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Shortly after a Farms resident’s appearance before a County Board of Supervisors meeting where criticism “of questionable activities and unsuitable behavior going on at the Fire Department” was made “the Citizen’s house and vehicle were fired upon and riddled with gunshots.” – 2011 Clarke Co. police report

Bad Company: Farms Fire Co. 6 gets death sentence Ongoing financial and performance issues lead to disbandment of company contributed to the department by both Warren ($56,000) and Clarke ($62,000) Counties out of a total annual budget of $210,000 in 2010. Richmond-based CPA Barrett listed 110 cases of altered books in the first half of 2011, as well as an additional 15 cases of altered bookkeeping records immediately after he conducted a surprise on-site audit on May 29, 2011. Barrett also included 44 specific instances of possible indications of fraud in his report. Frozen assets

On June 19, four members of the county’s professional emergency services staff were on duty at the Farms. Here Lt. Tony Miaitico and Firefighter-EMT Terrance Banks work on a department truck.

By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report Wanna go for a joy ride on a fire truck? – YEE HAW, I got the beer … and the money!!!! That was the lingering image in this reporter’s mind following receipt of a June 18 press release detailing the reasons Warren and Clarke Counties announced a joint resolution dissolving the Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire Department. Over a year and a half after initiating reforms for a department an independent audit found mired in financial and behavioral abuses of the public trust, the two counties the remote, rural community straddles said NO MORE!!! And so ends a sorry affair that came to public light in 2010 with citizen reports of issues at the fire department entrusted with the public safety of the often insular community. It is a community seemingly viewed by some residents and volunteer fire department members as a nation unto itself. Among the myriad issues, detailed below, identified at issue in the department were misappropriation of funds and departmental assets, destroyed or missing financial records and flawed service fueled by alcohol use.

While no criminal charges were forthcoming regarding the accounting and behavioral improprieties discovered in 2011, there were disturbing suspicions. Auditor and Certified Public Accountant Bill Barrett described concerns of a Clarke County police investigator who told him in 2011 that shortly after a Farms resident appeared before a Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting with criticism “of questionable activities and unsuitable behavior going on at the Fire Department … the Citizen’s house and vehicle were fired upon and riddled with gunshots.” A press release issued from Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley following a closed session at a special meeting at 1 p.m. the af-

ternoon of June 18, explained, “The audit, completed in June 2011, presented a long list of financial irregularities that the Auditor classified as mal or misfeasance along with a long list of recommendations to better secure and account for supplies and personal property. “While there have certainly been some members of the Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company who wanted the Fire Company to survive and flourish, many of the rest want the ‘old’ fire department back with no oversight, the ability to spend the Fire Company’s money for personal benefit, and not be subject to any oversight or supervision from the County,” the press release stated. At issue was approximately $118,000 in annual public funds

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Following the audit, the county attempted to reel in the Farms’ department’s finances. However, those attempts were only partially successful, the press release indicated. “Both Warren and Clarke withheld public funding until a method was devised to permit Warren County to review and approve invoices prior to public money being used to pay those invoices. However, Shenandoah Farms retained custody and control of direct donations and fundraising revenues thus escaping oversight on all revenue donated directly to the fire company.”

Following the moves of June 18, the counties moved quickly to seize and freeze the Farms Volunteer Fire Department’s assets. “Upon the dissolution, representatives of Clarke and Warren Counties appeared in the Clarke County Circuit Court to ensure the preservation of any assets of the dissolved Department procured with public funds. Warren County filed an injunction to prevent any unauthorized disbursement of the assets and, pursuant to the Fire and Rescue Services Agreement with Warren County executed January 21, 1999, asked for an order officially granting Warren County the authority to hold any assets until such time as title to the same may be vested “to an organization, approved by [Warren] County, who will […] carry out the same public safety services to the citizens of Warren County,” the release stated. Continued service “It is the intent of Warren County to immediately staff the station on a temporary basis with career staff and reorganize a volunteer fire and rescue company to be operated in ac-

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“While there have been some members … who wanted the … Company to survive and flourish, many of the rest want the ‘old’ fire department back with no oversight, the ability to spend the Fire Company’s money for personal benefit, and not be subject to any oversight or supervision from the County.”

The Farms Volunteer Fire Department, just over the Clarke County line

cord with the regulations established by the Warren County Fire and Rescue Department. “We are hopeful that the Shenandoah Farms Fire Company members that are willing to work with Warren County will continue and that community residents that chose not to associate themselves with the current organization will consider returning to volunteer and help protect their community and neighbors,” the press release stated, adding, “In the meantime, the County will ensure that the station is staffed 24/7 for the foreseeable future while Chief Mabie implements an organizational plan to get the Station back up and running under the supervision of the County.” Clarke County Administrator David Ash expressed his county’s support of Warren’s action. “Clarke stands with Warren County in taking these actions to ensure that adequate fire and rescue coverage is provided to the Shenandoah Farms area. Clarke County will con-

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tinue to work with Warren to evaluate what role Clarke County should play in the reorganized company. In the meantime we are confident that Clarke County’s Fire and Rescue Organizations stand ready and able to provide an equal or higher level of coverage than was being provided to the community.” Of the death sentence issued to the old volunteer department, the county press release said, “This action has not been taken lightly, and comes only after a substantial period of time during which the Fire Company was given every assistance and ample op-

equipment operates on diesel, the Fire Company insisted on installation of a bulk gasoline tank. A camera placed to document use was found inoperable and destroyed. Efforts to require documentation of gasoline use were rebuffed. Warren County removed the bulk gasoline tank and the Fire Company installed another over the objection of Warren County; • Members were observed drinking alcohol and returning to the station; • Members took apparatus out of the first due area in order to dine at a local restaurant during which time they were observed consuming alcohol; • Members remained at the station, even though suspended and barred from the premises “Serving with Pride” since 1971 ... or not • Non-members were allowed to ride on apparatus to emergency calls; portunity to correct the many opera- only 10 members have responded to • Construction of an obscene snowtional and administrative problems. 10 or more calls. Responses were de- man on Fire Company property in At the end of the day, the citizens of layed, under-staffed and/or respond- public view, followed by posting a Clarke and Warren Counties were ed to with inappropriate apparatus. picture of the same on Facebook; not receiving a benefit for the invest- Almost half of the reported opera- • Problems with reporting. In the ment made in the Fire Company. tional members did not respond to first two months of 2013 alone, 7 of a call in the first three months of 30 reports are missing for January, Bad Company 2013, raising serious questions as to and 10 of 19 reports are missing for the abilities of the Fire Company to February; “While the Fire Company has provide adequate response to either • Operation with no approved budget (FY 2012-2013). Bylaws were disrelisted 23 operational members Clarke or Warren County.” regarded for January administrative through March 2013, the Fire Com- gl DetailsFri of -ongoing inappropriate 05/24/2013 - 2:57:15 PM 351300.6588 pany was dispatched on 95 calls for activities listed in the June 18 press elections; • Records indicate that at least nine service and failed to respond to 34 release, included: calls (30%). The highest responder · Excessive use of gasoline. Even members have resigned from comonly ran 13 calls for 3 months and though most of the Fire Company’s pany due to direction of station, etc.

