The Mid October, 2010 Edition of Warren County Report

Volume V, Issue 21 · Mid October, 2010
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My most recent 10 seconds on the national stage

‘Reality TV’, DC Housewives, Bianchini and history – an ugly combination
tions of the state dinner on relations arching, smile-smirk broadening. “Reality TV” sun was over.
between the U.S. and the world’s Then alas, my rainy moment in the A quick high five and a replay or
most populous nuclear power in the
world’s most unstable geographical
region – and even got a few people,
including a White House social sec-
retary and some Secret Service per-
sonnel, either fired or stretched out
under the lash of embarrassed supe-
riors.
What’s the fuss, some asked.
Well, if THEY can do it, who’s
next?
Do what?
Well, breach White House secu-
rity allegedly with nothing more than
your smiles, sari, tux, and new hair
do, and get hand-around-the-shoul-
der friendly with the vice president
and within spitball distance of a Pres-
By Roger Bianchini never fear – what national TV pro- ident of the United States many dis-
Warren County Report ducer once alerted to the Bianchini turbed people in the world, and more
charisma, the journalistic insight, the troubling in this nation itself, would
Yes, yes, you all, just get in line to TV-friendly smile, actually more of a like to hit with more than a spitball.
touch the hem of the garment of your good-natured smirk, could snip, snip What do locals think of the couple
favorite “local reporter who has been the magic away? that was nowhere to be found as the
covering the Salahis and the some- Apparently, not those from Half DC media horde descended on War-
time bitter dispute over the family Yard Productions. ren County for answers? – Who bet-
winery for years” – the reporter who Suddenly and dramatically I, well ter to ask than that “expert” tracking
got his 10 seconds of SPEAKING (eat my disembodied voice, rose up if not the couple’s family infighting and
your heart out, McDermott) fame on Biblically at least sort of TV magi- shenanigans “for years”?
the nationally televised and eagerly (I cally in a voice over as the familiar “Well if you ask f-f-fans,” I began,
guess) anticipated final season epi- image of Tareq and Michaele Salahi drawing the word out (I was mak-
sode of the Real Housewives of D.C. strolling into the first White House ing this up on the spot, folks), “of
About 55 minutes in to that episode, State Dinner of the Obama Admin- the couple, they are the prince and
“Party Politics”, I was fearing I’d been istration graced the screen follow- princess and international good will
left on the cutting room floor after ing a lead in about “where were the ambassadors (of Oasis Vineyards I
being alerted to the possibility by couple” in the wake of the explosion might have elaborated). Talk to crit-
show producers a week earlier that of publicity about an incident that ics and they are seen as dilettante,
an interview I’d done with NBC TV enflamed the national tabloid media, jet set squanderers of resources and
4 nearly a year ago might be includ- and distracted the allegedly “serious” bankrupters of the family business
ed in the season’s final episode. But national media from the implica- – take your pick,” I replied, eyebrows
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two of our DVR recording as the oth- utes later with FOX DC TV 5’s Griff frequent chat rooms, the latter two being chewed away by Salahi security “Good Morning, America” he ago-
er D.C. housewives continued their Jenkins – actually Griff ’s interview are understandable. Come to think at a store-bought wine stomping par- nized over for days, an overwrought
brutal assessment of a couple they got me my first 15 seconds or so of of it, so is the former since I would ty at Oasis that he had received a mys- McDermott handed DC interview
see as even more self-centered and national TV fame. That interview have to hazard a guess that my circle terious tip on, this one should have responsibilities over to me that fate-
manipulative than themselves – and was broadcast on FOX’s Greta Van of intimates is slightly smaller and been McDermott’s as well. But after ful day (he probably just knew it was
in a television-land venue where ego Susteren show and was reportedly highly more sophisticated – at least fielding calls from reporters from going to rain). And ironically, Mc-
and personal manipulation is the spotted by locals as far away as Ve- to admit they watch the show – than coast to coast and doing a number of Dermott witnessed my interviews
gold standard of involvement, that is gas around the time it was done last McDermott’s. interviews, including 12 seconds on that day, perhaps being drawn like a
quite an indictment. November-December. And having Actually the number of people who
Ah, the memories. answered the question once, I was exulted in having viewed my appear-
The interview occurred in front ready for FOX with a more polished, ance began expanding in face-to-face
of the Salahis’ slightly upper middle slightly expanded – some might say encounters over the next few days,
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attention and pulling up shortly be- ten, since it is, after all, a fond part of possible? You bet it is if you, like me, the final two episodes, when an off- “producer voice over edit” seemed to
fore the interviews began. – “Back off my responsibilities at WC Report. have been sucked into or are waiting screen female voice credited as the scream.
Danny boy, they are mine”, I glared a But perhaps it is I, not them, who is to be sucked into the netherworld of show’s “producer” repeatedly ques- It was amusing to later hear Tareq
warning McDermott’s way. getting it wrong here. so-called “Reality TV” (I’m still wait- tions the couple about their posses-
Actually our being thrust into the After all I first met Tareq Salahi in ing for my call to become a regular sion of the missing invitation to the
middle of the Salahi Circus, or passing perhaps 12 or so years ago – a paid regular – next season). White House State Dinner as they
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‘Get Low’ a spiritual revelation with ‘Amazing Grace’

offering on the radio to auction off left him with the ability to make the those around us. Despite evidence
his property for $5 a chance – pos- films he wants to make, rather than to the contrary, perhaps we are not
session conditional on his actual only scripts that are offered to him. hopelessly lost in a world of pseudo
death, not his funeral. – Well, looking back at films from his realities measured solely by corpo-
Why did he come to town, Bush is screen debut in “To Kill a Mocking- rate profits surrounding image in
asked by the minister he first tries to bird” through all “The Godfathers” place of substance.
sell his funeral idea to? to “Apocalypse Now” and on and on Movies like “Get Low” give us
“Time for me to get low,” Bush re- may illustrate he’s actually always hope that we can all be saved – even
plies, broaching the idea of his pre- been an astute judge of scripts and from ourselves. And that by defini-
death funeral. discerning acceptor of the same. tion is a spiritual experience too of-
Bush’s visit to town to try and Duvall films from “Mockingbird” ten lacking in the modern world.
sell his funeral idea, first to the lo- to “The Apostle” and “Get Low” are So it seems only proper that Stevie
cal minister before being rebuffed revelations. They help us under- Foster’s mule, affectionately known
and heading to the funeral director, stand who and what we are, how we and billed as “Amazing Grace” was a
results in Grace’s lone action scene. become human, and how we impact part of this wonderful film.
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with a supporting cast including es- a hermit, whom we learn with his that Spacek’s character, who has
tablished stars like Bill Murray, Sissy long bearded, unkempt appearance just returned to her hometown after
the death of her husband, was once
Spacek and an impressive, younger and hostile demeanor has terrified
courted by a younger Bush, whom of your old or expired
actor Lucas Black and – drum roll children to the point of vomiting out
please, our own Grace the mule is of fear – one of my favorite scenes – she describes as the most attractive prescriptions and medications
out. during a self-imposed, 40-year exile and interesting young man in the
I got to Grace’s “home court” from humanity in the nearby small, town over 40 years earlier.
– Royal Theaters on Front Royal’s rural town of his birth. How do you know her, Bush is
East Main Street the first week of But this is no normal hermit, if asked about Spacek’s somewhat
October to see a movie I wasn’t sure there is such a thing. worldly local come-home character.
what to expect from. The plot we Shortly after having a vision of a “Me and her had a go once,” he re-
were told a long time ago by Grace’s woman dressed in white coming plies succinctly.
confidant and trainer Stevie Foster down the path to his self-made, log Suffice it to say that “go” lays the
is based on the true story of a reclu- house, Duvall, or his character Fe- foundation for Bush’s story at his fu-
sive hermit in rural Tennessee in the lix Bush retreats to his barn where neral.
1930’s. Okay, a hermit and his com- his mule Grace is holed up for the It is a story that Bush has struggled
panion mule – where are we going night. with for 40 years and is the founda-
with this? Can it carry a 90-minute
major Hollywood motion picture
“Funny, I always thought you’d go
first,” Bush tells his mule. Obviously
tion of his departure to his self-made
prison for all those years. Medication Disposal Day
script? he has interpreted the dream or vi- “Get Low”, like another Duvall fa- Thursday, October 21, 4–7 p.m.
Okay, okay, we figured with Mur- sion of the woman in white as ap- vorite of mine, “The Apostle”, is the
type of story that is an unexpected Warren Memorial Hospital
ray, Spacek and Black, Grace might proaching death.
not be the second billed star of this The next morning Bush wakes up, revelation from Hollywood in this Outpatient Center
story. That’s okay, as long as heart- still alive and tells his foraging mule, age of computer-animated, special 120 North Commerce Avenue in Front Royal
less Hollywood didn’t leave her on “Don’t look so disappointed.” effects realities.
the cutting room floor. And they And so kicks off the story of a man They are stories that lay bare the Community residents can bring any old,
didn’t, though Stevie told me a great who decides to break his self-im- human soul. expired or unused medications and drive up to
deal of Grace’s scenes were cut, ap- posed exile to stage his own funeral Like “The Apostle”, “Get Low” says drop them off for safe disposal.
parently upsetting to some degree and hear the stories the residents more about what it is to be human
her co-star and producer Duvall. of the town he has abandoned have than a hundred typical Hollywood A community service brought to you by the Warren County
And I can believe that. to tell about him. But that notion, films; more about what it is to be Sheriff’s Office in partnership with Warren Memorial Hospital
Back on a chilly April 2009 day brought to financially troubled fu- human than a thousand TV shows
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“Town citizens are outraged by your bad judgment and the negative conse-
Political storm story quences of your actions.” – Tina Hobson
Angry citizens storm the Front Royal ‘Bastille’

Council threatened with removal, dissolution over Graham termination
charter that created the Town of
Front Royal – yeah, he’s mad. Silek
said he anticipated acquiring the re-
quired number of citizen signatures
to propel such a momentous legal ac-
tion forward.
As for signatures, former Town
Manager and Councilman Walter
Duncan told council 190 signatures
had been gathered in less than two
weeks on a letter protesting coun-
cil’s actions in terminating Graham.
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Warren County Report sonnel moves and so could present SolAVerde attorney David Silek. nicipal vacations (not elected) as the
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“As you may or may not know, I’m in the business of sludge, also known as crap – specifically converting
it to a valuable resource. Now I’ve seen a lot of crap in my day but I gotta tell you, I haven’t seen this much
crap in a town in a long time.” – sludge-eating worm farmer Jerry Scholder
Political storm story
still in force, Hobson said of the town and Town Attorney Robinett by al from office of those officials.
manager’s office, “He shall be remov- name, Hobson said all were directly In Virginia, a removal action can
able by the town council for cause. involved in the 2008 re-adoption be initiated by a petition signed by
Before the town manager may be re- of those cited codes and therefore eligible town voters equaling 10
moved, he shall, if he so demand, be themselves may be guilty of malfea- percent of the voter turnout in the
given a written statement of the rea- sance of office. If that were the case, election seating the public officials
sons alleged for his removal and the Hobson said angry citizens may have targeted. In the case of those cited
right to be heard publicly thereon at “the smoking gun” to achieve remov- that number is in the 140 signature
a meeting of the council prior to the
final vote on the question of his re-
moval, but pending and during such
hearing the council may suspend him Cash for Gold
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from office.”
Hobson accused the mayor, town
attorney and council members of
for
possible malfeasance of their office
for not following this section of the The Humane Society
town charter as well as town code of Warren County
Vice Mayor Chris Holloway, right, and Carson Lauder Article V, paragraphs 4-26 stating
during scathing public appraisal of their and Hollis the town manager was subject to re-
moval on “proven charges of malfea-
Oct. 22nd
Tharpe’s vote to fire Town Manager Michael Graham 9 am - 6pm
sance, misfeasance, neglect of duty
with no public input allowed. &
or incompetency.” Hobson suggested We Will Accept . . .
Hobson, was the angry citizen who But back to that removal initiative. the publicly stated desire to “move in Oct. 23rd Any Gold Jewelry
told council it may have violated Citing Chapter IV, TOWN MAN- a different direction” didn’t qualify as 9am - 5 pm Silver or Gold Coins
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Political storm story still do not get it … Instead of trick or treating this Halloween, we are asking citizens to go out and collect
signatures to help remove these ghouls from office.” – David Silek
range, 50 less than the number on the tion. to go away but we are past that kind citizens spoke on other issues – was you may or may not know, I’m in
letter of protest read into the record Later Silek told us a successful re- of complacency. The town taxpayer Jerry Scholder. Referencing his work the business of sludge, also known
of the Oct. 12 meeting. That reading call initiative could make his con- cannot afford to have these fools in in developing a cheaper and eco- as crap – specifically converting it to
pointedly included the names of all solidation initiative a moot point. office any longer. They have already friendly method of sludge disposal, a valuable resource. Now I’ve seen a
190 people who signed the letter of Following published post-meeting cost the taxpayers millions of dollar worms, Scholder told council, “As lot of crap in my day but I gotta tell
protest over Graham’s termination. remarks by some councilmen that with their inept, uninformed, and
“In addition to the above Charter they were ready to move on with the uneducated decisions.
and Code violations, you have ille- town’s business now that the public “Instead of trick or treating this
gally placed the Town of Front Royal has had its say on Graham, Silek re- Halloween, we are asking citizens
in the position of paying a severance acted angrily. to go out and collect signatures to
package of more than $170,000 with “The shear arrogance displayed help remove these ghouls from of-
only 12 months left on Mr. Graham’s by some of their post meeting com- fice,” Silek concluded with a seasonal
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you, I haven’t seen this much crap in

