Rappahannock News, November 22, 2007

1 129th Year ...No.47 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2007 WWW.RAPPNEWS.COM 50 CENTS ’sjfetfiily Newspaper Since 1877 Vi>UTiT2'2 ^ R\ i i o LIBRARY OF VIROfMA Si P_*. v. > > »i f. riKt ’■ • RICHMOND V.Y 2T2 !'■' ! <•0 Report: High-speed Internet shortage requires many solutions By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer A cooperative effort between the Rappahannock County government and local citizens searching for ways to expand the availability of high-speed Internet service has produced some conclusions. The Broadband Initiative committee found that no single service or technology will provide a “magic bullet” for the community. But some actions by the county government would facilitate the expansion of service from existing providers. The 10-person committee comprised of County Administrator John McCarthy, two members of the Board of Supervisors and seven citizens produced an 11-page report with four main recommendations. First, the county should request that Embarq evaluate the feasibility of upgrading its Flint. Hill and Huntly relay stations to wire centers capable of providing DSL service. Second, the county should participate frilly in the' Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s rural broadband study. The department awarded Rappahannock’s participation with a $25,000 grant, which requires no match in local funds. Third, the county should amend its code to exempt certain facilities from the requirement for specialexception permitting, in cases where such facilities are for local broadband service. Fourth, the county government and schools’ demand for broadband service should be leveraged to seek expanded broadband service for under served areas of Rappahannock. The report was presented to the Board of Supervisors earlier this month, and the supervisors voted unanimously to support the four recommendations. McCarthy coordinated the Broadband Initiative. County residents appointed to serve on the committee were James Gannon, Michael Mahoney, Chris Payne, Doug Schiffinan, Raymond Stamps, Jeff Turner and Louise Van Dort. The Board of Supervisors was represented on the committee by Eddie Wayland (Piedmont District) and Roger Welch (Wakefield). There are several broadband providers that market their product in Rappahannock, but all of them have limited service areas in the county. The study broke Internet service providers into two categories: wired and over air. The wired providers offering broadband service in the county are two telephone companies and one cable television company. Verizon provides DSL service from its hub in Sperryville and Embarq provides DSL from its hub in the Town of Washington. DSL service typically costs $15 to $60 per month, according to the report. “The technological limitation on DSL is such that, at best, it can pjpri service three miles from the wire center” the repoasc&ys. “Remote terminals generally may be upgraded to wire centers to deploy more DSL technology ..., but tapcosts are great and each phone company intends tank* so only if they feel the subscribers they will net ar^Oufficient to justify the investment.” Comcast Digital Cable offers service in some areas, but the report wps the company is not interested in expanding service'' in the county. According to the report, Comcast’iffranchise agreement requires expan- » sion only if the population density reaches 11 homes per linear mile. Smrice costs for Comcast vary from $24.95 to $69.95mM* month, the report says. Two firms oflfer over-air broadband access in Rappahannock. Virginia Broad Band is beginning to offer service in the southern and eastern ends of the county, while eOffice is commencing service in central Rappahannock from a hub in Castleton. Both firms provide service to individual homes and businesses through a broadcast radio signal relayed to those locations from a microwave transmitter. An antenna is required to receive the over-air signal. The antenna costs between $295 and $795 fin* installation, according to the report, and monthly fees range from $59 to $69 a month. Both VBB and eOffice are planning to expand service in Rappahannock, but will require some regulatory relief to do so, the report says. The county currently requires a special-exception permit for any “telecommunication facility or radio, television and microwave antenna and/or transmitting facility.” Rappahannock’s rural character and rolling hills are also obstacles the over-air providers will have to conquer “How much either over-air provider is able or willing to expand will largely be a function of the customer base which exists to support it,” the report says. “As has been observed, two of the blessings of living in Rappahannock County is its low population density and open space; both conditions are the enemy of broadband providers. When esupied-with our higjhjlBgree of tapographic variation, this amounts to a near knockout.” Satellite providers, such as Hughes and Starband, are also available in the county but the report says local subscribers have complained about problems with the satellites’reliability. There are also costs associated with installing the equipment. The report recommends satellite service only fin- the county’s most remote locations The full Broadband Initiative repent is available on Rappahannock County’s Web site (www.rappahannockcountyva.gov) in the “Notices and Documents” section. Results of a citizen survey about Internet providers can also be viewed online at www.skinsfan.usAnternetsurvey/map.aspx. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Six-year old Jonathan Jenkins, a first grader at Rappahannock County Elementary School, crafted a homemade bow and arrow as part erf his Cub Scout Rack 123 project. Aiming to hunt down a bird for the family's Thanksgiving table, Jonathan didn’t find one. But what he did do was wart a first place for his project The prize: a frozen turkey. Jonathan is forfiled foal Ms lucky bow and arrow landed him a bin! Well done lad! ■MU HUM St^te lifts ban on open burning RICHMOND - Gov. Tim Kaine announced Thursday Nov. 15) that the statewide ban on open burning has been lifted, effective immediately. The ban was instituted Oct. 19 when weather conditions across the commonwealth pushed the drought and wildland fire indices into the dangerous range. “The statewide ban on open burning helped reduce the immediate threat to citizens and their property,” Kaine said. “Without the ban, and a couple of unpredicted rain events that provided some much-needed moisture, we could have had as many as 1,500 wildfires during the sixweek fall fire season. Instead, we’ve had 118 fires that burned a total of 855 acres.” At least 18 of those 118 fires were caused by people violating the burn ban. Forestry officials stress that lifting the burn ban does not mean the threat of wildfire is gone. “As the leaves fall and dry, windy weather conditions continue, our wildfire risk will increase,” said State Forester Carl E. Garrison III. “Anyone planning to burn should take all necessary precautions; make sure no local restrictions are in effect, and check the weather conditions before burning.” In addition to any fines for violating the fire laws, anyone who allows a fire to escape is liable for the potentially significant costs of suppressing Rappahannock News P O. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) that fire. The Virginia Department of Forestry has spent more than $580,000 fighting wildfires this year. “We are most grateful to the citizens of Virginia who obeyed the bum ban. Their support for the past 27 days likely saved fives and property,” said John Miller, VDOF director of resource protection. “We know it was a hardship for many landowners, campers, hunters, scout troops, festival-goers and others who rely on open-air fires each fall,” Garrison added. “We very much appreciate their understanding and cooperation during the statewide bum ban.” Tips on how to reduce the danger of an open-air fire escaping may be found at www.dofvirginia.gov. Students take lead in recycling project By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Letters — A, B, C — typically indicate a student’s performance in school. But for the high schoolers in Elizabeth Blubaugh’s leadership development class, success this past week could have been measured by the truckload. The students in the leadership class launched a recycling project at Rappahannock County High School, collecting about 4,800 plastic bottles and containers over the course of four days. On Nov. 15, America Recycles Day, three truck loads of recyclables were dropped of at the Flatwood recycling center outside of Washington. Blubaugh’s class, which is new this year, teaches leadership skills. One component she addresses is problem solving. “I suggested we start looking at a real problem,” Blubaugh said. And she saw room for improvement in the school’s recycling program. “We already do some recycling here, but we thought we could really step it up,” Blubaugh said. The class worked with staff in the school to find the best way to get recyclables into recycling bins and out of trash cans, where they were often ending up. With money earned from recycling collected ink jet cartridges, the students bought recycling bins and distributed them to cafeteria staff And then there was the “Recycling War.” Blubaugh’s students pitted classes against each other in a competition to collect the most recyclables. Complimentary ice cream sundaes ! WHAT A HAUL: The product of the leadership development class’s four-day campaign to jump-start plastic recycling at Rappahannock County High School. From left to right Jesse Ramirez, Kelly Herrel, Stephanie Sine, Dugald Day; Chris Foster (on ground), Nasima Abdulloeva, Chris Mitchell, Ashley Riggieson, Amanda PhiKps and teacher Elizabeth Blubaugh. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Blubaugh will go to the winners. The contest focused on plastic recyclables. “It became obvious that the high school could do a lot with plastic immediately,” Blubaugh said. But the class is now focusing its attention on paper products, and apparently has big plans — the recycling dumpsters the students hope to acquire are 24 feet long. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com. T Living by design Take a look at architect Donald Chandler who builds beautiful homes and sings lovely ballads. See Page B1. Rainwater runoff Rapp FLOW’S Beverly Hunter provides readers with the third in a series of articles about stormwater. See Page A3. Talkin’ Turkey Students at Rappahannock County Elementary School shared their stones from a bird’s eye view. See Page A5. Artisan Market Mark your calendars for this year’s Christmas in Little Washington Parade ...and Artisan Market! See Page B1.

Town Council expands historic district ordinances By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Historic district ordinances expanded Members of the Washington Town Council appeared shocked at their meeting on Nov. 14 as they adopted a new set of historic district ordinances with no fanfare. The new ordinances, which set historic preservation rules for the Town of Washington, require that almost all external changes to properties in the town receive an official sign-off from the town architectural review board. The previous version of the ordinances applied only to portions of property that can be seen from a public street, and council members expected that the expanded scope of the new rules would draw the ire of town residents. When the council opened the floor to public comment, not a single person chimed in. “Well, I guess there will be no further public comments,” Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett said. With both the town council and the Washington Planning Commission in attendance, town officials outnumbered the surprisingly small audience by more than two to one. Following the public forum, the planning commission recom mended that the council adopt the new ordinances, and the council then voted to repeal the old ordinances and enact the new ones. Vice Mayor Jean Goodine, the only council member who opposed expanding the ordinances, took the opportunity to go on the record against the broad scope of the new rules. “1 still have those reservations,” she said. The council’s vote concludes a two-and-half-year effort to revise the historic district ordinances, which the town pursued after the rules were attacked in a 2003 lawsuit. The town settled the suit for $75,000 and contracted attorney Henry Day and Cheryl Shepherd of Millennium Preservation Services to make revisions to the ordinances. Council member Claudia Mitchell thanked the two for their work. “We cannot say enough about Cheryl, Hank,” she said. Artifacts uncovered An archaeological survey conducted in preparation for the Washington wastewater system turned up a number of early 19thand 20th-century artifacts. Cultural Resources Inc., a preservation group, found 105 artifacts — mostly plate frag merits — dating from as far back as the early 19th century. The Town of Washington contracted the group to ensure that construction of the plant would not disturb any undiscovered historical sites in the town. Dane Magoon, vice president of Cultural Resources Inc., presented an overview of the survey to Washington Town Council members at their Nov. 14 meeting. He explained that Cultural Resources Inc. dug holes about a foot and a half deep every fifty feet at the site of the proposed plant and along where the pipes will be laid. The group found artifacts in 13 of the 85 holes dug, with most of the finds located off of Warren Avenue or behind the Rappahannock County Jail on Porter Street. Magoon said two of the clusters might qualify as archaeological sites, and that he had recommended them to be registered with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. ‘There is a large scattering of artifacts,” Magoon said after the council's meeting. He said, however, that the sites probably were not promising enough to warrant further investigation. Nonetheless, the town will not be allowed to disturb the See COUNCIL, Page A8 Rappahannock County SherifTs Office P.O.B«x4S7 Washington^ Virginia 22747 Shop wail a Deputy Christmas Program The Rappahannock County Sheriff* Office wil be sponsoring our 12th anal “Shop with * Deputy” program this Christmas season for some of the cotmty’s most needy citizens. The date for this yew's program will be December 15th, 2007. With the holiday season upon us, it is oar goal to make Christinas a very special time for children who would miss cot on some hoEday fin doe to circumstances beyond the foodies financial control Your Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office, in corgunction with other county representatives, will select children whose finales have Idle or no funds for the Christmas Holidays. Once the participating children are selected, the parents are contacted for their approval and permission for their child to attend. The children will meet at the Sheriffs Office where they will be paired op with a uniformed officer who wiB assist the children with then purchases. The children will then be driven to K-Mart in Root Royal, where they can purchase a $100 worth of merchandise for themselves or their fondles. Necessary, winter clothing always comes first! Once the shopping is completed, the children w31 have an opportunity to eat breakfast with the offiixrs and visit with Santa Claus. While the children eat breakfast, volunteers wrap the presents |he children selected. After breakfast and some fun entertainment, the dteldren wffl receive their wrapped presents and a food basket for each famgy. This program has been an incredibie success the last eleven years, and we hope to make it even better this year. We are asking you, the private citizens and business owners, to help os by sponsoring a child. You can do so by sending a tax-deductibie contrfoution to “Shop with a Deputy”. AB contributions will go toward the enrichment of our Rappahannock County children’s lives. The Rappahannock Coumy Sheriffs Office is very excited about this project; we hope to involve at least 80 children this year. Wth your help and support we know this program will continue to be an anmal event that is a huge success. Thank you for your support of the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office and our youth programs. Matt contributions to: Shop with a Deputy Atta. Captain Brown C/O Rappahannock Conaty Sheriff’s Office P.O. Box 4S7 Washington, Vn. 22747 “Developing a Dynamic Board” By Richard Lykes, Special to the Rappahannock News With some 60 attendees, the new Rappahannock NonProfit Center (RNPC) in Sperryville held the first-ever Piedmont NonProfit Leadership Conference. Its theme was “Developing a Dynamic Board” and attracted Nancy Axelrod as the keynote speaker. Ms. Axelrod is the founding president of the National Center for Nonprofit Boards (now known as BoardSource) and is the ’ author of a number of books *and other publications dedicated to governance and leadership issues in nonprofit organizations. In addition to the opening address by their noted speaker, the conference had three themed workshops for developing a dynamic board of !** directors for nonprofit organizations. The first workshop, led by Bill Dietel and Alaina Cugnon, was directed to keeping the board focused and motivated. Bill Dietel for over 40 years has been a leader in managing philanthropic organizations, including the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Alaina Cugnon is a business consultant with 25 years experience in helping motivate large firms and other organizations in employee development, productivity, and retention. A second workshop was dedicated to learning how to bring sharp financial thinking and planning to one’s board and was led by Cliff Miller (a successful local farmer who has chaired the Richmond Ballet and other organizations and who serves on the boards of a number of Rappahannock non-profit groups) and Monica Worth (a public relations firm executive who works with federal government agencies, the Congress, the media, and communities to shape public perceptions of significant issues). A third workshop directed its attention to the methods and techniques used by successful boards—such as developing a good set of by-laws, meeting techniques, and successful planning to keep nonprofit groups humming year after year. This workshop was led by Alexia Morrison (attorney and former federal prosecutor, and trustee of George Washington University), Cole Johnson (executive director of Headwaters), and Nancy David □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannocb Jfews Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.s21 Elsewhere in the U S.$27.°° Name Address City State_Zip. Mai subacnpaixfe an; payable in advance. Make check or muncy order payable tuc SappalumMdi Nnuft, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 The Rappahannock News (I SPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 249 Main Street. Washington. Virginia 22747 by Rappahannock Neves, a division of Arundel Communications. Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in fcippahann<x'k; S29.95 elsewhere in l .S POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, HO. Box 59, Washington. Virginia 22747 This (iwm may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS OUAdAos New Addraa: L J Photo by Richard Lyfces BOARD BOOSTING: Nancy Axelrod leads a discussion at the Rappahannock Nonprofit Center’s first major area conference this past Friday at the Rappahannock Link held at the SchoolHouse in Sperryville. Dillon (a former meeting facilitator at Xerox Corporation and active in a number of volunteer organizations, including the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League). With Rappahannock’s welldeserved reputation as the “Volunteer Capital” of Virginia, the RNPC has engaged an abundance of talent and experience in the community to help nonprofit organizations thrive and serve their membership. Further information on the organization and its programs is available from its executive director, Melanie Kopjanski, or its chairman, Mike Mahoney, at (540) 987-8011. The organization can also be reached at info@mpc.org and their website at www.mpc.org. Police Briefs Castleton burglary Nearly $7,500 worth of electronic equipment was stolen from a Castleton house last week. Items missing include a TV, a video camera and two laptop computers. A woman called the sheriff’s office on Nov. 13 to report that her daughter had returned to their home on Aaron Mountain Road to find the doors open and lights on. She advised her to stay with a family member until law enforcement personnel arrived. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crime but has not identified any suspects. Man charged with assault A 27-year-old man is facing charges of drug possession and assault and battery after an altercation in Huntly on Nov. 13. Robert Halko was arrested at a Little Long Mountain Road home after allegedly assaulting a woman. He was searched and found to be in possession of what was suspected to be marijuana. Halko posted $2,500 in Home and land transfers • • These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk’s office between Nov. 9 and Nov. 15. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.tiijiespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Stonewall-Hawthorne District Susan Hoffman to Susan Hoffman and Husband; 127 acres, 3.627 acres, 7 acres; $0; tax map: 54-25. Wakefield District Linda Dietel and Others to Over Jordan Farm II LLC, 30.0759 acres, $0, tax map: 1221C. Jackson District Carroll Ray Settle and Others to Carroll Ray Settle and Wife; 2 acres, 6.0379 acres;Deed of Gift; tax map: 32A-1-5B. Jason Neff and Husband to Douglas Bryce and Husband, 5.01 acres, $457,100, tax map: 32-2-3A. Hi UR 6 A LOOK LIKE THIS" S' x 10' $1365 or $48/moneh for 3 years 10' x 16' $2115 or $60/month for 4 yens 12' x 20' $31 JO or $77/monrh for 5 jwars tPntts .«*»i n» Smf^j Culpeper • (540) 399-9001 • (866) 576-1444 5ond and was released. His rourt date is scheduled for Dec. 11. Break-in at Massies Corner A Culpeper man found the rear window of his car smashed and several items nissing after leaving it parked at Massies Comer in i carpool arrangement. The man last Saturday reported to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office that 20 CDs, a CD player, cigarettes, sunglasses and a camouflage jacket had been stolen. Pig on the loose An Amissville woman discovered a pot-bellied pig wandering in her horse fields. She reported the wayward pig to the sheriff’s office on Nov. 13 and said she would care for it until its owner could be located. Compiled by Rappahannock News Staff Writer Matt Felkey. 1 • All Rappahannock County government offices will be closed at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 26. •The Rappahannock County Public Schools win be dosed Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 23, and witt reopen Monday; Nov. 26. • Rappahannock National Bank and BB&T in Flint Hill will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, and will reopen on Friday, Nov. 23. • All Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers will be dosed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 22., and wiN remain dosed on Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24. The office will reopen on Monday, Nov. 26. •The Rappahannock County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21, has been canceled. •TheTown of Washington’s Planning Commission meeting for November has been canceled. •The November meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals has been canceled.

Rainwater Runoff What is the proposed Stormwater Management Ordinance? By Beverly Hunter Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County Planning Commission will discuss a proposed Stormwater Management (SWM) Ordinance on December 19 at their regular monthly meeting in the Courthouse. This article summarizes key concepts about this proposed Ordinance, in response to questions asked by Rappahannock citizens and RappFLOW volunteers. The first article (Oct. 18, 2007) in this Rainwater Runoff series explained reasons why we as landowners should manage, protect and conserve rainwater. The second article (Nov. 1,2007) provided suggestions for things a landowner can do to conserve and protect rainwater. What is the purpose of the SWM Ordinance? The purpose of the proposed Ordinance is to protect local streams, rivers, groundwater and properties from increases in the volume and rate of stormwater runoff and increases in pollutants when land is converted to more intensive uses such as commercial or residential subdivisions. This protects the safety and welfare of citizens, property owners, and businesses by minimizing negative impacts of increased stormwater discharges from new land development. By minimizing runoff groundwater supplies are also protected. What special concerns of Rappahannock County citizens does this SWM Ordinance address? We in this county have special concerns related to protection and preservation of rainwater. Nearly all our citizens depend on well water for human use as well as for agriculture and animals. We do not have large rivers or reservoirs from which public water supplies can be drawn. Hence we must take care that rainwater replenishes the groundwater, rather than letting stormwater runoff cause damage and flooding downstream. Because we are in the headwaters of the Rappahannock River Basin, we have many (755) miles of small streams criss-crossing our lands, often on steep slopes. These small streams are particularly vulnerable to increases in stormwater runoff Much of our residential development is on large parcels, which naturally provides vegetated spaces for rainwater to penetrate the ground easily and cheaply if we design carefully. At the same time, our development patterns result in many (over 400) miles of private roads and long, often steep, driveways that are a major source of erosion, sedimentation, and pollution of streams. Our goals affect the types of stormwater management practices that are most desired and affordable. Rappahannock County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Chapter 6 of the Comprehensive Plan) calls for the “preservation of our unspoiled, natural setting, which gives it special character and identity.” The county’s goals include preservation of the mountains; overall viewshed; rural and open spaces; natural, scenic, and historic resources; viable rural agricultural and tourism-based economy; eco / Dear Lee, / Happy I Thanksgiving! Another holiday you are not sharing with us. Tune does not make it any easier. You are missed just as much today as you were the day you left us. Tears still fall and our hearts still ache during the holidays even more! The glory of it all is that we will see you again when it's our time to join you in heaven. We continue to miss you so much. Mlch Loti; k Always & Forlvi Mom, Dad & Family Third In a series nomical delivery of necessary public services. Future boundaries of growth in village and commercial areas are defined to “preserve community character and maintain the balance of human activities and. natural ecosystems.” Conventional stormwater management approaches, typically used iq more densely developed areas elsewhere, may often be less appropriate in our setting than more environmentally-friendly methods. _ Why a SWM ordinance at this time? Protection versus remediation. This ordinance was drafted as part of Rappahannock County’s Clean Streams program, funded by a grant from the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Fund. The Fund enabled the county to pay for a professional contractor, expert in Stormwater Management, to draft the ordinance, under the guidance of a* local Steering Committee including staff of the County government and Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District, and citizen volunteers from RappFLOW. Protection is far less costly than remediation after the damage has been done. The challenge of restoring the hydrology and water quality in watersheds that have been densely developed is daunting. Contrast Rappahannock County with many Northern Virginia counties. With our relatively sparse population and designated sites for future commercial development, we are in a position now to protect against future damage to our hydrology, water supplies, water quality, stream channels, wetlands, and overall environment. We are also in a position now to ensure that the type of stormwater management practices used in the fiiture, are in keeping with our special character and goals. When does the SWM Ordinance apply? The Stormwater Management Ordinance will apply to all land development projects that disturb over 2,500 square feet of land, except agricultural, horticultural, or forest crop activities. Where the land development activity results from construction or alteration of a singlefamily residence, an “agreement in lieu of a plan” may be substituted for a formal stormwater management concept and design plan. Hie ordinance applies at the time requests are made for driveway entrance permits, land disturbance permits, preliminary plans of subdivision, and major site development plans, and extends through construction and maintenance of stormwater management practices and facilities. What protections does the SWM Ordinance provide our people, land, and water? The Ordinance specifies standards for protection of both quality and quantity of water, in terms of the outcomes to be achieved. Basically, the development must be designed and constructed in such a manner that the amount of stormwater runoff after the development is completed, will be the same or less than it was before the development took place. Even though the development creates impervious surfaces such as roads, building roofs, or parking lots, the rainwater will be managed in such a way that it will soak into the ground rather than running off through channels damaging the streams and water quality. The Ordinance specifies the goals, and allows for flexibility in the combination of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be used depending upon the specific sipe and type of development. Why are Low Impact Development (LID) techniques emphasised in this ordinance? Low Impact Development (LID) is a stormwater management approach with a basic principle that is modeled after hature: manage rainfall at the source, shinfK decentralized smaU-sealirjCQixtrols. The ^oal in using LID is to mimic a site’s predevelopment hydrology by using design techniques that infiltrate, filter, store, and detain runoff close to its source. Techniques are based on the premise that stormwater management should not be seen as stormwater disposal. Instead of conveying and managing / treating stormwater in large, costly endof-pipe facilities located at the bottom of drainage areas (the “conventional” approach), LID addresses stormwater through small, cost-effective landscape features located at the site. For example, rainwater from a house roof can be directed through the downspout of a roof gutter to spread out on a grassy or garden area so it can percolate into the ground, rather than running down a driveway or directly into a creek. Examples of LID site design cited in the draft ordinance include: • diverting runoff from such as by using areas (also called ); • capturing rain water on a; • using grassed along instead of -and- drainage. By giving explicit emphasis and priority to LTD in the local Ordinance, we help to ensure that landowners will not encounter bureaucratic obstacles to employing these more environmentally-friendly and often lower-cost practices. How does the SWM Ordinance affect private roads and driveways? Due to our terrain and development patterns, private roads and driveways are one of our greatest sources of stormwater runoff and associated damage and pollution. If a private road or driveway will be more than 1,000 feet in length and have 10 To schedule am MXUf with a relaxim folly clothed light touch Reiki treatment followed by a hot stone Swedish Massage Treatment 20% Holiday Savings - $110 (package deal) Gift Certificates Available Special November 23-Jan 4 Terri Freeborn 540.987.9777 or Kfithy Edwards 540.987.9272 ext 1 Located at the Rappahamtoct Wellness Center 115 Lee Highway Spernp/Ae, VA 22740 tC. CAl I A percent grade at any point, then an engineer’s plan proving adequate erosion and stabilization measures is required. The Ordinance offers suggested design criteria for all private roads and driveways. How does the Ordinance affect stream buffer vegetation? A riparian buffer is an area adjacent to and landward of a stream. The trees, shrubs, and grasses in this buffer area serve many important ecological and biological functions, and serve as the last line of defense against stormwater runoff, erosion, flooding, water pollution, and r damage to streambanks. Protection of the stream buffer area is not specified directly in the draft SWM ordinance, but it is addressed in proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance in a Riparian Buffer Overlay District. What documentation does the Ordinance require? The documentation required for approval of a stormwater management plan depends on whether the plan is for a single family residence or for some larger project such as a commercial development or a residential subdivision. For the larger projects, See WATER, Page A5 ‘“The TeopCe’s Sheriff* I would like to take this time to thank my family, my friends, and the citizens of Rappahannock County that supported my campaign for Sheriff. Without your support none of this would have been possible. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 November 22, 2007 jRappafjannocfe JJetos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager 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: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: ashermandtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m„ Monday-Friday . Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22,2007 Our View Savoring the stuffing My father wasn’t bom in this country. He came from the Philippines in the early ‘30s with, I believe, one intent in mind - to embrace America as his own. From Where I Sit Anita Sherman By the time I had memories of Thanksgiving, he was well ensconced in this truly American tradition and celebrated it with customary gusto. He would rise early to put the bird in the oven. From the doorway of the kitchen I would watch him washing the turkey. He was a designing engineer by trade and his craft didn’t leave him as he meticulously closed the cavity with artful crosses of butcher’s string. For most of the year I rarely saw my father in the kitchen save for Sundays and the holidays. Those were his to shine and my mother knew better than to intrude with his culinary undertakings. My father really took great delight in preparing the turkey. On this day of traditional thanks, I feel that the larger bird he had to prepare, the happier he was. Thus, we would usually have turkey for many days. While my mother baked pies and side dishes and set a very fancy table, my father would tend to the turkey for many hours, basting it religiously. The aroma on Thanksgiving day was heavenly as the smells of Dad’s bird wafted throughout the house. But, it was my father’s dressing that was the true masterpiece. He would start the day before cutting and toasting bread cubes. Peeking through the kitchen doorway again, I’d see him chopping onions and celery, melting butter in a large pot, pouring in some liquid, tasting, seasoning and stirring. When we were finally all seated at the dining room table, it was my father’s dressing that was always the biggest hit. I hadn't developed a taste for mushrooms yet and would always query him if he had put any in the dressing. “No,” he would say, “just eat it.” It was never dry. Rather, it was very moist and comfortable feeling and it left me smiling and reaching for seconds. As the years went on, the reputation for my futner s dressing spread among our family members and each Thanksgiving it was the one dish that everyone looked forward to the most - Dad s moist stuffing with unmistakable good flavor. My father passed away 12 years ago. The first Thanksgiving that occurred after his death, my sister was in Oregon and I here in Virginia I can t recall which one of us called the other but it was with the same question - “Do you have Dad’s stuffing recipe?” “I think he may have put some soup in it,” said my sister. “Well, I do know now that he used mushrooms,” I replied. In our long history of living with this man who migrated to America from an island culture, we never thought to preserve this recipe that I believe was never written down. Since my mother stayed clear of him when he was preparing this dish, she didn’t recall how he did it only that it was very good. Every year or so one of us will lay claim that we’ve replicated Dad’s dressing but I know it is not so. This year as I prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving I have stuffing on my List. It is one of my children’s favorites and while I’d like to say it’s a recipe refined by their grandfather I cannot lay claim to that, I can only savor the memory. They had game The Rappahannock News is happy that Flint Hill’s Jean Lillard couldn’t help sharing this photo from the past. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s remember old friends off and on the court. Pictured in the front row (l-r): Lois Settle, Piggie Ritnam Russell, and Mary Hudson Williams; second row (l-r) Louise Miller, Mary Wharton Graves and Evelyn Cook Walker; third row (l-r) Carroll Settle Bowersett, Doris Noates, Dorothy Nethers Lewis and Lucy C. Sothorn. Photo courtesy of Jean Lillard Letters Many to make it happen When autumn arrives in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with trees turning vibrant colors, and the air crisp on beautiful sunny days, the RAAC Studio & Gallery Tour comes alive on the first weekend of November. The third annual event brought visitors from far and wide who enjoyed the weekend visiting studios and galleries and marveling on this breathtaking county. For such an event to be successful many individuals work for several months enjoying the planning and anticipating the exciting weekend in November. The artists spend many months preparing their work to exhibit at their studios, galleries and the hub at the Washington Fire Hall This year 63 artists joined in and our heartfelt thanks go to all of them. Sponsorships from the community and many other volunteers came together and contributed to the successful weekend. Patrons of the tour are: The Inn at Little Washington; Gay Street Inn, LLC; R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home; The Washington Hospitality & Visitors Association; Michelle Benecke, Century 21 Redwood Realty, Caulfield Gallery & Studio; The Blue Rock Inn; The Country Cafe; The Flint Hill Public House; Gadino Cellars; Rappahannock Title LLC; Real Estate HI, Rick and Kaye Kohler; Sperryville Comer Grocery and Strange & Company Realtors, LLC. Volunteers who worked tirelessly and enthusiastically during the two-day event were: Anne Gray, Sue Dranitzke, Susan Jones, Rosie Mullany, Margaret Brown, Adrienne Brown, Margaret Gottlieb, Joy Sloane, Jeanne Dixon, Betsy Hille, Linda Dietel, Laura Overstreet, Susan Whitson, Dave Hilty, Mike Mahoney Amy Timbers, Steve Komblatt, Clyde Humphrey Rodger Hille, Pat Sorrell, Walter Sorrell, Claudia Mitchell, Susan Dienelt, Sallie Morgan, Carrie Janssen, Gil Brooker and Jennifer Manley Barbara Adolfi and Ted Pellagatta. A very special thanks goes to Carly Day and Sally Hutcheson, GIS high school students, for their map work guided by Bev Hunter and Ron Vickers. The Rappahannock Garden Club and Long Mountain Nursery added to the beauty of the Fire Hall Galleiy with floral arrangements. The very talented Rappahannock artists who worked all year to produce new work were: Nol Putnam, Benita Gowen, Barbara Heile, Rene Ruflher, Cory Caulfield, Steven Kenny, Davette Leonard, Stephen Wagner, Kevin Adams, Nancy Keyser, Jean Elizabeth, Ann Georgia McC affray, June Jordan, John Kirchner, Jo Levine, Jim Ramsay, Maggie Rogers, Rex Slack, Jacob Stilley, Linda Tarry, Yvonne Jarrell, Jeanne Drevas, Janet Kerig, Nina Moore, Barbara Romney, Martin Woodard, Hans Gerhard, Sara Schneidman, Merrill Strange, Sarah Henry, Laura Heyward, Victoria Miller, Paula Gordon, Linda and Leanna Witt, Pam Pittinger, Robert Ballard, Viviane de Kosmsky, Thomas Mullany, Geneva Welch, Chris Goodine, DeEtte Axelson, Barbara Matteo, Gary Anthes, Phyllis Magrab, Wayne Paige, Tom Spande, Jack Frazier, Nora Harrington, Rick Myers, Joe O’Kane, Raymond Boc, Mary Ann Dancisin, Richard Lykes, Andrew Haley, Suzanne Zylonis, Robin Purnell, Patton Wilson, Eric Kvaraes, Christina Kvarnes, Steve Berry, Monika Fischer and Michael Saulnier. The Rappahannock News and the new publication The Piedmont Virginian Magazine provided the tour top-notch publicity for which we are very grateful. And, thank you to the entire community for coming out to the event to enjoy the beautiful weekend and support Rappahannock’s very gifted art community RAAC Studio A Gallery Tour Planning Committee Joanne Hilty and Cory Caulfield, Co-Chairs Kevin Adams Robert Ballard Joanie Ballard Jeanne Drevas Nancy Keyset Kathy Foush The wonder of it all I just may have to give up on surf fishing. You heard my tale of woe a couple of weeks ago, and then I ran into Bubby Settle. He went down to the Outer Banks about two weeks after I was there, and had wonderful luck. Maybe it was not luck at all; maybe it has something to do with skill. He told me that by 9:00 a.m., he was sitting on a cooler of fish enjoying a refreshing beverage. Friend that he is, he did try to make me feel better by saying that it all had to do with the temperature of the water, and that it was too warm when I was there. I am willing to take any excuse I can get, at this point. Perhaps, I will just stick with hunting. A few weeks ago, as day was breaking, I was scrunched back under an eastern red cedar, at the edge of a copse, overlooking a valley of pasture and patches of brush. It was about 28 degrees, and a beautiful, still morning. It was just frosty enough that your breath hung in the air. As the sun peeked over the ridge, I sat watching for a white tail deer, with my muz zle loader across my knees. It was a beautiful scene, the frost glistening on the grass, and the birds beginning to rustle about and get on with the day’s activities. As long as I sat there, I didn’t see a deer, but what I saw was worth telling you about. In two of the brushy patches, there were black cherry trees. Some folks call them choke cherries, and others just refer to them as wild cherries. As a kid, I remember when there was a storm in the summer, we had to walk around the fields where the milk cows were, looking to make sure that no limbs had blown off the wild cherry trees. If I remember this correctly, we didn’t want the cows to eat any of the wilted leaves or cherries from these limbs, because it was supposed to make them sick or kill them. One of my farmer friends will let me know if I am remembering that incorrectly, and, if so, I will correct it later. But, here is the good part. As the sun was just beginning to show itseff these two trees, standing perhaps 100 yards apart, received some Brady's Clark Hollow Rambumcs Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com unknown and possibly unknowable signal, and they both began to shower down leaves like rain. There was not a breath of wind. It was as still as it gets. Even so, these two trees began to drop their leaves like this was their last chance to get ready for cold weather. At first, I thought there must have been some disturbance that I couldn’t see, or birds or squirrels or something that was causing this. There was nothing. The leaves continued to fall straight down for probably ten minutes. The ground immediately surrounding the trees became blanketed by these leaves. And then, as actors receiving their cue, the leaves stopped hilling. Now, having written this, I know you are going to wonder what kind of person it takes to sit, mesmerized, watching leaves fall off trees. That’s okay. Ill take the hit for this. But, for some reason, it was a wonderful show. Nature is like that, at least to me. When I think I have looked under every rock and rotted stump, and have seen all that Mom Nature has to show me, I get blown away by leaves falling off a tree. On this same morning, I saw a partial albino fox squirrel, with a long, bushy; reddish brown tail, a grayish brown head, and a body as white as the driven snow. But it was the extemporaneous falling leaf show that made the day for me. A new sheriff Finally, I would like to extend my congratulations to all three of the candidates who ran for the position of sheriff I wish you all could have won. From where I sit, the sign burning incident notwithstanding, it was a good, clean, hard fought campaign. I was pleased to note the absence of mud slinging. Now, let’s give our new sheriff our heartiest congratulations and our loyal support. Well done.

