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Woodson withdraws animal cruelty appeal

Defendant free, commonwealth motion for emergency treatment rejected
soon as could be heard or on July 6, would cover those costs – the court Northwestern Community Services.
2010 at 9:00 a.m. for consideration ruled it did not then have jurisdic- According to the prosecutors’ office,
of this motion for emergency mental tion to hear the Commonwealth’s Wood told the court that North-
health treatment or to order that an motion. western staff was of the professional
evaluation of Mr. Woodson’s mental Testimony at Woodson’s May 18 opinion the defendant did not pose
state and the level of his threat to trial indicated the defendant has a risk to himself or others. However
the community be conducted and been medicated since a mental questions about conflicting North-
the results conveyed to the court.” health evaluation at Western State western diagnosis of an incarcer-
Reasons cited for the common- ordered after his arrest. What medi- ated individual are raised elsewhere
wealth’s motion were: cation was prescribed for Woodson in this issue by the mother of Linden
is not part of the open case file. It church standoff suspect Travis Jay
• The defendant has made mul- was also stated at trial that Wood- Sutherly (see church standoff sto-
tiple recent threats to harm son was and would continue to be ry).
others as witnessed by multiple receiving treatment from North- Following Woodson’s May con-
members of the Warren Coun- western Community Services. viction neighbors said it appeared
ty Sheriff ’s Office jail staff. During her motion to withdraw Woodson’s Royal Arms apartment
• The Commonwealth upon in- the appeal Woodson’s court-ap- had been cleared out. Where Wood-
formation and belief feels that pointed attorney Margarita Wood son would live upon release would
the state of Mr. Woodson’s proffered that she had recently talk- have been a major point raised dur-
mental health indicates a sub- ed to the defendant’s counselor at ing the appeal trial then Assistant
By Roger Bianchini indicated was a highly odorous hat stantial likelihood that he may
Warren County Report of questionable design, which he cause serious physical harm to
sported around his Royal Arms himself or others.
On July 6 the attorney for famed Apartments neighborhood, while • The defendant has mental Warren County Fairgrounds announces
local guinea pig “haute couture” occasionally threatening neighbors health issues of a serious na-
Charles H. Woodson withdrew her with the same sort of butchering ture.
appeal of a Warren County General he had inflicted upon the guinea • That a formal evaluation was
District Court animal cruelty con- pig. Woodson was arrested on the not adequately performed as
viction of her client. initial Class I misdemeanor charge to Mr. Woodson’s threat to the Contest to be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
As a result of the circuit court’s ac- of animal cruelty on Feb. 3. He was community. BOYS AND GIRLS AGES NEWBORN, 1 YR. 2 YR. 3 YR. AND 4 YEAR OLD.
ceptance of that appeal withdrawal a jailed on violation of his unsecured
commonwealth motion that Wood- bond terms on March 28 for alleged Despite the level of concern ex- Pageant Tiny Miss - Ages 5 yrs.-7 yrs.
son receive emergency psychiat- threats to neighbors. pressed by the commonwealth Saturday,
ric treatment was denied on July In urging consideration of emer- about the implications of Woodson’s July 31, Little Miss - Ages 8 yrs.-10 yrs.
6. That motion indicated concern
over Woodson’s ongoing threat to
gency psychiatric treatment for
Woodson the commonwealth’s
release, when Judge Dennis L. Hupp
ruled he would allow the appeal to
6:00 p.m. Preteen Miss - Ages 11-12 yrs.
All must be resident of Warren County and be able to show proof
the community due to a pattern of motion submitted by Bryan Lay- be withdrawn if the defendant cov-
threatening behavior observed by
Warren County Sheriff ’s Office staff
ton stated, “the Commonwealth re-
spectfully requests that this matter
ered court costs – according to the Pageant Miss Warren County Fair
commonwealth’s attorney’s office MONDAY,
since his May conviction on a mis- be placed on the Court’s docket as Woodson’s mother indicated she
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demeanor animal cruelty charge.
Having served a total of 97 days 7:00 p.m. - Ages 16 - 21 yrs.
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in the Warren County Jail when his
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Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 Woodson released
Commonwealth’s Attorney Eliza- nis L. Hupp ruled his court had no tence was a condition that Wood- her client’s appeal. At that time * (Footnote: Haute couture is French
beth Bradley told us after the appeal authority to rule on the prosecu- son continue to get psychological Assistant Commonwealth’s Attor- for “high sewing.” Pronounced [ot
was filed. tion motion filed that morning. As- counseling. A one-year prohibition ney Elizabeth Bradley argued that kutyr], it refers to the creation of
sistant Commonwealth’s Attorney on Woodson owning pets was also Woodson continue to be incarcer- exclusive custom-fitted clothing
Earlier threats Bryan Layton presented the court imposed. ated pending the appeal’s resolution usually made to order for a specific
with that motion expressing the It appeared Woodson would be as a potential ongoing danger to the customer.)
Among the neighbors targeted by commonwealth’s growing concern released within a day or two at the community. Judge W. Dale Houff
Woodson following his initial arrest over Woodson’s mental health due time of his May conviction until his agreed and Woodson remained rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
and release on bond were young bi- to his behavior over the last two attorney returned to court to launch jailed until the events of July 6.
racial children. The complaint filed months.
by those children’s mother, who was Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian
also targeted by Woodson, indi- Madden informed us of the sur-
cated Woodson made a throat-slit- prise appeal withdrawal and court
ting gesture toward them. Another ruling on July 7. In effect, Madden
neighbor in Woodson’s building tes- explained it is as if the appeal never
tified that after she asked what was happened and the lower court con-
on his head (it was the guinea pig), viction and sentencing hold sway GEORGE KARNES OF
Woodson said, “I will kill all of you – thus disallowing the introduc-
and remove the bones from your tion of the motion and its additional
body.” It wasn’t clear if that threat evidence observed within the jail.
had been carried through whether Madden later told us the defense
Woodson intended on making hats was aware of the pending motion
out of his neighbor and her visiting
brother’s carcasses as he had with
from his office.
On May 18, the 41-year-old Wood- Jack Evans Chevrolet will be hosting a live
the guinea pig. son was sentenced to six months in
Woodson’s reported threat – the
throat slitting gesture – to three
jail, with four months suspended.
He was also fined $1,000, with that
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neighbor children aged one, two
and three and their mother led to
fine entirely suspended. Woodson
was also found guilty of violating Thursday July, 15 from 4 - 6 p.m.
his March 28 arrest on charges of the conditions of his initial $2500
violating the good behavior terms of
his original $2500 unsecured bond
unsecured bond but received no
additional sentence on that charge.
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Holloway, Lauder and Sayre all to be named individually in civil suit
By Roger Bianchini could result in triple damages be- this issue. Contacted for comment on the In perhaps a final irony we were
Warren County Report ing awarded should the plaintiffs “I find it very interesting that pending lawsuit, Mayor Darr and informed by town IT Specialist
prevail. the town can provide its insur- Town Attorney Robinett both Jonathan McMahon that the re-
As we go to press it is expected All the charges relate to the ance carrier with all the related said since nothing had yet been leased FOIA materials had been
that a civil suit will be filed within questions and/or allegations by documents but cannot provide it filed it would be premature to posted on the town’s website for
days against the Town of Front town officials that local SolAV- to us or post it online as council comment. all to see. Guess when – July 8.
Royal and three sitting council- erde principals Greg Horton eventually voted to do,” Silek told
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Town facing serious FOIA non-compliance issue

