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Volume II, Issue 48 Stephens City • Middletown • Kernstown Dec. 8 – Dec. 14, 2010

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Stephens City
Fond memories generate a new dream
Tippy’s Restaurant in Stephens City begins a new chapter for partners
Tippy’s partners Zack Varkaris and Terry Hudson.
By Lorie Showalter
The Sherando Times
Have you driven by that new
place in Stephens City on Fairfax
Pike and seen the sign “Tippy’s -
Finally Open” and wondered, ‘Why
does that place seem so familiar to
me?’”
It might be familiar to you if you
frequented one of the 50 plus Tip-
py’s Taco House Restaurants in the
1960s and 70s or it might be famil-
iar to you because it reminds you of
the beach, as the sign gives it that
driftwood, homemade, “I know this
place,” comfortable feel. It could
also be a reminder of somewhere
you once visited in the southwest.
The fact is, there are actually less
than ten Tippy’s restaurants left in
the states and the one in Stephens
City is the first of its kind in 28
years. The original 50 or so gradu-
ally went out of business over the
past few decades after the owner
of the franchise passed away just
before he’d intended to go national
with his chain.
So when Terry Hudson, founder
of Sweet Caroline’s in Winchester
and Zack Varkaris approached the
franchiser about starting a new
Tippy’s franchise, it took some
persuading. But Hudson is no nov-
ice when it comes to the restau-
rant business and Varkaris’s family
has been in the business for three
generations, so between the two of
them, they’ve taken an old theme
to a new level.
Tippy’s restaurants have been
serving authentic Tex-Mex food
since 1958, hence old theme, but
the new level comes from the in-
dependent and personal changes
Hudson and Varkaris brings to the
lunch, dinner and bar tables.
Hudson recalls, “I ate at Tippy’s
in Fairfax two times a week for
twenty years of my life so when
I started thinking about selling
Sweet Caroline’s I wanted to get
into something more laid back
and I haven’t eaten anywhere else
since we opened this one, except
for Thanksgiving.” Terry says he
“bugged” the franchise owner for
years to sell a franchise to him and
she finally agreed, putting very few
caveats on the new owners. They
agreed to terms and have made the
restaurant their own updating it
and applying their own style to the
décor and menu.
The fond memories Terry had of
Tippy’s began when he was about
nine years old when he and his soc-
cer team would go there after soc-
cer practice. “The coach would ask
us where we wanted to eat and all
the kids would agree on Tippy’s,”
he said. Hudson confided that he
grew up in subsidized housing and
as a low-income family, his mother
couldn’t afford many restaurant
trips except Tippy’s. Besides the af-
fordability of the food, “it was great
food,” so he continued frequenting
the restaurant as an adult.
Hudson’s warm memories of a
favorite place is what brought Tip-
py’s to Stephens City so that every-
one could enjoy not just the great
food but the “borderline fast food”
it serves. Nothing on the menu is
Hudson recalls, “I ate at Tippy’s in Fairfax two times a week for twenty years of my life so when
I started thinking about selling Sweet Caroline’s I wanted to get into something more laid back
and I haven’t eaten anywhere else since we opened this one, except for Thanksgiving.”
Restaurant seating side in Tippy’s, bar seating on
opposite side.
over $8 and its great for families on
a budget. “You can eat cheap and
actually be waited on, have good
service, good food, and a great at-
mosphere with fast food prices;
but with a much higher quality of
food,” he explained.
Zack, who grew up in England
says, “It is a franchise but we’ve
taken the franchise and personal-
ized it, we have high quality meat
and don’t cut corners; everything is
fresh, we keep it simple and want
people to come in, have a drink and
enjoy their meal.” His favorite are
the taco salads and the fish taco
which is made with tilapia.
“We’ve only used Tilapia so far,
it’s egg-whipped, very light, no
deep frying so it’s very light and
healthy,” says Varkaris. During
the football season while the NFL
games are playing on one of the
large television monitors they ad-
vertise crunchy beef taco’s for only
one dollar.
On the Sunday that this reporter
was visiting Tippy’s, the Redskins
and Giants were in the fourth
quarter losing 28-7 but fortunately
that did little to deter my appetite
since the taco really was good and
I allowed the music on the Satellite
station to be my welcome distrac-
tion from the beating they were
taking. True, I’m not a huge Red-
skins fan but the fish taco was so
good I forgot who they were losing
to anyway and that was the first
‘fish’ taco I’d ever eaten.
Prior to my visit to the restau-
rant, I would drive by and wonder
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inside was a great respite from the
congested traffic and the some-
times overwhelming hustle and
bustle of the holiday crush. While
I sat at the bar, which also offers
high tables against a makeshift wall
dividing the bar from the main
restaurant, I noticed that Sean,
the weekend bartender, sported a
Pittsburgh Steelers shirt and cap.
I heard no complaints from the
diehard Redskins fans at the bar,
so I gather it’s simply a place for all
football fans to share their mutual
enjoyment of the games.
While the occupancy limit of the
restaurant is a good 49 people, the
private intimacy of the place re-
minds diners of a bygone era. The
décor is cozy, friendly and uniquely
inviting so that even though you
just what kind of place Tippy’s was. can grab a quick bite and be gone
I remembered the old High’s dairy in ten to twenty minutes, you find
store that used to be there and then yourself wanting to stay … just a
recalled a Domino’s Pizza had held little bit longer.
court there for awhile, now the An autographed mini-guitar is
parking lot is filled with cars, and on display behind the bar, signed
even though I grew up n the 70s “Billy G.” (Billy Gibbons) from ZZ
I’d never heard the name Tippy’s. Top and for contrast there is a
So, I just had to go inside and see Ghostbusters ambulance sporting
what it was because the name of a few signatures. In fact, most ev-
the restaurant itself is tilted, each erything in the restaurant was built
letter leaning one way or the other, by Varkaris and Hudson. The bar,
literally tipping backwards and for- the tables, even the tilted Tippy’s
wards. sign was made by the pair, a make-
To my delight, I found that the shift testament to their hard work
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“It is a franchise but we’ve taken the franchise and personalized it, we have high quality meat
and don’t cut corners; everything is fresh, we keep it simple and want people to come in, have
a drink and enjoy their meal,” says Varkaris.