Turkey Talk As you sit down to dinner this Thanksgiving, don’t forget to give a nod to the guest of honor — the turkey. Mrs. Wharton’s and Ms. McDowell’s 4th graders certainly won’t. The Rappahannock County Elementary School students were given the daunting task of writing essays from a turkey’s perspective on Thanksgiving, and arguing their way out of the oven. Who says persuasive writing isn’t a life skill? Fifth grade English teacher Molly Bailey selected the top essays, and the students read them aloud to the class r Rem my Call “I Hate the Thanksgiving Holiday” Fm a turkey and I hate Thanksgiving. How would you feel if humans were served for Thanksgiving dinner? I would rather humans eat fruit or vegetables. It is time for turkeys to get a break! First of all, how would you feel if humans were served for dinner? Then humans would be the ones to run and hide. Then turkeys would be eating humans for dinner Secondly, I would rather humans eat fruit or vegetables. The fruit taste good and is healthier for humans. Vegetables are also good for your body and make, you stronger. " r ^ Finally, turkeys should have"" a break. Since the beginning of time humans have eaten turkeys. The turkeys try really hard to hide but humans still shoot us. It should be someone else’s turn. Therefore, I hope you understand that turkeys don’t like getting served up for dinner on Thanksgiving Day. This year please give the turkeys a break. Please try something different for dinner. J I li —Hill ■ Will Ubben “Why Humans Shouldn’t Eat Turkeys” I don’t like Thanksgiving because humans eat turkeys. It isn’t fair to us! If you won’t stop we will become extinct. Stop, please! Turkeys might have diseases, taste like dirt or be small. Our diseases could be dead ly. Your whole family will be sick. There is no cure for it. You will be sick for a long time. Turkeys taste like dirt because they live in dirt. Dirt has bugs and nasty creatures in it. Worms, caterpillars, frogs, crickets, ants and other creatures live in dirt. You wouldn’t want to eat those things would you? That is why you shouldn’t eat turkeys that live in dirt. We are small. You wouldn’t want to eat us. We don’t have any meat on us. We won’t be enough for your family. You can get meat that is bigger than us like a hog. Turkeys can make you sick, are full of bugs and are too small to eat anyway. Thanksgiving will be better this year if you don’t eat us. People won’t eat turkeys and turkeys will be much happier. Turkeys won’t become extinct. Well live in peace with humans. Emelie Mano 'Thanksgiving Holiday* As turkeys all of us are trying to convince people that Thanksgiving is the worst holiday. Some of us have diseases. How would you like it if we ate you? You should eat something else. I hope you will change your mind sooner or later. First of all, some of us have diseases that make you sick. We have ticks and bugs that would kill you. You would get infections because you don't waqt^ 'know what we eat. Wfefl w^Aat worms and bugs that have bacteria on them. I wiU not tell you anymore. Secondly, how would you like it if we ate you? We could eat you with mashed potatoes and gravy We’d stuff you just like you do to us. It is very cruel you know Now you see why I don’t like the holiday Finally, you should eat something else. Eat ham instead. You win er\joy something different too. It would be nice to try something different It would be nice for us turkeys. Therefore, I hope you win change your mind about the Thanksgiving holiday Thank you. It would be nice. Please help us. We will be very thankful “Mr. Turkey Says I Hate Thanksgiving” Fm a turkey and I hate Thanksgiving Day Here are the three reasons why I hate Austin Huff Thanksgiving. People shoot at me, we need to take care of our families, and the deer should get a turn at being served up for Thanksgiving dinner. First of all, people shoot at turkeys and kill them! If you kill them, next year you won’t have any to hunt. Each time you shoot a turkey you are killing out the population of turkeys. Secondly, we have families to take care of Our babies sue tiny and if they find out that their dad is dead they will be sad. If the wife finds out she’ll be sad. They will not have a dad or a husband. The deer should have a turn at being Thanksgiving dinner. It’s time to hunt deer in the forest. There’s a lot of deer and not very many turkeys in the population. Now, that you have read this. Are you going to hunt turkeys anymore? So do you get it, don’t hunt turkeys again! It would be amazing if you didn’t even hunt this year. r ■m——n Thanksgiving” I don't H1«» Thanksgiving because humans always eat turkey Every Thanksgiving I lose same of my family. First they go “grocery shopping.” Then we go into the pot. We should not be eaten because we are poisonous, we are very fattening and we are beautiful animals. First of all turkeys are poisonous and we are nasty If you eat (me of us you’ll get really rack. If you waste your time eating a turkey you’ll waste more time driving to the hospital. So then you’ll waste money for gas to take you to the hospital and waste money to pay that big bill you have to pay. So time isn’t the only thing you’ll be wasting. You shouldn’t eat turkeys because we are very fattening. You might have to spend money to exercise somewhere or buy the equipment to do it at home. You might get fat and blow up if m The Old Habit A Most Unusual Riding Shop. HAPPY THANKSGIVING SALE 20% OFF ENTIRE STOCK* 3 DAYS ONLY Can’t make it to the store? order online at wwwu4dhabiLcooi or CALL 800-813-0515 Fri/Sat 10-6 — Sun 12-4 8363 West Main St, Marshall (next to P.O.) *Except consignments, saddles <4 books & you eat turkey. So don’t eat me and my family or you’ll get fat. Don’t eat turkeys because we are cute animals. Instead of killing us, save us and have us for pets. Don’t kill us because we make pretty cool sounds when we are alive. So please don’t eat us, we are begging that you not eat us because we are very cute and sweet. Turkeys should not be eaten because you will get sick, you might get fat and you’ll be killing a beautiful animal. I would be so happy if you didn’t eat me or my family. Then we could hug after we have our Thanksgiving dinner together as long as it is not turkey. Last we could give presents and talk about our families. r Kendall Carroll “Don’t Eat Me!” I hate Thanksgiving. Every year people go out and kill us turkeys just so they can eat us! Besides, if you eat turkey you’ll get fat and won’t be able to fit in your clothes. And you will have to buy a new wardrobe and will have to exercise to get the weight off and will be miserable for a long, long time. And anyway, you’d rather eat a pie. It. takes five to seven hours to cook a turkey and only 20 to 30 minutes to cook a pie. I beg you humans to stop eating turkeys. 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Lady Panthers dreams dashed by Gate City Elena Kritter sheds a tear By Steve Franklin v Rappahannock News Staff Writer RICHMOND - Elena Kritter put her hands behind her neck, tilted her head upward, and stared at the Seigel Center ceiling in disbelief. This wasn’t the way things were suppose to go. Never did her dream end like this. For nearly a year, Kritter arid her 10 teammates had talked about making it back to the VHSL Group A State Volleyball Final Four. Last year, the Panthers made it to the grand stage, only to see their title hopes squashed by Gate City. 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As Kritter broke the team huddle, her father Gene Kritter - also an assistant coach for the Lady Panthers - put his arms around his oldest daughter and the tears began to flow. “We wanted this so bad,” Kritter said riveting with emotion. “I’m so proud of this team. Most teams say that they are like a family, but this team truly is a family. I love these girls and I really wanted to help everyone on this team win a state title. It hurts so bad right now because we wanted this championship so bad” After the five-set battle, many Lady Panthers were left wondering, what if? Rappahannock County squandered several opportunities to knock off Gate City. In the first four games, the Lady Panthers led by as many as three points in each game. They managed to hold on for victories in games two and four, but let games one and three slip from their grasp. “It was disheartening to lose that first set,” RCHS Coach Scott Wilde said. ‘‘But we’ve done that all season long. 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However in the hearts of those hundreds of screaming fans dressed in blue and gold at Richmond’s Seigel Center, Rappahannock’s volleyball team is and will always be champions - banner or not Over the last two seasons, the majority of the Lady Panthers squad has posted a 43-11 record. They’ve been to two state semi-final games, won a regional championship in 2006, were regional runner-ups this season, and have Call me Coach Steve Franklin :*s< nm played in two Boll Rnst Championship games. They've also proved they're fighters, and that's what champions do - they light In the regional semi-final game against Altavista, tbe^ Lady Panthers dropped the first two games and were dear' tined to see their season end. But they kept battling and* won game three. They squeaked by in game fian^ then in a thrilling fifth-set tie-breaker knocked off visiting Altavista. One week later; they lost the first game against Lancaster, but rallied to wj%: the next dune games and advance to the state semiSee COLUMN, Page A7 behind seven straight service points from Danica Kritter. After Gate City rallied to take the lead at 19-18, Elena Kritter came up with three consecutive kills to give Rappahannock the edge again at 21-18. A block by Nikki Bowers and a kill by Megan Wheatley extended the lead to 23-19. The Blue Devils rallied to cut the lead to 23-22, but Kritter slammed the door with her seventh kill of the match and Natalie Tupper put the game away with an ace. The Lady Panthers got out of the gate well in game three as they took a four-point lead at 10-6 on three consecutive - service points by Tupper. But . once again, the Blue Devils battled back and took their first lead of the game at 16-15. After the teams traded points for several minutes, Gate City got six straight service points from outside hitter Jennifer Lewis and held on for a 25-20 win to take a two games to one lead. Rappahannock County rallied to win game four behind a balanced attack. Emily Carter, Hutcheson, and Kritter all came up with multiple kills in the fourth game as the Panthers staved off the Blue Devils comeback attempt. The Panthers built a 9-3 lead in the early stages of game four, but Gate City rallied to take the lead at 16-15. But Hutcheson came up with a big block to tie the game, and Elvira Yanez rattled off five r straight service points to give the Panthers the lead once again. The Blue Devils kept clawing back, but when Chelsea Spivey’s serve hit out of bounds, the Lady Panthers celebrated a 25-23 win to force the tiebreaker. In the tiebreaker, Rappahannock County simply ran out of gas. The Lady Panthers went up 1-0 on a kill by Hutcheson, but from there on out, were never really competitive in the fifth game as Gate City put together an 11-2 run to build an 11-3 lead. Moments later, the Blue Devils bench sprung to their feet and stormed the court, as they walked away with a 15-7 win in game five. “We played our hearts out," senior Noel Johns said. “We left everything we had out on that court." Elena Kritter led Rappahannock County with 26 kills, while her sister Danica W a team-high 19 service points and 21 assists. Hutcheson had nine kills to go along with five blocks. Jennifer Lewis paced Gate City with 19 kills and 21 digs. On Saturday, the Blue Devils lost the state championship in five-sets to Rappahannock County foe Strasburg. “If we played Gate City 50 times, we’d each win 25 times," Coach Wilde said. “We are two equal teams. They just got the better of us tonight." E-mail the reporter at sfranklin@timespapers.com mmm .. 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Mustangs buzz by Panthers By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News ! f Rappahannock County 1 High School’s Scholastic Bowl ! team scored more points than ; in two previous matches with ^ George Mason. Still, the Mustangs proved too much for the Panthf ers.George Mason, the defending Group A state champion, ran off 50 consecutive points ; in the first round of toss-up questions and rolled to a 255195 win Monday night at Madison. The win gives the Mustangs a 13-0 record at the ! halfway point of the Bull Rim District season. Rappahannock County is 11-3 and sits in : second place. The top two | teams at the end of the regular I season receive byes in the ! January district tournament. ' “When we faced Clarke | County and Strasburg, we were fairly quick on the ; buzzer,’ Rappahannock , County junior captain A.J. Collins said. ‘’With George ' Mason, there were enough j questions where they just beat | us* or we were hesitant on something.” Still, the 195 points that | the Panthers scored were the ! most they had this season ! against the Mustangs. Only : four questions in the match were unanswered by the teams. > ?■ “Even though we lost, I don’t think it’s that bad,’ senior Colleen Daly said. We still did well. Against George Mason, that’s a lot of {mints to score.” A scholastic bowl match includes 15 toss-up questions in the first and third rounds and 10 directed questions in r the middle round. Each correct response is worth 10 points. If a player interrupts while the question is being read, and the response is wrong, the team loses five points, c , • George Mason played without its captain, senior Peter Davis. . sw .Rappahannock County was without senior Alana Cloud, who usually starts, sophomore Tyler Crews and juniors Emma Hathaway and Chase Tupper. Hicks helps Liberty win Big South title ^ ‘ Culpeper County High School graduate Kent Hicks, a first-year transfer from Virginia Tech, helped Liberty 'win it’s first-ever Big South Conference title with a 31-0 win over Gardner-Webb on 'Saturday. Hicks, the Flames starting left corner back, had a team-high seven tackles and a ipass deflection in the victory. £ was Hicks’ second-highest tackling total of the season. ? Despite going 8-3 and 1 U&beaten in Big South play, i liberty was denied a berth ; jpto the 16-team Football ^Championship Subdivision fplayoffs (formerly Division■ JAA). Six teams with the same ’rifeord as liberty made the . plfcyoffs, while New ^Hampshire (7-4) was selected "to the tournament with a worse record. ; Hicks, the state’s top tfbuit by Scoirts.com in 2003, Sp one year of eligibility IPIpaining at Liberty affciversity. He finished his season with 43 tackles, tackles-for-a-loss, and was "Second on the team with three interceptions. 'Column Frem Page A6 finals. In the state semi-finals, they simply ran out of magic. But not before going down without a fight. The Panthers lost games one and three, but rallied to win games two and four. However in the fifth game, they couldn’t pull one more rabbit out of their There have been several m*>TT>or»hIt» moments from the 2007 season. The PSnthers may not have a trophy in the case j that says they are champions, Pon’t need one. Tb the of residents of jock County there w team than the Lady Rappahannock County had i much easier time with Dlarke Comity later in the day, winning 215-120. The Panthers scored 160 points in the final two rounds. They also upended Strasburg, 240-130. rhey put the match out of reach with 110 points in the second round. The Panthers return to action Dec. 3 when they travel to Strasburg to face Manassas Park, Clarke County and Madison County. Wakefield soccer star to play for title By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer This summer Rappahannock’s Alex Shafran will step onto a field in Maine and have the opportunity to show the country that Virginia soccer is a force to be reckoned with. Shafran, of Viewtown, plays for Annandale United, a travel soccer team for boys 18and-under. The team won the Virginia Youth Soccer Association State Championships on Nov. 11, and earned a chance to face off against other East Coast teams in a shot at the national title. The honor may still be sinking in. The semi-final match on Nov. 10 went to double overtime — two periods of fifteen minutes each. A game-winning goal against Reston Football Club brought the score to 4-3, and moved Annandale into the finals. The next day in the championship, the team played McLean Premiere Football Club and again found themselves tied and in overtime. The whistle blew without a goal scored to break the 2-2 deadlock, and the game went to a penalty shot finish. McLean scored on four kicks, Annandale five. “We didn’t expect anything quite like this,” Shafran said. Shafran, a senior at Wakefield Country Day School, has been playing soccer for about 12 years. This past season he was co-captain of Wakefield’s varsity team. He was named most valuable player, leading the team in goals and assists as midfielder and forward. And, of course, the whole time he was also throwing on the Annandale United uniform. Shafran hopes to play in college next year. He has his sights set on Washington and Lee University in Lexington, which is known for strong sports programs as well as rigorous academics. And Shafran, who is both a book worm and jock, is looking for precisely that. Jeff Perry, head varsity soccer coach at Wakefield, sings Shafran’s praises. “He doesn’t hold anything back," he said. “And when the game’s over, he doesn’t have anything left in him — everything’s on the field." He added, “and not to mention he’s just a good all-around kid." E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com. PAY NO D.C. SALES TAX* THANKSGIVING SALE! FRIDAY ONLY SPECIALS! EXTRA HOURS TO SAVE: SHOP 7AM T011 PM ■"•V OTjj] w. J' £ fs A 50% OFF KIDS’ TOYS 50% OFF MEN’S OUTERWEAR 50% OFF LORD &TAYL0R FLEECE & FLANNEL PAJAMAS FOR HER NOWHERE BUT LORD & TAYLOR EXTRA 50% OFF ALREADY- REDUCED INTIMATE APPAREL SPECIAL 199.99 CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE 6.5-7.0MM, 16". ORIG. $700. SALE 349.99 PAY NO D.C. SALES TAX* "FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD THROUGH SUNDAY. DECEMBER 2ND, RAY NO WASHINGTON, D.C. SALES TAX ON CLOTHING ITEMS AND SHOES PRICED UP TO $100. SEE SALES ASSOCIATE FOR DETAILS. 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School News From Around The County Chappell s Corner Schools closed for Thanksgiving No school Nov. 21-23. All locations and Rapp-fitness Center closed. Girls’ volleyball finishes season The Rappahannock girls’ volleyball team made it into Virginia’s Group A final four. Hundreds of Rappahannock fans traveled to Richmond last Friday for the Panthers’ semifi nal game against Gate City High School. The team tied Gate City 2-2 in four games but fell in the fifth. Math Task Force seeks parent input Parents of Rappahannock County Public School students are invited to attend the Math Task Force meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the School Board Office. The meeting will begin at 3:50 p.m. Parents will have the opportunity to provide positive suggestions and insights regarding the Rappahannock County High School mathematics program. Parents unable to attend are invited to provide suggestions in writing. Please mail, fax, e-mail or drop-off your written suggestions at the School Board Office, addressed to Members of the Math Task Force. The goal of the Math Task Force is to provide each Rappahannock County Public School student with the opportunity to achieve at the highest level in an outstanding mathematics program that meets his or her needs for the present and the future. Students awarded at fall athletic banquet Boys varsity cross country: MVP, Zachariah Wayland; Coaches’Award, Chris Cooper. Girls varsity cross country: MVP, Brittani Dodson; Coaches’ Award, Carly Day. Boys varsity football: MVP, Tim Fitzmorris; Coaches’Award, Steve Dodson; Most Improved, Brook Stokes. Boys freshman football: MVP, Matt Fletcher, Coaches’ Award, Josh Frye; Most Improved, Triston Blosser. Boys Varsity Golf: MVP, Travis Mills. Girls junior panther volleyball: MVP, Bryn Sonnett; Coaches’ Award, Sierra Hagy and Haley Hogan. Girls varsity volleyball: MVP, Elena Kritter; Coaches’ Award, Noel Johns; Most A Time to ^ Family Friends J Health A Healthy Car 1 that will get us to Grandma’s House Before you start your holiday travels let our service department get your car in tip top shape. r on all 2007’s for 60 months! The price on the tag is the price you pay. See some red. Save some green. GMC Dealer #1612 BUICK • PONTIAC 250 West Shirley Warrenton 540.347.3341 Shoppers Hotline: 800.255.6377 Photo by Richard Lykes. HEADS OF THE CLASS: Wakefield Country Day School students Audrey Speer of Amissville and Marguerite Beattie of Woodville visit the Flint Hill Public House for their “Head of School List” lunch. Both students earned a grade point average of 9.8 out of 10 or higher for the first quarter. They were joined by Dr. Alex Holcombe, a professor of neuroscience at Sydney University, who taught previously at Cardiff University, one of the schools Marguerite is considering. Improved, Megan Wheatley. Girls junior varsity volleyball: MVP, Lauren Settle; Coaches’Award, Addie Swindler, Most Improved, Laura Caperton. Varsity fall cheerleading: Most Valuable Cheerleader, Hannah Gall; Coaches’ Award, Samantha MacArthur. Junior varsity fall cheerleading: Spirit Award, Sophie Krometis; Coaches’ Award, Brittany Dye. Rappahannock athletes earn Bull Run District and Region B honors All Bull Run District: Football: 1st team - Steve Dodson; 2nd team - Dean Hogan, Hugo Ramirez, Conner Settle and Tim Fitzmorris. " Volleyball: 1st team - Elena Kritter and Kim Hutcheson; 2nd team - Elvira Yanez. Cross country: Brittani Dodson. All Region B: Volleyball: 1st team - Elena Kritter, 2nd team - Kim Hutcheson. RCPS events November. 27 - 3:50 p.m., Math Task Force meeting at School Board Office. 28 - Rappahannock County Elementary School picture retakes; 6:45 p.m., Rappahannock PTO meeting. 29 - Kindergarten field trip; 4 p.m., JP girls basketball, Home vs. Signal Knob. 30 - Varsity basketball at Rockwood, Pa., Tip-Off- Tournament; 4 p.m., JP basketball boys, Home vs. Signal Knob Middle. Hearthstone Trip to National Museum of the American Indian Grades two-four traveled to’ Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14 to visit the National Museum of the American Indian. The group toured the museum, focusing on the art of storytelling, which is found in virtually all American Indian tribal traditions. The students viewed yam artwork, dolls, animal figures, clothing, and a couple of mini-movies which gave good examples of the use and versatility of storytelling. Tfeacher Liz Shaw hopes to take her students back to Washington, D.C., to visit the African Art Museum in January, when the class will be studying different creation stories and cultures of Africa. This trip will precede a humanitarian trip one of her students will be taking with his mother to Senegal in March. Students eqjoy dance performance On Nov. 15, the high school visited Sally Nash’s dance studio in Sperryville to watch a rehearsal of the dance company Genius. Their style of dance is improvisational and includes Photos by Kathy Thomht# Rappahannock County Girl Scouts from grades K-4 gathered Monday to make decorations for the Rappahannock County Public Library. This is an annual tradition that is a tot of ton for the members. It introduces toe idea erf community service to toe youngest Daisy Girl Scouts and reinforces that idea for the experienced members. The fun continues in a few weeks when members decorate a tree outside of toe Washington County Courthouse with wildlife friendly ornaments. --—"S3 Council From Page A2 areas if the Department of Historic Resources grants them official archaeological status. The town can avoid the sites by slightly shifting the path of the proposed pipes. Magoon recommended that if the town chooses to build around the sites, staff from Cultural Resources Inc. be present during construction. John Fox Sullivan to serve on regional commission Council member John Fox Sullivan accepted a nomination to serve as the Town of Washington’s representative on the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission. On Oct. 24, Washington gained membership with the commission, an association of counties and towns in the region that assists with grant writing, tourism promotion and land-use planning. Sullivan will join representatives from other member towns and counties at commission meetings and discussions. Council member Claudia Mitchell, who helped spearhead Washington’s move toward membership, nominated Sullivan at the council’s Nov. 14 meeting. “I think it’s a wonderful thing,” she said. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey&timespapen>. com.

• Classifieds/B8-B10 Countryside Section B November 22, 2007 www.rappnews.com By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer One of the favorite haunts of a particular set of guys in Rappahannock County is the Flint Hill Public House. Known informally as “the lunch bunch,” they gather daily to share their views on politics, philosophy and the price at the pump. One of them is never for a loss of words, is quick with the quip and at 76 is a debonair Southern gentleman always ready to charm and be charmed. Sporting longish locks of white hair, still clear blue eyes and denim jeans to match, meet architect of the mind Donald Reed Chandler. Born during the Depression, Chandler was raised on a farm in Durham, North Carolina. He learned three things from an early age - how to build from his carpenter father, how touched he was by nature and how fond he was of singing old country tunes. Deciding on the path of an architect, Chandler has successfully combined what he has learned and what he loves into the cadence of his life. Music has played an important role in Chandler’s creativity and it was perhaps auspicious that at the age of 15, he bought an old “Harmony” guitar and later discovered Hank Williams and “Lovesick Blues.” Chandler’s architecture, like his music, is unpretentious, flows easily and is graced with simple lines, lots See CHANDLER, Page B7 Photo by Donald Chandler Chandler’s Great Falls house won a design award from Fairfax County. Heavily influenced by Frank Uoyd Wright, Chandler is keen on designing buildings that blend with the environment. Photo by E. Raymond Boc STRUMMIN: Donald Chandler balances his passion lor architecture with his other love - playing the guitar and singing country favorites. Photo by Richard Lykes ON DECK: Donald Chandler always designs his homes with a view of nature in mind. Photo by Richard Lykes The River House in Castleton Photo by Donald Chandler At left, Chandler designed an addition to the Lee Residence on Crest Hill Road. Pottery by Jeanne Drevas By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer Now in its third year, the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association will once again have llamas, poochies, horses and antique tractors parading down Main Street in Washington on Sunday, December 2. The parade itself has gotten a bit longer each year and this year’s entries include several floats. The Rappahannock County High School band led by director Matt Yonkey is a big favorite as well as the Piedmont Caledonia Pipes and Drums. Santa Claus will be royally seated in Town Square assisted by rfntiteut 0JHan6et tfo de&ut Glasswork by Sperryville’s Eric Kvarnes Stoneware by Susan Dienelt and Lucia King colorful elves, the Washington Baptist Church will be serving up Brunswick stew and gingerbread and several of the local businesses will be having Open Houses. An added treat this year will be magician Steve Kish who will perform on the porch of the Clopton House. But perhaps the biggest addition to this year’s event is the In Leaf Design by Lotta Helleberg Artisan’s Market which will be held in two locations - the Ki Theatre and Town Hall. Resident artist Kevin Adams, a member of the Christmas committee, took on the task of coordinating this new venture and within a few days had garnered enough interest and talent to require two locations. There will be familiar and new faces as before or after parade goers can browse for unique holiday items ranging from Jeanne Drevas’s nature-inspired pottery, MANGO. CHUTN: Mango Chutney by Clare Turner Lotta Helleberg’s table linens and Eric Kvarnes’s hand blown glass vases to Gary Wilson’s dulcimers, woven wheat ornaments, Mitchell Webster’s handmade baskets and Clare Turner’s Southern Chutney. Fresh from the Trinity Home Tour, Helen Williams is delighted to be able to offer dried flower arrangements with a Christmas theme. There will be lithographs and drawings by Laura Heyward, homemade soaps by Kathleen Hutchinson, gifts from the kitchen by Suzanne Parrish and the much admired pottery of Amissville’s Merrill Strange. Yvonne Jarrell will be there with handmade jewelry and the 1 P L J Sachets by Lotta Helleberg Nature inspired by Jeanne Drevas "gfSBIE Hand painted pottery by MemJI Strange Gadinos will be on hand with a wine tasting and wine-related gifts. The list goes on and on so be sure and take a stroll visiting both of these exciting new market venues this year. If you go Christmas in Little Washington Holiday Parade Sunday, December 1 Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. Artisan’s Market 11 a m. to 4 p.m. The “Magician" appears at 2 p.m. For questions, contact committee chairpersons Denise Chandler at (540) 6751200 or Anita Sherman at (540) 675-3338.

