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thing. Its a time when leaving a team especially a veteran, resourceful team like the Cardinals - even a pinhole of oxygen can lead to a cascade of horror. The only truism in post-season baseball is that an ace pitcher, like some kind of Gandalfian wizard, can conquer all the dark magic the postseason can conjure. We saw this in Detroit series where defending Tigers Cy Young winner Justin Verlander shut out the pixie-dusted Oakland Athletics in their decisive Game 5. It happened in New York, where the great CC Sabathia broke the will and the bats of the fairy-tale Baltimore Orioles in their Game 5. Stephen Strasburg is DCs Verlander, DCs Sabathia. His moment was Game 5. Mike Rizzo took that away from this fan base. He took it away from a city that had poured $1billion in public money into Nationals Park. He took it away from a team that showed all
season that this could have been their year. Rizzo, Boswell, and the all who defended this decision should have the courage and the sense of shame to say that they were dead wrong. The true legacy of the Strasburg shutdown, was shutting down an unforgettably beautiful season, leaving a legacy that tastes worse than chewing on dry aspirin. The arrogance of management and an unquestioning local media: it will get you every time. [Managing editors note: Amen Dave, I have been preaching the post-All Star break, July-August shutdown or slowdown option as a no brainer since the Strasburg inning limit went public. Dave Zirin is the author of The John Carlos Story (Haymarket). Receive his column every week by emailing dave@ edgeofsports.com. Contact him at edgeofsports@gmail.com.]
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Imagine you could pluck a U.S. president from the pages of history and install him as your next-door neighbor. Who would you choose? A popular historical figure like George Washington might seem an obvious choice, but you wouldnt want George as a neighbor. He would sneak onto your property under the cover of darkness and chop down all your fruit trees while you slept. Oh sure, in the morning, he would knock on your door, guiltridden, seeking forgiveness. But that would be little consolation come springtime with no cherry pies to take to the church bake sale. And dont think Thomas Jefferson would make a cool neighbor, either. Sure, according to Wikipedia, he spoke five languages and was deeply interested in science, invention, architecture, religion and philosophy. But who wants a smart-aleck living next door? As the only president to never marry, James Buchanan would probably hold disruptive bachelor parties every weekend. He might scare the children, too, since he suffered from an odd condition called wryneck, resulting in his head always leaning to the left. Explain to the kids this is normal, for a Democrat. You wouldnt want Richard Nixon living next door either. According to most biographies, he was nar-
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cissistic, secretive, and suspicious not endearing qualities in a neighbor. With tricky Dick on the other side of the fence, youd end up a neurotic wreck: during backyard cookouts, youd continually be checking the coleslaw for bugs. However, not all presidents would make bad neighbors. Abraham Lincoln would be a great practical asset to any community. Before he entered politics, he worked on the family farm wielding an axe with great skill to build rail fences. So you could count on Abe to help with the firewood in December. Nevertheless, if he invited you to accompany him to the theater one night, skip it. Often unfairly portrayed as a boozer, Ulysses S. Grant was a decent man of good character and would make a fine neighbor. Unfortunately, he was a poor judge of people when it came to political appointments his administration was one of the most corrupt due to the scoundrels he unwittingly selected. So as a neighbor, if he ever recommended a plumber, go to the Yellow Pages instead. Another good neighbor would be George H.W. Bush. A kind man, he and Barbara would always be willing to lend a neighborly cup of sugar; but if you ever ran out of broccoli, dont expect George to return the favor. George W. Bush would make a good neighbor, too. He would be personable, easy-going, and probably a lot of fun. I could also see George Jr., as the neighborhood practical joker, ringing door bells late at night, then running away claiming, Cheney did it! As possibility the coolest president in recent his-
tory, Bill Clinton would be a hoot for a neighbor. But for those of you with 0-year-old daughters, I know what youre thinking: No way Id want him next door! Dont worry, hes no longer chasing after young women, or Big Macs. Besides, Hillary would have invisible fencing around the property and a permanent electric collar attached to Bills neck. Barack Obama would make a nifty neighbor, too. As an energetic community organizer, expect him to also be active in the local Homeowners Association. Of course, there would always be doubters wanting proof that he actually did have membership. And when it came to yard maintenance, expect him to insist that residents with extra fertilizer do their fair share, and spread it around to those having less. Along these lines, Im including Mitt Romney since he may be our next president. I could easily see the good Governor working the barbeque grill during a block party especially if he was running for president of the Homeowners Association. Of course, theres bound to be some in the community who might object to the Romneys because of their megawealth. Really? Maybe those folks would prefer a house load of Wall Street occupiers living next door instead? One note of caution, however. If Mitt volunteered to drive your sick dog to the vet, politely decline. (Nick Thomas features and columns have appeared in more than 200 magazines and newspapers, including the Washington Post, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, and Christian Science Monitor. He can be reached at alongtheselines@yahoo.com)
