Volume 2, Issue 9 · Early May, 2007 Warren FREE County Report
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Builders cool to Brooks’ olive branch Page 3
Marshall insanity case awaits verdict Page 7 The coyotes
Chuck Ritenour getting of Virginia California radio airplay! * Special pull-out learning section Page 6 Page • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
From the publisher
Coyotes As you read you will discover (pause) dan: the same one over and that coyotes are about two feet over In this issue we feature our tall, they are not native to the dan: Hi Max, are you still first pull-out section. (I call it state, and you would have to there? dan: something is obviously not Warren that to seem fancy for the tour- kill 80% of them each year to functioning correctly ists but really I just used the impact the population growth. Max T.: I’ll be happy to assist County Report four center pages which techni- So get used to them. you. Max T.: If you could give me the cally can be pulled out.) Also, I learned that appar- exact error message people are 122 W 14th Street The section is the latest in ently only one person has ever Max T.: So as i understand you receiving as bounce back mail, I Box 20 our series on interesting wild- been killed by a coyote. have problem in receiving mails could assist you better Front Royal, VA 22630 (540) 636-1014 life found in Warren County. That said, after the Steve- Ir at editor@warrencountyreport. (540) 636-1042 fax (The last (and first) one was on win incident where he was only com domain dan: I’m not sure, here is a sam- warrencountyreport.com vultures. My animal-enthusiast the fifth or sixth person killed ple of what i am getting: “How friend Cassie Whittington told by the docile stingray, I’m not dan: yes are you these days? I tried to Published in a secret location in the me she was really happy I didn’t taking any chances. email you and it bounced!” greater metropolitan area of Limeton. call them buzzards.) So forgive me if I rush into my Max T.: are you receiving any I first got on a coyote kick house a little quicker when they specific error? Max T.: Well this error mes- Publisher and when I was reading somewhere are howling at each other late at sage explains nothing about the Editor-in-Chief: that anyone could kill them night near my humble Limeton dan: i am getting reports of bounce back Daniel P. McDermott [email protected] since they are a nuisance. Of abode. bouncebacks from my editor@ course, being Virginia, you can’t warrencountyreport.com e- dan: checking Managing Editor and Reporter: shoot them on Sundays. Our e-mail mail address and i am noticing Roger Bianchini This got me wondering why that i am getting several of the Max T.: okay (540) 635-4835 they were considered a pest Roger Bianchini has moved same messages there. are you [email protected] worthy of being gunned down and his new e-mail address is having a problem with your dan: i called a friend and she on sight. listed in the box to the right. mail servers? confirmed that the bounceback Advertising Sales Representative: Farmers and anyone else who We’re all excited here at the pa- was from the editor@warren- Paula Conrow owns animals outside will tell per with the news that he might Max T.: I have checked sending countyreport.com account. she (540) 635-4835 [email protected] you that the coyote is no friend actually get a cell phone! test mail to your account at edi- will e-mail me the msg if she to their livestock. In fact, there My Ipowerweb.com e-mail [email protected], has it but she thinks she may Advertising Sales Representative: are cash bounties paid to any- service is still horrid and I am and it has received it without have deleted it. I am trying but Holly Spindle one who drags a bloody coyote still trying to get it fixed. any problem can’t duplicate the error right 636-8272 office carcus to the sheriff’s depart- So in my continuing series now. [email protected] ment, although it doesn’t hap- trashing Ipower’s terrible ser- Max T.: please check and con- pen too often. (I recommend vice, I thought you would enjoy firm, also I have changed the dan: why am i getting so many Assistant to the Publisher: you call first.) this recent exchange by one of account password to ---- copies of messages? Leslie Bennett I was working on my first their international customer (540) 636-1014 [email protected] coyote story last year and so support experts: dan: some go through fine. and Max T.: Okay Dan , no problem I called the Sheriff and asked i received that test okay. but if she gives you the bounce back Contributors: him about the situation in War- Chat InformationPlease wait i have had several people say message, we will look in to it Cassidy Custis, Entertainment Writer ren County. He said there was for a site operator to respond. they are getting bounceback Tony Elar, Cartoonist Extraordinaire a growing presense in the area messages when trying to e-mail Max T.: As such there is no is- Kevin S. Engle, Writer but it wasn’t anything like the Chat InformationYou are now me there. also, some are not sue with the server Leslie Fiddler, Writer deer situation or some other chatting with ‘Max T.’ forwarded correctly. i have all Jim Smithlin, Writer examples of hugely abundant of them forwarded to dan@mc- dan: why do i have 6 copies of Mary Ellen South, Writer wildlife. “But I can hear them at Max T.: Thank you for contact- dermottreport.com each message? Transcriptionist: night,” he said. ing IPOWER Live Chat. How Roya Milotte My first thought was, “Wow. can I help you? dan: but i often see messages dan: if you log into the account [email protected] Danny must really live in the on your webmail program that you’ll see many copies of most sticks.” dan: hi, i am getting reports of weren’t forwarded messages Circulation: Then I started hearing them bouncebacks from my editor@ Leslie Bennett and Donnie Lawson a couple of weeks ago at my warrencountyreport.com e- dan: if you log into that web- Max T.: Okay Dan, I have for- place. mail address and i am noticing mail account, you will see many warded your issue of receiving If you are interested in contributing to I discovered that it is mating that i am getting several of the copies of messages more than one copies of each our paper, please call Dan or mention season for coyotes. Apparently same messages there. are you mail to the system admins something to Roger. If it is local, interesting, and you’re giving it to us they get a little frisky in the having a problem with your Max T.: I have checked the Max T.: here is the incidence id free you’re hired! We also like pictures spring. mail servers? server issue with the admins, of your issue 070426-000964 with the stories. Some more letters to So I thought it would be a and they have informed me Max T.: please save it with you the editor would be nice too! good time to learn about them. Max T.: Hi Dan there isn’t any on the server for future reference Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page
Brooks meets builders
Builders cool to Brooks’ olive branch Councilman’s response to building issues, policies termed evasive By Roger Bianchini featured speaker at the group’s While Brooks was greeted Warren County Report April 25 meeting following with appreciation for his will- a request by the councilman ingness to speak to the group, Stan Brooks came, he spoke, to address builder concerns. his appearance got off to a he didn’t conquer. High among those concerns as rocky start as he jousted with That seemed to be the consen- expressed to Brooks that night builders’ association President sus of members of the Warren was a perceived affront over the George Cline over who would County Builders’ Association group’s political intentions fol- get their opening remarks in following the Front Royal Town lowing a March 5 town council first. Cline prevailed and told Councilman’s departure after work session, as well as Brooks’ Brooks, “I don’t know if it was Pagean increasingly 11 • Warren testy County exchange Report perceived • Early leadership April, 2007 role in your or council’s ignorance” in of well over an hour with the increasingly restrictive town alleging that the builders’ group builder’s group. Brooks was the building standards. was trying to exert undue politi-
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cal influence over town policy point they made to council on List your home with Dawn Marie now and decisions by asking for increased March 5 – that their intention communications with the town in improving professional com- benefit from Coldwell Banker’s HUGE government prior to the formu- munications with town staff OPEN HOUSE TV AD CAMPAIGN May lation of legislation impacting prior to legislative initiatives the building industry. was to establish technical and 19-20! professional exchanges and Lobbying or understanding? understanding, rather than lob- List or buy your home bying. Enter to win However, Brooks stood fast “You guys hire firms to come with me and I will provide in his assertion that for council in and help you determine poli- up to $20.000 in an AHS Home Warranty to mandate its staff to speak to cies, what would be wrong with Drexel Heritage the builders’ group in an official getting an opinion from experi- at no cost to you! capacity would open a Pandora’s enced people, people that have Furniture! Box of complications, including been through it?” Cline asked appearances of impropriety in Brooks. “It’s about five members No purchase necessary to enter or win. VOID IN KS, allowing undue influence to be sitting here and five members MO, NJ, OK, RI AND WHERE PROHIBITED. US exerted on town decisions, as sitting there, working as one. When it’s time residents, 18 years or older only. Promotion begins well as the obligation to allow It would be so much easier as a 5/1/07 and ends 5/31/07. Go to www.coldwellbanker. other groups to approach the group if you could sit and explain for a change, call com for entry details and official rules. Sponsored by town government in a similar to us – not once a month, maybe Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation, 1 Campus fashion. once every couple of months – it me and be sold! Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Brooks suggested that rather would help us understand [town than as a group, builders ap- policies],” Cline said. proach him, other councilmen The builders again told (540) 636-7700 Office (540) 305-6890 Mobile or the town’s planning chief Brooks, as their officers had Dawn Marie Sine Nimet Soliman individually as at the March 5 work session, Realtor®, Sales Associate (540) 636-9807 Home Office (540) 636-7892 Fax necessary. Brooks asserted that that a professional exchange on [email protected] the town’s doors were open, building issues with the county 907 N Royal Ave. • Front Royal, VA 22630 just not to groups attempting to had improved relations there on lobby for favorable legislation. a number of fronts. Prominent Equal Housing Opportunity. Premier Properties Several builders reiterated a among those, Builders’ Associa- Page • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Brooks meets builders
tion Chairman Larry Andrews tion, citing political burnout. growth pressures from the east. sit, sit.” against outside developers, An- later said, was a standardiza- “The last three years have “I’m not here to brag, we can all “I disagree,” Brooks replied, drews observed local builders tion of inspection criteria that been pure torture,” Brooks told do better.” adding, “I’m not going to start were among the first impacted had been on ongoing sore point the builders. “Everything is During his opening remarks this. I can say the same things by such ordinance restrictions. between builders and the county being done in a hurry to make Brooks recalled his entry into about the board of supervi- Brooks replied that council had for some time. decisions . . . These decisions are the local political scene over a sors.” to make hard decisions for the “I’m not sure of your relation- here now – Brookfield’s coming decade ago after being appalled When Llewellyn attempted to good of the entire community, ship to the county,” Brooks told up in the next few weeks . . . We at the arrogance he perceived ask a follow-up question, Brooks rather than any single special the Warren builders. were ready for none of it, much on the town council of the early cut him off sharply, saying, “I’m interest group. “It’s a working relationship, less a Centex,” he said of the na- to mid-1990s (Brooks won a not interested.” “You appear to be the mayor what we would like to have with tional builder who presented a write-in campaign for mayor in As Andrews intervened to of this town,” Frank O’Reilly then you,” Teddy Stout replied. allow Brooks to move past told Brooks. Brooks replied that “You insinuate we are trying the seeming impasse with he might be looked to by other to control government and that Llewellyn, the supervisor asked council members for leadership we have the county in our hip a final question – “Are you not due to his past political experi- pocket; and personally you in- answering this because of who I ence. sulted me and I have been biting am or because you don’t want to Experienced or not, O’Reilly my tongue,” Art Saffelle, one of answer the question?” continued his criticism of the five builders at the March 5 “I can answer your question,” Brooks’ role in what he described work session, told Brooks. Brooks replied sternly before as an increasingly “secretive” Brooks apologized if he either moving on to other question- town legislative process. misunderstood or mischarac- ers. “There seems to be a clique terized the builders’ request Roger Bianchini on town council dictating what but again refused to back down Town Councilman Stan Brooks pleaded his case Leadership or evasion? they think is best for Front Royal from his stance on disapproving to a skeptical group of Warren County builders. and who are not interested in staff meetings with builders’ But despite his tack to star- any other stakeholders opinion representatives. since withdrawn 2,400-residen- 1994). board, the sailing didn’t get . . . When people are locked out tial unit proposal to the county; If he had appeared arrogant or much smoother for the council- they have a reason to be upset,” Political burnout and a 300-unit proposal, since impolite to the builders previ- man. O’Reilly said. “Agendas are be- reduced to 99 by-right units ously, Brooks explained, “I am Paul Barnhart told Brooks it ing pushed very secretively by “So, is it better if 50 of us show with the loss of between $2.5 passionate about growth and appeared council was intent on people who [think they] ‘know up at a town council meeting million and $4.8 million in prof- sometimes I become short when stopping all growth. “It can’t be better than us’ what should go and each of us get up and say fers, to the town. “I’m trying to I am passionate.” about personal preferences, it’s on.” what is permissible to say in manage that growth as it comes,” not about you and Ron going O’Reilly told Brooks that the regards to every issue coming Brooks said. In this corner . . . back and forth – what are you town government’s attitude down the pike?” Andrews asked, “We’re the target, there’s no going to do?” Barnhart asked of made him feel as a county resi- adding, “When the public hear- doubt about it,” he added of North River District Supervi- town intentions on building. dent, “like I should be carrying ing comes up we’re going to try growth moving west beyond sor Ron Llewellyn confronted Brooks replied that that to his a green card.” and influence [decisions] and Fairfax, Prince William and Lou- Brooks over council tactics on knowledge the town had never “I thought he was very evasive when the election comes up doun Counties. “And if you look building issues. Llewellyn’s de- turned down a by-right residen- in the way he answered ques- we’re going to try and influence at who’s financed those [politi- velopment partner Brookfield tial building proposal. tions,” Barnhart later observed. it – and we won’t make no bones cal] campaigns in Loudoun and Homes has had the 300-unit “Obviously you can’t say no to “And like I said in there awhile about it.” Prince William you’ll get a pretty Swan Farm residential proposal by right. But you can’t just build ago, I think he stopped short of Brooks acknowledged the good idea who’s behind it . . . You between Happy Creek Road and on five and 10 acre lots – this just accusing everyone else of builder’s strength as a lobby look at the PR, everybody’s play- John Marshall Highway before isn’t new stuff . . . you can’t just not doing anything right, that group, noting they may have ing to the crowd. If you can get the town for two years – a year say no,” Barnhart countered. everything everybody else is do- helped decide past elections and good press coverage, in depth, longer than state law mandates Other builders then pointed ing is wrong and that they (town could decide future elections. that’s huge. But if you just get decisions, Llewellyn has pointed out that the town’s new slope council) are the only ones in the “Heck, I might be one of those blurbs . . . if they just say you out. Brookfield and Llewellyn’s ordinance, prohibiting residen- whole situation that know what you want to get rid of,” Brook lost $10 million in proffers but 150-unit Catlett Mountain pro- tial building on lots with more they are doing.” observed. you needed $80 million” what posal before the county is cur- than a 15 percent slope, down Following the meeting, An- “We’re considering it,” An- do people think? rently poised to be the first test 10 to 25 percent from the pre- drews added tactfully, “You’ve drews replied, drawing laugh- of the town’s new water and vious standard – was a defacto got to be careful what you say ter. ‘We can all do better’ boundary adjustment policy. downzoning of existing by-right because of ramifications.” But Brooks told the builders Llewellyn said items high development inside the town Andrews declined to elaborate they might not have to consider “I wish I’d seen these things on the council’s priority list limits. on that comment. campaigning against him in the coming when I was mayor 10 appeared to pass rapidly with While Brooks portrayed ac- Contacted later, Brooks said he next election. He said he didn’t years ago but I didn’t, nobody minimal community input, tions like the slope ordinance would let his exchange with the know if he would run for reelec- did,” Brooks said of large-scale while other things “tend to sit, and water policy as protections builders speak for itself. Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page
Budget & taxes
Tune in 95.3 FM $84 million county budget approved Sun. 9-10 am & Wed. 8-9 pm 3-cent real estate tax increase helps cover +$4.75 million in local $ By Roger Bianchini 17. the cost of opening two new Why us? Warren County Report With reassessments averaging public high schools and thanked a 93-percent increase in real the supervisors for committing Three speakers with ties to At a special meeting on April estate values, the existing real to the improvement of public the local home-schooling com- 24, the Warren County Board estate tax rate of 82 cents per school facilities for the com- munity, including Seton Home of Supervisors unanimously $100 of assessed value had to munity’s youth. The $86-million School owner Mary Kay Clark, approved an $84,040,226 budget be lowered to 42 cents to adjust bond issue price tag for the new spoke against the increases and Brad Haynes for fiscal year 2008. Of that num- the county revenue stream to its schools and other community government expenditures, par- ber, $43,231,557 will be covered previous level. County staff sug- capital improvement projects ticularly for things like public Valley by local revenues. gested and the board approved will eventually raise the county’s education, which the home of the The total budget is a 10.9 a 3-cent increase to 45 cents per annual bond payment expendi- schooling community has cho- percent increase, $8.26 million, $100 of assessed value to help tures to around $5 million per sen not to participate in. Stars-Live! while the increase in local rev- balance this year’s budget. year. The coming year’s bond Several of the home school- enue marks a 12.09 percent in- The nature of governmental payment rose to $2.6 million ing contingent noted they had crease over the current budget. operations and the generation of from nearly $2 million in the relocated to this community for Last year’s local revenue number revenue to support those opera- current fiscal year. a variety of reasons including was $38.56 million compared tions was the focus of a number The supervisors had anticipat- low costs and the availability of to $43.23 million in the coming of the April 17 Public Hearing ed a 10 percent increase in pub- quality home-schooling services fiscal year. speakers. lic school funding tied largely to and networking. Whether they How that local revenue is The only directly pro-budget the capital improvement project. should be exposed to the costs The Robbie Limon Band. Robbie Limon fresh from his success in gathered was the target of criti- comments came from Warren However, that number increased to improve community services “Buddy; The Buddy Holly Story” and cism of eight of 10 speakers at a County School Board Chairman to 13 percent, or $2.13 million. they do not avail themselves as Hank Williams in “Lovesick Blues”. budget Public Hearing on April Jim Wells. Wells acknowledged The school board reported that of was a recurring question $1.57 million of that $2.13 mil- asked. lion was directly tied to staffing Chris Manion called much and operational costs at the two governmental expenditure friv- new high schools. olous and said such increases were not inevitable as govern-
