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“Through the years, whether you were born here or moved here, when you come through the Gaps and see

History the valley, like Governor Spotswood and his Knights of the Golden Horseshoes, your heart leaps with awe
at the beauty of the scene in front of you and you are imparted with a sense of deep gratitude that you are
home once again.” - Suzanne Silek

Warren County – they say it’s your birthday

County kicks off a year-long celebration of 175 years of existence
and resources found here.

Invocation, Rev. Gary Heaton

“Almighty and everlasting God

– You have called your people into
relationship with you and with
one another.  We gather this day
to remember the establishment
of a community we call Warren
County where we have aspired to
your calling of neighborly love.
“The beauty of your creation
surrounds us, and your rivers
Photo courtesy of The Warren Heritage Society
and mountains and valleys have
provided the plenty for which our
Warren County Courthouse, circa 1910. county is known.
“On this day of Repentance,
for awhile before they get it right, crowd in the national Pledge of Al- we ask your forgiveness for the
if they ever get it right before time legiance, we begin our coverage of times we mishandle your gifts and
Balloons are released on the lawn of the Warren
and the tide of history – some Warren County’s 175th anniver- behave as consumers rather than
County Courthouse at noon, March 9, 2011, to cel-
might call it “Divine Retribution” sary with Reverend Gary Heaton’s stewards of your creation.
ebrate the kickoff of a year of celebration of Warren
– sets things back to square one af- invocation of guidance from the “Give us wisdom to choose
County’s 175th year of existence. The event coincid-
ter arrogant humanity’s efforts to Almighty – an appropriate place leaders who will act with civility
ed with the date the Virginia General Assembly ap-
speak and act for, or even replace to start considering many who towards one another and humility
proved the creation of the new county.
the Divine tend to place things in settled here believe the creative toward you.
By Roger Bianchini – “175 years and they still haven’t a hellish mess.” force of the universe displayed a “Grant us, we pray, the spirit
Warren County Report gotten it right.” That said, as the ceremony special affection for this corner of love and charity that will help
Actually the comment was itself began after A.S. Rhodes of this world as exhibited by the us into a future of grace & abun-
Some “philosopher-wag” com- slightly less polite than that. third-grader Jenna Stanley led the wonderful blend of natural beauty dance.
mented to me near the end of However, I replied, “Not much
the cold and drizzly March 9th different than anywhere in the
kickoff of Warren County’s 175th world, whether its 17.5 years or
Anniversary celebration of itself 17,500, people tend to get it wrong

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History, Suzanne Silek
“The Shenandoah Valley has
worked its spell on the many
people who have lived here, either
for a short time or a lifetime.  It
is a land of plenty. The land be-
tween the blue mountains and the
sparkling river, a fertile land - the
fruits of which give food, shelter
and warmth.
“The sturdy Germans, Irish,
Scots and Scot-Irish who settled
here were eager to establish a
home and were not afraid of hard
Photo courtesy of The Warren Heritage Society work.  Settling here required just
In 1880, the guys gather in front of Belle Boyd Cot-
that.  The men and women worked
tage on Chester Street to get ready to go “cruising”
more than an eight hour day, a
- an ever popular activity in the county’s central pop-
forty hour week and seldom had
a day off because there was always
ulation center - the Town of Front Royal. something to be accomplished. 
“In your Holy name we pray.” Paleolithic Period Indians, the ear- Life was not all work; there was
play also - dances, fairs, court days,
liest inhabitants we have records
Soon after, chronicler of local
history Suzanne Silek took upon
of, to present time, is outlined by
Ms. Silek below after her brief
and eventually church meetings. 
Schools were established, libraries
a summary of the history of this introduction. As this anniversary were organized and the system of
specific geographical region from year progresses, she will delve into government evolved from that of
which Warren County by name the specifics of our community’s a colony into our system of self-
later sprang. That history, from recorded history in further de- government.
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History
“Through the years, whether I. Evidence of first residents:
you were born here or moved A. Paleo-Indian. 11,000 years
here, when you come through the ago;
Gaps and see the valley, like Gov- B. Reason they were here -
ernor Spotswood and his Knights Jasper deposits from which they
of the Golden Horseshoes, your created spear point and arrow-
heart leaps with awe at the beauty heads;
of the scene in front of you and you C. Location of sites - near
are imparted with a sense of deep streams and what is now known
gratitude that you are home once as the Shenandoah River:
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Landmark in 1979;
D. Later Indian residents nu-
merous tribes, mostly transient
a. Shawnee
b. Iroquois
c. Cherokee
d. Tuscarora

II. English exploration by govern-

ment at Williamsburg:
A. Governor of Virginia in 1699
sends John Lederer to find passage
to California Sea;
 B . G o v e r n o r A l e x a n d e r
Spotswood - 1716 expedition
“Knights of the Golden Horse-
shoe”;

III. Purpose of settlements: Photo courtesy of The Warren Heritage Society Photo courtesy of The Warren Heritage Society
A. Fill the empty space to pro-
duce more tax revenue; The Afton Inn, once cornerstone of the town and A familiar view west toward Massanutten Mountain
B. Act as a buffer between the county’s social scene, circa 1920s. showing early bridges across the Shenandoah River,
settlers in the established areas circa 1900.
and the Indians and the French; – Chesters; them, and how were they main-
B. German; tained;
IV. Land grants: C. Scots, Irish, “Scot-Irish”;
A. By the Commonwealth of VIII. When did citizens of this area
Virginia; VI. County genealogy: begin to petition for new county?
B. By the King of England; A. Orange; A. Who creates a county?
C. Problems created by the B. Frederick and Augusta; B. Who names a county?
grants that covered identical ar- C. Dunmore into Shenandoah;
eas; IX.   When were we created?
VII. Why did the settlers want A. Where did we organize;
V. Early European settlers: new county? B. When and who was in-
A. Virginia grants need to settle A. Issues of travel to distant volved?
certain number of people Dutch courthouses for legal matters;
traders- Van Meters; Swedish B. Roads and bridges, who built X. Life in Warren County since
1836:
A. Minerals;
B. Agriculture:
1. distilleries and vineyards;
Photo courtesy of The Warren Heritage Society
C. Manufacturing;
D. Presence of federal and state The Crescent Street High School, circa 1930s. The
New Beginnings Community Greetings government entities; site has since been rebuilt and renovated into E. Wil-
“Introducing Your Business to E. Education; son Morrison Elementary School.
New Homeowners in our Community” F. Afro-American population;
*** G. Effect of the War between the
P.O. Box 1025
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The 25 mph survey - public input - safety or speed trap?

By Roger Bianchini
Warren County Report

Since the Town of Front Royal is doing its own survey on public opinions on certain matters, most
importantly perhaps the public stance on moving town elections to November, we decided to do our
own little survey regarding a story in our last issue – public safety versus speed traps and 25 mph speed
limits on town streets, particularly at town entranceways.
We would like to hear from anyone who has gotten a speeding ticket in the past two years for less
than 10 mph over the posted speed limit, particularly 5 mph or less over.
Also, we would like to hear from anyone ticketed for a speeding offense on Happy Creek Road at the
site of the recent widening from the intersection with Sixth Street to Meadow or thereabouts between Photo courtesy of The Warren Heritage Society
Nov. 11 and Nov. 15, 2010.
Replies, describing circumstance and resolution, may be forwarded to this reporter at rogerb@ Some things never change - as in 1930, children
warrencountyreport.com. Your confidentiality, if so desired, is assured as long as we can verify your and adults alike have been entranced by the natural
identity and traffic ticket information. beauty framed by the mountains and rivers running
through Warren County.
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County Fire and Rescue honors first training academy grads

The academy graduates, back row left to right: Thomas Whipple, Herbert Snoots Warren County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Rich-
Jr., Fred Reynolds Jr., George Glavis, Timothy Weaver and Thomas Nowell; front ard E. Mabie, and manager of the program, Captain
row left to right: Chief Richard Mabie, Justin Irby, Brian Meade, Tiffany Birchfield, Kevin D. Catlett.
Tina Nguyen, Jared Lewis, Jacqueline Russell and Captain Kevin Catlett.
Manager of the program, operations level to the MAYDAY
By Carol Ballard “It benefits the volunteers to They finished the course on Captain Kevin D. Catlett, who Firefighter Down Program. These
Warren County Report train locally, and now there’s January 19 with 320 hours of was promoted to the position two courses stress firefighter
little or no reason for our people class work and hands-on train- of Training Captain in July of safety, survival and the rescuing
At the February 15 meeting of to go outside of the county,” said ing under their belts. Designed 2009, also voiced his approval of our own,” Catlett said.
the Warren County Board of Su- Warren County Fire and Rescue to make the department self- of the part the academy plays Mabie talked about changing
pervisors, a large crowd of sup- Services Chief Richard E. Ma- sufficient in fire and emergency in improving the certification attitudes regarding firefighters’
porters gathered to watch the first bie. medical services, the academy- process. safety. He said, “Years ago, peo-
graduates of the recently formed The County funds all training formatted program offers Fire- “The certification isn’t new, but ple never worried about them
Warren County Fire and Rescue for volunteer personnel when fighter I, Firefighter II, Haz- it’s not stretched out any more. It (firefighters), even though we
Training Academy proudly ac- the training program is offered ardous Materials Awareness used to be three separate cours- were losing many firefighters a
cept their certificates of comple- within the County.  If a volunteer and Operations, Landing Zone es, Firefighter 1, 2 and EMT, but year in the U.S. This is one of the
tion of six months course-work. goes outside of the county for Safety, Mayday Firefighter Down now it’s all in an academy-style most labor-intensive programs
The students ranged in age from training, they or their volunteer Awareness and Operations, Ve- program of 16-18 weeks, and we sponsor during the firefighter
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“We’ve also thrown in other
things like vehicle extrication,
which is part of fire fighting
anyway, but we go the extra mile,
like including helicopter landing
zone training and having the he-
licopter land in a cleared area at
the back of the Front Royal Fire
Station,” said Mabie.
Other areas of the county are
also being used for training.
A local bank owned a house
on Rockland Road which was
scheduled to be torn down.
Instead they donated it to the
fire department for Mayday sce-
narios. With a smoke machine
to create a realistic background,
it has been a valuable setting
for intense worst-case situation
training for the last six months.
Firefighters are trapped behind
windows, practice wall breaches,
fall through floors, get disen-
tangled from wires, deal with air
consumption, air management
and go over carry moves for
downed firefighters.
Class lectures are held in the
Warren County Government
Center, but hands-on practices
take place at individual fire sta-
tions. All available opportuni-
ties for emergency training are
used, so helicopter practice is at
the Front Royal station, and in
Rivermont, the pond is used for
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“We’re small; we don’t have a
training center per se. The closest
training center is in Winchester
where they have a single story
house. When we’re finished with
the Rockland house, in theory,
we’ll burn it and clean up. The
bank doesn’t have to haul away
the burned stuff,” Mabie ex-
plained.
In the recent fires, firefighters
weren’t allowed to go into burn-
ing buildings without Fire Fight-
er 1 training. Mabie explained,
“It used to be, if a volunteer
was18 years old, they were given
equipment, and told ‘you’re a
firefighter’, but somewhere along
the line, the people in charge
were tired of losing 125-150 fire
fighters a year. There’s an old ad-
age, ‘You risk a lot to save a lot
and risk little to save little’. If we
roll up on a house, and are sure
there are no people or life inside,
we don’t risk our people.”
The fire fighting profession
is one of the most dangerous
occupations in the world, but
training emphasis on fire fighter
safety and self-rescue, has made
an impact. The toll has gone
down to fewer than 100, Mabie
said, because protective clothing
is better, breathing apparatus has
improved and training includes
the goal of not losing people.
A huge benefit of the academy
is how it builds on professional-
ism and teamwork and partici-
pants learn with each other from
beginning to end.
“We’re not reinventing the
wheel here,” said Mabie, and
added, “If you put people in uni-
form, it builds camaraderie and
professionalism.
Visit the Warren County Fire
and Rescue Services website for
more safety and preparedness
information, at: www.warren-
countyfire.com

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State officials - Housing Market at a ‘Danger Point’

Despite this pessimism, Mer- 15 for wrapping up its work. are launching a Spanish and Eng-
chant said he expects the housing lish foreclosure prevention hot-
market to return to normal by the On the Web line for Virginia, Maryland and
end of 2012. Washington, D.C. The toll-free
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– about 4,100 more than in the avoid foreclosure. Another orga- connected to nonprofit housing
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About the Task Force On Wednesday, March 16, the chairman of the foreclosure net-
network and the Housing Initia- work.
The Virginia Foreclosure Task tive Partnership announced they
Force was created by Gov. Bob
McDonnell in 2010 by an execu-
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the state housing market is at a danger point due to advisory group’s recommenda-
a backlog of foreclosures and slumping sales (WCR tions are due in November.
file photo). The task force has 22 members.
By Tracy Kennedy Development Authority, told the It is chaired by Terrie Suit, the as-
Capital News Service Virginia Foreclosure Task Force sistant to the governor for com-
on Tuesday, March 15th. monwealth preparedness.
RICHMOND – While fewer Since the end of the 2010 tax
home loans are going into de- credits for new homeowners, Future Meetings
fault, a combination of a backlog Merchant said, fewer houses on
of foreclosures and a slump in the market are being sold. This, The task force has scheduled
home purchases could threaten combined with other factors, meetings for April 19, May 17
the recovery in Virginia’s housing means that the task force “could and June 21. It then will take a
market. look at a much longer recovery break to collect data and consult
“We are at a dangerous point at for the state.” experts.

