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Volume III, Issue 9 Stephens City • Middletown • Kernstown Mar. 2 – Mar. 8, 2011
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Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197 Politics
Home Remodeling: Don’t get nailed Correction

The By Edward Johnson cent job site. Verify licensing In our previous issue we incorrectly stated the
Sherando
and check their record with the
With the recession slowly fad- BBB. You should also verify in- breakfast hours for McCoy’s Dairy Bar. McCoy’s
ing, homeowners are tiptoeing surance and coverage for claims breakfast is avaiable from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
back into the home improve- against workers’ compensation,
Times ment market and contractors

are eager for business. Accord-
ing to Harvard University’s
property damage and personal
liability in the event of acci-
dents. Also, be mindful that
Center for Housing Studies, the bid you accept should not
Member remodeling expenditures will be based on price alone. Good Kids hook assembly into honoring fish
Virginia Press Association increase this year. This is due, customer service, reliability and
By Christian Wright adopt the amendment.
in part, to an economy that is workmanship are equally as im-
Stephens City beginning to normalize along portant.
Capital News Service The bill became the class
with the fact that consumers Step three is the contract. project for Ferrel’s class thanks
Kernstown
deferred upkeep and delayed Make certain you understand RICHMOND – Michele to the Coastal Conservation
Middletown
projects during the recession. the terms and conditions. Any Ferrel’s fourth-grade class Association of Virginia.
No matter if you are interested verbal promises should be in made history Tuesday, turning Originally, the Coastal Con-
Press releases should be in having a basement finished, writing and the contract should their class project to make the servation Association of Vir-
emailed to: your kitchen or bathroom up- at a minimum specify the work striped bass the state saltwater ginia approached Sen. Miller
news@sherandotimes.com dated or a room added, the end to be done, materials to be used, fish a reality. to see if he could sponsor the
result can vary widely. A key start and completion dates, pay-
Publisher The House of Delegates, in bill about striped bass.
factor in ensuring a pleasant ment schedules, guarantees,
Daniel P. McDermott experience is the amount of due debris removal and your right an 80-16 vote, passed Senate “I told them I don’t spon-
(540) 305-3000 diligence you decide to perform to cancel. Never sign a partial Bill 940, which designates the sor these types of bills, but if
dan@sherandotimes.com prior to entering into a contract. or blank contract. If the proj- striped bass as the state salt- you could get an elementary
While most contractors are ect involves subcontractors you water fish. school class to do it, then I
Editor honest and hard working, oth- should have a release-of-lien The class, from Spratley will,” Sen. Miller said.
Laura Biondi ers prove sloppy, incompetent clause added. If a warranty is Gifted Center in Hampton, Sen. Miller wanted the stu-
or downright fraudulent. Ac- provided, it too should be in testified before the Senate and dents to learn about the legis-
News Reporters: cording to the Better Business writing and must state whether
the House earlier in the ses- lative process and what it takes
Sue Golden Bureau (BBB) home remodeling it is a full or limited warranty.
sion to pass the bill, which was to get a bill to become a law.
Angela Beaty ranked as the #1 most-inquired- The contract should also state
about industry and the #4 most- that the work will be performed sponsored by Sen. John Miller, “As part of my sponsoring this
Ryan Cannon
complained-about category in in accordance with applicable D-Newport News. bill, I required the class had to
Chris Dalton
2010. As compared to 2009, building codes and that required “They were so excited when do the research, write to leg-
Lorie Showalter the number of inquiries for permits or inspections are the they heard the news,” Fer- islators and testify about the
lories@sherandotimes.com contracting services increased responsibility of the contractor. rel said. “They jumped out of bill,” Sen. Miller said.
at the local area BBB by over In addition to these basic their seats when they heard.” Ferrel’s class decided to take
Advertising Sales Representatives: 150%, to 2,983,238. steps, you can help to eliminate Ferrel’s class, however, was up the offer. The students met
Angie Buterakos Without question, the poten- what are likely to be less-than-
almost dealt a blow right be- with Sen. Miller in the fall and
(540) 683-9197 tial for problems and headaches reputable contractors by being
abound. The BBB has ample aware of the list of practices fore the vote when Delegate got to work.
angie@sherandotimes.com Jackson Miller, R-Manassas, They learned about the
cases to prove the point. To im- considered by the Federal Trade
prove your prospects of having Commission, the National As- proposed an amendment to striped bass’ decline in popula-
Alison Duvall a positive experience with your sociation of the Remodeling the bill. tion, and the steps that would
(540) 551-2072 home repair, or improvement, Industry and the BBB to be The amendment would have need to be taken to raise the
alisond@sherandotimes.com the BBB recommends an easy problematic. Buyer beware changed the state saltwater population. They also learned
three-step process. of high pressure tactics, door- fish from striped bass to men- about the history of the fish.
Step one is to plan your proj- to-door solicitations claiming
haden. “The colonists placed a tax
Production Manager: ect. Be realistic about what you leftover material from a neigh-
Delegate Miller argued that on the bass to help finance the
Paul Speary want versus what you can afford. boring project, up-front pay-
Having a floor plan or sketch -- ment requests for the entire job, because of the menhaden’s first schools in the state,” Fer-
Ad Design:
with the correct dimensions-- cash-only transactions, special importance to the Virginia rel said.
Jeff Richmond economy and its use in a lot Now, the bill waits for Gov.
will help to assure the bid you pricing as a “showcase” home,
Billing Coordinator: receive is accurate. reluctance to provide insurance of everyday items, it deserves Bob McDonnell’s signature to
Step two is selecting a con- information or failure to pro- recognition before the bass. become law. Sen. Miller hopes
billing@warrencountyreport.com
tractor. Get two or three bids vide notice of your right to can- “Menhaden is used by farmers the bill-signing ceremony will
Cartoonist: and make certain that the bids cel. A contractor who has an for feed, crab fishermen for be done with Ferrel’s class dur-
Ryan Koch are apples to apples. The bids “F” rating with the BBB should
bait, and pharmacists in making school.
should be based on the same also speak volumes.
If you are interested in contributing building specifications, materi- ing Omega-3 pills,” Delegate “It’d be a great way to cele-
articles to our paper, please e-mail: als, labor and time needed for Edward Johnson is president & Miller said. “It’s a part of our brate this occasion,” Sen. Mill-
dan@sherandotimes.com state heritage.” er said.
completion. Discuss the bid CEO of the Better Business Bu-
in detail to make certain you reau serving the greater metro The amendment, however,
This publication is proudly
understand the scope of the Washington, D.C. region. failed by one vote to pass. The
printed on 100% recycled paper project. Check references and, House voted 48 to 49 not to (From a Release)
with soy-based ink. if possible, visit the most re- (From a Release)
“Never, ever, ever underestimate where your next great idea

Middletown will come from.”-Walt Disney
The Disney Institute is coming to LFCC!