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Budget & taxes
ment seemed to believe. Man- $40 a week for other things.” November. percent or $822,934. ion called the proposed tax Stanley also said state rev- Chuck Ritenour is increases “unjustified.” enues had climbed from $33.3 Other smiling as his song million to $36.4 million; that “Lovin’ In Vain” Herb Dunkill suggested the the budget would include a Caught in the middle moves up the charts county explore additional high- minimum 2 percent COLA in Long Beach, CA. It Two people with political tech security options for its and 2.5 percent Step increase; is currently number backgrounds from the fiscally public schools in the wake of a 15-percent increase in Health 19 on KCLB-AM! conservative South River Dis- the Virginia Tech shooting the Insurance rates ($169,548); also Chuck “The Virginia trict, Linda Glavis and Bill Bar- previous day. Dunkill did not included in the budget was an Songsmith” Ritenour, nett, questioned the level at comment on the overall budget 11.7 increase ($45,000) for Sam- is a well known War- which the county’s budget was package. uels Public Library operations; a ren County musician/ increasing. Board Chairman Richard 22.9 percent increase ($40,000) singer/songwriter. Barnett, a former member Traczyk explained that the na- to Northwestern Community He is currently work- of the Economic Development ture of the Public Hearing did Services; an 8.3-percent increase ing with the Suspect Authority, questioned annual not include give and take be- ($18,705) in Health Depart- Band, a top-40, coun- increases over the past decade in tween speakers and the board, ment funding; and the addition try and classic rock dance/party band. the county’s operating expenses but that the board would take all of three patrol deputies for Chuck is recording with Ralph Fortune and The versus actual departmental and comments under consideration the Sheriff’s Office ($68,429); Vaughan Brothers. His newest song, currently a service growth. He asked the prior to its vote the following the addition of one firefighter/ regional live hit for the Suspect Band, is called board to scrutinize its budget week. EMT and two firefighter para- The Man Who Did In Viet Nam. It’s Chuck’s per- more closely in seeking ways to In a power point presentation medics beginning Jan. 1, 2008 sonal salute to vets of his era. cut costs passed on to taxpay- on the budget and how it was ($71,458). KBLC-AM has also added Chuck’s song “The ers. arrived at County Administra- Stanley also pointed out that Blues Ain’t Funny” to their playlist. Glavis noted that her family’s tor Doug Stanley pointed out despite the 13-percent increase Who knew Chuck would be a hit with the surf- real estate reassessment had that staff and the board had in school funding this year, the ers! Congratulations. been 184 percent and said long- been working on the budget for average annual increase in the time county residents, many nearly six months, beginning in public school budget was 5.5 Paid political advertisement on fixed incomes, were being forced out of property owner- ship by economic trends driven Front Royal’s by Northern Virginia migra- tion patterns and expense ac- Best-Kept Secret counts. Once such long-time county • Newly Remodeled • Horseshoe Pits resident, Roger Blood, described • Newly covered pool tables his plight. Blood said he was • Mom’s Daily Lunch Specials now on a social security-based fixed income. He described his “A true neighborhood experience” purchase of 10 acres without frontage several decades ago for $9,200; construction of a Karaoke and DJ house for $46,000 and a garage Wed-Sun for $1,500. He said that recent real estate reassessments were driving up community old timers property Royal values at rates of 200 to 300 per- cent, while recent transplants from Northern Virginia were seeing reassessments increase Village their tax liability by only about 30 percent, “Because they paid $400,000 to $500,000 in the first Tavern place. “Now it takes two months of my pension just to pay my 654 West 11th Street taxes,” he told the supervisors. “I 540-636-8225 guess I can either sell or live on Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page
Marshall trial
Marshall insanity case awaits verdict May 11 set for court ruling in triple attempted capital murder shooting By Roger Bianchini have led to repeated diagnoses ogy fit a lesser aberrant category before surrendering after being Anyone who sat through Warren County Report of bipolar or manic-depressive of anti-social personality disor- shot in the foot. the trial would not begrudge disorder, including periods of der, compounded by occasional Eight people, including four the judge a week or more of “An evil that occasionally psychotic breaks from reality drug and alcohol use that simply children under the age of seven, consideration of a case called comes out,” defense attorney that would render his client un- unleashed a basically unpleasant in the two homes shot into by “more complicated” in its psy- Gilbert K. Davis said in arguing able to distinguish between right personality upon others. Marshall escaped injury. Sher- chological intricacies than that that his client, Harold Vincent and wrong due to hallucinations “That is who Mr. Marshall iff’s Deputy Alan “Junior” Darr, of teenage sniper Lee Boyd Marshall Jr., fits the legal defini- and paranoid delusions. is,” prosecution psychological Malvo. That statement came tion of insanity. In contrast, Assistant Com- expert Dr. Stanton E. Samenow from the prosecution’s expert Davis pointed to a 29-year monwealth’s Attorney Nick theorized of Marshall’s occa- witness, Dr. Stanton Samenow. history of behavioral and men- Manthos cited prosecution evi- sionally violent and aggressive Samenow, who has a Ph.D. in tal aberrations of his client that dence that Marshall’s psychol- behavior. Clinical Psychology, testified Defense experts and Mar- that despite the fact he spent 34 shall’s family disagreed, calling hours interviewing Malvo com- the defendant’s non-manic pared to 14 hours with Harold personality extremely likable. Vincent Marshall Jr., he found Those two dueling psychi- the Warren County defendant’s atric perspectives were the psychological and behavioral focus of four days of testimony history the tougher nut to crack, culminating with closing argu- professionally speaking, of the ments on April 24 in the triple two. attempted capital murder case Defense attorney Davis point- against Marshall stemming Harold Vincent Marshall ed out in his closing remarks from an April 26, 2005 shooting Jr. that in eight insanity cases Sa- along Durham Drive n a remote menow has testified in, the section of western Warren first responder on the scene, was prosecution expert has never County. grazed on the left cheek during ruled a defendant insane by Earlier testimony indicated the exchange of gunfire with legal standards. Davis added that after helping bury his father Marshall. that even the defense experts the previous day in Buckingham Noting that he had taken over testifying in the Marshall case County, Marshall returned 300 pages of notes over a total of generally found against insanity home, shot up his own house six days of testimony, including rulings in criminal cases. That throughout the evening before the prosecution’s presentation may not be surprising in light firing shotguns and/or rifles of two days of evidence in late of a statistic mentioned during into the homes of his two closest February, Warren County Cir- the trial – that of approximately neighbors early the next morn- cuit Court Judge Dennis L. Hupp 70,000 insanity defense pleas in ing. Marshall then engaged in a said he would need “at least a the Commonwealth’s legal his- four to seven minute gun battle week” to make a ruling on the tory, only 38 had been upheld with responding units of the defense plea of innocence due by courts. Warren County Sheriff’s Office to insanity. However, in his closing re- marks Davis pointed out that Bret W. Hrbek Richard L. Mason several defense experts called Investment Representative Investment Representative Blue Ridge Barber Shop his client one of, if not the most Holly Hill Professional Center 115 North Royal Avenue blatant example of a severely 986 John Marshall Hwy Suite C Front Royal, VA 22630 Royal Plaza Shopping Center psychotic and legally insane Front Royal, VA 22645 (540) 635-6830 415-B South Street • 540-635-9552 (540) 635-8229 defendant they had ever en- Located between Blockbuster and Lester’s Pharmacy countered. “If [Mr. Marshall] wasn’t in- Open 7 days a week • no appointment necessary sane at the time of these acts We accept all major credit cards-gift cards also available then there is probably no stan- Specializing in: • Razor Cuts • Flat tops • Skin Fades dard for a judgment of insan- • Regular Cuts • Crew Cuts • Military Cuts ity,” Davis said of the defense perspective. Page • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Marshall trial
manic, psychotic episodes Vin- the legal definition of “insanity” cent Marshall had over the past and clinical definitions of mental three decades. illness. In psychology and psy- The trial has been an emotion- chiatry the term “insanity” does ally draining one on both fami- not exist. lies, as well as the defendant. Insanity is a legal term defined Vincent Marshall wept silently by the “McNaughton Rule,” during testimony from his fam- which requires that a defen- ily, the Camerons and Carters dant either not understand the and during playing of the 911 nature, character and conse- tapes from the Cameron and quences of their actions – gen- Carter homes as the shooting erally defined as understanding progressed. right from wrong – or have an Prosecution expert Same- irresistible impulse to act that now described the anti-social they cannot control. personality type he diagnosed The dilemma of trying to mix Marshall as, as characteristically psychiatric and legal parameters unremorseful for their actions. of mental illness was apparent Davis asked Samenow during again and again during the Mar- cross-examination if Marshall’s shall defense case. While the two courtroom tears “which flowed prongs of the McNaughton Rule, as if by the bucketful” didn’t understanding versus irresistible indicate remorse? impulse, are legally considered “It sure sounds like it,” Same- mutually exclusive – you can- Roger Bianchini now admitted. not both not understand your actions and have an irresistible Harold Vincent Marshall Jr. and attorney Gilbert Davis view WCSO Deputy Dueling criteria impulse toward them – defense “Junior” Darr’s bullet-riddled vehicle during prosecution phase of trial. expert Dr. Eileen Ryan thought One ongoing theme of the Marshall fit both criteria from a four days of testimony of defense psychological perspective. hospitalized,” Faber said. that day. and prosecution experts was the “He was so impaired, so psy- ‘And we love him dearly’ And that is the bottom line of Both Brenda and Jennifer tenuous connection between chotic that from the cognitive this trial – not whether Harold Cameron, who huddled with The defense relied heavily on Vincent Marshall Jr. will be four young children in the sec- not only expert testimony from incarcerated, but what kind of ond home Marshall fired on, four psychological professionals, incarceration, prison or a mental have observed much of the tes- but also from Marshall’s family facility, he will be sentenced or timony during the defense case. OPEN HOUSE May 5 • June 2 in establishing its insanity case. committed to. Responding to a question, Jen- 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Marshall’s four sisters, along “He committed serious crimes, nifer commented that she would with his estranged wife, an uncle so we think he deserves to be not be opposed to Marshall’s and nephew sat through most sentenced to prison,” Common- commitment to a mental facility of the testimony as allowed wealth’s Attorney Brian Madden if she and her family could be following their release as wit- explained of the prosecution’s assured their former neighbor nesses. Asked why the family perspective. Madden also point- would never be released. “That’s was standing by Marshall, his ed out that while commitment the thing that concerns us, that sister Sherrie Faber, said on to a state mental facility would he never be allowed out wher- April 23, “Because he is sick, he be under the supervision of the ever he goes,” Cameron said. is not a criminal . . .” court were Marshall to be judged “We’re so sorry to the Cam- “And we love him dearly and insane, that changing judicial erons and the Carters, ” Sherrie we want him to get help,” sis- circumstances could make the Faber said of the families her ters Martha Harner and Nancy length of such a commitment brother terrorized during the Miller added. less assured than a very lengthy April 26, 2005, shooting inci- “And we love him dearly and prison sentence. Marshall faces dent. when he is on his medication he three potential life sentences on The Marshall family stood by is a wonderful, terrific human the three attempted capital mur- the defendant despite repeated being; and because we want him der charges involving the three courtroom testimony of hostile, to get help. He just needs help; deputies he exchanged gunfire violent and frightening behav- he doesn’t need to be incarcer- with and a total of 25 charges iors they experienced during ated. We’d just like to see him stemming from the incidents of what the defense contends were Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page
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criteria I don’t think he recog- ing him messages; that he was Dueling perspectives expert Dr. David Rawls. of people described as “pos- nized the nature, character and Jesus Christ; that he was to run “I suppose he did . . . all I know sessed by an evil inside” in Bibli- consequences of his actions and for president or become a U.S. In cross examination of de- is he did what he was told. Peo- cal terms. he couldn’t resist the impulse to Marshall to help defeat a vast fense experts, Manthos continu- ple who are psychotic can fol- “That intervention made them act either,” Ryan testified. conspiracy of Communists and ally raised the issue of Marshall’s low a lot of instructions,” Rawls permanently sane,” Davis told “When I get manic it’s like Germans, of which his father ability to follow instructions replied. “ . . . When confronted the court. “We can’t do that to- everything is sending you a may have been a part, that was after being shot and surrender- by a lot of force a psychotic can day but when this man is on the message . . . I feel almost super- targeting the world and him; that ing, as well as attempts to deflect back down – that doesn’t mean edge, prescribed drugs can re- human,” Marshall was quoted as sheriff’s offices were conducting blame toward his neighbors in they have a rational understand- store him. The question is where telling therapists during one in- blood feasts; and that his family statements to police after being ing of what they are doing at the is he going to be – in a prison or stitutional commitment. Among was controlled by goblins and taken into custody. time.” in a place where caregivers can the messages Marshall’s case were out to kill him through the “Did he understand the nature Asked later about the dichot- help him and the court can over- histories indicate he got over the prescribed medications he was and character of his actions omy of perspectives between see the standard of his care?” years were that God was send- taking for his mental illness. then?” Manthos asked defense the law and clinical psychology, The prosecution argued that Rawls commented, “Lawyers are rather than possessed by an evil often looking at the details be- inside, Harold Vincent Marshall cause it seems to me to be – and Jr. simply was a fundamentally I’m not a lawyer – but it seems evil person, who occasionally to be the stock in trade of law- lost control of his inhibitions, of- yers to point at details to raise ten when fueled by alcohol and doubts; and we are more likely illegal drugs; and that on April to look at the general clinical 26, 2005, Marshall was aware picture that we see and apply it of his actions, when propelled to the [behavioral] standards. by beer, a ‘few lines’ of cocaine “So, in that context we sit taken the previous day, a lack there and we get frustrated by of sleep and general stress fol- the details and the lawyers get lowing his father’s funeral, went frustrated by the clinical ap- out to settle some old territorial, proach that we take. Fortunately neighborhood disputes with you have judges who have to people he just did not like. sit through the testimony and On May 11, Judge Dennis L. make decisions . . . because it Hupp will reach a conclusion is still a legal decision. And this on those dueling perspectives is just one of those interfaces and the uncomfortable interface between mental health and law between psychology and the and it’s not always a comfort- law in the case of Harold Vin- able interface but because of the cent Marshall Jr., a man loved way the law is, it is a necessary by his family despite years of interface.” mental and behavioral issues In his closing remarks, Davis that have caused them much made a religious analogy about fear and loathing; and a man his client’s mental condition. just feared by his neighbors after He cited “the Great Healer,” the an outburst of potentially lethal Christ his client occasionally violence directed their way. claimed to be, casting out the evil that lived within a number [email protected] Page 10 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Scouting
Cub Scouts Complete Service Project By Kris Stafira for the night, they will find newly Besides the mud, the Scouts Local contributor constructed benches, a freshly are proud of their accomplish- cleared campsite, and even a ment. Lloyd Parriott and Tom The Webelos I dens of Cub stack of firewood to use. Johnson from the Potomac Ap- Scout Pack 112 have been The Cub Scouts constructed palachian Trail Club were on working through the winter on the benches over a few den hand to congratulate the boys. benches for the Appalachian meetings, giving all of the boys Johnson said that the hikers Trail. a chance to learn about power would appreciate a place to sit Assistant Den Leader Greg tools, workshop safety and basic down. He also talked to the Stafira came up with the idea construction techniques. The Scouts about using the trail and after seeing so many hikers sit- boys earned credit toward their taking care of it. ting on the ground at the side of Citizen and Craftsman badges “Many a weary hiker will now Rt. 522. “I thought they needed by working on this project. have a nice bench to rest on, a nice place to take a rest,” says On Saturday morning they courtesy of the Web I Scouts of Stafira, “and the Cubs could help drove as close to the campsite as Pack 112”, says Greg Stafira. them out.” they could, but then had to carry Pack 112 hopes to have an Kris Stafira After contacting officials with the benches the last ¼ mile. ongoing relationship with the the AT, everyone decided to “The worst part was carrying the PATC, helping to maintain this Johnny Connolly, Erik Stafira and Lou Moore show place the benches at the Mosby bench through the water! I got valuable resource in our area. off the power tools, and the newly made bench- Camp Site, near Linden. Now, muddy boots!” exclaimed Erik es. when the hikers decide to stop Stafira, 9-year-old Cub Scout.
