The Late December, 2012 Edition of Warren County Report

Indictments PAGE 31
FREE
Warren County Report
Volume VII, Issue 26 Late December, 2012
20,000 Readers #1 Newspaper in Front Royal & Warren County!
A Holiday Wish & a Happy New Year

If you are reading this the world didnt end - yet
Local offers advice on fiscal cliff

Its a tough one - Take off the masks
Local officials react to CT school shooting
Is Tareq gaining momentum for governor?
12
And incident at Strasburgs Sandy Hook Elementary
24
Page Warren County Report Late December, 01
Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com
Community
He was full of it full of love for his country, his Lord his family, his wife Doris, his cats and his community. Wherever we were in the commonwealth you had a voice. He always stood up for the taxpayers of his community. Pages Charles Campbell on John Smedley
Smedley recalled fondly at riverside bench dedication
Ivy Lodge Gift Shop

101 Chester Street Front Royal, VA (540) 636-1446 Open Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4 pm
Great Gift Ideas, including: Books, Pewter, Brass & Pottery Locally Handcrafted Gift Items & Much More
Proceeds benefit the Warren Heritage Society
Daughter Desiree and grandson Chase in foreground, were surrounded by family, friends and co-workers of their father and grandfather. By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report Family, friends and former coworkers of late Warren County Commissioner of the Revenue John H. Smedley Sr. gathered late in the afternoon of Dec. 14, in Eastham Park to dedicate a bench overlooking a particularly scenic portion of the Shenandoah River. The event, at the closest of four bump-out sitting areas that have been installed along the trail that parallels the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, was co-sponsored by Warren County and the West Central District of the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia. It was brief and emotional. After an introduction by Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley, Page County Commissioner of the Revenue Charles L. Campbell recalled years on the road with Smedley during professional junkets around the commonwealth. Campbell recalled his wife asking what he would say at the event. I told her I didnt know, but it would be from the heart, Campbell said. We traveled, laughed and roomed together, Campbell began, noting that Smedley invariably maneuvered him into driving so his companion could focus on his preferred travel job of talking. He was full of it, Campbell said, elaborating, full of love for his country, his Lord his family, his wife Doris, his cats I think one was Mr. Peepers and his community. Wherever we were in the commonwealth you had a voice. He always stood up for the taxpayers of his community. Campbell noted Smedleys propensity for laughter and for people, then referenced the tragic mass murder, including 0 young children in a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school that day, adding, Maybe todays event in Connecticut would not have happened if [the perpetrator] could have felt a little of Johns love in his heart.
A moment of silence for the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting earlier in the day of bench dedication. The entire dedication event seemed a solemn reminder that life is, indeed, fleeting. A tranquil riverside setting seems an appropriate spot to reflect and value the lives we do have.
Showtimes: 622-9997
Main Street Front Royal, VA
www.royal-cinemas.com * Birthday Parties! * Now Showing Jack Reacher
From left on bench, John Smedleys daughter-in-law Melissa, grandson Wesley, wife Doris, grandson Chase, granddaughter Diane. Standing behind are son John Junior and daughter Desiree. After the bench was unveiled and family members were the first to sit on it and reflect on the scenic Warren County vista in front of them, Smedleys wife Doris reconsidered an earlier decision not to speak I do want to say something, GO REDSKINS! Her husband was a diehard fan of Washingtons NFL team. They are doing well this year, Stanley observed of the 7-6 team battling for a rare playoff spot during the 1-year ownership tenure of Daniel Snyder. They have an angel on their shoulder this year, Doris said. John Smedley died unexpectedly on Aug. 4, following complications from an emergency triple bypass procedure at Winchester Medical Center the previous day. A county press release announcing the Dec. 14 dedication of the bench in Smedleys honor noted that Smedley, served as Warren County Commissioner of the Revenue for seven terms beginning on January 1, 1988. John was a dedicated family man and active member of the community serving as a member of the Virginia Association of Assessing Officers, the Commissioner of the Revenue Association of Virginia, Virginia Association of Local Elected Constitutional Officers, West Central Commissioner of Revenue Association, Virginia Association of Local Tax Auditors, Izaak Walton League, Warren County Republican Committee, past member of the Rotary Club of Front Royal and past member of Front Royal Warren County Jaycees.
Now Showing
Hobbit
Now Showing
Parental Guidance
The
Donahoes Florist
& seasons greetings

205 South Royal Ave
1-800-806-5182 & 540-635-2815
Jean Rudacille, Owner
Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page
Jack Evans Service & Parts Center - Everyday Low Prices

OIL CHANGE & TIRE ROTATION
27-POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION
*Includes: ACDelco oil filter and up to 6 quarts of quality Motor Oil. Diesel & Northstar 4200 Engines higher, and tire rotation.
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
MON-FRI: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM SAT: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
* With conventional oil, excludes diesel engines. Synthetic Oil extra. Taxes extra.
Includes
Synthetic Blend
Dexos
O
$
39
WE CHECK:
TIRES AND TREAD WIPER BLADES CHECK ALL FLUIDS BATTERY
95*
CHECK & FILL FLUID LEVELS:

ENGINE OIL COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR POWER STEERING TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED W/DIPSTICK) WINDSHIELD WASHER
Offer good until 12-31-12
Transmission Special
Visa Prepaid Card Transmission Offer Duty Trucks
$200 Certified Service
BRAKES SPECIAL
Includes quality ACDelco Durastop Ceramic pads.
(Most Vehicles)
Receive your $200 Certified Service Visa Prepaid Card by mail

INCLUDES: Passenger cars and Light Duty Trucks (including Silverado and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500) EXCLUDES: Saab, Chevrolet Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks and GMC Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks
FRONT PADS & INSTALLATION
Purchase a Genuine GM Parts Transmission for a 2006 or older Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn or Hummer (excludes Saab) vehicle and have it installed at a participating Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac dealer
Excludes machining rotors/drums, 3/4 & 1 ton vehicles & Corvettes.

Offer good until 12-31-12
O
$
99
95
COLD WEATHER IS HERE! DECEMBER STATE INSPECTION DUE NOW! GM Group 75/78 Series
Battery Sizes 95 $
ON SELECT VEHICLES Quote Expires: 12/31/12
109
FREE WASH & VACUUM

w/ any Scheduled Saturday Service
OIL CHANGES TIRE ROTATIONS
INSTALLED
BRAKES & TIRES QUICK SERVICE
Price Match on Tires
125 S. Royal Ave, Front Royal

7:30-5:00 M-F 8:00 - 2:00 Sat.
SATURDAY HOURS 8:00AM - 2:00PM

Hours:
(540) 635-2153 1-800-JE-CHEVY www.JEChevy.com
Page 4 Warren County Report Late December, 01
Community
To advertise in Warren County Report: Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com 540-551-07 or Angie Buterakos at angie@warrencountyreport.com 540-68-9197
Walter Duncan shares some family & seasonal memories

Eastern and R-MA boys utilized the field then on property owned by R-MA, Walter said. Its weird, I currently live only about a block from that old ballfield site and often walk it with our dog. Quite awhile back, I learned while living in Richmond that at one point I was living on the site of an old semipro Richmond baseball team field at which Negro players integrated baseball long before Jackie Robinson joined MLBs Brooklyn Dodgers in the early 1950s. The catch was those black Americans had to masquerade as Cuban and other South American nationals in order to be allowed to play on teams visiting the former capital of the Confederacy around the turn of the century circa 1900 Maybe in an alternate universe I am actually in uniform, snagging long flies and hitting doubles into the corner on these fields maybe anyway, thanks Walter, for the local history lesson and for brining back some old memories and fantasies of my own and MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Walter points to Eastern Colleges main building that stood near the intersection of Sixth Street and North Royal Avenue.
Walters mother - then Elsa L. Clapp
By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report We had a pre-Christmas visit with former Town Manager and Councilman Walter Duncan during his recuperation at Heritage Hall from recent health issues. And as usual when we visit with 9-year-old Walter, we learned something new, at least to us, about Front Royal and Warren County. This time
it was that Front Royal used to be a college town. When we arrived on Dec. 19, Walter was perusing some old photographs of his mother and the Front Royal Eastern College campus she came to from her Vermont home around 1900. The campus lied on property at and around the current location of the 7/11 at the 6th Street and N. Royal Ave. intersection. Walter explained his mom,
then Elsa L. Clapp, came south for her education partially due to better weather for health issues related to tuberculosis. While here she met Walters father, Joseph L. Duncan, and remained after marriage. It was a fortuitous meeting for us, since it eventually resulted in the couples sons, Walter and Howards, long service and dedication to this town and community. Referencing photos and land plats concerning Eastern Col-
lege from 1900 to 1908, he showed us how the Eastern campus extended west along 6th Street and down N. Royal Ave. on the 500 block, where it included the first floor of the still-standing Schenks Building, a still-standing brick building on 6th Street behind the current 7/11, as well as a baseball field across Villa Avenue from the old library/current county community center on lots between 5th and 6th Streets. Both
At left, Eastern Colleges main building and two other buildings used by the college that still stand in mid-town Front Royal.
WO
IN ODB
E FARM MA
RK E T
CHARLIES
THRIFT STORE
Households, Toys, Furniture, Clothing
We accept donations
Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 5pm (540) 622-2252 (540) 683-1740 650 West 11th St. #A
Front Royal, Va. 22630
J & G Upholstery
Seats-Headliners-Carpets and More
Auto and Boat
FRESH FROM THE GROUND UP www.woodbinefarmmarket.com 5199 John Marshall Hwy., Strasburg, VA 540-465-2729
FARMING SINCE 1898
Serving the Front Royal area (540) 660-4645 540-660-1217
Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 5
Warren
County Report
Member
Virginia Press Association
Cover Holiday Shot at Maddox Funeral Home
Opinion
stance I had even less time than I usually do and its a complex issue that definitely involves domestic violence, possibly involves the football culture, possibly involves drugs and alcohol, and also obviously involves as toxic exposures, viral infections, bacterial and protozoan infections, and irritation and allergic reactions should be taken seriously and more research is needed. Epidemiologists have not determined whether current practices of wastewater monitoring are sufficient to capture the toxicants that are most commonly found in wastewater. Many chemicals are unmonitored. Studies on viral infections are mixed and inconclusive. Links between sludge and gastrointestinal illnesses are also unknown and inconclusive. Correlations have been found for biosolids causing irritation and allergic reactions as endotoxins present in biosolids are at the root of these symptoms. Assessing the public safety of this widespread practice will remain impossible unless a greater number of in-depth studies are conducted. Until the EPA researches land application and its effects more fully, we will be unable to determine whether Class B biosolid land application and public health can coexist. However, it does confirm that potential harmful effects of land application can be mitigated by the adoption of additional biosolids treatment guns. Im mystified by those who say that pointing out that the easy access to handguns and the existence of a gun culture makes tragedies like See COSTAS, 6 methods such as vermicomposting or vermistabilization as a means of reducing the negative health and environmental effects of biosolids land application in the short-term. Conclusion: Promises by the EPA. and DEQ are not backed by definitive research and current information available. At best, the possibility exists they are right in stating there is no reason for concern; at worst, they are hoping they are right about there being no negative health consequences, but have no definitive proof of these statements to back up their assertions. People have and do get sick from land application of biosolids near their homes, businesses, or outdoor activity areas. Jerry Scholder Front Royal (Managing editors note: Mr. Scholder is a both a developer and champion of the use of worms (vermistablization) as a safer and natural cleansing process taking Class B biosolid sludge into cleaner and safely usable Class A biolsolids. The town is exploring incorporating his process into its biosolid processes.)
I am not backtracking at all Bob Costas in his own words

By Dave Zirin Dec. 6 to set the record straight.) (Managing editors note: Less than two weeks after 25-year-old Kansas City Chief Javon Belchers Dec. 1 murder-suicide involving his girlfriend, the mother of their infant child, 20year-old Adam Lanza committed a mass murder at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that took the lives of 20 children between the age of 6 and 7, as well as six adults and at some earlier point during his rampage, his own mother. Bob Costass below-referenced comments at halftime of the NFL Sunday Night game of Dec. 2 seem even more relevant now.) (Authors preface: When Kansas City Chiefs Jovan Belcher killed the mother of his child Kasandra Perkins and then committed suicide in front of his coach on Saturday, most of Sundays NFL coverage avoided direct commentary. Bob Costas did not. The veteran NBC sports broadcaster used 90 seconds at halftime of NBCs top-rated Sunday Night Football program to talk about perspective and, quoting a column by Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock, the problems with the gun culture in the United States. This ignited the fury of the right wing, some of whom have called for his job. Then after appearances on The Dan Patrick Show and The OReilly Factor there are now liberals who believe Costas is backtracking from his earlier remarks. I spoke to Bob Costas the morning of Dave Zirin: Do you have any regrets about your halftime commentary? Bob Costas: Only that in this in-
20,000 and growing Warren Countys leading newspaper

122 W 14th Street, Box 20 Front Royal, VA 22630 Press releases should be emailed to: briefs@warrencountyreport.com
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Daniel P. McDermott (540) 305-3000 editor@warrencountyreport.com Managing Editor and Reporter: Roger Bianchini (540) 635-4835 rogerb@warrencountyreport.com Copy Editor: Laura Biondi editor@warrencountyreport.com Feature Writer Carol Ballard carol@warrencountyreport.com National & Agency Advertising: Dan McDermott (540) 305-3000 editor@warrencountyreport.com Advertising Sales Representatives: Alison Duvall (540) 551-2072 alisond@warrencountyreport.com Angie Buterakos (540) 683-9197 angie@warrencountyreport.com Billing Coordinator: Pam Cole billing@warrencountyreport.com Graphic Design & Layout: Rob Shultz Jeff Richmond layout@warrencountyreport.com Contributors: Malcolm Barr Sr. Ryan Koch, Cartoonist Extraordinaire Tony Elar, Cartoonist Extraordinaire Kevin S. Engle, Humor Columnist Leslie Fiddler, Writer If you are interested in contributing articles to our paper, please e-mail: rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
Readership:
Are Class B Biosolids really safe?

Editor, The answer to this question might surprise you. A recent online article detailing the results of a study done in the Fall of 009 by the UNC Institute for the Environment and OWASA (Orange Water and Sewer Authority) http://www.ie.unc. edu/for_students/courses/capstone/09/owasa_final_report.pdf concluded that there are too little in the way of human health studies and scientific research for the Environmental Protection Agency to guarantee that there is no risks to human health from potentially harmful chemicals and pathogens in land applied biosolids. Key data gaps and outdated information exists regarding risk assessments, appropriate limits for chemicals and pathogens, sludge composition, and characterizations of sewage sludge that need to be updated. The National Academy of Science has found that studies linking biosolids with health problems such
ALONG THESE LINES

Why Cats Dont Like Christmas
By Nick Thomas The holiday season should be a joyous time for all members of the household, even the fourlegged ones. Unfortunately, cats only reluctantly seem to embrace the Christmas spirit. So if you have a puss that starts pouting over the holidays, dont blame him or her entirely pet owners might bear some of the responsibility. Consider our cat for instance. Each Christmas, he usually finds himself decorated with a brightly colored, cheerful holiday hat and matching multicolored collar studded with numerous festive brass bells, by a family member who has threatened to do the same with me if I identify her. Personally, however, decorating a cat seems rather pointless to me. After all, they cant see color as distinctly as we do, so they just dont appreciate the sartorial splendor of such glamorous body ornamentations. Then theres those infuriating collar bells: they drive both me and the cat nuts. Along these lines, no self-respecting feline can be expected to maintain its dignity, let alone a good disposition, with a constant tingling tormenting it day and night as it searches the neighborhood for some privacy to attend to matters of
This publication is proudly printed on 100% recycled paper with soy-based ink.
nature. The perpetual, shrill jingling will disrupt other essential daily activities too, such as maintaining personal hygiene and the satisfaction derived from a session of vigorous scratching. And as far as stalking is concerned, mice can hear even the most stealthy cat tinkling from three blocks away, so hunting must be suspended until the new year. Its enough to unhinge the most congenial feline temperament. No wonder some cats embark on a vindictive Christmas slash and scratch campaign requiring the National Guard to quell. With the appearance of the Christmas tree, I usually hope that our kitty will begin to enjoy the spirit of the season. But in reality, the tree holds few fond memories for the cat ever since he chewed through the light cord as an adventurous young kitten. Sure, that was the year he broke the neighborhood tree climbing record reaching the top in under milliseconds but at what cost? He forever remains cynical of natures greatest seasonal scratching post. Christmas Eve brings more torment in the form of a delicious glass of creamy milk that mysteriously appears out of reach, high on a shelf above the lounge room fireplace. But just as the cat devises a plan to scale the furniture and reach the tasty nectar for a midnight snack, some paunchy, bearded intruder breaks into the house materializing in the hearth, of all places and drinks it.
And just when kitty thought someone with whiskers named Santa Claws might be a pal. Needless to say, the cat is unimpressed and by Christmas day its nerves are shot to hell. If you think your sweet little kids can turn nasty when they dont receive that much sought-after present on their wish list, wait until you experience a crabby kitty Christmas. I should also offer a warning to fellow cat owners. Dont fall for that old Christmas stunt that our cat pulls every year, just to try and get even. You know, where he rolls over kind of sickly looking, just as were all sitting down to dinner, clutching his side and meowing like some desperate feline in agony: Meow, my spleen, meow, my spleen Im dying here, take me to the vet....NOW! Naturally we fell for it the first year. After spending hours looking for a vet open on Christmas Day, the doc smirked and said: Fell for that old trick, huh? Cats dont have spleens, dummy! Thatll be $150, please. Merry Christmas. So do be cautious how you treat your cat this holiday season. Cats can be too smart for our own good. Nick Thomas features and columns have appeared in more than 250 magazines and newspapers, including the Washington Post, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, and Christian Science Monitor. He can be reached at alongtheselines@yahoo.com
Opinion
By Nick Thomas Consider the actual case of New Yorker William Miller who modest man that he was founded the Millerite Church back in the 1800s, and predicted the end of the world would come on April , 184. When the world failed to disintegrate, the disgruntled preacher revised his predictions and foreshadowed earths demise on several more occasions over the next year. But, much to Rev. Millers continued annoyance, the Earth stubbornly held together each time. Oddly enough, despite his failures, Miller (like Camping) was revered by many in his Millerite gang, which is a bit hard to fathom. I mean, if youre going to follow someone to the ends of the Earth, at least wait until the guy gets the date right before you begin worshiping him, right? As it turned out, some of the Millerites eventually did become disenchanted with their doom and gloom leader. Its just a pity they didnt form a splinter group, the Miller Lites, which surely would have been a merrier, relaxed bunch. As for the Mayan apocalyptic predication now just a few days away, those clever, ancient lads from South of the Border are making some folks a little nervous with their December 1 forecast of the Earths demise.
ALONG THESE LINES: End-of-Worlders gone wild