Horses & People Pony show committee hands over funds Members of the junior organizing committee of the historic Warrenton Pony Show will present a donation to the Fauquier SPCA this Friday, Nov. 23, at 12 p.m. New and prospective members of the committee are encouraged to call (540) 347-7897 to get involved for next summer’s show. Support new office at Glenwood Fnends of the late Terrie Hanback, longtime secretary of the Virginia Fall Races and official race starter for the Virginia Steeplechase Association, are organizing a fund drive to rebuild the office at Glenwood Park in Middleburg. Glenwood trustees Chuck Hoovler, Barney Brittle and Vic duPont are spearheading the effort. Call (540) 687-5662 to help. Grape events listed There will be a free wine tasting at the Galloping Grape this Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 5-7 p.m. Tastings are normally held each Thursday, but this week’s is on r Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The boutique wine and tack shop is downtown Warrenton, A wine tasting is slated Nov. 29, and on Dec. 6, there will be a jewelry showing in addition to the wine tasting. Just in tune for the holidays, a representative from Silpada, maker of sterling silver jewelry will be on hand. Details on any Galloping Grape event are available at (540) 428-1002. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.—5 p.m. London to teach clinics Joe London will teach a series of judged pleasure ride clinics designed to help area riders get started with obstacles and fine tune riding skills. There will be six individual sessions, and riders may participate in any or all. Topics will include forward motion, backing, leg yields, crossing a bridge, turn on the haunches, side-pass, ground tying and more. Sessions will be held in Nokesville Sundays through Dec. 16. Four sessions will be held at each clinic, with four horses in each. For more information, e-mail Echohillfarm@ netzero.net or call (540) 272-9205. Tuesday Talks return to equine center The Marion duPont Equine Medical Center in Leesburg will host a series of “Tuesday Talks,” free educational lectures on a variety of horse care topics. Dates and speakers are: Nov. 27 — Dr. Nat White on lameness; Jan. 15 — Dr. David Hodgson on eye care; Feb. 19 — Dr. Jennifer Barrett on stem cell therapy, and March 11 — Dr. Doug Byars on the newest in equine medicine. The lectures are free but reservations required to secure a seat. They begin at 7 p.m. Call (703) 771-6843 to reserve space. Border trials Nov 24-25 Border Collies and other herding dogs will be featured this weekend at Keepstone Farm in Berryville at the American Herding Breed Association trials Nov. 24-25. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, and the event is free to attend. Leashed dogs are welcome. Details are online at www.keepstonefarm.com. Trailblazers plans The Trailblazers riding dub will host their regular monthly ride Sunday, Nov. 25 from Judy Burke’s farm in Catlett. The ride, about two hours, begins at 10:30 a.m. Club members will have a tailgate party after the ride - participants are asked to bring some ming to snare. Details are at (540) 341-7943 The Trailblazers Christmas party is Dec 1 at 6 p.m. at Airlie in Warrenton. The cos is $20, and new and prospective member are welcome to attend. Call fin- more details (540) 349-1412. Area Churches Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1 st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: 10 a.m. Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday: Celebrating 150 Years - Our Future Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Holy Eucharist and Bible study, 9:30 a.m. .; '"**► Thursday: Contemplative "Prayer 7 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services. First and third Sundays 11 am Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 am Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter 's Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 pm Sunday. 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 am Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Satuday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Mark DeAngelis Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Contemporary service the last Sunday of each month Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC -Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m.,Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bible Study Schedule(675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m„ Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m.,Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. • <-r Washington Baptist Pastor Rev. Philip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor Rev. David Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Tuesday:Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Ybuth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday:Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor-Elect: Rev. Garry Brown Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L AHsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. James L. Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only '■'Atl . . ... Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amissville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Bethlehem Ministries Pastor: Mark Jarvis Teacher: Mackie Jenkins Meeting at 17094 Lee Highway Amissville Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Evening worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. Now teaching the Book of Revelation at 6 p.m. service. ooooo »■*!« OM| FIVC ITU SAI.ES. SERVICE & PARTS I. r<li»r Run Dri\e. Warrenton i540i 34~-4*i22 * mm. JT74-X366 Broadview Auto Sales, Inc. 74 Broadview Ave •Warrenton (540) 347-9600 broadviewautos.com W.C. Thompson Funeral Home '1|‘ N r; Ma.r v (,'uipers.T Vrginia 540-825-6700 J/ie 7lair *7‘atleru ■ - •• • 7 Offering: 't?*'-** d if VVaAirtg, UOOO\ I Sra^ooc Cut. 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Members ofthe Culpeper Horse Owners Association cross a section cf U.S. Route 3 near Culpeper. This portion of the road wi soon be widened to four-lanes, and CHOA has asked the county zoning board to consider an underpass for bikes and horses. Cortact the CHOA president to get involved in supporting the plan: gartfiner@muifordreafty.com. Harmon’s horses selected to deliver White House tree By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer In what could be argued the biggest honor in the world of harness horses, a team of area Belgians were selected to deliver the official White House Christmas tree to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on Monday, Nov. 26, to kick off the holiday season in the nation’s capitol. Midge Harmon’s team of Belgian draft horses, Karry and Dempsey, and her son Scott will personally cart the 20-foot Fraser fir tree from a drop-point downtown to the North Portico^ • - a sort of patio that-extends from - the side of the White House into the lawn area. There, First Lady Laura Bush will accept delivery of the tree — Harmon said she’s likely to give the horses a pat at this point — and then an army of assistants will remove the tall tree from Hannon’s wagon and carry the tree inside for decorating. “They’re used to all the excitement,” Midge Harmon said of Karry and Dempsey, adding that through their experience with her and her late husband Jack Harmon’s Hayrides. The business provides wedding carriages, festive hayrides and town festival entertainment, and all the farm’s horses are quite serene, even in the excitement of a city street. “They know their job,” she added. Karry and Dempsey are pure-bred Belgians — the beefiest, if not the tallest, of the five “main” recognized draft breeds (Shire, Suffolk, ftrcheron, Belgian and Clydesdale) Belgians are among the easiest to handle, and certainly are strongest. “A single 20-foot tree on a four-wheel wagon,” Midge Hannon said, “won’t be anything at all to those horses,” who are used to pulling a big wagon with up to 40 people aboard. The geldings measure 17.2 hands high (70 inches at the top of the shoulder) and weigh in at a ton each. They’re the biggest draft breed by weight,” Midge Harmon said. “And they’ve got wonderful temperaments. They are perfect for the job.” Harmon said that son Scott and the horses were to report to N.G Fraser fir is president’s choice A 20-foot-tall Fraser fir from Laurel Springs, N.C. will be the official White House Christmas tree this year. The Blue Room Christmas tree will be officially presented to First Lady Laura Bush by Joe Freeman and Linda Jones of ,‘.~j)aas Tlr^Fan^Freeman. -1 -earned-thisi boooc.by.wiit. ning the National Christmas Tree Association's national contest held last year The tree was handpicked by White House chief usher Stephen Rodion, grounds superintendent Irv Williams, grounds foreman Mike Lawn and White House florist Nancy Clarke in October. , The tree will be cut this week and shipped via truck to Washington, D.C. the White House grounds early Monday morning to go through a stringent security (heck. Before they arrive, the horses will be washed and braided and turned out in full formal harness. The manes will be braided with green and red “flags” that rise above a French braid along the crest of the neck, and the tails will be done up in a “Scotch knot.” The harness will be outfitted with sleigh bells, and the black harness itself will be polished and every brass buckle shined. “It takes all morning, but basically its just one big photo op,” Harmon said. Though this is the first time Harmon’s horses have been invited to deliver President Bush’s Christmas tree, the Belgians have actually worked the White House grounds once before. In June, two of Harmon’s teams provided carriage rides during the Congressional picnic for 1,500 senators, representatives and their families. Ptxxo courtesy of Sox narmon OtD HANDS: Vis-a-Vis Carriages pulled by Harmon’s Belgian Draft Horses at The White House in June. Harmon’s horses live at Meadow Acres Farm in Brandy Station. Call (540) 825-6707 or log onto www.cadcol.com/harmons/ for details. The White House Christmas tree delivery will be shown on television Monday night on all the local networks.

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck @ timespapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. Upcoming Events lists individual and/or group community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and/or business and your event is for profit-making purposes, there is a fee charged. Please email Stephanie Heflin at sheflinQtimespapers.com or phone her at (540) 347-4222. Super Sitters Workshop Rappahannock County 4-H is offering a Super Sitters’ workshop. This program is geared to teach 12 to 19-year -olds how to become great babysitters. Participants will learn skills to help them work well with children of various ages and abilities, hyper or unhappy children, knowing when to call the parents, safety concerns, knowing what to charge per hour, and learning a bag of tricks that they can take with them to any babysitting job. Plus, any parent would be excited to hire someone who has taken this workshop. This workshop is FREE for anyone 12-19 years of age. Once we have at least five people interested in participating, we will schedule a Sat. for participants to meet for one six hour day. If you would like more infer-. mation about this workshop, please call Jenny Kapsa, 4-H Coordinator, at the Extension office at 540-675-3619. You Can "Make a Difference" Do you want to give back to your community this holiday season? Do you feel blessed to have so much and want to share your blessings? The RSVP program (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is wanting to 'Make A Difference' in the lives of seniors in our community. During the month of November, large brightly wrapped collection boxes will be in place around the county in which to deposit non-perishable items. Hackleys Country Store in Amissville, 211 Quicke Mart in Washington, the Rappahannock Library, the Rappahannock Coop, Settle's in Hint Hill and the Sperryville Comer Store will house the boxes. We are asking for donations of all sorts to box up and deliver to county seniors, including groceries, toiletries, and miscellaneous items that would help out and 'Make a Difference.' For information call 540-675-2615. Holiday Food Drive at Gray Ghost Vineyards Gray Ghost is sponsoring a holiday food drive to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet. All non-perishable food and monetary donations qualify you for a drawing to receive free tickets to one of Gray Ghost’s popular events! Winners will be contacted by phone and the tickets will be mailed. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. Future Yard Sale Flint Hill Vblunteer Fire and Rescue is seeking items for a future yard sale. If you have unwanted items you wish to donate, please contact Bruce Williams at 540-635-4673 and leave a message or Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department at 540-675-3286. Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Dinner at the Public House Reservations available noon until six. Traditional menu with choice of entrees: Louisiana Fried Turkey, Herb Crusted Prime Rib or Wild Narragansett Rockfish. Price is $45 per person (children under 12 $20.) Phone The Flint Hill Public House at (540) 675-1700. Nov. 22: Join us for a Blue Rock Inn Thanksgiving Family too for away? Tired of being tied to the kitchen? No problem, let us cook for you. Curried pumpkin soup or Sweet Potato Ginger? Traditional turkey or smoked duck or roasted pork tenderloin? Honey Pecan Tart or Pumpkin Cheesecake? $39.95 for adults and $19.95 for children. Seatings start at 11:00 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Phone (540) 987-3190 for reservations. Nov. 22: More than 60 served The RAWL Spay and Neuter program has, in its first three months, now “fixed" more than a dozen dogs and nearly 50 cats! The program presents animal owners with a chance to spay/neuter at a fraction of the ordinary cost (fees range from $35 to $65). Further, the RAWL people are eager to hear about animal owners who are holding back, worried about even that amount of money. If you know of someone who needs a scholarship, so to speak, please let us know. You can reach someone at the AmissviUe shelter any morning of the week, all seven days, at 540-937-3283. The next spay and neuter van trip is set for Nov. 28; advance registration and payment required. Use the same phone number to set up your pet’s trip. Nov. 23 - Dec. 14: Shooting matches Castleton Fire Company will have a shooting match Friday nights starting at 7:00 p.m. No scopes, no sleeves. Meat for prizes. Castleton Fire Company; Castleton, VA. (540) 937-4110. Nov. 23: Holiday Extravaganza! On Friday, Nov. 23, from 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Free. Kick off the holiday season in style! Extended hours to accommodate your schedule. Free tastings of limited production wines. Enjoy light hors cf oeuvres served throughout the day and live music by Valerie VbnFange from 4:006:00 pm. Gift specials. Free gift wrap with minimum Gray Ghost purchase! Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in ArmssviMe and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. Nov. 24: Blues guitarist Rory Block PAL welcomes Award-Winning Blues Guitarist to the BB&T Center for foe Performing Arts in Luray at 7:30 p.m. Five-time W.C. Handy Award winning artist Rory Block has made 16 records in several styles - mostly folk, soul and contemporary - but she is deeply rooted in the blues and is nationally-recognized as a master performer and writer of blues. “The Vault,” PAL’s cash bar, will be open. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students and $7 for patrons 12 and younger. Advance tickets are available at LurayPage County Chamber of Commerce, McKim and Huffman Pharmacy, Luray Copy Service, Luray Apothecary and Stanley Pharmacy and through lnstantSeats.com. Contact the center at (540) 743-3311 or visit the website at www.PerformingArtsLuray.org. Dec. 1: Indoor Rea Market The Child Care and Learning Center will be sponsoring an Indoor Flea Market at the Washington School on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Items for sale will include tag sale items from the CCLC auction, household items, children's clothing, baked goods, and much more. Tables are available to anyone interested in selling at the Flea Market for $20 for an 8‘ space. Please contact Kim or Rose Ann at 675-3237 if you are interested in renting a table. Dec. 1: Auditions for “Steel Magnolias” The Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for its production of "Steel Magnolias" on Saturday, December 1 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and Monday, December 3 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Call-backs, if necessary, will be held Tuesday, December 3 from 7 p.m. Auditions will be held at 4260 Sigler Drive, Vint Hill Farms Station, Warrenton, Va. The Show is being directed by Glynn Cosker. Cast requirements include two women ages 18-30, two women 40-55, two women 55-65. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. It is requested that you arrive at the beginning of auditions and please bring a list of conflicts. Performance dates for the show are February 29, March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14,15, and 16, 2008. For more information, go to www.fctstage.org or call FCTs phone line at 540-349-8760. You may email the director, Glynn Cosker at gcosker@cibt.com. Dec. 1: WCDS 6th Annual "Art from the Heart” Art Show Save the Date: Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS) is pleased to announce that the 6th Annual “Art from the Heart” Art Show will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1. For the past five years, this event has been a great success - - last year featuring the works of 30 local professional artists, as well as artistic creations by WCDS students. December's show again promises to provide a wonderful opportunity to obtain beautiful works of art, for your personal collection or for holiday gifts. Acting as an “art gallery for a day,” WCDS will provide a venue to admire the works of well-known area artists in a variety of media, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, bronzes and jewelry. Proceeds help support and enhance the school’s fine arts programs, including its art curriculum, and provide scholarships to deserving students. For further details, please call (540) 635-8555, ext. 231. Dec. 1-2: Holiday Open House at Gray Ghost Event entry: 11 a. m. - 4 p. m., winery open until 5 p. m. Enjoy spectacular hors d’oeuvres paired with your favorite Gray Ghost wines, including the two-time “Best of Class” 2006 Adieu! Experience Gray Ghost’s larger-than-life holiday wonderland, fashioned out of over 50,000 corks including a cork tree, sleigh, reindeer, fireplace and candelabra. Collect the 13th in a series of commemorative holiday wine glasses! Admission is $15 for adults, $7 under 21. No reservations needed. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissviile. For more information: 540-937-4869 or www.grayghostvineyards.com Dec. 1: Hearthstone School Annual Holiday Bazaar The bazaar will feature many handmade items by craftspeople, Hearthstone students and parents: beeswax candles, ornaments, cards, jewelry, scarves, bath salts, fresh handmade wreaths & greenery, Christmas trees, organic herb infused vinegars and oils, baked goods, food & cider. Children’s toys and books and import items will also be available. In the Hearthstone Community Room, 11576 Lee Hwy., Rt 211,2 miles west of Sperryville from 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vendors interested in selling at the bazaar please call 540-987-9212. (Hearthstone gets 20%) Dec. 1: Culpeper Christmas Tour of Homes Sponsored by the South East Neighborhood Watch, all proceeds benefit high school student scholarships. Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 day of event, www.homestour.org Dec. 2: Christmas in Little Washington The Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association puts on their third annual Christmas in Little Washington event starting with the parade at 1 p.m. Premiering this year will be an Artisan's Market featuring unique gift items. The market will be held in the Ki Theatre as well as Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Washington Baptist Church will be decorating gingerbread and have their traditional Brunswick Stew. Santa will be in town as well as another added treat - “Steve, the Magician.” Contact: Kevin Adams at (540) 675-3288 for information on the market and Denise Chandler at (540) 675-1200 for the parade and Anita Sherman at (540) 675-3338 for general information. Dec. 3: Senior Housing in Rappahannock On Monday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, Rappahannock Community Housing Partnership (RCHP) will host /Senior Housing in Rappahannock, a Community Discussion. A panel of speakers will cover a range of topics concerning senior housing conditions and needs in Rappahannock, followed by a question and answer segment guided by an RCHP rep. Panelists include -Sallie Morgan and Chris Miller of Aging Together - to discuss what housing is presently available compared to anticipated needs of a growing senior population. Micheal Soule, Senior Advocate of Rappahannock - to discuss what are the housing issues faced by the lower income seniors of Rappahannock County. Lillian Aylor, life-long resident of Rappahannock - to share her insights on how housing options for elders have changed over time in Rappahannock. Lea Vittitow - to comment on what is being done now to create solutions to senior housing needs. Contact Lea Vittitow: 540341-2805 or email lea@rapphomes.org Dec. 4: Free workshop on coping with grief Hospice of the Rapidan will offer a free workshop for people who are grieving the loss of a family member, loved one or close friend this holiday season. Facing the holidays can be especially difficult when dealing with the loss of a loved one: The program offers participants the opportunity to discuss their issues, concerns, and questions with others who are going through similar experiences and to get assistance from Hospice of the Rapidan’s grief support team. All members of the public are welcome and no prior affiliation with Hospice of the Rapidan is necessary. Participants may choose between two sessions On Tuesday, December 4, one in the afternoon from 2:00-3:30 pm and one in the evening from 7:00-8:30 pm. Both will be held in Hospice of the Rapidan’s community room at 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2320, Mulberry Commons, Culpeper. Pre-registration is appreciated but not necessary. For more information or to register call Craig at 540-8254840, Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Dec. 5: Rappahannock Free clinic Rappahannock Free clinic will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. Dec. 6: “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” To explore the development of Virginiabased local and regional food systems and discuss a variety of local farm and food projects, the Virginia Cooperative Extension is hosting a one-day conference titled “Connecting Farms, Food and Communities - Developing the Producer, Market, Table Link” at Graves Mountain Lodge om Route 670. Conference is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost of $20 includes lunch, refreshments and materials. Pre-registration is required and should be done by contacting the Rappahannock County Office at (540) 675-3619. Dec. 7: Christmas with The Blue Ridge Chorale On Friday, December 7, at 8 p.m. the Blue Ridge Chorale will present *A Christmas Feast of Carols' at The Theatre in Washington, VA. The program begins with an instrumental prelude, followed by music reflecting the awe and joy of Christmas Eve. After the intermission, our Youth Choir will join in the festivities, there will be carols with the audience, and after several more festive offerings the celebration will conclude with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Here an there during the program Father Christmas will treat us to some poetry. This is a return engagement for the Blue Ridge Chorale. If you enjoyed last year's concert please come again and bring your friends. Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for children, families $25 (two adults and any number of children over 5 years). Available at the door, at our website www.brcsings.com, or by calling 675-3502. Dec. 8: Kl Arts Family Holiday Show at School house Ki Arts presents a very special holiday offering by popular Rappahannock performance group 1,000 Faces. Part ritual and part whimsy, a 1,000 Faces performance uses fanciful masks, theatre, and really great music to tell the stories of "When the Gods Come Knocking* and 'Short Story for a Long Night.* Please join us for this family-friendly holiday show. Details: Ki Arts presents 1,000 Faces, Saturday, Dec. 8, 8:00 p.m., at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville; Virginia. Tickets are $18.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 18 and under. For more information and reservations, call Ki Arts at (540) 987-3164. Dec. 8, 9,12: RAA/RCB Early Spring Baseball Registration “RAA/RCB Early Spring Baseball Registration. Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to noon; Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration will be at the Stuart Field Office, Stuart Field, Amissville, VA. $5 off registration fees for those who register early. If you are new to RAA/RCB Baseball please bring your child’s birth certificate to registration. If you have any questions, please contact us at (540) 937-7900 or visit our website at rapculpbaseball.com. Dec. 9: Santa Claus at Gray Ghost Vineyards On Sunday, Dec. 9 from 1 p.’ m. to 4 p.m. Santa Claus will be at Gray Ghost Vineyards Avoid the mall and chaos of commercialism! This is a free event and every child receives a special gift from Santa. Cameras are welcomed and encouraged. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. Dec. 10: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Keeper Awards The Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee invites the community to participate in the selection of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, 'Dream Keeper1 Awards in Rappahannock County for 2008. The deadline for nominations is December 10. There are 3 categories: 1) individual/adult, 2)individual/student, and 3) business, organization. Nominees must be residents or relatives of residents of Rappahannock County. The awards will be presented during the 17th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Rappahannock on January 20, 2008, at 4 p.m., at The Theatre. Gay St.. Washington, VA. The Dream Keeper Awards is a means of celebrating the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King by recognizing the efforts of local individuals and organizations who aspire to the ideals that Dr. King spoke about, lived, fought and died for. For more information contact. Lillian Aylor, 987-8064 or via email to lillianfa@msn.com or jeboddiescholarship@usa.com. Past awardees were Wendy Weinberg (2004) and E. Franklin Warner 2006 (posthumously). Dec. 11: RRCSB meeting The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 11, at 1:00 pm.. at 15361 Bradford Road. Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 540-8253100, ext. 3146 or TTY 540-825-7391. Dec.13: SEAC meeting The following informational meeting has been scheduled as part of a series by the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). These meetings are open to any and all parents, teachers, community members that wish to attend and learn more about inclusion and participate in the discussion of how we can improve each Rappahannock student’s classroom experience. Please RSVP Fran Moore Krebser at the School Board Office (540.987.8773) if you are interested in participating in this year’s SEAC. The topic of this meeting is Educational Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.

