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“I urge anyone who is struggling or in pain because of this man to come forward
National confidentially and contact David Clohessy of SNAP (Survivor’s Network of those
Abused by Priests) at (314) 566-9790.” – Catholic blogger “Adele”

Controversy erupts over HLI’s former chief priest


Debate, death threat amidst past silence on exorcism sex allegations
By Roger Bianchini on to greater fidelity to Christ … I still It was this official silence about a Our messages, some repeated, left down or seizure interpreted by some
The Sherando Times pray for him and hope for his conver- former, shining star in the church’s at the numbers of Bishop Barbarito, observers as the demonic possession
sion. What I hope and pray for even worldwide battle against abortion his secretary Annette, and Diocese of a woman at HLI headquarters on
A priest who gained national no- more is a total return to fidelity of all that unleashed the Catholic blogo- Chancellor Lorraine Sabatello seek- Thursday, Jan. 27. However he re-
toriety for attacking Sean Hannity Catholics to the Truth on the critical sphere “Furies”. ing information on the current status plied, “Same thing,” as in “we cannot
as a failed Catholic on the Fox News issues of life, marriage and family, At issue for those posting on nu- of Father Euteneuer went unreturned comment.”
commentator’s own television show and the sacrificial commitment that merous Catholic online sites is throughout the week prior to the Feb. However at 10:12 a.m.. on the web-
is facing his own rising tide of criti- alone will bring America out of its whether a prominent, international 1 online posts by Father Euteneuer, site LifeSiteNews.com, Father Eute-
cism on Catholic Internet sites five moral decay.” church campaigner for not only the Bishop Barbarito and this new orga- neuer issued this statement as part of
months after his sudden departure However it is the alleged moral anti-abortion movement, but also nization. an admission, apology and explana-
from the national pro-life advocacy decay of Father Euteneuer, himself, sexual restraint and abstinence as the One fact not in dispute in the run tion of the events leading to his Aug.
scene. Then Human Life Interna- that has created an increasingly con- only acceptable means of birth con- up to the online posts of Feb. 1 was 27 departure from HLI.
tional President Father Thomas Eute- tentious and even threatening online trol, did himself succumb to sexual that Euteneuer’s most recent book “The circumstances that led to my
neuer blasted Hannity for his stance debate over the reason for Father temptation in the conduct of at least about his work as an exorcist, “Exor- departure from HLI were related ex-
on birth control as an acceptable al- Euteneuer’s sudden and unexpected one aspect of his priestly duties – ex- cism and the Church Militant”, is out clusively to my own decisions and
ternative to abortion for non-Catho- removal from his decade-old post as orcisms. of print and like its author, no longer conduct within the ministry of exor-
lics. President of Human Life Internation- According to Wikipedia, “Exor- being thrust into the public eye. cism that I carried out independently
“Let he who has not sinned cast the al (HLI). Established in 1981, HLI is cism is the religious practice of evict- In addition to asking about Father from my responsibilities at HLI. The
first stone,” Hannity repeated several based in Front Royal, Virginia. It bills ing demons or other spiritual entities Euteneuer, we asked HLI spokes- vast majority of my decisions and
times to Euteneuer during the infa- itself as the largest pro-life organiza- from a person or place which they man Phelan if he could elaborate on conduct, both personally and in this
mous 2007 TV encounter. Euteneuer tion in the world with representation are believed to have possessed.” Catholic blog posts indicating a belief ministry, were morally sound and
dismissed Hannity as a “heretic” and in over 100 countries. But if official sources had remained there was some sort of mental break- consistent with all standards of pas-
“social Catholic” during his scathing Despite the increasing and shrill silent for months about Euteneuer’s
appraisal of the newsman’s stance on debate within the Catholic blogo- removal from HLI and now virtual
birth control among non-Catholics. sphere community, the veil of official seclusion at his Florida diocese – oth- Enjoy a great cup of coffee Free
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during this Lenten season, I hope while at HLI were unsuccessful, The ment on his present assignment.”
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toral care of persons.  Moreover, they priate crossing of adult heterosexual Jan 27, 2011. lier receipt from one “Anonymous”

The were all motivated exclusively by my


desire to give priestly assistance to
people in great spiritual distress. I
boundaries on the occasion of carry-
ing out his priestly ministry. Immedi-
ate action was taken to deal with this
“I witnessed one demonic event
just today. It was horrifying. All I
can think of is how this poor woman
blogger dated Jan. 28:
“Everything comes in God’s time,
not your time..didn’t Jesus have to

Sherando
must acknowledge, however, that matter and to restrict his ministry as must be feeling so trapped within wait for His Father on the Cross???...
one particularly complex situation soon as it was brought to the atten- her skin as the evil uses her voice to but you’re looking for blood...you’ll
clouded my judgment and led me tion of the Diocese. Father Euteneuer roar and curse ... Fr. Tom needs our get it but it will be yours.”
to imprudent decisions with harm- has cooperated in the process while prayers desperately – Desperately, Adele prefaced the post noting it

