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are being held without bond at Seventeen candidates have ap- Human Resources with any ques- Virginia Tech. Landowners who the Warren County Jail. plied and are in the initial pool of tions. have been through the process of Interim Chief Richard Furr applicants; four from within the conserving their properties will commended the work of the state of Virginia. We have con- Landowners Invited to Free also speak about their experienc- investigators and the officers ducted extensive research with “Family Lands and Finances” es. involved in this matter. “This other communities to develop Seminar The Conserving Family Lands incident became a high priority our process and have also sought and Finances Seminar will be because of the use of a weapon. out the expertise of retired law Valley Conservation Council held Sunday, March 22 from 2pm Our officers worked around enforcement personnel. (VCC) is hosting a free seminar to 5pm at Lord Fairfax Commu- the clock to make these arrests The qualities that will separate on ways to conserve family land nity College Middletown Cam- Dwayne Cameron, 18, of and to bring this matter to a candidates into the final selec- keeping it intact and produc- pus, Room 315 in the Paul Wolk Front Royal was among conclusion.” tion process will be an individual tive for the future. John Eckman, Library Wing. those charged with Anyone with additional who is well seasoned in law en- VCC’s Executive Director, will For more information, please conspiracy to commit information is requested to forcement, with a large town or discuss conservation easements, contact Valley Conservation armed robbery. Myspace contact Detective Nicewarner small city experience. The candi- agricultural and forestal districts, Council toll free at 1-877-216- photo. with the Criminal Investigations date that surpasses all others will and other voluntary options to 1782 or info@valleyconservation. Division at 540-636-2208. have the ability to lead the Town conserve land. Financial incen- org 7 arrested in 7-Eleven holdup of Front Royal Police Depart- tives and tax planning issues will Status of selection process for ment during our current and fu- be addressed by Jesse Richardson, Early Sunday morning, Front chief of police ture economic times and will live an attorney and professor from See News, 4 Royal Police arrested five juvenile within our community, providing males ranging in age from 14 to 17 Julie A. Bush, Director of Hu- an atmosphere of public safety Open House – Sun. Mar 29th from 1pm - 4pm years old and two adult males in man Resources released an up- that is dedicated to the citizens of 303 Whispering Pines Lane, Bentonville, VA 22610 connection to the armed robbery date today regarding the selec- Front Royal. which occurred at a 7-Eleven tion process for the Chief of Upon completion of the screen- MLS# WR6990921 store early Thursday morning. Police. We extended our original ing process two or three top can- On Thursday at approximately closing date to February 23, 2009 didates will be forwarded to enter 2:35 am, two individuals entered to ensure a larger pool of candi- the final phase. We hope to com- the 7-Eleven located at 711 South dates from which to select our plete the process and announce Royal Avenue (intersection with next Chief of Police. We are cur- the new Chief of Police by the end Criser Road). One of the suspects rently in the process of reviewing of March or first of April. Please was armed with a handgun and applications and resumes. contact Julie A. Bush, Director of Open House – Sun. Mar 29th from 1pm - 4pm demanded money from the cashier. An undisclosed amount This adorable new house built by Buracker Construction LLC in scenic Ben- of cash was turned over to the Mountain Brook Estates tonville, VA is close to Shenandoah National Park (1 ½ miles) and about 2 Have you been looking for that special piece of land to build your full time, suspects and they fled from the miles from the Shenandoah River. Located on a 5.3 acre wooded lot, it sits at weekend or vacation home? If so, Mountain Brook Estates may be just store on foot. the end of a cul-de-sac in a private setting. Enjoy the quiet serenity of country what you’re looking for. On Saturday afternoon, living! It is about 12 miles south of Front Royal, VA. Detective Nicewarner March is a great time to look at land as the leaves are not yet on the trees interviewed a male juvenile House Specifications: $249,900 (reduced from $279,900) and you can see what your view would be like once you clear for your house connected to the investigation. 1040 square feet of finished living space 40’ x 26’ site. We would be happy to give you a personal tour of the property! During the interview, the Full unfinished walk-out basement w/French doors, one window (another subject subsequently admitted to 1040 sq. feet) his involvement in the robbery. OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, March 28: 1pm - 4pm Rough-in plumbing for future bath in basement Further intensive investigation 2” x 4” framing continued through the night Gray Vinyl Siding, Green Shutters, Black Shingles which led to the identifications of Energy Star Rated, Double Hung Windows and Doors several other suspects involved. Kitchen Features: In the early hours of Sunday Birch Cabinets- Clove Finish w/Licorice Glaze morning, police responded to a Laminate Counters w/Eating Bar residence on Acton Street. During Energy Star Black Kenmore Appliances contact with the individuals there, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths three of the juveniles and the two Hardwood in Living Room & Hall, Carpet in Bedrooms, Vinyl in Kitchen and adults were taken into custody. Baths The last remaining juvenile was Rear Deck 12’ x 16’, Front Porch 40’ x 6’ taken into custody shortly after. 3 Bedroom Conventional Septic Field and Private Well The juveniles were charged HVAC – Carrier 13 Seer electric heat pump/w AC with armed robbery, conspiracy Located in scenic Bentonville, VA this new mountain community of 10 lots (7 lots left Christi Boies, Weichert Realtors to commit armed robbery, for sale) ranging from 5 to 11 acres has something for everyone. Lot 2 has views and 824 John Marshall Hwy abduction and grand larceny. a pond and several lots have a stream going through them. High speed DSL Internet will be available! For additional information, call Buracker Construction LLC, 540-636- Front Royal, Virginia 22630 All juveniles where detained at 1879 or visit our website @ mountainbrookestates.net. Prices start at 129,999 up to Cell: (540)- 671-6494 the Northwest Regional Juvenile 229,999. Directions from Front Royal: Take Rt. 340 South 9 miles to Bentonville. Turn Office: (540)- 635-8000 Detention Center pending a left on Bentonville-Browntown Road. Go 1 mile and turn left on Lockhart Lane. At the [email protected] hearing on Monday afternoon. end of Lockhart Lane, turn right. Subdivision begins at sign. Lots are marked. For Aaron Cameron, 19, of Front more information or to schedule an ATV tour please call Buracker Construction LLC Directions from Bentonville: Take Rt. 340 South and turn left on Bentonville- Royal and Dwayne Cameron, 18, 540-636-1879 or via e-mail at [email protected] Browntown Road. Go about 7/10 mile and turn right on Thompson Hollow of Front Royal where charged Looking for a builder? Call Buracker Construction LLC Road. Go about a ½ mile and turn left on Whispering Pines Lane. Follow with conspiracy to commit armed 540-636-1879 or visit buracker-construction.com Whispering Pines Lane to the end. House is at the very end of the road. robbery. Both of the Cameron’s Late March, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page
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Interim Chief Richard Furr an- last eight years), Kiwanis Fair In presenting Terry with its Ki- nounced that Front Royal police Grounds Bingo (the last 4 years) wanian of the Year Award, the 122 W 14th Street, Box 20 arrested a male subject early and Kiwanis Pancake Day (previ- Board and the membership of Front Royal, VA 22630 Monday morning in reference to ous 8 years). In addition, he has the Front Royal Club considered (540) 636-1014 a breaking and entering of a Main Terry Leckie and Tom organized the effort for Salvation that, in serving our community, (540) 636-1042 fax Street business. Ganse Army bell ringing (normally, Ki- no other Kiwanian had demon- Police responded to a telephone wanis is the leading service club strated the dedication, constan- Press releases should be emailed to: call at 5:04 AM advising that a Terry Leckie Named Kiwanian fund raiser), regularly takes pic- cy, and abilities of Terry Leckie. subject had broken out a window of the Year tures of our club activities and These words were echoed by Tom [email protected] at the Main Street Pawn, located meetings, conducts the weekly Ganse, District Governor who at 304 East Main Street, and was 50/50 raffle, and collects at the presented Terry the 2009 award Published in a secret location in the If you’ve been to the Kiwanis greater metropolitan area of Limeton. trying to climb into the window. Annual Pancake Day held the first door for special Kiwanis func- for District 19. This is a repeat The business owner, Ralph Waller, Saturday in December, you’ve no tions. He is to be found at all performance for the Front Royal Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: confronted the subject, who then doubt seen Terry Leckie running Daniel P. McDermott fled on foot. Police Corporal S. W. around checking everyone’s as- [email protected] Mauck located the subject in the signment and filling in where Peyton Street area and was able needed. That’s a good example Managing Editor and Reporter: to take the subject into custody of Terry as a Kiwanian. He has Roger Bianchini without incident. A red sweater been a member of the Front Roy- (540) 635-4835 [email protected] worn by the subject was found al Club for over 12 years. He has in an alleyway, where the subject served the club as past-Presdient, Reporters: had discarded it, by Sergeant J. B. and has been Treasurer of the Greg Johnson Courtney. club for the past six years. [email protected] The subject was identified as2 5 In this capacity, he has done a Didn’t finishH igh School? year old Shyquon Prentice John- superb job of managing accounts, Lorie Showalter son of 30 West 13th Street, Front keeping the Club on its budget You need your GED! [email protected] Royal. Johnson was charged with and helping each year’s new team breaking and entering and was of officers to formulate a new Want to get it FREE? Advertising Sales Manager: held without bond at the War- Leanne Bryant budget. (540) 305-6347 ren County Jail. He is scheduled FREE GED Practice Tests & Classes It was, in fact, at Terry’s sug- [email protected] to appear in the Warren County gestion that the Kiwanis Club Blue Ridge Technical Center & Samuels Library General District Court on March of Front Royal sponsored the Advertising Sales Representative: 31, 2009 at 10 AM to answer to Winchester Kiwanis Club of Old (540) 667-9744 or (800) 435-5945 Alison Duvall the charge. Town. 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Club- last year’s winner was Mi- All monies donated is tax deduct- rate reporting of Lyme incidents and research, it would heighten districts have been unwilling to chael Laing. ible. across the country, the develop- education and awareness efforts donate excess food, primarily due Front Royal Kiwanis Club is a ment of more sensitive testing to ensure those at risk of being to administrative resistance and a service organization that meets to diagnose Lyme, and improved infected know how to protect misperception that federal regu- weekly at Mom’s Restaurant at clinical outcomes research to de- themselves and their families.” lation doesn’t allow it, Wolf said. 6PM. Interested prospective termine the effectiveness of dif- “The purpose of this legislation members should come visit the ferent Lyme treatments. Wolf introduces bill to allow is simple: to keep excess school club to find out how we serve the The bill also establishes a schools to donate unused food food out of the garbage and get it children of our community. Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory to food banks into our food banks,” Wolf said in Committee within the U.S. De- a statement introducing the leg- Student Ambassador needs partment of Health and Human Capping four press conferences islation. help Services. This panel would en- across the 10th District over the “Our nation’s food banks and sure coordination and commu- last weeks to help raise awareness food pantries are struggling to Taylor DeNeal a sophomore at nication among federal agencies, about increased demand at lo- keep up with demand,” Wolf said. Skyline High School has been medical professionals and pa- cal food banks, Rep. Frank Wolf “On average, client visits are up chosen as a People to People stu- tients. introduced legislation to allow more than 30 percent over the dent Ambassador to represent The lead sponsor of the bill is schools to give unused food to past year. Families in northern the United States, June 2009. A Lyme disease measure Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). There food banks under the Bill Emer- Virginia and all around the na- portion of my monies have to be introduced are two additional original co- son Good Samaritan Act, which tion are going hungry. Our food raised with a deposit due imme- sponsors: Rep. Bart Stupak protects donors who donate in banks and food pantries are their diately. I am soliciting your sup- Rep. Frank Wolf has announced (D-MI) and Rep. Tim Holden good faith from all liability. last resort. This bill will cut port for monetary contributions that he is an original cosponsor (D-PA). Last month, the four The bill is aimed at clarifying – through the red tape and ensure which would be greatly appreci- of legislation to expand efforts announced the creation of the once and for all – that schools are that excess school food goes to- ated to help me in supporting my for the prevention, education, bipartisan Lyme Disease Caucus covered under the Good Samari- ward feeding the hungry, not fill- trip for world peace. treatment and research of Lyme in the House of Representatives. tan Act and allow each school to ing a dumpster.” disease. The caucus will be dedicated to authorize an employee who has Donations can be sent to: Lyme and other tick-borne advancing initiatives that affect the discretion to release extra Wilderness Summer Camps People to People diseases are on the rise across the estimated 275,000 Americans food to local food banks. Taylor DeNeal, United Bank the country, according to health who develop Lyme disease each Congress in 1993 passed the Bill 300 Warren Avenue officials. If not diagnosed and year. Emerson Good Samaritan Act, The Northern Virginia 4-H Cen- Front Royal, Va 22630 treated early, the disease can lead While Lyme accounts for 90 which protects donors who give ter is accepting “early-bird” re- HELP WANTED to chronic illness and affect every percent of tick-borne diseases to food banks in good faith from duced-fee registration until April system in the body. Symptoms in the U.S., the same tick spe- all liability. This law has helped 30th for its WILDERNESS AD- Computer Technician needed in include a bull’s-eye rash, fever cies spreads other diseases, such encourage many businesses and VENTURE CAMPS. These trips Front Royal. Professionalism, cus- and fatigue. as anaplasmosis and babesiosis. civic organizations to donate are designed for the camper who tumer service & management skills Last August, more than 300 Other tick species spread dis- more and to build connections wants to experience nature at a must! Submit resume to: people attended a forum on Lyme eases, such as Rocky Mountain with food agencies. its best. Qualified, experiences [email protected] that Wolf sponsored in Loudoun spotted fever and southern tick- Unfortunately, many school leaders will take participants hik- County. Local health department associated illness. More than 30 affiliate organizations of the officials and doctors addressed all Plan your vacations for the rest of your life! Landry Decorators aspects of the disease and how to Lyme Disease Association Inc., Clubhouse check for and protect yourself headquartered in Jackson, N.J., in rental available 30 years experience from ticks. 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To advertise in Warren County Report: The news Contact Leanne at [email protected] • 540-305-6347 or Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 ing, caving, whitewater rafting, nation control through high-end Staff of the EDA welcome Mar For Theme Arrangement, this summer in Boswell, PA. rock climbing, mountain biking, filters and disinfectant products.” Cor to Warren County,” said Jen- “Longtime Companions” , Joan Zach is the son of William and and canoeing throughout Vir- Mar Cor Purification was es- nifer R. McDonald, Executive Di- Brubaker captured the Blue and Yong French of Front Royal. Max ginia and West Virginia. All ba- tablished in 2005, but its core rector of the Front Royal-Warren Lorraine Hultquist, the Red. In is the son of Barbara Ramundo sic equipment is provided. Trips business and recently acquired County Economic Development the General Arrangement Class, of Bethesda, MD, and Keith Ra- run from mid-June through mid- companies have actually been in Authority. “We are pleased they Lorraine Hultquist, Blue. mundo of Huntington Woods, August for youth aged 9-18. For operation since the early 1970’s. have found Warren County to be For Horticulture, Ann Mitchell MI. more information, including the As a result, the company is well-located for their operations. was awarded the Blue. It is extremely difficult for Air registration form, please visit our uniquely positioned to offer the Our announcement today serves There WILL be judging at the Force JROTC members to be ac- website at: http://www.nova4h. marketplace hollow fiber mem- to not only introduce Mar Cor to April meeting. Arrangement en- cepted. In fact, only the top ½% of ext.vt.edu. 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When vices, and proven sterilant prod- light potential business-to-busi- R-MA speech & debate coach making the selections, the board Mar Cor Purification takes ucts. ness networking opportunities. get NFL accrediation considered student accomplish- space at LeHew Building at In addition to service centers in “We are equally pleased that ments in academics and leader- Kelley Industrial Park 19 cities, Mar Cor has 6 ion ex- one of our long-term property B.A. Gregg, speech and debate ship, the cadet’s written response change resin regeneration plants owners at Kelley Industrial Park, coach at Randolph-Macon Acad- to questions, and the senior aero- The Front Royal-Warren Coun- located in Atlanta, Boston, Chi- Jeff LeHew, is finding success in emy, has received the Professional space instructor’s recommenda- ty Economic Development Au- cago, Philadelphia, Montreal and leasing space there.” Forensic Educator Accreditation tion. thority announced today the ar- Toronto. through the National Forensics R-MA junior Mary Sadler has rival of Mar Cor Purification, a Cantel Medical Corporation, League (NFL). been selected to attend the Na- Cantel Medical Company, at the Mar Cor’s parent company, is In a letter notifying the school val Academy Summer Seminar LeHew Building in Kelley Indus- a leading provider of infection of the honor, NFL Executive Di- (NASS). Mary is the daughter of trial Park. prevention and control products, rector J. Scott Wunn wrote that Col Gary and Maureen Sadler of Mike Verguldi, Product Man- which include specialized medi- the accreditation “recognizes Front Royal. Only 2,250 students ager, described Mar Cor Purifi- cal device reprocessing systems excellence in forensic education are accepted into the program cation as a company dedicated for renal dialysis and endoscopy, through competitive success, each summer. Acceptance to the to providing innovative solutions water treatment systems, ster- longevity in the field, and com- NASS also serves as the student’s through filtration, water, and ilants, diagnostic imaging and mitment to continuing educa- preliminary application to the disinfection technologies. Mar therapeutic medical equipment. tion. While the NFL is home to Naval Academy. Cor employs 280 people, has 19 Mar Cor moved to Warren over 9,000 active educators, only service centers in cities in North County in February 2009 from a select number achieve this im- America, and has offices in both Manassas, Virginia, where they portant distinction.” Europe and Asia. had operated for over 20 years. “We serve a range of industries The service center at Kelley Park R-MA students selected for including medical, pharmaceuti- employs two support staff with Front Royal Garden Club honors camps cal, laboratories and commercial no immediate plans for expan- Local HVAC Business sectors,” said Verguldi. “Our busi- sion. This office will continue to “March winds doth blow and Randolph-Macon Academy ness segments include the Medi- support customers found in the juniors Zach French and Max Expanding into National we shall have snow and what will Franchise cal Water Purification Group greater Baltimore area, Washing- we do then, my friend?” Ramundo have been selected to which specializes in providing ton D.C., and Northern Virginia. Well, March winds did blow attend the Marine Honors Camp See News, 8 water systems and products for “The building we worked out of and we did have snow (in March) the hemodialysis community in Manassas was sold,” said Ver- but not enough to deter the and the Industrial Water Purifi- guldi, “so we had to move fast. Front Royal Garden Club from cation Group which integrates That’s when we found Jeff’s build- conducting its regular monthly water treatment components ing in Warren County via the In- meeting on March 4th at the to improve quality, reduce cost, ternet. We’re very happy with Youth Center. Guest speaker, and protect capital investments. our facility at Kelley Industrial Diane Klein president of Club of Lastly, the BioScience Products Park.” Warren Garden Club presented Group offers biological contami- “The Board of Directors and a program entitled, “Gifts From the Garden”. The installation of new officers will take place on April 1st at Tutoring the Stonewall Jackson restaurant In my home or yours • First through Tenth Grades with Peggy Thompson, mem- ber of the South River Garden English Club doing the honors. New of- Reading Readiness ficers will serve from May, 2009 Reading Comprehension through April, 2011. Writing Skills The Spring Shenandoah Dis- Vocabulary Building trict meeting is being held on Spelling April 9th at the Holiday Inn in Basic Math Staunton. 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To advertise in Warren County Report: Contact Leanne at [email protected] • 540-305-6347 The news or Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 croft Boulevard, Chantilly, Vir- The National Zoo’s River State Park in Bentonville, April 22: Serengeti of the East- on April 22, participants can cel- ginia 20151. Conservation and Research Va. He manages a banding station Mongolia’s Eastern Steppes ebrate Earth Day with an evening Center presents the Spring that is imperative to the network Most people are familiar with of star-gazing (weather permit- Science Lecture Series of approximately 100 owl-band- the Serengeti: grasslands teem- ting) during the Leonid meteor Royal Family ing stations located across the ing with gazelles and lions and shower. Members of the Shenan- Scientists from the Smith- United States, all trying to gather stunning wildebeest migrations. doah Astronomical Society will sonian’s National Zoo travel the more information about these Few people know that Mongolia’s be on hand with their telescopes globe to study and protect spe- “cute” little owls and other local Eastern Steppes provide a simi- to share their knowledge of stars. cies and ecosystems, and they will and migratory owls. lar spectacular phenomenon-the Sturdy shoes for walking on un- share their adventures during the seasonal movements of Mongo- even ground and appropriate Zoo’s free spring science lecture April 8: Let the River Run Silver lian gazelles. Peter Leimgruber, clothing for the weather are ad- Bowling Center series every Wednesday evening Again! Sandy Burk, biologist and wildlife biologist and scientist vised. Paticipants are welcome to Behind Gateway Plaze at 7 p.m. in the Zoo’s Conserva- educator, is a native Washingto- at the Zoo’s Conservation Ecol- bring their own telescope or bin- Rt. 522 So., Front Royal tion and Research Center Audi- nian and grew up on the banks ogy Center, invites you to explore oculars. 540-636-3113 torium at 1500 Remount Road in of the Potomac River; she canoed these gazelle migrations in the $2.00 game Monday Front Royal, Va. The lectures are and fished the Potomac from last remaining large temperate April 29: Shenandoah-Voices of free and open to the public, but West Virginia to the Chesapeake grassland on Earth. He will re- the River Few rivers have inspired seating is limited. Bay. Her interest in fish led her port on a conservation project of such regional pride and long- to obtaining a master’s degree in the National Zoo and the Wildlife lasting beauty as the Shenandoah Come out & play in the dark March 25: Frogs, Salamanders, marine biology from University Conservation Society and explain River. A new documentary film Friday & Saturday 11pm-1am and Vernal Pools in your Back- of North Carolina. She currently why it is difficult to conserve a about the history and beauty of Bowl & Lunch Special yard The Appalachian Moun- works to educate people about moving target like Mongolian ga- the river and the environmen- tains are a hot spot for amphib- what they can do to help restore zelles. tal issues that threaten it will 11am - 3pm Monday-Friday ians-home to more salamanders our waters. “Let the River Run be introduced by co-produc- F R E E Shoe Rental than anywhere else in the world. Silver Again!” was published in Also April 22: Star Gazing on ers George L. 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To advertise in Warren County Report: The news Contact Leanne at [email protected] • 540-305-6347 or Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 chronicles the voices of people 635-6540 or by e-mail to CRCE- All Yellow Cabs are late model visiting the website http://video. who live along the river and who [email protected] Fords, a fleet of Crown Victoria frontroyalva.com. At this time, have a stake in the health of the Police Interceptors as well as a webcasts of the past two Town historic waterway. This breath- seven-passenger Windstar and a Council meetings are available taking film’s writing, editing, Ford 4WD Explorer are available. online (February 23 March 9 photography, sound and music All vehicles are air conditioned meetings). Mayor Tewalt’s 2009 were all done by local people who and quite roomy. YC‘s Drivers State of the Town Address is also love the region’s river. must wash and clean the interior available for viewing, and several Yellow Cab celebrates it’s one of each Cab at the conclusion of Town begins online posting of other webcasts will be online by Directions: From the east: Take year anniversary each shift. meeting videos the end of the week. The Town I-66 west to the Linden/Front YC’s owner,Tony Elar, is a stick- will continue posting new coun- Royal exit #13. At the end of the Yellow Cab says it plans to ex- ler for cleanliness and is very Front Royal Town Manager cil meetings as they occur, with ramp, turn left, proceed under pand to Strasburg and Warren- proud of how the cars look and Mike Graham and Director of the intent of having each webcast the freeway to the stoplight at ton. smell. Information Technology Jona- online by the Wednesday follow- U.S. Route 55. Turn right (west) After it’s first year in operation, “It is very nice to have drivers than McMahon unveiled the new ing the Town Council meeting. onto U.S. Route 55 and travel YC has grown steadily. that take pride in their cars and Town of Front Royal Municipal Since storage space is not unlim- eight miles into Front Royal. Turn YC is the only authorized Medi- treat them as if they were their Video Portal today. This video ited, the webcasts of the older left at the signal, U.S. Route 522. care and Medicaid Taxi Transpor- own,” he said. portal will provide citizens with meetings will be rotated out over Travel two miles to the Conser- tation provider in Warren Coun- YC recently completed a drug the ability to view webcasts of time to allow for new meetings to vation and Research Center. Turn ty and its policy of non-smoking test of all it’s drivers and only one Front Royal Town Council meet- be posted. left onto Conservation Drive to cabs has been received positively failed to make the muster. That ings and other video communi- the intersection (slow; dangerous by govt. entities, schools, medical driver resigned and is no longer cations from the Town. Prior to Arrest for narcotics, guns intersection). Turn left to remain and humanitarian organizations. driving for the company.“ We are this time, the only way to watch on Conservation Drive. The au- With six cars on the road op- very particular about who drives a Town Council meeting without According to Sheriff Daniel T. ditorium is the second building erating 24 hours a day, 365 days for YC. actually being present at the meet- McEathron, at approximately on the left (sign in front). Visi- a year it aims to provide the best “We want our customers to feel ing was to view the Tuesday night 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, tor parking is located behind the service possible, accepting VISA, safe and not worry about the con- broadcast on Comcast Channel 2009, Warren County Sher- auditorium; do not park on the Master Card and Discover as well dition of the driver as well as the 16 (the local government access iff deputies were performing a street in front of or next to the as Corporate Charge Accounts. cars,” Says Elar. channel). Copies of the videos criminal investigation when they auditorium. YC strives to give customers an Hopefully all who have ridden of Town Council meetings have received information that a sub- For more information visit easy way to do business. Since with YC have had a pleasurable always been available to citizens ject was selling illegal narcotics. “Lectures and Seminars” on the March 1st it’s local in-town fare experience! upon request; however, there is a The deputies learned of a - meet National Zoo’s Web site at http:// is only $ 3.50 cents per trip. Pret- Phone: 540 622 6060 fee to cover the cost of duplica- ing time and intercepted the nationalzoo.si.edu or contact the ty inexpensive when you consider tion. subject traveling to a Front Royal CRC Education Office at (540) the distances provided. The webcasts are available by location. Deputies identified the
