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14 No conflict here Council rezoning controversy

Mayor recovering from bypass

2 2 11 Page • Warren County Report • Early October, 2009 “I’m feeling good. I’m still a little sore, but other than that I’m feeling real Town good … [and] I really want to thank everybody for their thoughts and prayers and all the telephone calls.” – Front Royal Mayor Eugene Tewalt Tewalt hopes to rejoin the municipal fray by Oct. 12 Mayor’s unexpected triple bypass surgery was not the result of a heart attack On Sept. 30, just 12 days after open-heart surgery to clear that heart is in good shape,” Juanita surgery and a week after his re- blockage. Tewalt told us. “The thing of it turn home, Tewalt and his wife “His doctor emphasized his is, I don’t think he would have Juanita explained the mayor did not have a heart attack, but had $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ gone to Warren Memorial Hospi- $ $ tal, at his wife’s urging, as a result $ Access Dry Cleaners $ of chest pain symptoms. $ 29 East Jackson Street, Front Royal $ “On Tuesday the 15th, I was $ (located in the Old Noahs Ark Pet Store Between Sheriff’s Office and Schewels)$ having chest pains, my arms got $ 540-631-9300 $ very weak. And on Wednesday $ $ the same thing happened, so I $ $ went to the emergency room at $ September/October $ Warren Memorial. They checked $ $ my heart, kept me overnight. On $ FOOD DRIVE $ He must be feeling better! - Front Royal’s mayor stops Thursday I did a stress test, which $ $ I failed,” to smell the flowers, or at least prune them and the $ $ As a result of that failed test Get $1.00 off bushes a tad on the way back into his house after his $ each piece of regular $ first post-operative media grilling. Tewalt was taken by ambulance to Winchester Medial Center’s $ drycleaning for each $ By Roger Bianchini appears to be the case with Front heart catheritization unit. There $ $ Warren County Report Royal Mayor Eugene Tewalt’s tri- it was determined Tewalt had $ CAN OF FOOD DONATED. $ ple bypass surgery around noon blockage in three arteries to his $ $ Sometimes it’s better to head on Friday, Sept. 18, at Winchester heart. The following day, Friday, $ Help us help your community $ trouble off at the pass. And that Medical Center. Sept. 18, at 12:30 p.m. Tewalt had $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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gone on his own. I just said we’re thought,” the mayor admitted. While he appeared healthy, with calling the doctor and I called Be that as it may, Tewalt told us good color, and at ease, even stop- the doctor,” the dutiful and ever he hopes to be back in the mu- ping to do a little front yard bush watchful wife added. nicipal saddle by the next Front pruning on his way back into his So, how is his recovery going, Royal Town Council meeting on house on Sept. 30, we would sug- we asked. Oct. 12. – Of course that plan gest the mayor not push his reen- “I’m feeling good. I’m still a lit- is pending his physician’s okay try into the Lion’s Den of River tle sore, but other than that I’m after upcoming examinations City politics too hard. – Heck, feeling real good,” the mayor re- and post-op checkups. His next around here our guess is you plied. scheduled appointment with could fail a “stress” test without However, Juanita Tewalt told us his heart doctor is on Oct. 8, he any arterial blockage at all, just her husband found out he wasn’t said – “Then he’ll tell me what I the aggravation of being mayor quite as back to normal as he may need to do. And I start rehab next of this simple, little, old, country have thought when he accompa- Monday,” the mayor added. town. And besides the town “ship nied her on a trip to their mailbox “I really want to thank ev- of state” isn’t threatening to sink two days earlier. erybody for their thoughts and in Happy Creek in his absence, “You found out you were a little prayers and all the telephone though it has floundered a bit on weak,” she reminded her hus- calls,” Tewalt said of the expres- that roaring body of eastern wa- Juanita and Gene Tewalt in their yard on Sept. 30. band. sions of concern about his health ter over the past two weeks. “I wasn’t quite as chipper as I since he was hospitalized. Page • Warren County Report • Early October, 2009

“We waived the boundary adjustment and agreed to extend water and sewer” to the Town building [on Sept. 14]. This suggestion indicates the waiver we granted is void. This goes way beyond the scope of this request.” – Town Attorney Tom Robinett

A little ‘horse trading’ suggested over county H2O request Town’s ‘Gazebo Behavior Code’ moving – with ‘yutes’ – to Peyton Street parking lot By Roger Bianchini the Shenandoah River. ment, whose administrative offic- Warren County Report The Front Royal Town Council es will be housed there, also serve granted a waiver of out-of town the town. During a Sept. 21 work session water and sewer rates, essentially Shae Parker began the Sept. discussion of the county’s request double hook up fees and rates, to 21 work session discussion by the town waive out of town fees Skyline High School when it was suggesting the town waive the and rates for the extension of completed just over two years double out of town rates “as a central water and sewer to the ago. The council consensus in good will gesture” indicating the new public safety facility planned 2007 was that since the school, town can “work well with others.” near Skyline High School, Vice even situated as it is on county Parker also noted the potential Mayor Bret Hrbek had a thought. land just south of the town lim- negative impact were the town to – “What if we charge the in-town its, would serve town students as charge the higher rate, leading to rate because they’re in town?” well as those from the county, the a county tax hike to cover the ex- Hrbek, chairing the work ses- waiver request made sense from pense that would impact citizens sion in the wake of Mayor Eugene all angles. on both sides of the town-county Tewalt’s unexpected triple bypass In seeking the new utility rate line. Front Royal is a part of War- surgery three days earlier, ex- waiver, county staff has pointed ren County, leading to the oft-de- panded his thought to include a out that the new facility has a bated phenomena of what some boundary adjustment that would similar dual service function. refer to as a “double taxing” of the Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek, chairing for Mayor Tewalt, lis- encompass not only the planned That is due to several factors, in- town’s citizens. tens intently during Sept. 21 council work session. public safety building, but also cluding the housing of a joint 911- Town Attorney Tom Robinett A that session, Hrbek broached the notion the town Skyline High School, and some dispatch center for all emergency raised legal questions about such might want to trade cheap water service to county adjacent, undeveloped county and law enforcement services in a late change in strategy sur- public buildings for the land those buildings are, or land owned by the family of for- the county and town. Both the rounding the county request for will be on - and then some. On Sept. 28, council re- mer Mayor James Eastham that Warren County Sheriff’s Office lower town utility rates at the jected Hrbek’s initiative to bring that idea to the table could extend the town’s access to and Emergency Services Depart- new county government facility. of the next town-county liaison meeting. 3rd Annual Open House/Flea Market Saturday October 17th, 10 am till...

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“Why not horse trade?” – Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek Town

Earlier council work session dis- boundary adjustment offer had county perspective. That per- countered. exploring whether a town code cussion indicated no interest in been excluded from its utility ap- spective is based on the sentence In the wake of its Sept. 14 vote, adjustment was necessary to con- a boundary adjustment for the plication by stating it believed no that boundary adjustment re- the only remaining issue for sider a rate waiver on the current public safety building, which as a such offer was necessary. County quests accompanying future wa- council concerning the public request. government building will provide administration has contended ter-sewer service requests “must safety building is whether it will no tax revenue. the boundary adjustment re- be made prior to a rezoning ac- charge the county the in-town or Horseplay ban extended At its Sept. 14 approval of the quirement created by the town’s tion by the County.” out-of-town water-sewer rate to extension of town water and sew- new water policy of 2006 only Be that as it may, Robinett the facility. At the work session’s end coun- er to the planned public safety involves utility requests where a pointed out, “We waived the Robinett also questioned the cil was informed that the trouble- building, council also agreed to rezoning of property is required. boundary adjustment and agreed grounds for including the near- some “gazebo crowd” that had run waive a written boundary adjust- No rezoning was required on the to extend water and sewer” to by, undeveloped property in any afoul of some East Main Street ment offer on the property from property where the public safe- the building [on Sept. 14]. “This boundary adjustment related to and Chester Street merchants for the applicant, in this case the ty building will be located just suggestion indicates the waiver the public safety building utility their language, general attitude county. north of the Mount Vista Drive we granted is void,” adding later, rate request. and sometimes violent behav- However, county staff respond- entrance to Skyline High School. “This goes way beyond the scope “Do they own that property?” ior had moved around the cor- ed7th to council’sREC-SVEC concern,Ad 5x7:Layout initially It1 is not8/12/09 clear what, 4:16 if any PM por -Pageof this1 request.” Parker asked of the county’s rela- ner into the Peyton Street Town raised by Hrbek, that the written tion of council agrees with that “Why not horse trade?” Hrbek tionship to the undeveloped acre- Parking Lot. Staff said Front Roy- age Hrbek suggested including in al Police Chief Richard Furr was a boundary adjustment request. requesting the famous “Gazebo “No,” Robinett replied. Code” prohibiting “horseplay” At a Co-op, You’re an Owner – Not a Customer. “There’s been no input from among other behaviors deemed the property owner?” Parker que- unsuitable for downtown Front ried. Royal, be moved around the cor- Again the answer was no. ner to the parking lot. Hrbek said he was just suggest- “Why not just post it at the en- ing exploring an opportunity to trance to town?” Holloway sug- boundary adjust some adjacent gested, again drawing laughter. county land the town has already, Parker then asked why the or may offer preferred water and town couldn’t just apply its code sewer rates to. of conduct to all town property, “Can we include the 522 corri- whether it was posted or not? dor [in the boundary adjustment In response to a question from request]?” Chris Holloway of- Hrbek, no one objected to a re- fered, drawing laughter. posting of the code in the park- “Why not?” Robinett offered on ing lot. It was unclear whether 3rd Annual Open House/Flea Market cue as the comedy routine gath- that posting would see the code ered momentum. removed from the gazebo area, Electric cooperatives are not like other types of utilities. 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“This is not a target against car washes or our youth. This is Town about the safety of our citizens.” – Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek on move to ban roadside solicitations Warren County Report Council moves to ban roadside fundraiser solicitations Readership: 20,000 and growing. Vice mayor addresses growth, boundary adjustment initiatives Warren County’s leading newspaper. By Roger Bianchini meeting the evening of Oct. 12, someone to get hurt,” Tom Con- proceed with an amendment that 122 W 14th Street, Box 20 Warren County Report up to $500 fines can be imposed key added in expressing the ma- essentially changed the intent of Front Royal, VA 22630 for violating the new law. jority view. the ordinance amendment before The end of an era of enthusias- “This is not a target against car While such civic, social and council. (540) 692-9636 tic – perhaps too much so – often washes or our youth,” Vice May- youth fundraising activities have Sayre asked Front Royal Po- Press releases should be bathing suit clad youth roadside or Bret Hrbek, who originally long been a part of the town lice Chief Richard Furr if he was emailed to: solicitations for carwash and oth- brought the issue to council’s at- landscape, a recent trend toward aware of any injuries as a result [email protected] er fundraising activities support- tention following a citizen com- more aggressive solicitations of of such behavior. Furr said he ing everything from high school plaint, said. “This is about the motorists stopped at traffic sig- was not, however, he added that athletic teams to volunteer fire safety of our citizens. nals, as well as unsupervised safety concerns over such activi- Published in a secret location in the departments, as well as a few pri- “Car washes are why this was youths horsing around on the ties had been expressed by both greater metropolitan area of Limeton. vate sector business enterprises brought to us, but clear access on edge of sidewalks and thin, di- police officers and the Police Citi- Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: (goodbye Ms., or was it Mr., Lib- our public right of ways is the is- viding medians has raised alarm zens Advisory Board. Daniel P. McDermott erty) appears at hand. sue,” Hrbek said in explaining the bells. Sayre’s amended motion to [email protected] On Sept. 28, the Front Roy- rationale for the change. “Side- While Holloway made the mo- eliminate the sidewalk ban was al Town Council voted 4-2 to walks are designed for walking, tion to approve the first reading defeated 5-1. Holloway’s original Managing Editor and Reporter: amend a town code that had al- not business … having sidewalks of the change, the president of the motion to approve the change as Roger Bianchini lowed people, including children as a place you cannot solicit mon- Front Royal Youth Soccer League presented then passed by the 4-2 (540) 635-4835 to advertise fundraising or busi- ey makes sense.” – Coming from wavered when Tom Sayre sug- vote, with Holloway joining Sayre [email protected] ness activities on sidewalks and a vice mayor who has tradition- gested easing the code change. in opposing the code change. Reporter: center medians of town streets. ally expressed laissez faire (virtu- Sayre initially sought an amend- Oh by the way, hitchhiking Lorie Showalter After extended discussion of less ally unregulated) capitalist senti- ment to Holloway’s original mo- along town streets is also pro- [email protected] punitive, restrictive and informal ments, such a pronouncement on tion that would allow solicita- hibited by the ordinance change options, only Chris Holloway a municipal right to restrict trade tions from sidewalks, but ban even though over the course of National & Agency Advertising: and Tom Sayre voted against the must be taken seriously. such activities on median strips. work session discussion no un- Dan McDermott first reading approval of the ordi- “I don’t like over legislation Holloway then suggested al- ruly or dangerous hitchhiking (540) 636-1014 nance change. If approved upon but I have seen kids right on the lowing sidewalk solicitations by behavior was ever mentioned. [email protected] a second reading at council’s next side of the road and I don’t want town permit. Sayre then offered Advertising Sales Representatives: an amendment to his original Vice mayor initiatives Alison Duvall amendment requiring a per- (540) 551-2072 mit application by an adult who Also on Sept. 28, council ap- [email protected] would be legally responsible for proved six of seven proposed overseeing the behavior of ado- town-county liaison commit- Angie Buterakos lescents and children involved in tee agenda items. The only item (540) 683-9197 Brakes Installed - Disc & Drum such activities. rejected was consideration of a [email protected] $30.00 per wheel + parts However, Town Attorney Tom boundary adjustment of county By Appointment Robinett questioned the town’s land into the town in both the Billing Coordinator: ability to legislate legal responsi- Happy Creek and Skyline High Pam Cole [email protected] Steve Maynard - Mechanic bility for youths by non-guardian School areas (see related public (H) 540.636.3465 • (C) 540.408.2474 adults. Though he said allowing safety building water rate story). Graphic Designer & Coffee Guru: exceptions to the proposed ban Hrbek stood alone in support Jeff Richmond Drop-off Early Evening With Parts by permit was a possibility, Robi- of adding that issue to the next [email protected] Pick-up Next Morning, Also Weekends nett suggested revisiting the mat- quarterly liaison meeting agenda. ter at a work session, rather than Tom Sayre abstained from par- Contributors: ticipating in that discussion or Paula Conrow, Features Writer vote pending a second common- Tony Elar, Cartoonist Extraordinaire wealth’s attorney opinion on his Kevin S. Engle, Humor Columnist “ WE BUY OLD GOLD ” Leslie Fiddler, Writer potential conflict of interest on In the K-Mart Shopping Center Next to Skyline Insurance & Radio Shack Viviane Knight, Health Writer Ample Parking • Modern Showroom • Extended Hours. a rezoning matter in the Happy Ryan Koch, Cartoonist Extraordinaire Creek area currently before coun- Jim Smithlin, Writer $5.00 OFF Ring Sizing “The Chain Reaction” $5.00 OFF Watch Battery cil. (See related story). Mary Ellen South, Poet (Limit 3/Expires 10/31/09) (Limit 3/Expires 10/31/09) Hrbek relinquished the chair- Timothy R. Thompson, Writer manship of the meeting to Car- Matt Swain, Business Writer son Lauder in order to discuss “ WE BUY IT ALL ” the boundary adjustment initia- Transcriptionist: tive he brought forth at the Sept. Roya Milotte Bring us your unwanted Bring this ad in for a [email protected] 21 council work session. Hrbek jewelery, old gold, broken gold, “FREE Ring Cleaning” reiterated his earlier thought that vintage watches and coins, and Circulation: “No Purchase Necessary” the county request for a waiver we will turn them into CASH!!! (One per person/Expires 10/31/09) Leslie Bennett of out-of-town water-sewer util- “Bill Tanner / Jeweler / Gemologist / Your Friend NEW STORE HOURS! ity rates and hook up fees to the If you are interested in contributing In The Jewelry Industry” Mon-Sat 10am-6pm planned public safety building articles to our paper, please e-mail: On-Site Jewelry Repair and Engraving. Many Repairs [email protected] Done The Same Day. offers an opportunity to discuss 540-636-7210 boundary adjustments, or defacto Black & White

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“I don’t like over legislation but I have seen kids right on the side of the road and I don’t want someone to get hurt.” – Councilman Tom Conkey Town

town annexations as a condition in-town rates for development. inclusion of the boundary adjust- plied that he thought the current ment of the Happy Creek area, of the future extension of central Shae Parker and Chris Hollo- ment initiative by the vice mayor discussion surrounding both the or ordinance changes and rezon- water and sewer and granting of way expressed discomfort with at this point in time. Hrbek re- public safety building central ings that would facilitate now utilities and Front Royal Limited prohibited clustered buildouts Partnership’s rezoning request on that would preserve more land a 149-acre town parcel adjacent to in a natural state in exchange about 600 acres of undeveloped for higher buildouts such as the county land also owned by FRLP one FRLP is requesting from the seemed an opportune moment to town. Hrbek suggested putting address future growth strategies the topic on a future council work across town-county lines. session. – “That’s my opinion,” Touching Life: Approved unanimously by Hrbek concluded of his personal council for inclusion in the next initiative on growth issues. SAVING A FAMILY liaison meeting were discussion The public safety building cur- of: rently in the planning stages by · the McKay property; the county will house the War- · Strasburg Road interchange ren County Sheriff’s Office and planning; County Emergency Services ad- · A full joint meeting on Route ministrative offices, as well as a 522 Corridor issues; joint town-county 911 emergen- · The Duck St. traffic signal; cy dispatch center. · A joint town-county tax abate- Hrbek’s Sept. 21 suggestion to ment program ask for a boundary adjustment · And the county’s adoption of including Skyline High School the state maintenance code; and adjacent, privately-owned and undeveloped land in order An opportune time? to grant in-town utility rates to the public safety facility was de- During earlier remarks by the scribed as beyond the scope of meeting chair during the sched- the matter before council, by le- uled “Mayor’s Report,” Hrbek gal staff. The town attorney also addressed his initiative to ad- pointed out that it appeared to be dress future growth in the Happy an about face after council’s Sept. Creek area in a more comprehen- 14 vote to both extend central sive manner that included both water and sewer to the county town and county land. Hrbek building and waive a boundary Shauna’s pregnancy was killing her. stated a belief now was the time adjustment offer from the county Her unborn twins could die too. to address whether the town and with the central utility request. county favored by-right develop- [email protected] At a precarious 27 weeks, she delivered Nathanael (2.3 lbs.) and Mary Kate (3.8 lbs.) at Winchester Medical Center.