Times
ful consequences, the worst of which at the same time expressing contri- in the truest sense of the word. Even sounded like “a death threat” and
was violating the boundaries of chas- tion for his conduct and the harm more, his victims need our prayers,” that it had originated from a woman
tity with an adult female who was un- it has caused. No determination has one blogger on Adele’s stream posted in Florida – “I will be reporting this
der my spiritual care. yet been made as to when and under that evening. They added that the to the proper authorities,” she added.
Member “I take full responsibility for my what circumstances he may return to woman had a past history with the
own poor judgment, my weakness ministry.” priest they believed to be abusive. Father Tom vs. Satan?
Virginia Press Association and my sinful conduct that resulted “While committed to Father Eu- Posting just four minutes later, at 8:20
from it. I offer no excuse for my pro- teneuer’s healing, I truly regret and p.m. Jan. 27, another “anonymous” However despite Adele and other
Stephens City fessional or moral failures, nor do I apologize for the hurt and harm blogger added, “There are many of bloggers calls for transparency from
Kernstown shift the blame to anyone else.” which his actions have caused. Please us who witnessed today’s horrible both the church and HLI as a means
Just over seven hours later, at 5:51 pray for the healing needed as a re- event.” of reaching out to potential victims;
Middletown p.m., the bishop who recalled Eute- sult of these actions as well as for While other bloggers’ requests for others posting on the blog stream
neuer to the Diocese of Palm Beach, Father Euteneuer himself. Please additional information on the refer- questioned who was really the victim
Press releases should be said this in an internal memo to his also pray that this matter will not ad- enced event went unanswered, ac- in the Euteneuer debate.
emailed to: priests released publicly “with per- versely affect the good which Father cording to Warren County Fire & “I think these women are shameful.
mission” by the Life Site News web- Euteneuer’s ministry for respect for Rescue Chief Richard Mabie there Their attack will probably backfire on
news@sherandotimes.com site: life, especially on behalf of the un- was a county emergency medical them. They are possessed with evil
“Due to the publicity being given to born, has accomplished …” response shortly after noon that day and it seems that they are getting
Publisher the situation of Father Thomas Eute- to HLI headquarters for what was worse whenever someone disagrees
Daniel P. McDermott neuer, I now feel it is not only fair but Post-traumatic stress? officially described as “a medical sei- with them. They seem very vindic-
(540) 305-3000 necessary to inform the priests of the zure”. The victim was transported to tive in character and self righteous.
dan@sherandotimes.com Diocese of appropriate information The pace of the online debate over Warren Memorial Hospital. Further They don’t seem credible to me,” one
in his regard. Father Euteneuer’s behavior while at information was not available. retorted against the priest’s accusers.
“Father Euteneuer has been under- HLI may have been accelerated by “I have known Fr. Tom personally
Editor going intensive evaluation and coun- the referenced incident at HLI head- Online debate & threats? for more than 13 years and I can as-
Laura Biondi seling to address admitted inappro- quarters in Front Royal, Virginia on sure you of Father’s devotion to the
As we perused the Catholic com- unborn. I have never seen him fal-
News Reporters:
munity blog sphere, a string of posts ter in his ministry as a priest. Being
Sue Golden under the name “Adele” at a site ti- exposed to demons is not an easy
Rachel Hamman tled www.journeytotherese.blogspot. thing. Sometimes the demons will
com caught our eye – and appar- purposely twist the bodies of their
Lorie Showalter ently that of many others as well. victims that will have their sexual
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and most vehemently argumentative remove the demons. This, I am sure
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Alison Duvall On Jan. 30th “Adele” told us she did Bishop Barbarito in this matter,
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The Irish Isle is usually closed on Monday but since Valentine’s Day falls on a
Irish Isle anniversary Monday this year they’ll be open. Valentine’s Day and of course St. Patrick’s
Day are two of their biggest celebrations.

Middletown’s Irish Isle celebrates a ‘lucky 7’ years


Maybe it’s not Galway to Graceland, but Limerick to Middletown will do
there, the trio went on the road
stopping to play at various pubs
through an Irish network of mu-
sicians traveling the circuit.
They called their group The
Irish Breakdown due to the blue-
grass influence they acquired
through an American musician.
This provided a unique mix of
Irish and bluegrass sounds, caus-
ing their popularity to flourish.
The marking of their success
in the field was cited in a music
magazine where they were vot-
ed second to the popular blue-
grass band The Seldom Scene.
When asked if he had a copy of
the magazine or which it was, he
said, “No, I didn’t keep anything,
The Irish Isle Restaurant Main St. Middletown cele- I was young and didn’t think it
brates its 7th anniversary. was important at the time.” This
find him in session at the pub wanting to pursue his musical is typical Coughlan humility and
with other musicians. The point passion, it wasn’t long before appears to him as a footnote in
is, music is a part of the atmo- he found himself in the United his musical career.
sphere, without which the res- States along with two other Irish The group played for Vice-Pres-
taurant itself wouldn’t be in exis- lads playing the music circuit. In ident of the United States Walter
tence. the early 70’s they began at the Mondale twice and at a birthday
Music is the foundation from Four Provinces in Washington, party for Speaker of the House
which the whole enterprise origi- D.C., which is still in operation Tip O’Neill. With the success
nated and music is the theme per- and extolled as ‘the best Irish of their new “bluegrass flavor”
meating Coughlan’s life from Ire- Pub in Washington, D.C.” From Coughlan wanted to take the
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gather and enjoy a little bit of his menu features basic Irish fare natural thing. A lot of families in
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of an authentic Irish Restaurant would be complete without the was customary Brian got a job in All during February
would be like,” says Coughlan in mournful and lovely sounds the shoe factory where his father
his natural Irish brogue. His ef- of Irish traditional music, and worked. He said, “If you have a all footlongs (except premium subs) will be

$5 each
forts have not been in vain judg- Coughlan has that too because good job in a factory or an old
ing by the look, feel and ambi- he’s the attendant musician. established business, you’re there
ance of the place and the fact When he’s not playing on Friday till you die, it’s secure.”
that once inside, whether you get and Saturday nights you might However, being young and
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The marking of their success in the field was cited in a music magazine where
they [The Irish Breakdown] were voted second to the popular bluegrass band Irish Isle anniversary
The Seldom Scene.

foot in the door with the circuit


of Irish and American musicians.
While in Ireland Brian opened
for The Chieftains twice and
for Van Morrison, stating these
amazing facts in the casual way
one might report what they
had for dinner. But for Cough-
lan, he was working at what he
loved most and the musicians he
opened for shared his passion for
music.
In 1990 Coughlan returned
to the U.S. and teamed up with
fiddle player Neil Foley for two
years but later played solo again
Artistry of Brian Cough-
around the D.C. area for another
lan & his fiddleplayer Neil Brian showing photo of
few years. By this time he realized
Foley from the 1970’s himself with Walter &
that playing professionally after
daughter Eleanor Mon- Bridget’s Pub sign directing patrons to the downstairs
sound to Ireland where he felt the 30 years had begun to take its toll
dale signed ‘Thanks for pub from inside The Irish Isle Restaurant
music would go over well; but the and making a living by it was tak-
the entertainment Walter
other two members were reluc- ing the enjoyment out of a career structure that perfectly suited and pulled plaster off the walls to
Mondale’.
tant to leave the security of their he used to love. his goal. He said, “I saw the brick reveal the rich orange brick be-
contract with the Four Provinc- With his 30 years experience taste of Ireland to the region. walls on the outside and thought, neath, which he’s left exposed to
es. playing music in pubs and his I bet’cha they’re brick on the in- give it that old historic look remi-
Brian soon found himself go- love of Ireland he began search- Restaurant & Pub side.” niscent of Irish pubs from the old
ing solo in Ireland over the next ing for a venue in which he might He began working on the old country. The bank’s vault remains
ten years but would continue to make a home for himself com- When Coughlan discovered the Middletown State Bank, tearing intact and is used as a prep/order
come back to the U.S. every year bining music, food and heritage old bank in Middletown he was up layers of flooring to uncover room by staff.
for ten-week tours to keep his while also bringing an authentic excited to discover an historic the original hard wood floors Bridget’s Pub, named for his
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Brian said he has customers


who continue to meet at his es-
tablishment three and four times
a year after having found his place
by accident. Several families of
Irish origin who live in the New
England area and some who live
in Florida have made his place a
middle meeting ground, staying
overnight for music and dining at
local lodgings.
The Irish Isle seats 25 diners at
their outdoor patio during the
warmer months and hosts busi-
ness luncheons, private parties,
wedding rehearsals and dinners.