Stephens City
and quality food with ease, you’ll the restaurant behind the façade.

The
have a great time.”
Tippy’s offers appetizers, salads,
tacos, burritos, and enchiladas;
with the highest priced plate on
Tippy’s is open Sunday 11 a.m. to
11 p.m., Monday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.,
Tuesday through Thursday from
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and

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platter which includes a burrito,
two tacos, and choice of guacamo-
Saturday’s from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
They’re located at 175 Fairfax Pike
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Varkaris says, “At lunch time the Tippy’s has Karaoke Wednesday
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“Walking in a winter wonderland”

Clearbrook park on Route 11 north dazzles the eye
Entrance to the Clearbrook park
By Lorie Showalter
The Sherando Times
For local residents, parents
and children who would like to
get into the spirit of the season
and see a spectacular holiday
light show, all you need do is get
on Interstate 81 and drive north
about 14 miles from Stephens
City or 20 miles from Middle-
town.
Lighted bridge in the Walking Wonderland.
You can also take Route 11
north and that’s where you’ll
begin to see the colorful lights
of the Clearbrook park north of
Winchester off Route 11. You
simply can’t miss it, especially if
your journey begins at dark.
The grand illumination was
Saturday, December 4th to the
theme of “Walking in a Win-
ter Wonderland” where they
opened the season with caroling
and a throng of light walkers. No,
they weren’t walking lightly, they
were walking to the lighting of
the half-million or so lights that
are arranged in various Christ-
mas themes.
The park is open from now un-
til the end of the year and will
close on the 24th and 25th of this
month, then reopen until New
Year’s. The show is sponsored
by the Frederick County Parks
and Recreation Department and
is an amazing amalgamation of
Christmas lights.
The lights begin in an arch
from the entryway throughout
the meandering walkway of the
park, through the woods and
nearly frozen lake where Santa’s
sleigh and reindeer rests upon
the glassy waters.
Somewhere along the paved
walking path is a metal drum
with warmth emanating from
the depth of the barrel, which
draws as many walkers as do the
sights, including a partridge in a
pear tree, two turtle doves, and
elves, among other features.. The
frigid temperature along with
the biting wind Sunday night
was enough to convince walkers
they had made it to the North
Pole.
The fact that snow has not yet
covered the ground never really
enters the mind since one is so
focused on the magnificent light
display. As the evening darkens
and the reflections dance across
the lake, Santa can sometimes
be seen through the cabin win-
dows.
The cabin offers a respite from
the cold and the possibility for
children to meet Santa or warm
up with hot chocolate and cook-
ies.
The atmosphere is one that
ignites the imagination no mat-
ter the age; but be sure to wear
warm clothing: hats, gloves,
boots, and the works as the tem-
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3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
5 teaspoons rapid-rise yeast
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Add eggs, 1 at a time; beat 10 minutes
or until dough is elastic, occasionally
scraping sides of bowl.
2. Meanwhile, lightly oil large bowl.
Transfer dough to prepared bowl;
cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let
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allow winds to cut right through
whatever you thought was going
to keep you warm.
An arched bridge leads out
of the park display, beautifully
strewn with sparkling lights of
various colors. The walk can be
as long or short as you want and
one in which you can see both
sides of every creation.
As the evening goes from dusk
to dark, the lighted pathways,
forest trees bare of leaves and
lighted characters begin their
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of the speakers, adding to the
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Middletown Town Council work session

By Sue Golden
The Sherando Times
The Middletown Town Council
met for its December work ses-
sion on Monday night. The first
order of business was a proposed
change in proffer by the “Village
of Middletown,” a development
already approved for the north end
of Middletown. Boyd Mathias, who
owns C&B’s garage, next to where
the development is planned; Da-
vid Holliday, the developer; Fred
Warton, the town planner; and
Ty Lawson, Mr. Holliday’s lawyer,
came before the council to preview
changes that the parties and VDOT
have agreed to regarding the inter-
section of Route 11 and Reliance
Road. As part of its original proxy,
the Villages of Middletown are re-
sponsible for the “signalization of
the intersection,” which includes
a traffic light, sidewalks, etc., no
later than the time the plat for the
30th house is pulled. Mr. Holliday
anticipates the signalization to cost
approximately $250,000.
At issue is the placement of a
sidewalk in front of C&B garage. If
the intersection is put in while the
garage is in its current location, the
sidewalk will not be aligned with
the other sidewalks. However,
C&B anticipates building a new
building in the future. The agree-
ment presented to the Council is
a proposed agreement between
agreement, the council asked the
parties to add that signalization
specifically includes a “traffic sig-
nal;” to take out Mr. Holliday’s
name from the agreement, and re-
fer to the Village of Middletown as
the “Village,” since the covenants
run with the land and not the in-
dividual; and to correct a plat to be
submitted with the change of prof-
fer.
The actual change of proffer will
require a public hearing, so the
change of proffer request will be
added to the January calendar.
Donald Russo, of 7942 Main
Street in Middletown, gave an
impassioned plea to the Council
to lower the cost of an additional
water meter that he would like to
add for an apartment in his house.
The cost of adding a new meter
is $4,500. Mr. Russo agued that
he has followed all of the Town’s
planning rules while renovating
his house. He even paid a $15 fee
for every new toilet he put in the
house. He has been honest and up-
front, but feels he is being punished
for his honesty. Mr. Russo is happy
to pay whatever the installation
of the meter costs, but thinks that
there should be a difference in fees
for large developments verses indi-
viduals.
