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Virginia Cooperative Extension offers “Managing Your Money” series

Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a “Managing Your Money” series to help participants take control of their personal finances. Topics for the five-lesson series include personal finances, understanding credit, developing a spending and savings plan, traditional and non-traditional banking, and insurance and recordkeeping. There will also be an optional session on “Getting Out of Debt.” Each session will include a list of “Action Steps” to help participants apply what they learn to their own money management situation. The series has a flexible format, with the option of taking the classes on a monthly basis or a weekly basis. Sessions are held regularly throughout the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

When people have attended all of the five sessions, in any combination of weekly or monthly classes, they will receive a certificate of completion.

Extension Agent Karen Poff says of the program, “The format of this series allows participants the opportunity to take the classes at their own pace, to easily make up missed sessions, and to meet the requirements some organizations have for financial education.”

A weekly series will begin in

Winchester on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the VCE-Frederick County Office, Frederick County Government Center, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester. Participants MUST register at least three days in advance, as classes with fewer than five people registered will be cancelled. For more information about the “Managing Your Money” series, call the Shenandoah County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at 540-459-6140 or visit our website at http://offices.ext.vt.edu/shenandoah/.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate, please contact Karen Poff by calling your local office of Virginia Coopera-

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Frederick County Crime of the Week - January 21, 2013 The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary and grand larceny at 4325 Back Mountain Road between November 28 and 29, 2012. The victim returned home from work to find the front door of the home had been forced open. A Mossberg Maverick 88 .12 gauge shotgun was removed from the residence.

County Report A jewelry box and several drawers had been rummaged through but nothing else was reported missing.

If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in these incidents, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 665 TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Investigator Holmes County Report D. Smoke Case #12006850

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Maria Hilda Ruf Ward, of Stephens City, Virginia died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Ward was born in 1938 in Germany, the daughter of the late Albert and Elsa Ruf. She was a homemaker, and a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

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Susan E. Ellinwood

Susan Emery Ellinwood, 65, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Friday, January 18, 2013, in Winchester Medical Center.

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Finally turning the corner in Middletown

Newly elected members of the Middletown planning commission: Mark Davis, Gil Barrington, John Copeland and Fred Warton.

Missing is John Blaisdell.

By Sue Golden Frederick County Report Finally there is good news in Middletown. Lots of it. Tripp Chewning, the chair of the per-

sonnel and finance committee reports that as of December 31, 2012, Middletown had $32,000 in the bank. Water bills and business license statements were just sent out, so the town can expect

The chains in use at the Middletown water treatment plant. another bump up in its finances.

Middletown’s investment in its infrastructure is paying off remarkably; according to Donald Riffey, the head of public works, the town saved approximately one million gallons of water in the last water cycle. That savings was mostly from the replacement of water pipes on Church

Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets. The water savings will save the town about $4,000 dollars or more. The old galvanized pipes were installed around 1950.

The new pvc pipes are bigger and should last for 100 years, according to Riffey. Currently, the town is working on replacing the pipes in the alley that runs from First

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Riffey’s persistence in addressing chain problems at the water treatment plant also paid off. After four long and expensive years, new chains have been provided to the town under its warranty.

Councilman John Copeland sang Riffey’s praises in continuing to seek the coverage under the warranty, even when the council did not believe it would be fruitful. “Hats off to Don. He had a difficult time convincing the former council and myself that new chain was needed. Don was correct when he said the chain was not sufficient; the company replaced the chain at no charge to Middletown” Councilor Copeland stated at the last town council meeting.

At the next town council meeting, the council is expected to rehire lawyer David Griffin as town attorney. Griffin, who represents Stephens City, Boyce and Loudon County, represented Middletown for a short period of time before resigning, after the retirement of longtime town attorney Stephen Butler. Griffin told the council that he has a “strong passion for helping municipalities.” Griffin said that Middletown has “some amazing potential. Look at what you’ve got – a historic district, park land, and amazing resourc-

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es right at your back door.” Griffin, who charges “from portal to portal” or door to door, will only charge Middletown $200 per hour, a discount from his normal hourly rate. The council is discussing when and how to use Griffin’s advice.

ing all of the good news out of Middletown. Middletown’s next bond payment of $180,000 on the water treatment plant is due in February, and might put the town back in to the red. The infrastructure of town is failing and will continue to cost the town money. Meal taxes are expected to be lower with the closing of

Middletown now has a full contingent on the planning commission. Councilor Copeland, the liaison to and a member of the commission, said he intends to push through revisions to the

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comprehensive plan as soon as possible. He hopes to have the revisions to the council for approval in early February. He also will activate the steering committee for the proposed boundary adjustment on the east side of Interstate 81, to try to finalize the adjustment.