Del. Clifford L. “Clay” Athey, Jr. 18th District House of Delegates Serving Fauquier, Frederick, and Warren County
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Kevin S. Engle
inflict injury upon myself, and more importantly, damage the tractor, I was ready for the next step. No more Sunday drives ByNow Kevin S. Engle What?learned how to drive a standard around the yard. It was time to Warren County Report transmission either. I could see do what lawn tractors were de- disaster in my lawn mowing signed to do. Yes, I would learn Life is about experiencing new future. And if that wasn’t bad how to raise and lower the blade, things. New worlds to conquer, enough, both my wife and dad how to avoid unseen boulders new places to see. Sounds good thought this was all quite amus- in the yard, and how to doesn’t it? I’m not so sure. ing. To tell you the truth, so did accomplish all When Sears delivered our lawn I. As long as I didn’t hurt myself. of this on tractor, I didn’t know what to Now was the time for a pep do with it. The only machine I’d talk. I could do this. I would Lou Moore, Jr. Pictured with their finished Service Project: Asst. ever driven before was an auto- do w hat ever it took. I’d Webelos Leader Greg Stafira, Bryan Biggs, Webe- mobile, and not always that well. watch. I’d study. I’d cry. los Leader Shannon McMackin, PATC representa- Now, I was supposed to drive a Judy drew the short straw tives Lloyd Parriott and Tom Johnson. In the front tractor AND cut the grass. At and was assigned the task row, Cub Scouts: Calvin Miller, Brendan McMack- the same time. I had my doubts. of teaching me how to safely in, Devon Biggs, Erik Stafira, Connor McMackin, I’m not the best at multi-task- operate our new purchase. She only one tank Josh Ortiz, Lou Moore III. ing. Do you know people who had grown up using one. Surely of gaso- line. Yeah, should never talk on their cell she could show me. Lesson one right. phone while driving? I’m one of brought back memories of being My first efforts were satis- them. I have a hard enough time 16 again and getting my learner’s factory. Going slower than a staying between the white lines permit. Two months after our pregnant land turtle up an icy when I have both hands on the first lesson, when she and I were hill in winter, I completed the wheel. And of course, I’d never both comfortable that I wouldn’t task. Of course, I relied upon Judy to do all of the “skilled” Paid political advertisement cutting, around trees and close to the house. After only five or six more times, I was doing it all by myself. Ok, I admit, she was still keeping a watchful eye over me. But that’s a good thing. It shows she loves me. And that she didn’t want to buy a new tractor. Now I’m a pro. I even cut the grass when she’s not home. Talk about self confidence. Of course, she makes me call her on the cell phone and wear it around my neck so she can call 911 if necessary. As I was cutting grass the other day, I came to an impor- tant realization. Now that I’ve conquered the tractor, I need a new challenge. What I need now is a gas powered weed whacker to add to my arsenal. I can’t wait to tell Judy. She’ll be thrilled. Kevin is currently running for President of the American Lawn Tractor Association. If you’d like to show your support, contact him at kevin@warrencountyre- port.com. Page 12 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Schools
SPAGHETTI & MEAT SAUCE HARD SHELL BEEF TACOS CHICKEN PARMESAN Lunch Menus W/WO ROLL CHICKEN PARMESAN STEAK & CHEESE SUB TURKEY & CHEESE SUB May 8 Must select 1 entrée and may 3. Pretzel w/ Yogurt HAM & CHEESE SUB CHEF SALAD HOT DOG ON BUN select up to 2 sides and 1 milk 4. Garden Salad CHICKEN CEASAR SALAD STEAK & CHEESE SUB 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- May 16 Elementary Schools wich May 3 CHEESE LASAGNA May 9 CHICKEN FAJITA STEAK & CHEESE SUB LASAGNA May 1 May 10 CHICKEN CLUB HAM & CHEESE SUB RIB-B-QUE SANDWICH 1. Chicken Fryz 1. Breadsticks w/ Marinara BOLOGNA, HAM & CHEESE CHICKEN CEASAR SALAD 2. Lasagna Sauce SUB May 10 3. Chicken Salad Sandwich 2. Quesadilla PEPPI PIZZA SALAD High School BBQ ON BUN 4. Chicken Caesar Salad 3. Bologna & Cheese Sandwich CHICKEN CLUB 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- 4. Chef Salad May 4 May 1 wich 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- PIZZA POCKET CHILI DOG May 11 wich BACON CHEESEBURGER STEAK & CHEESE SUB BURRITO May 2 TURKEY, HAM & CHEESE BACON CHEESEBURGER 1. Beefy Nachos May 11 SUB May 2 2. Pizza Pocket 1. Macaroni & Cheese GARDEN SALAD SOFT SHELL BEEF TACOS May 14 3. Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sub 2. Chicken Nuggets RIB-B-QUE SANDWICH CHICKEN STICKS 4. Garden Salad 3. Turkey & Cheese Sub May 7 CHICKEN PARMESAN 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- 4. Peppi Pizza Salad CHICKEN TENDERS May 3 wich 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- PIZZA BURGER MEATBALL SUB May 15 wich ITALIAN SUB CHICKEN CLUB MINI CORNDOGS May 3 ANTIPASTA SALAD May 4 STEAK & CHEESE SUB 1. Hamburger May 14 BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP 2. Chicken Patty Sandwich 1. Pizza Bagel May 8 BACON CHEESEBURGER May 16 3. Italian Sub 2. Chicken Patty Sandwich PIZZA BAGEL CHEESE QUESADILLA 4. Chef Salad 3. Ham & Cheese Sub FISH SANDWICH May 7 RIB-B-QUE SANDWICH 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- 4. Minnie Mouse Salad TURKEY & CHEESE SUB CHICKEN NUGGETS wich 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- CHEF SALAD wich WARREN COUNTY PARKS AND REC May 4 May 9 1. Trout Treasures May 15 BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP DEPARTMENT 2. Macaroni & Cheese 1. Chicken Fryz STEAK & CHEESE SUB Events & activities 3. Turkey & Cheese Sub 2. Cheeseburger HAM & CHEESE SUB 4. Peppi Pizza Salad 3. Chicken Salad Sandwich CHICKEN CEASAR SALAD BUS TRIP 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- 4. Chicken Caesar Salad wich 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- May 10 Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor wich SOFT SHELL BEEF TACOS a bus trip to see the Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees on May 7 CHICKEN CLUB Saturday, July 28th at Camden Yards in Baltimore MD. Bus will 1. Chicken Tenders May 16 BOLOGNA, HAM & CHEESE leave from Bing Crosby Stadium at 3:45pm; game time is 7:05pm. 2. Ham & Cheese Sub 1. Soft Shell Beef Tacos SUB Cost is $55.00 per reservation, limit 6 tickets per household, and 3. Minnie Mouse Salad 2. Hot Ham & Cheese Sand- PEPPI PIZZA SALAD 38 reservations are available. Tickets are located in Section 82. 4. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- wich For more information call 540-635-7750. Tickets go on sale May wich 3. Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sub May 11 1st. 4. Garden Salad HOT DOG ON BUN SWIMMING LESSONS May 8 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- BACON CHEESEBURGER 1. French Toast Sticks wich TURKEY, HAM & CHEESE The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will w/wo Sausage SUB be sponsoring Swimming Lessons for those ages 5 years and up, 2. Pizza Pocket Middle and Jr. High Schools GARDEN SALAD Monday through Thursday, June 18th through June 28th at the 3. Chicken Salad Sandwich Claude A. Stokes Jr. Community Swimming Pool. Level 1 through 4. Chicken Caesar Salad May 1 May 14 6, with class times varying; all levels will be offered during the 5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand- MINI CORNDOGS CHICKEN NUGGETS morning time slots, Levels 4, 5 and 6 will also be offered during wich CHICKEN PARMESAN PIZZA BURGER the evening. Cost is $50.00, with a class limit of 10 per level and TURKEY & CHEESE SUB ITALIAN SUB time. Registration will begin May 1st. For more information May 9 CHEF SALAD ANTIPASTA SALAD contact the Parks and Recreation office, Monday through Friday 1. Mini Corndogs 8:00am – 5:00pm at 540-635-7750. Registration will be taken till 2. Chicken Patty Sandwich May 2 May 15 June 15th or class limit is reached. Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 13
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R-MA featured prominently at Tops Leadership Awards By Roger Bianchini MA, Wakefield Country Day, “We are so fortunate to have kids for all the work that they’ve good pointed out. “And to have Warren County Report Shenandoah Valley and Moun- such talented kids in our area done. And we get great support these students come in to our tain Valley Christian Academies from the business community in community and do well is a treat The Top of Virginia Regional and Timber Ridge School) were order to do this.” for us. And of course they take Chamber of Commerce spon- lauded individually for their In his address, McDaniel told back to their communities a lot sored its annual recognition of scholastic achievements and his fellow students to stay true of the Shenandoah Valley. student leadership at a luncheon personal leadership qualities by to themselves, their peers, their “To come into the community banquet on April 27 at the Win- chamber business sponsors. beliefs and never be afraid to and be involved in events like chester Travelodge. Warren County’s Randolph- stand up for themselves and this today, and to see the warmth Sixty-five students from Win- Macon Academy’s Color Guard those around them. of a great community like this, is chester City, Frederic and Clarke opened the event with a presen- He also said that leadership very reassuring to our students
County Public Schools, as well tation of the federal and state Roger Bianchini cannot be profiled, pointing out . . . But more importantly, it’s as five area private schools (R- colors and R-MA senior Cadet that Winston Churchill, who very reassuring to their parents Kyle McDaniel was chosen to R-MA senior Cadet Kyle led Britain as the last European who send them away to board- deliver the keynote speech for McDaniel address the bastion against fascism during ing school. So, we feel blessed to the honored students. Tops Regional Cham- World War II, was considered have our school in this commu- Family Tops Chamber Board Chair- ber of Commerce and an alcoholic; that one of the nity and our students to be part man Gary Nichols said it is 62 of his 64 fellow stu- great minds of the 20th Century, of a really terrific community,” Convenience important for the business dents recognized by the Albert Einstein, was once judged Hobgood concluded. community to continue to ac- group for their leader- mentally deficient; while the knowledge students who have ship qualities. leader of European fascism dur- shown the qualities necessary ing World War II, Adolph Hitler, to pick up the leadership torch that the chamber feels like it’s was a decorated war hero and for the coming generation. a great idea to recognize these strong supporter of his family. “No matter who you are,” Mc- Paid political advertisement Daniel told his fellow students, • Gas & Groceries stay focused, directed and fair “and you can assume a leader- Roger Bianchini ship role. People don’t have to The R-MA Color Guard like you, but if they know you opens the annual Youth are fair they will respect you as Leadership Recognition a leader.” Luncheon on April 27, McDaniel, from Fairfax, said at the Winchester Trav- it was a privilege to address his elodge. peers and community leaders. “Not being a part of this com- munity, because I go to a board- ing school, it’s a great honor • Car Wash for me that the people of this community have recognized me and said we want you to speak And just the fact that I’m not from around here and that the people are here to honor local students [and] that I have the opportunity to come and speak to these local students, that’s a • Coin Laundry really big honor for me.” R-MA President, Major Gen- eral Henry Hobgood, USAF Ret. Corner of Royal echoed McDaniel’s gratitude on being included by Tops officials Ave. & 6th Street in the regional program. (540) 622-6020 “As you know, we have stu- (Under New Management/Owner) dents from all over the country and all over the world,” Hob- Roger Bianchini Page 14 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Activities & events
Carnival Parts Flea Market to be held ren County will be holding a 5/25/2007 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm Holiday 5/2/2007 - 5/12/2007 today through May 13 at the Rabies/Distemper/Microchip 5/28/2007 Front Royal Fire Department Clinic today. For more informa- Tonight you are invited to a Enjoy the annual Fraternal located on Commerce Avenue. tion call (540)634-4734. community jam session at the MEMORIAL DAY - The Order of Police Carnival tonight More information is available Warren County Senior Cen- Town of Front Royal business through May 12 at the Carnvial at (703)392-6870. Redskins/Cowboys ter located on 12th Street. All offices will be closed today. lot located on 8th Street near Golf Challenge level of musicians are welcome. Trash, Yard Waste and Recy- the Bing Crosby Stadium (Car- Bluegrass Party 5/17/2007 Acoustic Intstruments only. cling pick-up for this day will nival is closed on Sunday May 5/11/2007 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm There will be coffee and food be Wednesday, May 30. 6). For more information please Join us for the 1st Annual items available for purchase. call (540)636-6166. You are invited to the Brown- Redskins/Cowboys Golf Chal- Admission is free; however, a Relay for Life town Bluegrass Pickin’ Party to- lenge to benefit a new barn be- hat will be passed around. All 6/8/2007 - 6:00pm - 6:00am National Day of Prayer night at the Browntown Com- ing built at the Warren County proceeds benefit the Warren Event munity Center. Listen to gospel Fairgrounds for the Warren County Senior Center. Celebrating 10 Years of Hope, 5/3/2007 - 6:30pm and old time music. Admission County 4-H and 10% will go Love and Relay! Relay for Life is FREE. All levels of musicians the March of Dimes. The Chal- Flea Market of Front Royal/Warren County The public is invited to this are welcome. Acoustic instru- lenge will be held at Blue Ridge 5/25/2007 - 5/26/2007 begins with an Opening Cer- Community Prayer Service at ments only. Food/drink are Shadows Golf Club. Contact for 8:00am - 2:00pm emony at 6:00pm at Warren the Gazebo located at Chester/ available for purchase. All pro- sponsorship is (540)635-0404. County Middle School. Survi- Main Streets. The rain location ceeds benefit the Browntown The Browntown Community vors Walk will immediately fol- will be E. Wilson Morrison El- Community Center. For more Wine & Craft Festival Center Association is sponsor- low. Sponsored by The Ameri- ementary School. information please contact 5/19/2007 - 10:00am - 6:00pm ing a Flea Market at the Brown- can Cancer Society. For more (540)778-4777 or (540)636- town Community Center to- information call (540)636-9579 Auto Exhibit 3588. You won’t want to this An- day. Hunt for bargains among or (540)635-7886 or visit www. 5/10/2007 - 5/13/2007 nual event held on Chester and itmes generously donated by acevents.org/relay/frontroyal Rabies Clinic Main Streets in the heart of our members. Lunch is avail- to register your team. You are invited to the Hud- 5/12/2007 - 11:00am - 3:00pm Downtown Front Royal. able for puchase. son-Essex-Terraplane Club An- Courtesy of the Front Royal tique Auto Exhibit & Hudson The Humane Society of War- Bluegrass Party MEMORIAL DAY - Town Visitor’s Center. The News at Noon & The Valley Today
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Obituaries