Mark Brown, Middletown’s May-
or, asked Mr. Russo to put a request
in writing. He also asked Council
member Charles Harbaugh, IV, the
head of the Public Works Com-
mittee, to review the Town’s code
and to look into what other town’s
codes state. The Mayor was clear
that the Council could not indis-
criminately waive fees; that the
Town had to protect itself in the
face of future requests.
The Facilities Committee report-
ed that a request for bids has been
issued for IT issues. Additionally,
the side door on Town Hall is fall-
ing off of its hinges and needs to be
replaced. Police Chief Phil Breeden
is collecting estimates for the re-
pairs. Chief Breeden is also getting
estimates to fix the storm damage
to the side of Town Hall, which
was the result of last year’s snow
storms. The repairs are covered by
insurance, with a $250 deductible.
On a happy note, the Town’s stor-
age shed has a new roof. Thank you
to Chief Breeden for buying the
shingles.
The Personnel and Finance Com-
mittee read recent bills both noted
in and not noted in the Town’s
budget. The bills included:
- $300 for lettering on the new po-
lice car;
- the Southern Software bill, the
company that converts tax data
from Frederick County, was $200
over its $1,500 budget;
- $560 to pull a pump at the water
treatment plant;
- snow truck equipment was, I be- for a town manager.
lieve, $79 over its budget amount The Ordinance Committee re-
of $5,500; ported that the third and final read-
- $8,250 which was the second and ing will take place at the next Town
last payment on the new police car; Council meeting regarding repeal-
and ing decals, getting new decals, and
- $7,050 for 30 electric water me- on the water rates deposit escrow.
ters, which will replace the remain- The Public Safety Committee
ing old water meters in Town, and discussed the fact that new signs
will give the Town two spares. installed by VDOT are hard to see,
Chief Breeden also noted that and will need to be fixed. The Town
the charges for ammunition in the is also having a hard time getting
budget covered both duty ammo Rappahannock Co-op to fix street
and firing range ammo, and that lights that are out in Town. Chief
no new ammo would be needed Breeden noted that Middletown’s
this year. Finally, the Committee is K-9 unit will be graduating soon,
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sibility of each party, depending
on where the parties are in the
building process. Additionally,
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The Public Works Committee re-
ported on the feasibility study pre-
pared by Anderson & Associates,
regarding the prospects of Middle-
town buying water from Strasburg.
Copies of the study are available at
Town Hall.
The 4th of July Planning Com-
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Why I No Longer Celebrate
Christmas
Does it bother you that Christmas has
nothing to do with Christ or that this
celebration is actually blasphemy toward
God? It bothered me. Did you know
God has already set forth specific days to
honor Him yet few know of this?
On Dec 18th, 1:30pm at the Samuels
Public library learn how I came to this
conclusion.
The Northern Va. Church of God is
among those who for 70+ years have
warned of these last days. We teach
God’s laws, Sabbaths & Holy days as the
early Church and Apostles did.
At our website you may also register for
two events TBD: Evolution or The history
of the United States & Islam.
Glenn Douglas Williams
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We do not take collections or solicit for money.
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participate in fundraisers, and help
on the 4th of July. Anyone interest-
ed should contact Mr. Harbaugh
through Town Hall.
Mayor Brown commended the
Chief of Public Works for chang-
ing every water meter in Town in
less than three years.
Mayor Brown told the Coun-
cil that it will have to focus on its
2011 budget, its 2012 budget, and
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the ever present problem with the
water supply for the Town.
There will be a public hearing
on December 13th , at 6:30 pm on
decal elimination and the water
deposit escrow. The next Town
Council meeting is on December
13th at 7:00 pm.
John Blaisdell was not at the work
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1. MEASUREMENTS: What is the
measurement of time called?
2. SCIENCE: What kind of metal is
bauxite used to create?
3. GAMES: Which is the strongest
hand in a poker game?
4. HISTORY: Who killed Alexander
Hamilton in a duel?
5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the
first president born in a hospital?
6. GEOGRAPHY: Where would one
find the popular tourist spot called
“Vieux Carre”?
7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind
of a creature is a gibbon?
8. ASTRONOMY: Rhea is a moon of
which planet?
9. TELEVISION: Which comedians
were famous for the “Who’s on First?”
vaudeville routine?
10. MOVIES: In “The Silence of the
—18—
Lambs,” what was Hannibal the Can-
nibal’s last name?
Answers
1. Chronometry
2. Aluminum
3. Royal flush
4. Aaron Burr
5. Jimmy Carter
6. New Orleans (The French Quar-
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7. Ape
8. Saturn
9. Abbott and Costello
10. Lecter
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1. What was Buddy Holly’s first
No. 1 single record? When was it
released?
2. What was the song in question in a
lawsuit between Gary U.S. Bonds and
Chubby Checker?
3. Which song is The Knack best
known for?
4. Who is William Michael Albert
Broad? What was his first record?
5. Which of these Creedence Clear-
water Revival songs hit No. 1 on the
U.S. charts: “Bad Moon Rising,”
“Proud Mary” or “Green River”
6. Who released an album in 1990
with the title “Smooth Noodle
Maps”?
Answers
1. “That’ll Be the Day,” in 1957.
The song appeared on an album of the
same name.
2. “Quarter to Three” was No. 1 hit
for Bonds in 1961. He claimed that
Checker used it as a basis for “Dancin’
Party” and sued because of the simi-
larities. The suit was settled out of
court.
3. “My Sharona” was a No. 1 hit in
1979. It stayed on the charts for six
weeks.
4. None other than Billy Idol. His
first record was “Dancing With
Myself” b/w “Mony Mony.” Neither
song broke the Top 100 chart barrier.
5. Oddly enough, none of them rose
higher than the No. 2 spot, yet all were
certified either Platinum or Gold.
6. Devo.
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1. Name the last N.L. pitcher before
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to not win the Cy Young Award
despite getting more first-place votes
than the winner?
2. Who was the last rookie pitcher
to be a 20-game winner in the major
leagues?