Area businesses offered a chance to learn Walt Disney’s secrets
feel for different positions within The facilitators who will con-
the company and allows Dis- duct this presentation have
ney to retain really great people. worked in the field and bring
“High performing cast members more than a combined 20 years
can usually help business in other of experience in leadership and
areas.” Ms. Thompson shared management skills. The lessons
a story about Walt Disney, who discussed can be applied to all
often walked the main street of companies- they are not industry
Disney Land late at night after specific- and would be highly ef-
closing hours. He would sit and fective in any size organization.
Registration tables will be
talk with the custodial staff and set up in the lobby of the Disney’s Approach to People
discuss ideas and opinions of Carl and Emily Thompson Management will be held on
the park. When a manager com- Conference Center prior to March 22nd at 8:00 am at the Carl
plained that Walt was keeping the start of the presenta- and Emily Thompson conference
the custodial staff from attending tion. Center in the Corron Commu-
The Corron Community Development Center is located on to their normal duties, Walt re- nity Development Center at Lord
the campus of Lord Fairfax Community College. sponded by simply saying “Never, They will then help to evaluate Fairfax Community College cam-
ever, ever underestimate where your company and make recom- pus. Registration is $395, how-
By Angela Ladd ing to work it will show; they will your next great idea will come mendations on how to improve ever if you register before March
The Sherando Times interact with people in a positive from.” performance or drive financial 1st, you will receive a discounted
way. Disney goes to great lengths Disney training strategies can results. Employers can also send rate of $316. The registration fee
Whether you’re a small business to make sure cast members are be applied to basically any busi- their employees to Walt Disney includes a catered lunch and ap-
owner or a Fortune 100 company, happy in their positions with ness. Whether you’re managing a World, Florida, where they can petizers will be served during
this presentation has something the company.” Ms. Thompson restaurant, an office, or a factory- be taken behind the scenes to breaks. You can register online at
for everyone. Work Force Solu- states “our leaders aren’t just en- the techniques and strategies that discover training techniques and www.LFCCworkforce.com or in
tions at Lord Fairfax Commu- couraged, but they are expected you will learn in this presentation some of Disney’s magical secrets person at LFCC Workforce Solu-
nity College in Middletown is all to push great cast members on can improve employee satisfac- of success. tions located at 173 Skirmisher
aquiver about their upcoming to other departments, our cast tion, boost sales/profits, and gen- This year marks the 25th anni- Lane, Middletown, Va. For more
guests and presentation. Two fa- members never leave.” Disney erate repeat business. The Disney versary for the Disney Institute, information on Disney’s five core
cilitators from the Disney Insti- has developed a ‘cross utilization’ Institute offers customized train- which evolved from many re- values (leadership excellence,
tute will soon be arriving to offer policy where people of all levels ing, and this is where you can requests from guests about” how we people management, quality ser-
a presentation focusing on people within the company can try out ally see change. The Disney Insti- do what we do.” Ms. Thompson vice, brand loyalty, and inspiring
management. The Disney Insti- other jobs within the company tute can provide secret shoppers goes on to say “it’s all about how creativity) or on other programs
tute offers professional develop- for a period of time. Swapping who produce a report of their ex- you lead your employees, because offered, go to Disneyinstitute.
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share some of Disney’s secrets to
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Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197 Politics
Legislature adopts budget changes, adjourns one day late

By Amanda Iacone $32.7 million from the state’s rect classroom spending. The All state employees will now ue to push for that.
Virginia Statehouse News general fund to help create an amount was a compromise be- pay into their pensions but will He also was disappointed
infrastructure bank. The bank tween the Senate’s goals to re- receive a 5 percent pay increase that the lawmakers didn’t pro-
RICHMOND — Lawmakers will provide low interest loans instate education funding that to curb the blow. The changes vide more drastic cuts to public
finalized changes to the current to localities or private entities was cut the past few years and however do not extend to local broadcasting.
two-year budget Sunday eve- to help pay for port, rail, transit the Houses effort’s to reduce employees or teachers. McDonnell said he would
ning, providing billions in new or road projects. public education by $700,000 McDonnell said he was pleased likely recommend further cuts
transportation dollars and mil- The governor and the Repub- less than the governor’s intro- that the lawmakers supported as part of any budget amend-
lions for police and public edu- lican-led House had originally duced budget. the majority of his initiatives ments he sends back to the
cation. proposed taking $150 mil- The compromise sends mon- to increase the number of seats General Assembly during the
Lawmakers from the House lion from the general fund for ey to schools that would have available at public universities veto session in April.
and Senate finished budget ne- the infrastructure bank. But lost the most under the formula for in-state students, to infuse He also might reinstate the
gotiations early Sunday morn- Democrats loudly complained changes, but also gives more billions into transportation, re- $150 million out of the gen-
ing and legislators received throughout the session that was per pupil spending to all other form government and to create eral fund for the infrastructure
updates on the changes Sunday money that could otherwise be schools. jobs. bank.
afternoon. Both the House and used to pay for teachers, police The state also will pay $30 mil- However, he was disappointed Sen. George Barker, D-Fairfax,
the Senate voted to approve the and provide health services for lion into the teachers’ under- that his push to privatize the said he was pleased the state
revised two-year budget, which low-income Virginians. funded pension – far less than state’s Alcoholic Beverage Con- will be able to increase funding
funds state government through Lawmakers also agreed to the $89 million the House had trol stores went nowhere. The for the state’s transportation
July 2012. provide $87 million in new di- originally proposed. governor said he would contin- system. But it’s still not enough,
They also voted to approve the
governor’s transportation plan
Report from Richmond: 2011

and to send $30 million into a
behavioral trust fund to begin
complying with the results of a
U.S. Department of Justice in-
vestigation.
The General Assembly ad-
Delegate Clay Athey, R-18th Legislative District
journed one day late after bud- committees in the Virginia House of Del- works to develop numerous proposals to
get negotiations broke down egates and I am appreciative of being se- reform Virginia’s government and hopeful-
late this week. Gov. Bob Mc- lected by the Speaker to serve as its Vice- ly strengthen a myriad of Virginia statutory
Donnell said he urged lawmak- Chairman. laws each legislative session.
ers to work to strike a compro- As Chairman of the Court’s Civil Law Jobs and the state of our economy in the
mise or he would have ordered Subcommittee, I am afforded the privilege Commonwealth will be the major focus of
them back to complete their
of overseeing all proposed changes to Vir- the 2011 General Assembly Session and
work.
ginia Civil Laws. Since the House Courts of over the coming weeks in this column,
In the final budget bill, law-
Justice Committee hears over sixty percent I hope to also share with my constitu-
makers agreed to provide just
of all the bills introduced in any legislative ents many other public policy proposals
session and also recommends to the Gener- which seek to streamline state government
al Assembly all the appointments to vacan- through reform and cost cutting of non-es-
cies in the Virginia Judiciary, that role alone
keeps me very busy year round.
In addition, I was re-appointed to serve
on the House Education Committee, where
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Politics Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197
and lawmakers will have to Sherwood said the budget is ployees.

tackle transportation funding fiscally conservative, an ideal He sponsored a bill that re- DIAL-UP INTERNET:
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benefits counties, said Delegate sales tax to the state, he said. He said that most new spend-
Beverly Sherwood, R-Win- “We’re not going to have easy ing in the final budget is one-
chester, who was one of a dozen budgets in the next two years,” time spending.
budget negotiators. he said.
She aimed to equally fund po- Delegate Tag Greason, R-Po- STARTING AT ONLY
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FCPS recognizes national school breakfast week