Mom rebounded. And over 10 anxious weeks in the Warren County Report Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nate and Mary Kate gained weight and proved their fighting spirit. Four years later, Alison Duvall their spunk is still on display. Nate recently tackled the Sales Representative greased pig at the Shenandoah County Fair.

NICU staff touched Shauna and husband Orrin Cell: (540) 551-2072 deeply. “It was hard. But the staff knew just what [email protected] to do to help the twins and us. A situation we thought was terrible turned out to be the most memorable and wonderful.” Warren County Report Angie Buterakos Sales Representative Winchester Medical Center is part of Valley Health. Other facilities include: Warren Memorial, Shenandoah Memorial, Hampshire Memorial, Page Memorial, War Memorial Hospital, Surgi-Center and Winchester Rehabilitation Center Cell: (540) 683-9197 www.valleyhealthlink.com [email protected] Black & White

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“In order for this project to make financial sense, Nicholson Enterprises would need a Town Grant of $100,000 to ensure equity in the final product when completed.” – Dan Nichol- son on necessary funding to complete Victorian historic structure renovation

‘Historical preservation’ grant request raises questions Communication breakdown between town and EDA on private sector $$ request By Roger Bianchini Chevrolet lot on the 100 block of and professional services neces- move.” In his letter to Graham, toric District ordinances about a Warren County Report South Royal Avenue. As a condi- sary to move the building lined up Nicholson wrote, “In order for decade ago during the planning tion to allow the car dealership in a project he estimates will cost this project to make financial directorship of Brevetta Jordan. A Sept. 21 work session presen- to expand its operation onto the him $500,000 to realize. Upon sense, Nicholson Enterprises Among the most notable of the tation to the Front Royal Town property where the Victorian completion, Nicholson plans to would need a Grant of $100,000 former occupants of the demol- Council by a local man seeking house dating to the late 1880’s turn the partially restored old to ensure equity in the final prod- ished Victorian building formerly municipal grant money to help sits, the town required that Jack house into “high, up-end apart- uct when completed.” standing at 108 S. Royal Ave. was facilitate the move and renova- Evans place the house up for sale ments” from which his company As now planned, that comple- the restaurant My Father’s Mous- tion of a downtown historical at market value for a year prior would collect rent in a private tion would come not far from the tache. structure has apparently led to to being allowed to put it up for business enterprise. In his letter current 113 South Royal location Nicholson said he would keep some confusion between the auction and/or demolish it. Due to the town manager Nicholson of the Dr. Grubbs house. Nichol- the historic character of the town government and the Front to the extensive costs of both estimated the appraised value of son described a minimum traffic Royal-Warren County Economic moving the house off the prop- the renovated building as com- impact, late night “event” move Development Authority. erty at 113 South Royal Avenue parable to the cost of the project, of the building to the vacant lot Dan Nicholson, of Nicholson and then renovating or restoring $500,000. – The remaining ques- across the street at 108 South Enterprises, is seeking $100,000 it, the house has been for sale for tion for Nicholson is how to get Royal Avenue. Perhaps ironically, in public funds to help him real- $1 for about that year now. to that at least break-even point. that lot was formerly occupied ize the move and restoration of In a Sept. 10 letter to Front At the work session Nicholson by another Victorian house, al- the vacant three-story Victorian Royal Town Manager Michael reiterated his bottom line, “My beit only two stories, the town house, known as the Dr. Grubbs Graham, Nicholson says he has problem is I don’t want to be up- allowed to be demolished in ap- house, adjacent to the Jack Evans the potential financial backing side down when I complete this parent violation of its own His- The Day the Leaves Fell

It was as if I knew, Upon awaking early. A ride to the Skyline Drive, We’d capture the brilliance of the trees.

Sun rising with that special glow, Deer pausing to catch the last dew. Clouds gathering but still bright, We knew we were witnessing a miracle.

The skirt of leaves under the car, Ruffled away as we drove home. The wind had picked up - the luster was gone. And they began to fall.

Our own woods began to thin out, As the brown and yellow fell Fun autumn activities can have unintended consequences, silently down. The whisper of the wind mov- Let Valley Health Urgent Care help. ing gently now, The day the leaves began to Convenient treatment of minor illnesses and injuries fall. Same-day appointments are offered, walk-ins are also welcome. Our peak moments in life, Come when we have reached In Front Royal: In Winchester: our best. /$PNNFSDF"WF 4VJUFt540-635-0700 &+VCBM&BSMZ%SJWFt540-536-2232 And so autumn’s lesson is (A service of Warren Memorial Hospital at the Outpatient Center) ours, Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Beauty flees in a moment- Hours: Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. capture it while we can. Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sundays: Limited Quick Care services provided by a nurse practitioner.) Mary Ellen South Early October, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page

“This is not the first time Mr. Nicholson has asked the EDA to finance a project for him. We have spoken to him on a number of occasions throughout the years, and continue to Town advise him that the EDA does not make grant money.” – EDA staffer Marla Jones

criteria for historical preserva- The EDA board suggested staff tion of the buildings they become re-communicate its relevant in- financially involved with preserv- formation on the restrictions to ing. EDA involvement, as well as to Responding to a question from other potential funding sources the board, Jones said Nicholson to both the town and Nicholson. had been pointed toward other The town was slated to vote on possible funding sources. Told a resolution seeking EDA assis- that had been done as part of a tance in finding potential fund- phone conversation, EDA board ing sources to make the project member Greg Drescher suggest- feasible from Nicholson and his ed doing so in writing. bank’s perspective at its Sept. 28 “So he wants a $100,000 grant meeting (see related story next for insurance purposes?” board page). member William Biggs asked. “He doesn’t want to be ‘upside down’ in his investment – but that’s everybody,” McDonald replied. “This is not the first time Mr. Nicholson has asked the EDA to finance a project for him,” Jones later told us. “We have spoken to him on a number of occasions throughout the years, and con- 485 South St. tinue to advise him that the EDA does not make grant money.” 540-636-3400

An offer you can’t refuse - a dollar price tag on a 3-story Victorian, needs Beth Medved a little work. A photo of the Dr. Grubbs house at 113 S. Royal Ave. taken from the lot at 108 S. Royal Ave. across the Waller, Inc street, where developer Dan Nicholson 540-671-6145 would like $100,000 of municipal finan- Fax-866-707-1267 cial assistance to have it moved and [email protected] restored for use as upper end downtown Historic District apartments. Top Weichert Agent in Sales for 2009 to date building in tact as much as possi- tled Northern Virginia owner- prohibitions to EDA involvement #1 Warren County Realtor in ble, considering that some things, developer. – “Maybe a formal in such a project from multiple Volume for Residential Owner Re-sales in 2009 to date* including the porch, would have request on this, as with the Afton conversations with Graham and *per MLS, MRIS statistics to be removed to facilitate the Inn, would help,” Hrbek suggest- Nicholson about the proposal. relocation. He said he viewed ed despite the lack of success of During the town work session LOG ON FOR DAILY EMAIL UPDATES: www.homesdatabase.com/bethwaller the project as “an enhancement“ the EDA-assisted Afton Inn en- five days earlier, Councilman 2008 Top Weichert Agent for Warren County Sales for the town and would like to deavor. Shae Parker asked Nicholson if 2007 Top Listings Sold Associate for Weichert’s Capital Region DON’T LET THIS MARKET PASS YOU BUY! be involved in helping the town he had approached the Virginia Please don’t forget to donate blood and support your local American Red Cross! achieve its desired goal of pre- But I thought we told you? Department of Historical Re- As chair of the American Red Cross, Top of Virginia Warren Co. Branch, serving the 130-something year- sources (VDHR) about funding I invite you to get involved and learn why volunteering is so much fun! old historical structure. Consequently the EDA found options. Not far from the sites of www.frwcredcross.org

However, Town Attorney Tom the request they revisit Nichol- Nicholson’s proposed purchase \Please call me to buy your $10 Robinett explained that from a son’s request for financial assis- and move of one historic struc- VEGAS VACATION RAFFLE ticket to legal-municipal perspective the tance on their Sept. 25 meeting ture, sits another, the old War- town does not make loans or agenda. EDA Executive Director ren County High School. VDHR support the American Red Cross and grants, nor engage in private sec- Jennifer McDonald told her board is providing about $2 million in 4 other local non-profits! tor real estate speculation with that both she and EDA Director grants or the tax credit equiva- Grand Prize-$1,500 toward Vegas Vacation, 2nd Prize-3 nights taxpayer money.” of Business Development Marla lent of grant money to the War- Vegas Doubletree Hotel plus $250 towards airfare * Only 1,000 tickets will be sold! Drawing 11/7/09 * Nicholson was asked if the Jones had met with Nicholson ren County School Board for EDA might be a more productive about his proposal. She said the the renovation of the 69-year Festival of Leaves KID’S FUN FEST source for such grant money. He local developer was told the EDA old building into a new middle replied that he had approached is prohibited by state law from school. Nicholson replied that Sat, October 10th 11:30-2:30 the EDA but that they seemed becoming financially involved he believed the VDHR primar- Elizabeth B. Sherman Childcare & Preschool Front Royal United Methodist Church uninterested. in residential development – “It ily funded “newer” structures. Corner of Main & Royal (across from Police Dept.) Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek pointed is something we can’t do,” she – Well, 67 is a lot “newer” than Games on the lawn or if raining in the Fellowship Hall 25-50 Cent Snacks and Drinks Available, out that the town had sought the stated. McDonald also expressed 130-plus. Fire Truck Demo at Noon EDA’s help in an attempt to pur- confusion at why the town had However, the EDA staff take Games include Duck Pond, Ring Toss, Pin the Nose chase another abandoned histor- sent the matter back the EDA’s was that Nicholson didn’t want on the Pumpkin, Apple Toss, Penny Pitch, Face Painting, Gourd Dig, Harvest Hop Scotch—each ic downtown property, the Afton way, since she believed the town to get involved with the VDHR game costs 25 cents! Inn, from an apparently disgrun- manager was aware of the legal because of their highly restrictive Parade passes right by—come watch with us! Page 10 • Warren County Report • Early October, 2009

“It’s not that we ‘are not interested’ as quoted in the paper by Mr. Nicholson, it’s simply that we Town cannot get financially involved in this type of activity and have given Mr. Nicholson all the information that we have to offer.” – EDA Executive Director Jennifer McDonald

Town declines resolution supporting Grubbs’ house move Nicholson directed to private sector, state resources on historic preservation

The targeted vacant lot at 108 S. Royal Ave. taken from the porch of the 130-something-year-old, three- story Victorian house once owned by Dr. Grubbs at 113 S. Royal Ave. - A short move, a lot of dollars. ed story, prev. pages). your own equity from other pri- “I trust you will inform Council vate business enterprises. of the EDA’s legal and practical According to McDonald, Nich- position on this matter,” McDon- olson expressed little interest in ald wrote Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek those options, but rather contin- Dan Nicholson presents his Historic District restoration proposal to the Front in the absence of Mayor Eugene ues to seek local municipal fund- Royal Town Council during a Sept. 21 work session. Tewalt in the wake of the mayor’s ing sources for his private busi- Sept. 18 bypass surgery. “It’s not ness enterprises. Over a number By Roger Bianchini Royal-Warren County Economic house located on North (actually that we ‘are not interested’ as of such past requests the EDA Warren County Report Development Authority. its South) Royal Avenue owned quoted in the paper by Mr. Nich- has repeatedly told Nicholson The background of the request by and adjacent to Jack Evans olson, it’s simply that we cannot that under current legal param- Despite some continued inter- for a $100,000 grant from the Chevrolet, with full endorsement get financially involved in this eters such a path is a dead end est in seeing a private investor’s town by Nicholson Enterprises of the Town Council” appeared type of activity and have given street. desire to rehabilitate a down- principal Dan Nicholson is de- derailed by a Sept. 28 letter from Mr. Nicholson all the informa- Hey, you can’t blame a guy for town historic structure bound scribed elsewhere in this issue. EDA Executive Director Jennifer tion that we have to offer.” asking, can you? – Everybody for demolition without outside The motion made by Tom McDonald. That letter reiter- That information, according seems to want historical preser- financial investment, on Sept. 28 Sayre to approve a resolution ated points made both in previ- to McDonald, is that legal and vation, but it don’t come easy, or the Front Royal Town Council requesting the EDA to “research ous meetings with Nicholson and potential sources of funding for cheap it seems. unanimously declined to endorse the availability of any assistance it Town Manager Michael Graham, such a project as Nicholson pro- a resolution seeking assistance might provide to assist Nicholson McDonald wrote, and at the Sept. poses are state historical preser- on the project from the Front Enterprises with the moving of a 25 EDA board meeting (see relat- vation groups, banks and, well, We Mow Look For The Big Scary Spider! Lawns & Springtime Garden Center Rake Leaves THE VALLEY’S SMALLEST BIG GARDEN CENTER We Feature Everyday Low Prices! 815 Warren Ave, Front Royal We encourage you to shop and compare. (540) 635-8765 Monday - Friday 8-6 FRESH BAKED AMISH GOODS Saturday - 8-5 -- Sunday 10-3 Every Friday & Saturday Select Trees and Shrubs Best Price in the Valley! Fall Sale Low Prices Amish Produce Arriving Daily 10 - 50% off DIRECT FROM THE FARMER, PRODUCE NOW THROUGH OCTOBER Call Gary Fall Decorating Items: Pumpkins, Cornstalks, and Gourds SHRUBS AND FLOWERS STILL ARRIVE WEEKLY 540-683-6811 Early October, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 11

“The first I heard about [potential conflicts] was Monday after the [Aug. 17] work session. I got a call from a particular reporter (not this one, we assure you) that someone called them and made accusations saying I was going to go to jail and was going to get disbarred as a lawyer …” – Tom Sayre on rezoning contro- Town versy

Sayre defends conflict inquiry to commonwealth’s attorney Councilman’s exclusion of Leach’s Run Parkway proffer questioned by developer Tewalt’s seeking an opinion on ter, read into the Sept. 28 coun- Madden noted that his opinion Sayre’s potential conflict of in- cil meeting record, that only he was based solely on information terest in the Front Royal Limited should have been allowed to re- provided by Sayre’s two written Partnership (FRLP) rezoning request such an advisory legal opin- inquiries and two subsequent quest now before council. That ion was predated by eight days by conversations revisiting the ini- mayoral request for a common- just such a personal request for tial request for an opinion. wealth’s attorney’s legal opinion a legal opinion from Madden by Madden also wrote Sayre that was made within the context of Sayre. he initially took the councilman’s a copy to Madden of Tewalt’s re- In explaining his Sept. 28 read- Aug. 29 letter citing the impro- sponse to FRLP attorney Joseph ing of his letter into the council priety of Tewalt’s query to be a Silek Jr.’s Aug. 19 query to the record, Sayre pointed to inquiries withdrawal of his initial request. mayor on the matter. from the media, among others, Madden states he revisited the is- Sayre’s main point of conten- and confusion about his poten- sue only after a subsequent con- tion that the mayor exceeded tial conflict of interest on a resi- versation with Sayre in which the the power granted to him by the dential rezoning request on 149- councilman said he still wanted town charter or state law in mak- acre parcel about a mile from his the opinion. Tom Sayre, right, has just completed reading his Aug. ing a third party request for such home. Sayre also later addressed “The rezoning may have other 29 letter to Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian Madden an opinion was covered in our comments from the developer aspects that could create a poten- into the council meeting record of Sept. 28. Vice last issue. Madden subsequently about his effort to get an advisory tial conflict, but we are not- ad Mayor Bret Hrbek, chairing the meeting, moves on to told us the Virginia Attorney legal opinion on the matter from dressing other issues at this time, the next agenda item. General’s Office’s opinion agrees the commonwealth’s attorney’s including any issue recently dis- with Sayre on the point that ad- office. cussed in the local press,” Mad- By Roger Bianchini ing Tom Sayre felt compelled to visory legal opinions on potential In his Sept. 21 advisory legal den wrote in his initial opinion. Warren County Report read the entire text of a lengthy conflicts of interest must come opinion to Sayre, Madden stated Madden also wrote that since Aug. 29 letter to Warren County from direct queries from the po- that the councilman had no im- Near the outset of the Sept. 28 Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian tentially impacted parties. permissible conflict on the FRLP Front Royal Town Council meet- Madden critical of Mayor Eugene However, Sayre’s Aug. 29 let- rezoning request. However,

