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June 26, 2008 Day. We even signed up a dozen restroom for the handicapped to Thursday Art Walk. and Centennial Review, and in people to work the booth at the comply with ADA standards, the Everyone is invited to come on anthologies, readings, and con- Warren County Republi- Fair in August.” The website for entire building repainted, new in and hear poems on a range certs. can Committee Experiences the Warren County Republican roof and columns have been in- of topics by accomplished writ- Every third Thursday of the Unprecedented Membership Committee is WarrenGOP.org. stalled over the entrance to the ers from Front Royal and Win- month in Front Royal, downtown Growth: 40% Increase Report- theatre, new auditorium floor, chester. businesses, art galleries, and res- ed Since April July 2, 2008 new carpet in lobby and balcony, Heather Davis holds an M.A. taurants keep their doors open makeover of the box office, etc, in creative writing from Syracuse late for guests to view art work, The Warren County Republi- Wayside Theatre returns to and new seats.” University and has published po- dine, and shop. For more infor- can Committee has experienced Newly Renovated Middletown “All of the work above cost us ems in numerous journals. Her mation, contact Heather Davis at an unprecedented 40% increase facility for its 47th Season July over $650,000. With the excep- first book of poems, The Lost 703-593-0241. in its membership since April. 12th tion of the new seats and the Tribe of Us, won the 2007 Main Lisa Mauck, Chairman of the cosmetic changes I imagine ev- Street Rag Poetry Book Award. July 8, 2008 Committee, attributes the growth Middletown - Wayside Theatre erything we’ve accomplished will She also coordinates a writer’s to increased political awareness Artistic Director, Warner Crock- make you feel like you’ve come group that meets in Front Royal Front Royal Toy Show and Sale during this presidential election er, announced today that Phase I home again, only with a bit more monthly. year. “Our country is truly at a of the Renovations and Expansion comfort. And that’s the point.” José Padua’s poetry and fiction Hosted by the Front Royal crossroads, and the Republican of Wayside Theatre facility will be said Crocker. “The two things have appeared in Bomb, Salon. Volunteer Fire Rescue community in Warren County is completed for the Opening of the we heard the most from our au- com, Exquisite Corpse, Crimes Department. The show and speaking loudly and clearly that 47th Season on July 12th. diences was that we had to keep of the Beats, Up is Up, but So Is sale are on Sunday, September we are all working together to Warner Crocker stated, “We’re the character, and charm, and the Down: ‘s Downtown 14 9am to 2pm. All tables must elect Republicans in November.” excited to be bringing Phase I to intimacy of the theatre, and that Literary Scene, 1974-1992, and be reserved and paid for by Committee Secretary Jennifer its completion and we’re anxious you wanted new seats. We think many other journals and antholo- August 18. $15 per table vendors Sims said, “I couldn’t believe how to welcome theatre goers back to we’ve accomplished both.” gies. He has read his work at the $5 general admission $3 children many new people were at our Wayside Theatre in Middletown. Lollapalooza Festival, CBGBs, 10 and over children under 10 meeting Tuesday night. People I want to tell you what you can Local Poets To Read From the Knitting Factory, Nuyorican free. No refunds on tables. For just kept coming through the expect when you come to the Their Work Poets’ Café, and many other ven- more info email us3@.net doors. This is really exciting. It’s theatre this summer. Most of the ues. or call 540-635-3252 or 240-498- a great time to be a Republican.” work in Phase I, has been about On Thursday, July 17, local po- Kristin Camitta Zimet is the 6921 According to Finance Commit- infrastructure and things you ets Heather Davis, José Padua, Editor of The Sow’s Ear Poetry tee Chairman, Don Repici, the might never see. We have a new and Kristin Camitta Zimet will Review. Her first full-length col- checks are rolling in as well. “We roof, new plumbing in facility and present their poetry at The Daily lection of poems, Take in My Please e-mail your briefs collected almost $700 at a regu- re-routing of water pipes from Grind at 215 East Main Street in Arms the Dark, was published lar monthly committee meeting. street to building, new stage light- Front Royal, VA. in 1999. Her poems have been and news items to editor@ I’ve never seen anything like it. ing grid, new electric installed for Titled “Restless in the Blue in a wide range of magazines in- warrencountyreport.com The response is very encourag- the stage lighting system, electri- Ridge ,” the reading will begin at cluding Lullwater Review, Runes, ing.” cal re-wiring of the facility, new 7:00 PM and is free and open to The next Committee meeting installation for the theatre sound the public. The reading is pre- will be in August. Mauck said, system, lobby has been given a sented in partnership with the “At this rate, we’re on track to makeover, improvements to the Blue Ridge Arts Council and The double our membership by Labor HVAC systems, addition new Daily Grind as part of the Third Lawyers serving • Landscaping FRONT ROYAL SOCCER ASSOCIATION injured persons involved in: • Lawn Cutting • Automobile accidents FALL 2008 • Tractor-trailer • Tree Triming REGISTRATION INFORMATION accidents • Wrongful death cases Children born on or before September 30, 2003 are eligible • Light Haul / Moving to play. We cannot take children born after this date. All • Workers’ compensation new players must bring or mail a copy of their birth certifi- losses • Free Estimates cate before they can be placed on a team. Registration DEADLINE is AUGUST 6th. After this date a Carl N. Lauer Low Rates! $25 late fee will apply. 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Keck points out that the currently being updated Front Royal Visitor’s Center website – www.discoverfron- troyal.com – features links to many of the vacation and entertainment options too numerous to be listed here by name. And for those looking for information the old-fashioned way, the Visitor’s Center can be “Staycation” reached by phone at 540 635-5788, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Vacation options close to home a nationwide trend From the river to the mountains, Warren County’s not a bad place to be observed from her office at the annual tourist destination. Front Royal-Warren County Vis- Add to that an impressively itor’s Center in the old train sta- expanding restaurant and dining tion at 414 East Main Street. “I option list from South Royal’s 5- think it’s true everywhere, people star dining option, Apartment 2G, tend to take what’s around them to national chains in the county’s for granted. When was the last northside corridor – the most time you were at the Caverns?” recent being Houlihan’s next to she asked to illustrate her point. the soon to be open Holiday Inn Well, uh – yea, I see what you at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club mean, I reluctantly admitted. (we almost forgot the county’s And Keck’s point is well taken. five golf courses) – why go into From beating the heat of a partic- debt to take a week or so, or just ularly oppressive and humid a long weekend away from the summer day with a cooling, little routine? And if you really want to underground visit to one of na- spoil yourself or your significant ture’s wondrous sights at Skyline other don’t forget the many qual- Caverns; to paddling or rafting ity Bed & Breakfasts nearby. the Shenandoah River – after all Keck points out that the cur- Front Royal is the “Canoe Capi- rently being updated Front Royal tal of Virginia” as christened by a Visitor’s Center website – www. Nobel Prize-winning former vice discoverfrontroyal.com – fea- president; to a day on a portion tures links to many of the vaca- of the world-famous Appalachian tion and entertainment options Trail or one of the myriad other too numerous to be listed here The Front Royal Visitor’s Center has a wealth of information available including hiking options on federal or state by name. And for those looking a free walking tour guide. park land here (“it’s often 10 de- for information the old-fash- grees cooler on those mountain ioned way, the Visitor’s Center By Roger Bianchini “Staycation” and where better to situation to take advan- trails than it is in town” Keck can be reached by phone at 540 Warren County Report begin than here? – Okay, Paris tage of a nationwide trend toward points out, adding – “and horse- 635-5788, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., maybe but with the Euro pushing conserving on gasoline and gen- back riding options are available”); seven days a week. Do yourself With “$4, can you give me $5 $1.50 who among the great teem- eral vacation expenses – not only to historical museums commem- and your pocketbook a favor, try a gallon at the gas pump?” being ing, tax-paying Middle Classes this summer, but for year-round orating this town, county and a “Staycation” this year. the disturbing trend nationwide can afford Europe either these options. valley’s role in everything from many localities are encourag- days? “It’s been a nationwide trend the evolution of North American ing citizens to take a closer look As Front Royal Tourism Direc- for several years but it’s been civilization (Thunderbird Ranch’s Is your business around them for summer vaca- tor Jennifer Keck points out War- even more prominent this year 1,500-year-old Indian encamp- advertising in Warren tion options. It’s called taking a ren County residents are in an with gas prices soaring,” Keck ments archeological site) and the County’s most popular Civil War (The adjacent -War newspaper? If not, you ren Heritage Society/Balthus are probably spending 4-H Barn Celebration House/Belle Boyd Cottage and too much to reach Confederate Museums on Ches- fewer people. P a r k s i d e ter Street in downtown Front Saturday, July 26 Renovations Royal) … well, the list goes on as Give us a call at 540- to why people from around the 636-1014. As our way of saying thanks for helping to make our new world make Front Royal and the barn possible, the Warren County 4-H would like to invite • Handyman Northern Shenandoah Valley an the entire community to our Barn Celebration! Please come Services by the new barn at the Warren County Fairgrounds to enjoy • Drywall great food, music, and activities. This event is absolutely free and will start at 5pm on Saturday, July 26th. Limited • Painting seating will be provided so please bring your own chair • Remodeling “Local Knowledge..... Global Reach” or blanket. Again, this event is free and open to the entire • Decks community, so we hope to see you all out there! Thank you very much for the continued support of our 4-H program. • Small Jobs 540-675-1675 www.piedmontsir.com Please contact the Extension office Donald B. Quarton at (540) 635-4549 with any additional (540) 635-1943 questions. 12693 Lee Highway, Washington, Va 22747 Page  • Warren County Report • Mid July, 2008

“It works 90 percent of the time.” – Town Manager Michael Graham on town procedural Front Royal policies

NewWelcome Front Royal council groundedto Wonderland in the town’s business vidual department heads or other and land asset control. town personnel. Exceptions not- So, as McDonald introduced ed were emergencies where time herself to the new town govern- would be of the essence. ment, the EDA was seven days “It works 90 percent of the into its 2009 fiscal year without time,” Graham said of town staff a commitment of further town focusing on operations and coun- involvement in its function other cil on legislative initiatives and than legally obligated debt pay- policy. ments. There was some grousing – Municipal funding of the EDA Conkey expressed reservations is currently based on a 72-28- but accepted the directive “if it percent (county-town) split. makes things easier” and Sayre The EDA’s 2009 budget reduced worried over selective enforce- funding requests from both the ment of the policy. town and county, by 37 and 27 But Graham pointed to one of percent respectively. The EDA the memorandum’s final para- budget called for self-funding of graphs, which states that the $533,264 of its total 2009 budget MOU is “an expression of intent” of $831,048, with a county con- rather than an enforceable con- tribution of $229,393 and a town tract or rules of conduct council- contribution of $68,391. Those men can be held liable for violat- numbers include debt payments ing. of $37,474 from the town and $149,894 from the county. EDA Referencing his earlier stint on council (1998-2002), Lauder ref- New Front Royal-Warren erenced the ghostly specter of County Economic Development former EDA Executive Director Welcome to Wonderland Authority Executive Director Stephen Heavener and noted that Jennifer McDonald introduced regular meetings between town By Roger Bianchini discussion, included new mem- previous four years in an east- herself and told council rather and EDA representatives seemed Warren County Report bers Carson Lauder, Tom Conkey west alignment – make what you than an initial briefing on EDA to help keep things on an even and Chris Holloway, along with will of that. business, she and EDA Board keel. A Front Royal Town Council incumbents Bret Hrbek and Tom Chairman Patty Wines were there That said, council decided to with three new members, a va- Sayre. Sayre and Hrbek were not Function to seek council input on its future ask for monthly reports from cancy and a new mayor met for up for re-election this year. For- involvement with the EDA and McDonald beginning on July 28 the first time at a July 7 work ses- mer Mayor James Eastham and To start things off council was how to make that involvement and ponder scheduling quarterly sion. The new playmates were his fellow four-year incumbents briefed on a Memorandum of Un- more functional. meetings between the full coun- briefed on procedures, policies Stan Brooks, Tim Darr and Eileen derstanding with the Town Man- When it left office on June 30, cil and EDA board. and some issues to be considered Grady did not seek re-election. ager about how things are viewed the previous council had yet to as early as the July 14 meeting. Perhaps to emphasize the as working most efficiently out of commit its 2009 operational WMH parking – what the?!? The council work session changing of the guard, the work town hall. That way is with indi- funding share – $30,917 – to the chaired for the first time by May- session table at Town Hall Con- vidual council initiatives going EDA in the wake of heightened One of the most discussed or Eugene Tewalt, whose now-va- ference Room was realigned in through Town Manager J. Mi- tensions over development initia- work session topics uncovered cant council seat was one topic of a north-south direction from its chael Graham, rather than indi- tives, funding decisions and cash what may (continued on page 8)