Frederick County Public Services Jennifer White says, Approximately 11 percent of (www.frederick.k12.va.us).
TRADE IN Your Old
Schools will join other school “The school breakfast program students enrolled in the school Children who are mem- Outdoor Wood Furnace
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recognizing National School to receive a nutritious meal tional School Breakfast Pro- ing Supplemental Nutrition new E-Classic
Breakfast Week March 7-11. which meets the federal di- gram. Assistance Program (SNAP)
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the National School Breakfast established link between eating lic Schools qualify for the free for Needy Families (TANF)
Program. breakfast and academic suc- and reduced meal program. are eligible for free school
Breakfast is served daily at cess.” It’s important for families to meals regardless of income.
every Frederick County Pub- In Frederick County Public remember that students who In addition, foster children
lic School. Students may Schools, more than 1,400 stu- qualify for that program are eli- who are the legal responsibil-
purchase breakfast for just dent breakfasts are served each gible for free or reduced break- ity of a welfare agency or court
$1.30. Frederick County Pub- day. That adds up to more than fast as well as lunch.” may also be eligible for benefits Electric Guitar, Bass
lic Schools’ Supervisor of Food 249,000 breakfasts annually. Eligibility for the Free and Re- regardless of the income of the Setup and Repair
duced Meal Program is based
on income. Applications may
household in which they reside.
Children who are members of
“THE SETUP”
In Memoriam Cupcake was found abandoned in Martins- Guitar lessons, Band and
burg WV, October 14, 2002. She weighed 2lbs, be submitted at anytime during households participating in the Equipment Consultation
Cupcake
2002 - 2011
9 oz. An estimated birth date of August 9, was
given to her, and it was thought she would not
the school year and are avail-
able at the Frederick County
Women, Infants, and Children
Program (WIC) may also be
540-539-6142
live thru the first night. At first it was believed “Don’t get fed up, Get Setup!”
Public Schools Administration eligible for free and reduced
she was a Yorkie - due to her small size; but it Sandy Larrick
Building, each Frederick Coun- meals based on the household’s thesetup2929@gmail.com
turned out she was a Golden Retriever / Sheltie
ty Public School and through income. www.myspace.com/sandylarrick
mix, and topped off at about 50 lbs full grown.
Cupcake was a full-time employee of Bearly the school division’s website (From a Release)
Believable Gifts in Stephens City, VA. Her duties
EMPLOYMENT
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Springfield
the door, occupying children while parents
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the hot tub. The poor bunny living under the playhouse won’t know what to do dom of setting his or her own
now that its not being chased around the yard. Cupcake also loved long walks hours and meeting new people.
around the neighborhood on her leash. In 2003, Cupcake was voted as one of Previous advertising sales expe-
the 12 most beautiful dogs by readers of the Martinsburg Journal Newspapers, rience is a plus. The candidate
must be dependable, reliable and
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Cupcake was diagnosed on September 2, 2010 at Virginia Tech Virginia-Mary- mission-based position.
land Regional College of Veterinary Medicine with an inoperable brain tumor If you are poised and ready to
4cm x 2cm impinging on her brain stem and spinal chord. She was given 2 take the next step in your sales
career, email:
weeks to live. Showing sheer determination and strength, she was not ready
to leave us at that time. After a few weeks of rest, she returned to work and angie@sherandotimes.com
continued to work until the day she passed away. Cupcakes tumor was donated
to Virginia Tech to help Vet Students in their research.
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Center of Frederick County, on Aylor Road. Their love, concern, compassion and
dedication cannot be matched, and their dedication to Cupcakes comfort and On the Road Driving School, LLC
care was truly a blessing to both her and her family. Also we would like to thank Garland T. Williams, Owner
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Food and fuel costs continue to escalate

