The Sherando Times: Twelve Days of Christmas

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Volume II, Issue 49 Stephens City • Middletown • Kernstown Dec. 15 – Dec. 20, 2010
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Crime Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197
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Grocery manager indicted for embezzlement

Former Food Lion manager accused of stealing night deposits
sufficient evidence to indict deposits in question. of a crime to warrant a trial
Wisecarver and the motion Wisecarver was indicted for and handed its findings to the
or other pre-trial is set for this embezzlement under code court.
coming February 2, 2011. section 18.2-111, an unclassi- Wisecarver was apparently
Wisecarver was accused of fied felony that carries a maxi- dismissed because of the inci-
being captured on video sur- mum of one to 20 years prison dent by Food Lion after being
veillance verifying the depos- sentence and/or a fine up to questioned by the corporation
its and sending verification $2,500, restitution is also usu- concerning the missing depos-
of the deposits to Food Lion’s ally ordered by the court. its. The deposits in question
corporate offices based in Court documents of the in- were both in cash and com-
North Carolina. He suppos- dictment resulted in a ‘true bined amount to more than
edly claimed he delivered the bill,’ meaning that the grand $12,300.
deposits to the bank, however jury found enough evidence lories@sherandotimes.com
the bank did not have record
of having received the night
Former manager of the Strasburg Food Lion store in-
dicted by Shenandoah County Circuit Court for em- EMPLOYMENT
bezzlement. WE HAVE HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR
By Lorie Showalter
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Stephens City Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197
Artistically framed, LLC Hosts FCPS student art show

his opening remarks, Mr. Jagiello
highlighted the importance of art
is in people’s lives, and encour-
aged the students to continue
their artistic careers. A represen-
tative from the FCPS Board also
offered greetings and praise to
the students and their families.
After the welcoming, Mr. Jagi-
ello presented the winning art.
In presenting the art, Mr. Jagiello
asked each teacher and student
to join him with the piece of art.
Each art teacher responsible for
a piece was asked to discuss why
he or she chose that individual
piece for the art show. The stu-
dents were given the opportunity
Honoree Faith Stover and Gainsboro art teacher Keith Walter Jagiello of Artistically Framed, showing off to discuss their art, and their
Troxell, standing with her outstanding work of art. students’ framed artwork. inspiration for the piece. Mr. Ja-
By Sue Golden City. The Art Shows are designed each of the winning pieces for During the December gal- giello also explained his choices
The Sherando Times to showcase the talents of lo- free and sponsors the gallery lery show, the James Wood for each frame and mat, referring
cal art students. Each school art reception, providing food and High School Jazz Combo, under back to the art work and the ef-
Artistically Framed, LLC teacher chooses one student to drink. The students and their conductor Jeff Rutherford, perfect he was after.
hosted the December Frederick show his or her work. Competi- families are invited to attend formed. After the reception, Following the reception, each
County Public Schools’ Student tion is fierce, since each school is the public showing. The winning Walter Jagiello, co-owner of the student took his or her art work
Art Show at its new gallery at 255 represented once a school year. pieces are set out for review dur- gallery with Marie Wible, wel- home for display. According to
Fairfax Pike, Suite 2, in Stephens Artistically Framed frames ing the public reception. comed everyone to the show. In Mr. Jagiello, sometimes the stu-

Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197 Stephens City
dent wants to hang the art piece our schools’ budgets, it is nice as are so impressed with the passion
in their bedroom. Other times a business owner to provide this and enthusiasm of the art teach-
the parents insist on a more avenue for our youth. It was very ers. It is a very difficult choice
prominent hanging place in the nice having the James Wood High to pick one student out of the
home. School Jazz Combo with us to school to be honored each year. It
Mr. Jagiello firmly believes that help showcase the multiple artis- is clear to us that the teachers are
the art shows are crucial to the tic talents of our students. Marie very invested in the education of
students represented. “Not all and I thank everyone who par- their students. They
students excel in academics or ticipated in the gallery opening, are as excited as the students at
sports. Art is another avenue to and the FCPS Board for allowing the gallery shows, and really ap-
let the students shine, increasing us to work with the FCPS and the preciate being able to honor their
their self-confidence and their students. We look forward to the students. As with most teach-
awareness of the importance of next show in February.” ers, they are taking time out of
art. With so much being cut from Ms.Wible added, “Walter and I their personal lives to support
their students. For this, we thank
them.”
Winning the December honors
SANTA at were:
- Lyndsey Bowers representing
The James Wood High School Jazz Band entertained
the families and teachers gathered for the art show.
Bearly Believable James Wood High School for her
piece “Fall Colors.” Miss Bow- Miss Merriner’s piece was cho-
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Middletown’s last, and shortest, town Council Meeting of 2010

By Sue Golden In opening the meeting, Mayor burg, along with Mark Gunder- The 4th of July Planning Com- 4th of July Celebration. Contact
The Sherando Times Brown reminded everyone to son of Anderson & Associates, to mittee, headed by Charlie Har- Town Hall for more details.