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By Carol Ballard Warren County Report This years annual benefit dinner and auction fundraiser for the 16year-old St. Luke Community Clinic was held at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club on Sept. 9 and their anticipated goal of $35,000 was met and exceeded, with proceeds from the evenings fun bringing in $39,000. This sum will go a long way to provide care for needy patients. For each dollar spent, St Lukes will provide six dollars worth of health care services to our patients, states the charitys website. The main room was full of convivial and generous patrons who came out to enjoy the excellent food and companionship, with the knowledge that it was all for a good cause. Everybody was very pleased with the venue, and pleased with the arrangement. It was a real success and we hope to have it here again next year, said Executive Director Dr. Glenn Burdick. Tables were set up to display valuable items donated by local artists and sponsors for the silent auction. Later bidding at the not-so-silent auction was conducted by experienced auctioneer Tom Eshelman. Several of the donated items were original art works and hand-crafted items, making the donations especially exceptional. A custom-built sofa table, the top made from exotic African Moabi hard wood, with ebonized New Zealand pine legs and frame by Dr. Furadoon Irani was one of the more valuable donations. Just a few of the many items to be raffled or sold to the highest bidders at the live auction included treats like: a beach vacation donated by Ron and Corinne Llewellen and a five-course dinner for eight people by Douglas and Kathy Napier. Others meant to be enjoyed for entertainment and eating pleasure included experiences like: a Stay and Play Golf Package donated by the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club and day-long passes to Disney World; or a year-long monthly free pizza donated by Westy Bachelor of Melting Pot Pizza, and a half-side of beef from Big Sky Ranch. There were so many more donations and all were very much appreciated. Chances to win the seven-day Carnival Pride cruise for two from Baltimore to Bahamas from April 1-8, 013, are still available and may be purchased from Maria Dutton at Passages Travel and Cruises after Dec. 1. A drawing will be held on Jan.13, 013. Maria is also on the St. Lukes fundraising committee and can be contacted for more information on how to donate. Call her at 540-636140 or visit www.passagesTravel. com. For those not familiar with St. Luke Community Clinic, it is located at 316 N. Royal Ave., and was co-founded by Dr. Furadoon Irani and the Reverend C. Thomas Rhyne to provide free medical care and discounted or free prescription medication for eligible adult Warren County residents, aged 18 to 64 who have no health insurance. One stipulation is that the total family income must be less than 00 per cent of the Federal Poverty Level. The clinic has been invaluable to the lives of many grateful clients. Some samples of responses to their experience at the clinic have been: What would you do for health care if St. Luke Community Clinic did not exist? Nothing. I would probably have to suffer until I couldnt anymore, wrote one. At this point in my life I would probably go into a diabetic coma. I would be lost, replied another. Please join the ranks of our volun-
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I want you to know Im a very patient man, McEathron later retorted, drawing even more laughter, before concluding more seriously of the final product, This far exceeds what we expected. Jeff Hayes was acknowledged from all sides for his oversight as Clerk of the Works and County Board Chairman Archie Fox tipped his hat to the county building committee and Moseley for ongoing oversight to make sure we got what we paid for. Former Mayor Jim Eastham was acknowledged by County Administrator Stanley. Jim was going to build a house here. Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting us build here instead the sheriff got your view. In noting his teams work on the project, Moseleys Bell noted that the new Public Safety Building included 48,000 bricks, 00 doors and 169 rooms. A low-bid construction contract of $10,549,000 was awarded to Nielsen Builders of the Harrisonburg area in August 010. A bond
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VERY patient men - Sheriff McEathron, Chairman Fox and Chief Mabie with their sections of cut ribbon - 25 months and 1 day after groundbreaking.