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Punxsutawney Phil’s ‘cousin’ “Bowman Bill” will be at library to reveal whether he saw his shadow About 200 people are expected to flock to Bowman Library Saturday, February 2 at 11 am to find out if we can expect another 6 weeks of winter weather.

“Bowman Bill” has made his annual appearance for 11 years to prognosticate about spring’s arrival. This year, children will have the plenty to do until “Bowman Bill” climbs out of his ground hog hole with the weather report. A puppet show, Zhu Zhu pet races, and a ground hog craft will keep children and families entertained.

If “Bowman Bill” sees his shadow, he will be scared, run back into his hole, and wait another 6 weeks for warmer weather. The rest of the crowd will lessen their disappointment by adding chocolate sauce to the ice cream that will be served at the end of the program.

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the Wayside Inn restaurant, and there is no new income expected to take its place. Treasurer Sharon Falady also expects real estate taxes and grant money to

decrease. Falady’s general feeling is that $200,000 in cuts will be needed in the next budget to offset the losses.

The council will be working on new ordinances passed by the Virginia general assembly last July that set out guidelines for water and sewer useage. Under the legislation, a town may place liens on property for lack of payment, can charge up to five times the average water bill for deposits, and rental property owners must sign and deliver a form to town stating that the property is being leased and that the owner understands that he or she is ultimately responsible for the payment of the bill. The average water bill in Middletown is currently $100. Therefore, under the guidelines, water deposits can go up significantly. The council also may review the cost of a business license.

How Does the American Taxpayer Relief Act Affect You? On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) into law. This new law addresses many of the tax issues that were debated by Congress at the end of 2012, and which were referred to by many as the “fiscal cliff.”

Here is what the law addressed, and how it could affect you:

The “Bush-era tax cuts”

The new law permanently extended reduced tax rates on income and capital gains and dividends if you make less than $400,000 ($450,000 if you’re married and file jointly). If you make more than that, the marginal tax rate for income beyond the new levels rose from 35 percent to 39.6 percent.

This change also increased the top tax rate on long term capital gains and dividends from 15 percent to 20 percent and made changes to several other tax credits, the marriage penalty and education-related incentives.

The Estate Tax Rules

ATRA permanently extended the estate tax laws as they currently exist, except for the top tax rate, which was increased from 35 percent to 40 percent. Now up to $5 million of an estate’s worth is exempt from taxes.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Tax Provisions The child tax credit, some provisions surrounding the Earned Income Tax credit and an education tax credit, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, were all temporarily extended through 2017.

The Payroll Tax Reduction

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There was a two percent reduction in the amount of money you paid through the Social Security payroll tax that Congress put in place in 2010. This tax reduction was not extended as part of ATRA. As a result, the tax rate reverted back to the original amount — 6.2 percent for employees and 12.4 percent for the selfemployed. You may notice a change in the amount of your takehome pay in your first paycheck of the 2013 calendar year.

The ATRA also addressed several other issues, including unemployment, Medicare and other health provisions and the farm bill.

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Area lawmakers divided by redistricting controversy

Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath

By Mark Robinson Capital News Service RICHMOND – Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, and Sen. Emmett Hanger Jr., R-Mount Solon, are friends. And they’ll remain friends, Deeds says, even if a controversial measure Hanger voted

for costs Deeds his seat in the Virginia Senate.

Deeds is the odd man out of the redistricting measure passed on Monday by Senate Republicans.

The measure would combine his and Hanger’s districts and create a sixth majority-African-American Senate district.

“What the Republicans did is unconstitutional,” Deeds said by phone after the vote. He also took to his Twitter account to address the issue.

Deeds told his followers on the social media site: “Everybody needs to take a deep breath. We’re a long way from this redistricting becoming law. We have a lot of fight still in us.”