a town in a long time. From my un- Dear Editor: regulation which will make it harder to
derstanding, this was a really crappy keep their doors open. What our con-
deal that Michael Graham got being On November 2, stituents and their families so desperately
fired without anyone being notified 2010, my family, need in this time of economic uncertainty
except those already involved in the along with families is for the Federal Government to return
process.” throughout Warren, to its founding principles of limited gov-
Scholder appeared before coun-
Frederick and Fau- ernment and permit the entrepreneurial
cil several months ago promoting
quier County, will be going to the polls spirit of the American people to lead a
his worm-eating method of sludge
disposal as a viable addition to the
to elect a Congressman to be our voice sustained recovery by creating new jobs
town’s waste disposal system. Build- in the Nation’s Capital for the next two free from fear of Government interven-
ing on that presentation previously years. In representing our region in the tion.
covered on these pages, Scholder Virginia General Assembly, I have always Frank Wolfe will continue to fight those
said for the approximately $170,000 found Frank Wolfe willing to assist our in Washington who advocate even more
severance package in Graham’s con- mutual constituents when a federal issue expansion of the Federal Government
tract that apparently caught those arises. financed on the backs of our children.
spearheading the termination by sur- The Virginia General Assembly has de- Only through the election of a majority
prise, he could have disposed of “400 veloped a bi-partisan pro-jobs strategy of Congressmen, like Frank Wolfe, who
tons of Front Royal municipal crap.” to deal with the Great Recession based share Virginia’s limited government pro-
However Scholder added a down upon attracting new employers to Virgin- job philosophy, will the struggling small
note, pointing out, “But this I can’t ia through financial and tax incentives for businesses risk hiring our out of work
convert into anything valuable. I new employers to come to Virginia. In constituents. Rebuilding our National
can’t touch it – it’s too odorous, too
addition, by maintaining a smaller State economy through private sector growth
toxic and too despicable. But most of
government and lower State taxes while as the founding fathers intended is the
all it’s political crap.”
Scholder concluded by suggesting
promoting individual responsibility and only sane avenue left for the Country to
the next time council decided “to pull individual freedom as our Constitution dig out of the worst economic recession
this crap – let us know in advance, intended, Virginia has consistently been in a generation.
we the people you serve, so we can rated as the best State to locate a new We need a change in our current fed-
let you know how we feel about it.” business. As a result of dealing with this eral big government philosophy, there-
Of course that notion begged the recession in the Virginia way, our unem- fore I encourage all of my constituents
fact council did, in fact, know how ployment rate, although still too high, to support Frank Wolfe for re-election as
the “people” felt about the issue. is 3% lower than the national average our Congressman on Tuesday, Novem-
During an earlier initiative to sack and is improving while most of the rest ber 2, 2010 so that Frank can help lead
the town manager last November, a of the country still has double digit un- us out of this recession the Virginia way.
similar crowd turned out and 17 of employment. Unfortunately, the Federal Very Sincerely Yours,
17 speakers expressed the same mes- Government has continued to print more
sage – Mike Graham is a good and money thereby devaluing our currency
progressive town manager, leave
and adding to the national debt our chil-
him alone. Faced with that angry
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It is indeed an impressive cross section of diverse perspectives within this community, and an alliance that
Political storm story could get any area politician’s attention … unless of course as Jefferson feared and some in town hall are
counting on, its collective attention fades with the passing of time.
Angry citizens seek charter change to Nov. elections

Larger voter turnout cited as move to break special interest control
Reactions varied to Ratigan’s call for November elections - at left Tom Sayre and
Hollis Tharpe, at right local attorneys David Downes and David Silek.
the Special Interest Groups and their rightful owners – the people Royal.”
Tim Ratigan calls for an initiative to move the town Small Town Political Alliances of Front Royal. The Coalition of In prefacing his remarks, Rati-
elections to November when historically voter turn- and ‘Good Ole Boy’ partnerships Ethical Candidates looks forward gan quoted from another Virgin-
outs would al least double, theoretically breaking the will begin to lose their grip in to the day when the fresh spring ia-based political activist.
hold of special interest cliques on town election re- Front Royal,” Ratigan said in sup- breeze of change blows through “ ‘We have the greatest oppor-
sults. port of more citizen oversight of Front Royal. If we are successful tunity the world has ever seen, as
council. “The Town Council seats in this attempt then the winds of long as we remain honest, which
By Roger Bianchini Registrar’s Office indicate such a
and Mayor’s seat will return to change will be welcome in Front will be as long as we can keep
Warren County Report change would automatically in-
crease voter turnout in town elec-
During his remarks to coun- tions by 100 percent or more.
cil criticizing the termination of
Town Manager Michael Graham,
local political activist Tim Rati-
gan called for a move to change
the town charter to foster greater
citizen participation in town elec-
tions. That change would move
town elections to November from
“We are calling for a change in
the Town Charter – move the
town elections from the month
of May to the month of Novem-
ber. With that one simple move
we will begin a new era of elec-
tions for the Town Government
in Front Royal. A much larger
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“We have the greatest opportunity the world has ever seen, as long as we remain honest, which will be as
long as we can keep the attention of our people alive. If they once become inattentive to public affairs, you
and I, and Congress and Assemblies, judges and governors would all become wolves.” – Thomas Jefferson
the attention of our people alive. Town citizen Linda Allen ad- 958 votes. Top council vote getter placed on the May ballot for a ies under the legislative bus try-
If they once become inattentive dressed a similar issue in her Hollis Tharpe got 891 votes in the citizen referendum). ing to prevent that election date
to public affairs, you and I, and remarks. She cited the number 2010 election. “Michael Graham is/was per- from occurring.)
Congress and Assemblies, judges of votes those councilmen who How do Darr and Tharpe, both sonable, accessible, visible down- While Ratigan referenced a
and governors would all become removed Graham and the mayor of whom have been quoted as town, fiscally conservative, yet Town Charter change to facilitate
wolves.’ ” Ratigan quoted Found- who voiced support of the move justifying Graham’s termination progressive to consider new the change, Councilman Shae
ing Father Thomas Jefferson. once it became a fait acompli, as the result of a citizen man- ideas. What’s not to like about Parker, an early supporter of No-
So, has the Front Royal Town actually received. Allen noted date, define such a mandate?” that?” Allen asked. “Is the current vember elections, noted that tack
Council become, as Jefferson the town’s 2009 population was Allen asked. “It would not be the council non-representative of the would require approval by the
predicted over 200 years ago U.S. 14,616. Recent county registrar same as the Webster’s dictionary population of Front Royal? What state general assembly. So even
legislators and administrators statistics indicate an eligible voter – mandate: an authoritative com- would the general adult popula- with immediate council majority
without a vigilant public would, base of near 8,000. Total votes mand,” she noted (plus, we don’t tion say to this? (maybe we’ll find support, such an initiative would
wolves ripping the heart out of cast in the 2010 mayoral election recall Graham’s termination be- out in November 2011, though likely take a year or more to re-
a democratically-based form of were 1,563, around 19 percent, ing an issue openly campaigned we suspect a number of current alize. Parker said he was investi-
government? with the winner, Darr, getting on by any candidate, nor was it councilman will throw their bod- gating the possibility the change
Ratigan, like most attending the
Oct. 12 town council meeting,
Engle’s Angle: “Na na na na na na!”
seems to believe so.
As reported in this paper a little LETTER OF
COMMENDATION
By Kevin S. Engle Can you do anything about
over a month ago, the change to it? You sure can. Buy some of
November elections would have
Warren County Report
those kumquats and before you
an immediate, positive impact on They’re in my mail box every- know it, you’ll be getting even
citizen attention and participation
This letter is to commend Ronald King for his
day. From my bank. My credit more crap from even more com-
in town elections. Rather than the service to Harmony Place and to the Warren card company. Even my moth- panies.
normal trend of 15 to 20 percent County community. From the moment he began er-in-law. Do we share your personal in-
turnouts of eligible voters in May What are they? The annual formation with people who don’t
when no other elections are tak-
his service at the Warren County Department of
privacy notice. That’s a great like you? Of course we do. Why
ing place, a base turnout of 35 to Social Services, Mr. King has worked closely with name for something they don’t do you think your mother-in-law
48 percent, with presidential elec- Harmony Place (originally the Warren County keep private. They share my has been sending you stuff?
tion year turnouts hovering near Council on Domestic Violence). He collaborated social security number and fi- Can you do anything about it?
70 percent, would be normal in nancial information with other Not really, although a restraining
November. Indeed, it would ap- with our agency on funding projects, one of which companies and then said me a order against her might not be a
pear that when the people’s atten- secured funding for our agency to provide special- piece of paper telling me about bad idea.
tion is focused on elections at the ized services to child abuse victims. He worked it. If you would like to opt out of
federal, state and county levels, I normally look at these things our joint marketing, call 1-888-
town citizens would be more at- with our agency on various projects to advance the for an average of 2 ¼ seconds kumquat and leave a message.
tentive to the electoral process of efforts of the Warren Coalition in addressing com- before tossing them in the trash. No one listens to them, but it
their closest elected officials as munity health needs. He volunteered his time with But not this year. This year, I de- might make you feel a little bet-
well. cided to take a closer look. ter.
our agency on many occasions, and served on our I’m not sure it was such a good I put down the notice and
Board of Directors for over 5 years. idea. picked up the phone.
LIVE STRING BAND This is what one of them said. KE: I want to cancel my credit
Mr. King made many positive changes during his
MUSIC FOR ALL Do we share your personal in- card.
OCCASIONS tenure here in Warren County. We thank him for formation for our everyday busi-
Weddings, Birthdays, his service and wish him well as he transfers his ness purposes? Hell yeah! CC: I’m sorry to hear that Mr.
Anniversaries, gifts and talents to a new community. Can you do anything about it? Engle. Is there anything we can
Serenades, Ha ha ha. That’s a good one. do to change your mind?
Special Events You know what you can do about KE: Ha ha ha. That’s a good
it? Not a d#$@ thing. Na na na one.
FY 2010-11 Harmony Place Board of Directors na na na. CC: Are you sure? If you like,
Call John Kovac
Do we share your personal in- we’ll send you more conve-
635-2534 September 22, 2010 formation for our marketing pur- nience checks at a rate of only
poses? You betcha. 57% interest. We’ll even reduce
Can you do anything about it? your annual interest rate from 38
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Do we share your personal it. What can we do to keep your
Front Royal Warren County Airport information for joint marketing
with other companies? Cha ch-
business?