If youre waiting until December to start Christmas shopping just in case the Mayan end of the world December 1 prediction comes true this is a reality check. Think about it. If the Mayans were that good at predicting the future, why didnt they foresee the Spanish Conquistador invasion of the 16th century? The truth is that historians are unanimous in their belief that the Mayans never did actually predict the world would end in 01. But somewhere along the way, their ideas became entangled with Western nitwits who have been pushing end of the world prophesies for centuries. The most recent example was U.S. preacher Harold Camping who, twice in 011 and once in 1994, predicted a world-destroying, cataclysmic event. But as far as most experts can tell, the Earth such as it is is still in existence. Over the centuries, various nutty characters have predicted a lessthan-eternal fate for the Earth. Many of these world-ending prognostications had their origin in religious doctrine which, for some reason, attracts leaders who delight in making depressing predictions of Armageddon. COSTAS, from 5 this more likely, somehow means you are shifting the blame from Jovan Belcher to the gun. Thats crazy. Belcher is 100 percent responsible and I have said that I was appalled that in the early stages of coverage of this tragedy many played it as if there were two victims and Belcher was one of them. No! He is the perpetrator and nothing diminishes that. But his having the gun made it more likely that something like this would occur. The fact that I didnt have enough time to cite all of these factors from the culture of football to Belchers personal responsibility allows some people to claim that I was saying guns are the only issue. I emphatically do not think that. If Id had even 45 seconds to a minute more, I could have dotted more Is and crossed more Ts. DZ: What many are saying is that it wasnt the right forum for this discussion. Do you feel it was the right forum? BC: Id say close to 100 percent of those who feel that way do so simply because they disagree and didnt want to hear the particular thing I had to say. If I said something they agreed with then they wouldnt have any problems. All day, with varying degrees of insight, all four networks There are even people claiming that if something does happen, science may play a role. Thats because scientists have now turned on the worlds most powerful atom-smasher, to study the building blocks of the universe. Known as the LHC, or Large Hadron Collider (as opposed to the Small Hadron Colliders available through mail-order from Lands End), this multi-billion dollar contraption is designed to investigate dark matter, extra dimensions, string theory, subatomic particles, and search for the ever elusive Higgs boson. (If youre curious what that is, its a hypothetical massive scalar elementary particle just wanted to clear that up for you). Built 600 feet underground on the French-Swiss border, there is some concern that when the LHC is operating at full power, it could malfunction just a tad. Are we talking about fusing out a few villa toasters in the Alps? Blowing out the street lights in downtown Geneva? Melting down the European power grid? Nope. How about spawning a hungry, black hole that could swallow up the entire Earth, maybe on December 1? Fortunately, the physicists reassuringly swear there is nothing to DZ: Erik Wemple of The Washington Post wrote that now you are backtracking from your comments. Are you? BC: No I am not backtracking at all. I stand by what I said. To expand upon your thoughts when you have more time to do so or to clarify if you feel you have been misunderstood is not the same as backtracking. DZ: Why did you choose to speak about guns and gun culture and not about the NFL itself, perhaps about the wisdom of even playing the Chiefs-Panthers game just 4 hours after the murder suicide or to speak about the linkage between concussions and the four suicides among current and former players that have taken place in the last year? BC: As for the NFL and the Chiefs decision to go ahead with the game, I was alright with that because I assumed it was based on the stated preference of the coaches and the majority of their players to go ahead. In this case, I think they would be the best judges. As for other aspects of football that may have played a role here, I have spoken often, including at halftime of Sunday night games about the violent nature of the NFL, about the concussion issue, and about other problems the NFL faces. I have no reluctance to do that and will do it again when appropriate. fear. Theyve even calculated that the chances of the Earth being vaporized by the LHC are about the same odds as winning Lotto. But Im not sure how reassuring that is since, when it comes to planetary meltdowns, I personally find a probability of ZERO to be a little more comforting. But who knows, maybe the Mayans knew their particle physics long before Einstein realized that E = MC Hammer. Perhaps what is most amazing about all these predictions is the degree of accuracy that these End-ofWorlder wackos claim. Harry Camping, for instance, had calculated the exact time (6 pm) that the world would end on May 1 in 011. Along these lines, perhaps in future (assuming we have one), these endof-worlders could channel their powers of prognostication for something much more practical for humanity like predicting the exact time the Cable repairman will show up. So relax folks. Even the feds have spoken up on the Mayan prophesy, declaring in a formal announcement that the world will not end in 01. And knowing how we all trust our leaders, isnt that reassuring? (Nick Thomas features and columns have appeared in more than 250 In this case, just 6 hours after the shootings, not enough was known about Belchers background to assume that this could be attributed to head trauma, drug abuse, etc. so the best I could do there was to say as I did that in the days ahead, questions will be raised about his actions and their possible connections to football. I felt that I indicated given the brief time I had that as the story developed it was entirely possible that there could be a linkage to football and some aspects of the football culture as we have seen with others but at that point it wasnt possible to make that leap. What Whitlock wrote about the gun culture especially among young athletes seemed credible to me and an issue worth raising. As I said to you earlier, I only wish I hadnt raised it in isolation. I believe its true. I believe its important but I do not believe its the only important aspect of the story. DZ: You appeared last night on The OReilly Factor on Fox News. There are people on Fox and in that right wing noise machine who have compared you to Don Imus or Hank Williams, Jr. and said you should lose your job. How do you respond to this? BC: Don Imus called the women on the Rutgers basketball team, nappy headed hos. Hank Williams, magazines and newspapers, including the Washington Post, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, and Christian Science Monitor. He can be reached at alongtheselines@yahoo.com)
www.KillTheCar.net Now Booking

Events, Parties, Bars and Clubs
EMAIL: shultzktc@gmail.com Jr. compared President Obama to Adolf Hitler. I said that there is a gun culture in America that leads to tragedy. Anybody who thinks that the third comment falls in the same category as the first two doesnt want to have a serious discussion about any of this. Sometimes, the best affirmation of your decisions and beliefs is the quality of thinking of those who oppose you. Im not dismissing everyone who disagrees with what I have said and I certainly respect those who have reasoned disagreements. But one question I would pose is this: Even if obtained legally, cant people see what a volatile mix guns, in some cases medications, in some cases head trauma, and certainly a culture that romanticizes and to some extent legitimizes guns and violence can be when mixed together? These are questions that should be raised. And I plan to continue raising them.
[Dave Zirin is the author of the forthcoming Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the SportsWorld Upside Down (The New Press) Receive his column every week by emailing dave@edgeofsports.com. Contact him at edgeofsports@gmail.com.]
Rock,| Punk, |Thrash,| Metal Punk Rock Thrash Metal
that carried football covered this story at some length. The preceding five minutes on our air was on this story and this story only. The only time anyone seems to think that was inappropriate was when I pushed this particular hot button. I would point out the obvious: that it was halftime. Not a single play was missed. Had this murder suicide not involved an NFL player, then it would not have been an appropriate topic for any of us to discuss in a football broadcast. But since it did, it became an appropriate topic. Look at it this way: I felt it was appropriate for me to discuss the Munich massacre of Israeli athletes in 197 during the (01) Olympic opening ceremonies. There was an issue there about the IOCs refusal to officially recognize the 40th anniversary. Therefore whether other broadcasters would have done it or not, I felt that I should. On the other hand, if I had brought it up on the air in a different context, it would have made no sense and would have been inappropriate. If next week out of the blue, I start talking about Gays in sports at halftime of the football game, thats inappropriate even if the comments are insightful. But if and when an NFL player comes out as Gay then there is a story there that provides a jumping off point. Then it would be entirely appropriate.
Community
Operation Blue Christmas makes a difference in lives

By Carol Ballard Warren County Report In a cold world, there are few things colder than the icy fingers of poverty. But with the application of some Heat, things warm up considerably. With blue lights flashing and sirens wailing, a force of police squad cars raced out of the Front Royal/Warren County Government Center parking lot on Saturday, Dec. 8, carrying excited and thrilled young children as willing guests. They were on their way to Operation Blue Christmas, an event held every year at Kmart--a happening that is intended to take some of the sad kind of Blues out of their families Christmases. The Operation pairs Front Royal Police Officers and law enforcement officers from several other jurisdictions with children who are given a fixed amount of donated money so the kids can shop for gifts for themselves and family members. In these tough economic times, there are many families that will have very little to celebrate. Whether it involves family issues, broken homes or financial circumstances, some kids will wake up on Christmas morning with little or nothing under the Christmas tree, if there is even a Christmas tree in their home, read the appeal that went out to prospective donors. And many people responded all year long to help with the event sponsored by the Front Royal Police Foundation. This year 50 kids were chosen, and given $150 each to spend at Kmart, while others were given gift
FRPD Chief Norman Shiflett consults with his child partner to see what gifts she will find next at the Operation Blue Christmas event held at Front Royals Kmart on Saturday, Dec. 8. cards. This is a huge feel good for us. We volunteer to do this, and giving is its own reward. said Deputy Henry of the Warren County Sheriff s Department. She said that the child she was paired with was apprehensive at first, but when she was told that shed see Santa later she got so excited she forgot her shyness. A lot of these children have seen cops in a bad light. One child had seen her Mom taken away to be locked up. Its good for her to see that things are not always they way shes seen them in her life, continued Deputy Henry. Smiling faces on both children and their partners could be found in every department of the store. To an observer, it was impossible to tell who looked the happiest. Some of the children chattered away at their Santas helpers in and out of uniform and looked so pleased to be able to give something to their family. Lists held by the officers had the names of the childrens family members and one officer was seen in the ladies department helping to choose the right size bathrobe for his childs grandmother. Officers and participants exhibiting the True spirit of Christmas stepped up from the FBI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Randolph-Macon Academy, Mt. Weather, Virginia State Police and several surrounding counties sheriff s departments. Some came as far away as Richmond, Winchester and Haymarket. Several retired officers and administrators also turned up to help because theyd been involved for so many years. Every year the same people call me and see if were doing it again. They love it, said Shelley Mauck, FRPD Evidence and Records Specialist, who is coordinator of the event. She said that children are chosen in a several ways: many get to her as a result of referrals from local elementary schools guidance counselors who forward the names of parents or guardians; other names come from officers who know about families in need; and some are from citizens who call the station. If theres funding for them, she adds their name to the list. Shelley called the spirit of giving contagious, and it often makes participants feel so good, they want to keep on giving. She said some officers have such a good time; they get permission from parents and go out on their own to buy even more things
FRPD Officer Aaron Mariano and his wife Amy had a great time helping Operation Blue Christmas.
Warren County Sheriffs Dept. Deputies Moomaw and Lamma help find a pump for a football chosen during Operation Blue Christmas. for the children. Its heartbreaking. Some kids have it so rough, with their families in motels or shelters. One little boy asked for soft blankets and pillows for his grandparents, she said. And she related seeing one of the mothers in happy tears as the police cars raced out of the parking lot with her excited child inside. Several businesses donated gift cards this year to children and families who werent able to attend or to kids whose names werent chosen. Some children might have been ineligible because they were either too young or too old, she said. Shelley called the event A welloiled machine and had a long list of Thank Yous: Among the many who helped were: Walmart Manager Rob Morris who donated gift cards from the store; the management of Press Start Video Games in the Riverton Shopping Center; all the businesses and citizens who contributed; Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) who wrapped and transported the gifts; the members of the American Legion Hall who hosted the breakfast held there after the shopping trip; Lois Miner and her husband; Joyce Marjoris and Captain Werner, who did all the cooking; and last, but definitely not least, Santa, who was played by Wayne Sealock. Its a cohesive group--wrappers, shoppers and cooks, she said, and added, Toys for Tots donates all the gifts Santa gives out. The childrens shopping is funded entirely through the generosity of the community and donations are welcome all year long. Checks can be made out to the Front Royal Police Foundation and dropped off at the police station at any time or mailed to: Front Royal Police Department Foundation, Attn: Shelley Mauck, 4 W. Main St. , Front Royal, VA 60.
when you sign up for one month of lessons

(discount applies w/ coupon)
$20 OFF your first lesson!
Need a Photographer?
Email: RobShultz@me.com
Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com like so many citizens of our great country I am concerned about the unpleasant and unproductive conflicts going on in Washington, D.C. The fiscal cliff is just the most recent example of this continuing conflict dynamic from Charles Lickson letter to President and Speaker of House
Fiscal Cliff
Local offers D.C. assistance on fiscal cliff

Mediation authors first step may be hardest Take off the masks
challenge and how to deal with future potential conflicts before they become entrenched into irrevocable fixed positions. The little book I wrote several years ago, IRONING IT OUT: SEVEN SIMPLE STEPS TO RESOLVING CONFLICT, speaks to exactly what we citizens are seeing in Washington, D.C. these days. We asked Lickson about his offer and those seven simple steps referenced in the title of his book offered to our ranking mainstream political party leaders to avoid falling off the so-called fiscal cliff. He graciously offered us a copy of his book. Chapter Two lists the seven simple steps toward conflict resolution. They are: 1. Remove All Masks; . Identify the Real Problem; . Give up a Must Win Attitude; 4. Develop Several Possible Solutions; 5. Evaluate Options and Select a Solution; 6. Communicate in a Manner Certain to be Received; 7. Acknowledge and Preserve the Value in the Relationship. A week after his letter was sent Lickson had yet to hear back not
Charles Chips Lickson wonders why basic communications seem to be failing at the national political level. By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report With the various pre-canned national media theories and partisaninspired commentaries on the socalled approaching U.S. fiscal cliff poised to be fallen off of at years end being bleated ad nauseum, we were interested to learn about an offer of help from a local author and businessman on mediation techniques to those at the point of this partisan political and economic standoff. As pointed out in his identical Dec. 11 letters to President Barack Obama and Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner, Warren County resident Charles Chips Lickson is author of Ironing It Out: Seven Simple Steps to Resolving Conflict (a former Adjunct Associate Professor of Political Science at Shenandoah University who taught a course on the American Presidency, Lickson also wrote Negotiation Basics: Win-Win Strategies for Everyone but perhaps not wanting to overburden the President and Republican House majority leaders time, left that second book out of the discussion for now). In his letters Lickson offers some sound advice that unfortunately may seem inside the D.C. beltway like it is coming from an alien planet: that advice as seen from this angle is simply stop playing games and deal in the reality of the situation to the greatest
On Dec. 17, online video claimed the president and speaker may be getting closer to compromise. Half a week later that claim seemed premature at best. common good of the people of this nation. An offer to help But well let Licksons letters to President Obama and Speaker Boehner speak for their author: First of all, let me thank you for your service to our nation. While I am not always in agreement with you, I do acknowledge your motivation for what you see as best for the nation. Second, like so many citizens of our great country I am concerned about the unpleasant and unproductive conflicts going on in Washington, D.C. The fiscal cliff is just the most recent example of this continuing conflict dynamic. Further, as the founder of Cavitronix Corporation, an important new, alternative energy company, I fear these conflicts will impede our growth and the growth of other new businesses small and large. Third, as a former practicing attorney, court certified mediator, teacher and author, Id like to proffer a few suggestions as to how to get through the current conflict
Ginny Leser
M-F 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Evenings by Appointment
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas

540.636.1634
126 E Main Street, Front Royal ginny@mainstreet-travel.com
Seasons Greetings From Jeff & Sue!

OFFICE: (540) 622-6353 JEFFS CELL: (540) 551-2245 SUES CELL (540) 683-1014
for come see useal all your r ds! estate nee