By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report The official Grand Opening of the new Warren County Public Safety Building was cemented with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 3. The Warren County Sheriff s Office and Fire & Rescue Departments essentially completed the move of their administrative offices into the new digs at 00 Skyline Vista Drive, overlooking Skyline High School and Massanutten Mountain, on July 31. In acknowledging his department and fire & rescues first 11 weeks on site, Sheriff Danny McEathron noted that by my calendar it was 5 months from yesterday we held the groundbreaking. That the sheriff s calendar was correct was later verified by Moseley Architects Project Manager Tony Bell.
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during our initial tour of the facility on Aug. 1. Sheriff McEathron said the old Jackson Street office had a total of about 7,00 square feet. Including the 911 Communications Center, the sheriff estimated around 38,000 s.f. for his department now. Obviously were very, very pleased with what weve been provided, the sheriff said of the new facility. I want to thank the board of supervisors and county administrator, but most importantly the citizens of Warren County. We dont lose sight of the fact it is the citizens and taxpayers of the county that are providing this for us. You know Im happy to be here. Weve been working in 450 square feet, now weve got 10,000 square feet, Mabie said. Well, you know what we were in; three people were working in the space my office takes up here.
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issue of $7.5 million was used to complete financing. A significant portion of an estimated $7-million so-called windfall from the first June tax payments after the county adopted twice-a-year tax billing pushed by late Commissioner of the Revenue John Smedley was earmarked to the project, to reduce the necessary borrowing to pay for the project. The county also had set aside $981,000 for the project prior to its final 010 approval. While the county-contractor relationship was often strained due to issues with adhering to design standards both outside and inside the building, all involved appear relieved that despite delays and redoes on some work, the project is finally completed and now officially open with the Oct. 3 ribbon cutting. Happy, happy, happy Rather than make Sheriff McEathron and Chief Mabie rehash previous comments about the state-ofthe-art and spacious new digs, well simply revisit what they told us
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By Malcolm Barr Sr. Warren County Report An informal Warren County Report survey of residents living closest to the Morgan Ford bridge swung back and forth much like the Romney-Obama election campaign statistics. Our survey conducted the early part of this week recorded a 1613 score against VDOT replacing the span. The vote doesnt count, of course, but it allowed residents on both sides to let off some steam before the Board of Supervisors meeting in the government center Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. and the VDOT-sponsored public information meeting in the Commerce Avenue fire hall Nov. 14 (4-7 p.m.). Supervisor Richard Traczyk has invited VDOT - short on specifics on its website - to explain the project in detail to the board. In fact, it was our conclusion that many participants in our survey were as short on accurate information as we were in conducting it. It was, again, much like the Obama-Romney debates where conflicting versions of reality were offered. Several respondents felt resigned to seeing a new bridge, among them Maurice Bowen, Fairground Road, who voted in favor of the proposed replacement because theyve already decided, so whatever I say, its a done deal. Fortunately, Bowen was the only one to turn up in my driveway and voice his opinion! This article will attempt to fairly provide a soapbox for those for the bridge replacement and those against. Meanwhile, a recent UK visitor to
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road, would dramatically increase the rate of accident and death ... pursuit of bridge replacement is poor public policy ... Dr. Furadoon Irani, Milldale Valley Court, wants a new bridge above flood level. Some project details proffered by VDOT appear ambiguous, and statistical data, including that in local media, have been contradictory. Therefore, we will wait along with other interested residents, for accurate information from VDOT at the November meetings. (Malcolm Barr, Sr., is a Rockland resident and retired journalist who has long been a contributing writer for the Warren County Report. He offers no opinion on the bridge, or any statistical information because, he says, it depends on who you talk to as to what information you get).