Resident ghost

Tables in the pub made by hand from sewing factory Coughlan is sole proprietor of The name of this dish is Biddy Early’s Irish breakfast
spools & sewing machine bases under spools. the restaurant and pub but some- of sausage, rashers, pudding fries, tomato & eggs.
times gets a little “help” from its ‘A great way to start or end the day, it’ll cure what
seamstress mother-in-law, is dec- counties with those areas listing
resident ghost, George. That’s all “ales” ya’!”
orated with tables made by hand family clan names from which
using large factory thread spools they originated. the staff and owner know about sends the staff looking for him cut it out’ but he’s been very quiet
placed atop turn of the century I asked him what motivated him him other than the disruptions they’re so sure it’s Brian doling for awhile now. We wonder if it
sewing machine tables, just beg- more, the opportunity to play they endured during the first out instructions to them. wasn’t all the work and construc-
ging for a tankard of ale to be music on his own terms or the few years of business. Coughlan’s “Several of us were here one eve- tion going on the first few years
placed upon them. restaurant aspect. He said, “Both, daughter said she saw a gentle- ning and we kept hearing, ‘knock, that upset him.”
It’s the kind of atmosphere and but the food aspect is important man in the pub once she didn’t knock, knock’ somewhere, so Europeans are less apt to
background that lends itself to because a lot of the pubs I used recognize who had a beard and we’d knock back three times, this phfashaw ghost reports, espe-
familial gatherings where the to play at, they didn’t care about was wearing a long coat and a would go on for a bit and then
people at the table beside you the food and a lot only have half panama type hat, but he made stop. We’d check the bathrooms
aren’t strangers and you could the menu or less of what would only one appearance. and everywhere but find nothing
pass the time easily with music be considered Irish fare. We have Brian and the staff have seen to explain it,” he continued. The
and friendly chats. basic good food, nothing fancy, plastic utensils and other vari- previous owners described eerily
“There’s something about the also anyone can come here and ous non-threatening items flying similar experiences once he de-
pub scene, just sittin’ down, sin- be comfortable whether in the off the shelves now and then and cided to compare notes and ask
gin’ a song, lettin’ go with peo- restaurant or the pub. Grandpar- the staff has reported getting in- around about the occurrences.
ple singin’ a song on their own, ents bring in kids and let them structions from Brian in his voice Coughlan says, “I don’t know
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older than ours and their fami- and singing along during the eve- to fulfill his life’s work and enjoy and 4 p.m. in the pub. Live mu- stop in prior to curtain call.
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perienced their own sightings,
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Sherando High School Student Makes Important Discovery


Senior Alexander Snider Discovers a New Pulsar
Sherando High School senior Alexan- a catalog of discovered pulsars. Edwards Summersville, West Virginia, discovered
der Snider was one of three high school says, “It was exciting to learn that one of a pulsar. In addition, Lucas Bolyard of
students to discover a pulsar earlier this our students made such an important dis- Clarksburg, West Virginia, discovered
month through a program called the Pulsar covery. When the project began, we were a rapidly rotating radio transient which
Search Collaboratory (PSC). Pulsars are hoping to discover a pulsar. The students astronomers believe is a pulsar that emits
rotating neutron stars which emit a beam have been searching diligently and it’s ex- radio waves in bursts.
of electromagnetic radiation as they spin. citing to see their hard work result in an Frederick County Public Schools Su-
Because pulsars rarely emit visible light, important discovery.” perintendent Patricia Taylor says, “Ms.
they are most often detected by their radio Once Snider and the other students re- Edwards and all of the students involved
waves. ported the pulsar candidate to the NRAO, in this project are to be congratulated for
Snider, who is a member of the She- PSC Project Director Rachel Rosen re- discovering something that was unknown
rando High School Astronomy Club, made viewed the data, confirmed the discovery prior to their work. The PSC project is
his discovery on January 20th. Another and invited the students to assist with a fol- an example of the creative methods our
Virginia student, Casey Thompson, also low-up observation session on the Green teachers use daily to engage students in
discovered the pulsar that day. Hannah Bank Telescope. Snider says, “I expected learning. The project requires not only an
Mabry, a student in Kentucky, made the when I went there that I would just be understanding of science, but also critical
discovery on January 21st. Snider says, watching other people do things, and then thinking skills and collaboration which are
“I was a bit nervous to send the plots in I actually got to sit down at the controls. It keys to being successful in the world in
because I didn’t know if it was an already was a great experience and very exciting. which we live.”
known pulsar, but I decided just to see I hope that astronomers at Green Bank In addition to her teaching duties,
what happened. I wanted to find some- and around the world can learn something Edwards is participating in the NASA
thing new and it actually feels really neat from the discovery. Hopefully, it will help Infrared Processing and Analysis Center
to be the first person to ever see something them to find out something they didn’t (IPAC) Teacher Archive Research Pro-
like that. It’s an uplifting feeling.” know before.” gram. The program is aimed at motivating
Members of Sherando’s Astronomy The PSC is a joint project between the students to pursue careers in science and
Club have been working with earth science NRAO and West Virginia University. It is technology by having teachers complete
teacher Debra Edwards in hopes of dis- funded by a grant from the National Sci- a research project with partner scientists
covering new pulsars. As part of the PSC ence Foundation. The goal of the project is and incorporate the experience into their
project, students analyze real data from the to increase interest in science, technology, classroom. Edwards is working as part of
National Radio Astronomy Observatory engineering and math careers among high a research team that will analyze data from
(NRAO) in Green Bank, West Virginia. school students by involving them in cut- the Spitzer Space Telescope.
The work involves scanning thousands of ting edge research.
computerized “star plots” in hope of find- In addition to the pulsar discovered by
ing pulsars. Once students believe they’ve Snider, Thompson and Mabry, two other From a release
located a pulsar, they look up its coordi- astronomical objects have been discovered
nates to see if it already has been listed in by students. Last year, Shay Bloxton of
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Businesses say things are looking up!


coffee, hot soup, bagels, cook- in Stephen’s City, said that the Susan Curtis at Curves at
ies, muffins, and more. Ms. Centre also is experiencing an 255-1 Fairfax Pike, in Stephen’s
Neff said that the weekends upbeat year. The private child City, is excited about the start
have been very busy, and that care center and preschool has of 2011. According to Ms.
weekday traffic is also increas- both greater enrollment this Curtis, the attendance at the
ing. January over last January, and fitness center is much higher
In Middletown, Mark Brown, inquiries regarding child care than last year. Ms. Curtis says
co-owner of Why Not An- also are higher. that more people are renewing
tiques, at 7994 Main Street,
said January 2011 was the best
January the store has had in
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A little red schoolhouse decorates the wall at Sha-


ron’s Centre for the Education of Young People.