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To advertise in Warren County Report: Contact Leanne at [email protected] • 540-305-6347 The news or Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 driver as Carlos Martinez-Tor- subject was arrested and charged proximately five minutes prior to for nominations from the public nounces availability of the pro- res, age 23, unknown address, with driving under the influence, the incident at Quizno’s. When for this prestigious award. Nomi- posed 2009 Annual Action Plan Winchester, VA. Warren County driving with a suspended license, checking Wal-mart’s security nees should represent the ideal of for use of federal housing and Sheriff’s Office deputies utilized child endangerment and felony cameras in the area it was not- public service that Dr. Sherman community development funds. their narcotics K9 (Ammo) that eluding. While testing the sub- ed that the subject and another embodied. Selection should be The Plan includes proposed pri- alerted to narcotics in the ve- ject‘s alcohol level the subject at- black male left the area in a black made by considering the indi- orities for expenditure of funds hicle. Upon a physical search of tempted to flee and was charged Dodge Charger with tinted rear vidual’s VOLUNTEER service to under HUD Block Grants, CDBG the vehicle deputies found and with attempted escape. windows. The vehicle appeared the Town of Front Royal and/or and HOME. In FY 2009, esti- seized approximately 64 grams The male subject was identified to have Virginia license plates on the County of Warren. The suc- mated allocations are $300,000 of cocaine, a 9mm handgun and as Robert B. Lockhart, age 21, of the front and rear of the vehicle. cessful candidate will have a de- CDBG and $700,000 HOME. ammunition from the vehicle. 7601 East Main Street, Middle- Deputies checked the area but tailed history of supporting the HOME funds are available for town, VA. were unable to locate the subjects community through any and all use throughout the Northern Martinez-Torres was arrested A female passenger in the ve- or the vehicle. Anyone with ad- means possible….through direct Shenandoah Valley- including and taken to the Warren County hicle was charged with under age ditional information is asked to and/or indirect funding, assist- Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenan- Jail where he was charged with: possession of alcohol and turned contact Lieutenant Mike Arnold ing or giving of their time and doah and Warren Counties and 1. Possession with intent to dis- over to her parents. at 540 635-4128. talent to many of the nonprofit the City of Winchester; projects tribute a {schedule II} controlled organizations so essential to the are prioritized by the HOME substance (cocaine), a felony quality of life in Front Royal. Consortium Advisory Council. 2. Possession of a firearm while The nominee should have a CDBG funds are available in possession of a {schedule II} history of extensive service on for use within the City of Win- controlled substance, a felony various nonprofit boards and or- chester; projects are prioritized 3. Possession of a firearm by an ganizations in Front Royal, and by the Community Development illegal alien, a felony United Way creates new award past accomplishments in initiat- Committee and Winchester City 4. Possession of a concealed ing, supporting, holding office, or Council. weapon, a misdemeanor The United Way of Front Royal/ otherwise demonstrating his/her Warren County is pleased and leadership in the nonprofit sec- HOME Proposed Activities: Martinez-Torres is being held proud to announce that it has tor. All such service must be Administration: 10% without bail in the Warren Coun- Money changing scams established the Dr. Elizabeth B. voluntary in nature; no nomina- CHDO Assistance: 9% ty Jail. Sherman “Spirit of the Commu- tions will be accepted of individu- Homebuyer: According to Lieutenant Mike nity” Award. Dr. Elizabeth B. als who are/were paid for services - Direct: 60% Slew of charges for DUI Arnold, at approximately 3:44 Sherman was a local physician rendered. - InDirect: 3% suspect p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2009 who embodied the ideal of com- Nomination forms are available Rental Housing: 18% the Sheriff’s Office received a munity service during her time by calling Lee Smith-Osina, Exec- At approximately 8:30 a.m. on call from Quizno’s advising that as Front Royal’s leading physi- utive Director of the United Way Members of the public have op- Sunday, March 15, 2009 the a black male, 30 to 40 years old, cian. Dr. Sherman presided over of Front Royal/Warren County portunity comment on the pro- Warren County Sheriff’s Office approximately 5’9” tall and 200 the births of at least half of the at: posed use of funding during a received a call of a vehicle driv- pounds confused a cashier while babies born in Warren County 540-635-3636 or emailing at: fr- 30-day Public Comment Period, ing through a yard on Guard Hill making change by being verbally through the mid-1900’s. A pillar [email protected] March 4, 2009 - April 3, 2009. Road. The vehicle was described forceful about the domination of the community, she was in- Regarding the HOME Pro- as a blue SUV. While responding of the currency. This tactic is volved in numerous civic, medi- Housing and community gram: to the call Deputy Butch Carper used in money changing scams. cal and charitable activities, and development Send comment to: passed a vehicle matching the de- The subject is reported to have was a mainstay of the Methodist NSVRC attn: HOME Program scription. Deputy Carper turned a shaved head, mustache, wear- Church. The Northern Shenandoah 103 E 6th Street around and got behind the vehicle ing baggy blue jeans, a vertical The United Way is now asking Valley Regional Commission an- Front Royal, VA 22630 and activated emergency equip- striped multi-colored shirt, tan 540.636.8800 (phone) ment. The vehicle failed to stop. boots, and a black coat with a fur 540.635.41 47 (fax) Deputy Carper pursed the vehicle trim hood. [email protected] from North Royal and 8th Street Wal-mart’s loss prevention A Public lnput Meeting for to Mary Shady Lane where the security advised they were HOME was held Thursday March subject wrecked the vehicle. The scammed in the same manner ap- 12, 2009 at the Warren County Government Center in Front Royal
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Among the videos targeted by Obenshain’s release is one of bridge demolitions set to opera. State politics Caldwell said that video was done using old footage and was created as a training exercise for employees working on a new video editing computer that had just been installed.
Obenshain, V-DOT duke it out over YouTube videos Sen. claims waste, ‘Not so fast’ says V-DOT
ing the resources to film children senator “unearthed VDOT’s You- hain’s latest YouTube video of the sledding during a recent snow. Tube Channel on Sunday.” Ap- senator talking about the budget Instead of sending film crews to parently not many people have received 140 views in the same watch kids go sledding, VDOT unearthed the senator’s own You- period. should be clearing the roads to Tube channel. Regardless of who get those kids to school,” said wins this debate, the YouTubers VDOT’s YouTube channel: you- Obenshain. appear to have sided with VDOT. tube.com/vdotweb VDOT Chief of Communica- The bridge demolition set to op- tions Jeff Caldwell agrees that era video received about 130,000 Sen. Mark Obenshain’s channel: some of the videos are not “hard views in it’s first 12 days. Obens- youtube.com/markobenshain news” but says that they are an effective way to reach out to the Valley Connector Regional Shuttle masses. “We recognize that these Commuter Bus Service are tough times. We are pulling back on traditional expensive Weekday service to: media and are finding that social Dulles Airport; Reston Virginia; Vienna Metro; interactive web sites, like You- Ballston Metro; Rosslyn Metro; Pentagon Tube, are a great way to get our Washington DC message out. Plus they are free,” By Dan McDermott disappointment at learning that he said. www.shenvalleyconnector.com or www.vcapride.virginia.gov Service provided by S & W Tours and Valley Commuter Assistance Program Warren County Report the cash-strapped department, Caldwell went on to say that which is cutting essential services the ‘kid’s sledding’ video was not Area Republican State Sena- to rural areas, is not so broke as to shot with expensive “film crews,” 703-825-5234 tor Mark Obenshain of Harri- stop producing its own YouTube as Obenshain claims but rather sonburg, recently pummeled by videos – some legitimate public was taped by an off-duty videog- Warren County Report readers service announcements, but oth- rapher. The employee shot the for his self-declared ‘War with ers unadulterated examples of video near his home with his own the Eastern Box Turtle’ has set his government waste.” camera, Caldwell said. sights on another slow-moving One example Obenshain cites Among the videos targeted Special Service target, the Virginia Department is a video of kids sledding. Oben- by Obenshain’s release is one of of Transportation. shain said that although VDOT bridge demolitions set to opera. Saturday, April 4, 2009 In a March 16 press release, officials “have insisted that lim- Caldwell said that video was done Obenshain attacked VDOT for ited funds give them no choice using old footage and was created Day Trip to the National Cherry Blossom Festival posting videos on YouTube that but to abandon all snow and ice as a training exercise for employ- he says are a waste of tax money. removal on unpaved roads, the ees working on a new video edit- Including Parade and Street Festival Obenshain’s release “expressed department had no trouble find- ing computer that had just been installed. “These types of videos are popular and cost us nothing to post. They draw in a lot of traf- Kids Kamp is Back! fic and we find that some of those Changes Victorian sofas, mahogany dressers, upholstered visitors will stick around and chairs, good old rugs, silver, porcelein, 1930’s wicker watch our other informational June 15 - August 21 set, 1920 kitchen cabinet, iron gates, wrought iron videos and messages about pub- piano lamp stand. Royal Christian Academy & Daycare lic safety,” Caldwell said. Now accepting items for consignment. The Obenshain release says the 6am - 6pm (On Exhibit: paintings of Bill Whiting and barns of David Schuster. ) Open Enrollment for RCA&D First Week of April for 2009-2010 Architectural Old House Parts, Inc. Give your business the exposure it needs Restoration, renovation contractors, we buy parts and are your parts by placing an ad in the only locally-owned resource. 540-636-7984 • www.Oldhouseparts.net • Swimming newspaper in Warren County. D&B Chocolate • Bowling Leanne Bryant: call 540-305-6347 or email Featured Flavor of the month: Irish Cream. Pick up your loyalty card today. • Crafts [email protected] Ten $5 visits = $5 FREE! • Field Trips Ask about our loyalty cards & our monthly drawings! Alison Duvall: call 540-551-2072 or email 540-622-2455 [email protected] Call 540-636-7940 to Register 120 - 124 E. Main St. • Front Royal, VA Late March, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 13
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected], Richmond: (804) 698-1018, or Front Royal: (540) 635- State government 2123. Clay Athey: Report from Richmond rate pieces of legislation of state- HB 2583 retains a portion of local House 99-0 Passed Senate 40-0) HB 2285 improves state spending wide importance to final passage government deposits in Virginia transparency through Virginia’s through the House and Senate. financial institutions, increasing HB 2031 requires the licensure searchable database website to Through this column, I hope to the capital holdings of Virginia and registration of mortgage loan include information on state briefly describe the 43 bills which banks by almost $400 million so originators and establishes licens- revenues, appropriations and ex- I sponsored in my role as Chair- Virginia banks can hopefully re- ing procedures and criteria to en- penditures. (Passed House 99-0 man of the Policy Committee invest that money in local jobs sure that consumers are protect- Passed Senate 38-0) which are now sitting on Gov- which stimulate the local credit ed in the future from predatory ernor Kaine’s desk awaiting his market. (Passed House 99-0 lending practices. (Passed House ENERGY CONSERVATION signature. Passed Senate 38-1) 98-0 Passed Senate 40-0) AND INDEPENDENCE
ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND HB 2437 allows a manufacturers’ HB 2132 allows localities to coop- HB 2531 encourages energy con- JOB CREATION corporate income tax to be based erate with school divisions to of- servation, primarily by business- on actual sales, thereby help- fer residential housing assistance es, by examining development HB 2575 extends by ten years the ing Virginia remain competitive grants and other arrangements of energy conservation and de- successful major business facility with corporate tax provisions in to provide affordable housing al- mand-response targets that can Greetings from your Delegate to job tax credit and expedites the other states, retaining and creat- ternatives to teachers and other be accomplished by cost-effec- the Virginia General Assembly. drawdown of those credits over ing a projected 9,000 high-paying educational staff. (Passed House tive demand-side management The 2009 Session of the Virginia the next two years to stimulate manufacturing jobs over the next 98-0 Passed Senate 40-0) portfolios. (Passed House 61-14 General Assembly was adjourned job creation. (Passed House 99-0 two years. (Passed House 88-0 Passed Senate 37-1) at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Passed Senate 40-0) Passed Senate 40-0) HB 2096 encourages charity or- February 28, 2009. Over the last ganizations like Habitat for Hu- HB 2152 provides for relief from seven weeks, I have reported on HB 2550 provides innovative fi- HB 1938 increases to $2,000 the manity to build affordable hous- capacity charges that discour- the bills I patroned of exclusively nancing for large, job-creating amount of the livable tax credit ing by allowing localities to waive age renewable energy generation local interest. However, in addi- economic development projects for Virginians purchasing a new building permit and other local without increasing the cost of tion to my role as your Delegate, that create over 400 new jobs home or improving an existing fees. (Passed House 98-0 Passed energy to the consumers. (Passed I serve as Chairman of the House and invest over $250 million in home to improve accessibility for Senate 40-0) House 99-0 Passed Senate 40-0) Republican Policy Committee. In Virginia communities. (Passed disabled persons. (Passed House that role, the Policy Committee House 92-0 Passed Senate 38-0) 99-0 Passed Senate 40-0) HJ 647 increases the amount that HB 2175 breaks down barriers in successfully patroned 43 sepa- can be appropriated to the Rainy the regulation process for com- HB 2262 strengthens the Attorney Day Fund to strengthen Virgin- pleting small renewable energy General’s enforcement authority ia’s ability to effectively weather projects so more projects can be under the Mortgage Lender and future economic downturns built faster and at a lower cost, Broker Act to go after predatory without severe cuts in services. helping to reduce electric grid mortgage lenders who used fraud (Passed House 98-1 Passed Sen- consumption. (Passed House 90- and deception to place customers ate 31-9) 7 Passed Senate 32-5-1) Unlocking Learning Potential in subprime mortgages.Unlocking (Passed Learning Potential HB 2172 streamlines the regula- tory process for renewable en- ergy generation projects so they x Help with Homeschooling x Help with Homeschooling can be connected more easily into the x After-School Tutoring Italianx RestaurantAfter-School Tutoring existing electrical grid for aid in x Diploma Programs “Authenticx Dipl oItalianma Pr Meals”ograms addressing overall energy de- mand through the use of alter- x GED Tutoring x GED Tutoring native energy resources. (Passed House 97-2 March Lunch Specials Passed Senate 40-0) Mon-Sat 11am - 3 pm Scholarship funds are available – Scholarship funds are available – HB 2371 encourages consumer- Lunch Starting at $3.99 driven choices for commercial call for more information! call for more information! customers generating renewable power by providing real-time, New Items Bring this Ad in for 20% Off dynamic energy rates so utilities *Personal Pizza can bring that renewable power 321 South Royal Avenue 321 South Royal Avenue *Beef or Chicken Regular Dinner Menu Items into their overall grid to lower Front Royal VA 22630 Wrap Dine-InFro Onlynt R• Excludesoyal V AlcoholA 22 6• Expires30 3-27-2009 overall costs and satisfy demand. (540) 631-9503 (540) 631-9503 (Passed House 97-0 Passed Sen- www.blueridgeeducation.org A Greatwww Taste.blue fromridge eItalyduca totio then.o rValleyg ate 40-0) HB 2268 expands the definition 865 John Marshall Hwy · Rt 55E near 522 Intersection of renewable energy to encour- age new alternative energy proj- a United Way member agency a United Way member agency ects with greater use of organic, Page 14 • Warren County Report • Late March, 2009
To advertise in Warren County Report: State government Contact Leanne at [email protected] • 540-305-6347 or Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 biomass sources to meet rising gov, Richmond: (804) 698-1018, Senate 40-0) Passed Senate 40-0) ing juveniles in outpatient mental energy demand. (Passed House or Front Royal: (540) 635-2123. health treatment services and 96-0 Passed Senate 37-2) HB 1598 revises the criteria for HB 2674 sets out an aggressive monitoring those cases. (Passed I wanted to inform my constitu- issuance of a Certificate of Pub- goal of eliminating the urgent House 99-0 Passed Senate 40-0) HB 2001 expands the eligibility ents of the Bills I patroned as lic Need which will result in in- care waiting list for the home of Biofuels Production Incentive Chairman of the House Policy creased competition in the de- and community-based MR Waiv- HB 2557 applies any mandated Grant Program to include ad- Committee. They include: livery of health care services, er program within the next 10 health care benefit imposed on vanced biofuels that are made opening greater access to high years (by 2018-2020 biennium). small businesses to the state em- from winter cover crops, cellu- HEALTH CARE REFORM quality care. (Passed House 96-0- (Passed House 92-0 Passed Sen- ployee health insurance plan and lose, hemicellulose, lignin oil, and 2 Passed Senate 40-0) ate 40-0) requires information on cost and algae. (Passed House 98-0 Passed HB 2024 reduces the number of utilization of any proposed man- Senate 40-0) uninsured Virginians by allow- HB 2044 creates an advisory com- HB 2061 reforms process for plac- date. (Passed House 97-0 Passed ing small businesses that do not mittee of health care and tech- HB 2002 encourages the pro- currently offer health insurance nology experts to assist in devel- 2009 23-29, March WeeklyService Features King duction of sustainably produced to their employees to offer plans opment standards for health care biofuels made from traditional with the choice of what pre-exist- information systems that reduce agricultural crops as part of ing conditions they are willing to medical errors, reduce costs and Virginia’s comprehensive energy cover. (Passed House 95-1 Passed save lives. (Passed House 96-0-1
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As always, my best friend and devoted wife Stacey, as well as • Go Green Tip: Air-cleaning house- our 3 year old twins Madagan It was great seeing Conan many people’s “I wish it would come Q:O’Brien and Andy Richter back on the air” lists. While “Gilmore” plants. Sound like science fiction? It’s and Clayton, and I thank you for reunited on Conan’s final “Late is gone, it is not forgotten, and neither not; use the following plants in every the opportunity to serve. We are HOLLYWOOD ... Looking back at Night” show last month. Any chance are many of its stars. Scott Patterson, room to naturally clean air of pollu- tants: English ivy, golden pothos, spi- greatly enjoying being home with the Oscars, particularly the telecast — they’ll work together again? — 50, has gone on to star in the horror it has turned into a fashion show. On Samuel J., via e-mail films “Saw IV” and “Saw V,” while der plant, peace lily, bamboo palm our extended family and many the red carpet, instead of the stars Jared Padalecki, 26, also has gone the and ficus plant (also called weeping You can see them back together fig). friends. If you have any ques- being asked what they think will hap- 1.A:Tyleron Perry’s June 1, the night Conan horror-genre route, starring in the CW tions, suggestions, or concerns, pen, what will be awarded, etc., it’s MadeaO’Brien Goes premieres to Jail as...... (PG-13) the “Tonight • “To give your cat a pill when all please do not hesitate to contact “What are you wearing? Whose jew- TylerShow” Perry, host. KeshiaAndy Richter Knight willPulliam be the other efforts fail: Place pill in a plastic els are those?”AND if only something 2. 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Ellen will not only voice one of Islaimpression Fisher, Hughon moviegoers Dancy when she scratch up the paint.” — D.W. in Mar. 20 carousers, and you will have yourself most recent “Friday the 13th” movie. North Carolina the doggies, she also will executive quite a read! 10.playedFired Jody Up! Foster’s ...... (PG-13) daughter in the produce the film. She hasn’t been Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts Nicholasthriller “Panic D’Agosto, Room.” Eric Her Christian career took *** • When traveling by car, I bring a involved in a big-screen project since and Josh Brolin. Quite a cast, would- Olsenoff from there, and she was featured in Are Rob Estes and Josie Bis- large, soft towel with me. I roll it Monsters “Finding Nemo” in 2003. n’t you say? These lined up for such films© 2009 asKing “Cold Features Creek Synd., Inc. Manor,” sett still together? — F.W.C., around the seat belt (the chest part) We haven’t seen “Zathura,” “The Messengers” and Q: vs. Sandra Bullock Woody Allen’s next, and typically Decatur, Ala. and secure it using safety pins. I am for a while, but now she’s set to star in “Into the Wild.” Her most recent film then able to slide it up to use as a pil- Aliens that’s all the “Woodster” will say The two gorgeous actors, who “Blindside.” The powers that be are is the box-office smash “Twilight,” low, and still keep my seatbelt on safe- about a film, except that it will shoot in starred in the series “Melrose Starts calling this a “sports dramedy.” It’s the and she also stars in the recently A: ly. Because it’s attached to the belt, it London. Of course he wrote the script. Place” (playing Kyle McBride and screen adaptation of the best-selling released “Adventureland.” Some- doesn’t fall down unless I slide it Mar. 27 Of course he will direct, and that’s all Jane Mancini, respectively), filed for novel by Michael Lewis, about a where in between filming “New down when I’m getting out of the car. we get for now. divorce in 2007. They share two chil- homeless black teen from a broken Moon” and “Eclipse,” Kristen is set to — I.S.W. in California home taken in by a well-do-do white *** play rocker Joan Jett in the biopic dren, Mason and Maya. Josie plays Kathleen Bowman on ABC Family’s • To keep your brain active, take dif- Fast & family. Bullock will play the matri- called “The Runaways.” BITS ’N’ PIECES: The “Slumdog” “The Secret Life of an American ferent routes to get to familiar places. arch of the conservative suburban Furious 4 kids had a ball at the Oscar ball. They *** Teenager” and also wrote the chil- You never know what you might find! household. It will be interesting to see were allowed to stay up till long after dren’s book “Tickle Monster,” which Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, Starts how Bullock plays a matriarch. midnight, and they loved every minute I love to watch “Gilmore was released last August. Rob current- c/o King Features Weekly Service, Looks like Cate Blanchett will por- Q:Girls” in reruns, and really April 3 of it. ... Clint Eastwood proudly ly stars in the new “90210” as Harry P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL tray Maid Marian in Universal’s wish it would come back on the air. accepted the Lifetime Achievement Wilson, who moved his family from 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at here- upcoming Robin Hood film that has- While I know that is wishful think- Palme d’Or at the Festival de Cannes Kansas to Beverly Hills so he could [email protected]. n’t been give a name as yet. It was ing, I would like to know what some in France. ... 