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“What Mr. Sayre apparently failed to disclose to Mr. Madden was the ‘proposed Town road’ giving rise to the conflict is Leach Run Parkway, which will run through his property, not border it.” – FRLP principal David Vazzana

Oh say can you see - where Mary’s Shady Lane (the winding dirt road moving through the undeveloped cow pasture land north of Happy Creek Road) is, and might be to the east? Sayre did have a “personal in- that will affect the confidence of by Silek and his client, in the Aug. road that Sayre states correctly terest” in the rezoning due to the public in your ability to per- 19 letter to the mayor has raised would border his property, as well However, Sayre’s denial of any the proximity of road or other form your duties impartially.” the ire of FRLP principal David as that of a number of other area notion as of Aug. 21 that Vazza- variables, that he should declare Vazzana. residents. That east-west connec- na’s right of way transportation those interests and decide for Leach’s Run Parkway “What Mr. Sayre apparently tor road would provide access to proffer might impact the council- himself if his vote would “pres- failed to disclose to Mr. Madden Vazzana’s proposed development man regarding Leach’s Run Park- ent an appearance of impropriety Sayre’s exclusion of the primary was the ‘proposed road’ giving from Shenandoah Shores Road. way doesn’t make sense to the that you find unacceptable and point of potential conflict raised rise to the conflict is Leach’s Run Following his reading of his developer. Parkway, which will run through Aug. 29 letter to Madden into the “Leach Run Parkway has been his property, not border it,” Vaz- Sept. 28 council meeting record, in the Town’s infrastructure plans www.jeepsAmillion.com zana wrote in a Sept. 24 letter to Sayre stated that when he drafted for at least the past two decades Call Danny Now For This Unbeatable Deal! the editors of several local papers his initial Aug. 21 conflict inquiry and is currently included in the 703-475-4497 1978 CJ5, Rebulit V8 304 in response to the Northern Vir- to Madden he had “absolutely Town’s capital improvement Auto,33x12.59 tires ginia Daily’s Sept. 22 story on zero idea” Vazzana’s rezoning plan … Leach Run Parkway will Fiberglass - Tub Madden’s opinion Sayre did not proffer of as much as $2.5 million run right through Mr. Sayre’s RCI Racing Seats + harness have an impermissible conflict in toward off-site road right of way property – indeed, if the west- Totally Restored his rezoning request. acquisition could impact him re- ern alignment for the Parkway as 411 N Commerce Ave. • Front Royal, VA Hurry, last one The road Sayre does mention in garding Leach’s Run Parkway. contemplated in 2004 is chosen 540-635-5209 went quick! his letter to Madden is an eastern by the Town, it will run directly portion of an east-west connector Skeptical reaction through his home. For him to as- Early October, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 13

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could go right down Shenando- Leach’s Run Parkway,” the council ah Shores Road. And also if you minutes read. check around and ask people, Later in the work session Sayre many people including [former questioned Vazzana about the town and current county attor- implications of the Mary’s Shady ney] Blair Mitchell and a bunch Lane realignment court case, of people, there’s a place right which relates to FRLP’s east-west out there on Happy Creek Road access road alignment. where they can go right over “Councilman Sayre pointed and it doesn’t require, quote-un- out that the options presented to quote, a flyover; the train goes Council seem to assume that the down below on Ingrid’s [prop- applicants would prevail in their erty],” Sayre told us following the lawsuit regarding Mary Shady Sept. 28 meeting. Sayre later ex- Lane. Mr. Vazzana pointed out plained that reference was to In- that they may lose 30 lots with- grid Striker, owner of the nearby in the lawsuit with Mary Shady Morrison property. Lane, adding that they would go before the judge in April of 2009. First contact? It was noted that the lawsuit could drag on for some amount Sayre and his fellow council- of time due to appeals. Council- men may have first been exposed man Sayre asked how long the to the possibility Vazzana’s trans- road was; Mr. Vazzana explained portation proffers would include that it was about 3,500 feet,” the right of way for Leach’s Run Park- council minutes state. way during a Dec. 1, 2008 council While Sayre made no mention work session. According to the of potential conflicts from what town’s own minutes of that work was discussed at that time, as he session, Vazzana and FRLP proj- stated above, the matter was not ect consultant Joe Duggan pre- yet in front of the town council sented their development options for official consideration. to council at that time in an effort Developer David Vazzana and Councilman Tom Sayre have a friendly chat in this to seek guidance on how to pres- file photo from some kinder, gentler past moment in local social and political his- ent their rezoning proposal to the Beauty Designs tory, circa 2008. town planning commission. Early in that work session sert his impartiality under these was going to get disbarred as a time of his Aug. 21 inquiry to Leach’s Run Parkway was dis- by Lorie facts is absurd. We would suggest lawyer, that I had a conflict – he Madden, the FRLP rezoning had cussed. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT that the only position of integrity didn’t say what the conflict was. I yet to come before council. Sayre “[Vazzana] added that to be We Work To Accomadate You! and respect for his office would got on my cell phone and I called also pointed to several options for fair, he should inform Council Closed Sunday and Monday be for Mr. Sayre to request an ad- my town attorney, Mr. Robinett. the path of Leach’s Run Parkway that he planned to submit a re- 10-A Cloud St. Front Royal visory opinion based on the facts … and was informed that, that across Happy Creek Road that do zoning for option C (320-units) 540-636-1280 and concerns as set forth in Mr. conflict regarded the east-west not involve his property. in order to leave all alternatives Silek’s August 19 letter,” Vazzana connector road.” “If they ever did a flyover it open, including plans regarding observed in his Sept. 24 letter to On the advice of the town at- the local media. torney, Sayre says, “I called Mr. At the Sept. 28 council meet- Madden the next day … and told Lucky Star Front Royal’s Monday Night ing, Sayre stated he was, in fact, him I would be asking for a con- FAVORITE seeking a second conflict of in- flict of interest opinion regarding MUSIC VENUE terest opinion from Madden re- the east-west connector road.” October 1 - Chris Rall garding the potential Leach’s Run On Sept. 29, Sayre elaborated October 2 - Eye Soar Parkway right of way acquisition on his exclusion of a reference to Lounge October 5 - Dave Elliott Trivia NighT at 8pm proffer offered by Vazzana. 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“I’m going to relax, at least for a few weeks. [Then] I’ve got to work on my house … And in the Community spring weather and next summer I’m going to have a big garden. – It’s going to be my pastime. I grew up on a farm, so I’m used to fresh vegetables.” – 98-year-old Sam Parsons on retirement

Sam ‘bags it’ at 98 – retires from Martin’s after 13 years A few weeks of R&R, then into the garden to plot next season’s veggie crop By Roger Bianchini tling back on the line. Warren County Report “Oh yea, yea man – he’s been here ever since I came, what is With 98-year-old Stewart it 13 years for Sam? That’s a long “Sam” Parsons finally calling it a time. But I think he ought to put day after 13 years as a floor work- two more years in, you know er and bagger at the Front Royal what I’m saying?” Gaines, who Martin’s, can things ever possibly obviously has a future in public be the same there again? – We relations, said with a smile. asked some of Sam’s Martin’s co- “I don’t think we’ll know what workers and management staff. do,” Martin’s Floor Manager Jenn Will it be hard to get used to Andrews told us. “The old store running the floor on shifts with- opened, I think it was ‘90 and we out Sam around, we asked the moved over here [across from slightly younger and less tenured Royal Plaza’s east side] umm, Will Gaines, who came up for a 2003 I think, and Sam had al- farewell handshake before hus- ready been here for six or seven

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“Where’s Sam?” - The Martin’s checkout aisles seem a little emptier after Sam’s last shift.

Betty Stockner was one of a number of customers who stopped by to pay their regards during Sam’s Sept. 30 retirement party after 13 years at the Front Royal Martin’s. Geez Sam, you were 85 when you started here. I’m going to have a big garden. lations and good luck. God bless his lifetime, Sam Parsons reflect- – It’s going to be my pastime. I you, Sam” Stockner said with a ed on his changing circumstance grew up on a farm, so I’m used to hint of melancholy. and the co-workers he’ll be leav- fresh vegetables.” And it is with a certain amount ing behind. – “I’m going to miss After wife Patsy, a spry 60 of melancholy that we mark turn- all of them, I’ll tell you.” (oops, are we in trouble for the ing points in our lives, and cer- And it appears that they will age reference, Patsy?) introduced tainly full retirement at 98 could sincerely miss you too, Sam … her husband to us as Stewart, we be considered one such moment. by the way, what did you say you asked Mr. Parson’s which he pre- And while he may have been with were going to be putting in that ferred, Stewart or Sam (obviously Martin’s only about a seventh of garden next season? if you’ve gotten this far you know the answer). Want a piece of cake? - Sam shares cake and greet- Del. Clifford L. “Clay” Athey, Jr. ings with staff and customers as Martin’s Floor Man- “Everyone calls me Sam. I nev- ager Jenn Andrews and Sam’s wife Patsy chat in er hear Stewart anymore except 18th District House of Delegates background. from my wife,” he laughed in re- Serving Fauquier, Frederick, and Warren County ply. years then. I don’t know what just decided it’s the best thing I Patsy, Sam’s wife of 15 years, we’re going to do tomorrow, not can do instead of risking twisting says it’ll be good to have Sam, uh seeing him here.” it or breaking it again,” he told us. we mean Stewart, home more of- Has it really been 13 years at the “I think I’ve done what I should ten where she can keep an eye on Front Royal Martin’s, we asked do for the company I work for him, keep him out of trouble, and Sam. and it’s just time to enjoy a few on his feet. “I came here in 19 and 96,” he months at home.” We suggested, as they adjusted replied in the distinct phrasing of Then what? to Sam’s full retirement, Patsy a bygone era when the 20th Cen- “I’m going to relax, at least for could always bring her husband tury, you know – the last one, was a few weeks,” Sam said with is back to shop at Martin’s and make still new. characteristic laugh. However, he those old friends and co-workers We asked Sam why he decided added that after that initial lay- wait on him. – “Yep, I’m going to to retire after continuing to work back, perhaps hunkering down do that next week,” Sam said with a little beyond the normal retire- for the winter months, he was a smile. Stacey & I thank you for the opportunity to serve. ment age, 35 years beyond to be going to start paying more atten- “You’re actually going to retire?” exact. Sam told us that that yes, tion to his northside Front Royal customer Betty Stockner asked If I can be of any help, please contact me at (540) 635-7917, in fact, age had a little to do with house and garden. as she happened upon the retire- it. “Well, I’ve got to work on my in Richmond at: (804) 698-1018, ment party Martin’s management by E-Mail at: [email protected], “Well, I can’t get around. I’ve house. You can’t get nobody to arranged to mark Sam’s departure or by mail at: PO Box 406, Room 510 had both legs broken, this one do nothing anymore. And in the after his 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift on Richmond, VA 23218 twice and it don’t do right. So I spring weather and next summer Wednesday, Sept. 30. “Congratu- Page 16 • Warren County Report • Early October, 2009

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No ‘smoking gun’ in consultant report on social services Springsted mirrors, expands on earlier state management review of WCDSS

ity Management Review (QMR) together with the board of super- presentation to the county social visors and establishing a better services board by the Virginia line of communication. I found Department of Social Services it interesting that the State QMR Regional Office. addressed some of the same areas that the Springsted study DSS board chair reaction found. Some areas have already been brought into compliance,” The day after Springsted’s pre- Mathews added of overlapping sentation, Warren County Social recommendations. Services Board Chairman Pru- The social services board chair dence Mathews saw similarities was also appreciative of the as- in the findings of the two studies sessment of the social services and was optimistic at the potential for addressing departmental shortcomings on both ends of the SELF-DEFENSE! local governmental equation. “I am particularly impressed by a statement made by the Chair- man of the Board of Supervisors Women when he said, ‘There appears to be Be Prepared!! work to be done by both boards,’ Mathews said of a comment by county board Chairman Archie CONTACT: Fox. “Our board and the depart- [email protected] ment look forward to working

+ SERVING THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY FOR OVER 51 YEARS + What the ..? - State Regional Social Services Director Vicky Scott-Johnson pon- ders the kneeling figure of William Pierceall before her following her presenta- OLD DOMINION SPORTS CENTER tion of state managment review of the county social services department at the 2828 Valley Avenue + Winchester Across from Hess Auto & next door Sept. 17 WCDSS Board meeting. to Dollar General Best Prices in the Valley!!! Offering Brands Like: By Roger Bianchini However, primary areas of con- · Brining DSS and county per- + Danner Boots + Medalist Scent FULL LINE + Irish Setter Boots Suppressed Clothing Warren County Report cern were cited, including poor sonnel policies and procedures + Lacrosse Boots + Under Armour Clothing FIRE ARMS + Browning Clothing + Parker Bows/Crossbows record keeping and an absence of into alignment; + Mossy Oak Clothing While some spectators may written and easily available em- · More detailed line item budget DEALER ...JUST TO NAME A FEW! have awaited the revelation of a ployee policy guidelines. preparation; www.olddominionsports.com 540.667.4867 “smoking gun” of systemic mal- · More detailed attention to writ- feasance and conspiracy within A summary of study conclu- ten meeting agendas, employee the Warren County Depart- sions presented to the boards guidelines; ment of Social Services, what were: · And development of a long- WC 4-H Club - was heard in the Sept. 29 third- term strategic plan, internal code party critique of the department · Dedicated employees; of conduct and training method- Skyline Riders was yet another description of · Minimal concerns with service ologies. administrative shortcomings re- quality; Fall Fun Show lated not so much to function · Good standing with State DSS; Supervisors and social services Located at Warren County Fairgrounds and integrity, but of bureaucratic · Training is needed for staff and board members alike were reluc- 26 Fairgrounds Road inadequacies. board; tant to react in detail to Springst- Front Royal, VA In a Warren County Govern- · Lack of formal written policies ed’s power point summary of its ment Center main meeting room and procedures; findings before having a chance nd before a number of social services · Employee concern for internal to review the entire “Organiza- Sunday, October 25 employees, board members, staff work environment; tional Management Review and $4 per class or $20 all day. Halloween theme, with costume class. and critics, Minnesota-based · Case load volumes add to em- Analysis” of the county social ser- Trophies per division. Try your skill at our new classes. consultant Springsted Incorpo- ployee stress; vices department at length. The rated representatives said, yes, Sept. 29 Warren County Board Classes start promptly at 10:00a.m. there is room for improvement, Recommendations included: of Supervisors work session was Rain Date, Sunday, November 1st but “This is not a department in the first opportunity for local of- crisis.” · Consideration of reworking ficials to see the document or The county department of so- DSS board composition by Mag- hear the consultant’s summary For More Information: cial services was described as isterial Districts; of their $10,000 taxpayer funded manned by dedicated employees · The addition of a county- ad study. The Springsted presen- (540) 551-2072 or providing quality service to their ministrative agent to oversee the tation came within about two (540) 683-6301 community. entire process; weeks of a similar state Qual- Black & White