Solar ‘bribe’ leak leads to threat of jailed reporter if source withheld
the source of the confidential mate- then,” Carter told us. delay by stating that waivers from
rials as from within council. Tederick was a vocal critic of some FOIA requesters of the material had
During his June 28th appearance council elements, primarily Mayor to be obtained to meet legal require-
before council at which he initially Eugene Tewalt and Vice Mayor Bret ments for such an online posting.
complained about not yet receiv- Hrbek, during the spring town elec- In her fifth appearance before
ing his FOIA requested materials tion campaign. Tederick has long council criticizing Robinett’s third-
and potential lawsuit evidence, Silek been a proponent of the type of party bribe inquiry since April 26,
again railed at the source of that leak, continued economic growth in the retired federal energy department
unknown except to the reporter it county’s north corridor that is de- official Tina Hobson also com-
was leaked to, for refusing to admit pendent upon the extension of cen- mented on the $186.32 price tag on
to it. Silek then raised the possibil- tral town water and sewer. Perhaps her FOIA request for eight specific
ity that NVD reporter Orcutt could coincidentally, Tewalt and Hrbek, documents related to the solar bribe
be jailed for contempt of court if he two of council’s most conservative inquiry from the town attorney’s
refused to disclose the source of the voices on the extension of town wa- office. She cited Robinett’s charge
leak once litigation is filed. ter and sewer into the county’s north at $61.19 per hour and his staff ’s at
“You are asking Mr. Orcutt to risk corridor, were both defeated in the $30.56 per hour. She said putting
jail. There will be depositions and May election. Robinett in charge of releasing the
that is what you are asking – I hope solar materials authorized by coun-
you are proud of yourself,” Silek said Billy goat in the garden? cil on June 14 was akin to “putting a
to a collectively silent council. Billy goat in charge of the garden.”
Later asked if he would divulge the Silek opened his June 28th remarks She said the town attorney could
You’re going to let him take the fall for you? David
council source of the leak if asked to council by wondering at costs be- simply label anything he didn’t want
Silek asked of the solar “bribe” leaker as he gestured during litigation, Orcutt said nei- ing levied by the town attorney for released a “personnel matter.” Per-
to NVD reporter Ben Orcutt. ther he nor his editor Bob Wooten complying with other FOIA requests sonnel matters were the one area
By Roger Bianchini under the name SolAVerde LLC, could comment on the advice of the related to the solar “bribe” inquiry exempted from the FOIA release
Warren County Report as opposed to SolAVerde Inc., the paper’s legal council. materials council voted 4-3 on June authorized by a divided council on
maximum legal response time of 12 On June 28th the SolAVerde attor- 14 to release to the public (Tewalt- June 14.
While the Northern Virginia Daily working days expired on July 2. ney also addressed possible motives Hrbek-Conkey-Parker for release;
may be huffing and puffing and re- Silek initially requested the FOIA for the leak. He said it could only Sayre-Holloway-Lauder against A different conclusion
threatening to bring the Town of information on internal commu- have been done to “harm someone” release). He pointed to charges of
Front Royal to its knees for an al- nications and the preservation of and/or “benefit someone politically.” around $200 or more being levied Hobson wondered at the actual
leged Freedom of Information Act potential electronic evidence for Silek said that while it may be slow to this paper ($208.74) and the NVD value of the $186 worth of material
violation of less than gargantuan threatened litigation by SolAVerde in coming, “the sun will shine” on for their respective FOIA requests. provided to her – save one docu-
proportions – the possible oversight on June 7. Silek has told council his the events surrounding the leak and “It’s odd to charge multiple fees for ment. She said an April 26th e-mail
of failing to open a May 17 closed clients, local SolAVerde representa- that “good deeds or otherwise will the same research,” Silek pointed out from Troutman Sanders attorney
meeting door prior to making or tives Donnie Poe and Greg Horton be shown.” of Robinett and his staff ’s work on Carter Glass IV to Robinett made it
completing the motion to come out have suffered measurable financial Orcutt has admitted to discus- providing the materials. He asked clear that if Robinett had informed
of that meeting – another source damages as a result of the “bribe” sions “for background” for his April why the original work was being the Richmond firm that the job and
is poised to charge the town with a publicity. In addition to the town “bribe” stories with both a sitting duplicated for each request and sug- economic “incentives” mentioned by
more substantial FOIA violation. government, individual councilmen county supervisor, Tony Carter, and gested the town simply post the ma- Graham on March 29 and 30 were
SolAVerde attorney David Silek were named in Silek’s communica- local Republican activist Matt Ted- terial on its website at no cost to the made outside the RFP process “then
stated he was filing a complaint tions as potential defendants in a erick. Lauder also said he spoke with public. After some discussion of that that would certainly have changed
against the Town of Front Royal lawsuit (see related story). Carter about the issue but said he issue, council later authorized such a our ultimate conclusion.”
on July 7 for non-compliance with believed the former town council- website posting of the FOIA released Hobson accused Robinett of work-
his June 16 FOIA request related Jailed reporter? man and vice mayor was simply ex- materials by a unanimous vote. ing toward a personal agenda rather
to public reports his client offered pressing an ongoing concern for the However as of July 7 the material than working in the town’s best in-
“bribes” to Town Manager Michael The public reports of alleged best interests of the town, an assess- had yet to be posted. terest.
Graham. The attorney said he would “bribes” between SolAVerde and the ment Carter confirmed. “I think a lot After a July 6 work session and spe- “In a casual conversation on March
file a show cause in Warren County town manager were the result of an of people were talking about it back cial meeting Robinett explained the 30, the town manager was obviously
General District Court as to why his early April leak of confidential inter-
request has not been complied with nal town documents to FOIA cham-
according to FOIA legal guidelines.
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seeking legal advice,” Hobson stated serted the so-called “bribes” were the full council and the town attor- of March 30. Referencing the Stan- source, pre-RFP discussions of the
of the “incentives” inquiry. “The projected jobs and economic benefit ney, among others usually including dard Energy RFP sent to his firm by project.
town attorney elected to follow his to the community related to a solar a reporter from the Northern Vir- Robinett after their initial “bribe” According to subsequent state-
own agenda and instead of look- power project here. As retired fed- ginia Daily, if my memory serves me opinion was written, Glass notes ments and information contained
ing out for the town manager and eral energy department employee well. mention of “a manufacturing plant” in the leaked material, Robinett
the Town of Front Royal, he chose Hobson has also repeatedly as- As Hobson has also pointed out, but states he found no “mention of told the Richmond lawyers the “in-
instead to try and trip up the town serted at council meetings since the apparently in contrast to the initial any payments to the Town.” centives” described by Graham on
manager and in so doing has put the “bribe” issue surfaced in the run up information provided by Robinett This comment seems to indicate March 29 were previously unknown
town in legal peril,” Hobson stated. to the May town election, jobs and to Troutman Sanders, the mention that as late as April 26 Glass was still to him or the two councilmen ask-
Rather than focus on the source economic benefit to the commu- of jobs and economic benefit to the viewing the so-called “economic in- ing the “bribe” question on March
of the confidential document leak nity have been a public part of the community were also included in centives” mentioned by Graham as 30. As a result of that information,
as Silek has, Hobson continued to solar proposal discussion since June general terms in Standard Energy’s flat monetary payments to the town, the opinion offered by the law firm
focus her criticism on Robinett’s ac- of 2009 through a series of council RFP. rather than the type of general eco- was that if the town accepted the
tions. “This isn’t the first time the work sessions, EDA meetings and In the April 26 Glass-Robinett e- nomic benefit Standard cited in its top-ranked solar RFP proposal of
town attorney has pushed his own public appearances by the town mail Hobson cited in her June 28 re- RFP and which SolAVerde repeated- Standard Energy that by legal defini-
agenda and it won’t be the last. Until manager last fall. marks and was kind enough to later ly referenced during earlier single- tion it could be construed the town
you make a decision to remove his Discussion of those economic share with us at no charge, Glass
scare tactics it won’t be possible for consequences of a solar project here refers to the “economic incentives”
the Town of Front Royal to move were witnessed by this reporter at cited by Graham and brought to him The entire contents of Front Royal,
forward … We lost a major oppor- a series of June to November 2009 by the town attorney following Hol-
tunity because of this damaging work sessions generally attended by loway and Lauder’s “bribe” queries VA Town Attorney Tom Robinett’s
conflict,” Hobson concluded of the
entire bribe and third party opinion file on solar energy were released
episode. Hobson has also accused
Troutman Sanders of failing to per- shortly before press time July 8 under
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Town of Front Royal, prior to issuing the Freedom of Information Act.
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would be taking bribes through the GDS ranking Standard Energy as the RFP process was initially suggested adamant that RFP rejection, ap-
Readership: town manager’s office. best of some 30 proposals received, by Robinett to make a solar power proved at an April 12 meeting, was
So after spending $100,000 on an on March 29 the town council ap- procurement process legal by going solely due to cost factors. However,
20,000 RFP prepared, issued and reviewed peared to reach a consensus to reject out to bid. Troutman Sanders attorney Megan
and growing by another third party, consultant all responses to the solar RFP. The Robinett and council have been Rahman writes in her “bribe” opin-
Warren County’s ion to Robinett that were the town
to accept the Standard RFP, by state
leading newspaper code a bribe could be construed as
122 W 14th Street, Box 20 being taken by the town based on
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by Robinett.
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Press releases should be Pivot man
emailed to:
layout@warrencountyreport.com Graham found himself at the cen-
ter of the solar proposal because the
Published in a secret location in the notion of a solar power partnership
greater metropolitan area of Limeton. between the town electric depart-
ment and a private solar company
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief:
originated with him as a result of
Daniel P. McDermott
initial discussions with SolAVerde
editor@warrencountyreport.com
about installing solar panels on town
government buildings as a long-term
Managing Editor and Reporter:
energy cost saving measure.
Roger Bianchini
(540) 635-4835
But if he was at the center of an ex-
rogerb@warrencountyreport.com panded idea on bringing solar power
into Front Royal’s electric grid, Gra-
News Reporter: ham also found himself to be one
Carol Ballard of the focal points of opposition to
carol@warrencountyreport.com the entire solar discussion process.
Within council that opposition has
National & Agency Advertising: primarily been generated by Sayre,
Dan McDermott Lauder and Holloway during some-
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Alison Duvall made.
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alisond@warrencountyreport.com wake of the public query by Graham
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Angie Buterakos work session. Following an apparent
(540) 683-9197 consensus being reached to reject the
angie@warrencountyreport.com entire solar RFP, council adjourned
to a closed meeting after Graham
Billing Coordinator: asked what he should do about the
Pam Cole “incentives” tied to the project.
billing@warrencountyreport.com Robinett has stated that the fol-
lowing day in separate phone calls
Graphic Designer: he was asked by both Holloway and
Jeff Richmond Lauder whether the “incentives” dis-
layout@warrencountyreport.com cussed in closed session the previ-
ous day could constitute bribes by
Contributors: legal definition. Those two inquiries
Paula Conrow, Features Writer led to Robinett’s verbal seeking of
Tony Elar, Cartoonist Extraordinaire the second legal opinion from the
Kevin S. Engle, Humor Columnist Richmond law firm of Troutman
Leslie Fiddler, Writer Sanders. Robinett has come under
Viviane Knight, Health Writer fire from Hobson and some council-
Ryan Koch, Cartoonist Extraordinaire men for seeking that opinion with-
Jim Smithlin, Writer out first alerting the full council and
Mary Ellen South, Poet mayor to it.
Timothy R. Thompson, Writer In a final coincidence, on the same
Matt Swain, Business Writer day Silek initially planned to file his
show cause FOIA complaint against
Transcriptionist: the town (July 6), the newly formed
Roya Milotte council and first-week Mayor Tim
dreamindawn82@yahoo.com Darr discusses how to assemble the
facts surrounding the issue in an at-
Circulation: tempt to determine how to move the
Leslie Bennett town beyond the ethical and legal
quicksand pit it now finds itself im-
If you are interested in contributing mersed in (see related story).
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AMP seeking town decision on solar farm here

Decision will come as new mayor, council try to resolve ‘bribe’ issue
announced an energy partnership
with the company created out of the
Front Royal solar discussion.
As AMP Senior Director of Com-
munications Kent Carson told us on
June 9, “We certainly hope to move
forward in Front Royal but you’d
have to talk to them about whether
that will happen or not. But this
doesn’t hinge on any one communi-
ty’s participation. We have 128 com-
munities in 6 states and our contract
with Standard Energy does not hinge
on any one of those members’ par-
ticipation.”
Apparently now AMP will seek
immediate movement toward that
answer within 30 days at a work ses-
sion on the 19th. AMP will present
New Councilman Hollis Tharpe, left, listens as Chris its solar energy plan and the case for
New Front Royal Mayor Tim Darr and outgoing May-
the town’s participation during that
or Gene Tewalt share some thoughts following June Holloway agrees its time to move past the solar bribe
work session.
work session. With one solar bribe discussion under discussion. Holloway may have also been doing a lit-
What AMP and Standard will be
his belt and a lawsuit imminent within his first week, tle lobbying for Tharpe’s vote for vice mayor to be seeking an answer to is whether
Darr may be wondering what he’s gotten himself cast at July 12 meeting. Front Royal will agree to be the host
into. First, Graham told the mayor and nicipal energy network in coming site for the first AMP-Standard En-
council that AMP-Ohio would be years. While the town has rejected a ergy solar field of about 26 acres pro-
By Roger Bianchini seeking to expedite the demolition
seeking an answer on whether the partnership with SolAVerde corpo- ducing 8.07 megawatts of power. The
Warren County Report of the Riverton Dam. Town Man-
town will host an 8-megawatt so- rate offspring Standard Energy, after town would be expected to commit
ager Michael Graham told council
lar field here as part of the energy being introduced to the company by to the purchase of a minimum of 2
Newly installed Front Royal Mayor the Resolution could possibly move
cooperative’s plan to produce 300 way of the town’s 2009 solar power megawatts of solar power from that
Tim Darr found himself immersed in the demolition up by about 30 days
megawatts of solar power in its mu- discussion, on June 8 AMP formally facility.
the sludge of the aftermath of the so- due to procurement procedures and
lar “bribe” inquiry, opinion and elec- permit acquisitions. The sudden
tion-season media leak at his first urgency on the deteriorating dam’s
chairing of the realigned council at a removal comes eight days after the
work session and special meeting on drowning of 9-year-old Ryan War-
July 6. ner (see related stories).
At the Special Meeting convened But back to Darr’s introduction to
at the end of the work session council the socio-political-legal dynamics of
unanimously approved a Resolution his new job:
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its own solar discussion process (see “It just goes on and on and on Darr also said he was not trying to Sat. & Sun. 8 to 3
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sensus that “moving on” was a good ation (see related story). Robinett for the hiring of an assistant within of his office for a special assignment solar RFP’s “for reason” ending the
idea, Darr’s recommendation ran stated that one suggested informa- his office. Later in the discussion to accomplish the internal solar in- threat a bribe might be taken from
into immediate problems from Town tion gatherer, Assistant Town Attor- Robinett questioned the re-estab- vestigation. the company.
Attorney Tom Robinett, himself a ney Sonnett was his employee, not lishment of his professional relation- Robinett pointed out that the “In my opinion there is nothing to
focal point of much of the contro- council’s. He cited the terms of the ship with Sonnett were council to Troutman Sanders opinion on his investigate – and if the media can’t
versy surrounding the “bribe” situ- agreement with the previous council pull the assistant town attorney out bribe inquiry concluded no bribe accept that, this council has no con-
had been taken – “So why are we trol over the media,” the town attor-
Front Royal
here talking about this?” the town ney observed.
attorney asked.
“My recommendation is to let it go Not so fast
altogether,” Robinett said of the sug-
gested internal investigation of the However Tom Conkey said that
Golf Club
bribe question and/or allegations. moving on wasn’t that simple.
“The Troutman Sanders opinion “The damage has been done. The
was a warning,” Robinett said, add- Northern Virginia Daily has pub-
ing that council had rejected the lished this story 10, 12 times imply-
ing that Donnie Poe and Greg Hor-
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the County of Warren. of what has been done.
Now While acknowledging Conkey’s
Showing stance Darr said, “What concerns
me most is the citizens of Front Roy-
“Twilight al – they deserve an answer. I know
Saga: maybe there were personality issues
Eclipse” involved in this. There’s been a lot of
issues involved in this.”
As how to move on was debated,
SolAVerde attorney David Silek,
Now present observing the discussion,
Showing handed a note to Shae Parker. Parker
posed Silek’s question directly to
“Despicable the town attorney – “Is there a duty
Me” to mitigate damages?” Parker read
from Silek’s note. A quick consensus
was reached that an open meeting
was not the proper forum to discuss
that matter.
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Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 Dam drowning
Riverton Dam claims 9-year-old boy’s life