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Senate 40-0) HB 2165 streamlines the ability HB 1693 strengthens Virginia’s state compact to remove barriers veterans. (Passed House 97-0 of Virginia farms to undertake DUI laws by requiring manda- to educational success imposed Passed Senate 40-0) EDUCATION small-scale conversions of re- tory jail sentence when a blood on children of military families newable biomass from feedstock alcohol test is done at a hospital. because of frequent moves and HB 2019 directs the Common- HB 2304 maintains the one year produced on the farm for energy (Passed House 98-0 Passed Sen- deployment of their parents. wealth Transportation Board period in which anyone aggrieved production. (Passed House 98-0 ate 28-12) (Passed House 97-0 Passed Sen- (CTB) to designate corridors by a decision on special educa- Passed Senate 40-0) ate 39-0) of statewide significance in the tion program placement, eligibil- HB 2358 redefines the “trigger- Statewide Transportation Plan ity or other matters made in a due HB 2646 establishes a market man rule” as it applies to capital HB 1712 conforms Virginia’s ab- and localities to include them process hearing may appeal to a based betterment loan program murder cases to include acces- sentee ballot laws to similar fed- in their comprehensive plans. circuit court. (Passed House 97-2 to address onsite sewage system sories and principles in the sec- eral laws to make certain that all (Passed House 96-0 Passed Sen- Passed Senate 40-0) or alternative discharging sewage ond degree in cases dealing with absentee ballots from active duty ate 39-0) systems in order to reduce threats terrorism and murder for hire. military personnel are counted. HJ 678 requests that Virginia’s to public health and ground and (Passed House 75-21 Passed Sen- (Passed House 96-0 Passed Sen- As always, my best friend and public higher education adminis- surface waters. (Passed House ate 24-13) ate 40-0) devoted wife Stacey, as well as tration study methods to attract 90-7 Passed Senate 40-0) our 3 year old twins Madagan students to the Virginia Commu- HB 2638 expands the death pen- HB 1877 allows law enforcement and Clayton, and I thank you for nity College system for teacher HB 2565 encourages localities alty for those convicted of the officers including firefighters, the opportunity to serve. We are preparation programs. (Passed to develop lease of development murder of law-enforcement of- EMS personnel and other first re- greatly enjoying being home with House 95-0 Passed Senate 40-0) rights, transfer of development ficers including auxiliary police sponders to vote by absentee bal- our extended family and many rights and agricultural and forest- officers and deputy sheriffs and lot. (Passed House 96-0-1 Passed friends. If you have any ques- CONSERVATION AND NATU- al districts with assistance from fire marshals and assistance fire Senate 40-0) tions, suggestions, or concerns, RAL RESOURCES the Office of Farmland Preserva- marshals. (Passed House 75-22 please do not hesitate to contact tion. (Passed House 98-0 Passed Passed Senate 29-11) HJ 648 Amends the Virginia Con- me at [email protected]. HB 2351 dedicates a portion of Senate 40-0) stitution to allow for exemption gov, Richmond: (804) 698-1018, future surplus to the Natural MISCELLANEOUS from property taxes for disabled or Front Royal: (540) 635-2123. Resources Commitment Fund PUBLIC SAFETY and increases the share allocated HB 1732 develops and deploys from the Fund to the Agriculture HB 2402 combats identify theft an automated system for the Best Management Practices Cost- in cases where people obtain electronic preparation of veter- PISTOL COURSES Share Program. (Passed House money, loans and credit through ans’ disability claims (similar to 91-0 Passed Senate 40-0) the use of identifying information “Turbo Vet”) so more of our vet- • CONCEALED CARRY of another person. (Passed House erans can receive their disability HB 2168 improves the ability to 99-0 Passed Senate 40-0) payments in a timely manner. • ADVANCED CONCEALED CARRY clean up Virginia’s waterways (Passed House 97-0 Passed Sen- • BEGINNERS from storm-water nonpoint pol- HB 1868 increases permanently ate 40-0) lution through a nutrient offset the penalty for underage drink- program that allows compliance ing and driving to a Class I mis- HB 1727 establishes an inter- www.VirginiaPistol.com • 540-636-9476 through offsets in the same tribu- demeanor to deter reckless be- tary. (Passed House 97-0 Passed havior by young people. (Passed Senate 40-0) House 97-0 Passed Senate 40-0) in writing to your local parks and local veterinarian) and offer your recreation department or college. services taking care of pets for Teach basic sports to children, those on vacation. Offer to water computer skills to seniors (don’t plants and bring in the mail as ex- Del. Clifford L. “Clay” Athey, Jr. forget senior centers), flower -ar tra incentive. Be sure to charge a 18th District House of Delegates ranging, faux (marble, leather) bit less than local kennels. Serving Fauquier, Frederick, and Warren County painting, baking, home tailoring • Run Saturday errands for busy and basic sewing, music lessons families. This is doable even if you -- the list of possibilities is only work during the week. limited by your own skills. • Make and sell crafts or jewelry Make Extra Cash This Summer • Language instructor or tutor: at summer flea markets. Contact social services and char- • Weed vegetable gardens in Warmer weather is just around ity organizations to organize a exchange for some of the boun- the corner -- and so is your chance class for those who want to learn ty. Can the vegetables, again for to make some extra money. It’s English. If you know a foreign lan- some of the end result. not too early to get started on a guage, you can tutor or get on a Don’t limit yourself to one way plan. Here are some ideas. courthouse list to act as transla- to bring in extra cash. Try out dif- • Yard sales: Start looking in tor. ferent ideas and see what ends up your own home and garage for • Tutor in a subject you know: being the most lucrative. items to sell. What you’ve always By this time of the year, parents David Uffington regrets that he given to Goodwill or the Salvation know whether their child is likely cannot personally answer reader Army could net you a few bucks. to pass final exams. There’s still questions, but will incorporate Kids’ jeans for a dollar, shirts for Stacey & I thank you for the opportunity to serve. time for you to tutor children and them into his column whenever 50 cents -- somebody will buy get their knowledge up to par be- possible. Write to him in care of those. Have baked goods on hand If I can be of any help, please contact me at (540) 635-7917, fore the end of school. King Features Weekly Service, P.O. and a couple pitchers of lemonade • Delivery driver: Check courier Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- in Richmond at: (804) 698-1018, or punch to bring in extra dollars. services, landscapers and auto- 6475, or send e-mail to columnre- by E-Mail at: [email protected], • Look at your own skills: Plan parts suppliers. [email protected]. or by mail at: PO Box 406, Room 510 a class teaching something you • Vacation plant and pet care: Richmond, VA 23218 know how to do and propose it Put out flyers (especially at your (c) 2009 King Features Synd. Page 16 • Warren County Report • Late March, 2009
Genzer is credited with being one of the first broadcasters to use e-mail … Perhaps his Media most famous national media promotion focused on an attempt to teach aging interview icon Larry King how to use a computer (I feel your pain, Larry). Chamber ‘media day’ draws industry stalwarts Internet media pioneer Genzer joins a star-studded array of local talent
technologies in the mid-’90’s as pointed to the necessity of stra- And local print media reps re- US Internet subscriptions in- tegic alliances in both media and counted the various responsi- creased at an annual rate of 3,000 business marketing – “put your bilities tied to daily, weekly or bi- percent. brand back on Main Street,” Gen- monthly publication schedules, Unfortunately, many weren’t zer advised. the daily and bi-monthly’s both listening, as media moguls fat A portion of his presentation currently tied to websites up- on their print or traditional focused on getting both media dated daily as well. The Northern broadcasting behinds apparently reps still in attendance and class Virginia Daily’s Ben Orcutt cited waited for the Internet to go the members to identify where they the necessity more specific re- way of the 8-track tape. The con- thought “Main Street” Warren sponsibilities in daily newspaper sequences of that inattention are County and Front Royal got its operations, as well as the necessi- perhaps now evident as many na- news and information. Answers ty of sometimes being perceived tional flagship newspapers scurry ranged from various combina- as crossing personal boundaries to survive not only the electronic tions of local and national print to get at all angles of a story. information age, but also an eco- and broadcast media, to the In- Acknowledging that he had ac- nomic crisis they put little inves- ternet, to little, if any access at cessed the local media websites in tigative effort into anticipating as all. preparation for his visit to Front the governmental and financial Royal and Warren County, Gen- dominoes lined up for over a de- Critical thinking zer noted that he had designed 60 Nationally known media consultant and former broad- cade. websites but had never had one of cast journalist Jan Genzer was amused by what he Noting a public school adminis- his own. – “Be fresh or be gone,” found in one local print media source following his Duty trator’s observations about a lack he warned. recent chamber leadership class presentation. of news access in some students’ He also noted that many of the By Roger Bianchini porting in the increasingly elec- And even more than their plod- lives outside what they may en- national media now suffering Warren County Report tronic age of immediate, mass ding realization of the impact of counter is school, Genzer said, “It most economically, had taken on dissemination of information the changing nature of communi- is critically important to educate the attitude of being “too big to The adult Community Lead- – oh yea, the class heard from Jan cations, it is in that failure of its the next generation of news con- serve their local communities.” ership Class sponsored by the Genzer too. basic watchdog function where sumers.” Small market outlets such as Warren County Chamber of Genzer is Senior Vice Presi- modern journalism’s greatest At the root of that education those present for his discussion Commerce got a visit from a dent of Programming & Digital failure lies, Genzer said. Regard- is the ability to “think critically,” were best poised to survive the pioneering figure in media and Media for WMS Broadcasting less of its format, if professional Genzer said. He also pointed to current economic crisis, he said, media marketing on March 12. and a Senior partner with Wash- journalism’s search for the truth the importance of the next gen- as long as they remembered to Warren County Report Publish- ington Marketing Service. But in beneath the surface of govern- eration’s ability to understand the adjust to changing circumstanc- er/Editor Dan McDermott, along addition to his current activities mental and corporate smiles and importance of access to a com- es, retain their localism, network with yours truly, shared his/our promoting a far-reaching array press releases is forgotten “We bination of news sources. Being effectively and provide a quality insights into the changing nature of clients, including well-known are all in big trouble,” Genzer told able to access the Internet and product. of newspapers and newspaper re- media organizations and Fortune his listeners. its myriad sources of often-un- “National trends do impact you 500 companies, Genzer is famous He called the fact-gathering supervised information dissemi- here, but you have to ascertain for being one of the pioneers in function of journalism “an almost nation, does not eliminate the that and how best to integrate Parkside recognizing the Internet revo- sacred duty.” ongoing importance of utilizing that into what you do,” Genzer lution’s coming impact on print traditional broadcast and print concluded. Renovations and broadcast journalism (well, Strategies news sources. he’s older than Dan). Genzer queried TV 3 Win- [email protected] Genzer is credited with being Genzer also noted another chester’s Lauren McKay, WZRV’s • Handyman one of the first broadcasters to strategic failure of many media Mario Retrosi, and several print Bradley G. Pollack use e-mail and made what is ac- outlets – a failure to understand media reporters still present on Attorney At Law Services knowledged as the first presenta- the importance of “localism” in their varying newsgathering and reporting. He cited class spon- dissemination strategies. tion about the Internet at a com- Criminal, Family, Estate • Drywall sor and WZRV/WFTR owner Noting the high percentage of mercial broadcasters convention Planning, Foreclosure, Land Andrew Scherer for just such a commuters in his broadcast area, in 1993. Perhaps his most infa- Disputes, Personal Injury • Painting mous national media promotion commitment to “genuine local- radio station owner Scherer said, ism” in his broadcasting endeav- “We have to be a missile – we focused on an attempt to teach 148 North Main St. • Remodeling ors. In fact Scherer later traced have to hit them right away.” His aging interview icon Larry King Woodstock, VA 22664 his friendship with Genzer to news director, Retrosi, explained how to use a computer (I feel 540-459-8600 • Decks a refusal to buy into a national the local-state-general interest your pain, Larry). Later Genzer 540-459-8670 Fax marketing promotion Genzer progression of his broadcast pri- • Small Jobs noted that promotion with King [email protected] was done in the 1990’s. King now brought his way years ago. orities. uses a computer, Genzer assured “It may have ticked him off at TV 3 Winchester’s McKay Donald B. 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“As far as I’m concerned everything was taken care of before it even went to court. Ms. Farrell lost Warren County her job at the animal shelter … As for Nadia, now that it’s been over a year that someone else has been loving on her … I wouldn’t do to another family what was done to mine. – Kathy Mauk
Criminal charge against former shelter director dismissed Farrell cleared of profiting from interstate movement of seized canine Nadia
a penny for this, I’d have another dard of the cited state statute. John Ewell, a number of past and attitude toward this,” Houff said Layton noted Mauk’s testimony current Wagner or Hampshire in throwing the case out. Houff indicated Farrell had suggested staffers, including Mike Kerns, said the prosecution’s stance that to her she retain legal counsel if Angela Arrington, Lorie Polk, transferring Nadia to an out of she was going to dispute Farrell’s Jeanette Weaver, Justine Miller, state pet adoption program while initial Feb. 13 decision, and even- HSWC bookkeeper Trauty Smith, ownership was being contested tually the HSWC Board’s up- Warren County Attorney Blair did not rise to the legal standard holding of Farrell’s decision, not Mitchell, and WCSO Animal of proving profit or gift to the to return Nadia due to repeated Control Officer Mike Arnold. then shelter director from that escapes and a lack of current tags And while the known social dy- transfer. when she was brought in on Feb. namic of this array of potential Both Napier in arguing for dis- 12, 2008. That suggestion of re- witnesses was certainly enough to missal and Houff in explaining taining counsel acknowledged raise the trial to the level of good his ruling, seemed to concur that Farrell’s understanding of the “Court TV” fare, it all ended with if, in fact, any wrongdoing had required legal procedure for her but a legal whimper. occurred it was not being prose- and her board to seize a pet for In fact things got off to a less cuted in the right venue or under alleged violations of the terms than auspicious start as the pros- the proper statutes. of the adoption contract Mauk ecution presented the detailed Nadia’s escape and seizure created waves and rifts Napier said common sense signed with the shelter for then paper trail of the case to the court within the Humane Society of Warren County. Here, indicated Nadia’s Feb. 29 trans- puppy Nadia in June 2006. at the outset of the trial around Jeanette Farrell and supporters express their sup- fer from the Humane Society of 2:35 p.m. Two adjournments and port of the October 2008 recall of the Humane So- Warren County’s Wagner Shelter Anti-climax about a half hour later, the trial ciety Board that pressured her from her position as to the Hampshire County (West began with Mauk being called for shelter director four months earlier. Virginia) Pet Adoption Program Thirteen potential witnesses the prosecution. did not constitute personal gain were present for the trial, includ- Nadia’s original owner traced By Roger Bianchini Douglas Napier’s motion to strike for the shelter director who fa- ing the one called, Mauk, the the timeframe from Nadia’s fifth Warren County Report the criminal case against his cli- cilitated that transfer. defendant, and both former and escape from her rural neighbor- ent without need for presenting a “There is no evidence the animal present HSWC Board members hood on Feb. 12, to what she said Almost 13 months to the day defense. control officer (Farrell) sold or Doug Scott, Kim Vohs, Mike Ke- was her initial telephone conver- after an escaped South River Dis- While acknowledging, “This negotiated the sale or gift [of the nyon, Lou Landerer, retired Judge sation with Farrell the follow- trict canine was picked up by a may or may not be the end of animal] to the Hampshire Coun- Warren County Sheriff’s Office this,” Houff agreed with the de- ty Adoption Society – there’s just Animal Control Officer and de- fense contention the common- not a case against Miss Farrell,” livered to the Humane Society of wealth had not provided the evi- Napier told the court. Warren County’s Julia H. Wagner dence to convict former Wagner “Because the circumstance may Animal Shelter, the legal dispute Shelter Director Jeanette Farrell rise to the level of civil penalties over Nadia the dog’s ownership of moving the custody-embattled does not mean it rises to the level Lawyers serving and whereabouts may be over pooch out of state against Vir- of criminal conduct,” Houff said injured persons – or not. ginia state codes. Farrell was ar- in rendering his decision. involved in: On March 11, after hearing rested on Aug. 8 of last year on a In arguing against dismissal, Assistant Commonwealth’s At- misdemeanor warrant for violat- Layton asserted the transfer of • Automobile accidents torney Bryan Layton call but one ing a state code prohibiting per- an animal with monetary value, witness – former Nadia owner sons in state authorized positions • Tractor-trailer while ownership was being legal- accidents Kathy Mauk – before resting the of animal control from transfer- ly challenged did meet the stan- state’s case, Warren County Gen- ring animals under their charge • Wrongful death cases eral District Court Judge W. Dale for “personal gain or gift.” • Workers’ Houff upheld defense attorney “If it appeared Miss Farrell got compensation Give your business the exposure it needs losses
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“Unfortunately this, the whole Nadia situation, has taken over a year. It’s been nothing but a great waste of taxpayer’s money, malicious prosecution, false arrest, abuse of power. And I’m glad Warren County Nadia’s still where she is, in a good home where she deserves to be.” – Jeanette Farrell
Nadia, now that it’s been over a legality of the seizure on the ba- of state. However, she added that year that someone else has been sis of repeated escapes in a rural when informed at the March 13 loving on her and taking care area. However, it turned out that board meeting there had been of her I don’t think I could have by the time Mitchell sent a letter no board disapproval of Nadia’s taken her back, if it came to that, to the Humane Society express- transfer expressed by anyone, anyway. I wouldn’t do to another ing concerns about the legality of including Scott. That second- family what was done to mine. the seizure, the dog had already guessing came only after the civil Nor could I put Nadia through been transferred to the Hamp- suit was filed about two months being uprooted from a home shire County Adoption Program, later, she said. she’s comfortable in yet again. My and apparently adopted out. Scott has repeatedly disputed kids, we all wish we could just see Former HSWC Board President Farrell’s contention it would be her one more time, to see she’s Doug Scott, who was present as a business as usual to transfer an okay and tell her goodbye. That’s potential witness on March 11, animal the board was facing liti- not going to happen I guess, but has said Farrell moved the con- gation over. Scott also said he first hopefully she’s happy and healthy tested dog to another agency became aware of the transfer at a where she is.” (note: Farrell re- without the authorization of the HSWC-sponsored public event signed under board pressure on humane society board. Nadia’s when he queried Farrell about June 9, three days after she and Feb. 29 transfer came as a shock the dog’s status following receipt five board members appeared in to him when he learned of it after of Mauk’s letter. Nadia the dog at the Mauk household in rural South Houff’s court on the initial civil the fact, Scott said last year. He Unfortunately since the crimi- River District prior to her February 2008 seizure. suit hearing) also has said the board’s Feb. 14 nal case ended after only one ing day during which the shelter sure the dog’s tags were current at agreement not to return the dog witness with no knowledge of director said the dog would not the time. She testified Nadia was For the defense to Mauk was based totally on in- the disputed facts surrounding be returned to the Mauk house- being kept on a steel cord line at formation provided by Farrell. Nadia’s transfer, any evidence to hold; through a series of phone, the time. “Unfortunately this, the whole On March 11, Mauk testified support either side in that regard face to face, and fax communica- Nadia situation, has taken over she believed Farrell had blocked was not heard. tions with Farrell, and finally mail Leave Nadia be a year,” Farrell said following the her initial attempts to commu- directly to the HSWC board’s dismissal. “It’s been nothing but a nicate with the humane society But maybe it will home addresses, protesting the Following the dismissal of the great waste of taxpayer’s money, board about her desire to get her decision not to return the dog to criminal case against Farrell, malicious prosecution, false ar- dog back. On March 11, 2008, Neither Mauk nor her civil at- her home. Mauk testified she be- Mauk was philosophical, if not rest, abuse of power. And I’m exactly a year prior to her court torney, Jerry Talton, said any de- lieved Farrell had not forwarded quite forgiving.. glad Nadia’s still where she is, in testimony, Mauk mailed board cision had been made on other any of her initial communications “As far as I’m concerned every- a good home where she deserves members directly. She has previ- potential legal actions stemming to the humane society board. thing was taken care of before it to be.” ously said she heard from Scott from Mauk’s loss of Nadia. Under cross-examination, even went to court. Ms. Farrell Farrell’s trial has been contin- by phone in response to that “There’s more than one poten- Mauk admitted Nadia did not lost her job at the Animal Shel- ued by either the commonwealth communication. At the time tial cause of action relative to our have her collar on when picked ter, and the shelter is now a much or the defense at least three times she believed Scott and his board contention Ms. Mauk’s dog was up on Feb. 12 and said she wasn’t safer place for animals. As for since last fall for a variety of rea- would review their decision and wrongly taken from her in viola- sons, including the weather pre- Nadia’s living situation. But Scott tion of state procedural require- venting witnesses from being said it was around this time he ments. We have even considered present. From the time she was learned from Farrell that Nadia a federal lawsuit under US Code Old Dogs donation to Wagner Shelter charged criminally, Farrell has had already been moved to West Section 1983, a civil rights vio- questioned the justification for Virginia for adoption. lation related to the dog’s being any criminal charge being leveled Farrell has disputed that any of taken without due process of against her. She noted she was her actions regarding Nadia were law,” Talton said after the crimi- never interviewed by authorities not either board approved or nal case’s conclusion. Talton also prior to being charged, which she routine. Following the dismissal indicated Mauk’s initial May found unusual in a case of this she said it would not be routine 2008 civil action filed against Far- kind. for the shelter director to notify rell and HSWC board members, “This was the wrong venue to the board of every animal moved which he later non-filed pending prosecute. However, the statute and agreed no advance board ap- resolution of the criminal case, of limitations has run out, which proval had been sought or given extended the statute of limita- I don’t think the judge knows when Nadia was transferred out tions in the civil case. – it’s been over a year. So if there is a civil penalty, it’s against the County of Warren because they are the ones that have the con- tract with the shelter.” “Local Knowledge..... Global Reach” From left, Vino e Formaggio Manager Christian Fail- Divergent perspectives mezger and “Do Old Dogs Dream?” author Harold J. Creel Jr. present a check for $520 to Humane Questioned about that conten- Society of Warren County Board member Mike Ke- tion, County Attorney Mitchell 540-675-1675 nyon. The money was from proceeds of book sales hedged an opinion. The county, at recent fundraiser-book signing event at the Main through both Mitchell’s and the www.piedmontsir.com Street gourmet shop. The money from the sale of sheriff’s offices, had lobbied the 53 books will go to the benefit of older dogs brought shelter director and county hu- into the HSWC’s Julia H. Wagner Animal Shelter. mane society board to return the 12693 Lee Highway, Washington, Va 22747 dog to Mauk, questioning the Black & White