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“I think it will be a good working tool for us. I agree with Prudy, it’s a good start Social Services findings toward a new beginning for us.” – WC Supervisor & DSS Board member Linda Glavis

to get to work. Rest assured, we vironment for the staff and their styles change from person to per- take our responsibility seriously, clients. This is being addressed in son.” and we will address every issue, the county’s 20-year capital im- As for the state review, Trac- one step at a time.” provement plan,” Carter pointed zyk added, “The employee -sur out of the physical plant that vey was of interest to me. And County board reactions houses the department. “The one in doing some basic analyzing, thing that was encouraging in patterns seemed to emerge, and South River Supervisor Linda both reports, even though there most of the same issues turned Glavis, the county board’s cur- were issues regarding delivery of up in the review. For example, rent representative on the social services, overall the citizens of the numbers indicated [manage- services board, concurred at first Warren County are well served ment] does a good job working glance that meaningful direction by the local department of social with the employees, the employ- appears to have been given to services.” ees had a good understanding of both boards. “I think it will be a their job and felt they performed good working tool for us. I agree State review focus it well and have the tools they with Prudy, it’s a good start to- needed. ward a new beginning for us.” Without having had time to “Where a definite trend - ex Happy Creek Supervisor Tony review the Springsted findings isted was in the question about Carter, Glavis’s predecessor as in detail, Shenandoah County morale, which had the lowest County Board Chairman Archie Fox and WCDSS Board the county’s representative on Supervisor Richard Traczyk fo- scores. I wondered why. – Is it due Chair Prudence Mathews appear to be seeking com- the social services board, said the cused his comments on the so- to all the negative publicity gener- mon ground to move forward with management strat- consultant, which brought con- cial services department’s earlier ated week after week, month after egies for the the local social services depratment. siderable municipal management state management review report, month, by a local newspaper and department’s staff, as well as the “The study team noted in par- and social services background which he sat in on several weeks orchestrated by a few local dissi- specific steps the report indicates ticular the dedication of the and expertise to the table, said earlier and has had time to di- dents, or was there an underlying need to be taken across the spec- employees. Our Board and the the consultant study appears to gest. reason? This, along with level trum of departmental and super- director are so well aware of their have been worthwhile. “I think the state audit was training, development opportu- visory operations. dedication, and it is gratifying to “They pointed out some defi- fair for what it was intended nities, and supervisors offering know that the study team recog- ciencies regarding documenta- to do. The state is interested a development program, among tion and the need to have bet- in the department’s service to other issues of this nature, re- MY MOBILE nized them for their unfailing efforts. ter written procedures. They the community and how the de- ceived low scores. The audit -it MECHANIC, LLC “Also, I am appreciative of the also gave some suggestions on partment delivers the goods. It self performed by state Regional Convenient & Affordable results of the Springsted study. It the makeup of the DSS board. I seemed that is where most of Directors supported much of the would be interested in pursuing their emphasis was placed. I am employee concerns and includ- • On-site maintenance & Repair certainly appears that they did a • Automotive, Truck & Equipment thorough job and I believe their a representative from each mag- interested in what Springsted has ed some issues in the workplace. • Tune-ups, Brakes, Belts, AC findings will be an excellent tool isterial district if that’s the direc- to offer, as they seem to have tak- Record keeping and documen- • Preventative Maintenance to assist our Department in get- tion that the board of supervisors en a different approach. tation seemed to come up in all • Licensed and Insured ting some weak areas up to speed. would like to take. “The state audit did not deal areas as a problem, training and “I’m also interested in getting with the appointed board mem- cross training were also noted.” Call Wes at 540-869-7121 Overall, I would like to look at [email protected] this as a new beginning. Our more detail on the DSS budget. In bers or their function. It did not board and our director are ready conjunction with the [state DSS] go into details about basic office Conclusions Quality Management Review, management, including hiring one of the things that we have to and firing practices. This is usu- In the end it seems the state address is a better working en- ally a function of the director and and consultant reviews found similar negative issues with record keeping, as well as some work environment issues. Where the Springsted study may have Mountain Fence earned its $10k price tag, was in We Install Fences Year Round! its review and recommendations on management interactions and methodologies and means to Call today • Wood improve those areas, as well as means to deal with the depart- for a FREE ment’s internal record keeping estimate in • Vinyl and communications issues. Northern And as for that “smoking gun” uncovering social services board VA or • Aluminum and management misconduct Shenandoah and criminality long alleged by Valley a vocal minority of WCDSS crit- • Chain Link ics? – As with the finding of a special grand jury investigation of the department launched by those same critical voices several Call: 540-635-9981 or years ago – it appears to not exist other than as a continually resur- 703-606-5327 rected phantom in the mind of those few. Black & White

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Family, friends and local officials welcome Iraq vet home ”We were honored to have Gen. cere thanks to neighbors, visiting Smith, USMC (ret) and Col. John family and friends for helping Piazza, USAF (ret), along with them greet their son home. Acting Mayor Bret Hrbek and Senior Airman Barr returns to County Supervisor Dick Traczyk, his base in San Antonio, TX, af- on the “welcoming committee.” ter visiting an R-MA classmate Also, Jim Wink, ex-CIA, who dis- in South Korea, and taking in covered he and our son enjoy the the Virginia Tech-Boston Col- same bar in San Antonio! Jim’s lege football game Oct. 10. The analogy concerning returning airman left Virginia Tech early to Vietnam War returnees and the enlist. folks who turned out to welcome “But I’m still a ‘Hokie’ at heart,” our soldier struck a chord.” he said – and a Yellow Jacket as The Barrs concluded with a sin- well, we are sure. Donahoe’s Florist 205 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal, VA Bring Fall indoors with Silk Flower arrangements

That’s Malcolm in the middle - “you’re not the boss of me,” at least not until I get back from this R&R back home. Aww mom, dad - what do you mean have the Ca- maro back by 11? - I’ve been at war, I’m responsible for lives ... Okay, okay, how (540) 635-2815 • 1-800-806-5182 about 11:30??? But seriously, welcome back, soldier. All major Credit Cards accepted Jean Rudacille Owner/Designer Senior Airman Malcolm Barr, party” on Rockland Road to as a tribute to the returnee. Barr Jr., a USAF intelligence special- welcome Barr as he begins his suggested that “with so many ist, has returned to his Rockland R&R, and enjoys the new car people” a fund raising effort be home from deployment in Iraq, he saved money for while in the made at the party for paralyzed bringing back with him five med- Middle East war zone. Jim Stuz- Iraq veteran and hero, Army Sgt. als, three for achievement, from man Chevrolet of Winchester Bunky Woods of Front Royal. the U.S. Army. Barr, 25, is the son salesman Frank Poole presented Retired Army Col. “Pip” Piplani Lawyers serving of Carol and Malcolm Barr, 3577 him the keys to his 2010 Camaro supervised the fundraiser, which injured persons Rockland Road. last Tuesday - the day he arrived raised just over $200 with a raffle involved in: Barr, a 2002 graduate of Ran- home. won by Becky Powers. dolph-Macon Academy, is in his At the party to welcome Barr The proud parents were grate- • Automobile accidents fourth year of military service home to Front Royal were Vice ful for the community turnout to • Tractor-trailer and while in Iraq re-enlisted for Mayor Bret Hrbek; Shenandoah welcome their son home, even if accidents four more years. On Friday, Sept. District Supervisor Richard Trac- only for a while. 25, he visited R-MA where he zyk; and U.S. Marine Corps (ret.) “Carol and I want to thank you • Wrongful death cases thanked a group of air force ca- Lt. Gen. Norman Smith of Win- very sincerely for turning out in • Workers’ dets for “your letters and the par- chester and Front Royal, a family such huge numbers to welcome compensation cels you sent me.” friend. home our son, Malcolm, from losses On Monday, Sept. 28, a crowd An area musical group, “145 Iraq. We served 101 dinners and of over 100 attended a “block Blues Band,” played free of charge hosted 105 Rockers and guests from out of town (and country). Carl N. Lauer Managing Attorney • Custom Decks It really was a ‘block party’ and • Replacement Windows you folks made it happen. 1-800-698-4907 • Remodeling & Additions ”Malcolm Jr., was perhaps the • Bath & Kitchen Tile reticent guest of honor, but he 636-3030 • Shingle & Metal Roofing modestly claims to have talked • Vinyl, Fiber Cement & 540-664-3734 to “at least half the people there” Cedar Siding (52?) and it took rank to get him Class A Licensed & Insured • Specializing In Remodeling • Free Estimates to the dais – Lt. Gen. Norman Smith called him out and he Summer Special! 30-yr Architectural Shingles responded with alacrity! Who Labor & Materials $200 Per Square wouldn’t when a three-star general calls your name?!? Black & White

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Editor: val of Leaves, we will be located our help. We urgently need your son, it often opens the door for us an extraordinary difference for near the gazebo on Main Street help to… Stock Our Shelves. to use our time-tested ministries people in need. In the past three years much in Front Royal. If you don’t get a Every day we reach out to the to help address those other prob- Your gift to The Salvation Army has been written about Sgt. Ar- chance to stop by, please let give hungry in our community with lems. will be used now and throughout thur “Bunky” Woods, a local us a call at 540-636-1879 or send nutritious food to meet their Won’t you please help by send- the year to support Salvation Warren County resident who in an e-mail to buracker@comcast. basic need for sustenance. They ing a special gift today, or provid- Army services in our communi- August of 2006, during his ser- net. For additional information, are: ing our pantry with much-need- ty. vice for our country was shot please go to the Homes for Our The “working poor” who are ed nonperishable and unexpired by a snipers bullet in Iraq and is Troops website at www.homes- struggling to escape poverty… canned and boxed food items? God Bless You, now paralyzed from the shoul- forourtroops.org/woods or call Lonely and destitute senior cit- Your generous contribution ders down. Since that time, Sgt. 1-866-7-troops. izens… will enable us to buy ordinary Captain Lisa Booth Woods has endured a difficult Thank-you! Homeless men, women, and food items like potatoes, flour, Commanding Officer - Front recovery and rehabilitation and children who have no place to bread, and meat that can make Royal Corps has adjusted to living with a life Martha Buracker turn to for help. altering, devastating injury. To Buracker Construction LLC If we don’t immediately stock many, myself included I often Bentonville, VA our shelves with groceries, we think how I would have gone on won’t be able to feed hungry with life after suffering an injury Dear Community: people like these. And that could such as Sgt. Woods. However, prevent us from helping them in Sgt. Woods isn’t like the average I’m writing you today with an other ways. person, at least he doesn’t show it urgent message…an S.O.S. You see, hunger is usually a to us. There is no “poor me syn- Right now, our food supplies symptom of bigger problems in drome” in Sgt. Woods life. He has here at The Salvation Army are a person’s life, such as joblessness not only moved on with his life, nearly gone, just when more or drug or alcohol abuse. When he has enrolled at Lord Fairfax hungry people than ever need we provide food to a needy per- Community College and is working towards a degree. His goal is The Warren County Fair presents the to ultimately work on the behalf 2009 ATV DIRT DRAGS! of other injured soldiers. I have Saturday, October 24th at the Warren County Fairgrounds found Sgt. Woods to have the Sign up at 2:00 p.m. • Racing starts at 4:00 p.m. sharp. most positive outlook on life and Classes: 1. ATV MINIs 0-50 CC; 2) ATV KIDS 70-125 CC; 3) AMATEUR STOCK ATV [never raced before]; I often use him as an example to 4) UTILITY; 5) SPORT [Stock Appearing]; 6) TOP FUEL [Open Class] my friends and family who may $10.00 ENTRY FEE TO RACE • TROPHIES TO THE TOP 3 IN ALL CLASSES www.warrencountyfair.com be having a bad day. Even without INFO: 540-931-4321 [email protected] the service to the Army and to our country, he’s my hero. Once you add in the Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation with Valor, the Army Commendation with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and numerous other medals and commendations we have a person who not only lives his current life with honor, but his military service was ex- emplary as well. All of our military active duty and veterans deserve our thanks and praise. However, I think Sgt. Woods deserves our going the extra mile for him. Sgt. Woods has been selected by an Orga- nization called Homes for Our Troops to have a house built for him. This home will be specially adapted to accommodate his injuries. Homes for our Troops re- lies on the local community for donations of funds, building materials and professional construction services. Our construction business, Buracker Construction LLS has signed up to be the Gen- eral Contractor for the Project. We are asking the community’s support in this worthwhile project. If you can assist in any way, please stop by the Buracker Construction booth at the Festi- Early October, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 21

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Warren County bald eagle released The Wildlife Center of Virginia, the nation’s leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife, released a Bald Eagle on Friday, Sept. 18 at Westover Plantation, on the James River in Charles City County. Participating in the release were Ed Clark, President and Co-Founder of the Wildlife Center and Madis Leivits, a veterinary student from Estonia who has just started a one-year internship at the Center. The center’s Randy Huwa reports, “The release itself went off without a hitch. This was a juvenile Bald Eagle … flying in the wild for the first time ever. On its first flight, he went about 100 yards, relatively low to the ground [and in our flight pen, the bird can fly only about 12 feet off of the ground]. But he’ll figure ALL of that out …” More information is available at [email protected] or by reading the late Sept issue of Warren County Report, available free at warrencountyreport.com Photos courtesy Lee Skluzak. Page 22 • Warren County Report • Early October, 2009

Postal Business Center The news 122 W. 14th St. • Front Royal, VA Located next door to in accordance with the Internet the Virginia State Police High Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Tech Crimes Division were able Melting Pot Pizza Task Force. to arrange the operation which The investigation into this mat- led to the arrest of Zinatbakhsh Packing • Shipping • Moving boxes • ter began on August 23, 2009 who travelled to Warren Coun- Mailbox rentals • Notary • FAX • Laminating when the parent of a 14 year old ty to meet his victim again but child, upon learning of the inci- was consequently intercepted by • Copies dent, reported the incident to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Warren County Sheriff’s Office. and Virginia State Police person- The investigation revealed Zinat- nel. bakhsh initially connected with Zinatbakhsh is currently being 540-635-7997 the child on MySpace and carried held at the Warren County Jail out the bulk of the communica- without bond. The investigation 540-635-2186 (fax) tion with the child via text mes- into this matter is continuing. saging. Zinatbakhsh was known Anyone with information re- We’re Here To Serve only to the child as “Nick” which garding this investigation is en- You With Many Business is the screen name that Zinat- couraged to contact Investigator Services! bakhsh portrayed on his MySpace Laura Nelson-Haas or Lieuten- page. The investigation also re- ant Kahle Magalis at the Warren vealed that Zinatbakhsh travelled County Sheriff’s Office -Crimi Carnal knowledge arrest from the Fairfax area to Warren 437-A South Royal Avenue County on four to six occasions Front Royal, VA 22630 On Wednesday, September 30, from mid-spring to mid-summer Royal Family 2009, at approximately 9:00 p.m. 2009 to meet the victim at the 540-635-9808 David Ali Zinatbakhsh, 27, of victim’s residence. The investiga- www.samsneadrealty.com • Fax: 540-635-7128 • Toll Free: 800-292-3548 Herndon VA was taken into cus- tion alleges that sexual contact tody by the Warren County Sher- was made between Zinatbakhsh 68 Sandy Hook Lane • Huntly, VA iff’s Office and was subsequently and the 14 year old victim on at BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL charged with carnal knowledge least one occasion during these Bowling Center with the ultimate in mod- of a child 13 to 15 years of age. visits. Behind Gateway Plaze ern living in a picturesque The arrest of Zinatbakhsh was With the cooperation of the Rt. 522 So., Front Royal setting surrounded by a result of the collaboration of victim’s family, investigators from 540-636-3113 rolling hills and beautiful the Warren County Sheriff’s Of- the Warren County Sheriff’s Of- $2.00 game Monday farm land. Year around 360 fice and the Virginia State Police fice and a Special Agent from views. High quality custom home with many upgrades, built in bookcases,9Ft. Come out & play in the dark $895,500 ceilings, open 2 story Accidents & Personal Injury Friday & Saturday 11pm-1am foyer, first floor MBR/ Bowl & Lunch Special porch, oak floors, fireplace, screened in back porch,3 brick porches on Law Offices of Thomas H. Sayre front. Convenient location…5 minutes to I66, 25 minutes to Warrenton. 11am - 3pm Monday-Friday Civil & Criminal Trials F R E E Shoe Rental Bowl 2 Games • Choice of MLS#RP7006363 • $895,500 Concentrating in: Lunch Combo Meal All for $9.49 per person • Adoptions • Child Custody 10% • Social Security Disability OFF with this ad - • Serious Auto not valid w/ any per other offer Accidents RENT-A-LANE $10 person • Wills & Deeds Sat & Sun ONLY 12 noon-2pm Rated as “World’s Greatest Wings” 2 HOURS UNLIMITED Bowling by Ion Network Up to 8 people per lane REDSKINS TICKET RAFFLE

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- Here in Warren County - Page 24 • Warren County Report • Early October, 2009 To advertise in Warren County Report: The news Contact Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 or Angie Buterakos at [email protected] - 540-683-9197 and half of the state’s private-sec- able Virginia jobs. I am excited to tacting its members in the 18th County, Northern Shenandoah So make the Valley Connector tor jobs, according to the latest have their support.” Legislative District to help turn Valley Regional Commission, part of your holiday travel plans.” figures from the U.S. Small Busi- “As an owner of a small busi- out the influential small business and the Valley Commuter Assis- Said Bruce Coulliette, President, ness Administration. ness, I know what it takes to voting bloc on Election Day to tance Program to established two Valley Connector. Athey said, “NFIB is the lead- protect Virginia’s reputation as a support Delegate Athey. Small additional routes. “Valley Connector provides a ing voice for business, and, at no friend of small business,” he said. business owners and their em- Starting October 1, 2009 the very necessary service to North- time in Virginia’s history, has it “In addition, as the Chairman ployees vote in high numbers and Valley Connector will offer direct ern Shenandoah Valley commut- been more important to support of the House Republican Policy are known for actively recruiting service to Dulles Airport. The ers. Valley Connector continues legislation to strengthen small Committee, I intend to work with friends, family members, and ac- Dulles Airport stop will be added to expand its services as it meets businesses, which will have the the NFIB and other business or- quaintances to go to the polls. to the Washington DC bus that the thresholds of a successful added benefit of protecting and ganizations to push to eliminate travels through Front Royal and business model. We are proud to expanding the number of avail- red tape and other government New service to Dulles Airport Berryville down Route 7 to the work with this company in start- bureaucratic roadblocks slowing Dulles Greenway and Toll Road. up and expansion plans.” Said job growth.” The Valley Connector is -offer With the approaching holi- Marla Taylor Jones, Director of PINOCCIOS NFIB’s political support is ing weekday service between the day season, the Valley Connec- Marketing & Business Develop- CLOCK REPAIR based on the candidate’s position Northern Shenandoah Valley and tor is offering an alternative to ment, Warren County Economic ■ Authorized Service and record on small-business is- Dulles Airport. long-term parking at the airport. Development Authority Center for Howard Miller sues including an 88% rating for The Valley Connector works Travelers can board the bus at the The Valley Connector will & Sligh the 2008-2009 General Assem- closely with local business and area park-and-ride lots in Front have a bus on display at the Val- ■ Licensed and Insured ■ House Calls Available bly session. Today’s endorsement community leaders to meet the Royal (Route 340 and I-66) and ley Smokin BBQ Festival at the ■ Antique or Modern puts the considerable grassroots growing transportation needs of at Waterloo (Route 50 and Route Warren County Fairgrounds on ■ Serving the valley for support of the state’s small busi- the Northern Shenandoah Val- 340). A special parking agree- October 3, 2009 and will have over 36 years nesses behind Athey’s campaign. ley. Over the past year, the Val- ment is in place with the 340 details on the new Dulles Airport (540) 636-7369 NFIB has 5,300 members in ley Connector partnered with the Cigarette Discount Store (3355 Service. Additional information www.pinocciosclockrepair.net Virginia and plans to begin con- Warren County EDA, Frederick Lord Fairfax Hwy, Berryville VA) is available online at www.valley- for Valley Connector passengers connector.com from the Winchester, Berryville and Charlestown area. Schedule Details WCMS National Junior Honor Society “With the winter weather just around the corner, the Valley Morning Service to Dulles Air- Connector is a great alternative port to driving in inclement weather. 5:40 am Front Royal Park and