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Indictments Clyde Eugene Burrell Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: COUNTS ONE and TWO: On or about March 30, 2013, in the County of Warren, Clyde Eugene Burrell, Jr., 34, of 607 W. 11th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did: unlawfully, feloniously, and maliciously cause bodily injury to Deputy Thomas Ratigan, with the intent to maim, disable, disfigure or kill said Deputy Thomas Ratigan; and did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Deputy Thomas Ratigan, then knowing or having reason to know that said Deputy Thomas Ratigan was then engaged in the performance of his public duties as a law enforcement officer. Richard Curtis Webb The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 27, 2013, in the County of Warren, Richard Curtis Webb, 42, of 2210 S.E. Hwy. 41, Morriston, FL 32668, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. Edgar Allen Hewitt The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 5, 2013, in the County of Warren, Edgar Allen Hewitt, 33, of 112 Calloway Ct, Stephens City, VA 22655, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, towit: Heroin, this being a second or subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. Robert Curtis Crawford The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: COUNTS ONE AND THREE: in the County of Warren, Robert Curtis Crawford, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule IV controlled substance, to-wit: Diazepam. Dates of the offenses were on or about January 19, and 27, 2012. COUNT TWO: On or about January 27, 2012, in the County of Warren, Robert Curtis Crawford did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a

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Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Morphine. Gary Matthew Comer The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 13, 2013, in the County of Warren, Gary Matthew Comer, 42, of 918 Fleeberg Lane Rd., Shenandoah VA, 22849, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, towit: Methamphetamine. Benjamin David Webb The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 22, 2012, in the County of Warren, Benjamin David Webb, 37, of 522 Villa Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did willfully, intentionally and feloniously make a false statement on a form consenting to a criminal history information check in connection with the purchase of a firearm. Michael Laner Robinson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about February 27, 2013, in the County of Warren, Michael Laner Robinson, 34, of 158 Mitchell Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously sell or distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine.

Jamie Scott Neale The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: COUNT ONE: On or about April 24, 2013, in the County of Warren, Jamie Scott Neale, 32, of 124 W. Strasburg Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter the occupied dwelling house of “Rachel Crewdson, with the intent to commit assault and battery therein. COUNT TWO: On or about April 24, 2013, in the County of Warren, Jamie Scott Neale, did unlawfully and feloniously impede the blood circulation or respiration of Melanie Sutphin, without such person’s consent, by knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of such person resulting in bodily injury. COUNTS THREE and FOUR: Jamie Scott Neale, in the County of Warren, did unlawfully assault and batter Melanie Sutphin, a family or household member. Dates of the offenses were on or about March 24 and April 24, 2013. COUNT FIVE: or about April 24, 2013, in the County of Warren, Jamie Scott Neale, did unlawfully and intentionally destroy, deface, damage or remove without the intent to steal, the real or personal property of the Warren County Jail, the value of or damage to such property being less than $1,000.00.

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Jermaine Edward Jones The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 17, 2013, in the County of Warren, Jermaine Edward Jones, 37, of 1416 N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Barbara King, a family or household member, after having been at least twice previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within the past twenty years with such offenses occurring on different dates.

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More than an upset tummy Dear Editor, I disagree with your characterization of cryptosporidium as a mild stomach ailment. Years ago, in the Pacific Northwest, my infant son and I contracted cryptosporidiosis. We were sick for days with acute diarrhea; limp and listless, unwilling and unable to move further than 6-feet from the bathroom door. We both recovered fully. However, people “with weakened immune sys-

tems (for example, those with HIV infection, organ and bone marrow transplants, receiving chemotherapy or on medications which suppress the immune system) are at greater risk of prolonged illness or death from cryptosporidiosis ... Such people may wish to ensure their drinking water is either boiled, filtered, distilled or ozone-ated.” (Office of the BC Provincial Health Officer, Sept. 23, 1996). You can understand then why I have strong feelings upon learning that the parasite is in our watershed.

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Misplaced fears? Editor, After reading your article from the Early June, 2013 paper, page 5, concerning the Appalachian Trail hikers expressing outrage, I must say the following: This town of “Helltown”, I mean Front Royal, ought to be totally ashamed of itself as far as the AT hikers are concerned. In this article, we read about our wonderful elected officials against a hostel bed and breakfast, for the hikers – saying there could be problems with – Possible increase in crime? Access to children? Vagrancy? HELLO!!! Throw out the hikers while we cater to the 75 or more sexual predators, child molesters, and the known sick perverts who are already living here, possibly your next door neighbor? What say ye?

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You Might be a Hypochondriac if …

The older I get, the more anxious I become about personal illness. When I was in my 20s, I never gave much thought to every odd ache or pain – it was mostly just “a muscular thing.” But today when I experience a sudden twinge, I’m sure its major organ failure. So, if I may channel Jeff Foxworthy along these lines, you too might be a hypochondriac if: • You’re afraid to go fishing in case you catch something. • Every birthday, you treat yourself to a spa, massage, and MRI. - You continually pester your pharmacist to email you when the FDA approves a home colonoscopy kit. • On vacations, you check into the hospital before the hotel.

• Your favorite reference web site is Sickipedia. • You plan on attending Hypochondriac Anonymous meetings, but always phone in sick. • You dread going to the supermarket in case a cashier asks if you’re ready to check out. • When offered Tic Tacs, you explain that you can only take two every four hours, after meals, with a glass of water. • You have more doctors than friends. • There are some TV shows you can never watch, like “Deadliest Catch.” • You swear you heard the doctor whisper to the nurse “we’ll know more after the autopsy.” • Your cell phone plugs into a stethoscope. • For recreation, you touch up your X-rays with Photoshop. • Drug dealers regularly visit your home, but they’re from Pfizer, Merck, or Johnson & Johnson. • Your favorite bedtime story to read to the kids is “Goldilocks and the Three Bayers.” • You wear a medical gown to bed. • You live in fear of back injury whenever you jump to conclusions.

• You don’t believe laughter is the best medicine; it’s morphine. • You’re too scared to use Preparation H because you wonder what was wrong with Preparations A-G. • You believe you suffer from several previously unknown ailments including: Mississippi Ladybug Fever, Fatal Late-night TV Insomnia, Bookworm, Lemon-Lime Disease, and Irritable Spouse Syndrome. • You avoid roofers for fear of shingles. • Each Valentine’s Day you send a card to your cardiologist. • Your family has to eat meals off a physician’s examination table in your dining room. • And, you might just be a hypochondriac, if you ask to be buried with a first aid kit. (Nick Thomas’ features and columns have appeared in more than 270 magazines and newspapers, including the Washington Post, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, and Christian Science Monitor. He can be reached at his blog: http://getnickt.blogspot. com)

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Academy Drive walnut survives, E. Main trees not so lucky Merchant complaints and potential liability led to Bradford Pear Tree removal

Time is running out for the Bradford Pears. The remaining tree at center was next ...

A town for all seasons - unless you’re a tree By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report While the Academy Drive Black Walnut Tree appears to have survived the decision to re-install sidewalk on the south side of the block the 75-year-old tree lords over, a June 17 visit to East Main Street indicated

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an issue with a pedestrian slipping on the mess, falling with an injury. This is when the town felt they needed to respond or be faced with possible lawsuits.” The town’s Urban Forestry Advisory Committee recommended a solution that included removal of the offending trees and replacement with “site appropriate” trees. Means also pointed out that unlike the potential long life the forestry advisory board forecast for the old black walnut on Academy Drive, the Main Street Bradford Pears were already past their average lifespan of 25 years. “I feel the group (UFAB) did the best for the situation, but there is always room for improvement, especially with some of the new species of trees available,” Means said.

