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Saturday, May 10, 2008
Junior juggler: Teen finds creative way to have fun, improve self

Nathan Alger was supposed to be doing his schoolwork. But instead his mother heard contrary noises in the next room, noises clearly not those of a studious teenager. "Stop juggling!" she called to him.

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Monday, March 31, 2008
Former teacher leaves fortune to her churches

It's better to keep on giving than to receive. Virginia Stickley Estep lived 100 years with a big heart. Her father, Dr. Peter Stickley, of Stephens City, certainly had something to do with it. He was the town doctor, as well as a farmer.

Monday, March 24, 2008
Abundant love: It's a family affair for the Funkhousers

STRASBURG — For better or worse, children turn out like their parents. Passed down from one generation to the next can be political views, favorite sports teams, culinary skills, sense of humor, musical talent and a host of other traits good and bad. When Ricky and Beverly Funkhouser mapped out their plan for being parents in the mid-1980s, they identified one thing that would stand above the rest to define their children — unconditional love for others.

Saturday, March 22, 2008
Angel breaks fall: Local children's author writes of miracles in life

STEPHENS CITY — The thing about angels is you never know when they are going to show up. They may glide in on skateboards, flow through fountain pens or accompany words uttered by beloved grandchildren. Author Crystal Flood seems to be surrounded by them. Her children's book, "I Fell On My Angel," (Tate Publishing, $6.99) was released nationwide last week.

Saturday, February 23, 2008
Called home: Doves provide solace for families on many occasions

WASHINGTON, Va. — With frigid wind biting at Mark Rhein's hilltop farm on a recent morning, the quivering, cotton-white bird in his hand could be mistaken for a snowball. Behind him, a bright red loft holds more than 200 white doves, their collective cooing creating a soothing rhythm.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Brain drain: Meditation helps empty mind for true relaxation
Gurgling stomachs, whipping wind and a bathing cat licking its paw were the only interruptions to the quiet inside Elmdea Bean's Stephens City townhouse on a recent morning. Sitting on a pillow on the floor, Bean focussed on a spot on an Oriental rug. She became aware of her breathing, emptying her mind of distractions; intrusive thoughts were gently pushed aside.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Zen meditation: Empty mind
* Seat yourself so that your knees are lower than your belly button. This may require your sitting on several pillows with your knees on the floor. This may also be achieved by sitting on your calves and feet. * Bring your body forward and stretch your arms above your head as you reach along the floor. * Place your hands on your buttocks, assisting them in spreading more.

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