West Virginia youth was visiting relatives, playing on rocks near dam
the initial alarm call at 4:16 p.m. no evidence the boy had been
on Tuesday, June 29. Initial re- washed through the hole down-
sponders included Front Royal river, a plumber’s underwater
Company One and its Swiftwater camera was utilized to confirm
Rescue Team and North Warren that Warner’s body was trapped
Company 10. Also called and re- at a location near where he fell
sponding to the scene were Fred- into the river.
erick County Company 11 with “After multiple attempts over
its water rescue team and the the next hour to afford a rescue
Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office in this area, it was determined
Dive Team. that the water pressure was too
Mabie said with water levels great,” Mabie said in a press re-
down on the Shenandoah River lease released late in the day of
there was no water running over the recovery. “A plan was put into
the top of the dam the day of the place to divert the river flow from
drowning. Mabie said that when this area so rescuers could enter
Warner slipped into the water he the area of the dam that had been
fell into a whirlpool created by undermined. With the assistance
a submerged crack at the dam’s of a private contractor, Donald
base and was immediately pulled Poe Construction and the use of
down and pinned by the force of multiple tons of rock and gravel
the water created by the dam- from Essroc Corporation, work-
aged footing at the base of the ing through the night, a tempo-
dam. It appeared to rescuers that rary diversion dam was erected.
the hole at the dam’s base was the This temporary dam diverted the
Ryan Warner is seen in happier times. Photo courtesy of Sarah Newbraugh- only point at which water was river flow to the south side of the
Harmison who writes: I snapped this picture of Ryan while I was taking yearbook running through the dam. Mabie dam, allowing rescuers to safely
candids this year. It is so him...always smiling, happy and joking around. He was cited a flow rate of 160 cubic feet enter the area where the boy fell
a wonderful kid who was a pleasure to have in my art class every year. He was per second at the point where in. Within an hour of this opera-
always the first to volunteer to help or run an errand and he always greeted you the boy became trapped. With tion, the body was located in this
with a hi or a hug. He will be greatly missed.
By Roger Bianchini
Warren County Report
has “No Trespassing” signs for
the dam itself they do not appear
water and was swept into a large
hole on the north end of the dam Timeline
to prohibit going into the river by the swift water current. Two
The soon to be demolished Ri- around the dam of the eye witnesses said the boy Many agencies worked extremely hard through the night to help
verton Dam claimed its second According to a July 1st WCSO was very quickly pulled under the bring this incident to an end including;
victim in less than three months press release, following inter- water after he fell. The 10-year-
on June 29th. Time of Dispatch: 4:16 PM Stations 10 and 1, WC Special Opera-
On June 30th Warren County tions Team, Advanced Life Support
Fire & Rescue Chief Richard Ma- Ryan was always smiling, happy Arrived on Scene: 4:22 PM
Special Call: 4:28 PM Boat 2
bie confirmed that the body of 9-
year-old Ryan Warner of Bunker
and joking around. He was a won- Special Call: 4:54 PM Game and Inland
Hill, West Virginia, had been re- derful kid who was a pleasure to Fisheries
Special Call: 5:08 PM Frederick Co. Boat 11
covered at 12:59 p.m. that after-
noon. The boy had been playing have in my art class every year. Special Call: 5:42 PM Frederick Co. Sheriff
on or around the Riverton Dam He was always the first to vol- Office Dive Team
Recovery Made: 12:59 PM (Wednesday)
the previous afternoon in the
company of two cousins aged 10 unteer to help or run an errand In Service: 1:40 PM
and 11, when he slipped off rocks
on the upstream side of the dam.
and he always greeted you with Other assisting:
Also present with the boys at the a hi or a hug. He will be greatly • Town of Front Royal- Department of Environmental Services,
time of the accident was a man
identified as Warner’s grandfa- missed. Police Department
ther. Mabie believed Warner’s • Warren County Sheriff ’s Office
relatives at the scene were from • Poe Construction
the Woodstock area though oth- – Sarah Newbraugh-Harmison • ESSROC Corp.
er sources had cited Winchester • HN Funkhauser
as their home. views with family members and old family member borrowed a • McDonalds- South Street
No charges will be brought as a other witnesses, “the three boys cell phone from another person • Papa Johns
result of the drowning following were playing on the upriver side near the dam and called 911.”
a Warren County Sheriff ’s Office of the dam when the nine-year- Mabie said Warren County The investigation was headed by the Warren County Sheriff ’s
investigation. While the town old boy slipped on rocks in the Emergency Services received Office.

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Rescue worker concentrated their efforts at the dam

where it was believed the boy’s body was trapped
and where he was eventually found the following day.
(Photo by Pedro Quinones)
yet another victim of a dam de- lives by getting them out of the
scribed by county emergency boat and away from the deadly
service’s Officer Raymond Cross whirlpool before being swamped
as “a drowning machine.” Prior to himself.
this year’s two fatalities, the last Unfortunately the most recent
fatality at the Riverton Dam was victim, 9-year-old Ryan Warner,
in 2002 when Thomas Walker will never have the opportunity
9 year old Ryan Warner died at Riverton Dam June 29. He is seen here with his died while fishing with his two to find his life’s direction and the
mother, Johnna Warner. Photo courtesy Carrie Warner-Elsea. sons, 17 and 9, near the dam. If heroism that might have lived
Grand was a hero for his service within his own heart.
area under the dam and removed totaling $123,000 to demolish dollars to repair the dam, which
to his country, Walker died a
from the water at 12:59 p.m. to- the dam, the Front Royal Town would have been done totally at
hero credited for saving his sons’ rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
day (June 30).” Council finally voted to accept town expense had the Wildlife
Mabie also told us some water those funds at its March 22nd grants been rejected. The demo-
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the dam’s last use some 70 years estimates of $500,000 to a million That schedule was too late for
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Mayor moves to speed up Riverton Dam demolition

Demolition debate recalled as council moves toward early dam removal
By Roger Bianchini the federal and state Depart- dam’s demolition. That public 22. former town public works direc-
Warren County Report ments of Game & Inland Fisher- hearing was scheduled for March While Mayor Eugene Tewalt, a tor, had initially hoped the dam
ies to pay for the dam’s demoli-
In the wake of the June 29th tion. Total cost of the demolition
drowning of a 9-year-old boy is estimated at $126,000 with the
at the Riverton Dam new Front town responsible for only $3,000
Royal Mayor Tim Darr has called of administrative costs.
a July 6th special meeting of the At a February work session this
Front Royal Town Council. year Carson Lauder called the
According to a July 2nd notice dam a historical structure that
from Council Clerk Jennifer Ber- should be preserved if possible.
ry the intent of the meeting “is The dam was purchased by the
to act on a Resolution declaring town around 1903 and was last
the demolition of the Riverton used to any purpose in 1930.
Dam an ‘emergency’ within the At a council meeting on Feb.
meaning of Section 2.2-4302 (F) 22nd of this year Thomas Sayre
of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as argued against the demolition
amended.” The special meeting is and voted against allowing the
scheduled for the town hall con- application process for the grant
ference room during a scheduled money to proceed. Citing “new”
7 p.m. work session. information from fellow Republi-
The June 29th drowning of 9- can council candidate Joe Swiger,
year-old Ryan Warner of Bunker a former town electric depart-
Hill, West Virginia (see related ment director, Sayre indicated a
story), came just seven weeks af- belief the dam remained useful
ter 51-year-old kayaker Mark D. and could be repaired at a rea-
Grand, a four-tour veteran of the sonable cost to the town. During
Iraq War, drowned after being the council campaign Swiger dis-
sucked into the churning waters puted both state damage assess-
on the dam’s downstream side. ments and repair and upgrade
Grand drowned on April 7 dur- costs estimated at $500,000 to a
ing a time of high water on the million dollars. The town would
Shenandoah River. have been responsible to foot the
Nine-year-old Warner fell off entire bill of any repair effort had
rocks near the dam to the up- the demolition grant money been
stream side while playing during rejected.
a time of very low water on the In the face of Sayre’s initiative
river. Both 2010 fatalities were to kill the grant application pro-
the result of churning whirlpools cess on Feb. 22, Town Manager
created by water flow over the Michael Graham assured council
dam and/or through cracks at the that continuing the application
dam’s base as has often been the process did not commit the town
case in the past. to accepting the money and re-
moving the dam if new informa-
Who’s on first? tion justifying its repair at town
expense came to light. With that
But with council now lining up information in hand, council ap-
behind Darr’s first mayoral initia- proved allowing the grant appli-
tive it certainly appears to be a cation process to proceed by a 5-
case of Monday morning quar- 1 margin, only Sayre dissenting.
terbacking for some. As recently With the issue suddenly in dis-
as March it appeared elements of pute, Shae Parker and Tom Con-
council and perhaps a majority key agreed the public should be
were about to reject a long-dis- allowed to chime in at a public
cussed $123,000 grant through hearing on the advisability of the
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could be preserved to some fu- struction and quarry operator ous tenure on council. After that future use. Mohn explained that launch and retrieval site connec-
ture use, facing the half million to Essroc in helping divert the river option fell through, the potential assessment was a largely a result tions both up and downstream of
million dollar price tag to achieve flow to facilitate the search and availability of federal and state of reduced water flow at the dam the dam’s location. Responding
repairs to a questionable end, the recovery of the missing boy. Oth- grants to accomplish the demoli- as a consequence of increased to questions, Mohn said removal
mayor acquiesced to common er local companies offered sup- tion came after July 1, 2008. public water usage from the river of the dam would have minimal
sense as a vote approached, sug- port oversight and food to work- Sayre did not respond to phone by communities upstream. impact on recreational uses up-
gesting council do the same. ers at no cost at the scene. and e-mail requests for comment Mohn also told council removal stream because currently the
Contacted after the July 6 spe- “It is a real statement about this on the status of the dam. of the dam would improve rec- dam is leaking at its base, among
cial meeting was announced, community as a whole,” Conkey reational uses by allowing canoe other locations, so is not creating
Lauder said he regretted the said of that community support. Professional opinion
tragedies on the river and would On July 2nd Mayor Darr con-
support the new mayor’s effort firmed that he had contacted At work sessions during coun-
to speed up the demolition of 10th District U.S. Congressman cil’s winter discussion of the dam’s
the dam he once hoped could be Frank Wolf ’s office about help on future and following through on
saved. Should the grant money the federal side to expedite the acquiring demolition grant mon-
not be available earlier than to dam’s demolition. Darr said Wolf ey, Virginia Department of Game
accommodate the current fall had replied positively and essen- & Inland Fisheries Regional Fish-
demolition schedule, Lauder said tially said “let us know what you eries Manager Larry Mohn called
he would support the town bor- need.” Darr, who took office on the dam “a high-hazard” struc-
rowing the money from itself July 1, said major questions sur- ture with virtually no potential of
to expedite the demolition, and round not doing anything that
then repay itself with the grant would jeopardize the grant mon-
money. ey while expediting the pace at
Conkey said he thought it was which the demolition occurs. He
critical to speed the demoli- added that the town is responsi-
tion up and believes acquiring ble for procuring a contractor to
the appropriate permits for the perform the demolition, so some
demolition would be the major of the special meeting discussion
stumbling block. Conkey added will involve expediting that por-
that he was especially impressed tion of the process that is under
by the support of the rescue ef- the town’s control.
fort offered by the community. Darr told us initial discussions
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press release that support came to the building of the North Fork
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a great disparity in the river’s lev- don’t think this council has given During its internal debate council
Donahoe’s Florist
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this … more importantly it is a consultant study of the dam’s po-
Public comment – save it life threatening entity. Please re- tential and condition at a cost of
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move it.”
James Hart, chapter secre-
$3,000.
Another speaker, longtime lo-
When words cannot express
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ard Benner. During public com-
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ments at one council meeting Chapter of Trout Unlimited, said, pointed questions.
prior to the March 22nd public
hearing on the dam’s fate, Ben-
“I am here to strongly request
that you vote for the removal of
When was the dam last used by
the town?
Flowers will.
ner asserted that from his own the Riverton Dam … I request Not since 1930, Mayor Tewalt Call us today
personal observations dams were that you provide consistent and informed Harvey.
important structures worldwide commonsense leadership by hav- “Why are we still here talk- 540-635-2815
and so the Riverton Dam should ing this archaic, costly and dan- ing about this?” a baffled Harvey 1-800-806-5182
be preserved. Benner based his gerous obstacle to recreation, asked council on March 22nd. 250 South Royal Ave
stance upon past Christian mis- tourism, safety and fish habitat In a not unfamiliar turnabout, Jean Rudacille, Owner
sionary work he stated he had removed at the Commonwealth’s one month after attempting to
been involved in, in both Africa expense. kill the grant process to enable
and Asia. Jerry Scholder suggested some the dam’s demolition at virtually
Benner suggested that rather fiscal consistency from council. no cost to town taxpayers, Sayre Engle’s Angle: “The Calm Before The Storm”
than demolish the dam, the town “We can’t afford to keep the dam. then made the motion to accept
utilize its attraction as a fishing Don’t spend more money on it - the money. Finally council passed
By Kevin S. Engle fore, and that’s exactly how I like
and recreational spot by charging $3,000 for more studies is a waste that motion without opposition. it. She’s not a bad person, but
a licensing fee for permits to boat of money,” Scholder suggested. she’s my mother-in-law. What
near it as a mean’s of revenue As I drove home from work more do I need to say?
generation. Benner went so far as today, I couldn’t believe how Why now? To terrorize me?
to dismiss the notion of the dam’s beautiful the weather was. Blue That, and because her little girl,
general public danger by suggest- skies, low humidity and temps in my wife, is having a big birthday
ing that records of drownings at the low 80s. Too bad it ain’t gon- this weekend. The mother-in-law
the dam be checked for the blood na last. Why? You’ve heard of and her entourage are popping
alcohol content of past drowning the calm before the storm? This in to surprise her. I’m hoping for
victims. is it. And what a storm it’s gonna a 30 minute meet-and-greet, but
be. I know it’s going to stretch out
Public comment – demolish it In fact, there’s a 97.3% likeli- into a day or two.
hood I’ll be in the hospital when I only have myself to blame.
But apparently no new revela- you read this. Or maybe the nut I’m the idiot who suggested it.
tion about the dam’s future po- house. I’ve been following The I think I still had the high fever
tential or the intoxication level Weather Channel every day for from malaria. Why else would
of past victims was forthcoming the past week, and the outlook I put myself in harm’s way? I
between Sayre and Benner’s re- is downright scary. You see, must have been delirious. Un-
marks on the advisability of sav- there’s something nasty headed fortunately, it’s too late to back
ing the dam and the March 22nd my way and I’m expecting the out now.
public hearing. worst. At this point, it’s less than But as people do before the big
During that public hearing two days out. If I had any intel- one hits, I’m preparing as best
other citizens with direct pro- ligence, I would’ve boarded up I can. I’ve already been to the
fessional and personal connec- the house, thrown Fido into the store to buy supplies. And not
tions to the river called for the car and headed down the road. your typical milk, bread and toilet
But no, I’m still here, ready to paper stuff. That won’t cut it for
dam’s demolition and supported
“hunker down” and do what I can this. I went for the mother-in-law
the evidence presented by state
to protect what’s mine. survival kit. Beer, pretzels and
Game & Inland Fisheries official
The latest forecast puts this Dramamine. And I don’t even
Mohn several months earlier.
one as a Category 3. Twenty- drink. I’ve decided now would
“It doesn’t make any sense to
four hours from now, it’ll increase be an excellent time to start. I
keep it,” Trace Noel told council should’ve grabbed some ear
in strength and be a 4. And when
on March 22. Noel referenced it hits my house, around noon plugs too.
20 years in business on the river on Saturday, it’ll be packing the If you’re religious, pray for me.
and an even longer commitment power of a Category 5 storm. If you’re into the power of posi-
to the river’s health. “It is amaz-
ing that at no cost to council you Lessons: Before you get nervous and
head out of town, I can assure
tive thinking, throw some good
vibes my way. Whatever works
would leave this silent killer in
place.” Your home or my spot in you you’re in no danger. This
“event” is quite localized. In fact,
for you, I’ll take some. And make
it fast.
Of efforts to regulate citizen
activities around the dam as Ben-
Linden. it’s not really a Hurricane at all.
It’s something worse. It’s my If he can’t take it, the author
ner had suggested and council at-
tempted with installation of “No
Call 540 631 4188 mother-in-law. And she’s com-
ing to town.
will spend the weekend by him-
self. In a hotel. He’s requested
Trespassing” signs at the dam,
Noel added, “I don’t think you
or cell: 703 536 6929 Her name is Helen Keller.
That’s right. But not the famous
the padded room.
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Church standoff suspect undergoing mental evaluation

