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Virginia Statehouse News Ware’s primary opponent. website states that it’s illegal to ceipts and documents in the first
Powell outlined what he saw as use campaign funds for personal place.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.- Election irregularities in Ware’s spending expenses. Del. Jim Scott, D-Fairfax, has
officials say candidates are al- reports, including incomplete But when the SBE enacted no filed a bill for three years in a row
STICKING TO A BUDGET
the authority to investigate many
Jeff Richmond items in Powell’s complaint.
“There were numerous things
Terri Schuyler in the complaint and the board
Billing Coordinator:
billing@warrencountyreport.com
IS EASIER WITH MY didn’t have the authority to inves-
tigate,” Alcorn said. “The board’s
authority in this area is quite lim-
Cartoonist:
Ryan Koch
COMPUTER TURNED OFF. ited.”
But when asked if the SBE was
overstepping its authority by ask-
ing Ware to produce documenta-
If you are interested in tion, Alcorn said the SBE’s action
contributing articles to our was “well within the definition of
paper, please e-mail: Makes sense. Less power equals more savings. the statutes.” He said he wouldn’t
dan@sherandotimes.com I’m saving $105 a year by shutting down all characterize the SBE’s requests as
investigating or auditing.
the way. What can you do? Find out how the And a possible overstep of au-
This publication is proudly thority was not why the SBE
printed on 100% recycled paper little changes add up at TogetherWeSave.com.
halted its investigation of Ware,
with soy-based ink. TOGETHERWESAVE.COM Alcorn said. He said it was due to
See ELECTION, pg. 11
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540-869-2004
to make a career in music. ceived a better musical education
MacMichael believes in the from his former teachers than he
therapeutic qualities of music. would have by getting a degree in P.O. Box 789 • Stephens City, VA 22655
He says that some of his students music.
who have been on medication to Keith MacMichael is hard to Here’s just a few of
treat ADD have been able to stop pin down on what his favorite Prosperity
taking it. genre of music is, but he calls Landscaping’s
One of his students, a twelve year himself a “jazzy blues player”. recent projects
old boy, learned techniques from However, he has had a broad
MacMichael that enabled him range of experience in playing Some of the services
Keith MacMichael stands offered:
to learn Metallica solos in two different styles of music, which • Landscape design
outside of his studio on
weeks. is a necessary requirement for a and installation
Marlboro Road, just past • Patios, walkways,
MacMichael attended Shep- good guitar teacher. He prefers
the traffic light in Ste- and walls of all types
herd College for about a year and to call himself “an improvisation-
phens City. The yellow • Planting of trees and
a half after he graduated from alist”, and he likes to improvise
mums add color to the shrubs
high school. He left Shepherd to with any style. He enjoys taking a • Grading, sod and
outside view of the Drum
go on the road for a while, but basic song and making it his own. seeding
and Guitar Workshop. • Lot clearing and
later returned as an adjunct mu- MacMichael was able to make a
By Rachel Hamman sic teacher. He cites three men- living as a drummer for several clean up
The Sherando Times tors who were instrumental in years. He gained experience in
We are experts in overlaying concrete stoops and replacing old
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Students of all ages and abilities both a guitarist and drummer. and jazz, among others. He says
are welcome where Keith Mac- Mike Morrello was influential as
Michael gives guitar and drum a drum teacher to Keith MacMi-
takes time to learn how his stu- teach themselves”. With drums in students how to play classic rock,
dents learn and how he can most particular, students have to train whereas Allen Brill is a trained
effectively teach them on their their bodies how to use the in- classical guitarist and a great
own particular level. He consid- strument. acoustic player as well. If a guitar
ers himself to be a “right-brained MacMichael has two colleagues student comes to MacMichael
teacher”. Being right-brained who teach guitar in Winchester— and it seems that he or she would
dominant is typically associated Phil Zuckerman and Allen Brill. benefit more from Zuckerman’s
with creativity and emotion, Phil Zuckerman enjoys teaching or Brill’s teaching style, then Mac-
rather than being logical and an-
alytical, which is associated with
being left-brained. MacMichael
says that he doesn’t care how
long it takes a student to learn a
given technique. He teaches stu-
dents how to play drums or gui-
tar through reading music, learn-
ing how to play solos and using
improvisational tools. MacMi-
chael believes that reading mu-
sic doesn’t have that much to do
with playing music. He is of the
This acoustic Pearl drum set occupies part of the persuasion that it is more impor-
back room of Keith MacMichael’s studio in Stephens tant to be able to enjoy playing
City. music than just being able to read
music. In fact, MacMichael calls
himself “primarily a well-trained
Michael will refer that student to on The Drum and Guitar Work- 540-869-3830 or visit his website
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dler had made a questionable the first time since 1999. Sitting except for the dogs, who got to work with. Two people on horse- to the pack. The focus and con-
call. in the stands on a cloudless day jump in a tub of water when their back ushered the lambs to the far trol the dogs showed was fasci-
The United States Border Col- and watching the interactions ten minutes was over. Almost one side of Belle Grove’s front fields nating.
