the sherando times 01/19/2011

8/7/2019 The Sherando Times 01/19/2011

1/16

The Sherando TimeStephens City Middletown Kernstown January 19 25Volume III, Issue 3

The Sherando TimesFREE FRE

5

Governor pushes

school choice

FREE Sales taxcould help

Va. Tech survivors rally for gun

control. But what do YOU think?


2/16

Page Te Sherando imes January 19 5, 011 Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.Sheran

Politicso advertise in Te Sherando imes please contactAngie Buterakos: [email protected] 540-683-9197or Alison Duvall: [email protected] 540-551-07

Virginia Tech survivors rally for gun cont

By Katherine Coates

Capital News Service

RICHMOND Armed with

duct tape, Colin Goddard bal-

anced on a chair to hang a

screen so people could watch

a lm at the Richmond YWCA

gymnasium.

Goddard appears to be airly

athletic. But our years ago,

he was barely able to do one

spin on a bicycle because ogunshot injuries he suered

during the shooting rampage

at Virginia ech on April 16,

007.

Goddard and others gath-

ered in Richmond this week

to share their thoughts about

gun violence as Living or 3

a documentary about the

ech massacre was screened

at the YWCA.

Goddard was one o the

people who survived when a

ellow Virginia ech student,Seung-Hui Cho, entered their

classroom and began shoot-

ing. Cho, who had a history o

mental health problems, killed

3 people beore killing him-

sel.

Since then, Goddard and

other survivors have become

activists or gun control.

Te lm screening in Rich-

mond was organized Mon-

day by the Virginia Center or

Public Saety. Colin Goddards

ather, Andrew Goddard, is

president o the nonprot

group.

Gun control is the subject o

debate in the General Assem-

bly as the 011 legislative ses-

sion gets under way. Its also a

national issue ater a gunman

killed six people and woundeda dozen, including U.S. Rep.

Gabrielle Giords, in Arizona

on Jan. 8.

Several bills beore the as-

sembly would relax existing

rearms laws. Some would

make it easier to get a permit

to carry a concealed weapon,

prohibit the state rom re-

stricting rearms or exempt

guns made in Virginia rom

ederal regulation. Te Vir-

ginia Center or Public Saety

opposes such measures.

Te center supports bills

that would provide more gun

control. One measure, or ex-

ample, would require crimi-

nal background checks beore

people can buy rearms at gun

shows. Other would ban re-

arms rom libraries, the Capi-

tol and the General Assembly

Building.

Tey have to keep guns out

o the State Capitol, Andrew

Goddard said. We dont want

consequences.

o underscore how lax exist-

ing laws are, Colin Goddard

goes to gun shows and demon-

strates that he can buy weap-

ons with cash and without

an ID or background check.

Te lm screening at the

YWCA drew an audience o

concerned citizens and vic-

tims and survivors o gun vio-

lence.

Omar Samaha, a Virginia

ech graduate, joined Colin

Goddard in presenting the

lm and answering questions

rom the audience.

Samahas sister, Reema Sa-

maha, was killed during the

Virginia ech shooting . Sama-

ha now works with Students

or Gun Free Schools, a grass-

roots campaign to ban con-

cealed weapons rom college

campuses. Te campaign was

started in honor o Samahas

sister.

Students eel they need to

carry because they dont eel

sae ... it is a variety o social

issues, Samaha said.

Te lm recalls events that

happened nearly our years

ago. For many in attendance,

the emotions were as raw as

i the ordeal happened yester-

day.

Alex Evans was the chaplain

or the Blacksburg police and

pastor at Blacksburg Presbyte-

rian Church. He was present

the day o the shootings and

said the lm carried him back

to the day.

I elt a very emotional re-

sponse, Evans sa

very logical a

[Colin Goddard]

us to improve our

ciety.

Goddard says he

gun; however, he

ciety needs more

violent weapons.

Living or 3 w

at the Sundance F

in Utah at the en

and at Virginia e

ary. Students can

lm to be shown

versity.What do YOU thiColin Goddard was wounded 4 times during the Vir-

ginia Tech shootings.

8 stand-alone computers for

FREE Internet use.

Enjoy a great cup o cofee

with your wireless!

3343 Valley Pike, Winchester, VA 22602

540-686-7045 (Beside Puppy Cottage)

CA Dooley ofers

No purchase necessary.Must be 18 to play sweepstakes games.

Come in to enter

The Great CA Dooley

SWEEPSSTAKES!

Open Daily

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.Now hosting private parties!

With every fresweepstakes g

chance to winNostalgic Tru

Family

Friendly!

ToEverything There Is A Season, A Time For Every Purpose Under Heaven Eccles

Loving Arms Assisted LHelping Seniors Live Safely at Ho

Shelly Cook, RNOwner/Administrator

Please call today...we can accomodate your loved o

& make a difference in ther

On the Road Driving School, LLCGarland T. Williams, Owner

5336 Water Street, Stephens City, VA 22655Ph: (540) 869-6105 Cell: (540) 247-3197

www.ontheroaddrivingschool.com

Driver Improvement Clinic Driver Education ClassMarch 1st-April 9th,2011Class days Tues. and Thurs.

5pm to 6:45 pmSat. 8am to 11:45 am

Classes at 153 Narrow Ln.Mt. View Christian Academy

Stephens City, VA

WE HAVE ONLINE DRIVER IMPROVEMENT CLASSES

Classes at Holiday Inn Express142 Foxridge Ln. Winchester, VA 22601

January 22, 20118am to 4:45pm


3/16

January 19 5, 011 Te Sherando iRead all issues in their entirety FREE on www.Sherandoimes.com

By Amanda IaconeVirginia Statehouse News

RICHMOND Drivers innorthern Virginia could be seeingmore orange construction bar-rels under a Republican proposalto transer some state sales taxdollars to pay or transportationprojects in the region.

Del. om Rust, R-Fairax, issponsoring legislation that wouldtake $100 million o sales tax rev-enue generated rom northernVirginia each year and redirectthe money to road and transitprojects.

Another $50 million in statesales tax revenue generated inHampton Roads would providesimilar support there.

Detractors say it would reducealready-limited unding or core

services like law enorcement,education and social services.

Te proposal is part o the trans-portation plan Gov. Bob McDon-nell is hoping to pass through theGeneral Assembly this session.His proposal centers around bor-rowing $3 billion and using an-other $1 billion in available cashto pay or up to 900 projects dur-ing the next three years.

But McDonnell is also endors-ing several smaller a la cartetransportation proposals, includ-ing a bill sponsored by Sen. MarkHerring, D-Loudoun County,which would provide incentivesto businesses that allow employ-ees to work rom home and keep-

ing them o the regions busyroads.

Rust also is sponsoring a bill

that would reclassiy Virginiasprimary, secondary and localroads to reect modern drivingpatterns. Tose designations areused to prioritize state transpor-tation dollars.

Some roads in northern Vir-ginia currently designated localroadways are carrying more tra-c than some primary roads insouthwest Virginia, Rust said.

Itll put money where the tra-c is, Rust said. Yes, itll helpnorthern Virginia but it is not anorthern Virginia-centric bill.

According to a list o projectsreleased Friday that the gover-nors plan would und, Loud-oun County has $105 million inprojects awaiting unding. HenryCounty and Martinsville have$6.5 million in projects needingunding.

Any transportation undingsolution must have a statewidecomponent, said Del. Ward Arm-strong, D-Patrick, whose districtsincludes areas in Henry Countyand Martinsville.

You cant just address northernVirginia and Hampton Roads andnot address the rest o the state,Armstrong said.

Armstrong, the House Minor-ity leader, said he is concernedabout taking sales tax revenue othe general und to pay or roads,but said the idea deserves scru-tiny and discussion.

Personal income taxes, salestaxes and corporate taxes are thethree largest sources or the $30

billion general und but abouthal o that money goes to educa-tion, Armstrong said. Federal gas

tax revenue, state gas tax revenueand taxes on auto insurance helppay or transportation projects.

We keep taking money out othe general und to pay or trans-portation. While transportationis very important, I dont thinkwe ought to be robbing schoolkids to build roads, he said.

Te governors plan also woulduse the states cash balance tound road projects, again divert-ing general und dollars awayrom core services, Armstrongsaid.

Te proposal also comes a yearater lawmakers had to cut $4 bil-lion to balance the budget edu-cation and other core services alltook a hit, Herring said.

Lawmakers should consider allthe ideas on the table, Herringsaid, but some may not be do-

able.In the end, Herring may support

McDonnells proposal to borrowmoney to pay or road projects.

He wants to work wnor to provide a lontion that doesnt ragoal McDonnell caHerring said.

Herring said he ato make it easier and localities to shao transportation Currently there is cap on state revewhich could help pation o a new trafcturn lane, he said.

But two projectscould cost millionsRoad yover projecan estimated $0 mRoute 7 interchangabout $60 million, published reports.