This is customer Lyn Hatfield of Amissville (she gives permission for photo to be
used) with Why Not Antiques co-owner June Lingwood-Brown looking over a cut
glass hurricane lamp shade that she had special ordered.
their memberships, new mem- working with more municipal- there.”
bers are joining, and old clients ities and local governments, as One of the few businesses
are coming back. opposed to the private sector. contacted that did not see and
Stephen Gyurisin, with Ad- It is interesting to note that lo- increase in January 2011 is the
vanced Planning Associates, cal governments are starting Winchester Book Alley, on the
at 185 N. Loudon Street, in to spend money. Second, Mr. walking mall in Winchester.
Winchester, also has seen an Gyurisin is focusing more on According to co-owner Jen-
increase in business in January “problem solving” as opposed nifer Gyurisin, the inclement
2011. Mr. Gyurisin believes to doing straight “projects.” weather of January 2011 kept
there are two reasons for the According to Mr. Gyurisin, patrons away from the book Giraffes and hippos at Sharon’s Centre for the Educa-
uptick. First, the business is “there are a lot of problems out store. tion of Yound People

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Stephens City Mar 2, 2011 11:00 am Wisconsin. In 2003, while vol- fight CF and improve the lives tion of the class.
town meetings Mar 5, 2011 11:00 am unteering in Guatemala, Ben of people with this disease,” Liesl Baldwin 536-1663
Mar 9, 2011 11:00 am encountered a man who had said Shari Keefer, Chairman of
February 8, 2011 Mar 12, 2011 11:00 am grown up in an orphanage. This the Winchester Great Strides Annual Go Pink girls
Personnel Committee Mar 16, 2011 11:00 am man explained that he did not Walk. “We are grateful for the basketball game
7:30pm Mar 19, 2011 11:00 am have any personal belongings contributions of each volunteer,
February 15, 2011 Mar 23, 2011 11:00 am from his youth. He suggested donor and corporate sponsor Millbrook High School will be
Historic Preservation Commis- Mar 26, 2011 11:00 am that Ben help the kids collect who supports Great Strides. hosting its annual Go Pink girls’
sion Mar 30, 2011 11:00 am special items that would contrib- Every walker is doing their part basketball game on Tuesday,
5:00pm Apr 2, 2011 11:00 am ute to these children’s’ sense of in this life-saving effort.”Cystic February 8 at 7:30 p.m. All
February 17, 2011 Bowman Library, 871 Task- identity and self-worth. fibrosis is a life-threatening breast cancer survivors are in-
Water/ Sewer Committee er Road, Stephens City, VA genetic disease that affects vited to attend the game with
5:30pm This reading program’s pur- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 30,000 adults and children in free admission.  They will re-
Public Works pose is to encourage early lit- Launches 2011 Great Strides the United States and 70,000 ceive a special gift prior to the
6:00pm eracy, so all the materials pro- Walk people worldwide. It causes game.  Any breast cancer sur-
Newtown Heritage Festival Mtg. vide information for reading debilitating lung infections that vivor who plans to attend the
7:00pm stages of young children, infant Local Fundraiser Part of Nation- lead to premature death. More game should call Mary Duvall or
to kindergarten. The reading wide Effort to Battle Life-threat- than10 million Americans are Chris Garber at Millbrook High
Middletown meetings stages include print motivation ening Disease Winchester, symptomless carriers of the CF School.  The number is 540-
and awareness, phonological VA— The Virginia Chapter of gene. The CF Foundation has 545-2800.  A number of special
Work Session First Monday awareness, letter knowledge the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation earned a four-star rating for activities are also planned dur-
7pm and vocabulary, and narrative announced today the kick-off sound fiscal management from ing the game. 
Regular Council Second Mon- skills. 540-869-9000 of Great Strides, the largest CF Charity Navigator and is an ac- • Coloring Contest at Red
day 7pm fundraising event in the coun- credited charity of the Better Bud Elementary School-
Committees Third Tuesday Sherando High School try. Great Strides, now in its Business Bureau’s Wise Giv- a winner will be selected
7pm art club 22nd year, raises critical funds ing Alliance. If you would like from each grade. They will
Planning Commission Fourth for life-saving research, educa- to participate in the Winchester receive a $5.00 Maggie
Monday 7pm The Sherando Art Club is par- tion and care programs for cys- Great Strides Walk, please Moos gift card and a ticket
Public Hearings as scheduled ticipating in The Memory Proj- tic fibrosis, a fatal genetic dis- contact the Virginia Chapter at to the MHS Pink Game on
and properly advertised ect. The Memory Project is a ease. The goal of Great Strides 804-527-1500. To learn more Tuesday, Feb. 8. Gift Cards
All meetings are and always unique initiative in which art is to raise about $40 million about Great Strides, please vis-
have been open to the public students create portraits (draw- at 650 walk sites around the it http://greatstrides.cff.org.