Inflation is not a concept, results are realized by all
By Lorie Showalter As global economy surges ahead,
The Sherando Times commodity production falls behind
demand and the next backward step
Since the U.S. economy began a affects individuals, the laborer. The
weak recovery in June 2009, most average employee cost per hour, ac-
economists and government policy- cording to the Labor Department,
makers have maintained that infla- has risen by less than one percent
tion is well contained. Considering since the recession began in Decem-
the rising cost of food and gasoline, ber 2007. Labor costs are expected
two of our most basic and immedi- to remain flat while unemployment
ate needs, one wonders if the econo- remains high, meaning that with a
mists and policymakers have taken surplus of people searching for work,
the attitude of the grasshopper from those who are employed will have a
Aesop’s fable. tough time getting a raise.
You recall the story where the ant Rationalizations may be why many
works hard every day storing up economists and policymakers at the
food for the coming winter while the Federal Reserve believe there is rela-
grasshopper watches in amusement, tively little risk of higher inflation.
singing and dancing all summer long They argue that since the core price
Crop failures in other parts of the world like China and Rus-
with no concern for the immediate index excludes volatile food and en-
sia are causing a significant rise in the price of America’s Gasoline prices in Virginia
future. Then winter comes and the ergy prices their outlook on inflation
favorite breakfast cereals. have risen about 33% in the
grasshopper finds himself starving is confirmed. However, the core in- last six months according
and begs the ant for some food, to is in our empty pockets after filling percent. That was the largest gain dex price doesn’t best represent long to virginiagasprices.com.
which the ant responds, “You danced up at the gas station. Or worse, walk- since October 2009. term inflation trends either. Some news sources have
last summer, continue to dance and ing out of the grocery store holding The report that followed this data To bring the subject a little closer suggested it may rise as
sing!” two plastic grocery bags trying to suggests, following months of rising to home, a gentleman stopping at high as $5 a gallon.
So, what does that story have to do calculate how $60 worth of food can prices for oil, cotton, corn, wheat the Liberty store in Middletown for
with the economists claiming that be carried in only two small sacks is and other commodities, that whole- fuel said, “I’m only putting enough years ago when gas prices started go-
inflation is under control? Well, like solid proof too. sale prices rose at the fastest pace gas in the tank to get where I need ing up to $4 a gallon and as soon as it
the grasshopper, they appear to be in The Labor Department said its in more than two years. And U.S. to go,” when asked what he thought gets a little warmer, its coming out of
denial or maybe its ungrounded opti- Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 per- inflation isn’t confined to America, about the rising gas prices. The man the shed, I can barely afford to get to
mism or even an attempt to create an cent in January. Most of the gains its being driven by rising world com- explained that his Chevy truck gets work and back,” he said.
attitude of apathy? Who knows for were due to higher food and energy modity prices, in turn driven by rapid about 15 miles to the gallon and it Gas prices across the country have
sure, but one thing we do know for price, but the so called “core” index growth in emerging markets, accord- cost him almost $50 to get home. been on a steady increase during the
sure is prices are rising and the proof excluding those items rose by 0.2 ing to one U.S. economist. “I bought a motorcycle a couple past three weeks as the Middle East
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has been involved in the throes of of the advertising on the box, but want, which ostensibly would include Franklin D. Roosevelt, a big govern- rates, inflation and interest rates are
civil unrest. now its about $3 a box!” helping others in a real, tangible way,” ment spender, said “Any government, all indicators by which we measure
Chairman of the U.S. Federal Re- Consumers are paying the price says Beck. like any family, can for a year, spend progress in the battle of economics,
serve Ben Bernanke said the rapid for a variety of causes but one direct First U.S. Secretary of the Trea- a little more than it earns, but you but they’re not the disease, they’re
growth of developing economies was reason for our current state of affairs sury, Alexander Hamilton believed know and I know that a continuation side effects. Beck reasons, “The dis-
behind the increase in food prices. can be linked directly to politics and that from time to time, the country of that habit means the poor house.” ease itself, the reason why we’re in
The United Nations Food and Ag- government. No big surprise there, had to dip into the debt column to Philosopher, poet and novelist this economic situation in the first
ricultural Organization has warned right? Writer Glenn Beck in his book build trust on an international stage. George Santayana once said, “Those place, is progressivism and all of the
that high prices, already above levels “Broke” writes, “The founding fa- But, he also said, “The creation of who cannot remember the past are free spending, worry-about-debt-
in 2008, were likely to rise further. thers [of our nation] understood and debt should always be accompanied condemned to repeat it.” Just about later, utopia-is-within-reach policies
Surging food prices have come back embraced the freedom that comes with the means of extinguishment.” everyone today is familiar with that that come along with it.”
into the spotlight after they helped with self-restraint in spending … In other words, when Washington famous quote and we usually apply John Adams once said, “Revolution
fuel protests that toppled Tunisia’s Ben Franklin didn’t seek wealth be- whips out its national credit card in a it to ourselves personally. Applying takes place in the hearts and minds
president in January. Food inflation cause he wanted the trappings of time of crisis, it needs to have a plan that adage to our nations past, how- of the people.” To win the battle of
has also been among the root causes money; his primary objective was to for how it’s going to pay the money ever, brings more clarity to our cur- economics, a revolution of thought is
of protests in Egypt and Jordan, rais- achieve freedom to do as he wished. back. rent debt ridden situation than ever. necessary in order to shift the debate
ing speculation other nations in the Seeing money as a means to achieve Debt is sometimes a necessary evil, Great countries have risen to power in this country from one about retire-
region would hoard grain stocks to freedom radically alters one’s beliefs especially to establish credit, as in the and then crashed and burned over ment ages and tax hikes, to one about
reassure their populations. about appropriate levels of govern- case of young people today who find the centuries and America is just as individual rights and equality of op-
One homemaker shopping at Food ment spending.” Beck goes on to say themselves in a quandary when it susceptible to the same fate as an- portunity, among other things. Apa-
Lion in Stephens City said she’s been that many Americans have been per- comes to credit, because in order to cient Greece, Rome and Spain. thy is the enemy, learning from the
spending $50 more a month for food suaded to believe that government have a good credit score, money has And while there are still physical past is empowering and “minimum
since Thanksgiving for her family of spending is an indicator of national to be borrowed and paid back to cre- battles to be fought, the real battle government, maximum freedom”
four. She noted the rising cost of ce- compassion but that actually the op- ate the score from which the report today is the law of economics, which was once a way of life in America.
real alone has changed the way she posite is true. is based. However, they can’t obtain says that when expenses are higher If individuals are expected to pay
shops for breakfast items. “A box of “Government spending is really a a good credit score without first bor- than revenues over a prolonged pe- their debts and are not allowed to
Oh’s [brand] cereal used to cost $1.99 measure of erosion and encroach- rowing money. riod of time, repercussions follow. borrow more money than their in-
for years and I could always count on ment on personal freedom, the more Thomas Jefferson said, “The best “The laws of economics win, they al- come allows, why isn’t our govern-
that because its been the same cost you send to Washington, the less you government is that which does as ways do,” says Beck. ment expected to operate under the
for as long as I can remember, its part have available to do with what you little governing as possible,” and even Debt, deficits, unemployment same principle.
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Middletown meetings infant to kindergarten. The reading April—it’s up to the children’s imagi- crazy, let us help you. This presen- 2:00 pm. This Oscar-nominated doc-
stages include print motivation and nations as to what they build. tation will help landowners learn to umentary reviews the saga of Daniel
Work Session First Monday 7pm. awareness, phonological awareness, identify invasive insects and plants. Ellsberg who leaked 7,000 pages of
Regular Council Second Monday letter knowledge and vocabulary, and Read across America Eradication techniques and organic/ top secret documents in 1969 to ex-
7pm. Committees Third Tuesday narrative skills. 540-869-9000 natural alternatives will also be dis- pose the course of U.S. Government
7pm. Planning Commission Fourth Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 5:30-7:30 cussed. involvement in Vietnam. Narrated by
Monday 7pm.Public Hearings as Paws for reading p.m.– Read Across America Book Ellsberg, MDMA is “both engrossing
scheduled and properly advertised. Blast at Apple Blossom Mall. The Cash party history and astonishingly germane to
All meetings are and always have Mar 5, 2011 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Frederick County Education Asso- present-day political debates” (Wash-
been open to the public. Mar 19, 2011 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm ciation is partnering with the Apple Saturday, March 12, 2011. Cash Post). Unrated, 93 minutes. All events
Apr 2, 2011 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Blossom Mall and the Simon Kidgits party to benefit Sherando Warrior are free and open to the public. www.
Bingo in Middletown Bowman Library Children, come Club to present this program. Free club. Doors open at 5pm, buffet din- magiclanterntheater.org info@magi-
to Bowman Library and read your books, stickers and refreshments will ner at 6pm, drawing at 7pm. Grand clanterntheater.org 678-0963
Every Tuesday at the Middletown favorite story to a willing listener- be provided to students who attend prize is $1000.00 Dance following un-
Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Doors -a specially trained dog! Our dogs the event. The Cat-in-th-Hat, Thing til midnight. Silent and live auctions. Is your garden a water hog?
open at 5pm. Bingo starts at 7pm. love to listen to stories, which have One and Thing Two will be in atten- Sales limited to 300 tickets. Dona-
Located in the social hall rear of a great appeal for beginning read- dance. In addition, a number of local tion is $45.00 per ticket. Must be 21 Mar 17, 2011 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
building. Concessions sold by Mid- ers and those who are struggling celebrities will read to children years of age. Bowling Green county Handley Library, Benham Room
dletown Volunteer Fire and Rescue as they learn to read. Dogs are club, north banquet room. For more If you want to become a creative gar-
auxillary. happy to hear a good book. The Talent show information contact Marilyn Wilkes dener that is water-wise, join us! This
reading times are in 15-minute in- at Marilyn.r.wilkins,cr66@statefarm. presentation discusses proper water-
Mulch for sale crements from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 7 p.m.– com or Dee Williams at williamg10@ ing techniques and water quantity
Register in person or by calling 869- The Sherando High School Talent verizon.net for a healthy garden. Explore alter-
Boy Scout Troop 22 will be taking 9000 ext. 215. Show. This event will feature a variety natives to large lawn areas and how
orders for mulch through March 3, of students showcasing their talents. Water clinic to exchange your garden plants for
2011. Orders will be delivered on Blocks and books native plants that tolerate drought
March 19, 2011. $4.00 per bag for a Book drop off Mar 14, 2011 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm conditions. Karen Ridings 540-665-
3 cubic foot bag. Proceed to benefit Mar 14, 2011 4:00 pm Events Room at Executive Pro- 5699
the troop. Please email orders to my- Apr 11, 2011 4:00 pm Saturday, March 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 tection Systems, 161 Common-
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Books, a Lego™ building program for Library. Mark your calendars for this Pre-register to have your well water
Winter reading program Elementary Builders. Bowman Li- special Book Drop Off day. Drive by tested for hardness,Coliform and E. Mar 22, 2011 9:00 am
brary is conducting days in February, and drop off your books at the Bow- coli bacteria Karen Ridings 540-665- Virginia Workforce Connection,
Mar 5, 2011 11:00 am March, and April of imaginative play man Library in Stephens City or 5699 100 Premier Place, Winchester, VA
Mar 9, 2011 11:00 am for children who are just learning to Handley Library in downtown Win- Mastering the Electronic Job Search:
Mar 12, 2011 11:00 am build. This program is appropriate chester . We will have volunteers The most dangerous man in Reasons to Use the Internet, Online
Mar 16, 2011 11:00 am for elementary and middle school helping to collect books from 9:00 America Resumes, Job Search Engines, Net-
Mar 19, 2011 11:00 am students. Builders’ tools will be Lego® am to 12:00 noon. The next Book working Sites & more. The Mature
Mar 23, 2011 11:00 am bricks. On February 14, the children Sale is March 29 through April 2nd. Mar 16, 2011 Time varies Job Seeker: If you feel your age is
Mar 26, 2011 11:00 am will build anything they want in the Preview Night is Monday, March 28, Mar 19, 2011 Time varies working against your re-employment
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Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197 The news
Benefit concert 7-10pm, while taking instruction to become a sponsor please con- www.baacs.org. ing problems, paralysis, heart failure,
from the caller and period band. En- tact Mike Capanelli 571.420.0646 or and even death. Pertussis, also called
Cedar Creek Duo (Keith and joy such dances as Ring-Around the mike@watermelonpark.com Walk in faith nonprofit whooping cough, causes coughing
Laura Filppu)/Shenandoah Uni- Nine Pin, the Grand March Medley, ongoing event spells so bad that it is often hard to
versity Arts Academy Guitar and and more! SHSB spaghetti dinner eat, drink, or breathe. Children typi-
Flute Benefit Concert with the pro- Balls have historically been held at the and live auction “To Walk In Faith, a grass root cally receive the pertussis vaccine at
ceeds going to the Evans Home. estate since the first hotel was built in nonprofit formed to provide home- infancy. However, over time their
Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 7:00 pm 1832, and this one will be every bit as Sunday April 10, 2011 Starting at less aid, support and relief in Win- immunity wanes. The Tdap vaccine
Market Street United Method- exciting. Enjoy seeing the ballroom 12 noon at Sherando High School. chester and Frederick Co area is boosts immunity in persons 10 years
ist Church, 131 S. Cameron Street, in its full splendor, alive with guests To benefit the Sherando High School currently conducting an ongoing of age and older and is aimed at help-
Winchester, VA 22601. For more in- in period attire and music of an era Band. Sit down spaghetti dinner donation drive of recyclable items ing eliminate pertussis outbreaks.
formation contact Barbara Huffman past. Guests may also enjoy a stroll from 12noon to 1:30pm. Dinner in- including: inkjet and/or laser printer Frederick County Public Schools
at 540-665-4602 on the Grand Veranda and sipping cludes spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert cartridges, cell phones, aluminum Coordinator of Health Services Pam
a drink while sitting on the white and beverages. Live music 1pm to cans, copper wire (stripped or un- Unhoch says there are certain immu-
Can you can? Yes you can! wicker furniture. Tickets are avail- 1:30pm courtesy of Sherando band stripped) and other recyclable met- nizations that are required for a child
able immediately, and group book- students. Live auction with profes- als. Pickup is available in immediate to attend public schools in Virginia.
Mar 31, 2011 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ings are welcome. Seating is limited, sional auctioneer Leon Strosnider Winchester and Frederick Co. areas. Parents are responsible for providing
Handley Library, Benham Room so guests are recommended to book at 1:30pm. Adults $7, children ages Please contact us at: towalkinfaith@ the documentation which shows that
If you have thought about canning, right away. $75.00 per Person. Tick- 4 to12 $5, children 3 and under are hotmail.com or (540)550-9146 leave all required immunizations have been
but don’t know where to begin, join ets are available online at www.His- FREE. For advanced tickets, contact voicemail please administered and are current. By the
this canning presentation. We will toricJordanSprings.com or by call- any band member, call Amy at 540- end of February, letters will be sent to
discuss equipment needed for vari- ing the box office at 540.667.7744. 664-8690 or mail your check and Tops weight loss meetings the parents of all fifth grade students
ous types of canning and basic pro- Further Information: Colt Nutter self-addressed & stamped envelope who need to receive the Tdap boost-
cedures to ensure success!!! Phone: 540-667-7744 Email coltnut- to: Sherando HS Band Booster Assn., TOPS Wednesday’s at 5:30 PM er before entering the sixth grade.
ter@historicjordansprings.com Lo- 185 South Warrior Drive Stephens 333 W Cork Street Conference Parents need to review their child’s
Historic Jordan Springs to host cated at: 1160 Jordan Springs Road, City, VA 22655 Room 2 Winchester, VA. Let’s start immunization record and if the last
2nd annual civil war ball Stephenson, VA 22656 Visit http://www.shsbandbooster. the New Year out right! TAKE OF vaccination was before August 2006,
org for and up to date list of pledges POUNDS SENSIBLY. the student needs to receive the Tdap
On Saturday, April 2, 2011, His- First annual “Spring Fever” bass items and celebrity donars. TOPS is an economical weight loss booster prior to the start of school
toric Jordan Springs will host its Sec- tournament club with a small annual registra- in August. Specific medical ques-
ond Annual Civil War in the main Newcomers club being formed tion fee and a monthly fee of only tions should be referred to the child’s
ballroom of the grand hotel. Guests Apr 9, 2011 Call for details $6.00. For more information call Mi- physician. Sixth grade students who
can enjoy this (black-tie optional) Apr 10, 2011 Call for details Newcomers Club formed for chelle at 869-9144 or visit TOPS.org. have not had their vaccination prior
period-attire suggested event in the Sponsored by Watermelon Park & woman new to the Winchester area Weigh in weekly with us and get the to the first day of school will be tem-
one of a kind historic setting that has The North Mountain Bass Anglers. who would like to meet and become support you need in 2011 and lose porarily excluded from classes until
played host to such notable figures as Teams can pre-register for $75 (En- involved with others in the commu- that unwanted weight. the booster has been administered.
President Roosevelt, General Robert try fee includes one night of camp- nity. Meetings are held every third
E. Lee, and General “Stonewall” Jack- ing, a ticket to a BBQ dinner being Wednesday of the month. All inter- FCPS and Health Department 2011 Schedule for
son, among many others who have prepared by Big Mike’s BBQ (winner ested woman are encouraged to at- Offering Immunizations to Rising Tdap Vaccinations
attended the balls of days gone by. of the 2010 Watermelon Park Blues tend a coffee on February 16th. The Sixth Grader
A cash bar will be available for beer, n’ BBQ Festival) and a live band will meeting is being held at Jim Barnett Tuesday, March 22, 2011
wine, and cocktails in the smaller be performing on stage. Please get Park, War Memorial Bldg., Lord Fair- Frederick County Public Schools Wednesday, March 23, 2011
ballroom just across the Grand Foyer pre-registered by going to www. fax Room, with guest speaker Mike is again partnering with the Lord Thursday, March 24, 2011
from the main ballroom beginning at northmtnbassanglers.com and you Foreman speaking on the history of Fairfax Health District to offer teta- • Apple Pie Ridge Elementary
4pm. Dinner will be served at 6pm better hurry! The winning Team will Winchester. To sign up or get more nus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) • Greenwood Mill Elementary
as a three-course, period appropriate be awarded $1000 CASH. Please visit information please call 540 328-0622 booster vaccinations to rising sixth • Middletown Elementary
meal prepared by our Executive Chef your local business starting February or e-mail; winchesterareanewcom- grade students. On March 22, 23 • Gainesboro Elementary
and his culinary team. After din- 1st. to pick up a registration form. ersclub@gmail.com Please feel free and 24, fifth grade students attend- • Redbud Run Elementary
ner, guests can enjoy dancing from If you or your company would like to join us, it may be a great opportu- ing each of Frederick County’s 11 • Stonewall Elementary
nity for an article about a new group elementary schools will have the • Indian Hollow Elementary
geared towards woman looking to opportunity to receive their Tdap • Bass-Hoover Elementary
How to get long, lean muscles meet others and enjoy monthly cof-
fees, lunch bunches, book clubs, din-
booster free of charge. Students will
only be able to receive the vaccina-
•
•
Evendale Elementary
Orchard View Elementary
ners, shows etc... tion if their parents have provided • Armel Elementary
the school with written permission.
Network for aging support Since 2006, all rising sixth grade stu- CHURCH
dents have been required to have the BRIEFS
Meets the 3rd Monday of every Tdap booster. If the student has had
Sign up now for 20% off month at Westminster Canterbury in a tetanus-containing vaccine with- Prayer shawl group meeting
your first personal training session “The Abbey” on the 2nd floor. Social in the last five years (after August
-OR- get one free tryout Mat class. time 11:30am-noon. Share ideas & 2006), the booster isn’t necessary. Beauty for Ashes Prayer shawl
topics on senior issues 12-1 pm . All Some students also are exempt from group of The Camp of Faith Church
PilatesFitness.biz Expires Mar. 31, 2011. Offer is for new clients
business associated with seniors are the immunization requirement for meets the second Saturday of each
and cannot be combined with any other offer.
540-662-1117 invited. Contact: Lisa Carper 540- religious or medical reasons. month at the Martins coffee shop at 9
Click or call for more 722-7458. According to the Virginia Depart- am. Any and all knitters or crochet-
info and current ment of Health, the Tdap vaccine ers are welcome to join us. Questions
class schedule. Spay today protects against tetanus, diphtheria can be directed to secretary@faith-
and pertussis. Tetanus, also called bap.org or by calling 540.869.0497.
Local low-cost, non-profit spay and lockjaw, causes painful tightening
neuter program for cats and dogs in of muscles throughout the body. It Fish fry
this area. Spay Today works with can lead to “locking” of the jaw, mak-
local vets to obtain lower prices for ing it difficult for the sick person to March 12, 2011 4:00 pm
spaying and neutering cats and dogs open his or her mouth or swallow. Brucetown U.M. Church at 2161
+ initial tests and shots at the time Diphtheria is a serious disease that Brucetown Rd. ClearBrook, Va will
of surgery. To find out more, please causes a thick covering in the back hold a Fish Fry . Meal will include
call: 304-728-8330 or go on-line at of the throat and can lead to breath- fried catfish, cole slaw, mac & cheese,

