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Memory Lane uated from Warren County High to another once a month, and played ship with her, but if it worked out I 9 p.m. if they are with family. “We
School in 1997 and then went to 25 to 75 players. would do it again for a week or two. don’t have explicit lyrics on the juke
The pool-playing roots of the two Bridgewater College where he ma- Matt is proud of these wins: first It’s definitely fun, and if it paid like box,” he said, and added that their
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to their childhood and hold good played baseball from spring to the teurs and professionals; first place Breaktime Billiards is located at rates in town.
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Friday and Sunday, immediately takes on Butler in the semifinal
after the games ended, students round of the Final Four in Hous-
Readership: and other fans poured into the ton.
20,000 and growing streets surrounding VCU’s Mon- “VCU is a great university with
roe Park campus. a well deserved reputation for ac-
Warren County’s On Sunday night, police block- ademic and athletic excellence,”
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leading newspaper West Broad, Lombardy and Har- forward to cheering them on in
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“Following discussions with my family and my colleagues in the General Assembly over the last several
State-local months, I have decided not to seek the nomination of my Party for a sixth term representing the citizens
of Warren, Frederick, and Fauquier County in the Virginia House of Delegates.” – 18th District Del. Clay
Athey
“What the hell is going on in Richmond? It’s like they dropped a bomb in the middle of
Warren County and detonated it.” – WC Republican Tim Ratigan on Republican House
redistricting proposal
State-local
eral Assembly over the last several cision, Athey added an endorsement As for Athey’s endorsement of the
months, I have decided not to seek of political life for others. “Although I political life to young people – we
the nomination of my Party for a am not seeking re-election, our fam- suggest they get out of the way or
sixth term representing the citizens ily remains committed to public ser- risk being trampled in the stampede
of Warren, Frederick, and Fauquier vice as a high calling. Without ques- of older men already immersed in the
County in the Virginia House of tion, Stacey and I would recommend not-always-so-holy waters of politi-
Delegates,” the former Front Royal a life in public service to any young cal life.
mayor and councilman stated in his person of high ideals.” We developed a local short list
March 29th press release. WOW – this reporter and Pub- – Warren County Supervisor Tony
“In the forefront of this family de- lisher Dan McDermott said to each Carter, Front Royal Mayor Tim Darr,
cision is the fact that our children, other over the phone as we plotted former Front Royal Vice Mayor Bret
Madagan and Clayton, who will turn out which local politicians to call Hrbek, Front Royal Councilman
five years old next week, will be at- and which ones to ask who might be Tom Sayre, maybe even popular but
tending Kindergarten at A.S. Rhodes maneuvering to replace Athey on the deposed Front Royal Town Manager
Elementary School beginning in Republican ticket. Michael Graham, and – pregnant
September. Since another term in
Richmond would require me to be
away from my children more than
I am willing to endure, Stacey and
I decided that standing for re-elec-
Spring
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‘Oh yea? - Sticks & stones maybe,’ Bret Hrbek may family’s best interest. To stand for re-
have been thinking the last time he was publicly lam- election when I believe my children
basted by Matt Tederick. He doesn’t think much of need my undivided attention would
Tederick’s latest effort either. be contrary to the values I learned
by example from my parents, Phyllis
Athey was a Front Royal Town Coun- firmed the content of the press re- Madagan Athey and Lynwood Athey, 1- acre lot in Lake Front Royal, use for recreation or to
cilman and Mayor. Athey pointed lease and said the delegate would not as a young boy growing up in the build home. Enjoy the lake privileges for only...
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out to us on March 30th that his first likely be returning calls that day on Shenandoah Valley.”
unsuccessful state run for Guest’s the heels of his family’s return from a
former seat against Allan Lauterbach week-long Florida vacation to Disney
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not conducive to his reelection or Richmond. Athey’s personal com-
“First of all, I would like to thank all those who…have e-mailed me since the announcement of Clay’s retire-
State-local ment who have encouraged me to run for his position. I am considering my options and several factors will
way into my decision, one of which will be redistricting.” – WC Republican Matt Tederick
pause – that hibernating “800-pound political retirement was what would lican ability to hold his district seat. Local reactions ance) while trying to step into those
political gorilla” in our mist, Matt come after him as far as the politi- Now it appears that struggle will shoes.
Tederick. cal struggle to determine a successor be diluted into three districts, none Sayre After exploring the dynamics of
One thing Athey recently told us within his own Party and the impli- dominated by Warren County’s pop- that redistricting plan, Sayre added,
gave him pause when considering cation of that struggle on the Repub- ulation base of almost 38,000 and its We first reached Front Royal Town “In my opinion, the proposed redis-
approximately 20,000 registered vot- Councilman Tom Sayre within hours tricting plan by the General Assem-
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cal gamesmanship to begin. – Our during last years’ Front Royal cam- that the political clout of Warren
second bet is that an extraordinary paign, said he was aware new House County has been diminished and this
amount of that maneuvering will Districts were being posted that day. is unfortunate.”
continue to go on right here in River While declining to speculate on the
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locals with an eye on Athey’s old
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power base for any single House Dis- That’s for sure – and they’ll appar- tricting proposal – “Yes I was some-
trict. ently need six feet (two for each dis- what surprised. But Clay has served
trict to maintain their political bal- us well during the last ten years. And
April 14th from 6pm-8pm with his kids starting school, I can
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and Gilbert and a soon to be deter- nouncement early enough to not re- into my decision, one of which will to take a political potshot at a fellow that he did not want and we just
mined third delegate representing ally disrupt the nominating process be redistricting.” county Republican and possible fu- can’t have a delegate in Richmond
our county, we will have three voices and give all interested candidates ture political opponent. who calls himself a conservative but
in Richmond. Another positive is enough time to consider and jump The battle joined “Another factor is if Bret Hrbek de- has a very liberal fiscal policy, not
that the three districts are very simi- in.” cides to run,” Tederick wrote. “Bret to mention his questionable AMP
lar in nature. I believe we are better As for any consideration of seek- Tederick then took the opportunity has never come across a tax increase Ohio bond trading. So, I may decide
served with the proposed boundary ing that nomination himself, Hrbek
lines, than if we were put in a more noted that he has the same family
urban district.
