George Allen visits historic downtown Staunton
By | Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 | Catch-All

George Allen greets Barth Berry, owner of Berry’s Natural Way in downtown Staunton. Barth is retired from the Army National Guard (Staunton Armory Stonewall Brigade) and served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Allen thanked Berry for his military service and they talked about the news that terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden had been killed. Barth is married and the father of four young children. 

The tour of downtown offered an opportunity for Allen to meet small business owners and hear their concerns. At Berry’s, he purchased some natural products before saying his good-byes.

At the Clocktower Restaurant, owner Giampiero Di Guardo was happy to talk with Gov. Allen as Anthony Altomonte looks on. Di Guardo immigrated from Rome, Italy, finding a business opportunity in Staunton.

Rebecca Watson, owner of Turtle Lane, enjoys a laugh with Gov. Allen. Before leaving the shop, he purchased a handmade opal ring for a gift. 

At the Split Banana, a retro ice cream parlor, the choice was roasted almond ice cream which he enjoyed while visiting with employees and customers.

Alex Davis, Chairman of the Staunton Republican Committee, escorted George Allen on a walking tour of downtown Staunton Monday. Earlier, Allen had addressed a packed room at Rowe’s Restaurant during a lunch that was led by Alex.

Waynesboro News Virginian article by Bob Stuart

Campaign photos
2 May 2011

Cross-posted at SWAC Girl


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Lynn R. Mitchell

As SWAC Girl (an acronym for Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County), Lynn has been writing in the Virginia political blogosphere since 2006. Active in area politics, she has coordinated campaigns and served in leadership for the past decade. The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is one of the most beautiful places to call home ... the Republican Party carries her beliefs.

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