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could also be achieved through a I am sorry that congress has not their partisan politics and reach- the “Coalition of Ethical Candi- shove it’s the citizens that really
more simple and timely change in yet learned that skill.” ing across the aisle to unite un- dates for Front Royal”, said. “Be- matter.”
town codes. “Any time you have people on der a cause such as the wrongful cause it shows the rest of the com- “Who would have thought in
opposite sides of the fence, such termination of Mike Graham, it’s munity that we are all members Front Royal and Warren County
New alliances as Republicans and Democrats, always a good thing,” Ratigan, a of the Town of Front Royal. We’re that the Democrats and Tea Party
conservatives and liberals – any local Republican and Tea Party all citizens of the Town of Front people would have gotten togeth-
The November election initia- time you have them putting aside activist, as well as co-founder of Royal. And when push comes to er – it’s crazy,” Warren County
tive, like the outrage over Gra-
ham’s firing, seems to cross Party
lines and political orientations.
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Democratic Committee Vice- “There are definitely issues we’ll town,” Snyder said. to start a recall petition against kidding), and we could go on …
Chair Molly Snyder told us. “But never agree on but ultimately re- Perhaps troublesome for the any sitting councilman) gathered It is indeed an impressive cross
it’s because we both feel the town gardless of our political affiliation council majority that facilitated in under two weeks, but also the section of diverse perspectives
council is dishonest and corrupt we are all seeking honesty, ac- Graham’s termination, present wide variety of names on that list. within this community, and an
with the exception of Parker and countability and common sense or not present, was not only the They included Walter and Mary alliance that could get any area
Conkey, who could have been in government. And we do agree number of signatures attached to Duncan, John and Joyce Marlow, politician’s attention – even as far
bullied into going along with the the termination of Mike Graham the letter read into the record with Nancy LeHew, Charles and Jean away as Richmond or as close as
majority but held their ground. was the wrong direction for this 190 signatures (more than enough Barbour, Phil and Sandra Charles, 35 North Royal Avenue – unless
John and Muriel Vance, Joe and of course as Jefferson feared and
Anna McGreevy, Victor and some in town hall are counting
Opinion: Patricia Failmezger, Prudence
Mathews, William Biggs, William
on, its collective attention fades
with the passing of time.
A plea to the Federal Drug Administration Traister, Betty Stratton, Tim Rati-
gan, William Long, James Brown
One family’s experience with a life saver about to be recalled (and the Fabulous Flames – just rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
By Josh Turnage keep Avastin available for women with breast can-
Special to WC Report cer.
This past summer, a panel of thirteen experts -
In June 2006, my mom was diagnosed with early - only two of whom were breast cancer oncolo-
stage two breast cancer. gists -- advised the FDA to withdraw its approval
Avastin, a cutting-edge cancer medicine, saved of Avastin for metastatic breast cancer. While the
her life. But in December, the FDA is expected to panel admitted that Avastin does benefit many
withdraw its approval of the drug. (The decision women with metastatic breast cancer, it didn’t
was initially scheduled for September, but was re- think the benefits were strong enough.
cently postponed until Dec. 17.) The decision had nothing to do with new safety
When my mother was diagnosed with cancer, she risks. Avastin, like all powerful drugs, comes with
had a double mastectomy, reconstruction, and six a number of risks and side effects. But my mom
months of chemotherapy. Because she had “triple and her doctor decided it was worth it. That deci-
negative breast cancer,” a particularly rare and ag- sion has not changed.
gressive form of the disease, there were neither Wyndham Wilson of the National Cancer Insti-
pills nor treatments that could keep the cancer tute, who chaired the FDA’s advisory committee,
from coming back. Sure enough, just one year summed up its findings by asking if small gains in
after her diagnosis, the cancer had spread to her progression-free survival are clinically meaning-
right lung. This meant she had metastatic, or stage ful. I would say yes.
IV, breast cancer. One extra day with a cancer patient is invaluable.
In other words, her cancer had become incurable. An extra week -- or even months or years? That
We did have a small bit of hope, though. Even can mean my little sister’s first day of elementary
though there ‘s not yet a cure for cancer, a new school. It could mean my college graduation. It
medicine -- Avastin -- had just been approved by could mean celebrating her 30th wedding anni-
the FDA, to be used in conjunction with chemo- versary with my dad. It could mean watching the
therapy. After just four treatments of medicine, all birth of her first grandchild.
signs of cancer had left. My mom’s doctor couldn’t If the FDA withdraws its approval of Avastin, in-
even find a trace of it. surance companies, Medicaid and Medicare will Vino & Yappy Hour goes to the street
Of course, because of chemotherapy, my mom was undoubtedly consider denying coverage for the
pale, sick, had to limit her activities. She also had medicine. The life of a cancer patient is already
to restrict her contact with people when she was limited. The last thing any family needs is to spend
ill, including my baby sister, to avoid getting in- their final hours with a loved one fighting with in-
fections. She subsequently had surgery to remove surance companies.
part of her lung just to make sure all the cancer About 40,000 women will die from breast cancer
was gone, and then four more doses of chemo- this year. Medicines work differently for every-
therapy medications and Avastin. one, and not all Avastin users are as successful as
At the time, my baby sister, who was adopted my mom. But whether this medicine is beneficial
from China, was almost three years old. Seeing enough should be up to patients, their doctors,
her mom so sick -- and without any hair -- was and their families.
really frightening. She prayed all the time for her The FDA can still change course and preserve
mommy to get healthy again. the right of breast cancer patients to make an in-
In January 2009, my mom had her last chemo- formed choice. If someone you loved were diag-
therapy treatment. Since then, she’s only been on nosed with breast cancer, wouldn’t you want the
Avastin. Twenty months later, she remains cancer right to choose this drug?
free. Main Street went even more “continental” Friday, Oct. 8, when
Today, you’d never know that my mom has in- (Josh Turnage is a student at Mississippi State Vino E Formaggio received a permit allowing outside wining and
curable breast cancer. Just a few weeks ago, she University. A video he produced about his moth- dining at its new sidewalk cafe. Members of the Humane Society
helped my brother move into his college dorm er’s fight against breast cancer can be viewed here: of Warren County and friends of the animals took their weekly
room. She’s tired, but she has no problem pushing http://bit.ly/bXlUFB. Also, over 7,600 people have “Yappy Hour” outside from the wine bar, including Malcolm Barr,
my little sister on the swing set at the local park. signed his mother’s petition to stop the FDA from Sr., Humane Society president (foreground), who, with restaurant
My family -- together with thousands of other disproving Avastin to treat metastatic breast can- manager Christian Failmezger, hosts the weekly event (Fridays, 5 -
families who have mothers, daughters, and sisters cer. The petition is available here: http://bit.ly/ 7 p.m.). Since June 4, “Yappy Hour” has raised more than $1,100 for
with breast cancer -- are just asking the FDA to dvprpD) the Julia Wagner animal shelter. Photo by Christian Failmezger.

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Open burn ban lifted, walking trail named for Carson

Work session hits some potential hot spots - trash days and payday loans
By Roger Bianchini ing, and on Oct. 5 it did. Presented Administrator Doug Stanley pointed several barns, destroying one and a calendar period county Fire Chief
Warren County Report with facts from the county fire de- out Clarke County had lifted its open laying waste to dry open space and Richard Mabie said does usually see
partment the Warren County Board burning ban the previous day. threatening more. Extremely dry those types of open space fires.
Okay, okay – we knew it was of Supervisors unanimously voted The Warren County ban was put in conditions due to a lack of rain from But following the recent rains the
coming following nearly a week of to lift the recently imposed ban on place on Sept. 21 after a series of three June to the last week of September, highly combustible status of surface
rain that negated the necessity of a all open burning at its first October “off season” fires spread over four to when the spell was finally broken, materials feeding fires, grass, leaves,
countywide ban on all open burn- meeting. Prior to the vote County six acres of open space, threatening contributed to the fire threat during brush etc., were sufficiently damp-
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The FR/WC United Way Thanks the Community for

L L BAZZ A their Generous Support!
F A R The Shrimp and Oyster Fest and 2010 Campaign Kickoff was a HUGE success,
RIVERTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH thanks to the 250 attendees and our wonderful sponsors:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2010 PLATINUM SPONSORS:

Jackie and Merv Bourque, DUPONT, Ben Gravett Enterprises, Beth Medved Waller-Weichert
10 AM 4 PM Realtors
TABLE SPONSORS:
BB&T, CBM MORTGAGE LLC - CORY MICHAEL, CLEAR TITLE, ESCROW & SETTLEMENT – BILL TRIBUS,
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Auction – JOE HALL, MCGREEVY INSURANCE – JOE MCGREEVY, ROTARY CLUB OF LINDEN, SKYLINE INSUR-
Booth
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WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARNOLD AND PHYLLIS WILLIAMS
AUCTION SPONSOR: RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Baked Silent Auction and Other Donors:
Crafters goods & Moon Access Cleaners, Blue Ridge Shadows, Bowling Green Country Club ,Charlie’s Auto ,China Jade, Concern Hotline, Daily Grind, Delilah’s, Dominion Health & Fitness,
Hall homemade bounce Emmanuel Limousine, Fox Hill Pottery, Fox Meadow Winery, Gold’s Gym, K-Mart, Lackawanna B & B, Main St. Pawn, Martin’s, New2You Consignments, Rappahan-
nock Electric Coop, Schewel Furniture, Sensational Family Haircutters, Shear Designs, Shenandoah Valley Golf, Shenandoah Video, Soul Mountain, Springtime Gar-
soups dens, The Chain Reaction, Tres-Bella, Wayside Theatre, WeathervaneGraphics, Weichert Realtors, Wings To Go, Jackie Bourque, Sue Campbell, Mary Gelfond,Peg
Goodyear, Siggi Hepp-Dax,Betty Sue Howard, Sheila Lamonz, Joe Longo, Kay Mays, Lee & Peter Meyer,Beverly and Eddie Morrison, Alva Oliver, Vi Parrish, Shirley
and Paul Passerini, Sandra Patterson, Ruth Pearson, Gloria Rickel, Dianne Ricker, Wanda Robinson, Joey Waters, Susan Peterson Webb, Bruce White, Apple House
Catering, Carson Lauder, Wired4Sound, Mike McLane, DJ, Vino E Formaggio.
Games Apple Live Please help us reach our Campaign Goal of $95,000 by December 31, 2010 and call Beth Waller,
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT to touch 12 LOCAL agencies?
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LOG ON TO www.frontroyalunitedway.org to donate & to see a powerful 5 minute video about how your United Way helps to
support 12 Non-Profits, The American Red Cross, Blue Ridge Legal Services, Blue Ridge Opportunities, Boy Scouts, Community
Transitional Housing Project, Concern Hotline, Front Royal Women’s Resource Center, Girl Scouts, Harmony Place, Healthy
Families of Warren County, House of Hope and St. Luke Community Clinic!