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Like its water and sewer fees the Town of Front Royal asks for Big Bucks to fullfill FOIA request! On May 28, 2008, Dennis Fusaro, President of this deposit will be credited toward the final cost their bloated bureaucracy. The Town’s response the Warren County Taxpayers, submitted a Free- of supplying the requested records. Thank you for proves to me that they are hiding information from dom of Information Request to the Town of Front your interest in the Town of Front Royal.” the public including the fact that they are trying to Royal for any and all written correspondence, Mr. Fusaro commented on the Town’s response, run businesses out of our community. I am now communication, or documents, including but not “Will the Town of Front Royal’s greed ever cease? convinced that the Town Council is breaking the limited to e-mails from or to any Town employee Last month I uncovered what appeared to be se- law and double taxing businesses in the 522 Cor- or public official, whether elected or appointed, in cret Town Council meetings held to discuss issues ridor on purpose and by design. any way related to the following five issues: outside of the exemptions to the Virginia Freedom In response to the Town’s latest ridiculous of Information Act including the Town’s attempt to $21,530 tax on me to learn the truth, I will be for- 1. Whether Chick-fil-A has backed out of its con- block businesses from locating in the Rt. 522 Cor- mally requesting access to the above-referenced tract to build a restaurant in the Riverton Com- ridor. As a result, I legally requested information information by other means. I will simply ask that mons Shopping Center because the Town of Front that I am entitled to as a citizen of the Common- the Town Attorney and the Town Manager gath- Royal is planning on charging them over $100,000 wealth of Virginia. Unfortunately, the Town Man- er the secret e-mails and documents from Town per year to supply them water and sewer? ager and the Town Council, in an attempt to pre- Council members and other employees regarding vent me from viewing these secret documents has their greed. (Should any former or current Coun- 2. Whether Cracker Barrel is paying a water and demanded that I pay over $21,530 for these public cilmen delete such e-mails after the May 29th re- sewer bill under protest in the amount of approxi- documents that I believe will reveal the Town’s quest, they should be aware that they are in viola- mately $180,000 and has threatened, along with secret agenda to the citizens of Warren County. tion of the law and my organization will seek to other restaurants, to bring a law suit against the By requesting this enormous sum to copy these prosecute them for their actions). town? secret documents, the Town has attempted to I will ask the Town Council to schedule a time create a chilling effect on a citizen’s ability to find and place for me to review their secret documents. 3. Whether the Town Council has retained outside out what their government is doing. However, the I will have my own copy machine, my own paper, legal counsel and has met in secret for the bet- Town, through its letter to me, has also admitted and my own supplies to make the necessary cop- ter part of a year planning to annex the entire Rt. that it has, in its possession, thousands of pages ies of the information that I will filter through. I am 522/340 Corridor into the Town of Front Royal? of information pertaining to why Chick-fil-A has de- willing to invest hours, days, weeks if necessary cided not to come to Warren County. Through the to read the thousands of pages of information the 4. Whether the Town Attorney had drafted a reso- Town’s response letter, the Town has also admitted Town Manager has hidden from public view. I am lution in secret and in collusion with the Warren that it has, in its possession, thousands of pages sure the Town government will attempt to charge County Board of Supervisors, with that Resolu- of information not revealed to the public pertaining me for the electricity my copy machine will use, tion later being passed by the Board of Supervi- to why Cracker Barrel is objecting to the double a fee that I will gladly pay in an effort to fight the sors endorsing the double taxation of all the busi- meals tax and the Town’s outrageous water bill of tyranny of an out-of-control government ignoring nesses in the Rt. 522/340 Corridor and committing approximately $180,000 that the County residents the will of its constituents. the County to pay Town legal fees if litigation en- eating at Cracker Barrel are being forced to pay. I invite all the members of the local media to go sues? By this response, the Town Manager has admit- through these secret documents along with me so ted that he has, in his possession, thousands of that they can fully reveal what the Town Council 5. Whether former Councilman, Stan Brooks, is pages of information regarding the retention of has been secretly planning over the last year. the architect of the strategy by which the Town of outside legal counsel to prepare the Town for their As President of the Warren County Taxpayers, Front Royal is stating that it can charge the Town’s annexation battle with the County to take over the I am asking additional citizens to join your breth- meals tax on businesses outside of the Town Rt. 522 Corridor, all the way to the County line. ren in holding the Town government accountable, boundary as part of their water and sewer rate ef- Through this Press Release, I seek to inform in holding the Town Manager accountable, and in fectively stopping all further restaurants and busi- former Mayor Eastham, the Town Manager and making the Town Councilmen accountable to the nesses from locating north of Town? his Town Council as well as the citizens of War- citizens who elected them. ren County that the Town Council is under the Finally, I want to be clear that my organization Finally, by letter dated June 11, 2008, James M. misguided notion that a threat of a $21,530 bill is does not believe that incoming Councilmen Tom Eastham, Mayor, responded to my Virginia Free- going to prevent me from uncovering the truth. I Conkey, Chris Holloway, or Carson Lauder have dom of Information Act request with the follow- will be responding within the week in writing to the been involved to date in the Town Manager’s se- ing statement: “The Town’s total estimated cost Town Manager and demanding what is my right cret agenda. We only ask that they force the hold- for researching and duplicating the records you and the right of every citizen of Warren County over members, Hrbek, and Sayre, to make the have requested is $21,530.00. In as much as this (i.e. to know what their elected representatives are Town Manager come clean and be accountable to amount exceeds the sum of $200.00, the Town, in planning to do with their tax dollars). I will not pay the public for his actions. accordance with Section 2.2-3704(H) of the Code $21,530 for these public documents nor will I run of Virginia, requires that you forward a deposit in fear or be intimidated by an out-of-control local Go to www.warrencotaxpayers.org check in that amount, payable to the Town, before government which is obviously filled with the insa- and join me in this noble cause. continuing to process your request. As you know, tiable desire to tax Warren County citizens to grow Paid for by Dennis Fusaro, President of Warren County Taxpayers Page  • Warren County Report • Mid July, 2008

“Those islands are stretched into the middle of the road, people are commenting that Front Royal they are ugly and cars are hitting them as they turn.” – Tom Sayre on N. Shenandoah Ave. engineering changes

(from page 6) be the tip of a grow- cerns in the absence of vaca- it had been rejected, with town ing iceberg of traffic and road tioning WMH President Patrick input, due to the danger of back- maintenance concerns in front of Nolan, hospital Finance Direc- ing in or out of parking spots. Warren Memorial Hospital. tor Mark Bower said the hospital Bower added that he believed That iceberg – there was discus- had not spoken directly to Kanal N. Shenandoah would be able to sion of snow removal problems – about her parking concerns. accommodate all traffic, includ- stems from the previous council’s Bower noted, as Graham had at ing trucks bound to or from Roy- approval of an engineering plan the work session, that Kanal had al Phoenix, once the re-striping presented by the hospital to fa- not appeared to express reser- was accomplished. cilitate parking and safety along vations about the plan at three “You’ll have this kind of thing North Shenandoah Avenue. That town’s public hearings on the whenever you have a new traf- plan includes cement islands new traffic engineering pattern. fic pattern,” Bower said. “It takes abutting into the road and nar- Bower said a decision on Kanal’s some warming up to get used rower driving lanes. But while parking situation would be the to … but I think in approaching parking and encouraging safer town’s to make based on safety these issues the consideration driving conditions in front of the and other factors. should be what will Shenandoah hospital have been stated goals of Bower also pointed out that the Avenue be like with the town vi- the engineering plan, the loss of hospital had contacted the town sion of curb, gutter and sidewalk existing parking in front of one about the necessity of re-strip- extended along its length.” “Back in the day ...” - Carson Lauder recalls public nearby doctor’s office brought ing the street’s centerline after However, during the work ses- service in the last millennium. the matter to the new council’s receiving input from employees sion Sayre continued to question attention. that it appeared to not be in the the viability of the hospital’s en- be charged by the town for the Town Planning Director An- Dr. Nirmal Kanal wrote the center of the road in the wake of gineering plan. Noting that he work. Hrbek reiterated his pre- drew Conlon Jr. presented four town manager about the loss of the addition of the abutments on had been the only councilman to vious stance that charging local- cases of what he termed the most parking and access to her office both sides of the street. At the consistently oppose the plan as ized property owners up to the “egregious” offenses of the town’s from North Shenandoah as a re- work session Graham informed submitted at two council public state allowed 50 percent of costs ordinance mandating that prop- sult of one of the new concrete council it appeared the centerline hearings (Brooks joined him in amounted to double taxation. erties not be allowed to overgrow abutments. She asked the town on North Shenandoah Avenue the final vote), Sayre said citizen “I continue to have some ap- to extremes. He suggested ad- to remove that abutment to fa- would have to be re-striped due feedback he had received ques- prehension about this,” Hrbek justments to the ordinance that cilitate easy patient access to her to its new off-center alignment. tioned both the aesthetics and said. “I think this is one thing would allow town crews to cut office. Bower explained the engineer- safety of the concrete abutments. government taxes should pay for yards that did not come under Graham told council there was ing realignment goals of reducing “Those islands are stretched into anyway. I didn’t vote for the as- compliance following repeated some dispute as to whether hos- speed and eliminating right side the middle of the road, people are sessments on Commerce Avenue warnings and bill the property pital administration had prom- passing of stopped, turning vehi- commenting that they are ugly and I will have a hard time voting owners for the work, adding a ised to maintain Kanal’s existing cles in front of the hospital. Bow- and cars are hitting them as they for this one.” collection mechanism similar to parking along the street near her er said that combination of exces- turn,” Sayre said. Hrbek told the town manager collecting back taxes. He added front entrance. Graham noted sive speed and right side passing Responding to a question from he would have to specify enough that the ordinance would have to that there is additional parking had presented an ongoing danger Sayre about removal of any of the reasons for him to change his conform to state law so that the behind Kanal’s office at 1096 N. to hospital employees. He added islands due to parking or safety position or he would continue town didn’t exceed Dillon Rule Shenandoah Ave. that angular parking had been ex- concerns, Town Attorney Tom to oppose the neighborhood spe limitations on municipal powers Contacted about Kanal’s con- plored as a solution but believed Robinett pointed out council had cific fees for work initiated by the of enforcement. authorized an incursion into the town. Conlon noted that the proper- town’s right of way to create the Sayre countered that he felt the ties at 11 E. 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By Dan McDermott white culinary coats whipping just a hint of sweetness,” I com- “Would you like to try the pe- food was 18 year culinary veteran Warren County Report up all sorts of menu items from plimented using my most im- can pie,” my host suggested? John Gruber who entered the scratch. pressive gleaned “Oh, uh sure. I guess...” business at a Ground Round be- This is the first in a series on the Fish and chicken are brought in lingo. Victory! fore a 13 year stint at Applebees. rich dining and entertainment fresh, not frozen. The soups and My eyes glanced ever so briefly My guide for this tour through a Gruber said he was drawn to options in Front Royal and War- sauces are made from scratch. at the pan of fresh pies nearby. rare glimpse of fresh-made chain Houlihan’s because it is pretty ren County. The breads are baked on the upscale, he was thrilled at the premises. Even the French Onion emphasis on made-from-scratch Fresh food was the emphasis soup is made slowly in what Gru- food and he was ready for a new during a visit to the 97th Houli- ber notes is the “classic way.” challenge. He also loved the re- han’s Restaurant at the Holiday One luxury long since aban- sort atmosphere of the chain Inn Hotel & Suites in north War- doned by most chains are which got its start in Kansas City ren County, VA adjacent to the Houlihan’s style of fresh hand- in 1972. Blue Ridge Shadows Golf course. breaded chicken tenders served The sparkling yet cozy Hou- The franchise opened for busi- with homemade honey mustard. lihan’s interior is decorated by ness June 30. There is no comparison to the similarly themed artwork, some “Did you know that 98% of the frozen variety to which we have of which features Front Royal. food is made from scratch,” asked sadly become accustomed. The woodwork above the bar a server? One item that caught my eye draws you in like a fine British “I had heard that,” I replied. was a pan of pecans that had just pub. The chandelier shades in the Three times so far to be exact. been roasted. “Are these for the main dining room are a beauti- And they aren’t kidding. Bourbon Pecan pies,” I hinted? ful mosaic of spring colors, each During a visit into the back of No they are actually kind of hand created by an artist. Houlihan’s signature open kitch- spicy. They’re salad toppers. The gentle and refined- atmo en (no cameras, please), I en- “Oh,” I said. And they were de- Houlihan’s bartender Kat Thomas serves up an ice- sphere clearly effects the attitude countered a small army in crisp licious. “Savory and spicy with cold Bud Light draft of the largely young staff. They Mid July, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 11

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“I hope we don’t make a mockery of this.” – Mayor Eugene Tewalt on potential political maneuvering for vacant vice mayor’s seat Front Royal

ing downtown deliveries would Lauder and Sayre, perhaps?) lob- took the mayor’s office July 1, be exempt from the ban. Howev- bying for the position. present at the July 7 work session. er, drivers asserting such deliver- Graham also informed the Former Vice-Mayor Darr, who ies would have to produce paper- mayor and council that the va- did not run due to illness this work verifying their destination. cant council position has been year, announced his intention to Hrbek asked if through trucks advertised in the media once al- apply for the seat at his last coun- could be banned between I-66 to ready and was scheduled for sub- cil meeting on June 23. the north and South Street. sequent newspaper appearances. Contacted on July 8, Council “You mean not let them over The new council and mayor all Clerk Jennifer Berry said no of- the bridges?” Graham queried. agreed the vacancy should be ad- ficial applications for the seat had When Hrbek replied in the af- vertised to the general public. yet been received at town hall. firmative, Town Engineer Steve When some dissension was ex- Questioned about her rumored Burke explained that VDOT pressed that the matter had been interest in the seat, defeated would not allow such a plan be- moved forward prior to the new council write-in candidate Man- cause Commerce Avenue is listed council’s seating, Graham said dy the FRPD traffic mannequin, as a truck route by the state high- it was his decision to move the as is her style, played her cards way department. matter forward in order to expe- close to the vest. The council set the matter for a dite applications for council con- “No comment,” Mandy glared vote on July 14. sideration by its scheduled July in response to this reporter’s July Tom Sayre and Mayor Eugene Tewalt. 21 work session. 8 question about her political in- Politicking One interested observer to the tent. (from page 8) consequently been cial truck traffic in downtown -ar discussion, and the entire work “But Mandy, it’s like Wonder- drowned out by the noise of pass- eas. “I hope we don’t make a mock- session, was fourth-place coun- land here – why wouldn’t you ing trucks. Both Graham and Mayor ery of this … I hope we can re- cil election finisher Shae Parker. want to be a part of it?” I pressed “That initiated some research Tewalt commented that there solve this pretty quickly that day,” Parker was defeated for the third before being bum rushed out of into traffic in town,” Graham had once been such a ban of thru Tewalt commented of potential council seat by Conkey by 43 the police station parking lot with said. The result of that research truck traffic but that at some council infighting for the vacant votes out of 1,423 cast. Parker just a warning not to interfere in was that an estimated truck count point for unknown reasons a pre- vice mayor’s seat likely to be filled was the only one of two who have po-lice business by my taciturn of 15 percent exceeded Virginia vious council had seen fit to lift on July 14. Street talk has 3/5s publicly declared interest in the former write-in running mate. Department of Transportation the ban. of the existing council (Hrbek, seat vacated by Tewalt when he recommendations on commer- School buses and trucks mak-