“One issue that is being overlooked
somewhat is that the state has shifted
three delegates from rural areas to ur-
dilemma Athey cited in leaving the
political arena. “My children are 6, 4
and 2. I have to consider how much
time I can devote to the job and to
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impact on us than the redistricting. time to consider it,” Hrbek said of his
What this means, is that the rural own in-house discussion with the
areas will have less say in where the home front boss – his wife.
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to run to stop Bret’s ego and to stop runs and wins will no doubt bring it Assembly, where he has become a and Public Safety committees. His and steady stewardship of the Civil
his desire to increase our taxes. Rest to Richmond as well. Matt Tederick meaningful player in the state politi- energetic, focused, and strong lead- Subcommittee of the House Courts
assured, if Bret decides to run and accusing another person of having cal arena. ership on a host of issues throughout of Justice Committee, of which he
if I decide to run, I will devote my an ego problem is the pot calling the “Although I will certainly miss his tenure has been highly effective also was Vice Chair, garnered well-
time, my savings, and my network kettle black. working with all of my friends at the in protecting the interests and safety deserved praise on both sides of the
to ensuring that ‘tax and spend’ Bret “It is Matt’s MO to make false ac- General Assembly beginning the sec- of his constituents and Virginians aisle,” Howell stated. “He also has
loses.” (Writer’s note: Hrbek spoke cusations and continually lie about ond Wednesday of each January, I am statewide. Clay’s passion for public been a long-standing advocate for
at the March 28th Front Royal Town people. He did it during the cam- heartened by the knowledge that the service and his keen intellect will be government reform, especially in the
Council meeting in support of a 2- paign and is doing it again, unpro- close friendships forged during times missed in the General Assembly, but vital areas of transportation, educa-
cent, post-reassessment equalization voked.” (Writer’s note: during the of crises and accomplishment over will serve as a lasting inspiration to tion and health care. His success in
increase to the Front Royal Real Es- 2010 town campaign, Tederick re- the last ten years can never be ex- all of those with whom he served. I these and many other policy areas
tate Tax rate, as well as a 2-cent ac- peatedly blasted Hrbek publicly over tinguished. I will always respect and wish Clay the very best in his future have resulted from his uncanny abil-
tual increase. The increases would be the vice mayor’s possible role in his admire my colleagues in the General endeavors, and thank him for his tre- ity to listen and bring people togeth-
the first tax hikes in Front Royal in 12 employer, Edward Jones, issuing Assembly for their commitment to mendous service to the people of the er around sensible solutions to the
years to either the real estate or per- bonds related to AMP-Ohio power public service and I am sure that the Commonwealth.” every day challenges faces by hard-
sonal property taxes. The $460,000 of projects. The town attorney’s office heartfelt feelings of friendship and working, law-abiding and tax-paying
revenue produced by the 2-cent hike eventually found no impropriety by loyalty we have for our General As- House Speaker reacts Virginians and their families.”
would be earmarked to help pay for Hrbek and no personal connection sembly family, on both sides of the “Clay Athey not only is a princi-
three specific capital improvement to bond issues on AMP projects the aisle and in both bodies, shall endure House Speaker William J. Howell, pled, fair-minded and trusted leader
project – a police station and two town was or may have been involved for the rest of our lives.” a close political associate of Athey’s but a person of the highest character
cross-town connector roads long in). in Richmond also responded with a who is genuinely committed to serv-
on the town’s road infrastructure As for Tederick’s assessment of Governor reacts March 29th press release. ing others. That’s why I and so many
improvement plan. The total im- his fiscal outlook, Hrbek said, “I did “Clay has been a true champion for more of our legislative colleagues will
pact on the average valued $130,000 not know that Matt was the arbiter The personal sentiments were im- the interests and values of the citizens miss him in the House but certainly
Front Royal home would amount to of what makes a good fiscal conser- mediately returned by prominent he ably has represented from War- understand and respect his very per-
$26 per year, supporters have noted. vative,” adding, “Unlike some in the state Republicans, including Gover- ren, Frederick and Fauquier Coun- sonal decision,” Howell added.
The tax hikes were approved by a 4-2 community I’m not willing to sell my nor Robert McDonnell in press re- ties since 2002. His legal acumen
vote, with Tom Sayre and Chris Hol- soul for higher office. I will do what I lease issued later the day of Athey’s
loway voting no.) believe is the best for the community announcement.