Deeds is right, according to John Aughenbaugh, a political science professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Virginia’s Constitution says redistricting may only occur every 10 years, following the federal census. The last census was done in 2010, and redistricting oc-

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curred in 2011. Thus, Deeds and Senate Democrats have a case to challenge the redistricting plan in state court, Aughenbaugh said in an email.

To become law, the bill passed by the Senate still must be approved by the House of Delegates and then signed by Gov. Bob McDonnell.

Moreover, it would need federal approval to take effect. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 requires states with a history of voter discrimination to have any major voting changes approved by the U.S. Justice Department or a federal judge.

“We’re a long way from knowing if this is going to be real or not, but I’m not afraid of any district,” Deeds said. “I believe in the process. I’ll do what I have to do.”

At the federal level, the redistricting plan will face additional scrutiny.

The Voting Rights Act calls for states to create as many voting districts with a majority of minority voters as possible. Virginia

currently has five; the Senate plan would make it six.

In remarks on the Senate floor on Monday, Sen. John Watkins, R-Powhatan, said the creation of a sixth district with an African American majority would save Virginia from litigation under the Voting Rights Act. Watkins introduced the revi-

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Republicans in Watkins’ district would increase by more than 8 percent, according to an analysis by the Virginia Public Access Project, a nonpartisan group.

Hanger’s district would become almost 15 percentage points more Democratic.

Hanger could not be reached for comment.

In a joint statement Tuesday, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, both Democrats, called Senate’s approval of the measure “disappointing and disruptive partisan action.”

Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, a Republican who holds a tie-breaking vote in the Senate, has “grave concerns about the adoption of a revised redistricting plan,” according to an email sent by an aide. The aide said the measure was “not something that (Bolling) supported.”

According to the aide, the lieutenant governor is afraid the measure will distract from issues such as transportation and education.

Both are priorities for McDonnell in his last year in office.

Tucker Martin, an aide to the

governor, said in an email that McDonnell has not seen the legislation but would review it closely should it reach his desk If approved, the new boundaries would take effect for the next Senate elections in 2015.

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Personnel & Finance Committee Trip Chewning, Chair John Copeland Donna M. G. Gray

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On January 20, 2013 the Winchester Police Department arrested 50-year-old Ignacio Ramirez for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female. Around 5 o’clock the victim was approached by Ignacio who convinced her to go to a storage unit on West Monmouth Street where the incident occurred. Ramirez is charged with abduction, strangulation, forcible sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, and object sexual penetration. The incident remains under investigation.

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Spring events coming to the valley facets of your perfect wedding can be planned at the show.

There will wedding planners, representatives from various venues, photographers, jewelers, music, bakeries, caterers, framers, and more.

Lassiter says the wedding show is designed to be like the perfect southern wedding.

The bridal couple can wander through the exhibits “at a slow pace, linger, meet vendors, examine product, taste the cake

and finger the fabric.” There will be a fashion show to preview outfits for every member of the wedding party, including your canine best friends. Door prizes, raffles, and demonstrations round out the event. Organizers hope to make the wedding show a bi-annual spring and fall festival.

Walter Jagiello, co-owner of Artistically Framed in Stephens City intends to be a vendor at both events. “The price

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By Sue Golden Frederick County Report Mark your calendars for two very special events coming to the Valley: The Strasburg Garden & Flower Show and The Elegant Wedding Festival. The flower show is geared toward “Romancing the Memories,” while the wedding show is billed as “Silk & Lace.”

The garden show will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24 in Stras-

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burg. According to co-chair of the event, David Lassiter, “the garden show is designed to help the businesses of the Shenandoah Valley come together to highlight how the various businesses of the Valley can compliment each other.” Individuals attending the show will be able to experience horticultural education through landscaping, floral designs, vendors, exhibitors, speakers, and demonstrations.

Organizers expect garden clubs, small shop owners, herb special-

ists, and others generally related to gardening.

Lassiter believes that “gardening provides stress relief, exercise, and is a universal language that can make perfect strangers friends. Seeds can be passed from generation to generation, friend to friend, and neighbor to neighbor.” The organizers hope to make the garden show a yearly event.