In 006, voters surowing $38 million

Route 7/Loudoun way interchange thato trafc.

Loudoun Cou

The

Sherando

TimesMember

Virginia Press Association

Stephens City

Kernstown

Middletown

Press releases should be

emailed to:

[email protected]

PublisherDaniel P. McDermott

(540) 305-3000

[email protected]

Editor

Laura Biondi

News Reporters:

Sue Golden

Rachel Hamman

Lorie Showalter

[email protected]

Advertising Sales Representatives:

Angie Buterakos

(540) [email protected]

Alison Duvall

(540) 551-2072

[email protected]

Sandy Larrick

[email protected]

Production Manager:

Paul Speary

Ad Design:

Terri Schuyler

Jeff Richmond

Billing Coordinator:

[email protected]

Cartoonist:

Ryan Koch

If you are interested in contributing

articles to our paper, please e-mail:

[email protected]

This publication is proudly

printed on 100% recycled paper

with soy-based ink.

By Samantha Mazzotta

Reseed Lawn Now

Q:Ive got a couple of baldspots in my lawn that Iplan to either reseed or resod thisspring. My neighbor told me thatI can reseed them right now inthe middle of winter without aproblem. Wont the newly sprout-ed grass just freeze and die? Joein White Plains, N.Y.

A:Its possible, and often rec-ommended, to go ahead andreseed bare spots in the middle ofwinter. Most of the seeds will lie dor-mant through the cold month or twoleft, but as soon as the days length-en and warm up, youll begin to seefresh green growth in those spots.

Theres no guarantee that an early-spring cold snap wont freeze and killthe grass, but buying the righ t variety

of grass seed for your climate willhelp prevent this, as the new grasswill be hardy enough to withstandbrief freezing temperatures.

Make sure the bald spots are freeof snow and ice working on anabove-freezing or sunny day is best.Clear away debris and loosen mattedthatch with a rake or thatcher. Sowgrass seed over the bare spot and thenput down a layer of straw to protectthe seeds from foraging birds, windand water.

If youd rather put down sod instead sometimes bare patches are just too

big to seed well hold

winter or very early spsure the sod takes weisnt frozen and theres cold snaps.

For sod, youll needbald spot, then dig oudepth of about 3 inchessoil underneath with amake it more porous. sod pieces tightly int

spot and tamp them doalmost level with, but sthan, the surrounding lwill settle downward few weeks. Keep the soto 12 days

Send your questions to ask@thisisahammerThis Is a Hammer, c/o Weekly Service, P.O. Orlando, FL 32853-64doubt as to whether youeffectively complete asult a professional contr

2011 King Features

Dyoeaheanso

roots, giving the grasstunity to grow in thick

o advertise in Te Sherando imes please contactAngie Buterakos: [email protected] 540-683-9197or Alison Duvall: alisond sherandotimes.com 540-551-07

The Sherando Times

Alison Duvall

Advertising SalesCell: (540) 551-2072

[email protected]

The Sherando TimesAngie Buterakos


[email protected]

Sales tax shift could help Loudoun County; spurs d


4/16

Page 4 Te Sherando imes January 19 5, 011 Read all issues in their entirety FREE on www.Sheran

By Amanda Iacone &Stephen Groves

Virginia Statehouse News

RICHMOND Te repeal othe ederal Dont Ask Dont elllaw has put a new twist in an olddebate or Virginia lawmakers.

For several years bills have beenoered in the General Assemblythat would include sexual orien-tation as a protected class andprohibit discrimination againstgay, lesbian and transgender pub-lic employees.

Several bills have been pro-posed ahead o the upcomingGeneral Assembly session thatcould enhance gay rights or erode

them.Te latest bill, announced

Wednesday, would ensure thatVirginias eligibility requirementsor the National Guard wouldmirror national standards set byCongress and the U.S. Depart-ment o Deense and reect therepeal o Dont Ask Dont ell.

Del. Joe Morrissey, D-Henrico,said he will le that bill to coun-teract an eort by Del. Bob Mar-shall, R- Manassas, to ban gaysrom serving in the Virginia Na-tional Guard.

Following Congress repeal othe law last week, Marshall pro-

posed legislation that would con-tinue Dont Ask Dont ell orVirginia guard members.

Tats the law o the land rightnow. Virginia must adhere to ed-eral law, Morrissey said during anews conerence.

Morrissey said the U.S. Consti-tution gives states little latitudein running its militia and givessole authority or setting eligibil-ity standards to the Congress. Hecalled on Attorney General KenCuccinelli to repudiate Marshallsproposed legislation, which Mor-rissey said is inconsistent withthe U.S. Constitution and is abackward policy proposal.

It has no place in Virginia,Morrissey said.

Earlier this year, Cuccinelli is-sued an opinion to the statespublic colleges and universitiesadvising that sexual orientationisnt a protected class, sparkingoutrage on campuses throughoutthe state. Te attorney generalsaid he was simply advising thecolleges that the Legislature has

not identied gays and lesbiansas a protected class.

Several bills were led last yearthat would have oered that pro-tection to state and local govern-ment workers, but the measuresailed to garner support in bothchambers.

Tis year Del. Adam Ebbin,D- Alexandria, plans to le thebill again. And Del. Jim Scott, D-Fairax County, has already led abill that would extend protectionor gay workers to all employers,both public and private.

Scott said he introduced a simi-lar bill eight or nine sessions ago,and it quickly died or lack osupport.

But two things have changedsince then, Scott said.

Gov. Bob McDonnell issued anexecutive directive stating thatdiscrimination based on actorslike a person s sexual orienta-tion or parental status violatesthe equal protection clause othe U.S. Constitution. An ear-lier executive order prohibitingdiscrimination was missing thewords sexual orientation, whichthe two previous governors hadincluded in their orders.

Te other change that spurredScott was the repeal o the ederalDont Ask Dont ell law, he said.

Had those two things not hap-pened it would be more difcult,Scott said o passing such a law.Several things have come to-

gether to make it, I believe, anappropriate time to deal with this

problem.Ebbin supports Scotts eort to

provide protection to all workersin the state, adding that it wouldkeep bright and talented workersin Virginia.

Ebbin said he is the lone openlygay member o the General As-sembly and that he has neverbeen discriminated against in theworkplace.

Claire Gastaaga, a spokes-woman or Equality Virginia, saidit doesnt matter how many peo-ple ace discrimination. Its aboutdoing the right thing and provid-ing a mechanism or relie.

She said the public already sup-ports anti-discrimination legisla-tion, and the Legislature shouldollow.

Te public is ahead o the Leg-islature on these things, Gasta-aga said.

Te Virginia-based Fam-ily Foundation said the pro-posed legislation is unwarrantedand could hamper private busi-nesses and religious institutions.Church-based schools and socialservices could be orced to serveor hire gay people or shut down,said spokesman Chris Freund.

Freund said Catholic adoption

agencies in Massachusetts closedater anti-discrimination lawswere expanded there.

We are very concerned about

the threat to religious liberty, hesaid.

Still, Freund said he doesnt seethe bills making progress. He saidthe Family Foundation is review-ing Marshalls proposal to see iit meets legal muster. Te groupsaid that Dont Ask Dont ellwas a good policy and should nothave been repealed.

Marshall doesnt believe theanti-discrimination bills will goar this session. And extendingthe requirements onto privateemployers decreases their chanc-es o passing, he said.

Marshall also questioned Mor-risseys legal interpretation, ar-guing states do have authority to

make enlistment decisions whenthe guard troops are under the

governors control, idents. He said sta

regulations that areederal law, and citetough environmentexample.

No Supreme Coheld that there is a right to serve in thesaid.

Marshall said thaand women wouldto serve i the gaysopenly serve, and tdrat would be needenough manpower.

Marshall added tthat the General Aership allows the b

bated.

Politics

Gay rights debate takes twist in Virgi

o advertise in Te Sherando imes please contactAngie Buterakos: [email protected] 540-683-9197or Alison Duvall: [email protected] 540-551-07

Enjoy the Benets of Working wLocal Mortgage Company

100% fnancing Available Government Approved Lender

Rich & SalSpiewak

Licensed by the Virginia StateCorporation Commission, MC-3749

540-660-1333

540-635-1457

[email protected] Plaza Shopping Center

Creative Touch

Paint & Drywall

Excellent References

Experienced staffFamily Owned &

Operated Since 1995

Quaat aca

Custom Colors

Wallpaper

Removal

Drywall Repair Stain & Sealant

Application

Cabinet painting

Rental Repaints

Water & Fire

Damage

Licensed/Insured

Interior/Exterior

Commercial

Industrial Residential

Now BookinInteriors with

Lower Winter Ra

(540) 636 - 6032

EMPLOYMENT

The Sherando

Times

News ReporterThe Sherando Times is currently searching for apart time general assignment news reporter.