3. Who was the first Division I-A
college football player to pass for 300
or more yards and run for 200 or more
yards in the same game?
4. Name the player who holds the
record for most NBA regular-season
games played.
5. How old was Jimmy Carson
when he tallied 55 goals for the Los
Angeles Kings in 1987-88?
6. When was the last time Mexico’s
men’s soccer team reached the World
Cup quarterfinals?
7. Who holds the single-season
record for the most wins in World
Cup skiing?
Answers
1. San Diego’s Trevor Hoffman,
who finished second to Atlanta’s Tom
Glavine in 1998.
2. Tom Browning won 20 for Cin-
cinnati in 1985.
3. Marques Tuiasosopo, for the Uni-
versity of Washington in 1999.
4. Robert Parish played in 1,611
NBA games.
5. He was 19.
6. It was 1986.
7. Vreni Schneider won 14 times in
the 1988-89 season.
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Christmas on the Commons brings community together

Event offers food and fun for the whole family

A boy enjoys decorating

Dudley Rinker dressed as Santa arrives at Christmas
on the Commons.
By Rachel Hamman
The Sherando Times
Christmas on the Commons
in Stephens City was far from
common this year. Those who
attended were treated to a va-
riety of wonderful things asso-
ciated with Christmas, such as
Christmas music, great food,
hot drinks and the lighting of
the town tree. There was even
a bonfire to help keep people
warm during the evening’s fes-
tivities.
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the Commons began this past
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the audience was treated to
Christmas music by a 6-8 mem-
ber band from Sherando High
School. They entertained the
audience for about forty-five
minutes and then the Robert E.
Aylor school band performed
a variety of Christmas songs
for approximately forty-five
minutes as well. The stage was
packed and parents of band
members showed their support
for their children by attending
the event.
Much to the children’s de-
light, an activity designed es-
pecially for them was ornament
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A girl puts her ornament on the town tree.
wooden ornaments to deco-
rate and could either choose to
keep them or hang them on the
town Christmas tree. The chil-
dren who chose to decorate the
tree with their ornaments could
come back to collect them after
Christmas.
Another kid-friendly activity
at Christmas on the Commons
was making “ornaments” for
the critter tree. This was done
by rolling pine cones in peanut
butter. The peanut butter cov-
ered pine cones were then rolled
in bird seed and hung on the
critter tree for the birds to en-
joy. The critter tree was donated
by Apple Valley Tree Farm and
was set up by the town close to
the stage.
During this fun-filled after-
noon and evening, children
The crowd enjoys the
bonfire during Christmas
on the Commons.
an ornament this past
Saturday at Christmas on
the Commons.
and adults alike could enjoy nesses donated supplies or
delicious Christmas food pre- money to help make Christmas
pared and donated by Aunt B’s on the Commons possible. A
and Bridget’s Baking. Aunt B’s, key organizer of the event, Mi-
owned and operated by Brenda chella Orndorff, says that man-
Myers, helped provide food for power is what is needed most to
any hungry children and adults. make the annual event success-
Bridget’s Baking is owned and ful. Jim and Jo Huey, owners of
operated by Bridget Jeziorows- Waveland Farm on Marlboro
ki. Some of the food provided Road, donated the supplies for
by Aunt B’s and Bridget’s Bak- the crafts. Fliers with spon-
ing included applesauce cake, sors’ names were posted at the
cupcakes and a variety of cook- pavilion, concession stand, and
ies. Hot chocolate and cider the stage. Later on, an official
were also offered. Both Aunt announcement of all the spon-
B’s and Bridget’s Baking helped sors and what they donated
keep the concession stands go- will be printed in The Sherando
ing during the activities of Sat- Times.
urday afternoon and evening. Christmas on the Commons
People could enjoy the music,
eat food, and warm themselves
officially began three years ago.
Since then, it has grown to Sat-
by the bonfire at the same time. urday’s estimated attendance of
The bonfire was monitored by
the Stephens City Fire Depart-
ment throughout the afternoon
and evening.
The town tree, which had been
decorated with the children’s
ornaments, was lit by Mayor
Shull at approximately 5:15. The
town tree, not to be confused
with the tree on the corner near
the Chevron, had been donated
by Wilkins Insurance Agency,
and was set up near the stage by
the town of Stephens City.
Dudley Rinker of Rinker’s Or-
chards dressed up as Santa and
rolled up in a convertible, which
was donated just for the event
by Jack’s Auto Sales. About
twenty Stephens City area busi-
The town tree after it was
decorated and lit.
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In spite of the cold, the
band from Sherando still
plays on at Christmas on
the Commons.
between three and four hun-
dred people including adults
and kids. Dusty Harman and
Michella Orndorff are the main
chair-people who organize the
event. Before Christmas on
the Commons began, Orndorff
shared her ideas for it with Mrs.
Jo Huey. They wanted to come
up with a town Christmas ac-
tivity that would bring the com-
munity together in the spirit of
the season. A few years ago, Or-
ndorff went to Brian Henshaw,
the town planner of Stephens
City, and Mike Kehoe, the town
manager, and asked them about
having Christmas on the Com-
mons. Henshaw and Kehoe sug-
gested Orndorff would make a
good chairperson because she
had come up with the idea for
the event. Orndorff said that
years ago the Lions Club used to
do something similar to Christ-
mas on the Commons. After
organizing the event, Orndorff
and Harman got permission
from the school board to adver-
tise Christmas on the Commons
at local elementary schools. The
activities of Christmas on the
Commons are more suitable for
kids ages fifth grade and under,
but older kids can still attend
the event and enjoy the fun.