The wedding show will be on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24, also in Strasburg. All

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to vend is very reasonable, and as a custom framer, it is an audience we cater to.” Jacqueline Bray, a local artist and teacher, also intends to vend at both events. “I’ve shown my work at the Winchester Museum of the

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• On Feb. 8, 1587, after 19 years of imprisonment, Mary Queen of Scots is beheaded in England for her complicity in a plot to murder Queen Elizabeth I. Her son, King James VI of Scotland, accepted his mother’s execution, and upon Queen Elizabeth’s death in 1603, he became king of England, Scotland and Ireland.

• On Feb. 5, 1631, Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island and an important American religious leader, arrives in Boston. Williams alarmed the Puritan oligarchy by speaking out against the right of civil authorities to punish religious dissension. In 1635, he was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony by the General Court.

• On Feb. 6, 1917, a German submarine torpedoes and sinks the passenger steamer California off the Irish coast.

The explosion of the torpedo was so violent that the 470-foot, 9,000-ton steamer sank just nine minutes after the attack.

• On Feb. 9, 1942, the Normandie, regarded by many as the most elegant ocean liner ever built, burns and sinks in New York Harbor during its conversion to an Allied troop transport ship.

A welder accidentally set fire to a pile of flammable life preservers, and by morning the ship lay capsized in the harbor, a gutted wreck.

• On Feb. 10, 1957, Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the best-selling “Lit-

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It should be easier to assess the facts you’ll need to make an important decision. But don’t commit if you still have doubts. There could be more you need to know.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your excitement level remains high as you continue working on that new project. Expect some setbacks.

But on the whole, all will move pretty much on schedule.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It might be wise to be more prudent with expenses right now.

But your financial situation should soon clear up, and you could be back shopping, happily as ever.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might prefer sticking with your current schedule. But some newly emerging information could persuade you to consider a change.

Keep an open mind.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might want to reject a suggested change. But it could be wise to go with the flow, at least for a while.

You can always return to your first plan if you like.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’re bolstered by both the practical and poetic sides of your nature as you maneuver through some unsettled emotional situations. Things ease up by week’s end.

BORN THIS WEEK: People reach out to your generosity and wisdom, and consider you a trusted and treasured friend.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel bolder as each new success falls into place. But caution is still advised through the end of the week. Until then, a step-by-step approach is best.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That cooperation you request could come at too high a price. Since few can beat the Bovine at being clever and resourceful, why not see what you can do on your own?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Aspects favor a quieter time spent getting closer to the people who are especially important to you. There’s always much more to learn and appreciate about each other.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The concerned Crab will act to resolve workplace misunderstandings before they get out of hand and cause moreserious problems. Co-workers rally to support your efforts.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) What the Big Cat might see as a disturbing act of disloyalty might just be a failure of communication on both sides. Take time for mediation rather than confrontation.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be more patient with those who seem unwilling to accept your version of what’s right. The fact is, there’s a lot more to learn on all sides of this issue.

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Stay healthy when the sick season of sneezes and sniffles arrives

The cold weather brings with it a season of smiles, the first snowfalls and, unfortunately, cold and flu outbreaks. While everyone else is suffering, there are ways you can make it through the season unscathed.

It is estimated that a billion people across North America will succumb to the cold virus this year, says Medline. Considering there is no cure for cold and flu viruses, prevention remains a person’s best option at fending

off cold and flu. There are different precautions to take that can help protect you against getting sick or at least reduce the frequency and severity with which cold and flu strikes.

Although there is no magic pill to take that will prevent you from catching a cold or the flu, there are ways to improve your odds. * Wash your hands the right way. Washing your hands frequently remains the single-best

way to keep viruses and bacteria that can make you sick from infiltrating the body. Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds can effectively remove any dirt, grime and invisible invaders. * Skip antibacterial products.

Because colds and the flu are the result of viruses, which are different in behavior and structure from bacteria, they will not be killed off with the use of antibacterial products. What you may succeed in doing is killing off any

beneficial bacteria on your hands as well as creating resistant bacteria that form with over-use of antibiotics and antibacterial products. * Get the flu shot. There is no vaccination to prevent the common cold, but there are immunizations that can help reduce your risk of getting the flu or help minimize its severity. Doctors’ offices, clinics and even pharmacies all offer annual flu shots. * Use sanitizer on items around the house. Surfaces that are frequently touched by all members of the household should be wiped down with a disinfectant product. A bleach-and-water solution is an effective sanitizer. Surfaces to sanitize include phones, doorknobs, light switches, remote controls, computer keyboards, faucets, toys, and countertops. * Avoid sick people. KidsHealth. org states that flu viruses and colds can travel up to 12 feet (from a sneeze or cough). Steer clear of anyone exhibiting symptoms, especially someone who is frequently sneezing or coughing.