If you are interested, please contact DanMcDermott: [email protected]


5/16


By Amanda IaconeVirginia Statehouse News

RICHMOND Sen. MarkObenshain wants public schoolsto be the rst choice or Virginiaparents.

And he said two initiatives one to provide scholarshipsor low-incomes students andanother to und a pilot peror-mance pay program or teachers would help make that hap-pen.

Gov. Bob McDonnell an-nounced his Kindergartenthrough 1th grade legislative ini-

tiatives uesday. He said he wantsto improve student achievementto keep them competitive nation-ally and internationally.

Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg,

will sponsor a bill that wouldprovide tax credits to businessesthat donate to nonprots provid-ing scholarships to low-incomestudents who attend privateschools.

Providing school choice to stu-dents and parents improves pub-lic schools because a competitiveenvironment would yield innova-tions and improvements withinpublic schools, he said ollowingthe governors presentation.

We have outstanding publicschools in most areas, but they renot good enough, Obenshainsaid.

McDonnell said even PresidentBarack Obama supports schoolchoice and merit pay or teach-ers, and Virginians should take

steps to encourage innovationand leadership.

We cannot be complacent,McDonnell said. A young per-sons opportunity should not beconstrained by their zip code,

Te state plans to oer grantso up to $5,000 per teacher toschools interested in a pilot per-ormance pay program. About190 schools around the state,which have difculties retainingor recruiting sta, would be eli-gible.

McDonnell included $3 millionto pay or the program in budgetamendments he is seeking romlawmakers.

But the some lawmakers are

skeptical that this is the right xor the right time.Sen. Jill Vogel, R- Winchester,

said teachers in her districtsay that each student and eachschool district is dierent. Stan-dard evaluations and test-basedperormance evaluations dontpaint a complete picture o thestudents progress or the teacherseectiveness.

Vogel said that she supportsthe idea o merit pay, but shequestioned how it could be airlyrolled out.

And Sen. George Barker, D-Prince William County, said that

schools need a steady stream ounding rom the state beorethey could aord to implementperormance-based pay.

Schools are currently operating

at 006 unding levels because othe states dire budget problems.Cuts in state support were passedalong to local districts, Barkersaid.

Delegate Clay Athey, R-FrontRoyal, said educational organiza-tions will likely oppose the gov-ernors initiatives, arguing thatit takes money away rom publicschools. Athey disagrees and saidthat tax credits to support schol-arships have worked very well inother states, and Virginia shoulddo it, too.

Te worst thing in the world isto lock a child in a public schoolthat is ailing and ailing them,Athey said.

Some Democrats support thegovernors proposal. Delegate Al-gie Howell, D-Norolk, a ormer

public school hisstood with McDonbecause the proposhelp underprivilegesaid.

Educat

540-683

McCoys Coo

Governor pushes school choice, merit pay for teac

www.alltuneandlubewinchester.com

*Most Vehicles. With coupon. Expires 2/12/11

Radiator Drain & Fill(Up to 1 gal. antifreeze, dexcool and extended)

Oil Change, Lube & Filter (Up To 5 Qts) Check All Fluids New Wiper Blades Tire Rotatio n Inspect Battery & Connections Examine All Belts & Hoses FREE Vehicle Maintenance Inspection FREE Brake inspection

INCLUDES: Change oil (up to 5 qts. synthe Replace oil lter, cartridge FREE vehicle maintenance i Lubricate chassis Hazardous waste fee addl

BUY 4 TIRESGET FREE

TIRE ROTATIONFOR LIFE OF TIRES!

Install new disc brakepads or shoes

Inspect rotors & drums,turning additional

Free brake inspection Inspect master cylinder& brake hoses

Inspect brake uid forcontamination With cou

*Most vehicles. Some vans, pick-ups, transverse & hard to tune engines additional.Platinum plugs additional. Environmental fees may apply to some services.

Add u Test dr Shoes/include

Calipergreaseseals, raddition

KERNSTOWN238 Prosperity Drive Ste. 2

540-868-4106HOURS: Mon - Fri 8-6 Sat. 8-2

With coupon. Expires 2/1

With coupon. Expires 2/12/11

When you purchase a regular priced oil change.Call Center for details.

TIRE SPECIAL

45 FEATHERBED LANE, WINCHESTER VASun. thru Mon. closed Tues. thru Sat. 10am to 6p

ANGELS LIGHT THE WAYCONSIGNMENT & GIFT SHOP

NEW AND USED ITEMS GREAT P

LET ME CLEAN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE AND DECORATE IT WFROM YOUR HOME & THE CONSIGNMENT SHOP. SAVE MONE

FREELY. IT IS TIME TO BE ORGANIZED, RELAXED OPENING DOOR

YOU AND A FRESH START. CALL MARSHA TODAY FOR THE D

ANGELS LIGHT THE WAY CONSIGNMENT AND GIFT SH

540-686-5769TO MUCH MESS AND CLUTTER;

EMPLOYMENT

The

Sherando

Times

News Reporter

The Sherando Timesis currently searchingfor a sports & generalassignment reporter

for Stephens City.If you are interested,please contact Dan

McDermott:

[email protected]


214 East Jackson Street Front Royal, VA

540-622-6900

Offering: Student Classroom Behind-the-Wheel

Re-ExaminationsWe Now Offer

36- hour Classroom

Call for more infoNew Students and Re-exams


6/16


By Amanda Iacone


RICHMOND Virginians

could be toting ewer plastic bags

when they go to the grocery store

or pharmacy.

At least two delegates have pro-

posed legislation that would limit

the availability o the commonly

used bags.

Del. Onzlee Ware, D-Roanoke,

has led a bill that would ban re-

tailers rom providing the bags

to customers. And Del. Joe Mor-rissey, D-Henrico, said he will le

legislation that would add a 0

cent tax per bag or customers

who choose plastic over paper or

reusable bags.

A bill to ban the bags died last

year in committee, Morrissey

said.

But he is hopeul that a tax

would have the same impact by

drastically reducing the use o

the bags and is more likely to gain

lawmakers support. His intent

is not to provide a new revenue

stream or the state, he said.

Te purpose is to have people

stop using plastic bags, he said.

Morrissey said similar taxes

in Washington, D.C., and in Ire-

land have drastically curbed the

number o bags that are used and

reduced the number o bags sentto landlls. Here in Virginia bags

also make their way to rivers,

streams and agricultural elds,

he said.

Retailers would no longer have

to provide both paper and plastic,

saving them money, Morrissey

said.

Its good or the environment.

Its good or businesses and re-

tailers and its good or consum-

ers, Morrissey said.

But increasing a tax while Vir-

ginians are still hurting or jobs

and the economy is still shaky

will be a tough sell during the

upcoming General Assembly

session, which ofcially begins

Wednesday, said Del. odd Gil-

bert , R-Woodstock.

We should be talking about

other things, Gilbert said. Weve

got bigger problems right now

than trying to legislate how peo-ple behave.

Gilbert said that while the new

revenue would be welcome, gov-

ernment should live within its

means and there is little appetite

to impose another tax on con-

sumers.

I abhor the idea o taxing peo-

ple to change their behavior. I

just think thats not good public

policy, he said.

Washington, D.C., enacted a

5-cent tax, which took eect a

year ago. Te tax applies to paper

and plastic bags provided at busi-

ness that have a ood or alcohol

license, said om Moir, with the

Districts city council committee

on the environment and govern-

ment operations.

We have seen a great reduction

in unnecessary bag use, as well as

a great upswing in olks bringing

reusable bags to supermarkets

and grocery stores, Moir wrote

in an e-mailed response.

Neighboring North Carolina

has banned the bags rom the

Outer Banks and West Virginia

has no tax, according to the Na-

tional Conerence olatures.

More states and m

are adopting laws t

bags, including law

taxes, said J.R. olb

chapter director o

Chapter o the Sierr

Its a very, very e

reduce plastic bag u

Limiting plastic

ossil uel use and k

out o the waterw

tects crops. Te bag

Virginia cotton crop

Wares bill is Ho

and will likely go be

mittee on Agricul

peake and Natural R

Legislators have u

day morning to le

upcoming session.

Economy

1. GEOGRAPHY: Inwater are the Seychelleed?

2. MOVIES: Who diries Stagecoach and Wrath?

3. CHEMISTRY: Wsymbol is C?

4. MUSIC: What rocincluded members MaPaul Kantner?

5. HISTORY: What captured Vicksburg, Mday siege?

6. SCIENCE FICTIOtional character had a flSky Queen?

7. LITERATURE: Wers of the Purple Sage

8. MYTHOLOGY: Hter and the wife of whic

9. U.S. PRESIDENTpresident was born inIowa?

10. INVENTIONS: ballpoint pen invented?

Answer

1. Indian Ocean2. John Ford3. Carbon4. Jefferson Airplane5. Ulysses S. Grant6. Tom Swift7. Zane Grey8. Zeus9. Herbert Hoover10. 1938

2011 King Features


Own a piece ofheaven in the lovelyShenandoah ValleyNorth Fork Resort,located inFront Royal$1,500 $300Price Slashed

must sell!!!