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The Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services offers a Juvenile Fire-Setting Assessment & Intervention program. Anyone who would like more information or these services can contact the Warren Front Royal County Department of Fire and Rescue Services at (540) 636-3830 or visit their web with at www.warren- countyfire.com, all programs are offered free of charge. Family escapes Lee Street fire without injuries Investigators remind us playing with fire is no game By Roger Bianchini venile Fire-Setting Intervention Rescue Co. 2 were transferred to Warren County Report Program can conduct a risk as- Station 1 while Engine 51 from sessment of any juvenile between Strasburg was transferred to Sta- Warren County Fire and Res- the ages of 2-18, to determine the tion 10 to fill during the fire. cue responded to a residential risk of a fire emergency occurring (Some info from a release) fire reported at 10:25 a.m., March from juvenile involvement due March 23-29, 2009 23-29, March WeeklyService Features King 6, at 214 Lee Street, Front Royal. to any peripheral issues, includ- When first units arrived on the ing psychological and behavioral scene within four minutes, fire adjustment issues. Following the was coming out of two, second evaluation, a level of fire safety floor windows of a large two-sto- education is provided and further ry stucco dwelling. After verify- recommendations are provided if ing that all occupants were out of needed. the structure, an aggressive inte- If anyone feels a child is show- Sealed Bottle sell for only a dollar or two each. rior attack was made on the fire. ing signs of being a potential I have a bottle of Jim Beam, *** The fire occurred in the- up Juvenile Fire-Setter and would Reader Scolds Q:still sealed, that was original- I have a perfect copy of “The ly purchased almost 40 years ago. Q:Birds of America” by John stairs bedroom of the home and like more information on these Dog Owner’s Dad What is it worth? — Anita, Hermis- James Audubon, published by the extended into the roof system services, they can contact Lieu- DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am ton, Ore. Macmillan Company in 1937. and adjoining rooms, the fire tenant Gerry R. Maiatico at the very disappointed by your light- Bernie V. Durrance is an Could you tell me what it is worth? was brought under control in 20 of the fire and were alerted by the serve as a reminder of the impor- Warren County Department of hearted response to the letter writ- A:expert, and he can help you. — Jacena, Canandaigua, N.Y. minutes, crews remained on the son, age 7, who smelled smoke tance of fire safety education for Fire and Rescue Services at (540) ten by Rod S. (“How to Correct a Pet His contact information is B.V.D. on One of the better Web sites to Owner”). You start out by blaming Bottles, 1008 North Star Drive, Col- A:determine the value of books is scene for 3 hours to conduct sal- and walked into the hallway to both adults and children – play- 636-3830 or visit their website the breed of the dog! As if all small orado Springs, CO 80906; and 719- www.abe.com. By typing in the name vage and overhaul and assist in see flames coming from the mas- ing with fire, something children at www.warrencountyfire.com, dogs get ill-tempered and neurotic, 577-9033. His Internet addresses are and author, you can see where the book the investigation. ter bedroom on the second floor. have long been attracted to the all programs are offered free of excitable and energetic. Like that’s [email protected], and ww.world is available for sale and at what price. I the issue at hand. It clearly is not. collectorsnet.com/jimbeam/bernie4s found your edition of the Audubon book There were no injuries to occu- The cause of the fire was eventu- world over, is no game! charge. You went on to say that the dog’s beam.html. P.S. Durrance says on his at Powell’s Books in Portland, Oregon, pants or firefighters. ally determined to be accidental The Warren County Depart- Responding to the Lee Street owner has some issues, but that Web site that collectors are only inter- priced for $19.95 plus shipping. The The fire occurred at the home in nature and caused by juvenile ment of Fire and Rescue Services fire were Warren County Fire there are no clear signs of abuse or ested in the bottle, not its contents. first American edition of the large folio of this book was issued in 1860. of Stephen Disilvestri Jr., age 44, involvement. offers a program to assist parents and Rescue companies, including neglect. You’re wrong! Clearly *** there is abuse! You told him the best *** his wife Rosemary and their two Fire official took the opportu- with the elimination of Juvenile Engine Companies 1, 2, 4 and 10, thing to do is lead by example. So by I have 10 small cards that children, ages 7 and 10. All the nity to remind all parents and Fire-Setting incidents. The Ju- Truck Co. 1. Engine Co. 3 and not telling his son to knock it off and Q:appear to be fairly old. They I would like to know how ignoring the real issues here is a depict world scenes and sports fig- Q:much my 1935 U.S. Silver occupants were home at the time guardians that such incidents ures and were published by Pan Certificate dollar bill is worth. — Warren County Habitat for Humanity Annual Meeting good example? You told him not to “preach” to his Handle Scrap. What do I have, and Violet,Yahtahey, N.M. son. That’s about the only thing I are they worth anything? — The range is $4 to $7, depend- You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Warren County Habi- agreed with you on. Heck no, I would- Richard, Wolcott, N.Y. A:ing on both condition and mint tat for Humanity (WCHFH) on Thursday, April 2, 2009 in the Fellowship Hall n’t preach either. I would tell him To find an answer to your ques- of origin. at First Baptist Church, 1st Street and North Royal Avenue, Front Royal, Va., straight out he’s wrong and if he keeps A:tions, I contacted an expert: Write to Larry Cox in care of King it up, I would take the dog and give it Paul Davis, 308 Landsende Road, Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box at 7:00 p.m. to someone who doesn’t have domi- Devon, PA 19333. Davis, who col- 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or nance issues and the need to control. lects trade cards of tobacco compa- send e-mail to antiquequestions@ Voting membership in the WCHFH is open to all persons living or working in Rod needs to “step-up” and tell nies and is a recognized expert in this aol.com. Due to the large volume of his son just like it is. Be a real man, field, said the Pan Handle Scrap Warren County, Virginia and who share the goals of Habitat for Humanity. No mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to Rod! When something makes you tobacco company issued your series personally answer all reader ques- person who has previously received, expects or desires to receive a benefit uncomfortable and you think it’s of cards during the early years of the tions. Do not send any materials from the WCHFH is eligible to be a voting member of the WCHFH. wrong, then it most likely is. — Dis- past century. He adds that they are of requiring return mail. appointed in New York little interest to collectors and — DEAR DISAPPOINTED: I wrote depending on the condition — would © 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. In order to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors, nominations from eligible that the son’s “discipline” (flipping members will be taken from the floor prior to voting. Junior on his back and scolding him) was a terrible way to correct a dog. But we’ll have to agree to disagree Light refreshments will be served. on how the owner’s dad should New Low Adoption Fees for Cats! approach the situation. Confronting Warren County Habitat for Humanity adheres to the Fair Housing Act and the his grown son and making him angry Warren County Humane Society has many cats available could cause the son’s treatment of Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Selection of families will not be based on race, now for only a $35 adoption fee! This includes: spay/neuter, Junior to become worse, if he is in fact sex, color, age, handicap, religion, national origin, marital or family status, or harming the dog. I am with you on the shots, worming and micro-chipping. the fact that income may be derived from any public assistance program. possibility of abuse — Junior’s behavior is a big warning sign — but Now open everyday from 10am - 4pm except Wednesday. unfortunately there was no clear evi- For further information, please call John Long, President, 1-540-868-1328 dence given in the original letter. You quite rightly point out that if We will hold our Annual Membership Meeting on Tues. April something feels wrong, then it most 14th at 5:45 at the Apple House. Dinner is $10. All is open Lawn Mowing likely is. If the father feels this way, he to the public. Please RSVP to the Humane Society. Items needs to investigate further. Send your tips, questions and com- are also needed for the Auction Fundraiser on May 2nd. (Tax Low Prices ments to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Fea- deductable.) tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Call Gary Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail 540-683-6811 them to [email protected]. —34— Call 540-635-4734 © 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. Late March, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 21
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“If we continue to go against the BAR we will get to the point where we don’t have a His- Front Royal toric District we can point to that reflects this town’s history. – I think it is almost a crime to do that.” – Tom Conkey
Council moves back toward earlier public comment But Historic District debate indicates they may not always like what they hear By Roger Bianchini policy issues. Even in express- prior to the town manager’s re- da item to comment on another reminded Molchany public com- Warren County Report ing support of council’s right to port. The length or presence of council overturn of a BAR deci- ments are supposed to be direct- respond during the Feb. 2 work special committee or staff reports sion. ed to the board chair, in this case An initiative to allow public session, Shae Parker added a can vary widely from meeting to “I say shame on you,” Molchany the mayor. comment earlier in Front Royal note of caution. Parker suggested meeting. told council of what she said was Redirected, Molchany noted Town Council meetings resur- any council response not come Hrbek’s amendment passed by council’s gutting of the Historic her own efforts to preserve the faced on March 9. Councilman immediately in the wake of the a 5-1 vote, with only Tom Sayre District protections the BAR historical integrity of her 125- Chris Holloway resurrected the public comment, but after some dissenting. Holloway’s original is entrusted to oversee. Tewalt year-old downtown home. She idea brought forward at a Feb. 2 agenda break to let tempers cool, motion to authorize advertise- reigned Molchany in as she chas- told council that acquiring the work session by Mayor Eugene if necessary, and those cooler ment for a public hearing on the tised Parker directly for what she tax credits referenced in the Tewalt. Tewalt removed his ini- heads reflect on their responses. change passed unanimously. perceived to be a flippant atti- Stout appeal discussion can be tiative after butting heads with a Such a break appears to have Sayre explained that while he tude toward the availability of tax extremely difficulty for citizens trio of councilmen over their de- been worked in to the proposed favored allowing the public to ad- credits to people willing to invest to access. sire to respond directly to public agenda change. As proposed, dress town issues at the outset of significant amounts of money Molchany also reminded coun- criticisms aimed their way. public presentations will be meetings, he did not think coun- in historically accurate, Historic cil of the distinct historical qual- “I’m going to take this of the moved from the last item on the cil debates with the public was a District renovations. The mayor ity of downtown Front Royal and agenda. It is my request and if meeting agenda, where it now re- constructive direction. we’re going to have to go through sides, to the first item of business all this rigmarole I’d rather leave following the ceremonial open- Historic debate it as it is – and that’s that,” Tewalt ing, roll call, and approval of pre- told council on Feb. 2. vious meeting minutes. Following an extensive council But that was then and this is The pregnant pause for a col- discussion and 4-2 vote of ap- now – and with Holloway’s sub- lective breath will be offered by proval of an appeal of a Board mitted amendment to allow pub- reports from town officials, spe- of Architectural Review deci- lic comment not only prior to cial committees, and the town sion limiting the type of physical public hearings, but also council manager. Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek changes the Stout family could do and staff comments, the mayor’s offered an amendment adding to a property at 233 South Royal fear of seeing council meetings the town manager’s report to the Avenue, one citizen chastised the 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a Week deteriorate into personal “he said, town official and special commit- council majority. Service All Brands she said” sessions could come to tee reports being heard prior to Local attorney Elizabeth Mol- pass (maybe I can get the pop- the existing “requests and inqui- chany patiently awaited the still Residential & Commercial corn concession). ries” of council agenda item. 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In recounting his planting of a tree as an improvement to his own property, Hrbek ob- served, “I didn’t do it for [the future], I did it for me, for my kids.” Front Royal
its potential as a revenue-gener- implied legal enforcement, he day the neighbor wants to do the Hrbek, he questioned putting a expensive standards were man- ating, tourist attraction. She told added that he did not believe it same thing … If we continue to Historic tag on a building simply dated. council they should respect the was “the role of government any- go against the BAR we will get to due to its age and location. “Rather than open a can of town and its distinctive history where to dictate personal proper- the point where we don’t have a Noting the cheaper cost of us- worms, I think we are opening a and architectural character, rath- ty rights.” The vice mayor berated Historic District we can point to ing requested vinyl, rather than can of caterpillars – and as every- er than seem intent on destroying the notion of “a greater good that that reflects this town’s history. original materials or designs, one knows, caterpillars turn into the BAR’s ability to preserve that knows better what to do with my, – I think it is almost a crime to do Carson Lauder said that by allow- beautiful butterflies,” Lauder of- character. She observed that the or anyone’s property.” that.” ing such renovations the town fered poetically. Stout appeal was about the fifth In recounting his planting of Parker, whose family owns a was facilitating more renovation However, Sayre dissented from such overturning of a BAR His- a tree as an improvement to his now-vacant commercial prop- work than would occur if more that opinion, siding with Con- toric District ruling. own property, Hrbek observed, “I erty on the block, said he was didn’t do it for [the future], I did conflicted on the issue. He said The Stout appeal it for me, for my kids.” he believed there was a lack of Accidents & Personal Injury Conkey countered by asserting clear definition on what type of Hrbek’s motion to overturn the that government could not turn a structures should or shouldn’t be Law Offices of Thomas H. Sayre BAR on the Stout decision passed blind eye to a greater social good preserved in the town’s Historic 4-2, with Tom Conkey and Tom that often needed the oversight District. Parker observed the Civil & Criminal Trials Sayre dissenting. Later the mayor of government against abuses of town could have Historic Dis- noted that if the vote had been a self interest. tricts, rather than one sweeping Concentrating in: 3-3 tie, he would have upheld the “I feel we’ve done this to our- Historic District with such a wide BAR decision. selves,” Conkey said, citing the variety of structures. • Adoptions Hrbek again led an ideological earlier approval of Michael Citing the deteriorating and charge against any governmental Greenan’s appeal of a similar privately owned Afton Inn, Hol- • Child Custody restrictions over personal prop- BAR decision on what type of loway acknowledged the need • Social Security erty rights. While he acknowl- materials could be used for exter- to preserve some properties of Disability edged the town’s Historic District nal improvements. “We approved particularly significant historical ordinances imposed rules that the Greenan appeal and the next value. However, like Parker and • Serious Auto Accidents • Wills & Deeds Formerly ‘Just Teas’n’ Now located at 18 High St. (corner of High & E. Jackson St. behind Second Chance.) Check our monthly Specials! Licensed in VA & WV 540-636-7777 15% OFF Telecopier: 540-636-3763 222 E. Main St. Front Royal, VA 22630 Men’s & Women’s Haircuts E-mail: [email protected] • www.sayrelawoffice.com
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“Why so serious?” friends of a young Newport News man say one of three assailants asked just before one of those assailants slashed the man we will call John Doe’s face Cover story around 1:15 a.m. the morning of Nov. 23, 2008. Had Lanum’s Joker ‘gone to war’ before? ‘Why so serious?’ victim asked in November knife attack near Ft. Eustis
ning a Joker Halloween costume and dictating an apparent fare- well letter to his young daughter, perhaps anticipating this day’s preparation for war would end differently – but differently than what? “Why so serious?” friends of a Warren young Newport News man say one of three assailants asked just before one of those assailants County Report slashed the man we will call John Doe’s face around 1:15 a.m. the morning of Nov. 23, 2008. Ac- cording to information provided to this paper, the attack occurred within a 10-minute drive of Fort Exclusive Eustis. port News area friends of John been unsuccessful. Doe. He said the young man de- However, in the March 11, FBI- Why so serious? scribed his assailants as young, prepared Montowski affidavit, white males, one larger man and Lanum’s room was described “Why so serious?” is a Joker two smaller and thinner, around as containing “masks, pictures, line from the 2008 Batman movie 5-foot-10 to 5-foot-11. It was one paintings of the Joker, a character “Dark Knight” for which the late of the smaller men who slashed from the recent Batman movie Heath Ledger won a posthumous Doe’s face, Sayre was told. His on the walls and face paint on the Academy Award for his portrayal information also indicated Doe hutch and dresser.” of the Joker. Prior to the film’s re- was drug into an alley by his as- Spc. Stone, who shared a bar- lease, Ledger died of a drug over- sailants as he was jogging after racks suite area with Lanum, also dose, fueling speculation about getting off night shift work, and told the FBI Lanum was wearing the psychological impact of his that Doe described the person a Joker Halloween costume he darkly macabre Joker character- who slashed him as not only had seen Lanum in previously, ization on his own psyche. referencing the Joker movie line at the time of the March 8 attack Does the eerily familiar ques- “Why so serious?” – but also as on him (see related story for de- tion posed during a knife attack having Joker-like hair. Efforts to tails). near Lanum’s new military post- confirm these details or ascertain On March 16, Doe returned a ing months earlier point to a whether Lanum was in posses- call and left a phone message for connection to the final day of US sion of a Joker wig have thus far this reporter verifying that he had Army Spc. Christopher Neal La- num? Was the knife attack on the Hampton Roads police are investigating whether young Newport News man an Connie Smallwood Christopher Neal Lanum, above in a “Joker” shirt, attempt to duplicate the Joker’s Realtor® was involved in a November 23rd Joker-style knife disfiguring facial wounds, which attack months before being shot and killed by Police gave the comic villain his charac- on Skyline Drive. Others involved in that attack on a teristic and menacing grin? homesdatabase.com/conniesmallwood late-night jogger remain at large. Fort Eustis officials confirmed [email protected] By Roger Bianchini attack on Lanum’s Fort Eustis that Lanum was assigned to the Warren County Report barracks neighbor Spc. Mitchell Newport News base on Oct. 28, Stone, Lanum told Montowski he 2008, less than a month prior to 540-551-2162 Is it possible US Army Spe- was getting ready “to go to war” the attack on Doe. They also said cialist Christopher Neal Lanum the morning of the knife or razor Lanum returned from Iraq in had “gone to war” as the Batman and stun gun attack on Mitchell September 2007. However, base $9.99 Limited Time Offer comics and movie character the that began that day’s events. officials would not release infor- Joker before the March 8 incident According to Montowski “get- mation about Lanum’s vital sta- * Men’s Regular Haircuts * that led to his death in an armed ting ready to go to war” was a tistics such as height and weight, confrontation with police on the term Lanum, a 15-month vet- nor whether he had received any Blue Ridge Barber Shop Skyline Drive near Front Royal, eran of the Iraq War, had used psychological counseling during Royal Plaza Shopping Center - Next To Blockbuster Virginia? before. It was a statement he or prior to his stationing at the Credits Cards Accepted / Gift Cards Available According to an FBI-prepared usually followed up by cleaning base. Local defense attorney and Open 7 Day’s A Week affidavit charging apparent La- his many knives, Montowski told 415 - B - South St. Front Royal, VA • 540-635-9552 num girlfriend Patsy Montowski FBI agents. On March 8, Lanum Front Royal Town Councilman for her role in an early morning added to his preparation by don- Tom Sayre has spoken to New- Enter to win a $50 gift certificate. No purchase required. Page 26 • Warren County Report • Late March, 2009
Does the eerily familiar question posed during a knife attack near Lanum’s new military posting months earlier point to a connection to the final day of US Army Spc. Christopher Neal Lanum? Was the knife at- Cover story tack on the young Newport News man an attempt to duplicate the Joker’s disfiguring facial wounds, which gave the comic villain his characteristic and menacing grin? been attacked last November in ing attack. Gainer said Sayre had Contacted March 17, FBI Spe- whose ID was found by Military for what were described as minor a manner that had “Joker” over- just informed him by phone of cial Investigator Jennifer Collins Police in Lanum’s Fort Eustis wounds. tones. He expressed a willingness the possible link between the cir- also referred all queries to the room, was released from the hos- to discuss the incident further cumstance of that attack and the FBI’s Public Affairs department. pital the same day she was treated [email protected] but has not returned subsequent actions of US Army Spc. Lanum The FBI Public Information De- phone calls. on March 8. Further information partment also had not returned -ODULAR "ATTERY would have to come through the calls as of publication. Collins 3TORAGE Running the info department’s Public Information prepared the Montowski affi- Office, Gainer said. Hampton PD davit that has provided the only On March 17, Hampton Police Public Information Officer Paula detailed account of both the Fort Investigator R. Gainer verified Ainsley (sp?) had not returned a Eustis attack on Army Spc. Stone that he was handling the investi- call from this paper prior to pub- and the Skyline Drive confron- WHOLESALE PRICING gation of the Nov. 23 face slash- lication of this article. tation culminating in Lanum’s at the Happy Creek Technology Park death and Montowski’s wound- ing and subsequent arrest. Ac- of EAGLE & Other Safety Products cording to Collins, following the Skyline Drive shooting in which &LAMMABLE Lanum was killed and Montows- &LUIDS 3TORAGE ki wounded, Montowski initially #ABINETS refused to identify herself. Mon- towski was checked into INOVA Fairfax Hospital under the name Havana Havana, according to the THE #ENTURION 0ORTABLE FBI report. Patsy Montowski, %XTINGUISHER 3TAND
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Lanum “admired the Joker because everything he did, he did for a reason, like killing peo- ple, and he agreed with the philosophy of doing things for a reason.” – Patsy Montowski’s Cover story chilling appraisal of her boyfriend to federal investigators
Not just a rumor – Iraq vet killed on Drive loved ‘The Joker’ Lanum donned Joker Halloween costume, face paint readying for ‘war’
The body of Army Spc. Christopher Lanum, a suspect in the stabbing of a fellow soldier at Fort Eustis, lies next to the bullet-ridden van he was driving following a pursuit on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park Sunday March 8, 2009. The man who police said was an attempted homicide suspect was shot at the park’s northern entrance in Front Royal, VA. Lanum dressed and wearing face-paint like Batman villain The Joker was shot and killed by police in the Shenandoah National Park after he refused repeated orders to drop a shot- gun he was holding after a chase, an FBI affidavit filed Wed. March 11, 2009 says. (AP Photo/Dan McDermott - Warren County Report)
By Roger Bianchini formation on the Skyline Drive cited her involvement in what entrance to Skyline Drive near shooting. FBI Special Agent Jen- Warren County Report shooting was forthcoming wasn’t was initially described as an at- Front Royal. nifer V. Collins submitted the af- all that far off the mark. tempted homicide of another Fort Lanum “admired the Joker be- fidavit charging Montowski with (Editor’s note: first published on- That story’s somewhat satirical Eustis soldier by her companion, cause everything he did, he did being an accessory after the fact line at www.warrencountyreport. “Joker” face paint conclusion was 25-year-old US Army Specialist for a reason, like killing people, to assault on maritime and terri- com on March 13) verified to an alarming degree in and 15-month Iraq War veteran and he agreed with the philoso- torial jurisdiction of the US (Fort a 9-page, March 11 arrest war- Christopher Neal Lanum. La- phy of doing things for a reason,” Eustis). The affidavit notes that Well it seems the Front Royal rant and a March 13, Virginian- num was dead at the scene and was Montowski’s chilling ap- Montowski initially refused to “rumor mill” referenced in our Pilot story referencing that war- Montowski slightly wounded fol- praisal of her boyfriend to federal give her name and was admitted March 9 website story on the rant. That affidavit for the arrest lowing a noontime shootout on investigators questioning her at to the hospital under the name slow pace at which factual in- of Patsy Ann Marie Montowski Sunday, March 8, at the north INOVA Fairfax Hospital after the Havana Havana. Page 28 • Warren County Report • Late March, 2009
The affidaivt describes Lanum’s room as decorated with “masks, pictures, paintings of Cover story the Joker, a character from the recent Batman movie on the walls and face paint on the hutch and dresser.”
