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Local fatality in landscaping accident

19-year-old doing tree work electrocuted in bucket truck
Bradley was in a raised bucket
truck when he or the bucket
itself came into contact with a
high voltage wire.
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An emergency medical heli- soccer field. However, Bradley Hospital, where he was pro- tional response units went out Wind gusts may have con-
copter was called in and landed was instead transported by nounced dead. at 3:33 and 3:37 p.m. tributed to the accident.
at the nearby Randolph-Ma- Advanced Life Support am- Furr said police received a Assistance from Front Royal According to the town’s hu-
con Academy Middle School bulance to Warren Memorial call of a possible electrocu- Volunteer Fire and Rescue and man resources department
tion at 3:29 p.m. Bradley was the Town of Front Royal Elec- the work was being done pri-
employed by D & E Tree and tric Department was used to vately and was not a town sub-
Landscaping. Call for addi- bring Bradley to the ground. contracting job.
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Loving Arms assists with ‘Loaves and Fishes’ project

Megan’s idea,” Shelly said, and added,
“One little girl came in and said, ‘I get
to choose?’”
“We don’t turn anyone away. Me-
gan does the intake paperwork with
them and fills out forms if there’s a
literacy problem. I’ve watched the
staff help people who were crying,
and they were so compassionate.
We want to make the experience for
them easy,” Shelly asserted.
There is a form to fill out that asks
how else the Pantry may help, which
is designed to help the person in the
long run, not just to patch up the
temporary need for food. “We try to
see what else the person needs. There
are a lot of programs people don’t
Volunteers Megan Perrero, Chef Patrick Johnson and The Loving Arms Food Pantry entrance know about and if they don’t know
Director Shelly Cook “We’re trying to augment some of have people here who want to give where to look, they won’t know what
the government’s programs that a back. We have people volunteering. is out there,” Shelly said.
By Carol Ballard of volunteers, is essentially respon-
family may not qualify for,” she said. One lady goes to Food Lion and col- On the person’s first visit to the
Warren County Report sible for the day-to-day operations.
And some of the elderly are not as lects bakery items and brings them Pantry, they can get food from the
They also work with Father Fasano
well taken care of by the standard here and others have stepped up as USDA section, then two weeks later
A new food pantry has opened of Front Royal’s St. John’s Catholic
services. Patrick said, “One conse- well. Someone came here who was they can have a second shopping for
in the basement of the Hospitality Church, who, she said, “offers an ex-
quence of the system is that fami- on Disability and couldn’t hold a job a great variety of donated canned and
House at Loving Arms Assisted Liv- tended hand as well.”
lies with children get help and older and he comes here and helps. It feels non-perishable items. Thirty days af-
ing to help serve the needs of eligible “I thank the Catholic charities, but
people get tanked.” For example, one good getting to help other people.” ter the initial visit, they can again get
folks from Warren and surrounding I first thank God. He’s the reason
client told them that he receives $684 Also, no one is made to feel un- USDA items. Fresh produce, milk,
counties. we’re here. We couldn’t do it without
in Social Security per month and is welcome and there is dignity in the eggs, bread and bakery items are giv-
Its name is Loaves and Fishes, and him,” Shelly said. Megan also com-
eligible only for $14 a month in food process of collecting food and other en when available any day the pantry
it is based on the bible story about a municates with other churches to let
stamps. items. At the entry, there are shop- is open. Pet food may also be avail-
miracle performed by Jesus Christ them know about a program Shelly
“It’s not about criticizing the gov- ping carts, so people can choose able, depending on whether it has
turning a few loaves of bread and characterizes as a “humanitarian act
ernment programs, but just about their own food. Some special items been donated.
some fish into a feast big enough to of all Faiths coming together, to work
helping others. It’s not my job to are just for kids. There’s a snack bin Patrick said, “We try to keep as
feed hundreds of hungry people. To together to stop hunger”.
know how much money they have, or where they can get a bag and count many nutritious foods as possible
Shelly Cook, RN, founder and direc- There is also secular help. Once a
how many cars are in their driveway,” out snacks for a week . There are even by stocking whole wheat, and even
tor of Loving Arms, the point is that month they get food from the United
Shelly said. coloring books for them. “That was some gluten-free items. We would
there’s always enough. States Department of Agriculture
Shelly wanted to emphasize that like to have some sugar-free food, but
“It’s been a dream of mine to help (USDA) and also buy from the Blue
the community and feed the poor,” Ridge Food Bank at a reduced rate. there is not as much abuse of the
she said. Food is also donated through com- system by people in need as some
Shelly and volunteers Megan Per- mercial enterprises and Big Box skeptics think. She said, “It’s not true
rero, who performs managerial and stores. people go from pantry to pantry. We
intake duties and, Patrick Johnson,
who is executive chef and chief di- In the heart of Historic Downtown Front Royal
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some of the details of the operation.
Megan said that since the pan-
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said, and added, “It’s about working
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Shelly said that the project got off preparatory, coeducational boarding school for students in grades
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the ground initially because she was 6 through 12. Students in grades 9-12 participate in R-MA’s 91st
approached by representatives of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), which is Monday - Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Arlington diocese of Catholic Chari- currently recognized as an Outstanding Unit. R-MA is affiliated Thursday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
ties who wanted to know whether Sunday Noon - 5:00 PM
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they could assist with Loving Arms’
VA.) Take $5.00 off your purchase of $20.00 or more with this ad
needs. They have since brought help
(Excludes art and craft items, Kunstler products, Little Sugar Naturals and gift cards)
to Loaves and Fishes and give mone- cannot be combined with other offers
tary support, but Shelly, with the help (From a release)

Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 Community
it’s cost-prohibitive.” ple, and I can’t close my eyes to the soap are always needed. town drop off locations at any time, at Catholic Charities on www.ccda.
Any donation is welcome, but do- problems in the world or community, Donations should be in unopened but at the food pantry only on Satur- net and designate Loaves and Fishes.
nations of money go further, because or wait for the next person to do it. paper, plastic or glass containers. days from 10 a.m. to noon. Monetary Checks can also be sent to the Loaves
they are able to stretch it by shop- I know I can’t solve all the world’s Donors may drop off donations at the contributions can be made online and Fishes address below.
ping in a different area with their problems, but I can help. If I can send
discounts. For a $1 donation, for somebody home with enough food so
example, they can buy three times they can feel good about themselves
Touching Life:
as much food. And Shelly stressed, tonight, then I’ve helped - it’s so sim-
“We’re not-for-profit, no position is ple. I truly just love my community
paid, we operate with all volunteers. and I couldn’t do any of this without
One-hundred per cent of all donated my husband, the volunteers, Patrick
money goes to Loaves and Fishes.” and Megan. Of all the achievements
Shelly is a life-long resident of in my life, I hope someone remem-
Warren County and founded Loving bers this.”
Arms Assisted Living in 1998 after Volunteers are still needed to
she went back to school and got her
Registered Nurse degree at Shenan-
help out at the food pantry and they
still need personal hygiene donations
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County Report
Editor: their experience with traffic If you were to bring in 100 on their driver’s license, and
Member tickets. My guess is the reason experienced drivers, and al- stays on their driving record
Virginia Press Association I saw Roger’s article about the he didn’t get any responses is low them to drive the roads, at least five years. In addition
speed limits, where he apolo- because other readers missed I would estimate 90 of them to the higher fines for reckless
Readership: gized to the FRPD, because it too. would be really surprised to driving, it also dramatically
no one stepped forward to say While I have never received learn that the speed limit is increases their insurance rates
20,000 and growing
that they had a ticket from 1 to a ticket in these zones - I do 25. for AT LEAST three to five
9 miles over the speed limit in want to point out an impor- Let’s assume that the FRPD years.
Warren County’s areas with questionable 2 mph tant issue regarding these low gives drivers the “10” and un- The suggestion that lowering
leading newspaper zones. I read your paper every speed limits. Most people der cushion, and only tickets the speed limit to 25 mph re-
122 W 14th Street, Box 20 issue - I didn’t see anything agree that the speed limits do people driving 11 mph and duces the number of accidents
Front Royal, VA 22630 asking for people to send in not match the type of road. over the posted limit. The doesn’t hold water either. You
Press releases should be problem that really concerns could lower the speed limit to 5
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Roger Bianchini Contact Judy Guy 540-622-0787 for tickets/information reckless driving ticket has
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J.D. Striker found dead in Front Royal on April 17