Call for more details

540-551-2072

Campground Membership for Sale

GM SERVICE TECHNICIAN NEEDED

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED IN THE

FOLLOWING AREAS:

Engine performance Engine repair

Electrical/electronics

ASE certification a plus

GM STS training a plus VA state insp. a plus

WE OFFER:

Ultra clean modern shop

State of the art equipment

Paid on the job training 100% employer paid medical plan

Uniforms, Retirement/Profit sharing plan

Paid vacation, holidays and sick days

Earnings based on certifications andexperience

Progressive pay plan with unlimited

earning potential

Call Glenn Williams at:

540-635-2153 ext. 13 for a confidential

interview and e-mail a brief resume to:[email protected]

Employment subject to having validDrivers license and copy of DMV record.

Jack Evans ChevroletFront Royal, VA.

Looking or ababysitter locally?

Found!Call: 540-303-6033.

Delegates target plastic ba


7/16


By Amanda Iacone


RICHMOND Northern

Virginia lawmakers agree with

Gov. Bob McDonnells priori-

ties or the newly minted Gen-

eral Assembly session, but they

arent necessarily in total accord

with his proposed solutions.

In his second State o the Com-

monwealth address Wednesday

night, McDonnell gave somber

acknowledgement to the shoot-

ings this past weekend in uc-

son, Ariz., that have gripped the

nation. But the governor quickly

moved on to tout his work dur-ing the past year and reiterated

his current legislative agenda,

which he has rolled out during

the past month.

Nothing new was introduced

during the speech but the gov-

ernor has revealed an aggressive

itinerary or lawmakers, said

Del. om Rust, R-Herndon.I thought the governor laid

out some very good goals or us,

and they are goals that I share,

said Sen. Mark Herring, D-Lou-

doun County.

Jobs, economic development,

transportation and higher

education are all priorities or

residents in and around the

Leesburg area as well as all Vir-

ginians, Herring said.

It gives us at least some com-

mon ground to start rom, he

said.

But Herring said there are in-consistencies to the plan that

Republicans, led by McDonnell,

have unveiled.

McDonnell has proposed add-

ing $50 million in tuition assis-

tance or undergraduates study-

ing in science and math-related

elds. But Republicans were

responsible or taking money

away rom state colleges and

universities, orcing the schools

to raise tuition, he said.

Herring said hes glad the issue

o increased unding or public

institution is on the table, andhe would support sending ad-

ditional unds to state colleges

and universities.

He also questioned the gov-

ernors proposal to borrow $3billion or transportation and

transit projects. McDonnells

plan doesnt provide a long-

term unding solution to x

northern Virginias congested

roads, and it doesnt provide

a revenue stream to repay the

bonds, Herring said.

What are we going to do over

the next 17 years while were re-

paying this? (McDonnell) kind

o punched the problem to his

successor instead o being bold

and dealing with it now, Her-

ring said. On the other hand,this is something Im going to

have to look at very careully.

Weve got some o the worst

trafc in the nation.

Rust expects debate about the

proposal to accelerate the issu-

ance o transportation bonds.

But he supports the move be-

cause the bonds were approved

in 007, and interest rates are

low and construction costs are

cheap right now.

I think the stars are appropri-

ately aligned, he said.

Rust plans to introduce leg-islation that would inuse new

revenue or transportation by

taxing out-o-state business.

Another would shit existing

sales tax revenue rom north-ern Virginia and the Hampton

Roads area to transportation

projects in those areas.

Both Rust and Herring sup-

port the new $54 million incen-

tives and grants McDonnell has

proposed to spur job growth,

they said a small amount

when compared to the states

almost $80 billion biennial bud-

get.

Teres very litt

that we need to

grow the economy,

Educato advertise in Te Sherando imes please contactAngie Buterakos: [email protected] 540-683-9197or Alison Duvall: alisond sherandotimes.com 540-551-07

CALLING

ALL

UNSIGNED

BANDS

Booking and

advertising

opportunities

are now

available in

Northern VA!

Visit

www.nightlifeunlimited.com

for more details!!

APPLES

Richards Fruit Market6410 Middle Road

(540) 869-1455

FOR SALE

NOVA lawmakers support governors priorities, details deb

Electric GuitSetup and R

THE SEGuitar lessons,

Equipment Con

540-539Dont get fed up,

Sandy Lar

[email protected]


8/16


By Amanda Iacone


RICHMOND Western Vir-ginia lawmakers on Wednesday

oered strong support or Gov.

Bob McDonnells plans to reorm

higher education and increase

unding or transportation proj-

ects.

In his second State o the Com-

monwealth address Wednesday

night beore a joint session o the

Virginia House o Delegates and

Senate, McDonnell gave somber

acknowledgment to the shoot-

ings this past weekend in uscon,

Ariz., that have griped the nation.

But the governor quickly moved

on to tout his work during thepast year and reiterated his cur-

rent legislative agenda, which he

has rolled out during the past

month.

McDonnell said his administra-

tion during the past year has put

the state in the black scally and

created almost 70,000 jobs. His

speech capped o the rst day o

the 011 General Assembly. Law-

makers spent the day greeting

one another and getting ready or

the next 46 days.

Legislators ace retooling the

states ailing public pension sys-

tem, curbing tuition cost in-

creases and inusing billions into

transportation and transit proj-

ects.

Te governor has proposed $50

million in new unding to provide

aid to undergraduate students

and to encourage colleges anduniversities to operate more e-

ciently while increasing gradu-

ation rates.

While the governor wants to

reinvest in higher education, he

said the unding will come with

more scal accountability and

cost-saving innovations rom

schools.

McDonnell said it is uncon-

scionable that college tuition has

doubled during the past 10 years.

Tis will help keep those costs

down, Del. Steven Landes, R-

Weyers Cave, said o the gover-

nors higher education reormproposals.

Colleges and universities have

increased tuition and ees to

make up or dwindling state sup-

port reductions that came as

lawmakers tried to balance the

state budget, Landes said.

He said the governors plan will

rebalance how universities are

unded. And the ocus on science

and math-related elds is the

right move, Landes said.

Tats where the jobs o the u-

ture are going to be, he said.

Frank amberrino, president

and chie executive ofcer o

the Harrisonburg-Rockingham

Chamber o Commerce, is among

community leaders in Harrison-

burg watching closely how much

money is budgeted or public col-

leges and university.

Harrisonburg is home to BlueRidge Community College and

James Madison University.

State dollars to the universities

impacts tuition, and rising tuition

coupled with the weak economy

have slowed the growth in JMUs

student population, amberrino

said.

Everything we have heard so

ar, keeping the budget under

control, trying to live within our

means, resonates very well with

our members here, amberrino

said o the governors other pri-

orities.

Del. Edward . Scott, R-Madi-son County, said the most im-

portant goal or this session is to

continue creating new jobs. And

while the governors transporta-

tion plan would not only reduce

congestion on Virginia roads,

it would put people to work, he

said.

It is clearly doable, he said o

the plan to borrow up to $3 bil-

lion.

Te governors total road and

transit plan would pay or up to

900 projects during the next our

years.

It would also expand an exist-

ing revenue sharing program

that both Albemarle and Cul-

peper counties have used to build

roads.

Sen. Edward Houck, D-Cul-

peper, said he supports the gov-ernors transportation plan.

Im not at all concerned about

it, Houck said. Its a great way to

get people working.

But he said the governors plan

to privatize state-run liquor

stores has a long shot o gaining

support. Houck said the Legisla-

ture isnt in the mood to tackle

the unnecessary issue.

He noted that the governor did

not dedicate much time to the

privatization plan in his speech.

Te governor said selling the

ABC stores would generate up to

$300 million or transportation.Houck praised the governor or

making re-unding higher educa-

tion a priority.

Te governor has also proposed

that public employees rom uni-

versity proessors to state police

begin contributing

tirement. He woul

contribution with a

raise.Tat would send

$300 million to th

system in a year. T

rently is $17.6 billi

state borrowed mo

million rom the pe

to balance the 010

Scott said the prop

rst step. He said

needed to ensure

ulll its promises

ployees and to ensu

being responsible w

dollars.

All three legislato

governor set the rthe session. McDon

respectul, civil d

best serve the state.

Tat sets the stag

o the session, Land

Politics

Irinas GifAuthentic Russian/E

Gifts & FoMon. - Sat. 10:30 - 6:00 3

Winchester, VA 22602 www

540.450.

10% ofAny Item!with this coupon!