Michella Orndorff, who works
at Stephens City Insurance
Agency Corp, attended Christ-
mas on the Commons from
beginning to end. She has an
eleven year-old son who also
attended the event and helped
with the activities. Orndorff ’s
assistant, Joey LeCroy, also was
also a big help at Christmas on
the Commons. Orndorff helped
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Stephens City meetings
• Dec 13 Water Shut Off Date
• Dec. 14 Personnel Committee at
5:00pm
• Dec. 16 Water/ Sewer Meeting at
5:30pm
• Public Works Meeting at 6:00pm
• Newtown Heritage Festival Mtg. at
7:00pm
• Dec. 21 Historic Preservation
Committee at 5:00pm
• Dec. 22 Finance Committee at
5:00pm
• Dec. 24 Town Office Closed–
Christmas Eve
• Dec. 25 Merry Christmas
• Dec. 27 Parks & Recreation Com-
mission at 7:30pm
• Dec. 28 Planning Commission at
7:30pm
• Dec. 31 Town Office Closed—
New Years Eve
Newcomers club being formed
A branch of the national organiza-
tion of Newcomers Club is forming in
Winchester to welcome women new
to the area.  There will be many fun
activities including coffees, crafts, hik-
ing, golf, book club, cards, dinners
with spouses, and trips to get to know
the area,(whatever the women decide
they’d like to do) and chance to meet
and become involved with other in
the community.All interested women
are encourage to attend a coffee on
Oct. 20 at 10:30For directions or info
call or email:  Susan at 540-247-0712
sr28409@gmail.com or Melanie at
540-722-8043. melhenry2@yahoo.co
Warren County Fairgrounds
Network for aging support
Meets the 3rd Monday of every month
at Westminster Canterbury in “The
Abbey” on the 2nd floor. Social time
11:30am-noon. Share ideas & topics on
senior issues 12-1 pm . All business as-
sociated with seniors are invited. Con-
tact: Lisa Carper 540-722-7458.
Spay today
Local low-cost, non-profit spay and
neuter program for cats and dogs in this
area. Spay Today works with local vets
to obtain lower prices for spaying and
neutering cats and dogs + initial tests
and shots at the time of surgery. To find
out more, please call: 304-728-8330 or
go on-line at www.baacs.org.
Walk in faith nonprofit event
“To Walk In Faith, a grass root non-
profit formed to provide homeless aid,
support and relief in Winchester and
Frederick Co area is currently con-
ducting an ongoing donation drive
of recyclable items including: inkjet
and/or laser printer cartridges, cell
phones, aluminum cans, copper wire
(stripped or unstripped) and other recy-
clable metals. Pickup is available in im-
mediate Winchester and Frederick Co.
areas. Please contact us at: towalkin-
faith@hotmail.com or (540)550-9146
Tops weight loss meetings
It is my time to TAKE OF POUNDS
SENSIBLY. TOPS is an economical
weight loss club. For more informa-
tion call Michelle at 869-9144. Weigh
in weekly with us and get the support
you need this fall to lose that unwant-
ed weight. Meets every Wednesday.
Weigh in at 5:30PM 333 W Cork Street,
Conference Room 2, Winchester, VA
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FCPS
Second Saturday of Each Month @
10 a.m.- On the second Saturday of
each month (Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11,
Jan. 8), sixth grade students and their
families are invited to see a movie at
the Alamo Theater that supports a top-
ic being taught in U.S. History. Before
each film, a brief overview of the histori-
cal period will be provided.
Be a Santa to a senior
 
November 15th to December 15th,
Home Instead Senior Care is coordi-
nating a charitable service project to
spread holiday cheer among lonely,
needy but appreciative seniors in our
community. You can “Be a Santa to a
Senior” by volunteering to purchase
gift(s), participate in our wrapping party,
also deliver the gifts. The code name
of the seniors will be place on an or-
nament that is then placed on a Christ-
mas tree in the following locations:
Walgreen’s@326 Amherst St, 645 E.
Jubal Early Drive  in Winchester and
701 Fairfax Pike in Stephens City. Also,
at K-Mart @ 1675 S. Pleasant Valley Rd
in Winchester and 465 South Street in
Front Royal. For more information you
can call Cheryl Strickland or Daronda
Toole at our office 540-722-8750
Marker-Miller orchards
We have 25 varieties of The Peaks
of Otter wines to select from. We are
taking orders for baked goods for the
holidays and are starting to ship apple
gift packs. November hours are: M-F 9-
5 & Sat. 9-4. The market will be closed
from Thanksgiving Day to Friday, Dec.
3rd. In December we will be open on
Fridays and Saturdays. Our last day
of the season is Thursday, Dec 23rd.
If you have any questions, please call
540-662-1391. Marker-Miller Orchards
Farm Market & Bakery www.marker-
millerorchards.com
Food for the hungry
Join Tiny Tim this holiday season and
help him collect food for the hungry in
our own backyard....  9am to 10am Mall address: 1850 Apple
At every performance of A Christmas
Carol, FCTC will be collecting dona-
tions of non-perishable food items, and
will pass them on to Jefferson County
Community Ministries to aid them in
their work to feed and clothe the needy
in our community! If you haven’t yet
purchased your tickets to this family
favorite, follow the link below..... we’ll
see you at the theater! Whether it’s part
of your Thanksgiving celebration week-
end, the Christmas in Shepherdstown
festivities, or as an early Christmas gift,
you won’t want to miss this year’s most
anticipated holiday show. Performanc-
es are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00
and Sundays at 2:30, November 26th
through December 5th.  Student prices
and great group rates are available!To
make reservations or for more informa-
tion, call 304-268-7798 or visit www.
fullcircletheaterco.org.
sign autographs, talk to the audience
and take photographs.  Tickets are $8
in advance, $10 at the door, or $15 for
VIP seating.  For more details visit the
show website at http://fashionshow.
svca.net.  SVCA, 4699 Valley Pike,
Stephens City.