Hrbek, reprise
and if the political gods don’t like it
and it costs me the ability to advance
“Clay has been a trusted represen-
tative of his constituents in Warren,
Goldizen, Riley & Co. Real Estate
to Richmond or even Washington, so Frederick and Fauquier counties, a
We asked Hrbek if he wanted to re- be it. The only votes or actions I re- valued associate, and a good friend
spond to Tederick’s personal and fis- gret are those made for purely politi- during his decade of service to the
cal attack on him as a potential state cal reasons,” Hrbek concluded. Commonwealth in the Virginia
delegate candidate. House of Delegates,” Gov. McDon-
“Matt Tederick seems to have Fond adieu nell said. “Clay has been a solid lead-
an unhealthy obsession with me,” er and advocate while serving as the
Hrbek began in an e-mail reply. Away from such political infight- vice chairman of the Courts of Justice
“Matt brings the worst of the politics ing, in his farewell statement Athey Committee, and as an active partner
of personal destruction common in turned fondly retrospective on his on the Education, Health, Welfare
Washington to Front Royal and if he experiences in the Virginia General and Institutions, and Militia, Police
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“For me personally, the representatives here are my closest friends in the legislature. I think for the average
citizen it’s the best that could be done under the circumstances. If you live here and want to run for state
office, it’s not as good.” – Clay Athey on redistricting proposal
Athey talks
population and were absorbed into “People always think there are oth- things you probably won’t live to see. man in a limited fashion. dependent and a Republican he has
districts dominated by those high- er reasons – that’s just the way it is,” So, there’s something to be said for “I think that [Front Royal Town butted heads with in the past.
population counties, which faced the now lame-duck representative of turning things over to the younger Councilman Shae] Parker has some “I am not saying I would never run
other realignment issues themselves. a suddenly lame-duck 18th Virginia generation. potential – and even Bret Hrbek may for political office again – the ques-
– “Clarke was split two ways, Fred- House District said. “But I don’t live “I think we’ve been on an upward straighten out a bit,” Athey said of tion would be do I think anything
erick three ways,” Athey points out and breathe politics – however pub- trajectory here for a long time. I’m the youngest active politicians in his needs to be done that’s not getting
to overwrought Warren County resi- lic policy is interesting to me. When I encouraged about Warren County’s hometown, perhaps ironically an In- done,” Athey concluded.
dents. got out of law school I never thought future – and south Frederick’s too.
“All the counties adjacent to Loud-
oun were impacted – Loudoun was
I’d run for office – but I did – and
now I’m 50 years old.
There is more commercial devel-
opment here to allow us to pay for Pam’s European Skin Care
the fastest growing county in the
country, and there was fear that the
“Actually, I’m kind of glad,” Athey
said of reaching and finally announc-
things we need and this is still the
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rural counties would be absorbed ing his decision to leave the political Athey said with a veteran politician’s www.skinbypam.com
into districts dominated by those arena. “There’s a certain relief – and flair. April Special 10% off our 21 point facial
urban counties,” Athey noted. And less pressure.” “I’m a family-oriented person, a
while federal law allows a 5 percent Athey then recounted some politi- friend-oriented person. So, I’m kind
deviation on population shift guide-
lines for redistricting, Athey said the
cal advice from another former Front
Royal mayor, the late Bob Traister.
of looking forward to becoming a
Warren County guy – to take the
Engle’s Angle: Making the World a Safer
House plan keeps those deviations “Bob Traister told me in politics time to get re-involved with my local Place, One Mile at a Time
within one percent. the key is not to stay longer than roots. Maybe become an elder states-
“I think if I ran, I could have held people want you to. I’ve had some By Kevin S. Engle me a better driver. But beyond
that seat,” Athey said. detractors – not too much – so the TRADE IN Your Old Warren County Report that, there are tangible rewards
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18th, 29th or 15th? Where he lives in much left of my original goals here Whenever I reach 100 points, I
the northern part of Warren County – we have $40 million committed 2500 off a
For up to $3500 My wife is a better driver than
new E-Classic me. I know it. She knows it. can go to the mall and get a Cin-
appears to be poised for Beverley to replace the South Fork Bridge
And now so do you. nabon. Extra frosting is another
Sherwood’s 29th District. in the next six years; the regional 540-722-8005 five points.
But Athey hypothesized that with jail money is committed; and we’ve Arnette Landscapes, Inc. But I’m a lucky guy, because
an incumbent’s pull had he been run- had the industrial and commercial Winchester, VA 22603 that means I have a personal Two hundred points and I’m
ning the House redistricting proposal development on Warren County’s Stonewall Industrial Park driving instructor, one who’s playing nine holes of golf.
for the 18th might have been drawn north side that provided the money more than willing to share her And the ultimate BDP reward?
up a tad differently. for the new schools – not that there Five hundred points and I get a
expertise with me anytime I want
Heading off a Valley Republican isn’t more that could be done. “No chore Saturday”.
bloodbath with Sherwood or Gilbert, “You start out planning for things
it. And even when I don’t.
“You’re getting too close to that We were in Washington D.C.
we wondered. you will live to see. But after you’re
DARN Clay, with the Republican there awhile, you start planning for car.” recently, trying to find our way to
political fur already flying in Warren “I see brake lights ahead. a parking garage.
County that could have been fun – at You’d better slow down.” “What’s that?” I asked as I
least for us independent journalists.
Front Royal’s “Are you paying attention to spotted a large building I’d not
Fussell Florist
the speed limit?” seen before.
Life after “Are you paying attention?” “I don’t know,” my wife replied
That’s how it used to be when- without looking. “Just keep your
As for the speculation about his eyes on the road.”
future we began the interview with, Commerce Ave. Across from the Front Royal Fire Dept. ever I was behind the wheel.
But not anymore. Minus two points.