Rumors flew wild as Father’s Day church standoff began in Linden
initial treatment. being transported to the emergency
Following the June 20th church room from jail.
standoff, perhaps not coincidentally Orndorff said after being taken
occurring on Father’s Day, Sutherly into custody on May 30th, her son
was initially charged with felony had been so agitated that he fell
counts of destruction of church while kicking at the lockup cell bars
property, breaking and entering and cracked his head open, requir-
with the intent to commit a felony ing stitches. But after kicking a re-
and violation of a protective order sponding rescue squad officer on
issued in Shenandoah County. From the way to the emergency room,
information acquired from War- Sutherly was booked for assault
ren County Sheriff Daniel T. McEa- of an officer in the performance of
thron the protective order charge his duties. That ensuing two weeks
stemmed from Sutherly’s activities were time her son was not getting
the evening prior to the church
break-in. According to his mother,
Travis Jay Sutherly Sutherly sought to see his 4-year-
old daughter that weekend despite
from nearby Mt. Weather in Clarke a protective order filed by his wife
County, Sutherly gave himself up af- on June 2nd. That protective order Bringing the World to You
The WCSO’s mobile command post in a re-fitted

ter partially undressing.
According to Sutherly’s mother,
was filed several days after Sutherly
barricaded himself alone in his own One Glass
school bus blocks the road to church were standoff
occured at top of hill of John Marshall Highway near
Dianne Orndorff of Maurertown,
her son left painted messages on the
Maurertown home.
“He needed a hug from his little at a Time.
Linden. wall of the church as he had three girl and she let him have it,” Orn-
By Roger Bianchini afternoon of Sunday, June 20th,

weeks earlier when he had barricad-
ed himself in his own home. Those
dorff said of her understanding of
her son’s pre-standoff trip to see his
Daily Menu
Warren County Report neither rumor was true, though the messages were religious in nature wife and child. Orndorff said her Wed. to Sun.
second was closer having at least and referenced the Book of Revela-
The initial reports our publisher one element of truth to it – a man tion and the story of the Seven Seals,
son and his wife were not officially
separated but that her son’s increas- 11 -9
Dan McDermott got from D.C.- holed up in a church. she said. ingly erratic behavior had scared his
based media outlets was that the FBI
was closing in on Warren County’s Through the cracks
“He believes in God. But while wife, leading to the protective order Tastings
he’s in this depression he thought of June 2nd.
most famous or infamous couple, God put him on this mission and he According to Orndorff, while her Fri. - Sun.
so-called “White House gatecrash-
ers” Tareq and Michaele Salahi in
That man was 39-year-old Tra-
vis Jay Sutherly of 1171 Sugar Hill
had everything turned around in his
mind because of his problem – he
son was in the Shenandoah County
lockup immediately after that May
2:00 - 4:00
their Mosby Estates subdivision; Roads, Maurertown, who locked interpreted things wrong,” Orndorff 30th incident at his home, he was
then that a AK-47 wielding man had himself in the Grace Bible Fellow- told us. That problem she said sev- exhibiting signs of a mental disorder
holed up in a nearby church after ship Church of local minister and eral psychiatric evaluations have re- she and Travis have been unsuc-
terrorizing Linden area subdivi- builder Larry Andrews in the early cently indicated is manic-depression cessfully seeking timely treatment
sions. morning hours of Father’s Day. or bipolar disorder. for since. On May 30th she filed a
My first thought was that on the After nearly 11 hours of commu- Orndorff said her son was first temporary detention order to allow
eve of his wife’s TV stardom (Bravo nication with the suspect, mostly by hospitalized for behavioral prob- her son to be picked up by authori-
Network-Real Housewives of DC) phone by the WCSO’s Crisis Nego- lems in Winchester about a year af-
124 E Main Street
ties for his own safety. But Orndorff
had Tareq gone mad from fame jeal- tiation Team; and visual observation ter his father Mark Sutherly’s 2001 said her son ended up spending Front Royal, VA
ousy and run amuck?!!?
But no – at least not yet – as Mc-
and direct communications facili-
tated by an armed personnel ve-
death in a motorcycle accident. But
she said until recently he appeared
two weeks in jail, from May 30 to
June 15, after kicking a Shenandoah
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harmed. Orndorff said she speaks to was not asked to disrobe. “ONE Most
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he was sent to Western State. She
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ndorff said her son had set off on
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“He told me, ‘Mom, I don’t know if
I can make it in prison.’ He sent me a
letter to his daughter to only open if
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something happens to him in there.
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the kind of mental help he needed, doctor could not see Travis Sutherly
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Northwestern Community Services “Travis was so excited to get that
and diagnosed with bipolar disor- appointment. His Aunt Wanda was
of the Linden area church by phone www.thedivanails.com
at 5:40 a.m. Father’s Day morning.
der, or manic-depression. However going to take him down there and Orndorff confirmed that call came
a second diagnosis from a different spend the day with him,” Dianne from her. Approximately 11 hours
Northwestern staffer later contra- Orndorff says. movie you wanted to see again.
later, after ongoing negotiations by
dicted the initial one, she said. – “I But that appointment came one LIBRA (September 23 to October
telephone and eventual direct ob-
guess he had calmed down and was weekend too late to head off Tra- servation of and communication
22) Money matters should be worked
talking normal that day,” she said of vis Sutherly’s confrontation with au- with the suspect within the barri-
out, even if it takes time away from a
the second diagnosis. thorities in Warren County and his caded church, Sutherly was arrested
more romantic situation. Better to set-
Sutherly was eventually released pending legal problems here. “without incident” according to a
tle things before feelings turn hard and
on a $5,000 secured bond to Orn- WCSO press release issued the day angry on all sides.
dorff and her husband John on the Help the hard way of the incident.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Start- SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-
condition they get Sutherly a psy- However that “without incident” ing something new is always exciting ber 21) A job-related problem could • On J
chiatric evaluation that day, June 15. On June 30, WC Sheriff McEathron arrest may further indicate the trou- for the adventurous Aries. And here’s turn out to be less troublesome than it speare’
Orndorff said her son’s bipolar diag- said Sutherly was being held without bled situation of Travis Sutherly. the good news: This time you might be seemed at first. Just a few moments of Venice”
nosis was confirmed by staff at Win- bond and was at Western State for a McEathron said Sutherly “partially able to get some assistance in helping talk ’twixt the parties resolves every- Registe
chester Medical Center and it was mental evaluation. Sutherly’s mother disrobed” as he gave himself up. We you finish what you’ve started. thing to everyone’s satisfaction. beth, th
suggested Sutherly get an appoint- said after the failed attempts to get asked the sheriff if his officers had TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Put SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to printed
ment with a psychiatrist. Given the immediate treatment for her son, asked Sutherly to disrobe in order to your daydreaming penchant on hold December 21) The Sagittarian Archer control
names of three area psychiatrists, she is just grateful the June 20th in- assure he was not armed. for now, and face the facts as they are, takes aim at health and fitness issues
the family could not get an appoint- not as you’d like them to be. Your cus- this week. Watch your diet, and try to • On
ment before Aug. 20, she said. Or- tomary hardheaded approach to put more exercise time into your typi- slab ins
ndorff said she got unsatisfactory “deals,” etc., would be called for. cally busy schedule. discove
responses from NW Community GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Prob- CAPRICORN (December 22 to Jan- called t
Services and Valley Health when she lems beyond your control might delay uary 19) As you continue to focus on a to solvi
attempted to secure earlier appoint- some of your plans. But things should career or job change, it’s a good time to a writt
ments. start to get back to normal by midweek. look over some of your rarely used “dead”
“He was, I was crying out for help The weekend could bring an unexpect- skills and see where they can fit into
and we couldn’t get anybody,” Orn- 10 ed (but welcome) visitor. your future workplace plans. • On J
dorff said of attempts to get Sutherly CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s a AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- ologist
immediate attention for his deterio- good time to buckle down and tackle ary 18) A loved one’s health might be look at
rating mental state. settlem
those unfinished tasks so you’ll be worrisome, but there’s good news by
After visiting a doctor in Wood- ready to take on other projects. The midweek. Expect people who share believe
stock on June 17th to get blood week’s end could bring an invitation your ideas and your goals to try to con- for Inc
pressure medication, Travis told his from a most surprising source. tact you by the week’s end. was wi
mother he “spilled everything to the Registration Deadline Saturday July 31. Opening Day for the the 16th
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Mixed PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
doctor.” That doctor told Sutherly Fall 2010 Season Saturday September 11, 2010.
signals could create a few stressful A colleague’s request that makes the • On
that he appeared to be bipolar and moments for the Lion. But by mid- typically perceptive Pisces feel John T.
that he should see a psychiatrist $55.00 for the week, explanations should help ease uncomfortable is a request you proba- ing Te
as soon as possible. Orndorff said first child and $45.00 for each additional sibling. the tension. The weekend is party time! bly will want to turn down. The week- teachin
she called Valley Health officials in Fall 2010 In person registration dates: Share it with someone special. end favors family get-togethers. er real
Woodstock and pleaded for an ap- Saturday July 10 - July 17 - July 24 & Sunday July 25 VIRGO (August 23 to September BORN THIS WEEK: You have a Americ
pointment prior to Aug. 20. 10:00 am to 2:00pm 22) This is a good “catching up” week gift for making others feel warm and offered
However with none forthcoming,
for finishing tasks, calling old friends wanted. Even newcomers feel like old teacher
Travis’s Aunt Wanda secured an ap-
pointment with a psychiatrist she
and maybe reading that book you friends. licity fo
knew in Harrisonburg. While that
haven’t opened yet or renting that © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. local sc
role sin
Dayton
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Moving beyond wine & cheese at Vino E Formaggio