Apple Blossom Mall santa
December 12, 2010 This is a special
time to visit Santa, this time is reserved
just for children with Autism/Special
Needs. The Apple Blossom Mall will
make the Santa area “Sensory Friend-
ly” with lower lighting and quieter sur-
roundings.Please feel free to forward
this information to educators, social
workers or medical professionals who
work with children with Autism/Special
Needs. Sunday, December 12 from
Blossom Drive Winchester, VA 22601
Enter at the mall Food Court doors.If
you, or someone you know has a child
that would enjoy this wonderful event,
please contact Mindy at 540-931-8662
or by email at mindydawson@citlink.
net for more information. Or contact the
mall directly at 540-665-0202.
Sing at the National Christmas Tree
Friday, December 17, 2010 At 6pm,
The Robert E. Aylor Middle School Se-
lect and Treble Chorus will be singing
as part of the President’s Park Christ-
mas Concert Series on The Ellipse in
Washington, D.C. (The National Christ-
mas Tree). Being selected to perform
as part of the concert series is highly
competitive and it’s an honor for a choir
to be selected to perform.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 1:00
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 1:00
PM - 2:15 PM EST. Take a break! Self
care tips for the cancer caregiver. Tues-
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2:15 PM EST. Telephone workshops
are led by American Cancer Society
patient advocates, trained Clinical So-
cial Workers available to assist cancer
patients and caregivers with problems
such as loss of income or lack of health
insurance, locating community resourc-
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emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis.
To register for the telephone work-
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Great people skills and a profes-
sional demeanor are key. This
individual should enjoy the free-
dom of setting his or her own
hours and meeting new people.
Previous advertising sales expe-
rience is a plus. The candidate
must be dependable, reliable
and be a self-starter. This is a
commission-based position.
If you are poised and ready to
take the next step in your sales
career, email:
angie@sherandotimes.com
The Salvation Army Bell Ringers
The Salvation Army, Winchester
Corps, is urgently seeking volunteers
for their annual Christmas kettle bell
ringing activities. Ringing begins at nu-
merous locations November 8th and will
run through December 24th from 9am
until 9pm Monday through Saturday.
The Salvation Army invites individuals,
families, civic organizations, church
groups, etc. to consider this volun-
teer opportunity. You and your group
can become involved in giving back
to those around us who are in need
of food, temporary housing and other
social service assistance.  Dollars gen-
erated here stay here to serve individu-
als and families from the Winchester,
Clarke and Frederick County area.
For additional information, please con-
tact Brenda McDonald at 540-662-
4777, x15.
Enter to win a red fleece robe from
The Miller House.
Drawing: Thursday, Dec. 30. One per-
son will win a red fleece robe, one size
fits all. The Miller House is located in
Stephens City, Va., in the childhood
home of owner, Brenda Miller. The
Miller House sells solid wood furniture,
all built in the U.S.A. We also offer full
service interior design. Our unique
accessories and seasonal décor will
add a bit of drama to any home. The
Miller House is open every day through
Campground Property for Sale
Own a piece of
heaven in the lovely
Shenandoah Valley
North Fork Resort,
located in
Front Royal
$1,500 $500
Price Slashed
must sell!!!
Call for more details
540-551-2072
Christmas Eve. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday - Saturday and from noon to 5
p.m. Sunday.
Adopt a child for Christmas
Frederick County Dept. of Social Ser-
vices will again be helping our foster
care children and our foster care pre-
vention children with Christmas this
year. This year the agency is doing a
toy drive. Anyone wishing to donate an
unwrapped new toy can drop it off at all
local area Daily Grind Coffee Shops,
Applebee’s, located in front of Wal-Mart
on Rt. 50 West and at Grove’s Harley
Davidson on Rt. 50 east. We will be ac-
cepting toys through December 20th.
Anyone wishing to adopt a child for
Christmas can do so by contacting the
Frederick Co. DSS, at 540-665-5688.
The Frederick County Dept. of Social
Services would like to thank the com-
munity for their continued support in
helping to make a child’s Christmas a
little brighter.
Ccap Christmas giveaway
Christmas give away December
21, Tuesday @ First United Methodist
church  308 N. Braddock St. Starts
8:30 am we need toys all ages. We
need mp3 players cd players, cameras,
snuggies, sleep pants 11 sizes, gift
cards $10, $15 and $25 from Walmart,
Borders Heaters Call Fran at 336-
0415 We also need volunteers. 112
South Kent Street Winchester VA
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Pictures with Santa
Visit Santa at Bearly Believable Satur-
days December 11th and 18th. 11am
to 3pm. FREE photos with Santa! 218
Elizabeth Drive, Stephens City VA .
540-868-1139
Toys for tots drop
This coming Saturday -December 11th!  
11am-6pm...Bring a new, unwrapped
toy for Toys for Tots and get a one top-
ping, large pizza for $6! Live remote
broadcast by 99.3 THE FOX! Live Mu-
sic by In Search of Reason! Come en-
joy and BRING A TOY! By: Papa John’s
Front Royal
Mom’s night out
The MOMS Club of Stephens City hosts
YOUR NIGHT OUT! Let us watch your
kids while you shop, wrap, eat or do
whatever it is you need to do without
the kids! Friday 12/10 and 12/17 6pm
to 9pm Pizza and snacks, Christmas
Craft and Christmas Cartoons. $20 for
the first child and $15 for each additional
child. If interested call Mary -868-8700
All Proceeds go to Relay For Life
Holidays heart support group
Wednesday afternoons at The Lau-
rel Center starting December 1st
ending December 29th 3pm to 5pm
This is a series of 5 FREE workshops
with holiday themes to help survivors
find joy and peace of mind throughout
the holiday season. No artistic tal-
ent required; just a desire to enjoy the
season even during times of crisis.
Projects Include:
1. Holiday Feeling Collages
2. Holiday Card Making
3. Prayer Ornaments
4. Affirmation Ornaments
5. New Year Journals
The Laurel Center 540-667-6160 for
directions.