lie Handlers’ Association made of the sheep dogs and handlers thousand lambs were brought in where they waited for the dog to Need a chance to shake a leg?
a great choice in picking Belle was sublime. A light breeze was from New York State so each dog take over. The lambs, being herd Belle Grove is offering demon-
Grove Plantation as their site for blowing, keeping everyone cool would get a fresh set of lambs to animals, wanted to return to the strations of rural and agricultural
herd and tried their hardest to life throughout the week includ-
get away from the dog and back ing sheep shearing wool spinning
Lucky Star Front Royal’s Come
FAVORITE
MUSIC VENUE check out
our new
Sept. 21 - Mark Clay
Spring &
Lounge Sept. 22 - Ralph Fortune Summer
Sept. 23 - David Elliott
menu!
TradeFest 2010
The Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Presents
Door Prize Drawings (Including $100 Cash) Front Royal Police Foundation & Score
Front Royal-Warren County Airport
T Tech Systems
The River 95.3 FM
540-635-3185
Warren County
LCW (Lantz Construction Winchester) Department of Fire and Rescue
Main Street Daily Grind Warren County Public Schools
Warren Memorial Hospital
McAlister’s Deli
www.frontroyalchamber.com Mr. Electric
Northern Virginia Daily
Weichert Realtors
Weichert Realtors
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and weaving and various uses of to www.nationalsheepdogfinals. What about the nursery trials? 10 time USBCHA National Fi- Pomeranian who thinks she is a
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dors selling food drink, gift items, call Belle Grove at (540) 869- handler Alasdair McCrae the In- the closest dog by 10 points. Not and his fellow competitors love
dog gear and more. My favorite 2028. The competition generally ternational Supreme Champion all the dogs are Border Collies; to be petted so stop by and share
was the dog /people chiropractor starts at 8 am and goes all day. Scottish National Champion and one of the top 10 finalists was a the love.
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Burn ban issued in Frederick lose that unwanted weight. will support the Company’s Aux- station starting October 1. ing alarms that use 10-year batter-
County TOPS Take off Pounds Sensibly iliary who will be selling food and Application deadline: 6 pm on Fri- ies and hard-wired alarms, when
meets every Wednesday Weigh in drinks at the Battle on October 16 & day, November 5, 2010. they’re 10 years old (or sooner) if
Due to continued drought like at 5:30PM 333 W Cork Street Con- 17. Interviews will be set for Saturday, they do not respond properly when
conditions throughout Freder- ference Room 2 Winchester, VA The Company Auxiliary will have November 13 between 10 am and tested.
ick County, the Fire Marshal’s Of- Tops.org a Turkey or Oyster Supper on Sat- noon. Times will be determined fol- Never remove or disable a smoke
fice has issued a Burn Ban on ALL urday, October 23, beginning at 4:30 lowing the application deadline. alarm.