limited to that. so there, created by Failmezger py Hour” held from 5-7 p.m. on
“You can buy a glass to drink on himself on a sleek red and silver Fridays at Vino E Formaggio are
the premises or to take out. You machine. donated to the Humane Society.
can also buy it by the bottle, six- Another service he provides is He is also open to promoting
pack, case or a truck load. giving mass discounts for wed- Main Street, he said, and cited
“The prices of the wine are al- ding parties. “Caterers,” he said, examples of mutual co-operation
ready retail, but my goal is to “often don’t want to deal with the among downtown businesses, his
get the volume of wine I buy to special liquor license, so parents included.
a certain point so I can go to the or the bride and groom have to Hours are Wednesday to Sat-
vendors and buy first-rate wine deal with it. I can act as a wine urday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and
for even less, resulting in a re- consultant for them.” Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
duced price that I will pass on to Failmezger supports close com- Call 540-635-2812 or visit cfail-
the consumers,” he said. munity ties. For example, a per- mezger@vinoeformaggio.com.
He also mentioned that when centage of the profits, from “Yap-
people consume wine in-house,
the corking fee is far less than in
D.C.
What has made this wine bar
successful in Front Royal?
Gulf Coast Gala
The toast is to you - Christian Failmezger pours to
expanded options at Vino E Formaggio. And don’t for-
“Front Royal is about to shake July 17, from 6-9. An event to benefit the clean
off a Depression and become a up in the Gulf of Mexico at Vino e Formaggio on
get about the weekly “Yappy Hour” - 5-7 p.m. Fridays
very attractive little town,” he
- when a percentage of sales goes to the Julia Wag- Main Street.
said, and continued, “we have
ner Animal Shelter.
the correct demographic, with a There will be light appetizers, wine tasting, live
By Carol Ballard are both domestic and imported. direct line straight down I-66 to jazz trio, and an art auction. In addition to the
Warren County Report “Each wine or beer tasting has Washington, D.C. and a growing
a theme,” Failmezger said, “For sophisticated population moving proceeds from the music cover charge and
Vino E Formaggio means “wine example, white wine might be of- out here, but we also have all so- the auction, Vino e Formaggio will donate $.50
and cheese” in Italian, but the fered exclusively at one of them, cio-economic groups coming in to the Fund for every beer and every glass of
gourmet shop at 124 East Main or perhaps something from a right now. We have higher end wine sold, and $1.00 for every bottle sold for on
Street in Front Royal offers a lot particular country, like South Af- products that couldn’t be found premise consumption.
more than that. rica.” Recently a beer tasting fea- until recently and beer and wine
Christian Failmezger, manager, tured Brooklyn Brewery. that no one else has.”
sommelier and partial owner, has Anything special people need You can also get a good espres- All proceeds go to the Gulf Restoration Network.
extended the hours and is excited to know about wine tasting?
about his dinner menu. “Dinner “I pour, you taste,” he said.
is at Seven!” he says, “People can The store was fashioned af-
come in around 6:50 p.m., get a ter “enotikas”, small restaurants
drink and around 7 p.m. we count found in the Mediterranean that
heads and make dinner for that not only have drinks, but also
many. We will be hiring a chef offer simple food which can be
within the next month and we’re eaten in-house. Sandwiches and
working on an advanced menu, simple offerings include cheese
but the menu will be a surprise. plates, ham, olives and bread.
“We serve dinners from Vino E Formaggio’s bread is
Wednesday to Saturday and will baked locally, using organic flour
soon include brunch on Sundays. imported from a farmer on the
We can seat about 35 people and eastern shore. Failmezger has
take-out is available. gone to an extra effort to secure
“I like to get produce from farm- the best-tasting bread possible.
ers’ markets and I visit the Front Failmezger’s background? “I
Royal Market frequently. Meat grew up in Rome, Munich and
comes from a local high-quality Vienna,” he said, “and worked
meat company and probably we’ll my way as a sommelier through
serve fish on Fridays. The menu 5 years of University while study-
may change slightly or include ing law. I conducted wine tours
more dishes when the new chef is from Austria to Italy.” He liked
hired, he said, because each chef it so much that, after obtaining
has their own style and favorite his degree, he abandoned it and
dishes.” stayed with wine.
Vino E Formaggio is already “It’s a lot more interesting than
a successful wine bar with wine law,” he remarked.
tasting on Fridays and Saturdays Although “Bringing the world
and beer on Sunday afternoons to you one glass at a time” is his
from 2-5:30 p.m. Wine and beer philosophy, purchases are not
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Arrests in lottery ticket thefts Stolen credit cards South Fork Bridge geotechnical to start on Wednesday July 21, 2010 parade participants: Blue Ridge Av-
investigations travel delays at 6:00 pm . The following streets will enue and Cloud Street from Short
be closed in order for the line up of Street to Jackson Street; Church
The Town of Front Royal Depart-
ment of Environmental Services has
been notified by VDOT that their
consultant MACTEC will begin geo-
technical investigations along North
Shenandoah Avenue and along West
Pam’s European
Strasburg Road beginning at the end
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sister duo were in possession of the that will occur during the Annual
Sept. 21, 2010
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tickets and were passing those stolen Fireman’s Parade which is scheduled
tickets at various locations. Darron
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Street from Prospect Street to Jack- 5:00 pm. and parking restrictions will be lift- Friday night. Carol Ann Counts, 45, alin, Percocet, and Oxycodone after
son Street; and Jackson Street from The Front Royal Police Department ed. was arrested for possession of Rit- police were called to the 7-11 store
Church Street to Blue Ridge Avenue. request that during the time these
These streets will be closed begin- streets are closed that no vehicles be Front Royal woman arrested on
ning at 4:15pm.
The parade will start at Blue Ridge
parked on the roadways.
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lice had been advised that a female fied the pills as controlled substances by the club. She also participated meets each Wednesday at 7 a.m. at
subject sitting in a vehicle was pos- and arrested Counts on the posses- Lane closures for north fork in two area-wide service projects: The Apple House in Linden, VA.
sibly intoxicated. Upon arrival, police sion charges. Counts was released by bridge packaging food for Rotarians Against
found Counts and identified her. Po- the magistrate on an unsecured bond Hunger, and helping out at An Inter- Man charged with attempted
lice were given consent to search her and will appear in the Warren Coun- The Town of Front Royal Energy Re- national Affair of Wine & Food, an malicious wounding
vehicle and found a container with ty General District Court on July 20 source Department will be installing event to raise funds to help eradicate
pole lights on the North Fork Bridge polio worldwide. Front Royal police arrested a Front
Monday, July 12 – Thursday, July 15 Mrs. Ecton was presented the Ro- Royal man after a fight on June 23
from 7:00am – 4:00pm. Motorists tarian of the Year award by Club and charged him with attempted
Master the
are asked to use caution in this area President June Rinehart at the Linden malicious wounding. Police respond-
as lanes will be closed during the in- Rotary’s annual awards ceremony on ed to the fight call in the 600 block
stallation process. For more informa- June 30. of Belair Avenue at 11:20 pm last
skills
tion please call the Energy Resource The Rotary Club of Linden had a Wednesday night. Upon arrival, wit-
Department at (540)635-3027. very busy year. The club joined with nesses advised police that Thomas A.
Warren County to celebrate comple- Ashby, who lives in the 600 block of
employers
Rotary Club of Linden names tion of the Linden Park Playground Belair Avenue, had chased a female
Rotarian of the Year in April. Partnering with the county, around the yard with a large knife,
the club raised nearly $40,000 in sup- threatening to kill her. Police found
want! port of the project to build the first

playground in Linden. Club mem-
bers also helped with installation
Ashby inside the house and, after a
brief struggle, arrested Ashby and
took him to the Warren County Jail.
of the playground equipment and Ashby was charged with being Drunk
spreading mulch. Funds raised this In Public and Attempted Malicious
Our friendly and patient trainers offer year helped the Linden Rotary meet Wounding. He was held without
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bond and will appear in the Warren
County General District Court on
tion program for seniors and people July 27 on the charges.
with disabilities, feed underprivi-
Upcoming Classes in July Include: leged children in Rio de Janeiro, and Hospital camps give teens chance
fund scholarships for two graduating to explore health careers
Microsoft Word 2007, Basic Skyline High School seniors.
Microsoft Word 2007, Intermediate Originally sponsored by the Rotary Visitors to Warren Memorial Hos-
Microsoft Word 2007, Advanced The Rotary Club of Linden is proud Club of Front Royal, the Rotary Club pital over the last two weeks may have
to announce that Barbara Ecton is of Linden was chartered in April noticed an abundance of eager teen-
the recipient of this year’s Rotarian
Also available, Microsoft Excel 2007
of the Year award. A charter member
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agers in scrub tops imprinted with with funding from a grant of nearly all levels will be offered during the
Camp M*E*D (Mentoring Everyone’s $8,000 from the Virginia Hospital & morning time slots, Levels 1, 2 and
Dream). Since 2003 the hospital has Healthcare Association. 3 will also be offered during the eve-
offered a 3-day summer camp to help ning. Cost is $50.00, with a class limit
young people get enthused about ca- Swimming Lessons of 10 per level and time. Registration
reers in health care. will begin July 6th.
Fourteen rising eighth and ninth The Warren County Parks and For more information contact the
graders attended Camp M*E*D I Recreation Department will be Parks and Recreation office, Monday
at the hospital June 15-18 to learn sponsoring Swimming Lessons for through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm at
about a variety of healthcare profes- those ages 5 years and up, Monday 540-635-7750. Registration will be
sions. The camp included hands-on through Thursday, July 12th through taken till July 9th or when class limit
learning experiences such as CPR, July 22nd at the Claude A. Stokes Jr. is reached.
using laparoscopic surgical instru- Community Swimming Pool. Level 1
ments and suturing, as well as visits through 6, with class times varying; Continued pg 26
to several hospital departments and
equipment and technology demon-
strations. Emergency services per-
sonnel brought a Warren County
Fire & Rescue ambulance and fire
truck and Air Care medical transport
helicopter and shared what they do
every day. The group also learned
about nutrition, proper hand wash-
ing techniques, fire safety and more.
Campers tried walking a straight
path while wearing special glasses
that simulate alcohol impairment.
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Coolidge leads annual ‘Ryder Challenge’ to St. Andrew’s

