downtown Warrenton. 2,000 sq.ft., gas heat. AC. ample parking, 1 block from Court House. Great location for any business. Call 540-825-5645 for more information. CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 («» sr ) Executive Home Needed To Lease w Option To Purchase 703-971-7556 TENURED MANAGER NEEDS a small house to rent. Leave a message for Jim at 540364-2930. ms*1** 1 *** Housos j FORCLOSURE 4BR 4BA $45,000 For listings call 800-719-3001 ext. R 528 133 Lots A Acreage 36+ Acres/ Trout Stream $129,900. Beautifully wooded high elevation setting w/ awesome views & long frongage on native trout stream. Financing. Must see! Call now 800-888-1262. BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN PROPERTY 28+ AC W/1.200+ ft. on mountain stream. Other sizes avail. www.landinwv.com 50 MILE VIEWS 21 Ac/Stream $72,777 Mature hardwood setting w/panoramic mtn/ valley views & 1400+ ft. cascading stream frontage. Next to 10,000 acre wildlife mgmt area. Long rd front, utils avail. Low financing. Only one! Must see. call now 1800-88X-1262. 188 ConmwrcM Sal«s Buildings tor Lease: • 7,739 sf 1-story, 2 ac, • 18,615 sf office. 2 bldgs Warehouse: • 6,000, 6,600 or 9,987 sf Office: • 3.600sf Office Warehouse: • 72,701 sf VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 BUSINESS CONDO FOR SALE 20% Below Market ■1,000 Sf $170,000 Wiehle & Route 267 Reston. VA 703-918-0252 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Real Estate Wanted WE BUY HOUSES! Help Available 24 hours Cal 703-971-7556 24 hours w^.hajsesolubTCfc*yoiiCom c ■— 224 Firewood V-_> Cured aromatic, organic apple wood. $135/cord. Pick-up or deliver. 540-675-3636 FIREWOOD; SEASONED. mixed, cut & split $80 per cord. You haul! 540-547-4962. GET YOUR FIREWOOD NOW! $25.00 per pickup load. Purcellville area. 540-454-2272. SEASONED FIREWOOD MIXED. $135/cord, delivered. Other additional. 540987-8843 Fumttur* / Applt«nc«> v _/ BDRM-BED $595 cherry sleigh. Solid wood w/ mattress set. Brand new. still in boxes Can deliver 703-263-3363. BDRM BED $275 3pc KING Pillowtop set. New in plastic w< manufact warranty Can deliver. 703-378-2848 BEDRM-BED $1,195 5pc set. Cherry. Bed. dssr, mirr. chest, nt stnd. New in boxes. Can deliver. 703-263-3363. BEDROOM FULL SIZE SET $159 New in plastic w warranty CAN DELIVER. 703-8988768 Dining set cherry. Queen Anne, dbl pedestal tbl. 8 chairs, server, and 2 pc china cabinet. $2995 703-750-9215 Hay Straw A FmmJ V___/ HAY-horse quality, sq & round bales, stored inside. Cattle hay avail. Bush hogging. Horse boarding. 540-937-5160 TRI COUNTY' FEEDS, Marshall, area's exclusive supplier for Pennfield Horse Feeds STALLMAT SALE - NOV. $37.95 Complete line of stable & horse supplies. Dengie & ABC. Stallmats. Delivery wkly. Alfafa hay, timothy & mixed hay. Bag shavings 888-8233337. 540-364-1891 tricountyfeeds com t----^ 240 Hanw V___'J Classified Ads Work HORSE BOARDING, field. $l00/month. Stalls also avail. Orlean area. 540-219-9066 or 540364-2963 HORSESHOEING Miller’s Horseshoeing, hot. cold, corrective. 540-788-3680. Serving all of No. VA. (F-1) PONY, WELSH TB Cross. 13.1 hands. Bay mare. 11 yrs. Very athletic. jumps. $2,500. 540-937-8247 QH REG, Chestnut Mare. 11 yrs. Big Bodied. Gentle, proven. Brood Mare. $3,500. 540-9378247 uwm* —*** Garden j WHISPERING PINES GROWER of Trees & Shrubs. Norway Spruce 5-7 $35 ea & 7-9' $65 ea; Bradford Pears 7-9', $42 ea; Leland Cypress 2 gal. 22". $8 ea; White Pines 5-6'. $30 ea; Del. & Planting avail. 540937-6178 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call TODAY 540-347-4222 (256 “Xu ) BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin. Double-H. Nocona. Texas. Dan Post. Sage. Abilene, Dingo. Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton. 540-4391395 COSTA RtCA-Jan. Galapaoos-March! Sm personalized travel adventures 540-349-0040. www boitrek tours.com CRANBERRY BREAD, homemade, $3.00 per loaf. Just in time for the Holidays. Call Corinna at 540-349-1423. 