Parents should keep children

home from school if they are sick. Do so until symptoms subside so as not to infect others. * Use a sanitizer product.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise that when hand-washing is not readily available, a good way to kill germs is to use an alcohol-based sanitizer lotion. While not as effective as washing hands in warm, soapy water, sanitizing products can be used in a pinch while you’re on the go. * Cough into your sleeve. Rather than coughing or sneezing into your hands, do so into the crook of your elbow since this area rarely touches anything else. * Skip the buffet lunch. Buffetstyle offerings are convenient and offer variety, but they are also a breeding ground for illnesses. These foods may have been sneezed or coughed on. Also, the serving spoons have been touched by dozens of people.

There are many different ways to avoid getting a cold or the flu this season. Diligence is one of the keys to staying germ-free.

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Saturday January 26 2:30 Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming Wayside Theatre,7853 Main Street, Middletown VA 22645 Back by popular demand! In this sequel to *Smoke on the Mountain*, Pastor Oglethrope is moving to Texas, and the Sanders Family is there to send him off with hilarious and touching stories, and 25 fabulous Bluegrass Gospel favorites! Contact the Box Office at (540) 869-1776 for ticketing information. Low-priced performances at 2:30PM and 7:30PM. The official opening night is Sunday, January 27 at 6:30PM. Performances will continue until March 16. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 7:30PM; Saturday matinees are at 2:30PM; Sunday performances are at 2:30PM. Check the calendar on the Wayside Theatre website for moreinformation on the schedule. Ticket prices are $25-$30 for adults and $10 for children 17 and under. There are also discounts available for seniors, students, and groups.

A love offer will be taken during the service. For more information contact, Bro Mike Blitch, Pastor at 540-664-1541 or email mike.blitch@fbc4u.com.

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Sunday January 27 The Valley Stars Baseball Organization will conduct the following tryouts for it’s travel teams: 13U Sunday, January 27th 4:005:30. 15U Sunday, February 24th 5:00-7:00. 17U Sunday, February 24th 5:00-7:00. Tryouts will be held at All-Star Batting Cages located at 1127 Berryville Avenue in Winchester. For any additional information contact Jim Singhas at 540-539-3123 or email info@allstarcages.com.

9:15 am Sunday School and stay for Gospel Music Service at 10:30am with The Promised Land Quartet at First Baptist Church, 275 Double Toll Gate Rd, White Post, VA Please join us for Sunday School prior to the concert at 9:15 AM.

Saturday February 2 Handley Regional Library is launching an early literacy program for young children in February. Families and childcare professionals are encouraged to register for the Snuggle Up with a Book Winter Reading program through www.handleyregional. org. The program kicks off with Bowman Bill at Bowman Library on February 2 at 11 am and concludes with dance parties during story times on February 28 at 10:15 am and 11 am at Handley Library. Contact Donna Hughes at dhughes@handleyregional. org, or by phone at 540 869-9000 ext. 215 for more information.

Wednesday Februay 6 At 4:30 pm, Ms. Potter will provide an age-appropriate program entitled Little House in the National Archives for children ages 8 and up in the Handley Library Auditorium. Library staff will extend the learning opportunity through activities, a craft from that time period, and a special take-home birthday treat. Following the children’s activities, at 6:30 p.m., Ms. Potter will demonstrate how records stored at the National Archives and Records Administration can shed new light on old family stories and popular literature. For example, census records from the Dakota Territories confirm that Charles Ingalls filed homesteading documents, while federal climate records from that period reveal how harsh the winters were that pioneer families endured (http://www.archives.gov/ publications/prologue/2003/

HU, A Love Song to God www.eckankar.org A free presentation for the community Singing HU can: Help you experience divine love Offer solace during times of grief Bring peace and calm

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Thursday February 7 Community Education Series Announced: Northwestern Community Services and Healthy Families Northern Shenandoah Valley is co-sponsoring an upcoming Community Education Series for Parents and Professionals in the Lord Fairfax Service Region. The goal of the Community Education Training Series is to provide FREE educational opportunities for both professionals working with children, youth and families and parents with children ages birth to 12.