The most detailed descriptions following his work on the film, other Batman film over a decade couple both had their heads cov- Fort Eustis on a BOL (”Be on the to date of both the Skyline Drive there was much discussion of the earlier. ered at the overlook. The couple Lookout”) which had been issued shooting and what led up to it are potential psychological impact of The affidaivt describes Lanum’s quickly returned to their vehicle for the vehicle and then called for contained in the FBI affidavit cit- his modern film noire character- room as decorated with “masks, and initially proceeded south backup from Virginia State Police ing Montowski for her role in an ization of the Joker on his own pictures, paintings of the Joker, with Lanum now driving. The and the Page County Sheriff’s Of- attack on Army Specialist Mitch- personal psychology. One actor a character from the recent Bat- ranger sought information from fice since the couple was listed as ell Stone, a soldier who shared in the film described Ledger’s man movie on the walls and face a suite with Lanum in Building protrayal as “Sid Vicious-like.” Vi- paint on the hutch and dresser.” 696 at the Fort Eusis Army Post cious was the British punk band Lanum and Montowski had fled All lines of insurance: in Newport News. According to the Sex Pistols’ bass player. In the scene of the attack on Stone that affidavit, Lanum and Patsy the 1980’s Vicious overdosed on by the time military police were Montowski fled Fort Eustis af- heroin while on bond awaiting dispatched there after the inci- Auto Health ter a fight during which Lanum trial for stabbing his girlfriend dent was reported at 5:55 a.m. Business slashed both Stone’s thighs and Nancy Spungen to death in their the morning of March 8. At 11 Insure with us throat after Stone was repeatedly New York City hotel room. Both a.m. a Shenandoah National Park Life Home shocked with a stun gun by both were heroin addicts. Jack Nichol- Ranger spotted the couple parked with confidence! Lanum and Montowski. Mon- son, another actor not known for at the Gooney Creek Overlook towski admitted the stun gun was his lighthearted roles, also made in the federal park. His atten- 11 Water Street · Front Royal, VA (540) 635-8401 hers and that she had carried it the Joker character famous in an- tion was attracted by the way the with her when she left Lanum’s room to get cigarettes out of her Dominion Health and Fitness car shortly before the altercation 9816 Winchester Road • Front Royal Mountain Mystic at the base early on the morning of March 8. Stone also told au- Trading Company thorities Lanum had a Joker Hal- loween costume on at the time he was attacked. Both Stone and Montowski concured that Lanum had not yet painted his face like the Joker at the time of the attack around 5:40 a.m. Despite what were described as multiple stab wounds to both his thighs and throat, Stone managed to flee the scene of the attack and reach help from base personnel. Stressed Out? Energize your life this Winter at Dominion He was taken to Sentara Norfolk Health and Fitness • Membership as low as $7.50 week! Offering a wide variety of sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, chimes, rock General Hospital by helicopter. and mineral specimens, books, cards, journals, relaxing and meditative music, His injuries were described as se- Free Child Care! Free Orientation! tapestries, candles, incense, fragrance and essentials oils, stickers, antique rious but he was reported to have Fitness for the entire family! jade carvings, and so many more one of a kind items! been released by the end of the week of the incident. 215-B South Street • Front Royal • 635-6318 (540) 636-2820 Open everyday from 10-6, except Sunday from 12-5 and closed on Wednesdays Some Joker
According to the affidavit the couple fled Fort Eustis in the Postal Business Center minivan with a 12-gauge shotgun, as many as a dozen knives and a 122 W. 14th St. • Front Royal, VA bloody razor, as well as a full clip for a .45 caliber handgun that Located next door to was left behind in Lanum’s room. As Montowski steered the 1999 Melting Pot Pizza Ford Windstar van into western Virginia, Lanum augmented his Packing • Shipping • Moving boxes • Halloween Joker costume, which Mailbox rentals • Notary • FAX • Laminating including black pants and a green vest, by painting his face like the • Copies Joker. While Montowski said La- num had painted his face in the past, she told the FBI it was done 540-635-7997 in more detail this time. Is your business advertising in Warren Actor Heath Ledger raised eye- County’s most popular newspaper? 540-635-2186 (fax) brows and won a posthumous If not, you are probably spending too Best Supporting Actor Academy We’re Here To Serve Award for his dark and nihilistic much to reach fewer people. portryal of the Joker in last year’s You With Many Business Services! “Dark Knight” Batman film. After 540-551-2072 or 540-305-6347 Ledger died of a drug overdose Black & White
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Montowski told the FBI Lanum had first tried to shoot himself after the vehicle stopped, then handed her the shotgun and asked her to shoot him. She said she threw the weapon Cover story down and Lanum picked it up again. armed and dangerous suspects in Warren County, Lanum sped up she threw the weapon down and note to her children only because Hanging on a bedpost in Lanum’s an attempted murder at the mili- to 60 to 65 mph, losing control, Lanum picked it up again. Lanum had, not because she had room was a purse with Montows- tary base in Newport News. hitting the parked blue pickup Montowski was in federal court intended to die that day, she told ki’s driver’s license inside. Eventually Lanum pulled the truck and coming to a stop. in Norfolk on Thursday, March the FBI. van across both lanes of traf- The FBI affidavit describes of- 12, charged as an accessory after Some idiot took it fic and stopped. Still alone in ficers then observing Montowski the fact in the assault on Stone. No joke – ‘ready for war’ pursuit at this time, the ranger reaching into the back of the The 9-page affidavit includes After the fatal noon shootout backed his vehicle off to a point van. As a number of officers ap- statements from both Stone, Pat- The March 11, FBI affidavit- in within site of Skyline Drive’s in- around a curve where he could proached the drivers side, one sy Montowski, as well as descrip- dicates Montowski told authori- tersection with Route 340, this not see the van. After a period state trooper approached on the tions of rooms 258 and 259 in the ties that the trouble started after paper’s editor Dan McDermott of time he proceeded toward the passenger side. The shotgun was Fort Eustis barracks where Stone she left Lanum’s barracks room was able to establish Internet spot where Lanum had stopped now in Lanum’s hands, pointed and Lanum lived. to get cigarettes out of her car. contact with the apparent owner and passed the van now going in toward several officers on his side After his earlier preparations to of the 1999 Ford van in which La- the other direction, northbound of the vehicle “with his finger on The war comes home “go to war” and the letters of fare- num and Montowski were travel- toward Front Royal. Eventually the trigger.” After refusing repeat- well to their children, she said La- ing. state police and Page sheriff’s ed orders to drop the weapon and The Virginian-Pilot reported num refused to let her back into That owner was Barron Robert units joined the chase, which raise his hands, one trooper fired that Lanum was born in Ports- his room. So, she told the FBI, Montowski, of Virginia Beach. proceeded at speeds from 35 to through the driver’s side window mouth and later attended Kellam she knocked on Stone’s door and His relationship to Patsy Mon- 55 mph, according to the FBI affi- and Lanum’s shotgun discharged. High School in Virginia Beach. asked if she could pass through to towski has not yet been estab- davit. Due to the winding nature “Lanum was ultimately struck Funeral services for Lanum were a common kitchen and bathroom lished. Robert Montowski told of Skyline Drive through the Blue several times and killed,” the re- held Friday, March 13. Fort Eus- area he shared with Lanum. McDermott “an idiot” had taken Ridge Mountains, the speed limit port concludes. tis officials said Lanum returned Stone went back to bed but got his van and he wanted informa- is 35 mph. Montowski told the FBI Lanum from Iraq in September 2007. He up to get water, noticing the cou- tion on its whereabouts. Told the When the van ran over a tire- had first tried to shoot himself had been stationed at the base ple in Lanum’s doorway to the vehicle was involved in a local flattening spike strip at the road- after the vehicle stopped, then since November. Both he and common area. Stone told the FBI Front Royal news story, Mon- block near the north entrance handed her the shotgun and Stone were assigned to the post’s Lanum said “Get him!” several towski’s online voice went silent. to Shenandoah National Park in asked her to shoot him. She said health clinic. The 600 uniformed times before attacking Stone with His damaged vehicle is now in a and civilian employees of the the stun gun Montowski later state police impound in Frederick clinic have been offered psycho- admitted was hers. Stone told in- County. Mountain Fence logical counseling related to their vestigators Lanum shocked him [email protected] duties, according to base officials. three times with a stun gun be- We Install Fences Year Round! It was not immediately apparent fore he was able to wrestle Lanum whether Lanum had sought or to the floor. At Lanum’s urging, received such counseling. Virgin- Montowski then stunned Stone Call today ian-Pilot reporter Kate Wiltrout four more times. As Stone broke • Wood also reported base officials said free and tried to flee out the door for a FREE they were about to complete a he felt blood on his legs from his estimate in • Vinyl month-long safety stand-down thigh wounds. At this point La- Northern focused on military personnel num came up behind him and suicide prevention. slashed at his throat wounding VA or • Aluminum Montowski told investigators him there and on his arms, which Shenandoah that morning, prior to the assault he put up for protection. 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But if federal authorities are proceeding with extreme caution in announcing more de- Cover story tails about the man’s identity or suspected criminal history, the rumor mill in Front Royal has been quick to fill in the missing factual gaps.
Rumors‘You’re abound, as facts Joking, surrounding park shooting right?’ remain sparse
criminal history, the rumor mill in Front Royal has been quick to fill in the missing factual gaps. “I heard he killed his girlfriend in Texas and was on the run,” one grocery store patron told us. “I heard they chased him all the way down the drive from Gor- donsville, wherever that is,” an- other offered. “He was a big guy, wasn’t he?” one familiar face asked me. I don’t know, he was under a sheet when I got there – he only had one shoe on, but I couldn’t tell what size it was,” I replied, offering little assistance on this one. “And I heard he had his face Lanum companion Patsy Montowski, right, charged as an accessory in Lanum’s March 8th attack on Ft. painted like a character from Eustice base neighbor, Spc. Mitchell Stone, has been the only source of public information on Christopher Batman,” the most intriguing Lanum’s infatuation with Batman comics’ Joker character. suggestion came … Hmm, you By Roger Bianchini section with Route 340 at Front other factors like interstate flight stopping a vehicle traveling north don’t think Ledger faked his, nah Warren County Report Royal, Virginia, around noon on or previous federal warrants on on Skyline Drive at approximate- … do you … maybe … Dan, can Sunday, March 8. the suspect. ly 11 a.m.., March 8, 2009. A BOL you Google Heath Ledger’s agent (Editor’s note: originally pub- Federal authorities have taken Unconfirmed reports from (Be on the Lookout) alert had or management company for me? lished online March 9 at www. the lead on the both the investi- sources at the scene indicate the been issued for the vehicle. While – I think I’ve got a lead on that warrencountyreport.com) gation and dissemination of in- suspect lowered a rifle or shot- an officer on the scene said the shadowy figure running amok on formation about the fatal shoot- gun toward state and local police victim was a suspect in a homi- the Drive yesterday. While the federal government ing that occurred at the north after running over roadblock tire- cide, that information could not may rush to judgment on such entrance to Shenandoah Nation- flattening spikes, colliding with a immeidately be confirmed. things as presidential assas- al Park. On Monday afternoon at pickup truck and rolling to a stop A body laid shroud covered on sinations, wars against former 3:30 p.m., more than 27 hours af- on the shoulder of the inbound the ground outside the driver’s Middle Eastern allies, or trillion ter the shooting, FBI spokesper- lanes to Shenandoah National door of the suspect’s dark-colored dollar bailouts of the financial son Dennette Rybiski said details, Park. The vehicle had been- out van. The driver’s side headlight sector most responsible for our including the identification of the bound as a chase ensued within was shattered and the passenger current economic predicament, suspect killed and what he was the park. side front and middle windows never let it be said the Federal suspected of, might not be forth- According to a statement from appeared to have been shattered Bureau of Investigation jumped coming for several more days. Virginia State Police Spokesman by gunfire. to conclusions about the identity Rybiski did appear to confirm F. L. Tyler several hours after the But if federal authorities are of a man gunned down on federal the fed’s involvement stemmed incident, National Park Service proceeding with extreme caution park property within an eighth from the location of the incident authorities requested assistance in announcing more details about of a mile of Skyline Drive’s inter- on federal property, rather than from state and local police in the man’s identity or suspected B&A Cleaning Service
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To advertise in Warren County Report: Contact Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-2072 Cover story or Leanne at [email protected] • 540-305-6347 Man shot by police on Skyline Drive identified Lanum was wanted for attempted homicide at military base tary installation earlier that day. headlight was damaged and the Army Training and Doctrine “At approximately 11:35 a.m. front and middle passenger side Command’s Deployment Process Sunday, the National Park Ser- windows appeared to have been Modernization Office. Today vice and Virginia State Police blown out by gunfire. Fort Eustis is one of 16 Training attempted to stop a 1999 Ford According to the press release, and Doctrine Command Installa- minivan as it traveled south- as of March 11 the investigation tions. bound on Skyline Drive within was ongoing, with Fort Eustis Historically, “Fort Eustis was the Shenandoah National Park. officials and the United States known in colonial times as Mul- A pursuit ensued southbound Attorney’s Office of the Western berry Island. It was the residence and then northbound on Skyline District assisting FBI, Park Ser- of John Rolfe, husband of Indian Drive. The van finally stopped vice and the Virginia State Police. Princess Pocahontas. Mulberry for police approximately 1/10 of “Investigators are continuing with Island and the surrounding acre- a mile south of the exit for Route evidence collection and analysis, age was purchased by the US 340 in Warren County,” the joint as well as awaiting lab results on Army on March 7, 1918, in re- press release issued at 5:54 p.m., toxicology and ballistics tests,” sponse to World War I. It became March 11 stated. “The driver of the press release concluded. Fort Eustis and a permanent the minivan, Christopher N. La- military installation in 1923. In A Warren County, VA Sheriff’s Deputy returns a rifle num, 25, of Fort Eustis, Va., was What is Ft. Eustis? 1931 it became a federal prison, to his car following a March 8, 2009 police shooting wanted by Fort Eustis officials for primarily for bootleggers. Fort of a man. The incident is under investigation by FBI, an attempted homicide that had According to the base web- Eustis was reopened as a military Va. State Police and the National Park Service ac- occurred early Sunday morning site, “Located in Newport News, installation in August 1940. Cur- cording to Shenandoah National Park spokesperson at the military installation.” VA, Fort Eustis houses the chief rently it lists 5,205 active duty Karen Beck Herzog. Photo by Dan McDermott, War- An initial statement issued by of Army Transportation, Army personnel, 23,043 military family ren County Report Newspaper. the Virginia State Police several Transportation School, Army members and 4,266 civilians in hours after the incident stated Aviation Logistics School and its 23604 zip code. (Editor’s note: first published on- Christopher N. Lanum, a US that park rangers identified the line at www.warrencountyreport. Army Specialist at Fort Eustis, minivan as the vehicle a BOL (Be com on March 8) Virginia, outside of Newport On the Lookout) had been issued NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC News. for. Park officials then issued a call By Roger Bianchini In a March 11 press release for backup and a chase ensued RIVER DRIVE & DUNCAN AVENUE Warren County Report jointly issued by the Federal Bu- northbound on Skyline Drive reau of Investigation, the Nation- culminating within site of its in- WATERLINE REPLACEMENT The man killed Sunday, March al Park Service, and the Virginia tersection with Route 340 just 8 in a shootout with police at State Police, Lanum was identi- south of Front Royal. The vehicle the north entrance to Skyline fied as both the shooting victim driven by Lanum encountered a The Town of Front Royal Department of Environmental Services has begun Drive following a pursuit within and as a suspect sought for an roadblock manned by Virginia a project to replace the existing waterlines along Duncan Avenue and River Shenandoah National Park has attempted homicide of a fellow State Police and some local units Drive with large mains. The project consists of the installation and disinfec- been identified as 25-year-old specialist at the Fort Eustis mili- of the Warren County Sheriff’s tion of approximately 2,800 linear feet of eight (8) inch ductile iron waterline, Office. Front Royal Police units installation of four new fire hydrants, approximately 65 existing service recon- were also at the scene. nections, and appropriate traffic controls and trench repair. “As the trooper and other law enforcement approached the Construction will begin with the installation of the new waterline at the north stopped van, they observed a end of Duncan Avenue progressing south to River Drive. Once the new main firearm in the driver’s possession. has been installed and brought online, residential water services will be trans- Shots were fired and Lanum was ferred to the new main. Minimal disruption to individual residences should pronounced dead at the scene. occur during this work. A passenger inside the minivan was injured during the shooting. This project will improve water pressure and fire protection in this area. The The passenger’s injuries are not Construction Schedule allows for a construction duration of two hundred considered life-threatening,” the (200) calendar days. The work on Duncan Avenue is anticipated to be com- March 11 press release states. pleted in mid May, and the River Drive work is anticipated to be completed It is believed the minivan’s tires in mid June. may have been blown out. Warren County Report staff photos taken Residents are requested to park on the west side of Duncan Avenue as the work progresses to facilitate installation of the new water main. Is your business advertising in Warren at the scene within minutes of the shooting showed a blue pickup County’s most popular newspaper? truck sideways on the shoulder Once the waterline installation has been completed, the Town will begin pav- If not, you are probably spending too of the southbound entrance lane ing Duncan Avenue and River Drive to complete the neighborhood improve- much to reach fewer people. directly behind the minivan. La- ment project initiated last year. num’s shrouded body lay outside the van’s driver’s side door on the If you have any questions about this project, please contact the Department 540-305-6347 or 540-551-2072 grassy shoulder. The driver side of Environmental Services at (540) 635-7819. Black & White
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Letters are encouraged. Please limit them to 750 words unless prior arrangements are Letters made. Email letters to: [email protected] and be sure to include your name, town and contact information.