Serving The Valley with High-techDentistry and Old-fashioned Service

www.thomasfamilydentistry.com

540-465-398033820 Old Valley Pike (Rt. 11) Strasburg, VA 22657

All Phases of Dentistry Inc Cleanings And Exams I

Orthodontics Extrac

Partials And Dentures I

Patient Friendly PayPlans Available

Thomas Family Dentistry, P

Dr. Stephen J. Thomas DDS

Dr. Kenneth J. Thomas DDS

Come See Our

New Ofce

Beside DennysRt. 11 North, Strasburg

General Dentistry

See Our Webs

Monthly PromNEW PATIENTS WELCOME!

HOURS:

Monday through Thursday

7am - 5pm

P.O. Box 789Stephens City, VA 22655

540-869-2004

www.prosperitylandscaping.comCall Prosperity Landscaping today

at 540-869-2004 for initial FREE

consultation.

Your full service landscaping company


For new customers. Valid atparticipating locations. Cannotbe combined with other offersor used toward past services.One coupon per return.Valid 1/1-1/31

376 Fairfax Pike(Next To Food Lion)Stephens City, VA

22655(540) 868-0386

Tax Preparationwith this coupon.

Fastest Refunds!www.libertytax.com

We can help download your W2with your last paycheck stub. Wealso provide transportation to

and from the ofce.OPEN HOUSE For Hiring

marketing and mascotwavers with

BUBBLING PERSONALITIESEvery Saturday from11:00am To 2:00pm.

$50 OFF

Western Va. lawmakers support McDonnell transportation, higher ed


9/16


By Amanda Iacone


RICHMOND Sen. Emmett

Hanger wants to make it easier

or Virginia drivers to go green.

Hanger, R-Mount Solon,

is proposing legislation that

would exempt the new car title

tax or Virginians who buy an

electric car, hoping the bill will

spur shoppers to choose the all-

electric Chevrolet Volt.

General Motors is releasing

the car in selected markets, in-

cluding the Washington, D.C,.

area.Within the next year to 18

months, the $41,000 car will be

available throughout Virginia

and the rest o the county, said

Carolyn Markey, a spokeswom-

an or General Motors.

Hanger said his bill would

benet both car buyers and tax-

payers alike. Increasing the use

o electric vehicles reduces the

countrys dependence on or-

eign oil and helps Northern Vir-

ginia meet stringent air quality

standards set by the Environ-

mental Protection Agency.

Although the state would lose

some tax revenue, it would save

money in the long-term or tax-

payers, he said.

Car buyers now pay a title tax

worth 3 percent o a vehicles

value. His bill would help car

buyers or three years, Hanger

said, when the tax exemptionwould expire.

Maryland has already adopted

a similar tax exemption. Virgin-

ia is the second state to consider

such a move, said Jim Kiley, also

with GM.

Volt drivers can also apply

or a ederal income tax credit

worth $7,500, which also helps

to bring down the cost o the

new technology, he said.

But Sen. George Barker, D-

Prince William County, worries

about losing more state rev-

enue.

He said there is enough inter-

est in the electric cars without

any help rom the state. And

the $1,00 benet is small com-

pared to the total cost o the car,

Barker said.

Polit

EMPLOYM

The

Sheran

Time

News Rep

The Sherandis currently sefor a sports &assignment

for StephenIf you are inplease conta

McDerm

dan@sherandot


Volt sparks small tax exemption t


10/16


Stephens City TownMeetings

January 20Water/ Sewer Committee5:30pm

Public Works Committee6:00pm*All Committee Meetings aresubject to change without noti-cation*

Middletown Meetings

Work Session First Monday7pm.Regular Council SecondMonday 7pm. Committees ThirdTuesday 7pm. Planning Com-mission Fourth Monday 7pm.Public Hearings as scheduledand properly advertised.All meetings are and alwayshave been open to the public

Bingo in Middletown

Every Tuesday at the Middle-town Volunteer Fire and Res-

cue. Doors open at 5pm. Bin-go starts at 7pm. Located inthe social hall rear of building.Concessions sold by Middle-town Voluteer Fire and Rescueauxillary.

Winter reading programat Bowman Library

Feb 9, 2011 11:00 amFeb 12, 2011 11:00 amFeb 16, 2011 11:00 amFeb 19, 2011 11:00 amFeb 23, 2011 11:00 amFeb 26, 2011 11:00 amMar 2, 2011 11:00 amMar 5, 2011 11:00 amMar 9, 2011 11:00 amMar 12, 2011 11:00 amMar 16, 2011 11:00 amMar 19, 2011 11:00 amMar 23, 2011 11:00 am

Mar 26, 2011 11:00 amMar 30, 2011 11:00 amApr 2, 2011 11:00 amBowman Library, 871 Task-er Road, Stephens City, VAThis reading programs pur-pose is to encourage early lit-eracy, so all the materials pro-vide information for readingstages of young children, infantto kindergarten. The readingstages include print motivationand awareness, phonologicalawareness, letter knowledgeand vocabulary, and narrativeskills. 540-869-9000

Angels Light The WayGift Shop

Recently, Angels Light TheWay Gift Shop opened its doorOctober 1st, to help children toheal from domestic and sexualviolence. However, I cannotdo this alone. Therefore, I amasking for assistance from thecorporations and individualsfor donations of monetary togently used items from cloth-

ing, household furniture andgoods in order to continue theassistance. I cannot be thatone voice alone to help somany children, but togetherwe can heal the pain and hurt

thus, these children can growup to be productive adults andto stop the chain of child abusein that family. Lastly, it takesone voice to be that person totake a stand and speak out forthe children helping to heal thebody, mind and spirit. Everychild deserves a safe and lov-ing environment. All funds anditems can be sent to the follow-ing location:Angels Light the Way GiftShop, 45 Featherbed LaneWinchester, VA 22602. MarciaCoon,owner. 540-686-5769 [email protected] .

Store hours Tuesday throughSaturday 10am to 6pm. Fund-raisers in the spring: Your com-panys name will be announcedon the tv and radio stations foryour contributions as well aslisted in the store and the storesevents throughout the full year.All contributions are tax deduct-ible. Thank you for your sup-port in helping me to stop thehurt and begin the healing in achilds life today.

Talent show auditions

Sherando High School 18th

Annual talent show auditionsJanuary 20 & 21Thursday, January 20th at 7pmFriday, January 21st at 7pmContact Melana Humphreysto set up an audition at 540-

868-9048 or email at [email protected]

Sherando High School host-ing

6th annual lm festival

6th annual lm festival hostedby Sherando High schoolWednesday, January 19, 2011@ 7 p.m. Sherando HighSchool 6th Annual Film Fes-tival at Alamo Theater. TheSherando High School FBLAis hosting the festival whichwill feature lms produced byarea students. Ten percent of

the proceeds from ticket salesto the event will be donated tothe Stephens City Food Pantry.Awards will be presented afterthe lms have been shown.(The snow date is January 26,2011)

Blood drive

Jan 24, 2011 10:00 am - 4:00 pmLord Fairfax Community Col-lege,173 Skirmisher Lane,Middletown,VATo be eligible to donate, youmust be 17 years of age (Notethat 16 year olds may donate

in some states wpermission-check Cross), at least and be in reasohealth. A person ery 56 days. All blo

needed, but espective and O positive0923 Sign up on-redcrossblood.org

Wayside Th

Wayside Theaents Southern The New Orleature Jan 29, 20A musical by Waand Steve PrzybySocial / 7:30 PM night sponsored bClub of Clarke Cou$30 donation. Proc

et Rotary commprojects. Ticketcall: Dale Coumes2722 home; (703cell / email: daleelec.com

Job cluJan 25, 2011 8:30 Virginia Workfonection, 100 Place, WincheMeet with other to discuss the jotrations of job huideas, tips and jobTuesday @ 8:30am3415 www.vawc.v

The newso advertise in Te Sherando imes please contactAngie Buterakos: [email protected] 540-683-9197or Alison Duvall: [email protected] 540-551-07

McCoys Cookie Jars

540-683-9197

For Sale by owner.Good condition, runs great, newinspection, new brakes, great gasmileage, interior clean and GC, A/C,AM/FM/CASS, T/C/PWR-W-L, Auto, 4-cyl, 117,500K, full sizespare, Kelly blue book valued @$5,700... available now for $4,500!

Call 540-551-2072

1998 Toyota Camry

SOLD!!!

From this

paper!

DONT GET LEFT ON THE SIDELGET SACKED AT MCCOYS

THIS SUNDAY FROM 12-8 GRAB YOUR SACK OF BU

THE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES!