15th annual Stephens City Christ-
mas tree sale
Through December 20, 2010. Ben-
efits the Boy Scot Troop 159 Monday
throught Friday 12 noon to 9pm Satur-
day and Sunday 9am to 9pm Located
on Route 277 Fairfax Pike (across from
Food Lion Shopping Center) Carrying
Fraser Fir and White Pine at reason-
able prices
CHURCH BRIEFS
Harpers Ferry Christmas
Dec 11, 2010 Time varies
Dec 12, 2010 Time varies
40th Annual Harpers Ferry Olde
Tyme Christmas 2010, Dec. 3, 4, 5, 11,
The news
& 12. Join us for a Traditional Christmas
Celebration Set in 1860’s, a time when
quaintly decorated streets come alive
for the holiday season. Sponsored by
the Harpers Ferry Merchant Associa-
tion. For a full schedule of events visit
www.historicharpersferry.com . Dec. 3
6:30 to 9:30; Dec. 4 9:00 to 9:00; Dec. 5
9:00 to 6:00; Dec. 11 9:00 to 9:00; Dec.
12 9:00 to 6:00
Holiday Bazaar
Dec 11, 2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of the
Shenandoah Valley, Route 11, Ste-
phens City, VA.
Winter Holiday Art and Craft Bazaar.
Gifts for all will abound! Musicians will
play for your shopping pleasure. Ven-
dors will sell pottery, jewelry, quilts,
purses, scarves, hand-made shopping
bags, wreaths and swags, ornaments,
hand-crafted body scrubs, and many
other items. You will also find “instant
soups” and “instant cakes” in jars to
gift or prepare at home, and a variety
of fresh home-baked goods. The “Ritzy
Boutique” will specialize in high qual-
ity gently-used gifts. There will also
be hourly raffles featuring a variety of
wonderful prizes. Your purchases can
be gift-wrapped at the church by the gift
wrapping elf. Children may request an
elf to help them choose presents for spe-
cial people, and will have an opportunity
to decorate their own wrapping paper.
Childcare will be available for any little
people who don¹t enjoy shopping. De-
lectable homemade brunch, lunch and
beverages will be served in our café.
Laurie Morrison 540-869-6965
SVCA Winter sports leagues
CoEd Basketball (ages 4-12) and
Indoor Soccer (ages 8-12) - Children
will be broken out into age appropriate
leagues.  Tryouts on Nov. 13th.  Prac-
tice Dates Dec. 4th, 11th, and 18th. 
Games every Saturday in January and
February.  Awards Night, March 5th.
Live Nativity
Dec 18, 2010 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ref-
uge Church, 717 Refuge Church Rd.,
Stephens City.Live nativity, snacks
available. Bad weather date, December
19th.Brenda Lambert 540 869-6723
Christmas program
The annual Christmas program at Hites
Chapel United Methodist Church, 150
Chapel Road, Middletown, VA will be
held on Friday, December 10th at 7
pm.  The program title is “The Christ-
mas Story”.  For information call the
church office and leave a message at
540-869-5775.
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Holiday magic in Middletown

Street, which was then in the Italian Touch, decorated the tree. his Christmas tree team from his
middle of town. Middletown has They decided that ladders weren’t young friends and older, respect-
since annexed property to the tall enough, and would be hard ed members of the community.
north of town, which includes the to decorate around. So the pair Charles has an infectious enthu-
land west of Route 81. Harbaugh climbed the tree with the lights! siasm that attracts people to ev-
decided the town needed a town Anyone familiar with cedar trees erything he becomes interested
tree showcasing the town as one know how painful they can be. in. He and his team – the same
drives off of the Interstate. He Imagine climbing a 25 foot tree team that helped to clean up Re-
found a large cedar tree, across with 12 strands of Christmas liance Road – will receive a Let-
from and a little west of, the Lib- lights. Wines, being the lighter ter of Commendation at the next
erty gas station. The 25 foot tree of the two, was responsible for Town Council meeting.”
is in the VDOT right of way, so decorating the top of the tree. Thanks, Charlie and friends for
no permission was needed. The end result was worth the the great Christmas tree; it is tru-
Harbaugh recruited a couple of pain. Middletown’s very own ly impressive.
his friends in town to help with Christmas tree is lit up every
Charlie Harbaugh and Tom Rohrer in front of Middle-
the tree project. Tom Rohrer do- night. It adds warmth to an oth-
town’s Christmas tree.
nated 12 strands of 25 large mul- erwise lonely stretch of road.
By Sue Golden thinks that Middletown needs ticolored bulbs. Dustin Cornwell, Middletown has lighted holiday
The Sherando Times more town events, and is plan- of Cornwell Construction, do- decorations along Main Street
ning musical performances and nated the powers cords needed in town. And many homes and
How many elves does it take a car show in the town park for to plug the bulbs into a power businesses along Route 11 are
to create Christmas magic? In 2011. source. Joe D’Arezzo, of US Roof- decorated as well, creating a very
Middletown, the magic number Most of the small towns in the ing, donated the power outlet festive drive through town.
is six. Town Council member Shenandoah Valley have a town strip. Doug Cornwell (no relation According to Middletown’s P.O. Box 789
Charles Harbaugh IV is passion- Christmas tree. In keeping with to Dustin) helped with electrical Mayor, Mark Brown, “Charles Stephens City, VA 22655
ate about Middletown. He heads his civic pride, Harbaugh decided issues. wanted the Town to have its own 540-869-2004
the 4th July Planning Committee, Middletown needed a Christmas Harbaugh thought he had a Christmas tree. Charles has no www.prosperitylandscaping.com
and has fundraisers throughout tree too. He researched Middle- truck with a bucket coming to concept of the word “impossible.”
the summer to raise funds for the town’s Christmas tree history, help them decorate the tree one As far as Charles is concerned,
FALL IS HERE AND
fireworks display. Be sure to sup- and found that the town use to Saturday morning in December. some things might take longer, WINTER’S AROUND
port his softball tournaments and decorate a tree at the United When the truck failed to arrive, or a greater effort, but they are
car washes next summer. He also Methodist Church, on Main Harbaugh and Phillip Wines, of not impossible. He put together THE CORNER!