Athey observed that he’s heard a lot Too busy to stop in? Not since we’ve adopted the “What’s going on over there?” I
of it lately, in addition to our already
floated Obenshain Senate seat one. Visit us online 24 hours a day 7 days a week BDP. wondered when I saw a crowd of
“There’s the one that I’m going to www.frontroyalsfussellflorist.net The Better Driving Program. people carrying flags and walk-
run against Bob Goodlatte; or that
I’m going to move across the coun- www.fussellflorist.net You see, I respond best to pos-
itive reinforcement, and that’s
ing around.
My wife sighed.
ty line into Frederick and run for Another deduction.
what the BDP is all about. De-
Commonwealth’s Attorney there;
635-1334 • 635-4193
signed by both of us, it rewards “Whoa!” I said as I hit the
or that now that I’m leaving the
me for good driving behavior brakes to avoid the car in front of
General Assembly, I’m going to run
against Glenn White (a Democrat) in while also taking into account me. “What was that all about?”
the North River District in Warren 202 E. 2nd St. the times when I mess up. Minus five.
County. Front Royal, VA For example, if I can keep it My driving instructor was not
between the lines, I earn one pleased.
point. And neither was I. I wouldn’t
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“I don’t have any comments on specific districts because I haven’t looked at the plan and my role is to look
at that after the General Assembly acts. My over-arching concern is to make sure that it is a lawful plan,
that it follows the statutes, the Constitution and the Federal Voting Rights Act.” – Gov. Bob McDonnell on State
redistricting
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“Going into this redistricting, I feared that with the incredible population growth in Loudoun, Fauquier
and Prince William Counties that the Shenandoah Valley may be represented by Delegates and Senators
who did not live here and share our values.” – Del. Clay Athey (R-18th)
State
WE’VE
County is this: It is almost as if ‘Daddy Athey’ is going on an
extended trip and he has hired three baby sitters to watch over
his children during his absence. Mr. Athey, your “Children” con-
stituents are not happy!”
Warren County has been carved up into three pieces and hand-
MOVED!
ed off to different Districts making it nearly impossible for any
politician in Warren County to launch any attempt at a delegate
seat in the near future. “I happen to believe equal representation
in State Government. Carving up Warren County into three sec-
tions and handing it off to three districts is not Equal Representa-
tion. It sounds more like dividing up an entire County to prevent
that County from having an affective voice in State Government.
It begs the question, ‘What does Richmond have to fear from
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It is sad that if this redistricting takes place Warren County’s
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Town
“I think this is appropriate – no one likes taxes … [but] we’re asking citizens to invest in
Kilimanjaro for a cause the future of the community.” – Tom Conkey on new town tax rates
“It is time to move forward.” - Carson Lauder on new town tax rates Kilimanjaro for a Town
cause
– see related story). property valuations had dropped valuation figures were, Burke replied proving the 2-cent real estate equal- pointed out to us after the meeting,
Acting Town Manager Steve Burke from $97 million in 2010 to $88 mil- he had gotten them a week earlier. ization, 4-cent personal property is a county resident.
noted that annual VDOT funding lion this year. However Town Finance Director equalization, and 2-cent real estate “Yeah, but she’s got that in-town
didn’t actually come directly to town “My estimate is $95 million – there Kim Gilkey-Breeden, the source of increase was completed another business property in the Happy
reserves, but was rather put in a “road is that disparity again,” Sayre said, those numbers, corrected Burke. lone boo rang out in the meeting Creek Industrial Park to pay the
fund” from which VDOT draws on “And that disparity is what that 4- Gilkey-Breeden pointed out the room. This one came from Seton town on – that may knock her taxes
as necessary locally and regionally. cents [personal property hike] is numbers Burke was using were two Home School Director and Warren up another $100 or so,” I replied.
In his economic treatise on all the aimed at.” weeks old. County Republican Committee Sec-
reserves the town has accumulated Asked by Sayre how recent his auto When the 4-2 roll call vote ap- retary Mary Kay Clark, whom it was rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
that make across-the-board tax
hikes for the foreseeable future un-
necessary to his mind, Sayre pointed
to the town’s 3-months reserve fund; Free Admission!
the so-called “rainy day” fund; and
Free Parking!
Enterprise Fund reserves.
Staff has often explained that a 3-
month Reserve Fund is money every
Browntown’s
9th Annual
community tries to keep on hand to
keep municipal services viable dur-
ing unanticipated revenue breaks.
The oft-referenced “rainy day fund”
is kept aside for unanticipated major
projects, and Enterprise Fund re-
serves are monies set aside to keep
specific utilities and departments
operational for upgrades, repairs and
unanticipated emergencies. Staff also
repeated that Enterprise Funds are
not transferable to other Enterprise
Come out for more events all day starting at 9! Saturday, April 16th
or the General Fund.
Parker said that council in recent
Come enjoy the day at the 9th Annual Redbud Festival in scenic downtown Browntown. This
years has been very fiscally conser- annual event benefits the Browntown Community Center (Old Browntown Schoolhouse).
vative, declining to equalize the per- Tour the homes, bid at the Silent Auction, buy a Handmade Craft, buy some plants, watch the
sonal property tax for two years at
7 cents, as most municipalities did ducks race and enjoy the wonderful food.
when auto assessments crashed with
the economy in 2008. After two years A great time for all!
of losing money on reduced personal
property tax revenue from vehicles,
a 4-cent personal property equal- Photo Contest Highlights Events
ization was also approved in this
budget. This equalization reduction • Home Tours • Gooney Creek Duck Race 12
Vote for your favorite
from 7 cents reflects a partial rally in • Gooney Creek Duck noon Race Time!