Unexpected death of former FRPD officer raises memories, strong emotions
By Dan McDermott bent Daniel McEathron for War- then Chief Milton Robinson. way the commonwealth has handled our rules?’ And then they bring my
& Roger Bianchini ren County Sheriff. Striker lifted In 1992 a second man, Jamaican it. All families have problems. But mother into it. It seemed a little vin-
Warren County Report eyebrows during that campaign by national Locksley Fowler was also right off the bat it seems like they dictive to me,” Brian concluded.
raising the specter of the possible tried and acquitted of Smedley’s tried to pin [my father] up to the On Dec. 8, 2008, “JD” Striker en-
“JD” Striker, a retired Front Royal location of never-recovered evi- murder. That investigation spear- post rather than help,” then 29-year- tered into a second plea agreement
Police Corporal and one-time can- dence – a weapon – related to the headed by the WCSO attempted to old Brian Striker told this paper related to the domestic incident five
didate for Warren County Sheriff still unsolved 1983 murder of FRPD pinpoint Fowler as a contract killer in December 2008. “I believed my months earlier. After rejecting an
died unexpectedly on Sunday, April Sgt. Dennis Smedley. of Smedley. mom had threatened to kill herself. earlier plea agreement due to a 30-
17. Striker was the FRPD officer who Following his unsuccessful bid for But my dad didn’t know that and he day jail term imposed by Domestic
Front Royal Police Chief Richard first confronted and brought in sheriff, Striker himself ran afoul of didn’t know why I was beating on Relations Court Judge Ronald Na-
Furr said that police were called to for questioning the initial suspect the law when he, and later his wife, the van … Then when my father ap- pier, Striker pled guilty in Warren
an in-town location at about 7 a.m. in Smedley’s murder, Kenny Fos- faced charges related to a domestic pealed the first plea agreement be- County Circuit Court to a single
that day. When officers responded ter. Foster, a local with a history of dispute involving their son Brian cause [of the jail time] – the reaction misdemeanor charge of reckless use
they discovered the 54-year-old sometimes volatile physical con- on the family’s remote, rural home was like ‘you’re not going to play by of a firearm. Two other misdemean-
Striker’s body. Police do not view the frontations with Smedley, was tried property in southern Warren Coun-
death as suspicious, Furr said.
Furr and other members of FRPD,
where Striker was an officer for 25
and acquitted of Smedley’s Septem-
ber 1983 murder in December of
that year.
ty.
Brian Striker later called charges
eventually leveled against both his
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Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 Community
or charges of brandishing a firearm to handle the case. While no family appeared together in court with “JD”
were dropped. Following the circuit member or any citizen ever lodged a Striker’s brother, Jack, adding emo-
court plea, Striker served one month complaint against Mrs. Striker, five tional support. “JD” Striker com-
under house arrest and paid a $200 months after the fact she was indict- forted his wife, who appeared visibly
fine. Striker said he had simply fired ed on a felony charge of attempted shaken by the new indictment the
a gun into the air to attract his son’s malicious wounding of her husband. family was anticipating against her.
attention and get him to stop beat- The charge carried the potential of But three months after those in-
ing on a van his mother had locked from a year in jail to a maximum dictments were handed down and
herself in to escape the domestic 10-year prison sentence. At the five weeks after her husband’s pros- 5
dispute. time, Special Prosecutor William- ecution was resolved by the second
Like his son, “JD” Striker expressed son explained the state could pursue plea agreement, that one without
dismay with how the local criminal charges on its own initiative based jail time, so was Mrs. Striker’s.
justice system treated the family, on information in its possession. On Jan. 13, 2009, Cathy Sue Strik-
particularly his wife, at the time. Both Mrs. Striker’s attorney, Mi- er pled guilty to a reduced charge of
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Storm story Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072
Town, county ravaged by heavy rains, flooding

County and town miss brunt of tornado-spawning fronts twice in April
a day or two later was considerably
below the 700-year level, or for that
matter the 200 or 100 year level.
Basement flooding was another
consequence around town – and
the town is offering financial com-
pensation for citizens whose base-
ments flooded as a result of backups
from the town’s wastewater system.
“Sanitary sewer backups occurred
at a number of locations due to the
rainfall. Crews have responded to
those locations that have contacted
the Town about backups,” the town’s
April 17 press release stated.
As was mirrored to some extent
12 days later, the mid-April storm
moved directly up the Shenandoah
Valley from the south and left a
swath of tornado and flooding dam-
Happy Creek at 8th Street approaches the entrance From Bing Crosby, looking toward the 8th Street age, as well as fatalities, in its wake
to Bing Crosby Stadium - by Sherman Springfield Bridge - by Brad Berry across the south from Arkansas,
Georgia, North Carolina to Virgin-
By Roger Bianchini press releases) due to the April 27 what had been a 38-inch snow re- parts on April 16, 2011, was the ex- ia.
Warren County Report storm front that dropped fatal tor- sulting in what was described as a tent of flooding on East Main Street While no tornados were reported
nadoes on southern Virginia after “700-year” flooding of the Shenan- and all along Happy Creek from in this area, some residents de-
I think we can safely say this was devastating Alabama and Tennes- doah River. In fact, I think I’ve been Criser Road through the Prospect scribed swirling winds, including
the local “storm of the century” – of see. here for 100 and 200 year floods as Street area, to 8th Street and Ger- some that moved a large trampoline
course the century is only a decade The Town of Front Royal released well, aging me over 900 years since trude Miller Park and Bing Crosby across a fence and property line off
old – but enough with the April an April 17 press release on impacts my 1986 arrival in Front Royal. Stadium. Robin Hood Lane, pictured with
showers already, please!!! from the April 16 rain event that What raised eyebrows, along with But, again thankfully, the conse- this story.
While it was now two weeks ago, brought some of the worst in-town creek and stream levels in these quent cresting of the Shenandoah One High Knob resident told us
the memory of the April 16 rains, flooding some locals say they have
flooding and damage that led to a seen or heard about since the early
The Tanning Center at

statewide State of Emergency be- 1940s … or maybe 1985 … or 1996.
ing declared by Gov. Bob McDon- Thankfully – I guess – I was here
nell remain fresh in many minds. In only for the 1996 storm that brought
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during the severe weather event. a cost estimate through the parks Miller Park, Lions Park, Brooks
“Please refer to local media outlets & recreation department of over Park and Skyline Soccerplex:
for future notifications regarding $81,000 on flood damage to its park · Materials & equipment -
bridge closures or water service. system. $39,182.99
“If you have any questions about “Heavy waters tore through Ger- · Park Staff Labor -
this weather event’s impact on the trude Miller Park, the park system $16,591.63
Town, please contact the Town at and the Front Royal Golf Club this · TOTAL:
(540) 635-8007.” past Saturday, April 16. The Adult $55,774.62
Softball Complex (2 fields) and the
County damage Champs Baseball Field received Front Royal Golf Club, Walking
the most extensive damage while Trail:
On the county side, Fire & Emer- the Front Royal Golf Club Walking · Materials & equipment -
gency Services Chief Richard Mabie Trail received similar severe dam- $15,350.00
released the following information age that will take some period of · Park Staff Labor -
in a press release: time to repair and open back up to $10,547.20
“Warren County was placed un- the general public,” the release stat- · Total:
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line catapulted from behind the out-building at right, accompanied by thunderstorms
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into adjacent yard on Robin Hood Ln. occurring around 3 p.m., began to
push streams and creeks out of their
banks and soon across roadways.
“Around 3 p.m. in the afternoon,
the first of approximately 60 calls
for service began pouring in to the
Warren County Communications
Center. While most of these calls
were for motor vehicle accidents,
Fire and Rescue units responded to
approximately 20 calls for vehicles
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way out of Front Royal to the east,
The Criser Road Bridge on April 16 and 17 - Sherman except Interstate 66, as Happy Creek
Springfield and Roger Bianchini. Road and John Marshal Highways
were flooded and closed.
been addressed (both bridges are have been notified that temporary
“Unofficially, the County received
now open – see related press re- water service has been provided
more than 3 inches of rain in some
lease). due to the breaks. Crews will work 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
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expected to crest around 17-feet
ping Center were damaged during edge the dedication of the men and
in Front Royal where flood stage is
the flood event. The breaks were women in our Police Department,
12 feet. This is considered the low
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end of a major flood for the South
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Skyline students honored at Wayside Theater