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ened to reduce the danger. Howev- ing open burns in order to prevent Also during the meeting the board in honor of William E. Carson. Car- trash sites are now closed.
er, the fact that late September has a recurrence of the recent situation. unanimously approved the naming son was acknowledged as head of the As for the coming liaison agenda,
traditionally marked the beginning The fall fire season has normally run of a walking trail that will eventu- family that donated the funds to de- priority recommendations appeared
of one of two annual forest fire “sea- from mid-late September to late No- ally connect the municipal county- velop the golf course for local public to be the Catlett Mountain dump
sons” means residents should remain vember. The other season is Febru- owned Front Royal Golf Club to the use in memory of his late son, as well remedial cleanup mandated by the
vigilant in planning and oversee- ary to May. old Fishnet property park complex as the first director the Virginia De- state, future potential governmental
partment of Parks and Recreation. uses of the old Warren County Mid-
dle School building on 15th Street,
Royal Family New2You
449 South Street
(Royal Plaza Shopping Center)
Work session the Dominion/(Vepco) power plant
Phone# 540-622-6828 project and its need for central wa-
Consignments During a work session following ter and sewer utility service from the
“Gently Used, But New2You” Hours: Mon-Fri 9-7 the relatively brief meeting the board town, and planning for the future
6DW6XQ considered coming liaison commit- of the Happy Creek area along the
Tag Sale!! Come & See what tee agenda items, an ongoing state- town-county border to the east.
90% 50% Fu r n i t u r e w e n o w h a v e i n wide initiative to limit predatory,
the Store!!! payday lending practices spearhead- Happy Creek’s future
Bowling Center 75% 25%
RIIIRUPDOZHDU ed by the City of Stanton, and ongo-
www.new2youconsignmments.embarqspace.com ing issues of illegally dumped trash On that latter item the advisabil-
Owners: Michelle Phillips & Melissa Ramsey
on Wednesdays when the county ity of resurrecting and completing
Behind Gateway Plaze the “charette” joint planning process
Rt. 522 So., Front Royal started and abandoned in 2004/05
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down-zoning on the town side came
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Springs is a beautiful, small community setting with all the comforts and warmth of home which afford an en-
However the immediacy with which
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are qualities you would expect from professinals. Hidden Springs is nestled atop a gorgeous mountain setting the charette was launched fell away
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to prepare for a “best-case” econom- commonwealth toward already de- during the 2004 study. However both Fox and the county session that both Front Royal Mayor
ic future. veloped areas in and around towns administrator seemed surprised Tim Darr and the originator of the
County Administrator Doug Stan- and cities and serviced by existing Catlett cleanup when informed following the work See BURN, pg. 34
ley pointed out how such a town- and easily extended central utilities.
county joint planning effort would During work session discussion the County staff acknowledged a re-
require adherence to state-mandated importance of the town and county quest from the Town of Front Royal
Designated Urban Development Ar-
eas being established in the county.
not working at odds on where future
development should be facilitated
that the county front the town’s half
share of the forecast Phase 2 Catlett
Monday’s
The UDA’s were forwarded in part
by 18th District Del Clay Athey, and
was stressed. There was quite a bit of
dissension across municipal lines on
cleanup (about $60,000) to keep the
state overseen project moving on
Special!
colleagues in the General Assembly how much Happy Creek area devel- schedule and budget. Board Chair-
to encourage funneling future resi- opment on both sides of the town- man Archie Fox observed such a re- Ledo Pizza Family Night
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Greetings from your Delegate believe that the family of any totally disabled Virginia war hero $24.99 +tax
Front Royal store only.
to the Virginia General Assem- who has sacrificed for our Country should be exempted from the
bly. On Election Day, Novem- burden of real estate taxes on their home. 135 Crooked Run Plaza Front Royal, VA
ber 2, 2010, in addition to Ballot Question 3 would permit an increase in the permis-
federal offices, my constituents sible size of the State Rainy Day Fund from 10% to 15% of the
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throughout Fauquier, Frederick, Commonwealth’s annual tax revenues. I also co-patroned this
and Warren County will have an Constitutional Amendment last session because during the time I
opportunity to adopt or reject
three proposed amendments to
have served as your Delegate, Virginia tax revenues have both in-
creased and declined from year to year. As tax revenues increase, Postal Business Center
Virginia’s Constitution. special interest groups rush to propose spending the additional 122 W. 14th St. • Front Royal, VA
I co-sponsored all three Constitutional Amendments during money available on new programs. Conversely, as tax revenues
the last General Assembly Session and therefore encourage my
constituents to support Ballot Questions 1, 2, and 3 on Election
decrease, those same special interest groups lobby to keep the
new programs in place proposing large tax increases to prevent
Located next door to
Day.
Ballot Question 1 asks you to decide whether Section 6 of
“cuts” in spending. As someone who believes that a smaller
government with lower taxes should be the model employed by
Melting Pot Pizza
Article X of the Virginia Constitution should be amended to permit Virginia, I have consistently opposed increased spending as tax
local Town’s and Counties to establish their own income limita- revenues increase while opposing tax increases as revenues de-
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estate tax burden on their home in relation to their income and accompanies that philosophy. In addition, a larger Rainy Day
financial worth in order to qualify for the State’s tax relief for the Fund available for use when annual State tax revenue dramatically
elderly program. The current one size fits all approach leads to decreases, strengthens the ability to prevent tax increases when
some senior citizens on fixed incomes being unable to utilize the
tax relief for the elderly program because the value of their home
revenue declines during recessions while permitting the mainte-
nance of necessary State spending priorities. By providing ad-
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is too high, among other nonsensical reasons. The proposed ditional revenue stability through this Constitutional Amendment,
constitutional amendment would permit localities more flexibility we can best maintain spending stability in the core functions of We’re Here To Serve
to grant elderly tax relief based upon the specific circumstances State government in a fiscally responsible manner. You With Many Business
present in their County, Town, or City. As always, our family thanks you for the opportunity to serve.
Ballot Question 2 permits you to decide whether the Virginia Very Sincerely Yours,
Services!
Constitution should be amended to require the General Assembly
to provide a real property tax exemption for the principal resi-
dent of a veteran, or his surviving spouse, if the veteran has a
100 percent service connected, permanent, and total disability.
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Hitting the Highway for Howard Ryon

A community gathers again to give back to one who has given a lot
By Roger Bianchini
Warren County Report
It was all about the Front Royal

Police Department’s first motor-
cycle officer, Howard Ryon, dur-
ing an Oct. 2 benefit held at the
Front Royal Moose Lodge 829
and beyond. We say beyond be-
cause the “Hitting the Highway
for HOWARD” event not only
included a classic car show, din-
ner and dance featuring Dia-
mondback, but also a 130-mile
motorcycle ride lead by Ryon’s
successor as the town’s motor-
cycle patrol officer Donald Oyre
that made its way from the Moose
lodge to Route 55 to Strasburg,
proceeded north to Wardensville, There was a lot of love in the room. This portrait of then FRPD Officer Ryon was part of a
West Virginia, to Trout Run Road spectacular cake made for the event.
and Route 42, over the mountain
to Route 11 to Woodstock, Luray
and 340 home - PHEW. Nearly 50
bikes were counted on that tour
that included some “Biker Babes”
who won some auctioned off
rides.
In addition to his 25 years on
FRPD, Ryon was a fire and rescue
volunteer for 20 years and drove
for Valley Transport and the hos-
pital.
Organizers report raising about
$12,000 for Ryon, who retired
from FRPD in 2005. Ryon has
battled myriad health issues in
recent years. And despite some
insurance coverage through his
wife Jane’s work policy, has on-
going and huge expenses includ-
ing medicine are stretching the Howard Ryon greets successor in the saddle, current The cake, with its portrait, “Hitting the Highway”
family’s financial envelope thin as FRPD Motorcycle Patrol Officer Donald Oyre back logo, road and motorcycle, was a jaw dropper - and
health crisis do to many Ameri- from leading the 130-mile, 45 or so motorcycle jaunt too pretty to eat - well, almost.
cans. around the valley.
Organizers note that fundrais-
ing efforts will continue with
smaller, localized community
events. For more information on
that or other ways to contribute
to a man who has given much of
his life to his community, contact
either David Lupton at 540 305-
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or Kim Wines at 540 660-1263 or
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Stonewall Jackson flanks the enemy - hunger

On a Confederate generals’ camp site, Tommy Jones fights recession
About those dinners, the fried oysters and steak and baked potato almost didn’t
make it past kitchen-crashing photographer to their rightful destinations.
Owner-and amateur Civil War historian Tommy Jones, and Robert E. Lee documents, and like Confederate Burger, Union on this one.
far left, with staffers Amy Butler, William Robinson a chronological history map of Civil Burger and The General. Jones has worked hard to bring a
and Linda Whitmer, surrounding statute of confeder- War battles laminated into its top. The restaurant, which is physically family-friendly atmosphere to a site
Flags of both armies are displayed. separated from a lounge area, offers that has battled a darker reputation
ate soldier on the patio.
The dining room is full of antiques, seafood, steaks and pasta for dinner, through previous ownerships.
By Carol Ballard is carried out in all the rooms of the like clear glass, crystal pitchers, dish- as well as wine and ten kinds of beer “During the past year, we’ve had no
Warren County Report restaurant. es and drinking glasses and all are for on tap. His signature grilled buffalo police calls,” he said to accentuate the
The surface of the oak bar has con- sale, he said. wings are available as appetizers on change in customer focus to family
Tommy Jones brings 29 years of federate money, Abraham Lincoln Even the lunch menu has names the dinner menu and are on the bar and food first.
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it was sold and known as the Grape- Restaurant hours:

vine. He also cooked at Mightyfine Stars and Bars Poker Tuesday and
Seafood in Front Royal and made his Mon – Sun, 11am – 10 p.m. Thursday Nights.
famous grilled buffalo wings there. Bar hours: Karaoke/DJ Friday Nights.
For ten years he and his sister have Sun - Thurs, 4 -11 p.m. Live Entertainment Saturday
co-operated in the Secret Six Tavern Fri – Sat, 4 p.m. - Midnight Nights.
in Harper’s Ferry.
“It was named for six guys who
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tendency to seek out local historical Front Royal, VA 22630
connections to his restaurant names
(John Brown was the abolitionist who
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Jones said he likes being closer to
Historic farmhouse
his extended family since his move located on 34+ acres in
Amy Butler brings some awfully good looking and back here and the business employs the heart of scenic Page
six or seven family members, includ- County. Only 20 miles
smelling dinners to Jasmine and Dave Sanders.
ing his sister who does the paper-
outside of Front Royal,
seating capacity to 258, is an outside change along with the addition of the work and helps manage the restau-
patio made pretty with flowers, um- beverages. rant in Harper’s Ferry. He mentioned VA. This farm has great
brellas and Civil War soldier statues “I’m always here to take care of that it has been tough opening in this views and rolling pasture
for company. The pool room was re- problems,” he said, “but if necessary economy, but believes it will get bet- land with the potential to
decorated to make it cozy and now we’ll get more security when we get ter in the future. be subdivided. The house
has comfortable lounging couches. the new license.” After all he has “If it doesn’t, we’re all in trouble,”
There’s a dance floor nearby and en- spent the better part of a year creat- he said.
has been updated with
tertainment is provided on the week- ing a comfortable, family friendly at- Stonewall Jackson Restaurant is wide plank hardwood floors, tile bathroom floors, kitchen
ends with Karaoke and a DJ on Friday mosphere and there are no plans to located at 915 North Royal Ave. in granite counters. Numerous outbuildings, including large
nights and live entertainment on Sat- change that focus. Front Royal. Directions and map can barn, 3 car garage and beautiful in-ground pool.
urdays. Coming full-circle, Jones said he be found on the website http://stone-
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“We’ve had citizens and friends tell us they find Mr. Bianchini’s reporting distasteful, obsessive, rambling,
Political storm story biased and confusing (I’m okay with rambling and confusing)… Many are also afraid of becoming Mr.
Bianchini’s next target.” – Carla Sayre (Mrs. Thomas Sayre)
Sayre pulls out the heavy artillery – his wife