C/ieri (&b /l/lar6w' V Special Country Properties Rappahannock • Fauquier • Madison • Culpeper ■ •. 5f| < / — North Pots Road, Fi.im Hill The perfect country property in Rappahannock's premier equestrian area! 55 acres with mountain views, pasture, forest and river frontage. Includes a three bedroom cottage. 25 acres on the riv er - $495,000,30 acres plus cottage - $769,000, Both parcels - $1,230,000 Cherries on Top, Flint Hill It would be hard to imagine a more spectacular property than this 33 acre parcel that encompases the summit of Little Mulkey Mountain near Flint Hill. It has 360 degree views, a well engineered road and a rustic little log cabin. $995,000 Deer Lane, Boston This charming, almost new colonial in Seven Springs. Culpeper is a geia Numerous upgrades and amenities including hardwood floors on the main level, crown molding, gas fireplace, and an enormous deck. 3 acre wxxxted kx. $339,000 SCHOOLHOUSE R<>AD, WASHINGTON Commercial/Residential This immaculate property has excellent commercial potential for professional offices. It has an outstanding location on 2 acres in the designated commercial district. Perfect for a professional who wants a residence/office. $769,000 Nethers Road, Sperryville A magnificent 176 acre farm along the Hughes River between Old Rag and Browns Mountain. With this spectacular location and over 1/2 mile frontage on the Hughes, this farm offers almost endless opportunities for recreation.. Approximately 80 cleared acres, mature hardwoods and a substantial old farmhouse. $2^95,000 . ETLAN F^mTETLAN . .." Spectacular one-of-a-kind offering with breath taking views erf Okl Rag and the Shenandoah National Park. 187 acres, protected by a scenic easement, with an enviable combination of rolling pasture, hardwood forest and strong mountain streams.The farm is being offered three ways: 80 acres - $1.250.000,107 acres - $1,435,000,187 acres - $2450.000. r 1 P Etlan Road, Eti.an If you are looking tor stunning mountain views, you must see this 14 acre parcel on the scenic hack road from F.tlan to Syria. The property is wooded and very private with several outstanding and easily accessible building sites at higher elevations. $279,000 Blossom Lake Lane - Castleton The ideal writer's retreat or artist's studio! This dean contemporary is perfect tor those who want their privacy interrupted only by the sights and sounds of nature. The 25 acre property indudes a lov cly woodland pond that attracts a wide variety of birds and water fowl. $550,0011 Welsh Hollow, Sperryville Just west of Sperryvilie. this 2 acre parcel combines complete privacy and convenience. It has a strong stream, a fine building site under mature hanlwoods and a 4 bedroom perc $139,000 Haiti.f Run Lane, Washington This 8.4 acres has everything' - western and southern exposures, great mountain views, old stone walls, mature Dogwoods and Oaks, small pond .ind at least two excellent bulking sites. $2553)00 River Mointain Lane, Aviissville “On a clear day you can see forever ." or so it seems, from this sensational 30 acre parcel between Amissville and Hint Hill, lhe property is very private and features an excellent location adjacent to conservation easement land and proxmuty to the Rappahannock River. The property is mostly open and ideal for horses, a vineyard or specialty agriculture. $579,000 Hk kekson Mt. Lane, Flint Hili. This intriguing duplex near Hint Hill has a total of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 kitchens. The unite share a carport that could be enclosed for an impressive great room. On 10 wooded acres. $2953)00 t. Soith Poes Road, Ambsvhjle Perfect tor hunters, hshers and lovers of the outdixirs' These parcels range from approx. 21 acres to 28 acres and each has a special home site ready for building with an approved 4 bedroom perc and underground utilities. A great location and a great value. $295,000 - $4794)00 Obituaries Ennis Julian Bawkey Rixeyville resident Ennis Julian Bawkey, 85, of Rixeyville died Thursday, November 15, 2007 at his residence. He was bom September 16, 1922 to the late William Claud Bawkey and Fannie Esther Cobb Bawkey. Mr. Bawkey served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Gourdvine Baptist Church and actively served as Deacon for many years and was a lifetime member of the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Bawkey and his wife were avid quail hunters and were well known for making homemade apple butter and sweet pepper relish. He and his brother Johnny were field tried champions with their bird dogs. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and was known by Mends and family as “Pop Pop.” He is survived by his children, Linda Somers Bailey and her husband, Eddie of Culpeper, Frank Lee Somers of Rixeyville, Chris Bawkey and his wife, Jodi of Rixeyville, and Cindy Bawkey of Rixeyville, his siblings, Lucy Bawkey Shaw of Mitchells, Rea Bawkey Berry of Viewtown, and Jamie Bawkey and his wife, Shirley of Rixeyville. Additional survivors include his sister-in-law, Lill Bawkey, five grandchildren, and one great-grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Bawkey, and siblings, William Bawkey, Chrismon Bawkey, Dorothy Bawkey Dodson, and J< Bawkey. A funeral service was on Monday, November 19, Found and Sons Funeral with Pastor Rick Love Pastor Paul Crawford offii ing. Interment was Gourdvine Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fincham, Dwayne Culp, Gillespie, John Dove, Bub Hitt, Levi Brown, J.B Cs and Scott Chamberlain. Memorial contributions: be made in his name Gourdvine Baptist Church, 1\\ Eggbornsville Rd., Rixej VA 22737 Sc/ar Amissville Department, P.O. Box 141 Amissville, VA 20106 &/d Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. 1 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701. Religious Notes Fellowship Assembly of God, located at 15 Many Lane, Washington, Virginia, will be hosting a Christmas Singspiration this Sunday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m. You are welcome to join us in this joyful start to the Advent season! For more information, you may call the church at (540) 987-8230. Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Amissville will have their Building Fund service on Dec. 2. Forest Freeman of Promise Land Baptist Church will be the 3 p. m. guest preacher. Lunch will be served alter the morning service. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located on 62 Hackley Mill Road in Amissville. For more information call Rev. Lemuel Montgomery pastor, at 540347-1209. You’re invited to a Christmas Concert featuring Missy “OCTAVIA” Yates and “Women of the Gospel,” Saturday, December 8, at 6 p.m. at the Wayland Blue Ridge Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Rd, Rt. 640, Rixeyville. Featured “Women of the Gospel” include Charleata Williams, Evertta Lewis and the Women In Worship Choir, Laura Walker Nelson, Nan Butler Roberts, Dr. Hortense Hinton,'and others. The concert is sponsored by Warming Hearts and Homes of the T.C. Williams Foundation, founded by Thomas C. Williams, a 15-year career police officer with the Prince William County Police Department and a native of Rappahannock County. T.C. Williams Foundation is a nonprofit organization that assists needy families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. The concert is Inspiring TRaugfits by Randy Minter CARVED IN STONE As attitudes about death shift, many people are choosing to display realistic portraits on graves. From the earliest tunes, tombstone symbolism has reflected the prevailing beliefs of the period. The recurrent theme of the skull and and crossbones among the puritans was based upon their contempt for mortal existence. Ova time, with increasing hope of desirable immortality and faith in the romantic notion of perfectibility, there came a shift to a portrayal of winged cherubs on gravestones. As grief became the primary emotion, tombstone art shifted toward willow trees, ornate urns, and grieving angels. Now, technology and changing perceptions are giving shape to new notions about the symbols and artwork we see carved in stone. Whatever motif or theme you wish to use when commemorating the passing of a loved one, MOSER FUNERAL HOME will honor your requests. Traditional or otherwise, your expectations will be met by our professional and compassionate staff. Please contact us whenever you need to at (540) 347-3431. You are invited to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. “Sorrow is only one af the bpss notes in the oratorio af otar blessedness.” - A Gordon We have been serving your community with pride for many years. free and open to the public. A free will offering will be taken to support needy famihes during the Christmas season. Join us. For more information, contact T. C. Williams at (540) 364-0148 or email: nb_roberts@msn.com Everyone is invited and welcome to attend the upcoming Live Nativity at Amissville Baptist Church. Experience the real meaning of Christmas through this reenactment of the scene of the birth of Jesus Christ. The manger scene features live actors and live animals. Driveby viewing on two nights: Friday - December 14 - 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday - December 15 - 7 to 9 p.m. For further information please contact (540) 937-6159. A Kid’s Community Bible Club sponsored by Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington Baptist Church and Rappahannock Methodist’s Charge begins its fourth year on Wednesday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 5 p. m. This year’s program is open to all children in grades one through six. It will be held at the Washington Baptist Church. The program consists of Bible memorization, crafts, games, music and refreshments. Prizes are giver for scripture verses memorized. Many children take the bus from school and come straight to the church. For more information you maj contact the Washington Baptist Church office at 540675-3336. Amissville Baptist Church has started a new Non-Traditional Study Series on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. j Are you unable to attend Sunday School? Is attending Sunday School uncomfortable for you? Do you want to learn more about the Bible? Please join us for this relaxed atmosphere study series where we try and answer all of your questions. The following classes are available for study: Foundations of Our Faith, Bible Survey/Old Testament Part One - Genesis-Ester and Understanding Teaching. For additional information please call the Church office (540) 937-6159 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. or email us at AmissvilleBC@ comcast.net.. Amissville Baptist Church is located at , 776 Viewtown Road in Amissville. History of Thanksgiving For thousands of years people have set aside a day to celebrate the autumn Harvest, giving thanks to God for a plentiful growing season. Throughout history days of prayer have been called for protection, for grief and for celebrations, but mostly to give thanks to God for the blessings given to us. In 1619, a party of 88 English men came ashore at the Berkley Plantation on the James River. Landing on Virginia soil the captain of the ship had orders that a yearly and to be kept as a holy day of Thanksgiving to almighty God. The initial Thanksgiving feast was held in 1621. The pilgrims shared with the Native Americans, and without these natives, the pilgrims might not have been able to survive and celebrate their first harvest of crops. The 13 colonies were asked to declare a day of prayer and Thanksgiving to God, this being our first Proclamation of Thanksgiving. Congress went into session on Nov. 1,1777, and declared it is the duty of all men to adore the Providence of almighty God for all his bountiful blessings. This special day of thanks here in our country is called Thanksgiving Day, and is a national holiday observed the fourth Thursday in November. On this day family and friends get together for feast and fellowship with one another. Most of us think of the Pilgrims sharing a feast with the Native Americans, as they celebrated their first Harvest in the New World. When we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Day, let’s remember those who are less fortunate and make Thursday a real day of prayer and Thanksgiving for all his many blessings. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Gladys Brown Highlander who passed away at University of Virginia Medical last week. She was the widow of Donald Highlander, formerly of Woodville. Little Vanessa-Lynn Frazier celebrated her second birthday on Saturday with a party given by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Frazier on Castleton Ford Road, with about 20 family members in attendance. Our friends at Woodville Baptist Church held a special service Sunday afternoon when Bill Welch was ordained to the Gospel ministry and he is their new pastor. Mill Kellie Bragg, a first year student at Pennsylvania Bible College arrived Friday to spend the Thanksgiving Holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family. 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Well, it wasn’t the ran-ofthe mill spring gobbler season. However the boy scouts of Pack 123 certainly enjoyed their season on Sunday, November 18 at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Thanks to the efforts of their den leaders the boys had an absolutely wonderful time. Six-year-old Jonathan Jenkins, a first grader at Rappahannock County Elementary School, son of Jr. and Michelle Jenkins ofWashington, took first place in several of the four events. Each scout with their “akela” was required to design their own homemade bow and arrows. The criteria was that they not use any professional archery equipment or accessories. As with all the scouts Virginia Vignettes Are there Indians in Virginia today? During the 1980s eight Virginia Indian tribes obtained formal recognition from the Commonwealth, although the Pamunkey and Mattaponi had retained their reservations and had been observing their treaty relationship all along. The other tribes are Chickahominy, Chickahominy Eastern Division, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock, and Upper Mattaponi. In recent decades, the tribes have worked hard to reclaim their cultural traditions and improve economic conditions for their people. Chiefs are elected from among tribal members, and tribal councils meet regularly to address issues of concern and interest. Several tribes have established heritage classes for young people and programs for elders. Almost all have purchased land in their homeland areas. Some are working on language reclamation. The United Indians of Virginia and the Virginia Council on Indians have been working as advocacy organizations for decades. Six of the eight tribes have pursued federal acknowledgement through a bill introduced in Congress. Together the eight tribes organized events for the Jamestown 2007 commemoration, and in July 2006 they completed a historical circle when 55 tribal delegates visited Kent County, England It was the first time a delegation of Virginia Indians had visited England in almost 400 years. Boston From Page B5 home in SperryviUe and continue to improve. Mrs. Marie Atkins of SperryviUe was a Saturday overnight guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier on Castleton Ford Road. Mrs. Mildred Timbers who recently underwent surgery as result of a broken hip is now out of the hospital and greatly improving. Rev. L. D. Savage returned home on Saturday from speaking at a weeks meeting in Oklahoma. We extend belated birthday wishes to Harvey Tharp, Susan Jenkins, Patricia Wright, Doug Daty, Mary Smith, Abigail Atkins, Peggy Tharp, Jason Grigsby Tammy Shenk, Harvey Jenkins and any others we’ve missed who celebrated in November. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Chris and Ann Marie Hetzer and Doug and Susan Ramos and may each couple be granted many more years together by our Lord. We never cease to covet your prayers for our sick and shutins, namely Ralph and Jeanette Gochenour, Paul Richards, Krista Pritt, Hazel Delph, Marty Atkins, Margaret Berrey, Mary Thompson and daughter, Carol, Ona Smith, Bea Sheppard and others who come to mind. lb one and all, a Happy Thanksgiving Day! SAM SNEAD 12699 Lea Highway, Washington, Virginia 22747 FAX 540-987-9246 • 540-987-9243 Toil Free In VA 900-292-3548 Visit our web site at wwwMm8naadraalty.com ,4 tors OF LAND ^ ' Usting consists of 2 parcels of raw land at 77.38 acres total abandoned mountain homestead near Shenandoah National Located between Washington and Sperryville off Gid Brown H( Road. Beautiful area of Rappahannock County. MLS#RP6567632 $1,100,000 . Call Sam Si Nice building lot (.44 acre) on Apache Trail in Chester Gap. House site is cleared. Perc approved. 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Community Thanksgiving service The annual Community Thanksgiving service will take place this Thursday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev. Jon Heddleston, pastor of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville will be the preacher. A community choir will sing and you are invited to join them by showing up at 9:30 a. m. to practice. Rev. Phillip Bailey and his wife will be leaving on Wednesday, Nov. 21, to travel to New York City to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with their daughters. They will return on Monday morning, Nov. 26. Let’s remember them in our prayers for their safety. Birthday wishes go out to Harold Scoggin of Washington. He will celebrate his day on Friday, Nov. 23. The staff at the Rappahannock News wrishes everyone warm wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with many blessings.

Let us give thanks and take action now This uniquely American holiday offers us the opportunity, to celebrate the bounty of mother earth. The drought that has so deeply affected crops this year is a reminder that we must co-exist responsibly with nature. Rappahannock is unique in that we have conservation organizations, farmers who are role models to the nation and families committed to a sustainable lifestyle. Let us use this time of giving thanks to renew our commitment to supporting energy policies, both at the local and national levels, that will decrease global warming and increase aggressive Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adotfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 action toward conservation. Ray joins me in wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! Top-rated Jeanne Drevas The extraordinary is the norm, and Jeanne Drevas will be among the 190 top rated, jury selected craft persons at the 20th Annual Washington Craft Show which showcases 195 leading national artists from 37 states. Jeanne will be showing her bark creations and will also be on a panel discussion entitled, “Saved from Destruction: From Salvaged Wood to Objects of Beauty” on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the show. Congratulations Jeanne! Where: Washington Convention Center at 801 Mt. Vernon Square, NW,Washington, D.C. When:Friday, November 30 (10 am-8 pm), Saturday, December 1 10-6) and Sunday, December 2 (11-5). T»AP, *Dei PPAHANNOCE CAL ESTATE ESOURCES m,.k • i * ui wmimyiun, vn 540-675-1190 You get the best of both worlds with this property 46.937 acres, with spectacular mountain views, AND extensive river frontage!!! Multiple building sites, Sperryville, Va. $795,000.00 12 5 acres on Jordan River, in CMd Dominion Hunt Meadow by river, nicely wooded parcel. Offered at only $362.000 00 Owner/Broker 79 acres, with thick, green woods, picturesque streams, breathtaking winter views, and multiple building sites. Offered at only $850,000 00 Butch Zindel, Broker. GRI, ABR tnitch@raporeaiestate.com Buyer Brokerage sine* 1988 Tnsh Bartholomew tbart@earthlink.net Agent www.rapoahannocKreatestatBfesoufce8.com Isaac Benjamin Bynum Welcome Baby Isaac! No doubt he was organically grown...Isaac Benjamin Bynum Plaksin was born at 7:20 a.m. on Friday morning, November 16, weighing in at a healthy 7 lbs. 4 oz. Nicholas will now have a little brother to play with at Waterpenny Farm. Welcome Isaac! We love new babies in Sperryville! Holiday shopping in Sperryville’s West End SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM: From 1970 to 1997 residents and visitors alike came from far and wide to Sperryville’s Emporium at the Old SchoolHouse for everything from salt shakers, moccasins, apples and furniture. Since 1983 Maurice OTJannon’s daughter, Martha Hitt, has carried on her father’s tradition at the location on U.S. 211 that first opened at the Parkway Gift Shop in 1960. Martha’s business is the closest we have (or want) to a department store in the county, where you can buy everything from food to furniture. The variety of possibilities for holiday gifts are many I followed two little boys around the other day who were excited about those long wooden snakes that are notched to wiggle and the Super Monkeys that fly when you pull the arms and screech when they hit the ground! Martha has just put out two foot tall dolls with full dresses and very large feather wings (for only $19.95). Cookbooks, publications about Shenandoah National Park and stocking stuffier books (“Outhouse papers-country humor and trivia,” “Uncle Remus Jiis songs and sayings” and “Grandma always said-little book of form country wisdom”) are unique in the HHAV\ K PASS - Potential horse ’^bIm '■.■■■ -'■%-;."i:--: y .'■; ■'■■’'"v. -y . yi ... ■. IP®! iounty. Multidimensional cut metal mobiles hang from a rack near the cowboy hats and shirts. Martha’s assortment of those Minnetonka Moccasins will make anyone’s feet happy! In addition to honey, jams and apple butter, there are large jars of wonderful Amish fruit for pie filling. There is so much more, I cannot include it all. Having cruised around the shop, as I prepared to leave, I was serenaded by the wall clock that plays Christmas carols (and other tunes). This is a fun shop to visit. Be sure to stop in. BARBARA & EDDIE GORE’S CORNER FRUITS AND CRAFTS: Barbara Gore’s father, Joe Atkins, started this business which now stretches to five generations with Eddie and Barbara’s daughter and grandchildren. Stop here to get your whole and sliced country ham, bacon and side meat, grown and cured locally by Kite’s in Madison. Barbara enjoys making holiday wreaths, some of which are made with fresh greens and while others are artificial. A unique offering is the chain saw carved bird houses by Warren Pence from Shenandoah, a man who specializes in wildlife chain saw carving in wood. Also in the craft shop are black bear statues, jars decorated with bears and roosters and crystals with designs on lighted bases. The Gore’s offer blankets with animal designs, handmade quilts and a full line of Confederate blankets, throws and flags. Of course, they also have fruit, jars of tasty jam, jelly and honey. Their fresh pressed cider is superb and they are the only roadside stand that sells hot spicy cider by the cup...a perfect stop on a cold shopping day in the West End. Eddie is one of Sperryville’s well known plumbers and is also on the board of the Rescue Squad. Both the Emporium and Gore’s are owned and run by two of Sperryville’s older families. Old time families know them well, but if you are one of the newcomers and have not met them, be sure to stop at both places to meet some fine folks and do some shopping. BROWN-WING’S ART STUDIO: Give a gift that you can’t put into a box, but that will fill the heart and soul of the recipient forever. You read about her a few weeks ago in this paper, Katherine “Kate" Brown-Wing’s studio (across from the Sperryville Emporium in the building that once housed Cooter’s Garage or 11692 Lee Hwy) now offers classes for adults and children. This Victorian Naturalist will offer botanical drawing and painting for adults, weekly from January 9-27,1-3 pm. Classes for 6-10year -olds will be held weekly from January 7 to February 25 and for 10-14 year olds from January 9 to February 27. Children’s classes will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call Kate at 987-9414 to arrange for a gift certificate, or to enroll yourself One of Kate’s current students, very satisfied with her current course from Kate, called me to recommend that I include this offering. Much to be thankful for! It will be Thanksgiving by the time this column reaches you. No matter what this year has brought you, Fm sure that you, too, have much to be thankful for. Here’s a little of what Fm giving thanks for this week. In a world where “government worker” can sometimes sound like an insult, Fm thankful fin* VDOTs extraordinary responsiveness to reports from the local citizenry. They were contacted last Thursday to let them know that South Poes road was nothing but a mudhole! By late Friday afternoon there was a fresh gravel covering. Now that's responsive government! Fm thankful for a lifted bum ban and for a little more rain again this week. Fm thankful for the continuing flow of water in the creek at the back of our property. And, my gratitude for a well that never runs dry knows no bounds. We may not have turned the comer on this drought, but a little relief is a wonderful thing. We have incredible neighbors. The kind of neighbors you can count on when the car dies or the power goes out or you need to borrow a cup of sugar (or 5 lbs of sugar for the hummingbirds). For this I am truly grateful This community is blessed with business people who are not only here to earn a living, but who also go out of their way to give back. For all those who find ways to use their businesses to do good, thank you! Fm thankful for the wonderful work RAWL does not just finding homes for needy dogs, but also reuniting lost dogs and their frantic owners. They are a treasure. Fm thankful I saw my first bald eagle, right here in Rappahannock last week. What a beautiful creature. When I wake up each morning, stunned by the natural beauty around me, I can’t help but feel grateful. Gratitude for the community I live in fills me daily It is wonderful to live in a place where people still work to take care of Amssmlle Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com each other. Here are some examples of local efforts that need your help. Gray Ghost Vineyards and Winery is hosting a food drive during the month of December Any donation of canned goods or money will get you entered into a drawing for tickets to one of the fabulous events held there. The food collected will go to a local food pantry. The boxes are out for the drive to collect food for baskets to go to the elderly and shut-ins. Stop by Hackleys and make your contribution. And, if you’re looking for things to do during this holiday season, Gray Ghost has a couple of suggestions. On Friday, November 23 you can stop by for their Holiday Extravaganza. There will be light hors d’oeuvres, wine tastings and live holiday musk. There will be tours of the winery at 12.00, 1:30 and 3:00. And they’ve got new gift selections so you can do your holiday shopping. If you have to go shopping on that Friday, this sounds like the way to do it! They’re open from 10 a m to 7 pan. If you need more information give them a call at 9374869. On December 1 and 2, Gray Ghost will be hosting their Holiday Open House from 11:00 am. to 4:00 p.m. You can see a Christmas display featuring over 50,000 corks and a 10ft. Christmas tree. There will of course be great food and wine. And you can collect #13 in the series of unique holiday glasses. Tickets are $15 and include the food, wine and holiday glass. If you’re under 21 it’s $7. Happy Thanksgiving to aQ! Happy Thanksgiving “Don't stick your neck out*

• '♦ • V v V V V VV The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) pn ,» M| Your Next Beet Friend: Mickey - n- - -■ ' Photo by UN Duval Mickey is my name and I hope you can look closely and see my Doberman/Pincher heritage. I am a very friendly and easygoing fellow. There I was wandering around Castleton when the nice animal man gave me a lift to the shelter. (Getting lost in Castleton is not unheard of.) Well, I am a mature guy who will adapt promptly and easily to your household. You will not need to waste a minute house training me -1 am ready. This past week 3 dogs were joined with new owners. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League is located in Amissville at 164 Weaver Road. They can be reached 7 days a week between 8 a m. and 1 pjn. at (540) 937-3283. Check our their website at www.rawldogs.org Chandler From Page B1 of tight and is crafted in total agreement with its environment. Perched on a hill off Fodder-stack Road, Chandler's home, which he designed and built and shares with his wife Denise, mirrors his personality— open, receptive, engaging and devoid of adornment -clean, simple, elegant and classic and always with nature in mind. Whether you are standing inside and looking out or standing outside and looking in, the feeling is of physical and aesthetic oneness. Chandler's designs bring the outside in - often only separated by glass the two worlds are partnered in a harmonious relationship. This is the hallmark of his designs and throughout his career. Chandler has garnered design awards and accolades for his homes and commercial buildings. Starting work at a large architectural firm in New York. Chandler then moved to Washington, D.C. and by the late 60s established his own business in McLean, Virginia. In addition, from 1976 to 1981, Chandler served as a member of the Architectural Review Board in Fairfax County. During this time. Chandler did architectural work for Dr. Werner Krebser and discovered the beauty of Rappahannock County. It was also at this time that Chandler lost his first wife to cancer and with her passing came a lot of soul searching. '"AHAMBURGER, STAN ? ISN'T THAT TUST A ^TAD... INSENSITIVE ? 1 i * That journey led Chandler to let his employees go. flee the rat race and take flight to Flint Hill where he founded the Spectra School at Sunny Slope Farm. Nestled within 65 acres of rolling rural countryside. Chandler envisioned ‘a space to experience creation through architecture.” Students were involved with all aspects of architecture from initial client contact, concept, design and actual construction. By the mid 80s. Chandler had reopened an office in the McLean/Great Falls area but kept his ties to Rappahannock. Those ties got stronger when, in 1993, Chandler cheerfully admits he found and married, “the most wonderful woman in the world. Denise." Now. semiretired Chandler has an office on Gay Street in Washington where he is working on current projects with clients in Madison County. West Virginia and a vacation resort in Crete. While Rappahannock County is graced with several of Chandlers artful' designs from residences to renovations, he has left his architectural legacy in Virginia. Maryland, the District of Columbia. North Carolina. South Carolina. Indiana, Georgia and California, to name a few. “What does an architect do?." was an honest question that a young Donald Chandler asked his art teacher when he was in the 11th grade. “An architect is someone who likes to draw and to build things." he was told. Without his knowing, his teacher. Mrs. Jones, had submitted one of his sketches to a statewide competition. When it took first place, she sat him down and encouraged him to use his gift. “She was interested in me as a person." remembered It still amazes me that a five minute conversation from a caring teacher would prove to be my destiny for the rest of my life. Donald Reed Chandler Chandler. "She took the time to talk with me and share her thoughts that I had talent and should pursue studying architecture at North Carolina State. “It still amazes me." mused Chandler, "that a five minute conversation from a caring teacher would prove to be my destiny for the rest of my life." That lesson is one that Chandler has never forgotten. Now* in his 70s. Donald Reed Chandler finds himself in a cozy community where his career as an architect, his predisposition to strum a guitar - particularly while wearing a cowboy hat and singing to Denise - and his penchant for philosophizing have found a home. 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Times Community Newspapers wW not accept fiabi ty for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. 2BR, 2BA apt, eat in kit. LR/DR, Ig porch, ail elect appls. W/D, War renton. Avail Oct. $1050/mo. Sec dep, credit rpt & refs req'd. (540)347-7452 Iv msg Attached TH, easy access to 1-66, LR room w/ FP, 1.5 BR. 1 BA. screened porch, Ig yard for vegetable or flower garden. $950/ mo plus $250 for utilities. 540-364-0364 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7B55 ♦1 BR efficiency apt in Warrenton @ $600/mo utilities included. No Pets ★ 1BR apt. with small yard near Warrenton, $600/ mo Owner/Agent All han owned A mmgtd by us MntaHHt, 1BA in small quiet neighborhood, fresh paint new firs. 2mms to 66, $1150/mo. (540)364-4906 1SA apt, Catlett, no smkg/pets, refs req'd$ 7 0 0 / m o (540)788-3303. 3br, lAa, 2 Ivl, Irg closets, FP, deck, all appls, Irg lot in Front Royal. $ 1 0 0 0 / m o . 540-675-3901 38R, 2BA grge, sheds, river. Rapp Cty. 9ac, $1000/mo. 6-8pm only. (540)622-2855 Berryville/CIarfce Co., Beaut., quiet country setting w/ magnificent views. Single family Ranch built 2002 3fiRs. 2BAs. Bsmnt, hardwood floors. CAC, 2 Gas Log FPs all appls. $l60Qmo Credit Check. Sec Dep 540-955-1384 Chester Gap Large 3 B R , 2.5BA, W/ Extra Large deck $1000 month Call Wanda at Sam Snead Realty 540-635-9753 CLARKE COUNTY, Berryville Beautiful, quiet country setting with magnificent views. Oft Rt. 340 Single family brick Home 3BRs. 28As. all appls. gas 4 elec neat combination. hrdwd floors. $1500, mo. Sec dep.. Credit application 540-955-1384 CULPEPER 2 BR, 1 BA duplex. Recent remodel $8C0/mo. Credit ck. Sec Dep. Olatsen Realty. 540-347.1505. Farm house, 2 miles west of Marshall 3BR, LR. DR. large kitchen, 1BA. 2 proches. Quiet setting on large farm 540-364-0364 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Bnwihitw \ve 54R-347-7R55 *3BR, brick rambler, subdivision near Warrenton, $950; mo Owner/Agent \U homes owned A managed by us FRONT ROYAL 3BR, brick rambler, full bsmt, huge 2 car garage/shop, 1 block from hospital. $1250/mo FRONT ROYAL 3BR, 2BA, rambler, only 2 yrs old, full bsmt, front porch, walk to stores. $1225/mo MIDDLETOWN 4BR, 2BA, ranch, Ig carport, W/D, hdwd firs, fenced yd. Easy I66 A 81 access. $1195/mo Call Joe Doyle Retnax. 703-975-4622 C. 703-754-4341 O Linden Chalet, acreage, views, privacy, W/D, CAC. FP, 3/4br. 2ba, near exit 13, $1400/mo 540-683-1998 Lovettsville: Farmhouse w/water view! 3BR, 1BA, 3 porches. Lg LR, laundry rm & hdwd firs. Peaceful & private. W/D incl. $1400/mo. No pets, no smkg. Refs + deposit required. 703-727-5485(D) or 540-822-9345(E) Rappahannock Co, 2BR, 1BA. W/D, No pets, rets & sec dep req d. $800/mo (540)987-8206 Rappahannock County: Almost new contemporary w/ mountain views and 3 decks. 2 Master BR's, 2 BA. full w/o bsmt. Wood floors, cathedral ceiling, large loft. Easy access to Route 66. $1200/mo. Owner/ agent. See photos at www. sherry snyder com or call 540-675-4901. Pets and short-term furnished considered. Rappk Co.: 3BR. 2BA home w/urrtin. bsmt. sm. storage bldg. No pets. $1200/mo. Jean Lillard. 540-675-3670. Rapp k County• 4 rm cottage in village. $800 • 3 bdrm, I bth w/large yard. $1100 • 3 bdrm, 2 bth short term. $1000 RRER 540-675-3843 SperryviHo, 3 br 1 ba. deck, secluded setting. $750/mo.. sec. dep. Pets considered (703) 549-7954. Warren Co., Watedick area, spacious 3BR. 2.5BA house. Ig tarn rm. lower ivl finished, irg yard. $1600/mo. Bobby Rutherford, ERA Brown A Rutherford Realty. 540-671-6121 tteur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 F=D Warrenton, Old Town, 2 story, yd, 2br, 2ba. LR, DR. Kit. util rm, W/D, wood firs. New heat & air. No pets/ smkg. $1250/mo. 540-347-4871 Washington, VA, restored log cabin. 2/3BR, 1 5BA, cable, Net. W/D, CAC. $1200/ mo. (540)675-3321 Mkfcfletoutg/Tha Plains. Quiet, horse facility, private farm. 2 bams, riding ring, good turnout. Avail 1/1/08. 540/687-6763, brevnov@starpower net CaHatt, Shan SFH rent includes 1br, share bath, full house pnv. W/D. Female preferred. $400/mo + 1/2 utilities, call: 540-729-6603. * L—sburg. Rent to own/ owner financing. 2BR. 1BA, renovated Condo, $1195 month. * 3BR, 2.5BA, 3 M TH, $1595 month 703-621-7166. O/A afisaseilshouses.com TH end unit Marshall 2BR, 2BA, beautiful, Ig. fenced side yd, deck, furnished or unfurnished, eatin- kit. No pets. Partial utils incl! $1200/mo,571277-6323, 540-364-2361 Remington: Large office $1600/ mo. More space avail. Avail now. Olafsen Realty. 540-347-1505. With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 CAFE / RESTAURANT Culpeper. Seats 100, outdoor patio, furnished Catering Kitchen / Banquet room. Equipment & Utils Includ. 65 employees on site. (540)825-1213 Office/shop spaces avail soon. Flint Hill, Va. (540)675-3508 (540)631-4170 H=j Waaksnd Getaway: Beaut Rapp farm house. 2BR, 2BA, pvt/ quiet, all amenities. $150/night, 2 night min. (540)905-2315 FSBO House/10* acres. R1 subdividable Fauquier County. $399,713. (804)472-4768 LAKE ANNA Virginia's best kept secret 13,000 acres of recreational scenic beauty Homes w/ boat slip starting at $179,900 Lots w/ boat slip starting at $59,900 LAKE ANNA ISLAND REALTY Call us at: 800-476-6629 Visit our page at laislandrealty.com "Your bridge to Lake Anna Properties" FORECLOSURE PROPERTIES Over 400 homes in NOVA, under 300K. Free list for your area. 703-314-7105 bucKsimpson.com RE/MAX Gateway EHO YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-351-0121 Waterfront Property: Deepwater Creekfront. 2+/- AC - $117,900 Dockable! Beautifully wooded w/lorig frontage on unspoiled Lawnes Creek. Enjoy great fishing & water recreation w/direct access to bay A ocean! Country roads w/ utilities including water A sewer! Excellent financing. CaH now A ask about no closing cost offer 866-764-5238. Waterfront Property: Historic James Riverfront! 5 Acres - $184,900 VA waterfront community! Estates-size lots w/ tremendous views and park-like hardwoods. Country roads, water, sewer, electric A phone. Excellent financing. Free gazebo w/purchase - limited time. Call now 866-764-5238. FORECLOSURES & FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list Renea Riffe 540-270-0642 Prudential Camithers f166 V_ Warrantor) Lovely TH in desirable loc. 4BR, 3.5BA, Gar, jacuzzi, FP, New paint. New appl, etc. 139 Copper Mill Dr., $295,000 540-222-3890 Culpeper, prime 2ac commercial property with 9120 sq ft conditioned building for sate, 1,265,000. or possible lease/ lease opt 540-222-3385 540-219-4233 Fauquter/Cuipeper Comm & investment properties; some w/ income Hotel/shop potentials. Olafsen Realty www.olafsen. com (540) 222-4125 ( New Look, Great Specials!! JUST $99 mc (top* •Spacious 1 4 3 Bft apts. 2BR Townhomes • Leasing from $720 - $925 • W/D avail, in Apts* • Pet Friendly* • Storage Units • Bus Service On-Site • Ceiling Fans • Beautiful Park-Like Setting FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS 540-825-5050 CALL NOW, SPECIAL WONT LAST! 500 Concord Piece, Culpeper, VA 22701 ■mail: friendshiprieigritsapts@yahoo.com ("some restrictions apply) PA SOUND SYSTEMThis (Like New) completed five-year-old sound system (speakers less than two years old no monitors) is a great complete House System for small church, worship team, or a newly formed garage band or even DJ use, and won't break you. Comes complete with everything you need for instant use. Mostly this system has been used in a Project Studio for live practice and recording: minimum road use. PRICE; $1655.00 FOR DETAILS CALL. 540-439-4396 When you’re trying to reach Qualified job applicants, use a newspaper that’s qualified for the job! To advertise in the Times Community Newspapers Job Update Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-351-0121 Firewood The Virginia Department at Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is responsible for the regulation ot fuel wood saws. According to their standards. aS bufc deliveries of firewood for home heating must be measured in cords, or fractions or multiples of a cord. Section 15.2 of VDACS Regulation 115-04-04 specifies that wood for use as fuel in bufc form shall be advertised ollered tor sale and sold only by measure, using the term cord' and fractional parts of a cord, or the cubic meter. Virginia law prohibits the use of terms such as face cord, rack, or pie when advertising, offering tor sale, or selling wood tor use as fuel. If the buyer visually inspects a truckload of wood and agrees to a selling price for that load, the term truckload may be used. A standard pick-up truck usually holds about twothirds of a cord.The Regulation defines a cord as die amount of wood contained m a space of 128 cubic feet with the pieces ranked in rows touching and parallel to each other, stacked compactly. A standard cord measures 8 test long by 4 feet high and 4 feet wide. The Regulation also requires presentation of a dekvery ticket or sales invoice stating quantity and price upon delivery by the sellar to the purchaser. Failure to comply with this Regulation is a Class A misdemeanor. The law also, requires that the seller present a delivery ticket or sales invoice upon delivery of any nonpackaged fireplace or stove wood Inaddfiionto the seller's name and address, the ticket must contain the purchaser's name and atkfiees, the date of delivery, the quantity delivered the quantity upon which the price is based (if it (fitters from the delivery quantity), and the total price of the amount delivered To file a complaint, contact our Office of Product and Industry Standards, Weights A Measures Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services toll-free at 1-800-562-9963. Wood tor sale. Lots at hardwood $75 per pickup load (over 1/2 cord). Please call ( (540)987-8215 (Times Community Newspapers f Ope. Smtmnlmy 12-4 Jmmac. <mi over 2100 SclFL -,-inisneu. 30 «cres; Jon, 2FB, Gar, Hot Tub.New Appl., New flooring on main level. Propane FP on both Ms, www. STSeWlllowbrooh.eom FQ6565185 Offered at 5295,900 Scruggs, KHkr (571) 244-3J33 direct, (7*3) 679-17M by a couple who build a new mb every few yea*. enjoy it for a while, then sell it to they can do it agwn. These people get it right. Ten acres teeming with bmilife Equally cloac to Little Washington. Wanenton and Culpeper. E. A. Clore walnut dining chairs, 1* fancy master, 3-fancy side, & 3 plain side. 2- plain oak side. Very nice cond. Cost to replace, $1700. Sell for $900. 410-991-0939 Horse blanket from State Line Tack. Front buckle, size 76 (fits a 15.2 hand horse) $65. Kelly green saddle blanket w/beige fleece lining. $25. 15' all purpose English saddle, wi leathers a stirrups w/ pads a carry case. $120. Two snaffle bit bridles w/ braided reins $30 ea. Black leg wraps - 4 for $10. Heated water bucketblue- $10. Assorted other saddle blankets $20 ea 540-272-4586 Get your garden ready for winter! Free composted horse manure. You load. 540-341-7704 Gel your garden ready tor winter! Free composted horse manure. You load. 540-341-7704 ■amino Active 220, Brand New.. Used 5 times, includes accessory pack. feet, bobbins, needles, Ligtotwi^l^goodtar Start up CO included. $1000. 540-439-6944 Ive mess, no calls after 9pm AOS WORK CaB 540-347-4222 HOT TUB 07: Never used, seats 5. fully loaded, 41 jets, 2 pumps, waterfall. Sell $2900. 540-408-4073. POOL TABLE- 8 ft. solid wood, cherry, stHI in box 1’ Italian slate, Value $6495 Must Sell $1500 703-595-1815. RESTAURANT CMn, variety, 20+, all wood. Different style. Call Tony, 540-351-0550 Parents all health clearances. Family farm raised. $800. PviNe 703-779-7906. T/C Black Diamond XRmuzzle loader.50 cal. In Box $180. 540-547-2092 attar 6p.m. Barn Cata: All vat checked, will deliver. Tama kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. Barn Cata: All vet checked, wilt deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. FOR FREE Excavating Service A Free F4I Dirt CaN 571-233-4980. Free Beagles to good home. 2 hunt 1 pet Call (540)349-8246 FREE FULL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 Free to good home. Affectionate 12 week old male border collie. Just needs love. 703-898-9147 or 703-771-7856 Gel your garden ready for winter! Free comCAREGIVING FOR YOUR LOVED ONECaregiving services, I do caregiving in your home. References a over 20 years exp. 540-253-7733. leave message ADOPTION: Loving couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal & medical expenses. Call Ann 703-795-5912 or tofl free 866-376-6953. . Ads Work > Cafl a Rep Today, Call 347-4222 Looking fora JOB? \buVecome to the right place! Fauquier TimesDemocrat DRASTICALLY REDUCED Rental - Office Large, bright convenient and affordable. 1,560+sq ft of office space. Private entrance. Three large, private offices, huge open area 1 perfect for work areas or cubes, bathroom and kitchen area. Located off Culpeper St in Warren- I ton just across from the court house and a short i distance from the banks, restaurants, and Post Office. $1,665.00/month INCLUDES utilities! Cal for showing and Erections. 540-347-1901 A.RJVU. Austin Realty Management & Investment Inc wwwjmWva.com Cat Cat • ■ ■ FIND one in the Classifieds