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and shored up a couple years ago to keep it standing as the new project funding was located and remember, the Romans didnt build this original structure) Said George L. Ohrstrom II, who owns property upstream on Morgans Ford Road: (T)he bridge is a historical icon ... I think the gain from replacing it is far less than the loss of (the low water) bridge ... to the historical resources of Warren County. Bill Long of Rockland Road, fire and ambulance technician: Im for a new bridge. I use it daily; its weight rating of 10 tons limits the 30-ton fire trucks ... from using it. The current bridge is really falling apart ... we can drive our six-ton ambulances over it, but it greatly limits our fire response. Kathy Smart, Swift Shoals Road: (We) are completely opposed to the replacement of the low water bridge with a much larger structure that will encourage a big increase in truck traffic on Red Gate Road (Rt. 64). (ed note: trucks are already banned from a new bridge according to Supervisor Traczyk) Betty Tice, Bowling View Road: We approve of the new bridge ... and hope that the roadway will be much straighter on both approaches ... tear down the old, obsolete bridge... Althea Richards worries about increased and faster traffic, adding: I love the bridge the way it is - a low water bridge. Reed Armstrong, Rockland Road: Although it is an annoyance when the bridge is rained out, we ... would prefer that the rural aspect of our area be maintained ... Lynn Lewis, Rockland Road: (Replace) the bridge with one safer, wider, but yet in keeping with the rural nature of the location. Barbara Frank: (The bridge) should be repaired in its current configuration. Arterialization of Rt. 64, an inherently dangerous country Editor,
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In addition to the businesses listed above, Warren County received $5.6 million in taxes from E.I. DuPont and Company just from 1979 to 003. The Town of Front Royal received water and sewer revenue of $1. million from DuPont over the same period. In 1980, the Front Royal Town Council, representing the Warren County taxpayers located within the Town limits paid $8.1 million to construct the water and sewer mains into Warren County outside of the corporate limits to Cedarville for DuPont, which employs 300 people. While this extension of water and sewer service by the Town to DuPont enabled Warren County to substantially increase its tax base, the Warren County Board paid nothing on this project. A new wastewater treatment plant is now expected to cost approximately $41 million for the construction, plus an estimated $10 million in interest on a 0-year bond for a total of $51 million. The treatment plant is expected once again to be constructed and paid for only by Warren County taxpayers living or located within the corporate limits of the Town of Front Royal at an estimated cost of $.5 million every year for 0 years. The Warren County taxpayers (WCTP) located within the Town limits will pay the in-town water and sewer rates, and the Warren County industrial taxpayers located outside the Town limits will pay water and sewer rates at twice the in-town rates, but will pay no real estate taxes to the Town. The WCTP in the commercial areas outside of the Town will pay the in-town water and sewer rates plus a BPOL (Business and Professional Occupancy License) tax to the Town. If there is a boundary adjustment so that the Route 5 North Commercial Corridor is added into the Town corporate limits, impacts on water and sewer rates would be minimized for all Town water and sewer users, including the properties annexed in the Corridor which would receive in-town water and sewer rates. Why should only Town taxpayers have to continue to pay for these types of major capital improvements to the Town water and sewer without proportionate contributions from those in the County who benefit directly from these new facilities? A boundary adjustment would go a long way toward addressing this taxation inequity for County tazpayers located within the Town limits. Walter M. Duncan Front Royal (Managing editors note: Mr. Duncan is a lifelong (91 years) resident of Front Royal, and a former town planning commission member, town manager and councilman who served the town in one or the other of those capacities from 1954 to 001.)