‘Obsession’ or fascination – in the political trenches with Tom and Carla
thought it was the Northern Virginia
Daily that is obsessed with Council-
man Sayre and his municipal world
view. What did I do except report
what he says publicly from week to
week, publish photos of him and oth-
ers at meetings, and reference new
councilman statements as they relate
to previous ones in a search for con-
sistency, truth, justice and the Amer-
ican way?
Is that obsessive?
Weird maybe – but I’d say that’s
only because of what it is that is be-
ing said week to week by the elected
officials I’m paid to cover.
To quote from Mrs. Sayre’s critique
of our handling of her husband’s
absence from the Sept. 27 meet-
ing and vote on the termination of
Town Manger Michael Graham, “I
Get real people, Bianchini’s a bitch - well, that’s not Four-year-old town citizen Abraham Adams apparent- consider this type of reporting reck-
exactly what Carla Sayre told the crowd as they ly didn’t want to hear it either ... less and damaging and intentionally
booed and jeered at her during inaccurate and ven- intimidating and it’s typical of other
omous personal attack on this reporter. attention a publication that is alarm- Okay, okay, that’s it – “thinks it stories he’s handled on us and oth-
ing to me and has caused a lot of the has”, “threaten and bully”, “weird ers.” At this point Mrs. Sayre said
By Roger Bianchini Report and Mr. Bianchini have with trouble the town thinks it has. I feel obsession” – with Tom?!!? Besides, I she was “appalled” that I had called
Warren County Report my husband Tom Sayre and now my the Warren County Report owned
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family,” Mrs. Sayre said in front of the and edited by Mr. Dan McDermott
Man, that one came out of left field sometimes volatile crowd gathered and written in large part by Roger Bi-
on me! in support of fired Town Manager J. anchini (she acknowledged me with a
There had been a pre-council Michael Graham. nod – but how come Dan got a “Mis-
meeting, press table discussion initi- “I’m here as a mother and I don’t ter” but not me? Uh oh, I thought as
ated by a certain weekly colleague as wish to add to the drama tonight (boy some laughter rippled through the
to “Wonder why Carla is here?” refer- she misjudged that one),” Mrs. Sayre crowded meeting room) is becoming
encing Councilman Thomas Sayre’s continued. “But I want to bring to a tool to threaten and bully.”
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standing against a wall by one en-
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… then yes, guilty, guilty, guilty – I am a sinner. But if these things are not sins and we do not lie – and we
don’t – about who we write about, then who are the sinners here?
show of support, not of her misrep- info number was to find out when Sayre had a legitimate and pressing
resentation of me personally and le- students returned to campus this family emergency to justify his non
gally, but rather of the notion of “fair year (mid August), to which Admis- participation in a vote to terminate
and balanced” reporting of not only sions staff added the date classes the town manager, was broached by
her husband, but also this reporter resumed (Aug. 24). No inquiry was the wife of a councilman who has
and his legal track record. For I can made about specific information twice this year, in March and regard-
say unequivocally that despite having regarding any student, nor was the ing the Sept 27 council meeting, used
been stalked by yet-to-be-identified Sayre name ever mentioned to the his children to justify or explain his
individual(s) for a minimum of three school’s staff. public behavior or non-attendance
weeks this summer in an attempt to Again we find it ironic that what at council meetings (Vol. V, Issue 7,
set up a DUI bust, I have never been we view as a normal journalistic in- Early April 2010 edition).
convicted of drunk driving and have quiry as to whether Councilman See SAYRE pg. 34
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Hrbek’s ‘Conspiracy Theory’ on Graham termination

‘Water is power’ a former mayor and recent councilman once told us
“Each man has a mission. Then the apparently odd Repub- is a good idea – if it didn’t mean we’d
“One offers an endorsement to lican out – the one May town can- be led by the very people pulling the
two of the three Republicans run- didate not endorsed or supported strings of this council,” Hrbek ob-
ning for council; by his state congressional district served.
“One pens a letter accusing one Republican representative – ad- Sour grapes from a defeated vice
candidate of wild and discredited dressed the notion of consolidation mayor left out in the cold due to his
accusations of illegal activity. mentioned as one possible solution opposition, like the also defeated
“One launches his own campaign to breaking control of the new post mayor, to blanket approvals of ex-
attempting to discredit a large solar May election, four-person council tension requests for town water and
field and other positive electric ini- majority. sewer into the county’s 522 north
tiatives. “The recent actions of the town commercial and industrial corri-
“The last sows discontent on the council almost lead me to believe dor? – Maybe.
council to make the mayor look am- that consolidation with the county Maybe not.
ateurish.
“After eliminating two of the more
vocal supporters of the people’s in-
terest in the election, this cabal sets
to consolidates power of the incum-
bent members of council. They even
enlist the town’s own legal counsel.
Bret Hrbek expounds on in-house Republican “golf Several join the GOP. And finally
course conspiracy theory” resulting in his and Mayor they take out the manager in order
to appoint a patsy they can control.
Eugene Tewalt’s May election defeats and now the
“Sound fanciful? – Perhaps.
firing of Town Manager Michael Graham.
“A good tale?
By Roger Bianchini A developer’s lawyer, a prominent “Is it a script written by Oliver
Warren County Report member of the county GOP, a for- Stone? – Maybe.
mer town employee and a sitting “But think about who gains from
Well it’s good to know that old county supervisor.” (this riddle is Mike’s removal. Is the town better
Left-Wing progressives like yours too easy, but since we haven’t yet off? I can think over 170,000 reason
truly aren’t the only conspiracy the- contacted the leading suspects yet we aren’t. Not to mention the many
orists walking the streets of Front we’ll let you fill in the blanks for others mentioned tonight,” Hrbek
Royal. now) said.
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Stephen Hank Holland Cristy Meshell Scroggings Grand Jury charges that on or between Mosby Hwy., Upperville, VA 20184, did having been convicted of a felony.
December 26, 2009 and March 11, 2010, unlawfully and feloniously drive on a pub-
The Warren County, VA Circuit Court The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Yoar Antonio Mendoza Jaco, 24, of 210 lic highway a motor vehicle or self-pro- William Randolf Wray
Grand Jury charges that on or about Fri- Grand Jury charges that during the pe- Leach St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did pelled machinery.
day, June 11, 2010, in the county of War- riod from June 28, 2007 until January carnally know, without the use of force, COUNT TWO: On or about June 25, The Warren County, VA Circuit Court
ren, Stephen Hank Holland, 58, of 145 31, 2008, in the county of Warren, Cristy E.P., a child thirteen (13) years of age or 2010, in the County of Warren, David Grand Jury charges that:
White Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, did Meshell Scroggings, 30, of 487 Mandys older but younger than fifteen (15) years Leon Shamblin did unlawfully and feloni- COUNT ONE: On or about March 13,
unlawfully and feloniously buy, receive, or Way, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlaw- of age. ously, knowingly and intentionally possess 2010, in the County of Warren, William
aid in concealing stolen property, having fully and feloniously by means of a willful or transport ammunition for a firearm after Randolf Wray, of unknown age and ad-
a value of $200.00 or more, and belong- false statement or representation obtain David Leon Shamblin
ing to April Dawn Martin, knowing that the public assistance benefits from programs
property had been stolen. regulated by the board of Social Ser- The Warren County, VA Circuit Court
vices to which she was not entitled, the Grand Jury charges that:
amount of those benefits being in excess COUNT ONE: Having been determined
of $200.00. to be adjudged a Habitual Offender, and
having previously been convicted of Driv-
Yoar Antonio Mendoza Jaco ing While a Habitual Offender, on or about
June 25, 2010 in the County of Warren,
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Indictments Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072
dress, did unlawfully and feloniously ob- V.G., a minor, without such person’s con- 2008, in the County of Warren, Gregory ally explicit visual material which utilizes COUNT TEN: On or about December 10,
tain by false pretense money in excess of sent in a location and setting where V.G. L. Nooner did knowingly possess sexu- or has as a subject, a child of less than 2008, in the County of Warren, Gregory
$200.00 from Sandy Ely, with the intent to had a reasonable expectation of privacy, ally explicit visual material which utilizes eighteen (18) years of age. L. Nooner did knowingly possess sexu-
defraud. while such person was nude, clad in un- or has as a subject, a child of less than COUNT NINE: On or about December ally explicit visual material which utilizes
COUNT TWO: On or about April 23, dergarments, or in a state of undress so eighteen (18) years of age. 10, 2008, in the County of Warren, Grego- or has as a subject, a child of less than
2010, in the County of Warren, William as to expose the genitals, pubic area, but- COUNT SIX: On or about Wednesday, ry L. Nooner did knowingly possess sexu- eighteen (18) years of age.
Randolf Wray did unlawfully and feloni- tocks, or female breast. December 10, 2008, in the County of ally explicit visual material which utilizes COUNT ELEVEN: On or about Decem-
ously obtain by false pretense money in COUNT THREE: On or about December Warren, Gregory L. Nooner did knowingly or has as a subject, a child of less than ber 10, 2008, in the County of Warren,
excess of $200.00 from Lisa Salazar, with 10, 2008, in the County of Warren, Grego- possess sexually explicit visual material eighteen (18) years of age. Gregory L. Nooner did knowingly possess
the intent to defraud. ry L. Nooner did knowingly possess sexu- which utilizes or has as a subject, a child
ally explicit visual material which utilizes of less than eighteen (18) years of age.
Loretta Lynn Embrey or has as a subject, a child of less than COUNT SEVEN: On or about December
eighteen (18) years of age. 10, 2008, in the County of Warren, Grego-
The Warren County, VA Circuit Court COUNT FOUR: On or about December ry L. Nooner did knowingly possess sexu- TAKE CARE OF
Grand Jury charges that on or about June 10, 2008, in the County of Warren, Grego- ally explicit visual material which utilizes
27, 2010, in the County of Warren, Loretta
Lynn Embrey, 36, of 325 Cherrydale Ave.
ry L. Nooner did knowingly possess sexu-
ally explicit visual material which utilizes
or has as a subject, a child of less than
eighteen (18) years of age.
YOURSELF, YOUR
#9, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlaw-
fully and feloniously take, steal, and carry
or has as a subject, a child of less than
eighteen (18) years of age.
COUNT EIGHT: On or about December
10, 2008, in the County of Warren, Grego-
HORSES & PETS
away the goods and chattels of Wanda COUNT FIVE: On or about December 10, ry L. Nooner did knowingly possess sexu-
Vincent, to-wit: a 1991 Cadillac, with a
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Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 Indictments
sexually explicit visual material which uti- which utilizes or has as a subject, a child dihydrocodeinone, a controlled substance COUNT THREE: On or about June 25, ten order for the dispensing of a controlled
lizes or has as a subject, a child of less of less than eighteen (18) years of age. listed in Schedule III of the Drug Control 2010, in the County of Warren, Rex Allen substance, or through the concealment of
than eighteen (18) years of age. Act that is not an anabolic steroid. Griffith Jr., did unlawfully and feloniously material fact, or by the use of a false name
COUNT TWELVE: On or about Decem- Teresa Mae Hyde sell or distribute a Schedule II controlled or the giving of a false address.
ber 10, 2008, in the County of Warren, Willie R. Robbins substance, to-wit: Hydromorphone.
Gregory L. Nooner did knowingly possess The Warren County, VA Circuit Court COUNT FOUR: On or about June 25, Travis Jay Sutherly
sexually explicit visual material which uti- Grand Jury charges that: The Warren County, VA Circuit Court 2010, in the County of Warren, Rex Allen
lizes or has as a subject, a child of less COUNT ONE: On or about December Grand Jury charges that on or About April Griffith Jr., did unlawfully and feloniously The Warren County, VA Circuit Court
than eighteen (18) years of age. 8, 2009, in the County of Warren, Teresa 24, 2010, in the County of Warren, Wil- sell or distribute a Schedule II controlled Grand Jury charges that:
COUNT THIRTEEN: On or about Decem- Mae Hyde, 38, of 3495 Howellsville Rd, lie R. Robbins, 33, of 1308 Queens Hwy., substance, to-wit: Methylphenidate. COUNT ONE: On or about June 20,
ber 10, 2008, in the County of Warren, Front Royal, VA 22630, did knowingly and Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and 2010, in the County of Warren, Travis Jay
Gregory L. Nooner did knowingly possess with the intent to mislead, give a false re- feloniously drive or operate a motor ve- James Chester Williams III Sutherly, 39, of 1171 Sugar Hill Rd., Mau-
sexually explicit visual material which uti- port as to the commission of any crime to hicle while under the influence of alcohol, rertown, VA 22644, did unlawfully and
lizes or has as a subject, a child of less a law enforcement official. or any other self-administered intoxicant The Warren County, VA Circuit Court feloniously willfully or maliciously destroy,
than eighteen (18) years of age. COUNT TWO: On or about December or drug, such offense being the third or Grand Jury charges that: mutilate, deface, injure, or remove an
COUNT FOURTEEN: On or about De- 8, 2009, in the County of Warren, Teresa subsequent offense committed within a COUNT ONE: On or about January 22, object or structure permanently attached
cember 10, 2008, in the County of War- Mae Hyde did unlawfully and feloniously ten year period. 2010, in the County of Warren, James or affixed within a church or on church
ren, Gregory L. Nooner did knowingly sell, give, distribute or possess with the in- Chester Williams III, 19, of 12003 Sum- property.
possess sexually explicit visual material tent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute Rex Allen Griffith Jr. mers Ln., Hume, VA 22639, did unlawfully COUNT TWO: On or about June 20,
and feloniously conspire with another to 2010, in the County of Warren, Travis Jay
The Warren County, VA Circuit Court obtain or procure a controlled substance Sutherly did unlawfully and feloniously en-
Enjoy the Benefits of Working with a Grand Jury charges that: by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, em- ter in the nighttime, or break and enter or
Local Mortgage Company COUNT ONE: On or about June 24, 2010, bezzlement, or subterfuge. enter and conceal himself in a church be-
• 100% financing Available in the County of Warren, Rex Allen Griffith COUNT TWO: On or about January 22, longing to Faith Baptist Church, with the
• Government Approved Lender Jr., 43, 24A Stonewall Dr., Front Royal, VA 2010, in the County of Warren, James intent to feloniously destroy property.
22630, did unlawfully and feloniously sell Chester Williams III did unlawfully and COUNT THREE: On or about June 19,
Your Hometown Lender or distribute a Schedule II controlled sub- feloniously obtain or attempt to obtain 2010, in the County of Warren, Travis Jay
540-660-1333 • 540-635-1457 stance, to-wit: Hydromorphone. any drug or procure or attempt to procure Sutherly did unlawfully and feloniously
www.hometownlender.net COUNT TWO: On or about June 24, the administration of any controlled sub- steal property, namely a motor vehicle,
sspiewak@hometownlender.net 2010, in the County of Warren, Rex Allen stance as defined in the Drug Control Act having a value of $200.00 or more, be-
Royal Plaza Shopping Center
Licensed by the Virginia State Griffith Jr., did unlawfully and feloniously through fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, longing to Petrine Construction.
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substance, to-wit: Methylphenidate. ery or alteration of a prescription or writ-
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“I’d like to WELCOME Jeff and his many years of sales experience to our staff”.
- Glenn Murphy, General Sales Manager
Writing Contest without the entry form attached will be Skyline High School beginning Novem-
disqualified. ber 30, 2010. Cost is $50.00 per mem-
All area children grades K - 12 are Please contact Michal Ashby at Samuels bership. Welcome to the Sales Staff Jeff Denney!
invited to enter the Holiday Writing Con- Public Library at 635-3153 if you have For more information visit www.Sky-
test. any questions. lineWrestling.org Jeff was born in Winchester,
This co-sponsored contest encour- Registration forms are available at the raised in Berryville and gradu-
ages talented and aspiring young writers Basketball camp Warren County Parks and Recreation ated from Clarke County High
to share with us their written word about Department office. School. He has spent the last
the winter holiday season. Students may The Warren County Parks and Rec- 10 years selling Real Estate in
submit either short stories or poems. reation Department in conjunction with Mat Cats Youth Wrestling Club Virginia, West Virginia, & North
Simple illustrations may accompany Warren County Middle School will be Carolina.
the work. A student may also submit a sponsoring a Basketball Camp for boys The Warren County Parks and Rec- His main hobby is golf and he is
thematic holiday drawing which may be in 6th through 8th grade at the Warren reation Department in conjunction with looking forward to his new goals
selected as the cover art for the Holiday County Middle School Gym on Saturday, Warren County High School will be
in the automobile industry. Jeff
Writing Contest Book of winning entries. October 23rd, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Cost is sponsoring the Warren County Mat Cats
lives in Winchester with his wife,
Entry forms and guidelines are available $25.00 per participant. Youth Wrestling Club for anyone in K
For more information contact Coach through 8th grades, at Warren County Maria.
at Samuels Library as well as in the area
schools. The first place winners in each Brill at 540-635-4036 or Coach Kenney High School, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
grade will receive a $5.00 gift certificate at 540-631-0366 ext. 31159. December 2nd through March 11th, 9 Commerce Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630
from Royal Oak Bookshop. All entries Registration forms are available at 2001, 6:00pm -7:00pm. Cost is $40.00
must be submitted to Samuels Public www.warrencountyva.net and are also per participant.
Reliance Woods
Library by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Novem- available at the Warren County Parks For more information contact Coach
ber 15, 2010. and Recreation office. Wadas at 540-635-4144 ext. 44179 or
Note: An entry form must accompany via email at mwadas@wcps.k12.va.us or
the submitted entry and should be sta- Warren County Parks and Coach Orndorff via email at aorndorff@
pled to the front of the work. The au- Recreation Department wcps.k12.va.us Choice home sites
thor’s name should not appear anywhere Registration forms are available online available at drastic price
on the work itself. Any entry submitted The Warren County Parks and Rec- at www.warrencountywrestling.org be- reductions to savvy
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Serving Breakfast, reation Department will offering a Adult Halloween on Sunday, October 31, 2010, to come on in and give blood. Inside,
v Open Basketball Program, on Sunday between the hours of 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. HealthSource offered sweetened and un-
Lunch and Dinner afternoons, 6:00pm -8:00pm beginning Parents are encouraged to accompany sweetened tea, soft assorted cookies, all
October 3rd. This program is open to their children. Group activities are rec- donated by McAlister’s Deli. The River
those 18 years of age and older and will ommended. It is highly requested for ev- 95.3 came from 1:00-3:00 to promote the
v Daily Specials: $5.25 be held at the Old Warren County Middle eryone to carry flashlights for safety, and drive over the radio and HealthSource
School, 15th Street gym. Cost is $3.00 to only approach houses that have porch Chiropractic donated samples of Bio
per participant. For more information lights on. It is illegal for children 16 years Freeze Pain Relieving Spray, a sports
Private Room for contact the Warren County Parks and of age and older to wear masks in public. water bottle, free exam coupons, and
v
Meetings and Parties Recreation Office, Monday through Fri- All trick-or-treaters are requested to be even gave some lucky donors free hand
day, 8:00am-5:00pm at 540-635-7750. off the streets by 9:00 p.m. The Front massages!
Monday thru Friday 5am - 8pm
Royal Police Department will have addi- HealthSource would like to thank the
Youth open gym tional officers on patrol to ensure safety. American Red Cross and all the local
Saturday 6am - 8pm • Sunday 6am - 2pm businesses for supporting the blood
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The Warren County Parks and Rec-
reation Department will offering a Youth
Blood Drive drive. A special thanks to McAlister’s Deli,
and The River 95.3. HealthSource would
Open Gym, on Sunday afternoons, be- The American Red Cross held a also like to thank all of their patients for
470-B S. Commerce Ave ginning October 3rd. This program is blood drive on September 22nd, 2010 spreading the word and/or donating.
Front Royal, VA 22630 Front Royal Business Park open to those ages 7 – 16 years age and at HealthSource Chiropractic and Pro- For more information, or to find out
will be held at the Old Warren County gressive Rehab in Front Royal, Virginia. about our next blood drive, please feel
Middle School, 15th Street gym. Ages 7 There were over 30 donors scheduled for free to contact Dr. Jeremy D. Busch,
-11 years old attend 2pm – 4pm and ages the blood drive. The goal was 20 pints of D.C., C.C.S.P., C.S.C.S., C.Ht. of Health-
12 – 16 years of age attend 4pm -6pm. blood, after a few walk-ins, 24 pints and Source of Front Royal at (540) 635-4440,
Cost is $3.00 per participant. For more 1 partial pint of blood were collected for or email Jenna at hsfrontroyal@health-
Fall information contact the Warren County donation on the beautiful sunny day! The sourcechiro.com. HealthSource is locat-
Spectac Parks and Recreation Office, Monday blood drive supervisor expressed her ed at 840 John Marshall Highway Suite
ular!
through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm at 540- feelings of success. E, Front Royal, VA 22630.
635-7750. The American Red Cross had their
blood-mobile parked out front of Health- Installing playground
Halloween observance Source Chiropractic and Progressive
Rehab to get some attention to the locals Warren County and the Department of
The Town of Front Royal will observe of Front Royal encouraging residents Parks and Recreation have made signifi-
Lot in Lake Front Wagner Shelter hosts rabies vaccination clinic