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For Sale? Yard
Sale? Wanted?
List them here for
FREE!
Send your ad to:
angie@sherandotimes.com
FOR SALE
King size electric blanket, dual
controls, off white color. $55.00
King size comforter, cranberry
color.   $30.00
Call 540-532-5780
1987 Wedding Dress.  Profession-
ally sealed.  Long Sleeve.  White
satin with elaborate beading
and lace.  V-cut back.  Cathe-
dral length train and veil.  In-
cludes train carrier.  Size 6 to
8.  $500.  Can email photos.  Call
571-405-8350  mattress, low profile box springs, &
2007 Ford Focus SES
Black, 50K, PW/PL/PM, Sunroof,
Leather interior, 30 MPG. $12,000
OBO.
Call 540-877-1217
20 ton wood splitter $900, used
once.Rototiller $700.00, used
once.
Please call 869-2452
1902 Price & Teeple Fancy Ma-
hogany Upright Piano.  Works,
but needs to be restored. $2500.
OBO.
Day - 540-868-1138
Golf Cart, battery operated,
cherry red, new paint, runs great!
$2700.00.
Call 540-551-2128
2004 White Yamaha Golf Cart.
Battery operated, rear seat, full
lights, runs great, excellent con-
dition, garage kept since pur-
chased. Charger and cover in-
cluded. $2,800 OBO.
Call 540-667-2735
Guitar, black, 6-string acoustic,
wonderful Christmas gift, exc.
cond., $600, Guitar, Jackson, 6-
string electric, loaded, a “scream-
er”, $800, Keyboard, Yamaha
Motif 77, full midi, exc. cond.,
$3,000, Keyboard, Roland RD
700 (88), exc. cond., $2,800, Ro-
land Fantom Synthesizer, loaded,
$2,600, ‘92 Cadillac D’Elegant,
4-door, good engine, new tires,
good paint, gray, $3,500,
Call 540-869-3333
December 8 – December 14, 2010 • The Sherando Times • Page 13
Classifieds
2008 Chrysler Town and Country.
Call 540-550-5380
Handyman/repair/remodeling
business assets for sale. 2002 14
foot freightliner/sprinter van fully
loaded with tools. Ready to run
business now. To much informa-
tion to list so if you are interested
please email me. $28,000 for all
or willing to split tools and van.
$22,000 for van and $6,000 for
tools. Call 703-930-3438
Vending machine business for
sale.  Asking $38,000.  This is an
established route with excellent
clients.  There are 9 locations and
a total of 16 machines.  Call 540-
514-9858
King size Simmons firm pillowtop
low profile frame. Excellent, prac-
tically new condition. Can e-mail
picture $999/set. 7 Foot Air Hock-
ey Table - New  Can E-Mail pic-
ture $250.00.
Call 540-723-0285
1999   Dodge 1500 Ram con-
version van. 7 passenger 4
captains  seats/ rear bench.
Auto,  V- 6.  Nice Chrome
wheels.  Green  in color. 109,000
miles, very sharp & well main-
tained in good condition. New
inspection. In  the Stephens City
area. $3350 OBO.
Call 540-327-0811
Exercise Bike for sale $50.00
Please call 540-955-6381 or 540-
955-4860
4 black metal swival bar stools
24” high, like new. $100 for the
set or $30 each.
Call 540-465-3898
2005 Dodge Stratus .
4 cylinder. 146k. New Tires.New
Time Belt.$3,500 : )
Call 703-473-5235
Pitbull Puppies part red nose and
blue nose. $50.00 540-336-4435
WANTED
Need someone to cut a few trees
from my property, You keep wood
for compensation.
Call 540-869-2163
“To Walk In Faith”, is conducting a
donation drive of aluminum cans,
copper wire and recyclable met-
als. Pickup is available in immedi-
ate Winchester and Frederick Co.
areas.Call 540-550-9146
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Gift Card Pros and Cons
For many who do last-minute holi-
day shopping, speed is essential.
There’s no more time to ponder and
compare and wander the aisles look-
ing for the perfect gift.
Gift cards can be a fast purchase, but
you still need to take a little care. Con-
sider the recipient’s interests. Teenag-
ers might appreciate a gift card to a
music store. Handy homeowners will
use a gift card to the local hardware
store. For women, if you can find an
all-mall card, so much the better.
However, not all gift cards are alike.
While the industry used to be guilty of
abuse with gift-card expiration dates
and fees, new rules this year force
merchants to keep the cards (and the
balance) active for five years. If there
are per-purchase fees, they must be
written on the package. Balance carry-
over fees can’t be assessed until the
card has been used at least once. After
that, however, fees can be assessed
once a month, and there’s nothing to
limit the amount of fees that can be
charged for that.
If the card is lost, there’s no guaran-
tee you can get a replacement, even
with your receipt. If you can get a
replacement, there are sure to be fees.
Do your homework and be sure what
you’re getting.
There are new warnings out this year
about pre-loaded gift cards you take
off the rack: There might not be any
money there by the time your recipi-
ent uses them. Scammers have figured
out how to read the code on a card,
call the toll-free number on the back,
and then spend that money. Instead of
buying a pre-loaded card, get a blank
card from a clerk or customer services
and have the amount loaded while you
wait. Then hold on to your receipt in
case something happens.
For the Internet-savvy recipient,
consider an e-gift card, also known as
a virtual gift card. You e-mail a special
code to the recipient, who prints it out
and takes it to the store. It spends just
like a plastic gift card.
Be careful of the store: If it goes
bankrupt, the gift cards you buy might
be worthless.
Consider giving cash instead. While
it’s thought that nearly 30 percent
of gift cards go unused every year,
nobody loses track of cash.
David Uffington regrets that he can-
not personally answer reader ques-
tions, but will incorporate them into
his column whenever possible. Write
to him in care of King Features Weekly
Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to
columnreply@gmail.com.
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