“Browntown Views” photo.
used car values. Race $5 per ticket. Available at:
So, of the two years of no personal Winner receives $100 and the
cover of the Browntown • Flower and Plant Sale O.J. Rudacille General Store:
property equalization, Parker point-
Calendar. The top 12 after that • Silent Auction 636-2149 and
ed out, “We have been saving the
• Craft Sales and Buracker Construction: 636-1879
citizens money. will be featured pictures in the
Demonstrations Also at the Browntown
“Mr. Sayre talks about all those months of the calendar. • Amazing Grace the Community Center on the day of
projects that have already happened Entry deadline April 9th. Mule the festival.
– they happened with tax money
• Petting Zoo
we’ve already paid,” Parker added. For information and entry form • Bake Sale • Steve Foster and Amazing Grace
Completing his reasons for support-
contact: • 2nd Annual Car Show 1 p.m.
ing the increase, parker drew a lone
“boo” – from Sayre’s wife Carla, ob- Joanne Cherefko sponsored by: See Grace the Mule
serving from the back of the WCGC jfzc@comcast.net or call Jack Evans Chevrolet perform some of her
meeting room. 540-622-6304. • Full Kitchen Menu! famous tricks!
Perhaps buoyed by his wife’s out- • Photo Contest From Today Show Fame and she
Applications for Car Show Entry, Craft/ • Civil War Reenactors starred w/ Robert Duvall in the
burst against Parker’s rationale
Vendors, or Sponsors please contact: Encampment
that tax money was what made all movie “Get Low” a Shenandoah
projects viable and that adequate Martha Buracker at 636-1879 • Browntown Museum Valley original!
reserves were not in place for the Buracker@comcast.net Open
or • Live Outdoor music
town’s long-term future, Sayre reit-
Jackie Hodgkiss at 540-636-3588 beginning at 10am - 3pm
erated his belief that completion of
1015jkh@centurylink.net
the Royal Village Project specifically,
coupled with his estimate of per-
sonal property valuations freed up Browntown Community Center Association Shenandoah National Park
enough money to negate additional 96 Browntown Rd. 75th Anniversary
personal property tax revenues now. Browntown, VA 22610 Sanctioned Event
– “Maybe 61 cents but not 64 cents,” www.browntowncommunity.com
Sayre said of even a two-year belated
McGREEVY
personal property equalization hike.
Sayre disputed a local personal
Buracker Construction LLC
property valuation estimate cited
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by the Acting Town Manager Steve INSURANCE Sunflower Cleaning
Burke. Burke noted that personal
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“Since it is the law now, I think this is a good plan. It is market driven – if the market doesn’t force
Town-county it, property owners may decide to go ahead and develop their land with less numbers. And then
we’d just have to replace that land in our plan.”- County Planning Commissioner Mark Bower
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doesn’t force it, property owners may might receive a deadline extension
decide to go ahead and develop their from the General Assembly to act on
land with less numbers. And then final approval of a UDA plan.
we’d just have to replace that land in
our plan.”
“There may be a little wiggle room
… but I’d rather be safe than sorry.
Mondays: April 4th, 11th 18th and 25th
“It’s a Comprehensive Plan desig- We don’t want to be the only county 2 Winners chosen each Monday - they will
nation – nothing more than a Comp
Plan overlay,” Town Planner Bruce
not to have designated UDAs by July
1,” Whitten replied, adding he be- Spring Specials! compete in a ‘Face Off’ on the 25th
Drummond added of the potential lieved every other impacted munici-
legal impact of the designation. pality statewide had either already Lunch: The final Winner receives $100,
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ters and perhaps 10 privately-owned
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During December discussions before
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“[Kilby] said that’s hogwash, about, you know this stuff about being something about the May local elec-
Town tions – he actually likes the May local election. But I just hate to see them throwing that (history of racial
discrimination) out because I strongly think…that God created Adam and Eve as our first parents…” - Tom
Sayre
On the record Kilby told us on March 22nd that Sayre’s radio representation of their con-
versation “is not accurate at all. – And when I fill out my survey it will be for November
elections.”
Town
far from neutral. The councilman the 1930s move to May municipal a part of the first integrated class preference of others, including back from many people and, it is
begged to differ with our percep- elections across Virginia. After a at WCHS in 1959, Kilby told us on Rev. Kilby, for may elections. truly a honor and a privilege to
tion, stating he told Rev. Kilby lengthy and unrelated description March 22nd he had a very nega- Rather than draw conclusions serve the citizens of Front Royal,
“you would do this.” of conversations with two 10th tive perception of the “Byrd Politi- from either our or Councilman whom I consider intelligent and of
Do what?” we asked. District Republicans, including cal Machine” and its influence on Sayre’s perceptions, we suggest good will, and the location thereof
“Nitpick and … make something one black candidate from Manas- Virginia politics. readers go online (www.theriv- the very best in America.
out of this,” Sayre replied. sas City whom he said told him However a day earlier Sayre told er953online.com), listen to the “One factor that swayed me was
the town would “regret” returning a Northern Valley radio audience, March 21 WZRV podcast and the cost – it is more cost efficient
‘Hogwash’ its elections to November due to “Also, I did talk to Rev. James Kil- decide for themselves the context to have our local elections in No-
multiple electoral and partisan- by, head of the NAACP – or for- within Sayre delivered his state- vember. And more people would
What exactly are we nitpicking ship issues, Sayre finally returned mer head of the NAACP – and he ments about May elections. come out to vote in November.
over and what exactly did Sayre to the “Byrd issue” and Rev. Kilby’s said that’s hogwash, about, you Did this outweigh the negatives,
say about Kilby’s perception about opinion on the matter and May know this stuff about being some- Off the fence … for example, more partisan and
the election date issue during his elections in general. thing about the May local elec- local issues not receiving the ap-
March 21st radio appearance? As might be expected since it tions – he actually likes the May As for why he decided to fall propriate attention to detail prior
“Talking about this Byrd issue,” was heavily involved in Virginia’s local election. But I just hate to see of the political fence so abruptly, to the election?