Virginia Ilene Ault be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, Mr. Green was born on Febru- Those who knew him know A funeral service was held at 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, ary 10, 1971, in Front Royal, son that he was a passionate fan of Maddox Funeral Home in Front Virginia Ilene Ault, 87, of VA 22601 or to the Shenandoah of Bernice Bowden and the late the Washington Redskins and Royal conducted by Rev. James Winchester, formerly of Front Valley Westminster Canterbury James R. Green Sr. James was a wouldn’t be caught wearing a Beasley. Burial will be held at Royal, died Tuesday, April 24, (SVWC) Chapel Fund, 300 graduate of Warren County High pair of tennis shoes other than Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Tall- 2007, at Westminster Canter- Westminster Canterbury Dr., School, where he was President ADIDAS or FILA. James en- mansville, WV. bury in Winchester. Winchester, VA 22603. of his Class and a member of joyed children and had a special Mr. Herring was born De- A memorial service was held Arrangements were handled the following clubs: S.G.A., Key love for his niece, Janiyah. cember 24, 1921 in Nokesville, in The Abbey at Westmin- by Maddox Funeral Home. Club, National Honor Society, Surviving with his mother are, VA son of the late George W. ster Canterbury in Winchester. Boys’ State, The Varsity Club, one sister, Arveda Bowden of Herring, Sr. and Ella Burnette Burial was private in Culpeper James R. (J.R) Green Jr. and the Student Loan Associa- Stephens City, VA; one brother, Bowman Herring. He was lead National Cemetery. tion. James was also a member Damien Green of Chesapeake, putty maker for DAP, Inc. and Mrs. Ault was born March of the Football team. Following VA; one niece, Janiyah Wilkins was a member of the Church of 3, 1920, in Ottawa, Kansas, his graduation from Warren of Stephens City, VA; step- God in Alexandria. daughter of Clarence Jefferson County High School, James mother, Sarelda James-Green Surviving are his wife of 58 and Cora Mae Jones Jasper. She attended Hampton University of Chesapeake, VA; step-father, years Freda Eskew Herring of was a member of the Opequon where he received his Bachelors’ Lamont Bowden of Winchester, Front Royal; four daughters Presbyterian Church and past Degree in Electrical Engineer- VA; four aunts, Viola Green, Ressie Mae McClary of Ches- member of the Front Royal ing. Doretha Downing, Francine ter Gap, Linda Lou Griffith of Presbyterian Church. With her After graduating from Hamp- Jackson, and Janet Poles, all of Alexandria, Judy Kay Allen of husband, Brig. Gen. Richard L. ton University, James decided Front Royal, VA; three uncles, Chester Gap, and Lois Sue Her- Ault., Sr., she resided in Nan- to stay in the Tidewater Area. Russell Green, Charles Green, ring of Front Royal; two brothers king, China, Naples, Italy, and He attended Calvary Revival and Aaron Lee Jackson, all of Lynn Hastings Herring of Fair- Tachikawa, Japan. She attended Church. For the greater part Front Royal, VA; along with his fax and Leon Douglas Herring Long Beach State College in of his stay in that area, he was special cousins and a host of of Berkeley Springs, WV; eight Long Beach, CA. employed as a Manager at Ken- other relatives and friends. grandchildren; and ten great- Surviving are her husband James R. (J.R) Green Jr., 36, of tucky Fried Chicken. More re- grandchildren. He was preceded Brig. Gen. Richard L. Ault., Sr. Norfolk, VA, formerly of Front cently he was employed by Cox George Wesley Herring, Jr. in death by a daughter Georgia (USAF, Ret.); two sons Richard Royal, VA, died in Norfolk at his Communications. Ann Pounds. L. Ault, Jr. of Winchester and home. James was a very special and George Wesley Herring, Jr., Memorial contributions may James B. Ault of North Caro- A funeral service was con- intelligent young man. He 85, of Front Royal, died Saturday, be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, lina; a daughter Ann Elizabeth ducted at the Turner-Robert- would do anything for anyone. April 28, 2007 at his home. 333 West Cork St., Winchester, Ault of Burbank, CA; three shaw Funeral Home in Front VA 22601. grandchildren; and three great- Royal, VA. by Rev. Charles Jack- grandchildren. son. Burial followed in Good Trenna Michele Shipe Memorial contributions may Hope Cemetery. C & S Painting • Commercial and Residential Painting Trenna Michele Shipe died • Offering....Room Repaints, Faux Finishes, Wall and Floor Murals on April 16, 2007 in Winchester Medical Center. Office (540) 635-8727 A graveside service was held at DJ & Karaoke Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Cell 1 (540) 771-4305 • Cell 2 (540) 771-4306 Royal. with Trenna was born April 16, Also Available • Drywall Hanging, Finishing, and Repair 2007 in Winchester, daughter • Light Carpentry of Jacob and Pamela Henry DJ Donnie Shipe of Front Royal. She was preceded in death by her grand- Relay For Life of Front Royal/Warren County father Edward “Tucker” Henry. Surviving with her parents are Warren County Middle School maternal grandparent Loretta Saturday May 21st June 8-9, 2007 Henry, and paternal grandpar- Opening Ceremony 6:00 PM ents Kim and Sheila Shipe 8:00 p.m. - close Survivors Walk immediately following: Arrangements were handled by Maddox Funeral Home in For More Information Call: Front Royal. Knotty Pine Connie at 636-9579 or Tara at 635-7886
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Bunky Woods
We were lucky enough to have U.S. Army Sgt. Arthur “Bunky” Woods IV and family share some photos of a recent trip to Fort Camp- Courtest photos/Arthur Woods bell, Kentucky, where Bunky was an honored and popular recipient of an Order St. Barba- ra’s Medal. From left, Capt. Jesser hams it up with his favorite platoon Sergeant; Capt. Jesser’s wife, Tasha, plants one on the Bunkster; medics from the Forward Operations base aid station where Bunky’s life was saved stop to say hello; and Bunky participates in a toast to the Order of St. Barbara’s, the patron saint of artillery men; and Bunky with friends. Bunky’s dad reports, “It was just like the bachelor auction with the soldiers, like his other family. Six hundred people cheered when he got there and he got three standing ovations that brought a tear even to his Paid political advertisement eye, I was so proud of him. Quite a few people told us that they came to the ball because they knew Sgt. Woods would be there. Ennis told us about the day he was wounded and how he pulled Bunky into the Hummvee to take him to the aid station and we met one of the medics that worked on him and saved his life. They told us that Bunky was fearless in the face of enemy fire and had saved their life a few times prior.” Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 17
General Assembly
Va-Tech tragedy on legislators’ minds the day after Remarks on shooting preface Athey and Obenshain’s legislative review
That day falls on April 30 this transportation needs. One of my to decide and provide for the year, or after 120 days of wage biggest concerns is the impact kind of growth and the kind of earning for the government. this proposal is going to have densities that puts less stress on Obenshain mused as to the continuation of urban and the transportation system. whether that Tax Freedom Day suburban sprawl. And I think “In addition to that they will trend might reverse itself if Elec- we need to be very careful what be provided tools through im- tion Day and tax deadline day we do to promote that.” pact fees, which are something were combined in the future. Athey agreed that the legisla- local governments have been tive compromise on transporta- asking for, for years and years Eminent Domain tion leaves holes needing to be and years. For the first time closed. “The Bill that we finished now, if you have an urban de- Returning to reality – or as with was not a perfect Bill. It velopment area you will get an close to it as politics may allow didn’t go as far as I probably impact fee for transportation, – Obenshain then called Virgin- would have liked to have gone,” meaning that more of the costs ia’s move away from federally the delegate said. But Athey of development will be shifted sanctioned Eminent Domain said he believed the Transpor- to the development community, Roger Bianchini property seizures for municipal tation Bill did include positives which is only fair sine there is an 18th District State Representative Clay Athey and private economic gain “a Bill on future controls of the type impact with every new house for the Ages.” of sprawl Obenshain remains that comes on board.” By Roger Bianchini lives in Blacksburg before stu- “I’m very proud what the In conclusion Athey called Warren County Report dent assailant Cho Seung-Hui General Assembly did this this, “the most successful leg- took his own life. year on it – Eminent Domain. islative session since I’ve been Twenty-Sixth District State Returning to thoughts of We have effectively closed the involved.” Senator Mark D. Obenshain and Richmond and the past Assem- “Kelo” loophole preventing the 18th District State Representa- bly session, Obenshain lightened kind of economic development Voting machines tive Clay Athey summarized the mood by poking fun at condemnation option that al- their perspectives on the past wordy legislation, the potential lows government to take your “There’s been a lot of confu- Legislative session in remarks impact of combining election property and mine simply to sion about the effect of that Bill,” before Front Royal and Warren and tax day and some irreverent, sell it to a developer for their Obenshain said of voting ma- County officials at a Chamber of yet astute political observations own gain or for increasing tax chine legislation approved over Commerce hosted event at the from near and far. revenues – that’s flat wrong the objection of appointed state Warren County Government Those latter observations – it’s united liberals and con- electoral officials statewide. Center on April 17. included not-so-inscrutable servatives, Republicans and Gov. Tim Kaine suggested a
However, both Athey and Oriental wisdom – “You do Democrats,” Obenshain said. Roger Bianchini one-year delay in any state ac- Obenshain prefaced their re- not use a hatchet to remove a Athey agreed that the legisla- Twenty-Sixth District tion pending a federal vote on marks with emotional acknowl- fly from a friend’s forehead,” ture had acted in a constructive State Senator Mark D. the issue. In an about face, the edgements about the shooting to Rolling Stone political ana- and bipartisan manner to pro- Obenshain Senate agreed with the gover- rampage on the Virginia Tech lyst P.J. O’Rourke’s observation tect Virginians from federally nor’s lead. However, the House campus the previous day. Oben- that, “Giving money and power legalized abuses of the tradi- failed to change its original shain spoke about two targeted to government is like giving tional intent of Eminent Domain concerned about. stance, allowing the July 1 ban students from his district. He whiskey and car keys to teenage property seizures “for the public “It is probably the biggest on future purchases of Direct said a Harrisonburg female stu- boys.” good.” change in land use planning Read Electronic voting equip- dent, whose family he knew, was In a related comment, Oben- and tying land use planning to ment in Virginia to go into effect shot in the back but survived. shain noted that “Tax Freedom Transportation, growth transportation since the advent as originally proposed. He added that a Rappahannock Day” continued to go deeper of zoning back in the 1970s,” “There’s been some concern County girl attending Tech into the calendar year. Obens- Of controversial transporta- Athey said. “What the Bill does it’s going to force localities to go hadn’t been as fortunate, dying hain explained that Tax Free- tion legislation, Obenshain said, in 74 counties across Virginia, out and buy expensive new vot- in the incident. He called the dom Day is the figurative calen- “It was a huge issue. I’m glad including a number of counties ing equipment – it’s not going murdered Rappahannock girl dar day the average American there was a solution of sorts. I’m in the Shenandoah Valley, [is to to,” Obenshain said. “It simply “the apple of her family’s eye” worker/taxpayer stops sending concerned about some aspects direct] local board of supervi- prevents localities from going and asked for prayers for those his earnings to the government of it, like everybody, but I’m glad sors and town councils to make out and buying equipment that directly impacted by the mass and begins being able to apply we have found a way to commit decisions about where they want may very well be prohibited by murder that took 32 innocent them to the needs of his family. some significant funds to our growth to be. They will also have future federal law. It’s not going Page 18 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Mary Ellen South Roger Bianchini Roger Bianchini
Allegheny Power sign was intact as Del. Clay Roger Bianchini Athey began his review Allegheny Power officials seem unamused by the of recent General As- slow collapse of their sponsor sign during Sen. sembly session in Rich- Mark Obenshain’s remarks about utility industry Moderator Patrick Nolan, WMH, seeks help on Al- mond. regulation and failed deregulation efforts. legheny sign tape job. to require anybody to replace technological changes in how Valley for years. the deregulation experiment, – though Allegheny officials -ap anything. It simply says that votes are tabulated. As Obenshain addressed a hastily taped up Allegheny peared less than amused at the at the end of their useful life, utility industry methods and Power banner behind the po- unexpected photo op for one the computer terminal voting Utilities regulation the unintended creation of dium began falling to the floor in pocket, digital-camera toting machines can be replaced by an- multi-tiered monopolies during sections, drawing some laughter reporter. other such machine. My guess is Obenshain also addressed by the time those machines start Virginia’s reintroduction of edly fail somewhere along the way to expire, we’re going to have utility regulation. He called the when they can’t make a decision great clarity [on this issue].” effort to lower consumer prices and the cell phone is not available Despite his vote to proceed through deregulation a blatant or the computer can’t find the an- with the legislation this year, failure for a variety of com- Unconnect swer. Obenshain agreed with Athey plicated reasons. Obenshain’s Let’s unconnect for a set time By Mary Ellen South Whatever happened to decision that legislating machinery does critical remarks about the utility once a day, once a week, once a Women’s Resource Center making on our own. We are creat- not necessarily solve the prob- industry came in front of rep- month or at sometime. ing a new generation of people who lem of electoral fraud. resentatives of regional power Let’s give some time to ourselves April 13, 2007 are so connected that they haven’t a “If we’re looking for a perfectly supplier Allegheny Power, one to not be tracked down, faced with clue about making a decision about secure voting system we’re not of the co-sponsors of the local communication from others. Let’s I tried my best to not become one anything. going to find it. We’re simply try- legislative review hosted by the unconnect. of them. I swore I would never have Cell phones are great in an ing to develop the best possible Front Royal-Warren County For the sake of our own self es- that “thing” coming out of my ear, emergency and thank goodness our system that we can.” Chamber of Commerce. teems. Let’s let go of communication especially when I was driving. society has come so far in the com- Athey changed his original Allegheny is currently in- and see what happens when we But I have relented. I have given munication field to provide a means stance in reaction to unanimous volved with Dominion Power reconnect with ourselves. When we into the sweeping phenomenon that of saving lives, saving marriages, bipartisan opposition from elec- in efforts to run a controver- face a challenge and decide on our is attacking people all over the world. and saving whatever. But does it toral officials across the state. sial above-ground 500-kilovolt own what should trasnspire between I have become connected. I own a really count to have to decide via In explaining his change of per- super power line 240 miles us and the world. cell phone. that communication if the pasta is spective, Athey said he believed through the Northern Shenan- I fear if we don’t we are doomed Whatever happened to the days spaghetti or linqiini? that safeguards involving human doah Valley to meet projected to create a society of people who when we called someone for a spe- When I grew up we make deci- observation of the electoral electrical consumption needs live in fear, forget who they are and cial reason. sions on our own. We decided about process from start to finish by throughout the Eastern and forget to connect when it’s really When we connected because it things and lived with our decisions. all involved Parties, regardless Northeastern Corridor by the important. was important to. We placed a call to As did our parents, other family of the type of machines used to year 2011. Local opponents a loved one because it was important members, and friends. If they didn’t tabulate votes is a more rational have pointed out the source of Postscript - April 17, 2007 to communicate to them. agree, we talked about the decision. approach to voting reform than the energy Dominion and Al- Now I pass young people in the We argued in person. We fought legislating machinery. legheny want to run through As I send this to Dan, the VA TECH store pushing the grocery cart- on about decisions, we communicated American electoral history the area comes from highly massacre has just occurred- this is the phone, unable to make a deci- about them, but we made them alone like all electoral history, Athey polluting coal-fired plants in an example of how being connected sion about what jam to buy, what and felt good about it. pointed out, is full of docu- the Ohio Valley that have been at the right time is very important. pasta works best, what frozen des- We are creating a society of non mented voter fraud from the heavy contributors to pollution Thank goodness students had their sert will satisfy the family. decision makers who will undoubt- paper ballot days throughout in the Northern Shenandoah cell phones and could connect. Warren Special pull-out section County Report warrencountyreport.com The coyotes of Virginia Page 20 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