outside burning, both Commer- National take back day pm. Dinners are $12 for adults and To learn more about “Smoke
cial & Residential/Private. This $6 for children under 12 (subject to Fire Prevention Week Alarms: A Sound You Can Live
does not include cooking fires. Sep 25, 2010 10:00 am - 2:00 pm change). Takeouts will also be avail- October 3-9, 2010 With!,” visit NFPA’s Web site at
Any person violating the Winchester Elks Lodge, 466 able. Proceeds benefit the Compa- www.firepreventionweek.org.
County issued burn ban shall be Front Royal Pike, Winchester ny. In an effort to better educate com- Putting for Paws miniature golf
guilty of a Class 3 misdemean- The Frederick County Sheriff Dept. Bingo is held every Tuesday at the munities throughout the U.S. about tournament to benefit the SPCA
or for each separate offence. along with the Winchester Elks station. Doors open at 5 pm and smoke alarm recommendations, the
The need for the Burn Ban shall be lodge are taking part in National take bingo begins at 7 pm. Proceeds nonprofit National Fire Protection A 36 hole miniature golf tour-
evaluated daily and lifted when the back day. Operation Take Back is to benefit the Company. Association (NFPA) is promoting nament being held at Apple Land
conditions improve. Check www. provide a safe and legal method for Healthcare careers for school “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Sports Center to benefit the SPCA.
co.frederick.va.us/fire_and_rescue/ the citizens of Shenandoah Valley to counselors 101. Monday, October 4 Live With!” as the theme for this Tournament date is October 2nd,
and Channel 16 for changes and dispose their unwanted, unused, and @ 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and Noon-3 p.m. year’s Fire Prevention Week cam- 2010 at 2PM. Contact Patrick Glad-
updates. You may also contact the expired prescription medicines. The This program is a joint effort by paign, October 3-9, in which the den at 535-9337 with any questions.
Fire Marshal’s Office for additional program is anonymous. The com- Valley Health and FCPS to help Middletown Volunteer Fire & Res- $50 for 1st place, $35 for 2nd, and
information. munity able to drive up to the Win- middle and high school guidance cue Company, Inc., is supporting. $25 for 3rd.
chester Elks lodge car port drop off counselors better understand the Many homes in Middletown
Children Miracle Network kickoff all unwanted medication and drive career opportunities available at may not have any smoke alarms, Oktoberfest Strasburg style
at Food Lion off without ever leaving their car. Valley Health. The program has not enough smoke alarms, alarms
William Molitor 540-827-4797 several objectives including: that are too old, or alarms that are Oct 2, 2010 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 15th to September Make a wish foundation ice cream 1)Compare and contrast a variety of not working. We want residents Holiday Street Festival Plaza
28th. Childrens Miracle Network social health professions including voca- to understand that working smoke Fun for entire family in historic
KICKOFF. Donate and write your September 30, 2010 5-8pm tional, technical, and professional alarms are needed in every home, downtown Strasburg! Live music,
favorite teams name on a football. Coldstone Cremary Join us for the career tracks. on every level (including the base-
Ask a cashier for details. Stephens 9th annual world’s largest ice cream 2)Identify healthcare resources to ment), outside each sleeping area
City Food Lion. The Evans Home social. Receive a 3oz. portion of assist middle and/or high school and inside each bedroom. And, if a
for Children wish list ; we need 12 Kates creation FREE *Free ice cream students with academic and career smoke alarm is 10 years old or older,
to 15 mattress pads for twin beds, refers to 3 oz. sample of Kate’s Cre- planning. it needs to be replaced.
upright bag less vacuum cleaners, ation served out of a ready to love 3)Expand school counselors’ knowl- Smoke alarms can mean the differ-
72” mold resistant shower curtains, pan in a Like It™ cup. Waffle prod- edge of employment opportunities ence between life and death in a fire.