“keep in mind what this season discuss the feasibility study pro- baugh, will have its first planning The meeting was adjoined after
Was it the cold? Was it holiday is all about.” A special part of duced by Anderson & Associates, meeting on the last Monday in approximately 30 minutes.
shopping? Or are people not that the meeting came when Mayor regarding the possibility of Mid- January 2011, at the Town Hall. John W. Blaisdell, Jr. did not at-
upset about no longer getting Brown presented Councilman dletown buying water from the Volunteers are needed at all lev- tend the meeting.
decals for their cars, trucks, and Charles Harbaugh IV, and his town of Strasburg. Of the three els, both pre- and during the
trailers? Whatever the reason, no collection of “elves,” ie, Phil- options noted in the study, the
one attended the public meeting
to discuss the elimination of de-
lip Wines, Dustin Cornwell and
Tommy Rohrer, with “Letters of
parties believe that the most fea-
sible route of any pipeline would Storewide sale 10 to 25% off
cals Monday evening, except the
Mayor’s loyal wife, June.
Commendation” for taking the
initiative to decorate, and pay for,
be along Route 11. The parties
also agreed that an eight inch
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The Council intended to have
the public meeting to discuss
Middletown’s Christmas tree on
Reliance Road, as reported here
pipe as proposed in the study
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Town Code to make it clear that being interviewed for town man- pipe is proposed. Talks are con-
water deposits will be return ager. Three interviews took place tinuing.
upon the termination of water this past Monday; another three Mayor Brown and representa-
service, and not before. If the will take place on Thursday. tives from Middletown will be Newtown Antiques
& Pawn
public had comments, the Coun- Council hopes to identify and meeting with their counterparts
cil would have taken into account hire the town manager as soon as in Frederick County to discuss
the public’s feedback, and voted possible. Middletown’s proposed bound- 5441 Main St. Stephens City
on the ordinances in January Mayor Brown, Town Planner ary adjustment to include land 540-869-2669
2011. However, since there were Fred Wharton, and Supervisor on the east side of Interstate 81
no public comments, the Council of Public Works Don Riffey met on December 16, 2010. This is a
was able to unanimously approve with their counterparts in Stras- closed meeting. Warren County Fairgrounds
both ordinances on Monday eve- Indoor Flea Market
ning. The ordinances are current- Antiques & Collectables
ly in effect. Don’t pay “Mall” prices! We have something for everyone!
The Town of Stephens City would like to thank the OPEN Saturdays and Sundays
The Council also approved all
members of the Stephens City Business Association
expenses brought to the Town from 9am-5pm
for the success of the third Annual Christmas on the Space Available and New Vendors are Welcome
Council on Monday. Prior Min-
Commons on Saturday, December 4, 2010. Rt 522 North • Front Royal, VA
utes were approved, with an ab-
stention from Councilman Ow- We would especially like to thank the following 540-635-5827
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Bill’s Barn
Walgreens and Lantz’s Pharmacy
Blue Ridge Hospice
Ace hardware Waveland Farms
Bridget’s Baking Wilkens Insurance Agency
Capon Valley Bank Winchester Star– Pam Bell
First Bank Virginia Savings Bank
Edward Jones- Janet Davidson
Stephens City Insurance Agency
We look forward to the 4th Annual Christmas on the

Commons next year and wish everyone a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197 Crime
Benjamin Sebastian arrested for bank robberies

W.Va. man confesses to United Bank & Bank of Clarke County heists
and Great Falls. was being held with a $500,000 demanded money. The Berryville Witnesses or people with ad-
As of December 14th, no charg- bond. Avenue branch has been robbed ditional information about the
es had been filed from Loudoun According to the Loudoun three times since December 2007, robberies can call the Winchester
County or Fairfax. According to County Circuit Court, Sebastian including this most recent crime. police department’s criminal in-
the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s is the subject of another pending It is located in a congested area in vestigation division at 540-545-
office, Spokesman Kraig Troxell criminal case this past May in- the City of Winchester but is in 4704 or called in to the anony-
confirmed that Sebastian is a sus- volving a petty cash box contain- close proximity to Interstate 81. mous tip line at 540-665-TIPS.
pect in their jurisdiction and said, ing $600 that belonged to United
“He is a suspect in our two cases Litho, a Loudoun County busi- Move right in
and we are working to determine ness. this immaculate,
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or federal.” to the office was pried open and bedroom, 2.5
Bank surveillance photographs that Sebastian was accused of baths. Master
all show a white man of the same stealing the cash. Sheriff ’s Office on main floor.
build and witnesses to the rob- investigator, R.D. Bennett, filed A w e s o m e ,
By Lorie Showalter beries gave similar descriptions the criminal complaint. The doc- spacious bonus
The Sherando Times to the police. ument reads, “Door access to ar- room/sitting
At the Capital One bank branch eas within the building is tracked area on upper sale $229,900
Benjamin L. Sebastian, 32, of on October 26th, during the by individual employee security level. Stamped
Inwood, West Virginia, was ar- Great Falls robbery, the man cap- and he (Sebastian) was not au- concrete back patio. Backs to trees! 10 x 10 Shed.
rested in connection with the tured on video surveillance was thorized to be in that location.”