The news Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197
pinto beans, cornbread, cheesy bis- 13th annual chili dinner Takeout orders from 2:00 – 3:15
cuits, dessert & drink. This is a free Eat in from 3:30 until …
Enjoy the Benefits of Working with a will offering event with the proceeds Friday March 18, 2011 5:30pm to Country Ham or Baked Ham - $10,
Local Mortgage Company going to our upcoming mission trip. 8pm. Braddock Street United Meth- Oyster - $14. All meals come with
• 100% financing Available Pat Edens 540-667-7134 odist Church to benefit the Evans homemade macaroni and cheese,
• Government Approved Lender Home for Children. Visit www.evan- coleslaw, green beans, applesauce,
shome.org or call 540-662-8520 for roll & butter, and a dessert. Please
more information. contact our church or visit our web-
540-660-1333 DJ Donnie site at www.kernstownumc.org if you
540-635-1457 DJ Donnie Ham and oyster dinner have questions or are interested in
DJ Donnie coming out for a yummy dinner!
www.cbmmortgage.com
DJ Donnie Kernstown United Methodist
St Patricks day blowout Church’s Annual. Saturday, April 1st,
sally@cbmmortgage.com
Royal Plaza Shopping Center with DJ Donnie 2011. 3239 Valley Pike, Winchester, Send your NEWS to:
March 19th. 8 to close VA 22602 540-667-7298 angie@sherandotimes.com
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pm,
HALL PASS: 11:50 am, 2:50 pm, 6:20
pm, 9:10 pm, Friday, March 4
HIDDEN SPRINGS SENIOR LIVING
UNKNOWN: 1:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 6:30 THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU:11:10
prides itself on providing life’s comforts and amenities so pm, 9:20 pm, am, 1:40 pm, 4:10 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:40
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BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE
SON: 1:40 pm, 4:20 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:50 HALL PASS: 11:00 am, 1:45 pm, 7:10
While it’s snowing outside Activities inside are thriving! pm, pm, 9:30 pm,
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JUST GO WITH IT:12:10 pm, 3:30 pm,
costs of oil, Doctors visits, mortgage,
groceries and house keeping when you
BINGO! 6:40 pm, 9:40 pm,
I AM NUMBER FOUR: 12:10 pm, 3:10
pm, 6:20 pm, 9:10 pm,
have it all right here.