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 Trails Western Wear, Bealeton. 540-4391395 — 273 P»ts v_ DACHSHUNDS: Mini, standard, smooth wire. Pups, all ages. $300$500. Call 304-2580148. Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Pets THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepac^ at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail spca@erols.com for a complete and up to date listing Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt. 639, East of Amissville Daily 8:00 a m. - 12:00 Noon, except closed Wed. & Sun. These wonderful dogs need a good home! Bowie Truman "Bowie" is an adorable, affectionate, smallish, 4-5 yr. old neutered bassett mix; he has blue eyes! "Truman" is a friendly, playful, 3yr. old neutered shepherd mix; he's excellent with children. Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice man) 273 *•*» V 4 GERMAN SHEPARD PUPPIES. AKC Reg. Exc European Lines. OFA Stock. Ready Dec 6th. $700. 540-4595972. vrw@shentel.net. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, AKC, black & tan, M/F. $400. Parents on premises. Breeding 40 years Becks Kennels. Martinsburg, 304229-8545. JACK RUSSELL TERRIER puppies. Ready for Christmas. Reserve now!. Nice temperament. NKC Regis. Top quality. 703-608-5463, Culpeper JACK RUSSELL TERRIER puppies. Short legs, smooth coat. Vet checked $175. 540923-4773 f--r-N 294 Giveaway! v...J BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE HORSE MANURE, you load. 540-341-7704 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 EARLYS CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Sl*> Covers & Lphofcao) Residential A Commenced RL 211 Anuanilk. VA 937-5500 • SIDING • SOFIT • SEAMLESS GUTTERS Walter Smith 540-825-4181 House cleaning- Need free time for the holidays? Give us a try. 20% disc. 2nd cleaning. Free estimate 571-3305624 or 703-897-5096. YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 14629 LEE HIGHWAY AMISSVILLE, VA 20106 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $116,000.00, with an annual interest rate of 1 1.00000% from ADRIAN M. BUTLER, SR. AND TIFFANY A. BUTLER dated June 7, 2000, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY’ OF RAPPAHANNOCK as INSTRUMENT #000000765, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, on the front steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia on December 10, 2002 at 12:00 P.M., the property with improvements to wit: LOT 1, CONTAINING 1 0000 ACRE, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A PLAT AND SURVEY OF JAMES G. 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400 >W,M ADOPTION: LOVING COUPLE Wishes to adopt infant Expenses paid. Call Nancy/Roman 1-866-992-4444 iww.adoolion4arniy.nel rz .. -\ 420 ^ s * ; Thank You I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks this Thanksgiving week to my pastor, John Burke, for always being there for me & my family after going through another time of sickness. You don’t know how much you mean to us. Also, Thank You to Mr. Heddelston for all your phone calls & prayers. A strength to he strong. May God Bless you The Cave’s CHRYSLER LEBARON CONVERTIBLE. 89. 2.5L turbo, leather, clean. • runs good. $1500 OBO. 540-3649534. CHRYSLER 2000 - LHS Dark Blue, all power, garaged. Mint cond 5000 Miles. $17,500 703-356-3038. CHRYSLER, ’96 Sebring. JXI convert. Auto. V6. 34K mi„ Red w, tan int. 4 top. Exc. cond $12,000. 703-803-8943 FORD EXPLORER XLT 92. 169k. New tires. New Exhaust. 4x4 Runs Good1 $2,650. 540-428-8792 FORD F150 XL 00 red 5 sod . 200 HP. 6 cyl. AC. short bed. 55 k. siding rear window, bed liner 4 cover, extras. SHARP TRUCK. $8995 OBO 703-7710280 MAZDA MIATA ‘91 red 127K mi, new paint, upgraded stereo well maint. 1 owner $3300 Qbo 540-341-0160 MERCEDES 380 -SE 84 Exc. cond. 163K, sunroof, blue wlan Ithr. $4,500. 540-825-0138 SUBARU SW, 1 owner 4wd. Auto. 61.000 orig. miles. Exc. cond. Garage kept. All orig. $3,800. 