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In the wake of Tiger Woods’ dramatic U.S. Open playoff victory and consequent hiatus from the links due to surgery to correct ongoing ACL issues, perhaps the time is ripe for both the golfer’s and our collective Golf exploration of the corporate sponsorship issues raised here by sports columnist Dave Zirin. Tiger, Tiger, Burning Blight Lost in a world of his ‘own’ alley” in a “joke” about how they operate,” Woods said in a spring Chevron, Nigerian plaintiffs have might overcome his dominance. press release. And Chevron’s ex- accused Chevron of actually arm- Tiger has largely maintained the ecutive vice president chimed in, ing and outfitting Nigerian oil tight-lipped silence of a Benedic- “Chevron, Tiger and the Tiger security forces to shoot and kill tine monk. Woods Foundation share similar protesters. Judge Susan Illston After the lynching comment, values...as well as a deep commit- has refused to dismiss the case ESPN’s Scoop Jackson became so ment to make a difference in local because, as Democracy Now! frustrated with this disciplined communities.” recently reported, “evidence quietude he wrote, “Because of They have certainly “made a dif- show[s] direct links to Chevron who he is, Tiger Woods has the ference in local communities,” but officials.” power to make people listen. Not it’s nothing they should be brag- When pressed for comment, just hear his words – but embrace ging about, and certainly nothing Tiger Woods Foundation Presi- what he has to say … It’s a stand with which Woods should want dent Greg McLaughlin issued he needs to take because people his name attached. Chevron is in this statement to me: “The Foun- who change the world eventu- full partnership with the Burmese dation’s vision is to help young ally have to take stands. Whether military regime on the Yadana gas people reach their full potential. strong or silent, good or evil, they pipeline project, the single great- All our partners share in this vi- take stands not to prove their be- est source of revenue for the mili- sion, allowing us to make a posi- liefs, but to rectify a situation or tary, estimated at nearly $1 bil- tive impact in millions of young condition.” lion in 2007, nearly half of all the lives.” That response, to very seri- His defenders have always said country’s revenue. These are the ous and very direct charges, is the that behind the scenes Woods same people who blocked inter- golf equivalent of a triple bogey. has been an agent for change, and national aid workers from assist- President McLaughlin should that he shouldn’t be criticized just ing the victims of Cyclone Nargis. think more seriously about what because he does his good deeds The death toll has been estimated Chevron is and what they do: without media fanfare. They say at 78,000, but this number can ex- they pollute, they destroy, they he wields that influence through plode as disease spreads and help conspire with dictators, and his nonprofit Tiger Woods Foun- isn’t allowed through the military heaven help anyone who gets in dation.. Go to the website, and a lines. Even the US State Depart- their way. Now they want to bur- Tiger Woods virtual Woods walks right onto ment has called the actions of the nish their “brand” by partnering your screen and welcomes you to government “appalling.” with Tiger Woods. Tiger’s late By Dave Zirin ready a legend for his ability to a place where “kids can achieve Ka Hsaw Wa, co-founder and father Earl, once said of his son, (Reprinted by permission) perform when the spotlight is at anything” The site boasts: “more executive director of EarthRights “He will transcend this game... its hottest. But he has also estab- than 10 million young people International, wrote in an open and bring to the world...a hu- Tiger Woods is perhaps the lished a reputation for reticence have benefited from the Tiger letter to Woods, “I myself have manitarianism...which has never most famous, and most domi- when confronted with the real Woods Foundation since its in- spoken to victims of forced labor, been known before. The world nant, athlete in the world today. world off the greens. For all his ception in 1996. What started rape, and torture on Chevron’s will be a better place to live in ... The 32-year-old golfer with the cultural capital, Woods has re- out with limited access through- pipeline – if you heard what they by virtue of his existence ... and multicultural background he fused to take stands on issues out America, now reaches out to said to me, you too would un- his presence.” once proudly described as “Ca- that should hit close to home, young people around the world.” derstand how their tragic stories The partnership with Chevron blinasian” has somehow accom- such as restricted golf courses, Yet now the Foundation is “reach- stand in stark contrast to Chev- makes a mockery of Earl Woods’ plished the impossible: made golf or even when the ’s ing around the world” in a way ron’s rhetoric about helping com- hopes. on a Sunday, must-see TV. Kelly Tilghman suggested young that has human rights activists munities.” ERI’s request to meet To use an analogy from a differ- Woods is a trailblazer and al- PGA players “lynch him in a back concerned about a business part- with Woods or someone from the ent sport, the ball is now in Tiger’s foundation has been met with si- court. Will he allow himself to be lence tamed by corporate interests, or nership that smells like sulfur. But while the Burmese junta’s will he roar? TheToastmasters Tiger Woods Foundation crimes are localized in Southeast has entered7/21/08 into an extensive Asia, Chevron is global. Law- five-year partnership with suits have been issued against Chevron7pm Corporation, - 8:30pm with the Chevron’s toxic waste dumping [Dave Zirin is the author of “Wel- oilInterested and energy in becoming giant becom a better- in Alaska, Canada, Angola, Cali- come to the Terrordome:” (Hay- ingpublic the speaker? title sponsor Check of out the Front Ti- fornia. Then there’s the matter of market). You can receive his col- gerRoyal’s Woods Toastmasters Foundation club. World Meet- 18 billion gallons of toxic waste umn Edge of Sports, every week by Challengeings are heldGolf inTournament. the Education the company has been accused emailing [email protected] “ChevronBuilding of the has First a trackBaptist recordChurch of dumping in the . Contact him at edgeofsports@ andon the a commitment 1st and 3rd Monday to bettering of each In a US District Court in San gmail.com. Comment on this ar- themonth. communities where they Francisco, the case of Bowoto v. ticle at www.edgeofsports.com] Mid July, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 15

“Will the Town of Front Royal’s greed ever cease? By requesting this enormous sum to copy these secret documents, the Town has attempted to create a chilling effect on a citizen’s ability to find out what their Front Royal government is doing.” – Dennis Fusaro on $21,530 town FOIA bill

‘Corridor conspiracy’ FOIA request nets $21k price tag Town Manager – ‘He asked for everything’ town has on file, related to the corridor agreement and potential consequences of it. However, in his press release he also discussed the option of simply copying the relevant information from the myriad town files at his own ex- pense under town supervision.

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While Fusaro sees the PILOT fees and a double meals tax tied to them as part of a town “strat- egy” to block commercial and restaurant development in the 522 Corridor, town officials see it differently. Stan Brooks, who left his coun- cil seat on June 30, was mayor of Front Royal when the corri- dor agreement was developed in 1997. He is also the local politi- cal figure Fusaro suspects of or- chestrating an anti-development strategy through the PILOT fees. Part of his FOIA request to the town asked for information about, “Whether … Councilman, Stan Brooks, is the architect of the strategy by which the Town of Front Royal is stating that it can charge the Town’s meals tax on businesses outside of the Town boundary as part of their water and sewer rate effectively stop- ping all further restaurants and Dennis Fusaro didn’t realize the extent of the Pandora’s Box of information he was asking to tap into when businesses from locating north of he made his FOIA request to the Front Royal Town Council. Town?” However, Brooks, among other By Roger Bianchini $21,530 worth. fect on a citizen’s ability to find his former side job as mayor just local officials, has pointed out the Warren County Report Fortunately Fusaro had re- out what their government is do- yet, Eastham commented, “Mr. Route 522/340 Corridor Agree- quested notification if the bill ing. However, the Town, through Fusaro’s request for written ma- ment was created to facilitate When Warren County Taxpay- for the information he was seek- its letter to me, has also admitted terial was so broad in scope that industrial and commercial devel- ers President Dennis Fusaro filed ing topped $250. In a July 1 Press that it has, in its possession, thou- it’s not surprising that staff’s es- opment in the county’s northside a May 28th Freedom of Informa- Release Fusaro responded to the sands of pages of information timate was higher than expected. without necessitating what could tion Act (FOIA) request to the June 11 letter from then-Mayor pertaining to why Chick-fil-A has You’re talking researching over have been a contentious bound- Town of Front Royal for “any and James Eastham informing him decided not to come to Warren 10 years worth of documents ary adjustment or annexation all written correspondence, com- of the cost of the information he County,” Fusaro added. from all town departments, some process. The town’s meals tax has munication, or documents, in- is seeking – he wasn’t a happy Asked about the bill, Town archives in boxes and at off-site always been a part of the corridor cluding but not limited to e-mails camper. Manager Michael Graham said locations – very labor intensive. agreement, they note, it is the from or to any Town employee or “Will the Town of Front Roy- rather than block Fusaro’s re- In my June 2 letter to Mr. Fusaro I county that added its own meals public official, whether elected al’s greed ever cease?” Fusaro quest, the town was simply trying suggested that he might consider tax to the equation about three or appointed, in any way related began, objecting to the bill his to satisfy it. “That’s the way I in- narrowing the scope of his re- years ago. to” specific issues surrounding inquiry into issues pertaining terpreted it – he asked for every- quest, which would subsequently Brooks and others have also the 1998 Town-County Corridor to PILOT (Payment in Lieu of thing. If we didn’t provide it all mitigate the expenses associated noted the town’s willingness to Agreement, (associated fees, tax- Taxes) fees charged to northside he could say we were concealing with it.” extend central water and sewer es, litigation or annexation op- Route 522/340 Corridor busi- information from him.” Graham Contacted following his press into the county has allowed all the tions) he may not have realized nesses garnered. “By requesting deferred further comment to the release on the pending bill, Fusaro industrial and commercial devel- the extent of the Pandora’s Box of this enormous sum to copy these new mayor and council coming said he may pare back his request opment that has followed. They information he was tapping into. secret documents, the Town has into office that week. in an attempt to get relevant in- assert that rather than discour- On June 11 he found out – attempted to create a chilling ef- Unable to distance himself from formation, if not everything the age commercial development, Page 16 • Warren County Report • Mid July, 2008

“Mr. Fusaro’s request for written material was so broad in scope that it’s not surprising that staff’s estimate was higher than expected. You’re talking researching over 10 years worth of documents from all town de- Front Royal partments … In my June 2 letter to Mr. Fusaro I suggested that he might consider narrowing the scope of his request.” – former Mayor James Eastham

“Really, he wants all that?” - Well, that might be what former Mayor James Eastham and Town Manager Michael Graham were discussing. the corridor fees are designed to Fusaro, who is committed to less- ficials to discuss what he termed taurants pass on to their custom- “Their permit has been applied compensate the town for costs ening the tax burden on citizens, “a dispute” between four restau- ers. Athey also said his clients, for and is waiting to be picked up. associated with expanding and maximizing the commercial tax rant tenants of Riverton Com- the shopping center owners, are We haven’t had any indication maintaining its water and sewer base is a primary concern. mons over the inclusion of the seeking an amicable solution they are withdrawing the permit,” system into the county, as well as Responding to Fusaro’s allega- town’s 4-percent meals tax in the to the restaurants’ objections. Beahm said in early July. protect the town from potential tions, Brooks says that if the com- PILOT fees charged to northside Athey said his clients view poten- lost tax revenue from in-town mercial entities don’t pay their restaurants. Athey listed those tial litigation as a lose-lose for all businesses as competitive corri- share of corridor taxes and fees, restaurants as Cracker Barrel, involved. dor operations develop. it is those very citizens Fusaro Applebee’s, Chick-fil-A and Star- Fusaro has countered that while seeks to protect who will be taxed buck’s. Athey also raises the spec- Coming or going? politicians may exist in the world to compensate for the town’s lost ter of “potential litigation” over of political or economic theory, commercial revenue. the town meal’s tax’s inclusion in While Chick-fil-A has yet to businesses must exist in the real In pursuing his FOIA requests the PILOT fees. begin construction on it’s pro- world of harsh economics. He to the town and county Fusaro Athey later elaborated that the posed Riverton Commons site, sees the town’s heretofore unwill- echoed a May 16 letter from Ri- restaurants’ issue is specific to a “Chick-fil-A is coming” sign ingness to discuss altering its fee verton Commons and Crooked the town’s meals tax, not the oth- can still be seen from Route 522. arrangement to help businesses Run attorney Clay Athey to er PILOT fees. He described the County Building Official David achieve their bottom line as County Administrator Doug meals tax as different in nature to Beahm said Chick-fil-A applied lawns mowed counterproductive to a pro-com- Stanley. In that letter Athey the other taxes paid by corridor for its building permit on Nov. mercial development stance. To sought a meeting with county of- businesses in that it is a tax res- 15, 2007. 540-683-6811 Mid July, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 17