Jeff Springfield & Sue Kinyon
w w w.JeffSellsVirginia.com www.SueKinyon.com
637 N. Commerce Ave., Front Royal, Virginia 22630
AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED LICENSEE OF LONG & F O S T E R
Children of the Elizabeth B. Sherman Child Development Center (EBSCD) sang carols and other Christmas songs at a crowded Front Royal Methodist Church on Dec. 18. Cary Burke recited A Christmas Story while the children aged from 3 to 5 provided musical accompaniment. Photos Malcolm Barr Sr. After the concert, Santa arrived and Arianna Masello, 5, was quick to let him know what she most wanted for Christmas.
This is all about our inability to communicate with each other. Charles Chips Lickson
Fiscal Cliff
passe. Failure to communicate This is all about our inability to communicate with each other. And I think it relates to what happened in Connecticut, Stamford, Connecticut native Lickson said of the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass murder that took the lives of 0 children and seven adults. What showed up there was this individual in a virtual ninja mask, dressed in black. Why? It appears because he could not communicate with people,
even a thanks for opening those in plays eyes to the error of their ways from this perspective, partisan political intransience preventing work toward the common good of the entire nation. We asked Lickson several questions, including whether he really expected a reply, as well as whether he had seen any publicly reported evidence the president and Boehner may have actually opened his book. He replied: 1. Certainly, neither side has removed their mask (step 1); . or even identified the real problem (step ) personally my sense is that the real problem is the power struggle between the parties on a macro level and between the Republican leaders (including Boehner) and
the President on a personal level . or give up a must win attitude (step ); 4. I hope they are working on several possible solutions (step 4) and evaluating options (step 5) - although my cynicism says they are evaluating from their masks; 5. or communicating in a manner to be received (Step 6) - Communications so far have been strident, positional and for public consumption - not with a view to resolving the problem; 6. once resolved, and I believe it will be when steps 1-6 work out, there is still the need to acknowledge the resolution 7. to preserve the relationship (step 7) because that is the only suc-
cessful outcome for the American people. We visited Lickson on Dec. 17 amidst reports Boehner had offered a compromise, including allowing tax increases on those making over $1 million per year (does that include capital gains?) to keep the U.S. government and economy on some functional level for another year (the presidents plan would raise taxes on citizens making over $50,000 per year). We asked, pending resolution or not, what he saw at the root of this type of all-to-familiar political im-
available NOW ON
Breaking Bad, True Blood, Weeds Justified and MANY MORE!!!
We Now Rent TV Series!
Total Recall Pitch Perfect Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Trouble with the Curve Ted Bourne Legacy Ice Age: Continental Drift THE DARK NIGHT RISES Hope Springs Odd Life of Timothy Green Men In Black 3 Sparkle
New Releases!
DVD
Lionel Lionel Lionel Lionel MTH
ALL CHRISTMAS SETS ON SALE at BIG DISCOUNTS!
O ga Polar Express (cat# 6-31960)......................$259 O ga A Christmas Story (cat# 6-30118)...............$249 O ga Santa Flyer Christmas Set (cat# 6-30164)..$199 O ga Candy Cane Commuter (cat# 6-30165).........$99 O ga Christmas Passenger Set (cat# 30-4218-1)....$299
Christmas Cars and Accessories ON SALE!
Largest selection in the area!
HUGE DVD
Shenandoah VIDEO & TAN
415 South Street 636-1400
Shenandoahvideo.formovies.com
4 for $20
SALE
540-868-0025
Visit us at our new location in Kernstown! 3343 Valley Ave. (Beside the Gas Mart)
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am to 6pm Friday 10am-8pm
Santa will be at Jennerations Hair Salon at Royal Plaza Shopping Center. Santa Elves will be from WCHS and SHS Interact Clubs
Fridays 5-7 Saturdays and Sundays will be 12-3 Last day December 22
Photos may be taken with Santa for a small fee and available the same night as visit. All proceeds from photos will be given to local charities in Front Royal. All proceeds from photos taken with pets will be given to the Warren County Animal Shelter. Santa will have a mailbox available for all letters and list at Jennerations Hair Salon.
w w w. m a r i o s t r a i n s . c o m
REPAIR PAINT SERVICE
Mon Fri 7:30 to 5:30. Sat 9-12
WE WORK WITH ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES!
540-631-7500
210 E. 4th Street, Front Royal, VA
Fiscal Cliff
Ill let you handle that one, Lickson smiled. However, we will note he did not contradict our notion that such a belief in direct Divine inspiration for ones ideas could make one less likely to achieve some of the key negotiating steps cited in his book such as: valuing the other side; abandoning a must win attitude; identifying the real problem; measured communication aimed at achieving a rational solution with the best of several options included; and perhaps most fundamentally, taking off the mask in this case it would seem, the Prophet of God mask. What I will say is I think the internalization of communications through technology is at play. Even if the kind of compromise they are talking about today is reached, it appears to again be an interim solution, not a permanent one, Lickson continued. And until both sides reach the point of realizing the importance of preserving the relationship with the other, not just getting a political advantage, and acknowledge the value of the other and their viewpoint the obstacles toward collaboration and resolution are not resolved. We asked Lickson if since those in receipt of his letters may not have time to read right now Christmas wrapping and what not would he consider an invite to present a capsule summary of his book and the steps toward meaningful problem resolution to the president and Boehner. Would I actually go to DC if requested? The answer is yes if the request was made with a view to genuinely resolve the issues - i.e. from people whose masks have been removed or who, in my opinion, are sincere about really showing up for the work necessary. Any thought on the chances of that? All I can hope for is that in spite of technology and the fact we will use new means of communication through technology, we cannot abandon the old and successful oneon-one personal communication, he replied. Bottom line The impetus of the current fiscal cliff situation is that a temporary political compromise reached by Congress on conflicting economic and budgetary theories that allowed the U.S. government to continue to function financially through the end of the year is about to come to an end, leading to a necessity of revisiting those conflicting theories from the political left and right in order to keep major government institutions funded. This writers take is that it is essentially a debate over increasing revenue streams versus cutting spending, with little political wiggle room left in between, even if that means radical cuts to the national budget and the ability of the government to function while making a political point: Proposed from the left, an end to Bush-era tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans as most recently described in the White House plan two percent of the U.S. population making over $50,000 per year while maintaining social safety net
Two of Licksons books on mediating disputes and in this case it appears related to mental illness. Well we offered, judging not only from the fiscal cliff impasse, but also some partisan political reactions to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy that includes the idea that more guns in the hands of more people is the solution to gun violence in America, we might be able to say the same thing the role of mental illness about those involved in modern American political discourse. We asked Lickson if it might be harder to move toward reasonable resolutions of political impasses with profound economic and social impacts when one side expresses a belief they are speaking for the will of God as some elected officials and their constituents increasingly appear to.
Come play the best 9 hole course in the Valley!

Conveniently located just off I-66 in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley! New Weekday Afternoon Golf Rate $12 w/o cart $22 w/ cart 18 holes including green fees. Monday through Friday after 3:00pm
Warren County residents receive a 10% discount on greens and cart fees. Bring your drivers license or other proof of residency for discount.
Call for more information www.warrencountyva.net
(540) 636-9061
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Grey, Auto, Turbo, Grey, Extd Cab, 4wd, 5.3l V8, One Only 6k Miles Owner, Gm Certified, 35k Miles stk #P2121 $16,910
stk #V12219A
$23,995
2102 Ford Focus Sel Silver, Auto, 4cyl, Only 30k Miles stk #P2129 $15,250
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2wd, Local Trade, Only 83k Miles stk #P2114A $10,700
9015 WINCHESTER RD., FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630
BUICK GMC
GIVE US A CALL! Ask For Mark!
SHENANDOAH
2011 Toyota Corolla Le Silver, Auto, 4cyl, Power Options, 28k Miles stk #A3372 $13,993
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Blue, Auto, Leather, Only 34k Miles stk #A3374 $13,800
2012 Toyota Tundra Red, Crew Cab, 4wd, One Owner, Only 2k Miles stk #V12249A $31,995
2011 Mercedes C300 White, Leather, Navigation, Sunroof, And Only 30k Miles stk #P2132 $28,993
540-660-9225
Maroon, Auto, V6, Local Trade, 96k Miles stk #A3355A $3,998
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2009 Buick Enclave
2006 Chrysler 300

Silver, Touring Edition, Leather, V6, Only 76k Miles
stk #V12014A
Blue, One Owner, Leather, Loaded, Only 52k Miles stk # V12120A $22,988
$11,994
2007 Cadillac Dts Silver, Auto, V8, Leather, Only 48k Miles stk #A3366A $17,932
www.shenandoahbuickgmc.com
Prices do NOT include tax, tags, registration or 299.50 processing fee. Sale ends 12.31.12. See dealer for details
programs, most prominently Social Security and Medicare without funding cuts. At the basis of this theory is an emphasis on increasing revenue streams to the federal government to deal with a national deficit nothing new on the American scene. This particular deficit has been ballooned by over a decade of funding two wars and the calamitous consequences of an often criminal, if rarely prosecuted, speculation-based private-sector financial and banking system. It is a financial system whose criminals are not prosecuted for their crimes because from both sides of the political aisle it is called too big to fail or apparently be held legally accountable, as the rest of us not in control of the flow of trillions of dollars worldwide, would be. versus from the right, no tax hikes on the richest Americans and major cuts to the social safety net, or as they like to call them Entitlement Programs like Social Security, Medicare, Welfare and Unemployment Insurance, in order to deal with the National Debt through fiscal austerity (including cuts to worker wages and benefits per the state political push to anti-union, so-called right to work legislation see European Union riots in Spain, Greece, Portugal for consequences of austerity-based so-
Fiscal Cliff
lutions), rather than increasing revenue streams. This side claims to tax the wealthy is to remove their ability to be job creators despite the fact that they have not created jobs in any manner significant to the national economy in decades while creating the greatest wealth gap in U.S. history.
PROTECT YOUR AUTO THIS WINTER!

Walmart Shopping Center
Front Royal, VA 22630
(Next to Lowes)
Exterior Wash Exterior Wash Plus
540-636-WASH
(9274)
Unlimited Ask about detailing while Wash Club you wait
Detailing UNLIMITED WASH CLUB

WASH C
FREE WASH
on your Birthday!
Gift Cards Available!
A GREAT gift for that hard-to-buy-for person!
Get a 10% added value
FREE
WWW.EXPRESSWASHANDDETAIL.COM
$3 OFF
ULTIMATE WASH
ENTER CODE #1013
Valid until 1/31/2013
Cannot be combined with any other offers. Special pricing valid until 1/31/13
FULL/COMBO DETAIL
OFF ONLY $1 OFF $29/mo.

FULL/COMBO DETAIL
$25
Double Wheel & Tire Cleaner Double High Pressure Blaster Wheel & Tire Scrubber Bug Buster Cleaner ENTER CODE #1014 110 Hp High Velocity Blow Dryers Valid until 1/31/2013
Supreme Wash Plus:
$14 $11 $8
Reg. Reg.
Reg.
UNLIMITED WASH CLUB
$2 OFF
SUPREME WASH
ENTER CODE #1012
Valid until 1/31/2013
Double Soft Cloth Wash Triple Foam Conditioner Single Wheel & Tire Cleaner Single High Pressure Blasters Under Carriage Flush 60 Hp High Velocity Blow Dryers
Express Wash Plus:
EXPRESS WASH
Presoak Clear Coat Protector Single Soft Cloth Wash Spot Free Rinse 20 Hp High Velocity Blow Dryers
Includes:
State
Salahis agenda is a vague but populist one that few would oppose: working to promote the Commonwealth; promoting business and jobs; promoting troops and defense; promoting the agriculture industry; working for lower taxes and less regulation and promoting clean energy production.
An unlikely candidate on the road to Richmond

Tareq Salahis celebrity merges with candidacy in gripping reality campaign
noteworthy that in our conversation with the unlikeliest of candidates for Governor of Virginia, Tareq Salahi yes, that Tareq Salahi from the White House State Dinner and Real Housewives of DC fame made his efforts to embrace minority voters almost a central theme of our recent interview. Salahi has two versions of his website, one in English and one in Spanish. He says he is the first Va. gubernatorial candidate to do so. When we spoke, Salahi was packing to head to the Richmond area to meet with a wide variety of businesses, media and groups including black and Latino community leaders. The Tareq Salahi of the past few years was a mountain of stress, his world seemingly falling apart around him. He lost a father, his wife and the family business. The Tareq Salahi of 01 seems calmer, more relaxed and focused like a laser beam on the road ahead. It is a refreshing change. But there are two Tareq Salahis. There is Tareq Salahi the candidate. There is also Tareq Salahi the celebrity who burst onto the national stage by attending a White House State Dinner without an official ticket, who had national television networks literally camped outside his Warren County home running a video feed so the morning shows could switch live in case anything happened. He forever added the term gate crasher to the first sentence of his biography. That same Tareq Salahi once called me to complain about the term in a story I had written. I am an alleged gatecrasher, he said, Alleged. Well times have changed. So much so that the former Fauquier County winemaker now embraces the term. You can tell by the name of his website: CrashTheVote.com.
As pointed out in this WWBT broadcast, Warren County resident Tareq Salahi is traveling the state in his unconventional made-for-TV campaign for governor, promising to attend every local meeting where Republicans choose their delegates to the state convention. By Dan McDermott Warren County Report In terms of minority inclusion and outreach, the election of 01 was a disaster for the Republican Party. Cemented by that infamous 47-percent video, the GOP message wasnt selling and minorities werent buying. Republicans even lost the once rock-solid Florida Cuban vote. In his book Why Romney Lost, former George W. Bush speechwriter David Frum pulls no punches when describing the partys almost deliberate effort to drive a wedge between their party and minority and lower income voters. To be a patriot is to love your country as it is, Frum writes. Those who seem to despise half of America will never be trusted to govern any of it. Those who cherish only the countrys past will never be entrusted with its future. Perhaps with this in mind, it was
drop off location
Nows the time to buy! Best Prices! Lowest Interest Rates!

Your key to great homes at great prices with great financing
Contact me for availability of homes and land starting under $200,000

100% Financing for qualified first-time buyers
Hardwood Floors; Master Suite with deluxe bath; open floor plan; fireplace; deck.
Sharon And a Joyful Holiday Season Graduate MD School of NDGAA Certified from all of us here at Pet Grooming Grooming since 1994 Grooming since 1981 Shear Elegance! This Saturday, December 22, 10am - 5pm will be Santas last visit for pictures before heading back to the North Pole!
Come out and help support the Humane Society of Warren County and Toys for Tots!
Karen
Merry Christmas
540-551-2162
conniesmallwood@mris.com www.conniesmallwood.com
Connie Smallwood
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Everyday! 6am - 10pm
Front Royal Diner Family

from
Happy Holidays
Call to get your pets ready for the Holidays
Restaurant
$4.99
Appointments going quickly!

(In front of UPS)
Breakfast Specials Mon-Fri 6-11am
Lunch Specials Mon-Fri 11-3pm

Includes Soup & Chips
Shear Elegance Pet Boutique

918 John Marshall Hwy. Front Royal
$1.99
Home Cooking at its Best!
865 John Marshall Hwy

(across from Weichert Realtors)
540-636-2270
540-622-8085
All Breed Dogs & Cats Welcome
Those who seem to despise half of America will never be trusted to govern any of it. Those who cherish only the countrys past will never be entrusted with its future. Republican strategist/author David Frum
State
plans to attend every local Republican meeting where delegates are chosen in the months leading up to the convention. Salahis agenda is a vague but populist one that few would oppose: working to promote the Commonwealth of Virginia; promoting business and jobs; promoting troops and defense personnel; promoting the agriculture industry; working for lower taxes and less regulation and promoting clean energy production. In the months ahead, Tareq Salahi the candidate is likely to show up in your town. If you miss the road show youll be able to tune in to your TV in 014 and watch the recap with Tareq Salahi the celebrity. editor@warrencountyreport.com
It is a central theme to his campaign which while unconventional, is surprisingly robust. As for the Crash the Vote moniker, Im just having fun with it, he said. While political candidates often have TV cameras around them, Salahi is often accompanied at events and on the road by entire production
crew. In It To Win It is the working title of a reality documentary being made for a movie or series to be broadcast sometime after the November, 01 election. Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Salahi says he plans to gather at least 0,000 signatures to get on the
ballot, twice the number required. While he is running for the Republican nomination and is currently on the road in an effort to line up delegates he says he will be on the ballot in November regardless of whether he wins at the state party convention. In the meantime Salahi says he
Loving Arms Assisted Living

To Everything ere Is A Season, A Time For Every Purpose Under Heaven Ecclesiastes 3:1
As ion Aides, N red Medicat iste istant CNAS, Reg Activities Ass Director and Activity sician House Phy
Thank you for a ll you d o for our grandfather . Our prayers are wit h him daily, a s well as wit h you and a ll t he staff. Sincerely, Vick i Jowel l
Independent Assisted Living Apartments and Assisted Care Suites
Mountain Mystic
Trading Company
First of all thank you for all you have done for Mom. She is really feeling at home now. All of the Aids are great. They all get Moms humor. You can not know how much less stress I have since Mom has been there. When I go to visit her its in a home, such a great feeling. Sandy Wolf
Our Mystique Has Grown!

Offering a wide variety of sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, chimes, rock and mineral specimens, books, cards, journals, relaxing and meditative music, tapestries, candles, incense, fragrance and essentials oils, stickers, and so many more one of a kind items!
Open everyday from 10-6, except Satruday 10-5 & Sunday from 12-5 Closed on Wednesdays
Loving Arms is passionate about providing safe, comfortable living for our residents. We offer gracious senior living with all new spacious apartments, mini-suites and semi-privates offering all levels of care and service.
215 South Street Front Royal 635-6318
Are you stuck in neutral? Feel like you just cant get ahead?
Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education can help
YOU GET IN GEAR!

FREE PRACTICE TEST
December5, 2012 January 1, 2012 Lord Fairfax Community College Room 110 9 a.m. Call NOW to Register and for more information!
Shelly Cook, RN, Owner/ Administrator