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Fauquier County Public Schools is seeking School Bus Drivers. We are offering part time work that fits well with many schedules. All you need is a valid drivers license, an excellent driving record and the ability to drive a manual transmission. Free Tinning • Great Benefits ■ Flexible Hours Part Time Work - Monday through Friday We Pay for Experience lnieresieu applicants must submit an online application at vnrwicpsl.org For additional information, , please call (540) 428-8707. C EEO/AA/M/F/D 1 AM BREAKFAST SHIFT SERVERS PART TIME OVERNIGHT BAKER / PASTRY COOK DINING ROOM STAFF GIFT SHOP. Most hare prior retail experience BARTENDER- exp. required Do you want to work with the best? Are you the best at what you do? If so we want to meet you! Top flight 5 star, 5 diamond hotel and restaurant is looking for both entry level and experienced people interested in the hospitality and restaurant industry. Work in a friendly atmosphere with available benefits, flexible hours & competitive wages! Apply in person at: The Inn at Little Washington Human Resources Office located at 389D Middle Street in Washington VA, or fax resume to: Kyle Balsis at: 540-675-3100 Director of Development Dynamic not-for-profit healthcare agency serving Culpeper, Faucyjier, Mart son. Orange and Rappahannock counties, has an immediate opening for an experienced development professional to formulate and execute a comprehensive development plan. Responsible for managing all aspects of the development function, including strategic analysis, planning, marketing, major gifts (individual and corporate), planned giving, special events, annual and capital campaigns, and direct mail. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of experience, a proven track record of achieving fund raising goals, good computer skills, a strong strategic vision of development process, excellent motivational and team building skills, outstanding writing skills, be able to communicate effectively and persuasively. Must be engaging, organized, creative and energetic. Dedication to exceflence is essential. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. E-mail resume to virhealthcare@yahoo.com wi»n w Senior Clinician-Student. Assistance & Assessment MH/MR/SAS Provide school-based student assistance and assessment services to middle and high school students & families. Knowledgeable in both substance abuse and mental health issues, demonstrate strong clinical skills in providing individual group. & family substance abuse therapy, possess strong organizational skills, and ability to function as member of a clinical team. Maintain aQ clinical records and documentation according to federal state. & agency policies/procedures. Work schedule will include Monday-Friday, with evening hours 2 nights per week. Requires a Master s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, and/or marriage and family therapy and one year of job-related experience. Three years post-masters clinical experience preferred; Virginia Clinical licensure or license-eligible. Criminal background check, driving record check, and TB test Valid driver's license. (Hiring Range; $43,194 - $58312) #08-S322-129 Closes; 11/30/07. Visit our on-line employment center at iwwJwiJoBBJnv for additional information and to apply. EOE. i EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN CAREER , VTim< of working in a company environment where you're not acknowledged for what yarn do! ✓ Perhaps you 're not being compensated for going that extra mile lr or you have no opportunity to get ahead! ✓Are you a one or two man shop, twed of working long hours, ^chasuqi money, and have no time with your family! ✓✓Let's talk!! ' We offer excellent wages, commission opportunities, health insurance, disability insurance, laundered uniforms, company vehicle, paid vacation, paid sick days, educational training, bonuses, paid holidays. We are a fast-growing, progressive, customer service oriented company with many opportunities for a person who is caring and motivated and seeks a challenge. * l Call: Appleton Campbell, Inc. ! 540-347-0765 .. i>rrrrririfirrrrirriri!<rir«rriirirrrrrrririrrrtr Must be 1* yean m «Mv mi nhie la gft «y » 70 »*. t*m m 1 • «ta*r e«n» I'otey baseO «fxn yew Mbb Opportunities J at UPS! fi" air scry iVrERNATIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Support Services Administrative Assistant PURPOSE: Operates within the Home Team provirfing support to Services Division REPORTS TO: Director of Support Services the Support SALARY GRADE/RANGE: Part-Time 13.12 Hourly. No Benefits FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND MSTRUCfTONS FOR APPLYMG PLEASE VISIT WWWJJRSERV.ORG AND SUBMTT YOUR RESUME TO ASUOBS@AMSERV.ORG air serv INTERNATIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Right Operations Recruiter/Pilot Safety STATUS: RILL TIME EXEMPT SALARIED POSITION IN WARRENTON, VA OFFICE PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Flight Operations Recruiter is responsible for providing key staffing services to support the flight operations department and the global expansion of Air Serv Internationa as well as assure the safe, reliable, and professional flight operations of Air Serv owned and leased aircraft through the development, implementation and monitoring or effective Right Safety Programs. REPORTS TO: Director of Aviation - Day to Day: Ops Dept, Recruiter. CEO WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Support services Division, Human Resources Manager Crew Coordinator. ICP FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYMG PLEASE VISIT WWWJURSERV.ORG AND SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO ASUOBS@AIRSERV.ORG Offiem pmMt memrtj md prime »■ Jar air twmkn, airports and smcnjL ftart-Thne: Starting at $1X54 per hour Plus Benefits (Imctmdn 1(L59% Lacmtity Fmy) TSA wi pay the nhw Gowi—m contribritkio lor toMi boaftt ladcr the TSA HaMi Btnriil Incmtirt far PpI-Tbw TSO’)> AOpaMlit TSC^tnfl pqrtkc UMtentr rat hr fatal talk benefits a* hB-tfac captaes. Minimum Requirements: U S. Cituenship or U S Naional • High school diploma. GEO or equivalent, or one year of security or aviaboa screening apriiwcr • Enghsh proficiency • Pre-etnptoymenc medical evaluation • Pass a background/credii check Please apply online at: arww.tspjobsxotn 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-808-887-5508 ydEkJ Secanry TSAitaiEqnK^paunv (Time$ Community Newspapers Times Community Newspapers an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock counties, has immediate openings for the following positions: Display Advertising Consultant FT - Leesburg, VA. Reston, VA and warrenton. VA Targeted Publication Manager FT - Reston, VA General Ledger Accountant 1 'ifBUIUUH, VA ResmVA Ad Layout Coord FT - Leesburg. VA www.TlmesCommunity.com , Interested applicants should send a resume f and salary requirements to: f MmI Human Resources, 13873 Park Center Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171 — Email to: HumanResource^timespapersxoaa Fax to: 703.435.9754 No phone calls please. i.4« All resumes will be entered into our resume data Ban JUrnesL Community Nnwtpnpan Times Community Newspapers. We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Call 540-347-4222 RN Assistant Director of Nursing Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center Knowledge and ability to appiy principles of management and !eadersn>pRN with two years nursing experience, in long-term care. Fax Resume to: Culpeper Health & Rehab. Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, Va. 22701 540-625-2884 or 540-826-0238 tax www.mfa.net Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center is seeking an. Experienced, Full-Time, Equestrian Center Co-Manager with emphases on Marketing and Event planning. Computer skills Required, weekends a must. Call Linda at 3-10-522-8406 I HEl> NEEDED | Drafters CAD operators of all levels needed at rapidly expanding engineering department located in Midland Virginia. Team focus, apiirty to visualize in 3D and a good work ethic are key components of the successful candidate. Join our team of skilled CAD operators at a precast concrete manufacturing facility with mutC-plant operations serving projects throughout North Amenca. Send your resumes to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540439-1627 careers@smithmidland.com Qfi-crs prjKtde in*nr> -m!pntixswn ke car furriers, .tvv> *t> cjtd jwnepi Parl-TVjne: Start int at SIJ.54 per hour Pins Benefits Inciudn 19.59*1 IxwHn Pay i $W: Starling a WU"4 per star Pins Benefits (lncbsdn S*b Recruitment Incentive and /&.5VSr l oca tin Pan The Rccruamem Incentive is based on S*c of basic pay: and indefinite continuation of the payment is contingent upon approved funding 'ktrfncvbv Nowmher 214 Fails Church SkiHsource 6245 Leestux; Pike. Sui* ’15 Fafls Ouch. VA 220*4 WKktn - 1 IflOam TSA Job Fain Monday Decemhrr .Vd Alexanfria Virsnaa fcmpkAtntiir Commission 5520 Cherokee Avenue. Sinie ICO Alexandria. VA 22? 12 IftOO am - I rOO pm f ruJay Deaerator ?& Culpeper \manra Emptoyrnera Corremsaoo 539 Meadow tra* Shopping Censer Culpeper. VA 33701 11 00 am - I -00 pro Monday Decemher 10th l jfat Anne SkillsKMee 114S4 W«sl»n2t'o Ptira West Suite 130 Restun. VA 3)190 11.00 an -1.00 pm Tuesday. December 11th South County Skillsource 8350 Richmond Highway Stine 327 Alexandria. VA 22.W 9:00 -*m - ! 1 00 am Wednesday IVcemfrcr 12th Pnncc Willum Virginia Employ mem Commission 13370 MmmeviUe Road Woodbndge. VA 2219: 10*00 am - IOQ pro Thursday fVeemtvr l'tti Mareoshury Wtrtforce Career Center SV! Auto Parts Place Suite I? 14 Staransbun: U'V 2540? I! 00 am - *00 pm TS* «■ m ** Gavnaotf nMMia hr hcaMi boafts infer die TSA HraUi I PM-ltaw ISO*. Al part-ta* TSO’s w* pay thr now fewer cm far federal bmrfefe m M-tee euqdayrts. Mumi-an Rnpaa ings U.& GBxnshft or l: S. Nabnal • High shoN ifinm GFX) or ogmaferL or one year of aeemy ® experience • Endsh proncaavy • ihremphnanr netkai orknon • FSs a tackgrowikieiSi dieefc TYamnortation Please JPPb coline * www.tsajatn.cawi si£3£ I-W0-887-1WS TTY: !-«fe«7-55* LINICIANS-JCD MH/MR/SAS Two positions with Mental Health Division in Leesburg -1 part-time & 1 full-time. JDC Clinician will provide comprehensive on-site clinical services to residents of juvenile Detention Center & their families. Services include assessment & evaluations, individual, group, and family therapy, case management including medication case management, crisis interv ention, "stabilization, release planning, Sc post-release-service coordination. Maintain all clinical records/'documentation' according to federal, state, & agency policies/ procedures and assures compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice standards. Must be knowledgeable m both substance abuse and mental health issues, demonstrate strong clinical skills in providing individual, group, Sc family substance abuse therapy, possess strong organizational skills, ability to function as member of a clinical team. Requires Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, and/or marriage & family therapy and 1 yr job-related experience. Three years post-masters clinical experience preferred; Virginia Clinical licensure or license-eligible. Valid driver's license. Criminal background check, driving record check, and TB test. Full-Time Position #08-S322-127: Work schedule is 37.5 hours/week and includes MondavFridav with evening hrs 2 nights per week. (Hiring Range: $43,194-558,312) Part-Time Position #08-5322-126: Work schedule is 37.5 nours/week and includes Monday-Fridav with evening hrs 2 nights per week. (Hiring Range: $22.15 - $29.90/hr) Both positions close: 11/30/07. Visit our on-line employment center at wwwJoudoun.gov for additional information and to apply. EOE. RAPPAHANNOCK R API DAN m CCMMtNT* SBMCES GOOD EEO/AA PURCHASING ASSISTANT #232 FT clerical position in Culpeper. Successful candidate will have proven experience with MS Word and Excel and familiarity with internet Customer service and interpersonal skills a must. Ability to lift/push SO pounds required. HS Diploma or equivalency. $22. 249.50 p/yr/ Position closes December 3. 2007. CLIMCLAN/SUBSTANCE ABUSE M3 Exempt position located in Culpeper under the supervision of the Substance Abuse Coordinator, providing substance abuse services and mental health treatment to residents of serv ice area Provides individual, family and group therapy to children and adult consumers referred for services by the local Department of Social Services. Provide intakes, diagnostic psychosocial evaluation, substance abuse assessments, treatment planning, treatment referrals, and consultation with appropriate community and/or intra-agency personnel. Provides case management services through linking, monitoring and evaluation neevfc of clients, including education and prevention services to meet client and community needs. MS in a licensed eligible field- OPEN UNTIL FOXED Licensed eligible: $34315 OOp/vr. Licensed $38,064.00 p/yr. SPEECH PATHOLOGlST*2M RRCSB-AAA is seeking a pan-tune (18.75 hours per week' speech pathologist to provide serv ices to infants and toddlers, aged birth to 3 years old. as pan of a trans-disciphnaiv team. Position will provide services at the clients home in Culpeper. Rappahannock. Fauquier. Madison, and/or Orange counties in Virginia. Successful candidate will have a Master's degree from an accredited speech therapy program and be licensed to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the state of YA Some professional experience with developmentally disabled/delay ed infants and then families is preferred. OPEN UNTIL FILLED 20.49 to $27.15 per hour. PHYSICAL THERAPIST 9216 RRCSB-AAA is seeking a part-tune il8.75 hours per week) phvsical therapist to provide services to infants and toddlers, aged buth to 3 years old. as part of a trans-disciplinary team. Position will provide services at the clients home in C ulpeper. Rappahannock. Fauquier. Madison, and/or Orange counties in Virginia. Successful candidate w ill have-completed an accredited phvsical therapv education program (Bachelor's and/or Master s) and be licensed to practice as a Phvsical Therapist by the Dept of Health Professionals of VA. Some professional experience with developmentally disabledidelayed infants and theu families is preferred OPEN UNTIL FILLED $20.49 to $27.15 per hour APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR AIM Full-tune non-exempt positions under the supervision of a Supported Living Program Manager to support adults with mental illness and mental retardation. Provide assessment, living skills training and support for consumers in a new residential group home and/or in independent living in apartment settings Evaluate and assess consumer skills and develop individual training plans, assist with and monitor consumer budgets and provide payee services as needed, provide shopping and cooking assistance, and plan and participate in recreational activities. Provide support and feedback through direct contact in areas of interpersonal skills, neighbor and landlord relations, etc Report to primary therapist on mental status and issues and participate in consumer disposition meetings Knowledge of community, housing and financial resources for the chronically mentally unpaired, skills in assessment of consumer s functional capacity and demonstrated ability to deal effectively with consumers BS degree in human services or 5 years experience ADMLNtsIRATTVE ASSISTANT Rappahannock Raptdan Community Services Board A .Area Agency on Aging is seeking an Admunstranve Assistant to the Executive Director This position is Pan tune. 25 hours per week, with some flexibility as to the schedule Successful candidate must have excellent wntten and verbal communication skills, will coordinate schedules and will be responsible for generating and maintaining paper and ekctrumc files and documents. Candidate must possess detailed knowledge of word processing and network communications as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision $15 29 per how plus benefits, fosmon is open until filled with interviews starting m mid-December 2007 Targeted start dale for sacccssfnl candhtnr is Tuesday. January 22. 2008 Apply with RRCSB/AAA application to; HR. P.Q. Bos 1568, Culpeper. VA 227*1. (54*1825-310* TDD: (540) 825-73*1 EEO/AA Kvantrrasr<# rrcstk.org ®

Dietary Technician Part Time 180-bed Rehab and health carefadlity is seeking a qualified clinician with the clinical aspects of Dietary Operations. Responsibilities include: Managing nutritional plans per physician orders, completing MDS, clinical assessments, progress notes, Participate in Care Plan development. Must be Dietary Tech certified, CDM or RD, Experience in Health Care setting. Apply to: Culpeper Health & Rehab Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Phone: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 EOE EHO Drug-Free Workplace Concrete / | Quality Control Technician Smith-Midland Corporation, a premier precast concrete manufacturing firm located near the intersection of Ht. 17 and 28 in Fauquier County, is hiring Quality Control Technicians for FT work year round to work with concrete cylinders used for testing. Candidates must be able to stand for tong periods, lift 50 pounds, have a sharp eye for detail and excellent communication skills. The ability to work well with others, think analytically and make decisions with minimal supervision is critical. Competitive benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, and a $500 sign-on bonus. Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 carears@smithmidland.com IS COMING TO WARRENTON & WE'RE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE! Cooks • Servers • Hosts Assistant Mangers Service Assistants • Bussers On-site Interviews are now being conducted daily including Saturdays S Sundays, from 11AM to 7PM at our new location. 7323 Comfort Inn between I HOP and the Comfort Inn. As part of our team, you can look forward to: Great Starting Pay • 90 Day Review & Increases Annual Review & Increases • Insurance Benefits Bonuses • 401K Savings Plan • Paid Vacations Flexible Hours • Meal Discounts • Uniforms Great Work Place WE LOOK FORWARD TO SPEAKING WITH YOU ABOUT JOINING OUR TEAMI EOE/MF • Prep Cook Full-time, AM/PM • Lead Cook Full-time PM • Dishwasher Full-time AM Visit our website at http://urumi.airiie.org/activities/foodproject.htm and click on our seasonal reapes to learn more about our mission. Qualified applicants apply to: Air lie Center 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 Fax to 540-428-7113 E-mail - HR<& airlie.com EOE Sales Trainee Immediate openings lor sales trainees to join our award-winning team recently recognized with Selling Power's Sales Excellence Award. Mrliyaw: ■Enthusiasm, commitment, self-motivation and a drive liir results •Excellent communication skills •Bachelor's degree •’ years of sales experience •Must he willing to relocate Be Offer: •Extensive training on our products and industry •Paid benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k matching •Company car and home office equipment Call I MO (91 1678 or submit resume with salary requirements to apply A rev rev .coat Reynolds & Reynolds. tot. Insurance Administrator-PT Dulles-based company seeks administrative help with claim* certificates of insurance, and management reports. Knowledge of workers' comp a plus. Duties include downloading claims from database, liaison with fiekl offices, distributing claim information, coding and monitoring claims as needed. Microsoft Excel required 20 to 25 hours per week, flexible. Rjta-DeSouxa s wBsportxtxn •r via fax to: 7*3-742-4342. THE IRON BRIDGE S^) WINE CQ ADDITIONAL HELP WANTED Exciting New Restaurant & Wine Bar in Warrenton, Va. needs additional • Day Servers Must k 2f yn. • Hosts • Bussers Applications available at: 29 Main Street, Warrenton, VA. or e-mail steve@ironbridoewines.com For more information: www.ironbridoewines.com Home Responsible for overseeing operations of one directly operated ICF/MR group home for mentally retarded adults: supervision of i a LPN. Social Worker, Cook, and RestdenI Sal Program Counselors. Provide oversight of staffing and facility issues, complianoe ; with Licensure, Ufe Safety Code, and Med* scald regulations. Work schedule wilt haw flexible hours and on-call responsibilities. Requires Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, special education, or related : field and 4 yrs professional experience in nental retardation, including supervisory experience In an ICF/MR facility. Master s degree preferred. Valid driver s license. Background and driving record check as well as T8 Test. (Hiring Range: $50,004 - $67,505) #68-5454-130 Closes: 11/30/07. Visit our on-line employment center at additional informaTton and to apply. EOE. SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Mindwrap seeks a talented software developer for product development on our Optix document management software. Primary responsibilities include Windows GUI design and development using VC++ and MFC. Related areas: imaging, client-server development, InstallShield, CVS, COM/ OLE, SQL all a plus. Join a great team solving interesting problems for commercial customers in a diverse environment that includes multiple languages, databases, and operating systems. Qualified applicants should have demonstrated professional experience or BS / MS CS. Email your resume to: jobs72@mindwrap.com or mail mindwrap, inc. Attn: Job Code W072 PO Box 430 Hint Hill, VA 22627 Fax (540) 675-3130. Banking CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Rappahannock National Bank is seeking fulltime Customer Service Representatives for the Piedmont branch (located in the Warrenton area) and the Washington branch. Candidates must have experience in retail banking, with a strong sales and service background, as well as, excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities will include expanding existing customer relationships, cross selling products and services, making referrals to support areas and business development. Qualified candidates should submit an application on-line at www. rappahannockbank.com. choose Information Center and Career Opportunities. Please email sherrv.cillo@ ubsh.com for questions on this opportunity. Rappahannock National Bank offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE. Rappahannock National Bank OAPPAHANNOCB DA PI DAN ffl coMwnjNrrv SFMCfcS BOARD EEO/AA RAPPAHANNOCK RESOURCE SPECIALIST Aging Together is a partnership of orgamzaboas and individuals dedicated to improving the lives of older adults in Culpeper. Fauquier. Madison. Orange and Rappahannock counties. The RRCSB/AAA is seeking a qualified person to work 10 hours per week supporting Aging Together activities in Rappahannock County. The Resource Specialist collects and disseminates information about services available to older adults and then families and assists the Rappahannock County Aging Together Team in addressing local priorities for expanding and enhancing services and resources, including building a strong volunteer network. Any combination of education and experience, equivalent to an Associate's Degree in a relevant field; Experience in volunteer recruitment/coordination or community organization required. $14.14 per/hour. OPEN UNTIL FILLED Apply with RRCSB/AAA application to HR, P.O. Box 1548. Culpeper, VA 22741. (540) 825-31*4 TDD; (540) 825-7301 EEO/AA Kvantreuse^mabsorg St Senior Accountant Smith-Midland, an industry innovator celebrating 47 years designing and manufacturing precast concrete, seeks a Senior Accountant to join our growing and exerting team. Opportunity requires: • Min. 3 years experience in a highvolume fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in automated systems in accounts payable and general ledger. • Associates or 4-year degree in Accounting. Position based at our main manufacturing facility in beautiful Fauquier county. Excellent benefits, compensation, and future advancement. Qualified camfidatea please sand resume along with salary requirements to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 eareers<5>sm rthmidland.com 1997 Black Convertible SI 320 Mercedes Benz Roadster, gas, brand new hard top. under 100K, exc cond. $14.5K. (540)219-6793 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 WELL DRILLER HELPER Northern Virginia Drilling, Inc. a Manassas based company is seeking individuals for the positions of the Water Well Driller Helper. Individual should be hard-working with a positive attitude. Class B CDL preferred. Excellent Pay, Benefits, Drug-free work environment. Please contact: Jack Miller or Alan Hinsdale 800-845-4148. Senior Accountant Smith-Midland, an industry innovator celebrating 47 years designing and manufacturing precast concrete, seeks a Senior Accountant to join our growing and exciting team. Opportunity requires: • Min. 3 years experience in a highvolume fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in automated systems in accounts payable and general ledger. • Associates or 4-year degree in Accounting. Position based at our main manufacturing facility in beautiful Fauquier county. Excellent benefits, compensation, and future advancement. Qualified candidates pleats send resume along with salary requirements to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 caraera@smithmidland.coin CARPENTERS WANTED Experience, transportation and hand tools a must. Start immediately. 540-219-1891 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 HVAC TECHNICIAN Requires experience in service, repair and installation of HVAC equipment. Call' Frank Foley at Cooley Service Co. 540-364-2055 JOE A VINNIE'S PIZZA Warrenton Drivers, FT/PT Cooks, exp, only Apply in person Located in the Waterloo Shopping Cntr Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 iCIP (inkjet Computer to Plate) Customer Support / Application Specialist to provide technical support for our Inkjet CtP system (iCtP). Provide technical training; install iCtP systems at customer locations; provide telephone support and on-site and remote support on software for iCtP systems, comprising Raster Image Processor (RIP) and other Prepress Workflow-related items; provide diagnosis, analysis and documentation of technical inquiries and reported problems; coordinate and follow-up on technical items with our iCtP Business Unit headquarters in Denmark. Frequent travel including international travel. Requires profound computer knowledge (PC & Mac), with advanced knowledge of professional graphic applications such as Photoshop, InDesign or similar. Prior experience with electronics and mechanical equipment service or installation required. Competitive salary DOE and excellent benefits. Send resume and salary requirements to: Glunz & Jensen, Inc. ATTN: Human Resources, 21405 Business Court, Elkwood, VA 22718; fax 540-825-7525 or email: aleddon@glunz-Jensen.com MRserv INTERNATIONAL Human Resources Administrator Full time position available at Warrenton location. Responsible for Human Resources functions relating to management of company policies, training, performance appraisals, and record compliance. Knowledge in domestic and international employment law preferred. For full lob description and instructions for applying please visit WWW.AIRSERV.ORG and submit your resume to ASUOBS@AIRSERV.ORG. PkdHatt hfptmd Mtdcim DOCTORS FOB AOULTs" Our rapidly expanding primary care practice seeks: MEDICAL ASSISTANTS/ RECEPTIONISTS FT/PT; flex hours, between 7AM & 7PM, SAT. 8-noon; great staff, pleasant docs, new premium office space, cash bonuses, PTO even if PT, 401K and more! Fax resume to Sandy at: 540-341-7054 Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 PATIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR An eight physician Orthopaedic practice has immediate F/T position available. Applicant will be responsible to process medical history, disability forms, patient check in/check out, verification of insurance eligibility, appointment scheduling as well as maintain prescription line. 1-2 years experience in busy primary care atmosphere with some EHR experience preferred. Knowledge of pharmacology is a must. Certificate to Practice as a Certified Nurse Aide is required. We offer excellent benefits, and an exciting professional environment. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply, forward resume to: Attn: J. Smith Fax: (540) 347-0492 Mail: 52 West Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 E-Mail: jsmith@broava.com An eight physician Orthopaedic practice has an immediate opening tar a Physical Therapist & Physical Therapist Assistant in our fast paced Physical Therapy department. Ideal candidates must have experience in orthopaedics and are self motivated. We offer a competitive salary, HIKING BONUS, excellent benefits, continuing education, and an exciting work environment To Apply: Attn: J. Smith Fax: (540) 347-0492 Hail: 52 W. Shirley Ave., Warrantor), VA 20186 E-Mail: jsmith@broava.com :twvy 1966 Chevelte Malibu: 2 dr, HT, V8, Burgandy, w/ beige int. 137K mi, $15K. Cashiers ck only. You pick up! 703-777-1514. 3 Camino, 69. SS396, all orig., good cond., runs great. $20,000. 703-786-8664. I993 Ford Escort. New tires, new inspecion, good cond. no dents or rust Low mi,radio $895 clean 571-251-5612 1994 Cadillac DeVille, 190K, white, 20mpg, good tires, new insp. Snroof/CD repairs $2K/ OBO 540/687-8295 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, dark blue, 40R, 128K, well maintained. 703-606-7750 1996 BMW Z3 Blk Conv. 5-spd, AC, Exc. Cond, 143K mis, $11,500/ obo. Grt Christmas present (540)635-9520 1997 Honda Civic ExCoupe: Blk, auto, AC, all pwr, new tires, runs perfect, 151K mi. $4500. (703)335-9701 1999 Pontiac Firebird, red/grey clth int, T-top, excel cond, new tires, AT, 135K mis, $4850, OBO 540-439-2267. 2001 Dodge Intrepid, needs engine, body & interior in great cond, sunroof, AC, PD, PW, $1500. (540)349-4555 2001 Ford Taurus SES, auto, V6, all pwr, Ithr, new insp, very clean, must see. 101K. $3,000. (540)522-2422, 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon, 46K mi. Good Cond. 3rd seat, ABS, CD Chngr, Lug/ski rack $7000 703-862-4207 2002 SE Nissan Aitima 3.5 auto ABS, sun roofspoiler, 33mpg, loaded, $8,700 114,000 mi. 540 351 0297 2003 Honda Civic. 2DR, auto, Power Win, Power Drs, Excellent condition. 47K Miles. $11,000 703-209-8460 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, exc cond, burgundy, Ithr pkg, fully equip. 18.5K, $36,000. (540)635-9520 92 Buick Skylark. 2 door V6. 92k miles. Inspect. August 2008 and Licensed June 2008. $1,075. 703-256-0016 92 Honda Civic LX, Black, 4-door, Auto, 131,000m, good cond., $2,000 540/454-7154 95 LeSabre, A1 cond, 117K, fully equip, rebuilt trans, reg. maint, inspected. $2700. (540)972-9457 97 Chrysler Concord LXI. Recently Inspected, 112k, Wellmaintained. $3200/ obo. 703-476-0025 '99 Subaru Legacy L AWD, Auto, Pwr wind/ drs/ sunroof, AC, 115K, well maintained. $3,500. 540-364-3725 AAA Fiea junk car removal, will pay cash tor some. Call Roger, 540-538-5610 Bufck 1992 Regal. Exc. cond. Very clean. New VA insp., new tires, AC. stereo. $2200. 301-834-7762. Cadillac 1989 Sedan De Ville: AT, am/fm/cd, new tires & brakes. $2000. 97K orig. mi. Excellent cond. Call between 6-9pm. 540-554-2803. Dodge 98 Grand Caravan: 1 own, well maint, dual side drs, rear A/C, 143K,$3K 703-435 -2242/703-599-9242 Font Escort 1993 4 Dr sedan. Good Cond. New inspection, new tires, low miles, radio. No dents and no rust. $ 1 , 2 5 0 / o b o . 703-956-9352 Toyota, 2002, Prius. Wonderful commuter car in exc. cond. w/ 126K miles. 52mpg. NADA sugg. price $11,000, asking $7,500. 609-206-1823. VW, 2004 Passat GLX, 33K mi, Transferrable 6yr/ 100,000 mi warranty. $17,500. Call (703)723-0460. Will tow for free: Unwanted, abandoned, junk vehicles or old appliances. Call David (540)937-2144 (540)522-1662 05 Nash 22ft, never used all weather/ season Travel trailer, hilly self contained, w/2 Honda gen, $15,250/ ObO. (540)219-9192 06 36ft Handicap Access trvl trail, Fiberglass, 2 slides, W/D, CAC, lots more. $22,500 937-360-9771 2000 New Holland LS160, skidsteer, lOOOhrs, cab & heat, owner operator, $13K/ obo (540)219-9900 2003 New Holland EC35 mini excavator, 550hrs, 2 buckets, owner operator, $18K/obo. (540)219-9900 05 Suzuki C50 Blvd, Royal blue & bk a Ithr saddlebacks & windshield, Exc. cond. 2370 mis, garg kept, dealer maintained, perfect 1st bike. Asking $5100. 540-349-4424 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Mazda B3000 P/U, V-6, 2000, Parting out, front left totaled. Interior good. Call aft 5pm. (540)937-7755 01 Chevy Tahoe, navy blue, 4WD, AC, Ithr, tow pkg, V8,158K mis, $6500 OBO (540)272-6726 05 Cadillac Escalade ESV, exc cond, loadedDVD/navigation, white, 6 8 K. $34,900. (540)736-7938 1901 Corvette, all digital, new Bose sound system & tires, 71K, exc cond, $17,000. (540)937-5754 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. 56K. 4WD, Pwr sunrf, tow pkg, $12,500. Gd cond. 703-898-2541 2003 Chevy Suburban 1500, 85K, new tires, asking $15K. (571)382-8786 96 Toyota 4-Runner, 2WD, Ithr, tow pkg+++ grt cond, 139K. $6900. (540)825-7322 99 Lexus RX300 AWD, white, loaded-heated seats, new tires. 178K. $9,900. (540)736-7938 Chevy Conv. van 1995 baoed,AC,TV,VCR,CD Cassette player, 140k mi. excel, cond. $4500 703 509-8778 04 Dodge 2500, quad cab, 61K mis, 5.9 Cummings diesel, 8' bed, Rhino Inr, dual exh, tow pkg, $30K OBO(540)347-9799 05 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 4x4, 6.6 turbo diesel, Allison trans, SLT opt pkg, >13K mi, clear title $30.5K/obo. (540)219-9192 1978 Ford F150 remanned engine w/lift kit, $3500/obo. (540)270-9649 (540)635-8955 1996 Ford, 4WD, auto. $4300. (540)937-5480 Ford 2007 Ft 50 Lariat, Super crew. 4x4, V8, loaded. 4,000 miles. Green with Gold trim. Call 703-777-1085. $32,000 Ford 350 Diesel 5spd Dulley, 1988, w/ gooseneck hitch, very good cond, $2500 firm. (540)364-2161 Ford 93 Aerostar XLT Van, V8, White, Clean, 180K $795. Call Mr. Bradley 540-822-5809 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 Buying? Selling? Times Community Newspapers' Classified Has It! Thousands of advertised items. Half a million readers. Outstanding results. 540-347-4222 Fax 351-0121 (limes Community Newspapers