Royal, use for recreation or to build
home. Enjoy the lake privileges for only Other affordable pet inoculations also available Oct. 16
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and the Julia Wagner Animal Shelter staff, helped
by volunteers, will hold a Pet Wellness Day at the
A drawing for a stunning ginger bread castle that
has been on display at Vino E Formaggio on Main
Street since Oktoberfest (Oct. 1) will be on view.
Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia shelter in the Happy Creek Technology Park on Tickets will be sold at the clinic and added to those
Weichert Realtors • 67 W Lee Highway Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. already sold at the weekly “Yappy Hour” (Fridays
Warrenton, VA 20186 Inexpensive shots for rabies will be adminis- 5-7 p.m. at the wine and cheese bar and cafe). The
vwright@crosslink.net tered, along with several other services including drawing will be made Saturday afternoon. You
540-219-9531 feline/canine distemper combo vaccinations; mi- need not be present to win.
crochipping; flea/tick treatment; ear cleaning; and Proceeds from “Yappy Hour” -- $1,150 so far
nail trimming. -- go to the Humane Society of Warren County
Dogs must be leashed, cats in carriers. First to help the many animals confined to the shelter.
Creative Touch come, first served. They welcome and thank you for your support.
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Licensed/Insured • References • Interior/Exterior ary, as a tool to promote the importance of each ect. The Dictionary Project is a 501(c) (3) non-
Commercial • Industrial • Residential student’s education. Members of the club hand- profit organization. The goal of this program is to
ed out over 400 dictionaries at eight public and assist all students in completing the school year as
• Custom Colors private schools in Warren County. The schools good writers, active readers and creative thinkers
• Staining participating in the program were: A.S. Rhodes, by providing students with their own personal dic-
• Wallpaper E. W. Morrison, Hilda J. Barbour, Leslie Fox Key- tionary. The dictionaries are a gift to each student
Removal ser, Ressie Jefferies, Mt. Laurel Montessori, River- to use at school and at home for years to come.
• Drywall front Christian, and Front Royal Christian School. Over 13,644,733 children have received a diction-
Installation and Over 2,100 dictionaries have been distributed lo- ary thanks to the generosity of sponsors who have
Repair cally since the program’s inception in 2005. Due participated in the Dictionary Project. The web-
• Pressure to the continued success of the program, the club site can be reviewed at: www.dictionaryproject.
Washing received a $750 Club Community Project Grant com for reference.
from the Rotary District 7570’s Rotary Foundation For more information contact Jim Eastham at
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cant progress in the fundraising goals set cial, physical, and creative development. Bus Trip
for their Free Wheeling Way Universally
Accessible Playground. In the past two Holiday craft bazaar ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping
Arizona-based Vyktoria Pratt
months, the project has received a $500
donation from Front Royal Soccer As- Vender space limited, so reserve early!
galore. The Warren County Parks and
Recreation Department is sponsoring a
Keating announces VA dates
sociation and a $500 donation from the (Table Rental $12 or 2/ $22) Call 540- bus on Saturday, November 27 to the
Kiwanis Club of Front Royal making the 635-7153 or 540-635-7563. Prime Outlets in Hagerstown Maryland.
hope of delivering the playground to the Saturday, November 13th 8 am til 3 Cost is $20.00 per reservation, includes
community by the year’s end that much pm. Chili & Hotdog Meal Available. motor coach, shopping bag and VIP Cou-
greater. If the remaining funding is not First Assembly of God. 1111 Shenan- pon book ($3.00 value)
raised and equipment ordered by the doah Ave. Front Royal, VA. For more information contact the War-
end of the year, the construction cost is ren County Parks and Recreation De-
expected to rise and additional funding partment at 540-635-7750
will be necessary.
The playground structure will be added
to the existing Fantasyland Playground
at Lion’s Park and will provide children BUDGET SELF STORAGE
with disabilities with a safe and sensory
rich structure to play on. The construc-
tion cost of the playground is estimated
at $121,275. To date, Warren County
and the Free Wheeling Way Commit-
tee have raised $114,239.04 towards
that total. Funding has been received
through a variety of sources including
donations from private citizens and
businesses, earmark funding from the
State of Virginia, and a $25,000 contri-
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bution from the Warren County Board
of Supervisors. The County is hopeful
that the remaining $7,035.96 will be
raised through a combination of mone- with 1 Month Paid Rent & Security Deposit
tary donations and donations of materi-
als and services from local businesses. With Coupon *Subject to availability
If you are interested in donating or
would like additional information on the
project, please contact Brandy Rosser
at (540) 636-4600 or Dan Lenz at (540)
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60-mile bicycle and camping trip from
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BURN from pg. 20 ply left if they saw a deputy’s car and other municipal leaders across the Executive Director of Blue Ridge tatives of the region’s new power dis-
“county front money” idea, town either returned later, or as we have commonwealth that a similar usury Legal Services indicated that his tributor, Rappahannock Electric Co-
Councilman Carson Lauder, had been told, simply deposit their trash loan reform initiative during the last clients’ use of payday lending was a operative concerning what they feel
both told this reporter the town elsewhere, perhaps a nearby shop- General Assembly session in Rich- consistent factor in their financial are some exorbitant up-front fees in
actually had the money to pay its ping center. mond seemed to have fallen prey to woes.” power hook up to various develop-
share. Deputy County Administrator the efforts of the lending institution Despite his concerns about lo- ment projects. The local builders are
Earlier council work session dis- Richard Childress told the supervi- lobby. Owen wrote that lobby mar- cal government overstepping its worried that both the county and the
cussion seemed to center on the fact sors that he was dispatching a staffer shaled significant resources - $3.2 enforcement boundaries regarding county’s new electrical provider are
the county had budgeted its share out an hour before opening time on million - to “block reform” and as- regulations protecting what are tra- creating roadblocks to their ability
of the anticipated old Catlett dump Thursday following the closings to sure these masters of capitalism did ditionally a community’s economi- to survive in an already exception-
cleanup into its current budget, clean up the mess left by recalcitrant not lose their “right” to gouge citi- cally weakest citizens, Carter agreed ally down building market and ongo-
while the town had not done so (ah, residents prior to the 6 a.m. opening zens at exceptionally high interest the county should stay signed on to ing national recession. See more on
what’s another $60k out of surplus of the compactor sites to the public. rates soaring into the upper 30’s for the Staunton initiative and see where these issues in an upcoming edition.
town funds, eh boys?). One is left to wonder with the ad- so-called payday loans. Owen noted it went this time around.
ditional hour of refuse department that 18 states now ban the practice, SAYRE from pg. 25
No trash Wednesdays staff time and the posting of off-duty some making it a felony with at- Muddy waters And on Oct. 12, Sayre himself
sheriff ’s deputies sporadically on tached prison time. He also said that resurrected allegations – repeat-
“Never on Wednesdays” trash Wednesdays, how much money is six additional states were reconsid- Taken off the October liaison agen- edly voiced by fellow church
disposal at the county’s compac- the county actually now saving with ering their position on allowing the da was discussion of a regional water member Eugene McGuirk dur-
tor sites continues to see some il- the closings. Childress told us previ- practice to continue. authority being created that would ing our coverage of the Charles
legally dumped trash, primarily at ously the one day-a-week closings Owen also pointed out that Virgin- involve Frederick County, along with Woodson animal cruelty, guinea
the northside, park and ride site were designed to save approximately ia is an island surrounded by other Warren and Front Royal. That no- pig hat case – of disrespecting
near Front Royal’s I-66 intersection. $50,000 a year, perhaps funding a states and the District of Columbia tion has surfaced as some tension not only the Catholic Church I
Staff presented comparisons with staff position at the compactor sites that all ban the usury practice. The about future county north corridor was raised in, but rosary prayer.
other municipalities who also seem in the annual county budget. Staunton city manager also pointed water needs and town accommoda- Sayre added to that list, his chil-
committed to reduce basic services out that the “payday loan” practice of tion of those needs has resurfaced. dren and various other aspects of
rather than fund them during a tight Payday loan sharks? usury lending was illegal in Virginia “We don’t want to muddy the wa- his own special brand of spiritu-
economy. until 2002 when he stated “the in- ters any further,” Board Chairman ality on a sleeve.
“The trend is not to provide seven- There seemed to be little board dustry first gained a foothold under Fox quipped, leading Supervisor I will say that the WC Report
day [a week] service,” staff told the consensus on how much ongoing the guise of ‘benevolent emergency Carter to comment on the appropri- cover art from the last Graham
supervisors. To verify that fact, a support to give the Staunton-led micro lending’.” ateness of Fox’s pun, intentional or termination drive Sayre refer-
payday lending reform being revis- “We believe this non-partisan issue not. enced of him with a halo around
chart was provided illustrating six
ited at the General Assembly this should be one that all local govern- his head (Vol. IV, # 24, Early Dec.
surrounding counties’ schedules,
year. Republican Tony Carter said ments can rally behind for the health Builders seek answers 2009) was making sport of the
none with seven day service as of
the issue revolved around the clas- of Virginia’s communities,” Owen councilman’s ongoing sanctimo-
July 1. The final county to leave full
sic dilemma of government watch- wrote his municipal colleagues Other muddy waters were explored nious, self justifications and de-
service trash disposal available to
nials, rather than any religion or
residents was Shenandoah, which ing out for its people or people tak- across the commonwealth, adding, regarding the county’s building per-
other people’s practicing of their
began closing on Thursdays this past ing care of themselves. Linda Glavis “A legal tidal wave is building, which mitting process by representatives
faith, as Sayre claimed during his
July 1. Staff noted that Shenandoah responded that it would “seem to be is needed to overcome the lobby- of the Warren County Builders As-
rambling Oct. 12 comments.
had a sheriff ’s office presence at its in the interest of our constituents to ing influences that the payday and sociation. The builder’s questions to
Gee whiz, some people are so
sites the first day of closings and had protect them.” car title lenders are able to buy to the county about what they perceive
self-centered and egocentric to
experienced little subsequent prob- During discussion staff presented continue ‘legalized loan sharking’ in as unnecessary delays in acquiring
think, or at least claim, they per-
lem. material from Staunton City Man- the Commonwealth … In testimony various permits came just a week
sonify an entire religious commu-
Other counties schedules are: ager Stephen F. Owen. Owen wrote before the Stanton City Council, the after the builders met with represen-
nity – how could that Sayre “halo”
Frederick, closed Wednesdays with ever fall off with a swelled head
reduced hours on Sunday; Clarke
observes same hours as Frederick at
Front Royal Police Foundation’s ‘Fun’ Fund Raising Golf Event like that holding it up?
Yes, it seems the gloves are off –
the four Frederick sites available to The Front Royal Police Foundation is still ac- The monies received benefit the Front Royal Po-
if you report what certain people
its residents; Rappahannock closed cepting individuals, teams, and Hole Sponsors for lice Department and the entire community. Since say and hold them accountable to
Mondays and Tuesdays with reduced their First Annual Golf Tournament. Tim Frees, it’s founding in 2007, some of the FRPF’s contri- their words and deeds from week
hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Foundation Chairman states that Joe Hall, Com- butions include the purchase of a police dog and to week or use humor to make se-
Page, closed Sunday and Wednes- mittee Event Chairman, has put in place a premier providing funding for the expense of training the rious points about the tactics of
day with a newly instituted stan- “Captain’s Choice” event that will be fun and re- officer and dog team. some elected officials you are in
dard hours of operations at all sites; the eyes of some, a sinner.
warding to all levels of golf enthusiasts. The FRPF welcomes donations and contribu-
Fauquier had a variety of schedules If it is a sin to hold all public
The event will take place Wednesday, October tions throughout the year from individuals as well
at various sites, none seven day a officials, even Thomas Sayre, ac-
week and all closed at least one day a 20th at the Shenandoah Golf Club. Registration as business entities and other organizations. As
countable for their actions, words,
week. begins at 8:00 am with a 9:00 am Shotgun Start the Foundation is a Non-Profit 501(c) 3 entity, do-
absences and even the seeming
Told there were still 20 bags or and ends with a 2:00 pm Lunch and Awards. Be- nations and in-kind gifts received are considered use of their own children as hu-
more being left at the northside, sides other prizes, including cash and gift certifi- tax deductible contributions. Please do not forget man shields against public scru-
park and ride, Shenandoah District cates, a Hole in One on designated Par 3 will win the Foundation when estate planning; large and tiny, then yes, guilty, guilty, guilty
Supervisor Traczyk, in whose dis- a 2011 Jeep Liberty, courtesy of Marlow Motors. small donations are greatly appreciated and will – I am a sinner.
trict that site lies, asked if would be Registrations forms are available at the Front Royal honor your vision for future generations. Dona- But if these things are not sins
possible to find the funds to keep Police Department, 24 Main Street, or at Marlow tions can be made to: and we do not lie – and we don’t
that site open. South River Super- – about who we write about, then
Motors, or by contacting Tim at tfrees@comcast.
visor Linda Glavis stated she didn’t who are the sinners here?
net. Front Royal Police Foundation, Inc.
think it would be fair to fund one That dear reader (and hopefully
district’s site seven days a week and The primary purpose of the Front Royal Police 24 W. Main Street
registered voter), is ultimately for
not the other districts. Foundation is to help bridge the gap between the Front Royal, VA 22630 you to decide.
“But that’s the one that is most police department’s needs and its budget. The C/o Deputy Chief Mark Werner
used and where the problem is,” Foundation’s board is comprised of citizens and (Editor’s note: PDF’s of all WC Re-
Traczyk replied. supportive business leaders who act in an advisory For more information, contact: port archives are available online
It was noted that increasing sher- capacity to promote citizen involvement in police Tim Frees at www.warrencountyreport.com
iff ’s patrols had helped decrease vio- activities, and to solicit and manage community- tfrees@comcast.net – simply click “Archives” at the
lations but that some residents sim- generated contributions. 540-622-4266 right of the screen)