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ren County Administrator Bob Childress. Mr. Graham requested that we keep in mind that this is a gateway to the Town, and asked if trees could be planted along 340 in front of the pond and landscaping efforts directed to the NW quadrant between the intersection and the service road, the report signed by VDOT Stauton District Location & Design Engineer Scott Alexander stated. Mr. Burke noted that the property in the SE quadrant of 55/340 is currently pursuing a rezoning, and
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also observed that the existing park and rides north and east of town at I-66 exit 6 and Linden contained a large percentage of vehicles sporting town stickers. He also noted that with VDOT now owning the right of way where the new lot is planned, costs would be cheaper since no land acquisition would be required. Have you done a traffic study? an increasingly agitated Parker asked. Yes, Carter replied. We just dont want it there, Hrbek chimed in, adding a preference for green space, and if the pond was necessary there for logistical reasons, Hrbek suggested hiding it in a far corner. The VDOT officials pointed out the park and ride has been a part of the bridge replacement plan for over two years and seemed surprised at the sudden surge of increasingly hostile opposition from council. You brought in a radical bridge design so there was no focus on
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By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report It was back to the drawing board for town planning staff after an Oct. 15 Front Royal Town Council Work Session discussion about changes to town codes regarding outdoor commercial signs and displays. At issue for some councilmen is whether changes designed to provide a standard that is up to date and in general more business friendly, may still in some cases provide an undue hindrance. Staff admitted as much in its preface to the proposed changes, stating, While the proposed changes are generally less restrictive than the current code language, some individuals and/or businesses may be impacted by the changes. Despite some misgivings, there appeared to be a feeling things were moving in the right direction. I think we have a pretty good draft here, Hollis Tharpe said as the conversation began on updating a code last adopted on April 10, 1978. Still, after reviewing the draft Tharpe worried that as now drafted the new code would prevent firewood and live plant displays as now allowed. However, Planning Director Jer-
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council couldnt agree on the November/odd-even year issue. Despite an added condition on deciding when town elections would occur by ordinance requiring a fourperson supermajority of council to change (rather than a mayors tiebreaking vote), Bret Hrbek reiterated his concern the May-November issue would be made a political football from council election to council election under that scenario. I dont want four councilmen in control of this decision, I think we
should put it in the hands of the General Assembly (the state legislature must approve proposed municipal charter changes), not four councilmen, Hrbek said. Vice-Mayor Shae Parker observed the supermajority condition made a more stringent criteria for moving the election month back and forth
from council to council. The mayor noted the town attorney had determined details of a charter change as to odd or even years could be worked out at a later date, and all that was required at this point was to request a charter change to November. He added that a majority, one he would make with
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an obvious tiebreaking vote, favored codifying by charter change keeping the tradition of qualifying for council elections by a petition of eligible town voters (currently 15). Hrbek said that while he had initially favored odd-year November elections, he wasnt going to fall on my (philosophical) sword on that issue and was willing to move forward with even-year November elections. Eugene Tewalt agreed that he was ready to move on a charter change for November elections in even years if that would keep the ball rolling. A straw poll then taken by the mayor indicated a 4- majority (Parker, Tewalt, Hrbek, Tharpe for; Funk, Sayre against) in favor of proceeding with a charter change request for November elections in even years. When Darr suggested council move forward with an advertised public hearing on the proposed Front Royal Town Charter changes at the next Monday night meeting (Oct. ), Tewalt threw council a curve I wont be here next Monday, Ill be in Chicago, Tewalt said. Town Manager Steve Burke then observed council was not required