10 BURGERS FOR $12

DAILY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPECIASTARTING AT $3.99

CALL AHEAD (540) 686- 7391MCCOYS DAIRY BAR AND GRILL

980 MILLWOOD PIKEWINCHESTER, VA 22602

PC & Mac New & Used Sales In-Home Repairs In-Shop Repairs

510 N. Royal Ave. Front Royal

540-622-8055SpringfieldComputers.com

SpringfieldComputers

Tired of RHeating C

100% Wood Heat foyour home, water, sho

540-722-800Arnette LandscapesWinchester, VA

Outdoor W

Warren County FairgrounIndoor Flea Marke

Antiques & Collectables

OPEN Saturdays and Sundafrom 9am-5pm

Space Available and New Vendors are Welc

Rt 522 North Front Royal, VA

540-635-5827www.warrencountyfair.com

Dont pay Mall prices! We have something for


11/16

January 19 5, 011 Te Sherando imRead all issues in their entirety FREE on www.Sherandoimes.com

SAAA countrymusic concert

The Shenandoah Area Agencyon Aging is having a CountryMusic Concert featuring the lo-

cal band From the Heart withJohn Landes on Sat. Feb. 12from 7 to 9 P.M. This will beheld at the Chimney Field Com-munity Center on 11th Street inFront Royal, Va. This concert isto help the Agency raise moneyto help with fuel assistance forsenior citizens. For ticket infor-mation contact Bill Crawford at(540)631-7141.

Groundhog day celebration

Feb 2, 2011 11:00 am - 12:30 pmBowman Library, 871 Task-er Road, Stephens City, VA

Groundhog Day Celebration.So, will Bowman Bill see hisshadow and jump back insidehis hole for 6 more weeks of

winter? Or will he stay out-side and welcome spring rightaround the corner? Cometo Bowman on Wednesday,February 2 to nd out. Enjoygames, activities, songs, sto-

ries, and ice cream that are allincluded in the program. Ourresident groundhog, BowmanBill, will emerge during the pro-gram to predict the weather. AllWinter Reading program activi-ties are open to children of allages and free of charge. 540-869-9000

Serv Safe

Feb 3, 2011 Call for timeWinchester Medical Center-Systems Support BuildingServSafe is a National Restau-rant Association Food Safety

Certication course providedby Virginia Cooperative Exten-sion, through Virginia Tech.Certication is accomplished

through course participationand passing of written exam.Karen Ridings, 540-665-5699

Free pizza andparenting classes

Feb 7, 2011 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmValley Health Wellness CenterFree parenting class held byHealthy Families. The classesare held the rst Monday ofeach month. Please call at least24 hrs in advance to registerand to nd out the topic of theclass. Pizza and light refresh-ments will be served. A certi-cate will be given upon comple-tion of the class.Liesl Baldwin 536-1663

Winchester stormbasketball team juvenile

diabetes awareness day

Feb 13, 2011 2:00 pm Ad-miral Byrd Middle SchoolPlease mark your calendars

for 2/13/11 at 2pm! The Win-chester Storm Basketball Teamwill be holding a Juvenile Dia-betes Awareness Day at Admi-ral Byrd Middle School whereby$1.00 of each $5.00 ticket sold

will go to the Juvenile DiabetesResearch Foundation. Pleasecome out, enjoy the game andsupport JDRF!

Free computer workshops inJanuary & February

The library is offering free com-puter workshops at Bowmanand Handley libraries. Checkthe Handley Regional Librarywebsite events calendar forchanges-www.handleyregion-al.org. Classes are free andopen to the public, but limitedto six participants. Get your

reservations early by callingthe library where the class is of-fered: Handley Library, 540662-9041 ext. 19 and Bowman Li-brary, 540-869-9000 ext. 203.You may register now for work-shops in January & February.

Evendale elementary schoolhomework club

Evendale Elementary Schoolhas started a new initiative tohelp students be successful.The schools Homework Clubafter school on Mondays andWednesdays from 3:30-4:30p.m. Staff stays after school to

help students withwork and/or studyi

2011 YouNaturalist P

Jan 29, 2011 TimeFeb 12, 2011 TimeFeb 26, 2011 TimeMar 12, 2011 TimeBlandy ExperimeRoute 50 in Clarke C10 miles east of Students in Gradeearn a Young Naticate in a series day programs. TheNaturalist Programby the FoundationArboretum, and by The Adams Students can pone, two, or all v

Those who attendprograms will receNaturalist certicaprogram, offered Winter Feast. Othtopics include Waton Jan. 29; Art inFeb. 12; Caves, and Signs of Sprin12. Grades 1-2 ato 11:30 a.m.; Grtend from 12:30 tocost is $22 per sper session for meFoundation of the Stum). Parents maypay in advance forprograms for the s

The neo advertise in Te Sherando imes please contactAngie Buterakos: [email protected] 540-683-9197or Alison Duvall: [email protected] 540-551-07

EMPLOYM

The She

TimeAdvertising Rep

The Sherando Trently searching forsales representative County.

The ideal candidaorganized and seGreat people skills asional demeanor a

individual should endom of setting his hours and meeting Previous advertisingrience is a plus. Tmust be dependablebe a self-starter. Thmission-based posit

If you are poised atake the next step icareer, email:

angie@sherando

Train Set

Q:I have a Lionel ElectronicTrain set 4110WS. It wasmade in 1948, and I am wonderingwhat it might be worth. Althoughthe original boxes are fairly beatup, the set is intact and everythingworks. Jim, Rochester, N.Y.

A:One of the better references isthe Standard Catalogue of Lio-nel Train Sets 1945-1969 by DavidDoyle (Krause, $29.99). Accordingto Doyle, in mint condition, your setis valued at $3,700, and in excellent,$2,000. To a collector, it might beworth even more. Condition and scar-city are two factors that are extremelyimportant when it comes to any col-lectible, whether it is a train sets or afirst-edition book.

***

Q:During the 1980 Winter

Olympics at Lake Placid,N.Y., I was part of the securityforce assigned to the U.S. hockeyteam. As the result of my relation-ship with some of the players, Iwas able to obtain the signaturesof team members and coach HerbBrooks on a schematic picture. Iam missing signatures of two of theplayers. I have two questions. Doesit have any value, and would it bemore valuable if I obtained the sig-natures of the two that are missing?

Al, East Pembroke, N .Y.

A:Even though acquiring thetwo missing signatures mightnot add all that much to its value,something complete is always worth

more than an item that is incomplete.Craig R. Perlow is a dealer of Olym-

pic memorabilia and is a member ofthe International Society of Olym-

pic Historians. He might be able toadvise you about your signed picture.His address is P.O. Box 923311, Nor-cross, GA 30010-3311. Check out hisWeb site at www.olympianartifacts.com.

***

Q:I have an antique Victoriantiger maple frame with glass,and I would like to know its cur-rent value. I paid $75 for it yearsago when I lived in Kansas City.

Marie, Sun City West, Ariz.

A:You should show your frameto some of the antique dealersin nearby Glendale, Ariz., to see whatthey think it might be worth. Tigermaple frames vary in value depend-ing on design and condition.

Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or

send e-mail to [email protected]. Due to the large volume of mailhe receives, Mr. Cox is unable to per-

sonally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiringreturn mail.

2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Sherando Times

Alison Duvall


[email protected]

The Sherando TimesAngie Buterakos


[email protected]

McCoys Cookie Jars

540-683-9197


12/16


for two or more children for thesame program, and the costdrops to $20 per session ($15for FOSA members). To reg-ister, call 540-837-1758 Ext. 0,or download a registration form

from the Blandy web site, www.virginia.edu/blandy. For pro-gram details, call Steve Carrollat 540-837-1758 Ext. 287

Newcomers clubbeing formed

A branch of the national orga-nization of Newcomers Club isforming in Winchester to wel-come women new to the area.There will be many fun activitiesincluding coffees, crafts, hiking,golf, book club, cards, dinnerswith spouses, and trips to getto know the area,(whatever

the women decide theyd liketo do) and chance to meet andbecome involved with other inthe community.All interestedwomen are encourage to at-tend a coffee on Oct. 20 at10:30For directions or info callor email: Susan at 540-247-0712 [email protected] orMelanie at 540-722-8043 [email protected]

Network for aging support

Meets the 3rd Monday of everymonth at Westminster Can-terbury in The Abbey on the2nd oor. Social time 11:30am-noon. Share ideas & topicson senior issues 12-1 pm . Allbusiness associated with se-

niors are invited. Contact: LisaCarper 540-722-7458.

Spay today

Local low-cost, non-prot spay

and neuter program for catsand dogs in this area. SpayToday works with local vets toobtain lower prices for spayingand neutering cats and dogs +initial tests and shots at the timeof surgery. To nd out more,please call: 304-728-8330 orgo on-line at www.baacs.org.