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Fri Oct 15, 2010 men. Sponsored by: Front Royal/War- the globe to study and protect spe- boys 5th - 8th grades. Cost: $25.00/ (540)635-9194.
ren County Chamber of Commerce. cies and ecosystems. The lectures participant. For more information 7:30pm - 8:30pm Concert. R-MA
Forecast for 22630 (67° | 43°) are FREE and open to the public and please contact Coach Brill (540)635- Boggs Chapel in Front Royal. Tonight
Sun Oct 17, 2010 held in the training center. Seating is 4036 or Coach Kenney (540)631- is the Fall Concert by the American
2pm - 4pm Vino E Formaggio Wine limited so please arrive early. Tonight 0366 ext. 31159. Registration forms at Legion Community Band in the Boggs
Tasting.124 E. Main Street. Always Forecast for 22630 (74° | 43°) is: “Managing Your Land for Wildlife” Warren County Parks and Recreation Chapel located at Randolph-Macon
Free, Always Fun! www.vinoeformag- by Kenneth S. Kesson. Office. Academy. FREE Admission.
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 For more information: (540)635-5827 Meeting. County of Warren Govern- Street. www.frontroyalfarmersmarket.
http://www.warrencountyfair.com/15. ment Center com 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library
Forecast for 22630 (68° | 41°) html in Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story
Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:30am - 12pm Poker Run. Warren Time. Theme: Farm Animals
8am - 2pm Fall Cleanup Day. Front Mon Oct 18, 2010 County High School in Front Royal.
Royal. Today is Warren County - Fall 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library Today is the Warren County Autumn 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library
2010 Residential Cleanup Day. Open 7pm - 8:30pm Warren County Special in Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story Rush Poker Run to benefit the War- in Front Royal. Today is Preschool
containers for bulky items, such as Education Advisory Committee Meet- Time. Theme: Pumpkins, Apples and ren County Wrestling Program. The Story Time. Theme: Farm Animals
old furniture and appliances, will be at ing. Open to all interested members Leaves Run will be close to 100 miles. It will
three County locations: VDOT Park n’ of the community, and especially to be a scenic motorcycle ride around 6:30pm - 7:30pm Domestic Violence
Ride on Dismal Hollow Road in Linden; parents of children with special needs. 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library the Shenandoah Valley. There will be Event. Royal Cinemas in Front Royal.
Transfer Station in Bentonville and Warren County Government Center, in Front Royal. Today is Preschool a series of stops and at each stop you Tonight there is a documentary that
Shenandoah Farms Fire Department Rm. 101. Any questions, please call Story Time. Theme: Pumpkins, Apples will pick a poker card. At the end of chronicles the life and death of Amy
. Oil, paint and passenger tires ac- Michael Hirsch at 540-635-2725, ext. and Leaves the run the best poker hand wins. The Homan McGee, a victim of domestic
cepted in Bentonville only. Limit of 20 33223. run begins/ends at the Warren County violence - no charge for admission.
tires max. Remember to cover/secure 3pm - 7pm Farmers Market. Main High School. Prizes and a BBQ plate
your loads. Sponsored by: County of Tue Oct 19, 2010 Street. www.frontroyalfarmersmarket. will be given at the end. Registration 7pm - 8pm Lecture Series. Smithso-
Warren and Anti-Litter Council of Front com @ 9:30a. Ride Starts @11:00am. nian Conservation Biology Institute
Royal/ Warren County & Allied Waste. 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. Bikes need to return @4:00om. Front Royal. Fall 2010 Community
All vehicles must display current War- 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear 5pm - 8pm Third Thursday Art Walk. Prizes awarded @ 4:30pm. Pre-reg- Lecture Series at the Smithsonian
ren County/Town of Front Royal wind- the latest tourism related news and Downtown Front Royal ister by calling Michelle Mecimore at Conservation Biology Institute. Jour-
shield decal or County Waste Decal. events every Tuesday at 12:30!If you (540)692-2050. Rain Date: 10/30/10. ney with Smithsonian scientists as
can’t listen live check out the podcasts 6pm - 7pm Cheerleading Registration. Cost: $25.00/person or$40.00/couple. they travel the globe to study and pro-
8am - 2pm Hazardous Waste Day. at http://www.theriver953online.com/ RES Youth Center Front Royal. To- tect species and ecosystems. The lec-
Front Royal Fire Department Front night is Warren County Youth Cheer- 10:30am - 11:30am Samuels Pub- tures are FREE and open to the public
Royal. Today is Warren County An- 6pm - 7pm Cheerleading Registration. leading Association’s 2010 Basketball lic Library in Front Royal. Today is and held in the training center. Seating
nual Household Hazardous Waste RES Youth Center Front Royal. To- Cheerleading Program registration. “Books and Barks”. Relax and read is limited so please arrive early. To-
Collection Day. Acceptable Items: cell night is Warren County Youth Cheer- Cheerleaders must be 5years old by to the Books and Barks therapy dogs. night is: “Bird Friendly Coffee” by Rob-
phones, used motor oil, antifreeze, leading Association’s 2010 Basketball September 30, 2010 and my NOT turn Please register. ert Rice.
pesticide/insecticides, pool chemicals, Cheerleading Program registration. 13 years old by September 30, 2010.
drain cleaners, paints, solvents, strip- Cheerleaders must be 5 years old Proof of ages, such as birth certificate 6pm - 8pm Halloween Party. R.E.S. Thu Oct 28, 2010
pers, aerosols, battery acid, house- by September 30, 2010 and under or official school record is required at Youth Center Front Royal. Tonight is
hold cleaners, dry cell batteries, car 13 years old by September 30, 2010. time of registration. Cost: $45.00 with the Halloween Costume Party. Enjoy a 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library
batteries, paint thinners, adhesives Proof of ages, such as birth certificate an additional $45.00 uniform deposit evening of games, arts/crafts, stories in Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story
and fluorescent light bulbs. Unaccept- or official school record is required at that is returned once uniform is re- and goblin guests. Prizes will be given Time. Theme: Farm Animals
able items: tires, explosive materials, time of registration. Cost: $45.00 with turned free of damage. Cash only - no in many different categories so come
biological/radioactive waste and as- an additional $45.00 uniform deposit checks accepted. For more informa- dressed in your scariest, cutes, fun- 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library
bestos-laden materials. No cost to that is returned once uniform is re- tion and forms please visit the website niest and best homemade costume. in Front Royal. Today is Preschool
residents of Warren County and the turned free of damage. Cash only - no at www.eteamz.com/WCYCA. $5.00/child. All ages; parents must Story Time. Theme: Farm Animals
Town of Front Royal. No businesses checks accepted. For more informa- accompany all children under the 3pm - 7pm Farmers Market. Main
please. More Information: (540)636- tion and forms please visit the website Fri Oct 22, 2010 age of 6 years old. Please register at Street Front Royal. www.frontroy-
4600 at www.eteamz.com/WCYCA. the Parks/Recreation Department at alfarmersmarket.com
1pm - 3pm R-MA Sessions. Ran- (540)635-7750.
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Wed Oct 20, 2010 dolph-Macon Academy Front Royal. Sat Oct 30, 2010
Market. Warren County Fairgrounds. Members of the community are invited Sun Oct 24, 2010
(540)635-5827 http://www.warren- 8am - 2pm Golf Tournament. Shenan- to attend special information sessions 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea
countyfair.com/15.html doah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal. being offered at R-MA today. The 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Market. Warren County Fairgrounds.
Today is the 2010 Front Royal Police classes are as follows:1:00pm: R-MA: Market. Warren County Fairgrounds. For more information: (540)635-5827
9am - 11:30am Diabetes Walk. First Foundation 1st Annual Golf Tourna- An Inside Look; 2:00pm: Technology For more information: (540)635-5827 http://www.warrencountyfair.com/15.
Baptist Church in Front Royal, Vir- ment. Captain’s Choice. Registration for All; 3:00pm: Character/Leadership http://www.warrencountyfair.com/15. html
ginia. Today is the 9th Annual North- begins at 8:00am; Shotgun Starts Development: Then and Now. All html 9am - 1pm Farmers Market. Main
ern Shenandoah Valley 2010 Juvenile at 9:00am; Lunch/Awards begin at classes held In Stan Fulton Hall on Street Front Royal. www.frontroy-
Diabetes Research Foundation Walk 2:00pm. Please contact Captain Mark the R-MA Campus. Please RSVP at Mon Oct 25, 2010 alfarmersmarket.com
to Cure Diabetes. It begins/ends at Werner at the Front Royal Police (540)636-5343
First Baptist Church Parking Lot at Department for more information at 7pm - 8pm Council Meeting. County Sun Oct 31, 2010
14th/1st Streets/N. Royal Avenue. (540)635-2111. 7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin’ of Warren Government Center Halloween
Registration begins: 9:00a, Pre-walk Party. Warren County Senior Center,
Program: 9:45a, Walk begins: 10:00a. 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library 1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels Tue Oct 26, 2010 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea
Lunch Party: 10:45 - 11:30. For more in Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story of talent are welcome. Acoustic instru- Market. Warren County Fairgrounds.
information: www.walk.jdrf.orgor call Time. Theme: Pumpkins, Apples and ments only. 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. For more information: 540-635-5827
(540)636-6121 or e-mail warren- Leaves 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the http://www.warrencountyfair.com/15.
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11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library every Tuesday at 12:30! If you can’t
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Street. www.frontroyalfarmersmarket. Story Time. Theme: Pumpkins, Apples Market. Warren County Fairgrounds. http://www.theriver953online.com/ Main Street Front Royal. Listen to
com and Leaves For more information: 540-635-5827 music at the Gazebo located at Main
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12pm - 6pm Brew & Blues. Town Com- 7pm - 8pm Lecture Series. Smithso- html First Baptist Church Front Royal. In
mons Downtown Front Royal. Enjoy nian Conservation Biology Institute honor of Domestic Violence Aware- 6pm - 9pm Hometown Halloween.
Blues music provided by a few differ- Front Royal. Fall 2010 Community 9am - 3pm Basketball Camp. Warren ness Month, Harmony Place is hold- Main Street Front Royal. Trick or Treat
ent music groups, but featuring Terry Lecture Series at the Smithsonian County Middle School Front Royal. ing a Peacekeepers Dinner and down Main Street with Front Royal
Oats & the Mudcats as the primary Conservation Biology Institute (for- The Warren County Parks and Recre- Candlelight Vigil tonight. There will Merchants. Sponsored by: Downtown
entertainers. Tickets will be sold at the merly known as the Conservation ation Department in conjunction with be an award recognition for individu- Front Royal, Inc.
gate. ID is required to purchase alco- and Research Center). Journey with Warren County Middle School is spon- als/ organizations who have made a
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Dear Stewart, actually help absorb the pollutants your help. If larger tree “islands” are built The Front Royal/Warren County Tree
car sends into our atmosphere. Planted instead of postage stamp sized tree pits, Steward program has been in exis-
How come there aren’t more trees in in the right areas, trees can absorb rain the trees have a better chance for devel- tence since 1997. With 24 certified
our local shopping center parking lots? runoff and help prevent flooding. I’m oping. Good trees to choose for this type tree stewards and 7new interns, they
sure there is also reduction of sounds of environment include Hedge Maple, are volunteers dedicated to improving
Big Shopper and noise from all that nice green leafy Ginkgo, Goldenrain tree, and Sawtooth
the health of trees by providing educa-
material, as well. And, again, people will Oak, among several others. Other de-
Dear Big Shopper, tend to shop at places that have trees and sign features would include drainage of tional programs, tree planting and care
landscaping. water towards the tree islands and prop- demonstrations, and tree maintenance
I’m glad you asked this. Stewart has Now, there are challenges for these er soil types installed before the trees are assistance throughout the commu-
been thinking the same thing. trees, also. When the parking lot was planted. nity. Through classroom training and
In past years, the primary require- built, all the good topsoil gets taken away You will see newer shopping centers hands-on practice, Tree Stewards learn
ments in municipal code for shopping and the entire area is heavily compacted. designed with trees and landscaping the basics of tree biology and physiol-
centers and parking lots were for how Parking lots are generally designed to in mind. This is because municipali- ogy, tree identification, planting, and
many parking spaces to provide. Trees shed water away from them, so the trees ties have realized the importance of the maintenance techniques. Tree Stew-
Ask
and shading were secondary thoughts. may not get the necessary watering. The “green” part of designing them. Some ards make a commitment to improving
More recently, studies have shown that trees are surrounded by black asphault, of the older shopping areas still have a and protecting their community for-
shoppers will frequent stores and shop- which in the summer, gets very hot and chance, however. Grants and tree plant-
ping centers that are well landscaped. can damage the foliage. They can also be ing programs are available to provide
est. Each month Steward will answer a
Stewart
Think about the difference in appear- good targets for car doors and careless upgrades at very little cost. All it takes question from our readers. If you have
ance of our Main Street from no trees at drivers. It has been said that the average is willingness to pursue it and partner- a questions regarding tree planting,
all to what we have now. tree in this environment has a lifespan of ship between property owners and local care or maintenance, please forward it
Let’s think about the benefits of trees about seven years and you can see why. government to get it done. to “Stewart” in care of frwctreestew-
in our shopping areas. Not only can you All is not so bleak, however. Proper ards@comcast.net and we may publish
park your car in the shade, the trees will design and tree selection will greatly Stewart it in a future issue.
Humane Society of Warren County