For reservations, brochure and to schedule your personal tour please call
Free Adult Education classes, practice tests, and vouchers to take the exam for free. ESL classes also available.
540-869-0747 www.needmyged.org
(540) 635-7923
lovingarmsva.com
103 Lee Brurke Road
GED and GED Testing Service are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (ACE). They may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of ACE or GED Testing Service. The GED and GED Testing Service brands are administered by GED Testing Service, LLC under license from the American Council on Education.
Community
Town & County Roundup:
Builders help refit Martiez home; solar lawsuit arguments scheduled
Martiez Roswell-Bradshaw, pre-surgery during last year at Ressie Jeffries before moving on to WCMS.
By Malcolm Barr Sr. & Roger Bianchini Warren County Report We recently heard it announced at a town meeting that members of the Warren County Builders Association were helping refit a portion of the family home of local teen heart transplant recipient Martiez Bradshaw-Rowell. Family friends tell us it is hoped 14-year-old Martiez will be able to return home early in the coming year after post surgery rehab in both Philadelphia where his surgery took place and more recently in the D.C. area. Martiezs story is a remarkable one. Born with a congenital heart defect, last Christmas he began experiencing chest pains and was taken to the UVA Hospital before being transferred to a Philadelphia hospital three weeks later where he became only the second youth in the nation to receive an artificial heart transplant on Jan. 6, 01. A matching donor for a permanent heart was later identified and Martiez received that heart on March 7. The brave youngster, the oldest of seven children, has dealt with myriad complications since. Happy Holidays and get home soon, Martiez! Solar arguments Final written briefs and oral arguments to determine if the re-filed $0-million lawsuit by local business men Greg Horton and Donnie Poe as principals of SolAVerde will proceed to trial have been scheduled. SolAVerde was a company that attempted to partner with and incorporate a solar energy plan into
the Town of Front Royals Electric Energy Department in 009-10. Following a Dec. 17 court date, a summary of the plaintiff s case is slated to be submitted by Jan. 7, 01; a response from the defense, as we understand it in the re-filed case still both the town and three councilmen serving during the town-SolAVerde negotiations (HollowayLauder-Sayre), must be filed by Jan. 1, with oral arguments on those briefs to be heard in Warren County Circuit Court on Feb. 1. According to plaintiff attorney David Silek, should his side prevail in those arguments the plaintiff s next move will be to file a motion to compel the deposition of former Northern Virginia Daily reporter Ben Orcutt. Now living in Richmond, Orcutt through an attorney has refused to be deposed regarding the case and his role in reporting and revealing confidential staff memos regarding inquiries and/or allegations by some defendants of bribes being offered to then Town Manager Michael Graham to forward the project. It was later determined those bribes were simply projected jobs, educational outreach programs tied to the project and economic investment in the community from the proposed project. Denny retires After over 8 years on the job, Town Energy Services Operations Manager (we think it used to be called Electric Department Maintenance Department) Denny Pennington is retiring. Denny was honored by the mayor and council during the Dec. 10 meeting GOOD JOB, Denny.
Santa Claus inquires whether FR Rotary President Daniel Pond III has been naughty or nice this year during recent Rotary gathering and farewell party for outgoing R-MA President Major General Henry Hobgood. Photo Cindy Rodney
Toray accident We learned that WC Fire & Rescue responded to a call at Toray Plastics. Our information is that a maintenance worker fell off the roof while working at night. He was flown to Fairfax Trauma Center where we believe he is listed in stable condition. We hope to have more on this incident in the next issue. Bow WOW?!!? After hearing conflicting information from potentially impacted dog breeders and small kennel operators and the county zoning administrator on the reasons for proposed changes to Conditional Use Permit criteria on those operations, the county board of supervisors unanimously voted on Dec. 18 to delay action. The supervisors will discuss the issue at a Jan. work session and revisit the changes for a vote on Jan. 15. While county Zoning Administrator Erick Moore said the county was simply responding to complaints from neighbors about such operations in order to provide more stringent and clearer controls, two women involved in dog businesses had contradictory stories. Those stories included allegations of abusive behavior by neighbors that included profanity launched in ear shot of their children, who they said were raised around their dogs, dead animals left in mailboxes and the dropping off of abandoned dog
at their doorstep after they acquired earlier Conditional Use Permits to operate from the county. Youre only hearing the complaints; there are things you are not seeing, one woman told the supervisors of what she claimed were frivolous complaints substantiated as frivolous by state agency investigations into those complaints. In defense of his proposed code changes, Moore not only cited some previous code violations now corrected by one of those kennel public hearing speakers, but also particularly cruel conditions some animals were kept under in basement crate conditions. However, that incident did not involve either woman addressing council, or their operations. And those women later wondered to us why existing laws werent acted on to prevent any animal cruelty situations county officials came across, rather than add additional regulations to their operations. Hobgoods bid adieu at Rotary Xmas event The old Scottish song Auld Lang Syne (Should old acquaintance be forgot ...) was singularly appropriate at the Randolph-Macon Academy cafeteria Dec. 14 since a concert, traditional over the past decade or so, would be R-MA President Major General Henry M. Mack Hobgoods last for the Rotary Club of Front Royal. Hobgood, who retires in June, and his wife, Carolyn, cohosted the event.
Almost 100 Rotarians and their guests flocked to the R-MA campus for lunch and the holiday concert featuring the 0-member R-MA Chorus, directed by Michael DeMato. In brief remarks, Hobgood commented on the excellent relationship the private school has retained with the community. He added: Front Royal has been nothing but hospitable to our R-MA students. Three former mayors, Eugene Tewalt, James Eastham, and John Marlow were among those in attendance, as was Warren County Schools Superintendent Pam McInnis. Disparate carols and seasonal songs from The First Noel to Santa Baby (remember Eartha Kitt?) were among the choirs musical renderings, including such individual pieces beginning with a quartet (students Louisa Stanwich, Macaya Yeo, Margot Cramer, and Regina Song) singing the National Anthem. Song and Ragib Hoq combined in a duet as did Cramer and Hoq, and Macaya Yao and Stanwich. Gina Park was the solo violinist. (Louisa Stanwich contributed to report) Wayside Inn goes on the market It was reported earlier this month that the historic Wayside Inn in Middletown, bought at auction following the death of longtime owner Leo M. Bernstein, was up for sale. The asking price is $1.5 million. The announcement immediately raised questions of whether the Wayside Theatre, formerly owned and developed by Bernstein, was also being sold. It is not. In published comments, Bernsteins grand daughter, Ami Aronson, president of the Bernstein Family Foundation, described the Wayside Inn, opened in the late 1700s, as an incredible gem in Americas history... Following its sale, she hoped it would continue as a hotel and restaurant. Elks annual Xmas party Front Royal Elks Lodge 8 held their annual Seniors Christmas Party Dec. 8, preparing some 00 hot meals with the help of volunteers. The seniors were joined by children and grandchildren of Elks members. For the elderly unable to attend, meals were delivered meals to homes of shut-ins, according to Jane Wine, lodge secretary.
Business
and bigger organizations. He helped me by donating equipment and can warehouse large quantities of recyclables for me, he said. Also toward this end, he already adheres to the guidelines set for certification by not doing things like pulling out the usable parts and either sending the rest overseas or throwing it into illegal landfill. When I get certified, I will also be able to take recycling from schools, he said. To sum up his business philosophy, he said, I believe in treating people not only as customers, but more as friends or family, I want them to have a connection and have an honest and fair experience-to get their moneys worth and not pay for more than what they actually need. KMG Computers is located at 67 N. Commerce Ave. in Front Royal. Hours are: Mon.- Fri., 10:0 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.- p.m. Closed Sundays For information call 540-6-8055 or visit www.kmgcomputersllc.com
KMG Computers adds free recycle of old monitors to services
Craig Gosnell proudly displays the KMG Computers sign outside of his new business at 637 N. Commerce Ave. in Front Royal By Carol Ballard Warren County Report Craig Gosnell has just opened a new business, KMG Computers on North Commerce Ave. in Front Royal, and along with full sales, service, and computer repair, he adds a green element with his recycling program for unwanted electronics. I dont charge for people to drop off their computers, he said, looking around his brand new shop stocked with computer-related accessories and other new, used, and recycled equipment. A good example of a needed service like this, he asserted, is the abundance of heavy computer monitors loaded with mercury. One reason why they are sitting in illegal landfills or on the side of the road is because a recycling center can charge as much as $10 to $0 to take the screen, he explained. Since opening on Nov. 1 across from Marlow Motors, in the location formerly occupied by Springfield Computers, business has started to pick up in the last week, and folks have begun to drop off significant amounts of recyclable pieces. Individuals can drop it off here and Ill erase information on the hard drives-its a liability if I dont. And Ill destroy the hard drive in front of someone, if theyre concerned about their data, he said. He accepts any electronics, game systems, flat screen and older model TVs, excepting floor models. If its valuable to me and I can fix it or resell, I will buy it from them, he said. But the main part of his business is based on sales and service. Craig says he is fully qualified to repair and to build custom PCs from scratch. He upgrades operating systems and replaces motherboards, keyboards and screens and typically gives a 0-day warranty for parts and labor. He is also qualified to perform data transfer from one device to another and to recover data depending on the severity of the damage to a computers drive. I had someone who brought in a hard drive that electricity had zapped and I got all the data back in an hour. They had been told it was not recoverable. I will try to do that because I know all the tricks, he said. His approach is to talk to people when they come in and help them to understand what needs to be done, not to confuse them with complex
Craig Gosnell inside KMG Computers terminology. And he is convinced that he has an unbeatable price. If a machine is worth $70, I wont charge them $170 to fix it, especially if I could put them in a new laptop for $180. I offer quick service, and good quality, he said proudly. With close to 15 years working on computers - being self-taught in the beginning - and now with a family, Craig is focused on making a success of his new venture. He also gives a lot of credit to his wife Cassie who helped him with financing. KMG stands for Kenna Marie Gosnell, his daughter. After learning by doing for a few years, he went to school at Bokonon Systems in Martinsburg and earned certification in A+, enabling him to work with operating systems. Craigs next goal is to get certification to recycle bigger lots of throwaways. His friend and backup in this venture is Rob Ruiz of A-1 computers in Martinsburg who already works with larger lots from public schools
PINOCCIOS CLOCK REPAIR

Authorized Service Center for Howard Miller & Sligh Licensed and Insured House Calls Available Antique or Modern Serving the valley for over 36 years
Meet one of them.

Until recently, you had to leave our area to find a specialist in surgical oncology. Now fellowship-trained surgical oncologist Patrick Wagner, MD, has joined our cancer care team. He has extensive experience in using surgical techniques to diagnose and treat cancer. Dr. Wagner works together with our medical and radiation oncologists and the other members of our multi-specialty team to treat a particular type of cancer: yours.
www.pinocciosclockrepair.net
(540) 636-7369
Front Royal Oratorio Society - New Singers Wanted

The Front Royal Oratorio Society rehearsal season for the Spring 01 concert begins Monday, January 7, 01. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7:0 p.m. to 9:0 p.m. at Front Royal United Methodist Church. We welcome new singers! No audition required, just a love of music and a desire to share music with your community. Visit our website frontroyaloratoriosociety.org for more information or give us a call! 540-65-484.
The best in cancer care, right here.
To learn more, visit www.valleyhealthlink.com/cancerservices, or call 540-536-2551 or 855-9-VH HOPE (855-984-4673).
The arts
Kathleen Howards Dance of Life

WCHS graduate making her mark in world of dance
Michelle Tafel and Kathleen Howard in Flight of Fancy. Photo by Matt Constanza Kathleen Howard as she will appear in the Snow pas De Deus in the Nutrcracker. Photo by Theo Kossenas
By Leslie Fiddler Warren County Report Warren County High School 005 graduate Kathleen Howard is writing her own story as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and computer animator. Im doing all the things I love to do said Howard. Im pretty blessed, its kind of amazing really she reflected while contemplating her upcoming performances as the Snowqueen and Flower Soloist in Olney Ballet Theaters Nutcracker. I even get to wear my favorite tutu. After the Nutcracker, Howard is appearing with the contemporary ballet company MOVEius Dance in DCs fourth annual INTERSECTIONS Festival in February. Its a hard show to get into she mused but their adjudicators saw
our Fringe show and invited us to participate. Professional choreographers have been setting pieces on the company: Howard will perform as a soloist and with the company. The Fringe show Howard mentioned? Her choreography Flight of Fancy: A Steampunk Ballet, set upon MOVEius Dance, was declared a charming and tangy new work by reviewer Celia Wren of the Washington Post and chosen an Editors Pick Top 10 of the 01 Capital Fringe. In addition to performing and choreographing, Howard teaches ballet at The Washington Ballet. In April she will dance a pas de deux with Florian Rouiller, hosted by MOVEius Dance. Howards life involves more than dance. She also provides art
direction, animation and marketing expertise for Dog Hill Studio, a Warren County database design company she founded with her father Earl. How does she do it all? Luckily, her work and teaching schedules give her the freedom to train and dance at the professional level. As well, Howard trained and competed internationally as a ballerina; has a Bachelors of Art His-
tory with a minor in Leadership from the University of Virginia and has been certified in D animation and Interactive Media at Boston Universitys Center for Digital Imaging Arts. When asked what she would like to share with Warren County
Report readers Howard replied If I could tell people anything from my story it is that you should never let go of your dreams, but let them change and evolve because you never know what is in store for you. It may be far greater than you ever expected or planned.
Childrens Parties & Events

We offer ALL INCLUSIVE themed childrens birthday parties! Some themes include princess tea parties and pirate parties!
WE do all the work, YOU have all the fun!!

NEW LOCATION!
216 E. Main Street charming_chaos@hotmail.com
Check out our
540-398-1577
Community
sity sport at either Warren County High School or Skyline High School Shall have excelled in athletics Shall have excelled in academics Shall have made an impact on the Front Royal-Warren County community Must have demonstrated the highest in ethical standards By June 1 of each year the Nominations Committee of the Rotary Club of Front Royal shall make a recommendation to the Board of Directors of the candidates to receive the top female and top male awards. The Board of Directors shall then vote to affirm or deny the recommendation. The Club will make the awards at a meeting in the month of June. Club President J. Daniel Pond III stated that, We are very excited to establish this award program to honor the top male and female student-athletes in the school system. We are also extremely honored to name the awards after John Marlow and Heidi Moore, two individuals who exemplified excellence in athletics and academics and who lived their lives in service to their community. Former Warren County Athletic Director and current WCPS HR Director Buck Smith stated that, The life lessons learned through interscholastic athletic participation far exceeds the scoreboard. The development of character and integrity are true measures of a leader; both on and off the playing field. John and Heidi, by their athletic talents, scholastic achievements, and service to their community-embody the true meaning of this award. Past Club President Doug Stanley, who worked to establish the award added, We truly believe that Heidi and John represent the best in what we are looking for in recipients of these awards, both on and off the field.
Front Royal Rotary establishes Student-Athlete Awards
The late Heidi Moore
A younger John Marlow - pretty scary, John
Rotary Club of Front Royal has announced that it is establishing an annual student-athlete award to recognize the top male and female student-athletes that attends either War-ren County High School or Skyline High School. The awards are named to honor of two individuals who exemplify the phrase student-athlete. The top female athlete award is named for Heidi
Moore and the top male athlete award for John Marlow. Heidi Moore, Warren County High School Class of 1999, held school records in six individual track and field events. Heidi also claimed the Northwestern District triple jump record, was a 1-time all-Northwestern District selection, seven-time all-Region II pick, and a five-time all-state honoree.
Every year American Municipal Power (AMP) offers scholarships to its members. The Town of Front Royal is a member; therefore, those employees who work in the Energy Resource Department, Finance Department, Town Managers Office or who are members of the Town Council have the opportunity, for their children graduating from high school in 01, to apply for a $,000 Richard H. Gorsuch Scholarship. All other employees and citizens children who will be graduating from high school in 01 and live in a household that receives electricity from the Town of Front Royal can apply for the $,000 Lyle B. Wright Scholarship. Students cannot apply for both and must be attending an institute of higher learning after graduation and have a cumulative grade-point average of .0 or better on a 4.0 scale. If you are interested in more information, please contact Tina Presley at tpres-ley@frontroyalva.com or 65-8007. Warren County High School and Skyline High School Guidance Counselor Offices have the information on these two scholarships as well. Deadline for applications to the Town Managers Office is January 15, 01. (From a release)
Town announces annual AMP scholarship
She was named the schools Most Outstanding Girls Track & Field Performer three straight years (1997-1999) and twice served as captain of the track team. Heidi was also named the AFLAC Most Outstanding Athlete in 1999 and the Elks Stu-dent of the Year in 1999, and was the schools prom queen that year. Heidi attended James Madison University, where she earned both undergraduate and masters (Communication Sciences and Disorders) degrees. Heidi died in October 009 after a lengthy battle with cancer. John Marlow, Warren County High School Class of 1957, was a member of the un-defeated 1956 football team. At one point he held the WCHS Basketball career total points record and was a basketball
team captain. He was a Track and Field District champion in the discus. John went on to earn three letters in football and track & field at the University of Virginia. After college he moved back to his hometown to head Marlow Motors. John was elected to the Warren County Board of Supervisors in 1968 and served as Chairman of the Board 1974 to 1978. He also served as Mayor of the Town of Front Royal from 198-90. Recipients shall have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in athletics in individual or team sports and have made a lasting contribution to their school and the Front Royal-Warren County community and meet the following criteria: Shall have earned a letter in a var-
Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com To contribute, go to the Festivals website, www.musicfest.org or send a check to SVMF, PO Box 58, Woodstock, Va., 664, or call the Festival office, (540) 459-96. The Festival can also accept gifts of other assets and pledges. Call the office for more information.
Regional Arts & Music
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival at 50 - looking to next 50

$50 at 50 years to assure SVMF evolves over another half century
eniors! S
485 South St.
You may be missing out on a FREE gym membership!
Dont allow this stage to remain empty - The Shenandoah Valley Music Festivals Future Fifty Fund asks you to help keep the show going for 50 more years. Photo Peggy Easterly/Image Graphics
By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report A recent press release from one of our favorite regional arts venues, the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival in nearby Orkney Springs in Shenandoah County, announced a 50th Anniversary Fundraising drive, the Future Fifty Fund, for that Golden Anniversary year of 01. The goal is to raise $100,000 in the coming year to help offset a two-year trend of decreasing revenues. There are many reasons for the special drive, Festival President Dennis Lynch explained in the Dec. 10 press release. One reason is to celebrate the anniversary. Another reason is to get the Festival through a financial rough patch and to ensure the future of the Valleys favorite summer music place. A final reason is to give the Festival a good start on its next half-century. We decided to give our old friend Lynch a call to get any details that might be lurking between the lines of the PR. We first met Dennis when he was the Front Royal-Warren County beat reporter for The Northern Virginia Daily back in the early 1990s before he moved on to his current position as one driving force in maintaining the musical and cultural legacy that the Shenandoah Valley Musical Festival has established over half a century. With coverage of another event
pushing our scheduled meeting at Samuels Public Library back to near its 5 p.m. closing time, we retreated (apparently even library Director Nicki Lynchs husband cant get an after-hours key) to a quiet table just up Criser Road at Joes Steakhouse to get the lowdown. Lynch began by elaborating on information in the press release: a combination of factors, including the overall impacts of a down economy, rising gas prices, and particular to the festival in 011 and 01, some bad weather during inopportune dates of key festival shows have pushed revenue down over the past two years. The past several years have been difficult for everyone in the not-for-profit arts and culture business, because of the bad economy. The Festival is no exception. Unseasonable weather at the end of July for the past few years has also hurt the Festivals business, Lynch told us. That combination of factors has resulted in lower than expected ticket sales and lower than expected fundraising. So, while there are concerns about the long-term future were these trends to continue, I want to nip any rumors about the short term there WILL BE a 01 season. And our goal is to assure there will be many, many more beyond that. The Festival is about great music and fun times
Continued pg. 22
Golds Gym, Front Royal has been approved as your official SilverSneakers facility. Some health insurance companies offer this program through Healthways. Check with yours today!
www.goldsgym.com/frontroyalva
540-636-3400
rry ChHappiness as eHealth and ristm M

from our family to yours
Offering Something Different in Senior Living
10 minutes South of Front Royal, 15 minutes North of Luray
Call today to schedule your personal tour!

973 Buck Mt. Rd., Bentonville, Va.
(540) 636-2008
www.HiddenSpringsSeniorLiving.com
RE-INVENTING CUSTOMER SERVICE!

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Family owned - so we treat you like family. Our Technicians have combined over 80 years of technical experience. Serving The Shenandoah Valley for over 65 Years. New extended hours to serve you better. Our Own Exclusive Service Rewards Plan. Complimentary car wash on most services. Rental car available on site Shuttle service available.
is
#1
Transmission Brake Power Steering Coolant Differential

Plus any applicable tax, shop supplies and environmental fees. One coupon per visit. Coupon must be presented prior to service write-up. Offer ends JANUARY 31, 2013. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupons or in-store specials. Good only at MARLOW MOTOR COMPANY.
Fluid System Service Flush
25 OFF
00
ANY
Buy 1 Oil Change at $5995

GET THE NEXT 3 OIL CHANGES
Up to 5 Quarts, synthetic oil. Some models slightly higher. Excludes Diesels

Plus any applicable tax, shop supplies and environmental fees. One coupon per visit. Coupon must be presented prior to service write-up.Offer ends JANUARY 31, 2013. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupons or in-store specials. Good only at MARLOW MOTOR COMPANY.
FREE
WITH ANY Scheduled Mileage Service Interval
FREE Wiper Blades

WE WILL OR ANY
30 OFF
00
Front or Rear Pad Replacement & Machining Rotors

Brake Service
ANY
Buy 4 Tires & Receive

4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FREE
00
ANY
$89.95 $AVINGS!
MEET BEAT
COMPETITORS COUPON PRICING
Must be within a 20 mile radius. Coupon must be presented prior to write-up. Plus any applicable tax, shop supplies and environmental fees. One coupon per visit. Coupon must be presented prior to service write-up. Offer ends JANUARY 31, 2013. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupons or in-store specials. Good only at MARLOW MOTOR COMPANY.
Battery & Charging System Check
FREE
BY
10%
with Diagnostic Printout

50 OFF
($40 Value)
30k -60k - 90k Mile Service

plus 1 Day Complimentary get Rental Car
23 POINT HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSPECTION

~ No Appointment Needed - Just bring it in!
FREE PIT STOP!