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Town sends business flag sign ban to planners

Council backs removal of prohibition on flag advertising signs
What’s the big deal? - It’s backwards anyway. The
Royal Oak Computers ‘Open’ sign flies proudly in this
undated photo.
By Roger Bianchini
Warren County Report
The culmination of several
weeks of nervous tension be-
tween local businesses and the
Town of Front Royal’s Planning
and Zoning Department took an-
other step – well, sideways – on
March 14th. At its meeting that
evening, the Front Royal Town
Council voted 5-0 (Holloway
absent) to send its existing sign
ordinance (Section 175-106) back
to the planning commission for
some review and changes.
According to recent council
work session discussion those
changes will be designed to
liberalize the existing code ban-
ning “Open” for business and
other advertising flag signs now
prevalent around town, perhaps
most prominently in the East
Main Street, downtown business
district.
Town Code Enforcement Of-
ficial Richard Kurzenknabe and
Planning Director Bruce Drum-
mond have indicated that a series
of perhaps 14 or so letters of vio-
lation of the code went out after
the department received at least
one citizen complaint about the
sudden preponderance of such Across the street from Royal Oak Computers other
signs around town. An explora- ‘Open’ signs continue to fly in Front Royal’s down-
tion of town codes found that town business district.
such signs, other than American Oak Computers dated Feb. 28th, appeal of his violation notice and
or religious flags were, in fact, informing owner Craig Laird his perhaps the code itself. But even
illegal (what happened to the “Open” sign was in violation. more than the code itself, Laird
separation of church and state Commercial property owner Jan was incensed to find that such
we wondered at the latter exemp- Miller and his tenant, realtor Rita an appeal requires an apparently
tion?). Rutledge, appeared at council’s non-refundable $300 filing fee.
Out went letters such as the March 7th work session to re- Laird asked if such an exorbitant
one from Kurzenknabe to Royal quest an explanation of the town filing fee to contest a code viola-
code and ask that something “that tion might not be perceived as
makes a little sense and that is tantamount to extortion by the

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“Well Craig,” we replied, “you
On March 15, Laird said that could look at it that way. Or
he was still contemplating an perhaps you could look at it as
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just another bureaucratic “fee
& fine means” with which the
town keeps its residential and
property taxes for services to
its citizens among the lowest in
the region and on the backs of
targeted groups of people such as
businessmen, people who like to
eat out, drive over a snail’s pace
through town, or are just com-
plainers like me – I mean you.”
Those cited for violations could
face a misdemeanor conviction
and a fine of up to $1000. And
each day an offender was deemed
to be in violation can be cited as
a separate misdemeanor count,
according to the town’s Code
Official Richard Kurzenknabe.
A temporary solution?
However, we added that after
changed through planning com-
mission and then council review
and public hearing – likely a time
lag of several months.
There seemed to be a clear
directive by council to the plan-
ning and zoning department to
cease sending out the violation
notices. However, the planning
director told council that busi-
nesses that had already received
violation notices could not legally
be exempted from enforcement.
Compliance to the initial no-
tice of violation entails taking
the offending flag sign down and
notifying the planning and zon-
ing department you have come
into compliance. A photo of
the absent sign during business
hours might suffice, or a quick
visit from town staff to verify
compliance might occur. Then,
if we read council and mayoral
conversation correctly, if you put
the sign back up after coming into
compliance, no further notice of
subsequent violations during the
review process are being sent out
by town staff.
In the absence of planning
department officials from the
March 14 meeting, we asked
Mayor Tim Darr if our theory was
a reasonable reading of the town’s
intent on “crime and punish-
ment” of the existing prohibition
on advertising flag signs in Front
Royal.
The mayor replied with a quiz-
zical look and a head shake. How-
ever, the mayor did not dispute
our contention that council’s
direction to the planning de-
partment was not to send out And so the mysterious work-
any more notices of violations ings of law and order in River City
or that coming into compliance play out.
with an existing notice could be
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“Instead of obeying the law and closing up his gun business, Mr. Simonpetri stockpiled a cache of more
than 1,000 guns. He acquired additional guns and resold them. He basically took what had been a legiti-
mate business and took it underground - to the black market.” - US Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy
Fed-local

Feds make a point with display of some 300-plus guns

Simonpetri pleads guilty to illegal sale of firearms in federal district court
to convicted felons who are not
permitted by law to buy or own
firearms. And from both a fed-
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for sentencing in U.S. District significant and troublesome il-
shotgun.
Court on June 21st. U.S. Attorney legal arms dealing operation out Come out & play in the dark
By Roger Bianchini Office of the Western District of Timothy J. Heaphy said his team, of circulation. Why was Simon- Friday & Saturday 11pm-1am
Warren County Report Virginia, Town of Front Royal, headed by Assistant U.S. Attorney petri’s case troublesome? After
Warren County and state officials Ron Huber, will ask for prison all, Heaphy explained that up until
It was an impressive array of came several hours after Simon- time in Simonpetri’s case despite 2005, Simonpetri had a Federal Xtreme Special!
weaponry on display at the War- petri entered a guilty plea to the the lack of a previous criminal Firearms License. That license was
ren County Government Center illegal sale of firearms in U.S. record. Heaphy said he hoped revoked after an ATF compliance $10 per person, unlimited
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Fed-local
“It was so explicit, so open, so over-confident. That’s what made it easy for us, once we identified
these sales being made, to send our felon informant in.” - US Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy

or his co-conspirator that he was

a convicted felon and not legally
allowed to buy firearms,” Heaphy
stated. “The fact Mr. Simonpetri
and Mr. Shipe were dealing with
felons was of no concern to either
man.”
“Nobody need to know noth-
ing,” Heaphy quoted as a deal-
concluding statement made dur-
ing one informant purchase of
weapons from the defendants.
One thing seemed consistent with
Simonpetri’s pre and post-licensed
gun sales – no substantive records
of those sales were kept.
The specter of the murder of
two Buchanan County Sheriff ’s
Office deputies and wounding of
US Attorney Timothy Heaphy addresses the media File photo from Oct. 14, 2009 raid on Simonpetri’s at
two others in the same shooting
about the significance of stopping such black-market 528 S. Royal Ave. show rifles being loaded on to FRPD
the day before the Simonpetri
arms dealing operations that can and do help keep truck.
plea press conference was raised
firearms illegally in the hands of convicted felons
market,” Heaphy stated. west Regional Drug Task Force. by one TV reporter present. No,
throughout the region.
The 2009 investigation was The focus of that joint investi- authorities do not link the weapon
may Don Simonpetri and co-de- Simonpetri stockpiled a cache initially conducted by a combina- gation was sales engaged in by used in those March 13th crimes
fendant Charles Shipe have moved of more than 1,000 guns. He ac- tion of the Front Royal Police, the Simonpetri or Shipe, usually at to Simonpetri. But the cavalier at-
into the hands of convicted felons quired additional guns and resold ATF, the Warren County Sheriff ’s Andrick’s Flea Market in down- titude with which Simonpetri and
over the years and to what end? them. He basically took what had Office, Virginia State Police, the town Front Royal. his co-defendant sold weapons to
“Instead of obeying the law and been a legitimate business and Warren County Commonwealth’s “In each case, the undercover informants identifying themselves
closing up his gun business, Mr. took it underground – to the black Attorney’s Office and the North- purchaser told Mr. Simonpetri as convicted felons increases the
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“We believe that a citizen of Buchanan County, armed with a high-powered rifle, shot and killed two depu-
ties and seriously injured two others … The first thing that is clear in that case is that these guns were not
used because we’ve got them.” – Heaphy responds to question about March 13 Buchanan Co. shootings
Fed-local
danger of such incidents, federal Heaphy said, “That matter is because we’ve got them. The ally want to get one. Can you sell victed felon, who could have been
officials pointed out in response unfortunately still evolving as to problem with Mr. Simonpetri is me one?’ And he said ‘Sure, we’ll ready to use it in a street crime in
to a question. what happened. We believe that that he was willing to sell a gun keep it between us.’ Washington D.C. or Baltimore or
“It was so explicit, so open, so a citizen of Buchanan County, to anyone … even someone who “Now every one of these guns in Northern Virginia. Fortunately
over-confident,” Heaphy said of armed with a high-powered rifle, walked up to him and said, ‘You was his and he could have taken that did not happen – these guns
the attitude of those illegal gun shot and killed two deputies and know Mr. Simonpetri, I can’t buy any of them and for $200 or were not used … in police shoot-
sales tied to Simonpetri and Shipe. seriously injured two others. The a gun because I’m a felon but I re- whatever, handed it to that con- ings or any other violent crime.
“That’s what made it easy for us, gunman himself was killed by
once we identified these sales responders in Buchanan County.
being made, to send our felon Details are still emerging on what
informant in.” occurred just yesterday. The first
Returning to the question about
the Buchanan County incident,
thing that is clear in that case is
that these guns were not used
Report from Richmond: 2011
Delegate Clay Athey, R-18th Legislative District

BUDGET SELF STORAGE and responsible bidder is a resi-

dent of any other state and such
the assessment of real property to
a board of equalization, and trans-
state allows a resident contrac- fers it from the taxpayer to the
tor of that sate a price-matching locality when such appeal is to a
preference, then a like preference circuit court. (Passed House 99-0;
shall be allowed to responsive and Passed Senate 40-0)
Greetings from your Delegate responsible bidders who are resi- (8) HB 1757 - Expands the Ad-
to the Virginia General Assembly dents of Virginia. (Passed House dress Confidentiality Program for
who returned home safely on Sat- 99 -0; Passed Senate 40-0) victims of domestic violence to all
urday. (5) HB 2316 - Creates a program jurisdictions within the Common-
In addition to my role as your that provides financial incentives wealth. The bill also provides that
Delegate, I serve as Chairman of to companies that manufacture or the Office of the Attorney General
First Month FREE! the House Republican Policy Com- assemble equipment, systems, or will prepare an evaluation of the
mittee. In that role, I was respon- products used to produce renew- statewide implementation of the
with 1 Month Paid Rent & Security Deposit sible for shepherding a number of able or nuclear energy, or products program by December 31, 2012,
With Coupon *Subject to availability bills of statewide importance to used for energy conservation, stor- and repeals the enactment clause
passage this Session. I am relieved age, or grid efficiency purposes. To that conditioned the continuation
to report that the following Policy be eligible for a grant, the manu- of the program upon an appro-
INCREDIBLE PRICES! Bills are on their way to Governor facturer must make a capital in-
McDonnell’s desk. vestment greater than $50 million
priation for that purpose. (Passed
House 99-0; Passed Senate 40-0)
540-635-4000 • 800-296-0044 (1) HB 1447 - Allows income and create at least 200 full-time (9) HB 1697 - Exempts any facil-
Rt. 619 & Corner of Airport Rd • Front Royal tax credits for individuals and jobs that pay at least the prevail- ity of the Department of Veterans
businesses for qualified research ing wage. A wind energy supplier Services from the certificate of
and development expenses. There must make a capital investment of public need requirements. (Passed
is a $10 million cap on the total greater than $10 million and create House 99-0; Passed Senate 40-0)
amount of credits allowed in any at least 30 full-time jobs that pay (10) HB 1698 - Expands a pro-
taxable year. (Passed House 87-12; at least the prevailing wage to be cedure for rescission of a sexu-
Passed Senate 38-0) eligible for a grant. (Passed House ally violent predator’s refusal to
(2) HB 1820 - Creates an income 99-0; Passed Senate 40-0) participate with a mental health