All of the workshops are FREE and will be held in the Eagle

Board Room on the Our Health Campus located at 301 North Cameron Street, Winchester, VA. Registration is required for each of the trainings. To register, please call Healthy Families Northern Shenandoah, Jasmine Midkiff at 540/536-4113 or email at jmidkiff@valleyhealthlink.com The dates/times for the upcoming workshops include: Thursday, February 7th -- CyberBullying – How can we help? -from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 7th -- Double Trouble- Managing Substance Abuse & Mental Health -- from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4th -- Cycle of Trauma – Parents and Children -- from 6 p.m till 8 p.m. For more information on services visit: Northwestern Community Services visit www. nwcsb.com. Healthy Families Northern Shenandoah Valley at

www.healthyfamiliesnsv.org Saturday February 9 10am to 2pm Super Saturday is designed to educate individuals about the financial aid process and assist with the completion of the 2013-14 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Super Saturday will take place in room 140 in Fairfax Hall, located at 173 Skirmisher Lane in Middletown. The event is free and open to the public.

Friday February 15 6pm to 10pm WPRD Parents Night out for ages 4-12 years old. Register by Feb. 8. Fee $15 for first child, $10 for additional.

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Crossbow (Similar to Bowflex) Good Condition $125. Call 540-622-2424.

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30” NATURAL GAS RANGE four years old - white $125. Call 540-869-3506 (8/9)

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Sew a hem in less than a minute. Wonderful machine for alterations or decorator business. $300. 540-675-3508 (9/20)

Thomas Kinkade Telaflora Teapot “Home is Where the Heart Is II” $10.00 (9/20)

Christmas “Holly Holiday Pattern” Never Used/In Box. $25/ea. Salt & Pepper Shakers, Soup Bowls, Dinner Plates, Cookie Jar, Sleigh (Votive Candle used - cleaned out), Disney Winnie the Pooh “Simply Pooh” Figurines $20/ea. Call 540-869-4236 (10/4) Love Seat for sale. Floral print cushions/pillows. White wicker trim. Good condition. $40. Call 540-869-7571 (10/4)

Console tv with wood cabinet $50 or bo Hitachi 56” HD Projection tv $200. 24” tv $45 obo 540-868-9226 (10/18) Eli Terry Pillar & Scroll Clock, circa 1805, Mahogany, serious inquiries only. Call 540-869-3333.

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Bassinet: Travel bassinet by Delta with canopy and locking wheels. Very clean like new condition. Does not have storage tray on bottom. $30.00 540-7230285 (12/13) Rotisserie oven: Baby George, Model GR59A Used only once-very clean, like new condition. No box. $50.00 540723-0285 (12/13) Chestnut Wood Doll Bed: 33-1/2” Long by 20” Wide (scaled down version of regular bed) Large over size quilt custom made; Dust ruffle; Two pillows; Mattress (I will e-mail picture to you if you would like to view it on line) $250.00 - Phone: (540) 635-9748.

(12/13) I have a fourpost dark wood bedroom suite for sale price is 250.00 This includes head and foot board,,chester dresser,,dresser and mirror.Also have for sale bookcase headboard with rails for 75.00. Please call 540-868-2428 if interest.

(01/10) Hardware and fixture sale Thursday, january 10, 2012 10 a.M. To 3 p.M. Or by appointment 540-635-9194 (melissa).

317 East main street, Front Royal.2 Outdoor sheds and multiple clothing racks and tags, display cases/tables, shelving, lighting, mannequins, etc. Etc. Selected merchandise $1 per item or less. Even some free items!

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Medical Billing Trainees Needed!

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HELP WANTED FOREMEN to lead utility field crews. Outdoor physical work, many positions, paid training, $17/hr plus weekly performance bonuses after promotion, living allowance when traveling, company truck and benefits. Must have strong leadership skills, good driving history, and be able to travel in Virginia and nearby states. Email resume to Recruiter4@osmose.com or apply online at www.OsmoseUtilities.com EOE M/F/D/V HELP WANTED / DRIVERS DRIVERS-CDL TRAINING now offered in Roanoke 540-857-6188 or Spotsylvania 540-582-8200!