B THE KING’S SPEECH:10:00 am, 12:40
pm, 3:35 pm, 7:00 pm,
Gnomeo and Juliet in 3D: 1:35 pm,
4:05 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:40 pm,
We have snow equipment to I JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER

- DIRECTOR’S FAN CUT 3D:12:00 pm,
3:00 pm, 6:10 pm, 8:50 pm,
JUST GO WITH IT: 12:50 pm, 3:50 pm,
7:00 pm, 9:55 pm,
N
keep Buck Mountain Road THE KING’S SPEECH: 3:00 pm, 8:30
always open to 340 South for NO STRINGS ATTACHED:9:55 pm, pm,
G
emergency access. A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE:12:20 A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE:
pm, 12:00 pm,
O
Thursday, March 3
“With our superior nursing care and affordable rates, Hidden Springs Senior Living offers the best senior living value in the valley” Saturday, March 5
HALL PASS:12:45 pm, 3:20 pm, 6:00
Call today to schedule your personal tour! (540) 636-2008 pm, 8:50 pm, THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU: 11:15
A short distance South of Skyline Drive • 973 Buck Mt. Rd., Bentonville VA. am, 1:40 pm, 4:10 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:30
www.hiddenspringsseniorliving.com UNKNOWN:1:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 6:30 pm, pm,
9:30 pm,
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I AM NUMBER FOUR:1:30 pm, 4:10 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:20 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:05
pm, 7:00 pm, 9:45 pm, pm, 9:55 pm,
BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE HALL PASS: 1:40 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:30
SON:1:40 pm, 4:20 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:55 pm, 9:25 pm,
pm,
UNKNOWN: 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:10
Gnomeo and Juliet in 3D:1:15 pm, pm, 9:00 pm,
3:35 pm, 6:00 pm, 8:20 pm,
I AM NUMBER FOUR: 10:30 am, 1:10
JUST GO WITH IT: pm, 7:20 pm, 10:10 pm,
1:20 pm, 4:05 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:40 pm,
Gnomeo and Juliet in 3D: 10:40 am,
THE KING’S SPEECH:3:30 pm, 6:20 4:05 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:10 pm,
pm,
JUST GO WITH IT: 12:30 pm, 3:55 pm,
JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER 7:00 pm, 10:00 pm,
- DIRECTOR’S FAN CUT 3D:12:50 pm,
3:40 pm, 6:10 pm, THE KING’S SPEECH: 12:40 pm, 7:10
pm,
NO STRINGS ATTACHED:9:10 pm,
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE: 4:00
GIRLIE NIGHT: CLUELESS: 8:45 pm, pm,

Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197 Classifieds
For Sale? Wanted?

List them here for FREE!
4 black metal swival bar stools 24”
high, like new. $100 for the set or
Excellent Condition $80. Com-
plete golf club set w/bag, pull cart
1998 Suzuki Motorcycle ( street bike
), LS650 Savage, orange in color, ga- HELP WANTED
Send your ad to: $30 each. Call 540-465-3898 and accessories. Excellent Con- rage kept and no miles: $ 1,395.00
call 540 974 6460
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WANTED
War for the Unions by Allan Nev-
FOR SALE ins-brand new series of 4 books:

1861-1862 The Improvised War
1992 Camero RS 25th Anniversa-
ry Edition Brand new water pump, “To Walk In Faith”, is conducting a
Experienced
1987 Wedding Dress. Pro- 1862-1863 War becomes Revo- Flowmaster 80 Series Street Muf- donation drive of aluminum cans,
Groomer Needed
fessionally sealed. Long lution 1863-1864 The Organized fler, after market speakers and Must have own
copper wire and recyclable metals.
Sleeve. White satin with elabo- War1864-1865 The Organized Sony Explode Head unit, Rebuilt
rate beading and lace. V-cut War to Victory$25.00 for all 4 transmission with 135+ miles
Pickup is available in immediate equipment, reliable
Winchester and Frederick Co. areas.
back. Cathedral length train and books Call 540-539-7206 Needs minor radiator work and a Call 540-550-9146
transportation, and
veil. Includes train carrier. Size Pitbull Puppies part red nose and heater core. $2500.00 Edlebrook positive customer
6 to 8. $500. Can email photos. blue nose. $50.00 540-336-4435 Rims Asking $3000.00/ B.O. need Looking for female roommate to
Call 571-405-8350 to pay bank before Acquiring title. share 3 bedroom trailer in Stephens service skills.
1998 EIT Civil Review for the 540-877-0981 Leave Message City. $350 per month, includes utili- Interested Applicants
2007 Ford Focus SES Black, 50K,
Fundamentals of Engineering ties. Smoking ok. Must like cats. Call call 540-868-1082
PW/PL/PM, Sunroof, Leather in-
Exam by Donald G. Newman, Allen Digital Computer Organ, Tonya at 540-868-0307
terior, 30 MPG. $12,000 OBO.
Ph-d P.E. $25.00. 1998 Engineer- Nice Theater Organ for Small
Call 540-877-1217
ing in Training-License Review Church or Home. Plays Well,
EMPLOYMENT
20 ton wood splitter $900, used by Donald G. Newman, Ph-d P.E. Sounds Good. 2 Manuals, Bench,
once.Rototiller $700.00, used $25. Call 540-539-7206 32 Pedals, 45 Stops, 5 Program
once.Call 869-2452 Stops, 9 rhythm selections, MOS-
The Sherando
Peavey DJ system for sale. Load- 1; Model: 416-TH. Serial Number:
1902 Price & Teeple Fancy Ma-
ed with 2600 watt amp, speak- 57041, Built 1972-1975. Call 540-
hogany Upright Piano. Works,
ers with stands, lights with foot 539-4297.
but needs to be restored. $2500.
controls, mic, headphones, & 93 Geo Metro, 1 owner, close to
OBO.Day Call 540-868-1138
cables. Control panel enclosed 300K miles, needs head gasket,
Times
Golf Cart, battery operated, in hard case. Great system to get
cherry red, new paint, runs great! Make offer. 540 667-5569, leave
started in your own DJ business. msg.
$2700.00.Call 540-551-2128 In excellent condition. All you
2004 White Yamaha Golf Cart. need are your own music cds and Piano- Wurlitzer, VGC Ivory/cream
Battery operated, rear seat, full you can immediately start your with gold trim. Has gold cush-
lights, runs great, excellent con- own business. Pictures avail- ion seat with storage. $550.00. .
dition, garage kept since pur-
chased. Charger and cover in-
able. $3000.00.(540) 535-7315.
Pet Hair Sheep lambs, they do
Slipcovers for high back dining
room chairs. Country look, blue Graphic Designer
cluded. $2,800 OBO. and white. Only 5, $75.00 for all.
not have wool so there is no need
Call 540-667-2735
to ever shear! This breed has
Lots of kitchen items, dish- The Sherando Times is currently searching for a
es, bowls, corning ware, sil-
Guitar, black, 6-string acoustic, hair like a dog ,they shed out to a verware, take all $75.00.
part time general assignment graphic designer.
exc. cond., $600. Guitar, Jack-
son, 6-string electric, loaded,
smooth coat in summer, just like Kitchen table, round glass The ideal candidate woud be organized and self-
dogs do. Females $200.00 Weth-
a “screamer”, $800. Keyboard, ers $150.00 & Rams $300.00.
w four cushion high back motivated. Must have experience working with
chairs. very nice $75.00.
Yamaha Motif 77, full midi, exc. Raised naturally with their Leave message 868-9030
Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop.
cond., $3,000. Keyboard, Ro- mother’s,around human contact
land RD 700 (88), exc. cond., daily, in Shenandoah County VA. Apple iPod Touch 8 GB - Brand If you are interested, please contact
$2,800. Roland Fantom Synthe- We have even sold to children’s new in box-never used. $185/
sizer, loaded, $2,600. ‘92 Cadil- petting zoo. Please email for obo. Wii Game System and Sport Alison Duvall: (540)551-2072
lac D’Elegant, 4-door, good en- more information,photos or to be Pack rarely used. $200. Paul Speary : (540)683-6376
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$3,500. Call 540-869-3333 shentel.net Mens plus size cloth-
2008 Chrysler Town and Country. ing for sale. Sizes 4, 5 and 6X.
Call 540-550-5380 Good Condition. Urban wear. Beautiful, immaculate
Vending machine route for sale. Many jackets also. Please call colonial in Canter Estates. FOR
Locations throughout Frederick 540-631-4552
4 bed, 2.5 baths. Hardwood RENT!
County, VA. Nine established lo- Handyman/repair/remodeling
on the main level. Open
cations are included in the sale. business assets for sale. 2002
There are a total of 13 machines 14 foot freightliner/sprinter van floor plan. Spacious
that are placed throughout the fully loaded with tools. Ready to kitchen with ceramic tile
route. Asking $28000. Please run business now. To much infor- flooring. Master bath with
contact 540-514-9858. mation to list so if you are inter- separate tub and shower.
King size Simmons firm pillowtop ested please email me $22,000
for all or willing to split tools and
Double sinks and a walk
mattress, low profile box springs, &
van. $18,000 for van and $4,000 in closet. Fenced yard
low profile frame. Excellent, prac-
tically new condition.$999/set. 7 for tools. Call 703-930-3438 / and shed. Covered porch
Foot Air Hockey Table - New Can cjhomesolutionswv@yahoo.com. and patio to relax on in
E-Mail picture $250.00. the spring, summer and
Call 540-723-0285
Wedding Gown, size 10, never
worn, white form fitting lace & fall! Small pet may be $1700.00 a month.
1999 Dodge 1500 Ram con- pearls at waist and thruout dress, considered.
version van. 7 passenger 4 sleeveless, chiffon full skirt, long
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captains seats/ rear bench. chiffon train, 6” satin trim at bot-
Auto, V- 6. Nice Chrome tom, scoop neckline, matching
wheels. Green in color. 109,000
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short chiffon veil with pearl head-
band, preserved for storage -$350
Search like the Realtors do! 540-247-1438 Cell
RE/MAX Team Realty, 440 W. Jubal Early Drive, #200
tained in good condition. New or $400 - 540-539-4872.
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Diversions Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197
— in email, giving information over