Don’t Stress About The Dress! tax credit for licensed farm winer- (6) HB 2324 - Creates the Vir-
ies equal to 25 percent of the cost ginia Research and Technology
examination to allow him to re-
scind a refusal to participate and
Attention all students, of certain winery equipment and Investment Program, consisting provides that assessment hearings
materials for taxable years begin- of the Commonwealth Research may be done by videoconference.
If your budget is tight & Prom is ning on and after January 1, 2011.  Commercialization Fund (CRCF) (Passed House 99-0; Passed Senate
There is a $250,000 cap on the to- and the GAP Fund program ad- 40-0)
looking out of sight... tal amount of credits allowed in a ministered by the Innovation and (11) HB 2066 - Expands the
Visit the Glass Slipper on calendar year. (Passed House 85-0; Entrepreneurship Investment Au- prohibition on entry onto school
Passed Senate 40-0) thority. The bill makes significant grounds by any adult convicted
Saturday, March 26 from (3) HB 1837 - Creates an income changes to the existing CRCF, of a sexually violent offense to
10 to 4 at 209 West Criser Rd tax credit for licensed farm winer- including creating a Commer- include any school bus as defined
(Brighter Futures program) ies equal to 25 percent of the cost cialization Subfund, a Research in § 46.2-100. (Passed House 97-0;
of certain winery equipment and Match Subfund, and an Eminent Passed Senate 40-0)
We have collected LOTS of prom dresses and materials for taxable years begin- Scholar Subfund, and sets up a As always, Stacey and I, along
accessories available to all students at no cost! ning on and after January 1, 2011.  new process for the application, with our twins, Madagan and
We also have a limited supply of clothing for There is a $250,000 cap on the to- review, and award of funds from Clayton thank you for the op-
tal amount of credits allowed in a the CRCF. (Passed House 99-0; portunity to serve. Now that I
young men.
calendar year. (Passed House 99-0; Passed Senate 40-0) am home, I can be reached at 1-
Come early for donuts!! Door prizes!! Passed Senate 39-1) (7) HB 1588 - Transfers the burden 540-635-2123 or E mail me at del-
Pam Waters • 635-1256 • 1waters@embarqmail.com (4) HB 1929 - Provides that of proof from the taxpayer to the cathey@house.virginia.gov.
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But the point is they could have
been because he was willing to sell
them to anybody,” Heaphy said.
Heaphy declined comment
on whether the Simonpetri in-
vestigation had proved fruitful
in pursuing any information on
where guns that were sold prior to
the October 2009 bust may have
ended up.
The U.S. Attorney also made a
point of stating that the legal use
and possession of firearms is not
is a proud tradition in this state
of people responsibly using fire-
arms,” Heaphy said. But pointing
to potential dangers from accident
or intent, he added, “In the wrong
hands they are lethal. And for that
reason there are laws in place to
govern the transfer of firearms.
The only way for law enforcement
to [get leads] when a gun is used in
a crime is where it came from …
if there is a record of where it was
sold, where it was bought – that is
Simonpetri had agreed to forfeit a
Ford Mustang (no year or model
cited) that had been used to trans-
port some of the weapons he was
accused of selling illegally (hope-
fully it will not be destroyed, but
put up for auction).
Prior to the federal explanation
of the eventual fate of the weap-
ons, we asked FRPD Chief Richard
Furr if the guns might be going
up for sale at a discount price fol-
lowing the press conference. We
thought he should leave some of
the weapons in the WCGC meet-
ing room for that night’s council
meeting.
Maybe not such a good idea, we
agreed.
More seriously during the press
conference, Chief Furr credited
FRPD Detective Sgt. Jason Ryman
for his work in developing the
nearly two-year investigation that
resulted in 1176 guns being taken
off the regional arms black market.
Furr also commended the coop-
eration between all departments
at the local, state and federal
level, including Warren County
Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian
Madden, ATF, WCSO, VSP and
the US Attorney’s Office.
rogerb@warrencountyreport.com

Honesty is as honesty does

what was targeted in the Simon-
petri-Shipe investigation. “We are
not in the business of infringing
on the Second Amendment or
anybody’s right to lawfully own,
carry and enjoy the recreational
use of guns. The Second Amend-
ment is the law here and there
crucial for us … all these guns will
not be in the hands of convicted
felons – they are now ours.”
Responding to another ques-
tion, officials said such federally-
seized weapons were earmarked
to be destroyed. It was also noted
that as part of the plea agreement
understand the press, or at least
segments of it, may be on the fir-
ing line at – or after – future Front
Royal Town Council meetings, we Dear Editor,
told the chief.
No, the chief said of any pend- Exodus 20:16, the VIII commandment: “Thou shall not bear false wit-
ness against thy neighbor.” I would hope that this includes journalist too
ing arms sales at media discounts.
(grammar in context).
However, he obligingly asked if we
Yours truly, thank you,

SANDBLASTING IN-HOUSE AND ON-SITE Tom Sayre

Front Royal

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“So, I think the combination of what the county board of supervisors will do with what the town did makes
this a very reasonable cost for water and sewer, which helps to make this a viable project that will work
here.” – Dominion Power VP of Business Development James Eck
County-Dominion Power

County picks up a million $ a year of Dominion H2O

Incentive agreement tags above in-town rate in years 6 to 10 of operations
be billed under a Water and Sew-
erage Service Agreement with
the Town of Front Royal during
the 6th to 10th year after VEPCO
begins delivery of electricity from
its Kelley Drive power plant.” The
incentive package was unani-
mously approved.
As reported in a related sto-
ry first posted on our website
on March 8, the rate for years
6 through 10 is one and a half
times the in-town rate. Were the
Dominion/VEPCO power plant
to open as now projected in the
2015-16 Fiscal Year, the anticipat-
ed difference in the in-town rate
and the 1.5 rate for water-sewer
WC Board of Supervisors Chairman Archie Fox and service to the power plant would
Dominion Power’s James Eck are all smiles after the be $1.29 million ($2.56 million
county approved helping pay up to $1 million per year vs. $3.85 million). That difference
of the new power plant’s water-sewer bills to the would climb to $1.48 million
Town of Front Royal in years 6-10 of operations. ($2.94 million vs. $4.42 million)
in the 10th year of service. Do-
By Roger Bianchini Electric and Power Company minion/VEPCO will pay the in-
Warren County Report (VEPCO) providing for incentive town rate during the plant’s first
payments of the equivalent of the five years of operation and the
After emerging from a 25-min- difference, up to $1 million per full out-of-town double rate kicks
ute closed session at 11:15 p.m. year, between the billed rate and in beginning in the 11th year of
on March 15th, Warren County the in-town rate that VEPCO will operation.
finally revealed the behind-the-
scenes “hand” it has been play-
ing in recent weeks to assure that
Dominion Power/VEPCO fol-
lows through on its plans to in-
vest over a billion dollars to build
a gas-fired electrical generating
facility here that will generate
more than just electricity.
So if not 100 percent of the an- “We thank the county and
ticipated cost difference, that $5 board of supervisors for what
million of water-sewer bill pay- they determined tonight was a
ments made good by the county valuable economic incentive to
will almost equal the regional us that helps complete the value
power giant’s up-front costs to proposition, together with what
acquire the central water and the town had already approved
sewer crucial to its existence, and – and in combination provides
more than equal the disputed $3.5 a significant value for reasonable
million in looping system capital water and sewer rates that make
improvements the town asked this a very viable project going
for over the power company’s forward,” Vice President of Busi-
protest. That protest centered on ness Development James Eck said
the fact that improvement is a following the unanimous vote of
long-desired upgrade viewed as a approval of the incentive pack-
benefit to all 522 Corridor water- age.
sewer customers, rather than a Eck also explained that some of
power plant-driven necessity like the up-front expenditures agreed
pumping system improvements to with the town a week earlier
totaling $490,000. had been phased in. “A major
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watched Dominion and the Town
of Front Royal negotiate a decade
of water rates and as much as
$5.3 million in up-front expenses
to the power company has been
an annual net of $3-million or
more in annual tax revenue. Just
two weeks after an earlier closed
session with Dominion and eight
days after the town and Dominion
agreed to terms on its water con-
tract and capital improvements
package, the county announced
exactly what “hand” it is playing
in seeing the deal through.
What Happy Creek Supervisor
Tony Carter, who has been an in-
terested observer at recent Front
Royal-Dominion negotiations,
read into the board of supervi-
sor’s meeting record on March
15, was that the county “approve
an economic development in-
centive agreement with Virginia
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“I think it’s a great thing – I mean the town was able to get what they needed, I believe, for their system.
County-Dominion Power Dominion was able to get some assistance from the county. And that’s not unprecedented because we’ve
done that before in the past.” – County Supervisor Tony Carter