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In the spring of 2009, Mrs. Maria Wakefield put together the first chapter of the WCMS National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). Eighteen 7th graders and seven 6th graders were inducted in April 2009. Now that the 7th graders have gone on to the high school, there are only seven members until the next induction ceremony in April 2010. Even though there are only seven members, they have been working very hard. They have already started one fundraiser throughout the school by selling fruit snacks. They plan on helping with the children’s games at the Festival of Leaves on October 10th, conducting an ‘At the bridge’ • 533 E. Main St. Angel Tree at the middle school in December, and putting together a small exhibit for the new middle Stokes Front Royal, VA school about the history of the building. The exhibit is the large project for the year. The organization GENERAL STORE (540) 635-4437 • (800) 252-1162 will be receiving help from the archives downtown and the Warren Heritage Society when putting together the exhibit. The goal is to have the exhibit complete by the end of this school year. Open: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 6 pm, Fri 8:30 am - 8 pm • Sat 8:30 am - 6 pm • Sun 10 am - 4 pm AD SHOWN IS 100.0% OF ACTUAL PRINTED SIZE

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Ride and Master Deputy Pugh seized 5:57 am Waterloo Park and Ride eleven bags (10 grams) of Psilo- 6:15 am Berryville/Charlestown cybin Mushrooms, two bags of (340 Cigarette Discount Store) Marijuana (10 grams), two vials 7:00 am Dulles Airport (Ground of Marijuana, nine pills, and two Transportation Level Curb 2E) glass smoking devices after they were detected by K-9 Ammo. Evening Service From Dulles Air- The following subjects were port taken in to custody and trans- 6:00 pm Dulles Airport (Ground ported to the Warren County Transportation Level 2E) Jail: 6:50 pm Berryville/Charlestown • Harrison Free Marsh, 19 years (340 Cigarette Discount Store) of age from Chantilly, Virginia 7:05 pm Waterloo Park and Ride was charged with manufacturing 7:20 pm Front Royal Park and and possession of a controlled Ride substance and possession of Marijuana. He was released on Your Hometown Full Service Auto Repair And Tire Center Drug arrests September 18, 2009 on a $2,000 bond. On September 18, 2009 at ap- • Adam Walter Marsh, 21 years of proximately 12:01am, while uti- age from Chantilly, Virginia was • Engine Diagnostics•••• Tune-Ups Brakes Shocks Vehicle Inspection lizing over time grant funding for charged with manufacturing and • Suspension•• Exhaust Cooling System the Over the Limit, Under Arrest possession of a controlled sub- campaign, Sergeant Jason Poe stance and possession of Mari- Competitive Rates BG Engine Services with the Warren County Sheriff’s juana. He was released on Sep- Professional Service *Foreign & Domestic* Interstate Batteries Office conducted a traffic stop on tember 18, 2009 on a $750 bond. Brand Name Tires a 1996 four door Chrysler, black • Daniel Matthew Sullivan, 24 in color. Sergeant Poe observed years of age from Chantilly, Vir- the vehicle speeding and cross- ginia was charged with posses- ® ing the center line west bound sion of a schedule II drug. He was on I-66. The vehicle was occu- released on September 18, 2009 pied with five male subjects from on his own recognizance. the Northern Virginia area. Ser- • Ryan David Greenwalt, 27 years geant Poe requested deployment of age from Manassas, Virginia of the Sheriff’s Office K-9 Han- was issued a summons for pos- dler, Master Deputy Brad Pugh. session of Marijuana. During the search Sergeant Poe VENETIAN NAILS SPA 232 S. Royal Ave Front Royal, VA 22630 $5.00 OFF any service of $25 or more 540-636-4040 Expires 10/15/09 [email protected] Open 7 Days a Week 50 Riverton Commons Dr. Suite C40, Front Royal VA 540-635-2676 Specials • Oil, Filter and Lube starting at $18.99 plus tax ~5W30, 5W20, 10W30, bulk oil only up to 5 quarts, synthetics extra~ • Oil Change and Tire Rotation for only $24.99 • Free Alignment Check with Purchase of 4 Tires •Four Wheel Alignment $49.95 ~Passanger cars and 4x2 trucks (4X4 extra) some other vehicles extra~ For a limited time Now Offering Custom Exhaust Services Flowmaster Super 44 & Flowmaster Knockoffs Antiques-Collectables-Estate Furn. & more Starting at $299 (exhaust tips extra) Thurs-Mon 11-5 Sat 10-6 540-675-1900 714 Zachary Taylor Hwy. Flint Hill, VA 22627

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Free event for public other demonstrations will in- ing thier annual Peacekeeper’s • Carol Olson, LCSW Royal Police Department clude; Dinner and Candlelight Vigil on • Deputy Charles Brogan, War- The cost of the dinner is $15.00. October 4th – 10th 2008 is this - Creating a Fire Escape Plan Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The ren Co. Sherriff’s Office Following the dinner the Vigil will year’s Fire Prevention Week with - Practicing EDITH, Exit-Drills- dinner will be held at the First • Bryan Layton, Assistant Com- be held at 8:00 pm on the lawn of the theme of “Stay Fire Smart! In-The-Home Baptist Church starting at 6:30. mownwealths Attorney the court house. Don’t Get Burned”. - How to properly Stop, Drop, This year’s award recepients are: • Officer Brandon Darr, Front To promote fire prevention and Roll week and the importance of - Using and the importance of home fire safety, the Warren Home Fire Extinguishers County Department of Fire and - Crawling Low under Smoke Rescue Services will be hosting - Properly Testing and Maintain- it’s 2nd Annual Fire Prevention ing Home Smoke Alarms Kick-Off Event on Sunday, Octo- - Properly installing child safety ber 4th . The event will take place seats in your vehicle at the Front Royal Fire Station at - and many more…….. 221 North Commerce Avenue in Our goal is to, not only demon- Front Royal. strate and promote home fire pre- This event will be open to the vention, but also the services of- public at 11am and continue in fered by the local Warren County till 4pm. Our goal is to promote Fire and Rescue Companies. This and demonstrate the importance event will be free to the public of practicing home fire safety and free food and beverages will techniques to reduce the number be available to the public while in The music you grew of preventable fires, fire injures, attendance. and fire deaths. This event will Please join us and together, let’s include two live fire demonstra- make each day a fire safe day! up with and tions of a bedroom mock-up and a family room style mock-up to Peacekeeper’s Dinner and show the fast progression of a Candlelight Vigil small, innocent fire and benefits of home fire safety. In addition, Harmony Place will be hold- RIVER REWARDS! Maintain the Value more local prizes coming soon of your Home... Work Guaranteed

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ment, contact The Warren Coun- An insert regarding the survey survey can be picked up at the ty Extension Office at (540) 635- was included in every real estate Government Center in the Plan- 4549 or [email protected] tax bill. A link to the electronic ning Office (Suite 400) or they The 3rd Annual Marriott Ranch survey can be found on the home can call the office at phone num- Benefit Trail Ride will be held at page of the County’s website at ber 540-636-3354 and request 12:00 noon on Sunday, October www.warrencountyva.net. For that one be mailed to them. 25th, followed by a Grilled Lunch citizens who do not have access County Administrator, Doug with all the fixin’s at 1:30. Cost to a computer, a hard copy of the Stanley, is encouraging citizens for the 90-minute Trail Ride and First Month2009 28, September FREEWeeklyService Features King ! 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Make your expla- the newlyRt. 619 designated & Corner capital cityof Airport of Rd • Front Royal To get more information, please up, you could do better by agreeing to nations clear and complete. Good Washington. The executive mansion contact BRCTH at brcthinc@ho- make the needed adjustments. luck. soon became known as the “White tmail.com or call (540)837-1575. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to House” because its white-gray Vir- once seemingly rock-solid proposition December 21) An unkept promise can ginia freestone contrasted strikingly you favored might be hiding some be irksome and easily raise the with the red brickTHE of nearby APPLEbuildings. HOUSE Comprehensive Plan survey serious flaws. Take time to check it Archer’s ire. But instead of getting into a confrontation, take time to • On Oct. 12, 1915, British nurse more carefully and question anything Edith Cavell is executedOF by aLINDEN, German VA Warren County is conducting that seems out of kilter. check why someone you relied on came up short. firing squad for helping Allied soldiersSINCE 1963 a survey to obtain citizen input GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Finish escape from German-occupied Bel- up those lingering tasks so that you CAPRICORN (December 22 to for updating the Warren County January 19) A new workplace distrac- gium • during Vera WorldBradley War makes I. When great back to school items can then arrange to spend some time in Cavell and others were arrested, she Comprehensive Plan. The last quiet reflection. This will go a long tion creates an unnecessary delay. The & gifts sooner you deal with it, the better for made a full confession and was sen- update of the Plan was complet- way in restoring both your physical tenced• to It death. is not to early to schedule our banquet room ed and adopted by the Board in and spiritual energies. all concerned. A personal matter also CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A should be attended to as soon as • On Oct. & catering 18, 1922, “Robinservices Hood,” for your holiday party 2005. The purpose of the plan is family situation could heat up and boil possible. starring• Don’tDouglas forget Fairbanks, to cool opens offin with an ice cream treat to guide future commercial, in- over unless you deal with it as soon as AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- Hollywood. at our As a icepublicity cream stunt, stand Fair- dustrial, and residential devel- possible. Try to persuade other family ary 18) Once again, the Aquarian’s gift banks had posed atop a New York opment and to provide for vari- members to work with you to help for applying both practical and cre- hotel in costume, with bow and arrow. cool things down. ative methods to resolve a situation He and several others shot arrows from ous community services that are LEO (July 23 to August 22) Cheer makes all the difference. Personal rela- the building, and accidentally injured needed to keep pace with popu- up, Kitty Cat! That low feeling will tionships thrive during the weekend. a man when an arrow flew through an lation growth. The Plan helps to begin to ebb by midweek, and you PISCES (February 19 to March 20) open window. guide the County in future devel- should be back in the social swirl in A relationship appears to be losing its time for the weekend. 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founded in 1892, is a college-pre- in Norfolk, VA on September 14- Samuels Library Foundation paratory, coeducational boarding 16, 2009. At the convention the will present Audrey Niffenegger, school for students in grades 6 Virginia State Police “Operation bestselling author of The Time through 12. Students in grades Heatwave” Program recognized Traveler’s Wife and her new 9-12 participate in the Air Force Sheriff McEathron and Deputy novel, Her Fearful Symmetry, at Junior Reserve Officer Training Larry Funk with a certificate The Time Traveler’s Halloween Obituaries Corps. R-MA is affiliated with of appreciation and the second Party, a special event benefiting the United Methodist Church place trophy for the region in rec- the new Samuels Public Library and is located in Front Royal, ognition of outstanding efforts in Front Royal. The party, which VA. to Help Eliminate Auto Theft will take place at the library from Luke N. Anderson (H.E.A.T.) in Warren County and 7:30pm to 10:30pm, will feature a Luke N. Anderson, infant son of Eric and Susan Anderson, HEAT awards the Commonwealth of Virginia. reading by Ms. Niffenegger from passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 . her new book, a ghost story set in A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The Virginia Sheriffs Associa- Halloween Costume Benefit London’s famous Highgate Cem- at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal conducted tion’s 76th conference was held etery, after which she will answer by Rev. Fr. Carr. Interment will follow in Panorama Memorial On October 30, 2009, the questions from guests. Gardens in Waterlick. September 28, 2009 28, September WeeklyService Features King LIBRA (September 23 to October Luke was born July 20, 2009 , in Winchester , VA. 22) Trying to make peace among quar- Along with his parents he is survived by his maternal grandpar- reling family members, friends or col- ents Donald and Elizabeth Valaike; paternal grandparents Jon and leagues can be tough. Expect some resistance, maybe even some expres- Nancy Anderson; and siblings Zachary, Holly, Emily, Clara, Betsy, sions of resentment. But stay with it. Cloth Peddler Nicholas, and Patrick. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- 5330 Main Street, Stephens City, VA 22655 The family will receive friends on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A ber 21) Changing your mind doesn’t changing situation calls for a change have to be a problem once you realize • On Oct. 13, 1792, the cornerstone with a wake service at 7:30 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home in Front in plans. Although you might prefer that you might have good and suffi- is laid for a presidential residence in Royal. cient cause to do so. Make your expla- the newly designated capital city of the schedule you had already worked 540-868-9020 Pallbearers will be Zachary and Brady Anderson. up, you could do better by agreeing to nations clear and complete. Good Washington. The executive mansion make the needed adjustments. luck. soon became known as the “White New Fall Fabrics Arriving In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to House” because its white-gray Vir- Large Selection of quilt quality fabrics Front Royal Pregnancy Center , 14 W. Main St, Front Royal, VA once seemingly rock-solid proposition December 21) An unkept promise can ginia freestone contrasted strikingly you favored might be hiding some be irksome and easily raise the with the red brick of nearby buildings. Small Classes Forming 22630. serious flaws. Take time to check it Archer’s ire. But instead of getting into a confrontation, take time to • On Oct. 12, 1915, British nurse Hours: Monday - Friday 10a-5p & Saturday 10a-3p more carefully and question anything Edith Cavell is executed by a German that seems out of kilter. check why someone you relied on came up short. firing squad for helping Allied soldiers GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Finish escape from German-occupied Bel- www.clothpeddler.com up those lingering tasks so that you CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A new workplace distrac- gium during World War I. When can then arrange to spend some time in Cavell and others were arrested, she quiet reflection. This will go a long tion creates an unnecessary delay. The Tony Theodore Ghiardi sooner you deal with it, the better for made a full confession and was sen- way in restoring both your physical tenced to death. and spiritual energies. all concerned. A personal matter also Tony Theodore Ghiardi, 84, of Morgantown, WV, passed away CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A should be attended to as soon as • On Oct. 18, 1922, “Robin Hood,” peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Amerisist Assisted Liv- family situation could heat up and boil possible. starring Douglas Fairbanks, opens in ing Facility in Front Royal, VA. over unless you deal with it as soon as AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- Hollywood. As a publicity stunt, Fair- possible. Try to persuade other family ary 18) Once again, the Aquarian’s gift banks had posed atop a New York Tony was born December 24, 1924, in Edri, PA, the son of the members to work with you to help for applying both practical and cre- hotel in costume, with bow and arrow. late Antonio and Maria (Foghino) Ghiardi. ative methods to resolve a situation cool things down. He and several others shot arrows from He was a veteran of World War II, having served 2 ½ years in the LEO (July 23 to August 22) Cheer makes all the difference. Personal rela- the building, and accidentally injured up, Kitty Cat! That low feeling will tionships thrive during the weekend. a man when an arrow flew through an U.S. Air Force and five years in the reserves. He was a local busi- begin to ebb by midweek, and you PISCES (February 19 to March 20) open window. ness owner, establishing GRD Aluminum Company in 1955 and should be back in the social swirl in A relationship appears to be losing its time for the weekend. A long-post- once-strong appeal for reasons that • On Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force partnering with his wife Wilma in running the Vanity Shoppe in poned deal could be starting up again. might be different from what you Captain Chuck Yeager becomes the Morgantown for 29 years. first person to fly faster than the speed VIRGO (August 23 to September think. An open and honest talk could He will be sadly missed by his wife of 59 years, Wilma F. (Deak) 22) Going too fast and too far on too lead to some surprising revelations. of sound. His X-1 aircraft was lifted to little knowledge could be risky. Best to BORN THIS WEEK: Your life is an altitude of 25,000 feet by a B-29 Ghiardi; daughter Paula Dunham of Morgantown; son Thomas slow down and check for any gaps in bound by your belief that character and then released through the bomb and daughter-in-law, Karen Ghiardi of Morgantown; daughter your information. It’s what you don’t counts more than anything else. bay, rocketing to 40,000 feet and exceeding 662 mph. Carla and son-in-law, Thomas Sayre of Front Royal, VA; step-son, know that could hurt you. © 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. • On Oct. 15, 1964, while trying to Joseph Soos of Charlottesville, VA. set a new 1 mile land-speed record, He cherished his time spent with his nine granddaughters, two Craig Breedlove inadvertently set grandsons, two step-grandsons, and four great-grandsons. His another kind of record after he lost control of the Spirit of America jet- Front Royal grandchildren are: Jennifer, Francesca, Bernadette, powered car on the Bonneville Salt Katy, Philip, Gianna and Nicole Sayre. Several other grandchil- Flats in Utah. The vehicle began to skid, taking nearly 6 miles to deceler- Hardwood Hawks Golf Tournament dren live in the Northern Virginia and Chesapeake, VA area. ate from more than 400 mph — the The Rosary was recited in the funeral home chapel of Rotruck- longest skid marks on record. Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day) Lobb on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. A private funeral • On Oct. 16, 1973, Henry Kissinger mass for family will be celebrated on Friday, October 2, 2009 at $75/person ($300/team), includes lunch catered by The Apple House. and North Vietnamese diplomat Le 10:30 a.m. at St. John University Parish with Father William Ma- Duc Tho are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating the Paris Peace All proceeds will benefit the Skyline High theny as celebrant. Accords. Kissinger accepted, but Tho Tom and Carla Sayre express their gratitude to the Saint John declined the award until such time as School Girls Basketball Program “peace is truly established.” the Baptist Catholic parish family and Fr. Fasano and Fr. Carr for their support and prayers. We also thank the many friends who in • On Oct. 17, 1994, taxicab driver Jeremy Levine returned to London, Shotgun Start @ 9:00 am, lunch afterwards any way helped us during Tony Ghiardi’s stay in Front Royal, VA. from a round-trip journey to Cape Moreover, we thank the staff of Amerisist for their loving care and Town, South Africa. Passengers Mark Contact Information: Jim Kenney, Varsity Girls Basketball the Front Royal Dialysis Center. Dad thought our town was beau- Aylett and Carlos Aresse paid 40,000 pounds, or approximately $65,000, for Coach, Skyline High School, 151 Skyline Vista Dr. Front tiful and very clean. the 21,691-mile trip, setting a world Royal, VA 22630. 540-631-0366 ext. 31159 Personal condolences may be offered to the family online at record for the longest known taxicab www.rotruck-lobb.com ride. 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The $75 per person ticket dona- as their favorite literary char- elslibrary.net), or from Founda- to transcend time. The book has ers adored in The Time Traveler’s tion includes a signed hardcover acter. A raffle, hors d’oeuvres, tion board members in advance. sold an astonishing 3 million cop- Wife, but it has inventive themes copy of Her Fearful Symmetry, and costume judging will com- Space is limited. Samuels Library ies in this country and continues and settings all its own, including provided by the Royal Oak Book- plete the evening. Tickets must is located at 330 E. Criser Road in to gain thousands of new readers twins, ghosts, obsessive compul- shop, an event sponsor. Guests be purchased at the library, on Front Royal. and champions every week, six sive disorder, intricate puzzles, are requested to come dressed the library website (www.samu- Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time years after its publication. and several intensely compelling Traveler’s Wife was a true liter- On September 29, 2009, Scrib- eccentrics. September 28, 2009 28, September WeeklyService Features King to be a scam. Stick with the big names ary sensation, captivating read- ner will publish Niffenegger’s ea- An occasional docent for High- such as the Red Cross or The Salva- ers everywhere with its story of a gerly-awaited second novel, Her gate Cemetery, Audrey Niffeneg- tion Army if you want to respond to a bibliophilic time traveler and his Fearful Symmetry ($26.99). This ger is a visual artist and the disaster. patient artist wife whose desper- new novel shares the wonder, founding member of Text 3, an —Auctions: Foreclosed properties and seized cars have big scam poten- ate love for each other manages passion, and mystery that read- artist and writer’s group that also tial. The ads make it sound like you performs and exhibits in Chicago. can pick up a house for only a few Her work is in the collections of thousand dollars or a vehicle for a few the Library of Congress, the Art hundred. The scam comes when Scammers Get Creative you’re asked to buy a guide to all the The Cutting Edge Institute of Chicago, the National foreclosed properties and seized vehi- Museum of Women in the Arts Scammers never go away. They just cles in your area. The guides aren’t get more creative in their methods of * Hair and Nail Salon * and the Newberry Library. She is cheap. 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At this from the Class of ’68, Randolph- diately or your computer will be in point, census takers are verifying danger. The real danger is that you’ll addresses only. If someone appears at Macon Academy is building a fall for it and download (and pay for) your door saying they’re from the new gateway at the West Main the suggested software to fix the I-66 & Rt 522 Census and asking for information Street entrance to the campus. nonexistent problem. North of 540.636.2901 that includes your Social Security Therefore, the entrance from —Foreign lotteries: If you get a call number or bank information, it’s a Front Royal saying you’ve won a foreign lottery, scam. Also beware of e-mail suppos- West Main Street is currently hang up. One, you likely didn’t enter edly from the Census: You will not be Great Deals at 2009 28, September • KFWS the lottery, and two, you surely didn’t contacted that way. give them your phone number. 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FAMOUS PEOPLE: What did the instrumental song “Telstar.” League in 1969. When was the gangster Al Capone die of? Bonus point for knowing the year. Padres’first winning season? NOW! $24,414 NOW! $16,763 3. MOVIES: What 1980s movie fea- 2. Put these Beatles songs in the cor- 2. Between Chuck Tanner and Jim tured characters named Westley, But- rect release-date order: “She Loves Leyland, how many seasons com- tercup and Inigo Montoya? You,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and bined did they manage the Pittsburgh 4. PSYCHOLOGY: What would “From Me to You.” Pirates? someone who suffered from choro- 3. Which group performed “Ventura 3. How many losing seasons did Phil Creative Touch phobia be afraid of? Highway,” and what was the year? Fulmer have in 17 years as head coach “Quality 4. What was Phil Collins’ last No. 1 of the University of Tennessee foot- Family Owned 5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind Work, at a of creature is a porbeagle? hit? 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How many consecutive years has Commercial • Industrial • Residential the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll? apart in 1963: “From Me to You,” the Tour de France been won by a 9. FOOD & DRINK: What are “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Spaniard? capers? Your Hand.” 7. In 2009, golfer Mark Calcavec- • Custom Colors 10. MUSIC: What does the musical 3. The group America did the song chia set a PGA Tour record for con- • Staining notation “da capo” mean? in 1972. secutive birdies. How many did he Answers 4. “Another Day in Paradise” in have? • Wallpaper 1990. The theme was homelessness, Answers Removal 1. Honshu 2. Syphilis and the near invisibility of homeless 1. In 1978, the Padres were 84-78. • Drywall 3. “The Princess Bride” people on the street. 2. Twenty years (Tanner 1977-85; 5. “One of These Nights” reached Leyland 1986-96). Installation and —23— 4. Dancing 5. Shark No. 1 in 1975. The band had another 3. Twice — 2005 and 2008. Repair 6. Carolus Linnaeus hit the next year with “New Kid in 4. The Los Angeles Lakers (1982- • Pressure 7. Only one — Washington Town.” 89). 6. There weren’t any. The Archies Washing 8. Charles Dodgson 5. Theo Fleury had 830 points for 9. Pickled flower buds was a fictional band for a television Calgary. 10. From the beginning cartoon “The Archie Show.” The 6. Four consecutive years (Oscar Call Jason at (540) 743-1258 or (540) 539-1251 © 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. actual music was played by studio Pereiro, 2006; Alberto Contador, ’07, musicians. ’09; Carlos Sastre ’08). © 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. 7. Nine birdies in a row. © 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. David, Andrew, Peter, 3, 10, 20, 40 www.TriviaGuy.com. © 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. For more trivia,more For log on to Jericho, Ninevah, Jerusalem, 1. Is the book of Esther in the Old or Old the in Esther of book the Is 1. Which 2. of Jesus’ disciples walked 3. From the Bible, who interpreted 6. Where did the Lord tell Jonah to ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Peter; 3) 4. Who was the other man on trial in pray Jesus did days many How 5.