November 29th robbery of the wearing sunglasses, black gloves Sebastian was indicted by a Sheila Pack
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He was arrested Saturday, De- bastian is being held at the East- that pending case.
cember 11th in West Virginia ern Regional Jail in Martinsburg, In the United Bank arrest he al-
and admitted to robbing two West Virginia. As of Monday he legedly approached a teller and
banks. According to Winchester
police, Sebastian was arrested
and charged with being a fugi-
tive from justice and also charged
with the November 29th robbery
of the United Bank at 1041 Ber-
ryville Avenue.
Sebastian is a suspect in the
November 20th robbery of the
Wachovia Bank in Community
Plaza in Sterling and the October
6th armed robbery of the Bank of
America in the Regal Plaza, also
in Sterling.
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Holiday Gnegy says it took three days to coordinate and decorate the manor and that
most of the decorations are live and will stay up until after the New Year.
Museum serves up hospitality & inspiration

Belle Grove decorates for the ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’
asked if she could have seen
her future self in her current
position when she began as a
tour guide, she simply stated,
“Belle Grove is the reason I
went to school and got my
major.”
She said after her internship
at Belle Grove during high
school she became intrigued
with the home, its events and
weddings. She then decided
to go to James Madison Uni-
versity to obtain her BBA in
Management with a focus on
Belle Grove’s Events & Program Coordinator Cora Gn-

egy invites guests into the Visitor Entrance where
Seven Swans-a-Swimming begin the tour. Room
decorated by the Master Gardeners of the Northern
Shenandoah Valley.
are over 600 species of wood ervation in motion. “We try to P.O. Box 789
Stephens City, VA 22655
and it represents every state, be a center for social and cul- 540-869-2004
over 80 countries and five dif- tural history in the Shenan-
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ferent continents. The man’s doah Valley but then again we
wife loved trains and his fam-
ily’s trade was wood-working,
are also a museum and a mu-
seum seems to always struggle
FALL IS HERE AND
he traveled a lot and he would with finances. But we have WINTER’S AROUND
bring home different pieces of great support in the commu-
wood and make these trains as nity, some great businesses THE CORNER!
presents and over the years it and groups like the garden PROSPERITY LANDSCAPING
The Parlor showcases a Norwegian Spruce donated just grew.” clubs that no matter what, al-
by Betty & Roy Wilkins of Apple Valley Tree Farm and The train is about 70 feet in ways come back each year to can help you with your Fall
a crafted hand made train set by Paul & Kathy Ki- length and weighs nearly 700 decorate and make it special and Winter projects.
sak of Middletown. Ten Lords-a-Leaping is the rooms
pounds and is in prominent for Christmas,” says Cora. Let us clean up those plant beds for
display encircling the Norwe- There’s something about the you. It’s time to cut back perennials,
theme. gian Spruce. The train made its hearth and home atmosphere do your end of the year pruning, and
By Lorie Showalter Belle Grove presents a dif- first public debut in Middle- of Belle Grove that brings its fertilize both lawn and garden. And
The Sherando Times ferent theme each year and town last year during a home volunteers back year after year. don’t forget to protect your shrubs
tour and then made its way to The manor has a docent guild and trees! Prosperity Landscaping
decorates each room accord- can redefine those plant beds and
Mix one part hospitality, ingly. This year each room is Belle Grove for this years dec- of about 50 people, according apply beautiful brown dyed mulch.
one part inspiration, add hard decorated using the Twelve oration theme. Paul Kisak and to its event coordinator, with Mulch will protect your plants against
work and throw in a few doz- Days of Christmas theme and his wife Kathy of Middletown about a quarter of that 50 who another winter like last years and at
en enthusiastic volunteers and regional garden clubs volun- are using the train in their come regularly and a few who the same time beautify your property
you’ll be well on your way to teered their time and talents decorations on the Christmas have been at Belle Grove for for the upcoming holidays.
celebrating Belle Grove’s “The to decorate the rooms accord- tour in the parlor room of the 25 years and continue to serve
house. as tour guides. Here are some other Fall and Winter
Twelve Days of Christmas” ing to the well-known Christ- activities Prosperity Landscaping
this season. The only ingredi- mas carol. Gnegy says it took three days “They love the special times
can help you with:
ent left to add is people in the One of the main attractions to coordinate and decorate of year like Thanksgiving and • Tree removal.
