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NEWS RELEASE June 13, 2008 The Staunton Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Augusta County Farm Coop at approximately 2:55 PM. The victim was approached by a white male who displayed a knife and demanded money. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’4”; heavy build, clean- shaven, with shoulder length, dark, stringy hair. He was wea

The Staunton City Council will conduct a work session on the proposed Fiscal Year 2009 city budget at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 21. The session will be held in the Caucus Room, first floor of Staunton City Hall, 116 West Beverley Street. The work session will be for purposes of discussing the proposed budget submitted by City Manager Steve Owen. The full proposal is available on the city’s website at Work sessions are open to the public but do not normally provide time for public comment. The public hearing on this budget will be held late this month or early in May, and will be advertised to the public. A FY 2009 budget is expected to be approved in May and will apply to the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009.Doug Cochran APRCustomer RelationsCity of Staunton

NEWS RELEASEOctober 31, 2007The Staunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of Walnut Street shortly after 6:00 p.m. on this date. Two victims suffered gunshot wounds: a ten year old male and a male in his mid-twenties. At this time the injuries are not expected to be life-threatening.Anyone having any information concerning this incident please contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.

NEWS RELEASEOctober 22, 2007The Staunton Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred in the 100 Block of Greenville Avenue at approximately 2:30 pm on October 19, 2007.The victim was approached by a black male who forcibly took $50.00 from the victim.The suspect is described as a black male, over 6’ tall, 270-300 pounds,wearing a blue “basketball type” shirt and blue pants with a white stripe down the sides.The suspect left the scene in a maroon colored vehicle.Anyone having any information concerning this incident please contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.

Staunton City Council will conduct up to three forums around the city to gather citizen input on a proposal to shift city elections to coincide with state and federal elections. The Staunton Electoral Board has asked City Council to consider such a change to save money and to potentially increase voter involvement in local elections. City elections are currently held in May. The proposed change would schedule them to occur with the general election in November. Since changing dates for elections is a significant step for the city, the members of City Council want to hear from city residents before taking action. The public forums on election dates will be held: * 7 p.m. Monday, October 1 in the Lee High School cafeteria, and * 7 p.m. Monday, October 22 in the Shelburne Middle School cafeteria A third forum may be scheduled later. Members of City Council will be present at all forums and any resident of the City of Staunton is invited to attend and speak to the subject. Resi

Staunton City Council will conduct up to three forums around the city to gather citizen input on a proposal to shift city elections to coincide with state and federal elections. The Staunton Electoral Board has asked City Council to consider such a change to save money and to potentially increase voter involvement in local elections. City elections are currently held in May. The proposed change would schedule them to occur with the general election in November. Since changing dates for elections is a significant step for the city, the members of City Council want to hear from city residents before taking action. The public forums on election dates will be held: * 7 p.m. Monday, October 1 in the Lee High School cafeteria, and * 7 p.m. Monday, October 22 in the Shelburne Middle School cafeteria A third forum may be scheduled later. Members of City Council will be present at all forums and any resident of the City of Staunton is invited to attend and speak to the subject. Residents

NEWS RELEASESeptember 24, 2007The Staunton Police Department is currently investigating a grand larceny that occurred at Walmart at approximately 3:35p.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2007. Video surveillance shows three black females and two black males removing a total of nine laptop computers from a locked case. The suspects were traveling in a green minivan. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspects is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. Anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

August 17, 2007 On 8-17-07 the Staunton Police Department responded to a residenceon Frontier Drive to assist the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad with an armed and barricaded patient. The patient was a 74 year old white male. Following over three hours of negotiation with the patient, members of the Staunton Critical Incident Response Team utililized a chemical irritant and wereable to take the male into custody with no further incident.

NEWS RELEASEAugust 9, 2007 The Staunton Police Department recently received its seventh accreditation award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) at the Commission’s summer conference in Montreal. Currently, only the Staunton Police Department and Tampa, Florida Police Department have received seven accreditation awards.The police department was recognized for meritorious accreditation for maintaining continuous accreditation for more than 15 years and was named as a CALEA flagship agency. Flagship departments are chosen based on their past performance as accredited law enforcement agencies and serve to provide examples to other agencies.Accreditation for police agencies is voluntary and the Staunton Police Department has been accredited since 1985; becoming only the sixth department in the country with that distinction. In order to achieve accredited status, the police department must comply with more than 400 standards that encompass all as