Sayre began after Hrbek refer- “Massive Resistance” effort to them throwing that out because I Sayre indicated he simply made “In the end, however, after hear-
enced the “tainted” and “ugly” his- block federally-mandated public strongly think that we were cre- his mind up due to the weight of ing and listening with numerous
tory of “Byrd Machine” politics on school desegregation when he was ated by Adam – that God created the $6,000 in cost savings and his good people, and conducting some
Adam and Eve as our first parents own private polling. of my own research, and weighing
and all this stuff about skin color So within three days of his radio the issues, I feel the positives will
Specialized Mobility is just ridiculous, I mean we’re all
equal, so.”
appearance, aware of this report-
er’s discussion of his radio re-
outweigh the negatives by moving
the election to November.”
MA
joining initial supporters Tom
In the face of past admission problems, reduced fees this year – $5 individual and $25 family – and ongo-
Town ing expenses, several councilmen and the mayor have questioned why Turner has so steadfastly clung to
downtown as a potential money-making location for his festival.
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Support centered on the importance of the Scot-Irish heritage in the Shenandoah Valley
and the presence of other festivals, public and private, that have traditionally been al-
lowed downtown.
Town
cut policies to turn the Celtic and prosper.” percentage paying for admission
Festival down while others were However festival organizer to the festival.
allowed might seem “arbitrary Michael Turner reiterated that Turner told council the pre-
and capricious” – a code word he did not want an alternate lo- vious week he personally lost
for municipal legal trouble brew- cation despite taking a financial $1,400 on last year’s festival, he
ing. Conkey added that from his bath last year due to problems estimated spending $10,000 on.
discussions with councilmen on collecting entry fees. In the face of past admission
both sides of the issue, he was According to Vice Mayor Hol- problems, reduced fees this year ,LLC
sure any council opposition was loway the festival took in $4,700 – $5 individual and $25 family
not, in fact, arbitrary and capri- in gate receipts last year at $10 – and ongoing expenses, several Find affordable
cious, but rather based on legiti- per person or $30 per family. councilmen and the mayor have designer dresses
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had already received inquiries Turner said he had been taken I don’t want to be pulled into a that directly impacts other tax- March 28th (see related story).
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Friday, April 1, 2011 Front Royal. Today is Preschool Story all boat operators by July 1, 2016. This Wednesday, April 13, 2011 questionable heels to class to use while
April Fool’s Day Time. Theme: Guess How Much I Love class is available at no charge. All par- learning. Cost: $20.00/ 2-hr. class. More
Forecast for 22630 (47° | 37°) You? ticipants should bring a bag lunch. For 3:30pm - 5pm Chamber Board Meeting. Info: (540) 635-7750 or (540) 636-7608.
more information about the education Chamber Office.
11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, 12:30pm - 1pm Warren County Business compliance requirements go to www. Friday, April 15, 2011
Front Royal. Today is “Time for Baby” - On The River 95.3. dgif.virginia.gov to register or contact the 6:30pm - 7:30pm Smithsonian Lecture Tax Day
a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for Community Center at (540) 635-1021, Series. Samuels Public Library, Front
babies and their parents. “Time for Baby” 6:30pm - 7:30pm Smithsonian Lecture Monday -Saturday, 8:00am - 10:00pm Royal. Tonight is the Smithsonian Con- 8am - 4pm Day of Caring. Front Royal.
is designed to develop pre-reading skills, Series. Samuels Public Library, Front and Sunday 1:00pm - 9:00pm. servation Biology Institute’s Lecture Today is the United Way’s Annual Day of
socialization skills, speech and motor co- Royal. Tonight is the Smithsonian Con- Series: “Ecological Restoration: Linking Caring! Each year, the Front Royal/ War-
ordination. servation Biology Institute’s Lecture Se- 11am - 12pm Library Event. Samuels People to Solutions by Dr. Nicole Caven- ren County United Way helps local low-
ries: “Thinking Outside the Toy Box” by Public Library, Front Royal. Today the der. As part of the mission to advance sci- income families with home chores that
1:30pm - 2:30pm Education Committee. Heidi Hellmuth. Enriching the lives of the Knitting Club meets. For ages 9 and up. ence, education and personal experience, may include painting, yard work, hauling
Chamber Office animals at the Smithsonian’s National Please register. “the Wilds,” a 10,000 acre conservation trash, landscaping, minor plumbing or
Zoo and the Institute involves more than center on strip-mined land, has been en- electrical work. All the work is preformed
2pm - 5pm Vino E Formaggio Wine Tast- just giving them objects to interact and 2pm - 3pm Park/Recreation Event. Warren gaged in the research, management and by volunteers. If you are interested in
ing. 124 E. Main Street. Always Free, play with. Enrichment is an integral part County Community Center, Front Royal. creation of habitat to support local native volunteering, please contact the Front
Always Fun! www.vinoeformaggio.com of animal care based on the animals’ CONVERSATION - THE ART OF SPEAKING wildlife and provide nature immersive Royal/Warren County United Way at
(540) 635-2812. natural history and behavior. Ms. Hell- - Speak with confidence! Whether you experiences. Dr. Cavender will discuss (540)636-3636.Office hours are Tuesday
muth, curator of enrichment and train- are going on a college interview, apply- restoration projects geared at pollinator and Wednesday from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, April 2, 2011 ing, will share some of the creative ways ing for a job or just talking with family & improvement, invasive plant manage- and Thursday from 9:00am - 2:00pm. You
Forecast for 22630 (55° | 37°) she uses an animal enrichment program friends, this is a wonderful opportunity ment, forest restoration, native wildlife may also visit the website at www.fron-
to help provide the highest level of care to improve your conversation skills. This monitoring and the creation of large- troyalunitedway.org.