Gift cards to local restaurants, Gift ucts and extra mix-ins available for at Valley Health. NFPA statistics show that working
cards to local department stores, additional charge. Valid only during 4)Explore the WMC hospital envi- smoke alarms cut the chance of dy-
Dependable 12 passenger van. published date and time. While sup- ronment for the provision of quality ing in a fire nearly in half. But they
evans@visuallink.com plies last. No substitutions. Limit healthcare. must be working properly to do so.
one per customer. An estimated 85 5)Identify key contacts at VH. Roughly two-thirds of all home fire
Spay today percent of all donations in Septem- deaths result from fires in homes
ber will benefit the Make-A-Wish 2011 Miss Middletown with no smoke alarms or no work-
Local low-cost, non-profit spay and Foundation®. For more information Honorary Fire Chief ing smoke alarms.
neuter program for cats and dogs in about the Make-A-Wish Founda- The Middletown Volunteer Fire &
this area. Spay Today works with
local vets to obtain lower prices for
tion, visit wish.org. The Middletown Volunteer Fire
& Rescue Company, Inc. will begin
Rescue Company, Inc. offers the fol-
lowing tips for making sure smoke
Springfield
spaying and neutering cats and dogs
+ initial tests and shots at the time
Upcoming events for
Middletown
accepting applications on October
1, for any young lady interested in
alarms are maintained and working
properly: Computers
of surgery. To find out more, please representing the Company as the Test smoke alarms at least once
• PC & Mac
call: 304-728-8330 or go on-line at The Middletown Volunteer Fire 2011 Miss Middletown Honorary a month using the test button, and
• New & Used Sales
www.baacs.org. Company will be hosting another Fire Chief. make sure everyone in your home
Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednes- For requirements, more information knows their sound. • In-Home Repairs
Tops weight loss meetings day, September 29, from 2-7 pm and to print an application, please If an alarm “chirps,” warning the • In-Shop Repairs
in the social hall at the station. visit www.middletownfire.com and battery is low, replace the battery 510 N. Royal Ave. • Front Royal
It is my time to TAKE OF POUNDS The Battle of Cedar Creek will be click on “Miss Middletown”. Appli- right away. 540-622-8055
SENSIBLY TOPS is an economical held October 15-17. Traffic, both cations can also be picked up at the Replace all smoke alarms, includ- SpringfieldComputers.com
weight loss club For more informa- vehicular and pedestrian, will be
tion call Michelle at 869-9144 or heavy during that weekend. Please
No time to be sick?
visit Weigh in weekly with us and be safe and mindful of your sur-
get the support you need this fall to roundings! We also hope that you
beer garden, food, kids games, ar- Cut for the cure at Blake & Co women and $15.00 for men. Join us dolph was working at her Fried Fren-
tisans & crafters too. October 2nd Hair Spa for desserts, raffles and tons of fun zy booth at the Shenandoah County ELECTION, from pg. 3
~ 2pm to 8pm ~ FREE admission. to raise money for breast cancer. All Fair on Sunday, August 29, 2010.
the SBE’s interpretation of Vir-
Strasburg Chamber of Commerce Sunday October 3rd, 2010 1pm proceeds benefit relay for life Front She was severely burned on both
- 540.465.3187 For more info visit: to 5pm, 1201 Shenandoah Avenue Royal/Warren County, VA legs due to a propane tank leak that ginia election law—that how
www.StrasburgVaChamber.com | Front Royal, VA 22630. Blake & Co caught fire in her booth. She had to candidates spend their cam-
Facebook @ StrasburgVaOktober- Hair Spa wants to invite you to join Benefit for Mana Rudolph be flown to UVA Hospital in Char- paign funds are up to them.
fest our 1st Annual Cut for the Cure. lottesville, VA for treatment. Manda But that’s not how the SBE
Minimum donations of $30.00 for Friday, Oct. 15th 2010 Manda Ru- had skin graft surgery on her legs defined the law in its October
and will remain in the hospital and 2008 summary. And in the Oc-
Rehab until the end of September. tober 2009 summary—written
Doctors expect her to be confined after the Ware investigation—
to a wheel chair until December. We the definition had changed.
are putting together this Golf Bene- Now, candidates are prohibit-
fit to help pay her medical expenses.
ed from using campaign funds
She is a very giving person and ap-
for personal reasons only after
preciates all that has been done for
her thus far. Please help us help her, they close their campaign bank
thank you. accounts.