THREE CONTRACTS AWARDED IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT STAUNTON – On July 25, 2007, Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern approved three projects located in the VDOT Staunton District. The Staunton District serves Clarke, Warren , Page, Frederick , Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany, and Bath counties. Adams Construction Company of Roanoke was awarded a $1,344,777.15 contract in Rockingham County on Interstate 81 northbound from mile marker 240 to mile marker 243. The work will be for asphalt overlay, rumble strip and pavement marking replacement and guardrail safety upgrades Monday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with a completion date set for Oct. 1, 2007. B & S Contracting, Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $1,394,859.78 contract in Augusta County on Interstate 81 southbound from mile marker 217 (Mint Springs) to mile marker 213 (Greenville). The work will be for asphalt overlay, rumble strip and pavement marking replacement

Staunton Deputy Named City Employee Of The YearDarrell Carter took the initiative to save a child from a four-story fall. Darrell W. Carter Jr., a 17-year veteran of the Staunton Sheriff's Department, was named Wednesday night as the City of Staunton's 2007 Employee of the Year.Deputy Carter was honored for his actions last summer in saving a young child from falling off a motel balcony four floors above the ground.In making the announcement, Staunton City Manager Steve Owen said, "Deputy Carter didn't have to think about it. There was an emergency. He could do something, so he did. By caring, by quickly taking the initiative, he may have saved the life of a little boy. We are delighted and proud that he is a city employee."His actions and his commitment to his community reflect well on the Sheriff's Department, and on all other Staunton city employees."Deputy Carter was selected from among more than two-dozen men and women honored as "Employee of the Month" in the city's va

看《Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix》至今已5天，一直都想写下观后感，但却一直理不出个所以然。就连家乡老友叩来问我：“怎样？Harry Potter好看吗？”我也Errmm……前Errmm……后的说不出具体的评价。想说，应该是这样吧：以大片论大片，电影依然是拍出水准的，只是我个人不喜欢。但无疑的，一部必须满足影迷乃至于书迷的商业巨作，能够拍到第5集依然保持水准，已经很不简单了！当角色越来越多，情节越来越复杂，导演硬是有本事把最长的原著故事，拍成最短的系列电影，目的当然就是为了要“一气呵成”，但事实上，很多时候却都还是“到喉不到肺”。因此，要在有限的戏份里博彩，单靠作者笔下赋予的型格还是不足够的，饰演Dolores Umbridge的Imelda Staunton就验证了什么叫姜是老的辣，什么叫一瞥一笑都是戏。（Imelda Staunton曾于2005年《第77

NEWS RELEASEJuly 18, 2007 A joint investigation conducted by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office and the Staunton Police Department into the burglary of several new homes under construction has led to four felony warrants being obtained for Walter Burnette Chaplin of Staunton. Chaplin is charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of grand larceny. Chaplin is described as a 35 year old while male, 5’9”, 200 lbs, brown hair and eyes.Anyone with information as to Chaplin’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842, the Augusta County Sheriff’s office at 245-5333, or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. Persons providing information leading to the arrest of the suspect will be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

NEWS RELEASEJune 29, 2007 The Staunton Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the 600 Block of North Coalter Street at approximately 11:30 am. The victim was approached by two black male suspects who brandished a firearm and demanded money. They subsequently, they fled with an undetermined amount of money. The suspects were last seen in a small, red, four-door car, driven by a heavy- set white female wearing a pink shirt and shorts. One of the suspects is described as having braided hair and wearing a white t-shirt and long, baggy shorts. The other suspect was wearing a black t-shirt, baggy jeans, and a black baseball cap. Anyone having any information concerning this incident please contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.If you have any further questions, please contact Corporal Kristie Siron at (540) 332-3852 or (540) 490-0409.

NEWS RELEASEJune 29, 2007On June 28, 2007, two adult males entered a house on Armstrong Avenue and told the resident that they were working on broken water pipes next door and needed to shut off the water. While one of the men kept the victim’s attention, the second man removed three rings valued at approximately $3700.Anyone having any information concerning this incident or similar incidents, please contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.If you have any further questions, please contact Corporal Kristie Siron at (540) 332-3852 or (540) 490-0409.