community ready to tour the this year can be found in the the manor and that most of Christmas, our regular tours • Firewood splitting, moving or
historic home in all its deco- parlor where a 12-foot Nor- the decorations are live and are exciting but they’re always stacking
rated glory. The plantation is wegian Spruce, donated by will stay up until after the extra special when there’s a • Garage cleaning and hauling
open, decorated and ready to Roy and Betty Wilkins of New Year. During the tour holiday going on,” said Cora • Fence row or lot clearing
volunteers will serve spiced with a brief pause and follow- • Overgrown or dead shrub removal
receive guests. Apple Valley Tree Farm in • Plant bed prep with topsoil or
Events and Program Coordi- Winchester, is prominent- tea and cookies to guests and up laughter saying, “and then
compost addition
nator, Cora Gnegy said, “We ly decorated and displayed at specific times there will be there’s the cookies!” • General hauling
have some pretty neat exhib- showcasing an amazing train live music during the weekend Gnegy herself is a dedicated • Hang Christmas lights (customer
its to go along with our theme set surrounded with the ‘Ten and evening tours, as well as a employee of Belle Grove and provides)
this year. Our goal is to really Lords-a-Leaping’ theme. crackling hearth for warmth understands the attraction • Winterize lawn equipment (oil &
interpret the feeling of hospi- “The great thing about this and mood. that the house has to its sup- spark plug changing, blade
tality of Belle Grove so when train set is it’s been put togeth- Volunteers are what keep porters. She began her tenure sharpening)
Belle Grove alive and running, there eight years ago as a tour • Many other handyman-type
you come in you can pretty er by this gentleman for his services
much imagine yourself com- wife which began as a surprise as well as proceeds from the guide when she was in high
ing into the Hites’ (one-time) Christmas gift over twenty special and general tours that school and then began helping CALL US TODAY!
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“Belle Grove is the reason I went to school and got my major,” says Cora Gn-
egy who was inspired by her position as tour guide eight years ago. Holiday
Hospitality and Tourism. and they want to see what tioned Paul and Kathy Kisak of also be available and can be All proceeds go back into
During that time she had we’ve done this time and some Middletown turned the Parlor downloaded from their web- the Belle Grove education
a good friend and mentor at will want to come and find the into the ‘Ten Lords-a-Leaping’ site at www.bellegrove.org/ and interpretation funds and
Belle Grove whom she said 12 different days making a theme where all can find the calendar.html or by calling towards the historic preserva-
she’d learned a great deal from, game of it and still others have Norwegian Spruce Christmas 869-2028. (Tour prices can tion of an amazing place.
“not only about event manage- never visited before so they tree with the amazing train also be found on their web-
ment but also about the type want to see Belle Grove and spiraling around the room. site.) lories@sherandotimes.com
of person you should be in life. its an added benefit to see the Not to be left out, the ‘Eight
Most of it is hard work but I house decorated,” says Gnegy Maids-a-Milking’ can be lo- ANGEL’S LIGHT THE WAY
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Stephens City meetings chester and Frederick Co area is can obtain single tickets, subscrip- 5. New Year Journals
currently conducting an ongoing tion packages, and group packages 15th annual Stephens City Drop in group, new members wel-
• Dec. 16 Water/ Sewer Meeting at donation drive of recyclable items by calling the Box Office at (540) 69- Christmas tree sale come, call Ellen Moten at The Laurel
5:30pm including: inkjet and/or laser printer 1776. Additional information can be Center 540-667-6160
• Public Works Meeting at 6:00pm cartridges, cell phones, aluminum obtained on the theatre’s website at Through December 20, 2010.
• Newtown Heritage Festival Mtg. at cans, copper wire (stripped or un- www.waysidetheatre.org. Wayside Benefits the Boy Scot Troop 159. Mom’s night out
7:00pm stripped) and other recyclable met- Theatre is located in Middletown, Monday through Friday 12 noon to
• Dec. 21 Historic Preservation Com- als. Pickup is available in immediate Virginia on Route 11, Main Street, 9pm - Saturday and Sunday 9am to The MOMS Club of Stephens City
mittee at 5:00pm Winchester and Frederick Co. areas. just north of the intersection of I-66 9pm. Located on Route 277 Fairfax hosts YOUR NIGHT OUT! Let us
• Dec. 22 Finance Committee at Please contact us at: towalkinfaith@ and I-81. Pike (across from Food Lion Shop- watch your kids while you shop,
5:00pm hotmail.com or (540)550-9146 leave ping Center) Carrying Fraser Fir and wrap, eat or do whatever it is you
• Dec. 24 Town Office Closed voicemail please. Tops weight loss meetings White Pine at reasonable prices. need to do without the kids! Fri-
• Dec. 25 Merry Christmas! day 12/17 6pm to 9pm Pizza and
• Dec. 27 Parks & Recreation Com- Wayside Theatre It is my time to TAKE OF POUNDS Holidays heart support group snacks, Christmas Craft and Christ-
mission at 7:30pm SENSIBLY! TOPS is an economical mas Cartoons. $20 for the first child
• Dec. 28 Planning Commission at Celebrating our 50th Golden An- weight loss club For more infor- Wednesday afternoons at The and $15 for each additional child.