Additional charge for synthetic motor oil and diesel engine.
Look Good for the Holidays!!
Protect Your Vehicles Finish this Winter!
Plus 15%
OFF Any Repairs Noted During Inspection
Hand wax Hand wash Clean interior Clean engine compartment & trunk
Some vehicles slightly higher.
COMPLETE Savings! Vehicle Detailing

$
50
95
Reg. $149 .9
00
99
2009 Scion tC Coupe

2 dr. coupe, 2.4L I-4, Auto 70K miles Stock # A139B
2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4

4 dr, V-6 cyl 112K Miles Stock #A131B
2011 Fird Fiesta SEL

4 dr, 4 cyl., Auto 34K Miles Stock #U144A
2001 Ford Explorer Sport

2 dr, V-6 cyl, Auto. 106K miles Stock #13JP33N
$13,997
$9,997
$14,695
$6,995
TAX, TAGS & TITLE FEES NOT INCLUDED. $289 PROCESSING FEE not included. All vehicles subject to prior sale. 2.75% APR financing is subject to approved credit and limited to 2008 and newer model year vehicles. 2.75% APR for 72 months results in monthly payment equal to $15.09 per thousand financed. Zero down on approved credit.
Mon - Fri 7AM - 7PM Sat 8AM - 5PM Closed Sunday
TAP ETC.
Dance and Theater Arts Studio
Offering: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Bboy, Lyrical, Zumba, Acting, Voice and so much more! Coming soon: Ballroom, Toddler Tumbling and Pole Dancing!
Gift Certificates available and make great stocking stuffers!
Year-End
KISMET ACRES FARM
Sale
Meet our Alpacas!

OPEN DAILY 11-4 December 21-31
weekends and by appointment 6 Choke Cherry Lane Capon Bridge, WV 26711
540-454-8078 www.tapetc.com
Last minute gifts Alpacas - HUGE discounts!
www.KismetAcres.com 304-856-3664 info@kismetacres.com
RED STORM
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Boys ages 14 - 18 years old
Now accepting registration for Youth Registration is Ongoing Basketball Teams!

for Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity Boys Teams
Americana Signs & Engraving

119 Chester St. Front Royal Va 22630 540-622-2060 - Fax 540.622.2070
Heaven Sent Shoppes
& ourThank you to loyal clientele

SignShoppe@gmail.com www.AmericanaSigns.com
Walk-in Registrations Accepted at the Resse Jeffries Elementary School Gym on Criser Road Wednesday and Thursday Evenings 6:00 - 10:00 PM Beginners eager to learn basketball are welcome!
For More Info Contact Coach Mac:
TOBACCO PLUS
Premium Cigars, Discounted Cigarettes, Wide Selection Of Hookahs, Tobacco, Smoking Accessories, Electronic Cigarette Kits, Hookah Tobacco
540-631-0568
REDSTORMHOOPS@YAHOO.COM
90 Riverton Commons Plaza Suite #40 Near Starbucks / Beach Bum Tanning
Warren County Fairgrounds
South Street Grille

Open until 4 PM Christmas Eve
Back to being open 7 days a week by popular demand, starting New Years Day!
ABC on site, We can cater your Holiday party!
Indoor Flea Market

Antiques & Collectables
OPEN Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-5pm
Space Available and New Vendors are Welcome
540-636-6654
424-A South Street
The Cutting Edge Hair Salon Wishes Everyone a Joyous Holiday Season!
Come see us to get your New Christmas Do on!
540-635-2900 633 N. Commerce Ave.
open Christmas Eve. & New Years Day
Rt 522 North Front Royal, Va. 540-635-5827
www.warrencountyfair.com
The Christmas Eve tradition of Operation Santa is conducted by the volunteers of the Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept., Inc. to bring candy and cheer to the children of Front Royal. The department is seeking financial support for this endeavor so that we may continue this tradition without using monies earmarked for emergency services. We would appreciate any financial assistance the community can give. Donations may be sent to The Front Royal Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., Inc., at P.O. Box 567, Front Royal, VA 22630. Thank you for your support.
S & S Tobacco
Anniversary!
One year
477-H South St. Royal Plaza (by Sprint)
540-622-6845
GIVE THE GIFT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME Introduction to the Art of Needlework
8 Hours of Instruction Embroidery Kit & Design
Learn basic embroidery stitches while completing a design suitable for framing!
CLASSES NOW FORMING Class 1 1/5 thru 1/26 Class 2 2/2 thru 2/23
$75 636-7945
Ages 6 60+
P.O. Box 789 Stephens City, VA 540-869-2004
hank You T
To all our customers over this year!
Prosperity Landscaping, your full service landscaping specializing in paver surfaces, segmental block walls and landscaping design with installation of trees, shrubs and flowers.
KMG COMPUTERS
FREE
e-recycling
Prosperity Landscaping offering 10% OFF all their services until January 31, 2013!
Hardscape projects will receive the 10% on the first $5000.00 of the project and 5% on any part exceeding $5000.00
540-622-8055
637 N COMMERCE AVE Mon.-Fri. 10:30-5, Sat. 10-2
Gourmet Delights
204 E Main St.
Fall and early Winter are the best time of year for planting trees and shrubs!
Remember!
Local Art Gift Baskets for Custom Framing ALL Occasions Pottery Shipping Available
Mort Kunstler Christmas Ornaments & much more!! Open 7 days a week thru Christmas
635-8610
Gifts & Framing
Join us for Christmas Worship

Christmas Eve Services: 4:45 pm Organ Prelude 5:00 pm Family Service with Youth Christmas Program and Holy Eucharist 8:45 pm Harp Gathering Music 9:00 pm Prelude with Congregational Carols 9:30 pm Holy Eucharist with Organ and Choir Christmas Day: 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Sunday after Christmas: 8: 00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am A Festival of Congregational Carols & Lessons
entire purchase with this ad

(Excludes consignment items)
20% OFF
Your Source For:

In the heart of Historic Downtown Front Royal

Warrenopoly Onion Hill Gazebo Christmas Ornament Unique Gift Items and Collectibles All occasion greeting cards, including Christmas Cards Mort Kunstler Christmas Ornaments, Mugs and Prints
W el co m i n g
Calvary Episcopal Church

All as
N ei g hb o rs
Mon. - Sat. 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sun. Noon - 5:00 PM
631-7223
Corner of 2nd St & North Royal Ave. Front Royal, VA 22630-2603 Phone: 540-635-2763 Fax: 540-636-1308 Email: calvaryfrontroyal@yahoo.com www.CalvaryEpiscopalChurch.org
Established 1854
213 East Main Street (next to the Daily Grind)
Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com The goal of the Future Fifty Fund is to reach those people and to raise $50 or more from each one dollar for each year of the Festivals existence. If ,000 of those people whose lives have been touched by the Festival make that taxdeductible contribution, the goal will be met. Festival Director Dennis Lynch

Continued from pg. 18
and the organizations goal is to see that continues. And while the fundraising goal of $100,000 in the coming year may seem daunting, Lynch pointed to part of the headline of the announcement of the Future Fifty Fund With a Little Help from Our Friends (perhaps appropriately taken from a song title from a band poised to emerge worldwide in the Festivals inaugural year of 196). We want people to think about the Shenandoah Music Festival and what it means to the entertainment and cultural life of the valley. Concert goers, students who have benefited from music education programs, vendors, so many others tens of thousands of people have been touched in one way or another by the Festival. The goal of the Future Fifty Fund is to reach those people and to raise $50 or more from each one dollar for each year of the Festivals existence. If ,000 of those people whose lives have been touched by the Festival
Lets keep the good times rolling day .... Daytime Photo Peggy Easterly; night shot Steve Stauffer.
... and night. Daytime Photo Peggy Easterly; night shot Steve Stauffer.
make that tax-deductible contribution, the goal will be met, Lynch points out. To contribute, people can go to the secure contribution page at the Festivals website, www. musicfest.org or they can send a check to SVMF, PO Box 58, Woodstock, Va., 664, or they can call the Festival office, (540) 459-96. The Festival can also accept gifts of other assets or
pledges. You may call the office for more information. Feedback & opportunities Lynch said the Festival also
wants to use the Future Fifty Fund effort and the half-century anniversary as an opportunity to strengthen its dialogue with its public Sort of a, How am I doin? report like Ed Koch you
remember him did (as mayor of New York City back circa 1970s as best we can recall). We have some flexibility, we are the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. Should we continue as a
(Expires 1/3/2013)
Downtowns Favorite Live Music Venue

Dec. 21 - Knob Creek Dec. 22 - Red Headed Step Child Dec. 24 - CLOSED Dec. 25 - CLOSED ~ Merry Xmas! Dec. 26 - Ralph Fortune Dec. 27 - Tim Walls Dec. 28 - Ginger Funk All Stars Dec. 29 - Thick-N-Thin Dec. 31 - NEW YEARS EVE! W/
Tickets on sale NOW!

m The e
Open
All lines of insurance:
Mu
sic
Fresh Fish Fridays! Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Shop LOCAL! FRIBA IBuyWarren.com
We Cater! Patio is open!
Mon. - Fri. at 11am Sat. at 1pm
Insure with us with confidence!

11 Water Street Front Royal, VA
(540) 635-8401
Notes for
Auto Health Business Life Home
Band of Unknown Origins

SIC LIVE MU GHT! I EVERY N
INFO@luckystarlounge.us
www.luckystarlounge.us
www.facebook.com/luckystarlounge
205-A E. Main Street, Front Royal
540-635-5297
concert series; or become a music festival; or a performing arts series? There are so many models in the music industry. Should we expand, not leave Orkney Springs, but offer shows elsewhere; do more than we do now in Orkney Springs? What do you think? We want to know. Its the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival but its not limited to Shenandoah County. We have a lot of people in Front Royal and Warren County that go to the concerts. And we want to engage all our friends and make new ones. The Festival is one of the great regional events in our area. It is a great overnight or weekend destination. You see people from all over at the Festival and they travel through all the surrounding counties and might stop at various wineries or restaurants on the way or the way home. Weve been around a long time and we want to be around a long time, Lynch concluded. It was 50 years ago today The opening sentences of Festivals fundraising announcement took us through a personal time warp: It was 196 - JFK was in the White House, a gallon of gas was 0 cents and few people outside of Liverpool had ever heard of the Beatles, the press release noted of the festivals inaugural year. Well, I wasnt in the valley yet but I actually do remember gas station wars dropping prices to 19 to 1 cents not far from our Northern Virginia home; and I do remember the positive reaction in our liberal-Democratic-Catholic household to the election of John F. Kennedy three years earlier, as well as the emotional crisis of his assassination in 196; and on a brighter note, I was at The Beatles first-ever live concert in America in February 1964 at The Washington Coliseum, a distinctly old-school downtown hockey rink with somewhat less ambience than Orkney Springs. So while I didnt realize it at the time, I was forming an intellectual and emotional connection to life and the arts as a group of Northern Shenandoah Valley residents were forming a vision of creating a lasting musical heritage some distance to the west of my childhood home. How did it happen? A group of local residents in the Northern Valley, from Winchester to Harrisonburg took advantage of the presence of professional musicians on retreat in Orkney Springs and convinced them to do public symphonic concerts. From that start, the Festival has grown into one of the Mid Atlantic regions premier

outdoor summer concert presenters of many types of music, the Future Fifty Fund press release states. Talk about seizing the moment! Fifty years later the festival is asking supporters to help assure, and even perhaps reinvent, the future of this great annual series of concert events and they are more than just shows at the great Orkney Springs venue, the Shrine Mont Camp and Conference Center. And as stated perhaps appropriately in its press release considering the musical reference, that future can be assured With a Little Help from Its Friends Hey, Dennis why not give McCartney and Ringo and second-generation Beatle musician sons Sean Lennon, Dhani Harrison and Zack Starkey a call, you know, just to see how their 01 schedules are looking, you never can tell
Never too Late to Celebrate

Dates still available at
Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club House and the Ballroom at the Holiday Inn & Suites
* Casual parties to sophisticated events, any occasion * Cocktails and Hors doeuvres * Customized Menus
GOT LEAVES?
HATE TO RAKE?
FALL is upon us and it wont be long before all those beautiful leaves fall from the trees and cover your lawn. A1A Home Improvement and Lawn Care offers a wide range of fall lawn care services that include: leaf removal, fall clean-up, over seeding and more. A1A Home Improvement LLC is also a licensed and insured home improvement contractor. So, if you have been putting off any of those indoor remodeling projects, winter is the perfect time to check them off your list. Call today with your needs and we will be glad to assist you. Like us on Facebook!
Other lawncare services also available!
Call to make reservations now for your holiday parties
king Holiday Parties Now

House Cleaning
Give us a call!
hifrontroyalva.com
540-551-9527
101 Hospitality Drive Front Royal, VA 22630
540-631-3045
* Accommodate parties 2-30 people * Wide variety of menu selections * Full service bar * Casual atmosphere * Scratch kitchen * Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinks
540-622-7599 540-683-6410
540-636-9002
We are giving away We a re g iving a way 20 Furnaces! 20 FREE Furnace s!
540-227-8242 540-227-8243 703-791-1088

AireServ.com/BullRun
Independently owned and operated
AireServ of BullRun
LAWNCARE SERVICES
FRONT ROYAL,VA
A1AHOMEIMPROVEMENT@COMCAST.NET
Furna c e 540-227-8242 540-227-8242

540-227-8243 703-791-1088
A ire Se rv.c o m/ BullRun
FREE Furnace
With the purchase W ith the p urc ha se of a new high o f a ne w hi g h efciency system. e f c ie nc y syste m .
$ $
Tun e up reg. $95 per ty insp e c tio n a nd sa fe system

re g . $95 p e r sys te m
Tune up and safety inspection
20
OFF O FF
$ $
Fan assisted humidier Fa n a ssiste d hum id i e r reg. $950

re g . $95 0
OFF 200O FF 20 0
540-227-8242 540-227-8243 703-791-1088
540-227-8242
riconline.com
OVER 25Commercial OF SERVICE! YEARS & Residential

Member: Chamber of Commerce
Find us on Facebook! Find u s o n Fac e bo o k!
LICENSED & INSURED
703-791-1088
Cost of furnace will be deducted from the nal proposal. Price will vary based on choice of c e will b Notevalidte d heat the na lor rop furnaces.eNot transferrable C o st o f furn a system. e d d u c on fro m pumps p oil os a l. Pric will va ry b a se d or redeemable for cash. Not valid with any other offer or previous purchase. o n c ho ic e o f syste m . N ot va lid o n h e a t p u m p s o r o il furn a c e s. N ot tra nsfe rra b le Valid only at participating locations. Expires 1/31/13.
o r re d e em a b le fo r c a sh. N ot va lid with a ny othe r o ffe r o r p re vio u s p u rc ha se . Va lid onl y a t pa rtic ipa ting lo ca tio ns. Exp ire s 1/ 31/ 13.
A ire Se rv.c o m / Bu llR u n Not valid with any other offer, previous purchase or oil furnace. Valid only at participating locations. N ot va lid with a ny othe r o ffe r, p re vio u s p u rc ha se o r Expires 1/31/13.
o il furn a c e . Va lid on ly a t pa rtic ipa ting lo ca tio ns. Exp ire s 1/ 31/ 13.
7 03-791-1088 AireServ.com/BullRun
540-227-8242 540-227-8242 540-227-8243 703-791-1088
7 03-791-1088
N ot va lid with a ny othe r o ffe r o r p re vio u s p u rc ha se . Va lid onl y a t pa rtic ipa tin g lo ca tio ns. Exp ire s 1/ 31/ 13.
A ire Se rv.c o m or previous Not valid with any other offer / Bu llR u npurchase. Valid only at participating locations. Expires 1/31/13.
Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com Pretty much every sheriff and city police chief has the same responsibility for school security. You know how seriously I take our childrens safety and I know I am not alone in that feeling among those of us in that position. WC Sheriff Daniel McEathron
Public safety
Local officials react to Sandy Hook school shooting

Dec. 19 incident at Strasburgs Sandy Hook Elementary makes a point
among staff at each school. I think this incident brought the security issue right in everybodys face again. We do all kinds of drill as a matter of course: lockdowns, intruder, along with tornado and other kinds of drills, McInnis points out. Over the past three years all of the countys five elementary schools have installed locked front doors with a buzz-in, audio-visual system. The remaining school doors are locked from the inside at all times. The systems three secondary schools funnel visitors into a central office area before admittance to the remainder of the school is authorized. And then we all hold our breath across the nation and wonder how and where the next incident of firearm-fueled mass-murder and insanity will strike, and who the innocent victims will be this time because apparently the average of 17 isolated gun-related murders per day across the nation arent sensational enough to attract the media or our attention. (Writers note: let me say I am a staunch supporter of the right of Americans to own guns but wonder at the necessity of allowing citizens or citizens groups to arm themselves like paramilitary forces without restriction. I also am a staunch supporter of federal and state-funded programs to help identify children with signs of emotional or psychological problems early, as well as to provide counseling help to those children, as well as adults IDed with similar issues in other social and work settings. That help for both children and adults would include a prohibition on gun ownership and access.)
Communites nationwide mourned the senseless and violent loss of childrens lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report Stunned like people across America at the mass murder that took 7 lives, including that of 0 children aged 6 and 7 at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on Dec. 14, we asked two local officials in public positions related to schools and school security, Warren County Sheriff Daniel McEathron and Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Pamela McInnis, for reactions. The incident is such a senseless tragedy. There is nothing more important in life than our children and my thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and the first responders. Pretty much every sheriff and city police chief has the same responsibility for school security. You know how seriously I take our childrens safety and I know I am not alone in that feeling among those of us in that position, Sheriff McEathron told us. My reaction is pretty much what everybody elses was disbelief, McInnis said on Dec. 18. As a school superintendent it accentuated that it can happen anywhere. What weve learned is that nobodys isolated from things like this. From what I understand that was a pretty affluent and stable community. I dont know how you predict, how anyone can predict what kind of community this can happen in apparently it can happen anywhere. Sandy Hook Elementary: Strasburg, VA Almost on cue, the day after we spoke to McInnis a -year-old man was arrested at a Strasburg, Virginia elementary school also named Sandy Hook with a x 4 piece of wood inscribed with the words high-powered rifle. While the wood was not and did not contain a high-powered rifle, the social and psychological implications of such an act less than a week after the Connecticut mass murder at a school of the same name is chilling. The man was identified by Shenandoah County Sheriff s Office as Christopher Johnson. Johnson was arrested at the scene by a school resource officer and charged with disturbing the peace. The sheriff s office said further info on the incident would be handled through the Shenandoah County Public School Division. On Dec. 0, Shenandoah County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith Rowland told us to his knowledge Johnson was still in jail without bond. He said the schools principal initially confronted Johnson and took him into her office. She tried to calm him down, as I understand it, he was pretty excited about making his point. The school resource officer was contacted and
Christopher G. Johnson remains jailed in Shenandoah County - Mug Shot SCSO [Johnson] was arrested without incident. If his point was school security, he did not help his cause by acting in such a manner so soon after the Connecticut tragedy, with so many people in mourning, Rowland told us. We already had put plans in place to conduct school safety forums after the first of the year. We dont need someone telling us to do it we know! Profiling & security The more you listen to the news everybodys an authority on something they think is relevant and accurate, McInnis told us a day before the Strasburg, Virginia school incident. Now there is the theory the assailant (in Connecticut) had some form of autism or Aspersers Syndrome. And its unfortunate but what happens is that people will then tend to look at people with those kinds of disabilities or conditions and it gets generalized to all people with the condition that they have that kind of tendency, which is neither fair nor accurate. McInnis said that in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting, security has been addressed at Warren Countys public schools internally
FRSA Spring 2013 Soccer Registration