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Untrim a tree, give help to the needy By Dan Roem - <1 rwmtetimespapers.com AA/ant to pitch in to help give a little Christmas to needy folks, but do so in a totally anonymous and random way? In Manassas, there's always a way Each year, the Knights of Columbus and the Society of St Vincent de Paul team up for the Untrim-A-Tree gift drive at All Saints Catholic Church during Advent, which is the four weeks before Christmas. Gift requests hanging from pine trees in the lobby of the church range from children asking for toys and clothes to adults asking for something as simple as a toaster. The program itself does a search through our case work ers, looking for the neediest cases that they’ve run across i» the last year," said John Barbazette, president of the local St Vincent de Paul chapter, during the 2006 drive. Once the tags are on the trees, those who celebrate Mass at Afl Saints, and even some who do not, pick up the tag* and buy gifts for the individuals and families who requested them. "The gifts don't come in any specific number," said Jeff Vallimont, who oversaw last year's program for the Knights of Columbus. "1 might get a gift for family (number) 6,000 and 6,170 in the same day ha order to get them to the distribution site...we just take diem and sort them by their family reference they ace returned to the and placed under the tree inside bags with die tags attached to them. At die beginning of each Mass, St. Vincent de Paid members and Knights’ volunteers pick up the bags and bring them to the north parking kit of the Knights of Ctdmnbus Gifts for three families are stacked on tables, VaUimont said “ We’U use every table at a bingo hall at the Knights of Columbus,* After starting die bags, die volunteers take them to the dfe~ tribution site at the Mananas City Fire Department. St Vincent de Paul Society members take IT one step for “Normally; two days before Christmas, well gather the food ham a local supermarket and that will be brought to the gymnasium of the school,” Barbazette said. Twenty to 39 hems of food are generally distributed to each family, including turkey, canned vegetables, staffing, celery, potatoes, candy arid fruit “It's set these far die famitot to prepare at home,” Barbazette added: “The way the families ansset up to pick up this is by contact-with the case workers*. The case workers will notify the family as to where or when to pick up the food. Sometimes... the case workers themselves will distribute the food to a two groups, along with theCity of Manassas and Prince WBHam County “work together on this so people aren't putting their names in different places,” said Vallimont, whose wife Heidi has helped run the<bme. “What we do after every Sunday Mass is we do a presorting," he pointed out “For the case workers, it’s vary gratifying to see that people with a genuine need are helped, and the impact of the families is very positive,” Barbazette said. "The people do base a need and die need is met We try to do this in a way that is not intrusive or an afterthought handout By and large, the whole effort has a very positive tone.” loo Station Artistic Professionals Hair Styling! 540-347-7705 w. ilk ii in i ii ilv 374 Waterloo St.Warrenton. va Hours: rue..Wed..Fri. y-3ptn rh. s-»pni Sat. 9-3pin chwed Sun. a Mi We've Got f Holiday Spirits/ I • Fine Wi 7 i 540-349-4443 389 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA Open 7 Days A Week

id Christmas chores are done Bt Chris Burke I to go ahead and tell mi you l your Christmas shopping online: You donl have togp anywhere. m No driving around maB parking lots fcr 20 minutes looking for a spot that's approximately 2.5 miles from the doors. No finding the perfect gift, then making $300 worth of impulse buys on your way to the register. With online shopping, yea can just grab a cup of hot ^ chocolate, pop “Gremlins’* in the DVD player — the best movie about Christmas that you may not even realize is about Christmas - , Granted, there are some difficulties with online shopping, as weft. There are a billion sites out there where you can get lost. And a lot of people are wary of giving credit card information via the Web. Thai latter issue is under- V standable. and it's why I recommend sticking to big-name Web sites. Most of them have security in place to ensure that your purchases go through i* safely, and most have order tracking to make sure you actually receive what you paid for. My personal favorite spot is Overstock.com. Now you-1 £ need to go m with an idea of what you want because they carry everything from clothing to electronics to sports equip- S ment. But the shipping is inexpensive and die product list is ' phenomenal. : ^ ^ Similar reviews can apply to Half com. Amaaan.com, or even eBay: The first two area lot tike Overstock, while eBay will allow you to hunt down those rarer and more specific gift ideas. V * Another positive with online shopping these days is that just about any major store you’d want to go shop at also has a virtual store—and usually they’re exceptionally more well-stocked than die physical locations. Wal-Mart, the Gap, American Eagle, Target and so on. Just go to Google.com. type in the store you’re looking far and voila. I hear you, though: Those conglomerates are bad. You want local products. Wei, you can employ the same Google centric strategy and succeed there, as weiL Old Town Warrenton places Eke The Town Duck and Iron Bridge Wine — to name just a couple—have sites that let you shop. And if that doesn’t meet your fancy, check out wwwl virginia.org. I know, 1 know, it’s the holidays, you'll never remember that Anyway; theVirginia.org site is die official tourism Web sherd Virginia. Here’s what you’ll find these: events, places to stay, suggestions on what to see around the state and a “Virginia is for Lowers” store. The final part is pretty selfexplanatory, but die rest promises to ease you through the holidays painlessly. Want to find a bed -andbreakfast? Cfick on Places to Stay, then Bed-and-Breakfasts/ bins. The site will pull up every B&B in the state, complete with Web site, e-mail and telephone contact information. Done and done. The system is the same for restaurants and attractions and whatever else you’re looking for. And have I mentioned the best part? I have? Well, let me remind you again. You Don’t Have To Go Anywhere! Pull on tho6e sweatpants, light the fire, grab some egg nog and Christmas cookies and settle in. You’ve got the entire World Wide Web to explore. m-urmntoiar CARDS & COMICS | • SPORTS CARDS j & Supplies • FICTION • NON-FICTION • children's • HARDCOVER • PAPERBACK • COMICS • CDS* DVDS W aterloo Station i 361-West Smiley Avenle ! Warrenton Vircima ! 347-4111 Mlxv-Sat. M) am -8PM Sl TV 12PM-5PM Gift Certificates Available l

What are the Courtesy Photo Electronic games are hot this season, none more so than Nintendo's WB. By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Oome people have been shopping for months. People start Christmas said Etna McMann. McMann owns G. |j| Whillikers, a toy store in Warrenton that specialises in the classics—Thomas the Tank Engine, Playmobil fig She said parents are the first to show up m her store, "V sneaking away from their kids to buy presents. Next come grandparents. And then uncles. “They're always the last ones in,” she said. If you are a figurative uncle this holiday season and look- ^ ing for a gift that's guaranteed to please, here are a few toys that are sure to bring smiles to the younger generations. 4 Nintendo Wii 1 Price: $250 Once again, die Wii is a HOW CAN WE LIGHT UP YOUR HOLIDAY This is a whole house Check-Up to Keep You Safer! , -•( *** m m --~-~Z• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee • Any Electrical Job in our around Your Home • Automatic Start-Up Generators • Equine Facilities Financing Available! QBHI v\u vv. dccl ric4aH.com must-have. Nintendo unveiled the fun-for-all-ages video game system in November jj 2006, and a year later, demand is sdB huge. The WS departs from the traditional joystick-and-buttons controller ami offers players a more interactive experience using motion-sensitive wands. In the Wii equivalent of the ctatsiir Mike Tyson’s Punchout, you are essentially shadowboxing in your living room, and feding tike you just spent a few hours at the gym rather than in front of your TV is not uncommon. Most of the games are designed to have more universal appeal than the bloody shoot-em-ups common on other systems. And tellingly the Wii has kept up in sales with theXbox360, its rival, which has been buoyed by Ae wildly popular, yet violent, Halo series. CHd favorites Zelda. Mario and Donkey Kong have found themselves remade in Wii form. There are sports racing games and adventure games — enough variety to keep almost any gamer happy. The Wii can be hard to find, and is likely to get even more scarce as Christmas approaches. Get it while you can, or be prepared to shell out a pretty penny to the Scrooges on eBay: This 14-indhes-taJl action figure carries a hefty price tag, but it is also very: wery coal It speaks (17 different phrases), reacts to noise and motion, moves independently with robotic arms, fires a missile and plays “Whip It" by Devo. After transforming into into a sleek yellow and black Camaro, it flashes its lights and makes revving noises. Ultimate Bumblebee is the creme de la creme of the Transformers action figure fine, which is based on this past summer's Hollywood film It almost seems more fitting to put it on a trophy shelf and admire it than it does to bash it about in imaginary skirmishgpes with Decepticons. Other models offer the same unbeatable combination of robot and suped-up vehicle, hot at a far lower price. Optimus Prime goes for $40 and features flashing lights See Page 19

By Peter Bbewington the annual Christmas Gift Guide, I looked at (me option — “Buying agftt for your discriminating wife* — and thought, “I can do this." My wife lisa is not that brutally critical when it comes to evaluating the gifts I give her, and, even if she were, I knew there were plenty of quality stores in the county that could help me find my (fiscnminating (I prefer to call her “selective’’) wife a present Most husbands know they can’t just go out and buy their wife two dozen gptfbals from Costco and think that's a special gift. One secret to good Chnstmas gift-giving is communication. I asked lisa for a few tips before we embarked on a scouting trip to Fauquier County stores, “Anything that sparkles, feels good, smells good or tastes, good makes a good gift,” she instructed, which really is a ‘ darned good idiot's guide to buying a gjft for anyone, male or female. So, you’re a husband in «Fauquier County with a discriminating wife, and you need a gift. Here’s where Lisa and I went $ We started at Marta, a -■>' small jewelry store on Main \ - Street that also sells chocolates. *: The store features its own master goldsmith on the premises, | Chns Duncan. He can make an | assortment of custom pieces for g any price range, starting as low % as $100. We also looked at a cor** TVnes-Oemocrai Staff Photo/Randu UUngpr When it comes to Christmas gift giving, its hard to go wrong with jewelry. that featured seven small stones on the sides with a 1-carat diamond centerpiece that sold for “9" (meaning $9,000). I decided that was over my budget, and soon noticed Lisa eyeballing die Neuhaus chocolates from Belgium. That would be a perfect gift, anytime of the year. We decided to makeapreChristmas purchase cm the spot and got a chocolate mousse, criollo and a couple of others. They cost about $1.25 each. Packaged m a sraaft beat, the gift of designer chocolate also brings a classy presentation. 3* A trip to the comfortable Wanenton shop known as Horse Country revealed a stunning variety ut useful gifts, all presented m • warm, cozy setting. Many items feB in the horse-y category andliMi seemed intrigued. “How about a pair of riding boots?" 1 asked W“I amt see wearing those V.1 li* For that Special »»»—_ ■» -1 weeny nonoay WE HAVE IT All! 540-825-9070 ntanus Or. Cuip< WWBTt f'T ■■ t T "4.tLt'l ®upDtes S kittens • t Xpert Acme? and button-activated sounds. The Deceptions’ Blackout sells for only $20 and transforms into • a helicopter with spinning rotor blades. Spafz Maker # Price: $30 The Spotz Maker is a fun, creative gift that’s sure to be a hit with tween girls. You choose an image, place it in the colorful press-like contraption and come away with a custom button. Spotz can be worn, traded or given to friends. The possibilities on this one are limited only by a girl’s imagination. Minute Man Mini Mall fEAnillNC: Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles and Toy Trains from 200 dealers in 18,000 sq. ft. of a clean air conditioned & heated one level showroom. Handicap accessible, clean restrooms, plenty of free parking in front of store. Open until 9 pm on Friday nights from Thanksgiving until , Christmas!! SEE THE MALL DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS! VISIT THE 5 X8’ gingerbread house & watch the toy trains running 744 Cerautnna Highway (Route 3) • 1 block West US 29 By-Pass, Culpeper, VA Ores 7 Dais a Week Mooday-Saturday 9 am to 6 pm • Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm Al major credit cards accepted OH THE CKT'ISar Per month for 12 months’ &9% Fired APR upon ipprovod credit wtt ttw Honda CanT BONUS BUCKS on sited modtesT BLALOCK CYCLE 3&€dT 800-725-4591 Warren ton, Virginia PARENTS NEED TO CONSX3ER THEIR YOUNGSTERS AGE. SIZE. ITY ANO MATURITY BEFORE ALLOWING THEM TO WOE BE A RESPONSIBLE RIOER ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET. EYE PROTECTION PROTECTIVE CLOTHMG. ANO PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. OBEY THE LAW ANO READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL THOROUGHLY APR • tar aw Mb of Sw loan- SJB HON rjaanwnta ara tar 12 imN tar m»mw UO u *6.000 Anar 12 irrutaha. manwrajm Lad motanry at Z-VK at aw (MBPWI NBA MWo. Odw <Wd cn ad nan and awgaarad 200a and pnor aaM yaw CREiSOF nwoara Baougn GE Munay Oararyaang daawrs tar Jar no ~*3O0 Bormw Bucaa odw gud nan aw purcAaaf or 200.” • ana CRE W raodata. STOO Boru Bud* (War good ndh 8w puadwaaol 2008 CRFiOOF ad tar putcnaaaa W Bw Taawida and muat tw radoamad on aw daw <d purclwaa. Odar la rad ta aacaad *300. ClWdr atdr awacwaatw Honda OadmWaaWaa taML Odw Q» HaW Moapr Co.. Ltd. CBB07 wiwnSi land Motar Co., arc. (TQ)Q7) 07-0257

CmUmmI from Page 19 on a trip to the mall,’ die said, although that very fashion statement is not uncommon in these parts. One thing she liked was a modified beret with suede Sowers. It was made out of wool and cost $105. Some cowgirl slippers designed to look like cowboy boots ($39.95) also caught her eye, as did a super-soft countrystyle reversible vest and a lambs' wool scarf with an equestrian motif. Horse Country also had an impressive coBection of coffee-table books. * Lisa loves the idea of making her own jewelry, so we stopped in The Bead Shop a friendly store along Main Street In talking to an employee, we learned you can take an “Introduction to Beading’ ria« for $20. It takes an hour and a half and “teaches everything you need to know,” the employee said. A gift certificate to take a class would be an excellent gift. But if you really want to impress Times-Democrat Fite Photo A Christmas classic, jewelry becomes more personal when it's homemade. her, design her a necklace or ear rings yourself. Even the ailthumbs husband can do i t Just pick out the beads and someone at the stote can siring them up for you. That's the kind of personal touch any wife wouki love. $ We stopped at Berkeley Our Certified Packing Experts pack your gifts right In fact we're so confident, that if your package is damaged or lost we promise you'll be reimbursed 100%! It's the Pack 6 Ship Promise. You'll not only be reimbursed for your item's value* but also for the cost of packing and shipping. Stop in today so yw don't have to wonyabout a thing. j§ •Sublet to the lesser at actual wlue, replacement or repaif cost tor items parted and shipped by The UPS Store associates See store tor details or srisit ww»_theupsstore com Ai pariKipalwg tocadum Kestictnm and fanttahom apply Copyright 02007 Mail Bones Etc.. Ik. GAINESVILLE Virginia Gateway Center 7371 Atlas Walk Way (571) 261-4980 Gallery to look at the paintings A chat with the owner revealed the concept that husbands actually do buy artwork for their wives as gifts. However, it may be best to look at paintings together (but be sneaky about it) and remember works that she mentions. Berkeley Gallery displays prominent artists from Virginia, California, Maine and Maryland. Gift certificates are also available. And get this: They have shows that specialize in affordable works so art doesn't have to break your gift giving budget. $ For antiques, we drove to The Plains and stopped in a cute shop called Crest Hdl Antiques. The store was smaD (with a charming tea room attached in the back), very tasteful and featured numerous items that Lisa loved. She liked the hand-carved chess set from Mexico ($175) and hand-colored 1930s photos ($60). Because the owne rs had written little descriptions next to each item, it was ftm to learn about each treasure. $ At Tri-County Feeds, Etc, in Marshall, we stumbled on a store where you can buy a 40pound bag of sunflower seeds, and abo a pair of sterling silver horseshoe earrings. Defying its working-class title, Tri County Feeds looked like a boutique one might find in Georgetown, and inhabits a glorious new 12,000square-foot facility. We both were shocked this was a feed store, with the prevalence of high-quality clothing and leather goods, as well as everything you need to fuel your horses and name,” lisa suggested. “I pictured bulk foodand hay, and a place that smells like a petting zoa” Instead it looked and smelled wonderful, like a newage spa. She found a nice hand lobon called Horse Handlers Hand and Body Lotion in a rose, geranium and dtrus scent ($9.99). She also liked die studded cowboy belts (around $50). # At Pomegranates in ~ Warrenton s Village Center, Lisa found plenty of funky, sophisticated clothing that she could wear on a regular basis. She liked a tunic that was open on the sides; a wrap-around handprinted top from India (about $45); and a sweater-style purse from Nepal (about $45). Beyond that, there were some fabulous tens and dresses in jewel-toned silks and off-the-charts sweater coats knitted by a womens cooperative in NepaL The shop has an exotic, international flair with lots of unusual things you'd never find in a chain store. ^ Our final stop for the shopping day was On dip Run Sports, also in the Village Center: It featured several hems Lisa liked, including an Asks running top, a pink sports bag and a belt to hold a water bottle that fit her sub-30-inch waist — afl perfect gifts for the athletic wife: Now; see? Shopping for your wife isn't that hard. In fact, we had a peat time. Now, if only someone could teach me how to wrap a present with less than 2 feet of tape. .. TOP DOG RESORT Exckeivety For ftts UNDER 23 Pomds No Kernels • No Cages • No Leashes Lavish 540.788.4837 www.topdogrcsort.com

mm to unique, one-ofa-kind gifts for the horsemen on your list ; Staff Writer Thli^ear.Vh^ii* horsemen and women arestn ing far from the standard and impersonal (horse-themed . . ^ neckties or hobday socks) and reaching outside the boat for Christmas presents with real Customiaed horsehafr pottoy, for instance. The innovative desigps j created by Mia Van Zelsfc whose daughter Cleo writes a column that appears in several Times Community Newspaper publications. As its name implies, this pottery is made using had***?, from the tail or mane Of a ‘"'1 horse. * Originally, Van Zelst explains, long, coarse hair blew against a piece of pottery a Native American potter wes >, removing from a hot kibuTbe^ hair stuck to the piece, and the modem design result so interested the artist that she began to duplicate it with hair from a horse’s taiL The pieces are made from fine-grained white clay that Van Zelst hand-throws on a potters’ wheeL u ,r When dry, they are coated with a very fine clay slip called terra sigiUata, then polished by hand to a soft shine. Then they are fired in art ’**•'» electric kiln. In a second firing the pieces are re-heated, then the pots are removed from the kiln and horsehair is applied to the hot surface. The horsehair leaves a car- | bon image and smoke shad- p ows that trail up the pot, mak-^l ing each pot unique. J§ Different resuns are achieved by using hair from # horse s mane, or dog hair: the nan is much shorter ana give* a star-shaped design. Sometimes a combination of - horsehair and dog hair is used. Van Zelst said, h These wares am not intended to hoki water, but can be used with dried flow " ^ ers. Alternatively, far fresh T||P flowers, place a glass or piastre container inside. The surface may occasionally be denned with a damp cloth. Mia van Zelst has her stucho in Alexandria. She has been a studio potter far am* than 40 years, starting m her native country, The Netherlands. Pottery ranges from SSO-SIOO and up. Pieces nr jdfaed km sah ■I'Di County Feeds. Etc. in Beautiful and unique horsehair pottery came about quite ipi accident ' jjj Marshall, but call her to ondertl custom designs with your own horse’s hair. Van Zelst can be reached at(70Q) 765-3864. Me a tnp for the holidays Riding-holiday organizers at Cross-Country International are offering a two-far-one deal on equestrian vacations to Ireland and Spain. “Everybody loves to bring a friend along with them to share in the adventure when they travel,’ said Karen Lancaster, CCI president. “What better deal can you get than having your friend come •long for free?* , \ ^ : Ireland’s Country Estate 1 j ■framing, located in Thomastown, 90 minutes front Dublin, is home to the Mount ; Juliet Estate. Here, guests will train with British Home Society-certified instructors yrirtpingin cross-country, showjumping, hunt seat and ’ flatwork. *$rv ■* Riders can main their own schedule to include maximum training thne or a chance to experience other activities, such as tennis, archery spa facilities, and shooting. Experienced riders can hunt with the nearby Kilkenny ’ Hounds. &v The cost is &270 for two, with trip dates March 2-7 and 9-14. Spain’s Madrid Countryside ‘framing and Trad package is another optiofe %| ^ Train at the Molino, Spanish instructor Salvador Fabregasfe riding center located in the Madrid countryside. Aboard Andalusians, improve dressage or jumping skills with two hours of daily lessons. The trip costs $3,150 far two, with trip dates Feh. 17-23. 1% Reach CCI at (800) 828« ? 8768 or log onto www.eques ttianvacations.com. See Nnmm, Page 22 1 Put a TWIST i in your Holiday! 540-428-1818 251 West Lee Highway Suite 679 • Warrenton, VA 20186 *9 k Mon-Sal 9 a.m.-9 p.m.* Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ^ Dermatology Medical Surgical Pediatric ^Cosmetic J*' Let it glow. Let it glow. Let it glow. (‘tisthe season fori r^iim III skin) b BCTOC0a*BC««»SSERBJ>M«SMU0mPffl.W6®0WllBG\CNWSBISUflOT€fWV L^HAMRm SWT PHIS SKimOB*^HlJ8QN fmAWSKNCAtPHCDUCTS Lawrence J. Finkel MU BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST 4 ««5lC 3472020 www.finkelder™

Horsemen v \ Local shops offer range of gifts Warrenton is home to two tack shops, both of which provide a full range of rift f. items for the horse and horseman. At the Galloping Grape, the unique tack and wine shop, offers many wines with “horsey” labels for the equestrian and wine lover, said owner-operator Kim Pinello. “Our line of gorgeous hand-made ‘horse theme’ jewelry is another big seller at Christmastime,’' Pinello said. For the young horse-lover on your list, Pinello asked: “What little girl wouldn’t want a pink saddle, purple half-chaps and maybe gloves to match?” And for the special horse at holiday time, Pinello pointed out that “many times our brushes have matted bristles, our mane combs have missing teeth. Need we say more? Why not a grooming caddy filled with new grooming supplies” to place under the tree. The Galloping Grape is open Mondays through Saturdays. Call (540) 428- * 1002 for more gift ideas. Also in Warrenton, Horse :. Country Saddlery offers a fuO range of top-quality English tack and a variety of stable supplies. In addition, the -v| Alexandria Pike shop carries books, new and used, as well as housewares in an eques- v trian motif. Horse Country can be reached at (540) 3473141 or online at www.horsecountrylife.conx, Give a gift of good times t Thinking well outside the normal boxed presents under the tree, Great Meadow director Leslie Van Sant said that a gift of event tickets could be a customized present for anybody on your list. “A great gift for horse people— tickets to a horse event,” she said. ‘Frequently, horse people don’t go to events — too busy, they say, or they don’t want to pay. So a gift of tickets to the Gold Cup, for instance, or Twilight Polo (both at Great Meadow) or Times- Democrat Staff Photo/Randy Litzmger There are so many gifts with which horse lovers would bepleased that** fun is in hunting down just the dQhtonet.- ' to - - maybe the Upperville Horse Show would be a great, easy, present. 'You could really go all out and create a variety pack of tickets, with Gold Cup, Upperville and ItoiKght Polo. £ This could even be something for ‘date' nights for couples, as with a little pic» ; nic basket and a bottle of f ^ wine, any of these events yr would be a nice romantic getaway,* Van Sant added. '% “And don’t forget, you % could pair the tickets with a night at a local B&B for a real taste of horse country.* View all Great Meadow's] Sc upcoming events online jjjpji www.greatmeadow.com or t call (MO) 253-5001. * n Local horseman § creates gift of video Just in time for the spring foaling season, Hume horsei "man Bob Claymier has’ ? released an innovative new equestrian video series titled /Complete Guide to Horse Breeding, Foaling and Foal Training." ' /The series features four hours of video instruction and live demonstrations covering virtually every aspect of ; a successful breeding program from the standpoint of what a first-time or inexperienced breeder might eop at •his or her own facility. Its Mid-winter “is the perfect time to select your mares and stallions while preparing for Jthe spring breeding season," Claymier said. 4 View information online at www.desert-rose-arabiens.com or call (540) 635mn 1 £§? INVITE US TO YOUR HOLIDAY GATHERING THIS TKAI HOOT YOUR HOLIDAY ■ ASK US ABOUT OU« PKK-UP CATERING. A* a? Mi ■ >1 i i o *3 djv 11 j,m.-8 p.m. Sunday 12-6 p.m.