to vote the night of a public hearing, should the mayor and councils preference be that a vote of such importance be taken with the full council present (see related story). Partisan history Sayre was identified by then Republican Committee Chair Dave Henderson as one of two people, Mary Kay Clark was the other, inquiring about committee nominations for the 01 town election. First-time council candidate Funk was mentioned as a possible Republican nominee by Clark in a Feb.1 e-mail to committee members promoting the idea of partisan nominations in the last town election. While not eliminating future consideration of the idea, Henderson blocked committee nominations in the spring of 01 as unfair to incumbent Mayor Darr, who had already filed his petition and paperwork to run for reelection. Funk told us at the time he had not sought Clarks endorsement for a partisan run for council and distanced himself from not only that effort, but Clarks e-mail assertion he was a candidate to whom pro-life
issues were of specific concern. I dont know what my stance on pro-life issues would have to do with a run for town council, Funk told us in the spring run up to the May 01 town election. But if Clark seemed hot on the issue of partisan nominations for Funk and one other unnamed Republican (Sayre for mayor, perhaps?), she was less enthusiastic about other local Republicans taking advantage of her initiative. Do you agree with me that we should encourage Daryl to run as a Republican? If so, can we call a Caucus fast enough? Clark wrote in her Feb. 1 e-mail, adding, And there is a danger here: Neither Tewalt nor Bret Hrbek are currently members on our Committee, but they both might come forth IF we do this for Daryl And to top off the danger, Tim Ratigan might come forward and want us to have a Caucus vote for him for mayor!! I will tell you that once we go down this road, for-
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By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report We received the following statement from Andy Schmookler, Democratic Nominee for Virginias Sixth Congressional District, following his October 15th Debate with Republican incumbent Bob Goodlatte: As a truth-teller, not a partisan, I say something has gone terribly wrong with the once-respectable Republican Party. Never in our history has a major political party made such use of distortions and outright falsehoods in talking to the American people, Schmooklers post-Oct. 15 debate statement began. For ex-
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By Don Repici Special to WC Report (Managing editors note: despite my disdain for mainstream politics, particularly from the extreme political right and ineffectual political left, I actually get along with most people and officials involved in Republican and Democratic politics locally REALLY, I swear. So after letting WC Democratic Chair Molly Snyder vent after the vandalism to their headquarters last issue, I promised WC Republican Chairman Don Repici Id give him the floor in this issue. George Allens wife Susans visit to county Republican headquarters on Oct. 23 seemed the perfect launching point. This is Dons summary of his impression of Mrs. Allens visit, talk and rallying points for her and the partys run up to Nov. 6.) On Tuesday, October 3, Susan Allen, wife of former Governor George Allen, the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Virginia, visited the Warren County Republican Headquarters for an informal discussion with local residents about the issues of concern in this upcoming election. She covered such issues as American energy independence, the cost
purchase oil. Money, which, in part, funds our adversaries. Such transfers drain American wealth, depress our standard of living, and weaken the dollar. Current Administration policy is to bar offshore drilling, to reduce Gulf of Mexico production, to essentially put government land off limits to drilling and exploration, to restrict the development of oil bearing shale rock, to obstruct the building of the Keystone pipeline, which would open up the vast Canadian oil sands supply to the U.S. market, and restricting Alaska oil sources. In addition, the unwarranted restriction on the development of our enormous coal resources is putting hundred of thousands of people out of work on
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intended sequestration of defense funds does in fact occur, it will cost thousands of jobs in Virginia as well as weaken our national defense. Mrs. Allen noted Governor Allens strong opposition to cuts in defense, the one area of primary governmental responsibility. Finally the perception of American decline, occasioned by this collection of poor and misguided policy choices, not only limits Americas ability to deal internationally, to reduce our influence worldwide, but also takes from the American public that spirit of confidence and pride in their country. The sad conclusion is that we have brought this on ourselves by voting for the wrong kind of change. It is still reversible. It is essential that the American people recognize that their nation is in danger and must make a choice as to which vision fits the American dream.
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Special Love was marching for kids with Cancer at Front Royals annual Festival of the Leaves Randolph-Macon Academy students Evan Anderton and Dylan Glascock made a lot of kids happy by distributing balloons at Front Royals annual Festival of the Leaves on Oct. 13.
Candy Howland at Sun Studios hosted a tasty brunch to celebrate her recent move to 201-B Jackson St. during the Festival of Leaves
Tap Etc. owner/instructor and student Sarah Stiles show off those tap dance moves at the Gazebo during festival.