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Town of Front Royal and Warren County Roundup USAF Maj. Gen.(ret) Henry M. (Mack) Hobgood, president of Randolph-Macon Academy for the past 16 years, will receive a final salute from his colleagues, friends, and the Academy board of trustees at Shendoah Valley Country Club June 23. Hobgood retires effective June 30. Nolan roasted as BRAC Arts Citizen of the Year

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Blue Ridge Arts Council honored Patrick Nolan as their Arts Citizen of the Year at the 10th Annual Dinner Roast on Thursday, May 30, at The Apple House in Linden. Nolan is President of Warren Memorial Hospital and Vice President of Valley Health. The evening featured the arts council’s annual business meeting and a light-hearted “roast” of an outstanding member of the community who has exhibited dedication, vision and commitment to the arts. “Patrick is involved in many organizations in Warren County, and through his position with Warren Memorial Hospital, has

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One hiker, “Don’s Brother,” said that he was walking the Trail on behalf of his brother, who loved the woods, and indicated that his hike was supporting research to help those with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

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On June 1, the Front Royal/ Warren County Appalachian Trail Community and the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) celebrated National Trails Day®, a program of American Hiking Society with a guided hike along the Appalachian Trail in the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area and

“trail magic” at the trail crossing three miles south of Front Royal on Route 522. A.T. Ambassador Alyson Browett and PATC member Tom Johnson led the 6-mile hike, while PATC member Katherine Rindt and owners of the future Mountain Home B&B, Lisa and Scott Jenkins, treated hikers to snacks

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and drinks throughout the day. They also offered sunscreen, bug spray and topical first aid materials. Scott provided rides into town and cooked up hot dogs. Most people who came through the “trail magic” stop were thruhikers, with a few exceptions. All shared their trail names, place of origin, and motivations for hiking. One hiker, “Don’s Brother,” said that he was walking the Trail on behalf of his brother, who loved the woods, and indicated that his hike was supporting research to help those with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Two sets of hikers were from Germany and one couple was visiting from Australia. A troop of Boy Scouts passed by on a two-day backpacking excursion, and a day hiker was from Springfield, VA. Ever-whimsical trail names varied from “Liferaft” and “Tugboat” to “Agent Orange” and “Steady” – and Steady he better be, having begun his journey kayaking to the mainland from Key West, FL. “Throughout the day, we really enjoyed the good company of the

more than 20 hikers that passed through Chester Gap. Hikers expressed genuine appreciation for the hospitality and trail magic they experienced on their way through our community,” Scott Jenkins said. Following up the event, on June 6, local AT “Ambassador” Browett was a guest on 95.3 FM The River’s “Valley Today” show. She discussed hiking in the area and pushed “Family Hiking Day” coming this fall, on September 28. Front Royal/Warren County was designated an official Appalachian Trail Community by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in April 2012. A five-year renewable designation, the program is intended to: • Engage community residents, Trail visitors, and stewards • Thank communities for their decades of service to hikers and Trail visitors • Catalyze sustainable economic development around outdoor recreation and tourism • Aid municipalities and regions with conservation asset mapping and planning • Promote the Trail as a community resource and asset

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For more information about the Front Royal/Warren County Appalachian Trail Community, visit our website at http://frontroyalatcommunity.wordpress. com/ or find us on Facebook. Come hike with us! The American Hiking Society American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day is a nationally recognized trail awareness program that occurs annually on the first Saturday of June and inspires the public to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in outdoor activities, clinics, and trail stewardship projects. National Trails Day is a registered trademark of American Hiking Society. Founded in 1976, American Hiking Society is the only national, recreationbased nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s hiking trails, their surrounding natural areas and the hiking experience. – From a release

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“Walk Off the War” is composed of combat veterans who have served in conflicts around the globe and are now attempting to hike all 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine.

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On Friday June 21, Warren County played host to another group of AT hikers leaving the trail for a break near the entrance to Lake Front Royal on Route 522 South. This time it wasn’t the combination of foreign tourists, Boy Scouts and people walking for relatives who can’t, to promote research for cures of “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. No, it’s even worse this time, Lake FR residents – better batten down the hatches! Eleven members of the “Warrior Walk” “Walk off the War” program were scheduled to be hosted by the Front Royal/Warren County Appalachian Trail Community Committee and VFW Post 1860. “Walk Off the War” is composed of combat veterans who have served in conflicts around the globe and are now attempting to hike all 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. On this venture a new generation of Americas’ veterans of war follow in the footsteps of Earl Shaffer, an AT Trail Community press release tells us. In 1948, Shaffer told a friend he was going to “walk off the war.” Do what, you may ask. From our experience, not of war but of hiking in the wake of profound personal tragedy, what Shaffer and vets literally following in his footsteps are seeking is communion with the essential realities found within, within both one’s self and the world away from the trivialization and distraction so prevalent in modern society. Four months after his declaration, World War II vet Earl Shaffer became the first person documented to have hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. According to an AT Community press release, “ ‘Warrior Hike’ has partnered with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Operation Military Embrace, the Military Family

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to be greeted by the Front Royal trolley, back from repairs, which made a special detour from its normal route to pick up the hikers – nice gesture AT Community Front Royal. The other half of the group arrived by canoe, floating down the Shenandoah River, which parallels the trail for nearly 200 miles in the Shenandoah Valley. “Aqua-blazing” as it is called, along that portion of the trail par-

alleling the river is an increasingly popular alternative for AT hikers. “Aqua-blazing” is a reference to the signature white blazes that mark the Appalachian Trail. The evening of Friday, June 21, the Warrior Hikers were treated to a community potluck dinner at VFW Post 1860. They were scheduled to be greeted by Warren County Board Chairman Archie Fox (maybe Archie can explain

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sketches by famed Civil War artist Mort Kuntsler who donated three one-of-a-kind sketches valued at June 1st, a purr-fectly good about $3,000 for auction. Additime was had by all who attended tional auction items included a hethe 2013th second annual Party licopter ride and jewelry. for Paws. The event was hosted Built in 1795, the LeHews’ Bel by Larry and Pam LeHew at Bel Air was the home of the Buck Air to raise family. At money to the time of support the the Battle of Humane SoFront Royal ciety of Warin 1862, it ren County was occupied (HSWC). by William The HSWC’s and Elizaefforts to beth Buck. save and care They had 13 for animals children, the and provide oldest which homes for an was Lucy, age increasing 19. Lucy kept number this a detailed diyear come on ary, which the heels of has been their record published breaking with the title 2012 perforSad Earth, mance where Sweet Heavthey doubled en. Confedthe num- Hostess Pam LeHew and erate Generber of adop- HSWC Director Lavenda Den- al Robert E. tions and Lee stopped ney significantly at Bel Air in reduced the number of animal July 1863 following the battle of deaths. Gettysburg, a moment captured by In addition to a phenomenal Kuntsler on canvas now owned by sampling of food and beverages, the LeHew family. the over 200 guests who attend- A special thanks to Pam LeHew ed the gala event were treated to and Tammy Darr for organizing

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“I think if we agree to fund $20,000 this year, the county will not pick up the additional money next year in their budget … I think we’re just opening up another way for the county to shirk their responsibility.” – Councilman Eugene Tewalt

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Vote on library $20k reflects ongoing town-county issues Funding of county shortfall on library funding request creates philosophical divide

additional money next year in their budget because they’re gonna expect us to continue to support this each year. “So I think we’re just opening up another way for the county [board] to shirk their responsibility,” Tewalt said. Hrbek then echoed Tewalt’s stance on not funding a county shortfall on a budget item it had agreed to take responsibility for. Town taxing & obligations

the library had been transferred from a town-county split to full-county funding, as the town’s ongoing, if non-voting, library board member, he was suggesting a one-time contribution to meet a county funding shortfall requiring the library to close one day a week. The town money would be earmarked to reopen the library on Sunday afternoons, a stated preference of library patrons, many apparently from the large local homeschooling community.