7:30pm niversary Middletown Wayside mation call Michelle at 869-9144. Laurel Center starting December 1st If interested call Mary @ 868-8700
• Dec. 31 Town Office Closed Theatre Artistic Director, Warner Weigh in weekly with us and get ending December 29th 3pm to 5pm Space is limited, call now! All Pro-
Crocker announced today Wayside the support you need this fall to lose This is a series of 5 FREE workshops ceeds go to Relay For Life
Newcomers club being formed Theatre’s 50th Season Productions that unwanted weight. Meets every with holiday themes to help survivors
for the 2011-2012 Season, A Season Wednesday, weigh in at 5:30PM. find joy and peace of mind throughout Pictures with Santa
A branch of the national organiza- of Magical Memories Made Just For 333 W Cork Street Conference Room the holiday season. No artistic talent
tion of Newcomers Club is forming You.. According to Crocker, “Way- 2 Winchester, VA. required; just a desire to enjoy the Visit Santa at Bearly Believable
in Winchester to welcome women side Theatre’s continues the great season even during times of crisis. Saturdays December 11th and
new to the area. There will be many tradition of opening the Season in FCPS History Movie Club at the Projects Include: 18th. 11am to 3pm. FREE photos
fun activities including coffees, June with a musical and continues Alamo Theater 1. Holiday Feeling Collages with Santa! 218 Elizabeth Drive,
crafts, hiking, golf, book club, cards, to bring year round theatre to the 2. Holiday Card Making Stephens City , VA . 540-868-1139
dinners with spouses, and trips to Shenandoah Valley. Wayside The- On the second Saturday of each 3. Prayer Ornaments
get to know the area,(whatever the atre will offer six plays this season. month (Jan. 8) @ 10AM, sixth grade 4. Affirmation Ornaments Robert E. Aylor Middle School
women decide they’d like to do) Our 50th Anniversary Season (2011- students and their families are in-
and chance to meet and become
involved with other in the commu-
2012) will run from June 4, 2011
through April 28, 2012. The Season
vited to see a movie at the Alamo
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courage to attend a coffee on Oct. Musical Epic in Miniature, chroni- film, a brief overview of the histori- 5336 Water Street, Stephens City, VA 22655
20 at 10:30For directions or info call cling our fight to save the union; cal period will be provided. The film Ph: (540) 869-6105 Cell: (540) 247-3197
or email: Susan at 540-247-0712 continuing with the wacky com- “Glory” was shown on Sept. 11. On www.ontheroaddrivingschool.com
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time 11:30am-noon. Share ideas & tain, which will open January 28th of Otter wines to select from. We
topics on senior issues 12-1 pm . and running through February into are taking orders for baked goods
All business associated with seniors mid March 2012. We will close out for the holidays and are starting to
are invited. Contact: Lisa Carper the season with the wacky, weird ship apple gift packs. In December
540-722-7458. comedy, Greater Tuna with perfor- we will be open on Fridays and Sat-
mances March, 24 through April 28, urdays. Our last day of the season
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Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197 The news
Students to Sing Better Business Bureau (BBB). an opportunity to steal your wallet 712. Continue on Route 712 and
Frederick County Dept. of Social “While the rest of us are pulling the and debit or credit card numbers. take a left onto Route 717. Follow
Friday, December 17, 2010 At Services will again be helping our decorations out of the attic, scam- BBB Advice: Don’t let yourself get Route 717 to Route 716. On Dec. 16
6pm, The Robert E. Aylor Middle foster care children and our foster mers are blowing the dust off of bogged down in purchases and from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., on I-81 there
School Select and Treble Chorus will care prevention children with Christ- their tried and true holiday scams,” lose track of your wallet. Know will be northbound single lane clo-
be singing as part of the President’s mas this year. This year the agency said Edward Johnson, BBB President where your credit and debit cards sures from mile marker 200 to mile
Park Christmas Concert Series on is doing a toy drive. Anyone wishing & CEO. “We can all help make these are at all times and cover the marker 201. Blasting will take place
The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. (The to donate an unwrapped new toy holiday scams a ghost of Christ- keypad when entering your pin on Dec. 15, Dec.16, Dec. 21 and
National Christmas Tree). Being can drop it off at all local area Daily mas’ past by not falling for them number while purchasing items Dec. 22 at 1:30 p.m. The blasting
selected to perform as part of the Grind Coffee Shops, Applebee’s, lo- anymore.” The BBB is warning holi- or getting money from the ATM. locations will be on I-81 between
concert series is highly competitive cated in front of Wal-Mart on Rt. 50 day shoppers and donors to look out Bogus charitable pleas The holi- mile-markers 197 to 200. Signs are
and it’s an honor for a choir to be West and at Grove’s Harley Davidson for five common scams this season. days are a time of giving which posted in this area. Both northbound
selected to perform. Items Needed on Rt. 50 east. We will be accept- Scam shopping sites online We’re creates a great opportunity for and southbound lanes will have
at Local Non Profits for Christmas ing toys through December 20th. all looking for a great deal online, but scammers to solicit donations to a rolling mobile lane closure. The