Waters, Rush take top two spots in 2011 Student Playwriting Festival
MIDDLETOWN - The Wayside tion. Savaiano will direct and cast
Theatre’s Student 2011 Playwrit-
ing Festival is Monday, May 2 at
Water’s production with a com-
bined cast of local Wayside The-
Bethel School Spring Play ‘Nowhere to Run’
Wayside Theatre, Middletown, atre actors and local teen actors
The Bethel Christian School held its Spring Play, a musical titled “Nowhere to Run”, on Thursday,
VA for the 2011 Playwright’s Festival
April 14. The play marked the school’s annual celebration of Grandparents Day. Residents of area
“Much Ado About Nothing, Staged-reading on Monday, May
nursing homes were invited to enjoy the play (I think I detect a 1950s theme here).
Part Two”, a Staged Reading- 2nd.
styled performance will be on the Savaiano announced the cast
main stage at 7 p.m. Admission for the one-act play on April 24. From left, Cailynn
is free to the public. And a “talk The cast of veteran actors Aaron Davies and Gillian
back” with the author, Tiffany Mann, Matt Baldoni and Sarah Rydholm
Waters, will be held at the con- Fath will be joined by local teens
clusion of the performance. Clare Lewis (Winchester), Bran-
Waters, a student at Skyline don Shockey (Old Fields, WV)
High School and Front Royal and Jessie Kraemer (Stephens
resident, won First Place in the City).
2011 Playwriting Festival for area The Playwriting Festival is
student in the Wayside region’s sponsored by First Bank, BB & T
public, private or home school Bank and Virginia Commission
students. Tiffany receives a for the Arts.
staged-reading performance, the Wayside Theatre is located
T. Carter Fussell 2011 Outstand- in Middletown, Virginia on US
ing Playwright Award, a savings Route 11, Main Street, I-81 at Exit
bond from First Bank, and tickets 302, just north of the intersection
to a show in the 2011-2012 Sea- of I-66 and I-81.
son.
Paul F. Rush III, who is also a (Wayside Theatre is the second
student at Skyline High School oldest professional theatre in the
and Front Royal resident, won Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
Second Place with “The Fake Me.” and is celebrating its 50th Golden From left, Mia Coffman,
Paul will be presented a savings Anniversary of presenting high Cailynn Davies, Lianna
bond from BB & T and tickets quality, professional entertain- Welch, Joy Pierce, Gil-
to a show during the 2011-2012 ment. Additional information lian Rydholm, Heather
Season. can be obtained by calling the box Ralls, Hanna Derfling-
Waters is working with veteran office at (540) 869-1776 or visit er & Grace Gibson in
Wayside actress and playwright the theatre’s website at www.way- Bethel School Spring
Thomasin Savaiano as “Drama- sidetheatre.org) Play “Nowhere to Run”
turg” (advisor) on her produc- (From a release)
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National Day of Prayer observed May 5th at the Gazebo

cal churches gathering as a unified chairs early to enjoy great music Hands Band.
body. at 6:15 by the Servant’s Heart and
These services are only possible
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participation of many others in the
community. The committee relies
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The National Day of Prayer is a The Front Royal National Day of to serve in this way.”
day designated by the United States Prayer community service was first This year’s service will again be Engle’s Angle: No Prescription Required
Congress as a day when the nation’s organized in 2001 by a committee led by Denni Giovinazzo, along
people are asked to gather together of local Christians who wished to with Everett Powell from Blue Ridge
By Kevin S. Engle strongly recommend keeping a safe
to pray, especially for our country, its make this an annual event in Front Community Church, Cecil Jones
Warren County Report distance from any open flames. If
people and its leaders. The designa- Royal. This group has been led by from Community Tabernacle, April
you forget that little piece of advice,
tion of the first Thursday of May to Denni Giovinazzo, assisted by Che- Stubbs from Dynamic Life, and oth- warts will be the least of your wor-
be the annual recurring date for the rie Ray and David Lingebach. They ers. We thank all participants in this I was in the drug store the other ries.
National Day of Prayer was estab- consider it essential that the diver- service for their support and com- day. I needed some, well, that’s not How about unpleasant odors,
lished by Ronald Reagan in 1988. sified Christian community come mitment. important. whether it’s smelly feet, bad breath
The 11th annual Front Royal com- together to pray, believing that there The public is invited to this com- “It’s for a friend of mine,” I said to or just plain ol’ gas? Once again,
munity prayer service will be held at is much spiritual strength in the lo- munity service. Bring your lawn the teenage girl behind the counter, you’re in luck. Not that you have
the Gazebo on Thursday, May 5th intentionally avoiding all eye con- those issues, but that the pharmacy
at 6:30 pm and will conclude at 7:30 tact. can treat them. What’s more, these
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tive mission-based faith community, I hurriedly put away my wallet and
committed to “reflecting the char- MOther’s Day is May 8th bolted for the door.
Got a nasty canker sore in your
mouth? That word just sounds bad.
She said something as I was al-
acter of Jesus Christ”. Their focus is
“People with a passion, serving with Order your Mother’s day most outside, although I didn’t stop
No description of a drug store’s
merchandise would be complete
compassion” through many local
community projects.
flowers early! to hear what it was.
Drug stores are not for the faint
without mentioning gastrointestinal
issues. We’ve all been there at one
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the leaders of our local, state and
national governments, the people of
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those shelves than aspirin and Band
atives. Just say the word “enema”
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town manager and police chief have Jean Rudacille, Owner Head down to your local pharmacy prevention? Maybe you’ve been
all been a part of the program. and check out all the removal op- thinking about a colon cleansing.
tions available. Then again, maybe not.
How about pain? They got stuff Guys, got jock itch? Your favorite
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containing emu oil. I pity the poor
cream is available.
Has all of this made you nauseous,
emu who donated their oil. I’ll bet like it has me? They got stuff for that
Reverend Dr. Barry Penn-Hollar will lead a Preaching & Teaching Mission on “War, Mortality, Sexuality, and that was painful. Kind of ironic huh? as well. The word alone upsets my
Poverty” to be held at Front Royal United Methodist Church, 1 West Main Street, Front Royal, VA. The first ses- How would you like to be an emu oil stomach.
sion on these controversial issues that divide us will be on Sunday, May 15 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Sunday 6 extractor? There’s a job I wouldn’t When I got home, it didn’t take
p.m. session will deal with issues of war and peace. want. me long to realize what the clerk
On May 16 at 7 p.m., the focus will be mortality and end of life. Flaky, itchy skin? Quit scratching was saying as I ran out the door. It
Sexuality will be the topic May 17 at 7 p.m. long enough to grab some lotion or seems I forgot something. And as
The final session on May 18 at 7 p.m. will deal with poverty and power. Live web streaming via frumc.org is ointment. soon as my stomach settles down,
planned. Come to Front Royal UMC and hear how God in Jesus Christ makes it possible to be part of a commu- Feet get big treatment at the phar- I’ll go back and get it.
nity that is above the fray, transcending the hostility that divides our society. If you have questions, please contact macy. If you have bunions, corns,
the church office at (540) 635-2935. warts, whatever, they have what you
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Library pitch to town raises specter of sole county funding

By Roger Bianchini visors. Library Director Nikki Lynch, ing municipal funding streams, but a proponent of potential methods of ported across the breadth of its sup-
Warren County Report with additional input from library chance for at least one councilman to the county compensating the town porting community. With a history of
board member Sonja Carlsborg, re- raise an ongoing town-county fund- for its lost corridor meals tax fee rev- dual town and county support, were
The Front Royal Town Council got viewed the many programs devoted ing sore point. enues of over $600,000 per year. the town to unilaterally drop out, the
a pitch on funding of the Samuels to youth and adult reading and lit- “I’m not trying to be insensitive but Lynch deferred to Carlsborg, who consequences on the local library’s
Public Library at an April 18 work eracy programs, as well as computer I will be blunt – you have two gov- told council one municipality drop- receipt of grants could be greatly im-
session as it explored some of its pro- access for adults, highlighting online ernment funding sources primarily, if ping out of the library funding stream pacted for the worse, Carlsborg told
posed budget dynamics. job hunting techniques. it was one would it impact your grant could make “a huge difference.” council.
The presentation, minus the youth However, the presentation provid- access ability?” Shae Parker asked. She elaborated that state or other Parker elaborated that he did not
volunteers, mirrored an earlier one to ed not only an FYI session by library As a member of the “522 Corridor grant funding sources were more want to see the library’s funding re-
the Warren County Board of Super- officials seeking assurances of ongo- Committee”, Parker has been a major likely to select a facility that was sup- duced, but rather was promoting
the notion of the county voluntarily
assuming all municipal funding re-
Governor: State of Emergency Governor declares new State of Emergency on April 28
Eight confirmed killed by believed tornadoes swirling up from
sponsibility for the public library.
Parker has hinted more than once at
after Severe Weather south his perspective on potential solutions
to compensate the town for lost 522