540-869-6755 HARLEY DAVIDSON '96. 1200. black, hwy pegs, Buckhorn handle bars. Screaming Eagle Pipes, $7250. 540-9375454 HONDA XR100R & Ya maha TTR125L w loac rite trailer holds 3 bikes S4 000 tor all Chuck. 571-263.1945 665 sport utmS LAND ROVER 96 54K mis, fully loaded, new inspection, clean, exce cond. white w/ taupe Ither int Si 3 900 540347-0196 V__ J CHEVY % TON 88 112k mi Runs good' Auto 350 V-8 S1.800 540428-8792 FORD F-150. 1987. 4x4 w/snow plow, trailer hitch, recent msp . runs great, S3000 540-7884480 GMC SONOMA, 99 ext cab. 41K mis. 5 sp. ac. CD. excel cond S10.495 540-439-9741 AVON 866-707-2866 To buy or sell! Construction Warranty Service Reps Northern Virginia Earn $ 18/hour plus on site vehicle! Knowledge of plumbing, electricity, drywall and paint. Good customer service skills required. Great benefits. Forward your resume and salary history to: career@ushome.com Fax: 727-796-8476 US Home Corporation EOE Farmer Experienced, maintain & operate farm equipment. Bale hay. care for cattle. Housing provided with salary. Warrenton 540-743-6994 before 8am or after 9pm Fax 540-743-1202 GO/ERMOTT POSTAL JOBS $l835tr: Wife Jcbs$21.60hr. PatiTtcrnj RJBenefe NoBpnecessay. Aq±*n&0camrta Toll free 1-888-778-4266 ext.151 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR needed for residential excavation, loader, dozer and bobcat experience necessary 703-594-3505 Insurance Producer/CSR with insurance experience. part-time or full-time. Reply to: P.O. Box 121 Marshall, VA 20116 Kennel Assistant Part-time Flexible am & pm hours Suiting pay S£/hr Must be 21 or older w/ reliable transportation. 540-937-3283 LICENSED P&C AGENT Fulltime. Send resume to: Anderson & Company P.O. Box 106 Boston, VA 22713 REAL ESTATE ADVERTISTING SALES CONSULTANT The Fauquier Times Democrat is seeking an aggressive energetic out going salesperson to handle Fauquier, Spotsylvania. and Stafford Real Estate Advertising. Salary plus commission advertising sales experience and/or knowledge of local real estate market helpful. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, dental and 401K Plan. (lime* Community Newspapers Northern Virginia Please fax resume to: Fauquier Times-Democrat C/O Pamela Symington Fax: 540-347-5193 No phone calls please EOE Techies, Are you tired of commuting? Airlie Conference Center is seeking a full-time Jr. Database/Network Administrator to assist with the installation, maintenance, configuration. repair and troubleshooting of IBM compatible computer networks and communication links. Assist with providing user support in a 24/7 operational environment. Assist with the development and administration of reports from application software with SQL databases. Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities is a must, should be flexible to provide user support. Experience with SQL databases and Crystal reporting is a plus. Applicant should have knowledge of; • Windows 2c\\'/XP #DNS • Exchange Server • DHCP • TCP/IP •CISCO re'tilers, snitches Si firewalls Airlie Center offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants please apply to: Airlie Center Human Resources 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 or fax resume to: 540-341-3273 e-mail: HR8Airlie.com EOE r Healthcare ^Employmentj r Healthcare wEmployment^ Oak Springs of Warrenton Comprehensive Health Care Center Rehab and Nursing Facility LPN's/RN PT 7a - 3p & 3p-llp CNA's PT/FT 3p-llp or llp-7a DIETARY PT/FT ACTIVITY AIDE Weekends Contact: Human Resources 540-347-4770 614 Hastings Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 EOE *Wvrj Sunnyside Farm Market Exciting employment opportunity Fulltime position of RETAIL CLERK Qualified candidates require knowledge of retail merchandising, gourmet wines & food. Health & dental benefits offered to all qualifying full-time employees. Must be age 21 or older. Stop by 337 Gay Street, Washington, VA to pick up an application, or phone Tamara Waldo 540-675-3636 