capital improvement expendi- cal power customers, as well as North Corridor’s commercial tax ion, it passes from them to the fold. “I mean the town was able
ture if they go forward with the the local community. base and revenues, which from a town to help the infrastructure to get what they needed, I be-
looping project, is that, that will “It’s good for the rate payers profit standpoint will go almost of the town, as well as the water lieve, for their system. Dominion
be phased in over time … and we and it’s good for the community exclusively to the county (see rates for all town water users. was able to get some assistance
do think it’s appropriate that we because it’s economic develop- background on collapse of town- “I think it’s a great thing,” Cart- from the county. And that’s not
would pay for the specific pump- ment here,” Eck concluded. county “Corridor Agreement” in er continued of the finalization of unprecedented because we’ve
ing station in another infrastruc- “Town gets its terms” story else- the agreement to bring a major done that before in the past. I
ture improvement for the town. Failure to communicate? where in this issue). commercial tax base to the coun- know way back when, Toray got
So, I think the combination of But following the March 15th ty, as well as a major commercial like $2 million; we’ve done incen-
what the county board of super- A week earlier there seemed vote Carter said he believed the utility customer into the town’s tives for a lot of these other folks.
visors will do with what the town a general feeling within town culmination of negotiations be-
did makes this a very reasonable council, expressed most directly tween both the town and county
cost for water and sewer, which
helps to make this a viable proj-
by Tom Conkey, that the county
had dropped the ball by failing to
and Dominion/VEPCO was a
win-win locally. Of the agree-
Engle’s Angle: He (or she)
ect that will work here,” he said. become directly involved as the ment, Carter said, “I think it By Kevin S. Engle I tried to run, but couldn’t. I
In the end, that viability from town and Dominion hashed out more compensates the town for Warren County Report tried to scream, but nothing hap-
Dominion/VEPCO’s perspective differences of opinion on what helping out with the incentive pened. I knew I was a goner.
makes the proposed rate struc- was not only an appropriate con- package for Dominion to be able It’s a fact. I don’t scare eas- “Have you ever been to New
ture they will soon present to the tribution from the private sector to make their business model ily. If you don’t count movies Zealand ?”
State Corporation Commission a to see their project realized, but work when they go to the SCC. with zombies, vampires and Odd question I thought, but
win-win for the company and its also from the county to contrib- So indirectly, even though [the werewolves, seeing my mother- that’s what I’ve come to expect
eventual eastern corridor electri- ute to the expansion of the 522 incentives are] going to Domin- in-law’s phone number on caller from this person.
ID, or hearing the pilot say our “No,” I said. And it’s the truth.
Markets’ anticipated reaction to devastation in Japan plane is having mechanical diffi-
culties, and were 35,000 feet off
I’ve never been there, although
I wished I was at that particular
The natural disasters that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, are truly a tragedy. Everyone is watching the the ground at the time, there’s moment. Even if I’d been a na-
devastating news and images emerge as Japan works to provide aid and relief to its people. The safety not much that frightens me. tive New Zealander, I would’ve
of their citizens and aid workers is, and should be, the top priority as the loss of life and ongoing re- Ok, figuring out how much said no. That’s the key to these
covery challenges are immense. money my wife and I spend on conversations. Don’t say much,
Almost any time there is a natural disaster, however, there is also a market and economic impact. gas each month causes me to if anything. Just listen. Don’t
Japanese stocks dropped 6.2 percent on Monday, March 14, and the U.S. and European stock markets break out in a cold sweat, and add to the conversation and
declined in sympathy. Investors may be wondering about the future impact, but it’s too soon to tell I’m not all that wild about snakes make it any longer than it has to
since no one knows whether Japan’s nuclear plants can be controlled safely or when overall electrical either. be.
power can be restored to the country. However, we expect several effects: Excluding all that stuff, I’m He (or she) then launched into
Brief stock market impact -- The stock market impact is likely to be brief, as stocks usually react scare-proof. a dialogue about stones and
immediately to uncertainty and devastation. Stock market sell-offs in response to crisis events tend to But I’ll tell you what makes my jewelry from New Zealand .
be short term because recovery and rebuilding efforts tend to follow rapidly. Historically, stock mar- hair stand on end, even though I “Uh huh,” I said before veering
kets often return to their pre-disaster levels about a month after these events occur don’t have much. sharply to the right, in the direc-
Appropriate policy response -- The Bank of Japan has acted quickly to increase the cash in the A coworker. tion, and protection, of my desk.
financial system to help ensure money is available and to help stabilize the markets. Despite high This particular person frightens I shook my head, as I always do
deficits, the Japanese government will increase spending to assist people in need and to rebuild. the bejesus out of me. after these exchanges.
Slower growth for Japanese economy -- Japan’s economy was in recession and declined at an an- He (or she) isn’t gonna beat During another sneak attack,
nual rate of 1.3% in the fourth quarter of 2010. Even if the nuclear plants can be controlled safely, the me up. I’m bigger. And I can I learned how painful corns and
Japanese economy will likely fall into negative territory in the first quarter. Many companies have run faster. If we did get into a bunions can be. I don’t remem-
stopped production, but until power can be restored, it’s not possible to estimate the overall im- tussle, I feel pretty good about ber how I got out of that one, but
pact. Almost immediately, though, rebuilding will begin, and that’s a powerful stimulus for economic my chances. I do recall waking up in an ambu-
growth later in the year. The Japanese economy was expected to grow 1.5% in 2011, but it will probably But the very sight of this person lance an hour later.
be a little weaker. makes me do my best avoidance He (or she) seems nice
Global economy still stable -- Japan is the third-largest country measured by gross domestic prod- move, like a military pilot maneu- enough, and even harmless, but
uct (GDP), but its economy wasn’t expected to grow much in 2011. Japan’s oil consumption is ex- vering away from enemy fire. I’m still scared.
pected to be lower, causing oil prices to drop in response. And the Saudi Arabian protest planned for Why? I’ve read the best way to get
last Friday did not cause any concerns for that government. Lower oil prices are a positive for the rest Do you know someone who will over your fears is to face them
of the world. In addition, Europe has expanded its rescue fund, which reduced the risks of European tell you just about anything even head on. When you do, you’ll
debt, and some European stocks are rising in response. if they hardly know you? That’s see they’re really not that bad.
No one could have anticipated the largest earthquake in Japan’s history, and our thoughts are cer- what this person does. He (or So that’s the plan. That’s ex-
tainly with everyone impacted by this tragedy. But remember, it’s not a reason to alter a long-term she) will start talking to me like actly what I’m going to do.
investment strategy. Staying invested, focusing on quality and owning a well-diversified portfolio of we’re best buds, sharing things Tomorrow... I’m going to watch
investments can help investors weather unexpected global events and achieve their financial goals. that you don’t typically say to a scary movie.
If you have any questions about this information, please let me know. I am also sharing with you strangers. And he (or she) does In the middle of the day.
an interesting report titled “Crisis Events and the Dow.” Please take a moment to read this because it it with others too. I’ve observed With all the lights on.
provides additional perspective on how world events have affected the Dow. numerous encounters, from a And my eyes shut.
Sources: (1) Ned Davis Research. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. Copyright safe distance of course. •••
2011 (c) Ned Davis Research, Inc. All rights reserved.(2) Bloomberg for Japan’s economic growth in People like that scare me. The author avoids biker chicks
2011 Just yesterday, I was walking with big muscles and tattoos.
back to my desk, when out of And don’t even mention the
(From a release submitted by Financial Advisors George L Karnes II and Bret Hrbek commentary from nowhere, he (or she) suddenly words “some assembly re-
Edward Jones investment strategist, Kate Warne. Such releases express the company’s professional appeared and pulled up along- quired”.
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And … we helped out Family
Dollar when they came here. We
helped out SYSCO. We’ve done
matches with the government’s
opportunity fund that came from
the state. So this project, I think,
was too critical for the well-being
of the community for years and
years and years to come.”
“Yes and no,” County Adminis-
trator Doug Stanley said of dis-
cussion between the county and
town about reaching a mutually
viable conclusion with the power
company. “Early on we had some
discussions – I had some with
[Interim Town Manager] Steve
Burke as far as kind of what the
town was looking for … but the
direct negotiations were between
Dominion and the county. But I
knew from Steve where the town
was coming from, what they were
looking for and ultimately the
town struck their deal.”
Schedule
Eck told us the power company
plans to apply for its rate hearing
with the SCC by May and that
he would expect final approval
on proposed rates to join previ-
ous state approvals on air, emis-
sions and other permits within a
year. Dominion will likely begin
preliminary site preparation off
Kelley Drive, just north of the
county’s Fishnet property, this
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Report from Richmond: 2011
Delegate Clay Athey, R-18th Legislative District
Greetings from your Delegate to the Virginia
General Assembly. The House Policy Committee, on
which I serve as Chairman, patroned a comprehensive
bill to reform our Higher Education System to reduce
tuition costs and inprove access for in-state students.
HB 2510 passed the House of Delegates 97-0 and
the Virginia Senate 40-0 and is now on Governor
McDonnell’s desk awaiting action.
HB 2510 - The Virginia Higher Education Op-
portunity Act of 2011 should fuel strong economic
growth in the Commonwealth and prepare Virginians
for the top job opportunities in the knowledge-driven
economy of the 21st century. The bill provides for
(1) a new higher education funding policy which
allocates state funding to each college or university
based upon the number of Virginia residents enrolled
at each Virginia institution (2) targeted economic and
innovation incentives to spur research and doctoral
degrees at public universities (3) the creation of a
Higher Education Revenue Stabilization Fund to
ensure a dedicated funding stream to public colleges
and universities , and; (4) the creation of a science and
technology Public-Private Partnership at each Virginia
public institution of higher learning to ensure that
we graduate students with science and technology
degrees which can be employed upon graduation.
This comprehensive Higher Education Reform Act
also builds upon the Guaranteed Admission Program
wherein a student can complete their first two years
of college work toward a Bachelors Degree at a Vir-
ginia Community College and provides a roadmap
for achieving an additional 100,000 undergraduate
(associate and bachelor’s) degrees for Virginians
over the next 15 years by (1) increasing enrollment of
Virginia students at Virginia Community Colleges (2)
improving graduation and retention rates, and (3) as-
sisting students with some college credit to complete
degrees through incentive tuition grants to public and
private higher education institutions in Virginia which
use the grants to attract second career students and
part-time students.
Under the plan, every Virginia public university
must develop: (1) Year round use of their physical
facilities and instructional resources; (2) Technology-
enhanced instruction and resource-sharing across the
Higher Ed system, including distance learning agree-
ments with Virginia Community Colleges; (3) Innova-
tive and economical degree paths for the technology
jobs of the future and; (4) Ongoing restructuring and
managerial reforms to reduce the cost of a college
degree.
Most importantly for Virginia’s families, the Higher
Ed Restructuring Act ties funding of Virginia public
universities to higher enrollment numbers for Virginia
residents to increase access for qualified Virginia
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County-Dominion Power
students at public and private colleges and univer-
sities since continuing to do so would reduce the
university’s state funding. This ensures that our public
universities and colleges who are teaching Virginia
students receive the most money because funding is
based upon a per-Virginia pupil ratio. This strategy
should reduce the financial incentives to admit out
of state students at our flagship universities based
on higher out-of-state tuition rates since continuing
to do so would reduce the university’s state funding.
This ensures that our public universities and colleges
who are teaching Virginia students receive the most
money because funding is based upon a per-Virginia
pupil ratio.
Also, for the first time, this Act ensures that Vir-
ginia Community Colleges receive as much financial
support per student as Virginia’s four-year public
institutions which should translate into even greater
affordability at Lord Fairfax Community College,
ensuring that middle class parents continue to have
an inexpensive alternative for the first two years of
their child’s college education.
Since, I have been working on Higher Education
reform for almost ten years through various initiatives,
I am elated that Governor McDonnell is finally going
to sign these needed reforms into law.
I also patroned, as Chairman of the Policy Commit-
tee, a comprehensive bill to jumpstart road and rail
projects across Virginia including many long overdue
projects in Fauquier, Frederick and Warren Counties
in addition to the following major transportation
projects in my District:
(1) Widening of I-66 for Gainesville to Haymarket
as well as the installation of an active traffic manage-
ment system on I- 66 to dynamically control lanes in
order to reduce congestion.
(2) Major interchange improvements on I-81 and
in Frederick County.
(3) Widening Route 7 in Loudoun County.
FAUQUIER COUNTY PROJECTS INCLUDE:
(1) Rte 15 - construct interchange at route 17 0.715
Miles south int. Route 687 0.006 Miles south int. Route
687 ($1,259,617)
(2) Rte 28 - replace bridge over cedar run 0.387
Mile south route 818 (old catlett road)
0.027 Mile south route 818 (old catlett road)
($8,000)
(3) Rte 215 - int improvements @ 15/29 & 4-ln
widening route 29 0.17 Mile west fauquier/prince
william county line ($151,808)
(4) Rte 655 - approaches & bridge replacement over
tinpot run 0.37 Mi. W. Rte. 1201 0.11 Mi. E. Rte. 1201
($1,183,416)
(5) Rte. 692 - Reconstruct & surface treat non-hard
surfaced rd. Rte. 670 (Old auburn road) 0.39 Miles s.
Rte. 670 (Old auburn road) ($106,739)
(6) Rte 651 - approaches & bridge over summerduck
run 0.05 Mile east of route 615 0.1 Mile east of route
615 ($152,615)
(7) Rte 605 - turn lanes at route 674 south & route
1401 0.163 Mile west route 674 (atlee road) 0.294 Mile
east route 674 (atlee road) ($138,893)
(8) Rte 605 - turn lanes & drainage structure at mill
run 0.294 Mile east route 674(atlee road) 0.618 Mile
east route 674(atlee road) ($42,000)
(9) Route 688 - bridge over thumb run - structure
#6087 0.15 Mi s. Thumb run 0.15 Mi.N. Thumb run
($90,722)
(10) Rte 600 - reconstruction route 29 route 676
($10,525)
FREDERICK COUNTY PROJECTS INCLUDE:
(1) Interchange modification of exit 310 on i-81
($32,832,165.00)
(2) Safety improvements at exit 315 on i-81
($126,490.00)
(3) Safety improvements at exit 307 on i-81
($130,717.00)
(4) View shed protection of cedar creek vermont
monument at cedar creek and belle grove national
park at cedar creek and belle grove national park
($450,855.00)
5) Widen route 277 to 5 lanes beginning approxi-
mately one mile west of route 641 and .2 Miles east
route 636 ($30,158,714.00)
(6) Widen route 277 to 5 lanes one mile west of route
641 and .3 Miles east of route 636 ($113,101.00)
(7) Rte 655 - reconstruction (pe & rw in ssyp) route
50 .2 Mi. E. Rte 656 ($521,736.00)
(8) Replace bridge over opequon creek at route 723
($41,979.00)
(9) Replace bridge over cedar creek at route 623
($40,706.00)
WARREN COUNTY PROJECTS INCLUDE:
(1) Happy creek rd - 2 lane reconstruction at sixth
street & bradford drive west of route 606 (shenandoah
shores road) ($150,994.00)
(2) Rt 340/522 bridge replacement approach-
es over the south fork of the shenandoah river
($34,972,341.00)
(3) Widening to five lanes of area between route
340/522 north fork bridge and route 340/522 south
fork bridge ($466,732.00)
(4) Bridge replacement over south fork of shenan-
doah river at route 55 ($1,702,038.00)
(5) Route 340 bridge replacement over gooney
creek 1/2 mile south of route 605 poor house road
($1,118,900.00)
(6) Reconstruction and surface of route 603 at route
647 1.34 Mile north route 647 ($4,270,064.00)
(7) Relocate intersection of rockland road (route
658) and reliance road (route 627) on route
340/522 North ($583,652.00)
(8) build bridge over shenandoah river on route 643
morgan’s ford road ($536,022.00)
It is great to be home with my family, and as always,
we thank you for the opportunity to serve. Now that
I am home, I can be reached at 1-540-635-2123 or E
mail me at delcathey@house.virginia.gov.
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summer. And after SCC approv-
al, final site work moving toward
construction would begin almost
immediately, likely by next sum-
mer.
Dominion has forecast a 2-1/2
to 3-year construction timeframe
to realize its $1.2 billion or there-
abouts capital investment in the
power plant plan it purchased
from CPV-Warren in 2009. That
construction is estimated to cre-
ate 600 to 800 temporary jobs in
construction-related fields. Once
operational, the plant is estimat-
ed to create around 40 jobs. The
three years of construction jobs
can be generated by the local la-
bor force. Local EDA Executive
Director Jennifer McDonald re-
cently had a hopeful estimate on
that potential due to the strong
construction industry labor force
based in this community.
Land deal
Earlier in the March 15th meet-
ing, the county and Dominion
came to terms on a land leasing
arrangement that could bring the
county as much as $525,000 in
leasing revenue from the power
company over a six-year period.
Dominion agreed to lease a 41.3-
acre parcel of unused land at the
county’s municipal Front Royal
Golf Club. The land will be used
as a staging and storage area dur-
ing construction.
The agreement includes a first
year option during Dominion’s
current permit and engineering
stage at $25,000 per year. Once 683-4226
construction begins Dominion
will pay $100,000 per year for
three years, with options on two
more years at that same $100,000
per-year rate. Approval of the
deal passed unanimously.
rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
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county’s incentive package hinges
on a minimum billion dollar capi-
tal investment and creation of 30
permanent jobs.
Now the jockeying begins to
see how many of those nearly