January 31, 2011


ings, paintings, graphic design, country. Funds raised through
Bingo in Middletown etc) for children and teens Great Strides have helped spur Paws for Reading
around the world who have dramatic advances in cystic fi-
Every Tuesday at the Middle- been orphaned, neglected, or brosis research and care. Fifty Feb 5, 2011 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
town Volunteer Fire and Res- disadvantaged. To do this, the years ago, most children with Feb 19, 2011 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
cue. Doors open at 5pm. Bin- students receive photographs CF did not live long enough Mar 5, 2011 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
go starts at 7pm. Located in of children waiting for portraits 1. MUSIC:
to attend How many strings
elementary school.does a Mar 19, 2011 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
ukulele have? 1. What was the name of Bon Jovi’s 1. Who was the last player before
the social hall rear of building. and then work from those Today, the median predicted
2. MATH: What is the equivalent of Apr 2,No.
first 2011
1 hit 1:00
single?pm - 2:15 pm Florida’s Emilio Bonifacio in 2009
Concessions sold by Middle- photos to create the artwork. agetheofRoman
survival
numeral isD?more than Bowman Library
2. Who wrote and released Children,
“Doctor to hit an inside-the-park home run on
3. RELIGION: Who is the patron Opening Day?
town Volunteer Fire and Res- Students also have an option 37 years old. The
saint of physicians?
Winchester come to Bowman
My Eyes,” and when? Library and
3. Which band released “Come Sail 2. The Chicago White Sox had four
cue auxillary. of creating “Books of Hope.” Great4. LITERATURE:
Strides WalkWho willwrote
takethe read yourBonus
Away”? favorite story to
for knowing theaalbum
will- different managers during the 1990s.
These are short stories cre- placeplayon Sunday,
“Timon May 22, 2011
of Athens”? ingtitle.
listener--a specially trained Name two of them.
5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What 3. How many Heisman Trophy win-
Winter reading program at ated, illustrated, and bound on the lawn
does the of the
Geneva crossOld County
symbolize? dog!4. Our
Namedogs
the only Koolto&listen
love the Gangto ners have come from the University
song to reach No. 1 on both the Hot
Bowman Library by the students into books for Courthouse.
6. HISTORY: Check-in
When didwill thebe- Erie stories, which have
100 and the R&B charts. a great ap- of Texas?
these children. The goal of gin Canal open? pm and the walk
at 12:30 peal5. for beginning
Name the songreaders and
that became 4. Name the NBA teams Chuck Daly
7. MEASUREMENTS: What does a Motown’s first million-seller, as well coached between 1981 and 1999.
Feb 9, 2011 11:00 am the project is to inspire caring, will lux
begin at 1:00 pm. May is
measure? those who are
as the group. struggling as they 5. When was the last time the Flor-
Feb 12, 2011 11:00 am global friendship, and a positive also 8.Cystic Fibrosis
LANGUAGE: Awareness
What is the mean- learn6. to read.
Who were Dogs are happy
Wolfman Jack and to ida Panthers made the NHL playoffs,
ing of the Latin word “veto”? Cousin Brucie? and who did they face?
Feb 16, 2011 11:00 am sense of self for our students. Month. “With so much
9. MYTHOLOGY: Who is promis-
the Greek hear a good book. The reading
6. NASCAR driver Brad Kesel-
Feb 19, 2011 11:00 am The project was developed by ing goddess
research on
of love? the horizon, it’s times are inAnswers 15-minute incre- owski set a record in 2010 for most
1. “You Give Love a Bad Name” in
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will be presented at half- Survivor should call Mary donate $.25 to play differ- hatan School and Chelsea days in February, March, and
time. Duvall or Chris Garber ent games such as Pin the Academy. About 25 com- April of imaginative play for
• Monday, Feb. 7 MHS will to let them know they are Pink Hat on the Pioneer, munity volunteers will run children who are just learning
host a Pink decorating coming. Also at the game, Pink Ring toss, Pink bean the meet. Winners from to build. This program is ap-
event. All MHS students we will have Wellspring bag toss, Guess the M&Ms, the regional competition propriate for elementary and
and Red Bud students are Wellness Center, ACS and Pink Candy Corn and Pink will compete in the Virginia middle school students. Build-
invited to donate a $1.00 other vendors, face paint- Gum. Students that donate State MathCounts Compe- ers’ tools will be Lego® bricks.
and bring their own t-shirts ing by the Sophomore class and plan will have a chance tition on  March 19, 2011 in On February 14, the children
or socks to decorate. SCA and Spirit Club, 50/50 Raf- to spin the prize wheel for Richmond, Virginia. will build anything they want
is providing all decorating fle and Shoot for the Cure various treats from our Blue in the theme of “Construction.”
materials. The event will be at half-time. A raffle for a Tiki Room (School Store), SAAA country “Pirates” will be the theme on
held in the Millbrook Com- basket full of Pink goodies ice cream, Pink t-shirts, 2 music concert March 14, and on April 11, the
mons area. SCA, Leo Club donated from local busi- passes to all MHS Spring children can build anything hav-
and Key Club students will nesses will be held as well. Events. The Shenandoah Area Agency ing to do with “The Circus.” Per-
be on hand to assist with • Wednesday, Feb. 9 is MHS • Friday- Each day during on Aging is having a Country haps there will be houses and
decorating. The time is 3- schoolwide scavenger hunt lunches, SCA has been Music Concert featuring the lo- skyscrapers in February, ships
6:30 pm. day. Students will search collecting money in the cal band From the Heart with on the high seas in March, and
• The game is Tuesday, Feb. the school for various Pink Kiss a Pig Contest. Various John Landes on Sat. Feb. 12 trapeze artists on the high wire
8. All Breast Cancer Survi- objects. Prizes include ice staff and faculty members from 7 to 9 P.M. This will be and clowns in April—it’s up to
vors are invited to attend cream from the cafete- have volunteered to al- held at the Chimney Field Com- the children’s imaginations as
with free admission to the ria, Blue Tiki Room (MHS low students to vote with a munity Center on 11th Street in to what they build.
Girl’s Varsity Game. Game school store) cookies and donation of change for the Front Royal, Va. This concert is
time is 7:30. The Pink Car- Slushies. person they want to see to help the Agency raise money Read across
nation Presentation will • Thursday- Pink Fair dur- Kiss the Pig on Friday dur- to help with fuel assistance for America book blast
be at the beginning of the ing lunches. Students will ing each lunch period. senior citizens. For ticket infor-
game. Any Breast Cancer have the opportunity to • Friday evening 7-10 pm at mation contact Bill Crawford at Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @
the Millbrook Gymnasium (540)631-7141. 5:30-7:30 p.m.– Read Across
we will have a Pink dance- America Book Blast at Apple
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casual with jeans and pink Winchester storm Blossom Mall


shirts. Tickets will be sold basketball team juvenile The Frederick County Educa-
during student lunches in diabetes awareness day tion Association is partnering
the commons during Pink with the Apple Blossom Mall and
Week. The cost is $5.00 Feb 13, 2011 2:00 pm Ad- the Simon Kidgits Club to pres-
per student. This dance is miral Byrd Middle School ent this program. Free books,
for Millbrook students only. Please mark your calendars stickers and refreshments will
Peter Pan fair seem to sell in the $15 to $25
range. This was, without a doubt, one • All proceeds from the week for 2/13/11 at 2pm! The Win- be provided to students who at-