After Tom Sayre’s suggested adding $5,000 to Parker’s original amendment to add $20,000 to the budget to facilitate Sunday hours beginning Sept. 1, Gene Tewalt stated his opposition to any town funding of the library at this point. “It’s not because I don’t appreciate the library … but I can’t support this. We finally got the county to pay their fair share this past year for the library, which is a county function. I think if we agree to fund $20,000 this year, the county will not pick up the

Hrbek also noted that the county’s “public library” was actually a private entity serving a public function, with a combination of public tax money and privately-raised funds. Pointing out that Sunday hours were a stated and primary preference of library patrons, Hrbek said, “So I would hope that the community and the patrons would step up to provide Sunday hours, instead of ask people who can’t afford to have their taxes go to that kind of expenditure. “We don’t raise revenue for the library; if we want to raise money for the library then let’s do it through taxation – but we don’t do that. We raise money for specific things in our governmental jurisdiction and

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By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report On June 10, the Front Royal Town Council approved the second and binding reading of its Fiscal Year 2014 budget of $38,376,795. But you know how it is – it’s never easy with these guys. Before the 5-1 vote, Hrbek dissenting, on the entire FY-2014 budget, two amendments were offered by staff in writing reflecting finance committee and council work session suggestions. But before those could hit the floor, Bret Hrbek suggested a third amendment, removal of $10,000 for “cultural activities” – the Blue Ridge Arts Council Gazebo Gatherings summer musical series – from the budget. The amendment

reflects Hrbek’s long-standing opposition to public taxpayer support of private-sector events, even those designed to stimulate the local economy and in turn, municipal tax revenue. However, Hrbek’s amendment died without a second, leaving the Gazebo Gathering funding in place. Library debate Vice-Mayor Shae Parker then read the second of the two staff-written amendments, the addition of $20,000 from the General Fund to the budget to enable Samuels Public Library to open at least a portion of one additional day, specifically Sunday. Parker reiterated his work session point that despite the fact funding of

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Town-County the library is not one of them; the schools are not one of them; the humane society is not one of them, the Blue Ridge Arts Council is not one of them. We raise funds for our police and our public works and our electric and water – we have specific tasks we are given the obligation to take care of. The library, social services, schools, arts, culture – they’re not part of what we are supposed to be taking care of.” While saying he often agreed with Hrbek’s sentiments on similar issues, Daryl Funk, like Tom Sayre a favored political son of Seton Home School proprietor Mary Kay Clark, said he supported adding the library money to the town budget to enable Sunday hours. “I do think Sunday hours, at least during the school year, that it is important that our students be able to access the schools,” Funk said, verbally mixing up two, non-town supported social institutions (but Daryl, public school libraries aren’t open on Sunday either). Funk added that while it might be “better if the county funded it better in the future, I’m not here to get into that today. My focus is that students should be able to check out books on Sunday. I do see the library as a pub-

lic purpose, one that might not exist if not for the public sphere and I do intend to support this amendment.” Parker attempted to ease opponents’ minds that this would not be an ongoing town expense, calling the funding amendment “a one-time only gesture of goodwill toward the library.” He added that the town was preparing to build an extension of its trail system “greenway” that would come out very near the library. – “It would be a shame that we’re building a trail that on Sundays really doesn’t take you anywhere (at least it’s not a bridge to nowhere, Mr. Vice Mayor).” “Mr. Mayor, I think the idea of using Sundays is like hanging children out there in a political campaign,” Hrbek replied to the student-school year argument. “The library had a choice: they don’t have to be closed on Sundays, they could choose another day to close … and if Sunday is so important to their consumers, they could close on a Wednesday or Tuesday or Thursday or whatever day; or raise more funds.” Hrbek also pointed out that he was not anti-library and that, in fact, his mother was a long-time school librarian. However, Parker’s amendment to

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add the $20,000 of library funding to the town budget then passed 4-2, Tewalt and Hrbek dissenting. No staff bonuses Council then returned to a vote on the budget as amended without even discussing the other staff-included amendment for consideration: the transfer of a total of $179,770 from the General Fund ($127,035) and the Electric ($15,075), Water ($19,380) and Sewer ($18,300) Enterprise Fund surpluses to enable a one-time $1,000 bonus for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees (look on the bright side, staff, at least your kids can go to the library on Sunday as of September (or is it January?) – that’s free).

We have a budget Hrbek prefaced the final vote on the town’s $38.4-million budget by saying that while he was not prone to vote against an entire budget based on disagreement over specific and relatively small, line-item issues, in this case he would. – “I know it’s going to pass anyway,” he said, anticipating his vote would be a lone philosophical gesture. “But I feel very strongly that we are backtracking once again and are not doing our fiduciary responsibilities to the taxpayers,” Hrbek explained. He was right – his “no” vote was a gesture – and the budget was approved by a 5-1 vote. Following the vote, Mayor Tim Darr thanked staff for its efforts in forwarding the budget, again as in

the past five years of national economic downturn, in a form that a majority could agree was acceptable, despite specific line-item disagreements, as cited by Hrbek in this budget cycle. Responding to a later question from us on his “gesture” on the budget, Hrbek said, “It was a philosophical difference over $20,000. I would have voted for the budget with [only] the $5000 Cultural Activities line item included. “As you alluded to, I did state that I knew the budget would pass with a comfortable margin. I stated it was a political vote and very much out character from my past actions. And if the vote had been close I would have voted to pass the budget as amended.”

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RSW Regional Jail deferred to Mulligan. Although he didn’t officially begin his duties until June 3, he jumped in with both feet to give advice for or against some of the furniture choices. It was interesting to see how his opinions were based on his more than 25 years in the Virginia corrections system and his observations included things like: approving the design of a chair to be used by staff, but specifying that it be armless, so their duty belt wouldn’t get caught; asking that chairs used by inmates be mainly plastic, because metal could conceivably be used to make weapons; and recommending the molded, perforated steel chairs be used in the visitors area, because of their resistance to the wear and tear from the children who would be visiting inmates. Other business The board approved the proposed $3.9 million 2014 fiscal budget to include-among other miscellaneous expenses-salaries and benefits, training, furniture and vehicles. They also approved a request from Moseley Architects for $36,000 they spent in designing an alternative water system for the jail when a discussion with the Town of Front Royal about accepting and treating the jail’s cistern-collected water looked like it would require it. Both parties finally agreed to allow the jail to connect to the Town’s water and sewer systems. Later, on the actual tour, gray thunderclouds outside matched the gray walls and smell of wet concrete inside the jail. Tour guide and Shockey Site Manager Mike Stanger made sure all the participants wore hard hats and warned them to watch their step since there were portions still under construction and building materials scattered around. “Stick together and don’t fall in a hole,” he advised. At the beginning of the tour in the “Sally Port” or entry area, he talked about how new inmates will be afforded a magistrate, if not in person, then via video, and that breathalyzers would be available to testing staff on a 24/7 basis. The dark cells shown on the tour each contained a stainless steel toilet and two slim bunks one over the other, to accommodate two inmates. The windowless cells are precast gray concrete, and measure 7 feet by 10 feet. “If you have any bad kids, take a picture of the cells to show them what they could expect,” Stanger said. Anther visitor was heard to say, “This is the last time I want to be in here.” Compassion for those who may be housed there competed with admiration for the nearly completed efficient