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By Alexandra Bogdanovic Times-Democrat Staff Writer lo find the perfect holiday gift for the athlete or sports fan on your list this holiday season, all you have to do is think outside the box. Instead of getting tickets to the big game, consider planning a private party at The Lockerroom for your favorite sports fan and up to 11 of his or her closest friends. Located just outside of Warrenton, the Lockerroom has a designated area for parties called the cigar room. The room, features abig-screen television and other amenities, such as private food and beverage service, for sports fans who want to watch the big game in a festive atmosphere. The cost associated with renting the room varies according to how many people will use it and the type of menu selected. For the person who enjoys watching horse sports or riding themselves, the Galloping. Grape in Warrenton is the perfect destination. According to Kimberly Pinello, the “hottest” items offered there this season are quilted riding jackets. The jackets, which are made by a company called Outback, are available for men and women, and range in price foam $45 to $79. The shop also stocks a complete selection of Fngiish and Western tack, Pinello If you've got a serious—at not -so-serious golfer an year fist — consider visiting Chip Shot The shop^ which is located in Warrenton, has every thing ranging from hard-tofind Echo golfs and wedges. golf shoes to putters “We also have accessories, including gloves, hats and outerwear,” said Ann Gravett. For the person who wants to learn a new sport, Rhodes ^ Drug Store in Warrenton has <f fly fishing equipment and les- ' The Comer Pel i Now taking orders for Holiday Res! business Route 15-29 & Main Street, Remington 439-2828 • Meats & Cheeses by the pound • Fresh Made Salads • Homemade Soup & Chili Spiced Shrimp every Thursday & Friday night We will dose eariy on Monday, December 24 at 2 PM & reopen on January 2,2006 so that we can spend time with our family & friends. Have a Wonderful Holiday Season! OPEN: 7ajn.-8 pan. Breakfast Daily from 7 a.m. -11 a.m. Loach & Dinner 13 Spun. Closed Sunday You can fox your LUNCH ORDERS! Fax to 540439-2840 Duane Thompson said 1 virtualor group castfogles* - - sods. He also sells fly fishing ^ kits for beginners. They cost about $200, he added. “Fly fishing is a sport that is really gaining popularity,’ jf Thompson said. “It is some- - thing everyone can do — it more ' If someone on your list needs incentive to stay in shape, consider a gift certificate from die the Pro Shoo at Chestnut Forks. Gift v; $ Certificates for individual sessions with personal trainers, or chib memberships for varying lengths of time are available there. '■ , On The BttSportsfet^ Warren ton has a wide variety of sports merchandise for people who are into fitness and running. 4, But the selection is not limited to items associated with those activities. There are also skateboards and equipment for wrestling and deck hockey Since finding the best footwear is critical to a lot of athletes, The Athlete’s Foot has a state-of-the-art system to Seel Times-Democrat File Photo Fly fishing is enjoying immense popularity these day. A gift of lessons is a gift that keeps on giving. \ fr "BE Itf‘)KSONE\PPlj|VnWI(*KN:I I

labels . By Alice Felts " ' Tifw Democrat StaffWrgw w„ ■ vK hen my daughter i little girl she somehow got it in her head that Mrs. Claus made all die clothes that Santa left under the tree on Christmas day. She would look at the little dresses with lace and ribbons with rhiltfoth delight and say “Look what Mrs. Claus made for me.* One day, months after the holidays, she and I were shopping at the local mall. She opened up her small cloth purse from Mrs. Claus and . started to cry. I asked her what was wrong and she replied, “This purse that Mrs. Claus made me says ‘Made in Japan.' Caught offguard and needing an immediate ^ response, I said, “Oh, ^ ^ Kimberly, the government ^ ^ makes Santa put labels in | everything," v'fs ■' She brightened up and said,. “Okay." Her belief in governmental regulations was as -— » —I strong as her belief in Old St Nick. -v ,: y Well, that was 25 years ago. Where is the government now that we need it? Everything seems lobe made in China, and, apparently, to the detriment of our children’s healths My grandchildren both have birthdays around die holidays, so it is a time for big expenditures in the toy department. I have been putting off buying presents ahead of schedule because I halfheartedly said 1 was waiting for die next toy recall. Well, it came at die beginning of November, and who knows whether another will happen before this article makes it into print More than 172,000 FisherPrice toys have been recalled due to the separation of small toy parts which could be swallowed by youngsters. Mattel had already issued two other recalls due to lead contamination and small magnet parts which could cause health problems in children if swallowed. ■ Xll of this because the nation’s largest toy maker is opting for cheaper labor halfway around the world. The end result is boatloads of toys that could harm our children. The sad thing is that Mattel is not the only company undertaking this business practice. Literally every toy I have looked at white shopping this year has the China label on it I am changing my Christmas list to books, art supplies, anything that I can think of that is berth age-appropriate and made somewhere other than China So when you are out there looking for toys, you better be like Sant a... making a list and checking it twice for the labels. As consumers, we need to show manufacturers that we will not tolerate this way of doing business. We’re going to read the labels. We’re going to find out who’s naughty and nice. Accordant* Linda Cook, customers can get a free, personalized Fit Print analysis within minutes. She explained that the FitPrint system works by using sensors to identify more than 1,000 pressure points in the foot. Using computer and electronic technology; the system then determines where you put the most pressure on your foot both standing stilt and walking. “By choosing a shoe that fits correctly anrf provides the needed cushioning, support and/or motion control, your feet will be more comfortable and you can lessen the risk of injury,” Cook said (jkrtitmou to* tkt &4rm 41 rArchwood Green Barns Bunmy, December 2nd & Sunday December 9ih 10 A-M. TO 4 PJL VISIT SANTA FROM 12-2 Jdk>& Date December 16th Local Farmers, Crofters, and Artisans^. 8l Wreaths • Homegrown Beef • Goat Cheese • Snapn & Facial Wool • Pbinscttias * Bnytng Hawhnate Jewelry • Hobday Baked Goods Wool Clot king & Accessories * Stained Gla» Hot Drinks & Food - Live ; activity planned Call 540-253-5289 1-44 and Old Tavern Rd tRt Onl\ H miles West of Has market on Rt. ht>. F\if 31 1 Back Aids * Exercise Gifts and items that help to make EVERYDAY LIFE A LITTLE EASIER AND... Simply More Comfortable! 410 bfcixt: ,\JH L.WE W\KREVroV V.\ (640) Ml -7135 Hot h.s: T. W, Th A; S vr 10-4 UNU&rnuvs: B( sinkss 2V. n r\ o\ Bi-ackwh.l Road (towards Old Town). f.firro* Wukkr Drive, i.o vpprox. 1/2 NIIIJK HH.ee r on Belle Am Lane. Arotnd the Hot se • Travei. -Vtsmpi * Hornes'* Remain. rrvnoN Small Family? The Midget White is a small, heritage breed turkey just right for the smaller Bundy. Dressed weight i» only 6-8 pounds. Conventional cooking time, about 2 hours. Perfect for butterflied roasting. Exceptional Savor. Easy on the left-overs. Like all Home Farm turkeys, organic and humanely raised on pasture. The Home Farm Store 1 Washington Street Middlrixtrg, Virginia 20U8 (540) 687-8882 Home Farm5««jrc». Com Open Dvh ttutty rujuux iuur rvxxi oo iou uon i nave io.

-r. By Bill Walsh Timesr Democ rat Staff Writer C hristmas is a time of obligations, some good, some more tedious. Most are of the former variety — this is Christmas, after all. We are sometimes obliged to go to parties when wed rather stay home, for example. Still, when didn’t we have a good time? We are obliged to have a sip of nog, even if there is good reason why this libation is popular for so few days throughout the year. We are obliged to count our blessings, a good annual reminder that serves to temper our natural inclination to whine. But we are, far, far too often obliged to play the workplace _ role of Secret Santa. And it is not possible to put a positive spin on the task. I know, I know — there are those who celebrate the tradition. There are also others of us. Someday, if there is any justice in the world these crimes against humanity will be prosecuted: automated telemarketing; tamper-proof packaging; Secret Santas. The typical workplace scenario is to pick a cq-worker s name out of a hat, then limit yourself to a fixed budget, usually $10. “I thought the neat thing was going to be that Secret Santas revealed themselves when the presents were opened,’' Times-Democrat staff photographer Mark Sypher said of his first experience with the annual rite “But everyone kept saying, m* no, it's supposed to be a secret-" Well, sort of. He made a calendar using landscapes he had shot, and given that each of the Times-Democrat photographers has their individual style, the secret was ill-kept. Still, his comments shed some important light on the secret to being a successful Secret Santa: homemade is always good. Fact is, a brief and informal survey of the newsroom indicates that Secret Santas are not, perhaps, as prevalent as I feared, with many reporters reporting that they have never participated. Newsroom assistant Mary Ann Stewart recalls buying two used books for the recently appointed copy editor whose name she drew — an Associated Press Style Book, B fc C1YI THE BEST THi ■ECMM HAS'TO OTO to valued friends, relatives, business colleagues at the special charter rates. □ One year of four quarterly issues foe only $16.97 □ Two years ofeighc issues for only $29.95 Name:____' Street:_____• Town/City:-Stale:_Zip: Email address (optional):___ CVTTCfc Q Payment enclosed □ Bill me kter | Name:_ . Street:_ i Tbwu/Cky:__State:_Zip:__ i A*—Kfl»fc« Mi i.i 1 — — — — — ^ *■<«» Hi ± ■ u *>SPyfCuIttfm Se. St TO »wra. VAfltt«*-mZ Subscribe online at www.piednK>ntvirgiiiianxom. she recalled, and some other tome about the secrets of editing. Books are always good gifts. Secret Santas are pretty 5t® well limited these days to second-hand varieties, it being nearly impossible to find even a paperback for less than $10. Mary Ann’s recollection put me in mind of a wonderful >, Christmas gift I once got from a friend. He was wrapping up his Ph D. in English just as I was jP concluding my master's, also in English. He gave me a book out of his own library, complete with his own notes and annotations in the margins. It was a book; that was good, ft was personal; that was good. It was well planned and conceived. All good. The high notes that he hit are hard to accomplish as a Secret Santa, seeing as how you are so often faced with providing a gift for someone several departments over, someone whom you barely know. A book from your personal library is, well a used book that appears to have been hard-used, and is marred See TimaarOemocrat Fite Photo Secret Santas usually are pretty constrained by tight budgets. Christmas ornaments make wonderful, affordable gits. STONEWALL GOLF CLUB Tlic holidays are upon us and Stonewall Golf Club offers a vast selection of the latest in golf technology, equipment and apparel From the industry leading brands for the special golfers in yonr life. As always, Stonewall Golf Club gift cuds are available in can’t decide. TO PURCHASE GIFT CARDS OR INQUIRE ABOUT ITEM AVAILABILITY PLEASE CALL THE GOLF SHOP AT 703.753.5101 qjfonemfl ai iah angsg Kt toiy •

by ® bt of undcdbherabfe scribbling along toe edges. 3v “Liquor always seems to 'mm work,’ sports editor Peter Brewington opines, “those tittle bottles tike they pass out on airplanes.’ V>feU, actually; they don't pass them out—they sell them, $4 a pop the last time 1 flew and dial’s been more than a year ago Still, you can buy them at ABC stores, and, presumably, you can get more than a couple far your $10. | But Peter—and he wasn’t alone—brought up another aspect erf an even darker side of the Secret Santa rituaL Many participants have gone to the “if you don't tike it you can steal % someone else’s present’ version. Basically; you open your gift and you have the option of \ j keeping it or exchanging it for the goody that was opened just m prior Good gifts, tike Peter’s, ■__ Whether store-bought or j| home-made. Secret Santa I cant go wrong with sweets. "Can get swapped several timan, though the general rule is the % third swapper gets find dibs. You open Peter’s gift, I open a Britney Spears CDl Hmmm It's enough to drive a man to drink I came up with what I thought was a foolproof plan > when last I was tapped as a Secret Santa. I went down to the the 7-11 and bought 10 bucks worth of scratch-off tickets. I figured that while I might have been limited to $10, why should the recipient be so constrained? Why not shoot for the shoe? It didn’t quite go over as well as I planned. 1 don't know about the circle you travel m, but that particular circle wasn’t much into games of chance, and after die recipient scratched off all the little squares, no one was sure whether or not he had won. or how much, if he had. If you do your Secret Santa Holiday House Ifites&n&s? 6 & % SSSff feta Stoppac Hows Dec 15^23 fc 24 ers, vests, throws, shawls, scarves, its, mittens, socks, yarn, bears, and more...oh my! wrapped in holiday style iJ s i shopping at the convenience store, I recommend you invest in just one game, and ascertain just what its rules are— in dict odd event that your circle is no more worldly than mine. In recognition that good, solid advice about being a good, 5 solid Secret Santa has been in short supply heretofore, suggestions from the Times-Democrat newsroom indude: $ Stationery Exotic coffee * j # Out-of-the-ordinary teas V - $ Personalized cups to drink them in s • T $ Music, Britney com- « marts, above, notwithstanding $ Gift cards $ DVDs ^ $ Kitchen gadgetrytWho % couldn't use an extra olive pttter these days? $ Candles ^ $ $ Picture frames $ Candy. Pez dispensers, chief photographer Randy Litzinger says, are always good for a jolly, but that might ~ depend on the circle in whkh you travel, too. $ Manicures, pedicures $ Calendars $ Gourmet snacks $ Christmas ornaments # Home-baked goods, cookies, bread, pies -s# Lotions, bath oils and the like. $ And the best Secret Santa gift I ever received: a pumpaction wine-bottle stopper. And if you find yourself cursed with playing the role of Secret Santa this year, at least you are blessed with having such a wide variety of local merchants from whom to cultivate ideas. Think globally, shop locally. Meadowville Firm Hunters * Jumpers • Fox Hunters (540) 270-8531 5753 James Madison Hwy. The Plains, Virginia *See website for more details hmm. eavtnshorses. com Ill' IKE this Christmas. Your Rids Are! Bites for all Ages l Tastes! feyawqy Available for Holiday Gifts c *'f An bikes come assembled, adjusted and ready to ridel

Jfelitfcty Tu*ke$y tfevm. i-^L & Open Pa S*nttquc 0auMintf Catering Starting at $700 h ■ Per Person Warrenton • 540-439-6904 (Quarles Truck Stop) Grace Episcopal Church 6507 MAIN STREET, THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA 20198 Celebrating with joy the unconditional embrace of Christ's love. NOVEMBER 22nd 1-4 PM COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE NOVEMBER 25, 2007. 10 AM Harvest Festival Service ADVENT SERVICE BEGINNING DECEMBER 2,2007 REGULAR SERV ICES SUNDAY at 7:45,9 AND 11 AM. Education for all ages at 10 AM ChilJ Care 9 to 12:30 Tuesdays Holy Eucharist at 9:15 am Wednesdays Evening Prayer at 6:30 pm DECEMBER 16, 2007 5 PM Lessons &. Carols tor Christmas CHRISTMAS SERVICES, 2007 Christmas Eve December 24, 2007 4 PM Family Service and Pageant 11 PM Festival Eucharist Caroling begins at 10:30 PM 11 AM Christmas Day Service 10 AM Sunday December 30, 2007 DECEMBER 31. 2007 5 PM Celtic Evensong Ck Communion 10 AM Sunday January 6, 2008 The Rev. Caroline Smith Parkinson, Rector The Rev. Kedron D. Jarvis, Assistant Rector Sam Carahetta, Organist Choirmaster . 540-253-5177 Fax 540 - 253-5193 www.graccchurch.net Books make best' By Aucr Felts Timcs-Democrat Staff Writer “A book is a gjft you am open again and again." Garrison Keillor, author and radio program host Keillor notes just one of the reasons why a book is die per- * feet present There are just so many reasons. Books are great choices for gifts of any occasion, and the winter holidays, whether it is Christmas, Chanukkah, Kwanzaa. or another celebration, are some of the best times to make such a selection. Last year at our office Secret Santa exchange, someone, still unidentified, gave me a bookstore gift card. It’s the best Secret Santa gift I have ever received. I got to buy the book of my own choice* J love getting books.. .but I also love giving them. Fust of all. books are for all ages and come in a variety of reading and listening levels, starting with “read alouds” for newborns and picture books for toddlers. Last year 1 found an alternative for my small granddaughter to listen to stories. 1 gave her a stuffed “talking r Times-Democrat Fite Photo It’s hard to go wrong with a book. They are easy to find and appropriate for every age and interest bear" with recordings of variou: fairy tales. At first, she could just listen to the stories; now, a year later, she can follow the words and turn the pages of the accompanying books as the stuffed bear “reads" the fables out loud. Her younger brother also likes the bear and asks for more stories; his request for his favorite, lack and the Beanstalk comes out as a plea for “Fee fi fo fum." A book is one of those rare , .MVpWKTTti, Yarn SriSP Join Us for our Annual After Thanksgiving Day Sale November 23 through 25,2007 Sale Hours: Friday & Saturday 10 am-8pm; Sunday Noon-5pm 20% OFF Entire Stock of Yam & Fiber 25% OFF Al Luxurious Alpaca Apparel tH men, tMMMM and cMdm (Items amend only). • Select spmng & weaving equipment on sale for the holidays. - Gift certificates are aaAafale tor the yam and tter enthusiasts n your Me. ■6 Oavrett Street, Warrantee • (540) 34M3U Tue-Sal 10an>8pm - Sun noon-5pm Closed Wed. No*. 21 at noon A ThankaawM Day gifts that can be given in an alternate media tor adults; too. In other words, it can be purchased in a different form other than the regular print edition to meet the needs of the recipient, such as audio books or largeprint versions for those who nave vision or other reading difficulties. Regardless of the form, books come in a wide range of interests, Ybu can find books about travel, inspirational messages, literature, romance, science fiction, language, nature, hobbies and crafts. Most bookstores feature local authors who have written in almost every genre imaginable. Not only might the creative artist be your neighbor, but you also might hick out in getting an autograph at a book signing. Books come in a huge price range; it's easy to find one that fits the budget. You can spend as much or as little as you want On one end of the spending spectrum, you can purchase an autographed limited edition by a contemporary author or a rare book of historical importance. At the other end, many books are discounted or can be purchased with coupons for those who prefer boding on a budget. Shopping for books ia a very effortless experience because they are so easy to find. They are in small comer bookstores See •onto, Page 29

and large department stores, # publisher diiect-mail catalogs, specialty shops and online book companies...even grocery stores have a popular selection of best-sellers..» J| 1 look for books in almost every store 1 shop, always searching for a favorite setae- r tkm or author. I am a big ~ t “theme" person when it Gomes to gifts, so much so that I get teased by friends and family members all the time. My daughter refers to each of the Christmas holidays in her youth as the “Year of..." » There was the “Year of the Civil War Diaries.” While shopping at several bookstores, I round journals written fay soldiers (on both sides), their wives and mothers and bought them for my daughter. She was an American history major, and I wanted to add a personal aspect of The Great Inronvenience to her academic studies. I’m not talking about die purchase of a couple of books; I am talking about numbers that would fill a small niche in the public library. I couldn’t make up my mind which to buy. Who would have thought there would have been so many choices in that genre? Then there was tbe “Year of the Blues Singers and IJr^ Musicians.'’ Framed photographs of jazz musical artists and coffee table books on blues music crowded the space underneath the Christmas tree for my music-loving offspring who kwed to visit New Orleans and Memphis for the soul of | food and music. If my daughter took scuba diving lessons, she go* a book, f she tried out for cheerleader, she got a book. Interested in art?You got it, a book. The topics were endless: pets, babysitting, photography, writing, cookhig...anything she showed the slightest interest in resulted in her getting a book. She became hesitant to tell me she liked something for fear she would have to find more space on the bookshelves. Books are great gifts on their own, but they can'also be coupled with complementary items for a unique gift presentation— again, a chance for a theme. Some suggestions for such - combination gifts are: Book topic—second gift Children—stuffed toys et-~n book characters SfcSi Exercise—yoga mat Musicians — CD Writing — writing journal Game—strategy games Cookbooks—apron; utensils Time management —- day planner Calendar Business management — briefcase Storybooks—DVD Home improvement — tools Photography—camera; camera accessories Art — drawing pad Health and fitness — spa treatment; loofah sponges Horses — riding lessons One of the most important considerations around the holidays is that books are easy to gift-wrap and send to those who hve a distance. They are usually geometrical in shape . and flat, so there is no struggle to figure out how to successftilly cover every angle with wrapping paper or to guess how just how large a gift bag you neeid. Another advantage is the ease m which a book may be mailed or shipped. It fits nicely in a box or a padded envelope and best of ail, it can be sent ** •: -.'ii without a gift bow, making the wrapping even more simple and less costly. And you can always justify the lack of a ribbon because you didn’t want the bow to get crushed in shipping. If mailed early enough, books can be sent by the less expensive media rate via the U.S. Mail. If you wait until the last minute to send the gift, it can be sent express mail fay sev eral delivery services. There is also no worry that the contents will be broken or spoiled. One year I girt a Christmas tin of famous chocolate; when opened, the anxiously awaited gift was covered in an unhealthy and unappetizing two-inch thick green mold that would have scared the bogey-man. No such disappointment with a book. And it's less fattening to cozy up with a thrilling mystery than a big bowl of bon-bons. Easy to find, afford, personalize, wrap and send. All you need do is decide which book to select. Holiday shopping couldn’t be simpler. And if you still can't make up your mind about which book you should purchase for a present, you can always give a book gift certificate. You, too, can be a great Secret Santa Dinner Mon. - Fri. 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Kegular Menu *•-,! iislt __ ___ Appetizer* $24 */Kid» to 12 $12.^ ! 1 SSfeSwOT-* 2 E. Washington St., Middkburg •*800) 223-1728, ext. 1 • www.redfox.cqo&^ Seat Lift Chairs Personal Scooters Stairway Lifts PIEDMONT HOME CARE Home Medical Equipment St Supplies Monday through Friday 9 ajl - 5:30 pjn. 129 West Lee Highway • Warrenton. VA 20186 • 549-3491279

By Jeff Malmgren Times-Democrat Staff Writer S hopping for parents can be difficult. As the years pass, their yearly Christmas list and weekly shopping list seem to morph into one boring compilation. Sure, Dad says he wants a new wrench set, and Mom says she wants a new set of nonstick pans, but as presents those are more exciting with the wrapping paper left on. Instead, the best gifts are often unexpected and memorable, and those aren’t too hard to find for parents. The key is to focus on the sentimental. Find gifts that make your parents reminisce about fond moments during the years they spent raising you. It takes some work, though, because here is no universal guide to finding gifts for your specific parents. The gift ideas are subjective, so this is more of r an distract guide. There are exceptions to the sentimental-is-best premise; When dad says he wants a 75foot yacht and mom says she wants a cottage in die Bahamas, theyTI be truly thrilled to unwrap those gifts. So if that is in your budget, break out the credit card now Otherwise, start exploring yore memory for activities you did with your parents in the past. If you’re 14 years old, your gift may be based on a memory from when you were 7. If you're 50 years old, your gift may be based on a memory from when you were 25. Regardless, you should end up spending more time nostalgically thinking on your couch than frantically searching the shelves of Target. Here are some hypothetical examples to get you started: # Years ago, your father taught you how to build model airplanes, and you spent hours hunched over the kitchen table together. This Christmas, buy him a kit and spend some time working on it together, or skip that process and give him a p re-built plane in a display case he can put on the mantle Or better yet, buy a pair of tickets to an air show and see it together, or take aa open cockpit ride. $ Years age you went window shopping along Main Street every Saturday with your} mother. This Christmas, buy her a painting by a local artist depicting her favorite store there or one of a picturesque stretch of the street (paintings of places in your shared past are excellent ideas in general). * Mantle material to give in this instance would be a doll similar to those you perused together inside one of those stores. J5 '%* # Years ago, you frequented a restaurant with your mother when visiting Washington D.G. but haven’t been back recently. .i — Country Butcher Shop a Buffalo Steaks & Burger • Steaks • Pork • Sliced Bacon • Hamburger • Fresh Sausage • Jams • Hot Dogs • Farm Fresh Eggs • Assorted Cheese • Snack Sticks • AND MUCH MORE! Now available beef & pork combo pack $132.50, approx. 33 +/-1 A 20% saving off retail price includes Hamburger, Sausage, Bacon, Pork Chops, Porterhouses, T- Bone, Hot Dogs and Grillers!! 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You’d be surprised what a phone call to the restaurant, an explanation of the gtft idea, and perhaps a check lor a few dollars will get you 9 Years ago, you gotyour first job in Baltimore, and your father visited every three months during the two years you worked mere, and without fail you’d visit the National Aquarium together. This ^ Christmas, buy him a glass figurine of the dolphins with which hewas enamored. Ot> better yet, boy tickets and plan atrip. Ybu should be able to come up with plenty of other gift > - ideas: a commemorative brick horn the ballpark where Dad used to take you, or a vase like , the one Mom used to store and $ select daily Bible verses. Choosing one is only the f first step though. Afterwank | take the time to write more than “Love, Son/Daughter” at the bottom of the accompanying card. Give an explanation of why you chose that gift — con- S •yJ'1 When it comes to buying for mom and dad, reviving old memories is a sure thing. 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By Kecianne Shick Special to the Times-Democrat Teenage girls are quite possibly the hardest people to shop for because they are at that crucial life juncture: not a little girl, but not a full-grown woman, either. The typical gift of choice tends to be those pretty baskets filled with the hygiene line-up of shower gel, lotion, and a loofah. Having ended up with seven or eight of these every Christmas (owing more to a lack of ideas than to foul odor, I hope), I have created a list of alternatives with the help of my now-teenage sisters and their friends. * Spa Treatment—A manicure, pedicure, facial, or a massage can be restorative for mind, body, and soul — especially after a tough exam or before a big date. Warrentoris Salon Kmage offers a full array of these servic» es at reasonable prices in an 1 Magazine Subscription— With the latest news, fashion, music, or juicy guy confessionals, she’ll be up-to-date all year. Seventeen, CosmoGirl, Teen People, andYM are just a few options, and you can purchase subscriptions by going directly to the magazine Web site. $ Dance Class (or Yoga, Sculpture, Karate, Fly-fishing) —Pique her interest by signing her up for an instructive dass of her choice that fits into her schedule. The Ballet Academy of Wanenton has several types of dance classes to choose from, and Old Town Athletic Qub, Gold’s Gym, and Chestnut Forks Country Chib have an array of classes, ranging from yoga and Pfiates to kickboxing # $ Gift Certificates—Some are reluctant to buy gift certificates lor fear of appearing impersonal—not soflfeenage girls love gift certificates because they allow them to buy what they want, whether it's clothes, books, music, or movies. A won! of caution: Make sure it's acertificate shell use. One year, I received a gift card to a movie M theater that wasn't even in my / : state—not a good thing. ^ Quality Journal—Many J girls appreciate being able to write down their droughts and feelings during what can be a turbulent time. Borders and Barnes and Noble have some fantastic choices—some journals even have a built-in pocket for saving those movie ticket stubs from memorable datet Don’t forget the pen! * Hobby Supples—Is she into painting? Get her some canvas and acrylic paint Scrapbooking? Pick out some funky designs on cardstock or a nice photo album. Whatever - interests your teen girl, get stuff to get her going $ Bank Account—If she No Matter What Uniform I am Wearing... I Always Find l What I Need at CLARK 1 BROTHERS J. Fisher Clark, 10 1/2 years old, 3rd generation ;ti Times-Oemocrat Fit* Photo Don't be mystified by the wants and needs of teen girts; tbey are acfejally pretty easy to please at Christmas. doesnt already have one, open an account just for her. This is a wonderful way to not only teach her valuable financial skills, but also to give her much soughtafter independence. $ iPod and iPod Accessories —An iPod is almost as trendy as you can get right now, especially with all of the new colors and designs. If she already has one, check out unique lPoid covers, iDocking stations, or lRmes certificates— the list goes on. # Roadside Emergency Kb —After being in several car predicaments myself, this is something I’m getting for my sister who starts driving this year Safetygirl.com offers the ultimate emergency package, tadudingthe traditional dianging fiat-tire instructions and first-aid kit, and the non-traditftmal GhirardeQi Squares Chocolate (for cravings) and nail file. / 'W ^ Happy shopping {yCa* 1111111 lllllllllWUWUWWW lWUUiu iff. 'jSft&giiM. *•* JflSSflpSf .v - - „ Genoa. Paata. Cfcariotft. Tracer Kdie?. Heather * Brittney A Sophisticut. Ltd. Hair Desien for the Entire Family 540*349-5888 Tue.-Thu. 9-7:30 Wed.,Fri.9-5 Sal 8-2 • Hair Design • Foiling • Perms • Facial Wax & Texture Waving GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE walk-ins welcome I appointments appreciated