Tornados, possible fatalities reported in wake of April 16 storm Corridor revenues once guaranteed
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of emer-
gency in response to severe weather that affected the commonwealth
as part of the “522 Corridor Agree-
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of ment” of 1998-99.
on April 27 and 28. This action authorizes state agencies to assist local
emergency in response to the April 16 severe weather across the That agreement facilitated the ex-
governments in responding to the impact of possible tornadoes.
Commonwealth, authorizing state agencies to assist local efforts tension of town central water and
Severe storms that spawned possible tornadoes struck several
sewer into Warren County’s north-
in response and recovery efforts to a series of severe storms that areas including the counties of Goochland, Halifax, Shenandoah and
side to attract industrial and com-
produced high winds, flash flooding, power outages, structural Washington among others. Seven fatalities in Washington County and
mercial businesses here to provide
damage, and a mudslide in southwestern Virginia. one in Halifax County have been confirmed by the Office of the Chief
new tax revenue streams for the
Medical Examiner.
“I have declared a state of emergency to direct all possible re- community. In 2009 the court ruled
For information on preparing for severe weather in Virginia, go to
sources towards responding to this event,” McDonnell said of his against the town’s attachment of a
www.vaemergency.com and www.ReadyVirginia.gov
decision. “Administration officials [were] dispatched to areas of meals tax-based fee to its water-sew-
impact to assess damage and assist local recovery efforts. In the er bills to businesses in the county.
(From a release) That ruling was the result of a lawsuit
days after the tornados in Pulaski, we saw hundreds of Virginians
come together to aid their fellow citizens who were impacted by brought by three national chain res-
taurants in the northside commercial
the tragedy in the region. I want to thank the brave first respond-
centers – Applebee’s, Cracker Barrel
ers and state and local officials who have moved swiftly to begin and TGIFriday’s.
the recovery process following these most recent events.” Carlsborg responded that were the
Though not immediately identified as storm related, six deaths library to become a county-funded
potentially weather related were reported, one in Page County, entity on the local municipal end, she
two in Waynesboro and three in Gloucester. couldn’t speak to potential impacts
Governor McDonnell initially traveled to Gloucester County to on state funding sources and grant
tour the storm damage and meet with residents, local officials applications.
and first responders. Parker ended the conversation by
indicating his hypothesis would not
A state of emergency is declared under state law so that state
apply to this year’s library funding
resources can be made available. The Governor’s emergency dec- sources, but to future ones.
laration ensured a fully coordinated state response to support lo-
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Survey: 556 for November; 260 for May town elections

town manager’s office released a back on our town services, along ever, I do agree that moving the
summary of the entire survey, in- with other services that we wanted elections to November will save
cluding service, funding and infra- to know how our citizens are think- some money and a strong possibil-
structure issues. The result of the ing about. However, the question ity does exist that more people will
election date portion of the survey about moving of the May elections come out to vote. Having made that
was 556 responses for Novem- was added to see how much inter- comment, let’s see what the voters
ber, 260 favoring sticking with the est is out there to make a change in think.”
stand-alone May elections. In all our election month. Asked to elaborate, Tharpe ex-
925 surveys were returned, so 109 “The survey to me was no more plained he felt it was a decision
citizens returning surveys did not than a survey – it is sad that some that should be made by a larger
express an opinion. people have turned that sur- sampling of voters, perhaps by ref-
At issue now is how the three vey question … into a political is- erendum, rather than by council
remaining council proponents of sue. The survey was not a vote to and the mayor or a small sampling
sticking with the low-turnout May move our election to November or of citizens.
elections – Vice-Mayor Chris Hol- keep them the way they are. How- rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
loway, Carson Lauder and Hollis
Tharpe, as well as an as yet pub-
licly fence-sitting Mayor Tim Darr
– will be impacted by the result. Criser, Prospect bridges reopen
Other than the comments below,
Mayor Tim Darr could be the swing vote if council efforts to reach that council quar- On April 26, the Town of Front Royal announced that its Public
remains deadlocked on a change to November town tet for comment prior to publica- Works Department completed repairs to the Criser Road bridge
elections. Citizens polled expressed over a 2 to 1 tion were unsuccessful. and the Prospect Street bridge. Vehicle traffic resumed use of
preference (556-260) for November elections. Hollis Tharpe replied to our e- those bridges that day.
By Roger Bianchini nificant majority of responses fa- mail query, saying, “The town sur- The town acknowledged staff efforts in completing the repairs
Warren County Report voring the switch to November. vey was going to go out to get feed within 10 days of the damages incurred during the April 16 flood-
Conkey and Shae Parker were the ing.
During the April 25 council initial proponents of a change to Citizens with questions about the repairs or bridge status were
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Council, Robinett spar over proposed cut of assistant attorney

Snow equipment expenditure, manager reclassification also scrutinized
replied to Parker’s comments and sioned “Blue Ribbon Commit-
questions about the source of the tee on Finance” for a 23-percent
recommended cut by stating it jump in his departmental budget
was his recommendation as de- in recent years that was largely
partment head. Striking a defen- due to the addition of the as-
sive and aggressive pose, Robinett sistant town attorney’s position
also insinuated the referenced three years ago.
newspaper story was somehow “It is no longer self sufficient,”
lacking breadth or accuracy. Robinett concluded of the as-
– Yes, the traffic case count and sistant attorney position and its
associated revenue was down, $65,000 salary plus benefits.
Robinett replied to Parker; BUT To support his case, Robinett
that’s not the only reason for the cited traffic case revenues drop-
recommended cut, he added. ping from $389,000 in the 2009
The town attorney then ex- calendar year, to $318,000 last
Shae Parker, left, may have opened a legal department can of worms by ques- plained, as did our referenced year, with a projected revenue to-
tioning the rationale for Town Attorney Tom Robinett’s suggestion to drop the story, that planning and zoning tal under $300,000 in 2011.
assistant town attorney position he requested three years ago from the town issues Sonnett also handles were Vice Mayor Chris Holloway
budget. Robinett, right, said the reduction of traffic case revenues from $389,000 down as well. Robinett added that questioned Robinett on the initial
in 2009 to a projected number under $300,000 this year, as well as a reduction in hours at evening planning and rationale for hiring an assistant
planning and zoning requests, make the $65,000 a year and benefits position “not zoning meetings Sonnett once town attorney in the first place.
fiscally efficient.” It appears perhaps four councilmen - Parker, Conkey, Lauder handled for him were no longer Robinett replied the reasons
and Vice-Mayor Holloway - disagree. necessary either. were threefold: 1/ Continuity
By Roger Bianchini At the point of the “snippiness” “I read in Roger’s rag (we love And as our story also did, the should he as town attorney be-
Warren County Report was the proposed cut of the as- you too, Shae) that George was town attorney referenced criti- come ill or leave his position; 2/
sistant town attorney’s position. going to be let go due to reduced cism from the council-commis- the number of traffic prosecu-
Things got a bit snippy as the That cut was one aspect of a story traffic prosecutions,” Shae Park-
Front Royal Town Council dis- on reduced revenues from traf- er commented of the proposed 22) A relationship that survived some
cussed aspects of its proposed fic tickets cited in the “results of cut of Assistant Town Attorney rocky moments could be facing a new
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tions; and 3/ to attend night plan- planning and zoning department partmental budget. equipment he later told council
ning and zoning meetings in his since that was where some of his However following an addition- Snow equipment was purchased in 1962.
place. work originated. Lauder added al exchange with the vice mayor, Hollis Tharpe suggested with
“I don’t want to see a similar that perhaps issues such as the Robinett added, “Mr. Holloway, But Robinett wasn’t the only that type of lifespan council
situation. You have someone recent tiff with downtown mer- it’s your (council’s) budget.” department head receiving scru- shouldn’t look at the cost as a
trained for three years … if things chants over “Open” flag sign or- “Right,” the vice mayor replied tiny. one-budget-year expenditure
pick back up you have to go dinances might be better served tersely. Public Works Director Terry – “It’s not just money being spent
through the whole process again,” by an attorney. Tom Conkey brought the dis- Seal was grilled on the necessity for this year but over the long
Holloway reasoned of possible “It’s a shame to get rid of some- cussion to a close with the ob- of a proposed $100,000 expen- haul,” Tharpe said.
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year revenue swings. years,” the vice mayor added. council’s job to decide what was Darr wondered at that type of key seemed unconvinced.
“I’d like to keep it in the budget,” “What do you think?” Hollis and wasn’t fiscally efficient in the expenditure on a piece of special- “If you can find something
the vice mayor stated. Tharpe asked Robinett. town budget recommendations use equipment, only sporadically cheaper, or a multi-use device, I
Carson Lauder suggested fund- “I think it’s a mistake,” Robinett of department heads – “and not used. could support it,” Darr said.
ing the assistant town attorney replied of keeping an assistant throw the baby out with the bath- “The old one has outlived its “I agree with Tim,” Conkey add-
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a “reclassified” salaried manage- Breeden added that there were ment personnel. projects requiring additional town’s finance and personnel de-
ment position. some benefits to compensate for Referencing his background in hours he had been paid an hourly partments by Gilkey-Breeden.
During the discussion it was that lost pay. Among those ben- the private sector “when I had scale with consequent OT pay. Burke added that creating a
explained that superintendents efits were three additional paid a real job”, Conkey said while Such a scenario was described special category position with
like Pennington often were called days off and the ability to clock
in for night and overtime work out early for things like doctors
Front Royal
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With those positions reclassi- hourly pay.
fied as “exempt employee” sala- She also said a perhaps benefi-
ried managers, the town would cial development would be that
Golf Club
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rates. sified would begin training and
Acting Town Manager Steve delegating emergency response
Burke called the recommended duties to lower level employees.
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ployees, but not others at similar tion conversation, were allowed wasn’t a “big proponent” of take Going Social: What Role
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County approves $83.5 million FY 2012 budget