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Top producer Beth Medved Waller helps push her team to the top
Front Royal, VA  March 11, 2011— The recent Weichert Awards Cer-
emony left the local office with top honors for both listings and sales for
the entire Weichert Virginia Region, and brought Realtor Beth Medved
Waller another Top Producer award with over 9.5 million closed in 2010.
“I’m proud of our agents that we remained on top in 2010 and we’re off
to a strong start this year ranking top for January and February as well!”
says Rita Rutledge, Managing Broker.  “Our top 4 agents alone sold more
than any other office did as a whole in Warren County,” she added.
Top Producers Beth Medved Waller, followed by Wendy Thrane, Sha-
ron Cales and Ken Evans lead the office again in 2010 with more than Rita Rutledge, Managing
30,000,000 sold collectively and were named to Weichert’s Chairman’s Broker of the Front Royal
Club. Executives Club members included Craig Alexander, Carol Sea- Weichert Office, presents
brooke, Sandy Strickler & Crystal Elliot. Beth Medved Waller with
According to RealEstate Business Intelligence, LLC, county wide sales “Top Producer” recogni-
figures remained consistent with 2009 stats with 82.7 million total sold tion.
in 2010, up 1.74% from 2009.  The average sold price fell 5% from 2009
with $160,000 registering as the average sold price last year.  Total homes sold increased 7.5% in 2010 with 526
homes sold for the year versus 489 in 2009.  More than 60% of all sales in Warren in 2010 were foreclosures or
short sales, according to Metropolitan Regional Information Systems. “I’m proud to have such a strong group of
agents leading the way as our housing market recovers, and look for 2011 to be a very positive year in Warren
County real estate,” concludes Rutledge.  Her top producing office is located at 824 John Marshall Highway in
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“We plan to be a part of this community for the next 40 to 50 years – and being a part of that
community means getting along and working things out and settling our differences and I think
the agreement tonight represents that.” - Dominion spokesperson Dan Genest
Town-Dominon

Town gets its terms on Dominion Power H2O

Absent Conkey blasts county silence on help with corridor expenses
The vote came at a Special
Meeting called for on March
7th in the midst of a previously
scheduled town council work
session. The 5-0 vote - Tom Con-
key was absent - came after some
last minute closed session discus-
sion. The only substantive change
in the terms of the contract origi-
nally on the table since a Feb.
22nd work session was a word-
ing change that the removed the
description of the town water
service as essentially an accom-
modation to the customer while
the town has “excess capacity” in
its water supply.
As explained by officials on
FR Town Councilman Tom Conkey, right, missed the
both sides of the negotiation, that
vote on a town water-sewer contract with Dominion
change was requested by Domin-
Power but indicated his support with this handshake
ion, which did not want to go be-
with Dominion’s John Ragone at the conclusion of
council’s previous meeting discussion of the con-
fore a pending State Corporation
Committee rate hearing with a
tract. Conkey got his wish - albeit a little after the
utility contract essentially stating
fact - that the county be more directly involved in fa-
the plant’s water service could be
cilitating an agreement for town water-sewer service
terminated by the provider – the
to the facility that will generate over $3-million of an-
Town of Front Royal – at any time
nual tax revenue to the county.
it deemed its water service as ex-
By Roger Bianchini in Warren County’s 522 North clusively needed by in-town cus-
Warren County Report Industrial-Commercial Corridor. tomers. The lifespan of the plant
The planned power plant former- has been estimated by Dominion
After two weeks of intense ne- ly known as CPV-Warren since at half a century.
gotiations the Front Royal Town being introduced as a means Despite not getting an addi-
Council approved a final version of helping meet future eastern, tional five years of in-town ser-
of a contract to provide central urban corridor power needs in vice rates to compensate for a
water and sewer service to Do- 2002, is now targeted for a 2015 requested total of $5.4 million
minion Power/VEPCO’s gas- or 2016 opening following a 2-1/2 in up-front expenses, Dominion
fired electrical generating facility to 3-year construction period. officials seemed relieved to get a
contract guarantee in place that costs of $5.4 million, including $4
will allow them to explain their million in capital improvements
desired rate structure to the SCC to the existing system, in the end
and move development of the it agreed to pay those costs in ex-
plant forward. change for a decade of reduced
“I think we’re pleased with what service costs. However, Domin-
happened tonight with the agree- ion did not get the additional
ment that was reached,” Domin- five years at the flat, in-town
ion spokesperson Dan Genest service rate it had been seek-
said following the vote. “We plan ing in exchange for a $3.5-mil-
to be a part of this community lion contribution to implement a
for the next 40 to 50 years – and long-sought after looping system
being a part of that community to assure service to all corridor
means getting along and working water customers in the event of
things out and settling our differ- a break in the water line. Rather,
ences and I think the agreement the company will get the origi-
tonight represents that.” nally proposed five years at the
While Dominion had been in-town rate and an additional
seeking a reduction in up-front five years at 1.5 times the in-town
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“My only disappointment is that it seems that at least some members of the board of supervisors still see

Town-Dominion
Kilimanjaro for a cause
the relationship between the town and county governments as an adversarial one … I think this was the
perfect opportunity for our two bodies to work together to come up with an arrangement that would be
mutually beneficial.” – Councilman Tom Conkey

rate before paying the full double based solely on the cost of pro- to a previous out of town com- Following the 2009 legal chal- provement expense of a looping
rate charged to out-of-town cus- viding a municipal utility, while mitment. “The town’s discussions lenge of meals tax-based fees tied system seen as a system-wide
tomers. the county will net between $3 with Dominion were open and to the town’s water-sewer bills by benefit to all corridor customers
While county Supervisor Tony million and $4 million per year in frank as partnerships should be. I three chain corridor restaurants, in Warren County. Some coun-
Carter was again an interested tax revenue profit. think this was the perfect oppor- the town lost a major portion of cilmen, obviously including Con-
observer to the evening’s devel- “My only disappointment is that tunity for our two bodies to work its “Corridor Agreement” fees. key, thought it would have been
opments, the county’s ongoing it seems that at least some mem- together to come up with an ar- According to the judge’s com- appropriate for the county to step
official silence on the matter of bers of the board of supervisors rangement that would be mutu- ments, that legal decision came into the recent negotiations after
helping the town or Dominion still see the relationship between ally beneficial. As it is, we now about at least in part due to the Dominion complained about the
defer their respective costs didn’t the town and county governments find ourselves in the position of changing corridor tax landscape, additional rate and infrastructure
sit well with at least one council- as an adversarial one, rather than working our a deal with Domin- primarily the county’s 2002 in- costs it was being asked to shoul-
man, Tom Conkey. Conkey and the partnership I believe it can ion and hoping that we have done troduction of its own meals tax. der.
other town officials involved in and should be,” Conkey stated enough to ensure that this power The town and county have only The county did have a closed
the negotiation have pointed by way of a letter read into the plant is built in this community,” recently begun “corridor commit- session “corridor contract” dis-
out the town will receive only its record by Mayor Tim Darr. Darr Conkey concluded in his letter tee” discussions of how to adjust cussion with Dominion at its
hook-up and service costs, by law explained Conkey was absent due sent to the mayor to be included the 1998 Corridor Agreement March 1st meeting. However, no
as part of the meeting’s public re- designed to compensate the town announcement was forthcoming
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County retreats from decision on ‘Retreat’ permit