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FRSA HOTLINE: (540) 635-2966
Kiddie Kickers - 8/1/2007 to 9/30/2008 U6 - 8/1/2006 to 9/30/2007 U7 - 8/1/05 to 9/30/06 U8 - 8/1/2004 to 9/30/2005 U10 Boys and Girls - 8/1/2002 to 9/30/2004 U12 Boys and Girls - 8/1/2000 to 9/30/2002 U14 (poss. CO-ED) - 8/1/98 to 9/3/00 Senior - 8/1/1993 to 9/30/1998
Children born before September 30, 2008 are eligible to play
Spring 2013 Registration Fee ($60 per player) Additional Sibling Fee ($50 per player) A $25 donation to FRSA to help fund operation costs would be greatly appreciated.
On-Line Opened Nov. 6, 2012 and will stay open until January 31, 2013 Soccer showcase Saturday June 1, 2013 In office Registration will be Saturdays January 19th and 26th from 10 am to 3 pm
The season runs from April 6 to June 1, 2013

Please register before this date to avoid a $25 late fee! You must contact your Division Commissioner directly to register after this date. Any late registrations may be placed on a waiting list, so register early to secure your soccer player a spot on a team!
Registration Deadline - January 31, 2013 -
HU, A Love Song to God

www.HearHu.org A free presentation to the community Singing HU can: Help you experience divine love Offer solace during times of grief Bring peace and calm
Wednesday January 23, 2013
Located in the Middle of Main building on Main St. Rear entrance & parking available on Jackson St.
Please visit www.frontroyalsoccer.com to register online or to download a registration form. Front Royal Soccer Association is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law. No player will be discriminated against based on race, religion, or financial ability.
Daily Grind Conference Room Front Royal

Virginia Satsang Society, a Chartered Affiliate of Eckankar
Public safety
Governor mum on assistance offered to CT governor

Sympathy is one thing will announced task force study prove substantive?
By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report We got the following press release from Virginia Governor Bob McDonnells office at 1:48 p.m. on Dec. 14, just over four hours after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that took 6 lives, 0 young children and six adults. RICHMONDGovernor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement following news of a shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. It is with a heavy heart and the deepest of sympathies that I learned earlier today of the horrific shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those impacted by the events transpiring today, and to the teachers, emergency responders, and all others touched by this tragedy. Unfortunately, Virginia has our own painful memories of the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech in 007. Those memories will never fade, and we continue to grieve for all those lost on that April day. We are all too aware of the impact that events like this can have on a community. If there is anything Virginia can do to assist Governor Malloy and the citizens of Connecticut, we stand ready to do so. Follow up We felt it appropriate that day to ask the governors staff if the above sentiment and offer of assistance was political business as usual or an offer of something more substantial. We sent the following question to three members of the governors staff: Sirs, re: Governors quote If there is anything Virginia can do to assist Governor Malloy and the citizens of Connecticut, we stand ready to do so. Is that just the obligatory lip service or does the offer of assistance include sponsorship of state and national discussion of more stringent gun control laws, background checks, & re-focusing on victims of gun violence, rather than the potential of upsetting the NRA lobby and people of the pry it from my cold dead hands perspective? Related Q could you elaborate on anything of substance the Governor or VA General Assembly has done since 007 Va-Tech shootings to make Virginians safer from gun violence? It seems to me, Virginia has gone in the opposite direction as a matter of conservative political expediency ie: the lifting of Wilder-era limits on # of guns that can be purchased in a limited time frame last session. Thank you for your and the governors attention, Roger Bianchini Managing Editor Warren County Report newspaper PS as Va-Tech shooting survivor & Brady Campaign Against Gun Violence member Colin Goddard said on TV [Dec. 14] (paraphrased), If not today, when do we discuss this issue? There is never a day when it is appropriate for opponents of the discussion ... First steps While we have yet to receive a direct reply to our query, on Dec. 17 the governor did issue a press release announcing steps to study school safety in Virginia. In part it read: Governor Bob McDonnell announced on Dec. 17 a state plan to review school safety in Virginia at all levels and to identify statewide and locality, school division, college and university resource needs to ensure that we are doing everything humanly possible to keep our children, young people and educators safe while they are in the classroom. The governor has asked Secretary of Education Laura Fornash and Secretary of Public Safety Marla Graff Decker to review recently submitted school safety audits with school superintendents and to identify any changes in procedures or additional resources needed in light of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. The governor also announced the establishment of a task force comprised of leading educators, public safety experts, local leaders and legislators to review school safety, including established policies and procedures, crisis and emergency management plans, threat assessment protocols, as well as to share best practices and identify resource challenges. This task force will also provide legislative and budget proposals to the governor to address any critical gaps or needs associated with safety and security in our schools and on our campuses. Additionally, the governor announced the creation of a position within the Department of Criminal Justice Services dedicated to issues associated with school and campus safety. This School and Campus Safety Coordinator position originated as a recommendation from the Governors Domestic Violence Prevention and Response Advisory Board and will be funded using existing resources. We sincerely hope these efforts lead to meaningful dialogue across social and political spectrums to move this nation away from its place as one of, if not the most, murderously violent developed societies on the planet.
Breed Of the Month for December is:
* German Shepherd *
Noahs Ark
Grooming
Ask about our NEW SPA treatment for your dog!
Kristin
Sara
We are your FULL SERVICE Salon for ALL BREEDS of CATS and DOGS!!
Professional Grooming in a Clean, Safe Environment
We would like to say Thank You to ALL of our Loyal customers by offering 20% off your pets grooming from Dec. 7th thru Jan 5th, 2013. PLUS be entered into our drawing for a FREE grooming! For a cut above the rest, call Kristin and Sara for an appointment. $6.00 Nail Trim
No Appointment Necessary
YOU WILL BE PLEASED!
NOAHS ARK GROOMING SALON

10269 Winchester Rd Front Royal, Va
Call today for an appointment!
Open Monday - Saturday 8AM - 5PM
540-636-8299
COATINGS US A LLC.
W ATER
Now introducing
COATING
LLC.
HED
ALL SIZES!
We provide a creative approach, exceptional service, and flexibility in options for the application of in-house and on-site:
Specializing in resurfacing diving boards & refinishing dive stands or any pool accessory!
watershedcoatings@gmail.com www.watershedcoatings.com 540.219.5341
Motorcycle, Automotive & Off-Road Frames Lawn Furniture & Antique Restoration Metal Fencing, Gates & Railings Industrial Fabrication Welding Repair
Services Include, But Not Limited To:
Sandblasting Powder Coating Chemical Coating
Call Gary
116 Success Rd. Front Royal, VA 540.636.7911 www.coatingsUSA.com cre8ve@embarqmail.com
540-636-9875 and 540-683-1045
Literature
ney through the eyes of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the wife of that historic hero and mother of that tragic, beautiful child. When was the last time you picked up pen and paper to write a letter to anyone? Anne Morrow Lindbergh indulged in written communication practically every day of her life. In so doing, she literally defined her existence and, in many instances, bore her soul in a poignant, heart-wrenching fashion. Page after page, again and again, you are presented with her innermost thoughts, desires, frustrations and expressions of deeply-rooted love within her prolific writings. She became a teacher, psychologist, spiritual mentor, and most importantly for her children, mother, through her persistence in communicating in a manner that has become almost foreign to us of the electronic age. The letters and diary entries, in addition to her literary achievements, were delivered in an attempt to analyze, clarify, understand and perceive life. Her writings epitomized the lens through which she saw the world and herself. Anne understood that life is full of riddles in which suffering and happiness are inextricably intertwined. She often declared that the exhilaration life can bring forth may be countered with sadness without preparation and must be acknowledged through a personal
Against Wind and Tide: Letters and Journals, 1947-1986

connection. This was dramatized through an eloquent piece she wrote to a friend who had just lost a loved one, in which she stated: Part of one has really died with the other and one must learn all over again - how to walk, how to speak, how to think, alone. This was simply, yet masterfully presented, revealing her personal acquaintance with tragedy. She closed this letter with A heartful to you. This extraordinary author speaks to all women in this book. These writings are composed of experiences in her life that brought about conflict, depression, at times inexplicable emotion as well as unbelievable joy. Much of what she felt, thought, wept about or was cursed by will touch a nerve in you. Some of you may even gen-
erate a special attachment to her on different levels, for different reasons. Anne Morrow Lindbergh was a woman of immeasurable strength, one whose courage and perseverance enabled her to walk amongst us, against the wind and tide. Sheila Lamonz, reviewer
A book by Anne Morrow Lindbergh Front Royal Womens Resource Center and Royal Oak Bookshop donate books to Samuels Public Library that are by or about women. This book is a recent donation and is available for checkout. When you hear the name Lindbergh, what is the first thought that comes to your mind? Is it the hero who made that historic trip so many years ago and changed the dimensions of the world as we knew them forever? Or is it the horrific story of that young, beautiful baby who was taken and, tragically, never to be seen alive again? Perhaps it is all of the above. In this chronicle, however, we are taken on a jour-
Meet one of them.

Until recently, you had to leave our area to find a specialist in surgical oncology. Now cardiothoracic surgeon Kenneth Saum, MD, has joined our cancer care team, bringing his specialized training in thoracic oncology to diagnose and treat lung cancer. Dr. Saum works together with our medical and radiation oncologists and the other members of our multi-specialty team to treat a particular type of cancer: yours. The best in cancer care, right here.
Mountain Fence
We Install Fences Year Round!
Call today for a FREE estimate in Northern VA or Shenandoah Valley
Wood Vinyl
To learn more, visit www.valleyhealthlink.com/cancerservices, or call 540-536-2551 or 855-9-VH HOPE (855-984-4673).
Aluminum Chain Link
CALL TODAY! 540-454-9168
They dropped us off here and they kissed us goodbye Maybe someone else will give you a try. So now here we are, all confused and alone in a shelter with others who long for a home. The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat, with so many to care for, they cant stay to chat.
Another Christmas wish

We count on your kindness each day of the year can you give more than hope to everyone here? Please make a donation to pay for the heat and help get us something special to eat. The shelter that cares for us wants us to live, and more of us will, if more people will give. Author Unknown Lavenda Denney
The PAWgress Report

A Christmas Shelter Dogs Poem Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town, every shelter is fullwe are lost, but not found. Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare, we hope every minute that someone will care. Theyll come to adopt us and give us the call, Come here, Max and Sparky come fetch your new ball! But now we sit here and think of the days we were treated so fondly we had cute, baby ways. Once we were little, then we grew and we grew. Now were no longer young and were no longer new. So out the back door we were thrown like the trash. They reacted so quickly why were they so rash?
We jump on the children, dont come when they call, We bark when they leave us, climb over the wall. We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed, now we suffer the consequence of the errors they made. If only theyd trained us, if only we knew, wed have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too. We were left in the backyard, or worse, let to roam. Now were tired and lonely and out of a home.
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer we know that they wonder how long well be here. We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds. Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear. If you cant adopt us and theres no room at the inn could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Handyman Service
Call Shawn 540-440-6173
Do you have an interest in planting native warm season grasses on your land? Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District would like to inform you of an exciting opportunity. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal has received funding from the National Forest Foundation to assist private landowners in restoring native warm season grasses on their property. Interested landowners may receive up to $100 per acre to help pay for seed, herbicides and technical assistance, and will also have use of the Smithsonians no-till drill. To receive funding, the field(s) to be planted must be located in Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren or Page Counties, and must be at least 10 acres. Ideally, the field should be located within miles of the George Washington National Forest boundary. In addition, landowners must have access to the farm equipment needed to prepare the field and must agree to manage the fields to maintain the native grasses for 5 years. The installation of the grass must be completed in 01. Applications for this funding will be accepted through January 8, 01, and decisions will be made in early February 01. For an application or additional information, please email SCBIecology@si.edu. (From a release)
Native grass restoration funding available
During this holiday season and every day of the year, we wish you all the best.
Tree and brush removal Plumbing Small engine repair Lawn service Tile work Junk removal Some car repair Painting Roof repair Fencing and fence repair Driveway sealing Tin roof sealing And painting Metal fabrication Low rates
Bret W Hrbek, AAMS

Financial Advisor
.
George L Karnes II, AAMS

Financial Advisor
.
Holly Hill Professional Center 986 John Marshall Hwy Suite C Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-8229
115 N Royal Ave Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-6798
Richard L Mason, AAMS

Financial Advisor
.
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
21 Lee Street Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-6830
Community
For more information on how you can help the Salvation Army help our community or to just find out more call (540) 65-400, visit them on the web at www.salvationarmyfrontroyalva.org, or stop by their offices at 57 Cloud Street in Front Royal.
Discovering Warren County: The Salvation Army Behind the Scenes

pounds of food for individuals and families in need. They also will give out over 150 coats on a first come first serve basis. For those in need of clothes and other staples, including furniture, they have their thrift store and also a voucher program for those needing a little extra help. Year round the Corps provides youth camps for ages 14-18, summer camp (Camp Happy Land) for ages 7-18, and a Character Building Program for ages 7-1 to promote responsibility, helping others, social skills, and life skills. They also have a community center where our youth can relax, play games, and socialize. Plus, working with Target stores they sponsor a Back to School program to help students in need of supplies for school. Add a Summer Lunch Program to provide children with a hot meal in June and July and you see a continually expanding view of who the Salvation Army Corps. Our local division also works
Lieutenant Pradeep Ramaji in front of presents ready for distribution this Christmas
By Ken Thurman Warren County Report Im sure you have all seen the red kettles or heard the corner bell ringers at Christmas time but what do we really know about the Salvation Army Corps? I met with Lieutenants Pradeep and Pricilla Ramaji, the husband and wife team that runs our local Salvation Army. An ex-math teacher Pradeep got the calling in 00 and went through a two-year Corps training program before coming to Front Royal. While the red kettle bell ringing campaign at Christmas time is what most people associate with the Salvation Army there is a whole lot more to the story, including a myriad of programs
helping children, adults young and old, families and even senior citizens. Their mission is to preach the gospel and to meet human needs without discrimination. Their slogan Doing the Most Good rings true in programs from Thanksgiving through
Lieutenants Pradeep and Pricilla Ramaji at this years Red Kettle Kickoff
Christmas. This year alone they served over 00 hot meals at their Thanksgiving Dinner and passed out 150 food boxes with turkeys in our local area. For Christmas they have their Christmas Angel program where
Marshall Midwifery and Birth Center,LLC

At Marshall Midwifery and Birth Center, I offer pregnant women out of hospital, birth center births and home births!
local individuals, families and businesses can act as angels for children in need of presents at Christmas. I toured their distribution center, which was a flurry of activity as they prepared presents for local children and over 10,000
540-364-0376
8434 West Main Street Marshall, Virginia 20115
Tierney O Brien Dovan, CPM Licensed Midwife
Great Savings All Year Long!

5x8 Area Rugs only $39.99
Like us on Facebook! Lee Jeans $10.99 Wrangler Jeans $9.99

Bring this coupon in for an additional
Jeans on Sale
Certified and Licensed Midwife giving quality care to women and babies throughout the childbearing years!
www.marshallmidwiferybirthcenter.com
Serving The Valley with High-tech Dentistry and Old-fashioned Service
Touch Lamps starting at $15.00 Xmas Decorations starting at $1.00 THOUSANDS of Fashion Jewelry pieces starting at $1.00
(including necklaces & earrings)
Thomas Family Dentistry, PC

Less than 1 mile from I-81
Dr. Stephen J. Thomas DDS Dr. Kenneth J. Thomas DDS
NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!
General Dentistry & Orthodontics

All Phases of Dentistry Including: Cleanings And Exams Invisalign Orthodontics Extractions Partials And Dentures Implants
NEW LOCATION!
Big selection of party supplies starting at $1.00 Wrangler & Lee Jeans on Sale!
10% OFF!
33820 Old Valley Pike (Rt. 11) Strasburg, VA 22657
540-465-3980
www.thomasfamilydentistry.com
HOURS: Mon. Wed. Thurs. 7am - 5pm Tues. 7 - 7 Fri. 7 - 1
Patient Friendly Payment Plans Available

See Our Website for Monthly Promotions
Valley Discount
2260 Valley Ave. Winchester, VA
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 10:30am - 8:00pm
Large Assortment of BB Guns!
Clothing are not included in this offer. Coupon can not be combined with any other offer. Expires 12/31/12
540-545-8686
with neighboring Harrisonburg and Winchester units as a team to provide disaster relief as needed including food, water, clothing and even shelter. But it doesnt stop there, the Corps also ministers to the community through religious services, spiritual assistance, vacation bible schools and open air meetings on site in area communities. Plus, they also have their -16 Community Care Ministry that is designed to help senior citizens and those in nursing homes. The Salvation Army Corps is a unique blend of spiritual assistance, character building, and serving the people in 1 countries worldwide and throughout the United States. So, when you see a bell ringer or a stuff the truck for hunger sign, hear the bells, or see one of their mail appeals; ask yourself how you too can help your fellow man.
Community
Once again, we at the Warren County Report are moved by the dedication and service provided by organizations such as the Salvation Army Corps. For more information on how you can help the Salvation Army help our community or to just find out more call (540) 65-400, visit them on the web at www.salvationarmyfrontroyalva.org, or stop by their offices at 57 Cloud Street in Front Royal.
100% Financing Available!

Sally Spiewak
NMLS # 214421
Google Plus Week tv show Live Fridays @ 8 p.m. Eastern
Home Loan Specialist
413 A South Street Front Royal, VA 22630

www.cbmmortgage.com sally@cbmmortgage.com
Licensed by the VA State Corporation Commission MC-3749
Cell 540-660-1333 Fax 800-928-1523
Royal Family
Nancy Johnson Eure

April 10, 1930 - December 9, 2012
Nancy Johns Eure 82, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Dec.9 in Front Royal, VA. She was preceded by her husband Paul Eure, a brother Carl Roy Johnson, a sister Jean Workman. She is survived by her daughters Julie Klien and husband Robert, Jamie Doherty and husband Chuck, 3 grandchildren Joanna Lawson, Nancy Oldfield, Jaimie Oldfield and 3 great grandchildren Ashlan, Jessica and Brennan and a brother Tommy Johnson. Service will be scheduled at a later time.
Bowling Center
DanMcDermott.net
Behind Gateway Plaze Rt. 522 So., Front Royal 540-636-3113
(540) 635-2153
Come out & play in the dark Friday & Saturday 11pm-1am
Xtreme Special!
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS
GM Cert, Convertible, Remote St
2011 Chevrolet Aveo Aveo5 1LT

GM Cert, One Owner, Great MPG Only 10K Miles
Only 10K Miles
$10 per person, unlimited bowling including shoes! Come check out our new light show!!!
We are now a nonsmoking facility with a smoking lounge
You are home now Mom.