Captain’s Choice 1:00 p.m. Shot- Alcorn said he has no knowl-
gun Start. Register no later than edge of the changes made to
12:30 Rock Harbor Golf Course 365 the 2009 summary. Staff mem-
Rock Harbor Drive Winchester, VA bers, and not the board, put
22601 866-273-1934 or 540-722- the summaries together, he
7111 RSVP to Stephanie Booth @ said.
540-514-8809 Please return your
registration and check by Oct. 4th 4. Crafters and vendors contact Bet-
to: 2052 Double Church Rd. Ste- ty Smith 540-636-9775.
phens City, VA 22655 All checks
make payable to: Manda Rudolph A roof over your head
ArborFest at Blandy Not having a roof over your head
Experimental Farm is best left to camping excursions.
After all, the purpose of a roof is
ArborFest, Oct. 9th and 10th at to keep the outdoors outside. Your
the Blandy Experimental Farm, home can take a serious beating
the State Arboretum of Virginia. when a big storm hits and finding
FREE children’s activities include a roofing contractor you can trust
scarecrow making, hay rides, and isn’t always easy. Storm chasers
more. It’s also a great time to buy and other door-to-door home re-
fall perennials, small trees, etc. $10 pair salesmen often peddle dubi-
per car, bring the whole family. ous deals that can cost homeown-
Information: 540-837-1758 Ext. 0 ers thousands of dollars and create
serious headaches. In fact, many
5K Run/Walk buzz for cancer storm chasers leave more damage
in their wake than the storm itself.
Oct 23, 2010 9:00 am The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Shenandoah University at Shen- recommends doing your research
tel Stadium 5K run/walk through to avoid getting ripped off by an un-
SU’s campus. Hosted by SU’s trustworthy roofer.
Women’s Basketball Team. Pro- One company receiving hun-
ceeds goes to benefit Wellspring dreds of complaints this summer is
Center in Winchester. Michelle American Shingle & Siding Inc. The
Guyant-Holloway, (540)-665-5400. company has solicited homeowners
— often door to door — across the
Fall bazaar Mid Atlantic region. A common
sales tactic the BBB has learned
Riverton United Methodist Church from complaints is to tell the ho-
, 55 E. Strasburg Rd , Front Royal. meowner that their roof is severely
Fall Bazaar-Saturday, Oct 30th. 10- damaged and that their insurance
RADIO CONTROL: SLOT CARS company will likely cover the cost. ask the business for references from Business Bureau serving the greater
- CARS PLASTIC MODEL KITS The homeowner is then required to recent jobs. Confirm whether or metro Washington, D.C. region.
- PLANES sign a contract saying that they will not the roofer will be subcontract-
MODEL ROCKETS hire American Shingle for the job. ing the job or relying on his or her The Salvation Army
- HELIS Unhappy homeowners have com- own employees. applications for Christmas
- BOATS METAL DETECTORS plained that they signed over the Beware of Storm Chasers. In the
SCIENCE check to American Shingle and the wake of a storm, fly-by-night repair The Salvation Army Winchester
MODEL TRAINS & EDUCATION job was never completed, wasn’t
completed on time or was poorly
businesses will solicit work, often
door to door, in unmarked trucks.
will begin accepting applications for
Christmas Assistance on Monday,
executed. The BBB maintains an They might require advance pay- October 11th through Friday Oc-
325 WEST BOSCAWEN ST. MON - SAT 10AM - 7PM “F” rating on the company and the ment and make big promises that tober 15th from 9:00 am to 3:30pm.