Board elects to examine if neighbors are justly concerned or just hysterical

World peace - what about our peace? That seemed to

be the primary question raised by opponents, includ-
ing Jim Ghent, about the spiritual retreat center’s
CUP application.
By Roger Bianchini E. McCord to conduct a three-
Warren County Report phased healing and spiritual re-
treat program under the auspices
A woman called extremely of her non-profit corporation
“spiritual” and granted the gift “Avillion”. The fact that Jolly has
of “healing” by supporters and been conducting a good deal of Partner Miles E. McCord uses recent issue of WC Report to make a point about
past visitors to her remote 28.69- her activities without notice or the Avalonia Spiritual Retreat Center and its past ties to the late Jigme Norbu,
acre property in the Shenandoah apparent awareness by neighbors who slept at Avalonia while passing through the area in 2009. Norbu, a nephew
Farms area of Warren County over the course of her decade-plus of Nobel Peace Prize winner the Dalai Lama, was killed recently in Florida during
met a perhaps unexpected fire- at the property wasn’t enough to another walk for Tibet awareness and world peace.
storm of protest from her rural ease the minds of nine speakers thur Snead told the supervisors tion of their concerns as “fears”, campers were raised by area
neighbors at a March 15th Pub- against her CUP request. he hoped and believed the county neighbors said rather, they were residents. These were not “fears”
lic Hearing on a Conditional Use During a fairly slick, corporate- should extend the applicants and just concerned about property speakers insisted, but rather just
Permit request. quality power point presentation her clients the opportunity “to devaluation and the commercial- “concerns” for the integrity of the
The request would allow Rev. explaining and lauding the proj- exercise their religious and spiri- ization of their quiet rural neigh- remote, rural neighborhood. It is
Ingrid Jolly and partner Miles ect, Avillion Board Member Ar- tual rights” in the same manner borhood. an integrity several admitted was
as other religious organizations However during these critical punctuated by local ATV rid-
located in the county. comments the specter of tres- ing, target shooting by residents,
Postal Business Center Then the public hearing began passing, voyeurism, wandering many with concealed weapons
and rather than peaceful medi- and lost campers invading private permits, and hunting, which sev-
122 W. 14th St. • Front Royal, VA tation, all hell – at least verbally property for directions, and even eral attributed to old timers who
Located next door to – broke loose. Despite repeatedly
disputing a newspaper descrip-
the potential presence of roam-
ing pedophiles posing as Retreat
have long hunted the area, even if
they do not live near by.
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Following the public hearing and overnight accommodation of a local neighborhood seemed off were there,” Ewbank pointed out would be added as overnight ac-
the unanimous board tabling of primitive Indian-style teepees base. Many who spoke against of the late alarms being raised. commodations.
a vote until further discussion and yurts because they live close the Retreat gaining its permit During the public hearing Ew- Phase Three would require
at a work session, supporters of by. However others, she admit- stated they had purchased their bank, a horse farmer, credited construction of a permanent
Rev. Jolly said they believed the ted, would stay on the property, property in the last four to 14 Jolly for getting her through a “All-Season Gazebo” or 30-foot
concerns of neighbors, while un- but quietly and respectfully. years, some after retiring from particularly difficult time in her circumference “Yurt” that would
derstandable from unfamiliar- “They have driven down from elsewhere, including out of state. life after her fiancé was acciden- include electricity and space for
ity, were unjustified. They hoped Pennsylvania with their children,” “They were critical of us, say- tally killed. She also said Jolly an office/consultation and medi-
such concerns could be laid to Rev. Jolly said, gesturing to sev- ing we were from Manassas. We had been more successful than tation room.
rest between the March 15th eral supporters milling outside are already looking at property the traditional medical establish- Special events held a maximum
public hearing and a scheduled the WCGC meeting room fol- in Warren County, we have a re- ment in treating a lingering and of three times a year between 3
April 19th vote. lowing the permit tabling. “They altor,” Snead said. “So all these troublesome case of Lyme Dis- p.m. and 9 p.m. might attract up
The woman at the center of the will stay in a teepee when they things they’re poking at –they’re ease. to 30 clients.
emerging controversy said her come to study a specific course just poking.” County planning staff noted
foundation and retreat center, that I offer. And they don’t come “I’ve known Ingrid and Miles Recommendation that development of Phases Two
even under an expanded format, to drink beer, to race around the since 1999. And some of the and Three were reliant on the
is not the threat it was portrayed woods.” things that were spoken about The county planning commis- success of grant applications by
as by some neighborhood oppo- One Retreat supporter even today were just things to be said sion forwarded the request with the applicant.
nents. Some visitors don’t even said some neighbors’ description to draw attention to the negative a recommendation of approval of
need to make use of the planned of one pre-existing concern – picture,” Karen Ewbank, a Clarke stages one and two of the propos- Loving Arms
outsiders coming into the area to County farmer said. “Ingrid and al only. That proposal is described
hunt – might be discouraged by Miles have been up there for 10 in the planning staff report as the If Jolly and her foundation were
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verted and directionless outsid-
Salon, Spa & Barber services center and perhaps added county home or take them out on her ral healing, guidance and spiri- ers, an applicant for another CUP
surveillance to assure the param- property, she thought she has ev- tual counseling emphasizing the placing a much greater “foot-
Royal Plaza eters of any permit issued were ery legal right to do so and was preciousness of visitor’s own lives print” in the South River District
Shopping Center adhered to as a licensed county doing that. At no point in time and the use of the natural envi- was welcomed by neighbors with
Front Royal activity. did a neighbor know they were ronment as a source of healing. “Loving Arms”.
Violet Snead said the vilifica- there; hear any noise; have any Phase One would allow only one All seven public hearing speak-
540.631.1177 tion of Retreat members and
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The Shenandoah National Park 75th Anniversary Planning Committee is seeking volunteers to help Phase Two, called “Peace Vil- new Loving Arms CUP public
with the 75th Anniversary of Shenandoah National Park. Events will be taking place during 2011 and lage”, would provide primitive hearing was necessitated by a
will be held throughout the park, the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont of Virginia. These volunteers shelter for from one to eight visi- design change from five smaller
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upon to assist with events and activities associated with the 75th Anniversary. Tasks may include but their instruction and healing and ry housing facility for the elderly.
not be limited to helping in booths at festivals, acting as hostess or greeter at an event, and answering recuperation sessions beyond a No one spoke against the Loving
questions about the anniversary and park in welcome centers. day. Construction of three Indi- Arms CUP request and it passed
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Town approves first reading of tax rate adjustments
Equalization and 2-cent real estate, 4-cent property tax hikes sought
By Roger Bianchini
Warren County Report
After 11 years of maintaining
level real estate and personal
property taxes at one of the low-
est levels in the region, the Town
of Front Royal has advertised a
slight hike – with conditions.
What was approved in a first
reading on March 14th by a 4-1
vote, Sayre dissenting and Hol-
loway absent, was not only a 2-
cent hike to keep the town’s ex-
isting rates at their current levels
of revenue production after the
recent downward real estate re-
assessments, but small increases
earmarked for specific capital
improvement projects.
In addition to general facil-
ity plan capital improvements
under discussion such as a new
police headquarters, two road
projects are cited for the rev-
enue that would be generated
from the proposed 2-cent real
estate hike. Those are design and
construction of a west-side con-
nector road between Kendrick
Lane and Kerfoot Avenue (the
long discussed Fred Foster Drive)
and right-of-way acquisition and
engineering of another long-dis-
cussed road project, the east-side
connector road between Happy
Creek Road and John Marshall
Highway (Leach’s Run Parkway).
The town’s existing real estate
rate is 7 cents per $100 of as-
sessed value. The legally-required
equalization in the wake of reas-
sessment would take the rate to
9 cents to keep town revenue at
the existing levels. Four years
ago the town and county had to
adjust their tax rates down after
reassessments shot property val-
ues up, the opposite of what hap-
pened in this reassessment cycle.
The proposed capital improve-
ment hike of 2 additional cents
would take the real estate tax to
11 cents per $100 of the assessed
value.
Tom Conkey pointed out that
on average the suggested hike
would cost town citizens about
$26 per year in real estate tax.
“This is for needed projects and
I think does not create an undue
hardship on citizens,” Conkey
said in expressing his support for
the rates.
The proposed 4-cent personal
property tax increase is less than
an increase of 7 cents suggested
two years ago to keep that rev-
enue stream “equalized” in the
wake of decreasing automobile
assessments. Front Royal was one
of the only municipalities in the
region, if not state, that elected to
lose revenue rather than “equal-
ize” its property tax rate in 2009.
Shae Parker, who made the mo-
tion to include the 2-cent real es-
tate and 4-cent property tax hikes,
explained that the proposed real
estate tax increase would gen-
erate $240,000 of additional
town revenue (each penny of tax
equals $120,000 of revenue). That
new revenue would be split three
ways, $80,000 earmarked to each
of the capital improvements list-
ed in the motion.
In expressing his opposition,
Tom Sayre stated that when you
“have high-density housing” a
community experiences “higher
property taxes.” Sayre did not
explain his perception of how
the stated capital improvements
projects the revenue would be
earmarked for, at least one of
which he has expressed past sup-
port for (a new police station),
related to high-density growth.
Parker questioned Sayre’s ra-
tionale. Sayre replied that while
he believed “local builders were
great” and that the 10 building
permits staff said were issued last
year in town was a “good”, if not
Late March, 2011 • Warren County Report • Page 23
Town
ideal number, that his reference projected 300 units.
was to the potential of regional Hollis Tharpe asked town Fi-
builders like Centex proposing nance Director Kim Gilkey-
300-unit building projects here. Breeden how such earmarked
Perhaps coincidentally, former revenue would be held by the
county supervisor and local de- town. Gilkey-Breeden said that
veloper Ron Llewellyn has begun while it would go through the
revisiting his own development town’s General Fund, the money
project in the Swan Farm area just would have its “own category set
west of the projected site of the up in special revenue accounts.”
proposed Leach’s Run Parkway. A second reading on March 28
About four years ago before the must pass before the new rates
building industry bubble burst as will be incorporated into the
a prelude to the national neo-de- town’s FY 2012 budget.
pression of 2008, the Swan Farm
residential proposal Llewellyn
was partnering in with Brookfield rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
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“I feel very strongly that nuclear is a huge part of the future of American energy industry. I think
State we’ve actually significantly underutilized nuclear energy for the last 25 years.” - Gov. Bob Mc-
Donnell.

Governor wants more nuclear power in Virginia

underutilized nuclear energy for the
last 25 years.”
About one-third of Virginia’s elec-
tricity comes from the Common-
wealths’ two nuclear power plants,
located in Louisa and Surry counties.
Almost half of electricity comes from
burning coal, and the remaining en-
ergy is produced from oil, natural
gas, hydro and other renewable en-
ergies, according to a recent Depart-
ment of Energy survey.
Despite his belief that nuclear pow-
er should remain in the mix, McDon-
nell said the state should be cautious
in expanding the use of nuclear pow-
er.
“Energy development is an inher-
ently dangerous business,” he said.
Delegate David Toscano, D-Char-
lottesville, agreed with McDonnell.
He said that the United States’ ener-
gy dilemma cannot be resolved only
through energy conservation.
“Nuclear needs to be a part of how
we go forward,” said Toscano. “I have
to believe that it is part of our future,
but we need to take the time to make
sure we do it safely.”
However, Delegate Albert Pollard,
D-Lively, said he hopes that McDon-
nell will seriously consider the conse-
quences Japan faces from the recent
nuclear power plant crisis.
“I don’t think you double down on
a bet after a friend has lost a whole
lot of money. It’s important to look
at all the facts before making a deci-
sion,” said Pollard.
The governor did not seem con-
cerned that what occurred in Japan
could possibly happen in Virginia.
The nuclear power plants sit away
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“I don’t think you double down on a bet after a friend has lost a whole lot of money. It’s important
to look at all the facts before making a decision,” - Delegate Albert Pollard, D-Lively
Also, multiple safeguards are built
into the reactors’ system that are
combined with a number of “major
backup systems,” McDonnell said.
According to the United States
Geological Survey, the last major
earthquake to hit Virginia registered
a 5.9 on the Richter scale in 1897 in
Giles County, near West Virginia.
No earthquakes have been measured
above 3.5 in Virginia for more than
three decades.
“We’re not like Japan of course. We
don’t have the potential for those big
ones,” said Martin Chapman, associ-
ate professor of geophysics at Vir-
ginia Tech. “We do have earthquakes
in Virginia. They’re moderate and
persistent throughout the state, and
the one in Giles County could hap-
pen anywhere in the state.”
But a spokesman for the company
that owns the two Virginia nuclear
power plants said he doesn’t see a re-
peat here of the Japan crisis.
Jim Norvelle, director of media re-
lations at Dominion Generation, said
the Fukushima plants in Japan were
thought to be in a safe location until
Japan was hit with the double disas-
ter — a mega earthquake and a tsu-
nami.
Norvelle said that Virginia’s two
nuclear power plants are capable
of withstanding the state’s historic
earthquake limit. Dominion owns
the nuclear power plants located in
North Anna in Louisa County and
the Surry Plant in Surry County.
Norvelle said the North Anna facil-
ity is built to withstand a 6.2 magni-
tude earthquake and the Surry plant
was built to withstand a 6.1 earth-
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Town elections
Citizens raise questions about 1930s move to May elections
Was statewide move to May a political effort to exclude certain voters?
By Roger Bianchini
Warren County Report
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direction and attitude of the
Front Royal Town Council over
the past year has done the im-
possible – form an alliance of
grass roots movements of the
political Right and Left.
Following the first murmurs
of such an alliance commented
on in these pages surround-
ing the uproar over the Sept.
27, 2010 firing of Front Royal
Town Manager Michael Gra-
ham, a citizen initiative seeking
a move from May to November
for town elections appears to be
solidifying that alliance.
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group, it appears the groups of
divergent perspectives on some
issues agree on another one
– that town elections should be
returned to November.
The reason is that their re-
search on the May municipal
election phenomena that be-
came prevalent in the 1930s
statewide may have been part
of a wider political strategy to
limit voter participation. The
culprit, both sides believe, was
a right-wing, Democratic polit-
ical apparatus headed by then
Senator Harry F. Byrd. The
target at the time, both Linda
Allen of “Save Our Town” and
Tim Ratigan of the “Coali-
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voting, different tactics were used. Among those were poll taxes and literacy tests – and moving
elections around to make it more difficult for some to vote.” – Tim Ratigan
point out that the reason for Front Royal Now” founder Tim learn from history are doomed
keeping the elections in May Ratigan states. to repeat its mistakes. That said,
today have very little to do However, those who don’t we reference one of three books
with the original reasons of
yesteryear. But the fact remains
the elections in May are still
used to control the outcome of
the vote. Racism and economic
status are no longer factors, but
other reasons have surfaced
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“I think it is important to point out that the reason for keeping the elections in May today have
very little to do with the original reasons of yesteryear. But the fact remains the elections in May
are still used to control the outcome of the vote.” - Tim Ratigan
Town elections
on the Byrd influence on Vir- Hal Flood had wanted this con-
ginia politics forwarded to us by vention because he wanted to Lucky Remembering
Linda Allen just before she left eliminate black voters. The re-
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a Senator to refine and perfect Mar. 22 - Tim Walls
earlier Virginia political efforts
involving his uncle Hal Flood
Springfield Mar. 23
Mar. 24
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channels, local officials, candi-
dates for elected office, along
with control on patronage.”
Things change
but stay the same
Over 100 years have passed
since Hal Flood helped solidify
political machine control in Vir-
ginia politics. What remains at
issue for citizens and local poli-
ticians now pondering whether
to move Front Royal Town elec-
tions back to November is what
has changed and what is differ-
ent. While the social-political
landscape may have changed
over the past 80 to 100 years, is
the end result of May elections
still the limitation of full elec-
toral participation by citizens
and control by small, special in-
terest groups as Ratigan and his
new-found allies from the left
side of the political aisle assert?
In recent months, two town
councilmen, Shae Parker and
Tom Conkey, and representa-
tives of both local citizen activ-
ist groups, including Len Sherp,
Linda Allen and Tina Hobson
(Save Our Town) and Ratigan
(Coalition) have called for town
vember. The primary reason
is an attempt to increase voter
turnouts, which have averaged
17 percent of eligible voters
in recent May town elections,
and the mid-20 percent range
dating back to the mid-1990s.
Turnouts in November for a va-
riety of elections vary between
lows around 30 to 40 percent
and highs of 70 percent during
presidential election years.
Low voter turnouts in town
elections have been cited by
the above-named cross section
of citizen activists as a means
that allow small, special interest
cliques to maintain control of
town hall and town politics.
Pro May
On the pro-May election side,
Councilman Hollis Tharpe and
Vice Mayor Chris Holloway
have voiced the opinion that
since it’s been done in May for The array of books and website links on Harry F. Byrd and his family’s impacts
as long as anyone can remem- on Virginia politics.
ber, why change now? Council- sion at which that opinion was Councilman Tom Sayre has because of other issues voters
man Carson Lauder, siding with given, Lauder was asked by repeatedly stated he is “50-50” might be distracted by and the
Tharpe and Holloway, stated Sherp what were the issues he on when to hold town elec- potential of added political par-
that “elections should be about was elected on that couldn’t tions. However, every comment tisanship in November. Ironi-
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Town Elections
Pro November
In a March press release is-
sued by the Coalition for Ethi-
cal Candidates for Front Royal
Now, Tim Ratigan wrote, “In a
time when Front Royal needs to
be looking to the rising sun and
the future, we would be wise to
close the door on the era where
racism and elitism ruled the
day. To even be associated or
continue a practice designed to
prevent the poor and the mi-
norities from voting would be
morally wrong.”
We asked Ratigan about the
genesis of his March press re-
lease
Ratigan, also active in lo-
cal “Tea Party” events and a
staunch Republican, said, “After
hearing about the Harry Byrd
Organization and the ties it
had to local elections, I began
investigating and was horrified
to find a dark reason behind the
political maneuver. In a time
when southern states instituted
polices to discourage the poor
and minorities from voting, dif-
ferent tactics were used. Among
those were poll taxes and litera-
cy tests – and moving elections
around to make it more difficult
for some to vote. The apparent
rationale was that if elections
were held in the spring when
the planting season had be-
gun keeping the seasonal hires
- primarily poor and African
Americans - on the farms work-
ing the crops they wouldn’t be
able to make it to the polls to
cast their votes. These tactics
were commonly used to control
the outcome of the elections in
localities, primarily towns and
counties.”
Whatever one’s political affili-
ation, Ratigan, like his new al-
lies in “Save Our Town”, believes
inclusion rather than exclusion
is the answer to the political is-
sues facing not only the Town
of Front Royal, but the larger
political spectrum as well.
“Finally it is time to turn our
backs on the Harry Byrd Ma-
chine and the ‘Court House
Cliques’. It was a system cre-
ated solely to exclude the poor
and minorities from exercising
their right to vote and ultimate-
ly control the outcome of the
elections. Surely we would want
to distance ourselves from such
a practice,” Ratigan said.
Sources
Ratigan cited three online
sources for his research – they
are:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/in-
frastructure/byrd.cfm
http://www.virginiaplaces.org/
government/byrdorg.html
and
http://www.virginiaplaces.org/
government/museum2party.
html
Research sources forward-
ed to us by “Save Our Town”
member Linda Allen were three
books – “Southern Politics” by
V.O. Key Jr., published in 1949
by a division of Random House;
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“Black players have created a billion-dollar market but have no voice in the industry, no power. That sounds
an awful lot like slavery to me. On plantations slaves were respected for their physical skills but were given
no respect as thinking beings. – “Slave Side of Sunday” author Anthony Prior
Slaves to the Game?
Adrian Peterson and the “S” Word
Adrian Peterson raised eyebrows and ire with a de-
scription of NFL players as comparable to “modern-
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By Dave Zirin
Reprinted by permission
Adrian Peterson, the Minnesota
Vikings All-Pro running back,
“went there,” and now there’s no
going back. In a moment of su-
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Goodell, Peterson’s words were
manna from heaven. He’s been
called “ungrateful”, “out of touch”
“an idiot”, and in the darker recess-
es of the blogosphere, far worse.
Even those inclined to openly
sympathize with the players have
stated their “great offense” that
Peterson could liken his situation
to the horrors of chattel slavery.
As Jamil Smith, a very righteous
producer at the Rachel Maddow
Show, tweeted to me, “I want to
hear Adrian Peterson out. I just
need him to know that using ‘slav-
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phor would cross his mind in the
first place. It doesn’t explain why
other athletes - Curt Flood, Larry
Johnson, and Warren Sapp among
them - have reached to this explo-
sive analogy as a way to articulate
their frustrations.
At least two books have already
been written that explore this con-
cept: “40 Million Dollar Slaves”
by NY Times columnist William
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Curt Flood, who by 1971 had sacrificed his all-star [baseball] career in the fight for free agency, once
Sports Opinion said, “A well-paid slave is, nonetheless, a slave.” He was excoriated for that statement and inexcusably run
out of his sport. Hopefully … this time around … we can hear the frustration beneath the words.