437-A South Royal Avenue Front Royal, VA 22630
www.samsneadrealty.com Fax: 540-635-7128 Toll Free: 800-292-3548
#950231
$35,338 #950351
$13,654
474 Drummer Hill Road, Front Royal, VA
540-635-9808
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT

GM Cert, Remote Start, Black Leather
2010 Ford Super Duty F-350 4WD

Supr Cab, 6-3/4 Ft Bed, Single Rear Whl
RENT-A-LANE $10 per person

Sat 2-4P.M. Sun 12-2p.m.&3-5p.m.
$189,500
Listing Agent: Sam Snead
Nice contemporary cabin on 17 acres. A combination of 13 lots. Several additional building sites possible. Great starter house or vacation home and a great investment opportunity. Priced well below assessment. MLS#WR7970142
Only 26K Miles #30872
$39,767
Only 44K Miles #900111
$36,249
Location!
www.JEChevy.com
One
2 HOURS UNLIMITED Bowling Up to 8 people per lane
$1 Hot Dogs ~ $1 Small Drinks $1 Fries!
$1 Game ~ $1 Shoes
Monday Dollar Day

ALL DAY!!!
125 S Royal Ave. Front Royal, VA 22630

Tax, tags, title extra, plus $95 processing fee.
royalfamilybowl.com
Community
Valley medical establishment asked to aid Honduran clinic

cluding the now toy-sized medical clinic in Piares. Strangely brilliant hot pink garden beans drying on a tarp brightened the yard. A chicken strutted in defense of the door backed by a chorus of barking dogs, treble to bass. Our patient, Oscar, was a young man who had recently returned from Tegucigalpa, the recipient of the first cardiac pacemaker wed seen in the region. In this case Chagas disease was the culprit. Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite carried by the reduvid bugs that dwell in thatched roofs, had infected his body years ago; now his heart was dilated and weak. A toddler greeted us at the door. In the kitchen, his mother shelled freshly dried coffee beans for grinding. Tortillas topped the wood-fired cookstove. Oscar rested in the adjacent room on a mattress of laced cords strung through a wood frame bed. A brightly colored hammock, a small shelf with school photos of the children, an additional bed, and a ladder to a storage loft where corn and beans peeked among the rafters, comprised the remainder of the furnishings. Two puppies tussled in the corner on the earthen floor and several children watched wide eyed as we examined their father. Oscars youthful face belied the gravity of his medical status. The pacemaker incision had healed, but a cough with fever wracked his body in recent days. The hospital discharge papers, x-rays, and EKGs, hung carefully guarded in a plastic bag suspended on a nail above the bed. Only the eldest child could read the cardiologists carefully written Spanish instructions. Oscar had stopped taking his medications. A subsistence farmer, he worried he could not afford the pills and also provide for his wife and four small children now that he had fallen ill. This years crops had been planted, though, and he smiled when telling us about his farm and the manzana plants with brilliant yellow gourds. The dried gourds would be natural decorative ornaments used to celebrate Christmas. Oscar was one of the many patients we served and learned from while in Honduras. With the help of our local clinic nurse we treated his pneumonia, re-started his medications and arranged transportation for follow-up in Tegu-
cigalpa. We were pleased that the family had obtained a vented cook stove through Shoulder to Shoulder. Such stoves are demonstrated to reduce smoke and lung disease associated with wood fire cooking. In other homes we saw ceramic water filters and learned of families taking advantage of nutrition supplements and education scholarships. In the school young girls proudly displayed the crafts they were marketing with the help of Yo Puedo, a program for young female entrepreneurs. Our plane departed for the United States after two weeks. For some in the group, the trip was a semi- annual visit while for others it marked the beginning of a new journey. Together, we continue to show our caring via Shoulder to Shoulder through support of local staff, projects, and the promise of future brigades. We returned with a sense of humility and the richness of simplicity.
By Dr. JoAnn Salmon, M.D. Special to WC Report (Dr. Thomas Ball this week began a fund-raising campaign to save a medical project assisting the poor of Honduras from possible extinction. He and other doctors at Front Royal Family Practice have donated at least two full weeks on site at the Honduras clinic for the past decade. Here is an example of what the Valley medical establishment does for the impoverished Hondurans) We hiked beneath the pines along a footpath that meandered skyward. Jose, our guide, encouraged us with the standard local
assurance of cerca close. He deftly wielded a machete, fashioning walking sticks to enable balance and for protection from threatening canines. Eventually, we reached a humble two-room dwelling with clay tile roof. It overlooked a stunning vista in-
Driver Improvement Clinic - Licensed by DMV

Better Driving Through Better Training
DMV/Court Ordered Work Volunteer (earn points) New Drivers Insurance Rate Reduction
Saturday, January 5th & 19th

From 8am - 5pm at the Holiday Inn next to Houlihans Call 24/7 (540)665-8617 Craig Strickler, Owner/Instructor
Only Available Dates!!

Cost of the 8 hr class is $6500
Jewelry Design, Repair & Cleaning
Estate & Fine Jewelry
One Stop Carpet & Paint

Your One Stop Shop for ALL your flooring needs!
Mineral Specimens & Crystals
Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!
We also carry McCormick Paint
House Cleaning
Give us a call!
Padding w/purchase of carpet
FREE
Exp. 1/31/13
540-622-7599 540-683-6410
Come by for Small Business Saturday Deals!
ridgelinejewelers.com
540-635-3355
120 E Main St.
15 Years
Experience
In-house Financing!
onestopcarpetandpaint@hotmail.com 540-650-6449 571-345-5266
327 N. Royal Ave
Open Mon. - Sat.
November Indictments2012 October Term
Indictments
Stephen Christopher Oakes The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Stephen Christopher Oakes, 6, of 8 W. Prospect St., Front Royal, VA 60, with two counts of unlawful and felonious distribution of a schedule II substance, to-wit: PCP (Phencyclidine). This being a second or subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. Dates of the offenses range from Aug. 9 to Sept. 5, 01 Samantha Marie Jenkins The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about September 1, 01, in the County of Warren, Samantha Marie Jenkins, 7, of 1419 Markham St., Front Royal, VA 60, did unlawfully take, steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Kim Darr, with a value of $00 or more. Trent Allen Dodson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on
Michael Anthony Magruder, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about June 8, 01, in the County of Warren, Michael Anthony Magruder, Jr., 8, of 8 Barnett Dr, Front Royal, VA 60, did knowingly, intentionally and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Phencyclidine (PCP). Lamar Antoine McNeill The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: COUNT ONE: on or about July 7, 01, in the County of Warren, Lamar Antoine McNeill, 7, of 1754 Langley Ct., Woodbridge, VA 19, having received a visible or audible signal from any law-enforcement officer to bring their motor vehicle to a stop, did unlawfully and feloniously drive such motor vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard of such signal so as to interfere with or endanger the operation of the law-enforcement vehicle or endanger a person. COUNT TWO: on or about July 7, 01, in the County of Warren, Lamar Antoine McNeill, as the driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident in which a person was injured or killed, did unlawfully and feloniously fail to stop at the scene of the accident and render assistance or provide the information required by law. COUNT THREE: on or about July 7, 01, in the County of Warren, Lamar Antoine McNeill, did unlawfully drive a motor vehicle on a highway at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit. Albert James McAvaddy, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: COUNT ONE: on or about October 5, 01, in the County of Warren, Albert James McAvaddy, Jr., 4, of 716 Warren Ave., #5, Front Royal, VA 60, having been determined to be or adjudged a Habitual Offender, and having previously been convicted of Driving While a Habitual Offender, did unlawfully and feloniously drive on a public highway a motor vehicle or self-propelled machinery.
COUNT TWO: on or about October 5, 01, in the County of Warren, Albert James McAvaddy, Jr. did unlawfully drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug, such offense being the second offense committed within a five year period. COUNT THREE: on or about October 5, 01, in the County of Warren, Albert James McAvaddy, Jr. after being lawfully detained, did unlawfully, with the intent to deceive, falsely identify himself to a law enforcement officer. Jeffrey Todd Turner The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: COUNT ONE: on or about May 6, 01, in the County of Warren, Jeffrey Todd Turner, 47,of 141 S. Main St., Petersburg, WVA., did unlawfully drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug. COUNT TWO: on or about May 6, 01, in the County of Warren, Jeffrey Todd Turner, did knowingly, intentionally and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: methamphetamine. COUNT THREE: on or about May 6, 01, in the County of Warren, Jeffrey Todd Turner did, upon approaching a stationary vehicle that was displaying flashing, blinking or alternating blue, red, or amber light or lights positioned on a highway having four lanes, unlawfully fail to yield the right-of-way by not chang-
ing lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle. Cody Alan Jones The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about September 7, 01, in the County of Warren, Cody Alan Jones, 1, of 1514 Yellow Bottom Rd., Lignum, VA 766, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Phencyclidine (PCP).
HealthCheck
Open Mon - Sat from 9 - 6 Closed Sunday All Credit cards accepted
904 John Marshall Highway Front Royal 540.414.7842

Located in the back of Page Master Used Books
blood pressure, body fat percentage, body hydration percentage, blood glucose level, weight, body temperature, BMI calculation and pulse/heart rate missing persons, immigration, ancestry
Client profile package includes:
DNA testing: forensics, paternity, www.healthcheck4u.com
www.killthecar.net
Indictments
or about September 1, 01, in the County of Warren, Trent Allen Dodson, 19, of 0 Cloud St., Front Royal, VA 60, did unlawfully take, steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Kim Darr, with a value of $00 or more. Tanya Andrea McCallum The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about October 0, 01, in the County of Warren, Tanya Andrea McCallum, 5, of 58 W. 9th St., Front Royal, VA 60, did unlawfully and feloniously aid in the escape from a local jail of a person lawfully detained as a prisoner, held in custody, or placed or committed therein on a felony charge. Larry Douglas Shuck The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: COUNT ONE: on or about April 19, 01, in the County of Warren, Larry Douglas Shuck, 44, of 471 Massanutten St., Strasburg, VA 657, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine. COUNT TWO: on or about April 19, 01, in the County of Warren, Larry Douglas Shuck did unlawfully and feloniously possess controlled paraphernalia for the illegal administration of controlled substances. Brittain Thomas Goodson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about September , 01, in the County of Warren, Brittain Thomas Goodson, 18, of 78 Northern Spy Dr., Linden, VA 64, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance, to wit: Ecstasy. Heather Dawn Miller The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 5 in the County of Warren, Heather Dawn Miller, , of Rt. 1, Box 19-1, Highview, WVA 6808, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods or merchandise to her own use without having paid the full purchase price thereof, willfully conceal the goods or merchandise of Walmart, having previously been convicted of larceny two or more times. Joseph Murphy Blake COUNTS ONE and THREE: The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges in the County of Warren, Joseph Murphy Blake, 0, of 96 Cobbler Mtn. Rd, Delaplane, VA 0144, with two counts to conspire, confederate or combine with another unlawfully and feloniously, to commit grand larceny with the intent to sell, a felony. Dates of the offenses range from Nov. to 6, 011. COUNT TWO: The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about Nov. , 011 in the County of Warren, Joseph Murphy Blake did unlawfully and feloniously, commit larceny of property, having the value of $00.00 or more, and belonging to Michael Sirna, Jr., with the intent to sell such property. COUNT FOUR: The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about Nov. 6, 011 in the County of Warren, Joseph Murphy Blake did unlawfully and feloniously, commit larceny of property, having the value of $00.00
November Indictments2012 October Term
or more, and belonging to Steven Evans, with the intent to sell such property. Carlos Eduardo Garcia Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: COUNT ONE: on or about June 14, 01, in the County of Warren, Carlos Eduardo Garcia Jr., 8, of 61 N. Royal Ave., Front Royal, VA 60, did unlawfully and feloniously falsely utter a credit card with the intent to defraud another. COUNT TWO: on or about June 14, 01 in the County of Warren, Carlos Eduardo Garcia Jr., with the intent to defraud, did unlawfully and feloniously use a credit card or credit card number obtained or retained in violation of section 18.-19 of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of obtaining money, goods or services valued at $00.00 or more. COUNT THREE: on or about June 14, 01 in the County of Warren, Carlos Eduardo Garcia Jr. did unlaw-
fully and feloniously take, obtain or withhold a credit card or credit card number from the person, possession, custody or control of Margaret Sager without the cardholders consent, a credit card or credit card number knowing that it had been taken, obtained or withheld. COUNT FOUR: on or about June 14, 01 in the County of Warren, Carlos Eduardo Garcia Jr., with the intent to defraud, did unlawfully and feloniously obtain goods or services valued at $00.00 or more for his own use, through the use of identifying information of Margaret Sager without her authorization or permission. COUNT FIVE: on or about Monday, July 16, 01 in the County of
Warren, Carlos Eduardo Garcia Jr. did knowingly, intentionally and feloniously possess with the intent to sell, give, or distribute more than one-half ounce but not more than five pounds of Marijuana.
House Cleaning
Give us a call!
540-622-7599 540-683-6410
Offering:
Family Owned & Operated Since 1995
Creative Touch
Student Classroom Behind-the-Wheel Re-Examinations
Quality Work, at a price you can afford!
Paint & Drywall
Call Gary
Free Estimates! Licensed/Insured References Interior/Exterior Commercial Industrial Residential Custom Colors Staining Wallpaper Removal Drywall Installation and Repair Pressure Washing
No waiting list! Drive 7 days a week!

Convenient online scheduling 24/7
Pick your own drive times Take as long as you need

214 East Jackson Street Front Royal, VA
540-636-9875 and 540-683-1045
(540) 636-6032
540-622-6900
Monday, December 24, 2012 Christmas Eve. All Town Business Offices will be CLOSED today in observance of Christmas Eve. All trash/recycling pickup for this day are TBA. Tuesday, December 25, 2012 All day Christmas. All Town Business Offices will be CLOSED today in observance of Christmas Day. All trash/ recycling pickup for this day are TBA. 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the latest tourism related news and events every Tuesday at 12:30! If you cant listen live check out the podcasts at http://www.theriver953online.com. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 10:15am - 11:15am Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is TODDLER STORY TIME - Join in for simple silly songs, stories and a craft all about Winter. 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - Join in for simple silly songs, stories and a craft all about Winter. Thursday, December 27, 2012 10:15am - 11:15am Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is TODDLER STORY TIME - Join in for simple silly songs, stories and a craft all about Winter. 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - Join in for simple silly songs, stories and a craft all about Winter. 4:30pm - 5:30pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is BIG KIDS STORY TIME - Do you love playing out in the snow? Have you made snow angels and snowmen? Come in and share your stories and enjoy an exciting tale and cool craft all about Snowy Days.For kindergarten and up. Friday, December 28, 2012 7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin Party. Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels of talent are welcome. Acoustic instruments only. Monday, December 31, 2012 New Years Eve Tuesday, January 1, 2013 New Years Day. Today is New Years Day. All Town business offices are CLOSED. Trash/Recycling pickup for this day will be Wednesday, January 2, 2012. 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the latest tourism related news and events every Tuesday at 12:30! If you cant listen live check out the podcasts at http://www.theriver953online.com. 2pm - 3pm Ambassadors Club. Chamber Office. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Committee. Chamber Office. 10:15am - 11:15am Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story Time. Do you like a cozy cup of hot chocolate on a chilly day? If so, join in for a wonderful selection of stories, songs and a craft all about this yummy treat. 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is Preschool Story Time. Do you like a cozy cup of hot chocolate on a chilly day? If so, join in for a wonderful selection of stories, songs, and a craft all about this yummy treat. 12:30pm - 1pm Warren County Business On The River 95.3 Thursday, January 3, 2013 9am - 10am Tourism Committee. Chamber Office.
FrVaToday.com
10:15am - 11:15am Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story Time. Do you like a cozy cup of hot chocolate on a chilly day? If so, join in for a wonderful selection of stories, songs and a craft all about this yummy treat. 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is Preschool Story Time. Do you like a cozy cup of hot chocolate on a chilly day? If so, join in for a wonderful selection of stories, songs, and a craft all about
Continued next page
By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report
Chips Estrada helps police the Internet
Engles Angle: Wine and Whine

By Kevin S. Engle Warren County Report
Every Christmas, my wife and I exchange gifts with our brothers and their families. I have one and she has three. Some years, we just cant figure out what to get them. And when we do, we still have to pack it up and ship it out, not a cheap thing these days. This year, I just wasnt in the mood to come up with that perfect gift. Or any gift for that matter. My wife and I talked and decided now was the time. The subject had come up before, but wed never done anything about it. It was time to take a stand. I typed the email and hit send. Are you guys ok with not exchanging Christmas gifts anymore? I asked softly. Were looking for ways to simplify the Holidays and eliminate some of the stress. And thats the truth. I dont like shopping to begin with. And when I have no clue what to buy, its even worse. But I wasnt being totally honest. I wasnt really asking if it was ok. I was telling them thats what we were going to do, like it or not. Dont get me wrong. I enjoy getting gifts and I enjoy giving gifts. But sometimes, it aint fun anymore. And thats where we were. The responses came back quickly and were what wed hoped for. Except one. Told you so, my wife said. She saw this coming. Nothing is simple with this guy. Some people just cannot give you a yes or no. They have to go on. And on. My two sentence email resulted in a full page reply which went something like this: Sure, if thats what you want to do, but dont ask us to stop giving you a gift. Thats being a real Scrooge. After all, this is a special time of year when we should stop and think of others who are important in our lives. Yeah, yeah, whatever. He concluded with its still not too late to get us a bottle of wine from that place we really like. Is that so? So the truth comes out. Having initiated this whole thing, I did what any intelligent person would do. I let my wife get back to him. After all, it was her brother. The more I thought about what he said, the worse I felt. I didnt want to be a Scrooge. And I do think its important to think about those who mean the most to us, and not just at this time of year. The next day, I took his suggestion and got that bottle of wine. And you can be sure Ill say a toast to him when we pop the cork. A toast. Drink wine. Dont whine. Happy Holidays!
Actor Erik Estrada, best known for his 1980s TV role as a motorcycle police officer in the series CHIPS returned to the area on Dec. 10 to promote Internet safety for children. Estrada spoke at the Front Royal Moose Lodge in promoting the Safe Surfin Foundation, an Internet anti-child predator initiative started by the sheriff of Bedford County, Virginia. The program began as Blue Ridge Thunder during the tenure of Bedford Sheriff Mike Brown and morphed into The Safe Surfin Foundation. Its mission is to educate both children and parents about the trappings of online child predators. Estrada presented a check to the local Moose lodge, which is also affiliated with the program, and urged more active participation to protect the commonwealth and nations children from one of the myriad dangers of the modern world. Representing the Moose Lodge during the check presentation were Raymond Jenkins and Bobby Jo Whited.
New & Used car rates starting at