Anyone wishing to adopt a child for some sites offer electronics or luxu- line their own pockets. Also be- blasting is part of the I-81 truck
Salvation Army Christmas can do so by contacting ry goods at prices that are too good ware of solicitations from charities climbing lane project in Rockbridge
the Frederick Co. DSS, at 540-665- to be true. Every holiday season the that don’t necessarily deliver on County . The work zone is along the
Salvation Army is in need of tur- 5688. The Frederick County Dept. of BBB hears from holiday shoppers their promises or are ill-equipped northbound lanes from mile marker
keys for their Christmas program. Social Services would like to thank who paid for a supposedly great deal to carry through on their plans. 195.6 to 202.5, which is just north
Contact: Lt. Alvaro Porras, 540-662- the community for their continued online, but received nothing in return. BBB Advice: Always research a of Lexington . Blasting days will
4777. support in helping to make a child’s BBB advice: Always look for the charity with the BBB Wise Giv- change weekly depending on proj-
Christmas a little brighter. Enter to BBB seal when shopping online ing Alliance before you give to see ect progress. Both northbound and
C-CAP win a red fleece robe from The Mill- and click on the seal to confirm if the charity meets the 20 Stan- southbound lanes will have a roll-
er House.Drawing: Thursday, Dec. it is legitimate. The seal should dards for Charity Accountability. ing mobile lane closure. Traffic will
C-CAP is in need of toys for all 30. One person will win a red fleece link directly to the company’s BBB Phishing e-mails – Phishing e-mails be slowed down so the blast area
ages, games, MP3 players, CD Play- robe, one size fits all. The Miller report on that firm. When shop- are a common way for hackers to is clear of traffic during the actual
ers, Cameras, Toiletries, Scarves, House is located in Stephens City, ping on sites that are not house- get at your personal information blast period. Traffic will immediately
Hats, Gloves, Snuggies, Sleeping Va., in the childhood home of owner, hold names, check the business or break into your computer. Com- resume through the area once con-
Pants in all sizes and designs, Gift Brenda Miller. The Miller House sells out with the BBB before you buy. mon phishing e-mails around the ditions are deemed safe by crews at
Cards in increments of $10 and solid wood furniture, all built in the Finding the season’s hottest toys holidays include e-cards and mes- the site. The I-81 truck climbing lane
$15 for Wal-Mart, Borders, F.Y.E., U.S.A. We also offer full service in- and gadgets onlineEvery year, sages pretending to be from com- project valued at $74.2 million was
Ear Food, etc. There will be a C- terior design. Our unique accesso- holiday shoppers fight over the panies like UPS or Fedex with links awarded by Commonwealth Trans-
Cap Christmas Shopping Day on ries and seasonal décor will add a “must have” toy or gadget of the to package tracking information. portation Board on Feb. 5, 2009
Tuesday, December 21st from 8:00 bit of drama to any home. The Miller season. When the item is sold out BBB Advice: Don’t click on any links to W. C. English Inc. of Lynchburg
AM until 12 Noon at 1st UMC, 308 House is open every day through in stores, you can often find it on- or open any attachments to e-mails . Completion is scheduled for fall
N. Braddock St. Over 500 families Christmas Eve. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 line through sites like Craigslist or until you have confirmed that they 2012. The work zone is along the
(1,000 children) have signed up for p.m. Monday - Saturday and from eBay — for a much steeper price. are not malicious. E-mail address- northbound lanes from mile marker
assistance. C-CAP is also in need of noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The problem is that some sell- es that don’t match up, typos and 195.6 to 202.5, which is just north of
any Volunteer Time. Contact: Fran ers will take your money and run. grammatical mistakes are common Lexington. The VDOT Staunton Dis-
Ricketts, 540-662-4318. The BBB warns of holiday BBB Advice: Shop locally on Craig- red flags of a malicious phishing trict serves Frederick , Shenandoah,
Adopt a child for Christmas scams slist and conduct the transaction e-mail. Also, beware of unsolicited Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham,
in person — never wire money e-mails from companies with which Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Al-
The holidays are a happy time as payment. When purchasing you have no association. Make sure leghany and Bath counties. Traffic
EMPLOYMENT for food, family, and friendship, items on auctions like eBay, re- you have current antivirus software alerts and traveler information can
but sadly they are also a time for search the seller extensively and and that all security patches have be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic
The
fraud. Consumers can fall into always listen to your doubts if the been installed on the computer. alerts and traveler information also
any number of traps over the holi- deal doesn’t sound legitimate. are available at 511Virginia.org. For
days and become victims to iden- Identity theft at the mall While you’re I-81 truck climbing other assistance call the VDOT Cus-
tity thieves, hackers and decep- struggling at the mall with bags lane closures tomer Service Center , available 24
Sherando tive merchants online warns the of presents, identity thieves see
WEEK OF DECEMBER 13 AND DE-
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hours-a-day, seven days a week.