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We want to thank all those beautiful souls who have should learn that war is not the answer. The slaughtering House of Hope supported us, and we hope you will continue to do so. We of so many people and the destruction of land and food could not do this work without you. and water sources are what is unforgiveable regardless Editor, of the alleged justification. , after World War II, the Sincerely, Marshall Plan helped European countries to recover and In reply to the letter to the Editor from Elizabeth Rima exceed their pre-WWII conditions, but a Marshall Plan and Dominique Mendenhall, in your “late June 2008 edi- Sigrid Hepp-Dax prior to war would have prevented the deaths of so many tion,” here is our reply: House of Hope Staff and Board of Directors. all over the world as well as in the US. If only we could You are right, and we are sorry things turned out the 64 Owens Court learn to be generous, and to be truthful about the real ex- way they did. We did not anticipate the reaction we got Front Royal, VA 22630 tent of our generosity, if we were to use our intellectual to our Chester Street initiative, although in retrospect it and financial resources rather than using the military in- is understandable. We did not intend to divide our com- dustrial complex, we in the US and throughout the world munity, and we regret that. Margot Glavis would be immensely improved and safer. Thank you, Dan, On a positive note, we are “making changes for the bet- for a thoughtful article. ter.” We will remain at our present Warren Avenue lo- Editor, cation which, together with the possibility of adding on Betty Molchany, J.D. the space in the little vacant church next door, now gives Your article on Margot Glavis is beautifully written 31 Blue Ridge Avenue us the possibility to be in compliance with town zoning and fascinating. I had heard of her a number of times Front Royal, VA 22630-3045 codes. To that effect we have handed in our application from George and Linda Glavis, but never about her back- 540 622-2345 for the necessary Special Use Permit for the combined ground, her birth, her education, her professional career. site, and we have been assured that it will be expedited. While reading, I was wishing I could have been with you Letters are welcome but must include sender’s We still dream of one day having our own space where we as you interviewed her. Those who know history and can also serve homeless women and families, but we rec- the continuing devastation of war, long after the war is name and contact information. Please email ognize that first we need to learn to do the best possible over, on Germany and Iraq, among many other countries [email protected] job we can for our homeless men.

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Main Street 219 East Main Street 141 West 15th Street KYLINE HENANDOAH OUTH RONT 10 Commerce Avenue OOL 9800 Winchester Road 836 N. Commerce Ave. ENDY B OUL C S 416 South Royal Avenue 541 South Royal Avenue 533 South Royal Avenue 622 South Royal Avenue KYLINE 915 North Royal Avenue S 530 North Royal Avenue 620 North Royal Avenue S F 1600 Shenandoah Avenue ILLA 1122 North Royal Avenue C S 865 John Marshall Highway S RESTAURANTS 1400 N. Shenandoah Avenue W OYAL V The Royal FRAT (Front Transit) Area Bus provides transit serviceTownfor of the The FRAT Bus is radio dispatched, ADA accessible and equipped withthe latest No Smoking, drinking, eating or food in open allowed. containers - $.50 paid upon boarding bus.Fare the Associa Regional Transportation questionsplease any Virginia call the have you If 1370 North Shenandoah Avenue 1525 North Shenandoah Avenue 1801 North Shenandoah Avenue R (Intersection of Routes 340 & 55) Front Royal Monday through Friday from 8: 3 0am - 1 2 : 3 0pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm. The last run beginsat 4:00pm. Allroutes op begin and Association (VRTA) Transportation end Regional at Virginia the Front The Royal/Warren Center. Visitor County service this erates community. the mobility throughout enhance to wheelchair lifts and security systems. Persons with disabilities who are ADA certi regular Please route. call in advance. fied may fied pickedbe dropped may and up anywhere off curbside within free toll (877)777- 2 708 or (540) 3 41- 464. at tion (VRTA) US . VA . ROYAL - FRONT ENTER . CI . C S ’ 22630 WWW US . VA . ISITOR IRGINIA V , , V ROYAL - OYAL FRONT R OUNTY . CI C @ RONT , F TOURISM ARREN TREET MAIL -W S AIN OYAL M R AST RONT 414 E F HE T (540) 635-5788 1-800-338-2576 E Circled numbers indicate Battle of Front Royal stops . T S LAZA P ATERY AIN OUSE AFÉ ATERY 2G ILL OT HICKEN ITCHEN OUSE S ’ E C OYAL H PT P IZZA ESTAURANT OUSE IZZA & E & M AVERN C K ING - M - R ESTAURANT H UT HINA IZZA ESTAURANT P ESTAURANT S /A R P ESTAURANT ’ H T - - AFÉ S UB K R ’ S P C H ’ R ESTAURANT R S ESTAURANT R P RIED C ’ AK ONALD TALIAN XPRESS RIND RBY TEAK S TREET ELTING R ANCAKE PPLE F R I RIND INE A D O S E S INDO S G OUNTRY EAT IZZA ONG ’ ADE S S C EXICAN P M A ’ ’ BJ’ P G URGER ELIO at the bridge S P J 477 South St. OURMET OLDEN L S ’ C OMINO K (540) 636-2000 (540) 636-6329 (540) 635-6468 (540) 635-3326 (540) 622-2696 (540) 635-8815 (540) 635-8815 (540) 635-9161 (540) 635-9440 (540) 636-8884 (540) 635-3556 (540) 636-3636 (540) 635-1780 (540) 635-4171 (540) 635-3688 10 South Street (540) 635-1499 (540) 635-9990 (540) 636-9293 (540) 635-7348 (540) 635-7119 (540) 635-3064 (540) 635-3791 (540) 636-3123 (540) 635-5365 (540) 636-6146 (540) 631-0800 (540) 636-3453 (540) 636-7441 (540) 636-2967 (540) 551-9953 M B NTHONY C 412 South Street 239 South Street 409 South Street 107 Water Street S AIN M 22 W. 22 14th W. Street HE 103 S. Royal Ave. Exit 13 I66 Rt 55 HE ’ G 215 E. Main Street 138 14th W. Street 101 14th W. Street AILY OYAL Royal Plaza Center G IDWAY 1204 N. Royal Ave. D 328 Remount Road 328 Remount Road 300 Remount Road EE EAN YRO AILY A 522 East Main Street 500 East Main Street T IMBO T S M 3 Blue Mountain Road R J 104 South Royal Avenue 708 South Royal Avenue 206 South Royal Avenue 801 North Royal Avenue D HINA M D G ONG OM J’ 1423 N. Shenandoah Ave. 1303 North Royal Avenue ASTIGLIA D RESTAURANTS NOTTY ENTUCKY EXICO 807 John Marshall Highway 916 John Marshall Highway C OUNTY Route 522/340 North & I-66 407 South Commerce Avenue L D L C H M HE K K HE ALISCO M C 14th Street & Shenandoah Avenue J T T Mid July, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 27 - Every Hour Between / 1:00-4:00 8:30-11:30 / 1:05-4:05 8:35-11:35 / 1:08-4:08 8:38-11:38 / 1:15-4:15 8:45-11:45 / 1:21-4:21 8:51-11:51 / 1:24-4:24 8:54-11:54 / 1:26-4:26 8:56-11:56 9:00 - 12:00 / 1:30-4:30 9:03-12:03 / 1:33-4:33 9:06-12:06 / 1:36-4:36 9:07-12:07 / 1:37-4:37 / 1:41-4:41 9:11-12:11 9:12-12:12 / 1:42-4:42 9:16-12:16 / 1:46-4:46 9:18-12:18 / 1:48-4:48 9:21-12:21 / 1:51-4:51 9:23-12:23 / 1:53-4:53 9:26-12:26 / 1:56-4:56 9:28-12:28 / 1:58-4:58 9:30-12:30 / 2:00-5:00 Schedule InteruptionsSchedule When inclement circumstantces cause weather and interuption of or service, other Public service announcements will be broadcasted on 95.3FM 1450AM and Times :30 :00 :35 :05 :38 :45 :15 :51 :21 :54 :24 :56 :26 :00 :30 :03 :33 :06 :36 :07 :37 :41 :11 :12 :42 :16 :46 :18 :48 :21 :51 :23 :53 :26 :56 :28 :58 :00 :30 AFÉ OTEL OTEL RILL TALIAN OTEL OTEL C OTEL OTEL NN I NN S M NN G ’ OTEL NN ESTAURANT S M NN OTEL I M ’ M S I M NN I ’ M 8 ELL I I HINA R I M M B ESTAURANT ITY C YNN ESORT OYAL TREET NTERNATIONAL ITE IDGE R C UBWAY UPER ARBOR OUNTAIN I ICTORIA ELAX S R S W ACO R S ESTAURANT S IUSEPPE UALITY -L OPS UDGET R PELUNKERS ’ AMPTON ARDEN V H T R COTTISH MOTELS S LUEMONT M T R B Q IONEER 231 Chester St. (540) 636-0056 (540) 636-0070 (540) 636-6654 (540) 631-0300 (540) 635-2288 (540) 636-0008 (540) 635-2196 (800) 766-6748 (540) 635-2191 (540) 635-4114 (540) 635-3181 (540) 635-6615 (540) 635-4400 (540) 635-1958 (540) 636-8999 (540) 636-6857 (540) 635-5956 (540) 636-7200 (888) 204-4803 (540) 635-9447 (800) 461-1720 (540) 635-4050 (540) 635-1882 (800) Hampton (540) 635-4784 (540) 635-3161 (540) 635-4101 (800) 487-3529 (540) 636-6168 (540) 635-5354 11 South Street (540) 636-4888 (800) 800-8000 (540) 635-4148 (800) 230-7349 WI G S MOTELS 116 South Street 411 South Street H B G 241 Chester Street P 424-A South Street LUE 53 West 14th Street ENTER T 304A E. Main Street 219 East Main Street 141 West 15th Street KYLINE HENANDOAH OUTH RONT 10 Commerce Avenue OOL 9800 Winchester Road 836 N. Commerce Ave. ENDY B OUL C S 416 South Royal Avenue 541 South Royal Avenue 533 South Royal Avenue 622 South Royal Avenue KYLINE 915 North Royal Avenue S 530 North Royal Avenue 620 North Royal Avenue S F 1600 Shenandoah Avenue ILLA 1122 North Royal Avenue C S 865 John Marshall Highway S RESTAURANTS 1400 N. Shenandoah Avenue W OYAL V 1370 North Shenandoah Avenue 1525 North Shenandoah Avenue 1801 North Shenandoah Avenue This black and white ad will be read be will ad white and black This by about 17,000 people in Front Royal and Warren County. It costs a lot less than you think. Give your an with needs it boost the business ad in Warren County’s most popu R (Intersection of Routes 340 & 55) FRAT Monday - Friday service Bus Bus Stop Location Schedule Visitor’s Center Apartments Royal Hills Apartments Shenandoah Commons Royal Plaza Northwestern Community Services Apartments Arms Royal Gateway Plaza / Food Lion Visitor’s Center County Government Center Warren Center Youth Park Department / Department of Social Services Avenue 13th Street & Belmont Avenue 17th Street & Belmont Senior Center Memorial Hospital Warren Apartments Avenue Kendrick The Family Store Samuels Library County Courthouse Warren Visitor’s Center Saturday service Circle 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 RMA Subway 1:03 1:33 2:03 2:33 3:03 3:33 4:03 4:33 5:03 5:33 Theater 1:07 1:37 2:07 2:37 3:07 3:37 4:07 4:37 5:07 5:37 Warren Visitor’s Center 1:08 1:38 2:08 2:38 3:08 3:38 4:08 4:38 5:08 5:38 Alley 1:14 1:44 2:14 2:44 3:14 3:44 4:14 4:44 5:14 5:44 Bowling Gateway Plaza 1:16 1:46 2:16 2:46 3:16 3:46 4:16 4:46 5:16 5:46 Royal Plaza 1:22 1:52 2:22 2:52 3:22 3:52 4:22 4:52 5:22 5:52 Theater 1:26 1:56 2:26 2:56 3:26 3:56 4:26 4:56 5:26 5:56 Warren Circle 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 RMA Sunday service Circle 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 RMA Subway 1:03 2:03 3:03 4:03 5:03 Theatre 1:08 2:08 3:08 4:08 5:08 Warren Visitor’s Center 1:10 2:10 3:10 4:10 5:10 Alley 1:16 2:16 3:16 4:16 5:16 Bowling Gateway Plaza 1:18 2:18 3:18 4:18 5:18 Royal Plaza 1:22 2:22 3:22 4:22 5:22 1:40 2:40 3:40 4:40 5:40 Target Samuels Library 1:53 2:53 3:53 4:53 5:53 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 RMA US . VA . ROYAL - FRONT ENTER . CI . C S ’ 22630 WWW US . VA . ISITOR IRGINIA V , , V ROYAL - OYAL FRONT R OUNTY . CI C @ RONT , F TOURISM ARREN TREET MAIL -W S AIN OYAL M R AST RONT 414 E F HE T (540) 635-5788 1-800-338-2576 E Circled numbers indicate Battle of Front Royal stops . T S LAZA P ATERY AIN OUSE AFÉ ATERY 2G ILL OT HICKEN ITCHEN OUSE S ’ E C OYAL H PT P IZZA ESTAURANT OUSE IZZA & E & M AVERN C K ING - M - R ESTAURANT H UT HINA IZZA ESTAURANT P ESTAURANT S /A R P ESTAURANT ’ H T - - AFÉ S UB K R ’ S P C H ’ R ESTAURANT R S ESTAURANT R P RIED C ’ AK ONALD TALIAN XPRESS RIND RBY TEAK S TREET ELTING R ANCAKE PPLE F R I RIND INE A D O S E S INDO S G OUNTRY EAT IZZA ONG ’ ADE S S C EXICAN P M A ’ ’ BJ’ P G URGER ELIO at the bridge S P J 477 South St. OURMET OLDEN L S ’ C OMINO K (540) 636-2000 (540) 636-6329 (540) 635-6468 (540) 635-3326 (540) 622-2696 (540) 635-8815 (540) 635-8815 (540) 635-9161 (540) 635-9440 (540) 636-8884 (540) 635-3556 (540) 636-3636 (540) 635-1780 (540) 635-4171 (540) 635-3688 10 South Street (540) 635-1499 (540) 635-9990 (540) 636-9293 (540) 635-7348 (540) 635-7119 (540) 635-3064 (540) 635-3791 (540) 636-3123 (540) 635-5365 (540) 636-6146 (540) 631-0800 (540) 636-3453 (540) 636-7441 (540) 636-2967 (540) 551-9953 M B NTHONY C 412 South Street 239 South Street 409 South Street 107 Water Street S AIN M 22 W. 22 14th W. Street HE 103 S. Royal Ave. Exit 13 I66 Rt 55 HE ’ G 215 E. Main Street 138 14th W. Street 101 14th W. Street AILY OYAL Royal Plaza Center G IDWAY 1204 N. Royal Ave. D 328 Remount Road 328 Remount Road 300 Remount Road EE EAN YRO AILY A 522 East Main Street 500 East Main Street T IMBO T S M 3 Blue Mountain Road R J 104 South Royal Avenue 708 South Royal Avenue 206 South Royal Avenue 801 North Royal Avenue D HINA M D G ONG OM J’ 1423 N. Shenandoah Ave. 1303 North Royal Avenue ASTIGLIA D RESTAURANTS NOTTY ENTUCKY EXICO 807 John Marshall Highway 916 John Marshall Highway C OUNTY Route 522/340 North & I-66 407 South Commerce Avenue L D L C H M HE K K HE ALISCO M C 14th Street & Shenandoah Avenue J T T Page 28 • Warren County Report • Mid July, 2008