the phone, opening attached files and
not shredding mail with your name on
it.
Scambusters [www.scambusters.
org] has made its annual prediction
of which scams will be the Top 10
for 2011. Many are the same as last
year ... and the year before: Nigerian
scams, economy (work at home, loan
New Year, Same modification, foreclosure), identity
Old Scams theft (computer hacking, malicious
software, hijacking social media
The Better Business Bureau has information), skimming (credit-card
named the Top 10 scams for the year information at ATMs) and people at
2010. Some of the scams are surpris- the door (collecting for charity, con-
ing, especially since they’ve been tractors who take advance money but
around for so long and people are still don’t do the work.)
falling for them. The only reason certain scams make
Here are a few highlights from the the Top 10 lists year after year is that
BBB list: they work. Scammers aren’t going to
Job-hunting scams: What the scam- stay with something that doesn’t net
mers really want is your Social Secu- them a lot of money.
rity number and personal information Be more vigilant and suspicious this
such as your bank account number. year. Scammers are out to relieve you
Debt-relief services: They want your of your dollars any way they can. Dis-
money upfront, leaving you more sect emails, be suspicious of down-
broke than you already are. Com- loads, don’t buy anything over the
plaints to the BBB are up 30 percent in phone unless you initiate the call, beef
the last year alone. up your computer security and get
Work-from-home schemes: If you flip help with it if you don’t know how,
to the back of magazines as far back as pick your own charities to donate to,
the 1970s, you’ll find ads for working and say no to contractors who come to
at home. Nothing has changed. The your door.
scammers still promise to teach you David Uffington regrets that he can-
the secrets to finding work you can not personally answer reader ques-
do at home, or will send you craft kits tions, but will incorporate them into
to put together, and then tell you the his column whenever possible. Write
work isn’t up to their standards. to him in care of King Features Weekly
Identity theft: While you’re not at Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
fault if a company leaves its comput- FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to
ers wide open to security breaches, columnreply@gmail.com.
millions of people make the mistake
of being sloppy in their own security © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Angie Buterakos: angie@sherandotimes.com • 540-683-9197 Diversions
lenges
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races. fourth
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can. family members may be asked to play.
more about ourselves and kind race. He came to Homestead- Don’t be surprised if some hidden
of validated our core beliefs and Miami Speedway trailing Denny emotions are revealed in the process.
stuck to what the (No.) 48 team is Hamlin by 15 points, but Ham- Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick
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Who Biffle
Can Dethrone Jimmie
Is Racing and were still able to overcome a 14th. Kevin Harvick, who fin- l-r) are considered Jimmie ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Con- ber 21) Making choices highlights
Johnson? lot of adversity and win a cham- ished third in the Ford 400, was Johnson’s main competition
as Hard as He Can pionship. I feel like we’ll be stron- 41 points off the pace. in his run for a record sixth sider moving beyond the usual meth- much of the week, and you have a head
This
As the hasn’t2011 season
been gets under
the season Greg ger and better, but we just don’t Hamlin and Harvick made consecutive Sprint Cup title. ods to find a more creative means of start here, thanks to your ability to • On
Biffle
way, one expected,
NASCAR thoughdriver
has time to pick up the pieces.
he certainly
after know until we get into the meat Johnson work and figure to do so (Johnson photo: Getty Im-
handling a difficult on-the-job situa- grasp the facts of a situation and inter- sar, the
another remarked that the sport of the season, and the first goal is again, but this is neither horse- ages)
The 39-year-old Biffle didn’t win
had never obviously to make the Chase and shoes nor hand grenades, and tion. Avoid confrontation and, instead, pret them in a clear-cut manner. Empir
during the been
2008 so competitive.
regular season, but Hamlin had more victories than
Say
after what?theThe
making Chase,same guy hasto
proceeded from there figure out how to win close doesn’t count. anyone, led the standings enter- aim for cooperation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to tors at
won the past five championships! again.” Johnson’s mastery is centered
win its first two races. He wound up
By definition,
third in the Sprint theCuplevel of compe-
standings. What could make NASCAR in the format known as the Chase.
ing the final race and staked his
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Sea- December 21) Carrying a torch can pey’s T
claim to the ever-changing, sel-
For now,
tition Biffle’s
is lower, not first priority
higher, whenis more competitive? Why, beating After 26 races, the standings are dom-true role of heir apparent. sonal change creates a new look for the be a two-way situation: It can either Caesar
making
one guythewins Chase,all but
the that
time.doesn’t Johnson would be a good start. redrawn and the 12 drivers then
mean he’s going to back off.
The
Seldom has excellence been deemed worthy to compete for
Harvick’s consistency over the
outdoors. It also inspires Taureans to keep you tied to the past or help light noblem
guy’s name, of course, is Jimmie course of the season was by far
“We’re certainly not racing conserv-
Johnson. He has the best
atively,” he said. “We’re racing to win, crew
Roush Fenway driver Greg Biffle says his first priority is making the Chase,
less appreciated. The easygoing the championship begin what
but that doesn’t mean he’s going to back off from trying to win races. (Photo: the best. Edwards, who finished redo their own environments, and this your way to the future. The choice, as proteg
chief
but we’re (Chad Knaus),
not going to do and the two
anything stu- Johnson is an unlikely villain. He
Getty Images) basically are races within races fourth in the 2010 standings and • On
of them work for the best team
pid. is good-natured, reasonably frank for the final 10 events. Beginning won the season’s final two races, is a good week to start redoing both always, has to be yours.
(Hendrick
“We know Motorsports).
we have to stay in (the top and season),
ular cooperative.
and weHe cheerfully
know we’re on in 2006,
We’re notthe firstbig
taking of Johnson’s
risks, but, atfivethe also figures to challenge the pe- your home and workplace. Enjoy. CAPRICORN (December 22 to schola
12 in order
Since to qualify
Johnson for the
debuted in Chase).
NAS- upholds
the bubble,hissoobligations.
it’s importantFew of
to have consecutive
same time, we’re championship
racing for theyears,
win.”
rennial nature of Johnson titles. Black
It’s
CAR’stightpremier
... and we’re
series,doing
now allSprint
we can good finishes right now.”
his detractors in the grandstand Monte Dutton has covered
not once has he led the standings motor-
It is a daunting task, however, GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A January 19) Your watchwords this
do.”
Cup, in Fenway
2002, itRacing
hasn’t been com-in
Biffle,dislike
would from Vancouver,
him if they Wash.,
one of only two drivers to have won
knewis at sports
the for
endThe Gaston
of the (N.C.)
regular
since 1993. He was named writer of
Gazette
season. and they all know it. misunderstanding needs to be straight- week are: “Focus.” “Focus.” “Focus.” is crea
Roush put Biffle
petitivewasatthen all. still
He’sthe won 53 races, championships in both the Nation- But
him personally. Johnson
the year by the has won 19Motorsports
National of the 70 Editor’s note: Carl Edwards had conjun
what
almostback twice in as many Heas
Winston Cup
any other What
wide andJohnson,
Campingin World
his No.Truck48 Chase
Press races since theinformat
Association 2008.was His the best showing in the Daytona
ened out so the wrong impression isn’t Don’t let yourself be distracted from
Series
driver.
ond in the During
2003.
that span,
Chase standings
finished sec-
twoTony
years Lowe’s(Johnny
series. Chevy, Benson
has done in other.)
is the nine devised
blog in 2004. In second
NASCAR This place Week 500 on Feb. 20, finishing second allowed to stand. If necessary, offer to what you set out to do. There’ll be time Mars i
Stewart is second with 27. Jeff
later. A year ago, three Roush Fenway seasons,
Biffle alsonot
wasjust the of
rookie pastthefive,
yearisin is Carl Edwards with eight.
(http://nascar.rbma.com) features all
behind winner Trevor Bayne. support the use of a third party to act as later to look over other possibilities. is now
drivers
Gordon—has Biffle,
24. Carl Edwards and incredible.
both series.He Hehas neverupfinished
came through of “Jimmie hason
his reporting had an unbeliev-
racing, roots music
Matt
They Kenseth
Nocould signsdoofit —weakness
made thedarken Chase. NASCAR’s
worse than developmental
fifth in the stand- and life
system, able on theto
ability road. E-mail in
perform Montetheat
Hamlin finished 21st, Jimmie
Johnson 27th and Kevin Harvick an impartial arbitrator. AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- carried
again, but the posi- winning track championships early in nascar_thisweek@yahoo.com.
the of
tions perennial
Biffle andchampion’s
Kenseth are hardly out- ings. Over the span of his career,
his career at Tri-City Raceway in West
Chase and win championships,” at 42d with an engine-failure CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A ruary 18) A workplace opportunity • On
look. as the regular season enters its Johnson has alsoanddominated the said Edwards.
secure
“Well, it’s obviously a new year
Richland, Wash., Portland (Ore.)
sport in laps led (10,996), win-
What is a Chase without “hot
DNF.
••• career change offering what you want might require changes you’re not keen stein is
and new set of challenges,” said ning percentage (.164), earn- pursuit”? Monte Dutton covers motorsports for
The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette. E-mail Mon- in money and responsibilities could on making. Discuss the plusses and trical e
Johnson. “It’s awfully early to ings ($88,893,977) and points Hamlin and Harvick are obvi-
even understand what the chal- (55,592). ously the most likely to give John- te at nascarthisweek@yahoo.com.
involve moving to a new location. Dis- minuses with someone familiar with stein’s
As Johnson said after the son a run for even more money. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
cuss this with family members before the situation before you make a deci- altered
making a decision. sion. and his
atomic
February 28, 2011

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miffed over how you believe you were Love and romance are strong in your • On
treated is understandable. But before aspect this week. If you’ve already met dent F
you decide to “set things straight,” the right person, expect your relation- his fif
make sure the whole thing wasn’t just ship to grow. And if you’re still look- nor Ro
a misinterpretation of the facts. ing, odds are you’ll soon be finding it. Eleano
VIRGO (August 23 to September BORN THIS WEEK: You approach that Fr
22) Showing you care makes it easier life in a wise and measured manner, her se
to build trust and gain an advantage in which gives you an edge in many Eleano
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the setting for TV’s “Knots Landing”? Hole,” “Natural Born Bugie” and “I Chicago White Sox knuckleballer
parel: a solar bikini. With it, you can tan while early 2
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January 11, 2010

also charging up your iPod. No word on wheth-
King Arthur, what was the name of 3. “The Heat Is On” was featured in 3. When was the last time before
Merlin’s mistress, who also was called
er there are solar swim trunks in the pipeline for the 20
which 1984 film? the 2009 season that SMU’s football men. was ba
The Lady of the Lake? 4. Name the group that released team played in a bowl game? •••
4. POETRY: Who wrote, “Sometime ed per
“This Old Heart of Mine”? Bonus: 4. In 1978-79 and 1979-80, George J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books are so
sheet m
they’ll give a war and nobody will What well-known singer covered the Gervin led the NBA in scoring, while popular worldwide that now they’re not even
come”? includ
song a decade later? the same player By Samantha
was second Weaver both being writing by Rowling herself. The booming
5. GEOGRAPHY: Which body of bootleg industry in China seems to have taken Bless A
5. Name the one hit by Crazy Ele- times. Who was it, and what team did • On
water would one find east of Greece? •wasItfor? was American cartoonist, the Potter series to heart, creating such titles
phant. he
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6. MUSIC: Where would one find a 6. Is Percy Sledge the brother of Sis- 5.humorist
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for 2.5
complaining.”
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is terra cotta often used to make?
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