The following information is downward rather than outward throughout the Commonwealth on forest prey species size and of the Blue Ridge Mountains. provided by the Virginia De- or upward. The fur of the coyote and prefers semi-forested or abundance. partment of Game and Inland in Virginia can vary from blond, open farm and pasture lands. Surveys of hunter harvest of HABITS Fisheries light reddish-brown or tan, Coyote populations in more coyotes as well as surveys of grayish black, or black with a forested landscapes are gener- hunter observations of coyotes Coyotes are elusive and nor- HISTORY OF THE COYOTE small white blaze in the center ally less abundant and typically while hunting big game indicate mally avoid humans. They can IN VIRGINIA of the chest. The coyote ears are exhibit different foraging and that the coyote population is be active at anytime of day or pointed and erect, and the snout social behaviors depending more abundant in counties west night, but are more typically The coyote is not a native is relatively long and slender. species of Virginia, and was first The coyote in the eastern United EXCELLENT SCENIC SPRING & SUMMER RIDES observed in the very western States is typically larger than regions of the Commonwealth coyotes in the western United Front Royal Warren County Airport in the early 1950s. States. Female coyotes weigh Airplane Rides on average 30 – 40 pounds, and INTRO FLIGHT TRAINING male coyotes weigh on average DAILY DESCRIPTION $55 $99 35 – 45 pounds. Coyotes can For 20 Minute Per Person Coyotes are about the size and weigh as much as 60 pounds. Scenic Flights weight of a mediumsized dog. • Group Discount • Tie Down Available Cass Aviation They generally have longer and DISTRIBUTION AND ABUN- • Aircraft Rentals • Charter Flights (540) 635-3570 thicker hair or fur than a dog. DANCE • Flight Training • Gift Certificates Their long black tipped tail • Photo Flights • New Hangers CFI is usually bushy and is pointed The coyote is distributed • Glider Club • New Taxiway WARREN COUNTY AIRPORT/FRONT ROYAL WANTED Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 21 observed at dawn and dusk. The matter and fruits, insects, and addition to inflicting mortality game species decline, hunters not tolerate other coyotes or coyote communicates by bark- the meat of wildlife killed or on small as well as large prey and some game resource manag- dogs trespassing in their territo- ing, yelping, and howling. Male scavenged. Although coyotes species such as beaver, turkey ers may sensibly conclude that ries. This behavior is even more and female coyotes form a pair generally prey on small rodents, and deer, coyotes tend to kill coyote predation on game is pronounced when coyotes are bond and establish and defend rabbits, birds, snakes and frogs, or exclude red fox from their reducing or limiting game popu- caring for their young anytime a territory were they raise 3- they will kill larger animals territories in red fox habitat lations. Under certain condi- between March and August. For 12 pups that are born anytime such as big game and livestock and may subsequently limit tions coyote predation has been this reason, coyotes have been between late March and May. during periods when the larger red fox population abundance. shown to limit the abundance of known to show aggression and The pups are fed by both the prey are more vulnerable to The coyote may also indirectly big game populations. However, attack or even kill free-roaming male and female, and sometimes predation (e.g., turkey on nests; benefit groundnesting bird spe- under normal conditions – that small domestic dogs and cats by one or two offspring from a deer fawns in the spring and cies, such as Bobwhite quail, by is when there is an abundance that live within a coyote family’s previous litter. The pups may summer; lambs, kid goats, and killing or excluding ground-nest of game habitat available and territory. Attacks have also been disperse and leave the parents newborn calves). The coyote predators such as raccoon, opos- the game population has not known to occur in the yard or on territory anytime after August. will not pass up a free meal to sum and skunks. been decimated by disease or by the porch of houses. However, the parents may tol- feed its belly with artificial food another catastrophic mortality erate the pups occupying their resources. They will scavenge MANAGEMENT factor – predation will rarely INTERACTION WITH HU- territory as late February if prey exposed garbage or other refuse, limit the population abundance MANS resources are plentiful and large and may even kill and consume Coyote populations, not un- of a game species. In fact, it is in size (e.g. deer). They remain house cats. like all wildlife populations, will more often the case that overall There are very few recorded active and do not hibernate in dens regardless of winter se- verity. Coyotes will develop a “search image” for a prey type that is more easily scavenged or killed. A coyote’s “search im- age” includes visual, auditory, and olfactory senses. When the abundance of a specific prey decreases to the point that a coyote is opportunistically find- ing and consuming more of a different prey resource than it is actually hunting for, the search image of the coyote will change to reflect the more abundant or most easily accessible food resource available in it’s home range. The habitat and space that the coyote hunts in may also change depending on the type of habitat that the predator is more likely to fill its belly. In situations where wild game is stocked to reestablish popula- tions for hunting, or situations where livestock are raised and maintained throughout the year, coyotes may artificially retain a search image for the artificially continue to grow until their prey abundance and diversity instances of coyotes attacking abundant game or livestock that LEGAL STATUS numbers are limited by food will dictate the total number humans in the United States. also tend to be more vulnerable availability or space. Unlike most of coyotes that can thrive in a Coyotes that have contracted to predation. The coyote is legally classified wildlife populations, the repro- given area. If you feel coyotes rabies, as is the case with any as a nuisance species and may be ductive potential of coyotes is are reducing big game popula- domestic animal or wildlife that FOOD killed at anytime, except coyotes such that harvesting coyotes tions in your area, please obtain contracts rabies, may attack may not be killed with a gun, for recreation or fur pelts or a copy of “Coyote Management humans without warning. How- The coyote is an opportunistic firearm, or other weapon on other economic incentive will Strategies to Enhance Big Game ever, there are very few recorded forager that will consume any- Sunday. not generally have any impact Survival” for information on instances of non-rabid coyotes thing of nutritional value. They on limiting or even reducing the determining if it is necessary actually attacking humans un- do not specialize in hunting and ECOLOGY abundance of the coyote popu- and feasible to manage coyote provoked. In most cases where killing only one type of prey, and lation. In general, increasing predation in your area. coyotes act aggressively towards they will not turn down an easy The coyote, a medium sized coyote mortality through hunt- humans, a coyote is responding meal if they happen to stumble canid predator, occupies an ing and trapping will tend to INTERACTION WITH PETS to the presence of a dog with the onto other prey that they were ecological niche that has been only change the age distribution human and the aggression oc- not hunting for. Consequently, void since the extirpation of of the population rather than Coyotes are medium sized curs within a few hundred yards coyotes will prey and scavenge wolves from Virginia around the change pre-whelping population carnivores that are very territo- of a den with pups. In those on anything including vegetable beginning of the 20th century. In density. When populations of rial in nature, and generally will instances where coyotes have ac- Page 22 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
PEOPLE short period of time. Although atory coyotes poses a real risk to coyotes from attacking and kill- information and assistance on the likelihood of such an attack small, free-roaming dogs and ing a pet animal. Even though a preventing and alleviating coy- Approaching any wildlife is very remote, never leave small cats. Keep small dogs restrained fence may dissuade coyotes from ote damage to livestock or other may provoke an encounter if children unattended in areas on a leash when walking them attacking your pet, be aware that agricultural products. the animal feels cornered or frequented by coyotes. outdoors and avoid walking in coyotes can jump over fences restricted in movement. This is Consider removing habitat areas where coyotes are raising less than 7-feet high and can For more information, contact: particularly true of animals that that provides protective cover their pups from March – Au- climb over taller fencing that have become accustomed to the for coyotes and their prey such gust. Be aware that there have does not have an outward slant- THE COMMONWEALTH OF presence of humans and their as small rodents. Modifying such been a few recorded instances ing overhang. VIRGINIA activities as a consequence of habitat around residential areas of coyotes attacking small dogs VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF being fed, or because of access will dissuade coyotes from using on a leash. LIVESTOCK GAME AND INLAND FISH- to a readily available food source the space as a part of a territory Small dogs and cats are also ERIES such as pet food or refuse in a or home range and will reduce vulnerable to attacks by coyotes Contact the Virginia Depart- P.O. BOX 11104, 4010 WEST garbage can or compost pile. the likelihood of conflicts. when tethered outside of your ment of Agriculture and Con- BROAD STREET Be aware that coyotes in other house or even on your porch. sumer Services - USDA Wildlife R I C HMOND, V IRGINI A eastern states have attacked and PETS Small dogs and cats should be Services Virginia Cooperative 23230-1104 severely injured small toddlers kept in an enclosure when kept Coyote Damage Control Pro- (804) 367-1000 http://www.dgif. when left unattended for even a The territorial nature of pred- outdoors in order to prevent gram at 540-381-7387 to obtain virginia.gov Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 23
Development
Town will nix Catlett Mountain Boundary adjustment Water-sewer extension still on the table after April 30 work session ties Director Joe Waltz pre- ment system by thousands and sented figures indicating the thousand of gallons a day. It’s addition of Catlett Mountain’s groundwater but it gets treated units to the town‘s utilities was like sewage.” not likely to create any capacity Stan Brooks asked Fallon and issues as far as water extension, fellow Brookfield attorney Bri- a prediction on wastewater was an Grzelak if Brookfield would less certain. be willing either to accept only “It looks like we can handle water service from the town or Catlett Mountain but it’s a fine wait until 2011 after the new line, it’s very close,” Waltz said wastewater treatment system is of sewer service. built to begin its development. That fine line could be created Grzelak indicated a four-year because the town is already ap- wait was not an option, though proaching to within five percent Fallon told council if approved of its wastewater treatment the project wasn’t likely to be- capacity. With the town’s new gin building before 2008. But wastewater treatment facility the Brookfield attorneys said only on the drawing board, any they would consider building addition of a major water con- their own sewer package plant suming industry to the town if the town extended water system, like an industrial laun- only. dry in the north corridor, could Asked if they had approached stretch wastewater capacities the county about the approval
Roger Bianchini in 2010-11, Waltz said. of such options, Fallon told Brookfield attorney Merle council, “No, we have put our By Roger Bianchini sense. potential western bypass. Fallon countered that the $3 eggs in your basket – we prefer Warren County Report “I see absolutely no logical Among the negative issues million in water and sewer tap to work with you first.” reason to boundary adjust,” pointed to by Grady for bring- fees the developer would pay However, Fallon also urged It didn’t take long – about 15 Councilman Eileen Grady said ing the project into the town for hookups to the town system council to reach a decision as minutes of meaningful discus- following some staff analysis limits were the logistics of ex- could help the town increase its quickly as possible so the de- sion at an April 30 work session and discussion with Brookfield tending town services like trash existing capacities by as much as veloper could begin pursuing – for the Front Royal Town attorneys about the parameters collection and police protection a million gallons a day through other options, including build- Council to decide that a bound- of their project – 150 units across the river to a non-contig- technological upgrades. ing both its own central water ary adjustment as a condition clustered on roughly half-acre uous parcel of land with ques- “The smartest thing the town and sewer systems. of water and sewer extension to lots on an approximately 200- tionable road access and the could do is use that tap fee mon- Grady replied to Fallon that the proposed 150-unit Catlett acre parcel with proffered green necessity of including a num- ey to solve its ‘I and I’ problem,” it was not so much the town Mountain subdivision in War- and public use spaces and road ber of already existing housing Fallon later said, reiterating a deciding not to extend ser- ren County didn’t make much right of ways, including for a developments in the bound- point he made to council. Fal- vices but whether they could ary adjustment to connect the lon later explained that rather be extended without exerting Catlett Mountain development than a Rastafarian reference, a financial burden on the town to the rest of the town. I and I referred to Inflow and and its citizens. However, despite a seeming Infiltration. Fallon said Front “This is the first test of this council consensus on Grady’s Royal’s, like other older sys- [water policy] and we want to observations, the extension tems, deals with the problem of get it right,” Grady observed. of water and sewer to the de- non-sewage groundwater leak- Council suggested placing New Beginnings Community Greetings velopment partner of county ing into its wastewater system a public hearing on a Catlett Supervisor Ron Llewellyn was due to failures such as cracking Mountain boundary adjust- “Introducing Your Business to still on the table following the underground lines. ment on it upcoming meeting New Homeowners in our Community” work session – though waste- “It’s real simple,” Fallon as- agenda and scheduling more *** serted, “[if the system fails work sessions on the water and P.O. Box 1025 water connection seemed to be sliding off that table. at points] it can increase the sewer issue. Front Royal, VA 22630 water flowing into the treat- 540 635-8660 For while Town Public Utili- Page 24 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Report from Warren County Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron. Prepared by Sheriff’s report Becky Whited, Administrative Assistant to Patrol.