New Testament or neither? or Testament New Him? with water the on James, John the handwriting on the wall? Joseph, Daniel, Belshazzar with Jesus that Barnabus, Barabbas, the Pontius, Caesar crowd freed? desert? the go? Israel Daniel; 4) Ninevah Barabbas; 5) 40; 6) —12— Page 34 • Warren County Report • Early October, 2009 To advertise in Warren County Report: The news Contact Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 or Angie Buterakos at [email protected] - 540-683-9197 closed, and will remain closed making a difference in the com- grants; until approximately September munities we serve,” said Laysha • School Library Makeovers, 28th. Ward, president, Community Re- a program that provides year- Lily Garden Restaurant 368 Fairfax Pike While the West Main Street lations, Target. “We’re proud to round volunteer opportunities PHO Stephens City gate is under construction, R- partner with Samuels Library as for Target team members to get (In Food Lion Plaza) MA will open the West 1st Street part of our ongoing commitment involved with their local school; Gate 6:00 am- 7:00 pm, Monday to give back to the communities • Target House®, which serves 540-869-7718 through Friday. where our guests and team mem- as a home away from home for Beginning October, try one of our New Vietnamese bers live and work.” families of children receiving dishes being added to menu Library Receives Grant Additionally, Target also gives lifesaving treatment at St. Jude through signature programs that Children’s Research Hospital® in Special Vietnamese Beef Soup Noodle - Sat. & Sun. Only Samuels Public Library an- are designed to inspire learning Memphis; nounced a partnership with Tar- in children and families. Pro- • Target Volunteers, a nationwide get in recognition of its efforts in grams include: network of Target team members, promoting literacy. The grant will • Take Charge of Education®, a retirees, families and friends who GUNS again be used to fund the library’s school fundraising program; volunteer millions of hours to annual Summer Reading Club. • Target Field Trip Grants, a pro- community projects. AMMO The Summer Reading Club is gram that helps educators bring -CONCEALED CARRY COURSES- designed to keep children reading learning to life outside the class- State and local law enforce- -GUNSMITH-GLOCK ARMORER- while they are on summer break room through the distribution of ment graduate from national from school, thereby maintaining Virginia Pistol, 5267 John Marshall Hwy.(Rt.55) Linden, VA 22642 or enhancing reading skills that (1/2 mile East of the Apple House next to Skyline Flooring) may otherwise atrophy during www.VirginiaPistol.com Training: 540-636-9476 Store: 540-671-5989 the summer months. “We hope The Virginia Pistol Store is open 7 days a week from 4PM until 8PM. to inspire creativity in young people through a dynamic environment filled with books and creative activities,” says Michal All lines of insurance: Ashby, Youth Services Supervi- sor. Many children are drawn to the library for the variety of spe-  Auto  Health cial programs that are held dur-  Business ing the summer. “Puppet shows, Insure with us  Life  Home magic shows, craft programs, and with confidence! weekly story times really bring children into the library. We have programs for all ages-children The last small (.84 acre) lot available fronting the 11 Water Street · Front Royal, VA (540) 635-8401 and teens,” Ashby noted. west side of route 522/340 in the master planned This grant is part of ongoing ef- Now’s the time to buy! Best Prices, forts by Target to strengthen fam- commercial district of North Warren County, 1/4 Lowest Interest Rates ilies and communities through- mile north of Country Club Rd. and the shopping * Your key to great homes at great prices with great financing * out the country. Since opening its • 100% Financing for qualified first-time buyers doors, Target has given 5 percent centers anchored by Wal-Mart, Target, and Lowes. • Job Loss protection insurance available on all inventory homes of its income to organizations • Up to $8,000 tax credit from Uncle Sam Town water already on site. Build now or rent out (cannot have owed a home for the past 3 years) that support education, the arts, the 3BR, 1BA house and develop later. Listed at Limited Offers Available Now! Don’t Delay, Call Today! social services and volunteerism. Contact Connie Smallwood, Realtor for availability of homes, Today that $650K, this property’s value continues to rise. pricing and home sites. New homes starting under $200,000! equals more than $3 million ev- 540-551-2162 ery week. [email protected] “At Target, our local grants are Call Chris Turner at (540) 305-4958 www.conniesmallwood.com

April Lubkemann, LCSW Come see the DIFFERENCE we can make in Senior Living. Psychotherapist After visiting Hidden Springs, my children enthusiastically explained, “Mom you have to go there . . . it’s the best place in the world!” Since 79 years old Anne Pearson of Marshall, Va. has made her home at Serving the Hidden Springs, she proudly stated, “I don’t have a worry in the World!” “The People are great and she loves the attention they give . . . there is not a counseling night that goes by that Vicki doesn’t stop by my room to say “Good night!” needs of I haven’t cried one-time since I’ve been here! The food is delicious and I participate in all the fun activities and field trips, children, which keeps my day full – you couldn’t find a better place. adolescents Anne Pearson and adults. Call today to schedule your personal tour! (540) 636-2008 Call 631-7251 or 671-9538 for an appointment. 8 miles south of Front Royal off scenic 340 Most major insurances accepted. 973 Buck Mt. Rd., Bentonville, Va. Early October, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 35 To advertise in Warren County Report: Contact Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 The news or Angie Buterakos at [email protected] - 540-683-9197

criminal justice command sional Studies and Virginia State sues and the law. The College is rico County, Lynchburg, Norfolk, port News and Warren County college Police. NCJCC offers a collective designed for mid- to upper-level Prince William County, Roanoke, sheriff’s offices; Division of Capi- public and private policing train- criminal justice professionals. Staunton, and University of Vir- tol Police and the Virginia State Eighteen local and state law ing curriculum that focuses on The NCJCC class began July 6, ginia police departments; New- Police. enforcement supervisors from leadership, management issues, 2009, and includes supervisors across the Commonwealth grad- forensic science, collaboration from Charlottesville, Colonial uated from the National Crimi- and negotiation, and legal is- Beach, Colonial Heights, Hen- 2004 Chevy SSR nal Justice Command College 8 cyl. 5.3, Auto, A/C, AM/FM/CD, 6

(NCJCC) on Sept. 17. disc Bose, Lth, C/T, PWR-L/W/S, Alum Among the graduates was Cap- Stop Dreaming. Start Riding! Whls, Running boards, Tow hitch, 51316 tain James W. Cornett, Jr. of the miles Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Pick which class is right for YOU. #304871 $24,591 Unique to Virginia, the NCJCC training program is co-sponsored . Motorcycle Safety – Basic Rider by the University of Virginia’s (540) 635-2156 • (540) 635-9242 School of Continuing and Profes- . Motorcycle – Advanced Rider

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From new riders to returning riders, we offer a place for you to touch up on the HOURS basics or to challenge your current skill level through hands-on learning. Classes offered September to mid-November. Visit our website for details and to register. Thur 10 - 8 Upon successful completion of the Basic Rider course, the motorcycle knowledge exam and motorcycle Fri 10 - 8 Judicial Update skills test required to obtain a motorcycle classification on a valid VA driver’s license will be waived for a Sat 10 - 6 period of one year. In addition, many insurance companies offer discounts to successful students. SPECIAL Sun 11 - 5 Two court cases were decided Mon 10 - 7 By Samantha Mazzotta recently, and neither one went in our favor. Stop Dreaming. Start Driving! BUY!!! Tues CLOSED Fall Lawn Care Hang gardening tools vertically to In the first case, a veteran was sent Wed 10 - 5 store them (a pegboard with hooks is a numerous times in 1947 to the Bikini Want more freedom? The weather’s beginning to cool, and good investment here). Prepare your Atoll, where he was subjected to radi- Get your driver’s license! HURRY IN! that means it’s time to start preparing lawnmower by draining the gas (store ation. Years later he developed serious SUPPLIES LIMITED! the yard for winter. Even if you live in in a proper container away from other eye problems, which he blamed on the Our classroom Driver’s Education 4 PIECE warmer climes, the change of season chemicals and heat sources), remov- radiation. He was turned down for dis- program is what YOU need to get on the BEDROOM GROUP brings changes to your lawn, such as ing the spark plug, cleaning the under- ability benefits. On appeal he ques- road. Our program is approved by the VA ONLY slower growth. Anticipating and side and oiling the blades, and placing tioned the competence of the medical DMV. Next class starts Oct 22, 2009. Visit $ preparing for this change will keep in a dry, out-of-the-way corner. expert who testified as an expert wit- our website for details and to register. 288! your yard healthy year-round. ness on radiation. The court decided For Behind-the-Wheel training, contact Green Apple If you live in a part of the country that there’s no requirement for the Driving School directly at 540-869-3559. Plant bulbs ions that sees snow, it’s time to clean and (like tulips) Department of Veterans Affairs to put away lawn furniture (except per- now, before prove a doctor’s qualifications. LFCC Workforce Solutions haps cedar furniture, which improves the first frost. In the second case, a veteran (who as it weathers). Store it in a place that REGISTER TODAY! They will re- was admittedly not a nice guy) had is protected from water and extreme For a list of all our classes, visit main dormant part of his benefits taken by the state cold — such as a tool shed or a corner until spring. of California to pay for a psychiatric www.LFCCworkforce.com of the garage — and cover to protect hospital stay. The veteran, who’d been or contact us at 540-868-7021 from spills and dirt. ruled incompetent, had a legal Wait until most of the leaves have Now is a good time to dethatch and guardian — an officer of the hospital. fallen from the trees before raking reseed bare spots in the lawn, just The guardian began giving the veteran Includes: Double Dresser, Mirror, them up — it’s no use trying to catch before the first hard frost. Cover the a monthly stipend and applied the bal- Headboard and Steel Bedrame them early — and add to the mulch reseeded area with a light mulch mix- ance to the ongoing hospital bill. The pile. ture of dry grass clippings, straw and veteran sued, citing U.S. Code sec- SAVE UP TO Your lawn will probably need one or shredded leaves — enough to keep tions that say a veteran’s benefits can- OFF two mowings before winter sets in, but birds from eating most of the seeds, not be grabbed by creditors. Daily... $ STOP BY OUR once that last session is done, lay out while allowing shoots to poke through The court decided that the hospital Lunch Specials 800 your gardening tools in the driveway come spring. could indeed take the money for 11am - 2pm NEW EXPANDED and inspect them for damage. Clean Send questions or home-repair tips ongoing care, since it was a state hos- Monday - Friday away bits of grass and dirt from the to [email protected], or pital and not a real creditor. 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The news HELP WANTED