p
Q: When I was a kid I was
enchanted by Peter Pan.
Needless to say, I begged and finally
of this country’s most popular fairs,
and items from it are both plentiful
and popular with collectors.
will go towards Millbrook’s
GO PINK efforts.
chester Storm Basketball Team
will be holding a Juvenile Dia-
tend the event. The Cat-in-th-
Hat, Thing One and Thing Two
got the 1950 original cast album on
• Math Counts Blue Ridge betes Awareness Day at Admi- will be in attendance. In addi-
Pet Own- *** regional championships ral Byrd Middle School whereby tion, a number of local celebri-
the Broadway production of “Peter
sting des-
t entirely
pposed to
Pan,” in addition to a wristwatch
and a coloring book, both issued
Q: While on vacation several
years ago, my late husband
purchased a Royal Doulton figu-
• Saturday, February 12,
2011 @ 8 a.m.-1 p.m.– The
$1.00 of each $5.00 ticket sold
will go to the Juvenile Diabetes
ties will read to children
about the time the movie opened in rine called “Fortune Teller” for me. MathCounts Blue Ridge Research Foundation. Please Sherando High school
Pet Own- theaters. What do you think they
eel guilty I would like to know its approxi- Regional Champion- come out, enjoy the game and talent show
are worth? — Doris, Rio Rancho, mate value for insurance purposes.
ble as they N.M. ships at Admiral Richard support JDRF!
— Betty, Sun City, Ariz.
plenty of
rs to take A: I consulted several price
guides and think your origi-
nal cast album is valued in the $25
A: Your figurine was introduced
in 1955, and production con-
E. Byrd Middle School.
Eight teams will compete Blocks and books
Saturday, March 5, 2011 @
7 p.m.–The Sherando High
s (if they tinued until it was retired in 1967. in the competition includ- Bowman Library School Talent Show
get their to $30 range, assuming it is in excel-
lent condition. The coloring book, if
According to Royal Doulton Price ing teams from Frederick This event will feature a variety
basically Guide, edited by Kyle Husfloen and County Middle School, Feb 14, 2011 4:00 pm of students showcasing their
ts healthy it was issued by Whitman in 1952, is published by Krause, your figurine
hand, I’m worth about $20, and the wristwatch would retail for about $550. James Wood Middle Mar 14, 2011 4:00 pm talents.
ases about approximately $35. School, Frederick County Apr 11, 2011 4:00 pm
***
f products *** Middle School, Robert E. Bowman Library Blocks and Cash party country
ute must-
y respon- Q: A distant relative attended
the 1904 St. Louis World’s
Q: I have a set of Interna-
tional Silver flatware in the
Enchanted Rose pattern. When
Aylor Middle School, Daniel
Morgan Middle School, Sa-
Books, a Lego™ building pro-
gram for Elementary Builders.
western night
Fair, and I have several of his sou- was it made? — Art, Portsmouth,
eird. Isn’t venirs, including a pocket knife cred Heart Academy, Pow- Bowman Library is conducting Saturday, March 12, 2011.
Va.
p a year- showing the cascade fountains, a Cash party to benefit Sheran-
suddenly
dense our
plate with a design of the observa-
tion wheel and several silver-plated A: It was introduced in 1954.
Warren County Fairgrounds
do Warrior club. Doors open
at 5pm, buffet dinner at 6pm,
into the spoons. — Gerald, Divide, Colo. ***
Indoor Flea Market drawing at 7pm. Grand prize
A:
Is respon- One of the better price guides Write to Larry Cox in care of King
being pro- is 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box Antiques & Collectables is $1000.00 Dance following
er way for Mementos and Memorabilia by the 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or Don’t pay “Mall” prices! We have something for everyone! until midnight. Silent and live
t owners
test, most
late Robert L. Hendershott, and pri-
vately published in 1994. Both your
send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.
com. Due to the large volume of mail
OPEN Saturdays and Sundays auctions. Sales limited to 300
devices to from 9am-5pm tickets. Donation is $45.00 per
knife and plate are referenced and he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to per-
just fall- listed in the $100 to $200 range. Con- sonally answer all reader questions. ticket. Must be 21 years of age.
Space Available and New Vendors are Welcome
sidering that this excellent guide is Do not send any materials requiring Bowling Green county club,
products Rt 522 North • Front Royal, VA
now 15 years old, I would add about return mail. north banquet room. For more
nesses to
traveling
30 percent to allow for appreciation. 540-635-5827 information contact Marilyn Wil-
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after school on Mondays and ducting an ongoing donation couples fully experience God’s
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March 16 at 7:00 pm; March 19 93 minutes. All events are free area who would like to meet (540)550-9146 leave voicemail Feb 12, 2011 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
at 2:00 pm. This Oscar-nomi- and open to the public. www. and become involved with oth- please Braddock Street Unit-
nated documentary reviews magiclanterntheater.org info@ ers in the community. Meetings ed Methodist Church/en-
are held every third Wednes- Tops weight loss meetings ter Braddock Street doors
day of the month. All interested Bake Sale. Chocolate Fountain
woman are encouraged to at- TOPS Take off Pounds Sensi- flowing w/dipped treats for sale.
tend a coffee on February 16th. bly Wednesday’s at 5:30 PM Cake Walks for persons of all
The meeting is being held at 333 W Cork Street Conference ages. Lunch fare for sale. Si-
Jim Barnett Park, War Memo- Room 2 Winchester, VA lent Auction from 11a.m.-1:30p.
rial Bldg., Lord Fairfax Room, Let’s start the New Year out m. Activities for children. Bad
with guest speaker Mike Fore- right!TOPS is an economical Weather Day is Sunday, Feb.
man speaking on the history of weight loss club with a small 13th, 12 noon - 3p.m. Megan
Winchester. To sign up or get annual registration fee and a C. Pugh 662-4738
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• Behind-the-Wheel 540 328-0622 or e-mail; win- more information call Michelle Macedonia United Methodist
• Re-Examinations chesterareanewcomersclub@ at 869-9144 or visit TOPS.org church benefit concert
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Call for more info enjoy monthly coffees, lunch


bunches, book clubs, dinners, CHURCH BRIEFS ary 18 at 7:00 p.m at Macedo-
nia United Methodist Church,
214 East Jackson Street • Front Royal, VA shows etc...
Prayer shawl
Stephens City.  All proceeds to