Walk in faith nonprot

ongoing event

To Walk In Faith, a grass rootnonprot formed to providehomeless aid, support andrelief in Winchester and Fred-

erick Co area is currently con-ducting an ongoing donationdrive of recyclable items includ-ing: inkjet and/or laser printercartridges, cell phones, alu-minum cans, copper wire(stripped or unstripped) andother recyclable metals. Pick-up is available in immediateWinchester and Frederick Co.areas. Please contact us at:[email protected] or(540)550-9146 leave voicemailplease

Become a certied masternaturalist

The Shenandoah Chapter ofthe Virginia Master Naturalistprogram is inviting nature lov-

ers, from the Northern Shenan-doah Valley, to take part in tenweeks of classes, eld trainingand volunteer work starting the15th of March, 2011. The pur-pose of the program is to de-

velop a corps of active, skilledvolunteers.The Virginia Masternaturalist program is sponsoredby the following Virginia Stateagencies:

Department of Conserva-tion and RecreationDepartment of ForestryDepartment of Game andInland FisheriesMuseum of Natural HistoryCooperative ExtensionService

The Virginia Master Natural-ist (VMN) program involvesover 10 weeks of classroomand eldwork, initially, plus 40

hours of volunteer service and8 hours of advanced training forcertication. Classroom ses-sions generally last three hoursfor each topic, and about half ofthose classes involve hands-onwork in the eld. The classes,offered over ten weeks, includenature interpretation, researchskills, wildowers, trees, in-sects, sh, mammals, birds,geology, soil science, weatherand climate, general ecology,land use, aquatic habitats, rep-tiles and amphibians. The VMNprogram is for anyone interest-ed in natural history, age 18 andup (or a high school student ac-companied by a parent or adultwho also applies and partici-pates). The Virginia Master Nat-

uralist program was launchedin April 2006. The Master Nat-uralist program is now growingstrong in many states. It is pat-terned loosely on the mastergardener programs that have

gained popularity nationwide.Classes for the Shenandoahchapter session of the MasterNaturalist program will beginon March 15, 2011 and will beheld on Tuesday evenings from6PM until 9PM and eld tripsare scheduled on Saturdaysfrom 9AM until 4PM. Cost ofthe program is $125.00, whichcovers costs of presenting thematerial. The evening classeswill be held at the Blandy Ex-perimental Farm and State Ar-boretum of Virginia, on Route50, just East of Route 340. Afew scholarships are avail-

able for qualied applicants.To apply for the classes or toget more information, contact:Tom Adkins at 540-869-8649 [email protected] VirginiaMaster Naturalist programs areopen to all, regardless of race,color, national origin, sex, re-ligion, age, disability, politicalbeliefs, sexual orientation, ormarital or family status.

Tops weight loss meetings

Take off Pounds SensiblyWednesdays at 5:30 PM333 W Cork Street Confer-enceRoom 2 Winchester, VALets start the New Year outright! TOPS is an economicalweight loss club with a smallannual registration fee and amonthly fee of only $6.00. Formore information call Michelleat 869-9144 or visit TOPS.orgWeigh in weekly with us andget the support you need in2011 and lose that unwantedweight.

CHURCH BRIEFS

Prayer shawl group meeting

Beauty for Ashes Prayer shawlgroup of The Camp of FaithChurch meets the second Sat-urday of each month at theMartins coffee shop at 9 am.Any and all knitters or crochet-ers are welcome to join us.Questions can be directed [email protected] or bycalling 540.869.0497.

Art of marriage cOPEN TO THE February 11-12, 2doah Valley Bap(Stephens City) w

the Art of MarriageThis is a new one avideo event built biblically based coFamilyLife Weekmember marriage gArt of Marriage brisome of the mosand inuential pasperts on marriage in one setting. It afresh approach to aby weaving togetthe following elemcouples fully expedesign for marriagstories, real-life

man-on-the-streetand humorous vigmore details, visisvbcfamily.com.

Roast Beef & Hand Silent and L

Jan 22, 2011 4:00 Grace United Church,MiddletownSilent auction 4-6 p5 pm, Live AuctionAnne Legge, 869-

5th annual CRCfestiva

Feb 12, 2011 11:00Braddock Street Uodist Church/enteStreet doors Bakeolate Fountain owtreats for sale. Capersons of all agesfor sale. Silent A11a.m.-1:30p.m. Achildren. Bad WeSUNDAY, Feb. 13- 3p.m. Megan C4738

The newso advertise in Te Sherando imes please contactAngie Buterakos: [email protected] 540-683-9197or Alison Duvall: [email protected] 540-551-07

Serving The Valley with High-techDentistry and Old-fashioned Service

www.thomasfamilydentistry.com

540-465-398033820 Old Valley Pike (Rt. 11) Strasburg, VA 22657

All Phases of Dentistry Including: Cleanings And Exams Invisalign

Orthodontics Extractions

Partials And Dentures Implants

Patient Friendly PaymentPlans Available

Thomas Family Dentistry, PC

Dr. Stephen J. Thomas DDS

Dr. Kenneth J. Thomas DDS

Come See Our

New Ofce

Beside DennysRt. 11 North, Strasburg

General Dentistry

See Our Website for

Monthly PromotionsNEW PATIENTS WELCOME!

HOURS:

Monday through Thursday

7am - 5pm

Weddings are ou

Sweet sixteen, c

any type of priva

Any style musi

occasio

For bookin

540-551

DJ Do


13/16


Classif

For Sale? YardSale? Wanted?

List them here forFREE!

Send your ad to:

[email protected]

1987 Wedding Dress. Pro-fessionally sealed. LongSleeve. White satin with elabo-rate beading and lace. V-cutback. Cathedral length train andveil. Includes train carrier. Size6 to 8. $500. Can email photos.Call 571-405-8350

2007 Ford Focus SES Black, 50K,PW/PL/PM, Sunroof, Leather in-terior, 30 MPG. $12,000 OBO.Call 540-877-1217

20 ton wood splitter $900, used

once.Rototiller $700.00, usedonce.Call 869-2452

1902 Price & Teeple Fancy Ma-hogany Upright Piano. Works,but needs to be restored. $2500.OBO.Day Call 540-868-1138

Golf Cart, battery operated,cherry red, new paint, runs great!$2700.00.Call 540-551-2128

2004 White Yamaha Golf Cart.Battery operated, rear seat, fulllights, runs great, excellent con-dition, garage kept since pur-chased. Charger and cover in-cluded. $2,800 OBO.Call 540-667-2735

Guitar, black, 6-string acoustic,wonderful Christmas gift, exc.cond., $600, Guitar, Jackson, 6-string electric, loaded, a scream-er, $800, Keyboard, YamahaMotif 77, full midi, exc. cond.,$3,000, Keyboard, Roland RD700 (88), exc. cond., $2,800, Ro-land Fantom Synthesizer, loaded,$2,600, 92 Cadillac DElegant,4-door, good engine, new tires,good paint, gray, $3,500,Call 540-869-3333

2008 Chrysler Town and Country.Call 540-550-5380

Vending machine business forsale. Asking $38,000. This is anestablished route with excellentclients. There are 9 locations anda total of 16 machines.Call 540-514-9858

King size Simmons rm pillowtopmattress, low prole box springs, &low prole frame. Excellent, prac-tically new condition.$999/set. 7Foot Air Hockey Table - New CanE-Mail picture $250.00.Call 540-723-0285

1999 Dodge 1500 Ram con-version van. 7 passenger 4captains seats/ rear bench.Auto, V- 6. Nice Chromewheels. Green in color. 109,000miles, very sharp & well main-

tained in good condition. Newinspection. In the Stephens Cityarea. $3350 OBO.Call 540-327-0811

4 black metal swival bar stools24 high, like new. $100 for theset or $30 each.Call 540-465-3898

War for the Unions by Allan Nev-ins-brand new series of 4 books:1861-1862 The Improvised War1862-1863 War becomes Revo-lution 1863-1864 The OrganizedWar1864-1865 The OrganizedWar to Victory$25.00 for all 4books Call 540-539-7206

Pitbull Puppies part red nose andblue nose. $50.00 540-336-4435

Handyman/repair/remodelingbusiness assets for sale. 2002 14foot freightliner/sprinter van fullyloaded with tools. Ready to runbusiness now. To much informa-tion to list so if you are interestedplease email me. $28,000 for allor willing to split tools and van.$22,000 for van and $6,000 fortools. Call 703-930-343

1998 EIT Civil Review for theFundamentals of EngineeringExam by Donald G. Newman,Ph-d P.E. $25.00. 1998 Engineer-ing in Training-License Reviewby Donald G. Newman, Ph-d P.E.$25. Call 540-539-7206

Sirius Audio Satellite RadioStarmate 5 dock and play radio,complete vehicle kit, also FM di-rect adapter and cigarette lighteradapter. Brand new in box $50.00Call 540-539-7206

Peavey DJ system for sale. Load-ed with 2600 watt amp, speak-ers with stands, lights with footcontrols, mic, headphones, &cables. Control panel enclosedin hard case. Great system to getstarted in your own DJ business.In excellent condition. All youneed are your own music cds andyou can immediately start yourown business. Pictures avail-able. $3000.00.(540) 535-7315.