Top sales person to work at our certified used car lot on Commerce Avenue in Front Royal as well as our new car facility on South Royal Avenue. Our successful candidate must be a “people person” …someone who gets along well Each graduate earned 15 hours points in Jr. and Sr. Western, Jr. Western, Rachel Dominguez with the general public. You must have a valid driver’s license and a good of college credit from the Uni- Hunter, Gaited and Gymkanna (Warren County) in Sr. Western, driving record. You also must have a positive attitude and a desire to succeed. versity of Virginia, as well as en- were awarded an embroidered Bridget Murray (Frederick Coun- This is a full-time position with benefits including health insurance, vacation hanced their professional skills cooler from Dover Saddlery for ty) in Sr. Hunter and Gymkanna, and more. Send your resume’ and knowledge. University faculty their horses. and Mary Newbraugh (Frederick Atten: and top law enforcement officials The 2009 winners were Rachel County) in Sr. Gaited. No one Glenn Murphy at Jack Evans instructed students on issues Paulisch (Warren County) in was eligible in Jr. Hunter, Gaited Chevrolet Cadillac such as leadership, collaboration, 125 South Royal Avenue negotiation, and trends in crimi- Front Royal, Virginia 22630 nal justice and law enforcement. or e-mail your resume to [email protected] First aid and CPR for horse & Jack Evans Chevrolet Cadillac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. rider Jalisco Proper First Aid and CPR administration can be pivotal in Authentic Mexican emergency situations, especially those involving horses and eques- Restaurant trians. Virginia Cooperative Ex- tension is hosting a program on Front Royal Strasburg Thursday Lunch Special Wednesday Lunch Special Saturday November 14th from 8am to 5pm on First Aid and CPR 99 50 for Horse & Rider. $4 $4 Who says homes aren’t selling? A certified and non-certified 1303 N. Royal Ave, Front Royal, VA 348 E. King Street, Strasburg, VA tract will be offered for partici- 11-2:30 • 540-635-7348 11-3 • 540-465-5300 Warren County Real Estate Data pants following American Heart Now through Wednesday Association Curriculum. Instruc- Night Special tion will be tailored to equestri- Oct. 15 • Home sales are up and the volume of homes for Tuesdays Only Buy 1 dinner ans using real life scenarios of Kids 6 years and under get one 1/2 price sale is falling. Great news for Warren County. incidents that have happened to Eat FREE (one coupon per table) • Buyers take note: you only have until Nov 31 w/ an adult dinner Bring Coupon In For Offer horses and riders in the barn, on from 3-8pm Exp. 10/15/09 to take advantage of your $8000 tax credit. If you the trailer, on the trail or at the don’t contract your home within the next two horse show. Instruction will be provided by weeks, it wont have time to be processed. Call us Robbie Powell, EMT and Fire & Mountain Brook Estates to see if you qualify. Rescue Personnel for rider-relat- Have you been looking for that special piece of land to • Regardless of what the media is telling you: ed injuries. Jennifer Brown, Clin- build your full time, weekend or vacation home? there are still 0 down payment loans available. ical Assistant Professor in Equine Cash in on the current 5% interest rates. Surgery and Emergency Care at If so, Mountain Brook Estates may be just the Marion duPont Scott Equine what you’re looking for! • Call Sharon to register for - Dave Ramsey’s class Medical Center, will be teaching (Financial Peace University) October 7th @7pm. the horse-related injury portion Lot Prices Starting at $129,999 for 6 Acres! of the course. Fall is a great time to look at property. Please plan to join us on No- vember 14th for this educational Builder and Surveyor available to show program at the Warren County you the land at your convenience. Government Center in Front Royal, VA. The registration fees due by October 30th are as fol- lows: Non-Certified is $25; Cer- tified is $50. For more information or to RSVP for the program please contact Crystal Smith, Animal Science Extension Agent, at [email protected] or 540- Ken Evans Sharon Cales 635-4549. 540-683-9680 540-683-1370 4-H Fair Championship Series [email protected] [email protected] announces winners Located in scenic Bentonville, VA this new mountain community of 10 lots (7 lots left for sale) contact us: www.WarrenHomes.info ranging from 5 to 11 acres has something for everyone. Lot 2 has views and a pond and sev- The 4-H Fair Championship eral lots have a stream going through them. High speed DSL Internet will be available! For Series was initiated in 2008 to additional information, call Buracker Construction LLC, 540-636-1879 or visit our website @ It’s the best home BUYERS market in decades. Let us encourage participation at all mountainbrookestates.net. Prices start at 129,999 up to 229,999. Directions from Front Royal: show you how to get the best deal on the market & Oh, by the local Fair 4-H Horse Shows. Take Rt. 340 South 9 miles to Bentonville. Turn left on Bentonville Road. Go 1 mile and turn left on Lockhart Lane. At the end of Lockhart Lane, turn right. Subdivision begins at sign. Lots are the way, who do you know that may need help with buying 4-H Youth that show in at least marked. For more information or to schedule an ATV tour please call Buracker Construction LLC or selling a home? Please send three of the four local fair horse 540-636-1879 or 540-671-3388 or via e-mail at [email protected] us their names and numbers so shows (Frederick, Clarke, War- Looking for a builder? Call Buracker Construction LLC we can help them too. ren and Shenandoah) are eligible. 540-636-1879 or visit buracker-construction.com The youth accumulating the most Early October, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 37

Dominion Health and Fitness 9816 Winchester Road • Front Royal The news

and Gymkanna. Habitat for Humanity to of the new home of the Alfred and Thank you to our generous spon- recognize volunteers Nina Hite family near Linden, VA. sors: Dominion Mortgage in Front Invitations have been extended to Royal; Frederick County 4-H Horse Warren County, VA – The Warren all those who helped the Hite fam- Program; Headquarters Place Farm County Chapter of Habitat for Hu- ily build their house, and an RSVP in Front Royal; Crystal Smith, manity will hold a volunteer recog- is required for those planning to Animal Science Extension Agent; nition and celebration on Saturday, attend, either by email to jl750@ Shenandoah County 4-H Horse October 3 at 6 p.m. at the First Bap- comcast,net, or by calling John Long Program; and the Warren County 4- tist Church in Front Royal, VA. A at (540)868-1328. H Horse Program. Congratulations buffet supper will be served as part “We are thrilled to bring into frui- Stressed Out? Energize your life this Fall at again to our winners! of the celebration of the completion tion yet another worthwhile project Dominion Health and Fitness • Heated Pool! to a local family,” stated John Long, and Tennis Clinics! Free Child Care! Buddy plan! Board President. “So many of our volunteers have given so selflessly of Back to School Special...Call NOW! their time and talents, and we want to take this opportunity to thank and recognize each of them for their tireless efforts.” More than one (540) 636-2820 hundred volunteers, donors, and 2009-2010 sub-contractors donated their labor, materials, or professional services at ADULT EDUCATION /GED CLASS reduced rates to help build this, the twelfth house to be built by War- Mountain Mystic WARREN COUNTY ren County Habitat for Humanity • Blue Ridge Technical Center (WCHFH), a local affiliate of Habi- Trading Company 280 Luray Avenue tat for Humanity International. (next to old Warren County High School) Co-founded by self-made mil- Monday, 6:00 PM Registration/Pre-test lionaire, businessman and attorney Tues./Thurs., 6:00-8:30 PM, Adult Ed./GED Prep Millard Fuller and his wife Linda in • Samuels Public Library 1976, Habitat for Humanity Inter- 330 E. Criser Road national is an ecumenical Christian Tues./Thurs., 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, Adult Ed ministry that welcomes to its work FREE Official GED Practice Test all people dedicated to the cause of October 3 at 9 AM eliminating poverty housing. Since Lord Fairfax Community College its founding, Habitat International has built more than 300,000 homes Room 112 We’ve doubled our showroom! worldwide, providing simple, de- Call to register cent, and affordable shelter for more Must be 18 or older to participate/Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education Offering a wide variety of sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, than 1.5 million people in more than chimes, rock and mineral specimens, books, cards, journals, relax- 667-9744 or 800-435-5945 3,000 communities. For more infor- ing and meditative music, tapestries, candles, incense, fragrance www.needmyged.org mation on Habitat International, and essentials oils, stickers, antique jade carvings, and so many visit the website at www.habitat. more one of a kind items! org. The Warren County affiliate was founded in 1992, and completed 215 South Street • Front Royal • 635-6318 their first house in early 1994. The Open everyday from 10-6, except Sunday from 12-5 and closed on Wednesdays Over 20 years serving mission of WCHFH is to work in partnership with low-income fami- the Shenandoah Valley lies in the area who are currently Royal Oak Computers in sub-standard housing to provide safe, decent, and affordable hous- offers: ing. Churches, community groups, and local businesses have joined with WCHFH and its partner fami- • Professional, Certified Technicians lies to address the growing need for • Modern repair facilities in decent and affordable housing in an our retail location extremely difficult economic time. • Stable hours & pricing - (We even beat For more information on the War- ren County affiliate, visit Offering: • Student Classroom the National brands pricing!) warrencountyhabitat.org or call • Local repair & service • Behind-the-Wheel John Long at (540)868-1328. • We service many businesses in the area • Re-Examinations including doctors, dentists, attorney’s and Now offering DMV-Certified Driver Improvement more (8 hour course - 5 safe-driving points) Now Accepting Reservations for our July Classroom. 203 E. Main St.

Call for more info. Royal Oak 40 Acre Farm, 4BR,2BA home,fenced, Computers outbuildings/ Bank Barn, Machine shop, 214 East Jackson Street • Front Royal, VA Run-ins and dog kennels. Perfect for horses or cattle. Page valley. Call Sue Kinyon 635-7064 510 N. Royal Ave 622-6353 office 540-622-6900 www.royaloakcomputers.com 683-1014 cell Page 38 • Warren County Report • Early October, 2009 Friends of Shenandoah River State Park riverparkfriends.org The Friends meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the visitor’s center conference room. Guests and prospective members are always welcome! Please confirm meeting location at (540) 622-6840. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7pm - Guest is state park friends president Johnny Finch Friends of Shenandoah River State Park • 350 Daughters of Stars Dr. • Bentonville, VA 22610 • (540) 622-6840 • riverparkfriends.org Early October, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 39 To advertise in Warren County Report: Contact Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 Obituary or Angie Buterakos at [email protected] - 540-683-9197 John Hicks remembered for humor, love of music tar over and we’d jam. I told him, of Baltimore, Maryland. He had Home, South Chapel on Front I’m not really in your class. But several Aunts and Uncles, with Royal Pike. The family received he’d tell me, ‘You’re better than their families. friends from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., you think you are.’ – I can’t be- John had a great passion for followed by a service and private lieve he’s gone.” music and leaves behind many internment. Hicks died of a heart attack at friends and acquaintances. He In lieu of flowers, contributions the far-too early age of 48. will be greatly missed by all. can be made for his daughter and A concert and guitar auction The funeral service and view- expenses in care of: Don Hicks, is planned for an as yet unan- ing were conducted on Saturday, 350 Wilson Burke Road, Front nounced date at The Strasburg September 19th at Omps Funeral Royal, VA 22630 Theater to help raise funds for the education of his daughter.

Obituary South Street Grille NEW John Lewis Hicks, 48, of Win- chester, Virginia died Friday, South Street’s September 11, 2009, in the home own recipe of his friend and companion Mi- B E S T F R I E D By Roger Bianchini and mom’s charm,” one sister chelle Lewis. C H I C K E N I N Warren County Report noted of Hick’s dangerous per- John was born October 23, TOWN!!! sonality combo. 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, Friends and family of local mu- Hicks was a familiar face on the son of the late Leslie and Jane ABC on Premises sician John Hicks gathered at the the local music scene, adding his Hicks. He was an electrician and Breakfast All Day South Chapel of Omps Funeral rhythm guitar to a variety of mu- a graduate of Patterson High In-Town Delivery Home Sept. 19 to bid farewell. sical combos, both planned and School in Baltimore, Maryland. on orders $25 or more Hicks was remembered by his unplanned over the years. Most Surviving are his daughter, older sisters and brothers for recently he was seen with both Arianna D. Hicks of Brandon, South Street Grille his impish pranks beginning in Hank & Friends and Shortness of Florida; two brothers and their childhood – like going straight Breath on a regular basis. 424A South Street wife’s, Don and Pat Hicks of Catering Available out the backdoor of school after “He really got me back into Front Royal, Virginia; Duane and being dropped at the front door playing guitar. I had let it go for Kathi Hicks of Alexandria, Vir- Call For Information by his mom and sis – he never re- awhile and he really encouraged 636-6654 ginia; two sisters and their hus- Hours: ally changed, did he? me to get back into it,” Joseph bands, Betty and Mick Micklo; Sun-Thur 7am - 9pm, Fri & Sat 7am - 10pm “He inherited dad’s orneriness Snyder said. “He’d bring his gui- Teresa and Greg Purbaugh both Southbound driver ruled at fault in Sept. 17 accident Northbound driver turning into Skyline High School had light By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report

According to Virginia State Police, the driver southbound on Route 340 was found to be at fault in the two-car accident at the Mount Vista Drive entrance to Skyline High School in the late afternoon hours of Sept. 17. Lelia Mauck was that southbound driver of a 2000 Dodge Neon, according to Trooper Glovier. Mauck’s vehicle struck a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Belinda Priest. Priest was traveling northbound on Route 340 with her 15-year-old juvenile son. She was attempting to turn left into the high school property when her vehicle was struck. The accident was reported at 5:28 p.m. Trooper Glovier said Priest had the light for her left turn across the di- vided highway median when her vehicle was struck. Mauck was charged with failing to heed a traffic signal. All three people involved in the accident were transported to War- ren Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Both vehicles were determined to be total losses, Glovier said. Page 40 • Warren County Report • Early October, 2009 To advertise in Warren County Report: Nature Contact Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 or Angie Buterakos at [email protected] - 540-683-9197

trees are green in the Summer and different sugar maple on a sunny morning or the bright colors in the Fall, which is the natural color? golden yellows of an aspen? This is Mother The humane society will be hosting its fall pet well- Nature at her best, providing a beautiful show Good question! All leaves have pigments for all to enjoy. ness clinic at the shelter on October 10th from 10:00 in them - chlorophyll, carotenoid, and Stewart am until 4:00 pm. anthocyanins. Of course the chlorophyll is what you see in the summer as a result of The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward photosynthesis, which is how the tree actually The purpose of this clinic is to offer vaccinations at an affordable price to program has been in existence since 1997. makes food for itself. The other two pigments the citizens of Front Royal and Warren County. The pets are seen by our With 24 certified tree stewards and 7new are responsible for the fall colors; shelter vet Dr. Kent Smith and he will be offering the following services: interns, they are volunteers dedicated to carotenoids for the yellows, oranges, and improving the health of trees by providing Rabies Vaccinations -10.00 browns (think “carrot”), and the anthocyanins educational programs, tree planting and care 3 year Rabies Vaccination-15.00 (must bring proof of prior give you the red colors. Chlorophyll and antho- demonstrations, and tree maintenance as- unexpired vaccination) cyanins exist all the time, but the green covers sistance throughout the community. Through up the other colors while photosynthesis is Distemper Combo Vaccination for dog or cat-10.00 classroom training and hands-on practice, Tree happening. Nail Trimming-10.00 Ask Stewards learn the basics of tree biology and As the days get shorter and cooler, the trees Ear Cleaning-5.00 physiology, tree identification, planting, and respond by producing less chlorophyll which Microchipping-30.00 maintenance techniques. Tree Stewards make then exposes the yellows and oranges. If the a commitment to improving and protecting their Stewart autumn days are warm and sunny with cool, community forest. Each month Steward will but not freezing nights, some trees will show No appointment needed, just come and get in line. Please have answer a question from our readers. If you Dear Stewart; you the result of anthocyanins at work, which your dogs on a leash (non retractable please) and your cats in a have a questions regarding tree planting, care give you the spectacular reds, purples, and carrier. Fractious animals can be vaccinated at your vehicle upon I’ve been wondering something about trees for or maintenance, please forward it to “Stewart” crimsons. some time and now that we have an expert in in care of [email protected] and request. How can you top the glorious orange of a the newspaper, I figured I would finally ask: If we may publish it in a future issue. Warren County Humane Society Pets of the Week Open Mon.-Sun. 10am to 4pm - Closed Wed. • 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA • 540-635-4734 • [email protected] WC Humane Society Needs Your Help! Please ask about our low cost spay and neuter program. Please be sure your pets at home are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Check out our other adoptable pets on www.warrenco.petfinder.com 540 635-4734

Mandy is a 1 year old female Tibarious is a male tricolor Jack Trixie is a 6-12 month old fe- Rosie is a female Shepherd mix. She Russell mix. He is approximately 2 black and tan Lab/Shepherd male cream Lab mix. She was is around 5 months old. She knows years old, and weighs about 20 lbs. mix. She is very friendly and energetic and loves to play fetch. found as a stray. She loves to sit how to sit. She has lots of energy and He was found as a stray. He is very loves to play outside! friendly and energetic. She knows sit. in your lap and be petted!