540-622-6900
Shenandoah Area Aging Meals
Network for aging support group meeting On Wheels.  For further infor-
mation contact Darlene Miller
Meets the 3rd Monday of every Beauty for Ashes Prayer shawl at 868-1707.
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List them here for FREE! War for the Unions by Allan Nev-
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fessionally sealed.  Long books Call 540-539-7206
Sleeve.  White satin with elabo- Pitbull Puppies part red nose and
rate beading and lace.  V-cut blue nose. $50.00 540-336-4435
back.  Cathedral length train and Handyman/repair/remodeling
veil.  Includes train carrier.  Size business assets for sale. 2002 14
6 to 8.  $500.  Can email photos.   foot freightliner/sprinter van fully
Call 571-405-8350  loaded with tools. Ready to run
business now. To much informa-
2007 Ford Focus SES Black, 50K, tion to list so if you are interested
PW/PL/PM, Sunroof, Leather in- please email me $22,000 for all
terior, 30 MPG. $12,000 OBO. or willing to split tools and van.
Call 540-877-1217 $18,000 for van and $4,000 for
20 ton wood splitter $900, used tools. Call 703-930-3438
once.Rototiller $700.00, used 1998 EIT Civil Review for the
once.Call 869-2452 Fundamentals of Engineering
1902 Price & Teeple Fancy Ma- Exam by Donald G. Newman,
hogany Upright Piano.  Works, Ph-d P.E. $25.00. 1998 Engineer-
but needs to be restored. $2500. ing in Training-License Review
OBO.Day Call 540-868-1138 by Donald G. Newman, Ph-d P.E.
Golf Cart, battery operated, $25. Call 540-539-7206
cherry red, new paint, runs great! Sirius Audio Satellite Radio
$2700.00.Call 540-551-2128 Starmate 5 dock and play radio,
2004 White Yamaha Golf Cart. complete vehicle kit, also FM di-
Battery operated, rear seat, full rect adapter and cigarette lighter
lights, runs great, excellent con- adapter. Brand new in box $50.00
dition, garage kept since pur- Call 540-539-7206
chased. Charger and cover in- Peavey DJ system for sale. Load-
cluded. $2,800 OBO. ed with 2600 watt amp, speak-
Call 540-667-2735 ers with stands, lights with foot
Guitar, black, 6-string acoustic, controls, mic, headphones, &
wonderful Christmas gift, exc. cables.  Control panel enclosed
cond., $600, Guitar, Jackson, 6- in hard case. Great system to get
string electric, loaded, a “scream- started in your own DJ business.
er”, $800, Keyboard, Yamaha In excellent condition. All you
Motif 77, full midi, exc. cond., need are your own music cds and
$3,000, Keyboard, Roland RD you can immediately start your
700 (88), exc. cond., $2,800, Ro- own business.  Pictures avail-
land Fantom Synthesizer, loaded, able. $3000.00.(540) 535-7315.
$2,600, ‘92 Cadillac D’Elegant, Pet Hair Sheep lambs, they do
4-door, good engine, new tires, not have wool so there is no need
good paint, gray, $3,500, to ever shear!  This breed has
Call 540-869-3333 hair like a dog ,they shed out to a
2008 Chrysler Town and Country. smooth coat in summer, just like
Call 540-550-5380 dogs do. Females $200.00 Weth-
Vending machine business for ers $150.00 & Rams $300.00.
sale.  Asking $38,000.  This is an Raised naturally with their
established route with excellent mother’s,around human contact
clients.  There are 9 locations and daily, in Shenandoah County VA.
a total of 16 machines.  We have even sold to children’s
Call 540-514-9858 petting zoo. Please email for
King size Simmons firm pillowtop more information,photos or to be
mattress, low profile box springs, & put on our wait list. unicorn1@
low profile frame. Excellent, prac- shentel.net
tically new condition.$999/set. 7 Mens plus size clothing for sale.
Foot Air Hockey Table - New  Can Sizes 4, 5 and 6X. Good Condi-
E-Mail picture $250.00. tion. Urban wear. Many jackets
Call 540-723-0285 also. Please call 540-631-4552
1999   Dodge 1500 Ram con-
version van. 7 passenger 4 WANTED
captains  seats/ rear bench. Need someone to cut a few trees
Auto,  V- 6.  Nice Chrome from my property, You keep wood
wheels.  Green  in color. 109,000 for compensation.
miles, very sharp & well main- Call 540-869-2163
tained in good condition. New “To Walk In Faith”, is conducting a
inspection. In  the Stephens City donation drive of aluminum cans,
area. $3350 OBO. copper wire and recyclable met-
Call 540-327-0811 als. Pickup is available in immedi-
4 black metal swival bar stools 24” ate Winchester and Frederick Co.
high, like new. $100 for the set or areas.Call 540-550-9146
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Coins: Try not to spend more than


the face value of the coin, especially
while you’re beginning your col-
lection. That way, if necessary, your
coins can be spent. As with stamps,
look through catalogs and see what
types of coins most appeal to you.
Books: Begin with your favorite
author and aim to collect all of them.
Explore reissues of authors who have
Low-Cost Hobbies passed away. Obviously they won’t be
writing more books. Sometimes there
If you’re looking for a new hobby are no reissues, and the only available
that doesn’t cost a lot, yet also might copies are what’s already out there.
become a bit lucrative, consider these: Hunt at flea markets, yard sales and on
Stamps: Most people collect stamps the Internet for copies to fill in your
for their beauty, for the educational collection. Books, especially if you’re
factor of learning about other coun- going to end up trading or selling
tries and to have an activity to share them, can be tricky. Study book grad-
with their children. But behind those ing so you don’t overspend.
reasons also is the flickering hope that The key when starting a new hobby
a very valuable stamp will be found, or collection is to not break the bud-
perhaps attached to an envelope in an get. Put a monthly limit on just how
attic or on a postcard in a flea market. much you’re willing to spend to add
There are numerous ways to start, the to your collection, and don’t go over
easiest being with mail you receive. that amount.
However, gone are the days of receiv- Assume that you won’t make huge
ing many handwritten letters with profits from your collection if you
interesting stamps on them. Instead, sell. The best benefit might be in the
join companies that send you samples enjoyment of the hunt.
— you pay for only the ones you keep.
Join an international postcard or pen David Uffington regrets that he can-
pal club. Go to stamp shows or join a not personally answer reader ques-
local club. tions, but will incorporate them into
Decide if there’s an area you’d like his column whenever possible. Write
to concentrate on, perhaps U.S. Air- to him in care of King Features Weekly
mail, or commemorative stamps from Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
the 1940s, or Pacific Island stamps. FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to
Thumb through stamp catalogs to see columnreply@gmail.com.
what catches your eye — and let the
hunt begin. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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is descended
final four races. from Petty Enter- who was 26th. The team, no
Speedway.