By Roger Bianchini per $100 of assessed value to 59 prior to the budget approval. If sion county staff has been at flat employment a flat paycheck isn’t
Warren County Report cents. approved, those bonuses would salary levels for three years. really that bad. Some surveys
The state-mandated plus or come from the county’s Health But as one public hearing have placed the actual national
On April 19, one week after minus 1-percent adjustment Insurance reserves – allowed by speaker on April 12 told the unemployment rate as high as 55
its Budget Public Hearing, the is on the upside for the county several years of low claims. In board, in an economic environ- percent of the adult workforce.
Warren County Board of Super- producing a lucky $7 – $11 (and the wake of the national reces- ment with massive national un- The approved budget also
visors unanimously approved $14) of additional tax revenue on
a proposed $83,549,695 Fiscal properties valued at $200,000,
Year 2012 budget. $300,000 (and $400,000).
The budget, reviewed in detail In this inflationary world
in our last issue, includes no tax (damn the recession, rising costs
increase other than a required ahead) the budget reflects just a Now enrolling for our half day Pre-k program
post-reassessment equalization .07-percent increase ($34,968) for 2011-2012 Space is limited
adjustment. That adjustment, over FY 2011 and is lower than

which modifies county revenue the county’s 2008 budget.
from its real estate taxes to While the county has been ex-
within one percent of the pre- ploring adjusting some staff sal-
reassessment level, is 13 cents aries deemed significantly below
per $100 of assessed value. The municipal standards in a Spring-
four-year-cycle reassessment sted consultant study, no salary
begun in 2010 decreased resi- hikes were included in the bud-
dential property values by 21.43 get. Human Resources Director
percent with a consequent drop Jodi Spittler also told us no de-
in real estate tax revenues. The cision on including some salary-
real estate tax adjustment of 13 based half to 3-percent bonuses For more information please call: The First Baptist Church Theresa C. Nether’s at 540-635-6668
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included some Sanitary Dis- bution to public schools and and purchasing. Social and mental health pro- $93,345 to the VPI Extension
trict tax rate hikes on prop- $37,657,140 elsewhere. The re- The sheriff’s office comprises grams receive $7.30 million. Office and services; $186,014 to
erty and annual lot fee adjust- mainder of the public school $3.73 million of a total $10.32 Parks & rec and cultural en- the Front Royal-Warren County
ments. While no tax adjustment system’s $45,892,555 total bud- million public safety budget. richment, $2.51 million; General Aviation Airport; and
was cited in the often volatile get comes from state ($23.2 mil- Other law enforcement expen- Community development, $290,320 to the county-owned
Shenandoah Farms Sanitary lion) and federal ($2.8 million), ditures in that public safety $1.91 million, including $349,072 municipal Front Royal Golf
District, a lot fee hikes of $35 as well as some carryover fund- budget included $282,903 for to planning and zoning; $1.23 Club.
per unimproved and improved ing approved by the county. courthouse security; $480,323 million to the EDA; $33,500 to
lot drew some criticism during for the E-911 communications environmental management; rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
the Public Concerns portion of Departments system; $1.9 million for correc- $21,040 to Gypsy Moth Control;
the meeting (see related letter to tions (jail); $277,156 for inmate
editor).
The FY 12 budget includes
As we reported last issue, the
total General Fund revenue re-
work release; $55,290 for pro-
bation; and $420,344 for animal Beth Medved
a $19,479,119 local contri- quirement for the budget is
$57,136,259.
control.
The volunteer fire & res-
Waller, Inc
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Royal Family Overall County Government
Administration, $2.78 million,
cue departments will receive
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council consensus on Appalachian Trail Community designation
Council unified on one topic - Appalachian Trail designation

By Roger Bianchini the conservancy’s headquarters is of the town’s proximity, historical agreements and comprehensive vancy also requests the community
Warren County Report located. interest and available amenities planning. to hold a festival type event to an-
Kelly Hart and Johnson said par- can’t hurt – especially with the Merchants in participating com- nounce its participation and join-
If the Front Royal Town Council ticipation in the conservancy’s pro- 40,000-members from 30 partici- munities may receive similar pro- ing of the conservancy.
and staff seemed at odds on some gram simply provided information pating member clubs conservancy motional benefits for a $60 annual “Sounds like a no-brainer,” Con-
topics raised on April 18, there on the trail to the proximity to its picking up the tab for the new trail membership fee that is pro-rated key replied.
seemed to be unanimity on one member communities and their signage. based on the month one joins. “I think it’s great … and a good
matter that opened the work ses- off-trail amenities and historical Other benefits of participation Following a video presentation marketing tool down the road,”
sion discussion that evening. interest. Acceptance of the desig- are website development, pre- of acceptance of the designation Carson Lauder concurred.
Council seemed amenable with- nation would lead the conservancy ferred access to the organization’s by the Dahlega County, Georgia Mayor Tim Darr called the Ap-
out dissent to the town’s designa- to place informational signage at “Trail in Every Classroom” educa- municipal government, Hart told palachian Trail one of the commu-
tion as an Appalachian Trail Com- Chester Gap on the Appalachian tional programs available to teach- council, “This isn’t about Dahlega nity’s treasures that many locals
munity. It was explained during a Trail head there directing hikers to ers, identification with the conser- County, it’s about the United States often overlook and don’t realize
presentation by board members of Front Royal. vancy’s far-reaching promotional of America.” their proximity to. – “I think it’s
the Appalachian Trail Conservancy “We look at this as a partnership programs, logo usage, media sup- “So what you need from the town something to look forward to,” the
that 14 communities have already … a promotion for community ac- port, and access to records of other to do this is a[n application] form?” mayor said.
received such a designation. cess and an economic development participating communities’ experi- Tom Conkey asked. In response to a question about
Council’s unusual unity on the opportunity,” Hart said of making ences with trail associated land use Hart replied yes, and the conser- how close the town is to the half-
matter may have stemmed from sure hikers traversing all or some
the fact that no initial costs from portion of the 2,170-mile trail run-
the town were requested by the ning from Maine to Georgia are
nearly 100-year-old non-profit aware that sites of historical inter-
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way point of the trail, Shae Parker packet provided to council, “The in a protected 250,000-acre green- And now it appears Front Royal by ATC to market MacKaye’s origi-
exhibited some past promotional Appalachian Trail Conservancy way. ATC was instrumental in the and Warren County will both par- nal vision across the municipal
knowledge by citing Pine Grove, (ATC) is a volunteer-based orga- passage of federal legislation that ticipate in more aggressive efforts footprint it now comprises.
Pennsylvania as the physical half- nization dedicated to the pres- designated the A.T. as America’s
way point of the trail. ervation and management of the first national scenic trail in 1968.”
With no opposition voiced, natural, scenic, historic, and cul- Of his vision of a national scenic Front Royal Visitors Center and
council designated tourism direc-
tor Jennifer Keck to coordinate the
tural resources associated with the
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
trail, MacKaye wrote in a 1921 ar-
ticle titled “The Appalachian Trail:
Tourism Department Open House
application process. (A.T.) in order to provide primitive A Project in Regional Planning,”
Hart said the conservancy was outdoor-recreation and education- “The project is for a series of rec- In celebration of National Tourism week, May 7 – 15, 2011,
also speaking with Warren County al opportunities for Trail visitors. reational communities throughout the Front Royal Visitors Center and Tourism Department will
officials about participation. It was “ATC traces its roots to the vision the Appalachian chain … to be be holding an Open House on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from
suggested the town and county of Benton MacKaye, a regional connected by a walking trail.” 9:00am – 5:00pm. We would like to invite and encourage local
coordinate their membership and planner who convened an Appa- It was noted during the council businesses and citizens to stop by and take a tour of the Visitors
jointly participate in any promo- lachian Trail “conference” in 1925 work session discussion that the Center and pick up information on co-op advertising programs,
tional events, particularly since the in Washington D.C. This initial trail is maintained entirely through Tourism Blitz, Demo Days and much more! Here is a sample of
trail actually passes through the gathering of hikers, foresters, and these private and volunteer efforts. what to expect:
county, while the town might be public officials laid the ground- It is the ATC that oversees those ef- • Visitors Center Tours, 9am – 5pm
the destination for most off-trail, work not only for the creation of forts. • Airport Tours, 11am – 4pm, catch the shuttle from the Visi-
community revenue-generating the Trail, but also for an organiza- tors Center beginning at 11am to tour the Front Royal – Warren
amenities from passing hikers. tion to build, manage, and protect County Airport
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Governor signs controversial senate redistricting plan