Staunton's Assistant City Manager Honored By State Professional Association James M. Halasz receives award from government management group. Staunton Assistant City Manager James M. Halasz was honored Friday with the 2007 Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA) Marsha Mashaw Outstanding Assistant's Award. The award was presented at the 2007 VLGMA Summer Conference at Virginia Beach. Halasz was honored specifically for his efforts as Acting City Manager in 2006 and early 2007. Shortly after Bob Stripling retired as City manager in 2006, Halasz had to orient and work with new members of council, as well as continue overall supervision of city operations. He responded to a number of management challenges over the second half of 2006 and continued as Acting City Manager until Stephen F. Owen took office as City Manager in March of this year. "I have only worked with Jim Halasz for a few months, but it is clear to me that he is indeed an outstanding and very professio

The regular Staunton City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2007, has been cancelled. Mayor Lacy King Jr. said there were so few items for the scheduled session that the second June council meeting was unnecessary. Council normally meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. However, matters to be considered by Council are frequently minimal during summer months and second meetings during the summer are sometimes cancelled. The next scheduled meeting of the Council will be Thursday, July 12. All meetings are held in Council Chambers, first floor of Staunton City Hall, 116 West Beverley Street. Doug Cochran Customer Relations City of Staunton 540-332-3838

SPEED LIMIT REDUCED IN TWO LOCATIONS IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reducing the speed limit on Route 256 in Augusta County and on Route 11 in Shenandoah County , effective Wednesday, June 20, which were approved by resolution on May 30, 2007, by Chief Engineer Malcolm T. Kerley, P.E. and Chief of Systems Operations Constance S. Sorrell. The speed limit will be reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph on a 0.81 mile length of road on Route 256 (Weyer’s Cave Road ) in Augusta County from Route 11 to 0.55 mile west of Route 276. The 45 mph speed limit on Route 11 immediately north of Woodstock in Shenandoah County will be extended 0.13 mile from 0.15 north to 0.28 mile north of Route 664. The new length of the 45 mph speed zone is 0.43 mile from 0.15 south to 0.28 mile north of Route 664. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. For further information on the location

NEWS RELEASE June 14, 2007 The investigation into the hit and run accident that occurred on Thursday, June 7, 2007 on Hall Street is continuing. The driver has been identified as Charles Brandon Kier, who is described as a black male, 6’0”, 200 lbs., 24 years of age, with no fixed address. The Staunton Police Department currently holds three felony warrants for Kier; one count of felony hit and run and two counts of felony child endangerment. Anyone with information as to Kier’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. Persons providing information leading to the arrest of the suspect will be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

The Nominations Committed of the Staunton City Council will meet at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, in a closed session… “To conduct interview(s) for possible positions on various City Boards and/or Commissions, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1).” It is not anticipated that a public announcement will be made following the meeting. Staunton City Council will have its regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14.

Staunton City Public Schools _____________________________________________________________________ P.O. Box 900 · 116 West Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24402-0900 Phone 540-332-3920 · Fax 540-332-3920 www.staunton.k12.va.us News Release Contact: Angela Whitesell, School Board Chair May 30, 2007 (540) 886-6543 arborhillgardens@yahoo.com West Virginia Educator Named Staunton School Superintendent Dr. Steven Nichols will become Superintendent July 1. The Staunton City School Board has named Dr. Steven Nichols as the new Superintendent of Staunton City Schools effective July 1. Nichols replaces Harry Lunsford who is retiring. Nichols received his doctorate from the University of Virginia and has served as Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County WV for the past five years. He has worked in the field of education for 35 years in the areas of administration,

THREE CONTRACTS AWARDED IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT STAUNTON – On May 21, 2007, Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern approved three projects located in the VDOT Staunton District. The Staunton District serves Clarke, Warren , Page, Frederick , Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany, and Bath counties. Golden Eagle Construction Company LLC of Manassas was awarded a $1,194,841.24 contract in Shenandoah County to construct the curb, gutter and sidewalk on Route 635 ( Ebberly Street ) from 0.02 mile west of North Ebberly Street to 0.07 mile east of Route 634 south. This project will increase the width of the road from nine-foot lanes to 10-foot lanes with curb and gutter on both sides along with a five-foot sidewalk. A storm sewer system will replace the existing drainage ditch. This project will improve safety and drainage. A completion date is set for Nov. 1, 2007. Klicos Painting Company Inc. o

NEWS RELEASE May 25, 2007 Amy Lynn Cobb, 30 years of age White Female, Height: 5’4”, Weight: 150 lbs, Hair: Brown Following an investigation by the Staunton Police Department, Ms. Cobb has been located. No criminal offense has occurred in relation to this incident.

NEWS RELEASE May 23, 2007 The Staunton Police Department is currently investigating a missing person case involving the following subject: Amy Lynn Cobb, 30 years of age White Female, Height: 5’4”, Weight: 150 lbs, Hair: Brown Ms. Cobb was last seen on 05-19-07 at approximately 7:00am. She allegedly left her residence in Staunton to go to work at Wal-Mart in Waynesboro, VA. She has not been heard from since. She may be operating the following vehicle: White 1997 Chevy Cavalier 4 Door VA License #: KEN 9059 There is no indication of foul play. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842.