FOE Store Management Careers Peebles Department Store For over 110 years, Peebles has offered customers quality fashions ar great prices. Today. Peebles is growing fast with over 1 3 department stores in i ; stares. Vt e have numerous store manager and store manager trainee positions available tor people who believe customers come first, who have an eye tor fashion and who possess strong leadership skills. As one of our successful managers you enjoy a full range of rewards to include: • Starting salaries based on experience of 22-28K • A performance based bonus plan up to 30'S of base pay • Paid personal hours (starts at 3 weeks a year) • Paid life insurance (1X salary) • Group rate on health insurance • Paid holidays (6 per year) • 40IK savings plan (50** match up to 6^) • Paid short term disability insurance • Tuition assistance (up to SI000 a year) • 20'S purchase discount • Service & performance aw ards Preferred Background: • Retail experience • Leadership skills • Relocation required For consideration, mail/fax your resume to: Stacy Campbell Training & Recruitment Manager One Peebles Street South Hill. 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Wintertime driving — season nearly upon us 4* Wintertime is very unfriendly to a vehicle. Cold temperatures make it harder for an engine %o work properly. Snow and ice limit traction. Potholes damage wheels and tires. Salt causes rust and gravel pits the paint. Safe winter driving begins More you gel irto \our vehicle, rhere are many things you can do to help your vehicle in this time difficult driving conditions. Here are some helpful tips to winterize’’ your car. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Tb winterize your car: Check antifreeze, defroster, emergency signals, heater, lights, oil, tires, windshield washer fluid, and wiper blades. Make sure everything is working properly, and fluid levels arc appropriate. Have emergency supplies in your car: Blanket, jumper cables, first aid kit, flashlight and batteries, ice scraper, matches and a candle, sand/gravel, small shovel and a cellular phone are all necessary. Tb reduce your chances of l)eing involved in an accident, both you and your vehicle must be properly prepared for the additional hazards that winter can create. In addition to winterizing your car you also need to do a few things to your vehicle before you drive away. It is so much nicer to get into a warm car rather than a freezing cold one. Warm it up! Let your vehicle run for a few min . Public school menus Dec. 2-6 RCES Breakfast: Monday: French toast bagel or cereal, milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday: Santa smokies/ toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday: Hot cakes/ syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday: Fireside oatmeal/toast or cereal/ milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. iLunch: Monday: Elf pepperoni pizza, hot buttered com, choice of fruit Blitzen's bread stick. Tuesday: Pat’s country casserole, garden fresh salad, apple pixie pie. Wednesday: Caroling chicken pattie, seasoned curly fries, snowman fruit, Donner's mini pretzels. Thursday: Deli turkey sub/cheese, tinsel potato rounds, choice of fruit, gingerbread/cool whip. Friday: Homemade vegetable, beef soup/crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, choice of fruit. RCHS Monday: Rudolph’s super pizza, jingle bell peas, snowman fruit. A la carte: Rudolph's super pizza, Cupids chicken salad, Donner's french fries. Tuesday: Bacon cheeseburger, naughty french fries, Mistletoe apple pixie pie. A la carte: grilled ham and cheese, tinsel potato rounds, chilly willie fruit. Wednesday: Caroling Chicken noodle soup/crackers, grilled cheese, onion rings, Blitzen’s fruit. A la carte: Caspers pizza, bologna and cheese sub, Holly onion rings. Thursday: Elfs barbecue chicken, warm mashed potatoes, North Pole fruit, hot biscuit/butter. A la carte: Roof top hot