Citizens can dial 1-800-FOR-ROAD
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and Dec. 20 at the Interstate 81 ask transportation questions, or
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North Fork Resort, The following lane closures will al- able for statewide information. The
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ment reporter for Ste- Front Royal 15 and 16 Route 716 will be closed everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s
phens City. $1,500 $500 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The schedule highway safety partnership — the
If you are interested, Price Slashed will be adjusted so school bus traf- Virginia Department of Transporta-
please contact Dan Mc- fic will be able to use Route 716 and tion, Virginia Department of Motor
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drug- and alcohol-free. Obey speed Dec 28, 2010 Times Vary programs for the same child, or for the Nativity. The Bethlehem Expe-
limits. For more information on Dec 29, 2010 Times Vary two or more children for the same Hites Chapel United Methodist rience will allow you a personal
the Highway Safety Challenge and Dec 30, 2010 Times Vary program, and the cost drops to $20 Church, 150 Chapel Road Middle- time of reflection as you and your
things you can do to avoid becom- Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle per session ($15 for FOSA members). town, VA Christmas Eve service will family walk through interactive ex-
ing Virginia ’s next traffic fatality, Grove Road, Middletown, VA. To register, call 540-837-1758 Ext. be held on Friday December 24, hibits and experience highlights
visit www.safeVAhighways.org. Daytime tours are $10 for adults, 0, or download a registration form at 7pm. The program will include of the birth of our Lord, Jesus!
$8 for seniors, free for Belle Grove from the Blandy web site, www.vir- music, carols and reading from the Christmas Eve ONLY! 6-8pm
The Salvation Army volunteer & National Trust Members. Eve- ginia.edu/blandy. For program de- Gospel of Luke. For information call *Festive Music* *Hands on In-
bell ringers needed ning tours (December 17, 18) are tails, call Steve Carroll at 540-837- the church office and leave a mes- teraction* *Family Friendly*
$10 for adults, $5 for Belle Grove 1758 Ext. 287 sage at 540-869-5775. *Dramatizations* *Inspirational*
The Salvation Army, Winchester & National Trust Members. Tours *Live Animals* *Refreshments*
Corps, is urgently seeking volun- are free for children 12 and under. CHURCH BRIEFS Take a walk through Christmas Call 540.869.7442 or visit our web-
teers for their annual Christmas Group rate available for 12 or more event site: www.myabundantlife.com for
kettle bell ringing activities. Ring- people with reservations. Each year, Live Nativity more info!
ing begins at numerous locations Belle Grove’s rooms are decorated Abundant Life Church, December
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vered
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some races we’re concerned about possible equipment right now.
ing but wound up losing the cham-
leading up to the cutoff (end of the reg-
Jeff Burton, exchanged blows af-
“We’re racing as hard as we can. with a workplace matter. It very likely
pionship by 39. ter Burton inexplicably wrecked
LOW: Dale Earnhardt Jr. contin- Gordon’s Chevy under a caution also validates a position you have long
ued to struggle. Ninety-three races flag at Texas Motor Speedway on held.
have passed since his last victory. Nov. 7. It’s difficult to buy Burton’s
He will begin his fourth season at explanation that he didn’t do it on
Denny Hamlin’s (left) SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-
inspirational run was one
Hendrick Motorsports with his purpose. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Han- ber 21) An attempt to get too personal
2010 Season’s
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Is Racing
of the season’s highlights;
dle a potentially awkward situation by
and
third crew chief, Steve Letarte. (A HIGH: The Raybestos Rookie of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s (right) could upset the very private Scorpio.
as Lows
Hard as He Can fourth, Brian Whitesell, took the the Year in the Camping World disappointing finish in the
warming up your confidence reserves Make it clear that there’s a line no one
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reins just for one race.) He finished Truck Series, Austin Dillon, actu- points standings was a low, Day is
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cord fifth consecutive Cup only three top-five finishes. LOW: The rookie of the year in sport.
has time to pick up the pieces.
championship, which is even more HIGH: Another driver who didn’t Cup, Kevin Conway, never finished expect an old friend to contact you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to effect.