Staff Phota Randy Litzinge Annette Johnson has just about everything for fie gourmand ai her Town Duck in Old Town — food, wine and gift ideas galore. For wellnessi, healthcare, general veterinary surgery, flea and tick control, prescription diets, medications and pet hoarding and daycare. We are your One Stop Shop - for all your pet needs! EClinic Kennel lbM.-fftfr4Stf.S-1 Hon. *mi Fit S-1.Stf.S-1.frS Sun. 12-4 147-7788 540-347-7875 . 657 Falmouth St., A foodie hat som r everyone By Don Del Rosso Tliww m—a lit Staff Write* Looking for that out-of-theordinary something for die gourmand in your life? Tty Annette Johnson’s Town Duck at 15 Main St, Warrenton. Long and narrow, die aid C4 Fauquier Pharmacy storefront teems with hundreds of possibilities. # **' Besides fine food, the Town Duck offers a dizzying array of wines and gifts. “There’s something for everyone in here," says Johnson, who bought the business 14 years ago from Bibi de Heller, her indispensable right hand person. And if you can’t find it on the shelves, Johnson and her crackerjack staff will do their utmost to locate and order it, the owner says. Depending on availability, it typically takes the Town Dtick about two weeks to fill special orders, Johnson says. Of course, perishable items require less lead time to ensure freshness. Otherwise, one can never place a search request too soon, particularly during the See Page 34 r (SAnistmas in c((h's/iiii(j(of i and Sdofiditij t/^aiHide 2007 Sponsored by the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of holiday merriment in the Town of Washington. r ► r i Grand Marshall - Sheriff Larry Sherertz Sunday, December 2, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Parade begins at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Denise Chandler at (540) 675-1200 Anita Sherman at (540) 675-3338 Parade unU be cancelled m the event of mclement weather. Ill ’i Market located in Ki Theatre •'S ■ • *-Vr $L‘. • rtnanay made on Mam ana ujr streets 1:30-3 pan. Meet Santa at Town Square t*«] is The Muaic by the Blue Ridge Chorale Barbcque bjr die TLCS^BQ (Don Weakley), Brunswick Slew provided hjr Washington Baptist Church along with Gingerbread Decorating Open Houses Gory Caulfield Gallery, Geneva Welch, Hair GaBery, Heritage House, R.H. Ballard, Rappahannock News, Rose Hill Veterinary

>r ; Gourmet CwBmmI from Pag* 3S holidays when demand fix limited-quantity or hard-to-find stuff spikes, Johnson advises. For more than a decade I have been a frequent-to-occar sional Town Duck customer: Regrettably, the older I get, die more my cholesterol count (unacceptably high) and exercise regimen (unacceptabiy inconsistent) compel me to limit my visits and the kinds of purchases made there. But, for certain occasions; if not seasons, I say Good health, be damned!” Why, after aB, spend months under a blazing \ sun doting over basil and tomato plants, only to deny oneself the incomparable summer pleasure of combining them with Buffalo mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil. which the Town Duck’s supplier imports from Italy? Why coddle fig trees (as 1 do my Celeste and a Brown Thrkey) and not stuff the honey-sweet * fruit with goat cheese and sear sortings and grill them, whenever possible, during their merd lesdy short, fall harvest? Became dairy does bad thirty to one’s arteries? Oh, please! As a reporter, I am the consummate novice, even when the assignment involves patties, government, growth and landuse, aO subjects for which I've developed more than amnrfetog knowledge in the last coupie of dozen years or sa to my wallet I carry a quote (tattered and taped clue to repeated reference) from R. W Apple ]t of the New York Times —political food, travel, music, act and architecture writer nonpareil. It reads: “As a reporter you are an amateur. If you thinlr you've became a professional that you can teach lessons tolfee generals, you can teach lessons to the presidents, you can teach lessons to the museum duectam the chefe, you’re in trouble. Yoor job is to represent your reader— go to an experience and try to explain it andreiare it to that reader.” With that m arend, I visited the Town Duck the other day and talked with Johnson andde Heller about gifts, gourmet food, wine and more. Though 1 know a thing or two about good food and wine. my learning curve remains steep, and so I happily defer to the “professionals” on such matters. Among the many things to commend the Town Duck, the unpretentious service ranks high on my list Johnson and de Heller make no distinction between amateurs and sophisticates. Not a ' trace of snobbery just friendly sound advice and guidance. made it easy to bu$” explained de HeBei; who bought the shop from Robin Hues in 1986 and, in turn, sold it Johnson 11 years bin: “We doeft want it to be intimidating." Johnson agrees. “We want people to know that they can get a $5 gift or a $300 gift:* The shop’s gift invenhaqf ' ranges from ceramics to crystal and fine linens, “tugfr-endT soaps, lotions and other passonal-care products. Johnson likes Italian cenm**? p ics quite a bit but has relatively little because it's inherently expense and made all the more pricey because of the weak dollar. Her “favorite” ceramic indte shop comes from Zimbabwe, ft marries explosive colors and intricate patterns and tableaus. Johnson has long considered Mom’s Fruitcake, Jams & Amish Canned Goods i 1 i % Selected, items, “--- —--/ Rtt Delivery « slaedi wimm 50 mlW , Call 540-788-4919 St* 28 is Cadet* VA. @ die tutJfic Pbrtugal among the world’s finest ceramic makers, as wit- |||| nessed by the variety and prominent display she gives her pieces. The Town Duck owner abu "3 acknowledges a fondness far handmade straw baskets from % Cambodia, delicate looking though durable littie works of aaSf It includes kitchen acces•odes, fearbeginnen! and advanced foodies alike, as well as cookbooks. Johnson sells no small appliances, except for the trendy radette grill, used to prepane assorted cheese starters i and which she characterises as the fondue of the 2000s, The Ibwn Duck also canies Products also feature Vera Bradfey purses and luggage. The shop also maintains a bridal regf 0*$-- '•' Throughout tbe year, tbe ■ Town Duck offers 30 or so kinds of cheeses. During the holiday . season, it ramps up the selection* to about 50, although “not at the same time," Johnson says, it has lots of artisanal cheeses, including ones that routinely take international compe- ' titions, die says, California pro- | ducers like Cypress Grove tom | out impressive goat cheeses, Johnson says, Massachusetts- if’1 based Great Hill toms out a superior blue cheese, she adds, % During the holiday, the shop wifi provide a half-dozen kinds of paf& |f Other notable food tarns im:hKk mini Virginia hams by Edwards and whole prosciutto*. The shop also can special order preserves, sauces and seasonings Coonumerous toMst. But in Johnson^ opinion, “you can never go wrongwith Stonewall Kitchen,' a well-regarded manufacturer of the above Not enougfocanbe andfor the store’s wine sefccdon. Johnson declined to estimate the number of bottles or varieties on hand But in a quick count, she estimated the wines come from more than a dozen countries. She also likes to promote boutique, or small-producei; wines, H If you can’t find the bottle you want on the shelf Johnson vriBget it, provided it’s available inVirginte Describing the depth and covers’ a disservice. Seeing is believing So, go see and find out for yourself Indeed this applies to math of the Town Duck, since I've no doubt skipped a highlight or two. Actually, did I mention the customized gift baskets, the luscious chocolates, the torta foam Spain, the beloved Frank Cooper ’s Original Oxford Marmalade, thee.? Oh, whS, you get the picture. ^<£3* For store horns, extended during the hofidaqt call 347-7237. W It stocks an assortment of breadth of the selection woidd It an fonstfoe and wine

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CIb keep up with the latest ndiUtims and changes, cheek the events calendars in Pw -0$ Times-Democrat and Weekend.) Thursday, Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day If Friday, Nov. 22 $ Fall teas at OatiandB Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Nov. 8-30 except % Thanksgiving; seating at 1 pLtn.; $24.95 per person, mandip tours at discount, reservations required, (703) 777-3174; wvmoadands.org. Friday, Nov. 30 $ Warrenton Lions citrus friHt sale, 9 a.m. to sunset Nov. 30, Dec. 1-3; parking lot of Ice Cream Carousel, Waterloo Shopping Center and parking lot outside Rankin’s Hardware Store, Warrenton Village. ; C. ^ C Seating at 1 p.m.; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at discount, reservations required, (703) 777-3174; www:oatlands.org. * Christinas in Old Ibwn Warrenton, 6 pm.; lighting of tile MosbyMuseum; Festival of Lights parade; arrival of Santa; Gum Drop Square opens, 7-9 pm., in John Barton Payne 5 Building, f.niMr«hrm<e» Square; horse-drawn carriage rides, entertainment, shops open laier (540) 349-8006^. wwwhistoricwarrenton.org. Saturday Dec. 1 $ Christmas in Middlebura, Hunt Parade, traditional parade, music, shopping, dining and 4 more. . f:, J * Arts and Crate Show, 9 g ajn. to 5 pun., MRk&eburg Community Center; (540) 6876375; wwvtmkkiJeburR.org. f? * Holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 pan.. Marshall Volunteer Begem Squad; rummage, emit and bake sales; donors and vendors can cafl Debbie, (540) 364-2104; http: / / marshaUva.com. * Millwood's Old-fashioned Christinas Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 pm; Millwood Community Center , 1610 Millwood Hoad (Route723, between Millwood and Boyce); handmade crafts, homemade goodies, hot meal, Christoun tree sale, white elephant sale; interested vendors, contact .« Candy Means, (540) 837-2252.^ * Htoin'inii i Chriamaas Ptoade, 10ajn..\Ahrrenton; Gum Drop Square opoa 11 cm to 2 pun.; for parade information, caft (540) 42S-9240; other mformaainn. (540)343-8606, wimJiistoric\varrenton.ore. S;* * Santa photos with your pet 10 am. to 3 jxm., Booth Feeds, 25 Broadview Ave., Warrenton; $15 includes ' Fauquier SPCA tote bag with photograph printed on it; cdl (54® 349-4295 for appoint- ' ^ merits. * Culpeper Christmas Ibur of Homes, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p m Saturday, Dec. 1.; (540) 2228800; www.visitculpeperva. 'j com / holidays, rfm * Marshal Christmas Parade, noon; from Hagerstown Block to Marshall Rescue Squad building; interested participants, call Candy Glascock, (540) 364-1796; http://marshallva.com. * Holiday teas at OadandK Seating at 1 pan.; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at discount, reservations required, (703) 777-3174; wwwoatlands.org. $ Christmas Open House and Holiday Extravaganza, 3 pun. Saturday, Dec. 1; AfroAmerican Historical Association of Fauquier County, 4243 Loudoun Ave., The Plains; (540) 253-7488, wwwiaahafauquier.org. Sunday, Dec. 2 * Christinas in little Washington starts with 1 pan. parade; Holiday Bazaar in Ki Theatre; Santa in town; Washington Baptist Church decorating gingerbread and serving Brunswick stew; Kevin Adams, (540) 675-3288, for bazaar; Denise Chandler, (540) 675-1200 for parade; Anita Sherman, (540) 675-3338, for general information. ^ * ft® Drop Square; 1-3 pan., John Barton Payne Building, Courthouse Square^ Warxenton; @40) 349-8606, f www;historkwarrenton.org, f * “PSO Holiday Concert* performed by Piedmont Symphony Orchestra. 3 puntt* nice Theatre, Highland Centra * for die Arts, Highland School, 587 Broadview Ave., W'arrenton; aduh $20, senior 515, up to 18 $5, tickets at door or wwwpiedmontsymphony.org. * QndereDa Hc^daylMI Party, 4 pun., Middlebtog ■**. Coninuruty Center, 300West ■ Washington St., Mkldleburg entertainment by Cinderella % and Shenandoah University dance group; benefits work of Bine Rkige Speech and Hearing Centra Leesburg; (703) 8567620L wwwspeecfahearing.Mgi ' ^ Staff Photo/Mark Mulligan TT» December calendar is packed with Christmas events, and Santa has penciled in a number of them on his schedule. jmfWSW: •/. Seatingat 1 p.m.; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at dfecounl, reservations requuedl (703) 777-3174; 'P www.oatiands.org. * “Christmas in Music," by Warrenton nmnl» 8 p.m., at Warrenton United Methodkt Church, 341 Church SL, Warrenton; $6 advance at Ribbons (Warrenton), Rhodes Gift Shop, New Baltimore Animal Hospital $8 at door; www.warrentonchoiale.org: Friday Dec. 7 * Holiday teas at Oatiands: Sealing at 1 pun.; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at discount, reservations required, C7Q3) 777-3174; www.oatlands.org, i 4 * Gum Drop Square, 6-9 pm., John Barton Payne Building, Courthouse Square, Warrenton; live entertainment, shops open late; (540) 349-8606* .. . wwwhistoricwarrenton.org. * "Christmas in Musics* by Wwnenton Chorale; 8 d.ol, at Warrenton United Meanxfist Church. 341 Church St. Warrenton; $6 advance at Ribbons (Warrenton). Rhodes ^ Oft Shop New Baltimore . Animal Hospital $8 at door; www.warrentonchoraie.org. <|P * Christmas with die Bane Mdge Chorale; 8 pm. Friday Dec. 7, The Theatre at Washington. Va., 291 Gaya; no reservations, $10 at door; (540) 675-3502 or wwwbrcsings.com. Saturday, Dec. 8 ’ * Gum Drop Square, lOun. to 2 pan.. John Barton Payne faakhng, Courthouse Square, mnenton; (540) 349-8606, vwmhistohcwanenton.org. * Beaictoo Christmas ; Parade, steps off at 12 pan.; fates upon Wifamr Drive; registration fiorai ar information, contact Generations. (54(8 439 930L v ' .: . . & W * HnidayleasatOatlands: Seating at 1 pan.; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at discount. reservations required, (703) 777-3174; www.oatIands.org. % v * “Christmas in Music,” by Warrenton Chorale, 2 and 8 4 pun., at Warren ton United -Methodist Church, 341 Chutch St, Warrenton; $6 advance at Ribbons (Warrenton). Rhodes Gift Shopi New Baltimore Animal Hospital, $8 at door, www. warren tonchorale. org. Thursday, Dec. 13 - * Holiday teas at Oadands Seating at 1 pun.; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at discount reservations required, (703) 777-3174; www.oatlands.org. $ 13*h Annual OindmA ®: Homemade Favorites Cookie and Gift Sale, 4-8 pun. Dec. 13, 8 am. to 1 pan. Dec. 14, Warrenton Community Center, 430East Shirley Aae.; benefits ? Warrenton Adult Day Care program; (540) 347-2797. • living Christmas Tkee, 7:30 pun. Dec. 13-14,4 and 7 fun. Dec. 15-16, Warrenton United Methodist Church, 241 Church St, Warrenton (behind Pizza Hut). Friday, Dec. 14 * 13th Annual Grandma's Homemade Favorites Cookie and Gift Sale. 8a.m. to 1 pm, Warrenton Community Center, 430 East Shirley Ave.; benefits Wtnmton Adult Day Care program; (540) 347-2797. $ Gum Drop Square, 1-3 pun., John Barton Payne Building, Courthouse Square, Warrenton; live entertainment, shops open late; (540) 349-8606, www.historicwanenton.org. $ Holiday teas at Oatlandx Seating at 1 pnx; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at discount, reservations required, (703)777-3174; www.oatlands.org. $ Living Christmas Hee, 730 p.m. Dec 13-14.4 and 7 pan. Dec 15-16, Warrenton United Methodist Church, 241 Church St., Warrenton (behind Pizza Hut). Saturday, Dec. 15 * Gum Drop Square, 10 am ■ to 2 pun., John Barton Payne Building Courthouse Square, Wanenton; (540) 349-860& www.historicwarrenton.aig. * Holiday leas at Oadandst Seating at 1 p.n»4 $24.95 per person, mansion tours at discount reservations required, (703) 777-3174; www.oatlands.org « uving innstmas uee, 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15-16, Warren ton United Methodist Church, 241 Church St., Wanenton (behind Pizza Hut). Sunday, Dec. 16 * Living Christmas Tiee, 4 and 7 pun., Warren ton United Methodist Church. 241 Church Sea Events, Page 38 I'Ah B&t i9y^ Vtrgmu* i •fri'iS* m i<W *>ce!*i\)-2f** j >MtJLiL’?>t<r'»i'fHmfi^mit'i't’m

Jack Stanton played for youngsters during Gum Drop Square last year. This year's evens begin on Dec. Z. t i*l rntiral nf Nhir Trnwnr ^•ad Carols, 5 p.nu Grace „ Ejpiscopal Church, The Mains; features Grace Church choirs, organ and brass; Samuel Carabetta, director, early seating advised, tickets not required, childcare available; : reception follows; (540) 2535177, wwwgracechurch.net "WSS... -jMS Western Bealeton Village Center At US 17 & VA 28 in Bealeton. Vbginla 540-439-1395 Com vttk «s for a bit mi fad Some of our customers hang more than mistletoe I Thursday, Dec. 20 : # Holiday tees at Oatlands: Seating at lpim.; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at count, reservations required, ^ (703) 777-3174; wwwoadandsmg. Friday, Dec. 21 ij • Gum Drop Square, 1-3 , John Barton Payne ; Courthouse Square, Warrenton; live entertainment, ~ shops open late; (540] 349-8606, vnmhistoricwanenton.org. * Holiday tees at Gallands: Seating at 1 jxm.; $24.95per person, mansion tours at discount, reservations required, CTO® 777-3174; j,. wvmoatlandhmg^iP* 22 iGmnDnpSfiaieltain. to 2 pun., John Barton Payne t BaikHng, Courthouse Square. Warrenton; C540) 349-8606, %«» wymthistorkwanenton.org Seating at 1 pun.; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at disr/ F count, reservations required, *(703) 777-3174; !*• wwwoatlands.org. Tuesday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day Thursday Dec. 271. * Holiday teas at Oatlands: Seating at 1 p.nx; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at dis % m <708)777-3174; wwvcoatlaods.org. required, Jw iimw m K.. t*g* * Holiday teas at Seating at 1 pim.; $24.95 per person, mansion tours at discount, reservations required, (703)777-3174; www.oatlands.org. % Saturday, uec. * Holiday teas at Oadands: Seating at I pm.; $24.95 pec person, mansion tours at discount, reservations required, (703)777-3174; Twww.oatiands.org. Monday, Dee. 31 $ First Night Warrenton, family-oriented, alcohol-free event in Old Town Warrenton, 7 " pin. to midnight; volunteers needed; $8 per person, $6 seniors, $3 ages S-12, under 3 free; advance buttons at Fauquier Bank branches, g whillikers toys & books, Fauquier Hospital gift shop and Warrenton Visitor Center; (703) 777-6306 or wwwfrluemont.org; wwwhisC toricwarrenton.org. * Last Night Casanova, 8 S p m. to midnight. Grace Episcopal Church parish hafl. 5108 Weston Road, Casanova; music and refreshments; dona‘ tions accepted; public invited; ?? (540) 788-4419, wwwgraoe churchcasanoYa.org. •Jva^r, - .***&*&. i E LESS nsitions 'MaSSACE •EAiMCIRE/PeOKEU ►Facials •Body Tweatments 154 Eaet Dan* Street V VA (540) 727-8880 NOW AT LINDSEY 71W. Shirley Ave., 347-5895 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-Noon

events * Saturday, Dec l:Annnat Holiday Bazaar at Hearthstone School: 10 a.m. to 5 pan. Held in the Community . . Room of Hearthstone School located at 11576 Lee Highway, U.S. 211, two miles west of Sperryvitte v The bazaar will feature many handmade items by craftspeople^. Hearthstone students and parents: beeswax candles, ornaments, cards, jewelry, scarves, bath salts, fresh handmade wreaths & greenery, Christmas trees, organic herb infused vinegars and oils, baked goods, food and cider. Chikfreifc toys and books and import items will; also be available. For more information, - phone Hearthstone at (540) . 987-9212. | 58 Sunday, Dec. 2: ,§ % Christmas in Little H This year's third annual Christmas in Little Washington Parade sponsored by the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association has several new attractions. , Topping the list is mi uU Artisans Market located irr , both the Ki Theatre and Washington's Historic Town Hall. The market will feature works of k>cal artists and includes dulcimers, birdhouses, Virginia Chutney, glassworks, hand made fabrics and linens, baskets, woven wheat ornaments, pottery and sculpture, wine and wine gifty bolic ments and more. Another new feature of this year's event is Steve Kish who is The Magician.” As you’re waiting to see Santa, Steve will be entertaining the crowd and will also have a separate performance that is a guaranteed | pleaser. The Washington Baptist Church will be serving Brunswick stew, and you can also try your hand at gingerbread decorating while you are there. ^ The parade starts at 1 p.m. s from Avon Hall and will proceed down Main Street. Look for dogs dressed like reindeer, plenty of llamas, the impressive sounds of the Rappahannock County High School Band, bagpipers and local floats. ■ Enjoy a stress-free ride west to Rappahannock County and spend a blissful time watching the parade, visiting with Santa and browsing the Artisan’s Market. There are also plenty of antique shops in the county , <— particularly check out the Copper Fox in Sperryville which has added several new rooms of choice items and the county’s many art galleries. fcsT {LH. Ballards in Washington not only has artwork, but also an eclectic selection of gift items, including French linens, fancy handbags, books, soaps, Don't run around “here & there all around the square* You can Dance Around BrownS Wood Stuff right on the Corner! Yankee Candles & Gifts; Regionally node quality, heirloom - worthy pieces from Tom Seely Furniture, Caperton Funiture Works, Gat Creek, American Heritage, Bradmgton Leather & Lots of Unique Christmas Ornaments - It’s all right here!!! Thumpety Thump Thump, Thumpety Thump Thump, Look at You Go! Sale Prices Through the End of the Year BROWN’S WOOD STUFF ft Brown’s Interiors 5 Broadview Ave. • Routes 29 & 211 Warrenton.VA . 540-347-2189 • Hours: M-f 10-5 • Sat 9-6; Sui 12-6 Times-Democrat File Photo Rappahannock County’s Christmas Parade starts at 1 p.m on Sunday, Dec. 2 at Avon Hall. jewelry and a Sabulous selection of silk ties. Step out of holiday stress, and step into the country for a change of pace and a chance to experience die holidays at a Page 41 How To Reduce Food Miles? Ask A Squirrel. Convrntcni. economical bulk aMortmeid&c/premium meats, complete with recip» and cooking instruction*. Look forward to a rainy day. Fall Freezer Specials The Home Farm Store 1 Wiuhinglon Street Middleburg. Virginia 20118 (540) 687-8882 HomeFarmStoKa.Cam Open!** We Worry About Your Food 5o You Don’t Have To.

■The art of adding to someone’s collection Staff PtnfcV Randy Litzmger If art is on your shopping list, you are lucky to live in the ''^Piedmont. In The Plains, tor instance, Dave Pryba offers a wide selection at his Pryba Fine Art Gallery. RUin&ttlMM ■ By Antba L, Shebman ®*M hannock Mm Staff Writer .v; -■ t’shard to walk down the ' ■ - streets of towns like Middleburg, Warrenton or Little Washington and not pass an art gallery or a gift store that doesnrt include something framed. m Deciding to buy artwork as a Christmas gift may seem like a daunting choice, hot if you deckle to take the plunge, let your instincts guide you. “Most people who buy art aren't doing it for investment— that’s a secondary reason,” said Robert BaSard who, along with hiswfejoanie, own R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home, located at 307 Main Street in Washington (the “Little” one) located west onll.S. 211 from Warrenton in v Rappahannock County. Ballard has been in the art business for more than 40 years. He's worked in several museums and galleries throughout the # country and now has has own gallery in the downstairs of their cozy shop where he represents ptedommandy Rappahannock . Most of their customers are people who have spouses, family members or good mends who Bke ait and have their own collections. ¥our decision to buy another piece for them reflects not only your good taste but also a shared appreciation for art m general and the artists that create them. “There nay be a particular artist that you know they like or that you like” nofeed Ballard, “and if you want to add to their I collection, it redly comes down to a matter of personal preference* And what about price? Just because a piece of art has a hefty price tag doesn’t mean it qualifies as a piece worth having if it doesaft grab you in other ways, tt really , depends on your spending ’ threshold and what inspires you when you look at a landscape or a bowl of fruit or a child by the seashore. “Pricing, just like other items, depends largely on what die market will bear;" remarked Ballard who said dial what a painting or etching sells for often equates to the history of the artist and what and how much they’ve sold in the past the complexity of the piece and that familiar schema of supply and demand. “If they’re selling a lot, die price goes up," said Ballard, “and people will pay if die artist's work is a known commodity and they know there might not be much around." Another tip to buying art is to took in places that you trust and that lave a good reputation. - ■' -*?L V, *- *«:>- V„ A ’ *» .J >. jV <■ ■»& »X , : ■: yv: .§■§? ^ •" li FORWARD TO ■■1 ■*»» v , *, The New 2008 Greater Piedmont Calendar -Look inside our

with the Bine Mdge Chorale: 8 p.m.. Theatre in little §§» Washington, 291 GayStff This Feast of Carols features the Blue Ridge Chorateof % Culpeper along with Father Christmas. Sing along for a festive evening of holiday tunes. Tickets are available at the door or online at. Price is $10 per v and any number of children Family Holiday Show: Ki Arts presents a very special holiday offering by popular * 1r Rappahannock performance S^ group 1,000 Faces. Part ritual v and part whimsy; a 1,000 Faces performance uses fanciful musks, theatre, and great music to teR the stories of “When the Gods Come Knocking'* and person or $25 for two adults * Saturday, Dec. 8c Ki Arts ! „ Fite Photo Santa wffl be n Little^ lor the Rappahannock Court* pMadeon Dec Z “Short Story for a Long Night* * Please join them for a family-friendly holiday show. Starts at 8 p.m. at the SchoolHouse in Sperryville located on U.S. 211. Tickets are $18.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 18 and under. For information and reservations, cad IQ Arts at (540)987-3164. Iw», mt takeiatk Peanmmd Cellars & Art from Page 40 customers come into the gallery of those who are looking for guidance and knowledge about - a particular piece or an artistv »• and those that he needs to leave alone. “After a while you know that they know what they Mnloaking fa? smiled Ballard Ba8ani currently represents about 8-10 artiste from Rappahannock County and isnt looking to add many morev. “It’s unfair to take on too .Bttnjc” stressed Bdhrd, “I want the ones here to be well represented and for more people to become aware of who they aw and what they’re doing.* V What about reproductions? Ifce artist always holds the copyright on hirer her «nrk and for some—hawing prints made from an original watercoiar or oil—is a way of extending the life of that piece. It aim affords the customer aless expensive route timuurchas* ing an originaL Onepwatn- > graphic technique currently in vogue—Geclay—reproduces 1 artwork so faithfully that fi>r the majority of viewers, you will not be able to tefl that it isn't an originaL Ballard admits thatil is an amazing process although __ the finished product feels smooth to the touch rather than having the texture that a vwtercoior or oil would naturally have should you examine it “It's a peat way of owning apiece of * artwork that you coukhrtotherwise afford,” said Ballard "but for a purist, it fea reproduction.* For most art lovers, having a piece hanging on their wall § evokes certam feelings every J§ time they see k. There is something about the rhythm of the lines, the use of color and light, the scale or overall harmony or f discord that captures their imaginations enough to part with money for it It all comes down to your visceral reaction. “I’ve had customers come in, see a piece of art and say to me, *We just don’t have any place to hang this, but I’ve got v to have it,** noted Ballard who said that for those who buy art they’re not just doing it for themselves but to support artwork and artists in general. So this holiday season, if you’d like to give a gift—forgive toe cliche—that “just keeps on giving,” consider a piece of artwork. And if you need some help, stop by RR Ballard and have a chat with Robert He’ll steer you hi toe right direction or leave you atone to choose your favorite piece RH. Ballard is located at 307 Main Street nWhshington. They can be reached at (540) 675-1411* Need help with the holi Enjoy the Special rate of 6.99* Until Balance Is Paid in Full! a on m Purchases, Balance Transfers & £**3s: Convenience Checks m$cte to a 4-1 SYNtzHUY UNtz credit caret through January 31, 2008 fife6 - *> '->^*^4, * I I MrtS VISA Apply Today! www.SyriergyOneFCU.org 24-Hour Lending (888) 357-5626 Instant Approval tor Qualified Borrowers! *APR» Annul taoantage Rato. Purchase and balances transferred from other landers to your Synergy One credit card ttwaugh January 31, 2006 wl be earned at 6.99% APR unfit pad in Ut This special rate atao apples to cmdft card account convenience checks. Convarvenca checks accrue interasl immediately- If an account is revoked. 120 days delinquent or rndutod in Bankrupt* toe promotional rate tel retam to toe regular rate on tee accost Caah advances do not qutefy tor toe 6.98% APR rate After January 31. 2008. tie rate el retain to the regular rate for tie specific card type. Youti. Secured, and Buseiass VISA cards (to not realty tor tie promokenai rate Youti & Secured VISA cards do not quaify for ClWeeards pomte. Balance transfers. cash advances, transfers of SYNERGY ONE loan balances and convenience checks do not qualify for PfQRlOdOflfli tRIVtS^VS do not fOOBiWO tme Imtand must be

es on jm*' tt Times Staff Photo Mark Neither sme nor sleet nor rain — nor fire — can dampen the Christmas spirit in Gainesville. 4 The Christmas Gallery has moved after a devastating fire last year. By Tara Slate Donaldson The Gainesville Turns Staff VWtar Mm >re than a year after a devastating fire gutted the Christmas Gallery in Gainesville, the spirit of the shop lives on across the road at the C Gallery It ^; * Ebr more thanZTyears, the old store at the intersection of Linton Hall Road andULS 29 hi Gainesville celebrated Christmas all year long. That is, until Palm Sunday 2006, when the bidding was destroyed by a fire Today, the burned swt budding stands empty bedecked by a large sign f9 thanking firefighters and die community for their help and another pointing customers to theC Gallery II in the Gateway Shopping Center. Inside the C Gallery U, rains of nutcrackers line shelves, surrounded by housewares, candles and home decor The J back walls of the shop we fined with thousands of holiday items, from delicate glass ornaments to targe stuffed Santas, , to • cabinet. Father Christmas figurines from around the world peer out toward Christmas-themed aprons and wine bags. “Dear Santa. I've been a very, very, very good dog (most of the time) * proclaims a red pillow bearing a soft picture frame for a dog’s photo. The nutcrackers and a few other items grace the store all year round but the majority of the merchandise is seasonal, said clerk Pat Windham. “Around the end of summer, we start setting up for . .Christmas,* she said. And by mid-October, the ... store is foil of a motley array of merchandise that encompasses die shop’s tegular homedecorating and gift-shop-type warm as well as the Christmas (jffra^tmas Igg* Raggo Advertising Products, llc 888-336-7844 540-341-7844 wwwjraggo.com Bare Woods Furniture ChanaMy Store Haas Mon.. Tubs.. Fn. 10-6 WED CLOSED Thus 10-6 Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-6 Quality Finished & Unfinished Furniture & Accessories 1WO LOCATIONS TO SESVE YOU BETIES *UWt*JII 165 West Lee Highwav I 540.341 3006 Chanify 14150-BW*c*ctt?oact I 703.378.1868 www.barewoodsfumiture.com Waranton Stare Haas: Mor. 1ms. Ffi 104 Wat tO-6 * Thure. 10-6 Sat 105 SUN CLOSED

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