Warren County “It is a challenging piece of property,” Tori Failmezger commented.

New Catlett Mountain subdivision proposal scrutinized 53-unit maximum buildout sought in exchange for western bypass ROW

By Roger Bianchini acre property on a hillside across and a “state” road are essentially Warren County Report the South Fork of the Shenan- the same as far as dimensions, doah River from the Avtex Su- the only significant difference It’s back – reappraised, re- perfund site languished before being that a state road would be aligned, revamped and forward- the county for about a year and paved. ed with a recommendation of a half and may have sowed the Lucas also said the developer approval by the Warren County seeds for Llewellyn’s November would proceed with a central Planning Commission. 2007 defeat at the polls. Much of water system as a concession to “It” is a residential development that earlier holdup involved in- public health concerns about un- proposal for Catlett Mountain quiries from the county, Llewelyn derground pollution plumes from forwarded by former North River and then development partner both the Avtex site across the riv- Supervisor Ron Llewellyn. An Brookfield Homes about the ex- er to the east and a nearby former earlier rezoning request to facili- tension of town central water and town dump where transformers tate a 150-unit cluster residential sewer to the property (remember are believed buried. Whether that subdivision on the rocky, pos- “Water Wars 2006/2007?”). central water system will be a pri- sibly groundwater polluted 203- Project Manager Mark Lucas vate one developed from two to of Greenway Engineering pre- three central wells located on the sented Llewellyn’s new solo safer, western side of the property development proposal to the or the aforementioned extension Bill Pierceall uses visual aids to make his point that county planners on July 9. That of town water and sewer remains three are unresolved issues about the Catlett Moun- proposal is to develop as many unresolved at this time. tain proposal. We as 53 units on 2 to 5-acre lots on In exchange for the variance for the 203-acre property. Llewellyn 11 additional units Llewellyn is could build 42 units by right renewing the Catlett Mountain against the variance request. In issues and the lack of detail in the with development of a Class III Subdivision proffer of a 110-foot recent years Pierceall’s lengthy Catlett Mountain development road system or 80 units by right swath of land covering 13.5 acres e-mails have targeted Llewellyn plan. He also suggested that if Mow if a state-quality road system that is viewed as a crucial link in among other local political fig- ever a western bypass were to be was built to service the proposed a long-discussed western bypass ures and county staff for alleged built, it follow a more westerly subdivision. around Front Royal. nefarious political schemes pro- path suggested by existing roads. Lucas said Llewellyn was opt- Before Lucas presented the moting growth, “insider trading” In furthering that notion Pier- ing for the Class III road system developers case at the planning and profiteering. ceall made an interesting analogy LAWNS with a variance request to add 11 commission public hearing, In his public hearing presen- between Front Royal and Reno, tation Pierceall emphasized units above the by right number Llewellyn’s old nemesis Bill Pier- See Catlett, pg. 35 of 42 single-family homes. Lucas ceall made a power-point presen- groundwater and river pollution told the planners a Class III road tation to the commission arguing

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Royal Plaza sponsors weekly remote-control car races This zoom-zoom is a lot better than that annoying foreign car ad zooming by our bargain pocket Sunday through the summer at digi-cam with the 1-1/2 second Royal Plaza. If interest builds the shutter delay. racing could continue through WHOA, those things are mov- the end of September, Chu said. ing!! The track size is about 100 x 70 It took our intrepid and highly feet and all manner of remote- paid camera crew about three laps control vehicles are welcome, to get their timing down before a including Nitro, Electric, Off- spin out about lap 5 slowed the Road Buggys, Truggys & Monster cars enough for our first in-focus Trucks or anything else you’ve shot – “Hey, it’s been about 30 created that will turn laps. years since we began our sports Among participants at the July 6 editing/photography career at run were members of Powerslid- Southside Richmond’s infamous ers, a Winchester-based Nitro- Checkered Flag Stock Car Racing RC car club. Newspaper,” they reminded us For more information Chu may with a glare. be contacted at 540 664-1888 or Timing down and editor cowed, by e-mail at [email protected] our crew got back to business as Don’t miss it – it’s loads of fun we tracked event organizer Wil- – even if you just stop by to watch liam Chu down as he made his for a while or try to get a picture way back to his pit area. or two to prove to your friends “This is our second Sunday here you really did make it to the races and we hope to build interest as on Sunday. summer progresses and more Hey, it’s closer than Daytona or people realize we’re out here Talladega – and by scale they each week,” Chu said. Actually don’t even do 400 mph on the big our July 6 encounter was listed as bank tracks, much less 700!!! the event’s second Practice Date, Two RC cars skirt trouble as competitor spins out on RC Race Course in front of with things hitting full throttle K-mart on the east side of Royal Plaza Shoppping Center. Powersliders RC Club on July 13. Pit crews/car owners member Gary Kelley is at the controls of one of the vehicles, the one taking the To contact Mr. Bianchini usually begin assembling around lead he told me. please email him at rogerb@ 2 p.m., Chu said. And racing is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. and warrencountyreport.com By Roger Bianchini on the K-mart side of the Royal doned-off section of the parking continue to around 6 p.m. each Warren County Report Plaza Shopping Center. Imagine lot near South Street and in front our surprise as we entered Royal of the Royal Plaza Daily Grind Speaking of “Staycations” – we do Plaza for a little late afternoon and Novel Idea Bookstore. elsewhere in this issue – on July 6 shopping adventure and hap- Well, they were little cars and we stumbled upon a new weekly pened upon cars racing at truly they were only doing speeds in summer event in Front Royal incredible speeds around a cor- double figures – anywhere from 40 to 70 mph max we were told Save gas – maybe not enough to make a NASCAR fan begin salivating Dine and shop locally … unless you ponder what car owner Ryan West told us about his little silver beauty – “This D & B CHOCOLATES one will do 70 mph – to scale that’s like driving your car about 700 mph and trying to brake and turn without losing it.” Okay, that got our attention. CHANGES And as if on cue several other remote-control car owners be- gan hoisting their cars out of pit Also visit: row (fold-up tables and truck Weasel Creek Outfitters and van beds) and heading for Soul Mountain Restaurant & Bar the course with some interested Architectural old house parts spectators not far behind. Ridgeline designs We stepped off the course and Listhùs Gallery Where? Potential pit crew members Josh and Justin Funk positioned our camera crew check out Ryan West’s 70 mph car on the way to the near a turn hoping for some- Main St. Front Royal track. thing under 700 to 400 mph Page 30 • Warren County Report • Mid July, 2008

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“His innocence was so grand. I miss him every moment. I feel him everywhere – I guess the notion of the one heart got through to me and that is a wonderful legacy.” – a friend’s recollection of murdered Buddhist Monk Mogu Murder part II