is more here than meets the eye.
Even if we are repelled by Peter-
son’s choice of words, it’s worth
putting down the torches and try-
ing to understand why this is the
analogy that just won’t die, espe-
cially in the world of pro football.
To be an African American NFL
player is to play in a league where
70 percent of the players are black
and 100 percent of the owners
are white. It’s a league where only
3 percent of head coaches were
black until the famous (or infa-
mous) lawyer Johnnie Cochran
threatened a mass class action
lawsuit saying he would “litigate if
they do not integrate.” It’s a league
where collegiate players hop-
ing to be drafted show up to the
NFL combine to be poked, prod-
ded, and have various body parts
judged and measured. Teams ba-
sically do everything short of hav-
ing someone run their finger along
the players’ gums. If you are lucky
enough to make the league, you
will be blessed with a career that
will on average, last 3.4 years, and
cursed with a life expectancy 22
years shorter than that of the typi-
cal American male. Your contract
isn’t guaranteed, so if you do sus-
tain some horrific injury you are
officially yesterday’s trash.
I interviewed former NFL player
and “Slave Side of Sunday” author
Anthony Prior several years ago,
and tell’ of the management for
their spectators. In reality, what
is transpiring is that black athletes
are being treated with disrespect
and degradation. As soon as we
take off that uniform, behind the
dressing room doors, we are less
than human. We are bought and
sold. Traded and drafted, like our
ancestors, and the public views
this as a sport, ironically the same
attitude as people had in the slav-
ery era.”
Prior contended that coaches
and other authority figures in the
game use racism to bully African-
American players in an effort to in-
still obedience. “I’ve heard coaches
call players ‘boy,’ ‘porch monkeys,’
‘sambos’ “ he said. “Players don’t
get tested on their athleticism as
much as they get tested on their
manhood.
“The intimidation is immense ...
I’ve seen players benched because
a coach saw them with a white
woman, or overheard a criticism
of his incompetence, or because
a player didn’t go to Bible study.
I’ve been in film sessions where
coaches would try to get a rise out
of players by calling them ‘boy’ or
‘Jemima,’ and players are so con-
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United Way in assisting local homeowner Armondo Lopez on Thursday March 10th at 8:30 a.m. Mr.
Lopez has been without running water since Saturday.  Mr. Lopez was a victim of the down-turned
economy and lost a well paying job last year.  In addition to the financial strain, his wife recently suf-
fered a near fatal brain aneurysm and his adult son is also experiencing a personal crisis and has also
returned home.  Mr. Lopez, who is left to care for his wife, son and grandchildren, contacted United
Way for assistance as his well no longer had running water. United Way’s Chris Graham contacted
Michael & Son Services who was more then happy to donate their services to Mr. Lopez during his
time of need.
Basim Mansour, president of Michael and Son, said, “These type of circumstances can strike any of
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option for us.  The minute we got the call there was no hesitation, I just asked what time and when?”
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Going Social: What Role Should Social
Media Play In Your Marketing Plan?
Ready or not, social media already plays
a role in the marketing of your business.
The key is gaining control and being ac-
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Due to the overwhelming response to the
initial March 8th seminar as well as the
one scheduled for tomorrow, March 15th
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Please call the chamber at 540-635-
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For more information about the seminar,
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Warren County Economic Development
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GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE COMES
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The Front Royal Visitors Center is proud
to host the 3rd Annual Great Customer
Service Comes from the Heart on Thurs-
day, April 14 at the Quality Inn located at
10 Commerce Avenue. Two sessions will
be offered 9am – 11am and 1pm to 3pm.
Superior customer service is an organiza-
tion’s or individual’s ability to consistently
and constantly exceed customer expecta-
tions. The reward for your efforts is a loyal
customer who returns again and again to
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tination. To earn your customers’ repeat
business you need to focus on Attitude,
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titude and sincere desire to serve others,
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Warren County is excited to announce that
the first of their 175th Anniversary mer-
chandise is now available! These items
are being produced in limited quantities
so make sure that you get them before
they are gone!
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niversary flag, please visit the Treasurer’s
Office in Suite 800 of the Warren County
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Guys Night Out at Blake & Company Hair
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Skyline Insurance Agency is sponsoring
it’s 3rd annual benefit concert with all
proceeds going to the Warren Coalition’s
College Access Network Scholarships.
Featuring Cartoon Johnny, a two time
National Harmony Sweepstakes Finalist,
ACappella group, the benefit will be held
at Warren County High School on Friday
March 18th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and
are available at the following locations:
CBM Mortgage, Clear Title & Escrow, Ai-
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Check out Cartoon Johnny online at:
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a great night of clean entertainment that
benefits the students of Warren County.
The Edward Jones 5K Race will be held
on March 19th at Skyline High School.
Registration/Check in starts at 8am with
the race starting at 9am. To pre-register,
or for more information contact Joyce
Jenkins-Wimmer at the Warren Coalition/
College Access Network by calling 540-
636-6385.
Bret Hrbek of Edward Jones invites to you
join them at the Killehevlin Bed & Break-
fast for their annual St. Patrick’s Day lun-
cheon on March 19 at 11:30am with a
talk by The Hartford mutual funds. While
today’s economic difficulties may seem
“unprecedented,” past generations have
faced similar difficulties. Those who ex-
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last forever missed out on larger trends
that would eventually help drive the econ-
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always something! Don’t forget to wear
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The Warren Memorial Hospital Founda-
tion cordially invites you to join them for
their 18th Annual Casino Royale on Sat-
urday, March 19th from 7pm – 11pm at
the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. Gen-
eral admission is $75 per person or $125
per couple. Admission includes hors
d’oeuvres buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks,
and $10,000 in Casino Cash as well as
raffle opportunities for a variety of prizes
and more. Games include blackjack,
Texas Hold’ Em, craps, roulette and the
ever-popular horse races. A Texas Hold’
Em Poker Tournament will be held during
the event. Enter in advance for $15 with
your general admission, space is limited.
Proceeds benefit the Warren Memo-
rial Hospital Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-
profit organization serving our community
by assisting Warren Memorial Hospital
in its efforts to improve health, enhance
services and save lives. Contact Jenny
Grooms, WMH Foundation Director, at
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link.com to purchase your tickets or for
more information.
Anyone who has procrastinated about get-
ting their taxes done just might be in luck.
On Wednesday, March 23, 2011, Liberty
Tax Service in the Royal Plaza Shopping
Center will be offering a special deal: they
will do your taxes for free, if you make a
$100 donation to The Front Royal Police
Foundation. The offer is good only for
2010 individual Federal and State income
tax returns, but still represents a signifi-
cant savings for individuals. “The typical
cost of tax preparation ranges from $165
to $400,” says Bryan Williams, owner of
Liberty Tax Service. “So the average per-
son is saving over $200.” In addition to
that, points out Tim Frees, current chair-
man of the Board of Directors for the
Front Royal Police Foundation, the dona-
tion will be tax-deductible on your 2011
taxes. The Foundation strives to close
the gap between the police department’s
budget and its actual needs. Frees says
it is currently raising funds to pay for a
K-9 vehicle. The offer from Liberty Tax
Service includes any tax return started on
Wednesday, March 23, 2011. For more
information, contact them at 540-622-
2500.
Ask a Pharmacist about your medica-
tions. Bring your medications and get
assistance in completing the medications
portion of a wallet-sized Personal Health
Record on March 23rd, 10am – 11am at
Samuels Public Library.
The Front Royal Golf Club will hold their
Icebreaker 2-Man Tournament on March
26th, 9am shotgun start. Entry fee is $20,
which includes food and an opportunity
for prizes. “Fore” more information call
540-636-9061.
The First Annual All District Arts Festival
is a free family event featuring chorus
band and theatrical performances as well
as fine arts displays from students that
attend each of Warren County’s public
schools. Food and beverages will be avail-
able for purchase. This event is being held
at Skyline High School on March 26th,
2011 from 9am until 4pm. Admission is
free and it is open to the general public.
The Arts (music, theatre and fine arts) are
an important part of our children’s edu-
cation. This event will give our students
an opportunity to showcase and promote
their out-standing talents. Warren Coun-
ty Public Schools serve Front Royal, VA
and surrounding areas. Their motto is the
Trek to Excellence Takes Everyone. This
is an event not to me missed. Come join
them and bring the entire family. For more
information contact: Janet Myers at jmy-
ers@wcps.k12.va.us.
Harmony Place is sponsoring a “Keeping
Children Safe from Predators” on Satur-
day, April 2nd, 9am – 12:40pm at the War-
ren County Community Center, 538 Villa
Avenue. This event will offer information
and presentations from the Virginia State
Police, the Front Royal Police Department,
the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Warren
County Public Schools, Safe Sanctuaries,
and other allied professionals/organiza-
tions in our community. Childcare will be
offered (at no charge) for up to 20 chil-
dren of event participants. Feel free to
attend all or part of the event. To register
for the event, including childcare services,
please call 540-635-9194 x 23 by March
28th. Harmony Place is also having a
“Taste of Spring” on Saturday, April 16th,
6pm at Phillip Carter Winery in Hume. At-
tendees will be able to enjoy local cuisine
prepared by area chefs, wine tasting from
the Philip Carter collection, and partici-
pate in both silent and live auctions. Ad-
mission is $35 per person. Tickets must
be purchased by April 9th. Call 540-635-
9194 to purchase.
TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL
- Monday, March 14th, 7 p.m. at the Gov-
ernment Center
- Monday, March 28th, 7 p.m. at the Gov-
ernment Center
COUNTY OF WARREN
- Tuesday, March 15th, 7 p.m. at the Gov-
ernment Center
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Dear Stewart,
I’ve got some tall trees casting
long shadows where I’d like to get a
new generation of trees going. Any
recommendations for shade-toler-
ant trees that won’t compete in the
canopy space of the older trees?
Hal, near Linden
Dear Hal,
Have I’ve got a special recommen-
Why? Well, you’d contribute to re-
inforcing the natural ecosystem that
evolved over a long time, supporting
all the plant and animal species that
depend on it. And you’d have an ex-
cellent chance of your trees surviv-
ing since this area is their home.
I can suggest five native species
for you that you won’t need to climb
into a bucket truck to tend as they
develop. They all grow to a height
that should not cramp the air space
of your existing trees, and they will
all tolerate the shade cast by them.
my brothers and my sisters and my
aunts and my cousins especially love
the buds, catkins, and nutlets of the
hophornbeam. Those pretty flow-
ers that cover the redbuds turn into
seeds that hang on the underside
of the branches, and feed birds and
mammals. The berries of the Ameri-
can holly and the shrubby alternate-
leaf dogwood feed songbirds, deer,
and wild turkeys. So you can see the
multiple services you would be pro-
viding by planting these natives.
Beyond feeding the wildlife, you’ll
As we squirrels observed your Na-
tive American human cousins long
before the European humans ar-
rived, the feathers for decorations
were many, varied, and beautiful.
Stewart
•••
The Front Royal/Warren County Tree
Steward program began in 1997 with
volunteers dedicated to improving the
health of trees by providing educa-
tional programs, tree planting and care