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Wanda Snead Little Red Dog Martins Foods Pet Services Property Management 540-636-1640 409 South St. Serving the area for 16 years Andrea Coats marksonderproductions.com Sam Snead Realty Front Royal Certified Dog Trainer (Yes! Mark has “Lucky” 540-635-9753 the dog from the WCHS.) 540-635-2249 SamSneadRealty.com 540-551-0994 If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the adoption fee is $145 and includes the spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, flea/tick treatment and deworming. Thank you for your support of the Humane Society. With your help we have been able to place thousands of animals in good homes. Contact Alison @ 540-551-2072 if you would like to become a pet sponsor too! Black & White

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But despite her recent exposure to Hollywood glamour, Foster tells us Grace prefers “getting low” Community with her natural public – the young, the old, and those in need of a smile or laugh for whatever reason – like celebrating family, friends, fall and leaf season right here in River City!

Grace the mule & friends plan a roaring good time Oct. 10, Family Fun Day at Bing Crosby Stadium from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. By Roger Bianchini steam up for her forte. Also fea- Warren County Report tured will be Rocky the Trick Mule, Gracie’s cousin Milo, and Front Royal’s own queen of the at least one two-legged perform- silver screen, Grace the perform- er of note, local Strongman and ing mule, will be headlining a Grip Champion Tommy Heslep. “Family Fun Day Mule Show” at Heslep was recently featured at Bing Crosby Stadium from 9 a.m. the Front Royal-Warren County to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Air Show by holding two oppos- Featured entertainment and per- ing and throttled airplanes in formances begin at 10 a.m. place for 44 seconds. He has also Admission is a recession con- performed on television nation- scious $5, with kids 12 and un- ally, including on the Jay Leno der admitted free. There will be Show and most recently was fea- door prizes and 50/50’s among tured in a D.C. News 9 spot. the day’s events. Breakfast and And speaking of national tele- lunch will be provided by the vision and media attention, ace kitchen staff of the Church Grace and her Muleskinner bud- of the Brethren. A portion of the dy Stevie Foster were featured proceeds will go to the House of this summer on NBC’s Today Hope, a local Men’s Homeless Show promoting the upcoming Shelter. film “Get Low” starring Robert With the solid footing and Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray spacious environment of “The and Grace, among others. Grace Bing’s” ballfield under hoof, join- wowed even the hard-bitten New ing “Amazing Grace” will be sta- York street crowd … okay, okay blemate Missy, the 2004 Interna- – some of them might have been tional World Champion Jumping tourists – but I’m almost sure I Mule. Missy is often hampered spotted an indicted Wall Street in showing her stuff in local per- investment tycoon or two star- formances due to a lack of the ing slack-jawed from behind the aforementioned real ground and blockades separating Grace from necessary space to get a head of an adoring Big Apple public.

Grace is a talented girl, just ask “Get Low” co-star Robert Duvall, right, or the the girl who bought Grace’s modern art masterpiece for a pretty penny (was it a Warren County Report grand?) at auction during April show here. “Get Low,” based on the true story of a reclusive Tennessee Angie Buterakos man and his best mule buddy set in the 1930’s, is slated for a Let’s get together Sales Representative late fall/early winter U.S. release, Foster and Grace tell us. While Joint communion service Cell: (540) 683-9197 Duvall was slightly tight-lipped [email protected] about the coming film during On Sunday Oct. 4th, the Lutherans and the an early April appearance at the Front Royal Southern States with United Methodists will share Holy Commu- Grace, he did share that Grace nion together during the 11 a.m. service at was high on his list of favorite female co-stars and Hollywood the Front Royal United Methodist Church. Warren County Report starlets – “She’s right at the top!” According to FRUMC Pastor Gary Heaton, a beaming Duvall told us. “For decades our denominations have strug- But despite her recent expo- Alison Duvall sure to Hollywood glamour, Fos- gled to find common ground in our theology ter tells us Grace prefers “getting of the Lord’s Supper. In our culture, where Sales Representative low” with her natural public – the young, the old, and those in need religion tends to divide and segregate peo- of a smile or laugh for whatever ple, it is news whenever religious group find Cell: (540) 551-2072 reason – like celebrating family, a way to over come differences and join as [email protected] friends, fall and leaf season right here in River City! one. Unity is a rare thing.” Early October, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 43

Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce

VALLEY SMOKIN BBQ FESTIVAL Suites, Houlihan’s Restaurant, New Look character and intellect. We have an un- Story time. Theme: Owls; Saturday, Oc- Kitchen and Bath, Royal Plaza Merchants, This year’s Legislative Preview Breakfast broken tradition of 100% 4-year college tober 17 – 2:00 Manga Meet Up. Come Join us this weekend for the Valley Smokin Villa Giuseppe, First Citizens Bank, Apple will be held Tuesday, November 10 at 8 am acceptance. Come see what a Wakefield in to discuss manga favorites, showcase BBQ Festival sponsored by Edward House Mini Storage, Front Royal Dental at Samuel’s Public Library. Delegate Clay Country Day School education could mean collectibles, and meet others with your Jones Investments at the Warren County Care, State Farm – Bill Powers, Dominion Athey and Senator Mark Obenshain will for your child. WCDS is located at 1059 interests. For ages 10 and up. Sign up Fairgrounds. This Kick Off party will be Health & Fitness and Best Exterminating. speak and a question and answer period Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill, VA begins September 10. Wednesday, Octo- Friday, October 2 featuring live entertain- This event promises to bring teams from will follow. Sponsorships are available, 22627 ~ (540) 635-8555 ext. 227 ~ www. ber 21 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: ment by “Souled Out” along with a variety all over the country to compete for the title $250 includes banner at the event and wakefieldcds.org ~ bus service available Halloween, 11:00 Preschool Story time. of Anheuser-Busch beer and great food. of best BBQ! logo recognition on all event promotional from 8 area counties. Theme: Pumpkins; Thursday, October Admission is $7 per adult and children 12 material. Cost is $10 for Chamber Mem- 22 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: and under free. Saturday, October 3 the Volunteers are needed for Saturday! bers, $20 for Non Members. Contact us at SRO Toastmasters Club OPEN HOUSE Halloween, 11:00 Preschool Story time. Valley Smokin’ BBQ Festival competition, 635-3185 or [email protected] - Monday, October 19th, 7- 8:30 pm in the Theme: Pumpkins; Friday, October 23 sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque The shifts available are: for information. Chamber Conference Room. Want to see – 10:00 How to Use Your Library, a special FrVaToday.com Society and certified a State Champion- what happens at a Toastmasters meet- program for homeschoolers ages 9 and ship begins. There will be live entertain- • Admission Gate- Noon-3pm, 3-6pm, MEMBER NEWS ing? Come meet us and see for yourself. up. Tour the new library, navigate online ment, children’s area (including face • ID/Beer Tickets and T-Shirt Sales- 11am- Toastmasters, a non-profit international databases, and join in our scavenger hunt. painting, moon bounces, clowns, balloon 1:30pm, 1:30-3:30 pm, 3:30-6pm October 10th from 10 am till 4pm at the organization, offers a proven and enjoy- Sign up at the Children’s reference desk. animals, video games and much more) • Beer Tent- 11am-1:30pm, 1:30-3:30pm, shelter, the Humane Society will be host- able way to practice communications and Saturday, October 24 – 11:00 Big Kids , craft vendors, a wide variety of Virginia 3:30-6pm ing its fall Pet Wellness Clinic. This clinic leadership skills. Learn by doing in a fun Story time and craft. Make an acorn for Microbrew and Anheuser-Busch beer, and • Judge’s Tent- 11:30am- 2pm provides the public an opportunity to have and friendly place, where there is no in- autumn. For Kindergarten and up. Sign great food. Admission is $10 per adult, • Children’s Area- 9am-Noon, Noon-3pm, their dog or cat looked at by our shelter vet structor. Members learn from each other up begins September 24. Saturday, Octo- kids 12 and under free. Current spon- 3-6pm and vaccinated at a very reasonable cost. and provide positive and helpful feedback. ber 31 – 2:00 Teen Creative Writing Club sors include: Edward Jones Investments, • People’s Choice Tent- 2-5pm The following services will be offered: Ra- Emphasis is on building confidence and for ages 12 and up. Sign up begins Sep- Jim Kenney Insurance, The Apple House, bies shots, dog and cat distemper shots, reaching your full potential, at your own tember 19. B.J. Sager, Liberty Tax Service, American To sign up to volunteer contact Amber at ear cleaning, nail trimming, worming and pace. Member fees are minimal - $20 Legion, T Tech Systems, TV3 Winchester, [email protected] or 635- micro chipping. The shots are 10.00 each, when you join, plus only $5.50 per month. Fall drinks are back at Main Street Daily The River 95.3 FM, The Warren County 3185 nail trimming is 10.00, ear cleaning and For more information contact kmhade@ Grind! Stop by today for Pumpkin Spice Report, Royal Entertainment Group, Em- worming is 5.00 each, and micro chipping gmail.com Lattes, Pumpkin Smoothies & Hot Spiced barq, Blue Ridge Shadows, Holiday Inn & LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW BREAKFAST is 30.00. No appt is needed, just come and Caramel Cider. Pumpkin Spice coffee get in line. Call 635-4734 for more info. The Rotary Club of Linden will hold its 2nd is also available for purchase for home Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Oc- brewing. Get yours today. Coming in Oc- Vacation – The Cure for Stress? HOSTAGE RELIEF to sponsor a F.I.T. tober 23, 2009 at Jackson’s Chase Golf tober - our Baked Good of the Month will BASIC TRAINING seminar in Front Royal Club. After lunch, by Apple House Cater- be Pumpkin Spice Muffins! Also, visit our By Kevin S. Engle control and shut down roads and entranc- on Friday, October 16th, 5:30PM-9:30PM ing, a shotgun start at 1 pm. will begin the website at www.FrontRoyalDailyGrind. Warren County Report es into the Park, including the one clos- and SAT Oct 17th 9:00AM-5:00PM at the Captain’s Choice format play. All golfers com to sign up for our monthly e-newslet- est to where we’d be. We were checking Rock Worship Center. Registration fee is are welcome! The proceeds of the Linden ter with specials and coupons & become Ahhhhhhhhhh, vacation. We’d been fire reports every day. Luckily, everything $75. Deadline to register is October 9th at Rotary Golf Tournament will support proj- our fan on Facebook (search Main Street planning and looking forward to this one was back to normal a day or two before 1 p.m. Break the chains holding you back ects to aid Literacy, Health, Clean Water, Daily Grind) for updates on our flavors of for awhile. My wife and I both needed we got there. from your best. This seminar will be in a and fight Hunger both in the local and the day, lunch specials and Facebook-only the time away from work. What could be Before walking out the door, don’t for- spoken and video format along with break- the world community. Golfers ($60 entry giveaways. For more information, visit better than a week of hiking in California get to shut off the water, set the AC and ing up into small groups. Health, Finances fee) or Hole Sponsorship ($75) would put us at 215 E. Main Street or call 540-635- ’s Yosemite National Park ? Joining us make sure all the doors are locked and and Relationships are the concerns keep- YOUR COMPANY or BUSINESS NAME 3556. was my cousin, and together, we’d have windows closed. ing 96% of Americans awake at night. before all of the golfers! With your com- a great time winding down from all the My wife bought new luggage for the pany name on one or several holes, you WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS stress of life. We did have a good time, trip. And that’s why I was so happy when Unfortunately the same amount of Ameri- will join with other very highly respected but stress free? Not quite. Here’s why. the airline damaged it. cans are focused these 3 during the day area businesses and support Linden Ro- East To West Automotive I always rush around like a madman “No thanks car rental company, I don’t as well. Its time to break free once and tary Service Projects. A Hole-in-One con- Mark Jenkins trying to get stuff done before we go. That want the 39 different types of insurance for all. Feel good about yourself again, get test, sponsored by Jack Evans Chevrolet/ 413 G-H South Street includes: protection you’re offering. My insurance excited to wake up in the morning, accom- Cadillac, could win a lucky golfer a NEW Front Royal, VA 22630 Finish writing my article. You know, the is good enough.” Isn’t it? plish your goals without the chains holding CAR! Other major sponsors of the tour- 540-636-9079 one I was supposed to be working on last Rush into the Park Sunday morning to you back anymore. REGISTRATION IS nament are National Media Services, Inc [email protected] week? find the church service for my cousin. We LIMITED. For more information contact (signs) and The River 95.3 FM. For golfer www.easttowest.org Cutting the grass. I don’t want a jungle were late. Robert Green: email: robert@hostagere- entry forms or sponsorship forms, please when we get home. That means cutting Get on the trail early so that we finish up lief.com Web page: www.hostagerelief. call Herb Rinehart, 540.636.9984 or Chris Bobbie Jo Coppage it at just the right time. Not too soon, but before sunset. Didn’t happen. Because com Register online at: www.mannalife. Ramsey 540.636.6501. (Individual) not the night before we go either. of road construction, we got a late start on com/hostagerelief. Drinks will be provided Front Royal Pay bills. That makes me sweat no our longest hike. That’s ok if you know (Bring your lunch on Sat session) These events will be taking place in the 540-635-8098 matter when I do it. where you’re going and have a flashlight. Children’s and Young Adult departments of [email protected] Catch up on the 42 e-mails I need to We were two for two. We didn’t know The 3rd Annual Wakefield Country Day Samuels Public Library during the month answer. where we were going and didn’t have a School 5K Fall Fun Run will be held Sat- of October: Thursday, October 1 – 10:15 UPCOMING EVENTS Eat all the leftovers in the fridge. I flashlight. Luckily, we made it back with a urday, October 17, 2009, Registration: Toddler Story time. Theme: Insects, 11:00 don’t want anything to go bad. And if whopping 10 minutes of daylight to spare. 8:30am, Race Start: 9:30am, Awards: Preschool Story time. Theme: Insects; Oct 2 & 3: Valley Smokin BBQ Festival that means drinking a quart of milk on the We were motivated to do so. None of us 11am. Call Michelle Hale at (540) 222- Wednesday, October 7 – 10:15 Tod- Oct 6: Youth Leadership Retreat way to the airport, I hope the rest stop is wanted to end up as bear food. 0121 for more information. Please join dler Story time. Theme: Firemen, 11:00 Oct 7: Small Business Committee, 8:30 open. My jungle/yard wasn’t as bad as feared the WCDS community for our annual fall Preschool Story time. Theme: Firemen; a.m. at the Chamber And of course, packing. I hate packing. and I only had 157 new e-mails to read. festival and yard sale, Saturday, Octo- Thursday, October 8 – 10:15 Toddler Story Oct 7: Valley Business Today on The River I always say I’ll get it done several days And since the fridge was empty, it’s back ber 17, 2009 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The time. Theme: Firemen, 11:00 Preschool 95.3 FM, 12:30 a.m. before we leave. I’ll do a little at a time to the store to buy more food. festival offers a variety of tasty treats, Story time. Theme: Firemen; Saturday, Oct 8: Adult Leadership – Education in the week leading up to the trip. Does it I’m exhausted just thinking about it, and games, a moon bounce, hayrides and October 10 – 10:30 Books and Barks. Oct 10: Festival of Leaves happen? What do you think? Despite my that’s why I need another vacation. arts and crafts. Admission is free. On Relax and read to the Books and Barks Oct 12: Chamber Closed best intentions, we were still finishing up I think I’ll stay home next time. November 1st 1-3 p.m., Wakefield Coun- therapy dogs. Sign up begins Septem- Oct 13: Ambassadors, 2 p.m. at the Cham- the night before. try Day School invites all families to come ber 12. Wednesday, October 14 – 10:15 ber Did I also mention there was a fire in Mr. Engle is away. Gone fishin’. In the for a tour and enjoy some refreshments. Toddler Story time. Theme: Owls, 11:00 Oct 14: Business After Hours, Sponsored Yosemite ? The National Park Service back yard. 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