2 .5 0%
APR*
Rate subject to change without notice. Membership required. Qualifications apply. If you borrow $20,000.00 for 60 months at 2.50% your payment would be approximately $354.95. *APR=Annual Percentage Rate.
www.frontroyalfcu.org
For more information visit:
kevinengle456@comcast.net
Federally insured by NCUA
230 N Royal Avenue, Front Royal 113 South Street, Front Royal
540-635-7133
NEW YEARS DAY

ANTIQUES AUCTION
Auction Gallery at the Middle of Main (3rd floor) 213 East Main St. Front Royal, VA
this yummy treat. 4:30pm - 5:30pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is Big Kids Story Time. Celebrate the New Year with a cool craft and story. For Kindergarten and up. Friday, January 4, 2013 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Time for Baby: What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join in as you use all your senses to explore the world around you. Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome. 1:30pm - 2:30pm Education Committee. Chamber Office.
TUESDAY, JAN. 1st 12 NOON

Mark your calendar for this quality Antiques Auction. Featuring the estate of the late Robin Grady, 139 West Main Street, (formerly the Pierce Household), Front Royal, Va. Sale includes: Henkel Harris, Clore, Ethan Allen, nice set twin acorn beds, (2) canopy beds, dressers, chests, square & bow front china cabinets, step back, drop front desks, antique wickerGrandfather & mantel clocks, Dining suite w/ 8 chairs, Victorian pieces, jelly cupboard, Sterling, many lamps & tables, drop leaf tables, Baby Grand piano, trunks, Lenox, Wedgewood, & Waterford crystal items, farm table, side chairs, hand-knotted wool rugs, ivory collectibles, old carnival glass, extensive Hummel collection including: very rare 1951 Nativity Scene, over 40 figurines & plates-Some incredibly rare! Lladro figurines, many Snow Babies, Dept. 56 houses, Excellent Brass Fireplace set, Va. metal crafters solid brass items, needlepoint pillows and rugs, artworkincluding Kunstler prints & John Paul Strain Giclees, Longaberger baskets, concrete lawn ornaments, nice porch furniture, bookshelves, this is a must see !
See Full Listing w/ pictures: www.auctionzip.com - input Auctioneer # 4400
FrVaToday.com
Newtown Antiques & Pawn
375 Fairfax Pike, Stephens City VA (across from Food Lion)
Open Mon. - Sat. from 10am-5pm
New Years Eve Preview: Monday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM & 10:00 AM Day of Sale.
SALE TERMS: Cash, Good Check, Visa & MasterCard (add 4% fee to charge cards) Sales subject to 10% Buyers Premium Good Food! Not Responsible for Accidents! Auctioneer: Tom Eshelman, Va. Lic.# 003365 Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed matters. We are located on Main Street in Downtown Front Royal above the Middle of Main Building. Plenty of parking behind building! Use Jackson Street access.
(540) 869-2669
Buy, Sell, Loan EVERYDAY! FREE LAYAWAY!
For more information/directions, please call
(540) 636-2969 or (540) 631-4988

One lucky person will win $100.00 off their bill. Must be present to win!
Huge selection! Shop early for the best selection!
10% to 40% off!

We Will Save You Money!
Now through the end of the Year!
AIRLINE CAREERS
BEGIN HERE
Jewelry, Silver, Furniture, Antiques & Unique Gifts
Come see what we have to offer!
888-245-9553
71% of Americans have used a newspaper, a newspaper website and/or a newspaper mobile source in the past 30 days. (Scarborough Research 2012)
Front Royal Warren County Airport

Airplane Rides Year
EXCELLENT SCENIC RIDES
Around For 20 Minute Scenic Flights $55Per Person GIFT CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE, Intro Flight Training$99,
See Gliders every weekend!
Glider Club Charter Flights New Hangers Tie Down Avail. Gift Certificates New Taxiway
Cass Aviation (540) 635-3570
WARREN COUNTY AIRPORT/FRONT ROYAL
CFI WANTED
Make sure theyre reading about you!

Virginia Press Services will run this business card size display ad across Virginia for one low price!
For more details, contact Adriane at 804-521-7585.
Group Discount Flight Training Aircraft Rentals Photo Flights
FrVaToday.com
House Cleaning
Give us a call!
Warren County Report Warren County Report
540-622-7599 540-683-6410
alisond@warrencountyreport.com
Cell: (540) 551-2072
Alison Duvall Advertising Sales
LUXURY APARTMENT
Available now for the working professional. Completely furnished, tastefully appointed, immaculate 1 BR, utilities included. Located in historic district/Front Royal. Close to shopping and I-66. Lease required.
FOR RENT
Call Ms. Young 540-635-3059
angie@warrencountyreport.com
Cell: (540) 683-9197
Angie Buterakos Advertising Sales
Company Drivers: $2500 SignOn Bonus! Super Service is Medical Billing Trainees Need- hiring solo and team drivers. ed! Train to become a Medical Excellent hometime options. Office Assistant. No Experi- CDL-A required. Students with ence Needed! Training & Job CDL-A welcome. Call 888Placement available at CTI! 691-4472 or apply online at HS Diploma/GED & computer www.superservicellc.com needed. 1-888-424-9419. Owner Operators. Class A CDL STILL WAITING FOR THAT HELP WANTED / DRIVERS END OF YEAR BONUS? If you qualify and have documented DRIVERS REGIONAL FLATBED. proof of your pending Safety, HOME Every Weekend, 40-45 Miles, or any other bonus. CPM Class A CDL Required. WE WILL MATCH IT! Dedicated Flatbed Load Training AvailCustomer, No-Touch Freight. able. 1st Seat Sign On Bonus. Lease Purchase Program w/ 1-800-992-7863 ext. 160. Payment Assist. 1yr driving www.mcelroytrucklines.com experience within the past 5 years. Call Jennifer 866-242Drivers CDL-A STAR OF THE 4976 DriveForGreatwide.com ROAD. Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000. New Student Drivers: CDL-A NO GIMMICKS! Pay & Lease Program. UP TO Just great pay, Miles, Home$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! 877time & Benefits 50c/mile for 521-5775 www.USATruck. Hazmat Teams, Solos start at jobs 36c/mile 1 yr. Exp. Reqd 800-
Marketplace
EDUCATION 942-2104 Ext. 7308 or 7307 www.TotalMS.com LOTS AND ACREAGE ANTEBELLUM ALBEMARLE MANSION on 200 acres. Totally restored historic landmark, division rights - candidate for conservation easement. $3,995,000 Natt Hall Valley Real Estate Brokers 434-242-9893 WOODED LAND 22.8 acres, perk approved, state road frontage. 10 minutes from Rocky Mount and Smith Mountain Lake. Only $84,900 and owner will finance. 434444-5088 MULTI FAMILY LAND 7 acres zoned for 80 apartments or towns. All utilities. Mile to regional hospital, near I-81/64. Walk to grocery store. 540294-2007 MISCELLANEOUS / CAREER TRAINING
AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER training. Financial aid if qualiTrain to become an Air Traffic fied Housing available. Job Controller in a secure govern- placement assistance. SCHEV ment career at FAA approved certified. CALL AIM 888-245AT-CTI school. Attend class to 9553. earn your associate degree by training at Aviation Institute of Maintenance in ChesaSTEEL BUILDINGS peake, VA. Median salary tops $100,000 (US BLS) with ex- STEEL BUILDINGS End of perience and full certification. Year Blow-Out! Lowest Prices Call toll free (877) 560-1001 Around! LOW Monthly payfor information. Hampton Uni- ments. 5 left. Make Offer. versity/Aviation Institute of 16x20, 20x26, 25x32, 30x40, Maintenance 40x60 Call Now! 757-3018885. MEDICAL CAREERS begin here Train ONLINE for Allied Health and Medical Management. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-354-9917 www.CenturaOnline.com
Kids Page
Sponsor the Kids Page! Call Dan McDermott 540-305-3000 editor@warrencountyreport.com
Diversions
Pets Page
Dear Stewart, What does the Christmas tree mean to you? Carol Dear Carol, Thats an interesting question I dont think anybody has ever asked me. Of course the Christmas tree means different things to different people. To some, it symbolizes the gathering of family and friends for this special time of year. To others, it brings back fond memories of those no longer with them anymore or off in other countries fighting wars. The tree always creates an inviting area in the house for this gathering place and a chance for families to celebrate together during this season. I watch people putting sparkly or-
naments on their trees and putting colorful boxes under the trees each Christmas. Some people even take their colorful boxes to other peoples houses that may not have enough boxes, or may not even have a tree to put boxes under. I wish more people did that each year. Of course, I get to smell the wonderful scent of Christmas trees all year as I scurry around the yard. Maybe this is the one chance during the year that people get to experience the sweet smells of pines, firs, and spruces because theyre too busy during the other times of the year. Doesnt it make you want to be outdoors more often to experience it even more? My favorite Christmas tree is the one that people planted many years ago in their yard after they celebrated Christmas. You see, they put up a live tree instead of one of the already cut trees. Now this tree is my shelter during the cold winter months and a source of food when all the other food is buried under the snow. I get to perch on the limbs this year and watch the people decorate another live Christmas tree again. So, what does the Christmas tree mean to me? I think it means taking care of others you love or are less fortunate than you and especially being reminded of the wonderful things that Nature has provided to people to experience and to protect as they live their lives all year round. I wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of Natures gifts!
Ask Stewart
540-635-4734
Monday thru Sunday 10 am to 4 pm- Closed Wednesdays 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA 540-635-4734 humanesocietywc@gmail.com
Please ask about our low cost spay and neuter program. Please be sure your pets at home are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Dog adoption available on Sat. 10 - 2 at Petco Cat adoption available on Sat. 10 -2 at Southern States Dogs and Cats available on Sat. 10 - 2 at Helmuth Builders
COME ONE! COME ALL! The Humane Society of Warren County Presents: A SUMMER CARNIVAL Saturday, August 13th, 10 AM - 9 PM at the Front Royal Check out our other adoptable pets at www.warrenco.petfinder.com Fire Department on Commerce Avenue. Games, Dunking Tank, Giant Castle Bounce, Cake Walk and Prizes, Carnival Treats, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Popcorn 540-635-4734 540-635-4734 and Drinks, BBQ Dinner @ 4 PM. To Volunteer/Donate/Sponsor Call:540-635-4734
Humane Humane Society of Warren Society of Warren County
County 540-635-4734 540-635-4734
- Stewart
The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward program began in 1997 with volunteers dedicated to improving the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and care demonstrations, and tree maintenance throughout the community. The group now consists of over 30 active members with several interns working toward becoming certified tree stewards from our annual All About Trees Class. Each month Stewart will answer a question from our readers. Please forward it to Stewart in care of frwctreestewards@comcast. net and we may publish it in a future issue. Please visit our website at www.treesfrontroyal.org.
Check out our other adoptable pets on www.warrenco.petfinder.com
Rudolph - 1 year old male pit mix. Rudolph is very good natured and loves to play with other dogs.
Cookie - 3 year old female pit bull. Cookie is housetrained, good with other pets and loves children!
Cookies ad sponsored by: Zorra is a 1 year old Border Collie/Beagle mix. She Hillbillys Junkyardis housetrained and good with Hillbilly has what you NEED! other animals Jackson Hwy 4381 Stonewalland children.
Frosty - 1 year old male hound. Frosty is a very sweet and mellow boy and is good with dogs.
Nicholas - 4 year old male rottweiller. This beautiful boy was found as a stray. He has had some training and knows basic commands.
Clara is a 3ad sponsored by: Rudolphs year old spayed Beagle/Heeler mix. Shes Hot Tub Heaven very friendly and good with Vacation Cabins cats.
Damien is aad sponsoredBeagle/ Frostys 1 year old by: Heeler mix. He is very well behaved and good with animals and children.
Claras ad sponsored by:
Dog Friendly!
Parkers hillbillysjunkyard.com Boarding Kennels 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! Automotive & Wanda Snead & Grooming
http://www.hottubheavencabins.com
540-66-15 Spicewood Flats

HotTubHeaven@yahoo.com
Bentonville, by: VA Zorras ad sponsored
636-2671
Martins Foods 409 South St. Damiens ad sponsored by: Front Royal 540-635-2249
Wanda Snead Property Management

Serving the area sponsored by: Andy Pandas ad for 16 years Sam Snead Realty 540-635-9753 SamSneadRealty.com
Andy Panda is an 8 year old Border Nicholass a sponsored by: Collie. He hadadbad case of mange when he was found and lost a lot of fur. The mange is gone now, his fur is growing back, and hes ready for a new home.
125 Spicewood Lane
Towing
Property Management
Martins Foods
BS
BUILDING, REMODELING & HANDYMAN SERVICE
Replacement Windows Siding Decks & Porches Roof Repair Additions Finished Basements Fine Carpentry Ceramic Tile Interior & Exterior Painting Floor Covering Tree & Yard Work Power Washing
Call Buck (540) 551-2673
www.killthecar.net
The Classics of Country Music can be found on

BUDGET SELF STORAGE
First Month FREE!

with 1 Month Paid Rent & Security Deposit With Coupon *Subject to availability
Your Hometown Station for over 60 Years is proud to be the home of all the Country Classics.
Johnny Cash, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline, Alabama, George Jones, Barbara Mandrell, Tammy Wynette, Mickey Gilley, Ronnie Milsap, George Strait, Merle Haggard, Johnny Paycheck, Dolly Parton, Marty Robbins, Kenny Rogers, The Oak Ridge Boys, Alan Jackson, Mel Tillis, Tanya Tucker, Eddie Rabbitt, Charlie Pride, The Judds, Vince Gill, Hank Williams Jr., Conway Twitty, Randy Travis, Crystal Gayle, and many more!
INCREDIBLE PRICES!
540-635-4000 800-296-0044
Rt. 619 & Corner of Airport Rd Front Royal
WE BUY USED CARS!!!
Ready to sell your nice used vehicle? Give us a chance to bid on it. We pay market value.
We are looking for nice, clean cars and trucks.
(540) 635-2153
The home of the award winning News at Noon and The Valley Today Programs, the best music, local news, up-to-date weather with local meteorologist Kemp Miller, Warren County and Skyline High School sports
www.JEChevy.com
Its all right here!!

Serving Front Royal and Warren County since 1948
125 S. Royal Avenue Front Royal, VA 22630
Stud Pearl Earrings from $14 95 Wedding Bands from $38 95 Tennis Bracelets from $88 95
STERLING SILVER
Front Royals Bridal HEADQUARTERS Custom Designed Bridal Sets
IAMOND 14KT D ARRINGS STUD E

1/20 ct. Studs from $58 95 1/4 ct. Studs from $148 95 1/2 ct. Studs from $448 95 1.0 ct. Studs from $998 95
Colored Diamond Stackable Rings
Buy 2 get 1 FREE!

1/4 ct. Diamond Solitaires from $498 95 1/2 ct. Diamond Solitaires from $598 95 Diamond Anniversary Bands from $298 95 10KT Wedding Bands from $88 95 Gents Tungsten Bands from $88 95 Diamond Tennis Bracelets from $398 95
74
95
Available on in-stock merchandise only. While Supplies last. Bring this ad in to receive these special prices.
Immediate Cash For Your Old Gold!!!
Extended Holiday Hours
k Days a Wee Open 7 Christmas! until

The Late December, 2012 Edition of Warren County Report

Uploaded by

Document Information

Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Description:

Copyright:

Available Formats

The Late December, 2012 Edition of Warren County Report

Original Title:

Uploaded by

Description:

Copyright:

Available Formats

Indictments PAGE 31

Warren County Report

Volume VII, Issue 26 Late December, 2012

20,000 Readers #1 Newspaper in Front Royal & Warren County!

A Holiday Wish & a Happy New Year

Local offers advice on fiscal cliff

Local officials react to CT school shooting

Is Tareq gaining momentum for governor?

And incident at Strasburgs Sandy Hook Elementary

Page  Warren County Report Late December, 01

Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com

Smedley recalled fondly at riverside bench dedication

Ivy Lodge Gift Shop

Main Street Front Royal, VA

www.royal-cinemas.com * Birthday Parties! * Now Showing Jack Reacher

& seasons greetings

1-800-806-5182 & 540-635-2815

Jean Rudacille, Owner

Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 

Jack Evans Service & Parts Center - Everyday Low Prices

CHECK & FILL FLUID LEVELS:

Offer good until 12-31-12

$200 Certified Service

Receive your $200 Certified Service Visa Prepaid Card by mail

FRONT PADS & INSTALLATION

Excludes machining rotors/drums, 3/4 & 1 ton vehicles & Corvettes.

FREE WASH & VACUUM

BRAKES & TIRES QUICK SERVICE

Price Match on Tires

125 S. Royal Ave, Front Royal

SATURDAY HOURS 8:00AM - 2:00PM

(540) 635-2153 1-800-JE-CHEVY www.JEChevy.com

Page 4 Warren County Report Late December, 01

Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com

Walter Duncan shares some family & seasonal memories

Walters mother - then Elsa L. Clapp

Auto and Boat

FARMING SINCE 1898

Serving the Front Royal area (540) 660-4645 540-660-1217

Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 5

Cover Holiday Shot at Maddox Funeral Home

I am not backtracking at all Bob Costas in his own words

20,000 and growing Warren Countys leading newspaper

Are Class B Biosolids really safe?

ALONG THESE LINES

Page 6 Warren County Report Late December, 01

Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com

ALONG THESE LINES: End-of-Worlders gone wild

www.KillTheCar.net Now Booking

Rock,| Punk, |Thrash,| Metal Punk Rock Thrash Metal

Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.WarrenCountyReport.com

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 7

Operation Blue Christmas makes a difference in lives

when you sign up for one month of lessons

$20 OFF your first lesson!

Page 8 Warren County Report Late December, 01

Local offers D.C. assistance on fiscal cliff

Page Warren County Report Late December, 01

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page

Page 4 Warren County Report Late December, 01

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 5

Page 6 Warren County Report Late December, 01

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 7

Page 8 Warren County Report Late December, 01

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 9

Page 10 Warren County Report Late December, 01

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 11

Page 1 Warren County Report Late December, 01

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 1

Page 14 Warren County Report Late December, 01

Late December, 01 Warren County Report Page 15