He had a fleeting flirtation row. This is the year for revenge,” permanent fixture on our golfing
with playing with the big guys at said Coolidge, dourly. “These calendar where we renew long-
the historic St. Andrew’s course guys take the game seriously.” term friendships and rivalries
about 20 years ago. Knowing his However, when asked how bad while enjoying a week of great,
way around, he managed to get you have to be, to be dropped,
tee times and dates for the annual Cal responded, “Unless you (vol-
challenge match June 29-July 3. untarily) drop out, you’re in!” PINOCCIOS
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Cal Coolidge, local banker golfers, got to pick and arrange helping the community to changing the world.
named for a distant cousin - yes, transportation and accommoda-
the 30th president of the Unit- tions for the eight-man team that
ed States - is back home from a has played courses ranging from Every member-owner has a voice and contributes
trip to St. Andrew’s golf course our own Shenandoah Valley to to their organization either through direct contact,
in Scotland where he led a U.S. Galway Bay, Ireland, to Pennina
team in the 20th Ryder Cup Chal- on Portugal’s Algarve peninsula, education or by participating on the Board of
lenge against a team he casually and Celtic Manor, Wales. He also Directors. As a cooperative member-owner you
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Continued from pg 23 rockin’ 10 track project contains all all the warriors of the Armed Forces ress, Virginia State Police are re- collision. The few seconds it takes to
new music recorded in the spirit of who continue to fight for our free- minding all drivers and passengers buckle up could save your life on the
the freedom of the ride. doms and enable us to feel the wind of the state law that now requires all road.”
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based singers performing all new Virginia law on seat belt usage for un- traffic crashes statewide. None of
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RIDE. Distributed digitally on 1 women who enjoy the freedom of the Commons Shopping Center will give riding unbuckled or if persons under between 15 and 20 years of age lost
July through The Orchard, this hard open road and a heartfelt thanks to away a free 32 oz. cup of McAlister’s age 18 are not properly restrained, it their lives in traffic crashes.*
Famous Sweet Tea with no purchase is the driver who can be charged with Throughout the summer months,
necessary on July 29. a safety belt violation. Virginia State Police will be concen-
As of July 1, 2010, in Virginia: trating on occupant restraint viola-
Virginia State Police remind teens Children from birth through seven tions through enforcement and edu-
to buckle up years of age must be safely secured cation as part of the Click It or Ticket
New July 1 Seatbelt Law Focuses on in a child safety restraint (to include campaign. Statistics show that with
16 & 17-year-old Passenger Safety booster seats.) the proper use of seat belts, drivers
Those passengers between the ages and passengers are 40 percent less
With the summer season in prog- of eight and 17 must wear a seat belt likely to be fatally injured during a
while riding in the backseat and front traffic crash.
seat of a vehicle.
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buckled up. Deaths due to traffic crashes
OCCASIONS “We lose far too many young peo- lowest in eight years
Weddings, Birthdays, ple in traffic crashes on Virginia’s
Anniversaries, highways because they fail to use a During the July 4 holiday, traffic
Serenades, seat belt,” said Colonel W. Steven Fla- fatalities declined once again across
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tendent. “Too many teens think they that state police responded to dur-
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hicles, three of those killed were not
wearing safety belts. The Accomack
County fatality involved a motorcy-
cle, in which the rider was wearing a
helmet.
Alcohol was a factor in one of the
fatal crashes. The 2010 Independence
Day statistical counting period began
at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2010, and
concluded at midnight Monday, July
5, 2010.
Community Announcement “While it is encouraging to see a
drop in traffic fatalities, the numbers
Andy Guest/ Shenandoah River State Park will hold its Ju-
nior Ranger Day Camp for children 7 – 12 years old during
the week of July 26 to 30 and repeating August 2 to 6. Sessions WANTED:
run from 10am to 12 noon each day. Activities will include
an introduction to the Park, hikes, nature study, and crafts all Front clip for
designed to enhance a child’s awareness of, and appreciation
for, the natural environment. Each child will receive a Shenan-
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Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 The news
shouldn’t be a reason for drivers and State Police Superintendent. “In fact, time when traveling to and from
Local traditional music passengers to let their guard down

when they are behind the wheel,” says
Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia
it is just as important as ever to urge
motorists to make safe choices while
driving: to buckle up and take their
their destination.”
In addition to responding and
investigating more than 700 traf-
ensemble shines fic crashes statewide, Virginia State
In-Town
Police also cited 10,872 speeders
and 2,756 reckless drivers. Placed
under arrest by state police were 152
Tractor Trailer Parking drunken drivers. State police cited
977 safety belt violations and 383
child safety seat violations, and as-
sisted 3,561 motorists.
During the holiday weekend, 75
percent of Virginia State Police’s
uniformed workforce was working
and participating in the annual Op-
eration C.A.R.E., an acronym for the
Combined Accident Reduction Ef-
fort. The state-sponsored, national
program emphasizes safe driving
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Some local musicians from Loose Strings brought home some of Front Royal Vol. Fire & Rescue Dept. Send your news briefs to:
the “bacon” of over $4,000 in prizes awarded at the Carroll County
Farm Museum Fiddler’s Convention of June 13. Band members
221 N. Commerce Ave. briefs@warrencountyreport.com
winning included John Kovac, first place in ‘special performer’ 635-2540 ext. 1 or 636-7945
category; and Patrick McCauley, second place for ‘old time banjo’
and third place for harmonica. The traditional music show and
competition attracted contestants from as far away as Florida and
Alaska . Pictured from left to right are Patrick McCauley, banjo; New state laws in effect as of July 1
Judith Floyd, Marimbula; John Kovac, harp; and Barbara Stevens,
guitar. Just give me some of that old time religion – and music!!! By Dan McDermott
Congrats folks. Warren County Report
Many new laws will take effect on July 1st in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Among them are:
Winchester Workforce Connection July
Re-Employment Workshop schedule • Assisted living facilities may provide alcoholic beverages to residents in dining areas or their pri-
vate rooms without an ABC license.
• July 14, 2010 New! Individual Mock Interviews- Offered one • ABC stores may offer wine and liquor tastings in certain circumstances
day a month by appointment only. Length of appointment is • Tightening regulation of rates charged for motor vehicle title loans
approx. one hour. Call 540-722-3415 to schedule your inter- • Courts may appoint a vocational expert to determine the earning potential of a person when it in
view. dispute over child or spousal support
• Ongoing- Resume review by appointment- Call and schedule • Potential jurors have to show photo ID or sign a form to verify their identity
a free resume consultation with Samantha Greenfield. Ap- • DUI driving suspensions will run consecutively with any other suspensions ordered by the court
pointment is approx. 30 minutes. • An infant born but still attached by an umbilical cord is still a separate independent person in ho-
• July 27, 2010 @ 9:30am Professional Resume Writing This micide cases. (Stems from a tragic Lynchburg, VA case.)
seminar will discuss creating a professional and winning re- • Persons with a concealed weapons permit can carry a concealed weapon into a restaurant that
sume. Learn how to best present your information and gain serves alcohol but cannot drink.
valuable pointers. • Anyone who can legally carry a firearm can keep a loaded handgun in their vehicle provided it is
• July 13, 2010 @ 9:30am Mastering the Electronic Job Search - locked in a secure container or compartment.
This workshop covers: What is the Electronic Job Search, Rea- • A pharmacist may require proof of identification before dispensing Schedule II drugs and must
sons to Use the Internet, Online Resumes, Links to Jobs, Job keep records of who gets them.
Search Engines and Networking Sites, Job Search Keywords & • No Virginia citizen can be required to obtain individual health insurance. (This is the subject of
Phrases, Online Networking, Job Boards, Virginia Workforce dispute between the Commonwealth and the federal government.)
Connection, Applying for Jobs at Hiring Kiosks, Basic Email • For zoning and other purposes, localities must treat an assisted living facility with 8 or fewer el-
and Voice Mail Etiquette derly and/or disabled residents as a single family residence.
• July 20, 2010 @ 9:30am Finding the Hidden Job Market - This • Drivers on a 4-lane highway MUST move over when passing public safety or tow/construction
seminar discusses how to organize your job search and seek vehicles displaying blue, red or amber lights.
out the 80% of jobs that are filled by personal contact and/or • New license plate option are offered including a ‘buy local’ plate and one advocating for pro
never advertised. choice.
• Ongoing- Job Networking Club (Tuesday’s 8:30am – 10:00 • Speed limits on highways can be raised to 70 mph.
am) Meet with other job seekers to discuss the joys and frus- • All localities can regulate and prohibit sales, fundraising and the distribution of handbills, advertis-
trations of job hunting, share ideas ing and literature on highways and medians.
• August 3, 2010 @ 9:30am Preparing for the Interview Learn
how to effectively interview. Tips on preparing for the inter- A good rundown of some of the the laws that passed and those that failed this year is in a document
view, the interview itself, and following up. on warrencountyreport.com
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cinated by my experience with “Ms. on a high stool, nursing her wine shelter -- joining Albert, their 14-
Luann,” a Reiki master. glass. year-old dog, recently were two cats,
Back to Len who is also touting a re-named Malcolm and Neville,
new thing for Front Royal - a mas- (Len and Luann now have a family and Rochester, a part Jack Russell
ter gardener program supported by of pets from the Front Royal animal terrier).
the Agriculture Extension Service.
It got its roots (pun intended) in a
Reliance Woods
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folks’ were given their own plots of
land to cultivate by the government.
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families of my era in post-war Brit- reductions to savvy
ain continue to till the soil on what dB buyers who act quickly.
ture uilde
are called “allotments.” ea
rs
Len calls it “community garden- Build now or later using
ing” and hopes it catches on here. our suggested builders
He’s still trying to find the right or yours. All lots have
people in town and/or county gov- approved perc sites and
ernment to talk to, believing he may
Len Sherp and his wife, Luann Jacobs with Albert, are ready to go.
be on a winner. “It kinda makes you
left, and new addition Rochester. eat your lawn if you turn the grass
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and his wife, Luann Jacobs, set their upstairs bedrooms with Luann. home grown (in Arlington) figs to
themselves apart from most of us
by doing interesting but unfamiliar
In explaining the Reiki system of
healing, Luann said she’d do a dem-
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Rahman in the Troutman Sanders