facility and the hope that positive rehabilitation can take place there. Some of the features of the jail include exercise yards that have stainless steel sheeting over them which allows light and the weather in, to give a feeling of being outside. The work release area has a separate entrance for males and females and is separate from non-work-release inmates. Stanger led the way through an octagonal room which, he explained, will be the location for recreation, eating, “pill call” and all other activities. The jail also has a law library, and classrooms for extra education and training, including the opportunity to get a General Education Degree. Outside, as the line of visitors walked away from the building, thunder rolled, rain started to fall and the grim gray building just waited. Mulligan’s resume Meanwhile, the 49-year-old new superintendent officially began his duties on June 1, 2013, 13 months before the jail’s scheduled July 2014 opening. John Mulligan, who brings over 25 years’ experience in the field of corrections with him, is taking charge and learning what his job will entail. From 2002 to 2012 he served as Superintendent of Corrections and Court Services in Loudoun County and supervised over 200 employees in his role as head of the Loudoun County Jail. He was also Project Manager for the design and construction of Loudoun’s new jail facility. For the next year, he will be given a private office in the Public Safety Building, where the sheriff ’s office is located, until the jail is finished and will interact with the RSW Transition Committee in developing transition strategies from three independent county jails to one tri-county regional correctional facility. He is expected to develop his own personnel policy. He admitted that opening any correctional facility presents challenges but expressed confidence that they will be met successfully here. He said he would work closely with the three involved sheriffs, some of whose staff may be transferring to the new jail. He said he would consider any of the three sheriff ’s department staff members interested in transferring to the new facility. “We still have a lot of work to do with staffing,” he said of one of the challenges facing him. “The Shenandoah Valley has been home for me and my family since I left the military over 26 years ago. I’m looking forward to this opportunity and serving the communities,” he responded to a question about his new job. And Sheriff McEathron expressed enthusiasm at having him come on

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Hey, let’s go see the jail - Good idea. Authority memebers and their new superintendent toured the RSW Jail site on May 23 and June 17. Preparing to leave on one tour, from left, WC Adm. Doug Stanley, Rappahannock Sheriff Connie Smith, RSW Regional Jail Superintendent Robert Mulligan, Shenandoah Sheriff Tim Carter and WC Sheriff Daniel McEathron. opens. “He’ll work with us on the records management issues, and everything we’ve taken on, he’ll be in forefront of what will be done in the Regional Jail. We didn’t want to make decisions that he would have to live with and we’ll let him take over some of the things we’ve been looking into so far,” said McEathron. And Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy said, “It’s his problem now.” McEathron and McCarthy were both members of the interview panel that made the final recommendation to the board. Shenandoah County’s Board of Supervisors Chairman Conrad Helsley Jr. was the third member. Ladies first - into maximum security cells for the “fairer” sex.

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Randolph-Macon Academy congratulates the Class of 2013 71 graduates, 2 postgraduates 288 college acceptances to 166 different colleges Over $8.2 million in college scholarship offers Ashley McManus

Tanner Blankenship

Hometown: Middletown, VA

Hometown: &ƌŽŶƚ ZŽǇĂů͕ s

ĐƟǀŝƟĞƐͬ,ŽŶŽƌƐ͗ sĂůĞĚŝĐƚŽƌŝĂŶ͖ ŝƌ &ŽƌĐĞ ZKd ^ĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ͖ ŽŵŵĂŶĚĞƌ ĨŽƌ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚ͖ sĂƌƐŝƚǇ ƌŽƐƐͲ ŽƵŶƚƌǇ ĂŶĚ ^ŽĐĐĞƌ͖ 'ĞŶ tŝůůĂƌĚ ^ĐŽƩ ǁĂƌĚ͖ ŶŐůŝƐŚ DĞĚĂů͖ ^ŽĐŝĂů ^ƚƵĚŝĞƐ DĞĚĂů͖ EĂƟŽŶĂů ,ŽŶŽƌ ^ŽĐŝĞƚǇ͖ ĞƐƚ ůůͲ ƌŽƵŶĚ ĂĚĞƚ

ĐƟǀŝƟĞƐͬ,ŽŶŽƌƐ͗ sĂƌƐŝƚǇ ƌŽƐƐͲ ŽƵŶƚƌǇ ĂŶĚ ^ǁŝŵŵŝŶŐ͖ ĞůĂŶĞǇ ƚŚůĞƟĐ ŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞ ^ǁŝŵŵĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ zĞĂƌ͖ EĂƟŽŶĂů ,ŽŶŽƌ ^ŽĐŝĞƚǇ͖ EĂƟŽŶĂů ŶŐůŝƐŚ ĂŶĚ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ,ŽŶŽƌ ^ŽĐŝĞƟĞƐ͖ WƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ͛Ɛ ǁĂƌĚ ĨŽƌ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ ĐŚŝĞǀĞŵĞŶƚ

tŝůů ĂƩĞŶĚ͗ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ DŝůŝƚĂƌǇ /ŶƐƟƚƵƚĞ

tŝůů ĂƩĞŶĚ͗ ŽůůĞŐĞ ŽĨ tŝůůŝĂŵ Θ DĂƌǇ

Thomas Abell

William Dennis

Peter Jin

Magdalena McNeill

Ryan Seabright

Mansur Ahmed

Duane Doku

ƌĞƩ :ŽŚŶƐŽŶ

Sarah Meredith

Thang Le Tran

Elizabeth Doran

Thandiwe Kapakasa

ůŝǌĂďĞƚŚƚŽǁŶ ŽůůĞŐĞ zŽƌŬ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Lauren Allen sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ dĞĐŚ

Fahad Alsuhaibani ƌĞǆĞů hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Felipe Angulo

>ŽǇŽůĂ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ EĞǁ KƌůĞĂŶƐ

Juliet Arcila Rojas

^ƚ͘ :ŽŚŶ͛Ɛ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇͲYƵĞĞŶƐ ĂŵƉƵƐ

Eboni Banks

'ƵŝůĨŽƌĚ ŽůůĞŐĞ

Christopher Bell

^ƚĞƚƐŽŶ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ ŽŵŵŽŶǁĞĂůƚŚ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ WŝƩƐďƵƌŐŚ Ăƚ 'ƌĞĞŶƐďƵƌŐ

Imran Doraney

dŚĞ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ 'ĞŽƌŐŝĂ

W͘ EĞŝů ƵƩŽŶ

^ŚĞŶĂŶĚŽĂŚ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

'ƌŝĸŶ ƵǇ

hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ͛Ɛ ŽůůĞŐĞ Ăƚ tŝƐĞ

Yibo Feng

sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ tĞƐůĞǇĂŶ ŽůůĞŐĞ

^ŽƵƚŚĞƌŶ ĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ /ŶƐƟƚƵƚĞ ŽĨ ƌĐŚŝƚĞĐƚƵƌĞ

ŽǌĞƩĞ ŽĂŬǇĞ

David Gillespie

yĂǀŝĞƌ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ >ŽƵŝƐŝĂŶĂ

Sabrina Caballero

'ĞŽƌŐĞ DĂƐŽŶ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Ryan Chahal

DŝĐŚŝŐĂŶ ^ƚĂƚĞ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Bianca Clement

DĂƌǇ ĂůĚǁŝŶ ŽůůĞŐĞ

Andrew Criminski ůĞŵƐŽŶ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Quang Hien Dang

ZŚŽĚĞ /ƐůĂŶĚ ^ĐŚŽŽů ŽĨ ĞƐŝŐŶ

Li Deng

ŽƐƚŽŶ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

DĐ ĂŶŝĞů ŽůůĞŐĞ

Keijerian Okshane Graham &ĂŝƌŵŽŶƚ ^ƚĂƚĞ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

<ŝůůŝĂŶ ,ŽƉĐƌŽŌ

sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ DŝůŝƚĂƌǇ /ŶƐƟƚƵƚĞ

Yu Fan Huang

'ĞŽƌŐĞ DĂƐŽŶ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Cheyenne Jameson

hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ EŽƌƚŚ ĂƌŽůŝŶĂ Ăƚ 'ƌĞĞŶƐďŽƌŽ