FRONT ROYAL Sheriff’s monthly activity report POLICE DEPARTMENT Warren County Sheriff’s Department JAN FEB MAR Warren County Sheriff’s Department JAN FEB MAR FELONY CASES INITIATED 25 11 17 VEHICLE HIT AND RUN 0 0 0 From a release: MISDEMEANOR CASES INITIATED 0 0 0 VEHICLE RECOVERY 0 0 0 OTHER CASES INITIATED 4 3 2 SHOOT INOT OCCUPIED VEHICLE 0 0 0 NUMBER OF PROPERTY CRIMES 22 4 9 SHOOT INOT OCCUPIED DWELLING 0 0 0 The Front Royal Police Department TOTAL CASES INITIATED THIS MONTH 29 14 19 Drugs/Narcotics 0 0 0 has announced the graduation of one FELONY WARRANTS ISSUED 0 0 17 ESCAPE 0 0 0 MISD. WARRANTS ISSUED 0 0 0 Search Warrants 0 0 0 of its officers from the 69th session of INDICTMENTS ISSUED 0 0 0 Consent Search 0 0 0 the Commonwealth of Virginia Forensic FELONY PETITIONS ISSUED 0 0 3 Misc. Assist (PD,FD,VSP,SO, DTF) 0 0 0 Science Academy in Richmond, Virginia. MISD. PETITIONS ISSUED 0 0 0 TOTAL WARRANT/INDT/PETI ISSUED 0 0 20 Animal Control JAN FEB MAR According to Front Royal Police Chief CLOSED BY ARREST/PROSECUTION 2 9 2 Complaints - Town Residents 76 69 69 Ronald A. Williamson, Corporal Steve CLOSED UNSOLVED(inactive) 0 44 19 Complaints - County Residents 144 157 159 Mauck graduated from the nine week CLOSED/PROSECUTION DECLINED 3 1 2 County After Hours Calls 2 1 1 CLOSED BY EXCEPTION 2 9 3 Town After Hours Calls 0 5 3 program on April 13, 2007. TOTAL CASES CLOSED THIS MONTH 7 63 26 County Animal Warnings 0 10 9 The Forensic Science Academy, spon- INTERVIEWS-VICTIMS/WITNESSES 150 112 137 Town Animal Warnings 0 7 3 sored by the Commonwealth of Virginia INTERVIEWS-SUSPECTS 11 11 11 County Animal Summons 5 1 18 INTERROGATIONS 2 0 0 Town Animal Summons 4 3 2 Department of Forensic Science, is a rig- LABORATORY/FAIRFAX 2 1 2 County Animals to Shelter 19 35 31 orous nine week program, offering com- AUTOPSY/FAIRFAX 2 1 1 Town Animals to Shelter 13 13 12 prehensive instruction in the use of the SEARCH WARRANTS 3 2 8 County Door to Door Checks 0 0 45 CONSENT SEARCH 4 0 0 Town Door to Door Checks 0 0 0 most advanced crime scene technology. MISC. ASSIST(PD,VSP,S.O.,DTF) 2 0 5 Animals Taken to Veterinarian 3 5 1 During the program, Corporal Mauck Phase I Background 11 0 0 County Animal Attack Reports 0 5 4 received training in crime scene search, Phase II Background 0 0 0 Town Animal Attack Reports 0 2 5 HOMICIDE 0 0 0 Traffic Stops (T38) 10 4 39 photography and sketching, blood spat- SUICIDE 2 1 0 VA Uniform Summons 0 1 23 ter interpretation, fingerprinting using a ACCIDENTAL DEATH 0 0 0 (Speeding, Reckless, Poss Marj. variety of methods, evidence preserva- DROWNING 1 0 0 Self Initiated Arrests: M 0 5 8 DOA 0 1 2 (DIP, A&B, Etc.) F 0 2 2 tion, as well as proper techniques in col- IN CUSTODY DEATH 0 0 0 Arrests From Traffic Stop 10-29 0 0 0 lecting, processing and packaging items MALICIOUS WOUNDING 0 0 0 Notice of Suspension Issued 0 1 1 for submittal to the state crime lab for FELONIOUS ASSAULT 0 0 0 Accidents Investigated 3 1 0 ASSAULT AND BATTERY 0 0 0 Property Checks 152 218 265 analysis. GRAND LARCENY 14 3 4 Warrants Served 6 2 4 Corporal Mauck is the first Front PETIT LARCENY 0 0 0 Warrants Attempted to Serve 2 3 0 Royal Officer in more than twenty years VEHICLE GRAND LARCENY 0 0 0 Self Initiated Arrests: M 6 0 0 3 &4 WHEELER LARCENY 0 0 0 (DUI, Driving Susp., Etc .) F 0 0 0 to attend the Academy, which only trains Motorcycle Larceny 0 0 0 Other Papers Served 0 0 3 approximately 36 law enforcement of- Moped Larceny 0 0 0 Narcotic K-9 Requests 0 0 - ficers every year. Pictured (from left) Boat Larceny 0 0 0 Patrol K-9 Requests 0 0 - Attempted B&E 0 0 0 Follow - Up (T82) 32 16 53 are: Steven Sigel, Deputy Director of Unlawful Entry 0 0 0 Court Hours: Gen. District 6 14 5.25 the Department of Forensic Science, B&E/GRAND LARCENY 3 4 1 Circuit 0 8 0 Corporal Steve Mauck and Front Royal B&E/PETIT LARCENY 0 0 0 J & D 0 6 0 B&E/Destruction of Property 1 1 0 Public Assists 4 8 13 Police Chief Ronald A. Williamson. B&E/with intent to commit another crime 0 0 0 Other Agency Assists 2 23 19 Property Damage/Vandalism-Felony 1 1 1 Property Damage/Vandalism-Misdemeanor 0 0 0 RAPE 0 0 0 Summary JAN FEB MAR SEXUAL ASSAULT ADULT 0 0 1 # Complaints Answered 621 502 496 SEXUAL ASSAULT CHILD 2 0 3 # Complaints Assisted 292 219 252 Reach thousands ABDUCTION 0 0 0 # Complaints Followed Up On 149 95 154 of Warren County CHILD ABUSE 0 0 0 # Public Assists 512 305 358 Eldery Abuse 0 0 0 # Other Agency Assists 416 188 79 residents False Pretense 0 0 0 # Traffic Stops 332 180 276 Forgery 0 0 1 # VA Uniform Summons 83 39 119 of all ages Fraud/Checks or Credit Card 2 0 4 (Speeding, Reckless, Poss Marj) Fraud/Construction 0 1 1 # Arrests from Traffic Stop: M 14 18 14 by advertising Uttering 0 0 0 (DUI, Driving Susp., Etc.) F 2 5 2 in Embezzlement 1 0 0 # Arrest from Traffic Stop 10-29 0 1 2 Identity Theft 0 0 0 # Notice of Suspension Issued 15 18 15 Warren County’s Telephone Scams 0 0 0 # Accidents Investigated 23 15 7 Paving Scams 0 0 0 # Property Checks 9059 5695 5465 most-read Sealing Scams 0 0 0 # Warrants Served 73 47 53 newspaper. Mail Scams 0 0 1 # Warrants Attempted to Serve 151 74 82 Robbery 1 0 0 # Self Initiated Arrests: M 9 15 58 Strong Arm Robbery 0 0 0 (DIP, A&B, Etc.) F 1 2 4 Call (540) 636-1014 ARSON 0 0 0 # Other Papers Served 111 77 122 SUSPICIOUS FIRE 1 0 0 Court Hours: Gen. District 40.5 34 32 [email protected] ACCIDENTAL FIRE 0 1 0 Circuit 15 3 10 BOMB THREAT 0 0 0 J & D 18.5 30.5 14 Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 25
Leslie Fiddler
winter in my system. I like to add ly spring contain vitamins A and C and them to salads but keep them on and the the flowers are edible too, giving the table as a salad condiment as late fall nice color to a salad. Early set- only one of our two sons likes when it tlers made a jelly from the flow- EatBy Leslie Fiddler Yr LawnSo can you eat your natural them. i s n o t ers and a tea to treat headaches Warren County Report lawn? I don’t know. Use your Dandelion leaves are higher in compet- and sore throats. We have so judgement. beta-carotene than carrots. They ing for many violets in our lawn that the With the blush of spring But for those who have con- have more iron than spinach sun with local deer herd can’t eat them comes the chance to eat some fidence in the organic quality of and calcium too plus vitamins l e a f y all. of the fresh leafy greens bursting their lawn (perhaps judged by B-1, B-2, B-5, B-6, B-12, C, E, trees. It While writing this piece I forth in one’s lawn. the volume of weeds) there are P, and D, biotin, inositol, potas- is a good used Virginia Tech’s online This raises the question - yummy foods available. sium, phosphorus, magnesium, source of weed guide. Also New York City when is it safe to eat one’s lawn? I refer to dandelions, chick- and zinc. According to herbal- vitamin naturalist and author Steve Brill Checking organic certification weed and violet flowers. ist Susan Weed dandelion is C, iron, has an amusing website with requirements we learn that In early spring I sometimes supremely nourishing to the p h o s - information about common “prohibited substances (syn- wonder if my neighbors notice liver and regular use of any part phorus, renewable, edible and medicinal
thetic fertilizers and pesticides, that I appear to be grazing the of the plant can ease digestive and trace en.wikipedia.org wild plants and good for sale. etc.) must not have been used yard. In truth I’m not eating ev- distress, help prevent diabetes m i n - Susan Weed is an esteemed self- on the land for three full years erything in sight but am search- and ease hot flashes. She also e r a l s . taught internationally respected preceding harvest of the first ing for the tender dandelion recommends calcium and min- C h i c k - American herbalist. organic crop.” Otherwise one’s greens at hand. The younger eral rich dandelion vinegar for weed goes very well with dan- So. Eat local. Buy local. Sup- lawn could be considered “in the greens the more tender and bone health. delion greens in early spring port our bioregion and our transition.” delicious but the larger greens Chick weed is another early salads and, like dandelions can home grown businesses. Is “organic” the same as “natu- are good too. They have a fresh spring green. Chickweed flour- be cooked. And please, if you order any- ral”? No. Natural and organic are bitter taste that my body loves, ishes is found all over the conti- The third edible weed in my thing, do it through a local not interchangeable terms. chasing away the last traces of nent most abundantly in the ear- yard is the violet. The leaves merchant.
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Opinion
Hidden danger that can kill says animal control is with the the U. S. Supreme Court ex- ers, while increasing the town’s received, there could be at least your child County. The County says the plained, “The right to exclude” income from the lodging taxes five victims who called the 10th Town must ask them to take ac- is “one of the most essential for their own use. District home. Editor: tion. So here We The People are sticks in the bundle of rights This unreasonable proposal “There are really no words treated like a Ping-Pong ball. that are commonly character- contradicts a resolution passed that can adequately express the Bumps, scrapes and bruises I know the problem from ized as property” (Kaiser Aetna by Town Council on May 24, sorrow we are feeling today, but are all part of childhood and first hand experience. For the v. United States 1979, 164). 1999. with this resolution, it is my hope a visible sign of growing up. better part of a year, I had writ- Liberal Montgomery County that those families in my district Parents delight as their children ten and contacted local officials in Maryland has a cat nuisance Calvin D. McCracken and the families and loved ones play out-of-doors and explore on numerous occasions about law whereby a cat owner who Front Royal of all the victims will know that the wonders of nature. But your the problem of attacking cats allows their cat to roam on an- this district, the Commonwealth own backyard can pose a danger coming on to my property but other person’s property without of Virginia, and indeed the entire that few parents know about. no one seemed to want to do that person’s permission may be Virginia Tech nation are with them in spirit - In Warren County, and espe- anything. I was bounced back fined $100 for the first offense offering their heartfelt sympathy cially Front Royal, we are talking and forth between the Town and and up to $500 for subsequent Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th) and prayers. about threats to property, health the County. offenses. If a jurisdiction like made the following statement on “With my colleagues in the and safety posed by free-roam- Then on March 10th, I was Montgomery County can rec- the floor of the House in support Virginia congressional delega- ing cats. The problem is particu- bitten by my neighbor’s cat while ognize property rights, what is of a resolution of condolence on tion, I attended the very mov- larly severe in town where a state I was in my yard. It was a seri- holding up Warren County? the tragedy at Virginia Tech: ing and emotional convocation law requiring rabies inoculation ous bite that required medical Emergency legislation will “Madam Speaker, it is with yesterday in Blacksburg . I was for cats is ignored with impu- attention, a tetanus shot and a at least address the health and a heavy heart that I rise today so impressed with the Tech nity. week-long regimen of antibiot- safety crisis posed by roaming in support of this resolution community - the students and The result is that your child ics. cats. The politicians can later offering the condolences of the staff and administration. It was can be playing in his or her back Then I got the worse news: consider more comprehensive House to the victims and their truly a feeling of family coming yard, be scratched or bitten by the neighbor’s cat did not have legislation to address private families of the horrific violence together to offer love and sup- a cat that wanders onto your its rabies shot. conservation and quality of life at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, port to each other in their time property, and you won’t even Turns out none of her three issues. Virginia, on Monday morning of grief and loss. know about it. cats did! For now, though, let’s protect and to the students, faculty, ad- ‘There is still a numbness and Rabies is an acute viral in- The danger to public health the children. ministration and staff and their incredulity about what hap- fection of the nervous system. remains clear and present. The families who have forever been pened on the Virginia Tech cam- It is a deadly disease with an cats still do not have their rabies Pat Callahan changed by this tragedy. pus just two days ago. It is said incubation period that can be shots and still are allowed to run Front Royal “My heart is heavy for the that time heals all wounds. The up to several months. But once wild over my property. This situ- Email: [email protected] entire grieving Virginia Tech wounds in Blacksburg are deep, the symptoms have appeared, ation is intolerable. community, but especially so but with the unity of spirit and it may be too late. Only a very There is a solution, if only the for some families in the 10th the deep faith I felt yesterday on small number of people with politicians will act. Visitor’s Center District of Virginia who are the Tech campus, it is my hope established rabies survive. That First the Warren County mourning today because the that as the tomorrows come, this is why it is critical to know of cat Board of Supervisors needs to Editor: young, promising lives of their outstanding institution and all bites and to test for rabies, and amend the existing animal li- children have ended. As of this those who are associated with why the main emphasis must be censing law to require that any As a citizen of Front Royal, morning with the news we have it will find hope and peace.” on preventing the disease. person who owns or cares for a from time to time I have been But parents can’t take life- cat register that cat and provide very critical of the actions taken saving precautionary measures proof of current rabies vaccina- by the Town Council. However, Reach thousands if they don’t know that a free- tion. Licensing and proof of their recent directional edict roaming cat has bitten your rabies inoculation is required concerning tourism and the of Warren County child in your own backyard. for dogs. It should also be for future of our community is the residents According to public health of- cats. And it should be done im- most outrageous action taken of all ages ficials, there are more reported mediately as the warm weather thus far. cases of rabies from cats than and outdoor activities begin. Council ordered the EDA, by advertising from dogs in Virginia. Some- To fully protect the children Visitors Center Management, in thing needs to be done for cats, of Front Royal, we also need Warren County, DBA, Front Warren County’s and it is for dogs. Currently, emergency legislation to make Royal-Warren County Cham- most-read all dog owners are required to it unlawful for anyone to allow ber of Commerce, and others obtain a license and show proof their cat(s) to go onto anyone to do things their way without newspaper. of rabies inoculation. State else’s property without the per- any prior notification or discus- law enables local governments mission of the property owner. sion. Call (540) 636-1014 to license both dogs and cats. A fundamental feature of effec- If successful this ill-conceived [email protected] Should be simple. But don’t tive property rights is the legally plan will transfer approximately ask our politicians. The Town recognized right to exclude. As $250,000 in expenses to oth- Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 27
Opinion Page 28 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Jim Smithlin
the pages of Virginia history. Joe was also a Little League Exceptional individuals: baseball coach and loves base- ball. Joe can tell you how the great pitchers even gripped the Meet Joe Swiger of Front Royal ball for their famous deliveries. Joe came to Front Royal at 23 Joe has been a political and started organizing the Re- journalist,a teacher of electron- publican Party when there were ics and electrical theory, the four people in the county who organizer of the largest canoe would admit being a Republi- race (he admits he can’t swim can. No Republican had even and has never been in a canoe),
been on the ballot in Warren speechwriter, mentor etc. He Jim Smithlin County for 132 years. Joe has has accomplished alot in 67 campaigned for 93 different Vir- years. of a knuckle ball! ginians and is proud to state his Joe admits he can’t golf worth If you have someone you would political batting average is over a hoot, but grows the best corn like to have recognized please e- .700. He was a mentor of John in the Shenandoah Valley. Oh mail me at bluevalley@comcast. Warner, Andy Guest and many yes, he could once throw a heck net others who made their mark on Jim Smithlin