SOLAR from pg 10 CHURCH from pg 17
opinion indicated that virtually any
the town attorney annually and suggestion of benefit tied to any to fish and try to cool down in the
asked if perhaps it could appoint proposal when multiple bidders river.
a second town attorney at its first are involved could be considered a “I think he had every inten-
regular meeting of the new fiscal bribe. tion of going fishing when he left
year to perform the desired assign- “If someone says the police de- here,” she said.
ment. partment should buy a certain
Robinett doubted that course, model car because it gets better Suicide & revelations?
suggesting the Town Charter en- mileage and will last longer, by
abled the appointment of only one state code 18.2-446 cited in the Sheriff McEathron also con-
town attorney at a time. Rahman opinion that is a bribe,” firmed some additional details
Parker said that if the assistant Conkey said. of the incident with us. He said
town attorney’s involvement in the department had initially
the internal investigation wasn’t That’s a wrap been informed Sutherly might be
possible, perhaps the town attor- armed.
ney himself should summarize the Finally Robinett was instructed
“That was enough for us,” the
Troutman Sander opinion indi- to work with the council clerk to
sheriff said in explaining why law
cating the town had done nothing assemble the minutes and time
enforcement responders had not
wrong. However he added, “If you line of all meetings and discussions
made themselves visible to the
imply a bribe was considered, you related to the solar discussion for
suspect inside the church as they
imply a bribe was offered, which is presentation at an Aug. 16 work
negotiated by phone with him
where some of us have gotten into session.
throughout the day.
trouble.” “I can look around this table and
“He was challenging us to come
tell you’re all tired of it. This is my
in and get him,” McEathron said.
Same page? first meeting and I’m tired of it,”
“He said he didn’t believe we were
Darr concluded of the solar bribe
there because he couldn’t see us.”
Later in the discussion Graham discussion.
After the meeting at which he Sheriff McEathron said that
agreed the town needed to get past Sutherly had barricaded himself
the issue. also suggested all councilmen pre-
pare themselves adequately before inside the church by piling furni-
“Mr. Robinett is right – this has ture and other objects up against
gone on way too long,” Graham carrying future discussions to the
meeting level, Darr said he was not the doors and windows. The sus-
told council. pect then painted over the inside
Summarizing the solar process, discouraged by what he admitted
was a longer than anticipated so- of the church windows above
Graham pointed out that the move where his barricade stopped.
from a single source discussion to lar bribe discussion during his first
meeting as mayor. But is his hope Sutherly’s mother said she
a multiple source RFP process al- is fearful her son may have in-
tered the rules of discussing eco- of positive movement forward
from the morass of the solar bribe tended that police come in and
nomic consequences of proposals. end his misery that day in the
However he added pointedly, “At issue within 30 days possible, we
church. “He believes in God, so
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vate sector that no bribe was ever Good luck, Mr. Mayor. Sheriff McEathron whether his
offered. However Conkey added department’s investigators had
that the state code cited by Megan rogerb@warrencountyreport.com any inkling why Sutherly chose
that location to retreat to – did he
have a connection to the Grace
Fellowship Church, we asked. DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER:
All lines of insurance: McEathron said Sutherly was not
a church member and did not ap-
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ondary Assistant Director, high 

school Mathematics teacher, and
mentor to the seniors. Dodge
spoke to the need for strong,
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Christian leaders in today’s world. 
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The Contemporary Christian 
Band Trinity’s Branches from Ri- 
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verton United Methodist Church 
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performed, as did solosit Chelsea 
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Flickinger. 
Riverfront Christian School, 
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located at 55 E. Strasburg Road, 
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offers pre-school through twelfth 
From left are graduating senior Ryan C. Bailey, Riv- grade, with a focus on academics, 
erfront Christian School Director Cindy Martin, and leadership, and social skills from
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graduating senior Andrew K. Fournier a Biblical perspective. A wide va-
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Riverfront Christian School, in ients of the Front Royal – Warren riety of academic, social, ministry, 
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Front Royal, Virginia, held its high 
school graduation on May 28, 
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2010 at Riverton United Method- 
ist Church. Graduates Ryan Cal- 

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houn Bailey and Andrew Kimber 
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Fournier received their diplomas 
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as well as several awards. 
Ryan Calhoun Bailey served as

Valedictorian. Bailey is a graduate
of the 2010 Front Royal Chamber
of Commerce Leadership Train-
ing. He received the Association
of Christian Schools Interna-
tional Distinguished High School
Award in Academics. During
the senior banquet, Bailey was
awarded the Warren Memorial
Hospital Scholarship. This $5,000
award is presented to only one
graduating senior each year in
Warren County who plans to en-
ter the medical field. Upon enroll-
ment to Shenandoah University,
Bailey received the Shenandoah
University Academic Scholarship
for $46,000. He has been accept-
ed into the Pre-Admit program
for the Doctor of Pharmacy pro-
gram at Shenandoah University.
Andrew Kimber Fournier re-
ceived the Association of Chris-
tian Schools International Dis-
tinguished High School Award
for Christian Service. He is the
recipient of the Christian Ser-
vice Scholarship from Riverfront
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LEADERSHIP SIGN UP LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! more information and/or class descrip- Archeology Museum, then see a historic ley, learn about Front Royal and take
tions, contact the gym at 540-636-3400. boat being built at the Alexandria Sea- an interest in art education everywhere,
Applications are currently available for If you have a Facebook page, let us know Throughout the day, we will be honoring port Museum. Day 5: Chancellorsville which they did. When the meeting was
both the Chamber’s Adult and Youth by calling the chamber at 540-635-3185 our local heroes! If you are involved with Civil War Battle Field—see where one of over contribution flyers were picked up
Community Leadership Programs. The or send an email with your Facebook ad- Fire/Rescue, Military, or Law Enforce- America’s costliest battles was fought, and there were questions about travel-
Youth Leadership program is open to dress to facebook@frontroyalchamber. ment stop by the gym between 9am-6pm and learn what drove the North and ing on 81 rather than the usual route
public, private or home-school students, com and we will add you to our page! If and pick up a free t-shirt (while supplies South to fight so hard. using 95. For more information, contact
15-17 years old. The Adult Leadership you have something you’d like us to post last) and a free smoothie!! Shenandoah Fine Art Scholarship at
program is open to any individual liv- on your behalf, be sure to send it as well The On the River ’10 event is scheduled 516-767-8635 or via their website www.
ing or working in Front Royal or Warren and we will do our best to post it. Warren Memorial Hospital would like to for Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 10am ArtScholarship.org.
County. Participants in these programs invite the community to our WMH spon- – 4pm at the VFW grounds in Front Roy-
study a certain aspect of the community MEMBER NEWS sored game day on Tuesday, July 20th, al, VA. Last year we put on a success- Town Council
each month for eight months. The top- when the Front Royal Cardinals take on ful event with over 220 people enjoying
ics are Local Government, Education, The Blue Ridge Arts Council announces the Winchester Royals at the Bing at free canoe trips and 700+ enjoying food, • Monday, July 12th, 7 p.m. at the Gov-
Health and Human Needs and Services, the Gazebo Gatherings schedule for the 7:30p. We still have complimentary tick- informational exhibits, and a raffle that in- ernment Center
Community Organizations, Local Econ- entire summer season: July 9—Sweet T ets available and they can be picked up cluded a canoe and kayak as the grand • Monday, July 26th, 7 p.m. at the Gov-
omy/Business & Industry, Justice and Eclectic acoustic duo—refreshingly dif- at: WMH Main Lobby Volunteer Desk or prizes. This year’s event is shaping up to ernment Center
Law Enforcement, News Media and Art, ferent; July 16—Intrepid Jazz Contem- WMH Outpatient Center. Tickets are lim- be bigger with more vendors and activi-
Culture, History, Tourism and Recreation. porary, yet timeless acoustical jazz; July ited to 4 per request and remember chil- ties including children’s activities and a Board of Supervisors
There is the opportunity to sponsor a stu- 23—Wagfoot A great blend of country and dren 5 and under receive free admission. paddle art event. The Vendor fee is $25
dent for the Youth Leadership Program classic rock; July 30—The Moonlight- They are offered on a first come basis. for a 12 x 12 space. You can learn more Tuesday, July 20th, 7 p.m. at the Govern-
at $100. Cost for adults is $500, anyone ers Traditional American music—swing, about the event and download vendor ap- ment Center
signing up before August 1st will receive jazz, blues and oldies; August 6—The Again this year the merchants of Royal plications at www.canoecapital.org Con-
a $100 discount. Anyone interested in 8 Tracks Rewind the music and sounds Plaza Shopping Center are hosting their tact Jennifer Keck at jkeck@frontroyalva. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
sponsoring a student or participating in of the 70’s; August 13—Charlie & Char- summer concert series. All our concerts com for more information.
either of the programs please contact lotte Smith Duet Music and harmonies to are free to the public, alcohol free events. D and L Ventures
Pam at 540-635-3185 or email priffle@ tap your foot and sing along to; August We give goody bags to the first 75 peo- The Blue Ridge Educational Center is of- Cat Products
frontroyalchamber.com. Visit our website 20—Magick Kat Driving acoustic Cosmic ple. They are to bring their own blankets fering a week long summer camp “Sum- Doris Lockwood
at www.frontroyalchamber.com and click American music—equal parts brain and or chairs. Concerts run from 6pm - 8pm mer Arts and Activities Camp” August 373 Wildcat Drive
Chamber Events for detailed information brawn; August 27—Glass Onion Songs postponed if rain. Below are the dates 9-13; Ages 12 and up and August 16-20; Front Royal, VA 22630
and scheduling. of the Beatles performed live. Con- and groups that will be performing at the Ages 7-11 from 9am- 3pm. The fee is 540-635-6783
cert Times are 7 pm and no admission shopping center. The Warren County Ani- $50 per week and scholarships are avail- kittycatorganics@gmail.com
JULY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS charge, but donations gratefully accept- mal Shelter will also be available with in- able. For registration or more information www.kittycatorganics.com
ed! Where: Town Commons, Main and formation on pet adoptions and collecting contact 540-631-9503.
SAVE THE DATE - Wednesday, July Chester Streets, Front Royal, Virginia. supplies needed for the shelter.(ex: old Virginia National Golf Club
14th from 5:30pm – 7pm for the July For information or concert weather up- towels, blankets, toys, pet food) - Satur- Anytime Fitness announces Chamber Golf & Country Clubs – Semi Private
Business After Hours sponsored by Main dates please contact 540-635-9909. We day July 24,2010 6pm - 8pm Just 4 Fun members VIP package offer: 10% off Tim McKee
Street Book Company located at 120 E. will also update via email to members (Oldies) - Saturday August 28, 2010 Five Key Registration; Free Personal Training 1400 Parker Lane
Main Street. Food, Fun and the Power of and on our Facebook Page. Sponsored of a Kind (Blue Grass) tentative - Sat- Session; Free Month of Tanning - 24/7 Bluemont, VA 20135
Networking. RSVP to the chamber by in partnership with the County of Warren, urday Sept 11, 2010 Valerie Van Fange access || Private Bathrooms and Show- 540-955-2966
calling 540-635-3185 or email to priffle@ the Town of Front Royal, and the Virginia (Classic rock, inspirational, country) ers || Certified Personal Trainers || Group 540-995-0826 Fax
frontroyalchamber.com. Don’t forget your Commission for the Arts. Classes || Direct TV on all Cardio || 24hr tmckee@virginianational.com
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arm of the Chamber, the Ambassadors updates on our featured coffee flavors, tory this summer. The camp will explore our clients are making and reinstating our 5 LINX
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member recruitment, communication book only” deal of the day! five field trips that emphasize hands-on 2010. We are grateful for the opportunity panies
and retention, and each Ambassador is history. Campers will leave the School to serve Front Royal and look forward to Jean-Philippe Charles
charged with conveying member needs, Samuels Public Library is calling all patri- each day at 8:30am and return by 4pm. a long relationship! Our Clean Sweeps P. O. Box 1142
questions and concerns to Chamber otic Americans to celebrate being Ameri- Admission fees and transportation costs Service focuses on parking lot clean up, Front Royal, VA 22630
staff, that keeps our Chamber in line with can and pay tribute to our flag. Come are included in the cost of the camp. The litter removal and other requested beau- www.5linx.net/jpcharles/
our members’ desires. If this is a com- see colonial-costumed patriots proudly camp schedule and itinerary are as fol- tification needs. Please contact Claudia charlesj@liquidflex.com
mittee that you feel would benefit from perform the glorious presentation: “Build- lows: Day 1: The Frontier Culture Mu- Jones at 540-636-4960 for more informa-
your involvement, then we would love to ing a Flag” on Saturday, July 17th, 2pm seum in Staunton—experience farm life tion on our Clean Sweeps Service UPCOMING EVENTS
have you join us. Our next meeting will be – 3pm at Samuels Public Library. on the frontier and learn why and how
held on Wednesday, July 14 at 8:30am Irish, German and other immigrants On June 21st in Long Island the Shenan- • July 14 Ambassadors, 8:30 a.m. at the
at the Chamber office. Come and learn Gold’s Gym Front Royal is hosting a came to America. Day 2: Fort McHenry, doah Fine Art Scholarship of New York Chamber office
more about the Chamber, the Ambassa- Group Exercise Launch Party on SAT- Baltimore—see what Francis Scott Key gave a new Power Point presentation on • July 14 Education Committee, 1:30pm
dors and how you can play a role in the URDAY, JULY 17th! Everyone is invited. saw as he penned our national anthem. the beauty and fine points of the Shenan- at the Chamber office
future success of both. Space is limited, At 9:30am, we will be debuting the new Day 3: Ash Lawn, Home of James Mon- doah Valley to a group of Rotarians who • July 14 Business After Hours, Main
so please RSVP by calling the chamber release of BodyPump. Then at 10:45am, roe—negotiate with the Indians, make a wanted to know more about the scholar- Street Book Co., 5:30pm – 7pm
office at 540-635-3185 or emailing info@ join us for a special New Release Taster lantern, and learn about the President ship. Photos of student art works were
frontroyalchamber.com class featuring a sample of our popular who gave us the Monroe Doctrine. Day combined with pictures of valley scenery
cardio classes: BodyStep, BodyCombat, 4: Old Town Alexandria—examine real all put to music. The idea is to convince – www.frontroyalchamber.com
BodyJam, BodyVive, and BodyFlow. For archaeological artifacts at the Alexandria Long Islanders to travel through the val-