Wednesday 3:50 am A state trooper attempted to pull over a 2005 Acura after it went throw a red light on Lee Jackson Hw. Near the Colonial mall. The car then sped to over 100 + mph turning on to Rt. 262 then on to Springhill Rd. The driver then lost control of the car hitting a fire hydrant and mail boxes on the 1800 block of Springhill Rd.. The driver was unhurt in the wreck and was arrested. The driver was not drinking. Photo/Story Nathan Combs

Staunton Mayor Lacy King has called a special meeting of the Staunton City Council for 7 p.m. Monday, May 7, in Staunton City Council Chambers. Council Chambers is on the first floor of Staunton City Hall, 116 West Beverley Street.The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Staunton’s proposed 2008 budget, to establish a tax rate, and to adopt a 2008 city budget.The next regular meeting of the Staunton City Council will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10.

Two major streets in Staunton will be closed briefly Friday afternoon for the 2007 Tour of Virginia bicycle race. Stage 5 of the race will begin in Waynesboro Friday morning and end in Staunton later in the day. The tour will enter Staunton on Middlebrook Avenue and continue on Middlebrook to the Staunton Train Station. It will then turn north on Augusta Street and continue to the finish line in the area on North Augusta Street about in front of St. Francis Catholic Church. There will be a vendor expo of Tour items on Augusta Street near the finish line. Staunton Police will close Middlebrook Avenue and Augusta Street just before the race contestants arrive, and reopen when they pass. It is expected that the two streets will be closed about 2:15 pm and all should be reopened to traffic by 3 p.m. To insure space and to prevent drivers from being constrained by the street closings, no parking will be allowed anywhere on Middlebrook or Augusta Street along the route on

Sunday 22, 2007 – On April 22, 2007 at approximately 01:15 hours the Staunton Police Department responded to the 600 block of Richmond Road for a report of shots fired. Leroy Daniel Moats, 32, of Staunton, had been shot by an unknown suspect. Mr. Moats refused to be transported by the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad and was transported by private vehicle to Augusta Medical Center. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. Anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.00. If you have any further questions, please contact Corporal Kristie Siron at (540) 332-3852 or (540) 490-0409.

The Staunton City Council has scheduled a work session on the proposed 2008 City Budget for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19. The work session will be held in Council Chambers, first floor of City Hall, 116 West Beverley Street. Work Sessions are open to the public, but do not normally include time for public comment or input. The purpose of the meeting is for members of council to work with city staff on various components of the proposed budget. The public hearing on the proposed Staunton budget is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26. Adoption of a new 2008 budget is expected in early May. Please let me know if you have any questions. Doug Cochran Customer Relations Coordinator City of Staunton 540-332-3838

Maps of affected areas The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Staunton District is announcing new area headquarters service area boundaries in eight counties. These boundaries will be implemented on a staggered basis, with the first occurring on April 10, 2007. The new boundaries are part of VDOT’s consolidation plan. Area headquarters consolidation is the result of plans to outsource interstate maintenance by July 1, 2009, as directed by Virginia law. Also the consolidation is part of streamlining initiatives as a component of VDOT’s 2007 business plan. The boundaries have been developed to get the best coverage for the new organization, and in some cases cross county lines. This transition is taking place between snow season and hurricane season to minimize risk. The affected counties are: Frederick Shenandoah Rockingham Augusta Highland Rockbridge Alleghany Bath No area headquarters boundary changes will be made in Clarke, Warren or Page counties.

Sunday April 1, 2007 -NEWS RELEASE April 1, 2007 On March 31, 2007 at approximately 2350 hours the Staunton Police Department responded to the 100 block of Baylor St for a report of shots fired. Lamar Anthony Waddy, 19, of Staunton, had been shot and was transported by Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad to Augusta Medical Center. Mr. Waddy was later transported to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Logan Ashby Atkins, 18, of no fixed address, was arrested on 04-01-07 by the Waynesboro Police Department. Atkins has been charged with malicious wounding, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The investigation into the shooting continues by the Regional Anti-Gang Enforcement Task Force and additional charges are anticipated.