Ask
dation for you to consider. As you
re-tree your land, what would you
say to planting native trees? And
If I’ve sold you on the deal, then contribute to the biodiversity of demonstrations, and tree maintenance
throughout the community. The group
think about these—1) Eastern red- your land. The importance of that now consists of over 30 active members
bud, 2) alternate-leaf dogwood, 3) becomes clear when blight attacks with several interns working toward be-

Stewart
we’re not talking any native trees but
trees native to the Blue Ridge area of
Virginia. These would be trees that
evolved in this area long before hu-
mans arrived and introduced new
species.
paw paw, 4) American holly, and 5)
Eastern hophornbeam. All these
trees will feed wildlife. The paw
paw is the only food source for the
caterpillars of those eye-catching
zebra swallowtail butterflies. I and
a particular species. Think of the
American chestnut, the elm, and the
ash. A diverse group of trees helps
act as an insurance policy when a
species-specific blight attacks.
So Hal, go native with your trees.
coming 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.

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Shorty is a 1-2 year old male
Corgi mix. He has been neu-
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dogs.
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Pointer/Dalmatian mx. She is
good with other animals and
knows sit.
Sirius is a 2 year old male Sydney is a 1 year old female
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is very calm and sweet and good
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Forecast for 22630 (74° | 49°)
2pm - 5pm Vino E Formaggio Wine
Tasting. 124 E. Main Street. Al-
ways Free, Always Fun! www.
vinoeformaggio.com (540) 635-
2812
7pm - 8pm Benefit Concert. War-
ren County High School, Front
Royal. Tonight is the 3rd Annual
Benefit Concert with all proceeds
going to the Warren Coalition’s
College Access Network Scholar-
ships, featuring Cartoon Johnny,
a two-time National Harmony
Sweepstakes Finalist a cappella
group. Tickets are $10.00.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Forecast for 22630 (56° | 36°)
8am - 9am 5K Race. Skyline High
School, Front Royal. Today is the
Edward Jones 5K Race. Registra-
tion/Check-in begins at8:00am.
Race starts at 9:00am. To pre-reg-
ister, or for more information, con-
tact Joyce Jenkins-Wimmer at the
Warren Coalition/College Access
Network at (540) 636-6385.
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair
Flea Market. Warren County Fair-
grounds. For more information:
(540) 635-5827 http://www.warren-
countyfair.com/15.html.
9am - 1pm CPR Class. Warren
County Community Center, 538
Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Today a
CPR Class for adults, children and
infants will be held. $30.00/par-
ticipant. For 12 years of age and
older.
2pm - 3pm Library Event. Samu-
els Public Library, Front Royal.
Manga Meet Up. Come in to dis-
cuss Manga favorites, showcase
collectibles and meet others with
your interests. For ages 10 and up.
Please sign up.
6pm - 10pm Ladies’ Night Out.
American Legion, 22 W. 8th Street,
Front Royal. “Ladies’ Night Out” is
sponsored by “Friends For a Cure”
Relay for Life Team. Admission to
the event is $5.00/Donation. La-
dies 18 years and older will enjoy
a night of fun, shopping, music,
games, 50/50 raffles, prizes and
anything else the night might bring.
Lots of vendors in attendance.
Door prizes given throughout the
night. You must be present to win!!!
Food/drinks available for purchase
throughout the night.
7pm - 11pm Casino Royale.
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club,
Front Royal. Tonight is the Warren
Memorial Hospital Foundation’s
18th Annual Casino Royale. Gen-
eral Admission is $75.00/person
or $125.00/couple. Admission in-
cludes hors d’oeuvres buffet, beer,
wine, soft drinks and $10,000 in Ca-
sino Cash as well as raffle oppor-
tunities for a variety of prizes and
more. Games include blackjack,
Texas Hold ‘Em, craps, roulette
and the ever-popular horse races.
A Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tourna-
ment will be held during the event.
Enter in advance for $15.00 with
your general admission, space is
limited. Proceeds benefit the War-
ren Memorial Hospital Foundation,
a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization
serving the community by assist-
ing Warren Memorial Hospital in its
efforts to improve health, enhance
services and save lives. Contact
Jenny Grooms, WMH Foundation
Director at (540) 636-0363 or jg-
rooms@valleyhealth.com to pur-
chase tickets of for more informa-
tion.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Forecast for 22630 (55° | 42°)
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair
Flea Market. Warren County Fair-
grounds. For more information:
(540) 635-5827 http://www.warren-
countyfair.com/15.html.
Monday, March 21, 2011
7pm - 8pm BZA Meeting. County
of Warren Government Center.
7pm - 8pm Work Session. Town
Hall, 16 N. Royal Avenue, Front
Royal. Tonight is the Town Coun-
cil’s Informal Work Session. It is
held in the 2nd floor Town Hall
Conference Room. For a copy
of the agenda please contact the
Clerk of Council at (540) 635-8007
or check the Town of Front Royal
Website at www.frontroyalva.com.
Public is invited.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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 can’t listen live check out
the podcasts at http://www.theriv-
er953online.com.
4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Event.
Samuels Public Library, Front Roy-
al. Today Joe the Show presents
“Introducing Basic Magic”, a how-
to class for aspiring young magi-
cians. For ages 8 and up. Sign up
is required.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
10am - 11am Samuels Public Li-
brary, Front Royal. Today is Tod-
dler Story Time. The theme is:
Spring!
11am - 12pm Samuels Public Li-
brary, Front Royal. Today is Pre-
school Story Time. The theme is:
Spring!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
10am - 11am Samuels Public Li-
brary, Front Royal. Today is Tod-
dler Story Time. The theme is:
Spring!
11am - 12pm Samuels Public Li-
brary, Front Royal. Today is Pre-
school Story Time. The theme is:
Spring!
4pm - 5pm Anti-Litter Council Mtg.
Warren County Government Cen-
ter
4:30pm - 5:30pm Samuels Pub-
lic Library, Front Royal. Today is
Big Kids Story Time. The theme is:
Imagination.
Friday, March 25, 2011
7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style
Pickin’ Party. Warren County Se-
nior Center, 1217 Commonwealth
Ave. All levels of talent are wel-
come. Acoustic instruments only.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair
Flea Market. Warren County Fair-
grounds. For more information:
(540) 635-5827 http://www.warren-
countyfair.com/15.html.
9am - 4pm Arts Festival. Skyline
High School, Front Royal. Today
is the First Annual All District Arts
Festival which is a FREE family
event featuring chorus, band and
theatrical performance as well as
fine arts display from students that
attend each of Warren County’s
public schools. Food/Beverages
will be available for purchase. Open
to the public. The Arts (music, the-
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atre and fine arts) are an important
part of our children’s education.
This event will give students an op-
portunity to showcase and promote
their outstanding talents. For more
information contact Janet Moyers
at jmyers@wcps.k12.va.us.
9am - 10am Golf Club Event. Front
Royal Golf Club, Front Royal. To-
day is the Front Royal Golf Club
“Icebreaker 2-Man Tournament” at
9:00 a.m. Shotgun start. Entry fee:
$20.00, which includes food and
an opportunity for prizes. For more
information: (540) 636-9061.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair
Flea Market. Warren County Fair-
grounds. For more information:
(540) 635-5827 http://www.warren-
countyfair.com/15.html.
Monday, March 28, 2011
7pm - 8pm Council Meeting. Coun-
ty of Warren Government Center.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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 can’t listen live check out
the podcasts at http://www.theriv-
er953online.com.
4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Event.
Samuels Public Library, Front Roy-
al. Today Joe the Show presents
“Introducing Basic Magic”, a how-
to class for aspiring young magi-
cians. For ages 8 and up. Sign up
is required.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
10am - 11am Samuels Public Li-
brary, Front Royal. Today is Tod-
dler Story Time. The theme is:
Windy Days.
11am - 12pm Samuels Public Li-
brary, Front Royal. Today is Pre-
school Story Time. The theme is:
Windy Days.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
10am - 11am Samuels Public Li-
brary, Front Royal. Today is Tod-
dler Story Time. The theme is:
Windy Days.
11am - 12pm Samuels Public Li-
brary, Front Royal. Today is Pre-
school Story Time. The theme is:
Windy Days.
4:30pm - 5:30pm Samuels Pub-
lic Library, Front Royal. Today is
Big Kids Story Time. The theme is:
April Fool’s Day.
Friday, April 1, 2011
April Fool’s Day
11am - 12pm Samuels Public Li-
brary, Front Royal. Today is “Time
for Baby” - a 30-minute nursery
rhyme program for babies and
their parents. “Time for Baby” is
designed to develop pre-reading
skills, socialization skills, speech
and motor coordination.
1:30pm - 2:30pm Education Com-
mittee. Chamber Office.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair
Flea Market. Warren County Fair-
grounds. For more information:
(540) 635-5827 http://www.warren-
countyfair.com/15.html.
10am-6pm Hooked on Fiber
Fair. Hooked on Fiber and Gifts
in Middletown, VA. Hooked on Fi-
ber and Gifts will be holding its first
ever Hooked on Fiber Fair. We
invite you to join us for all the fi-
ber fun. Visit with the llamas from
Posey Thisisit. There will be dem-
onstrations by local vendors such
as Middletown Ceramics (pot-
tery), Mountain Haven Crafts (rug
punch and punch needle), Wool
Junction (rug hooking), Crabapple
Yarns (spinning), and many more.
Our Farms to You, a local bakery,
will be providing sweet treats and
lunch. Come inside and see all the
wonderful new things we have for
Spring. You won’t want to miss it!!
Call (540) 868-1780 for more de-
tails.
2pm - 3pm Library Event. Samuels
Public Library, Front Royal. Today
the “Teen Creative Writing Club”
meets, for ages 12 and up. Please
register.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair
Flea Market. Warren County Fair-
grounds. For more information:
(540) 635-5827 http://www.warren-
countyfair.com/15.html.
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