The 39-year-old Chevys won 18 Cup races, and
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no onedidn’t
elsewin
in qualify for the Chase won the sea- higher than 14th and was 35th in TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s December 21) The savvy Sagittarian
during the 2008 regular season, but
the sport’s history has won more son’s two most prestigious races. the point standings.
Toyotas won 12. Fords won four, Roman
after making the Chase, proceeded
than
to and Dodge’s one-team, three-car not too early for the practical Bovine might be able to keep a family dis- the aid
win itsthree.
first two races. He wound up Jamie McMurray captured both HIGH: The most improved perfor-
effort claimed two.
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third in the Sprint Cup standings. NASCAR the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard mance came from Kevin Harvick,
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who bettered his average finish
from 19.9 in 2009 to 8.7 in 2010.
Monte Dutton has covered mo- 2011. A recent contact can offer some ting everyone involved to talk things be 365
mean he’s going
emblematic of to
theback off. that fol-
season NASCAR officials tried to fine two Under the point system in place
torsports for The Gaston (N.C.) interesting insights. out. • On
Roush Fenway driver Gazette since 1993. He was named
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do.” Talladega
Biffle, fromSuperspeedway
Vancouver, Wash., sports for
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program should be respected, not exploited. tions should be. Best to make it a coop- ons. A
championship was inspirational since had1993.a Hedisappointing
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Series back in 2003. He finished sec- wide and Camping World Truck Press Association in 2008. His time beckons, but for some Moon AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- and chi
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later. A year ago, three Roush Fenway Biffle also was rookie of the year in (http://nascar.rbma.com) features all Children, so do some workplace chal- ary 18) An unexpected request could • On
drivers — Biffle, Carl Edwards and both series. He came up through of his reporting on racing, roots music lenges. Deal with the second first, then make you rethink a position you’ve first si
Matt Kenseth — made the Chase. NASCAR’s developmental system, and life on the road. E-mail Monte at
They could do it again, but the posi- winning track championships early in nascar_thisweek@yahoo.com. you’ll be free to enjoy the fun time. had for a long time. Meanwhile, plan a States,
tions of Biffle and Kenseth are hardly his career at Tri-City Raceway in West
Richland, Wash., and Portland (Ore.)
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Checks, Tire Replacement & Much system • Diesel engines and additional parts/labor parts, installation and labor. Additional charges may be applied for diesel, V10, HEMI V8, fluid disposal, synthetic oils.
Special wheels/specialty vehicles slightly higher. Price does not include repairs that might be required after inspection.
More. Helps Increase Fuel Economy, extra • Vehicles requiring longer-life antifreeze or 2
Offer valid only for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Plymouth & Eagle vehicles except Chrysler Crossfire. Must present
Extend Tire Life, Improves Handling, or more gallons are higher

+ Tax coupon when order is written. Customer is responsible for local tax.
2 - Redeemable at this dealership only. Not applicable to previous charges or old accounts. Offer valid for a single
vehicle following the 16-point Vehicle Checkup. Discount valid for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Plymouth & Eagle
Reduces Pressure Fluctuations vehicles. Not redeemable for cash or body shop repairs. Cannot be used with any other advertised specials, rebates
Expires Dec. 31, 2010 Expires Dec. 31, 2010 or like services.
DETAIL SPECIAL Mopar Value Line Brake

®
Reg. $149.99 WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS! Pad or Shoe Replacement
99.95 NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 99.95 + Tax

$
$ Dodge Truck
•
+ Tax
Hand Wash & Wax Exterior
OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY TO SERVE YOU! Includes: Front or rear disc brake pad or shoe
replacement with Mopar® Value Line Brakes
• Vacuum & Shampoo Interior (semimetallic) • Inspect rotor, drum and caliper
• Clean & Protect Leather (refacing/machining extra) • Check brake fluid
level • Road test vehicle • Ram heavy Duty

•
(If equipped)
Clean Engine • Clean Trunk PRE-HOLIDAY TRAVEL SPECIAL! 4x4/2500/3500 trucks higher • Vehicles not
covered by Mopar Value Line Brakes are higher
• Treat All Exterior Trim BE READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! *Limited lifetime Warranty on Value Line Brake
Pads and Shoes
(MOST CARS, VANS & TRUCKS SLIGHTLY HIGHER)
10% off any service & repairs through Dec. 31,
Expires Dec. 31, 2010 Expires Dec. 31, 2010
plus 23 pt. vehicle safety inspection.
2007 Chrysler 2007 Toyota

Crossfire Limited Prius
15,884 Miles 53,262 Miles
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2008 Ford 2007 Dodge Grand
Fusion SE Caravan SXT
39,572 Miles 36,344 Miles
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