WINCHESTER, VA 22601 (540) 723-HUTT (4888) failing grade is well warranted. The
company recently announced that it
they won’t deliver.
Get at least three bids. Beware of
Applications will be taken at The
Salvation Army offices at 300 Fort
is going out of business, but the BBB lowball estimates that may poten- Collier Road, Winchester, VA. No
warns that the roofer and its suspect tially balloon over time or foreshad- appointment is necessary. Appli-
Jalisco
business model is resurfacing under ow shoddy work to come. cants must reside in Winchester,
different names. Recognize the red flags. Beware of Frederick or Clarke Counties and
Start Your Search with the BBB. any contractor that uses high pres- must bring the following items:
In addition to reliability reports on sure sales tactics or requires full 1.) Applicant’s photo ID
tens of thousands of contractors payment upfront. Also avoid con- 2.) Driver’s license, birth certificate,
Authentic Mexican Restaurant — good and bad — across the Mid
Atlantic region, you can also rely
tractors that require you to get the
necessary permits.
Social Security or others forms of iden-
tification for all household members
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business assets for sale. 2002
- 14 foot freightliner/sprinter
van fully loaded with tools.
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2006 Dodge 2007 JEEP
Stratus SXT $ LIBERTY
SPORT 4X4
54,216 Miles 35,217 Miles
OFF!
# 10LI230C #A814A
FREE
$
15.00 OFF Buy one Oil & Filter change, for $29.95
And Get the Next 3 For
4-wheel FREE!!! battery charge
alignmentExpires Sept. 30, 2010
Oil change coupons expire 24 months from the date of the original lube, oil & filter purchase at participating Chrys-
ler Group LLC dealers only. (Up to 5 quarts only. Additional charges may be applied for HEMI® and fluid disposal.)
Service Contract Essential Care oil change offer is made by the dealer, who is solely responsible for it. Plan offered
on 1983 to current year vehicles (excluding Crossfire, Viper, Prowler, Diesels, SRT10® and all other vehicles that
require synthetic or semi-synthetic oils.) Competetive makes also apply.
Expires Sept. 30, 2010
& system test
ExpiresSept. 30, 2010
39.95
• Transmission
$ • Power Steering 4 WHEEL $
89.95 + Tax
Fill All Tires with Nitrogen, Includes
+ Tax • Brake System BRAKE CHECK Includes: Lube, oil &filter change,
rotate 4 tires, cooling system
12 mos. Road Side Assistance, Road • Cooling System
39.95
drain & refill, replace wiper blades
Hazard Protection, Free Pressure
Checks, Tire Replacement & Much
• Differential Fluid $
and brake inspection.
Some vehicles higher. Coupon must be
More. Helps Increase Fuel Economy, Some models may require special fluid.
Extend Tire Life, Improves Handling, + Tax presented at time of write-up. Shop supplies,
hazardous waste removal and tax additional. Not
See service advisor for details.
Reduces Pressure Fluctuations valid with any other offer or advertised specials.
Expires Sept. 30, 2010 Expires Sept. 30, 2010 Expires Sept. 30, 2010
Expires Sept. 30, 2010
15% OFF
Reg. $149.99 WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS!
•
$ 99.95 + Tax
Hand Wash & Wax Exterior
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY TO SERVE YOU!
• Vacuum & Shampoo Interior ANY SERVICE
• Clean & Protect Leather
For Vehicles With More
(If equipped)
Take advantage of any three of our current
•
•
Clean Engine • Clean Trunk
Treat All Exterior Trim service specials and receive the complete detail Than 80,000 Miles
Not to exceed $150
special for $49.95. Over $110.00 in savings!
(MOST CARS, VANS & TRUCKS SLIGHTLY HIGHER)
Expires Sept. 30, 2010 Expires Sept. 30, 2010