By Jim Smithlin that. Warren County Report Joe is presently an electrical consultant. Before that he was Joe Edward Swiger was born the Front Royal Director of on July 7, 1940. He was named the Electric Department. He after the comedian Joe Edward has held numerous prestigous Brown who was known for his positions. Three quarters of a ear to ear smile. page take up his past and pres- Joe was born in Harrison ent memberships. One half of County West Virginia. He was a page take up his numerous one of 12 siblings--the seventh awards including Who’s Who in son of a seven son. He started American Politics. work in the coal mines at 12, was Joe has for 40 years raised a a blacksmith at 14, and pitched huge garden along the river. For big time baseball at 15. Joe that same 40 years he has given also farmed during his public away all of the produce. He school years and enlisted in the loves gardening. In the Spring Navy at 17 Friday the 13th right he measures the time to plant after High School. His baseball carefully so the yield comes in number was also 13. He was when he wants it. promoted in the Navy six times Joe seems to know the origin in three years. At 18 he was the and evolution of every plant and Master at Arms on a Destroyer vegetable. He says plants have warship and practiced the lonely feelings and must be treated art of hunting and killing sub- with love and attention. marines. Smiling he said “ I Later in life Joe has developed must have been born with dogs a love for cats. He presently has ears and sharp vision”. “ Like taken in 15 and doesn’t object to Sergeant York”. the veternarian bills and other Joe’s resume is nine pages expenses. long. When he works on a proj- Joe’s faithful dog Gypsy, ect get out of his way! His wife named after Gypsy Rose Lee, Wilma says the song with the loves to run and run while not lines “ He’s a maniac” is about going very far from her master’s Joe. His resume can talk to voice. Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 29
Front Royal Warren County Chamber of Commerce
Call (540) 635-3185 for more information. VIRGINIA Forum.com and the Shenan- The Foundation of the State the “Entrepreneur Express mance Management , 1 p.m. WINE & CRAFT FESTIVAL doah Valley Corvette Club Arboretum of Virginia an- - Small Business Workshop” - 5 p.m., $99; May 10, Problem announces the 2007 Hogs Me- nounces that the Arboretum’s on May 8th, Noon - 2 p.m. at Solving for Technicians, 12:30 The Wine & Craft Festival is morial Skyline Drive Corvette 18th Annual Garden Fair is the Front Royal-Warren County p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; $99; May 12 Saturday, May 19th from 10 Cruise scheduled for Saturday, set for May 12-13, from 9 a.m. Chamber of Commerce. High- Electrical Safety in the Work- a.m. - 6 p.m. Plans are already May 12th. The beneficiary of to 4:30 p.m. each day. The lights of the workshop include: place, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., $109. under way for this exciting this year’s cruise proceeds will Mother’s Day Weekend tradi- access to capital, counseling For more information on these event. Save this date on your be Blue Ridge Hospice. The tion will feature more than 70 and training, and federal pro- classes or more call 540--868- calendar! Advance tickets are starting point for this cruise vendors offering perennials, an- curement. For more informa- 7021. available now. Admission for is Jack Evans Chevrolet & Ca- nuals, small trees, berry bush- tion or to register for this free wine tasting is $12 in advance dillac used car lot located on es, and an astounding array of workshop email to richmond. TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL and $18 at the gate. General ad- Commerce Avenue in Front garden-related merchandise, [email protected] or call 804-771- COUNCIL MEETINGS mission is $2.00. The commit- Royal, Virginia. Registration including gardening tools, gar- 2400 ext. 125. tee is looking for volunteers for will begin at 8:30 a.m., and will den art, container plants, and Monday, May 14th, 7 p.m. at that day. If you are able to give be $10 per car. Pre-registration much more. The annual sale is The Humane Society of War- the Warren County Govern- some time or would like to pur- will be $8 per car and must be the Arboretum’s largest annual ren County will be holding a ment Center chase tickets in advance, please received by April 28. Pre-reg- fund raiser and proceeds ben- Rabies/Distemper/Microchip Tuesday, May 29th, 7 p.m. at contact Pam at 635-3185 ext. 2 istration check or money order efit programs at the Arboretum Clinic on May 12th, 11:00 - 3:00 the Warren County Govern- or priffle@frontroyalchamber. should be made out to Blue throughout the year. For more p.m. For more information call ment Center com. Ridge Hospice, and mailed to: information contact 540-837- 540-635-4734. Jim Strathearn, PO Box 332 , 1758. WARREN COUNTY BOARD BROWN BAG LUNCH Shrewsbury , PA 17361 . For The 1st Annual Redskins OF SUPERVISORS SERIES CONTINUES further information, please Lord Fairfax Small Business Cowboys Golf Challenge will Tuesday, May 1st, 9 a.m. at visit http://www.svcorvette- Development Center will offer be held May 16th & 17th to the Warren County Govern- Join us Tuesday, May 22nd, club.org or http://forums.cor- the following seminars: May benefit the Warren County 4H ment Center at noon, at the Chamber office vetteforum.com/showthread. 3, 6 – 8:30 PM – Taxes and for the new barn being built Tuesday, May 22nd, 7 p.m. at for Small Business Acct. 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In addition, of “Wayne’s World” on the big two of the most prolific hosts TOP COUNTRY SINGLES 1. “Last Dollar (Fly Away)” Tim McGraw (Curb) Last Week: No. 3 screen to bitter clashes with in SNL history - Alec Baldwin 2. “Wasted” Carrie Underwood (Arista) No. 2 the network culminating in the and John Goodman also offer 3. “Stand” Rascal Flatts (Lyric Street) No. 4 firing of the anchor of “Week- insights. 4. “Beer in Mexico” Kenny Chesney (BNA) No. 1 end Update.” It also deals with comedy stars working today, 5. “Settlin’” Sugarland (Mercury) No. 6 the loss of two of the show’s including Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, (c) 2007 DBR Media, Inc. 6. “Anyway” Martina McBride (RCA) No. 5 brightest stars and ultimately, Mike Myers, Chris Rock and 7. “High Maintenance Woman” Toby Keith (Show Dog Nashville) No. 7 the show’s return to form later Adam Sandler. 8. “I’ll Wait for You” Joe Nichols (Universal South) No. 8 9. “Long Trip Alone” Dierks Bentley (Capitol Nashville) No. 10 10. “Good Directions” Billy Currington (Mercury) No. 16 Your horoscope TOP DANCE/CLUB PLAY 1. “Rise” Samantha James (OM/Promo) Last Week: No. 1 By Charles Cooper LEO (July 23 to August 22) eryone and everything will be 2. “Discotech” Young Love (Island/Promo) No. 3 You put the finishing touches testing it. If you can do that, 3. “U Spin Me” Inaya Day (Silver Label/Promo) No. 2 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) on something you started a you’ll have a productive week. 4. “U + UR Hand” Pink (LaFace) No. 4 You tap into your serious side while back. That’s fine since CAPRICORN (December 5. “You Are Why” Dawn Tallman (Slaag) No. 5 this week. Still, that doesn’t it’s nothing that was related to 22 to January 19) It’s best this 6. “It’s My Life” S Blush (CJ/Promo) New Entry mean you can’t be a bit playful work. Surprise a special some- week to stick to your own coun- 7. “Automatic” Ultra Nate (Silver Label/Promo) No. 9 with friends. Just be sure this one with this. sel. While you’re tempted to ask 8. “Embrace Me” Leana (Swedish Diva/Promo) No. 8 occurs in your off-time and not VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- for advice, you won’t get any- 9. “Some Girls” Henri (Dauman) No. 17 at work. tember 22) You’re looking for thing worth following. Later in 10. “Angelicus” Delerium Featuring Isable Baryakdarian (Nettwerk) N. 6 TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) ways to increase your nest egg. the week, local travel is educa- TOP VIDEO RENTALS Beware of some social mine- That’s fine. Just be wary of some tional. 1. The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith (Sony) Rated: PG-13 fields you might encounter unscrupulous types who might AQUARIUS (January 20 2. Blood Diamond Leonardo DiCaprio (Warner) R this week. While you’re one to take advantage of you. to February 18) It’s fine to be 3. Happy Feet featuring the voice of Robin Williams (Warner) PG speak your mind, sometimes, LIBRA (September 23 to proud of your accomplish- 4. Charlotte’s Web Dakota Fanning (Paramount) G discretion is the better part of October 22) The beginning of ments. However, exaggerating 5. Eragon Edward Speeleers (Fox) PG valor. Be careful! the week is favored for career them doesn’t exactly endear 6. Casino Royale Daniel Craig (Sony) PG-13 GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) gains. Later, however, every- you to others. Tone it down! 7. Rocky Balboa Sylvester Stallone (MGM) PG 8. Borat Sacha Baron Cohen (Fox) R You’re daydreaming about im- thing comes to a standstill. Just PISCES (February 19 to 9. The Departed Jack Nicholson (Warner) R possible things. That’s not nec- ride this out as it soon passes. March 20) A project presented 10. The Holiday Jack Black (Columbia) PG-13 essarily a bad thing. However, SCORPIO (October 23 to to you this week isn’t the cinch TOP DVD SALES while you’re imagining how to November 21) You’re the cen- you perceive it to be. Study this 1. The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith (Sony) Rated: PG-13 spend those lottery winnings, it ter of attention this week. Feel carefully before plunging in. 2. Happy Feet featuring the voice of Robin Williams (Warner) PG might be wise to stay grounded free to enjoy this moment in Over the weekend, some family 3. Charlotte’s Web Dakota Fanning (Paramount) G in reality. the spotlight. However, make time is fun and relaxing. 4. Blood Diamond Leonardo DiCaprio (Warner) R CANCER (June 21 to July 22) sure you maintain some sensi- CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS: 5. Borat Sacha Baron Cohen (Fox) R You know the expression about tivity for others’ feelings at the Kirsten Dunst, April 30; Tim 6. Casino Royale Daniel Craig (Sony) PG-13 “the best-laid plans.” Well, this same time. McGraw, May 1; Christine Ba- 7. Eragon Edward Speeleers (Fox) PG week proves that old saw. De- SAGITTARIUS (November ranski, May 2; Frankie Valli, 8. The Holiday Cameron Diaz (Columbia) PG-13 spite meticulous planning, 22 to December 21) You’re go- May 3; Randy Travis, May 9. The Departed Jack Nicholson (Warner) R you’re thrown a curve, so be ing to have to put a lid on your 4; Lance Henriksen, May 5; 10. Rocky Balboa Sylvester Stallone (MGM) PG flexible. temper this week. It seems ev- George Clooney, May 6. 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Financial focus
“Pros” and “Cons” of Investment Clubs By Edward Jones Investments swer for everyone, of course. You can learn about invest- lot of knowledge in a pleasant $50 a month from its members, But if you do join an investment ments in countless books, mag- environment. And some clubs some clubs ask for $100, and Investment clubs are quite club, you will find that there are azines and web sites — but you even invite guest speakers who some may ask for even more. popular these days. In fact, even both “pros” and “cons” involved. may enjoy the learning process are experts at a particular as- Find out what the required if you aren’t in a club yourself, Let’s take a quick look at a few more by joining an investment pect of investing. amount is for the club you’re the chances are pretty good of these. club. After all, most of us are considering. And ask other that you know someone who “social creatures” by nature, so • Clubs provide an affordable questions, too: Can you skip a is. Should you consider joining The “pros” we like being with other people. way to invest. There’s no “stan- month’s contribution and still such a club? By discussing investments as dard” contribution for invest- stay in good standing? Can you There’s no one “right” an- • Investment clubs can be fun. part of a group, you can gain a ment clubs. Some clubs ask for contribute more or less than Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 33
Financial focus
the designated amount? time, not buying and selling at a your important financial goals, higher level of risk in exchange type of guidance from a quali- frantic pace. And the most suc- you have to consider the en- for potentially greater returns. fied, experienced financial ad- • Membership encourages in- cessful investors are the ones tire spectrum of investments. On the other hand, another visor. vestment discipline. Many who hold quality investments Consequently, you cannot rely club may be more conservative Your membership in an in- people lack discipline when for many years. on your investment club exclu- in nature. It’s essential that you vestment club can be enjoy- investing. If, for example, they sively for your investment solu- choose a club with which you’re able and educational. So, if you own a stock that is temporarily The “cons” tions. comfortable. But even when decide to join a club, make the down, they may quickly sell it, you find a club whose approach most of it — but keep its ben- even though the company still • Clubs are limited in scope. • Recommendations are not to investing is compatible with efits in perspective. has good prospects. But invest- Even the most active club can personalized. Make sure that yours, keep in mind that group ment clubs, by their very na- only look at a tiny fraction of you’re comfortable with a club’s decisions can never take the - EJ$ ture, tend to have a long-term the many investment oppor- investment philosophy and its place of recommendations tai- focus. Members are interested tunities available. To build a risk tolerance. For example, one lored to your individual needs in following investments over portfolio that can help meet all club might be willing to accept a — and you can only get that Page 34 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007 COMING SOON: The Biggest Karaoke Contest in the history of the Shenandoah Valley The Join us Union Hall for the area’s best Lounge KARAOKE SHOW Beside Victoria’s Restaurant Sun - Wed 231 Chester Street Front Royal, VA nights! Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 35
Today’s recipe, Greek Beef Salad, will give you a great jumping off point to create your own recipes. Good eating
Creative cook Springtime eats! As we remove the T-Bone and top round. with strips of “leftover” layers of warm protec- Beef also provides es- steak or lean deli roast tive garments, we often sential nutrients includ- beef and drizzle with a lighten up our appetites ing zinc, iron, protein, favorite prepared salad as well. Beef main dish niacin and vitamins B6 dressing. Delicious, salads are a crisp and and B12. satisfying and fast! refreshing way to add Be inventive! Exact Today’s recipe, Greek a variety of naturally recipes aren’t a require- Beef Salad, will give nutrient-rich foods to ment for culinary cre- you a great jumping meals at home. ativity! A beef salad can off point to create your Lean beef choices are be as easy as starting own recipes. Also, perfect for salads. There with packaged ready- while the recipe calls are 19 cuts that meet to-eat salad greens, for broiling the steak, government guidelines tossing with fresh cut- you can certainly grill for lean, such as these up veggies, toasted it on your barbecue. It favorite steaks: top loin, nuts, dried fruits and works just as well. top sirloin, tenderloin, grated cheeses. Top Greek Beef Salad Reach thousands 1 pound beef 2 teaspoons top round dried oregano of Warren County steak, cut 1 1/2 teaspoon inch thick each salt residents 6 cups torn and pepper romaine lettuce of all ages 1 medium Whisk marinade ingredients in small cucumber, bowl. Place beef steak and 1/2 of mari- by advertising thinly sliced nade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to 1/2 small red coat. Close bag securely and marinate in onion, cut in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as into thin overnight, turning occasionally. Reserve Warren County’s wedges remaining marinade. Remove steak; 2 tablespoons discard marinade. Place steak on rack most-read crumbled in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 feta cheese inches from heat. Broil 17 to 18 minutes newspaper. 8 Greek or for medium rare doneness, turning once. ripe olives Remove; let stand 10 minutes. Carve (optional) into thin slices. Combine beef, lettuce, 2 pita breads, cucumber and onion in large bowl. Call (540) 636-1014 toasted, cut Add reserved marinade; toss. Sprinkle into wedges with cheese and olives. Serve with pita [email protected] Marinade: wedges. 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice Makes 4 servings. 1/3 cup olive oil (c) 2007 DBR Media, Inc. Page 36 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Some fun things that make you think. The solutions to the puzzles are on page 39. NO Diversions PEEKING!!!