Monday thru Sunday 10 am to 4 pm- Closed Wednesdays • 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA • 540-635-4734 • humanesocietywc@gmail.com
The next Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held at the Shelter on Saturday, October 16th, 2010, from 10 am to 4 pm.
We will have a Vet on site to give Rabies and Distemper Combo vaccinations for dogs and cats. Microchipping,
deworming, ear cleaning, nail trims, and flea/tick treatments will also be available.
All dogs must be on leashes (NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES) and cats must be in carriers. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. If your pet has had a previous vaccination, please bring that certificate with you. Donations are accepted and appreciated. Thank
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Check out our other adoptable pets on www.warrenco.petfinder.com 540 635-4734
Jack is a male 4 month old Lab/ Rosie is a female Bloodhound

Tori is a female 1-2 year old Bel- Levi is a male 6-8 month old Pit-
gian Malinois mix who was found bull who was found as a stray. He Cocker Spaniel mix. He is good mix. She is 10 months old. She
as a stray. She loves to play fetch, is super friendly and energetic. with dogs and cats, very loving and was abandoned by her family
and is good with dogs and cats. Loves people! Just wants to play. sweet. Loves to play fetch! and needs a new family to love
She knows sit. He knows how to sit. her.
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Jack’s ad sponsored by:
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Martins Foods Property Management 1 FREE lesson w/adoption, call for info. 540-636-1640
409 South St. Serving the area for 16 years Andrea Coats marksonderproductions.com
Front Royal
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If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the adoption fee is $145 and includes the spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, flea/tick treatment and deworming. Thank you for your support of the
Humane Society. With your help we have been able to place thousands of animals in good homes. Contact Alison @ 540-551-2072 if you would like to become a pet sponsor too!
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Volume V, Issue 21 · Mid October, 2010

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Stay the Course Saturday, October 23

It was the actions of George Bush and the

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SAY “NO” TO FRANK WOLF AND “YES” TO JEFF BARNETT.

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