A personal remembrance of a soul in wonder cause I wanted to thank him for phones, but because he was deep “I asked him once why here in helping my child and helping me. into writing. While her aware- the Free State area of Marshall, “And it was his innocent spirit, ness of his social or political writ- and he replied, ‘It’s a good place his innocent soul that amazed ings was scant because he wrote for training and meditation.’ me. You could introduce him in Korean and respected her dis- “His innocence was so grand. to things like he was a child. He tance from his subject matter, she I miss him every moment. I feel would see things for the first time recalled him saying he had been him everywhere – I guess the no- and he would say, ‘Oh my good- writing about a Korean embargo tion of the one heart got through ness I’ve never experienced this of U.S. beef exports. to me and that is a wonderful leg- in my life, my heart beats as one, “I don’t know what he was writ- acy. Now I only hope his friends as this person’s heart beats.’ It ing about it but that’s what he and his temple associates can re- would be an awesome thing and said held him up before we left lease his body from captivity as you could feel his wonder. He for the concert,” she recalled. his spirit has been from this life.” taught me that we are all of one Less than a week later Mogu’s heart and that we must always re- friend left for the West Coast to member we are of the one heart.” visit her ailing mother. Mogu’s experiences with his lo- “I talked to him on June 22nd cal friend culminated with a June and we said our goodbyes and This full-color ad will 14 Gordon Lightfoot concert at he asked me to stop by on my reach about 20,000 read- Monk Mogu in his study Wolf Trap less than two weeks way out of town. But I told him ers. before his death. I would see him when I came By Roger Bianchini in some way for treating my son “He’d never been to a concert back. And he said ‘No, no, no, Warren County Report and he would say, ‘No, no – not It can be yours for an en- before and he told me that was please stop by – you’re going by necessary.’ ” the first time he had ever been [Interstate] 66 and I want you to tire year for $29 per is- A Warren County resident who However, the offer led to social at a peaceful place where there please stop by, I want to see you sue. befriended the Korean Buddhist outings at which the monk exhib- were so many people in one place before you go.’ And I said, well monk murdered at his home in ited a childlike sense of wonder at one time and that the energy I can’t monk because I’ve got Give your business the Marshall late last month recalls a that was striking to her Western was beautiful. Before when he’d to go to Seattle very, very early boost it needs with an ad gentle spirit with a gift for heal- sense of adult sensibilities. been in large crowds it was not because my mom’s very sick, so ing. “I would take him to different in Warren County’s most as positive – political rallies or I’ll see you when I get back. And The woman, who asked to re- places where he could see dif- popular newspaper. what not – but Gordon Lightfoot he said, ‘Okay, see you when you main anonymous due to unan- ferent parts of life that he hadn’t was a very positive experience get back.’ ” swered questions about the mur- experienced because he was a for him. But his favorite was Pink Back home in Warren County Display advertising: der, met Du Chil Park as Monk monk and he told me he had been Floyd’s music – I don’t know if just over a week later she was Mogu, a practitioner of acupunc- a political prisoner years ago in warrencountyreport. you should print that though …” informed by Fauquier County ture and other Eastern medical his native Korea and he hadn’t com/adinfo She said that Monk Mogu was Sheriff’s Office investigators that techniques. Over 18 months ago had a lot of experience there. I late getting ready to leave for the her friend the monk was dead Mogu was recommended by a don’t watch TV, so I’m not really Gordon Lightfoot concert, not and foul play was suspected – a friend for potential treatment of in touch with the political aspect 540-636-1014 because he was deep into “Dark notion that baffles and worries her son, who suffers from a mus- of it – but we developed a friend- Side of the Moon” with head- her. cular disability. 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• “For you hockey fans, take a clean puck and keep it in the freezer to break up the ice you have in a bag or con- tainer.” — S.H. in Ohio • Relieve the itch of a bug bite by dabbing it with antiperspirant. The aluminum salts will reduce the swelling, and help to relieve the itch. • To slow spoilage of container dairy items (sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese), store upside-down in the fridge — that is to say, lid side down. It will keep those items fresher longer. • “Cut the fat on pizza just by using your napkin. When you get a slice of pizza, double a napkin or paper towel and lightly blot excess oil from the top Mid July, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 33 of the pizza. Don’t press down too hard, or you’ll come away with Watch out! Your boss is coming around the corner! Diversions cheese, but this is a good way to get Humor June 23-29, 2008 Humor that extra stuff off.” — T.R. in Min- June 23-29, 2008 nesota • “Birthday candles can be held in place with Lifesaver candies. They Sleep Deprivation Creates The first episode — this is true — showed Richards going to the DMV Sleep Deprivation Creates areThe the first perfect episode size —for this your is standardtrue — Must-Snooze TV to change her driver’s license. showed Richards going to the DMV A recent National Public Radio sto- All I can say is, Wow! No wonder Must-Snooze TV to change her driver’s license. ry charges that TV producers — in an the studio honchos greenlighted this candles, and kids really like them. effort to add drama and emotional out- project. There’s just nothing more A recent National Public Radio sto- All I can say is, Wow! No wonder bursts to their “reality” shows — are intrinsically interesting than watching ry charges that TV producers — in an Also,the studio for adults, honchos they greenlighted will catch thisany subjecting contestants to sleep depri- someone take care of an errand at the project. There’s just nothing more vation. Department of Motor Vehicles. effort to add drama and emotional out- PRODUCER: Here’s the concept — intrinsically interesting than watching Jay McCarroll, a past winner of bursts to their “reality” shows — are excess wax that drips. Especially if “Project Runway,” said, “It makes Denise Richards going about her daily subjecting contestants to sleep depri- someone take care of an errand at the people crazy.” An “America’s Next life as a superstar. It’s got it all — vation. Department of Motor Vehicles. Top Model” contestant said the sleep glamour, drama. It’s must-see TV. you have a lot of candles on your cake, deprivation made the girls “mentally NETWORK: What’s the first Jay McCarroll, a past winner of PRODUCER: Here’s the concept — episode? Denise Richards going about her daily insane.” “Project Runway,” said, “It makes And sleep researcher Mary PRODUCER: You’re going to love people crazy.” An “America’s Next likelife mine!” as a superstar. — U.D. It’sin Tennessee got it all — Carskadon of Brown University not- this: Denise Goes To The DMV. Top Model” contestant said the sleep glamour, drama. It’s must-see TV. ed, “There’s documentation that sleep NETWORK: You mean Department NETWORK: What’s the first deprivation has been used as torture in of Motor Vehicles? Why? deprivation made the girls “mentally • Whenever I make a cake recipe that prisoner of war settings.” PRODUCER: Get this — to change insane.” episode? I don’t know about you, but for me her driver’s license! Incredible but And sleep researcher Mary PRODUCER: You’re going to love this raises a serious ethical issue: Are true! Another “hot” reality show stars Carskadon of Brown University not- callsthis: Denisefor the Goes pan toTo beThe lightly DMV. dusted TV producers using the most produc- tive methods of torture? ’s mother, Dina, who ed, “There’s documentation that sleep NETWORK: You mean Department — also absolutely true — was hon- of Motor Vehicles? Why? (I have some expertise in this field deprivation has been used as torture in with flour, I use the dry cake ingredi- myself, as I do my own sleep research, ored recently as amongHoroscopes/History the Top 20 PRODUCER: Get this — to change usually in the form of scientific naps Long Island Mothers of Celebrities. prisoner of war settings.” Note to Long Island celebrity moms: I don’t know about you, but for me her driver’s license! Incredible but conducted in my La-Z-Boy recliner June 23-29, 2008 ents instead. The box mixes are great laboratory. I plan to publish my results I’m sorry, but this doesn’t speak well this raises a serious ethical issue: Are true! of you, considering that Dina Lohan’s Another “hot” reality show stars sometime after I get up and have a TV producers using the most produc- for this. Especially if you are making couple cups of coffee.) main qualification is that daughter tive methods of torture? Lindsay Lohan’s mother, Dina, who As a TV consumer, I speak for all Lindsayemotional hasn’t steam. had a car accident in — also absolutely true — was hon- when I say I support sleep deprivation the past 20 minutes. (I once signed up (I have some expertise in this field for e-mailLIBRA alerts(September to let me 23 know to Octoberwhen aored chocolate recently or asdark among cake, the the Topdusting 20 in the name of quality entertainment. myself, as I do my own sleep research, But I’m afraid some of this sum- Lohan22) Your had anpractical accident, side but dominates had to can- the usually in the form of scientific naps Long Island Mothers of Celebrities. mer’s reality shows are going to need cel when my in-box kept getting cloggedweek as up.) you reassess your finances to conducted in my La-Z-Boy recliner doesn’tNote to stand Long out Island the celebrityway white moms: flour more “persuasive” methods to make I’m sorry, but this doesn’t speak well their stars entertaining. Tomake be fair, some this sensible show contains adjustments a cer- in laboratory. I plan to publish my results tain element of suspense, because of you, considering that Dina Lohan’s Case in point, Denise Richards, who sometime after I get up and have a sometimes does. won the coveted Oscar for Most Hilar- whowhat knows you whenplan to Lindsay spend andmight what drive you couple cups of coffee.) main qualification is that daughter iously Miscast Actor of All Time upexpect half-naked to save. and take out the left As a TV consumer, I speak for all Lindsay hasn’t had a car accident in award for her James Bond movie por- wing of the house? 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I AQUARIUScouldn’t put off (January interacting 20 to with Febru- genre that continueBy Samantha to be popular Weaver today. Avoid becoming involved in a work-my ary kid 18) until You I finishedmight find sweeping resistance a to • The On Junenext time 27, 1922,you’rethe in NewAmerican York emotional steam. place dispute early in the week byflooryour or dusting call for a fullshelf. inquiry Of course, into a work- I Library Association awards the first LIBRA (September 23 to October insisting both sides submit their standscouldn’tplace watch problem. a movie But or play by week’s a video end City and feel like indulging yourself, youNewbery might Medal, want to honoring consider the stopping year’s 22) Your practical side dominates the to Wondera neutral arbitrator. Woman Things begin togame;even after the all, most I was rigid the naysayers driver. begin to —21—best children’s book, to “The Story of week as you reassess your finances to cool off by Thursday. 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It’s also a good to readjust your disrupted schedule groundpulled aroundoff without the stage. the help of my kid- four minutes round the clock. time to seek out and renew old friend- and make new plans for a weekend dos. the trip. Baltasar Gracian who made the fol- • On June 28, 1857, Emerson Hough, ships. getaway. They tidied and organized while I I readied myself for some juicy talk, lowing• On sageJune observation: 25, 1967, the “It is Beatles better CAPRICORN (December 22 to one of the most successful writers of GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) grocery shopped and cooked. And but there was nothing earth-shattering, torecord sleep “All on Youthings Need beforehand Is Love” than in front lie Patience is called for as you await a January 19) You’re usually the one adventure novels of the Romantic when my stress crease appeared just day-in-day-out stuff. But if there awakeof an international about them televisionafterwards.” audience. decision about that project you’re who gives advice. But now it’s time to Western genre, is born in Newton, The six-minute version recorded on the Iowa. One of his most popular works, had been something big and important • If you’re like the average Ameri- eager to launch. Meanwhile, try to set open yourself up to counsel from across my forehead (I can thank my TV show, however, was cut down to “The Covered Wagon” (1922), estab- to tell, I was finally present to listen. aside more time to share with that spe- friends who have your best interests at dad for this physical feature that we can,four minutes you eat for roughly its release 17 as pounds a single. of cial person in your life. heart. lishedshare), many as it of so the often conventions does when of I’mthe That must be a safe feeling for a kid, potato chips every year. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- genrereadying that continue for guests, to be popular my son today. and because I know as an adult it feels • On June 24, 1987, comedian, actor ary 18) You might find resistance to • If you’ve ever been laid off work, Avoid becoming involved in a work- daughter• On June reminded 27, 1922, me thatthe Americanparties are good to have someone fully present to and musician Jackie Gleason dies. He place dispute early in the week by your call for a full inquiry into a work- listen to the big and important stuff as youwas knowone of what TV’s a mostterrible popular experience stars in it Librarysupposed Association to be fun, awards not stressful. the first So can be. Imagine, though, how much insisting both sides submit their stands place problem. But by week’s end Newbery Medal, honoring the year’s well as the mundane. a number of shows, including “The to a neutral arbitrator. Things begin to even the most rigid naysayers begin to we turned on the music, danced a lit- moreHoneymooners” traumatic it andcould “Thehave been Jackie if besttle, children’s and continued book, to to work “The likeStory busy of Sometimes it takes a seatbelt, locked cool off by Thursday. come around. Mankind” by Hendrik Willem van yourGleason erstwhile Show,” employer which ran didn’tthroughout even PISCES (February 19 to March 20) bees — Wonder Bees? doors and a speed of 75 mph to get me LEO (July 23 to August 22) It Loon. The award was named for John to this place in my relationship with havemost theof the decency 1950s toand tell ’60s. you in person. promises to be a busy but productive A recurring problem surfaces once Newbery,But long theafter 18th-centurymy kids were finished, English That’s exactly what Radio Shack did a again. Maybe it’s time you used your my children, where we are far away week for the Big Cat. The pace slows booksellerI continued and to author do what who I do was when consid- I get couple• On June of years 23, 1992,ago, firingMafia 400boss ofJohn its by Friday, allowing you to catch up on creative talents to help you find a new eredready the for father a party of children’s — I overprepare. literature. from playing Wonder Woman and Gotti, nicknamed the “Teflon Don” approach to resolving it once and for employees via e-mail. matters you put aside but that now “Mom, do you want to play a video Super Kid. after escaping unscathed from several need your attention. all. • On June 26, 1948, U.S. and British trials during the 1980s, is sentenced to game?” Write to Taprina Milburn in care of • Do you have a matutinal routine? VIRGO (August 23 to September BORN THIS WEEK:You are guid- pilots begin delivering food and sup- King Features Weekly Service, P.O. 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By“After July 15, the an party,”average Iof said, 2,500 knowing tons of der and racketeering. —15— supplies was being flown into the city morning. things settle to let off all that pent-up © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. that after the party we would all col- © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. every day, with planes landing every • At one time, the game checkers four minutes round the clock. was known as “chess for ladies.” • On June 25, 1967, the Beatles • If you’re a man who shaves his face record “All You Need Is Love” in front every day, you can figure that at an of an international television audience. The six-minute version recorded on the average of 10 minutes per shave, you TV show, however, was cut down to spend 60 hours every year with a razor four minutes for its release as a single. in your hand. • On June 24, 1987, comedian, actor *** and musician Jackie Gleason dies. He Thought for the Day: “There is a was one of TV’s most popular stars in wonderful mythical law of nature that a number of shows, including “The Honeymooners” and “The Jackie the three things we crave most in life Gleason Show,” which ran throughout — happiness, freedom and peace of most of the 1950s and ’60s. mind — are always attained by giving them to someone else. — General • On June 23, 1992, Mafia boss John Gotti, nicknamed the “Teflon Don” Peyton C. March after escaping unscathed from several © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. trials during the 1980s, is sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole after being found guilty on 14 —16— counts of conspiracy to commit mur- der and racketeering. —15— © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. Page 34 • Warren County Report • Mid July, 2008

Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce

BROWN BAG LUNCHEON SERIES the U.S. Sport Institute Golf Camp proudly gear and provide tips on how to have a 8:00 PM. The 2008 Warren County Fair the highest standards of ethical and CONTINUES announces a Golf Camp for youth ages 5- fun and safe outdoor family adventure. runs Mon., Aug. 4th through 9th featuring professional practice in serving nonprofit 11 years old. Using a revolutionary new Tents, cooking equipment, and food The Hubcaps, Ricochet, Twisted K Rodeo organizations in their philanthropic efforts. A Brown Bag Luncheon will be held system, the USSI Golf Clinic is the ideal will be provided. “The Basics of Family & Bull Riding, Chesapeake Dock Dogs, 2 In addition to raising money, the CFRE Wednesday, July 16th, Noon at the way to introduce boys and girls to the Camping” is $50 one adult and child (5- Demo Derby’s, Paul Bunyon Lumberjack certification denotes a comprehensive Chamber. The always popular, Mike game of golf. Curriculum will include fun 12 years old) and $10 for each additional Shows, Amateur ATV races, and a Truck/ knowledge of all segments of nonprofit Noble, Noble & Noble Financial Associates games and exercises to make learning family member. Reservations are required. Tractor Pull. Reserve tickets for both management and funding development. will be presenting “Budgeting for Your the game an enjoyable experience. The Shenandoah National Park Association concerts will go on sale Saturday, May Individuals achieving the status of Business in Difficult Financial Times”. Golf Camp will be held July 7-11 at Front members receive a 20% discount. To 10th at 8:00AM at the Warren County CFRE have demonstrated not only an RSVP to the Chamber at 635-3185 or Royal Golf Club for ages 5-7 from 9-10:30 register, go to the Shenandoah National Fairgrounds, Route 522/340 in Front educational mastery of all aspects of the [email protected] ASAP a.m. and for ages 8-11 from 10:30-12 for Park website at http://www.nps.gov/shen/ Royal, Virginia. General Admission tickets fundraising profession, but they have – space always fills quickly for these $85 per participant. For more information planyourvisit/resource_seminars.htm. are available immediately on the Fair’s had experience raising significant dollars informative sessions. Feel free to bring please contact the Front Royal Golf Club The Shenandoah National Park Resource website: www.warrencountyfair.com. The within the philanthropic community. In your lunch! Clubhouse at 636-9061 or Parks and Rec. Seminars are co-sponsored by the Warren County Fair ticket office accepts addition, they have agreed to uphold at 635-7750. Shenandoah National Park Association, Cash, Checks, and Major Credit Cards. strict accountability standards and the NEW TEACHER RECEPTION Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron ARAMARK, and the National Parks General Admission Seats are available Donor Bill of Rights, as set forth by CFRE announces the promotion of Captain Conservation Association. For more for purchase immediately and can only be International. In this rapidly changing Nearly 75 new teachers and staff will Norman Shiflett, a 25 year veteran of the information, contact the park’s Education purchased via our Website until Saturday, world, CFRE is a way to demonstrate a join Warren County Public Schools Warren County Sheriff’s Office, to Major, Office at 540-999-3489. May 10th. There are no additional fees. willingness to stay on the leading edge of and Randolph-Macon Academy for the the second in command of all operations. Belle Grove Old Fashioned Ice Tickets will be mailed as orders are the fundraising profession and enhance 2008-2009 school year. The Education Also promoted was Lieutenant Kent Cream Social, Friday, July 11th, 7 to 9 received. Reserve tickets will be available the overall public image of nonprofit Committee will host their annual New Printz, a 30 year veteran, to Captain. p.m.; Featuring bluegrass music from Five online and via the phone on Saturday, workers as ethical and accountable to Teacher Reception on August 12th, 4 p.m. Captain Printz will be in charge of civil, of a Kind, special behind the scenes tours May 10th, 2008 at 10:00AM - after the “In the donors and organizations they serve. at the Skyline High School. We are asking records, court security, communications, of the Plantation, and Garber’s Ice Cream Person” sale has commenced at 8:00 AM. Mr. Rodman also holds a Masters Degree the business community to show support accreditation, and the D.A.R.E. program. sundaes. Admission $8 for adults, $2 for Please note - there are artist presales of in Education and is a Certified Grants for the educators of our community by Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron announces children under 10. For more information Reserved Tickets available on some Fan Specialist (CGS) through the National sponsoring these new teachers. Along the July 1, 2008 retirement of Major Billy call (540) 869-2028. club websites. Grant Writers Association. with your financial donations, you are Chapman, a 31 year veteran of the Warren Royal Plaza Shopping Center College Access Network is selling $1 welcome to supply door prizes or items County Sheriff’s Office. Major Chapman announces it’s summer concert series. raffle tickets for the chance to win green WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS for the welcome bags. (80 items needed) worked his way through the ranks with the July 26 – Flint Hollow (Blue Grass); fees for 2 at Blue Ridge Shadows. The We are looking for four non-competing majority of his career spent in charge of August 23 – Sam Cubbage (Rock-a-billy); money raised will go towards the Last Sluice’n Around sponsors at $250 (Front Royal Federal the Criminal Investigations Division. Major September 20 – Glass Onion (Beatles/ Dollar Scholarship fund which assists low- (Entertainment) Credit Union has committed to sponsor) Chapman will be missed by everyone that oldies). All summer concerts are from income, at-risk, disabled students with Teresa Chillemi or sponsors for the teachers at $20, which he has ever had contact with throughout 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and are free to the remaining financial aid needs for college. If 3167 Guard Hill Road includes an admission to the event. For his career. According to Sheriff McEathron public. you would like to purchase tickets, please Front Royal, VA 22630 more information contact the Chamber he played a significant role in the transition The Samuels Public Library come to The Warren Coalition located at 540-636-4320 at 635-3185 or info@frontroyalchamber. from long time Sheriff Lynn Armentrout to Foundation is sponsoring a Harley 23 S. Royal Ave. (Rear) between 10am- [email protected] com. the current administration. Davidson/PT Cruiser Raffle. They are 4pm Monday-Friday. Call Katrina Clayton www.sluice-n-around.com Shenandoah National Park will be selling 2,000 tickets at $100 each. The at 540-636-6385 for more information. TRADEFEST 2008 – SIGN UP TODAY hosting a “Butterfly Photography and drawing will be October 31st at 2 p.m. All The winning ticket will be drawn on July Identification” seminar on Saturday, proceeds go to the foundation to furnish 1st. TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL Reserve your space now! Tradefest July 12, 2008. As the park comes alive the interior of the new library. For more On June 25, 1998 around 7p.m. Carol 2008 will be held on September 9 & 10 with a spectacular array of butterflies information contact Cheryl Harrison at Gordon arrived at her home in the Monday, July 14th, 7 p.m. at the Warren at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites. There are in mid-summer, here is the chance to 635-3153 or charrison@samuelslibrary. Shenandoah Farms section of Warren County Government Center many new and exciting events planned for learn from experts the best ways to net. County Virginia. Ms. Gordon was attacked Monday, July 28th, 7 p.m. at the Warren Tradefest 2008. Space is limited. Contact identify and “capture” butterflies through The Blue Ridge Arts Council are by an unknown individual and shot County Government Center Pam today at 635-3185 or priffle@ photography. The “Butterfly Photography offering a week long guitar camp for multiple times. Her home was then set on frontroyalchamber.com to reserve your and Identification” is $50 per person and students enter 5th-12th grades. The fire. Her murder remains an active case COUNTY OF WARREN space or for more information. reservations are required. Shenandoah classes will be open to beginners as well with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office National Park Association members receive as more advanced students. Guitars Criminal Investigations Division. The Tuesday, July 15th, 7 p.m. at the Warren VALLEY BUSINESS TODAY a 20% discount. Lunch and program are available to borrow upon request. Warren County Sheriff’s Office along with County Government Center materials are included. Participants will The classes will be held at Hilda J. assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Contact Niki today at 635-3185 to schedule need to provide their own camera. To Barbour Elementary School. Classes Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) are UPCOMING EVENTS your slot on the Chamber’s radio show register, go to the Shenandoah National are limited so register early. For more aggressively pursuing leads in the case and airing the first Wednesday of each month Park website at http://www.nps.gov/shen/ information contact 635-9909 or email reevaluating evidence with development July 10: Tourism Committee, 9 a.m. at the on The River 95.3 FM. planyourvisit/resource_seminars.htm. [email protected]. The of new forensic techniques. A reward Chamber For more information, contact the park’s Blue Ridge Arts Council’s annual Member of up to $10,000.00 is being offered by - frontroyalchamber.com COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Education Office at 540-999-3489. Show will run through August 1st. Gallery the family for information leading to the APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW Shenandoah National Park will also be hours are Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 arrest and prosecution of the individual(s) hosting “The Basics of Family Camping” p.m. The third Thursday Art Walk will be responsible for the death of Carol Gordon. This ad will reach about Applications are now available for the seminar on Saturday and Sunday, July held July 17th from 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy art, Anyone with information should contact: 17,000 readers. 10th Community Leadership Program 19-20, 2008. A camping trip to a national live demonstrations and refreshments at Warren County Sheriff’s Office, 23 East Applications are also available for the Youth park has been a long-standing tradition Blue Ridge Arts Council Gallery. Jackson St., Front Royal, Virginia. Phone Leadership program. Youth Leadership is for many American families. However, The Warren County Fair Association 540-635-7100 or 540-635-4128 Email: It costs about 20 bucks. open to public, private or home school a lot of today’s busy families have not is proud to announce two major “Concert [email protected] students ages 15-17. Please contact Niki had the opportunity to share a camping Events” to be held at the Warren County Here-4-You Consulting is proud to Give your business the experience together. If you are one of Fairgrounds this Summer! On Friday announce that President and CEO, Jeffrey at [email protected] or boost it needs with an ad 635-3185 for more information. Deadline those families who has always wanted evening, July,11th, 2008 at 8:00 PM, J. Rodman, has earned the Certified Fund to apply for either program is July 31st. to learn how to camp but never had the Country Music’s deep voiced, rising Raising Executive (CFRE) credential. in Warren County’s most time to learn, this is the program for you! sensation “Josh Turner” will appear According to the CFRE website, there are popular newspaper. MEMBER NEWS Join us for a night under the stars in on the Concert Stage located at the less than 5,000 professionals holding the Shenandoah National Park. Campers will Fairgrounds in Front Royal, Va.. with CFRE certification worldwide. Certified Call Dan at 540-636-1014 gain hands-on experience in the basics of gates opening at 5:00 PM. In addition, the Fund Raising Executive International Warren County Parks & Recreation or email him at editor@ Department in cooperation with the Front cooking, setting up a tent, and applying WCFA is proud to announce the return of (www.cfre.org) certifies fundraising Royal Golf Club Advisory Committee and Leave No Trace techniques. Park rangers the Coal Miner’s Daughter “Loretta Lynn” professionals who demonstrate the warrencountyreport.com and volunteers will demonstrate camping on Saturday evening, August 2nd, 2008 at knowledge, skills and commitment to Mid July, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 35

“Water was my major concern – and asking for 11 lots for the right of way for a bypass, I’m not sure I have any problems with that. And you’ve done something very positive in having central Warren County water. Now I’m looking closer at the other details of the plan.” – Tori Failmezger

come back before them. “They may not be able to make 53 lots work. A final subdivision plat will come back before the planning commission and you could reject it at that point,” Lo- gan told the commissioners. While both Failmezger and Krum said they wouldn’t rec- ommend approval of the plan as presented that night, assured they would have the opportunity to recommend denial in the next phase of the approval process, they joined Lorraine Smelser and Chairman Mark Bower in for- warding a recommendation of approval of the variance request to the board of supervisors. Despite his reservations with- out a final site plan in front of him, Failmezger told Lucas that With successor Taryn Logan in place, Doug Stanley the developer’s inclusion of a County Planning Director Taryn Logan assures the proudly shows off his X-Planning Director’s name- central water system was a major planning commission they could still reject the re- plate. step forward in his mind. “Water quested Catlett Mountain variance request if the site was my major concern – and ask- plan is found lacking. Catlett, from 28 county’s new Planning Director, ing for 11 lots for the right of way I’m looking closer at the other de- proval passed 4-0. Commission former deputy planning director for a bypass, I’m not sure I have Nevada. Pierceall explained that tails of the plan,” he told Lucas. Vice Chairman David McDaniel Taryn Logan assured the com- any problems with that – and he had lived out west before mov- Smelser’s motion, seconded was absent from the meeting. mission that a final request for you’ve done something very posi- ing to Warren County about five by Krum to forward the request approval of the variance request tive in having central water. Now years ago after inheriting prop- for the 11 additional lots would with a recommendation of ap- [email protected] erty here from his grandparents. “I’m just putting this out there, but this is what I think Front Roy- al will look like in 30 years,” Pier- Celebrating 60 years of Community ceall said of a map of Reno he used as a counterpoint to Front Royal’s Service current size and road system. Pierceall pointed to the use of and “The Grandest Little Station CELEBRATE WITH US conversion of existing roads and the building of new roads to com- in the nation” plete a defacto “beltway” system SEPTEMBER 19th around Reno as it grew. (I want it known right now that if county and/or town officials schedule a visit to Reno to explore Pierceall’s municipal comparison I want an all-expense-paid press pass – The PUBLIC’S RIGHT TO KNOW, BABY!!!) Following Pierceall and Lucas’s presentations several commis- sion members grilled Lucas on the lack of a detailed road plan connecting all of the proposed 53 lots to a road system. Lucas replied that plans for an internal road system had yet to be com- pleted – “If this plan is approved it will be our challenge to com- plete it,” he said of the neighbor- hood road network. “It is a challenging piece of property,” Tori Failmezger com- mented. “Do we get to see it?” Harry Krum asked of a final road plan. Sitting at her first meeting as the Page 36 • Warren County Report • Mid July, 2008 PuzzlesPuzzles JuneJune 23-29, 23-29, 2008 2008 Puzzles Watch out! Your boss is coming around the corner! Puzzles June 23-29, 2008

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You can reach Bo at: [email protected] Bo Kane

can look at the tallest buildings the doubt here) you may regret woman wasn’t like Glenn Close’s anywhere and say “I climbed for the rest of your life. But character in the movie higher than that.” it’s done, and here’s one “Fatal Attraction” Man’s Eye View thing you can do about (‘I will not be By Bo Kane the highest peak, a gods-eye view A Lesson Learned it now: make sure Warren County Report of the wonders that have existed it never happens for thousands of years. “We’re In Sequoia we saw a black bear again. According to Today is your day! Your mountain going UP THERE?!” That’s right, near us, a time to practice our ‘stay- what you wrote, and is waiting…so get on your way. - Bubba, and there’s no elevator. behind-dad-and-mom-and-don’t- that’s all I have to Dr. Seuss Now most times raising kids is move’ warning. The bear moved go on, you haven’t not unlike trying to herd a hundred on, searching for food and shade, stepped out of Yosemite National Park, CA chickens through a 2-foot tunnel. but one of our kids panicked and bounds before or But every now and then you get to ran 50 yards away behind a tree. since. If that’s true, You want to feel like a pioneer? not only savor the great moments As often as we’ve talked to our and you really do Get inside the real meaning of with them, but also relive the best kids about doing ‘exactly what we love your wife and ‘America the Beautiful’ and actually moments of your own childhood say without hesitation’ in times of you don’t think see a majestic purple mountain? through their eyes. This week as danger, we learned which one a b o u t Go to a national park. They’re I watch my kids and their cousins needs the lesson again. At the next that one of the best reasons to have ‘discover’ the complexities of bear sighting we were all together, a government; I should visit one nature, my mind is having a dual motionless. A bear in the woods every April 14th. vacation: the ‘now’, and my own is much less worrisome than an This week the Kanes trekked to adventures with my cousins back armed mugger in the city. both Sequoia and Yosemite, with in the sixties --- the fishing trips to their rushing waterfalls, sequoias Bass Lake, the toboggan rides, Man Tip of the Day other girl, don’t think about being IGNORED’!) that reach halfway to the clouds, berry-picking in the woods. When with any other women, and have and granite cliffs that are the very they made their “cousins club” in Extend a hand and help your no interest in having an affair Man Tip of the Day definition of ‘magnificent’. the rocks and trees behind our girl in and out of truck. Chivalry is again, then keep the information Nature brings peacefulness, cabin, I was back in my “fort”. often rewarded in delicious ways. inside your vest. Don’t be a wimp If you find yourself in a deep hole, a sigh of relief and a sense of Mentally, this is as good as it gets. (For a picture from Yosemite, visit and try to make yourself feel better the first thing to do is stop digging. contented wonder; all necessary And as I rediscovered nature our website) by laying all the hurt on her. She after months of slugging it out at and my youth through the eyes of might forgive you and make you Bo Kane is a former newscaster in Char- work, in city traffic and at home a child, I also rediscovered certain If you tell the truth you don’t have feel all better inside, but SHE sure lottesville and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. with dueling television sets. calf and thigh muscles while to remember anything. - Mark as heck won’t feel all better. You’re It can also bring a challenge, as carrying that same child up a steep Twain the one who did the bad thing, the You can reach Bo at: we stare up at the mountain and wet trail at the peak of one of the hurt should be on you. [email protected] tell the kids that tomorrow we’ll largest waterfalls. But the kids Mr. Kane: (Speaking of hurt, I’m presuming hike that mountain and gaze from made it to the top, and now they that this other woman didn’t leave I have not been married as long you any little surprises that your as you have, but I think I feel the doctor should know about.) We same way about my wife as you Now, if this indiscretion of yours do. I love her a lot and wouldn’t ever comes up, DON’T LIE about want to be married to anyone else. it. Don’t deny it if asked. If she Mow But, almost exactly a year ago I never brings it up just live with it. did something that I regret, I had It’s a bad option, knowing that the a one-night affair with a woman dangling sword could drop down LAWNS that I have not been with since. I on your skull at any moment, but have thought about telling my wife maybe over time the sword will about it many times, but I haven’t reduce in image to something like and she has never heard about it. a sharp knife. Remember, there Every time I think about telling her I are no “good” answers. think how hard she will take it, and Here’s the other option. If you I know it will come out of nowhere. find yourself thinking back on If you were me, would you tell your that affair wistfully, if you think “If wife? What would you do? my wife goes on vacation again, maybe ….” then go ahead and A.H. tell her and take your heat. Let it Low A.H., fly, tell her everything. Because if you don’t know for darn sure that Two options: bad and stupid. it won’t happen again, you were Prices There aren’t any good ones. You stupid to get married and she did a dumb thing; you got one or should know that. Call Gary two hours of pleasure (benefit of P.S. You’re lucky the “other” 540-683-6811 Page 38 • Warren County Report • Mid July, 2008 Activities and events Please e-mail brief calendar notices in this format to: [email protected]