The Honorable Ken Salazar (OCS). It is also important to taxes. These are very conserva- the leasing process moves for- Secretary of the Interior note that, according to MMS, tive estimates and actual amounts ward. [Letters are encouraged. Please Department of the Interior over 79% of Virginians expressed could be greater and provide an limit them to 750 words unless 1849 C Street, N.W. their support for some form of even larger capital infusion to the Sincerely, prior arrangements are made. Washington DC 20240 offshore leasing during the public Commonwealth. Email letters to: comment period for this plan. We understand that lease sales Virginia Congressmen Good- [email protected] Dear Secretary Salazar: We are also pleased that the are a lengthy process. MMS has latte, Cantor, Forbes, Wittman and be sure to include your name, MMS has initiated the process started the process and the sale of and Wolf town and contact information.] It is our understanding that you of creating a new five year plan leases cannot even happen until have recently been asked to delay to accelerate use of new areas 201 1. If things go according to Warren Co. Adult Soccer Club announces: Lease Sale 220 that would allow offshore that are no longer un- schedule, and leases are sold in energy exploration and devel- der the moratorium. We want to 201 1, there would likely still be opment to take place at least 50 ensure that Virginia’s inclusion in at least another 12 months of sur- SPRING SOCCER FOR ADULTS!! miles from Virginia’s shoreline. the proposed Mid-Atlantic plan- vey work and permitting before MEN & WOMEN (18 & OVER) As members of Virginia’s Con- ning area is maintained. exploration takes place. It is also Cleats recommended-socks over shinguards required gressional Delegation, we re- Given the energy demands of important to note that during ev- spectfully ask that you deny this our nation it is vital that Virginia’s ery part of this process comments request and proceed with the sale energy supplies be accessed. Not by all Virginians are welcomed Play at Skyline Soccerplex in Front Royal, VA starting April 5th as planned. only will development of this area and encouraged. Since it is clear 9 weeks of Sunday games at 3pm and 5pm We are pleased that the Miner- bring vital energy supplies to our this is a lengthy process that re- $50 per player • $90 for couples als Management Service (MMS), nation, it will create thousands lies heavily on public input, we at the request of the Common- of new jobs and significantly ask that you do not further delay wealth of Virginia, has included boost the economy of the Com- the lease sale. The impacts that TRY IT OUT!!! Virginia in the current five year monwealth of Virginia. In fact exploration and development Oil and Gas Leasing Program according to a 2005 study by Old will have on our nation’s energy Come to the registration/pickup games 3pm - 5pm Sunday March 22 for the Outer Continental Shelf Dominion University, during a 10 supplies and the boost it will give and 29 for information and registration form. year period, offshore natural gas to the Virginia economy are sub- development alone would induce stantial. We cannot afford to de- Contact Chris or Stacy by email Obituary capital investment of $7.84 bil- lay any further. [email protected] Frances Lloyd lion, yield $644 million in direct We thank you for your atten- Or call Trey Brown at 683-6639 or Vickie at 635-1360 and indirect payroll, and result tion to this matter and we look Frances Thrift Lloyd, 88, of in $271 million in state and local forward to working with you as Manassas Park passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 at her home. She was a member the East- ern Star and United Methodist Women. Frances is survived by two daughters, Jane Arp and her husband, Len of Manassas Park and Linda Langis and husband, Richard of Rockville Maryland; four grandchil- dren, Taryn Arp, Jason Langis, Sairyn Leber and Nicole Lan- gis and four great grandchil- dren, Morgan and Alexandra Dodson and Sydelle and Nova Langis. Frances’ family received friends at Found and Sons Lee Funeral Chapel, 8521 Sudley Road, Manassas. A funeral service was held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 11:00 am at the fu- neral chapel with Pastor Leah DeLong officiating. Interment followed at Potomac United Methodist Church Cemetery, 9908 S. Glen Road, Potomac, Maryland 20854. Pallbearers were Richard Thrift, Alan Hugh Thrift, Jeff Mitchell, Mike Dodson and Brad Jones. Online condolences may be expressed to Frances’ family at foundandsons.com. Late March, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 33
In addition to the potential “Paddle Royal,” [On the River 09] will feature live music, food, a 3-mile river float to the event site with free shuttle service, family friendly water events, and more. Prizes will feature river related items from canoes to kayaks, and paddles to life vests. A notable feature of this event is the Front Royal paddle art contest.
Council adamant against county tipping fee proposal Town wants a piece of the river action; Ramsey wants a decision By Lorie Showalter The town has an ordinance that with free shuttle service, family sire one way or the other and the to bring this chapter to a close … Warren County Report requires them to provide refuse friendly water events, and more. rezoning is the perfect vehicle This proposal that I hope will be service to any town resident or Prizes will feature river related to achieve that dedication and voted on, on March 23, will give While it may have been fourth business that requests it, so the items from canoes to kayaks, and the applicant quite understand- me direction as to how to pro- on the agenda, the issue of wheth- town appears to be unsure how paddles to life vests. A notable ably wants to ensure that he’s in ceed with the development of the er the town should pay the coun- that would affect the cost of pro- feature of this event is the paddle someway compensated for that property.” ty a tipping fee for commercial viding that service to stores that art contest. Contestants can pick dedication.” trash dumped at the Bentonville generate commercial refuse. In up their blank paddles, at a cost Conlon suggested further nego- Water rate study proposals Transfer Station may have been the end, nothing was decided and of $20, and return their decorated tiations, and review of the pro- first on the minds of a majority of the matter ended with it being canoe paddles at the Front Royal/ posal with changes offered by The bulk of the work session council at a March 16 work ses- suggested Mayor Eugene Tewalt Warren County Visitor Center the developer at the planning was devoted to reviewing RFP’s sion. contact the County Board Chair- on East Main Street. Completed commission level. Conlon said (Requests For Proposals) on a The final agenda item concern- man Archie Fox to set up a joint paddles will be judged by the that the case could be made “that water rate study. The three firms ing a proposed county landfill meeting on the subject. Blue Ridge Arts Council and there’ve been substantial changes presenting their proposals were tipping fee generated consider- displayed at various locations in to the application which would Springsted, Inc., Raftelis Finan- able discussion on the financial On The River ‘09 Front Royal. A grand prize of a be grounds to send it back [to cial Consultants, Inc. and Burton impact on town commercial day on the river with lunch for 20 planning].” He also suggested de- & Associates. customers who have elected to Driving into scenic Front Royal, will be awarded on the day of the nial if the developer sought a de- Originally scheduled for a 40- switch from county contracted many drivers (residents and tour- festival. termining action at this point in minute block, the RFP review private haulers to the town. The ists alike) have probably noticed The paddling portion of this the process. was extended to a full hour. Bear- perception that residents can the sign located on the right side event will start at 9 a.m. at the Asked about the apparently ing in mind the potential and sig- dispose of certain types of refuse of the South Fork of the Shenan- Front Royal Luray Boat Landing ongoing impasse, Ramsey said, nificant increase costs to water (e.g. home repair, maintenance) doah river bridge, which states Park and will end at the VFW “Andy and the Town Staff find and wastewater rates, largely due which could be considered com- that Warren County is the “Ca- event grounds. On the River is themselves in the unenvienable to federally mandated upgrades, mercial refuse sparked debate for noe Capital of Virginia.” The supported by WZRV 95.3, the position of following the letter of the study is viewed as pivotal for those commercial contractors county made claim to this auspi- VFW Post 1860 which will be the code, or not follow the letter the town and its customers at this who do pay a disposal fee. cious title in 1999 after remarks hosting the main events on their of the code and make a great deal time. The three companies pre- Councilmen Shae Parker and by then Vice President Al Gore property on the river, and Jenni- for the Town. That, in my mind, senting were selected out of eight Tom Conkey were in animated during a visit to the area. While fer Keck, Tourism Director. For is a no-brainer. The issue before qualified firms to consult and agreement as to the frustration the county may have been the more information contact Sandy the Town Council is not densi- review the town’s budget, rate the county’s proposal of a $66,000 capital, the Town of Front Royal Charles at 540-622-4208 or visit ty, comprehensive plan, or spot structures, and fees, with recom- annual charge based on estimates had no river access until the re- www.canoecapital.org zoning – but rather how do they mendations as how best to deal of the amount of town hauled cent Luray Avenue Boat landing acquire the 6 acres. The two with coming expenditures and commercial trash has caused. and park initiative. Ramsey revisited choices before the Council are deferment of costs. “It’s a commercial company, On August 15, 2009, “ON THE cash or other compensation. A they’re making money … but no RIVER ‘09” will be held in Front Chris Ramsey once again community is not at liberty to (Roger Bianchini contributed to one has yet been able to give an Royal as a celebration of the 10th brought his Happy Creek resi- take citizens property without this story) intelligent reason as to why the anniversary of the county’s canoe dential building proposal before compensation. I will be satisfied town businesses should pay more capital designation by now Nobel council Monday night with revi- money to have their trash han- Prize winning Gore – he must sions expected to satisfy the town dled when they’re already paying know what he’s talking about and chiefly Andy Conlon, Direc- BUDGET SELF STORAGE significant taxes to the county … since he took his Nobel for envi- tor of Planning & Zoning. Con- when all our local businesses are ronmental efforts to spread the lon presented a PowerPoint pre- suffering.” Conkey said. “We’re word on global warming world- sentation outlining three proffers sitting here trying to figure out wide. Sandy Charles, of Lacka- on the proposed site: monetary, how to help the local businesses wanna Bed & Breakfast, and Don spot zoning, and access. At the and adding more burdens to the Roberts of Front Royal Canoe time of the presentation Conlon town businesses. So until some- are co-chairs of the event. On had received email from County body can come to me with a clear Monday they met with council Administrator Doug Stanley em- reason why our businesses in to request support for the event. phasizing the dynamic impact town should pay extra money, I’m It was an effort they would soon the access proffer for a potential not in favor of it.” duplicate with the county. Leach’s Run Parkway right of way After some heated discussion At one point during its work might have and suggested future First Month FREE! over some of the finer points of session discussion, council play- liaison discussion. determining residential and com- fully (?) suggested a canoe race “Incompatibility of adjacent with 1 Month Paid Rent & Security Deposit mercial hauling and commiser- challenge to the county to deter- zoning or land uses is sufficient With Coupon *Subject to availability ate fees, Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek mine who the top paddlers of the grounds to deny approval of the stated, “If we don’t answer them canoe capital of Virginia really application, that’s another policy they’re just gonna keep banging are. decision for this legislative body” us over the head with it. Let’s put In addition to the potential (to consider),” Conlon said, add- INCREDIBLE PRICES! in a resolution, let Shae write it “Paddle Royal,” the event will ing, “It is in the public interest to 540-635-4000 • 800-296-0044 up with his articulate passion” on feature live music, food, a 3- acquire this [Leach’s Run] right Rt. 619 & Corner of Airport Rd • Front Royal this subject. mile river float to the event site of way and that is the town’s de- Page 34 • Warren County Report • Late March, 2009
However, with the old school renovation bids coming in significantly under originally anticipated levels, between $17.6 million and $19.7 million, versus what had initially been forecast to be a $23-million to $33- Warren County million project, the financial consultant’s pointed out the county is faced with additional decisions on what to do with approximately $6 million of excess capital.
County holds off decision on refinancing old WCHS loan Board hedges bets on savings and more flexibility with $6 million of free capital so significantly that BB&T was not only willing to allow early refinancing to lower its original 5.46-percent rate on the $23 million, but would also reduce the 1-percent pre- payment penalty by a quarter or even half percent. Originally the BB&T loan could only be refinanced to access interest rate savings every year at payment time. That date would have been Aug. 1, 2009. Cole and Sie- gel told the board the bank would allow refinancing as of April 1, at a 4.1-percent rate. On the original $35.69 million payoff, that one-and-a- half percent drop would realize the county annual debt service savings of $126,600, or $2.53 million over the term of the loan. They also explained that an additional $200,000 in savings would be realized through the bank agreeing to honor a locked in 2.8-percent rate on funds Davenport & Company’s Ted Cole shuffles during the anticipated 18-month construction period that Canoe confrontation the “deck” of high finance paperwork as will convert the now vacant, 68-year-old Warren County “On the River ‘09” Festival organizer San- he and bond consultant Dan Siegel explain High School into a new state-of-the-art middle school. dy Charles explains the town council has the changing marketplace’s impact on the So on March 17, the board was faced with locking in a “thrown down the paddle” to challenge the county’s recent $23 million bank bond issue total of $2.73 million in debt payment savings or waiting county supervisors to a canoe race for mu- to renovate historic Warren County High three weeks to see where those numbers were in relation nicipal supremacy. The board apparently School. to an anticipated Virginia Public School Association Bond accepted the challenge (at least it’s not pis- issue scheduled for April 9. tols at dawn) by approving a Resolution of By Roger Bianchini Under the existing VPSA spring bond issue scenario support of the event scheduled for Aug. 15 Warren County Report the county would realize the additional $140,000 in debt at the new Front Royal Luray Avenue Boat service payments, forecast at $143,533 annually, or $2.87 Landing Park and VFW Events Ground. - I’m Faced with a decision to “take the money and run” or million versus the $2.73 million in the BB&T refinancing betting they both try to paddle upstream. wait and see if you could run with a little more in three plan. weeks, the Warren County Board of Supervisors decided However, with the old school renovation bids coming in project (a new jail perhaps?). to roll the dice on falling interest rates continuing into significantly under originally anticipated levels, between I get the impression you favor BB&T option,” Shenan- April. $17.6 million and $19.7 million, versus what had initially doah District Supervisor Richard Traczyk observed. Sie- At stake is about a $140,000 difference in savings over been forecast to be a $23-million to $33-million project, gel agreed with that with the added flexibility of how to a 20-year payoff of the $23 million bond issue the board the financial consultant’s pointed out the county is faced spend the additional money, and the locked in savings, approved in the fall for the renovation of the old Warren with additional decisions on what to do with approxi- that was the case. However, he said it was the board’s call. County High School. On Saint Paddy’s Day, Richmond mately $6 million of excess capital from the original loan. Later he explained that BB&T had agreed to keep its offer bond consultants Dan Siegel and Ted Cole were back in The VPSA bond, while locked in at 3 percent, limits on the table through the early April timeframe when the town with good economic tidings. The dynamic financial the use of any of the borrowed money to school-related VPSA bond numbers and fluctuating interest rates could duo told the board that “because the market has returned construction projects. The bank scenario would give the be compared. to some semblance of normalcy” interest rates had fallen county the additional flexibility to use the money on any In the end the board unanimously approved Tony
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Carter’s motion to table a decision to the board’s April 7 in February. They noted that an earlier Public Hearing on morning meeting, which coincidentally falls the day be- the plan, which includes a potential 1000-foot expansion fore VPSA must have an answer on which municipalities of the runway at some point between 2017 and 2026, a will participate in its spring bond issue. number of surrounding property owners had objected to any plan that would entail the taking of any portion of Old WCHS renovation bids their properties. However, in defending the approval, Tony Carter and At the Warren County School Board’s March 12 meet- Glenn White later explained that the board had made no ing the bids were presented on the old WCHS renovation decision on ever actually expanding the runway or any project. The bids from low to high were: other part of the airport by the recent approval of the · Lantz Construction of Winchester $17,662,900 (low); 20-year plan. That approval simply kept the option alive · Howard Shockey & Sons, $17,848,700; should socio-economic circumstances change over the · Neilsen Builders, $18,246,710; next 20 years. Failing to approve the plan would not only · Dustin Construction, $18,411,000; have killed any foreseeable future opportunity to expand · Caldwell & Santmyers, $18,615,000; the airport in a changing world, but also dried up some · Brechbill & Helman, $18,923,500; existing federal and state funding streams for other on- · Lantz Construction of Broadway, $19,694,280; site airport improvements that are also portions of the St. Paddy’s Day coup · V.F. Pavone Construction at $19,746,930 (high). plan, White and Carter said. Little did the Warren County Board of Super- “As Mr. Siegel and Mr. Cole said earlier, ‘it gives us flex- visors realize that when they adjourned to Failure to communicate ibility,’ ” Carter said of keeping FRR’s 20-year plan alive. a March 17 close meeting, they would lose He added that no one he knew of on the board currently control - at least of their meeting room - to During their board comments, several supervisors ad- favored expanding the airport runway or the airport itself, a St. Paddy’s coup led by new board Chair dressed some unkind remarks aimed their way by two other than the possible acquisition of some property rec- Lynda McDonough, left, and Vice Chair Dee citizens, David Van Dorn and Rhonda Metcalf, during the ommended to facilitate the cutting of some trees deemed Schools, right. We’re still not sure if Board Public Concerns portion of the meetings. an existing flight hazard by the Federal Aviation Agency. Clerk Janice Dearaway, center, was an ac- Van Dorn and Metcalf lambasted the board majority for And even a decision on that minor land acquisition had tive participant in the uprising or had been being “sneaky” and “deceitful” landgrabbers for approv- not yet been made, White and Carter added. taken hostage. ing the 20-year Front Royal-Warren County Airport Plan Would I want to live in the White House… House. Several were very en- al Finals . They expressed delight of their potential-schools that thusiastic about living there and in meeting kids from all over the challenge them, inspire them, and experiencing the thrill of having world. instill in them a sense of wonder crème brulee if you wanted it I was so pleased to interview the about the world around them.” I (or anything else for that mat- girls, share some time with them found all of that at Hilda J. Barbo- ter from the kitchen) and run- and hear about their world and ur and I know I will find it when ning throughout the large home. their impressions of it. President I visit other schools in Warren They’d love to have their grand- Obama stated in a Parade Maga- County with the sole purpose of mother live with them. Others zine article written to his daugh- reporting the good news from felt that having Secret Service ters that he “wants all our young our kids. around all the time would be very children to go to schools worthy distracting and not so private. They were also concerned about getting lost, not seeing their Dad enough, and being the center of others’ attention. About meet- $ DynaTax $ ing the Obama girls they were all unanimous that it would be a thrill. Nicole assured us though, Tax Preparation $75 that Sasha and Malia are just like 2 W2’s us, so we should treat them as 2 Children we would anyone else who came 2 Vehicles to our school. When asked 2 Credits (Child Tax, Child Care) what they would question the Emma, Nicole, Nina, Michaela, Morgan and Kristyna 2 e-file (Federal & VA) girls about, they simply wanted to know if they jumped on their Plus Direct Deposit By Mary Ellen South Interests range from playing beds and if they felt normal. Warren County Report outdoors, reading, participating According to Joey Waters, prin- in sports-especially soccer- sail- cipal of the school, all of the girls I recently joined six 5th grad- ing, dancing, babysitting and tu- are excellent students and good DynaTax ers from Hilda J. Barbour school toring. While getting to know citizens. In fact, Morgan and for lunch. While they chewed them I asked about how they felt Nina are headed to Rockingham 540-635-4640 on packed and bought lunches, I about our new President and if County to participate in Destina- 824 John Marshall Hwy got to know these exciting young they would like to live like the tion Imagination Regionals where Front Royal, VA gals. Obama girls do in the White last year they made it to the Glob- $ $ Page 36 • Warren County Report • Late March, 2009
“It’s good, this discussion among merchants, groups meeting and getting together. It’s an opportunity for us to be more creative. And I think that’s what can happen in these negative times. People get to tap into Downtown what they are really made of.” – Downtown Front Royal’s Catherine Wolniewicz
DFR, EDA, town tourism rally around downtown merchants Obama jumps on the ‘Main St.’ bandwagon – give the small businessman some
Networking at the Main and Chester Street hub of downtown Front Royal are, from left, Warren County Report’s Alison Duvall, Marla Tay- lor Jones (EDA), James K. Martin (Operations Management Consultant), Jennifer Keck (Visitor’s Center), Kathy Soranzo (Valley Finds), Valerie Johnson (Listhus Gallery), Catherine Wolneiwicz (DFR), and Herb Melrath (Main St. Daily Grind). By Roger Bianchini and a half of publishing our “Main yond Wall Street and the Fortune to see that America’s employ- ization of need, particularly on Warren County Report St. Merchants face tough times” 500 companies, on March 16, ment and productive heartbeat the governmental level. cover story that the President of President Obama called small doesn’t fall into full cardiac ar- Downtown Front Royal’s Cath- Talk about results!!! – Not only the United States announced ini- business “the heart of the Ameri- rest – which brings us back Main erine Wolniewicz, The EDA’s is Front Royal Town Manager tiatives to see that at least some can economy” and credited that Street Front Royal. Marla Taylor Jones, and the Visi- Michael Graham hustling to put billions of the several trillion dol- heart with creating as much as 70 Those downtown merchants we tor Center’s Jennifer Keck, among a municipal face on efforts to lars of federal financial sector percent of new jobs in America spoke to last issue pointed to the some other downtown merchants facilitate community small busi- bailout – oops, we mean stimulus over the past decade. beginning of efforts to create the say that networking has begun ness survival, but it seems Presi- – money manages to filter down So if employment, or the lack of type of private-public communi- and is expanding. dent Barack Obama got the mes- to Main Street America. In an- it, is to be the deciding factor in cations and networking that will “Absolutely it is,” Wolniewicz sage too. nouncing a series of measures to whether America falls past reces- facilitate them through difficult says. “We had our [DFR] town Okay, okay – maybe it’s just a get at least $15 billion of credit, sionary trends into a full-blown times. However, some questioned discussion meeting last month. coincidence that within a week loans and tax breaks flowing be- Depression, perhaps it would pay the level of commitment or real- And the EDA has a meeting com- Late March, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 37