City Manager's Budget MessageFiscal Year 2008 To: Mayor and City Council From: Stephen F. Owen, City Manager Date: March 29, 2007 Subject: FY 2008 Budget Message Introduction Staunton is filled with natural and manmade beauty, shaped and preserved by those who came before us. They built well and wisely, and left us with the remarkable legacy we enjoy today. Our city is rich with beautiful public spaces like our parks, and public structures of real character. The city is adorned with homes and businesses built by those who obviously valued beauty as well as function. Yet, as those of the past placed the brick, mortar, stone, wood and metal that today shape Staunton, they must have sometimes wondered if the eventual results of their efforts would be worth it. Building a future takes time, and there are times of great effort when completion seems distant. Today we are the builders. We've completed some great projects in recent years… The Black Friars Theater, the Stonewall Jac

March 27, 2007 The Staunton Police Department is conducting an investigation into a vandalism that has occurred at the New Street Parking Garage. During the past weekend someone spray painted numerous phrases on the New Street Garage with black, orange, purple, and white spray paint. Some of the phrases were: “Hard work too old-fashioned for ya?”, “Who is here to help?”, “Saddest part is that I’m not surprised anymore.” Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sgt. Mark Diehl with the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3849 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. Anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

Contractors for the Virginia Department of Transportation will completely close the intersection of Churchville Avenue and N. Augusta Street in Staunton for underground utility relocation work beginning Thursday, March 29. The intersection and adjoining areas will be closed to all traffic around the clock for at least three-weeks. All traffic will be detoured around the construction area. The utility relocation work, which has been ongoing along other sections of Churchville Avenue for some time, is part of preparations for the widening of Churchville Avenue. The location of the construction necessitates a fairly extended detour over to Coalter Street. The detour will be clearly marked. If you are going South on North Augusta Street past the Staunton Post Office… Turn left on Edgewood Road, then right on Coalter Street and proceed South. Turn right at the traffic light on Frederick Street after passing Mary Baldwin College. ► To reach points Sou

The Staunton banquet for the RMEF in Staunton, VA is one of my favorites! A real class team of volunteers and a great group of attendees. The food is excellent and the night is a ton of fun!Little Torrie Smallwood started off the night with a big bugle from this wonderful little girl. I hope she keeps it up and gets out there during elk season soon. I would love to see her call in her first big bull!Huntinglife.com is a project I am taking on to create a resource to match outfitters and hunters together along with informative knowledge, hunting news, resources and great articles and pictures. Elk, Deer, Turkey, Bear, Antelope, Bison, Buffalo, Moose, Mule Deer, Whitetail, Hogs, fishing, Hunting and all kinds of fun stuff.

STAUNTON – In March 2007, Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern approved several projects located in the VDOT Staunton District. The Staunton District serves Clarke, Warren , Page, Frederick , Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany, and Bath counties. R.G. Griffith Inc. of Chantilly was awarded a $269,627.00 contract in Shenandoah County for new construction to provide industrial access to EchoStar Satellite LLC in the Mount Jackson Industrial Park located south of the town of Mount Jackson. The project will start at Route 698 ( Palmyra Church Road ) and Route 730 ( Turkey Knob Road ) and extends 0.34 mile northeast, roughly parallel to Route 698. The road will have a 24-foot wide surface with six-foot wide stone shoulders and constructed on 80 feet of donated right-of-way. The completion date is set for June 30, 2007. DLB Inc. of Hillsville was awarded a $269,192.00 contract in Warren County

Tuesday 20, 2007 – 12:00 am On March 17, 2007 Jaime Holguin-Pifuelas blocked in a woman’s vehicle, grabbed her left arm and told her to come with him in the Staunton Wal-Mart parking lot. Then Jaime Holguin-Pifuelas tried to solicit the woman for protrusion. The woman got away, called 911 and the Holguin Pifuelas-Pifuelas fled the seen. He was arrested a few hours later. Jaime Holguin-Pifuelas is being charged with abduction, solicitation of protrusion and not having a driver’s license. Story Nathan Combs

March 20, 2007 The Staunton Police Department is currently investigating a robbery that occurred at 7-11 on North Coalter Street at approximately 3:20am on Friday, March16, 2007. A white male approximately 5’8”, 180 pounds, appearing to be in his mid 20’s, with short brown hair, assaulted the clerk and took a small amount of cash from the register. The suspect was wearing baggy jeans, a blue long sleeve t-shirt, white tennis shoes, and white work gloves. The suspect fled the store on foot to a nearby parking lot where he was seen driving away in a newer model sedan, gold in color with tinted windows. The tail lights on the vehicle are described as one solid light assembly which stretched the entire width of the rear of the car. The Staunton Police Department has obtained surveillance footage of the suspect. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. Anyone w

With a desire to get back into the Irish fold, Jeremy Staunton has announced his intention to leave London Wasps at the end of the current season. Whilst he has been in and out of the Wasps set-up this year and last, he has frequently been played out of position. So, where will his travels take him? The rumour mill on Munsterfans.com suggest London Irish, but maybe a trip to France would be more in order for Staunton than the abbrasive rugby league that dominates the Guinness Premiership. [Submitted by jjcarroll]