By Amanda Iacone House later supported the amended portions of Culpeper and Stafford pledged to put good candidates for- Lawmakers moved a new Senate
Virginia Statehouse News bill, sending it to the governor. counties. The district would not ward in the coming November leg- district away from the western part
McDonnell said late Thursday cross through Prince William. islative elections. of Richmond, which also included
RICHMOND – A majority of state night that he would sign the bill. Districts that Sens. Emmett Hang- Lawmakers were under a tight neighboring portions of Chester-
Senate Republicans voted for a com- “I thank the General Assembly for er, R-Augusta; Mark Obenshain, R- deadline to reach an agreement field and Henrico counties, to an
promise redistricting map after days passing this new redistricting plan. I Harrisonburg, and Creigh Deeds, because of elections scheduled for area between Albemarle and the
of negotiating with Democrats in an will sign this legislation as soon as it D-Bath, currently represent would the fall. The district lines must be Richmond suburbs, Barker said.
effort to garner bipartisan support reaches my desk,” the governor said not change compared to the vetoed approved by the U.S. Department The move was made to appease
and send a new bill to the governor. in statement issued at 10:17 p.m. map … of Justice to ensure that the lines three Republican senators who serve
Senators released details of the Thursday evening, April 28. Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover, do not dilute the voting strength of the areas so their districts would not
deal Thursday morning, April 28, af- A new northern Virginia district said the Republican caucus began minority voters. Overseas ballots stretch so far out away from the city,
ter coming to a tentative agreement that was created to account for meeting to review the plan about are scheduled to be mailed to vot- Barker said. No sitting senators cur-
the previous day. A small group of population growth in the region will 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Their debate ers this summer ahead of the Aug. rently live in the planned district, he
senators met into the early morning include just Loudoun and Prince delayed a Privileges and Elections 23 primaries. said.
hours Thursday to finish the map, William counties. It was also re- Committee meeting twice before Prince William County also will be Each state is required to redraw
and Republicans spent the morning numbered, Sen. George Barker, D- the committee finally voted to send split fewer times. The vetoed map district maps every 10 years to re-
in a caucus meeting to debate the Fairfax, said. the map to the Senate. Three Re- would have split the county into six flect shifts in population based on
plan. Under the vetoed map, the district publicans on the committee voted different Senate districts … U.S. Census data.
Their work comes more than a included a large swath of Loudoun, against the map, including Obens-
week after Gov. Bob McDonnell ve- plus a piece of Fauquier and the cen- hain.
toed the original Senate map, a plan tral portion of Clarke County. “What we’ve come up with here is
that failed to garner any Republican The district that Sen. Jill Vogel, something we should all be proud
support. The Senate voted 32-5 to R-Fauquier, serves would pick up of,” Barker said.
support the revised map, and the part of Loudoun, all of Clark plus McDougle said although changes
were made to address concerns of
the public and elected officials in
FRPD drug arrest on West 11th Street the Virginia Beach and Prince Wil-
liam counties areas, the revised map
Front Royal police arrested a 23-year-old male Thursday night, still eliminates two Republican-held
April 21, on drug charges after officers investigated suspicious seats.
activity in the 700 block of West 11th Street. “I’m not thrilled with this plan by
Patrol officers conducting foot patrol observed a vehicle with any stretch of the imagination,” Mc-
Dougle said. “The result we have to-
multiple subjects inside in a parking lot. While speaking with the
day is substantially different.”
subjects, two additional males approached the scene and were
Senate Minority Leader Tommy
questioned by the officers. The officers conducted a consent Norment, R-James City, said he
search of the subjects and located two small bags of suspected would vote for the plan if a majority
cocaine on one of the subjects. The subject, identified as Mitchell of the Republican caucus supported
A. Sutphin of the 700 block of West 11th Street, admitted to the it, though he said the map is unac-
officers that the bags contained cocaine. Sutphin was arrested for ceptable.
Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute and was tak- “The city of Williamsburg has
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the accountability for it.”
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Nerger: Oh gosh, I have to think
about it. It’s 22 years for me and
for my husband it’s already 25
years.
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Judit have spent more than two decades working McD: So definitely you start
with big cats. They headline this year’s Cole Bros. originally from East Germany. It and got in to perform with big them young.
Circus during Apple Blossom weekend. was different there and he was cats and train them. Nerger: Yes, we start them
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years. The last one is what hap- PETA and other groups but I elephants in the Cole Bros. Cir- bad experience so they aren’t go- McD: Have you performed be-
pened with the Siegfried and Roy don’t hear too much about the cus I guess last season, and they ing too often. It used to be a big fore in The United States?
show, a horrible accident. What other animals. Is that something were calling ahead to each town thing, especially in East Germany Nerger: We have been traveling
goes through your mind when you have to deal with all the time the circus was in to talk to the lo- because we had no entertainment here for over 8 years now.
you hear something like that and or do they leave you alone? cal authorities and it was just this really. We didn’t have all those McD: How do you like it?
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at the Chamber office. Presenter Mark should have made a significant contribu- of Warren County and the second tour house where herbs will be grown by The HAMPTON INN in Front Royal is
Wilson will be available for 8 one on one tion to the Front Royal-Warren County September 17, 2011 will feature farms adults with disabilities and then sold to NEW FOR YOU! They’ve recently com-
sessions with business owners follow- community through their business and/ in the southern end of Warren County. local restaurants. Auction items include pleted a full remodel and addition to the
ing the presentation on a first come first or volunteer efforts. Area roads will be posted with directional a gourmet single-malt scotch dinner, a hotel including-an indoor pool, upgraded
serve basis at no charge. The event is EDUCATION CONTRIBUTOR OF THE signage guiding visitors to the six farms. gourmet wine dinner, a handmade quilt, Jump Start fitness center, 27 new rooms
free to those who RSVP before Monday, YEAR: Recognizes a person or busi- Maps and detailed descriptions of the two tickets for a performance at the and all others renovated, and Perfect
May 2nd. A $50 registration fee applies ness that has made an unusual impact farms on the tour will be available at the Kennedy Center or other Washington, Mix Lobby with expanded breakfast
to anyone registering after May 2nd. or contribution to education in Front Warren County Government Center, lo- DC, theater, a weekend stay at The area and Suite Shop convenience store.
Call 540-868-7093 to register. Royal-Warren County. cated at 220 North Commerce Avenue, Homestead, a Hawaii timeshare stay, 12 COMING SOON: 1st floor business
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF and for download from www.warren- months of desserts, handmade baskets, center with print/copy/scan capabilities
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THE YEAR: Honors a non-profit orga- countyva.net and www.discoverfrontroy- original framed art, gift certificates from and a lower level lounge with big screen
nization (501c3) that makes a significant al.com. Farm owners and managers will local businesses and golf courses, de- TV! Let them know how they can assist
Mark your calendars for Friday, May impact on the community through their be at each farm to demonstrate different signer sunglasses and much more. Tick- you with your next function-they have
20th and Saturday, May 21st for the 25th efforts. aspects of farming unique to their farm. ets are $65 per person, including dinner two fabulous spaces for small and me-
Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival. PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD: Recogniz- A few of the highlights of this spring as well as a chance to win a $1,500 cash dium sized events. Check out our new
The Chamber is in need of volunteers es an individual or organization that has tour will include the details of the feed- prize (no more than 270 tickets will be pictures online: www.frontroyal.hamp-
on Friday for our special 25th Anniver- contributed to the business community’s ing and handling of calves and cows, sold). A cash bar will be available. Attire toninn.com. They are pleased to an-
sary Celebration from 6pm – 10pm. and safety. sheep and lambs, watching retired race is black tie optional and/or Casablanca nounce a special rate for the upcoming
all day beginning at 6am and continuing Look for the nomination form in the horses frolicking in the field and meeting inspired. For reservations, or to learn Wine & Craft Festival! Come stay May
through 6pm. Give us as little as an “Chamber Thing” in your mailbox this “Force” the Clydesdale. Expect to see about sponsorship opportunities, con- 20th and 21st for $89 a night!! (standard
hour or stay for the day. Come join the week. The deadline for nominations is farm equipment demonstrations as well tact Kathy Napier at kpnapier@gmail. rooms-king bed or two double beds) We
fun and help us make this year’s event Monday, May 2nd at 5pm. For ques- as historic buildings and barns, some com or Melanie Barber at mlcbarber@ are only 3 miles from downtown and
the best ever! If you are interested in tions about nominations or to learn more pre-dating Warren County’s founding. comcast.net, or visit the club’s website rooms are going fast! For reservations,
volunteering, contact Pam at 540-635- about the Annual Dinner contact the Directed parking will be available, along at www.lindenrotary.org. give us a call at 540-635-1882.
3185 or priffle@frontroyalchamber.com. Chamber at 540-635-3185 or info@fron- with informational materials and maps.
troyalchamber.com. Bring the whole family out for a day of The Re-Elect Danny McEathron for Last call for Carrot Cake cupcakes!
SAVE THE DATE – CHAMBER OF fun on the farm! Pack a picnic or enjoy a Sheriff Golf Tournament will be held Fri- This is the last week til next year! Call
COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER & CAREER FAIR break and experience High Tea at Sun- day, May 6th, Bowling Green Country The Cupcake Boutique today and place
AWARDS flower Cottage. Club – South Course, Check-in Noon, your order! Check out all their flavors
The Warren Coalition College Access Shotgun start at 1 p.m. A box lunch will on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/
Save the date! The Chamber’s Annual Network in conjunction with Warren MEMBER NEWS be provided. Become a hole sponsor cupcakeboutiquecompany and become
Dinner and Awards night will be held on County Public Schools and the Cham- for $50. For more information call 635- a fan!! They are perfect for your next
Friday, June 10th at Shenandoah Val- ber’s Education Committee is present- THE SALVATION ARMY’s ANNUAL DIN- 3540. bridal shower, kids party, open house,
ley Golf Club. The evening will kick off ing a Career Fair on May 17th at Warren NER will be held Friday, April 29, 2011, or just because … Call Meghan today to
at 6pm with a social hour (sponsored County High School and May 19th at 6pm at The Front Royal United Method- Main Street Book Company is the per- place your order 703-895-5493 or send
by Lantz Construction of Winchester Skyline High School from 8:45am until ist Fellowship Hall, Main St. at Royal fect place to shop for your Mother´s Day an email to shopping@cupcakebou-
& Union First Market Bank), dinner will 11:20pm. Participants will have stu- Ave. Tickets are $25 or a table (of 8). gifts. They have Miche purses in all the tiquecompany.com.
begin promptly at 7pm with the program dents from grades 8-12 visit displays- ar- Sponsors/$250. Come enjoy DINNER, new spring styles – mini Miche, the clas-
and awards presentations following a ranged by career clusters-and have the AWARDS, AND FUN! Entertainment by sic Miche or even the Big Bag – there’s a The Humane Society of Warren County
short time later. Invitations will be in opportunity to talk to you about career the Skyline High School Show-Choir... size for every Mom. Have you tried their presents “ The Golden Age Of Radio” di-
your mailbox soon! Sponsorships for opportunities in your organization and and some surprises! For reservations awesome fudge or pralines? They’ve rected by Don Richards on Friday June
the event and awards are available as the education and skill requirements of call Lena, 635-4020. got some yummy flavors that any mom 3 from 6:30pm – 10:30pm. Enjoy a buffet
well as opportunities to donate to the those opportunities. The goal of the would love, made fresh from the Around dinner, silent auction and cash bar. Net
silent auction. If you are interested in Career Fair is for students to develop an Wakefield Country Day School’s annual Your Kitchen Bake Shop. If your mom Proceeds support the Humane Society
donating or sponsoring contact the awareness of the wide array of employ- Spring Auction will be held at the School is more the baker or cook, how bout a of Warren County and their residents.
Chamber at 540-635-3185 or info@fron- ment opportunities in the community on Saturday, April 30th. The evening will cookbook? There really IS something If you or your business is interested in
troyalchamber.com. and to meet business/government/or- include a silent auction and reception, here for every mom, so come by today! being a sponsor, donating an item for
ganization employees with a wide range dinner and a brief live auction. WCDS Main Street Book Company is located at the silent auction, or purchasing a ticket,
Do you know an outstanding business or of skills, talents, education and experi- would love to hear from Chamber mem- 120A E. Main Street in Front Royal. Find please contact Tammy Darr at 540-636-
community member who deserves to be ence. We want you to showcase your bers that can donate a service or item us on Facebook at http://www.facebook. 3185. Tickets are $50 each and can also
recognized for their contributions to our business/career field and help students for the Auction. Tickets for the event will com/MainStreetBookCompany. be purchased at the shelter. For more
area? The search is on for Front Roy- understand the importance of those jobs be $75 each. Sponsor tables of 8 are information, please contact Pam at The
al-Warren County’s outstanding busi- in a community. There is no charge to available for a contribution of $700. To Play your cards right and you could take Humane Society of Warren county by
nesses and community leaders whose you as an exhibitor. For more informa- donate an Auction item or if you have home some great door prizes at the calling 540-635-4734.
ingenuity, hard work and perseverance tion contact 540-635-4144 x44125, or questions, please contact Jim Hart at Front Royal Rotary Club’s No Limit Tex-
have created and sustained successful, Becky Barr at 540-635-4144 x31218 for jhart@wakefieldcds.org or at 540-635- as Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament on May TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL
growing business ventures and helped more information. 8555, ex. 231. 6th at The Apple House. Doors open at
to contribute to an improved quality of 6pm and the first deal is at 7pm. Seat- Monday, April 25th, 7 p.m. at the Gov-
life in our community. The Chamber COUNTY OF WARREN The Rotary Club of Linden will hold its ing is limited to first 90 entrants. $75 per ernment Center