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Fri Oct 26, 2012 All day Forecast for 22630 72 | 55 12:30pm - 1:30pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Vibes at the Libes - Lunch music featuring Dubby White. 7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin Party. Warren County Senior Center, 117. All levels of talent are welcome. Acoustic instruments only. Saturday, October 27, 2012 All day Forecast for 22630 66 | 50 9am - 3pm Basketball Camp. Warren County Middle School, Front Royal. The Warren County Parks & Recreation in conjunction with Warren County Middle School will be sponsoring a BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP for boys in 6th- 8th grade at the Warren County Middle School Gym today. Cost is$5.00/participant. More Information is available by contacting Cathy Brill at (540) 635-4036 or Jim Kenney at (540) 6310366 ext. 31159. 9am - 1pm Farmers Market. Warren
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County Government Center, Front Royal. Enjoy the Farmers Market today. 9am - 1pm Walk to Cure Diabetes. First Baptist Church, Front Royal. Today is the 11th Annual Northern Shenandoah Valley 01 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes. Registration begins at 9:00a. Pre-walk Program begins at 9:45a. Walk begins at10:00a and Lunch Party is 10:45a - 11:30a. Enjoy a morning of FUN, FOOD and ENTERTAINMENT. All are welcome!! For more information: www.jdrf.org. ; (540) 683-61 or e-mail warrenbrown@mris.com. 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Li-
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brary, Front Royal. KOOKY CHEFS COOK THE HOLIDAYS - Celebrate Halloween with Seriously Spooky Foods. For ages 8 and up. Please Register. 2pm - 3pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Hoop Dancing for Fun and Fitness Sunday, October 28, 2012 All day Forecast for 22630 59 | 43 10am - 2pm Fall Pet Wellness Clinic. Humane Society of Warren County, Front Royal. The Humane Society is hosting their Pet Wellness Clinic today. Vaccines begin at $1.00. There will also be flea treatments, de-worming, ear cleaning and nail
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clipping services available. For more information please call the Humane Society at (540) 635-4734 ext. O. Monday, October 29, 2012 7pm - 8pm Council Work Session. Town Hall, Front Royal. Tonight the Town Council will have a Work Session in the Town Hall Conference Room located on the 3rd floor. Tuesday, October 30, 2012 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the latest tourism related news and events every Tuesday at 1:30! If you cant listen live check out the podcasts at http://www.theriver953online.com. Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Halloween 10:15am - 11:15am Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story Time. Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs and a cute craft. Theme: Owls
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11am - 1pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is Preschool Story Time: Come in with your preschooler for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting singalongs, finger plays and a nifty craft. Theme: Owls 6pm - 8pm Hometown Halloween. Main Street, Front Royal. The 4th Annual Hometown Halloween will be held this evening in Downtown Front Royal. This event provides a safe and controlled environment for the children of Front Royal and Warren County to enjoy Trick or Treating along with their families. Streets in the area will be closed for kids to stroll along from business to business collecting treats. The event is FREE. 6:30pm - 9pm Halloween. Town of Front Royal. Halloween is being observed tonight. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children. Group activities are recommended. It is highly requested for everyone to carry flashlights and wear reflective type clothing for safety, and to only
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approach houses that have porch lights on. Motorists should use extreme caution while driving through neighborhoods when children are in the streets. It is illegal for children 16 years of age and older to wear masks in public. All trick-or-treaters are requested to be off the streets by 9:00pm. The Front Royal Police Department will have additional officers on patrol to ensure safety. Thursday, November 1, 2012 9am - 10am Tourism Committee. Chamber Office. Friday, November 2, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm Education Committee. Chamber Office Sunday, November 4, 2012 Daylight Saving Time Ends Monday, November 5, 2012 6:30pm - 7:30pm Izaak Walton League Meeting. Izaak Walton League, Browntown. Tonight is the Izaak Walton League, Browntown Chapters monthly meeting is tonight. There will be a membership dinner with guest speaker: Laura Lin from the Conservation Center. Discussion will include By-law changes and proposed Conservation Easement. Membership input is important. 7pm - 8pm Council Work Session. Town Hall, Front Royal. Tonight is a Town Council Work Session. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Election Day 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the latest tourism related news and events every Tuesday at 1:30! If you cant listen live check out the podcasts at http://www.theriver953online.com. 2pm - 3pm Ambassadors Club. Chamber Office. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Committee. Chamber Office. 12:30pm - 1pm Warren County Business On The River 95.3 Sun Nov 11, 2012 All day Veterans Day 12:30pm - 1:30pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Vibes at the Libes - Lunch music featuring Dubby White.