Huichuan Jin

ĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ ^ƚĂƚĞ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ͕ >ŽŶŐ ĞĂĐŚ

h͘^͘ ŝƌ &ŽƌĐĞ ĐĂĚĞŵǇ dŚĞ ŝƚĂĚĞů͕ ƚŚĞ DŝůŝƚĂƌǇ ŽůůĞŐĞ ŽĨ ^ŽƵƚŚ ĂƌŽůŝŶĂ KůĚ ŽŵŝŶŝŽŶ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Hunter Kaye

:ĂŵĞƐ DĂĚŝƐŽŶ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Samantha Kelley DĂĚŝƐŽŶ ƌĞĂ dĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ŽůůĞŐĞ

Andre Lake

^ŚĞŶĂŶĚŽĂŚ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Phat Le

EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŽůůĞŐĞ Ͳ ŶŶĂŶĚĂůĞ ĂŵƉƵƐ

DŝĐŚŝŐĂŶ ^ƚĂƚĞ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ >ǇŶĐŚďƵƌŐ ŽůůĞŐĞ

EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŽůůĞŐĞ Ͳ ŶŶĂŶĚĂůĞ ĂŵƉƵƐ

:ƵƐƟŶ DŝĞƌŶŝĐŬŝ

Anastasia Voellm

^ĂůŝƐďƵƌǇ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Oluwamishanu Momoh ,ŽǁĂƌĚ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Tung Nguyen

dŚĞ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ dĞǆĂƐ͕ ĂůůĂƐ

Van Duc Nguyen

:ĂŵĞƐ DĂĚŝƐŽŶ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Enyonam Odoom

Yangboya Liu

sĂŶĚĞƌďŝůƚ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Shaomei Lu

hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ ^ŽƵƚŚ ĂƌŽůŝŶĂ

McKenzie Marshall

hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝĚĂĚ &ƌĂŶĐŝƐĐŽ DĂƌƌŽƋƵ Ŷ

KŚŝŽ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Allyson McManus

ŽůůĞŐĞ ŽĨ tŝůůŝĂŵ ĂŶĚ DĂƌǇ

Randolph-Macon Academy

Wencan Xu

tĞƐƚŵŝŶƐƚĞƌ ŽůůĞŐĞ &ŽƌĚŚĂŵ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ dĞĐŚ

Jackson McGraw

,ĂŵƉĚĞŶͲ^ǇĚŶĞǇ ŽůůĞŐĞ

Wen Yin

/ŽǁĂ ^ƚĂƚĞ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Xiaorui Li

'ĞŽƌŐĞ DĂƐŽŶ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Marcus Williams

Macaya Amenan Yao

&ůŽƌŝĚĂ /ŶƐƟƚƵƚĞ ŽĨ dĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ

Benjamin Pederson

DŝĐŚŝŐĂŶ ^ƚĂƚĞ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ ĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ Ăƚ ^ĂŶƚĂ ĂƌďĂƌĂ

Kalin Olimpo

ŚĂŵƉĂŝŐŶ

ĂďƐŽŶ ŽůůĞŐĞ

Jitao Wang

/ŶĚŝĂŶĂ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ Ăƚ ůŽŽŵŝŶŐƚŽŶ

So Yun Lee

hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ KŬůĂŚŽŵĂ

ĂǇůŽƌ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

,ŽǁĂƌĚ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

Rabia Sara Otry

hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ /ůůŝŶŽŝƐ Ăƚ hƌďĂŶĂͲ

DĂƌŝŽŶ DŝůŝƚĂƌǇ /ŶƐƟƚƵƚĞ

Wen Zeng

ŝƚǇ ŽůůĞŐĞ ŽĨ ^ĂŶ &ƌĂŶĐŝƐĐŽ

Caleb Phillips

Yechi Zhang

/ůůŝŶŽŝƐ /ŶƐƟƚƵƚĞ ŽĨ dĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ

Ryan Pile

Manuel Prado

Zhonghao Zhao

/ŶĚŝĂŶĂ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ Ăƚ ůŽŽŵŝŶŐƚŽŶ

^ƚŽŶǇ ƌŽŽŬ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

^ƉĞĐŝĂů ŽŶŐƌĂƚƵůĂƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ZĂŶĚŽůƉŚͲDĂĐŽŶ͛Ɛ ĮƌƐƚ ƚǁŽ &ĂůĐŽŶ &ŽƵŶĚĂƟŽŶ WŽƐƚŐƌĂĚƵĂƚĞƐ͗

HongBo Qiao

George Beals

Boyu Qian

tĞƐƚĞƌŶ <ĞŶƚƵĐŬǇ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ

h͘^͘ ŝƌ &ŽƌĐĞ ĐĂĚĞŵǇ

Carissa Vaccaro

h͘^͘ ŝƌ &ŽƌĐĞ ĐĂĚĞŵǇ

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Classic cars highlight Spring Fling at Loving Arms Denise Gochenour were also there to celebrate with him. They said he didn’t have any idea his car would show up as part of the festivities. Donald had driven the car to the show and mentioned that he still drives it to work. “It’s a six-cylinder, and easy on gas,” he said. He went on to say that his father had painted over its original color and took it to car shows every summer when he could. Kathy Hamilton, who cooks for the residents, is married to vicepresident of the club, Mike Hamilton. They were visible and eager to show off the cars and talk about the event. Mike owns a 1968 Chevrolet pickup which he likes to show off at the shows which are mostly held as benefits for people or orga-

Jerry Sager sits next to a SWEET ride - his 1966 Ford Mustang convertible that won him Best in Show trophy at Loving Arms Nursing Home’s Spring Fling and Antique Show. His family joined him to celebrate. Behind him are daughter Denise Gochenour, wife Luella, and son Ronald Sager. Jerry’s owned and lovingly cared for the car since it was a year old - that’s 46 years, folks; how long you had your car? Poor Boys Cruisers Antique Car Club brought the cars to the Loving Arms Spring Fling show.

By Carol Ballard Warren County Report May 18 found the sky looking ominous with clouds holding rain just waiting to fall and ruin the day at the Loving arms Nursing Home’s Spring Fling, but they held off and residents and visiting family members ended up having a lot of fun enjoying the silent auction, eating picnic food like barbecue and hot dogs as well as looking over the

beautifully restored cars provided by the local Poor Boy Cruisers car organization. And a big surprise was in store for resident Jerry Sager when he was wheeled over to the 1966 Ford Mustang convertible he bought in Browntown when it was a twoyear-old baby. He tenderly kept it in running condition for close to 50 years until he entered the nursing home. “That’s my car!” he exclaimed as

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Trudging toward a decision on FRLP boundary adjustment Is slow pace on one related to potential litigation on another boundary?