dog, chicken nuggets with biscuit. Friday: Caroling tacos, lettuce and tomato, hot buttered corn, chilled fruit Grinch bread stick. A la carte: Caroling tacos, Cupids chicken salad, Donner's french fries. u ~ Sperryville By LISA RAMEY * 987-9109 utes before driving. Have you ever seen someone driving down the road with only a small area cleared on the windshield? Never do this! Take the time to clear your windshield or to let your defroster clear it for you. Also, don’t forget the wind-,* shield wiper blades — they can freeze and will not do a good job of clearing falling snow or rain. Make sure all lights work and are clear of ice and/or snow. Once you have done all of the above recommendations you are ready to drive. Driving safety begins with your awareness of your vehicle, the conditions of the njad, and other drivers. The most common accidents happen during rear-end collisions, at intersections and while backing the vehicle. And the number one cause of winter driving accidents is driving too fast. The key to preventing accidents is space. Speed — The faster you drive, the less reaction time you have. Posted limits are for dry, clear conditions. Adjust driving speed for the conditions. Patience — Keep your emotions under control. Don’t allow the actions of other drivers to cause you to act in a reckless or unprofessional manner. Aggressive driving usually only gains a minute or two, but it also increases your odds of being involved in an accident. Awareness — Check your mirrors often - about every 5 seconds. Be aware of what is happening off the road - sleigh riders, children playing, people clearing driveways, and snowmobiles. Concentration — Don’t get distracted. Activities to avoid while driving are using a cell phone, reading a map, eating, drinking, putting on makeup or writing notes. Exit — Leave yourself plenty of room between you and other vehicles. If you should have trouble handling the wintry conditions, here are some tips on how to handle skids: • Front/rear wheel drive, Steer in the direction of skid • Rear wheel drive, remove foot from accelerator • Front wheel drive, continue to apply steady pressure on the accelerator • As the vehicle comes out of the skid, straighten wheels or steer slightly in the opposite direction. Many times while driving during the winter, vehicles become stuck in the snow. If this happens to you, watch out for other cars! If you had trouble negotiating the wintry roads, chances are the person driving behind you will also have trouble. Shovel the snow from the front and back of all wheels. Try to ease out without spinning the wheels. If this does not work try to rock the vehicle by shifting between forward and reverse. If all else fails - call for help. Don’t forget there are special conditions to take into consideration when standing out in cold weather. Frostbite can occur when skin is exposed to extreme cold or touches a very cold object. Your most susceptible body parts include nose, ears, cheeks, fingers and toes. Tb prevent injury, keep moving. Wear warm, loose, layered clothing covering your feet, hands, face and head. If you are wet, uncomfortably cold or have numb fingers or toes get to a warm area and into warm, dry clothes or blankets immediately. With the temperatures dropping, and freezing rain and snow already around us, take time now to prepare your vehicle and it’s driver for any situations that Old Man Winter may bring your way on the roads. Be smart and be safe! Make sure to shop in Sperryville this weekend as many merchants will be celebrating with special sales during Blue Ridge Christmas weekend. Most activities will begin on Friday, Nov. 29 and continue through Sunday, Dec. 1. Have a wonderful week, and please call me with your news. Gourmet wine dinner set Farfelu Winery located in Flint Hill and the Orlean Restaurant will host a gourmet wine dinner on Dec. 4 at the Orlean Restaurant. With each course of the four-course gourmet dinner, Farfelu owner, Caroline Osborne, will describe the wines, discuss the wine mak ing techniques used to create them and explain why they were chosen. In 2002 Farfelu wines have received 15 awards from state and national competition, including honors from the prestigious Virginia Governor's Cup. The dinner's menu has been specially designed to highlight the profile of Farfelu wines. Advance reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a space, call the Orlean Restaurant at 364-6350. Farfelu was established in 1978 and is Virginia's first winery. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime UWIHSTK/ “On The Morning Side i Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquicentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of arti| cles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and j cooperation of hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 540-675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $2.00 for postage Real Estate Directory V’ -.. * - & . .. • Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Robert Hitching and wife to George M. Aylor and wife, Hampton District. $150,000. Eddie J. Norwood and wife to Faith Builders Inc., 2.34 acres and 1.44 acres, Jackson District. $65,000. Irma L. Hensley to Steven Lee Hensley, .666 percent of one percent in 534.4793 acres. Deed of gift. Country Living in Virginia Summerhill - Beautiful 200 acre estate located near Stanley, in the Shenandoah Valley. Set at an elevation of 1200 ft, the 7,000sf home was constructed in 2000 and is built to the highest standard with the finest of material. Breathtaking mountain vistas are visible from almost every room. Amenities include tenant house. 10-stall Stable, equipment shed, board fencing and numerous other improvements. Also numerous streams and a pond. S1.7S0.000. Leeds Manor Farm, c. 1750- Stucco over stone manor home nicely situated on 68 acres in western Fauquier (Hume area). Built by Lord Fairfax and later owned and added onto by chief Justice John Marshall. Extensively renovated to its original splendor. Other improvements include stable, tenant house, guest house and equipment shed. $2,600,000. High Meadows- Located between Flint Hill and Marshal this unique property has mountain views, an historic 1760 stone houe with approximately 4000sf, 4 tenant houses, horse stable and cattle bam. Rolling meadows in the middle of the Old Dominion Hunt make this property very desirable. 251 acres. $1,900,000. Fogg Mountian Farm- 75 acres on Fogg Mountain with elevation of 1200 ft. 4200LsfJ “ North, South, pool, horsd the midst oT >uth antlJk'aaWI o^irgmia s Hunt c rs from D.C. i views to the "elegant interiors. cTtTul green house. Near Flint Hill and in country. $1,285,000. Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 Frank Hardy. L\c.. Realtors FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS Q| WASHINGTON, VA rzzr?— 'Vi .j Rare opportunity to own a classic (Circa 1900) Victorian in Historic Washington, VA. On 1.5 acres in town. Offered @ $545,000 Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc. (540)-675-1190 * - www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel *’*’.* m tel butch@rapprealestate.com •* • Laurel9Lills Store ~ Circa 1875 Dreamed of owning a working Country store? This store has character and clients. Nestled in the Foothills of Rappahannock County, renovated up and downstairs. Apartment is located upstairs with 2 BR/ 1.5 BA. A l Deauttful stone walled /brick floored space in lower level with separate entrance suitable for additional commercial shop or studio. $349,500 ; | i B oAM SN MD 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock Office: 540-987-9243 www.SamSneadRealty.com If you wish to search the Multiple Listing System go to <£» Homesdatabase.com/samsnead Sam Snead: 540-987-9336 Amy Sloane Umbers 987-8668 Dulcida Estrada 825-4300 Denise Chandler 675-3900 Lee Dillard 675-3564 ■NSMPL'.’1 ———