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1. Who wrote and released “Sunshine Superman”? Name the other superhero mentioned in the song.

2. Name the group that wrote and released “Walk This Way.” 3. Who sang “Roses Are Red (My Love)”?

4. Which group wrote and released “I’m Not in Love”?

5. Identify the song that contains this lyric: “There is so much at stake, Seems our freedom’s up against the ropes.”

Answers 1. Donovan. The psychedelic pop song was a No. 1 hit in 1966. The other superhero mentioned is Green Lantern.

2. Aerosmith, in 1975. Legend says the song was written after the band saw “Young Frankenstein,” the Mel Brooks film. Run-DMC picked up the song in 1986 for their “Raising Hell” album.

3. Bobby Vinton, in 1962. As with a number of similar love songs of the era, an answer song was written called “Long As the Rose Is Red,” sung by Florraine Darlin.

4. 10cc, in 1975. As written, the song had a bossa nova rhythm. Instead, they slowed the tempo and used voices in multi-track overdubs, repeated for all 16 tracks.

5. “Burning Heart” by Survivor in 1985. Jimi Jamison performed the song in the “Rocky IV” film starring Sylvester Stallone. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Who was the last Milwaukee Brewers pitcher before Zack Greinke in 2011 to finish with a record at least 10 games above .500?

2. In 2012, Jordan Schafer tied a Houston Astros record for longest streak of getting on base to start a season (25 games). Who else holds the mark?

3. Entering the 2012 postseason, who held the NFL career playoff record for grabbing the most interceptions (nine)?

4. Patrick Ewing is Georgetown men’s basketball’s all-time leader in rebounds and blocked shots. Who is the school’s all-time leader in points scored?

5. How many times have the Los Angeles Kings swept an opponent in a seven-game NHL playoff series?

6. In 2012, San Jose striker Chris Wondolowski tied an MLS record for most goals in a season (27). Who else holds the record?

7. Who was the first boxer to win titles from major and minor sanctioning bodies in seven divisions?

Answers 1. Chris Bosio was 16-6 in 1992.

2. Denis Menke, in 1969.

3. Ronnie Lott, Bill Simpson and Charlie Waters.

4. Eric “Sleepy” Floyd, with 2,304 points.

5. Once — they swept St. Louis in 2012.

6. Roy Lassiter had 27 goals for Tampa Bay in 1996.

7. Hector “Macho” Camacho won his seventh in 2001.

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January 21, 2013

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does it mean to be polydactyl?

2. TELEVISION: What TV series produced a spin-off series called “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C”?

3. U.S. STATES: Which state has only one syllable in its name?

4. MUSIC: What did singer Art Garfunkel do for a living earlier in his career?

5. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. city is nicknamed “Beantown”?

6. LITERATURE: In Greek tragedy, what does the tragic hero need to possess in order for the story to unfold properly?

7. GEOLOGY: What kind of rock can float?

8. ENGINEERING: What is a girder?

9. MEASUREMENTS: How long is a fortnight?

10. RELIGION: Who founded the Church of England?

Answers 1. To be born with extra toes or fingers 2. “The Andy Griffith Show” 3. Maine 4. He was a math teacher.

5. Boston 6. Hamartia, or a fatal flaw 7. Pumice 8. A beam, usually made of steel 9. Two weeks 10. King Henry VIII

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1. Is the book of Philippians in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Mark 8, Jesus healed a blind man by putting what into his eyes?

Sand, Wind, Blood, Spit 3. What elderly cousin of Mary was the mother of John the Baptist? Jael, Rahab, Elisabeth 4. Who wrote the letter to the Hebrews? Unknown, Paul, David, Solomon 5. Of these, which book foretold the virgin birth? Joel, Isaiah, Jonah, Malachi 6. Who was Shamgar the son of?

Ehud, Samson, Anath, Tola ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Spit; 3) Elisabeth; 4) Unknown; 5) Isaiah; 6) Anath Wilson Casey’s trivia book “Know It? ... or Not?” is available from BearManorMedia.com.

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