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In this season of bitter partisan rivalries, it would be well to remember the following sage observation: Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would cheer just as much if you and I were going to be hanged. The man who first made that observation was Lord Protector of England Oliver Cromwell, considered by some to be a hero of liberty, by others to be a regicidal dictator. He died in 1658, probably from septicemia. He was so reviled that, three years later, he body was exhumed so that he could be posthumously executed, his body thrown into a pit and his head displayed on a pole outside Westminster Hall. Those who study such things say that if all the gold in the world were combined in one lump, it would result in a cube that measures 20 yards on each side. If youre planning a trip to Lima, Peru, you might want to add Puente de Piedra to your sightseeing list. Though the Spanish name means Bridge of Stone, the span is popularly known as the Bridge of Eggs. Legend has it that in 1608, the builders the used the whites of 10,000 seabird eggs in the mortar that holds the stones together. Pumpkins are native to the Americas, not Europe. This is why the original jack-o-lantern was a turnip. What do the words obscene, tranquil, mediate, catastrophe, dire, critical, vast and apostrophe have in common? All of them appeared in print for the first time in the works of William Shakespeare. If youre contemplating a move to Corpus Christi, Texas, be sure to keep in mind that in that town, its illegal to raise alligators in your home. *** Thought for the Day: One fool can ask more questions in a minute than 12 wise men can answer in an hour. Vladimir Lenin
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Dear Stewart, When is the best time to prune and will it hurt the tree if I prune at the wrong time? Signed Dale Lynn
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structure. Dead and broken branches can, and should, be taken off at any time they occur. As for structural pruning, it is so nice to be able to comfortably jump from branch to branch. It is absolutely no fun to get tripped up by a crossing branch. While this work can be done at any time of the year, I think it is better to do this in winter when the tree is dormant. First of all, it is much easier to see the branch structure in the winter when the foliage is no longer there. So you know what to prune off. But more importantly, deciduous trees produce sugars in their leaves all summer long. In the fall, these sugars are transported to the roots, the leaves fall to the ground, and the plant goes dormant. Over the years, the plant builds up stores of excess sugars which support the tree during times of stress. Therefore, if branches are removed in summer, you are removing these sugars. Pruning in winter allows the sugars to remain in the tree. Now some trees, like Maples and Birch, tend to have lots of sap rising in the spring. And, if pruned at this time, the plant will tend to bleed a lot. Ive even heard some humans say the tree will lose too much sap and die. This isnt really true. The sap will seal off the wound eventually, but the tree is losing sugar with the sap. So it is better to prune these types of trees at a different time of the year. Also keep in mind whenever you prune, please leave enough branches for the squirrels to run on. Never, ever, ever, remove more than a quarter of the total branches at one time. And if your pruning makes the shape of the tree look unnatural, then you are not doing it right.
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We squirrels appreciate it when humans prune the dead branches out of their trees. Its a horrifying moment when you are running along a branch and all of a sudden it cracks and drops out from under you. Fortunately, as long as you do it correctly, there really isnt a wrong time to prune your trees. Trees should be pruned for various reasons. Its good to remove dead and broken branches. Its also a good idea, if the tree is younger, to prune some to develop the plant for best shape and
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