Josh Turner at 7pm. Call Strasburg Theater for Gazebo Gatherin’ 3rd Thursday Art Walk Notices July 11 more info. 540 465-17777 August 8 September 18: 5pm - 8pm North Warren Volunteer Fire and At Warren County Fairgrounds. The Basics of Family Camping At the Town Square – Sponsored Downtown Front Royal on Historic Rescue - Company 10 hosts an Gates open at 5pm. Concert Seminar by the Blue Ridge Arts Council Main Street. enjoy & collect art! all you can eat breakfast the third begins at 8pm. See back cover for July 19 - 20 – (540) 635-9909 kcrump1@earth- Saturday of the month (next one more information. link.net Mosby Monument Memorial June 21) from 7 AM to 11 AM at the Join us for a night under the stars www.blueridgearts.org Commemoration Fire hall on the corner of Rockland Butterfly Photography and in Shenandoah National Park. September 23: 10 AM Road and RT 522. Menu includes Identification Seminar Campers will gain hands-on Gazebo Gatherin’Puzzles pancakes, sausage, scrambled July 12 experience in the basics of cooking, August 15 June 23-29,Prospect 2008 Hill Cemetery w/recep- eggs, sausage gravy, biscuits, setting up a tent, and applying tion at Warren Rifles Museum baked apples, coffee and juice. Hosted by Shenandoah National Leave No Trace techniques. $50 At the Town Square – Sponsored (540) 635-2588 $6.00 adults, $4.00 children under Park. The “Butterfly Photography one adult and child (5-12 years by the Blue Ridge Arts Council 12. Proceeds benefit the fire com- and Identification” is $50 per old) and $10 for each additional – (540) 635-9909 kcrump1@earth- Saints at the Ranch Old pany. person and reservations are family member. Reservations are link.net Fashioned Hoe Down required. Shenandoah National required. For more information, www.blueridgearts.org September 27: 6pm Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Park Association members contact the park’s Education Office Fire Dept • Bingo at 7pm Every receive a 20% discount. For more at 540-999-3489. 3rd Thursday ArtGames Walk Be a Patron Saint! Saint Luke Com- Monday • 6363 Howellsville Rd • information, contact the park’s August 21: 5pmJune - 8pm 23-29,munity 2008 Clinic – LeHew “Ranch” 540-837-4190 Education Office at 540-999-3489 Gazebo Gatherin’ Ashby Station Road. (540) 636- 2x $500 Jackpot awarded • All U August 1 Downtown Front Royal on Historic 4325 www.stlukeclinic.org Can eat breakfast • third Sunday Family Pool Night @ the 4-H Main Street. Enjoy & collect art! of the Month • 8:00am - 12:00pm Center At the Town Square – Sponsored 8th Annual Autumn Conserva- • featuring homemade sausage July 15: 5pm - 8pm by the Blue Ridge Arts Council Gazebo Gatherin’ tion Festival gravy, omelets made to order, pan- – (540) 635-9909 kcrump1@earth- August 22 October 4 & 5 cakes, bacon, sausage, cereal, Admission $6/person. Includes 3 link.net toast, hashbrowns, juice, coffee, hours to swim, 2 hot dogs and one www.blueridgearts.org At the Town Square – Sponsored Washington National Zoo/Smithso- etc. soda per patron. At 6:30pm there by the Blue Ridge Arts Council nian Conservation Research Cen- will be “Family Pool Olympics” Warren County Fair – (540) 635-9909 kcrump1@earth- ter.Remount Road (540) 635-6540 Church Notices featuring relays, races and funny August 2 thru 9 link.net www.blueridgearts.org dives! We have a beautiful view 38th Annual Festival of Leaves Warren Charge of the United Method- from our mountain top and would Warren County Fair Grounds War- Front Royal Toy Show and Sale October 11: 9am - 6pm ist Church - All Welcome! • Bennett’s love to help your family beat the ren County Fair Association 635- September 14: 9am - 2pm Chapel UMC - Rivermont Drive: summer heat! For more info call 5827 www.warrencountyfair.com Parade, Dinners, Craft Vendors, Sunday School 10:00AM - Service the pool at (540) 635-5029. Front Royal Vol. Fire Rescue Dept. Live Entertainment, Heritage Sites 8:45AM • Asbury UMC - Route 340 south of Front Royal: Sunday School 9 Karaoke Contest 221 North Commerce Avenue. For & More. Main & Chester Streets Puzzles& 11AM - Service 10:00AM • Limeton “The Outlaws” Concert August 2 more info call 540-635-3252 or – plus, Balthis House, Belle Boyd JuneUMC - Limeton 23-29, Main Street: 2008 Sunday July 18 240-498-6921 email us3@shentel. Cottage & Archives Open House School 10:00AM - Service 11:15AM At Luray Moose Family Center net - hosted by the Warren Heritage • Reverend Sarah Cho, Pastor 540- The Outlaws developed the high- 257 Dry Run Rd, Luray, VA. Prizes Society (540) 636-1446 636-6952 powered, guitar-driven country-rock awarded hourly, 50/50 drawings, sound, complete with stellar three- cash prizes, trophies. Children’s part harmony. $30 advance/$35 contest 7pm - 8pm. Adult’s contest at the Door while supplies last!! 8pm - 12am. Call (540) 743-4302 (General admission,Games auditorium for more information. and standing areas)June $5023-29, VIP 2008 bal- cony. Reserve your table ASAP! Show starts at 9pm. Doors open

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APPLIANCES PETS COMMERCIAL SERVICES SERVICES SPECIAL BUSINESS BOOKS FOR SALE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE AVAILABLE NOTICES GROWTH Puppies for Sale. CHI- OFFICE for Sale , NEW GAS OVEN! PAGEANT DRESSES GROW YOUR BUSI- HUAHUA, PUGS, Lease, Rent-to-Own. APC STORAGE JOHN’S SMALL GENERAL ELECTRIC. Weird FOR SALE. NESS. Warren County BEAGLES, MINIATURE EXISTING COMMER- LANDSCAPING 4 burners. Black and CONTRACTOR CALL 540-667-2927. Report is the most SCHNAUZER, MINIA- CIAL. Flexible Lease SERVICE White. NEVER BEEN Virginia YARDS widely-read newspa- TURE PINSCHERS, Options Available. Large or Small No job too small ! USED. Everything in- Royal Oak Bookshop Advertise here. Call per in Front Royal and MINIATURE POODLES. GREAT LOCATION Equipment - Materials If you can’t do it, side still wrapped in 540-635-7070 540-636-1014. Warren County. We Health guarantee, reg- – on E. 6th Street. Rear I CAN ! plastic. $200/BO. 540- 207 S. Royal Ave. RV - Trailer - Boat also have the lowest istered, de-wormed. Parking Lot. Handicap Weed pulling, grass 671-1319. WARREN COUNTY ad rates. We are the CASH. 540-778-3314, Accessible. 540-533- www.royaloakbookshop.com mowed, flower WORK 540-974-3537 absolute best deal for 540-631-7652. 0715 planting, veg. garden AT HOME newspaper advertis- PERSONALS planted, etc. PLUMBING. Repairs ers in Warren. Support HOUSES Advertise here. Call TOYS, TOYS, TOYS. and services. Reason- Earn free toys. Amy Warren County’s only Seeking long lost FOR RENT 540-636-1014. able rates. Free esti- cousin, JANET MA- 540-683-1093 Yowell, Discovery Toys locally-owned newspa- FRONT ROYAL. 2 mates. Over 30 years Educational Consultant. per, grow your business RIE DAVIS. Please call VACATION experience. 540-683- Bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath LAWNS MOWED Advertise here. Call 540-689-0125. and save money at the Jeannie Davis at 304- RENTAL 6103. 897-5860. duplex. In town. Range, 540-683-6811 540-636-1014. www.busybabies.net same time. 636-1014. refrigerator, washer/dry- Outer Banks, NC - 4BR, SWM SEEKS female er hook-ups. No dogs. 3Bath- 2000 sq ft, well for mate or friendship. $800 plus 1 month se- equipped ocean side 540-868-2098. curity. 540-636-8731. home with wrap around deck & community pool. Close to attractions, FOR RENT: Spacious 1 bedroom apartments only 10 yards from the Customer Service? By Kevin S. Engle $625 per month. Water & sewage included. ocean & next to Kitty Warren County Report Extra storage available. Coin operated laundry Hawk Pier. Rents by the room in bldg, week, some availability My day hasn’t gotten off to the best start. The refrigerator is acting up. Again. I just had it fixed a month ago. Or so I thought. By 6am, I’m back 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouses $775 per in June, August and the from the gas station, having bought five bags of ice to keep all of our food cold. By 6:30, I’m grilling the pork chops that were on tonight’s menu. And that’s when the fun continued. The following conversation actually occurred. I’ve altered the company’s name slightly to protect the guilty. month. Includes water and sewage. Private fall. Call 540-671-5671 decks and yard space surrounding complex. Kevin: Hi. My refrigerator isn’t working. I’d like to schedule an appointment for someone to look at it. Coin operated laundry on site. EARS: Sure thing. I need to ask you a few questions first. What’s your name? Pets accepted in both locations. Quiet neigh- HOUSES K: Kevin Engle borhood located corner of West 6th St. and FOR SALE EARS: What state do you live in? K: Virginia . Virginia Ave. FRONT ROYAL. 2 EARS: County? Ask about our 1 month free rent special. Quali- Bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath K: Warren . fied applicants may receive a discounted secu- duplex. In town. Central EARS: Coke or Pepsi? rity deposit. K: Huh? AC. New 30 yr. roof. EARS: What do you like better? For more information please call 540-665- $139,900. 540-636- K: I’m not sure. What does that have to do with my refrigerator? 1611. 8731. EARS: Boxers or briefs, or none at all? K: Excuse me? EARS: Did you buy the refrigerator at one of our stores? K: Yes, about four years ago. EARS: Do you floss every day? K: I try to, but what about my refrigerator? EARS: We don’t care how often your refrigerator flosses Mr. Engle. Social security number? K: Why do you need that? EARS: To access your credit report. Plus, we’re nosy. How much money do you make? K: You’re kidding right? EARS: No, I’m looking for a job. Democrat or Republican? K: Independent. EARS: Who are you going to vote for in the Presidential election?

K: Myself. Engle’s Angle Didn’t finishH igh School? EARS: Do you believe in the Easter Bunny? K: No, but I’ve seen Santa Claus. You need your GED! EARS: Ok, I think I have enough information. I can have someone to your house in 10 days. What’s better for you? 10PM-Midnight or 3AM-5AM? K: Are you serious? EARS: Yes sir. I take my job very seriously. Now what time would you like? Want to get it FREE? K: I don’t think I can wait 10 days. My food won’t last that long. EARS: So what you’re telling me Mr. Engle is now you don’t want to schedule an appointment? FREE GED Practice Tests & Classes K: I guess I am. Blue Ridge Technical Center & Samuels Library EARS: I can’t believe you just wasted my time. It’s because of people like you that I’m looking for a new job. Is there anything else I can help you with today? K: No thanks. You’ve done more than enough. (540)667-9744 or (800) 435-5945 EARS: Would you like to apply for an EARS card? K: I’ll pass. www.frederick.k12.va.us/djh/adulted EARS: Thanks for calling EARS. Would you care to take a short survey about this call? There are only 100 questions. K: Sure, I’d love to.

Must be 18 or older to participate Our washing machine has been doing some weird things lately. Guess where we bought that? Uh oh. Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education The author is currently taking an online course in refrigerator repair. If that doesn’t work out, EARS has an opening in their customer service depart- ment. Page 40 • Warren County Report • Mid July, 2008