You don’t say! History
• A bird sees everything at once hanged. The king’s messenger On May 6, 1626, Peter Minuit the Works Progress Adminis- captured the man believed to in total focus. Whereas the hu- arrived a few seconds later with bought Manhattan for the tration (WPA) was instituted be the third-ranking leader in man eye is globular and must a reprieve. The hangman ran up Dutch West India Co., from the ... May 6, 1937, the Hinden- the al-Qaeda terrorist network, adjust to varying distances, the the stairs and cut the rope with Man-a-hat-a Indians for goods burg exploded while landing in Abu Faraj al-Libbi, thought to bird’s eye is flat and can take in a sword. The victim’s face had valued at $24; he named the is- Lakehurst, N.J. ... May 6, 1942, have played a leading role in land New Amsterdam ... May everything at once in a single already turned blue, but she American troops took Corregi- two attempts to assassinate 2, 1776, France and Spain each dor ... April 30, 1948, the Or- Pres. Pervez Musharraf. glance. survived. agreed to provide arms to the ganization of American states • Vellum, a fine-quality writing • The first dry cleaning was American colonists rebelling was founded ...May 5, 1961, (c) DBR Media parchment, is prepared from done in 1849 by Monsieur against England ... May 4, 1886, Commander Alan Shepard animal skin: lambs, kids, and Jolly-Bellin of France, who dis- rioting broke out in the Hay- was rocketed from Cape Ca- very young calves. Coarser, covered the process by mistake market section of Chicago, fol- naveral, Fla., 116.5 miles above Movies tougher types are made from when he upset a lamp over a lowing bitter labor battles for an the earth in a Mercury capsule, 1. Blades of Glory starring Will the skins of male goats and newly-laundered table cloth eight-hour workday; seven po- the first U.S.-crewed suborbital Ferrell Rated: PG-13 older calves. Vellum replaced and found that the part that licemen and four workers died space flight ... May 1, 1966, U.S. 2. Perfect Stranger Halle Berry ... May 5, 1891, New York City’s papyrus and was superseded by was covered with alcohol from forces began firing into Cam- R paper. the lamp was cleaner than the Carnegie Hall opened ... April bodia ... April 30, 1970, U.S. 30, 1894, Jacob S. Coxey led an 3. Disturbia David Morse PG • Michelangelo’s cook was illit- rest. and South Vietnamese forces army of unemployed men from crossed Cambodian borders 4. Meet the Robinsons featuring erate, so he drew her a shopping • By the time tea was intro- the Midwest, reaching Wash- to get at enemy bases ... May 4, the voice of Angela Bassett G list which today is priceless. duced in Europe, it had already ington, D.C., on this date; he 1970, four students were killed 5. The Reaping Hilary Swank R • On August 16, 1264, at pre- drunk in China for nearly 4,600 was arrested for trespassing on at Kent State University in Ohio 6. Are We Done Yet? Ice Cube cisely nine o’clock in the morn- years. Capitol grounds the following by National Guardsmen dur- PG ing, Inetta de Balsham was (c) DBR Media day, and his army was disband- ing a protest against the war 7. Grindhouse Rose McGowan ed ... May 7, 1916, in Vietnam ... May 4, 1989, for- R the British ship Lu- mer National Security Council 8. Wild Hogs John Travolta PG- sitania was sunk by staff member Oliver North was 13 a German subma- convicted on charges related 9. 300 Gerard Butler R rine; 128American to Iran-Contra; the conviction passengers were was later thrown out on appeal 10. Firehouse Dog Josh Hutch- lost ... May 6, 1936, ... May 2, 2005, Pakistani forces erson PG Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 37
This issue’s crossword puzzle theme is “Word for Word.” The solutions to the crossword and the Sudoku puzzle are on page 39. NO PEEKING!!! Puzzles
envelope 53 Insincere 4 Bland 55 Celiac __; digestive 5 British king from ailment 1714 to 1727 58 Long periods 6 Levels: var. 59 Feel malicious 7 Reps. self-satisfaction 8 Ponce de Leon’s 60 Caribbean island discovery: abbr. 61 Lopsided 9 Less rosy 62 Fragment 10 Senses of self-esteem 63 Lock 11 Tricycle rider 64 “Waiting for Lefty” 12 Vice __ playwright 13 F or D or R, for the 65 Writer/activist Wiesel 32nd Pres. 66 702, to Nero 14 Bone: pref. 67 Refrigerator name 15 Sly glance 68 Gem 18 Naval officer 70 Rushing 19 Small pieces of land 71 Sanctify 20 Names in lights 72 On a horse 22 Snow vehicles 78 Narrow way 23 Challenged 79 Less plump 27 One with no pedigree 80 Sign up 29 Old TV features 81 With 75 Across, 30 Was sore NOW cause 31 Early 3rd-century year 82 Tell 32 Squeals like a sow 83 Wicked one 33 Say 85 Speedy 35 Great distress 88 Runs 36 __ the bill; pays 89 Refuge 37 Signal flare 90 Start of a child’s rhyme 38 Dryer and others 91 Accessory 40 Connect verbally 92 Cousin of 94 Across 41 Actor Jack __ 93 Very excited 42 “See if __!” 94 Give up 43 Set in place 95 Car feature 47 Irving Berlin hit 96 Suffix for wind or sand 49 Toss 97 Oriental nurse 50 __ Bara 98 Establishes 51 Rose-colored dye 100 Fortune ACROSS 45 In poor health 85 Jack in Germany 52 Old 101 Harvest deity 1 Barge 46 College in Iowa 86 Old Testament man 5 Steffi of tennis 47 Club member 87 Rooftop item SUDOKU 9 Hamster or hound 48 Eisenhower and Turner 88 Juice alternative Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills. 12 Stringed instrument 49 Antonyms 89 Damages · The object of the game: fill out all the blank squares with the correct numbers. 16 “__ boy!” 54 Leb.’s neighbor 90 Late Bombeck · Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. 17 Bird of prey 55 Slender 91 Not dense · Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. 19 Dramatic villain 56 White-haired 94 Means of transportation · Each 3 by 3 subsection of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9. 20 One of five (or six, 57 Goes up 95 Dancing Salome’s mom for some) 58 Neat as __ 99 Dialect 21 Anagrams 59 Beau __ 100 Palindromes 24 Commonplace 60 Dismounted 102 Like a chimney 25 3rd set of teeth 61 Rearward 103 Baltic feeder 26 Realtor’s delights 64 Nostalgic melody 104 Sail extension 27 Dog owner 65 Celtic language 105 Future atty.’s exam 28 Items easily broken 66 Small amount 106 Unsightly ones 29 More dreadful 69 Rhymes 107 2.69 + 7.31 30 Halo 72 Top 108 Dagger 31 Deep gulch 73 Castle, for one 109 Endings for some 34 “By the Time __ to 74 Stadium shout ordinal numbers Phoenix” 75 See 81 Down 35 Biblical book 76 Skin mark 36 Terrible report card 77 Not so much DOWN 39 Homonyms 78 Synonyms 1 Like Yul 43 Dispense a beverage 84 Cowboys’ goals, 2 American Indian 44 Money market rates: abbr. for short 3 Abbr. on a business Page 38 • Warren County Report • Early May, 2007
Books, movies and travel
Flicks Book lover’s review medicine. Suddenly, Glover, a A NASCAR Holiday: Kimberly Raye, Roxanne St. Claire, Debra Webb government operative, shows ByShooter Sarah Linwood up uninvited at Wahlberg’s By Joy Michael “Tis the Silly Season” - Lisa proposition. She and her chil- mountain retreat. Something’s Mahoney is a single mother of dren are to move into his house The intrigues that by nature happening, Glover says, that This is a new series by Harle- two children. Clay Slater, the just for a week to prove to this all governments generate have, only Wahlberg can solve. The quin and seems to be a big hit new sponsor that he is a re- arguably, reached a new high president’s in danger, and to as- with the women. sponsible person. This is a cute since 9/11. The world changed sure his safety, he needs the for- “Ladies, Start Your Engines” story and the kids really make just after 9 a.m. that day, tragi- mer sniper’s help to secure the - This book contains three dif- the story work out. The spon- cally in a way that will forever territory. Though initially skep- ferent stories. In the first story, sor, needless to say, is very im- negatively impact the globe. tical, Glover knows his mark. Savannah Calloway wants to pressed with the “family.” Because of this, “Shooter,” star- Once a man has patriotism in prove to everyone she knows “Unbreakable” - In this story, ring Mark Wahlberg, doesn’t his blood, it can’t be removed. almost everything about en- Dr. Maxine Gray agrees to do fall entirely outside possibility’s To save the president, Wahl- gines. She works for her father a story about race car drivers. realm. A thriller from the open- berg assents. Here moviegoers at their race car headquarters. Driver Rush Jackson is the per- ing scene to the final curtain, should note the strong bond Her father puts her younger son she chooses to interview. it’s an action flick you shouldn’t between Wahlberg and his dog. brother as next year’s head Maxine follows Rush around miss! Later, it’ll become meaningful. racer, and Savannah is really every day to see how the drivers Based on the book, “Point of Wahlberg, like many former hurt. She quits and goes to the keep themselves in shape. He Impact” by Stephen Hunter, military men, is a walking en- competition, telling the racer, starts out at 5:00 in the morn- “Shooter” was screen-adapt- cyclopedia of weapons, ambush Mackenzie Briggs, that she is ing by running and going to the ed by Jonathan Lemkin. This points and probabilities. He going to help him make his car gym. Maxine is very impressed genre’s no stranger to Lemkin, the fastest. Her father finds out because it’s like training for the who also gets screen credit eventually and is upset. Will Sa- Olympics. As time goes on, her for “Lethal Weapon 4.” Danny vannah prove to her dad she is respect grows, and romance Glover, a villain in “Shooter,” is a very capable mechanic after NASCAR Busch Series race deepens. a also a “Lethal Weapon” veter- all? car driver, comes to her with a (c) 2007 DBR Media, Inc. an, and director Antoine Fuqua (“Tears of the Sun,” “Train- ing Day”) help give this con- On the road again spiracy flick credentials in the non-stop, “chase-movie” genre. America’s Hometown Artrain USA to their town often and offers mainstream America Fuqua seems to have a natural serves as a catalyst for exciting, the opportunity to look at and instinct for who should com- Art Museum valuable and long-term collab- consider different insights into mand the screen and when. Just orations between schools, busi- contemporary society. as importantly, he knows when By Glenn Arnette, III nesses, local governments and I was thrilled to find the train a part should be underplayed. arts organizations. on location in Palatka, Florida. Observe how Michael Pena Have you ever heard of the Ar- Artrain USA owns five reno- To my surprise, not know- (“World Trade Center,” TV’s train? It is also known as Amer- vated 1940s passenger cars. ing about this art train, I was “The Shield”) seldom seems to ica’s Hometown Art Museum, misses one: that he’s being set Three of these contain Artrain impressed and pleased. It was be at the center of the action and it really travels by train all despite a large role. This is the up to take the fall not for shoot- USA’s galleries; one is the Art- world class art at its best! Thank over the United States and Eu- essence of directing - knowing ing the president but a visiting ist’s Studio and gift shop car. you, Artrain USA, for being a rope. To prove its value, it was whom to spotlight and when to dignitary. Shot, in pain, he still The fifth will soon replace -Ar real part of America. voted the National Award for focus attention elsewhere - and manages to escape and quickly train USA’s caboose. Until next time, visit our realizes revenge rather than Museum Service in 2006. This it’s a skill Fuqua’s mastered. This year (2007) onboard, national website at www. justice is all that lies in a dis- award is the highest award giv- The story begins with Wahl- you will find a contemporary travelstorymagazine,com or berg, a sniper, on a covert mis- mal future. Desperate, he then en to museums in the country. Native American Art Collec- e-mail me with your travel sion in the Horn of Africa. As seeks out ... but wait, further It was presented by Mrs. Laura tion. It will be addressing the thoughts to VGArnette3@aol. oftimes happens during high- detail would spoil the show! Bush in 2006 to Artrain USA. modern indigenous cultures. com. risk assignments, things go “Shooter’s” sweeping panora- Housed in vintage rail cars, the It displays 71 contemporary awry, the death of his partner mas are best seen on the silver mission is to enrich lives and screen. It’s rated “R” and takes artworks by 54 Native Ameri- (c) 2007 DBR Media, Inc. and a whirlwind of destruc- build communities through the tion following quickly on its 120 worthwhile minutes to can artists. The artwork depicts arts. heels. The scene quickly shifts view. As usual, watch the trailer individual creativity as well as Founded in 1971, Artrain to Wyoming, where Wahlberg at www.shootermovie.com/ continuity with the cultural USA encourages the develop- has sequestered himself from intl/es/. It’s non-stop action, past of Native America. The and both conspiracy theorists ment of local cultural programs the world and life. Horror and exhibition explores the ways and military buffs will love it! and organizations across the death have stolen his drive, Native American artists are solitude and nature’s beauty [email protected] nation. Numerous communi- influenced by popular culture being his chosen restorative (c) 2007 DBR Media, Inc. ties have found that bringing Early May, 2007 • Warren County Report • Page 39
More time-wasters from your friends at Warren County Report. Don’t worry, we won’t tell your boss! More diversions
Quotes “The major obstacle to a religious renewal is the intellectual classes, who are highly influential and tend to view religion as primitive superstition. They believe that science has left atheism as the only respectable intellectual stance.” - Robert Bork
“If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place.” - Margaret Mead
“To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival.” - Wendell Berry
“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” - Gloria Steinem
“ Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
“I really think that’s the key, part of the spiritual renewal that America needs to have, the notion that we really can have confidence in a better tomorrow.” - Carol Moseley Braun
“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challeng- es, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self confident and more and more successful.” - Mark Victor Hansen
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
Trivia Time 1. How many times a year do adult cats shed their coats? 2. What is the only mammal that can fly? 3. What was the first and only X-rated film to win the Oscar for Best Picture? 4. Who was the only bachelor president? 5. What is the official dinosaur of Texas? 6. How many times has Susan Lucci’s character, Erica Kane, been married on “All My Children?” 7. What is the longest-running cartoon series? 8. What is the oldest written material in the Library of Congress? 9. What is celebrated on April 22nd? 10. Who sent the first e-mail and when? Trivia Time Answers 1. Three - spring, summer, autumn; 2. The bat; 3. “Midnight Cowboy” in 1969; 4. James Buchanan; 5. The Pleurocoelus; 6. 10; 7. “Popeye;” 8. A cuneiform tablet dat- ing from 2,040 BC; 9. National Jelly Bean Day; 10. Ray Tomlinson in 1972, who also was the first to use the @ sign to separate the name of the user from the name of the computer
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What’s the verdict on the new Jeep? If you’ve a need for a heavy-duty off-road- Cars and trucks er, you can hardly do better than the new Wrangler!
instrument panel offers a full Thunder road set of gauges, nook and cranny storage is abundant, and the glovebox locks. Air condition- ing, cruise control, a compass, ‘07 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon power points and cupholders are standard too. By Zane Binder Wrangler’s truck-based, its Safety has been given high traditional body on frame con- priority. Front air bags, Vehicle When Julius Caesar quar- struction designed for maxi- Stability and Traction Control, reled with his bosses in Rome mum rigidity. Inside, the front antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, 2,000 years ago, he defied them cloth buckets recline, and the Electronic Roll Mitigation and by leading his army across the driver’s side adjusts for height. a fully padded Sport Bar are Rubicon River. There was no In back, the bench is just for standard. DBR Media turning back, hence the phrase, kids. The spare is full-sized and Underhood is a 3.8 liter V6 “crossing the Rubicon.” Now mounts on the rear door. Un- shifted flawlessly. Towing ca- long trips. Handling is surpris- producing 205 HP. Low-end DaimlerChrysler has applied derneath the vehicle are skid pacity is 2,000 pounds. ingly good for a vehicle with torque is abundant, and even at the famous river’s name to its plates that protect the engine, As you’d expect from a Jeep, 32” wheels. The 4-wheel inde- highway speeds, it’s a vast im- latest Jeep Wrangler, signify- fuel tank and transfer case. the Hi/Lo transfer case was pendent suspension does its provement over the previous ing it’s tough enough to take on The new Jeep’s relative- built for heavy duty use. The job well, and the 35 foot turning generation. The Jeep’s 0-60 time North America’s most rugged ly plush, as it should be for differentials lock and the 4.10 circle is stellar. was observed at 9.7 seconds; off-road trails. The all-new-for- $27,300 base. A tilt steering gear ratio complements its 10.2 What’s the verdict on the fuel efficiency on unleaded reg- ’07 Wrangler is slightly larger, column connected to a power- inches of ground clearance. new Jeep? If you’ve a need for a ular was 14 city and 17 highway boasts more horsepower, fea- equipped variable ratio gearbox Turning to ride, you’ll find it heavy-duty off-roader, you can (EPA 16/19). The 4,104-pound tures a stiffer frame and in- shows much thought was put much improved over the previ- hardly do better than the new tester utilized a 4-speed auto- creased ground clearance. into both the driving position ous model. Though still not for Wrangler! matic transmission, $825, that Outside, it’s apparent the and vehicle control. The analog the family, it’s tolerable even on [email protected]
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