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar- possible for the animals. class will provide everyone the opportu- scale high diversity grassland. She will
ket. Warren County Fairgrounds. For nity to discover personal speaking errors explain how restoration can begin small Saturday, April 16, 2011
more information: (540) 635-5827 http:// Thursday, April 7, 2011 while learning about the most common scale in our own backyards and continue
www.warrencountyfair.com/15.html. speaking errors. Be prepared to talk! at large scales using landscape-level 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar-
9am - 10am Tourism Committee. Cham- Cost: $20.00/2-hr class. More Info: (540) habitat management. She will also talk ket. Warren County Fairgrounds. For
2pm - 3pm Library Event. Samuels Pub- ber Office. 635-7750 or (540) 636-7608. about how these ecologically beneficial more information: (540) 635-5827 http://
lic Library, Front Royal. Today the “Teen activities can provide aesthetic and per- www.warrencountyfair.com/15.html.
Creative Writing Club” meets, for ages 12 10:15am - 11:15am Samuels Public Li- Sunday, April 10, 2011 sonal fulfillment.
and up. Please register. brary, Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story 8am - 12pm Wellness/Safety Expo. War-
Time. Theme: Guess How Much I Love 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar- Thursday, April 14, 2011 ren County High School, Front Royal. To-
Sunday, April 3, 2011 You? ket. Warren County Fairgrounds. For day is the annual Community Wellness
Forecast for 22630 (56° | 41°) more information: (540) 635-5827 http:// 9am - 3pm Customer Service Program. and Safety Expo sponsored by Valley
11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, www.warrencountyfair.com/15.html. Quality Inn, Front Royal. Today is the Health. There are over 60 vendors pro-
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar- Front Royal. Today is Preschool Story Front Royal Visitor Center’s 3rd Annual moting wellness and safety. More in-
ket. Warren County Fairgrounds. For Time. Theme: Guess How Much I Love Monday, April 11, 2011 “Great Customer Service Comes from formation is available by calling Warren
more information: (540) 635-5827 http:// You? the Heart” Program. Two sessions are Memorial Hospital at (540) 636-0151 or
www.warrencountyfair.com/15.html. 11:30am - 12:30pm Golf Tournament. offered (9:00am- 11:00am and 1:00pm e-mail Kim Shirley at kshirley@valley-
4:30pm - 5:30pm Samuels Public Library, Bowling Green Country Club North, Front - 3:00pm). Superior customer service is healthlink.com.
Monday, April 4, 2011 Front Royal. Today is Big Kids Story Time. Royal. Today is the Front Royal Rotary an organization’s or individual’s ability to 9am - 10am Arbor Day. Radham Street
Theme: Library Week. Club and Northern Virginia 4-H Educa- consistently and constantly exceed cus- in Front Royal. Today the Town of Front
7pm - 8pm Work Session. Town Hall, 16 tional Center’s 13th Annual Golf Tourna- tomer expectations. The reward for your Royal/ Warren County Tree Stewards
N. Royal Avenue, Front Royal. Tonight is Saturday, April 9, 2011 ment to benefit the 4-HCenter and the efforts is a loyal customer who returns celebrate Arbor Day at the Arboretum
the Town Council’s Informal Work Ses- Rotary’s Educational Scholarships. Regis- again and again to purchase your prod- located on Radham Street. 9am - 4pm
sion. It is held in the 2nd floor Town 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar- tration begins at 11:30am. Play begins at uct or visit your destination. To earn your KIDS FISHING DAY. Happy Creek near
Hall Conference Room. For a copy of ket. Warren County Fairgrounds. For 1:00pm. The deadline is April 8. For more customer’s repeat business you need to Bing Crosby Park, Front Royal. Today
the agenda please contact the Clerk of more information: (540) 635-5827 http:// information: Roy Boyles (540) 622-3022 focus on Attitude, Consistency, Service is the 14th Annual FREE Kids Fishing
Council at (540) 635-8007 or check the www.warrencountyfair.com/15.html. or Nora Belle Comer(540) 635-7171. and Teamwork. Program objectives: iden- Day at Happy Creek at the Bing Crosby
Town of Front Royal Website at www. tify why customer service is beneficial to Park, for children ages 2-15. Sponsored
frontroyalva.com. Public is invited. 9am - 12:40pm Harmony Place Event. 7pm - 8pm Council Meeting. County of your business and your community; iden- by Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter
Warren County Community Center, Front Warren Government Center. tify and practice positive behaviors that of Trout Unlimited, Warren County Parks
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Royal. Harmony Place is sponsoring a enhance customer service skills; learn to and Recreation and Virginia Department
“Keeping Children Safe from Predators Tuesday, April 12, 2011 treat your co-workers as your INTERNAL of Fish and Game.