Posting date August 17, 2009


King Features Weekly Service
“We’rebut
prises justisgoing to have to
no longer be bet-
wholly “Really,associated
longer we’re working as hard
with as we
previ- move, and you’ll be closer to your
ter,”
owned said by
Biffle.
the“We knowThe
family. that.cur-
We’re can every
ous week toowner
principal bring theGeorge
best race much-wanted reunion.
nervous about getting in (the Chase), cars we can to the track,” said Biffle.
rentanything
and team, can recently
happen. reconfig-
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“It’s important field
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have the two
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ured races
some once we’re
againconcerned
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possiblethis year. right now.
equipment 22) Accept the fact that you are worthy
leading
ownership,up to the
hascutoff (endinof Petty
roots the reg- “We’re racing as control
Petty regained hard as of wethe
can.
of being loved, and you’ll find proof in
Enterprises (268 Cup victo- team and managed to acquire what is revealed to you over the course
ries), Robert Yates Racing (57) new investors. The decline of
of the week. Also accept a compliment
and Gillett Evernham Motors- Gillett’s business empire cre-
ports (15). ated hardships, particularly
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) St. offered with great sincerity.
Petty Motorsports, Valentine’s Day magic rules the entire
Better Times Ahead at Kasey Kahne won twice in during the latter half of the led by NASCAR Hall of
SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- • On F
Biffle Is Racing week for romantic Rams and Ewes. ber 21) Planning to take a new direc-
Petty Motorsports
as Hard as He Can 2009 while employed at the 2010 season. Famer Richard Petty Act —
team, but he has moved on to Allmendinger hopes, and (at left, with his son Music, which is the food of love, is tion in life is exciting. And so is a new the min
This
Petty hasn’t been the season
Enterprises won Greg10 Team Red Bull this year and believes, that smaller will be Kyle) has a history of also strong. The weekend offers news awareness of someone’s special affec- the law
Biffle expected, though he certainly
championships
has in what
time to pick up the pieces.is now
is headed for Hendrick Mo- better. titles in the family. both unexpected and anticipated. tion. Expect a slow and mostly steady century
known as the NASCAR
The 39-year-old Sprint
Biffle didn’t win torsports in 2012. A year ago, “This team has had a lot of (John Clark/NASCAR TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) development of the situation.
Richard Petty Motorsports good resources, but it was just This Week photo) deposi
during the 2008a regular
Cup Series, total season,
matched
after making the Chase, proceeded to
but Your aspects favor the arts — which SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to today
only by modern dynamo Hen- entered four Fords in each Cup spread too thin,” he said. the Divine Bovine loves, loves, loves. December 21) Although you might
win its first two races. He wound up about it. We expect to win. ... If money
drick in Motorsports. race: Kahne, A.J. Allmend- “Obviously we went through
third the Sprint Cup standings. we can win races and be con- Also, for those looking for romantic still feel you weren’t treated quite right in the s
For
Butnow,all 10 of the
Biffle’s firstPetty En-is
priority inger, Paul Menard and El- a rough time at the end of last
making thetitles
Chase, but with
that doesn’t liott Sadler. Menard has since year that we fought through, sistent, then you never know love, Cupid is available for requests. in a recent matter, all that will work out • On
terprises came men
mean he’s going to back off.
named moved to Richard Childress and hopefully we are better what is possible.” After all, his mother, Venus, rules your in time. Meanwhile, enjoy the week’s owner
“We’re Petty behind
certainly the conserv-
not racing wheel. Roush Fenway driver Greg Biffle says his first priority is making the Chase, ••• sign. special qualities and potentials.
Richardhe said.
atively,” Petty
“We’re wonracingseven
to win, Racing, and Sadler
but that doesn’t mean he’sis going
sched-
to backbecause of that.
off from trying We
to win are (Photo:
races. more stuffed
championships,
but we’re not going towhile his fa-
do anything stu- uled
Gettyto compete in the Camp-
Images) funded now, and more money Monte Dutton covers motor- GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Lov- CAPRICORN (December 22 to Brookl
pid.
ther, Lee, won three. Richard ing World Truck Series. helps.” sports for The Gaston (N.C.) ing commitments continue to grow January 19) Deciding not to give up
“We know we have to stay in (the top ular season), and we know we’re on We’re not taking big risks, but, at the Gazette. E-mail Monte at nas- Teddy
Petty’s
12 in order last championship
to qualify oc-
for the Chase).
theAllmendinger,
bubble, so it’s important to have same
who finished Ambrose,
time, we’rethe
racingAustralian
for the win.” stronger. Ditto budding relationships. on a troubling romantic situation helps “Teddy
curred inand
It’s tight ... 1979.
we’re doing all we can 19thfinishes
good in theright
2010 Sprint Cup
now.” driver previously
Monte Dutton at JTG/
has covered motor- carthisweek@yahoo.com. A recent move to help start up a new start the healing process. Expect to
The team currently known standings,
Biffle, fromis Vancouver,
back, along withis Daugherty
Wash., sports for TheMotorsports, said,
Gaston (N.C.) Gazette facture
do.”
since 1993. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. career-linked direction could soon find some valuable insight into your- ies of M
asRoush Fenway
Richard Racing
Petty put Biffle in
Motorsports
one of only two
newcomer drivers Ambrose,
Marcos to have won “We need Heto was
win,named
no writer
doubtof
what was then still the Winston Cup championships in both the Nation- the year by the National Motorsports begin to show signs of progress. self as things move along. would
Series back in 2003. He finished sec- wide and Camping World Truck Press Association in 2008. His CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Sin- AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- institut
ond in the Chase standings two years series. (Johnny Benson is the other.) blog NASCAR This Week
later. A year ago, three Roush Fenway Biffle also was rookie of the year in (http://nascar.rbma.com) features all gle Moon Children might be eager to ary 18) The week is filled with positive • On

January 31, 2011


KFWS • MindGym
drivers — Biffle, Carl Edwards and both series. He came up through of his reporting on racing, roots music take that proverbial chance on love. potentials, but it’s up to you to make men in
Matt Kenseth — made the Chase. NASCAR’s developmental system, and life on the road. E-mail Monte at
They could do it again, but the posi- winning track championships early in nascar_thisweek@yahoo.com.
But your more serious side will feel the right choices. The advice of some- organiz
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ukulele have? 1. What was the name of Bon Jovi’s 1.
to Who
look. was the last player before BORN THIS WEEK: Your gener- lin D.
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VIRGO Emilio
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song to reach No. 1 on both the Hot You’ve probably heard of solar-powered
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crowd
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