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By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report At a June 21 work session the Front Royal Town Council met with Front Royal Limited Partnership (FRLP) principal David Vazzana and members of his planning and legal team to discuss the status of Vazzana’s citizen-initiated annexation filing with the state. On Sept. 20, 2012, Vazzana notified the town and county of his intention to file the annexation request on 604 acres to the state

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... within two days (June 17-18) both the town and county went behind closed doors to discuss “specific legal matters … specifically, Annexation” in the town’s case; and “probably litigation” … such matter being the Route 340/522 North Corridor” in the county’s.

of the work session, “I want it to be ironclad that the town is not being bound to something in the future.” As for extending the timeframe for a town decision on the request, Councilman Daryl Funk said, “I would support an extension if it will help us resolve this without litigation – let’s do it.” Councilman Bret Hrbek said he thought it was to the town’s advantage to bring the property, long earmarked for development, into the town limits. “Let’s bring the property into town and then invite the county to the table,” Hrbek said. He added that his primary concern was that the developer be legally committed to build an east-west connector road in development plans dating back to Centex’s efforts to develop the land around 2006-07. Hrbek’s positive perspective

echoed Shenandoah District Supervisor Richard Traczyk’s comment from over nine months earlier – “To me, this is a win-win for the town and county,” Traczyk said at an Oct. 2, 2012 supervisor’s work session. But you know how it is – always easier said than done with these guys. Speaking of litigation County Attorney Blair Mitchell told the supervisors on Oct. 2, 2012, that if the three involved parties reached no positive consensus, a lawsuit by FRLP to facilitate the annexation request would likely come in June 2013. Now it seems such a lawsuit leading to a state ruling on the annexation request won’t be filed before mid-August 2013. – And then only if you were prone to believe our elected officials on both

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The Warren Heritage Society plans a series of events to mark the 225th anniversary of the founding of the Town of Front Royal. Learn more by visiting them on Chester St. in Front Royal or by calling 540-636-1446. Their website is at: warrenheritagesociety.org

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The Front Royal-Warren County History Page The S. S. Front Royal: That’s right, a ship named after the Town! Front Royal, and how he came to visit Denmark during the war. [Translators Note: Erik Kragelund was a Danish sailor who served on the S.S. Front Royal T2 Navy Oil Tanker during World War II. This article was originally titled “Monthly Spotlight,” in the July 11, 2008 issue of the Danish shipping magazine “Søfart” (“Sea Speed” in Danish) Issue No. 28-29, edited by Holger Hansen and translated by Eric H. Jones.] By Patrick Farris Executive Director Warren Heritage Society Actually, the S.S. Front Royal was named after the Battle of Front Royal, but we’ll take it! A liberty ship constructed in weeks at a Philadelphia ship yard in 1943, the Front Royal was a tanker ship which saw service and action during the last two and a half years of World War II. The story of how it acquired its name is part and parcel of the way ships were being constructed during the middle of the war. Putting out a new vessel every few weeks by 1943 – eventually even under one week’s time – shipyards had to be prepared with names for the newly minted transports. The builders of the S.S Front Royal went through the names of major Civil War battles, such as Gettysburg and Antietam, and eventually needed to go down the list of smaller engagements in order to keep the selected theme. In this way, they christened the S.S. Winchester, the S.S Port Republic and so on, with the S.S. Front Royal being one of this group of vessels named for battles in Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s 1862 Valley Campaign. Although other references to life aboard the Front Royal can be found online, the following is the only translation into English of a Danish sailor’s experiences on the ship. Translated from the original Danish by Eric H. Jones, this brief description of service aboard the Front Royal is accompanied by an image of the ship upon its launch, the image researched and provided by Town of Front Royal Vice Mayor Shae Parker. World War II Duty aboard the S.S. Front Royal: A Merchant Marine’s Memoir Erik Kragelund’s long Atlantic convoy journey was nearly his last. Here he relates his stay aboard the

The Atlantic Convoy We neared Great Britain, and the order came, that we should divide up into smaller convoys. One would go to Scotland, another to Wales and a third through the English Channel. We were desperate for information about where we were going, as it was always changing, and we wondered if we should ask the Commodore. The Commodore relied to us that he would send down the orders when they came. A destroyer [Navy ship] came over and took its place alongside us, and we pulled up hard. Taking an envelope on board, we watched as our skipper opened it with trembling hands. It was the code for the convoy route over the Atlantic, and also another paper we would have no use for now, nor even when our voyage was over. Still, we did not learn exactly where we were going yet. The ships began to divide into columns after we got underway. We finally learned our orders were to pass through the English Channel on our way to Southend on the Thames. We were not so glad for that. We had taken the ship for most of the journey alone, and the machinery had

already given all it could. We were well armed, and it wasn’t like it was the beginning of the war when the best we could do would be to clear only 8 knots with a tailwind and a good swell. I remember on this ship we had gotten a net attached to the forward mast, where it could obstruct enemy aircraft that might fly over and drop bombs on us. We had first used balloons lashed to the masts, but the Germans quickly shot them down. The net was layered with bomb bursting rods and steel. As we entered the Channel, we gave a final pull up sideways, so it was easier to steer. The ship came quickly around again, for otherwise we would have ended up in Normandy, but instead we sailed in to Tilbury Dock in London. Armament on the Front Royal From the American Navy we had 28 cannon and a Lieutenant on board the Front Royal. We had five cannon forward and three in back, and there were eight 20mm Oerlikon machine cannons. At the beginning of the war we had journeyed to Murmansk [USSR] with only 30 and 50 caliber machine guns. In the Pacific Ocean we had been under several attacks, and now we readily opened fire, for we were no longer foolish cadets. I thought back about the ineffective weaponry we had at the beginning of the war [In the Pacific]. Then we had two Hotchkiss 30 caliber machine guns.

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Built in Philadelphia in 1943, the S.S. Front Royal was a tanker ship which saw service and action during the last two and a half years of World War II. Photo courtesy of Front Royal Vice Mayor Shae Parker.

us back out to meet the Devil, we had to demonstrate our skill. Then we received 6 pence more per day in our pay. They soon sent us back to Gunnery School at South Shields again, to learn to use another weapon. We learned to use a Canadian and English Lewis machine gun, and a 12 pounder cannon. Unfortunately, these sorts of machineguns would not be helpful against air attacks; we knew other sailors had previously been sacrificed to that fate. The first few ships had been sent out at the beginning of the war with 20mm Oerlikon & Bofors machine cannons. Gasmasks and Air Raids The war brought us the opportunity to go to England to be supplied with our gasmasks. During this time we spent time with the civilian population. In England, one could always find a homelike and welcome place to stay if he had a small duffle bag and a military chevron on his shoulder. The ship also supplied us with rubber suits to use against gas attacks. The suits came in two parts and were colored red, and could be carried in a small bag. We did not leave England for a long time, but we stood always ready for a gas attack. Fortunately, there was never the use of gas against us. On board again, our deck inspections always began with grasping in one hand the red rubber suit, and then the awkward struggle to put it on. It was good to keep trying to get

better at it, because it was this same rubber suit that could ensure our survival. Life Jackets The American ship [the Front Royal] was outfitted with newly unpacked lifejackets. They were made of a type of straight thick rubber, and were all in one piece. These could easily stop one from sinking in cold water, and one could stay afloat for a long time. These attached to the shoe, but they rubbed uncomfortably. The jackets appeared fine if they were used correctly, but in the beginning this was not often, and some souls were lost because the jackets did not come with instructions. Air was to be forced into the jacket straight up, and not knowing this, a few young sailors drowned.

With the Front Royal docked at Southend, we took a shore leave to the hotel at Gravesend, and it was delightful. Soon we were summoned back to the ship, for it was time to move. The war in Europe was in its final phase. I would have liked to have taken shore leave in Newcastle, but there was no time to do that. After two days in England, we left for Houston [Texas]. We travelled there and we docked, and within two days of our arrival we had loaded our airplane fuel, and our provisions and stores for 12 months. We were to travel back to Europe, and I was delighted to go aboard again. There was an opportunity for us to get a pair of four day passes and come home and see Denmark again. It was not easy on the first day, but the next opportunity we would experience that miracle. For us, it would be different; the war was not over yet. First, we got a telegram to sail to Gibraltar [in the Mediterranean]. There was naturally a use for airplane fuel there. When we got ourselves clear, and the war in Europe had ended, there was still war related work in the Pacific Ocean, as we would quickly find out while we were underway there. For the combatants, it would be the last bloody phase. The Warren Heritage Society plans a series of events to mark the 225th anniversary of the founding of the Town of Front Royal. Learn more by visiting them on Chester St. in Front Royal or by calling 540-636-1446. Their website is at: warrenheritagesociety.org

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State Dinner for Indian state officials in November 2009, they were “close enough for jazz”. In fact, taped footage surrounding the couples’ alleged invitation and appearance at that White House event ended up being a key element of the D.C. housewives TV show. The Salahi breakup then became fodder for another national tabloid media circus for months. In the midst of all that, the heir to the now-bankrupt Oasis Vineyards announced his run for the Republican nomination for governor of Virginia this year – a run apparently also being filmed as a potential reality TV show. And now it’s on to Richmond and the Virginia Supreme Court. Wonder if they’ll let Tareq’s “Reality-TV” producers film in chambers?