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Ask Stewart Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072
Dear Stewart, is at the Visitors Center area on Main tum will win a big prize at 12:00 noon. The Front Royal/Warren County
Street and walk over. Maybe the Tree Stewards will pick me Tree Steward program has been in ex-
I hear that there will be a “Trees R “Trees R Cool” is a morning of fun as one of the judges! istence since 1997. With 24 certified
Cool” event for kids at the Happy Creek where children can learn lots of inter- Did you know that “Trees R Cool” Day tree stewards and 7new interns, they
Arboretum on Saturday, May 14, 2011. esting facts about trees. The Happy is also my birthday? The party starts are volunteers dedicated to improving
I attended last year with my parents and Creek Arboretum is home to many in- at 11:30 am and there will be birthday the health of trees by providing educa-
it was lots of fun. Can you tell me more teresting trees and shrubs. It’s one of cake for everyone – I’m hoping for car- tional programs, tree planting and care
about “Trees R CooL” day? Is it free? my favorite places to hang out. If you rot cake! demonstrations, and tree maintenance
Can I bring my friends? What activities like nature, fresh air, and participat- Children aged 4 to 12 and their par- assistance throughout the community.
do you have planned for this year? ing in cool activities by the babbling ents are warmly invited to this free
Through classroom training and hands-
waters of Happy Creek, come join me event. Please note that children will be
on practice, Tree Stewards learn the
Pete and my Tree Steward friends for an ex- divided into groups for activities. There
basics of tree biology and physiology,
citing morning of fun! Best of all – it’s will not be one-on-one supervision pro-
Dear Pete, a free event planned especially for the vided so parents need to stay with their tree identification, planting, and mainte-
Ask
children of Front Royal and Warren children. Registration begins at 8:50 am nance techniques. Tree Stewards make a
Glad you asked about the “Trees R County. at Happy Creek Arboretum. In case of commitment to improving and protect-
Cool” Day! You’re right. On Saturday, This year’s “Trees R Cool” activities rain, you’ll have to wait until next year’s ing their community forest. Each month
May 14th, from 9:00 to Noon, the Front will include a native tree nature walk, “Trees R Cool” Day! Steward will answer a question from our
Stewart Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards beginning at 9:00 am. There will also be Hope to see you and all your friends readers. If you have a questions regard-
will hold their annual “Trees R Cool” a nature scavenger hunt, games, prizes, at the Happy Creek Arboretum on Sat- ing tree planting, care or maintenance,
Day at the Happy Creek Arboretum on and a chance to show off your artistic urday, May 14th at 9:00 am! please forward it to “Stewart” in care of
Commerce Avenue – across from the talents at an arts and crafts station. The frwctreestewards@comcast.net and we
Flea Market. The best place to park best painting of a tree in the arbore- Stewart may publish it in a future issue.
Humane Society of Warren County

Monday thru Sunday 10 am to 4 pm- Closed Wednesdays • 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA • 540-635-4734 • humanesocietywc@gmail.com
Please ask about our low cost spay and neuter program. Please be sure your pets at home are spayed/neutered
and up to date on vaccinations. Rabies Clinic Sat. April 30th - 10 to 4pm. Dog adoption available on Sat. 10 - 2 at Petco. Cat adoption
available on Sat. 10 -2 at Southern States. Check out our other adoptable pets on www.warrenco.petfinder.com
540-635-4734
Alpha is a 10 month old male Hus- Elvis is a 10-12 week old Guniea Pig is an 8 week old Pit/Lab Puddles is a 2 year old Bea-
ky/Chow mix. He’s housebroken, Lab mix. He’s a very playful mix. She’s been in a foster home for gle/Terrier mix. She’s very
crate trained, and good with dogs puppy and loves to be with the past month, but is now available calm and loves to have her
and children. for adoption. She has 6 brothers and
people. belly rubbed.
sisters that are also available.
Alpha’s ad sponsored by: Guniea Pig’s ad sponsored by: Puddles’ ad sponsored by:
Elvis’s ad sponsored by:
Parkers
Automotive & Wanda Snead
Martins Foods Towing Property Management 540-636-1640
409 South St. 226 E. 7th St. Serving the area for 16 years marksonderproductions.com
Front Royal Front Royal Sam Snead Realty
540-635-9753
(Yes! Mark has “Lucky”
“We Count On Our Tows!” the dog from the WCHS.)
540-635-2249 SamSneadRealty.com
If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the adoption fee is $145 and includes the spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, flea/tick treatment and deworming. Thank you for your support of the
Humane Society. With your help we have been able to place thousands of animals in good homes. Contact Alison @ 540-551-2072 if you would like to become a pet sponsor too!

Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 FrVaToday.com
Friday, April 29, 2011 er@gmail.com or Melanie Barber Thursday, May 5, 2011 Monday, May 9, 2011 seminar on: ANTIOXIDANTS: The
Forecast for 22630 (67° | 43°) at mlcbarber@comcast.net or visit Cinco de Mayo Original Detoxifier. Come spend an
website at www.lindenrotary.org. 7pm - 8pm Council Meeting. Coun- informative evening and learn about
2pm - 5pm Vino E Formaggio Wine 9am - 10am Tourism Committee. ty of Warren Government Center. Antioxidants. How they remove free
Tasting. 124 E. Main Street. Always Sunday, May 1, 2011 Chamber Office. radicals and toxins from your body,
Free, Always Fun! www.vinoefor- Forecast for 22630 (73° | 55°) Tuesday, May 10, 2011 how vitamins A, C and E work, how
maggio.com (540) 635-2812. 10am - 11am Samuels Public Li- much you should take and if you
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair brary, Front Royal. Today is Toddler 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. can take too much. Questions?
6pm - 7pm Annual Dinner. Front Flea Market. Warren County Fair- Story Time. Theme: Mother’s Day. 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear Please call (540)635-3610 or visit
Royal United Methodist Church, grounds. For more information: the latest tourism related news and www.craigzunkadds.com.
Front Royal. The Front Royal/War- 540-635-5827 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Li- events every Tuesday at 12:30!
ren County Corps of the Salvation brary, Front Royal. Today is Pre- If you can’t listen live check out Friday, May 13, 2011
Army announces its 55th Annual Monday, May 2, 2011 school Story Time. Theme: Moth- the podcasts at http://www.theriv-
Fundraising Dinner. Enjoy a deli- er’s Day. er953online.com. 6pm - 11pm Carnival. Carnival lot
cious meal and evening of awards 7pm - 8pm Work Session. Town on Crosby Road Front Royal. The
and musical entertainment by the Hall, 16 N. Royal Avenue, Front 3:30pm - 7:30pm Community 7pm - 7pm BAR Meeting. County of Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Skyline High School Show Choir. Royal. Tonight is the Town Coun- Prayer Meeting. Main Street Front Warren Government Center, Front Spring Carnival is being held to-
There will also be an auction and cil’s Informal Work Session. It is Royal. Today is the Front Royal Royal. night at the Carnival Lot located on
door prizes. Tickets are $25.00/ held in the 2nd floor Town Hall Con- Community Prayer meeting to be Crosby Road near Bing Crosby Sta-
person. Sponsorships are avail- ference Room. For a copy of the held at the Gazebo located at Main Wednesday, May 11, 2011 dium. Enjoy major and kiddy rides,
able: Gold level - $500.00 and in- agenda please contact the Clerk of Street/Chester Street in downtown games and food. The Front Royal
cludes tickets for a table of 8 and Council at (540) 635-8007 or check Front Royal. There will be local 9am - 5pm Visitors Center Open Volunteer Fire Department will open
an additional contribution towards the Town of Front Royal Website at pastors, public officials, and local House. Visitors Center Front Royal. the concession stand in addition to
supporting our volunteers. Silver www.frontroyalva.com. Public is in- musicians. In celebration of National Tourism Carnival food stand. The carnival is
level- $250.00 for a table of 8. All vited. Week, May 7 - 15, 2011, the Front open until 11:00 tonight.
sponsors include reserve seating, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Samuels Public Royal Visitors Center and Tourism
table recognition and recognition as Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Library, Front Royal. Today is Big Department will be holding an Open
a sponsor in the program. For more Kids Story Time for kindergarten House today. Local businesses and
information and to purchase tickets: 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. and up. Theme: Mother’s Day. citizens are encouraged to attend
(540) 635-6419. Deadline is April 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear and take a tour. Catch a shuttle
22. All proceeds benefit the Front the latest tourism related news and Friday, May 6, 2011 from the Visitors Center beginning
Royal/Warren County Corps of the events every Tuesday at 12:30! at11:00 to tour the Front Royal/War- Main Street • Front Royal, VA
Salvation Army in its efforts to con- If you can’t listen live check out 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Li- ren County Airport. More informa- Showtimes: 622-9997
tinue “Doing the Most Good” in the the podcasts at http://www.theriv- brary, Front Royal. This a 30-minute tion: (540) 635-5788. www.royal-cinemas.com
community. er953online.com. nursery rhyme program for babies * Birthday Parties! *
and their parents. Time for Baby is 3:30pm - 5pm Chamber Board
Saturday, April 30, 2011 2pm - 3pm Ambassador’s Club. designed to develop pre-reading Meeting. Chamber Office.
Forecast for 22630 (71° | 48°) Chamber Office. skills, socialization skills, speech
and motor coordination. 6pm - 10pm Carnival. Carnival lot
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Wednesday, May 4, 2011 on Crosby Road Front Royal. The
Now
Flea Market. Warren County Fair- 1:30pm - 2:30pm Education Com- Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Showing
grounds. For more information: 8:30am - 9:30am Small Business mittee. Chamber Office Spring Carnival is being held to-
(540) 635-5827 Committee. Chamber Office. night at the Carnival Lot located on
Fast
Saturday, May 7, 2011 Crosby Road near Bing Crosby Sta- Five
2pm - 3pm Library Event. Samuels 10am - 11am Samuels Public Li- dium. Enjoy major and kiddy rides,
Public Library, Front Royal. “Chess brary, Front Royal. Today is Toddler 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair games and food. The Front Royal
Challenge” for ages 9 and up. Bring Story Time. Theme: Mother’s Day. Flea Market. Warren County Fair- Volunteer Fire Department will open
a chess set and challenge your grounds. the concession stand in addition to
Coming
friends to a game!! Please register. 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Li- Carnival food stand.
brary, Front Royal. Today is Pre- 9am - 4pm Skyline Ranch Resort. Thor
6pm - 10pm Rotary Gala. Shenan- school Story Time. Theme: Moth- Praise and Worship Weekend, all Thursday, May 12, 2011
doah Valley Golf Club, Front Royal. er’s Day. proceeds benefit the Warren Coali-
Tonight is the 5th Annual Anniver- tion. Call 635-4169 for more infor- 6pm - 10pm Carnival. Carnival lot
sary Gala “Casablanca Night”. The 12:30pm - 1pm Warren County mation. on Crosby Road Front Royal. The
event will feature dinner, music, DJ Business On The River 95.3 Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
for dancing, live/silent auctions. 11am - 12pm Library Event. Sam- Spring Carnival is being held to- Coming
Proceeds will support the club’s 6:30pm - 7:30pm Smithsonian uels Public Library, Front Royal. night at the Carnival Lot located on Pirates of the
service projects, including support Lecture Series. Samuels Public Knitting Club meets today for ages Crosby Road near Bing Crosby Sta- Caribbean: On
for Blue Ridge Opportunities as Library, Front Royal. Tonight is 9 and up. Please sign up. dium. Enjoy major and kiddy rides,
Stranger Tides
it develops a greenhouse where the Smithsonian Conservation Biol- games and food. The Front Royal
herbs will be grown by adults with ogy Institute’s Lecture Series: “Zoo Sunday, May 8, 2011 Volunteer Fire Department will open
disabilities and then sold to local Pride: Celebrating the Success of Mother’s Day the concession stand in addition to
restaurants. Tickets: $65.00/person Our Lions” by Kristen Clark. She will Carnival food stand.
including dinner as well as a chance discuss the Zoo’s adult lions’ intro- 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair
to win a $1,500 cash prize. A cash ductions, breeding and husbandry Flea Market. Warren County Fair- 6:30pm - 7:30pm Free Seminar.
bar available. Attire is black tie op- and cub updates, in addition to the grounds. For more information: Warren County Community Cen-
tional and/or Casablanca inspired. African Lion Species Survival Plan 540-635-5827 http://www.warren- ter, Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Dr.
More info: Kathy Napier at knapi- and the status of lions in the wild. countyfair.com/15.html. Craig Zunka presents an informing
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