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Dear Stewart, trained in the process. is a value that you simply cannot put a The Front Royal/Warren County
They will look at your tree and come dollar figure on. Tree Steward program has been in
I’ve got a real simple question. Do trees up with an overall value based on cer- What do we take away from all this? existence since 1997. With 24 certi-
have a value? tain criteria. These criteria include Knowing that there truly is a value fied tree stewards and 7new interns,
species, condition, site, contribution to to trees, we need to properly care for they are volunteers dedicated to im-
Curious your landscape, and placement on the them for the best return on our invest- proving the health of trees by pro-
property. This method is generally used ment. This means making sure they viding educational programs, tree
Dear Curious, for large specimen trees and can result are properly pruned by professionals planting and care demonstrations,
in values in the tens of thousands of for long term growth habits. (By the
and tree maintenance assistance
That may be a simple question, but dollars for certain trees. way, a “topped” tree will automatically
there really is not a simple answer. There are other ways we can look at bring the formula value of that tree to throughout the community. Through
Yes, trees have value, but really how is the value of trees. Did you know that a $0.00 which is some interesting food classroom training and hands-on
that value determined? properly landscaped yard can increase for thought). In addition, existing trees practice, Tree Stewards learn the
There is replacement value, which your property value by ten to twenty need to be protected from damage dur- basics of tree biology and physiol-
is the simplest. If you lose a tree in a percent? Not to mention the energy ing construction. If you are considering ogy, tree identification, planting, and
maintenance techniques. Tree Stew-
Ask
storm, for example, the insurance com- savings to your household through an addition to your house, it would be a
pany will want a replacement value. shading in the summer and wind good idea to get an arborist’s opinion on ards make a commitment to improv-
All you’ll need to do is go to your local screening in the winter. There is also nearby trees and how to protect them. ing and protecting their community
nursery and get a price on a comparable the emotional value of trees, on which Dollars may not grow on trees, but forest. Each month Steward will an-
Stewart
tree. Of course, you may not be able to a dollar figure cannot be put. Think trees certainly are a very good invest- swer a question from our readers. If
price the same size tree, but this meth- about that old Oak tree at Grandpa’s ment on many levels as we’ve seen you have a questions regarding tree
od generally works for smaller trees. house where you sat on the rope swing here. planting, care or maintenance, please
Then there is the appraisal or formula for hours, or the maple tree you plant- forward it to “Stewart” in care of fr-
value. To get this, you need a qualified ed in your backyard to commerate the Stewart wctreestewards@comcast.net and we
certified arborist or consulting arborist birth of your first child. There certainly may publish it in a future issue.
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situation. She recently had puppies.
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Fri Jul 9, 2010 val begins tonight! All proceeds benefit the 10:30am - 11:30am Samuels Public Li- children ages 6 and up. Theme: The 5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival at 8th
Front Royal Fire/Rescue Volunteer Fire brary. Relax and read to the Books and Ocean Street & Crosby Road in Front Royal, Vir-
Forecast for 22630 (92° | 70°) Department. Barks therapy dogs. Please register. ginia
5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival/Fireworks
2pm - 4pm Vino E Formaggio Wine Tast- Thu Jul 15, 2010 5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival. 8th Street at 8th Street & Crosby Road. Tonight is the 6pm - 8pm Summer Concert at Royal Plaza
ing. 124 E. Main Street. Always Free, & Crosby Road. Annual Fireman’s Fireworks to be held Shopping Center. Listen to music tonight on
Always Fun! www.vinoeformaggio.com 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library, To- near the carnvial. the grassy area of Royal Plaza Shopping
635-2812 day is Toddler Story Time. Theme: Going Sun Jul 18, 2010 Center. Bring your lawn chairs, blan-
on a Picnic Fri Jul 23, 2010 kets, picnic baskets, etc and enjoy
7pm - 9pm Gazebo Gathering. En- 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar- the outdoor venue. Music/Enter-
joy music at the Gazebo tonight 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library. To- ket at the Fairgrounds 5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival at 8th tainment suitable for all ages. No
located at Main/Chester Streets - day is Preschool Story Time. Theme: Go- Street & Crosby Road. alcohol or pets allowed. No admis-
Downtown Front Royal. FREE and ing on a Picnic 5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival. 8th Street sion. Sponsored by the Royal Plaza
open to the public. Sponsored by the & Crosby Road. 7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin’ Par- Shopping Center. Tonight’s Entertainment
Blue Ridge Arts Council. Entertain- 3pm - 7pm Farmers Market at Main & ty at Warren County Senior Center, 1217 is “Just 4 Fun”
ment provided tonight by: Sweet T - Chester Streets downtown. Mon Jul 19, 2010 Commonwealth Ave. All levels of talent are
eclectic acoustic duo - refreshingly differ- welcome. Acoustic instruments only. 7pm Streams of Life Christian Singles
ent. 3:30pm - 4:30pm Samuels Public Li- 5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival. 8th Street Group meets at Bing Crosby Stadium for
brary. Today is Big Kids Story Time & Crosby Road. 7pm - 9pm Gazebo Gathering. En- a Cardinals Baseball Game. Meeting at
Sat Jul 10, 2010 for children ages 6 and up. Theme: joy music at the Gazebo tonight the concession stands—free tickets! This
Butterflies. 7pm - 8pm BZA Meeting at the Govern- located at Main/Chester Streets - is the new singles ministry being formed at
Forecast for 22630 (81° | 64°) ment Center. Downtown Front Royal. FREE and Riverton UMC. All are welcome to come
5pm - 8pm Art Walk. Main Street. The open to the public. Sponsored by the and join our fun and fellowship. We will
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar- Blue Ridge Arts Council (BRAC) cel- Tue Jul 20, 2010 Blue Ridge Arts Council. Entertain- meet once a month. 540-636-6392.
ket at the Fairgrounds. ebrates the third Thursday of the ment provided tonight by: Wagfoot - a
month as ART WALK. Artists (per- 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesday. The great blend of country and classic rock. Sun Jul 25, 2010
9am - 1pm Farmers Market. Main and forming/visual) demonstrate their craft River 95.3 FM. Hear the latest tourism re-
Chester Streets downtown: frontroyalfarm- in participating businesses, lated news and events every Tuesday at Sat Jul 24, 2010 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar-
ers market.com as well as outside shops. The 12:30! If you can’t listen live check out the ket at the Fairgrounds.
Band “Vintage Country” wil perform each podcasts at theriver953online.com 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar-
2pm - 3pm Samuels Public Library. Teen month at the Gazebo. FREE and open to ket at the Fairgrounds. Mon Jul 26, 2010
Creative Writing Club for ages 12 and up. the public. 3pm - 4pm Samuels Public Library.
Please register. Teen Book Discussion. Teens ages 9am - 1pm Farmers Market. Main and 7pm - 8pm Town Council meets at the
5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival at 8th 12 and up are invited to a discussion Chester Streets downtown: frontroyalfarm- Government Center
Sun Jul 11, 2010 Street & Crosby Road. of “The Hunger Games” Suzanne Collins. ers market.com
Please register. Send your calendar events and news
Forecast for 22630 (88° | 62°) Fri Jul 16, 2010 2pm - 3pm Samuels Public Library. briefs to:
5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival. 8th Street Manga Meet Up. Come in to dis-
8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar- 2:30pm - 3:30pm Samuels Public Li- & Crosby Road. cuss manga favorites, showcase briefs@warrencountyreport.com
ket at the Fairgrounds. brary. Kid’s Lego Bash. Children ages 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library. collectibles and meet others with
6-9 are invited to bring in their Lego Today is Toddler Story Time. Theme: But- your interests. For ages 10 and up. This calendar is updated live at:
Mon Jul 12, 2010 masterpieces to show off to other terflies. Please register FrVaToday.com
Lego enthusiasts and work together to
7pm - 8pm Council Meeting at the Govern- make new creations. Please register. 10am - 7pm Main Street Melo-
ment Center dies. Music is being played to at the
5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival at 8th Gazebo at Chester/Main Streets
Tue Jul 13, 2010 Street & Crosby Road. Downtown. “Christmas in July” and Sum-
mer Features.
12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesday. The 7pm - 9pm Gazebo Gathering. En-
River 95.3 FM. Hear the latest tourism re- joy music at the Gazebo tonight 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library. To-
lated news and events every Tuesday at located at Main/Chester Streets - day is Preschool Story Time. Theme: But-
12:30! If you can’t listen live check out the Downtown Front Royal. FREE and terflies
podcasts at theriver953online.com open to the public. Sponsored by the
Blue Ridge Arts Council. Entertain- 5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival/Parade at
3pm - 4pm Samuels Public Library. ment provided tonight by: Intrepid 8th Street & Crosby Road. Tongiht is the
“Make a Splash” with C. Shells. The Jazz - contemporary, yet timeless acousti- Annual Fireman’s Parade that begins at
whole family will have fun moving cal jazz. 6:00pm.
to the water-themed songs.
Sat Jul 17, 2010 7pm - 8pm Planning Commission Meeting
7pm - 7pm BAR Meeting at the Govern- at the Government Center
ment Center. All Day Shenandoah River Rodeo.
Low Water Bridge Campground. The Thu Jul 22, 2010
Wed Jul 14, 2010 Shenandoah River Rodeo is out-
door event that features live music, 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library.
10am - 11am Samuels Public Library. To- food and drinks. Join us again on Today is Toddler Story Time. Theme: But-
day is Toddler Story Time. Theme: Going the banks of the South Fork at the terflies
on a Picnic Low Water Bridge Campground in Benton-
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11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library. To- day is Preschool Story Time. Theme: But-
day is Preschool Story Time. Theme: Go- 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Mar- terflies
ing on a Picnic ket at the Fairgrounds
3pm - 7pm Farmers Market at Main &
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