Need someone to cut a few treesfrom my property, You keep woodfor compensation.Call 540-869-2163

To Walk In Faith, is conducting adonation drive of aluminum cans,copper wire and recyclable met-als. Pickup is available in immedi-ate Winchester and Frederick Co.areas.Call 540-550-9146

FOR SALE

WANTED



14/16


Diversionso advertise in Te Sherando imes please contactAngie Buterakos: [email protected] 540-683-9197or Alison Duvall: [email protected] 540-551-07

Tips to EaseWinters Chill

Now that were halfway throughwinter, how are the drafts in yourhouse? For all the winterizing we do inthe fall, it sometimes can take a goodblast of frigid air to see where the leaksreally are.

Use a stick of lighted incense tocheck for leaks around windows anddoors.

Although you cant caulk outsidewhile the temperatures are so low,windows can be caulked on the inside.Then install clear plastic insulating

film. If your sill is deep enough, twolayers 2 inches apart will give evenbetter coverage against drafts.

Invest in thick thermal drapes. Openthem on the sunny side of the houseduring the day and close them once thesun goes down. Theyll help keep outheat in the summer, too.

Uncarpeted floors can be chilly,especially if you have small childrenwho run around in bare feet or whoplay on the floor. If you have wood,laminate or ceramic floors, considergetting a few inexpensive 5-by-8-foot

carpets from a big-boxcarpet that collects heaall day will add warmtand also provide insulabe rolled up and put uning warm weather.

If you have an attic wmeasure how much is tenergy audit or take ahardware store and getmuch of what kind toyou get the roll type, reabout whether the foil down, depending on whhave in place.) If you nin kind of insulation, ynot doing it yourself. from whomever you ddo the job.

Is cold air coming thrroom walls? Its possion the north side of ynever gets the sun. Onthe cold is to hang a twall behind the head of

Check unused elect

exterior walls: Do you fon windy days? Invest plug covers.

A final note: Changeeven if you did that in t

David Uffington regrnot personally answertions, but will incorpohis column whenever pto him in care of King FService, P.O. Box 536 FL 32853-6475, or [email protected]

2011 King Features


15/16


It was American astronomer, astrophysi-cist and author Carl Sagan who made theollowing sage observation: he act thatsome geniuses were laughed at does not im-ply that all who are laughed at are geniuses.hey laughed at Columbus, they laughed atFulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers.But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

I youre like the average American

woman, you will eat 4 to 6 pounds o lip-stick during your lietime.

You probably wont be surprised to

learn that Alaska is the most northern andwestern state in the Union, but would youbelieve that its also the easternmost state?Yep. Because the state crosses over into theEastern Hemisphere, its technically arthereast than Maine.

In Alabama, lawmakers once thought

it necessary to pass a law orbidding theoperation o a vehicle while wearing a blind-old.

raic is so bad in okyo that or most

trips shorter than 50 minutes, its aster toride a bicycle than it is to drive a car.

Youre almost certainly amiliar with the

grouping o stars known in the U.S. as the

Big Dipper, made up o theest stars in the constellatioYou might not know, thoucultures call it by dierentor example, the stars are Seven Sages, and MongoliSeven Gods. Many in Norsee a Butchers Cleaver ratper. Scandinavians think iCharles Wagon, those in FSalmon Net, and the Dutcthe Saucepan.

A shrimps heart is locat

hought or the Day: I hitsel, and the unexpectedhow incapable must Man rom experience. -- Ge org

(c) 011 King Feature

Diversio advertise in Te Sherando imes please contactAngie Buterakos: [email protected] 540-683-9197or Alison Duvall: [email protected] 540-551-07

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Theweek continues to encourage theforming of new personal relation-ships and the shoring up of those thatmight be weakening. New contactsalso dominate the workaday world.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)While the bold Bovine might wantto move quickly to deal with suddenplan changes, it might be best to waituntil you can come up with some sol-id facts behind the unexpected turn ofevents.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Itsa good week to consider how youllmove on matters both personal andprofessional. In either case, the moreyou know about them, the morelikely it is that youll make the rightdecisions.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)Although you might find more col-leagues ready to support your plans,some of them could ask for changesyou dont approve of. Be ready todefend your position if necessary.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This isa good time for Leos and Leonas tothink about opportunities that mightbe outside your usual interests. Youcould be surprised to find somethingwell worth your consideration.

VIRGO (August 23 to Septem-ber 22) You can turn a troublesomeworkplace issue to your advantage by prompting that Virgo penchantfor preciseness to take over where all

else has failed. An oldcontact.

LIBRA (September ber 22) A friends unerelated news could be ato get you to reassess

See if you need to mastrengthen your positioSCORPIO (October

ber 21) You might wadecision to work aloneYou might see it as effident, but some might seesary secretiveness, even

SAGITTARIUS (NoDecember 21) Dont blukewarm response to aPerhaps you didnt preenough argument. Rebwith more facts, and trluck.

CAPRICORN (DecJanuary 19) A surprisein the early part of the wlinked to an ongoing sityou decide to take furth

sider calling for a groupAQUARIUS (Januaryary 18) Your sensitive work through an emotiosituation with a minimfeelings all around. change bows in by the w

PISCES (February 19While the week still fasuits, some things frommake a claim for your weekend is open for gosome of the people clos

BORN THIS WEEKwonderful gift for seeipeople.

2011 King Features

1. Who sang Seasons in the Sunin 1974? Bonus for knowing what thesong is about.

2. In the 1964 bossa nova hit TheGirl from Ipanema, what is she doingthat attracts so much attention? Bonusfor knowing where Ipanema is.

3. Name the artist who first sangRed Red Wine.4. Name the 1972 hit by Climax.5. Name the Tommy Edwards hit

that had a melody written by a U.S.vice president.

6. Who had hits 20 years apart withI Think Were Alone Now, in 1967and 1987?

Answers

1. Terry Jacks. The singer is dyingand is saying goodbye to friends andfamily. The song also was covered bythe Kingston Trio with different lyricsin 1963.

2. Shes walking. Thats it, just walk-ing. Ipanema is a neighborhood in Riode Janeiro, Brazil.

3. Neil Diamond, in 1968. He alsowrote the song. The more well-knownversion was done reggae-style byUB40 in 1983.

4. Precious and Few. The song hitNo. 3 on the charts.

5. Its All In the Game in 1958.The 1911 melody was composed byCharles Dawes, who would be the30th vice president. The song wasused in the movie October Sky.

6. Tommy James and the Shondells,and then Tiffany.

2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Samantha Weaver

NASCAR in Wonderland

Tis is the time o yearwhen everything is going tobe better. In part, this is be-cause the NASCAR seasonhasnt started.

Te same driver who rettedand commiserated over thenotion that Daytona Interna-tional Speedway was going tobe repaved is now describingthat occurrence as the great-est thing since the rst NAS-CAR track (Darlington Race-way) was paved in 1950.

Its so smooth. I think wemight race our-wide. On ev-

ery lap. Five wide on the lastlap. Guaranteed photo n-ish.

Te same guy who saidbrand loyalty was somethingo an obsolete concept is nowexulting because changes in

design are going to promotebrand loyalty again.Te same guy who once de-

clared that the Chase shouldonly be open to legitimatecontenders is now poised to

jump up and down and useparty avors while chanting,Te more the merrier! Temore the merrier! ...

Pep rallies come to mind,and they actually might be

just as interesting, and moreestive, than the current pressconerences in which all thedrivers do their best Rob-ert Gibbs and recite talkingpoints.

With six you get egg roll,and with pep rallies, you get aband, cheerleaders and pom-

pons. Guys such as I mightbalk a little at having to clapalong with the ght songs,but there would be enoughradio and V networks tothrow together a decent cardsection.

Te weather outside isrightul, but the re is so de-lightul. It doesnt just applyto the weather. Te re willget even more delightul in acouple weeks when NASCARmedia attend a tour (and de-spite it being a tour, much oit will be in the same place).

More than the season mightbe brand-new. Tere could bea new Chase, a new Nation-wide ormat, a new uel, anew engine, new ront ends... NASCAR might even takecredit or the Panthers newcoach, the SAR reaty anda vital new breakthrough in

video gaming.Its a shame, really, that

Lawrence Welk died beore

he could raise a baton inNASCAR.

Its what the o-season is:Wunnerul. Wunnerul.

Monte Dutton covers motor-sports or Te Gaston (N.C.)Gazette. E-mail Monte at [email protected].

(c) 011 King Features Synd., Inc.

- -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-_

i r ,

The track at DaytonaI n t e r n a t i o n a lSpeedway is now assmooth as a babys rearend. Or so the storygoes with NASCARSpre-season yay-sayers.(John Clark/NASCARThis Week photo)


16/16


the sherando times 01/19/2011

Documents