“They are a great audience. They can come out here for the day. They can come out here for a couple hours for that matter. Or they can come out for the weekend. We are really pushing that initiative and bringing the partners together … to attract those people … to stop here first and have some fun before they leave the Downtown area.” – Tourism’s Jennifer Keck on DC Metro market ing up with the town that Mike downtown to help us bring peo- tive energy that is moving things – the lodging partners, the out- that’s what we’re working on right Graham is going to attend at the ple to downtown,” Melrath says. forward that maybe people don’t fitters, the parks, the downtown now – how much more we can do EDA. And so it’s definitely hap- He pointed to a “three-tiered” see right now, but is still happen- – to attract those people and to as a unified group.” pening. A lot of this is just com- attack on promoting downtown. ing.” get them to not just drive into the ing together now. Whereas the “Tier One is sort of the region- park and back, but to stop here Hopeful signs communication maybe wasn’t as al-national kind of thing, which A beautiful flower first and have some fun before good six months ago, people are is more the EDA and tourism they leave the area. Peripherally Wolniewicz says that while some picking up on things now.” – the town. They’re looking at “I think this whole area – this there is some national exposure downtown businesses are suffer- Several DFR reps present the bigger picture, trying to bring town, this community – it has so that we get because of some of ing as new consumer spending pointed to a meeting of their Pro- people downtown – how do we much to offer. There is so much the travel guides we’re in as well. patterns and larger retail com- motions Committee the evening get people not just downtown, opportunity – the sky is the limit But my main print advertising is petitors emerge, others appear of this interview. “We’re going but into Warren County and into here, we can be Virginia’s play- focusing right there in our back- to be doing well. Those that are over things like what the current Front Royal? ground,” Keck said, allowing her yard, because we are their back- seeing success have found ways merchant’s group is doing – the “Then you’ve got Tier Two, promotional acumen to roll. yard,” Keck said of a rich tourism to network and merge their com- co-op advertising, the radio, the which is the DFR and the cham- “It’s good, this discussion among market perhaps looking for vaca- mon interests to mutual benefit, Tourism Tuesdays where there ber – how do we help bring peo- merchants, groups meeting and tions, or what do they call them? she believes. All present agreed are the radio [promotions],” Herb ple downtown between the big- getting together. It’s an opportu- – Staycations – closer to home. that aggressive and modern mar- Melrath of the Main Street Daily ger events? nity for us to be more creative. “The point is national and re- keting techniques, utilizing the Grind observed. Coming events “And then you’ve got Tier Three, And I think that’s what can hap- gional promotions have been tak- Internet, e-mail lists, centralized would be scrutinized like the 23rd which is the individual merchants pen in these negative times. Peo- ing place,” Taylor Jones says. “The market sites and traditional ad- Annual Virginia Wine & Crafts – okay, I need to do something ple get to tap into what they are EDA is helping to underwrite vertising are increasingly impor- Festival (May 16), in which local to get people in my store next really made of. And it happens some of the promotional pieces tant today. businesses are offered on-street week, next month. Who can I on an individual level, but it also for local and regional. The DFR “It’s not a ghost town. – There vendor discounts it was pointed work together with to do these happens on a group level. And and its affiliate programs to even- are a lot of stores that are really out, the Thursday Art Walks, the little details, whether its coop ad- that’s what I see happening here,” tually create the Downtown Main weathering the storm and hold- Gazebo Gatherings, and Festival vertising, whether it’s a special, Wolniewicz said. “As a group, as Street Program are coalescing ing their own,” she says. Wolnie- of the Leaves. whether I put a banner out, what- a town, as a county – it’s an op- and working together. So you’ve wicz pointed to the strategy of “So as Main Street merchants ever it is. So, it’s all these groups portunity for us to look at things got three major entities here that one specialty shop, for its aggres- we want to tie into those activi- together – we need them all,” he a little bit differently and move in have all been working actively at sive marketing and networking ties to create synergy, to bring concluded. a different direction. Rather than this. 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So what we’re “Everyone here downtown is getting bogged down with ‘Uh nicated as a unified entity. – And of 400 people, which is growing. trying to do as the Promotions really working at having the vari- oh, what’s happening?’ – it’s an Committee is to bring the mer- ous entities that have a vested opportunity.” MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. chants, the chamber, the town, interest in what happens here, Obviously she hasn’t been privy the EDA together and say here’s working together,” Wolniewicz to recent town-county liaison You can be George L Karnes II what’s happening in a bigger pic- says. “And what’s been really en- discussions, I found myself think- Financial AdvisorTo learn about the benefits of an ture – and then plan out for the couraging, and one of the things ing. ready toGeorge L Karnes II rest of the year, all of our market- that we didn’t feel has really been “It’s like the lotus flower, are 115 N RoyalEdward Ave Jones IRA, call or visit today. retire or not.Financial Advisor Front Royal, VA 22630 ing activities that we want to do reflected in the media is the posi- you familiar with the lotus flow- . 540-635-6798 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC er? – It is this beautiful flower 115 N Royal Ave that can only grow out of muck,” Ready isGeorge L Karnes II Warren County Report she added, drawing laughter un- FrontFinancial Royal, VA Advisor 22630 til those present saw the lone better.540-635-6798. reporter among them scribbling Leanne Bryant www.edwardjones.com Member115 SIPC N Royal Ave Sales Manager furiously. – Okay, I relented – she has been keeping up with town- Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-6798437-A South Royal Avenue 122 W 14th Street, PMB 20 county liaison efforts. 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He does a lot of advertising and ety or the chamber or whoever it the customer base has changed. on now, is, for example, the mer- Humane Society changes events … it goes back to how you may be,” Melrath said. “Then if a So the fact you’re on Main Street chants getting together and doing hours, drops adoption fees. are adapting to the environment merchant says ‘what about this?’ a may not be the problem. You co-op advertising. That probably and market you are in,” she said representative will be there to say need to take to look at who’s your wouldn’t have been happening Cat adoption fees dropped of Vino e Formaggio’s Christian yes or no, or we’ll take it under customer, who’s your market.” at all before – but that’s a good dramatically – other neat Failmezger. advisement, or whatever it takes “Ultimately you come back to thing,” Melrath says of efforts to stuff too! to work with the individual mer- business models, as Herb is say- make marketing more affordable. ‘Festivus’ for the rest of us? chants to see what we can do. ing. – Are you staying fresh with “Then it’s what else can they do? “And hopefully what we are the changing times? Are you – Well, they may want to co-op “One thing these merchants trying to do is make this Pro- staying on top of it or did you with one another, a couple of the need to do is keep their doors motions Committee the hub of get caught up in the good times stores that are similar, like D&P open and their welcome lights on promotions and marketing and a and forget to change a strategy?” Chocolates and Vino e Formag- during the festivals, unless they communication tool for the mer- Wolniewicz says. gio doing wine and chocolates want to do what every merchant chants. And if there is something “There is natural attrition in together, they’re pairing in ways that participates does, which is in tourism that Jennifer wants the small business sector, every that the individual stores are do- buy a booth,” the EDA’s Marla to get out, we can at least get it day, every month, every year,” the ing things together. Is it because Taylor Jones says. back out to everybody and make EDA’s Taylor Jones points out of of necessity, well yea, it probably Questioned about the necessity it that communications funnel,” even more normal economic cli- is. But that’s a good thing that is to compete with outside mer- Martin said of what he termed a mates. “Right now it’s being mag- coming out and hopefully will chants by buying space to pro- still evolving process. nified, and [problems] are being continue.” mote your business that is already blamed on the economic crisis. In an effort to increase adop- downtown, several present reiter- But there is attrition that occurs Change is all around you … invention tions, the Humane Society ated that at least at the chamber’s constantly all the time. So, it’s of Warren County’s Julia H. Wine & Crafts Festival, locals and But Main Street is not alone hard to really define what is the So it seems many in the private Wagner Animal Shelter has chamber members were offered in having to adjust to changing cause [of some problems] when sector, and even a few in the pub- reduced cat adoption fees discounts on street vendor space. times. Small businesses around there is a certain level of attrition lic, seem to be getting it. Now radically, and established new Negotiations with the sponsors the county are suffering, as well, that is endemic anyway.” we’ll find out if our elected lead- hours of operation. of the other festivals would be several directly involved in the “It’s always changing. It’s never ers and municipal administra- The shelter is now open ev- necessary to pursue similar or local economy pointed out. stationary, even two years ago, tors are really listening. We can ery day (including Sundays!), better “home field” advantages “I think part of it depends on a year ago. Right now we just only hope they are. Possibly the except Wednesday,. Hours are for downtown businesses. the business, what they may be happen to be in a very low place time for hard-line political and the same every open day, from It is just such a necessity to pay selling. It could be the business it- because our country is in a very economic ideologies has passed. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perhaps as- to compete with outside vendors self,” Melrath says of the changing low state [economically]. So that For if as one town vice mayor tonishingly to some, but oth- during local festivals that some marketplace. “But it’s happening obviously trickles down,” Wolnie- has been fond of saying in recent ers may wonder why someone of the Main Street merchants we not just on Main Street, it’s hap- wicz says of a different read on years, “a rising [economic] tide didn’t think of it sooner, cat spoke to previously say is a self- pening all across the board. Just “trickle-down economics.” raises all ships,” it would appear adoption fees are now only $35 defeating aspect of major local because you’re on Main Street the inverse – a sinking economic which includes adoption, spay/ promotional events. doesn’t mean that your problems tide – can leave those same ships Necessity is the mother of … neuter, vaccinations, micro- “And that’s one of the objects is because you’re on Main Street. broken and floundering in the chipping and de-worming. of our Promotions Committee, The problems is the economy; But from necessity comes in- muck. To raise funds so that we may to bring those different issues the problem is you need to do vention, those present agreed. continue to offer lower fees, together more as a communica- some things with your business “One of the good things that the humane society has a vari- tions tool with the Heritage Soci- because business has changed, has come out of what is going ety of fundraisers and impor- tant meetings planned. THE APPLE HOUSE · On May 2-3 we will hold an Adopt-A-Thon at the shelter: OF LINDEN, VA SINCE 1963 · We will also be holding an auction at the shelter on May Announcing new dinners Tuesday-Sunday 4- 2. You may view the items at 8 pm for $8.99! Just good food! So come by and stop and see 1 p.m.; sale starts at 5 p.m. We us and try one of our new dinners starting March 3rd! New Spring need donations of good items for this sale. Please call the inventory arriving all the time! 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Town, EDA host downtown merchantsEDA Executive Director Jennifer McDonald pre- pares EDA and town pow- er point presentations explaining why local gov- ernment and small busi- ness is at the end of the federal stimulus package gravy train, as Front Roy- al Town Manager Michael Graham fends off con- fused merchants.
Front Royal Mayor Eugene Tewalt greets about 40 downtown small business people, local government and EDA officials to a “brainstorming” session on is- Valley Collector WC-DC com- sues and strategies to deal with a difficult economic muter bus service owner Bruce environment. - “We’re going to prevail ... we have to Coulliette explains his compa- work together,” the mayor said. ny’s commitment to not only ad- vertising Downtown Front Royal, but also bringing DC Metro pa- trons to local festival events.
Front Royal Town Manager Michael Graham reminisces about a childhood when week- end street sales were “a big deal” in Main Street America, Front Royal to be specific.
Cakes, cookies and brownies for all occasions. Call Tina We knew that $60,000 of Wayside Theater seats and accessories would come today to place your order! in handy some day - familiar downtown faces meet and greet at EDA offices as they prepare to hear exactly what municipal government and quasi-governmen- tal institutions have to offer “the backbone” of the US economy ... unfortunately it wasn’t a billion-dollar stimulus package. 540-635-5247 www.bakedtoperfection.com Page 40 • Warren County Report • Late March, 2009
It was noted the town [of Leesburg] took out a $63 million utility bond on Feb. 14, 2006, and that Legal the town planned to pay those bonds off from revenue generated by its waste and wastewater systems. The 2006 water and sewer rate hike in Leesburg went into effect on Jan. 1, 2006.
Could Leesburg utility case ruling impact Front Royal? Circuit court pares back 100-percent out-of-town water and sewer charges By Roger Bianchini were they located in town. Four the in-town rate. It was noted the cent. In rendering his opinion the Another noted that there are Warren County Report national chain restaurants new town took out a $63 million utili- judge ruled the town had not met specific legal differences in the to Warren County are challeng- ty bond on Feb. 14, 2006, and that the standard of objectively prov- two cases. One is the presence of It remains unclear exactly what, ing the meals tax component of the town planned to pay those ing its rates were based on legally the “Andy Guest statute” on the if any, impact a March 6 court those fees as excessive and un- bonds off from revenue gener- justified criteria. case in Warren County. That stat- opinion on Town of Leesburg reasonable, reflecting as they do ated by its waste and wastewa- However, the judge refused a ute approved by the state legisla- water and sewer rates in Loud- as much as $12,000 of $13,000 ter systems. The 2006 water and request by the plaintiffs for reim- ture and introduced by the late oun County might have on litiga- monthly water and sewer bills. sewer rate hike in Leesburg went bursement of past over charges. legislator whose name it bears in- tion here. That March 6 opinion Several years ago Front Royal into effect on Jan. 1, 2006. Horne ruled that filing a written formally, allows towns of certain stated that Leesburg’s water and settled another corridor water In response to a complaint complaint about the fees did not smaller sizes to charge whatever sewer rates in a defined service and sewer fee suit out of court. filed by a number of custom- mean the plaintiff’s payments central utility rate they can reach area outside the town limits were That challenge of the utility charge ers on Oct. 6, 2006, protesting were “involuntary.” an agreement with customers to excessive and illegal. aspect of the 1998 town-county the increase, Horne wrote in his Observers of the case here on pay. That statute did not apply to The litigation filed by four corri- corridor agreement involved March 6 opinion that Leesburg both the town and county side the Leesburg case. dor restaurants against the Town corridor industrial laundry FDR had failed to justify that 2006 rate declined official comment. How- of Front Royal here is both simi- Services. FDR challenged the hike. He reduced the town’s wa- ever, one expressed the opinion Email: lar and different. The case here double water and sewer utility ter rate charge to 45.51 percent the Leesburg case could face a involves aspects of “fees in lieu fee industrial corridor customers of the in-town rate, and the sewer series of appeals that could go on [email protected] of taxes” attached to town water are charged under the Route 522 charge was reduced by 36.53 per- for years. and sewer bill to county commer- Corridor Agreement. As with cial customers. plaintiffs in the Leesburg case, Leesburg charged double the FDR contended those charges in-town rates to the custom- were unfair and unreasonable. ers outside the town limits that Three state and one federal case County Fair wins state awards reflected a series of agreements ended up unresolved when the between the Town of Leesburg case was settled early last year. The Warren County Fair Association attended and Loudoun County. The cur- The 19-page opinion in the the 92nd Annual Virginia Association of Fairs con- rent litigation in Warren County Leesburg case came from Circuit ference held this past January 2-3. The conference challenging Town of Front Royal Court Judge Thomas Horne. was attended by 54 county fairs and festivals from water and sewer rates involves Horne references a series of across the state of Virginia, with over 500 attend- aspect of the 1998 Front Royal- town-county agreements on util- ees. Warren County Corridor Agree- ity services dating from the 1980s ment which allows the town to and 1990s, but notes that between Each year the conference holds Communication extend central water and sewer 1998 and 2000 Leesburg raised competition for the Fairs. This is broken down by service into the county for in- its water and sewer rate to out the size of the fairs and their gate attendance. There creased fees. In commercial busi- of town customers by 50 percent are 3 levels and the Warren County Fair competes ness cases, those fees are equal to the in-town rate. Then in 2006 in the second level of 8,000- 20, 000 gate attendance. the taxes businesses would pay it raised that rate to 100 percent The Warren County Fair is proud to announce that They came home with 5 – 1st place awards, 3- 2nd place awards and a plaque for “OVER ALL BEST’,
Brochure- First Place Blue Ribbon and Plaque
Pageant Program- - First Place Blue Ribbon and Plaque Website- First Place Blue Ribbon and Plaque Tabloid- First Place Blue Ribbon and Plaque Photo Essay- First Place Blue Ribbon and Plaque Wendy Weir, WCF Secretary, Elaine Dil- Serving Warren & All Surrounding Counties Premium Book / Catalog- Second Place Red Rib- low, Director VAF, Loretta Herrell, WCF “Producers of Quality Buildings for 36 years” bon Adm. Sec. Fair Map – Second Place Red Ribbon • Re-roof & Re-side Existing Structures Poster- Second Place Red Ribbon Each year there are a variety of topics presented • Horse Barns & Arenas to the fairs. This year Wendy Weir, Warren County • Commercial Buildings At this year’s conference Joye Wood, President of Fair Secretary, presented the topic “ How to Build • Machinery Storages the Warren County Fair Association and President your Website”. • Garages of The Virginia Association of Fairs completed her 2 year term as the 1st Woman President. The new The Warren County Fair is an all volunteer fair. President for the 2009-2011 term is Keith Johnson, They meet every Thursday eve at 6:30 p.m. at the from the Prince William County Fair, Manassas, fair office. Anyone interested in joining and giving Va. back to the community the fair is a good place to 1.800.842.0276 • [email protected] The Warren County Fair is proud to announce be. Check out their website www.warrencountyfair. that Tom Eshelman, Vice President of the Warren com or call the fair office at 635-5827. www.timberlinebuildings.com County Fair was voted to the VAF Board. Black & White
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Come and get your Spring off to a fun start in the beautiful community of Browntown Community
AS Rhodes - a job well done Browntown’s Redbud Festival means Spring must be here
By Powel Harding proceeds go to its benefit. sale and bake sale. There Warren County Report The community center pro- will be lots of crafters sell- vides a meeting place for all ing their wears, craft dem- Spring is just around the the children and adults in onstrators, Civil War re-en- corner ... some would say the community – and quite actors will also be on hand. it’s already here. Time to get an active place it is with Plenty of food and music out and enjoy some clem- bluegrass music month- continuing all day long. – ent weather. That weather ly, Christmas Caroling, a And, of course, the famous – and we know it will hold Valentine’s Day party, St. Gooney Creek Duck Race – means it’s perfect timing Patrick’s Day Dance, Easter (with cash prizes) starts at On March 9, the Front Royal Town Council ac- knowledged students and administrators from A.S. for the 7th Annual Brown- Egg hunt, Halloween party 11 a.m. Rhodes Elementary School for recognition of the town Redbud Festival, be- for the kids and the annual Come and get your Spring excellence of their Recycling Program. From left, ing held April 18, from 9 4th of July Parade and Fire- off to a fun start in the beau- are Jimmy Steenson, Emma Ruby and Alexis Sch- a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival works. tiful community of Brown- neider. Behind are (from left) Principal Mrs. Whittle, is held at the Browntown The Redbud Festival will town. 4th grade teacher Ms. Pfeiffer and Mayor Eugene Tewalt. Community Center and all feature a House Tour, plant March 23-29, 2009 23-29, March WeeklyService Features King LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of justice helps you resolve a problem that might have been unfairly attributed to the wrong person. Spend the weekend doing some long-neglected chores. It’s All Because SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- By Kevin S. Engle The police caught us. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) ber 21) You might feel justified in your Warren County Report They threw my ass in jail again, along with the You’ll want to discourage well-mean- anger toward someone you suspect • On March 29, 1806, the Great rest of me. ing but potentially ill-advised interfer- betrayed your trust. But it could help if National Pike, also known as the Cum- My wife hired an expensive attorney to repre- ence in what you intend to accomplish. you take the time to check if your sus- berland The Road, past becomes few weeks the first are high- a blur, but here’s Your work has a better chance to suc- picions have substance. waywhat funded I do byknow. the national I’m in jail.treasury. And it’s all because sent me. ceed if it reflects you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Theof my initial mailbox. appropriation That’s of right. $30,000 I’m in jail because I won my case. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The December 21) Ignore distractions if was made by congressional act and I sued the Post Office driver and the mailbox Bovine’s well-deserved reputation for you hope to accomplish your goal by coveredof my thestupid first leg mailbox. from Cumberland, And because of the mail loyalty could be tested if you learn that the deadline you agreed to. Keep the Md.,carrier through who the bumped Appalachian it with Moun- his vehicle while de- manufacturer for faulty construction. it might be misplaced. But don’t rely finish line in sight, and you should be tainslivering to Wheeling our mail. in western Ever since Virginia that happened, the I won. The jury awarded me three and a half on rumors. Check the stories out able to cross it with time to spare. on the Ohio River. million bucks. CAPRICORN (December 22 to lid pops open whenever it wants to. And that’s before you decided to act. • On March 28, 1915, the first Amer- My attorney stole my money. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) January 19) Your creative self contin- when all my troubles began. ues to dominate through much of the ican is killed in the eight-month-old I tracked him down and beat him You’ve been going on adrenaline for a European It all started conflict whenthat would I received become a notice for jury long time, and this unexpected lull in a week. Also, despite a few problems duty, although I didn’t know that because it blew up. that have cropped up, that recent known as the First World War. Leon recent spate of excitement could be Thrasher,away. a 31-year-old mining engi- I got arrested again, and they just what you need to restore your romantic connection seems to be thriv- ing. neer I did and not native report of for Massachusetts, jury duty because I didn’t threw my ass in jail again, along energy levels. Enjoy it. drowned when a German submarine AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- with the rest of me. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) torpedoedknow I was the supposed cargo-passenger to. ship Friends can be counted on to help you ary 18) As curious as you might be, it’s The police came to arrest me. So here I sit. In jail. And it’s all best to avoid trying to learn a col- Falaba, on its way from Liverpool to deal with a perplexing personal situa- West I did Africa, the off only the coastintelligent of England. thing I could think of. because of my stupid mailbox. tion. But remember to keep your circle league’s secret. That sort of knowl- It’s too late for me, but not for of advisers limited only to those edge could drag you into a difficult I• ran.On March 25, 1933, President Her- you’re sure you can trust. workplace situation at some point bert The Hoover bloodhounds accepts the newlycaught com- me seven minutes you. Learn from my mistakes. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Securi- down the line. missionedlater. USS Sequoia as the official Here’s what you need to know: ty-loving Lions do not appreciate PISCES (February 19 to March 20) presidential The cops yacht. threw Before my it asswas com-in jail, along with the -Never trust your mother-in-law, uncertainty in any form. But some- Instead of spending too much time missioned as the presidential yacht, or anyone named Brutus and Igor. times changing situations can reveal floundering around wondering if you therest Department of me. Iof shared Commerce a cell used with the two nice fellows hidden stresses in time to repair a rela- can meet your deadline, you need to Sequoianamed as Brutus a decoy and to catch Igor. Prohibi- -Don’t get into an Oscar Mayer tionship before it’s too late. spend more time actually working tion Somehow, law-breakers. my new roommates found the key Wienermobile. VIRGO (August 23 to September toward reaching it. -And most importantly, practice 22) This is a good time for single Vir- BORN THIS WEEK: You have a to• On our March home 24, and 1958, letElvis themselves Presley out. gos to make a love connection. Be natural gift for attracting new friends, is I inducted thought intoit best the to U.S. stay Army.put, but I got blamed safe mail. Always pick it up from careful not to be too judgmental about who are drawn to your unabashed love Althoughanyway. he had been drafted the pre- the Post Office. your new “prospect” — at least until of what life should be all about. vious December, the Army granted him The a deferral police so heput could me finish on shoot-a chain gang. I was you know more about her or him. © 2009 King Features Syndicate, Inc. ingpicking the film up “King trash Creole.” along the highway, minding my The author’s mother-in-law own• On Marchbusiness, 27, 1964,whenthe Brutus strongest and Igor drove by has not visited him in jail even Give your business the exposure it needs by placing an ad in the only locally-owned newspaper earthquakein a stolen in U.S. Oscar history, Mayer measuring Wienermobile. They one time. And who said crime in Warren County. 8.4kidnapped on the Richter me. scale, slams south- Alison Duvall: call 540-551-2072 or email [email protected] ern TheyAlaska, made creating me a deadlyrob a Pigglytsunami. Wiggly. doesn’t pay? Leanne Bryant: call 540-305-6347 or email [email protected] Some 125 people were killed and thou- Engle’s Angle sands injured. The tidal wave, which measured over 100 feet at points, dev- astated towns along the Gulf of Alaska and caused carnage in British Colum- bia, Canada; Hawaii; and the West Coast of the United States. • On March 26, 1970, the classic documentary “Woodstock,” showing the August 1969 concert that drew half a million people to a dairy farm in New York, premieres. The film won an Oscar for Best Documentary. • On March 23, 1999, author Thomas Harris delivers his 600-page manu- script for his new novel, “Hannibal,” to Delacorte press. He had promised the follow-up to “The Silence of the Lambs” more than 10 years earlier as part of a two-book contract that paid him a $5.2 million advance.