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To advertise in Warren County Report: Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 or Angie Buterakos at angie@warrencountyreport.com - 540-683-9197 Friday, June 21, 2013 Forecast: 81° | 61° 7pm - 8pm Gazebo Gathering. Main Street & Chester Street, Front Royal. Tonight is the Gazebo Gathering sponsored by the Blue Ridge Arts Council (BRAC). Admission is FREE. Tonight: “American Legion Community Bank” - A songbook of an evening, big bands to Broadway, Marches to Modern. Saturday, June 22, 2013 Forecast: 84° | 64° Elks Lodge in Front Royal is having their annual cash party on Sat June 22,2013. Tickets available at door for 30.00. Open to public. Cocktails at 5:00 pm, dinner to follow, raffles and cash drawings. Top prize is 2000.00. Live entertainment to follow by Bonnieville Blues Band 8am - 1pm Farmers Market. Main St, Front Royal. The Downtown Front Royal, Inc. Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 26 on Main Street near the Visitors Center. 10am - 2pm VIN Etching. Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, Front Royal. The Front Royal Police Department and

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as you unearth your own dinosaur fossils from sandstone. Ages 6 and up. 7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin’ Party. Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels of talent are welcome. Acoustic instruments only. 7pm - 8pm Gazebo Gathering. Main Street & Chester Street, Front Royal. Tonight is the Gazebo Gathering sponsored by the Blue Ridge Arts Council (BRAC). Admission is FREE. Tonight: “Catfish Hodge” - A funky old blue man, Fist returns to familiar waters. Saturday, June 29, 2013 8am - 1pm Farmers Market. Main St, Front Royal. The Downtown Front Royal, Inc. Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 26 on Main Street near the Visitors Center. Monday, July 1, 2013 5pm - 6pm UFAC Meeting. Town Hall, Front Royal. The Urban Forestry Advisory Commission (UFAC) meets tonight at 5:00p in the Town Hall Conference Room. The public is invited. 7pm - 8pm Council Work Session. Town Hall, Front Royal. Tonight the Town Council will have a Work Session in the Town Hall Conference Room located on the 3rd floor. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. TIME FOR BABY: What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of “Time for Baby”. Join in to use all senses to explore the world around us. Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome. 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the latest tourism related news and events every Tuesday at 12:30! If you can’t listen live check out the podcasts at http://www. theriver953online.com. 2pm - 3pm Ambassador’s Club. Chamber Office. 3:30pm - 4:30pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. BIG KIDS STORY TIME for Kindergarten and up. Create a craft and read an interesting story about moles. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Com(Expires 7/31/2013)

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and songs. Afterwards, create a beautiful craft. 12:30pm - 1pm Warren County Business On The River 95.3. Thursday, July 4, 2013 Independence Day Today is Independence Day. Town offices will be CLOSED. Trash/ Recycling

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To advertise in Warren County Report: Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com â&#x20AC;˘ 540-551-2072 or Angie Buterakos at angie@warrencountyreport.com - 540-683-9197 EVENTS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Heavenly Heroesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vacation Bible School Want to be a hero? Join Calvary Episcopal and Front Royal Presbyterian churches for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heavenly Heroesâ&#x20AC;? and celebrate your inner powers of faith, hope, love and charity through art, games, stories, music, and food! Vacation Bible School is for ages 4 - 10 and runs from June 30th to July 4th, ending with a cookout for our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday! The times for this program are: Sunday, June 30, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.; and Monday, July 1 through Thursday, July 4, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m at 132 North Royal Avenue, Front Royal. Call Calvary at (540) 635-2763 to register or for more information. Summer Concert Series at Royal Plaza Our annual concerts are always free family fun. No alcohol or pets allowed. June 22 Bobby Cunningham--- Country July 20 Just 4 Fun---- Oldies/Country August 24 Bear Hill Bluegrass---- Bluegrass Sponsored by: Liberty Tax/ All Star Check Cashing, Jennerations Hair Salon, Goldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gym, Union First Market Bank, Zinga Frozen Yogurt, Affordable Management Solutions, and Diamond Dealer Exchange. UMC Vacation Bible School Stephens City UMC announces the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vacation Bible School: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gotta Move! Keeping in Step with the Spiritâ&#x20AC;?, July 2126th 6:00-8:00 p.m., Ages Preschool to 5th Grade. Register at 540-869-3574 or stephenscityumc.org., Stephens City UMC is located at 5291 Main Street in Stephens City.

also with our 5-week Saturday Summer Session. Adults and teens at least 14 yrs old are welcome. Horse experience preferred, but not required of everyone. Day Camp runs June 24 - 28: camp schedule - 9 to 11:00 horse-related activities and 11 to 12:00 Art activities; help with both or either. Saturday summer lessons (June 22 through July 20) are at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30. Orientation and training on Thurs and Fri, June 20 and 21. Facility is located at 420 Russell Rd, Berryville, VA 22611. If interested, contact Margie Youngs, Executive Director, at 540-533-2777 or at brcthinc@hotmail.com. Zumba Zumba at the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department begins July 3, 2013 Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. ZumbaÂŽ classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring. As we say in ZumbaÂŽ, shrink EVERYTHING

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Pets Page Dear Stewart, Is there any way I can attract more birds to my yard? Todd Huffman Dear Toddalicious,

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Why would you rather attract birds rather than me and my cousins? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cute too with our bushy tails, perky ears, and bright eyes. But if you must know, in general to get more birds you must provide them with the necessities of life-food, water, and shelter. Birds like to eat three things, fruit, seeds, or insects. So first of all, plant trees and shrubs that produce fruit or seeds. Dogwoods, hackberries, viburnums, crabapples, cherries, service berries and hollies produce berries or fruit. Conifers, oaks, pecans, all are good choices to provide nuts

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a splash or drip. We can hear it a long way off and we know there is less chance of getting sick from water that moves. Birds also need two kinds of shelter. They need places that will protect them in bad weather, and they need spots that are good to nest in. For this, plant trees with lots of stems and branches. Also different evergreens which are thick with good branch cover are great shelter spots. I prefer larger older trees with lots of holes. And many birds like those too. So if you have some older trees with a little bit of rot that are not a danger in their surroundings, you might consider leaving them in place. Some birds will excavate nest cavities which I get to use the next year for storing my acorns. What a great way to make everyone happy. - Stewart

The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward program began in 1997 with volunteers dedicated to improving the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and care demonstrations, and tree maintenance throughout the community. The group now consists of over 30 active members with several interns working toward becoming certified tree stewards from our annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;All About Trees Classâ&#x20AC;?. Each month Stewart will answer a question from our readers. Please forward it to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stewartâ&#x20AC;? in care of: frwctreestewards@comcast.net and we may publish it in a future issue. Please visit our website at: www.treesfrontroyal.org.

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