12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. 95.3 “event. It will offer information and pre- customers; give front-line employees
- the River radio station. Hear the latest sentations from the VA State Police, Front 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. 95.3 the confidence and support they need 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library,
tourism related news and events every Royal Police Department, Warren County - the River radio station. Hear the latest to shine as hosts and lead by example. Front Royal. Today is Family Story Time
Tuesday at 12:30! If you can’t listen live Sheriff’s Office, Warren County Public tourism related news and events every Speaker: Bobbie Walker, Partnership featuring Don Richards.
check out the podcasts at http://www. Schools, Safe Sanctuaries and other al- Tuesday at 12:30! If you can’t listen live Marketing Education Director for Virginia
theriver953online.com. lied professionals/ organizations in the check out the podcasts at http://www. Tourism Corporation. Please register by 2pm - 3pm Easter Egg Hunt. RES Youth
community. Childcare will be offered at theriver953online.com. emailing Jennifer Keck, Front Royal Tour- Center, Front Royal. Today is Warren
2pm - 3pm Ambassador’s Club. Cham- no charge for up to 20 children of event ism Director at jkeck@frontroyalva.com County Parks and Recreation’s Easter
ber Office. participants. Feel free to attend all or part 5:30pm - 10pm Annual Meeting of the or calling the Visitor Center at (540) 635- Egg Hunt. Hunt begins at 2:00pm; how-
of the event. To register please call (540) Humane Society of Warren County will be 5788. ever, doors open at 1:50pm. For children
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 635-9194x 23 by March 28, 2011. held at The Apple House in Linden. The 10 years of age and under. $5.00/child
business meeting will begin at 7 p.m. 6pm - 7pm Parks/Recreation Event. includes a picture. Limit: 50 children. For
8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Com- 9:15am - 5:30pm Boat Safety Course. Prior to the meeting, dinner will be avail- Warren County Community Center, Front more information: (540) 635-7750.
mittee. Chamber Office. Warren County Community Center, Front able beginning at 5:30 p.m. There is a Royal. WALKING IN HEELS - As women,
Royal. The Warren County Parks and cost of $15 per person for the dinner and we frequently drool over those gorgeous 2pm - 3pm Library Event. Samuels
10:15am - 11:15am Samuels Public Li- Recreation Department in conjunction each member is welcome to bring one heels worn by models in fashion maga- Public Library, Front Royal. “Butterflies
brary, Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story with the Department of Gaming and In- guest. Call (540) 635-4734 for details zines; but what good is spending money with Jerry Schneider.” Children in grades
Time. Theme: Guess How Much I Love land Fisheries will be holding a Boat VA and to make dinner reservations. on those shoes if you stumble or clump Kindergarten and up will enjoy learning
You? Class for anyone 14 years of age and while walking? Take this opportunity to about butterflies and making a butterfly-
older today. This class is a Boating Safety 7pm - 7pm BAR Meeting. County of War- learn what heel height is best for you and themed t-shirt. Please register. Children
11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, Education Class that will be required for ren Government Center Front Royal. how to properly walk in them! Bring those should bring a white t-shirt to paint.
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Dear Stewart; to form a very successful ecosystem or These invasives do so well in their The Front Royal/Warren County
I notice increasing interest in native plant community. An example of this new environment that they end up Tree Steward program has been in ex-
trees and other plants. What exactly is where plants rely on wildlife to assist crowding out the natives ant totally istence since 1997. With 24 certified
is a native tree? Does it refer to a tree in the pollination process. take over. Examples of well-known tree stewards and 7new interns, they
being “born” in the USA , or Virginia Examples of native Virginia trees invasives in Virginia are the Ailanthus are volunteers dedicated to improv-
? Can a tree imported from another include Virginia Pine, the Hickories or Tree of Heaven, Mimosa, and Royal ing the health of trees by providing
part of the world become a native-- and other various nut trees, several Paulownia. Actually, the Norway Ma- educational programs, tree planting
like people--through subsequent gen- varieties of Oaks, and of course, the ple is classified as an invasive, as well. and care demonstrations, and tree
erations? Why is there concern for na- Flowering Dogwood. Note, I did not Some good examples of the above maintenance assistance throughout
tive trees and other plants? mention the Kousa Dogwood, which invasives can be seen along our own the community. Through classroom
Ed, a new Tree Steward is an introduced tree. Happy Creek in Front Royal. There training and hands-on practice, Tree
Introduced trees are brought into are so many Ailanthus trees that you Stewards learn the basics of tree biol-
Dear Ed, this region, sometimes on purpose, cannot see some of the more natural ogy and physiology, tree identification,
That’s a great question! Trees or such as a way to embellish one’s land- trees along the stream bank. planting, and maintenance techniques.
Ask
plants are considered “native” if they scaping with a new type of tree from There are many resources that list Tree Stewards make a commitment to
are naturalized to a given area in geo- another area. Sometimes it is acciden- the recommended native species to improving and protecting their com-
logical time. Geological time is a very tal, where seeds of a plant are carried help you in your landscaping plans, munity forest. Each month Steward
Stewart
long period, unlike “people time”. in on a vehicle or boat from overseas. including the Virginia Dept of Forest- will answer a question from our read-
These plants have developed or oc- For the most part, these introduced ry. You can also check with your local ers. If you have a questions regarding
curred naturally in a particular area trees adapt to the environment and Tree Steward members for additional tree planting, care or maintenance,
or region. A very interesting thing is coexist with the native plants. How- help. Have a great Spring! please forward it to “Stewart” in care
that these native plants work coopera- ever, some become invasive, causing of frwctreestewards@comcast.net and
tively, sometimes with other species, serious damage to local ecosystems. Stewart we may publish it in a future issue.
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