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Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce
THE LIFELINE SERIES – CONTINUES Chamber members. It’s a great way to sentation” on Saturday, April 11. There will of survivors helping them find their inner shops in Winchester, Berryville, Purcell- promote your business or activity. The be two sessions, one for adults (18+) and harmony. They promote healthy, harmoni- ville, and Stephens City. Donations of new Join us for the 4th Business Support Semi- Chamber Thing will be mailed quarterly one for children (ages 9-17). The seminar ous relationships among all people. They and gently-used items from the community nar in “The Lifeline Series” – anticipating beginning April 1st. Cost is $75 per quar- will show adults what to look for when collaborate with the community to provide are welcome. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and meeting your customer’s needs on ter or $260 for entire year. Flyer must be overseeing their children on the internet. a comprehensive, supportive, and harmo- Monday through Saturday. Community April 8th, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the 8 ½ x 11 – single or doubled sided. For The children’s session will show how dan- nious response to the issues of sexual volunteers are also needed to support the EDA conference room. Casey Willson, more information call Pam at 635-3185 or gerous posting personal information on the and domestic violence. Offering the same shop’s operations. Visit www.blueridge- Retail Specialist with the Maryland Small [email protected]. internet can be. The adult session will be quality services you have come to expect, hospice.org or call 540-536-5210 for more Business Development Center will be the 10:30-11:30 AM and the children’s session the contact numbers remain the same. information. presenter. Cost is $10 Chamber members WINE & NINE GOLF TOURNAMENT will be 12:30- 1:30 PM. Light refreshments Business 540-635-9194, Hotline 540-635- • The members of the Front Royal Ora- - $20 Nonmembers. To register for the will be served. This seminar is free and 9062. Harmony Place, formerly Warren torio Society, which has been presenting seminar call 635-3185. Casey will also A Wine & Nine Golf Tournament will be open to the public. The seminar will be County Council on Domestic Violence, will free concerts of beautiful choral music be conducting one-on-one 1 ½ hour ses- held this year in conjunction with the Wine presented by Dr. Gary W. Reynolds, for- host its Third Annual Fashion, “Weavers of for over 45 years, are rehearsing for the sions for retail business owners on April & Craft Festival. It will be held on Thurs- mer Chief of Police in Winchester, VA. He Dreams” on Friday March 27th. This event 2009 Spring concerts in April. During this 8th & 9th. Cost is $30. To register call day, May 14 at Bowling Green Country hopes to see some of his old law enforce- will include dinner by Bluefield Catering period of world-wide economic problems it the Chamber at 635-3185. Sponsored by Club. Registration will begin at 5pm with ment friends at the presentation. Please and silent auctions. The show will feature is important that our community not forget the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber tee-off beginning at 5:30. Participants will RSVP to 635-3522 if you plan to attend fashions from A Second Chance, Peebles, one of its chief cultural organizations, a of Commerce, Economic Development play 9 holes of golf for various prizes. this seminar. Fashion Bug, and Famous Footwear in 501C(3) not-for-profit, that exists only be- Authority and the Lord Fairfax Small Busi- At the end of the tournament, a cocktail collections for ‘Dream Vacations’, ‘Dream cause of the community’s support. We are ness Development Center. reception will be held that will feature 3 MEMBER NEWS Vocations’, and ‘Dream Ventures’. Tickets soliciting ads from area businesses to be wine tasting stations. Each station will are limited and on sale now from Harmony placed in the program for the up-coming CAREER & COLLEGE FAIR showcase either red wine, white wine, • Special Discounts at Royal Oak Comput- Place and its Board members at $35 each. concerts. This ad money is a major source or a dessert wine. Gourmet appetizers ers. Mention this ad and that you are a Contact 540-635-9194 to make your res- of income for the Society and we rely on it The 2009 Career & College Fair is sched- will also be available to showcase proper chamber member and receive $2 off 50 ervations. Heighten you’re a-wear-ness for our very existence. Information about uled to be held on April 16th. The event pairings for each wine. Wineries will be in pack CD-R’s and $1 off any ink cartridge. and don’t miss out on this event. A Second the ads is available at the Chamber office will be held at Skyline High School from 8 attendance to educate participants about This is for a limited time only, special ends Chance Thrift Boutique will hold a Parking or by calling 622-6974. Please help us to a.m. until 11:20 a.m. and Warren County their wine and it’s attributes. We will be on March 21, 2009. Come in and see what Lot Toy Sale on March 21st between 10am continue our mission which is “Enriching High School from 12 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. offering various sponsorship opportuni- Royal Oak Computers can do for you to- and 2pm behind the store at 317 East Main the Shenandoah Valley”. For more infor- Lunch will be provided to participating ven- ties including tee sponsors, green spon- day! Street. All toys will be priced at $1.00 or mation on FROS, go to www.frontroyalor- dors. Businesses are encouraged to par- sors, goody bag sponsors, & advertising • North Warren Volunteer Fire & Rescue less. Then go inside and check out our atoriosociety.org. ticipate. There is a $35 registration fee and opportunities. In addition to BGCC, we Department will have their pancake break- new lower prices and special deals! For • Ladies Night Out sponsored by “Friends all proceeds benefit the College Access are looking for just one additional “over- fast on Saturday, March 21st. more information on this sale call Charles For A Cure” Relay For Life Team will be Network scholarship program. Contact all” sponsor. This sponsor would receive • Blue Ridge Hospice will hold Capturing Mills at 540-636-9194. Regular store held on Friday, April 3rd, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. the Chamber to register. prime advertising features that includes Memories on March 21, April 18, May 16 hours are M-S 10-5, Donations accepted at the Elks Lodge. Come enjoy a night of their name/logo on all marketing materials from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at 333 W. Cork till 4:30. fun (without the kids), shopping, music, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE COMES referencing the tournament. (This includes Street, Suite 405 Winchester, VA. Regis- • Class of 2015 S.W.A.T. (Students With games 50/50 raffles, demonstrations, priz- FROM THE HEART! their name on advertisements promoting tration is required – call 540/536-5210. A Target- CANCER) Relay For Life Team es and anything else the night might bring. the Wine & Craft Festival where appropri- • The Front Royal Women’s Resource will be sponsoring a Skate 4 A Cure party Admission : $5 Donation Save the date! Tuesday, April 28th. Supe- ate as well.) Signage at the event, includ- Center will be holding their breakfast on on Friday, March 27th, 6 – 9 p.m. at Mac’s • Girl Scouts of Shawnee Council is hold- rior customer service is an organization’s ing their choice of a tee sponsor/signage Tuesday, March 24th, 7:30 a.m. at Villa Gi- Roller Rink on Rt.522. Admission is ing its’ 2009 Girl Cookie Blitz all day on or individual’s ability to consistently and at their hole of choice; a full page/full color useppe. The topic will be honoring Wom- $10.00 per person and includes 3 hours of April 4, 2009. Area Girl Scouts will be sell- constantly exceed customer expecta- ad on the inside back cover of the Tast- en’s History Month and Dare To Dream skating, pizza, drinks, snacks, and prizes. ing cookies in neighborhoods, store fronts, tions. The reward for your efforts is a loyal ing Menu that will be presented to all par- Recipients with special guest Debbie Rut- Proceeds benefit Relay For Life. More In- and different locations around the com- customer who returns again and again to ticipants; the opportunity to place items in ter, Rector of Calvary Episcopal Church. formation call (540)974-9879. munity to meet the demand for these tasty purchase your product or visit your des- the goody bags that will be presented to Cost is $10 at the door. First 10 RSVPs • The Skyline High School Athletic Asso- treats! The Girl Scout Cookie Program is tination. To earn your customers’ repeat all participants; a table/booth at the cock- will receive half price breakfasts. Please ciation is accepting brick paver orders until the premier business and economic liter- business you need to focus on Attitude, tail reception as well as the opportunity to rsvp to the FRWRC at 636-7007. March 31, 2009. The bricks will be laid in acy program for girls. It is an integral part Consistency, Service and Teamwork. At- say a few words during the social time are • The Blue Ridge Arts Council would like the Skyline High School Football Stadium of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. titude is EVERYTHING. With a positive all benefits to becoming a sponsor of this to remind you that the Sixth Annual Din- in front of the concession stand. Stop by Through the Cookie Activity, Girl Scouts attitude and sincere desire to serve others, event. The cost is $500; which is a great ner Roast will be held on March 26th, and take a look at what was placed in Fall gain valuable business and life skills, in- you will earn the loyalty of your customers deal considering the advertising value honoring Dave and Evie Moreman as our 2008. The bricks make excellent gradua- cluding money management, teamwork, and the respect of your teammates. Pro- alone is worth three times that amount. If Arts Citizens of the Year. Join us at The tion and birthday gifts or if you would like to decision-making, and goal setting. All gram Objectives: Identify why customer you are interested in becoming a sponsor, Apple House for a light-hearted roast of honor or remember someone. The project proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Sale service is beneficial to your business and or would like more details, please contact two outstanding community members is a fundraiser for the Athletic Association Program help support Girl Scouting locally. your community; Identify and practice event chair, Janet Michael, via email to who have exhibited dedication, vision and and proceeds benefit senior student-ath- Funds support troop activities, community positive behaviors that enhance customer [email protected]; or by call- commitment to the arts. Social at 6:30 lete scholarships given to qualifying se- service projects, and supplies for troop service skills; Learn to treat your co-work- ing 540-409-6703. For more information, pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $50 niors at the end of the school year by the use. A portion of the proceeds also helps ers as your INTERNAL customers; Give please call the chamber at 635-3185. each. This year’s event will also feature a Association. Bricks are $45.00/individual fund program development, volunteer front-line employees the confidence and silent art auction. For reservations contact and $50.00/business. Forms can be found training, camp and financial assistance as support they need to shine as hosts; Lead DOING BUSINESS WITH THE COM- [email protected] or call 635- at www.skylinesports.org under FILES & well as maintaining affordable fees for girls by example. Workshop presenter - Bob- MONWEALTH 9909. LINKS or at the Skyline High School Main and their families. At $3.50 per box, Girl bie Walker, Director of Education for the • Blake & CO Hair Spa will be having a Office. Scout cookies are a sound investment in Partnership Alliance Marketing division of Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Spring Fashion Girls Night at the salon on • Blue Ridge Hospice representatives and girls, and in the community! To locate a the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Bobbie Center is hosting Dave Fuller from the Friday March 27th at 7:00pm. Blake & CO local officials will cut the ribbon at 10 a.m. local Girl Scout Cookie Booth, call the toll- works directly with Virginia destinations VA Department of Business Assistance Hair Spa will be showcasing all the new on Wednesday, April 1, in Front Royal for free COOKIE HOTLINE 1.888.263.8834, and attractions, conducting customer on March 17th and April 21st. Dave will Spring trends and will also have vendors the opening of Blue Ridge Hospice’s fifth or visit the Council website: www.shaw- service training programs to continually be meeting one-on-one with businesses attending the event. For more information thrift shop location. The new shop is lo- neegirlscouts.org improve the visitor experience. For more to discuss details on how to do business call 540-635-4033 or www.blakeandco. cated at 113 East Main Street. Ernie Car- information and to sign up contact the Visi- with the Commonwealth. To register, call com. nevale, CEO of Blue Ridge Hospice, will tors Center at 540-635-5788 or Jennifer LFSBDC at 540-868-7093. • Warren County Council on Domestic officiate at the ribbon-cutting along with Keck. Violence has changed their name – they Hospice board members, town officials, FRONT ROYAL POLICE DEPARTMENT are now Harmony Place, A Community and Chamber of Commerce representa- INTRODUCING “THE CHAMBER THING” COMMUNICATION Response to Sexual and Domestic Vio- tives. The new shop will feature clothing lence. This name better reflects who and accessories, household, and numer- The Chamber Thing is a new low cost Please be advised that the Front Royal they are and the services they provide. ous other items. The Front Royal location direct marketing tool reaching over 600 Moose will be hosting a “Safe Surfin’ Pre- They seek to aid in the healing process joins Blue Ridge Hospice’s other thrift www.frontroyalchamber.com Late March, 2009 • Warren County Report • Page 43 Please e-mail brief calendar notices in this format to: Activities & events [email protected]
Kids Workshop! Jewelry, Avon, Mary Kay, Party coffee and tea. Served until Noon. April 25th. This is the major fundrais- Saturday, March 21 1:00pm Class of 2015 S.W.A.T. (Students With Lite, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, Tickets $4 in advance or $5 at the ing event for the local Red Cross. It A Target- CANCER) and Creative Memories. We will door. More info: 540-635-9974 or 540- will be held from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Come and see how blowing bubbles Relay For Life Team will be sponsoring also be having a bake sale and 635-1965. Car Show free to the public at North Warren Volunteer Fire De- can create a cool design on your pot- a Skate 4 A Cure party at Mac’s Roller GREAT RAFFLES; 2 Tix for Orioles (starts at 9 am). Live music featuring partment. The feast includes shrimp, tery! FREE demonstration - pay only Rink on Rt.522. Admission is $10.00 vs. Yankees, A Youth Season Pool local bands, food and lots of family oysters, BBQ, chicken, vegetables, for the pottery piece you paint! Kids per person and includes 3 hours of Pass, 2 Rounds of Golf w/ cart, and fun! Show cars: free pre-registration desserts, beer, wine and non-alco- ages 6 & up RSVP 636.4466 skating, pizza, drinks, snacks, and a beautiful handwoven HOPE shawl. w/$10 entry fee upon arrival. More holic beverages, catered by The Apple Chi Running Workshop prizes. Proceeds benefit Relay For Please come support the Relay. info: 703-216-0471. All proceeds and House. There will also be a large si- March 21, 9am-4pm Life. More Information call (540)974- donations benefit Cub Scout Pack lent auction. Tickets are $50.00 per HealthSource Chiropractic & 9879 March of Dimes Walk 112, Front Royal, VA. person. Donations for the auction are Progressive Rehab Sat, April 4 needed. The proceeds from this event 840 John Marshall Hwy Flea Market 9am – 10am Free Easter Egg hunt for the children will help the local disaster response $199 registration Fri, March 27 & Lions Park in our area. The event is April 10th and transportation programs. Please * All applicants must pre-register Sat, March 28 from 3-5pm. It will be at Heritage Hall. call 635-2333 or e-mail frwcarc@em- www.chirunning.com 8am – 2pm The March of Dimes Foundation is If you have any questions please call barqmail.com for tickets or more infor- 1-866-327-7867 or Browntown Community Center sponsoring the “Front Royal March for 636-3700. mation. [email protected] Babies” today at the Lions Park. Enjoy this annual event to see all April 14th - 7:30 PM - Warren County AYCE Country Breakfast March 21 - 8:30 AM - Warren County the wonderful treasurers. Interested Cub Scout Pack 112 Annual Pancake Democrats Business Meeting - Warren Benefit: Limeton UMC Relay for Life Democrats will be partnering with in renting a tale please call Jackie at Breakfast & Car Show County Government Center Building Team, American Cancer Society Habitat for Humanity to help build a (540)636-3588. Sat., April 4 on Commerce Ave. Front Royal, VA Sat., May 2, 2009 – 8:00 to 11:00 am home for a local family. We will be 8am – 3pm Limeton United Methodist Church HEMP Design Workshop meeting at 8:30 AM at the Park and Moose Lodge #829 Red Cross Fundraiser Route 340 South of Front Royal Saturday, March 28 1:00pm 1349 John Marshall Hwy, Front Call 636-3647 for more information Ride on Dismal Hollow Road behind Learn to weave hemp and make beau- the Apple House. Volunteers should Royal, VA The Front Royal- Warren County tiful jewelry. $5 workshop fee + mate- American Red Cross will being holding Please e-mail brief calendar notices in bring money for lunch. For more infor- rials used. Open to ages 10 - adults. All you can eat pancakes, sausage its 7th annual all-you-can-eat Shrimp, this format to: mation, please contact WCDC. info@ RSVP 636.4466 warrencodems.org or 540-635-4860. and eggs with orange juice, milk, Oyster and BBQ fest on Saturday, [email protected] F.R.L.L. Challenger Division Town Council Meeting BOWL-A-THON These are some events taking place in Wednesday, April 8 Mon, March 23 7pm – 8pm Sat, March 28 the Children’s and Youth Services De- 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Easter Warren County Govt Center Noon - 2 pm partment at Samuels Public Library: 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Easter Front Royal Bowling Center March 24 - Noon- The Democratic Thursday, April 9 Lunch Bunch meets the 4th Tuesday 4 Bowlers Per Team/ $25 Per Person. Saturday, March 21 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Easter of each month (except December), at Includes 3 Games & Shoe Rental. 10:30 Books and Barks. Relax and read to the Books and 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Easter noon, at NEW LOCATION: Houlihans Registration Deadline - March 21st. Barks therapy dogs. 2:00 Teen Creative Writing Club for ages 12 and up. Saturday, April 11 Restaurant, attached to the Holiday Call 540-671-3733, 540-636-1931, 10:30 Books and Barks. Relax and read to the Books and Inn on 522 North, Front Royal, VA. 540-683-8585 Wednesday, March 25 Barks therapy dogs. Sign up begins March 21. 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Fun on the Farm Dinner Roast AYCE Spaghetti Dinner & Gospel Thu, March 26 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Fun on the Farm Saturday, April 18 Concert 2:00 Teen Creative Writing Club. For ages 12 and up. 6:30pm – 7:30pm Sat, March 28 Thursday, March 26 Sign up begins March 21. Apple House in Linden 4 pm 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Fun on the Farm South Warren Fire Department 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Fun on the Farm Wednesday, April 22 The 6th Annual Dinner Roast is being 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Balloons held tonight honoring Dave & Evie Mo- To benefit the Limeton UMC Relay for Saturday, March 28 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Balloons reman as the Blue Ridge Arts Council Life Team, American Cancer Society. 11:00 Big Kids craft time. Children in grades Kindergarten Arts Citizens of the Year. Enjoy a light- Suggested donation: $9 adult; $5 and up will be able to choose from a variety of craft proj- Thursday, April 23 ects. Sign up begins February 28. 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Balloons hearted roast of (2) outstanding com- ages 6-12; under 6 free. Homemade 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Balloons munity members who have exhibited cake auction! Call 636-3647 for more dedication, vision and commitment to Wednesday, April 1 information or visit the website: www. 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Spring Saturday, April 25 the arts. Social begins at 6:30 with frwcrelay.org Dinner at 7:00. Tickets are $50.00/ 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Spring 11:00 Big Kids Story time and craft, for grades Kindergar- ten and up. Theme: Beautiful Butterflies! each. There will be a silent art auction Shop For A Cure Event - Relay For Thursday, April 2 as well. Please call for reservations @ Life Front Royal 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Spring Wednesday, April 29 (540)635-9909. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Spring 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Rainy Days Vendor sale to benefit Relay for Life 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Rainy Days Skate 4 A Cure to be held on Saturday, March 28th Saturday, April 4 Fri, March 27 2-5 PM at the RES Youth Center on 2:00 Manga Meet Up. Come in to discuss Manga favor- Thursday, April 30 6-9pm Commerce and 8th street. Vendors ites, showcase collectibles, and meet others with your in- 10:15 Toddler Story time. Theme: Rainy Days Mac’s Roller Rink terests. For ages 10 and up. Sign up begins March 7. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Theme: Rainy Days include Pampered Chef, Premier Admission: $10.00 Page 44 • Warren County Report • Late March, 2009 Kids page Sponsor the Kids Page! Call Leanne Bryant 540-305-6347 • [email protected]
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